To be right with God and to have a constant knowledge of his approval is
the desire of every Christian. Many people deep in sin and others honest
at heart have a longing to live a righteous life, but they have always
found obstacles in their pathway and have been defeated in every
attempt.
In the preparation of this volume the author has aimed to refer to such
obstacles and hindrances in the lives of others, so that any one passing
through a trial or laboring under a heavy burden or oppression may, by
reading these narratives, learn how to find relief.
A lady who was victor over many trials and impositions of the enemy, and
who knew that I had been passing through some severe ordeals, said to
me: "It does me good, and is a source of great encouragement, even to
know that you and others who are supposed to be strong in faith have
trials and severe testings occasionally." It is hoped that the trials
and the victories mentioned herein will be not only a source of
encouragement to others but such an inspiration to their faith that they
will be enabled to understand and do the will of God.
This book is a compilation of experiences from people in various parts
of the world who have written by special request of the author. The fact
that they were written by people in China, India, Australia, Egypt, West
Indies, and other countries, is evidence that although the environment
and circumstances may differ, yet God is everywhere the same to fulfil
the promises given in his Word, in all countries and among the people
of every nation. Although the names and addresses are not given, the
experiences are genuine, and the author will take pleasure in furnishing
information concerning any of them.
The "Experience of a Hundred Years Ago," given on page 245 was taken
from an old book that in my early childhood days I often saw my mother
read. The book was old and worn long before I was born, and I have only
a few pages as a relic of early remembrances. It was entitled "The
Riches of Grace."
No doubt the title of this old book, together with a knowledge of the
comfort and consolation that my mother received from reading the many
Christian experiences it contained, contributed to my inspiration in
presenting these pages for the benefit of others.
I hereby acknowledge my indebtedness and heartfelt thanks to those who
have so kindly contributed to this compilation of experiences, and I
trust that every burdened soul that reads these experiences may take
courage and may henceforth abound in the riches of the grace of God.
Yours for a victorious life,