CALENDAR:Sept. 16th to Oct. 15th, 1920.

Daily Bible Reading

Sept. 16th, Rev. 7; Sept. 30th, Rev. 21; Oct. 15th, Gen. 14
Memory Work…………………. Ephesians 6:10-24
Good Reading…C. H. M.'s Notes on Numbers, pp. 292 to 390
Monthly Question:-What are the various forms in which Christ is presented throughout the book of Revelation?

Thinking how valuable to you all would be a careful, prayerful, study of the book of Revelation, I want to urge you all to get Mr. Ironside's new book on this important part of the Word. Its exposition together with an excellent chart which he designed will, I feel sure, be very helpful in grasping the general teaching and structure of the Revelation. This book is now on the press, so send in your orders now, and if you've got a friend or two who would be interested and helped by such a book get extra copies and send them along. It is our distinct responsibility not only to avail ourselves of the immensely valuable literature God has given to us by His servants, but also to spread it abroad, to use every means at our disposal to place it in the hands of others. The energy and persistence with which what is evil and subversive of the truth is being constantly published and spread abroad, ought to give us grave concern, and awaken us to the need of much more diligence and zeal in using the means God has put into our hands.

In our memory work we finish the wonderful epistle to the Ephesians, and I am sure we have all found it a most delightful and profitable occupation. To have stored in our memory its blessed statements of the divine purposes, and the glory revealed for the saints, with the practical injunctions given to us in it, is a very great privilege, a mine of wealth from which we can ever draw nuggets of spiritual gold.

Our work for this month will then comprise not only the concluding verses of the epistle, but also a very careful review of the whole, in view of reciting the entire epistle from memory, as we did with Galatians. The conditions will be the same-the recitation of the whole epistle at one time before at least two other persons, with an allowance of two slight verbal errors for each chapter, and to be made by Oct. 31, 1920. Some one will send the names and addresses to me as soon as possible after the above date, and as a memento of their successful work I will send a bound copy of " The Pentateuch" by Mr. Ridout; or if there are some who did not succeed with Galatians, but do with Ephesians, and would prefer the book, " How to Study the Bible" (which was given for the recitation of Galatians), they may have that instead. Please express preference when names are sent.

Shall we follow on with the study of Colossians? It is a good companion to Ephesians, and in many passages it will renew our memories as to the latter, while giving us much as to the precious glories of Christ.

Prayer
Are we "watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints," and " for all men; for kings, and all that are in authority ? " What a wide field this presents to us! Let us get away from self more and more-in thought, feelings, and activities, seeking to serve others. We may do this effectually in prayer, and action in good works will follow real heart exercise in the secret place before the throne of grace. " Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus." How the next verses of the chapter shows this in Him, and then shows us the same in beloved Timothy and dear Epaphroditus (Phil. 2). May such precious fruits of grace be found in us all.

Our Missionary Interests

I would like to speak to you a little about the need of taking a greater interest in Missionary work, and to suggest that we take an active part in sending forth the precious gospel to distant lands. Can we not make it a distinct feature of our young believers' meetings? Could we not devote, not only a little time to acquiring intelligence as to the various fields of labor of immediate interest to us-and about which I want to say a few words here-but also make our fellowship practical by devoting of the funds at our disposal, as the Lord may enable, for the support of laborers, the extension of work under their charge, and the pressing into new fields as the Lord may open doors? Little has been done in this way among us, and it is not a spasmodic effort we should desire, but the establishing of a definite line of activity, and a prayerful persevering, purposeful following of it with a single eye to the Lord's glory.

An interesting proposal appeared in the June " Field and Work," in reference to the work carried on in Japan by Bro. Craig, and in China where Bro. Biggs and family recently went to take up missionary work. The proposal dealt with the necessity of providing suitable quarters in both countries for those engaged in the work, which might thus serve as centers from which it would be extended. In addition to these two extensive fields there is the work being carried forward amongst the Indians in Arizona; the work in Porto Rico where three brethren are now laboring; in Trinidad where Bro. Hoze is engaged. Just recently some of us heard from Dr. Secord, who labored so arduously in Guatemala, suffering greatly in every way, and he is exercised about going into an hitherto un-worked part of Central America to carry the gospel to those who sit in darkness there. He asks for the prayers of the Lord's people that he may be guided aright, and the need be provided for in connection with going to this new field. Then in Inland Africa there are Dr. and Mrs. Woodhams who went out from us to that distant land. In these cases we have definitely established outposts of gospel work which we should surely keep constantly in mind, and remember not only in prayer, but in practical fellowship. We have distinct responsibility in these specific fields, and if in exercise of heart before the Lord, with His glory alone in view, we unite our efforts as co-workers with those who have thus gone forth, enduring hardship as good soldiers of Jesus Christ, the Lord will reward us with enlarging opportunities and give us wider fields to occupy. What of the untouched parts of India and its teeming millions, Siberia and other parts of Asia, of yet unreached parts of Africa, Mexico, Central and South America? "Go ye into all the world." Who will go ? Let us pray that the Lord will raise up and send forth laborers. But shall they go, and we who are left at home with the stuff forget them; and are we forgetful of those already gone? Further, we ought to remember the extensive work carried on by Bro. Crabtree at Los Angeles, the publication and sending out of the gospel in Spanish to the Spanish-speaking countries. May our hearts be stirred. Let us be those who give ourselves to the Lord in this matter, and know no let in steadfast interest and fellowship.

The correspondence of those who may be interested in these things will be most gladly received.

Correspondence

I have not heard from many of you lately, though I must acknowledge with real pleasure how regularly I get letters from Detroit. It is very interesting to read the accounts of their meetings, and to note the profitable subjects which occupy them. Just recently they write saying that they had arranged to enjoy their seasons of recreation together, as well as having their joys in Christ together. It should be a real matter of concern for us as to who spend such seasons with us. The company we keep always leaves its impress upon us. Let us remember the word which says, " Exercise thyself unto piety; for bodily exercise is profitable for a little [1:e., 'some small things' rather than 'a little time.' It is in evident contrast with 'everything'], but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come" (1 Tim. 4:7, 8, N. T.).

From one who is upon a bed of suffering, the following is sent as expressing the heart's desire-"For grace so to live in the light of Thy divine love for me, that loving Thee above all, I may give to others the sunshine of love which has its source in Thee alone."

The Question Box

There are a number of questions to which no answers have been received. I hope you are not losing interest in this part of our work, and that shortly a goodly number will come in. "Search the Scriptures." They of Berea were more noble because they "searched the Scriptures daily;" then shall we be as those who "rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil." Questions 20, 21 (Feb.); 22-24 (July); 25-29 (Aug.); all these are on our list for answers, one only having been received for No. 21.

We have also our monthly question, and I wonder if any have been helped by, and found interest in, gathering answers to them. I would be glad to hear from any on this score.

Let one purpose order our thoughts, desires and actions-that Christ shall be magnified in us.

Let one object fill our vision and engage our affections, and order our relation to all other things-Christ in glory.

Let one power fill, strengthen and lead us-the Holy Spirit, who has come to dwell with us and be in us.

Let one hope give satisfaction to the heart, producing purity, restfulness and patience-the coming of the Lord.

Let one fellowship afford us our joy and give character to all our ways-fellowship with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.
Please address all correspondence for the Young Believers' Dept., to John Bloore, care of Loizeaux Brothers, till further notice.