Some beloved saints of God have asked that this little book, long out of print, be republished: and as we believe it may be a real blessing to the saints of God, it is a joy and privilege to be permitted to undertake this little service.
Andrew Miller, the Author, was one of the well-known early brothers. He wrote a number of other books, including “Short Papers on Church History;” “Meditations on the Song of Solomon,” recently republished by Bible Truth Publishers; “Meditations on the 23rd and 84th Psalms;” “Meditations on the Christian’s Standing, Vocation, Warfare, and Hope;” “Meditations on the Beatitudes and Christian Devotedness;” and various pamphlets. I believe he also wrote the Preface to the various volumes of C.H.M.’s “Notes on the Pentateuch.”
The present book on the Brethren was, we suppose, published first about eighty years, or more, ago; and many changes have come in during those years: changes which make it unsuitable to reproduce without some revision and omissions. These have, I trust, been done in the fear of God, and with the hope that the usefulness of the book will not be in any way impaired.
The first part of the book is not only deeply interesting to those who delight to trace the work of the Spirit of God in teaching and guiding the Lord’s people: but also may be profitable to guide the footsteps of some in the paths He has marked out for them. The letter describing the meeting for Breaking of Bread, on Pages 53 to 60, though written about the same time, was not in the original book, and is by a different writer.
The truths set forth both simply and clearly in the second portion of the book will, we trust, be of blessing to the souls of many, especially amongst the younger saints.
The book is sent forth once again with the hope and prayer that the Lord may graciously use it for His own honor and glory, and for the blessing of His beloved people.
G.C.W.