Your search within this document for 'china' resulted in 136 matching pages.
 
1

“...Anniversary and Exercise at South Shields - - _ _ . 236, 237 Anniversary, Young People’s’ - - 261 Bassett, Rev. W. Udy Rev. J. B. Grif- fiths and Rev. J. C. Pye - - 105 Bible Picture Words, Rev. A. Bromley 67, 258 Butler Scholarship Students, Mr. T. W. Chapman, M.Sc. - - - - 77 Bo, The Church at Rev. A. E. Green- smith 193 Chao Tong Mission, Rev. C. E. Hicks 179 Chapel, The Fall of the “Tired” Rev. S. Pollard ----- 31 Children’s Service, Mrs. H. S. Redfern 8 China, An Increasing Purpose in Yang Lien Fang........................132 China Emergency Appeal Committee - 213 Chinese Revolution, ,The Rev. F. B. Turner ------ 270 Christ and the Eastern Soul, Rev. G. R. Goodall ------ 43 C.E. Missionary Meeting - - - 24 C.E. Topic The Editor _ _ - - 118 Christian Marriage, A - - - - 86 Christ in the Andes - - - - 73 Collectors, Notable Junior 10, 36, 59, 83, 112, 132, 148, 186, 212, 226, 255, 279 Competitions 23, 48, 72, 9|j 120, 144, 168, 192, 216, 240, 264, 284 Committee, With the Foreign Mission...”
2

“...our missionary Magazine, begin with the New Year. For the sake of the children, when their ideals are being formed, let a number of the ECHO find a place in every family. It will help both to broaden ideas and enlarge sympathies! Not only do we plead for the taking of the ECHO, but also plead that both in the church and in the home prayer be made without ceasing for our missionaries and our missions. F©rei§p Secretary’s Notes for the Mouth■ By Rev. C. STEDEFORD. Salutations. When I was in North China I was taught to salute the Christians with “ Pingnan, Pingnan,” which means “ Peace, Peace.” At the opening of the New Year I offer the same most ancient and most Christian salutation to the readers of these Notes, and I trust that the New Year will bring to them abundant peace, joy and blessing. When addressing Chinese Christians my salutation completely exhausted my conversational resources, and it was awkward when persons were encour- aged by my familiar opening to con- tinue their addresses...”
3

“...wish to go came the doubt of its ever becoming a possibility. Then some words, written in my album by a Miss Ada Holt, designated for Wenchow, China. [Photo: Whitehead, Bury. prominent Free Church minister, came as a guide. “ Be sure,” he wrote, “ that God has a plan for your life, and He will reveal it to you as you wait upon Him.” Did His plan for me mean mis- sionary work? I believed so, but— waited. Following the gleam, I sought to pre- pare myself for the work. Keeping in touch with missionary work, and be- coming more fully acquainted with the great need of the heathen world, the command of Jesus sounded with greater persistence in my ears—“ Go ye ! ” Then, during my second year in Col- lege, the day came when doubt was no longer possible. I knew that the wish to go was from Him. Thus I go, in His strength, to seek to win the girls of China for my Saviour. It is interesting to trace the spiritual growth of one who has made such a decision, and the following will be deeply gratifying...”
4

“...that we did not consider God would like us to fast to the injury of our health, and that He would hear her earnest prayers for her sons without the f asting. The following Sunday the Bible- woman, Mr. Sze Ping Yu and I again entered a boat, and went to the village. The distance was not too great for Mr. Sze and myself to walk, but the Bible- woman having rather small feet it would be a great tax on her strength. Perhaps you wonder what the Biblewoman was to do! Well, she came as a chaperon. In China it is not wise for a foreign woman, single or married, to go in the company of a Chinese man, even to do work, unless a Chinese woman also ac- companies her, and the Biblewoman moreover was very useful in helping to keep the children in order. Our first Sunday was a great success. We had the little chapel filled to over- flowing with children as well as a great number of adults who crowded round the door to see what we were going to do with the children. I took a note- book with me as a register...”
5

“...make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on. * Written in 1861 for the air “John Brown’s body.” Mrs. Howe has just passed away in America at the age of 91. Notable Jupior Collectors.—XII. The Junior C.E. at Sutton. The leader is Miss Olive P. Carpenter, herself famous in earlier Missionary Reports, along with her sisters. The photograph shows the work they have done for the girls of China, at the suggestion of Mrs. Heywood. For many •months they were busy dressing dolls and knitting scarves and gloves, etc* The happy ■result Mrs. Heywood took with her to China. (See p. 257, 1910.) 10...”
6

“...humiliation. Oh, the pity of it, that after all the centuries past, Christ should still be so far off seeing the com- plete and successful issue of the travail of His soul! In some parts of India there is one missionary toiling amid a heathen population varying from two hundred thousand to nine hundred thousand; in some parts of Japan the proportion of one for a number varying from four hundred thousand to seven hundred thousand souls; and in many districts in China a proportion startlingly less adequate. The population of China is confessedly difficult to compute; we have sometimes been charged with exaggeration in speaking of its four hundred millions, but Professor T. Y. Chang, representing the U.S.A. Pres- byterian Mission, declared emphatically that the true figure is eight hundred millions. Dr. Julius Richter, of the Berlin Missionary Society, is probably below the actual reality in his calcula- tion that there are a thousand millions waiting to be evangelized, only the outer fringe...”
7

“...“Edinburgh, 1910” ׳quired for that limited area alone! In the course of the discussion we heard from the Soudan, where there is a re- vival of Mohammedan enthusiasm, from the Equatorial regions of Africa, Por- tuguese East Africa, China, North, East South and West, Mongolia, all parts of India, Korea, Japan, Central Asia, South America, Oceania; and as the magnitude of the task unfolded itself, and scene followed scene of the desti- tution of peoples who might well say: "No man cared for our souls,” one felt plunged into the consternation of irre- vocable despair. But as the great as- sembly drew nigh to God in confession and intercession, the occasional silences intensified by the consciousness of the numbers around us similarly engaged in entreating guidance and strength, the conviction deepened that God was making us penetrate into the depths of the great world’s dire sorrows, and to realize our own utter weakness, only that we might be driven to rely on His sufficiency, and be led in...”
8

“...heads bowed and eyes closed we all repeated a prayer after our leader, pro- mising our Master that during the New Year we would be better disciples. As soon as service was over, instead of joining hands and singing “Auld Lang Syne,” we formed a ring, bowed to one another, and exchanged con- gratulations on having passed another year. As the old year died, and a new child of time was bom, there was no clashing of bells and shaking of hands, but still, as we went home, some of us felt that even in China Jesus Christ had brought a very Happy New Year to many peo- pie....”
9

“...rendered it as literally as possible. He says :— “ It is cheering to know that the Church is increasing and that the Hospital is also •doing spiritual work. When we left Wenchow the opium dens were only nominally closed, so that it is good news to hear that vigorous steps are being taken. Wenchow is a little out of the way, and so one of the last to fall into line.” There is also a reference to the modern army of enquirers about im- perial affairs; both indicating the new spirit that has come over China. 24 Dec., 1909. Wenchow. Dear Dr. Plummer,— Sang nyie toe ba. Choa Chang Vu ■shi nyi, Choa Chang Vu shi nyi. Sie toe Ke nyie Oh teh djah Bing ue, yi tah djah ih kai Sang nyie, zaih ze itu-zi Zang-Ming fu zang, Ah choa Chang Vu Shi Sz-mo ta t’ung-t’ung ge nang, ts’ing nyi de ng Pa moa. Nyi ge Sang, ng Sin tae ba. Koa toe I yue de z-kue, nang t’ung-t’ung Oh Bing ue, Bing-nang zie Kai nyuch neh. Wha Chue ts’z ts’z, yao 1416 nang. Kai nyuch neh yi Chang yoo 1096 nang ba Ki nyie dza ti Chue ge Bing...”
10

“...are placed at the front of the yamen wearing wooden collars as a warning to all passers-by. This magistrate has also gone into the country, and will not allow anyone to grow or cultivate the poppy. Three afternoons a week are now being given to operations, and the other three days Dr. Smerdon teaches us medicine. Recently a number of Wenchow men have gone away to enlist in the modem army; officers have also come here to drill the men. I hear there are a number of French soldiers in the South of China. Have you any news of this? It is now very cold so I will not write any further. Good-bye. Written by Dzing Sui Ming. Threshing Rice at Wenchow. [Dr. Plummer. The rice as it grows is Doe ; when threshed Ruh. The Prayer of a Christiap South Sea Islapder. “ Grant, O Lord, that the good words to which we have listened be not like unto the beautiful Sunday clothes, which we lay aside speedily and put away until the Lord’s day comes again. But let these truths be like the tattoo-marks upon our bodies...”
11

“...remembered that it was not their work only, but God’s, and so they started, full of faith. God has prospered and blessed the work, so that now there are probably a quarter of a million communicants in India, and nearly a million adherents. * * * * Obeying the same command Robert Morrison went to China at the be- ginning of the 19th century. When Mr. Morrison had taken his passage and and was leaving the shipping office, the agent wheeled in his chair and said, “ So, then, Mr. Morrison, you really expect to make an impression upon the idolatry of the great Chinese Empire ? Mr. Morrison quickly but quietly re- plied, ‘‘No sir, but I expect God will,” and Christ has been true to His prom- ise, for to-day in China there are no less...”
12

“...Christ. At the present time we have 485 members in our churches in East Africa. The Rev. J. B. Griffiths is our superintendent there, and he has as his col- league, the Rev. W. Udy Bas- sett, and several native helpers. Mr. J. Smith, an industrial mis- sionary, is also serving us there. (Suitable Hymn.) IV. I wish to give you a few facts about the wonderful land of China. One third of the human race lives in China. Every third person who lives, and breathes upon the earth is a Chinese; every third child born into the world looks into the face of a Chinese mother, every third weeping orphan, and every third widow is in China ; evey third person who come to die is Chinese. With what hopes will these multitudes depart, for thirty-three thousand of them die every day? Take your Bible and count every letter in every word from Genesis to Revelation, not once but eighty times and you will 18...”
13

“...Another Tour in Yunnan have counted the living millions of the Chinese Empire. What are we doing to save them? To aid in this great work the United Methodist Church has missions in three distinct parts of China. In North China we have 3,200 members. In South Eastern China 4,500 mem- bers, and in South West China 3,800 members : a grand total of about 11,500 members. The work that is carried on is very varied. There are hospitals where the sick and injured bodies of the people are cared for by competent doctors and skilled nurses; schools and colleges, where the children and young people are taught under Chris- tian influences; and there are many churches and chapels where the gospel of Jesus is preached regularly to the listening people. In addition to these agencies our missionaries and native preachers go out into the highways and villages to proclaim the good ti- dings of the birth, life, death and resur- rection of Jesus. To keep all this good work going a lot of money is needed, and...”
14

“...Oar Wonpep’s Auxiliary. By Mrs. balkwill. BOUT the time this is in the hands of many of our readers, ־* Miss Holt (whose portrait ap- pears on page 6), will be on her way to China, as she expects to sail in com- {)any with some China Inland Mission adies on January 3rd. During the last few weeks Miss Holt has addressed several meetings in various counties. A special effort has been made by our W.M.A. Rochdale District to further help the mission fund by raising her passage-money. We earnestly com- mend our sister to the care and guid- ance of Him to whose service in a far- off land she has consecrated herself. Appeals for more workers come from other stations. Miss Roebuck, North China, writes:— Smerdon attended me, and helped me in every possible way, but when I did not im- prove he advised me to consult a doctor at Shanghai. The latter thought a change to Chefoo would be beneficial, so I stayed at Chefoo four months, and returned to Wen- chow in July. I was not very strong when I came...”
15

“...that the dresses were replicas of illus- trations taken from its pages. This may in- cidentally lead to an increase in the local circulation. The speaker should be cognizant of all these preparations, or, better still perhaps, should be consulted, so that these exhibits might serve as a kind of commentary upon his address. In most societies there are those who are talented as paper writers, and two such might be asked to contribute short and com- prehensive papers on, say (1) Our Deputation in China and (2) The World Missionary Con- ference. A valuable adjunct is song—an English hymn might be translated phonetically into a native tongue and learnt, e.g., “Jesus wants me for a sunbeam,”* might be ren- dered in a Chinese dialect, by Juniors attired as “ Ting Feng and Chung” (ECHO, p. 227). During the meeting five minutes should be employed by members reciting from memory texts bearing on missionary work, carefully selected beforehand, also a short period may be allocated to those who would...”
16

“...see Bewitched. ourselves as others see us. That privilege was given to Mr. Pollard in one of his recent journeys. A Nosu trader travelling with him stopped at the house of an- other Nosu and tried to persuade him to be a Christian. He mentioned that the missionary Pollard was not far be- hind. The man answered, “ That Pol- lard foreigner is a bad man. He has cast a spell over all our idols so that now none of them answer our prayers.” Mr. Pollard adds : “ That is a testimony w’orth coming to China for. The truth is that Christianity is working in all directions, and there will be a great change soon.” May God hasten the day! A Medical In a recent letter Dr. Missionary Baxter says that he en- at Work. joys the work at Chu Chia very much, He says:— Since May we have performed about one hundred and fifty operations, most of these under a general anaesthetic, and several en- titled to be called major operations. Too frequently we are crhmped for room to ac- commodate all who seek admission...”
17

“...in the iris of one eye. * * * I have pleasure in acknowledging from “Anonymous” £10 for the educa- tion of a Chinese boy. As no address is given I take this means of acknow- ledging the receipt of this sum. May others hear a voice saying:— “ Go thou, and do likewise.” * * * From the Rev. R. W. Gair who re- presented me at Southampton, to bid farewell to Miss Holt:— “ It was another great privilege to be your representative at Southampton to- day, to give a farewell to Miss Ada Holt, bound for China. Mrs. Gair went with me, and we were joined by some Southampton friends, including the Rev..J. Ash, Mrs. Gibbs, Miss G. Bull, and Mr. W. Johnson. We met Miss Holt and her father and mother as they left the train, and at 11.30 the tender, on which there was handed to Miss Holt a packet of telegrams and letters, took us out to the “ Yorck.” We boarded the liner, and met the party of C.I.Ms. with whom our missionary is travelling. “ Miss Holt was bright and cheerful, though she has felt the strain...”
18

“...the Philippine Islands, a few years ago, negotiations for the peaceable submission of the Mo- hammedans in the Philippines, twelve thousand miles away, were carried on at Constantinople between the United States minister and the Sultan of Turkey; and a communication from the Sultan of Turkey did much to induce the Philippines to ac- cept the authority of the United States. The name and office of the Sultan as the successor of the Prophet are spoken of reverently and with affection in India and China as well as among other Moslem peoples. It is therefore im- possible to over-estimate the signifi- cance of the step which has madte the Sultan of Turkey a constitutional monarch, and made Turkey itself the home of civil and religious freedom. The entire Mohammedan world has been thereby brought nearer Chris- tianity, and a better opportunity has been provided for the presentation of the claims of Christ than ever before. The Revolution in Turkey may prove to have been one of the most notable events...”
19

“...The Watchtower. EDITORIAL. D MEDICAL PROGRESS IN NORTH CHINA. R. FLETCHER JONES writes from Yung P’ing :— We have been greatly stimulated by the Conference vote of ;£150 for a Women’s Hospital. Now we are starting a Chinese subscription list to complete the scheme. A few weeks ago a grateful army major patient gave us $100 (about _£9) for building purposes. EAST AFRICA FOR THE WHITE MAN. This is the title of a well-illustrated article in “ The World’s Work ” for November. We rejoice in the indus- trial offers reported by Mr. Stedeford in his “ Notes ”: when shall we have ministerial acceptances? DR. SMERDON. In a letter from his father, Colonel Smerdon, we have an account of the way in which Dr. Smerdon is returning home. Miss Smerdon went out to Wenchow with the Plummers, that she might accompany her brother on a tour. The Colonel writes from Rathgar, co. Dublin:— I heard from my son from Hong-Kong. He and his sister, after leaving Wenchow by junk visited Fuhning to see friends of the...”
20

“...thousand minor oppositions, and can only be sustained by a strength of purpose not commonly found in more favoured countries. One instance out of many was seen ten years ago in China. Christian men and women who had borne the Cross daily, patiently enduring annoyances at home and con- tempt abroad, suddenly displayed a heroism and a magnamity in the fierce and terrible Boxer outbreak, which placed them on a level with the martyrs and confessors of the early centuries. But in every part of the mission field the formation of Christian Churches has meant much more than a mere personal or selfish salvation. The vigorous life of these churches is expressed in a variety of evangelistic, philanthropic, humanitarian forms that are an astonis- ment to the self-centred Paganism, and must ultimately rend it with dynamic force. In China and India, where idol- atry is buttressed by ancient civiliza- tior.s and philosophies, and defended by a thousand professional, or class, inter- ests, progress may be slow;...”