December 1940 Issue

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Circumspectness the Demand of the Times

G. A. Roberts

The last soul-saving work to be done by the saints will be accomplished under the most severe strug­gles and trials

The last soul-saving work to be done by the saints will be accomplished under the most severe strug­gles and trials

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Planned Program for Church Year

John Osborn

What are the advantages of a planned year?

What are the advantages of a planned year?

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Illustrative Devices for Teaching Truth (Concluded)

J. L. Shuler

Illustrating Texts on Second Advent.

Illustrating Texts on Second Advent.

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Better Radio Broadcasting

Anonymous

What has been written can be erased or altered, but the words spoken over the radio cannot be recalled. Therefore every address must be carefully written out.

What has been written can be erased or altered, but the words spoken over the radio cannot be recalled. Therefore every address must be carefully written out.

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Baptizing Converts Under Difficulties

L.D. Minner

There are places, however, where it is very difficult for a preacher to baptize his converts because of the intolerance of those who oppose the mes­sage. What can we do in these situations?

There are places, however, where it is very difficult for a preacher to baptize his converts because of the intolerance of those who oppose the mes­sage. What can we do in these situations?

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Evangelistic Methods in Burma

W.W., Christensen

Here in the land of the pagoda, God's Word is powerful.

Here in the land of the pagoda, God's Word is powerful.

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An Iron" Nail in the Critics' Coffin

W. L. Emmerson

Many bible critics deny any claims that reportedly have no contemporary outside evidence. But recent archeological discoveries have finally disposed of another of these "arguments from silence."

Many bible critics deny any claims that reportedly have no contemporary outside evidence. But recent archeological discoveries have finally disposed of another of these "arguments from silence."

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Substituting in a Minister's District

Addie Mae Kalar

I think all Bible workers will agree that they are in the height of their glory when they are right in the midst of an inspiring and successful evangelistic campaign. But it has fallen to my lot several times to take over and finish up the loose ends after an evangelist has closed his meetings and gone.

I think all Bible workers will agree that they are in the height of their glory when they are right in the midst of an inspiring and successful evangelistic campaign. But it has fallen to my lot several times to take over and finish up the loose ends after an evangelist has closed his meetings and gone.

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Upbuilding Congregational Singing--No. 2

Donald F. Haynes

In part two of our discussion, we turn to a definite considera­tion of how the four basic causes for indifference and nonparticipation in congregational singing may be eliminated, and how we may improve our musical worship.

In part two of our discussion, we turn to a definite considera­tion of how the four basic causes for indifference and nonparticipation in congregational singing may be eliminated, and how we may improve our musical worship.

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Editorial Keynotes

The Ministerial Call and Calling—No. 2

The Ministerial Call and Calling—No. 2

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Bible and History Teachers' Council

Roy Allan Anderson

The Bible and History Teachers' Con­vention, which convened at Takoma Park, July 30 to August 25, was marked by deep piety and an appreciation of the re­sponsibilities of such a council.

The Bible and History Teachers' Con­vention, which convened at Takoma Park, July 30 to August 25, was marked by deep piety and an appreciation of the re­sponsibilities of such a council.

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Women and Uncovered Heads

Frederick, Lee

Is there any special teaching in the denomina­tion on this point of a woman's covering her head while in church or in prayer?

Is there any special teaching in the denomina­tion on this point of a woman's covering her head while in church or in prayer?

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Study of the Prophecies—No. 2

Ellen G. White

Vital "Testimony" Councils

Vital "Testimony" Councils

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Our Medical Work from 1866--1896—No. 12

Various Authors

The Spirit of Prophecy and Dress Reform.

The Spirit of Prophecy and Dress Reform.

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Diary Written on the "Luzeiro"

L.B. Halliwell

As I am writing this, we are in our mis­sion boat "Luzeiro," anchored on the great Amazon River about nine hundred miles up the river from Belem, or Para, Brazil, our mission headquarters, waiting for the steamer that brings Pastor Olson and our other workers to help us with our annual camp meeting.

As I am writing this, we are in our mis­sion boat "Luzeiro," anchored on the great Amazon River about nine hundred miles up the river from Belem, or Para, Brazil, our mission headquarters, waiting for the steamer that brings Pastor Olson and our other workers to help us with our annual camp meeting.

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Meaning of the Altar

W. E. Howell

The conclusion to our five part series.

The conclusion to our five part series.

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Editorial Postscripts

LeRoy E. Froom

From the Ministry back page.

From the Ministry back page.

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