And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. <\/i><\/p>\n
\u2014Luke 19:13<\/i><\/p>\n
1876<\/b> Princess\u2019 Rest<\/b><\/p>\n
Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King Charles I of England, lies buried in Newport Church, in the Isle of Wight. During the time of her father\u2019s trouble, she was a prisoner in Carisbrook Castle, in the same beautiful island. While there she had a long spell of sickness. She was found one day dead in her bed with her Bible open before her and her finger resting on these words, \u201cCome unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.\u201d<\/p>\n
A monument in Newport, erected by Queen Victoria, represents the young princess with her head bowed in death, and her hand resting on a marble book before her, her finger pointing to the words. <\/p>\n
\u2014Walter Baxendale<\/p>\n
1877<\/b> Come Unto Me<\/b><\/p>\n
I heard the voice of Jesus say, <\/p>\n
\u201cCome unto me and rest;<\/p>\n
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down<\/p>\n
Thy head upon my breast!\u201d<\/p>\n
I came to Jesus as I was, <\/p>\n
Weary, and worn and sad;<\/p>\n
I found in him a resting place, <\/p>\n
And he hath made me glad. <\/p>\n
This poem is entitled \u201cThe Voice from Galilee.\u201d The two secrets of its wonderful popularity are found in the fact that it introduces the words of our Lord in a picturesque way, as if one\u2019s ear had happened to catch them on the air, and then his voice made an immediate response by \u201ccoming\u201d towards the words of invitation and promise; and then that it employs possessive pronouns for its phraseology, and so individualizes the believer. Christ says, \u201cCome to me,\u201d and the Christian says, \u201cI came.\u201d Christ says, \u201cI give thee living water\u201d; and the listener answers, \u201cMy thirst was quenched.\u201d Christ says, \u201cI am light\u201d; and the child of God replies, \u201cI found in Him my Star, my Sun!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014Current Anecdotes<\/p>\n
1878<\/b> From Benediction To Entreaty<\/b><\/p>\n
It is recorded of Thorwaldsen, that in his great statue of Christ, which now stands in the \u201cLady Church\u201d of Copenhagen, he had wanted to achieve the intended expression of benignity by making Christ\u2019s hands upraised as if for benediction. The effect was sublime, conjoined as it was with the compassionate sweetness of His kingly countenance. <\/p>\n
But the soul of the sculptor was not satisfied. At last, as if by a sudden flash of genius, he depressed the arms of the clay model into a posture of yearning entreaty. And so the statue was wrought, an image to every hushed beholder of the Redeemer\u2019s appeal, in perfect sympathy conjoined with royal might, to the woe- stricken race of men. <\/p>\n
\u2014Walter Baxendale<\/p>\n
1879<\/b> Call To China From Industry<\/b><\/p>\n
Several years ago, this ad appeared in an English publication for six men to go to China:<\/p>\n
Six courageous young men are needed at once to go to China for the Chinese Industrial Co-Ops which trains technicians for a democratically industrialized China. They are to take the place of George Hogg, brilliant 3l-year-old Oxford graduate, who died of tetanus in Northwest China beyond reach of medical aid. If willing to risk disease, endure discomfort, eat only Chinese food, talk Chinese, he may apply immediately at the Anglo-Chinese Development Society. Anyone not prepared to take similar risks need not apply. <\/p>\n
Over 600 young men applied! Yet a relative few responded to similar challenges from the mission fields. <\/p>\n
1880<\/b> Dead Man\u2019s Letter<\/b><\/p>\n
When searching for David Livingstone, Henry M. Stanley had a most unusual reception from King Mutesa in Uganda. The queen had a strange dream about the white man\u2019s God and His Son Jesus Christ shortly before Stanley\u2019s arrival. She related her dream after the arrival of Stanley at the royal house. <\/p>\n
The king and queen pleaded with Stanley to send a letter to England and ask for a missionary teacher to be sent to them. He wrote the letter and sent it out by a young Frenchman who was leaving Stanley\u2019s party. <\/p>\n
The bearer of the letter was murdered. Several months later his body was found by some British soldiers. Searching through his clothing, they found Stanley\u2019s letter in one of his boots. They sent it to England, where it was featured in the Daily Telegraph<\/i>. <\/p>\n
Great interest was aroused. When the Church Missionary Society appealed for missionary volunteers to go to King Mutesa\u2019s land, several young men responded. <\/p>\n
1881<\/b> That Boy In Organ Loft<\/b><\/p>\n
When Robert Moffat, Scottish missionary to South Africa, came back to recruit helpers in his homeland, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak he noted that only a small group had braved the elements to hear his appeal. What disturbed him even more was that there were only ladies in attendance that night, for he had chosen as his text Proverbs 8:4, \u201cUnto you, O men, I call.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his consternation he almost failed to notice one small boy in the loft who had come to work the bellows of the organ. Dr. Moffat felt hopeless as he gave the message, realizing that few women could be expected to undergo the rigorous experiences they would face in the undeveloped jungles of the continent where he labored. <\/p>\n
But God works in mysterious ways to carry out His wise purposes. Although no one volunteered, the young fellow assisting the organist was thrilled by the challenge. Deciding that he would follow in the footsteps of this pioneer missionary, he went on to school, obtained a degree in medicine, and then spent the rest of his life ministering to the unreached tribes of Africa. His name: David Livingstone! <\/p>\n
\u2014Our Daily Bread<\/i><\/p>\n
1882<\/b> Priority Claim In Invitations<\/b><\/p>\n
Someone asked Emily Post, \u201cWhat is the correct procedure when one is invited to the White House and has a previous engagement?\u201d She answered, \u201cAn invitation to lunch or dine at the White House is a command, and automatically cancels any other engagement.\u201d The Christian should have a daily engagement\u2014with priority claim over everything\u2014to meet the Lord in the secret place. <\/p>\n
\u2014Good News Broadcaster<\/i><\/p>\n
1883<\/b> Beethoven\u2019s Four Beats<\/b><\/p>\n
One of Beethoven\u2019s most famous concertos was suggested to him as he heard repeated knocks in the stillness of the night at a neighbor\u2019s door. The concerto begins with four soft taps of the drum, raised in this work to the rare dignity of a solo instrument. Again and again the four beats are heard throughout the music, making a wonderful effect. God\u2019s call comes in irresistible and repeated knockings on the heart. <\/p>\n
\u2014Christian Register<\/i><\/p>\n
1884<\/b> Paging Device<\/b><\/p>\n
A Christian doctor who presided at a Bible Conference where I was speaking was seated on the front row. I was well into my message when suddenly a voice said, \u201cDoctor 22, please check with the hospital at once!\u201d It came from a paging device attached to his belt. The physician got up and left immediately. Although he had told me this might happen, I confess I was momentarily distracted. When God calls, it is time for action. <\/p>\n
\u2014Selected<\/p>\n
See also:<\/b> Consecration ; Submission ; Surrender to God .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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