00. Preface & Contents
The "Forty Days" of Scripture.
Sixteen Addresses. by W. T. P. Wolston, M.D.
Third edition. Sixth thousand.
Preface The addresses which form the first half of this volume (save Chapter 8) were given to mixed audiences of unbelievers and believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, the latter half to believers only. This will account to the reader for their different character. They are issued together in the hope that the earlier plain and simple words of warning and entreaty, which suit an unsaved soul, may lead many such an one to become a true-hearted believer in Jesus. Then to the young convert the latter part of my subject will open up fresh ground, which will be trodden with joy and gladness as the moral worth and beauty of the newly-found Lord and Saviour is contemplated.
Forty-three years ago, this day, the writer first tasted His saving grace, and the abiding enjoyment of it makes him keenly desire that many others should participate therein. May the Lord graciously deign to use the book to this end, and likewise to feed His hungry lambs and sheep.
Preface to Second Edition
Steady demand for this volume having exhausted a large first edition, a second is called for. It differs only from the first in the correction of a few printer’s errors. The Lord has been pleased to cheer some of His dear people through its pages, for which to Him be all the praise. May He continue so to use it for His glory is the author’s earnest prayer.
Edinburgh, 1st March 1909 Table of Contents Chapter 1 — NOAH’S FORTY DAYS.
Judgment and Salvation; or, The Flood and its Import Chapter 2 — JOSEPH’S FORTY DAYS. The Effect of Death; or, Conscience and its Workings Chapter 3 — MOSES’ FORTY DAYS.
Law and the Curse; or, Man’s Responsibility and Failure Chapter 4 — MOSES’ SECOND FORTY DAYS.
Mercy and Blessing; or, God’s Sovereignty and its Ways Chapter 5 — CALEB’S FORTY DAYS.
Canaan and the Wilderness; or, Unbelief and its Results Chapter 6 — GOLIATH’S FORTY DAYS.
Despair and Deliverance; or, The Challenge Accepted Chapter 7 — ELIJAH’S FORTY DAYS.
Dejection and Support; or, A Failing Servant and a Faithful Master Chapter 8 — EZEKIEL’S FORTY DAYS.
Israel’s End; or Guilt, Grace, and Glory Chapter 9 — JONAH’S FORTY DAYS.
Faith and Repentance; or, God’s Message and Nineveh’s Response Chapter 10 — SATAN’S FORTY DAYS.
Temptation and Defeat; or, The Strong Man Bound and His Palace Spoiled Chapter 11 — THE LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: Mary Magdalene and her Message Chapter 12 — THE: LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: Mary’s Friends and their Message Chapter 13 — THE LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: The journey to Emmaus Chapter 14 — THE LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: The Appearing in the Upper Room Chapter 15 — THE LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: The Appearings to Thomas and the Seven Chapter 16 — THE LORD JESUS’ FORTY DAYS.
Resurrection Scenes: Galilee and Bethany