September 1928
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man, he Sees'iff“him many of the char acteristics attributed to Anti-christ in the Scriptures, and believes him at any rate to be a forerunner, and his accomplish ments 'arid his iron ; power, illustrations o f what can be doiiri in these days, indi cate that the prophecies of Anti-christ can reasonably be taken in their most lit eral sense. Students of prophecy will find this little book (35 cents) most sugges tive. The quotations from Mussolini are numerous, and should be preserved by Bible students.—K. L. B. —o— This new, inspiring book on the .subject o f prayer by Rev. TA^MBofton, founder of the Bible Institute of Lo|® Angeles, comes to us from the rich experiences of one who, during his some forty odd. years o f Christian ministry, has'**come to know in a real sense the potency of prayer. The book contains! twenty-six chapters, uniquely titled with a. word beginning with the letter “ P” such as, Principles of Prayer, Purpose of Prayer, Promise' of Prayer, etc. Each chapter opens with an appropriate quotation fprid poem. The .chapters .are brief, most o f .which occupy no more than six pages, but much can be told in a few words when the author, is full ;of his subject, as is'the case with this splendid devotional' book. Published by ■Fleming H. Revell; price $L75. ‘ .: | H —A. S. P. '■ • o— A Story Without An End B y “ S ister A nnie ” In the foreword' Henry Oakley says: “ It is surely one o.®the mercies of God in these times, that from so many parts of the world this testimony, that God cares and provides forj those who .wholly trust Him, is gathering: sfSom Mueller in Eng- land|f Mussolini, who revealed early in life his vigorous and indomitable ■spirit. Later chapters portray him as Day Laborer, Journalist, Soldier, Fascist, Democrat and Reformer. O f the parents, Robertson says: “Mussolini’s mother was gentle, humble, refined, arid ' a good Christian, striving at all times, to live soberly, right eously and godly! However rough and boisterous her husband might be in the smithy and amongst the village men, he was always quiet and good-mannered in her presence.,” ,, .Benito'uwduld. i sometimesaddress an imaginary audience in his bedroohi- His mother would enter and say,- “ Benito, you are mad;” - He v-mBd'.- answer, “No, mother, I am practicing public speaking, for the day may come . when Italy; will have need o f me.” When laterlie applied for a local office, and another was chosen for it, his father :said to him, “ This is. [ffiHplace fo r y<$fM my son. Go out into the world . . . . you will be The jCrispi o f Tomorrow.” As a soldier, Mussolini distinguished himself and ricise rapidly in rank. As a i editor, he wielded an enormous influence which •was. first upon the ,side o f q.-BO'm- munism. He'finally' saw’ the peril of this movement and swung his entire strength to Fascism. A iter the end o f the World War in 1918, Italy was torn with internal warfare from. March,. 1919, until October,.¡n!§22. Signor Facta, who wasjJPrentjer, * ’refused to check the Communists; fb r’ they.;were in a sense allies. Mussolini, realizing that the fall of the government was an abso lute necessity in order to end the war, began his famous “March to®Rome.” Signor Facta preceded to garrison Rome and prepared a decree placing all Italy;,under martial law.'i'rvjjVhen he: took thiss-to ’King ,.-Victor. Emmanuel. III. for his signature, the king without consulta tion or a moment’s hesitation tore up the decree and said to Signor Factaj|#I here arid now dismiss” you and .your ministry, and I call Mussolini, to be my Premier and to form a government.” Thei”.reforms brought about by the Fascist regime have wrought marvels in the political, social and business life of Italy. The author views the entire career of IjBraolinifirom a sympathetic angle and does riot even mention the sinister side o f his .spectacular success; I f Mussolini is so great, as many think, that he comes within the purview of prophecy, such books as the one before us will help in the understanding o f his character. Pub lished by F. H. Revell. Price' $2.00. M - H . W . K. —o... ' Mussolini and the Second Coming of Christ B y G erald B. W inrod Here i s ‘ one o f Mr. Winrod’s most popular lectures given in Bible confer ences. He has compiled a vast amount of information concerning Mussolini which seems to be o f great significance in the. light of prdphecies relating to the revival o f the old Roman Empire in the end time. The sudden rise to power o f this dictator and his accomplishments within a short time are almost unbelievable. Mr. Wirirod believes the Anti-christ will be a Roman; friendly to the Jews. While he is careful not to say that Mussolini is the fion and arrogance. Interpretation other than that supplied by the' Scriptures them selves is also dangerous and too fre quently is mere distortion o f the Word. The study o f prophecy becomes mote and more complicated because of men’s man ipulations. W e have the Preterists, the Historicists and the Futurist schools of interpretation and, o f course, they cannot all be right. Each o f the schools men tioned subjects the Word to its dicta. Mr. Lynn shows the danger o f all this and in his discussions seeks to go no farther than plain statements of the Word w ill, allow. NBtbne' can object to this, and the studies will take the reader back -to first princi ples. Perhaps it will help some toKsee how far they have proceeded without Scriptural authority. A very large prpi portion o f the book is Scripture quotation. Price $1.75—B. :—o - Mussolini and the New Italy B y A lexander R obertson - This book is a frank appreciation of the great Fascist. The author has written hther books on Rome and Venice and the outstanding names; connected .with the history of Italy. He is “ Gavaliqre of the, Order, 'o f "S.S.- Maurice and Lazarus.’.’ The book dealer with the boyhood of Our new address : No. 207 N. Wells St. TheWhole Bibleto theWholeWorld Essential goals of Missionary Ministry include : 1. A living witness for Jesus Christ in every language o f earth. Hundreds of tribal groups, speaking different languages or distinct dialects, are entirely with out any witness for, Christ. The-'Christian and Missionary Alliance has., entered v-fourteen new language groups in the last ten years; Earnest effort is being made to enter several others this year as God. provides men and money in an swer to prayer. 2 . Winning men to God through the preach - ing o f the Gospel, that they may believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. Three thousand one hundred and one converts were baptized last year in Christian and Mis-, sionary Alliance fields. 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