Study, Meditation, and Prayer
By M. E. K.
ONE of the greatest opportunities brought to our young people by the new year is that of entering on a systematic plan of Bible study and prayer. The “Morning Watch Calendar” for 1911, with its “New-year’s Resolve,” its gems of thought, and a text for every day in the year, will serve as a daily reminder and an aid in the formation of this Christian habit. The close relation to the Sabbath-school lessons, and the sunset feature, make this little booklet especially valuable. The eagerness with which this aid is sought after is one of the hopeful signs of the quickening of spiritual life. One thing perhaps above all others we need to learn in this hurrying age,—to “take time to be holy.” Would you understand the Bible? Then remember that—. “The Bible is not an iron safe, to be opened by those who are keen enough to discover the combination; it is rather a rare and delicate flower, that must have a certain atmosphere before it can be induced to unfold its petals, disclose its honey cup, and share with you its perfume. “The atmosphere of the Book is the atmosphere of prayer. When you have entered your closet, opened the window toward Jerusalem, and felt the heavenly breeze fan your cheeks, then the pages are transformed into a living voice, and the Book becomes indeed to you the Word of God.” If any have not yet obtained the “Morning Watch Calendar,” let them order at once. The price is five cents. Envelopes for remailing on request.