September 1930
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Biola in China E ditorial
f ONDITIONS in China seem to be drifting from bad to worse. It is impossible to imagine what a day may bring forth. Civil war and banditry have put much of the .land in turmoil. While this condition has interfered in some measure, especially in the war zone, with the work of the missionaries, reports indicate that in much of the land there is still an open door for the Gospel messenger, and that the preaching of the Gospel is bringing a harvest of souls. Missionaries have never been quick to run away from danger. They are quite ready to take risks under the lead ership of the Lord Jesus whose ambassadors they are. The Christian soldier feels that he should be as courageous as the member o f any army on earth. Also, the church that stands behind the missionaries, if it has the right perspec tive, will not hesitate when hindrances arise and perils threaten, but will seek to press the battle more strongly than ever. It is not the desire or intention of the Directors of the Bible Institute o f Los Angeles to have the Institute’s for eign messengers go recklessly into danger, but they have consented at this time to the return of Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Keller to their field in Hunan, and to the send ing forth of two new recruits, Rev. and Mrs. Everett F. Harrison. Greetings from these workers sent on the eve of their sailing from Vancouver are passed on to the read ers of T he K ing ’ s B usiness . Dear Friends: Thè recent reports in the daily papers regarding mat ters in China have been so distressing that many of our friends are wondering what we will do. God willing, we will sail tomorrow (August 7) on the steamship “ Empress of Canada.” We hope to spend August 13 with friends in Honolulu. On August 21 and 22 we expect to be in Japan, stopping at Yokohama and Kobe and sailing through the beautiful Inland Sea. On Sunday, August 24, we are due at Shanghai. A cablegram was sent to us recently from Hankow by our colleague, Mr. Charles A. Roberts. It read in part: “ School buildings occupied by Communists; residences looted.” This message gave us the comforting assurance that Mr. Roberts had reached Hankow in safety, and that the buildings of the Hunan Bible Institute had not been destroyed, as so many other buildings were. They are being occupied by Communists, but we believe that God is using this plan to save the buildings for His work. Thus He makes even the wrath of man to praise Him. We believe that the work of the Biola Evangelistic Bands will go on without interruption. One of the blessed features of this work is that it can continue even when mis sionaries are forced to retire for a time. O f course, the evangelists will meet new dangersJ- therefore they need your prayers in a special way. Will you not pray for them daily, and for us ? Two fine young missionaries, Rev. and Mrs. Everett F. Harrison, are sailing with us. As they face, with us, the
terrible conditions in China, we trust that you will take them on your hearts and give them a place in your prayers. Mrs. Keller joins me in sending kindest regards. Most truly yours, Frank A. Keller. Dear Readers o f T he K ing ’ s B usiness : “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” (Psa. 27:14). Before departing for China, to be associated with the Hunan Bible Institute at Changsha, we want to assure the readers of T he K ing ’ s B usiness that we are count ing on their support in prayer. After receiving a call to this work, we faced the disappointment of a closing door. Prayerful and watchful waiting was our only recourse, and we can truly say that the Lord has strengthened our hearts. He gave us His peace that passeth understanding. In answer to prayer, the Lord has marvelously overruled circumstances and conditions until the way has been opened up before us once more. We praise Him for His goodness and we seek to be separated so completely unto His Holy Spirit that He will be able to manifest something of His grace and glory through us as we serve Him in China. Our joy in responding to the Lord’s call is enhanced by the privilege of working with Dr. and Mrs. Frank A. Keller, who have labored so long and faithfully in China. Brethren, pray for us, and for the work that has enjoyed God’s signal blessing since the day it was established. Faithfully yours, Everett F. Harrison Arline Prichard Harrison. Adjusted Subscription Rates T HE Bible Institute of Los Angeles has never at tempted to commercialize T he K ing ’ s B usiness . Its motive is to give to the public the best Bible and Fam ily Magazine that is possible at prices which will insure a large circulation. A little readjustment seems necessary at present. Until September 30, 1930, the price of single subscriptions in the United States will continue at $1.25 a year. On and after October 1, 1930, the price will be $1.50; twenty-five cents should be added for postage by Canadian and foreign subscribers. Clubs will be received at the rate of ten annual sub scriptions for $10.00 in the United States; twenty-five cents additional for each Canadian or foreign subscription. While this change may add a trifle to the cost of the magazine for a few, it will actually reduce the cost to many who are able to induce their friends to join a club. Attrac tive book premiums will continue to be offered. Readers of the magazine will notice that it is possible to obtain a year’s subscription and a valuable book for the price o f the book alone, or even less.
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