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November 1928
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He Snatched A Captain Mr. Claude Pearson, Superintendent of our Seamen’s Work, says in his latest report: “God has given us some luscious ripe fruit during the surnmer. Nothing makes any deeper impression upon seamen than the death and burial.at sea 'of one of their own ship-mates. Of course we always consider such an occasion'a special privilege from God to bear witness to those who are left. A Roman Catholic whom we had helped to see complete salvation and direct communion with God through Christ, stated that the captain had been all broken up over the death and burial of one of his apprentices. The ship was in preparation for leaving, but we felt God wanted us to snatch that captain. Not always do we have access to the captain, and not always do they care to give us any of their time. We imme diately stated we had heard the sorrow over the vessel, and began to read the Word, ‘We [who have surrendered to Christ] sorrow not as those who have no hope, etc:’: Passing from the subject of the glories of heaven, we finally got down to individual salvation, and individual responsibility, and closer and closer the Spirit seemed, until victory was won. He made what we believe a manly decision for Christ. Custom officials were’ forced to wait on the outside, for ‘The King of kings’ was being repre sented by His ambassador. Praise God for such a priv ilege. We left him after making special emphasis to never let another officer or apprentice come under his; control without talking to that one about his personal need of Christ, his Pilot and Saviour. Pray for this captain, his crew, radio operator, and others in similar circumstances. More Hand-Picked Fruit “It was a hot afternoon, a coal burner, too ; men were busy, longshoremen were cross and everyone was tired and uncomfortable,” continues Mr. Pearson. “One man in his bunk, just off duty, was alone and open for conversa tion. We did not notice a rosary hanging near his head, or we might have approached in a different manner. His eager eyes read passage after passage that was pointed out to him. A hungry heart was fed, parched lips were quenched, and when the will was sought he surrendered, and we believe a child was born again into the kingdom 1 of God. “Four colored men were noticed purchasing some fruit at a local fruit stand. Knowing their manner, we asked what ship they were from and how soon they were to return. They accepted an invitation into our car, and were soon speeding toward their dock. Upon arrival they gladly accepted some literature and welcomed conversa tion about personal salvation. All professed they were not saved, and were ignorant of the plan of salvation. Within a half hour we parted, brothers in Christ, await ing the trumpet blast; but while waiting, facing the old world, the flesh and the devil with a song on the lips, and the heart throbbing by the regenerating influence of the Holy Spirit within.” For the past two winters Mr. Pearson has entertained the navy boys in his home each Lord’s Day, instructing those who desired, how to» live the victorious Christian life while at sea. More than 15,000 navy boys have been here recently. Each Sunday afternoon he has had to tell some of these boys as they have lingered behind: “Well, fellows, you will have to go.” Many have yielded to Christ almost every Sunday. Backsliders have returned, and others, who knew Christ faintly have gone away bet ter acquainted with Him, knowing that they could do all things through Christ which strengtheneth them. Have
you had a place on your prayer list for Mr. Pearson and his work? If not, will you not remember this earnest servant of God as he endeavors to win the hearts of our sailor boys whenever they touch Los Angeles harbor ? The Messengers of the King The Messengers of the King are a group of young people who are students of the Evening School. They have, been conducting evangelistic services each Sunday evening during the past year in the different churches and missions in and about Los Angeles. During a period of about three months they conducted eight meetings in churches, eight services in missions and four meetings in the Y. M. C. A.’s. During this time eight professed to accept Christ and five requested prayer. God’s blessing has been very evident upon this kind of work. Part of the time the calls for the services of these .students were so many that two bands were organized. This'is a part of the practical work of the Evening School students. , Many, however, have, their own church work and are giving their time to some definite phase of Chris tian work in their home church. Any church near Los Angeles desiring to have these young people conduct a Sunday evening seryice may secure them by writing to the Secretary of the Evening School, 536 So. Hope Street, Los Angeles, California. One Hundred Per Cent For Christ “It was toy pleasure to be at the closing meeting of #ne of our Junior High Clubs just recently,” writes a friend of the Institute, “and I was indeed full of praise and thanksgiving to Him who has raised up those who have this Euodia Club work for high-schqol girls laid upon their hearts. It has provided a way in which our girls can be taught the 'Word, of God. I certainly was thrilled when the teacher, after giving the closing message, asked how many present had given their hearts to the Lord and every hand but one went up. One girl piped up (looking at the girl whose hand, had not been raised): ‘Mary hasn’t raised her hand.’ The teacher tactfully said: ‘Per haps Mary does not' quite understand,’ and indicated that she would explain to her after the meeting was over. “We do, indeed, have much to thank God for, that there are women unselfish enough not to mind a few scratches ¡on the furniture and a. little inconvenience once a week, in order that these girls may be taught to search the Scriptures. “Before I left I saw the teacher talking to ‘Mary.’ After a Tew minutes in earnest prayer, Mary came to me and said: ‘I ’ve opened, my heart’s door this afternoon and asked Jesus to come in.’ One bright-faced girl standing by said: . ‘Well, you will never be sorry, for I ’ve given my heart and life to the Lord Jesus and I am so happy!’ She indeed had every appearance of it. “And so ended a lovely, enjoyable afternoon—one that was one hundred per cent for the Lord, and there were thirty-two present. ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul, and for get'not all His benefits.’ ” Scandal Spreaders A society lady recently let slip a remark which was a revelation of the extent of this sin —for sin it is. Some one had been speaking of the way people say unkind things about each other. “Yes,” she replied, “that is why no one likes to be the first to leave a drawing-room.”
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