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Signs of the Times

Oct 10, 1911

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Oct 10, 1911

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

By Editor

"WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? THE MORNING COMETH"

Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, California

"IF YE WILL INQUIRE, INQUIRE YE."

By Editor

This Inquirers' Department is conducted for the purpose of helping those who are studying the Bible. The answers are oftentimes only suggestive. They are never to be considered infallible, only as they agree with the infallible Word. The writer who may answer them does not consider that his opinion is infallible. He will simply give the best that he has, and plead with the inquirer to search the Word. Such questions only will be answered as, to the editors, seem to minister to the good of the readers and to the mission of the paper. We can not answer repeatedly in the same volume questions upon the same scripture. The name and address must accompany question, not for publication, but as an evidence of good faith, and that answer may be made by letter if deemed advisable. No letters are answered which do not contain the name of the writer. It is well always to enclose stamp for reply.

3579—Dancing

By William Warren Prescott

Is it wrong to dance?

W. T.

We presume that this is written by a Christian, and one who has conscientious scruples. Let us reason with him. Is that the right way to ask the question? Is it the better way to say, Is it wrong to do this or that or the other? Rather, is not the form of the question which the Christian ought to propound: Will this glorify God? Will this advance His cause? The question which came to the apostle Paul when he was stricken down on the Damascus road was, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" not, Lord, what can I get rid of doing? or, Lord, how can I please myself and yet not do wrong? The one rule which ought to guide the Christian is, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

Now there are many things against which there is no prohibition in the Bible. The Bible is not a mass of prohibitions, or a set of mere rules; it is a book of great principles, and it is the principles of righteousness which ought to guide the Christian in all that he does. Of course there is dancing and dancing, and we read of those who danced, in the Scriptures; the children danced; David danced before the Lord when the ark was taken up to Jerusalem. Maidens danced. But we have no example whatever, nor approval whatever, of promiscuous dancing among the sexes. Look at it in this light: First of all, is there any good in it whatsoever? Is it not utterly worthless, in and of itself? Would you invite Jesus to a dance?

Secondly, is it not unhealthful, dancing generally in bad air, in close rooms, at unseasonable hours, and oftentimes in a dress that restricts the motion of the body and the proper functions of the lungs? Nearly always it is carried to excess in late hours and in overstrain of nerve and muscle. Really, it ought to be discarded because of its unhealthfulness, oughtn't it?

Thirdly, its associations. The tendency is inevitably downward. Dancing-masters have themselves confessed to this, and have told of the ruined lives and characters which began with the dancing-school and dancing parties. There is a better way, and he who finds the better way, the exercise that God wants him to have in treading willing paths in His service, will have no desire to follow a dancing life; and this brings us back to the one great principle: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

3581 — What Shall She Do?

By Editor

A woman is divorced from her first husband because of cruelty. By him she had children. Later she marries a second husband who has children, and four more are born to her after the second union. The second husband is a tobacco fiend, cruel, sneering, of passionate temper and disposition. As she looks upon it now, she feels that she made a mistake when she married him, that she went contrary to Scripture in separating from her former husband. Would it be her duty to leave him, or shall she stay with him, bringing her children up under adverse influences and a wrong example? C. A.

These are questions which lie outside of the design of the "Question Corner." They are questions of conscience which each one must decide for himself. If the writer of these answers knew the parties, understood so far as man can what was involved, he might be able better to answer such questions; but the persons involved are utterly unknown to him. He can only raise certain other questions, entreat this woman to seek God and seek Him earnestly to know His will, and knowing His will act accordingly.

First of all, she is separated from her first husband by civil law. She could not go back to him again. Secondly, she is united with her present husband by civil law. If she should leave him, she is still married to him, and he is the father of most of her children. If she should leave him, what would she do, and where would she go? Would she not by that very act place herself upon the devil's ground, and would he not seek to lead her astray over the same course that she followed first? Then there is the salvation of her children. It is possible — for it has been done again and again before — that children have been brought to Christ and have remained earnest Christians, notwithstanding all the opposition of a father. The mother has taken such a wise and loving course that all the sympathies lay with her, and whatever the father could do, it has not affected them, otherwise than to bring them nearer to their mother and the Lord. On general principles we would say, Let this sister abide as she is, being a faithful wife and mother in all things, and letting His grace conquer. Pray that God may change the heart of her husband. There is great power to touch hearts, in Christian patience and fortitude; and tho this life may not see its fruits, the life to come will. Above all things else, let her live for her children.

3578—Did They Have a "Chance" for Eternal Life?

Is it not taught that millions of the race have died without God and without hope in the world? that they have never heard the Gospel, or heard of the name of Jesus? How can their condemnation be just, if they have never had a chance for eternal life?

J. A. O.

Not one single intelligent soul has lived upon this earth since time began but that has had sufficient to save him if he would but grasp it. The 19th Psalm and the 10th chapter of Romans are clear proof of this, as well as the first chapter of Romans. There have millions died without hope and without God; but it was because they put God far away, and would not cherish the hope. The invisible things of God are seen in the visible. The fact that God is a God of infinite power and wisdom, as revealed in His works, to the logical, thoughtful mind, demonstrates that He is a God of power and of love. Jesus Christ is the true light "that lighteth every man that cometh into the world." To every soul there comes some ray of light. This is shown in the experience of missionaries who have found heathen in the darkest lands living up to all the light they had. It is not knowledge that saves; it is love and loyalty. "The eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him." They may be heathen who are guilty of many sins of ignorance; but if their heart is perfect toward the little light they have, that light is sufficient to save. One ray of light followed leads to the center of light. One ray of light from the throne of God followed will lead to God and His salvation. Our English name of Jesus may not be known. The thought is not the name, but in the character. We know what Russell's plan of the ages indicates; it is a soothing song to the men who are in wickedness so to continue. It utterly rejects the universality of God's law, and leads men to trample it underfoot. That man who has truly grasped the government of God, who sees the bearing of the law of God in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who knows the love of God, knows that the Lord will and has left all without excuse. The idiots, the insane, the fools, the irresponsible, will die; but the responsible ones will have to give an account of the light which they have had.

3580 — Do the Dead Sleep? 1 Thess. 4:14

By Editor

Please explain 1 Thess. 4:14. It means much to me. B.

The passage in question reads as follows: "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." Surely the text would indicate that the dead are asleep, and those who are sound asleep are certainly unconscious. The wise man declares that the dead know not anything. Eccl. 9:5. Then there are other passages which teach the same thing. The question, however, regarding this text seems to be, "will God bring with Him." But this is not difficult at all, if we understand what it means. What does it mean? "Will God bring with Him." From where does God bring them? Heb. 13:20 throws some light upon it: "Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus." From where did God bring Christ? He brought Him from the dead. From what will God bring those who sleep? He will also bring them from the dead, even as He brought Christ. The "with" does not always mean at the same time, but in the same company. Christ is identified with His own. A kindred thought is expressed in 2 Cor. 4:14: "Knowing that He which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you." And 1 Cor. 6:14: "And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by His own power." Then the text and question simply mean that God will bring from the dead with, or through, our Lord Jesus Christ those who are sleeping in Him. This text is in harmony with all the others.

3582 — Judas and Destiny, Matt. 26: 23

By Editor

"And He answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with Me in the dish, the same shall betray Me." Was there any destiny in the word "shall"?

We do not so understand it. It was simply a declarative foreknowledge of our Lord. God knew that Judas would betray Him, and He simply gave the sign by which His disciples should know. God's foreknowledge does not indicate foreordination. He sees the course that men will follow. He foretells and forewarns.

Reading the Gospels

Sunday	October 15	Mark 9, 10
Monday	" 16	" 11-13
Tuesday	" 17	" 14
Wednesday	" 18	" 15, 16
Thursday	" 19	John 1, 2
Friday	" 20	" 3, 4
Sabbath	" 21	" 5, 6

We close the Gospel of Mark in our first four days' reading. Of wonderful interest are the closing chapters of each of the Gospels. In the early part of our Lord's life, there are only typical instances given of His teaching, of His miracles, of His wonderful works. These typical instances, however, are wonderfully comprehensive. Not a soul who has lived since but what may find in them hope for his condition, however sad it may be. But in the last year of our Lord's life, and especially in the last few weeks, there is wonderful detail given. Every moment throbs with importance, every event is full of meaning. The last part of the 16th chapter of Mark has been questioned by some of the textual critics. The note in the American Revised Version states that two oldest Greek manuscripts, and some other authorities, omit from verse 9 to the end. Nevertheless, some of the older manuscripts have this passage. Simply because it is omitted from the two older manuscripts would not indicate that it does not belong to the Gospel. It would be easy, in these ancient manuscripts, to lose some of the sheets upon which the Gospel had been transcribed; and much more easy to lose the last than those which would come within the book. And yet, it is not uncommon to find whole passages missing from some of the earlier Gospels. Alford believes that it is genuine inspiration, tho it may not have been written at the time that Mark wrote the Gospel. It might have been added later. Everything internal indicates that it is of the same authority as what precedes, and it is in perfect harmony with the rest of the Scripture.

The Gospel by John was written by the beloved apostle about the year 90, or a little later than that—some have thought just before his death, while he was at Ephesus. The style of it is very simple, but the thought is many times very profound. Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between what he reports our Lord as saying, and what he himself says. The one thing, however, which stands out above everything else in the Gospel is that our Lord came to give life. Christ is the central object of faith, and the source of life. In the very beginning of the Gospel (verses 1-14) there are set forth three great things—the person of Christ, what it meant to reject Him, and what it means to accept Him—the new life in the regeneration, as children of God. John himself is supposed to be the younger son of Zebedee and Salome. It has been suggested, and it seems quite probable, that his mother was the sister of our Lord's mother. Consequently, he was cousin of Jesus. See John 19:25.

We sincerely wish and pray that our readers may find day by day life in these precious words of life.

Walk in the Light

By Mrs. E. G. White

A MODERN CITY AT NIGHT Copyright photo by "Harper's Weekly."

WHEN John was cast into prison, he sent messengers to Jesus to inquire, "Art Thou He that should come? or look we for another?" For an answer to this inquiry Jesus showed them His works. "And in that same hour He cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind He gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the Gospel is preached."

Jesus had seen these messengers as they left John, and He was prepared to answer them. He wrought as only God could for those who were afflicted and suffering, and under the cruel power of the destroyer. He who was seeking to deliver, manifested His mighty power, and wrought wonderful miracles. The voice of the mighty Healer penetrated the deaf ear; a word, a touch of His hand, opened the blind eyes to behold the light of day, the scenes of nature, the faces of friends, and the face of the Deliverer. Jesus rebuked disease and banished fever. His voice reached the ears of those who were dying, and they arose and became strong.

Enslaved demoniacs obeyed His voice, and their madness left them, and they worshiped Him. All this was witnessed by the disciples of John, and they bore back to John the report of Christ's marvelous works. This report was as heaven's light flashing in amid the darkness of the prison. John accepted and appreciated this light.

And Jesus said to His followers: "Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light." These words apply to us as well as to them. There is great reluctance to discern and gratefully receive the light from heaven. Moral darkness covers the earth, and gross darkness the people. Satan has the heart service of the world;

his hellish shadow pervades and overshadows all human society; and how positively essential that Christ's professed followers should be channels of light! Says Christ, "Ye are the light of the world;" then how important that we place ourselves directly under the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness! Those who are sanctified through the truth, will be bright and shining lights in the world.

The whole earth is to be lightened with the glory of God. But how difficult for some to see and acknowledge the light and be converted, that Christ may heal them! The atmosphere of selfishness, pride, formality, and self-righteousness surrounds their souls, and it is very difficult for them to discern light as light and appreciate it. Some walk away from the light into darkness; and how much greater is the darkness that enshrines their souls because they have had the light! Refusing to walk in the light, they stumble at most precious things. Refusing to see the truth, they stumble, and know not at what they stumble. The light that has been graciously given has not been appreciated and brought into the practical life, and many are not doers of the Word. Every true believer should have a realization of the solemn responsibility before God, to be a missionary seeking to save those that are lost. We should see armies of consecrated workers seeking to do not their own will or pleasure, but the will of God. They should be laborers together with God. They should work, pray, and continually look to Jesus, who is the author and finisher of their faith. Those who surrender wholly to God, will put thought, and prayer, and earnest, consecrated tact into their labors.

Young men and young women, if you are true disciples of Christ, you will consecrate every talent, and be able to reach out for the unconverted, by ways and methods that will be effective. You will be active, working agencies for Christ. In every church there should be devoted workers. All should realize that they are to seek counsel of God, that by well-directed personal efforts they may save souls for whom Christ died. No sinner should come within the sphere of a Christian's influence and feel that his interest has not been enlisted on the side of Jesus, the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sin of the world. Those who profess to believe the truth, should walk in the light of the precious beams of the Sun of Righteousness.

Who of our youth will give themselves to God for the purpose of laboring for the salvation of their fellow youth? Who will put their talent out to the exchangers? Who will feel their sacred accountability, and put to use every ability given them of God to win souls? Young men and young women, can not you form companies, and, as soldiers of Christ, enlist in the work, putting all your tact and skill and talent into the Master's service, that you may save souls from ruin? Let there be companies organized in every church to do this work. It is stated that when the householder left his servants, he gave "to every man his work." Not one was to be idle. I appeal to both the young and the old, and ask, Is Jesus your personal Saviour? If you do not realize that He is yours, by all means make Him yours. Then without delay teach others what you have experienced in the Christian life. Instead of being as frail reeds blowing in the wind,

show yourselves as those who have root in themselves — that you believe and that you practise the truth, and its sanctifying power is upon your life and character. Then you will be walking in the light while you have the light.

No one can labor successfully for souls, without true, earnest, unselfish interest.

Those who do so labor to see souls converted, will themselves grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. They will not have a dwarfed experience in the things of God. They will be learners in the school of Christ, and educators as well, making known to others the things which they have learned of Jesus.

Sabbath Reform Predicted for the Last Days

By A. R. Ogden

The Sabbath a Perpetual Institution—No. 3

By A. R. Ogden

Sabbath Reform Predicted for the Last Days

THAT we are living in the "time of the end," "the last days" spoken of repeatedly in the Bible, is believed by many Christian people of all denominations. It is proclaimed as a definite "present truth" to-day in practically all the world. "And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matt. 24:14. The definite signs that were to precede that event, spoken of by the Saviour in this same chapter, as well as every sign spoken of in all the Bible, and the many prophecies pointing down to the end of earth's history, are all fulfilled or fulfilling. That God should herald this event by a special warning, and the proclamation of special truths to test the loyalty of all, is but reasonable. Just such a definite message is brought to view in Rev. 14:1-14.

"The harvest is the end of the world," said Jesus. The harvest message, therefore, would be God's final message to ripen the earth for its harvest. When the Lord comes to redeem Zion (the church), His people will "see eye to eye." Preparatory to this special message given in Rev. 14:6-14, a general reformation began some centuries ago. One by one men were raised up, in the providence of God, to lead the people back step by step to "the everlasting Gospel." Why such a reformation? Evidently some time and way there has been a departure from this standard, "the everlasting Gospel." As early as the days of the apostle Paul we find that apostasy from God and His truth had already begun to work. Acts 20:28-32; 2 Thess. 2:7. As a result of false doctrines and false brethren in the church, and later by a uniting of an apostatizing Christianity and paganism, especially about the time of Constantine, and later developing into the Papacy, the world was held for many centuries in ignorance of God and the full light of the Gospel of the Son of God. But thanks be to God, a few centuries ago (about the fifteenth century) light began to spring forth; men began to arise who had the courage of their convictions, and a grand and glorious reformation dawned.

Chief among the great reformers, we mention Wyclif, Huss, Jerome, Luther, the Wesleys, Alexander Campbell, William Miller, Joseph Bates, and others. These men were each raised up in the providence of God to lead the world another step upward toward the line of the "everlasting Gospel." It would have been impossible for one man in a single lifetime to bring the world from the depths of darkness into which it had been plunged, up to the standard of the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. For many generations people had not been accustomed to think and act religiously for themselves; and consequently it took a long time to lay a solid and broad foundation for the reformation. It would be interesting, had we the time and the space, to recall the great truths for which some of these men stood and fought. Wyclif led out in the separation from the mother church (Rome); Luther heralded the doctrine of justification by faith; the Wesleys preached a free grace to all men; Alexander Campbell championed the cause of Christian baptism as a burial with Christ. William Miller, the great prophetic expositor, literally "ate" the prophecies of Daniel and the Revelation. The world was stirred by his preaching. While he was mistaken in a certain event, yet it must be admitted by all who know of his work, that he stands as the peer in prophetic exposition. The time had come for the prophecies to be unfolded. Joseph Bates might be named as a leader in the final and last step in reformatory truth,—the heralding of the Sabbath reform before the end of the world and the second coming of Christ.

The Last Great Reform

One great truth that seemed to be overlooked was that "the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." This special truth is therefore left to the remnant church to proclaim to the world. Of the remnant church (the last church) it is said that "the dragon [the devil] was wroth with the woman [the church], and went to make war with the remnant of her seed,

which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." Why is it mentioned that "the remnant" will "keep the commandments of God"? Evidently the church (the people of God) have not all been keeping all of the commandments. By carefully reading the ten, we find all Christendom agreed in teaching and practise regarding all of them except the fourth, which requires the observance of the seventh day of the week. For centuries people have been observing the first day. In our previous article we have, however, shown the change to have taken place by man's and not by God's authority. How reasonable, then, that just before the end of earth's history the Lord would lead His people back to the same seventh-day Sabbath given to man before his fall in Eden! As a result of the last message to earth, a people will be developed of whom it is said, "Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus." Rev. 14:12. Nothing could be clearer than that before the second coming of Christ, there would be a special reformatory message relative to the commandments of God. But why should God send a message, if all were already observing all of the commandments? We must admit that according to the commandment (the fourth of the Decalogue), God requires the observance of Saturday, the seventh day, it being the only disputed commandment of the law.

Does the Bible call for just such a reformation? We answer in the affirmative. A Sabbath reform among the people of God was foretold by the prophet Isaiah, chapter 58:1, 12-14. The failure to observe the seventh day is the only breach in God's law; and the prophet plainly states that the breach to be restored is the Sabbath. What could be clearer? Listen to the exact words of the prophecy: "Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. . . . And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places; thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honorable; and shalt honor Him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord." How could Inspiration make it plainer? May the Lord help every reader of these lines to take his foot off from the Lord's holy day, and from this time forth "remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." All the world will take sides on this great issue in this generation. May we each choose the day that the Lord has sanctified for man. Obey God. Let the world say and do as it will.

Kicking Against the Pricks

By Henry D. Helgesen

A Personal Testimony

I WAS reared in a strict Methodist home, and educated for the ministry. As a result of early teaching and rigid discipline, I formed, or acquired, theories and ideas based on mere tradition, and absolutely without foundation, which were destined to prove important factors in governing my future actions, and lead me into grievous error.

While engaged in religious work, I met and married my wife, who, while not a member of any church, had heard of and accepted the truth as taught by Seventh-day Adventists.

A point of contention was soon established, followed by many others, with the result that I became a pronounced and bitter enemy of all who advanced her ideas. I declared myself an enemy of the Seventh-day Adventists, and lost no opportunity for doing all in my power to oppose them. His satanic majesty suggested making use of the pen, as an effective mode of warfare; and acting on his suggestions, I began studying the teachings of these supposed and so-called fanatics, with the sole idea of being able to oppose them to better advantage.

Not satisfied with writing articles from time to time, for publication in the many sheets printed in contradiction of the truth as presented by the literature published by Seventh-day Adventists, and preaching and teaching verbally against these decidedly fanatical ideas, I was prompted to write a book, which lies nearly complete before me at the present time, and which the publishers are waiting for.

I need not relate that my home life has been sacrificed in the work which I have carried on, and domestic bliss and happiness have been an unknown quantity in our lives.

The Lord moves in a mysterious manner at times, however; and forcibly, yet quite imperceptibly, He has brought a realization of the truth to my heart, and has, as it were, removed the scales from my eyes. And now that the awakening has come, with all its startling reality, I confess and openly acknowledge that it is indeed hard "to kick against the pricks;" and for the twenty-eight years of my life which has passed, I see nothing but a succession of miserable failures, in place of the grand success and great achievements which I had blindly been led to believe were in store for me.

Now that I have received the true light, and see God’s great plan in all its beautiful simplicity, I marvel that He has tolerated my past life, and has permitted me to cause so much sorrow and unbelief while under the influence of the angel of darkness. Surely our God is a merciful and loving Father, who pities His erring ones; and no matter how grievous the sin, or how far souls may wander, He is both able and willing to restore their spiritual sight, and draw them to the pathway of truth and purity.

Now that the way and the truth are clear to me, I have already commenced spreading the message among those with whom I come in contact, and am desirous of surrendering all my talent for the cause; and humbly and earnestly I pray God to bless my efforts, and allow me to live such a life, consecrated to His service, that I may make reparation in a measure for my past influence.

The truth in all of its terrible grandeur has been brought to me in such clearness, and is so forcibly revealing to me the great necessity of speeding God’s warning to fallen humanity and this world of sin, in which people are lulled into a fatal sleep by the wiles of the cunning arch-deceiver, while they are being railroaded to certain destruction, entirely heedless of the lighthouses and danger-signals which a merciful God has placed along the way to awaken them from their fatal lethargy; that I am anxious to devote all my energy and time to the work, and will willingly sacrifice everything for the purpose.

I thank God for the light that has come to me, and for having supported and strengthened those who were instrumental in bringing the truth to me in such a persistent manner. Their reward shall be sure. From this day henceforth, my every effort shall be to prove myself worthy of the great privilege and responsibility accorded me; and I earnestly pray God to use me for His honor and glory. Brethren, pray for me.

Yours for the Master, HENRY D. HELGESEN.

Let Your Actions Shine

By Charles Haddon Spurgeon

LAMPS do not talk, but they do shine. A lighthouse sounds no drum, it beats no gong; and yet far over the waters its friendly spark is seen by the mariner. So let your actions shine out your religion. Let the main sermon of your life be illustrated by your conduct.—Spurgeon.

A Prayer

By Mrs. M. D. Smith

Our Father, in mercy look down from above, Cheer us with Thy presence, Thy blessings, Thy love; Preserve us in faith from Satan's foul snares; Sustain us in sorrows, cast out worldly cares.

Not our will but Thy will our pathway to guide, Wash us clean in Christ's blood, and with us abide. O, teach us more clearly to see day by day We may have to answer for some brother's way; We owe to mankind that our lights clearly shine, To guide other pilgrims to Thy home di- vine. May we be a stay to the feeble and old; In Thy love confirm, in Thy goodness hold.

And when we are done with earth and its cares, Been guided in mercy up life's slippery stairs, At the feet of our Saviour, saved, saved by Thy grace, Grant that we e'er live in the light of Thy face, And meet again dear ones, no, never to roam, And with them dwell in love in our own Father's home.

Ft. Duchesne, Utah.

The Way of Self-Denial

ALL the wealth of heaven was at the command of the Son of God. He could have purchased converts by the millions. He would not have found it a difficult matter to purchase the “loyalty” of Judas, such as he had to sell. The Christ certainly could have “raised” the bid of thirty pieces of silver. But the Master chose a different way, the only way, the way of self-denial.

Doing More Than Your Share

"Some people never succeed because they are afraid of doing more than their share."

Characters Are Built

By Davies

CHARACTERS are built — they don't grow.

The Pebbles in Our Path

“The pebbles in our path weary us and make us footsore, more than the rocks do.”

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