Messengers of the cross in Africa . n the New England, New York and Pittsburgh Dis-tricts, and a fund of over $800, raised from friends outside ofthe Church of the Nazarene, for the publication of a ZuluHymnal for use in Africa, is a partial record of our missionarysactivities while on furlough. The Zulu , containing one hundred Zulu songs com-posed or translated by her and other missionaries, and set tothe Tonic Sol-Fa notation, has already gone to the NazarenePublishing House for publication. This important work willcontinue to carry the gospel on the wings of melody intoAfricas dark
Messengers of the cross in Africa . n the New England, New York and Pittsburgh Dis-tricts, and a fund of over $800, raised from friends outside ofthe Church of the Nazarene, for the publication of a ZuluHymnal for use in Africa, is a partial record of our missionarysactivities while on furlough. The Zulu , containing one hundred Zulu songs com-posed or translated by her and other missionaries, and set tothe Tonic Sol-Fa notation, has already gone to the NazarenePublishing House for publication. This important work willcontinue to carry the gospel on the wings of melody intoAfricas dark night long after the faithful missionary has goneto her reward. Meanwhile, the influence of Mother INIar-shalls holy life and ministry, like a sweet fragrance, willlinger long to bless her pupils and fellow missionaries in Swazi-land. Like her associates, she cherishes the hope of returningto the field for another term of service, so that she may enjoythe privilege of teaching the songs she has so ably translated. MISS MAUD CRETORS. This saintly little woman was aveteran missionary long before shecame in contact with the Church ofthe Nazarene. Maud Cretors was born at Edna, Kansas, but reared at Oswego where she was in close touch with the Mennonite brethren. She was also associated to some extent with the Free Methodist people in her early years. She was converted at eight years of age, and sanctified while still a young girl. From her earliest recollections she felt drawn to foreign missions, and after her sanctification she realized a definite call to Africa. Very early Miss Cretors learned to trust God implicitly,and to order her life along the faith line. In fact she wasendued with the special gift of faith mentioned in 1 When she felt that the Lord wished her to go to Africa,she made her preparations for departure, never doubting thatthe heavenly Father would supply the means for transporta-tion. She even made a long pocket in her petticoat to holdthe money! Monda
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