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sword of the Word of God is turned against them. We must maintain constant practice with this sacred weapon that our skill will not wane, and in the crisis we shalL be victo rious for Christ.—Revelation. 29. Equipment for Our Mission “By my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 4:6). When we come to a realization that We have a mission in life, and that the only way in which we can equip ourselves for this mission is to live in union with oui*Master, the .mean ing of life becomes clear. We have much to do, but without Him we Can do nothing. When this realization begins to take effect in our lives, we have begun to live the life of fellow ship with the Son.—-Selected. Subtle Idolatry “Now hath God set the members. . . in the body, as it hath pleased him” JC1Cor. 12:18). The pen on the desk is,kept clean and filled with ink. The pencil is kept pointed. Both are ready, both at hand; sometimes one is used, some times the other; if only the Work be done, what does it matter Which does it? There:can be q subtle kind of covetousness which is idolatry of self in the perpetual cry, Use me. But there is nothing of that in the prayer, Cleanse me, O Lord, and keep me clean; make me quick to hear Thy question, “Whom shall I- send?” and quick to answer, “Here arti l” ; quick also to be glad if another be pre ferred before me. Nor is there any thing selfish in such a prayer as this: Love through me, Love of God, Make me like Thy clear air. That Thou dost pour Thy colors . through, As though it were not there. —Amy Carmichael.. 31. That Goodly Heritage “The Lord is the portion of mine ih- heritance . . . yea, I have a goodly heritage” (Psa. 16:5, 6). Those have reason to say so that have God for their portion; they have a worthy portion. What can they have better? . . . Gracious persons, though they still covet more of God, never covet more than God; but, be ing satisfied of His loving kindness, they are abundantly satisfied with it, and envy not any their carnal mirth. They account themselves truly happy in what they have, and doubt not but to be completely happy in what they hope f or... They have not only the means, but the end, not only Imman uel’s land, but Immanuel’s Jove. —Matthew Henry. 30.
WHEATON
COLLEGE.
CENTENARY
PROGRAM
,Jtt their annual fall meeting (October 29, 1944 ) the Trustees- of "Wheaton College launched a Centenary program to be culminated in .i960, the tooth anniversary o f the school's founding by Jonathan Blanchard. It is the prayer and hope of the trustees that on this date,, should the Lord tarry, all of- "Wheaton’s need of buildings and equipment will have been met. This program includes the erection of dor mitories and a dining hall (Memorial Student Cefiter) by i948, the tooth anniversary of'the birth of the second president, Charles Albert Blanchard. The centenary plan calls for the com - pletion of all dormitories by t953, the 100th an niversary of the Illinois Institute, predecessor of Wheaton College. A science, library, and music building, together with a new and enlarged heat ing plant; is scheduled to be built by 1 960. It is cfuite possible that much of'this build ing program will,be completed ahead of the cen tenary plan. Approval from the War Production Board in Washington for the completion of the first dormitory unit has been received.
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