872 W511th PREFACE THIS volume contains, besides selections from the well-known works of Dr. Westcott, passages from his occasional Sermons, Essays, and Addresses hitherto familiar only to a few. To students of Divinity it is thought it will be an advantage to possess in a compendious form characteristic passages from Dr. Westcott's writings on the theological problems of our time. The "Lessons of Literature and Art," with their unique teaching on the mission of poet and painter "to present the truth of things under the aspect of beauty," must have a special value to many. There is much also in these pages that cannot fail to be acceptable to a wide circle of readers, whose interests centre rather in the course of ordinary life. To all, it is believed, this volume will be welcome in proportion as they realise the truth 219/65 which Dr. Westcott, throughout his writings, with so much force and beauty teaches-that "Christianity takes account of the whole nature of man, consecrating to its service the natural exercise of every power and the fulfilment of every situation in which he is placed." For the choice of the passages selected the Editor alone is responsible. |