Entire sanctification is an act of destruction. Character building is a work of construction. After the disease of sin is removed, the development of spiritual life is to proceed. This development calls for well directed energy within the soul, and well directed ministry from without. The product of these two, under the guidance and grace of the Spirit is Growth in Holiness.

While the hope of growing "into" holiness is warrantless and worthless, the duty of growing "in" holiness is imperative and constant. This calls for all diligence and for all skill in the culture of the soul.

It is gratifying to note that in the development of the modern Holiness movement due place is being found for the spiritual culture of the truly sanctified. And particularly so as not only the veterans, but also the younger men in the work, are devoting attention to this important phase of the subject. At our camp-meetings, conventions and Pentecostal convocations, some messages and services are devoted exclusively or mainly to the feeding of sheep as others are to the caring for lambs. So, too, in our papers, much is written to edify as well as to sanctify. . Otherwise our work would not be attuned to the New Testament which gives so large a place to growth in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

But we are as yet only in the beginnings of this ministry of Spiritual Culture. The next few years must advance us towards a science and a system as well as to skill in the art of Holy Hygiene.

Brother Zepp's book modestly comes forth as a Primer in this School of the Saints. There is place and need for just such a book. This one has been prompted by perfect love, and prepared with much care and much prayer. It should be studied as well as read. It will surely help the soul and the cause of Holiness as well.

Joseph H. Smith