SALVATION ARMY

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 162, 10 June 1929, Page 11

SALVATION ARMY

WELCOME TO NEW CHIEF SECRETARY. LIEUT.-COLONEL AND MRS TAYLOR. Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs Levi Taylor, formerly of Canada, were accorded a hearty welcome by Salvationists to Palmerston North on Saturday evening and also on Sunday. Colonel Taylor *.s the new chief secretary for the army in New Zealand. For 42 years Colonel Levi Taylor has been in the ranks of the army and has shown zeal, earnestness and thoroughness in all his appointments. In introducing and welcoming the new chief secretary and his wife, Major Suter, who presided, stated that tho new officers had come with an excellent reputation. “They come to this Dominion with a knowledge of the army, accumulated as the result of years of experience and, better than that, with an understanding of God,” said the speaker. Corps-Sergeant-Major Simms, Mr Smeaton who represented the young people, and Commandant AA’heler, commanding officer, endorsed Major Suter’s remarks of welcome and assured Colonel and Mrs Taylor of their joy in greeting them at Palmerston North.

Colonel Taylor, in reply, acknowledged the welcome and gave a brief resume of his Army work in Canada. His remarks had reference to officers who were in'New Zealand and are now in Canada. He spoke of the feeling of comradeship which existed, and was evident in the meeting, and in concluding mentioned that Canadian Salvationists were proud that a “homemade product” had been chosen to a high assignment in a sister Dominion, and were confident that they would be worthily represented in the land “down under.”

Equally apt and acceptable were the words of thanks spoken by Mrs Taylor who appreciated the sincere welcome accorded her.

At the meetings yesterday Major Suter introduced Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs Taylor who said they were pleased to visit Palmerston North so early in their Dominion appointment. Mrs Taylor gave the Bible address at the morning meeting and her message was based on the words, “Why art thou . . . lean,” from ii. Samuel 13. “This young prince was physically weak despite the fact that he was living in the midst of luxury and could obtain what he desired,” said the speaker. “He could not blame his circumstances and surroundings for his failing health, but it was the result of secret sin. This is typical of the spiritual condition of mankind to-day. Self is tho greatest enemy; many lack faith, love, prayer, and limit the power of God, who is omnipotent. The foundation of defeat in tho spiritual experience, concluded Mrs Taylor, “will be discovered in the power of secret sin, worldly associations or companions, but if one allows the Saviour to have pre-eminence the eternal destiny will be gained.” The evening address was delivered by Colonel Taylor and his • remarks dealt with the power of sin. One kind of sin, stated the visitor, degraded tho victim in the sight of God and man. In the beginning sin looked attractive, but by indulging in it many become mentally, physically and spiritually dead. Another and yet as still serious sin was not, to the eyes of man, so noticeable and this was the sin of pride, jealousy, an ungovernable temper and undue love for money, aim others of a like nature. The’ chief secretary exhorted all to look to the Saviour of the world and to accept Him, thereby preventing all from going to Heaven spiritually bankrupt. The band and songsters provided selections throughout the meetings.. The officers also'visited the young people’s corps. Mrs Major Suter accompanied Major Suter and tho corps officers, Commandant Wheeler and Adjutant Marshall. Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs ray lor left to-day tor Wellington and later will be visiting Wanganui.