my Narrative give him.
In that case he would not know how the work has been growing since that
period; he would not be aware, that it is now three or four times as
large as it was in 1844, and is still more and more increasing. He would
not know in that case, that the principles of Holy Scripture on which
the work of God in my hands was carried on, when comparatively small,
and which then were found to be sufficient, even in these last days, are
the same on which it is carried on now, though the work is now so large.
This point has especially weighed with me, in desiring the publication
of the continuation of the account of the Lord's dealings with me in
the form of the first three parts, in order that the Living God may be
glorified through this account. I judged, moreover, that, whilst the
first three parts may especially furnish, to the believer in the Lord
Jesus for his private life subjects for comforting and encouraging
reflections; this part, besides doing the same still further, may
especially be of help to the servant of Christ labouring for God on a
large scale, or to the man of God who seeks to carry on business on a
large scale, on Scriptural principles.

3, Though the Reports of the Scriptural Knowledge Institution for Home
and Abroad have been issued generally every year or every two years;
yet, as they are not bound together, they may be lost in part, and thus
the chain be interrupted. Moreover, they contain, sometimes, matters
which may be of moment for the time being, but not so important
afterwards. The Narrative leaves out such points, and introduces on the
other hand things which were scarcely suitable for the Reports. My
desire, therefore, has been to give in this fourth part the substance of
the Reports, which have been published since July 1844, and to bring
thus together in one volume what is contained in these nine different
Reports.

4, The Reports give scarcely anything of the dealings of God with me
personally, irrespective of the work in which I am engaged; but I have
not only to speak well of the name of the Lord with regard to His
service, but also with reference to His dealings with me personally and
with my family; and I desire to serve the saints in relating to them
instance upon instance of His kindness to me, hoping that thus many
others may be encouraged more and more fully, unreservedly and
habitually to trust in God; yea, to do so in the darkest seasons.

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