bureau. In devotion to the violin, he had robbed the world of beautiful music, treasuring the silent masterpieces to his own satisfaction. When a bow was finally drawn across the strings of the Stradi- various (since its former owner had not used it), it came to life after 11,7 years of worthlessness. We can’t help but won der how many Christians are like Luigi Tarisio. In our love for the church, its music and testimony, we fail to publish the glad tidings to a lost world all about us. We die with scarcely anyone knowing that we have stored up in our lives the blessed truths of the Gospel. When will we learn that the good news needs tell ing; that all men must know? May we say with the Apostle Paul, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believeth!” SALVAT ION OF CH ILDREN D. L. Moody declared one time that he had had two and a half conversions in one of his meetings. A friend said, “You mean two adults and a child?" Where upon Mr. Moody, with a twinkle in his eye, replied, “No, two children and an adult. The children gave their entire lives but the adult had less than half of his left."
was purchased by the Geneva Bible So ciety as a storage center for copies of the Scriptures. As to the writings of the atheist, his very own printing press was used for the publication of an entire edition of the Bible. As we are faithful, the Lord will vindicate Himself for He has promised, “My Word shall not re turn to Me void.” IM PO RTANCE OF BELIEF When David Hume, the agnostic, was asked why he went to hear the Scottish minister, John Brown, since it was very inconsistent with the fact that he him self didn’t believe the truth, he replied, “I don’t believe all he says, but he does, and that’s what’s important. A t least once a week I want to hear from a man who believes what he says. He doesn’t doubt his belief and believe his doubts." SILENT TO THE WORLD There was a man, named Luigi Tari- sio, who was found dead one morning with only a small amount of this world s goods. What amazed investigators, how ever, was the fact that he had more than •21,0 exquisite violins. It was a lifelong collection. These were all crammed into his attic. One of the best was found in the bottom drawer of a rickety old
Space does not permit a picture large enough to take in the entire scope of the 75 acre La Mirada Campus. Below, however, is one of the most popular buildings for the students since it is the dining room. In addition, there is a soda fountain maintained for the use of the young people and staff, as wel as a large banquet room. This is also utilized for special meetings and classes. Due to the increasing student body, plans must now be made to provide more space tor the diningroom facilities.
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