Walter Scott, well known to many of our readers, was called to be with the Lord on November 2nd, at the age of 95. He was probably the oldest prominent servant of the Lord among those known as "Brethren" with whom he was associated for over seventy years. His rich and varied ministry, both written and oral, has been a blessing to the Lord's people throughout the world. He has left a precious legacy of abiding spiritual worth in his many helpful books and pamphlets. His "Exposition of the Revelation" is a notable volume.
For several years he edited "Truth for the last Days," and looking over its pages the other day I came across the following two exhortations from his pen; they may still speak to our hearts and consciences:
" Seek' and 'Set' (Col. 3:1,2). 'Seek those things which are above' and 'set your mind on things above' (R.V.). As risen with Christ, Christians-young and old, immature and advanced-are set in connection with the whole body of heavenly interests and blessings. The great object and business of Christian life is thus settled for us. We are to seek heavenly things and set our mind upon them. Our interests are where Christ is. It is easy now to surrender earth's toys for heaven's enduring riches. Christ has surrounded Himself with the wealth of heaven, and that wealth He has put at our disposal. The gold of heaven must be sought for, however, while it is there for us; spiritual energy must be exercised. 'Set your mind' on heavenly things, let them engross your attention. Here is a practical question for each Christian reader:How much, does heaven and its interests occupy the mind? Do the interests of earth swallow up our time, occupation and thought, so that heavenly things are relegated to the background? Intensity of purpose is needed if our souls are to grow in heavenly-mindedness."
"Readiness to impute evil is in itself an evil. We find that those who indulge in this unholy habit are not characterized by a scrupulous regard for truth or accuracy of statement. Nor will you find such persons equally ready to discover the good in those they condemn. There is evil more or less in every community of Christians; none are free from it. Even those who are' ecclesiastically right, may be morally wrong. A right position should humble one and mellow the character. 'With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering forbearing one another in love, and exhortation, which when witnessed, draws souls, attracts hearts, and makes disciples. The position occupied by such saints becomes ennobled and sanctified!! But often in point of fact, Christian character is more;' beautifully displayed by saints who walk with God, and may yet occupy an unscriptural Church position. Communion with the Lord is of far more value than a merely right Church standing. Let us have both."
-JOHN BLOORE.
Mrs. MacMurchy of Toronto went home to be with the Lord, Dec. 22. She was visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. S. Loizeaux, in Baltimore. George Landis preached at the funeral. A. S. Loizeaux.
Allan Hodgins, of Belledune River, N. B. On Nov. 20, 1933, our beloved and much-esteemed brother was called by the Lord to his rest with Him whom he loved and served for years. His life spoke for the Lord and of what His grace had done for him, both at home and abroad, and as a brother. A warm friend of the writer for years, we enjoyed unbroken fellowship in the things of Christ. His dear family greatly miss him, but we pray that the Lord will fill the place he has left, and He be loved by them as He was by our brother. Their loving mother was called to rest two years ago, on Dec. 27. We keenly feel our loss, but how great is their gain! Soon we shall all be together to part no more. The Lord keep us faithful to Him till He calls us to Himself for ever. The services were held in the Hall, and the Word spoken by brother Sam Stewart and the writer-the same word! of testimony often spoken by our brother to many present in the Hall.-H. L. Campbell New Richmond Station, Que.