AGENTS WANTED … FOR THE … “DESIRE OF AGES.”
READ THE FOLLOWING, AND ARRANGE TO ASSIST IN PLACING THIS BOOK IN EVERY HOME IN THE LAND: PERHAPS there is nothing that has such power to lift the poor out of their poverty, the wretched out of their misery, to make the burden bearer forget his burdens, the sick his sufferings, the sorrower his grief, the downtrodden his degradation, as good books. Particularly is this true when applied to publications that have the Bible for their foundation, and especially such a book is “DESIRE OF AGES.” It will be a friend to the lonely, a companion to the deserted, joy to the joyless, hope to the hopeless, a helper to the helpless, good cheer and courage to the disheartened. It will bring light into darkness and sunshine into shadow; it reveals the life and character of the Master in such a way as to give the reader a new glimpse of the depth of love that prompted the Father to give his only begotten Son for the fallen race. A copy of “THE DESIRE OF AGES” should be in every home. It will sell, and every church should have one or more of their members engaged in calling the attention of the people to the wonderful truths contained in this book. Words of Commendation for It.
Executive Department, State of Indiana,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., March, 21, 1900.
I HAVE examined “The Desire of Ages,” and find it of great value in Bible study. Along with the birth and life of Christ as found in the New Testament, “The Desire of Ages,” presents the types and shadows of the Old Testament Scriptures, and reveals their complete fulfillment in Christ. This book is helpful to the Bible student. It is full of inspiring thought, and its study must greatly benefit the searcher after Bible truth.
JAMES A. MOUNT. Rector’s Study, St. Thomas Episcopal Church,
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., Jan. 22, 1900.
I HAVE examined with much interest and great pleasure “The Desire of Ages,” the Life of Christ, written by Mrs. E. G. White. It is one of the very best lives of the Christ of mankind extant. Admirable plan and force of evangelical teaching places it pre-eminently as a word for the student and Christian, as well as the humblest believer. The cross shines out from these pages as a symbol alike of blessedness and power. Those not having a record of the Life of lives will not make a mistake in purchasing this. Those possessing other lives will find this of inestimable value.
REV. LEWIS BROWN. 54 ADAMS ST., BATTLE CREEK, MICH., Jan. 23, 1900.
A VERY hopeful sign of the times is the fact of accumulating literature written in recent years concerning the “Man of Galilee.” The last work in this line that has come to my attention is a large, generously illustrated volume entitled “The Desire of Ages,” which is the ripe fruit of the mind and heart of Mrs. E. G. White.
It is a spirited narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus, from the manger to the cross, written from the orthodox point of view, and yet, unsectarian, sweet, and sympathetic. Perhaps the keynote of the work is expressed in one sentence of the author: “The glory shining in the face of Jesus is the glory of self-sacrificing love.”
REV. GEORGE W. BUCKLEY. DELPHOS, OHIO.
HAVING examined the book “The Desire of Ages,” I would recommend it as a desirable book for the home. The subject it treats is most important, and has been developed by a master mind. It is spiritual, fascinating, instructive, and can not be studied without giving higher and greater ideas of him who is the “Desire of Ages.” We would recommend every family to purchase a copy of it for their own and especially for the benefit of the young.
REV. T. B. RECKARD (Baptist). SPENCERVILLE, OHIO.
THE book entitled “Desire of Ages,” containing nine sections with eighty-seven chapters, closing with the ascension of Christ, is one worthy an important place in every home. The subject matter of the book is one that is of interest to every one. Its arrangement is such that the reader is fascinated by the manner of its presentation, and as he reads, he is more and more delighted with the sentences as they lead him step by step into a fuller understanding and appreciation of the life and character of Him who is the “Desire of Ages.”
REV. O. L. COOK (Methodist). LONDON, N., ENGLAND.
I HAVE just completed reading “The Desire of Ages.” It is, indeed, a most wonderful book. Its style is such that one feels while reading as if passing with the Saviour through the scenes of his life, trials, and sufferings. This book will surely create a desire in many hearts to have the Saviour abide with and in them. I hope the volume will be placed in the homes of millions.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. “THE DESIRE OF AGES,” by Mrs. E. G. White. This book gives a complete outline of the life and work of the Saviour, and it will be found that this work will be especially helpful and beneficial to those studying the present series of the International Sunday-school Lessons, which covers a period for the next eighteen months.
The illustrations have been prepared by eminent New York artists, and are first-class in every particular.”
“CENTRAL METHODIST.” BIDDEFORD, ME.
“THE DESIRE OF AGES,” by Mrs. E. G. White, seems to me to be not so much an attempt to present a new “Life of Christ” as to bring that wonderful life itself in contact with the reader. The story is beautifully written.
As an example of book-making the work is a success; paper, type, and illustrations are in chaste harmony. The book should have a wide circulation.”
CLIFTON K. FLANDERS (Baptist). SACO, ME.
FROM my examination of “The Desire of Ages” I would say it is a life of Christ very superior to many lives of Christ being sold to-day. It is a work which, while designed to be popular, is fertile in suggestiveness for the scholar. Mrs. White has evidently made a careful study of the life of Christ.
GEORGE E. NICHOLS. TOLEDO, OHIO, May 10, 1900.
HAVING examined “Desire of Ages” I am deeply impressed with the simplicity, directness, and loyalty of the author in setting forth the blessedness of genuine Christian living. A child can take in these teachings. I should rejoice to see a copy of this book in every home. “Is not the life more than meat” for us and our children?
REV. W. H. HORMEL, Pastor Third Presbyterian Church. BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
HAVING carefully examined “The Desire of Ages,” by Mrs. E. G. White, I with pleasure commend it as superior to any life of Christ I have ever read. I have Farrar’s “Life of Christ” in my library, and would gladly exchange it for “The Desire of Ages.”
GEORGE B. KULP, Pastor Immanuel Church. The above words of commendation show that “The Desire of Ages” is highly appreciated, and read with interest and profit by all. The present is the opportune time to work for it. To delay will mean defeat. The various styles of bindings and prices bring it within the reach of all. It contains 87 chapters, 866 pages, 38 full-page engravings, besides a series of 300 smaller half-tone engravings made especially for the book.
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