From the Introduction by Lyle W. Dorsett, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, at Beeson Divinity School: "This volume flows out of Dr. Smith’s personal experience with the tragic death of his thirty-four year old son, Tony; yet it is much more. This labor of biblical exegesis and love weaves together the author’s devotion for learning, his love for family, and the Holy Bible. And even more important, this finely fashioned work flows from an intimacy and love for the living God who inspirited the Holy Scriptures. This intellectually honest and spiritually powerful work is much more than one man’s conversation with the Lord as he walks through the senseless loss of a godly and loving son, it reveals a pathwaythat all Christians should live and trod with theirLord before such a horrid experience occurs. In brief, it is at once balm for wounded souls and a wise man’s exhortation to build one’s life now on the Rock of our salvation by using the building instructions and materials offered in the whole counsel of the Bible. Few books have touched my heart and mind and soul so profoundly. 'The Oasis of God' glorifies God, slakes the thirsty soul, and illumines many portions of the Bible, especially Psalms 42 and 43. I wish it had been available to read both before and after the death of our daughter. Lord, grant it a wide audience."