63, 144, 223, 303, 385, 458, 537, 609, 681, 752, 833, 929 60, 139, 219, 297, 380, 455, 532, 607, 677, 748, 832, 926 183, 267, 353, 430, 497, 578, 643, 717, 794, 886 1, 81, 161, 243, 321, 401, 473, 553, 625, 697, 769, 849 ...... 59, 124, 209, 288, 375, 446, 516, 597, 664, 736, 812, 909 PAGE Monthly Missionary Survey, Robert E. Speer.. 62, 136, 216, 294, 380, 452, 529, 605, 668, 740, 818, 922 62, 136, 216, 293, 379, 452, 529, 605, 668, 740, 819, 922 38, 128, 193, 289, 376, 447, 526, 602, 669, 743, 824, 919 33, 108, 178, 273, 356, 425, 500, 581, 647, 721, 798, 891 62, 136, 216, 293, 379, 452, 529, 605, 668, 740, 818, 922 O WING to unwonted demands upon Mr. Campbell Morgan, in connection with his resignation from his church to become connected with the Northfield Extension, he has been delayed in sending his tenth article on the Ten Commandments, which will appear in our February issue. UCH interest has been manifested in Mr. Campbell Morgan's acceptance of the invitation to become associated with the "Northfield Extension." The work of the Northfield Extension is outlined on page 8, and as the RECORD OF CHRIS TIAN WORK is the official organ of the movement it will closely follow the missions to be conducted by Mr. Morgan each month. N addition to our regular Sundayschool department, the devotional helps which Rev. F. B. Meyer begins with this number, are an important feature of the new year. Several new names are also added to other departments that will greatly increase their interest and value. Especially would we call attention to the expository articles by Mr. Jowett of Birmingham, and the devotional series by Dr. Handley Moule of Cambridge, which begin with our February issue. THE dawn of a new century brings with it praise for the past and inspiration for the future. The Nineteenth Century has been one of unparalleled achievement and progress in civilization. It would be impossible to enumerate all the advantages that have attended the growth of the world's knowledge and material prosperity, and looking towards the future we cannot even conjecture what is still to be achieved in the next hundred years. But remarkable as the material prosperity of the past has been, it is less remarkable than that which God has achieved through His Church. the wonderful to note the activity and power which has been manifested. In the early part of the century revivals swept over Christendom, and a new condition in the spiritual life of the denominational bodies resulted. In later years organized efforts for N the work of the Church at home special Christian work have resulted in such movements as those represented by the Young Men's Christian Association, Salvation Army, Young People's Society of Christian En Facing the new century we thank God for the past and pray for His power in service for the Twentieth Century. [ deavor, Sunday schools, and scores WE have received several friendly of societies and associations. The leaven of the gospel has also permeated society and indirectly made itself manifest in all manner of philanthropic enterprises for the amelioration of the condition of the poor, the reformation of criminals, and the education of the ignorant. Public sentiment has been elevated, and is to-day better than a century ago. that we did not make the magazine more of a "record" of Christian work. It is our purpose during the coming year to do what we can to overcome this objection. With this end in view we are arranging to enlarge and give greater prominence to our department of Religious Thought and Activity." In this work our friends can assist us by sending us brief des ABROAD the Church has been no criptions of Christian work in their less active. The nineteenth century has been one of foreign missionary activity. At the opening of the century there was relatively a small beginning, but the heroism and self-denial of scores and hundreds of God's best noblemen have brought the cause to its present importance in the sight of the world. Many a martyr has gladly given his life for the spread of the gospel, and the history of the church has been made richer by the devotion of many a missionary pioneer during the last hundred years. With such a heritage how much greater efforts should the church now put forth for the cause of Christ! Truly the blood of martyrs has been the seed of many a church, and now their nurture and develop ment should in no way be jeopardized by want of living interest on the part of the older churches during the coming years. UT with the growth of the Church at home and abroad there has been a no less significant increase in evil. The millennium is certainly not established on earth yet. Problems and difficulties are ever arising that our forefathers did not have to cope with. While the past century affords us inspiration and encouragement, at towns or neighborhoods that they believe will be of general interest. Such contributions should always contain statements which the writers can personally vouch for, and should not exceed three hundred words in length. If the item of news or description can be accompanied by good photographs it always helps to make the paragraph more attractive. THIS is the season of holiday gifts, and we would suggest to our readers that a subscription to the RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK Would make an acceptable present to many of their acquaintances. Do you not think that your minister might be glad of some of the articles which it contains, and the "Thoughts for the Quiet Hour"? "Thoughts" are what ministers are ever seeking for, and we keep a member of our staff employed all the time in seeking out the best thoughts of our greatest writers for this department and for "Bible Notes for Daily Devotions." Would not your Sunday school class also appreciate such a gift? Our club rates of seventy-five cents apiece for clubs of ten or over greatly reduce the price in ordering in quantities. the same time it emphasizes the ONE of the most encouraging signs responsibilities attending the coming century. The past affords lessons for our equipment in the future. othe times is the widespread interest in religious thought. To be sure this interest often expresses it self in strange philosophy, which has led many into great error and confusion; but nevertheless we can thank God that people are at least interested. Apathy is the worst condition that can befall mankind. Better that a man be led for a time into a wrong philosophy than that he should be too indifferent to be led at all. It was to Pilate, the sneering and indifferent, that Christ made no reply. Indifference to truth was a hopeless condition even in Christ's ministry. HERE has probably never been a time when the popular literature of the day has dealt more with religious problems than the present. Many of the most widely read works of fiction have been largely devoted to the discussion of Christian ethics and their application to present conditions. In some cases the sale of such works has been phenomenal in the English-speaking world. In all this there is manifest evidence of the world at large being interested in Christian thought and its practical application in the affairs of life. As a reporter on one of the large secular papers recently said, "There are three things in which mankind is always interested, money, politics and religion," and he might have added that the last always demanded a wider interest than the former two together. DOUBTLESS there is much that is fanciful and impractical in the unsuccessful attempts to interpret Christ's teachings in modern terms. Even so it is better to err on that side than to do nothing. Even in the growth of many false systems there is still the same yearning for better things which affords opportunity for the church. The coming year seems destined on this account to be one of power in Christian service. Every Christian organization seems to recognize this as being a time of opportunity, and we are in daily receipt of calls for prayer, and counsels for work and the discussion of means. These are again all indications of the unwonted interest that is no less alive in the Church than in the world at large, and if God is unhindered in the work, and all His children will but serve in perfect harmony, irrespective of their plans, the coming year will be memorable in all time in the records of the Church universal. A Word to Subscribers. The autumn season is always a busy time, and on this account many delay in renewing their subscriptions when notified of their expiration. Notices are always sent to those whose subscriptions have run out and it is our rule to discontinue unless the subscription is renewed within a reasonable time, regarding no reply as a request to discontinue. We have found, however, that in a very large number of cases the renewal notice is overlooked or mis laid, and a complaint then comes that the RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK is not received. Now if our readers would kindly renew their subscriptions promptly on expiration or notify us by a postal that they wish it continued, it would save any break in its regular receipt and would relieve us of great inconvenience. During the past few months a number of subscribers have been renewing their subscriptions after having it discontinued for two or three months, and we would suggest to any who may still be in arrears that this would be a good time to renew. RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK FOR 1901. For the coming year an unusually strong and attractive list of writers has been secured to assist in making the RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK helpful to its readers. No pains have been spared in securing the best available material, and the names of the writers are in themselves a sufficient guarantee of the nature of the articles. In addition to many of the leading departments now maintained new ones are to be added, including Devotional Studies in the International Sunday School Lessons by Rev. F. B. Meyer. These studies will be continued during the year, beginning with the current issue. Mr. Meyer is too well known as a devotional writer to need any introduction to our readers, and his contributions on the Sunday school lesson will give an added strength to the department to which Dr. Scofield and Mr. Torrey have contributed so much and will continue to support. Devotional Series by Dr. Handley Moule of Cambridge. Will be another feature during the year. Dr. Moule, for years principal of Ridley Hall, is one of the leading teachers of Keswick Convention and a writer of great note. He brings to our readers the results of his best devotional study which will prove a great blessing, we feel assured, to many. Rev. J. K. Jowett. Few churches have ever enjoyed a wider reputation than Carr's Lane Chapel, Birmingham. Like Spurgeon's Tabernacle, Joseph Parker's Temple, and Beecher's Plymouth Church, Carr's Lane Chapel has for years enjoyed a congregation that has not been limited by the church edifice or even by Birmingham. Dr. Dale has a worthy successor in Rev. J. K Jowett, whose influence is being felt throughout the religious world. As a Bible teacher and preacher he is a recognized leader, and in contributing to the RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK a series of articles on The Epistles of Peter Mr. Jowett will furnish material that will be of great helpfulness to all Bible students. The Transfiguration affords the subject for a series of articles by Rev. G. Campbell Morgan which will follow the completion of his present series, so widely appreciated and noticed, on the Ten Commandments. Few men have greater power in expository preaching and writing than Mr. Morgan, and we are confident that this new series will be welcomed by all our readers who have learned to expect much deeper insight into God's Word from this writer's former articles. Review of Christian Work. This with other departments we hope to strengthen in many ways. No pains will be spared to make the first year of the new century epochmaking in the development and improvement of our periodical. Our CHRISTIAN WORK a help and inspiration to every class of Christian worker and Bible student by seeking to meet the needs of all. Writers who in former years have contributed towards making the RECORD OF CHRISTIAN WORK all that it now is will continue to contribute during the year, including among others: Robert E. Speer, Dr. J. R. Miller, H. W. Pope, G. B. F. Hallock, and many others similarly well known. ambition is to make the RECORD OF How Readers may Help the Magazine. Many of our readers frequently express their best wishes for the prosperity of the periodical. Such expressions of kind interest are most gratifying, and we are glad to be able to announce that there has been a steady progress in the magazine during the year. But friends may |