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11-25-1964 Herald of Holiness Volume 53 Number 40 (1964) W. T. Purkiser (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House

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SINCE God’s mercies endure forever, aimless, undisciplined, thankless victim man’s thanksgiving should be contin­ of his environment never looks up to ual. The eternal God calls forth per­ give thanks. It would be mockery to petual praise. him. The atheist and the materialist find To men of faith, such as those pil­ no cause for returning thanks. They grims to this and to a better country, seem to believe—if there is a God—by thanksgiving is a spontaneous overflow searching the universe they can locate of gratitude to the God who is from Him. Failing to discover the God of everlasting to everlasting. their imagination, they conclude there The Psalmist sang: “O give thanks is no God. They say that science has unto the Lord; for he is good: for his corroded the ancient certainties. The mercy endureth for ever. . . . To him spiritual, eternal, personal God pro­ that by wisdom made the heavens: . . . claimed by Moses and the prophets and and hath redeemed us from our ene­ revealed in Jesus Christ cannot be seen mies: . . . who giveth food to all flesh: by aid of telescope or microscope. He is not one whose habitation can be found by a man in orbit in outer space. He is a God of holiness, love, good­ G eneral ness, mercy, truth, and justice. To men Superintendent of faith who love Him and keep His Williamson commandments He is a knowledgeable God. Those who deny His existence are blinded. Their rebel wills have led . . . O give thanks unto the God of them in unrighteousness. Their beliefs heaven” (Psalms 136). come out of moral and spiritual dark­ For God’s uncorrupted goodness, His ness which they love because their unquestioned wisdom, His unfrayed deeds are evil. They ascribe the origin mercy, His uncorroded judgment, His of man to natural causes, and they see unfailing providence, let us give thanks! the grave his final destiny. Their free­ O eternal God, we ascribe to Thee dom is license for indulgence. This everlasting praise! The Glory—Our Defense

/>;/ \VM. A. TOLBERT, Pastor, Ellington Church, Caro, Michigan

For upon all the glory shall he a defence (Isaiah 4:5).

IN ALL AGES the strength of the Church has been It is true, we must guard against a worldly ap­ the result of her glory. When the glow of God was pearance in dress and behavior, but to think that upon her, she was a mighty force of holiness and worldliness consists in this alone is to miss the true righteousness. scope of worldliness. The glory of God upon us, Henry Hume saici, “Men are guided less by con­ however, is a safeguard against worldliness in any science than by glory.” It is the glory of tlie pres­ form. ence and power of God that turns men from sin Fanaticism to righteousness. It is by this glory that saints are There are two extremes: liberalism and fanati­ made strong for the conflicts of life. cism. One is as dangerous and destructive as the Dr. P. F. Bresee often said, “Keep the glory down, other. Our need is to stay in the middle of the brethren; keep the glory down.” He knew that road, avoiding either extreme. We need not lean the glory of the church was her defense. The glory in either direction. We can dress modestly and of the church is a defense against: sensibly, participate in the proper forms of recrea­ Worldliness tion and entertainment, and enjoy a wholesome This is a word that has been manhandled and fellowship. We can show to the world that the manipulated until it has fallen into ill repute. Yet “kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righ­ it is a word with which we must deal today. teousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” Worldliness cannot be defined as any one act, (Romans 14:17). one practice, one course, or even one set of stand­ Shallowness ards. Worldliness is, in its greatest scope and appli­ Shallow and superficial worship is not possible cation, anything that would cool one's love for when the glory of God rests upon us. The preach­ God. It is anything that one might put ahead of ing and the praying, the singing and the testifying God in his life. take on a deeper significance when they are ac­ With this definition in mind, we can see that companied by God’s manifest glory. Only this glory tmdue clesire for place, power, popularity, and per­ will touch the heart of the artificial and super­ haps even possessions, is worldly. ficial worshipper. The effect will be similar to that produced by the shine on Moses' face when lie came down from the mount. Moses “wist not that . . . his face shone.” Those looking upon him, however, were aware of the fact. THE VEIL Defeat and Despair How kind, how wonderfully kind is God, The glory is a tonic to the discouraged soul. Who curtains all the future from our sight! Many come to the place of worship needing a new glimpse of God. Some come needing a new If we could sec the joy-illumined road, The uplands and the meadows flower-bright touch of God upon their souls. Such needs are That we shall know a while, how could wc bear freely and fully met— The present with its gray and burdening care? And heav’n comes down our souls to greet. While glory crowns the mercy seat. If we could glimpse the plains of suffering, The sorrow-darkened Talleys we shall know, It is only by the refreshing showers and the Then gladness-lighted hours that shine and sing manifest glory of God that victory is assured. Many Within the now would lose their radiant glow. go down in defeat and despair because of the lack Oh, let us offer thanks that in His wise of the manifestation of God’s glory upon us. Compassion, understanding well how frail The glory is our defense against anything that Wc are, God hangs before our human eyes might serve to weaken us. It is our defense against A silent and impenetrable veil! all the forces which militate against us. As Dr. Bresee said, “Keep the glory down, brethren; keep />’;/ GRACE V. WATKINS the glory down.” It is our defense!

N O V E M B E R 25, 1961 • (803) 3 in God. Tremendous social and political upheavals are taking place. Battles are being waged for the minds and wills of men. Abiding Above This very day in which we live we take cognizance of prophetic notes: earthquakes in many places and, perpetually, wars and rumors of war. Nations are WF uniting in power structures, and among the churches the structure is that of ecumenicity. Since 1918, renewed Israel has welcomed expatriates scat­ n tered for centuries. We observe these signs o£ ful­ By BETTY JEAN MOCK filled prophecy with gladness. God is able to work through the affairs of men—through the righteous “FEARFUL”—the word l'airly leaped lrom the and the ungodly—to bring about His plan for this page! Flere, in God’s own 'Word, was a clear state­ earth. ment that the fearful would all have their place in Therefore we must not quail as we observe mudt the “lake which burneth with fire and brimstone” godlessness till around us. Surely this is one more (Revelation 21:8). While there were other in­ sign of Christ's imminent return with power and habitants of that dreadful abode, “the fearful” led great glory. “This know also, that in the last clays all the rest. perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers Surely, if God gives such prominence to the sin of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blas­ of fearfulness, He actually intends His children phemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, un­ to live above fear. holy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false This passage does not imply that we should have accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that no fear at all. It is simply that we must not be arc good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers ol full of fear. Indeed, there is a certain type of fear pleasures more than lovers of God” (II Timothy that is the “beginning of wisdom”—the fear of the 3:1-4). Lord (Psalms 111:10). God has assured His people If we out selves would be holy in ;m unholy world, that He will put His fear in their hearts, that they if we would find release from perils, pain, doubt, might not depart from Him (Jeremiah 32:-10) . and fears, we must abide in Him. When we en­ When we stay close to our precious Lord and velop ourselves in the uplifting presence of the come into the radiant experience of joy in His blessed Holy Spirit, the joy of the Lord is ours. We strength, we lose sight of our earthly fears. As we then abide above fear and ran rejoice that “God abide in His presence, in whom only is fullness of hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, joy, we can exult with Paul that, regardless of cir­ ancl of love, and of a sound mind” (II Timothy cumstances, we are safe in His love (Romans 8: 1:7). 35-39). Jesus has promised all who love and serve Him, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (He­ brews 13:5). Regardless of human circumstances— The Cover . . . ■ whether facing ungodliness or enduring problems •OH, COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” (A deste of pain, distress, excessive toil, tension, financial Fidelis) . . . Eighteenth-century Hymn of the problems—facing fears or doubts of any nature Nativity, by John Francis Wade, is known to whatsoever—there is no situation that the Chris­ by the translation of Rev. Frederick Oakeley, d j English minister. After writing the song in j.Jj tian must endure alone. 1751, the author included a copy with some Christ will meet the situation with us in the manuscripts he had made for the EnglishV-s Roman Catholic College in Lisbon. In 1785 a -J full joy of His presence. Yet we must remember copy was sent to the Portuguese Chapel in fU that our Redeemer, when He took our sins upon London. Thus it was introduced to England 3 himself on the tree was, for a time, bereft of the atul to the world and became known as the “Portuguese Hymn .”—Floyd W. Hawkins. 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4 (804) • HERALD OF HOLINESS love and mercy! Daily increase of devotion and God of the Golden Grain consecration to Him who is the God of the eternal hills! The eyes lifted up to Him who is the Help of the helpless. What cannot stay down must go up! Jesus recognized that this force was active in the ’Tis harvest time; the wheat is grown. world when He said, "blessed are they which do The seed is blessed that man has soivn. hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Man reaps the ripened harvest’s yield. It often has been said, and rightly so, that no God must have walked through ev'ry field. person ever will receive any particular blessing from God who feels that he can "get along” with­ For, far as human eyes behold, out it. No one ever was born again who thought God tinged the waving wheat with gold. it unnecessary. No one ever teas sanctified wholly who thought it merely an accessory to Christian living. God is found only at the point of desper­ ation. In the vicissitudes of our daily lives there are ample opportunities to test the law of levity. When we experience the words of the spiritual, “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen," we are down. When we go on (and amend our first thought) to sing, “Nobody knows hut Jesus,” we cannot stay down, by the time wc get to the “Glory, hallelujah!” part, The Law we are up! T he oratory of the Apostle Paul soared when he thought of the law of levity in his own life. “We of Levity are troubled on every side,” he wrote, “yet not dis­ tressed; we arc perplexed, but not in despair; per­ secuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not B y T. G. JONES destroyed” (II Corinthians 1:8-9) . Pastor, Burlington, Vermont The God who exalts valleys, brings down moun­ tains, and makes twisted ways straight for climbing feet of the “pilgrims of the upward trail” beckons to us now, and calls in love, “Come up higher.” The path ahead is hard-packed with the tread THERE IS a principle which operates in the lives of the saints of every generation, and luminous with and hearts of men which might well be termed the the still warm press of the Saviour’s touch. "Law of Levity.” It stands in direct contrast to And how sweetly Jesus whispers: the law of gravity in stating that “what cannot be “Take the cross: thou necd'st not fear, kept down must go up.” The existence of this law For I’ve trod the treey before thee. is half-humorouxly seen in the ruthlcssness of per­ And the glory lingers near.” sonal ambitions in the world of great corporations. This law is especially applicable in the area of spiritual things as well. What despises the low­ Faith is always preceded by knowledge, lands and will not abide there must rise to nobler and always rests firmly upon facts. Any and grander heights. He whose treasure is in the other that pretends to be faith is only skies of God will find his heart there also. a superstition. Any belief that does not Those ears which hate heard the eternal harps, rest upon facts is as likely to be false as those eyes which base seen the hills of that sweet true. And a faith that is founded on nothing is itself a no-thing. Knowledge and blessed country can never again be content lies at the base of all intelligent action. with the “mist and must” of our carthlv horizons. What are some of the facts which to us No, there is a shining pathway that grows bl ighter are matters of knowledge, upon which and blighter unto God’s perfect day for those who rests our faith? God is. There is no re­ refuse to stagnate or go back. T hus eve sing— sult without cause. We know of Jesus I heard God's voice commanding, Christ. We know that He is the divine “Go up, the land possess,” . . .* Saviour of men. We know of immortal­ ity. . .. We know of the resurrection. We Christian voices raised in the jubilant aspirations knoiv that the blood of Jesus Christ of sacred song have long declared they are pressing cleanseth from sin.—Selected. on to "higher ground.” Loftier revelations of God's

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NOVEMBER 25, 19B-I • (805) 5 THE AVERAGE annual income ol some mainland Chinese has been esti­ mated at $16.94. And we are told that the poorest people in the world ;ue those of the Pintibu tribe, who live (or merely exist) in northern Australia and who eat rats and drink water from soak holes. “Forget Not Millions are dying in many lands from mal­ nutrition. Millions tire trying to eke out a mere existence in very primitive ways. Luxuries are All totally unknown, and the necessary comforts of life are denied them. Extreme poverty with its at­ tendant diseases, pestilences, fevers, aches, and pains His Benefits” cause premature deaths and bitter distress. It is well to ask ourselves today if we are truly Psalms 103:2 thankful to almighty God for His benefits toward us. “Ingratitude! thou marble-hearted fiend,’’ said one. Ingratitude is oblivious of benefits, insensible B y E. E. WORDSWORTH to God's goodness and mercies. A plaque hanging Retired IMazarene Elder, Redmond, Washington on the wall in our living room reads: “I had no shoes and complained, until I met a man who had no feet.” God, as he did aforetime” (Daniel 6:10). He well Which street are you living on—Grumbling knew what was designed, and we knew whom he Street or Thanksgiving Street? Don't forget, there faithfully served, so he “gave thanks before his is plenty of room on Thanksgiving Street, and your God.” Too many come to God like beggars, asking, health would be better and your heart happier asking, asking, but lacking in praise. Begin your if you moved there. prayers with more gratitude. When thou hast truly thanked thy God Furthermore, in our public worship we must For every blessing sent, express praise and thanksgiving. “I will give thee But little time will then remain thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee For murmur or lament. among much people” (Psalms ‘15:18). “Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is Stonewall Jackson was asked what was meant by the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee” (Isaiah the expression “instant in prayer.” His reply is 12:6). Clarke remarks: “Not only the Jewish interesting and exemplary: “I have so fixed the people—but also members of the Church of Christ— habit in my own mind that I never raise a glass of cry out and shout, and proclaim the greatness of water to my lips without a moment’s asking of her Redeemer.” God’s blessing. I never seal a letter without a brief sending of my thoughts heavenward. The habit Are we not in danger of losing our “Amens," has become almost as fixed as breathing.” “Hallelujahs,” shouts of praises, and holy freedom of worship because of too much ritualism and Jeremy Taylor well said, “Every man can build formality? Dr. Bresee had “The Glory Barn” in a chapel in his breast, himself the priest, his heart the early days of our church. While we detest any the sacrifice, and the earth he treads on the altar.” sort of fleshlincss and extremism, we must never The psalmist said, “Evening, and morning, and at lose the divine anointing, blessing, and power that noon, will I pray” (Psalms 55:17). characterize Spirit-filled religion. Let us worship We are definitely commanded to be thankful. with our intellects, wills, and emotions. “Offer unto God thanksgiving” (Psalms 50:14). Why not on this Thanksgiving Day take a little Christ set an example. Before lie performed the time for prayer, praise, and heartfelt expression of miracle of feeding the multitude, He gave thanks. gratitude to God for His many benefits? Gather The heavenly hosts engage in thanksgiving. AH around the piano and sing the praises of God. heaven rejoices and resounds with the praises of Accompany your singing with prayer and joyous God. thanksgiving. Let us be grateful and “forget not all In private worship and devotion we should his benefits.” render praise and thanksgiving to our God. Daniel did. “Now when Daniel knew that the writing Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; was signed [forbidding prayer on penalty of be­ Praise PI ini all creatures here below; ing thrown into the lions’ den], he went into his Praise Him above, ye hcav’nly host; house; and his windows being open in his chamber Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three “Let every thing that hath breath praise the times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his Lord. Praise ye the Lord” (Psalms 150:6).

G (80G) • HERALD OF HOLINESS We thank Thee, Lord, for blessings without number: For work to do, and strength with which to toil; For busy days, and nights of peaceful slumber, we The golden harvest wrested from the soil. We thank Thee for the valleys and the mountains; thank For rain and sunshine, and for winds that bloiv; For fruitful tree and vine; for sparkling fountains; thee* For flowers that Thy love has caused to grow. We thank Thee for the hoav’nward-pointing spires Of friendly churches over all the earth, Where preachers preach Thy Word, and where the choirs Still sing the message of a Savior’s birth. We thank Thee for the homes where prayers are spoken, Where little children laugh, and love abounds; For sympathy of friends when hearts are broken; For Love Unspeakable that heals sin’s wounds. For these, and countless other mercies given, Our prayers of gratitude we humbly raise. For all life’s good, and for our hope of heaven, We thank Thee, Lord, and voice our hymns of praise!

* B y Kathryn Blackburn Peck, in "Golden W indows"; used by permission.

on the Day of Pentecost: “But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; and it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh” (Acts 2:16-17). A Pentecost was also the fulfillment of the prom­ ise of Christ, “I will not leave you comfortless” (John 14:18). The marginal reference here is RADICAL deeply satisfying and full of hope. The word given for comfortless is “orphans.” Knowing He could not stay with His people physically, He promised Change them another Comforter. B y JOHN M. MAY This promise is fulfilled in the Holy Spirit out­ Pastor, Weirton, West Virginia poured on the Day of Pentecost. It is personified in the coming of the Spirit to the hearts of believers in sanctifying power. RADICAL CHANGE has always characterized the There must be a preparation for the coming of work of God in the soul. The new birth is a radical the Eloly Spirit. Jesus made it plain that His change. This is no less true of sanctification as a disciples shoidd tarry for the enduement with crisis experience. power from on high. Tarrying is necessary today! Though a number of theories have been ad­ Tarrying is necessary until all is on the altar. vanced as the method of God in solving the prob­ Tarrying is necessary until the mind is cleared of lem of inherited sin, only a radical change will any reservations. Tarrying is necessary until we get truly solve the problem. The Bible solution is people, as well as things, on the altar. demonstrated in Acts 2, “And suddenly . . . they Tarrying is necessary until seeking becomes seri­ were all filled with the Holy Ghost” (vv. 2-4). This ous business, a serious transaction with God. Tarry­ is the crisis to which Jesus pointed and for which ing is necessary until the chaff is blown away and He died. the floor purged. The promise of prophecy was attested to by Peter Tarrying is necessary until there comes a feeling

NOVEMBER 25, 1964 • (807) 7 of desperation. J. Paul Taylor wrote in Holiness: heaven. Suddenly there came a transformatid The Finished Foundation, “We shall be filled with Suddenly theory was turned into reality. the fullness of righteousness as soon as we hunger Suddenly every corner of the house was filkf and thirst for it until we can wait no longer.” with the sound of heaven. Suddenly each perso* Tarrying is necessary for total obedience. Tarry­ was fire bapti/ed. Suddenly they were all filled ing is necessary until we are completely emptied ol with the Holy Ghost. all that stands in the way. Sanctification is not like A drastic change teas the result of the fulfilled making a purchase at a quick sale. La'ttle depth promise. As the proof is in the performance, lool means a shaky and insecure position. at the radical change in those who experienced It was also necessary for the disciples to be united, the miracle in the Upper Room. They were filled “all with one accord in one place.” It is just with power. They no longer feared man, and came as necessary today! One cannot he sanctified out of hiding. They were no longer “secret’’Chris­ and be at variance with his neighbor. One can­ tians. Their tongues were loosed in praise and tes­ not be sanctified while holding a grudge. One timony. They became successful evangelists. The) cannot be sanctified while office seeking. One can­ gave God the glory. They began to think of others not be sanctified while being intolerant and preju­ The people believed in them. They continued ii diced. One cannot be sanctified until he is willing one accord. to be at one with Cod and with man. One cannot What happened to the people in the Upper be sanctified while being bitter and unforgiving. Room cart happen to honest believers today. It is Obedience was demanded then, as it is now. happening! In the Salvation Army’s War Cry some Jesus said, “Tarry,” and this is what they did for time ago there appeared the story of the sanctifica­ ten days. We cannot always understand the will tion of tin early evangelist. "While listening to his of God, but we can obey the will of God. wife read the story of Pentecost one day, he ex­ We cannot get sanctified demanding our own claimed, way or method. It must be His way. We cannot get sanctified with mental reservations. We cannot “They were not real men, Janie, were they?” get sanctified with preconceived notions. We can­ “Yes, they were real men,” she replied. not get sanctified without complete surrender and “What? Men like me?” consecration. “Yes, men like you, Jack.” When the conditions were met, the promise was He was very quiet and disappeared. Later he fulfilled. Suddenly the pieces till fell into place. returned radiant, having received the Holy Spirit. Suddenly there came a change of atmosphere. Sud­ When asked how it happened, he told how he had denly God, the Holy Spirit was there. knelt in the woods praying over and over again, Suddenly the fire fell. Suddenly they heard from “You did it for them, Lord; now do it forme!”

ribbon anti touched the end of it with the evan­ gelist’s candle. Instantly there flashed along the c ave a light the brilliancy of which one could hardly describe. The ribbon of magnesium so illuminated The Adornment the stalagmites and stalactites that one would need to be a poet to describe the wonders and the glories of that cavern as it flashed with light and beauty, w So, only the light of divine illumination can re­ veal the inner beauty of the heart that has been made rich toward God, purified by the refining of the Soul fires of the Spirit, and adorned by the graces of true Christian holiness. No external adornment, however rare, can sub­ B y KENNETH T. JEWELL stitute for this inner beauty. It is precious in the Pastor, North Vernon, Indiana eyes of God and so graces the inner person that it IN HIS BOOK, The Music of Pentecost, Dr. J. Paul gives charm and radiance to the entire life. Taylor tells the story of a successful evangelist on Holiness is the rare entitlement which enables a a preaching assignment in a southern state who man to fulfill the divine requirement of doing visited one of the most magnificent caves to be justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with found in the world. Repeatedly he expressed his his God. It gives one wisdom to place himself in a disappointment at what he saw by the light of a right relationship to his fellowman and frees him candle he was holding until his light began to of the camouflage of pride and self-assertion with flicker and he wished to leave. which many people try to cover up their weaknesses. The guide, however, unwound a long spool of Holiness is the rich adornment of a sanctified

8 (808) • HERALD OF HOLINESS spirit that has been delivered from littleness, touchi­ of its own weaving, so the soul of the sanctified ness, and an infatuated self. As Dr. J. B. Phillips man ever adorns itself with the royal and glorious renders I Peter 3:3-1 in his translation, such a per­ adornment of Christ crowned within. This in­ son is not “dependent on an elaborate coiffure, or terior clothing of the soul ever increases in beauty on the wearing of jewelry or fine clothes, but on and loveliness as the soul yields all its faculties and the inner personality—the unfading loveliness of a powers to a life of spirituality and holy living. calm and gentle spirit, a thing very precious in the With such an inner beauty the most uncomely eyes of God.”* Neither wealth nor the wares of of faces is enhanced and the coarsest of features this world can compare with the soul that is so are made gentle and attractive. 'Phis inner adorn­ enriched. ment becometh the people of God and lits a man Like the tree that adorns itself with leaves or standing in the holy plate to “worship the Lord the silkworm which enshrouds itself in a covering in the beauty of holiness” (I Chronicles 16:29) . It is with this adornment that the Bible exhorts •From THE HEW TESTAMENT IN MODERN ENGLISH, I .1. P. Philli;.s 1958. Uci'd by pftTNisNicn of The Macmill.m Company. each one of us to adorn our lives.

By ROBERT I OWEN. Director of Publicity, LeTourneau College. Longview, Texas

THE INITIALS "CPR" stand for a term that "Why?” 1 asked. could well be one of the most important in :mv “Some time hack Bill reported us to the police church’s collective vocabulary: Church Public Re­ for a very minor thing. If he had come to us we lations. Its right use can spell success for a local would have corrected it. But he didn’t do that, church. Its wrong use can easily spell defeat. lie humiliated us by calling the police. Lie doesn't Its right use can cause ti church’s membership to know that we know he’s the one who called them, increase and its Sunday school to grow. Its wrong and he acts as though nothing happened. That's use can cause a church's membership to dwindle why we won’t visit his church.” and its Sunday school to wane. . . . an example of poor CPR. Defined, the term simply means: “The art of Sometimes neighbors of a church’s members are presenting Jesus Christ to the world in the most good prospects for a pastoral call. Sometimes the effective manner.” opposite is true. The term covers a multitude of relationships. I here was T ed's case. Ted had told me he’d It includes the way the pastor dresses and conducts been working on his neighbor and asked me to himself. It includes the “image” the church prop­ visit, him. So I did. The man was profane, but erty portrays to the passing public. seemed to appreciate the call. lie did most of the But mostly it refers to the way the church's mem­ talking. When 1 got a word in edgewise and in­ bers live their religion from clay to day. vited him to church, he said, “I don't go much for Good CPR is warm and friendly. It is sweet church or Christians. I’ve seen too many that and attractive. weren't what they were 'tracked up to he.’ But Poor CPR is harsh and cold. It is disagreeable 1 ed's diflerent. If ever I go to church again, it’ll and repelling. he to his. And if ever I get religion, I want the Recently Bill Smith (not his real name) said to kind he’s got. It’s real!” me: “I'm very concerned about Elaine. [A neighbor A church member like Ted will reinforce what of his and a secretary in the office where both the pastor has said, over and over again, wherever work.] Though I’ve prayed for her and inv ited her he goes. One like Bill can tear down the church’s to church several times, she nev er has come. She efforts and negate his pastor’s words. keeps saying she will, but she hasn’t yet.” The great apostle must have had CPR in mind “Do you know why not?” 1 asked. when he wrote, “I . . . beseech you that ye walk “No, I don’t.” worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, A few days later Elaine mentioned Bill to me. with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, As she talked, it was quickly apparent to me win forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep she had never attended Bill’s church. the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephe­ “My husband and I don’t have any use for him," sians -1:1-3) . she said. “Wc try to he friendly with the Smiths, May God help us to he assets to the work of our but we’ll never go to their church,’’ Lord.

NOVEMBER 25, 1964 • (809) 9 « : B y VV. T. P U R K I S t 'R i • i thankful for what we avoid. We can be thankful The Meaning of Thanksgiving for what we experience, and thankful for what we Someone has defined Thanksgiving as “our an­ escape. We can be thankful for what we have, and nual time for saying grace at the table of eternal thankful for the blows which do not come. goodness.” Just as some people neglect to say grace before their meals, so some have forgotten the BUT LET US N O T make the mistake of tying meaning of thanksgiving. our thanksgiving to material blessings alone. The The little story is told of an old farmer who annual fall observance of Thanksgiving did not came to town one day to buy supplies. In the begin in the midst of luxury and ease. It began restaurant to eat his lunch, he bowed his head with the gratitude of a hardy Pilgrim band who and thanked God for his food. Two young “smart had come to hew out new homes in a wilderness alecks” nearby thought to embarrass the old man: and who lived—fifty of them—in eleven small houses “Hey, Farmer, does everybody do that out your along a village street. way?” one asked. The basis of a true spirit of thanksgiving is not The farmer looked at him quietly. material at all, but spiritual. It is based on the “No, Son,” he said. “The pigs don’t.” love and mercy of God, on the joy of the Lord, It is good to remember that “think” and “thank” on forgiveness of sins and cleanness of heart. It come from the same root. We need only to think grows out of freedom from corroding care, and the in order to be thankful. peace of God which keeps our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. YET INGRATITUDE is one of the most common No portion of our Bible is more full of expres­ sins of our time. The canny Scot, George Mac­ sions of praise and thanksgiving than the Psalms. donald, the circumstances of whose life were any­ Yet these sparkling anthems of praise were written thing but easy, noted the curious contradiction in by men who suffered bitter persecution, who risked the lives of so many: and at times lost all they had, who lived in a little “The careless soul receives the Father’s gifts as kingdom constantly skirting the edge of disaster, if it were a way things had of dropping into his and whose standard of living would make the poor­ hand . . . yet is he ever complaining, as if someone est of our day seem almost like millionaires in were accountable for the checks which meet him comparison. Still they offered “the sacrifice of at every turn. For the good that comes to him, thanksgiving” from full hearts. he gives no thanks—who is there to thank? At the What shame it is then to us if we do less! To us disappointments that befall him he grumbles— has been given God’s unspeakable gift, and He there must be someone to blame!” who has not withheld His own Son but delivered Ingratitude is apt to be one of the marks of the Him up for us all has certainly with Him also freely carnal Christian. The inability to feel and ex­ given us all things (Romans 8:32). press gratitude shuts off blessings God would other­ Let us then be thankful and make sure that in wise freely give. As Dwight H. Small writes: appropriate ways wre say “grace at the table of "If one seriously ponders it, how base a sin is eternal goodness.” ingratitude toward God! How can God lavish His blessing and power upon the heart that is so dom­ Adversities Become Advances inated by self as to be incapable of reciprocating Someone has commented on the familiar story with proper gratitude? Grave indeed is the sin of of Joseph in the Old Testament, “All Joseph’s ad­ ingratitude which withholds the blessing of God versities were advances.” I’m sure Joseph didn’t see from oneself and from others.” it at the moment, although he may have trusted When George 'Washington issued the first it would be true. Thanksgiving Proclamation, he said: “It is the It wotdd be hard to see any advance in being duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence snatched from a loving father’s home and sold into of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful slavery in a distant land. It wotdd be hard to see for His benefits, and humbly to implore His pro­ any advance in the false accusations of a perfidious tection.” This is a good summary of the duty of all wife and the jealous suspicion of her powerful hus­ nations today. band. We can all be thankful for what we acquire, and Prison and the callous forgetfulness of a fellow

10 (810) • HERALD OF HOLINESS prisoner would not ordinarily be listed on the You will see the influence of General Apathy in asset side of the ledger of life. Up to a point, political life. He smiles benignly when scandal and Joseph’s whole life was a series of temporary gains graft are swept under the rug. He encourages the followed by greater setbacks. saints to sit in their ivory towers, as John Dewey An ordinary person could easily have become em­ said, while the busy sinners run the world. He is bittered and cynical under such a circumstance. too careless to register, and too unconcerned even But Joseph had learned to trust the God of Abra­ to vote. ham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to put conviction ahead But it is in the church that General Apathy does of convenience and principle before profit. his worst. He would never condone antagonism. When at last the turn came and the pattern be­ Opposition, he knows, may have the effect of stim­ came plain, Joseph told his fearful brothers whose ulating effort and stiffening endeavor. He is con­ jealousy had started the whole chain of conse­ tent to pursue his own pitiful little ends while a quences, “Ye thought evil against me; but Gotl lost world staggers on toward the edge of the meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this precipice. day, to save much people alive’’ (Genesis 50:20). In fact, each of the series of adversities was an T H E GENERAL’S great example in all this is a important step in the advance to which God was Roman official named Gallio. We meet him in bringing His servant. While God did not purpose Acts 18:12. Not much is said about him there, the sins of others which were Joseph’s adversities, although history makes it appear that he was not He did permit them and He did weave them into such a bad fellow. He was the brother of Seneca, the overall pattern. the great Roman philosopher. He refused to fall in with a scheme to muzzle the Apostle Paul. He GOD HAS A WAY of reversing failure when faith did nothing when the self-appointed enemies of takes hold. Kenneth Miller tells of his acquaintance the gospel were attacked. The whole story seemed with a little Italian mission in New Jersey whose to be summed up in the well-known words, “Gallio work was abandoned after a few years of struggle cared for none of those things” (v. 17). because one of the sponsors decided it was a waste There were no doubt many things for which of money. Gallio cared. He cared for his education, for his Yet Mr. Miller testified that some years later he position, for his prestige, for his family, for his met a colporteur distributing gospel tracts and life. But when it came to the great issues of life Bibles among the Italians in a Colorado mining and death in the gospel, his record is written in town. The worker said he had been converted in seven short words, “Gallio cared for none of those that little mission in northern New Jersey. things.” Again in Rochester, New York, Mr. Miller found It would not be so bad if his tribe were dead. an officer in the Italian Protestant church who But it is very much alive and its representatives told him he got his start in the Christian life by are everywhere. Something must be done, and done reading a tract someone had given him in a mining soon, to replace General Apathy with General Con­ town in Colorado. cern. Neither fear nor despair will provide strength Still later, visiting some of the little Protestant for the struggle we are in. It will take personal congregations in Italy, Miller talked with one of involvement, willingness to bear the burdens and the leaders who spoke English. The man told him heat of the day, if General Apathy is to be defeated that he had been saved through the efforts of a and truth and right are to be victorious. particularly zealous church officer in a Protestant Italian church in Rochester, New York, during the ten years he had lived in the States. Mr. Miller comments, and so appropriately: “There’s only one man on the job where “What a glorious failure that little mission in New 1 work who has a gloiv on his face ” the young father said as the pastor dealt Jersey proved to be!” with him. Thank God, the young man The glories of the life of faith are many. But found some other folks with glowing not the least of them is the power God gives to faces at church. Since the first state­ turn stumbling blocks into steppingstones, and to ment, he's found the Lord himself—and make all our adversities become advances. now his face glows. Thafs what people need today—a sign, a proof that Chris­ Genera! Apathy tianity is the real thing. We need the spiritual glow, the sign of holy lives, the The largest army in the world, they say, is com­ proof of answered prayer, the evidence manded by General Apathy. No more inept leader of perfect love. . . . Is there a sign in ever existed. He has never won a battle. He has your life that your Christianity is real? lost every contest he ever has been pushed into. —Charles Shaver. He surrenders to every foe, and the war goes by default to whatever force happens to come by.

NOVEMBER 25, 1964 • (811) 11 CHURCH AT WORK

encouraged by all that wc have seen C o r r e c t i o n and heard while we have been among T hrough error, Rev. and Mrs. Melvin FOREIGN MISSIONS vou. So we say, “Good-bye for the pres­ Wilkinson were omitted from oui E, S. PHILLIPS, Secretary ent. Please continue to pray for us. We printed missionary address lists. The are vour missionaries in Africa.” Wilkinsons live at Casilla 975, Correo Thanksgiving Offering, Peru Gi.vdys, Ml'riki.. and Central, Montevideo, Uruguay, South B y ROBERT L. GRAY, P e ru Giorc.f. Henry Pori: America. Vow will be interested to know about the fine service we had this last Sun­ News Notes day, October 4, here in Lima. We had B y DON OWENS, K o r e a SERVICEMEN'S our regular Accion de Gracias (Thanks­ Brother Cornett is now the director of giving) offering and program. It was a the Bible Training School. Under his COMMISSION fine service with special music and choir leadership, the school is making splen­ numbers. I guess I appreciated it be­ did progress, with thirty-four students PAX » SKII ES* Director cause it was the first service I have been enrolled. The largest enrollment thus in for four weeks due to the hepatitis. far, with a greater income for operating MEET OUR CHAPLAINS T he offering is about S/. 4,000.00 soles, the school from tuitions! which we thought was good. T he Sun­ Under the leadership of our Brother day school attendance was 185. This is Kim Chong Soo, there have been six not a record for attendance or for spe­ new preaching points opened up this cial offerings. The offering amounts to year, bringing the total churches and about $150.00. However, when it is con­ preaching points to forty-seven. Wc are sidered that probably nobody makes averaging four new areas each year $4.00 a day and most receive from $2.00 during the ten years that we have been to $3.00 a day, it means quite a bit. I in Korea. It is a great field. feel some of the folks at home could take a lesson from our nationals. Many, Moving Missionaries I am sure, give two or three days' wages. Miss Phvllis Hartley, in Japan, has God is certainly blessing these fine moved to: P.O. Box 4, Yotsuknido. people. Imba Gun, Chiba Ken, Japan. Prescott Beals, Recovering Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Wynkoop have also moved to P.O. Box 4, Yotsukaido, Rev. Prescott Beals, retired Nazarenc Imba Gun, Chiba Ken, Japan. missionary, suffered a heart attack Sep­ Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Heap have re­ tember 30, and was in the hospital for turned to Santa Elena, Pcten, Guate­ two weeks. He made good progress, and Evereff D. Penrod mala, Central America. the doctor is most optimistic of a good A ir F o rce Rev. and Mrs. Ivan Lathrop have A native of Montpelier, Indiana, he recovery, with care. gone to Jordan for their first term of attended Pasadena College, from which His pastor reports that Brother Beals service. Address: P.O. Box 120, Jerusa­ he received A.B., Th.B., and M.A. de­ has a wonderful attitude about his ill­ lem, Jordan. grees. His membership is in Redlands, ness—his life is radiant; his testimony is Miss Bertha Parker has returned to California, where he and his wife, Walla, victorious. Brother Beals is most appre­ Swaziland. Her address is Box 14, Matt- maintain their home. ciative of the many cards, flowers, and zini, Swaziland, South Africa. Chaplain, I.t. Colonel, Everett D. Pen­ prayers of iiis friends. Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Rudeen have re­ rod entered the military chaplaincy in Thank You, U.S.A.! turned to Apartado 387, Rivas, Nicara­ February, 1943. I.ess than six months The Pope family want to express their gua, Central America. later he was on his way overseas. The deep appreciation to all the dear Naza- Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Wachtel have convoy was torpedoed a few miles from renes who have entertained us in their returned to Israel. T heir address is Gibraltar and forced to turn back three homes, and to our wonderful pastors P.O. Box 1070, Jerusalem, Israel. times before making it into the Medi­ who have not stinted in time or effort Dr. Evelyn Witthoff has returned to terranean Sea. Their first port was Oran, in taking us to our meetings and in Buldana, Buldana District, Maharashtra, then on to Bizerte, North Africa. making long journeys to save us the India. The next three months were rugged inconvenience of bus travel to get from Northern Rhodesia is now an inde­ days of many casualties; then came Sic­ one point to another, and to the loved pendent nation. It is called Zambia. ily. Chaplain Penrod was the first ones in Bethany, Oklahoma. To one T he address of Rev. and Mrs. Jay army air force chaplain to reach Italy and all, we say a very big “Thank you, Hun ton should be changed to P.O. Box and helped set up the advanced head­ and God bless you.” You dear ones have 181, Kitwe, Zambia, Central Africa. quarters for the newly formed Fifteenth made our stay in the U.S.A. a time of Miss Betty Lou Cummings is coming Air Force. wonderful blessing, and as we go back on furlough from Swaziland. Address: After V-Dav, he returned with his home to Africa, we are carrying with 532 E. Macon St., Carthage, Missouri original unit (only 42 percent of them us memories which will never fade. We 64836. left) to .Spokane, Washington, to train thank you from the bottom of our hearts Rev. and Mrs. Jack Riley have a new with his men for Pacific duty. He was for all that you have done for us, and address: Box 196, Boovsens, Johannes­ in a military hospital when the war you are sending us back wonderfully burg, Republic of South Africa, with Japan ended. Fie was stationed

12 (812) • HERALD OF HOLINESS suggested list. Realizing that many others in the 6 2nd Advent Sunday WORLDWIDE BIBLE READING armed forces might wish to maintain this kind of beg. Univ. Bible Week ...... Isaiah 40:1-11 spiritual bond, the Society in the following year de­ 7 ...... Isaiah 40:12-31 The annual observance of Worldwide Bible Read­ cided to make similar lists available on a broad g ...... Isaiah 52:7-15 ing—often described as the world's largest Bible scale. From these humble beginnings grew a move­ 9 ...... IsaicAh 53:1-12 reading class— will mark its twenty-first anniver­ ment in which tens of millions of persons, in th:s 10 ...... John 1:1-18 sary during the holiday season. The theme is "God's country and scores of other nations, now participate. 11 ...... John 15:1-11 Word for a New Age." In addition to the fourteen million free book­ 12 ...... John 15:18-27 "Never before has the world so needed the marks, pocket booklets containing the Christmas story 13 3rd Advent Sunday strength and peace of religious teachings as found are available. These selections from the Gospel of Univ. Bible Sunday ...... I John 1:1— 2:6 in the Bible," James Z. Nettinga, executive secre­ Luke are printed in the King James Version, the Re­ 14 I John 3:1-10 tary of the Society, stated. "O ur great challenge vised Standard Version, and, for the first time this 10 ...... I John 3:11-24 for the 'New Age' is to bring the Bible to the year, the New English Bible translation. Single 10 I John 4:7-21 'bewildered' emerging 011 the shores of civilization copies of the bookmark and the Christmas story 17 ...... Ephesians 3:1-21 at home and abroad." are available without charge by writing to the 13 ...... Ephesians 4:1-32 Cosponsored by more than fifty denominations American Bible Society, 450 Park Avenue, New 19 ...... I Corinthians 13:1-13 with a membership of over fifty-one million persons, York, N.Y. 10022. 20 4th Advent S u n d a y ...... Matthew 1:18-25 the Worldwide Bible Reading program invites Chris­ tians everywhere to join in a spiritual fellowship by W O RLD W ID E READ IN G of the reading the same preselected passage of the Bible G O D S WORD CHRISTMAS STORY ...... Luke 1:5-25 on the same day each year between Thanksgiving Day FOR A NEW AGE 21 and Christmas. NOVEMBER 22 ...... Luke 1:26*38 ...... Luke 1:39-80 "For many Christians, reading the Bible has been 26 Thanksgiving ...... Psalms 1 23 practiced infrequently in our hectic lives. Until we 27 Psalms 100:1-5 24 V ...... Luke 2:1-20 can make its teachings a part of our actions— there­ 28 ...... Psalms 103 25 Christmas ...... Matthew 2:1-12 by renewing courage, moral strength, and love for 29 1st Advent Sunday Hebrews 11:1-39 For the last six bays of the year, these passages are our fellow beings, we will miss the greatest oppor­ 30...... Psalms 19:1-14 recommended. tunity in history," Nettinga said. DECEMBER 26...... Luke 2:21-38 Twenty-two years ago, a lonely marine on Gua­ 1 James 1:19-27 27 Sunday ...... Cuke 2:39-52 ...... Matthew 5:1-16 dalcanal asked his family to agree to read with him 2 James 2:14-23 28 ...... ' ...... Matthew 6:1-15 the same passage of the Bible each day to keep alive 3 ...... I Peter 1:13-25 29 30 ...... Matthew 7:1-29 the family ties despite the separation of thousands 4 ...... Isaiah 6:1-10 :j \ ' ' ...... Ephesians 5:10-20 of miles. His mother turned to the Society for a 5 ...... Isaiah 11:1-9

at San Bernardino air base until 1918, tion to greater heights of liberty and aries to Guatemala, Rev. and Mrs. when he resigned to accept tire pastor­ freedom. Sometimes it has hurled itself Charles Childress and family. Cash and pledges amounted to over S2.300. Also ate in Redlands, California. His first against a nation, sometimes against a in the missionary convention a fine pastorate had been at the Hailwood godless philosophy, sometimes against a canned food shower and cash were given Church, Marysville, California, during personal sin. to the Childress family. college days. “From the ever-rcady propellant of a In an impressive ordination service After he had served three years as built-in dynamic of ‘Go and tell,’ tile the following received cider’s orders— pastor in Redlands, the Korean W ar message of truth and liberty and free­ Jimmie F.. Cummins, Comer R. Johnson, started and he was called back into uni­ dom, the missile has launched its nose jr., W. O. Ledbetter, and Jack Smith. form as a Reservist. He set up the Chap­ rones to the four corners of the globe In the pre-assembly conventions. Rev. Clarence M. Parker was reelected district lains’ Section at Mountain Home Air in the form of missions performed by N.Y.P.S. president, and Mrs. Charlotte Force Base, Idaho, and trained chaplains missionaries and ministers and dedicated Jones was reelected as the NT.M.S. and assistants for Psychological 'Warfare laymen. Its guidance system has gone president. Groups being shuttled to overseas areas. unerringly through time and distance. A spirit of optimism and evangelistic He and his wife spent a year on tiny Its tracking has been picked up in man’s fervor prevails on the entire district. Johnston Island in the middle of the history hooks and social studies. Its tar­ — D a v i d F. K r i c k , Reporter. Pacific Ocean. Upon returning to the get—sin, injustic, hatred, and greed; the states in 1953, they were stationed at aftermath of a successful launch—broth­ Nicaragua-Costa Rica District Oxnard Air Force Base, California. erhood, high standards of conduct and T he eighteenth missionary council Then he was sent to Norton Air Force economics, and a better environment for meeting of the Nicaragua-Costa Rica Base, California, as the Division Chap­ this generation and generations unborn.'’ District was held in September at the lain for the 27th Ail Division. EVF.RF.TT D. Pl NROn Bible Institute in San Jorge, Nicaragua. In 1958 they went to Elmcndorf Air Air Force Chaplain F.levcu missionaries enjoyed six days of fellowship and spiritual feasts, along Base, Anchorage, Alaska, and spent three with the business sessions, under the years there. In 19GI iic was sent to direction of Rev. C. Dean Galloway, Norton Air Force Base to become the DISTRICT ACTIVITIES council chairman and field superintend­ base chaplain at the newly forming ent. Missile Center, where he still serves. Southeast Oklahoma Institutional reports showed a good tear with evidence of God's blessing. OUR FIRST MISSILE District Assembly The Bible Institute commencement pro­ “The first missile erected at Norton The thirteenth annual assembly of vided two additional full-time pastors was not the thumb-shaped Thor outside Southeast Oklahoma District met at and a teacher for the day schools. The Gate 6 nor the slim Minutcman in front Shawnee. September 9 and 10, with Rev. central day school in Rivas had the larg­ of the Ballistic Systems Division. The Ralph Simpson as host pastor. est class to graduate in its history. The three nurses through two dispensaries first missile erected here was built in Dr. George Coulter, presiding general superintendent, made this assembly one and some mobile clinics ministered to 1942 on top of the Base Chapel in tfic of the greatest with his poise, humor, over ten thousand patients. shape of a long, slender, upright steeple. and challenging messages. Personal reports sounded notes of This missile-shaped spire is a symbol of District Superintendent Glen Jones, praise for v ictories won, and all reports the finger of God always pointing u p ­ serving on an extended call, gave a bespoke of hard work and dedication to ward, a constant reminder that God is good report, showing gains along all difficult tasks well done. still on the throne of His universe. lines. Members anti friends presented Committees made plans and set goals "Unlike other missiles, this missile Brother and Sister Jonts with a good for the new year, including a greater love offering. effort in evangelism, a new push toward has been launched countless times. 'The In a great missionary service on T ues­ self-support, anti cooperation with the Church has always launched itself firm­ day night the people responded to a quadrennial goals of the general church. ly against every evil that has reared its challenge to give an offering for a new We push forward for Cod under the ugly head to deter the march of civiliza­ G.M.C. truck for our outgoing mission­ capable leadership of Brother Galloway,

NOVEMBER 25, 1964 • (813) 13 has been revived, new families have concepts of Christian theology. been reached, and the pastor was given Paul talks about ungodliness, world­ a substantial increase in salary.—W i l ­ ly lusts, the washing of regeneration, l ia m W. R e s t r ic k , Pastor. the renewing of the Holy Ghost. He talks about the “the grace of God” and After pastoring First Church in Boul­ the “blessed hope,” and climaxes his der, Colorado, for four years, Rev. Doug­ beautiful treatise with these final-pui- las Clem has resigned and is now pas­ pose words: “T hat he might redeem us toring the Crestline Church in Spokane. from all iniquity, and purify unto him­ Washington, on the Northwest District. self a peculiar people, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:14) . Evangelist Bob Palmer writes: "I will All of the good things associated with be in Nebraska the latter part of No­ today’s lesson come from Christ, and vember and woidd like to fill a date, faith in Him becomes the gateway to November 21 to December G, on my eternal life. This life eternal is made way back to Ohio. Also I have Yomh possible, not by the things we do, blit Week open and some spring dates for by receiving and believing in the things 1965. Contact me, 494 E. Parry Street, Christ has done for us. Jesus himself Tiffin, Ohio.” gave us the definition of eternal life in Schedule *>1 It&lpas#. these words: “And this is life eternal, S a n g e r , C a l if o r n ia —First Church re­ that they might know thee the only 1 cently completed the best revival in its true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou fourteen-year history, with Rev. Fred hast sent” (John 17:3). BEACON R. Lester as the evangelist. Backsliders Holiness is clearly brought out in out BIBLE COAAMENTARY were reclaimed and new converts were golden text. We not only need the won, for which we give God praise. The justifying experience of the “washing ol Because of a regrettable delay Sunday following the close of the meet­ regeneration,” but we also need the in the preparation of Vol. II of ing brought in the largest amount “renewing of the Holy Ghost." Being the Beacon Bible Commentary, (lithe and offering) in the history of saved gives us the right to heaven, bul the church—§315, almost double the many inquiries have been re­ sanctification gives us the fitness for it amount for an average week.—D o y l e This letter Paul wrote to this youny ceived concerning the release S a n d e r s , Pastor. minister on a lonely island ought tc dates of this and succeeding make us appreciate the work done b) volumes in the series. Pastor John Lambert writes from our own pastors. Every member, youny Raton, New’ Mexico: “Recently we re­ Present projections are that and old, ought to try to encourage hit signed as pastor at Harmon, Oklahoma, pastor. There are many ways to do this Vol. II (The Historical Books) and have now taken up our duties We can all be faithful in attendance will be ready in the spring of here. We had a fine group of people Be present for all the services. Then tx 1965, w ith Vol. VII (John and at the Harmon church, and enjoyed willing to participate when called on our work with them. We have been Acts) to be released later in volunteer our help when we think wt well received by the people here, and can fit in. Invite someone to churd the spring. No further delays there is a nice new church building and bring him around to meet our min beyond this are anticipated. which is well equipped. If you have ister. We are deeply indebted to thi J. FRED PARKER friends here, write me and I'll be glad faithful minister who, week after week to contact them for the church." looks after the flock, and gives us such Book Editor good messages from time to time. Pastor Titus must have taken on new heart as he received this letter. We are "SHOW ERS of BIESSINO all faced with contributions we can make to the work of the church. In who was unanimously relected.—L e s p e r Program Set di heaven we will all probably be surprised H e f l i n , Reporter. at how much the little we did do was November 29—“Is History Repeating appreciated by the Lord, and the way THE LOCAL CHURCHES Itself?” by Russell V. DeLong He will reward us then will make us December 6—“Can a Person Be wonder why we did not do more. Moral and Not Be Religious?” b y C a n o n C it y , C o l o r a d o —The Lincoln Lesson material Is based on International Surah) R u sse ll V. D eL o n g School Lessons, the International Bible Lessons for Park Church is enjoying clays of vic­ December 13—“The Twig Is Bent,” Christian Teaching, copyrighted by the International tory. Rev. J. W. South and wife are Council of Religious Education, and is used b) its by Russell V. DeLong our fine pastors, and take an active permission. interest in all departments of the work. God’s blessings are upon the regular Announcements services with seekers praying through BORN — to Rev. and Mrs. Hoyt C. Cargal of Wapello, to become happy finders. We give God Iowa, a daughter, Cynthia Juiianne, on October 4. praise.—I . C. D u n b a r , Reporter. THE BiBLE I.ESSO j — to W illard and Dyris (Knight) Brinkman of Nashville, Tennessee, a son, Gregory Wayne, on W a r r e n , O h i o —Recently, after weeks Bij NELSON G. MIN- September 14. of special prayer meetings, the Mor- gandale Church was blessed with a gra­ — to Rodney and Lorraine (Statley) Bowen of Topic for November 29: Denver, Colorado, a son, Todd Adam, on August 28. cious revival under the ministry of Evangelist Ernest I). Smith. Many said The Gospel of God’s Grace — to Donald and Ellen (McUne) Erickson of it was the greatest in the history of the Sc r ip t u r e : Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-14; 3:4-8 Torrance, California, a son, Darin Kent, on August 28. church. Brother Smith preached the (Printed: same) SPECIAL PRAYER IS REQUESTED Word faithfully, and God gave seekers G o l d e n T e x t : N ot by works of right­ for Mrs. M iller, wife of Evangelist W. F. Miller, in every service but one. During the eousness which we have done, but ac­ suffering from a heart attack; by a Nazarene lady in California that God may day Brother Smith called with the pas­ cording to his mercy he saved us, by undertake for a serious nervous condition which tor. He endeared himself to the people the washing of regeneration, and renew­ causes much discomfort; also for the salvation of with his humble spirit. On the closing ing of the Holy Ghost (Titus 3:5) . her husband, a teen-age son, and a son-in-law; by a Christian brother in Washington that we Sunday morning six young children This is a beautiful letter Paul is as Christians may pray earnestly for our nation; were dedicated, a young mother was writing to Titus, pastor of the church by a reader In California for her mother, who baptized, and a class of new adult mem­ on the island of Crete. The background requests special prayer for a physical condition; also for a son who is backslidden to come back to bers was received into the church by reading for this lesson presents in a God; and that His w ill may be worked Qtft in profession of faith. T he entire church brief way just about all the principal both of their lives.

14 (814) • HERALD OF HOLINESS Directories Carpenter, R. W . I l l N. 5th, Lamar, Colo.: Dixon, George and Charlotte. Evangelist and Sing­ Brighton, Colo., Dec. 2-13 GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS ers, 33 Clark St., Patchogue, N.Y. Office: 6401 The Paseo Carter, E. L. Bluford, III. Dobbins, C. H. Yoder, Ind. Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Casey, H. A. and Helen. Preacher and Singers, Duncan, W . Ray. Waverly, Ohio Dunham, L. J . 512 W . Cruger, Eureka, III. 61530: HARDY C. PO W ERS c/o N PH *: Arkadelphia, Ark., Dec. 2-13 Louisville, Ky. (Valley), Dec. 2-13 G. B. W IL LIA M S O N Casto, Clyde C. 4121 Dayton St., Sacramento, SAMUEL YOUNG Calif.: Vacaville, Calif., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 • Dunmire, Ralph and Joann. Singers and Musi­ HUGH C. B EN N E R cians, 202 Garwood Dr., Nashville 11, Tenn.: Caudill, Virgil R. Route 3, Troy Rd., Springfield, Rockford, III. (Hoi. Conv.), Dec. 2-6; Jackson, V. H. L E W IS Ohio GEORGE COULTER Miss. (Skyway Hills), Dec. 7-13; Miss. Dist. Chalfant, Morris. 1420 Oak Ave., Danville, III.: (H.M . Tour), Dec. 14-20 Fort Madison, Iowa (1st), Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Dunn, T. P. 318 E. Seventh St., Hastings, Neb. Davenport, Iowa (1st), Dec. 7-13 Eastman, H. T. and Verla May. Preacher and Clark, Gene. 104 Waddell St., Findlay, Ohio: Singers, 2005 East 11th, Pueblo, Colo.: Larned, Middleport, Ohio, Dec. 3-13; Wellington, Ohio, Kans., Nov. 29— Dec. 6 Dec. 15-20 Edwards, E. H. c/o Rev. Don L. Farrand, 2920 Emerson St., Palo Alto, Calif.: Gladstone, Ore., Cochran, Richard H. 102 Cora, Dexter, Mo. Nov. 24— Dec. 6 Cole, George 0. 413 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring, Ohio: Edwards, L. T. 1132 Ash St., Cottage Grove, Martin's Ferry, Ohio, Nov. 29—-Dec. 6 Ore.: Belle, W .Va., Dec. 6-13 Condon, Robert, c/o NPH* • Elliott, Keith and Leanna. Singers and Musi­ Cook, Charles T. 521 N. Plum St., Albany, Ind. cians, 6726 S. Washington, Lansing, Mich. Cook, Leon G. and Marie. Evangelist and Singers, Emrick, C. Ross and Dorothy. Evangelist and Musi­ Box 64, Newport, Ky.: Trinity, Ohio (Coopers- cian, 3012 Niccolet PI., Bay City, Mich. dale), Nov. 26— Dec. 6 Emsley, Robert. Bible Expositor, c/o N PH *: A la­ Cooper, Marvin S. 1514 N. Wakefield St., Arling­ mogordo, N.M., Nov. 25— Dec. 2; Belle, W.Va., ton 7, Va. Dec. 6-13 Corbett, C. T. P.O. Box 215, Kankakee, III.: Ensey, Lee H. 2094 " F " St., San Bernardino, Kokomo, Ind. (Bonaire), Dec. 2-13 Calif.: San Diego, Calif. (Pacific Beach), Dec. Cox, C. B. 1322 N. First Ave., Upland, Calif. 2-13 Albright, J. C. 24 Pleasant St., Oak Side Trailer Cox, Curtis B. Aultz Trailer Court, Rt. 5, Box Erickson, A. Wm. (Billy). 33 Hospital Dr., Virginia Park, Zephyrhills, Fla. 33599 510F, Charleston, W .V a.: East Bank, W .Va. Beach, Va.: Craigsville, Va., Nov. 30— Dec. 6 Allen, Arthur L. 51 E. Main St., Yarmouth, Me. (Lizemore), Nov. 25— Dec. 6; Cabin Creek, W .Va., Estep, Aiva 0. and Gladys. Preacher and Singers, 04096: Anson, Me., Dec. 2-6 Dec. 7-13 Box 7, Losantville, Ind.: Yreka, Calif. (1st), Allen, Jimmie (J. A.), c/o NPH*: WaKeeney, Crabtree, J. C. 1506 Amherst Rd., Springfield, Dec. 2-13; Dayton, Ky. (1st), Dec. 30— Jan. 10 Kans., Dec. 3-13 Ohio Esterline, John W . P.O. Box 668, Reedley, Calif. •Ashby, Kenneth and Geneva. 6249 Hardegan Rd., Crandall, V. E. and Mrs. Indian Lake Nazarene Eudaley, 0. W . 603 S. Second, Marlow, Okla. Indianapolis, Ind. Camp, R.R. 2, Vicksburg, Mich.: Velva, N.D., • Fagan, Harry, and W ife. Singers and Musicians, Aycock, Jarrette and Dell. Preacher and Singer, Nov. 27— Dec. 6 R.D. 1, Box 93, Carmichaels, Pa. 15320 c/o NPH*: Grand Prairie, Tex., Nov. 2 7 - Cravens, Rupert. 823 N. Kramer Ave., Lawrence - Felter, Harry J., and W ife. Box 87, Leesburg, N .J. Dec. 6 burg, Tenn. Ferguson, Edward and Alma. Route 2, Vicksburg, • Bailey, Clarence and Thelma. Song Evangelists, Crider, Marcellus and Mary. Evangelist and Sing­ Mich.: West Grove, Pa., Nov. 26— Dec. 6 1197 W. Arch St., Portland, Ind. ers, Route 3, Shelbyvi Me, Ind.: Boonville, Ind., Files, Gloria; and Adams, Dorothy. Evangelist and Barton, Grant M. 301 Lincoln Ave., Bedford, Ind.: Nov. 26— Dec. 6; Austin, Ind. (P il. Hoi.), Dec. Singers, 2031 Freeman Ave., Belimore, N.Y.: Palmyra, Ind., Nov. 25—-Dec. 6 7-13 Pawtucket, R.I., Nov. 27— Dec. 6 Battin, Buford. 3015 47th St., Lubbock, Tex. Dale, R. L. 802 Upper 11th St., Vincennes, Ind. Finger, Joseph. 6515 Calypso Drive, Orlando, Fla. 79413: Portales, N.M., Dec. 2-13 Darnell, H. E. P.O. Box 929, Vivian, La.: Stow, Finger, Maurice and Naomi. 122 Charlotte Rd., Beaty, B. K. 705 Cheney, Taylorville, III. Ohio, Nov. 26— Dec. 6; Birmingham, Ala., Dec. Lincolnton, N.C. Bebout, R. E. 3061 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, 10-20 Finkbeiner, A. J . c/o N PH *: In Germany Calif. 93401 Darnell, Leo and Pauline. 1524 Laurel Dr., Co­ Firestone, Orville. 736 E. 43rd St. North, Tulsa 6, Bender Evangelistic Party, James U. P.O. Box lumbus, Ind.: Newbern, Ind., Nov. 26— Dec. 6; Okla.: Wellington, Kans., Nov. 27— Dec. 6 8635, Tampa 4, Fla.: Bedford, Ind., Dec. 30— Farmington, Mo., Dec. 10-20; Ridge Farm, III., Fisher, C. Wm. c/o N PH *: Norman, Okla., Nov. Jan. 10 Dec. 3 i— Jan. 10 25— Dec. 6; Amarillo, Tex. (1st), Dec. 7-13 Bennett, R. Lee. 339 N. Second St., Sccttsburg, Davis, C. W . and Florence. 1337 Hillcrest, Colo­ Fisher, Richard L. 4591'z S. Third St., Frankfort, Ind. rado Springs, Cofo. Ind. 46041 Bertotets, The Musical (Fred and Grace). 1349 Davis, Ray. c/o N PH *: Chariton, Iowa, Dec. 6-13 Fitch, James S. 2610 Sheridan Dr., Norwood, Perkiomen Ave., Reading, Pa.: Salisbury, Md., DeLong, Russell V. 19236 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks, Ohio 45212 Dec. 2-6 Fla. Fleshman, C. E. 139 S. Park Ave., Cape Girardeau, Bettcher, Roy A. 3212 Fourth Ave., Chattanooga, • Dennis, Darrell and Betty. Song Evangelists and Mo. 63701: Bernie, Mo., Nov. 29— Dec. 6; Tenn. Musicians, c/o NPH*: Astoria, III., Nov. 25— Potosi, Mo., Dec. 9-20; Washington, III. (Sunny- • Bierce, Jack. Song Evangelist, c/o NPH*: Paris, Dec. 6 land), Dec. 31— Jan. 10 III. (Trinity Meth.), Nov. 30— Dec. 6 Dennis, Garnald D. c/o N PH *: Wauchuia, Fla., Florence, Ernest E. 202 E. Pine St., Robinson, III. Bishop, G. Preston. 1542 Picardy Circle, Clear­ Dec. 4-13; Connersville, Ind. (Virginia Ave.), Ford, James and Ruth. Preacher, Singer, and Chil­ water, Fla.: Indianapolis, Ind. (1st Wes. Meth.), Dec. 16— Jan. 3 dren's Worker, c/o Homer N. Shaw, R.R. 8, Dec. 2-13 Dennis, Laston and Ruth. Evangelist and Singer, Box 677, Indianapolis 31, Ind. Bishop, Joe. 1515 S. Jensen, El Reno, Okla. c/o N PH *: Kendallville, Ind., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Fowler Family Evangelistic Party, The Thomas. Blythe, Ellis G. c/o NPH*: Miami, Fla. (1st), Dickerson, Harry W . 1200 W . Eight M ile Rd.; Preacher and Musicians, c/o N PH *: Union Gap, Dec. 1-6 Ferndale, Mich. 48220 Wash., Dec. 4-13 Boggs, W. E. c/o N PH *: Roxana, III. (1st), Nov. Fox, Stewart P. and Ruth G. Evangelist and Sing­ 30— Dec. 6; Chicago, III. (M t. Greenwood), Dec. ers, R.D. 2, Box 221, Leesburg, Va. 7-13 French, W . L. Route 1. Emmett, Ark.: Hobb;, • Bohi, James. Singer, 307 S. Pine, Bloomfield, N.M.. Nov. 29— Dec. 6; Hull, III., Dec. 7-13; Iowa: Shelbyvilie, Ind., Dec. 1-6; Newport, Ky. Nebo, III., Dec. 14-20 (1st), Dec. 8-13; Olathe, Kans., Dec. 14-20 NOTICE Frodge, Harold C. 201 N-o, Marshall, III.: Arenz- Bowman, Russell. 129 Tibet Rd., Columbus, Ohio: ville, II!., Dec. 2-13; Ponchatoula, La. (Bible Georgetown, Ohio, Nov. 27— Dec. 6 to Church Treasurers Hoi.), Dec. 15-20 Bradley, Ernest R. 20 17th St., Lowell, Mass. Fugett, C. B. 4311 Blackburn Ave., Ashland, Ky.: Brand, Willis H., and W ife. Evangelist and Musi­ Jackson, Ga. (1st), Dec. 6-13 cians, P.O. Box 332, Fort Wayne, Ind.: Dale- Gamble, Albert L. 808 5th St., Puyallup, Wash.: ville, Ind. (1st E.U .B.), Dec. 3-13 Cody, Wyo., Dec. 2-13 Brannon, George. 4105 N. Wheeler, Bethany, Okla. Geeding, W . W . and W ilm a. Preachers and Chalk Bridgwater, R. E. and Dorothy. 116 Wolfe Ave., Artist, Fletcher, Mo.: Barnesville, Ga. (1st), Colorado Springs, Colo. Nov. 26— Dec. 6 • Brown, Curtis R. Song Evangelist, 8731 South Gibson, Charles A. 192 Olivet St., Bourbonnais, III. Beverly Ave., Chicago, III. 60620: Ottumwa, • Gillespie, Sherman and Elsie. Song Evangelists, Iowa (1st), Nov. 27— Dec. 6; Tuscon, Ariz. 1614 N. Rector, Muncie, Ind. (1st), Dec. 9-20 Gilliam, Harold P. Box 25, Juliaetta, Ida.: Rufus, Brown, J. Russell, c/oNPH *: Kuna, Ida., Dec. Ore., Nov. 29— Dec. 6 3-13; Ida.-Ore. Dist., Dec. 31— Jan. 10 Gilmour, A. Alan, 921 N. Main St., Jamestown, Brown, W. Lawson. Box 785, Bethany. Okla.: N.Y. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 29— Dec. 6; B-uinerd, Glaze, Harold. 2015 Orange St., North Little Minn., Dec. 10-20 Have you sent your Rock, Ark. Brunner, R. M. 1226 East 14th St., Mj-shfield, • Glorylanders Quartet, c/o Frank A. Cox, Route 2, Wis. 54449: Manston, W is., Nov. 2 9 — Dec. 6; THANKSGIVING Wilmington, Ohio: Pomeroy, Ohio, Dec. 4-6 and Sheboygan, Wis., Dec. 13-20 OFFERING Dec. 12-13; Milford, Ohio, Dec. 27 Burnem, Eddie and Ann. Box 1007, Ashland, Ky : • Godfrey, Laura M. Singer, 797 N. Wilson, Pasa­ Coshocton, Ohio, Dec. 2-13; Orlando, Fla., Dec. to the dena 6, Calif. 30—Jan. 10 Gould, Arthur and Margaret. Evangelist and Sing­ •Callihan, Jim and Evelyn. Singers and Musi­ General Treasurer? ers, c/o N PH *: Vista, Calif. (1st), Dec. 6-13 cians, 2752 Old Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, • Green, James and Rosemary. Singers and Musi­ Chio M a il to: cians, P.O. Box 227, Canton, III.: Toronto, Ont. Campbell, David Carson. Box 177, Redkey, Ind. DR. JOHN STOCKTON (S t. Clair), Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Esther, Mo. (1st), *•7373 Dec. 7-13; Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 27— Jan. 3 Cantwell, Luther. 1614 E. Hanna Ave., Indian­ 6401 The Paseo Griffin, Clarence A. c/o NPH* apolis, Ind. Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Grim, Alden D. 6509 N.W . 58th St., Oklahoma Cargill, A. L. and Myrta. 838 W . Kiowa, Colo­ City, Okla. rado Springs, Colo. Guy, Marion 0. Route 5, Muskogee, Okla. •Carmickle, James and Juanita. Singers and Mu­ Haden, Charles E. P.O. Box 245, Sacramento, K j.: sicians, c/o NPH* Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Dec. 2-13 • Indicates Singers. ’ Nazarene Publishing House, Box 527, Kansas City, Mo. 64141. NOVEMBER 25, 1961 • (815) 15 Hall, Orville and Nan. Evangelist and Singers, Livingston, James H. Box 142, Potomac, Hi. Pattan, Martin L. 6733 Lakeside Dr., Fort Won c/o N PH* Lyons, James H. University Heights, R.R. 1, Box Tex. Hamilton, Jack and W ilm a. 532 W . Cherokee, 1311, DeKalb, 111. 60115 • Paul, Charles L. Song Evangelist, Route 5,^ Springfield, Mo.: Lakewood, Ohio, Nov. 27— MacAllen, L. J . and Mary. Artist-Evangelist, 119 Cookeville, Tenn.: Indianapolis, Ind. (Speedway),*, Dec. 6; Galion, Ohio ( 1st), Dec. 7-13 Rambler Ave., Elyria, Ohio: Grafton, Ohio Dec. 28— Jan . 3 Harding, Mrs. Maridel. 803 N. Briggs, Hastings, (N. Eaton), Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Phillips, W . D. 5924 Barbanna Lane, Dayton, Neb. Mansfield, Howard. 1110 N. 6th St., Boise, Ida. Ohio 45415: Flint, Mich., Nov. 30— Dec. Harrison, J . Marvin. Box 23254, San Antonio, 83702: Marsing, Ida., Dec. 6-13 Flint, Mich. (Wes. Meth.), Dec. 7-13 Tex. 78223 Martin, Paul, c/o NPH*: Beaverton, Ore. (1M), Pickering Musicalaires, The. Evangelist and Musi­ Harrold, John W. 409 14th St., Rochelle, III.: Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Tucson, Ariz. (1st), Dec. 9-20; cians, 41st and Linden Sts., Allentown, Pa.: Payne, Ohio, Dec. 2-13 Stockton, Calif. (Fremont), Dec. 27— Jan. 3 New Cumberland, Pa., Nov. 29— Dec. 6; Smyrna, Hart, H. J . 310 E. Bank St., Iowa Park, Tex. Martin, Vern. Rt. 1, Box 118, Caldwell, Ida. Dei., Dec. 12-13 Haselwood, C. C. Route 3, Greensburg, Ky.: May, Vernon D. and Mrs; c/o N PH * Pierce, Boyce and Catherine. Evangelist and Sirvj* Worthington, Ind., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Mayfield, Paul and Helen, c/o NPH * ers, 505 W . Columbia Ave., Danville, III.: E. St Hayes, Thomas, c/o N PH* Mayo, Clifford. 516 Madison, Lubbock, Tex. 79403: Louis, III. (State S t.), Nov. 27— Dec. 6 Heriford, Russell W . Rt. 1, Inola, Okla.: Black- New Albany, Ind. (18th St. Mission), Nov. 2 6 - Pittenger, Twyla. Shelby, Ohio falds, Alta., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Pipkin, Sylvia M. P.O. Box 322, Killbuck, Ohio Hess, Weaver W . 19614 69th PI. W ., Apt. 2, • McCoy, Norman E. Song Evangelist, 1318 Fust Plummer, Chester D. 515 N. Chester Ave., In­ Lynnwood, Wash. 98036 28th, Anderson, Ind. dianapolis, Ind.: Piainville, Kans., Dec. 2*13; Hicks, A. M. 10209 Cliff Circle, Tampa, Fla. McCullough, Forrest, c/o N PH *: Bethany, Okla. Clayton, Ind., Dec. 30— Jan. 10 33612: Florida Dist., Dec. 6-13; Tampa, Fla., (M ay Ave.), Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Moore, Okla., Potter, Lyle and Lois. Sunday School Evangelists, Dec. 31— Jan. 10 Dec. 7-13; Steele, Ala., Dec. 15-20; Indian­ c ; o N PH *: Compton, Calif. (1st), Dec. 14; Higgins, Charles A. 1402 Boutz Rd., Las Cruces, apolis. Ind. (Speedway), Dec. 27— Jan. 3 S .W . Mex. Dist. Tour, Dec. 8-11 N.M. McDowell, Doris M. 948 Fifth St., Apt. J, S mt i Potts, Troy C. 1017 S. Main St., Monahans, T«l Hodge, W . M. Science Hill, Ky. Monica, Calif. 79756 Hodgson, R. E. c/o N PH *: Childress, Tex., Dec. McKinney, Evelyn M. 4483 S . Cedar Oak Dr., Powell, Curtice LeRoy, Route 2, Newark, Ohio 1-6; Wheeler, Tex., Dec. 9-20 Lake Oswego, Ore. Prentice, Car! and Ethel. Evangelist and Chil­ Hoeckle, Wesley W . P.O. Box 3338, Corpus Chrlsti, McMillan, Wilsie L. 140 Walnut St., Circloviile, dren's Worker, 6900 N.W. 43rd St., Bethany, Tex. Ohio . Okla.: Rouston, La., Dec. 3-13 Holtzclaw, Paul M. 306 S. Jefferson, Robinson, III. McNaught, J . Austin. Rt. 2, Box 501, Clackamas, Prou'e, W illard G. 3 8ay St., R.D. 4, Me* Hoot Evangelistic Party (G. W . and Pearl). Evan­ Ore. ohanicsburg, Pa. gelist and Musicians, Box 745, Winona Lake, Ind. • McNutt, Paul W. Song Evangelist, c/o NPH*: Pullum, Oscar L. 1601 Monroe Ave., Evansville, Hoot, W. W . Rt. 9, Box 2 7, Morgantown, W .Va. Marshall, Tex., Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Mexico, Mo., Ind. Hoots, Bob. Columbia, Ky.: Newport, Ky. (1st), Dec. 7-13; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Dec. 21-27; Ptnkliiser, H.G. 308 E. Hadley, Aurora, Mo.: Dec. 6-13 Chattanooga, Tenn. (Hoi. Conv.), Dec. 29 Jan. 3 Rogers, Ark. (1st), Nov. 27— Dec. 6 • Hostetler, Robert L. Song Evangelist, 1017 E. McWhirter, G. Stuart. 202 Stewart St., Cordova, • Qualls, Paul M. Song Evangelist, 5441 lake Firmin, Kokomo, Ind. A la.: Homestead, Fla., Nov. 30— Dec. 6; West Jessamine Dr., Orlando, Fla.: Coulterville, III., Howard, A. S. and Mrs. 4108 Ann Arbor, Okla­ Palm Beach, Fla., Dec. 7-13 ( 1st Meth.), Dec. 1-6; Lafayette, Ga. (1st), homa City 22, Okla. Meadows, Naomi; and Reasoner, Eleanor. Preacn- Dec. 7-13 Hubartt, Leonard G. 615 Whitelock St., Hunting­ ers and Singers, Box 312, Chrisman, III. 61924: Quinn, L. W . Sunday School Evangelist, 3702 ton, Ind.: Ft. Wayne, Ind. (Elmhurst), Dec. 6-13 Mansfield, Ohio (City Rescue Mission), Nov. 2/— Manchester, Colorado Springs, Colo. Humble, James W . c/o N PH " Dec. 6 Rahrar, H. J . R.R. 1, Box 292A, Camby, Ind. Hutchinson, C. Neal. 2335 Stonehenge Rd., Beth­ Meighen, J. M., and Family. Preacher and Musi­ Rains, Harold L. Box 299, Caddo, Okla. lehem, Pa. 18018 cians, 2122 Goshen Pike, Milford, Ohio Raker, W . C. and Mary. Evangelist and Singers, Ide, Glen, Jr ., Evangelistic Party. R-R. 2, Vicks­ • Meredith, Dwight and Norma Je a n . Song Evan­ Box 106, Lewistown, III.: Carlinville, III., Dec. burg, Mich.: Manistee, Mich., Dec. 1-16; Lans­ gelists and Musicians, c/o N PH *: W ichita, 7-13; W alnut, III., Dec. 14-20; Amarillo, Tat. ing, Mich. (Zion), Dec. 31-— Jan. 10 Kans. (Rolling Hills), Dec. 3-13; Texhoma, Okla., (North Beacon), Dec. 31— Jan. 3 Ingland, W ilm a Jean. 322 Meadow Ave., Charleroi, Dec. 14-20 Rees, Orville W . 5440 Rosslyn Ave., Indianapolis, Pa.: Woodstock, Ont., Nov. 26— Dec. 6 Meyer, Virgil G. 3112 W illow Oak Dr., Ft. Ind. 46220 Irick, Mrs. Emma. P.O. Box 906, Lufkin, Tex.: Wayne, Ind.: Warren, Ind., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 • Richards, Larry and Phyllis (Coulter). Singers Kansas City, Mo. (Naz. Theol. Sem.), Dec. 1-4 Mickey, Bob and Ida Mae. Evangelist and Singer, and Musicians, 1430 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis, Irwin, James S. Fulling Mill Rd., Villas, N.J. 309 Cimarron Ave., La Junta, Colo.: La Junta, Ind. .. Isenberg, Don. Chalk Artist-Evangelist, 240 E. Colo., Dec. 2-13 Robison, Robert, and W ife. Evangelist and Singers, Grand St., Bourbonnais, 111.: Owen Sound, Ont., Miller, Leila Dell, c/o Trevecca Nazarene College, Heaters, W .Va. Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Nashville 10, Tenn.: Alva, Okla., Dec. 3-13 Roddy, Frank. 1648 Horlacher, Dayton, Ohio • Jantz, Calvin and Marjorie, and Carolyn. Singers Miller, Nettie A. c/o Trevecca Nazarene College, 45420: Rudolph, Ohio, Nov. 25— Dec. 6 and Musicians, c/o N PH >;': Dixon, III., Nov. 30 Nashville 10, Tenn.: Groves, Tex., Dec. 2-13 Rodgers, Clyde B. 505 Lester Ave., Nashville 10, Dec. 6; Dwight, III., Dec. 7-13; Dacoma, Okla. • M iller, Mrs. Ruth E. Song Evangelist, 111 West Tenn. , _ . (P i!. Hoi.), Dec. 14-20; Falls City, Nebr., Dec. 46th St., Green Tree Acres, Reading, Pa. Rodgers, J . A. (Jim m y), 695 N. Market St., East 28— Jan. 3 Miller, W. F. 521 Victoria Ave., Williamstovvn, Palestine, Ohio Jaymes, Richard W . 321 E. High Ave., Belle- W .V a.: Estiil, S.C., Dec. 2-15; Lake Wales, Roedel, Bernice L. 423 E. Maple St., Boonville, fontaine, Ohio Fla., Dec. 29— Jan. 11 Ind.: Des Arc, Mo., Nov. 22— Dec. 13 Johnson, A. G. c/o N PH* Millhuff, Charles, c/o N PH *: Kansas City, Mo. Rose, W . W . 200 Phifer St., Monroe, N.C. 28110: Johnston, Lester. 11510 S. Union, Chicago 23, (Trinity), Nov. 29— Dec. 6; Lansing, Mich. (Cen­ Palatka, Fla., Dec. 2-13 III.: B ritt, Iowa, Dec. 3-13 tral), Dec. 7-13; Olathe, Kans., Dec. 14-20 Rothwell, Mel-Thomas. 4701 N. Donald, Bethany, Jones, A. K. 315 Harmon Ave., Danville, III. Mingledorff, 0. C. R.F.D . 3, Douglas, Ga. 31533 Okla. Jones, Claude W . R.F.D. 3, Box 42, Bel Air, Md.: • Mitchells, The Musical (Lloyd and Addle). Song Rust, Everett F. 420 Sherman, Alva, Okla. Haverhill, Mass., Dec. 1-6 Evangelists and Musicians, R.D. 1, Summerville, Schoonover, Modie. 1508 Glenview, Adrian, Mich.: Keel, Charles. 1329 Brooke Ave., Cincinnati 30, Pa. Linden, Mich. (Argentine), Nov. 29— Dec. 6 Ohio Monck, Jim and Sharon. Evangelist, Singe s, Mu­ Schriber, George R. and Mrs. 5949 Forestdale, Kelly, Arthur E. 511 Dogwood., Columbia, S.C. sicians, c/o Olivet Nazarene College, Box 351, Glendora, Calif. Kerr, Edith. Blountsville, Ind. Kankakee, III.: Racine, Wis. (Taylor), Dee. 5 • Schultz, W alter C. Song Evangelist, 707 South Knight, George M. 118 Hughes Ave., Oi I dale, Calif. Buchanan, Mich., Dec. 26-27 Chipman, Owosso, Mich. Kruse, Carl H., and W ife. Evangelist and Singer, Moore, Franklin M. Box 302, Castle Rock, Coin. fjciscoe, Ora W . 731 West Howe, Bloomington, 4503 N. Redmond, Bethany, Okla.: W illow Morgan, J . Herbert and Pansy S. Evangelists and Ind. Springs, Mo., Nov. 2 5 - -Dec. 6; Cozad, Neb., Singers, 319 Franklin St., Danville, III. 6184) Scott, Carmen A. I l l E. Curtis St., P.O. Bo) Dec. 30— Jan. 10 Moulton, M. Kimber. c/o N PH *: Colfax, Wash.., 455, Stryker, Ohio Land, Herbert. General Delivery, Little Rock, Ark. Dec. 2-13 Sears, L. Wayne, c/o N PH *: Mt. Vernon, Ind. Langford, J. V. 701 N. First, Henryetta, Okla.: Mounts, Dewey and Wavolene. Evangelists and Dec. 7-13 Kenmore, N.D., Dec. 1-6; Ray, N.D., Dec. 7-16 Singers, P.O. Box 52, Worth, III. Shackelford, H. W . and Mrs. 614 W. Market St. Lanier, John H. Poplar St., Junction City, Ohio: Murphy, B. W . 2952 Fourth Ave., Huntington 2, Washington C.H., Ohio: Pomeroy, Ohio (1st) Dunkirk, Ind., Nov. 25— Dec. 6; Boonsboro, Md., W .Va. Dec. 3-13 Dec. 9-20 Myers, David. Route 1, Box 108-A, Logan, Ohio • Sharp, Albert and Acena. 8926 Arlington Ave. Law, Dick and Lucille. Preachers and Singers, 43138 Riverside, Calif. c/o N PH *: Coffeyvllle, Kans. (Central), Dec. Neff, Nettie. Box 6, Manteca, Calif. 2-13; Kurtz, Ind., Dec. 30— 'Jan. 10 Nelson, Charles Ed. and Normadene. Evangelist Sharpies, J . J . , and W ife. Evangelist and Singers • Laxson, W ally and Ginger (Sm ith). Route 3, and Singers, P.O. Box 241, Rogers, Ark. 41 James Ave., Yorkton, Sask., Can. Athens, Ala. Messcth-Hopscn Party, c/o N PH *: Tawas Coy, Lh-'n. Albert J . c 'o N PH *: Brookvllle, Ohio Loichty Quartet, The (Elvin, Marge, Dianne, and Mich., Nov. 27— Dec. 6 Dec. 2-13 No hand, Peine. 191 Sierra Madrc Blvd., Siem Don). Evangelist and Singers, c/o NPH* Showalter, Keith. Route 1, Selma, Mich. Leih, John. 40936 Mayberry, Hemet, Calif.: Madrc, Calif. Sisk. Ivan. 432 7 Morage Ave., San Diego 17 Saugus, Calif. (Forest Park), Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Norris, Roy and Lilly Anne. Evangelist and Singers, Calif.: OroviMe, Calif., Nov. 29— Dec. 6; High Leonard, James C. Box 12, Marion, Ohio: Roek- c/o N PH *: Byesville, Ohio, Dec. 3 1 ?; Berea, land, Calif., Dec. 7-13 ford, Ohio, Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Ohio, Dec. 31-—Jan. 10 • Slack, D. F. Song Evangelist, Route 2, Vevay Norton, Joe. Box 143, Hamlin, Trx.: Am.n ilia, Lester, Fred R. 1136 fast Grand Blvd., Coruna Ind. Calif. Tex. (Hamlet), Dec. 3-2 3 Sinter, Glenn. 320 S. 2 2nd St., Independent Leverett Brothers. Preacher and Singers, Route 4, Oakley, Jesse and Mrs. Box 468, St. Cloud, I la. Kans.: Independence, Kans. (Batton Friends) Lamar, Mo. Osborne, 0. L. 619 E. Tenn. St., Evansville, Ind. Nov. 22— Dec. 6 Lewis, Ellis. 3804 Redmond, Bethany, Okla.: Ot­ Owens, G. Frederick. 820 Manitcu Blvd., Colorado S hater, Hugh L. c/o N PH *: Charleston, III. tumwa, la., Nov. 27— Dec. 6 Springs, Colo. Nov. 26— Dec. 6; Tennille, Ga. (1st), Dec. 7-1 Lewis, Ralph L. c/o Asbury Theological Scrnmary, Palmer, "B o b ." 102 Melmcre, Tiffin, Ohio: Cl d \ Smith, B illy and Helen. Evangelist and Singer; Wilmore, Ky. Ohio, Nov. 24— Dec. 6 816 McKinley Ave., Cambridge, Ohio Liddell, P. L. c/o NPH* Parrott, A. L. 403 S. Main, Bourbonnais, III.: Smith, Charles Hastings. P.O. Box 778, Bartles Lineman, Hazel Fraley, 10 S. Third St., Bradford, Wichita, Kans. (Indian Hills), Dec. 2-13 ville, Okla.: Huntsville, Ala. (1st), Nov. 26- Pa. Passmore Evangelistic Party, The A. A. Evan­ OeC. 6 Lipker, Charles H. Route 1, Aivada, Ohio: Utica, gelist and Singers, c/o N PH *: Ridgevillc, in

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Del., Nashville, Ind.: Mooresville, Ind., Will you please tell me where in the Bible we find denominations men­ Nov. 25— Dec. 6; Colon, Mich. (Church of God), tioned? Dec. 9-20 Stevens, Ken. 3401 E. Meyer, Kansas City. M .. Nowhere. Denominations come from and ethics to the whole of Scripture— Stewart, Paul J. P.O. Box 800, Jasper AC a large variety of sources; historical not just to some part. Rock Hill, S.C., Nov. 30--Dec, fc Strack, W. J. Box 112, Jefferson, Ohio m o v e m e n ts, theological differences, And in Dr. P. F. Bresec’s words, we Strahm, Loran. 732 Kingston Ave., Grov' C.ty, stress upon certain ceremonies or ordi­ should recognize kinship with every Ohio 43123 Sturtevant, I . R. 652 2nd Ave. E., Twir raliv nances, forms of church government, the Blood-bought, Blood-washed soul in the Ida. influence of strong leaders, and the drift universe. Our fathers used to para­ Swarth, D. and Helen. Evangelists and M usicivis 1207 Dominion Ave., Pasadena, Calif. 91104: of “parent" denominations from the es­ phrase Peter: "Of a truth I perceive Yucaipa, Calif., Nov. 29— Dec. 6 sentials of the faith, to name but a few. that God is no respecter of persons: but Swisher, Ralph and Connie. Preachers and Musi­ cians, 722 Heyward St., Columbia, S.C.: Vidnlia, This does not mean that denomina­ in every nation [and denomination] he Ga., Nov. 30— Dec. 6 tions are necessarily “of the devil.” A that feareth him, and worketh righteous­ Tarvin, E. C. California, Ky. Taylor, Emmett E. c/o N PH *: St. Louis, Mo. great many of them are “of men.” What ness, is accepted with him ” (Acts 10:34- (Bellefontaine), Nov. 29— Dec. 6 is important is the degree to which any 35). Taylor, Robert W. 2700 Farnleigh Ave., Dayton 20, Ohio: Indianola, Iowa, Nov. 27— Dec. 6; given denomination adheres in doctrine Ogden, III., Dec. 7-13 Thomas, Fred. 177 Marshall Blvd., Elkhart, Ind.: Cincinnati, Ohio (Fairfield), Nov. 30— Dec. 6; Will you please give the meaning of Romans 8:29: l,For whom he did fore­ Mexico, Mo., Dec. 7-13 know, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, Thomas, Henry C. Box 104, Dimmitt, Tex.: El that he might be the firstborn among many brethren"? Paso, Tex. (North Gate), Dec. 2-13 Thompson, Harold C. 650 E. Main St., Blyth.:- To “foreknow" means “to know be­ baptized into the Christian faith. ville, Ark. Toone, L. E. 365 Burke St., Botirbonnais, III. fore," and to ''predestinate” is used to Predestination in the New Testament Transue, C. F. Route 1, Poplar Bluff, Mo. tianslate a Greek word which means is (,nd's gracious provision from before Trissel, Paul D., and Family. Evangelist and Sinn­ ers, 341 Emmett St., Battle Creek, M.ctu: to set boundaries, or mark out before­ the foundation of the world for the Selma, Ala., Dec. 1-6; Eustis, Fla., Dec. 8 13 hand." The \erse means that God. in salvation of all those and only those Turpel, John W. R.R. 2, Minesing, Ont., Can.: Caribou, Me., Nov. 25— Dec. 6 I Iis foreknowledge, has set the boun­ who savingly believe in Jesus Christ. Underwood, G. F., and W ife. Preachers and Sing­ daries or marked out beforehand the See John 3:16; Acts 2:21: 17:30; I Co­ ers, Box 433, North Jackson, Ohio: Cedar Falls, Iowa, Nov. 25— Dec. 6 conditions upon which we may be eon- rinthians 1:21; I Timothy 2:3-4; Titus Van Slyke, D. C. 508 16th Ave. South, Nampa, formed to the image of His Son in per­ 2:11-11: II l’cter 3:9; and Revelation Ida. Vascoe, David J. 701 N. 12th St., Duncan, Okla. sonal salvation. 22:17. Wachtel, David K. 1025 Berwick Trail, Madison, We need to lie careful that we do With regard to Romans 8:30, John Tenn. •Wagner, Larry R. Song Evangelist, Box 2C95, not unconsciously read into the terms Wesley’s comment is valuable: “St. Paul Bethany, Okla. 73008 "predestine'’ or “foreordain” a meaning does not affirm, either here or in any Walker, W. B. c/o N PH* Wallin, Henry B. 1414 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, which is not actually there. The older other part of his writings, that precisely Calif.: Sparks, Nev., Nov. 29— Dec. 6 “Reformed theology” defined predesti­ the same number of men are called, Ward, Lloyd and Gertrude. Preacher and Cha nation as the decree of God from the justified, and glorified. He does not Artist, Crystal Arcade, 2710-C Fowler St., Ft. Myers, Fla.; Brunswick, Ohio, Dec. 2-13 beginning selecting those individuals denv that a believer may fall away and •Waterman, George R. Song Evangelist, lie cm off between his special calling Wendell St., Cambridge, Mass. who were to he saved. Watson, H. T. 4003 Lightfoot M ill Rd,, Ch..t- This does not come from the Itilile, and his glorification (Romans 11:22) . tanooga, Tenn. hut from Joint Calvin's exposure to Neither does he deny that many are Watson, Paul. 311 N.W. Seventh St., Benton ville, Ark. Roman Stoicism before he was conven­ called who never are justified. He only Wells, Kenneth and Lily, tvangelist and Singers, ed. Galvin's first published work was a affirms that this is the method whereby Box 1043, Whitefish, Mont. White, W. T. 116 E. Keith, Norman, Okla.: commentary on the Stoic philosopher Cod leads us step by step toward Miamlsburg, Ohio, Nov. 25— Dec. 6 Seneca, whose rigid determinism Calvin heaven” (Explanatory Notes upon the Wilhelm, T. A. Route 1, De Soto, Mo. (under the influence of Augustine) New Testament, p. 551). Wilkinson Trio. Evangelist and Singers, 1104 Penn St., Columbus, Ind. Williams, Earl C. c/o N PH * Since Adam had no daughters, where did his sons get wives? •Williams, Eileen. Song Evangelist, 9061 Cin- You seem to have overlooked Gene- died years: and he begat sons and cinnati-Columbus Rd., West Chester, Ohio Willis, Harold and Mae. c/o N P H ": Wray, Colo.. sis 5:1, “And the days of Adam after daughters.” Nov. 29— Dec. 6; Selma, Calif., Dec. 13-20; he had begotten Seth were eight luin- Riverbank, Calif., Dec. 27— Jan. 3 Willison, Otto R. 2910 N. College, Bethany, Okla.: Eldorado, Okla., Nov. 25- Dec. 6; Oown Ezckiel 26:7 says God will bring Nebuchadnezzar to destroy the city of Tyre. wood, Tex., Dec. 7-13 How do you reconcile this with the fact that it was Alexander the Great Winegarden, Robert, c o NPH North who finally fulfilled this prophecy? •can Indian Dist., Dec. 9 — Ma 1 Woocward, George P. 326 Dry Run Rd. both are coriiit. Tyic was actually 3:8; I.like 6:17; sec also Matthew ll:J£l- Mnnongahela, Pa.: Eureka, III. (1st), Dec. 4-13 overrun or destroyed a number of times: 22; Luke 10:13-14). There was a Chris­ Wyss, Leon, c/o N PH *: Hurst. Tex. Nov. 30-- by Ashumasirpal II, by Shalmaneser III. tian company there in the first century Dec. 6; Denton, Tex. (Taylor Park), Dec 7-13; Cerl Junction, Mo., Dec. 14-20 by Sargon II, by Esarhaddon, all of As­ (Acts 21:3-6), and the scholar Origen •Yoakum, Mrs. Beatrice. Song Evangelist, 309 syria, and by Nebuchadnezzar of Baby­ was buried there in A.n. 254. T he main W. Jackson Blvd., Medford, Ore. lonia in 574 tt.c., as well as by Alexander buildings in the present ruins of Tyre Zimmerlee, Don and June. Preacher and Singe.-, 2060 S. Florrissant Rd., Florissant, Mo.: Grand the Great in 332 B.C. were built by the Crusaders in the thir­ Rapids, Minn., Nov. 27— Dec. t ; Chanute t ,:r\, Eaclt time the city was rebuilt. People teenth century of the Christian eta Dec. 9-20 Zimmerman, W. E. Box 1114, Marion, Ohio from Tyre hcaid Jesus preach (Math (New tliblc Dictionary) . •Indicates Singers. •Nazarenc Publishing louse, Box 527, K.insos City, Mo. 64141. NOVEMBER 25, 1904 • (817) 17 Missionaries on the Move Xew missionaries leaning for their of the * * assigned fields this fall include the fol­ * ® Lm 1 % iP%SS; V B rpTf 4 A' Tfc. * Religious World * ^|-,„1-|>V, - « J I iMU>v v^.-.i*j. jL ^ ||" « lowing. Nurse Norma Weis left for India October 8, to serve in the hospital and #>**J*«*$#**il,.<>>#* nurses’ training school. H oliness Groups Dr. Roy Stevens Taken Nurse Elizabeth Fullom left the States Propose Merger Dr. Roy K. Stevens died Saturday October 13 for the Ethel Lucas Me­ 1 he General Board of the Unit* morning, November 7, in a Kansas City morial Hospital at Acornhock, Republic Missionary church will recommend ■ next year's General Conference that (■ hospital where he was undergoing tests of South Africa. for a heart ailment. Funeral services The Ralph McClintocks also left for proval be given in principle to a pm were held Monday in Kansas C.ity First the Ethel Lucas Hospital on October posed merger with the F.vangelia| Church, and Wednesday in Pasadena 13. Mr. McClintock will be the hospital Methodist church, according to an an­ nouncement in the Gospel Banner, of­ (Calif.) First Church with interment engineer. in Pasadena. Rev. and Mrs. Ivan Laihrop left Oc­ ficial paper of the U.M.C. Dr. Stevens, who was sixty, was elect­ tober 30 for Jordan on the Middle East T he 1961 Yearbook of American Churches lists the United Missionary ed district superintendent of the Kansas District. City District in August, after serving for Nurse Eunice Brown is scheduled to church with 218 congregations and twelve years as district superintendent leave for the Raleigh litkin Hospital in 10,756 members, and the Evangelical in Minnesota. Previously he had pas- Swaziland, Africa, December 28. Methodists with 116 churches and 6,041 torcd Nazarene churches in Washing­ Missionaries returning to their fields members. ton, D.C.; Columbus, Ohio; and for further sendee are: President Lauds Bible Week Pomona, California. Miss Bertha Parker, in charge of the as Strengthening Nation Teacher Training College at Man/ini in Planning Begun for European W a s h i n g t o n , D C. (EP) -President Swaziland, Africa, on October 29. Johnson, in an endorsement of National International Institute Nurse Carol Diinbath to Raleigh l it­ Mr. Paul Skiles, executive secretary Bible Week, lauded the encouragement kin Hospital on December 28. of the N.Y.P.S., is scheduled to return of Bible reading “in this era of inter­ T he Harold Stanfields plan to return from F.urope tomorrow, November 26, national tension." to Bolivia on December 28. They have after participating in the Servicemen's Adherence to biblical principles, he been missionaries since 1913, and in Retreat at Berchtcsgaden and a plan­ said, “stands as a fine contribution to Bolivia since 1959. ning session for the first European the strengthening of our nation's spir­ Returning from their fields for fur­ N.Y.P.S. International Institute to be­ itual foundations and to the further­ lough are: held next summer. ance of world peace." Dr. and Mrs. William Sedat from Mr. Skiles took part in the European Guatemala. Court Requests State Study Nazarene Servicemen's Retreat at the Miss Margaret Pi ini rose from Bolivia. of Proposed Bible Course General Walker Hotel in Berchtcsgaden, Nurse Esther Howard from India. H a r r is b u r g , Pa. (F,P) — Pennsylvania's West Germany, November 16 to 19. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Lowry from State Board of Education will be asked Following the .Servicemen's Retreat, Malawi. Central Africa, on December 2. to make a decision on Bible study as a he met with district N.Y.P.S. leaders Miss Betty Cummings from Swaziland, literature course in public schools of from the two British Isles districts, West Africa, December 3. the Commonwealth at its December Germany, and Italy in a planning ses­ Rev. and Mrs. 1). H. Spencer from meeting. sion at the British Isles Nazarene Col­ Cape Province. Republic of South T he action was requested by Federal lege, Manchester, England. At that Africa, December 30. Judge Frederick V. Follmcr, who wants time, preliminary arrangements were Dr. Robert Herrick. Farmington, New state educational authorities to evalu­ made for a European International Mexico, is going to Raleigh l itkin Hos­ ate the proposed Bible study course of N.Y.P.S. Institute the first week of Au­ pital in Swaziland for a year before the Cortiwall-Lebanon Suburban Joint gust, 1965. returning to establish bis practice in the School District before he makes a judg­ Nazarenes at A.B.S. States. ment on its constitutionality. Advisory Council Meeting Judge FoIImer lias a case before him, Rev. John Ffancock, general president Dedication of Bookstore initiated by Mr. and Mrs. John N. of the N.Y.P.S., and pastor of the Planned Suavely of Lebanon, which claims the Church of the Nazarene in Dunbar, Dedication of a fourth major building Bible study program is an attempt to West Virginia; and Rev. Richard Ncid- during the General Board meeting in circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s erhiser, editor of Young Adult Topics January will complete the basic de­ ban oil Bible reading and prayer in and general director of the Young Adult velopment. of the International Center public schools. Fellowship, represented the Church of of the Church of the Nazarene in Kan­ 4,500 Attend N.S.S.A. the Nazarene at the annual meeting of sas City. Convention, Hear Hatfield the Advisory Council of the American T he building to be dedicated is the P o r t l a n d , O r e . (EP) —Oregon’s Gov­ Bible Society, November 17 and 18, at new SI50.000 Bookstore, located at Six­ ernor Mark Hatfield urged 4.500 dele­ the Park Sheraton Hotel in New Yolk ty third and Woodland, at the north­ gates attending the National Sunday City. east corner of the twcnty-two-acre School Association convention here to T he Church of the Nazarene lets been International Center proper tv. help youth make right choices and to one of the outstanding supporters among Space now used for the retail outlet delineate between isolation and separa­ denominations of the work of the Amer­ at 2923 Troost Avenue will be converted tion. ican Bible Society, which includes trans­ to other Publishing House uses. “While Christians must not be con­ lation, publication, and distribution of The bookstore dedication is scheduled formists,” the governor said, ‘‘they must the Scriptures throughout the world. for Tuesday, January 19, 1905. 'The not isolate themselves or their students T he general N.Y.P.S. sponsors the an­ structure is of glass, brick, and black from the world. Rather Christians must nual Bible Society offering the second marble in a landscaped setting with choose the Bible’s guidance for life Sunday of December each year. fountain, diives, and parking lot. n presenting Jesus Christ in the world.’

18 (818) • HERALD OF HOLINESS and sinful practices than he is over all the hell­ holes of the world. Complacency leads to softness, but fighting the devil makes for seasoned soldiers of the C ross who would rather die than to compromise. A good sol­ dier uses the equipment that the authorities, for whom he fights, provide. Our great Commander has said, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians Complacency Breeds Carelessness 6:10-11) .—Fred W. Parsons. TWO BOYS GREW UP in the same community. They played together, attended school together, Timepiece and seemingly had the same chance in life. The THE INGENUITY of the clock, homelife, however, was different. In one home the which records for us the time of day, mother was a devoted Christian, but the father is something to consider. Clockmak- j was a man given to strong drink and all sinful ers have designed precision instru­ : habits. ments that are able to keep perfect This mother struggled under many handicaps time for weeks and months without | and much persecution. This caused her to trust having to be adjusted. the Lord more, and so she grew in grace and the We have dependable electric clocks I knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. She found which are perfectly accurate when the supply of ways to keep her children in Sunday school and current is constant. We have grandfather clocks church. She also did her best to place good litera­ with the swinging pendulums, eight-day wind­ ture in the hands of her children. up jobs, radio and alarm clocks, and then all The son of this mother learned early in life the types of watches. The amazing wristwatch is evils of strong drink, and even though there was perhaps our best friend because we can take it beer in the cellar and whisky in the cupboard he with us wherever we go. In these we have the i never tasted either in his life. self-wind variety, the battery-driven wonders, In the other home both parents were temperate and the unique wrist-alarm watch. | in regard to strong drink, but saw no reason to The clock achieves its purpose by measuring fight against it. They did not take time to attend off the small tick of a second with great accu­ church or Sunday school and just permitted their racy. Sixty of these seconds are grouped to­ boys to go if they so desired, which was not very gether to measure a minute. The watchmaker much. does not seem to worry about measuring a whole They often made light remarks before their chil- year; rather he focuses his attention on the t dren about the drunken condition of the other second and the minute. If this can be measured home, but they did nothing constructive to teach with a degree of accuracy, he knows the month their boys the sin of strong drink. and the year will take care of themselves. It is One clay one of their boys took a little “nip” simply amazing how long a watch can keep tick­ from the bottle. It was just a social drink, as they ing away without needing any attention, except call it. He thought that was as far as it would that its power supply be kept constant. ever go—just a nip now and then. But another No doubt this was what Jesus had in mind day he had some troubles, so he decided to drown when He said, “Take . . . no thought for the them. But when he came to himself he had more morrow.” The whole secret of Christianity troubles, which he tried to drown. This went on seems to be to live this moment for the Master into weeks, then months, then years, until now and not to worry about next year. Humanly, | there is no stopping. Today he is a hopeless al­ we are prone to worry about the future and fret coholic—that is, he is hopeless outside of the grace a great deal that problems may develop down of God. God could, and He wants to, save his the road. j soul and heal his drunkenness. Just as there are many types of timepieces, I The lesson I derived from this is: It is better there are many types of people; yet the one prin­ to fight the devil at every turn of the road, even ciple that seems to work for all of us is to live at home, then it is to give way to complacency. To for God now—trust God this moment—exercise harbor the devil in sheep’s clothing is much worse faith in the present. Our most important job than to face persecution in open conflict. is to live for God each moment.— J. W ilm er The devil is more pleased if he can get God’s Lambert, Pastor, Edenvale Church, Castro Val­ people to take a complacent attitude about sin ley, California. hristmas: A n Annual of Christm as L iterature and A rt

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