The Henson Journals

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Wednesday, May 17th, 1911.

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~~"The Word of God to the faithful is an Armoury, out of which they may furnish themselves with all kind of munition; a Magazine, out of which they may be furnished with all manner of needful provision: whereas on the contrary, he which lives without making this his rule; he who sets not the Dial or Clock of his life by this Sun: he who directeth not his course in walking by this North Pole, or lode–star, but by the wavering, uncertain & moveable stars of custom, example, reason, or good intentions sails without a compass, & may look every minute to be swallowed up in the Ocean of sin & judgement."~~

R. Junius "Sin stigmatized" p. 216.

London. 1639.

I went across to St Margaret's to receive the Bishop of London, who celebrated the Holy Communion for the Diocesan Conference, which I did not attend:

An "urgent" letter from Edwin implored me to telegraph him £3 to pay the fine which the Germans had imposed on him for smuggling at Hamburg. I did this forthwith, though whether wisely or no, I know not.

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Then I called on Hodder & Stoughton, and saw Mr Stoughton about the little volume. He acceded to my proposals.

The service in connection with Sir Edward Bradford's Funeral was numerously attended; a large number of police inspectors came. The Sub–dean read the Lesson; I read the prayers; and the Dean gave the Benediction. Pleasance sang the Anthem, "I know that my Redeemer liveth", very beautifully.

Hine Haycock & I went across the Parks with Logic. The Queen's Statue is very imposing.

Ella & I went to the annual Meeting of the Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church of England. The Hall was practically full. I was very well received, &, though I spoke last after a long meeting, the audience stayed to the end of my speech.

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