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Volume 47 Warburton, Monday, April 26, 1943 Number- 17

J. F. WRIGHT Our Spiritual Defence

loyal subject of the nation re- that for which prayer has been offered! sponds cheerfully. This is not the outburst of fanatical rea- However, the more soul- soning. It is just a clear setting forth of gripping question which now the situation as it really exists in far too confronts the church, its min- many cases. Listen! Such praying will UR "only hope is in the istry, and its laity, is, "What kind of never assure a very strong spiritual de- mercy of God"; our "only defence will be defence are we building against the spir- fence against the enemy, nor will such prayer."—"Prophets and Kings," page 588. itual powers of the kingdom of darkness praying go very far toward finishing the With this solemn utterance the messen- in this, the gravest hour of all history?" work. ger of the Lord charged the remnant Nations are throwing every available man We have been told that "prayer can do church some decades ago. As she looked and all available means into the struggle, anything that God can do." Prayer moves to the future, as the curtain veiling the seeking to build a defence impregnable the arm of Omnipotence. Prayer has al- days ahead was drawn aside, she beheld against material force. Shall we with less ways been the mightiest defence in the the awful hour when "those who are true earnestness, courage, fortitude, and sacri- church. It is destined to be that sort of to God will be menaced, denounced, pro- fice seek to make our defence even more defence again; but if that is true, there scribed. They will be 'betrayed both by impregnable against spiritual principali- will need to be a great revival in the prayer parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and ties and powers? This is no ordinary ques- life of the church. friends,' even unto death." When these tion which now confronts us. Indeed it Dr. A. J. Gordon has very earnestly set scenes shall be enacted, the Lord only will is not! forth the need thus: "The deepest need of be the hope of His children; their only If we believe what we have proclaimed the church today is not for more material defence will be prayer. for years concerning the end of all things, or external things, but the deepest need Of this experience we further read: "It we must now realize that the church is is spiritual. Prayerless work will never is impossible to give any idea of the ex- about to enter upon her final conflict. bring in the kingdom. We must be more perience of the people of God who shall be The church today faces the time when the instant and constant in prayer." alive upon the earth when celestial glory devil is to arise and wage his final war- A Methodist clergyman viewing recently and a repetition of the persecutions of the fare against the cause of righteousness. the need and condition confronting the past are blended. . . . Fearful tests and Not far from now the liberties which we church and especially his own people, said: trials await the people of God."—"Testi- at present enjoy will be greatly modified, "If we could really appreciate the situa- monies," Vol. IX, pages 16, 17. if not entirely taken from us. When the tion we are now in, the whole church would That we are rapidly approaching the fury of the dragon, that old serpent, called be on her knees in sackcloth and ashes time when these final scenes are to be the devil and Satan, is let loose with no crying out to the God of heaven to save enacted, there can be no denial. These power to restrain—well, my brother, my us from our present shameful lack of spirit, events have been very clearly foretold by sister, our only hope will be in the mercy faith, devotion, sacrifice, and loyalty." the ancient seers, as well as by the mes- of God; our only defence will be in prayer. His was a mighty call to prayer. Does senger of the Lord. This being true, it is well for us to con- he take too sober a view of the matter? Not long since, the editor of a Methodist sider how strong we are making our de- No, indeed. journal penned: "Everywhere it is as dark fence. As we approach the culmination Truly, now is the time to build and keep as midnight, and only He who is the Light of all things, what about our prayer life? our defence strong in the Lord. Let us of the world can save us." Then, too, a Are our prayers as earnest, fervent, and remember that what we are in the days newspaper writer declares: "Never since sincere as they should be, or are they just ahead depends in no small measure upon Christ was born in Bethlehem's manger ordinary, formal, and complacent, with what we are now in our prayer life and have the stars looked down upon a world but little force and meaning? While it is spiritual relationship to the God of our more filled with anxiety and fear." Many not our prerogative to judge in matters of fathers. Our need in the present hour is such testimonies as these could be cited if this nature, yet it must be confessed that the greatest argument for giving more necessary. But these suffice. far too often the prayers which we hear earnest heed, and taking this call to DEFENCE! DEEENCE! That is the are very formal and unimpressive, that prayer more definitely to heart, if we ex- word upon almost every lip. To everyone far too often supplications are tame and pect to stand the test just before us. the call comes: Help build our defences spiritless. God would have us make our prayer life and protect liberty, which means so much Then, too, how hurriedly we so often a mighty bulwark of defence, a tower of to life itself. And to such a call every pray, and then forget almost as quickly unconquerable strength, a fortress and [Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper.] 2 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 26/4/43 refuge impregnable. He has no other plan, in his gloomy heart, in spite of all that souls. Earnest supplications from broken, no other defence provided. I did for him and longed to do, he has contrite hearts will bring apostolic success Such a defence has been the most pow- run past Me and I have lost him."—"Ser- in soul-saving. erful weapon in every conquest of the mons on the Lord's Prayer," Chappell, page When Job ceased to argue and debate church. It has never been defeated; its 184. with his friends, and instead prayed for power can never be overthrown. May God Prayer occupied an important place in them, his captivity turned and the situa- help us therefore to make this mighty de- the soul-saving programme of the apos- tion was entirely changed. The same pro- fence our defence individually. This is tolic church. The Lord instructed His cedure would turn the captivity of many our only hope as we face the present and people to pray for all men, including kings today, and would give them a vision of the future. and all in places of authority. In every God and therefore of self such as trans- human being, however sinful, Jesus be- formed the character and changed the holds a potential son of God whom He experience of Job. Like Philip and the longs to restore to divine favour. Paul Ethiopian eunuch, the Lord can bring Prayer and Soul-Saving continually prayed for his converts that praying Christians in contact with those TAYLOR G. BUNCH they might not fail. He prayed "day and who are praying for light. All over the night with tears." Thus he watered the earth there are honest-hearted men and Jesus is our example in all things, in- seeds of truth; no wonder there was a women looking wistfully to heaven and cluding soul-saving. He is the great scien- glorious harvest. Moreover, he asked his praying for light. Multitudes are on the tist in the science of salvation. His meth- converts to pray for him. very verge of the kingdom of heaven, wait- ods are the best, and He gave them to His A working church in travail for souls ing only to be gathered in. disciples, whom He commissioned to carry will be a praying church, a believing How beautiful is the statement that "the on the work He had begun. For more than church, a receiving church. A church humblest worker, moved by the Holy Spirit, three years He trained them for this work whose members seek the Lord daily will will touch invisible chords, whose vibra- by both precept and example. The meth- feed on the bread of life, will drink of the tions will ring to the ends of the earth, ods used by Christ and His disciples bring water of life, and will have a burden for and make melody through eternal ages." success in any age. By them the work of redemption will be finished, under the latter rain. hearts. The Psalmist speaks of being com- Prayer occupied an important place in passed about with "songs of deliverance." the work of Christ and His apostles. It Remember there is deliverance in holy was the chief secret of their success. It was song. the soul of their religion and the science of Singing favours deep breathing, as fuller their labours. A religion without a soul inspirations are required. This means is a religion without life and power. Prayer more perfect lung expansion, purer blood, is the holiest exercise of the soul. The and better health. Do not cheat your salvation of souls is the greatest work com- system of its full supply of oxygen. The mitted to mortals. When its impelling breath of life is free; use it to the full. power is prayer, it is the greatest of all We read of Paul and Silas singing praise sciences. in the prison when their backs were bleed- The place of prayer is the place of ing from the strokes of the Roman rods. power. It is the power-house, or dynamo, David tells of God's "giving songs in the of the church, whence comes its light to night." By the sweet songs of Zion we lighten the earth with its gospel truth. It draw nearer to heaven. The Christian life is from the secret place of prayer that should be a life of song. comes the power of Christendom. Jesus At the close of God's great work of told His disciples that "all power" was creation, "the morning stars sang together, available in the gift of the Holy Spirit, The Gift of Song and all the sons of God shouted for joy." which would be given them in answer to At the time of the Redeemer's birth the prayer. This would qualify them to be ROBERT HARE angels came down and sang their glory- witnesses. All the resources of heaven are song over Bethlehem—Peace on earth and at the command of those who are seeking Do you sing? If not, why not? The birds sing. They have no barn or store- goodwill to men. Then amid the thunders to save the lost; the angels of heaven are of the Apocalypse we hear the redeemed waiting to co-operate in this noble work. house, and no promise of bread for to- morrow; and yet they sing. The poet host take up the great hallelujah chorus Jesus was the greatest soul-saver because speaks of "nature's harp of a thousand of victory—the song that rings for ever- He knew best how to prevail in prayer. He strings." The wild waves lift their voices more. You will want to join in that spent a great deal of time praying for His on high, the brooklet murmurs, the thun- mighty chorus. Then why not begin your disciples. He told Peter He had prayed for der rolls, and the trees of the field clap singing now? him that in the hour of his trial his faith their hands in gladness. Why are you Oh, yes, holy song links with the divine, would not fail him. Before He ordained silent? and if it is wanting in your life, start now the twelve, Jesus spent all night in prayer. Holy song is a mind stimulant, a heart and endeavour to repair the damage. Our In the prayer of John 17 Jesus said He panacea, and a life-giving power. It puts songs of praise should rise in morning had kept all except "the son of perdition." man in touch with the angelic host in the worship and in the evening vesper hymn. One whom He dearly loved, and for whom glory-land as their Te Deums rise in that Paul tells of singing with the understand- He had laboured and prayed, had slipped ceaseless symphony of "Holy, holy, holy." ing, and praying with the understanding through His fingers and been lost. It al- Human life is beset by difficulties, chang- also. These two elements of worship Je- niost broke the heart of Jesus to lose ing scenes, and disappointments. But it hovah has joined together. Do not sepa- Judas. This is a real passion for souls. is a great mistake to let the mind always rate them. They both lead heavenward. In His prayer Jesus virtually said: "I dwell upon these. The visions presented I want to sing that angel ears have kept most of those whom Thou hast in holy song, the influence that lies in May catch the earth strains and be glad, committed to My care. I have kept im- sweet harmonies, and the inspiration found And I would sing to cheer pulsive and fickle Simon. In spite of many in words of hope and gladness, come as a The way-worn and uplift the sad, a weakness and many a blunder My grace challenge to the difficulties of circum- To dissipate the darkened clouds has proved sufficient far him. I have kept stances and the moodiness of doubts. Holy Of doubt that here so often rise, James and John, the sons of thunder, in song will lift the clouds, dispel the doubts, And then in love to point spite of their narrowness and their keen and charm away the dark forebodings that Earth wanderers to the skies. ambition. I have kept Matthew, having dampen life's energies and hush the whis- wooed him from his money-bags. I have pering of its joy. I want to sing that other hearts kept gloomy and doubting Thomas, in Song is a tribute that we owe to our In list'ning may grow brave and strong, spite of the fact that he tends to cling children, to our friends, to the church, and That sorrowing spirits in their grief to life's sombre and shady side as ivy to God. The talent of song has been given May catch the holy song. clings to old ruins. But Judas has thwarted to man for the purpose of praise, cheer, And I would sing that tear-filled eyes Me. Judas has disappOinted all the fine and the expression of gladness. It lessens Might brighten as the days go by, dreams that I cherished for him. In spite sorrow, comforts grief, cheers despondency, That hearts long bowed in sadness of all the big possibilities that were locked and breathes out inspiration for other Might forget to, sigh. 26/4/43 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 3

Let us pray much for these boys, that they may be guided by the Divine hand as they must make decisions from time to time. We know by their letters that big idand changes are going on up that way. They know they are very much in the midst of these changes. May God guide them as they continue to witness for Him out there Witnessing place to hide, as we were taken so quickly in the front line. by surprise. We desired to run into the Under the Protection of God bush, but the planes came very quickly. We wonder why we were not killed, but A. J. CAMPBELL because we were not we know that God Cheering News from the The people of God are called to witness has been pleased to save us. We were out for Him today as never before. The cir- in a large garden area. Now we have a Solom ons cumstances arising out of this titanic hiding-place in case of a further raid. N. A. FERRIS global conflict have brought many of His You know here at Wau all the Japanese people into new and strange places. Our were killed. Recent information from the Solomon island people are no exception in this "One bomb from a Japanese plane fell Islands has revealed some very interesting respect; in fact, many of them find that down almost on our house. Not one thing facts concerning our Headquarters mission they are now in the front-line battle area. was harmed, but a tree was cut off near equipment, our hospital, and our native The advent of the aeroplane as a modern our house. We were not hurt, and nothing leaders. instrument of warfare has changed the of ours was spoiled. It is a cause for thanksgiving that all old concepts of what the "front line" is. "On the night of March 11 two planes our equipment at the headquarters of the Recently I received a letter from one of came just as we were having our evening group is still intact. In fact, the Japanese our native teachers, who has the company worship at seven o'clock [this is the time had not entered that section except at one of six other believers. This man, Golia, when all of our island people sing when point. The Amyes Memorial Hospital was, is one of the fine and faithful company of closing worship, "Lord, keep us safe this according to the latest report received, native teachers that staff our Central New night."—A.J.C.], and dropped three bombs; undamaged, and Jimuru and his staff of Guinea field. He lost his wife and little but again none of us were hurt, and not native assistants were caring for the in- girl at Upper Ramu three years ago. His one thing was spoiled. We thank our God stitution, attending also to the medical other child died some years ago on Mussau. for protecting us three times." needs of both Europeans and natives. Some time ago, Golia was chosen with In a letter written three days later, Golia Brother John Gosling, Pastor D. A. Fer- nine other teachers to accompany a cer- stated: "The officers want the boys to go ris, and I recently interviewed a Methodist tain army major from Central New Guinea with them to to build houses. The missionary who only the day before had on a long and dangerous walk to boys said they would like to help, but arrived home in Australia from the Solo- which lies back from the coast behind wild would prefer to return to Central New mons. He spent some weeks in the Amyes jungle and mountain country. The other Guinea to carry on their work there. We Memorial Hospital, and spoke highly of teachers remained Inland to care for the would like to go back there to help keep the boys and their work, particularly three central stations and maintain con- things in order. True, we would like to Jimuru. Up till the time the missionary tact as much as possible with out-stations. help build at too. We know that left, the boys at our headquarters were After being at for some time, three many boys run away and steal when they still operating the press with the little ma- of the married teachers were flown back have the opportunity, but as we do not do terial that was left with them. Apart from to the interior, so there are still seven this they want us to keep on with them." small items such as tools and food sup- teachers at . Brother Rod Fowler is The other boy, Omana, writes: "Before plies, everything there was just as it was also there. I left Central New Guinea to come down left by our missionaries when they evacu- Golia informs us that the several offi- cers who have been directing their efforts from time to time have been very con- siderate, and have not interfered with I. H. EVANS their observance of the Sabbath, which to ,Itt6t lot riadaq our native people is a very precious thing. Just for today I pray for grace Just for today! My needs are great, A major who before the Japanese invasion To do Thy righteous will; My store of love is low; was connected with the civil administra- Tomorrow's needs I do not face, Impatience knocks, harsh words await, tion, strongly suggested to these teachers But, Lord, just now fulfil, And envy's gnawing so that after the war they bring new Seventh- That help must come, or else I fail. day Adventist teachers into these areas, "Thy strength shall be as is thy day," where we have no work established at Nor tarry Thou in this, Lord, keep me now, I pray. present. Actually, though, we can say we Lest my weak feet should miss the way, Thy heart will answer my heart's call: have, for our boys are witnessing there, And slip sin's precipice. Abide in me today. and their witness is valuable. May God Just for today keep Thou my heart Just for today be Thou my guest; richly and abundantly bless them! From sin's alluring snare; My soul thirsts but for Thee. Since beginning this article two more Command the lusts of flesh depart, In boldness, Lord, I make request very interesting letters have come in from Nor let me e'er despair. That Thou commune with me. Golia and one from another teacher, a Thou, Lord, canst keep the gift I gave I open wide this poor heart's door, coal-black native of Bougainville named For Thee to hold as Thine; I want none else but Thee. Omana. Another letter has just arrived Thy mighty power will surely save Thou satisfiest all and more, from Brother Rod Fowler. Referring to This fainting heart of mine. For aye abide in me. his locality he says: "Everything was not missed here, but it wasn't too bad. Golia was pleased with his letter from you; so were the others. He's a fine boy. . . . No here to help build a native hospital, I had ated. The Methodist gentleman spoke in more raids to date; hope we've had the two boys at my station at Baraka who terms of deepest gratitude for the help last." could pray in their own language and who our boys had given to him and to others Golia gives the following account of were beginning to take worships from the who have gone to them for shelter. In their experiences in the recent heavy Bible; and now as I think of these boys telling of his experiences he made this bombing of Wau, as announced over the I am very sorry for them, that they must statement: "You have every reason to be radio a short while ago: "This morning be alone without me to help them. I often proud of your noble men." I want to say thank you again, because think of those heathen people and their Ragaso has received praise from officials I know you have joined us in prayer, and need of the gospel. We have finished for the splendid work he has done in we have seen the blessings and care of building the native hospital here. We are rescuing men who have been shot down God. I know, because when the Japanese very pleased to know that in these evil by the enemy on land and sea. Already, came last week they came with thirty-six times God has cared so wonderfully for us. with the men he has organized, twenty- fighters and twenty-six bombers. They We see a great many planes carrying into seven airmen have been rescued and cared bombed all about. We could not find a these parts." for. Ragaso*s plans ensure that airmen 4 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 26/4/43

shot down in certain sections will be lo- of duty, and Ragaso is regarded by the a mission in a new centre, and we are look- cated within two hours by natives with military authorities as the pastor of the ing forward hopefully to good results when some medical knowledge, and if still alive Western Solomons. A high military officer this begins. brought to a given station. told me: "You have certainly laid a foun- At Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Wee Waa So far we have not lost a single worker dation in the hearts of these men that is Pastor C. J. Reynolds has a large parish. in the group, and from the records avail- being reflected in the noble work they are His long experience in personal work will able to date, we have not lost one church doing in your absence. It must be very enable him to offer services here that are member. gratifying to know that you can place very much needed. He writes hopefully such responsibilities upon them and leave of the outlook, and just recently when in Everywhere our native teachers are in their care your entire mission equip- attendance at a committee meeting he was highly regarded. Men who were not ment, and to discover that those men have able to give us an encouraging account of evacuated to Australia have found refuge faithfully attended to their duties. In the possibilities that await him as he de- in our villages, and in every case the men every instance your properties have been velops the work in these very promising have spoken most warmly of the coura- well cared for." centres. geous and noble work done by our boys. On Guadalcanal the ordinary village life At Inverell and Bingara Brother Lindsay Fearlessly they have gone into the battle has been upset because of the activities Pascoe is holding the interests begun by line and carried out the wounded and the of war during the past year, and many of Pastor Harvey. We were glad to see this dying. A whole regiment was rescued by the people have fled to the mountains; but lone worker reinforced just recently, and some of our teachers, and all the wounded Europeans and military officers speak of there are now two workers in this district safely carried to their base. the work that our teachers did in helping where before we had but one, as Lindsay Our teachers are sending requests to us to maintain confidence and in directing has taken unto himself a wife. We pray for help in providing clothing and school the natives to safe places. that God will greatly bless them in their equipment, but of course it is impossible We have not heard of Rore or Padahite, new life and make their ministry very at this moment to send any of these nec- who were in the area occupied by the fruitful for God. There is a big connect- essary supplies. However, we believe that Japanese, but I have been told that the ion in this district, entailing much travel in the near future the way will be opened Japanese have not molested the natives on and care for the work. New interests are for us to despatch such things as are Guadalcanal, and we believe that we shall opening up, and we believe the result of needed. As yet, as far as can be ascer- hear something of these two men before Brother Pascoe's work will be an addition tained, all of our men are at their posts long. of other souls to the church in these re- spective centres. Crossing over the Highlands from the Now we shall glance over our regular Northwest to the far north coast, we have N.N.S.W. Conference missions that have been opened in the Pastor W. D. Smith at Murwillumbah. The local radio station has granted him J. W. KENT, President past. We shall start with Newcastle. At Lambton Pastor E. P. Jewson, assisted the opportunity free to speak to the people At Gloucester Pastor V. Warden began a by Brother Karl Brook, has a tent pitched. of his town and district on the things of the gospel. This splendid opening is being new mission on March 21, and now has an The attendance has been consistent and taken advantage of by Brother Smith, to attendance of twenty-five. In this district encouraging. Homes are opening, and no public work on behalf of the message give his listeners a message of comfort these workers are encouraged with the and help in this troublous time. Gains has hitherto been attempted. This is a outlook. Some of Newcastle's business men are being made in the district, and the pioneer effort. Brother Warden has assist- are in regular attendance at the mission. old membership is being preserved as a ing him, Brother Stan Wood. Before the We expect when the fruitage is gathered result of the work done by this missionary opening date Pastor Warden reported the that this mission will contribute much- in Murwillumbah, Burringbar, and Mull- organizing of a Sabbath school some miles needed members to the depleted Lambton umbimby churches. out from Gloucester, with a membership church. Brother Jewson receives regular Pastor J. R. James has his hands full of ten. Thus we have made a start in this assistance also from Pastors Freeman and as is to be expected. Lismore is a large beautiful little town and district, with its Gander as opportunity offers. district, and one of the largest churches population of some 4,000 inhabitants. In the coalfields Pastor W. Gillis is work- in the conference is found here with a At Dungog, fifty miles north-west of ing alone. I have had two letters from him membership of some 130. As well as Newcastle, and thirty-seven miles out from already this month, asking for help. His caring for the spiritual interests of the Maitland, Pastor H. Kingston began a mis- radio work is starting a good interest, and church, Pastor James is also on the look- sion on February 21 in the local theatre. more homes are opening up than he is out for new interests all the time. God is The attendance was seventy, practically all able to cope with, so he is requesting that blessing the message here, and quite an .strangers. Since then the mission has we furnish him help. We are endeavour- encouraging baptism at the close of last been meeting with encouraging attendance ing to do this if opportunity offers in the year was the result of his work in this from the public, and many homes are near future. 2HR is still on the _air, and centre. opening their doors for study. The out- from letters received from Pastor Gillis, Pastor. G. W. Rollo is busily engaged look here is encouraging. Dungog has a indications are that his services are much rounding off his work in Kyogle. We are population of about 2,500, and is supported appreciated. hopeful in the near future to see a church by dairying, grazing, and timber industries. At Singleton Brother Beira Jones is at organized there. Pastor Rollo is being At Walcha Pastor W. Rudge began a work. His interest there is not great, but assisted by Brother John Hankinson. mission. Walcha is on the New England he reports some very interested families Both write very encouragingly of the work Tableland, 230 miles from Newcastle, and on the verge of accepting the message. that is being done there, and we are look- about forty miles south of Armidale, where Singleton is a difficult old place to work, ing forward with considerable interest to Pastor Rudge is stationed. It is 3,500 feet and really needs a strong mission to break our next visit, when we expect to see yet above sea level, so its climate is very brac- through its conservatism. another church organized in the Northern ing. The town is the centre of a large At Quirindi Pastor E. R. Tucker, with Rivers. pastoral district, and is situated on the Brother W. Drain assisting him, is busily at At Kempsey Pastor T. W. Hammond is Apsley River, twelve miles from where the work. In a recent letter Pastor Tucker tells busily at work. His broadcasts over 2KM river plunges over the range to form the of a new series of meeting's begun in the old are finding for him entrance to the homes magnificent Apsley Falls. Twenty-four church at Quirindi. An attractive handbill of the people. Pastor Hammond is rather Miles distant it forms the beautiful Yarro- was prepared and circulated throughout conservative than optimistic in his out- witCh Falls. Pastor Budge has virgin ter- the town, and the people invited to come look, but we are assured that a solid ritory here. His mission is a pioneer effort. and hear the interpretation of these dis- foundation is being laid for the work in With petrol and tyre restrictions, and with astrous times in the light of prophecy and Kempsey, and we believe the resulting the town twelve miles from Walcha Road, revelation. This effort greatly impressed fruitage will be very encouraging as the the railway station, Pastor Rudge has many us, as it will serve, ere Pastor Tucker opens work develops there. After years of neg- difficulties to surmount. His opening meet- up elsewhere, to bring the people who have lect on our part, (we are sorry to have to ing, where over thirty strangers were pres- known this message so long in old Quirindi use that word), we have again opened up ent, was an encouraging beginning. In to grips again with its truths. We have the work among the aborigines at Burnt addition to this evangelical effort, Pastor not yet heard results of the attendance, Bridge, three miles from Kempsey, and Rudge is caring for the churches at Armi- but we believe the effort will be helpful to Bellbrook, thirty miles from Kempsey. dale and ,Guyra._ Little wonder he is ask our church folk as well as to others. Prepa- Brother and Sister D. Gray are there at Mg_ us for help - rations are being made for the conduct of work. According to letters from him and 26/4/43 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 5 also from others, there is a deep jay in the hearts of our faithful aborigines who for so many years have clung to the message Elims of Life_, despite the opposition they have en- countered. Brother Gray writes very M. F. RICE hopefully of the outlook and the work among these dark-skinned believers. On their march from Egypt, the children Not only may our homes be an Elim to At Port Macquarie Brother C. V. Bell is of Israel "came to Elim, where were twelve our own household, but a place of refresh- located. Despite his advanced years he is wells of water, and threescore and ten palm ing to all who find their way there. I think convincing himself and us that he should trees: and they encamped there by the of the little home in Bethany. I see it buy an auxiliary bicycle. This vehicle is waters." Ex. 15: 27. as a most humble place. But it was an an intermediate of the motor and the -What rejoicing this oasis in the desert Elim, not only for Martha, Mary, and push cycle. Brother Bell tells us he never meant to these footworn and tired travel- Lazarus, but also for Jesus—and not only feels tired, and to our words of caution on lers! Not only were their tired bodies re- for Him, for we read: "When . . . now the use of a power vehicle, he assured us freshed, but their courage was renewed. the eventide was come, He went out unto that he is well able to care for himself All along the journey of life God has Bethany with the twelve." Mark 11: 11. when in direction of it. planted certain Elims. They mean much Little do we realize what a place of re- At Grafton Brother E. Rosendahl has to everyone who is "marching to Zion." freshing homes like the one in Bethany taken a very encouraging hold of the work Without them most people would faint by may be to some soul-worn traveller. Every left behind by Pastor Warden. A mission the way. Life has its Marahs also. The person who may chance to stop at such a has been opened in the church, and a children of Israel discovered this. "When place, goes on his journey a little better recent letter tells of nine interested people they came to Marah, they could not drink prepared, his courage a little stronger, and in attendance. Brother Rosendahl in- of the waters of Marah, for they were his faith brighter. forms us that he is going to personally bitter: therefore the name of it was called Homes are not the only Elims God has canvass the whole town with the message. Marah." Ex. 15: 23. However, bitter as the given us. There are two that cannot be This personal work is sure to result in way may be in this life, the Elims far out- separated. They are like twins—the Sab- fruitage to his mission. We pray that number the Marahs—the sweet waters far bath and the sanctuary. They go together. God will bless the efforts being put forth exceed the bitter. How physically refreshing is the Sabbath in the beautiful town of Grafton. after a week of toil—six days of business Pastor D. Whittaker writes encourag- These Elims of life, these resting-places care with all its anxieties! ingly of his work at Coff's Harbour. Re- which refresh from the past and strength-en In order to get all the blessing the Sab- cently a garage proprietor with whom he us for the strenuous journey ahead, are bath has for us, we should spend part of has been studying, closed his doors on the not always appreciated as they should be. this day in the sanctuary where God meets Sabbath. Others are stepping over the Some even pass by oases of life and never with His people. Here is where tired hearts line, and altogether in Coff's Harbour and see them. Not until we have passed them, are renewed, where weary souls find rest. district we expect an encouraging fruitage or they have been far removed, do we rea- To many a Sabbath-keeper the few hours for the message. lize what we have lost. If we could only spent in some little church. shut away from Further down the coast we come to recognize and appreciate the blessings that the turmoil and bustle of the world, are Macksville, where Pastor H. A. Hill is lo- are ours every day, if we could only see the indeed an Elim to his soul. In one part cated. Steady growth is being shown, and many Elims that God has given us, how it of the world, the farmers in a remote sec= the fruitage gathered is being maintained. would change many lives! tion have inscribed over the door of their This is another centre where, in the near First in this list of Elims, I must place little chapel, "Elim—the place of springing future, we expect to give attention to the the home. Unfortunate indeed is he who water and shady palms." organization of a church. God is blessing has no home. Only the one who is thus Here again, we might observe. the church, the work of Brother Hill in the town and deprived can appreciate the blessing that like our home, is what we make it. If it is district. is lost. And while speaking of homes, here filled with division and strife, if its mem- Pastor E. H. Parsons is at work in the is an Elim in which everyone can plant a bers are selfish and contentious, if irrever- beautiful town and district of Taree. In few more palm trees, or dig the spring of ence and worldliness have forced Christ a recent visit we were encouraged by sweet waters a little deeper. On the other from the place, then it may prove to some, the new faces at our church services. hand, we may by our ingratitude, our not an Elim, but a Marah. Brother Parsons is looking forward to a Christian schools are an Mini to our good baptism from one of the outlying youth. With many the help they give to districts, as the result of the work in inexperienced feet has not been appreci- which he is engaged. ated. Many a fine boy or girl has missed In the orchards district Pastor R. A. the way because the refreshing and help Salton with .his helpers, including our that come from attending a school of God's veteran colporteur Brother F, Masters, is planting was not his or hers to enjoy. We busily engaged over a wide area stretching do well to give our children every advan- from The Entrance to Ettalong, and Woy tage posible in their struggle against sin Woy to Gosford. A large number of fam- and the world. Next to a godly home, the ilies are interested in the message, and Christian school will prove the greatest Pastor Salton tells us that our colporteur human aid. in this district, Brother J. R. Kent, has In looking at the Elims of life, one that about a dozen families deeply interested is so often overlooked is the place of secret in the mesage. We are making plans to prayer. How many fail here ! But this open a mission in Gosford in the near selfishness, our quarrelling and fighting, living spring, with its shading palms, is future. available to all. Nothing can take the At Avondale our veteran Pastor W. H. actually dry up the springs of love, cut down the shading palms, and where a place of secret prayer. It is the place of Pascoe is busily engaged as he has been power. for the past dozen years or more. At a beautiful Elim once stood, find only a bitter recent church board meeting, it was a Marah. Homes are just what we make pleasure to hear and see a unanimous vote them. I am not speaking of a house, but THE REASON WHY of love and confidence given to this loyal of a home. servant of God and His cause. Pastor The cold old world is filled with hard He [God] has reasons for sending us to Pascoe's monthly reports reveal a volume experiences. Some people misrepresent us. the place toward which our feet have been of work that is little short of astonishing Our good intentions are often misunder- directed. At that very place there may be in one of his age. stood. But when we cross the threshold of someone in need of the help we can give. At Newcastle Pastor David Ferris is the home, if it is indeed an Elim, what refresh- He who sent Philip to the Ethiopian coun- shepherd of the sick, bereaved, and dis- ing awaits us! Here we find love and sym- cillor, Peter to the Roman centurion, and couraged, and not only of them, but of all pathy. Here are those that love and un- the little Israelitish maiden to the help of our people, in this area. Years of labour derstand us. In spite of our shortcomings, Naaman, .the Syrian captain, sends men among the islanders make it a different they receive us just the same. and women and youth today as His repre- proposition when he deals with the "white sentatives to those in need of divine help feller," but his work is much appreciated "Be it ever so humble, and guidance.—"Ministry of Healing," page by our folk and the public generally. There's no place like home." 473.

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LOYALTY HONOUR and that the ceremonial law must be set aside in cases of national emergency. He implied that the Sabbath was a part of the ceremonial law rather than the moral. With Our 11• oys in the Forces I was inclined to debate the issue, but decided to avoid discussion. Other argu- TRUTH PURITY ments which he gave were that some reli- gious organizations, such as the Jewish and Dear Comrades in the Forces, Keep close to God, friends, by prayer Catholic, have made certain concessions, It is my pleasure to write you a letter and the study of His Word, seeking by and that we would be expected to liberalize through the medium of the "Record." words and actions to make your Saviour our beliefs. A question frequently asked Many of you I know personally and you attractive to those with whom you asso- is why our church organization has not are constantly remembered before the ciate, and your life will be fragrant with made a blanket concession or provision for throne of grace. We rejoice as letters blessings. Adventist youth in the Army. An answer frequently come to us, telling of experien- Praying God to richly bless you all, explaining the individual element in our ces which make the Lord very precious to Sincerely your friend, stand never fails to leave an impression you in the midst of dangers from without H. W. Hollingsworth. of how vital our beliefs are to us. as well as from within. How good it is to Realizing that the chaplain was merely experience the fulfilment of this promise trying to impress us with logic, we felt in our lives: "When the enemy shall come we should carry the question to our com- in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall Living a Spiritual Life manding officer. The chaplain readily lift up a standard against him." The agreed, and offered to accompany one of devil is launching a major offensive I was inducted into the Army in the us. I remained "in charge" of his office against those who "fear God, and keep early part of the fourth week after my while he and my friend went to our com- His commandments," and your advance graduation in 1941. Before the week-end pany commander. The captain was cour- or retreat will determine whether you will arrived, I had been assigned to Camp teous and generous. He stated that we be a prisoner bound by shackles of sin or for training, and consequently faced no would have no difficulties, and expressed whether you will have victory and will difficulties in regard to the Sabbath during pleasure in having men of our "calibre" triumph over the world, the flesh, and the the time of my processing, the term ap- in his company. devil. plied to reception-centre activity. An interesting sequel to this incident is While the devil is destroying the bodies My few days in the reception centre that this same chaplain later was placed and souls of so many promising young might bear a brief statement or two. When in charge of our Adventist society and people through vice and sin, we are glad I was inducted, I recalled a bit of advice vesper services. Before being transferred that there are scores, who, like Elijah, that had been given at our college—to take to another camp recently, he spoke to us have not bowed the knee to Baal. Today the first logical opportunity to inform my as a group and stated that he had never God is calling for men and women "whose superiors of my religious convictions. At worked with any people more faithful and conscience is as true to duty as the needle the time I was interviewed in regard to more sincere than we. He has on occasions to the pole; men who will stand for the classification for Army duties, I explained held up the Adventists as fine examples. right though the heavens fall." This is to the interviewer that I was a Seventh- (To be continued.) God's purpose for each one of you, and day Adventist. He attached a note to that remember, God is willing to give you the effect to my classification card. This, in strength you need to measure up to this addition to my class 1-A-O standing, standard. When we hear such expres- seemed sufficient to obtain assignment to News Notes sions as these: "If all Christians were like a medical training centre. I had no prob- On a recent date we were very much him, then I would want to be one"; or "If lem whatsoever connected with non-corn- all your boys were like —, then we would batancy. interested to receive a letter from one of never question their privileges"; or "He is Realizing the significance attached to our girls who is on active service in the the cleanest young man I have ever met," the General Classification Test given dur- Middle East, Nurse Joyce Cherry. This young lady writes in a strain that suggests we know that God is making you a mighty ing the processing period, I determined influence for good where you are located. to do my very best. Having a fair idea her heart is full of courage and that she is anxious to do what she can where she is. Your influence will tell upon the lives from college days of what was expected Our sister speaks of her desire to help of your comrades even though you may in such a test, I scored 146—high enough never know. Recently I learned of a man to place me well up in Group 1. It has "the boys." God bless such a high and holy resolve. It has been her privilege to in the army who decided to live a better helped indirectly in getting me into my life because of the influence of some of present work. I cannot help feeling a visit many places of interest in the Holy Land, and she also tells of a visit to one of you lads, and that all unknown to you. sense of gratitude to the Lord, who cer- For your encouragement let me quote our schools in the Middle East, where she tainly directed my thought during those was able to tell our brethren and sisters these wonderful words from "Steps to bewildering days. there of the College in New Zealand and Christ": "The humblest and poorest of I arrived at the camp on Thursday the work generally in the Homeland. the disciples of Jesus can be a blessing afternoon, June 26, 1941, in company with Though she was compelled to speak to others. They may not realize that they another Seventh-day Adventist boy. The are doing any special good, but by their through an interpreter, they all seemed following day, at the first opportunity, we to appreciate her message. unconscious influence they may start both went to call upon the head chaplain waves of blessing that will widen and of the camp. He was gracious and kindly Pastor Maxwell, the M.V. Secretary for deepen, and the blessed results they may in his reception of our problem. His first South N.S.W., has just returned from a never know until the day of final reward. act was to call one of the under-chaplains, visit to the west of his conference, and They do not feel or know that they are a Jewish chaplain, and assign us to his brings a most inspiring report of his visit doing anything great. They are not re- keeping, with instructions to arrange for with about fifteen of our boys stationed at quired to weary themselves with anxiety our privileges. The colonel showed to the Wagga. These boys are of good courage, about success. They have only to go for- chaplain the letter from Washington in and Brother Maxwell was impressed with ward quietly, doing faithfully the work regard to Adventist boys in the Army. their deep sense of loyalty to the message. that God's providence assigns, and their With this as a basis, the chaplain began. May God greatly bless the witness of these life will not be in vain." We evidently were the first Adventist and many others of our true-hearted lads As you read these lines-you may be right soldiers for whom he had had to make serving God and their country today. in the midst of shot and shell or it may be arrangements. The first thing he did was that you are doing some very menial task to take us to his office for a bit of "coun- The Wahroonga War Service Band re- in camp, but remember that the way you sel." He explained that in the Army strict cently welcomed home from the Middle do what "God's providence assigns" will religious principle was set aside in order East Des. Adair, son of Brother and Sister give character to the influence you exert. for the organization to function efficiently. George Adair. What a wonderful time it Men and women are watching your HiS intention seemed to be to impress us will be when the soldiers of the heavenly actions, and the cause you represent will that our position was questionable, and King are bidden welcome to the banquet rise in status among the real values of life that we would get few, if any, privileges. within the City of Light! or will go down to the level of mere pro- He went on to say that the Army was Is your War Service Band faithfully ful- fession. asking no one to disobey the moral law, filling its purpose? 26/4/43 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD graph Department in this State, while the MASON.—Mildred Mary, beloved daugh- bride is a daughter of Pastor and Mrs. E. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Mason of Bolton Point, Official Organ of the R. Whitehead, of the South New South N.S.W., passed away on February 18, 1943, AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE Wales Conference. After the ceremony in aged four and a half years. Among the OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS the church, a large number of guests re- last acts of this dear little girl's life was paired to the festal hall where congratu- her appeal to her grandma for the usual Editor: - S. V. Stratford lations and good wishes were extended to mission offering to swell the Appeal funds. the happy pair. May the choicest blessing On a quiet hillside, overlooking the Moris- Single Subscription, per year. post paid - 5/- of God be richly bestowed upon them as set Road, Toronto, we laid her to rest till they establish their home and unitedly the morning breaks and the shadows flee. Order through your conference office, or continue to serve Him. send direct to the Signs Publishing Co., Almost the entire congregation from the Warburton, Victoria. Erwin E. Roenfelt. Toronto church gathered at the graveside All copy for the paper should be sent to The to pay their last respects to the memory of Editor, Record, "Mizpah," Wahroonga, N.S.W. a sweet little girl. To the parents and all Advertisements approved by the Editor who mourn we extend sincere sympathy. will be inserted at a charge of 2/6 each. J. W. Kent. Printed weekly for the Conference by the GUNSON.—After a brief illness, as the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria result of a stroke, Sister E. Gunson of "We would yield with gladness Myrtleford, Victoria, passed peacefully to WEDDING BELLS Our treasures to Him to keep." her rest on March 30, 1943, at the age of seventy-five years. Sister Gunson accepted the message about thirty years ago and HOOPER.—On March 21, 1943, at Guild- TREE-KNOTT. — Oscar Lewis Tree of Was a faithful witness, her neighbours ford, W.A., Gladys, wife of Brother H. bearing testimony to her love and devo- Eyre's Peninsula, S.A., and Ivy Knott of Hooper and mother of baby Geoffrey, Norton Summit, were united in the sacred tion to her Lord and the message she loved passed away suddenly. We laid her to so dearly. Just prior to her death she bonds of matrimony at Prospect on Feb- rest in the Karrakatta cemetery, pointing ruary 17, 1943. We wish these young peo- took an active part in the Ingathering the sorrowing relatives and friends to the campaign. We believe she will be among ple the blessing of God in their united life. glad reunion day so soon to dawn. The W. M. R. Scragg. those whom the Lord shall call at His services at the Perth church and the second advent. Services at the home and graveside were conducted by Pastor L. D. graveside were conducted by the writer, C 0 OKE - WADE.—The City Church, A. Lemke and the writer. L. C. Naden. Adelaide, was filled with people on the assisted by the Methodist minister, Mr. evening of March 24, 1943, when Austin Allen, at the graveside. R. A. Wood. Percival Cooke and Mavis Tryphena Wade BUCHANAN.—The heartfelt sympathy were joined together in sacred wedlock. of their many friends is extended to Mr. RETURN THANKS and Mrs. Buchanan, formerly of Lismore The bride was a stenographer in the Brother C. Mack and family of Warbur- Health Food Factory Office,. Adelaide, and and Kyogle, N.S.W., who recently received the sad news of the death of their eldest ton, Victoria, desire to express their deep the bridegroom is one of our young evan- appreciation to the many friends who sent gelists connected with the City Mission. child, Spencer Donald, in New Guinea, on February 4. "Mother" was his last word messages of Christian love and sympathy Adelaide. May God bless these two young to them in their hour of sorrow. They people as they join hands and hearts in as he passed away in the arms of his com- panions. His mother and his sister Jean, desire all to accept this as a personal the work of God. They will reside at acknowledgment. Prospect, S.A. W. M. R. Scragg. who is a trusted worker in the Sydney Cafe, are members of the Marrickville GILLIS-WALL.—The Avondale church, church. His aunts, the Misses Morrison, Notices Cooranbong, N.S.W., was the scene of a are known to many of God's people. A. H. White. WANTED.—Good strong Adventist boy happy wedding ceremony on the evening or girl, 16-18 years, for work on poultry of March 25, 1943, when Leslie Gillis and farm. Good home, good wages to right Elsie Wall were united in holy matrimony. NORMAN.— William Morris Norman. aged thirty-two, beloved husband of Kath- person. Apply C. Fisher, Cooranbong, New The bride's parents are well known at South Wales. Avondale. The bridegroom is the son of leen Ellen Norman, late of Pennant Hills, N.S.W., passed to his rest on April 4, 1943, Pastor and Mrs. W. Gillis, and is occupy- WANTED by young man in Army, mid- ing a responsible position in Sydney. The at the Bathurst Hospital. Our brother had been a sufferer for some years. We dle-aged woman to care for invalid mother young couple were the recipients of many in small country town. Nursing experience heartfelt congratulations as well as many laid him to rest in the presence of many friends in the Rookwood cemetery, there preferred. For further particulars apply gifts. May God richly bless them both as Editor, "Record." they seek to live their lives for Him. to await the call of the Life-giver. Com- W. Gillis. forting words from Holy Writ were spoken both at the chapel and graveside. To the Week of Prayer, 1943 BUSHBY-ANDERSON.—Sergeant Wil- sorrowing widow and relatives we extend We call the attention of our readers to fred Bushby and Ruth Mary Anderson our heartfelt sympathy. H. C. Harker. the fact that the annual Week of Prayer were united in matrimony at the City is to be observed as follows:— Church, Adelaide, on the evening of March BARON.—At Sunnyside, Cooranbong, on Victoria, April 10-17. 11, 1943. Friends gathered in number on March 25, 1943, at the age of seventy years, Queensland, North and South N.S.W., the special occasion to shower their ap- Beatrice A. Baron, the wife of Brother C. Tasmania, and South Australia, May proval on the happy bride and bride- D. Baron, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus. 15-22. groom. The bride worked in our confer- Sister Baron accepted the message under North Queensland, West Australia, and ence office for some considerable time, the labours of Pastor Corliss in Adelaide New Zealand, June 12-19. and the bridegroom is a graduate of the fifty-five years ago. With her husband. It would be well for conference and Sydney Sanitarium, but is now a sergeant whom she was instrumental in leading church officers and leaders, if they are not in an ambulance unit. We wish them into the truth, she laboured in Lord Howe already doing so, to lay their plans for both God's very richest blessing in a happy Island, New Zealand, Victoria, and New these very important meetings. married life. They will reside at Perth. South Wales, where many friends will re- Living as we are in a world of strife and W. M. R. Scragg. member her benevolent spirit and min- bloodshed, with hatred and enmity ruling istrations. Kind, faithful, and true she the lives of so many, and especially with RACE-WHITEHEAD. — In the evening remained to the end, leaving behind to moral standards being dragged in the of April 7, in the Stanmore church, N.S.W., mourn her loss her husband, Brother C. dust, we need all the uplift this special amid tastefully arranged floral decora- Baron, one sister, Mrs. E. Southon, one season of seeking God can bring to us. tions and in the presence of a large num- son, Harold Baron, and one daughter, Mrs. Never before have we faced such a situa- ber of relatives and friends, Gordon Alwyn Salem of Adelaide. Assisted by Pastor G. tion as that in which we now find our- Race and Gwendolen Whitehead were G. Stewart, the writer laid this saintly selves. Shall we not claim the promise of united in holy wedlock. The bridegroom, pioneer to rest in the Avondale cemetery God, "Ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when a highly esteemed member of the Stan- until the great Life-giver comes to take ye shall search for Me with all your heart." more church, is employed in the Tele- His loved ones home. W. H. Pascoe. Editor. 8 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 26/4/43

other travellers. Tracts used for enclosure and discouragements which more or less in the Appeal Magazines and in the forced him to give it up. But he wouldn't, "Signs" are "Nicotine Knockout," "Your because he realized that if he rejected it BREVITIES Bible Says," "Evangel Series," radio cir- he would be doomed, for he understood culars, etc. Recently we received a letter that this was the light the angel brought from a man who, when passing through, to him from heaven. had taken a "Nicotine Knockout" tract It was the writer's privilege to baptize Early in April Pastor E. H. Guilliard from the rack. He requested that we arrived in Brisbane to commence his visit- this man and his family and four others help him overcome the tobacco habit. We with him very recently. ing among our boys in the Forces. He wrote to him, and also posted to him a expected to go almost direct to Darwin, There are eleven families in his village copy of Dr. Kress's excellent little book, who are definitely interested in the truth and found the authorities helpful in giv- "The Cigarette as a Physician Sees It." ing permission and arranging transport. and are attending our Sabbath school as We pray that he might have the victory. the result of this good brother's testimony. I recently met a minister of another de- Others are now rejoicing with him in this Owing to his own failing health and the nomination who informed me that he constant strain which his wife's condition heaven-found light. After his baptism he obtains some useful material from this offered one of his houses to be converted of health places upon him, Pastor C. H. railway literature rack. Another man, a Watson finds it impossible to continue into a prayer hall. Surely the Lord is lay preacher, does likewise. I was en- fulfilling His Word in these last days: all of his present heavy responsibilities. gaged in filling the rack to capacity on Therefore he has been relieved of his "And it shall come to pass afterward, that one ocassion, when a troop train steamed I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; duties as General Manager of the Aus- in. Soon the R.A.A.F personnel it carried tralasian Conference Association Limited, and your sons and your daughters shall swarmed over the platform, and many prophesy, your old men shall dream and Chairman of the Sydney Sanitarium came to the rack, taking out tracts, papers, Hospital Board. Pending action to be and magazines. This goes on day and dreams, your young men shall see visions." taken at the time of the Annual Meeting, night. Let us pray then that the Spirit of Joel 2: 28. Brother R. H. Adair will carry the man- God will accomplish much, while men and agement of the A.C.A., while Pastor E. B. women read this literature, as they "run Rudge will act as Chairman of the Sydney to and fro." "No Atheists Aboard Rafts" Sanitarium Board. Pastor Watson retains Recently two of our members made a his position of President of the Austral- larger literature rack to replace the smaller ALFRED W. PETERSON asian Division. one in operation on the Maryborough, "There are no atheists aboard rafts in station. We had little difficulty in obtain- the middle of the ocean. You really get ing permission to put up these racks. A close to God out there. You know He is c/1 Word of Appreciation small charge of 10s. 6d. a year is made. An the only One who can help you," said a excellent position for such a rack is on young sergeant, who with others took to Some time ago we appealed through the a main line, and where the station has the life-rafts when the ill-fated plane un- columns of the "Record" and "Signs" for dining-rooms. der the command of Captain Eddie Ricken- magazines, papers, tracts, and small books Many people who are not Adventists are backer was forced down in mid-Pacific, for use in our literature racks operating sending parcels of "Signs." Again we where they drifted for three weeks with on the Bundaberg and Maryborough rail- thank all for their helpfulness, and for only sky above and sea below. This war way stations. The response has been all they have done. May the seed be Wonderful, and supplies continue to come has thrust millions into experiences and abundantly watered, we pray. Our ad- situations which have made them thought- along steadily. We want to thank all dress remains the same: Pastor A. J. those who have sent this literature, and ful, even hungry for the comfort and Campbell, 66 Walker Street, South Bunda- strength which religion only can bring. thank them too for the time they have berg, Queensland. A. J. Campbell. used in gathering it together and parcel- Captain Neyman, U.S.N., tells of a young ling it, and for the postal expenses in- marine on a transport who talked atheism curred. It might be mentioned here that all the way from the United States to the printed matter postage, generally speak- To the Truth Through a Dream Solomon Islands, but later when under fire ing would be sufficient. Parcel and reg- at Guadalcanal, he told his chaplain, "If istered postage are proportionately dearer. S. THOMAS this keeps up, I will be thinking the way This week we have reached the 20,000 you do." The captain said further: "Offi- mark, and so we thought we would send Ratnaswamy is a good Christian. He cers and enlisted men of the navy are face along a little note of appreciation through was educated in one of the Christian in- to face with realities these days. Grim the courtesy of the "Record" and "Signs," stitutions. He was not satisfied with the prospects confront them. I am constantly to all who have so kindly assisted in this kind of Christian living as seen in the privileged to see with what frank acknowl- enterprise. These twenty thousand pieces churches. Even the lives of some of the edgment of eternal values many of these of literature have come to us in five clergy did not appeal to him; much less officers and men face the uncertainties of hundred and fifty parcels received from their teachings. He was longing for, more their naval and patriotic service. I have all states, and all within the space of two light. One day he dreamed that an angel seen officers and men come to me for sup- and a half months! Here are some of the was bringing a light from heaven to him. plies of Bibles, prayer books, hymnals, and individual items: "Signs," 10,500; Ap- As the angel approached him with that religious helps before sailing." They hun- peal Magazines, more than 1,000; "Watch- great light, Ratnaswamy was so terrified ger for the Word. Some are on ships that man," 1,700; radio circulars, over 1,000; that he ran away from the light. But he must go wherever the necessities of war "Good News," 1,000; "Prophecy Speaks," noticed the moment he began to reject the dictate. Some go on tasks from which 700; "Interpreters," 1,100; Tracts, 1,500; light from heaven it was slowly being none may return. Some are in camps and miscellaneous, 2,000. withdrawn from him. Now something where they are being drilled in the art of From two hundred to one thousand prompted him to go and take hold of the modern warfare. Some are in hospitals pieces of literature are taken from the light that God was sending to him from where the fortunes of war have given them Free Literature Rack here at Bundaberg heaven. At once he ran to the angel and time to be thoughtful. Some are in prison railway station each week, according to took possession of the light, and brought camps where they too have time to think. the rise and fall of traffic that takes it home and set it there. He, his wife, and They hunger for the Word. place on this line. Much time is spent children were now rejoicing and walking by thousands travelling along this line, in that heavenly light. The light of heaven and this enforced "idleness" encourages had brightened their home. many to read, who otherwise would not Soon after this dream one of our work- ASSURANCE take the time to do so. All literature is ers visited this village. He talked with God has resources of power of which we stamped with the words "Please pass this Ratnaswamy about the message for this as yet know nothing, and from these He on." Doubtless much of it is passed on to time. Ratnaswamy was impressed with will supply us in our time of need. . . . others, and finds its way into homes the Scriptural evidences given, and he If we will rise to the emergency, and arm throughout the land. More goes into the and his family studied the message with ourselves like men who wait for their military zones and islands to the north. our worker regularly. After an earnest and Lord; if we will work to overcome every Appeal Magazines, with a tract or two deep study of the Scriptures he accepted defect in our characters, God will give us enclosed (we glue these in) have a very the message and began to keep the Sab- increased light and strength and help.— special appeal to men of the forces and to bath. Then followed some persecutions "Messages to Young People," page 106.