In the Lord's mercy HELP and FOOD for the Household of Faith has been enabled to complete a ministry of half-a-century with the present issue. As printed on the cover from its beginning, the object has been to provide a medium "to serve as a channel to the gifts which Christ has given to His Church." That the Head of the Church should be honored and its members edified has been the earnest desire of those who have been privileged to serve in its direction, and thus fulfil, in whatever varying measure, those inspiring words, "Ye serve the Lord Christ" (Col. 3:24).

That it may continue true to these aims, the continued prayers of its friends are requested.

For all who have helped, by prayer, by contributing, by subscribing and by distributing, thanks to God are given and continuation of such help besought. P. D. L.