March 1931
143
T h e
K i n g ’ s
B u s i n e s s
SELECT SONGS OFPRAISE—20c A great sons: book for evening services, special meetings and general use. Contains, “ TH E OLD RUGGED CROSS” , “ IN TH E GARDEN” and 158 other favorites. $20 per 100, not prepaid. Send 25c for sample post paid. Q uick service to all parts of the country. W ire or write. SAM U EL W . B EA ZLEY & SON 3807 A rm itag e A ve. CHICAGO, IL L .
brings the subject just as much closer in feeling to his fellow man as he is closer to God and less centralized in himself. It separates him from whatever is of the world or under the spirit of the world. He is not simply a man, as before, but he is more—a man who is exalted, hal lowed, glorified. This is holiness—the greatest power ever exerted by man, be ing not the power of man, but only of God Himself manifested in him. Christ was no ascetic; His separation was only the more real because it was the very instinct or the freest impulse of His char acter. This, now, is what we want—such a fullness of divine participation that we shall not require to be always shutting off the world by prescribed denials, but shall draw off from it naturally, because we are not of it. A true Christian, one who is deep enough in the godly life to have his affinities with God, will infallibly become a separated being. The instinct of holiness will draw him apart into a singular, superior, hidden life with God. And this is the true Christian power, be side which there is no other. —Horace Bushnell. In the parable of the sower, “the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things” are the thorns which, “entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.” What a catalogue of prickly and damaging things! As long as we are in the world,' we shall be surrounded by them. But by His keep ing power they will not be allowed to choke us, for, though in the world, we need not be of it. We are to be lilies “among thorns”—blooming and flourish ing to God’s praise and the commendation of the gospel!— Robert Lee. m A Very Present Help in Trouble He’s helping me now—this moment, Though I may not see it or hear. Perhaps by a friend far distant, Perhaps by a stranger near, Perhaps by a spoken message, Perhaps by a printed word; In ways that I know and know not I have the help of the Lord. He’s keeping me now—this moment, However I need it most. Perhaps by a single angel, Perhaps by a mighty host, Perhaps by the chain that frets me, Or the walls that shut me in ; In ways that I know and know not He keeps me from harm or sin. He’s guiding me now—this moment, In pathways easy or hard. Perhaps by a door wide open, Perhaps by a door fast barred, Perhaps by a joy withholden, Perhaps by a gladness given; In ways that I know and know not He’s leading me up to heaven. —Annie Johnson Flint. — o — April 14 —-“As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters” (Cant. 2:2).
$ 1 . 0 0 SSSS $ 1 . 0 0 21 B eautiful C ard s w ith C h ristia n sen tim en t, fitted w ith envelopes. T hree a sso rtm e n ts: No. I— A ll Religious Easter Greetings No. 2— Easter and Every. Day Greetings No. 3— Ideal, Every Day Greetings. Money refunded if not satisfactory. Address Mrs. L. F. P EA S E, 260 Laurel St., Dept K. Buffalo, N. Y.
thePreferred Book fo r Progressive TT Churches TT
I N “N e w S ong s fo r Service” a ll typ e s o f h ym n s are represented in a proper balance to provide suitable musical background for every religious use. Edited by Mr. Homer Rodeheaver it embodies his wealth of experience in the choice of words and music for every type of evangelistic meeting and church service. He and other leaders of Church Music and Relig ious Education have personally tested in actual use the 70 New Songs
never before issued in book form. Besides these there are over 250 Standard Church Hymns empha sizing the great spiritual messages, an exceptional selection of the popular Religious Education Hymns, many well-known devo tional hymns, and extensive Worship Programs and Scripture selections for responsive reading. Present day needs require a wider range of Hymns andGospel Songs to express musically the funda mentalsofourreligion. New Songs
for Service meets the needs of the militant progressive church of today in giving clear voice to these fundamentals. You owe it to your church to be in a position to advise the adoption of this inspiringbook. Mailcoupon below for examination copy. Special reduced price $40.00 per hundred; also in durable Bristol binding at $30.00 per 100. Prices not prepaid. Fully orchestrated for 14 instruments.
THE RODEHEAVER CO.
CHICAGO Room 1319, 28 E. Jackson Blvd.
PHILADELPHIA Dept. 19 721 Arch Street
(Address nearest office) 19 G entlem en: Please send m e a copy o f N ew Songs fo r Service for exam ination to be retu rn ed if n o t adopted an d also a copy o f your com plete catalog o f hym nals, song books, ju n io r choir, solos, quartets, pageants, etc. N a m e ____ __ _______________ _____________________ Street ______1______ ______ __ __________ _______ ______ ________ City , — w— ------ -------------------------- State ______________________ My Church is _____ ,______________ __________ _____________
Only as you see and examine this w onderful book can you appre ciate the help and value it will be in your church.
Made with FlippingBook HTML5