Never Leave Your Place Vacant

Beloved Congregation,

This time I should like to direct a personal word to the parents and the children of the congregation.

The regular catechism classes have again begun. May God’s richest blessing rest upon the instructions which are being given. God’s Word tells us so plainly: “Neither is Paul that planteth anything, neither Apollos that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” I hope all of us may be more deeply convinced of this so that in this respect, too, our eyes may be constantly lifted up unto the Lord.

We must often accuse ourselves of undertaking much in our own strength and of presenting our supplications so little at the throne of grace. May we be given hearts to seek the Lord most earnestly, imploring Him if it may please Him to be mindful of and to visit His Church.

The older the world gets, the craftier and more hostile Satan becomes. New things are being invented continually; thus, new ways are opened whereby especially the rising generation is drawn away from the truths of the Bible. On the one hand, the world’s power to entice is so great that it numbers its victims by the thousands. Even some who profess religion are also induced to sacrifice their valuable time to the Moloch of this world. What must become of such families if the parents take the lead in walking in the paths of unrighteousness? “Food and frolic,” that was the cry of the ancient Romans. Alas! this is no different in our day. It is plainly evident that the world and the powers of hell are conspiring to take away any remaining impressions regarding death and eternity from the consciences of the children of men. It is my heartfelt wish that God will open the eyes of the rising generation and also the eyes of the older ones for the great dangers which are threatening us from all sides.

On the other hand, we find a spirit of superficiality in which man sets himself at rest for eternity. Everywhere you hear, “Peace, peace and safety.” Satan not only walks about as a roaring lion according to 1 Peter 5:8 but also appears as an angel of light to delude souls for eternity.

Many are offended at the ancient and tried doctrines of truth. They do not hesitate to say that they have found a much easier way to be saved than the way which our worthy fathers taught us in accordance with the Word of Truth. Thousands upon thousands are deceived for eternity, which is what poor mortal man wants, too, unless he is made honest.

Parents and children, I most earnestly request your cooperation. Do not stay away from the means of grace.

Never leave your place vacant in the house of God, neither on the Lord’s Day nor during the week when an opportunity is given. It will testify against us in eternity if we count the blood of the covenant an unholy thing and resist the Spirit of God.

Parents, stir up your children to attend catechism regularly. See to it that they learn the questions and tell them what a serious matter this is. Boys and girls, only one hour during the whole week you are taught the doctrine of truth by me, as the means in God’s hand. Oh, do spend this time wisely, and do not pass up the opportunity given you to learn these things. The world passes away, and the lust thereof, but he that does the will of God abides (or lives) forever.

Try hard to learn about the truths which the Bible teaches and ask the Lord to help you understand. Above all, ask Him to bless the truth to your heart, to your eternal welfare. The Lord still blesses us in so many ways, as we live in this world which is sinking away in sin. There are promises in the Bible in Psalm 72 that God’s name shall be continued as long as the sun and the moon endure and that there shall be children who shall fear God throughout all generations.

What great happiness would it create if the work of God were again in evidence! Since an opportunity will be given to attend confession class, let those be sure to attend who are of age as well as those who are already married but who have never made public confession. It is most proper to do this because it is ordained by God Himself. During the coming winter months, I again wish to gather

During the coming winter months, I again wish to gather with those who have already made public confession, to discuss the fundamental doctrines of truth with them. The Lord has supported and assisted me thus far in the use of the English language. I hope to put forth my efforts again this winter, and it will please me very much if many of you will manifest an interest in the study of the Word of God. The length of time, whether short or long, that I shall be permitted to labor among you is known to the Lord alone. However, I desire to devote myself to you, through the power and grace of God. You, then, do likewise.

The Lord grant that I may labor among you joyfully and count me worthy to honor His name, not only to have an eye to His glory but also to seek your true happiness. In pious as well as wicked ways, onslaughts are made upon the Church of God. May Christ, the King of Zion, protect her, extend her borders, and strengthen her members, to His glory and honor.

Accept the heartiest greetings from him who seeks your soul’s welfare, Your minister, Rev. W.C. Lamain p

Your minister, Rev. W.C. Lamain p

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