ALONE WITH GOD     

It is not our object in this little volume to review the hundreds of opposing theories of a future literal kingdom and reign of righteousness upon the earth; for as one writer states it, no two Millennial teachers "fix it up the same way." Suffice it to say that during the last few years thousands upon thousands of volumes have been printed and circulated over the world, teaching the people to hope for a better age yet future, when Christ will establish his kingdom, and offer superior means of grace to mankind. Thousands are today adhering to such teaching, and are thus being deceived with a vain hope. Our love for the many precious souls thus deceived, and for the many more who may come under the influence of such nefarious doctrines, prompts us to lift up our voice like a trumpet and pen the following lines in the name of Jesus. No matter how fascinating a thing is, how beautiful and pleasing to the taste, there can be no real benefit derived from holding the same if it only be a creation of fancy, or the result of wrong interpretation of scripture; nor is God in any way glorified in us holding an erroneous hope. Scattered throughout the book will be found a few choice selections from the pens of some of our beloved brethren whom we esteem very highly "for their works' sake." We pray that this little volume may be blessed of God in turning many minds from vain speculation to Jesus Christ the crucified son of God,, who "NOW commandeth all men everywhere to repent."

—H. M. Riggle, 1899