John Wesley used to say that he was a man of "one book" -- the Bible. In the same sense, we Nazarenes can say that we are a people of one doctrines -- the doctrine of holiness.

It was far from my intention to publish a book on this subject until it was suggested to me by Dr. W. T. Purkiser. My original purpose was to write a series of articles on the fundamentals of entire sanctification for possible publication in the Herald of Holiness. I hopefully presented the manuscripts to the editor. A few weeks later he returned them with the following memo:

"Thank you for letting me see these. I read them with interest and profit. I would recommend that you present them to the Book Committee for consideration as a book or booklet-perhaps with concurrent release in Spanish." He also mentioned to me that many people write requesting a brief and concise exposition of the doctrine of entire sanctification. After much hesitation I decided to follow his advice.

I realize that the title I have chosen to use is rather presumptuous. However, it does explain the contents of the work and implies its straightforward character.

Being aware of my limitations, I have called for assistance from many great exponents of the doctrine of holiness. In these brief pages the reader will review a parade of such great scholars. We take pleasure in acknowledging these authors from whom we have quoted with much profit. Every effort has been made to trace the authorship and give due credit for the material used.

I am greatly indebted, especially, to Dr. W. T. Purkiser, editor of the Herald of Holiness, for his kindness in encouraging this work and in writing the Foreword; and to my good friend and colleague, Rev. Earl C. Wolf, for reviewing the manuscript and offering some valuable suggestions. To each of them I say a big "Thank you."

We send forth this book with a prayer and with the hope that it will prove to be a blessing to all who worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Ismael E. Amaya