REVIEW.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 27, Issue 6, 1 June 1937, Page 4

REVIEW.

"YOURSELF."

This is the title of a booklet written by the Rev. C. G. G. Salt, the Vicar of Opotiki, and printed by the Church Army Press m Auckland. It consists of a series of papers intended for senior Confirmation candidates, with an added paper on Holy Matrimony. The first two papers ask us to look at ourselves and our way of life. There are some useful thoughts here, but the mystical and unusual interpretation of the second and third chapters of the Book of Genesis becomes rather tedious, and the writers of these chapters cannot have written them for such an interpretation. The next four chapters are a simple exposition of the Apostles' Creed. We should have liked a clearer explanation of the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity and the Atonement; an inquiring 1 layman would not feel satisfied with what is stated m the papers. There are some useful practical suggestions for confession and self-examination m the last of these chapters. The best part of the book is m the middle; the two chapters on Worship and the Holy Communion have some good practical suggestions for Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving; Ceremonial Acts to aid our worship ,and Preparation for Holy Communion, which should be most helpful. The chapter on Marriage is an explanation of the introduction to

the 1662 Marriage Service, and the last chapter appeals to all men to surrender their lives to Christ and to follow His bidding. Each chapter is fully illustrated by quotations from the Bible. The best way to use the book would be to read one section at a time, and then use the passages of Scripture as an aid to meditation. As the Bishop of Waiapu suggests m his commendation, you will find some suggestive thoughts m this book; it ought to be most helpful, not only to senior Confirmation . candidates, but to others who have forgotten their early instruction and are prepared to think about themselves m relation to God and the world. The booklet is well printed, but rather cramped; no doubt this enables it to be published cheaply, so that everyone can buy it. It can be obtained either from the Church Army or from the Rev. C. G. G. Salt, and the price is one shilling and threepence.