The need has long been felt in the publishing market for a book which will give a clear answer to these questions, and which can be confidently placed in the hands of young people, either to awaken their attention, or to guide their steps in the path of life.
If this book will be instrumental, by the simple exposition of truth, in showing the way of life to those who are anxious to know what they must believe and what they must experience to be saved, it will have fulfilled the purpose for which it was written and published.
This book was originally published in 1842. This edition is typeset, proofread, and edited for modern readers.
Charles Hodge (1797-1898) was an influential Presbyterian theologian and author, best known for his works on systematic theology; he was born in Philadelphia, USA.