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the use of the case-system or clinical method ; and for the 

 adoption as a main subject of research, of the study of 

 the relation of the kingdom of God to the associative 

 life of man. 



The next requisite in the programme is the direct 

 Ministry of Teaching upon the problem. The church 

 must, from her throne of power, the pulpit, preach 

 a message for the times. The need of the hour is that 

 of a clearer understanding on the part of Christian men 

 and women of the present situation. 



We even venture to suggest some topics of discourse, 

 not as exhaustive, but suggestive ; and first the Problem 

 itself. We as pastors need to take up with our people 

 a serious study of the problem. Evidence accumulates 

 from many quarters that our people will welcome such 

 discussion. These needs are very real in the experience 

 of our people, though inarticulate. Their very expres- 

 sion is itself the first step towards setting at liberty 

 those who are crushed. 



Again, we should speak upon the merits of life on the 

 farm. There is indeed an attraction in the city: 



The sun's on the pavement 



And the current comes and goes, 

 And the grey streets of London 



They blossom like the rose. 

 The bluebells may beckon 



The cuckoo call and yet, 

 The grey streets of London 



I never may forget. 

 And the green country meadows 



Are fresh and fine to see; 

 But the grey streets of London 



They're all the world to me.* 



* Rosamund Watson, " A Song of London." 

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