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T A B L E OF C O N T E N T S We've a dozen suppers, and no two of

tihem the same. We'll have an entertainment at the church

E D I T O R I A L : — n e x i t Sunday night, Notes and Special Mention 2 I t s S°mg to oe the biggest thing, that ever

P O E T R Y . c a m e m

I ™ , t^? preachers, t \ y e ' v e g o t to raise some money to pay off Hold Thou me up, ••••• ;•••• 7 a l i t t l e debt, father, Lena Larmichsel, 14 Aind it's going to be the greatest thing we've Lost? Who is to Biame J. u l-.ur.c- undertaken yet; holder 22 p Q r t h i s „ r e a t entertainment we cannot find Teach Me to live 2-3 a n ° m £

C O N T R I B U T E D , B u t ; { n a thin^ happens welll have it just the Perfect Love, Charles Baker 8 s a m e

In the Conflict for 'Souls. H. Frances Davidson, 10 Preacher Brown used to say the world we Annual Conference Hints, D. W. Heise, 12 should not love, Love, Ada Wolgemuth 13 He said that our affections should be placed

S E L E C T E D : — on things above; Sermon by Billy Sunda- 4 Brother Vondike's different, he talks another The New Wine, 28 way;

N E W S O F C H U R C H A C T I V I T Y ETC., 14 He thinks we should be merry and repent O B I T U A R Y , ETC., 20 some other day. T H E T E S T I M O N Y M E E T I N G , 23 p r e a c h e r Brown he'd talk of Christ, the One

— — — - — — — — • ' 1 — 'who reigns above;

T H E T W O P R E A C H E R S ° f ^ ^ ^ ° f

He'd say His ifootsteps we should follow as we go albouit each day,

We've got a new preacher at our church, and To obtain eternal happiness there is no earth-the people think he's fine, ],. w a y

He's college made and up^to-date and pleases all the time; Brother Vondike came here about a month

W e got so tired of Preacher Brown and his ago, old Bible way. You ought to hear our singing, It's equal to

W e wanted something modern—something a show; suitable for our day. We have flutes and horns and fiddles and

anthems by the score, Brother Vondike never speaks of hell, that And the songs of our performance have a

lake of raging flames, dozen parts or more. But talks about the little birds, and flowers p r e a j c h e r B , r h e u s e d t o s a « L e t a H t h e

along the lanes. _ l e • .„ He talks of art and science, ot the sun, T h e h Q f W a t t s a n d W e s l h e t h ( > u g:h t

moon and stars, ( w e r e j u s t f h e t h i

O f the nations prosperity, of civil and for- R u t . w e r e n o m o r e t Q u s t h a n a l o { o {

e ' g " w a r s ' homely rhymes, „ , , ,,, , , Thev are far too old-fashioned, and away be-The law he never preaches, although of h i i m J t h e t i m e s

course he might, T o hurt the people's conscience, he does not There is one fault Brother Vondike has;

think iit right. but for this he'd be immense, The good paying members are the ones he Ever since he came here he's a great expense.

likes the best. At the close of the morning sermon, He said, Although he does not object to preaching "You've not paid me quite.

for the rest. So don't forget our entertainment, we're to have next Sunday night."

We've had such good revivals, since Brother —Selected by Sister Ruth Kanode. Vondike came, Martinsburg, Pa.

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1. O n Monday afternoon and even-ing, May 17, Sunday School Convention.

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Topics and Speakers. What are the most essential elements

of the church to promote unity, spiritual activity and enlarge her influence? Bid. Abner Martin, EUzabethtown, Pa. Eld. Vernon L. Stump, New Paris, Ind.

Should the interest of the church be general or local in the Brotherhood? Eld. Geo. Whisler, Buffalo, N. Y. Eld. M. L. Hoffman, Abilene, Kans.

H o w is the Baptism obtained, retain-ed ; and what are the evidences thereof ? Eld. Orville B. Ulery, Springfield, O. Eld. M. G. Engle, Abilene, Kans.

Contrast growth and grace; gift and reward.

Eld. Eli M. Engle, Mt. Joy, Pa. Eld. Girvin Bearss, Ridgeway, Ont.

Frliday evening, May 21, Evangelistic Services. Subject:

What must I do to be saved NOW,

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CONTINUALLY a n d finally?

Bish. C. C. Burkholder, Upland, Cal.

Bish. C. N. Hostetter, Wash'gtboro, Pa.

Time allotted to each speaker 011 the Ministerial Program is 18 minutes. If there are any named on the above pro-gram that positively know they cannot attend General Conference we would be very thankful for such information at once.

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T o our dear Brotherhood : —

T h e Jabibok Faith Orphanage of

Thomas, Okla., has a yearly obligation

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of which sum the Oklahoma church has

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R. Eyster, Thomas, Okla. W e earnest-

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make a good showing in their report to General Conference next! May. Let us gladly help the helpless and homeless children; for inasmuch as we do so unto these needy and unfortunate children we do it unto the Lord.

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A Cuban telephone manager got a vision of what Christianity ought to mean in the tele-phone business and dared to overrule certain orders from headquarters. His story and the story of what happened in the life of an American student in an English university, "When the Higher Criticism Hit Him," will be told in The Sunday School Times, an in-terdenominational religious paper published every 'week at 10.11 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. W e have learned from the management of that publication that a three weeks' free trial of their paper may be had >uipon request (by nost card") by any one interested in the Bible. If you wish the issues containing these two articles mention this announcement and they will be furnished as long as the supply lasts. Y o u will not be disappointed.

Many choose rather to be great than humble; forgetting that only they who choose to be humble, are truly great .— Sel.

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G E N E R A L C O N F E R E N C E N O T I C E F O R S E R M O N B Y B I L L Y S U N D A Y

P E N N A . D E L E G A T I O N .

Subject: "WHO WAS TESUS." . _ In his tabernacle sermon this afternoon

S i n c e P e n n s y l v a n i a S t a t e C o u n c i l ap- "giUy" Sunday said: p o i n t e d S . R . S m i t h , of G r a n t h a m , to "Some time ago I was startled by having 1 , e ii r ,, this qustion flame out upon me from the n a v e c n a r g e ot tne a r r a n g i n g t o r tne h e a d l f n e s

of a daily newspaper. "Who was P e n n s y l v a n i a de legat ion f o r G e n e r a l Jesus?" Well, let us try to find out who C o n f e r e n c e , as to t ime of g o i n g , and H ,e was from some of the people wtho lived

' & when He was here m the flesh, and who met r a i l r o a d a r r a n g e m e n t s , w e are instruct- j j im face to face. ed to i n f o r m the P e n n s y l v a n i a delega- "The first I will question are a :tromg man

. • , . , , , , and his wife, and so to them I will say: t i o n that 111 o r d e r to get the best rates, , W h o W a s J e s u s ? > B o t h t h e i r , f a c e s bright-it is n e c e s s a r y to g o in a b o d y , w h i c h en, and they both eagerly exclaim, 'Why, He

w i l l l e a v e H a r r i s b u r g on S a t u r d a y , M a y c a m e to our wedding, though we were only ° poor and unknown peasants and turned the

15, 1 9 1 5 . It has not b e e n f u l l y dec ided w a t e r into wine for us, so that we had as w h e t h e r the c o m p a n y wi l l l eave in the much good cheer as if we had been rich.' , „ , . A n d did you love Him and keep up acquaint-f o r e n o o n or e v e n i n g . T h a t is a m a t t e r a n c e w i t h H i m a f ( t e r w a r d ? ' <Yes, indeed, to be a r r a n g e d w i t h the ra i l road c o m - sir, and we soon found that the more we lov-

ed Him the more we loved each other, and P ' -v' 'the happier and more contented we were in

T h e r o u n d - t r i p f a r e wi l l be $ 1 9 . 2 6 bur humble lot. Yes, sir; He has always

f r o m H a r r i s b u r g to p lace of C o n f e r - l b e ? n m a d e cordiallv welcome in our home, m . . . , • , , , 11 1 'a,nd it has been a joy to set the very best

ence. T h i s is about e ight dol lars less / w e h a d b e f o r e H | i i m W e h a v e n e v e r h a d

t h a n w h a t w a s first ant ic ipated, by m a k - a trouble that He did not come to deliver us ,« (from it or to bear it for us.'

m g the a r r a n g e m e n t s to g o in a g r o u p . .. < D i d e y e r w a n { t o s e p a r a t £ f r o m e a c h

A l l those c o n t e m p l a t i n g to g o wi l l please lather?'

i n f o r m S . R . S m i t h , of G r a n t h a m , of " ' N o - i , m 3 e e d ' s i r- W e s h a I 1 a * w a y s cling • • . •• r 'to each other, and try to live to please ~esus

their ' intentions of g o i n g , as soon as , . , ' , ' . , v

for He is the best friend we ever had.' p o s s i b l e , so that p r o p e r a r r a n g e m e n t s - A n d from countless other h^mes has come c a n be m a d e in the s e c u r i n g of p r i v a t e )a testimony that Jesus was a guest at the wed-

cars . Iding and a friend ever afterwards, who re-

P a r t i e s l e a v i n g E a s t , and S o u t h of Ipeated time and again the miracle of turning

H a r r i s l b u r g need only to c o m e to H a r r - 'wa,ter into wine for them. The bitter water

i s b u r g a n d need not c o n c e r n t h e m s e l v e s , o f affli<*ion, poverty and misfortune He turn-, t • • , . • .«• n , 'ed ' , n t o the wine of blessing, happiness and

a b o u t their t ickets , since this wi l l all be . ijoy, and from thousands of others have come

a r r a n g e d and sett lement can be m a d e on rthe b i U e r c r y t h a t J e s u g w a n t e d t Q t u m w a t g r

the tra in a n y t i m e on the road. P a r t i e s , j n t o . w ; n e f o r them, but they frowned upon W e s t of H a r r i s b u r g j o i n i n g the c o m - /Him and slammed the door in His face,

p a n y wi l l be a d m i t t e d at the same p r o - land then dark shapes of discontent and ran-

p o r t i o n a t e rates c o r ' r e sentment and hate stole in and bat-tered their hearthstone. 1 "Next I see a father, a lordlv man. and

S U N D A Y S C H O O L P R O G R A M F O R twith him there walks a noble youth of frank,

G E N E R A L C O N F E R E N C E M O N D A Y P. moble face.

M. M A Y 17, 1915. " ' W h o was Jesus?' I say to this father,

and his eyes kindle with a great joy as he cm , 1 .1 r>u u t u r u u 'makes quick reply: ' W l y , sir, it was Jesus S h o u l d the C h u r c h establish a T e a c h - , , , ,' . , J . ,, . J ,

t . . , „ 'who gave me back this boy when all the don-ers ' T r a i n i n g C o u r s e ? i t o r s s a i d h e m u s t die_ W l h e n flhey t o W m e

Bid. Bert Shirk, Stevensville, Out. this I was in despair, for only the father of

Continued on Page 20. lan only son knows how I loved my boy.

April 19, 1915. EVANGELICAL VISITOR r* 5

'While I was im this great darkness of iQcrspair a friend came and told me of Jesus, and described some of the great wonders he (had seen Him do. When I learned that (He 'was only 17 miles away, I called for the fleet-test of the many highnbred horses in my stable land was soon in tihe saddle, galloping with (great speed for Cana, in Galilee, where I 'found Jesus, quietly teaching His disciples, land cried out to Him from the anguish of Imy soul.: 'Sir! Come down ere my child die!' With a look of such compassion and assur-ance that I had confidence ere He spoke, He /said, 'Go thy way; thy son liveth!' and wihen il was still some distance from home my ser-vants 'met me with the glad news that my son (was well, I inquired at what hour the 'fever ileft him, and lo, it was at the very time when (Jesus said, Thy son liveth.'

" 'From that day I became His disciple, and iso did all my family and servants, and this inoble son of mine, that He gave back from Ithe grave, is devoting tdHiim his newjfo,und life. It was Jesus who turned sorrow into 'joy for me and mine. That is Who Jesus iwas; the light and comfort of imy home.'

"Next I see a man well along in l i fe; a iman whose hair is gray, but whose step is quick and strong; a rr.rn whose face is full of happ ness, a.id whos; cheek is tuddy with the glow of health Bat ! hail him and say, 'Who was Jesus?' And ar the name there is gladness in his ey^; and in joyful tones ihe cries out: 'Why, sir, it was Jesus wfho (made me what I am today. For 38 long /years I had lain thru storm and cold, and thru heat of summer, and thru long, .wakeful mights, among a great number of sick and helpless -people on the portoh at the pool of iBethesda, anxiously and almost despairingly waiting for the angel to move in the water, that I might get into the fountain and be heal-ed ; but I never had any such good fortune.

" 'Some one with more strength and energy •was always sure to get into the water ahead o f me. In this way disappointment after disappointment sorely disheartened me, until /all hope died within me, and I was sick in /soul as well as in body. But one day, after •my hair had become as gray as you see it mow, thru the long and fruitless waiting, a heartrending cry went up from the sick, fol-lowed by a struggle that shook the place ifrom one end of the porch on which I lay to /the other, and from this I knew that the angel

•was again moving in the water. "The next witness I would summon is a

man so strong and rdbust that he seems never to have had an ill day in his life. His flesh is tlear and ruddy, and has tihe sweet and whole->some look we find in the face of a child. Let us ask him 'Who was Jesus?' Instantly his face is so radiant it is evident that he has ijust heard the name of his best friend. 'Who •was Jesus? Why, sir, it was Jesus who made /life all that it is to me today. I had long ibeen a leper.'

1 " 'It first showed itself in a little white harmless-looking spot upon my hand when 1 was a boy. Somebody told the high priest about it, and he sent an order for me to come to the temple and be examined, according to our holy law, and when it was proclaimed that I was a leper, everybody shunned me. • " 'I was utterly desolate and without hope until one day another leper told me about Jesus, and still others told of great cures He had wrought, and yet others told of how com-passionate H e was. One of them from a dis-tance had seen Him touch a lame ,man and instantly made him well. Then I began to long and hope and pray that He would some day come near me. At last one day, after many disappointments, I saw Him coming down a mountain, followed by a great mul-titude, and without stopping to think what I •was doing, ran and fell on my face before Him and cried out: 'Lord, if thou wilt thou canst make me clean!'

"Instead of rebuking me, as I deserved for •my insane presumption, and turning coldly •from me, as any rabbi would have done, He laid His hand upon me and sa'd: 'I will. Be thou dean! ' and instantly I was sound and •well again, for my flesh had become like that of a little child. I poured out ..iy thanks to Him in a way that quickly raised a tumult about Him. and He charged me to go my way and say no more about it. But I couldn't keep my joy to myself, and went on my way, loudly declaring to every one what had been •done for me, and never once crying out, 'Unclean! Unclean!' as I had done for so many years. From then till now I have been telling the story wherever I have gone.'"

"The next one I would summon is a man •who shows gladness in every step he takes. Let us see if he can say anything that will help us, and so I will put the question to him at once: 'Who was Jesus?' His face fairly

i6 EVANGELIC AIL VISITOR April 19, 1915.

shines as he says: 'Why it was Jesus who opened my eyes and gave me sight, and that gave me all the beauty there is in the world.' "But how long had you been blind?' 'AH my life. I had been in darkness always, for I was born blind.' 'And how much did you have to pay IHim for opening your eyes, and how long did it take iHim to do it?' 'Oh, nothing at all. I was a poor beggar, and •could have done nothing had H e wanted me to pay. And He gave me my sight very quickly, too.'

" 'Tell us about it. Where was He and how did you find Him and get to Him?' 'I didn't find Him. He found me. I was begging near the temple, at the place where I had been begging for years, and one Sab-bath day He came to me, and said He was going to give me :my sight. I didn't know what He meant, and showed very little inter-est in the matter. But presently He made

•clay and put it on my eyes, and then I began to think that something was going to happen. Then He told me .to go to the pool of Siloam and wash off the day . I went and washed and received sight.'

"The next witness I would like to call is a woman; a matron 'who has silver in her hair, •but her face is peaceful, and has a look of happy content. Let me ask her the great question: 'Wiho was Jesus?' and at the name a great light transfigured her as she says with tears of joy in her eyes: 'Who was Jesus? Why, sir, it was Jesus who 'brought my son again to life when he was dead, and all was so dark and desolate in my poor heart. The boy was all I had, and he had been the support and stay of my life. He was so strong and .manly; so noble and so brave, and was always good to me. He filled our 'home with sunshine and tried to save me from all care and anxiety by taking all the burden of our affairs upon himself.

" 'But one day he was brought home very ill by some of his friends, who were with him when he was stricken. He grew worse from hour to hour, and in three days he was dead. I was heart-broken and desolate and' little dreamed that I could ever see the sun look bright again. The time came for his burial and we were taking his poor 'body out to the place of the dead, many people going with us, for he was known and loved by all.

" 'Four young men of his own age were bearing hfs body on a bier, and when we had

come almost to the grave -we met a large company, and a Man came afterward who looked upon me with great compassion and said 'Weep not.' Then H e came and touch-ed the bier, and they that bore it stood still, for they knew not what to do, such a thing having never happened before. Then He that halted it said: 'Young man, I say unto thee, arise!' Then he that was dead sa" up and began to speak, and then he was restored to me and we returned to our home with great joy. And, sir, that was Jesus, who gave me back my boy, and my son who was dead is alive again, became one of His most earnest disciples from that hour.'

"Next I see a strong man of large stature, of broad shoulders and tall, who comes with quick and ringing step, in the midst of a group of happy, noisy little children. One little fellow with sunny 'hair is perched high on his shoulder, two or three others are cling-ing to his hand.

"All the rest are laughing and shouting in great glee. Let us halt this great giant of a fellow and see what answer he will make to the question, 'Who was Jesus?' The same glad look we have noted in all tihe others brightens his face at the name, and then he says, 'Why, sir, it was Jesus who drove a legion of devils out of me—devils so violent that when they entered into a herd of 2000 swine that were quietly feeding nearby, they ran frantically down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

" 'Before that day I had long been known as a wild man, of whom everybody was a-fraid. I made my dwelling among the tombs, and I was so fierce that no man dared to come my way. Sometimes in my torment I would become so wild and frenzied, and the terrors I created were so terrible that armed men in great numbers would hunt me down and overpower me and bind me with dhains and shaekels, but sooner or later the strongest fetters and the safest prison would ibe unalble to hold me, and I would escape again to the tombs where I 'would be more terrible than ever. In my frenzy I would tear into shreds the clothes they had put on me, and these scars you see on my hands and face are from wounds where the devils made me cut myself with stones, and there are others like them all over my body.

" 'And so I have been going here and there thruout the whole city ever since, showing

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myself to the people who thronged the streets to see me, and telling them the wonderful story of what Jsus had done for me. I had so long been such a terror to the people that many had to see that the wondrous change in me could only have been wrought by the power of God, and thru my witness many in our land now believe in Jesus; and even some of those wtho lost their swine and were for a time madly bitter on account of it, have had their hearts melted until there has been almost as much of a change in some of them as in me. And that's who Jesus was, sir; and one who set me free.'

"And then I asked the little ones the same question, 'Who was Jesus?' and tihey stop their play and say: 'He was the Good Man w h o took us in His arms and blessed us.'

"And so we go on, examining witness after witness, and every one gives the same glad testimony otf the compassion and power of Jesus. I say to iMartha and Mary; 'Who was Jesus?' and in unison they reply: 'He was the friend whose visits made our home like an ante-room to heaven, and who bro't our brother badk from the grave after he had been four days dead.' I say to Zaccheus, the Jeri'cho publican, 'Who was Jesus?' and he turns upon us a bright face, from which the handwriting of sin has all been removed, and says: 'Why, Jesus was the one who came into my heart and home and made a new man of me.'

" ' W h o was Jesus?' He was the One of whom the angel said, in announcing His birth to the Virgin Mary, "Thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.' It was Jesus of whom the angel sang to the Shepherds, 'Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will .to men.' 'Who was Jesus?' He was the sinless One who tasted death for every man; the One who came down from heaven to reveal our Heavenly Father's love. It was Jesus who said, 'Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'

"It was Jesus who said, 'I am come that ye might have life, and that ye might have it more abundantly.' And it was Jesus who said, 'I am the resurrection and the l i fe; he that beli»veth in Me, tho he were dead yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.' And it was Jesus who said, 'In my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place

for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am there ye may be also.'

"It was Jesus who wrought all the great and mighty works we have been considering. It was Jesus who had compassion on the multitude, who wept over Jerusalem and at the grave of Lazarus. It was Jesus who never turned a deaf ear to the cry of any needy one who sought His help. It was Jesus who never lifted His hand except in blessing, and what He did while here in the flesh H e is still doing spiritually in a thous-andfold greater sense all over the world, for He is the changeless Christ, who is the same yesterday, today and forever more. That is who He was and is, and always will be.'"

All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall.

Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all!

H O L D T H O U M E UP.

Hold Thou me up whene'er the way is hid-den.

And clouds hang darkly in the sky above; When wild misgivings come to me unbidden 0 Father, hold me closely in Thy love.

Hold Thou me up under each new temp-tation,

Lest I should fall beneath its subtle power. Thou who art ever near, be my salvation, My Rock, my Fortress, in the trying hour

Hold Thou me up when my weak hsart is failing

Before the troubles of the way I take, Make me feel that Thou art all-prevailing— That Thou wilt succor me for Jesus' sake.

Hold Thou me up, O Lord my God. when-ever

The flowers of pleasure spring around my days,

And let no fancy joy my spirit sever From Thee, who gavest me Thy love al-

ways.

Hold Thou me up till I in death am sleep-ing—

Till I am far from danger, safe and free, In that fair land where, in Thy gracious

keeping, 1 rest forevermore at home with Thee.

Selected by Ellen M. Whitmoyer..

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CONTRIBUTED. durich den Heiligen Geist, welcher uns gegeben ist." The sentiment of the

PERFECT W V E . passage corresponds with Rom. 8: 9 : Now if any man have not the Spirit ot

Christ, he is none of his," or, in other By CHARLES BAKER. words, he that hath not the Holy Ghost

According to Scripture there is a Di- given unto him, is not a child of God.

vine Love, and a natural, or human f h e "love of God" which every true love. The natural love, as defined is, new born child of God has received

to regard with a strong feeling of af- js that "Perfect Love," which "casteth faction, to have a devoted attachment out fear" (I John 4 : 18). The Savior

•towards others." etc. Every human Says, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as being has inherited the natural love your Father which is in heaven is per-from his ancestors, and, although, it is fee.," The "love of God," which was shed a great boon to the human family, it abroad in the hearts of His children, by is, after all, not to be compared with the Holy Ghost which was given unto the "Perfect Love," and is only able to them, is "perfect" also, induce us to love our own, and those T h i s " p e r f e c t Love" makes a won-that are good to us. But, as soon as d e r f u l change in the heart and life of opposition arises, it will invaribly change e v e r y t r u e c h i l d o f G o d T h e m a n

its attitude, according to circumstances, w h o S e h e a r t i s u n r e generate is fearful and in place of showing kindness and , o f t h e torments he will have to endure, "love towards those we at first loved, o n a c c o u n t 0 f his sins, after appearing we now manifest hatred, envy and ma- , b e f o r e a j u s t a n d h o l y , G o d T h i s

'lice, in various degrees, towards them, tormenting fear is so persistent at times,

These manifestations are the sure in- and often harrasses the unconverted dications of an unregenerate heart, and person so that he does not know where

may also be the indications of a heart to flee to, nor what to do. When, which at one time had experienced the however, the unconverted comes to God cleansing power of the blood of Christ, jn true penitence and humble submis-together with the life-giving virtues of sj.0n, by faith in Christ, the terrorizing the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, but, fear will leave his heart, and instead his who "has left his first love" (Rev. 2:4) . heart will be filled with "perfect love,"

The "Love of God," or "Perfect joy, and a reverential fear, through the Love." is however of a different na- Holy Ghost given unto him at that time, ture, and has sublimer fruits. Neither which will not allow him any more to do we inherit it from our ancestors, but walk according to his former wicked is the g i f t of God unto all, when they life, but will "constrain" him to walk

come in penitence to Him through in the way of "righteousness and true

Christ, by faith. "The love of God holiness." "The love of Christ con-is shed abroad in our hearts by the straineth us" ( I I Cor. 5: 14; Eph. 4 :

Holy Ghost which is given unto us" 24). Whereas, the unconverted before (Rom. 5 : 5) . The German and the his conversion lived at enmity, and had

R. V . have it in the past tense. "The envy, hatred, and malice in his heart to-love of God hath been shed abroad in wards others, he now loves every per-our hearts by the Holy Ghost which son, even those who may be his enemies,

7vas given unto us." " Den die Liebe yea, like the Savior, he will pray for

Gottes ist ausgegossen in unser Herz them, because, he knows that such know

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not what they do.

Then,, too, this "Perfect Love" is un-changeable, even as God is unchange-able. If we do not allow the enemy to belittle others in our eyes, and es-pecially our brethren, we will "love one another with a pure heart fervently," even unto our end, like the Savior, "having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end" (John, 13: 1 ) .

O f course, it is possible, that the "love of G o d " may diminish, or even take its departure from our hearts, by becom-ing careless and negligent in our spirit-ual duties towards God and man, there-fore we are exhorted to "keep your-selves in the love of God" (Jude 21) . And, again, "Let brotherly love con-tinue" (Heb. 13: 1 ) . The child of God need, however not be at a loss to know how to retain the "love of God" in his heart. The Savior says, "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in His love" (John 15: 10). This, how-ever, requires a daily effort on our part, and at times, perhaps a tremendous effort, For we wrestle not against flesh and blod, but against principalities, a -gainst powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places" (Eph. 5: 12). So we see that the oppositions of the true child of God, are, indeed tremendous, and it requires, faith, cour-age and perseverance combined with daily watching and praying, to keep ourselves in the "love of God," in order to be able to withstand the craftiness and the onslaught of the enemy.

But, thanks be to God the true child of God need not fear, if he keeps him-self in the "love of God," for it is writ-ten, "and who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good" ( I Peter 3 : 13). The "love of God."

in the heart of the child of God will be a never failing source of comfort, joy and power unto him, throughout the various visitations of his life, whether they be good or evil. How blessed then the state of the true child of God compared with that of him who knows not the Lord, or of him whose heart is not fully consecrated to the Lord? In the h'eart of the fully consecrated person, (and the Lord expects this of us from the time of our conversion unto our end) the "perfect love," or the fire of the Holy Spirit will glow constantly as on Israel's altar of old. And as long as the children of Israel were true to God, God's presence and power was at all times manifested in their midst, and none of their enemies were able to stand before them. So also with the true child of God, for He says," I am with you alway," etc (Matt. 28: 29).

But the unconverted liveth in dark-ness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, "having no hope, and without God in the world" (Eph. 2:12) . What a con-trast between the t w o !

This "Perfect Love," will also induce the true child of God to seek the good of others, as well as that of his own soul, and will strive to further on the cause of God abroad, as well as at home. His walk and conduct will be in all modesty and Christian dignity. If he meets in worship with the children o f God, it will be in sincerity, with rever-ence and holy fear. In his prayers, and testimonies to, and for God, he is honest and frank, and avoids all vain-repetitions, and pertness of speech, of which there is apparently at present so much to be heard, even among such who claim to be signally blessed, but we are glad that the word of God is entirely free from it, which is the guide of him who has "Perfect Love" reigning in his-heart.

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If a minister is filled with the "love are aware. Bro. Daniel Winger has been

of God," it will help him to go about waiting ever since the war began for his ministerial duties with joy, and his his way to open for him to go and assist sermons and exhortations will be de- in the work at Johannesburg, where he livered in simplicity, solely for the is greatly needed.

benefit of his hearers and the glory of Now as to the hindrances in the way. God. Neither will the apparent worth, There is no need to mention anything or failure of his sermons and exhorta- about this terrible war which is between fions cause him to get puffed up, nor us and Afr ica for the daily papers are become too much depressed in spirit, full of it. Certainly the prospects of If any of his fellow laborers, should be a speedy cessation of hostilities are very better qualified and more successful in meager. The passenger steamers are their ministerial labors, he will not feel continually going to and fro between hurt, nor become envious of them, but New York and England and between will help them along in their spiritual England and Capetown carrying pass-duties all he can, and thank God from engers many of whom are soldiers, and the depth of his heart that, He has even so far as we have heard, none of these yet in these last and perilous times, steamers have suffered from submarines raised up men, whom He has chosen or by striking mines. Many merchant and qualified to preach the Word in and war vessels have, however, been purity and power. But he will love destroyed. I believe it quite possible all his ministerial brethren with all his for us to travel that way and reach heart, and will commit all their works, Capetown in safety if the Lord so wills, with his to God, and as much as in him but of course there are risks to be run lieth, will, with his brethren not "shun and one should be sure he is in the to declare all the counsel of God," order of the Lord before venturing, "speaking the truth in love" (Acts. 20: With God all things are possible. 27 : Eph. 4 : 15)- W e have been in correspondence with Batteau, Ont. a n a g e n t in San Francisco in reference

to a western route. W e learn that we

can secure a good line of steamers from IN THE CONFLICT FOR SOULS. c t? • , , , . r .

San rrancisco by way of Australia to Durban, Afr ica, which would take us by

A number of persons have inquired a safe route entirely outside the war of me whether I am expecting to re- zone. There is only one objection to turn to Afr ica this spring; and since it this route and that is that it is much is not a part of my plan to make an farther consequently much more expen-extensive visit of the Brotherhood this sive. Taking into account the long year, I thought it might be a satisfac- distance to California, this route to tion to some to have a statement of ex- Madia would cost about $150 more than isting conditions. the usual one by way of England.

M v furlough has been a rest and W e wish to ask the Lord's people to

change for me, and I believe the Lord's make this a special subject of prayer

place for me is back again in Afr ica that the Father may direct. Shall we

in the battle for souls, so if the Lord wait until the war closes and leave the

opens the way. I hope to return in work suffer? Shall we take the route

June. Sister Edith Haldeman is also by way of England? or shall we take

ready to accompany me, and, as many the safer and more expensive route by

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way of the west and Australia? If our government or that of England were sending their soldiers to battle and deemed the longer route the best, the question of expense would not be thought o f ; but then they can say to their subjects, you pay this much to-ward the conflict and to the rich mrn, you pay this much of your income. Because the Lord works by love, be-cause His kingdom is not of ituc, world and men cannot see the wonders being accomplished among the darkened souls in heathen lands, they will continue to be blind to their opportunities and pri-vileges and keep on adding farm to farm, bank account to bank account, business house to business house and even defraud the Lord of His lawful tenth so that they may continue to heap up treasure for the last days.

Missionaries from the various war-ring countries, such as, Germany, France, and England are suffering greatly in many places from lack of funds. Everything is going to pay the expenses of this costly murderous war to destroy men's souls instead of saving them. W e as a nation are an-xious to help in bringing peace, but no real peace can come except through the reign of the Prince of Peace. Shall we not be as liberal in His warfare a-gainst sin as these other nations are in their deadly conflict? Shall we not as a nation and a church redouble our ef-forts so that the Lord's worfc may not suffer? T h e warring nations are put-ting forth every effort to take advance posts against the enemy, they spare neither men nor money in the effort. W e have been waiting four years to take an advance post at iMacha, but have been unable to do so from lack of funds. Bro. Taylor has been very anxious to open this new station and is ready to move out as soon as the means is forth coming. May the Lord help

us to bring all the tithes into the store-house and prove Him therewith.

I cannot close this article without quoting from a letter which I lately received from Sister Lehman of Jo-hannesburg as follows:

"Thus we have been permitted to go in and out while war is raging and men fro>m South Afr ica are being Com-mandeered and so must go to war. One wonders what it all means, and how long these things can continue. But through it all we see the "Day ap-proaching" and we are trying to be true to iHirn and to souls during the time He may give us.

When we see all the soldiers going to the front ready to die for their country we wonder where are the soldiers of the Cross of Christ. Perhaps they too need "Commandeering. When we see how every means and every effort is made to raise W a r funds, and funds for the comfort of the soldiers, and a great item in these "comforts" is cigarettes, we wonder where are the war funds for the cause of Christ against the foe of sin? where are the fund and funds comfort funds? In this war of nations they will not send men to the front who have poor teeth, but in God's battle who inquires into the needs of the soldiers at the front? Are God's generals a-sleep? When one sees the real con-ditions of war and have always heard the work of soul-saving compared to war, it makes one think. I tell you the Church people are asleep, dead. The people of the nations are awake to W a r but where are we? Even every school child is encouraged and expected to bring in some help, each class feas funds of its own. They are encouraged to walk and save tram fares and bring their pennies and halfpennies. But what are we as God's people, doing? If every child in the church would be trying to raise mission funds, and the

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adults work accordingly would it not savor of the Spirit of Christ? The sleep of death has settled upon the Christian world."

It seems to me that tliis message from our loved sister should stir every one of our hearts to renewed activity in His service.

Yours in behalf of Afr ica ' s Millions, H. Frances Davidson.

A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E H I N T S .

For Local Conveners and others.

By D . W . H E I S E .

A s the attendance at annual confer-ence, and the work as well, is increasing year by year, provision must be made for the new conditions which necessarily arise. And while we believe local con-veners, have in the past, very nobly met the essential requirements, and, without in any way reflecting upon any effort in this direction heretofore, we might pos-sibly be allowed the privilege of throw-ing out a few hints that perhaps could be adopted in the future.

First. In addition to providing ac-comodation for the permanent confer-ence boards, as has been done hereto-fore ; a special committee room should also be provided, with sleeping accomo-dation for at least four persons. It is not an unusual occurrence for commit-tees to find night sessions unavoidable, on account of other conference duties devolving upon one or more members of a committee, during the day sessions of conference. A n d where this is found necessary, in order that the work of such a committee may be ready for consider-ation at the time appointed, such com-mittee members, should never be asked, or expected, after having toiled all thru the day sessions of conference, and far into the night with strenuous, perplex-ing, problems, to resort to their sleeping

quarters, at considerable distance away, as has sometimes been the case. This place of accomodation should be fur-nished with light, pen and ink, station-ary, table, and chairs of course. Copies of former conference minutes should al-so be available in this room, which very often, necessarily must be consulted in the deliberation of committee work. On some occasions, at least, according to the personel of the committee (especially the secretary) a standard dictionary might be found a very valuable adjunct.

Second. Connfortable chairs should be supplied for the "moderators, and all the clerical staff." Swivel, cushioned, office chairs, are none too good for those who are expected to be in constant at-tendance, and sit for hours during the various sessions throuout the entire con-ference, with very little privilege for change or diversion. T o be compelled to sit on a hard, rickety, camp chair, covering a period of three, or four con-secutive days, on the part of the con-ference officials, to some at least be-comes a hardship, 'if indeed not a real torture, and should never be necessary or expected.

Third. Arch Index "Files" for the convenience of the secretaries would, we believe, prove a great help indeed. By these the secretaries could arrange the various reports and decisions etc., com-ing into their hands in orderly alpha-betical manner. This would not only expedite matters, but would also relieve the secretary of a good deal of anxiety in being able to readily locate a record when demanded.

Fourth. Ruled, writing tablets, or paper of good quality, should be sup-plied for all Board, and Committee rooms. This would obviate the neces-sity of detaching a leaf, or two from the vest pocket note book of some member, a s has sometimes been the case.

Fifth. A loud sounding "Gong"

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might prove a great boon, in the hands of the moderators, in calling the atten-tion of members of conference to some special announcement (particularly after dismissal) ( ? ) This gong could also no doubt foe made to serve a good pur-pose in the dining hall in reminding those who might possibly ( ? ) indulge indiscretely in animated conversation while the meal is being partaken of.

Sixth. It might be an improvement, and less confusing, if a special hour, or hours, were set apart each conference day for the reception, and consideration of reports, from boards, and committees. This would, I think, be a decided ad-vantage to the secretaries of these bodies. In case there should be no re-ports ready for the time so set apart, the regular work of conference could be proceeded with.

Seventh. Every delegate should pro-vide himself with pen, or pencil, and a small tablet, on which notations could be made during debate, or discussion of questions, or information, which the delegate might desire to have brought before conference at the proper time. Some people are able to write their

•thoughts better, than to express them in words, and to able to present our thot's or questions, before a deliberative body in an intellegent manner, would often facilitate matters very materially.

T h e above suggestions are the result o f personal experience while attending conference, some of which I am not at all anxious that they should be repeated, and from general observation, and they are given with the hope that some one may derive benefit therefrom. Gormley, Out., Mar. 24, 1915.

LOVE.

I will by the help of God write a short article on "Love which is the ful-

filling of the L a w . " Jesus said we are to love our neighbor as ourselves which if we do we will certainly try and be very careful that we do not ask any-thing of him which we are not willing to do ourselves. W e will try and not offend them. A s we may not always have the liberty to do what they do we should always think kindly toward them.

I ata glad that God's love was great toward me in this that He is never care-less about my soul. I see how He is interested in me and concerned about me. I can thank Him for this love, and I wish to listen to His pleading and obey the whispers of |His still small voice which will bring us still in closer touch with Him where we will still see more of His "Guiding Hand," and which will bring me more in the place where He can reveal His secrets to me.

W e are commanded to "love the brotherhood, love as brethren; be piti-ful." How thankful we can be that H e gives us this love if we ask for it or c'hoose it, and that we can be useful to such an extent as is pleasing to God.

M y desire is to have this "Charity" that behaveth itself not unseemly, that seeketh not her own, that is not easily provoked, that thinketh no evil. May God help me that it may continually be my experience. I mean to press for-ward to the mark of the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus

What comfort we find in Jesus'

words where He says, "Greater love has

no man than this that he lay down his

life for his friend." How needful

then that we lay down our wills for

some one else. Jesus gives us a bless-

ing for every act of giving up for some

one else, even if it does seem lawful to

us. It after all, is not expedient. I

am glad that Paul has also become my

example, and he always manifested a

spirit of meekness in all his writings.

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0 how he gave up to all, to hardships and was not afraid of persecution. May

1 Peter 4: 8, be our experience. "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves for charity ' shall cover the multitude of sins."

O the beauty of the word of God! May I still be more and more filled with all the fulness of God. I see much of holiness as I desire to be holy, or, I know we are commanded to be holy in all manner of conversation. May we all have it in possession.

Yours for Charity, •

Addie G. Wolgemuth

Mount Joy, Pa.

F A T H E R .

By L E N A C A R M I C H A E L .

"What is home without a father?" Oh what would it mean to us? If we strolled back to the homestead And no father to embrace-W e would drop our heads in sadness, Think of happy days gone by, When we lived at home with father; Trouibled-.we to hkn would fly.

W h o can take the place of father? Who can pity just like he? How he's cared and labored for us, Toiled to make us all happy. How we picture our dear father Feeding, clothing, warming us; Out of a great heart of pity Come such things as father does.

Let us not forget our father Let us plant some living flowers A s his hair is turning gray: In his precious life to-day. Do not leave them in the hot-house Till ibis life on earth has fled, Then come bringing them to plant them On his grave when he is dead.

While he's with us let us love him, Let us make his last days bright, Give hiim words of cheer and comfort; God will bless for doing right. Soon those lips that gave us counsel Will be silent in the grave; And that l i fe we've loved since childhood Will go back to God who gave. Kindersley, Sask.

News of Church Activity IN T H E

H O M E A N D F O R E I G N F I E L D S

A D D R E S S E S O F M I S S I O N A R I E S .

H P. Steigerwald, Grace Steigerwald, 'Yalter O. & Abbie B. Winger, Mary Heisey, M»topo Mission, Bulawayo, South Africa.

Lewis Steckley, Elizabeth Engle, Sallie Doner, Macha Mission, Choma, N. W. Rho-desia, S. Africa.

H. J. and Emma Frey, Hannah Baker, Cora Alvis, ' A. C. Winder. Sadie Book, Mtshabezi Mission, Gwarnla, Rhodesia, S. Africa.

Isaac O. and A. Alice Lehman, box 5263, Johannesburg, S. Africa

India.

Eld. and Sr. H. L. Smith and Effie Rohrer.

Dauram MadhLpura, North Bhagalpur, B. &

N. W. Ry., India.

Following not under foreign Mission Board.

D. W. Zook and wife, Adra, B. N. R„ India.

Elinina Hoffman, Kedgaon, Poona, District,

Ramabai Home, India.

Mrs. Fannie Fuller, Gowalia, Tank Road,

Bombay, India.

Furlough—Myron and Adda Taylor, Jesse

R. and Malinda Eyster and Frances Davidson.

OUR C I T Y M I S S I O N S .

Buffalo Mission. 25 Hawley St., in charge-of Geo. E. and Effie Whisler.

Chicago Mission, 6039 Halsted St., in charge of Sr. Sarah Bert, Bro. B. L. Bru-baker and Sr. Nancy Shirk

Des Moines Mission. 1171 14th, St. in charge of Eld. J. R. and Anna Zook.

Jabbok Orphanage, Thomas, Okla., in charge of E. N. and A i e l l a Engle, R. 3 box 1.

San Francisco Mission, 52 Cumberland St., in charge of Sr. Lizzie Winger and workers.

Dayton Mission, 601 Taylor St., in charge of W. H. and Susie Boyer.

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D A Y T O N MISSION.

W e greet you with Psa. 119: 165. "Great peace have they which love thy law, and no-thing shall offend them."

O, how precious are those words to the true child of God, is it not sad indeed to see so little relish and love for the pure word of God in these last and serious days? Then is it any wonder that so many are so easily offended? The true love that re-ceives and embraces the precious 1 aw of God, gives power, and victory over the things that would offend; and as we love the holy word so we love our God, and it becomes so easy to obey Him. Such He has promised to protect, and keep in the hour of temptation. 'Who can estimate the value of such an experience in the soul, that nothing shall offend them?

And who can know the eternal result of such a life in God's hands, lived in this wick-ed world of sin?

O. dear ones let us have a purpose in this j jurney that we are making thru this life but once. Let us remember with solemnity that that which is of the greatest and most vital moment in life we have but once to perform. Then we ought to journey with the greatest of care. For it is the con-duct of our journey here, that will forever our 'destiny prove.

On March 17, 1915, we were pleased to re-ceive Sr. Elizabeth Mason of Buffalo, N. Y. as a co-worker at this place. We have con-fidence that she will prove a blessing to souls and the work, as she walks faithfully in the fear of the Lord. That God may have His way with her for His glory, and the winning of precious souls, is our prayer.

On March 28, we were glad to have with us our dear Sister H. Frances Davidson. W e enjoyed and appreciated the message the Lord gave thru her; it proved a real in-spiration to us all as she told how wonder-fully the Lord saved those poor benighted souls from their heathendom and idolatry. Truly, as Peter said, God is no respector of person. But in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness is aocepted with Him. W e truly do thank God for all He has done, and is doing thru her faith-ful service. We pray the Lord may greatly bless and keep her to the end.

The work is (moving on slowly. The Sun-day school is still increasing, and we have reason to be encouraged, as we see souls confessing their sins. »

The Lord has again so kindly cared for our needs by the faithfulness of our dear brethren and sisters. I am so glad there is no honest giving that will lose its reward. Will you please remember us in your pray-ers.

F I N A N C I A L .

Report for March, 1915. Balance on hand $68.08.

Rtceipts.

(Harvey Bosler, Louisville, O. $2.00; H. W. and" Marv Bbright, Cleona, Pa., $4.00; Mrs. Jinens, Dayton, O., $ .25; Bish. W. O. Baker, Louisville, O., $5.00; A song book $ .37; Mission Offerings 2.80.. Total $79.50.

Expenses.

Table account, $11.54; water, $1.14; gas and stove rent $3,11; car tickets, $ .67; in-cidentals, $3.95. Total $20.41.

Balance on hand April 1, 1915, $59-09-Balance on hand, Poor Fund, Apr. 1, 1915,

$ .10. Provisions were donated by the following:

May Moudbank, Nettie Glosser, Isaac Engle, Iva Herr, Florence Brumbaugh, Emanuei Bechtel, Maude Etter, Charlotte Myers, Sam-uel Burger .11 strips of lumber to connect our mission chairs.

We continue to remain as ever yours in the interest of souls.

W. H. and Susie Boyer. 601 Taylor St. Day tin O.

P H I L A D E L P H I A MISSION.

There hath not failed one word, of all His good promise. Blessed thought to God's believing children. No wonder the word says: "My soul shall make her boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and be glad." Such a salvation to every one that believeth on Him, and yet so many people fail to realize the wonderful privileges in Christ Jesus. How we do need the Holy Ghost in our lives. The word tells us, "He takes the things of Christ, and shows them unto us." Bless His name forever and ever.

How we do praise Him, for His precious promise. If we trust in Him we shall never be confounded. Surely we can see the pro-mise of God, being fulfilled in our lives if we are spiritual enough to see it

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H o w we tha nk the dear ones who are taking an interest in the work at this place and how it would inspire tha i still more, if they had the privilege of going around and seeing one little garment here and one there in homes where children are nearly thread-bare. W e do hope the interest may con-tinue to grow, and may we realize the pro-mise, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one ®f the least of these my brethren ye have done it unto me.

F I N A N C I A L .

[Report from Feb, 10 to Mar. 24, 1915. Balance on hand, $8.52. Sr. Judith Main, Ya le Mich., $5.00; Sr.

Emma Brubaker, Primary S. S. Class, Rose-bank, Kansas, $5.00; Collection at Mission, $14.94. Total $33-46.

Expenses.

Mission expenses, $3.64; light, $8.40; for poor, $3.32. Total $15.36.

Balance on hand, $18.10.

O T H E R D O N A T I O N S .

2 [boxes clothing, Olando Martin, Clarence Center, N. Y . I box shoes, Bro. Wm. Kreider, Palmyra, P a , James Ryan, groceries for poor, Sister Ryan, childrens' dresses for poor, 40 hvmn books by General Executive Board.

Yours in Christian love, The Workers

Address all contributions to B. B. Eichel-berger, 3418 N 2nd. St. Philadelphia, Pa.

B U F F A L O M I S S I O N .

To all the saints in Christ Greeting. It is with grateful hearts that we come to you with another monthly report. W e thank all who have contributed toward the tem-poral need of the Mission. The fact of a small deficit will not be looked upon as a sign that the Lord is not pleased to have the work go on.

We receive many tokens of the Lord's help and blessing. Several have sought, and .testify to having obtained God's favor. W e endeavor to point the sick to Christ as the physician for soul and body. It is a great inspiration to our faith to find a few souls willing to trust their case entirely into the Lord's hands. W e are having the plea-sure of having Bishop J. R. Zook with us for a few meetings. W e regret that these meetings are limited to so short a time. The interest is encouraging. A number have re-

ceived definite help. The poor have the gos-pel preached as when Jesus was here in His earthly ministry.

F I N A N C I A L .

Report for March. 1915. Balance on hand, $5.30.

Receipts.

E. H. Carlyon, $1.00; Herald Halton, $1.00; D. L. Gish, $5.00; Lizzie Sider, $ .50; Ella Neidrauer, $1.00; Andrew Sider, $1.00; John Ehlers, $5.00; Gordon Shirk, $1.00.

Expenditures.

Gas, $1.20; light, $1.68; coal, $6.75; gro-ceries and house hold, $14.33.

Balance due Mission, $3.16. Provisions were donated by the following:

John Winger, Andrew Sider, Paul Winger, D. V. Heise, Margaret u^rver, consisting of eggs, butter vegetables and fruit.

Your Bro. and Sr. in Christ Geo. E. and Effie Whisler.

S A N F R A N C I S C O M I S S I O N .

The past month has been blessed of God. His presence has been felt all along in the meetings.

While we have not seen as many souls saved as we would have desired, yet several sought the Lord, and the Word has gone forth in the hearing of a goodly number. God says it shall not return unto Him void. Since wickedness still abounds we feel im-pelled to go forward spreading the gospel tidings till Jesus says it is enough. Thank God, His power is still the same, and those who come He does graciously receive.

On May 20, 1915, our present hall lease ex-pires, and we will be obliged, no doubt, to move into another place. We earnestly crave an interest in your prayers that God may have His way in the choosing of the new location, for we want the very place that He sees is best for us to have. So will you all pray definitely for us on this line.

F I N A N C I A L .

Report from Feb. 24, to Mar. 24, 1915.

Receipts.

Hall offerings. $20.22; Elmer G. Engle, Abilene, Kans., $5.00; Bro. Henry Brechbill, Pa., $5.00; Upland S. S., $15.00; Home Mis-sion, $20.00. Total $65.22.

Expenditures.

Carfare, $8.65; table supplies, 24.54; house-

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hold, $6.g 1; hall expenses, $5.00; house rent, $8.00. Total, 52.70.

Balance on hand Feb, 24, $4.76. Balance on hand March 24, $:7.28.

Yours, looking for Jesus' return,

Elizabeth Winger and Workers

C H A M B E R S B U R G M I S S I O N .

T h e Lord is surely good to all those that trust Him. Though there be tests and hard places to go thru, yet we can feel His hand and protecting grace and abiding love over us continually. So we praise Him this new morning for new blessings that come to us, praise His name.

W e thank all 'who have helped to support this plaice hoping the Lord will bless all. I know the Lord will not forget the least we do. Pray f o r us.

F I N A N C I A L .

Report from Feb. 26, to April 10, 1915.

Receipts.

Sr. Jesse Myers, $1.00; A friend, $1.00; Sr. M-cNeal $1.00; Sr. Lizzie Sollenberger, $3.00; Sr. Emma Wingert, $3.00; Bro. S. S. Burkholder, $5.00; Sr. Kurns, $ .50; A. O. Wenger, $8.00. Total $22.50.

Expenditures.

Provisions and fuel, $9.00; light, $12.16; incidentals, $8.00; balance due Mission last report, $40,211. Total $59-37-

Balance due Mission April 10, 1915, $37-87-A. O. and Lizzie Wenger.

Chambersburg, Pa.

M E S S I A H O R P H A N A G E .

Dnotions to the Messiah Home Orphanage from Aug. 27, to Oct. 12, by D. M. Book Treasurer.

A sister, iMorrison Cove, Pa., $10.00; Rapho district harvest meeting at Benjamin B. Ginders, $44.50; H. K. Kreider's harvest meeting, $77.05; Likensvalley Sunday School, $20.00; Sister Reinhart, $1.00; North Frank-lin district, $25.00; Mt. Rock Sunday School, $7.38; Donegal district by A. H. Martin $6.00.

The above had been reported previously but through an oversight has not been pub-lished heretofore.

January 1915 Receipts.

J. Felty, $1.00; Anna Steckley, $1.00; Sr. Sehwend, $1.00; 0 . Martin, $ 50; Bro. Frank Long, sisters Meckley, Garman, Witmer, Peifer, etc, donated provisions to the value of $3-55, and clothing and furnishings to the value of $29.00.

February Receipts.

Sisters Booser and Hoffman, $1.50; Jonas Cassel, sisters Hoffman, Gish, M-ers, Kern etc, donated provisions to the value of $1.95, and clothing *o the value of $4.20.

Roxanna Anger, Matron. Bro. Book's report for months of October,

November, December, 1914, January and Feb-ruary. 1915.

Donation box, $10.82; Harrisburg L o v e Feast offering, $64.27; Grantham S. S , $10.-70; A sister, $25.00; Anna Hursh, Mansfield,. O , $ .50; A sister, E. Petersburg, P a , $1.00; W. L. Kreider, Palmyra, P a , $10.00; Bow-man & C o , $25.00; Sarah B. Kuhn, $1.25; D. V. Heise, Clarence Center, N. Y , $20.00; Elizabethtown S. S , $30.00; Mechaniesburg S. S , $2.00 offering box, $5.44; a brother, Union Deposit, P a , $10.00; Levi Hershey, $5.00; a brother, $5.00; offering box, $10.-59; In His Name, $20.00; a brother, $5.00; Henr-" K. Light, $8.00; Herman G. Miller, $50.00. Total, $325.57.

D. L. Book, Treas. Hummelstown, Pa.

C R O S S R O A D S , P A .

A series of meetings began the 14th o f Feb, and closed the ,18th, March. The first week Bish Jonathan Lyons of Mich, was used of God in bringing the truth to many hungry souls. It was bro't in a simple and impressive way and the Spirit watered it with conviction to many hearts. A watch-man from a distance can be instrumental to satiate and replenish sorrowful souls (Jer 31: 25). Much was made of the blood.

The meeting was further in charge of Bish. C. N. Hostetter of the Manor Dist. T h e brother came filled with the Spirit of love and digilence. Souls were made to see the beauty of God's service instead of the bon-dage of si/i. Conviction was manifest from the beginning, souls confessing their sin and regret of the years spent in the ser-vice of Satan.

T h e last three weeks of the meeting Eld. Wr». Myers from Ohio was used of God to bring many souls to confess Christ. A-mong the number were families, fathers,.

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mothers and children; young men came and found the joys of salvation. The number being more than three score and ten who made the public confession of accepting Christ as their Savior. Bro Myers being weak in -body was strenghtened by the Spirit and power of God, and pled with souls to step out and accept the way of life. His labor was not in vain to many, while there were those who rather chose the way of the world a little longer, being allured by the enemy.

Good interest and attendance continued tlaro' out the entire series. Believers were led out into the full liberty of the children of God. W e pray that the seed sown may have fallen into good soil. The brethren having cast the bread upon the waters, the promise follows (Ecc. 11 : 1).

M E E T I N G S IN B E R T I E

T h e meetings at Sherkton having closed on the evening of Feb. 28, Bro. John Sider of Wainfleet gave a weeks meeting at Stev-ensville (in the Mennonite church) until Bro. J. R. Zook arrived to begin the work in the Brethren's church.

These meetings proved a spiritual uplift, some being led out to a deeper l i fe : two boys gave their hearts to God. Bro. Zook preach-ed there on the last evening.

O n Mar. 9, he started at the Home church and continued until the 27th. It was a re-vival indeed. Sinners were saved. Others reclaimed from a backslidden condition. God's people were built up and many led out in a higher life. Both young people and heads •of families left the ranks of sin and found •something which the world cannot give. W e rejoice that God can still save to the utter-most and cleanse the heart so He can abide with the believer.

Instructive Bible Readings were given near-ly every day. On the last day a men's meet-ing which would be a help to any community, proved a success and blessing to all present.

The brethren Jesse and Alvin Winger were ordained to the ministry on the last Sunday

• of the meeting. Cor.

I can afford to be poor, but I can't a f -ford to injure my conscience.—Dr. Gill.

T R A P P E , P A .

Dear Bro. Detwiler:— T w o successful revival meetings were held

in our district this winter. Bro. Clayton Engle of Hummelstown conducted a three weeks meeting. The attendance wasn't so large but the interest was very good. About fifteen souls stood for iprayer. Some were under deep conviction with others, but are

waiting for a more convenient season. May the Lord bless this effort. Some of the converts will unite with the church others are not decided at present. A dear brother that had been on back ground was also re-claimed. His testimony is: "I am no long-er living on husks, but determined to take

the way with the Lord. The meeting held b j our brother L. Shoalts

from March 10 ito 17, was a real blessing to us. A s he raised the standard of holiness ac-cording to the Bible saints and sinners were convicted, especially some saints were clean-ed up for the Lord and pressed on to vic-tory. Praise His name.

The attendance was rvery good. The time was too short as Bro. Shoalts had to go home. No one is able to tell what might have been could this .meeting have been con-tinued. May God bless the efforts of our dear brethren. May we all press on to victory in Jesus. Bro. and Sr. Joseph Wenger and Bro and Sr. Diehl were a real blessing in these meetings.

Your Bro. Jacob K. Bowers. March 30, 1915.

S O U D E R T O N , P A .

Elder Lafayette Shoalts of Marshville, Ont. started a series of meetings at Silverdale Bucks Co., Pa., meeting house on Sunday Jan. 31, 1915 continuing for three weeks. He came filled with the Spirit and preached the word with power, and deep impressions were made and a number yielded, also among the believers many realized their condition, and received help.

The afternoon meetings were uplifting and inspiring and many warm seasons were enjoyed together. The meetings were changed to the Souderton meeting house on Sunday Feb. 21, and continued over two weeks with

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a very large attendance and good interest. Eleven made a start 'for the kingdom and the brotherhood was greatly revived, and many deep impressions were made that will same day bear fruit unto eternal life.

T h e meeting closed with a overcrowded house on Tuesday enenig March 9, 1915. Our brother's faithful labors and the inter-est he took in the work in the district will not soon be forgotten.

M a y God's richest blessing 'est upon him wherever he goes.

Correspondent

R A I N H A M , O N T .

A ser ies o f m e e t i n g s las t ing t w o

w e e k s w a s held in B e t h e l c h u r c h R a i n -

h a m , O n t .

B r o . J. R . Z o o k , w a s w i t h us and

p r e a c h e d the w o r d in the p o w e r of the

H o l y G h o s t .

T h e m e e t i n g s c losed w i t h a c r o w d e d

h o u s e , and w e r e e n j o y e d b y al l present ,

e s p e c i a l l y the dai ly p r a y e r m e e t i n g s

w h i c h w e r e a g r e a t help to t h e be l ievers .

T h e L o r d met w i t h us in c o n v e r t i n g

a n d s a n c t i f y i n g p o w e r . A n d a f e w

p r e c i o u s souls g o t thru t o v i c t o r y . It

is e n c o u r a g i n g t o h e a r their test imonies .

W e a r e m a d e sad t o see s o m e w h o re-

j e c t e d o u r L o r d . D e a r u n s a v e d read-

er , n o w is t h e t ime, t o m o r r o w ' s sun

m a y n e v e r rise.

W e r e j o i c e to see the b r e t h r e n f a i t h -

f u l and k n o w that the L o r d is still

w o r k i n g at this p lace . W e t r u s t all

wi l l be t rue till J e s u s comes.

Y o u r s in H i s serv ice

A Sister .

B R I E F R E P O R T F O R V I S I T O R .

I left my home in Wainfleet, Ont , Canada, Oct. 18, 1914 and went to Chambersburg, Pa. Began labors in special meetings with the brethren and sisters of that place Oct. 20. Continued there four weeks. From there I went to Mfowersville, P a , for three weeks,

then to Mount Rook, P a , two weeks. Al l these services were well attended and shall ever be a pleasant memory to me. Sinners were saved and believers led on to higher ground. From here I returned home for six days—over Christmas—'had a pleasant visit my family also brethren and sisters in the Lord. Leaving home again on Dec. 28, began work in Harrisburg, P a , the meeting here—- continued three weeks. From here I visited Fairland one night, then to Cross Roads, one night; Elizabethtown one night and Reiehs church (union) one night preaching at each place, having good attend-ance and interest.

Then it was my privilege to attend Bible Conference most of the time which -was also a season well sipent. I also went to Eliza-bethtown four nights during Bible Confer-ence to assist in special meetings. From there I went to Silverdale, P a , laibored three weeks, then to Souderton, P a , two weeks and two days. Then to Gratersford, P a , one week. These meetings were all well at-tended and should all have been continued longer, but time would nott allow and duties at home were pressing us to close.

Meetings closed at Gratersford, Mar. 17. A number were saved at Harrisburg, Silver-dale and Souderton. While there were no unsaved came out at Gratersford, a number of believers received special help.

On Mar. 18, I went to Philadelphia, ac-companied by Bro. Howard Hess also Bro. and Sr. Diehl, and Bro. and Sr. Wenger of Franklin Co. P a , wiho had attended the meet-ings nearly one week ait Gratersford. It was my privilege to meet in the Philadelphia Mission for the first time on Thursday even-ing Mar. 18. There was a good attendance and an interesting service. The workers are much encouraged as the work at the Mission .is gaining ground again.

I left Philadelphia, Friday morning on through train for Buffalo: stayed all night at Buffalo Mission and left on early train, Saturday morning for home, one hour's run from Buffalo, west thirty miles. Found family well and satisfied.

I give God all the praise for taking such good care of the family at home, also of myself in the field: only one night was miss-ed that I did not attend service, it being a stormy night. Most of the time day ser-

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What relation has the Sunday School to the Nation?

S. R. Smith, Grantham. Pa. Describe traveling Sunday Schools and

under what conditions could they be profitably operated and approved?

Eld. Vernon L. Stump, Sanduskey. Mich.

^REPORT O F C O M M I T T E E A P P O I N T E D

B Y P E N N S Y L V A N I A S T A T E C O U N C I L

O N A P R I L 8, 1915, U N D E R A R T I C L E 6.

Whereas, some misunderstandings a-rose between the inmates and the Board of Managers of the Messiah Rescue and Benevolent Home; and,

Whereas, said inmates petitioned Pennsylvania State Council to look into

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and investigate these differences; and,

Whereas, Pennsylvania State Coun-

cil appointed a Committee of seven re-

presentative brethren from the State

who >met at the Messiah Home in Harris-

burg, on Tuesday, April 13, 1915, and

investigate the misunderstandings;

therefore,

Resolved, that the committee is pleas-

ed to report that all differences and mis-

understandings have been peaceably ad-

justed.

Signed Committee:— Bishops, Isaac Stearn, L..

O. Musser, Eld. J. N. Martin, Jno. L. Snoke, Henry Baum, Amos Wolge-muth, Conrad Z. Hess.

OBITUARY.

I N N E R S . — . M r s Louisa Inners was born Nov. 12, 1848, departed this life, Mar. 10, 1915, aged 66 years, 3 months and 26 days Mrs Inners was ailing for about a week be-fore she died. She died of pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her husband, four boys and three girls, also a number of grand children. Services were conducted at the Cross Roads church Mar. 14, by Rev. Henry Longenecker (Miennonite) and Eld. A. Z. Hess of the Brethren in Christ. T e x t II Kings 20: I, 1. c.

A R N D T . — F r a n c i s Arndt of Florin, Rapho District, Pa., was born Dec. 15, 1870, died Mar. 27, 1915, aged 44 years, 3 months and 12 days. Deceased was a member of the Brethren in Christ church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, one child, a father and mother, three brothers and three sisters. His funeral was held at the Cross Roads meeting house, conducted by Bish. Henry B. Hoffer, Elder Jacob Martin, and Elder H. O. Musser. T e x t Rev. 7 : 14, 17. Inter-ment in Florin Cemetery.

M O R G A N . — J o h n Morgan was born Aug. iii, 1844, died at his home near West Fair-view, Cumberland Co., Pa., Mar 19, 1915, aged 70 years, 7 months and 8 days. H e leaves to mourn their loss a wife, sister Mary Morgan, one sister, Mrs. Anna Heidler, at York , Pa., four children, Oliver C. Mor-gan living near the parental home, Heisey Morgan at West Fairview, Pa., Benjamin F. Morgan at home. Clayton C. Morgan at Pittsburg. Pa. The deceased had served

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as a soldier in the civil war. A f t e r being honorably discharged he came home and spent the remainder of his life at the plice where he died. He was deprived of work-ing much on account of affliction for a long time all of which he bore patiently being re-signed to his condition. A few weeks prior to his death he was seized with apoplexy, and passed away March 19, at 2.30 P. M. Funeral was held at the home on Monday March 22, at 2.30 P. M. and buried in the Enola cemetery. Services were conducted by Bid. J. C. Dick, assisted by Eld. Geo. Detwiler. Text Psa. 8: 4.

B R U B A K E R . — D a n i e l B. Brubaker of near Elizabethtown was born Sept. 30, i860, died Mar. 25, 1915, aged 54 years, 5 months and 25 days. He was a faithful member and deacon of the Brethren in Christ church of Rapho District. His life was a good example ready to sacrifice his own comforts for the sake of others. He is greatly miss-ed in the family and also in the church. He leaves to mourn a wife and eight children. Funeral services were held at the M t Plea-sant meeting house conducted by the home brethren. Text, Matt. 25: 21. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

S H E A R E R . — S r . Mamie B. Shearer, daughter of Bro. and Sr. Bphraim B. Shear-er, was born March 9, 1893, died March 18, 1915, aged 22 years, and 9 days. Deceased was in failing health for some months re-sulting in Bright's disease. She bore her sufferings patiently: she accepted the Lord when quite young, and was a faithful sis-ter, 'leaving evidence that our loss is her eternal gain. She leaves to mourn her de-parture, her parents and one sister, with other relatives and friends Funeral services were held at the Mastersonvillle, M. H. the home brethren officiating. T e x t Rev. 14: 13. In-terment in adjoining cemetery.

W e miss her from our home, W e miss her from our place, A shadow o'er our life is cast, W e miss the sunshine of her face;

W e miss her kind and willing hand, (Her fond and earnest care;

Our home is dark without her, W e miss her everywhere.

SHUPE.—iBishop Benjamin Shupe died at his home, near New Dundee, Ont , in the Waterloo district, on Mar. 10, 1915, aged 91 years. 7 months and 15 days. Bro. Shupe was married to Anna Wismer. T o this union were born four children: one child died in its infancy, also Sr. Shupe died forty-two years ago. He is survived by one son and two daughters, also fifteen grand children and eleven great grandchildren. Bro. Shupe was converted and joined the Brethren in Christ church in his younger

days, and early in his religious life he was chosen to the ministry, and later he was chosen as bishop in which office he served the church conscientiously for a number of years, until his memory became seriously impaired, and consequently had to albandon active church work. Then for a number of years he was simply waiting the removal to Man-sions above which Christ had gone to pre-pare for those who love His appearing. Fu-neral services were conducted by the Rev, C. I. Sinden at the house, and by the Rev, H. S. Hallman at the church. Text Rom. 8: <i6, 17. Eld. Simon Cober also assisted and officiated at the buriel. Interment in the Blenheim Mennonite cemetery.

ENGLE.—John L. Engle was born in Lan-caster county, Pennsylvania, January 29, 1856, and died at Abilene, Kans , Mar. 26, 1915, aged 5g years, 1 month and 26 days. He was united in marriage to '.Martha Obcr of Lan-caster, P a , in 1877. To this union were born six children. His wife a.id five daugh-ters survive him. They are Mrs. J. A. Kauffman of this citv; Mrs. E. E. Wagaman of Great Bend, Kans , Misses Mvra, Amanda and Cora, all at home. He is survived by six brothers. and three sisters, Cyrus, Aaron and Bphraim of Pennsylvania, Milton of Thomas, O k l a , Leander of Navarre, Leneous of Abilene, Mrs. John Kraybill of Penna, Mirs. Geo. Herr of Navarre, and Mire. J. S. Engle of this city. He was converted and united with the church in the year 1881, to which he has been a faithful member. The funeral was held from the Brethren church Monday afternoon. Burial in the Abilene cemetery. Bishop J. N. Engle officiated, as-sisted by Rev. J. W. DeYoe and Eld. C. O. Musser.

SHANiK.—John Hoover Shank was born at Ringgold, Washington C o , M d , Aug. 3, 1838, died at his home in Navarre, Kans.! March 21, 1915, just thirty-six years almost to the hour, after his arrival in Kansas, aged 76 years, 7 months and 18 days. He was married to Mary Shockey, March 29, 1863, making a married life of fifty-two years. To this union were born nine children four of whom preceded him to the spirit world. He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter, Abram L. of Abilene, Louis and John of Woodbine, and Mrs. Susie Meredith and Benjamin of Navarre, Kans. One brother, Benjamin, of 'Waynes-boro, P a , and two sisters, Mrs. Lewis Barkdoll and Miss Marv Shank, of Ringold, M d , survive. There were also fourteen grandchildren. In the year 1878 he, with his family, moved to Franklin C o , P a , and in the spring' of 1879, he moved to Dickinson, C o , Kans , where he resided until death. He was converted and united with the church about twenty-six years ago, and always aimed to live a life consistent with his profession. Bro. Shank

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was a man of congenial and kindly disposi- Ontario. tion. Funeral service was held at the Belle . Springs church; being conducted by Bishop Bertie, May 29, 30. Jacob N. Engle assisted by Elder Levi Mark- Wamfleet, June 5. 6. ley. T e x t Isaiah 3: 10: " S a y ye to the Nottavva, June 5, 6. righteous, it shall be well with him: for they Markhaim June 12, 13. shall eat the fruit of their doings." Inter- Howick June 12, 13. ment in adjoining cemetery. Waterloo .June 19, 20.

Walpole, June 20, 27.

N E W S O F C H U R C H A C T I V I T Y , E T C .

(Continued from Page 19). vices were also held. I was away just five months: held seven special meetings: six of the places were new fields w i A h brought ine the privilege of getting acquainted with so many dear brethren and sisters whom I had not formerly known. I am now at home again enjoying the family fellowship. E x -pect to engage in the natural work on farm, and assist in Church work at Wainfleet as usual until the Lord calls me out again, or as H e may direct according to His will. My address is changed from Marshville, Ont., to Weilandport, Ont., Can. R. R. 1.

Y o u r s in Christian love,

L. Shoalts.

L O S T ? W H O IS T O B L A M E ?

Just o'er the deep and foaming sea, there lies a land in darkest night:

Where souls are groping in the gloom, and longing for .the Gospel Light.

No Christ, no God, they're dying too: a dark beyond before them lies,

Without one single ray of hope; without a Christ, the heathen dies.

O. hear their piteous, pleading cry, they're sinking deep in dark despair,

They're going down to endless night, they're going, friends, they, know not where;

For ages past they've bowed the knee to gods that cannot answer prayer;

They weep and wail, but all in vain, they're wandering still in darkness drear.

L O V E F E A S T S .

Pennsylvania.

Mt Pleasant Rapho dist., May 13, 14. A i r Hill May 26, 27. Mechanicsiburg, May 29, 30.

Pequea May 29, 30. Come via Millersville, Leave car at Nor-

ton's shop. Graters Ford, May 29, 30. Cross Roads, May 11, 12.

Fairland, June 2, 3.

Silverd-ile, June 5, 6.

Ohio.

Richland and Ashland, A t Place of Confer-ence May 16. Sippo church, Massillon, May 23. V a l l e - Chanel, S tark Co., . .Tuesday , May 25

T h e brethren of the district extend a hearty invitation to all, especially to Conference at-tendants to attend this love feast. West Milton, Highland M. H., . . M a y 29, 30.

Kansas.

Belle Springs, May I, 2. Bethel, May 8, 9. Clay County June 5, 6. Brown County May 29, 30.

Oklahoma.

Thomas, Bethany M. H April 24, 25.

No hope in Christ, a dark beyond, an end-less hell awaits their souls;

Yes, on and on, forever lost, as on them endless torments roll;

They never heard what lies beyond this pre-sent vale of sighs and tears;

They never heard, of Jesus' love: that theme ne'er fell upon their ears.

They live in superstitious fears, O, hear their dreadful Pagan cries,

With great lament, to no awail, their pray-ers ne'er pierce the vaulted skies;

So long enrobed in blackest night, so long thev"ve pled, to be set free,

Without a Christ, they pass from time, they enter dark eternity.

God looks in pity, yes, Christ, would save, ;His heart is moved, for God is love;

But who will point them, to the Christ, their "Star of Hope," sent from above?

Could they but see, e'en thru the gloom, to yonder cross on Calvary,

That bore the Christ, with bleeding side, H e did it, friends, to set them free.

From o'er the deep and foaming sea, O, hear their cries, they've pled so long;

Is there no hope for heathen souls? N o 'freedom for this captive throng?

In that "Great Day," we'll meet them there, the teeming millions round the throne,

They could have had the "Gospel L i g h t : " to them, the Christ, was never known.

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A'h! soon the Judgment Day, will come tis now so very near at hand,

When aM the nations of the earth, before that "Mighty Judge," shall stand;

Shall these poor, darkened, heathen throngs, be doomed to endless, Christless hell,

Because the story of His love, eslightened sou'ls, refused to tell?

For just one year statistics say, our Chris-dan land, nominally,

For chewing gum, and pleasant drinks, for candy, drugs, millinery,

That filthy weed, and liquor too, autos, jewelry, and ornaments,

Four billion dollars, and millions o'er two eighty three, our nation spent.

T o Foreign Missions, millions twelve: this sum compared, indeed is small,

While this our long enlightened land, it hears them plead, it hears them call.

Just o'er the deep and foaming sea, there lies a land in darkest night,

Where souls are groping in the gloom, and longing for the Gospel Light."

Merril, Mich.

T E A C H M E T O L I V E .

Teach me to live! Tis easier far to die— Gently and silently to pass a w a y — O n earth's long night to close the heavy eye, And waken in the realms of glorious dav.

Teach me that harder lesson—how to live, T o serve Thee in the darkest path of l i fe ; A r m me for conflict now—'fresh vigor give, And make uue more than conqueror in the

strife.

Teach me to live! Thy purpose to fulfil; Bright for Thy glory let my taper shine; Each day renew, remould this stubborn will; Closer round Thee imy heart's affection

twine.

Teach me to live for self and sin no more, But use the time remaining to me yet, Not mine own pleasure seeking as before— Wasting no precious hours in vain regret.

Teach me to die! No idler let me be, But in Thy service hand and heart employ, Prepared to do Thy bidding cheerfully— Be this my highest and my holiest joy.

Teach me to live! my daily cross to bear; Nor murmur though I bend beneath its load. Only be with me. Let me feel thee near; T h y smile sheds gladness on the darkest road.

Teach me to live! And find my life in T h e — Looking from earth an dearthly things away; Let me not failter but untiring'lv

TESTIMONY MEETING.

Greeting you in the precious name of Jesus; I was impressed sometime ago while looking over the testimonies in the VISITOR to tell of the goodness of the Lord toward me. And then the Golden Text for the Sunday school lesson was on my mind. Be-hold to obey is better than sacrifice (I Sam. 15: 22). I can truly say tonight I am glad that I gave my heart to thrf Lord: and am glad that He even followed me until I said yes. It is only about five months but, I can truly say there is more joy and peace in living a life for Jesus than living after the things of Satan.

Though there may be trials and tests, s inshine and rain, yet His grace is sufficient for all. I mean to do whatever He has for me to do, and to follow where He eads. Surely the Lord has done so muoh for me I cannot praise Him sufficiently for it all.

I desire your prayers to be kept under the blood from day to day.

Elizabeth M. Schock. Washington Boro, Pa.

I will try this evening, by the help and grace of God, and write a few lines for the VISITOR, I was impressed quite a while but the enemy made me believe it is not worth while to try.

Another Easter is in the past. I can rejoice that I once found this risen Lord, and tasted His sweet love, which we cannot give to another one to taste: we must all come to the feet of Jesus. I know of a time when I was out of the ark of safety; made many a vow and had a desire to follow Jesus, and tonight I rejoice thai I once found Him precious to my soul.

When I think of the sufferings He had to go thru that I can be saved it gives me new zeal to follow Him, and feel like reach-

Press on; and gain new strength and power each day.

Teach me to live:—with kindly words for a l l -

Wearing no cold, repulsive brow of gloom; Waiting with cheerful patience, till Thy call Summons my spirit to the heavenly home.

—Selected by Ellen M. Whitmoyer(

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ing out into the world and draw all sinners into the fold.

I am so thankful that we can worship Jesus everywhere. I pray that I may be a shining light in my home and neighbor-hood in all my words and actions, not a stumbling block to those around me; to show the world that salvation is a costly prize, and yet so free for everyone that if we are willing to accept it we can have it without money and without price. Pray for me that I may prove faithful and keep low at Jesus' feet and learn of Him daily.

Yours for Jesus, Ellen M. Whitmoyer.

Lebanon, Pa. Route No. v.

Dear readers of the VISITOR :— I felt impressed to write a few lines for

the FISITOR, and by God's help I will do so for I realize the blessing is mine only as I obey.

I greet you ail with Psalm 121: "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence «ometh my help." This is a very precious Psalm, to me. Surely we are safe in His hands.

These words also have been on my mind so much of late: "I will bless the Lord at all times, his praire shall continually be in my mouth," found in the thirty fourth Psa.

I praise God for victory in my soul this morning. I know I never can write in these lines what I realize in my soul. I feel as though I cannot praise Him enough for what He has done for me. and for the

precious Friend I have found in Him. I know that two years ago this winter

the Lord did a real work for me. I love to think of it yet. I can say it lingers with me yet, but since that time I have failed in trusting God. and when things would look dark I would get discouraged. I didn't watch and pray as I should have done. I am sorry to think I have had so little trust in God, when He said He would never leave nor 'forsake us; and I know He is true to His word. Lots of times things would look so dark to me I couldn't see much to live for, but, I praise God, things look brighter to me now.

When our meetings first started this win-ter I didn't fully enjoy them. One day I felt I should go forward for prayer. I obeyed, and as I consecrated my life to God.

He sanctified my soul and gave me the wit-ness of His Holy Spirit. The next morn-ing at my house I was so filled with joy that I couldn't express it. I couldn't help but weep for joy. I know what it is to weep for joy and also to weep for sorrow. Since that time I know I have more power although I do not always feel the same, but I expect to walk by faith. The just shall live by faith. I know it is real experience. I couldn't doubt it.

He has given me the desire of my heart and has become the fairest among ten thous-and to my soul. I feel as the poet says:

"Love so amazing so divine Demands my soul my life my all." Surely He does demand our all. He

says He would that we were either cold or hot: if we are luke warm He will spew us out of His mouth.

It looks reasonable that we consecrate our lives to God, because everything is His. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.

I feel so safe and secure. I just 'feel as though there is a wall of protection built around me and that I am being kept by Pow-er Divine. I am safe in Jesus Evermore.

I have also taken Jesus as my Healer. I expect to be true to iHim but only through His grace, and do the things He wants me to do and let him have His way with me. I feel I need your prayers very much.

Yours in Christian Love, Bessie M. Bitner.

Ridgeway, Ont April I. 1915.

For some time I have been thinking of w r i t i n g f o r the VISITOR.

I lived in sin the greater part of my life, but now in my old age I have turned to Jesus; and how can I be thankful enough.

Jesus is the lover of my soul. He watches over me day and night, and hour after hour. He pours His great love and mercy upon me.

I used to love to read the Bible, and loved the name of Jesus, while I was yet living away frrtrn Him, but I never seemed to un-derstand right until I came to about the age of seventy.

Then, some time after we moved into this neighborhood, brethren and sisters came to visit us, and told us about the true living God. A t first I did not recognize Him. but now I do, and I am so thankful.

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I had never been baptized, and (through the Lord Jesus, I came to want to be bap-tized. It "was not the water that washed away my sin; it was only through the blood of Jesus. I did not want to be sprinkled, but I wanted to go down into the water like Jesus did when H e was baptized in the River of Jordan. Even though I was old and somewhat crippled, and could not walk very well, and some wondered how I could go into the water and foe baptized, but I prayed to the Lord Jesus to help me. Some thought I would need a chair in the water, but Jesus helped .me so much, that I could walk into the water and be baptized. I am thankful for His help.

I often talk with Jesus, especially in the morning, thanking 'Him for the night's rest. I often dream of Jesus and the holy angels and sometimes I see Him when I am awake, and He comforts me.

"Jesus truly loves me, tenderly He loves, me.

Holy is our fellowship from day to day; And the path grows brighter, all its bur-

dens lighter, A s we walk together in the King's high-

way."

I bless Him, and try to sing His praise. •"Blessed be the name of the Lord."

I have a very warm spot in my heart for the love of Jesus, and I love this hymn so •much.

What can wash away my sin! Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again ? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

O h ! precious is the flow, That makes me white as snow No other fount I know; Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Jesus is so precious to me. "I've started in Jesus and I'm going through."

I don't expect to live many more years in this world, but I know, "I have another building not made with hands," in heaven.

I hope to meet all the dear brethren and sisters in heaven, some tirn- with Jesus our Lord, there to give HiT. a more perfect praise.

Oh. that all would come and follow Jesus

and be led away from destruction. Your sister in Christ,

Ann E. Stone. Telford, Pa. R. K. .\'o. March 25, 1915.

I will make the effort and write a few lines of praise in behalf of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has brought great peace and joy to my heart during these few months that I have been faithfully serving Him. I have had my temptations but thru God's help I overcame which makes me stronger so that I can pass over them more seasily.

I tell you, dear reader, if I had had any thought that living a life for Christ while here below would afford one the peace and joy it has me since I have started to live for Christ I would not have spent twenty years in the devil's service as I did. I had strayed away from my heavenly Father in my early life. I thank the Savior that He tried me in that way and so was brought to a desire to come back to Him before it was too late.

Elmer Shelly E. Petersburg, Pa.

Just now while I am writing, the saints all over the land are assembled in their places of worship. But many others are in insane asylums, penetentiaries, jails and hos-pitals. And how few there are that are really interested in those who are shut-in as we should be. O Lord, help us to see our privileges and opportunities in our home land as also in the work of soul saving even in dark heathen lands. W e can all have a share in one way or another, in this harvest.

And those who have learned the secret of getting hold of God in prayer can be a greater help than those who have money to send, but do not know how to pray as they ought. I was much pleased with the art-icle on prayer in the VISITOR of Feb. 8, page 27. It was the more interesting to me in that I had been (reminded for some days previous to be more frequently engaged. I find great joy and satisfaction in the Lord's service. Truly, the joy of the Lord is our strength.

Since I wrote last for the paper I have had various experiences: many trials and tests, but God's grace has been quite sufficient. Praise His holy name. I am glad to say

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my health is restored again. While I was at the hospital I had many pleasant exper-iences. I used no medicine for which I praise God.

Bro. Long, too, is enjoying good health. I hope to join him in Texas in a few months. I, as well as many others, have found when affliction comes and being away from our families, the hospital is a good place to go to to be cared for as they are well equipped. My stay there was only nine days.

Our son Frank Long's family has had quite a bit of affliction but are coming out all right like myself. T o God be all the honor.

Mary J. Long.

Dear readers of the VISITOR :— This morning I have peace such as only

the Savior gives, He is so precious to me. He not only saves me, but heals me. A year ago I was engaged in the barber work at Orchard Park N Y . and living a very bad life.

One day my blessed Savior spoke peace to my sad heart and the Spirit seemed to say. Go ye forth and preach the gospel. I said, By Thy grace I will. W e sold our little home and are doing what God says. Just now the Lord has been putting it on my heart to visit from house to house. So I am doing this work, and oh, how sweet this work has come to be to me. I come to many homes that shut the door, but, bless God, there will be a time when they will wish that they would have let us talk to them about Christ. May God bless you all is my prayer.

I remain your brother, Bert Woodward.

Burton. Mich.

Dear brethren and sisters; I have for some time been thinking of writing for the VISITOR. I always love to read the pieces others write.

"Therefore be ye also ready for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." This often comes to my mind. What we have to do we should do now. I truly have many reasons to praise my God for His good and Holy Spirit and His keep-ing power.

I have been trying to serve my Lord and

Master for many years and am not tired of the way: but the way grows brighter as I obey; praise His holy name.

I praise God that there are still some more willing to come and walk in the narrow way of self-denial that leads from earth to glory. Yet there are so many outside that we would wish to come in and "Seek the Lord while he may be found." The older I get the more r.ecessary I think it is. We should be ready.

The Lord has been very good to me and has brought me through troubles and trials, but it always brought me nearer to Him. He helped me bear my burdens: I give Him all the praise. I want to praise Him as long as I live I hope to . praise Him over there. I long to go where Jesus is. There are so many loved ones who have gone be-fore. Mjy wish and desire is to live to the honor and glory of God, so that I may ans-wer the end of my creation, so that I may hear the welcome applause "Come hither, ye blest, and I ask an interest in all your pray-ers.

Your sister in Jesus,

Fannie Stoner. Martinsburg, Pa.

Dear readers of the VISITOR:— I greet you in Jesus' precious name, I felt

impressed again, for sometime, to write something for the VISITOR as it a most wel-come visitor in our home. First of all. I want to praise God for this full and free salvation. I am glad salvation is free.

"I hear the Savior say, Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray. Find in me Chine all in all

Chorus.

Jesus paid it all All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain He washed it white as snow."

And I praise God that He is no respecter of persons, that whosoever will may come and drink of this living water and eat of the bread of life freely. I am ^lad it is for the poor as well as for the rich: for the young as well as for the old. I know I will never regret the day I turned my face

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Zionward. There is nothing in this world that brings us more peace and joy than to know we are walking with the Savior.

I love this plain and humble way. Praise God that when we come to Him He not only gives us new things to do, but gives us new desires. I have no desire to walk after the fashions and pride of this world. My desire now is to become as is expressed in the verse of the hymn,

"Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above."

Sometimes it happens that young people look at me a little funny and laugh a little over me. Then I just feel like saying with Stephen, "God forgive them for they know not what they do,"

I am getting along nicely in the service of the Lord. I am real glad I can say I am benefitted by going to church. May the Lord bless you and encourage my heart and that I may be true to God. I know He is true, and He never forsakes us, Bless His name.

I feel for myself I want to stay far enough behind the world so thert villi be contrast between us. This means in every thing. May the Lord help me. I find the only way to be Happy in Jesus is to;

"Trust and obey, for there's no other way, T o be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey."

I am persauded to believe there are some sinner friends who will read these lines. They would like to be saved but are ashamed to make a start. I can sympathize with you, but if we are ashamed to confess Christ before men H e will be ashamed to confess is before His Father and the holy angels.

I often think what that great day that is coming will be like. Peter tells us the righteous will scarcely be saved and where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? I would say to you get on the Lord's side. If He is for us who can be against us, Let us foe up and a doing for the harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few. I mean to work on until Jesus comes.

'Pray for me.

Your sister in Jesus, Lizzie Landis.

Thomas. Okla.

Dear brethren and sisters:— This evening I will try, by the grace and

help of God, to write a few lines for the VISITOR, which I felt to do almost two years ago.

I felt we ought to take time to do good, for Jesus has done so much for us. He died that we might live. We should do as Jesus said: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these thnigs shall be added unto you."

These verses I often think of and repeat them when at my w o r k : —

"Be ye therefore followers of God as de«r children.

And walk in iove, as Christ also hath loved us. and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor" (Bph. 5: 1, 2).

That is my desire, to walk in Jove, for •love, or "charity covereth the multitude of sins."

I know of a time when I had some res-pect of persons, but I can truly say, that spirit is all taken away. I can love every-body with spiritual love, even sinners, not their evil works, ibut their souls.

I still have too much of a man-fearing spirit. I ask your prayers for me that this may be overcome, through Jesus who is well able and willing to help in time of need.

I had it so good during the revival meet-ings, and by all appearance many more had it good. Some came out on the Lord's side.

Brother Shoaltz who was with us, preach-ed the word with power. I am so glad that we can be enlightened on the way.

I am so glad that the Lord has kept me and spared me so that I could come this way. He knew all my desires. I remem-ber the first time when I was at a prayer-meeting, when I was fourteen years of age I had it so good that evening. It was pre-cious to my soul. I remember of the pre-cious words that were spoken that Satur-day evening yet.

On Sunday morning the brethren had meeting in an old school-house. I had the opportunity to foe there also, for which I thank God. Brother Isaac Detwiler preach-ed there that forenoon, and there I was con-verted.

I felt that I was too proud, and that I

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SELECTED.

T H E N E W W I N E .

" A n d he saith unto them, draw out

now and bear it to ithe governor of the

feas't. A n d they bear it." (John 2 : 8) .

It seems strange to many that the most

spiritual of all the gospels, the one that

is most elevated in its tone and farthest

removed from everything that is earthly

and natural should begin with such a

singular incident as the marriage in

Cana of Galilee, and should have its

• e r y root and genm in this wonderful

story of the most human of all possible

occasions. It seems to link the earthly

with the heavenly in a very unusual way.

It suggests 'to us in the first place that

the L o r d Jesus has conie d o w n into all

human conditions, and H e wants to

identify Himself 'with us with every re-

would not like to wear the dress anymore that I I did, with the ruffles that were on, and that night, as I lay down to rest, I could not rest for a long time, I felt I had to go and tell my mother how I felt.

Af ter that I did not have the opportunity to be among the brethren for a number of years. Although I did not obey at that time, I thank the Lord, that the love of God was planted in my heart. I am so glad that God has heard my prayers, and answer-ed them, and has kept me so long. It was about twenty-five years after that when I was baptized. I had been baptized by sprinkling before this. I read the Bible and could not understand it any other way but that one should be baptized in the water like Jesus was. Each one ought to read the Bible for him or herself, that the Spirit may lead.

I praise the Lord for what He does day by day. He will not let anything come upon us that we are not able to bear.

I put my trust in the Lord to go on, that when done here we may meet with those blessed ones who are gone before.

From your sister in Christ, Mrs. Annie Benner.

Telford, Pa.

lation of l ife and every situation that w e

can ever be brought in. There is noth-

ing so intensely interesting to everybody

as a wedding. It touches the heart,

stirs the sympathy, and carries us back

to the sweetest relic of Eden, the time

when sinless love and innocency reigned

on earth and farther on to that heaven

of whose happiness it ought to be a type.

It was to be a wedding that Jesus came

for the first of His miracles, and thru

it He gave to us the most sublime mani-

festation of His glory and object lessons

of the highest spiritual teachings. Oh,

'what a halo this casts on common things !

Oh, what a sacredness it gives to every

part of this everyday life of ours. And,

as we follow the story, we find Him not

only at the wedding, but at the funeral

coming as an unexpected visitor, wiping

ithe tears away and giving back from: the

casket her only son to a broken hearted

mother. W e see again where the sick

are gathering, and by His word of pow-

er we see Him sending them forth re-

stored and strong. W e see Him again

where the people are hungering and

needing some one to supply them with

bread. W e see H i m when Peter is em-

barrassed 'for money, sending him down

to the sea for funds to pay his taxes.

Could there be anything so commonplace

as ithe Lord looking after your taxes?

W e see Him on the shores of Galilee

where the tired disciples had toiled all

night and caught nothing, and at a word

the Master guides the fishermen's hands,

and they gather a great draught of fishes,

and while all their wants are supplied,

they are led on to higher things. Sure-

ly H e has been born into all conditions

of need and suffering and is able to be

touched with the feeling of our infirmi-

ties. Shall we take Him afresh for our

happy hours, for our sorrowful times,

our hard places, our business, our sick-

ness, our healing, our consolation as well

as all our spiritual needs?

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Before the Lord can manifest His

help to us our resources must end. He

came to the wedding to help them out

in a very ordinary way, and yet in a

very wonderful way. He helped them

out with supplies wherein their caterer

had failed, and yet thru them He lifted

'their thoughts to heavenly wine and

everlasting things. But He did not in-

tervene until the situation was desperate,

until the cry went up, " T h e y have no

'wine." Eanth had to end before heaven

could begin. He is the Christ of ex-

tremities ; He is the Friend in need, and

our best opportunities are to be hard up

and in difficult places. It is not until

sickness comes that we can know the

Healer. It is not until hardship comes

that w e can know ithe Deliverer. It is

not until earth's wine fails that we can

learn the secret of eternal joy. It is

not until the wine of life gives out, and

some fond friendship is deceived, and

some poor heart is broken that you can

find the Friend that sticketh closer than

a brother. It was when George Mathe-

son received the letter from his sweet-

heart that because he had lost his sight

she had no use for a blind husband, that

he fled to bis chamber, and on his face,

sobbing and heartbroken, breathed out

fthat everlasting h y m n :

"O Love, that -will not let me go,

I rest my weary soul on Thee,

I give Thee back the life I owe,

That in Thine ocean depths its flow

May fuller, purer be."

H e never could have written the heart

messages he bas lef t the world if his

own heart had not been broken and heal-

ed by the heavenly Friend. It was when

Paul cried, " O h , wretched man that I

am, who shall deliver me 'from this body

of death?" that the vision.of Jesus came

as the Cleanser and the Sanctifier, and

he went forth in the next breath shout-

ing, " T h e law of the spirit of life in

'Christ Jesus hath made me free f rom

the law of sin and deaith." It is when

our resources end, when the wine of joy,

the wine of love, and the wine of life

have all run dry that the fountain that

never fails opens before our faith and

fills our empty hearts. Is there anybody

here that has come to that place? Is

there anybody here whom God has al-

lowed to fail ? There are t w o ways of

fai l ing: one is the desperate way of Ju-

das, and the other is Jeremiah's beauti-

ful parable of the broken pitcher which

the Potter made again. Wil l you bring

your failure to Him and let Him glori fy

Himself as He did of old at Cana of

Galilee.

Again notice that before Christ can

help us in these hard places there is al-

ways something for us to do. The bless-

ing does not drop from heaven without

any co-operation on our part. W e have

to take the first step in the chain of bless-

ings. "Whatsoever he saith unto you,

do it ," was the beginning of alii this mir-

acle and glorious blessing. Whatsoever

H e tells you to do, be sure you do not

miss it, for only thus can help and bless-

ing come. If you study Christ's inter-

ventions to help people, you will find'

He always required something of them.

He could have given money to Peter be-

forehand, but He said, "Go down to the

sea and catch fish, and you will find the

money in the fish's mOu'th." H e could

have provided on the shores of Galilee

the breakfast for 'the hungry disciples,

but He said, "Cast your net on the right

side." Something had to be done by

them first, the step of faith and obedi-

ence, and when they took in the net, lo,

a multitude of fishes were there to re-

ward their obedience. When Paul cried

out, " W h a t wilt thou have me do ?" God

did not save him on the spot. " G o to

the city," H e said, "and it shall be told

thee what thou shalt do." Paul had to

obey and accept poor, humble Ananias

as the messenger of God and bearer of

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the blessing. He had to do something, we do not get hold enough of God to He had to take a step of obedience, and give Him a chance to hold us. W e are in taking it the answer and blessing so easy, and comfortable about it that •came. When Jesus stood at the grave the thing slips past us and we hardly of Lazarus, He could easily have spoken feel it. But it is when we go to the back the intervening stone, but He said, bottom and let all go, and make the "Rol l ye away the stone." When they valley full of ditches that the valley is had done their part, then Omnipotence filled with water. That is why God stepped in and finished the miracle. H e wants to ask so much from us some-said to Abraham. '^Get out of thy coun- times. Some of you will never get any-try." and then I will tell you what I where so long as you take it the easy mean by it. Abraham had to obey, and way. "Whatsoever He saith unto you, it was because of the obedience of faith do it."

that he became the father of all that Before Christ can make wine the believe. There is always something to empty vessels have to be filled with do, before He gives His great blessings, water. "Fill the water pots with water." He has to test you. "Tarry here," Elijah You know that these vessels represent said to Elisha. " N o , indeed, I will not us. You and I are earthen vessels, and leave thee." Tarry here, for the Lord if we are clean and empty, we are ready sends me another stage." " A s my soul for blessing. But we must be filled with liveth, I will not leave thee," and as he water first. He did not pour wine in; waited and followed, at last the blessing He poured water in, and they got wine catne. I do not know what He has for out. They filled the pots with water you to do. T h e Salvationists tell of a to the brim. Any thoughtful Christian man who prayed at the altar in vain can easily anticipate the interpretation, until he suddenly ran off home and came the Holy Spirit the cleansing water fill-back shouting, "Hal le lujah! I have that ing the heart to overflowing. That is ox in the right stable now." I know a the beginning of every blessing. "Fill girl who had to burn an unfinished novel the water pots with water." Be filled before she could get her blessing. She with the Spirit." "Receive ye the Holy went home from a meeting, and there Ghost." Then everything else will come, was the book with a corner turned down The water will become wine, the need of one of its leaves, and the best part of will be met, and every need supplied, the story to come. The question was, That is the source of everything, the would she finish it or meet the Lord ? heart filled with the Holy Ghost. It was a Waterloo, but it was victory. There is a very remarkable verse in It w a s a little thing, but it was the step Ephesians that perhaps you may not that decided and settled the question have grasped. "He is able to do exceed-"Lovest thou me more than all these?" ing abundantly above all that we ask or A lady came to me after one of my think." Oh, how we have wrestled over meetings in Chicago and said. "The that! And on our knees we have parc-blessing has come, but it means that I tically prayed, please give it me. And must give up my jab tomorrow. Pray when He does not give it, you get fret-for me." God had spoken to her, and ted and wonder. Did you notice the she said, " Y e s , Lord." and when she had rest of the verse? "According to the obeyed, the blessing cams. Dear friends, power that worket'h in you." He can-the reason we do not get more of God not do anything outside until He first is because we do not go deep enough, does it inside. His material answer to

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' your prayers depend upon spiritual con-ditions in your heart. God is not going to bless you over you head with some earthly thing. He is going to bless you from within, and it will overflow into all the extremities of your being. That is the trouble. Y o u begin at the wrong end.

When the widow came to Elisha and wanted money for the redemption of her two boys, he said, " Y o u have the whole thing in that pot of oil." That little pot of oil she had in the cupboard meant the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the water and the Holy Spirit is the oil. Y o u have it there, but you are not using it. Take it, and empty it out till it fills everything in sight. Now, beloved, it is the Holy Spirit in us that brings every-thing else to us, because the Holy Spirift links us with God, and if we have Him in His fulness, why, He is everything, and we can have everything. It will be faith, prayer, power. It will be a claim on the infinite resources of heaven. I am so glad of that interchange of words in the wonderful promise, " I f ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the good things to them that ask him?" This verse does not say anything about the Holy Spirit. But Luke says "the Holy Spirit to them that ask him." W h y ? Be-cause the one brings the other. If you have Him, you have the rest. For "how shall he not with him freely give us all things?" First, fill Ithe water pots. Then something happens. It is when the water gets up to the 212 de-grees that the train moves. When the dam runs over, the water wheel turns and power comes. It is "to the brim," all you can hold. Oh, friends, are we being filled with the Spirit and keeping filled ? That phrase, " B e filled with the Spirit" means "Be always being filled with the Spirit," always in the attitude

of receiving the overflow.

But again, tihe water became wine

when they drew upon it and passed it

to others. Draw it now and serve.

The idea of a servant presuming to pour

out a wine glass of water and hand it to

some great man or fine lady! It needed

a great deal of faith. Faith always has

to venture upon God, has to count upon

God. The children of Israel had to

step up and wet their feet in the Jordan

before the water rolled aside and opened

a palthwav for them to go thru. The

men whom Christ healed had to get up

before they felt any better. He never

healed anybody on his back. Get up,

take up that couch, and carry it.

"Wherefore callest thou unto me? Speak

unto the children of Israel that they go

forward." You will never get any-

where till you go forward. The sea

divided as they went in by faith. So

you have to believe and count upon Him.,

discount His note and use the currency

to meet your expenses. That is what

faith does. It discounts tihe note. The

note is not due for a while, but you can

discount it in your bank and get value

for it. So He bid them "draw out

now and serve." Not only is this faith,,

but faith that moves on until it is lost

in love. It is not drawing out for your-

selves, but passing on to others. Serve,,

and as you serve, it will become wine_

O, beloved, will you j 11 ̂ t sit down and

write a letter to somebody today about

Jesus? Y o u will be amazed how beau-

tiful Jesus will become to you. You

will be amazed how your faith will grow,

and how clear the Gospel will seem when

you confess it and present it to some

other hungry soul. Tell it to a child,

and your own heart will be bright and

happier. Y o u are not ministering (the

wine and therefore you are not seeing

the miracle.

Do not forget that the new wine is

the best and that even the governor of

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the feast said, "Thou hast kept the best wine until now." And the best came last. How often the best comes first. How often youth is full of visions of joy cT.d hope, tout the future is dark and lonely. Oh, it ought not to (be so f o r the child of faith. Hope's song is ever "It is better farther on" and the best conies last.

I picked up an autumn leaf the other day that had fallen to its grave and its mission seemed over. I looked at it and I saw the marvelous tints of criimt-sori and gold, and a thousand shades of russet and green, and I said, why, this leaf is just beginning to foe glorified. Its real glory is coming at last. And it seemed to me to be a parable of our blessed Hope. And I thought, where did that leaf get all the crimson and all the shades of exquisite green. Glory comes only from the skies, from the sun, the moon, and the stars, and I thought that all through its long summer life, this leaf has been looking up to heaven, and it has absorbed the August sun and hidden away the crimson glories in its veins, and no one saw them till now. A t night it drank in the pale moonlight, and the beautiful tints are reflected there. And the dimmer beams of the stars have shone in and are 'there, too. If an artist were to take that leaf, he would see in its funeral robes all the rays that it has drunk in which are just coming out at last. So you may go through life a poor, unnoticed leaf, but some day when your real eternal life will come, all these hidden things will burst into glory and

robe you as Solomon never was arrayed. * * * * * *

But finally, this story of Cana of Gal-

iltee is the keynote of the Gospel of John.

T h e Gospel of John is also a message of

life. If you study it carefully, you will

find it begins with a life that came down.

" I n Him was l ife." Then you will

find the next chapter is the new birth, the life that is born in the regenerated child of God. Then you will find the writer leading up to deeper life, life more abundant. In that wonderful Gospel the one thought thruout is the new life and all that is presented to us in a kind of parable in the marriage of Cana of Galilee. First, we see the old life gone. Our life is a failure. Our mortal life is spent, our spiritual life, withered and dead; our eternal life is forfeited, dead in sins. But He has brought the new wine. "This cup is the New Testament in my blood." When the old fails, then comes the new, not only the wine of life, but the wine of love, the wine of joy. Dear friends, is it the old wine or the new? Are you living on the natural, or have you died to it and come into the new creation? There is much that is beautiful in the natural; the flowers of the field, but they wither; the bloom of youth and beauty, but it becomes a skeleton and the prey of the worm and the grave; intellect and brilliancy, but they are pros-tituted to sin and Satan. "The world passeth away." "Al l flesh is grass." " T h e path of glory leads but to t/he grave." Everything you got from Adam must perish. Everything you got from nature must go. The ban of condem-nation is upon the whole of this sin cur-sed world. "Which was the son of Adam" means death. "Which was the son of God" means life everlasting. T o which family do you belong? Which world have you been living in? Is it true, " I f any man be in Christ Jesus, he is a new creation; old things are pass-ed a w a y ; all things are become new?" Have you passed thru? Are you pass-ing everything thru? Love, joy, hope, ambition and letting everything die and rise with the resurrection life of Olivet? God grant it for Jesus' sake.— 'The Alli-ance Weekly.

TIME, D E A T H AND E T E R N I T Y .

R E A D E R : Thy time on earth is

short. The closing year, each setting

sun, each tick of the clock, is shortening

thy days on earth, and swiftly, silently,

but surely carrying thee on—on to

E T E R N I T Y and to God. The year,

the day, the hour, the moment will ar-

rive that will close thy life on earth, and

begin thy song in Heaven, or thy wail in

Hell. No future hour shall come to

bring thee back to earth again, thou art

there forever for E T E R N I T Y .

Today thy feet stand on Time's sink-

ing sand; To-morrow the footprints re-

main, but thou art gone—where? Into

E T E R N I T Y .

Today thy hands are busy at work,

thine eyes are beholding, thy mind is

thinking, thou art planing for the fu-

ture. To-morrow all is still; the folded

arm, the closed eye remain, but thou art

gone—gone to E T E R N I T Y . Others

were once busy as thou art ; they are

gone—gone to Eternity. T h e merry

voice, the painted clown, the talented

artist, whose presence made the theatre

and the pantomime an attraction for

thee, are gone; they are removed far

from the region of fiction to that real-

ity—the reality of Eternity. The

shrewd merchant whose voice was so

familar to thee on the crowded Ex-

change is hushed, he buys and sells no

more—he has entered Eternity

And, reader, thine own turn to enter

Eternity will shortly come. Ask thy-

self honestly, " A m I prepared for Eter-nity." Give thy conscience time to ans-

wer; listen, it speaks to thee today.

Drown not its voice lest it speak to thee

no more. Let the Heaven a n j the Hell

of the future stand before thee in all

their reality; one of these must be thine

Eternal dwelling place, and today is the

time to make thy choice. To-morrow

may be too late—one day behind time.

Which art thou living for? Which art

thou travelling to?

To go from the haunts of sin, de-

bauchery and vice to the presence of

God and the Lamb—impossible; from

the crowd of the condemned, and the

race for gold and gain, to the song of

the redeemed, and the crown of glory.

No, never! Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. Reader, hast thou been born again? If

so, well; but if not, the horrors of an

Eternal Hell are awaiting thee and to-

day thou art nearer its quenchable

flame than thou hast ever been before.

Halt! Why will you meet God with

an unsaved soul? He wills it not. To-

day H e pleads. T u r n ye, why will ye

die?

"Time's sun is fast sitting, tis twilight it nigh,

Its evening is failing »» clouds o'tr the sky,

Its shadows are stretching in ominous gloom.

Then haste, sinner haste, there's nercy for thel

And wrath, is preparing—flee lingerer, fleet"

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