CALENDAR:June 16th to July 15th, 1920.

Daily Bible Reading

June 16th, 2 Cor. 4; June 30th,Gal. 5; July 15th, Col. 4
Memory Work ………………….Ephesians 4:17-32
Good Reading…, . .C. H. M.'s Notes on Numbers, pp. 1 to 94.
Monthly Question:-While there is marked similarity between Eph. and Col. why, in the latter, is there no direct mention of, or teaching, concerning the Holy Spirit ? Also, while in both of these epistles there is much warning against sin and evil practice, why is there none in Phil., nor even the mention of sin?

In our Good Reading course we commence a new book, which treats of Israel's wilderness experience, furnishing us with profitable lessons as to what we are in ourselves, and also of God's ways and character, and mercy by the way. Let us read the "Notes" with care and strict attention, following up the scriptural references which are given, and much will be found to exercise heart and conscience as to our walk in the world. It is well for us to find it the wilderness that it is-a spiritual desert to Christ's true followers. But the Lord is with His people, so He says, " Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice."

In Exodus we had the great truth of redemption; our going out from the world, from the bondage of sin and its judgment. In Leviticus the Sanctuary and priestly service occupied us. There it. is our going in to God's holy presence as worshipers; now, in Numbers, it is our going through this great wilderness as His people and He with us all the way through.

I hope the number of readers is constantly increasing ; won't you who are diligently following up the work seek to get other Christian friends interested? Send or give help and food to them with an earnest appeal that they join us in our work together. I am sure there are many earnest young believers all around us who might be reached by a friendly appeal to come along and share the good things from the Lord, and mutual fellowship. I look for a good response to last month's request of all who are following Y. B. D. to send in their names.

Our Bible reading for this month covers a wide range of most blessed truth. We go through five of the most important epistles. Oh that we may be prayerful, careful, thoughtful readers of these wondrous unfoldings of divine love, grace and power. Let us not fail to get our daily portion from God's bountiful storehouse, and by it be sanctified. 2 Corinthians is largely the epistle of ministry in which Paul is before us as the pattern servant in the ministry of Christ. As we read it let us remember his words, "Be ye followers of me." In Galatians note the several allusions to the cross and crucifixion. When reading Ephesians, in addition to the wonderful truth of Christ and the Church, trace the references to the Holy Spirit, and the frequent use of the words,"walk," "love," and the title " Lord." Philippians has been called " the happy epistle." The words "joy" and "rejoice" occur many times. Mark them. We might epitomize its chapters in this way:-chap. 1:Living for Christ. Chap. 2:Living like Christ. Chap. 3:Living to win Christ. Chap. 4:Living in the power of Christ. The epistle to the Colossians gives us varied glories of our blessed Lord, and shows how He "is everything, and in all" (N.T.) to the new man. Think of it, we shall be with him forever ! Shall we not seek to get well acquainted with Him here? What a blessed, satisfying, never-failing Companion! We'll walk with Him " through grace supplied," and so the more closely with one another.

Correspondence

I have received an interesting letter of suggestions from a dear young Christian, the substance of which I hope to give in our next number. It is cheering to get these letters which show exercise and interest. I know there are many demands on your time in these strenuous days of " push," still, a few lines telling how you are getting on, with mention of what may be of interest to others, will be welcome and appreciated.

A salutary desire is expressed by one:" That God will fill my heart, and the heart of each of us, with the desire to be known as a Christian by all those with whom we come in contact, and keep us from hindering the Holy Spirit in this."

We are to be warriors, waging the Ephesian conflict ; servants, doing good to all men, but especially to the household of faith; priests, who worship by the Holy Spirit, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Requests for Prayer

No. 6. "For my dear brother that he may be brought to know the Lord Jesus as his Saviour, and have peace and rest in Him."

No. 7. " It having been laid upon the hearts of the young men to serve the Lord in open air work, it is desired that others share in asking for blessing on this service." This precious service will doubtless be engaged in by many in various parts. It is also the season for tent work. In our prayers may we constantly remember the outgoing of the gospel in its world-wide extent. _____

Vacation Time

During the coming summer-months many of you will enjoy a vacation-a happy little release from the routine of daily occupation. You all have my hearty wish for a happy, wholesome season of recreation and recuperation. But there won't be any Y. B. D. vacations for any of us, will there ? I hope not. Don't fail to slip C. H. M.'s Notes into your suit-case, also a supply of gospel tracts, and your Bible note-book, you'll need it for the daily Bible reading. Don't omit your memory work, thinking you can make up when you get back. " Making up " is tiresome work. May you have many opportunities to speak a word for the Lord, give a tract, or interest any Christians you meet in our work together, " Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters." ____

Opportunities and Responsibilities

These little contributions give us a chance to learn of one another's experience along the path of life, and I hope will prove helpful by way of suggestion.

In Office Work

Christians, as "volumes lent from God's library," are read by the world-and, "if in the way" (Gen. 24:27), God will surely lead us so that He can be glorified, even by the little things in our lives; but there are times when one can especially witness for Christ in a public way.

All can be " sowers of incorruptible seed " by leaving tracts in street cars and giving then to those with whom we have daily intercourse in the office, and " God is able" to bring forth fruit. Opportunity of handing out several Scripture calendars was made through people becoming interested by seeing one near my desk; thus in a small way, God's Word has gone forth, and according to His promise, "shall not return void." Another way of testimony has been in the giving of thanks at meals, where people knowing me at office have sat at the same table (1 Cor. 10:31). This is something the world never does, and for the moment, at least, it makes them think of the One they must some day meet.

On several occasions, the refusal of theater tickets has given the opportunity to tell of the "better things" which I enjoy as a Christian-communion with [my heavenly Father, and reading His precious Word.

In Factory Work

I must confess that I fail to use all my opportunities, but there is an opportunity and responsibility, in which it is needful for factory employees, like! myself, to be faithful; that is, a Christian's attitude towards the unions.

They are busy organizing on all sides, and there is but one answer that we can give them when they approach us-that is, "No, I cannot join your union because your union is not controlled by Christ, nor made up of Christians, but of unbelievers; and God's Word says that a Christian is not to unequally yoke himself with unbelievers" (2 Cor. 6:14).

To shun a clear-cut testimony regarding this will rob us of joy and communion. But there is joy and blessing for one who will "nail his flag to the mast," and then, if one loses his job he will have fellowship with his Lord in rejection, and not simply lose it because he will not join the union – not publicly confessing Christ. The loss of a job may be a good way of emphasizing one's testimony. Thus, perhaps some will be saved-if not, they will be responsible for having seen and heard a faithful testimony for Christ. So let us be faithful to Him that we may win a crown to cast at His feet.

The Question Box

In our Feb. issue, Ques. 16-19 appeared, and a few answers have been received. They being quite similar, I give their substance with a few added words.

Q. 16. Babylonish thought centered on their idols. The names of Daniel and his three friends bore witness to Jehovah, some contraction of the sacred name appearing in each. It is thought that their names were changed in an effort to eradicate what gave constant witness to Jehovah, if their Israelitish names had been retained. However, it can hardly be said we have conclusive evidence that this was the object, or that the new names bore relation to Babylon's idols. There is evidence that it was the custom of conquerors to change the names of prominent captives (2 Kings 23:34; 24:17). This constituted a token of, and constant reminder of, the fact that they were in the place of subjection to the conqueror.

Q. 17. "Upharsin is the active participle plural- literally, dividings. Peres is the passive participle, meaning divided. The first is the announcement of judgment; the second that the judgment was even then being executed, the enemy having come into the city between the time of the hand-writing and its interpretation by Daniel."

Q. 18. Believing Jews are certainly not under law. Gal. 3:24-28; Eph. 2:16-18. God's grace which brings salvation goes out to Jew and Gentile alike for acceptance by faith. Rom. 10:12; Acts 13:38, 39.

Q. 19. The promises made to Abraham are called "A covenant confirmed beforehand by God " (Gal. 3:17, N. T.). The promises constitute it.

Please address all correspondence for the Young Believers' Dept, to

John Bloore, care of Loizeaux Brothers, till further "notice.