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Studies in the Christ-Life at Brother Eldred's
By Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle
Second Evening's Study.
"I WONDER if Jack can remember why this cruel King Herod caused the death of those innocent babes," questioned Brother Eldred.
"Why, papa, he wanted to kill Jesus, and--"
"Yes," interrupted Florence, "yes, he thought if he killed all the babes in the city and neighborhood where Jesus lived that he would be quite sure of killing Him among the others."
"But, Jack, why was Herod so anxious to murder the Christ child? What harm would He ever do Herod?"
"He was a jealous, bad man, and was afraid Jesus would be king some day, instead of him."
"Yes," replied Sister Eldred, "but I think that the Jewish priests and rulers had given the king a wrong impression of the Messiah. He was to come in humility and poverty, instead of grandeur and display, and instead of a royal crown He was to wear a crown of thorns."
"Then do you think, Tom, that Jesus would ever have sought an earthly kingdom? What does Jesus say about His mission? Please read John 18:36."
"'My kingdom is not of this world: if My kingdom were of this world, then would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now is My kingdom not from hence,'" repeated Sister Eldred before Tom could turn to the text. "No; there was not the least danger. We see from this that Jesus would never seek to occupy any earthly throne. But how did it happen that the divine Babe was not slain with the other children of Bethlehem? Alice, suppose you read Matt. 2:13," continued her mother.
"'And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.'"
"You see how tenderly God watched over His Son. Even tho His mission to this earth would not be accomplished until He should give His precious life for the world, the time for His death had not yet come. He had a wonderful work to accomplish, and all the wrath of the dragon could not cut short one single hour of that precious life, until that work was done."
"Do you not believe, father," questioned Tillie, "that the Lord cares for us, too, and keeps us from danger every day, until our life-work is done, and that we each have our particular work to do for Him?"
"Yes," continued Tom, "and do you not almost think, father, that perhaps the Lord marks out our path for us, and that if we live as near Him as we ought, we shall be led by His angels?"
"Most certainly I do," replied Brother Eldred, "I can believe nothing else, since He has assured us that the angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him. But, Margie, my child, what were these men called who saw this star which led them to the Christ child?"
"Wise men, I think, papa, and they were also called Magi."
"Were these men Jews, father?" asked Jack.
"No, my son, and more than this, they were looked upon as heathen by the Jews. But altho they did not have the light which the favored people of God had always enjoyed, still they were living up to the little light they had far more perfectly than were the Jews. But, Alice, did these men succeed in finding the Babe?"
"O yes, sir; they found Him and His mother over in Bethlehem, for the shining star went before them and guided them."
"I wonder if this was a real star, or if it was a comet?" interrupted Jack.
"I suppose it was a glorious company of angels, my son," replied his mother. "Now," she continued, "will you tell me where Joseph and Mary lived at this time, Alice?"
"In the city of Nazareth, Galilee, I believe, mother."
"Why did they visit Bethlehem, Florence?"
"They went to be registered in their own tribal city, because Caesar Augustus, who then ruled the whole known world, decreed that every one must thus do. So Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem, because that was the city of David, and they belonged to the house of David—mother says King David was their ancestor."
"Very good; but do you suppose they really were required to pay their taxes at this time, Alice?" smiled Brother Eldred.
"Why yes, I think so, father; of course Joseph and Mary were poor people, but I suppose they just had to pay their taxes for all that."
"Well, please read the first verse of the second chapter of Luke, reading the margin, and we shall see."
"'And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the world be enrolled in order to be taxed.' Well, father, I never thought of reading the margin of that verse before," said Alice.
"Were there any others whom the Lord took special pains to notify of the birth of the Child Jesus? Will you answer, Florence?"
"Yes, papa; the angels came to some shepherds who were keeping their sheep at night. The shepherds saw the sweet Babe before the wise men."
"Can you tell me, Tillie, where the record concerning the shepherds is found?"
"Why in Matthew, I suppose, isn't it, father?"
"No, no," interrupted Tom. "Matthew doesn't say a word about it, neither does Mark; but Luke tells the whole story, in the second chapter. I thought as Tillie did until I looked it up."
"Very good—but now perhaps we have given as much time as we should to the study, for this time. Next Friday evening we will study the life of Jesus as a child. Let us each learn all we can thru the week."
"Before we close, father," smiled Sister Eldred, "let us hear another little poem, about the 'Slaying of the Innocents.' I think Alice will repeat it, will you dear?"
"I'll try, mother," replied Alice, as she made her bow.
"The Slaying of the Innocents."
"Like passing dream the days go by
Since, in the brightening Orient sky,
The wise men saw the shining star
Gleam over Bethlehem's hills afar,
And since the shepherds' hearts were stirred,
By sweetest song ear ever heard.
"But ah! those echoes scarce had died
O'er Judah's hills and vales so wide,—
Those hills and vales which lately flung
The echoes back from angel tongue,—
Ere, from those selfsame hills, arise
Loud wails of anguish to the skies.
"O Herod! heedest thou not the cry
Of Rachel's anguish, rising high,—
That long, loud wail of mortal pain
From tender babes thy sword hath slain?
Why dost thou raise thy puny arm
To do the Lord's Anointed harm?
Dost thou not know the Eternal One
Will shield His well-beloved Son?"
"To far-off Egypt's friendly land
He journeys, led by angel hand;
There safe from cruel rage, is borne,
While Ramah's daughters weep and mourn.
O crafty Herod, vain thy might,
When waged against Eternal Right:
Vain, vain shall be thy godless boast,
Thy conflict with the Lord of hosts."
A Dear Bargain.
"It is a jolly knife," said Ted, admiringly.
"There are three blades besides the corkscrew," said Tom; "it could not have cost less than half a dollar."
"What made him give it to you?" said Ted. "I wish he had taken it into his head to give it to me."
"Why, I'll tell you," said Tom, laughing. "He's so green, you know. I gave him my red alley for it, and the medal I picked up in the road; and I told him the medal was silver and the alley was real marble and worth a lot of money, and he thinks he's got a great bargain."
"O," said Ted, "that alters the case! I would not have it at that price if you gave me a hundred pounds as well."
"Why not," said Tom, "if he's such a softy as to believe everything you tell him?"
"He's welcome to sell his knife how he likes," said Ted, turning on his heel, "but I would not sell my character for all the knives in the world."—Boys' and Girls' Companion.
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OUR NEXT TWO ISSUES.
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NOTWITHSTANDING the contempt and ridicule which have been heaped upon the doctrine of our Lord's second coming by unbelievers without and within the church, notwithstanding the mistakes which deluded and fanatical and mistaken believers have made, and the reproaches they have brought upon the Master, the second coming of Christ is still a great Bible subject, of which the Scriptures speak from beginning to end, and around which all the hopes of the Christian center. Christians can not therefore refuse to study the subject, to learn the truth of the teaching of God's word upon it.
To assist all such we shall present the subject in our next two issues just as simply, scripturally, clearly as we know how under the following divisions:
He Will Come Again.
The Manner of His Coming.
Shall We Know of His Coming?
His Coming the Hope of the Church.
What Christ's Coming Means to the Earth.
What Christ's Coming Means to the Sinner.
What Christ's Coming Means to His People.
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Protestants in France.—The Northern Messenger, of Canada, March 15, says that "over 100 Protestant churches in France have agreed upon some sort of union. The first three articles of the union agreement read as follows: 'In Jesus Christ, as Son of the living God, and Saviour of men; the unique religious value of the Bible, document of the progressive, revelation of God; and the right and duty of churches and of believers to put into practice free investigation in harmony with the rules of the scientific method, and the reconciling of modern thought with the Gospel.' The form of union adopted is the Presbyterian, and the governing body a general synod." They will find themselves so weakened by higher criticism, of which the "scientific method" and "modern thought" are other terms, that they will never be an aggressive, reforming force in the republic. Poor France, and poor Protestantism!
The Standard Dictionary Company, 1 Union Square, New York, has leased the plates and taken over the sale of all Funk & Wagnalls Company's Standard Dictionary, including the school, trade, and subscription editions. All orders or inquiries for prices and terms should be sent to the above address. The manager is Mr. V. M. Coryell. There is no better dictionary published.
The Foes of the Church.—The church of Christ has nothing to fear from without. Skepticism and infidelity may bring to bear all their forces, may ridicule the most sacred truths, but they can not prevail against those who stand in the strength of Christ and His truth. What the church has most to fear is the infidelity and faithlessness within her own precincts. If she admits the spirit of the world, if she compromises with evil, if she willingly holds within her membership the open transgressor, the sin-lover, the worldling, she is nourishing and cherishing on her own life that which will prove her destruction. As with the Christian so with the church, the only foes to be feared are those admitted within. By bidding them come in the church bids Christ depart. By cherishing His presence, by feeding on His word, by watching against sin, we keep the foes without. The danger to the church is from within. Let her keep her own so pure, and she need fear nothing from without.
America and the Vatican.—We are continually finding in the daily press evidences of the growing friendliness between the United States Government and the Papacy. This is not a matter of friendly courtesy between an officer of the United States Government and some other man who may occupy a high position in the Catholic Church, but it is between men holding official positions in both governments, and the news items, originating in Catholic sources, are careful to emphasize the fact. For instance, we are told in a daily sheet of April 16 that "Don Henrique Jose Reed da Silva (Portuguese), Bishop of Traganopolis, a special envoy of the pope," "a close friend of the American minister in Lisbon," comes with letters to Chief Justice Beatty of California Supreme Court. It is not a healthy indication when government officials are specially friendly with any church officials, especially when that church claims to be the maker and destroyer of governments.
A clipping is sent us by the National Tribune, Washington, D. C., of March 28, containing the statement that the grafters of San Francisco had used $225,000 of the gold contributed by the East to the stricken people of San Francisco. But, bad as the grafters are, this is absolutely denied. Seemingly they have grasped almost everything that was in sight up there in San Francisco, and extravagance and unwisdom may have been used in the matter of contributions, but we believe the evidence has shown that there has been no dishonesty to any extent in connection with the administration of charity funds.
FOUR EXCELLENT TRACTS.
FOUR tracts of the Apples of Gold Library were laid upon our table this morning, the first reprinted since the fire. These are most excellent and helpful tracts on practical subjects. They are Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 10 of A. G. L. The first one is "Looking unto Jesus," by that splendid evangelical man, Theodore Mono. Helpful indeed it ought to be to every one who longs for a Saviour and Comforter. No. 2 is "The Christian's Privilege," by Mrs. E. G. White. We know of no tract of its size that will be more helpful to the struggling soul than this little publication. No. 3, "The Sure Promises of God," by C. H. Spurgeon. The title indicates the character of the tract, a wonderful help to the believer in Jesus Christ. No. 10, "The Benefits of Bible Study," by Mrs. E. G. White, points out the importance of Bible study, how that study should be made the first consideration, how the Bible should hold its rightful place in the Christian's life, how there are gems of wonderful truth to be obtained from that word thru the earnest seeking and following after God. It certainly will prove helpful to the Bible student. The price of each is one cent, single copy; one hundred, fifty cents. The four can be obtained for five cents. Of course if one is getting them for free distribution the better way is to get large quantities. They are certainly worthy of wide distribution, and are very convenient to slip into a letter to a friend.
Prophecies and Prophecies
A big trust conference will be held May 28-31, in Chicago. It is expected that there will be an attendance from all the great corporations of the country and from all the various states. Government control will be one of the principal subjects of discussion. This conference is a sign of the times.
Prophecies and Prophecies.—The daily, and especially the Sunday papers, are noting the fearful forecasts which have been made by Spangler and Madam De Thebes concerning the world and America for the next two or three years. They predict the destruction of New York, Boston, and Chicago, disappearance of the Hudson River, the pushing up of a great mound in the vicinity of Chicago which will utterly destroy that city, the sinking of the entire Atlantic coast line, and many other things. There are thousands upon thousands who will give heed to these predictions, and pay no regard whatever to the prophecies of the word of God. In the Bible, we have the history of this world from its beginning to its close. It is the most up-to-date Book there is in existence to-day. It tells us just what will be the fate of the earth and of those who dwell upon it. Men may seek to confirm it by vision, or set it aside by dreams;
it is for the child of wisdom to know what the word declares. "The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath My word, let him speak My word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah." Jer. 23:28.
A newspaper item recalls what has been stated as a fact that Washington was first called Rome, and that a creek which flowed thru the city was spoken of as the Tiber. It is also stated that the first owner of the land upon which the capital was located was named Pope. There are many who do not know a still more important fact, and that is that the early Republic of Rome is to a great extent typical of the later Republic of America, and that the ending of the latter may be read in that of the former.
