EDITED BY THE REV. ERNEST BOYS, M.A., Author of "The Sure Foundation," "The Consecrated Life," &c. PUBLISHED MONTHLY, PRICE ONE PENNY. LONDON: BEMROSE & SONS, 23, OLD BAILEY; Scripture Reading and Prayer Union.. 14, 34, 54, 74, 95, 113, 132 Sowing and Reaping Special offer to Sunday School Teachers 153, 174, 193, 230 209 120 The First Miraculous Draught of Fishes By S. J. Hall ..By the Editor 49, 70, 88 69 46 106 199 The New Commandment The Power of Christ "This is my Friend" ..By C. R. Sant By C. B. T. . By Susan E. H. Martin ..By the Editor ..By R. C. .By W. Maurice Adams By E. Jane Whately 125, 148, By Constance C. Gant 128 Workers Together with Him (Poetry).. By L. C. REST! How much there must be wrapped up in this one short word! What a wondrous mine of spiritual wealth, ever opening up fresh treasures, as the soul's experience enters more and more deeply into the unfathomable depths of its meaning. It is a short word; but it contains more than the deepest experience of the most Spirit-taught heart has ever yet fully comprehended. In fact, it contains ALL that there is for the Christian in Christ to meet the most profound need, as well as the highest and noblest aspirations, of the human heart. It is the one word which our Lord chooses to express the blessedness, in all its endless variety of application, of the soul which comes to Him. It is the sum total of what He promises they "shall find" in Him, who accept in faith and simplicity His beautiful invitation, "Come unto Me." We shall endeavour in these pages, month after month, if the Lord will, to suggest some very practical thoughts about this "Rest." But we shall not attempt, or pretend to exhaust the subject. It is inexhaustible. It is an ever-flowing, perennial stream, from whose waters every soul may find a living supply in its every and most peculiar and most secret need. We can only suggest some thoughts which may be helpful to others, in pointing out the fulness and the reality of the supply. And we hope that many may |