CALENDAR:March 16th to April 15th.

Daily Bible Reading, Mar. 16th, Dent. 13; Mar. 31st, Deut.
Memory Work, Philippians 1:1-17 [28; April 15th, Jos. 9
Good Reading, C. H. M.'s Notes on Deuteronomy, Vol. 2, pp. 1 to 121
Monthly Question:-What typical teaching do we gather from the crossing of the Red Sea and the crossing of Jordan ?

In our memory work we start on a new epistle-a very blessed one. It gives us as the normal Christian life, devotedness to the gospel; following Christ's mind and example ; making Him the supreme object of our hearts-the One in whom we may ever rejoice, and whose sustaining power and grace are proved along the road. Such are some of the thoughts suggested in this precious letter of the apostle to his beloved Philippians. May we benefit much from our study of it, and not only store our minds with it, but have our hearts filled with the spirit of a devoted, earnest, self-sacrificing life, formed and developed by intimate acquaintance with the Lord Himself.

I hope many names will be sent in for the successful memorizing of our last epistle-Colossians.

There are many interesting things to note in our daily Bible reading, throughout Deuteronomy. The ways and means are given there by which the people are to be maintained in their relation and responsibility to God, and so for the enjoyment of their portion in the land in which they were about to enter. In Exodus, God's way of redemption is prominent. In Leviticus, it is the way of approach to God. In Numbers, we see God's order for the wilderness march, and the experiences by the way. In Deuteronomy, the possession and enjoyment of the land is in view; therefore instructions and directions are given, obedience to which would ensure their abiding in the good land, with abundant blessing.

The section of the book in which we begin our reading this month, really commences with chapter 12 and extends to chapter 16:17. Here we find duties enjoined with special relation to God-His people's center -judgment for false worship-personal disfigurement prohibited-pure food prescribed-all life's interests put into relation with the sanctuary; then the great feasts to be enjoyed with God as their center.

The next part of the book, ending with chapter 25, gives duties toward man. First, the mode of government by which such duties are regulated, including in an anticipative way the establishment of a king. Then, duties toward those who are the ministers of the Lord -priest, Levite, and prophet. This is followed by responsibilities as to life and conduct in many varied connections.

In chapter 26 we get the worship of God's people in possession of the land, confessing it as all God's gift.

Chapters 27-30 give the curse and the blessing connected with the covenant. The closing portion (chaps. 31-34) is largely prophetic, and also gives an introduction to the new leader of the people-Joshua. In the book which bears his name we read this month the familiar account of the crossing of Jordan, the fall of Jericho, Achan's sin, the defeat at Ai, and the final overcoming of that city; all this history is very full of important spiritual instruction, easily obtained (if only we will use the valuable helps God has given) in many of our books. _____

The pressure of daily demands, and our time.

I often hear it said that our young people are greatly pressed in the matter of time by reason of the many present day demands, especially in the school or business world, in either of which they must spend the greatest part of each day. Some have spoken to me about the difficulty they find in keeping up with our calendar work.

Now, while we must admit the great pressure of these days, let us not make it an excuse for being spiritually lazy. Let us see what our day's work would be in connection with our calendar. First, it is a chapter a day. Well, read half in the morning, and half at night. That means, usually, about five minutes on both occasions. This month we have seventeen verses to memorize, about two for every three days, or say one for each of the two days, and the third day for review of the two verses; and so until we have finished our memory portion. If we spent a few minutes on our memory verse in the morning, then looked it up again during our lunch hour (I presume we all carry a pocket Bible with us); then again in the evening, spending about five minutes at it daily.

Then our Good Reading We have 121 pages this month, about four pages a day, which would occupy about ten minutes. For those who travel in cars to their work it can be done while traveling. This makes a total of thirty-five minutes a day, divided into three or four parts. To this we must add, as most important, the time for prayer morning and evening; for without it these brief moments of reading and study will not yield their profit. Now, are we so "rushed" that we could not follow such a program ? If we review our days as they pass, must we not own that very, very often we actually waste more time than would be required to carry out such a plan of systematic, daily work ? Let us not forget we must give account to God for all our precious hours. Let us be watchful against idle talks, idle thoughts, or other profitless occupation as, reading newspaper stories, "short story" magazines, etc., and so redeem precious time from vain occupations-time to account for eternity:building " gold, silver, and precious stones" which will stand the test in the day of the Lord, instead of accumulating " wood, hay and stubble" to be burned up. Then will our testimony be brighter, our life sweeter, our joy increased, and, best of all, others get blessing through us. May the Lord exercise and help us in all these matters.

A Suggestion to some of our High School Young Believers

"A number of youths of—- would rather study the Bible and religious history than play hockey or go into sports ; at least they give up Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to this study under one of their fellow-students, a 17-year-old junior in the High School. Through his earnestness and initiative more than one hundred boys and girls have been enrolled in these afternoon classes."

High School life today is so full of what is contrary to any such thing that it is refreshing to clip such a notice from one of the leading daily papers of a great city.

Does not this suggest an opportunity for service to the Lord which might be a means of great blessing to some of your companions ?

Remarks as to Reading of the Word

(Notes of Young Believers' Meeting at Detroit.)

"As food is necessary to the natural body, so is the Word of God, the bread from heaven, to our souls. There is nothing that helps us so much as being "rooted and grounded," established in divine principles. You don't expect to be successful in business unless the foundation is well laid ; so we give lots of time and thought to business interests. But here is something more vital than business calling or vocation. Christians should be in the world as shining lights. One can be religious, go to meetings, etc., and yet not be near to the Lord. If we have not personal communion with the Lord we cannot expect to be of service to Him.

"There is much hindrance if self-judgment is lacking. We become defiled by the indulgence of our nature. We must learn to deal with it by confession of failure to the Lord, and to others if affected by it; we should refuse it, not permit it to act when it seeks to assert itself. 'If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself,' said our Lord. How can we learn His thoughts unless we read His Word? Even if we must give up something in business or other affairs, let us make the Word first. " Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.' The Lord said to Martha, 'One thing needful. Get the habit of reading the Word morning by morning, and let the mind dwell upon it during the day.

"Then let us have mutual interest in one another's progress, remembering there is no standing still. We cannot say we are not our brother's keeper. Our responsibility is to see that each one is getting help and growing. Let us ask one another what we are getting from the Word, from time to time. In our Leviticus reading we noted that it was those creatures which chewed the cud (chewing fine what they had gathered) and had the cloven hoof (a spreading, steady foot) which were considered 'clean.' Those with only one of these characteristics were unclean. In this there is a very good lesson for our practical walk. We cannot help one another if we don't get together, and see what we get from the Word. The assembly needs every one, and we need the help of all. Only through reading and prayerful consideration of God's Word, as dependent upon the Holy Spirit's guidance, can we rightly learn our place and know how to conduct ourselves."

Correspondence for the Y. B. Dept, please address to Mr. John Bloore, care of Loizeaux Brothers.