Character is to a great extent formed by the books we read. The artificial culture of the day is destroying depth and force of character. Vile and pernicious literature is wrecking the morals of the country. Noble men and women, and a pure-minded people were more general in the past than now. Mind and character are formed by the literature of the day. As to choice of books, no fixed rule can be applied. History is always instructive. Science is dangerous when it is the product of unsanctified minds. Novels, works of fiction, and semi-infidel books should never be read by Christians. Religious novels are an abomination. Never read valueless books. Shun anything that is frivolous in character.

Above all, make the Bible your daily companion. The Bible will grow in interest the more you read it and study it. It is the sufficiency of the man of God. (2 Tim. 3:16,17) Have the Bible constantly beside you, in your pocket, or at hand for constant reference. The Bible will strengthen and guide you. It will support and cheer you in a lonely hour. It will impress certainly upon your life and actions. As you study the Word of God, it will enable you to worship in the holiest, and serve in the harvest field intelligently. It will set you head and shoulders above your comrades.

L. E. Kingham 4364 Zayante Road, Felton, C