Maranatha - The Lord Cometh

By James H. Brookes

Preface to the 5th Edition

 

The Lord has been pleased to own the testimony of this little volume to the truth of His pre-millennial advent, far beyond any expectation of the measure of its acceptance, at the time it was written. Sent forth in much weakness, it has led many to study the teachings of His own word; and thus having learned to “love his appearing,” (2 Tim. iv: 8), they are now eagerly “looking for that blessed hope,” (Tit. ii: 13). Again is it sent forth with the prayer that He will graciously use it still more, to awaken the attention of His beloved ones to the last promise that fell from His lips, “Surely I come quickly,” and to call forth from their hearts the longing response, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus,” (Rev. xxii: 20).

St. Louis, November, 1878.