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The Lutheran Pioneer.

schools, #1; Lutheran teachers, 26; teachers of
other Christian denominations, 16; heathen teachers,
38; baptized pupils, 193; unbaptized pupils, 1,524;
tuition fees paid, $4100; baptized (heathen), 118;
baptized (Christian children), 77; confirmed, 71;
communicants, 494; married, 11 couples; buried,
35; mission institutes (boarding-schools), 2; stu-
dents, 68; disbursements, $41,850.01.”

Wanted to See God.

During the days when the Jewish kingdom was
rapidly nearing its end, it often happened that
a Caesar did not deem it below his dignity to
invite a Jewish sage either to his table or to a re-
ligious discussion. It was on such an occasion that
Rabbi Joshua ben Hanayah was invited to visit
the Roman Emperor. In the course of conversa-
tion the Emperor said to the rabbi: “My god, the
one I worship, I am able to show you. I should
also like to see your God. Show Him to me.”
The rabbi tried in vain to represent to the Emperor
that he asked an impossibility, that Israel’s God
is an invisible God; the Emperor, who could not
conceive the idea of an invisible God, nevertheless
sustained his demand to see the Jewish God.

The rabbi, however, did not lose his composure.
He told the Emperor that he would fulfill his wish.
He asked the Emperor to accompany him into the
garden. It was a hot summer’s day, and the sun
shone in all its brightness. ‘The rabbi conducted
the Emperor to a spot where they could face the
sun fully. “Now,” said Rabbi Joshua to the Em-
peror, “look straight into the sun, there you will
see our God.” “I cannot,” said the Emperor, “the

sun blinds me.” “How may you endeavor to see
' God if you are unable to face one of His servants?”
replied the rabbi. — Sel.

BOOK REVIEW.

HARMONIB Nr. 7: “Jesu, meiner Seele Leben.” (“Je-
sus, Thou Art All My Treasure.”) English version
by W. M/. Czamanske. —“Bleibt bei Jesu, teure Kin-
der!” (“O Abide with Jesus.”) Deutscher Text von
I’, W. Herzberger; English version by W. A. Cza-
manske. Composer- and Publisher, J. C. Stricter,
4510 Virginia Ave., St. Louis, Mo. | Price, 15 cts.
per copy; $1.25 per dozen. Order from Concordia
Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo.

We have here two beautiful compositions with appro-
priate texts for the day of Confirmation. The words are
touching, and the music is full of noble harmony. The
simplicity of the two compositions will enable any choir
to sing them. We are sure that the words and music
will create a deep and lasting impression upon young
Christians about to make their confirmation vow.

Notice.
Field Secretary Bakke’s temporary address will be:
Rev. N. J. Bakke, 1506 N. Claiborne St., New Orleans, La.

Acknowledgments.

Reecived for Colored Missions from the following col-
ored congregations: St. Paul, Salisbury, N. C., $15.00;
station in Richmond, Va., .39; station in Washington,
2.19; Bethany, Yonkers, N. Y., 13.00: Immanuel,
) N. Y., 1.00; Bethlehem, New Orleans, La.,
50.00; Mount Calvary, Mount Pleasant, N.C., 3.00; sta-

tion in -Napoleonville, La. 2.50; station in Johnson,
La., .60; St. Paul, New Orleans, La., 40.00; St. Paul,

Mansura, La., 2.00; St. Paul, Charlotte, N. C., 11.00;
Mount Zion, Meyersville, N. C., 3.00; Mount Zion, Rocks,
N. C., 3.00; Zion, Gold Hill, N.C., 3.00; Concordia, Rock-
well, N. C., 3.00; Grace, Greensboro, N. C., 4.65; station
in Elon College, N.C., 1.24; station in High Point, N.C,
1.62; station in Winston, N. C., .30; St. James, Southern
Pines, N. C., 1.20; Messiah, Fayetteville, N. C., 1.00;
Mount Zion, New Orleans, La., 40.00.— Total, $215.42.

For Immanuel College, Greensboro, N.C.: Grace Sun-
day-school, Concord, N. C., 3.00; Sunday-school Conven-
tion, Concord, N. C., 4.73. — Volal, $7.73.

St. Louis, Mo., January 9, 1915.

Joun II. Scuuwze, Treasurer,
2211 Holly Ave.

The undersigned gratefully acknowledges the reeeipt
of $5.00 from Rev. F. Wenger, Frohna, Mo., and 4.00 from
Treasurer A. Ross, Milwaukee, for the Christmas celebra-
tion of his Bethel Mission School at Greenville, N. C.;
furthermore, the receipt of two large boxes of wearing
apparel from the congregation of Rev. F. J. Lankenau,
Napoleon, O. Cc. P. Tompson.

The undersigned acknowledges the reeeipt of $5.00
from Wm. Meilahn, Chicago, 111., for Christmas celebra-
tion of Mount Zion schoolchildren. Many thanks!

. As. O. FRIepricit,

Greetings.

Having but recently been appointed missionary to the
Stockbridge Indians at. Red Springs (Gresham. is, the
post-oflice address), Shawano Co., Wis., I wish to extend
my heart-felt greetings to all the workers among the
colored people, wishing them much wisdom, love, and
courage for their good work and a prosperous year.

Cart E. Guentirr.

TERMS.

THE LUTHERAN PIONEER is published monthly, payable
in advance at the following rates, postage included, to wit:

LG OOpYietsrerernra teistaterteistele steoncls $ .25
10 Copies ..... di . 2.00
25 Copies : . 5.00
60s Copies anise lieeee 9.00

Club rates only allowed if all copies are to be sent to
one address. —In St. Louis, by mail or carrier, 35 cents.

All business communications to be addressed to Con-
CORDIA PuBLIsHING House, Jefferson Ave. and Miami St.,
St. Louis, Mo.

All communications concerning the editorial depart-
ment to be addressed to Rev. F. J. LANKENAU, 316 West
Clinton St., Napoleon, O.