The messages presented in this book were not prepared originally for publication, but were prepared and delivered at Pasadena College, Pasadena, California, as the 1942 Nease Foundation Lectures. Later they were delivered at Olivet Nazarene College, Kankakee, Illinois, as the 1942 Leist Lecture series, sponsored annually by Professor and Mrs. J. F. Leist of the Olivet Nazarene College. At the request of the sponsors of the lectures and many faculty members and students in both colleges, the messages are presented in printed form. In each college only five messages were delivered in the lecture series, but to give a more complete presentation of the subject, chapters five and six have been added.

The author makes no claim to profound scholarship, but for years he has given much study and thought to the subject of these messages. He has read widely and thoughts have been gathered from many sources. There may be statements in these messages which are quotations from other writers, but an earnest endeavor has been made to give credit for all known quotations. This book is sent forth with the prayer that it may help to promote the cause and give a better understanding of the Wesleyan doctrine and experience of entire sanctification.

D. Shelby Corlett Kansas City, Mo. April, 1942