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Essays on Evangelical Perfection

by

Daniel Steele

EDITOR'S NOTES: This is the first of Steele's "Holiness books" and serves as an excellent introduction to his thought — and to the teachings of the Methodist Holiness movement in the Nineteenth Century. Chapter nine is a very helpful discussion of John Fletcher's doctrine of Dispensations — quite a bit differant than the doctrine currently known as "Dispensationalism." (Understanding Fletcher's doctrine of Dispensations also helps to explain why the Methodists commonly referred to "Entire Sanctification" as the "Baptism in the Holy Spirit.") The page of "Definitions" alerts the reader to the particular way that certain terms are defined and used by advocates of Christian Perfection. I have sought to be faithful to the spelling and general "look" of the original volume.

Craig L. Adams

Title Page

Preface

Definitions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter

I. Love Revealed

II. Love Militant

III. Love Triumphant Over Original Sin

IV. Full Salvation Immediatly Attainable

V. Bible Texts for Sin Examined

VI. Deliverance Deferred

VII. Metaphorical Representations of Perfect Love

VIII. The Higher Life Prayer

IX. The Three Dispensations

X. Perfect Love as a Definate Blessing

XI. The Fruits of Perfect Love

XII. Salvation from Artificial Appetites

XIII. The Full Assurance of Faith

XIV. The Evidences of Perfect Love

XV. Testimony

XVI. Spiritual Dynamics

XVII. Stumbling-Blocks in the King's Highway

XVIII. Growth in Grace

XIX. Objections Answered

XX. An Address to the Young Convert — The Higher Path

XXI. Address to Seekers of Full Salvation

XXII. An Address to Professors

XXIII. Love As A Principle and Love As A Passion