King's Business - 1916-04

Religious Stories for Young People (Continued)

Stepping Heavenward

Effie’s Temptation

By Annette Whymper. This story is told in the first person. Effie is a servant girl who has had few advantages and has much to learn. After many bitter exper­ iences she finds her Best Friend and learns to live near to Him, ; .....— .... .............................25 cents The First Soprano By Mary Hitchcock. The first soprano in the church choir listens to a sermon which opens her eyes to the fact that she is singing for the praise o f men and her own glory, rather than for the glory o f God. This is the first step in a long series o f experiences which lead her to devote her life and talents entirely to her Maker. The story is interesting and profitable from cover to cover. Neatly bound. , — ........................ '..................50 cents Alison’s Ambition By Mary Hampden. The story o f a scholarship: : school life-conflict_ between ambition and honesty, between resentment and forgiveness, between right and-wrong, between true Christianity and sham Chris­ tianity. ........................................ 25 cents Christie’s Old Organ By Mrs. O. F. Walton. “ Old Treffy” ' possesses a hand-organ which is very dear to him. Christie, a street waif, whose mother’s dying message Was that she was going home, is attracted by-the melody o f “ Home, Sweet Home,” played by Old Treffy on his organ. A close friendship springs up between the two, and they both eventually learn the way to the Home that is made Home by Jesus. Bound in orna­ mented boards. ....................... ................. ...................25 cents Christie, the King’s Servant By Mrs. O. F. Walton. This is the story o f Christie as a young man and his work here for the King o f Kings. The old organ has its share in the story, and there are many incidents .o f thrilling interest. Printed on a good grade o f paper and sub­ stantially bound. ............................................................75 cents The Harvest of the Sea By W . T. Grenfell. Relates the life

By Mis. Elizabeth Prentiss. This is one o f the old stories that will never wear out. The gradual development o f Christian character from her sixteenth birthday- to middle age o f an impetuous, brilliant, warm-hearted girl, is the subject o f this life-like story. Neatly bound in cloth, boxed.............. 35c A Beautiful Possibility By Edith Ferguson Black. A young girl, brought up by an infidel father, living in one o f the West Indian islands, sud­ denly finds herself an orphan. She is trans­ ported-to New England to the home of her rrnly uncle. Her idolized father’s last w ords: “ Make it the business' o f your life tb find Jesus Christ,” haunt her and finally transform her /whole life.' The story is unusually well told. Cloth ..................................................... $1.25 A Princess in Calico By Edith Ferguson Black., The heroine o f this book is a princess because she is . the daughter o f the King., Her life is the story o f self-denial and consecration. Cloth ................................|........................ 75c Roses By Amy Le Feuvre! "This is a story that is interesting to readers o f all ages who have young hearts. An old lady whose years have been spent among flowers takes a little motherless girl to care for during the father’s absence. The '.child’s delight at being classed as a rosebud in God’s gar­ den, and her earnest desire to fulfilL this mission, are the central theme o f the story. Tastefully bound in green with ink decora­ tions. ......... ..................................................50 cents Benedicta’s Stranger By K. E. Vernham. Benedicta becomes acquainted with her “stranger” long before he knows o f her existence. O f their later friendship and how the tnan and the child helped each other to become better ac­ quainted with the Lord Jesus, the story tells in an interesting way. .......... -— -—— ................... 25 cents Cassy By Hesba Stretton. Miss Stretton is the author o f many books, all pf which teach the Gospel story simply, clearly and forcibly. The story o f how Cassy found the Lord Jesus Christ, and how she led her old master to the same Fountain-Head holds the attention from beginning to end. •.......... -..................... ......................... 50 cents Order from the BIOLA BOOK

o f the North Sea fishermen on the Dogger bank; the cruel apprenticeship, the bitter life, the gallant deeds o f courage and o f seamanship, the evils o f drink, the work o f the deep sea mission. These are real sea tales that will appeal to every bne who cares for salt water, and are told admir­ ably. ■* - 1 ..........-................................................... $ 1.00 ROOM, Los Angeles, California.

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