Good Holiday Books by Editor

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Mountain View, Cal. · Dec 6, 1905

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 31, No. 49.

Good Holiday Books

By Editor

The following books sell readily at all times of the year; but their attractive appearance and contents make them especially desirable as holiday gifts:

Things Foretold

An attractive book for children, giving simple lessons in prophecy, showing how some things foretold have been fulfilled, how others are being fulfilled, and how still others must be fulfilled soon.

With these interesting talks, the writer weaves in helpful moral lessons, drawn from the experiences of Daniel and his fellow captives in Babylon, and also sets forth sound principles of right and justice that can not fail to mould and strengthen the young minds for good.

While the book is designed for children, many of the older people will be attracted by its easy manner of introducing and explaining points of prophecy.

112 pages; 21 chapters. Price 50 cents.

Gospel Primer

The object of this little work is to teach the child to read and at the same time instill into the young mind thoughts of God and His goodness.

The book begins with an attractive alphabet, each letter of which is connected with some Bible scene, then comes the word method, followed by short Bible stories.

The book is so attractive that even the children can sell it readily.

128 pages. Price, board, 25 cents; cloth, 50 cents. Also in German, Danish and Swedish.

Making Home Happy

This little book tells how an unhappy home was made happy. It pictures before the reader in interesting story form the relations that should exist, and the lines of influence that should be guarded and cultivated in every home.

The book is bright and cheery throughout; and the good, wholesome lessons taught will appeal to old and young alike.

Beautiful cover design; 200 pages. Price, paper, 25 cents; cloth, 50 cents.

Our Little Folks' Bible Nature

This book contains simple lessons on nature, taking up the subjects in the order of creation. It is designed as a beginner's book in reading, and at the same time to teach beautiful lessons from nature, based on the Bible.

128 pages. Price, board, 25 cents; cloth, 40 cents.

Uncle Ben's Cobblestones

Familiar talks with boys and girls about the common articles of every-day use, such as air, water, sunshine, fire, smoke, glass, coal, salt, paper, matches, etc.

Uncle Ben has a very pleasing way of telling about the origin and use of these various things. There is a ray of sunshine streaming throughout the whole book, and yet it does not touch the fickle so prevalent in books for children.

The purpose of the book, aside from the useful information given, seems to be soul culture, for we observe on every page a moral fragrance that will impress young minds in the right way.

Uncle Ben tells about more than one hundred different things in all, and intersperses happy thoughts that bring good cheer to young and old.

221 pages. Price 75 cents.

Story of Daniel the Prophet

A biography of this wonderful prophet of God. Entirely new in its conceptions and designs. The scriptures narrating the story are printed in parallel columns with the author's delineations and interpretations. This one feature of the book alone renders it very serviceable and desirable.

In connection with the story of this remarkable life, a clear and forcible exposition of the prophecies is also given. The author has endeavored not to arouse controversy, but to suggest thoughts, both in the story and side references, that will create a religious interest and further study in the things of God.

The book contains both a scriptural and a general index of subjects, has eighteen chapters, and 369 pages. Price $1.00.

Steps to Christ

This book, by Mrs. E. G. White, presents in a simple and attractive manner, the steps by which the sinner may find Christ and be made complete in Him.

While the book is an excellent guide to inquirers and young converts, it also contains a wealth of counsel and encouragement for those older in the way, who are experiencing difficulties.

The all-pervading spirituality and wholesome counsel blended throughout its pages, cause the book to meet with general acceptance. Once read, it is often re-read and studied as a guide-book in the way of salvation.

Thirteen chapters; 163 pages. Price, paper, 25 cents; cloth, 50 cents.

Also in German, Danish, Swedish, French, Dutch, Spanish, Finnish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Bohemian, and Welsh, in cloth bindings only. Price, 50 cents.

Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing

An excellent companion volume to "Steps to Christ," by the same author.

This book is an exposition of Christ's Sermon on the Mount, written in beautiful and eloquent language, and bringing out helpful and encouraging thoughts from the Master's words, that were so abundantly laden with Spirit and life.

In imagination the reader is taken back to the scene on the mountain side, where He sits with the disciples, and enters into the thoughts and feelings that filled their hearts. Understanding what the words of Jesus meant to them, we may discern in them a new vividness and beauty, and may also gather for ourselves their deeper lessons. A book for those who enjoy a quiet hour of study.

218 pages. Price, cloth, 60 cents.