In the book that you now hold in your hand, one who has helped his work and watched his progress and who understands his accomplishments, has written the intimate story of the life and success of one of the greatest preachers of our generation. It is impossible to encompass, in the few words that are proper an introductory paragraph, my own personal appreciation of the stalwart courage and spiritual accomplishments of this indomitable leader. It is written in the, Bible, "There were giants in the earth in those days." Any one who has known Dr. William B. Riley intimately, and who has had the inestimable pleasure of working with him, can well believe that, for we too have known at least one giant in our day! It is the hope of his innumerable friends that these pages will prove a source of refreshment as well as of blessing and inspira¬tion to all who read his record. As one of the multiplied thousands whose lives have been blessed by his ministry and teaching, I pray that God may grant that his life may long be spared to a church and world that need his ministry. HARRY RIMMER.