Section 28

An age of storm

The impact of the “Christian” Occident and its culture had begun to bring either profound changes or complete disintegration.

Vigor and geographic expansion characterized all three of the major forms of Christianity.

Christianity becomes world-wide in both the Southern and Northern Hemisphere.

The unity which all Christians in principle believed should characterize the followers of Christ.

Vigor of the Christian Response

Christianity was the major impelling motive in healing and relief on a larger scale than had ever before been seen.

A growing fellowship was making friendly contacts with thousands in other branches of Christianity.

Indigenous forms of Christian art and music were appearing.

Chief architects men and women who were moved and sustained by Christian faith.