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Dr. Lorimer enjoyed special opportunities to become personally acquainted with Mr. Spurgeon, having met him many times, dur ing twenty years, visiting him at his home on Beulah Hill, observing his manner of life, listening to his happy sayings and his devout utterances, becoming acquainted witli ids habits of thought and his inodcsof work, witli his home life, as well as with his pulpit min istrations, his college, his orphanage, his pas toral cares, Dr. Lorimer recently spent months in London, and made the most of his constrained leisure; and ids well known abili ty as a preacher and writer makes it quite cer tain that his Life of Spurgeon will ho one of the most readable and discriminatingly ap preciative books hastened front tho press since the translation of the servant of God. We propose to send the book to any old sub scriber sending us a now subscriber and J 2.00. This is to us the most expensive premium ffered ; but wo hope for groat things from its use. 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Randolph & Co., N. Y. This volume is especially designed for young disciples, who desire to be built up in the knowledge of the truth. This book will teach them the nature of the new life, its dan gers, and directions for safely avoid ing them. It is simple, comprehen sive and suggestive, containing many Bible references. The book may be i safely recommend to guide young ; Christians into ways of peace and r holines. For sale by F. J. Paxon, Branch i J Houss, 66| Whitehall street, Atlanta ’ (4a. i 1 The Highest Critics, vs., The Highest Critics, by L. W. Mun r hall. i This volume, from Fleming 11. J Revell A Co, Chicago and New York, will be found of great interest to all Christians. Tho arguments against tho skepticism of the present day are convincing, and those in fa vor of the Bible truths aro plainly incontrovertible. Wo recommend it to all lovers of truth, and also to all doubters. It. can be found at the Branch House, F. J. Paxon, Manager, Whitehall St. The Problem of Jesus, by George Dana Boardman, from the Pub lishers, Fleming IL Revell Co., Chicago and New York. A most charming little book, prac ' finally and clearly discussing the questions, “How will you account for Him?” and “What will you do with Him?” We recommend it to our readers I for delighting mind and heart in some hour of leisure and meditation upon the merits of Christ. For sale by F. J. Paxon, Branch House, fit!J Whitehall St., Atlanta, ; Pew Rents and can they be Rec onciled with the New Testa ment? by Robert C. Ogden. This little volume argues quite satisfactorily in favor of free pews, opening the churches to all alike who need to hear the Gospel. It will be found very entertaining, pre senting new and valuable ideas. Published by Fleming 11. Revell Co., Chicago and New York. For sale at Branch House, American Baptist Publication Society, F. J. Paxon, Manager, 66.} Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. How I Became a Baptist—ls a pamphlet of 125 pages, by Edward 1). A. Leath, of Orting, Wash. Ho was a Methodist minister, and by in vestigating the scriptures critically he became a Baptist. He treats in this little volume the subjects Baptism, Infant Baptism, Communion, Tho Preservation of Saints, the Church of Christ and Holiness, The Work is dedicated to all lovers of truth, who are willing to know and follow the requirements of God. It is worth reading. Hymns ' New and Old—-has been revised for use in all religious services as well as for Sunday-school and home use. Christian workers will find this book quite useful. If you desire to have more information address, W. P. Harvey, Manager Louisville, Ky. There is no excuse for any man to appear in society with grizzly beard since the introduction of Bucking ham's Dye which colors a natural brown or black. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX: THURSDAY, 19, MAY 1892. Harmonized Melodies.—ls you are a lover of Music and desire some thing nice send to the publisher and get a copy of this nice work. “Harmonized Melodies” is the name of the new volume of songs published by F. Triflet, 408 Washington St., Boston, Mass. It is a collection of 400 of the best of the new and old songs and ballads which have at tained more than a mere passing popularity, and the vocal and instru mental parts, all complete, are given with the words, the arrangement having been made especially for the volume by Charles D. Blake, the Bos ton composer. In the list are a num ber of copyright songs, never before found in a miscellaneous collection, for which the publisher paid large sums of money to obtain the right to incorporate them into his book. The volume, which is sent by mail, post paid, on receipt of 60 cents (board covers, $1), is one of the most note worthy music compilations recently issued. Instead. By Mrs. R. M. Wilbur. 12mo, 250 pages. Price, SI.OO. Philadelphia: Amerifean Baptist Publication Society, 1420 Chesnut Street. , The point in this book around which all the rest revolves is a Euro pean trip, which has been proposed to Floy Dunlap, that she may be a com panion to her cousin. She wants very much to take it. True, her father can not afford the expense,and her mother needs her, and her better self tells her she ought not to go, but still she wants to, and the struggle is a se vere one, until her better self con quered and she decided to remain at home. Instead, then, —and this gives the title to the book—of cros sing the sea, she, with her own family, spends a month by it at a cosy retreat; and instead of going in person with cousin Katie to the places visted by her, she follows their itinerary by carefully reading books of travel, so that she is prepared for the letters her cousin -writes, and which form an interesting feature of the book. So the summer passed in loving, unselfish service in the home and for the Master, at Land’s End, where they sojourned for a month. Instead of her European trip, Floy gained a noble victory over herself, and was the instrument in winning some new disciples for Christ, among them her own brother and sister. The book will be of interest to many young reapers because of tho infor mation given regarding noted points abroad,and also because of the atten tion with which wo always follow a struggle, so human and so victorious, as that which is here recorded. The new novelette, by Henry B. Fuller, Chicago, whose “Chevalier of Pensieri-Vani” has attracted so much attention among literary peo ple, will begin in the June Century- The scene of Mr. Fuller’s first book was laid in Italy. In “The Catelaine of La Trinite” he finds a setting for his story among the mountains of Switzerland, his chief characters being the lady of the castle of La Trinite, and a charming American young person, Miss Aurelia West by name. A MOST GRAPHIC STORY. IT IS TAKEN DIRECT EROM REAL LIFE. A Chnrniingr New England Lady Tells Her Experience Both Abroad and in America. The unwritten romances of life are more wonderful and far more inter esting than the most vivid works of of fiction. The one wo are about to relate occured in real life, and is both interesting and instructive. Mrs. Jennie Ray formerly lived in Manchester, N. H. Her home was pleasant, her surroundings comforta ble. In the year 1880 she visited England, and while in that country began to experience strange sensa tions. At first she attributed them to the change of climate, but they continued and increased, until final ly, like many another woman, she be came utterly discouraged. It was while in this condition that Mrs. Ray returned to America her home. Thousands of women who read this story can appreciate the condition in which Mrs. Ray then was, and sympathize with her aufier iug. Two prominent physicians called and endeavored to do all in their power for her relief. In spite however, of their skill Mbs. Ray grew weaker and more depressed, while tho agony she endured seemed to in crease. It was at this time that a noted physician who was called de clared Mrs. Ray was suffering from cancer, said there was no help, and told her friends she- could »ot live more than a week at the farthest. And here comes the interesting part of the story, which we will en deavor to tell in Mrs. Ray’s own words. She said, “Unknown to all these physicians, I had been using a preparation of which I had heard much. I didn’t tell the physicians because I feared they would ridicule me, and perhaps order its discontinuance. During all the while that the physicians were at tending me’the preparation was stead ily and faithfully doing its own work in its own way, and I had faith in its pow er. At last the doctor said there was no use of his coming, for he could do me no good. I had suffered so much that I was quite willing to die, but it seems I was nearer re lief than I knew. One week from the day the doctor last called a false growth, as large as a coffee cup, and which lobked as though it had been very large, left me. I sent for a doc tor, and he declared it was a fibroid tumor, but said he had never known one to come aw ay of itself bofore, I immediately began to gain health and strength, and I unhesitatingly declare that my rescue from death was due solely to the marvellous effects of Warner’s Safe Cure, which was the remedy I took unrescued me from the grave. It is my firm belief that many ladies who are said to die of cancer of the womb arc cases like mine,and if they could bo induced to use Warner’s Safe Cure they, like me, might be Mwcd.” The abovfe graphic account is perfectly true in every respect. Mrs. Jennie Ray is now living at 142 West 6th St., South Boston, Mass., and if any lady doubts the above statement she can address Mrs. Ray, who will gladly answer all question or grant an itterview of a confidential na ture to any lady who may choose to call upon her. It is said that “truth is stranger than fiiction,” and when the thousands of suffering, helpless wo men are upon the road which physi cians say leads only to death, consid er the story as above given there is reason for hope and joy, even al though they may be now in the depths of despondency and misery. To such ladies the above truthful account is willingly given. CHILD CONVERSION. Undoubtedly there is quite a change of sentiment among our churches now on this subject com pared to what it was thirty years ago. There can bo no doubt but w hat we are drawing nearer correct views as to the conversion of children, than was formerly held. My attention has been recently drawn to a fresh investigation, by the presentation of one of my own children, nine years of age to the church, asking for membership and she was heartily received. While I was conducting a meeting recently at my church; and in the absence of any excitement, and while there was no special stir among the children, my little girl wrote me the following note, which was my firs l information as to her serious impres sions : “LaGrange, April 25, 1892. Dear Father :—I have been praying for the meeting. I prayed that the Lord would help you to get along nicely with the meeting, and 1 wish to be a good Christian. I have been praying for all the family and for everybody, and I think I will join during tho meeting. 1 have been praying for my friends and have been praying for you more. May the Lord help you. Your little, Bassik.” Upon careful examination of the child I became satisfied that she did trust God, love the Savior and had an honest desire to give herself to His service. This being tho young est child that I had ever received into the church it put me to investi gating tho matter. I remember to have read that one of Dr. Fuller’s little girls told him she w anted to join the church. He repled, “My child I am afraid you are too young.” The child answer ed, “Father, am I too young to love you?” “No, my daughter.” “Then it don’t look like I am too young to love Jesus.” Some of you have heard the story of the little boy who desired to unite with tho church. His father told him to wait six months and see how ho hold out. Soon after that they were walking together through' the field, when they came across a little lamb bleating, very feeble, and sepa rated from its mother. The father directed the son to cary it to its mother. Whereupon the boy said, “Father had we not bettor w ait six months nnd see if it will live ?” The old man saw the point and said, “John, put the lamb with its mother and go on and join the church.” Spurgeon says: “Among those I have had at anytime to exclude trom the church, out of a membership of twenty-seven hundred, I have never had to exclude a single one who was received while yet a child. Teach ers and superintendents should not merely believe in the possibility of early conversion, but in the frequen cy of it.” Dr. Watts was converted at nine years of age, Johnathan Edwards at seven, and one distinguished minister says: “That father and mother take an awful responsibility wJfen they tell their child at seven years of age, ‘You are too young to be a Christian,’ or ‘You are too young to join the church.’ That is a mistake as long as eternity.” Certainly Samuel, John the Bap tist and Timothy were pious from childhood. The words of our Savior, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not,” bears on this sub ject. One of the most consecrated Christ ian women I ever knew tells me she was converted at nine. A Baptist minister in North Geor gia who stands in high esteem, dates his conversion at six. A consecrated Christian w’oman in Knoxville, Tenn., who is teacher of an infant class in the first Baptist church, puts her conversion at three years of age. I bring out these facts to arouse our faith and expectation as to child conversion. Since each year of sin tends to harden the heart more and more, surely it becomes us to watch the first indications of the child to turn to Christ, then liy prayer and wise counsel try to lead them to the dear Savior. G. S. Tumlin. LaGrange, Ga. Kennedy’s Medical Dscoveiy Takes hold in this order: Bowels, Liver, Kidneys, Inside Skin, Outside Skin, Driving everything before it tha ought to be out. You know whether you need it or not. Sold by every druggist, and manufac tured by DONALD KENNEDY ROXBURY, MASS. MONTEAGLE, The Summer Home FOR CHRISTIAN PEOPLE, ON THE ~ SUMMIT OF Cumberland Mountain. Climate, cool and health giving, water abundant and wholeKome.|AaMinblyiprograins ott-r lectures, concerts, readings, eours s of Bible study. SuiunuT schools under distin guished specialists. Admirable arrangements for living. Reduced railroad rates. For "Mau ual,” giving full information. Address A. P. 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