NOI 1911-12

Notes of Interest Dec. 1911 (#2)

Intro

This little sheet is not a party organ. Neither it is an official publication. It simply represents the effort of one brother (with the co-operation of certain others, to whom, he Is indebted), to collect fragments of helpful intelligence which might otherwise be lost, and to present them in suitable form before the saints. It Is hoped, too, that in this time of scattering and weakness this humble medium may serve the purpose of bringing us in closer touch with one another, and, perhaps, in the mercy of God, of encouraging and establishing some. May the Lord deign to accept this little effort to strengthen the things which remain (Rev. Ill, 2), and may it be used of $n for His own glory! Such Is the earnest desire of the editor. The thought is to issue it from time to time, as the Lord may permit.

Miscellaneous Jottings

The coming of the Lord draws near. Are you ready?

It is with unfeigned thanksgiving to God that another edition of this little paper is sent forth. May He, Who knows the motives of the heart, and Who has made this publication possible, graciously add His blessing to it, and may it be to His glory!

In our last issue we alluded to the beloved saints in Spokane, and expressed the hope that we might soon learn of them breaking bread again. Hence a recent letter from them, asking the fellowship of Seattle in doing this very thing, has given us much joy. It is very happy when saints wait for the fellowship of their brethren before setting up a table, and thus avoid any appearance of rashness or independence. (I Cor. XII, 13-27; Phil. II, 3.)

We learn that a series of special meetings for prayer were held in Oakland recently, extending over a period of several weeks. There is nothing like getting in earnest with the Lord, is there, brethren?

Yes, dear young brother, by all means learn as much as you can about the Scriptures, but take time to digest what you take in. Don’t keep it all in your head, or you may become top heavy. The Lord wants your heart; not your head. (Prov. XXIII, 26.)

The meeting room at Walla Walla, Wash., — the city of shade trees — is one of the nicest and most conveniently arranged that we have seen in the West. It was built expressly for its present use by a beloved brother resident there, and is In a convenient locality, just id minutes’ walk from the business center.

We bring nothing into the world, and we can rake nothing out of it. But we can send treasure on before (Matt. VI, 20). It is the truest wisdom to do this. The only life worth living is a life lived for Christ.

Printed notes entitled “Gleanings from the Conference at Thomaston, New Brunswick, Canada, Sept. 21-25, 1911,” were received with interest. From them we learn that about 40 responded to the invitation of those at Thomaston and came together for prayer, reading of the Word, and preaching the gospel. The fellowship of the saints as they met together was sweet, a foretaste of the coming glory, when there shall be fullness of joy for- ever, in the presence of Him whom our souls love. These meetings began with prayer, and each gospel address was preceded by prayer. In the reading meetings John XIV was the principal subject under consideration. We rejoice to learn that the Lord blessed the Word to the saving of souls. Several young people confessed Him as Savior.