Olivet Nazarene University Digital Commons @ Olivet Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today Church of the Nazarene 7-5-1961 Herald of Holiness Volume 50 Number 19 (1961) W. T. Purkiser (Editor) Nazarene Publishing House Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, History of Christianity Commons, Missions and World Christianity Commons, and the Practical Theology Commons Recommended Citation Purkiser, W. T. (Editor), "Herald of Holiness Volume 50 Number 19 (1961)" (1961). Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today. 794. https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/cotn_hoh/794 This Journal Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Church of the Nazarene at Digital Commons @ Olivet. It has been accepted for inclusion in Herald of Holiness/Holiness Today by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Olivet. For more information, please contact [email protected]. G. B. WILLIAMSON BIBLE INSTITUTE Coban, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala By W. T. PURKISER Jose E. Rodriguez, and Rev. Ismael Amaya present Our Spanish Work articles of general interest which demonstrate the Eyes around the world are turned toward Latin high quality ol our Spanish writers. Evaluations America. The Spanish-speaking countries “south of the Spanish Department and its literature are of the border” may well hold the key to our future. presented by Dr. C. Warren Jones, Colonel Arden L. Many of these lands are awaking from the sleep of Bennett, and Dr. George Coulter. centuries. New and strong nationalistic movements The editor is indebted to Dr. Reza for gathering are growing. Protestantism must be even more the material presented here, which is the reason alert to the need for moving into a spiritual vacu­ that accounts for the absence of an article from um. his pen. We are taking advantage of the fifteenth anni­ versary of the Spanish Department to center atten­ // tion on this vital field. From the cover picture By Their Fruits of the Williamson Bible Institute in Guatemala Ye Shall Know Them#/ to the missionary map showing our Latin fields on the last page, the focus of interest in this issue of The Spanish Department with its varied activi­ the Herald is the Spanish work of the Church ties provides a special and distinctive satisfaction of the Nazarene. to your Publishing House. It enables us to activate Vitally interested in the work of the Spanish one important word in our motto: “The full gospel Department from its inception, Mr. M. A. Lunn, to the WHOLE world by the printed page.” It manager of the Na/.arene Publishing House, has gives an international and world-wide accent to contributed a Guest Editorial. The article on our program. page 5 by Rev. Diego M. Ortiz of Nicaragua was Also, there is much gratification in the really written in Spanish, and translated by Dr. Hono- amazing expansion and outreach of this fairly rato 1. Reza, head ol the Spanish Department and new' branch of our publishing ministry. From the editor in chief of Spanish publications. first months, it was apparent that the head of this department, Dr. H. T. Reza, was not going to be Rev. Sergio Franco, Rev. E. Julca of Peru, Rev. content with a slow, conservative administration. His far-reaching plans were immediately evident. It wasn’t long until the Spanish Department was sending out not only a Spanish HERALD OF HOLINESS, but tracts and books and gospel song- books in Spanish. Further proof, if such is needed, of Dr. Reza’s vision is seen in the Spanish Radio Broadcast which he initiated and ol which he is the principal speak­ er. The Cover Brother Reza is not only a tireless worker and The Nazarene Bible an aggressive leader, he is a friendly and co­ Training School in Co- operative Christian associate. No cross-purposes, _____ ban, Guatemala, dates back to 1923. In 1950, just mutual desires to advance the cause of Christ the school was expanded and relocated, and and to further the outreach of the Church of the is now known as the G. B. Williamson Bible Nazarene to our Spanish-speaking friends. Institute. The campus consists of approximate­ ly twenty acres. The school is staffed with “By their fruits ye shall know them.” The work five missionary teachers, Rev. Russell Birch­ of our hands for the last fifteen years should give ard, the director, and Mrs. Birchard; the Allen you an image of your Publishing House and we Wilsons; and Mrs. Betty Sedat. Three national hope a new concept of the power of the printed workers also serve in the school. The 1960 enrollment was seventeen resident students, word in spreading scriptural holiness. and forty correspondence students. M. A. L i'n n , Manage) NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE General Superintendent Vanderpool RESPONSIBILITIES IN ALL of life’s relationships, accepted The privileges coming to a citizen of privileges demand assumed responsibili­ a nation whose laws are based on the ties. The privileges and benefits of a claims of God and the rights of men are Christian home are innumerable. Home! invaluable. Protection from aggression, What a beautiful word! Whose pulse freedom of speech and worship, public does not quicken at the sight of the lights schools, right of trial by jury, the right of home? Home stands for love, peace, “to have and to hold” that which is ac­ rest, safety, food, worship, and hope. quired by toil, thrift, and inheritance, This sense of feeling that one belongs to assistance programs for the aged or in­ a treasured union is a benefit without firm—these are only a few of the privi­ an equal. With these cherished privileges leges coming to citizens of countries of home come inescapable responsibili­ touched by the gospel. ties. Love, loyalty, financial and moral support—the investment of self without The name of his country, or the sight a murmur—are acknowledged responsi­ of his flag, stirs the heart of any patriot. bilities and must be accepted by every Accepted privileges of his country lay member. claim to his loyal support. The citizen’s Countless privileges radiate from the failure here forms the seeds of anarchy church: fellowship that brings mutual and disintegration of the government blessings, service training, Christian cul­ and the loss of his privileges. ture, spiritual growth and guidance, Though the older and the stronger may social benefits, opportunities to make in­ carry the heavy share of the burden, the vestments of talents that will guarantee younger or the weaker are not exempt certain lasting returns and assure one from responsibility. When the task as­ of participation in the Great Commis­ signed is commensurate with the ability sion—“Go ye.” In return for these privi­ to perform, the responsibility to perform leges the responsibility of loyalty, love, becomes equally mandatory. co-operation, together with support by Disloyalty to responsibility forfeits the tithe and offerings, are but reasonable rights to privileges in the home, the demands. church, and the nation. All earth— a beautiful, wide gate Today where sick and lame Lost Power Of thronging multitudes still wait Relief “in Jesus’ name”! There never was a time of need Where are the Peters for this hour Like this to realize Of worldly fear and gloom Here too are men with wounds that bleed, To channel healing love and power To say to them, “Arise!" From that small Upper Room? Ever the same despair and grief Oh, could it be that we have lost With which all lives are stirred! The miracle of Pentecost? But who, with Peter’s firm belief, Dares speak, in faith, that ivord? By BERNIECE AYERS HALL JULY 5, 1961 • (363) 3 Contents . General Articles 2-3 Editorials 4 How Important Are You? Milo L. Arnold T e le g ra m . 5 What Time Is It? Diego M. Ortiz Charleston, West Virginia—New Mercy: 1 )ivinc or Human, Sergio Franco Church of the Nazarene organized at Rayenswood, West Virginia, Mag 7 1 he Marvels of God. Esperidion Julra 28 with fifteen charter members. <S I Am ,i Debtor! Jose C. Rodriguez Grounds purchased and building !» From a Small Acorn to a Towering Oak, C. Warren Jones erected by use of revolving funds. 10 Nazarene Spanish Publications as I See Them, Rev. Dayton Lockard appointed pas­ Arden L. Rennett tor. Future exceedingly bright.—H. H. 10-G 1 hat the World May Know . ." George Coulter Hendershot. Superintendent of Wes/ 10-11 The Bible, the Fascinating Book, Ismael E. Amaya Virginia District. 11 Wearing Glasses for Better Hearing. Wilbur T. Dodson AW\\VV\\\\VV\\\\V\\\V\\\V\V\\VVV\\\\\V\\\\\Y\\\\\YVV\\\VV\\\V Dr. and Mrs. David Hynd, retired Poetry pioneer missionaries to Swaziland, South 3 Lost Power, Berniece Ayers Hall Africa, (they served in Africa from 1924 15 “As unto Him," Christine White until May of this year) are now visiting Departments relatives and friends in Great Britain. 12 Evangelism They will spend six months in Scotland, Foreign Missions and then return to make their home 13 Servicemen's Commission in the Bremersdorp area in South Africa. The Bible Lesson Because of his outstanding efforts among For Christian Action the African people. Dr. Hynd has been 14 District Activities honored by the British government on 15 The Local Churches four occasions, including the Order of IS News of the Religious World the British Empire from King George VI, The Answer Corner the Silver Jubilee medal, and the Coro­ HERALD OF HOLINESS: W. T. Purkiser, Editor in nation medal. Dr. Hynd plans to con­ Chief; Velma I. Knight, Office Editor; Dave Lawlor, Art tinue some medical practice in semi- Director.