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“Christmas Will Soon Be Here5 Books— Biola “ Best” Books Make the Best Gifts BOOKS for the CHRISTIAN LIFE The Bible and Spiritual Life By Dr. A . T. Pierson A book that will do much toward deepening the spirit ual life of everyone who reads it. It shows the very vital relationship that the Bible has with the spiritual life of the Christian and then shows how that life can be developed by properly studyiny the Bible. The following are some of the important themes treated. The Bible as God’s Book— The Bible as Man’s Book— The Problem of the Family— The Church of God— The Problem of the Indi vidual Man— The World That Now Is— The Unseen World of the Spirits— The Problem of Salvation— The Problem of Service— The Problem of Suffering— The Problem of Providence— The Mystery of History. ______________ Cloth, $2.00 Things that Matter Most The Home Beautiful By J. R. Miller, D. D.
torted, “ The one thing we have to say to you is, be sure to get that ransom money and the arms. Remember this!” And so we parted. “ Thou Wilt Compass Me About with Songs of Deliverance” In closing I want to testify of His sustaining grace. Before leaving Wuchow we had received the five phono graph records of the Alliance Colored Quintette. Especially had “ Hide you in the blood, while the storm is raging high; oh, hide you in the blood, till the danger pass you by” , been sung into my very soul This song, together with “ Good-bye, Pharaoh” , rung In my heart and ears all the way, and was often on my lips. I thank God for this mes sage to my soul. I thank the Alliance Quintette too for the comfort and stay their sweet songs were to me. Another chorus that came so often was “His yoke is easy, His bur den is light, I’ve found it so,” and “ Palms of victory; crowns of glory!” When we really came to leave our friends, the robbers, X thought I could sing aloud, “ Good-bye, Pharaoh,” hut, alas, the words failed me when I remembered our two brethren and noble A-Tsat, our “ boy,” still In the moun tains. I know you are all praying for them. “ He knows how to deliver the godly.” . ' ii !7': iis? CHARLES G. FINNEY ON “ HOW TO PREACH TO CONVERT NOBODY” 1. Let your supreme motive be popularity rather than salvation. 2. Study to please your congregation and to make a reputation, rather than to please God. 3. Take up popular, passing and sensational themes to draw the crowd, and avoid essential doctrines of salvation. 4. Denounce sin in the abstract, but pass lightly over sins that prevail In your congregation. 5. If asked, “ Is it wrong to dance, play cards or attend the theatre?” answer very pleasantly, “ Oh, that is a matter for private judgment. It Is not for me to say you shall or shall not.” 6 . Preach on the loveliness of virtue and the glory of heaven, hut not on the sinfulness of sin and the terrors of hell. 7. Reprove the sins of the absent, but make those who are present pleased with themselves, so that they will enjoy the sermon and not go away with their feelings hurt. 8 . Make the impression on worldly church members that God is too good to send any one to hell, even if there is any hell. 9. Preach the universal Fatherhood of God and brother hood of man so as to show that no second birth is really needed. 10. Do not rebuke the worldliness of the church, but fall in with the amusement policy. Instead of meeting for prayer, let the people “ sit down to eat and drink and rise up to play.“ 11. Avoid Seriousness, alarm and earnest efforts to pull sinners out of the fire, and the old-fashioned idea that the church is a rescue mission.
By John Henry Jowett, D. D. Dr. Jowett always preaches about the things that matter most, the deep, vital, spiritual realities. Men go to hear him, 'not because he is in the fash ion, but because he is a pro phet of God. These are char acteristic sermons. Cloth, $1.50 The Reality of Prayer
Those who p o n d e r the teaching herein set forth wi\l be the better for it. Its ap pearance is particularly timely in an era when so many in fluences are at work to disin tegrate the home and defeat its divine aim. Cloth, $1.50
By Edward M. Bounds Author of “ The Purpose in Prayer,” etc. With Dr. Bounds, Prayer is no untried theory but a divine arrangement designed for the benefit of mankind. In his latest work he shows how prayer proves .its own authenticity, so that put to the test in the true spirit of devotion, it will speedily reveal its living reality. A helpful addition to the “ Spiritual Life Books,” which have already become classics among devo tional works. ___________________________$1.25 Prayers of John Wanamaker John Wanamaker The Book of God’s Providence
By John T. Paris, D. D. An excellent book for spare moments which instantly grips the attention by its interest and at the same time deepens faith in God. Cloth, $1.25
With an introduction by A. G. MacLennan, D. D.t Pastor, Bethany Central Church, Phil adelphia. A large number of the pray ers (of which the notes were preserved) are here brought together,— prayers that reveal a singularly childlike faith and simplicity of thought— which indicate how humbly and de voutly John Wanamaker walk ed and talked with God. Cloth, $1.25 The Book of Joy By John T. Faris, D. D. A collection of dramatic stories which tell how joy ac tually came into the lives of real men and women1 when they learned the secret of the Christ life. Cloth, $1.25
The Silver Lining
By J. H. Jowett, D. D. Messages of Hope and Cheer “ Dr. Jowett has attained eminence in the difficult art of writing meditations that are fresh and helpful, as such writ ing is apt to sink into com monplace. Deeply suggestive chapters that will com fort and cheer many readers.” Cloth, $1.25
The World’s Greatest Need By T. E. H. Jones
Tells the old, old story of salvation through faith in Christ Jesus but tells it in an entirely new way. The ques tions dealt with are of vital interest to every being. Their treatment is illuminating, enthralling, persuading. All through, this volume tingles with spiritual fervour and strong sound common sense. It fascinates and fills with reverent delight. Each chapter teems with telling illus trations, and compels you to read on to the last word. There is not a dull page in it. Just the book you need to put into the hands of intellectual unbelievers. Ready November 1st. Cloth, $2.00 If money does not accompany order, goods will be sent C. O. D., unless otherwise specified. If books are to come by mail add 10% for postage. B I O L A B O O K R O O M Bible Institute, Los Angeles, Cal.
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