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and me twice, but it was then shortly after the six-day war, and
each time some war event prevented our meeting. I told him I had
read his autobiography, and so I felt I knew him almost as if we
were old friends. I mentioned that I am now in the process of
finishing the last four chapters of VOLUME II of my autobiography,
covering events from the end of 1959 to the present. Immediately
he asked if I would do him the favor of presenting him with the
first copy, specially autographed, as soon as VOLUME II is off
the press -- which I hope will be within two or three months. I
suggested that he do as I'm doing, and get out a revised edition,
bringing his own autobiography up to the present. It was published
prior to 1967, and covered none of the most hectic experiences of
his life, from the 1967 war to the present.
At first glance, I noticed His Majesty has aged somewhat
from his pictures of or prior to 1967. His smile was so
enthusiastically REAL and sincere, I almost put my arms around him
on that first greeting -- and perhaps next time I will. And I'm
sure he'll do likewise. Kings never, or almost never, address any
common citizen with the title of respect, "Sir." Yet, His Majesty
continually addressed me as "Sir," -- a truly unusual honor
according me respect -- partly because of age, party because he
knows well that I am not only President of three colleges, but
human leader of the Worldwide Church of God.
King Hussein had sent the Jordanian Ambassador to the
United States from Washington to Pasadena, to represent Jordan at
the opening concert of the Ambassador Auditorium last April, 7, 8,
and 9. The Ambassador flew from Washington to Amman, so that he
might be there to welcome me on my arrival in Jordan. He was there
waiting to greet me as I stepped down from our plane.
In Jordan I had personal visits also with the Crown Prince,
King Hussein's younger brother, with the Prince and Princess, his
other brother and wife, with the Prime Minister, the Minister of
Information, the President of the University, and numerous other
officials high in the Government.
On my arrival, one of King Hussein's personal cars and
driver were placed at my disposal full-time while I was in Amman.
There was a large reception held in my honor one night, and a large
banquet another night sponsored by the Minister of Information in
my honor. They had me on television and radio news picturing and
reporting nearly all of the meetings with various officials.
President Nixon had just visited Amman the week before, and my
visit was treated by the press almost in the same light. This
was the warm, enthusiastic, beginning which I'm sure will lead
to an important testimonial dinner on the next visit, to be
attended by some 50 or 60 of the nation's leaders, and then on
the next visit, a full public appearance campaign like the one
in Manila, to be attended by thousands of the nation's leading
people, hearing the True Gospel, with the approval of the
Government.
Co-Workers, I know it is hard for our Co-Workers in the
United States and Canada to realize that these other countries
are not at all like the United States and Canada. I think I may