Missionary Visitor, The (1912) . n idol of large face and hands were covered withgilt, which to the Chinese mind is animpressive sight, for they like the glitterand glare of things no matter what is onthe inside. The Chinese deify theirgreat men, and so this figure representsa man who they say lived 2,000 yearsago. His name is Kwan Yuen was a great warrior. On either sidestand his guards. One is black and hasgreat, bulging eyes, and also has eyes inhis abdomen. He stands nearest thedoor and in his hand is a spear. Hisappearance altogether is suchthat he would strike terr
Missionary Visitor, The (1912) . n idol of large face and hands were covered withgilt, which to the Chinese mind is animpressive sight, for they like the glitterand glare of things no matter what is onthe inside. The Chinese deify theirgreat men, and so this figure representsa man who they say lived 2,000 yearsago. His name is Kwan Yuen was a great warrior. On either sidestand his guards. One is black and hasgreat, bulging eyes, and also has eyes inhis abdomen. He stands nearest thedoor and in his hand is a spear. Hisappearance altogether is suchthat he would strike terror tothe heart of any one whowould dare harm Kwan YuenChan. On the wall arepictures representing differ-ent scenes of his life. Oneis a very careful reproduc-tion of that very room. Wewere told that in his life peo-ple worshiped him as they donow his image. There werethe usual candles and asked if they worshipedhim in order to get power, but The Large Bell that CaUs the People to Worship. the reply came that they asked. September1912 The Missionary Visitor 291 for protection and rain. They said thatif he moves his sword on May 13 it issure to rain, and oftentimes they areinterested in getting his hand to move. In the court of this temple is a greatbell which is rung on the 15th and 30thdays of every month. It tells the peoplethat the next day is worship day. Itcan be heard for miles around. Theplace seems to need repairing, tho weare told this temple is in much bettercondition than many in China. Idolatry seems to be on the decline, but whatmust they believe? Shall it be atheism,or shall it be Christ? Last winter ourteacher told us that the present time isa very dangerous one for China. Hereducated men have lost faith in idolsand do not believe in anything. Whowill help in giving them the Truth ? TheNew China needs men, both those whoare in authority and those who are not,who have the Spirit of God to give themstrength to live right lives. SOME DOINGS IN CHINA F. H. C
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