THE K I N G ’ S BU S I N E S S
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the risk of being murdered. But, for her, there was no choice, if she were to be obedient to God’s command. * * * Five and a half years had passed when Marjorie Ainsworth stood on the top of the old Moghul tower outside the city of Peshawar and looked once more over the hills toward Afghanistan. She had climbed the narrow, spiral stair way cut in the,thickness of the tower’s wall, to the gallery outside the dome, just to get a glimpse of the surrounding country. Times had changed since she had visited Peshawar on her first trip. A f ghanistan had become more unified, roads arid telegraph lines now connected much of the country, and schools were being built rapidly. No one could doubt the progressiveness of the coun try. But it was still a bios f l land— closed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. And beyond the hills which ring the verdant valley, the independent tribes still lived—-and still were unreached. She understood now, even more fully, [Continued on Page 326]
Great Material and Spiritual Need We' need prayers and $100,000 to continue to relieve the suffering of Russian Christians across the ocean, and to evangelize millions of Russians in Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and United States. Canadian friends, wishing to participate in this great need, send your gifts to the account of Russian Christian Relief Society, Bank of Montreal, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. •Friends in the United States, direct your gifts to our headquarters in New York City. RUSSIAN CHRISTIAN RELIEF SOCIETY 690 Eighth Avenue . New York, N. Y. Rev. Peter Plethko, General Director
the hot teeming forests of its lowlands, and on the baked cactus-covered plains. Conflict and Victory This fruit from the Word is a develop ment which is bound to enrage the enemy of souls. He neglected to shut the door, and the Lord has blessed this work in spite of him. But when he sees souls coming to Christ, his wrath will be great. “His craft and power are great, And, armed with cruel hate, On fearth is not his equal.” But in heaven is his equal. God has all power, and Christians on earth, Christians who read these words, have the ability to loose God’s power in be half of the little bands of Indians who will be the objects of the diabolic wrath, and also for the translators against whose work he will use all his machina tions. If you pray, God will restrain the devil’s power, and pour out His blessings. We plead for faithful prayer, for without it, we shall be weak, but with it, we shall be mighty through the very might of God. They had other qualities, though, as those who knew them well could tes tify: manliness and humor, bravery and independence. Looking after them, she coveted them for her Lord. Swiftly, decision came^ If the Lord so willed, she would return to the borders of Afghanistan to bear His good news. The decision had not been made hastily. She believed she knew the cost, the personal danger of working among tribesmen who could take human life as matter-of-factly as they would eat a meal. She thought she knew the cost in spiritual testing when year after year might pass without one’s seeing any visible fruit from among these Mohammedans who must literally lay down their lives if they would follow Christ. If an Afghan even appears to be interested in Christianity, he runs WILL AFGHANISTAN BE EVANGELIZED? [ Continued frotn Page 297] murder and larceny that were practiced as a regular profession among the Fron tier tribes. All who possessed any money were hated as infidels.
CHINA’S MILLIONS The Organ of the China Inland Mission 16-pages monthly magazine, well illustrated, contains stories of Chinese life and of mis sionary experience, together with selected, strong, sound, spiritual articles. $1.00 per year 237 West School Lane Philadelphia, Pa. AMERICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION Our work for Christ is off the main highway, “ Along The Old Back Road” with the un reached in Rural America. With your prayers and gifts the worip goes forward. Address—The Department of Missions 1816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Penna. THE NAVAJO BIBLE SCHOOL AND MISSION Alma to evangrelixe and train Navajo In dians; establish native churches ¡^conduct camp meetings with native evangelists. There are 50,000 Navajos, of whom 45,000 are unsaved. Funds and prayer needed. Literature sent on request. Address HOWARD A. CLARK* Superintendent WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA CHICAGO HEBREW MISSION A Faith Work Founded by W. E. Blackstone, 1867 Twenty workers ministering to the Jews of Chicago and other cities. Hundreds of thou sands of Tracts furnished for Worldwide Dis tribution. Send for Samples and for Monthly Magazine, The JEWISH ERA, 50c per year. Milton B. Lindberg, Supt. CHICAGO HEBREW MISSION 1311 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, 111. PRAY FOR MISSIONS HAS GOD FORGOTTEN? “ We are starving and we are cold—please send us urgent help. Leave us not alone. We meet in homes for prayer. Many are seeking God.” This is a Russian letter from France. Calls for help come also from Poland, Finland, Bulgaria, (Harbin and many other places. We can still send ■support to these countries, but do not know how long. Do your share now—tomorrow may be too late. If every friend sent at least one dollar, much suffering could be alleviated. Send your gift with a prayer today to the Russian Missionary Society, Inc. Rev. F. J. Miles, International Secretary 1844 W. Monroe St., Room 2, Chicago, III. Ask for magazine “ Russian Millions"
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