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who might not otherwise be drawn to read a book of this character.” Thus someone has penned his opinion of the little book, “Four Walls of Home.” The writer of this review, too, can say that to her, it is a little bouquet of beauty and charm. Each chapter is short, concise, and bears a restful, helpful, fragrant message, gath ered from the Scriptures. Some of the chapter subjects are : “A Sense of Home” ; “Yoke-Fellows” ; “Monday M o r n i n g ” ; “Table Talk: Breakfast Time” ; Table Talk: Supper Time” ; “A Well-Trodden Threshold” ; etc. If one of the chapter- flowers should extend its head a little above the others, I should say it would be “Fallow Time,”—a pretty little mes sage on “Ye are God’s Tilled Land” (1 Cor. 3:9 R. V.). 94 pages. Published by Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier, London. English price 2/6. —o— S tu a rt’s Choice B y C h a r lo tte M urray This is a new “Red-Cord Series” book. It is a splendid book to put into the hands of young people. The hero of the story is a young man who, realizing that he is about to inherit a vast estate and succeed his grandfather and become the Earl of Arrandale, adopts a unique method of preparation. He wants to know the people as they really are and as they live, in or der that he might be f in a position to really help them when he becomes Earl. So he buys a humble little stationery store and lives among them without tell ing them who he is. The story is inter esting and wholesome and carries a thread of romance and love' with it also. Pub lished by Pickering & Inglis. Price 2 /-net. English, U. S. $1.00. —o— . Pepper and Co. B y E s t h e r E . E nock A new book of the “Golden Crown” series. It is the story of an orphaned group of five children, brought up by Auntie Frankie, a beautiful Christian character who mothers them all from the smallest, gentle loving seven-year-old Les lie, winning them all by her practical Christian love. It is an inspiring book and can be clearly understood and en joyed by a girl or hoy of ten or twelve as well as older people. Published by Pick ering & Inglis. Price 2/6, U. S. $1.25. —o— The Way to Heaven For a Sixpence B y J o h n J . R a e This is a 96-page book, published by Pickering & Inglis. Priced at 1/3 net (English price). It is the story of a poor lad whose mother is an invalid and he is her .only support. He has a simple, child like trust and faith in Jesus and on being asked by a gentleman where to find a certain place, tells him in such a polite, pointed way that the man says to him: “If you can tell me the way to heaven as clearly as you told me the way to that street, I will give you a sixpence.” The little boy quotes “ 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.’ ” His influence for good stands out in the story throughout. First the man he spoke to in the begin ning of the story; next his own invalid
mother was led to accept Jesus as her Saviour; his little friend Jeannie became a follower, and the story ends with his becoming a medical missionary, having re ceived his help and training in the home of some good friends. The author does not fail to point out the true way of sal vation—that of accepting Christ, not on our own merits, but through believing on Him as our personal Saviour. Here is a book that is distinctly dif ferent. The title page announces that it is a correcting of Lexicons and of mistrans- lations and erroneous interpretations in all the English versions of the Bible. That the author attempts a daring task is evi dent from this printed sub-title. So care fully is the argument wrought out that it is almost unfair to the author to state his conclusions without giving the detail of the argument. The positions taken are orthodox and Scriptural to the core, and the entire book is an appeal for accuracy and for a vastly increased study of Greek and the Greek Testament. The author has been at pains to compare all of the prom inent English versions and to trace back to their classical sources the Greek words that are under examination. His work in setting aside baptismal regeneration is fundamental and satisfying. His exposi tion of 1 Peter 3 :20, 21, where the saving of Noah and his family is compared to salvation in Christ, is the most complete and convincing exegesis of this confess edly difficult passage that has ever fallen under our attention. No condensation of the argument will meet the case. It should be read and digested in detail. The author has found it necessary to coin certain English words in order that the Greek meaning may be properly conveyed. He has used great care in such work. A superficial reading o f‘this book or a glancing through it will lead only to con fusion of mind. A careful mastering of the points made by the author, one by one* will lead to a much clearer understanding of many vital passages and to a deeper reverence for the accuracy of the text as originally penned by the men who were “borne along” by the Holy Spirit. 228 pages. The Biola Book. Room. $2.00. This is a new song; the music written by Geo. C. Stebbins, the words being in spired by Dr. R. A. Torrey’s last diary entry. It is an excellent song with a musical setting well in keeping with the spirit of the poem and should be a real blessing to the Church. We feel that it will receive a hearty welcome by the Christian singing public. Published by Gilmore Music Co. Price 35c. Sold by Biola Book Room. — o — Friend or Foe B y S. E. B urrow (Honor Series) A tale of three soldiers. The story centers around a young man brought up in a Christian home. He enlisted and" proved himself a true follower of Christ and succeeded in winning his two friends to Christ. Published by Pickering & Inglis. Price 1/6—seventy-five cents. The Wounding of Error B y J o h n T. G lover Take Time For Prayer B y J o h n R. C l e m e n t s
Seeing Greater Things B y D r . N orthcote D eck R eview ed by R ev J o h n H . H u n t e r Those who are familiar with Northcote Deck’s writings, will welcome this inter esting, informing, and inspiring book which comes from the heart and mind of one whom they already appreciate. To those who do not know Dr. Deck, this book would be a very happy introduc tion to a deeply spiritually ryinded writer, and we so recommend it heartily. Dr. Deck is connected with the South Sea Evangelical Mission, whose field of service is in the British Solomon Islands. He has written two other volumes, one entitled “Mounting Up With Wings,” the other, “The Credentials of the Cross.” Both are well worth reading. This later book, “Seeing Greater Things,” gets its title from the saying of our Lord to Nathaniel, “Thou shalt see greater things than these” (John 1:50), The first chapter deals with this promise and expounds it most helpfully, and asks and answers the question, “What ‘Greater Things’ am I to Covet, to Make the Goal of my Life?” Chapter two deals with the all-too-prevalent condition of professing Christians, and is entitled “Living to ‘The Outer Man.’ ” Chapter follows chapter, fifteen of them, all opening up in a most stimulating fashion the weaknesses of the ordinary Christian life, the purposes of God concerning the believer’s life, and how the believer may come into that ex perience which God has purposed for him. This is great truth for every one of us. Dr. Deck not only states the truth, but illustrates his teaching by telling incidents from his work in the Solomon Islands. The book consequently has a twofold message—a spiritual message for the in dividual life, and a narrative or historical missionary message which will broaden the reader’s knowledge and enlarge his missionary horizon. The earnest reader will rise from the book refreshed* strengthened and Istimu lated. We need just, such books to help prepare the way for a great spiritual awakening that will lead to heart-search ing, consecration, and prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. Published by Pickering & Inglis. 174 pp. 3/-net. Price in U. S. $1.50. Book of the Month—Combination Offer SEEING GREATER THINGS B y N orthcote D eck Price $1.50 WlthThe King’s Business (Reg. $1.25) $2.25 S av e 5 0 C ents
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