Janzen, Jacob H. (1878-1950) - Revision history

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	J. H. Janzen was a fearless seeker of truth — the Christian truth. We common ~~peole~~, having chosen or having been chosen for a calling in life, usually manage to say mostly those things which are advantageous to us and our chosen field. We quickly develop a sense for things which are "proper." J. H. Janzen too possessed this faculty, but there was another one more important to him — the desire to seek the truth and to express it with little regard as to whether it would mean for him a personal gain or a loss and whether it would be in harmony with that which is usually expected of a minister. A year ago he wrote:		J. H. Janzen was a fearless seeker of truth — the Christian truth. We common people, having chosen or having been chosen for a calling in life, usually manage to say mostly those things which are advantageous to us and our chosen field. We quickly develop a sense for things which are "proper." J. H. Janzen too possessed this faculty, but there was another one more important to him — the desire to seek the truth and to express it with little regard as to whether it would mean for him a personal gain or a loss and whether it would be in harmony with that which is usually expected of a minister. A year ago he wrote:

	<blockquote>''"Nimmer erlösche dein Hunger nach Licht.''<br>		<blockquote>''"Nimmer erlösche dein Hunger nach Licht.''<br>

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	<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Well-Known Bishop of Ontario Church Died February 16</span></span></p>		<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Well-Known Bishop of Ontario Church Died February 16</span></span></p>
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	<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">SERVICES HELD AT WATERLOO LAST SUNDAY </span></span></p>		<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">SERVICES HELD AT WATERLOO LAST SUNDAY </span></span></p>
	<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">FOR DR. J. H. JANZEN</span></span></p>		<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 14pt">FOR DR. J. H. JANZEN</span></span></p>

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	See last article by Dr. Janzen on page 7.		See last article by Dr. Janzen on page 7.

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	''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1950 Mar 7 p. 151		''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1950 Mar 7 p. 151

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	<center><font size="+2~~"><span style="font-family: Old English~~">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''~~</span>~~</font></center>		<center><font size="+2">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</font></center>

	<center><h3>by C. Krahn</h3></center>		<center><h3>by C. Krahn</h3></center>
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	J. H. Janzen was a fearless seeker of truth — the Christian truth. We common peole, having chosen or having been chosen for a calling in life, usually manage to say mostly those things which are advantageous to us and our chosen field. We quickly develop a sense for things which are "proper." J. H. Janzen too possessed this faculty, but there was another one more important to him — the desire to seek the truth and to express it with little regard as to whether it would mean for him a personal gain or a loss and whether it would be in harmony with that which is usually expected of a minister. A year ago he wrote:		J. H. Janzen was a fearless seeker of truth — the Christian truth. We common peole, having chosen or having been chosen for a calling in life, usually manage to say mostly those things which are advantageous to us and our chosen field. We quickly develop a sense for things which are "proper." J. H. Janzen too possessed this faculty, but there was another one more important to him — the desire to seek the truth and to express it with little regard as to whether it would mean for him a personal gain or a loss and whether it would be in harmony with that which is usually expected of a minister. A year ago he wrote:

			<blockquote>''"Nimmer erlösche dein Hunger nach Licht.''<br>
			''Waharheit siegt, drum verzage nicht!''<br>
			''Lass dir den Glauben nicht rauben!''"</blockquote>

			In Russia, Janzen had been a teacher and was elected into the ministry. By the time he came to Canada, 25 years ago, he had established himself as a writer, a field in which he was a pioneer. Mennonites being tillers of the soil have produced few writers. Among those that will be remembered by future generations J. H. Janzen will be prominent.

			Arriving in Canada at the age of approximately 45 he acquired mastery of the English language more readily than most people in a similar situation, and was thus enabled to serve repeatedly in various Mennonite congregations in the United States and write his articles in the English language. thus he became well known and beloved by many. His last lecture tour in the United States was made a year ago when he served, as he had done before, at the Bethel College Bible Week.

			The ease with which he learned the English language is only one demonstration that he remained an inquirer and a learner all his life. He remained young in spirit and was therefore understood by the young — a born educator. One only wishes that a man with his talents could have devoted his time and energy without constant struggle to earn his daily bread. The articles which he was sending to the editors of our papers up to the last day of his life illustrate that he was a hard worker. Janzen was ready to be called home by his Lord an Savior in whom he trusted in childlike faith, but he was not ready to "retire' as long as he could labor. In one of his last poems he expresses his readiness and his farewell as follows:

			<blockquote>''Der Winter treibt sein rauher Spiel,''<br>
			''Mir ist's zu kalt. Mir wird's zu viel!''<br>
			''Der Wintersturm heult hohl.''<br>
			''Lebt wohl!'' </blockquote>


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	<center><font size="+2"><span style="font-family: Old English ~~text M T~~">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</span></font></center>		<center><font size="+2"><span style="font-family: Old English">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</span></font></center>

	<center><h3>by C. Krahn</h3></center>		<center><h3>by C. Krahn</h3></center>

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	<center><font size="+2"><span style="font-family: Old English text">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</span></font></center>		<center><font size="+2"><span style="font-family: Old English text M T">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</span></font></center>

	<center><h3>by c. Krahn</h3></center>		<center><h3>by C. Krahn</h3></center>

	<span style="font-variant:small-caps">'''Death'''</span> has removed the pen from the untiring hand of J. H. Janzen, and his lips have been sealed for this life. To many, in both the old and new world, he has ministered as writer, as teacher, and as pastor. On February 16, 1950, he was taken from our midst.		<span style="font-variant:small-caps">'''Death'''</span> has removed the pen from the untiring hand of J. H. Janzen, and his lips have been sealed for this life. To many, in both the old and new world, he has ministered as writer, as teacher, and as pastor. On February 16, 1950, he was taken from our midst.

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	<center><font size="+2">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</font></center>		<center><font size="+2"><span style="font-family: Old English text">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</span></font></center>

			<center><h3>by c. Krahn</h3></center>

			<span style="font-variant:small-caps">'''Death'''</span> has removed the pen from the untiring hand of J. H. Janzen, and his lips have been sealed for this life. To many, in both the old and new world, he has ministered as writer, as teacher, and as pastor. On February 16, 1950, he was taken from our midst.

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			J. H. Janzen was a fearless seeker of truth — the Christian truth. We common peole, having chosen or having been chosen for a calling in life, usually manage to say mostly those things which are advantageous to us and our chosen field. We quickly develop a sense for things which are "proper." J. H. Janzen too possessed this faculty, but there was another one more important to him — the desire to seek the truth and to express it with little regard as to whether it would mean for him a personal gain or a loss and whether it would be in harmony with that which is usually expected of a minister. A year ago he wrote:

Jlynch at 16:22, 3 December 2013

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	''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1950 Mar 7 p. 151		''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1950 Mar 7 p. 151

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			<center><font size="+2">'''Jacob H. Janzen 1879-1950'''</font></center>



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Jlynch at 21:26, 15 May 2012

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	See last article by Dr. Janzen on page 7.		See last article by Dr. Janzen on page 7.


			''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1950 Mar 7 p. 151


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Jlynch at 21:14, 15 May 2012

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	''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 23 ~~Feb 1950~~ p. 1		''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1950 Feb 23 p. 1

	Birth date: 1878		Birth date: 1878