From Santa Ana, Calif.: “I am still -in this land of sunshine and Edenic beauty. Health improved very much; am· in a fine meeting here. Expect to be home in Dallas, Texas, 4514 Abbott Ave., sometime in April. The Lord is good to me; may He abundantly bless you.”-F. L: Young
From Toronto: “We are trying to get ourselves ready for a great blessing when Brother Boll comes to work with us in April. Pray for us that our congregation may not hold to any sins that will keep God from working in, and for us. I am glad that Brother Olmstead is also coming to Toronto.”-Earl C. Smith.
“We like Great Songs of The Church’ very· much.” Charles Herndon, Franklin, Ky. ‘ · · · ·
From ·Meaford, Ont: “We wish to announce that the Meaford church has decided to have the “June Meeting” this year. This announcement will stand, unless some other Ontario church had decided previous to· our decision to have it-in which case we won’t be contentious. Let all interested take note. We invite you to be with us. Exact date set later. If you are planning a trip to. Ontario this. summer, make it about the first of June, and come to Meaford. Work here interesting and· encouraging”. E. Gaston Collins. · ·
From Chattanooga: ”We· rejoice for the good fellowship in the matter of giving to the cause of the Lord. The total offering of this church for 1925 was $6,640.55. This was used in reducing indebtedness, paying interest, and supporting home and foreign work. If we are ‘just with God’ ‘(Job 9:2), and give· Him His due, we can even manage· a heavy debt, and ‘carry on’ for God; -for He is able to make us- able. 2 Cor. 9 :8. Let us not forget-that God said the Jew!) robbed Him when they failed to give one tenth to Him. (Malachi 3:8-10). Will He be pleased with less from Christians? What think ye? Remember· ‘buried seed will grow; but buried talents, never’; and that opportunities always look bigger· ‘going than coming. Let us redeem the time’, ‘buying up the opportunity. “-E. H. Hoover.
From Franklin, Ky.: “We are glad to say we are to have Brother Hoover with us this fall. We may· also have Brother Elam Derryberry for the song service. That should make a real team. I am planning big things for this Fall.” -J. M. Hottel.
A Suggestion from Los Angeles: ”Recently for several weeks I have been giving short talks about great hymns and particularly about hymn writers, both of the music and words. I have covered Fanny Crosby, Ray Palmer, James McGranahan; Dykes, Lowell Mason, Bradbury, Frances R. Havergal, besides a talk or two on particular hymns like ‘The Sweet Bye and Bye’. Whether our folks have gotten much out of it or not, I have found it a most interesting and instructive experience.” J. F. Lilly.
“The singing normal with the church at Springdale, Ark., closed with a splendid vocal concert. There are· some excellent brethren at Springdale. They have had a hard struggle. for years, but the future looks brighter at present. Their great hindrance now is the lack of a larger house, but they are planning to overcome this deficiency soon, and with the aid of Brothers M. S. Gabbard and ·L: H. Knight who are preaching for ‘them, I feel sure the house will be built soon.
“May God bless our many Gospel preachers and all the brethren every- where, and give them strength and courage to live the life set forth in the sacred scriptures, is my prayer.” Frank Grammer. ·
“‘Great Songs of The Church’, in my opinion, is the greatest, and the best.”-Wm. G. Klingman, Nashville.
‘Your collection is a mighty fine one, and ‘the alphabetical· arrangement of the songs places the book in a class ‘all its own.”-Max Langpaap, Honolulu.
“The new song book ·is fine, and we are all delighted with it. It has no peer in its field.’~-Willis H. Allen.
“Well, named, and the best song book -on the market,”-B. M. Taylor, Irving, Texas. ”
“The church here is highly pleased: with the book.”- G. C. Brewer, Sherman, Texas. · – ‘ · · · • > • ·.
“I enjoyed the March teaching more than other times. Why, it just seems as if we are in need of strong doctrine. It hurts; but better be hurt than lost. ‘The Saved and the Sinner,’ by R. H. B. is so fine! ‘Karma doctrine’ is surely being · felt around us all; “Until the character is so refined and purified that God will accept it.’ I believe in a good character and a good life; but. I also believe in obedience to _God’s. Word.”: Mrs. J. L. Moore.
“Brother Waldo Hoar was with us in a song practice from March 15 to 21. Brother Hoover is coming for our meeting in May. Six reclaimed since our move to Dugger.”- Julius ·R. Clark. · ·
. “We are having good services in the church at Lubbock. The folk seem to have a mind to work, and the Lord is blessing us. We are thankful.”- R. R. Brooks. · ·
From China: “Prospects here are encouraging. God has blessed us wonderfully. We are terribly handicapped without the language. The constant calls of the natives in the surrounding villages for someone to teach them the true religion is a great inspiration for us to work hard on the language. Please pray for God to bless us in speedily getting a speaking knowledge of this language.”-George S. Benson. · · ·
J. W. Shepherd changes address· from Richmond, Va., to 912 Gilmore Ave., Nashville, Tenn.
D. Leach changes address from Bedford to Shoals, Ind.
The local church Bulletin ·seems to be the order of the day. This month, “Dasher Bible School Bulletin” has been received from Valdosta, Ga., and “Christian news from the churches of Detroit. ·
W. Scotty of Borden, Ind., has no need to be ashamed of the gospel; for it is, in his hands and mouth, the ·power of God unto salvation continually. One was added at Fort Hill and 5 at Bedford recently.
Don Carlos Janes. was at Los Angeles at last report. Good meetings, open doors, a ready hearing for his missionary message everywhere, is the word.