The imperative expression which constitutes the title of this article is a very common one. Yet, in connection with the purpose we have in mind for writing these lines, it is a very important and necessary one. For we would emphasize that the great need among Christians today is that there be more exercise of […]
Once again it is August, the convention month for our Protestant Reformed young people. Our thoughts turn to the gay, happy times we shall have with our old and new friends, to the pleasant hours we shall spend, singing the beloved psalms and hymns, listening to good Christian entertainment and enjoying the company of fellow […]
Reading an article in the Beacon Lights a few weeks back I discovered everything in it, but one thing it lacked: I could feel pride, hatred, yes, even rejoicing. Sorrow, to be sure, they were not voicing. ‘Tis love they lack for their brethren in the Lord. Thou shalt not hate, neither seek vengeance […]
“Fellowship in Christ”—that is the theme of this year’s Protestant Reformed Young People’s Convention. Fellowship in itself is a subject which is of special interest to youth. But this is not enough. We are a particular type of young people and thus the theme of our convention must also be of a particular type. Therefore, […]
“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die.” Romans 8:12, 13a. Once again I wish to base my remarks on these words of the apostle Paul, so directly connected with our subject of Christian living. Before we proceed, will […]
Thy courts of worship I’ve entered today To give to Thy name a portion of praise, To take from Thy hand a measure of grace, To pray for Thy guidance the length of my days. Thou gavest me comfort and shelter alone, Others cared not for my life or my lot. Thou didst feed […]
Until a short while ago, the Young People’s Society of South Holland was led by the minister of the church who was and still is its president. We could say that as that leadership was, so was the caliber of the meetings and to a certain extent also of the society. This arrangement was nice […]
A Story of Old Egypt in the Days of Joseph. Used by Permission of the Eerdmans’ Publ. Co. “Ah, ‘tis the vengeance of Ishtar,” Egiba exclaimed. “He was cut down by a bolt from the sky.” The merchantmen nodded and jabbered. Raanah was no less amazed than the others. He had not touched the […]