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Wilma. How he comes to accept Christ as his Saviour, and to regain all that he has lost, form a great part of this thrilling, vital, wartime, s t o r y for young people. The book includes an interesting and helpful glossary of aeronautical and military terms. 142 pages. Zondervan Pub. House, Grand Rapids 2, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.25. With a subtitle, “God Still Answers Prayer,” this account of the early life and outstanding experiences of the popular airman is intended as a stimulus to prayer. “Pray humbly,” the author urges, “you men on the battle lines. Pray confessing your sins; pray in faith believing; pray meeting God’s conditions. God will hear and answer j such prayers.”. While some of the incidents recorded do not seem to have been the out­ growth of that kind of intelligent plan of petition, it is gratifying to find an author laying emphasis upon God’s rules for answered prayer. The book is full of inspiration and encourage­ ment. ■115 pages. Zondervan Pub. House, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.25. Time’s Character Gauge By John D. Freeman The book takes its structure from 1 Peter 1:5-7, where eight elements of character are set forth. The author takes these up one by one, showing that “to possess a strong, well-rounded personality is not the impossible task that some people think.” 'He makes clear that “the completest develop­ ment of character... can be made only by .turning to God with penitent heart, trusting the Redeemer for sal­ vation and security, and setting fdrth by faith to follow and obey Him as Lord.” The book is ideally arranged for study, either by ah individual or by a group. Helpful homiletieal out­ lines are set forth in interesting form. 219 pages. Broadman Press, Nashville,' Tenn. Cloth. Price $2. What You Should Know About Tobacco By Frank Leighton Wood With a preface by Emeritus Pro­ fessor Irving Fisher of Yale University, this' book by Frank Leighton Wood, M. D. is authoritative and convincing throughout. The findings of authori­ ties at Johns Hopkins University and Mayo Foundation are set forth with startling clarity. Every one of the sixteen chapters is intensely readable. Some of the subjects dealt with are: The Biologic Basis of Drug Habits; How Tobacco Poisons the Body; Smok­ ing and the Reproductive System;, Ef­ fects of Smoking on Longevity. 147 pages. Zondervan Pub. House, Grand Rapids 2, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.50. Eddie Rickenbacker By Lind Swarthout

An Outline and Analysis of the First Epistle of John By Raymond E. Gingrich This is not a book about First John; it is just what the title indicates: An outline and an analysis. There is no evading of the more difficult passages, as chapters 1:7-10 and 3:1-12. These sections, along with the whole Epistle, are clearly set forth: The Epistle deals with two problems before many Christians today: How can one be assured of his salvation? And how can one try the “spirits” present in the world? Pastor Gingrich has done a great piece of work in stating definitely God’s answer to these problems. 191 pages. Zondervan Pub. House, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $2. . Professor of Church H i s t o r y at Northern Baptist Theological Semi­ nary, Dr. Lindsell has had broad op­ portunity to know young people; their struggles, ambitions, and successes. Though his first novel, Abundantly Above, is not a fast-moving story, it deals with experiences common to the youth of today. The locale of a large part of the book is a college campus, where intellectual and emotional dif­ ficulties had to be faced. 150 pages. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.25. The Mystery of Bethlehem By Herman Hoeksema Believing firmly that “with the con­ fession that this Child of the virgin Mary is the Son of God come into the flesh, the Christian faith stands or falls,” the author has prepared a devotional book that exalts Christ throughout. There are twelve chapters, each composed of short paragraphs, and dealing with such subjects as: The Sun of Righteousness; The Herald of Daybreak; Fulfillment of the Pro­ mise; The Advent Sign; The Con­ tradicted Sign. The author is a pro­ fessor at the Protestant Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Mich. 119 pages. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $2. This handbook for Bible Club lead­ ers provides a strong spiritual em­ phasis which is most challenging. The reader is presehted with the fact of the vast number of unevangelized children; w i t h the qualifications necessary for those who would reach boys and girls for Christ; with prac­ tical suggestions as to how to lead [ Continued on Page 40] Abundantly Above By Harold Lindsell Whither Bound By Bernice Claire Jordan

Youth Conquering for Christ By Robert Lee Middleton

Written by a young people’s expert, this book is a true manual for vic­ torious C h r i s t i a n living. Here is material which should be placed in the hands of aH young people’ facing a postwar world of perplexity and decision. Youtff is told how to conquer through the power of Christ and His Word. The stories and illustrations from life are up-to-date and con­ clusive. 201 pages. Broadman Press, Nashville, Tenn, Cloth. Price $1.50. Son of Man and Suffering Servant By Edward A. McDowell This book is an outgrowth of a series of lectures given by the author on the theme, “The Cross in the Life of Jesus.” It is a scholarly study of the prophetic predictions of the Old Testament concerning the coming Messiah, and their fulfillment by the Sovereign of sovereigns who became the Servant of servants. The author proves that the consistency in the character and purpose of our Lord throughout His entire ministry was due to His glorious knowledge of the destiny of His mission. 210 pages. Broadman Pr e s s , Nashville, Tenn. Cloth. Price $2. Herein Is Love By Lehman Strauss C l e a r l y and systematically the author has set forth a running com­ mentary on the First Epistle of John. The book is of a highly devotional nature, and provides a thorough cor­ relation of helpful parallel passages. The material will aid the believer in translating the love, of Christ into everyday living. 176 pages. Calvary Baptist Church, Bristol, Pa. Cloth. Price $1.25. Ruth— Romance of Redemption By J. v rnon McGee “The book of Ruth, coming from the times of .the judges, is like a lovely flower. . . ” Dr. McGee points out that the story of God’s redeeming love in redemption is told in the story .of Ruth. He goes on to show the doctrinal, dispensations!, and genealogical sig­ nificance of the book. The study of this volume will result in the reader’s deeper appreciation of God’s Word. 195 pages. Zondervan Pub. Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Cloth. Price $1.50. Visibility Zero By Bernard Palmer A Christian novel depicting the training and overseas experiences of a young airforce captain and his bomber crew—one of the best. Young "’ex Madden, the pilot, sets his companions meet death in the Skies. He loses his courage, fears the future and even doubts his love for

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