(Meeting in Madras Madras, Dec. 29.
"Reports from every quarter of the globe make us realize that the ancient pestilences which destroy mankind are abroad with a virulence which is unparalleled," declares Dr. Mott, president of the World Missionary Conference which is being held here, in farewell address and message to all peoples of the world.
"We are forced to note that the evils we face are not the work of bad men only, but of good men as well," the message runs. "The gravest of our disasters was brought upon us by those who thought that they did their best in the circumstances surrounding them. We are forced back upon faith, and are "hus rescued from pessimism. Only God' can, and will, save peoples. We summon our fellow-Christians throughout the world to join us in a new dedication."
The Conference was attended by 475 delegates, representing 64 countries, including leaders from Africa, India, Japan and China. There were Christians, Jews, Arabs and members of the German Evangelical Church among the delegates at the Conference.
The questions discussed covered the place of the Church in the modern world, the refugee problem, and restrictions on missionary and church work in various countries.
A resolution of sympathy with comrades of the "universal church throughout the world, in areas of conflict" dwelt on the inspiration drawn from the example of fellow Christians in China and Japan.
Dr. Mott was re-elected president of the Conference for the ensuing three years, and Dr. Wu, president of Ginling College, China, was elected one of the six vice-chairmen.
—Reuter.
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