OCTOBER, 1889.] [XII., No. 1. ECHOES FROM PARIS. EDITED BY MRS. EMMA E. HORNIBROOK. EVAN ARTHUR LEIGH, Esq., Town Hall Buildings, Manchester. F. A. BEVAN, Esq. Rev. Professor BLAIKIE, D.D. Captain DENNISTOUN, R.N. Council in Paris. WILLIAM FOWLER, Esq. The Rev. BRAMLEY HART, 4, Rue Roquepine. The Rev. R. T. DE CARTERET, 51, Boulevard Bineau, Neuilly. J. T. B. SEWELL, Esq., Solicitor to the British Embassy, 54, Faubourg St. Honoré. Hon. Sec. of Paris Council.-J. H. BARNARD, Esq., M.D., 34, Rue Washington. Hon. Physician.-Dr. FAURE-MILLER, 28, Rue Matignon, Champs Elysées. Hon. Phy. of "Washington House."-J. H. BARNARD, Esq., M.D., 34, Rue Washington. Honorary Secretaries of Association. Mrs. TRAVERS LEWIS, 77, Avenue Wagram, Paris. Mrs. F. W. TREMLETT, Belsize Parsonage, N.W., London. General Secretary.-Mr. W. AUGUSTUS MORLEY, 22A, Queen's Road, Bayswater, W. London Committee. President.-H.R.H. the PRINCESS MARY ADELAIDE, DUCHESS OF TECK. The Countess of ABERDEEN. J. D. ALLCROFT, Esq. Lady ELIZABETH BIDDULPH. C. H. BOUSFIELD, Esq. Mrs. E. H. CHAPMAN. Mrs. WILSON CREWDSON. The Rev. N. J. DEVEREUX, M.A. The Hon. G. M. GLYN. READER HARRIS, Esq. The Rev. B. M. KITSON. The Rev. G. P. MERRICK, M.A. Mrs. ROBERT MILLER. The Rev. C. J. RIDGEWAY, M.A. Mrs. ALDWIN SOAMES. The Marchioness of Tavistock. Mrs. C. CARUS-WILSON. Honorary Secretaries of London Committee. Miss CLAVERING, Harrogate. Miss CAVE, 17, Palace Gate, Kensington, W. Hon. Assistant Secretaries. G. A. MASSINGHAM, Esq. (Messrs. Barclay & Co.), 54, Lombard Street, E.C., London. C. EDMONDS, Esq., Manchester and Salford Bank, St. Ann's Street, Manchester. (Continued on page 16.) ECHOES FROM PARIS. GOD'S GIRDING. "I girded thee."-Isaiah xlv. 5. RUE service is not always self-chosen. We might go further, and say, in one sense it is never self-chosen. There may be a peculiar aptitude in the individual for the part he or she has to sustain; a strong possession of the mind and heart; even what is recognized as "gift," which in other circumstances might lack development. Still we must look deeper. Who gave the bias to the mind? the training to the whole moral and spiritual nature? Even He who has prepared the field for its exercise, and in His own fitting season will introduce the worker to his work. "The right person in the right place." How often we use these words unthinkingly; not reflecting that no one can be in the right place unless it is the very place God would have him fill. No one can fill it worthily but in the grace that cometh from above. Mrs. Lewis has gone forth from our midst. Before the Echoes from Paris, so long conducted by her, have again told their silent tale to the friends who look for a poor lone, disappointed woman sobbed out, "Oh, if I could only see Miss Ada Leigh !" Nor is this all. Miss Leigh, before she contemplated the withdrawl for a season from more active service, organized a band of workers, true-hearted and single of purpose, with whom she could be in constant communication. Thus she will not be virtually separated from her work, but continues its Directress, while all is now under the general supervision of a lady who has been connected with it from the struggles and difficulties of its earliest years. Many visitors have passed through the Homes during the late crowded season in Paris; and, as may be remembered, we were honoured by a visit from their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales, and their daughters. The Visitors' Books testify not only to the royal commendation, but to the pleasure and gratification all felt on learning the origin of the work, and seeing its present efficiency. "I girded thee." It was a Divine commission to an individual; the Sovereign of the universe speaking in power to His creature; the God of love and grace reminding a servant of His claim. With the felt need of some one to care for the bodies and souls of the friendless English girls in Paris came a sense of responsibility, and with the commission the strength. Miss Leigh did not ened, the tried delivered, and many "made on." work suffer loss at this juncture? We t will. It demands united effort, and a ual responsibility. Let our pulses throb voice of God speaking to us-ay, even us, for who can shake off His claim? g forth salvation I will direct Let go My captives, not for 1, saith the Lord of Hosts" (Isa. xlv. sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth dereth the heart consider it? and shall o every man according to his works?" Rather let Mrs. Lewis, when she visits loved labours, but a few months hence creased interest, quickened intelligence, elpers. So shall she be able to echo the Well done!" FOR THE WORKERS: THE LIVING SACRIFICE. arist was once offered." and present unto Thee ourselves." the altar every day most precious and most gladly brought, |