We know there is a tomorrow,
and it is inevitable that we take it to some extent into account.
But it is so uncertain whether it exists for us
that it is wise to concentrate the chief effort on today.
(Brother Robert Roberts)
Time makes wonderful havoc of human things.
Each new generation treasures its own toys and mementoes.
Old Time looks on imperturbably with a smile of compassion.
The mighty wheel goes round, and alas!
for the perishing things.
The universal rot takes all at last.
Some things cannot be taken.
Happy are those who have these in possession.
Each new generation treasures its own toys and mementoes.
Old Time looks on imperturbably with a smile of compassion.
The mighty wheel goes round, and alas!
for the perishing things.
The universal rot takes all at last.
Some things cannot be taken.
Happy are those who have these in possession.
Today, the expositions and standards of conduct as laid down by the pioneers are challenged, or removed.
As, one by one, the “ancient and honorable” fall asleep in Christ, opportunity is taken to “remove the ancient landmarks” (Proverbs 23:10).
The Apostasy originally developed out of minor divergences from the strict bounds of the Truth, but the further these went, the wider became the issues.
The landmarks were removed and the Ecclesia became the Church.Today we need not merely the expositions of the pioneers, but their attitude, their fighting spirit against the teaching and trends of the world, and their firm resistance to the torpedoing of standards within.
– Books like Elpis Israel, Eureka, Nazareth Revisited, Christendom Astray.
As, one by one, the “ancient and honorable” fall asleep in Christ, opportunity is taken to “remove the ancient landmarks” (Proverbs 23:10).
The Apostasy originally developed out of minor divergences from the strict bounds of the Truth, but the further these went, the wider became the issues.
The landmarks were removed and the Ecclesia became the Church.Today we need not merely the expositions of the pioneers, but their attitude, their fighting spirit against the teaching and trends of the world, and their firm resistance to the torpedoing of standards within.
– Books like Elpis Israel, Eureka, Nazareth Revisited, Christendom Astray.
Let us beware of those who ignore or remove the landmarks, to make the way more palatable to the world without or the worldly-minded within.
The separateness between Christadelphians and Christendom that once was so pronounced is disappearing.
The writings of the pioneers no longer hold in the affections of many the place they once did.
The separateness between Christadelphians and Christendom that once was so pronounced is disappearing.
The writings of the pioneers no longer hold in the affections of many the place they once did.
Brethren mouth their names, but ignore their lead.
Criticisms of their teaching are multiplying. The past generation is said to have been too straitlaced and exclusive. The clamor is increasing for a new literature.
The “old school” is recommended to leave public work and the dissemination of the Truth to “young blood”,
and new, up-to-date methods. If the Truth is to survive, brethren will have to rouse themselves.
A great responsibility rests upon all.
Let us pray to God to multiply faithful shepherds, not ambitious aspirants for power and notoriety, but zealous, courageous, self-sacrificing brethren who, by ability and consistency, can command confidence and whose landmarks are respected.
– Brother H.P. Mansfield
November 1987
The “old school” is recommended to leave public work and the dissemination of the Truth to “young blood”,
and new, up-to-date methods. If the Truth is to survive, brethren will have to rouse themselves.
A great responsibility rests upon all.
Let us pray to God to multiply faithful shepherds, not ambitious aspirants for power and notoriety, but zealous, courageous, self-sacrificing brethren who, by ability and consistency, can command confidence and whose landmarks are respected.
– Brother H.P. Mansfield
November 1987
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The work of the truth will be done, whatever frets or oppositions arise among men.
The very frets and oppositions are part of its machinery.
Its great and solid and excellent power will quietly work its work among the good and honest-hearted, not only in spite of, but partly by means of the troubles that arise.
“All that the Father hath given to me shall come to me.”
Here lies the strength of the righteous. Let those who wish to be of their number use it.
– Brother Robert Roberts (1890)
The very frets and oppositions are part of its machinery.
Its great and solid and excellent power will quietly work its work among the good and honest-hearted, not only in spite of, but partly by means of the troubles that arise.
“All that the Father hath given to me shall come to me.”
Here lies the strength of the righteous. Let those who wish to be of their number use it.
– Brother Robert Roberts (1890)