In the two preceding numbers of the "Signs of the Times" we have listed books suitable for the children and young people. The following is a list of some choice selections from our stock that appeal to fathers and mothers, as well as to other of the older members of the home. These make beautiful books for gifts.
The Acts of the Apostles
The apostle Paul is one of the leading persons whose life and work is presented in this excellent volume. In a most interesting way a large amount of information and history concerning the experiences of the early church is given. Many lessons are drawn from those experiences to assist in the Christian's life and work to-day. The book contains fifty-eight chapters, some of which are:
God's Purpose for His Church
Pentecost
The Gift of the Spirit
From Persecutor to Disciple
Preaching Among the Heathen
The Thessalonian Letters
Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
It has 630 pages. Bound in red flexible leather, price $2.00; durable cloth binding, $1.50.
The Desire of Ages
Slightly heavier than "The Acts of the Apostles" is the new thin "Desire of Ages," with all the matter found in the 860-page subscription edition, excepting the full page illustrations. "The Desire of Ages" is appreciated by all classes of people as a masterpiece on the life of our Saviour. This light, thin edition, weighing only 28 ounces, is heartily welcomed by teachers, students, missionaries, and members of the home. It is bound in beautiful red limp leather, at only $2.00; in handsome red cloth, $1.50.
Ministry of Healing
Truly, as expressed in the publishers' preface, this book "has brought within the reach of every intelligent father and mother, every man and woman, lay and professional, a vast fund of information on life and its laws, on health and its requisites, on disease and its remedies. It is written in clear, simple, beautiful language, instructive to the learner, hopeful to the despondent, cheering to the sick, and restful to the weary." It has forty-three chapters especially adapted to the home, and teaches, as stated above, the principles underlying health and a life of happiness and freedom from sin. Cloth binding, $1.50.
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing
This literary gem has been termed the book for "the quiet hour." Its six chapters apply the principles given in Christ's wonderful Sermon on the Mount to the experiences of the individual in everyday life. "Throughout all time the words that Christ spoke from the mount of beatitudes will retain their power. Every sentence is a jewel from the treasure-house of truth." (Preface.) Its chapters are:
On the Mountainside
The Beatitudes
The Spirituality of the Law
The True Motive in Service
The Lord's Prayer
Not Judging but Doing
218 pages, handsomely bound and illustrated, price 75 cents.
Our Paradise Home
This beautiful book of 128 pages clearly outlines the plan of salvation, covers interestingly the early history of the world, and then in the closing chapters, points the reader to the promised home for the saved. These are: "A Glimpse of the Future Kingdom," "The Rest That Remainth," "The Events of the Millennium," "The Judgment," "The Two Resurrections," "Description of the Kingdom of Glory," "The New Jerusalem."
Presentation edition, cloth, gilt edges, 75 cents.
(Prices of above books 10% higher in Canada)
Larger Works for the Home Library
"Desire of Ages," subscription edition, by Mrs. E. G. White. A masterpiece on the life of Christ. Contains 860 pages and 224 illustrations.
"Patriarchs and Prophets," by Mrs. E. G. White. A work which covers Bible history from creation through the time of David. It contains wonderful lessons, telling in a simple, interesting way the story of sin's entrance into the world, the great plan of salvation, the Flood, and of the Lord's dealings with His people. Contains 793 pages and many illustrations.
"The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan" gives a history of the great conflict between Christianity and the powers of darkness, from the time of the destruction of Jerusalem to the time when that conflict shall culminate at Christ's second coming. Contains 718 pages and 94 engravings.
"Daniel and the Revelation," a verse-by-verse exposition of these two great prophetic books of the Bible, 800 pages.
"Practical Guide to Health," a thoro family health book which explains in simple language the hygiene and care of each organ of the body. Teaches the most effective methods of home treatment of common ailments and general diseases. Gives the practical help needed in every home. 635 pages.
Prices ten per cent higher in Canada.
For full descriptions and prices of the books in this list, address your tract society or
PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA
Kansas City, Missouri
Portland, Oregon
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