KING'S BUSINESS 557 H umiliation —On account of the prevalence of international jealousies and suspicions. P rayer —For a righteous and lasting World Peace. That all Kings, Presidents, Parliaments and Legislators may reign and rule in subjection to the supreme will and rule of the King of Kings. That un-Christian social conditions may be removed, and that we may learn to bear one another’s burdens. For all public servants, Soldiers, Sailors, Policemen, Postmen, Railway- men, etc. S cripture R eadings : 1 Tim. 2:1-8; 1 Peter 2:13-17; Ps. 24; Ps. 138. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th, 1914. M issions . P rayer —For a due sense of Christian responsibility in the treatment of subject races. For blessing on all Missionary agencies, Evangelistic, Medical, Educational and Industrial. For a return to first works in Missionary enterprise, the preaching and teaching of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. For a simpler faith in God’s Redemption and Salvation, through the power of the Holy Ghost, as this sinful world’s great need and hope. That the Churches in heathen lands may be kept faithful to the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. For a large increase of Native agents, both for the Pastoral and Evangelis tic work of Native Churches in heathen lands, and also as invaluable • and indispensable colleagues and fellow-workers in the Mission work of the Western Churches. That mass movements in India may be guided into right channels. That the willingness of the Chinese people to hear the Gospel may be met by increased Missionary activity. That the Moslem menace may be overcome by the power of the Holy Spirit. S cripture R eadings : Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 4:31-37; Gal. 1:6-11; Rom. 10:11-15; 2 Thess. 3:1-5. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1914. F amilies , E ducational E stablishments and the Y oung . P raise —That there is a keener interest in Christian Missions among young people. P rayer — For Parents, that they may themselves know what is meant by “the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” so that the training and bringing up of their children may be effective and fruitful in the Lord. For increasing recognition of the obligation of daily Family Worship. For all those engaged in practical Educational work. That in Education, the fear of the Lord may be universally recognized to be the beginning of wisdom. For all Sunday School Superintendents and Teachers, and agencies seek ing the early conversion of the young. For Bible School and Bible Class Leaders, and for all who work for the spiritual and physical welfare of young men and young women. S cripture R eadings : P s . 103:17, 119:9-11, and 130; 2 Tim. 3:15-17; Joshua 1 :l-9 and 24:15; Prov. 1 :7-9 and 15 :33.
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