"The purpose of this book is to set forth, in brief compass, the story of the rise and development of Methodism in the Pittsburgh region, along with some treatment of its present strength, leadership, agencies and Institutions. In an attempt to interpret the meaning and early success of the Methodist Movement three topics are included here deliniating the basic concepts and nature of Methodism. The pictures in the book were chosen to help carry the story in meaningful fashion. Several of the pictures were furnished by interested persons, a considerable number were coped from publications, many of them now out of print, and the remainder consists of photos of portraits and places personally made by the author."