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Mr. Ross was glad for the opportunity thus providentially afforded to point this honest heart to the Saviour of men. Draw ing his car to the roadside at a convenient stopping "place, he rehearsed the- old, old story, ever new, of Jesus and His love. Earnestly, lovingly,—line upon line, precept upon precept,—this needy heart was pointed to the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world. There on the public highway, amid the swirl of traffic and the clang and din of the hurrying throngs, a soul was born anew into the heavenly kingdom, and-“the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,” possessed this heart and mind, distressed by the contradictions of man’s reasonings. Again was there joy in the presence of thè angels of God. The doors of the welcoming sheepfold once more wéfè' thrown wide apart to a new comer. In this case it was the one ministered to who “joined himself” to the modern chariot. But while the circumstances were a reversal of those'recorded of the apostle, the sequel was such that this other “Philip?’*also went on his way rejoicing. A Touch ing Appeal From Africa D EAR Sir, I draw your attention to this my humble letter, that I am solitary man but I am in Christianity of which I have ho any book to teach me the Gospel of Christ. Therefore I desire to put this before'you so as to send me ohe Holy Bible and one hymn book with silk handkerchief and order one. book which will teach me the Gospel of Christ. By doing this require ment to me I also will forward you tiger nuts monkey skin, and African ring. Hope you will not think this as unreasonable request. Yours truly, Joshua Nyarku, Nyakrome, Africa. The above letter is an exact copy of one recently received by the Secretary of the Corrèspondence School. Does not Such an appeal deeply stir our hearts for the’ cause of foreign missions? Pray that the copy of the Word with the other books sent in response to the request may bring forth an abundant harvest. Bible Institute twelve young men who call themselves the “Gos pel Dozen.” They have banded themselves together to give their Sunday afternoons and evenings to soul-winning ■work. They hold open-air meetings during the afternoons and take charge of evening services in churches and missions. They have been greatly blessed in their efforts to save men. ' At one, service they had fifteen profess acceptance of Christ. They give short, bright, earnest testimonies. They conduct a lively song service. This is greatly enliVened by two of the young men who play saxo phones. Both of these formerly played at the dance halls and theatres but have now consecrated; their talents and instruments to the service of Christ. Usually they take a speaker of expe rience with them. He gives the main message of the evening. At the close of the service, the “Gospel Dozen” mingle with the people and improve any opportunity to lead someone to the Sav iour. They covet the prayers of God’s children in this noble work. — o — The Gospel Dozen M OST of us have heard of the' “Daily Dozen” physical exercises ; but we have in the Evening School of the — o —
Ph ilip and th e E th iop ian Over Again R EV. BRITTON ROSS, first student of the Bible Institute - of Los Angeles, who is now engaged in evangelistic work under its Extension Department, recently held a series of meet ings in a church in Glendale, California. It so happens that Mr. Ross lives in another city fifteen miles away from the church in which he was temporarily min istering. This enabled him to drive to and from the services, and remain with his family a part of each day. One morning
he prepared to start out earlier than usual. His good wife asked him the occa sion f o r h is early departure. He replied that he could assign no special rea son for so do ing, b u t f e l t impelled to do so, having a de sire to d r i v e slowly and thus have time for q u i e t prayer and meditation on the way. On approach ing a street in tersection at no great distance from his home, he was hailed
by a policeman who was a stranger to him. Upon bringing his car to a stop, he was questioned by the officer as to his destination. Having been promptly advised by Mr. Ross concerning his objective, the policeman stated that he was wishing to get to a town lying on the route, and asked permission to accompany the evangelist. This courtesy being cordially granted, they entered upon a casual conversation, whereupon the officer remarked that he had recently been reading a book which had come into his hands, and in which he had taken some interest. Upon being questioned as to its character and contents, he responded that it was a book written by Robert G. Ingersoll. He further stated, however, that it had failed to impress him as a reasoned criticism of the Christian religion.! Its comment on the Scriptures was without point, and the author’s strictures upon the Son of God were blasphemous and entirely lacking in good taste. The officer declared himself not to have been moved to this comment because of any supposed Christian experience of his. On the contrary, he declared that he made no religious profession whatsoever, but as one who was viewing the matter from the standpoint of an altogether disinterested individual, he was unimpressed; not to say unconvinced.
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