The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1914, Page 37

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The Lutheran Pioneer. 37

he had noticed the man who, in the days of hea-
thenism, had murdered this communicant’s father,
drinking his blood, and upon whom he had vowed
vengeance if he ever met him. He had not heard
of this man’s conversion, and this was the first time
he had met him. However, the words of our Savior,
“Yather, forgive them, for they know not what they
do,” soon came to his mind. He returned to the
altar, kneeled down beside his father’s murderer,
and with him partook of the Holy Supper.

Was not this a great triumph? How many of
us are put to shame by the example of this native
New Zealander removed from heathenism only by
a few years!

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A Remarkable Answer to Prayer.

Dr. Harry Guinness, the African missionary, had
ordered a new boat for his work on the Congo.
While the boat was building, Guinness took very ill,
and only after many months of dangerous illness
did he make his way back to life. In the mean time
the boat was completed and ready to be launched,
but the $15,000 to complete its payment were not
in sight. That boat was very much on his mind
and caused him many a restless hour. His wife,
noticing his anxiety, one day said to him, it was
in October, “Let us ask God that the necessary money
to finish the payment of the boat may be given us
by Christmas.” “By Christmas!” exclaimed Guin-
ness. “Yes, by Christmas, and we will begin right
now by praying for it’ And so they prayed that
day and every succeeding day for God’s help.

Some time after, ‘they called on an old friend,
a minister, who said’ to them, “I am going to take
you to see a man who may perhaps help you with
your boat.” They went,.but the man gave nothing.
“There is another person I want you to see; he is
rough, but he has a kind heart,” said the minister.
The old man received them very kindly and was an
eager listener to Dr. Guinness’ story.

When the missionary called on him again a few
days later, he said: “It isa pity you can’t get the
money for that boat. ‘The boat ought to go to the
Congo. I'll tell you what Pll do. You try to get

“what you can in Adelaide and Melbourne, and what
‘you do not get there I will make up for you.”

Guinness went to Adelaide and Melbourne and
also to other places, but when. he returned a few
days before Christmas, he still’ lacked $9,000 of the
required sum.

‘On the day before Christmas he was walking

along the street, when the rich gentleman who had
given him nothing met him. MHe said: “Ah,
Dr. Guinness! I’m glad to see you again. I have
been thinking much of that boat of yours and want
to give you $5,000. Come home with me, and you
shall have it at once.” Guinness gladly followed him
and received a check for the promised amount.

Returning to the street, the Doctor met his old
friend who had promised to make up the deficit.
He gave Guinness a hearty shake and exclaimed,
“You’re the very man I am looking for. Have you
got your money for the boat?”

“All but $4,000,” was the reply of the mis-
sionary.

“Then that shall be my gift. Come right with
me, and you shall have the check at once.”

Soon they were sitting in the old man’s parlor.
And then, as the old man handed the check to the
grateful missionary, he remembered that it was the
day before Christmas, and that he and his wife had
asked the Lord to give them the $15,000 by Christ-
mas. God answered their prayer to the very day.

“Ask, and it shall be given you.” “Call upon
Me in the day of trouble. I will deliver thee, and
thou shalt glorify Me.” Yes, God hears prayer; He
will also hear our prayer in the interest of missions.
May we, therefore, be diligent in prayer, and thus
afford our bountiful Father an opportunity to
hear us.

Notes from Mount Pleasant, N.C.

Palm Sunday was a day of great rejoicing for
both pastor and members of Mount Calyary con-
gregation, Mount Pleasant, N. C. On that day a
very impressive confirmation service was held. The
catechumens were publicly examined. ‘The class,
coming chiefly from our parochial school, consisted
of the following: Miss Ophelia Lynn, Katy Motley,
Ora Miller, Walter House, and Hiawatha Motley.
A goodly number had assembled to witness this
solemn act in which they promised to remain faith-
ful to the Triune God and the Lutheran Church
until death. ‘They made a good confession before
many witnesses. “For with the heart man believeth
unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession
is made unto salvation.”

The Lord’s Supper was administered, and quite
a number joined the young members in partaking
of it. May God continue to bless these dear ones
and us with His grace that we may remain stead-
fast until life’s end. y B. A.