Articles by Frederick, Lee
Secret of Soul Winning
June 1929
Secret of Soul Winning
By Frederick Lee
Text, John 12:32: "I, if I be lifted up, . . . will draw all men unto Me."
Instrumentality.— Soul winning the…
Reaching The Non-Christian With Our Message
January 1936
There is no system of truth that adapts itself so readily to the mind of the non-Christian as does the message that we have to give. It is a world message, and therefore has an appeal for every race. It forces itself…
The Mission Movement Challenged
June 1938
On the 31st of May, 1792, William Carey preached his famous sermon, "Expect great things from God. Attempt great things for God," and thereby inaugurated a new era for the Christian church. It was largely through the zeal, earnestness, and…
Cultural Cycles and Religious Trends
November 1939
This is the first of four studies that lay bare the notable revolution that is taking place in religious world thought. Fundamental and transforming changes are under way, the full significance of which must not be…
Women and Uncovered Heads
December 1940
Please explain how the teaching of Paul in the eleventh chapter of First Corinthians in regard to woman's praying or prophesying "with her head uncovered" applies to us today. Is there any special teaching in the denomination on this…
Call for Religious Unity and Revival
February 1940
Christendom has come suddenly to realize that Christian religion is faced with the gravest peril in its history. The strongly humanistic and materialistic teachings of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, which had…
Religious Trends of Today
January 1940
Christian doctrine and belief was greatly affected by the growing emphasis upon the external which developed with recent scientific progress. Science was not judged by religious…
Called to a Spiritual Service
December 1943
How often we have heard the bitter cry of a suffering man or woman, "Lord, take away pain." And how often we have longed for the power to take away pain. The following poem was found on the wall of a Denver hospital:
"Lord,…
A New Evangelism for China—2
February 1949
After the testing truths had been studied and one by one a number took their stand, the subject of baptism was presented, and these interested ones were given a personal invitation to enter the church as members.…
A New Evangelism in China-1
January 1949
When our missionaries went to China forty-five years ago they followed practices in gospel evangelism that had been carried on by other mission bodies for many years. The general plan was to secure some store…
Features
September 1953
Where Are the Preachers?
R. E. FINNEY, JR., Editor, "These Times"
For quite a few years I was about the only preacher I heard preach. Then I was called into a different type of work, and for about seven years now I have…
The Foreign Missionary's Behavior (III)
July 1936
The life and behavior of the missionary has very much to do with his success or failure. We must remember that a long journey does not change one's disposition. The fact that a person has chosen to live a life of service…
The Ministerial Association Exhibit*
August 1936
By numerous visits to the Ministerial Exhibit at the General Conference proved to be both instructive and very interesting. One could not secure a grasp of the large display of material by merely one visit. Let me tell…
Missionary Qualifications
October 1932
The qualities of consecration, sympathy, discretion, adaptation, tact, insight, vision, and humility so necessary for the minister in his delicate task of searching out the lost sheep and shepherding the flock in the homeland, are doubly…
Last-Day Religious Trends
March 1940
The picture that has been drawn in previous articles concerning religious and cultural trends harmonizes with the prophetic picture of the last days. The course of events which is now taking shape supports the…
Return of Science to Religion
December 1939
Everywhere today there is disillusionment. Only a few brave souls still hold to the former extreme claims and promises of science. It is true that science can do much to make the world more comfortable and to…
Challenge of a World Task
September 1938
Foreign mission work is being challenged in non-Christian lands. The missionary is looked upon with mistrust and suspicion. His motives are often called in question, his every act is scrutinized, and his every mistake is heralded far and…
The Shaking Time
May 1931
Text, Isaiah 17:4-7: "In that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean. And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth…
Missionary Misconceptions and Mistakes
December 1938
The trial-and-error method seems to be the most generally used system of human endeavor. Although experience is the most exacting teacher to be found, it is nevertheless the one most universally employed. It seems necessary for most people…
The Foreign Missionary Calls
May 1936
Without Excuse. The call to foreign mission service is very definite. To each of His followers Christ has said, "Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations." To everyone who is looking with…
The Foreign Missionary's Equipment--II
June 1936
The new recruit to foreign mission service is often concerned about the equipment he should take with him to his field. What clothes will he need? Should he take books and furniture? Many are the questions that might…