The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-02-06
VICTORY FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS
MRS. IVAN J. ROWLAND

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Text: Ephesians 6:13 Put on
the whole armour of God, that
we may be able to Withstand in
the evil day, and having done
all, to stand.
A world at its worst calls for a
church at its best. Yes, our chal-
lcnge; our call to service! This
atomic age is a strategic point in
world history.
Time of great confusion, tumult,
and change, you say? Yes, Nothing
is so constant as change" Some
things must be constant, fixed and
sure in order that changing things
may have existence. "Jesus Christ,
Head of Church, same yesterday,
today and forever"
The Church is a voluntary army
of people united to accomplish CO.
operatively what none can do alone
Christ is the tie that binds our
brotherhood and the base upon
which Unity rests.
A church at its best must be pre-
pared. We are different churches
in the common army of the world;
our battle cry, Victory for Right
eousnesS. To do the work we need
Power, the Wonder Working Power
for Our New Time Job.
No sudden, spasmodic rush and
excitement ever accomplishes much.
Well-planned, organized, prayerful
preparation brings results. Christ
spent 30 years preparatory to B
years Work-and what results!
Therefore, Soldiers of the Cross,
pray earnestly, study Scriptures
prayerfully; mediate thoughtfully.
May we reconsecrate and rededicate
ourselves, service, and substance;
then wait patiently, watch intently
while praying sincerely and thus
secure the Power for the task be-
fore us.
Soldiers of our U. S. Army must
prepare for service, why not we?
Our uniforms, insignia and weapons
may be found in Ephesians 6:14-l9.
Read it carefully. Take them unto
yourself. Wear the badge of Love
that our Captain tells us is a sign of
discipleship Recorded in john.
We are the V. V. F. c. C.'s-Valiant
Volunteer for Christ Our Marching
Orders found in Matt 90 1870.
Sheme on us for disobeying the
command of our Commander-in-
Chief given nearly 20 centuries ago!
Now! Now! we are forced to think
in global terms; nations are brought
very near with all their failures
and sins as well as virtues.
Our basic for cooperation is Good
Will, Love, Brotherly Kindness as
given by our Leader. We may, in
our united efforts "Press On" by
way of faith, prayer, education,
works and thus keep the Light of
the World" aglow that all may see
the Light of the World" that is
Jesus.
Let us fight the good fight for
Righteousness! Let us perform First
Aid for the Great Physician" who
can cure all ills.
A balanced life exists in three
realms: Spiritual, Mental, and Ply
sical-Church, School and Home,
our three Institutions of Learning
or Training-The Eternal Triangle,
serving the basic needs of mankind.
The Home is the basic Institution
the one out of which comes all
people and all things. They furnish
our recruits.
Shall our great army fail or shall
it be Victory for Righteousness?
May we prepare! May we be obed-
lent! Never be a Stacker in this
great army of V. V. F. C.'s God for
bid; for a world at its worst is call
ing for a Church at its best
Let us put on the whole armour
of God; WELD our weapons of Faith,
prayer, education and works; go
forth under the Christian Flag with
the Captain who never lost a battle;
march on to Victory.
%, grid our hearts with stalwart
faith in right and good,
Give us new trust in Thy pro-
viding band,
And may a spirit be born of our
Father-Brotherho
Inspire our hearts and bless
Our Churches, Schools, and
Homes in Every Land! Amen!