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THE BOOK OF GOD Thy though ts are here, my God, Expressed in words divine, The u tteran ce of heavenly lips In every sacred line. E ach word of th in e a gem F rom th e celestial mines, A sunbeam from th a t holy heaven Where holy sunlight shines. A thousand hamm ers keen W ith fiery force and strain , B rough t down on it in rag e and h ate Have stru ck th is gem in vain. I t stand eth and w in stand W ithou t or change or age, The word of m ajesty and light, The church’s heritage.
(H oratius Bonar)
HOW GOD’S WORD WORKS The Church of the Open Door, of Los Angeles, occupies the auditorium and other rooms of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles on the Lord’s Day. The church has no organic relation to the Institute but it has the same old-fashioned statement of doctrine (see back cover of this magazine), and is interdenominational. The church, which was organized in 1916, took a position in the very beginning that it would not proselyte. No one is asked to unite with it. Those who desire membership make request, sign a statement of doctrine, and are examined before being received. There are no pledges for gifts. Envelopes are given to each member and they agree to give as God blesses. The church has fifty seven missionary members—ten in Africa, eleven in China, twelve in Central America, ten in South America, five in Hawaii, two in Belgium, two in India, one in Palestine, four in this country. Thirty-two of the missionaries in the regions beyond are supported by the church. The Sunday School has enrolled at this writing, 1521 in the main Sunday School, 2,000 in the Home Classes held during the week in the homes, 2,339 on the Cradle Roll, and 4,300 in the Home Department. These four departments, eliminating the possible duplication of teachers, have over 10,000 people—young and old—enrolled, and have access to 5,000 homes. Over 400 people are engaged in voluntary work in connection with the church and school, and last year used thousands of the Gospel of John, tracts and other Gospel literature.
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