SEELEY, JACKSON, AND HALLIDAY, FLEET STREET; LONDON. MDCCCLVII. 249. u. 279. PREFACE. THE earnest desire of being useful has led to the publication of this little volume. Its design is to encourage the timorous and to assist the willingminded. Many wish to work in the vineyard of the Lord, but are hindered because they know not how to commence; to such, may this simple tale be as a guide-post directing thither. Others are deterred from entering for want of companionship. There are none to work with them-to raise their hands when they hang down, to strengthen their knees when they grow feeble. They know that lonely working is dull working. Such, may this tale encourage to do what Jesus biddeth, assured that their way shall be made plain, that their need shall be supplied. He who knoweth every difficulty in vineyard work, likewise appointeth the portion which he desireth his children to dress, and considereth each yoke-fellow with whom it is well that they should labour. Christ hath a work of lowly love for each of his disciples. "If ye love me, keep my commandments;" "And this is His commandment, that we love one an b |