Committee Notes

Though these are the first days of another year in our fleeting lives, we are increasingly conscious that we are in the `last days' alluded to by Paul in 2Tim.3.1. There is something very final about the word `last' and soon Christians will utter their last prayer, face their last problem and shed their last tears. The last funeral of a believer will soon take place and at the Lord's coming, in a moment, we will be changed and raptured to glory. 

`This blessed hope illumes with beams most cheering, the hours of night.' 

We are humbled to consider the mercies of our God in the year that is past and are sincerely grateful for all the help so willingly bestowed by His people in relation to the publication and distribution of the magazine. Many have been exercised to write articles for the edification and encouragement of the saints while others have prayed definitely and constantly for God's blessing upon this ministry. Others have so generously helped in a practical way by their freewill offerings. It is so gratifying to know that there is still a deep interest in divine things as indicated by the encouraging letters received from time to time from believers in different countries. 

A special word of thanks is due to our editor in ensuring that profitable material is published, to the Secretary and his wife for their unremitting labours and kind hospitality and to the Accountant for his valued services. It is our heartfelt desire that we may continue to enjoy your prayerful and practical support and look to the Lord to fully compensate all who, in various ways, offer inestimable help in this work.