T H E K I N G ’S B U S I N E S S 883 Dr. J. W. Lawrence—though it was his first appearance in Los Angeles and he gave us but one address—captured our hearts, and left a message never to be forgotten. These were the men from abroad. What shall we say of the home folks? Dr. Cortland Myers, the “ picture-painter” preacher who carries you along the road without giving you any opportunity to grow weary, and refreshes your soul. Dr. Frederic W. Farr—so different from any of the rest—the marvel with the English language, whose messages are classic in tone, deeply spiritual, always going right to the heart of things and saying more in an intellect ually interesting way in half an hour than any man we have ever known. Dr. French Oliver— our own evangelist, who looks his audience straight in the face and speaks with no uncertain sound a message always virile, defi nitely strong and convincing—a real man’s man. And last of all, our own Dean—Dr. R. A. Torrey—the prince of teachers, who needs no commendation or words of praise for his world-wide messages have touched the hearts and lives of tens of thousands of people. The attendance at every session was surprisingly large and the hearts of multitudes of God’s people were quickened, aroused and strengthened in faith. We deem this one of the most important gatherings ever held in the United States and believe that the effect will be far-reaching in the moulding of a new spiritual method of handling the Word of God. In another part of the magazine will be found the resolutions which were passed by the Resolution Committee of the Conference, as well as a few “ echoes” from the addresses. Twelve of the addresses have been printed in full in hook form, and can he had from the Biola Book Room, 536-558 South Hope Street’, Los Angeles, at 75c each. Special price in quantities. —T. C. H. THE LAYMEN’S DEPARTMENT In the July number we made an appeal for a Laymen’s Movement in defense of the Bible, to which we have had a number of responses from both laymen and ministers. This matter was presented at the W orld’s Funda mental Conference, lately held in Los Angeles, and the following resolution was adopted: “ We recommend the organization of a Laymen’s Movement in con nection with the Christian Fundamentals Association, and the selection of William Jennings Bryan to head that movement and in council with such laymen leaders as he may choose, formulate the lines along which this Laymen’s Movement may best function to the end of opposing Mod ernism and preaching the truth once delivered.” We had previously taken the matter up with Mr. Bryan and have assurance of a conference with him in September. We believe that Mr. Bryan’s outstanding position in defense of the Bible and his sterling qualities as a lay member of the church, would enable him to rally the men of the evangelical churches of this and other lands to a heroic fight which would eventuate in the defeat of the enemy. The laity of the church as a whole are true to the Word of God, and the moment they assert their rights the foes will capitulate. (See Inside Back Cover)
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