by T. Austin-Sparks
First published as a book in 1939 with the title, "The Stewardship of the Mystery Volume 2 - The Mystery" (Volume 1 was "All Things in Christ"). This differs from the book published in 1966 with the title, "The Stewardship of the Mystery Volume 2". We have used "The Mystery" as the title of this book to differentiate between the two.
14 chapters - under construction
In consideration for Adam the heart of God would not have him alone, and a labour of love ensued. But there was a deeper thought in the Divine mind. Earthly things as instituted or constituted by God were ever intended to represent and reflect heavenly things. This deeper thought is disclosed in words of mystic beauty thus: "We are members of his body. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and the twain shall become one flesh. This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church" (Eph. 5:30-32).