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I have to acknowledge my indebtedness to a host of kind people for help in compiling this book. First of all to the many clergymen and doctors who assisted me in finding suitable contributors for the different chapters, and then no less to the contributors themselves who, in spite of the exigencies of professional duties, managed not only to write for these pages but to take part in many editorial discussions often entailing lengthy interviews and correspondence.

The Bishop of Winchester's work in connexion with this book has not been confined to the Foreword which appears under his name. I have had the benefit of his Lordship's advice and help throughout, and he has spared the time to read all the essays in manuscript.