NEW AND ATTRACTIVE BOOKS.
By Editor
“THE ATONEMENT, An Examination of a Remedial System in the light of Nature and Revelation.” By J. H. Waggoner. We are happy to announce the completion of this work, which supplies a want that has long existed with us as a people. We have really had no work on the important subject of the Atonement. Although we have had one by that name, it was by no means worthy of the cause in the interest of which it professed to have been written, and hence was a failure. We regard the present work as setting forth the true light, both of nature and revelation, on this important subject. Its relation to other portions of our faith is also shown; which clothes the subject with new interest, and makes it one of paramount importance. All should have the work and study it. They will be well paid for so doing. Price 20c, postage 4c. “THE ADVENT KEEPSAKE; or a Text for Each Day in the Year, on the subjects of Christ’s Second Coming, the Resurrection, the New Earth, Promises for the Time of Trouble, &c.” Compiled by a Believer, in this Office. pp. 136. Cloth, gilt. This is the neatest and most attractive little book which has ever been issued by the Association. Just the thing for your own reading, to daily remind you of the faith we profess, and the good hope we cherish. A good thing also to present to your friends. Being composed entirely of scriptures, no Bible believer can take any exceptions to it; while it would surprise many to see that 365 texts could be found treating upon the subjects named, and thus might awaken in them an interest in these important themes. A good idea of the nature of this work is given in the preface which we herewith present. “This little Keepsake has been prepared solely for the purpose of ministering consolation to the children of God, who, in the midst of great trials and temptations, are awaiting the fulfillment of the promises. In no way could this so effectually be done as in the very words of the Scriptures. Having this object continually in mind, the Compiler has aimed to select only those texts which are of a consolatory character. Of course, this work is no attempt at literary skill. The arrangement is such that the thoughtful reader will get from it a pretty clear idea of the teachings of the Scriptures on the second coming of Christ. Our little Volume, then, is purely adventical, both in letter and in spirit. In it are presented most of those comforting portions which speak of the final deliverance of the people of God. What could be more appropriate for the church now in this time of patient waiting for Christ? May it be to them as Jacob’s gift to Pharaoh, ‘A little lamb, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds.’ Gen. xliii, 11. “If by reading this Keepsake, and meditating upon its contents, the attention of any shall be more fully directed to the contemplation of that greatest of all events, the glorious appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, the highest expectations of the Compiler will be fully realized.” “May the blessing of Him who will soon be seen ‘on the white cloud,’ go with it. *” We enter our plea for the “Monroe doctrine” in one department at least; we mean that of ladies’ fashions. The French occupation of Mexico, is as nothing for damage, when compared with the French invasion of all America, in the sphere of woman’s dress. The “occupation” is absolute, despotic, universal, largely ridiculous, frequently immodest, awfully exacting, and practically murderous. Would that the women of America had the good sense and courage combined to repel this “foreign intervention,” and to frame for themselves, an independent, tasteful, healthful American costume! Why not?—Sel. As in a letter, if the paper is small, and we have much to write, we write closer, so let us learn to economize and improve the remaining moments of life. HUSBAND AND WIFE.—Between you two, let no third person come to share the secret grief or joy that belongs to your two hearts alone. Let neither father, mother, brother, nor sister be the confident of that which concerns your domestic peace. “Bear all things, suffer all things; but in silence and sadness. “Let a moment of alienation or years of estrangement be healed and forgotten in after moments and years of intense love, but never let the wall of another’s confidence be built up between you and your wife’s or husband’s heart.”