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tion on a large Japanese liner, an in stance came to our knowledge how God causes the printed page to be conserved. In one large compartment were eighty- five men and the first one said as he was given a gospel of John: “ We all have one of these books,” and brought forth his copy. A bit puzzled he was asked where he got his copy and he replied that he and the eighty-four others were the crew of a Japanese steamer which had been delivered to the U. S. Government and had been reached while on that ship prior to change of registry and although that was some time ago and despite their changing ship, they all had their literature on the boat on which they were expecting to sail for Japan. How many of our own people would use such care and take with them every copy and tract given them? We did not give out another copy, but rejoiced to see them all treas ure the Word of God. We pray that some of these precious people will not only read but be led to the truth as it is in Christ. Very unexpectedly often a door is opened for the preaching of the Gospel. Coming prepared for several hundred Chinese passengers on a trans-Paciflc boat, it was found that several hundred soldiers were to make the voyage instead. The spacious bag of the worker held enough of tracts and a number of books and being right in the middle 6f the bunch of soldiers, someone asked where we were from; saying, “ from the Bible Institute of Los Angeles,” one fel low gave a shout and told the bunch of soldiers that was the best place on earth. Strange enough, he and several others had attended a service in the Bible Institute Building and then all wanted to know if the worker had been there. We said yes, and from that moment we had nothing but courtesy shown us and the literature was gladly received. The late hour alone prevented holding a service, but the seed sown the last few moments, after the splendid reception,
there has been some good fertile soil which will bear good fruit to His praise. Let me just mention one incident among the many. One, a group of men lounging outside their shop, we were acquainted witji a couple of them. The war of course was the subject upper most and it was the most natural thing in the world to lead from that to the prospect of the defeat of Turkey and the land again in possession of Israel and the great events which will follow. With a pocket dispensational chart we soon had them close around us asking questions as we led up to the “ Cross” and brought before them the Christ of the Cross. A New Testament was offered to one of the men who was especially interested and as he took it with a few words of thanks, we asked him if he would not receive God’s Gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord, just as he took the Book and just as quietly in the presence of the others he said he would. We gave him God’s word to bank his faith upon—he then wrote his name under the accept ance leaf in the back of thé book and then and there settled the most stupend- uous issue of all life. The prompt, direct action on the part of this man made a deep impression upon that group, two weak Christians were strengthened and an unbeliever deeply convicted. Jap Sailors Treasure the Word The last four weeks found the worker at a conference, where the precious privilege of hearing the Word of God taught and of fellowship was a great blessing. The fu- WORK AT THE ture of the Sea- PACIFIC HARBORS men’s work and Oscar Zimmerman of t h e larger field has been the object of much prayer and God is answering prayer. • Making the rounds in Gospel distribu
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