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Can be your passport to more effective service on the foreign field Today more and more doors are open to missionaries who have ac credited training in nursing' and dentistry. The B i o l a School of Missionary Medicine is the only school in America equipped, staffed and accredited to give short-term training in these vital fields.
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memo from Dr. Talbot's office re: Biola Family Conference, Mt. Hermon, Aug. 15-22 Always the high point during the summer months are the eight days of spiritual feasting upon the Word of God at beau tiful Mt. Hermon Con ference Grounds, nestled among the big trees just a few short miles from scenic Santa Cruz, Calif. This year, Dr. Louis T. Talbot, BIOLA Chancellor, who in May returned from a six-month missionary tour, will be speaking and showing his dramatic colored films which were taken during these trav els. Dr. Samuel H. Suther land, BIOLA President, will be Dean of the conference and featured speaker. Other speakers will include Dr. Clyde Narramore, Christian psychologist, Dr. Chester Padgett, member of the BIOLA faculty, the Rev. Don Hillis, missionary to India and Mr. Earle H. Hulin, as musical director. Mrs. Viola Kroeker, contralto soloist, and the Scoville sisters, marimba and vibraharp artists, will provide special music. For a vacation with a purpose plan now to at tend this BIOLA Mt. Her mon family conference. For information and res ervations write Mt. Hermon Association, Mt. Hermon, Calif.
Unhealthy Mental Germs P eople of the city of Los Angeles were recently surprised to learn that 200 schoolteachers in the city’s public school system never take physi cal examinations to determine whether or not they have communicable diseases, but are allowed to rely upon affidavits from so-called faith healers to the effect that they are quite well, healthy and free from contagious dis eases. This rather startling fact was revealed in a newspaper item which told of the death of a high school teacher as a result of tuberculosis. She had turned over to her principal an affidavit stating that she was in good health. Whereas, during this very time she was constantly spreading tuberculosis germs in the classrooms where she was teaching. This affidavit was signed by a man whose name appears in the local telephone directory as a Christian Science practitioner; In view of the fact that the only possible way to discover the presence of tuberculosis is by means of a physical examination, one is at a loss to understand the logic which allows schoolteachers to by-pass the law because of a certain type of religious faith. It is also difficult to under stand by what method a Christian Science practitioner is qualified to pass on the physical condition of a person unless a physical examination is made. Tuberculosis germs are active little critters and they do not know that they are supposed to exist only in the minds of mortals. And so they go to work on a person’s lungs, and other parts of the body until finally vital organs are sufficiently affected to cause death. It should be noted that it was physical death which struck down this poor, misguided schoolteacher, in spite of what this practitioner doubtless said. We live in a country where one has a perfect right to believe as he chooses to believe, and we will fight to the last ditch to maintain that right. But, when a person is hired to teach our children, and when that person’s salary is paid by our tax money, then it would seem that we would have a right to demand that, regardless of any personal faith, the legal requirements which protect our children should be met. W e believe in the power of the Lord to heal. However, we believe that the Lord has given us real bodies, good minds, common sense, medical aids and an outstanding medical profession, and we believe that all of these God-given means should be employed in an effort to prevent and cure our diseases and infirmities, according to His infinite loving will. Revelation Of God to Man C hristianity is not a religion, instead it is the revelation of God, Himself, to man. There seems to be increasing confusion in the minds of many people in regard to this fact. The tendency is to put Christianity along side of the great world or ethnic religions and compare it with them. But religion may be described as the effort of man groping in the darkness, reaching out in a vain effort to find God. Whereas Christianity may be represented as God reaching down to man and lifting him back to Him self. Another unfortunate fact which is in evidence today is the rather free use of the term, religious education. There is a vast difference between religious and Christian education. Religious education may be Christian in its content, but certainly Christian education is far more specific and vital than mere religious education. Even though the terms may be used interchangeably, Bible-believing Christians every where will do well constantly to keep in mind the vital distinctions be tween the two and will make sure that in all instances where the terms are used these distinctions are clear.
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A monthly column of names in the news. Arrangements have been made by Dr. Paul Stevens, director of the radio and television commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, for the pro duction of a half-hour pilot film in preparation for a proposed TV series. The film is being made by Family Films, Inc. of Hollywood. Dr. Wilbur M. Smith of Fuller Theo logical Seminary will be the speaker at the fifth annual convention of the Christian Booksellers Association in Chicago from August 23 to 26. The organization now has 400 paid mem bers and this year’s convention will feature 116 exhibit booths. Dallas Theological Seminary climaxed its 30th year last month when presi dent John F. Walvoord conferred the certificate of graduation and degrees to 63 men, the largest class in the school’s history. Speakers were Dr. Willard M. Aldrich, president of the Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Ore., and Dr. Gilbert C. H. Bellshaw, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, San Francisco. In Wheaton, 111., Dr. Robert Cook announced that with the July issue Youth for Christ Magazine’s page size will be increased from Reader’s Di gest size to that of Time magazine. This move bring’s YFC Magazine’s page size in line with other Christian magazines. A uniform size is desir able mainly from an advertising standpoint. The Far East Broadcasting Co. in Ma nila has disclosed that at the request of the Philippine government another radio station (the eighth) is being opened from Christian Radio City Manila. The new station will feature only news, classical and sacred music. In another in a series of moves that is earning the Los Angeles Pres bytery a reputation of using medieval authoritarian methods, Presbyterians have been forbidden to teach at the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. A similar order was handed Presbyter ians teaching at Fuller Theological Seminary last year. While the major ity of Presbyterians in Southern Cali fornia are appalled at the move, the Presbytery, steadfastly maintains its stand.
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S ummer has always been a good time to catch up on our reading. For many Christians no vacation is complete unless they have a book or two along to enjoy. Here at the Biola Book Room we have decided this summer to make available by mail order a number of today’s best sellers in the Christian field. In this special mail order group we’ve included books for children, fic tion, theology, Bible study and a pop ular autobiography. The autobiog raphy is His Banner Over M e by Martha Snell Nicholson. For years Martha Snell Nicholson’s poems have been a blessing to the hearts of count less thousands. Hers has been a life of deep pain and deep' joy. And the way she tells about her life is some thing . . . well, we think few Chris tians will ever forget. Here’s what the Book Review Editor for K in g ’ s B u sin ess said about Martha Snell Nicholson’s book in a recent issue. “Mrs. Nicholson’s poems have brought comfort, b le s s in g and strength to countless thousands. Her autobiography will be welcomed by all who have been so blessed. Most of the book relates the story of her childhood, high school and early col lege days in and near Tacoma, Wash. The reader had best prepare himself to be alternately howling with laugh ter and holding back tears. The sub ject’s facility of expression and imag ination (she frequently reports the remarks of her guardian angel) is delightful. The later years of suffer ing and writing will encourage the faint-hearted to renew dependence upon Martha Snell Nicholson’s Sav iour. Few books have brought more blessing to the reviewer.” This book will make delightful summer reading for you or will make an ideal thank you gift for those you visit this summer. The book is print ed by .Moody Press in an attractive red cloth binding with a red and gold jacket. There are 192 pages and the price is just $2.50. Now here is a brief note about the other 13 books that we’ve selected for your summer reading. Children Man-Eaters Don't Knock — Charles Lud wig. Here you meet Missionary Green and his two native boys, Ndama and 10
Ochella. They learn about Simba (that’s the man-eater) and go to the village to help trap him. Everything they try fails, until one dark night when the man-eater grabs Chemel! Then, things happen and the whole tribe turns to the message of the white man’s Saviour. 68 pages. $1.00. Man-Eaters and Masai Spears — Charles Ludwig. This time Missionary Green and his boys go into the Masai tribe, famous for their spears. Almost before they get there they are tricked by two husky warriors who bring the three before Mbya, wily, tricky witch doctor. He almost feeds the boys to the vultures, hyenas and Simba, before Ndama becomes hero of the hunt. Mbya’s influence disappears and the gospel message prevails. 69 pages. $1.00. Both of these thrilling adventure stories are published by Scripture Press. The Moody Bible Story Book. This book was brought out last Christmas by Moody Press and has proved to be one of the finest in its field. It’s illustrated in color and tells in 633 pages the great stories of both the Old and New Testament. Ideal for children of all ages, this is something you’ll want as an added attraction for your youngsters while they’re away from school this summer. Or perhaps you’ll want to order an extra one for a birth day or for next Christmas. 633 pages. $4.95. Adult Fiction The Jade Elephant — Elise Fraser. This story is laid in San Francisco— some of it in historic Chinatown. The jade elephant comes on the scene early in the story, and —talk about your modem mysteries! Here is one every fiction reader will enjoy through the last word. There is intrigue, romance and excitement, in addition to a sound Christian message. 190 pages. $2.00. Steep Ascent ——Dorothy Dennison. Story of a surgeon written by the wife of a surgeon. This book unfolds for the reader the story of a boy and a girl, their fam ilies, education, choice of vocations, ro mance and marriage. It’s a heartwarm ing story you’ll often think back to. 351 pages. $3.25. Theology The Westminster Pulpit, Vol. 1. The preaching of G. Campbell Morgan. Here are 26 messages, printed word-for-word just as G. Campbell Morgan, prince of expositors, preached them to the multi tudes from his pulpit in historic West minister Chapel, London, England. With introduction by Wilbur M. Smith. 351 pages. $4.00. The Basis of Pre-Millennial Faith — Charles Colwell Ryrie. Intelligent Chris tians will find this book strengthens the foundations of our faith and answers effec tively the attacks that have been made on the imminence of our Lord’s return, on the mass of prophecy on Israel’s future and the Church’s future in the kingdom. Dr. Ryrie is an instructor at Dallas The ological Seminary. 157 pages. $2.50. Re-Thinking the Rapture — E. Schuyler
English. W ill the Church be on the earth through the Tribulation or will it escape the Tribulation? If the Rapture takes place before the Tribulation or midway through it, will all the Church be taken or only an elect portion? And what about the mid-Tribulation teaching? These and other puzzling questions about the Rapture are discussed in this volume. Dr. E. Schuyler English, the successor to Dr. A. C. Gaebelein as the Editor of Our Hope, is also the Editor of The Pilgrim, a missionary paper, and editor-in-chief of the Pilgrim Edition of the Holy Bible. 123 pages. $2.25. Bible Study The Christian and His Bible — Douglas Johnson. Dr. Douglas Johnson, General Secretary of the Inter Varsity Fellowship in London, explains in a readable and non-technical way the Christian under standing of a Holy Scripture. Using the Bible as its own interpreter, he answers the attempts of science and scholarship to relativise its authority and inspiration, and sets forth the essential grounds for the acceptance of the Old and New Testa ment canon. 144 pages. $2.00. God's Plan of the Ages — Louis T. Talbot. In this Bible study book, Dr. Talbot, Chancellor of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, takes the reader from Genesis through Revelation. Book includes 7 x 18 in. chart that graphically shows God’s dealings from creation to re-creation. 199 pages. Paper. $1.35. Bible Questions Explained — Louis T. Tal bot. This book follows the popular ques tion and answer method used by Dr. Tal bot each month in the K in g ’ s B u s in e s s . (See page 35 of this issue.) Has topical and scripture indexes. 280 pages. Paper. $1.75. Addresses on Romans — Louis T. Talbot. No portion of the sacred writings is more appropriate for our times than Paul’s Epis tle to the Romans. Through its prayerful study, sinners will be justified by faith, and Christians will be established in the fundamental doctrine of the grace of God. 237 pages. Paper. $1.75. Bible Readings for the Family Hour — Martin P. Simon. To fill a recognized need for devotional material for families with young children, Dr. Simon has com piled this book. Whole sections are given to the life of Christ, Moses, Samuel, Eli jah and Esther. The questions are designed to bring out the chief teaching points of the Biblical account and to encourage dis cussion. Prayers in language which chil dren understand will encourage them to free expression of their desires Godward. 368 pages. $3.00. That's the selection. Just tell us the ones you want and we'll do the rest. Thank you. Biola Book Room, 560 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17. — Adv. THE KING'S BUSINESS
MICROPHONES ARE PLACED NEAR SPEAKERS. PRESS-BUTTON LIGHT IS TURNED ON BY MISSIONARY WHEN HE SPEAKS.
I LikeThis Missionary Conference By DON H ILL IS ' Missionary to India
I t is not the size of the Highland Park (Mich.) Baptist Church mis sionary conference that makes it unique. There are other conferences that are larger, though few that have grown more consistently during the past 15 years in their giving and in their outreach into other churches. Twenty-five other churches actively participated in the conference spon sored by Highland Park this year. As at other missionary conferences, attractive display booths and a well- filled literature table, beautiful col ored slides and sound, colored movies contribute their part to the overall effectiveness of the week. It is not Photos by
however these things, nor even the delicious meals served by the ladies of the church that fills the heart of the missionary with the feeling that someone has certainly gone with him the “ second mile.” The secret is told in these pictures. As a missionary who attended this conference I’d like to recommend the Highland Park idea to other churches. We missionaries would like to see a good many “ second mile” mission ary conferences in 1955. And, inci dentally, the people at Highland Park Baptist seem to get a real bless ing from putting a little extra into their conferences. Jim Alta
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Conference chairman Mrs. Groh and Pastor Coltman discuss last minute details of second mile missionary conference. June 1 he completed 40 years of service at the Highland Park Baptist Church. When he took over work in 1914 church membership was 73; today it's 1,713. Four branch churches have been started.
Writing letters is part of the missionary's job. The church provides free secretarial service to help with correspondence.
A letter of welcome with ten dollar bill enclosed is given to each arriving missionary. Postage stamps are also provided.
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There are always many phone calls to make. Phone is installed in conference office for missionary's convenience. Church pays all but long distance calls. This year was eleventh annual conference with over 50 missionary guests. Apartment next to church is temporary missionary residence throughout the year.
Thoughtful committee provides two rooms of church with camp cots as another part of friendly welcome at this conference.
Between sessions missionaries enjoy comforts of two lounges. Writing desks, fresh fruits and candy are enjoyed by guests.
W e need to lay beneath all the restful views of Christ, and to weave as a thread of strength and truth into them all, the thought, the fact that He is the Master, the Master of a veritable slave, and that slave here, now, always, everywhere, myself. True, there are texts in which the Lord and His apostles waive this idea for a special purpose. “ I call you not servants . . . but . . . friends,” “Thou art no more a servant, but a son.” But a little more attention shows that we have in such sentences, as often in Scripture, one side of truth iso lated and spoken of absolutely, while yet other sides hold good. He who calls His followers friends, says on the same occasion that they do well to call Him Lord. And soon He deals with them as Lord indeed: “ If I will that he tarry till J come, what is that to thee?” And the apostle who bids the believer repudiate in one respect the idea of bondage, clasps it in an other to his inmost soul: “ Paul, the slave of Jesus Christ” ; “Whose I am” ; “ Enslaved to God.” Thus the idea is a permanent one, so permanent that it is carried on into the eternal state: “His bond-servants shall serve Him, and they shall see His face.” And what I deeply feel and would earnestly enforce with regard to this idea, is that it is an idea precisely fit to give safety and solidity to every tenderer one. Fail to recognize it to the full, fail of an unreserved and habitual recognition that this is my despotic Master, a recognition carried into the inner habit of everyday thought and pur pose, and there will be in every other aspect of Jesus Christ to me a some thing out of order, a lack of fixity, a lack of rest. His Property. Every Moment Let me look, then, every day and hour, and, as to the mental habit, every moment, upon Jesus Christ as my Master. Saintly George Herbert chose that to be, as it were, his best- beloved aspect o f His Saviour: “My Master, Jesus” ; “ An oriental fragrant cy, my Master.” Let me do the same. Let me wear the word next the heart, next the w ill; nay, let it sink into the very springs of both, deeper every day. Let me get up every morning with this for the instantaneous thought, that my Master wakes me. I wake, I rise, His property. Before I go out
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From "Christ and Sanctification," Pickering and Inglis Ltd., London. American agents, Fleming H. Revell Co., N.Y.
THE KING'S BUSINESS
There is rest here for the soul.” It may seem strange to quote Aris totle in connection with Christian sanctity. But there is a passage on slavery in the Politics, at the open ing, which I have lately read after many years with deep interest and emotion. It is a ruthless statement of the principles of bond-service of man to man, but we can read into it the golden gloss of the bond-service of redeemed man to Jesus Christ. What is Aristotle’s account of nature’s own slave, the being meant for bond age? He is “ a chattel that lives” ; he is “ a part of his master; as it were a living, though- separated, portion of his body.” He has, strictly speaking, no existence apart from his master; he is “ not only the slave of the mas ter, but the master’s, wholly his” ; so that, in no action or relation of life, is he for one moment an independent being. On the other hand—how fine ly and truly said!— there is thus and therefore between the born master and the bom slave a relation of com mon interest and mutual friendship. Are we not reminded by the way of that rale of the Passover, which entitled the bom or purchased bond- servant to share the holy meal with his master, but shut out the hired servant altogether? Surely, in this passage of Aristotle we read, we find expressed to the let ter, almost to the spirit, the relation between the Christian and Christ. The servant is his Master’s piece of ab solute property. He is a part of his Master. He has no foothold for a moment’s independence. He is, as a “ slave by nature,” by new nature, near to his Master, in closest interest and in reverent friendship. And further, still in Aristotle’s words scarcely modified, “he is by riature a slave, as one made to be long to another, and as sharing that other’s mind so far as to perceive it.” Yes, after all, the slave of Christ, though purchased and branded for a most literal servitude, is made cap able of a true perception of his Mas ter’s mind, a sympathy, as true as it is humble, with his Master’s will, an intuition into his Master’s wish. And thus it is his delightful privilege ever more to act as if free, in just this respect, that he can look in his Mas ter’s face and say, as one who is at liberty to go if he will, “ I love Thee, I am well with Thee, I will not go out free.” END.
the externals, however real in their sphere, of submission and of bondage. No; I am bound from within, from the depths. So it was of old when I lived that self-life I now deplore. The will was not free to righteous ness; it was a servum arbitrium, a slave-will, that way; and it was bound from within. Now it is not free to evil. It is a slave-will that way, and it is bound from within; for a Master, a despotic Possessor, dwells in my heart by faith. He says no. It is against orders. And the orders speak now in the region where to speak is, to control. So I take His yoke upon me, and I ask Him never to let me take it off; no, not for a minute. My gracious Master still bestows needful periods of repose. He knows my frame. But when that repose does come, perhaps in some vigorous recreation in my youth, perhaps in calmer wise in maturer years, by shore or forest, on field or mountain, it is not for one moment release from slavery. The inner despotism is as merciful and as real as ever; and as to outward serv ice, I am ever to stand ready for it. My Master has but sent me for re newal of strength to some fair comer of His domain, never off it; and will often meet me there, and remind me. what I am, and may bid me work for Him there, if He sees it right. And He expects me to go back to the task when the rest is over, with all the blessedness of a renewed and absolute avowal of what I am, and for whom I live; “ an oriental fragrancy, my Master.” And just the same it will be if He lays me low with sickness, accident, agony; bids me seemingly be useless for Him. Has He done it? I am to ask no questions. Not for a moment am I a self-determining being. “ Yes, Master, I know what I am, and I know Thee, and Thou knowest me, and knowest best.” Rest For Your Soul Very feebly have I tried to sketch some practical, not sentimental, exer cises of thought and will upon those stern, those merciful words, Master, despot, slave. May I dare to say they have become in grdwing reali zation blessed realities to myself? Ah! how imperfectly grasped yet; but enough to justify me, a sinner, in venturing to say: “Taste and see that this Master, this unutterably real and despotic Master, is good.
to plough or feed, or whatever it may be, upon His domain, let me with reverent and deep joy go into His private chamber, as it were, and avow Him as my Master, my Possessor; ab solute, not constitutional; supremely entitled to order me about all day, and, if He pleases, not to thank me at the close. Let me put the neck of self beneath His feet, and rise up bearing not the cross only, which is another thought, but the yoke, the implement of menial service, the pledge of readiness to do and to car ry anything. And let me continually, in the habit of my thought, be com ing again into that presence-chamber, to renew the act of that dedication and submission. With each call and claim the day may bring, let me car ry into all things, let me have ready for them, this “ oriental fragrancy, my Master.” Is it regulated and expected duty? How delightful the thought that hands, or head, or voice, are indeed the implements of the faithful slave, kept at work for such an Owner! Is it unlooked-for and additional service? It is the Master’s sudden call, I am wanted, and it is by Him. Let me rise with alacrity at His lightest bid ding, and ask His pleasure. Is it the miscellaneous intercourse of life? Let my mental habit be so full of “my Master,” that I shall be on the watch, always and everywhere to be used by Him, or to stand and wait close to Him, as He pleases; only always knowing myself to be His property, and glad indeed so to be. Let others always know where to find me; be cause I am bound and anchored to His blessed will. Every Thought o Slave to Him Yes, and let me remember and wel come down into the depths of my be ing the fact that His despotism is above all things to be felt there. In my innermost self I have no personal rights against Him. Every thought is a lawful captive and slave to Him. No corner of that mysterious world, my spirit, no movement of my will, or of desire, has a right to be other than He wills. I am bound, fast bound, to think as He does, to like and dislike with Him, to lay every personal prejudice and pique and so- called just sensibility on seifs part beneath His despotic foot; and to leave it there, looking to Him to keep it down all day long. Let me never for one minute be content with
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The Practice of the Presence of God H e told me that the foundation of the spiritual life in him had been a high notion and esteem
all that was fit for him to do. That of late he had acted thus, without anticipating care; but before the ex perience above mentioned, he had been full of anxious care in his af fairs. When outward business diverted him a little from the thought of God, a fresh remembrance coming from God invested his soul, and so inflamed and transported him that it was dif ficult for him to contain himself. That he was more united to God in his regular duties than when he left them for devotion and retirement. That he expected hereafter some great pain of body or mind; that the worst that could happen to him was to lose that sense of God which he had enjoyed so long; but that the goodness of God assured him that He would not forsake him utterly, and that He would give him strength to bear whatever evil He permitted to happen to him; and therefore that he feared nothing, and had no occa sion to consult with anybody about his state. That when he had attempt ed to do it, he had always come away more perplexed; and that as he was conscious of his readiness to lay down his life for the love of God, he,had
no apprehension of danger. That per fect resignation to God was the sure way to heaven, a way in which we had always sufficient light for our conduct. That in the beginning of the spirit ual life we ought to be faithful in doing our duty and denying ourselves; but after that, unspeakable pleasures followed. That in difficulties we need only have recourse to Jesus Christ and beg His grace; with that every thing became easy. That many do not advance in the Christian progress because they stick in penances and particular exercises, while they neglect the love of God, which is the end. That this appeared plainly by their works, and was the reason why we see little solid virtue. That there needed neither art nor science for going to God, but only a heart resolutely determined to ap ply itself to nothing but Him, or for His sake, and to love Him only. He discoursed with me frequently, and with great openness of heart, concerning his manner of going to God, whereof some part is related already. THE KING'S BUSINESS Fourth Conversation November 25, 1667
of God in faith; which when he had once well conceived, he had no other care at first but faithfully to reject every other thought, that he might perform all his actions for the love of God. That when sometimes he had not thought of God for a good while, he did not disquiet himself for it; but after h a v in g acknowledged his wretchedness to God, he returned to Him with so much the greater trust in Him as he had found himself wretched through forgetting Him. That the trust we put in God hon ors Him much and draws down great graces. That it was impossible not only that God should deceive, but also that He should long let a soul suffer which is perfectly resigned to Him. and resolved to endure everything for His sake. That he had so often experienced the ready succors of divine grace upon all occasions, that from the same experience, when he had business to do, he did not think of it beforehand; but when it was time to do it, he found in God, as in a clear mirror, 16
the knowledge and love of God, re solving to use his utmost endeavor to live in a continual sense of His presence, and, if possible, never to forget Him more. That when he had thus in prayer filled his mind .with great sentiments of that infinite Being, he went to his work appointed in the kitchen (for he was cook to the society). There having first considered severally the things his office required, and when and how each thing was to be done, he spent all the intervals of his time, as well before as after his work, in prayer. That when he began his business, he said to God, with a filial trust in Him: O my God, since Thou art with me, and 1 must now, in obedi ence to Thy commands, apply my mind to these outward things, / be seech Thee to grant me the grace to continue in Thy presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections. As he proceeded in his work he continued his familiar conversation with his Maker, imploring His grace, and offering to Him all his actions. When he had finished he examined himself how he had discharged his duty; if he found well, he returned thanks to God; if otherwise, he asked pardon; and without being discour aged, he set his mind right again, and continued his exercise of the presence of God, as if he had never deviated from it. “ Thus,” said he, “ by rising after my falls, and by frequently re newed acts of faith and love, I am come to a state wherein it would be as difficult for me not to think of God as it was at first to accustom myself to it.” As Brother Lawrence had found such an advantage in walking in the presence of God, it was natural for him to recommend it earnestly to others; but his example was a stronger inducement than any argu ments he could propose. His very countenance was edifying, such a sweet and calm devotion appearing in it as could not but affect the behold ers. And it was observed that in the greatest hurry of business in the kitchen, he still preserved his recol lection and heavenly-mindedness. He was never hasty nor loitering, but did each thing in its season, with an even, uninterrupted composure and tranquillity of spirit. “ The time, of business,” said he. “ does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things. I possess God in as great tranquillity as if I were upon my knees at sacra ment.” END.
selves to Him, secure that He would not deceive us. That we ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed. That we should not wonder if, in the beginning, we often failed in our endeavors, but that at last we should gain a habit, which will naturally produce its acts in us, without our care, and to our exceed ing great delight. That the whole substance of re ligion was faith, hope, and love, by the practice of which we become united to. the will of God; that all besides is indifferent, and to be used as a means that we may arrive at our end, and be swallowed up there in, by faith and love. That all things are possible to him who believes; that they are less dif ficult to him who hopes; that they, are more easy to him who loves, and still more easy to him who perseveres in the practice of these virtues. That the end we ought to propose to ourselves is to become, in this life, the most perfect worshipers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity. That when we enter upon the spir itual life, we should consider and examine to the bottom what we are. And then we should find ourselves worthy of all contempt, and not de serving indeed the name of Chris tians; subject to all kinds of misery and numberless accidents, which trou ble us and cause perpetual vicissitudes in our health, in our humors, in our internal and external dispositions. After this we should not wonder that troubles, temptations, oppositions, and contradictions happened to us from men. We ought, on the contrary, to submit ourselves to them, and bear them as long as God pleases, as things highly advantageous to us. That the greater perfection a soul aspires after, the more dependent it is upon divine grace. Being questioned by one of his own society (to whom he was obliged to open himself) by what means he had attained such an habitual sense of God, he told him that he had consid ered God as the end of all his thoughts and desires, as the mark to which they should tend, and in which they should terminate. That in the beginning he spent the hours appointed for private prayer in thinking of God, so as to convince his mind of, and to impress deeply upon his heart, the divine existence, rather by devout sentiments, and sub mission to the lights of faith, than by studied reasonings and elaborate meditations. That by this short and sure method he exercised himself in
He told me that all consists in one hearty renunciation of everything which we are aware does not lead to God, that we might accustom our selves to a continual conversation with Him, with freedom and simplicity. That we need only to recognize God intimately present with us, and to ad dress ourselves to Him every moment, that we may beg His assistance for knowing His will in things doubtful, and for rightly performing those which we plainly see He requires of us; offering them to Him before we do them, and giving Him thanks when we have done. That in this conversation with God we are also employed in praising, adoring, and loving Him unceasingly, for His infinite goodness and perfec tion. That, without being discouraged on account of our sins, we should pray for His grace with a perfect confi dence, as relying upon the infinite merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. That God never failed offering us His grace at each action; that he distinctly per ceived it, and never failed of it, un less when his thoughts had wandered from a sense of God’s presence, or he had forgotten to ask His assistance. That God always gave us light in our doubts when we had no other design but to please Him. That our sanctification did not de pend upon changing our, works, but in doing that for God’s sake which we commonly do for. our own. That it was lamentable to see how many people mistook the means for the end, addicting themselves to certain works, which they performed very im perfectly, by reason of their human or selfish regards. That the most excellent method he had found of going to God was that of doing our common business with out any view of pleasing men, and (as far as we are capable) purely for the love of God. That it was a great delusion to think that the times of prayer ought to differ from other times; that we are as strictly obliged to adhere to God by action in the time of action as by prayer in the season of prayer. That his idea of prayer was noth ing else but a sense of the presence of God, his soul being at that time in sensible to everything but divine love; and that when the appointed times of prayer were past, he found no differ ence, because he still continued with God, praising and blessing Him with all his might, so that he passed his life in continual joy; yet hoped that God would give him somewhat to suffer when he should grow stronger. That we ought, once for all, heart ily to put our whole trust in God, and make a total surrender of our
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