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August 1932
T h e K i n g ’ s B u s i n e s s
EXALT THE I R LORD
Two C lass D ay A ddresses D elivered M ay 31, 1932.
in touch with the source of power, for two years. Soon we shall separate from one another, but as we do, we remem ber that each of us will now have the privilege of begin ning a new course, for from our lives, thirsty humanity, sin-sick souls, may find their needs supplied. If we keep in touch with Him who is the source of our strength, there will be power in our lives to give forth to others the water of life. The life which has its source in God has also its resting place in Him. Therefore, we go forth in confidence, for we are going to Him who sends us forth. We go with the assurance that we are engaged in the most noble business in the world. What if our service is hidden? The things most loved of God are hidden things. It was the conquer ing peace of Mary, the overwhelming joy of Elizabeth, the unfailing love of Ruth, and the complete confidence of Rahab that were hidden but well-pleasing to God. God paid the greatest price for the hidden part of man —his soul. And it will be our esteemed privilege to work on things immortal, human souls that shall never die. Our time shall not be wasted, for “ he that winneth souls is wise, and they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.” Soon our time for work for Him will be ended, and when it is, although our work has been unseen by human eyes, we shall go forth to Him who shall reward us openly, and throughout the ages of eternity, we shall reveal His name. And so it is that we go forth now with joy, for we go to reveal Him who is the Source of our power, the Strength for our service, and the Sustainer of our work in our given sphere. This is the secret of revealing the hidden life in Christ Jesus our Lord. h e s t o r y is told o f a certain German artist who, after he was redeemed from a life of sin, painted a picture of Christ. His heart was so touched with what he realized his dying Saviour had done for him, that all his masterful genius went into the effort to paint a picture in which the incomparable love of Christ for the lost world would ex press itself. The picture was unveiled in the village church; underneath it were inscribed these words: All this I did for thee; What hast thou done for Me? Many people came to look at the painting. One was a young nobleman who sauntered down the aisle one fore noon. As he gazed upon the picture that had been wrought by the Spirit of God through the heart and hand of the converted artist, lit up with love and radiant compassion, it The Unveiling of Christ \ B y H e r b e r t D . P e t e r s o n
Revealing the Hidden Life in Christ B y S u s ie W il l e m s * s t r e a m r is e s no higher than its source. Its flow may be very scant in the beginning, but since there is a peren nial supply in the hidden depths of its source, the flow will increase until it becomes a great stream from which thirsty humanity may receive its needed supply. T h e S ou r c e o f P o w e r In examining the stream, we find it is a potential source o f power. Often it empties itself into a great reservoir, made higher than the earth’s level, in order to hold the water for use at some later period. The reservoir must be carefully made, with just the right materials, and in ex actly accurate dimensions. It is very important that its inlet and outlet be hindered by no obstructions, so that there may be given forth a clear and powerful stream. The hidden life in Christ Jesus may be compared to such a stream. It rises no higher than its source, the Lord Jesus Christ. We are the reservoirs, storing up as we re ceive of Him. Our Saviour says to us in John 7 :37 and 38, “ If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.” Ob viously, there must be no obstruction in the inlet or outlet of the reservoir, and its course must be cleared of all hin drances, if the stream is to be pure and powerful. This power, in many instances, may be hidden, but what power is there that is not hidden? Who could num ber the wires which make up one solid cord, carrying power from the mountain tops to the valley below? Such power cannot be measured, but it can be felt and enjoyed. We have a greater and higher source of power than the mo'st wonderful of earth. The source of our power is higher than the highest mountain peaks; it is deeper than the deepest ripple of the s e a i t is wider than the widest scope of the universe! It is that quiet, constant, throbbing power which permeates the depths of our being, and its source is the heart of God. “ O f his fulness have we all re ceived and grace upon grace.” S t r e n g t h for S e r v ic e Our Saviour is not only the source of our inward power, but He is also the strength for our outward service. Our service is in the obscure place, but it is not therefore powerless. It is our privilege to love where love is not known, to love the unlovely, to touch lives in untouched regions about us. And where we cannot work, we shall be in constant prayer. We shall hold on in faith and not give up. Through the service of prayer, we shall expel doubt and welcome victory. We, the women of this class, have been together here, *Mrs. Jacob Wiens.
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