seen than before by nature's eye, but He is better understood, better loved, better leaned on; that is what He wants, and that is enough. Perhaps, dear reader, the pathway between you and blessing is somewhat hidden, or your eyes are dim, or your heart is only beating with a faint desire. If so, then carefully read this little book; read it beside an open Bible; read it in prayer. It may be, through infinite compassion, that it may prove a key into the "wealthy place;" it may rend the veil, scatter the darkness, lead you to joy unspeakable, and--to power! I have known the author long, and love him much. He is thoroughly trained in theology; he is a first-rate preacher; his gospel for sinners is as "clear as crystal;" and when you have read a little further, you will say the same of his gospel for saints! He has penetrated far into the "Secret of the Most High," and so can speak from a rich experience of his own, to which, however, he never refers. I cannot but express the hope that this little treatise on the "Spirit-filled Life," may not only be widely circulated in Australia, but also in England and America. It is fresh, it is homely, it is temperate, it is timely, it is scriptural, it is splendid. It sets forth a Promise to be claimed, a Gift to be received, a Command to be obeyed; and it portrays the sequel--more liberty, more peace, more devotion, more fellowship with the Son of God in His rejection by man, in His fellowship with the Father. H. B. MACARTNEY, JR. _St. Mary's, Caulfield, Victoria, July 12, 1894._ THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE. CHAPTER I. _THE STARTING POINT._