London College of Bible and Missions - Archway Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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Page 36 ul' iaaiona Oume The Rev. W. Elwyn Davies, Di- rector for Canada of the Bible Christian Union and former mis- sionary in Holland is our missions ..,,,,,, counselor. Two or three days a month Mr. Davies visits L.B.I. and usually speaks in chapel. Because of his knowledge of missions and his strong spiritual impact, many stu- dents counsel with him about their place in God's missionary program. REV. W. ELWYN DAVIES MR. DAVIES WRITES .... Letters like these constantly arrive at L.B.I.: Although far away from L.B.I., I haven't ceased to praise the Lord for the precious years spent there, and for the training received. We appreciate the part that L.B.I. had in preparing us for the mission field. Who writes these letters? Some of the one hundred and thirty- seven graduates serving as missionaries. But why have they left their homes and kindred? THEY HAVE NOT gone out of pity for the underprivileged. If they had, they would not have lasted long in spiritual warfare. THEY HAVE NOT gone for adventure. Such a motive would not explain their willingness to suffer and, if need be, to die in carrying out their task. THEY HAVE NOT gone just because of the great spiritual need. The need at our doorsteps could keep us all at home. THEY WENT because they saw that their going was God's will. It is God Who will have all men to be saved. It is God Who still thrusts out labourers into His harvest. Their testimony and challenge to you is this: I heard the call, Come, follow! - that was allg Earth's joys grew dim, my soul went after Himg I rose and followed - that was all. Will you not follow if you hear His call?