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THE K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S men’s hearts failing them for fear and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.” (Lk. 21:25, 26.) Professor Porta may prove to be a" mistaken prophet, yet let us not forget that connected to the prophecies, of these latter day heavenly disturbances is the further word', “ And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads ; for your rédemption draweth nigh—then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds.” (vs. 27, 28.). ; . . . ' y Whatever may come, the believer in Christ’s literal and premillennial coming is doubly prepared, for “ he doth not sleep as do others but watches and is sober” knowing that “ God has not appointed him to the coming wrath but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us that whether we wake or sleep (when He comes) we shall live together with Him.” “ Be ye also ready.”—K. L. B. W Î T ^ TH E D A T of tkè Layman It begins to look as though the Lord purposed to lay His hands more and more upon laymen for the work of completing the mystical body of Christ. Denominational machinery in many places is utterly failing to produce results in souls reported saved. Scores of ministers have aban doned tbe one message of saving power, but new armies are being raised up to carry forward the old banner of the Cross. Unordained and un-- schooled men and women are taking up the work of evangelism and God is signally honoring them. In California the Christian Endeavor Union is undertaking a great evangelistic program entirely under the auspices of young people’s so cieties. Tents are to be put up, strong young people’s evangelists have been engaged and the campaigns will move from one section to another, several being in progress at one time. In preparation for these meetings personal work classes have been under way for several., weeks and the attendance of young people from all denominations has been most encour aging. The instruction has been of the most practical kind and scores of young people have already been greatly blessed. Many pastors have heartily endorsed the movement while others have been notable for their silence on the subject. This great movement is an experiment but indi cations are that it will spread over the entire state and possibly will be .taken up by many other states. The most unique movement has been sweeping over England. Route marches have been carried out. Companies of consecrated laymen are marching from town to town preaching the simple message of salvation in the open air or wherever opportunity was presented. These laymen were practically strangers to each other and all working or business men. Christians in the towns through which the line of march proceeded were notified in advance of their approach and homes were thrown open for the entertainment of the Lord’s messengers. The marchers carried ban ners bearing Scripture texts, distributed copies of the Scriptures along the way and sang the familiar Gospel hymns. The inception of this idea began by two men “ seeing the day ap proaching” (Heb. 10:25) and the coldness and apathy of the churches
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