# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1938_S13
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

President’s Report ; 18

be truly beneficial to our brethren in South America and also to
our boards in the United States which supervise this work for
Synod.

Another official visit was sanctioned by the Board of Directors,
that of Dr. J. H.C. Fritz to Australia. Dean Fritz represented our
Synod at the centenary celebration of our brethren in Australia,
visited their convention, their college and seminary, delivered many
lectures, and established many contacts to the great joy of our
brethren on the island continent.

Your President carried on quite an extensive official correspon-
dence. Frequently requests for advice were received. This was
cheerfully and gladly given when it did not collide or interfere
with the prerogatives of the District President or other District
officials. When matters came under the jurisdiction of the District
officials, inquirers or appellants were directed to them.

With special gratitude do we acknowledge the gracious gui-
dance of God which kept us not merely in pure doctrine generally,
but also prevented us from the folly of mingling the issues of
Church and State. In this day of chaotic world conditions and
confused thinking about national and international situations, with
its many violations of the Scriptural principle of separation of
Church and State, God has graciously guided our beloved Synod
and her pastors and people to “render unto Caesar the things
which are Caesar’s and unto God the things that are God’s.” May
He continue to guide us upon this Scriptural course!

In conclusion let me state that it has been my privilege to visit
personally many conferences and mass-meetings in different parts
of Synod to establish contacts and to present Synod’s work.

Now, brethren, let us proceed to the work before us. May God
graciously bless our deliberations and grant us His Holy Spirit
that we may arrive at wholesome, God-pleasing resolutions to the
glory of God and the welfare and extension of Christ’s glorious
kingdom! Amen.