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faithful ones have been making possible a greater freedom on the part o f those who have been on the firing line. Their share in the work has been to remain with the baggage, taking care o f the impedimenta which would hinder rapid movement and keen strategy. In our recognition o f true service, let us seek God’s viewpoint. Let us remember that the unheralded servant— the one who remains with the baggage— is to “ share alike” with the one to whom God has intrusted the leadership o f the assault. Misplaced Confidence “ The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth
[President Louis T. Talbot, of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, sailed with his family on May 30 for a four- months’ visit in the land o f his birth, Australia. While the time away from Los Angeles will be spent mainly in rest and recreation, which aré greatly needed, Mr. Talbot will have opportunity also to address a number of large gath erings in Australia. In his absence, Dr. E. L. McCreery, Vice-President and Dean o f the Institute, is serving also as acting pastor o f the Church of the Open Door. For readers who will gather this month “ Around the King’s Table” to partake o f spiritual refreshment, Dr. McCreery has provided three devotional portions— the first three to
his trust in Jehovah shall be safe” (Prov. 29:25, R .V .). I n these days o f uncer tainty and turmoil, how much there is o f looking to man rather than to a higher source for guidance! How much o f governmental and business policy is deter mined by what men think and say, without any regard to God’s thought concerning the problems under consid eration ! The words o f divine in
appear on these pages. The others, while not written by him, were prepared at his direction .— E ditor .] Tarrying by the Baggage “A s his share is that go- eth down to the battle, so shall his share be that tar- rieth by the baggage: they shall share alike” (1 Sam. 30:24, R .V .) T hese w o r d s w e r e spoken by David after He had gone against the en emy, who had taken captive the women and the children as well as the material trea sures o f Ziklag — the city which was the headquarters o f David and his fugitive followers. David had taken up the pursuit, and in order to hasten on, had left two. hundred o f his six hundred men, t o g e t h e r with the necessary baggage, at the brook Besor. When David returned victorious, a dis sension arose. Among the men who had gone to the battle front with D a v i d , there were some who de clared that they would not
^heHag jStill Boats; W. H all , a graduate of the Bible Institute of the class of 1922.
B y G eorge
Oh, earth, can you see through the mists o f the night The flag o f the cross in the fast-fading light; Majestic, alone, all the tempests defying; Can it stand such a storm, is the standard still flying Whilst empire's decay, and proud peoples are dying? Yes! it stands, proudly stands, so decreed by God’s will, And the flag bravely floats o’er Golgotha’ s lone hill. The cohorts o f hell massing all o f their might Are cenfring their guns in the midst o f the fight On one lonely spot; but in vain their endeavor, For though they be wily, seductive, and clever, THY KINGDOM, 0 CHRIST, IS FOREVER AND EVER. Yes! it stands, proudly stands, so decreed by God’s will, And the flag bravely floats o’er Golgotha’s, lone hill. Let Russia’s vast hordes and like armies assail, The kingdom o f darkness shall never prevail;- Come foemen, come henchmen, come traitors, and knaves, Now marshall your forces, now call out your braves, But Truth stands unconquered a,nd Christ ever saves, When death has been ended, and time is no more That flag then shall float from eternity’s shore.
his defeat o f the Amalekites.
struction indicate a very se rious danger— the snare of putting our trust and confi dence in man. “ But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.” H a v i n g warned o f the danger o f re liance upon man, the clear declaration tells o f the se curity and safety o f the one who is putting his trust in Jehovah. I f nations and communities and individuals were more i n t e n t upon knowing the mind o f God with regard to their difficult u n s o l v e d problems, how much better would be our situation! May the Lord Himself remind us that put ting our trust in man-made devices brings a snare. Enduring W isdom “He that is wise winneth souls” (Prov. 11 :30, R. V .). M an desires wisdom. Men in all ages have sought the counsel o f the wise. They desire to be instructed by those who are outstanding in matters o f judgment. Th W ord o f God describes the course o f action o f the one who is truly wise according to God’s own standard— wise not only for this world, but also for eternity: “ He that is wise winneth souls.” “ And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness o f the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” (Dan. 12: 3, R. V . ) . It was revealed to Daniel that there was a reward
share the recovered spoil with those who had remained be hind. In giving his pronouncement regarding the division o f rewards, David indicated that equity required a just recognition o f the value o f those who had remained “ by the stuff.” A great principle is set forth here, one which has prac tical application to our daily Christian lives. God does not look only upon the heralded service that is done in His name. He has regard also for the most humble, unnoticed servant who is faithfully carrying out the will o f the Lord. In eternity, much o f the honor of great evangelistic campaigns will be reckoned as due to the efforts o f many humble men and women whose station in the battle has always been behind the lines. But though unseen, these
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