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says "that I have derived the title of the volume, ‘Christ Supreme.’ May Qod’s gracious Holy Spirit Himself make real and actual in our hearts the great revelations and visions of Christ presented in this letter, so that we too may hear the ‘Come Forth!’ of His Lordship outside every camp of Chris tendom, and go forth to Himself.” This book will be of great value to teachers in these days of sweeping apostasy in school and church which is wrecking the lives of young and old. We commend it heartily. (John Ritchie) 2/6 net ($1.26) The Master of My Boat, and other Verses, by Joseph Addison Richards. The editor has had the pleasure of knowing the practical Christian busi ness man who has written these poems for some years, and cordially com mends them. The following made an especial appeal to him, and is passed on to our readers as a foretaste of what they may expect when they read the book: Be Not Many Teachers James 3:1 Too well we know, by rote, the things of Qod, Too glib our tongues to teach the sol emn truth, Too slow to pray, too full to eat the bread We offer others,—Qod forgive! Rags of our righteousness we let men see,—- God's glorious Son we hide in shame; We work, we run, we think without a thought That HE is worker, thinker—ALL! Oh, man of God, brought back tb life from death. Why will you wield the tools of sense and sound,— While silent, soft, the Spirit would in you Bear fruit for God Himself to eat? Possess it! Read it! (Doran) $1.26 Evolution in the Balances, by Frank II Allen, Minister Reformed Presby terian Church, Winnipeg, Canada. An interesting study of evolution, written to instruct, encourage and strengthen the faith of those who are troubled by intellectual doubts growing out of the present day discussions. Presented in bright, popular style, it will be read by all who are seeking a reasonable and Scriptural explanation of natural phenomena. It deals with both Mater ial and Theistic Evolution and presents the Scriptural and scientific arguments (including the biological and geo logical phases which furnish the E
The Soul of Religion, by John J. Castleberry, D.D., Minister of Walnut Hills Christian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. A volume of discourses which will be quickly recognized as of a su perior quality, by a man well versed in the technique of preaching; the pur pose of which is to discover "the soul of religion" and thereby deepen men’s appreciation of the vital qualities of Christian faith and life. (Revell) $1.60 The Bong of Meditation, a Medita tion, a Poem and a Prayer, by Robert MacQowan, D.D., LL.D. Sixty-two Scriptural themes, which the author has divided into four great classifica tions, viz.: Qod, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Humanity,—subjects upon which all the world is seeking light, a n d which will afford topics for sermons as well as being helpful for family de votions a n d private meditation. (Revell) $1,26 Jesus, the Carpenter, by W. B. Hin son, D.D. Dr. Hinson has gone to be with the Lord, but his memory is fra grant in the hearts of thousands of peo ple to whom he has ministered in per son and by the printed page. This book contains fifteen choice sermons, every one ringing true to the Word of Qod and centering in the life of our Lord as He ministered to men. A splendid Christmas gift. (Hinson Memorial' Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon) $1.26 The Religion of an Electrical Engi neer, by George D. Shepardson, A.M., M.E., Sc.D., late Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota. A significant and important piece of Christian testimony borne by a man of national distinction in the world of sci ence. The approach to his subject is that of an engineer and scientist accus tomed to dealing with hard facts, ana lysing conditions to determine the exact nature of the problem, examin ing the available material, and seeking the correct solution. (Revell) $1.60 Through Tenkwood Windows, by Ethel Cody Higglnbottom. Mrs. Hig- ginbottom is the wife of Sam Higgin- bottom, and Sam is known for his won derful work in India. Dr. John Tim othy Stone, of Chicago, says in his in troduction: "There is nothing more needed today in missionary literature than true pictures of missionary life. The theory of missions has its place, no doubt, and the ideals and plans of mis sionary endeavor have in them wis dom and inspiration; but actual win dows into the life of the missionary are needed if the world is to have light
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and gain that deeper Inspiration which leads to consecration and sacrifice on the part- of those at home. * * * In the illustrations which have been so vitally a part of the author’s life and service, one feels the impress of char acter, devotion and reality.” (Revell) $1.26 — o — David Brainerd, the Apostle to the North American Indians, by J e s s e Page. Every American boy and girl should read this story of the wonderful man whom Qod raised up to minister to the Red Indians in the early dayB of our country. The year 1743 found him bidding farewell to his friends as he faced the dangers and uncertainties before him with full confidence in the call of Qod and in earnest faith. The Lord greatly honored his self-sacrifice and service. We heartily commend this book. (John Ritchie, Kilmarnock, Scotland) 2/- ($1.00) Seven Sunday Night Talks, by J. C. Massee, Pastor Tremont Temple, Bos ton, Massachusetts. "Seven" is the perfect number, and these seven ser mons are perfectly adapted for soul food. Dr. Massee says: "There are in China shelves along the road. A coolie, man or woman, coming down the road with a great burden on his back, walks up to a shelf built beside the road, and stands relieved and rested of his bur den until the tired body, discouraged mind, and distressed heart are all ready to go on again. I think that Jesus is that ‘shelf along the road of life.’ Bring your burdens up; you can lay them down on Him. ‘Come unto ine and rest.’ ” (B. I. Colportage Ass’n.) 76c. Christ Supreme, an Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews, by J. Charleton Steen, of London. The au thor brings out that the object of the Epistle to the Hebrews was to deliver from and prevent a return to Judaism. The sin from which to save is "Apos tasy." The one argument to this end used throughout is the superiority and supremacy of Christ in His rank as Son over all that pertained to Judaism. “It is from these pictures of Him” he
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