THE KING’S BUSINESS THE BEREAN BAND Its Aims Set Forth in a Circular Just Issued by the Secretary
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W E are glad to call the attention of our readers to the following circular, telling of the aims of the Berean Band, just received from Rev.'J. A. Gordon, D.D., of this city, Secretary for the United States: The Berean Band was formed for the purpose of promoting, the habit of storing the memory with the Word of God. Every member is supplied each year with a list of Bible verses for the year and is asked to memorize at least one verse each week, and to endeavor to influence others to do the same. The following are some of the sub jects and verses for 1917: God’s Com passion, Psalm 86:15; Salvation through Christ, John 3:17; The One Foundation, 1 Corinthians 3:11; Transformation by the Spirit, 2 Corinthians 3 :18; Gracious Words, Acts 20:32; The Sabbath, Deuteronomy 5:12; The Son of Man Cometh, Matthew 25:13. In the list the verses are printed in full. This year they are in a handy little booklet suitable for carrying in pocket or purse. A contribution of 5 cents a year is made by every one who receives annually one of these lists, 7 cents if postage is required. Postage stamps may be used in remitting by mail. Membership involves no obligation except that of memorizing at least one of the verses each week and that of contributing the amount named for the expenses of the work. The attention of members is called to literature that would be a help to them in their study of the Word and in their work for Christ. Who should join: “Those who know much of the Scripture, for they will want to know more. Those who know little of the Scriptures, for they ought' to know more.” The young, for the Holy Scrip tures received into the mind and the heart are the Divinely appointed means for mak ing them Christ-like in character and life. “Those of riper years, for it is never too By the will of the late Mr. Charles K. Smith of Philadelphia something like a million dollars has been left to the Pres byterian Church for the erection and sup port of mission churches and schools in the United States and Mexico.
late to store the memory with the Word of God.” You are cordially invited to join our Band. It is our Lord’s will that we lay up His words in our hearts. “Ye shall lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul,” Deuteronomy 11:18. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly,” Colossians 3:16. It will be to you an unerring guide. It will be a defence against temptation, Matthew 3 :4, %, 10. It will be a safeguard against the false teaching that is so widely prevalent in our day. It will be a powerful incentive to holy living and faithful service. It will be a source of peace and joy, peace that passeth understanding, joy unspeak able and full of glory. It will equip you for the work of influencing others to trust and obey our Saviour and Lord, a work that every follower of Christ is called to do, work for Him who gave His life for us. If you wish to become a member of this Band of Bible lovers, send your request and the contribution above mentioned, 7 cents, to J. A. Gordon, 536 South Hope St., Los Angeles, Cal., and you will receive the list of verses for 1917 and further information regarding our Band and its work. If you do not wish to be enrolled as a member -of our Band but would like to know about it, send him Iyour request and 2 cents postage,, and he will gladly give you the information desired. The Band is international. The general secretary is Charles J. G. Hensman of London, the founder. The president of the American section for 1917 is Dr. Wm. Evans, of the Bible Institute of Los Ange les; president-elect for 1918, Dr. C. I. Scofield. Many of the great leaders in the Evangelical churches in Great Britain and the United States are identified with the Band and are earnestly aiding in its work. You should join just now. “Good habits should be started at once. Much blessing and usefulness may be lost by delay.” The Pension Fund for the ministry of the American Presbyterian Church now stands at $5,350,000, and it is expected that it will reach $6,000,000 before the next meeting of the general assembly. The yearly pension planned will be $500 and for the widows of ministers, $300.
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