Heralding the Prince of Peace
with " Our Times "
By Pastor W. L. Emrnerson
turned "an unhappy wretch into a glorifying, GodTHE one and only purpose for which the pioneers
of the Advent movement in this country inaugurated praising, real honest-to-goodness practising Chrisour missionary magazine Present Truth, now tian." What a testimony to the power of the printed
known as The Bible and Our Times, was to herald word impressed upon human hearts by the Holy
and hasten the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, Spirit.
Another copy of Our, Times found its way in
and prepare men and women, boys and girls, to
meet Him; and we rejoice that through the years the hands of one of our busy missionary workers init has been instrumental in bringing a knowledge to a music shop in Manchester, and this word • of
of God's' last message into literally millions of appreciation comes along to us : "I was much imhomes. Scattered to-day through the churches of pressed by the lady's nice manner of approach."
our land—and other lands too, as far away as She was impressed too by the "lovely magazine" she
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United brought, and is now a student of the Bible School.
Still another copy found its way into a home for
States—there are a very large number of believers,
who can testify that it, was this little magazine that, crippled boys, and into the hands of one of the
by the grace of God, led them into the light of the helpers, himself a cripple. "I had a copy of your
magazine Our Times passed to me by a friend,"
Advent truth. ,
As each year comes and goes, new souls con- this good soul writes, "and have just finished reading
tacted and won to the message by its instrumentality it. I find it very interesting. And now I would know
are added to the long list. Looking back over the more about the Word of God: Please send me
twelve months which have passed since our last another of your good magazines."
But perhaps the most touching came with the
Our Times campaign, we note some of the places
where the magazine has gone, and where the light significant address: "—Prison.' In the course
of quite a long letter this man behind prison
of truth has been kindled in responsive hearts. t
One copy found its way into a Spiritualist home bars wrote: "I always thought that religion was
in Edinburgh, and this letter has come to our desk : not for such as me, 'a wrong 'un' as it were,
"A little over a year ago I was a practising an outcast from society, an object to be put
-Spiritualist, but knew little real happiness in that away and treated with contempt, until one day
sphere. . . . I was a medium between man and the I returned to my room and on my table was a copy
satanic forces around him, and I often wondered of The Bible and Our Times. After reading it
why the guides which spoke through me never ex- through I thought, I wonder if there is anything in
pounded the Word of God satisfactorily to my way this so-called Christianity. Anyway, I will write and
of thinking. How could I realize in my state that see what the Bible Course is all about."
He did,,and to-day he is another of the students
these so-called guides' were but leaders toward deof the Voice of Prophecy Bible School, drinking in
struction?"
But thank God, Our Times came into his home, the Word of truth. "It has been a great comfort
he learned of the Bible School, of which he is now and help to me, besides a great pleasure to do these
a diligent student, and in his own words, God has lessons," he goes on. "I must say that the more I
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read them through the more I am convinced that
Cnrist did die for me, and that He does come for
such as us. . . . I would ask that you pray for me
as I shall pray for you, that through our correspondence we may be brought nearer together into
the fellowship of God."
If there were space we could go on and tell other
wonderful testimonies to the message which seeking
souls have found in Our Times, but it must suffice
to say that from one conference and one mission in
this field last year—we do not yet have figures from
the other conferences and the two other 'missions—
no fewer thah eleven readers of Our Times have been
baptized as a result of taking the Voice of Prophecy
course. How many more would there be if we had
the full figures, and if we added those readers who
have attended evangelistic campaigns or received
Bible studies from one of our workers or from our
busy lay-members?
Is it worth while circulating our missionary
magazine Our Times? Surely, everyone must answer, "Yes, indeed, and I want to have a part in
circulating it myself."
Well, you can through the Tract Campaign offer
again this year.
For only one penny per week you will receive one
copy of each issue of Our Times to give or send to
an interested friend. For this small amount you
will be instrumental in sending into that chosen
home during the year a volume of over four hundred pages covering every phase of God's message
for our times. You will have been the means of
giving no fewer than 150 Bible studies on world
conditions, signs of Christ's soon coming, and the
great principles of the Christian faith, not to mention ever so many little talks to the children in the
home through the children's pages.
For sixpence per week you can do this work in six
homes, for a shilling in twelve homes—and so on !
If you do not have any special interests yourself
your church missionary secretary will no doubt be
able to suggest some. Or if you like, you can take
your copies each fortnight and sell them in yob/.
neighbourhood, so recouping yourself for your
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weekly investment in this truth-filled literature, and
doing fine missionary work at the same time.
If you take part in this special campaign, you
will not only receive your papers, but you will also
get free of charge a generous supply of tracts with
which to supplement your Bible work. And still
further, if you take not less than three copies of
each issue of Our Times for a year, you will receive
a handsome case to keep your Sabbath-school
pamphlet neat and tidy all through the quarter.
And remember—what you decide to do in this
Our Times campaign, automatically cancels your
tract campaign copies for last year. You can start
again in 1952 with the same number as last year—
or, we hope, with a still larger order—and you will
receive in addition to your copies of each issue the
special tract offer and also the Sabbath-school
pamphlet case.
So make your decision now and prove the truth
of God's promise that His Word will not return
unto Him—or you—in vain, but it will accomplish
what He and you desire.
A Golden Opportunity
ONCE more we have the opportunity of taking a
practical part in the Tract Campaign. At this time
we can replenish our store of tracts for soul-winning endeavour.
Tracts and Our Times are wonderful, pioneers of
the great Advent message. Thousands throughout
the world field a?e rejoicing in the light of truth
that has come to them through their ministry.
There are many reasons why the tract should be
used in spreading the message. 1. Because a tract is
dynamic. It is as powerful as the Word of God
which it carries. History is replete with proof that
tracts have been used mightily by God.
2. Because a tract is versatile. Its message will
break the stony heart. It will come to broken hearts
with tender touch. It will throw light on problems
of doctrine and life, give strength to the tempted,
warn the back-sliding, and light the way to the
Father's home above.
3. Because a tract is safe. It will never confuse
or garble its message. It will speak without fear or
favour. It will patiently deliver its message over and
over again.
However, with all its inherent power the tract
or paper is still dependent on willing hands to bring
it into contact with human souls. Fortunately, in
these days it is easily procured and easily passed
on to others. Every child of God, young or old,
rich or poor, well or ill, learned or unlearned, may
assist in the task.
The tracts this year are perfectly new and similar
to the style and pattern of last year. In order to
secure those tracts place your order with the local
Home Missionary secretary for one or more of Our
Times each fortnight for the next twelve months.
For each such annual subscription you will receive
no fewer than seventy-two tracts free of cost! Then
again, your copies of our missionary paper will only
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cost you 2d. each, with no extra postage charge.
You must, of course, agree to take the stated number of copies regularly until October, 1953, as the
free tract offer is made on that understanding.
Now note.—Every member who places a standing order for three or more copies of Our Times
will receive, absolutely free, a beautiful cloth Sabbath-school Quarterly folder.
Thus the cost to a member placing a definite
standing order for just three copies of Our Times
will be only 6d. a fortnight or 3d. a week. In return,
the member will receive altogether nearly eighty
copies of Our Times and no less than 216 tracts.
Some have adopted a tract-a-day habit; why not
you? Just place an order for six Our Times (costing
only a penny a day), and apart from receiving six
truth-filled papers each fortnight for distribution or
sale among your neighbours, you will get no fewer
than 432 tracts.
If you wish, you can pay your local Home Missionary secretary-the whole annual subscription in
advance. Others may wish to settle monthly or
quarterly. The table illustrates how the cost will
work out, and the special benefits of the 1952
Tract Campaign offer.
Please remember that this offer only applies to
annual subscriptions beginning with Our Times,
No. 23, published on November 13th. In order to
acquire its benefits, the Home Missionary secretary
must state that the order is on the special Tract
Campaign offer.
A. W. COOK.
UNION NOTES
The London Campaign
ALL our churchmembers will be glad to hear that
Elder and Mrs. G. E. Vandeman and family have
arrived from the States, and are already settled in
their temporary home at Edgware.
We know the whole Advent family is anxiously
awaiting word concerning the development of the
big London campaign. We wish to assure you that
practically all the preparations for the opening meeting on September 21st have been completed. There
is a world-wide interest in this campaign, and I
personally have received letters from as far afield
as California and Australia asking for friends and
relatives to be invited to these meetings. Other letters have come to me assuring me of prayers for the
success of the campaign. As I have visited our
churches I have found that our people are remembering us at this time.
You will also be glad to know that Elder and
Sister Ben Glanzer are expected to arrive in this
country to-morrow (August 27th). Our brother has
a splendid tenor voice and he is going to lead out in
the music of the London campaign.
We give a welcome to both these families from
America and trust that their stay among us may not
only be blessed but may_also be a very happy experience.
W. W. ARMSTRONG.
SEPTEMBER 5, 1952
.eandon
ftut
eivadt
London—thy hour draws near, and angels
robed in white
Over thy myriad homes are now in constant
flight—
Noiselessly and unseen they pass no human
by,
Diligently searching for those who weep and
sigh
Over their sins, and long, yea crave, to be
set free;
Now does the time approach for their soon
liberty.
Favoured art thou, London, and yet thou
knowest not
0 city, the things that for and in thee shall
be done;
Rejoice! rejoice ! ye people—behold your
God doth come.
Christians, arise ! arise !—believers in the
Lord
Hold back no longer now, go forth with
one accord—
Remember thou art here for such a time
and day,
gn earnest Go! prepare ye now the Saviour's
way;
Scatter the invitations to each and
all
That they may search the Word of God and
heed His call.
STANLEY COMBRIDGE.
South England
Conference
President: Pastor J. A. McMillan
Office Address: 25 St. Johns Road, Watford
Telephone: Gadebrook 2728
President's Notes
IN addition to the London campaign for which
our believers throughout the Union are praying, we
request that earnest and continuous prayer be made
for the following campaigns:
BRIGHTON.—Evangelist: D. A. Conroy, Associate Worker: Miss A. A. Ruddick.
WEsToN-sunER-MARE.—Evangelist: E. W. Cox.
EXETER.—Evangelist: Paul 0. Cumings.
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READING.—Evangelist: J. Handysides.
BATH.—Evangelist: G. T. Hewlett; Associate
Worker: Miss M. Emm.
IpswicH.—Evangelist: S. G. Hyde; Associate
Workers: A. C. Hurdle, R. H. Surridge, Misses W.
Bradley, and M: Anstee.
NORWICH.—Evangelist: G. Roper.
BOURNEMOUTH.—Evangelist: F. L. Stokes;
Associate Worker: Miss J. Colledge.
FOLKESTONE.—Evangelist: F. J. Wilmshurst;
Associate Worker: K. Smith.
CHELMSFORD.—Evangelist: H. J. West.
CHELTENHAM.—Evangelist: H. E. Bull.
YARmouTH.-:—Evangelist: J. G. Frost.
SWINDON.—Evangelist: D. C. Hall.
GRAYS.—Evangelist: P. Parker.
RYDE, I.O.W.—Evangelist: A. G. Tapping.
GREATER LONDON DAY OF FELLOWSHIP
WE have booked the Upper Holloway' Baptist
church for the special day of fellowship. We trust
that all members in the greater London area will be
present. Pastor G. E. Vandeman and his team of
workers will be in attendance and we anticipate a
season of revival. Bring your Bibles, hymnals, and
sandwiches. Hot and cold drinks will be provided
at mid-day. Junior services will also be arranged.
Remember the date—September 13th. Sabbathschool 10 a.m.; preaching service, 11:15.
J. A. McMILLAN.
North England
Conference
President: Pastor J. H. Bayliss
Office Address: 22 Zulla Road; Mapperley Park,
Nottingham
Telephone: Nottingham 66312
Newcastle Church
THE week-end of July 25th to 27th was the combined occasion for the dedication of the Newcastle
church and the Zonal Evatigelistic Rally.
The opening service, on Friday evening, carried
the theme "Excelsior." In a setting of musical items
'rendered by children of, the Sabbath- and Sundayschools, recitations and praise, Brethren L. Murdoch, R. E. Hulbert, and S. H. Parkin addressed
the assembly on"Mighty Men,""Mighty Moments,"
and "Mighty Missions." An excellent start was.
made.
Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear as the
members of Tyneside and Tees-side, and some from
Carlisle, gathered for the Sabbath-school, in which
ministers of the various churches took part.
At last came the service for which Newcastle
members had worked and prayed so long and so
earnestly—the service of dedication: The opening
exercises over, our hearts thrilled as Brother Deitz,
whose untiring zeal and energy had inspired us all
in the work of preparation, related briefly how we
procured, repaired, and decorated this representative place of worship. Sister Mason expressed the
prayer of our hearts in verse written specially for the
Occasion by Brother Hulbert :
Impressive f o r its
loftiness and solid
Newappearance,
castle's new church
w i 1 I undoubtedly
b e a source of
strength in that populous district.
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The main assembly
hall of Newcastle's
fine n e W church.
Members everywhere
will rejoice with the
Tyneside believers.
whose sacrifice and
unflagging
efforts
have made possible
so representative a
place.
Look down upon this house of Thine, 0 Lord,
Now as we dedicate it unto Thee;
That in this house we all with one accord
May meet, in perfect love and unity.
Bless us Thy children gathered here within,
That we may dedicate ourselves, to win
More souls to Christ; to make this church a light,
Dispelling worldly darkness, giving sight
To those who, blind to truth, do grope around
Seeking that peace which we in Thee have found.
Bless Thou the hours of loving labour given,
That we might have on earth this link with heaven.
Above all else, 0 Lord, bless Thou the Word,
Which shall by man in this Thy house be heard.
Bless each who here shall humbly bend the knee,
In penitence and gratitude to Thee ;
For this indeed shall be the house.of prayer—
Through prayer 'tis ours—be this Thy dwelling, where
Thy toiling saints may meet from day to day,
To help each other on the heavenly way.
The youth—the children—hold within Thy hand,
To lead them with us to Thy promised land.
Come with Thy Spirit here, 0 Lord, to dwell,
That from this church of Thine, Thy name shall swell
For endless lays, that this Thy house may be
The gateway of Thy blest eternity.
Pastor G. D. King, in his address, set before us
Christ's ideal for His church, expressed in His
High-Priestly prayer—namely, that we are "saved"'
and "sanctified" for the object of being "sent" to
bear witness. Brother A. H. Thompson offered the
dedicatory prayer invoking the Lord to set His
seal upon the purpose of the hour.
Following the lunch recess, and before an overflowing church, the Newcastle church choir, conSEPTEMBER 5, 1952
ducted by the writer, presented an inspiring programme on the ministry of flowers to the sick in
body and mind. All were uplifted by the anthems,
ably accompanied at the organ by Brother A. H.
Thompson.
Pastor J. H. Bayliss took the lead in the Evangelistic Front service, and emphasized that a church is
dedicated not merely for worship but for service.
Employing the figure of the vineyard, he showed
that the fruit-producing type met the mind of our
Lord. Our president called for a united effort in
prayer, sacrifice, and service during the forthcoming autumn to sow the seed for the approaching
"abundant harvest."
The Sabbath services were closed on a happy note.
Pastor King again spoke appropriate words to candidates and congregation. The right hand of fellowship having been extended, what joy it was to
see five dear souls enter the watery grave. Three of
them were products of the Sunday-school; and bear`
testimony
testimony to the efficacy of this branch of evangelism.
Some things are best not recorded, and we feel
this over Sunday nigh s meeting, for who wants to
linger on the sadness of partings. Suffice it to say,
it was a Spirit-filled meeting, and our prayers follow Brother Parkin and Sister Mason as they leave
us to work in other fields of labour, while we welcome Brother Butters to take their place, and pray
too that his ministry with us will be a truly blessed
and happy one.
So ended a week-end of great import in our
church, and we are grateful to Pastor Bayliss and
Pastor King for their part in the spiritual feasts,
and also to Brother A. H. Thompson, and the
"Tyneside King's Heralds" Male Quartet.
R. E. HULBERT.
Sabbath-School
Department
A Word to Isolated Members
ON Sabbath, September 27th, the Sabbath-school
celebrates its centenary and special services will be
held in every church on that day. Be sure to book
the date now and share the blessings of this unique
occasion.
We would also like to hear from every isolated
member whose association with the Sabbath-school
extends over thirty years or more. So if you have
studied the lessons, either in a church or in your
home, for that length of time, please send a post
card to Pastor E. R. Warland, B.U.C. Offices, Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts. Please give your
name, address, and the year in which you first became a member of the Sabbath-school. Thank you!
E.R.W.
Wedding Bells
ALLcocx-SLY.--The church at
Sutton-in-Ashfield had its third
wedding this year when two more
of their young people pledged
themselves to one another. Sam
Allcock and Audrey Sly were married in the Victoria Street Baptist Church, Sutton-in-Ashfield,
on Whit-monday. The officiating
minister was Pastor T. L. Gillett.
The bride was dressed in white
damask, and carried in contrast a
bunch of miniature red roses. She
was given away by her father,
Brother A. J. Sly. The train-bearer
was little Mary Allcock, the
groom's niece. Two maids of
honour were in attendance, Mrs.
Irene Foster, and Mrs. Dorothy
Ripley, both cousins of Audrey,
from London. They were in soft
'pink, with roses to match. The
bridegroom was ably assisted by
Mr. Tom Derry, also from London.
Many relatives and friends on
both sides attended the service as
well as the reception which followed. All spoke very highlyof Sam
and Audrey, and we' wish them
every blessing as they face the
future together. May they live
their united lives happily unto Him
in this life, and in the world to
come, share His life everlasting.
T. L. GILLErr.
PARRER-MooRE.---It was a joyous
occasion on August 12, 1952, at 11
a.m. The Yarmouth church was
tastefully decorated with flowers
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JUNE, 1953
MANY of our missionaries and others hope to be in
London for the Coronation. A number of inquiries
for accommodation have already been received. It
is. particularly desired to find this in the homes of
our members who live in, or near the London area.
It would be appreciated if our members would
send, in writing, details of the accommodation they
may be able to offer, to: N. H. Knight, Transportation Office, Gloucester House, 19 Charing Cross
Road, London, W.C.2.
and the sun shone gloriously from
the heavens. All this accompanied
the radiance on the faces of thebride and groom as Brother Peter
Parker—one of our young ministers
located in Grays, Essex—was
united in holy matrimony with
Sister Joan. Moore of Yarmouth.
Relatives and friends, including
members of the Lowestoft and
Yarmouth churches, gathered to
witness the happy scene. A short
reception followed at the home of
the bride. The happy couple then
commenced their journey to the
Isle of Man. We wish them God's
richest blessing in their future life
of united service for the Master.
Pastor C. R. Bonney conducted the
service assisted by the writer.
J. G. FROST.
SURRIDGE-PHILLIPS. — Tuesday,
August 12, 1952, marked another
highlight in the history of Newbold Missionary College when
Rachel Norma Phillips, daughter
of our senior teacher, Pastor E. B.
Phillips and Mrs. Phillips, joined
hand and heart in holy matrimony
with Ronald Herbert Surridge, the
only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Surridge of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Both bride and
bridegroom are graduates of the
College, The Principal, Pastor W.
R. A. Madgwick, assisted by the
writer, performed the ceremony in
the Binfield Chapel, graciously
loaned for the occasion. Mr. R.
W. Scarr presided at the organ.
Glorious weather enhanced the
beauty of the proceedings. The
bride was attended by her sister,
Clemency, and two friends—Miss
Selma Herrington a n d Miss
Doreen Harrison. Mr. Gordon
Madgwick, with characteristic
efficiency, supported the bridegroom.
The reception was held in the
College lounge and nothing was
lacking in artistic appeal or culinary skill to make the delightful
banquet a joy to the eye and satisfying to the taste. Many greetings
from a wide circle of well-wishers
were read, and the customary
speeches presented, all of which
were aptly 'summarized in the
choice closing words of the Principal who appropriately echoed the
sentiments of Ron's and Rachel's
friends both present and absent.
The joy of the bridegroom was
further increased by the presentation to his parents of a daughterin-law on a day which happily
coincided with the anniversary of
his mother's birthday.
As Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Surridge continue their united ministry, may Heaven's best blessings
attend them.
E. H. FOSTER.
Diamond Wedding
Anniversary
IT is with joy that the Cambridge
church announced that a happy
re-union took place on Sunday,
July 27, 1952 at 75 Oxford Road,
Cambridge to celebrate the diaBRITISH ADVENT MESSENGER
mond wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
George Tapping. Married in 1892
at St. Mary's church, Fen Ditton,
they spent the , first three months
of their married life at Harrogate
and then settled down in Cambridge, where they. have lived ever
since.
Mrs. Tapping was baptized in
September, 1920, one year after
the message came to Cambridge.
The church has a very small membership but one, can always be sure
of seeing Sister Tapping there.
Both enjoy good health. They
had seven children, five of whom
are still living, and there are six
grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. May God, bless this
V. PORTER,
happy pair.
Church Clerk.
Until the Bag airrak
PHILIPS.—We record with deep regret
the passing of Sister Mary Philips, an
aged member on the isolated list in the
West London area. Sister Philip was
a member of the Edinburgh church,
when it was in Picardy Place. She was
baptized in 1925 under the ministry of
Pastor Wm. Maudsley, but during the
past eight years, which .were years of
increasing, disability, she lived with her
married daughter, Mrs. Ismay Barbour ,
in Hanworth, Feltham. Her end came
on Sabbath, May 24, 1952. She was a
firm believer in the soon coming of
Christ. Our sister was laid to rest on
Wednesday, May 28th in the Feltham
cemetery, the services being conducted
Joint C. FRENCH.
by the writer.
MEW ITT.—Rhyl church lost its oldest
charter member ,when Sister M. E.
Hewitt passed away on June 4, 1952:
Our sister was within a few weeks of
her ninetieth birthday, and although
bedridden for a number of years, was
of a cheerful and happy disposition.
Brother C. L. W. Cooke conducted the
services at the home and graveside, and
spoke words of comfort to those who
would miss her so much. To Sister
Johnson—Miss Hewitt's sister—and to
the Misses Price who helped to nurse
her so tenderly, our hearts go out in
sympathy. At the same time we rejoice
with them that our sister was such a
firm believer in the Advent message, and
we look to that joyful reunion which
awaits all who are faithful.
CHURCH 'CLERK.
CRAVEN.—Sister E. Craven of Belle
Vile Gardens, Shrewsbury, fell asleep in
:testis early on the morning of Monday,
June 9, , 1952. Sister Craven was a
charter member of the Shrewsbury
company, accepting the truth during the
ministry of the late Pastor A. F. Bird
in 1931. Through long illness and suffering she remained a faithful witness
to the end, counting her blessings and
trusting in Jesus as her Saviour. She
was laid to rest in the Shrewsbury
cemetery 'on June 11th, awaiting the
great resurrection morn. The service
was conducted by the writer.
C. W. KNOWLSON.
ROBERTSON.—It was with deep regret
that we read in 'an Aberdeen paper of
the very sudden death on June 16, 1952,
in Brisbane, Australia, of Mrs. Isabella
Skene Robertson, a member of our
Aberdeen church. Our sister was voted
into the church on December 4, 1948,
under the ministry of Pastor K. Lacey.
In the spring of 1950, Sister Robertson
sailed for Brisbane,, Australia, to live
with her married son and family at 118
Albion Road, Albion, Brisbane. It was
at the home of this son, Mr. William
Robertson, that the very sudden death
took place. When in Aberdeen, our sister
had resided at 214 Holburn Street. We
extend our heartfelt sympathy to her
son and family and other friends.
N. COTTANACH,
Church. Clerk.
REE5.—On Wednesday, June 18, 1952,
we laid Sister Ruth- Gwladys Rees
quietly to rest in the Aberdare Cemetery. Sister Rees by a former marriage
was the wife of the late Brother Price,
who with his wife, pioneered the work
in the Aberdare valley torty years ago.
Through a long and distressing illness
she trusted in the Lord, and fell asleep
in Jesus at the age of seventy-one years,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Bennet. As we paid' our last respects to
a faithful warrior in Jesus, her husband, children, and grandchildren paid
tribute to her Christian life. We extend
'to all her sorrowing loved ones and
friends our sincere Christian sympathies,
being assured that one day, if we are
obedient, we shall meet her again nevermore to part.
J. M. HOWARD.
WEBB.—The Norwich church is sad to
report the sudden death of its oldest
charter member, Sister Webb, aged
ninety-two years, on June 24, 1952,
Our sister was baptized on September
15. 1929. Owing to age and ill-health she
had been unable to attend church for
some time, but we know that she is
only sleeping until Jesus calls her, when
He comes. Our deepest sympathy is
extended to her son and daughters, and
we commit them into God's loving care.
A service was held at the home of our
sister conducted by Pastor G. Roper,
and the interment took place at St.
Marks Churchyard, Lakenham, on FriMiss. A. TAYLOR.
day, June 27th.
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work, but continued to give help in
various churches.
August 12, 1952.—Passed to his
rest in a Watford hospital.
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He was a wholly God-made man,
for he never had the advantage of
a college education. The wisdom of
the Lord was upon him, which made
him a valued counsellor in all matters pertaining to the extensive
work of the Lord. At times, when
the growing work faced perplexity,
quietness and confidence came to
the assembled brethren when our
cleat brother stood to speak. His
wide experience and integrity of
character led all to respect his
opinions. That voice is now silent,
but the challenge of his life lives
to inspire us.
The following words appear in his
own diary : "My confidence in the
third angel's message is stronger
to-day than ever, and I have no
other desire than to go through
with those who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus."
We know he will be there in the
great gathering. May his life inspire us to continue to the end.
Our deepest sympathy is extended
to the sorrowing widow, to the two
sons, Charles and Llewellyn, and to
the daughter Gwenydd (now Mrs.
Bolt).
W. W. ARMSTRONG.
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LATE on Tuesday evening August
12, 1952, Pastor W. H. Meredith
passed to his rest after a brief
illness. Our dear brother had
passed his allotted span of life. If
he had lived a few mere weeks he
would have reached the age of
eighty-two years.
His life has been a life of faithful and loyal service for others.
The Stanborough Park church has
lost a sound friend and wise counsellor.
Very many friends and relatives
were at the service conducted in the
church by Pastors W. W. and A.
K. Armstrong and Brother A.
Carey.
To his wife, two sons, daughter,
and other relatives we extend our
ANOTHER faithful servant of the
Lord, Pastor W. H. Meredith, has
passed away. A link with the beginning of our work in Great Britain, and more especially in Wales,
has been severed. He was the first
Welshman to enter the Adventist
ministry, and the first Britisher to
become president of the British
Union Conference.
We give below some interesting
facts and dates concerning his
godly life :
1870.—September 2nd. Born at
Tredegar, Wales.
1882.—Began work in a coal
mine, where he continued for thirteen years. Once he was miraculously saved from death in a pit
accident. Upon recovering consciousness, the prayer of his mother
led him to dedicate his life to
fallen Warrior
Dedicated to the memory of the late Pastor W. H. Meredith
With sorrow we lament with tears the passing of a trusty friend—a man
of God, beloved for years, whose faith remained unto the end. A husband
and a father—true; a Christian and a gentleman—to him we bid our last
adieu, who lived to man's allotted span.
A minister, who in Christ's stead, persuaded men to love his God, who
broke to them the living Bread and showed the path on which he trod.
Who through the years in knowledge grew and used it for humanity—a
counsellor both wise and true who walked in deep humility.
His presence is no longer here and silent is that faithful voice—he sleeps
—but still to us is dear and in this truth we will rejoice—that, soon, at
the Archangel's shout the trumpet of the Lord will sound, and we believe
--without a doubt, our brother shall rise from the ground—clothed in the
robe of righteousness, with Christ, the Kingdom to possess.
Sleep on, dear friend, a little while—soon thou wilt see thy Master's
smile and hear those words : "My child—well done! Enter My joy—the
victory's won." We who remain until that day will lift the fallen standard
high, and carry on in the same way that our lives too might glorify Him
whom you served with joy of heart, and through His grace fulfilled your
part.
STANLEY COMBRIDGE.
1895.—He was visited by one of
our colporteurs, and he bought two
books. Before the books were delivered, his own study following a
conversation with the colporteur,
led him to give up smoking and
accept the Sabbath. His diary reads
for April 20, 1895: "Kept first
Sabbath of the Bible."
1896.—Was baptized at Bath by
Pastor H. E. Robinson, and commenced his ministry in Cardiff with
Pastor J. S. Washburn.
1899.—Was married to Miss C.
H. Hale.
1903.—Was ordained to the
Gospel ministry at Newport.
1904.—Became Superintendent
of the Welsh Mission.
1907.—Became President of the
South England Conference.
1911.—Became President of the
North England Conference.
1913.—Became President of the
Midland Conference.
1916.—Became President of the
East Central Conference.
1920.—Was married to Miss A.
Fagg, a Bible-worker.
1922.—Became President of the
Welsh Midland Conference.
1924.—Became Vice-president
of the British Union Conference.
1926.—Became President of the
British Union Conference.
1932.—Retired from executive
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BRITISH ADVENT MESSENGER
September 5, 1952
Vol. 57. No. 18.
Published fortnightly on Fridays for the
British Union Conference of SeventhDay Adventists by the Stanborough
Press Ltd., Watford, Herts.
Copy for next issue—September 10th
W. L. EMMERSON
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