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all the tragedies which are taking place. Christ comes to us in these dark moments, saying to us, as He said of old to the disciples, on whom had broken the full import of their Master’s approaching departure, “Let not your heart be troubled . . . trust in me.” There is no comfort like this —to believe that He is ordering each detail; to know that love is prompting each action of His hand, each thought of His mind. —r. B. Meyer. Out of the Past The Bible For Japan A news item from the American Bible Society published in THE K ING ’S BUSINESS May, 1924. The American Bible Society sent from the Bible House in New York, two elegantly bound, stamped, and cased copies of the Bible, as wedding gifts to Prince Regent Hirohito, the future Emperor of Japan, and his bride, Princess Nagako Kuni . A committee f r o m representative Christian bodies in Japan made ar rangements for the presentation of the handsome books. The widespread acceptance of the moral teachings of the Bible is an outstanding feature of Japan’s half century of development. The Christian Sunday is observed throughout the Empire. The Sunday School is already a national institution — t h e Royal Family contributed $25,000 toward the expenses of the World Sunday School Convention held in Tokyo in 1920. Christian morals and ethics are per meating and silently working in every phase of life, from Buddha strong holds to commercial circles. Since but one out of three hundred of the Japanese is a member of a Christian church, the question nat urally arises, “Whence comes this Christian influence?” It is largely the result of a widespread circulation of the Bible. For fifty years, the American Bible Society has been carrying on work in Japan. During this time, it has circulated over five million copies. Each succeeding year has witnessed a large increase in the circulation of the Scriptures. During the first half year of 1923, more than a quarter of a million copies were circulated, being more than during any previous en tire year. The Great Earthquake has largely increased the demand far be- ' yond the means of the Society to pro vide, especially as it is so seriously handicapped by heavy losses of prop erties, plates, types and stocks of Scrip tures, all of which must be replaced before normal supplies can be re sumed.
God’s Best Gift to Man “Seek those things which are above” (Col. 3:1), The chief treasure that Heaven has for man is salvation, and that comes as a free gift. This gift is beyond our power to earn, or to merit. It is like the diamond engagement ring that a young woman receives as a pledge of love: she gets that as a pure gift. Later blessings must be earned! —Harry Rimmer. + + + Praise Him Today • “Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?” (Hag. 2:3). The outpourings of God’s Spirit, and the revivals of former years seem far more wonderful than anything we see now. Yet God is working. With all our own dissatisfaction w i t h our poor work, and all our longing for greater blessing, let us praise God for what we do see. There is more to follow. —D. W. Whittle. + + + Walking with God “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). Walking together is only possible when there is agreement. Two must agrée as to the direction they are to take. Abraham and Lot could not walk together because the eyes of one were turned toward Sodom and sin, while the other had his eyes fixed on Hebron and God. If we would walk with God, we must go His way! —Stuart Nye Hutchinson. + + + Marvelous Grace “That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ” (Eph. 1:12). As the sheep that has wandered has to be sought after, and brought back, and the piece of silver has to be found by careful am diligent search, so souls have to be sought by Christ. We: never come to Him, until He first comes to us. It is wonderful grace that here presents the thought of our value to Him. He loves us. He cannot bear to miss us from His fold, or lose us from His royal diadem. —Record of Christian Work. + + + Only Trust Him “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds” (Psa. 147:3). There are hours that leave scars on h e a r t s and whiten the hair. The world in its rush is so unconscious of
Our Authors Dr. Manuel Garrido Aldama, former Catholic priest, as program director for Radio Station HCJB, “The Voice of the Andes,” has-been preaching the Gospel in Spanish to the Latin countries for many years. Dr. H. Framer Smith, formerly on the staff of the Moody Bible Institute and Omaha Presbyterian Seminary, is engaged in writing and Bible con ference work. Rev. Vance Havner is a well-known Baptist minister, evangelist, and au thor. Rev. Arthur Hedley of Dunstable, England is an outstanding writer of religious literature-; Rev. Lowell Wendt is pastor of the Montecito Park Union Church of Los Angeles, California. Rev. S. Maxwell Coder is a member of the Moody Bible Institute staff. Dr. Talbot's October Itinerary For his many friends and radio lis teners along the West Coast, we pub lish this tentative itinerary of Dr. Louis T. Talbot: 5 Oct. T—First Baptist Church A Corning, Calif, Oct. 2, 3—Grace Baptist Church Chico, Calif. Oct. 4—Mission Covenant Church- Eureka, Calif. Oct. 5—First Presbyterian Church Eureka, Calif, Oct. 6—Youth Rally—Grace Baptist Church, Eureka, Calif. Oct. 7—Bible Baptist Church Klamath Falls, Ore. Oct. 8—First Baptist Church Roseburg, Ore. Oct. 9, 10—First Baptist Church Eugene, Ore. Oct. 11—College Church Philomath, Ore. Oct. 12—Lebanon Baptist Church Lebanon, Ore. Oct. 13—Albany’s Youth For Christ Albany, Ore. - - Oct. 14—First Baptist Church : Corvallis, Ore. Oct. 15—First Baptist Church Independence, Ore. Oct. 16—Mennonite Brethren Church Dallas, Ore. Oct. 17— Evangelical' M e n n o n i t e Church, Dallas, Ore. Oct. 18—Emmanuel Mennonite Church Pratum, Ore. Oct. 19—Mennonite Brethren Church West Salem, Ore. -__A... Oct. 20—Salem Youth Center Salem, Ore. Oct. 21, 22—Central Bible Church Portland, Ore. . . Oct. 23, 24—First Evangelical Free Church, Portland, Ore. ■ Oct. 25—First United Presbyterian Church, Portland, Ore.
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