Bible Christian Magazine

PRICE FOURPENCE MONTHLY.

PROGRAMME FOR 1886.

A FULL-PAGE STEEL, OR FINELY FINISHED WOOD, ENGRAVING EVERY MONTH.

(Three of the Numbers will be charged Sixpence.)

A SYMPOSIUM ON FOREIGN MISSIONS, to which J. H. BATT (who will contribute the first and last Papers), I. B. VANSTONE, J. TREMELLING, W. B. REED, and S. ALLIN, will take part.

A SYMPOSIUM ON HOME MISSIONS, to which J. C. HONEY (who will write the opening and closing articles), W. J. HOCKING, H. ELLIS, W. B. LARK, and J. WOOLCOCK, will contribute,

CHURCH AND STATE. By “An Oxford Man.”

THE CHINA MISSION;

Communications from Messrs. T. G. VANSTONE & S. T. THORNE.

SKETCHES FROM REAL LIFE. By J. H. BATT and others.

STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF ST. PAUL. By T. RUDDLE, B.A.

CURRENT EVENTS OF GREAT PUBLIC INTEREST.
By the Editor.

THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF THE CONNEXION.

MEMOIRS AND OBITUARIES.

INTELLIGENCE.

TEMPERANCE. REVIEWS.

'SPRINGTIME:'

A Magazine for our Young Men and Maidens.

TWOPENCE

MONTHLY.

While all other classes of our people are fairly well provided for in our present periodicals, it cannot be considered satisfactory that our Young Men and Maidens, upon whom the present and future interests of the Connexion are so largely dependent, are obliged to go outside our own community to find magazine reading suited to their age and taste. Influenced by this and other weighty considerations, and trusting to the loyal co-operation of our ministers, officials, and members, the Book Committee have resolved to start a new Magazine, with the above name, in January, 1886. Each number will contain 32 pages, 8vo. size, double columns, and be printed on good thick paper, illustrated with choice engravings, and sold for twopence. We intend Springtime to be a thoroughly good Magazine, got up in attractive style, and likely in every way to interest, instruct, and inspire our young men and maidens, and prove helpful to them in forming a high personal character, and living a truly noble life.

Programme of Volume First:

1. Mark Markell: A Life Story.

2. Papers on the Personal Culture of our Young Men and Maidens, Intellectual, Moral, Religious, Social, and Domestic.

3. How can I prove Religion to be Divine? Chapters on the Christian evidences adapted to the Times.

4. Life Scenes in Bible Lands.

5. What can I do for Christ? The Young Christian's Heart-cry.

6. The Pith of Mental, Moral, and Physical Science.

7. The Elements of Theology.

8. Epoch Scenes in History.

9. Temperance Principles and their Practical Application.

10. Missionary Toils and Triumphs.

11. Scenes of Foreign Travel.

12. Literary Photographs of Distinguished Men and Women.

13. The Young Democrat Instructed as to his Political Position and Prospects, the Sources of Information he should consult, the Leaders he should follow, and the great Questions requiring speedy solution:

14. The Library: Notes on Books, old and new, suitable for our Young Men and Maidens.

15. Contemporary, Ecclesiastical, Social, and Political Life.

16. High-toned Verse, set to Music in the Sol-fa and Old Notation.

N.B.-As the new Magazine is started for the special benefit of the young men and young women connected with our Schools and Congregations, and as all it contains will have special reference to their wants and aspirations, we look to them with confidence, not unmixed with anxiety, for a generous support. Let them heartily respond to our appeal, and success is certain.

A Specimen Copy will be sent post free for 21d. in Stamps.

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Published in this cheap form, as it is believed its wide circulation will be a great blessing.

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HE WELSH PULPIT OF TO-DAY. Sermons by Eminent Welsh Clergymen and Ministers. Edited by Rev. J. CYNDDYLAN JONES. "The Welsh 'fire' was never seen in England before in this form.

There is not a poor sermon among them all. Several of them are high-we will add, astonishingly high-and no English preacher need be above taking a hint from any one of them. Various associations are bringing England and Wales closer to each other from an ecclesiastical point of view, and this volume may well be a factor in such a good work. Meanwhile, it deserves to receive a hearty welcome as a vivid picture of those spiritual elements which have so long constituted the strength and beauty of the sanctuary' in the Principality of Wales."-Liverpool Mercury.

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TUDIES IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES. By Rev. J. CYNDDYLAN JONES. Second Edition, Price 5s.

"It is a book of great freshness, vigour, and originality, as well as thoroughly sound in doctrine, and I wish it a wide circulation."-The Bishop of Liverpool.

TUDIES IN THE GOSPEL BY ST. MATTHEW. By the Same Author. Second Edition. Price 58.

"No exaggeration to say that Mr. Jones is fully equal to Robertson at his best, and not seldom superior to him."-Methodist Recorder.

TUDIES IN THE GOSPEL BY ST. JOHN. By the Same Author. Second Edition. Price 5s.

"In expounding certain portions of this matchless Gospel, Mr. Jones is even more at home than when discussing the questions raised in Matthew or the Acts. The profound metaphysics and theology of the Prologue have a peculiar charm for him, and it is easy to see that it has been a labour of love to make them clear to the humblest mind."-Methodist Recorder.

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Crown 4to. Profusely Illustrated.

ONE PENNY MONTHLY.

With the January Number for 1886, a beautiful Chromo-Litho Picture, printed in eleven colours, entitled: "ON THE LOOK-OUT," will be presented to each Subscriber.

WE that that ever in providing the young with reading

E confidently expect that in the New Year, the YOUTH'S MISCELLANY that will delight and interest them, whilst telling them, in a pleasant way, much that is worth knowing on many subjects, especially on the best of all subjects. Our young friends will find in THE YOUTH'S MISCELLANY-Bible Stories; Tales about Animals; about other Lands and other Times; and also plenty of Stories, in prose and verse, about Boys and Girls of to-day.

Among other interesting Papers there will be:

1. BIBLE READINGS WITH THE LITTLE ONES. By Revs. J. V. B. SHREWSBURY, J. COLWELL, EDWARD S. BANHAM, and SARSON. 2. TWO LITTLE COUSINS. A New Serial Story. By Miss L.

SLADE.

3. HIVES OF INDUSTRY. BY UNCLE JONATHAN (Mr. H. PRATER.)

4. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF SCRIPTURE.

DAVENPORT.

5. HELPFUL LETTERS TO BOYS AND GIRLS. EDWARD (Mr. EDWARD BAILEY).

By Mr. H.

By UNCLE

6. STORIES ABOUT THE EARLY CHRISTIANS. By Miss A. F. PERRAM.

7. ABOUT THE CHILDREN OF ALGIERS. By Miss A. E. SWATHER.

8. POETRY. By Revs. S. WRAY, J. BRIGG, and others.

9. MUSIC. By Revs. S. J. P. DUNMAN, J. C. NATTRASS, and Miss A. CRAIG. 10. GEOGRAPHICAL PUZZLES.

11. ALSO MANY STORIES AND LIVELY PAPERS.

By Mrs.

WATSON, Mrs. R. STUART MACRAE, The Misses A. E. KEELING, K. T.
SIZER, E. M. EDWARDS, H. BRISTON, and others.

As a specially attractive feature of the forthcoming Volume, we may mention that several prizes have been offered to children of various ages, by MR. ERNEST HAWKEConditions of Competition will be given in the January number.

WANTED AN ACTIVE YOUNG MAN,

Well acquainted with the Book Trade, who can furnish unexceptionable references. Apply, stating age and salary expected, to F. W. BOURNE, 26, Paternoster Row, London, E.C.

WHY do children and young people so generally grow up indifferent to God, their own Father and Mother, and true Bible religion? Simply because, If not taught and trained aright by Fathers from their infancy (say between three and ten years of age, what wonder, if when they reach twelve or fifteen, they will take a wrong course, often to their ruin for both worlds, and break parents' hearts.

Life begins in the home, and character often begins to be formed before twelve, but it can only be according to what parents have taught them from weaning (Isaiah xxviii. 9 & 10.) Ask Fathers what they have been teaching their dear ones from infancy, or the last three years? What they mean to teach them the next three years? What will they answer? Ah, what? "Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." We may as well hope for- A good harvest without ploughing the ground-A good loaf without grinding the corn into meal, or- A good strong house without the foundation plan of the architect to build by- as loving, obedient and godly children without the early home teaching and training of parents by proper Bible Catechisms.

Indeed, the great want of the day-in the teaching and training of dear Children-is Help to Teachers, Parents and Ministers.

"The Systematic Bible Teacher and Bible Voices for the Young" Post free,

2/6 contain a Complete System of Standard Catechism and Scripture Lessons, by the good Dr. Watts, The Westminster Assembly, and others; and the late Robert Mimpriss. All these are suited to all ages, from infancy; safe for all denominations; easy to teach, they never change, and cannot fail.

PARENTS with them can teach and train a Child or the whole Family.
TEACHERS can teach a Class or School of five hundred.

EDUCATED AND PIOUS LADIES can teach five or fifty children, and
MINISTERS, without study, can examine upon the Lessons, so that all
can answer, and Children can carry home the Lesson to their Parents
for them to train and profit by all the week.

This is the one great want and an efficient remedy. All can do it and children are happy in the learning.

There are Two INSTITUTIONS ou earth more sacred than any others:

First The Family, with the Father at the head, to teach, train, and bring up their dear Children in the knowledge and fear of the Lord; and this appointment of God includes mankind all the world over.

Secondly-The Church of God in all denominations, or man renewed by the Holy Spirit, and gathered for worship, communion, and service, with its Minister at its head to preach the word, guide the worship, administer the ordinances in the Church, and reach and help Parents at home, and allure both Parents and Children to the fellowship.

Thirdly-The Children. These belong to Parents; but, when gathered into a Sunday School, are the Church's one connecting link from infancythe one direct mission-agency to reach and help the families of both Church and congregation. See Psalm viii., v. 2, " Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.' Yes: The children and young people are the right-hand of the Minister,-the nursery of the Churchand the pulse of the piety in the pulpit, the pew, and the home. No Church can be in health where the Minister has not the Sunday School in his hand to reach and help the homes. They are the Church's great source of supply for members, income, prayer, and service. Parents and homes are too little cared for by Churches now.

BIBLE VOICES can be had, l'art I., 1d.. or 78. per 100; cloth, 2d., or 12s. Parts I. & II., 3d., or 18s. per 100. THE COMBINED EDITION. Grade I., 2d. & 4d.