From the introduction (by Beverly Carradine)
The author of this new volume evidently believes in the following up of a good thing with another. His first book was a blessing to many, and now he comes forth with a second blessing in the form of a treatise bearing the good title of "The Pentecostal Experience".
Judging from the caption of the first four or five chapters the bill of fare is full, nice and satisfying. One feels tempted to draw up to this table and go to partaking without a word of invitation as we hear read, or read for ourselves the names of some of the leading dishes. As we glance at the heading "What the Pentecostal Experience Means to the Individual" we begin to unroll the napkin. As we scan another, "What the Pentecostal Experience Means to the Church," we dispose the white damask under the chin. And as we peruse a third, "What the Pentecostal Experience means to the world," we carefully spread the snowy protector all over the lap. We foresee plainly there will be plenty of good things, and more than we can manage at one sitting.
Anybody who ever heard the Rev. C. W. Ruth preach will know that he will not and can not write anything but a fresh, unctuous and profitable book. So this volume will be like the Meat Offering of the Bible which was composed of fine flour, olive oil and frankincense. It will go forth to strengthen and help many weak and wearied souls in life's toil and pilgrimage. It will also prove a crib of plenty in time of famine to those of the empty sack brigade.
In still another sense we doubt not the book will prove like the dove sent from the ark, a beautiful messenger of peace and good tidings, whether going forth on its mission, coming back in immediate results, or nestling down to stay in permanent blessing in countless hearts and homes far away in the land.
The Table of Contents are as follows:
Chapter 1 — THE PENTECOSTAL EXPERIENCE THE DISPENSATIONAL TRUTH
Chapter 2 — THE DISCIPLES PRIOR TO PENTECOST
Chapter 3 — THE ATTITUDE OF THE DISCIPLES PRECEDING THE PENTECOST
Chapter 4 — WHAT PENTECOST MEANS TO THE INDIVIDUAL
Chapter 5 — WHAT PENTECOST MEANS TO THE CHURCH
Chapter 6 — WHAT PENTECOST MEANS TO THE WORLD
Chapter 7 — THE METHOD OF THE PENTECOST
Chapter 8 — SOME RESULTS OF THE PENTECOSTAL EXPERIENCE
Chapter 9 — THE PENTECOSTAL EXPERIENCE AND SANCTIFICATION
Chapter 10 — THE PENTECOSTAL EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL FOR SERVICE
Chapter 11 — THE PERSONALITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Chapter 12 — THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT
About the author:
Christian Wismer Ruth (1865-1941) was raised in a Christian home, and said that his family was one of true spirituality and godliness. Though exposed to religion throughout his childhood, he was not converted until the age of 17.
Ruth was one of ten founding fathers of the Church of the Nazarene. His rally cry was always for unity, despite divisions in the holiness movement at the time.
Throughout his evangelistic ministry, he was always known as one who held sound doctrine. People were always excited to hear his insights into the scripture, as he was known to be trustworthy.
