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T h e y are about t o sail for the Homeland on f u r l o u g h . W e hobe that many o f our readers m a y have the obbortupity o f hear-

ing them while they are at rhome.

The Netherlands East Indies Mission of

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Addreaa: Lay-weg 85. Makassar. Cdebea, N.E.I.

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EDITOEIAL

D r . R. A . Forrest

He has come and gone ! He blew in on us at Makassar like a cool refreshing breeze, and ere we realised it. he was off again, but he left the fragrance of the Lord Christ which lingers with us still.

W e thank God for the visits of friends from the homeland. The first to call in on us here was Dr. Paul Rader. who came to Makassar in the very beginning of our work. W e have tried hard to get him to come again, that he may see the marvellous growth of this work since his previous visit a few years ago. There was no Tabernacle and no Bible School in Makassar then, and only a handful of Christians.

Four years ago Dr. Oswald 1. Smith of the People's Church. Toronto, was here for a few days and preached with power in the Tabernacle to the salvation of souls. H e has been a friend of our work from the beginning. and his church is a liberal contributor to the support of our native workers.

Two years ago our beloved president. Rev. H . M . Shuman and Mrs. Shuman were in Makassar, and attended our last conference. He ministered with great blessing to us in the Word, As we are about to gather again for conference, his visit is brought more vividly to our minds.

Then Dr. D. G. Earnhouse, Editor of Revelation. and Pastor of the Tenth Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia made u s a visit when on his world tour. He also conducted a week of meetings in the Tabernacle. Souls were saved, and our students and members of the Tabernacle edified by his addresses.

Now comes our old friend, Richard Forrest. His very pres-

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ence was an uplifting blessing, and we find ourselves reg,retting that he left us so soon, and hoping that he will come back again. He expressed a desire and purpose to do so, if it be the will.of the Lord, and to bring Mrs. Forrest with him next time. Dr. Forrest made a visit to Borneo and saw something of Dyak life in the heart of that wild jungle field. He was accompanied by the Dixons on our motor launch the Courier He promised to write something of his impression for The Pioneer. but as yet his manuscript has ro t come to hand.

Pastor Timothy Dzao

W e have also had a very refreshing visit from our dear Chinese brother Pastor Dzao of the Alliance Church in Shang- hai. He also made a visit to Borneo, and in company with some of our Chinese missionaries. went well i n t o the interior. and saw the jungle life of the Dyaks. met a number of Dyak Christians and preached the Word of God to them. Pastor Dzao's messages in the Makassar Tabernacle also resulted in the salvation of souls. and the edification of believers. W e were sorry that our Bible School was not in session, when Dr. Forrest. or Pastor Dzao were with us. but their visits were throughly enjoyed nevertheless.

Furlough of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Post

After a fu l l term o f fruitful service, Mr. and Mrs. Post have left us for a well earned furlough. Mr. and Mrs. Post spent the early part of their term of service in the Sesajap district of East Borneo. For the past three years they have been located in Makassar. MI. Post having succeeded Mr. Clench in charge of the Bible School. Mr. Post has won the affection of his students, and to say that they are missed by us in Makassar.

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is but to express very inadequately what we feel. Mr. and Mrs. Post are spending a couple of months in West Borneo ere they sail for America. Thcy will probably reach home in time for the Jubilce Council at Nyack in May.

M r . Mouru leaves for home

In a previous issue of The P;oneer WF told of how Mrs. Mouw and her two children had already left for the homeland on account of ill-health, and how Mr. Mouw had remained on till the work would be in a more organized condition. W h e n Mr. Mouw sailed for home, i t was exactly eight months to the day since his family had sailed! W e heartily unite in wishing our brother Mr. Mouw and his family every blessing on their furlough.

T h e account received in private letters of the farewe!l meeting for Mr. Mouw ere he left on furlough, and for the two native student-evangelists. who were leaving for Makas- sar to continue their Bible course, is interesting reading.

You just can't imagine the crowd of Dyaks that gathered.- about two thousand in number. The meeting was out under the rubber trees. and reminded one of a large convention at home. such as at Old Orchard. And how wonderful it is to hear the Dyaks sing and testify. T h e farewell meeting was held Sun- day morning. You should have heard the Dyaks sob when Mr. Mouw got up to give his farewell message. I don't wonder that Mr. and Mrs. Mouw hated to leave these folks. They truly have won their hearts. The Dyaks here are 'dif- ferent from those in East Borneo, perhaps mixed with Malay or Chinese. None of them have long ears, vor do they seem as wild as the Dyaks of East Borneo."

Mrs. Post says, "Last Sunday was some day !

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Mr. Post writes, " W e are very deeply impressed with the work that the Lord has done here. O n Sunday there were more than two thousand Dyaks present at the farewell service. I believe I have never in my life attended so wonderful a ser-

There was such a fine spirit, and the Dyaks are such wonderful Christians. It would be useless for me to attempt to describe it. It simply cannot be done with any degree of adequacy."

Mr. Mouw modestly writes as follow, "I am leaving here nearly three thousand born again Dyaks. and previous to my leaving. there were three days of shaking hands and shedding tears. More than two thousand gathered at Balai-Sepoeak on Sunday for a farewell service. So you can see that it was not easy to leave, but my common sense tells m e that I need the rest and change that furlough will give."

Men's Bible School

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As we go press our Bible School students, new and old, are gathering for the new term. Mr. Woerner assisted by Mr. I. G. Pouw. oldest son of Pastor P. H. Pouw of the Taber- nacle in Makassar. have been appointed in charge of the Men's Bible School. For one thing, as the students arrive we are again painfully reminded that we . have not anything like sufficient accommodation for the studen,ts whom the Lord sends to the Bible School. W e hope the time will soon be when we shall be able to obtain more property, and build more huts to provide accommodation for these young men. Already 140 men have enrolled. The most important feature of the present term in the Bible School is that some 15- or more of our students, who this year will complete their course of six years of study and practical training in the work, will graduate. Our

These are busy days for them.

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Mission from that time will take on a new phase in its develop- ment, in the organization of a Native Conference, and a grad- ual increase of native administration.

Giving due credit to all who have taken part in the training of these young men, I t is only fair to say that Mr. Clench and Mr. Post have been in large measure their spiritual parents. As they go out into the work, they are under the direction of what we call the Joint Committee. composed of native brethren and missionaries, and are under the direction of local mission- aries in the various fields to which they are appointed.

Women's Bible School

W e , a r e greatly encouraged as we see this phase of our work developing. because it seems to u s of very great import- ance. With the opening of the new term, more than 30 women students have enrolled, - double the attendance of last year, - and there are still others who are hoping to come this term. Miss Kemp's position, as head of the Women's Bible School, is being filled by Miss Marsh. W e invite the prayers of all our readers, that the Lord will give us an efiicient and suffi- cient staft of women workers, for, as we have said on previous occasions, if the women of the N.E.I. are to hear the Gospel, and know the W a y of Salvation, it must be through the iaborst of native women. W e have some very promising young women in the School. and we believe that others will be called of the Spirit, an,d sent to us. In the meantime. until we get a suitable property, we are renting a native house in the vicinity of the Tabernacle to accommodate the students of our W o - men's Bible School.

Baptisms o[ 1936

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our far-flung battle line, but we can safely state that the num- ber of baptisms lor 1936 is over 2.700. This means a tremen- dous additional responsibility, making a tptal of about twelve thousand members in the N.E.I. Mission.

Dr. Paul Rader.

In a previous issue of The Pioneer we made reference to Dr. Paul Rader's serious illness with heart trouble. and we requested the prayers of our readers in his behalf. W e are glad to hear that Dr. Rader is gradually improving in health. and we take this opportunity to pass the word on, so that the volume of praise for the Lord's gracious healing may be increased.

Conference

Before this number of The Pioneer reaches you. the N.E.I. missionaries will have met for their biennial conference. As we go to press. we are making preparations, and looking for- ward to this important gatherifig. We believe that it will be a time of deep spiritual inspiration and united intercession.

MI. and MIS. Presswood

Mr. Presswood left us for furlough a lone brchelor. H e is returning to us with his bride, happily married. They will reach us just in time for Conference. and will receive a most hearty welcome from all.

'Great peace have they that love Thy Law "-

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F O U N D E R ' S H Y M N S

WHAT S H A U THE ANSWER BE?

Dr A B. Simpson -

A Cry of pain, again and again, Is borne o'er the deserts and wide-spreading main ; A Cry from the lands that in darkness are lying, A Cry from the hearts that in sorrow are sighing.

It comes unto me ; it comes unto thee : O h , what shall the answer b e ?

- Oh. hark to the call ! Whom Jesus has rescued from sin's deadly thrall, "Come over and help us ! Come over and help us !

It comes unto all.

In bondage we languish ! W e die in our anguish !"

I t comes unto me : it corn= unto thee : O h , what shall the answer be 1

I t comes to the soul that Christ hath made whole, T h e heart that is longing His Name to extol ; It comes with a chorus of pitiful wailing. It comes with a plea which is strong and prevailing.

It comes unto me ; it comes unto thee ; O h , what shall the answer be ?

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"EXCEPT THEY BE SENT'

May we make a few comments on the missionary poem of Dr. Simpson on the previous page 1

To you who are ten thousand miles away, living in the ful l blaze OF Gospel Light and Limberty, this "cry of pain" may not be heard : but to us who are nearec, yes, in the very midst of "the lands that in darkness are lying", and where all about us there are hearts "that in sorrow are sighing". the cry is ever in our ears.

Yet, even with us. we find that our hearts may get hardened. and our ears dull of hearing. Oh, may the Lord keep us from ever getting accustomed to the awful sights and sounds of heathendom! Pray that we missionaries may ever have tender, sensitive hrarts, susceptible to the cry of these who live and die without the knowledge of God. or the only Sa- viour. Thus shall we be always ready to answer the call, and point the sinner to the blessed Redeemer.

"Oh, hark to the call ! I t comes to us all." "It comes to me : I t comes to thee : Oh, what shall the answer be?" We do not refer so much to the actual physical pain and anguish. though this is real and terrible. but rather to the anguisi of soul. the cry of pain, as once again, yea, every moment. with every beat of the heart, a soul goes out into utter darkness and endless night.

But, "HOW shall they call on Him ;n whom they have not believed ? and HOW shall they believe :n Him of whom they have not heard ?" These two questions %ply to the heathen who still are unreached with the glad sourd of the Gospel. Yes, How 1 How ? Then Paul applies it to us, who are believers, and presses home upon us the responsiti1ity.- "HOW

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shall they hear without a preacher ? That applies to us miss- ionaries on the field. W e must preach. And again, HOW SHALL THEY PREACH EXCEPT THEY BE SENT? That applies to you a t home. You must send.

If you a t home do not SEND, HOW can we go and preach I HOW can the missionary preach unless he be sen t? How can the native worker, with a heart burning with zeal and love for Him and for souls.- HOW can he go and preach, urless he be sent of you? Your gifts for the work make it possible for us miss- ionaries. whether native of foreign, to preach the Glad Tidings to those who have never heard. The logic is unanswerable,- HOW can they call ? HOW ? HOW ? HOW ? HOW ? They must firs! hear and believe, and then they will call upon the Lord and be saved. "For whosoever shall call on the Name of the Lo:d shall be saved.''

Do you hear

Yes, again we ask, HOW ? HOW ?

HOW can they believe ?

So the "cry of pain comes again and again.''

"It comes to me ; It comes to the€ : Oh. W H A T SHALL THE AKSWER EE ? " T h e eternal testing of never dying souls are in the balance,

Oh, WHAT SHALL T H E

i t ? "Oh, hark to the Call ! It comes to all,"

and depend upon your answer. ANSWER BE ?

There is one more "How" in Romans Ten, following the verses quoted above,- 'HOW beautiful are the feet of them that preach the Gospl." As one of our missionaries returned from the jungle recently with his feet all bandaged, we were reminded again of this verse about "beautiful feet." The jungle leech is me of our deadliest foes. The sores they leave are sometime: very hard to heal.

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THE NEED OF THE ISLES OF THE SOUTHERN SEAS DO YOU KNOW THIS N E m ? HE DOES!

By Mrs. James Yen

Five years ago, when 1 was still a student in the Alliance Women's Bible School at Wuchow. South China, in the year 1932. Mr. Jaffray came from a visit to the N.E.I.. and preached from the text Philippians 4:19, and told us a little of how God was opening up these new fields to the Gospel. where Christ had not been named. My heart was deep!y moved. That night 1 could not sleep, as I felt the weight of the lost souls of these Islands heavy on my heart. I arose. and in prayer asked the Lord what His will for m e was con- cerning the N.E.I. 1 heard His Voice say to me, that H e wanted me to go there for Him. This seemed strange and wonderful to me. I said, I am but a weak vessel, a young girl, how can I go 7 Furthermore. I had been told that only married women could go, and at the time that excluded me. All that I could do was to commit the whole matter to Him. and then I recorded it all in my diary.

Then, as time passed, I went out into the work for a year. and returned to the Bible School to continue my study of the Word of God till graduation. Then I took up the work again, where I had been the year previous. A t this time it was as though 1 had forgotten the Islands of the Southern Seas : and yet 1 could not forget ; even though the deep impression made in my heart at the first seemed to have all but fa,ded away. But H e who had called me to the N.E.I. did not forget the great need of these countless islands, nor their oppression under the hand of the devil.

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not save. Wi th the Lord there is no variableness. nor even the shadow made by turning (James 1 : 17.) Therefore. He had been sending others to the N.E.I. to bring salvation to the Chinese and the Malay races, and then our turn came, and my husband and I were sent forth also.

M,. w,. jamsr yen

In September of 1936, we, my husband, James Yen and I. sailed by a J . C. J . L. steamer from Hongkong. We had been married five days. The supplying of the money needed for The Chinese Foriegn Missionary Union to send us forth was all very wonderfully met in answer to prayer. The promise of Philippians 4:19 was graciously fulfilled. All our needs were met, for our wedding, and for our going to the field of His choice,- praise the Name of the Lord.

The first three days of our journey, as for as to Manila were rather rough and uncomfortable, but after that, all the way to Makassar. the sea was as smooth as a looking-glass. and we were able to eat anmd sleep as usual. W e found fellow-students of the Wuchow Bible School at Manila, who entertained u s

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royally. W e felt like praising the Lord in the words of the Ninety-sixth Psalm.

When we reached Makassar, and were met at the boat by so large a number of native Christians. and the students of the Kemah Indjil Bible School, we were amazed beyond measure a t the wonderful growth of this work. The joy of arriving at Makassar, and meeting so many new friends, made the sorrow of leaving my Mother and brothers and sisters so much easier to bear. The wonderful singing of the students of the Bible School deeply moved me, for these natives surely can sing well. The hearty hand shaking before and after the meeting, bespoke a real fellowship. The respect in which the native Christians hold both Western and Chinese missionaries also impressed me. There are over 150 students in the Bible School. quite a number of them are married couples. About one half of the students are able to support themselves ; but for the remainder some one must trust the Lord for their food and raiment. Most of the money for this and for the expenses of The Chinese Foreign Missionary Union still comes from contributors in Western lands. but we hope and pray that soon Chinese Christians will take on a big share.

More than four months have passed, almost without realizing it. I am staying for a few days in the mountains at Benteng-Tinggi. helping Mr. Jaffray with Chinese manuscript for The Bible Magazine. The work of thus writing expositions of the Word, has been a great blessing to my soul. I t is a t the request of Mr. Jaffray that I have written the above account of the Lords dealings with us. In closing. I want to ask that all who read these lines will please pray for the work of the Lord down here among the Islands. also, as the Lord prospers, give of your gifts ta hasten the progress of the Gospel Amen !

Today is February the tenth 1937

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IN DANGER OK SWBIWING

BY

R. A. Jajfray, Makassar N.E.1

"And their net brake ......__. the ships began to sink." These words tell of the dismay felt by Peter and his com-

panions, when. early in the Lord's ministry, the Lord on the shores of Galilee. having taught the people from Simon Peter's ship, told him to "launch out into the deep, and let down the nets for a draught." Simon Peter was not in an optimistic condition of mind. He had toiled all night, and caught nothing. But in obedience to the Lords word he let down the net, and. behold, it enclosed a multitude of fishes, so that the net brake. Knowing that they were unable to take care of the catch themselves, they called their companions, but the fishes were so numerous that they filled both the ships. until they actually began to sink.

These conditions may represent the blessing of the Lord,- even to an alarming degree. Daniel was blessed with visions until he "retained no strength, neither was there breath left in him." At Pentecost the power of the'Spirit came down upon the people until they acted like drunken men. In missior,ary work it also occurs, that when we go to new peoples. who until now have never had their first chance to hear the Gospel. men and women are saved in such large numbers, that to say the least. it is embarrassing to take care of the converts. Many, many are born again, but how shall we feed this multitude of new-born babes in Christ 1 I t is the same situation as Peter's boat filled with fishes until the ship actually began to sink.

During the past six years of missionary work in the N.E.I..

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among various tribes of Dyaks in Borneo, we have been, as it were. almost swamped with success. Some have considered it what is generally known as a "mass movement." Others have thought that the large number of converts reported is due to the fact that some missionaries are prone to baptize people more easily, and more hurriedly, than others, and that the work is therefore to be considered more or less superficial. Neither of these criticisms is just or correct. It is a genuine work of the Holy Spirit in many individual hearts. Hearing the word of the Gospel, conviction of sin, a decision to accept Christ. simple childlike faith in Him, the Great Forgiver of sin, and a resultant peace and joy of heart, these are the Ieatures that mark this work of grace in Borneo. T h e Dyaks, though un- civilized and uneducated, are by no means stupid. They generally learn readily, and have retentive memories. Best of all. there is a simplicity of heart, which responds to the Gospel message, and gratefully receives the blessed gift of free grace to the salvation of their souls.

During the past six years, about 12.000 Dyaks have been baptized. This represents four distinct fields ; in East Bor- neo, the districts of Mahakam, Boelongan and Sesajap, and in W e s t aorneo the district of Kapoeas. Not only so, but it is not the slightest exaggeration to say that there are thousands more, who are eagerly receiving the Living W o r d , and who will emlong be ready to make confession of Christ in baptism, as soon as the missionary has time to visit their districts.

W h e n we consider that to take care of t!iis work we have oniy four Alliance missionary couples, one single man, and two Chinese missionaries, we sigh,- "What are these among so m a n y ? How can w e feed this multitude?" Truly, had the Lord not clearly led us at the very commencement of the work to dare to commence a Bible School, we would now find our-

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selves not only dismayed and embarrassed. but literally swamped.

The Lord's way of multiplying the loaves of Living Bread and the fishes for the hungry new converts was in providing a goodly number of young men, whom He Himself had called and chosen, and sent to u s at Makassar Bible School, from different parts of the N.E.I., where Christ is already known. The ministry of the "Kalarn Hidoep" (The Living Word) . our monthly Bible Magazine in Malay, has also played an important part. Choice souls read in the pages of the Kalarn Hidoep our message, translated mostly from the Chinese Bible Magazine. and felt, "This is what I want, this is the message for me", and forthwith wrote to us, and applied for admission as students to the Bible School.

After five years of Bible School work in Makassar, we have about 200 native students at various stages of instruction, in preparation for the ministry of the Gospel. Inevitably there are some who are hypocrites, and unworthy seekers for loaves and fishes, but the majority by far are honest, earnest. hungry hearts. Next year if God will, 15 or 20 of these young men will graduate as full-fledged workers in the vineyard of the Lord, after five or six years of training. Roughly speaking one half of their time has been spent in the classroom. and the other half in practical experience in the work.

W e cannot express to you. our friends at home, how much it means to us to have had your prayerful support, and your financial help. sending in your special contributions to us to help support these native workers. We require every man to be self-supporting as tar as is possible. Approximately 50% of our students pay their own way. but some of our very 6est men have no visible means of support, and they trust with us for their bread and raiment. Some of them have left good

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positions and good salaries, and some even have forsaken their business to come to Bible School. It has been wonderful to see the gracious work of the Spirit of God in the hearts of these young men, and to see them develop in the Christian life, growing in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord. As they have gone out for a period of practical experience in witnessing and soul-winning. after having had a year or more in the Bible School. they have been wonderfully used in leading souls to Christ. Some of them have literally been the means of the salvation of hundreds and thousands of souls.

The period of experience in the work on the field is definitely a part of their training, and in almost every case they are under personal missionary supervision, but it is the testimony of our missionaries that they do not know what they would have done without these native brethren. They have been invaluable helpers, and when the time comes for them to return to Bible School, the missionary is reluctant to let them go. The day is coming when they will no longer be merely "helpers" to the missionary, but will be leaders in the Church of Christ, pas- tors, teachers, evangelists. etcetera, and the missionary in turn will become their "helpers."

W e invite our friends to pray especially for this graduating class that they may. every man of them, be filled with a thorough knowledge of the Living and mighty Word of God, and also filled with the Holy Spirit. With a native ministry, well educated ,in the Scriptures, and filled with the Spirit, our

nets will not break. our ships will not sink Even as it is recorded in the similar miracle after the resilrrection of the Lord Jesus, when Peter drew in the net full of great fishes, and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Our idea is not to expect a perfect church in this dispensation, but we are believing that we shall send out from this Bible

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School a continual stream of Spirit-filled men, arid women also, who will snatch brands from the burning. carry the Gospel to earth's remotest bounds. to the uttermost ends of the earth. to the last and loneliest isle, to the last tribe and race. to "take out a people for His Name". and to hasten His glorious return. For i: is written, "After this. ......... 1 w i l l return ....... . . saith the Lord.''

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THE STORY OF TEE CHINESE FOREIGN MISSIONARY UNION (C.F.M.U.)

BY

Rev. G. Woerner

"And 1 sought for a man among them that should ......... stand in the gap ___....__ but 1 found none". Ezek. 22 : 30.

"He stood between the dead and the living ; and the plague was stayed".

Since many of our friends who read The Pioneer may not have been receiving this paper from the beginning of its publication in 1929, and consequently, may not be familiar with the origin and purpose of the C.F.M.U.. it is our desire a t this t ime to tell you a little about the history of this Missionary Society and its present opportunities and needs.

The work of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in the N.E.I. has really grown out of the C.F.M.U. and is the con- necting link Setween the work in China and the N.E.I. This missionary society was iounded by Rev. R. A. Jaffray, the Chairman of the Alliance Mission here. Mr . Jaffray had already been a missionary in South China for more than 35 years. Possessed of an indomitable pioneer spirit. the planting of mission stations in all the strategic centres of Kwang-si Pro- vince as they are today, is largely due to his far-sighted pioneer policy. Again, because of this pioneer spirit, God graciously and mightily used Mr. Jaffray in the opening of French Indo-China. Like ni South-China, rather than concentrate in one corner of this new mission field, and advance from one centre. stations were opened hundreds of miles apart in important cities as rapidly

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as men and money allowed. from Hanoi in the north, to Saigon in the south. These early stations constitute the principal cen- tres of that mission field today, from which the missionaries are working in every direction until they join hands, and the whole country is evangelized.

But the unquenchable spirit OF this pioneer missionary was not satisfied with these achievements, and so he turned his face toward the South Sea Islands. Being a missionary to China and loving the Chinese, he began to search out the thousands of Chinese, scattered in these islands for whom, little or nothing was done, and give them the Gospel message. In order to get a true estimate of conditions, he did not travel along the highways, of commerce, but "signed up" as an officer on a tramp ship plying off the beaten track. After his first trip to Borneo, Celebes and other islands. a clear vision and com- mission from the Lord was impressed upon his soul.

There are more than 2,000,000 Chinese living in these is- lands, Most of these are located in the coast cities, though many have penetrated far into the interior. They are enter- prising, and understand the native languages and customs. If the true Gospel message could be given to this great multitude of Chinese, and half-Chinese: and they be saved, and in turn called of the Lord to give the Gospel to the natives, what a wonderful way this would be to fulfill our Lord's last com- mission and hasten His return.

Some of us still remember vividly with what Holy Ghost zeal he returned to Wuchow from that first trip. Those were the days when we first heard the names of Samarinda, Balik- papan, Makassar, Bali, Dyaks. Boegis, Sasaks. etc. at break- fast, dinner and supper time. At first. these were mere names, and hard to pronounce a t that, but we soon learned that they represented cities and races of people, still utterly destitute of

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the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. But God's time had come. The fire caught and spread. Things stirred. and before the year ended three Chinese missionaries were located in Makassar. Samarinda and Balik-papan, as well as a com- mittee formed, known as the "Chinese Foreign Missionary Union". Leland Wong mas elected Chairman and Mr. Jaf- fray, Vice-chairman and Treasurer, which offices these men still hold, the treasurer having the honor of bearing the heavy financial responsibility, and meeting all the bills ! From that small beginning in 1928, this union has grown to its present size, a force of 21 missionaries, in eight years ! Seventeen of these are supported by the Union, and the others are in charge of self-supporting Chinese Churches in different parts of the Southern Seas.

That God's blessing and seal of approval rests upon this work is evident from the fact that more than 3,000 souls have been won to the Lord Jesus Christ by these Chinese mission- aries. The signal honor of first entering the "Enchanted Isle", the "Tourist's Paradise". the Island of Bali with the Gospel, God has also given to the C.F.M.U., for it was a Chinese missionary whom God used to accomplish this great feat. Although the Dutch Government has forbidden us to work in Bali for the present, yet there are nearly 500 Balinese who have been baptized, and added to the church of Christ, plus a company of nearly 1.000 inquirers. The Chinese miss- ionaries were also the First to start Gospel work on the islands of Billiton. Bangka, and Soembawa.

This C.F.M.U. is the first and only Chinese Foreign Miss- ionary Society in existence today. True, there are individual Chinese here and there who are preaching the Gospel abroad, but there is no other missionary organization. Then again.

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the majority of Chinese preachers abroad, work only amongst their own nationals, the Chinese, while the object of the C.F. M.U. includes the natives of the different islands. In fact, their greatest success has been amongst the non-Chinese races.

That the Chinese make good missionaries is indisputable in the light of what they have accomplished. There are equal results where Chinese and American or European missionaries work side by side. Like the missionaries of the C. and M.A.. they do r.ot shrink from the hardships of working in the in- terior of Borneo or other islands. They are also scattered equally as far from Makassar, the Headquarters. They are capable, and willing to share in the duties and responsibilities oi the Bible School and literary work. In short, they are taking part in every branch of the work of the mission in the N.E.I. And since we have been missionaries in China, where we have learned to know and love the Chinese, it is a great joy, in the providence of God, to work with them here now in the N.E.I.

But in spite of these glorious results, the sad and deplorable fact is that the Church of Christ in China is so slow to realize and.appreciate the imperative need and golden opportunities of a Chinese Foreign Missionary Society. We know that a church at home which has no missionary vision is a barren and dead Church. Praise God, however, that a few of the leaders are beginning to catch the missionary vision. On one occasion, a certain Chinese Ieadcr remarked : "I know now why we do not have a revival in the Chinese Church. It is because we are like the Dead Sea. always taking in, but never giving out". For more than a century, China has had the Gospel, receiving missionaries and money from abroad ; whereas, the Chinese Church is not faithful in passing on to other races what she has received.

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And one of these days, she will have to give an account to the Lord of the Harvest for her great neglect. It is the realization of this awful fact, that figured prominently in our call, and coming to the N.E.I. to throw in our lot and lives with this C.F. M.U. Thus we are still missionaries to China in a sense, i.e. helping the Chinese Church at the other end - the missionary end.

Being a Chinese Foreign Missionary Union, it naturally ought to be managed, manned and financed by Chinese men and money. How- ever, the plea of many is that the Chinese Church is not yet self-supporting, and until she reaches that stage, she is not in any position to take up foreign missionary obligations. Consequently, they say. a Chinese Foreign Missionary Society is still premature. This may be true of the churches of the interior, but not of the prosperous Chinese Churches and Christians of the coast cities. Nor will the plea that the Chinese Church is poor continue to avail. as long as wealthy Chinese Christians give thousands of dollars to support gen- erais and armies who are fighting for the supposed sal- vation of their country. In the judgment day, such Churches and Christians will not be able to escape the divine wrath of the Lamb.

I t is because of these awful facts that the persistent pioneer spirit of this great missionary of the Chinese Church, MI. Jaffray. will not let him rest, until the Chinese Church will obey the Saviour's last command. Some one must be the standard bearer for them. MI. Jaffray has caught this vision, and one by one, here and there, kindred spirits are rallying around him in the name cif Jehovah-Nissi. Will you join our band. pledging your earne.st prayers and loyal support until the Chinese Church - may God grant that it will be

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soon - will take over the full responsibility which is her sacred and God-given trust 1

Being a separate organization from the C. and M.A.. the Home Board of the Alliance, does not assume any financial obligations of this Union. The Chinese Church and Christians ate slow in responding, The depression a t home, and sickness, have necessitated certain substantial and regular contributors withdrawing their support, so much so. that the Chinese miss- ionaries have only received partial allowances of late. But, praise God, none of them are complaining - which is a further proof of their true worth. Shall we meet the challenge by laying hold of God and His promises in a new way by prayer for the sleeping Chinese Church and Christians, to wake up to their solemn responsibility ere i t is too late ; and in the meantime, shall we be willing in their stead to carry the financial burdens of the Union ? Perhaps it may be premature to have a Chinese Foreign Missionary Society before the Chinese themselves undertake to organize one. But what if the Lord comes before they get ready to do so ? And what about these souls that will be lost in the meantime, whom Chinese missionaries could lead to Christ, and into the W a y o'f Salvation ?

A Chinese Foreign Missionary Society is not something premature in the light of the fact that China has had the Gospel for over one hundred years. It is not premature in the light of millions of perishing souls who have not yet had their first chance to hear the Gospel, whom Chinese missionaries could reach. It is not a question of travailing to bring forth. The birth pangs of bringing forth the C.F.M.U. are passed. The child is eight years old now. and developing in every way. However, it still needs the help and guidance that a child of that age needs, from loving and faithful parents. until

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it reaches full maturity, and is completely managed. manned and financed by the Chinese Church. There ace special honors and rewards for founders and forerunners of every cause. Those who were identified with David in the early days of his struggles and sufferings were made Captains and Generals when he was crowned. And so, if you too, will espouse the cause of the Chinese Church by joining the founder and forerunners of the C.F.M.U. in pledging it your earnest prayers and support until the sleeping Chinese Church is aroused to her missionary duty : when crowns and thrones are given out, the King of kings will see that you get yours.

Here is a list of the Missionaries of The Chinese Foreign Missionary Union, and the places where they are working for the Lord :

In BORNEO, (Mahakam District)

Mr. Paul R. Lenn. ordained missionary, pioneering among the Dyaks. (Now on furlough after eight years of service). Mr. lames Chen. poineer work among the Dyaks. Mr. ]ohn Chang, ordained missionary to Dyaks.

In SOEMBAWA, (Bima)

Pastor S . W . Chue. working among Chinese and Natives.

In CELEBES, (Makassar)

Pastor and Mrs. P. H . Pouw, Pastor Malay Tabernacle. Editor The Kalam Hidoep, and interpreter. Mr. I . G. Pouw, Assistant Principal of the Bible School.

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Mr. and M I S . lames Yen, Pastor of the Chinese Church; Chinese writer for The Bible Magazine: Teacher in the Malay Bible School.

In BILLITON, Mr. and Mrs . C. Y . Wong, ordained missionary work- ing among the Chinese and Natives. Miss S . T . Wong, working among Chinese and Na- tives. ( A native of Billiton).

In BRITISH MALAYA, Pastor and Mrs. K. F . Tsang, commencing work in the Sakai tribe.

In FRENCH INDO-CHINA. (Saigon) Pastor and Mrs. Y . L. Wai, Pastor of Self-supporting Chinese Church.

I n PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (Manila) Mr. and Mrs. S. Meek, Pastor of Self-supporting Chinese Church.

On FURLOUGH IN CHINA.- Mrs. S . W . Chue. M r . and

(Please consult Map on back page for the location of these stations.)

1. S. Linn.

There are thousands of Islands in this part of the world, o f f the beaten track of travel and commerce, where no witness for Christ has ever gone. Pray that messengers of the Gospel may soon be sent.

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NATIVE WORKERS

BY Rev. 1. Arthur Mouw

The importance of native workers on the mission field is perhaps not fully appreciated by most people at home. W e on the field however, know that we would surely be limited, if it were not for their help. Today there are three thousand "born again" Christians in our West Borneo Iield (2.500 baptized). While neither the missionary nor the native worker. had much to do with this, as it was the work of the Holy Ghost, yet the shepherding of the flock". over which the Holy Ghost hath made us overseers". is a work in which the native workers have a very important ministry.

I t is almost impossible to explain how this wonderful work started. Ail I know is that after making two trips into the Ketoengau district, and witnessing such unusual hunger on the part of the Dyaks, I was amazed, and went to Conference pleading for two native workers. Mr. Walter Post. Dean of the Bible School said, "I don't know whether we can give you any workers or not, but keep asking", and I did. Result.- Patty and Adipatty returned with us to Wes t Sorneo. As we were .going up the Kapoeas river I explained the district to them, and said, "I believe God is going to give us hundreds of souls there". and they replied, " W e believe it also." We wasted no time in going to Nanga-Beloh. the centre to which God had led, and after visiting a Dyak village, and spending a few days in the district, I reluctantly went down the river on my way to the Melawi district, which I also wanted to open. I say reluctantly, for 1 felt great things were going to happen. and I wanted to remain. However, the urge to reach another

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tribe was upon me. and I went up the Melawi and met the devil face to face. and nearly lost my life on two occasions.

After three weeks, I felt definitely led to return to the native workers, which I did. I found them in trouble with the officials. but praise God. I also found many Dyaks who were ready to follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! From then until now it has been impossible to get to any other district. Dyaks came from villages far and near to hear the Gospel. We preached to them from morning until midnight, and at the end of a week's travelling 512 were baptized. This was the first baptismal service.

The native workers were compelled by the officials to with- draw from the district. and come to our home in Sintang for 22 days. But praise the Lord. the Holy Spirit didn't withdraw, and when we returned to the district, there were several hundred more new believers, almost all of whom had never met us or heard us preach. The Christian Dyaks had done the witnessing, and the Holy Spirit had done the work. Hallelujah !

A few months later Mrs. Mouw and the children joined us in the jungle, "bag and baggage" and o u r station Balai- Sepoeak became the centre of our district. (Note : in three different directions from Balai-Sepoeak, and within four or five hours walking distance. there are now three organized churches and Balai-Sepoeak makes four). After MIS. Mouw's coming, Dyaks literally swarmed upon us, coming from far and near to see her and the children, the first white woman or children they had ever seen. They saw her. but best of all they heard her message about our wonderful Saviour, and several hundred Dyaks testify that they came to know the Lord when "Njonja" (Mrs. Mouw) came to the jungle.

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Makassar Bible School came to help us, and God has given them many precious souls also.

And now the time has come for Patty and Adipatty, our two native workers, to return to Makassar, to continue their course of study. God has used them mightily. We have fought the enemy together in the Lord's battle. I thank God for them. and know that what has been accomplished in Wes t Borneo could not have taken place, had they not answered G o d s call. and come over to help us. They will have many incidents to relate of God's blessing, to their teachers and fellow-students in the Bible School at Makassar. God bless Patty and Adipatty ! Please pray for them by name, as they too have left Father and Mother and native land. the same as we, and have endured hardness and sickness (malaria) for the sake of the Name. However. West Borneo is the land of their adoption, and they testify that they want to return, and spend the rest of their lives here.

Praise His Name !

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ORGANIZING CHURCHES IN THE MA- DISTRICT, BORNEO

BY

Rev. H . A. Dixon

After packing our supplies. and waiting three or four days for coolies, we were off for a tour of the Lawa section. The devil, it seemed, tried to discourage us from the start. First, it was a physical test. Soon after leaving Melak we began to feel very ill. Several times we were sorely tempted to return home, but no, by the grace of God, we determined to press on. Next, a large tree had fallen across the small stream, barring our progress. Attempting to pull our boat across the log, the boat was swamped, and carried down stceam by the swift current. Finally however all was rescued, and after much prayer and patience we reached Moeara-Lawa, which was a day's journey, and our first stop.

From there, in company with one of our Chinese missionaries and three native student-evangelists. we visited thirteen vill- ages along the Lawa River. A Dyak Christian also joined our party, hence we represented five races (Chinese, Malay. Am- bonese, Dyak and American). W e spent from two to four nights in each place, as we had opportunity. Our mode of travel was walking and in canoes. But, as it was the dry sea- son, and the water was very low, we journeyed mostly afoot. Once, however, it was necessary to go the water route, and, as we could not get coolies. we were forced to "paddle our own canoe." Yours truly had a small dugout all his own. which was a new experience for him.

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ians, we witnessed the marvelous miracles of the Gospel, and wondrous transformation in the hearts and lives of the people. Yes. a world of ignorance and superstition turned upside down ! The Christians had burned and destroyed hundreds of idols and fetishes. Instead of the sound of noisy ceremonies, as when we made the tr,ip two years ago, was heard the sound of singing and praising God. The people sang as they went about their work, and continually came to us requesting prayer for the sick. for their rice crops, etc. How we enjoyed hearing the children sing ! W e were especially thrilled, one night at the end of a hard day's journey . to hear the children of that village sing all f,ive verses of "There is a Fountain filled with Blood"- and without a mistake. During our itinerary, a girl of ten years died of malaria. Her parents reported that she had died like going to sleep. She had been singing, and praising the Lord Jesus.

W e were delighted to hear Dyak voices being raised in petition and thanksgiving, instead of being forced to listen to the din of squealing pigs being sacrificed in devil worship. W h a t brought about these remarkables changes 7 The only answer is.- the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The human agents were our Chinese missionaries of the C.F.M.U.. with two native workers, who have labored so Faithfully and sacrilically. and you, dear friends, who have not failed to pray for them, and give. Because of this, we were able to organize nine Church groups. This is remarkable when we consider that these people were converted from raw heathenism only two short years ago.

Two years past when we visited the village of Soeakong, a man's father had died, and they were having a ten days' ceremony to the evil spirits on his behalf. Oh, the noise and confusion ! I t was difficult for IIS to have a service, as gongs

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were beaten furiously day and night. Many pigs, chickens. and a water buffalo were slaughtered, their blood being offered in sacrifice for the deceased. Now, at this time, we found all the village serving the Lord. The man whose father died two years ago, asked why we had not taught him about salvation during our former visit. W e replied that we had done so, but that he was too preoccupied to listen. Then he fervently said in reference to past evil customs. "Never more !" This man was chosen one of the first deacons of the Church in his long- house. (The deacons are called. "Servants of the Church").

I n several of the villages all of the Christians are standing true to the Lord. In others a few have backslidden. The reasons are apparently misunderstanding. lack of teaching, and Mohammedan influence. Let us pray for their enlightening and restoration. T h e chief of one village, and his son. who is a medicine man. have opposed the Christians most bitterly. Often, if the chief will not first become a Christian, his people are not bold enough to do so. But, in this instance, practically all of his subjects believe, and are remaining faithful in spite of his stand against Christ. ' May the Holy Spirit work in his heart, and in his son's heart, to the changing of their attitude to the Gospel.

God is blessing those who are faithful to Him, materially as well as spir,itually. Now, they do not observe the numerous costly feasts to the evil spirits. Furthermore. in those villages where the Christians are faithful, there has been less sickness. fewer deaths, and the rice crops have been good. On our previous visit, a number of sites were pointed out to us as places which were supposed to be inhabited by demons, hence the Dyaks were afraid to plant rice there. Now, since believing on the Lord, their crops are flourishing in these very same places.

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Our work consisted largely in instructing the believers. H o w eager they were to learn! They thought nothing of staying until two and three in the morning in order to get further teaching.

Whenever possible. we organized Churches, and chose "servants of the Church" (deacons). It was interesting to note that a number of former witch-doctors becami: leaders. They now serve the Lord more zealously than they formerly served Satan. By this arrangement the Christians meet regularly. and carry on by themselves. in the missionary's absence. Of course, the present need is for a deeper under- standing of the Word of God.

In order to show their appreciation of our coming, and to express their welcome, they prepared several feasts for us. At one place we had to eat breakfast seven times before leaving for the next village! The food was usually clean and wholesome, although a couple of times we balked at eating snake meat, and fried, unhatched Bees - our imagination was too keen ! A Dyak's imagination allows him to eat crocodiles, snakes. monkeys and bugs, and they thrive on such diet.

There were large numbers of sick people at every place. Hence, we were constantly being called to the huts in the rice fields to pray for the afflicted. In answer to prayer. there were a. number of definite healings, for which we praise the Lord. Sometimes, it was difficult to convince certain in- dividuals that healing is by faith, and not by works, or the act of prayer. For instance, a woman said it would be necessary for us to pray four or five times for a sick girl. as her illness was quite serious. Others have faith, simple as that of a little child, for all matters of life. A woman testified that her boat drifted into a rapid, and was being cairied by the current on to

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the rocks. In desperation she stopped paddling. closed her eyes, and as Peter of old, cried. "Lord, save me !" When she opened her eyes, she saw that her canoe, of its own accord. had entered still water near the shore.

Although on this trip we went with the express purpose O F ministering to the Christians, and forming as many Churches as possible. yet there were a number of new converts, and bap- tisms. They had been led to the Lord by Dyak Christians, and voluntarily requested the rite of baptism. W e were also pleased to see how the believers witnessed to strangers who visited their long-houses, and to learn that they had also carried the Gospel to several villages that we have been unable to reach. From the beginning, we have emphasized the fact that fhey as well as we, who have believed on Christ. are obligated to take "the glad news" to those who still sit in darkness. May they receive constraining power to obey our Lord's injunction in Acts 1 : 8.

AS WE GO TO PRESS we are happy to pass on the news that sixteen men and women, who previously were Moharn- medans. have been baptized. Pastor P. H. Pouw has just returned from a trip to the opposite shore of this peninsula of the Celebes to a place near Watampone where the baptisms took place. Our students have been'working here for over a year, and in a quiet way, under tremendous difficulties, and subtle opposition, have been witnessing for Christ. The force of Mohammedanism is very strong in this part of the country, but we are more and more persuaded that by earnest prayer and faithful, steady plodding in the Name of the Lord, many souls may be rescued from the darkness and deception of Moslemism.

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MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE DYAKS W BORNEO

Pastor Timofhy S. K. Dzao of the Alliance Church. Shanghai

It was not until the first of December, in the year nineteen hundred thirty-six, thirteen days after I left Makassar. that we came to our first stopping place among the Dyaks in Borneo.

T h e "Courier", our motor launch, arrived at the first Dyak village about four o'clock in the afternoon. The place is called Long-Nah, and i t was the Mo-dong tribe that we visited. As the boat came slowly to the shore, I saw a line of houses beiore me. They were elevated about 15 feet from the ground, supported by strong logs. I could see the naked children, who were peeping out through the small square wooden windows, with astotlishment clearly pictured on their faces.

After a while, I saw a man, apparently about fifty years old. standing on the shore. I did not know it. but he was the King ! Ke wore a cap, and I suppose that must be his ccown ! With a smiling face he welcomed us. Then because of my great curiosity, I asked Mr. and Mrs. Dixon to take me up to the long-house. 1 wanted to see what it looked like inside.

W e went up by a ladder, which was really a log, with notches for steps. W e climbed upward step by step, until we entered the King's home. It was a big square room, with several'mats placed on the bamboo floor. Two special seats were provided, but of course most of us sat on the floor. MI. Dixon, Eo!lowing the polite custom, talked most sincerely with the Xing. while many of the women and young girls were looking very steadily into the face of Mrs. Dixon. The King said that Mrs. Dixon was the first white woman that ever had come to his village.

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After Mr. Dixon had discussed many interksting problems with the King, h e asked for permission to gather the people for an evangelistic meeting. The King promised very readily.

It was about seven o'clock in the evening, after supper. that we again gathered in the same room. People gradually came to the appointed meeting until more than twenty were present. Most of them were women and children, for nearly all of the men were out in the rice fields.

Our experienced Chinese missionary. MI. Paul Lenn. gave an introductory message, and then he taught them a simple chorus. The words are as follows :

..Dibawah salib, dibawah salib ; Kita dapat selamat dibawah salib."

I t means, at the Cross we receive our salvation T o my surprise.

they all bowed their heads, for they had heard the Gospel a number of times before.

Next, it was my turn to give a simple Gospel message. I spoke in Chinese (Mandarin), while Mr. Lenn interpret- ed for m e into Malay. As most of the women and children did not understand Malay, we asked the King whether he would be willing to interpret from Malay into his own Dyak language, for the benefit of the rest. He willingly consented, thus my message was preached through two able interpreters.

My congregation listened very carefully to the plain mess- age of our Lord's great Salvation, which was accomplished on the Cross. I preached about half an hour, and then asked the people to make a definite decision to accept Christ as their personal Saviour. Praise the Lord, the King was the first person to make the confession, "I believe on Jesus," and then followed his wife, the Queen. Mrs. Dixon helped the women

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to declare their faith in the Lord Jesus. Nearly all of them responded to the iwitation.

The following ,%rning we again gathered. Then, MI. D.ixon gave a message on t h e importance of, and the reason for baptism. He spoke very simply with earnestness in the Spirit. After he had fully explained, and answered all questions, paper and pencil were ready to write down the names of those who wished to be baptised. Again, the King was the first to call out his own name. One by one. Mr. Lenn wrote ,down the, list of candidates. Altogether there were eight men and eighteen women and children on the list. Wha t a joy filled my heart, when I saw the simple faith with which the Dyaks accepted the Lord ! Indeed the Gospel of Christ "is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth". (Rom. 1 : 16). And. "He that believeth and is baptized shal1,be saved". (Mark. 16: 16) . Mr. Dixon and I went down into the water and baptised them.

I believe that not only we who were there in the service were filled with joy, but that there was greater joy in the presence of the angels of God. (Luke 15 : 10) Hallelujah !

Will you. too, dear reader. rejoice with us in the Lord and pray for those new born babes in Christ, that they may be kept in the grace of our Lord Christ until we see Him face to face ? (I Cor. 13 : 13).

A HEART TRANSFORMED BY THE HOLY SPlRlT

Mrs. H. A. Dixon

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should be buried with him. In one of our villages an old. old man accepted Christ as his Saviour. Truly he desired to follow all the missionary had taught, but he understood so little, and he found it most difficult to break with the habitual order of devii worship. Realizing that his days were numbered. he proceeded to make full preparations for an elaborate ceremony to the evil spirits in connection with his funeral. The buffalo. pigs and chickens for the feast and blood sprinkling. were purchased. The clothes that he kept for special occasions were nearby in readiness to be converted into a shroud. All of his treasures were collected. and placed in order for the interment. I n fact. his was to be a correct heathen funeral. Nothing that the local Christians said could turn the aged and sick man Irom his purpose. However. one day the Holy Spirit spoke to his heart. Wha t a struggle for him to surrender all his cherished plans and anterior practices !

Ultimately he was convinced, not by outward circumstances. but by a definite change of heart, that demons no longer controlled his destiny. Hence, the necessity for appeasing them no longer existed. For the first time he understood what it meant to have his sins forgiven, and to become a child of God. W h a t joy, gladness and thanksgiving filled his soul !

When they had arrived from their rice fields he said, "I do not wish you to keep my buffalo. pigs and chickens until I am dead, hut 1 want you to butcher them now. so that I may see my friends enjoy one more feast. Neither do I wish the blood offered to the evil spirits. Just kill the animals. cook the meat, and then eat." H e then requested that his treasures be brought. Someone handed him his long knife, a Dyak's most useful and esteemed article. H e reached out feeble hands, and with the eagerness of receiving an old friend, he took the knife. While

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lovingly caressing it he gazed round upon his family and ex- plained. "I have worn and used this knife 'all through my life, it has saved me from harm and death more than once. But, please do not put it in my grave, rather allow one of my sons to use it." Taking his spear and blow-gun, he tried to lift them to their accustomed place upon his shoulder. Finding himself too weak to accomplish this, he laid them aside, then said, "These valued articles that 1 inherited from my father are not to be buried with me either. I want to give them to you, my beloved ones." T h u s , one by one his articles of work and play were handled and admired, then passed on for further usefulness. At last he had given away everything except his "special occasion" clothes. "Now", he said, "I have nothing besides these shirts, loin-cloths, skirts and head bands. All are still in good condition. because I have seldom worn them. Perhaps you think it strange that I do not desire them all wrapped around my body and subsequently buried, but such is my wish. When you are preparing my body for burial, please use one loin cloth, one shirt and a head band. that is all.

possessions had been .distributed, a beautiful smile of peace and contentment spread over his wrinkled and sun-burned face. His earthly business was now finished. Henceforth, all he had to do was to await the summons to come home. Ere long he entered into his eternal bliss. Needless to say, his every wish for a simple funeral was carried. out. Instead of days being spent in riotious dancing, drinking and devil worship. his body was tenderly and quietly laid to rest until the resurrection morn.

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