Spirit of Prophecy, Volume 3.
WE have before called attention to these volumes, and have given many extracts from Volume 2, and we now call the attention of our Sabbath-schools especially to Volume 3. The first part of this volume is devoted to the closing up of Christ's ministry on earth,—his betrayal, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension,—which will be the subject of our lessons for a season. We know of no other book that brings these scenes out so vividly, and makes them appear so real. No one can read it without having a deeper sense of the love of God than ever before, and a better knowledge of the infinite sacrifice by which we are redeemed. We are too apt to learn our lessons mechanically; to get a knowledge of events, and everything connected with their occurrence, without fully perceiving the full meaning of them. While accuracy of knowledge is necessary, it should serve only to assist our discernment of spiritual things; otherwise it is really of no practical use. Many of our people feel unable to provide themselves with all the helps for Bible study that they desire. There are many really useful books that are not within reach of the majority; but every body can obtain this. Not only should every Sabbath-school scholar read it, but every Christian should make it a daily study, in connection with the Bible.