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8-24-1960 Herald of Holiness Volume 49 Number 26 (1960) W. T. Purkiser (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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“Evangelism First—1960-1964.” This quadrennial slogan, suspended over the platform at the recent General Assembly, dominated the scene and was indelibly impressed on the minds of the thousands who saw it. Since the General Assembly, “Evangelism First” has appeared on multiplied thousands of signs, banners, books, tracts, car stickers, church bulletins, district papers, and general periodicals. “Evangelism First!” As we have moved into the district assemblies since the General Assembly we have felt a rising tide of interest, mounting to varying levels of excitement and enthusiasm, as the challenge and priority of soul winning have been presented to our people. But we shall be wise to remember that slogans, while exceedingly helpful and valuable, can be an eventual source of peril. It is too easy to feel that the slogan, if preached, promoted, published, and repeated sufficient times, will in some magical way bring the desired results. It is the age-old search for a “Royal Road” to achievement. Now hear this, Nazarenes! Unless our quadrennial slogan becomes a grip­ ping, thrilling, moving battle cry, we shall fail. There is no easy way. Wars are not won on parade grounds. There can be victory only as we “fight the good fight.” We shall find no novel or casual method for winning souls to Christ. If this is to be our most effective period of soul winning, it will be because we—hundreds of thousands of Nazarenes—are “moved with compassion” toward the lost and pay the price, whatever that may be, for bringing them in touch with our Lord. Prayer there must be, with burden and passion. Contacts there must be, with a vision for sizable numbers and with persistence and consistency. Witness­ ing there must be, to multiplied millions. Visitation there must be, demanding purpose and time. Our most productive quadrennia in recent years have been those in which visitation evangelism has been stressed. Whether we will move “from slogan to battle cry” is the basic question. We can if we will, and “Evangelism First” can really be the heart of our thought, prayers, plans, efforts—and, please God, our achievement.

General Superintendent Benner Word has been received that Mr. Raymond Carroll of Denver, Colorado, died recently. Funeral service was con­ ducted on Friday, August 12. Mr. Car­ ^em tclcfjblinesi roll was the brother of Mrs. Hugh C. Benner of Kansas City. A u g u st 24, 1960 Telegrams . . . Vol. 49, No. 26 Mrs. W. P. Jay writes to thank the Kankakee, Illinois—For the first W hole N um ber 2522 H erald family for their prayers and time in the history of Olivet Naza- cards of encouragement. They entered rene College, educational budget this 1 From Slogan to Battle Cry, Rev. W. P. Jay in the Rest Haven Sani­ year exceeded two hundred thousand General Superintendent Ben­ tarium, 940 Merced Street, Fresno, Cali­ dollars icith $200,415 received A u ­ ner fornia, in June, as a wheel-cliair patient, gust 1. An additional fifty thousand 3 Our Recent General Assem­ since they were not able to give him the dollars given on the Development bly, H. Orton Wiley Fund brings the total support of the care at home which he needed. He 4 My Experience of Divine still cannot talk, but appreciates hearing Central Educational Zone to a quar­ Love, Gordon Chilvers ter of a million dollars. Prospects are from his friends. for the largest enrollment ever with 5 “Evangelism First” Through more than 550 new applications al­ the Holy Spirit! Edward Law- Rev. Ruby M. (Mrs. W. M.) Franklin lor ready processed. President Reed an­ writes that she is moving from Nampa, nounces plans for our full co­ 6 How God Provided Break­ Idaho, to Canning, South Dakota, where operation with the quadrennial fast, Evangelist Estelle she has accepted the pastorate of the theme, “Evangelism First.” Prayer is C r u tc h e r church. urgently requested for God’s bless­ W hat Is Sin? R ichard S. T a y­ ings upon Olivet throughout this lor Pastor Henry B. W allin sends word challenging new year.—R. L. L uns­ 7 Off to a Nazarene Collegel ford, Department of Public Relations. J. Kenneth Grider from Ventura, California, that their "va­ cation Bible school was the largest and S Train Up a Child, W illiam J. Danville, Illinois—The Illinois Dis­ Nichols best yet; 250 enrolled with 100 decisions trict Assembly, conventions, and Down the Road, R u th W. for Christ. Alice Lewis unexcelled as camp meeting were richly blessed of Hoover director.” almighty God as Dr. G. B. William­ son, Dr. E. IV. Martin, and Professor Summer Song, Grace V. W at­ kins After serving South Side Church in Ronald Lush ministered at Nazarene Acres. Missionaries Elizabeth Cole 9 Bryant’s Waterfowl, Ernest Springfield for five years, Rev. Gilbert and Geraldine Chappell were a rich A rmst rong M. Hughes has accepted the work of blessing to all as they represented They Smiled So Easily! First Church in Olney, Illinois. the missionary program. The district Pauline E. Spray closed the year with 6,626 members; 10 Stephen S. White Pastor Clyde A. Rhone sends word 16,998' Sunday school enrollment; 12 Editorials, W. T. Purkiser from San Bernardino, California: “First 9,141 in average Sunday school at­ Church experienced outstanding revival tendance; 115 churches with 3 new HERALD OF HOLINESS: W. T. Purkiser, with Evangelist Ivan Lee Sisk. Capacity churches this year; $929,109 raised Editor in Chief; Velma I. Knight, Office Ed­ for all purposes with over 10 per itor. Contributing Editors: Hardy C. Powers, crowds caused meeting to be extended G. B. Williamson, Samuel Young, D. I. Van- additional week. Many spiritual vie cent given for foreign missions; 457 derpool, Hugh C. Benner, V. H. Lewis, Gen­ members received by profession of eral Superintendents, Church of the Nazarene. lories won. Twenty new members to be faith, with a total of 802 received this Published every Wednesday by the NAZA­ received as result of meeting.” RENE PUBLISHING HOUSE, M. A. Lunn, year; property valuation now stands Manager, 2923 Troost Avenue, Box 527, at $2,568,850. The Illinois D istrict is Kansas City 41, Missouri. Subscription price, After nearly four years as pastor ol pledged to the “Try Christ’s Way” S I .50 per year, in advance. Second-class postage paid at Kansas City, Missouri. the church in Sterling, Rev. Douglas program _ with full co-operation in “Evangelism First.” Rev. Harold Printed in U .S.A . Clem resigned to accept a call to pastoi Daniels, district superintendent, is First Church in Boulder, Colorado. highly esteemed, sincerely loved, and respectfully followed as he continues witnessed scenes of evangelistic suc­ in a three-year term. Rev. Gerald cess.—H. C. Thom as, Reporter. Green was unanimously re-elected as YOUR ROCK IS CHRIST N.Y.P.S. president; Mrs. Wayne Brit­ B y MRS. W. M. FRANKLIN ton was re-elected with a wonderful Miss Elizabeth Cole, twenty-five-year vote as N.F.M.S. president; and Rev. veteran Nazarene missionary and nurse Oil the sea of life James Barr was re-elected as church to Swaziland, South Africa, has received Does it seem to you schools chairman.—O. G. G reen, Re­ Ihe Order of the British Empire from That the voyage is hard and long? porter. Queen Elizabeth If, it was learned in Does the ebb and flow August at denominational offices in Of the waves cause you Hutchinson. Kansas—Kansas Dis­ To yearn for an anchorage strong? trict Assembly characterized by spirit Kansas City. Since 1948. Miss Cole has of unity and optimism. Report of worked with the lepers in the Mbuluzi With the pitch and toss district superintendent, Dr. Ray Hospital, Mbabane, Swaziland. A native Of your boat each hour Hance, revealed substantial numeri­ of Macomb, Illinois, she spent most of Do you feel you will lose your all? cal increases in all departments; her childhood in Montana. She grad Jesus walked on the seas 10.64 per cent of total income given uated from Northwest Nazarene College, for world-wide evangelism. Messages And prayed on His knees. Nampa, Idaho, and from the Deaconess Can’t you hear H is loving call? of presiding general superintendent, Hospital, Billings, Montana.—N.I.S. Dr. G. B. Williamson, were deeply spiritual and practical. Overwhelm­ “Your Rock is the Christ; ing response in love offering pledges After having served the First Church Cast your anchor out. will make possible a world trip for in Bloomington, Illinois, since May of Lift your voice in a gladsome song. Dr. and Mrs. Hance. Camp meeting 1945, Revs. Arthur and Mina N utt have The ebb and flow services, with Dr. Lyle Eckley and accepted a call to the State Street Church Is your sea, you know, Professor Ray Moore as workers, in East St. Louis, Illinois. But your Rock is firm and strong." 2 (614) • HERALD OF HOLINESS What would Dr. Bresee have thought of . .

Our Recent General Assembly? B y H. ORTON WILEY P. F. Bresee

Perhaps it is because of my long ing the East and the West as two great pillars to be association with the church, and spanned by an arch, there was a tremendous shout lor fifty-five years one of its in the camp when he fitted in the keystone—a shout ministers, that I have been fre­ I imagine like that in Ezra’s day when the founda­ quently asked, “What would Dr. tions of the Lord’s house were again laid. Dr. Bresee have thought of our Bresee’s great sermon on the “Achievements of recent General Assembly?” One Faith” lifted the people into the heavenlies, and person cannot answer for an­ the tide of blessing continued as Carrie Crowe other, but knowing some of and Lulu Kell sang “The Meeting in the Air,” and Dr. Bresee’s characteristics, and sang it all over the church. judging by these, I think that I know something But all this took place in a comparatively small of what his response would have been. church; and I have tried to imagine what impression would have been made had the whole service I been set down in this great arena. It would pro­ Most certainly he would have been all but over­ bably not have attracted much attention; but— whelmed by his vision of the growth of the church. perish the thought—what would have happened to In his opening address at the 1907 assembly lie that old First Church if all the people that were said: “I desire to congratulate myself and you all, greatly blessed in this last General Assembly had that we are permitted to see this blessed, auspicious been crowded into its small quarters! Personally day”; and of one of the night services he said, I have never felt more of the presence of God than “When a little band in Los Angeles, we never in this recent assembly; perhaps it need not be thought that we should see this night.” He was said, but I have also been in assemblies with Dr. always appreciative of the growth of the church. Bresee when the sessions were rather stormy. When we recall that Dr. Bresee’s last assembly in 1915 was entertained in the sanctuary of the I ll Twenty-fourth Street Church in Kansas City, while But the 1907 General Assembly was unique in on the lower floor meals were served to those in several ways. As stated by Dr. Bresee, “They were attendance, we have some conception of the church a people conscious of a special call of God to as he last saw it. How then could he have felt gather the holy forces into organization, and create otherwise if suddenly ushered into a great arena and arrange for permanent centers of fire through­ seating twelve thousand people, surrounded by out the land, that the world might know of His Nazarenes from the floor to the ceiling, than to be glory.” It was a cautious assembly, for it dealt with all but overwhelmed with “wonder, love, and a “hunger for wider fellowship, and seemingly a praise”! Dr. Bresee generally opened his assemblies willingness to put aside, or in its proper place, with a Communion service. Could he possibly anything not essential to holiness, for the sake of have envisioned a Communion service of twelve greater usefulness and united co-operation.” To thousand Nazarenes, served by more than three accomplish this was a difficult task. The com­ hundred ministers! mission spent practically a whole night on the II question of a superintendency; and when the deci­ But what about the spirit of this last General sion was made to have superintendents, they were Assembly? Was there more blessing upon those given but little authority at that time. Hence our earlier assemblies than this one? This was perhaps great districts have not been built up by mere the heart of the question. I think not. The 1907 external authority but by confidence in men of General Assembly was held in the old Chicago vision and foresight—men of strong moral charac­ First Church, and Brother Girvin estimated that ter, guided by deep spiritual insights, and inspired there were no more than two hundred ministers by godly enthusiasm. This last General Assembly and lay delegates present, with about an equal num­ was not so much marked by caution as by confi­ ber of visitors. Dr. C. E. Cornell was the host dence. The Quadrennial Report of the Genera] pastor and made everyone feel welcome. When Superintendents strongly affirmed the principles Professor Akers made his welcome address, pictur­ adopted by the church in those earlier days, and

AUGUST 24, 1960 • (615) 3 brought before the people a vision of the great tested, and the blessing of God seemed to rest upon possibilities that lie before us in the coming quad- them and the congregation at every appearance. rennium. We have not yet reached our zenith— I am sure that this would have greatly delighted we are still but in the morning of God’s purpose Dr. Bresee. for us. V IV Closely related to the above, it appeared to me Another thing that would have greatly that we are carrying on our work less crudely and pleased Dr. Bresee in this recent assembly was the more in harmony with the beauty of holiness. number of young people that attended and took Dr. Bresee was extremely courteous and thoughtful, a prominent part in the services. We have always and intensely interested in the educational work had a fair quota of young people in the church; of the church. I do not know who thought up the but there were also many older holiness people educational anniversary with its special citations— who had been spiritually crowded out or starved doubtless Dr. Ludwig—but I believe I speak for all out of their churches that came to us, seeking a the recipients of these honors when I say that it place where holiness was definitely and explicitly meant much to each of us who have served the preached, and where the freedom of the Spirit was greater part of the previous half century in laying dominant. In this assembly the soloists and great the foundations for this increasingly important college choirs of young people were magnificent. phase of the church’s program. With this I am sure They sang the old songs and hymns without the that Dr. Bresee would have been in heartiest modern flourishes that Dr. Bresee so heartily de­ accord.

MY EXPERIENCE OF DIVINE

B y GORDON CHILVERS, Norwich, England

When the Apostle Paul said, The Son of God (Acts 15:8). Our Lord knew where there was a “loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians fish with a coin in its mouth and the exact value 2:20), he emphasized one of the grandest truths of that coin. He knew where there was an ass when in his Epistles. With remarkable insight and he wanted it. He knew where there was a man who triumphant certainty he pointed out the personal would lend Him his upper room for the Last Supper. application of our Lord’s unfathomable love. He knew exactly when Peter would deny Him. He loves me as if I were the only one to be loved. As we consider what these words mean to us in Yet surely such personal knowledge is just what 1960, our hearts are filled with joy. we might expect from the One who died to save us As we think of the myriads of the redeemed, the all. A father knows his children as individuals. very thought that the Lord Jesus has an individual He does not deal with all of them by one and the acquaintance with each of us separately is bewil­ same rule, but with each child individually. The dering in its magnitude. General Grant once said delicate one is the most shielded; the timid one is that when he was colonel of a regiment he knew the most encouraged; the infirm one is the most every man of his command by name, but as he rose helped; the dull one is the most taught; the tempted in command he found it necessary to diminish the one is the most prayed for; and the returning one scope of his knowledge of individuals, until, when is the most rejoiced over. It is this specialty and the he was at the head of the entire army, he gave little appropriateness of His care which is the great thought to individuals below the rank of a divi­ characteristic of our Lord’s love. He sees my weak­ sional commander. Does the Lord know each of ness and tenderly guards me; He knows my capa­ our names? Does He think of us? W hen He was on bilities and uses them in love. earth, He made the most astounding statement Our Lord’s is an omnipotent love, and the gates concerning himself: “He calleth his own sheep by of hell cannot prevail against it. It is an omni­ name” (John 10:3). present love, and there is never a condition of life Let us look at this divine knowledge for a mo­ in which it does not show itself. It is an omniscient ment. “He knew what was in man” (John 2:25), love, and so it reaches down to the unknown wants and this is a knowledge that includes our thoughts of my innermost being.

4 (616) • HERALD OF HOLINESS He loves me even though I am so unworthy. He me,” who was the loved one? Paul. And who was loves me even though no one else in the world does. he? “The chief of sinners.” He loves me even though I am so unworthy. He Only the lips of faith can say, “He loved me,” loves me even though I have sinned deeply. This yet my present and eternal happiness depends on love has its reason in itself, not in the quality of this truth. Each one of us can appropriate it, rest that which is loved. When Paul said, “He loved upon it, and rejoice in it.

“Evangelism First” Through the Holy Spirit! B y EDWARD LAWLOR, Executive Secretary, Department of Evangelism

Nothing can take the place of the Few denominations can cite a comparable his­ true manifestation of the Holy tory of evangelism within the short space of just Spirit in evangelism through over fifty years. From that memorable moment at our church. Education is es­ Pilot Point until now, multitudes of people have sential; organization is important; human leader­ felt the impact of a holy evangelism. What a ship is needed; but the most essential factor in thrilling adventure in evangelism is our past! This evangelism is the power of the Holy Spirit. The has been the secret of our success, and if we lose prophet of old declared this centuries ago when he the penetrating spiritual passion of evangelism to­ said, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my day, our church will cease to be the living, vital spirit, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). asset to the holy Church of Jesus Christ that God How very much we need to see a mighty mani­ wants us to be. festation of “Evangelism First” through the Holy We thank God for the challenging history of our Spirit in our church today! past, but we must dedicate ourselves to make “Evangelism First” through the Holy Spirit is “Evangelism First” through the Holy Spirit our first-century Christianity at work in this modern mission today and in the tomorrows. Let us not society. squander history through careless use or spiritual “Evangelism First” is the church in action, win­ negligence, or irresponsibility in the field of ning souls through personal evangelism, educational evangelism. We can have “Evangelism First” evangelism, and mass evangelism. We must take through the Holy Spirit. God still wants to do the care that we do not program the Holy Spirit out of supernatural for us and through us. Our danger our theme, but rather see that He is given freedom is in being too easily satisfied with what can be to express himself through our every effort. How done through organization, rather than what God can we do this? Certainly not by human or psycho­ can do through evangelism with the Holy Spirit. logical manipulation, but by a consistent waiting Let us not be guilty of acting as though we can do upon God in prevailing prayer. nothing except that which we can figure out with “Evangelism First” through the Floly Spirit will a pencil or work out through a program. If ever become a reality in our church when we are the Church of the Nazarene needed the Blessing, completely cleansed in heart, and as a holy people the pow'er, the leadership of the Holy Spirit, it is feel the passion for souls that we should and pray NOW! through to a oneness of purpose and desire. “Evangelism First” through the Holy Spirit can “Evangelism First” through the Holy Spirit will be manifested during this quadrennium if the come when God the Holy Spirit is able to perform people called Nazarenes join themselves together His office work in the world through the channel through prayer to claim His supernatural power in of yielded and obedient lives. In deepest humility ‘‘Evangelism First.” we must feel the need of taking hold of God by faith, in a genuine desire to see His name glorified through “Evangelism First.” Faith to remove mountains would be Nothing else will keep the Church of the Naza- glorious, and martyrdom of our lives and rene true to its heritage as an evangelistic agency bodies would be heroic; but love that burns in the world. Without a glowing consciousness of within us toward others is the greatest pos­ the Holy Spirit's presence, our evangelism can re­ session of all.—Selected. main only routine and ineffectual in this our day.

AUGUST 24, 1960 • (617) 5 opening it I found a nurse of my acquaintance, from How God Provided the nearby convalescent home, who asked me if I would come there immediately and perform a marriage ceremony. BREAKFAST “Perform a marriage ceremony?” I exclaimed incredulously. “At this hour of the morning?” A Sermon on Faith “Yes,” she replied. “Please come. I will explain later.” B y EVANGELIST ESTELLE CRUTCHER Upon arriving at the place I found a strange setting for a wedding. There wrere a couple of New It was during the depression years when I, York State Troopers in the room. There was a an ordained lady minister, and my family moved young man, the prospective groom, whom they evi­ to a little northern New York town in response to dently had taken into custody, who handed me the a call to pastor a weak and struggling church in maxriage license, and there was the weeping young that community. My husband gave up his job in bride-to-be, obviously an expectant mother! To New York City, we disposed of our household say the least, the situation was very depressing; furniture, put the family of five children (ages however, it was my duty as a minister to perform ranging from three to fifteen years) into the the marriage. After a few words of comfort and Model-T, and took off for this new and, to us, counsel, the young couple were made man and wife. challenging field of labor. When we arrived, we At the conclusion of the simple ceremony, the found that the church was unable to support a groom wished to know the amount of my fee. I pastor but had at least provided living quarters told him I had no stipulated fee, so he placed a bill above the main auditorium of the building; so we in my hand, which I gratefully accepted. I did not dug in, determined to do our best to help save the look at the amount until I reached the vestibule of church from extinction! the building, and when I did my heart leaped for Those depression days of the early thirties joy, for I held in my hand a five-dollar bill. Then were really rugged, and in many homes it was a I began to realize what had happened—my prayer battle to provide even food and clothes—our home had been answered—God had indeed provided was no exception. My husband tried to find work “breakfast” and on time! of any kind to meet the needs, but often were the times when we literally lived from “hand to mouth”—God’s hand to our mouths! As a result of these conditions we had many interesting experiences, some humorous, some not so funny, and some inspiring. IS QMJ One special occasion was the time God provided breakfast for the family through a marriage B y RICHARD S. TAYLOR ceremony! Perhaps in my sharing this experience, Principal, Nazarene Bible College, Sydney, N .S.W ., Australia someone may be inspired to put his faith in God Sin, in the strict ethical sense, is anything which as One who does hear and answer prayer even for separates man from God. This definition implies the simplest needs. This particular evening we had three facts, without which sin is impossible: eaten a hearty supper of corn-meal mush and milk, (1) The fact of God. If there were no God, and when it was over, I realized that the “cup­ there could be no sin. There might be crime and board was bare”; there was not even a slice of social wrong, but not sin. bread or a drop of milk with which to prepare (2) The displeasure of God. Sin is anything breakfast the next morning. My husband and so unlike God’s nature and contrary to God’s will children were quite perturbed about the situation, that continued divine approval becomes morally but I tried to calm their fears, reminding them that impossible. God had never failed us before and would some­ (3) The accountability of the sinner. It is how provide for us by breakfast time. How? I had universally admitted that irresponsible persons, not the slightest idea! Before retiring, I made my such as infants, idiots, and the insane, cannot be way down to the darkened church and knelt at the held morally accountable for their acts. Nor can altar in prayer. I stayed on my knees until I a normal adult be held accountable for knowledge was assured that God would meet this need—He and skill which he has never had opportunity to would provide breakfast on time! Philippians 4:19 acquire. Accountability demands, therefore, normal was my promise, “My God shall supply all your intelligence, freedom of choice, and some measure need according to his riches in glory by Christ of both knowledge and opportunity. Without Jesus.” With this confidence I went to sleep. such accountability there can be no sin. About four o’clock in the morning I was awak­ To summarize: A standard of conduct must ened by a loud knock on the front door; and upon exist which the conscience intuitively recognizes

6 (618) • HERALD OF HOLINESS as the will of God. Obedience to this standard is seen to be right; disobedience is seen to be wrong. O f f t o a Any disobedience is sin. This means that true sin involves guilt, or blameworthiness, which makes the sinner liable to just punishment. It involves moral depravity, NAZARENE since it is contrary to the holiness of God—it is un­ clean. It demands God’s wrath—His radical opposition; for God to wink at sin would he un­ COLLEGE! thinkable. If we keep in mind the proper nature of sin, B y we will have no difficulty in distinguishing it from J. KENNETH GRIDER temptation, infirmity, and mistakes. Tem ptation Associate Professor of Theology Nazarene Theological Seminary alone does not dislocate one’s relationship with God; Kansas City, Missouri only yielding does. Nor does infirm ity m ar our fellowship with God, for we are not morally ac­ Soon hundreds of young people will enroll in countable for it. Therefore poor judgment, faulty our Nazarene colleges. They will pull up stakes memory, or diseased nerves cannot be classified as at their homes and at their home churches and sin (though of course we become guilty if we make move into the atmosphere, the tradition, the spirit, no effort to overcome our infirmities for the glory the learning facilities that are our colleges. of G od). One young man who will be among those A mistake is not sin either, since it is an unin­ enrolling this fall is the son of a neighbor who lives tentional wrongness of opinion or conduct due to directly across the street from us. Just out of high imperfect knowledge, such as giving the wrong school, with the spirit of daring in him and the gift change, or blaming the wrong person, or giving the of wonder, he looks at you wide-eyed and discusses wrong medicine. The idea of “mistake” implies his anticipations. Already he is called to preach. perfect innocence of intentions. Not so sin. Sin Already he plans after four years to return to his exists when God, who knows the heart, sees that home town and attend the seminary which the the wrongness is not truly innocent, but that there church has provided for him and others like him. is some measure of knowledge and evil intention. Thankful that your wide-eyed friend is en­ But if sin, it is not a mistake; if a true mistake, tering our school, you know that there he will it is not sin. become part of a larger holiness community—family, When we clearly see that sin is anything which you might say. Again and again he will feast upon dislocates our relationship with God, we will see things good for his spirit, his heart, his inwardness. its dreadful seriousness. We will see that there are Living with other holiness youth, yoked up with no “little” sins, since that which disrupts one’s them in a common pursuit, he will mature in the harmony with God and plunges one’s soul into knowledge of Christ and in the graccs that were infernal darkness cannot be little. the Lord’s. Sitting at the feet of learned holiness We will see that sin is far more terrifying than teachers, he will become formally trained in social injustice or crime. Social injustice and crime religion and philosophy and in the arts and involve society; sin involves God. Earthly rulers sciences. His academic training will be not a whit can deal with social injustice and crime, but only below what is obtained at the big-name universi­ God can deal with sin. Not that these earthly ties. Indeed, with the dimension of committedness wrongs are not also sins; they are. But if God were to Jesus Christ to which he has come through not concerned, they would be earthly wrongs only. regeneration, entire sanctification, and Christian As sins they are cosmic; for sin introduces chaos, growth, and with the devotedness of his teachers, not only into the world, but into the universe. It the likelihood is that his academic training itself reaches not only out to man, but up to the throne will be far more thorough than that normally of God. Its consequences are more than temporal; obtained in schools with high-sounding names. they are eternal. My friend could have drowned out the call to Sin is indeed frightful. No wonder the Bible preach in the silly, empty din-din of the calls which says, “Fools make a mock at sin” (Proverbs 14:9), the world makes to youth. He could have decided for only a fool would trifle with anything so far- to marry someone just out of high scho

I am reminded of the chorus as I con­ template the road ahead: the road for me— A CHILD the road for us. A new church year is about to dawn. Humanly I shrink from its light, and tend to want to lag in the B y WILLIAM J. NICHOLS sunset of the closing church year. Ah, for Pastor, Grasmere Heights Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana us it is the closing of ten years, and the Through the years many things have been blamed sunset is therefore more colorful and more for crime and juvenile delinquency. In the nine­ restful. Even the clouds are rose-tinted— teenth century an Italian by the name of Lom- and there were clouds! But the Lord uses broso decided crime was due entirely to heredity. the dark clouds as an artist his background, He attempted to measure criminals to find their and diffuses them with light and color so exact dimensions. Others in successive generations that the sunset sky is even more beautiful. have blamed environment, climate, national affairs, Ah, yes, I would linger here and look and broken homes, the working mother, sibling rivalry, look! and other causes. But I remember that Jesus left the glory The current view held now by many sociologists of His heavenly home willingly! And “I is that crime stems from an imperfect father-child would be like Jesus.” He shrank not from relationship. One of the worst trends in modern earthly night. He will surely walk with family life in America is that of the father’s lack us down this unknown road—the new of function in the home. In too many cases now church year! the father is only the breadwinner. He leaves home early in the morning before the children are And as night follows sunset, so dawn up and doesn’t return until they are in bed for the follows night. He will walk with us into night. Thus he has no part in the plans, play, the dawning—down the road—the new family devotions, or discipline of the home. A church year!—R uth W. H oover. recent study shows that the average American father spends fourteen minutes a day with his children. We as Christians have a double responsibility. We have to train our children not only to be good SUMMER SONG citizens but also good Christians. The father is B y GRACE V. W ATKINS needed to help with this! We have heard a lot the last few years about Have you known the peace of a still green wood, working mothers. But it is time that some­ The cool refreshment of elm and fir? one spoke a word of caution to the fathers who The peace of God is a lovelier thing have to work at two jobs and beyond the forty-hour Than all the forests that ever xuere. week. We know that this is often necessary, and would not condemn it when it is. But we do need Have you felt the wonder of early dawn, to be exceedingly careful, and to make the time up With its silent crimson and golden span? to our children in other ways. Saturdays can be God’s indwelling presence is wonder more fair used for times of family recreation. Sundays should Than all the dawns since the world began. be utilized for special devotional periods and times for “family talk.” And, if you are an “average” Oh, worship Him, praise Him, the timeless Lord father, use those fourteen minutes per day to the Whose love is wider than any sea, very best advantage. Let us as Christian fathers do And serve Him with holy and radiant joy our very best for our children. Through all eternity!

8 (620) • HERALD OF HOLINESS A *\AJaterJ?owl

B y ERNEST ARMSTRONG, Pastor, Central Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma William Cullen Bryant’s immortal poem “To struggle for existence. It might have been the last a Waterfowl” has been a source of comfort and lone lost survivor of an untimely flock which fell inspiration to thousands, but on careful examina­ into the path of a hunter or into the snare of the tion we can detect the author’s Unitarian philoso­ fowler. The like has happened many times in this phy of life. God is good, the world is good, man cruel, sinful world. God is in His heaven, as another is good, and the destiny of all creatures will be poet has said, but all is not right with the world. good. The doctrine sounds good, but there is an­ What shall we say then regarding Bryant’s other side to the story. waterfowl? To say the least it was one of God’s It is wonderful to think about the Power creatures and part of an infinite plan. It was in whose care teaches and guides from zone to zone, a world of joys and sorrows, life and death, good but there is another power in the world which we and evil, but it was not alone and it was not for­ call evil. The fowl which Bryant saw that evening gotten. Not one fowl falls to the ground without might not have had the happy future which the the Father taking notice. poet describes. Instead of joining its fellows in a The worst can happen to any creature, but summer home in a sheltered nest, for all we know, nothing can separate us from the love of God. We it might have been shot by an unknown hunter may have to walk through the valley of the shadow just around the bend from where it was last seen of death, but we need not fear evil if God is with by the poet. Ere another evening came, greedy us. Whether we live or die we are the Lord’s. men might have devoured its flesh and picked its We cannot successfully deny the existence of bones. evil, but we can pray, “Deliver us from evil,” Worse yet, the fowl might have been crippled assured that the Father has the power and the by calamity until it became a bird with a broken glory to deliver us forever. Whether He leads pinion, never to soar again. It might have dragged through joys or sorrows, I am sure that He will itself along on the ground dodging prowling cats lead my steps aright. This is the greater lesson of and poisonous snakes until it was overcome in the Bryant’s waterfowl.

difficult to pick out our Nazarene women and men. Even on the street they smiled They Smiled readily and easily. Whether people knew one another personally or not, a kindred spirit existed So Easily/ between those of us of like faith. It was a B y PAULINE E. SPRAY wonderful privilege to rub elbows with fellow Nazarenes from around the world. Pastor's W ife, M ifflin Avenue Church, Lansing, Michigan There was one thing that especially As we look forward to a new quadren- impressed me about our Nazarenes at the nium we can’t help feeling that our people General Assembly. We had scarcely pulled are well endowed to evangelize the world, into our motel until we saw some people equipped as they are with the banner of who “looked like”—and later we learned holiness, the power of the Holy Spirit, and they were—Nazarenes. We were thrilled millions of heart-warming smiles that are when they smiled at us. given spontaneously from hearts filled with Again, as we were trying to locate the love and friendliness. auditorium, a car pulled up beside ours Yes, down through the ensuing months at an intersection. Two clean-cut, upright- when I think of the thousands of Naza­ looking gentlemen answered our query, renes who gathered in Kansas City, I’ll and they too smiled. remember them because “they smiled so Over and over it happened. It wasn’t easily.”

AUGUST 24, 1960 • (621) 9 STEPHEN S. WHITE

Dr. Stephen S. White We are rightly proud to own Stephen S. White is a symbol of the tried as one of the leaders of the twentieth-century holi­ and true in our church. ness movement and a true follower of the meek He knows what we be­ and lowly Nazarene. lieve and believes it, and —Sa m u e l Y oung he knows why. He is For the Board of General Superintendents no closet-room philoso­ pher. He has exposed The Ministry of Dr. White the truth he has taught This man White was certainly named right. to the wide-open breezes “Stephen” stands for integrity, loyalty, courage, of life, and it has al­ faith. “White” suggests cleanness, wholesomeness, ways remained fresh and attractiveness, radiance. These qualities all—and practical for him. more—are brought to focus in the character and He is a careful student himself, for he has al­ personality of Dr. White, retiring editor of the ways believed that the minister of God’s Word Herald of Holiness. should be prepared to give a reason for his hope. Trained in the arts and sciences in both college He received his Ph.D. degree at a time when higher and university, his special fields of study were education was feeling the major impact of liber­ philosophy and theology, where he gained emi­ alism and when some theological schools were nence as a teacher. He is especially gifted as an tainted with humanism itself. But Dr. White re­ exponent of the doctrine of entire sanctification. mained steadfast. He would constantly go back As a preacher of righteousness, Dr. White’s mes­ to the Word of God and to the testimony of Chris­ sages are clear, logical, and fervent. He contacts tian experience, including his own. his audience rather than waiting for them to con­ Dr. White has always been radiant in his preach­ tact him. He is a proclaimer of Biblical truth and ing and witness. He has been evangelistic at heart blows a trumpet that has no uncertain sound. through all the years. He received his first license Three qualities stand out in the ministry of Dr. to preach in Dallas, Texas, fifty-two years ago. White. His unblemished character marks him as He has never lost his eagerness to preach and to a man you are glad to follow. His genuine humility serve. He believes that soul winning is the best sets him apart from the common man. His eagei prophylactic in an age of skepticism. In his per­ co-operation makes him easy to work with. And sonal contacts he has remained humble and teach­ when his Christian love bubbles over, one’s own able. He insists that there are acknowledged love leaves its hiding place and the two become limitations to the human mind and that we must joined. always leave some things to God. Knowledge and Now to the perennial question: Does a man re­ reverence are not mutually exclusive with him. tire at age seventy? In a way, yes; in another way, In his personal relations, as editor of the Herald no! For when you look into the sparkling eyes of Holiness, with the Board of General Superin­ of Stephen S. White, when you feel the impact ol tendents he has shown such deference and co­ his alert mind, when you share the radiance ol operation as bespeak bigness of soul. Also, in his his great spirit, you know that students at Nazarene careful answers and keen interest in the “Question Theological Seminary, where he will be teaching Box” in the Herald he shows a lively interest in half-time this fall, are in for many rewarding hours the individual, regardless of station in life. of study under the ripened and mature ministry Throughout his teaching career he has helped of a dedicated man! to raise an army of preachers who are now pro­ —S. T . L udwig, General Secretary claiming the Word of God with enthusiasm and faith. Even today he is a teacher who stands on My Associate for Twelve Years his tiptoes (as Dr. Norman Oke has described How does one go about expressing adequate him), and his posture bespeaks his devotion and tribute to a man of the mental and spiritual cali love to the Saviour of men. He is sure that God ber of Stephen S. White? Where does one starti has an experience for every Christian beyond con­ Where does one end? Stephen White, as professor version that will do something for him, and he college president, pastor, convention speaker, evan is eager to lead men into this experience of grace gelist, member of Seminary faculty, and editor ol too. the Herald of Holiness, has made a name and s

1(1 (622) • HERALD OF HOLINESS place for himself which need no eulogy. His unanimity in things remembered and qualities record of loyal service to the church speaks for admired. itself. Loyally, fidelity to principle, to God, to the It would be difficult for me, after working with church, to friends, to truth as he saw it. Upright­ Dr. White for the twelve years he served as editor ness at the core, there was a firmness beneath his of the Herald of Holiness, to point out the one gentleness that could harden into immobility. outstanding quality of this man. His scholarship O ptimism —the optimism of faith in God and is recognized by all his former students and associ­ in people, of confidence in truth, of certainty that ates—this in spite of the fact that he doesn’t parade right would triumph. it. He carries his academic attainments with a Genuine hum ility—unassuming, free from self- humility that characterizes every great man. seeking; servant of all, for the sake of Christ and Dr. White’s loyalty to the standards and doc­ His Church. trines of the church is known to all who have heard him lecture, preach, or who have engaged As college professor, his own love of sound phi­ him in casual or serious conversation. He is de­ losophy was infectious. For him there was no con­ voted to the general church in all its departments flict between true theology and true philosophy. and has been exemplary in his loyalty to his local As pastor, tireless energy in church building, church and pastors. If one quality above another no fear of hard work. Co-operation was his watch­ distinguishes him, it is his enthusiasm. He doesn’t word, himself its shining example. seem able to approach any task, or problem, or As preacher, sermons rememberable, basic, prac­ subject, in an easygoing manner. He is intense. tical. Today, after twenty years, I find myself He is this way about everything—vibrant, dynamic, quoting frequently: “Public enemy number one is eager, overflowing. indifference” and “The devil has only one weapon, Dr. White has stepped aside from his editorial deceit.” responsibility, but don’t look for him in the shade As editor of the Herald of Holiness his work of his porch or at his fireside, in “rocking chair” throughout the past twelve years speaks for itself: relaxation. He will be active—preaching, writing, his faithfulness to orthodoxy and to the church teaching, as long as the Lord gives him strength; whose spokesman and servant he was; his co­ and may that be for many years to come. There operation with and encouragement of every branch just aren’t enough people of Dr. White’s spirit and of denominational activity; his clear vision that genius in the world, and we hope and pray that the future of the church “is wrapped up in our he will be with us for a long time. ability to find the balance between faith and — M. L u n n , Retired Manager works, theory and practice, belief and ethics, liturgy Nazarene Publishing House and spontaneity, the emotional and the practical.” When we think of Dr. White we think of his The Man with the Shining Soul smile. That smile is what-he-is shining through: an encouraging, friendly, comforting, understand­ There is about Stephen S. White a sort of radiant ing, sometimes a brave, appealing smile—and some­ constancy which can be explained only in terms times a deprecating, self-depreciating smile. He of an inner grace. For its source, read his own smiles with his eyes, with his whole face. statement of his philosophy of life: “Get the very best preparation you can, and then work enthusi­ Whenever you have met Stephen White, your astically and contentedly with all your might wher­ own heart was lightened and lifted. His confidence ever God places you, without worrying about the in God gave you confidence that all was well; you money the other fellow makes. In the long run, were ashamed of your own uncertainties. the only thing that can hurt you is sin.” In his If, in the paths of the world, late teens Stephen White was sanctified wholly; Stones might have wounded thy feet, from then on the light burned steady. Toil or dejection have tried Since 1915 I have known Dr. White as colleague, Thy spirit, of that we saw friend, colaborer. Viewed in perspective, his life has the symmetry of a work of art. Shuttling back Nothing; to us thou wast still and forth geographically and professionally, will­ Cheerful and helpful and firm; ingly filling gaps as the church has needed a sane, Therefore to thee it tuas given dependable leader; yet no wavering of course 01 Many to save with thyself. theme or spirit, always a teaching minister of the gospel of Christ, and an example of the beauty of “The path of the just . . . shineth more and holiness. more.” We still have him with us—and may we When we come to analyze the nature of Dr. have him long. We believe he has much of the White’s influence—and he has influenced thousands grace that “outreaches, outshines, and outloves.” for good, largely unconsciously—we find a striking —D ea n B ertha M unro

AUGUST 24, I960 • (623) 11 By W. T. PURKISER

Priorities A Noble Succession Always one of the most important tasks we have Five great and good men have served as editors is to set our priorities. Because we cannot do every­ of the Herald of Holiness throughout its forty-nine thing there is to do with equal effort, we must years of publication: Dr. B. F. Haynes, Dr. J. B. decide what shall come first. Priorities help us Chapman, Dr. H. Orton Wiley, Dr. D. Shelby see the forest in the trees, and keep ends and means Corlett, and Dr. Stephen S. White. in proper balance. It was never my privilege to know Dr. Haynes, The theme of our church for the next quadren- but I have been personally acquainted with Drs. nium puts the priority on evangelism. The peril Chapman, Wiley, Corlett, and White. of our times and the passion of truly sanctified It is with a sense of wonder and personal in­ hearts make this an inevitable choice. adequacy that I find myself in this succession. If The first business of any holiness church is to ever a periodical has been hallowed across the win people to Christ. One writer has remarked, years by the leadership of choice men of God, that “The Church exists by mission as fire exists by periodical is the Herald of Holiness. burning.” The mission by which the Church exists Elsewhere in this issue you will find some state­ is the task of carrying its message to a lost world. ments of personal and official tribute to Dr. White, Evangelism was clearly the program and pattern who retired July 30 after twelve years in the of the New Testament Church. The Church would Herald office. I would add a hearty “Amen” to have died in the Upper Room in which it was everything there said, and would say only in ad­ born in the fires of Pentecost if it had not hit the dition that Dr. White is not only a man of great streets of Jerusalem with the thrilling tidings of gifts and scholarship; he is also a rare and irides­ a Christ who is able to save. cent spirit. Whenever and wherever you meet him, If we keep our priorities right, every other neces­ he is always the same, buoyant and cheerful. If he sary part of the life of the church falls into its ever has a low moment, he never lets it be known. proper place. This was stated by our Saviour in He is indeed a worthy example of the sanctifying the Sermon on the Mount when He said, “But seek grace he has preached and written about so long ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteous­ and ably. The columns of the Herald will be open ness; and all these things shall be added unto you” to him whenever he is inspired to write. (Matthew 6:33). When the Kingdom is first, As for the four-year term for which your new everything else needful comes along. editor was elected, I can only promise my very It is confusion and error to define evangelism best effort to maintain the high standards of Chris­ as "everything the church does”; but it is proper tian journalism of the past. The pen of the new and right to state that everything ihe church does editor is committed to the old message, the herald­ must contribute to its primary task. The Sunday ing abroad of the truth of heart holiness. school, youth activities, missions, Christian higher As to methods, we shall “turn no square corners.” education all have their place and make their con­ New production techniques will later permit the tribution when the priority of evangelism is clearly use of color in the Herald, and the Nazarene Pub­ seen. lishing House is sparing no effort to make the God help us to make “Evangelism First” more paper as appealing in format as it possibly can than a slogan. God help us to make it a program be. Favorite features will be continued and others for action, and the chief of our priorities not only added as need and interest may indicate. in 1960-64 but always. The editor is especially pleased that Miss Vel­

12 (624) • HERALD OF HOLINESS ma I. Knight, for many years office editor of the T he St. Louis Review said that, when the Sen­ Herald, will continue in that vital capacity. Miss ator implied that his religion will not be per­ Knight’s service has been and is indispensable in mitted to interfere with his oath to the Constitu­ handling the one thousand and one details con­ tion, “it is the Constitution that ought to be nected with putting out a twenty-four-page paper examined, not his religion.” every week of the year. The Commonweal, another Roman Catholic Mr. Meredith A. Lunn, manager of the Nazarene paper, asserted that a Catholic president would Publishing House, and his staff have given a most have to acknowledge the teaching of the church heart-warming welcome to the new editor. With as of prime importance. And in the August 15, their strong support and your earnest prayers I 1958, issue of the Tidings, official organ of the shall strive to fill the large place left by a noble Los Angeles Archdiocese, it is explained that there succession. cannot be a conflict between the dictates of a Catholic’s conscience and those of his church for the reason that his conscience is actually formed The Separation of Church and State by the decrees of the church. These are serious claims. The important thing All Nazarenes in the United States should pon­ for American voters to consider is not the religion der carefully the resolution passed by the Fifteenth of the politician but the political claims of his General Assembly in its recent meeting at Kansas religion. City: “We, the Fifteenth General Assembly of the The Spirit That Makes Us Strong Church of the Nazarene, desiring to reaffirm our continuing concern that our great Protestant They say the glory has departed. heritage be understood and safeguarded, remind But they don’t know what they are talking about. our people that both our political and religious To this, anyone would agree who attended the freedom rests upon Biblical concepts of the dig­ climactic Saturday night service of the Missouri nity of man as God’s creation and the sanctity of District Camp. his individual conscience. We encourage our It all began when Dr. E. D. Simpson, district people to participate in political activity in sup­ superintendent, started to take an offering of $150. port of these historic concepts and to be ever Someone suggested it ought to be $200, and a vigilant against threats to our precious freedoms. teen-ager in the choir got up and offered her last “We recognize that, in the United States, sepa­ dollar. ration of Church and state is a tradition which has For three and a half hours the people shouted, implemented these principles at the national, sang, testified, and brought money and pledges state, and local levels. to the platform. During this time the altar filled “Believing that our precious freedoms are and emptied two or three times as hungry hearts constantly in danger, we urge election of men came to seek and find victory. When it was all to public office at all levels of government who over, the $150 offering turned out to be over believe in these principles and who are an­ $2,600, most of it cash; and forty-six people had swerable only to God and the constituency been converted or sanctified. Some of the older which elected them when carrying out a pub­ people said they had seen nothing like it in fifty lic trust. Further, we resist any invasion of years. these principles by religious groups seeking This is the spirit that has made us strong. We special favors. can’t always live on the mountaintop, but the “We believe that the role of the Church is to be Lord have mercy on us if we don’t get there once prophetic and constantly to remind the people in a while. that ‘righteousness exalteth a nation.’ ” This is the Protestant position. Unfortunately, it is not the official position of the Roman Catho­ “The Christian faith is not essentially lic church. When Senator John F. Kennedy in man’s search after God. It is God’s search Look magazine for March 3, 1959, asserted that, after wayward, sinful, rebellious man. And whatever a man’s religion might be in private life, the supreme evidence and illustration of nothing takes precedence over his oath to uphold this is the lived-out revelation of God in the Constitution, the outcry of the Roman Catho­ our Lord Jesus Christ, and His sacrifice lic hierarchy was immediate. The national Roman for our salvation on the Cross. So, as we Catholic weekly, America (March 7, 1959), flatly seek God, we discover that He already has stated, “Mr. Kennedy doesn’t really believe that . . . been seeking us. That is the Gospel.” A man’s conscience has a bearing on his public as —Selected. well as his private life.”

AUGUST 24, 1960 • (625) 13 patience—a Wjecfiected 'Uirtue

B y DAISY JENNEY CLAY Lay member of Taylor Avenue Church of the Nazarene, Racine, Wisconsin

I was surprised to find, when searching through not see why others do not measure up to what we my concordance, that there are more Bible pass­ are sure is right—our neighbors, friends, fellow ages listed on patience than on kindness. This church members, perhaps the young people we surely, then, must be a very important trait for may know. But have you ever thought how pa­ Christians to possess. tient God is with this old world? How He has When you stop to think about it, isn’t patience tried through the centuries to train the human a rare virtue? Many persons whom we know to race in right ways of living—through His chosen be honest, zealous, kind, truly sincere Christians, race, to whom He first revealed His law, through fall short on this score. The father, who has toiled the prophets, and finally by His supreme gift of and sacrificed all day to provide necessities and His own Son? And yet, in spite of all this, and pleasures for his family may be greatly irritated after the long centuries, how far below standard with them if they are noisy or thoughtless. The we humans still are I Have you pondered on the tired mother, wearing herself out to care lovingly dark picture of immorality, dishonesty, hatred, and for her children, speaks or acts impatiently at a murder that God must look upon each day and tom dress or mussed-up room. Even the minister, wondered why it is that He, in utter disgust, does full of zeal for the Lord and his flock, is irritated not end His whole human project? Yet He does sometimes by the shortcomings of some member. not. He must see the slight inches that the race Now it is only fair to admit that sometimes this has struggled upward, with many a backward slip, is a matter of physical and mental exhaustion. and has granted, again and again, another chance. Tired nerves cry out against the wish and will. How patient He is with each of us! There is Shall we say, “This excuses me”? N ot when there not one who has not many times disappointed is something we can do about it. If it is humanly Him. Perhaps reared in a Christian home, and possible, we should arrange our lives so as not to thus been given a head start in the race of right­ overstrain the wonderful bodies God has given us. eousness, we have often been careless, indifferent, Often when we think it is necessary to overburden self-concerned. So we can understand why He asks ourselves, an honest look and a little prayer would patience of us. show us that what we were straining for was not As Sunday school teachers or workers it takes really essential. this trait to labor on when we do not see results. If you have ever read Stepping Heavenward, by When, in spite of our efforts, there seems lack Elizabeth Prentiss, you remember a scene between of interest or response and there is evidence that Katy and her doctor-husband. Katy was a wonder­ those we are working for have ideals and habits ful young mother whose only fault was an impa­ different from those we have been teaching, then tient, quick tongue. When she expressed remorse we need to remember that wre are planting seeds at a remark she had made, her husband said, “this which may take time to mature. Angelo Patri said, is a sin only as far as you deliberately make it “Nothing you do for a boy is ever lost.” In a possible by piling more on your shoulders than broader view, nothing you do for others in the you can reasonably carry.” She felt a prick of name of Christ is ever lost. conscience as her needle flew on the seventh hand- There are minority groups in our American sewn tuck she was putting in the skirt of her baby’s social structure which need our patient under­ new dress. The baby would be no better off for standing. Often we show forgetfulness or maybe all this extra adornment. Only a mother’s pride ignorance of the cause of some characteristics which would benefit. She felt the need of guidance and are not desirable—in some cases, centuries of ostra­ willingness in deciding what should be done and cism or lack of opportunity. Let us have a helping what omitted. hand and understanding heart. Sometimes we feel lack of patience with other There is another place in which we need this people because we have high ideals and we can- virtue. Do you remember the song with the phrase, “Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer”? “Testimony bears a three-way witness: our past, Yes, we often need this. We are inclined, when proof; our present, exulting praise; our future, we ask God for something, to look for the answer confidence. ‘The eternal God is thy refuge.’ ‘Brag­ today, or at least tomorrow. But often we must ging on God’ is good—and He expects it of us.” wait. —Selected. The answer to our prayers for the conversion of

14 (626) • HERALD OF HOLINESS loved ones may be long delayed, because God can­ You remember how Paul lists for us the “fruit not and does not force the will of any person. of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22-23) and here we They must wish to come. He uses the whisper of find (along with love and faith), long-suffering, His Spirit and the prod of circumstances to bring peace, and meekness. Don’t these add up to pa­ them to himself. He has long patience in this; tience? To me they do. And these are the fruits so must we. “It is good that a man should both of His indwelling Spirit, promised to us by Jesus hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the himself. If we open our hearts in faith and self­ Lord” (Lamentations 3:26) . The Lord works for surrender, His Spirit enters and purifies our lives. those who wait upon Him and He is working for Paul prays for the Colossians that they may be the salvation of those for whom we are praying. "strengthened with all might, according to his But some may say, “Yes, I agree to all this. But glorious power, unto all patience” (Colossians I don’t have this patience. How can I come by it?” 1:11). His power can do all this for usl

Is in It.’ I thought of the story they tell about Charles Spurgeon, that MISSIONS great London preacher. A young HOME preacher came to him and told him ______Mil <> It t ______God had called him to preach. He NEW CHURCHES OVERSEAS FIELDS CHURCH EXTENSION MINORITY GROUPS IN U.S. asked Spurgeon what he ought to do ROY F. SMEE, Secretary and he added, ‘Of course, I won’t set the Thames on fire.’ (You the next town and over across the city know that is a river over there.) Our Home Missions Challenge and start another church.” Spurgeon answered him, ‘No, you No one who was present at the Home As we began a quadrennium of evan­ won’t set the Thames on fire, but Missions service of the General Assem­ gelism, Dr. Young brought out the im­ what I want to know is, if we bly will soon forget w'hat happened that plications for home missions: “While I throw you in, will you make it night. The brief reports from each over­ know this evangelism first is first of all fizz?’ What I want to know to­ seas home mission area and our Chinese a spirit (and I agree with that 100 per night is, Will this crowd be on fire and Negro work in the United States cent), yet I tell you it’s more than that. enough when you get back home to were one of the key features. They not Unless we implement that spirit with start 200 new churches this next only brought us a report of what the methods and strategy and a forward in­ year?” church is doing in these lands, but they vasion, we will start dying and start There is no need for a goal of 200 echoed back a challenge for us to do growing smaller.” new churches a year this quadrennium more at home. We will long remember Dr. Young’s unless there are 800 places where people The climax of this feature was the opening illustration: need the message the Church of the recorded message from Rev. Jarrell W. “As Professor Mullen sang that Nazarene alone has the responsibility to Garsee, who had landed in our newest song tonight, ‘Little Is Much if God bring. As individual Nazarenes, we must overseas field less than two months be­ fore. The message, with a background of a gospel song by our congregation in American Samoa, was clear and heart­ warming. In the few weeks the Garsees had been on this new field twenty-two seekers had knelt for prayer in their services in a home. The presence of the Lord swept across the great audience in the Municipal Au­ ditorium as Song Evangelist DeVerne Mullen sang, and time w'as forgotten in shouts of rejoicing. It was late when General Superintend­ ent Samuel Young stepped to the pulpit for the final message, but in five brief moments the challenge of home mis­ sions was brought squarely before us. He spoke of his concern in recent years about the General Budget and the “10 per cent” program of giving for world evangelism, and said, “What I am afraid of is that we will make the General Budget and these thrilling stories to­ night an escape proposition and find our satisfaction in what others are doing and make our service purely monetary Rev. J. J. Scheepers tells how the Lord directed him to the Church of the Nazarene. Although seriously injured in an auto accident last and make our prayer remote, instead of year, he was sufficiently recovered to fulfill his election as a General asking God to help us to roll up our Assembly delegate from the South African District. He is pastor of sleeves and believe God to move into our church at Lusaka, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

AUGUST 24, I960 • (627) 15 carry a home missionary burden that 12 with forty-seven charter members. will see the need for new churches on The congregation is worshiping in a our district and do something about school building until this church build­ planting them there. No one alse is go­ ing is completed. Rev. David E. Bailey ing to start these new churches for us. is pastor. We congratulate the Colorado The As Dr. Young said: "The truth is, we District for this report of our first new Sunday School wouldn’t do less than 1,000 if we would church. all obey God and put things to work.” CORRECTION: Through our error Lesson we failed to include one church on the ROBERT L. First New Church Indianapolis District in our report for SAWYER The first report of a new church this the quadrennium in the July 27 issue. quadrennium was received from Dr. Os­ Our apologies. This made a total of car J. Finch. The South Gate Church 499 new churches for the 1956-60 quad­ in Colorado Springs was organized July rennium. Topic for September 4: God’s Hand in History S c r ip t u r e : Isaiah 10:5-34; 14:24-27 (Printed: Isaiah 10:5-7, 12-15; 14:24-27) G o l d e n T e x t : The Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it1 nsu er corn er and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? (Isaiah 14:27) God is still active in the affairs of men and nations. As we read of the arrogant Conducted by W. T. PURKISER, Editor insults of godless dictators, the rising tide of nationalism, and the revolutions Wherein lies the “part” of partial sanctification? Is it in the work of grace for independence, we cannot but look to itself, or is it that only a part of the person is sanctified? In the cleansing the Word of God for promise and direc­ of a vessel, only a part may be cleansed; but that part is entirely cleansed. tion for our day. Is this the case in the spiritual realm? The Hand of God: T he history of Initial sanctification is probably a more or less of the sinner’s defilement, the nation of Israel teaches us that only better term than partial, although we do It is a definite term, and is limited as we love God and keep His command­ use the latter phrase. It is justified by strictly to that guilt and acquired de­ ments can we hope to have His approba­ the fact that part of the sin problem is pravity attaching to actual sins, for tion and help. dealt with at conversion. which the sinner is himself responsible” There have been other Hitlers and Dr. H. Orton Wiley says at this point, (Christian Theology, II, 480) . Mussolinis and Stalins in previous cen­ “Defilement attaches to sinful acts, and Incidentally, you would profit by turies, and the dictators of our day may so also does guilt, which is the con­ reading Dr. Wiley’s complete discussion make them look mild in comparison. sciousness of sin as our own. There in Christian Theology, II, 464-86. If Dr. But there is a sense in which God has must be, therefore, this initial cleansing, Wiley has ever written anything with said and still says, "Thus far and no concomitant with the other blessings of which I do not agree, I haven’t read it farther shalt thou go,” to those who the first work of grace, if this guilt and yet. Not that I understand it all. But seek power and domination without the acquired depravity are to be removed what I do understand is so good, I am acknowledgment of the sovereignty of from the sinner. Since that which re­ convinced that the rest is just as good or God. moves pollution and makes holy is prop­ better. In any case, Dr. Wiley’s three- God is the Creator and Preserver of erly called ‘sanctification,’ this first or volume work on theology is a worthy the universe. He is still present, not initial cleansing is ‘partial’ sanctifica­ investment for any lover of spiritual only in the natural laws and moral laws, tion. But the term is not an indefinite truth.—W. T. P. but is active in the affairs of men and one, referring to the cleansing away of nations as they will allow Him. Many godless men and nations have shaken Our pastor took into membership a man who smokes cigarettes and does their fists in the face of God. But men not hide the fact. Have we changed our rules? don’t break the laws of God; the laws We have not changed our rules. However, it is probable that the man will break men. God will have the In fact, the passing years only in question had assured your pastor that ultimate and final victory! “This is the strengthen the conviction that God led he had given up smoking before he was purpose . . . this is the hand . . . who the founding fathers in drawing up some received into membership. Unfortunate­ shall turn it back?” (14:26-27) standards by which holy people may live ly, the tobacco habit is not always easy The Hope in God: The plans and in a changing world. to get rid of. I have known many who purposes of God are ultimately success­ The use of tobacco is a case in point. have been delivered from all desire for ful. Hezekiah was able to stand still The flood of scientific evidence of recent tobacco when they were converted. But and sec this fact fulfilled before his years concerning the relationship be­ I have known some who struggled long, eyes. tween smoking and lung cancer and and had some falls, before they finally As the Lord had punished the North­ heart and liver ailments makes it all but learned to walk without the weed. ern Kingdom of Israel by captivity, the impossible for any intelligent Christian This can put a pastor in a pretty Syrians, Egyptians, and border nations, to continue to defile the temple of the tough spot. He is loyal to the church so would God take care of the Assyrians, Holy Ghost by this practice. If there which gives him a place to preach. But who were used of God for the punish­ was ever any doubt as to the effects of he sees the erring member as a soul for ment of these other nations. nicotine on the human body, such doubt whom Christ died. In such a time, both Jerusalem was to be freed from her is now completely dispelled for all who minister and layman need the sympa­ oppressors because she, with her King are not so wedded to darkness that they thetic prayers of God’s people.—W. T. P. Hezekiah, had put away their idols and will not see the light. were serving the I.ord.

16 (628) • HERALD OF HOLINESS Certainly we cannot expect Cod to We have been called lo preach and to cents but which had been forgotten by deliver us from all harm and danger. live the whole counsel of God. With them until God spoke to their hearts. But we can know that “all things work His Spirit we shall succeed! “For the 'I lien there was the demon-possessed together for good to them that love God, Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who woman who one day started to pray at to them who are the called according to shall disannul it? and his hand is the altar, but the demonic pressure and his purpose” (Romans 8:28). God is stretched out, and who shall turn it inner soul conflict were so great that willing to help those who put their back?” (Isaiah 14:27) she left the altar shaking, twitching, and trust in Him. yelling, and ran out of the church. The God has a plan for our nation, our Christians ran after her and brought Lesson material is based on Internationa! Sunday church, for you and for me. We must School Lessons, the International Bible Lessons for her back to the altar. After several days find that blueprint and order our lives Christian Teaching, copyrighted by the International of intense praying, she was gloriously Council of Religious Fdncation, and is used by its by it—for. like Esther, this is our day. permission. delivered! T he last service ended in a spon­ taneous testimony and praise time. Everyone was bursting with a testimony. Shouts of praise mingled with the speaking. The pressure lanterns burned out, but no one wanted to leave. Waves of blessing and victory spread over the Foreign M issions 3 congregation until midnight. God has given us a wonderful revival! To Him be all the honor, praise, and glory! Your prayers are definitely being GEORGE COULTER, Secretary answered.—T h e A r m a n d D o l l s , P ortu­ guese East Africa. a real deluge from above. The two na­ Prayer Request for Mr. Gay tive evangelists were at their very best. Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Gay, on fur­ I have never heard them preach with so lough from the Cape Verde Islands, much spiritual power before. The Lord “The resurrected Christ put meaning have had to cancel their deputation seemed to have touched their tongues back into life, and also provided the work because of Mr. Gay’s illness. They with a “live coal from off the altar” and means for sustaining the life of His have returned to their home in Britain. given them each a fresh anointing for followers. The Apostle Peter stands Please pray for Mr. Gay, that his health this meeting. The spiritual atmosphere out as a monument to divine grace will be fully restored and he will be throughout the whole week was won­ and mercy. His testimony is filled with able to continue his service for God on derful—so easy to sing, pray, and seek the echoes of that first Easter morning. the foreign field. the Lord. Because He lives, we also shall live!”— The church was chuck-full in every C l a y t o n D . B a i l e y . Mark Your Calendar service, with adults and young people Be sure to attend one of the Mission­ occupying all benches and every bit of ary Sending Centers that are coming available floor space. The children had It Is Not Mine in September—a great gathering of fur­ their revival at the same time in a loughed missionaries, new missionary school room close by. to Question appointees, and missionary-minded Naz- On Sunday morning it was necessary arenes. Dr. George Coulter, executive to close the church doors when the B y EDITH ROBERTS secretary of the Department of Foreign church was packed to capacity, so that It is not mine to question Missions, will be in charge of these two- the noise and disturbance outside could God’s way of life for me. day conventions, and one of our general be kept at a minimum during the It is but mine to follow superintendents will be present at each preaching service. Many people sat on Each day more faithfully. one. the outside of the church and listened Though rough may be my pathway, Check the dates: to the message through the open win­ So rugged and so steep, September 5-6—Indianapolis, Indiana dows. W hen the altar call was given, When trusting Him completely, September 8-9—Charleston, W.Va. the altar was soon lined three-deep. A The Lord my soul will keep. September 12-13—Dallas, Texas number who had been listening outside September 15-16—Phoenix, Arizona came in to seek the Lord. In service It is not mine to question Services three times daily: 10 a.m., after service a great volume of prayer When days are dark and drear, 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Plan to stay ascended to the throne as needy hearts And I can find no reason the entire two days. sought the Lord. For shadows that appear; Today we are rejoicing and praising Still far above each storm cloud, NOTICE the Lord for the wonderful victories I’ll find a rainbow there; Please do NOT send any more used won in this meeting. Among the many And just above the rainbow victories there were the two girls who clothing or bandages to New Guinea. Is God with love to share. The government is now enforcing new have recently been freed from having to regulations which complicate the im­ marry heathen men. They live at our It is not m ine to question portation of these items. Some boxes mission station now. With arms lifted My Lord from day to day, were recently destroyed by the officials in praise to God, and tears of joy flow­ But clasp His hand more tightly, at the port of entry.—M a x C o n d e r , New ing down their radiant faces, they re­ Then trust Him and obey. Guinea. joiced and shouted their praises to the Mighty One who had delivered them. Someday God’s books will open, The mission carpenter prayed through With answers all made plain. Tavane Revival No more I’ll need to question Sunday night was the closing service and made restitution to the missionary When God has called my name. of the revival here in the main station for the tools he had taken. Others came church. Much prayer and personal work to our door to pay debts which some­ Copyright © 1960 by Lillenas Publishing Co. preceded this meeting and God sent us times were less than one and a half International copyright secured. All rights reserved.

AUGUST 25, 1960 • (629) 17 M a in e —George E. l eague 7"> High Street Vayiume ifjoutuf tfeojdeb tJociefif a n d Fairfield, Maine M in n e s o t a —John W. Bruce Jlfagatene fotnick S P c c ie ty 8362 Pierce, N.E. Minneapolis 21. Minn. PAUL SKILES, Secretary So u t h A r k a n s a s—Bill Jetton 1319 W. 37th Street North Little Rock, Arkansas So u t h e r n C a l if o r n ia —Reuben R. Welch District N.Y.P.S. Presidents, 1960-61 ">015 Lew Davis Street Long Beach. California The following have recently been C a n ad a W e s t -Rev. Ron Borden So u t h w e s t I n d ia n a —Mr. Edward Mason 610 Broadway Avenue elected or re-elected to serve as district 912 W . College Street N.Y.P.S. presidents tor the year 1960-61: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Oakland City, Indiana A b il e n e —Rev. W. M. Dorough F l o r id a —Tom Ream W e s t V ir g in ia —Rev. Jack Archer 1404 Lancaster 601 S. Alachua St. Lincoln Avenue at Main Street Big Spring, Texas Lake Citv, Florida Elkins, West Virginia

Servicem en’s Corner

helped greatly to sustain, encourage, and inform New Church— Japan me.” “The Far East Church of the Nazarene was —N o r m a n M . M a l in ic h organized in Tokyo on May 30, 1960. Dr. William Eckel, district superintendent of the Japanese District, was in charge. There were twelve char­ ter members—all service personnel. Attendance Appreciation is averaging near forty, with Sunday school, morn­ “I am writing to express my deepest apprecia­ ing worship, Sunday evening service, and Thurs­ tion for the wonderful literature you have sent day night prayer meeting. me. It has been a source of inspiration and a "The address is: Tama-Shin-Ko-En, # 280 thrill to see what our church is doing. Kunitachi, Kunitachi-Machi, Kitatama-Gun, To- “May God bless and continue to use you, who kyo, Japan (about five minutes from Tachikawa make it possible for the gospel to be heard and Air Force Base). read throughout our movement! We servicemen "Some Japanese attend the services now, and really appreciate all you have done for us.” soon Sunday afternoon services will be started —V ic t o r M. B u f f e y , USN for the Japanese. Eventually this will become a Japanese church, and is now under the direc­ tion of the Japanese District. “All service personnel in the area are urged Thank You to attend the services.” “We have appreciated receiving the letters and —T/S g t . G e r a l d A. B o h a i .l periodicals more than we can say. It has made us feel so much closer to our church and the From the Navy Nazarene people. We have enjoyed attending the Nazarene services in Frankfurt with Rev. Jerry “I have received the Nazarene literature for Johnson. We are leaving the army with the most of my naval service and the Herald has been knowledge that Jesus goes with us wherever we a blessing. I read all of them, and pass them along to my shipmates. . . . Remember me in your prayers. Thanks for everything.” - C l a y t o n a n d D o r o t h y S m it h —W il l ia m F . B o w d e n , H M C

Discharged N azarene S ervicemen’s C ommission “I want to express my deepest thanks for the 'good news’ you have kept sending me. It has ’& ru£*U /.$jtfcfa*t4 \DIRECTOR

18 (630) • HERALD OF HOLINESS M E W 8 zr~STlm&

Southwestern Ohio Hampton, Virginia—Our church has vocal and instrumental, revealing the District Assembly enjoyed a good year. We began the wealth of talent in young lives and The anointing of God was upon the church year with 28 members, and closed churches. historic first assembly of the newly or­ with 47, with 12 of the new ones coming The privilege of using the nearby ganized Southwestern Ohio District, in in by profession of faith. This small recreation area—kindly and gratuitously session at the Nazarene Center, St. group and our friends contributed over loaned by Paton & Baldwins, a noted Marys, Ohio, July 14 and 15. $10,500 for all purposes during the year. Scottish wool firm—gave admirable fa­ Dr. Hardy C. Powers, general superin­ We have averaged 72 in Sunday school cilities for recreation. Under the guid­ tendent, guided the assembly in his for the year, climaxing at the close of a ance of Rev. B. Farmer, district characteristic orderly fashion, and ig­ successful vacation Bible school (aver­ president, the N.Y.P.S. committee’s wise nited the holy flames of Pentecostal age attendance of 50) , with 104 attend­ and efficient planning allowed time and passion in the hearts of the entire dele­ ing the demonstration program in Sun­ place for the impromptu “extras”— gation and visitors with his plea for day school on the closing Sunday. Last spiritual and sidesplitting—that dis­ "Evangelism First” during the approach­ April we purchased a two-acre tract in tinguish every institute from its prede­ ing days. a growing section of the city, near to cessor. A happy and lively party Rev. M. E. Clay, appointed superin­ several military installations. We reno­ alighted in the heart of Glasgow after tendent of the new district on last April vated a small house on the property and a week that had passed all too quickly 1, presented the annual report of the are using it as a parsonage until we are amid lochs and banks and braes.—A. J. district, giving praise and credit for the able to build our church. We have L o w n , Reporter and Dean. accomplishments of the year to the re­ plans to clear the remaining debt by next spring and be ready to build our tired and beloved former superintendent, Canada Atlantic District Dr. W. E. Albea. church. We have appreciated the min­ In appreciation for Rev. M. E. Clay, istry of our pastor, Rev. Robert E. N.Y.P.S. Convention and the appointment made by the Board Grosse. and the services are well attend­ ed. During the year we had a youth The seventeenth annual N.Y.P.S. con­ of General Superintendents, the assembly vention of the Canada Atlantic District extended to the new district superin­ revival and a ten-clay revival, which were well attended and helpful to the church. was held on July 9 in Moncton, N.B., tendent an almost unanimous vote for with the district president, Rev. Verbal —M rs. L o u is e B. C o r b e t t , Reporter. his continued tenure and a generous Williams, presiding. cash love offering. The challenging message by Dr. W il­ Far-reaching goals have been accepted bv the new district and a contagious Fort Clark, North Dakota—Since my lard Taylor, president of Canadian coming here as pastor on August 1, 1957, Nazarene College, and the excellent mu­ spirit of unity and zeal prevail among sic of the C.N.C. “Master’s Men” Quartet the members. God has blessed the labors of church and pastor. The roof has been replaced, the contributed greatly to the success of the The reports from the 75 churches and convention. 3 missions indicate a total membership heating plant put in working condition, of 7,175; a total district giving for gen­ the church auditorium remodeled and Following the report of our retiring eral interests of $90,121, and a grand redecorated, Sunday school equipment district president, Rev. Verbal Williams, total for all giving of §1,014,773. The installed, and a small but comfortable a love offering was presented to him, Sunday school enrollment is 17,fi90 with modern parsonage moved in on a full evidencing appreciation for his efficient an average weekly attendance of 9,011. basement. The Sunday school has a and faithful leadership during the past Dr. Powers had charge of the ordina­ remarkable attendance record; the three years. Rev. and Mrs. Williams tion service with Max M. Snider re­ church has received a number of mem­ and daughter, Peggy, arc beginning our ceiving elder’s orders. bers on confession of faith, most of them new Nazarene work in St. John's, New­ Following the district assembly, the saved at our altars; and the church is in foundland, in August (i960). The district N.F.M.S. convention was con­ good spiritual and financial condition. newly elected district president is Rev. ducted with Miss R uth Matchett, mis­ We enjoyed Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Perkins Owen Underwood of Dartmouth, N.S. sionary on furlough from South Africa, and family, missionaries from Africa, Reports from the local presidents and as the speaker. Mrs. Clay was elected being with us for a number of services. the district officers revealed a good as the district missionary president.— They are outstanding and we greatly year: $325.00 given for home missions, appreciated having them. We thank W e s l e y K . P o o l e , Reporter. .$91.00 for the Bible Society, and $327.00 God for His blessings.—V e r n o n H. for youth camp. Membership stands at W il l a r d , Pastor. 219. The district Quiz Cup was won by Fort Lauderdale, Florida—Faith Church the Oxford, N.S., society; and the dis­ recently closed a successful eight-day trict reading contest winners were Mrs. revival. It was sponsored by the Sun­ N.Y.P.S. Institute British Isles North District Clinton Davison and Mrs. Marie Wil­ day school superintendent and teachers, liams, Oxford. N.S. with the full co-operation of the pastor, Representing almost twenty churches Rev. Walter Wilcox reported that sev­ under the direction of Evangelist Ellis of the British Isles North District, sixty eral young people had received definite Blythe. He held two services each Sun­ N.Y.P.S. members enjoyed institute experiences of salvation at a successful day morning, using Johnny Gospel week (July 23 to 30) at Gaen House, youth camp held at Lower Buctouche, (Charlie McCarthy of the Bible) in the Alloa, one of Scotland’s lovliest mansion N.B. Brother Wilcox has been re­ Sunday school hour, closing with good homes, a perfect venue for holiday fel­ appointed as director for the youth altar services. Each teacher worked lowship in study, devotion, recreation, camp. His leadership in this important with his class, the attendance was good and excursions amid beautiful mountain phase of our young people’s work is each night, and the altar was filled with scenery. deeply appreciated. seekers. A nice group of "new” Naza­ renes was added to the church member­ T he lectures and evening messages of T he closing service of the convention ship. We thank God for the ministry of Rev. T. Crichton Mitchell enthralled was highlighted by a wonderful altar Brother Blythe with us. This five-year- and blessed this wonderful group of service. The Canada Atlantic young old church has stayed well above last Nazarenes, leading to profitable practical people are realizing to a greater degree year's Sunday school average of 141 even discussion and memorable prayer sea­ than ever before that we are not our own. but HIS.—M a r y A. S h a r p e , R e­ during the summer.—J essf. O a k l e y , Pas­ sons and personal consecration. Each tor. day brought varied musical specials. porter. AUGUST 24, 1960 • (631) 19 McComb, Mississippi —First Church recently closed one of the greatest re­ MEMORIAL SERVICE vivals in many years—78 seekers at the Under the leadership of District Su­ istry, gave a glowing report of their altar, and 26 uniting with the church. perintendent B. V. Seals, the Washington deep devotion to Christ and the church. The special workers were Evangelist J. D. Pacific District conducted a memorial Paul and Marjorie Wordsworth were Carleton (brother of the pastor) and service on Friday, July 22, at Central both ordained ministers. Majorie was wife, and Dwight and Norma Jean Church in Vancouver, Washington, for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herron of Meredith. We appreciated the fearless, Rev. and Mrs. Paul Wordsworth, for­ Grandview, Washington, and was a God-anointed preaching of Evangelist merly pastors at Ridgefield, Washington, graduate of Northwest Nazarene College. Carleton, and Mrs. Carleton did a splen­ and for Rev. and Mrs. Gary H. T hom p­ She was the district treasurer of the did job with our children, night after son, formerly pastors at Woodland, N.F.M.S., and was an elected delegate to night. The Merediths are the best as Washington. The two couples were fly­ the General N.F.M.S. Convention. Mrs. musicians, singers, and compassionate ing to Kansas City on Wednesday, June E. F.. Baker, district N.F.M.S. president, workers; they get under the load and 15, to attend the sessions of the general spoke of Marjorie’s spiritual life and of pray for seekers. First Church has made conventions and the General Assembly. her utterly dedicated spirit to the Lord, some wonderful progress during our Their pilot and owner of the plane in to the church, and to her assigned work. more than eleven years here; more than which they were flying was Jack Fer­ Rev. Paul Wordsworth was the son of two-thirds of the present membership guson, businessman of Longview, Wash­ the much loved pioneers, Rev. and Mrs. have been received since we came. We ington, and recent convert to Christ, E. E. Wordsworth, of Seattle, W ashing­ have a wonderful people—they co­ W 'ho also had planned to attend the ton. Paul’s two brothers: John, of operate, have vision, and love God. General Assembly sessions. T he inter­ Seattle, advisory board member and the This is evidenced by the fact that we vening five weeks of intensive searching treasurer of the Washington Pacific Dis­ now have property valued at $140,000 had failed to produce any evidence of trict; and Earl, of Spokane, were both with a debt of only $12,000. We have the lost persons or plane. It is assumed lay delegates to the General Assembly. a membership of 263, with a Sunday that they crashed somewhere in the Paul w'as a graduate of Northwest Naza­ school attendance of 200. W ith the aid rugged terrain of northwest Wyoming. rene College; he was a delegate to the of the district and District Superin­ In spite of the tragic loss to the fam­ General Sunday School Convention. tendent Stucki we have sponsored and ilies and to the church in the death of Rev. Morris Chalfant, pastor of Cen­ helped to build five other churches. We these two devoted couples, the memorial tral Church, Seattle, read the obituaries love the Lord, the Church of the Naza­ service throughout expressed a beautiful of Rev. and Mrs. Paul Wordsworth, and rene, and a lost world. We have a note of victory over death. Dr. Seals, also read a very beautiful and challeng­ one-hour “live” broadcast each Sunday who had come to the memorial service ing tribute to the Wordsworths written night from our church, a daily coun­ from many days of personal and inten­ by Mrs. Margaret Pearson, an active seling program over another station, and sive search, brought great comfort and member and w'orker of the Ridgefield a devotional program three days a week lift to the hearts of all the bereaved as church. The Wordsworths leave four —all provided by our friends. If you he spoke from Romans 8:28 and 32. children: Linda, Mark, David, and Beth. have friends here, write us and we’ll be Telegrams were read by ministerial ad­ Dr. W. D. McGraw, superintendent of glad to contact them.—C. B. C a r l e t o n , visory board members, Roy Yeider and the Oregon Pacific District, read the Pastor. Virgil Grover. They included messages scriptures. Dr. E. E. Zachary, superin­ of sympathy from Dr. Hardy C. Powers, tendent of the Northwest District, led Anderson, Indiana—The East 38th general superintendent, for the general the large congregation in prayer. With Street Church recently had the greatest church; and from Dr. John E. Riley, Rev. Vernon Wilcox at the organ, the revival of its history. Rev. Charles A. president, for Northwest Nazarene Col- singers included Mrs. Vernon Wilcox, Fisher of Florida was the evangelist; he lege. Mr. George Brediker, minister of music is a man of God, full of faith and of Rev. Ed. Kincaid, pastor at Kelso, at the Seattle Central Church, and Mr. the Holy Ghost. There were more than Washington, who had led Jack Ferguson Charles Johnson of Vancouver Hillcrest Church. sixty seekers, with few barren altars. to Christ, gave a vivid description of Drunkards came from the taverns, back­ Jack’s victory over sin and his set pur­ Honorary pallbearers for the two slidden church members were reclaimed, pose to follow Christ. He spoke of the families included the following minis­ people came from other churches and high regard expressed by many Long­ ters: for the Paul Wordsworths—W. R. received a mighty spiritual anointing, view businessmen for Jack’s changed Wise, I7.. E. Baker, P. J. Bartram, Darrell and children and young people were life. Teare, E. L. Bohannon, Ramon Vander- filled with the Spirit. At the close of pool; for the Gary Thompsons—Fred the three-week revival the pastor bap­ Rev. Gary H. Thompson had been Fowler, Rudolph Quiram, Marvin tised thirty-six and received sixteen into converted at the Portland First Church Dirkse, Arthur Mottram, Howard church membership, fourteen of them and attended Cascade College in Port­ Stephens, Robert Sheppard. by profession of faith. Our Sunday land. In his first pastorate at Wood­ The service was concluded wTith the school attendance has risen each week land he built a lovely church building. singing of “The Eastern Gate” by a great during the summer, finances have in­ His wife, formerly Joyce Edwards, choir of ministers present, and with the creased wonderfully, and the spiritual daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence benediction by Rev. Melton Thomas, life of the entire church has been Edwards, of Amboy, Washington, was pastor of the Valley Church in Spokane, gloriously revitalized. Since the close very highly respected for her devotion Washington. of the meeting, the high tide has con­ to Christ both at school and at church God has taken to himself four of the tinued, proving it was of God. We have and, with her husband, she carried a choicest, most devoted, sacrificial, whole­ had cottage prayer meetings on Tuesday spiritual passion for their people at hearted Christians and workers it has night, evangelistic prayer meeting on Woodland. Since her death her brother, ever been our privilege to know and to Wednesday night, and personal visita­ Larry Edwards, has settled a call to the fellowship. And while we cannot fathom tion on Thursday night, along with ministry and will attend Northwest Naz­ it all, “we know that all things work street meetings—and folk are still getting arene College this fall. Rev. Bob Den­ together lor good to them that love saved and sanctified. We give thanks ham, pastor at Amboy, formerly the pas­ God, to them who are the called accord­ to God for the work of faith and power tor of Joyce and closely affiliated with ing to his purpose” (Romans 8:28) .— through the ministry of Evangelist the Thompsons in their Woodland min­ P. J. B a r t r a m , Reporter. Charles A. Fisher, and for the wonderful co-operation of our people.—R ic h a r d D. us in a wonderful way. This was our us, c/o our publishing house, P.O. Box M o c k , Pastor. first meeting since returning to the 527, Kansas City 41, Missouri.” field, and we feel we are back in the Evangelist Joel Danner reports: “Wife work where God wants us. Pastor Doug­ Evangelist D. C. Van Slyke writes that and I closed a meeting in July with las Sartin and his wife are talented he has an open date, October 16 to 26, our church in Magnolia, Mississippi. young people. The church board gave which he’d like to slate somewhere be­ It was good to work with this fine group us a call to return in the fall of 1962. tween Ohio and Illinois, as he will be again after about six years, and the We have a good slate for the remainder in that vicinity at the time. Write him, closing Sunday morning God met with of this year and a start into ’61. Write 508 Sixteenth Ave., S., Nampa, Idaho.

20 (632) • HERALD OF HOLINESS Rev. William F. Fightmaster reports: “After thirteen years serving in the pas­ torate, I am entering the field of evan­ gelism. I am making up my slate and will be glad to go as the Lord may lead. I am a commissioned evangelist of the Attend . . . Southwestern Ohio District. Write me, 2663 Blackhawk Road, Dayton 20, Ohio."

Rev. Herman S. Fales writes: “After serving as pastor of our church in CHURCH SCHOOLS Arnold, Nebraska, I am now entering the evangelistic field, and will be glad to go wherever the Lord may lead for free­ will offerings. I am a commissioned CONVENTION evangelist of the Nebraska District. Write me, 3707 DeLuil Avenue, Tampa, Florida, c/o J. P. Fales.” . . . closest to you

Evangelist Paul R. Smith writes: “This is my first report since the home- Septem ber 12-13 Hutchinson, Kansas going of my wonderful wife, one year First Church of the Nazarene ago on September 9. My call is to the field of evangelism, and I have no plans but to continue in this work until God Septem ber 15-16 Des Moines, Iowa directs otherwise. This has been a good District Campgrounds year in spite of the loss of my com­ panion; heaven is now richer for me. My first meeting was at Baltimore East October 13-14 Denver, Colorado Church, Maryland, with Pastor Boats, First Church of the Nazarene where God gave us twenty-five souls; at Bellaire, Ohio, with Pastor Richie, more than twenty sought God at the altar; October 16-17 Salt Lake City, Utah at Moundsville, West Virginia, with First Church of the Nazarene Rev. Mr. Woolems, again we had more than twenty seekers at the altar. Other meetings were at Bethel Church, Cum­ October 18 Reno, Nevada berland, Maryland, with forty-nine seek­ First Church of the Nazarene ers; two wonderful meetings for my brother-in-law, at Meads Chapel and at Headsville, West Virginia, in the Meth­ October 20-21 Richmond, California odist church, with seventeen seekers; to First Presbyterian Church New Cumberland, West Virginia, with twelve seekers; at Westminster, Mary­ land, a fine three-week meeting with October 24-25 Fresno, California more than seventy seekers; and at Broad Memorial Auditorium Top City, Pennsylvania, with twenty seekers. Following this we were at Bloomington, Illinois; Sarcoxie, Mis­ Novem ber 14-15 Little Rock, Arkansas souri; Augusta, Kansas: at Cedar Springs, First Church of the Nazarene Oklahoma; and at this writing I am at the Mapleshade Church in Alma, Arkan­ sas. In each of these meetings God N ovem ber 17-18 Houston, Texas blessed and gave seekers. We appre­ First Church of the Nazarene ciate the good pastors with whom we have worked. I have a good slate for the fall and on into the spring of ’61. Again I thank all my good friends who Workshops for all age-group teachers and workers. Sessions have prayed for me while my wife was in the hospital and the days since then. for pastors, Sunday school superintendents, supervisors, I ask a continued interest in your prayers workers in Home Department, Cradle Roll, and Caravans. as I work for His kingdom.”

Lakeland, Florida—The Crystal Lake Church recently closed one of the best Conventions begin at 1:30 p.m. of ihe first day except at revival efforts in its history, with Rev. Salt Lake City and Reno. Vernon Hurles of Trevecca Nazarene College as God’s anointed speaker. The revival was of a spontaneous nature, with little public advertising, yet back­ Sponsored by your sliders w'ere reclaimed and new people sought God for salvation at the altar of District Church School Board prayer. One of the outstanding events of the meeting was the healing of Sister and Hurles’s mother, who had had a bad fall and had been in the hospital for The Department of Church Schools two W’eeks. She was able to attend the Church of the Nazarene services on the closing Sunday of the meeting. We give God praise for all His wonderful blessings.—J a m e s O. D e a l , Pastor.

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Pittsburgh District Assembly Other high lights included one of the D istrict Assembly Schedule South Carolina ...... September 14 and 15 The fifty-third annual assembly of the best-attended vacation Bible schools North Carolina ...... September 21 and 22 Pittsburgh District was held July 20 and prepared and directed by Rev. and Mrs. New York ...... September 30 and October 1 Byron Maybury, pre-breakfast interces­ 21 at the Alameda Park campground, HUGH C. BENNER Butler. Dr. Samuel Young, general su­ sory prayer meetings, a large youth choir Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City perintendent, presided with grace and led by Rev. John Nielson, and a former 10, Mo. Eastern Nazarene College male quartet District Assembly Schedule efficiency, bringing messages of help and Joplin ...... September 1 and 2 inspiration. of singers and trombonists who helped Rev. R. B. Acheson, giving his third on Sunday night. V. H. LEWIS If camp meeting is a barometer, Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City report as district superintendent, an­ 10, Mo. nounced an increase in giving for all New England is to enjoy one of the best District Assembly Schedule purposes to $085,000. years spiritually.—A l St ie f k l , Reporter. Houston ...... August 31 and September 1 Southeast Oklahoma ...... September 14 and 15 The N.Y.P.S. president, Rev. Maync ANNOUNCEMENTS Southwest Oklahoma ...... September 21 and 22 Minich, Jr., reported an increase of one North Arkansas ...... September 28 and 29 RECOMMENDATION— Rev. Daniel E . Woodward, hundred in attendance during the year. pastor’ of Westside Church, Portsmouth, Ohio, is Rev. Russell R. Merriman, re-elected as resigning to enter the evangelistic field. He has district Church Schools chairman, an­ done a good work in our church and also in the District Assembly Information Wesleyan Methodist church, from which he came. HOUSTON— Assembly, August 31 to September 1, nounced a similar gain in average Sun­ I commend him to the consideration of church at First Church, 46 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas. day school attendance. boards and pastors for the work of evangelism. Send m ail, merchandise, and other items relating Mrs. George R. Sarber, district Write him, 1523 Chi 11 icothe S t., Portsmouth, Ohio. to the assembly c/o the entertaining pastor, Rev. Harvey S. Galloway, Superintendent of Central Ohio Hugh B. Dean, 46 Waugh Drive, Houston, Texas. N.F.M.S. president, reported 246 addi­ D istrict. (N .Y .P .S . convention, August 29; N .F.M .S . con­ tional members in the missionary so­ vention, August 30; Sunday school convention, ciety, and district-wide giving of $80,500. WEDDING BELLS August 31 .) Dr. V. H. Lewis presiding. Miss Carol Mathis of Kansas City, and Mr. Roger About one-third of the churches on Kibby of Whiteman A ir Force Base, Missouri, were KANSAS CITY— Assembly, August 31 to Septem­ the district reported “10 per cent” giv­ united in marriage on Ju ly 23 at the home of Rev. ber 1, at the District Center, 7700 Antioch Road, ing, with ten on the Evangelistic Honor Paul McGrady, pastor of St. Paul's Church of the Overland Park, Kansas. Send m ail, merchandise, Nazarene, Kansas City, Missouri, with Rev. Mc­ and other items relating to the assembly c/o Roll. Grady officiating. Dr. Jarrette Aycock, Nazarene Publishing House, In the closing service a class of candi­ 2923 Troost Ave., Kansas City 41, Missouri. Dr. dates was ordained to the ministry: Miss Cynthia Rosser and Robert Dykhouse of Jarrette Aycock, 7700 Antioch Road, Overland Park, Ionia, Michigan, were united in marriage on July Kansas, will be the entertaining host. (N.Y.P.S. Dale Bissell, Earl Huston, Jr., Mrs. John 2 at Ionia with Rev. Dwight Keller and Rev. A . M. convention, August 29; N .F.M .S . convention, August Kuhn, Paul Knight, Joseph Kanzlemar, Wells officiating. 3 0 .) Dr. Samuel Young presiding. George Lashley, and Ralph Hysong. BORN— to Professor Charles R. and Doris (Biggs) LOUISIANA— Assembly, August 31 to September Mrs. Helen Sipe Fisher was given con­ Gailey of Eastern Nazarene College, Wollaston, 1, at the District Center, Pineville, Louisiana. (In­ secrated deaconess’ orders. Massachusetts, a daughter, Carol Lynne, on Ju ly 29. structions to reach the Center— It is located on T he district camp meeting was held U .S. Hiway 71, five miles north of Alexandria.) Send — to Harold and Ruth Quarles of Pasadena, m ail, merchandise, and other items relating to the at Alameda Park immediately following California, twin boys, Donald Lee and Ronald Lee, assembly c/o the entertaining pastor, Rev. Carl the assembly, with special speakers, Rev. on July 21. Bunch, 802 Texas, Alexandria, Louisiana. (Sunday Maynard James of England, and Evan­ school convention, August 29; N .F.M .S . convention, — to Mr. and Mrs. James Knox of Nazarene Theo­ August 3 0 .) Dr1. Hardy C. Powers presiding. gelist Paul Stewart. Miss Helen Green­ logical Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, a daughter, lee capably directed the musical pro­ Rhonda Lee, on Ju ly 6. JO PLIN — Assembly, September 1 and 2, at First gram, using young people in choir, Presbyterian Church, Fifth and Pine, Pittsburg, — to Rev. Dallas D. and Sandra (Hamlin) Mucci Kansas. Send m ail, merchandise, and other items ensemble, and solo work. The pianist of Tinley Park, Illino is, a son, Dallas James, on relating to the assembly c/o the entertaining pas­ was Mrs. Merlvn Klink; and the organist, May 22. tor, Rev. Floyd Hess, 904 East 4th, Pittsburg, Mrs. Lyle Flinner. Kansas. (N .Y .P .S . convention, August 29; N .F.M .S. SP E C IA L PRAYER IS REQUESTED by a Nazarene convention, August 30; Church Schools convention, Christian Service Training courses brother in Texas "th at God w ill sustain and give August 31 .) Dr'. Hugh C. Benner presiding. were taught mornings by Rev. Berge me victory in a very severe time of testing I've been having for some weeks in body and soul” ; GEORGIA— Assembly, September 7 and 8, at Najarian, outgoing missionary to Leb­ by a Christian brother in Ohio that "m y father Church of the Nazarene, two blocks north of City anon; Rev. Asa Sparks, of Wavnesburg; be saved., our son be sanctified, and that Wife and Square, Swainsboro, Georgia. Send m ail, mer­ and Rev. Charles Coller, of Pittsburgh. I may receive a healing touch"; chandise, and other items relating to the assembly The children’s workers were Rev. and by a Christian friend in Illinois for the "s a l­ c/o the entertaining pastor, Rev. P. C. Hutchinson, vation of a loved one, that he may give up worldly c/o Church of the Nazarene, Swainsboro, Georgia. Mrs. David J. Aldridge. Central Penn­ places," also for an unspoken request, and that (Sunday school convention, September 5 ; N .Y.P.S . sylvania Gospel Band played during the God may help to bring relief from heavy financial and N .F.M .S . conventions, September 6.) Dr. pressure. Hardy C. Powers presiding. final week end of service.—M r s . J. S c o t t N f.w f .l l , Reporter. Directories M IS S IS S IP P I— Assembly, September 14 and 15, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS at First Church, 603 W. Silas Brown S t., Jackson, HARDY C. POWERS Mississippi. Send m ail, merchandise, and other New England Camp Meeting Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City items relating to the assembly c/o the entertaining 10, Mo. pastor, Rev. B. W. Downing, 618 W . Silas Brown “Outstanding” aptly characterizes the District Assembly Schedule S t., Jackson, M ississippi. (N .F .M .S . convention 1960 camp meeting of the New England Louisiana ...... August 31 and September 1 September 13.) Dr. G. B. Williamson presiding. Georgia ...... September 7 and 8 District held at North Reading. Massa­ SOUTH CAROLINA—Assembly, September 14 and chusetts, July 1 to 10—preaching, sing­ G. B. W ILLIAMSON 15. at Fort Mill Church, 109 Harris St., Fort Mill, ing, spirit, and attendance! Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City South Carolina. Send m ail, merchandise, and other 10, Mo. items relating to the assembly c/o the entertain­ The authoritative, thought-provoking District Assembly Schedule ing pastor, Rev. C. M. Knight, 107 Harris, Fort ministry of Dr. T. W. Willingham; the Mississippi ...... September 14 and 15 M ill, South Carolina. (Sunday school convention, Bible exposition, devotional and evan- September 12; N .Y .P .S . and N .F.M .S. conventions, SAMUEL YOUNG September 13.) Dr. D. I. Vanderpool presiding. gelistical, of Dr. Maynard James; the Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City Spirit-anointed, gifted tenor singing of 10, Mo. SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA— Assembly, September Brother Curtis Brown; the overflow D istrict Assembly Schedule 14 and 15, at Church of the Nazarene, 302 South Kansas City ...... August 31 and September 1 9th St, Durant, Oklahoma. Send m ail, merchandise, crowds necessitating enlargement of the South Arkansas ...... September 21 and 22 and other items relating to the assembly c/o the tabernacle; the scores of convicted seek­ entertaining pastor, Rev. Harold C. Harcourt, 302 ers and happy finders—all testified that D. I. VAN DERP00L South 9th S t., Durant, Oklahoma. (N .Y .P .S . con­ Office, 6401 The Paseo, Box 6076, Kansas City vention, September 12; N .F.M .S . convention, Sep­ God was with us! 10, Mo. tember 13.) Dr. V. H. Lewis presiding. 24 (636) • HERALD OF HOLINESS