on various phases of this project, on the part of the dedicated young people that make up. our present student body, have literally thrilled our hearts! Every faculty and staff member, and numer ous other interested alumni and friends of Biola, including outstanding Chris tian business men, who realize the value of the unique Christian educa tion Biola offers, have enlisted in this tremendous project. Finally, the fifth parallel from our text is this . . . The building of the wall of Jerusalem was consummated by corporate, prevailing prayer. The fourth chapter and verse nine reports one of the many instances of opposition to Nehemiah’s task, coupled with the divinely given commentary, “Neverthe less we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night.” With an instrument of war fare in one hand, a construction tool in the other, and an earnest prayer to God in their heart, the people of God completed this monumental task. In the past weeks, arid in the weeks ahead, the Biola faculty staff members, and students, have been, and will be spending, many hours in cor porate and individual prayer for God’s blessing on the Campus Expansion Campaign: Churches in all parts of America, missionary alumni of Biola’s four schools, and national groups in remote parts of the world, will be join ing their prayers with ours before the Throne for the supply of this present need. Now this is a vital part that you, our reading friend, can play in this hour of need . . . We’ve talked about prayer over our broadcasts, and we’ve prayed together many times. Literally thousands of prayer requests from friends around the world have crossed our desks. We are asking now, not that we simply talk about the importance and effec tiveness of prayer, but that you will stand in prayer with us, asking that God will open up the vast resources of heaven in fulfillment of the precious promises of His Word? (D. V.) 13
this . . . The building of the wall of Jerusalem required concerned coopera tion. Chapter three, verse one, through chapter six, verse 14, is a detailed rec ord of one of the most amazing feats of unskilled labor to be found in Israel’s history. Everyone had a job; everyone took part. In spite of opposition of every description — hardships, discourage ments, disillusionment, depression and For Jesus who watched through the darkness says, "Lo, I am with you alway." • He sees, and that is quite enough, I would not ask to see; But — listening through the darkness hear His loving "FOLLOW ME." He sees, tho all around is robed in shades of blackest night; But hush. He gently bids me walk, "B y faith and not by sight." He sees that future path of mine, which now before me lies, I would not ask to lift the veil that hides it from my eyes. He knows if it will lead along the mountain's lofty height. Where budding flowers and sunlit hours, would tend to make it bright, Or, if along the vale below, where lonely shadows creep; Where dark clouds gather thick o'er head and tempests wildly sweep. He sees which path will show me best, the riches of His grace; Perhaps, 'mid the gloom more clearly I'll see, the shining of His face. He sees —— That is enough for me, and I could ever pray For grace, more grace, my Guide to keep close following all the way! — Anon. heart-break — verse 15 states; “So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month of Elul, in fifty and two days.” Our Biola students, some of whom you’ve heard on recent broadcasts, have shown remarkable initiative and en thusiasm in the face of this great need. Many hours of prayer and energy spent He Sees I'm never alone in the morning, as I rise at the break of day.
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