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uHiattkagiiratg B y A . B. S impson
Dr. Weizmann urged that the Jews should be encour aged to study the Arab language and literature so that they could understand and look with sympathy on the Arab point of view; and he added that no opportunity of com ing into touch with the Arabs should be neglected. Far from “conducting a pro-British policy,” as was charged against him, Dr. Weizmann, while he insisted upon cooperation between the Zionists and Great Britain as the foundation rock in the establishment of the home land, nevertheless (according to the Manchester Guard ian ), with entire frankness and courage he took the man datory power severely to task for “its ‘reluctance to take any active steps in support’ of the Jewish national home policy. He attributed the unsatisfactory attitude of the Palestine administration to the fact that the civil adminis tration in Palestine had been; and still largely is, recruited from men who ‘have very little understanding of Zionist aims and aspirations, who come to Palestine unprepared for the complex task which they have to face.’ He de clared that, while his administration has ‘consistently, sometimes in the face of strong pressure from certain of our constituents, done everything we properly could to facilitate the task of the mandatory power in Palestine,’ there was apparent from the beginning of the civil admin istration ‘a certain apathy and indifference’ in the personnel of the Palestine Government ‘at times amounting almost to hostility toward the policy of the Jewish national home.’ ” T h e N ew E xecutive Following the overthrow of Dr. Weizmann, the Zion ist Congress elected a new Executive, with Nahum Soko- low, a Russian Jew, as President of the World Zionist Organization. Mr. Sokolow and a majority of the other members of the Executive are supporters of Dr. Weiz mann, and Dr. Weizmann’s friends are therefore assured that his Zionist policy will be carried on, even though re actionary groups attempt to obstruct it. Many affirm that Dr. Weizmann’s retirement will not be for long. Popular sentiment believes, as a leading London editorial expresses it, that “the Jews cannot afford to do without him.” However that may be, and whoever may be at the helm of Zionism, the cause will go steadfastly forward. For, all unconscious to themselves, the Zionists are fulfilling prophecy. They are the instruments for the accomplish ment of God’s determined purpose to bring His chosen people back within the promised land. Anti-Semitism, Arab hostility, government inertia—-whatever foe may stand in the path of progress, that foe must go down, for God declared to Abraham four thousand years ago : “All the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.” And the Word of God stands sure. lieve such a doctrine is a stumbling-block to the Twen tieth Century idea of progress and the universal father hood of God and brotherhood of man. What has happened in the churches where these false teachers are the leaders? Just what the Book says would happen! Such church organizations have lost their spir itual passion and power, until their influence is not even reformative, let alone regenerative. Even as a moral and social force, they do not amount to very much. While that FALSE TEACHING [Continued from page 491]
Once again our glad thanksgivings Rise before our Father’s throne, As we try to count the blessings Of the year so swiftly flown; A s we trace the wondrous workings Of His wisdom, power, and love, And unite our “Holy! Holy!” With the seraphim above. While we love to “count the blessings,” Grateful for the year that’s gone, Faith would sweep a wider vision, Hope would gaze yet farther on. For the signals all around us Seem with one accord to say, “Christ is coming soon to bring us Earth’s last, best Thanksgiving Day!”
condition prevails on the inside of the church, we find lawlessness and infidelity increasing on the outside. A n E xhortation But what are we to do? Do what the Scriptures exhort! “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Lk. 21:28). These signs are an indication that we are soon to be set free and “caught up to meet the Lord in the air.” They are so evident and so in accord with the prophetic Word that I sometimes think I can hear the Saviour’s footsteps along the pavements of the sky. That is the “blessed hope,” and it is the only hope for the world that I know. My hope for the world does not lie in its gradual evangelization. If it did, I would go home and fold my arms, hang my head, and give way to despair. My hope for this old world lies in the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wish He would come this moment! The very thought of it thrills me with a great joy; it makes me happy in the ministry of the gospel; it fills me with the spirit of enthusiasm, and it gives me a yearning for the salvation of the lost and the sanctification of be lievers. It may occur this very day; I do not know. But this I do know, that there is not a single prophecy in sacred Scripture from Genesis to Revelation that has yet to be fulfilled before the great event takes place. There are some prophecies in the process of fulfillment, and we have mentioned one of them which marks the end of the age. The coming of the Saviour will complete the ful fillment. Let us take heart and be. of good courage; for the battle is the Lord’s, and if He is “for us, who can be against us ?” Let us take our stand for the inspiration of the Book, for the deity of our Saviour, His substitution ary death, His physical resurrection, His glorious ascen sion, His remarkable intercessory work, and His coming again as “king of kings and Lord of lords.” “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”
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