Calendar:Sept. 16th to Oct. 15th.

DAILY BIBLE READING:……..Sept. 16th, Luke 16; Sept. 30th, John 6; Oct. 15th, John 21. MEMORY WORK:Review and outline of 1 Thessalonians.
GOOD READING:Mephibosheth; The Young Doctor.

Daily Reading

It seems but a few days ago that I was writing about the beginning of Matthew, and now I am recording that we are due to complete the Gospel of John on Oct. 15th! How time flies! May we make good use of the small amount we are giving to our daily chapter. I do trust that a good many of you are going on with the memory outlines of each chapter as you read it. You will find this most helpful, and it will take but a few more minutes of your time. I want to emphasize the importance of this. Please make a good attempt at a brief outline. There are not more than 6 to 10 topics, frequently less, and you can soon get into the habit. There has been hardly time to hear from you as to whether you are working with me in this, but I hope for some mention of it in your letters very soon. I would say to any who have not begun, make a start as soon as you read this; it will be sometime in September, so do not attempt to "catch up" from Matthew, but start with us in Luke, and go on regularly. I hope that a good many of you will do this.

Memory Work

We have now the opportunity of testing the staying quality of our memory by a careful review of the epistle we have been memorizing. Don't let us be easy with ourselves, but not rest satisfied till we can repeat, and understand, every word of every verse. Writing it out in a note book is a good way to test ourselves, even better than reciting audibly.

You will notice that I have added a "memory outline" of the various chapters. I mean very much like what we are trying in the Gospels.

As those of you know who were at the Montrose Conference, I have tried to enlist a good number in our Memory Outline work. For the benefit of those who were not there, I will repeat the request, and the offer. It is to make an outline of each chapter in Matthew from memory, writing it down in a notebook. I gave several specimen chapters in the August number. They are quite similar to the headings of the chapters in our Bibles, only try to use your own words, and note carefully the divisions.

The offer is this:For all those who will write out in full, from memory, the outlines of all the chapters, we will be glad to give them a copy of the very valuable book, "Lectures on the Gospel of Matthew," by William Kelly. Notice in your outline memory work you are entering one chapter a day from memory; but in this test you are to outline all the chapters as nearly as possible in one sitting. You may take say two sittings to do this, but it is understood that you will not make detailed study or refresh your memory chapter by chapter. It is to be done as far as possible all at once, the object being to become thoroughly familiar with the outline of the entire book, so that you can review it in your mind. It does not involve the memorizing of any verses, just the outlines.

If this is not clear, write and ask for further information. You can test yourself as often as you wish; only let the last one be thoroughly correct. You must not write in corrections for your final test, but you can write as many tests as you please.

You can do all this by yourself. All that you need is to write at the bottom-"Written entirely from memory, without assistance or correction."

I shall hope for these papers as near to October 1st as you can, but if you are not ready a little later will do. Meanwhile, keep up your daily memory outline work, on each chapter we read.

Good Reading

I trust you have enjoyed reading the two pamphlets recommended for August, and will suggest for September the following:"Mephibosheth; or, Lame on both feet," by Charles Stanley; and "The Young Doctor; or, Comfort My Mother," by Dr. W. T. P. W. Mr. Stanley said he rarely if ever preached from the story of Mephibosheth without souls finding peace.

Your Library

I have only space to insert a list of his books which a brother has sent me. I think you will find some suggestions for your own library.

Translation of Old and New Testaments by J. N. D.
Strong's Concordance.
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names, J. B. J.
How to Mark Your Bible. Menzies.
Epistles to Thessalonians. W. K.
Introduction to New Test. Greek. Samuel Green.
Hudson Taylor in Early Years.
One Thousand Miles of Miracle in China.
Concise History of the Church.
Young Men of Scripture. W. T. P. W.
Prince of the House of David.

I also have the use of a set of the Numerical Bible. Since the folks like to remember my birthday, I have asked them to put together and get me some book which I wanted. In this way quite a few books have been added to my library.

Perhaps some other folks have birthdays to be remembered.

I shall be glad for more lists, and I hope you are getting suggestions to help you build up your own library.

The Montrose Conference

We had a delightful and refreshing time. I think all will agree with that. Montrose is beautifully located among the mountains of Northern Pennsylvania not far from Scranton. It is a little town of about 1500 inhabitants, ideally suited for meetings. The Tabernacle is roomy and commodious, and the tents, other sleeping quarters and dining room are very well adapted to their purpose. Nearly or quite 250 were present, of whom a large number were Y. B. D. readers. The meetings, which were attended by practically every one, were first, prayer meeting, from 9.15 to 9.45. Next, open conference for Young Believers, 9.50 to 10.35. Then Bible Reading, 10. 45 to 12.15. There were no stated meetings in the afternoon, but the brothers met from 3 to 5, or later, to& confer on various matters of importance and interest regarding our fellowship. Meetings were also held for the little folks, and for the sisters at that time. But the afternoon was free for rest and recreation, which I think our dear young people enjoyed to the full. The weather was cloudy practically the whole time, with a good deal of rain, but this did not seem to dampen the spirits or hinder real pleasure. In the evening gospel and other addresses were given, which were attended by good numbers of persons from the town.

The Open Conferences for the Young Believers were of special interest to us. They were opened by an address for about 15 minutes, which was followed by short talks of as many as could take part in the time allotted. I give a list of the subjects:

(1) "What is the Bible to me?" Opened by S. R., followed by B. C. G., F. G. P., G. MacK.

(2) "Young People's Meetings," opened by F. G. P., followed by a number of others.

(3) "Young Believers in Relation to the Assembly," opened by E. H., followed by J. N. D., R. LeB. D., etc. This was most helpful and interesting.

(4) "The Lord's Work," opened by T. C. on the Gospel, followed by W. A. on "Foreign Work," L. C. on "Work on the Ships," and R. LeB. D. on "House to House Work."

(5) "The Call to the Lord's Work," opened by G. MacK., followed by T. C., and others.

The time was all too short, and we reluctantly closed each day. You will notice there was a progress in the subjects, beginning with the personal, and going on to the united features. In the call to service we were reminded that none are exempt. Every one who is saved is also called to serve. It may not be in foreign lands, or in public preaching, but in whatever place the Lord fits us for and puts us in. "Saved to serve" is a good motto.

The Bible Readings on Heb. 1 and 2, were also of much interest, and we were loath to close our books at the appointed hour for dinner.

Arrangements have been made, if the Lord please, to have another Conference next year, from Saturday, July 2nd, to Monday, July 11th. This will give us two Lord's Days, and another day for meetings. Details will be given in time, and we hope that the earlier date will be more likely to give us good weather, as well as be more suited to many. Let us pray for these meetings, and I pray that all of us who were present will take back to our homes and gatherings a sweet savor of Christ.

The Question Box

Questions and answers have been crowded out of late, and I have only space to insert a few more, for answer. I hope next month to give a number of answers. Look up your back numbers of Help and Food, and give answers to some of the back questions.

Ans. to Ques. 10. I hope for some replies to this, but will give you an answer now. We are exhorted to pray in every place (1 Tim. 2:8), to pray without ceasing, or always (1 Thess. 5:17). Ordinarily we would kneel, and the men would uncover the head. But as we move about our work, or walk along the street we can lift our hearts to our Father who seeth in secret. It should always be with reverence, but we must not be legal as to our posture when it is not practicable to kneel or to uncover.

Ques. 11. 2 Cor. 12:16 with 1 Pet. 2:1. Why does the apostle Paul use "guile" when this is one of the things we are told to lay aside?

Ques. 12.-What does "sons of thunder" signify?

As I am moving about a great deal, I think it will be best to address me c o Loizeaux Bros., 1 East 13th St., New York City. Always glad to get your letters.-S. R.