THE KI NG ' S BUS I NESS Psa. cxvi. 1-8; Psa. xl. 6-13; Isa. xliii. 1-7. Humiliation— For continued unwor thiness in the face of much sacrifice on our behalf. For our failuré to recognize com pletely and to proclaim powerfully the reality of thé living God. For all hesitating faith, for half faith and for faith without hope. Scripture Readings— 2 Sam. xxiii. 13-17; Mai. ii. 17— iii. 6; Ezek. xxxvii. 1 - 10 . Tuesday, January 7, 1919. The Church Universal— The “ One Body” of which Christ Is the Head. Thanksgiving— For the growing de sire for visible unity in the Churches. For clearer recognition of the excel lences in the Churches differing from our own. For greater willingness to realize the prayer of our Lprd that we “ all may be one.” Prayer— For the Divine blessing on all movements towards unity which are according to God’s will. For the deliverance of the Church from moral and spiritual impotence. For fortitude and initiative to meet the demands of a new day. For a deepened confidence in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life. For new power to imprint the will of Christ upon all preparations for reconstruction. For an enlightened faith in the com ing of our Lord and His Kingdom. Scripture Readings: Isa. xi. 11-16; John xvii. 20-26; Eph. iii. 14-21. Wednesday, January 8, 1919. Nations and Their Rulers Penitence—-For all stubbornness in national sins and for all false pride. For all hatred, for inhumanities and cruelties, for all that is unchristlike in politics and warfare. For slackness and selfishness in div inely appointed tasks.
1046 we summon you to join with us in the supplication that prevails, in depend ence upon God Almighty who has been the unfailing fountain of strength in all generations. We are, yours in the fellowship of the Redeemer, (Signed by British and Foreign rep resentatives of the World’s Alliance; by heads of Churches in Great Britain and other Countries; and by official representatives of Missionary and Bible Societies, etc., with whose co-operation the programme is annually circulated and used throughout the world.) TOPICS Sunday, January 5, 1919. Texts Suggested for Sermons and Addresses “ The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice . . . clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and judgment are the foundation of His throne.” (Ps. xcvii. 1-2.) “ Quicken me according to Thy word . . . Quicken me acording to Thy judg ments. . .■. Quicken me, O Lord, accord ing to Thy loving kindness.” (Ps. cxix. 154, 156, 159.) “Not by might, nor by power, hut by My Spirit saith the Lord.” (Zech. iv. 6.) “ Ye have need of patience that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” (Heh. x. 36.) “ Behold I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it; for thou hast a little strength.” (Rev. iii. 8 .) Monday, January 6, 1919. Thanksgiving and Humiliation Thanksgiving— For great deliver ances and all the surprises of the Divine mercy. For the welcome given to the call to duty and for any unveiling of the will of God. For all experiences of answered prayer and the closer pressure of the hand of the Most High.
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