The Washington times., 1913-08-30

who doesn't want to bother his own
precious head about.the needs Of others.
He has enough potatoes and gravy at
his own house. so why worry about the
heather In China? He shouldn't worry
about -,aything, Maybe such seInsnaess
does not require attention nor an an
swer, but we might just take a mo-
ment's time and a. little space 70 say
that a Christian ought to consider Il
q great privilege to be able. through
prayer, VI not in person. to help carry
on the work of extension Of the King
dom OF God o foreign lands. 1t Is True
that God knows what the heather need.
but In His infinite wisdom Hrs has
placed upon mankind the duty and
privilege Of prayer. Shall we try to
look into the reasons that actuated the
Divine mind in establishing this duty
upon mankind2 No. for no man need
expect to fathoml the mind Of God
Suffice TO say, Gcd's plan for the uni
verse involves prayer. He has told Us
to pray. and that He win answer our
prayers. even to the removing Of noun
tains- 1t Is for US to obey Hin, and to
offer our prayers to the Throne Of
Grace. We may expect our certain
answer.
Defniteness In Prayer.
Another point that might wen b
made here. Is the value OF the de-
6niteness of prayer. In Philippians
f:e. the Apostle Paul writes: Elm
everything by prayer and suppIication
wttk Thanksgiving let your requests
be made known unto Cod Yet the
great FIRST missionary" would not
have us understand that we were not
10 pray for certain definite things
n connection with missionary work.
The Christian might well remember
In his petitions in particular the mis-
sonaries of the cross by name, their
Particular problems. as learned from
the mission study class. special feids.
particular need. even the temporaI
hapfness"of Cur missionary friends
ior. like US. they are huInap-and
thousands OF other definite and par-
ucuiar things. connected with mis-
sionaries and missions. Another spe-
eisi requssr OF the earnest Christian
might be that God win, in His wis
dom, see ft TO overcome % active
oposition 70 missions by some OF our
own church members, and what IL
ehfte as disastrous. the lethzrey Of
some church people as regards mis-
sionary extension. =
The great niissionary David Living
stone died while In the act 81 pravsr
On the next to the last birthday Of his
earthly life, Mr.. Livingstoue uraved.
My Jesus. my King, my Life. nv All.
again dedicate my whole self TO Thee.
accept ne and grant, o Gracious Faith
er, that ere this year is gone I NAV
nnish my task In Jesus name arix
II Amen So let 1t be-" Shall this
Bra ayer-sentinent OF complete seIf-salr-
render not also come from the, heart OF
al true followers OF Jesus. whether in
His work abroad or In the local church
May we not close this brief article
with the beautiful petition of Lucy
Rider heyer. as expressed in her book.
Some Little Prayers;1 Lord. bless
the missionaries in faraway lands, a.
they labor for Thee. Are they stag
gering under heavy burdens? Lord.
be Thou their burden-bearer. Teach
them the wonderful secret Of such su-
rreme trust In Thee, such recognl-
ton Of the Fathers love and care, "a
shall lift all burdens and relieve from
all anxiety. Are they lonely and
isolated? Give them a vivid sense
of Thy Presence. 4 any are ssck
or in danger. be Thou to them a strong
tower Of refuge and defense Grant
them tho desire OF their, hearts in bring
ing many souls to the blessed Light
And, o Lord Of the harvest. multiply
their numbers. Send forth Iaborers
into Thy harvest"