Introduction
Introduction
IT IS TOLD of Leonardo da Vinci that, when he was about to depict the face of Christ in his fresco of the Last Supper, he prepared himself by prayer and meditation. Yet when he raised his brush to give expression to his devout thoughts, his hand trembled. Such an attitude and reaction befits any endeavor to set forth the perfections and sufferings of the Son of God, whose work is the unveiling of His person, and whose person makes His work divinely effectual.
This volume does not purport to be a theological treatise, but rather a devotional and doctrinal treatment of the great facts of the person and work of Christ, in a form suited to the average reader unversed in theology. I have had in mind its possible use in study groups, and have accordingly included copious Scripture references. For those who appreciate poetry, selections have been made to match the theme of each chapter.
It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit, who delights to reveal the things of Christ to us, will unveil His glory to those who read this book.
J. OSWALD SANDERS
Auckland
New Zealand
