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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 25, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 47.

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The Reading Courses

By M. E. K.

Words of appreciation which we receive from those who are enjoying the reading courses this year are cheering. One secretary writes: “The number of our reading course members is still growing. I have visited some who are reading ‘Quiet Talks on Service,’ and the testimony of all is that it is just splendid. I must say for myself that it is proving a great blessing to me.”
To those who have not enrolled, we again extend the invitation. It is never too late to begin. True, the outlines started in the Instructor of October 5, but with a little earnest effort you can make up this reading. The choice of books, like the choice of friends, is a serious duty. We are as responsible for what we read as for what we do. God has a special work for every young man and woman in this closing message. You may not be privileged to equip with a college education; but just where you are, you may begin to prepare for service. The needs of a dying world never pleaded more earnestly than they do to-day for young men and women of sterling worth. Some opportunities lie in the arms of the past, others are hidden in the bosom of the future, but the present are ours. Among the many which you may seize to-day are the reading courses.
A Missionary Volunteer secretary wrote to her young people: “The long, pleasant evenings of summer have given place to those of autumn, when we close the doors against the outer darkness, and turn to the light within. These evenings spent in the home circle are rare opportunities for improving our minds and enriching our characters, but opportunities which, if neglected, will rise up and condemn us in the Judgment.”
Not only the young people, but the whole family, could profitably take up this reading course work. We are told by the spirit of prophecy to “form a home reading circle, in which every member of the family shall lay aside the busy cares of the day and unite in study.” Let parents encourage their children in this good reading.
The books needed are as follows:—

Missionary Volunteer Reading Course No. 3

  1. “Quiet Talks on Service.” Cloth, 75 cents.
  2. “The Moslem World.” Cloth, 50 cents; paper, 35 cents.
  3. “The Great Second Advent Movement.” Cloth, $1.25; paper, 50 cents.

Junior Reading Course No. 2

  1. “Letters From the Holy Land.” Cloth, 50 cents; paper, 25 cents.
  2. “Three historical books of the Bible.”
  3. “My Garden Neighbors.” Cloth, $1.
The Youth’s Instructor is needed in both these courses. That, as well as Nos. 1 and 2 in the Missionary Volunteer Course, should be ordered from the Review and Herald, Takoma Park, D. C.; No. 1 in the Junior Course, from the Pacific Press, Mountain View, Cal.; others from any of our tract societies or publishing houses. Those enrolling should send their names to their conference Missionary Volunteer secretary.
M. E. K.