The Book of Ruth is one of the many beautiful and touching narratives of Holy Scripture. Within it lies the history of a nation, the history of a family, the history of a soul. The story of how Ruth the Moabitess, a poor Gentile, came into blessing through and with that wonderful character, Boaz, "the mighty man of wealth," sweetly illustrates the precious gospel story how a poor sinner may find rest and peace in Christ, the true Kinsman and Redeemer.
The author of this book, W. T. P. Wolston, M.D. (1840-1917) was saved as a young man and much devoted to the spread of the gospel of the grace of God. It is said that for many years he preached the gospel somewhere every day.
Many books and tracts came from W.T.P.W.'s pen. They have been much used in presenting the gospel simply and clearly so that anxious souls have found peace in reading them, and the careless have been awakened to their need of Christ. Young Christians find much help from them in presenting the gospel to others. His ministry still rejoices the souls of many believers today.
This edition is largely a reprint of the original from which a smaller article has been deleted and another, taken from A STUDENT STORY by the same author, has been added. In sending it forth it is with the desire that God may graciously use it for blessing still, both to the unsaved and to His own beloved people.