And what does this mean to us today?

It means confidence and comfort. It means standing by an open grave
trusting in Him whom death could not contain.

It means forgiveness and reconciliation. It means that in our moments of
hostility and estrangement we trust in Him whose forgiveness we received
when we merited it not.

It means compassion and service. It means that in ourhours of joy and
comfort andease we are kept mindful of the hurt of others, by Him whose
love is not limited and whose mercy is not bound.-

To be grounded in the foundation of Jesus Christ is to realize that our
Christian confession is not somethhig which we have wearily to bear—but
’that by which we are home—up! That is Christianity. It means feeling with-
in you, as long as life here lasts, the carrying power of Love Almightyand
underneath us, when we come to die, the touch of Everlasting Arms. It is all
this because it is a root conviction of Christian experience that when a man
has been gripped by Christ, he has not only found a personal moral hero to
follow, but he has been grasped by the Ultimate Reality—the Love and very
being of God Himself—the foundation, not only of the church, but of the
world and all that is. There is no other foundation laid than that which is
laid, which is Jesus Christ.” » .

At the evening service Rev. Harland prefaced his sermon with a few
brief. remarks in which he paid tribute to the older generation, and expressed
to them the gratitude of the younger people. - " -

_ The following. paragraph reproduces the sentiments ekpressed at that
time, andwill sen-vs as a very fitting concluding thought for this booklet.

“I  to say a few words that will, however inadequately; express the

feelings of the younger people of this congregation to you who are advanced '

in' years. It can be said simply and briefly. We want to express to you our
gratitude and our love. We are grateful for the great work that you have done
in our community. You have given to us a heritage that is both strong and
' good. We are grateful for the example you have set us; for the wise counsel

you have given: for the standards you have upheld; for the courage, loyalty .

and understanding you have shown to us, who follow after. Above all we'are

grateful that you have been men and women of sturdy faith, and that you
continue strong in hope.,We pray that we shall be true to the heritage we
have received through you. May goodness, joy and-peace attend you all your
days.” ' - ‘ . .

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