PREFACE.

The conference of Christian workers at Northfield, Mass., during the month of August, 1881, was a gathering of more than transient interest. The large experience in Gospel activities of those who presented the various topics, gave a peculiar competency to their words and specially adapted them to the instruction and upbuilding of all engaged in Gospel work. In the belief that they will not suffer by a careful perusal, the best sayings of those thirty days have been collated from accurate stenographic notes and put in this permanent form, that those who heard them may be re-inspired, and that the greater number who were denied that privilege may be likewise blessed and quickened.