By George Whitefield Ridout Cor. Editor of the Pentecostal Herald
INTRODUCTION
We need a revival of the doctrines of the "Witness of the Spirit" and "Entire Sanctification." This book sets forth important aspects of these experiences, and I believe it will stir many professing Christians to examine themselves as to whether they enjoy this inner "Witness" and the definite "Sanctified Experience."
I think many dwell upon past experiences. They have lost the keen edge off of their experience -- the glow is gone! They can say and sing:
"Where is the blessedness I knew When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul refreshing view Of Jesus and His Word.?"
Truth is, they have lost the "witness," and the sure way to get back the lost blessing is to seek earnestly for the "witness" again.
The author has searched diligently in the writings of scholarly and saintly men for strong proof and illustrations of the doctrines of the "Witness of the Spirit" and "Entire Sanctification."
May many be blessed as they read this earnest presentation of these blessed truths.
George W. Ridout, Cor. Editor of the "Pentecostal Herald"
FOREWORD
This book is dedicated to the people of every name who believe in the Bible doctrine of holiness as taught by the Rev. John Wesley.
It is largely a compilation of quotations from Mr. Wesley and other holy men who taught and experienced the blessing of heart purity.
In this day of spiritual dearth and "falling 'away" from those Scriptural standards held by John Wesley and others, it seems necessary to renew our acquaintance with these fundamental doctrines by reviewing the words of these mighty men of God.
May God again raise up a group of faithful men and women who will go forth and proclaim these vital truths to a lukewarm and sleeping church, is the prayer of
The Author.
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George Whitefield Ridout was born in St. John's Newfoundland. He went to Boston, Massachusetts, as a young man and was educated at Temple University. He served as Professor of Theology at Upland, Indiana. He served as Chaplain with the 38th Regiment in France during World War I. Following the war he accepted the Chair of Theology as Asbury College where he remained until 1927.
Following his teaching service at Asbury, Dr. Ridout, entered missionary and evangelistic work and traveled extensively in Japan, China, India, Africa, and South America. He was widely known in the holiness camp meetings and churches of the United States. For more than thirty years he wrote a weekly page for the Herald (Pentecostal Herald), published at Louisville, Kentucky. His writings also appeared in other holiness papers including the Advocate. He wrote several books, among them "The Cross and the Flag," "Amazing Grace," and "The Power of the Holy Spirit." He was a member of the British Philosophic Society and a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society.