King's Business - 1924-12

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T H E K I N G ’ S

B U S I N E S S

December 1924

="Christmas Will Soon Be Here—— Books—Biola “ Best” Books Make the Best Gifts A good well written biography will please anybody as a present. These are especially good.

VULNERABLE POINTS IN THE EVOLUTION THEORY <>» <•' -•)' speaks again, in characteristic fashion, the dog­ matic and scoffing temper of the evolutionist of the day. First, he calls evolution “ the Scientific explanation of the origin of species.” But that is the very question at issue: Is evolution tantamount to science? Therefore this editor is guilty of the logical fallacy of begging the question. He ought to study a good work on logic. Second, he treats anti-evolutionists as if they were sadly behind the times; as if they had not yet caught up with the people of 1875. This jibing at the1 intelligence of other people is a cheap way of dealing with opponents. It is" the Billingsgate way. As a rule, it simply advertises the bad temper of the person resorting to it, and his lack of the judicial spirit; also his consciousness of the fact that he has no arguments to present to uphold his cause. We wish to ask a simple question: Is it a mark of such wonderful “ progress” to believe that man was evolved from a brute ancestry? That it took his ancestors about a mil­ lion years .to! learn to walk on their hind legs? That they were once long-tailed, monkey-like creatures clambering about in the trees of the forests and jungles? Read H. G. Wells’ description of the “ old man” of the paleolithic age, devouring a half-decayed, uncooked fowl, and watching his chance to kill off his growing sons lest they become his rivals, and then tell us whether belief in such an origin for man is a sign-manual of progress and advancement. Put in contrast with it the Biblical account of the creation of man in the divine image, and, to our mind, it is the difference between day and night. In that record we can easily see the ground and source and cause of all true progress. It is so uplifting and potential a basis for man’s advancement and eternal purpose that no one should be surprised at the Christian’s unwillingness to surrender it for any other view. (To be continued)

Hudson Taylor, and the China Inland Mission

Hudson Taylor in Early Years

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor This book makes no claim to be anything but a" timely and grateful record of the Lord’s dealing with Hudson Taylor in the early years of the China Inland Mission. It is not fiction, though the form in which it. comes to us is un­ usual, perhaps, for a biogra­ phy. ft is the faithful story of the growth of a soul in the knowledge and love of God. Cloth, $3.00 NOTICE—Combined volume^—t paper Edition— George Muller of Bristol

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor This book tells the story of the later years of the China Inland Mission and is a con­ tinuation of the story begun in “ Hudson Taylor in Early Years.” It is a marvelous record of the growth of a work of God, so marvelous in fact, that if we did not know that it was an absolutely true re­ cord of events we would be ' inclined to class it as pure fiction. Cloth, $3.00 he two books in one—Thin Cloth, $5.75

By A. T. Pierson Sometimes we need something to give us more faith in* God and especially more faith in His .Word. Under such conditions we know of no book that will better repay you for reading. It is a wonderful story of a wonderful man, told in a wonderful way, and it will do your soul untold good. vDon’t delay ordering. Cloth, $2.50 Charles G. Finney An Autobiography Mary Slessor of Calabar

By W. P. Livingstone This thrilling life story of Mary Slessor of Calabar is the missionary book of the period. It is a book of surpassing in­ terest and tells how this poor Scotch lassie went among the most degraged natives of Af­ rica suffering many hardships and much privation. It tells also of many almost incred­ ible adventures, but best of all it tells of the transforming power of the Gospel story when told by one whose heart .is filled with the love o f. the Master. Read this book and loan it to all your friends. Cloth, $2.00

Written by himself—yes; but not written in a spirit of self-praise. Written with the thought that his own deeper Christian life experience might be a help and an inspiration to others. Anyone interested in the subject of Revival will find this book a veritable store­ house of information along the line of what is necessary in order to have a real Holy Ghost, soul-saving awakeping. If you are praying for a re­ vival get this book and read it. It may help you answer your own prayers. Cloth, $1.50

•as* ah’ CHRISTMAS BELLS Ring out the bells! The Christmas bells, O’er land and sea, in ev’ry clime; And, as the joyous music swells In honor of a truth sublime, Rejoice and sing, For Christ your King Was born, who now in glory dwells. Ring out the bells! Let ev’ry voice Unite to swell the glad refrain; And make the lowly Child your choice. In glory He will come again Down from His throne To claim His own Forevermore. Rejoice! Rejoice!

Arthur T. Pierson

By Delavan Leonard Pierson A Biography by His Son

“ Friends who heard Dr. Pierson again and again will rejoice in this book. Mr. Pierson has given us the story of a growing, upward-struggling, brave life, with its lights and shadows, its God-led, world-wide achievements, and its interflow of influence with other lives, and he has done it with breadth and fine sim­ plicity and admirable balance.”—Sunday School Times. New edition, illustrated, $2.00 Jerry McAuley An Apostle to the Lost The Personal Life o f David Livingstone By W. Garden Blaikie, D. D. “The Bookman” says: “ Af­ ter all the years that have in­ tervened, this book still re­ mains the most complete, au­ thentic and' inspired of all the biographies of Livingstone;” Cloth, $1.50 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. Edited by R. M. Offord, LL. D. A book to read and then ponder upon the glorious Gos­ pel and its effects upon men so low in the mire as to be almost unrecognizable as hu­ man beings. Jerry McAuley is dead, but his wonderful work for Christ will live for­ ever. Cloth, $1.50

—Amelia M. Starkweather

THE KING’S BUSINESS ON THE MISSION FIELD Don’t forget that we have' a large list of missionaries on the firing line who are depending on us for The King’s Business. It would thrill your heart to read some of the letters we get telling of the inspiration the K. B. brings to them. KEEP THE MISSIONARY FUND REPLENISHED!

B I O L A B O O K R O O M Bible Institute, Los Angeles, Cal.

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