her. There are overtones of deep sarcasm here. The Saviour told her about the gift of God which is eter nal life. The woman could not seem to understand where such water could be obtained. She questioned His authority and power, “Art thou greater than our father Jacob?” Jesus simply answered, “Whosoever drinketh of this Water shall thirst again.” The wells of this world never satisfy. There is an empty void that can only be filled by God Himself. In addition, Christ promised that the water of life should be a spring within. The hunger is created. Jesus then came to the unique question of sin. After all, it is only the sick who need a physician and it is only the sinner who needs a Saviour. So like us, the woman tried to hide be hind half-truths. How foolish it is to try to hide from the Lord's pierc-
ing and all-knowing eyes by some cover-up! There is no such thing as secret sin as far as the Lord is con cerned. As she the woman of Sama ria came to a realization of her sins confessed her need, she trusted in the Saviour. We need to study this story frequently to glean from world’s greatest Personal Worker some excellent guidelines. Harvest- W A K IN G A N D SLEEPING Somebody said, at the close of day, " I am too tired tonight to pray; I've worked so hard the wfiole day long, And everything has turned out wrong! I am too tired to kneel and pray; Why do I have to feel this way?" So into bed went troubles and woe, And the angels wept that it was so. Somebody woke in the morning light Tired and worn from a restless night, Far too tired to kneel and pray And gain fresh courage for the day. " I am so tired," another said, "That I'll just kneel beside my bed And lay my troubles at Jesus' feet, And rest a while in communion sweet. I am worn with the cares of day; Him I must seek tonight and pray. Rest will be sweeter then, I know." And the angels smiled that it was so. Morning dawned, calm, clear and bright; Somebody woke, and her heart was light. Lifting her heart to God in prayer, She was ready her cross to bear. — Mrs. William Cookson ing, beloved, is our business. God gives us the privilege of gathering in for Him. There are people all around us who are frustrated and feel the vacuum of emptiness and meaninglessness in life. Christ is the answer and the only answer. May your life be used of the Lord as an effective witness for His honor and glory. 7
Student leaders look over plans for the new Memorial Student Union Building to be built with the funds which the young people them selves have raised. Seated is Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland, president. From left to right are Lyle Jacobson, Associated Student Body presi dent, Fran Baldwin,secretary, and Jim Rueb, vice president. Over the past several years the students have asessed themselvessufficient funds in order to start the construction whichwill house student offices and other vital facilities.
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