# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1962_S141
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140 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 8

Whereas, According to Martin Luther, the church
must be the conscience of the state, addressing itself to
the correction of problems and tensions which interfere
with the fulfillment of God’s will through His instrument
the state; and

Wuereas, The primary purpose of the church — the
winning of people for Christ —may become blurred or
muted as its concern for the temporal affairs of men
is overemphasized; and

Wuereas, Current questions should be answered in
the light of the message of the Cross; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention remind the pastors,
teachers, leaders, and members of the Synod that they
are committed to carrying out their total service as
members of the body of Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That we reaffirm our belief in the rele-
vance of the Gospel for the Christian in his relation to
all his fellowmen and in his functions as a witness of
the Lord who has redeemed him.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

COMMITTEE 8 — Church Literature
and Publications

Report of Concordia Publishing House
RESOLUTION 8-01
Report 701, pp. 290—300, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The affairs of Concordia Publishing House
have been conducted conscientiously, efficiently, and
effectively; and

Wuereas, Concordia Publishing House has been a
mighty arm in disseminating the Word through the
printed page and other media; therefore be it

Resolved, That we accept the report of Concordia
Publishing House; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the general manager,

The convention exhibit of Concordia Publishing House attracted
much attention to the church’s ministry of the printed word.

the board of directors, and the staff of more than 600
members for their dedicated service; and be it finally
Resolved, That we bespeak God’s blessings for the
continued expansion of plant and services.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Make Available Theological Publications
Not Easily Accessible or Out of Print
RESOLUTION 8-02

Memorial 712, p.308, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The fathers of our church were loyal to
the Holy Scriptures and the Confessions of the Lu-
theran Church; and

Wuereas, The writings of our fathers contain much
that is pertinent to the understanding of Christian doc-
trine and the strengthening of our faith; and

Wuereas, Many of the works of the eminent theolo-
gians of our church are not easily accessible; and

Wuereas, It is highly desirable that we study and
appreciate the rich literary heritage which we have
received from our fathers; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention of the Synod request
the Commission on Church Literature to consider the
publishing and reprinting of theological books and es-
says not now easily accessible, such as A. L. Graebner’s
Outlines of Doctrinal Theology, Theodore Engelder’s
Scripture Cannot Be Broken and Reason and Revela-
tion, the Concordia Triglotta with its historical intro-
duction, and any other books or essays which the com-
mission feels would be pertinent to present-day needs.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Expansion of Concordia Publishing House
Plant Facilities
RESOLUTION 8-03
Report 701, pp. 280—300, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, During the past decade the sales volume
of Concordia Publishing House has nearly tripled; and

Wuereas, Concordia Publishing House must expand
its present plant facilities in order to continue to supply
the needs of our growing church effectively; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That this convention authorize Concordia
Publishing House to expend approximately $2,000,000.00
from its operating income for this purpose.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Publication of “The Lutheran Chaplain”
RESOLUTION 8-04
Memorial 216, p.139, Reporis and Memorials

Wuereas, The Lutheran Chaplain fills a demonstrable
need in the important cause of ministering to the large
number of our men and women in the Armed Forces;
and