04 Foreword

In the writing of this book it has been my desire and aim to acknowledge all debts, but, as a member of the guild of students, I find, as in other relations of life, that I owe more than I can tell to more people than I can name. If, therefore, in any instance proper credit has not been given so that any author thinks that his wares have been vended without his trade-mark, I trust that he will accept my apology and gratitude.

Scriptural quotations from the Old Testament are from the Revision of the Authorized Version, while those from the New Testament are from the American Revision. Greek characters are not used in the work, but where Greek words are parenthesized the spelling is the English equivalents of the Greek letters. Following quotations from Hebrews the name of the book is omitted, only the numerals of chapter and verse being cited. The substance of the chapters in "The Twelve Gemmed Crown" has been given in addresses at several summer assemblies — among them at Palacios-By-The-Sea. The book has first been laid as an offering of love before Him whom it seeks to honor and is now sent forth with a prayer for blessings on everyone who may peruse its pages.

S. J. P.