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“We also, in The Netherlands, are striv ing for unity and co-operation in the mis sionary field; and we are trying to under stand other peoples whose eircumstances are unlike our own, in the spirit of love, as true disciples of Him who came to serve mankind. I regard your coming here and yuur presence in The Netherlands Mission ary Conference as a joyful token that those of my countrymen who are in the service of missions will persevere in these prin ciples. “It is my earnest desire that the unity of all Christ’s followers, members of His in visible fellowship, may be ever more and more deeply felt, and that our Saviour may stir our hearts to more and more fervent united prayer. “May our zeal be roused and hallowed, and may all the laborers in God’s vine yard be fitted for the task to which they are personally called. May the truth which is in Christ enlighten the darkness of hu man misery, and may the unsearchable riches of His Divine Love awaken joy and gladness in the hearts of all God’s creat ures.” _______________ The Christian Advocate gives a glimpse of Mr. Sankey in his closing days. For a long time he had been unable to leave his house. The writer noticed on his last visit that the great singer was much emac iated. “ He did not think he would live two weeks. His sightless eyes were ex pressionless. W e knew him well, had often conversed with him when he was in full vigor. The recollection seemed to cause him a thrill. He invoked the blessing of God upon us, and thanked us, and after a little further conversation, we propound ed to him this question: 'Mr. Sankey, does the Spirit of God and the power and truth of religion seem to you as clear and strong as when the tens of thousands were hanging upon1every word that came from your lips and congratulating you upon your popularity and success?’ He hesitated a moment, and said: ‘It Is more powerful. Then there were many distractions. God and I are together now most of the time.’ |
Abbe thinks, is the original of the biblical tower which should reach from earth to heaven. Statuettes and vases were found among the ruins, showing that the latter were not later than the reign or Ham murabi, 2100 B. C. S pecial requests for prayer on behalf of the Bible House of Los Angeles: “Helping together by prayer." 1st. For G od ' s blessing upon the Scrip tures already circulated. 2d. That G od may be glorified in and through this work. 3d. T h a t G od w o u ld direct* an d gu ide, an d co n tro l, so that the w h o le w o r k and e very detail co n ce rn in g it, m ay be according to His will. 4th. That all who are engaged in the work may be endued with the power of tr>» Holy Spirit, that they may be “sanctified and meet for the Master’s use,”—and that the blessing of G od -may rest upon their labor. 5th. For definite conversions; that many may be turned “ from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto G od , that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sancti fied by faith that is in Christ.” 6th. That G od will provide workers after His own heart, and incline His people to give the funds whereby more Scriptures can be quickly circulated—“ a willing offering unto the Lord.” The following paragraphs are from a message of welcome from the young queen of the Netherlands, Wilhelmina, to the Mis sionary Conference of the Edinburgh Con tinuation Committee when in session at The Hague: “I count myself happy to bid you a hearty welcome to my country. In doing so I wish to declare that I share with all my heart the principles which inspire your com mittee in its sacred work, and that I feel myself in sympathy with those who are endeavoring to carry forward the lofty work begun at Edinburgh.
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