The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1924, Page 31

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dying man raised himself a little to reply and with
great effort succeeded in answering, “The blood of
Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin,” and im-
mediately expired with the effort.

The missionary was greatly astonished at the
answer and at the calm and peaceful appearance of
the man; he felt assured that he had died in Christ.
How or when, he thought, could this man, seemingly
a heathen, have gotten the knowledge of this
salvation ?

As he thought of it, he observed a piece of paper
lying on the ground at the side of the man, which
seemed to have fallen out of the man’s hand. Full
of curiosity the missionary stooped down and picked
it up. And what do you suppose it was? A page
out of the New Testament, old and worn, and bear-
ing the marks of much use,—a page of the New
Testament bearing among other verses the one
heading this article: “The blood of Jesus Christ,
His Son, cleanseth us from all sin.” Where had
the man obtained possession of this piece of pre-
cious paper? Now that his lips were sealed in
death, no one could give answer. Had this single
page brought him to saving knowledge, or had he
had the opportunity to hear the Gospel from the
lips of some missionary? No one can tell. But
so much is certain: that piece of paper bearing the
precious assurance that Jesus’ blood took away from
him the guilt of his sins was to him the firm foun-
dation in the hour of death.

How precious is the Book divine,
By inspiration given!

Bright as a lamp its doctrines shine
To guide our souls to heaven.

A Speaking Book.

When Dr. Paton was printing his first New
‘’estament in the Aniwan language, Chief Namakei,
an old man, eagerly watched the missionary one day
and finally said, “Does it speak?” “Yes,” said
Paton, “it can talk in your language.” “Oh, let it
speak to me, let me hear it talk!”

Paton then read a few lines, when the old man
cried, “It does speak! Oh, give it to me!” Grasp-
ing the book, he turned it round and round. Then,
pressing it to his heart, he shouted, “Oh, make it
speak to me again!”

Surely this is an unspeakably blessed work of
the missionaries, when they make the Word of God

‘speak to men. F.J.L.

BOOK TABLE.

Proceedings of the Seventh Convention of the Alabama
Luther Conference of the Ev. Luth. Synodical Con-
ference of North America, held at Buena Vista, Ala.,
December 30, 1923, to January 2, 1924. Order from
Hey E. A. Westcott, Box 683,. Selma, Ala. Price,

cts.

We bespeak for these proceedings a wide reading among
the friends of our Colored Missions. The conference shows
a commendable enterprise in printing these minutes and
for this reason should be encouraged. These conferences
take the place of synodical meetings among our Colored
brethren, and because of their importance it is perfectly
in place that the proceedings of these meetings could be
printed and distributed.

This recent Alabama Luther Conference was attended
by eleven pastors, twenty-two teachers, and ten lay dele-
gates; forty-three accredited members in all, besides the
visitors. We have a number of District synods that are
not attended by many more. Among the papers that were
read are the following: “The Second Coming of Christ”;
“The Means Used by the Holy Ghost in Converting Man”;
“The Envelope System”; “The Pastor’s Salary.” ‘Two ex-
cellent sermons are reported, one “in memory of two de-
parted coworkers” and the closing address. Concerning
the papers found in this pamphlet, we wish to say that
whoever reads them will feel constrained to thank God
for the fine body of Colored workers we have in our mis-
sion-field, of whom the essayists are representatives. Reader,
by all means send for a copy of these proceedings!

Synodalhandbuch der Ey.-Luth. Synode von Missouri,
Ohio und andern Staaten. Auf Beschluss der
Synode zusammengestellt. Fuenfte, voellig um
arbeitete Auflage. Concordia Publishing House, Bt.
Louis, Mo. Strong cloth-binding. 184 pages. Price,
90 cts., postpaid.

Here is a most valuable publication, indispensable for
every pastor and teacher of the Missouri Synod who is
able to read German, but also useful for other members
of that synod. It brings its constitution and by-laws,
rules and regulations for various boards and officials, re-
prints of a number of valuable documents, official defini-
tions and explanations, agreements made with other
church-bodies, the constitution and by-laws of the Synod-
ical Conference, and a very complete index. An English
edition will make its appearance within a short time.

A Sermon on Christian Education. Based on Matt. 18,
1—14. By Rev. Paul Pieper, Pastor of St. Peter’s
Ev. Luth. Church, Milwaukee. Published request.
Northwestern Publishing House Print, Milwaukee,
Wis. Price, 10 cts.; per dozen, 60 cts.; per 100,
$4.00.

Whoever encouraged the author of this sermon to let it
appear in print did the Church a service. It is a strong
and convincing plea for Christian education and for our
Christian day-schools.

Ein rechter Freundesbrief. Ein wirklich an einen vor-
maligen Lehrer und jetziges Glied der Elks geschric-
hener Brief. Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis,
Mo. Price, 5 cts.; per dozen, 48 cts.; per 100, $3.33,
and postage.

This touching and convincing letter deserves to be
spread far and wide. We hope that the publishers will
be encouraged to publish an English translation, so that
those who are particularly in danger of joining the Elks

and similar lodges may be duly warned.

My Savior Lives! A complete pro for children’s
Easter services. By H. R. Gharlé. Concordia Pub-
lishing House, St. Louis, Mo. Price, 5 cts. per copy;
per dozen, 50 cts.; per 100, $3.50.

A unique program for an Easter service. The whole

text is in verse. Sample copies upon request; special
prices for large quantities. ie oe’

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