Some New Literature

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 27, 1905

Some New Literature

FROM far-off China there come to us four tracts printed in the strange-looking characters of the language of that country. The titles of these tracts are “Know Thy Creator,” “The Sinner’s Need of Christ,” “The True Sabbath,” and “Questions on Genesis.” In a letter accompanying these tracts Sister Anderson, the secretary of the China Mission, gives the following information concerning them:—

“Know Thy Creator,” is original matter prepared by Elder J. N. Anderson. It is an appeal to the things that are visible as proof of the existence and authority of the invisible Creator, and an exhortation to the worship of the true God. Price, $1.50 a hundred. “The Sinner’s Need of Christ,” is a translation of the chapter under this heading in “Steps to Christ.” Price, $1 a hundred. “The True Sabbath,” is original matter prepared by Brother Keh Nga Pit, who accepted the message at Amoy last year, and is a fresh, strong presentation of this truth in real native style. Price, $2.50 a hundred. “Questions and Answers on the First Sixteen Chapters of Genesis,” by Elder E. Pilquist, of Honan, is intended as an introduction to the study of this scripture in the Mandarin dialect. Price, $3 a hundred. The first three tracts mentioned are published in easy Wan-li or universal book language of Chinese characters, and may be read by Chinese and Japanese of ordinary education. The fourth is understood by persons from the northern provinces of China, and may be read by the educated class from any district.

Sister Anderson also states that the mission has no funds for the circulation of these tracts, and suggests that there may be some persons in America who would like to make donations for this purpose. Any who desire to do so may send their gifts to the Mission Board, stating the object for which they are intended.

Thus the truths of this closing message are gradually finding their way to every tongue and people. We hope that many a darkened mind may be enlightened by this literature, and be turned “from idols to serve the living and true God.”