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1047 strengthened for their responsibilities in the absence of the fathers of the children. That an ever increasing number of our homes may be dedicated by daily household prayer. That the young womanhood of Our land may be protected and inspired as it hears the call to labour. That young manhood may be strong against all the special tempta tions of its present vocation. That the tide of new ideas in the minds of youth may be guided and con trolled unto noble ends. Scripture Readings: Jer. xxxi. 15-20; Joel ii. 28-32; Col. ii. 16-23; 2 Tim. ii. 1-5. Saturday, January 11, 1919. Home Missions, and the Jews Prayer—-That the Church may gain a new conscience concerning social unrighteousness and economic inequal ity. That grace may be given for readjust ment of methods in fidelity to the Gos pel of Christ. That definite victory over sins both of the flesh and of the spirit may be achieved. That many of the Jewish people in its era of new hope may be won to the allegiance of the Christ. That the final plans for the re-settle ment of Palestine may serve the ends of the Gospel. That God may be glorified in all things. Scripture Readings: Luke iv. 16-30; 2 Peter i. 1-11; Rom. x. 1-15; Rom. xi. 25-32. WORK AND SING A noted preacher used to say: “ There is no easier way to spread the Gospel, and to show people you are standing for Christ, than by singing about Him when you are at work. Teach your children to sing the Gospel.”
THE K I N G ’ S BUS I NESS Prayer— For perseverance in all high and sore duties. For grace to enter into the counsels of God for the nations. For willingness to make additional sacrifices to further Divine ends. For victory over evils within and enemies without. For the gift of an international mind. For the dedication of national con sciousness. Scripture Readings: Isa. ix. 8-17; Amos vii. 1-9; Isa. xix. 19-25; Rev. xix. 11-16; Rev. xxi. 22-27. Missions Among Moslems and 'Heathen Thanksgiving— For the sustained and increasing contributions to Mis sions abroad in the days of straitness. For the ever more manifest bank ruptcy of the great rival religions under the challenge of Christianity. For the maintenance of work with depleted staffs and under serious diffi culties. Prayer— That the unequalled glory of the personality of Jesus Christ may be recognized everywhere. That many who have been won to admire Him may be led to adore Him as- Saviour. That the opportunities for evangeli zation in the native labour camps in France may be fully used. That many Christian soldiers may be led to dedicate their lives to the evangelization of the world. That wisdom and statesmanship may be given to missionary leaders in these days of change. Scripture Readings: Psa. ii; Isa. xxxv.; 1 Tim. ii. 1-7; Rev. vii. 9-12. Friday, January 10, 1919. Families, Schools, Colleges, and the Young Prayer— That the Father’s blessing may rest on all who mourn because of broken homes and hard bereavements. That mothers and guardians may be
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