Evening journal., 1918-10-25

Topic "rhe Power OF the cross III
Latin America" written by Miss Cheso-
kofsky, Polish missionary In this city.
II IS over four hundred years since
the cross was planted In Latin America.
II found there an advanced civilization,
and a people ready 10 respond TO the
RELIGIOUS appeal. Thousands were bap-
tied, but there was little difference
between their old religion and the new.
Christianity was modified 10 meet the
demands OF suporsttlous minds. The
wonderful opportunity 60 give these
people a Vital knowledge OF the religion
OF Jesus Christ, was lost because OF the
greed OF the so-called followers OF
Christ, and Of their love Of ease ana
luxury. While there were few highly
cultured. the great masses OF the people
were kept Ignorant about 80 per cent
OF the people were unable to read or
write. The fees for the wedding cere-
mony were so high that only few
could afford TO get married, and as
civil marriage was not recognized ny
the church, the people were forced TO
get along without IT, Gradually this
form OF worship fell into decay,
Then came the Power Of the Cross.
This time the followers Of the cross ex-
emplifled by their lives the Spirit OF
the Master, "who came not TO be min
istered unto, but TO minister, and TO
give His life a ransom for many"
They have been wise advisers 10 lnese
people, who all their lives have been
passing through a wilderness OF doubts
and fears.
They have been physicians, healing
the soul as well as the body Iney
nave been food administrators, taking
supplies OF food TO the inhabitants who
were In sudden want because OF IRE,
hoods, etc.
They have been ministers OF help
fulness, love and sympathy to the peo-
pie, and what Is the resultf
Schools are being erected where the
poor may receive an education anu OPP
portunity to make the best OF their
lives.
The meaning OF home Is being learned
and true homes are being established
A man IN Central America was con-
verted. "Marla. he said, ~ have been |
"a the missionary and told him that |
have accepted tho free gospel and as
n proof would put away my old life /
and YOU This Is what no said, "Whst |
the gospel has done for you II can do /
that Jesus viii forgive you your sins
and help YOU 10 live a good llye." To-
gether they sat and talked OF the won
derful truth and healing Of the gospel
until the 10y Of salvation entered into
their hearts; and together thoy set out
for the missionaries as q first stop
toward marriage and the establishment
OF a Christian home.
Churches are being built, light Is be-
ing shed and transformation OF life is
showing as words never can, the Power
of the Cross.
Next Sundays topic will be written
BY Mrs Wilbur Smith, formerly OF the
West Society, but now at Ocean City,
Maryland.
Latin America or that part OF North
and South America south Of the U. s.,
beginning with Mexico and extending 4
TO Cape Horn, has the attention OF the
business world today. Committees OF
all kinds have been appointed to figure
out the best methods OF extending or
establish Ing commercial relations,
which, OF course, Is from O money
standpoint. OF course, the people In
terested In the country commercially, ,
are interested in the money which they
VIII obtain. .
Brazil, for instance, sends many OF
It's young men 10 our States TO be edu-
GATED, and these men 90 back to Brazil
ready to take up the big positions In
the business life and thus advance civil
i1ation. This also tends to make the
ties OF friendship stronger between the
people OF the United States and Brazil,
On the other hand II such advances are
being made In the commercial life, what
about the Christian life2 Are we
spreading the gospel OF Jesus Christ as
we shouldg
Let us look at Cuba, some say why
should we interfere with the Cubans,
but II we compare the Cuban Of today
with the Cuban Of twenty years ago we
viii find q vast difference. There Is
always an uplifting where the gospel OF
Jesus Is freely received. Unless we
have the true God worship and can
win people away from their supersti-
tious ideas we cannot expect them to
grow, neither spiritually or mentally.
There is a vast difference In the peo-
pie of the Philippines today over few
years ago. This advance in civilization
IS brought about by the fact that they
have received the gospel Of Jesus Christ
and are striving to live the Christian
ife.
Our business relations with Latin
america should tend TO uplift the people,
n so much that they should introduce
nto the country things that VIII help
0 meet both the physical and spirit
al needs of the people. II the founda-
on IS properly laid the plan will un-
oubtedly work out successfully. DR..
ucker, a missionary to Brazil and who
as been named the wizard Of Brazil,
ID as other missionaries have done,
Q not only looked to the spiritual
seds Of the people but also to the
lysical needs. He established anti
societies, opened day
;hool, fed the children and procured
large park in Rio de Janeiro for the
playground 1t is these acts
love and helpfulness that will win
ouls TO Christ
Christian Endeavor is well represent
q In all parts Of South America. One
u uhe members Of the Central Society.
VINO was working in South America for
u wilmington Arm, tells OF meeting
christian Endeavorers who had So
S bsrd,,. ~ 4, small town where one would
so MA %aoW there were enough people
,,,r nV,o bo q meeting. Let us strive to do
0 Our pest TO bring the gospel 10 tbese
we are glad to hear OF the safe Or
s------ II