I am sure many readers of the “Message” are deeply interested and prayerful about the work amongst the children, which Dr. Wreford has so much upon his heart. A friend of mine I corresponded with in the Army writes from the village where he lives, of the children:
“Thank you so much for sending me the Testaments... If only you could have seen the expression of their faces, it would have told you what it meant to them.”
Another friend writes:—
“I have told you in former letters, I am a great lover of children, and my heart goes out to those in my own district whom I know, as I move and work amongst them, and who have never read God’s word, and some who know not the name of Jesus, know not our dear Saviour as the Friend of little children ... I need your help, in the way of prayers and Testaments, more even than amongst the soldiers, for in these young hearts lies the future of our dear native land... Will be pleased to hear and receive the spiritual food for my dear little friends.”
I need not say how gladly, through Dr. Wreford, the Testaments were sent. We feel deep down in our heart that solemn word: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” (Rom. 13:1212The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:12).)
How quickly time is passing! May we who are God’s children seek each in our little corner to be “Redeeming the time” by prayer, seeking to understand what the will of the Lord is. (Eph. 5:16-1716Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (Ephesians 5:16‑17).) A. A. L.
Notes. —Any friends working among the children can have circulars sent them, to be filled up by the children, to enable them to receive a Testament by return of post. Please apply to Dr. Heyman Wreford, The Firs, Denmark Road, Exeter.