📘 The Apostolic Faith (1906–1907): Mkusanyo wa Nyaraka za Kusoma

1. Pentekoste Imefika: Mtaa wa Azusa na Injili Kamili1. Pentecost Has Come: Azusa Street and the Full Gospel

Chanzo: The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Juzuu ya I, Na. 1, Septemba 1906, sehemu ya kwanza: kuanzia ripoti ya ufunguzi, “Pentekoste Imefika,” hadi makala ya W. J. Seymour kuhusu upatanisho (atonement). Ni chanzo cha msingi; madai yaliyomo ni ya wahariri na washiriki. Michango iliyosainiwa na waandishi ambao haki zao hazijaruhusiwa Meksiko imeachwa.The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Vol. I, No. 1, September 1906, first part: from the opening report, “Pentecost Has Come,” through W. J. Seymour’s article on the atonement. Primary source; the claims are those of the editors and participants. Signed contributions by authors whose rights are not cleared in Mexico have been left out.

Dokezo la CTS: Hiki ni chanzo cha msingi. Taarifa za uponyaji, za lugha zilizotambuliwa kuwa lugha zinazojulikana, za maono na za idadi ya walioongoka ni madai yaliyotolewa na washiriki na wahariri; si matokeo ya kitabibu, ya kiisimu wala ya kitakwimu yaliyothibitishwa. CTS inakataa, kama ushauri wa kitabibu, kauli kwamba kila ugonjwa unatoka kwa shetani na kwamba waumini hawana haja ya kuvumilia ugonjwa: wasomaji wasiache kamwe dawa au huduma ya matibabu isipokuwa kwa ushauri wa mtaalamu wa afya aliyehitimu. Gazeti hilo linatumia maneno ya wakati wake ambayo sasa yamepitwa na wakati au yanaudhi: “colored” (Mweusi au Mwafrika-Mmarekani), “Mohammedan” (Mwislamu), “heathen” (watu ambao bado hawakuwa wamesikia injili), “Esquimaux” (Wainuiti na watu wengine wa Aktiki), “deaf mute” (Viziwi na lugha yao ya ishara) na “Indians” (Wenyeji asilia wa Amerika). Zingatia pia ushuhuda wa gazeti lenyewe kwamba uamsho huo uliongozwa na wahudumu Weusi kama W. J. Seymour na Lucy Farrow, mwanamke aliyezaliwa utumwani.CTS note: This is a primary source. Reports of healings, of tongues identified as known languages, of visions and of numbers converted are claims made by participants and editors; they are not verified medical, linguistic or statistical findings. CTS rejects as medical advice the statements that every sickness is of the devil and that believers need not bear sickness: readers should never stop medicine or medical care except on a qualified health professional’s advice. The paper uses terms of its time that are now dated or offensive: “colored” (Black or African American), “Mohammedan” (Muslim), “heathen” (people who had not yet heard the gospel), “Esquimaux” (Inuit and other Arctic peoples), “deaf mute” (Deaf people and their sign language) and “Indians” (Indigenous peoples). Note also the paper’s own witness that the revival was led by Black ministers such as W. J. Seymour and Lucy Farrow, a woman born into slavery.

Mwishindanie sana imani iliyotolewa kwa watakatifu mara moja tu. Yuda 3Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Jude 3

Juzuu ya I. Na. 1 Los Angeles, Cal., Septemba, 1906 Usajili Bila MalipoVol. I. No. 1 Los Angeles, Cal., September, 1906 Subscription Free

Nguvu za Mungu sasa zimeusisimua mji huu kama haijawahi kutokea. Hakika Pentekoste imefika, na pamoja nayo ushahidi wa Biblia unafuata, wengi wakiongoka na kutakaswa na kujazwa Roho Mtakatifu, wakinena kwa lugha kama walivyofanya siku ya Pentekoste. Matukio yanayotokea kila siku katika jengo la Mtaa wa Azusa na katika misheni na makanisa mengine ya mji huu hayaelezeki, na uamsho wa kweli umeanza tu, kwa kuwa Mungu amekuwa akifanya kazi hasa na watoto wake, akiwafikisha hadi Pentekoste, na kuweka msingi wa wimbi kuu la wokovu kati ya wasiookoka.The power of God now has this city agitated as never before. Pentecost has surely come and with it the Bible evidences are following, many being converted and sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues as they did on the day of Pentecost. The scenes that are daily enacted in the building on Azusa street and at Missions and churches in other parts of the city are beyond description, and the real revival has only started, as God has been working with His children mostly, getting them through to Pentecost, and laying the foundation for a mighty wave of salvation among the unconverted.

Mikutano inafanyika katika kanisa la zamani la Methodisti ambalo sehemu yake ilikuwa imegeuzwa kuwa jengo la kupanga, na kuacha ukumbi mkubwa usiopigwa lipu, kama ghala, kwenye ghorofa ya chini. Hapa watu kama kumi na wawili walikusanyika kila siku, wakifanya mikutano jioni huko Bonnie Brae. Mwandishi alihudhuria baadhi ya mikutano hii, na kwa kuwa ilikuwa tofauti sana na kitu chochote alichowahi kuona, na hakusikia mtu akinena kwa lugha, aliita fundisho hilo uzushi wa “baraka ya tatu” na akadhani jambo limekwisha. Haina haja kusema kwamba mwandishi alilazimika kuomba msamaha mwingi na kujinyenyekeza ili kuwa sawa na Mungu.The meetings are held in an old Methodist church that had been converted in part into a tenement house, leaving a larger unplastered, barn-like room on the ground floor. Here about a dozen congregated each day, holding meetings on Bonnie Brae in the evening. The writer attended a few of these meetings and being so different from anything he had seen and not hearing any speaking in tongues, he branded the teaching as third-blessing heresy, and thought that settled it. It is needless to say the writer was compelled to do a great deal of apologizing and humbling himself to get right with God.

Baada ya muda mfupi Mungu alianza kudhihirisha nguvu zake, na hivi karibuni jengo likashindwa kuwatosha watu. Sasa mikutano inaendelea mchana kutwa hadi usiku, na moto unawaka katika mji wote na miji jirani. Wahubiri wenye kiburi, waliovaa vizuri, huingia “kuchunguza.” Punde sura zao za kujivuna hubadilishwa na mshangao, kisha hatia huja, na mara nyingi baada ya muda mfupi utawaona wakigaagaa sakafuni penye vumbi, wakimwomba Mungu awasamehe na awafanye kama watoto wadogo.In a short time God began to manifest His power and soon the building could not contain the people. Now the meetings continue all day and into the night and the fire is kindling all over the city and surrounding towns. Proud, well-dressed preachers come in to "investigate." Soon their high looks are replaced with wonder, then conviction comes, and very often you will find them in a short time wallowing on the dirty floor, asking God to forgive them and make them as little children.

Haiwezekani kusema ni wangapi wameongoka, wametakaswa, na kujazwa Roho Mtakatifu. Wamekuwa wakienda, na wanaenda kila siku, kuelekea pande zote za dunia kueneza injili hii ya ajabu.It would be impossible to state how many have been converted, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost. They have been and are daily going out to all points of the compass to spread this wonderful gospel.

Ndugu W. J. Seymour ana haya ya kusema kuhusu wito wake wa kuja mji huu:Bro. W. J. Seymour has the following to say in regard to his call to this city:

“Ni wito wa kimungu ulionileta kutoka Houston, Texas, hadi Los Angeles. Bwana aliweka moyoni mwa mmoja wa watakatifu huko Los Angeles aniandikie kwamba alihisi Bwana angependa nije huku nifanye kazi, nami nikaja, kwa maana nilihisi ni uongozi wa Bwana. Bwana alituma fedha za nauli, nikaja kuchukua uongozi wa misheni moja kwenye Mtaa wa Santa Fe, na usiku mmoja walinifungia mlango, kisha wakamleta Ndugu Roberts, rais wa Chama cha Utakatifu (Holiness Association), aje kutatua mafundisho ya Ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, kwamba ni utakaso tu. Alikuja na wahubiri wengi wa utakatifu pamoja naye, nao wakasema kwamba utakaso ndio ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu. Lakini hawakuwa na ushahidi wa sura ya pili ya Matendo, kwa maana wanafunzi wote walipojazwa Roho Mtakatifu, walinena kwa lugha kama Roho alivyowajalia kutamka. Rais aliposikia nikisema ubatizo wa kweli katika Roho Mtakatifu ni nini, alisema anautaka pia, akaniambia nitakapoupokea nimjulishe. Nikaupokea, nikamjulisha. Mwanzo wa Pentekoste ulianzia katika mkutano wa maombi wa nyumbani, 214 Bonnie Brae.”"It was the divine call that brought me from Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles. The Lord put it in the heart of some of the saints in Los Angeles to write to me that she felt the Lord would have me come over here and do a work, and I came, for I felt it was the leading of the Lord. The Lord sent the means, and I came to take charge of a mission on Santa Fe Street, and one night they locked the door against me, and afterwards got Bro. Roberts, the president of the Holiness Association, to come down and settle the doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Ghost, that it was simply sanctification. He came down and a good many holiness preachers with him, and they stated that sanctification was the baptism with the Holy Ghost. But yet they did not have the evidence of the second chapter of Acts, for when the disciples were all filled with the Holy Ghost, they spoke in tongues as the Spirit gave utterance. After the president heard me speak of what the true baptism of the Holy Ghost was, he said he wanted it too, and told me that when I had received it to let him know. So I received it and let him know. The beginning of the Pentecost started in a cottage prayer meeting at 214 Bonnie Brae."

Kazi hii ilianza karibu miaka mitano iliyopita Januari, wakati kikundi cha watu chini ya uongozi wa Chas. Parham, waliokuwa wakijifunza neno la Mungu, walipongojea Pentekoste huko Topeka, Kan. Baada ya kutafuta kila mahali nchini, hawakuweza kupata Wakristo wowote waliokuwa na nguvu za kweli za Kipentekoste. Basi waliweka kando tafsiri zote na maelezo yote, wakamngoja Bwana, wakilisoma neno lake, na kile ambacho hawakukielewa waliinama mbele ya benchi na kumwomba Mungu akifanye ndani ya mioyo yao kwa Roho Mtakatifu. Walikuwa na mnara wa maombi ambamo maombi yalipanda usiku na mchana kwa Mungu. Baada ya miezi mitatu, dada mmoja ambaye alikuwa akifundisha utakaso kuwa ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, mtu aliyekuwa na uzoefu mtamu wa upendo na ambaye tabia ya mwili yote (carnality) iliondolewa moyoni mwake, alihisi Bwana akimwongoza kuwekewa mikono ili apokee Pentekoste. Walipoomba, Roho Mtakatifu akashuka kwa nguvu nyingi, naye akaanza kunena kwa lugha isiyojulikana. Hili liliwafanya wanafunzi wote wa shule ya Biblia kuwa na njaa, na usiku tatu baadaye, wanafunzi kumi na wawili walipokea Roho Mtakatifu, wakatabiri, na ndimi zilizogawanyika zikaonekana juu ya vichwa vyao. Hapo walikuwa na uzoefu uliolingana na sura ya pili ya Matendo, na waliweza kuielewa sura ya kwanza ya Waefeso.This work began about five years ago last January, when a company of people under the leadership of Chas. Parham, who were studying God's word, tarried for Pentecost in Topeka, Kan. After searching through the country everywhere, they had been unable to find any Christians that had the true Pentecostal power. So they laid aside all commentaries and notes and waited on the Lord, studying His word, and what they did not understand they got down before the bench and asked God to have wrought out in their hearts by the Holy Ghost. They had a prayer tower from which prayers were ascending night and day to God. After three months, a sister who had been teaching sanctification for the baptism with the Holy Ghost, one who had a sweet, loving experience and all the carnality taken out of her heart, felt the Lord lead her to have hands laid on her to receive the Pentecost. So when they prayed, the Holy Ghost came in great power and she commenced speaking in an unknown tongue. This made all the Bible school hungry, and three nights afterward, twelve students received the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, and cloven tongues could be seen upon their heads. They then had an experience that measured up with the second chapter of Acts, and could understand the first chapter of Ephesians.

Sasa baada ya miaka mitano, watu kama 13,000 wameipokea injili hii. Inaenea kila mahali, hata makanisa yasiyoamini yanarudi nyuma na kupoteza uzoefu walio nao. Wale walio wakongwe katika harakati hii wana nguvu zaidi, na ishara na maajabu makubwa zaidi yanawafuata.Now after five years something like 13,000 people have received this gospel. It is spreading everywhere, until churches who do not believe backslide and lose the experience they have. Those who are older in this movement are stronger, and greater signs and wonders are following them.

Mikutano ya Los Angeles ilianza kama mkutano wa nyumbani, na Pentekoste ilishuka huko kwa usiku tatu. Watu hawakuwa na jambo la kufanya ila kumngoja Bwana na kumsifu, nao wakaanza kunena kwa lugha, kama walivyofanya siku ya Pentekoste, na Roho akaimba nyimbo kupitia kwao.The meetings in Los Angeles started in a cottage meeting, and the Pentecost fell there three nights. The people had nothing to do but wait on the Lord and praise Him, and they commenced speaking in tongues, as they did at Pentecost, and the Spirit sang songs through them.

Kisha mkutano ukahamishiwa Mtaa wa Azusa, na tangu wakati huo makundi makubwa wamekuwa wakija. Mikutano huanza saa nne asubuhi hivi, na haiwezi kwisha kabla ya saa nne au sita usiku, na wakati mwingine saa nane au tisa usiku, kwa sababu watafutaji ni wengi, na wengine wanaangushwa chini ya nguvu za Mungu. Watu wanatafuta mara tatu kwa siku madhabahuni, na safu baada ya safu za viti zinapaswa kuondolewa watu na kujazwa tena na watafutaji. Hatuwezi kusema ni watu wangapi wameokoka, na kutakaswa, na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, na kuponywa magonjwa ya kila aina. Wengi wanasema kwa lugha mpya, na wengine wanaelekea mashamba ya kigeni wakiwa na karama ya lugha. Tunaendelea mbele kupata nguvu zaidi za Mungu.The meeting was then transferred to Azusa Street, and since then multitudes have been coming. The meetings begin about ten o'clock in the morning and can hardly stop before ten or twelve at night, and sometimes two or three in the morning, because so many are seeking, and some are slain under the power of God. People are seeking three times a day at the altar and row after row of seats have to be emptied and filled with seekers. We cannot tell how many people have been saved, and sanctified, and baptized with the Holy Ghost, and healed of all manner of sicknesses. Many are speaking in new tongues, and some are on their way to the foreign fields, with the gift of the language. We are going on to get more of the power of God.

Wengi wameweka kando miwani yao na macho yao yamerudishwa kikamilifu. Viziwi wamerudishiwa usikivu wao.Many have laid aside their glasses and had their eyesight perfectly restored. The deaf have had their hearing restored.

Mtu mmoja aliponywa pumu aliyokuwa nayo kwa miaka ishirini. Wengi wameponywa matatizo ya moyo na matatizo ya mapafu.A man was healed of asthma of twenty years standing. Many have been healed of heart trouble and lung trouble.

Wengi wanasema kwamba Mungu amewapa ujumbe kwamba atatikisa Los Angeles kwa tetemeko la ardhi. Kwanza, kutakuwa na uamsho ili kuwapa wote nafasi ya kuokoka. Uamsho unaendelea sasa.Many are saying that God has given the message that He is going to shake Los Angeles with an earthquake. First, there will be a revival to give all an opportunity to be saved. The revival is now in progress.

Bwana ametoa karama ya kuandika kwa lugha zisizojulikana, na pia karama ya kupiga ala za muziki.The Lord has given the gift of writing in unknown languages, also the gift of playing on instruments.

Msichana mdogo aliyetembea kwa magongo na aliyekuwa na kifua kikuu cha mifupa, kama madaktari walivyosema, aliponywa, akatupa magongo yake na kuanza kurukaruka uwanjani.A little girl who walked with crutches and had tuberculosis of the bones, as the doctors declared, was healed and dropped her crutches and began to skip about the yard.

Katika mji huu wote, Mungu amekuwa akiwasha moto nyumbani, akishuka na kuyeyusha na kuokoa na kutakasa na kubatiza katika Roho Mtakatifu.All over this city, God has been setting homes on fire and coming down and melting and saving and sanctifying and baptizing with the Holy Ghost.

Makanisa mengi yamekuwa yakiombea Pentekoste, na Pentekoste imefika. Swali sasa ni, je, wataipokea? Mungu amejibu kwa njia ambayo hawakuitazamia. Alikuja kwa unyenyekevu kama zamani, akazaliwa horini.Many churches have been praying for Pentecost, and Pentecost has come. The question is now, will they accept it? God has answered in a way they did not look for. He came in a humble way as of old, born in a manger.

Magazeti ya kidunia yamechochewa na kuchapisha ripoti dhidi ya harakati hii, lakini matokeo yake ni kuvuta tu nafsi zenye njaa zinazoelewa kwamba shetani asingepigana na jambo kama Mungu hayumo. Hivyo wamekuja na kuona kwamba kweli ni nguvu za Mungu.The secular papers have been stirred and published reports against the movement, but it has only resulted in drawing hungry souls who understand that the devil would not fight a thing unless God was in it. So they have come and found it was indeed the power of God.

Yesu alikuwa mkubwa mno kwa masinagogi. Alihubiri nje kwa sababu ndani hapakuwa na nafasi. Harakati hii ya Kipentekoste ni kubwa mno kuweza kufungwa ndani ya dhehebu lolote. Inafanya kazi nje, ikivuta wote pamoja katika kifungo kimoja cha upendo, kanisa moja, mwili mmoja wa Kristo.Jesus was too large for the synagogues. He preached outside because there was not room for him inside. This Pentecostal movement is too large to be confined in any denomination or sect. It works outside, drawing all together in one bond of love, one church, one body of Christ.

Mmohamedi, Msudani kwa kuzaliwa, mtu ambaye ni mkalimani na anayezungumza lugha kumi na sita, aliingia katika mikutano ya Mtaa wa Azusa, na Bwana akampa jumbe ambazo hakuna ila yeye mwenyewe aliyeweza kuzielewa. Alitambua, alitafsiri na kuandika lugha kadhaa kati ya hizo.A Mohammedan, a Soudanese by birth, a man who is an interpreter and speaks sixteen languages, came into the meetings at Azusa Street and the Lord gave him messages which none but himself could understand. He identified, interpreted and wrote a number of the languages.

Ndugu mmoja ambaye alikuwa mganga wa mizimu (spiritualist medium) na aliyekuwa amepagawa sana na pepo hata hakuwa na raha, na alikuwa karibu kujiua, alikombolewa mara moja kutoka kwa nguvu za pepo. Kisha alimtafuta Mungu apate msamaha wa dhambi zake na utakaso, na sasa amejazwa roho tofauti.A brother who had been a spiritualist medium and who was so possessed with demons that he had no rest, and was on the point of committing suicide, was instantly delivered of demon power. He then sought God for the pardon of his sins and sanctification, and is now filled with a different spirit.

Msichana mdogo wa umri wa miaka kumi na miwili hivi alitakaswa katika mkutano wa watoto wa mchana wa Jumapili, na katika mkutano wa jioni alibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu. Alipojazwa, wale waliosimama karibu walisema, “Ni nani anayeweza kutilia shaka kisa cha wazi namna hii cha nguvu za Mungu.”A little girl about twelve years of age was sanctified in a Sunday afternoon children's meeting, and in the evening meeting she was baptized with the Holy Ghost. When she was filled those standing near remarked, "Who can doubt such a clear case of God's power."

Ndani ya saa moja na nusu hivi, kijana mmoja aliongoka, akatakaswa, akabatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, na kunena kwa lugha. Pia aliponywa kifua kikuu (consumption), hata alipomtembelea daktari alisema mapafu yake ni mazima. Amepokea lugha nyingi, pia karama ya unabii, na ya kuandika kwa lugha kadhaa za kigeni, na ana wito wa kwenda shamba la kigeni.In about an hour and a half, a young man was converted, sanctified, and baptized with the Holy Ghost, and spoke with tongues. He was also healed from consumption, so that when he visited the doctor he pronounced his lungs sound. He has received many tongues, also the gift of prophecy, and writing in a number of foreign languages, and has a call to a foreign field.

Mengi ni unabii unaonenwa kwa lugha zisizojulikana na mengi ni maono ambayo Mungu anatoa kuhusu kuja kwake karibu. Wapagani lazima kwanza wapokee injili. Unabii mmoja uliotolewa kwa lugha isiyojulikana ulitafsiriwa hivi: “Wakati ni mfupi, nami nitatuma idadi kubwa katika Roho wa Mungu kuhubiri injili kamili kwa nguvu za Roho.”Many are the prophesies spoken in unknown tongues and many the visions that God is giving concerning His soon coming. The heathen must first receive the gospel. One prophecy given in an unknown tongue was interpreted, "The time is short, and I am going to send out a large number in the Spirit of God to preach the full gospel in the power of the Spirit."

Watu kama 150 huko Los Angeles, zaidi ya siku ya Pentekoste, wamepokea kipawa cha Roho Mtakatifu na ushahidi wa Biblia, karama ya lugha, na wengi wameokoka na kutakaswa, hakuna ajuaye ni wangapi. Watu wanatafuta madhabahuni mara tatu kwa siku, na ni vigumu kufunga usiku kwa sababu ya watafutaji na wale walio chini ya nguvu za Mungu.About 150 people in Los Angeles, more than on the day of Pentecost, have received the gift of the Holy Ghost and the Bible evidence, the gift of tongues, and many have been saved and sanctified, nobody knows how many. People are seeking at the altar three times a day and it is hard to close at night on account of seekers and those who are under the power of God

Mkondo wa Kipentekoste unapoguswa, utoaji wa Kipentekoste huanza. Mamia ya dola yametolewa kwa ajili ya kutuma wamisionari na maelfu yatatolewa. Hakuna sadaka zinazochukuliwa kwa ajili ya kodi, hakuna kuomba fedha. Hakuna anayetamani fedha wala dhahabu ya mtu yeyote. Fedha na dhahabu ni mali yake mwenyewe ili kuendeleza kazi yake mwenyewe. Anaweza pia kuchapisha magazeti yake mwenyewe bila kuomba fedha au bei ya usajili.When Pentecostal lines are struck, Pentecostal giving commences. Hundreds of dollars have been laid down for the sending of missionaries and thousands will be laid down. No collections are taken for rent, no begging for money. No man's silver or gold is coveted. The silver and the gold are His own to carry on his own work. He can also publish his own papers without asking for money or subscription price.

Katika mikutano, inaonekana wazi kwamba wakati baadhi ya walio nyuma wanapinga na kubishana, wengine wako madhabahuni wakianguka chini ya nguvu za Mungu na kufurahia mema ya Mungu. Roho hizi mbili zinadhihirika siku zote, lakini hakuna upinzani unaoweza kuua, hakuna nguvu duniani wala kuzimu inayoweza kuzuia kazi ya Mungu, maadamu ana vyombo vilivyowekwa wakfu atakavyofanya kazi kupitia kwavyo.In the meetings, it is noticeable that while some in the rear are opposing and arguing, others are at the altar falling down under the power of God and feasting on the good things of God. The two spirits are always manifest, but no opposition can kill, no power in earth or hell can stop God's work, while He has consecrated instruments through which to work.

Wengi wamepokea karama ya kuimba kama vile kunena katika msukumo wa Roho. Bwana anatoa sauti mpya, anatafsiri nyimbo za zamani kuwa lugha mpya, anatoa muziki unaoimbwa na malaika, na ana kwaya ya mbinguni yote ikiimba wimbo mmoja wa mbinguni kwa upatano. Ni muziki mzuri; hakuna ala zinazohitajika katika mikutano.Many have received the gift of singing as well as speaking in the inspiration of the Spirit. The Lord is giving new voices, he translates old songs into new tongues, he gives the music that is being sung by the angels and has a heavenly choir all singing the same heavenly song in harmony. It is beautiful music; no instruments are needed in the meetings.

Ndugu mmoja Mnazarene aliyepokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu nyumbani kwake wakati wa ibada ya familia, alipojaribu kusimulia, alisema, “Ulikuwa ubatizo wa upendo. Upendo mwingi namna hii! Huruma hiyo ilionekana kama inanikaribia kuniua kwa utamu wake! Watu hawajui wanachofanya wanaposimama kupinga. Shetani hakunipa kamwe jambo tamu; alikuwa akijaribu daima kunifanya nilaumu watu. Ubatizo huu hutujaza upendo wa kimungu.”A Nazarene brother who received the baptism with the Holy Ghost in his own home in family worship, in trying to tell about it, said, "It was a baptism of love. Such abounding love! Such compassion seemed to almost kill me with its sweetness! People do not know what they are doing when they stand out against it. The devil never gave me a sweet thing; he was always trying to get me to censuring people. This baptism fills us with divine love"

Karama ya lugha hutolewa pamoja na agizo, “Enendeni ulimwenguni mwote, mkaihubiri Injili kwa kila kiumbe.” Bwana amewapa wasiojifunza lugha: Kigiriki, Kilatini, Kiebrania, Kifaransa, Kijerumani, Kiitaliano, Kichina, Kijapani, Kizulu na lugha za Afrika, Kihindi na Kibengali na lahaja za India, Kichippewa na lugha nyingine za Wenyeji asilia (“Indians”), Waesquimaux, lugha ya viziwi (“deaf mute”), na kwa kweli Roho Mtakatifu anasema lugha zote za ulimwengu kupitia watoto wake.The gift of languages is given with the commission, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." The Lord has given languages to the unlearned, Greek, Latin, Hebrew, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Zulu and languages of Africa, Hindu and Bengali and dialects of India, Chippewa and other languages of the Indians, Esquimaux, the deaf mute language and, in fact the Holy Ghost speaks all the languages of the world through His children.

Mhudumu mmoja anasema kwamba Mungu alimwonyesha miaka ishirini iliyopita kwamba mpango wa kimungu kwa wamisionari ulikuwa kwamba wapokee karama ya lugha ama kabla ya kwenda shamba la kigeni, ama njiani. Inapaswa kuwa ishara kwa wapagani (“heathen”) kwamba ujumbe unatoka kwa Mungu. Karama ya lugha inaweza kutumiwa tu kama Roho anavyojalia kutamka. Haiwezi kujifunzwa kama lugha za asili, lakini Bwana huchukua udhibiti wa viungo vya kusema apendavyo. Kwa msisitizo, ni ujumbe wa Mungu.A minister says that God showed him twenty years ago that the divine plan for missionaries was that they might receive the gift of tongues either before going to the foreign field or on the way. It should be a sign to the heathen that the message is of God. The gift of tongues can only be used as the Spirit gives utterance. It cannot be learned like the native tongues, but the Lord takes control of the organs of speech at will. It is emphatically, God's message.

Wakati wa mkutano huko Monrovia, mhubiri mmoja ambaye wakati fulani alikuwa ametumiwa na Mungu katika Makundi ya Pentekoste (Pentecost Bands) chini ya Vivian Dake, lakini aliyekuwa amepoa, alirudishwa, akatakaswa na kujazwa Roho Mtakatifu. Nguvu za Mungu zilipomjia, mwanawe wa umri wa miaka minane alikuwa amepiga magoti nyuma yake. Mvulana huyo alikuwa amekwisha kutafuta na kupata moyo safi, na Roho Mtakatifu alipomshukia baba yake, alimshukia na yeye, mikono yake ikaanza kutetemeka, akaimba kwa lugha.During a meeting at Monrovia, a preacher who at one time had been used of God in the Pentecost Bands under Vivian Dake, but had cooled off, was reclaimed, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost. When the power of God came on him his eight-year-old son was kneeling behind him. The boy had previously sought and obtained a clear heart, and when the Holy Ghost fell on his father, He also fell on him and his hands began to shake and he sang in tongues.

Ndugu Campbell, ndugu Mnazarene mwenye umri wa miaka 83, aliyekuwa amemtumikia Bwana kwa miaka 53, alipokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na karama ya lugha nyumbani kwake. Mwanawe, ambaye alikuwa daktari, aliitwa, akaja kuona kama ni mgonjwa, lakini akampata ana furaha tu katika Bwana. Si wazee wa kiume na wa kike tu, bali pia wavulana na wasichana wanapokea Pentekoste yao. Viola Price, msichana yatima mdogo “wa rangi” (“colored”) wa umri wa miaka minane, amepokea karama ya lugha.Bro. Campbell, a Nazarene brother, 83 years of age, who had been for 53 years serving the Lord, received the baptism with the Holy Ghost and gift of tongues in his own home. His son, who was a physician, was called and came to see if he was sick, but found him only happy in the Lord. Not only old men and old women, but boys and girls, are receiving their Pentecost. Viola Price, a little orphan colored girl eight years of age, has received the gift of tongues.

Bi. Lucy F. Farrow, mjakazi wa Mungu aliyetiwa mafuta, ambaye alikuja miezi minne hivi iliyopita kutoka Houston, Texas, hadi Los Angeles, akileta Injili kamili, na ambaye Mungu amemtumia sana alipowawekea mikono wengi waliopokea Pentekoste na karama ya lugha, sasa amerudi Houston, akielekea Norfolk, Va. Huko ndiko nyumbani kwake kwa zamani alikoondoka akiwa msichana, alipouzwa utumwani kusini. Anahisi Bwana sasa anamwita arudi. Dada Farrow, Ndugu W. J. Seymour na Ndugu J. A. Warren ndio watatu ambao Bwana aliwatuma kutoka Houston kuwa wajumbe wa injili kamili.Mrs. Lucy F. Farrow, God's anointed handmaid, who came some four months ago from Houston, Texas, to Los Angeles, bringing the full Gospel, and whom God has greatly used as she laid her hands on many who have received the Pentecost and the gift of tongues, has now returned to Houston, en route to Norfolk, Va. This is her old home which she left as a girl, being sold into slavery in the south. The Lord she feels is now calling her back. Sister Farrow, Bro. W.J. Seymour and Bro. J.A. Warren were the three that the Lord sent from Houston as messengers of the full gospel.

Inasimamia urejesho wa imani waliyokabidhiwa watakatifu mara moja tu, dini ya kale, mikutano ya kambi, uamsho, misheni, kazi ya mitaani na magerezani, na Umoja wa Wakristo kila mahali.Stands for the restoration of the faith once delivered unto the saints – the old time religion, camp meetings, revivals, missions, street and prison work and Christian Unity everywhere.

Mafundisho juu ya Toba — Marko 1:14, 15.Teaching on Repentance — Mark 1:14, 15.

Huzuni ya Kimungu kwa Ajili ya Dhambi, Mfano — Mat. 9:13. 2 Kor. 7:9, 11. Mdo. 3:19. Mdo. 17:30, 31.Godly Sorrow for Sin, Example – Matt. 9:13. 2 Cor. 7, 9, 11. Acts 3:19. Acts 17:30, 31.

Juu ya Kuungama Dhambi — Luka 15:21 na Luka 18:13.Of Confession of Sins — Luke 15:21 and Luke 18:13.

Kuacha Njia za Dhambi — Isa. 55:7. Yona 3:8. Mith. 28:13.Forsaking Sinful Ways — Isa. 55:7. Jonah 3:8. Prov. 28:13.

Fidia — Ezek. 33:15. Luka 19:8.Restitution —Ezek. 33:15. Luke 19:8.

Na imani katika Yesu Kristo.And faith in Jesus Christ.

Kazi ya Kwanza — Kuhesabiwa haki ni tendo la neema ya bure ya Mungu ambalo kwalo tunapokea msamaha wa dhambi. Mdo. 10:42, 43. Rum. 3:25.First Work — Justification is that act of God's free grace by which we receive remission of sins. Acts 10:42, 43. Rom. 3:25.

Kazi ya Pili — Utakaso ni kazi ya pili ya neema na kazi ya mwisho ya neema. Utakaso ni tendo la neema ya bure ya Mungu ambalo kwalo hutufanya watakatifu. Yohana 17:15, 17. — “Uwatakase kwa ile kweli; neno lako ndilo kweli.” 1 Thes. 4:3; 1 Thes. 5:23; Ebr. 13:12; Ebr. 2:11; Ebr. 12:14.Second Work — Sanctification is the second work of grace and the last work of grace. Sanctification is that act of God's free grace by which He makes us holy. John 17:15, 17.—"Sanctify them through Thy Truth; Thy word is truth." 1 Thess. 4:3; 1 Thess 5:23: Heb. 13:12; Heb. 2:11; Heb. 12:14.

Utakaso ni kusafisha ili kufanya mtakatifu. Wanafunzi walitakaswa kabla ya siku ya Pentekoste. Kwa kujifunza Maandiko kwa makini utaona kwamba ndivyo ilivyo sasa. “Ninyi mmekwisha kuwa safi kwa neno lile nililowaambia” (Yohana 15:3; 13:10); na Yesu alikuwa amewavuvia Roho Mtakatifu (Yohana 20:21, 22). Mnajua kwamba wasingeweza kumpokea Roho kama hawakuwa safi. Yesu alilisafisha kanisa lake na kuondoa shaka yote kabla hajarudi mbinguni katika utukufu.Sanctification is cleansing to make holy. The Disciples were sanctified before the Day of Pentecost. By a careful study of Scripture you will find it is so now. "Ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you" (John 15:3; 13:10); and Jesus had breathed on them the Holy Ghost (John 20:21, 22). You know, that they could not receive the Spirit if they were not clean. Jesus cleansed and got all doubt out of His Church before He went back to glory.

Ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu ni karama ya nguvu juu ya maisha yaliyotakaswa; kwa hiyo tunapoupata tunakuwa na ushahidi uleule ambao wanafunzi walipokea siku ya Pentekoste (Mdo. 2:3, 4), yaani kunena kwa lugha mpya. Tazama pia Mdo. 10:45, 46; Mdo. 19:6; 1 Kor. 14:21. “Kwa maana nitatenda kazi katika siku zenu ambayo hamtaiamini hata ikiambiwa.” — Hab. 1:5.The Baptism with the Holy Ghost is a gift of power upon the sanctified life; so when we get it we have the same evidence as the Disciples received on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:3,4), in speaking in new tongues. See also Acts 10:45, 46; Acts 19:6; 1 Cor. 14:21. “For I will work a work in your days which ye will not believe though it be told you."-Hab. 1:5.

Kutafuta Uponyaji. — Lazima aamini kwamba Mungu anaweza kuponya. — Kut. 15:26: “Mimi ni Bwana, akuponyaye.” Yak. 5:14; Zab. 103:3; 2 Fal. 20:5; Mat. 8:16, 17; Marko 16:16, 17, 18.Seeking Healing.—He must believe that God is able to heal.-Ex. 15:26: "I am the Lord that healeth thee." James 5:14; Psa. 103:3; 2 Kings 20:5; Matt. 8:16, 17; Mark 16:16, 17, 18.

Lazima aamini kwamba Mungu anaweza kuponya. “Tazama, mimi ni Bwana, Mungu wa wote wenye mwili; je! Kuna neno gumu lolote nisiloliweza?” — Yer. 32:27.He must believe God is able to heal. "Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there any thing too hard for Me"-Jer. 32:27.

Wengi mno wamechanganya neema ya Utakaso na uwezo wa nguvu, yaani Ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu; wengine wamechukua “upako ule udumuo” kuwa ni Ubatizo, wakashindwa kufikia utukufu na nguvu za Pentekoste ya kweli.Too many have confused the grace of Sanctification with the endowment of Power, or the Baptism with the Holy Ghost; others have taken "the anointing that abideth" for the Baptism, and failed to reach the glory and power of a true Pentecost.

Damu ya Yesu haitafuta kamwe dhambi yoyote kati ya mtu na mtu ambayo wanaweza kuirekebisha; lakini kama hatuwezi kurekebisha makosa, Damu hufunika kwa neema. (Mat. 5:23, 24).The blood of Jesus will never blot out any sin between man and man they can make right; but if we can't make wrongs right the Blood graciously covers. (Matt. 5:23, 24).

Hatupigani na watu wala makanisa, bali tunataka kuondoa taratibu zilizokufa na imani rasmi zisizo na uhai na ushupavu wa porini, na kuweka Ukristo hai wa vitendo. “Upendo, Imani, Umoja” ni maneno yetu ya kuongoza, na “Ushindi kupitia Damu ya Upatanisho” ni kilio chetu cha vita. Ahadi za Mungu ni za kweli. Alisema: “Ulikuwa mwaminifu kwa mambo machache, nitakuweka juu ya mengi.” Kutoka kwa kundi dogo la Wakristo waliosimama karibu na msalaba wakati majaribu na kukata tamaa vilipokuja, Mungu ameinua jeshi kuu.We are not fighting men or churches, but seeking to displace dead forms and creeds and wild fanaticisms with living, practical Christianity. "Love, Faith, Unity" are our watchwords, and "Victory through the Atoning Blood" our battle cry. God's promises are true. He said: "Be thou faithful over a few things, and I will make thee ruler over many." From the little handful of Christians who stood by the cross when the testings and discouragements came, God has raised a mighty host.

Wanafunzi walikuwa wakimtazamia Yesu kusimamisha ufalme wake wa miaka elfu alipokuja mara ya kwanza, na walitazamia kutawala pamoja naye huko Yerusalemu. Walimuuliza walipokwenda Mlima wa Mizeituni, “Bwana, wakati huu ndio utakaourudishia Israeli ufalme?” Alisema, “Si kazi yenu kujua nyakati au majira ambayo Baba ameyaweka katika mamlaka yake mwenyewe; lakini mtapokea nguvu akiisha kuwajia juu yenu Roho Mtakatifu.” Walipopokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, angewafundisha mambo yajayo. Wapendwa, msijisumbue kwa nadharia, bali ngojeni Yerusalemu, na Roho atatoa nuru juu ya neno la Mungu nanyi mtaliona kama lilivyo. Atafunua neno lote tangu Mwanzo hadi Ufunuo.The disciples were looking for Jesus to set up His millennial kingdom at His first coming, and they expected to reign with Him there in Jerusalem. They asked Him when they went out to the Mount of Olives, "Lord, wilt thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" He said, "It is not for you to know the times and seasons which the Father hath in his own power; but ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you." When they received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, He would teach them things to come. Dear ones do not puzzle yourselves by theorizing, but tarry in Jerusalem, and the Spirit will throw light upon God's word and you will see it just as it is. He will reveal the whole word from Genesis to Revelations.

Watoto wa Mungu, mnaoshiriki upatanisho wa thamani, na tujifunze na kuona kuna nini ndani yake kwa ajili yetu.Children of God, partakers of the precious atonement, let us study and see what there is in it for us.

Kwanza. Kwa upatanisho tunapokea msamaha wa dhambi.First. Through the atonement we receive forgiveness of sins.

Pili. Tunapokea utakaso kwa damu ya Yesu. “Kwa hiyo Yesu naye, ili awatakase watu kwa damu yake mwenyewe, aliteswa nje ya lango.” Tukitakaswa na dhambi yote ya asili, tunakuwa wana wa Mungu. “Kwa maana yeye atakasaye na wao watakasawao wote hutoka kwa Mmoja; ndiyo sababu haoni haya kuwaita ndugu.” Ebr. 2:11. (Inaonekana kwamba Yesu angeona haya kuwaita ndugu kama hawakutakaswa.) Basi hutaona haya kuwaambia watu na mapepo kwamba umetakaswa, na unaishi maisha safi na matakatifu bila dhambi, maisha yanayokupa nguvu juu ya ulimwengu, mwili na shetani. Shetani hapendi ushuhuda wa namna hiyo. Kwa upatanisho huu wa thamani, tuna uhuru kutoka kwa dhambi zote, ingawa tunaishi katika ulimwengu huu wa zamani, tunaruhusiwa kuketi katika makao ya mbinguni ndani ya Kristo Yesu.Second. We receive sanctification through the blood of Jesus. "Wherefore Jesus also that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate." Sanctified from all original sin, we become sons of God. "For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren." Heb. 2:11. (It seems that Jesus would be ashamed to call them brethren, if they were not sanctified.) Then you will not be ashamed to tell men and demons that you are sanctified, and are living a pure and holy life free from sin, a life that gives you power over the world, the flesh, and the devil. The devil does not like that kind of testimony. Through this precious atonement, we have freedom from all sin, though we are living in this old world, we are permitted to sit in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.

Tatu. Uponyaji wa miili yetu. Ugonjwa na maradhi huharibiwa kwa upatanisho wa thamani wa Yesu. Ee, jinsi tunavyopaswa kuziheshimu kupigwa kwa Yesu, kwa maana “kwa kupigwa kwake sisi tumepona.” Jinsi tunavyopaswa kuuheshimu mwili ule wa thamani ambao Baba aliutakasa na kuutuma ulimwenguni, si kuutenga tu, bali kuutakasa kweli, roho, nafsi na mwili, bila ugonjwa, maradhi na kitu chochote cha shetani. Mwili usiojua dhambi wala maradhi ulitolewa kwa ajili ya miili yetu isiyo kamili. Upatanisho si kwa ajili ya utakaso wa roho zetu tu, bali kwa ajili ya utakaso wa miili yetu kutoka kwa maradhi ya kurithi. Haijalishi nini kimekuwa katika damu.Third. Healing of our bodies. Sickness and disease are destroyed through the precious atonement of Jesus. O how we ought to honor the stripes of Jesus, for "with his stripes we are healed." How we ought to honor that precious body which the Father sanctified and sent into the world, not simply set apart, but really sanctified, soul, body and spirit, free from sickness, disease and everything of the devil. A body that knew no sin and disease was given for these imperfect bodies of ours. Not only is the atonement for the sanctification of our souls, but for the sanctification of our bodies from inherited disease. It matters not what has been in the blood.

Kila tone la damu tuliyopokea kutoka kwa mama yetu si safi. Ugonjwa huzaliwa ndani ya mtoto kama vile dhambi ya asili huzaliwa ndani ya mtoto. Alidhihirishwa ili aziharibu kazi za Ibilisi. Kila ugonjwa ni wa shetani.Every drop of blood we received from our mother is impure. Sickness is born in a child just as original sin is born in the child. He was manifested to destroy the works of the devil. Every sickness is of the devil.

Mtu katika Bustani ya Edeni alikuwa safi na mwenye furaha, na hakujua ugonjwa hadi yule mgeni asiye mtakatifu alipoingia bustanini; ndipo mwili wake wote ukatiwa sumu, nayo imekuwa ikitiririka katika damu ya jamii yote ya wanadamu katika vizazi vyote hadi Mungu alipowaambia watu wake, “Mimi ni Bwana akuponyaye.” Wana wa Israeli walitumia uponyaji wa kiungu. Daudi, baada ya kuponywa baridi yabisi (rheumatism), (labda aliyoipata katika mapango alimojificha kwa wafuasi wake,) alishuhudia akisema, “Mbariki Bwana, ee nafsi yangu, na vyote vilivyo ndani yangu vilihimidi jina lake takatifu; akusamehe maovu yako yote, akuponya magonjwa yako yote.” Daudi alijua maana ya kuponywa. Uponyaji uliendelea na watu wa Mungu hadi moyo wa Sulemani ulipogeuzwa na wake wageni, naye akaingiza sanaa za giza na waganga wa mizimu, nao wakazini kwa kufuata pepo wa utambuzi. Mungu alikuwa mponyaji wao, lakini baada ya kumpoteza Roho, waligeukia mkono wa mwili kutafuta kitu cha kuponya magonjwa yao.Man in the Garden of Eden was pure and happy and knew no sickness till that unholy visitor came into the garden, then his whole system was poisoned and it has been flowing in the blood of all the human family down the ages till God spoke to his people and said, "I am the Lord that healeth thee." The children of Israel practiced divine healing. David, after being healed of rheumatism, (perhaps contracted in the caves where he hid himself from his pursuers,) testified saying, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless his holy name, who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases." David knew what it was to be healed. Healing continued with God's people till Solomon's heart was turned away by strange wives, and he brought in the black arts and mediums, and they went whoring after familiar spirits. God had been their healer, but after they lost the Spirit, they turned to the arm of flesh to find something to heal their diseases.

Tumshukuru Mungu, tunaye Kristo aliye hai kati yetu kuponya magonjwa yetu. Atamponya kila mtu. Nabii alikuwa amesema, “Kwa kupigwa kwake sisi tumepona,” nalo lilitimia Yesu alipokuja. Pia, “Amejitwalia huzuni zetu,” (ambayo ina maana ya ugonjwa, kama wafasiri wanavyotuambia.) Sasa kama Yesu alibeba magonjwa yetu, kwa nini sisi tuyabebe? Hivyo tunapata wokovu kamili kupitia upatanisho wa Yesu.Thank God, we have a living Christ among us to heal our diseases. He will heal every case. The prophet had said, "With his stripes we are healed," and it was fulfilled when Jesus came. Also "He hath borne our griefs," (which means sickness, as translators tell us.) Now if Jesus bore our sicknesses, why should we bear them? So we get full salvation through the atonement of Jesus.

Nne. Na tunapata ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na moto juu ya maisha yaliyotakaswa. Tunampata Kristo akikalishwa kwenye kiti cha enzi na kutiwa taji mioyoni mwetu. Tumwinue Kristo kwa ulimwengu katika utimilifu wake wote, si katika uponyaji na wokovu kutoka kwa dhambi zote tu, bali pia katika nguvu zake za kusema lugha zote za ulimwengu. Tunamhitaji Mungu Mtatu ili atuwezeshe kufanya hivi.Fourth. And we get the baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire upon the sanctified life. We get Christ enthroned and crowned in our hearts. Let us lift up Christ to the world in all His fullness, not only in healing and salvation from all sin, but in His power to speak all the languages of the world. We need the triune God to enable us to do this.

Sisi ambao ni wajumbe wa upatanisho huu wa thamani tunapaswa kuhubiri yote, kuhesabiwa haki, utakaso, uponyaji, ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, na ishara zinazofuata. “Sisi je! Tutaokokaje, tukiupuuza wokovu mkuu namna hii?” Mungu sasa anathibitisha neno lake kwa kujalia ishara na maajabu kufuata mahubiri ya injili kamili huko Los Angeles. — W. J. Seymour.We that are the messengers of this precious atonement ought to preach all of it, justification, sanctification, healing, the baptism with the Holy Ghost, and signs following. "How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?" God is now confirming His word by granting signs and wonders to follow the preaching of the full gospel in Los Angeles.— W.J. Seymour.

2. Ishara Zinazofuata: Lugha, Uponyaji na Mstari wa Imani2. Signs Following: Tongues, Healing and the Faith Line

Chanzo: The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Juzuu ya I, Na. 1, Septemba 1906, sehemu ya pili: kuanzia “Watu kutoka kila pembe ya nchi” hadi mahubiri kuhusu imani yanayoanza na “Ni haki yetu.” Ni chanzo cha msingi; madai yaliyomo ni ya wahariri na washiriki. Michango iliyosainiwa na waandishi ambao haki zao hazijaruhusiwa Meksiko imeachwa.The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Vol. I, No. 1, September 1906, second part: from “People from all over the country” through the sermon on faith beginning “It is our privilege.” Primary source; the claims are those of the editors and participants. Signed contributions by authors whose rights are not cleared in Mexico have been left out.

Dokezo la CTS: Ushauri wa gazeti hilo wa kutupilia mbali chupa za dawa na magongo, na onyo lake kwamba kuviweka kulisababisha wengine kupoteza uponyaji wao, ni ushuhuda wa kihistoria. CTS inaukataa kama ushauri wa kitabibu: hakuna mtu anayepaswa kuacha dawa au huduma ya matibabu isipokuwa kwa ushauri wa mtaalamu wa afya aliyehitimu. Uponyaji na lugha zinazotambuliwa kuwa lugha zinazojulikana bado ni madai ya washiriki. “Romanism” ni neno la chuki la wakati huo kwa Ukatoliki wa Roma; “colored people” maana yake Wamarekani Weusi; “Ethiopians” lilikuwa wakati huo neno la kawaida kwa watu Weusi; “Indians” linarejelea Wenyeji asilia wa Amerika.CTS note: The paper’s advice to throw away medicine bottles and crutches, and its warning that keeping them led some to lose their healing, is historical testimony. CTS rejects it as medical advice: no one should stop medicine or medical care except on a qualified health professional’s advice. Healings and tongues recognized as known languages remain participants’ claims. “Romanism” is a hostile word of the time for Roman Catholicism; “colored people” means Black Americans; “Ethiopians” was then a common word for Black people; “Indians” refers to Indigenous peoples.

Watu kutoka kila pembe ya nchi wanatuma barua za maswali, baada ya kusikia kwamba Pentekoste imefika Los Angeles. Wengine wamekuja kutoka mbali na wanaripoti kwamba hawakuambiwa hata nusu. Kupitia gazeti hili tunajibu maswali, kwa kuwa haiwezekani kumwandikia kila mmoja. Roho zina njaa katika nchi nzima.People from all over the country are sending in letters of inquiry, having heard that Pentecost has come to Los Angeles. Some have come long distances and report that the half had not been told them. Through this paper we answer inquiries, as it would be impossible to write to each. Souls are hungry all over the land.

Mwanadamu ni kiumbe aliyeanguka, na kwa hali hiyo hawezi kupokea mambo ya ufalme wa mbinguni, kwa sababu ni ya kiroho na ni “upuzi kwake.” Lazima azaliwe mara ya pili ili amwelewe Mungu na neno lake. Mungu analitambua hili, na katika vizazi vyote ametoa ishara na maajabu ili kumwamsha mwanadamu kutoka kwa kifo chake cha kiroho na kumgeuza ili amtafute Mungu.Man is a fallen creature, and as such cannot receive the things of the kingdom of heaven, because they are spiritual and "foolishness unto him." He must be born again to understand God and His word. God recognizes this, and all through the ages has granted signs and wonders to awaken man from his spiritual death and turn him to seeking after God.

Ukigeukia Marko 16:14, utasoma hivi: “Baadaye aliwatokea wale kumi na mmoja walipokuwa chakulani, akawakemea kwa sababu ya kutokuamini kwao na ugumu wa mioyo yao, kwa kuwa hawakuwasadiki wale waliomwona amefufuka.” Unaona kwamba baada ya watu hawa kuwa na Yesu binafsi kwa muda wa miaka mitatu hivi, na kushuhudia nguvu zake kuu katika kufufua wafu na kutenda miujiza ya kila aina, ndani ya saa chache baada ya kusulibiwa kwake, walikuwa wameruhusu Shetani aigumishe mioyo yao na kuwajaza kutokuamini. Pia walikuwa wametakaswa, kama tunavyosoma katika Yohana 17:17, Yesu aliomba, “Uwatakase kwa ile kweli; neno lako ndilo kweli.” Bila shaka ombi hili lilijibiwa, kwa kuwa Yesu hakuomba kamwe bure. Katika Yohana 15:3, tunasoma, “Ninyi mmekwisha kuwa safi kwa neno lile nililowaambia.” Katika Yohana 20:22, tunasoma, “Alipokwisha kusema neno hilo, akawavuvia, akawaambia, Pokeeni Roho Mtakatifu.” Kwa kulinganisha injili ya Marko iliyotajwa hapo juu na ujumbe huu wa Yohana uliotajwa sasa, tunaamini kauli zote mbili za Yesu zilitolewa katika mkutano uleule wa wanafunzi, na baada ya kuwakemea kwa ugumu wa mioyo yao, aliwavuvia Roho Mtakatifu ili awategemeze hadi Pentekoste. Walitiwa mafuta, kama roho nyingi zilizotakaswa leo wakati zinatafuta Pentekoste halisi ya kibinafsi.If you will turn to Mark 16:14, you will read as follows: "Afterward He appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen." You see that after these men had been personally with Jesus for something like three years, and had witnessed His mighty power in raising the dead and performing all manner of miracles, in a few hours after His crucification, had allowed Satan to harden their hearts and fill them with unbelief. They were also sanctified, as we read in John 17:17, Jesus prayed, "Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth." This prayer was undoubtedly answered, as Jesus never prayed in vain. In John 15:3, we read, "Now are ye clean through the word which I have spoken unto you." In John 20:22, we read, "And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said unto them, receive ye the Holy Ghost." By comparing the gospel of Mark referred to above with this message from John just quoted, we believe both utterances of Jesus were made at the same meeting of the disciples and after He had upbraided them for their hardness of heart, He breathed on them the Holy Ghost to sustain them until Pentecost. They were anointed, as many sanctified souls are today while seeking a real, personal Pentecost.

Wakati huu Yesu pia aliwaambia (Marko 16:16, 17), “Aaminiye na kubatizwa ataokoka; asiyeamini atahukumiwa. Na ishara hizi zitafuatana na hao waaminio; kwa jina langu watatoa pepo; watasema kwa lugha mpya.” Hapa imani na ubatizo vinatajwa, na ishara au ushahidi uliotolewa kuthibitisha kwamba unayo imani hiyo na ubatizo huo. Andiko hili linatangaza wazi kwamba ishara hizi ZITAFUATANA na hao waaminio.Jesus at this time also said to them (Mark 16:16, 17), "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, and he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe. In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues." Here a belief and baptism are spoken of, and the sign or evidence given to prove that you possess that belief and baptism. This scripture plainly declares that these signs SHALL follow them that believe.

Pia tunasoma katika nyaraka za Paulo kwa Wakorintho kwamba anataja karama tisa maalum katika Roho Mtakatifu. Tunagundua pia tunapolitafuta neno kwamba karama nane kati ya hizi zilikuwa katika kanisa kabla ya Siku ya Pentekoste, karama ya lugha siku hiyo ikiwa ndiyo nguvu iliyoshtua umati.We also read in Paul's epistles to the Corinthians that he speaks of nine specific gifts in the Holy Ghost. We also find in searching the word that eight of these gifts were in the church before the Day of Pentecost, the gift of tongues on this day being the power that startled the multitude.

“Basi, sauti hii ilipotokea, mkutano ukakusanyika, wakashangaa (maelezo ya pembeni: wakafadhaika akilini), kwa sababu kila mtu aliwasikia wakisema kwa lugha yake mwenyewe. Wakashangaa wote, wakastaajabu, wakisemezana, Tazama, hawa wote wasemao si Wagalilaya? Imekuwaje basi sisi kusikia kila mtu lugha yake mwenyewe tuliyozaliwa nayo? Wakashangaa wote, wakaingiwa na shaka, wakiambiana, Maana yake nini jambo hili? Wengine wakidhihaki wakasema, Watu hawa wamejaa divai mpya. Lakini Petro, akasimama pamoja na wale kumi na mmoja, akapaza sauti yake, akawaambia, Enyi watu wa Uyahudi, na ninyi nyote mnaokaa Yerusalemu, mjue neno hili, mkasikilize maneno yangu; kwa kuwa hawa hawakulewa, kama mnavyodhani, maana ni saa tatu ya mchana. Bali neno hili ndilo lililonenwa na nabii Yoeli: Itakuwa siku za mwisho, asema Mungu, nitamimina Roho yangu juu ya wote wenye mwili; na wana wenu na binti zenu watatabiri, na vijana wenu wataona maono, na wazee wenu wataota ndoto.” — Mdo. 2:6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17."Now, when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, (marginal reading, troubled in mind) because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marveled saying one to another, behold are not all these which speak Galileans? And how hear we every man in his own tongue, wherein we were born? And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Others mocking said, These men are filled with new wine. But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice and said unto them, Ye men of Judea and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and harken to my words: for these are not drunken as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams."-Acts 2:6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.

Katika Luka 24:49, Yesu aliwaambia wanafunzi wake, “Kaeni ninyi katika mji huu hata mvikwe nguvu zitokazo juu.”In Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples to "Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."

“Alipokuwa akikutana nao, aliwaagiza wasiondoke Yerusalemu, bali waingojee ahadi ya Baba, ambayo, alisema, mmeisikia kwangu. Kwa maana Yohana alibatiza kwa maji, lakini ninyi mtabatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu baada ya siku si nyingi. Basi, wale waliokuwa wamekusanyika wakamwuliza, wakisema, Bwana, wakati huu ndio utakaowarudishia Israeli ufalme? Akawaambia, Si kazi yenu kujua nyakati au majira ambayo Baba ameyaweka katika mamlaka yake mwenyewe. Lakini mtapokea nguvu, akiisha kuwajia juu yenu Roho Mtakatifu; nanyi mtakuwa mashahidi wangu, huko Yerusalemu, na katika Uyahudi wote, na Samaria, na hata mwisho wa nchi.” — Mdo. 1:4-8."And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons which the Father hath put in his own power. But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."-Acts 1:4-8.

Walilitii agizo hili, na Matendo 2:4 inasema, “Wote wakajazwa Roho Mtakatifu, wakaanza kunena kwa lugha nyingine, kama Roho alivyowajalia kutamka.” Tunaona hapa kwamba WOTE walinena kwa lugha nyingine.They obeyed this command, and Acts 2:4 states, "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." We see here that they ALL spoke in other tongues.

Ukigeukia sasa Matendo 10 na kusoma habari ya Petro na Kornelio, utaona kwamba kunena kwa lugha ilikuwa ishara au ushahidi kwa Petro kwamba Mataifa walikuwa wamepokea Roho Mtakatifu. Petro alihubiri Neno, nao wakatakaswa kupitia Neno, kama wanafunzi kabla ya Siku ya Pentekoste. Hii ilikuwa dozi ngumu kwa Petro kuimeza, kwa kuwa alikuwa Myahudi na alikuwa amefundishwa kwamba Mataifa ni mbwa na wachafu. Mungu alikuwa amempa Petro maono ya shuka kubwa iliyoshushwa kutoka mbinguni, iliyojaa wanyama wa kila aina walio najisi, pamoja na agizo, “Ondoka, Petro, chinja ule.” Kuhubiriwa kwa Yesu kwa Mataifa kulikuwa sehemu ya kula, lakini Petro alitii, na ishara za Kipentekoste zikafuata (Mdo. 10:46): “Maana waliwasikia wakisema kwa lugha, na kumtukuza Mungu.”If you will now turn to Acts 10 and read the story of Peter and Cornelius, you will see that the speaking in tongues was the sign or evidence to Peter that the Gentiles had received the Holy Ghost. Peter preached the Word, and they were cleansed through the Word, as the disciples before the Day of Pentecost. This was a hard dose for Peter to take, he being a Jew and having been taught that the Gentiles were dogs and unclean. God had previously given Peter a vision of a great sheet let down from heaven, filled with all manner of unclean animals, with the command, "Rise, Peter, slay and eat." The preaching of Jesus to the Gentiles was part of the eating, but Peter obeyed, and Pentecostal signs followed (Acts 10:46): "For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God."

Ukigeukia sasa Matendo 19:1-6, utaona kwamba miaka ishirini na tisa hivi baada ya Pentekoste, Paulo alikuta wanafunzi fulani huko Efeso ambao walikuwa hawajapokea Pentekoste yao. Alihubiri Neno na kuwaeleza haki zao kuu katika injili, “Paulo alipowawekea mikono, Roho Mtakatifu akawajia, wakasema kwa lugha, na kutabiri.” — Mdo. 19:6.If you will now turn to Acts 19:1-6, you will find that about twenty-nine years after Pentecost, Paul found some disciples at Ephesus that had not received their Pentecost. He preached the Word and explained to them their great privileges in the gospel, "And when Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them: and they spoke with tongues and prophesied."-Acts 19:6.

Jinsi gani wengi wetu tumekuwa wapumbavu katika nuru safi ya Neno la Mungu. Tumekuwa tukikimbilia baraka na upako wa nguvu za Mungu, badala ya kungoja hadi ushahidi wa Biblia wa Pentekoste ufike.How foolish so many of us have been in the clear light of God's Word. We have been running off with blessings and anointings with God's power, instead of tarrying until Bible evidence of Pentecost came.

Dada Wettosh, dada Mjerumani wa Pasadena, ambaye alikuwa katika giza la Ukatoliki wa Roma (“Romanism”) na katika mateso makubwa ya mwili karibu mwaka mmoja uliopita, lakini aliyeokolewa na kuponywa kwa ajabu, amebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, amepokea karama ya lugha, na ameenda kubeba Injili hii. Mahali alipoelekea ni Reno, Nev.Sister Wettosh, a German sister of Pasadena, who was in the darkness of Romanism and in great physical suffering about a year ago, but who was marvelously saved and healed, has been baptized with the Holy Ghost, received the gift of tongues, and has gone out to carry this Gospel. Her destination was Reno, Nev.

Katika mkutano wa nyumbani kwenye Morton Ave., Elisian Heights, roho kadhaa zimebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, na ndugu mmoja, George Hock, ambaye alikuwa kipofu kabisa kwa zaidi ya mwaka mmoja na nusu, aliokoka kisha akapata kuona. Sasa anaweza kusoma, na ndugu na marafiki zake ambao hawakuwa waumini wamejaa mshangao na wanalitangaza kila mahali.In a cottage meeting on Morton Ave., Elisian Heights, several souls have been baptized with the Holy Ghost, and a brother, George Hock, who has been stone blind for more than a year and a half, was saved and then received his sight. He can now read, and his relatives and friends who were unbelieving are filled with wonder and are publishing it everywhere.

Fimbo, magongo, chupa za dawa, na miwani vinatupwa kando Mungu anapoponya. Hiyo ndiyo njia salama. Hakuna haja ya kuweka gongo la zamani au chupa ya dawa ya aina yoyote baada ya Mungu kukuponya. Wengine, kwa kuweka kifaa cha aina hiyo kama kumbukumbu, wamejaribiwa kukitumia tena na wamepoteza uponyaji wao.Canes, crutches, medicine bottles, and glasses are being thrown aside as God heals. That is the safe way. No need to keep an old crutch or medicine bottle of any kind around after God heals you. Some, in keeping some such appliance as a souvenir, have been tempted to use them again and have lost their healing.

Yesu alisema, “Niaminini kwamba mimi ni ndani ya Baba, na Baba ni ndani yangu; la sivyo, niaminini kwa sababu ya hizo kazi zenyewe.” Anaonyesha ishara huko Los Angeles, na bado wengine wana shaka, kama Filipo. Kama huwezi kuelewa, chukua tu neno la Mungu. Alisema, “Ishara hizi zitafuatana na hao waaminio: kwa jina langu watatoa pepo; watasema kwa lugha mpya; watashika nyoka; na wakinywa kitu cha kuua hakitawadhuru kamwe; wataweka mikono juu ya wagonjwa, nao watapona.” Amini kwa sababu ya kazi zenyewe. Mungu anathibitisha neno lake kwa ishara zinazofuata.Jesus said, "Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father in me, or else believe me for the very work's sake." He is showing signs in Los Angeles, and yet some doubt, as Philip did. If you cannot understand it, just take the word of God. He said, "These signs shall follow them that believe: In my name shall they cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover." Believe for the very work's sake. God is confirming His word with signs following.

Kijana mmoja ambaye mwaka mmoja uliopita alikuwa katika kundi la wafungwa wanaofanya kazi wakiwa wamefungwa minyororo, sasa amebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na anahubiri kila mahali. Alikuwa Mkatoliki lakini Mungu alimwondolea Ukatoliki wote wa Roma (“Romanism”). Anawaambia Wakatoliki wapate Biblia zao wenyewe, na Waprotestanti wamwendee Mungu na wasiwategemee wahubiri. Ni kijana mwenye mwili wenye nguvu, lakini Mungu ameondoa ndani yake roho ya kupigana hata alipopigwa na kutemewa mate usoni, alienda nyumbani na alibarikiwa sana hata akaomba usiku kucha na kusema anawapenda watu waliomtesa kuliko kama wangemwomba awaombee.A young man who a year ago was in the chain gang, is now baptized with the Holy Ghost and preaching everywhere. He was a Catholic but God took all the Romanism out of him. He is telling the Catholics to get their own Bibles and the Protestants to get to God and not lean on preachers. He is a powerfully built young man, but God has so taken the fight out of him that when he was struck and spit upon in the face, he went home and was so blest that he prayed all night and said he loved the people who persecuted him more than if they had asked him to pray for them.

Wakati wa huduma ya mahubiri, Roho Mtakatifu alimshukia mhubiri mmoja naye akaruka kwa miguu yake akipiga kelele “Haleluya!” na mara akanena kwa lugha. Anasema Kizulu na lugha nyingi zaidi kwa ufasaha kuliko Kiingereza na hutafsiri anaponena. Tangu hapo Bwana amemtumia kuuchochea mji mzima. Amejaa upendo wa kimungu. Familia yake mwanzoni iliogopa kumwona akinena kwa lugha, ikidhani amepoteza akili, lakini mke wake na watoto walipohisi huruma na upendo wa kimungu ambao Roho Mtakatifu huweka mioyoni mwa watu, walisema, “Baba hajawahi kuwa na akili timamu hivi maishani mwake.”During the preaching service, the Holy Ghost fell on a preacher and he jumped to his feet shouting "Hallelujah!" and immediately spoken in tongues. He speaks Zulu and many tongues more fluently than English and interprets as he speaks. The Lord has since used him to stir a whole city. He is filled with divine love. His family were first afraid to see him speaking in tongues, thinking he had lost his mind, but when his wife and children felt the sympathy and divine love which the Holy Ghost puts in people's hearts, they said, "Papa was never so sane in his life."

Mungu alimwita Ndugu Mead na mkewe kutoka sehemu ya Kati ya Afrika hadi Los Angeles ili wapate Pentekoste yao. Wanatambua baadhi ya lugha zinazonenwa kuwa ni lahaja za Afrika. Mungu atakapowapa vifaa kamili, watarudi kwenye kazi yao ya upendo.God called Bro. Mead and wife from the Central part of Africa to Los Angeles to get their Pentecost. They recognize some of the languages spoken as being dialects of Africa. When God has fully equipped them they will return to their labor of love.

Siku hizi tunakutana na roho nyingi za kweli zilizo chini ya udanganyifu kwamba zimetenda dhambi isiyosameheka. Tukio lifuatalo linapaswa kuwa faraja kwa watu kama hao.We meet many honest souls these days who are under the delusion that they have committed the unpardonable sin. The following incident should be an encouragement to such.

Mtoto wa Mungu alishambuliwa na adui kwa pendekezo kwamba ameachwa na Mungu na ametenda dhambi isiyosameheka. Wakati huo alikuwa katika shamba la misheni huko Kusini, ametengwa na watenda kazi wengine Wakristo; na bila sababu yoyote dhahiri, adui mkuu aliyemjaribu Mwokozi wetu alimwambia kwamba Mungu anamchukia. Maneno “Mungu anakuchukia” yalionekana kupigwa kelele masikioni mwake daima na hakuweza kuyaepuka. Alipoteza imani yake na kumwamini adui, bila kujua nguvu zake. Pendekezo lililofuata lilikuwa, “Jizamishe mtoni.” Alisimama akitazama maji meusi, lakini mawazo juu ya mama yake mpendwa yalimfanya ageuke.A child of God was attacked by the enemy with the suggestion that she was forsaken of God and had committed the unpardonable sin. She was then on a mission field in the South, separated from other Christian workers; and without any apparent cause, the archenemy that tempted our Savior told her that God hated her. The words, "God hates you" seemed to be continually shouted in her ears and she could not get away from it. She lost her faith and believed the enemy, not knowing his power. The next suggestion was, "Drown yourself in the river." She stood looking into the dark water, but the thought of her dear mother made her turn away.

Alirudi chumbani kwake, na akijitupa chini, alilala usingizi na kuota. Alionekana kuwa kwenye mashua ambamo watu wote isipokuwa yeye walikuwa wakifurahi na kumsifu Mungu. Alisikia nahodha akimwita rubani, “Pima kina na ulinganishe na upendo wa Mungu.” Kina kilipimwa na jibu likarudi “Hakuna chini! Hakuna chini!” Aliamka katika bahari ya upendo wa Mungu, giza lote limepita na kilio kikiwa kinavuma masikioni mwake, “Hakuna chini!” Kwa miaka tangu hapo amekuwa katika kazi ya Injili pande zote mbili za bahari.She returned to her room, and throwing herself down, fell asleep and dreamed. She seemed to be on a boat on which all the people but herself were rejoicing and praising God. She heard the captain call out to the pilot, "Sound the depths and compare it with the love of God." The depths were sounded and the call came back "No bottom! No bottom!" She awoke in an ocean of God's love, all darkness past and the cry ringing in her ears, "No bottom!" For years since then she has been in Gospel work on both sides of the ocean.

Binti mmoja ambaye alikuja mkutanoni bila kuokoka, alienda madhabahuni wakati wa mahubiri, akiwa na hatia kubwa, na aliokoka ndani ya dakika tano hivi. Kabla ya jioni ile kwisha, alitakaswa na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na alikuwa na karama ya lugha ya Kichina na alikuwa akiimba kwa Kichina katika Roho. Mama yake alimfuata madhabahuni na naye ameokoka, ametakaswa, amebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na ameponywa pumu na ugonjwa wa moyo, ambao madaktari walisema hauponyeki.A young lady who came into the meeting unsaved, went to the altar during the sermon, under deep conviction, and was saved in about five minutes. Before that evening was over, she was sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost and had the gift of the Chinese tongue and was singing in Chinese in the Spirit. Her mother followed her to the altar and has also been saved, sanctified, baptized with the Holy Ghost and healed of asthma and heart trouble, which the doctors said was incurable.

Tunahubiri Toba ya kale, kuongoka kwa kale, utakaso wa kale, na ubatizo wa kale katika Roho Mtakatifu, ambao ni karama ya nguvu juu ya maisha yaliyotakaswa, na Mungu huongeza karama ya lugha.We preach old-time Repentance, old-time conversion, old-time sanctification, and old-time baptism with the Holy Ghost, which is the gift of power upon the sanctified life, and God throws in the gift of tongues.

Ya 1. Kuhesabiwa haki kunashughulikia dhambi zetu halisi. Tunapomwendea na kutubu, Mungu huosha hatia yote na uchafu wote mioyoni mwetu, nasi tunasimama tumehesabiwa haki kama mtoto mchanga mpya ambaye hajawahi kutenda dhambi. Hatuna hukumu. Tunaweza kutembea na Yesu na kuishi maisha matakatifu mbele za Bwana, tukienenda katika Roho.1st. Justification deals with our actual sins. When we go to Him and repent, God washes all the guilt and pollution out of our hearts, and we stand justified like a new babe that never committed sin. We have no condemnation. We can walk with Jesus and live a holy life before the Lord, if we walk in the Spirit.

Ya 2. Utakaso ni kazi ya pili na ya mwisho ya neema. Baada ya kuhesabiwa haki, tuna vita viwili vya kupigana. Kuna dhambi ndani na dhambi nje. Kuna vita ndani, vinavyosababishwa na dhambi ya zamani iliyorithiwa. Mungu analeta neno, “Hii ndiyo mapenzi ya Mungu, kutakaswa kwenu,” tunapaswa kulikubali neno, kisha damu inakuja na kuondoa dhambi yote ya kurithi. Kila kitu ni cha mbinguni ndani ya roho yako; wewe ni mwana wa Mungu. Roho wa Mungu anashuhudia moyoni mwako kwamba umetakaswa.2nd. Sanctification is the second and last work of grace. After we are justified, we have two battles to fight. There is sin inside and sin outside. There is warfare within, caused by the old inherited sin. When God brings the word, "It is the will of God, even your sanctification," we should accept the word, and then the blood comes and takes away all inherited sin. Everything is heavenly in your soul; you are a son of God. The Spirit of God witnesses in your heart that you are sanctified.

Ya 3. Roho huanza hapo hapo kutuongoza kuelekea Ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu. Sasa, kama mwana wa Mungu, unapaswa kuingia katika arabuni ya urithi wako. Baada ya kuwa na ushahidi wazi wa kazi mbili za neema moyoni mwako, unaweza kupokea karama hii ya Mungu, ambayo ni karama ya bure bila toba. Omba nguvu za Roho Mtakatifu, na Mungu atakupa lugha mpya. Ni haki ya kila mtu kujazwa Roho Mtakatifu. Ni kwa kila mtoto aaminiye.3rd. The Spirit begins then and there leading us on to the Baptism with the Holy Ghost. Now, as a son of God, you should enter into the earnest of your inheritance. After you have a clear witness of the two works of grace in your heart, you can receive this gift of God, which is a free gift without repentance. Pray for the power of the Holy Ghost, and God will give you a new language. It is the privilege of everyone to be filled with the Holy Ghost. It is for every believing child.

Karibu miaka 28 iliyopita, niliingia mkutanoni ili kuuvunja, na Bwana akanivunja mimi. Kuongoka kwangu sikuweza kamwe kukutilia shaka. Niliitwa kuhubiri nikakataa, nikaendelea kwa miaka kadhaa nikijaribu kuukwepa wito. Hatimaye nilimtii Bwana, nikaanza kumfanyia kazi, lakini si kuhubiri. Bwana aliitakasa roho yangu. Kisha nikaanza kujaribu kuhubiri. Karibu miaka miwili baadaye, Bwana alinitokea katika ndoto. Alinijaza Roho wake hata watu hawakuweza kusimama mbele yangu kwa muda. Siku chache baadaye, aliniambia niache biashara yangu, na niyajulishe mahitaji yangu kwake, si kwa wanadamu. Nilitii. Bwana alitimiza kila hitaji langu, na alikuwa pamoja nami katika mikutano ya uamsho na katika kuponya wengi niliowaombea. Lakini nilisikia habari za watu wakipokea Roho Mtakatifu na kunena kwa lugha. Nilikuja Los Angeles kuchunguza, nikaona ni kweli, nikaanza kwa bidii kumtafuta Bwana kwa ajili ya ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu. Na Bwana, akijua moyo wangu, alikuja na kunimiliki na kunena kwa ulimi wangu. Nataka kumwambia kila mtu, mjaribu Mungu nanyi hamtakana kamwe ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu.About 28 years ago, I went into a meeting to break it up, and the Lord broke me up. My conversion I never could doubt. I was called to preach and refused, and went on for a number of years trying to get away from the call. Finally I obeyed the Lord, and started in to work for Him, but not to preach. The Lord sanctified my soul. Then I commenced to try to preach. About two years after, the Lord appeared to me in a dream. He so filled me with His Spirit that people were not able to stand up before me, for a time. A few days after, He told me to give up my business, and make my wants known to Him, and not to man. I obeyed. The Lord supplied my every need, and was with me in revival meetings and in healing many that I prayed for. But I heard of people receiving the Holy Ghost and speaking with tongues. I came to Los Angeles to investigate, and found it was a fact, and earnestly commenced to seek the Lord for the baptism with the Holy Ghost. And the Lord, knowing my heart, came and took possession of me and spoke with my tongue. I want to say to every person, test God and you will never deny the baptism with the Holy Ghost.

Imesemwa juu ya kazi ya Los Angeles kwamba alizaliwa “horini na kufufuka ghalani.” Wengi wanamsifu Mungu kwa jengo lile la zamani lililo kama ghala kwenye Mtaa wa Azusa, na ubao ule wa kawaida wa zamani ambao kando yake walipiga magoti katika vumbi la mbao Mungu alipowaokoa, kuwatakasa na kuwabatiza katika Roho Mtakatifu. Wale wanaomjua Mungu huhisi uwepo wake mara tu wanapovuka kizingiti. “Je! Yaweza kutoka kitu chochote chema Nazareti?” “Njoo uone.” Hii ndiyo Nazareti ya Los Angeles. Wengine wamekuja kutoka mbali hadi mahali hapa, wakiongozwa na Bwana, na wanyenyekevu wamebarikiwa sana siku zote. Kazi ilianza miongoni mwa watu “wa rangi” (“colored people”). Mungu aliwabatiza katika Roho Mtakatifu wanawake kadhaa waliotakaswa waliokuwa wakifua nguo, ambao wametumiwa sana naye. Mwanamke wa kwanza Mzungu kupokea Pentekoste na karama ya lugha huko Los Angeles alikuwa Bi. Evans ambaye sasa yuko katika kazi huko Oakland. Tangu hapo makundi makubwa wamekuja. Mungu hana ubaguzi wa taifa; Waethiopia (“Ethiopians”), Wachina, Wenyeji asilia (“Indians”), Wameksiko, na mataifa mengine wanaabudu pamoja.It has been said of the work in Los Angeles that He was "born in a manger and resurrected in a barn." Many are praising God for the old barn-like building on Azusa street, and the plain old plank beside which they kneeled in the sawdust when God saved, sanctified and baptized them with the Holy Ghost. Those who know God feel His presence as soon as they cross the threshold. "Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?" "Come and see." This is the Nazareth of Los Angeles. Some have come from long distances to this spot, directed of the Lord, and the humble have always been greatly blest. The work began among the colored people. God baptized several sanctified wash women with the Holy Ghost, who have been much used of Him. The first white woman to receive the Pentecost and gift of tongues in Los Angeles was Mrs. Evans who is now in the work in Oakland. Since then multitudes have come. God makes no difference in nationality, Ethiopians, Chinese, Indians, Mexicans, and other nationalities worship together.

Kuna watenda kazi Wakristo kumi na wawili au zaidi wanaotoa wakati wao kwa wokovu wa roho, ambao Mungu aliwaita kutoka kazi nyingine za kuajiriwa ili wawape wakati wao kuomba na wagonjwa, kuhubiri, kufanya kazi na roho madhabahuni, n.k. Tunaamini mstari wa imani kwa watenda kazi Wakristo, na hakuna sadaka zinazochukuliwa. Katika miezi minne, mikutano imekuwa ikiendelea bila kukoma, na hata hivyo wakifanya kazi usiku na mchana bila mfuko wala mkoba, watenda kazi wote wamehifadhiwa wazima na wamepewa chakula na mavazi. Watenda kazi waliopokea miito ya kwenda nchi za mbali wanaondoka, Bwana akitoa njia bila mahitaji kuwasilishwa. Wale wanaotoa, hutoa kama Bwana anavyosema nao, na hawataki majina yao yatajwe. Ni wakati mbaya katika siku hizi za mwisho kujilimbikizia hazina duniani. Bwana anaposema, ni baraka kwa wale wanaomtii, lakini hatutamani dhahabu ya mtu, wala fedha, wala mavazi.There are a dozen or more Christian workers who are devoting their time to the salvation of souls, having been called of God from other lines of employment to devote their time in praying with the sick, preaching, working with souls at the altar, etc. We believe in the faith line for Christian workers, and no collections are taken. During the four months, meetings have been running constantly, and yet with working day and night and without purse or scrip, the workers have all been kept well and provided with food and raiment. Workers who have received calls to foreign lands are going out, the Lord providing the means with no needs being presented. The ones that give, give as the Lord speaks to them and do not want their names mentioned. It is a poor time in these last days to hoard up treasures on earth. When the Lord speaks, it is a blessing to those that obey Him, but we covet no man's gold, nor silver, nor apparel.

Dada mmoja aliyeitwa kwenda Oakland alijaribiwa imani yake kuhusu nauli, kwa kuwa wakati ulikuwa karibu na hakuwa ameipokea. Usiku ule alinyakuliwa katika Roho na Bwana alipomrudisha, maneno yakamjia, “Kama naweza kukubeba kuzunguka Los Angeles bila mwili, naweza kukupeleka Oakland bila nauli.” Hivyo siku ile alipokea fedha.A sister who was called to Oakland had her faith tested as to her fare, as the time was near and she had not received it. That night she was caught away in the Spirit and when the Lord brought her back, the words came to her, "If I can carry you around Los Angeles without a body, I can take you to Oakland without a fare." So that day she received the money.

Hermon ni makazi madogo ya Wamethodisti Huru (Free Methodist) kwenye vilima karibu na Los Angeles. Katika mikutano ya maombi ya nyumbani inayofanyika huko, Roho Mtakatifu amedhihirisha uwepo wake kwa njia ya ajabu. Watu wa kanisa wanasimama kando kwa kiasi kikubwa, lakini Mungu anaangusha upinzani wote.Hermon is a small Free Methodist settlement in the hills near Los Angeles. At cottage prayer meetings being held there, the Holy Ghost has manifested His presence in a marvelous way. The church people stand aloof to a great extent, but God is overthrowing all opposition.

Katika mkutano uliofanyika hivi karibuni katika nyumba karibu na kanisa, dada mmoja alibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu kwenye varanda ya mbele. Alilala chini ya nguvu za Mungu kwa saa mbili hivi, akimsifu Mungu na kunena kwa lugha isiyojulikana.At a meeting recently held in a cottage near the church, one sister was baptized with the Holy Ghost on the front porch. She lay under the power of God for something like two hours, praising God and speaking in an unknown language.

Usiku mbili baadaye, katika mkutano mwingine wa maombi wa nyumbani, nyumba ilijaa hadi kufurika watu. Mkutano ulidumu hadi saa saba usiku. Watano walibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na watatu walitakaswa. Dada wawili walilala chini ya nguvu za Mungu hadi baada ya saa saba, wakinena na kuimba kwa lugha zisizojulikana. Uimbaji ulisikika juu ya vilima. Hili linawachochea watu, na Mungu atafanya maajabu mahali hapa. Hatambui imani rasmi za kibinadamu, wala mafundisho, wala matabaka ya watu, bali “wale walio radhi na watiifu watakula mema ya nchi.”Two nights afterward, at another cottage prayer meeting, the house was filled to overflowing with people. The meeting lasted until one o'clock in the morning. Five were baptized with the Holy Ghost and three were sanctified. Two sisters lay under the power of God until after one o'clock, speaking and singing in unknown tongues. The singing could be heard over the hills. This is stirring the people, and God is going to work wonders in this place. He recognizes no man-made creeds, doctrines, nor classes of people, but "the willing and obedient shall eat the good of the land."

Ni haki yetu kushindania kwa bidii nguvu zilizokuwa katika kanisa la kitume la mwanzo—kwamba watu wataponywa papo hapo na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu papo hapo. Nguvu za Mungu zitawaangukia watu katika mji huu. Anataka watu watakaomwamini na kutumia imani. Imani inamsukuma Mungu, hilo ni jambo moja linalomfanya Mungu aharakishe, anapoweza kupata imani. Walipomweka Paulo na Sila katika gereza la Filipi, walienda kwa furaha. Waliimba na kuomba, na usiku wa manane Mungu alisikia maombi yao mbinguni na kutikisa dunia hata milango ikafunguka. Mlinzi wa gereza alitetemeka na alikuwa karibu kujiua. Alipata hatia, na nini kilitokea? Wote waliokoka. Naamini watu hao walikuwa na imani kwa Mungu. Walipomwita Mungu, jambo likatokea. Ni lini tutapata imani hiyo kamilifu? Bwana anawaandaa watu wake sasa kwa kazi atakayoifanya. Tumekuwa mbali sana nayo. Shetani hapendi kutuona tukirudi, lakini Mungu atashinda.It is our privilege to earnestly contend for the power that was in the early apostolic church—that men will be instantaneously healed and will be baptized with the Holy Ghost instantaneously. The power of God is going to fall on men in this city. He wants people that will believe in Him and exercise the faith. Faith moves God, that is one thing that makes God get in a hurry, when he can get the faith. When they put Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail, they went joyfully. They sang and prayed and at midnight God heard their prayers in heaven and shook the earth till doors flew open. The jailer trembled and was going to take his life. He fell under conviction, and what happened? They all got saved. I believe those men had faith in God. When they called upon God, something happened. When are we going to get that perfect faith? The Lord is just preparing His people now for the work He is going to do. We have been a long ways from it. The devil does not like to see us getting back, but God is going to overrule.

3. Mvua ya Vuli: Ubatizo, Makundi ya Wamisionari na Moto Unaoenea3. The Latter Rain: Baptisms, Missionary Bands and the Spreading Fire

Chanzo: The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Juzuu ya I, Na. 1, Septemba 1906, sehemu ya tatu: kuanzia “Miaka hii yote 6,000” hadi mwisho wa toleo. Ni chanzo cha msingi; madai yaliyomo ni ya wahariri na washiriki. Michango iliyosainiwa na waandishi ambao haki zao hazijaruhusiwa Meksiko imeachwa.The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Vol. I, No. 1, September 1906, third part: from “All these 6,000 years” to the end of the issue. Primary source; the claims are those of the editors and participants. Signed contributions by authors whose rights are not cleared in Mexico have been left out.

Dokezo la CTS: Wapentekoste wengi wa mwanzo waliamini kwamba lugha zilikuwa lugha za kibinadamu zinazojulikana, zilizotolewa kwa ajili ya kuhubiri kimisionari. Wanahistoria wa baadaye wanaandika kwamba wamisionari kama akina Garr, walipofika Asia, hawakuweza kuhubiri kwa lugha za huko kwa njia hii na ilibidi wategemee wakalimani au kujifunza lugha, na Wapentekoste wengi kisha wakarekebisha uelewa wao wa lugha. Taarifa za uponyaji katika sura hii ni madai ya washiriki na si ushauri wa kitabibu. “Indian” na “rough Indian” ni maneno yaliyopitwa na wakati kwa mwanamume Mwenyeji asilia wa Meksiko; “heathen” ni neno lililopitwa na wakati kwa watu ambao bado hawakuwa wamesikia injili.CTS note: Many early Pentecostals believed that tongues were known human languages given for missionary preaching. Later historians record that missionaries such as the Garrs, on reaching Asia, could not preach in local languages by this means and had to rely on interpreters or language study, and many Pentecostals then revised their understanding of tongues. The healing reports in this chapter are participants’ claims and not medical advice. “Indian” and “rough Indian” are dated terms for an Indigenous Mexican man; “heathen” is a dated word for people who had not yet heard the gospel.

Miaka hii yote 6,000, tumekuwa tukipigana dhidi ya dhambi na Shetani. Hivi karibuni tutapumzika miaka 1,000. Tutapumzika kutoka kwenye kazi yetu ya miaka 6,000 katika utawala wa miaka 1,000. Hiyo itakuwa enzi ya miaka elfu (millennial age). (Yuda 14, 15). Watakatifu wenye sehemu katika ufufuo wa kwanza watarudi pamoja na Yesu na kutawala juu ya wanadamu wasiotukuzwa. (Ufu. 20:4). Mahali petu patakuwa juu kuliko malaika, kwa sababu tunashiriki asili yake ya kimungu na kutokufa kwake, na malaika ni roho safi tu. Tunaweza kwenda na kuja, kama Yesu alivyofanya alipofufuka kutoka kwa wafu. Tunaweza kutoweka machoni na kwenda mamilioni ya maili kwa sekunde. Paulo aliomba kwamba Waefeso wajue, “ukuu wa nguvu zake usio na kipimo kwetu sisi tuaminio, kwa kadiri ya utendaji wa nguvu za uweza wake, aliozitenda katika Kristo alipomfufua katika wafu.” Tutakuwa “mfano wa mwili wa utukufu wake.” (Flp. 3:21). Tutakuwa na haki ileile aliyokuwa nayo, kwa maana “tutafanana naye.” Tutang’aa kama jua katika ufalme wa Baba yetu. Tutakuwa katika mfano wa mbinguni.All these 6,000 years, we have been fighting against sin and Satan. Soon we shall have a rest of 1,000 years. We are going to rest from our 6,000 years of toil in a reign of 1,000 years. That will be the millennial age. (Jude 14,15). The saints who have part in the first resurrection will return with Jesus and reign over unglorified humanity. (Rev. 20:4). Our place will be higher than the angels, because we are partakers of His divine nature and His immortality, and angels are simply pure spirits. We can go and come, just as Jesus did when He rose from the dead. We can vanish out of sight and go millions of miles in a second. Paul prayed that the Ephesians might know, "What is the exceeding greatness of his power to usward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ when he raised Him from the dead." We shall be "like unto His glorious body." (Phil. 3:21). We shall have the same privilege as He had, for "we shall be like him." We shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of our Father. We shall be in the heavenly image.

Huo ndio wakati simba na ndama watakapolala pamoja na mtoto mdogo atawaongoza. (Isa. 11:6-9). Huo ndio wakati Mungu atakapowapa wengine miji miwili ya kutawala na wengine kumi, na mitume kumi na wawili watatawala makabila kumi na mawili ya Israeli.That is the time when the lion and calf shall lie down together and a little child shall lead them. (Isa. 11:6-9). That is the time when God is going to give some two cities to reign over and some ten, and the twelve apostles will reign over the twelve tribes of Israel.

Katika enzi ya miaka elfu, tutakuwa na utukufu mkuu; lakini utakuwa utukufu mkuu zaidi Shetani atakapokuwa amehukumiwa na kutupwa katika ziwa la moto; na wapole, roho zilizohesabiwa haki, watairithi nchi, nasi tutakuwa tunaishi katika mbingu mpya na Yerusalemu Mpya, na Yesu atakabidhi ufalme mikononi mwa Baba yake na kuketi kati ya ndugu zake, nasi tutakuwa na utukufu uleule aliokuwa nao Yesu pamoja na Baba yake kabla ya kuwekwa misingi ya ulimwengu. Mungu atakuwa yote katika yote nasi tutamezwa katika kutokufa. (1 Kor. 15:24).In the millennial age, we shall have great glory; but it will be still greater glory when Satan has been judged and cast into the lake of fire; and the meek, the justified souls, shall inherit the earth, and we shall be living in the new heaven and the New Jerusalem and Jesus will turn the kingdom over into His Father's hand and sit down among the brethren, and we shall have the same glory that Jesus had with His Father before the foundation of the world. God will be all in all and we shall be swallowed up in immortality. (I Cor. 15:24).

Ni ajabu jinsi Mungu alivyomtuma Mwanawe kuchukua minyoo midogo ya mavumbi na kutubadilisha kuwa utukufu na kutokufa. Hatujui maana yake hadi tuanze kumtafuta Mungu. “Kila mtu aliye na tumaini hili ndani yake hujitakasa, kama yeye alivyo mtakatifu.” Lazima tuendelee kuelekea ukamilifu na utakatifu, na kupata ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, wala tusiishie hapo, bali tuendelee kuelekea ukamilifu na ukomavu. Mungu ana mambo mengi ya kutufundisha tunapobaki wanyenyekevu miguuni pake.It is wonderful how God sent His Son to take little worms of dust and to transform us into glory and immortality. We do not know what it means till we begin seeking God. "He that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself even as he is pure." We must go on to perfection and holiness, and get the baptism with the Holy Ghost, and not stop there, but go on to perfection and maturity. God has many things to teach us as we remain humble at His feet.

Tarehe 11 Agosti, mtu mmoja kutoka sehemu ya kati ya Meksiko, “Indian,” alikuwapo mkutanoni na alimsikia dada Mjerumani akinena kwa lugha yake aliyopewa na Bwana. Alielewa, na kupitia ujumbe ambao Mungu alimpa kupitia kwake, aliongoka kwa furaha kubwa hata hakuweza kuizuia. Kiingereza alichojua chote kilikuwa Jesus Christ na Hallelujah. Alishuhudia kwa lugha yake ya asili, ambayo ilitafsiriwa na mtu aliyekuwa amekaa kati ya kabila hilo la Wenyeji. “Indian” huyu mkali (“rough Indian”), chini ya nguvu za Roho, aliongozwa kwenda kumwekea mikono mwanamke mmoja kanisani aliyekuwa akiugua kifua kikuu, naye aliponywa papo hapo, akaamka na kushuhudia.On Aug. 11th, a man from the central part of Mexico, an Indian, was present in the meeting and heard a German sister speaking in his tongue which the Lord had given her. He understood, and through the message that God gave him through her, he was most happily converted so that he could hardly contain his joy. All the English he knew was Jesus Christ and Hallelujah. He testified in his native language, which was interpreted by a man who had been among that tribe of Indians. This rough Indian, under the power of the Spirit was led to go and lay his hands on a woman in the congregation who was suffering from consumption, and she was instantly healed and arose and testified.

Yesu alisema, “Ninyi mmekwisha kuwa safi kwa neno lile nililowaambia.” Kusafishwa kulifanyika kabla ya ubatizo wa Kipentekoste. Yesu alisema usiku ule kabla ya kusalitiwa, “Mmekwisha kuwa safi, lakini si nyote.” (Alijua kwamba Yuda alikuwa na pepo.) Wanafunzi walikuwa wametakaswa kabla ya Pentekoste, kwa maana neno la Mungu ni kweli. Tunajua walikuwa wamehesabiwa haki zamani sana, kwa maana alisema, “Msifurahi kwa kuwa pepo wanawatii, bali furahini kwa kuwa majina yenu yameandikwa mbinguni.” Na tunajua walitakaswa Yesu alipowaombea, kwa maana maombi ya Yesu hayakuhitaji kujibiwa wakati ujao bali yalijibiwa papo hapo. Alisema, “Wao si wa ulimwengu, kama mimi nisivyo wa ulimwengu.” Hawakutakaswa tu bali walikuwa wamempokea Roho Mtakatifu kwa kipimo fulani, kwa kuwa aliwavuvia katika chumba cha juu na kusema, “Pokeeni Roho Mtakatifu.” Wengine wameahirisha kwa kusema hawakutakaswa hadi Pentekoste. Lakini tunajua Roho hufuata damu tu. Moyo lazima uwe safi kabla Roho Mtakatifu hajaweza kuvika nguvu kutoka juu. Si kazi ya Roho Mtakatifu kuchoma dhambi ya kurithi na tabia ya mwili (carnality); yeye si Mwokozi wetu. Ni damu inayotusafisha kutoka kwa dhambi yote. Wanafunzi walikuwa wamesafishwa na kutakaswa na walikuwa wameketi wakingoja Roho Mtakatifu alipowashukia.Jesus said, "Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you." The cleansing took place before the Pentecostal baptism. Jesus said on that night before he was betrayed, "Now are ye clean, but not all." (He knew that Judas had the devil in him). The disciples had been sanctified before Pentecost, for the word of God is true. We know they had been justified a long time before, for he said, "Rejoice not that the devils are subject unto you but rejoice because your names are written in heaven." And we know they were sanctified when Jesus prayed for them, for Jesus’ prayers did not have to be answered in the future but were answered right there. He said, "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world." They were not only sanctified but had received the Holy Spirit in a certain measure, because He breathed on them in the upper room and said, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost." Some have put it off that they were not sanctified until Pentecost. But we know the Spirit only follows the blood. The heart must be clean before the Holy Ghost can endue with power from on high. It is not the work of the Holy Ghost to burn up inherited sin and carnality he is not our Savior. It is the blood that cleanseth us from all sin. The disciples were cleansed and sanctified and were sitting and waiting when the Holy Ghost fell upon them.

Tunajua pia kwamba Kornelio alikuwa safi, kwa maana Bwana aliposhusha shuka mbele ya Petro, alisema, “Alivyovitakasa Mungu, wewe usiviite najisi,” au vichafu. Roho Mtakatifu aliwashukia kama mwanzoni nao wakanena kwa lugha na kutabiri.We know also that Cornelius was clean, for when the Lord let down the sheet before Peter, he said, "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common," or unclean. The Holy Ghost fell on them as at the beginning and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

Wale mia na ishirini siku ya Pentekoste walibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu kulingana na ahadi. Wale walioongoka kupitia Filipo katika uamsho wa Samaria walibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, Petro na Yohana walipokuja kutoka Yerusalemu na kuwahubiria mafundisho. Nyumba ya Kornelio ilipokea uwezo uleule wa nguvu, ikionyesha kwamba ahadi iliwafikia pia Mataifa. Tena kwa kanisa la Korintho kumetolewa kumbukumbu ya kutimizwa kwa ahadi. Kwamba kanisa la kitume lilikuwa na nguvu za ajabu kunathibitishwa na ukuaji wake wa kushangaza, na pia na kumbukumbu ya Neno. Tunayo ahadi ya nguvu zilezile leo. Je, kutimizwa kwake kukoje?The hundred and twenty on the day of Pentecost were baptized with the Holy Ghost according to promise. The converts of Philip in the Samaritan revival were baptized with the Holy Ghost, when Peter and John came from Jerusalem and preached the doctrine to them. The household of Cornelius received the same endowment of power, showing that the promise was also extended to the Gentiles. Again to the Corinthian church is the record given of the fulfillment of the promise. That the Apostolic church had wonderful power is evidenced by its remarkable growth, as well as by the record of the Word. We have the promise of the same power today. How about its fulfillment?

Lakini je, Paulo hakutabiri kwamba mambo haya yataondolewa? Tuone. 1 Kor. 13:8 Upendo haupungui kamwe; ila ikiwa ni unabii utabatilika; zikiwa ni lugha zitakoma; ikiwa ni maarifa yatapitilia mbali. Wakati mwingine, bila kusimama kuchunguza ni lini hili litakuwa, tunaruka kwenye hitimisho kwamba mambo haya yameondolewa. Tunahitaji tu kusoma aya mbili zinazofuata ili kuwa wazi. “Maana tunafahamu kwa sehemu, na tunatabiri kwa sehemu; lakini ukamilifu utakapokuja, yale yaliyo ya sehemu yatabatilika.” Paulo alijua kwa sehemu tu, na alitabiri kwa sehemu, na alinena kwa lugha kwa sehemu tu; lakini ukamilifu utakapokuja, ndipo maarifa, unabii, na lugha za Paulo zitaondolewa. Kama zitaondolewa siku ile kuu na ya ajabu ya Bwana, lazima ziwepo atakapokuja. Upendo wa kimungu haupungui kamwe. Lakini atakapokuja mambo haya mengine yatakoma. Ahadi za Mungu lazima zidumu hadi, kwa neno la Mungu mwenyewe, ziondolewe.But did not Paul prophecy that these things should be done away? Let us see. I Cor.13:8 charity never faileth: Whether there be prophecies they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. Sometimes, not stopping to find out when this shall be, we jump at the conclusion that these things have been done away. We have only to read the next two verses to be set clear. "For we know in part, and we prophecy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." Paul knew only in part, and prophesied in part, and spoke in tongues only in part; but when that which is perfect is come, then the knowledge, prophecy, and tongues of Paul shall be done away. If they are to be done away on that great and notable day of the Lord, they must be in existence when He shall come. Divine love never faileth. But when He comes these other things shall fail. God's promises must last till by God's own word they are withdrawn.

Mwanzoni mwa karne ya kumi na nane, miongoni mwa Waprotestanti Wafaransa, kulikuwa na maonyesho ya ajabu ya nguvu za Roho yakiambatana na Karama ya Lugha. Wakwaker wa mwanzo walipokea msukumo uleule wenye nguvu wa kidini na walikuwa na Karama ya Lugha. Kanisa la Waairvingi (Irvingite), karibu mwaka 1830, lilikuwa na ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, na lilinena kwa lugha nyingine. Katika uamsho wa Uswidi mwaka 1841-43 kulikuwa na maonyesho yaleyale ya Roho na pia Karama ya Lugha. Katika uamsho wa Ireland wa mwaka 1859 kuna kumbukumbu ya nguvu za Roho katika kuwashinda roho na kunena kwa lugha na wanaume na wanawake waliojazwa Roho. (Kwa ukweli huu hapo juu, mamlaka yangu ni Askofu Hurst, History of the Christian Church, Juzuu 1). Askofu Taylor aliacha kumbukumbu kwamba alimchukua msichana kufanya kazi miongoni mwa kabila fulani huko Afrika, na akamwacha akihubiri kupitia mkalimani; lakini alirudi miezi miwili baadaye na kumkuta akihubiri kwa ufasaha kwa lugha ya asili, bila kuwa ameijifunza.At the beginning of the Eighteenth century, among the French Protestants, there were wonderful manifestations of the Spirit power accompanied by the Gift of Tongues. The early Quakers received the same powerful religious stimulus and had the Gift of Tongues. The Irvingite church, about 1830, had the baptism with the Holy Ghost, and spoke in other tongues. In the Swedish revival in 1841-43 there were the same manifestations of the Spirit and also the Gift of Tongues. In the Irish revival of 1859 there is the record of the power of the Spirit in winning souls and the speaking in tongues by Spirit filled men and women. (For the above facts, my authority is Bishop Hurst's History of the Christian Church, Vol.1). Bishop Taylor left the record that he took a young lady to labor among a certain tribe in Africa, and left her preaching through an interpreter; but returned two months later and found her preaching fluently in the native language, without having learned it.

Mlevi mmoja alipata hatia katika mkutano wa mitaani, na akainua mkono wake aombewe. Waliomba pepo wa ulevi atolewe, na hamu ikaondoka. Alikuja mkutanoni na akaokoka, akatakaswa, na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, na ndani ya siku tatu tangu alipokuwa mlevi alikuwa akinena kwa lugha mpya na kumsifu Mungu kwa Pentekoste. Yeye mwenyewe hajijui tena.A drunkard got under conviction in a street meeting, and raised his hand to be prayed for. They prayed for the devil of drink to be cast out, and the appetite was gone. He came to the meeting and was saved, sanctified, and baptized with the Holy Ghost, and in three days from the time he was drunk he was speaking in a new tongue and praising God for Pentecost. He hardly knows himself.

Dada mmoja aliponywa kifua kikuu alipokuwa na sehemu tu ya pafu iliyobaki. Alilala katika mawazo ya kiroho (trance) kwa siku tatu na akaona mbingu na kuzimu na mambo yasiyoweza kutamkwa. Alipokea Pentekoste na karama ya lugha na anahisi ameitwa kwenda nchi ya kigeni.A sister was healed of consumption when she had but a part of a lung left. She lay in a trance for three days and saw heaven and hell and unutterable things. She received the Pentecost and gift of tongues and feels called to a foreign land.

Mahubiri ya fidia ya kale yanakubaliwa na Bwana. Watu wamekuwa wakilipa madeni ya zamani, wakirekebisha makosa, wakiondoa chuki, n.k. Mmoja aliyeokolewa kutoka ulevi alikiri uhalifu na akajitolea kulipa adhabu ya sheria. Watu walioishi katika uzinzi au ambapo mmoja wa wawili alikuwa na mume au mke aliye hai wametengana, na Mungu anamimina Roho wake kwa ajabu juu ya mambo ya aina hii.The preaching of old time restitution is owned of the Lord. People have been paying up old debts, making wrongs right, getting hard feelings out of the way, etc. One who was saved from drink confessed to crimes and offered himself to pay the penalty of the law. People living in adultery or where one party had a living husband or wife have separated, and God is wonderfully pouring out His Spirit on this line of things.

Kundi la watenda kazi liliondoka Los Angeles kwenda Oakland. Wote wamebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na wananena kwa lugha. Ni Ndugu G.W. Evans na mkewe, Dada Crawford, Ndugu Johnson, Louisa Condit na Ndugu Manley, mhariri wa Household of God. Ndugu Manley alikuwa amekuja kutoka Oakland hasa kuiona harakati hii lakini hakupokea Pentekoste yake hadi aliporudi. Taarifa zilizoletwa na Ndugu Evans ni kwamba mamia wamekuwa madhabahuni, wengi wameongoka na kutakaswa na kuponywa, na thelathini wamepokea Pentekoste yao na wananena kwa lugha. Msifuni Mungu! Watakatifu wa Los Angeles wanafurahi kusikia taarifa nzuri.A band of workers left Los Angeles for Oakland. All are baptized with the Holy Ghost and speak in tongues. They are Bro. G.W. Evans and wife, Sister Crawford, Bro. Johnson, Louisa Condit and Bro. Manley, editor of the Household of God. Bro. Manley had come down from Oakland especially to see the movement but did not receive his Pentecost till after he returned. Reports brought back by Bro. Evans are that hundreds have been at the altar, many converted and sanctified and healed, and thirty have received their Pentecost and are speaking in tongues. Praise God! The saints of Los Angeles rejoice to hear the good report.

Bwana mmoja alikuja akisema, “Nimeteswa kwa kupooza miaka kumi na minane mirefu, ikiwa unaweza kufanya lolote, je, utaniwekea mikono?” Kabla ya kuombewa, alimwita daktari awe shahidi. Bwana alimwondolea mtu huyo dhiki yake mbele ya daktari.A gentleman came saying, "I have been afflicted with paralysis eighteen long years, if you can do anything, will you lay your hands on me? Before he was prayed for, he called a physician to be a witness. The Lord relieved the man of his distress in the presence of the physician.

Mhudumu mmoja katika mji aliinuliwa baada ya mateso ya miaka minane.A minister in the city was raised up after eight years of suffering.

Mtu aliyekuwa kiziwi na aliyesema hajaweza kusikia kwa nusu ya maisha yake aliombewa. Mungu alimpa usikivu wake papo hapo alipotiwa mafuta na kuombewa. Alikuwa daktari anayefanya kazi huko Oakland. Ana uzito wa kati ya pauni mia tatu na mia nne. Bwana alimwangusha sakafuni na kumpa Pentekoste.A man who was deaf and said he had not been able to hear for half his life was prayed for. God instantly gave him his hearing, when he was anointed and prayed for. He was a practicing physician in Oakland. He weighs between three and four hundred pounds. The Lord dropped him on the floor and gave him the Pentecost.

Mmisionari wa Kipentekoste ameondoka kwenda nchi za kigeni, Ndugu Thos. P. Mahler, kijana wa uraia wa Kijerumani. Ana karama ya lugha mbali na ufahamu wa kadhaa. Aliondoka hapa kwenda San Bernardino. Anaweza kupitia Alaska, Urusi, Norwe, na Ujerumani hadi mahali pake pa kwenda Afrika. Ndugu yetu alipokuwa akiondoka, Ndugu Post alizungumza juu ya wito wake na akatoa ujumbe kwa lugha kuhusu Ndugu Mahler ambao alitafsiri hivi: “Nimempaka mafuta mpendwa huyu kwa Roho wangu, naye ni chombo kilichochaguliwa kwangu kuhubiri injili kwa wengi, na kuteseka kifodini huko Afrika.” Tunatarajia kusikia kutoka kwa ndugu yetu taarifa za matendo ya Mungu. Maombi yetu yanamfuata.A Pentecostal missionary has left for foreign lands, Bro. Thos. P. Mahler, a young man of German nationality. He has the gift of tongues besides the knowledge of several. He left here for San Bernardino. He may go by way of Alaska, Russia, Norway, and Germany to his destination in Africa. As our brother was leaving, Bro. Post spoke of his call and gave a message in tongues in regard to Bro. Mahler which he interpreted as follows: "I have anointed this dear one with my Spirit, and he is a chosen vessel to me to preach the gospel to many, and to suffer martyrdom in Africa." We are expecting to hear from our brother reports of God's doings. Our prayers follow him.

Magazeti ya kidunia yamesema, “Watu hawa wananunua mavazi ya kupaa.” Sasa si wajibu wetu kukanusha taarifa yoyote, lakini kwa kuwa hili linaleta mada ya mavazi ya kupaa, tunaamini kuyanunua kutoka kwa Yesu, kwa maana alisema, “Ninakushauri ununue kwangu * mavazi meupe.” Tunaamini wakati wa kupaa unakaribia ambapo “Bwana mwenyewe atashuka kutoka mbinguni, kwa amri, kwa sauti ya malaika mkuu, na kwa parapanda ya Mungu; na wafu katika Kristo watafufuliwa kwanza; kisha sisi tulio hai, tuliobaki, tutanyakuliwa pamoja nao katika mawingu.” (1 Thes. 4:16, 17). Hatutapaa kumlaki katika sanda wala katika mavazi yoyote ya duniani. Tutayaacha nyuma kama Yesu alivyoyaacha alipotoka kaburini. Kwa maana Yohana aliona “nguo za kitani zikiwa zimelala,” na Petro akimfuata, “akaona nguo za kitani zimelala, na kile kitambaa cha kichwani mwake.” Hata hivyo Yesu alikuwa amevaa wanafunzi walipokutana naye. Vivyo hivyo na sisi tutakapobadilishwa kwa ghafla, kufumba na kufumbua, tukivaa mavazi yasiyofanywa kwa mikono, yanayomfaa bibi arusi wa Kristo kuvaa katika nyua za mbinguni.The secular papers have said, "These people are buying their ascension robes." Now it is not our place to refute any reports, but as this brings up the subject of ascension robes, we do believe in buying them of Jesus, for He said, "Buy of me *** raiment." We believe the time of ascension is drawing nigh when "The Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God, and the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds." (1Thes. 4:16,17). We shall not rise to meet Him in grave clothes or any earthly clothing. We shall leave them behind as Jesus did when he left the tomb. For John saw the linen clothes lying," and Peter following him, "seeth the linen clothes lie and the napkin that was about his head." Yet Jesus was clothed when the disciples met Him. So will we be when we are changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, clothed in garments not made with hands, fit for the bride of Christ to wear in the courts of Heaven.

Mavazi aliyovaa Yesu baada ya kufufuka yangeweza kuonekana na kutoweka na kupita katika milango iliyofungwa na kuta. Hayakuwa kama yale yanayovaliwa duniani. Wengi wanaojivunia mavazi yao hapa wanauza haki ya mzaliwa wa kwanza kwa chakula cha dengu na hawajui wanachopoteza. Haijalishi nguo zetu ni duni kiasi gani, Bwana huwajua walio tayari na watukufu ndani.”The garments that Jesus wore after His resurrection could appear and disappear and pass through bolted doors and walls. They were none such as are worn on earth. Many who are proud of their clothing here are selling their birthright for a mess of pottage and know not what they are losing. It matters not how poor our clothing may be, the Lord knows those who are ready and all glorious within.”

Ndugu na Dada A.G. Garr, viongozi wa zamani wa kazi ya Burning Bush huko Los Angeles, walibatizwa kwa nguvu katika Roho Mtakatifu na kupokea karama ya lugha, hasa lugha ya India na lahaja. Ndugu Garr aliweza kumwombea mwenyeji wa India “hadi akavuka” kwa lugha yake mwenyewe, Kibengali. Dada Garr pia alinena Kichina. Waliondoka Los Angeles kuelekea Mashariki mwezi Julai wakipitia Chicago, ambapo walikutana na viongozi wa Burning Bush, kisha wakaenda Danville, Va., ambapo wamekuwa wakihubiri kwa roho zenye njaa. Kutoka huko, wataenda India, D.V. (Mungu akipenda).Brother and Sister A.G. Garr, former leaders of the Burning Bush work in Los Angeles, were powerfully baptized with the Holy Ghost and received the gift of tongues, especially the language of India and dialects. Bro. Garr was able to pray a native of India "through" in his own language, the Bengali. Sister Garr also spoke Chinese. They left Los Angeles for the East in July going by the way of Chicago, where they met with the Burning Bush leaders, then on to Danville, Va., where they have been preaching to hungry souls. From there, they will go on to India, D.V.

Katika barua kutoka kwa Ndugu Garr tunajifunza kwamba Mungu anaiheshimu injili yake ya thamani kwa njia ya ajabu, akirudisha, kutakasa na kujaza Roho Mtakatifu karibu wanachama wote wa kundi la zamani la Burning Bush. Ndugu huyo anaandika kwamba walipokuwa wakinena kwa lugha watu walikuwa na imani kubwa katika ubatizo wao wa Kipentekoste hata wagonjwa walipona mara moja.In a letter from Bro. Garr we learn that God is honoring His precious gospel in a marvelous way, reclaiming, sanctifying and filling with the Holy Ghost nearly all the members of the old Burning Bush band. The brother writes that when they spoke in tongues the people had such confidence in their Pentecostal baptism that those who were sick were immediately healed.

Wimbo kwa lugha isiyojulikana ulitafsiriwa hivi:A song in an unknown tongue was interpreted as follows:

“Kwa moyo mmoja, mbingu zote zasikika, / Kwa sifa kwa Mungu wetu na Mfalme; / Dunia ijiunge katika wimbo wetu wa sifa, / Na uuimbe siku zote.”"With one accord, all heaven rings, / With praises to our God and King; / Let earth join in our song of praise, / And ring it out through all the days."

Fikiria yaliyotegemea saa ile ya maana ambapo Yesu aliteseka. Hakuna saa katika historia yote iliyojaa maslahi ya milele namna hiyo. Ilikuwa saa ya uamuzi, naye alikuwa sadaka ya hiari. Alisema, “Niseme nini? Baba, uniokoe katika saa hii? Lakini kwa sababu hiyo nimefika saa hii.” Kuna saa ya uamuzi katika maisha ya kila mwanamume na kila mwanamke. Mtu fulani sasa anaweza kuwa anakabili msalaba wake, Gethsemane yake. Je, utasema, “Baba, uniokoe katika saa hii?” Unajua baraka iliyokuja Yesu alipovumilia msalaba, akiidharau aibu. Ikabili saa hiyo. Mungu atakupa neema kwa saa ya nafasi yako. Wengine wanarudi nyuma. Tuombe, “Bwana, uniokoe nisirudi nyuma.” Kristo wetu, aliyeenda kila hatua ya njia, anasema, “Sitakupungukia kamwe, wala sitakuacha.” Tukifika upande wa ufufuo wa msalaba, utukufu na ushindi hautaweza kuelezeka.Think of what hung on that momentous hour that Jesus suffered. No hour in all history has been fraught with such eternal interests. It was a crucial hour and He was a willing offering. He said, "What shall I say, Father save Me from this hour? But for this cause came I into this world." There is a crucial hour in every man's and every woman's life. Someone now may be facing their cross, their Gethsemane. Will you say, "Father save me from this hour?" You know the blessing that came when Jesus endured the cross, despising the shame. Face the hour. God will give you grace for the hour of your opportunity. Some are drawing back. Let us pray, "Lord, save me from drawing back." Our Christ, who went every step of the way, says, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." When we get on the resurrection side of the cross, the glory and victory will be unspeakable.

Tubuni na kuiamini Injili, kwa maana Ufalme wa Mbinguni umekaribia.Repent and believe the Gospel, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Mataifa mbalimbali sasa wanasikia Injili kwa “lugha yao waliyozaliwa nayo.” Dada Anna Hall alisema na Warusi katika kanisa lao huko Los Angeles, kwa lugha yao wenyewe kama Roho alivyojalia kutamka. Walifurahi sana kusikia kweli hata wakalia na hata kumbusu mikono yake. Ni watu wa kawaida sana, safi, na wenye njaa ya Injili kamili. Usiku mmoja, kundi la Warusi lilipokuwa mkutanoni, Ndugu Lee, Mkatoliki aliyeongoka, aliruhusiwa kunena lugha yao. Alipokuwa akinena na kuimba, mmoja wa Warusi alikuja na kumkumbatia. Ilikuwa tukio takatifu, na Roho akawashukia Warusi, pamoja na wengine, nao wakamtukuza Mungu.Different nationalities are now hearing the Gospel in their own "tongue wherein they were born." Sister Anna Hall spoke to the Russians in their church in Los Angeles, in their own language as the Spirit gave utterance. They were so glad to hear the truth that they wept and even kissed her hands. They are a very simple, pure, and hungry people for the full Gospel. The other night, as a company of Russians were present in the meeting, Bro. Lee, a converted Catholic, was permitted to speak their language. As he spoke and sang, one of the Russians came up and embraced him. It was a holy sight, and the Spirit fell upon the Russians, as well as on others, and they glorified God.

Ibada ya ubatizo ilifanyika Terminal Island, mojawapo ya fukwe karibu na Los Angeles. Watu mia moja na sita walibatizwa baharini. Watu 500 hivi walishuka kutoka Los Angeles na kutumia siku nzima. Magari kadhaa ya ziada yalijaa na kikundi cha kuimba, kupiga kelele za furaha ambacho Terminal Island haijawahi kukiona. Siku ilitumiwa katika ibada za kuabudu na ibada ya ubatizo. Ndugu Seymour aliongoza ibada za ubatizo. Wote walizamishwa.A baptismal service was held at Terminal Island, one of the beaches near Los Angeles. One hundred and six persons were baptized in the ocean. About 500 people went down from Los Angeles and spent the day. A number of extra cars were filled and such a singing, shouting, joyful company Terminal Island never saw before. The day was spent in services of worship and the baptismal service. Bro. Seymour performed the baptismal services. All were immersed.

Monrovia, Pasadena, San Pedro, Sawtelle, na Whittier ni mahali karibu na Los Angeles ambapo moto wa Kipentekoste unashika. Elysian Heights na Hermon, vitongoji vya Los Angeles, vina mikutano ya maombi ya nyumbani ambapo roho zinabatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu. Makanisa mawili ya utakatifu, moja Los Angeles na moja Monrovia, yamepata moto, wahudumu na idadi ya waumini wakiwa wamepokea Pentekoste na wanasema kwa lugha. Watenda kazi wa Burning Bush huko Los Angeles waliingia katika harakati hii kwa pamoja, na idadi ya misheni mbalimbali na watu wa New Testament na Wanazarene wanajazwa Roho na kubeba nuru ya baraka kwa roho nyingine zenye njaa. Si nia yetu kubomoa makanisa bali kufanya makanisa mapya kutoka kwa ya zamani. Tunamwomba Mungu atume Pentekoste kwa kila kanisa.Monrovia, Pasadena, San Pedro, Sawtelle, and Whittier are places about Los Angeles that are catching the Pentecostal fire. Elysian Heights and Hermon, suburbs of Los Angeles have cottage prayer meetings where souls are being baptized with the Holy Ghost. Two holiness churches, one in Los Angeles and one in Monrovia have caught the fire, the ministers and numbers of the congregation having received the Pentecost and are speaking with tongues. The Burning Bush workers in Los Angeles came into the movement in a body and numbers of the different missions and the New Testament and Nazarene people are being filled with the Spirit and carrying the blessed light to other hungry souls. It is not our desire to tear down churches but to make new churches out of old ones. We pray for God to send the Pentecost to every church.

Tunamwomba Mungu kwa bidii asimamie uchapishaji wa karatasi hii, naye ndiye mhariri mkuu na meneja wa biashara. Tunaichapisha kwa uongozi wazi wa Bwana. Mamia ya watenda kazi na wamisionari watawakilishwa ndani yake. Hatutaki mwandishi yeyote wa kibinadamu apokee heshima yoyote, bali yote iwe kwa utukufu wa Mungu, na iwe sauti ya nguvu na uwepo wa Mungu Mwenyezi anayewagusa watu katika Los Angeles na ulimwenguni kote. Tunaanza bila senti hata moja inayoonekana, lakini katika ofisi ndogo ya chumba cha juu juu ya misheni kwenye Mtaa wa Azusa, tulipiga magoti na kumwomba atume njia ya kuchapisha gazeti. Kwa muda mfupi, fedha zilianza kutumwa. Hakuna deni litakalofanywa. Gazeti litachapishwa tu kadiri fedha zinavyokuja mapema.We earnestly invoke God to manage the publication of this sheet and He is editor-in-chief and business manager. We publish it with the clear leading of the Lord. Hundreds of workers and missionaries will be represented in it. We wish no human writer to receive any honor but that it might be all to the glory of God, and that it may voice the power and presence of Almighty God who is moving on the people in Los Angeles and over the world. We start with not a cent in sight, but in the little upper room office above the mission on Azusa Street, we dropped on our knees and asked Him to send the means to publish the paper. In a short time, the money began to be sent in. No debt will be incurred. The paper will only be published as the money comes in advance.

Ujumbe uliotolewa kwa lugha kwa ajili ya watu wa Mungu ulikuwa huu, “Jinyenyekesheni chini ya mkono wa Mungu ulio hodari.” Sasa anakaribia kuusogeza ulimwengu katika wimbi kuu la nguvu za Kipentekoste na wokovu. Dada mmoja alikuwa na maono ya watu wa Mungu kama vyombo vilivyojaa, naye Bwana akasema, “Vyombo lazima vimwagwe, nami nitavijaza.”A message that was given in tongues for God's people was this, "Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God." He is now about to move on the world in a mighty wave of Pentecostal power and salvation. A sister had a vision of God's people as vessels that were full, and the Lord said, "The vessels must be emptied and I will fill them."

Ndugu mmoja aliyebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu alikamatwa kwa sababu ya usumbufu ulioletwa na kuhubiriwa kwa Injili miongoni mwa watu waliokusanyika kuzunguka hema huko Pasadena. Aliposimama kujibu shtaka la kuvuruga amani, ndugu mwingine anasema aliona malaika amesimama kando yake. Aliachiliwa. Bwana amekuwa akifanya mambo makuu mahali pale na tunatarajia makuu zaidi.A brother who has been baptized with the Holy Ghost was arrested on account of the disturbance which the preaching of the Gospel created among the people who crowded about the tent in Pasadena. As he stood to answer the accusation of disturbing the peace, another brother says he saw an angel standing by his side. He was released. The Lord has been doing great things in that place and we expect greater things.

Watenda kazi fulani walikuwa wakihubiri kwenye kona ya barabara huko Los Angeles na mlevi maskini alikuwa ameokoka tu, polisi alipokuja na kuwaamuru waache, na akawachukua wawili wao hadi gerezani. Dada aliimba njia nzima hadi gerezani na alipiga kelele na kuomba walipokuwa huko. Punde walikuwa na hamu ya kuwaondoa na wakawaachia. Wakati huohuo watenda kazi wengine walirudi misheni na kusimulia jinsi watenda kazi walivyokamatwa, nao wote wakaenda madhabahuni na kuomba na kuamka wakisifu Mungu; na punde wale waliokamatwa wakaingia. Tuko tayari si kwenda gerezani tu, bali kutoa maisha yetu kwa ajili ya Yesu.Some workers were preaching on the street corner in Los Angeles and a poor drunkard had just been saved, when a policeman came up and ordered them to stop, and took two of them off to jail. The sister sang all the way to the jail and shouted and prayed while they were there. They soon were anxious to get rid of them and let them go. Meantime the other workers returned to the mission and told how the workers had been arrested and they all went to the altar and prayed and arose praising God; and soon in walked the ones who had been arrested. We are ready not only to go to prison, but to give our lives for Jesus.

Kundi la wamisionari watatu, Ndugu Andrew Johnson na Dada Louisa Condit na Lucy M. Leatherman, waliobatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na kupokea karama ya lugha, wameondoka kwenda Yerusalemu, wakipitia Oakland, wakiondoka huko tarehe 10 Agosti. Taarifa zilikuja za mikutano njiani kwamba roho nne zilipokea Pentekoste huko Colorado Springs na tatu huko Denver. Ndugu Johnson amepokea lugha saba tofauti, mojawapo ni Kiarabu. Dada Leatherman anasema lugha ya Kituruki, na alipokuwa Oakland, watu fulani walikuwa wakizungumza barabarani kuhusu karama ya lugha; Dada Leatherman alianza kunena wakati huohuo mtu aliyevaa fez ya Kituruki alipopita. Alisikiliza kwa mshangao na kuuliza alisoma chuo gani, akisema alinena lugha kamilifu zaidi ya Kituruki aliyowahi kusikia ikinenwa na mgeni. Alikuwa mtu msomi kutoka chuo cha Kituruki huko Konstantinopoli. Alimwambia kwamba Roho Mtakatifu alimpa lugha ambayo yeye mwenyewe hakuielewa na yeye alikuwa mtu wa kwanza kumtafsiria.A band of three missionaries, Bro. Andrew Johnson and Sisters Louisa Condit and Lucy M. Leatherman, who have been baptized with the Holy Ghost and received the gift of languages, have left for Jerusalem, going by way of Oakland, leaving there Aug. 10th. Reports came of meetings on the way that four souls received the Pentecost in Colorado Springs and three in Denver. Bro. Johnson has received seven different languages, one of which is the Arabic. Sister Leatherman speaks the Turkish language, and while in Oakland, some were talking on the street about the gift of tongues; Sister Leatherman began to speak just as a man wearing the Turkish fez came by. He listened in wonder and asked what college she had attended, saying she spoke the most perfect Turkish tongue he had heard spoken by a foreigner. He was an educated man from a Turkish college in Constantinople. She told him the Holy Ghost gave her the language which she did not understand herself and he was the first person that had interpreted for her.

Tunapoacha Damu nje, Shetani ana nguvu za kutugeuza kuingia ushupavu usiofaa (fanaticism), lakini hakuna nguvu kutoka kuzimu zinazoweza kupenya kupitia Damu.When we leave the Blood out, Satan has power to switch us into fanaticism, but no powers out of hell are able to make their way through the Blood.

Huu ni uamsho wa ulimwengu mzima, uamsho wa mwisho wa Kipentekoste wa kumleta Yesu wetu. Kanisa linapiga hatua yake ya mwisho kukutana na mpendwa wake.This is a worldwide revival, the last Pentecostal revival to bring our Jesus. The church is taking her last march to meet her beloved.

Ndugu John Matthews, mhudumu wa San Luis Obispo, anaandika kwamba yeye na kundi lake dogo wako katika upatano na uamsho wa Los Angeles na wanamngoja Bwana Pentekoste ije huko.Bro. John Matthews, a minister of San Luis Obispo, writes that himself and little flock are in harmony with the Los Angeles revival and waiting on the Lord for Pentecost to come that way.

Mmisionari aliyerudi kutoka bara la Afrika alikuwapo mkutanoni, dada mmoja aliposhuhudia kwa lugha ya Kiafrika ambayo ndugu huyo alitafsiri kuwa ni, “Bwana ni mume wangu.”A returned missionary from the interior of Africa was present in the meeting, when a sister testified in an African tongue which the brother interpreted to be, "The Lord is my husband."

Kundi la watenda kazi wanne waliobatizwa katika Roho walienda Arizona. Hatujui majina ya watu katika harakati hii na tumeshindwa kupata majina haya. Tunatumaini kupata taarifa kutoka kwao.A band of four Spirit baptized workers left for Arizona. We hardly know people's names in this movement and have failed to get these names. We hope to have a report from them.

“Yeye aniaminiye mimi, kama vile Maandiko yalivyosema, mito ya maji yaliyo hai itatiririka toka tumboni mwake.” Tulichukua hilo kumaanisha utakaso, lakini tangu tupokee Pentekoste, tunaona mito ya maji yaliyo hai maana yake nini. Ni Bwana akihubiri mahubiri yake mwenyewe na kuimba nyimbo zake mwenyewe na kutabiri."He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." We took that to mean sanctification, but since we have received the Pentecost, we see what the rivers of living water mean. It is the Lord preaching His own sermons and singing His own songs and prophesying.

“Basi, furahini, enyi wana wa Sayuni, mkamfurahie Bwana, Mungu wenu; kwa kuwa amewapa mvua ya masika kwa kipimo, naye atawanyeshea mvua, mvua ya masika na ya vuli mwezi wa kwanza.” Yoeli 2:23. Alitoa mvua ya masika kwa kipimo siku ya Pentekoste, naye atatutumia katika siku hizi za mwisho mvua ya masika na ya vuli. Kuna mambo makuu zaidi ya kufanywa katika siku hizi za mwisho za Roho Mtakatifu."Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: For he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain and the latter rain the first month." Joel 2:23. He gave the former rain moderately at Pentecost, and he is going to send upon us in these last days the former and latter rain. There are greater things to be done in these last days of the Holy Ghost.

4. Ubatizo wa Kipentekoste Warejeshwa: Topeka, Azusa na Makaribisho ya Mwana Mpotevu4. The Pentecostal Baptism Restored: Topeka, Azusa and the Prodigal’s Welcome

Chanzo: The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Juzuu ya I, Na. 2, Oktoba 1906, sehemu ya kwanza: kuanzia makala ya ufunguzi, “Ubatizo wa Kipentekoste Warejeshwa,” hadi tangazo la ziara inayotarajiwa ya Charles Parham. Ni chanzo cha msingi; madai yaliyomo ni ya wahariri na washiriki. Michango iliyosainiwa na waandishi ambao haki zao hazijaruhusiwa Meksiko imeachwa.The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Vol. I, No. 2, October 1906, first part: from the opening article, “The Pentecostal Baptism Restored,” to the announcement of Charles Parham’s expected visit. Primary source; the claims are those of the editors and participants. Signed contributions by authors whose rights are not cleared in Mexico have been left out.

Dokezo la CTS: Taarifa za uponyaji katika sura hii (saratani, kifafa, uponyaji kupitia leso iliyobarikiwa) ni madai ya washiriki, si matokeo ya kitabibu. Kifafa ni hali ya kitabibu, si ushahidi wa pepo, na hakuna mtu anayepaswa kukataa matibabu kwa msingi wa maelezo haya. “Insane asylum” na “crippled” ni maneno yaliyopitwa na wakati kwa hospitali ya magonjwa ya akili na kwa mtu mwenye ulemavu wa mwili; “Romanism” ni neno la chuki kwa Ukatoliki wa Roma. Kuhusu Marko 16:9–20: mwisho huu mrefu wa Marko kweli haupo katika Codex Sinaiticus na mashahidi wengine wa mwanzo, na wasomi bado wanajadili asili yake; maelezo ya gazeti kuhusu ugunduzi wa hati hiyo ni toleo la mwandishi mwenyewe.CTS note: The healing reports in this chapter (cancer, epilepsy, a healing through a blessed handkerchief) are participants’ claims, not medical findings. Epilepsy is a medical condition, not evidence of demons, and no one should refuse treatment on the basis of these accounts. “Insane asylum” and “crippled” are dated terms for a psychiatric hospital and a person with a physical disability; “Romanism” is a hostile word for Roman Catholicism. On Mark 16:9–20: this longer ending of Mark is indeed missing from Codex Sinaiticus and some other early witnesses, and scholars still discuss its origin; the paper’s account of the manuscript’s discovery is the writer’s own version.

“Mwishindanie sana imani iliyotolewa kwa watakatifu mara moja tu.” — Yuda 3“Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”—Jude 3

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Katika vizazi vyote watu wamekuwa wakihubiri Injili ya sehemu. Sehemu ya Injili ilibaki ulimwengu ulipoingia katika zama za giza. Mungu amekuwa akiinua watu mara kwa mara ili kulirudishia kanisa ukweli. Aliinua Luther kurudisha kwa ulimwengu fundisho la kuhesabiwa haki kwa imani. Aliinua mwanamatengenezo mwingine, John Wesley, kuweka utakatifu wa Biblia ndani ya kanisa. Kisha akamwinua Dkt. Cullis aliyerudisha kwa ulimwengu fundisho la ajabu la uponyaji wa kiungu. Sasa anarudisha Ubatizo wa Kipentekoste kwa kanisa.All along the ages men have been preaching a partial Gospel. A part of the Gospel remained when the world went into the dark ages. God has from time to time raised up men to bring back the truth to the church. He raised up Luther to bring back to the world the doctrine of justification by faith. He raised up another reformer in John Wesley to establish Bible holiness in the church. Then he raised up Dr. Cullis who brought back to the world the wonderful doctrine of divine healing. Now He is bringing back the Pentecostal Baptism to the church.

Mungu aliweka mkono wake juu ya mvulana mdogo mlemavu wa umri wa miaka saba na kumponya ugonjwa na kumfanya mzima isipokuwa vifundo vya miguu yake. Alitembea kwa pande za vifundo vya miguu yake. Kisha alipokuwa na umri wa miaka kumi na minne, alikuwa ametumwa chuoni na Mungu alikuwa amemwita kuhubiri. Siku moja alipokuwa ameketi akisoma Biblia yake, mtu alikuja kumchukua aende kufanya mkutano. Alianza kumwambia Bwana: “Baba, nikienda mahali pale, itanibidi nitembee huku na huko, tafadhali weka nguvu katika vifundo hivi vya miguu yangu.” Na mara akafanywa mzima na akaruka na kumsifu Mungu, kama yule mtu kwenye lango Zuri. Tangu hapo amekuwa katika kazi ya uinjilisti kote Marekani, akiona makundi wakiokoka, wakitakaswa na kuponywa.God laid His hand on a little crippled boy seven years of age and healed him of disease and made him whole except his ankles. He walked on the sides of his ankles. Then, when he was fourteen years of age, he had been sent to college and God had called him to preach. One day as he was sitting reading his Bible, a man came for him to go and hold a meeting. He began to say to the Lord: "Father, if I go to that place, it will be necessary for me to walk here and yonder, just put strength into these ankle joints of mine." And immediately he was made whole and leaped and praised God, like the man at the beautiful gate. He has since been in evangelistic work over the United States, seeing multitudes saved, sanctified and healed.

Miaka mitano iliyopita, Mungu aliweka moyoni mwa mtu huyu (Ndugu Charles Parham) aende Topeka, Kansas, kuelimisha wamisionari wa kubeba Injili. Ilikuwa shule ya imani na Biblia ilikuwa kitabu cha kiada pekee. Wanafunzi walikuwa wamekusanyika huko bila ada ya masomo wala chakula, Mungu akituma njia za kuendeleza kazi. Wanafunzi wengi walikuwa watenda kazi wa kidini na walisema walikuwa wamepokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu miaka mingi iliyopita. Ndugu Parham alisadikishwa kwamba hakuna shule ya kidini iliyolingana na sura ya pili ya Matendo. Muda mfupi kabla ya tarehe moja Januari 1901, Shule ya Biblia ilianza kujifunza neno juu ya Ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu ili kugundua ushahidi wa Biblia wa ubatizo huu wapate kuupokea.Five years ago, God put it into this man's heart (Bro. Charles Parham) to go over to Topeka, Kansas, to educate missionaries to carry the Gospel. It was a faith school and the Bible was the only textbook. The students had gathered there without tuition or board, God sending in the means to carry on the work. Most of the students had been religious workers and said they had received the baptism with the Holy Ghost a number of years ago. Bro. Parham became convinced that there was no religious school that tallied up with the second chapter of Acts. Just before the first of January 1901, the Bible School began to study the word on the Baptism with the Holy Ghost to discover the Bible evidence of this baptism that they might obtain it.

Wanafunzi waliendelea na maombi bila kukoma katika mnara wa maombi. Kikundi kingepanda na kukaa saa tatu, kisha kikundi kingine kingepanda kumngoja Mungu, wakiomba kwamba ahadi zote za Neno zitimie katika maisha yao.The students kept up continual prayer in the praying tower. A company would go up and stay three hours, and then another company would go up and wait on God, praying that all the promises of the Word might be wrought out in their lives.

Usiku wa Mwaka Mpya, Bi. Agnes N. Ozman, ambaye kwa miaka alikuwa na “upako udumuo” aliodhani ndio ubatizo, alisadikishwa juu ya haja ya Pentekoste ya kibinafsi. Dakika chache kabla ya usiku wa manane, alitaka kuwekewa mikono ili apokee karama ya Roho Mtakatifu. Wakati wa maombi na kuwekewa mikono, alijazwa Roho Mtakatifu na kunena kwa lugha nyingine kama Roho alivyojalia kutamka.On New Year's night, Miss Agnes N. Ozman, one who had had for years "the anointing that abideth," which she mistook for the baptism, was convinced of the need of a personal Pentecost. A few minutes before midnight, she desired hands laid on her that she might receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. During prayer and invocation of hands, she was filled with the Holy Ghost and spoke with other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.

Hili liliwafanya wote kuwa na njaa. Wakiwa hawali wala kulala sana, shule kwa moyo mmoja ilimngoja Mungu. Tarehe 3 Januari, 1901, Ndugu Parham akiwa hayupo, ameenda kufanya mkutano wakati huo, walipokuwa wote wakimngoja Mungu atume ubatizo wa Roho, ghafla wanafunzi kumi na wawili walijazwa Roho Mtakatifu na kuanza kunena kwa lugha nyingine, na Ndugu Parham aliporudi na kufungua mlango wa chumba walimokusanyika, tazamo la ajabu lilikutana na macho yake. Chumba chote kilikuwa kimejaa mng’ao mweupe wa nuru isiyoweza kuelezeka, na wanafunzi kumi na wawili walikuwa wamesimama wakizungumza kwa lugha tofauti.This made all hungry. Scarcely eating or sleeping, the school with one accord waited on God. On the 3rd of January, 1901, Bro. Parham being absent holding a meeting at the time, while they all waited on God to send the baptism of the Spirit, suddenly twelve students were filled with the Holy Ghost and began to speak with other tongues, and when Bro. Parham returned and opened the door of the room where they were gathered; a wonderful sight met his eyes. The whole room was filled with a white sheen of light that could not be described, and twelve of the students were on their feet talking in different languages.

Alisema walionekana kutomjali kabisa, naye akapiga magoti kona moja na kusema: “Ee Mungu, hii ina maana gani?” Bwana akasema: “Je, unaweza kusimama kwa ajili ya uzoefu huu mbele ya mateso na makundi yanayopiga kelele?” Akasema: “Ndiyo, Bwana, ukinipa uzoefu huu, kwa maana mfanyakazi lazima kwanza ashiriki matunda.” Mara Bwana akachukua viungo vyake vya kusema, naye akawa anahubiri Neno kwa lugha nyingine.He said they seemed to pay no attention at all to him, and he knelt in one corner and said: "O, God, what does this mean?" The Lord said: "Are you able to stand for the experience in the face of persecution and howling mobs?" He said: "Yes, Lord, if you will give me the experience, for the laborer must first be partaker of the fruits." Instantly the Lord took his vocal organs, and he was preaching the Word in another language.

Mtu huyu amehubiri kwa lugha mbalimbali kote Marekani, na wanaume na wanawake wa taifa hilo wamekuja madhabahuni na kumtafuta Mungu. Hakika aliinuliwa na Mungu kuwa mtume wa fundisho la Pentekoste.This man has preached in different languages over the United States, and men and women of that nationality have come to the altar and sought God. He was surely raised up of God to be an apostle of the doctrine of Pentecost.

Injili hii ya Kipentekoste imekuwa ikienea tangu wakati huo, lakini katika pwani ya Pasifiki imelipuka kwa nguvu kuu na inabebwa kutoka hapa kwenda ulimwenguni. Tunamtarajia Ndugu Parham kutembelea Los Angeles baada ya siku chache na wimbi kuu zaidi la wokovu kutokea.This Pentecostal Gospel has been spreading ever since, but on the Pacific coast it has burst out in great power and is being carried from here over the world. We are expecting Bro. Parham to visit Los Angeles in a few days and for a mightier tide of salvation to break out.

Mawimbi ya wokovu wa Kipentekoste bado yanaingia katika Misheni ya Mtaa wa Azusa. Kuanzia asubuhi hadi usiku wa kuchelewa mikutano inaendelea na ibada tatu hivi za madhabahuni kwa siku. Hatujaweka rekodi ya roho zilizookoka, kutakaswa na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, lakini ndugu mmoja alisema wiki iliyopita alihesabu watu hamsini hivi kwa jumla waliobatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu wiki hiyo. Kisha katika Mtaa wa Nane na Maple Avenue, kanisa la People’s, Monrovia, Whittier, Hermon, Sawtelle, Pasadena, Elysian Heights, na mahali pengine kazi inaendelea na roho zinapita kwa furaha kubwa.The waves of Pentecostal salvation are still rolling in at Azusa Street Mission. From morning till late at night the meetings continue with about three altar services a day. We have made no record of souls saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost, but a brother said last week he counted about fifty in all that had been baptized with the Holy Ghost during the week. Then at Eighth Street and Maple Avenue, the People's church, Monrovia, Whittier, Hermon, Sawtelle, Pasadena, Elysian Heights, and other places the work is going on and souls are coming through amid great rejoicing.

Wahubiri wanne wa Utakatifu wamepokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, mmoja wao, Ndugu Wm. Pendleton, pamoja na kutaniko lake wakifukuzwa kanisani, anafanya mikutano katika Mtaa wa Nane na Maple Avenue. Kuna mazingira ya mbinguni huko. Madhabahu imejaa watafutaji; watu wanaangushwa chini ya nguvu za Mungu, na kuinuka katika maisha yaliyobatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu.Four of the Holiness preachers have received the baptism with the Holy Ghost, one of them, Bro. Wm. Pendleton, with his congregation being turned out of the church, is holding meetings at Eighth Street and Maple Avenue. There is a heavenly atmosphere there. The altar is filled with seekers; people are slain under the power of God, and rising in a life baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Moto unaenea. Watu wanaandika kutoka sehemu mbalimbali kujua kuhusu Pentekoste hii, na wanaanza kumngoja Mungu kwa ajili ya Pentekoste yao. Yeye hana upendeleo wa watu wala mahali. Tunatarajia kuona wimbi la wokovu likipita ulimwengu huu. Ingawa kazi hii imekuwa ikiendelea kwa miaka mitano, imelipuka kwa nguvu kuu katika pwani hii. Kuna nguvu katika Injili kamili. Hakuna linaloweza kuizima.The fire is spreading. People are writing from different points to know about this Pentecost, and are beginning to wait on God for their Pentecost. He is no respecter of persons and places. We expect to see a wave of salvation go over this world. While this work has been going on for five years, it has burst out in great power on this coast. There is power in the full Gospel. Nothing can quench it.

Wamisionari kwa mashamba ya kigeni, wakiwa na lugha kadhaa, sasa wako njiani na wengine wanangoja tu njia ifunguke na Bwana aseme: “Nenda.” Tuko kifudifudi mbele za Mungu. Wingi wa maombi na upae kutoka kwa watu wote wa Bwana. Amkeni! Amkeni! Kuna wakati tu wa kuvaa na kuwa tayari, kwa maana kilio kitatolewa hivi karibuni. “Bwana arusi anakuja.”Missionaries for the foreign fields, equipped with several languages, are now on their way and others are only waiting for the way to open and for the Lord to say: "Go." We are on our faces before God. Let a volume of prayer go up from all the Lord's people. Awake! Awake! There is but time to dress and be ready, for the cry will soon go forth. "The Bridegroom cometh."

Wamisionari wanane wameanza safari kwenda shamba la kigeni tangu harakati hii ilipoanza Los Angeles miezi michache iliyopita. Watenda kazi thelathini hivi wametoka kwenda shambani.Eight missionaries have started to the foreign field since this movement began in Los Angeles a few months ago. About thirty workers have gone out into the field.

Ndugu wa Elysian Heights aliyepata kuona baada ya kuwa kipofu mwaka mmoja na nusu, ni shahidi hai wa nguvu za Mungu. Tangu hapo ametakaswa na kutiwa mafuta na Roho Mtakatifu na mkewe ameokoka.The brother at Elysian Heights who received his eyesight after being blind for a year and a half, is a living witness of the power of God. Since that he has been sanctified and anointed with the Holy Ghost and his wife has been saved.

Katika Mji wa Oakland, wakati wa majuma matano ambayo kundi kutoka Los Angeles lilikuwapo huko, Ndugu na Dada Evans na Dada Florence Crawford, roho sitini na tano zilipokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, thelathini zilitakaswa na kumi na tisa ziliongoka.In the City of Oakland, during the five weeks that the band from Los Angeles was there, Brother and Sister Evans and Sister Florence Crawford, sixty-five souls received the baptism with the Holy Ghost, thirty were sanctified and nineteen converted.

Mtu aliyekuwa mara mbili katika hospitali ya wendawazimu (“insane asylum”), wakati huo kafiri (infidel) aliyekuwa akienda mahali kwa mahali akikana jina la Yesu Kristo, sasa ameokoka, ametakaswa na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, na anafanya kazi ya kuwashinda wengine.A man who was twice in the insane asylum, an infidel then had been going from place to place denying the name of Jesus Christ, is now saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost, and working to win others.

Wakati mwingine, miongoni mwa maafisa wa sheria, tunapata uamuzi mkali kuhusu dini ya kweli au ghushi. Huko Pasadena, ambako Bwana alikuwa akifanya kazi kwa nguvu miezi michache iliyopita, mkuu wa polisi alitoa kauli: “Singetoa mengi kwa mkutano usio na kelele za furaha ndani yake.”Sometimes, among officers of the law, we find a keen judgment in regard to genuine or spurious religion. In Pasadena, where the Lord was working in power some months ago, the chief of police made the remark: "I would not give much for a meeting that did not have a shout in it.”

Dada Lizzie Frazer wa Colorado Springs, Colorado, alikuwa mmoja wa wale waliopokea karama ya lugha kundi la wamisionari la Palestina lilipopita huko. Anaandika kwamba anatarajia kwenda India na kundi la wamisionari mwezi ujao. Bwana amempa vifaa vya ajabu.Sister Lizzie Frazer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was one of those who received the gift of tongues when the Palestine Missionary band passed through there. She writes that she expects to go to India with a band of missionaries next month. The Lord has given her a wonderful equipment.

Bi. J. Kring aliponywa saratani ya mapafu tarehe 8 Agosti, baada ya daktari kumkatia tamaa. Pafu moja lilikuwa limefungwa kabisa. Alipoombewa, Bwana mara aliugusa mwili wake na kumponya. Alipiga kelele za furaha kwa saa moja kwa mapafu yenye nguvu, na ni mwanamke mwenye furaha zaidi uliyewahi kumwona.Mrs. J. Kring was healed of cancer of the lungs on August 8, after the doctor had given her up. One lung was entirely closed up. When she was prayed for, the Lord immediately touched her body and healed her. She shouted for an hour with strong lungs, and is the happiest woman you ever saw.

Mama alimleta mwanawe Misheni apone kifafa (“epileptic fits”). Ana umri wa miaka ishirini na moja hivi na ameteseka kwa miaka, kama yule mvulana aliyeletwa kwa Yesu ambaye shetani alimwangusha mara nyingi motoni na majini. Mvulana huyo alikuwa ameharibika akilini na mwilini hata alikuwa katika hali ya kuwa nusu fahamu. Ndugu Batman, ambaye ameitwa kwenda Afrika, alimwombea, akimwomba Bwana atoe nguvu ya pepo ndani yake na kumpa uponyaji kamili. Mvulana aliinuka kutoka sakafuni na kushuhudia kwamba kazi imekamilika na akaenda nyumbani akifurahi.A mother brought her son to the Mission to be healed of epileptic fits. He is about twenty-one years old and has been suffering for years, like the boy that was brought to Jesus whom the devil had often caused to fall into the fire and into the water. The boy was so wrecked in mind and body that he was in a semi-conscious condition. Bro. Batman, who is called to Africa, prayed for him, asking the Lord to cast the demon power out of him and give complete healing. The boy rose up from the floor and witnessed that the work was done and went home rejoicing.

Ndugu aliyeishi mashariki alikuwa mgonjwa kwa muda mrefu na alituma leso ibarikiwe kama katika nyakati za Biblia. Dada yake aliileta Misheni, akiomba Bwana amwonyeshe ampe nani, na Bwana akamwonyesha ampe Dada Sallie Trainor. Mara aliipeleka ghorofani na alipopiga magoti mbele za Bwana, Roho alimjia kwa nguvu nyingi naye akaomba kwa lugha, na akaibusu leso mara tatu, kama Roho alivyoonekana kumwongoza. Ilitumwa pamoja na maombi na ndugu huyo aliponywa mara moja.A brother living in the east had been down sick for quite a while and sent a handkerchief to be blessed as in Bible times. His sister brought it to the Mission, praying for the Lord to show her to whom she was to give it, and the Lord showed her to give it to Sister Sallie Trainor. She immediately took it upstairs and as she knelt before the Lord, the Spirit came upon her in great power and she prayed in tongues, and kissed the handkerchief three times, as the Spirit seemed to lead her. It was sent with a prayer and the brother was immediately healed.

Mchungaji Adolph Rosa, ndugu Mreno kutoka Visiwa vya Cape Verde, alibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu huko Oakland na sasa yuko Los Angeles akihubiri Injili kamili. Alikuwa Mkatoliki na baba yake alikuwa amepanga kumsomesha kuwa padre wa Kikatoliki; lakini Mungu alikuwa amemwekea mkono wake. Alikuja Amerika, akaongoka kutoka kwa nguvu za Ukatoliki wa Roma (“Romanism”) na utumwa karibu miaka sita iliyopita katika kanisa la Methodisti la Kireno huko New Bedford, Mass., na akaingia katika huduma ya kanisa la Methodisti kama mmisionari kwa Wareno katika jimbo la California. Alitakaswa karibu miaka minne iliyopita, na sasa anaendesha mikutano ya Kipentekoste katika kanisa la People’s huko Los Angeles.Rev. Adolph Rosa, a Portuguese brother from Cape Verde Islands, was baptized with the Holy Ghost in Oakland and is now in Los Angeles preaching the full Gospel. He was a Catholic and his father had expected to have him educated as a Catholic priest; but God had His hand upon him. He came to America, was converted from the power of Romanism and captivity about six years ago in a Portuguese Methodist church in New Bedford, Mass., and entered the ministry of the Methodist church as a missionary to the Portuguese in the state of California. He was sanctified about four years ago, and is now conducting Pentecostal meetings in the People's church in Los Angeles.

Mchungaji Evans na mkewe na Dada Florence Crawford walipoenda mji wa Oakland wakihubiri Injili kamili, nilienda usiku wa kwanza, si kukosoa bali kuchunguza. Wahubiri wengi walikuwapo kukosoa, lakini niliposimama ndani, nilihisi nguvu za Mungu na sikuweza kusema ni kazi ya shetani, kama wahubiri wengi walivyotangaza, kwa maana nilikuwa karibu nimesadikishwa kwamba ni kazi ya Roho Mtakatifu. Nilienda nyumbani na kuanza kujifunza Biblia yangu, nikamwendea Mungu kwa maombi anifunulie kama watu hawa kweli ni watu wa Mungu. Alinifunulia katika hali ya kuomba kwangu kwamba walikuwa wanahubiri hasa yale yale waliyohubiri wanafunzi wa zamani. Nilisadikishwa kwamba kila mhudumu wa Injili anapaswa kupokea ubatizo uleule katika Roho Mtakatifu na moto ambao wanafunzi walipokea siku ya Pentekoste, kabla hawajawa tayari kuhubiri Injili. Nilikuwa nikifundisha kwamba tunapopokea utakaso, tunampokea Roho Mtakatifu, kama wahubiri wengi wanavyofundisha. Lakini nilipoenda kwenye Biblia yangu kwa roho ya maombi, Mungu alinifunulia kwamba wanafunzi walikuwa wamehesabiwa haki kabla Kristo hajapaa; lakini hawakubatizwa kamwe katika Roho Mtakatifu hadi siku ya Pentekoste.When Rev. Evans and his wife and Sister Florence Crawford went to the city of Oakland preaching the full Gospel, I went the first night, not to criticize but to investigate. Many preachers were there to criticize, but when I stepped in, I felt the power of God and could not say that it was the work of the devil, as most of the preachers declared, for I was practically convinced that it was the work of the Holy Ghost. I went home and began to study my Bible, and went to God in prayer to reveal to me if these people were really the people of God. He revealed to me in the attitude of my supplication that they were preaching exactly what the disciples of old preached. I was convinced that every minister of the Gospel should receive the same baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire that the disciples received on the day of Pentecost, before they are prepared to preach the Gospel. I was teaching that when we receive sanctification, we receive the Holy Ghost, as most of the preachers are teaching. But as I went to my Bible with the spirit of prayer, God revealed to me that the disciples were justified before Christ ascended; but they never were baptized with the Holy Ghost until the day of Pentecost.

Siku ya pili niliyoenda mkutanoni, Bwana aliweka njaa halisi rohoni mwangu ya kwenda mbele, lakini nilikuwa na kiburi mno kama mhudumu wa Injili kujinyenyekeza katika misheni duni na kuwaacha wanawake waniombee kwa ajili ya karama ya Roho Mtakatifu, nami nilikuwa na akilini mwangu watu watanifikiriaje. Lakini siku ya tatu, nilipoinuka kushuhudia kati ya hadhara, maneno pekee niliyoweza kusema yalikuwa: “Mungu ananifikiriaje?” Kisha nikaweza tu kulia kwa dakika kadhaa na nguvu za Mungu zikanijia hadi nikaanguka sakafuni. Nilikuwa chini ya nguvu za Mungu kwa saa moja na nusu hivi, na hapo ndipo kiburi chote, na nafsi, na majivuno vilipotoweka, nami nilikuwa kweli nimekufa kwa ulimwengu, kwa kuwa nilikuwa na Kristo ndani kwa utimilifu wake. Nilibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na kunena kwa lugha mpya.The second day that I went to the meeting, the Lord put a real hunger in my soul to go forward, but I was too proud as a minister of the Gospel to humble myself in a lowly mission and let ladies pray over me for the gift of the Holy Ghost, and I had in my mind what people would think of me. But the third day, as I arose to testify in the audience, the only words I could say were: "What does God think of me?" Then I could only weep for some minutes and the power of God came upon me until I dropped to the floor. I was under the power of God for about an hour and a half, and it was there that all pride, and self, and conceit disappeared, and I was really dead to the world, for I had Christ within in His fullness. I was baptized with the Holy Ghost and spoke in a new tongue.

Namsifu Mungu kwa nuru, na sasa ninatembea ndani yake. Hamu ya moyo wangu ni kuona kila mwanamume na mwanamke anayehubiri Injili ya Kristo, amebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, kwa maana bila Roho Mtakatifu ni karibu haiwezekani kuuhakikishia ulimwengu kuhusu dhambi, na haki, na hukumu.I praise God for the light, and now I am walking in it. The desire of my heart is to see every man and woman that preaches the Gospel of Christ, baptized with the Holy Ghost, for without the Holy Ghost it is almost impossible for us to convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and the judgment.

Kundi la wamisionari watatu liliondoka Los Angeles tarehe 13 Septemba, likielekea pwani ya magharibi ya Afrika. Dada Hutchins amekuwa akihubiri Injili kwa nguvu za Roho. Amepokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na karama ya lugha ya Uganda, lugha ya watu aliotumwa kwao. Ndugu aliyewahi kuwa katika nchi hiyo anaelewa na ametafsiri lugha anayonena. Mumewe yuko pamoja naye na mpwa wake, ambaye pia amepewa lugha hiyo ya Kiafrika.A company of three missionaries left Los Angeles September 13, en route for the west coast of Africa. Sister Hutchins has been preaching the Gospel in the power of the Spirit. She has received the baptism with the Holy Ghost and the gift of the Uganda language, the language of the people to whom she is sent. A brother who has been in that country understands and has interpreted the language she speaks. Her husband is with her and her niece, who also has been given the African language.

Mwana mpotevu alikuwa amerudi katika nyumba ya baba yake kwa furaha kuu. Kulikuwa na muziki na kucheza, na labda mtaa wote ulichochewa na kutoka kuona kinachotokea. “Furaha itakuwa mbinguni kwa ajili ya mwenye dhambi mmoja atubuye.” Na mbingu inapofurahi, ikiwa tumeunganishwa vizuri, tutashika wimbo na kujiunga.The prodigal son had returned amid great rejoicing to his father's house. There was music and dancing, and perhaps the whole neighborhood was stirred up and came out to see what was happening. "Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth." And when heaven rejoices, if we are connected up properly, we will catch the refrain and join in.

Baba amefungua nyumba yake kwenye Mtaa wa Azusa kwa kurudi kwa wapotevu. Nao wanaingia kutoka kaskazini, kusini, mashariki na magharibi. Ndama aliyenona anachinjwa kila siku, na mavazi mapya mazuri ya sifa na wokovu yanatolewa kwa wapotevu maskini ambao ni wembamba na wamechoka, na wamefunikwa na uchafu na matambara. Lisifiwe jina lake!Father has certainly opened up His house on Azusa Street for the return of the prodigals. And they are coming in from the north, south, east and west. The fatted calf is daily being killed, and the fine new garments of praise and salvation are being handed out to the poor prodigals who are so lean and weary, and covered with filth and rags. Praise His name!

Hili linaleta furaha kuu miongoni mwa watumishi wa Baba na matukio kama mwana mpotevu anayelia, busu ya amani ya Baba, makaribisho ya upendo, nyumba nzima ikimkaribisha mpotevu, ikimvika vazi bora na pete ya mamlaka, ikichinja ndama aliyenona, na nyimbo tamu za muziki wa mbinguni, yanarudiwa kila siku na mara nyingi hudumu hadi usiku wa kuchelewa. Watu waliokuwa washiriki wema, watauwa wa kanisa kwa miaka, na wanaojulikana kwa kiasi chao na busara, wanavutwa na mambo haya. Wakiwa waaminifu mbele za Mungu, hivi karibuni wanatambua kwamba Baba ndiye anayetoa muziki na uimbaji, na kutoa divai ya karamu. Kwa kuwa meza imeandaliwa kwa ukarimu hivyo, wanakunywa kidogo “divai mpya.” Mara macho yao yanaanza kuangaza na mwangaza wa mbinguni unaingia katika nyuso zao. Mpotevu ameingia katika kuhesabiwa haki, na utakaso, na ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu. Hawajawahi kuona kwa namna hii, lakini wanakuta yote yako mezani na yote yanatoka mbinguni, kwa hiyo hivi karibuni “wanajazwa Roho” na kuanza kunena na kuimba kwa lugha mpya, kama Roho anavyojalia kutamka. Shughuli za biashara zinasahaulika, wakifurahia karamu.This causes great rejoicing among Father's servants and such scenes as the weeping prodigal, the Father's kiss of peace, the loving welcome, the whole household welcoming the prodigal, arraying him in the best robe and ring of authority, killing the fatted calf, and sweet strains of heavenly music, are being repeated every day and often run far into the night. People that have been good, pious church members for years, and have been noted for their sobriety and level-headedness, are attracted by these things. If they are honest before God, they soon realize that Father is furnishing the music and singing, and supplying the wine of the feast. As the table is spread so freely, they take a small drink of the "new wine." Immediately their eyes begin to light up and heavenly illumination comes into their faces. The prodigal has entered into justification, and sanctification, and the baptism with the Holy Ghost. They have never seen it on this fashion before, but they find it all on the table and all from heaven, so they are soon "filled with the Spirit" and begin to speak and sing with new tongues, as the Spirit gives utterance. Business cares are forgotten, while they enjoy the feast.

Kulikuwa na sauti moja isiyopatana katika mfano, kama alivyosimulia Yesu. Ilikuwa ya kaka mkubwa. Yuko hapa pia. Baba alimwita “mwanangu,” naye alikuwa “shambani.” Hata hivyo hatusomi kwamba alikuwa akifanya kazi yoyote. Inasema tu kwamba alikuwa shambani. Huenda alivaa koti refu na tai nyeupe na kuzunguka akitoa amri. Kama angekuwa akifanya kazi kwa bidii siku nzima akilima kwa jembe lenye kina kirefu, akiwa na maslahi ya baba yake moyoni, je, asingefurahi pamoja na nyumba kwa kurudi kwa ndugu yake?There was one discordant voice in the parable, as told by Jesus. It was the elder brother's. He is here also. The father called him "son," and he was "in the field." We do not read, however, that he was doing any work. It simply states that he was in the field. He may have worn a long-tailed coat and white necktie and walked around and gave orders. If he had been hard at work all day plowing with a deep plow, with his father's interests at heart, would he not have rejoiced with the household at his brother's return?

Ndiyo, kaka mkubwa amekasirika na hataki kuingia karamuni. Anakaa juu ya uzio na kutafuta makosa, akisema kwamba “lugha mpya” na karama nyingine ambazo Baba anawapa watoto wake ni za shetani. Anasema, “Ni uchawi wa mizimu (spiritualism), usingizi wa hipnotiki (hypnotism), na ushupavu mbaya zaidi.” Baba ametoka kwake mara kadhaa na anaendelea kumsihi aingie. Anasema hajavaa dhahabu wala mavazi ya gharama, wala manyoya hayajaonekana kofiani mwake “tazama, miaka hii mingi,” hata hivyo hakuna ndama aliyenona aliyechinjwa kwa ajili yake. Hanywi chai wala kahawa, wala hali nyama ya nguruwe, wala tai haipambi kifua cha shati lake. Amefanya kazi nyingi za ajabu, lakini hapa mlevi na kahaba wanaingia ufalme kabla yake. Haelewi hilo wala hajamtambua ndugu yake kuwa jamaa yake. Tunaomba kwamba atalainisha moyo wake na kuingia kabla haijachelewa. Lakini wakati huohuo, furaha inaendelea. Baba anatoa vazi safi jeupe, na kuandaa karamu ya vitu vinono. Divai mpya ya ufalme haiishi kamwe, na amani na furaha na muziki wa mbinguni vinatiririka kama mto, hadi sauti inasikika katika nchi nzima.Yes, the elder brother is angry and will not come in to the feast. He sits on the fence and finds fault, saying that the "new tongues" and other gifts that Father is handing out to His children are of the devil. He says, "It is spiritualism, hypnotism, and the rankest kind of fanaticism." Father has gone out to him several times, and continues to entreat him to come in. He says that he has not worn gold nor costly array, neither has a feather been seen in his hat, "lo, these many years," yet he has had no fatted calf killed for him. He does not drink tea, nor coffee, nor eat hog meat, neither does a necktie adorn his shirt front. He has done many wonderful works, but here are the drunkard and harlot entering into the kingdom before him. He does not understand it and has not recognized his brother as any kin to him. We are praying that he will soften his heart and come in before it is too late. But in the meantime, the rejoicing goes on. Father hands out the clean, white raiment, and spreads a feast of fat things. The new wine of the kingdom never runs out, and peace and joy and heavenly music are flowing like a river, till the sound is heard over the whole land.

Mke wa mhubiri, ambaye mwanzoni alipinga kweli ya Kipentekoste, alirudi nyumbani na kusoma sura ya pili ya Matendo, na alipokuwa akisoma, Roho alimshukia naye akaanza kunena kwa lugha. Yeye ni mshiriki wa kanisa la Wanazarene huko Vernon. Alipokuwa njiani kwenda kanisani alikutana na ndugu ambaye alikuwa chombo cha kumleta kwa Bwana. Ni mgeni, na mara alipomwona, alianza kumimina roho yake kwa Kifaransa. Alishangaa na kusema: “Ulijifunza lini Kifaransa?”A preacher's wife, who at first opposed Pentecostal truth, went home and read the second chapter of Acts, and while she read, the Spirit fell upon her and she began to speak in tongues. She is a member of the Nazarene church in Vernon. As she was on the way to the church she met a brother whom she had been instrumental in leading to the Lord. He is a foreigner and as soon as she saw him, she began to pour out her soul in French. He was amazed and said: "When did you learn French?"

“Nilisema nini?” aliuliza."What did I say?" she asked.

“Ulisema: ‘Jiandae! Jiandae! Yesu anakuja hivi karibuni!’”"You said: "Get ready! Get ready! Jesus is coming soon!"

Aliendelea hadi kanisani, na walipokuwa wakigawa vijikaratasi vya shule ya Jumapili alianza kunena kwa lugha tena na akanena kwa muda. Waliweza tu kusikiliza maonyesho haya ya nguvu za Mungu.She went on up to the church, and as they were giving out the Sunday school leaflets she began to speak in tongues again and spoke for some time. They could only listen to this manifestation of the power of God.

Swali linaulizwa: “Je, unaamini kuzimu?”The question is asked: "Do you believe in hell?"

Ndugu, haijalishi wewe au mimi tunaamini nini, hilo haliondoi neno la Mungu. Kuzimu ipo kwa uhalisi wake wa kutisha, uamini usiamini, na makundi yanatumbukia ndani yake kichwa kwanza. “Waovu watarejea kuzimu, Naam, mataifa yote wanaomsahau Mungu.” Zab. 9:17.Brother, it makes no difference what you or I believe, that does not do away with God's word. Hell exists in its awful reality, whether you believe it or not, and multitudes are plunging headlong into it. "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God." Ps.9:17.

Yesu aliamini kuzimu, na aliwaonya watu waikimbie. Kwa nini mimbari ni kimya sana leo? Kwa sababu tuko katika uasi wa siku za mwisho. Soma maneno ya Yesu:Jesus believed in hell, and warned men to flee from it. Why are the pulpits so silent today? Because we are in the latter day apostasy. Read the words of Jesus:

“Mwana wa Adamu atawatuma malaika zake, nao watakusanya katika ufalme wake vitu vyote vinavyosababisha dhambi, na watu watendao maasi, na kuwatupa katika tanuri ya moto; ndiko kutakuwako kilio na kusaga meno.” Mat. 13:41, 42."The Son of man shall send forth His angels, and they shall gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity and shall cast them into a furnace of fire, there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth." Matt. 13:41, 42.

“Ndivyo itakavyokuwa katika mwisho wa dunia; malaika watatokea na kuwatenga waovu na wenye haki, na kuwatupa katika tanuri ya moto; ndiko kutakuwako kilio na kusaga meno.” Mat. 13:49, 50."So shall it be in the end of the world, the angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth." Matt. 13:49, 50.

“Lakini Ibrahimu akasema, Mwanangu, kumbuka ya kuwa wewe ulipokea mema yako maisha yako, na Lazaro vivyo hivyo mabaya; lakini sasa yeye anafarijiwa hapa, na wewe unateswa.” Luka 16:25"But Abraham said: Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivest thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art tormented." Luke 16:25

“Bali waoga, na wasioamini, na wachukizao, na wauaji, na wazinzi, na wachawi, na waabudu sanamu, na waongo wote, sehemu yao itakuwa katika lile ziwa liwakalo moto na kiberiti; ndio mauti ya pili.” (au kutengwa na Mungu.) Ufu. 21:8."But the fearful and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone which is the second death." (or separation from God.) Rev. 21:8.

“Na yule Ibilisi aliyewadanganya akatupwa katika lile ziwa la moto na kiberiti, alimo yule mnyama na yule nabii wa uongo; nao watateswa mchana na usiku hata milele na milele.” Ufu. 20:10."And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever." Rev. 20:10.

Wapendwa, haya ni maneno ya Yesu, na anaposema “milele na milele” ni nini kinachoweza kuonyesha umilele zaidi?Beloved, these are the words of Jesus, and when He says "forever and ever" what could be more expressive of eternity?

Wenye ushupavu wa kidini (fanatics) wanatambulika kwa ukali kwa wale wasioshikamana nao, na Yesu hainuliwi. Mapema au baadaye matunda ya mwili yanaonekana katika ukosefu wa maisha matakatifu.Fanatics are marked by harshness towards those who do not fall in line with them, and Jesus is not held up. Sooner or later the fruits of the flesh appear in a lack of holy living.

Tunayataja mambo haya kwa sababu roho fulani za kweli zimeogopa kwamba harakati hii ya Kipentekoste ni ushupavu. Kwa hiyo tunaonyesha baadhi ya sifa za mikutano ambazo ni kinyume cha ushupavu. Upendo wa kimungu kwa wote, hasa kwa kanisa, mwili wa Kristo, ambao kila roho iliyohesabiwa haki ni kiungo chake. Unyenyekevu: Hii ni kazi ya unyenyekevu mahali pa unyenyekevu na tunafurahi kwamba iko hivyo. Tunajinyenyekeza chini ya mkono wa Mungu ulio hodari na daima tunayachunguza Maandiko ili kujua mapenzi na mpango wake kamili. Maisha matakatifu: watu hawa wanaishi maisha matakatifu, yaliyotengwa na ulimwengu, mwili na shetani, na kuokoa roho nyingine kwa maisha ya usafi na utakatifu. Kuna mwangaza wa Roho Mtakatifu katika nyuso za watenda kazi. Je, hii ni kazi ya shetani? Rafiki zangu, ikiwa unadai kumjua Roho wa Mungu na humtambui anapokuja, kuna sababu ya wewe kuwa na wasiwasi juu ya hali yako ya kiroho.We note these things because some honest souls have feared that this Pentecostal movement was fanaticism. So we mark some of the features of the meetings which are the opposite of fanaticism. Divine love to all, especially to the church, the body of Christ, of which every justified soul is a member. Humility: This is a humble work in a humble place and we are glad that it is. We humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God and constantly search the scriptures to know His whole will and plan. Holy lives: these people are living holy lives, separate from the world, the flesh and the devil, and rescuing other souls to a life of purity and holiness. There is a Holy Ghost shine on the faces of the workers. Is this the work of the devil? Friends, if you profess to know the Spirit of God and do not recognize Him when He comes, there is cause for you to be anxious about your own spiritual condition.

Ikiwa Mungu kwa ajili ya Kristo amekusamehe dhambi zako, unajua. Na kama huijui kuliko unavyojua kitu chochote duniani, bado uko katika dhambi zako. Unapoingia chini katika upatanisho, katika dhabihu ya Bwana wetu Yesu Kristo, unakubaliwa. Na ikiwa umekubaliwa, naye amekupa moyo safi na kuitakasa roho yako, unajua. Na kama huijui, kazi haijakamilika.If God for Christ's sake has forgiven you your sins, you know it. And if you do not know it better than you know anything in this world, you are still in your sins. When you go down in the atonement, in the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, you are accepted. And if you are accepted, and He has given you a clean heart and sanctified your soul, you know it. And if you do not know it, the work is not done.

Ukibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, unajua, na kila mtu mwingine anajua. Hilo ni jambo moja ambalo huwezi kulificha. Unapotakaswa, watu hulazimika kuchukua ushuhuda wako na kutazama maisha yako, lakini anapokuja na kukufunika juu na pande zote, watu wanajua. Mtu anaweza kusema, ni ya shetani na wamelewa, lakini utukufu kwa Mungu, yeye mwenyewe atang’aa, na kuna nguvu nyuma yako ambayo wanaume na wanawake hawawezi kuipinga. Itakupa ujasiri mtakatifu wa kusimama mbele ya ulimwengu bila hofu.If you are baptized with the Holy Ghost, you know it, and everybody else knows it. That is one thing you cannot hide. When you are sanctified, people have to take your testimony and watch your life, but when He comes and covers you over and around and about, people know it. Man may say, it is of the devil and they are drunk, but glory to God, He will shine out Himself, and there is a power back of you that men and women cannot gainsay. It will give you holy boldness to stand up before the world without fear.

Watu wengi wapendwa wa utakatifu wanakataa maneno ya mwisho ya Yesu katika sura ya mwisho ya Marko, kuanzia aya ya kumi na tano:Many of the dear holiness people are rejecting the last words of Jesus in the last chapter of Mark, beginning at the fifteenth verse:

“Akawaambia, Enendeni ulimwenguni mwote, mkaihubiri Injili kwa kila kiumbe. Aaminiye na kubatizwa ataokoka; asiyeamini atahukumiwa. Na ishara hizi zitafuatana na hao waaminio; kwa jina langu watatoa pepo; watasema kwa lugha mpya; watashika nyoka; na wakinywa kitu cha kuua hakitawadhuru kamwe; wataweka mikono juu ya wagonjwa, nao watapona.”"And He said unto them: Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; in my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover."

Kwa nini wanakataa aya hizi? Kwa sababu Dkt. Godbey, katika ufafanuzi wake na tafsiri yake, ameziacha. Kwa nini aliziacha? Kwa sababu hazikuwamo katika hati ya Sinai ambayo alitafsiri kutoka kwayo. Ilikuwa hati iliyopatikana miaka ya baadaye katika monasteri kwenye Mlima Sinai. Mtu aliyeipata hati hiyo, Mjerumani aitwaye Tischendorf, alisema kwamba karatasi kadhaa zake zilikuwa zimekwisha kutupwa katika chombo cha kuni za kuwasha moto. Kwa njia hii au nyingine, sehemu inaweza kuwa imepotea kutoka kwa hati hiyo.Why do they reject these verses? Because Dr. Godbey, in his commentary and translation, has left them out. Why did he leave them out? Because they were not in the Sinaitic manuscript from which he translated. It was a manuscript found in later years in a mission on Mount Sinai. The man who found the manuscript, a German by the name of Tischendorf, said that some sheets of it had already been thrown into a receptacle for kindling wood. In this or some other way, a part may have been lost from that manuscript.

Iwe iwavyo, tuna uhakika kwamba haya ni maneno ya Yesu. Mwandishi mwenyewe, akiwa mpenzi mkuu wa Ndugu Godbey, alikuwa kwa muda ameathiriwa na maoni yake kuhusu maneno ya mwisho ya Bwana wetu kama yalivyotolewa hapo juu. Lakini tangu kuwa katika mikutano hii ya Roho Mtakatifu, na kusikia maneno yaleyale yakitolewa tena na tena na Roho kwa lugha zisizojulikana na kutafsiriwa, shaka yote kuhusu hayo imeondolewa. Zaidi ya hayo yanathibitishwa kuwa kweli mbele ya macho yetu. Tumetupa shaka zote kwa upepo na kuchukua neno lote la Yesu mioyoni mwetu. Rafiki wapendwa, msimwache mtu yeyote kuitoboa Biblia yenu au kukata sehemu yake yoyote. Mnahitaji yote. Haleluya kwa Neno.However this may be, we feel sure that these are the words of Jesus. The writer herself, being a great admirer of Bro. Godbey, was for some time influenced by his views in regard to the last words of our Lord as given above. But since being in these Holy Ghost meetings, and hearing these same words given again and again by the Spirit in unknown tongues and interpreted, all doubt has been swept away in regard to them. Besides they are proved true before our eyes. We have thrown all doubts to the winds and taken to our hearts the whole word of Jesus. Dear friends, do not let any man riddle your Bible for you or cut out any part of it. You need the whole. Hallelujah for the Word.

Sasa tunasikia kutoka kwa watu binafsi, na vikundi ambavyo vinamngoja Mungu kwa hakika kwa ajili ya Pentekoste yao ya kibinafsi. Wengine wamehimizwa katika kutafuta kwa kusikia kuhusu kutembelewa na Mungu huko Los Angeles. Tunaungana mikono na watafutaji wote wenye njaa kama hao na kukutana nanyi kwenye kiti cha enzi. Wengine wanatarajia kuja huku. Tunatarajia Bwana kuwaandaa haraka watu kama hao kwenda shambani. Miito inakuja kutoka kila upande kwa watenda kazi waliojazwa Roho na wenye ushahidi wa Biblia. Tunatarajia Bwana kutuma watenda kazi nchi nzima wakibeba Injili hii.We are now hearing from individuals, and companies who are definitely waiting on God for their personal Pentecost. Some have been stimulated in seeking by hearing of God's visitation in Los Angeles. We join hands with all such hungry seekers and meet you at the throne. Some are expecting to come this way. We expect the Lord to speedily prepare such to go out into the field. Calls are coming from every direction for workers who are filled with the Spirit and have the Bible evidence. We are expecting the Lord to send out workers all over the country carrying this Gospel.

Kabla ya toleo jingine la gazeti hili, tunamtazamia Ndugu Parham huko Los Angeles, ndugu aliyejaa upendo wa kimungu ambaye Bwana alimwinua miaka mitano iliyopita kueneza kweli hii. Yeye, pamoja na watenda kazi wengine, atafanya mikutano ya muungano ya uamsho huko Los Angeles kisha anatarajia kuendelea na miji mingine, na atateua watenda kazi kutimiza miito itakayokuja. Kwa hiyo anza kuomba mara moja kwa ajili ya uamsho katika mtaa wako au mji wako au jiji lako. Labda unauhitaji kwanza katika chumba chako cha siri au madhabahu ya familia yako. Lakini tarajia mambo makuu kutoka kwa Mungu. Anza kujiandaa kwa uamsho, na uamsho mkuu na wa kina pia, na uuamini. Unaweza kukugharimu fedha na unaweza kukugharimu michakato ya kujinyenyekeza, lakini jitayarishe kwa kuja kwa Bwana.Before another issue of this paper, we look for Bro. Parham in Los Angeles, a brother who is full of divine love and whom the Lord raised up five years ago to spread this truth. He, with other workers, will hold union revival meetings in Los Angeles and then expects to go on to other towns and cities, and will appoint workers to fill the calls that shall come in. So begin to pray right away for a revival in your neighborhood or town or city. Perhaps you need one in your own closet or at your family altar first. But expect great things from God. Begin to prepare for a revival and a great and deep revival, too, and believe for it. It may cost you money and it may cost you humbling processes, but prepare for the Lord's coming.

5. Kanisa Moja, Lugha Nyingi: Upinzani, Umoja na Gazeti Linalochapishwa kwa Imani5. One Church, Many Tongues: Opposition, Unity and a Paper Published by Faith

Chanzo: The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Juzuu ya I, Na. 2, Oktoba 1906, sehemu ya pili: kuanzia ripoti ya Brunner, Texas, hadi mwisho wa toleo. Matangazo yaliyorudiwa kutoka Na. 1 yameachwa. Ni chanzo cha msingi; madai yaliyomo ni ya wahariri na washiriki. Michango iliyosainiwa na waandishi ambao haki zao hazijaruhusiwa Meksiko imeachwa; barua ya Lucy Farrow (aliyefariki 1911) imehifadhiwa.The Apostolic Faith (Los Angeles), Vol. I, No. 2, October 1906, second part: from the Brunner, Texas, report to the end of the issue. Repeated notices from No. 1 have been left out. Primary source; the claims are those of the editors and participants. Signed contributions by authors whose rights are not cleared in Mexico have been left out; the letter of Lucy Farrow (d. 1911) is kept.

Dokezo la CTS: Taarifa za uponyaji hapa (mwanamke mwenye maumivu makali, kifundo cha mkono kilichoteguka, kutokwa damu kwenye mapafu) ni madai ya washiriki na si ushauri wa kitabibu; gazeti lenyewe linasema, “Sisi si waponyaji wa kimungu.” Shairi “Truth crushed to earth will rise again” (“Kweli iliyokandamizwa chini itainuka tena”) linatoka kwa “The Battle-Field” ya William Cullen Bryant na limenukuliwa na gazeti. Lawama dhidi ya “wahubiri wanaolipwa mshahara” inaonyesha maadili ya mwanzo ya Kipentekoste ya kutegemea msaada wa imani na inapaswa kusomwa pamoja na mafundisho ya Maandiko kwamba watenda kazi wanastahili msaada (1 Wakorintho 9:14).CTS note: The healing reports here (a woman in great pain, a sprained wrist, lung hemorrhages) are participants’ claims and not medical advice; the paper itself says, “We are not divine healers.” The poem “Truth crushed to earth will rise again” comes from William Cullen Bryant’s “The Battle-Field” and is quoted by the paper. The criticism of “salaried preachers” reflects early Pentecostal ideals of faith support and should be read alongside Scripture’s teaching that workers deserve support (1 Corinthians 9:14).

Huko Brunner, Texas, mwezi Agosti, mkutano wa ajabu ulifanyika na watu wa Imani ya Kitume (Apostolic Faith). Watafutaji hamsini, sabini na tano, na mia moja kwa ibada moja walijaza madhabahu kwa majuma mawili kamili. Madhabahu ya urefu wa futi sitini iliongezwa mara mbili hadi katikati, kisha mara tatu, hadi nusu nzima ya mbele ya Hema ilijaa ibada kuu ya madhabahuni. Fikiria watafutaji mia moja na mara mbili ya idadi hiyo ya Wakristo waaminifu wakisaidia, wote wakiomba mbele za Mungu. Utukufu kwa jina lake kuu! Kisha waone wakiinuka na nyuso zinazong’aa na nguvu za Kipentekoste.At Brunner, Texas, in August, a wonderful meeting was held by the Apostolic Faith people. Fifty, seventy-five, and one hundred seekers at a service crowded the altars for two whole weeks. The sixty-foot altar was doubled half way back, then trebled, until the whole front half of the Tabernacle was occupied with the great altar service. Think of one hundred seekers and twice as many faithful Christians assisting, all praying before God. Glory to His great name! Then see them rise with shining faces and Pentecostal power.

Wengine wamekuja kutoka mbali kuona Pentekoste huko Los Angeles. Ndugu Mwarmenia, aliyekuja maili mia tatu, alisema, “Mimi ni kama malkia wa Sheba aliyeenda kuiona hekima ya Sulemani, ila nilipoyasikia mambo ya mikutano hii, sikuja mbali hivyo, nilikuja maili 300 tu kuona kama haya ni kweli. Na sasa nimeridhika kabisa kwamba naziona kazi za ajabu za Mungu. Kama watu hawa wenye matone machache tu kutoka kwa Mungu ni wazimu, itakuwaje mvua kubwa itakapokuja. Mvua kubwa hufuata matone.”Some have come long distances to see the Pentecost in Los Angeles. An Armenian brother, who came three hundred miles, said, "I am like the queen of Sheba who went to see the wisdom of Solomon, only when I heard about these meetings, I did not come so far, I came only 300 miles to see if this was true. And now I am well satisfied that I see the wonderful works of God. If these people who have only a few drops from God are crazy, what will it be when the shower comes. The shower follows the drops."

Yesu anasema, “Jitieni nira yangu, mjifunze kwangu.” Bwana alinionyesha kwamba nira hii ni agano la agano jipya katika damu yake, nasi tunaitia nira hii tunapobatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu. Agano hili ni agano la ndoa. Tumeoana, si kwa siku moja wala mwaka mmoja wala maisha yote, bali tumeoana milele. Nilipomwoa mke wangu ilikuwa imeamuliwa kwa maisha haya. Basi nilipoolewa na Yesu Kristo, ilikuwa imeamuliwa milele. Haleluya! Yesu na mimi tumeungana. Alinibatiza kwa upendo.Jesus says, "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me." The Lord showed me that this yoke was the covenant of the new testament in His blood, and we put this yoke on when we are baptized with the Holy Ghost. This covenant is a marriage covenant. We are married, not for one day or year or life, but eternally married. When I got married to my wife it was settled for this life. So when I got married to Jesus Christ, it was settled forever. Hallelujah! Jesus and I are united. He baptized me with love.

Tulikuwa na mkutano wa utukufu usiku jana. Ulikuwa usiku wa sita na tuna watu sita wanaonena kwa lugha. Ni ajabu kuona jinsi Bwana anavyofanya kazi na watoto wake waaminio, lakini kuna mengi ya kufanywa hapa. Kuna kundi la watakatifu wasiosoma Biblia kama watakatifu. Wanasema Biblia ni ya wasioamini, kwa hivyo hawaisomi kabisa. Laiti mtu angesaidia. Je, hamtakuja kusaidia ikiwa mnaweza, na mapema iwezekanavyo?We had a glorious meeting last night. It was the sixth night and we have six speaking in tongues. It is wonderful to see how the Lord is working with His believing children, but there is much to be done here. There is a band of saints that do not read the Bible like saints. They say the Bible is for unbelievers so they do not read it at all. O for some one to help. Won't you come and help if you can, and as soon as you can?

Mungu anafanya kazi fupi duniani leo. Hivi karibuni atakuja duniani tena. Alisema hatutamaliza miji kabla Mwana wa Adamu hajaja, kwa hiyo hatuna muda mwingi wa kupoteza. Nikumbukeni kwa watakatifu wote. Waambieni waniombee sana. Siwezi kuwaandikia wote, kwa hiyo nikumbukeni kwa wote kama mmoja. Waombeni waombee kazi huko Virginia. Inahitajika sana. Sijui Bwana atanibakiza hapa kwa muda gani. Kuna mengi ya kufanywa.God is making a short work in the earth today. He is soon coming to earth again. He said we should not get over the cities until the Son of Man should come, so we have not much time to lose. Remember me to all of the saints. Tell them to pray for me much. I can't write to all, so you remember me to all as one. Ask them to pray for the work in Virginia. It is much needed. I don't know how long the Lord is going to keep me here. There is so much to be done.

Sikupitia Danville, lakini nitaenda huko mara nitakapoweza kuondoka mahali hapa. Nilipitia New Orleans na kubadilisha gari moshi huko, na nikaweka mikono juu ya wagonjwa wawili, na kupanda mbegu njiani kutoka Houston hadi hapa — Lucy Farrow.I did not come through Danville, but I am going there as soon as I can get off from this place. I came through New Orleans and changed cars there, and laid hands on two sick, and sowed seed on the way from Houston here— Lucy Farrow.

Taarifa ya baadaye ni kwamba watu ishirini wamepokea ubatizo wa Roho Mtakatifu huko Portsmouth.A later report is that twenty have received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in Portsmouth.

Idadi ya watoto wamebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu. Dada mmoja huko Hermon amekuwa akifanya mkutano wa kila siku wa watoto na watoto watatu wamebatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu. Usiku mmoja wa Jumapili pia katika Misheni ya Mtaa wa Azusa wasichana wadogo watatu, dada, walibatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na kila mmoja wao alinena kwa lugha, na lugha mbalimbali. Ilikuwa ya kugusa kuona jinsi walivyoanza kuwaombea wengine madhabahuni. Walilazimika kuondoka na mama yao kwenda Kanada na wanatarajia kuvuka bahari kutoka huko, lakini kabla hawajaondoka Bwana aliwapa Pentekoste yao. Idadi ya watoto wameokoka wazi na kutakaswa katika mkutano wa watoto wa mchana wa Jumapili, ulioongozwa na mvulana mhubiri, Clayborn, mchana wa Jumapili na baadhi wamepokea karama ya Roho Mtakatifu, na Mungu anatumia ushuhuda wao.A number of children have been baptized with the Holy Ghost. A sister at Hermon has been holding a daily children's meeting and three children have been baptized with the Holy Ghost. One Sunday night also at Azusa Street Mission three little girls, sisters, were baptized with the Holy Ghost and each of them spoke in tongues, and different languages. It was touching to see how they went to praying for others at the altar. They had to leave with their mother for Canada and expect to cross the ocean from there, but before they left the Lord gave them their Pentecost. A number of children have been clearly saved and sanctified in the Sunday afternoon children's meeting, led by the boy preacher, Clayborn, on Sunday afternoon and some have received the gift of the Holy Ghost, and God is using their testimonies

Nguvu za kitume zitamaanisha mateso ya kitume. Kuzimu pamoja na nguvu zake zote itaachiliwa. Inatupasa kupata uti wa mgongo wa kiroho, uvumilivu wa kiroho na ung’ang’anizi utakaotuwezesha kusimama katika siku hizi za mwisho dhidi ya nguvu zote za adui. Yesu alikuja kuziharibu kazi zote za Ibilisi, naye alisema atatupa nguvu, Roho Mtakatifu akija juu yetu, nguvu zilezile alizokuwa nazo.Apostolic power will mean apostolic persecution. Hell with all its power will be turned loose. It behooves us to get a spiritual backbone, spiritual stamina and stick-to-it-iveness that will enable us to stand in these last days against all the forces of the enemy. Jesus came to destroy all the works of the devil, and He said He would give us power, the Holy Ghost coming upon us, the same power that He had.

Katika kesi ya kanisa hivi karibuni, ndugu mmoja alitoa kauli kwamba hakufikiri kamwe alipokuwa akimtafuta Mungu zaidi ingemaanisha kufukuzwa kutoka kanisa la Utakatifu. Hii inaleta akilini yule mama mzee aliyefukuzwa kanisani, na alipokuwa akishuka kilima, alisema: “Pale ni jengo la mkutano, hapa linaenda kanisa.”At a recent church trial, a brother made the remark that he little thought when he was seeking more of God it would mean for him to be turned out of the Holiness church. This brings to mind the old lady who was turned out of the church, and as she walked down the hill, she said: "Yonder is the meeting house, here goes the church."

Wanaweza kukufukuza kutoka nyumba za kanisa na mashirika ya wanadamu, lakini si kutoka kanisa lile moja. Mshukuru Mungu, kitabu hicho cha kanisa kinahifadhiwa mbinguni. Yesu alisema: “Furahini kwa kuwa majina yenu yameandikwa mbinguni.”They may turn you out of church houses and organizations of men, but not out of the one church. Thank God, that church book is kept in heaven. Jesus said: "Rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Mmoja wa viongozi wa Utakatifu alisema kwamba kanisa limefundisha siku zote utakaso kuwa ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, na hawawezi kumudu kuuacha. Zaidi ya hayo ingemlazimu kuchoma vitabu vyake na mahubiri yake. Ndugu, katika siku ile kuu ya hukumu, vitabu hivyo na mahubiri hayo vitakuwa na uzito kiasi gani ukilinganisha na neno la Mungu?One of the Holiness leaders said that the church had always taught sanctification as the baptism with the Holy Ghost, and they could not afford to give it up. Besides he would have to burn his books and sermons. Brother, on that great day of judgment, how much will those books and sermons weigh as compared to God's word?

Mwanzoni viongozi wa Utakatifu waliidhinisha kazi katika Misheni, lakini katika mkutano wao wa kambi, waliamua dhidi ya ubatizo wa Kipentekoste kama tofauti na utakaso, na pia dhidi ya kunena kwa lugha. Haya yalipigwa marufuku na yasitajwe katika uwanja wa kambi. Mkutano ule ungekuwaje kama wangeliacha Roho Mtakatifu apite njia yake? Umilele pekee utafunua hasara kubwa kwa roho kupitia viongozi ambao hawakuwaacha kondoo wenye njaa waingie katika maisha haya yenye baraka ya nguvu na Roho Mtakatifu.At first the Holiness leaders approved of the work at the Mission, but at their camp meeting, they decided against the Pentecostal baptism as distinct from sanctification, and also the speaking in tongues. These were ruled out and not to be mentioned on the camp ground. What might not that meeting have been, if they had let the Holy Ghost have right of way? Eternity alone will reveal the great loss to souls through leaders who would not let the hungry sheep enter into this blessed life of power and the Holy Ghost.

Roho Mtakatifu alipowashukia wale mia na ishirini ilikuwa asubuhi ya enzi ya Roho Mtakatifu. Leo tunaishi chini jioni ya enzi ya Roho Mtakatifu. Na kama ilivyokuwa asubuhi, ndivyo itakavyokuwa jioni. Huu ni wito wa mwisho wa uinjilisti wa siku. Kama Yohana Mbatizaji alivyokuwa sauti ya mtu aliaye jangwani: “Itengenezeni njia ya Bwana,” vivyo hivyo sauti ya onyo inatoka nchini leo kuuandaa ulimwengu kwa kuja kwa mara ya pili kwa Bwana Yesu Kristo. Malaika waliwaambia wanafunzi wake alipochukuliwa juu mbinguni, na wao wamesimama wakikodoa macho juu: “Huyu Yesu aliyechukuliwa kutoka kwenu kwenda juu mbinguni, atakuja jinsi hii hii kama mlivyomwona akienda zake mbinguni.” Yesu huyu huyu anarudi tena kuketi katika ufalme wa Baba yake. Yesu huyu huyu aliyevaa taji ya miiba na kuinuliwa kati ya mbingu na dunia. Yesu huyu huyu aliyetundikwa pale Kalvari, na sasa anaketi mkono wa kuume wa Mungu Baba, anarudi duniani. Je, hilo halitoshi kuzivutia roho zenu, wapendwa?When the Holy Ghost fell on the one hundred and twenty it was in the morning of the dispensation of the Holy Ghost. Today we are living down in the evening of the dispensation of the Holy Ghost. And as it was in the morning, so it shall be in the evening. This is the last evangelistic call of the day. As John the Baptist was the voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare ye the way of the Lord," so the voice of warning is going out through the land today to prepare the world for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. The angels said to His disciples as He was received up into Heaven, and they stood steadfastly gazing upward: "This same Jesus that was taken up from you into Heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into Heaven." This same Jesus is coming back again to sit in the kingdom of His Father. This same Jesus that wore the crown of thorns and was lifted up between heaven and earth. This same Jesus that hung over yonder on Calvary, and now sits at the right hand of God the Father, is coming back to earth. Is not that enough to ravish your souls, dear ones?

Wahubiri hawa wa mshahara kote nchini wanamaanisha nini ambao hawataki kuhubiri isipokuwa wapate mshahara kiasi fulani? Watu wamepotea mbali na alama za zamani. Makuhani hawakuwa na ardhi yao wenyewe. Walipaswa kuishi kwa zaka na sadaka. Wahudumu wa leo wamepotea mbali na alama za zamani, kwa hiyo wanatafuta mshahara kote nchini. Rudini. Hamna muda wa kupoteza. Sote lazima tuamke na kufanya jambo kwa ajili ya roho zinazoangamia karibu nasi. Je, mnataka kubarikiwa? Je, mnataka kibali cha Mungu? Kuweni watumishi wa wanadamu. Mikate na samaki havikuongezeka mikononi mwa Mkombozi wetu mbarikiwa hadi alipoanza kuwagawia wenye njaa.What mean these salaried preachers over the land that will not preach unless they get so much salary? People have wandered from the old landmarks. The priests had no land of their own. They were to live on the tithes and offerings. The ministers of today have wandered from the old landmarks, therefore they are seeking salary over the land. Get back. You have no time to lose. We must all be up and doing something for perishing souls around us. Do you want to be blest? Do you want the approbation of God? Be a servant to humanity. The loaves and fishes did not multiply in the hands of our blessed Redeemer till He began to give out to the hungry.

Mungu hahitaji mhubiri mkuu wa kitheolojia asiye na cha kuwapa watu ila vipande vya mbao na vumbi la kitheolojia. Anaweza kuchukua mnyoo na kupura mlima. Huchukua vilivyo dhaifu kuwaaibisha wenye nguvu. Anaokota kokoto barabarani na kuzing’arisha kwa kazi yake. Hata anawatumia watoto kuhubiri Injili yake. Dada mdogo, mwenye umri wa miaka kumi na minne, aliokoka, akatakaswa na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na akaenda, akichukua kundi la watenda kazi pamoja naye, na kuongoza uamsho ambapo roho mia moja na tisini ziliokoka. Wahudumu wa mshahara wanaoikataa Injili watalazimika kuacha biashara. Anawatuma wale watakaoenda bila fedha na bila gharama. Utukufu kwa Mungu kwa siku hii ya Kitume.God does not need a great theological preacher that can give nothing but theological chips and shavings to people. He can pick up a worm and thrash a mountain. He takes the weak things to confound the mighty. He is picking up pebble stones from the street and polishing them for His work. He is using even the children to preach His Gospel. A young sister, fourteen years old, was saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost and went out, taking a band of workers with her, and led a revival in which one hundred and ninety souls were saved. Salaried ministers that are rejecting the Gospel will have to go out of business. He is sending out those who will go without money and without price. Glory to God for this Apostolic day.

Mshukuru Mungu kwa njia ya kutoa toleo hili la pili la Apostolic Faith. Toleo hili kubwa limelipiwa kwa kujibiwa maombi. Toleo la mwisho la nakala 5,000 lilitumwa kote Marekani na ulimwenguni na hivi karibuni liliisha, hata tulilazimika kukataa maombi mengi ya gazeti. Wakati huu tunachapisha 10,000. Tungeweza kutumia maelfu kadhaa zaidi mara ya mwisho kwa manufaa. Hatuoni inahitajika kamwe kulitangaza gazeti, kwa sababu habari za kazi zimeenea mbali na mbali. Watu wanafurahi kusikia kuhusu mmiminiko huu wa ajabu wa wokovu wa Injili ya zamani. Na si ajabu, wanakufa njaa kwa vipande vya mbao vya kitheolojia. Msijali wahubiri wanasema nini wala mtu yeyote, ingieni katika wokovu wa Kipentekoste.Thank God for the means with which to get out this second number of the Apostolic Faith. This large issue is paid for in answer to prayer. The last issue of 5,000 was sent all over the United States and the world and was soon exhausted, so that we had to refuse a good many requests for papers. This time we publish 10,000. We could have used several thousand more last time, to good advantage. We do not find it at all necessary to advertise the paper, because the news of the work has gone far and wide already. The people are rejoicing to hear of this wonderful outpouring of old time Gospel salvation. And no wonder, they are starving on theological shavings. Never mind what the preachers say or anyone else, go in for Pentecostal salvation.

Dada M. Ella Judy, mwalimu katika Shule ya Vipofu ya Columbus, Ohio, alikuja Los Angeles kwa likizo yake ya kiangazi. Aliingia katika Misheni ya Mtaa wa Azusa muda mfupi baada ya kufika, na alihisi kwamba Mungu yuko pale. Alikuwa ameteseka sana kwa kukosa usingizi na matatizo mengine na alikuwa roho yenye njaa kubwa. Zamani alihisi kwamba Bwana alimpa ahadi kwamba atakuwa mmoja wa bibi arusi wake. Alikuwa amemwambia, “Omba utakalo,” naye alijibu: “Mapenzi yako yatendeke.” Kisha ilikuwa furaha iliyoje kwake kuchagua karama kubwa hivyo kwa ajili yake. Baadaye imani yake ilishindwa, lakini Mungu alikuwa mwaminifu.Sister M. Ella Judy, a teacher in the Blind School of Columbus, Ohio, came to Los Angeles for her summer vacation. She dropped in the Azusa Street Mission soon after her arrival, and felt that God was there. She had been a great sufferer from insomnia and other troubles and was a very hungry soul. In the past she had felt that the Lord gave her the promise that she should be one of His bride. He had said to her, "Ask what ye will," and she had answered: "Thy will be done." Then what joy it was for Him to choose so great a gift for her. Afterward her faith failed, but God was true.

Takriban saa moja kabla ya gari moshi aliyopaswa kuondoka nayo Los Angeles kuondoka, Bwana, katika chumba kidogo cha juu cha misheni, alimbatiza kwa neema katika Roho Mtakatifu na kumpa ushahidi wa Biblia. Hakuweza kunena lugha ya Kiingereza kwa muda. Iliondolewa naye alinena lugha ya Roho, akiwaelekeza wale waliokuwa karibu naye kwa Yesu. Ilikuwa mahali pa mbinguni. Dada yetu alitiwa muhuri kama mmoja wa bibi arusi na alikuwa na furaha sana. Tunatarajia kumwona tena Los Angeles. Bwana amemwita kwa kazi yake. Amemtumia kuwashinda roho zamani, na sasa kwa kuwa ana kipawa cha Kipentekoste, tunatarajia atatumiwa zaidi sana na Bwana.About an hour before the train left Los Angeles on which she was to go, the Lord, in the little upper room at the mission, graciously baptized her with the Holy Ghost and gave her the Bible evidence. She could not speak the English language for some time. It was taken away and she spoke the language of the Spirit, pointing those about her to Jesus. It was a heavenly spot. Our sister was sealed as one of the bride and she was very happy. We expect to see her back in Los Angeles. The Lord has called her to His work. He has used her in winning souls in the past, and now that she has the Pentecostal enduement, we expect her to be much more used of the Lord.

Bwana aliweka muhuri wa idhini yake juu ya kuondoka kwa wamisionari kwenda Afrika, tarehe 15 Septemba. Kwa saa mbili hivi kwenye kituo cha gari moshi, watakatifu waliimba, wengine wakilia na kufurahi katika Roho, na wengine wakicheza mbele za Bwana. Dada Wiley alipokuwa akihubiri Injili kwa umati, mmoja wa maafisa, akiwa na hasira, alijaribu kuvunja mkutano, lakini watakatifu walianza kuomba, na wakaruhusiwa kuendelea bila kusumbuliwa kwa muda, hadi ndugu mmoja alipoanza kunena kwa lugha. Hili lilionekana kumchochea shetani na Ndugu Lee alitolewa nje barabarani, jambo lililosababisha mkutano pale. Mungu amegawa fedha kwa ajabu kuwatuma wamisionari.The Lord put His seal of approval upon the departing of the missionaries for Africa, September 15. For about two hours at the depot, the saints sang, while some wept and rejoiced in the Spirit, and some danced before the Lord. While Sister Wiley was preaching the Gospel to the crowd, one of the officials, being angry, tried to break up the meeting, but the saints began to pray, and were allowed to continue undisturbed for some time, till a brother began to speak in tongues. This seemed to stir the devil and Bro. Lee was put out into the street, which resulted in a meeting there. God has wonderfully supplied the means to send the missionaries.

Bwana anatutuma kuhubiri Injili, lakini si kuomba. Mtu yeyote anayeomba fedha haiwakilishi Imani ya Kitume (Apostolic Faith), kwa kuwa inaendeshwa kwa sadaka za hiari. Yesu aliwaamuru wapeane Injili bure. “Mmepata bure, toeni bure.”The Lord sends us to preach the Gospel, but not to beg. Anyone soliciting money does not represent the Apostolic Faith, as it is carried on by free-will offerings. Jesus commanded them to give the Gospel freely. "Freely ye have received, freely give."

Hakuna kitu kidogo kuliko Injili nzima ya Yesu Kristo kitakachotosha katika siku hizi za mwisho.Nothing less than the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ will suffice in these last days.

Sisi si waponyaji wa kimungu zaidi ya kuwa waokozi wa kimungu. Uponyaji hufanywa kupitia Mungu Mwenyezi.We are not divine healers any more than we are divine saviors. Healing is done through the Almighty God.

Mwanamke mmoja huko San Pedro alikuwa mgonjwa sana, akiteseka maumivu makali hata alikuwa karibu kupoteza fahamu na mwili wake ukawa mgumu. Alikuwa karibu na wendawazimu. Watakatifu waliitwa kumwombea, na mmoja alipoweka mkono juu yake aliponywa mara moja na akaamka na kupika chakula cha jioni siku ile.A woman in San Pedro was very sick, suffering such great agony that she was almost unconscious and her body rigid. She was almost insane. The saints were called to pray for her, and as one laid her hand upon her she was immediately healed and arose and cooked dinner that day.

Dada E. Thomas alikuja kwa ajili ya uponyaji wa kifundo cha mkono wake kilichoteguka na mifupa ikiwa imetoka mahali pake hata kikawa kigumu na kinauma sana. Maombi yalipotolewa, ungeweza kuona Bwana akifanya kazi katika kifundo cha mkono, akipanga mifupa iliyotoka mahali pake, n.k., naye akafanya kazi kamilifu, akikiweka kifundo cha mkono katika umbo ili aweze kukikunja bila maumivu.Sister E. Thomas came for the healing of her wrist which had been sprained and the bones so out of place that it was stiff and very painful. As prayer was offered, you could see the Lord working in the wrist, arranging the bones, etc., that were out of place, and He did a perfect work, putting the wrist into shape so that she could bend it without pain.

Dada wawili wapendwa tuliowajua miaka iliyopita, Bi. May J. Sharps na Bi. Roba Schoepf, wakisikia habari za mikutano hii kwa kusoma Apostolic Faith, walikuja kutoka Orange county, na kabla ya kurudi wote wawili walipokea Roho Mtakatifu na ushahidi wa Biblia. Hakika Bwana anabariki gazeti hili dogo kwa roho nyingi zenye njaa.Two dear sisters that we have known years ago, Mrs. May J. Sharps and Mrs. Roba Schoepf, hearing of these meetings through reading the Apostolic Faith, came from Orange county, and before they returned they both received the Holy Ghost and Bible evidence. The Lord is certainly blessing this little paper to many hungry souls.

Yesu alisema: “Mtu asipokaa ndani yangu, hutupwa nje kama tawi, naye hunyauka.” Sasa, ukikata tawi lililonyauka, labda utakuta funza ameliua. Mkristo anapoingia dhambini, hunyauka na si tawi la Kristo tena. Kisha kabla hujagundua, anazaa matunda ya mwili. Mara matunda ya mwili yanapoonekana, kila mtu anajua kwamba wewe ni mwenye dhambi.Jesus said: "If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch and is withered." Now, if you cut off a withered branch, you will find, perhaps, a worm has killed it. When a Christian goes into sin, he is withered and is no longer a branch of Christ. Then the first thing you know, he is bearing the fruits of the flesh. As soon as the fruits of the flesh appear, everybody knows you are a sinner.

Ndugu G.W. Batman na mkewe wameokoka, wametakaswa na kubatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu na wana karama ya lugha. Wameshapakia kila kitu kwenda Monrovia, Liberia, Afrika. Wana watoto wadogo watatu, lakini wako tayari kumtumaini Bwana. Wamekuwa na wito kwa nchi hiyo kwa miaka. Ndugu Batman alisema Mungu alimpa maono ya mji kwenye pwani ya magharibi ya Afrika, na kusema kwamba anapaswa kwenda huko. Ndugu Meade, mmisionari aliyekuwa huko, alisema ilikuwa maelezo kamilifu.Bro. G.W. Batman and wife are saved, sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost and have the gift of languages. They are all packed up for Monrovia, Liberia, Africa. They have three little children, but are willing to trust the Lord. Have had a call to that land for years. Bro. Batman said God gave him a vision of a town on the west coast of Africa, and said he should go there. Bro. Meade, a missionary who has been there, said it was a perfect description.

Msifuni Mungu kwa wokovu unaoleta ushahidi. Mungu hutupa ushahidi kwamba tumehesabiwa haki, Roho hushuhudia kwamba tumetakaswa na tunapompokea Roho Mtakatifu, yeye hushuhudia kupitia sisi, kama ilivyoandikwa katika Mdo. 2:4, kunena kwa lugha nyingine. Yesu alikuwa na ushahidi kwa kila kitu. Alipozaliwa, malaika waliimba katika uwanda wa Bethlehemu, alipobatizwa katika Roho Mtakatifu, alikuwa na ushahidi wa njiwa wa mbinguni na sauti kutoka Mbinguni, alipofufuka kutoka kwa wafu, malaika walishuhudia kaburini, na alipopaa, malaika walishuhudia kwamba atakuja tena. Kwa nini tusiwe na ushahidi wa Biblia, ushahidi wa kimiujiza ambao watu hawatalazimika kuchukua neno lako?Praise God for a salvation that brings a witness. God gives us a witness that we are justified, the Spirit witnesses that we are sanctified and when we receive the Holy Ghost, He witnesses through us, as recorded in Acts 2:4, the speaking in other tongues. Jesus had a witness for everything. When He was born, the angels sang on Bethlehem's plain, when He was baptized with the Holy Ghost, He had the witness of the heavenly dove and the voice from Heaven, when He arose from the dead, the angels witnessed at the tomb, and when He ascended, the angels witnessed that He would come again. Why not have the Bible witness, a supernatural witness that people will not have to take your word for?

Mwinjilisti Daniel Awrey alisikia habari za uamsho huu wa Kipentekoste alipokuwa Dudleyville, Arizona, na akaongozwa na Bwana kuja. Anasema kwamba karibu miaka kumi na mitano iliyopita, alipopokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu, aliona mwali wa moto ukishuka juu ya kichwa chake na Bwana alichukua udhibiti wa ulimi wake, akimfanya aombe kwa lugha nyingine. Hakutambua maana ya lugha mpya wakati huo. Sasa anamtazamia Mungu kuirejesha, anapomtuma tena kwa roho zenye njaa.Evangelist Daniel Awrey heard of this Pentecostal revival while in Dudleyville, Arizona, and was led of the Lord to come. He says that about fifteen years ago, when he received the baptism with the Holy Ghost, he saw a flame of fire come down on his head and the Lord took control of his tongue, making him pray in another language. He did not realize the significance of the new tongue at that time. He is now looking for God to restore it, as He sends him back to hungry souls.

Mtu aliyekuwa akitumia tumbaku kwa miaka ishirini na mitano alikuwa akitafuta madhabahuni ili hamu iondolewe. Alikuwa na kipande cha tumbaku mfukoni mwake. Alikitoa na kumpa mmoja wa watenda kazi wa madhabahuni. Na mara Bwana alianza kubariki roho yake, naye akapata ushindi juu ya adui yake wa zamani. Hakuweza kupata msaada hadi aliposafisha mifuko yake. Watafutaji wengi wana rafu fulani iliyofichwa nyuma ya mlango inayohitaji kusafishwa kutoka sanamu zake.A man who had been using tobacco for twenty-five years was seeking at the altar to have the appetite taken away. He had a plug of tobacco in his pocket. He took it out and gave it to one of the altar workers. And immediately the Lord began to bless his soul, and he got victory over his old enemy. He could get no help till he cleaned up his pockets. Many seekers have some hidden shelf behind the door that needs cleaning out of its idols.

Mtu mmoja aliniambia: “Ningeogopa kushuka madhabahuni na kutafuta nguvu hizo za ajabu mnazozisema, shetani anaweza kunipa kitu.” Nini! Je, unafikiri ninaposhuka nikiwa nimefunikwa na damu ya Yesu, na kumtafuta anibatize katika Roho Mtakatifu kwamba atanipa nyoka? “Na ni nani miongoni mwenu, mkiwa ni baba, mwanawe akimwomba mkate, atampa jiwe? Au akimwomba samaki, atampa nyoka badala ya samaki? ... Basi Baba yenu wa mbinguni atawapa Roho Mtakatifu hao wamwombao.” — Luka 11:11.A man said to me: "I would be afraid to get down at the altar and seek the wonderful power that you tell about, the devil might give me something." What! Do you think when I get down covered with the blood of Jesus, and seek Him to baptize me with the Holy Ghost that He is going to give me a serpent? "If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone, or if he ask a fish will he for a fish give him a serpent? How much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him."—Luke 11:11.

Wakristo wanalala katika viti vyao kanisani na wahubiri wa kukodishwa wanalala katika mimbari zao. Lazima tuwe na kitu cha kuwaamsha watu. Lugha ni kama kengele, zinazowaamsha watu. Wanaamka kwa ukweli kwamba Mungu yuko nchini. Kuhani alikuwa akivaa kengele hekaluni, ili watu wajue yu hai. Kama zilikoma kulia, walijua amekufa. Maadamu Roho Mtakatifu yumo ndani yetu, ataendelea kulia kwa sauti kuhusu Yesu.Christians are sleeping in their pews in the churches and hireling preachers are sleeping in their pulpits. We have got to have something to wake people up. The tongues are like a bell, ringing the people up. They are waking up to the fact that God is in the land. The priest used to wear bells in the temple, so that the people could know he was alive. If they ceased to ring, they knew he was dead. As long as the Holy Ghost is in us, He will continue to ring out Jesus.

Mwenye dhambi anakuja kwa Bwana akiwa amefungwa katika dhambi na giza. Hawezi kufanya wakfu wowote kwa sababu amekufa. Uzima lazima uwekwe ndani yetu kabla hatujaweza kuwasilisha uzima wowote kwa Bwana. Lazima ahesabiwe haki kwa imani. Kuna Mwana-Kondoo asiye na doa wala dosari aliyechinjwa mbele za Mungu kwa ajili yake, na anapotubu kwa Mungu kwa dhambi zake, Bwana humrehemu kwa ajili ya Kristo, na kuweka uzima wa milele rohoni mwake, akimsamehe dhambi zake, akiosha uchafu wa hatia, naye anasimama mbele za Mungu amehesabiwa haki kana kwamba hajawahi kutenda dhambi.A sinner comes to the Lord all wrapped up in sin and darkness. He cannot make any consecration because he is dead. The life has to be put into us before we can present any life to the Lord. He must get justified by faith. There is a Lamb without spot and blemish slain before God for him, and when he repents toward God for his sins, the Lord has mercy on him for Christ's sake, and puts eternal life in his soul, pardoning him of his sins, washing away his guilty pollution, and he stands before God justified as if he had never sinned.

Kisha inabaki dhambi ile ya asili ya zamani ndani yake ambayo hawajibiki nayo hadi apate nuru. Anasikia kwamba “Yesu, ili awatakase watu kwa damu yake mwenyewe, aliteswa nje ya lango,” naye anakuja kutakaswa. Hapo yuko Yesu, Mwana-Kondoo asiye na dosari, madhabahuni. Yesu anaichukua roho ile yenye uzima wa milele ndani yake na kuiwasilisha kwa Mungu kwa kusafishwa kikamilifu na kutakaswa kutoka dhambi yote ya asili na ya Adamu. Na Yesu, Mwana wa Mungu, anamsafisha kutoka dhambi yote, naye anafanywa mzima kabisa, mwenye kutakaswa na mtakatifu.Then there remains that old original sin in him for which he is not responsible till he has the light. He hears that "Jesus, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered without the gate," and he comes to be sanctified. There is Jesus, the Lamb without blemish, on the altar. Jesus takes that soul that has eternal life in it and presents it to God for thorough purging and cleansing from all original and Adamic sin. And Jesus, the Son of God, cleanses him from all sin, and he is made every whit whole, sanctified and holy.

Sasa yuko madhabahuni tayari kwa moto wa Mungu kushuka, ambao ni ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu. Ni karama ya bure juu ya moyo uliotakaswa na kusafishwa. Moto unabaki pale ukiwaka daima katika utakatifu wa Mungu. Kwa nini? Kwa sababu ametakaswa na ni mtakatifu na yuko madhabahuni daima. Anabaki pale na Shekina kuu ya utukufu inawaka daima na kujaza nuru ya mbinguni.Now he is on the altar ready for the fire of God to fall, which is the baptism with the Holy Ghost. It is a free gift upon the sanctified, cleansed heart. The fire remains there continually burning in the holiness of God. Why? Because he is sanctified and holy and on the altar continually. He stays there and the great Shekina of glory is continually burning and filling with heavenly light.

W.J. Seymour.W.J. Seymour.

Ndugu Wm. Pendleton na washiriki wake thelathini na watano walipofukuzwa kutoka kanisa la Utakatifu na milango ya kanisa lao kufungwa juu yao, walialikwa na Ndugu Bartleman na watenda kazi wengine kutumia kanisa la Mtaa wa Nane na Maple Avenue ambalo lilikuwa limefunguliwa tu kwa kazi ya Kipentekoste, na Mungu amekuwa akiwatumia kuliko wakati wowote. Na baadhi ya watakatifu waliokataliwa kutoka kanisa la Wanazarene huko Elysian Heights kwa sababu ya ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na ushahidi wa lugha, walifungua mikutano ya maombi ya nyumbani ambapo roho zenye njaa zilikusanyika, na katika mahali pote viwili vilivyotajwa hapo juu mikutano wakati mwingine hudumu usiku kucha na roho zinapita katika uzoefu wa Biblia. Hatuwezi kufanya lolote dhidi ya kweli bali kwa ajili ya kweli.When Bro. Wm. Pendleton and thirty-five of his members were turned out of the Holiness church and their church doors closed on them, they were invited by Bro. Bartleman and other workers to occupy the church at Eighth Street and Maple Avenue that had just been opened up for Pentecostal work, and God has been using them as never before. And when some of the saints were rejected from the Nazarene church at Elysian Heights on account of the baptism with the Holy Ghost and evidence of tongues, they opened cottage prayer meetings where hungry souls flocked, and in both of the above named places meetings sometimes go on all night and souls are coming through into Bible experiences. We can do nothing against the truth but for the truth.

“Kweli iliyokandamizwa chini itainuka tena. / Miaka ya milele ya Mungu ni yake; / Bali kosa lililojeruhiwa hujikunja kwa maumivu, / Na hufia miongoni mwa waabudu wake.”"Truth crushed to earth will rise again. / The eternal years of God are her's; / But error wounded writhes in pain, / And dies among its worshipers."

Katika California, ambapo hapakuwa na umoja kati ya makanisa, wanakuwa kitu kimoja dhidi ya harakati hii ya Kipentekoste. Lakini, mshukuru Mungu, chanzo kinatoka mbinguni na hakiwezi kukatwa kutoka chini. Watu wapendwa wa kanisa hawajui wanachofanya. Wengi wao wana njaa na wanakuja na kusema: “Hiki ndicho nilichokuwa nakitamani kwa miaka.” Mungu anawavuta watu wake pamoja na kuwafanya kitu kimoja. Hakuna kanisa jipya wala mgawanyiko wa mwili wa Kristo unaoundwa. Kristo hakuwahi kuwa na kanisa ila moja. Tunaweza kufukuzwa kutoka majengo makubwa ya mbao na matofali, lakini “Kwa Roho mmoja sisi sote tulibatizwa tuwe mwili mmoja.”In California, where there has been no unity among churches, they are becoming one against this Pentecostal movement. But, thank God, the source is from the skies and cannot be cut off from below. The dear church people know not what they do. Many of them are hungry and coming and saying: "This is just what I have been longing for, for years." God is drawing His people together and making them one. No new church or division of the body of Christ is being formed. Christ never had but one church. We may be turned out of the big wood and brick structures, but "By one Spirit are ye all baptized into one body."

Mahali pangu pa ibada liliponyakuliwa, nilisema: “Bwana, nilikutumaini mara moja ukanipa mahali pazuri zaidi,” na, msifuni Mungu, alinipa mahali pazuri kuliko wakati wowote maishani mwangu na akanipa watu wengi zaidi wa kusikiliza Injili kuliko hapo awali. Mungu hataruhusu kamwe vitu vichukuliwe kutoka kwetu bali atatupa bora kuliko hapo awali. Hakuna pazia wala kivuli kati ya mbingu na roho yangu leo. Ninapata zaidi kutoka kwa Mungu kuliko wakati wowote maishani. Matarajio yangu ya mbinguni yanazidi kuwa na nguvu. Hakuna maisha yanayompa mtu uhakika wa mbinguni kama maisha katika ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na moto. Mungu Baba, Mungu Mwana, na Mungu Roho Mtakatifu, wanaweza kutumia viungo hivi kwa utukufu wake mwenyewe.When my place of worship was taken away from me, I said: "Lord, I trusted you once and you gave me a better place," and, praise God, He gave me the best place I ever had in my life and gave me more people to listen to the Gospel than I ever had before. God will never allow things taken from us but He will give us better than ever before. There is not a vail or shadow between heaven and my soul today. I am getting more from God than ever in my life. My prospects of heaven are getting stronger and stronger. There is no life that gives a man such an assurance of heaven as the life in the baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, can use these members to His own glory.

Tumekuwa tukifanya mikutano yetu ya mitaani mbele ya baa kwenye kona ya mitaa ya San Pedro na ya Pili. Shetani alijaribu mwanzoni kutufukuza kwa kumwaga maji mengi pale na kuyafagia ili kufanya ardhi iwe matope. Lakini watenda kazi waliendelea, matope au bila matope, na wakapata baraka ya ajabu, wakisimama na kupiga magoti ndani ya matope. Bwana amekuwa katika mikutano kwa nguvu kuu. Mikutano ya mitaani katika Pasadena na Whittier pia imefanyika kwa ushindi.We have been holding our street meetings in front of a saloon at the corner of San Pedro and Second streets. The devil tried at first to drive us away by throwing a lot of water there and sweeping it about to make the ground muddy. But the workers went on, mud or no mud, and got a wonderful blessing, standing and kneeling in the mud. The Lord has been in the meetings in great power. Street meetings in Pasadena and Whittier have been held also with victory.

Makutaniko kama haya hapa na pale ulimwenguni yanamaanisha nini? Yesu anarudi kumchukua bibi arusi wake. Itachukua muda gani? Kwa jinsi nguvu hizi za ajabu zinavyoenea ulimwenguni leo, si muda mrefu. Tunamtazamia Mungu kutenga kundi la wanaume na wanawake kutoka Los Angeles watakaobeba Injili hii ulimwenguni kote, watu walio radhi kuacha yote na kubeba Injili. Tuko katika A.B.C. tu ya nguvu hizi za ajabu za Mungu zitakazoufagia ulimwengu. Tumelowesha tu nyayo za miguu yetu katika nguvu za Mungu zitakazodhihirika katika siku hizi za mwisho.What do such congregations as this mean here and there over the world? Jesus is coming back to take His bride. How long is it going to take? The way this wonderful power is spreading over the world today, not very long. We are looking for God to separate a company of men and women from Los Angeles that will carry this Gospel over the whole world, people that are willing to forsake all and carry the Gospel. We are only in the A.B.C. of this wonderful power of God that is to sweep over the world. We have only gotten the soles of our feet wet in the power of God that is to be manifest in these last days.

Tunawashukuru, ndugu na dada wapendwa, kwa barua zenu za kushukuru gazeti, zinazoonyesha kwamba Mungu amelifanya baraka. Zinatulipa zaidi ya kazi yote ya kuchapisha gazeti. Tunawashukuru kwa orodha za majina mliyotuma na sadaka zinazotuwezesha kutuma magazeti kwa roho nyingine zenye njaa.We thank you, dear brothers and sisters, for your letters of appreciation of the paper, showing that God has made it a blessing. They more than pay us for all the labor of publishing the paper. We thank you for the lists of names you have sent and the offerings which enable us to send the papers to other hungry souls.

Maombi yenu ya kuombewa uponyaji na wokovu na ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu yanawasilishwa mbele ya kusanyiko la watoto wa Mungu. Hatuwezi kuweka tarehe za maombi, kwa hivyo tazameni juu na tarajieni baraka kutoka mbinguni wakati wowote. Maombi yanawasilishwa mapema iwezekanavyo. Tutafurahi kusikia Bwana anafanya nini kwa ajili yenu. Msipopata jibu mara moja, labda kuna kitu upande wenu kinachohitaji kuondolewa. Mwacheni Roho achunguze moyo wenu na maisha yenu.Your requests for prayer for healing and salvation and the baptism with the Holy Ghost are presented before the assembly of God's children. We cannot set dates for prayers, so look up and expect the blessing from heaven at any time. Requests are presented as soon as possible. We shall be glad to hear what the Lord is doing for you. If you do not get the answer right away, perhaps there is something on your part that needs to be gotten out of the way. Let the Spirit search your heart and life.

Tumeni orodha zenu za anwani kwa gazeti. Kama kuna watu wanaotaka gazeti litumwe mara kwa mara, tafadhali sema hivyo nasi tutaweka majina yenu kwenye orodha ya kudumu. Kwa wengine tutatuma nakala moja au mbili tu hadi tusikie kutoka kwao.Send in your lists of addresses for the paper. If there are some who want the paper sent regularly, please state it and we will put your names on the permanent list. To the others we will simply send one or two copies till we hear from them.

Hatuna muda wa kuwaandikia wote, kwa hivyo tutaliacha gazeti litumike kama barua. Litatolewa mara nyingi kadiri Bwana anavyotoa njia na litalipiwa kila mara kabla halijatoka.We have not time to write to all, so we will let the paper do for a letter. It will be issued as often as the Lord provides the means and will always be paid for before it comes out.

Tunamshukuru Bwana kwa njia hii yenye baraka ya kuchapisha gazeti, tukimtumaini kwa njia. Ni njia ya kupumzika na huokoa muda mwingi. Pia inatuwezesha kulituma mbali na mbali. Tunaomba Mungu abariki jumbe zake kwa wasomaji. Jumbe nyingi kati ya hizi zimeandikwa kwa mkato wa haraka (shorthand) katika mikutano ya nguvu kuu, jumbe zilizovuviwa na Roho Mtakatifu. Kwa Mungu iwe utukufu wote.We thank the Lord for this blessed way of publishing the paper, trusting Him for the means. It is a restful way and saves much time. It also enables us to send it far and wide. We pray for God to bless its messages to the readers. Most of these messages have been taken down in shorthand in meetings of great power, messages that are inspired by the Holy Ghost. To God be all the glory.

Dada mmoja ambaye alikuwa na kutokwa damu kwenye mapafu kwa miaka alishushwa sana hivi karibuni, akipata kutokwa damu kwa nguvu mara saba mfululizo. Alikuwa akikaribia mto na alisikia jina lake likiitwa mara tatu na mjumbe wa mbinguni, lakini alijibu kwamba hakuhisi anaweza kusema amepigana vita vizuri na kuilinda imani. Kisha kuvutwa kuelekea ufuo wa pili kukakoma. Watakatifu walimwombea, naye akainuka, na kuvaa, akiwa amepona kabisa. Alienda mezani na kula chakula chake cha jioni na baadaye alicheza na kuimba nyimbo kadhaa. Amepokea ubatizo katika Roho Mtakatifu na Mungu amemwinua kuhubiri Injili nzima.A sister who has had hemorrhages of the lungs for years was brought very low lately, having seven hard hemorrhages one after another. She was nearing the river and heard her name called three times by a heavenly messenger, but she answered that she did not feel she could say she had fought a good fight and kept the faith. Then the drawing to the other shore ceased. The saints prayed for her, and she arose, and dressed, being perfectly healed. She went to the table and ate her dinner and afterwards played and sang several hymns. She has received the baptism with the Holy Ghost and God has raised her up to preach the whole Gospel.

Siku ya ajabu ilitumiwa kwenye ufuo wa Terminal Island tarehe 11 Septemba. Magari manne yaliyojaa watu yalishuka kutoka misheni, na kuimba, sifa, maombi na kufurahi, pamoja na kuhubiri Injili, vilifanya mkutano wa kuendelea njia nzima. Watu themanini na watano walibatizwa baharini. Hii ilikuwa ibada ya pili. Ni mahali pazuri kwa ibada hii kwa kuwa kuna banda linaloketisha mamia ya watu na tulipewa matumizi ya bure ya jengo la kuogea na vyumba vyake vyote. Ibada mbili zilifanyika bandani. Nguvu za Mungu zilikaa juu ya ibada ya ubatizo. Hakika mbingu na dunia zilikutana.A wonderful day was spent at the Terminal Island beach September 11. Four cars packed with people went down from the mission, and singing, praise, prayer and rejoicing, as well as preaching the Gospel, made it a continual meeting all the way. Eighty-five were baptized in the ocean. This was the second service. It is a beautiful place for this service as there is a pavilion seating several hundred people and we were given free use of the bath house and all its rooms. Two services were held in the pavilion. The power of God rested on the baptismal service. Heaven and earth certainly came together.

Yesu anatafuta watu watakaoiamini injili. Hajawahi kuibadilisha injili kwa njia yoyote tangu alipoitoa kama agizo. Wengi wanachukua utakaso kuwa nguvu. Wanasimama wanapoondolewa dhambi ya asili, na Kristo kukaliswa kwenye kiti cha enzi moyoni; lakini Mungu anataka tuendelee na kujazwa Roho Mtakatifu; ili tuwe mashahidi wake hata mwisho wa dunia. Nyakati za ujinga huo Mungu alizifumbia macho, lakini sasa anawaamuru watu kila mahali watubu. Bwana anarejesha karama zote kwa kanisa lake. Anataka watu wenye imani katika neno lake na katika Roho Mtakatifu.Jesus is searching for a people that will believe the gospel. He has never changed the gospel in any way since He commissioned it. Many take sanctification to be the power. They stop when they have original sin taken out, and Christ enthroned in the heart; but God wants us to go on and get filled with the Holy Ghost; that we may be witnesses unto Him to the uttermost parts of the earth. The times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth men everywhere to repent. The Lord is restoring all the gifts to His church. He wants a people who have faith in His word and in the Holy Spirit.

Yesu hakubandikwa msalabani tu, bali alining’inia pale hadi alipokufa. Hakushuka msalabani kama walivyomwambia afanye, ingawa alikuwa na uwezo wa kufanya hivyo. Vivyo hivyo nasi, tunaposulubiwa pamoja na Kristo, hatupaswi kushuka na kuishi kwa ajili ya nafsi tena, bali kukaa msalabani. Kufa kila wakati kwa nafsi ni njia ya kumfuata Bwana wetu.Jesus was not only nailed to the cross, but hung there till He died. He did not come down from the cross as they told Him to do, though He had the power to do so. So with us, when we are crucified with Christ, we should not come down and live for self again, but stay on the cross. A constant death to self is the way to follow our Master.