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PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.

In this Memoir, very much has been preserved of Mr M'CHEYNE'S Own words, as well as feelings. Still there is a defect quite apparent. All who knew him not only saw in him a burning and a shining light, but felt also the breathing of the hidden life of God; and there is no narrative that can fully express this peculiarity of the living man. Yet, nevertheless, as I have had the prayers of many, and have myself throughout asked the Lord to guide me with his eye, I believe he will not let this record of his servantigo forth unblessed. Some of his most precieas Letters may be found, in whole or in part, in the Memoir; the most, however, are reserved for the second volume. The Fortrait is not an exact likeness: it was executed after his death from a very imperfect sketch -but it will recall his form to all who knew him. It is now a year since he rested from his labours; and this Memoir is a record of some of those works that follow him.

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COLLACE, March 25. 1844.

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.

This Edition contains the same matter as the first, though printed in another form, for the sake of wider circulation. A few corrections have been made, and the work is sent forth again with earnest prayer that it may be owned of God. The troubles of the Latter Days are at hand. O to live near God. that we may endure the storin

Sept. 25. 1844.

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