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Show 44 The Missionary Herald January We are much pleased with this, as it is one more step towards putting the evangelical churches on a full equality with all others in the country. As Protestants we certainly have reason for gratitude to the present ministry for recognizing the schools at Samo-kov as equal to the state gymnasia, and for recognizing the ordination of our pastors as valid before the law. "In general, our work is going on much as usual. Of course many of the men from our communities are in the ranks, and women predominate in the Sunday congregations. Also there is more difficulty in traveling than in time of peace. The railway service is kept up, with considerable irregularity in time-tables. The requisitioning of animals and vehicles for military purposes makes it difficult and expensive to get transportation off the railway lines. But these things are unavoidable in a state at war. Thus far we have had no difficulty in getting permits to travel from the military authorities, although we have not tried to visit places near the boundaries. I think the authorities realize that we intend to give no cause for complaint and that we are by no means dangerous people." THE PORTFOLIO Evangelistic Work at a Jungle Station in Siam The morning of our last day in Tap Teang we spent in the corner of the market, where the evangelists preached to the people. It was fascinating to watch especially the old men from the country drift by in the throng and stop to listen. Then as they were caught by some word of truth, we would see them sit down on the edge of the platform from which the evangelists spoke. As the truth was opened out, these old men would begin to nod assent, to express their delight, to ask questions, and they would end by climbing up on the platform. Forgetting all other errands, they learned all they could of this new story to take back with them to their villages. We saw the seed of the Kingdom sown on absolutely new soil, and realized that each one of these old men would be the beginning of a new work of evangelization. Robert E. Speer, in Missionary Review of the World for November. The Most Traveled Highway in Europe The main traveled highway in Europe this year is that path which leads down the Valley of the Silent Mystery. All other roads are blocked. And down that path, since August 1 of last year, 5,000,000 men have passed - 5,000,000 men in the full prime and strength of life, hurried to an untimely passing by the rude thrust of war. In spite of the clamor of conflict throughout the Continent and the clash of arms, one may realize that the real interest of many millions more will be found to be centered on the gate at the end of the pathway and the great problem as to what lies beyond. Whatever else the war is doing, it is creating the / psychological^atmosphere wherein hu- ^-rrranity^oTesires to know the subtler facts of life and death. Materialism is reaching its climax in the strife and yielding place inevitably to the charm of the soul. The pathway is a dark and bloody one, yet it may be defined as that of painful progress toward a higher goal. From the Christian Register. Sayings of Wise Men That land is henceforth my country which most needs the gospel.-Count Zinzendorf. The church which ceases to be evangelistic will soon cease to be evangelical.-. Aieirander Duff. |