In the same way, Bibles and Prizes to the Sunday School you again mark to your credit.

Why?
Don't you see, my boy, that these things are debits?
When you give out Bibles or distribute fuel to the poor you give out something for which you get no return.

It is a debit.

On the other hand, such items as Church Offertory, Scholars' Pennies, etc., are pure profit.

Surely the principle is clear." "I think I see it better now," said the Rev.Edward.
"Perfectly plain, isn't it ?" his father went on.