Desiring to make the Sunday School Visitor as useful as possible for the various classes in which it is used, we wrote to a number of those who take special interest in, and have charge of Sunday-schools, asking them to express their judgment and offer suggestions as to what might make the "Visitor" more helpful to both teachers and scholars.

We are thankful for the many expressions of satisfaction with, and of help received through its pages, and we appreciate those suggestions, which it shall be our endeavor to profit by through the coming year (D.V.). The space at our disposal is very limited however, and retrenchments there must be in some parts to enlarge in others.

The proposed changes for 1924 are as follows:

First, to give only the yearly record of letter Box answers-omitting the monthly record-but continue the weekly resume as heretofore.

Second:The bible class lessons are intended to be of subjects, or outlines of lessons, rather than a verse by verse or section by section exposition, thus reducing it considerably in length, and leaving to the teacher and the class the enlargements and research on the subjects considered.

Third:The intermediate lessons are to remain by questions, largely, answered by Scripture references searched out by the scholars, but to have as much of a gospel character as possible. It is the general judgment of our correspondents that the same portion of Scripture (adapted to the different needs) be used in all classes-except the "Little Ones."

For the little ones we cannot speak very positively. Illustrations for these can hardly be considered, because of expense and lack of space. But hints for teachers may be given, drawn from Scripture narratives. The first page articles might often furnish a subject which an intelligent teacher could adapt to the little ones' capacities.

Let us remember that knowledge of Scripture is what we all need-children and all; for it is a deplorable thing to see how ignorant of God's Word, even of the facts recorded therein, the generality of people are. May Christian parents see to it that their children, at "the family altar," receive such instruction as will forearm them against the disbelief and infidelity that has invaded the schools of the present day. For, on every hand, the facts and statements of Scripture are being denied; the Creator is being refused in the very scene of His creative power, wisdom, and glorious works, while the guesses and suppositions of miscalled "science" are gulped down as facts, and used for self-glorification.

As to the memory verses we purpose to take up again (as we did one year, sometime ago) something in the nature of a catechism; that is, the question is put by the Superintendent and answered by a verse of Scripture memorized and repeated in concert by the whole school. The questions, with verses answering them, thus form an outline of Scripture-teaching.

In conclusion let us emphasize that our studies must be accompanied with prayer for guidance, help, and blessing if we are to apprehend and profit by what the Lord has for us in the portions of His Word which we take up. Let us be diligent in our reading, and perseveringly earnest in our supplication at the throne of grace. Let us avail ourselves also of the many valuable helps which God has given us, and which we intend to point out in connection with the Bible Class.

PROPOSED LESSONS for 1924. '

Jan. 6. Who the Saviour is……………… .Lk. 1:1-38.
13. What the Saviour will do………….Lk. 1:39-80.
20. Fulfilled promise ……………………..Lk. 2
27. The power of the Saviour………Lk. 3:1-4:13.

Feb. 3. The ministry of the Saviour…….. .Lk. 4:14-44.
10. The forgiveness of the Saviour… .Lk. 5:1-6:11.
17. Fruits of salvation………Lk. 6:12-49. [7:1-50.
24. Life and peace through the Saviour's word… Lk.

Mar. 2. Different effects of the Word………Lk. 8:1-21.
9. The fulness of salvation…………Lk. 8:22-56.
16. The disciple's path……………….Lk. 9:1-36.
23. The testing of the disciple………..Lk. 9:37-62.
30. Full provision for the saved………. Lk. 10:1-37.

Apr. 6. The way to enjoy God's blessing.. Lk. 10:38-11:13.
13. Forms of opposition to God's work. Lk. 11 :14-12:12.
20. The right object to seek………… Lk. 12:13-59.
27. What it means to know and believe God.. .Deut 1.

May 4. What it means to have God on our side. .Deut.2-3.
11. There is one God, and obedience to Him is required
18. God's law……………….. Deut. 5-6. [Deut. 4.
25. God's ways to be remembered ………. Deut. 7-8.

June 1. God judges the wicked………Deut. 9:1-10:11.
8. God's claim ……………. Deut. 10:12-12:28.
15. God alone to be served…….Deut. 12:29-14:27.
22. Kindness and justice…….. .Deut. 14:28-16:22.
29. God's king and prophet………….. Deut. 17-18.

July 6. Respect for life. .Deut.19:1-21:9. [1-12; 23:21-25.
13. Some lessons for daily life (1) .Deut.21:18-23; 22:
20. " " (2) Deut.24:l-22; 25:1-6,13-19; 26:1-19.
27. God's government ……. .Deut. 27:1-8; 28:45-68.

Aug. 3. God's goodness……………….. Deut. 29-30.
10. The fear of God……………….Deut. 31-32.
17. God our refuge and strength…….Deut. 33-34.
24. God's object in our difficulties and trials.2 Cor. l-2.
31. Law and grace contrasted…………… 2 Cor. 3. [2 Cor. 4.

Sept. 7. The power and grace of God in a human vessel
14. The resurrection-body and the judgment-seat of Christ………………….. 2 Cor. 5. [6-7:1.
21. Separation to God as condition of approval. .2 Cor.
28. A sample of the Spirit's work…… 2 Cor. 7:2-16.

Oct. 5. Giving of our means as God's stewards.2 Cor.8-9. 12. Christ and His servant…………2 Cor. 10-11.
19. The sufficiency of grace…………2 Cor. 12-13.
26. Christian diligence and knowledge…….. 2 Pet. 1.

Nov. 2. The wickedness of opposition to God….. 2 Pet. 2.
9. The ignorance of the wicked-the intelligence given to faith………………………….2 Pet. 3.
16. The common salvation…………….. Jude 1-4.
23. Warnings about wicked men……….. Jude 5-16.
30. What the Christian is to remember and do. Jude [17-25.

Dec. 7. Repentance …………………….. Psalm 51.
14. Forgiveness……………………… Psalm 32.
21. Faith……………………….Heb. 11:1-16.
28. Salvation ……….. Eph. 2:1-10; 1 Pet. 1:1-12.