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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 18, 1902

Publishers’ Page

Conducted by the Department of Circulation of the Review and Herald Publishing Company.

“The Scriptural Foundations of Science”

I have read “The Scriptural Foundations of Science,” and find in it many valuable and useful thoughts. It is what the name of the book itself indicates. It shows the fallacy of harmonizing the Bible expressions with science on the ground of these expressions being the customary way of speaking. God accommodates himself to the people, yet He never states a thing that is not true, in order to meet men where they are. He always selects such words as are far-reaching, even beyond the comprehension of carnal man. By taking the expressions in the Bible to mean what they say, it lays a foundation for true science; but because those expressions are beyond the comprehension of men, they are held to be unscientific. The fallacy of such conclusions this book exposes.

It vindicates God, and shows very clearly that if we would be guided in science, it must be by the words of God, who is the author of all science. It is when we believe God because He speaks, that we obtain light and truth from His word. This principle the book vindicates. It shows that men’s ideas of science are not safe to follow, when not in harmony with the plain word of God, who inspired men to write the truth, which is the guide in all science. This is the object of the book, and the writer has admirably succeeded. “By faith we understand.” We commend the book to those who are in danger of wrecking their soul on this rock of skepticism, that God may be true and every man a liar.

S. N. Haskell.

A Special Offer

Having a few more copies of “The Two Republics” in three volumes, bound in paper covers, we offer to club “Supremacy of Peter” and “The Perils of the Republic” with this edition of “The Two Republics,” for the small price of $1.75 for the three books. The regular retail price of these books aggregates $3.

These are good books to loan to our neighbors. Club price, $1.75. Order of the Review and Herald Pub. Co.

Sabbath-School Lessons

The International Sabbath-School Quarterly, No. 28, containing Sabbath-school lessons for the second quarter of 1902, is just out. Orders can be filled promptly.

This number of the quarterly begins a new series of lessons on “Studies in the Gospel Message,” for the senior classes. The lessons are prepared in a skillful manner, and well designed to encourage the study of the Scriptures themselves, rather than the written lesson. They are designed to be merely a guide in the study of the word itself.

The lessons as presented in this number of the Quarterly are on the following subjects:—

The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Coming of the Lord; The Question of Supremacy; The Great Controversy Transferred to the Earth; The Two Mysteries; The Gift of the Seed; Faith Is the Victory; The Coming of the Seed; A Tent of Meeting and the True Temple; The Law of God in the Ark and in the Heart; The Promises to David; David’s Response to the Lord’s Promises; Building the House of David; The Sure Mercies of David.

Price, 5 cts. a copy. Order of your State Tract Society.

“Manual for Home and Church Schools”

A few words will express the sentiment of the present Theory and Practice class of the Keene Academy in regard to the “Manual for Home and Church Schools.”

“In the class we have studied the Manual carefully, sentence by sentence, and we think it unexcelled as an aid for all teachers of church schools.

“The course of study for church schools, the principles underlying Christian Education, the practical instruction on the application of these principles, and the information on general questions of school work contained in this book render it invaluable to the teacher. The contributors to this Manual are experienced church-school teachers.

“The Lord has a purpose in bringing this book into existence at present, for Christian Education surely is a potent factor in the Third Angel’s Message. The main object of the book is to prepare the way for the church-school teacher. It should be placed in the hands of the parents, that they may co-operate with the teacher. We do not consider any community ready for a church school until the Manual, or some similar work, has been placed in every home.

“Where the parents have taken an active interest in teaching their children right principles of education, the church-school work has been a success; and if the instruction given in the Manual is followed, we expect far greater success in the future.” Signed by the class.

In paper covers, 35 cts.; in cloth binding, 50 cts. Order of your State Tract Society.

“The Master’s Greatest Monosyllables”

The State tract society secretaries have been examining the new book, “The Master’s Greatest Monosyllables,” and we quote below some expressions they have made relative to the book, in their private correspondence.

New York.—We consider “The Master’s Greatest Monosyllables” a valuable little work in its line. It touches on the points in the Master’s work which but few, if any, have noticed. It is a little gem, and is full of helpful suggestions for any Christian.

T. E. Bowen.

Colorado.—I find it intensely interesting, very instructive, filled with seed thoughts and diamond-pointed arrowheads which direct saint and sinner to the One who said “Come,” “Go,” “Do,” “Lo.”

E. W. Carey.

Oregon.—I have finished reading “Monosyllables” with both pleasure and profit. It is a book full of inspiration for our young people.

T. H. Starbuck.

Arkansas.—The little volume, “The Master’s Greatest Monosyllables,” is inspiring, and will incite deep study in the sayings of Jesus. To those who are spiritually weak or discouraged it will impart new life and spiritual vigor, and the unconverted will find in it a glimpse of the eternal blessedness found in a sin-pardoning Saviour.

Mrs. Ella Hardesty.

Chesapeake.—We have read the book through. It is gotten up in a very attractive style. The contents show that the author has explored a wide field of book-research. We believe this little book will be well received by the clergy of our sister denominations as well as by their communicants.

Chas. D. Zirkle.

Maine.—I am much pleased with the book. It breathes a spirit of consecration and devotion, which I think our people would do well to cherish. I wish we had more books of this kind.

E. H. Morton.

Ohio.—We took the little book, “Monosyllables,” home with us, and decided that we would at least sketch it. To one who has read it, it is not necessary to state that we did not lay it down until we had read it from cover to cover. We can do no better than quote the second paragraph of the introduction: “The world is full of books, many of them good, and yet there is room in the wide field of religious literature for another that is inspiring, uplifting, and comforting in its teaching. This little volume, sent on its mission of love, will certainly stimulate believers in the work of the Master.”

N. S. Miller.

Price, 50 cts., postpaid. Order of your State Tract Society.

“The Fall of Babylon”

What is Babylon? What constitutes her fall? What is meant by “the wine of the wrath of her fornication”? These questions are clearly and carefully answered in the new tract recently published under the title of “The Fall of Babylon.” And besides these questions many important facts pertaining to the present spiritual condition of the churches are portrayed in a manner that impresses the importance of a thorough consideration of the full truth pertaining to Babylon and her fall.

This tract is published in the Bible Students’ Library as No. 169. It has an appropriate illustrated cover; 22 pages; and sells for 1½ cts. per copy, with the usual discount to Tract Societies.

Order of your State Tract Society.

A Merited Tribute

The Ladies’ Journal had occasion to visit Chicago recently on a matter of business. We traveled by the Grand Trunk Railway, leaving Toronto to the minute at five o’clock in the evening, schedule time, and arriving in Chicago at 7:20 the next morning, right to the moment according to the time table. In fact, during the whole journey we could step right off the train into the darkness at the moment we were timed to stop at any particular station, feeling sure we would reach the platform without any mistake. This, too, in the midst of quite severe winter weather when the track of the railway, as a rule, is not always in the best condition. The Journal has ridden on most of the great trunk lines in America, and finds that the Grand Trunk main line between Toronto and Chicago is equal to the best of them.

The train itself was a marvel of luxury and convenience. The dining car’s beautifully shaded electric lamps on each table, revealed the whitest and finest of linen, cutlery of the best, and china of the daintiest pattern. The service was, altogether, everything that could be desired. The servants of the company are courteous and obliging, but not obsequious.

We observed that the train, both in going and returning, was filled almost to its capacity, most of the upper berths being taken, and all of the lower ones. This was no special occasion, simply ordinary, every-day travel. We give this brief notice of the Grand Trunk from our pride in our grand national highway, and out of the fullness of our heart for such a comfortable, safe, and speedy journey. Moreover, we were not traveling on a pass.—Toronto Ladies’ Journal.