A New Government
In the providence of the Lord a new Government has taken office in Britain. This event ought to remind us that God is ruling, not only amongst the armies of heaven, but also in the affairs of men. He is the final Disposer of all things. He puts down one, and sets up another.
It becomes those who assume the responsibilities of government to remember that they hold their office from the Lord — “ By me kings reign and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth,” Prov. 8:15, 16. It is to Him they are to give account in the day of judgment how they have exercised that government, whether in righteousness or in defiance of the law and will of God.
On our part, we should not forget our obligation to pray for those whom God has set over us in civil affairs. “ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men: for kings, and for all that are in authority: that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty,” 1 Tim. 2:1, 2.
May the Lord graciously grant the new Prime Minister and his Government wisdom from on High that they may govern our land in the fear of the Lord.
Mass at Canterbury Cathedral
As expected, the popish mass to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the martyrdom of Thomas à Becket took place at Canterbury Cathedral on 7th July with all the pomp and ritual associated with such Romanist celebrations. The volume of protests from evangelical Christians both within and outside of the Church of England were unavailing to deter the responsible Church of England authorities from granting this unwarranted privilege to the enemies of Protestantism. Once again the hierarchy of the Church of England have shown where their sympathies really lie. It is very clear that they take their stand, not with evangelical Protestantism, but with the avowed enemies of Protestant Christianity.
Church Notes
Theological Conference, 1970
The Theological Conference will be held in the Dingwall Free Presbyterian Church on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 8th and 9th of September, 1970. As on former occasions, the Conference is for ministers, office-bearers, students, congregational treasurers and male communicants.
The Papers to be read at the Conference are as follows —
Tuesday, 8th September
2.30 p.m. “ Prayer ”—Rev. A. E. W. MacDonald, M.A. Gairloch.
7.00 p.m. “ The Christian and Providence ” — Rev. Robert R. Sinclair, Wick.
Wednesday, 9th September
10.15 a.m. “The Sabbath” — Mr William Fraser, Glasgow.
2.30 p.m. “Book Review(s)” — Rev. A. F. MacKay, M.A., Inverness.
7.00 p.m. “Pentecostalism” — Rev. Donald MacLean, Glasgow.
On both days, the evening sessions, beginning at 7 p.m. will be held in public.
The Conference Chairman will be Rev. A. MacPherson, Stratherrick.