There are some basic things which all young Christians need to know if they are to make the best of their spiritual lives. These are not confined to any denominational group: they are great cardinal scriptural truths, which the young Christian cannot overlook without discovering for himself plenty of difficulty later on in his life. Of these we have written simply and factually in this treatise. We have purposely condensed the treatise so that it may be read in short, easy-to-be-remembered chapters.

This material has appeared, with only a little revision, formerly in two other publications, now out of print: "Spiritual Letters to New Converts" and "Spiritual Guidance for Christians." Since those publications are out of print and were well received by the public we have decided to issue this book under what we consider a more suitable title, "What a Young Christian Ought to Know."

A very gracious old pastor for whom the author held meetings in other days, (he is now retired ) ' used to say of the former publication, to his audiences when speaking on its behalf: "Just what you would want to tell a new convert if you could sit down and talk with him." That is exactly what this book is . . . a friendly chat with young Christians about their spiritual welfare.

We trust that every reader will be blessed and drawn closer to the blessed Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. If this book proves a blessing to you, why not pass it on or say a good word for it to someone else whom it may help? In this way you may be a blessing to someone needing it most just at that time.

The Author