More then eighteen centuries have passed since the apostles rested from their labors, but the history of their toils and sacrifices for the Christ's sake is stil among the most precious treasures of the church. This history, written under the direction of the Holy Spirit, was recorded in order that by it the followers of Christ in every age might be impelled to greater zeal and earnestness in the
cause of the Saviour. The disciples were men who knew how to speak and pray sincerely, men who could take hold of the might of the Strenght of Israel. Jehovah was their God. His honor was their honor. His truth was their truth. Any attack made upon the gosple was as if cutting deep into their souls, and with every power of their being they battled for the cause of Christ. They could hild forth the word of life because they had recevied the heavenly anointing. They expected much, and therefore they attempted much, Christ had revealed Himself to them, and to Him they looked for guidence. They understanding of truth and their power to withstand opposition were proportionate to their conformity to God's will. Jesus Christ, the wisdom and power of God, was the theme of every discourse. His name--the only name given under heaven whereby men can be saved---was by them exalted. As they proclaimed the completenss of Christ, the risen Saviour, their words moved hearts, and men and woman were won to the gosple. Multitudes who had reviled the Saviour's name and despised His power now confessed themselves disciples of the Crucified.
