The Winnowing Years will be welcomed by lovers of poetry who through the years have enjoyed the contributions in verse by Dr. Beck. Preacher, philosopher, poet-the writer appeals not merely to the esthetic sense but to that which is essentially religious in man's nature. This gives his lines a satisfying content that often is lacking in modern verse. Dr. Beck has turned his lyre with the "harps of God, " therefore he sings with the assurance of faith.  E.E. Ryden,