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Would that many others would be as manly. Dr. Riley, referring to the theories of. critics concerning the construction of the Pentateuch, says: “ When 4,000 years from now the living critics ex hume the First- Baptist Church and find my library, they will take my hooks and prove that they are- composites. Wherever I speak of God, they will find one author and name him “ G” ; wherever I speak of the Heavenly Father, they will find another author and call him “ H. F.” ; wherever I call Him Lord, they will find a third author and name him “ L” ; and wherever I speak of Christ, they will name a fourth author “ C” ; and they will have exactly the same basis to prove that my hooks were produced by^ four men. that they have applied to the development of the composite theory of the Pentateuch.” r Read this letter from a Methodist Bishop ho a pastor, and say whether or not the spirit of popery is confined to Rome. “ My dear Brother: — “ It was the judgment of the Bishop and Cabinet that you should not be returned to W---------- . I am expecting you, as a loyal Methodist preacher, to go to the place to which you have been appointed. “ I made no appointment to W— -:';H for the coming year because those pro fessing to represent the charge repre sented to the District Superintendent that they would not support any pastor other than yourself; that all the money that had been subscribed for pastoral support next year was with the under standing that it was to be given person ally to you, and to no other pastor whom the conference might send. Of course this made it impossible for me to appoint anybody to that charge, and until they change their mind they will have no pastor.” The above is in line with the said Bishop’s policy to clean out the men who stand for the second coming of Christ. The bishops are making some desperate strokes, and a crisis is clearly coming along the same line in several denominations, hut we believe the lay men wiill stand solid for the “ Old Book” when the time comes. Something of the same method is seen in the recent action of the Baptist con vention in Michigan. Notice was given that delegates would be made up from churches co-operating with the conven tion plans. This was an unheard of
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By Malcolm J. McLeod Satisfying, cheering, written for those who have been forced to drink of the bitter waters of Marah; for those beset with doubt; for those who despair. Studded with choicely chosen illustrations, and fitting literary allusion, each chapter has a message. c Price $1.25 DAYS OF HEAVEN UPON EARTH Rev. A. B. Simpson This volume is used far and wide as a family devotional book. It contains a page for each day, and comprises some choice selections from Mr. Simpson’s writ ings. Price, Cloth, $1.50 STEPPING HEAVENWARD By Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss A beautiful story in diary form. It depicts the struggles and spiritual growth of a young girl,— talented, quick-temp ered, willful, impetuous, loving. The story is very life-like, and shows that we conquer only when we let Christ live our lives for us. Price $1.00 “COME YE APART” By John Henry Jowett, D. D. A new devotional volume, differing from those already written by Dr. Jowett, in that it contains a specially selected Scripture passage, a choice, concentrated thought or two thereon, and a prayer, framed and expressed in keeping with the whole. These are arranged to cover the whole year. Price $1.50 THE BOOK OF JOY By John T. Faris, D. D. A collection of dramatic stori'es which tell how joy actually came into the lives of real men and women when they, learned the secret of the Christ life. Price $1.25 If books are to come by mail add 10% for postage' unless otherwise specified. Unless cash accompanies order, goods will be sent C. O. D. BIBLE INSTITUTE BIOLA BOOK ROOM Los Angeles, Calif. ,
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