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years of study of the Word of God and the world-wide drift of the times have enabled him to give to the reader in brief but pungent terms, facts worthy of deep consideration, (Revell) $1.25 “ Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,” and other poems, by, S. Trevor Francis, with foreword by Dr. F. B. Meyer, who says: "It is impossible for most of us to see the visions, hear the words or catch the divine harmonies, which the poet’s ear is quick and his heart alert, to detect. Mr. Trevor Francis has seen and heard more than most of us and has clothed his conceptions in lan guage of considerable elevation and power.” (Pickering & Inglis) (3 /6 ) $1.60 Russell H. Conwell and His Work, including his world-famous inspira tional lecture, "Acres of Diamonds." The complete story of Dr. Conwell’s life and achievements, written with his approval and cooperation by Agnes Rush Burr, who was for many years closely associated with his work, and whom Dr. Conwell appointed his bi ographer. Illustrated with many photographs, a number of which have not been published before. His "Acres of Diamonds" was delivered more than six thousand times, the receipts from jtvhich formed the financial basis for the building of two hospitals and of Temple University. (Winston Co.) $1.50 Putting on Immortality, by Clarence Edward Macartney, pastor Arch Street Presbyterian Church, of Philadelphia. Dr. Macartney takes up the great theme of life after death and describes first the human desire for immortality and then shows the reasonableness of the hope of life after death. He takes up the teaching of the Old Testament and of the New Testament, and shows their implications. Such subjects as the Resurrection of the Body, Future Punishment, the Last Judgment, the Possibility of the Living Conversing with the Dead, and the Relationships and Joys of Heaven are also treated in a scholarly and Scriptural way. It is a pleasure to commend this volume by this nationally known Defender of the Faith. It is inspiring and instruc tive. (Revell) $1.50 BOOKLETS AND PAMPHLETS Old Truths for Young Lives, by Mrs. ■Minnie M. Gray. Eighteen little Bible stories for children, suitable for bed time telling (B- I* Colp. Ass’n) 10c Is the Antichrist at Hand? by Os wald J. Smith, Foreword by Dr. E. Ralph Hooper, who says: "Mr. Smith’s book is a book for the hour. No one can read the book without being im pressed with the importance of the times in which we are living. It is fresh, stimulating, clear and forceful.”
The Redemption Reciter, by Hy. Pickering. A collection of two hun dred Bible stories and selections for Sunday School and church services, as well as for home use. All true and helpful for parents, teachers and others. Well worth while. (Picker ing & Inglis) (3/-net) $1.25 The Golden Parable,' by D a v i d James Burrell, D. D., LL. D. The gifted, author, and pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church of New York City, presents an exposition of the wonder ful story of the Prodigal Son in twelve sermons, rich in spiritual suggestion, and carrying truths vital .in import ance (Revell) $1.25 Hie Red Theology in the Far East, by Charles H. Coates, ("Jonathan Blunt" of the Anglo-Chinese Press), for twenty years missionary to China and Thibet. In two parts (1 ) The oretical. (2) Practical. Every preacher should possess this valuable book and enlighten his congregation with the facts so ably given therein. Outline and Object, for Eyes and Ears of Boys and Girls, by J. W. Jor dan. Four hundred original Scrip ture outlines, suitable for blackboard talks, object lessons and Bible Read ings. We heartily commend this book to all preachers and teachers of young people, as well as for older believers. It is invaluable. (Pickering & Inglis) (3/-net) $1.25 Sermons in Action, by Henry T. Sell, author of "Sermons in Stories," "Ser mons in Objects,” etc. Here are fifty "quick action” short stories of inter esting happenings. Every one has a practical application. Many may be used on the blackboard. One could fill a class room by their use or build up a prayer meeting. Buy it and try it. (Revell) $1.25 God’s Picked Young Men, by Henry K. Pasma, M.A. The author has se lected sixteen young men, ten from the Old Testament and six from the New. Each character is uniquely and iiiter- estingly described. We commend it heartily and could wish that every teacher of a young men’s class would see the possibility of their becoming "Gbd’s picked men." Buy it, read it and pass it on. (B. I. Colportage Ass’n) 75c Soonderbai Powar, by Kate Storrie, with foreword by Wm. C. Irvine, Ed itor of The Indian Christian. The story of a life of unceasing devotion lived by a convert of Western India brought to Christ when 20 years of. age and giving over 45 years of unin terrupted service to her own people, winning many of them to Christ and training many of them for service. A work of faith, crowned with God’s
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rich blessing. All who read this book will be inspired to increased faith in the power of the Word of God and the satisfaction of service for Him. (Pick ering & Inglis) (3 /6 net) $1.50 Bible Hero Stories. The story and pictures are by J. H. Shankwiler. Mo ses, David and Paul are the subjects of the three stories before us. The booklets are beautifully and attrac tively bound, illustrated in color. We feel sure that every one into whose
The Long-looked For MISSIONARY ATLAS!
We now have before us what every true lover of the Lord and of His work has longed for — an atlas containing a Direc tory of Missionary Societies; Classified Summaries of Mis sionary Statistics; Maps show ing the location of Mission Sta tions throughout the world; a Descriptive A c c i n n t o f the Principal Mission Lands, and Comprehensive Indices. The atlas is issued by the In stitute of Social and Religious Research, and edited by Harlan P. Beach, D. D., F. K. G. 8., and Charles H. Fahs, B. A., B. D., and the splendid maps are by J o h n Bartholomew, F.R.G.S., of the Edinburgh Geographical Institute. In size the Atlas Is 10x15 inches, and contains 250 pages. It is invaluable as a reference work for any one de siring information regarding missionary work in this and other lands.
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hands these stories come— young or old— will gladly read them, and we commend them for widespread distri bution. (Standard Pub. Co., . Cincin nati, 0 .) 25c each. Quiet Talks on the Crisis and After, by S. D. Gordon, the noted author of the “ Quiet Talks” series of books. He visualizes the story of the Bible briefly a n d e m p h a s i z e s the crisis confronting the world and the church today. He has made an inten sive study of world conditions and the serious situation facing us today. His
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