'As other publishing houses, such the Commercial Press, have' taken over the task of publishing text books and general works, the Christian Literature Society has been able to five increasing attention to literature for the church, "This literature Is of two kinds, books and magazines for the church itself, and literature used by the church in evangelistic work.
Space does not permit mention the many different publications of the society, which include church music and gong books, The outstanding production in this field was "Hymns Universal Praise", the sales of which are now approaching the 200,000 mark.
On October 15 the society will col rate its golden jubilee, representing fitly years of important work in China publishing new books, translating books from the English language, disseminating Christian literature Among thousands of men, women and children all over the country. Prom fis humble beginnings in 1877 with resolution by a group of Protestant missionaries, the society has grown Until now close ona thousand. pub-Weations in the Chinese language stand to its credit,
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