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A ugust 24. “We would see Jesus.’’— John 12:21.
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“B e s t” B o o k s EACH ONE WRITTEN TO MEET A VERY DEFINITE NEED Fine Gold By Josephine Hope Westervelt We are indebted to this author for the fine portrayal of a Christian out of the will of God, and the results that stretch out over the years. This is an entertaining story, with romance interwoven and the threads of missionary life and labor standing out in a vivid pattern, in the fields of South America, that Rome-controlled and priest-rid den country. It is an impressive lesson to young people who should give themselves first to the Lord for service. It will thrill them, inspire them and warn them of pit- falls that lie before. The story is exceptionally well writ ten and when the first chapter is begun about “Billie-Bob and Blue-Bird,” the reader will not lay the book aside until reaching the closing chapters, “The Mysterious Spaniard Found” and ‘‘Happy Reunion.” Cloth $1.25 $1.50 Truth For You By J . H. Sammis The Diary of a Doctor’s Son By Keith L . Brooks
TH IS is the eternal heart cry of Humanity. “Far and wide, though all unknowing, Pants for H im the human breast.”
All the yearnings of the souls of men would be satisfied could they but obtain a real vision of Jesus, “the salvation of JAH” ; the Divine Man; the Saviour, the Brother, the Friend of sin ners. Our fellows are calling to us; (had we but ears to hear and ^intuition to interpret their almost inarticulate appeal). “We would see Jesus; this is all we’re needing.” - This petition it is at once our duty and our privilege to answer. It is ours to introduce them to our Lord. To lead weary souls to the risen Christ is the noblest service which we can render either to the world or to Him. But that we may ,render it, we must be sure that we have seen Him ourselves. We must know where we can find Him; we must be in living and constant touch with the Master if we are to lead Humanity to His feet. Let us pray for grace and wisdom that we may be in the bright succession of Andrew and of Philip. No crown of twined laurel or of amaranthine gold can confer such glory upon a man as that the angels shall say of him, in respect to some trembling, burdened sinner, “He brought him to Jesus.” THAT is true -faith. To know and feel that whatever He does is right, that whatever He purposes is good; to allow nothing to disturb our confidence in His wisdom and His love; to trust Him when things are darkest, and when His ways are most mysterious and most unfathomable. It is so easy to talk about faith in God when there is- no special need of trust. When the sun shines on our pathway and our course is clear; when all we do is prospering and our hearts are full of gladness and our voices tuned to song; when He gives us all we ask and delivers us from all we dread; then we are ready with our credos, and imagine that our faith is strong. But can we echo Job’s declaration: “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him” ? We have no real faith else. We talk about trusting God where we cannot trace Him, as though fracing and trusting were not mutually destructive. We do not trust where we can trace; for tracing is seeing, and faith is .fth e evidence of things not seen.” God asks for blind confidence, and He is worthy of it if He be worthy o f our worship and our trust at all. “Too wise to err, too good to be unkind,” our Father makes no mistakes and inflicts no unnecessary suffering upon His children. We should lie still and let His will be done in us and about us, with out rebellion, without fear, without distrust. However grievous His appointments may seem, all will be well. - “The worst that can come But shortens our journey and hastens us home.” A ugust 25. ; “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.”— Job 13:15.
A handy vest-pocket book of Bible facts and information for the help of learners and the use of workers. Something will be found here for ready reference to suit saint and sinner; in conversation, in in quiry room , in prayer meeting, in Bible readings or sermon makings. This little book defi nitely and clearly outlines the plan of salvation and gives clear and definite teaching also, which refutes the “ism s,’* cults and false teachings so much in vogue today. It is a splendid book to give new converts. Paper 25c 12 for $2.50 Wonderful Names of Our Wonderful Lord A splendid book for daily devotions. 365 names of Jesus Christ as found in the Old and New Testam ents— one for every day in the year— have been selected by T. C. H or ton, and a daily m editation upon each name is given by Charles E . Hurlburt. This is a gift book th at ia sure to be appreciated and loved for daily devotions. It centers the mind upon His m atchless beauty and glory, and as the pages are turned these names sparkle with diamond rays as they flash upon the soul. Cloth $1.50 Why I Am A Christian By T. C. Horton and Charles E . Hurlburt
Even the m ost sober-sided, serious person will enjoy this little book which mingles laughter with tears. The “ diary” was actually taken from diaries kept by the au thor when a lad. Many have enjoyed the exceedingly “ funny things” 'written down, th at are “just like a kid,” since Mr. Brooks has put the diary into print. If you would entertain your friends with an hour of wholesome laughter, read the diary aloud. Some have used portions of the diary as a special reading. You will w ant a copy a t once. Paper 25c Is Salvation Safe? By Keith L. Brooks “Can a child of God become a child of the D evil?” Here is a question th a t every be liever and Christian worker has to m eet in dealing with those who lack assurance. Mr. Brooks settles this ques tion with God’s W ord ; giving splendid expositions of thé difficult passages which some quote as teaching th at it is possible to fall from grace and “ get unsaved.” Surely you will appreciate this little book. Paper 25c each $2.50 per doz.
By Dr. A. C. Dixon Dr. Dixon says: ‘‘Many of our colleges, universities, theological seminaries and pulpits have become manu facturers of mist and cloud which obscure the sky of Christian witness. Let us do what we can to clear away this mist and cloud by taking heed to the God-breathed Scriptures and the incarnate Son of God Whom they reveal.” The Chapter headings give the witnesses which Dr. Dixon brings upon the stand— ‘‘The Bible, Its Own Witness”— -‘‘Jesus as a Witness”— ‘‘History as a Wit ness”-— ‘‘Experience as a Witness”— ‘‘The Enemy as a Witness”— ‘‘Reason as a Witness.” This is a splendid book to put in the hands of the unsaved, and every be liever will enjoy reading it. Paper 50c If money does not accompany order, goods will be sent C. O. D.
A ugust 26. "I said, I will con fess my transgressions.” —Ps. 32 :5.
TH ERE are various ways of dealing with our sins. Adam and Eve blamed others for theirs, Achan hid his sin, Gehazi denied it, Saul made excuses, for it, Annanias and Sapphira per sisted in it, Judas despaired because of it. All these died as a consequence. David adopted a wiser course; he said: “I will confess my transgressions,” and as a result the LORD forgave him the iniquity of his sin. An admission of guilt is perhaps one of the hardest things possible for men. Our pride rises in rebellion at the thought of confession. We would fain per-
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