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EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 13th, 1936. The Elim Evangel ELEVENTH ANNUAL FOURSQUARE COSPEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST (Editor: Pastor E. C. W. Boulton.) Offici~d Org:an of the Elim Foursquare Gospel Allianc•. DEMONSTRATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Principal George Jeffreys (President) in the Pa .. 1ors E. J. Philhps {Secret~ry•General), E. C. W. Boulton, P. N. Curry, R. C:. Darragh, W. G. Hathaway, J. McWhirter, J. Smith & R. Tweed. ROYAL ALBERT HALL (London) General Headquarters, when 20, Clarence Raad, Clapham Park, London, s.w.,. Principal GEORGE JEFFREYS Vol. XVII, March 27, 1936 No, 13 WILL PREACH AT THREE GREAT GATHERINGS 11 a.m. Divine Healing; 3 p.m. Baptismal Service; CONTENTS 7 p.m. Communion Service :\atur:d and Supenrntural Physical Healing 193 RESERVED SEATS. Tickets for seats in the BoxPs and Cuslly ,·ersus Cheap Religious Experiences 195 S1:ills are obtainable at the following prices: Morning, 1/-; :vJusic: Tdurnphant Prnisc 196 Afternoon 2/-; Evening 2/-. Those who purchase these tickets Bible Study Helps 196 ensure a good seat, and at the same time help to reduce the \Vorld Fvents and their Significance 197 rent we pay for the hall. These tickets are only obtainable .\ ;-.;ew E'xperir-nn· 198 from the Box Office, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, Family .\!tar 199 London, S. \V. 7. Enclose stamped addressed envelope. Rc\·iv:d Bn·~Li{s uut al (; lasgow 200 Editorial 202 COME, join the Testimony and share in the Festival! Thr_. Su~L1ining \iisiun 202 .\I '.radt's anJ Knu,,·kdg,_, ... 203 Tlw S,·rnnd (iift ... 204 FOURTEENTH ANNUAL Some Recent Publications 204 Ra
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Visit of ]. T. Bradley and A. V. Gorton. Convener: Pastor J. R. :\1oore. P11-.:tor P. N. Corry. CARLISLE. Elim Tabernnde, \Ves1 \Valls. Speakers inclu VoL XVII., No. 13 MARCH 27, 1936 Fridays, Twopence Natural and Supernatural Physical Healing By HARVEY McALISTER N our examination of the divers ways that restora In this particular instance healing is governed and con tion to health may come, we shall first note natural trolled entirely by the sovereignty of God, and quite I healing without human co-operation. The Creator, apart from any effort on the part of the human. God, has put within the human bocfy a natural heal A young man of my acquaintance, who a few years ing power. In the event of your cutting your finger previously had turned a deaf ear to the call of Gocf to nature will at once go to work ; your blood preach the gospel, was hopelessly afflicted with tuber will begin to coagulate ; the flow of blood will culosis of the lungs. On a chilly and dreary night, staunch ; new tissue will gradually form ; the two after walking the streets without an overcoat until he edges of the wound will be brought together ; a com was wet to the skin and chilled to the bones, he drank plete healing will be the final result. This has been deadly poison, threw himself across his bed, pulled the true throughout all the centuries of time, and every covers over himself and thought in his mincf, " I '11 be where-in heathen lands and in civilised countries. out of all my troubles by the daybreak." The poison Supernatural ways of healing. worked, and in the wee still hours of the night a cry There is the direct supernatural touch of God by the rose from his heart, " 0 God, save ! " As the morn agency of the Holy Spirit on the basis of the merits ing dawned, not only had every trace of the effects of of the atonement of Christ on Calvary's Cross, distinct the poison disappeared, but the tuberculosis also had from and in addition to anything that nature or human vanished. He has been busily occupied ever since in helps-or both-can do. preparation for the ministry and in preaching the gospel Because this healing comes from God direct, we in his own country and in foreign fields. Now mark speak of it as divine healing. Natural healing is also well ! This young man had never heard of healing from God ; but natural healing is apart from any direct by the supernatural touch and was not looking for re control on the part of God and any condition on the covery ; but God had a work for him to do and in His part of man, and is, therefore, native. It is like God's sovereignty made bare His arm. sunshine and rain. All mankind alike receive the The claims of faith. benefit. . . . But more often supernatural healing is operative in Becaus~ healmg m this realm supersedes nature we answer to a definite act of appropriating faith on the speak of 1t as supernatuz:a!. . By t~e term supernat~r~l part of the human, and for this reason it would be we do not mean that w~1ch _is agamst or antagomst1c correct to speak of it as faith healing. It is, therefore, to z:iature, _but that which_ 1s above the natural. As plain to see that faith is an important factor. Faith an 1llustrat1~m I would ~omt o~t the fact that under is the hand that takes from God. How may we come n~tural healmg a fever will run its course an~ strength into possession of faith? It is just as easy to obtain will return gradually. The very reverse of this may be faith as it is to hear a good sermon. " Faith cometh tr~e under the supernatural touch of God._ A. fever by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." A will often be stayed and great strength be given m the faithful presentation of the Scriptures setting forth the hour of greatest weakness. fact that healing is a benefit procured and made sure The sovereign will of God. in our behalf, by the death of the Lord Jesus Christ Supernatural healing sometimes comes by the direct on Calvary's Cross, is wonderfully productive of faith act of God, wholly apart from any conscious act of for healing. faith on the part of the patient or any conscious act In the earlier years of my own ministry I witnesse1 of faith on the part of any individual or individuals very few people healecf supernaturally. There was a interested in the recovery of the person. In this event reason. I only had one sermon on the subject of heal it would be right and proper to term it divine super- ing, and that was a very poor one. I did not give out natural healing according to the sovereign will of God. the truth on this theme sufficiently to produce faith 193 194 Tllr.' ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936. for healing in the hearts of my hearers to any great A mother bent over the cradle of her infant boy when extent. Then there came a time when I made a he had been given up to die, and refused to be corn .. definite study of the Scriptures along this very line. farted unless God would spare the life. The little life I thereby strengthened my own faith and also became was spared, but how gladly would that same mother so familiar with the teaching of the Bible on the sub have had it otherwise could she have looked down ject as to be able to inspire in others faith for healing. through the years to the day when his head fell, bleed Instances of supernatural recovery then became the ing and ghastly, beneath the stroke of an executioner's common order under my ministry. Multitudes are be axe. ing restored to health to-day in answer to the prayer of faith. Temporal and eternal blessings. The problem of unanswered prayers. The salvation of the soul is as much greater than The Father God grants recovery, sometimes, apart the healing of the body as eternity is longer than time. from our asking, and other times in answer to our ask The healing of the body is a temporal blessing, whereas ing, and in still other instances denies, delays and dis the salvation of the soul is an eternal blessing. All criminates with reference to our petitions for physical of the people healed by Christ in the days of His flesh restoration. The wisdom and love of God are as well are dead to-day. Even if you are healed you will die displayed in denials, delays and discriminations as in sooner or later, if the Lord tarries with reference to His immediate answers. He oversees the complex system return. Failure in the matter of the healing of the of providences. There are sorrows as well as joys; body is not a very great calamity, but failure in the sickness as well as health ; losses as well as gains ; matter of the salvation of the soul is an eternal falls as well as recoveries ; retrogressions as well as calamity. advances. " All things work together for good to The redemption of the mortal body. them that love God, to them who are the called accord When the Lord Jesus Christ died. on Calvary's Cross ing to His purpose." God foresees the exact effect of He purchased for humanity a full and complete redemp each and every element in the entire programme of tion. Upon believing, we have the salvation or redemp life. He knows the end from the beginning, and the tion of our souls. Many have been enabled by faith final issue and resultant of all these experiences is our to obtain definite quickenings of the mortal body highest good. How necessary, then, that all our sup through the power of the Holy Spirit. But even plications, including those for bodily healing, be offered though the body is quickened time and time again, in most loyal and hearty and unreserved submission to yet is it still mortal, that is, death-doomed-subject the will of God ! to death; but when Jesus comes in the clouds of Monica, the pious mother of Augustine, spent a whole heaven, sounds the trumpet and the Church is rap~ night in agonising prayer that her son might not be tured, we shall have the redemption of our mortal permitted to leave Africa and go to Italy. She had bodies. And by and by, in the new heaven and new prayed for his conversion for years, and felt that the earth, " God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; proposed move would delay and possibly for ever pre and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor vent his conversion. He was suffered to go, however; crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the and in Italy he was converted. In his confessions, he former things are passed away." says : '' Thou didst deny her what she prayed for at that time, that Thou mightest grant her what she prayed for always." Monica's petition that her son might not go to Italy was not granted, but her desire ANONYMOUS GIFTS that he might be saved was; and by the very means During the past week we have received the following gifts she would have prevented. How little we know what from anonymous donors: is best for us, and what will work our highest good ! Jubilee Appeal Fund: Barnes sister, £1; Brighton, 2/6; One of the greatest theologians, when a boy, was Clapham, per Pastor Kingston, 4/6; East Wemyss, £1. so wicked that his father confessed to having prayed Work in General: Amman, Transjordan, 8/-. to God that, if it pleased Him to take any of his child Foreign Missionary Fund: Weybridge (M.G.), £1. ren away, it might be this one. What a loss the Revival and Healing Campaigns: Clapham, per Pastor Church would have sustained if that father's prayer had Kingston, £1. been granted! Prison Work: Bradford (G.), £5. A PENTECOSTAL CONVENTION will be held in the ELIM TABERNACLE, Central Park Road, East Ham. on Friday, 3rd April, at 7.30 p.m. Speakers: Pastors C. J. E. Kingston & H. Mason. Convener: Pastor W. G. Hathaway. SUPPORTED BY ELIM MINISTERS OF EAST LONDON PRAY FOR A HOLY C HOST OUTPOURING March 27th, 1936. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 195 Costly versus Cheap Religious Experiences By Rev. W. T. McARTHUR lJR Lord, when describing the character of this himself. We have reason to fear that the spiritual Gospel age (Matt. xxiv. 1-14), began by saying, life of the entire family was at low ebb. Before Jacob O '' Take heed that no man deceive you.'' From was born, the blessing of heaven had been pronounced this remark, as well as much that followed it, we upon him, but from the record it would appear that gather that this was to be an ag-e of deception; Satan's both father and mother had entirely forgotten the power was to be so completely broken by the work of incident. Whether or not Jacob had been told about Calvary that hereafter deception was to be his only it, we do not know; but, if he had been, the word had recourse. In Paul's letter to the Ephesians (chapter not taken root ; it had produced, no faith. Certain we vi.), we are exhorted to "put on the whole armour of are that the story of Bethel is the record of his first God,'' in order that we may be able to stand against meeting with God. What a rich revelation that was t " the wiles of the Devil " ; and in Revelation xii. 9 What a wealth of information and instruction it <1:t?>n he is said to be the one who " deceiveth the whole tained ! Jesus said, " He that heareth My Word, and: world." We believe that as the end approaches, believeth on Him that sent Me, bath everlasting life." Satan's deceptions become more and more difficult to This is just what happened to Jacobi (Genesis xxviii.} detect, so that, if it were possible, he would •' deceive on that memorable night. He saw the " Way " to the very elect.'' heaven ; he saw the " Door," Jehovah (Jesus); he We feel that no deception practised by the evil one heard His Word, and believed it, the anointed' pillar is more effective than that of cheap religious ex bearing witness to his faith. Jacob had received, the periences. By this, we mean imitation conversions, unconditional promises of grace that are vouchsafed' sanctifications, and healings. We believe this must to every penitent sinner ; he had experienced salvation, be what our Lord predicted in the parable of the tares his very pocket-book being converted ! He said, " Of (Matt. xiii.). No sooner is the good seed sown, and all that Thou shalt give me I ·will surely give the tenth\ the children of the Kingdom propagated than the enemy unto Thee." In striking contrast to the average con oversows the field with his imitations, counterfeiting version of our day, this was no cheap experience; he· the work of the Holy Spirit, as Pharaoh's magicians knew when it happened, for he was there, and, in after imitated the miracles of Moses. Jesus gives us no life, he more than once referred to it. encouragement to believe that this can be prevented, We hear very little of Jacob's experience in the next nor does He prescribe any remedy; He simply says, twenty years. There was little to testify to his new " Let both grow together until the harvest." The birth. He built no altar, he offered no sacrifice, as far tares are the people whom Satan has deceived into as we know; he exercised no faith, but trusted in his believing that they are just as good as the wheat, the own efforts to get him through. His scheming, how real children of the Kingdom. ever, did not help matters in the least, as he learned' Analysing the subject, we have concluded that the later. It was the faithfulness of God and His direct difference between the genuine and the spurious is to interposition that changed the colour of the cattle as be found in the lack of preliminary preparation. By fast as his father-in-law changed his wages. this we mean that the tares accept Christ as Saviour Now we note his second definite experience, as re without ever having been convicted of sin, and there corded in Genesis xxxii. Once more Jacob has been fore have never felt their need of salvation. We know brought to a complete end of himself and his resources. that in the great gospel campaigns there are many He had exhausted his ingenuity, and was " left alone, really saved, but we are almost certain that the vast and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking majority of those who rise to their feet, or go forward of the day." Here is another experience he could never to clasp hands with the evangelist, have no adequate forget. Nothing cheap here; one whole night in des sense of their lost condition in the sight of God. The perate combat. What amazing· virility this centenariaill Son of man came to seek and save the lost, and only displayed! such are capable of receiving salvation. There are a number of cases of conversion and In his Bethel experience, God said nothing to him sanctification cited in the New Testament which we about his past record of deception and fraudulent deal might profitably examine, but in this brief paper we ing with his brother, because God' was here painting prefer to look at God's most complete Old Testament a picture of a New Testament experience described in picture of the two experiences, found in Genesis xxviii. II. Corinthians v. 19, " To wit, that God was in and xxxii. In the first passage referred to, we have Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imput'- a clear account of Jacob's conversion, or initial ex ing their trespasses unto them." But now that he has perience. - Jesus said (in John xvii.), " This is life known God, and has been the subject of His grace for eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, more than twenty years, he must be brought face to and Jesus Christ, whom Thou hast sent "; and it is face with sin. He could not steal his brother's birth here that Jacob receives his introduction, or first right and blessing, and go scot-free even though he conscious acquaintance with God. According to had found peace at " the gate of heaven." He is reliable Biblical chronology, Jacob was near the nine now seeking to present his body '' a living sacrifice,'" tieth year of his age. He had lived with God-fearing and must " first be reconciled to his brother." parents all these years, but had never known God for The earlier in life one completely yields to God, the 196 THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936. easier it is. Old self grows stronger and more stub Have you been really conquered? Millions of born every day he lives ; but Christ must conquer us Christians who have met God at Bethel and have been if we are to become conquerors through Him. born from above-have never met Him at Peniel. Scholars tell us that the word translated " overcomer " Jacob emerged from that fight a cripple for life. in the seven letters to the Churches, in Revelation ii. When he was dying, " he worshipped, leaning upon .and iii., is really " conqueror." the top of his staff'' ; but he had conquered through Here we have the Old Testament picture of this surrender; he had triumphed through defeat. His New Testament experience. Jacob is to be the first name was changed from Jacob (the heel catcher) to overcomer. Reader, have you ever known this ex Israel (the prince of God), for he had " prevailed with perience? Has the " Man " ever met you in combat? God and man.'' Triumphant Praise D.J.T. D. J. THOHil, Bible Study Helps Maestoso. SCRIPTURAL GIVING (1. Cor. XVI. 2) 1. Unanimous Giving-" Let everyone of you lay by him in store." 2. Systematlo Glvlng-"Upon the first day l. Glo - ry be to Je - sus, bleos - ed Lord and King-, of the week. " 2. Glo - ry be to Je - sus, re - sur-rect - ed Christ, 3. Proportion•ata Giving-" As God hath 3. G!o ry be to Je - sus, our Saviour Di - vine, prospered him.'' '- Glo ry to the Fa ther, glo - ry to the Son, 4. Commemorative Glving-"Upon the first day of the week." Christ's resurrection I I "- I J . r.. I I I .d. -"--. _,;__ -•- I the great dynamic of Christian giving. ·-~~=ff,--&,-i-==-.-;---~ -f,~g+--=:~-e ==i-:jL~, -~-i~=r=-a DIVINE GROWTH I I r (Eph. Iv. 15) " Grow up into Him in all things, who is the Head, even Christ." We have here an ascending scale-" Grow," " Grow up," " Grow up into Him," " Grow up in all things." ~~-ad~~_L- --.--,,-,,--,,-1 ~ I t~--.ill'1 ~~~ I - - 1. " Grow "-This pre-supposes life. It ,; I - I I is only Jiving things that can grow. Have you life? Can you make yourself grow? He hath conquered Sa - tan, death has lost its sting; You can hinder growth. To grow well and He went up to g-lo ry, whence He came at first: strong, you need good food, fresh air, and By Thy grand re - demp - tion. Je - sus we are Thine: proper exercise (I. Pet. ii. 2; II. Pet. iii. Glo - ry to the Spi - rit, bless - ed Three in One: 18). I I 2. " Grow up "-\Ve must grow down to I ~ J I ~ I . I' "--. -"-- -e- grow up. The Lord Jesus " obeyed " and " increased " (Luke ii. 51, 52). The Lord ~~-i=~ ~ ff~s=-r=-□-e--u Jesus " obeyed " and was " exalted " (Phil. ii. 8, 9). Paul served with all " humility " (Acts xx. 19). 3. " Grow up into Him "-In His like ness. Life grows only after its kind (Gen. ~_J. ~~ -J d~__j-~ i. 11, 12, 21, 24, 25, 26; II. Cor, iii. 18; iv. 10, 11). ~ r -==:=r=Ff#===-%-c~•-~:-= s_fl 4. " Grow up into Him In all things " . I spiritual and temporal; in the church; in Grave gave up, de - feat - ed, Christ the vie - t'ry won, the home; in the business. Now He's in - ter • oed ing, at the throne a - hove, Thy a - ton - ing blood, re - leas - es sin - ner's chains, GOD-I. JOHN Glo - ry, glo - ry, glo ry, we shall e - ver sing, I, God's Name-Father (i. 2). 11. God's Knowledge-Knows all things 1• .CL J_ • -~ _.J_ _J_ .d _J_ -----J r-- _J_ -i (iii. 20). __ .,_ _ -•= -p__ =----= --••--il-3-~~B --===-~-I 111. God's Love, -~~--====fl 1. Loved us first (iv. 10, 19). 2. Loved the world (iv. 14). 3. Sent His Son (iv. 9). 4. Gives us life (iv. 9). 5. Calls us sons (iii. 1). 6. Fellowships with us (i. 3). 7. Does not recognize--- (a) The unrighteous (iii. 10). Glo - ry in the high - est to God's ri - sen Son, (b) The unloving (iii. 10). On be-half of sin - ners; 0, whn.t wondrous love. IV, God's Son-Jesus (v. 5). And for e . ver clean - ses all theit· gnil - ty stains. Glo ry in the high est to our ri - sen Kiug. v. God's Commands. - - 1. Believe on Jesus Christ (iii. 23) . I :..... I I 1, I _,,__ I _d_ .d. _,,__. _,,_ _ I _Q_ 2. Love one another (iii. 23). -•-· -• --- 3-.-.-----~---- VI. God's Gift-E:ternal Life (v. 11). ~,-- -=:t:_.,_... ~~------' =e-GJ--~::t:===..,=-•------r=== 1-s---n VII. God's Dwelling. ----==---r----=---- - 1. In those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God (iv. 15). Copyright. 2. In those who love one another (iv. 12). March 27th, 1936. TIIE' ELJM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 197 World Events and their Significance HILST the adversary of souls is doing much THE E~EMPEROR OF GERMANY in these times to hinder the work of God, In view of what has transpired on the Continent in W yet we rejoice to learn of much blessing the last twenty years the following is significant : attending evangelical efforts in various parts of the world. From Poland comes encouraging news. A To-day's fruit is merely the upgrowth of yesterday's seed. How eloquent, in the light of to-day's drama, is this pro letter from a worker in that land is quoted as follows : clamation of the Kaiser to his army which appeared in the At one village, on hearing that we were coming to hold "Gazetta Poranny" of \Varsaw, years before the World War. a meeting, a band of men agreed to stone us and cast us " Remember that you are the chosen people. The Spirit of out. A girl who had heard of their conspiracy came and the Lord has descended on me because I am the German warned us not to come. Then to my memory came the Emperor. I am the instrument of the Most High. I am words of the apostle Paul: "None of these things move me, His sword, His representative. Woe and death to those who neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might resist my will! \Voe and death to those who do not believe finish my course, with joy, and the ministry, which I have in my mission ! Perish all enemies of the German people. received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace God requires their destruction, God who through my mouth of God." Encouraged by these words we decided to go. commands you to execute my will." The house was full to overflowing, and among the congre gation were those who had plotted to stone us. When they PROPHECY FULFILLED heard the preaching, the Word of God pierced their hearts and some of them cried like little children. At the close The recent development of Haifa, Palestine, into they all shook hands \Vith us and asked us to come again. an important harbour fulfilled a prophecy made by We sold them several New Testaments and Bibles. Jacob over 3,600 years ago, when he said, "Zebuloo And so God turns to good account even the opposi shall dwell at the haven of the sea: and he shall be tion of those who seek to prevent the spread of the for an haven of ships ; and his border shall be unto Good News. Zidon " (Gen. xlix. 13). These prophecies concerning AWAKENING IN NORTH INDIA ■■ ■■■■■■■ I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■• ■-■■■■■■■■ I ■■■■ I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■- One missionary speaks of an awakening among the Santals of North India. Such inexpressibly glorious " These people," he says, " are alive to the difference be gatherings ! tween Rome and the Gospel. They say: ' If you wish to become Christians choose carefully your leaders~those who blindfold you first, or those who lead you with eyes open. WHERE? Our missionaries give us the Bible to read, the priests do not.''' Last Easter Monday at the Four " A month or two ago," wrote another servant of God, square Gospel Demonstration at the " I had some days' meeting with a small group of Christian men who live in the heart of a Roman Catholic community. Royal Albert Hall. It was most refreshing to b'e with them. To hear from their own lips the story of their conversion made one praise ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ I ■■■■ II ■■■■■ ■ lrillllil ■■■■■■■■■■ ■■ ■■■,111 •• ■••■■ ■■■•■■■ ■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■ ■ God for the life-giving power of the Scriptures. One after another was brought into the assurance of sins forgiven his sons were to be fulfilled in the '' last days,'' or through personal, individual contact with the Word of God. the final days of Israel's troubles before their fulness ' How did it happen?' I asked the oldest among them. and restoration under Shiloh, the God of peace. In the ' I used to watch,' said he, ' the low-caste con,verts going past my house with their Bibles. Secretly I borrowed a present era this coincides with the end of the age, just Bible from one of them. Secretly I read and re-read the before the coming of Christ. Gospel story and the light broke in.' Another said, ' It was through reading Acts iv. 12 that I was delivered.' " THE RUSSIAN ARMY Praise God for these signs of the coming widespread In the light of many prophetical comments the fol ingathering of souls which so many Spirit-filled child lowing is very interesting. It is believed that ren of God believe will precede the coming of Christ. Russia's method of transport in the forthcoming These precious souls are the earnest of the coming gigantic clash will be largely dependent upon her harvest for which we have prayed and believed for so supply of horses. As this in all probability will prove long. such a vital section of her equipment we can under GERMAN YOUTH COMING TO CHRIST stand the importance of keeping up the number of From Western Germany reports of revival among animals available for use in warfare. young men are being received. The following is quoted RUSSIA SHORT OF HORSES from the Sunday School Times : Red Army Strength Jeopardised The glorious time at Hagen, where 700 young men Moscow, Friday. gathered about the Word, is described in a German Y.M.C.A, There are now fewer than 16,000,000 horses in all Russia, organ. Also a similar meet of 1,500 young men at Essen, and their number is not increasing, despite the' grave warn one of 1,200 in Siegen and in Wiehl, where 800 young men ing of M. Voroshiloff, the Defence Commissar, that the crowded the church. At Dillenburg 1,200 young men filled shortage jeopardises the strength of the Red Army. the church to the last seat. " In innumerable visits to local With Russia's vast distances and the few roads and rail. unions I have increasing impressions of thanksgiving and ways in the country, cavalry is by no means an obsolete praise for what God is doing among us, Alongside many arm he1"e. Mechanical transport is often out of the question. pastors, whose interest in this work is a burning one, we Before the revolution the Tsar's cavalry, the Cossacks, have an unspeakable treasure in the co-operating laymen, were world-famous. brethren from all professions and stations in life." M. Yakovleff, Commissar for Agriculture, reveals that to- 'l98 THE' ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936. day's number of horses is only three-sevenths of the total in Modernism has so long given the impression that all -1916----after two years of an exhausting war. scientists deny the claims of the Bible, that it will be news to many that there are many men of scientific attainments DEVELOPMENT OF HAIFA who are plain believers in God's \Vord. In the announce -Recent statistics show that this thriving harbour ment of the newly-founded association this paragraph ap city, known as the new " gateway to the East," has pears: " We, believe that the philosophy of nature which is based on the theory of evolution is false, and we recognise now reached a population of 100,000. In 1930 Haifa's many instances where the adoption of this theory has led population was no more than 36,000. These figures scientists to conclusions which are flatly contradicted by i-epresent a tremendous growth in this important ship objective facts and common sense. In opposition to this ping centre. naturalistic philosophy, we take the position that God not only created matter in the beginning, but that He is still in RELIGION AND SCIENCE direct control of all the processes and phenomena of nature; We understand that a society has recently been and although He conducts the affairs of His universe in formed known as '' The Religion and Scien.ce Asso orderly ways which we term the laws of nature, yet He can act and has acted in other ways which transcend and, <:iation " in connection with which the following should in our finite knowledge, seem contrary to what we term pi-ove of great interest to Christian readers : natural law." A New Experience By A. B. EARLE BOUT forty years ago I had what I called a and there was efficacy in prayer. So I resolved to new and very rich experience. It has been spend the night alone with God. And what a night it A of great service to me since I learned that a was! I had, I think, twenty seasons of prayer that minister may be very anxious for souls and labour night, but my heart seemed to rebel and grow harder. earnestly for a revival, and even weep over lost men, After four hours I had used all my arguments with and yet not have a full outfit for his work. He may God, and my heart had not melted. I finally used the f:.itmestly believe he is fully in the work and prepared publican's prayer for hours, " God be merciful to me, to lead his fl.ock, and yet not have any real soul travail a sinner, God be merciful to me, a sinner." 1 did himself. not detect any immorality in my life, but I lacked the I held union meetings, alternately between the anointing; needed the baptism of pain, real birth pain Baptist Church and the Congregational. I visited from that brings souls into the Kingdom. house to house, and prayed with different families, and Toward morning the fountain broke up, my heart felt very anxious for a revival; I worked hard, and melted as it had not for years. Christ seemed to looked pale from hard work. It seemed to me I would breathe on me and say, " Receive ye the Holy Ghost." lhave been willing to die for souls, and yet I found my And oh, such a fulness of love, my heart was full ; heart was not thoroughly melted. I said all alone, " I've g'Ot it, the long-sought blessing I ,preached quite a number of times to the Churches is mine.'' iin all ,the earnestness of my heart, and tried more and In the morning I went out and said the very words .more ,earnestly to get them near enough to Christ I had used the day before. Now the wicked broke to have a revival. I wondered why they did not melt down. I preached a little sermon to the Churches, and down; I was half discouraged. After prayer and fast they broke down, and the work broke out with ing and much labour, I went .alone before God and power. I found the fault was with the preacher. Little inquired what the matter was, and what more we could did I think I myself was in the way when I was so ,do_ Then God seemed to speak to me by the Spirit and anxious and working so hard. I could not say the ,say, " You are just as cold as the Churches to whom deacons and members of the Churches were right, but you are preaching.'' It startled me. '' Am I cold? '' how soon they melted when the ministers melted. For I said. '' Your heart has not really broken up for more than sixty years I have noticed that as soon as years." I said, '" Did I not weep while preaching this the pastors have melted d'own and led the way the afternoon? '' '' Y,ou did, but it was water running Churches have usually quickly followed, and I have from ice when the sun is on it.'' worked with thousands of ministers in many denomi Then I saw it all; I saw the difference between nations. anxiety and soul travail. I had great anxiety, but no If the pastors with whom I have laboured have not soul travail. I then saw why souls were not saved melted down and received the baptism of real soul and God's work revived. travail, the work has usually been light and unsatis The fault was largely with the minister, and I was factory, but if they have received the baptism of pain, the minister. [ went to the Congregational pastor and so that they really travailed in birth for lost men, I told him what I 'had discovered. After a little, as he have never known a failure. looked into his own heart, he said, '' I am in the same state." No wonder there was no more done. Minis 'ta•~-...... ··~·~··~··...... ~.~··---.. ·.,__, ...... ~ .. ~ ...... rf ters had not the upper-room power ; they had but little l HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR SEATS ~ I power with God. FoR THE RoYAL ALBERT HALL We prayed with and for each other for some days, l r , but my heart did not melt. I knew there was power j ON EASTER MONDAY ■ i enough in Christ to break up the fountain of my heart, ~, ...... --...~ .. ..._. .. ~.~-·~··~·-~··~·~~-~-·~•4 March 27th, 1936. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 199 of a life-giving spirit, which makes every thing so real, so glorious, in the realisa tion of the Holy Spirit resting upon the speaker or singer, which nothing on earth can equal. I have seen a school boy stepping out into an open air ring where f~f1l~1,'J:~~r only a small company were gathered, and in a short while the street was crowded with people listening spell bound. Why? Because he had just recently been bap The Scripture Union Daily Portion•: Meditatione by Pastor J. SMITH tised with the Holy Ghost, and the power Sund'ay, March 29th, John xiv. 1-14. that My joy might remain in you, and of the Spirit was resting upon him. " He that believeth on Me, the works that your joy might be full " (verse 11). PRAYER TOPIC: that I do shnll he do also; and greater These glorious words of our Lord throw Speci::il remembrance of suff(i,ring ones attend ing healing service at the Roy::d Albert Hal] on works than these shall he do; because I a new light on all that has gone b'efore. Eastn Monday; that they sec only Jesus in the go unto My Father " (verse 12). \Ve see beneath His great heart of love meeting and 1·crcive full and gracious deliverance There is no time limit regarding this _ that He is seeking our greatest happiness from His wounded hands. verse ; no reference to the early believers not only hereafter but here. In His Friday, April 3rd, John xvi. 16-33. to the exclusion of all othe,rs. It is our wisdom and understanding He knew per- " \Vhatsoevcr ye shall ask the Father common heritage, and to emphasise the fectly the great secret of true joy and in My name, He will give it you" (v. 23). statement it is preceded by the words peace and happiness. He knew full well The name of Jesus is not merely a " Verily, verily." \Vith reference to the that sin and wrong doing always bring magic word, by the mere addition of " greater works," I believe Jesus was pain and remorse. He knew that life which, at the close of our prayers, we simply taking off all bounds, not limiting was not in the getting, but in the giving; c:in get what we like. Asking the Father us to the works which He did. But on that fruit bearing as a rnsult of being in the name of Jesus is much more than looking more closely into this verse we filled with divine life and love was the the use of certain words in the attitude see that everything hinges on the last only thing worth while in this world. of prayer. To go to anyone in the name line. \Vhat does He mean? The answer Alice Cary has given us a lovely little of another person means that you lose is found a little further on in the same verse in her poem entitled " Nobility your own identity, that you disown your conversation: chapter :xvi. 7. When the "\:Vt' a;et b2ck our mete as we measure, ~ own right to claim anything in your name, Comforter came He began to manifest We cannot do wrong and feel right, or because of who you arc, or what . If h h h b , . Nor can we give pain and gain pleasure, H 1mse t roug t e elievers, and if For justicP- avenges each slight." you are; but that you fully recognise the you sum up these manifestations as re- PRAYER TOPIC: claim which that other person in whose corded in I. Cor. xii., you will find that That Elim's prayer dny next week may become name you make the request has on the II every word and work of our Lord can be a set apart " day for prayf!r :md prnisP nll donor. And if you were a straight la d d ·f h h d" over thP _ ).1ove~ent, Prayer. fi11s churches; P ce un er some one O t ese ea tn~~- changes lives, unite~ homes, wins battles. This forward person you would not dare to In other words the mantle of the Spirit Mo\'cment was cradled in prayer. ask anything in the other person's name which abode upon the Master came down which you think would not be agreeable Wednesday, April 1st, John xv. 18-27. upon His servants. With that mantle to their wishes. You would also come " Love and h'11e " ( verse 19). He longs to clothe every be!ie,ver. expecting to receive not because, of your These two things are found deeply em PR.\YER TOPIC: need, nor because of your worthiness, b'ut bedded in the heart of every human being. Blackpool under blessing. That the Princi:pal's because of the relationship which that campaign may continue to increase in spiritual They are not wrong in themselves, but person in whose name you came bore to force, sweeping scores into the Kingdom to-day. they are often wrongly directed. The That at every Elim service to-dav God's power the giver. Thus let us come b'cfore God be manifested. T world loves that which is of the world, in the name of Jesus. that which leaves God out of its reckon Monday, March 30th, John xiv. 15-31. PRAYER TOPIC: " The Holy Ghost " (verse 26). ing, and hates that which brings God That Easter Convention speakers may be so Have we ever stopped and considered into its reckoning. But the child of endued with power from on high this year, that God is to do the opposite. Where Pvery convention centre may be drenched with who the Holy Ghost is? Have we con Holy Ghost power. God repeating .\et:-- of the sidered that He is the third person of there is a real lack of true love for Apostles ;:igain in the midst of His people. the things of God there will also the Trinity? That the works of creation Saturday, A,pril 4th. John xvii. 1-12. are ascribed to Him in connection with be found a corresponding lack of hatred "I have manifested Thy name" (verse the Father and the Son (Job J REY and mellowed with age stands the City Temple of Glasgow. Rich in historic and G religious associations, a little cathedral, with its Revival Breaks ( lofty crowned steeple towering above the busy streets of this prosperous industrial capital. Such a stately edifice is not the church one would naturally turn to The City Tem1 expecting to find scenes of revival fervour and evidences of keep, aggressive evangelism. Yet it is a glorious fact Signs and Wonders Cc that in this sanctuary a glorious revival unu..:r the ministry of Principal George Jeffreys has broken out. By Pastor P. J. I From the very first service the to draw a crowd on a week-night, and that if he re sluice gates of turned he would do so on a proverbial '' Scots blessing w e r e Sabbath." We .::uulJ wish that those who consider the opened and the gospel played-out and powerless to claim and capture river of God be gan to flow in THE INTEREST OF MODERN YOUTH streams of salva could hear them singing Mr. Darragh's new chorus: tion and healing. " I was glad when they said unto me, The spiritual tide Let us go into the house of the Lord." continued rising higher and higher Seldom has one been so conscious of the uplifting in every meeting. power and presence of the Lord. The hunger and Without any at thirst in the hearts of these " Glaswegians " out tempt at artificial weighed every other consideration, and none were dis stimulation, i t appointed, for the King's table was bountifully spread seemed as if a with the riches and, glories of His grace. Over two cyclone of Holy hundred souls have been saved and hundreds are testi Ghost power had fying to the blessings received in body and soul. It struck the city. It was impossible not to respond to the earnest appeal was soon "noised for wholehearted consecration of the powers of mind abroad" t h at and emotion and, imagination to be dedicated to the something w a s service of Jesus Christ. happening, and it We rejoiced that our beloved Principal had come to was amazing to THE CITY TEMPLE, GLASGOW us so fit in the Jubilee year of the work he has on his see the crowds, heart. Our hearts had been beating high with youth preponderating, and to witness the glow of holy expectancy, having heard of the trail of glory and joy illuminating the faces of our Church members, both power attending his Scottish Jubilee Tour. The young and old alike experiencing the answer to their spiritual temperature of the meetings rose to such a Sections of the crowded gatherings during Principal George Jeffreys• Scottish Church Tour. importunate and believing prayers. We had just read height that the services could have been prolonged for in the Glasgow Citizen that John Wesley, on his visit hours. The Principal felt compelled to postpone his to Glasgow, lamented the fact that it was impossible engagements and to continue the campaign. Crowds March 27th, 1936. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 201 5:5: ==== sound, sane and scriptural, and will ever remain in delibly impressed upon the memories of those privileged Out At Glasgow to hear it. The preacher did not fall into the prevalent error of resolving the prophecies into metaphor. He adhered strictly to the literalness of the Bible. mple Besieged The Principal is not only a preacher and a prophet, he is first and foremost a pastor and apostle. His Confirn1 the Ministry divine healing services were wonderful. His large heart was surcharged with a deep emotion for the sins J. Le TISSIER and sufferings and sicknesses of the people. He touched every chord on the harp of human nature, reached the maximum, overflowing into the aisles, instilling in the hearts of God's people a deep, ardent vestibule and vestry ; we did feel sorry for those on the DESIRE FOR THE REAL, closing Sunday night who were hammering on the for the spiritual. We do not know of another so com doors but could not get in. petent to deal with the delicate subject of divine heal The preacher's messages were forged in the fires of ing· as is the Principal. He has pioneered this aspect A GLOWING IMAGINATION, of biblical truth and practised it in the British Isles the glorious heritage of the race to which he belongs, while others either ignored it or ran into wild extremes and a gift God has been pleased to honour and use and were dubbed eccentric and fanatical. The coherent for His glory. Many notable preachers have stood in teaching on this subject opened the eyes of many, the Temple pulpit. Men with such academical attain inspired faith and marvellous miracles took place. It ments as Dr. Marcus Dodds, Henry Drummond, is impossible to exaggerate when seeking to tabulate Professor John Robertson and a galaxy of eminent results when the Holy Ghost has taken possession. orators, who have held their audiences in the thralls Some of the individual testimonies we have heard were Photo by] [Evangelist H. M, Strange. PRINCIPAL JEFFREYS' GLASGOW CAMPAIGN Part of the large crowd that flocked to this great series of special services. of a perfectly chiselled eloquence and' diction. Here most moving; the critical and unbelieving have come again stood a worthy successor, for· burning Holy to know the certainty of God's power and love. Ghost eloquence poured forth from his lips, holding the One man who had been fifteen years in hospital congregation until it became a throbbing pulse of suffering from epileptic fits, was struck down by the attention. power of God in one of the meetings, another re And what shall we say of our leader's prophetic ceived a mighty baptism while the Word was going ministry. His message on fulfilled prophecy was (continued on page 208). ~ 202 THE' ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVAL!Sl March 27th, 1936. au.sters of Camphite:. 'The Sustaining Vision 'Ja!! \11tstor (f. QI;, 'liltt. ~oulton "He endured, as seeing Him who is invisible."-Heb. xi. 27. Beyond the threat'ning storm clouds That veil the morning's light, There stands the throne, eternal, The Elhn Foursquare Gospel Alliance does not necessarily endorse every view ~xpressed by contributors. The articles in this magazine repreti:t"nt our Symbol of truth and might. teaching on fundamental matters 1 but on minor matters we allow liberty. H HE endured ! " And herein often lies the greatest test of true consecration ; the depth Easter Monday. of devotion is determined by the soul's power ONCE more we are on the eve of the great annual Four of endurance. square Gospel Demonstration at the Royal Albert Hall, Endurance is not a spectacular virtue ; it rarely com and thousands of hearts all over the country will be mands the admiration or the applause of the crowd. It brimful of expectation for those wonderful g·atherings. demands undeviating devotion to duty, that persistent Year by year the tide of enthusiasm seems to rise obedience to vision. \Vhen unrecognised and un higher and, higher, the spiritual atmosphere losing none rewarded it still pursues its course. When the furrows of its freshness and freedom. It is marvellous the way of service are watered by the tears of suffering yet it in which God keeps His hand upon these monster remains unstaggered and undaunted. Endurance is gatherings. In spite of all the organisation connected one of the brightest gems in the crown of Christian with an effort such as this, one is always deeply con character. scious of the presence and power of the Holy Ghost. Perhaps no tribute more elegant could be paid to It is the spiritual attraction that is paramount, and the memory of Moses than this, that "He endured." which wins and holds the great crowds that assemble. It is one of those revealing words that tell so much. Behind all the arrangements there lies the dynamic of It is an acknowledgment of triumph in the face of over a mighty fellowship of prayer, rising from thousands whelming odds. He came through the fire of dis of hearts. This, we venture to assert, is the most couragement and disappointment unscathed. potent factor in the success which these gatherings It is the splendour of the ultimate goal that sustains have hitherto achieved. God grant that this year's the soul in its moments of most severe strain and demonstration may in the highest and holiest sense searching test. The temporal is viewed in the light of eclipse all previous gatherings. the eternal. During those long and lonely years in :VIidian the faith of Moses remained unshaken; deter Millionaires. mination ,vas only deepened under the discipline of those years. He knew that God's day would dawn, ONE learns with a sense of shame of millions of and that out of the shadows God would step to execute pounds being made as a result of the recent boom in His unchanging purpose. The hand of the Lord was the arms trade. Millions of money pouring into the at work in the unseen preparing for the moment of pockets of those who are trading in materials which manifestation. During those days of quiet waiting facilitate the horrible wholesale butchery which is now '' all things were working together '' for the fulfil going on in Abyssinia. War is terribly costly to some, ment of the divine plan. It was this consciousness but evidently it is most lucrative to others. We wonder that held the heart of the man of God. how the possessors of such wealth must feel when they " A little while " my soul and then read of the fearful bloodshed of helpless men, women God's hand shall rend the veil of night, .and children, blown to pieces by the very material And on thy wondering •sight shall burst from which they have reaped their harvest of gain. · The vision of thy Lord so bright. How true are the apostle's words, " The love of money Rejoice, 0 my soul, inasmuch as thy endurance is is the root of all evil." For this men will surrender the evidence of thy discipleship. Thou art found at their nobility and violate every tender human sympathy, thy post of obedience with thy face to God's goal becoming partners of that which degrades, defiles and because thou art in fellowship with the One who set -destroys all the finest instincts of human nature. His face as a flint to go to the Cross. Thy steadfast ness is the fruit of thy sonship ; thy faithfulness the progeny of thy fellowship. Thou hast pierced the The sick Converts impenetrable because thou art born of God. The life prayed for Baptised ! within thee has conquered thy circumstances and made thee more than victor. Thou hast won thy greatest Fellowship around the Lord's Table ! triumphs on the battlefield of perseverance. 0 blessed Lord, Thou still art there And three inspiring messages Tho' veil 'd to mortal eye; Within this soul conviction reigns, by PRINCIPAL JEFFREYS Which whispers Thou art nigh. on Easter Monday in the Royal Albert Hall. I thank Thee for this quenchless hope that Thou hast lit within my breast-for this imperishable longing that is enshrined within the temple of my soul. March 27th, .l936. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 206 Miracles and Knowledge By HENRY PROCTOR. F.R.S.L. ROM first to last the Bible abounds in miracles. If we cannot otherwise believe we ought to believe They are intended, mainly to change unbelief into Him "for the very works' sake" (John xiv. 11). And F faith, and faith into knowledge. Everywhere, as we follow on to know the Lord, all that we have jn the present day, when men preach the gospel as in accepted by faith will pass into knowledge. Mark xvi. 16, 17, with signs following', people are And even to-day we can speak with all reverence being saved, sometimes by thousands. of the mighty miracles which we have seen and of what It was the miracles wrought by our Lord that caused our hands have handled of the Word of Life. The the multitudes to follow Him. '' They brought to Him writer can himself testify to seeing two persons born all who were ill with any ~orm of disease, possessed by blind made to see, one a boy of four years of age and demons, lunatic or paralysed; and He cured them. And another a girl of fifteen. He has heard a man publicly He was followed by large crcwds" (Matt. iv. 24, 25). testifying that after he had been dumb fifty-two years It was " because they saw the signs which He did he could speak so that hundreds could hear him at one upon them that were sick." And of the apostles it is time. A girl of twelve years was enabled in my said that '' They went forth and preached the gospel presence to speak who had been born deaf and' dumb everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirm and who was stated by medical authority at two years ing the Word by the signs that followed " (Mark xvi. of age to be a permanent deaf mute, and have since 20). heard her speak at intervals at public meetings, so that And it is by this means that faith is changed into the audience could hear. Scores of people have been knowledge, for by this means the Lord confirms and HEALED OF DEAFNESS; God Himself corroborates. " For the gospel was originally proclaimed by the sometimes four or five at one meeting. A clergyman Lord Himself, and guaranteed to us by those who heard of the Church of England testifies that he was healed Him, while God corroborated their testimony, with of shell-shock and rupture at the same series of meet signs and wonders and a ings, and his daughter of a disease pronounced incur able by medical authority. He says that 134 persons VARIETY OF MIRACULOUS SIGNS were healed in one week. distributing the Holy Spirit as it pleased Him'' (Heb. He saw many healed of cancer, tuberculosis and all ii. 3, 4). manner of sicknesses. He saw many who had been And when Christ healed the paralytic, let down from certified incurable after being given up by doctors and the house-top, when he saw the faith of his bearers, He said, '' Friend, your sins have been forgiven you. The Pharisees said : vVho is this man who speaks so blasphemously? Who can forgive sins except PLAN TO SPEND EASTER MONDAY God? But Jesus answered, Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and WITH GOD'S PEOPLE IN THE ROYAL walk? But that ye may know that the Son of Man ALBERT HALL. bath power on earth to forgive sins-He saith to the sick of the palsy, Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thy house. Instantly the man stood' up before their eyes, and went to his home praising God, and the hospitals, completely, and in some cases, instantly people one and all, were lost in amazement, and' in healed. The blind received sight, the deaf heard', the great awe they said : " We have seen marvellous things dumb spoke, cancer was healed and the lame ran and to-day" (Luke v. 20-26). "We never saw it on this leaped for joy. Above all the gospel was preached fashion" (Mark ii. 12, XXth Cent. N.T.). to rich and poor alike.'' And it is by this means we can pass from faith, I have a photo and five letters from Walter Martin, to actual knowledge. John, when he wrote his Gospel, born at Dayton, Wash., U.S.A., with mere vestiges of continually uses the word " believe," but in his old eyes. For thirty-one years he had never been able to age, when he wrote his Epistles, he dwells upon the see daylight, darkness and light were both alike to word, " know." It occurs more than forty times in him, until 24th February, 1914, when he woke up and his first Epistle. This is the keynote to the whole saw sunlight for the first time in his life. The letters Epistle : '' These things we write unto you that be written by him are all in block capitals, which he lieve, that ye may know that learned by copying from a child's ABC book. He YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE." knew how to spell, because he had learned the Braille type. Thus the full assurance of faith, the full knowledge Another case about which a booklet has· been pub of God, may come from what we have actually seen lished was that of a young man whose eyes had fallen and experienced ourselves of His mighty signs and out piecemeal through ulcers, until wonders, just as Israel did in the wilderness, at the Red Sea, and at Jericho. The whole history of Israel, THE SOCKETS WERE EMPTY, while they walked with God abounded with super At Grimsby he had attended a meeting for divine heal natural wonders. ing, when he felt two warm fingers touching the cold 204 THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936, and empty sockets. That night he was enabled to discern the lights, and on attending the meeting a second time he saw the faces of those present. They turned it into a praise meeting which they kept up all A DAY night. On returning home he saw the lamp shining through the window. He went in, found his father's of Radiant Foursquare Gospel Fellowship Bible. He could discern only the outlines of the verses, but he marked one, which he h<1d read to him next day. IS EXPECTED It was : " The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind." Some time later he was exam,ned by Dr. Moon of on Easter Monday at the Royal Albert Brignton, who certified that his eyesight was perfect. Another e:ise for wh1L·,1 i can vouch reality is that Hall. of Ada Smith, who was bedridden for twenty-three years, dumb for 18 years: had a withered leg for forty-two years, and curvature of the spine from four 8 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii------iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.. iiiiiiiiiiiiioiiii. teen years of age. She had creeping paralysis, render Jt,:.~•• ._.,.~--~-·~··~··~··~... ~,.~-·~· ...... ··~--,__.•rf: ing her completely helpless, so that for thirty-four ; . years she was unable to stand. She was healed at Derby after forty-two years of suffering. All these j Some Recent Publications ~ are absolute proofs of Holy Writ. They demonstrate • t "THE ~:Y FAITH" the certainty of the scriptural miracles, for it is the l o::o~!r~c: 0 ,l same Jesus who performs them to-day. '' He is the ·, (MARSHALL, MORGAN & SCOTT, LTD.) .' same yesterday, to-day and for ever." : Price 1/- (by post 1/3) i The captivating story of a young Missionary-devoted, f j whole-hearted and determined in the cause of Christ. j The Second Gift 1' Who can measure the results of such a life. as that t. i of Mary Mozley, with its singleness of purpose to make ,•. ANY years ago, in the reign of Queen 1 paramount the glory of God? Called in. early years to Victoria the Good, the Punjab came under j a far-distant post in the Belgian Congo, hers was a i, M the British Crown. 1 life of fearless and triumphant service. Her devoted L i. ministry to those around, her patience and serenity in j The young Maharajah, then a mere boy, sent as an the face of difficulty and opposition, and her implicit l offering to his new Monarch, the wonderful Koh-i-noor ; confidence in. God's over-ruling, prove God's seal upon "t diamond, and it was placed, together with the other • her call to a missionary life, brief though it proved Crown Jewels, in the Tower of London. Several years ; . later, the Maharajah, now a full-grown man, came to . to;:; greatest difficulty of her life in Africa seems L ·t to have been concerned with the translation of the England and visited Buckingham Palace, asking to see • books of the Bible into Logo-the language of those l the Queen. He was shown to the State apartments, parts, but she plodded on, and many of the heathen and after making his obeisance to Her Majesty, he 1 undoubtedly owe their salvation to the work she so asked that he might see the Koh-i-noor. Greatly won J joyfully wrought. "t • This brief life-story chaJlenges all who read it to "t dering at his request, the Queen, with her wonted re-dedicate themselves to the One whom she loved and courtesy, gave orders that the jewel should be sent for, l so faithfully served.-E. G. B. and that it should be brought under armed guard from the Tower to Buckingham Palace. l• "THE BLOOD OF THE CROSS" ;l In due time it arrived and was carried to the State f By Andrew Murray, D.D. • apartments, and handed to the Maharajah, while all l (MARSHALL, MORGAN & ScoTT, LTD.) f present watched eagerly to see what he would do. Price 1/- (by post 1/3) Taking the priceless jewel with great reverence in l In his preface to the Dutch edition of this book, the late l his hand, he walked to the window where he examined •, Andrew Murray teUs us that it was while on a journey ; it carefully. Then, as the onlookers still wondered, he to Europe that his mind was definitely directed to the • consideration of the '' power of the blood of Jesus.'' t~.. walked back with it clasped in his hand, and knelt 1 That phrase gripped him and seemed to keep demand- at the feet of the Queen. • ing from him " What does the power of the Blood ,• " Madam," he said, greatly moved, " Madam, I • really mean?" He says, " My consideration of this • question, and my meditation upon the Scriptures to gave you this jewel when I was a child, too young to j' "t t find an answer to it was made a great blessing to me." know what I was doing. I want to give it again, in } On his return to South Africa, he took up this sub- •, the fulness of my strength, with all my heart, and 1 ject for consideration during Passion Week, in his • affection, and gratitude, now and for ever, fully realis ; church in vVellington. Fifteen addresses were 1 ing all that I do." • delivered on that occasion, then five at a later date. • ; The substance of the first ten of these discourses has ; • already been published in a companion volume, " The .. tt, ...... ~··----··~··~··~·..... ~ •• ~ •• ~.-...... ~.~ ; Power of the Blood of Jesus "; the remaining ten are • now sent forth under this title, " The Blood of the• 1.. SPEND THE DAY WITH GOD i. Cross, "-a book to stimulate faith and thrill all who t" ! f believe in the preciousness of the blood of J esus.-A. B. : ON EASTER MONDAY : ; [Any of the books reviewed in this column can be i IN THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL .f• obtained from the E!im Publishing Co., Ltd., Park t"' f f Crescent, Clapham Park, London, S. W.4~] .,,i ...... ~·-~··----··~·· ...... ~.---.•~~--~--~-~-•---•c:f.:' ~·~·4-,,,··~· .. ~•·--....·~·-~·~·~· ...... __. .. ~...... 4 'March 27th, l!:136. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 205 1 ' 11·P"E"'sl-""U"S-;i ~!1iii!I\ ll • ~ ~ I. I=; j ;, i.. \ Splendid Spiritual 'Triumphs-Captures and Conquests for Christ :SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL SERVICES Sunday by Sunday Pastor Knight gives by an impressive breaking of bread ser Spiritual Blessings! talks on themes of vital interest for the vice, when God's presence was very present day. Practically every week one manifest. Belfast (Ulster Temple) (Pastor H. or more souls are won for the, Lord. Many 'Kitching). The visit of Pastor J. J. are seeking the infilling of the Holy MONTHS OF BLESSED MINISTRY Morgan to the Ulster Temple was a time Spirit. One sister received the promise Sunday SchOol Activities of immense uplift. His visit was looked of the Father according to Acts ii. 4 Thornton Heath (Evangelist E. G. forward to with great expectancy and the whilst walking home from a service. Ball). Praise God for much blessing at result was above ex To God be the glory ! the church in Moffatt Road, Thornton pectations. It was very The breaking of bread services are Heath under the ministry of Evangelist j encouraging to see the proving of great blessing and uplift to E. G. Ball, and for the way in which splendid crowds that all. the Holy Spirit has used him in pro gathered day by day to The Jubilee Fund is gradually growing. moting a keen spiritual enthusiasm among hear the soul-inspiring the members for the extension of Christ's ministry of God's st.:r PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK Kingdom. · vant. The Sunday morn E,ncouraging Signs of ·Progress The rich blessings received at the ing messages were most Sunday morning gatherings have been the profitable, and at the Ealing (Pastor G. Hillman). The Fifth Annual Fellowship Meeting was means of maintaining , in the midst the Sund.ay evening services spiritual glow, while at the same time Pastor the Spirit rested upon recently held and it ranked as on,e of the best. A beautiful spiritual atmosphere forming the foundation of glorious weeks H, Kitching the congregations and of victory. At the Sunday evening gospel resulted in souls being prevailed, excellent refreshments were provided and a goodly number of God's meetings there have been those gathered converted and backsliders restored. in who kne•w not Jesus as their Lord and During the past few months God's people assembled. The Treasurer, Mr. R. S. Garrard, reported a reduction in Master, proving the effectual power of people have been the• recipients of much the uplifted Christ. The Lord has wonder 'blessing. A number have received the the local debt, and it was decided to wipe this out within a month, and praise God, fully opened up His Word at the Thursday experience of Acts ii. 4, and others have evening Bible studies and has satisfied responded to the call for deeper con this has been accomplished. The report of the Secretary revealed the hungry souls that gathered with the secration. There is a keen desire among strong meat of the Word. God's people to prove the wonders of His that 36 had passed through the waters during the year, and 18 had been baptised Recently the annual Sunday school tea grace and the outpouring of His Spirit. and prize-giving service was held. An Not only adults l:iut the children are in the Holy Ghost. The Pastor recently , concluded a series excellent number gathered at the service giving their hearts to Christ. At the which was taken entirely by the children, special " Sunshine Corner " meeting, of discourses on the Book of Revelation, which proved most helpful. The sick after which they received their prizes held every week, numbers of the small from the Pastor. It was most encourag- ones have boldly stood for Christ. At have been ministered to and several re~ many of these services over 200 children ceived God's healing touch. The Sunday •meet to sing and listen to songs and school recently took the Sunday evening messages of redeeming grace. service and gave a fine meeting. The church can give praise to the The showers from on high are still Lord for answered prayer for healing too. dropping and sinners are coming home Many have received a touch from the " one by one." "Great Physician's hand. May God continue the good work in EXTENDING GOD'S KINGDOM Ireland. The fields are white unto harvest, Fruitful Ministry and this assembly prays earnestly that Ipswich (Pastor W. F. South). At •God's blessing will rest upon the newly- the recent Fellowship Meeting of the appointed Irish Superintendent, Pastor church the various reports presented in 'R. Gordon Tweed. We welcome him and dicated that much progress had been 'his wife in the name of the Saviour. made during the past year. On every May the Lord bless them abundantly. hand members te·stified to blessing re ceived in spirit, soul and body. There is continual evidence that God is in the DECISIONS FOR CHRIST midst, and the goodness of the Lord to Acts ii. 4 Experienced His people is continually being declared. Sparkbrook (Pastor J. R. Knight). The ministry of Pastor and Mrs. South •God's people at Sparkbrook have much is bearing fruit and God's kingdom is to thank God for. A few weeks ago Mr. being extended thereby. John Leech paid the church a week-end On a recent Sunday the church was visit, and great was the blessing experi delighted and privileged to receive a visit enced. On the Sunday evening the Second from Pastor and Mrs. E. C. Boulton. ·Coming of our Lord was the theme. Pastor Boulton 's ministry at both the Elim Tabernacle, Thornton Heath Hearts were touched and eight souls were morning and evening services was much won for the Master. appreciated, as was also a duet rendered ing to learn that, for the first time the Last week Pastor F. B. Phillips visited by Pastor and Mrs. Boulton at the even entire expenses were covered and that the ·the church. One young man decided for ing service. The Crusaders also rendered Sunday school could start the new year ,the Lord. special music. This service was followed without any de,bt. The church has also 206 THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST :Vlarch 27th, 1936. experienced much blessing through the" mersed. At the close two surrendered to RESCUING THE PERISHING the Lord, and others signified their in ministry of visiting ministers during the South Coast Crusader Rally past few weeks. tention of following in the, steps of the Master in baptism at the next opportunity .. Eastbourne (Pastor W. Barton). The• On a recent Monday evening Pastor recent wreck off Eastbourne Pier, happen W. N. Brambleby visited Thornton Heath. A unique meeting was recently held, ing so .close to the town, brings home in !\foch lasting blessing was the result of when the members of "the " Missionary a most vivid manner the way of salvation. this service. handicraft circle " (a band of young Just as the lifeboat went forth to the• Later the church had the privilege of women under Miss Major) gave an Ex saving of the lives of the three men on a visit from Mr. John Leech, K.C., hibition of work done for missionaries and board the doomed vessel, so from the whose message was addressed chiefly to their children. Not only were there Eastbourne Tabernacle the gospel message Christians. splendidly finished articles of clothing, has been faithfully proclaimed, and three Still more recent was the visit of part toys for children, etc., but beautifully precious souls have recently found sal of the London Crusader Choir. " A designed gospel texts in the Kiluban vation from the wreckage and doom of wonderful service "-was the expression language. This novel exhibition was sin. Praise God for the gospel lifeboat on the lips of most of the goodly number accompanied by musical items, a mis and the power· of Christ to save. of people who were privileged to be there. . sionary dialogue, and an inspiring Also much blessing has been experi :\11 phases of the Christian experience address. enced among the saints during the recent visit of Evangelist Lachore. He faithfully were touched upon in that service by the In addition to these and many other singing, recitation and the testimonies of ministered the ·word during the temporary activities of the past few weeks the sister absence of Pastor Barton ; his ministry the Choir, a note of joy and victory being hood held its Annual Meeting, when about very prominent throughout. One precious was most edifying and instructive. , 120 sat down to a tastefully arranged Mention must be made of the great soul sought and found the Saviour at the tea. The evening service, presided over close of the meeting. South Coast Crusader Rally held at by Mrs. H. Mason, provided much cause Eastbourne• recently. The Lord's people This past week-end the church has for praise t0 the Lord, as the congrega were glad to welcome Pastors P. N. Corry been much blessed by the visit of Pastor tion listened to the reports. and J. Smith, also numbers of the South P. N. Corry, Dean of the Elim Bible All the meetings are increasing in Coast Crusaders with the Pastors of the College. The memory of this glorious assemblies represented. It was a hearty week-end will ever live on in the hearts number, God's people are encouraged and there is a great expectancy. Ebenezer ! and heartening meeting, joyful with bright of God's children, yielding as it did such singing and happy testimony. The ad inspiration and blessing to all. dress given by Pastor Corry stirred all hearts to a greater endeavour to please · IN PASTURES GREEN the Master and to walk faithfully in His CROWDED CONVENTION Recording God's Goodness steps. GATHERINGS Woolwich (Pastor Lemuel Morris). Showers of Blessing Falling The Lord has indeed Jed His people into WHAT GOD HATH DONE Leigh •on• Sea (Pastor Harold A. green pastures, making them fat by His Steady Progress Mason). A Convention of East Essex exhaustless provision. S_ince the last Barnsley (P~stor D. E. Forsyth). The Elim Churches was recently held here. report this church has proved the faith revival campaign conducted b'y Pastor A gracious time of refreshing was ex fulness of God in a remarkable way. Forsyth some time ago has resulted in perienced. The Pastor convening, was A number have considerably increased congregations, the · supported by Pastor and Mrs. G. King followed their hall being well filled at the Sunday even ston, and a number of pastors from sur Lord through ing services. Toe gospel message was rounding assemblies. The speake•rs were the waters of faithfully preached in the Holy Spirit's Pastors P. N. Corry and J. McAvoy. baptism, and power. A few souls found Christ as their · Their messages were greatly blessed of others have had Saviour. God to the edification of the hearers. their name,s The saints were greatly uplifted by the · The two meetings were packed, while in registered in the special Bible studies dealing with the the evening every available space in Lamb's Book fundamental truths of God's ·word. vestries and lobby was also utilised, while of Life. The During the past few months the work numbers went away unable to obtain an monthly Con has made steady progress. At the Annual · e·ntrance. The power of the Spirit was ventions are a Fellowship Meeting the reports given by mightily upon speakers and congregation, source of plea the church officers were most encourag- and decisions were made at the close. sure and profit ing The Lord has indeed answered · to all. prayer and rewarded the faith of His The singing of members of Southend The assembly and Leigh Crusaders under Mr. P. Cut people. was mightily Early in the new year a Sunday school more was a means of inspiration, as was blessed during also a solo by Pastor Co.ry. More than was commenced, 27 children being present the campaign on the first Sunday and there are now 16 assemblies were represented. The conducted by theme in both services was summed up Pastor Lemuel Morris 48 scholars under the leadership of an Pastor Patter- e•fficient superintendent and staff of in the chorus which was sung again and son. His minis again; workers. An adult Bible class is held · try was blessed of the Lord to the build with a membership of about 40 believers. ing up of God's children. "Under Thy sway, Lord, under Thy sway, At the Sunday evening breaki!1g of bread Jesus the Conqueror have thine own way; The Annual Fellowship Meeting was services held each month new members Fashion me, mc1ke me strong for the fray, have been received into fellowship. Always victorious under Thy s"\vay," one that produced great encouragement; as God's dealings were reviewed during A series of special Crusader meetings what has proved a notable year of pro have been held dealing with various sub This part of God's vineyard has b"een jects of great interest. These have been gress in the wiJI of God. experiencing showers of blessing. A hoth a blessing and an attraction, new number of decisions have been registered Just recently the church had a visit Crusaders being enrolled each month, and during the last few weeks, and several from Pastor P. N. Corry. This proved backsliders restored to fellowship. have been baptised in the Spirit accord a very pleasant, profitable· and instructive The response to the appeal for the ing to Acts ii. 4. time. Hearts were filled with praise to Jubilee Fund has been very good indeed. Another baptismal service was held God that He has vouchsafed such evi And so the church praises God for all · recently and 13 candidate·s including those dences to confirm belief in the "grand past blessings and trusts Him for all that from surrounding assemblies were im- old Book." is to come. March 27th, 1936. THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST 207 LONDON YOUTH CAMP AlGN Evangelistic Services at West London Centre The week's campaign at Kensington Temple, conducted by Miss Joan Holman (Crusader Commissioner), Pastor Douglas Gray, and the London Crusader Choir and Orchestra, reaped good results. Every service was different in character, yet definite in purpose. Every message challenged saint and sinner, and several precious souls surrendered to (Conducted by Pastor DOUGLAS B, GRAY) Christ during the campaign. It was particularly encouraging to welcome Was the National Crusader Week so many young men and women, who were " first nighters " to the Worth While? church, as well as to the Foursquare Gospel Movement. Some profitable During the last few days of February and lasting contacts were made, and backsliders brought back into His the Crusaders at Knottingley realised glorious service. Pastor James McWhirter (Crusader President), and that their labours in the Lord are not Pastor Bishop supported the campaign throughout. The following two in vain. During our National Crusader services only are reported : Week last year we witnessed a most wonderful conversion of a well known Massed Choirs Night Missionary Rally and elderly woman. \Ve will not give By George Stormo,nt details of this dear sister's life, for God By Betty Tetchner has blotted out her transgression as a Hundreds of Crusaders and others were Those privileged to attend the March thick cloud. Truly a great change was present at the Massed Choirs gathering Youth Rally at Kensington Temple en witnessed in this dear soul by all who in Kensington Temple on the night of joyed the exhilaration of a conducted tour knew her. But on February 26th our Wednesday, March 4th. This gathering, of lands beyond the seas. friend was called home. This woman a special feature of the Youth Campaign Afte,r the opening hymns and prayers was subject to Epilepsy and all her \Veek, proved to be a great success. the London Crusader Choir directed the , relatives were so afraid she would one vision of its hearers to those who, beaten day fall into the fire, or be knocked in the fight, were dying outside the radius down by some vehicle. But the Scripture of gospel effort. " Precious in the sight of the Lord is Miss Hende,rson followed with a mis the death of His saints " was confirmed, sionary talk that transported the con for this sister was taken with a slight gregation to the heart of Africa. She illness and grew tired, and in a few weeks drew a vivid contrast b'etween heathen bid farewell to that better land. It was and Christian burial customs, showing a joy to be in her room. She was very that the heathen are not best left alone. fond of our Pastor and he visited her day A further revelation of the, evils of after day, and he,r conversation always heathenism was made by Miss Gale in a was of Jesus. She knew where she was most effective recital of " Songa the going and to whom, and she was well Slave Girl." ready. We see God's hand in preparing Messrs. Howard, Snowden, and W. this dear sister for glory. One must and J. Thompson revived the memory of say that this siste,r came to our meetings an old tune, with fresh words-" Way through receiving a handbill and a warm down upon the Congo River " - the invitation. composition of Mr. Burton of the Congo Evangelistic Mission. The haunting Miss Joan Holman HANTS AND DORSET RALLY harmony of the unaccompanied voices The Town Hall, Bournemouth emphasised the sad need of Congo folk. April 29th at 7.30 p.m. Apart from the London Crusader Choir " Remember," a poem recited by Miss conducted by Pastors there were three fine representative choirs JAMES MCWHIRTER E. Tetchner, was a stimulus to out from Islington and Croydon Churches flowing and outgoing in, Christian devo DOUGLAS B. GRAY and Kensington Temple. The items J. D. CRAIG, Esq, tion and se,rvice. rendered by these choirs were most in Miss M. Paint, on furlough from India, NATIONAL CRUSADER TOUR spiring and were sung with taste and brought to the people the sound of the May 6th to 17th feeling. " Crusaders on to Victory," strange, conflicting voices of that land. By Pastor DOUGLAS B. GRAY contributed by the Islington Choir, was In spite of the confusion of tongues, the IEvangelist DAVID VANSTONE a piece well chosen for the occasion. The quiet insistent voices of men and women and Temple Choir sang a splendid piece of God are bringing the message of peace LONDON CRUSAD'ER CHOIR " The World for God." The chorus still to many hearts. QUARTETTE PARTY echoes in our hearts-" I '11 give my heart ; Miss Henderson brought the folk back (Watch for further particulars) I will do my part." Croydon selected to England with a declaration of the sane, a beautiful item entitled, "How e,xcellent progressive, missionary policy of Elim LONDON CRUSADER CHOIR is Thy lovingkindness, 0 Lord." headquarters. Not only must expansion April Engage,ments A very inspiring testimony was given April 5. Maidstone Prison (afternoon). be accompanied by deepening, but expan by a sister in the Croydon Choir. She sion must be in the right direction and Rochester (evening). reminded us that though everything and April 13. Royal Albert Hall, London with the right materials. everyone around us may change,, we can Pastor E. J. Phillips who led the April 19. Bedford Prison (afternoon). be sure of an unchanging Christ, who, Letchworth (evening). meeting emphasised two things: First, though Himself unchanging, has the the need of the world is great. Second, April 26. Wandsworth Prison (afternoon power to chan15e our lives. He had and evening). the Lord Jesus Christ is great enough to changed her from a modernistic thinker supply that need. With the first as their into a true believer in the Lord Jesus CRUSADER CAMPS incentive in service and the second as Preliminary Announcements Christ. their confidence in preaching, both the At Brighton, July 25 to August 15. A male voice quartette from the London missionaries and the missionary-hearted At Glossop, August 1 to 15. Crusader Choir sang a happy piece en can press forward. Further details will appear shortly; titled, " I am walking every day with Youth Rally enthusiasts are eagerly meantime plan to camp this " Year of Jesus," and the London Crusader Choir's awaiting another such Missionarv gather Jubilee." (Continued on next page) ing. 208 THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936. Massed Choirs Night-continued , howed how these must also be the chief service of the Lord? rharacteristics of the soldier in the ser The service ended with a piece by the item was a challenge to al1--" Hark, 'tis vice of the King of Kings. united Choirs " Bread of Heaven," and the Master's call, who will obey?" When, at the close of the service, Pastor an appropriate congregational hymn, "A good soldier of Jesus Christ "-with James McWhirter appealed for volunteers "Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers many deep-searching as well as encourag in the service of the King, one person of the Cross." ing words Miss Holman brought her publicly showed his desire to make Christ Thank you, Miss Holman, for that message home to our hearts. She stated the Captain of his salvation. And yet, in earnest and direct message. In our every that the main qualifications of any the silence of that appeal, who knows, day life we will try more than ever before soldieT of an earthly king should be but He who keeps heaven's records, how to be brave £or, and loyal and obedient bravery, loyalty, and discipline, and she many more re-dedicated their lives to the to, our heavenly Captain. tt,~-~-~-----~- ...... ·~·-~-~------~~ ...... -...... ~ ...... ~ ...... ~~·~·~.._..~,~.,. I EASTER MONDAY IN THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL I J A DAY OF DIVINE POWER AND GLORY ; ~ ...... ~··~··~-~-~-~~~-·..... ··~··~~·~·•~ ··~--~..-..-~-~..._.• ~~~··~·~·· .... ~·•~4 REVIVAL BREAKS OUT AT GLASGOW (continued from p. 201) forth. One sister was healed of cancer after years of tears were flowing freely when it was announced that suffering, children went down under the power of God the Principal and Party had to leave us and yet how while others looked on with awe and amazement. The our hearts rejoiced, for in each of these never-to-be- breaking of bread services were times of heaven upon . forgotten services God had found new channels for , earth, the largest ever held in the city. Waves of His influence, new conductors of His power and new power and glory rolled over the congregations until instruments for His service. Who can calculate the the atmosphere was charged with a spirit of thanks giving and uplifting gladness such as we had never influence and blessing upon other lives that will be car known before. Hallelujah! ried into other spheres by those who have received a Nothing could be more fitting to close than the sing blessing? I am thankful to God for the inestimable ing of " All hail the power of Jesus' name '' to the privilege of sharing in this gracious revival and out matchless tune of Diadem. The singing pouring of the Spirit. The prayers of the Glasgow REACHED A HEIGHT Church follow the Principal to Blackpool and in his of intensity and depth of volume beyond all description; activities for a World Revival Crusade. Missed It at Last S OME time ago in New York, a physician called upon put it off! Make sure of salvation.' J said to myself, a young man who was ill. He sat for a little while ' I will postpone it.' I knew I ought not to do it. I by the bedside, examining his patient, and then he knew I was a great sinner, and needed a Saviour. I honest! y told him the sad intelligence that he had but a resolved, however, to dismiss the sub'ject for the present. short time to live. The young man was astonished; he Yet I could not get my own consent to do it, until I didn't think it would come to that so soon. He forgot had promised that I would take it up again at a time that death comes " in such an hour as ye think not." not remote, and more favourable. I bargained away At length he looked up into the face of the doctor, and insulted and grieved away-the Holy Spirit. I never with a most despairing countenance repeated the ex thought of coming to this. I meant to have religion, pression: and make my salvation sure. An.d now I have missed it " I have missed it-at last." -at last." " What have you missed?" inquired the tender-hearted, "You remember,'' said the doctor, "that there were sympathising physician. some who came at the eleventh hour." " I have missed it-at last," again he repeated. " My eleventh hour," he replied, " was when I had The doctor, not in the least comprehending what the that call of the Spirit. I have had none since-shall not poor young man meant, said, " My dear young man, have. I am given over to be lost." will you be so good as to tel1 me what you--?" He " Not lost," said the doctor ; " you may yet be saved." instantly interrupted, saying: " No; not saved-never. He tells me I may go my " Oh, doctor, it is a sad story-a sad, sad story that way now. I know it; I feel it-feel it here," laying his have to tell I But I have missed it." hand upon his heart. Then he burst out in despairing " Missed what?" agony, " Oh, I have missed it! I have sold my soul for " Doctor, I have missed the salvation of my soul." nothing-a feather-a straw. Undone for ever!" This " Oh, say not so! It is not so. Do you remember was said with such unutterable and indescribable de the thief on the cross?" spondency that no words were said in reply. After lying " Yes, I remember the thief on the cross. And I a few moments, he raised his head, and looked around remember he never said to the Holy Spirit, ' Go Thy the room as if for some desired object-turning his eyes way.' But I did. And now He is saying to me-' Go in every direction; then burying his face in the pillow, your way.'" he again exclaimed, in agony and horror, " Oh, I have He lay gasping awhile, and, looking up with a vacant, missed it at last!" and he died, staring eye, he said : " I was awakened, and was anxious Reader, you need not miss your salvation, for you may about my soul a little time ago. But I did not want have it now. What you have read is a true story. How religion then. Something seemed to say to me, ' Don't earnestly it says to you, " Now is the accepted time I" March 27th, 1936. THE: ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST Cover iii. Weslollll-on-Sea.-Homely apartments, with or without board, or bed and breakfai-t. Mrs. Sharp, '' Linwood," 6, Southview Drive. B2274 Classified Advertisements HOUSES, FLATS, ETC., 30 words (minimum) 2/6 per insertion and ld. for every additional For Sale, ta Lei, and Wanted 1"'ord. ThrP.e consecutive iosertions for the price of two. Box numbers Wanted, Parly April, for two ladies, part house or small flat, near Elim ed. per im-ertion extra. Tabernacle; Clapham Park district preferred; modern conveniences. AH advertisements should be addressed to the Advertil'lcment Manager, ,.ii Mes Treadwe11 and Furdon, "Winona1 '' \Vood End Road, Wednesfield, .Elim Publishing Co., Ltd., Park Crescent, Clapham, S.W.4. Staffs. B2275 SITUATIONS VACANT. If Advertisements should arrive MONDAY mornings for Lady helpers wanted, one for Bristol and others for l..ynton. Mrs. Par~!!.z W.. the Issue on sale the next day week. 22, Downs Park East, Bristol, 6. B~ Wanted, refined, useful help; p1ain cooking; in select guest house i extra BOARD-RESIDENCE, ETC. good home; con.;;idcration to one interested; maid kept. State wages and Holiday Apartments, etc. e1perience. Lister House, Park Street, Hitchin, Hertlil, B2265 aognor.~Everybody knows holidays are jollidays with Mr. and Mrs. Wanted, end March, smart, wil1ing, Christian girl, 17 to 20, also A:irl for 'flollyman. House right on sea front, marvellous sands; reasonable terms; sea.son. Apply Mt. and Mrs. E. W. Hooper, " The Place Hotel, 11 St. good fellowship. Canonbury House, Esplanade. Telephone 1029. B2284 Columb Minor, Newquay, Cornwall. B2266 Bournemouth, '' 1vlontreal," 7, \Valpole Road, Boscombe; board-residence, Wanted, Christian girl, fond of children (ages 6 months, !\ years and e::r.cellent catel'ing, every comfoft ; recommend('d by Pastors and Christian t;f years) for Foursquare home i age 18-20 years. Fielding, 25, Chelwood workers; 6/~ per dnyi clo~c to sea .1.nd a~sembly. B2270 Crescent, Street Lane, Leeds, 8. B22n Bournemouth, Winton.-Holiday; 2 bedrooms, 1 sitting-room, board if SITUATIONS WANTED .-equired; children not objected to; bed-breakfost 3/- night; near shops. Wanted by young man, post as caretaker; recommended by Pastora; lfrs. Whitaker, 70, Acland Road. B2281 very handy with tools. Write, \V. J. Piggint Everleigh House, Everlei~h Bournemouth.-Bed and breakfo.-.;t 21/-, :1part111cnts, private sitting-rooms; Street, Tollington Park, N.4. B2271 ,good cooking, hot water, indoor !--:1nitation, t-vcry comfort; near Central Man, 25, domesticated, Crusader, seeks situation after Easter; now house statio11 1 assembly; 'buses lo all par ls. Mrs. Sim~. 86, Avon Road. B2286 parlourman, guest house; nnything considered, go anywhere, sleep in or out; excellent references; little Sunday work as possible i state wages. Broadstalrs.-Bed-sitting room, breakfast, two friends sharin~, 3/- each, 11 c,ther meals if required; central, quiet; home1y i hi~hly recommended. Box 408, Elim Evangel " Office. B2287 1~, Walmsley Rond. B2269 PROl'EIIIOIUL, Cam1ey lsland,-Private bed-sitting rooms, or apartments arranged suitably Piano Correspondence Lessons.-Anyone can play simple tunes, including for restful ho1id'lys; Convention Elim Hall in May; fellowship in home and hymns, without drudgery; ten graded lessons. Highly recommended by .assembly. \Vritel Nurse H. c. Spencer, .. The Chinws/' Bramb1e " 1\-lusical Opinion." Success guaranteed; the latest, simplest and most i22:a up-lo-date method. Two Guineas (all books and postage free), or send 6/ for trial lesson including book. Miss Fuller, c/o Box 368 11 Elim Evan~el 11 Cornwall, NcNquay.-Picture~que, Christian guest house, sheltered, office. B1966 -~ecluded position, own beautiful grounds 1½ acres; tennis, putting; 10 BIRTHS minutes' walk various beaches, on bus route love1y North Cornwall coast; carter.-On February 16th, to l\fr. and Mrs. P. Carter, of Delanrey, 4:offifortable, homely, Christian fe11owship; personal supervision; excellent Guernsey, the gift of a son, Terence John. Cornish cooking, separate tables, electric light i (h. and c.), garage. Book Dilley,-On January 30L11, to Mr. and Mrs. Dilley, of Ilford; the gift for Easter; special offer until May 30th, 35/- weekly; Foursquare. Mr. and J. 11 of a daughter, Margaret. B2285 Mrs. E. W. Hooper. Th~ Place," St. Columb Minor, Newquay. 'Phone, MARRIAGE 'N ewquay ,;26. B2267 Berry I Stark,~On March 7th, at the Kensington Temple, by Pastor Christian \Vorkers 1 Holiday Home (Devon) .-Principal Percy G. Parker's Gowan Bishop, George Thomas Berry to Hilda Constance Stark. •seaside homfi for rest, Bible study, salvation, healing. holiness, and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Open from June to September; Summer Bible WITH CHRIST School, July 15th~Scpternber 7th. Subject: 11 Vital Facts of Our Faith.'' Corry.~On February 9th, James Corry, mu("h loved son of Mr. and Mrs. Particulars from Mrs. Parker, "The Rookery," Lynton, Devon. B2289 Corry, of Newtownards. Funeral conducted by Rev. A. McCallin, Evan gelist H. Pa11iser and Mr. Benson. Ellm Blble C0llege.-Visitors welcomed i Bible lectures, spiritual fel1ow~ ship; central heating and home comforts. Apply: The Superintendent, Taylar,-On March lllh, Mrs. E. Taylor, aged 77, beloved member of Elim Woodlands, 30, Clarence Road, Clapham Park, London, S.WA,. Elirn Church, Tamworth. Funeral conductf'd by Pastor R. A. Gordon. Ellm Rest House.-Adjoining Elim Woodlands, for those requiring quiet rest a.nd loving care in spiritual surroundings. Apply to Superintendent, n, Rodenhurst Road. Clapham Park, London, S.W.4. lllassop.-Elim Home for spiritual and physical refreshment; comfortable house, moderate terms. Apply: Pastor and Mrs. L. Taylor, Beth Rapha, Gl9ssop, Derbyshire. To commemorate Elim's comlng-ol-Age Hova.~Board-residence, home comforts, central position on the sea front; buses pass the door; between Hove and Brighton assemblies; specially ~ecommendrd by pastors. Mrs. Griffiths, 19, St. Catherine'~ Terrace, Kingsway. B2282 This great work by our Lendon~-Christian greetings! Mrs. Barnwell offers to visitors and others, home comforts, personal supervision i constant hot water; Christian Principal is fellowship at 36, Granville Road 1 Stroud Green, Finsbury Park, N.4; Recommended by ministers; moderate terms i 'phone Mountvjew 7069. B2264 The Corner Stone of London.--Christian home, select district; garden; full board 25/-, without mldday meal 21/-, or bed and breakfast; close to buses and tram~; highly Foursquare Literature recommended by ministers and others. Madgwick~ "The Ridge," 81 Womersley Road, Hornsey, N.8. B2260 and is the most impor Lendon.-Superior accommodation, bed and breakfast 4/-; select district, very central i newly-decorated rooms, interior sprin~ mattress beds. A tant exposition of Divine pa5tor writes •• beautifully clean, splendid food and service. 11 Robinson, Healing ever written. The 1,, Westbourne Square, Hyde Park1 W.2. 'Phone Abercorn 3547. B2261 Londen, Clapham Common.-Christian home for gentleman; sole J;!uest i message it contains is cer wel1 recommended; breakfast and evening meal; full week-ends 27 /6 in tain to blaze a trail about -elusive. Vac;:i.nt now; one minute trams, buses and tube. 17, Hambalt Road, S.W.4. B2280 the earth and bring new Margate.-For Easler holidays; board-residence 5/- daily, 4 meals; bed hope and joy to tens of and breakfast 3/6 per night; minute sea and svnd~. Book now (stamp c"eply). u Beach Crest," 41, Canterbury Road. B2273 thousands. ''He a I i n g Newport, Mon.-Comfortablej homely residence; lovely mountains, walks Rays " is a masterly Over 200 pages. and scenery i full board 25/-; without midday meal 21/- Mrs. Verrinder, Three Illustrations :34i, George St,·ect, Cwmcarn~ nr. Newport. B2278 resume and crystallisa Old Colwyn.-Sunny North Wales invites you. Mountains; mag'.nificent tion of the Elim Four and ■cenery, delightful walks; near sea, bathing from house; Christian fellow Portrait of Author ■ hip, home comforts; terms moderate; recommended. Mrs. Taylor •• Bryn square Gospel teaching, Derwen."' Abl!rgele Road. • 82256 containing new truths Old Colwyn.-l [oliday Horne; board-residence, all home comforts, 2 which have not been minutes from scn and buses; bracing sea and mountain air, bathin~ from 1/- house, good catering i highly recommended i Christian fe11owship i terms printed in any other book. moderate. Apply, :\frs. Thomas, Henblas, Sefton Road, B2254 (by post 1/3) Southend-0n•Sca.~Boanl-rt>,-idence or bed and breakfast; terms moderate; near f.ea and as-.embly. Miss Job, "Bethany, 0 212, Victoria Road, Elim Publishing Co., Ltd., Thorpe Bay. B2245 Park Crescent, Clapham Weslclill-on-Sea.-\Vliy not Easter holidays at Westcliff, or week-ends? Happy Christi;tn guest house; lmrely position, opposite park, near sea. Park, London, S.W.4. Young proplc W~'konwd: frop1 5/- day. 11 \Voodland!./' 10, Cha.lkwell .Avenue. B2279 Cover iv, THE ELIM EVANGEL AND FOURSQUARE REVIVALIST March 27th, 1936- JUST OUT! • • • Is CONTENTS: To Explain Why - Rea( or Unreal - "By This ... 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