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The Field Is the World
AMER EBOPA AFRICA ATLANTICOCEAN N e S INDIA AUSTRALIA gospel where it has been preached. It has carried light to the people, and will yet banish darkness from the pagan world. It is to spread from clime to clime in its conquering sweep, until "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run."
The day will surely come when the "earth shall be filled with the knowledge of God as the waters cover the great deep." The field is vast, the work is great, and the difficulties formidable, but victory is assured. "Ask of me and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession." Ps. ii. 8.
BLACKBOARD ILLUSTRATIONS, &c. "The Duke of Wellington once met a young clergyman, who, being aware of his former residence in the East, and of his familiarity with the ignorance and obstinacy of the Hindoos in support of their false religion, proposed the following question : "Does not your grace think it almost useless and extravagant to preach the gospel to the Hindoos?" The Duke immediately replied: "Look, sir, to your marching orders. 'Preach the gospel to every creature. "-Foster. [tory.
Obedience to these "marching orders" will lead to final vic- But this conquest will be achieved only by the prayers, sacrifices, and toil of God's people. The old and the young are to join in the work. Some may become missionaries. Some may be called to teach and others to preach the word. Some may obtain wealth, and that is to be consecrated to God. "The church must filing down her gold at the feet of Jesus." Dr. Eddy. "God loveth a cheerful giver." The missionary cause waits for the gifts of the people. There is room here for all workers. There is a demand for all talents. Be ready to take your place when the call comes. If God asks your best personal service, give it. If He asks your time, talent, or wealth, lay it all upon the altar in the Master's name. He is saying to you, "Go." Go then, in some way, and minister to the spiritual wants of the world.
H. H. B.