barked on the present program of making tracts appealing to believers and unbelievers, with pleasing formats, mes sages deeply spiritual, true to the Word, printed on good paper in readable type. Although it was necessary to increase our prices slightly, the volume of sale has increased substantially, indicating to some extent the Lord’s blessing on our endeavors. Our decision was arrived at after giving thought to the fact that business firms spend hundreds of millions of dol lars per year on high-class promotional folders advertising their* products, be cause they know that there is power in the printed word—power to mould the thoughts and opinions of men and to in fluence them to action. The very appear ance of the folder demanded a reading. How much more effective would a gospel tract be when presented in a comparable manner, and in addition, have God’s mighty power harnessed to the message! —H enry G. P erry , Executive Secretary, American Tract Society, New York, N. Y. No Hand-holding In the January issue of The King’s Business we notice an illustration of a young man and a young woman— Page 13. The article by Dr. Orr covering many of the modern conditions which con front our young people at the present time as never before, we think is very much in order. But along with the other modern man ifestations discussed in the article is that of promiscuous hand-holding, which seems to be as worldly as questions of dress and habits. I am wondering if the appearance of such a picture does not practically nullify the good effects of what Dr. Orr has to say. We are located in the home of a Chris tian college . . . and we are quite famil iar with Christian institutions as well as the youth tendencies manifested within them, such as freedom between the sexes, and realize that this is one of the greatest bars to a true Christian atmosphere in higher education. — S. H ugh P aine Houghton, New York . I was reading the fourth of a series of chats with young people in the Jan uary issue. Dr. Orr’s article on clothes, make-up, etc. is very edifying based on all those Scripture references, but I am wondering about the wisdom of insert ing a picture as you have, along with an article of that nature which shows fri-r volity and light-heartedness, rather than consecration and devotion to their Lord and Master . . . I question, too, whether it is really right for a young lady to wear “ bobby sox” as shown in the pic ture. —M rs . G. B. M ayskens Roseland. Minnesota Constructive letters, commendatory or otherwise, are invited. Anonymous com munications cannot be used — Ed. Page Thirteen
the light shone in as not only she, but the younger grandmother as well, with bowed heads opened their hearts to the Saviour. Hidden away from civilization, behind cinder hills, and off the beaten track of the white man, sat these poor, dear souls in the blackness of darkest night, but they were not hidden from God. He sent us that day to bring them to Him. Truly, “the people that walked in dark- dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined” (Isa. 9:2).
¡d e a d e r ¡R e a c t io n Dr. Talbot's Missionary Articles After reading the article by Dr. Talbot on his trip into Borneo, I felt that I had been there with him. Because of my personal acquaintance with the missionaries he mentioned, it, of course, was all very real to me. The article was instructive, stimulating and inspiring. Dr. Talbot’s appraisal of the mission aries and their work was most compen sating, especially to those of us who are giving ourselves to world-wide evangel ism. I now have before me the article, “ I SAW INDIA’S SORROW,” and I am sure it is going to be a blessing. There is no space better used in your valuable magazine than that which you give to missionary articles. —R. R. B rown , D.D. Pastor, Omaha Gospel Tabernacle, Omaha, Nebr. I read with deep interest Dr. Talbot’s articles in The King’s Business. What an uplift to the courageous workers on these needy fields his presence must have been! This contact will mean blessing through many years. —Z. D. T eeter Los Angeles, Calif. I am planning to work up Dr. Talbot’s article ’ on “ I Saw the Wild Men of Borneo” and give it in our Junior De partment as a flannelgraph lesson. There are several of the object lessons that I want to use too. I enjoyed the articles by Dr. Barnhouse and Dr. Lee in the Christmas number which I read from cover to cover. —F rances T hornhill Lynchburg, Ya. My six-year-old grandson is very en thusiastic abovit your articles on Dr. Talbot’s missionary trip. He asked me to read over and over to him, “ I Saw the Wild Men of Borneo.” How he did laugh over the monkey stew for Dr. Talbot’s birthday! —M rs . E. J. B igley Berkeley, Calif. The King’s Business has certainly been a blessing to me. I read it from cover to cover. It has articles to meet every one’s needs. It truly is a wonderful magazine! Dr. Talbot’s articles about his trips were certainly a revelation of terrible conditions that exist in the world. Everywhere one turns there are always starving, hungry souls seeking after peace . . . Missionaries are needed everywhere. —E. M ehagian Pasadena, Calif. Attractive Tracts I would like to express my sincere ap preciation for your excellent article in the January edition of The King’s Busi ness entitled, “ Don’t Give Cheap Tracts.” About two years ago our Society em
Navajo Mother and Child But there are thousands more like them — some young, some old, some strong, some weak—but all in need of Christ. These are the real Americans, and what are we doing about their evangelization? God arouse us to our responsibility to the Navajos and all the American Indians! Is the Lord not saying to you, “ I send thee . . . to open their eyes, and to turn them from dark ness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God” (Acts 26:17, 18). I Know I know not how that Calvary's Cross A world from sin could free: I only know its matchless love Hath brought G od 's life to me. I know not how that Joseph's tomb Could solve deaths mystery: I only know a living Christ Our Immortality. — Harry W ebb Harrington M A R C H , 19 5,0
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