ness and obedience to the Spirit of God. The author discusses some of the “ how’s " and “ why’s” of this in extremely practical terms which makes this a valuable book for all who desire to understand what con stitutes the well-motivated or com mitted Christian. — 95 pages; pa- per; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pa., 1969; $1.25. — Reviewed by Shirley Keyes. “LET THE LOWER LIGHTS BE BURNING” featuring the Old Fashioned Revival Hour Quartet, Word Records, Waco, Texas. Stereo WST-8477 LP with Rudy Atwood at the piano. The quartet includes John Lundberg, Jack Coleman, Ken Brown, and Arthur Jaissle. The lovely photograph on the album jacket portrays the title as it shows a lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Some of the selections include: “ A Shelter in the Time of Storm," “ Farther Along,” “ Does Jesus Care?,” “ Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart," “ Let the Lower Lights be Burning,” and other selections.
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Continued from page 35 Scripture, salvation by merit or mercy, and the other issues of morality, worship, involvement with the world, and the true nature of Christian ambition are as much alive and relevant now as in New Testament times. The book opens with a cogent plea for theological definition, which it is recognized is an unpopular stance in a day of relativism and pragmatism. And after showing Christ’s teaching on these fundamental issues, it con cludes with a post script challeng ing the church truly to bow before Him as Teacher and Lord. Stott is biblical and fair in his application, criticizing both liberal and evan gelical Christianity where they are unfaithful to the Lord’s position in a way that is faithful to the Lord’s own spirit of concern for the salva tion of men.— 213 pages; paper; Inter-Varsity Press, Chicago, 1970; $2.50. — Reviewed by Dr. R. L. Saucy. Four plays that are relevant to our times, thought-provoking and at times shocking. Christ is lifted up in the midst of unusual situa tions. — Cloth; 149 pages; Flem ing H. Revell, Old Tappan, N.J., 1970; $3.95. — Reviewed by Bill Roberts. TORTURED FOR HIS FAITH BY HARALAN POPOV This is the story of a Bulgarian pastor who miraculously survived thirteen years of Communist im prisonment and torture. With a pis tol -to his head by his captors who called for a confession, or when longing for death to terminate his suffering, this courageous man of God was sustained by his faith in the Lord. Yet in spite of suffering almost to death, Pastor Popov min istered to his fellow-prisoners. He finally got hold of-a New Testament that had been partly torn up for rolling cigarettes. He memorized as much as he could, and communi- TIM WHOSOEVER— FOUR CHRISTIAN DRAMAS FOR READING BY JEROME HINES
cated with others by tapping on cell walls. Bible instruction was con trived. Many were saved. The read er will be moved with pity and thanksgiving that he himself has been spared such a lot and filled with admiration for such a heroic Christian. — 156 pages; paper; Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, 1970; $.75. — Reviewed by Arnold D. Ehlert. Do you realize that in God’s pro gram for the world, you are indis pensable? Not one person who is a Christian can afford himself the luxury of believing that he does not matter, for as Don Hillis so ably points out in this little book, the Holy Spirit has chosen to make Himself dependent upon God’s peo ple to accomplish His work. Be cause this is so, each person must be challenged to a new responsive- YOU ARE INDISPENSABLE BY DON W. HILLIS
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FORGOTTEN John 1:12 & II Corinthians 9:15 The holiday hustle and bustle, The scurrying ’round to and fro; Gay tinsel and paper and rib bon, And evergreens covered with snow; Department stores teeming with shoppers O’erloaded with gifts head to toe! Holiday music and carols, Silver bells filling the air; Santas on every street comer, Christmas trees all trimmed with care; Houses all shiny with gay lights, Decorations and cards every where! C hristtoos / And there in the shadows — Forgotten . . . ! the One at Whose birth An angel with heavenly chorus Proclaimed the glad tidings to earth, Saying, “Glory to God in the highest!” —0 Gift of unspeakable worth !— Now ’midst the wrappings and boxes, These things of the world, we hold dear;
The holly, the cookies, the turkey, Their fragrances filling the air! ’Midst these . . . the dear Sav iour stands waiting — Forgotten . . . / No room for Him there! How futile is Christmas without H i m ! How meaningless is all the cost! How worthless these gifts that are given! Forgotten . . . ! God’s Gift and the Cross! How empty the heart that re jects Him! How tragic the soul that is lost! * * * Dear Lord, Like the star, let me shine at this season, That I may lead others to Thee; Like the angels, proclaim the glad tidings: Salvation so great and so free! Lord, E ’ e n o n e s o u l , from the Babe in the manger, May I point to Thy Son on the Tree; Just one heart opened wide to receive Him, Where forgotten no more mil He be! — S y l v ia A . S t o r m s
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