THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKS continued THE AUSTRALIAN I fl 1 I I CHURCH Maitlyilbett from page seven scholarship, and, within the scope of a work of this size, consist of five volumes on the makes a competent analysis of Old Testarrknt and eight on the the book. RECORD Ere. Clement 51, . Waits has beau Rev, Ray id G. Ouches/Ye, chaplain of appointed curate of Christ Church, Ber- Trinity Grammar School, has been ap- New. The commentary on Ruth by CHURCH RECORD wick with Pakenham East (Melbourne). pointed rector of St. Luke's, Dapto The book deals in three parts such an eminent New Testament The paper for Church of He is a son of Rev. William A. and Mrs (Sydney). THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER - EIGHT1 -EIGHTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION with the history, religion and scholar as Dr Morris would lead England people - Catholic, Watts of St. Stephen's Rectory, Lidcombe Rev. G. Sc Wainwright, curate of St. (Sydney). us to hope that he may )ct ven- Apostolic, Protestant and Jude's. Randwick (Sydney), has seen ap- literature of the Jews from c. 300 Registered at the G P 0., Sydrii, • , , I1 nrinlen u s John Fairfax and Price 10 cents Rev. Rex Davis, secretary of the Aus- pointed curate in charge of Rooty Hill. B.C. to 4 B.C. The historical ture :miller into the held of the Reformed No. 1413. May 16, 1968 as a newst Broadway Sydney. tralian Council of Churches Division of Subscription $2.50 per year. Rev. T. C. G. Thornton. chaplain of section is quite fascinating and Old Testament. Studies. has been appointed associate Editorial and Business: 511 secretary of the World Council of Lincoln Theological College, has been the treatment of Jewish religion Some readers may find his Churches Youth Department in Geneva. appointed lecturer in New Testament at Kent St., Sydney. Phone: the Theological College of the Pacific. (institutions, ideas and parties) is frequent linguistic notes are a Rev. D. R. Evans has been appointed Suva. very valuable for an understand- little tedious, but the serious 61-2975. Office hours: 10 curate of St. James', Dandenong (Mel- Rev. G. Bayles has been appointed ing of the milieu of Gospel his- bible student will have no diffi- a.ni. to 4 p.m. Issued fort- bourne). rector of Kelmscott (Perth). nightly. on alternate 'Thurs- CLERGY CLAIM TO BE AGNOSTICS tory. Sadducees, Pharisees and culty with them and will gain Mr Nigel Sylvester has been appointed William K. Lowther days. Copy deadline Thurs- to succeed Dr John Laird as General Sec- Rev. Canon Scribes become real and intelli- much from this precise analysis iEADERS SUM Clarke, a son of the first archbishop of day preceding date of issue, Melbourne clergymen, the Rev, David Pope, vicor of St. Mathias' retary of the Scripture Union in the U.K. Melbourne, passed away at Chichester on gible. of a book which needs careful WO Formerly an S.U. Staff Worker in Ghana. but earlier receipt preferable. he is a graduate of Cambridge with a April B. at the age of 89. He was best handling if its purpose and T North Richmond, one the Rev. Peter Lane, curate in charge of Holy theology. known as editorial secretary of the Likewise Dr Russell's up-to- first in maths and a second in S.P.C.K., 1915-1944. date account (with comments) of meaning are to be understood. Trinity, Kensington, have declared to the Press that they are agnostics. Bev. John Griffiths, rector of Spring- Rey. G. H. Cooling. of Pinaroo (Ade- the non-canonical literature is -G. Goldsworthy. , (Rockhampton l, has been appointed laide), has been appointed rector of St. 1UP CRUSADES Crucifixion accompanied by words n, s plainly incompatible with the faith of The or of St. Matthew's, Park Avenue. as Paul's, Port Adelaide. from June 21. most illuminating. ROME AND Archbishop of Mel- tures and actions calculated to peon the New Testament, but some of it, i10111 the middle of June. In short, "the blank page sep- bourne, Dr Frank Woods, scorn on the Christian faith and to hold for instance our new understanding of Rev. P. C. Hunter, of Woodville Gar- HE Record asked some of our church leaders up Our Lord to ribald contempt, and, the secular world as God's world. and Venerable Colin D. Schema& will dens (Adelaide). has resigned his charge arating the New Testament from SHORT NOTICES at first suspended Mr lane In general, to give maximum offence. even the concern of "religlonless administer the diocese of Bendigo as the Aus- MASONRY in the four States for their final impressions to take up a chaplaincy with the Old is here filled out with Hit BIBLE - Itt 5 ISM T ti and has suggested to Mr Christian people can only regard the Christianity" has already been bent to Vicar-General during the absence of Bin- tralian Regular Army. Reports that the Roman incident as blasphemous and revolting the service of the truth. Our concepts hopRichards at Lamberth. new meaning...," as the dust- %NI) of the Crusades. Here they are:- Rev. Canon G. A. E. Turner has 51 VERSION. Ed. I'ope that he should resign. -yet we wonder whether these students. of God are being clarified. our under- Catholic Church was about to standing of God's creation is being Rev, Ralph de Vail has resigned from resigned from the parish of Trafalgar cover truthfully claims. John BAILS., London. though all unknowing, were in fact relax its ban on members be- them by sincere, earnest and Then on Tuesday of last re-enacting the events of the first Good deepened, our doctrine of men is being St. Luke's. Ekibin (Brisbane) and from (Gippsland) to become vicar of St. But the reviewer felt less satis- 1968. pp. 1056. $1.85. the rural deanery of Brisbane South He Augustine's. Moreland (Melbourne) from coming Freemasons have been i THE ARCHBISHOP good men. Surely, there is a week Archbishop Woods Friday. enlarged. our Church structures are be- will continue as editor of the "Church June 24. faction about the treatment of The Stirling Bible is a new As to the statements made by Iwo of ing scrutinised - these things are officially denied in a Vatican tremendous challenge to the was reported to have said our number that "a concept of 'God' not loss. Modern study of the Chronicle" and will serve as curate of Canon Wilfred Henn, until recently the canonical books included in edition for schools and its 500 St. Thomas,' Beaudesert. statement, Church in this to take up and no further action would be is meaningless," that we human beings enables us to find fresh enlighten., vicar of Branscombe. Devon, was among line drawings and clear maps by OF PERTH are captains of our own salvation who in God's Word, and we thankleo, the survivors of the Boeing 707 crash at the period (as they are by most The statement, released at the to go on from here, nurturing Rev, Clement A. F. Lane. rector of Horace Knowles help to make taken in the matter. neither need Divine assistance nor can recognise that the creeds and sacraments Kingaroy (Brisbane) has been appointed Heathrow Airport. London, recently. At modem scholarship). Perhaps end of last week, contradicted The Archbishop of Perth, the seed sown by Billy Gra- believe that such assistance is available, of the Church preserve this element of rector of St. Luke's. Ekibin. as from the time he and his wife were on their the Old Testament is "strangely it the -best school Bible produced and the suggestion that the Church is "glyeness" that is vital to our faith. way to take up the parish of Boyanup suggestions first made about two the Most Reverend George ham and building further In a statement to the Mel- May 8. on outmoded institution which does We live In on age of revolution or (Banbury). silent" about the development of so far. weeks ago that, when a Appleton, as President of the upon the foundation of faith bourne "Herald," Mr Pope is more harm than good-these opinions rather, from the Christian standpoint, Rev, John G. Joluiston, rector of St. Rev. R. A. Netherente, formerly curate the synagogue. (p. 128) because The layout of each page is Perth Crusade Committee, are but old heresies dressed up In new an age in which God is making all Philip's. Thompson Estate. has been new code of canon law now he has hurl. reported to have said: "A con- .he Cathedral. has been appointed the authors antedate its floruit? attractive and emphasises brief gave .a lead to Anglicans in clothes. things new. Such an age demands the appointed rural dean of Brisbane South of St. Andrew's. Kyabram (Ben- being drawn up is completed, cept of God is meaningless. I A lay person who came to hold utmost in dedication and understanding paragraph headings rather than W.A. to involve themselves Rev. John B. S. Ozanne of Nightcliff The text is enhanced by a the Roman Catholic position on don't believe in divine inter- such views would, most probably. at, from clergy and People alike. Clod grant (Northern Territory), has been appoint,. lohn Campbell. rector of Heath- generous sprinkling of clearly chapters and verses. Readers of Masonry was likely to be modi- in the Crusade work. At all THE BISHOP OF vention; man -is the one who can himself from Church and drop that we who are now being put to the curate of St. Peter's. Ballarat. out of the Christian fellowship without test may be proved worthy act he free- ..igo), has taken up duties as produced photographs and a "The Bible in the World" (Jan. fied. levels of the Crusade admini- creating a disturbance. though his parish Holy Trinity, Bendigo. make or break the earth and as,dom with which God's grace endows Rev. Wilfred G. Williams. rector of St high-quality forrtlat. 1968) will know that for the The original condemnation of stration Anglicans, both ARMIDALE we've got -to acknowledge our priest would be grieved and would do Edward's, Kensington Gardens (Adelaide. R., 5. A. Wiliam WAS inducted to first time in Bible printing, a his best to re-establish his faith. But "For no other foundation can any as been appointed rector of St. Barn- -3. McIntosh . Masonry as being "atheistic and clergy and lay, were active. responsibility for this. We've got Heatheote (Bendigo) on computor was used to set the Whilst my use "spirit" is one lay than that which Is laid, which -'. Clare (Willochra). as from June II. April 4. anti-Catholic" was made by Twenty-eight per cent of to give this word 'God' a -....-....-..------..---- is Jesus Cluist. Now if any one builds type. It could not be bettered for still warmed by the indefin- on the foundation with gold, silver, Rev. John Meakin, rector of St. Paul's. Rev. G. I ...din was inducted as vicar Pope Clement XII in 1738. the people who made decis- rest,,." o Arising out of the con- Ow) on April 5. YOUR TEENAGERS by Mary Batchelor, the price. able Crusade spirit, I want to preclotis stones, wood, hay, stubble- Port Piste (Willochra) has been appoint- ". Since then his action has been each man's work will become manifest; ed archdeacon of Eyre Peninsula. ions at the Crusade nomin- In a letter to the "Herald," fused view of a cleryman's It,, u v sorton has accepted :tomb, Scripture Union, pp. 138, 6s. (U.K.). DRUGS FOR YOUNG affirmed by several successive register three impressions l for the Day will disclose It, because •. • p p.sh of Kyneton (Bendigo. ated the Anglican Church as Mr Lane said: "I find, as do It will be revealed with fire, and the Rev. R. D. Mos, rector of Sheffield PEOPLE: Their use and misuse. Popes. which will be ineradicable for ministry as expressed in been appointed rector of as nom Mar I Many people over the age of their spiritual home. There many, -the whole concept of the will test what sort of work , -'. (Tasmania). has Considerable pressure in an me. one has done," Geeveston. Mt R. V. Trebileock of Keane. has •• believe that teenagers are a by Kenneth Leech and Brenda were 575 referrals to clergy supernatural to be irrelevant, and Press reports on Pope and been appointed Adsocate of the diocese Jordan. 'Religious Education attempt to get the ruling First, Mr Graham's auth- Rev, C. F. Reeve. rector of Bungen- of Bendigo. modem invention. Or at least who were diligent in follow- oritative message, set in the thus do not use it as an opera- Lane, the Rev. Don. 'GOD' MEANINGLESS dere (CanberraTioulburn). has been ap- Press, Oxford, 1967, pp. 135, changed is currently being put Rev. John Geldart has been appointed they act as though they do, up. context of the world's per- ' is c part of my life." Mr Lane Larutiord. ice of Port pointed rector of Bombala. $1.50. on the Vatican by American Mr Pope, .agcd 31, ri Sc, is also curate of St. Paul's Cathedral, Bendigo. Mary Batchelor is not one of The Archbishop personally plexity. Hegave no glib is stated to have said that he formerly in charge of This is not a book for young Roman Catholic theologians, a (Melbourne, set rites un this a councillor of Richmond City Rev, A. Ireland, Rev. Arthur C. Clondmiale was induct- wrote to all who made de- answers; he simply applied the was ordained holding his pre- St. George's. Canberra, has been ap- them. Neither is she concerned people but for all Who work number of whom have called for ministry in our next issue.{ Council representing the Labor pointed rector of Berridate (Canberra- ed to St. Luke's. Hopetoun (Ballarat) on cisions and invited them to a gospel to the root problem, sent beliefs about God. March 29. to exploit teenagers. In this talks with leaders of Masonry. Goulburn). with them. It is a clear, syste- Party, was priested by -the Bishop paperback she has written a very Crusaders' Service in St. man. Second, the hushed Bishop Sanibel', coadjutor Vas. Frederick Hart has been appointed matic treatment of the subject. George's Cathedral on Sun- of St. Arnaud in 1961 after Rev. W. Pryee, formerly of Warialda archdeacon of Bunbury, rural dean of sane and completely Christian It does not make clear, and this and solemn atmosphere as Mr bishop of Melbourne, has said when a priest, who has openly declared training at Ridley College, He , ...tale). has been appointed curate of Blackwood and rector of Maniimup as book that should be read by all day afternoon, April 28. The Graham preached. In an his beliefs when he was ordained and iohn's. Young (Canberra-Goulbum). from April 21. should be understood by those CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS that if he held the views express- when he was instituted into a cure of gained a second class honours parents of teenagers. nave of the cathedral was average crowd, exceeding ed by Mr Pope about God and souls, comes to believe such things, he R., 0.p. slcDoerld, of the Diocesan Rev. Canon L. G. Manger, rector of who work with addicts, that Th.L. in 1962. St. Martin's. Maniimup (Bunbury) has comfortably filled for the 40,000, there was little move- the Church, he would resign. ought to go to his bishop. exPlain his • ;ion. has been appointed Some of the chapter headings whatever else they may seem to CLOSED difficulties, and ask to be relieved of Mr Lane, aged 30, trained at licrnma with Mors Vale been appointcd rector of Cranbrook and service, at which His Grace ment, only rapt attention; rural dean ' 'he Plantagenet. will give us an idea of what she be, addicts are invariably most Arch-bishop Woods and his his priestly responsibilities and released Perry Hall, Melbourne, and was (Sydney). (Kuwait). - On the recom- was the principal speaker. they came to hear. Third, from his oaths and declarations. has been appoint- is tackling: "Let me choose my inadequate people. coadjutors, Bishops Sambell and ordained by the ArchbiShop of Rev. R. Ir McQueen mendation of the Syrian Govern. The Crusade in Perth is the almost eager response to We know the mental and spiritual to irge of Mount Barker own friends." "But Sunday's so The common headache powder Arnott, put out a pastoral letter distress that these events have caused. Melbourne in 1965. Both wear mut). Went, the education ministers of seen as one of the factors the invitation and the pre- boring," "Maturity is to laugh at is not listed among socially which was read in all churches vet still we hid you "look up when beards, both are active in the • The 1662 Act of Uniforrhity. ;cis, I. o‘os has been appointed to the Arab League decided at a in what many are praying is dominance of youth in these you see these things come to pass, for yourself." You will not find all acceptable addictions. It should of the diocese of Melbourne on your redemption draweth near." God A.L.P. and both are actively which was reported in our. last Pemberton (Sunbury). conference here to close all a gradual renewal of the life surging crowds. It was a the answers in this book but you be. Highly recommended to all Sunday, April 27. It read:. is not dethroned, nor is His Church opposed to Australian participa- issue as being recommended for 0.. 0 l oak has been appointed to will be encouraged to look for Christian schools in countries of the Church in this State. week for youth. God moved rocked by the aberrations of a few of Margaret River (BunburY). who •would understand the "Beware that you be not like child- its members. Nor should we, partici,- tion in the Vietnam conflict. repeal, is in fact being recom- belonging to the Arab League. in their midst. .) tossed to and fro and carried about Rev. .1. Simpson has been appointed them in the right way. problem. larlry at this Easter season, forget the mended only for pruning or The justification given for this with every wind- of doctrine." This Easter memage: God can, and does, so of St. Boniface's Cathedral, Bun- -K. R. le Horsy. On serious reflection I be- warning of St. Paul to his people not LEGAL POSITION certain obsolete provisions. THE END OF THIS move was that the religious com- bring good out of evil that even the • Rev. LANCE SHILTON lieve more firmly than hither- to allow themselves to be shaken from evil itself is made to serve God's pur- PRESENT WORLD by Lehman munities were in opposition to to in this method of evangel- the firm foundations of their faith is Poses. Such is our Christian experi- Mr Pope is licensed as a vicar Strauss. Zondervan, U.S.A. 1967. Arab culture and were guilty of very necessary for us today and has be- ence of the Cross -the most terrible Tyndale Old Testament Commentar- ism. It is simply the con- come urgent with the published state- to a cure of souls and his licence pp. 133. $3.95 (U.S.). proselytism. (Adelaide) evil, desecration and blasphemy; and ies. JUDGES, by Arthur Cundall, and text for personal evangelism ments of two of our number In Holy Y we revere the Cross as the means cannot be revoked except by a Dr Strauss is a convinced pre- The education minister of Ford Cru- orders. of our salvation and the throne from RUTH, by Leon Morris, 1968, 318 The Leighton on the part of the counsellor decision of a Church court. Mr 1969 Round World Spring Tour millenalist His interpretations Lebanon did not participate in Adelaide attended by This "blast of vain doctrine" comes which Jesus reigns as King. sade in and the launching-pad for on lop of an incident at Monash Uni- There is a ferment of thought going Lane, as a curate, is directly oder personal leadership of Rev. H. R no Heaton L.Tb. pp., U.K, price 15s. 6d. the conference. Half of of biblical eschatology are some- 62,800 people, produced new church members. May yersity on Maundy Thursday. A small en in every part of the Christian responsible to the Archbishop, Director Christian Tourism group of undergraduates staged a mock Church. Some of this new teaching is times forced and the book should Lebanon's inhabitants are Chris- 1,542 enquirers. This in- the Churches be given wis- who can revoke his licence, DEPARTING SYDNEY, 15th MARCH, 1969 If 7 yndale Press continues tians. be read with care. Its rri,st cluded 239 Anglicans. dom to receive them. this series at a level of excel- valuable chapter is "The Coming Syria closed all Christian on SS. "AUSTRALIS," 35,000 tons - lence equal to that of this Effective use of mass media PRINCIPAL'S COMMENT World Church." He is on firm schools last year. Since all me World's largest one-class passenger liner. volume, it will be a most valu- brought the gospel message Rev. Dr Leon Morris, prin- Features: ground here which many evange- schools in Saudi Arabia are state able contribution to the rather to many thousands more. cipal of Ridley College, Mel- • The Tour takes you right around the world - licals will share with him. schools, this measure affects pri- !Meetings for university stu- bourne, asked -by the A.C.R. to north-hood via Panama. returning sia Capetown. sparse field of conservative and marily schools in Egypt, Iraq, • 32 trays' Grand Tour of EUROPE.. including scholarly works on the Old ST. MARK'S REVIEW No. ents, graduates, business and comment, says: Spain .d Lourdes. and professional people, stimu- • II Days' f,wr of England, Scotland, Nth. Ireland Testament. This volume is em- 51. Feb. 1968. pp. 32. 40c. I here is a good deal of dis- and Irish Republic. lated great interest and re- phatically not for those who An excellent editorial on Abo- 5-11W011 these days among 'theo- • days' tour of London and Shakespeare sped. Country. want their happy thought for the rigines, followed by "Problems in logians as to the way the term • 11 nights paid accommodation in London. day; the aim is to provide Translating Greek" by Evan L. Personal evangelism is still God should be understood. This • 22 Countries S (sited. WOOD (WILL FUNERALS exegetical commentaries which Burge. Burge has a deft touch. continuing. is to be welcomed, as is anything 19 weeks Irons $16595. - Phones -- illuminate the text rather than The reviewer read Professor L. which increases our understand- Under the patronage of The Primate of Anglican Churches of Australb. obscure it with ideas imported Re.. P. N. w. Strong. C.M.G., M.A.. and other Church Leaders. C. Birch's "The Biological Metropolitan (All ing of the faith. But, in my The return chipping ticket is valid for 2 years. from elsewhere. Future of Man" in the Sydney Branches) 80-0396 THE ARCHBISHOP OF opinion, discussion of such diffi- Should the Starch departure be not suitable we ran arrange for YOU Mr Candall has written a use- University Gazette but why is he cult technical matters in news- to ousel un a similar tour which will depart on the 17th June. Katoomba - Ka loomba 1.1 ful introductory section which let loose here? papers is not 'the way to advance For Brochures for this and other therseas or Australian Tours call BRISBANE AND PRI- or write to Christian Gairism, 1118 Ann Street. 'teasel Centre. Brisbane. deals with the main literary and Mr Grundy's "The Concept of knowledge. Qualifications can Phone: 2-6319. historical questions including Soul" is rather facile and does MATE OF AUSTRALIA rarely be inserted and wrong Other tours Include Jr pro Flit. New teal:, Tasmania. Central -archheollogy. The commentary not do justice to his trained impressions are bound to be con- Australia, North Quer and. MOVING I the text takes accoiiiii of critical mind. Book reviews are improved The most outstanding fea- veyed. While it is good 'that on last issue. MADE EASY ture of the Graham Crusade, people should he made to think in my opinion, was that out about v :TA they mean by God, GREAT PRAYERS by with Harry Huxhold. Concordia, of the many thousands who on oh.- a hole this controversy attended and responded both is likeli to do more harm than Sydney Church of England Grammar School for Girls U.S.A. 1968. pp, 104. DAVIS Van Lines in Brisbane, Sydney and else- in roil. $2.75 (U.S.). Day and Boarding Schools; Kirgiergarten to Matriculation. Pty. Ltd. where, the majority were Brief, pithy devotions on 43 Under a Council appointed by Synod. Founded 1895. young people in their 20s and ADELAIDE COMMENT Forbes Street, Darlinghurst (Phone 31-3445). MOSS VALE: Suttor Road, Moss Vale, prayers in -the Bible from Australia-wide doordo-door SYDNEY: Genesis 4:13-15 to Revelation service late teens. This shows that In the Adelaide "Sunday Mail" Phone 222 (Moss Vale). there is a real seeking after 22:20. Excellent starting points the Bishop of Adelaide, Dr T. T. NORTH SYDNEY: "Redlands," Military Road, Cremorne (Phone 90-3347). 630-6222 God in youth today and a Brae," Hillview Avenue, Kelraville. (Phone 114283 Wollongong). for private prayer or church readiness in the hearts of Reed, is reported as saying that WOLLONGONG: "Gleniffer prayer groups. The Bible passage 157 BRIENS ROAD, curriculum comprises thorough religious teaching in accordance with principles of the many to respond to the "an Anglican priest who claimed The school and the devotional text of each NORTHMEAD Church of England, with a sound, general education under ti thoroughly competent staff. claims of God and to the call to be an agnostic should cease For full Information, apply to the Headmistress of the school desired. could he read aloud in less than (Box 410 Parramatto) of ( Mist when presented to five minutes. First-rate material. to exercise his ministry until he regained his faith." Printed by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney, for the publishers, Page 8 Australian Church Record, May 2, 1968 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney. THE STRUGGLE AND VICTORY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING

HE third of our four mg like so many packages on a Christian to that of a soldici is not an introspective and soli- He sees that it is because God After teaching for more than Ltes with I lc name of Bishop The Australian High Commis- T articles written for an assembly line — all exactly engaged in hand-to-hand com - tary pilgrimage. We need the loves us he allows these things 30 years in a North American Gore? The Professor notes that sioner, Sir Alexander Downer, the same. bat or an athlete straining every help and encouragement of to discipline us. theological school the Rev. Prof. it seems tc be the "highest" in an exclusive interview to the those who made decisions God has made us all different- fibre to finish the course. Christian friends and we must Norman Pittenger is at King's young Anglican churchmen who God uses them to keep us City of London weekly "City at the Crusades in Perth, , but when you became a link up with other Christians, College, Cambridge. In a recent are "most open to the kind of What happens when we fail? from our self-sufficiency and to Press" described his disappoint- Christian a quiet revolution took particularly for Bible study. article in the Expository Times suggestion which Adelaide, Brisbane and There comes to all Christians teach us to depend more on him. 'radical' ment at the attitude of various place in your life. Jesus Christ he gave his impressions of the theology represents." Sydney, is by a New Zeal- times of doubt and discourage- We can learn so much by In this way he teaches us to find people to Commonwealth affairs came into your life to transform theological scene in England to- ander, the Rev. Maurice ment and sin. The way out is sharing together in this way our deepest happiness in life in This reminds me of a conver- and Britain's seeming abandon- it, to make it God-centred in- to look again to Jesus Christ, to that you may well consider day. He wrote as one who owes ment of its world role. Betteridge, Chaplain at the his promises and in doing his "more than I can say" to "libera- sation I had with the great T. C. stead of self-centred. remember that He has not only beginning a Bible study group "The inglorious decade," he will. Hammond during his last visit University of New Eng- Now there is taking place in promised to forgive us, but to go in your own lionw. lism" or "modernism." called it. "It will go down tt, you a process of inner renewal He teaches us to set our goal "The first thing which strikes to Britain. He told me that in the decade when England depart land, Armidale, N.S.W, on cleansing us (1st letter of Thirdly, there is Christian wit- — a change in your will, your John, Chapter 1, Verses 8-10). on His kingdom and to see one, I think, is that British his view the emergence of the ed from her global vision, see- Jesus said: I hat come ness and service. This involves e in motives, your desires, which will that His promise that one day theology is much more biblically ing her future only in Europe, In fact you will find as you not only active participation in Lux Mundi school led by order that lino might have be seen outwardly in the things we shall see Him face to face grounded than that which has withdrawing from centuries of grow in the Christian life that worthy causes in the community Charles Gore marked a divid- life, life in all its fullness. He you say and do. is a great incentive to a godly prevailed for some years in responsibility ... you become more aware of sin and concern for all forms of life here and now. ing line amongst those whom we Caine, he taught, he died, and This process of inner North America." "A new habit seems to have in your life. You will see sin social injustice and human need. change is called sanctification Holiness or Christian maturity now call Anglo-Catholics. Pit- been generated of disregarding rose again so that we could not merely as wrong deeds, but It also means a willingness to Prof. Pittenger says that over or becoming holy, And this is not, then, a form of self culti- tenger seems to me to be record- old friends. Yet when it comes have a new quality of living. as warped motives and attitudes, tell others about Jesus Christ and and over again he has been process of spiritual growth vation and escape from the ing the harvest of the Lux Mundi to a choice of firm friends, as things you fail to do and what He means to you. The Biblical This is very different from and increasing maturity is to burdens of our world, It is just asked, "What is the stability, and reliability, what things you never even noticed. greatest thing that you will ever sowing when he observes in the what a lot of people imagine a ea on all through our lit es. the opposite. It is living in the basis for your point here?" or people have a better record than do for any other person is to "more Catholic wing of the Christian is like. Christians are disciples and This means that the growing world, caring and sacrificing, and "In what way can you reconcile Australians and New Zealanders? Christian is not a smug and self- irtroduce him to Jesus Christ as this view with the general Scrip- Church of England" what There are some who think that means that they never desiring above everything else to "Sadly, ff present policies con- satisfied person. but a very re- his Saviour and Master. tural position?" He has found that a Christian is a reduc&I slop learning. be like Christ and delighting to "might be called a marriage of tinue unchecked, it follows as pentant person. He is constantly Glorifying God this "specifically Biblical stance" kind of person and that Chris- It is not a do-it-yourself do his will. high sacramentalism with Bult- the night the day that the hither- turning in faith and penitence to a salutary challenge. tianity is designed to take all the effort. Christians do not have a mannian demythologising." to profound pro-British semi- Christ and finding his inner Jesus said: Let your light so fun out of living. Nothing could It is not for nothing that the charmed existence. We all take It is perhaps not surprising to ments in Australia will, in time, peace and strength by putting his shine before men that they may — English Churchman. be further from the truth. Spirit of God who lives in the our share of hardships, of dis- us that Pittenger refers to "both languish." heart of a Christian is called the trust in God's promises. appointments, of sickness and see your good works and give Christianity is not something the strength, and the genuine Holy Spirit. His work is to The Resources for Victory. suffering. But the Christian glory to your Father who is in negative. It is not iust the intellectual respectability, of con- make us holy — to make us like The Christian is engaged in a sees ',hese things in a new light. avoidance of the coarse and heaven. servative Biblical evangelical- Jesus Christ. He uses the Bible spiritual war and he is not ex- ism." Strange to say he him- obvious vices and failings of. as an instrument to make Jesus pected to do so out of his own mankind. We all know respect- self does think it surprising. On Christ real to us so that we will resources. God has provided another line he notes "the quite able people whose spiritual sins want to be like Christ and to for us all we need. Paul gives "A Greek proverb says, 'As a Who has written on the evils enormous influence that the man thinketh, so is he.'" A of pride and complacency are do the things that please him. us a picture of the fully armed of work of Paul Tillich has come to quote from an article by Wini- just as vicious and ugly. This does not happen suddenly Christian in Ephesians. Chapter Prayers for the dead as indeed exercise in this country." fred Ketteridge in April but gradually. Just as there was 5, verses 10 to 18, This will re- "Mia unscriptural. Sorry the a time when you were born so pay your careful study. I wonder if this has a link Mia," organ of Australian writer's name is not given, Mothers' Union. there is a time when You were The Archbishop of Melbourne and his two co- with what Pittenger calls "the So send for deliverance of Ihis These resources fall naturally And all this time we thought born again — when you entered persistence of the kind of 'liberal into three areas and all are adjutor bishops have acted with commendable firmness it was in Proverbs 23:7! letter by faith in to God's family. How equally vital. First of all, there and sincerity over the widely publicised agnostic views Catholicism'" which he associ- C/- Australian Church do you know you are alive now? * * * are our lines of communication of two Melbourne clergymen, the Rev. David Pope and Last year we received a letter Record," Not just by reciting your birth- with God by means of prayer day, but by the fact that you are the Rev. Peter Lane (see page 1 this issue). In all from a casual reader in Dere- The English P.O. sent it to and Bible study. Without the ham, Norfolk, England. Nothing living and growing today! Canberra, Australia, from personal knowledge of God honesty to the Christian faith as it is expressed in the unusual in that. But the Christian character is the evi- which comes in this way there whence it came in quite good dence of this new life in Christ. Bible and the formularies of the Church of England in envelope was addressed as fol- will be no spiritual growth and lows: time to 511 Kent Street, Syd- St. Paul calls it the fruit of the Australia, there was no other course open to them. victory. "To an editorial ney. And a lot of postal people Spirit — the harvest which the The statement on Tuesday of last week that these Holy Spirit produces in our Secondly, there is Christian In Australian Church Record received instruction in the pro- lives: love, Toy, peace. patience, fellowship. The Christian life men now accept the Apostle's Creed and the refusal of cess. kindness, goodness, faithfulness both men and of the Archbishop to comment further Some confusion of archiepis- The creation of a new suff- humility and self-control (Gala- leaves many questions unanswered and undoubtedly will copal roles at Sydney's Home ragan see has been approved by tians Chapter 5, verse 22). cause concern among Australian Anglicans. Mission Society 112th annual Now this does not happen in the Queen, and two dormant meeting at the Town Hall, on .iny strange automatic fashion. We view with singular distaste the unnecessary sees are to be revived, it was the Holy Spirit does not bypass publicity which has been given their statements in the announced recently in London. May 3 last. Archbishop Loane: our will and effort. He takes our The new see is that of Bradwell, "I have much pleasure in call- minds and our wills and works Press throughout the Commonwealth. We are at a loss in the diocese of Chelmsford, ing on the Archibshop of Syd- • Rey. Maurice Betty ridge, and the dormant sees are Hert- in and through them, to understand how men could hold these views and ney and Primate of Australia kriglican Chaplain and tutor ford (in the diocese of St. Al- the University of New Frig- We learn to be loving and still desire to minister in any Christian church. Their . . . patient and reliable, anti so on. bans) and Horsham (in the land, Armidale, A Gospel Sound Spectacu- honesty in the expression of their views needs to be Archbishop Strong: ". . . the by practising these things in the diocese of Chichester). Appoint- lar to be held in Sydney later matched by an honest admission that these views dk- ments to these three suffragan Home Mission Society of the The Christian is a pilgrim, real world of everyday frustra- this year will he climaxed by sees will be announced later. diocese of New Guinea . . ." he's on a journey. He's got a tions and problems. a Grand Final in the Hurst- qualify them from serving in our ministry. We hope that goal and destination in life. In a new way the Christian ville Civic Centre. they soon see this. Although there may be plenty of cares about other people. even Six contests will be held in uphill climbing he's got a sunny difficult people, and he asks Neither of these men makes any claim to being a key centres throughout the met- and purposeful outlook on life. for God's help to act as Jesus theologian and they are not equipped to advance one ropolitan area in June and July. To uphold him and guide him Christ would have acted under The Grand Final, on September iota the vain controversy which has been initiated of is his master, Jesus Christ, and all circunwtances. • 1, will be preceded by a prelim- recent years by men like Tillich, Bultmann, Bishop with him are his fellow travel- This means strenuous Last issue we reported that Opposition to reunion has inary final in the Ashfield Town. lers in the Christian fellowship. effort. Robinson or Geering. Once you reject the Church's sole many leading clergy and laity been taken a step further by a Hall. Our old self-centred life does in New leaffind had sent an second open The Christian life The Gospel Sound Spectacu- authority, the Bible, only agnosticism is left. letter to the Arch- not magically disappear. Jesus open letter to the Archbishop is a holy life. lar is being arranged by the bisholp. It appears to pro- Christ told those who wished to It is often said that radical theology is restating of New Zealand, questioning re- The Christian has no choice in Christian Broadcasting Associa- ceed from an Anglo - Catholic follow him to count the cost. truths that Christians have always held, but in new union negctiations in the light this matter. God's command is tion to promote Christian musi- group which is concerned that There may well be opposition of the ('resht terian Church's present reunion plans may hin- clear: Be ye holy as I am holy. cal talent. C.B.A. program mana- forms. We are urged to be patient and to try and under- and ridicule from other people. statement about the Geering der eventual union with Ortho- Perhaps the easiest way to ger, Darryl Goodwin, expects stand the new theological language, heresy trial decision. understand what this command There will certainly be an in- large crowds at the contests to dox and Roman Catholic churches. means is to say that it is God's ner spiritual struggle and the reflect the general interest in To us, this is pure humbug. The fundamentals of purpose for the Christian to re- temptation to do things which music as a means of communi- our faith could not be more simply or clearly stated "they state that the four points build him so that morally and we clearly know are contrary to cating Christianity to others. than they are in the Bible. "Christ died for the ungodly." of the Lambeth Quadrilateral God's will. spiritually he is like Jesus Christ. Judges will select the top "Without shedding of blood there is no remission of should be binding upon all mem- Of course this does not mean It is not surprising that the artists and these will be heard in bers, not merely tolerated. that we are all to end up look- New Testament likens the life of Australia-wide C.B.A. program. sins." "He that believes in the Son has life." "On the inside the bright,turbulent third day He rose again." The Holy Spirit has used these The Lambeth Conference of Qualify 1888 put out a statement about and similar statements for two thousand years to trans- world of today's youth ... the four principles which it saw form sinners into saints. He will continue to do so with- FOR as essential to the re-union of out the help of a "new" theology. churches. 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Send form below for full details to the effects of which can only dimly be foreseen now. *OVERSEAS PITT STREET, SYDNEY Nowhere in the New Testa- Registrar, P.O. Box 41., Roseville, 2069, N.S.W. Where are the fruits of this new brand of agnostic- Write for details — !nerd is it laid down that bishops ism? Where are the people that it is bringing into the from MAY 23 — JUNE 5 SYDNEY MISSIONARY & are necessary as a part of church LIMITED at 5.15 and 8.15 p.m. life. The office of bishop is NAME. Kngdom? Our Lord said: "By their fruits you sh,,11 30 CITY ROAD, SYDNEY — Tel.: 211-4277 14 lines) and at BIBLE COLLEGE commended in the Scripture. But know them." This is the sole test of any teaching. 2.00 BRANCHES: p.m. Saturday Matinees. it is not said to be necessary ADDRESS 43 BADMINTON RD., CROYDON, CARINGBAH—Kingsway, Willarong Road Advance boolimits commerce at or essential. In this respect, the . 524-7328 N.S.W. 2132. Toli747-4780 (Syd.) EASTWOOD-8 East Parade Palace Theatre. 9th May. 1968. Lambeth Quadrilateral steps out- 85-1955 Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968; side its authority. ROZELLE-93 Victoria Road 82-1141 The Treasurer reported with some satisfaction that $55,262 THEOLOGIANS MEET was received in offertories. By ITALIAN ordinance, every parish in the Letters to the Editor diocese has to give its offertories EVANGELICALS THEY SAY UNDERTAKERS Notes aid on Trinity and Advent Sundays' kindly, sympathetic and with Water but taloe s, called other, and all there as you Word of God requires. Its orgy ,OR what is Indicted lo be Charles Brown. Ullbert Cope and of all Confirmation services. Agnostic clergy the best of intentions, is the "carabao," are the work animals see the Day drawing near." rules would be the Scriptures. the first time, theologians, raised the whole [natter of the FEDERATE I am convinced that the only Judging by the total received, average parish priest meeting his of the Philippines. The other day I would call the group liturgists, filiter;d directors, interior decor of chapels used way of beginning to meet the The lesson of the parable of Trinity and Advent Sundays must (Milan) \ Federation of recently widowed parishioner I read: "Carabaos, pulling carts the Scriptural Christian Fellow- municipal and 'irk ate cemetery for "repose" and for funeral ser- challenge to belief in this age, is the wise and foolish virgins in Numb be the worst attended services of really able to talk about the and advancing at the exhilarating ship: "Scriptural" because its managers and superintendents vices in churches, cemeteries and Italian Evangelical Churches has to preach unreservedly the cen- Matt. 25:1-13 is that each vir- the year. Or is it that churches questions she is asking in the rate of two miles per hour, do members believe the Scriptures to and representatis es from such crematoria. In particular, he been formally constituted by 100 tral truths of the Scripture. I gin believed that the bridegroom who blandly attempt to teach very depths of her soul? Or does much of the hauling." In learn- be their sole guide, "Christian" bodies as the Cremation Society asked that pseudo-altars should ON THE RECORD delegates from Baptist, Lutheran, believe we must seek to under- was coming and looked forward Christian giving to their people, he ask her how she is, praise ing the biblical art of united in the sense of converted and met in Birmingham List oeek to be rejected but that some other From all pans of Australia, stand the intellectual positions of to that event. What five lacked have clergy and officers whose Methodist and Waldensian her for her courage, and make Christian witness too many of us saved, and "Fellowship" in the consider "Dying, Death and Dis- visual focus should be provided from North-west Australia to our adversaries and the stands was sufficient oil. This oil sym- chief duty on these Sundays is to churches. one or two inquiries about the are stuck with a carabao com- New Testatment sense of spiri- posal." The conference was — preferably a semi-abstract Queensland, have come requests that they are taking. But I be- bolises the oil of wisdom and ensure that the H.M.S. gets as practical details of her future? plex: two miles an hour is good tual activity and godly works. organised by Birmingham Uni- painting or sculpture, evoking from parishes for additional sup- The decision to form the lieve, too, we must cast fear to understanding supplied by the little as possible? It is in the face of death that enough for us. This Scriptural Christian Fel- versity Institute for the Study of thoughts of the Christian hope plies of our four post-Crusade organisation was made at a con- the wind and proclaim a risen Holy Spirit, for we know that He Throughout Australia, it is we are really tested. It is then I wonder if it's good enough lowship would exist in the parish Worship and Religious Archi- of an after-lite. isues of ACR. Large numbers gress held in Rome in May, Christ, the need of repentance, is the Spirit of wisdom Eph. 1:17 often the case that parish-diocese that our souls are ready for the for the Master whose servants alongside other groups such as tecture in association with the Discussion ranged far and of extra copies will reach the 1965. A draft of a statute of the fact of a hell as well as a and the Spirit of understanding financial relations are conducted stripping, and few have the cour- we are. Ladies' Guild, Men's Society, Extramural Department. wide and topic,s included the pro- hands of new readers, many of formulation was approved by the heaven, conversion, substitution- Isaiah 11:2. This Spirit is given along sordidly mean lines. Our age to expose their nakedness. —World Vision. Mothers Union and Choir. Its blem of dealing with the ashes, them newly-committed to Christ denominations involved. ary atonement, the power of the by our Heavenly Father to all Under the title "Towards a missionary bodies deserve our —Margaret Duggan, aim and ideal would be the the reuse of burial grounds, the though the Crusades in Perth, The preamble states the basic Holy Spirit. who seek and ask, Luke 11:13, Christian? Theology of Death" test and our utmost London. If a mule kiks me the sekond church of the New Testament. consecration of cemeteries, the Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney. common faith shared by the as promised by Jesus in John 16: Professor John Hick reviewed time I ailwuss blame miself, and We must not be intimidated. Its immediate task could be to disposal of the bodies of Mos- We are glad to share in this Protestant groups: "The Federa- 13 mentioned earlier. the difficulties which many Too many children are watch- give the mule kredit for it. If we are, much of the visible care for the 9,000 Church of lems, Hindus and adherents of follow-up ministry. The Rev. VIETNAM NEGOTIATIONS tion of Evangelical Churches in Now regarding the claim that people felt with the traditional ing too many bad television pro- —Josh Billings. Church will be dead within 50 England people referred by the other non-Christian faiths, the Maurice Betteridge, writer of the Italy established from a con- the New Testament uniformly imagery and language ossooiated All who have prayed for grams! years. There is evidence to show Crusade to their churches. I musical accompaniment of fun- follow-up article in this issue, sensus that the various churches, The Lord Himself spoke very "spiritualises" Old Testament with resurrection and immortal- peace in Vietnam are relieved to —Hal Lashwood, its decay even now. eral rites, memorialisation with sent it with the following words unions and evangelical Christian strongly Mark 7:11-13 to those predictions of future blessings; would expect its principal long ity and suggested the the most know that after weeks of stalling, Australian National Finally, I believe the Church term activities to ,be the study of stones, trees or books, and the which nicely express our missions together profess faith in who neglected family duties giv- remember our Lord's reply to philosophically acceptable anal- Paris has been agreed on by the Television Council. of England must do some radical the Scriptures, prayer and good effect of legal requirements and thoughts: "It comes with my God, in Christ as the only Lord, ing religious duties as an ex- the imprisoned John in Matt. ogy today was to regard death as Communists and the Allies for thinking on the nature of the of the increased mobility of the earnest prayer that the whole in the universal church, in the It is interesting to note the cuse. 11:5? "—the blind receive their works following from these. a stage in a pilgrimage. Professor negotiations towards a truce. Church and individual ministries. Meetings would commonly be population upon funeral series may really help some of Holy Ghost, which assembles, military simile used by Bishop —Mrs A. M. Chambers. One reason why false doctrine sight and the lame walk, lepers Ninian Smart outlined the main Communist sympathisers, who held in the members' houses. customs. these new Christians." leads and renews the Church." Montgomery when one remem- Sydney. abounds and our people seem are cleansed and the deaf hear, types of belief concerning per- get a sadistic kind of satisfaction By taking this action the —Church of England Netespaper It also underlines the existence bers his seven year old son, then to know so little may be because and the dead are raised up, and sonality and survival which ware from internecine conflicts, can No one can be confident in a Church of England might keep FAMILY GATHERING among Italian Evangelical running about the halls and the clergy have robbed the laity the poor have the good news to be found in the various forms scarcely be expected to be happy. grounds of Bishopscourt, Hobart, rogue or rascal. This is also preached to them." These bles- and nurture its enthusiastic of Hinduism and Buddhism, and The Primate did his homework churches of a consensus on of their spiritual heritage. They will take some consolation was 50 years later to be Field true of a nation; you cannot be sings are in direct fulfilment of evangelicals and experience new described the corresponding rites JERUSALEM before speaking at the 112th an- church doctrine about its mis- We concentrate gifts of pro- from the Korean experience in Marshall Viscount Montgomery confident in a nation which you passages like Isaiah 35:5 and 6 life in a very special sense. and ceremonies of disposal of nual meeting of Sydney's Home sionary nature, on the universal phecy, evangelism, pastoring, which the Communists played a of Alamein. don't believe is morally reliable. and 61:1. There's no need to ask —John le M. Dooley, the corpse. Mission Society. Rev. Neville priesthood of the faithful, on teaching, eldership into one man. RESIGNS terrible game with the United —Bishop Denis Bryant, —Archbishop Frank Woods, Bartimaeus or Lazarus or others Brookville, N.S.W. Keen showed him around a few multiplicity of "gifts," on pas- We believe that he is the only Professor Richard Hoggant I he Most It, h. Angus Nations forces for two years. of Kalgoorlie, W.A. Melbourne. who received blessings during of the many areas of H.M.S. toral functions and on the impor- man in the congregation who has discussed both the treatment of Campbell Machines, Arch- during which thousands of tance of the local congregation. Christ's ministry, if these bles- Keeps us alert death in Victorian novels and bishop in Jerusalem since work. Sydney Town Hall was Go is the royal command to Any chance of some League these gifts, whereas he may have people, were killed and maimed. sings were only spiritual. They I must congratulate you Oct the attitudes, -phraseology, and 1957, still resign his see at the the venue as usual and the upper a royal priesthood. Unless we go of Youth teachers "infiltrating" only one or two of them. In any It will be an evidence of Com- CONSTITUTION were material blessings which what I consider a remarkable ceremonies associated with fun- end of October, after serving and lower halls were packed with forth in the name of Jesus as AVA's or similar up here? case, if he tries to exercise them munist good faith, if such a had great effect on them physi- paper. the Church in the !Middle East diners for the tea. The constitution provides for Christ we can never achieve any- I'm afraid that there is much all, he is bound to give short erals among the working- phrase can be applied to them, cally as well as spiritually. It must be extremely difficult classes — especially in the pre- for more than 40 years. Neville Keen attributed the joint programs in such essential thing for Him. Others will not medievalism in the Church in measure somewhere and the if negotiations are not unneces- to provide news and comments The Archbishop is 67 and is characteristic smoothness of the areas as youth and women's come to Christ if we stay put. the Diocese of N.G. chances are that the flock will Who is to say then that the war period in the north of Eng- sarily protracted. without bias, but I feel that you land. He drew attention to the whole night's operation to back- work, evangelism and Press and Going forth requires action, —Frank and Betty Beitzel, be starved for adequate and dozens of other predictions of the son of Dr Rennie Maclnnes, Unfortunately, Communists are doing just that. room girl and sec. to the gen. radio. action which is reaction to what New Guinea in "Magnet" relevant teaching of the Scrip- future blessings aren't going to fact that most of what was done who was bishop in Jerusalem, take the slew that human life be fullfilled in' a natural and I pray that this paper will— served to give dignity to the de- 1914 to 1931. He was at Trin- sec., Dorothy Kenning. Governing the federation will Christ has done for us. The re- Melbounie. ture and will be a prey to every is expendable. The achieve- material way, just as they were under God's guidance—continue ceased and to emphasise the ity College, Cambridge and Chaplain Jim Bean, Episcopal be two bodies. The General sults of going forth will be weep- "blast of vain doctrine." ment of the smallest national I'm grateful too for a good written? to grow and keep us alert on communal character of individ- Westcoot House. As Archdeacon Chaplain with the U.S. Army in Assembly, composed of almost ing and rejoicing, for rejoicing —(Rev.) Peter Payn, OX international objective far 'organist who, while musically controversial matters . ual death. Now that people lived of Jerusalem, he was wounded Vietnam and on R. and R. leave 100 delegates (pastors and lay- is always preceded by weeping. Fast Geelong. Vic. A wise principle in regard to outweighs any amount of sensitive, is not in the least I lollandS, longer and families were smaller, in the 1948 disturbances and in Sydney, was greatly impressed. men) will debate important issues —World Vision, correct Bible exposition recom- human suffering according to stuffy about what is supposed to Summer Dill, the situation was changing -- was obliged to return to Eng- He said he could not think of such as efforts to further unity mends "When the plain sense of their calculations. be "good" music, Interpreting more rapidly in urban popula- land for some years. an annual event in the U.S.A. at and the defence of religious, poli- More quarrels are smothered Scripture makes common sense. When President Johnson made —Rev. Eddy Stride, London. Misguided tions and in southern England His archiepiscopal oversight the diocesan level which was tical and civil liberties. A per- by just shutting your mouth, and prophecy seek no other sense: therefore his peace offer, one church news- than inrural districts and in the covers Iran, Jordan, Syria, Leb- comparable with it. manent Executive Council con- holding it shut, than by all the I wonder if the eminent Dr J, take every word at its primary, In spite of those misguided paper wrote an editorial headed Some people say there are anon, the Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, sisting of 13 members elected for wisdom in the world. I. Packer has achieved his aim ordinary, usual, literary meaning people who had the affrontery -Another phony peace offer." things which are impossible to Algeria and Morocco. a three-year term will carry out —Henry Ward Beecher. in "Unfashionable Doctrine" unless the facts of the context to criticise Dr Billy Graham, the FAMILY SHARING Then it went on to say "Hanoi do. One is to climb a fence DIFFICULTIES Assembly decisions. Named to (A.C.R., March 7), or if he has indicate otherwise." 1968 Crusades were an outstand- Which brings us to the ques- will tell Mr Johnson to go jump "How are you praying?" Do which is leaning towards you. head the council was Pastor assisted in the continuance of —Donald .1. Annabel, ing success. Papers on the pastoral minis- tion of just how deeply Sydney's I in the lake." We prefer to stand you come to Him as a last re- A second is to kiss a girl lean- the disinterest in this fundamen- Rose River, Norilivrii Territory. Critics used terms such as try to the dying and to the be- with those who desire peace Mario Sbaffi, president of the parishes are involved in the sort because there is nothing else ing away from you. And the tal doctrine? His final summary "assembly line," "commer- reaved were read respectively by through a just settlement. Methodist Church. wide operation of the, fl \ I you can do? Do you come re- third is to get any kind of a must support the complacent cialism," "mass hysteria" and Canon Leonard Tyler and Dr The assembly appointed an crowd to a religious meeting sentfully because you feel God attitude of many in the Church New fellowship "fear." The attendance which art James blathers — but few paro- Evangelical Youth Council from should have not have given you when it's raining. Now I concerning our Lord's coming Sydney, for example, exceeded chial clergymen and ministers among its constituent members. haven't had much experience of I wonder how many people the problem in the first place? again. 400,000, was the answer to this were present. From the discus- TAHLEE BIBLE COLLEGE A National Council of Evan- trying to climb a fence that's who thrilled to the preaching of —Mrs June Bosanquet, The Scriptures speak in no un- criticism. sion it was apparent that doctors gelical Women, composed of leaning toward me. But I've had Billy Graham on the need for • Two year Bit], Editor, "Christian Woman." certain terms of Christ's glorious The response to accept Christ and funeral directors now under- • 7Lrton in Pract ), n Mechanics etc.). three representatives of each a lot of experience in try- public confession of Christ, con- return and of the events that was remarkable, thousands take much of this ministry and • Special proyis.on for Married Couples and children church, was also established. I know that I myself, when ing to get a crowd to come out version and a subsequent life of • Campus 170 acres on the shores of Port Stephens. will precede this climax to his- coming forward. A most notable the absence of parsons no doubt faced with a bereaved person, when it's raining. obedience to the Word of God, St. ANDREW'S Principal Rey, Eric E. Potter, L.Th. The four denominations have a tory. The Bible may not be a feature of the Crusades were the reflects this fact. used to dare not say anything —Leighton Ford in Perth, W.A. are now returning to their parish Write now for Prospectus, Karuah, N.S.W. 23.24 combined membership of 50,000 puzzle - book . containing a thousands of young people to 60 (MO about the thoughts that were up- churches heavy in heart that they The very difficult problems chronicle of future events, but to attending the meetings. (ATIIEDRAL 501001. permost in both our minds. The One of my greatest joys is to do not find there an equivalent associated with providing appro- SYDNEY EPS, Geneva ;hose same disciples to whom it Dr Billy Graham's knowledge under the Bursary risk of giving offence by being preach at Sunday evensong. (And spirit and emphasis. priate rites and ceremonies for (tisister.d was said "It is not for you to of the Bible which he quoted disposal were skilfully dealt with Endownnient Act) BLUE MOUNTAINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND too intimate seemed paramount. if you are one of those experts know the times or the seasons You speak in your editorial on rubrics who point out that endlessly should be a guide to by W. Jardine Grisbrooke under The Church Schcol at the Heart Now I know better. It is no " was also said "When the (A.C.R. 2.5.68) of clergy "who GRAMMAR SCHOOL the Book of Common Prayer our ministers in their endeavour the title "Towards a Liturgy of of the Diocese. LANCE SHftTON kindness to leave someone alone spirit of truth comes, he will are frustrated, burdened, isolated to recover themselves in private. does not allow a sermon at even- —defeated—think they have fail- to fill our near-empty inner city Committal." He drew upon (Founded by BishopThu Barry. DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL guide you into all truth; for he 14th July, 1885.) ing prayer, don't bother. I'll churches. ancient traditions .and, at the PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COURSE —Margaret Duggan, London. will not speak on his own author- ed their Master"; many of the And still preach; and I'll still enjoy —Bernard Walsh, same time, made many sugges- ity, but whatever he hears he laity surely feel the same. School for Cathedral Choristers. For Prospectus, apply Headmaster IN PERTH it.) —Bishop Howell Witt, Redfern, N.S.W. tions for the liturgical expression The marks of the Lord Jesus will speak, and he will declare There is an obvious need to ENROLMENT 300 Rev. Lance Milton, Rector of North West Australia. of both current attitudes and the Accommodation for an additional Rev. A. T. Pitt-Owen, B.A. . . . Wentworth Falls 112 in the body of the Church are to you the things that are to put things right but it is hard of Holy Trinity, Adelaide, has the marks of weakness, inade- to know what to do. I offer for Crusade conditions imposed by today's 100 pupils in the new school. come." John 16:13 R.S.V. Primary to Higher School Certifi- been heavily hooked during a quacy, defeat, which, by the op- A Christian should never let comment the following sugges- methods of interment and crema- As the multitudes at the time difficulties cate and Matriculation. Provision nine-day visit from May 30 to eration of a mysterious grace, adversity get him down on his tion. tion. for Language and Technical of our Lord's earthly ministry I attended the Billy Graham June 7. witness to the power, the suffi- knees. We are dealing here with those Parallel to the liturgical con- Courses. Staff ,f experienced were not able to interpret the Crusade one week-night with two Teachers and Graduates. Generous 1 -\ NlERICAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY ciency, the victory of Christ. We —Mae Nicholson. siderations was a paper by archi- 'Ile has been invited by the signs of the times (Luke 12:56), who have committed themselves friends from work. Scholarships provided for Cathe- STRALIAN ASSOCIATION are called to preach not ourselves tect Peter Bon: he emphised dral choristers and Probationers; rector of St. Alban's, East Perth, so too the multitudes today ap- to Jesus Christ as Lord and 1. At the start of the meeting the Rev. Bryan Hall, to take (the Church) but Christ. Within four days of the Askin Saviour and believe that the the fact that funeral rite and choral training in the Cathedral pear to be oblivious to the signs I heard 'several phrases which and in the School under the All members and friends of the Society teaching meetings and an evan- —Bishop Stuart Blanch, Government being returned to ceremony comprised an essential that are appearing daily. It is Bible is their infallible and sole puzzled me and I'm sure were direction of Michael Hymens, are warmly invited to attend the gelistic service as part of the of Liverpool. office, the N.S.W. Premier, Mr part of the ministry to the M. Mos., Cathedral Organist and not a time to hide behind the guide. I propose that each parish quite 'meaningless to any non- Leighton Ford Crusade follow- Askin, announced that legisla- church form a group of such bereaved and, hence, the import- claim that this doctrine is out Christians present, e.g., "gradu- For ProspectusC hi ''tapply to, up. "Yesterday, I read the lesson tion would be introduced to ance of having properly designed of fashion. The Bible clearly people, being careful to admit ates of Calvary," "graces of The Headmaster. in the Presbyterian Kirk. The allow 18-year-olds into registered Newth, VALEDICTORY SERVICE The C.M.S. League of Youth speaks about signs and the record only those whose life is char- architectural provision. Contrast- Canon M. C. B.A., Th. L., lesson included the Ten Corn- Galillee." Don't our ministers M.A.C.E. has also booked him as speaker clubs as members or visitors acterised by their publicly con- ing the unsatisfactory "disappear- for of our Lord's discourse on these know that we have a difficult (TELEPHONE: 61-7836). at the Holiday House Party, with mandments. To a practising with full bar privileges. fessing the Lord Jesus Christ ance" of the coffin in a crema- politician, I know of no docu- things includes such challenges enough task in presenting the particular emphasis on assisting With all the great issues fac- with their mouth (Romans 10:9) torium chapel with the certainty THE REV. RON & MRS JAN BUTLER ment more disturbing than the as "But take heed, I have told Gospel to a cynical world with- those who made commitments at ing the State, with the many you all things beforehand." Mark and bringing forth fruits worthy out magnifying our problems by of earth burial, he suggested that the Crusade. Ten Commandments — unless it of repentance (Matthew 3:8). crematoria should be planned to Furniture Removals at problems confronting the com- 13:23 R.S.V., and "Now when using empty cliches? be the Sermon on ',he Mount." "By their fruits ye shall know give mourners the option of The Evangelical Union of the munity — drought, education. these things begin to take place 2. The meeting confirmed the and Storage —Sir Robert Menzies. them" (Matthew 7:16). being present at the committal to ST. AUGUSTINE'S, NEUTRAL BAY University of Western Australia transport, hospitals. automation. look up and raise your heads, caricature that people have of the fire. His proposals indluded Pty Ltd has asked him to speak at evan- "Often the sight of a beauti- etc.—Mr Askin chose alcoholic because your redemption is The Minister might invite one us, namely, always asking for G & C DREW (Diocese of Sydney) a number of other architectural gelistic lunch-hour public meet- ful church building in a town- liquor as the subject of his first drawing near." Luke 21:28 or two, say, to form the initial money. Having advertised "all suggestions which would facili- 66 Smith's Avenue, 89 Wycombe Road ings during the week and a num- ship is considered 'the silent wit- major post-election statement. R.S.V. committee. This committee seats free," we then ask those tate the liturgical "release" of Hurstville ber of coffee evenings for dis- ness of the Church' and too often Mr Askin's secret deal with the Hebrews 10:25 makes the would then decide, on a unanim- attending "to help in the offer- on emotional tension. cussion with students. this is all too true of the people registered clubs he had not seen point that some believers will ous basis, who else to invite into lag." No one is 'obliged to con- Local, Country and Interstate membership. The exterior environment of Removals A SCF ';ION DAY Mr Shilton's own parish has who worship there. They are fit to disclose to the general pub- recognise that the Day is ap- tribute, but it is not easy to had 50 enquirers from the silent. They are dumb." lic in any of his election proaching "—not neglecting to The group would conduct its refuse when a container is held disposal — churchyards, ceme- Write or phone 50-8366 '1111 IH1) \\ 23rd \l 1Y. 1968 at 7445 P.M. Crusade, including two referred —Bishop Tom Jones, speeches. meet together, as is the habit of own business and undertake teries, crematoria gardens, etc.— After hours 53-7377 from the Sydney Crusade. of Willochra, S.A. —Advocate, April issue. some, but encouraging one an- those activities which it feels the (Continued on Page 6) was discussed by architect Page 4 Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968 Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968 Page 5 defence of 'traditional theology. The book is a valuable and JOURNEY INTO FAITH, compiled The author's own speciality searching self-analysis of the which he uses to good effec role of the institutional Church by Scr.pture Union, 1967, pp. 96, Short Notices ACR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS throughout the book, is English in the present age. Many will 4/6d, U.K. SEEKING STARS by Keith literature but this is not the firs not agree, however, with all of Twenty-two individual ac- time he has ventured into the Bill. Oliphants, London, 1967, the author's hopes for its future counts of personal commitment pp. 96, 80c. looks field of apologetics. He is not role, and conservative evangeli- to Jesus Christ. Each writer's concerned to itemise the various cals will be disappointed with different occupation, from scient- The story of 12 top people in POSITIONS Holiday POLITICS OF THE EXTREME RIGHT, topics which feature in current the music and entertainment APPEALS Warringah, 1966, by R. W. Connell the lack of emphasis on the as- ist to pop singer, and his con- theological debate but to ex- pect of personal redemption version to the Christian faith world who found Christ more VACANT Accommodation and Florence Gould. Sydney Uni- amine the controversy at root through Christ in the Church's important than success. Includes HOME OF PEACE makes this book most interest- versity Press, 1967, pp. 115. $230. level and to expose the presuppo- witness. The author's leaning ing and challenging, teenage idols like Cliff Richard, BLACKHEATH. Furnished, clean cottage, HOSPITAL all conveniences. Phone 631-3592 sitions and assumptions involved. to Bultmann and Tillich, and his Well worth reading and stim- Terry Dene and Dick Van Dyke. (Sydney exchange). (Deaconess Institution), Sydney University Press has His opening chapter on the sympathy with non-Christian ulating for those who find the Wellawritten and should be pop- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR got under way with book pro- "Denigration of Dogmatism" at- religious systems, will also be testimonies of others encourag- ular on fellowship bookstalls. EVERSI.EIGH, duction and this early effort is tacks the widespread assumption disappointing. "METROPOLE" 274 Addison Road, Petersham. ing. TEMPERANCE HOTEL commendable, if a somewhat that in theology we are living —Brian King. —J. E. Gelding. CALLING LIFE'S SIGNALS YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN NERINGAH, controversial production. in days when we may ask ques- —The Steve Sloan Story: Zon- ASSOCIATION OF SYDNEY KATOOMBA Neringah Avenue, Wahroonga. The sooio-economic structure tions but not give answers. dervan, U.S.A., 1968, pp. 143, (Y.M.C.A.) GREENWICH, of this sprawling North side His chapter on "The Tyranny A VARIED HARVEST by F. E. THE CHRISTIAN AGNOSTIC, by $2.95 (U.S.). I all Board or Red and Breakfast. River Road, Greenwich. Sydney electorate is closely ana- of Time" expose the shallowness Gaebelein, Eerdmans, 1967, pp. Leslie D. Weatherhead; Hodder d Steve Sloan is an outstanding K. L. and F. M. HEARNE lysed. The statistics on religious of the assumption that the as AN advertisement appearing under Phone 20. The largest Hospital of its 97. Stoughton, 1968, pp, 303, $1.15. Professional footballer in this heading in the last issue of ACR loyalties of the electors are quite future holds the answers while America, and a leader in the carried a wrong date. Applications kind in the State admitting significant. Mosman A. L P. in the chapter on "Dogmatism Dr Gaebelein (he has three This book was first published close on May 31, not May 21 as terminal or advanced chronically nation-wide Fellowship of Chris- listed. Refer to previous issue for other branch members seem to have and Liberalism" Blamires dem- honorary doctorates) has been a in 1965 and was written by the tian Athletes. At 22, he has been details. BUNDANOON ill patients of any age, nation- been either "no religion" or R.C. onstrates that it is the dogmatist well-known educationist and prolific Dr Weatherhead after ality or religious faith. commended by Billy Graham "Orana" Christian Youth Camp • At 124th annual meeting of Home Mission Society in The authors are careful when and nut the liberal who is the bible teacher in America for his retirement in 1960 from 45 for his strong Christian witness, Beautiful bushland setting. Accommodation for 300 Sydney Town Hall. Front left: Rev. Neville Keen, General defining "extreme right," not realist and who therefore speaks many years. He has also publish- years in the active Methodist and by civic leaders for the ex- relevantly to our time. ed several books, been a co- Accom. 60. patients. Secretary, the Hon. W. C. Wentworth, Minister for Social confusing it with "extremists." ministry. ample and inspiration he gives Michael Darby, son of Wavering and uncertain Chris- editor of "Christianity Today" Mod. Cons. Enquiries: Your help is urgently needed Services, and the Primate, the Archbishop of Brisbane. He is writing for the "Chris- to young people. The book is SOUTH SYDNEY for the immediate and future Manly's M.L.A., emerges as a tians, bible teachers and pastors, and has been closely involved in tian agnostics," "those lovable a personal testimony with a call WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, Mr J. Davy, "Twynham" needs of the Hospital. rather likable, boisterous young can only profit from reading the revision of the Scofield men and women who rarely to Christ and Christian living. It Gilpin Street, man of strong Liberal sym- this book, A Defence of Dog- Reference Bible. have anything to do with or- will appeal to sportsmen, but be- Penrose. Ph. 258. CAMPERDOWN. It is proposed to establish a pathies, Dr Fred Schwarz's matism is an informed and This volume ofessays brings ganised churches," but who are ing based on grid-iron, a sport 100-bed Hospital at Mona Vale Christian Anti - Communist thought-provoking counter-attack together some of his articles and "immensely attracted by Christ almostunknown in Australia, its WENTWORTH FALLS, Holiday Cottage when sufficient funds are avail- LETTERS continued Crusade is said to have "by far on theological liberalism. It de- All cones. 451-5242. addresses over the past 15 years and who seek to show His spirit appeal will be limited to only the VACANCIES exist for able. the most sophisticated and art- serves a large reading public. on a variety of topics. They are to meet the challenges, hard- most enthusiastic. that many of these people win iculated ideology of all the —B. L. Smith. shins and sorrows of life in the MIDWIFERY TRAINEES. All donations over $2 are Continued from Page 5. grouped under five headings: allowable deductions for income • be ostracised because they do Australian right." Not very sur- Education and Youth, Public light of that spirit, but who, Applicants must be over 19 WORK WANTED tax purposes. before you. Is it not possible to not see immediately the issues prising. Affairs and Social Concern, though sure of many Christian years of age and in posses- involved in such a clearcut way? It is something of a tribute to NOTHING TO FEAR: Starting Points WHEN MOVING: organise a Crusade on the basis Culture and Taste, Mountain truths, feel they cannot honestly sion of either Intermediate or PLEASE REMEMBER THE democnatic processes within the for Christian Renewal, by H. C. N. and conscientiously 'sign on the HART LECTURES IN The Shift Is to of the funds being subscribed — H. L. Ainsworth, Climbing (allegorical reflections Nurses' Entrance Certificates. HOSPITAL Liberal party that five members Williams, Hodder d Stoughton, 1968, dotted line' that they believe cer- A. R. C. THOMAS, before the Crusade begins? Greenacre, N.S.W. on one of the author's keen Apply in writing or phone IN YOUR WILL. of the University's Department tain theological ideas about FURNITURE REMOVALS— 3. Mr Graham's address was pp. 81, 10 cents. interests), and The Church's 51-2861 for appointment. STORAGE. For further information, phone of Government were allowed to Task and Message. which some branches of the WANGARATTA very powerful as usual, but suf- Graham and The Very Rev. H. C. N. Wil- Modern equipment, efficient men. or write to: be present at Ash Street in 1966 church dogmatise." The Annual Hart Memorial 21a Sorrell St, and 28 Phillip St, fered from several" faults. He has when the party chose its Warrin- liams has been Provost of Cov- Although some chapters reflect There are chapters entitled, PARRAMATTA. sermons the American scene more than Lectures will be delivered in ORGANIST — St. Alban's, Perth. W.A. The Chief Administrative Officer a habit of making generalisations gab candidate, Mr Edward St. entry Cathedral since 1958. He for example, 630-1241. 635-6688. "God and our Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wan- evangelical. Salary including fees $500 Box 124, Post Office, which weakcit the force of his Ma ) Gilliam has stated that John. believes the institutional Church they do our own the book is P.a. (Min.), Apply Rector. 423 Beau- the "follow-up is more impor- Guesses," "Christ and His garatta, on June 3, 4, 5 and 6. fort Street, Perth. W.A. 6000. Petersham. arguments His exegesis of parts In all, it is a fascinating will endure, if it is prepared to always relevant and never diffi- Achievement," "Judgment and of the 0.T., some prophecies and tant than the Crusade meetings. abandon its "structure, security, cult to read, They are delivered in honour MECHANIC. Hours approx. 8 a.m. to 56-5621. 56.8871. study in some detail of the Hell," and most of the other of a former bishop of Wan- 6 p.m. Also Saturday morning work if Classified advertisements should the Second Coming were open The churches have a key role in forces at work in a Federal by- dogmatic assurance and tradi- —B. L. Smith. leading subjects of Christian desired. Small ply. co. Excellent oppor. be sent to THE AUSTRALIAN this "follow-up." Mr Graham garatta, the Right Rev. John tunity advancement for man with good CHURCH RECORD, 511 KENT to question. election and their impact on each tions," and become a new puri- doctrine are also covered. sense responsibility. Apply 51-6295. STREET, SYDNEY. They should rightly stressed the need for fied Church braced again any Stephen Hart. A.H. 84-4677 (Syd.) for appointment. be prepaid. Rate, Sc per word, The connection between the other. Required reading for every There are many references to inimum 40c, Replies may be ad- WANTED regular church attendance in his pressure, with "nothing to fear." FLAME OF ANGER by Eric Clark, The subject will be Christian dressed to a Boo Number on pay- address and the appeal was not thoughtful Australian who would the author's studies in psychical ment of an additional 10c to corer clearly evident anti we were not instructions to the "enquirers" like to know What goes on be- In calling for Christian re- Zondervan, 251 pages, U.S.A., 1968 Origins, and the lecturer will be the cost of forwarding will to SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS research, especially in the chap- the Rev, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFICER. bought. Quotes given. C.M.S. Book- given sufficient reasons why we who came forward. Anticipating newal, the author makes a very Dr Barry Marshall, the advertiser. Receipts will not be snop. 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney. hind the political scene in his ($3.95 U.S.). ter "Reincarnation and Renewed forwarded unless requested and such should repent. It left me wonder- objections, he said that it did not penetrating study of the modern Chaplain of Trinity College, DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE. requests should beaccompanied by own electorate. Chances." The final chapter is a sttf mired, addressed envelope. WANTED 100 more students to enrol in matter if the minister was dull, world: for example, the preval- Described on the dust cover Melbourne, who has recently C. of E. Bible College. Full Bible course ing whether the appt al or the —Rex Meyer. a helpful summary of his own APpliCations are invited from suit- lectures in Sydney or by correspon- or they could not understand ence of humanism, the imper- as "A Novel Of Africa In Fer- spent a year in postgraduate ably qualified persons for employment address was the most important beliefs. dence anywhere. Full details from the sermon, because they went ment." The plot concerns a boy studies of this subject at the in the Department of Christian Educa- Registrar, P.O. Box 41, Roseville. part. sonalisation of man, efficient tion to share in the work of the N.S.W. to church "to worship God, not A DEFENCE OF DOGMATISM, by H. and girl from different tribes The book is easy to read, and Institut Catholique in Paris. Children's Work Division. If we ask people to commit communication, and "a wide- PROFESSIONAL because of the minister." who fall in love and become some of his treatment is helpful their lives to Christ it ought to Blamires, S.P.C.K. 1965, pp. 131. spread disbelief in the institu- A spokesman said in Wangar- DUTIES: (I) Teacher training at Parish This is very misleading. We Christians by differing experi- in understanding biblical theo- atta: "These lectures are de- and District levels. SERVICES FOR SALE be on the basis of the demands tional Church as being the ef- (II) Conference Leadership. need continually to be learning In an age of radical theology fective instrument of God." He ences. The setting is the emerg- logy, e.g. on "Providence and signed to encourage theological Camp Councellor Training of the N.T. as seen in the early (III) more of the God and Saviour we when novelty is the sure road to Care." One must sympathise with some Camping. BALDINI GERMAN CAMERA 35mm, preaching in the Acts. notices that "the Church tends to ence of the modern Africa as learning amongst both the clergy (IV) Advisory Service to Clergy. 3.5 lens. Brief to 300th sec. Perfect publication and reputation it is with his desire to "communi- Sunday School Staffs. etc. worship in order to worship in be increasingly brushed aside as contrasted to the old paternal and the laity and are therefore CUSTOMS AGENTS condition. $8.00. See at Record 4. The Crusade reminded me "spirit and in truth." We need encouraging to read such a lively cate" with modern man. of a semi-popular nature." Goods cleared/delivered office. something totally irrelevant." tribal rule of the elders. CUALIFICATIONS: that we can certainly learn a teaching from the pulpit, To He therefore calls for the Dr Weatherhead's own posi- (I) Practising member Church ex Parcels Post, 'Aircraft TAPE RECORDERS classic Collaro deck lot from. Mr Graham and his A white medical missionary There is no charge for the of England. twin head 3-speed. In good condition put aside the centrality of renewal of the Church: it must tion is clearly stated from the lectures, to be held at 8 p.m. (II) Trained School Teacher (or and ships. plus microphone and floor stand. Must team about the techniques emerges well in the book. The equivalent qualifications). sell—Mission, going overseas. $50. the preaching of the Word of be "a centre of creativity, a beginning: "I am sure we can each evening, and the public and (III) Some training In Theology. "SERVICE TRANSPORT" Apply S.A.M.S. Office. 419-2471. of mass communications. He God is to reverse one of the clinic for public optimism, a region concerned is that of only recommend Christianity to (IV) Some practical experience of is well read and topical in his clergy of all denominations are Sunday School activities. 181 Clarence St., Sydney. central themes of the Refor- WOOD (OMB FUNERALS broadcasting station for the Kenya, and the tribes those of the thoughtful men of today by invited to attend. Further training In adult educational Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. references. The advertising for mation. Such neglect will open voice of the poor, a centre for the Jaluo and the Nandi. The a restatement which admits a methods will be provided be the De- the Crusade was excellent, book gives a very real picture large degree of agnosticism." Further information and help partment. TO LET the door to ignorance, spiritual international exchange," and with accommodation if required, Salary and other conditions by especially the red and black bill- decline and superstitious ritual. Metropolitan (All so on. Such renewal is based of the problems posed when Consequently, he amends, rejects arrangement. boards and posters. or restates orthodox Christianity can be obtained by writing to INTERSTATE COMPLETE Fiat for six months. Handy Article XIX of the Church of Branches) 80.0396 on the Church's identification Africans leave their tribal areas the Bishop's Secretary, Box 201, Applications in writing to: transport. Cammeray. 92-5139. 5. There was a line of thought England states that the church is with and involvement in, the for the towns. where he finds it unpalatable to The Director, Katoomba — Katoomba 41 P.O., Wangaratta, 3677, Vic. Department of Christian Education. SERVICES FLAT furnished s.c. Eastwood. Separate evidenced that a meeting of large "where the pure Word of God is secular world. —T. F. McKnight. modern man or incompatible Diocese of Melbourne, entrance, washing machine, H.W.S. proportions on the Sunday after- 53 Drummond Street. CARLTON, $22.00 P.w. 85-5405. Sydney ex- preached." It implies that if with his own way of thinking. 3053, Victoria. COORPAROO. St. Stephen's. Brisbane. change. noon would be some kind of such is notthe case, then, what- Much of what he says is a re- Cnr Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 a.m. witness to the people of Syd- ever else it may be, it is not a sult of his "hunches," as he him- THE BOARDof the hostel for overseas Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Morning INo need to search for a students at Drummoyne. N.S.W., has ney." I find no evidence of this true church. Such a church can- self admits on page 256! vacancy for matron. Details from the NYO" T°1E've="fg?:r. nc g;'dg A in the Bible and when one con- not be recommended to new Accordingly, most of the Bible conference Secretary, Rev. John R. Reid, 4 Jordan J. Greenwood. RCHBISHOP LOANE'S Street, G.adesville, 2111. Phone siders that 125,000 turned out Christians. is rejected and Browning's poems & camp 89-2631. for the Anzac Day March and To Mr Graham we say, No, CONFIRMATION SERVICE or Pilgrim's Progress recom- CARETAKER required for Christian WINTER APPEAL 120,000 for League and Union we cannot agree with you on this mended in its place; the sub- site house party centr, Inquiries: Christian Special Events As approved by the Archbishop of Sydney Conference and Camp Booking. Centre. The Archbishop of Sydney, each weekend, I wonder what it point. We do go to church to stitutional view of salvation is 307 Sussex Street, Sydney. (Phone the Most Rev, M. L. Loane, really proves anyway. What are hear the Word of God preached replaced by the "pressure of 61-7371). Price 35 cents per dozen (postage extra launched the Annual Arch- these other crowds witnessing to and expounded by the minister. love"; he believes in the divinity bishop's Winter Appeal on Sun- or about? We should only attend a church See us when requiring of Christ "though I do not know Accommodation day, May 12. In a letter read 6. I fear that in the wake of where we can hear a clear, what divinity means" — Jesus out in all churches in the dio- the Crusade we will see many Biblical sermon. Induction Services, Parish Papers and all Classes of Church, "did not claim to be sinless . . . Aieailable RECTORY pseudo-Grahams copying his cese the Archbishop said. —Donald C. Geddes, Commercial or General Printing and there seems no point in BOARD AVAILABLE. Christian Hostel "In our city, there are num- methods. Mr Graham has a par- Croydon, N.S.W. equating Him with God." Other for Business Girls. Bush Missionary ticular gift which God has bless- Sodety, 22 Arthur Street, PunchbOwl. bers of needy families, pen- examples of the author's "re- Enquiries. Matron, 759-0511. COBBITTY sioners and destitute children ed but let us not fool ourselves William Andrews Printing Co. Pty. Limited statement" could be given. consult with barely enough food for the that anyone can imitate his gift 96-98 MAY STREET, ST. PETERS Telephone 51-2119 It is lamentable that a per- Doug McDougall s Saturday, June I. 1968 winter months, let alone warm in a different context with the 600 ASK son of Dr Weatherhead's SOUTH SYDNEY clothing and heating. Because same results. stature should sink to such a many of us do not see these My plea is that ministers, Six hundred people gathered CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, 10.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at. 57 Sydney centres on March man-made hollow compromise people we are only dimly aware preachers and teachers will give with present-day scepticism. CONFERENCE Gilpin Street, of their plight. a reasoned exposition of the 29 to pray for missionary work. Feeling that the secret of An orthodox Biblical Christian CAMP CAMPERDOWN. Market day in Rectory "The Archbishop's Winter Ap- Christian faith to their flock, will find most of the book peal is for gifts of money and particularly to new converts. C.M.S. work has always been its Sydney Church of England Grammar School for Girls grounds. St. Paul's Church, prayer support, another C.M.S. plainly heretical, and the are BOOKING clothing and to provide special We cannot survive on the pastry Day and Boarding Schools; Kindergarten to Matriculation. unable to commend it to our Heber Chapel and the care where most needed. This is of evangelistic rallies, we need Ask Night is being organised in Under a Council many Sydney centres on Friday, appointed by Synod. Founded 1895. readers. CENTRE Rectory open (as it was re- a work of God in which we can the protein of the Bible. SYDNEY: Forbes Street, Darlinghurst (Phone 31-3445). MOSS VALE: Suttor Road, Moss Vale, —Brian King. VACANCIES exist for all share and I personally en- May 31, from 7.45 to 9.45 p.m. Select from over 30 sites cently for the National 'Trust). Finally, let us remember that Phone 222 (Moss Vale). ASSISTANTS-IN-NURSING. courage you to do so now." not everyone sees the issues rais- NORTH SYDNEY: "Redlands," Military Road, Cremorne (Phone 90-3347). at one central office. To raise funds for organ Send donations to the Arch- ed by Mr Graham in the same WOLLONGONG: "Gleniffer Brae," Hillview Avenue, Keiraville. (Phone B4283 Wollongong). Apply in writing renovation. Stalls — Light bishop, Diocesan Church House, black and white terms. Also, Please mention "Church Please mention "Church Phone: 61-3371 or write: The school curriculum comprises thorough religious teaching in accordance with principles of the 307 Sussex or phone 51-2861 George Street, Sydney; and some of those who came forward Church of England, with a sound, general education under a thoroughly competent staff. Record" when replying to Street, refreshments — Pony rides. Record" when replying to Sydney for appointment. clothing and heating appliances will turn away and be harder For full Information, apply to the Headmistress of the school desired. our advertisers. can be collected by phoning than ever to reach. What impor- our advertisers. for free brochure or bookings. 51-4341. tance do we attribute to the fact Page- 6 Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968 Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968 Page 7 Rev. Laurence and Mrs Pullen arrived Rev. L. D. Cohen, rector of Kal- in Sydney on furlough on 9th May. They goorlie, has been appointed precentor have been working for C.M.S. at of St. Boniface Cathedral, Sunbury. The paper for Church of Khamman in the diocese of Dornakal, Speakers at the 51st Belgrave England people — Catholic, Church of South India. Heights (Vic.) Convention to be held Apostolic, Protestant and Dr. Janet Plummer. former C.M.S from December 26 to January 1 next. Reformed missionary in West Malaysia has been will be Major Leonard Moults, of Eng- THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER — EIGHTY.EIGH I YEAR OF PUBLICATION appointed part-time Overseas Student land. General Secretary of the World- Subscription $2.50 per year. Worker for C.M.S. In Sydney. She is wide Evanaeliantion Crusade; the Rev. Editorial and Business: 511 Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by port Printed by John Fairfax and John Bird, a well-known Keswick fluent in Cantonese and is also studying as a newspaper. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney Chinese at the University of Sydney. She speaker from England, who was a Kent St., Sydney. Phone: is a parishioner of St. Barnabas', Broad- speaker at a former Belgrave Heights 61-2975. Office hours: 10 way. Convention; the Rev. Dr Klaus Rustle, Vice-Principal of the Reformed Theo- a.m. to 4 p.m. Issued fort- Rev. William Bloxham. rector of St. logical College, Geelong; and the Arch- nightly, on alternate Thurs- Paul's, Emu Plains (Sydney), has been bishop of Sydney, Most Rev. Marcus appointed rector of St. Cuthbert's. L. Loane. days. Copy deadline Thurs- Naremburn. Rev. E. W. Doncaster, formerly rec- day preceding date of issue, Rev. J. R. Gaden, curate of St. tor of Carnarvon (North West Austra- but earlier receipt preferable. John's. Mudgee (Bathurst), will leave lia), has been appointed curate in in September for further study at the charge of the new district of Gascoyne' • Dr T. Louie, Medical Superintendent, makes a point BISHOP OF General Theological Seminary, New Ashburton. York. Rev. George Whitfield, who has been over a cup of tea to Rev. Don Allen and Rev. George Venerable K. Entwhistla rector of headmaster of Hampton Grammar Stewart. A clinical pastoral seminar was held at Morisset Southern Cross (Kalgoorlie), has been School for the past 18 years, has been Psychiatric Hospital on 1st May for clergy serving in this appointed rector of the Cathedral appointed general secretary of the Since the oPefi'Ing sit the Parish. Church of England Board of Education part of the Newcastle area in N.S.W. Rev. W. T, Wheeler, R.A.A.F. Chap- in succession to Dr Kathleen Bliss, the Methodist Wayside Chapel in lain. has been transferred from Laver- Church Information Office announced Sydney's Kings Cross, in 1964, ton, Victoria, to Pearce Air Forcd Base. last week, and will take up his appoint- GIPPSLAND'S W.A. ment on January 1, 1969. 1212 couples have been married there. An analysis of the 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M1.11111111111111, countries from which these "With so mane beautiful story came out? Mr Roberts had people came shows that 55 things in the world, why dwell been drunk on the night of the different nations were rep- on the sordid side?" said Mrs car crash, and the passenger in resented in the figures. A CHARGE Roberts, plaintively. "We know his car who had been slightly injured was the pert young lady great many of the wedding these things exist, but there's no ceremonies have been tape- IN his charge to Synod on 21st April last, the need to fill our minds he always took along for com- pany on these long business recorded by brides and bride- Right Rev. David B. Garnsey dealt at some with them." grooms and the tapes sent to "Until more people do think trips. — Jean Newall their relatives overseas. length with the ministry, in view of the major about these things, we won't get very far," said Mr Cotter, firmly. Lambeth Conference subject, "The Renewal of Mr Cotter's subject was slum the Ministry-" clearance, but as far as Mrs FREE GIFT Roberts was concerned it might He had this to say: Church in Ethiopia was the work have been starving peasants in The Yearly Bible Study Calendar Now I want to say some- of two young laymen, Edesius India, unmarried mothers, sewe- thing about the ministry of the and Frumenitius (Dictionary of rage or contemporary literature. clergy. The whole Church, the Christian Biography, vol. ii, plans your reading through the Scriptures under "Ethiopian Church"). Mr Cotter was not invited body of Christ, is called "a in 1 or 2 years. royal priesthood" in Peter 2:5 The Jesuits, Franciscans and again. Mr Roberts, who enjoyed Augustinians generally worked a game of golf with Mr Cotter, 9. anIdt will, I believe, always need far in advance of the regular was apologetic. SCRIPTURE TRUTH DEPOT priesthood: their missions in "Mrs Roberts has led a very specially appointed persons to 10 Rich St., Marrickville, N.S.W. Japan and China did not see a • sheltered life," he said. "She is perform liturgical, prophetic, The Commonwealth secretary of the British and Foreign Bible Society (the Rev. teaching, evangelistic and pas- bishop for one or two genera- James Payne) and the Bible Society secretary for New Guinea (the Rev. Leo Buck- very sensitive, Joe. She gets up- Please post without obligation The Bible Study tions. "Order can sometimes set easily. I suppose we all try to toral functions. man) discuss the proof setting of the Pidgin New Testament at the Lutheran Press, dar and free books. They perform these functions ,provel an enemy of the freedom shield her, a bit. Now her sister which the missionary needs for Madang, New Guinea. Left to right: l The Rev. James Payne, Mr Gubuk, the Rev. Ellen, whom you remember you always in partnership with lay- Leo Buckman and Mr Alfred Walck. men, though with differing de- his work" (Neill, p. 261) — met -at our place that night, she's words which we should heed. The Rev. Canon L. Shorland- in Sydney and in other places. entirely different. I don't know' grees of responsibility. Those whom we call priests are not In the Anglican and Protes- Ball, vicar of St. Swithin's, East He and his wife had found Aus- why, because -they were brought tant world voluntary missionary Retford, and rural dean of Ret- tralians to be most friendly up together. But she's always an exclusive elite performing holy functions which, in an ab- societies played a vital part and ford in the diocese of Southwell, people. been the independent one. MS women, sometimes as wives of England, recently spent some He had attended one Sydney wife still leans on her a bit. solute sense, no one else can perform. clergy, more generally in their time in Australia, accompanied parish church quite often and When I'm away on business, she own right, proved themselves by his wife, Dr Shorland-Ball. was impressed by the length of shuts up her flat and comes to They are representatives duly DR BILLY GRAHAM'S Melbourne Crusode the Melbourne committee recent- quite indispensable QS pioneers ly and visited Alice Springs, Canon Shorland-Ball was at the sermons, which -was longer stay with Stella. I don't know AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD appointed, acting on behalf of and in fellowship with the Whole and also as responsible workers will be held from 14th to 23rd March, at Darwin and Carnarvon. Crusades Cambridge with Archdeacon Eric than is usual in England. How- how I'd manage without Ellen, in established missions (Neill, ever, since over 400 people at- really. But Stella, she's the sensi- 511 KENT STREET, SYDNEY — Phone 61-2975 Church. This however does not the Myer Music Bowl. may also be held in these cen- Pitt, archdeacon of Wollongong, mean that they are delegates p. 264). These facts, together tres in 1969. Meetings may also N.S.W., and while in Sydney tended Evening Prayer in this tive one all right." with our experience in our own Arrangements to hold Crusades peals at land-line relays from particular church, he thought ORDER FORM FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS or mere nominees of the Church. be held in New Guinea and they met again. "She reads the papers and country of the variety of minis- in Melbourne and New Zealand Sydney and from the telecast Singapore. In an interview with the Re- ',hat regular parishioners did not watches TV, I suppose," said Rate: 5c per word, minimum 40c. Replies may be addressed to a Box "PRIEST" MEANS teries which laymen and lay in March this year had to be of the opening meeting of the find them overlong. Mr Cotter, shortly. Number on payment of an additional 10c to cover the cost of forwarding women perform, are enough to cancelled last November owing The Archbishop of Melbourne cord, the Canon said that he was replies to the advertiser. Receipts will not be forwarded unless requested "ELDER" Sydney Crusade, have already is closely associated with the Canon L. and Mrs Shorland- On one of his business trips, and such requests should he accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope. force us to reconsider our tra- greatly impressed by the vigour • We need to recognise that the to the illness of the evangelist. been counselled. Melbourne Crusade. of church life that he had seen Ball while in Sydney. Mr Roberts had a bad car crash. word "priest" is derived from ditional insistence on the three- The Crusade office has been Mr Dan Piatt, of the Billy and death He was between life the word "presbyter," meaning fold order and our cautious ex- opened at 130 Bourke Street, Graham organisation, is remain- for days. Mrs Roberts took to "elder." clusion of women from the Melbourne and some hundreds ing in Australia to organise her bed; she was too shocked to It does not derive etymolo- ministry. of people who responded to ap- preparations. He conferred with see anyone. gically or in meaning from the As for going to the hospital Greek or the Hebrew words to see Harry, it was out of the translated into English -by the question. The -atmosphere of word "priest." The Greek word such places always upset her so. for priest is used of Christians It was therefore Ellen who went only twice in the New Testa- The Home to sit by the patient each even- ment (in Rev. 1:6, 5:10). OME part of the Bible is which now need bringing up to Indians in Arizona, U.S.A. ing, after she had hurried home The word "presbyter," how- now available in the date. Revision is in progress in Many of this tribe speak Eng- S many of the major world lan- lish, but Papago is the mother from work to cook the dinner ever, is used frequently in the language of 96 per cent of Mission Society and do what housework New Testament to describe those guages — in fact, in the lan- tongue they use at home. she could. She carried daily bul- to whom the Church gave minis- the world's population. Yet guages of an estimated 75 per A third translation, Mark's WO masses were cele- letins from one invalid to the cent of the world population. Re- Gospel in Fon, has been publish- terial functions in the local con- it is true thot more Bible T brated recently at Deer reclaims other. gregations. All Who are tempted translation activity is in vision is usually done by inter- ed by the All Africa Conference When Mr Roberts came home Please insert the above advertisement in the nest denominational committees of of Churches, and will be used Park, Port Hacking, a by the exclusivist, hieratic, hier- progress today than at any she helped her sister entertain archical, mysterious conno- national Christians. in an evangelistic program plan- property of the Youth human life visitors. "Stella and Harry are tations of the word "priest" other time. One thousand three hundred ned among the Fon people of Department, diocese of Dahomey, WeSt Africa. such a devoted couple," everyone would do well to read that and twenty six languages and Sydney. said. "She suffered terribly while classic work on the subject of Firstly, the 4 per cent of dialects now have some part Many of the other new trans- he was ill, you know. The shock R. C. Moberly, "Ministerial the world population with no of the Bible, according to the lations are in languages of Papua I hey acre pal I of the program nearly killed her." Priesthood." part of the Bible speak well over records of the United Bible Soci- and New Guinea, and Latin of the Paulian Association Ellen said nothing. She felt so We need to go on to chal- 1,000 mutually unintelligible lan- eties. America; both these areas con- Autumn Training Camp attended lenge the assumptions so com- guages and dialects. Missions are During 1967, 46 languages re- tain hundreds of small tribes by 90 delegates from Sydney desperately sorry for Harry. For whose languages have not yet mon among Anglicans that the at work in many hundreds of ceived a part of the Bible for the Roman Catholic parishes. what would Stella do when the been reduced to writing. clergy must always he in the these, notably Wycliffe Bible first time. In many oases this was The Paulian Association is an Translators, New Tribes Mission, threefold ministry of bishops, also the first written material of COMPLETE BIBLES organisation of Roman Catholic For free, friendly and courteous advice on travel anywhere, consult Priests and deacons and that Unevan gel ised Fields Mission any kind in the language. One men and women working through and others. The Bible Societies In addition, the complete Bible they must he males. new translation was in Hre, was published for the first time parish branches and it aims to HOME MISSION SOCIETY MITCHELL'S INTERNATIONAL TOURS are in: contact with over 340 spoken in the highlands of Viet- develop fully the faith of its 511 KENT STREET, SYDNEY ORDER CAN such projects. in Kirundi, spoken in Burundi, Accredited agents for all Major Airlines and Shipping Companies. General Agents for Frames nam, in which missionaries of Central Africa, and in Nama, members. Tours Ltd., of London. At no extra cost, our International experts will promptly and efficiently RESTRICT Secondly, many of the lan- the Worldwide Evangelisation spoken in South-West Africa. Mass was celebrated on the handle all your travel requirements. Bishop Neill points out that guages with only a few books of Crusade have translated the New Testaments were published Saturday by the Rev. A. Doherty much of the greatest ministry the Bible need more translated. books of Matthew, John and Culwulla Chambers, 67 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. Phone 28-1329 in Bamileke and Bamoun (Came- of the Confraternity of expansion of the Church was Thirdly, a most important part Revelation. roun), Ilamba (Tanzania), Mace- Christian Doctrine and on the brought about by laymen or by of today's translation activity is Another language to have its donian, three dialects of Nuba Sunday by the Paulian Asso- Printed by John Fairta.lhealhuSrocehs k.etdc,.„,,dElrmiwly, d5nyedyney, for the publishers, Australian Church Record, May 16, 1968 an unusual freedom on the part the revision of Bible transla- first portion of Scripture was (Sudan) and Zoque: Copainala ciation Chaplain, the Rev. Dr J. of clergy. The foundaition of the tions written some years ago Papago, spoken by American (Mexico). Farrar.