A
drowning man, it is said, will grasp at a straw. This is
because he has become awakened to the fact that he is in a
critical condition and must have assistance at once or
perish. He grasps the straw as his only visible help, and
the last ray of hope seems to have fled as he goes down;
but even in this desperate condition he feels the
encircling arm of a friend and, just in time to save his
life, he is rescued.
There are
people today sinking in the quagmires of sin, as it were;
there are those who have met with misfortune and
discouragement and are drifting into a state of
desperation; there are some who have been saved, but have
given way to doubts and fears, and thus losing hope, are
sinking into despair.
In this
volume the author has caused rays of hope to shine upon
the pathway of erring and unstable souls and such as have
become despondent and filled with despair. The way to
victory is pointed out, the plans of the enemy are
exposed, and many helpful suggestions are given that will
aid one in conquering the foe and becoming master of the
situation in spiritual matters through the power of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
The
experience of the author, broadened by years of effectual
service in behalf of sin burdened and thirsty souls, has
enabled him to present in these pages thoughts and
suggestions, instruction and advice, that tend to make the
book "Rays of Hope," worthy of its name.
—E. E. Byrum
