The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1918, Page 1

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NOTICE TO READER. nes aa"
When you finish reading this magazine, place a 1-cent stamp on this

notice, hand same to any postal employee, and it will be placed in the

hands of our soldiers or sallors at the front,

No Wrapping — No Address. A. 8. BurLeson, Postmaster-Gencral.

le Vatheran *jionth

A. MISSIONARY MONTHLY.

Poniisuep BY THE Evancertcat Lutmeran Synopican ConrereNcE or Norta AmeErtca.

REV. F. J. LANKENAU, EpDIToRr.

Entered nat the Post Office at St. Louis, Mo., as second-class matter.

O Jesus, Shepherd Mine.

After the German song, Du bist cin. guter Mirt.

O Jesus, Shepherd mine,
Thou art a t aithful Guide;
May I sincerely trust
In Thee and none beside;
May I not grieve Thee, Lord,
Nor from Thy sheep-cote stray,
But hear Thy voice, and long
Thy precepts to obey.

I know Thy gracious Voice,
And follow Thee alone;

The strangers I mistrust,

They only seek their own.
The hireling leaves his post .
When. danger draweth nigh,
Therefore | mind Thy Voice,
And on Thy grace rely.

Oh, may I ever cast
My burden, Lord, on Thee,
And find content and joy
In Thy sweet company,
Awaiting quietly
The future without care,
Because my Shepherd knows -
My needs, and grants my prayer.
H. OstTernus.

Jesus.

This is the precious name which we place over
"y| the portal of the- new year: Jesus! How sweet
- this name sounds in the believer’s ear! This name
® is as ointment poured forth. It is like a precious

perfume, the sweet odor of which fills the whole
house, as did that which Mary of Bethany poured
* on the Lord. Jesus—this name stands for all
that Jesus is for us. Jesus—this name tells us
| that He saves His people from their sins. How

encouraging this name, then, to us heavy-laden sin-
es ners! Seca hs ds) ia ing jot, Kings and) Lorde!

ST. ‘LOUIS, MO: YL UE 1918,

No. 1. ¥

lords might rightfully have chosen some other title.
He might truthfully have styled Himself Great,
Glorious, and the like, but He is content to call
Himself our Savior.

How sweet and precious, indeed, is this name! LS
It has often brought cheer to our hearts when the aps
words of kings and princes would have been use- oe
lessly spoken. ‘This name gives us what money ~* oe
cannot buy — forgiveness of sins, life, and salva- Pes
tion. ~It has brought peace to our uneasy con-
sciences, given rest to our burdened hearts, and eee i |
quickened our heavy spirits. It is truly : ;

Sweetest sound in seraph’s song,
Sweetest note on mortal’s tongue,
Swectest carol ever sung.

It is the only name under heaven given among
men whereby we can be saved. It is a city of
refuge for the fleeing criminal; a sure deliverance
for the sighing captive; a safe haven for the storm-
tossed traveler; strengthening food for the hungry
and refreshing drink for the thirsty. '

Jesus —this blessed name answers all our
anxious questions; solves all our worrying per-
plexities and doubts; supplies all our needs; ful
fils all our desires; assures us of full deliverance’
from sin and the devil; it is the key to life eternal.
Jesus —in this sacred name are wrapped up all
the riches of God’s grace, all the blessings of the —
heavenly Father, and all the treasures of heavenly
on high. 2 Cate”

Happy the man who begins the new year a x
Jesus’ name ; Mesed the man who St ae ;