The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1881, Page 4

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different synods mostly belong, and of these

in Missouri, but since their remoyal to the

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How then could she have met such a sad dis-
aster?—Why, because a light appeared which
was not noted on the chart, and the captain
was deceived by it! He mistook it for another
light that was on the chart, and so, when he
supposed he was running out to sea, he was
reilly running in upon the breakers! How’
great a mistake, and how terrible the con-
sequences ?—Every reader of these lines is sail-
ing on a more hazardous voyage than this ship
attempted, and has the command of a nobler
vessel and a richer freight than hers; yes,
richer than all the treasures of the world!
Thousands of plans are laid to mislead and
divert him from his course. False lights are
purposely held out to betray him, and tides
and currents, of almost resistless power, set
against him from every point of the compass.
Will he steer clear of them all? Shall we see
him push out into the broad sea, with a bright
sky, a fair wind, and sails all set for the
desired haven? Will he accomplish the voyage,
and his fears and perils be all exchanged for
the tranquillity. and joy of a happy home?
—It will depend on two things.—1st, Whether
he has the true chart, and takes’ good heed to
it. It is known as the Holy Scriptures, and it
lays down the position of every light on the
voyage; and he may be sure that any light
that is not found on that chart is to be
shunned.—2nd, Whether he commits himself
and the whole direction of his voyage to Him
whose footsteps are on the sea, and who rides
upon the wings of the wind—Jesus—the best
pilot. He who sends the storm, steers the
vessel.—No one ever put his trust in Him
and was confounded.—Farewell, then—dear
voyager—young and old! I wish you a safe
and happy voyage in the year 1881!! Be sober
—be vigilant—keep your chart always spread
before you, and daily ask Him, to whose direc-
tion you have committed the voyage, what
course he would have you, this day, to steer.—
OBE.

house brought out the hymn books and requested
the missionary to sing and pray with them.
With tears of joy they united in singing one of
those sweet Lutheran hymns that had so often
comforted their hearts in times past.

Tue Kine or Swepen, Oskar II, has called
upon all the churches of Sweden to take up a
collection before the 1st of May, 1881, for the
benefit of the Swedish Lutheran Church in
Philadelphia.

Our Pusuisurxc House at St. Louis has be-
gun to publish a new edition of Luther's Works
in 24 large volumes. The first volume has al-
reddy appeared. It is a great undertaking and
will surely prove a great blessing to our church
in this country; for among all human writings
there are none equal to the writings of the great
Reformer. When we were yet a student we
once’ visited a Presbyterian Doctor of Divinity,
and as we looked at the buoks in his study, he
asked us whether we could find the book which,
next to the Bible, was dearest to him. We
were at a loss to find the volume among the
many books that lined the walls of the study.
He at last pointed it out to us. " It was a
translation of Luther's Commentary on the
Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians. ‘That is
my favorite book,’’ the Doctor said, “I read it
daily. Luther Jays down the great doctrine of
Justification so well.- Other commentaries are
as clear as mud, but Luther's is as clear as sun-
light. -:And then I like Luther, because he
never handles any one with kid gloves.” As
we listened to the eloquent Doctor we thought
there was more Lutheranism in him than in
many ‘2 so-called Lutheran minister whose
library contains not a single work of Luther's.

IN THE PAST WEEKS we received letters from
many readers of. the Proncer which our time
will not allow us toanswer separately. Our
friends may rest assured that their comforting
letters are appreciated, and:we heartily thank
them all for their kind words of encouragement..

As we get ready to close our window, our
little PronEER comes forward. He has some-
thing to say yet. Here it is:

A Harpy New YAR To you Au!

The Outlook from the Editor’s Window.

THE LAST MONTH of the year brought us the
sad news of the death of Rev. Prof. W. F.
Lehmann, President of the Lutheran Uni-
versity at Columbus, Ohio, and of the Ey. Lu-
theran Synodical Conference. He fell asleep
in Jesus on the morning of Dec. 1, at the age
of 60 years, 1 month, and 14 days, after a
painful illness of several months, during which
he found comfort in the sweet promises. of the
Gospel and rested solely on the finished work
of his Redeemer. The funeral services were
held on Dec. 3. Telegrams of condolence were
received from the Lutheran Seminaries and
Colleges of the Synodical Conference, and over
60 pastors from abroad and a large multitude
of people followed the mortal remains of their
beloved teacher, pastor, ‘and friend to their
quiet resting-place in Green Lawn Cemetery.—
The sainted Professor, for over 30 years, faith-
fully served the Church in the different posi-
tions to which the Master called him. By
faith in his dear Saviour he was also ready to
meet his God when the hour of death came.
Our loss is his gain. The year 1880 was to him
the year*of jubilee, the year in which the
Master called him from Jabor to sweet rest and
to the eternal joys of heaven. May God make
us all ready for the Master’s call!

THE ALMANACS give the following statistics
of the Lutheran Church in this country, em-
bracing all the churches that bear the Lutheran
name: Synods, 56; ministers, 3174; churches,
5683; communicants, 750,000; Seminaries, 20;
Colleges, 25; High Schools and Academies, 28;
Orphans’ Homes, 19; Asylums for the Aged, 3;
Hospitals, 4; Deaf and Dumb Institution, 1;
Church papers published in five different
languages, 72; Book Agencies, 25; Missionary
Soéieties, 7; Agencies for Immigrants, 6.
There are four General Bodies to which the

Valuable Lutheran Tracts.

Tre’ Worrny Communicant. Second Edition,
Single Copies, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents; per
hundred, $4.50. 5

Inrant Baptism, Its Sweet Comfort and Sure
Ground, as taught in God’s Word. Second Edition.
Single.copies, 10 cents; per dozen, 75 cents; per
hundred, $7.00. :

Tue EvANGeEiica, Lurueran Cuurcu, The True
Visible Church of God on Earth: Second Edition.
Single copies, 3 cents; per dozen, 30 cents; per
hundred, $2.50.

Scuut-Prepict. By Rey. G. F. H. Meiser. Single
copies, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents; per hundred,

00.

the Lutheran Synodical Conference is the
largest, having 1206 ministers.

Our Lurneranx Scuoors in Chicago have
grown remarkably from year to year. In 1856
there was but one Lutheran school there at-
tended by 58 scholars. There are now 4801
pupils under the care of 49 teachers, who not}
only teach the children all that is necessary for
this life, but also educate them for heaven and
lead them to Jesus, the great Friend of children.

Our Misstonary in California has published
& very interesting report of his travels in that
state. Invitations to preach came to him from

(For the ,, Lutheran Pioneer’? .)

He Mistook the Lighti—Great Loss of Life!

Address: Rev. D. Simon, -

23 Armstrong Str., Columbus, Ohio.
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He mistook the light, and what was the con-
sequence? Why, one of the largest ships in the
world, with a. rich cargo, and a company of
three hundred souls and more on board, was
wrecked, in a dark and stormy night, on the

all directions, und at many a place the people} coust of Ireland! ‘The noble ship left her port 10 . 25
listened with joy to the pure Gospel truth| in fine fin, and pith every prospect of aml 10 CS a eon hos
oak} fi . | and speedy voyage—but alas!—not many hours oO we BL

which) they ,had) not heard ‘for’ many aiyear after she was thumping upon the rockentKe 50 «1 “ 9.00

In’ one family especially there was great joy
at the arrival of the missionary. They had
formerly belonged to a Lutheran congregation

sea breaking over her’ with terrific violence,

and threatening tosend people, ship, and cargo, | to one ad .
to instant destruction!—But how could the All business communications to be addressed to

tak W Luth. Concordia Publishing House‘,.M. C. Bar-
mistake the light? Were the captain and his TuEL, Agt', St. Louis, Mo. i House“, ;

outests cree Say Yes. Was the chart Ri enntanil cations tenteceninen ihereditetial de
or map of the coast) closely examined? Yes, rning the editorial de-
Wasiiharcon all righ ay VesmAndawore artment to be addressed to Pror. R. A. Biscnorr,
the common precautions taken to keep the ship Goncordia ee ashing:
on her proper course? Yes; all this was done.

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Pacific coast they had had no opportunity to

yer, not forgotten the sweet consolations
d’s word. At bed-time the lady of the

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