Doctrine, experience, and practice are essential factors in religion. Doctrine is to experience and practice what the foundation is to a building. Indeed one cannot be assured in his experience or consistent in his practice without a firm grasp of scriptural truth. Therefore doctrinal clarity is essential to the successful promotion of holiness.

Dr. S. S. White has rendered all teachers, preachers, and students of holiness a distinct service in this Study in Holiness. His work is the more commendable because he deals with the elements of the doctrine. It takes true scholarship to make deep things simple, as this author has done. He has placed profound truth within the reach of all earnest seekers. He has not only given light to those who adhere to his teachings, he has answered effectively the arguments of the opponents. At five essential points he has given every believer a reason for the hope that is in him. From the standpoint of authority, reason, and experience he has answered the critics.

I am happy to commend both the book and its author to the appreciation and confidence of all who read or study this treatise. He has written after years of thorough study both as a preacher and teacher. He bears clear testimony to the experience of entire sanctification and as perfectly exemplifies the life of holiness as any man I have ever known.

It is to be hoped that this is but the first in a series of Studies in Holiness by Dr. White and that all the products of his pen will have wide circulation among all who embrace his teachings and those who are as yet not convinced. May many of the latter read and understand.

G. B. Williamson