The Gospel for Every People
THE heathen world is as much entitled to the gospel as the more uncivilized countries, and it often awakens there a more unselfish response. A returned missionary lately told of a woman in China who received the glad tidings, but hesitated for a long time to offer herself for baptism. On being questioned, she said she greatly desired to be baptized, but felt that she was too old to obey the command of Christ, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” She was greatly rejoiced to learn that she could do her work in her own neighborhood. If all Christians were as much concerned about their obedience to this command, it would not be long before the work of the gospel would be completed. There may be souls now sitting in darkness who, when they see the light, will rise up in the spirit of the apostles, and allow God to work mightily in them. We can help to send the message to all such.