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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 23, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 37.

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[Every book sent to us by the author or publisher will be promptly acknowledged, the title of the book, number of pages, the names of author and publishers being given in every case, together with the price, when we are informed what it is. Such other notice will be given as the merit of the several works may demand. Marked copies of the paper containing notices will be sent to publishers.]
WE have received from the author, Rev. John H. Aughey, A. M., a copy of one of his latest works, "Spiritual Gems of the Ages." This book is for the most part a compilation of choice extracts from the writings of "more than three thousand saints, philosophers, and sages, whose lives have extended through a period of four thousand years of the world's history." While we cannot fully indorse every shade of sentiment expressed in the book, we can say that the work is deserving of the title which it bears. The book is in nowise sectarian and cannot fail to be profitable to all who read it. It contains 560 pages, and is published by the Elm Street Printing Company, Cincinnati.
"A GUIDE TO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES," is the title of a little pamphlet of 136 pages which has been laid upon our table by the publisher, B. Martinusen, San Francisco, Cal. The book presents no argument on any subject, the Scriptures being permitted to speak for themselves. The work is really a Bible analysis on a small scale. It gives the important texts on the great and important subjects which relate to man's salvation. The pamphlet is composed of nearly a half-hundred different subject headings, with the scriptures bearing on each subject directly following. Precepts and promises, instructions and warnings, privileges and duties are set forth in the work. The author has made good selections. The miracles of the Bible and the parables of Christ are given, and the chronology of most of the prophets and the principal events of the New Testament, as well as a number of hymns. We believe that the book will do good, if studied. Address the publisher.