November 1938 Issue

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My Books are My Wealth

Varner J. Johns

All our contributory reading should be designed to strengthen us in faith and experience, that we may be greater men of God, and more efficient ministers of His word.

All our contributory reading should be designed to strengthen us in faith and experience, that we may be greater men of God, and more efficient ministers of His word.

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Challenge of Daybreak in Islam—No. I

Samuel Zwemer

A look at three great facts relating to the challenge of Islam to Christianity.

A look at three great facts relating to the challenge of Islam to Christianity.

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Essentials for Success in God's World

J. L. Shuler

In the heart of every true worker there is an earnest desire and a laudable ambition to be a success in the work to which he has been assigned. As workers we do well fre­quently to study just what constitutes essen­tials for success in the work of God.

In the heart of every true worker there is an earnest desire and a laudable ambition to be a success in the work to which he has been assigned. As workers we do well fre­quently to study just what constitutes essen­tials for success in the work of God.

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Meeting the Scientific Attitude

Robert J. Kloosterhuis

For many people, science has not simply disproved but also displaced God

For many people, science has not simply disproved but also displaced God

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Neat Bible Worker Uniform*

Ernest L. Branson

The sole purpose of an evangelistic cam­paign is to save souls. To this end, every detail should be planned with utmost care, in order that all essentials may be provided for and that the work of the campaign may pro­gress with ease

The sole purpose of an evangelistic cam­paign is to save souls. To this end, every detail should be planned with utmost care, in order that all essentials may be provided for and that the work of the campaign may pro­gress with ease

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Potency of Sacred Song

James J. C. Cox

In the lives of Christians the church serv­ice is an important factor, and it is logical that music have a most important part in their worship.

In the lives of Christians the church serv­ice is an important factor, and it is logical that music have a most important part in their worship.

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Repentance or Penance

W. E. Howell

Is there any ground in the original Greek for the use of "penance" or "do penance" in the Douay Bible in place of "repentance" and "repent" in the King James?

Is there any ground in the original Greek for the use of "penance" or "do penance" in the Douay Bible in place of "repentance" and "repent" in the King James?

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Utilizing Twentieth-Century Facilities

Albert I. Mitchell

The twentieth century—just three words, but what rivers of swift-flowing thought they immediately conjure up. Conspicu­ously outstanding in the midst of all these latter-day streams flow the swollen waters of that powerful, captivating, breath-taking tor­rent—that mighty river, scientific modern advantages.

The twentieth century—just three words, but what rivers of swift-flowing thought they immediately conjure up. Conspicu­ously outstanding in the midst of all these latter-day streams flow the swollen waters of that powerful, captivating, breath-taking tor­rent—that mighty river, scientific modern advantages.

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Bible-Centered Preaching

F.A. Wright

Men need life; therefore they need the Book of life—the Bible.

Men need life; therefore they need the Book of life—the Bible.

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Effective Evangelistic Advertising

M.R. Bailey

Effective advertising for an evangelis­tic effort may be considered under five heads:(1) Subject title;(2)The personal invitation;(3)The newspaper;(4)The window card;and(5)The billboard.

Effective advertising for an evangelis­tic effort may be considered under five heads:(1) Subject title;(2)The personal invitation;(3)The newspaper;(4)The window card;and(5)The billboard.

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Speculation and the Ministry

Jean Shaw

There are two lessons which the Christian worker must learn when he turns his back upon the world to follow "righteousness, godli­ness, faith, love, patience, meekness"—the lessons of godliness and contentment.

There are two lessons which the Christian worker must learn when he turns his back upon the world to follow "righteousness, godli­ness, faith, love, patience, meekness"—the lessons of godliness and contentment.

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The Early Church—A Sacrificing Church

I.H. Evans

The Week of Sacrifice is an annually recurring occasion among us, when all our church membership—both laymen and work­ers—are invited to give their earnings for that week to the advancement of our work.

The Week of Sacrifice is an annually recurring occasion among us, when all our church membership—both laymen and work­ers—are invited to give their earnings for that week to the advancement of our work.

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Editorial Keynotes

LeRoy E. Froom

From the editor's desk.

From the editor's desk.

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Africa's Unentered Mission Territory

James I. Robinson

A survey of Northern Europe's unfinished mission assignment

A survey of Northern Europe's unfinished mission assignment

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Practical Talents in Mission Service

Lynn H. Wood

Sitting astride father's big threshing ma­chine, at the age of ten, studying a steam engineer's manual, I never dreamed that the things I was learning then would be of utmost value to me years later in a mission field.

Sitting astride father's big threshing ma­chine, at the age of ten, studying a steam engineer's manual, I never dreamed that the things I was learning then would be of utmost value to me years later in a mission field.

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Latest Statistical Report Highlights

H.E. Rogers

What gains have been registered dur­ing 1937 in the progress of the third angel's message?

What gains have been registered dur­ing 1937 in the progress of the third angel's message?

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When Natives Become Student Nurses

Gladys Piatt-Ansley

A report from Africa.

A report from Africa.

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An Opening Door for Health Literature

C.E. Weaks

A wide and effectual door is opening before us today for the presentation of our health and temperance message.

A wide and effectual door is opening before us today for the presentation of our health and temperance message.

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The Missionary Dentist

D.S. Teters

Adventists have long been taught that the medical work is the right arm of the message. But in the past we have generally applied this instruction to the work of the physician and the nurse, without thinking very much of one of the branches of medicine—dentistry.

Adventists have long been taught that the medical work is the right arm of the message. But in the past we have generally applied this instruction to the work of the physician and the nurse, without thinking very much of one of the branches of medicine—dentistry.

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Teaching Church Groups

K.L.J.

The most important thing in any teaching program with any group is the evi­dence that subject matter which has been taught is being applied to practical life.

The most important thing in any teaching program with any group is the evi­dence that subject matter which has been taught is being applied to practical life.

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Graduate Work for Ministers

M.E. Kern

The necessity of graduate work for our physicians is generally recognized. What about for our ministers?

The necessity of graduate work for our physicians is generally recognized. What about for our ministers?

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Religious World Trends

Various Authors

A look at religious news from around the world.

A look at religious news from around the world.

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Editorial Postscripts

LeRoy E. Froom

From the Ministry back page.

From the Ministry back page.

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