"FOR US MEN."

Waiapu Church Gazette, 1 June 1933, Page 5

"FOR US MEN."

By Canon H. Watson, M.A,

The attempt of Canon Watson m this. little book to make lucid certain features of the Atonement should have at least one good effect, viz., it should incite the student of theology (or shall we say the ex-student?) to make a new examination of the greater works on the subject. Perhaps the writer would feel well repaid if he knew that this had happened. The times are a constant challenge to preachers to rethink their theology and it is not the least merit of Canon "Watson's work that he has had the courage to put into print what he has concluded on this all-important subject. The burden of his cry is that the Love of Christ, which went to the extreme length of crucifixion for the loved ones, has the power m it to bring all men to GOD, "if so be that they will hearken," and understand. "Conversion is the article of a standing or falling Church," said the author of "Ecce Homo," and it is chiefly with this factor m our Lord's atoning work that this book deals. The attraction of the Cross lies m the appeal of sacrificial love. Sin is breaking the Father's heart, and the Cross is intended to rouse men to a knowledge of the banefulness of sin and to utmost repentance. But there must be knowledge and understanding. "Had Christ a thousand times Been born m Bethlehem, But not m thee, thy sin Would still thy soul condemn." The slow progress of Christianity is because 'My people have not known the things which belong to their peace.' But once let them know, and it will be with them as it was with St. Paul, they will turn unto the Lord, and enjoy the blessings of pardon, peace and power through Him who died 'for us men and for our Salvation.' " The book is well produced by Souths Book Depot, Wellington. On our copy the price is not stated. It is a stirring and thought-provoking contribution to a great subject, and is worthy of a wide circulation. PX.F.