THE book of Esther contains principles of great value at all times, but especially at the present one, when some who delve very little into the word of God are liable to wonder at some of His ways, and grow discouraged in the path of obedience. It is needful therefore, that such, and all of us, should have detailed before us the fact that “obedience is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” May God richly bless your effort to bring to the surface what His Spirit has laid up for us in this little book. Yours affectionately in Christ, PAUL J. LOIZEAUX.