THE PROPHET. BY THE REV. WILLIAM M. TAYLOR, D.D., MINISTER OF THE BROADWAY TABERNACLE, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS, FRANKLIN SQUARE. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1875, by HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. PREFACE. T O read a part of the Old Testament in the light of the New, and to discover in it, when thus treated, not only a portion of the history of the past, but also the explanation of much that is in the present, and the prophecy of more that is in the future, is the aim of this book. The story of Elijah is one of thrilling interest. There is a shadow of mystery, and yet a mien of majesty, about the hero which so affects every reader that he is almost apt to forget that the Tishbite was, after all, "a man subject to like passions as we are." I have endeavored, by setting the prophet amidst the surroundings of his age and comparing him with the reformers of other days, to bring him so near to us that we may hear the throb of his great heart, and catch the inspiration of his life. I have not attempted to conceal his failings, but have sought everywhere to draw from his conduct the lessons most appropriate to our modern circumstances. The kind reception given to "David, King of Israel," has encouraged me to send forth this new work; and if it shall awaken any to earnest study of the Word of God, or give direction and support to any perplexed or fainting spirit, I will be devoutly thankful. BROADWAY TABERNACLE, December 3d, 1875. 5334 दनन (RECAP) 84626 |