READERS' EXCHANGE

 

I debated with myself as to whether to renew my subscription, but have decided to do so. I am a diabetic and have cataracts which can't be removed as I am already 87 years young. I use a large glass to do my reading. I read it, then give it to others who read it. --Elizabeth Neal, 1409 S. Van Ness Ave., #3, San Francisco, Cal. 94110

(It is letters like this that should calm the pride of any editor. I can just see this dear old sister with ther reading glass, making her way, intermittently and with difficulty, through the pages of this journal. How that sobers me! It make me want to be sure that it is worth her effort, that there is always something in these columns for the likes of her. I have just now replied to her, assuring her that next year's sub would be on the house, and that I thought she'd enjoy the travel letters on Europe especially. By the way, if she can renew, why can't many others who supposedly have the same interest? I am guessing that she'd use that glass a while longer and read a love letter from some of you, if you are of a mind to send one. But make it short, for Restoration Review will run 200 pages this year! -- Ed.)

I get so much from each issue of the Review, and I manage to "bootleg" much of your philosophy and kindness to my brethren. I say "bootleg" as I am still working as an undercover agent. -- Name withheld, Oklahoma

There are many pleasant memories of your week here, but one of the most precious things is personal to me. If you remember, you told Jim how to give up smoking. From that day in August until now he hasn't smoked one cigarette, nor has he wanted to! He has been giving a witness ever since by giving God through His Holy Spirit the credit. We all rejoice, for it's like living with a new person. Thank you for helping him see the light. Your trip up here was like a messenger from God. --Dixie Decker, Lowell, Indiana
 

The response to our appeal for help in doubling our readership this year is thus far most gratifying. Already we have cut about 200 new plates and the names are still coming in. This encourages us! We thank you and praise God! If you intended to send us a list but have not, we urge you to do so. And at a price you can afford: 1.00 per name for a year, minimum of five names, no maximum. We do all the mailing, and we do not of course use your name in any way. But we suggest that you avoid people you know to be antagonistic to new ideas. There are too many of the other kind, and we believe, from the way our mail reads, this journal will both inform and encourage such ones. It is common for us to receive a new list from people who were introduced to us by somebody else. Why not try it?