Preface

DuEmG the years 1856 and 1857 Dr. Alexander delivered to his congregation at intervals a series of discourses on Faith. These he intended to enlarge and throw into the form of a treatise, and had actually made arrangements for its publication, when his failing health prevented its accomplishment. Knowing that the author had expended much labour in the preparation of these discourses, and believing that they clear up many difficulties connected with the subject, I now present them to the public just as they were delivered.

Although much is lost in the arrangement, and in the absence of matter wliicli Dr. Alexander intended to have incorporated, yet enough remains to authorize their publication. I have added one or two discourses of a more general character, to bring the volume to a convenient size.

S. D. A.