THE SONG THAT JESUS SANG By John Linton
52 WORKABLE YOUTH OBJECT LESSONS By Clyde C. Foushee
A new book of sermons by John Lin ton is always welcome! Two of these sermons concern the passion of Christ, the first concerning itself with the hymn sung at the close of the first communion service. “ The Gospel According to Four Women” treats the four women whose names appear in Matthew’s genealogy of Christ. 88 pages. Cloth. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rap ids, Mich. $1.00. An experienced leader of young peo ple here gathers into one volume hun dreds of suggestions and plans for children’s and young people’s work culled from his service at the Moody Memorial Church, Chicago. Every con ceivable activity, from devotional and missionary meetings to recreation, is discussed, and valuable plans are set forth. No worker with youth will want to be without this work. 256 pages. Cloth. Moody Press, Chicago, 111. $3.00. LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS By Philip R. Newell The subtitle of this book is The Six Days of Creation and the Problem of Evolution, and the twelve messages were originally delivered before the Radio School of the Bible at Moody Bible Institute. Young people in high school and college will appreciate the approach to the Biblical and scientific problems dealt with in these pages. 127 pages. Cloth. Moody Press, Chicago, 111. $ 2 . 00 . THE FRUIT OF THE SYCAMORE TREE By J. Vernon McGee The pastor of the Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles, presents in this brief book sermons on “ The Mystery of the Upper Room,” “ The Offense of the Cross,” “America Needs a Declaration of Independence,” “ The Greatest Sin in All the World,” and “ The Fruit of the Sycamore Tree.” The author’s graphic style and warm-hearted appeal, coupled with his ability to present Bible truth, give these messages unusual value. 81 pages. Boards. Van Kampen Press, Wheaton, 111. $1.00. SPECIAL DAY PROGRAMS AND SELECTIONS By Flora E. Breck Sunday school teachers, as well as department superintendents are always looking out for program material. Here will be found exercises, poems, recita tions, and dialogues for all the special occasions of the year—an excellent com pendium. 143 pages. Cloth. W. A. Wilde Company, Boston, Mass. $2.00. IDEAS AND PROGRAMS FOR CHRISTIAN YOUTH LEADERS By Robert R. Murfin
The fresh and original object lessons for children and youth will be found very useful by teachers and pastors. The material is of such a nature as to be usable as illustrations without the objects suggested. 120 pages. Cloth. Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich. $1.50. The W ork and the Workers (Continued from Page 5) 54 languages were sent out. The plan behind this amazing mission is to record gospel songs and messages in foreign tongues by returned missionaries. Then as new missionaries go to the field they can give forth the message immediately while they themselves are learning the language. Stories by the thousands could be told of the amazing triumphs for God by the use of these consecrated discs. Scofield Pastor’s 26th Dr. Harlin J. Roper, the pastor of the Scofield Memorial Church of Dallas, Texas, began his 26th year of ministry in a recent Sunday morning service. During the last 25 years, Dr. Roper has not only pastored the church but has been instrumental in the organization of a dozen other movements for God as well as being the author of a complete Bible study course. Dr. Roper was called to the pastorate of this church which honors Dr. C. I. Scofield, the author of the notes of the Scofield Bible, while he was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary. Ontario Temperance Campaign Representing churches, the Salvation Army, Y.M.C.A., Y.W.C.A. and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, the Ontario Temperance Federation suggests a 2-million dollar a year ad vertising campaign to give scientific facts on the danger of over-indulgence in alcoholic beverages. The federation suggests that the money should be raised by a 1% tax on beer, wine and liquor sold in Ontario. The plan is to use newspaper, radio and billboard to put over the message. Ontario’s liquor bill last year totaled $210,000,000.00. Christ for Everyone Plans continue for the widespread simultaneous evangelical campaign of Christ for Everyone. It is expected that 50,000 fundamental pastors will co operate in promoting a two-week evan gelical campaign this coming October. Under the leadership of Christ for America, detailed plans are available for pastors and Christian leaders who desire to include their church and their community in this evangelical program. T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
By Donald G. Davis, Ph.D. Head of the Church History Department of the Bible Institute of Los Angelles
THE BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR Edited by Joseph S. Excell
The volume here reviewed, Matthew, is the first of the well-known 57-volume set which comprises choice extracts from great commentators on the entire Bible. To own this set of books is to possess a classified library of the very best commentaries. While out of print, this work was greatly sought after and commanded a high price. 688 pages. Cloth. Baker Book House, Grand Rap ids, Mich. $4.95. This work has long been a desidera^ turn —an exhaustive study of demonol ogy from the premillennial and dispen- sational point of view. Full discussions will be found of all passages of Scrip ture bearing upon the “ spiritual forces” of evil. In addition to full documenta tion, the value of the book is enhanced by a complete bibliography and Scrip ture and subject indexes. 250 pages. Cloth. Van Kampen Press, Wheaton, 111. $4.00. THE EPISTLE TO THE PHILIPPIANS By F. B. Meyer The author, pastor of Christ Church in south London for many years, has long been known and loved for his warm-hearted, Christ-centered exposi tions. This volume has been reprinted from The Devotional Commentary se ries and will be prized by all who love and teach “ the epistle of joy.” 261 pages. Cloth. Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, Mich. $2.50. Page Twenty-two BIBLICAL DEMONOLOGY By Merrill F. Unger
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