English Lutheranism in the Northwest / y George Henry Trabert . wth con-tinue and advance more rapidly, and at the same time bestrong and secure? This will depend on the characterof the pastors, and the interest in the work of saving souls,and on firmly holding fast to the faith as revealed byChrist and confessed by the Church. There must be anample supply of faithful, self-denying ministers, who donot shrink from hardships which they are called upon toface. They must not be easily discouraged when trialsincident to the entering of a new field come, but who areready in Gods name to go forward
English Lutheranism in the Northwest / y George Henry Trabert . wth con-tinue and advance more rapidly, and at the same time bestrong and secure? This will depend on the characterof the pastors, and the interest in the work of saving souls,and on firmly holding fast to the faith as revealed byChrist and confessed by the Church. There must be anample supply of faithful, self-denying ministers, who donot shrink from hardships which they are called upon toface. They must not be easily discouraged when trialsincident to the entering of a new field come, but who areready in Gods name to go forward at the call of theMaster. But not only is it necessary to have an adequate numberof efficient ministers, the Church must manifest the in-tensest interest in the salvation of souls, which will notconfine its efforts to those nominally Lutheran, but whichalso endeavors to reach the unchurched masses of what-ever class and character. The commission Go into allthe world and preach the Gospel to every creature isbroad as humanity, and the Church is to lengthen her. St. James Church, Portland WHAT THE FUTURE DEMANDS 177 cords and extend her tent, so as to find room for all thatcan be reached by the pure Gospel. The question ofnationality sinks into insignificance when it concerns thesalvation of souls. The numerous unoccupied fields,the rapid transition to English, the persistent efforts onthe part of the different denominations to proselyte ourLutheran people, should arouse the whole Church to asense of her wonderful opportunities and her tremendousresponsibilities. Since throughout the vast domain, characterized as theNorthwest, our Lutheran people are scattered, in manycases as wandering sheep without a fold, and, moreover,since there are thousands of others equally destitute,there is a call to the Church for action as never requires more earnest prayer, more loving hearts andmore open hands for the work, coupled with unwaveringfaith in Gods promises. If the Church is th
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