# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1935_S10
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

10 Proceedings of Thirty-Sixth Regular Convention,

over the fact that we are permitted to take part in it!. The world
will take but little note of what we here say and do. No wonder;
for the real purpose of our gathering lies beyond the world’s ken.
And yet, it remains a fact that the things of chief importance in
the world are achieved by and in the Church. The work of the
Church creates eternal values, while all else, however much it may
glitter and agitate the nations, has only transient values.

As Synod has directed, I have assigned the reports and memo-
rials to various committees. These committees have been so consti-
tuted that all Districts find representation in proportion to their
numerical strength. Our committees can be a very effective means
toward dispatching our business with discretion. They should be
conscious of their responsibility and go about their work with sincere
prayers to the Holy Spirit for light and guidance. .

I need not go to any great length in reporting on my own work
as your President. Suffice it to say that I have visited District con-
ventions, inspected the work of Synod’s institutions, attended many
board and committee meetings, delivered many opinions, and, as
usual, have taken care of a vast correspondence. The Vice-Presidents,
with whom I have been in close touch, have given me ready assistance.
They gladly sacrificed much time for Synod. Due to the great
number of District meetings in the month of June I enlisted the
service of some professors and pastors to act as my representatives.

And now, brethren, let us begin our work. The God of peace,
that brought again from the death our Lord Jesus, that great Shep-
herd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you
that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to
whom be glory forever and ever! Amen.