The doctrinal statement of "Entire Sanctification" included in the following pages, will be found highly satisfactory to all classes of readers. The plain "matter-of-fact" style of Dr. Adam Clarke is such as will be appreciated by all, and the argument of Richard Watson is as clear and conclusive as language can make it. With these two treatises we feel it is perfectly safe to submit the question to the candid judgment of the reader.
The illustrations of this wondrous grace furnished by the several experiences narrated, will serve to place the precious truth before the mind in a still clearer and more attractive light. These experiences, it must be remembered, were written by the men who enjoyed them. This will explain why each is somewhat peculiar. The persons are well known. What they have written is entitled to consideration, and will have great weight with all candid, honest minds. We would make no invidious comparisons between them. All of them are exceedingly precious, and will be pondered with grateful joy by those interested in the subject of full salvation.
It will be noticed that these wonderful revelations of the grace and power of God, were made in response to earnest and believing prayer. The peculiar type of blessing each obtained was in a great measure the result of the mental make up of each individual. We commend each of the testimonies to all honest inquirers after the "more excellent way," as giving a better idea of what entire sanctification is, and how it may be obtained than can be found in the best theological treatises upon the subject that ever were written. Believing we thus may help many travelers in Zion's happy way, we send out our little volume, bearing the suggestive title of "Holiness Miscellany," devoutly praying it may prove an evangel of love and salvation to thousands.
The Table of Contents are as follows: Part 1: ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION, by Adam Clarke Part 2: THE PERFECTED HOLINESS OF BELIEVERS, by Richard Watson Part 3: EXPERIENCE OF GEORGE PECK, Written By Himself Part 4: EXPERIENCE OF ALFRED COOKMAN Part 5: EXPERIENCE OF JOHN ALLEN WOOD Part 6: EXPERIENCE OF RANDOLPH SINKS FOSTER Part 7: EXPERIENCE OF EDGAR M. LEVY Part 8: EXPERIENCE OF DANIEL STEELE