Calendar:April 16th to May 15th.

DAILY BIBLE READING:…….. April 16th, Ezek. 35; April 30th, Dan. 1; May 15th, Hos. 4. MEMORY WORK:………… 1 Thessalonians, chap. 1.
GOOD READING:The Lord's Dealings with Daniel Mann.

As I write this, March 17th, I have read for to-day Ezekiel 5. We have completed the marvelous and solemn prophecy of Jeremiah, with the beautiful and touching Lamentations. Where will we find such grand literature? Surely not outside of Scripture. The more I read and meditate on the Bible the more I am impressed with the dignity, beauty, and entire suitability of the Book as literature, and of its divine authorship as well. Truly the best answer to infidelity is the Bible itself. Let us try to get our unconverted friends to read our daily chapter. Or, if you can find the time, start reading the New Testament with some friend. Who can tell the blessed result, especially if we accompany it with prayer? Remember-begin the day with the Word-

"From six to eight You've sealed its fate!"

Memory Work

I trust you have Galatians all "furbished up" in your mind. The best way to keep things polished and bright is to use them. So don't lay Galatians aside now that you have reviewed it, but meditate on it, and quote it in your conversations.

Shall we now try First Thessalonians? These were the first letters of Paul's that we have, and a very special interest they have for us is the prominence they give to the "blessed Hope" of the Lord's coming. This shows that this precious truth is not something "deep," for advanced Christians, but for the youngest believers. May we have it not as a doctrine merely, but as the real expectation and desire of our hearts.

We will take only the first chapter for the month of April. This will give time for all to make themselves perfectly familiar with these 10 verses; and if any need to "catch up" a little arrears in Galatians, they can do so.

Good Reading

I would ask those who have not yet done so to read this month the record of that marvelous work of grace in "Daniel Mann." If you have already, it will do you good to repeat it. Our beloved brother P. J. L., who was used of God to lead this dear soul out of darkness into His marvelous light, used to say that he expected to find in the glory more fruit from this pamphlet than from all his other work put together. It has been circulated in vast quantities and in numbers of languages. Many have found peace through reading its pages, and doubtless multitudes of whom we have never heard. Read it carefully, and let it occupy you during the month. Lend your copy also to others.

And this reminds me of a little work for some bright brother or sister. In a good many of our gatherings there is a nice little "tract depot," where books and tracts can be purchased. But in a number of smaller places it may be rather difficult to secure them. Often some one might wish to get a few tracts, or a book, or to subscribe for a magazine. But it means a letter, getting a money order, and often this is neglected. Now how would it do for you, my young sister, to act as agent? You can get several Catalogues from New York, and let it be known in the meeting and among your friends that you will attend to their wishes for them. Of course you will keep a little memorandum book, and don't forget to charge the five cents for the money order and 2 cents for the stamp, 01- you will be a loser to that extent.

Correspondence

"We are glad to hear from you again in the 'Y. B. Dept., and that our dear brother Bloore will continue to write also. Your kind invitation encourages me to write some questions." (These will be found elsewhere.)

"In regard to Y. B. D. it is good to see the familiar name at the bottom and to get the familiar ministry. Thank God, all His ways are simple and easy to understand. To the convicted sinner is the simple word, 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.' For a saint desiring to follow Christ, God as simply says -'Read and pray.' Christianity is not some deeply mysterious thing, but a simple following of Christ through prayer and the study of God's word. Urge both of these constantly upon our young people, and our older ones also. Robert Murray McCheyne said, 'It is not great learning nor great ability which our Lord uses, but great likeness to Himself.' Recently I found this, 'The only strength of the Christian is in being filled with Christ.'

All this comes through prayer and the Word. Urge it, and urge it constantly. A praying and a Bible-loving company of Christians will surely work according to the mind of God, and in separation from the world. As we have neglected these, sorrow and failure have come in. pray and read."-F. L. F., Phila.

"I think I told you of the interest among the young people. They have been having meetings every two weeks, leaders being appointed and subjects taken up by them, and announced beforehand, so that each could look up the topic. At the close of their meeting they take turns in serving a lunch, and then remain for the evening meeting. The attendance has been from 25 to 40, some coming from St. Paul and Cottage Grove, and occasionally from Trott Brook."-.F. H., Minneapolis, Minn.

The Question Box
There has scarcely been time for replies to our first two questions, of last month. I add a few more.

Ques. 3.-What is the significance of "righteous" in John 17:25-"O righteous Father?"

Ques. 4.-What are "coals of juniper" in Ps. 120:4?

Ques. 5.-In John 6:10 what is the force of the expression, "There was much grass in the place?"

I am very glad for these and other questions, and look forward to the answers which I hope will soon be coming in.

Address all correspondence for this Dept., to:Samuel Ridout, 1138 East 7th St., Plainfield, N. J.