The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-29
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Join themselves to Jehovah, to min
lister unto him, and to love the name
OF Jehovah. to De his servants. even
them will bring 10 my holy noun
tain, and make them joyful in my
house OF prayer: their burnt offerings
and their sacrifices shall be accepted
upon mine altar: for my house shall
be called house OF prayer for all
peopie---Isa- So 6. :,
Lord Of our faith. and Master OF
every good work. We thank thee that
through man thou doest choose to
forward the progress OF thy kingdom
Philip E. Howard
Monday-The earth shall be full of
the knowledge Of Jehovah. as the wa
ters cover the sea. 1t shall come TO
pass that the root OF Jesse, that
standeth for an ensign OF the pen
pies, unto him shall the nations seek
lisa. II. 3. 10,
When compared with Western civ
ilization. that of Japan 10 seen 10 be
less organized and developed, less
hastv and fsvsrfsh in Its movements
Ii does not impress one 30 much with
It's hugeness and ponderosity. 1t Is
lighter. brighter. auieter. more Eooth-
ing 1t ia the civilization Of the West
robbed OF It's immensely and serious
ness. and rejecting the national char
aetaristics of these light hea rted sons
of the F.ast---R- Il. Psery. in The Gist
OF Japan
Tuesday--Arise. shine: for thy light
Us come. and the glory Of Jehovah Is
risen upon thee.--lsa. 80: /.
Christianity Is by nature diffusive.
II spreads itself an naturally as the
leaven spreads ia the meal. Con-
fucius taught: THE philosopher need
il he has the truth the people viii
come to him - In striking contrast
TO this Christ taught: Go ys into
all the world. and preach the gospel
TO every creature" We are not only
10 teach those who come to ua. but
we are also 10 go out In search or
hearers. to carry our message to the
people.
Wednesday~-To bring back hts soul
from the pit, that he may be eniight-
ened with the light OF the living,-Job
SO: 80.
The japanese are n very social peo-
pie and 1t rs wonderful how a little
personal kindness and interest in them
will break down the prejudice against
us and our work. As a rule. the mis-
sionary who goes into a native home
with humility. simplicity, and love
will gain the good will OF the whole
household.
Thursday their shepherd also,
and bear them up foreyer.--Ps. 2se.
The foreign missionaries In Japan
can be depended upon TO do all in
their power to bring about the tri-
umph OF Christianity. They are
large BODY OF earnest. consecrated
workers, ted by the Spirit Of God,
A COED Christian literature Is rapidly
forming. numerous Christian schools
OF varioas grades are planted over all
the empire and large number OF
Christian colleges and theological
are already open.
Friday. Jehovah am thy Saviour.
and thy Redeemer the Mighty One OF
Jacob. Violence shall no more be
heard in thy land desola,tion nor
destruction within thy borders: but
thou shalt call thy wallis Salvation.
and thy gates Praise. Jehovah will
be unto thee an everlasting light. and
thy God thy glory, lisa. so; is. Is,
10
The hope of our religion In this land
tJapan) lies largely In the fact of the
insatia BILE desire of the people for
Western learning and civilization. The
ever increa sing Introduction Of West
ern literature. the adoption Of our
civilization and institutions, will ne.
eessarily bring about a better ae-
quaintance with Christianity. its spirit,
and aims.
Saturday-My righteousness is near.