The writings of no man among the Christian Brotherhood have been so
universally popular as those of Benjamin Franklin, save the extended
writings of Alexander Campbell. Franklin’s volumes of Sermons, Debates
and Tracts, together with his miscellaneous writings, have for many
years been in general demand, and have met with ready sale.
No excuse is offered for this volume, save that of public demand. The
public demanded the volume, and it is, therefore, submitted.
None but the most choice selections, gathered from numerous valuable
writings, have been allowed space in this volume. The book is what
it purports to be, a collection of Gems that sparkle in the light of
Heaven’s Truth as diamonds in the sky.
The reader, by referring to the Index, can easily turn and get the
views of the Author on very many momentous subjects.
The volume will prove, as we trust, a monument to the memory of a great
and good man, and a treasure to every Christian household.
The volume is sent forth with the prayer that the truth it contains may
sanctify and make glad many, many hearts.