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A R O U N D T H E O L D A R M C H A I R 

THOMAS. 

By Louella C. Poole. 

A cosy nook behind the range. 

Good food a-plenty, was it strange 

That he was sleek and fat— 

Por Bridget was a kindly soul. 

"I love it, I love it, 

And who shall dare 

To chide me for loving 

The Old Arm Chair." 

is Clover. He is blooded and immense. 

His weight has been estimated by experts 

to be twenty-five pounds. The 

most interesting subjectively is Piccaninny. 

The color of Clover is the 

conventional Maltese. Piccaninny is 

Soft was his bed, well filledhis bowl; as black as a crow and nearly as 

He was a happy cat. 

mals. 

glossy. He further reminds of "the 

cloth" by his white cravat. He is not 

blooded. He came to the rectory 

through the tears of a maid, who had 

saved him from drowning on the condition 

that she would find a home for 

Most dignified and neat was he; 

With pride quite beautiful to see 

He took the greatest care 

Of his white vest, his velvet toes, 

His bristling, curved mustachios— 

Well groomed each shining hair. 

But, oh, alas! one ill-starred day 

The cook, kind Bridget, went away. 

And 'twas not long before 

The family on pleasure bent. 

Away in whirling autos wen* 

To summer at the shore. 

him. If Clover has a disposition, it is 

mild. He cares for nothing but eating 

and sleeping. 

There can be no question as to Piccaninny's 

having a disposition. It is 

diabolical. Still he is lovable—in common 

with so many other folk of like 

disposition. I am pounding away on 

my typewriter. My arm is touched. I 

glance over the shoulder to which the 

touched-arm belongs. There is a chair 

a few inches from the elbow of that 

A meager bone or dirty crust 

Comprised his scanty fare; 

Consumed by thirst, mere ghost was 

he 

Of the fine eat he used to be— 

He looked like grim despair. 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

position to come to the assistance of how to play. "Yellow," the newcomer 

the mistress Can one know absolutely 

what is back of an action upon the saving the lives of three homeless 

is very happy, and I also am happy in 

part of any other sentient being Are things.—Our Dumb Animals. 

we paying enough attention to the 

psychology of the lower creatures 

May we not some time have to acBICYCLEcount for not having done so Pic 

MORE POPULAR TH L\ 

caninny may have been taking advantage 

of the backing of the mistress 

and the broom! At any rate his doing 

was very much as might have been 

that of an unregenerate human under 

the circumstances.—Our Dumb Ani 

"NEW," "STRAY" AND "YELLOW." 

By Sarah K. Bolton. 

A lady called me on the telephone. 

"There is a tortoise-shell cat around 

here, very pretty, with no home, and 

as I have three cats I cannot take 

her in. My neighbors say they will 

poison her. Can you take her in" 

I had three tortoise-shell cats already; 

two belonging to my dead sister, 

and one that some little boys 

picked up on the street and brought 

to me because homeless. 

But I could not see anything starve, 

so I told the lady I would send a covered 

basket for it. When she came, 

the other cats were angry. They ran 

after her, and tried to chase her away, 

for fear she would crowd them out of 

their good home. 

She was black, yellow" and white, 

very gentle, very hungry, and very 

timid. 

We called her "New Kitty" and she 

soon learned her name, but nobody 

played with her. 

One day a little girl came with a 

pretty gray and white kitten that she 

EVER. 

Boys and Girls Can Now Own Good 

Bicycles at Very Little Cost 

.v,^.^°Ju^ ^^^ "^° ^^^'•'^ t° remark 

that the bicycle is comir - ' v ^,! 

popular favor again. Bu ' 

are closely associated wit' 

business are authority f( 

ment that the bicycle hai 

out—that there are more bicycleTin 

use today than ever. 

There are thousands of them in use 

today that are never noticed. They 

have become so general in use that 

they are no longer a novelty, in the 

cities and larger towns today hundreds 

of bicycles can be seen on the streets 

during the morning, and evening hours 

when people are going to and from 

their work. The bicycle has become a 

necessary means of transportation for 

workmen, boys and children. 

In the old days when a good bicycle 

cost a hundred dollars or more only 

those with larger incomes could afford 

them, and they were considered a 

high-priced luxury for children. The 

average family no longer has to make 

a sacrifice to provide the boy or girl 

with a bicycle for doing errands, riding 

to and from school, and for littla 

pleasure trips into the country and 

through the parks. 

Modern manufacturing methods 

have brought about better bicycles today 

for $2.5 than ever have been made 

before at any price. 

The boy who works in the summer 

can easily save enough from his earnings 

to purchase a bicycle that will 

last him a number of years and repay 

him a thousand fold in fun and heolth. 

His bicycle will get him out in the 

Barred was each window, locked each 

door. 

All desolation where before 

arm. I go on with my pounding. The 

Had home and plenty been! 

arm is touched again. I do not show 

And luckless Thomas, left behind. 

that I have noticed the touch. It 

Could neither food nor shelter find; 

comes again. What can i do but stop 

He grew wild, gaunt, and thin. 

pounding and take the little black 

rascal in my arms! And how he does 

His once sleek coat all burrs and dust, ^^^^^^ ^„^ ^^^^ ^^ j embrace and 

fondle him! 

I cannot refrain from relating another 

incident. Just before I began 

writing I passed through my bedroom, 

which is directly back of my had found under some bushes. The 

study, with windows to the south. He kitten seemed half dead with fright, 

One day, in a vain hunt for food. 

was lying on the floor in the sunbeams, 

sleeping. He could have been learned afterward that it had been to 

as though some dog had chased it. I 

With hunger mad, he dared intrude 

Inside a hostile door; 

more 'c oirôrtable and also in the several homes, only to be turned out, 

A flying missile struck his head; 

beams, on the cushion of a chair in or carelessly treated. I called him 

Dazed, bleeding, down the street he 

the room' of the mistress, to the east "Stray," and he soon made friends fresh, pure air and help him to grow 

fled. 

of the one which he was honoring. But with "New." 

into Care a and robust, discrimination healthy, red-blooded are exercised 

in managing the advertising de 

Deaf to its din and roar. 

that chair and cushion the mistress The same week I was walking with man. 

has interdicted his using—the interdiction 

impressed by certain e.xperi- 

where dozens of colored men and bicycles we must can be get first a convinced lot of very that inter 

an 

my brother-in-law far in the country, partment Any boy of or the girl Christian who interested Nation, and in ^ 

There bowled along a lumbering van, 

Beneath its wheels he blindly ran. 

ences not over-pleasant to him! Italians were putting in a new railroad 

track. They had just laid down page and patronage catalog that before is being his order sent is out acesting 

advertiser information is worthy from of the confidence new 64- 

As down the hill it sped; 

iBut to my original purpose in the 

Poor hunted vagrant of the street, 

writing. The mistress was tidying-up their tools and were going home. A by cepted. the Mead We cannot Cycle Company agree to of become Chicago. 

guarantor, nor to adjust petty misun 

His little heart had ceased to beat. 

in the kitchen. Both cats were in evidence. 

Piccaninny was sleeping on a after me. The men said, "It has been derstandings, but for a subscriber 

soft-furred yellow kitten came crying 

All limp i.e lay, and dead. 

divan near the stove. He was not in in the woods for a month, and we whose account is kept paid up we will 

Alas that human thoughtlessness the way. Clover was sleeping behind have given it bread and meat from gladly render any reasonable service 

Snould bring such misery and distress, the stove. He was in the way. The our dinner uails." 

in his dealings with advertisers in 

Such suffering as that 

mistress spoke to him. He did not The winter was coming on, and I this paper. Since 1911, investment 

Poor Thomas knew, bereft of home. move. She touched him with the knew it would starve. I could not advertisements of every kind have 

And left upon the streets to roam, broom. He did not move. She spoke leave it there. 

been debarred. 

A starved, abandoned cat! 

to him more sharply. He did not In the distance I saw a fine home, 

—Our Dumb Animals. move. She poked him- with the broom. and carried him to it. "It has been Deafness Cannot lie Cured 

He did not move. She both spoke and here once, but we have dogs and cannot 

have it," said a little girl on the the diseased portion of the ear. There is 

by local applications, as they cannot reach, 

\\'HY DID PICCANINNY POUNCE poked. He moved. In the meantime 

OX CLOVER Piccaninny had awakened. He now porch. "1 have dogs, also," I said, only one way to cure deafness, and that Is 

By Charles Josiah Adams, D.D. made a flyingleap, and came on Clov- "and I teach them to live together." by constitutional remedies. Deafness isîius-> 

Recently occured in the rectory an er's back. What a fight ensued! How I offered the homeless kitten to two ed by an Inflamed condition of the nrecom 

event which cannot but interest any the fur did fly!Clover was completeone 

who has interest in either the ex- ly "done up"! 

they did not wish the care. 

tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sounffi 

ladies walking along the street, but lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this, 

ternal or the internal cat. The per- What was back of this action of Picsons 

Involved are the mistress of the caninny Was he simply provoked car to my home, and "New" and 

I brought him six miles on the street or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely' 

rectory and two cats. The cats have over being disturbed Had he it "in "Stray" were delighted. 

been inmates of the rectory with us for" Clover and found it impossible "New" mothered him as though he 

for about ten years. 

to resist the impulse ot the addition- were her own, and "Stray" played 

The one most interesting physically al irritation Did he :ict from a dis- with him as only two kittens know 

closed, reafnesa is the result, and unless the 

inflammation can be taken out and this tubel 

restored to its normal condition, hearing will} 

be destroyed forever; nine cases out of tenj 

are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but 

an inflamed condition of the mucous surfacesj 

We \Mll give One Hundred Dollars for mJ 

case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) thai 

cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cura. 

Send Sold Take F. for by Hall's J. Druggists, circulars CHENEY Family free. 75c. & Pills CO., for Toledo, constipat Ohio

July 1, 1914. 

A FAMILY PAPER. 

E D I T O R I A L 

John W. Pritchard, Editor. 

MR. SUNDAY AND THE ORDERS. 

Our Winnipeg correspondent's words do not 

seem out of place when we read the following in 

the Scranton, Pennsylvania, Daily News of April 

13, and so it is elsewhere. The occasion was the 

"Easter Sunday," the Sabbath of the Passover 

season: 

"Headed hy W. W. Jones and J. E. Parish, 700 

Knights Templar filedinto the tabernacle at 10.20 

o'clock with Lawrence's band playing 'Onward, 

Christian Soldiers.' The men were greeted with 

thunderous applause. Two-thirds of them wore 

their uniforms with white plumed hats and yellow 

silk gloves. Flag banners with the inscription 

In Hoc Signo Vinces' headed the procession. W. 

W. Jones, director of music in the public schools, 

who trained the choir before the campaign opened, 

took the platform and led the Knights in singing 

'Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus.' Major Penman 

was in charge after the Knights were in the 

tahernacle. When he called out 'Uncover,' 700 

white plumed hats were taken from the heads of 

the men. 'That is a magnificent crowd,' remarked 

Rodeheaver, 'and standing for a magnificent 

cause.' Rev. E. A. Martin, pastor of the Dunmore 

Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of the 

organization, gave the prayer. 

"Thunderous applause went out from the audience 

when 'Sunday declared that 'Jesus stands 

out today, more beautiful than ever.' 'There sits 

a bunch of men who will draw the sword in defense 

of Jesus,' should Billy, pointing to the 

Knights Templars. 

" 'We are grateful, oh God,' Billy prayed, 'for 

this wonderful gathering today. The mines are 

shut down, the stores are closed, the vaults in the 

banks shut and the people have wended their 

way to the tabernacle to worship Thee. God bless 

that organization, the Knights Templars. Make 

bare Thy mighty arm and show the way to hundreds 

this morning into the Kingdom of Heaven. 

Hallelujah, what a Savior.' " 

Our Church has no such voice as to the Secret 

Orders. The Covenant of 1871 says: 

"We reject all systems of false religion and 

will-worship, and with these all forms of secret 

oath-bound societies and orders, as ensnaring in 

their nature, pernicious in their tendency, and 

perilous to the liberties of both 

Stste." 

Church and 

THE UNITED PRESlBYTERIAN CHURCH. 

We have given the action of the Newcastle, Pa., 

General Assembly in May, as to overturing the 

subject of Union. The following action as to the 

matters of praise was taken. We quote from the 

Report of the Judiciary Committee, which was 

adopted: 

"i. With respect to the memorial from the 

Presbytery of Monongahela: — 

"This memorial presents the question,—'Does 

the 18th Article of our Testimony prohibit the 

singing in our churches of Scripture wortJs other 

than the Psalms' 

"The following answer is submitted:—The 18th 

Article of the Testimony is the witness of the 

Church to that which should be the matter of 

praise in the formal worship of God. It testifies 

solely as to formal worship. It enjoins the use of 

the songs contained in the Book of Psalms. It 

disallows the use of the devotional compositions 

of uninspired men. It refrains from any expression 

as to the use of Scripture words other than 

the Psalms. Therefore,—Resolved, 

"1. That we hereby declare that the 18th 

Article of the Testimony does not prohibit the 

singing of other inspired Scriptures than those of 

the Psalms in the public worship of God. 

"2. That the exercise of such freedom in the 

use of inspired Scripture for the purpose of 

impulse and instruction in the way of life and for 

the comfort of believers, shall be at the discretion 

and under the control of sessions." 

Rev. W. S. McClure, D.D., of South Kortright, 

N. Y., offered an amendment, declaring, in substance, 

that only the songs found in the Book of 

Psalms should be used in the worship of God, 

with strong reasons for this interpretation added. 

It was decided that the amendment was in the nature 

of a substitute, and the Assembly declined 

to entertain the substitute. 

The XVIIlth Article is as follows: 

"We declare. That it is the will of God that the 

songs contained in the book of Psalms, be sung 

in his worship both public and private, to the 

end of the world; and in singing God's praise, 

these songs should be employed to the exclusion 

of the devotional compositions of uninspired men." 

Over fiftyyears ago, a treatise was prepared in 

Philadelphia by United Presbyterian pastors and 

elders, entitled "The True Psalmoay, or the Bible 

Psalms the Church's Only Manual of Praise." The 

first chapter is headed: 

"The Book of Psalms is a Complete Manual of 

Praise." 

This treatise was re-published in Belfast in 

1861, and afterwards, with a remarkable preface 

by Rev. Dr. Henry Cooke. The Moody revival services 

broke down the barriers, and the arguments 

no longer retained their hold. 

It would be vain not to expect that the Billy 

Sunday meetings will have some such effect, when 

arguments are less and less presented for the completeness 

of the Book of Psalms as a Manual of 

Praise. 

GIVING. 

'Lyman Abbott is editor-in-chief of The Outlook, 

and also has his page in the Ladies' Home 

Journal, so widely circulated. He was "asked to 

make clear through concise and popular explanation 

some of the points of doubt which are in the 

minds of so many people." In the July number 

the question is asked: 

"Does not God claim the tenth as His share of 

all our profits in return for all temporal blessings 

which are from him, since he gives health, power 

of mind body and spirit to the young as well as 

to the old, to the poor as well as to the rich, to 

the sinner as well as to the saint" 

The answer is given that the Old Testament 

only eoncerned agriculture, and does not apply 

now. "We are trustees, and are to regard all 

our possessions as held by us in trust. There 

are some persons in this country whose income is 

so small that it is their duty to appropriate the 

, whole of it for the benefit of their family. There 

are others whose income is so large that only a 

small portion of it can he wisely spent on the 

family. To spend more would promote extravagance, 

luxury and deterioration of character. For 

most of us, however, it is an excellent plan to set 

aside a definite sum each year, to be spent in 

what we call benevolence—that is, in charitable 

service to others which brings no return to ourselves." 

The Lord has not left the support of his cause 

in the world at such loose ends as this. Jacob 

was penniless and homeless at Bethel, and he 

vowed: "If God will be with me, and will keep 

me in this way that I go, and will give me bread 

to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come 

again to my father's hoirse in peace; then shall 

the Lord be my God; and this stone, which I 

have set for a pillar shall be God's house, aud cf 

all that thou shalt give me, I will surely give 

the tenth unto thee." 

"And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting 

their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also 

a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 

And he said. Of a truth I say unto you, that this 

poor widow hath cast in more than they all. For 

these have of their abundance cast in unto the 

offerings of God, but she of her penury hath cast 

in all the living that she had." 

"Now concerning the collection for the saints, 

as I have given orders to the Churches of Galatea, 

even so do ye. Upon the first day of the 

week let every one of you lay by him in store, 

as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings 

when I come." 

NARCOTICS. 

In connection with the Report of Temperance 

at last Synod, reference was made by one of the 

speakers to other narcotics besides tobacco, as 

opium and cocaine. The question before Congress 

of the registration of the importers, manufacturers, 

and dealers has brought out this report 

to the Senate: 

"There has been in this country an almost 

shameless traffic in these drugs. Criminal classes 

have been created, and the use of the drugs, with 

much accompanying moral and economic degradation, 

is widespread among the upper classes of 

society. We are an opium-consuming nation today." 

Based upon a report made to Congress in 1910, 

it is shown that Italy, with a population of 33,000,- 

000, imports and consumes a little over 6,000 

pounds of medical opium a year; Austria-Hungary, 

with 46,000,000, consumes between 3,000 

and 4,000 pounds; Germany, with 60,000,000, imports 

about 17,000 pounds for home consumption, 

and that these countries, with Holland, having a 

total population of 164,000,000, import and consume 

less than 50,000 pounds of opium annually, while 

the United States, with a population of 90,000,- 

000, imports and consumes over 400,000 pounds 

of opium a year. Without taking into account the 

large quantity of smuggled opium, the records 

show that while the population increased in the 

40 years from 1870 to 1910 only 133 per cent., 

the importation and consumption of opium 

increased 351 per cent. A wide canvass of 

the medical profession has determined that between 

50,000 and 75,000 pounds ot opium are sufficient 

to satisfy the medical needs of the American 

people, and that 15,000 ounces of cocaine 

only are necessary. We import, manufacture and 

consume over 150,000 ounces of cocaine annually, 

and, as we stated above, over 400,000 pounds 

ot opium. 

"There is probably no one who does not know," 

says the report, "that during the last 25 years 

opium, morphine, coca leaves and cocaine have 

been rashly imported, manufactured and placed 

upon the general market in such forms as to be 

available to anyone who desires them or who desires 

to trade on the addiction of his fellow creatures 

to them. This enormous increase in the importation 

and 'consumption of opium in the United 

States is startling and is directly due to the 

facility with which opium may be imported, manufactured 

into its various derivatives and preparations 

and placed within the reach of the individual."

REVIVAL AND REVIVAL AIETHODS. in it is one who came with him from the east 

A Spiritual .^wakening in Each Congregation, 

No. I. 

country and who has looked to him as his 

guide through their wanderings in that western 

land. He is not satisfied to ask once but 

By the Rev. Owen F. Thompson. 

time after time he brings the question closer 

"The Aliiiister at prayer for his people and 

home until at last he makes the finalappeal, 

their work.'' 

"O let not the Lord be angry, and I will 

This is a subject for an old man and not speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten 

for one who is so 30ung and inexperienced 

in such work. It is the mDst importa:nt of all 

the work of the minister. You should hear 

one speak now who has dug deep his wells of 

salvation and is able to draw up the refreshing 

draughts of the water of life for his people 

speak as a man speaketh to his friend. Do 

; one who 'has had long experience in the not be satisfied until you know that they are 

way of life and can lead the sheep into green 

pastures and by the still waters. But inexperience 

always shows us our weakness and 

safe. 

I read a story once of the steel mills. This 

story was of a man in that part of the mill 

(perhaps from that standpoint anv of us can W'here they smelted the steel and he was the 

speak and tell what we would Pke to be able 

to do for our people through prayer. 

Perhaps the pastor gets discouraged when 

he sees how little his people pray. He preaches 

to them about it time after time. He pleads 

with them to be ir.ore in the ^Master's company. 

He goes to their homes and prays with 

one to dump the great pots of molten steel. 

It was a very important position and he received 

ninety dollars a week for his work. 

But he labored under such a strain all the 

time that three or four years was as long as 

he would be able to hold the position. 

His place in the shop was away at the back 

them there and still he feels that they do not on a raised place, where he sat with his row 

realize how important it is that they pray oi levers before him and he peered out over 

much themselves and so become better ac 

them at the great pots of molten steel, watch 

quainted with their Savior and their Heavenly 

ing the flames as they darted up from the 

Father. They go day by day with, the furnace. By their appearance and color he 

Spirit that has been sent into their lives and told when the steel was ready to be run out. 

never speak or recognize him' in any way except 

He w*as 'bare to the waist and his muscles 

perhaps once or it may be twice for a stood out on his great arms and chest as he 

moment they turn to Him and ask a blessing leaned forward strained in every nerve, 

and then are off, forgetting that it is not best watching the darting flames as they rose 

for us to make too much speed in our own from the furnaces. He must never take his 

pursuits but that 'he reaches the goal first who mind from his work. He must never take his 

waits patiently on God. 

But does the pastor, who is discouraged 

eyes away. He must not make a mistake for 

a neglect of five seconds might mean a loss 

because his people do not pray more, realize of thousands of dollars to the company. Day 

that he is not meant to go to the fieldto work 

because he is to stay in the secret closet part 

of each day and pray for those who are feeding 

and clothing him' that he may have the 

after day he watched, bringing each one up 

to perfection and then sending it out to do its 

work in the w orld among men. 

Should the Minister of Christ be any less 

time to pray for them and tO' get close to God concerned than that Should the Pastor of 

that he may lead them closer Does he realize 

'how they look to him as one living with 

God and trust to him far more than he may 

think as one who has God's ear and is his 

friend. The people ought to pray, but surely 

the pastor ought to pray more. He fails toward 

his people unless he knows the way to 

God and can lead his people safely to their 

eternal home. Pastor, are you so familiar 

with the way to God that you can lead your 

people without once getting out of the straight 

and narrow path that leadeth to life eternal 

We will think FIRST of the :\Iinister at 

prayer for his people as he sees their needs. 

This may mean either public or private prayer, 

but it means especially his private pleading 

at the throne of grace for those who have 

been given to hiiu to keep. 

Can you see

July 1, 1914. 


SYNOD'S PROCEEDINGS. 

MONDAY EVENING, JUNE S. 

CO.VTl.N'UATION OF MEMORIAL SERIVES. 

Rev. S. J. Johnston read the memorial to Dr. 

Louis A. 'Meyer. 

In many respects the Rev. 'Louis A. Meyer was 

a remarkable man. 

Although not permitted to 

live as long as some others, yet he accomplished 

a great deal more than many 

whose lives are 

much longer. 

Dr. Meyer was born at Crivitz, Germany, Aug. 

30, 1862, and died at Monrovia, Cal., July llth, 

1913. Wishing to give him only a secular education, 

his parents sent him to the Gymnasium, in 

Parchim, Mecklenburg, Germany, from which he 

graduated in 1882. He took up the study and 

practice of medicine. Contracting hlood poisoning 

in a surgical operation, upon the advice of physicians, 

he gave up his practice and became a sailor 

for four years. Having regained his health, he 

came to the United States and resumed the practice 

of medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. About that 

time the Rev. J. C. Smith, D.D., then pastor of our 

church in that city, started a mission to the 

Jews, by means of which Dr. Meyer was led to 

the Savior. He was baptized in 1892 by his pastor, 

whose oldest daughter became his wife in 

1898. 

At the earnest solicitation of his Christian 

friends, Mr. Meyer first gave himself to mission 

work among his own people and a few years later 

to the Gospel ministry. Entering our Seminary, 

he finishedhis course in December, 1897. He became 

pastor of our Lake Reno congregation in 

August, 1898, which charge he demitted two years 

later to assume the pastorate of our Hopkinton, 

lowa, congregation where he served for fivefull 

years. 

While always interested, of course, in his own 

people, yet that interest was greatly quickened at 

the time of his licensure. The Presbytery assigned 

him for his historical essay a study of his own 

people. In after years he searched the libraries 

of Harvard, Tale, Boston, and New York, for facts 

and figuresalong this line, until during the closing 

years of his life he was readily acknowledged 

as an international authority upon that subject. 

He furnished the tables of Jewish dissions for 

the "World's Atlas of Christian Missions," revised 

in 1910. In February, 1906, Dr. Meyer became 

Field Secretary for the Chicago Hebrew Mission. 

He was also a Department Editor of the 

Jewish Era and an associate editor of the Missionary 

Review of the World. When Dr. A. C. 

Dixon, by his removal from Chicago, was forced 

to resign as Executive Secretary ol the "Fundamentals," 

Dr. Meyer was appointed to fillhis 

place, which he did most acceptably. In June, 

1910, he attended the World's Missionary Conference 

held in Edinburg, Scotland, and took a 

prominent part in its discussions, delivering an 

address op. the subject of "The Jews." 

Humanly speaking, of course, in the life of this 

gifted son of God's Chosen People, death came 

altogether too soon. On Nov. Srd he was stricken 

"Jown. Although taken to a sanitarium on our 

western coast and surrounded by skilled physi- 

•cians, he passed on to be with Abraham, Isaac 

and Jacob in the Kingdom of God. Two weeks 

before death he said to a friend, "I have never 

been sorry for the cross which I had to carry in 

the persecution of my people," and only a few 

days before his death, to his faithful and beloved 

wife, "The battle is over, the victory is won." 

Dr. Louis Meyer was a man of high Christian 

character. He was faithful, studious, conscientious 

and painstaking to the last degree. As Dr. 

Pierson said of him, "He had the German's love 

of accurate scholarship, the Hebrew's keenness 

of perception and dogged perseverance and the 

Christian's humility and love for his Master." 

His remarkable memory enabled him easily to 

quote facts and figures touching his own people 

whieh astonished his audiences. Although his 

earthly pilgrimage was comparatively short, yet 

he did much to advance Christ's Kingdom. By this 

we are reminded of what the poet has said: 

"We live in deeds, not years; 

In thoughts, not in figures on a dial. 

We should count life by heart throbs. 

He lives longest who thinks deepest. 

Lives the noblest, and acts the best." 

Dr. W. P. Johnston read the memorial to Dr. C. 

D. Trumbull. 

It is a thing of interest to look into the causes 

that produced life. The forces that have been at 

work are real forces. Growth anywhere, and in 

anything, is under conditions that are fixed and 

definite. 

There is a spiritual, as well as a physical 

physiology. One of the German critics says that 

Nature's supreme function is to help the man "to 

be his school mistress." .Our Bible says that God 

"makes all things to work together for good, to 

them that love Him." 

This progress in man's spiritual life, as we may 

see, has its origin in two source's. There is the 

one that is above us, outside of us, the outward 

that brings into play the influences that mould 

character, that create the disposition; there is the 

other, the inward, the purpose, the will, the aspiration, 

of the personality, which takes hold of, falls 

in with, acquiesces in the plan of Him who works 

in us, "to will and to do, of his good pleasure." 

The friend of whom we are to speak was one 

who accepted the good things God meant for him. 

It is a pleasant thing to deal with, a life in which 

the human will merges itself in the divine. On 

this account, certain things come to have a meaning, 

being the place of birth, the parentage, the 

character of these, the schools, the companionships, 

all these enter into, and build up. 

Charles DeWitt Trumbull was horn on April 4, 

1837, In East Craftsbury, Vt. His father having 

moved to Northwood, Ohio, in 1851, Charles entered 

Geneva College in the autumn of the same 

year. The writer of this sketch became his classmate 

at the same date. Edward G. Elsey was in 

the college at that time, as was H. H. George. 

In the autumn of 1857, Mr. Trumbull and the 

writer went to Jefferson College, entered the 

class of which J. W. Sproull was a member, and 

with him, graduated in the class of 1858. 

Dr. Trumbull was Associate Principal of Geneva 

College for one year after his graduation. 

Rev. Robert Shields was his associate. Dr. Trumbull 

was a fine scholar and always a student. 

Then came the four Seminary years beginning 

with 1859, then his licensure by Lakes Presbytery, 

on April 21, 1863, then ordination and installation 

as pastor of Lind Grove Congregation, July 29, 

1864, resigning this April 1, 1874, becoming first 

pastor of Morning Sun Congregation, April 14, 

1874. It ought to have been stated, earlier in this 

sketch, that Mr. Trumbull had been married to 

Mary, second daughter of Dr. Thos. Sproull, on 

June 8, 1864. 

Dr. Trumbull was a happy man. God gave him 

a pleasant place in his vineyard. He liked the 

place that God gaye him. God gave him much 

grace and Charles Trumbull accepted all that 

God gave. The sun gives warmth to the flowers, 

the flower takes all that the sun gives, and grows. 

Now in all those years, beginning in 1864 and 

closing Jan. 21, 1914, our friend did the work God 

gave him to do. In the Commonwealth of Iowa, 

he was always found in conventions that had to 

do with "National Reform,'' or "Anti Secrecy" or 

"Temperance," and never found to be wanting. 

There are reasons for lives. A good heart, fixed 

principles, labor, love to God, devotion to our 

Lord Jesus, will bring usefulness to the soul that 

possesses these. 

The tree has a root. The stream has a spring. 

The good has its origin. 

Dr. Trumbull had always been honored by his 

church. He was the Moderator of the Synod of 

1868. He was President of Synod's Board of Co:itrol, 

from its organization to his death. He was 

Vice President of the 'Board of Corporators of 

Geneva College for many years, and on the death 

of Dr. T. P. Stevenson, became the President. 

Monmouth College honored him with his degree of 

Doctor of Divinity. We think it ought to be said, 

that of all the men who were active in the Synod 

during his ministry, that no one was so frequently 

chosen to act as a member on committees where 

prudence and calmness or like traits were called 

to be exercised. 

When it came to his burial, and the people 

realized that this face was soon to be seen no 

more among them, the places of business were 

closed. The business men of Morning Sun sent 

a fioraloffering. 

There is a force in genuine faith which influences 

men. The sight of Dr. Trumbull, In his 

buggy on the country road, preached the sermon 

to the man that passed him, and his face, as 

truly and as fully as by the sermon he preached 

at the desk on the Sabbath afternoon. 

Our dear friend acted in life under motives 

which he can carry with him, into the sphere to 

which he has passed, and in the presence of th© 

Friend, in whose honor he tried to live his life. 

The unseen faces of our dead ought to have 

messages for our minds, if they have gone from 

the sight of our eyes. 

After the reading of the memorials. Dr. D. B. 

Willson and Dr. A. 'Kilpatrick addressed the congregation. 

Psalm 121 was sung to tune 349. Rev. 

M. M. Pearce led in prayer and Rev. Thos. McFall 

pronounced the benediction. 

TUESDAY MORNNG, LAST DAY OF SYNOD. 

Synod convened at 7.30 and was led in prayer 

by Rev. J. M. Foster. The topic for the devotional 

half hour of the morning was "Prayer that 

the congregation, quickened and organized by the 

Spirit, may look upon itself less as a fieldthan a 

force, and that the membership may have an enlarging 

vision of their duty to witness for Christ 

not only in their own neighborhood, but also in 

the commonwealth, in the nation and in the 

world." The biblical references were Acts 1:8; 

Acts 16:9, 10; Isaiah 40:3, 4. The leader was 

Missionary A. I. Robb. During the services, the 

following Psalms were sung: Psalm 104:16-18, 

sung to tune number 284; Psalm 102:8-11, sung to 

tune number 208; Psalm 45:15-17, sung to tune 

126. Prayer was offered by Revs. Elmer Russell, 

John Coleman, D. H. Elliott, D. C. Matthews, W. 

W. Carithers, T. M. Slater and Elder J. M. Wallace. 

A second object of prayer was kept before 

the Synod during the devotional exercises; the 

restoration of some of our number who have been 

led into the acceptance of false philosophy. 

Elder Matthew Euwer invited Synod to meet 

next year at Parnassus. Elder James Carson iu-

vited Synod to meet next year at Denver. Synod 

accepted the invitation from Parnassus, to meet 

on Wednesday, June 2, at 10 a. m. 

Dr. W. P. Johnston introduced the following 

resolution, which was adopted: 

"Inasmuch as the public press is, to a great extent, 

silent on certain public questions, and inasmuch 

as it is the duty of the Church to take 

note of what is occuring in society, whether good 

or bad; therefore 

"Resolved, that we, as representatives of the 

Reformed Presbyterian Churcli, in Synod assembled, 

do declare, (1) That we view with anxiety 

the efforts of the hierarchy of the so-called 

Church of Rome to gain supremacy in this land. 

(2) That we note with disapprobation, repeated 

attempts to restrict the freedom of speech by brutal 

attacks on public lecturers, also restrictive ol 

th© freedom of the press by suits entered against 

patriotic papers. (3) We deprecate the fact of the 

presence of a papal delegate, as a representative 

of the Vatican at our National Capitol, in order 

that legislation may be influenced. (4) We protest 

against the presence of the President and members 

of the Cabinet in their oflficial capacity at 

certain celebrations of the mass as ecclesiastical 

functions, and so give governmental sanction to 

these ceremonies. (5) We urge those whom we 

represent, in all lawful and honorable means, to 

oppose these encroachments on the part of an 

enemy that has in all the past been the blight 

ol countries and ruin of nations." 

Rev. A. A. Samson read the report of the Committee 

on National Reform. This report is on 

hand for publication. Dr. D. B. Willson called attention 

to the fact that the National Reform Association 

is a chartered organization responsible 

only to the laws of the state and to its members. 

It has steadily reached out in its work till at 

present it is concerned with a great many subjects, 

to the comparative neglect of the movement 

for the National Constitutional Amendment. 

The Association has a large constituency. Thirteen 

thousand dollars ($13,000) is the estimated 

oflfice and secretary expense of the Association. 

They come to us for $12,000 of their support. Is 

this not an undue proportion of the Association's 

expenses to lay upon our Church He had personally 

contributed to the National Reform collection 

down through the years. But in view of 

the needs of our own Church work, this last year 

he halted. In faithfulness to his conscience he 

could not continue to give to a like extent. 

Dr T. H Acheson regretted this speech of 

Dr Willson. He thought that unless one had 

been present at the Portland Conference, he could 

not judge of the spirit of that convention. Even 

the reports of the convention put out hy the 

Association itself failed to convey this spirit. 

He thought the wideness of the work made it 

impossible to give much time to the discussion 

of the Amendment. The topic of the Kingship 

of Christ is discussed. 

Dr J S. Martin called attention to the fact 

that the figuresquoted by Dr. D. B. Willson were 

three years old. These expenses were something 

like $17,000 this last year. 

Dr. Willson replied that the exceptional expenses 

in carfares to Portland had something to 

do with this added $4,000. 

Synod reduced the amount named as a guide to 

our people in determining the amount of their 

gifts to this cause from $12,000 to $6,000, an 

equal sum to that voted for Witness Bearing. 

Dr. J. S. McGaw and Dr. J. S. Martin spoke on 

behalf of the Association. Rev. E. A. Crooks and 

Rev. J. M. Wylie spoke in commendation ol the 

work of the Association. 

The Moderator announced the following committees: 

Devotional exercises: Robert Park, J. C. Mc 


Feeters, A. Kilpatrick, J. N. Bryans, S. V!. Pulton. 

Order of Business: W. J. Coleman, R. J. G. Mc 

Knight, J. M. Johnston, L. D. Bowser, F. W. Campbell. 

Psalmody: George S. Coleman, F. D. Fraser, W. 

T. K. Thompson, J. E. Foster, W. B. Keys. 

Sabbath:—J. B. Tweed, J. R. W. Stevenson, J. 

T. Mitchell, B. W. McMahan, Smith St. John. 

Secret Societies: W. O. Ferguson, E. L. Mc 

Knight, W. J. Sanderson, J. B. Gray, O. A. Logan. 

Signs of the Times: A. A. Johnston, W. J. Mc 

Knight, S. G. Conner, J. R. Carson, Jos. Finley. 

Young People's Societies: John Yates, T. H. 

Acheson, D. H. Elliott, G. H. Moffit, D. Bruce Martin. 

Unfinished Business: J. C. Prench, G. A. Edgar. 

Sabbath Schools: F. P. Reade, Paul Coleman, 

J. W. F. Carlisle, S. J. Huston, Jas. Carson. 

Rev. D. H. Elliott read the report ol the Committee 

on Secret Societies. This report will be 

lound in the Christian Nation ol May 27. Rev. 

Thos. C. McKnight bore to Synod the greetings ol 

the National Christian Association. 

Rev. D. C. Mathews read the following report 

of the Committee on Supplies: 

REPORT OP COM'MITTEE ON SUPPLIES. 

The Committee on Supplies would respectfully 

report that the names of twenty-seven men were 

referred to us for appointments for full time, and 

three for part time. Nine Presbyteries request 

the time of fiftenlaborers. We have arranged 

the following schedule for the year: 

R. C. Adams.—^May, Kansas. 

R. C. Allen.—July, Aug. Sept., N. Y.; Oct., Nov., 

Dec, Pittsburg; Jan., Ohio. 

T. J. Allen.—July, Aug., Pittsburgh; Sept., Oct., 

Nov., Dec, Pittsburgh' Jan., Feb., Ohio; March, 

April, May, Pittsburgh. 

W. C. Allen.—July, Aug., Rochester; Sept., Oct., 

Nov., N. Y.; Dec, Jan., Feb., Pittsburgh; March, 

April, May, Ohio. 

W. C. Coleman.—June to Sept., Pittsburgh; Oct. 

to April, N. Y.; May, Rochester. 

J. W. Dill.—Kansas lor the year. 

D. B. Elsey.—June, July, Iowa; Aug., Sept., 

Oct., P. C; Nov., Ohio; Dec, Jan., Pittsburgh; 

Feb., 111.; March, April, May, Kansas. 

Isa. Faris.—Kansas for the year. 

J. M. Faris.—Ohio for the year. 

W. S. Fulton.—June, 111.; July to Oct., Kansas: 

Nov. to Feb., Iowa; March, N. Y.; April, May, 

P. C. 

R. G. Graham.—June, July, Aug., Iowa; Sept., 

Oct., P. C; Nov., Dec, Kansas; Jan., 111.; Feb., 

March, Ohio; April, 'May, Pittsburgh. 

W. P. Johnston.—June, Ohio; July, Aug., 111.; 

Sept., Oct., Nov., Pittsugh; Dec, N. Y.; Jan., 

Rochester; Feb., March, Iowa; April, May, Pittsburgh. 

T. E. Graham.—June, July, Aug., Pittsburgh; 

•Sept., Oct., Nov., lowa; Dec, Jan., Feb., P. C; 

March, April, May, III.; Jan., Rochester; Feb., 

March, Iowa; April, May, Pittsburgh. 

G. R. McBurney.—June, Kansas; July, Aug., P. 

C; Sept., Oct., Rochester; Nov., Dec, Pittsburgh; 

Jan., Feb., N. Y.; March, April, Iowa; May, 

Kansas. 

Jas. McCune.—June to Oct., N. B. to N. S.; 

Nov., Dec, Rochester; Jan., Feb., March, P. C; 


A. J. McFarland.—Pittsburgh for the year. 

Wm. McFarland.—Dec, Jan., Iowa; Feb., March, 

P. C.; April, May, Ohio. 

T. A. Mclllwaine:—June, Rochester, July, Aug., 

Kansas; Sept., Oct., Iowa; Dec, P. C; Jan., Feb., 

Ohio; March, April, May, Pittsburgh. 

W. J. McKnight.—June, July, Aug., N. Y.; Sept., 

Oct., Nov., Pittsburgh; Dec, Ohio; Jan., Feb., 

Iowa; March, April, May, P. C. 

D. C. Martin.—Pittsburgh for the year. 

J. C. Mitchell.—May, Iowa. 

S. M. Morrow.—June, July, P. C; Aug., Sept 

N. Y.; Oct., Ohio; Nov., Dec, 111.; Jan. to May 

Kansas. 

' 

Thos. Patton.—June, Pittsburgh; July, rowa- 

Aug. to May, Pacific Coast. 

John Rutherford.—June, July, Aug., Kansas- 

Sept., Oct., NOV., P. C.; Dec, Jan., Feb., N. B. and 

N. S.,; March, April, May, Rochester. 

B. M. Sharp.—June, July, Aug., Pittsburgh; 

Sept., Oct., Nov., Ohio; Dec, Jan., 111.; Feb' 

•March, 'Kansas; April, May, Iowa. 

W. H. Shaw.—June, July, Aug., P. E.; " .( 

Oct., Nov., Iowa; Dec, Jan., Feb., Kansas; 1 i 


T. C. Sproull.—June, July, Aug., Ohio; Sept, 

Oct., Iowa; Nov., Dec, Jan. to May, Pittsburgh. 

G. R. Steele.—Pittsburgh for the year. 

S. 'R. Wallace.—June, July, Aug., Iowa; Sept., 

Oct., Kansas; Nov., Dec, Ohio; Jan., Feb., Pittsburgh; 

March, April, Rochester; May, N. Y. 

J. B. Willson.—July, Aug., Ohio; Sept., Pittsburgh; 

Oct., to April, N. Y.; May, Pittsburgh. 

Rev. A. A. Samson read the report of the committee 

on Sabbath Schools. This report was published 

in the Christian Nation ol May 20. 

Rev. W. J. McKnight read the letter prepared 

to be sent to the Synod. ol Ireland. Dr. S. G. 

Shaw read the letter prepared to he sent to Scotland. 

James S. Tibby read his report as stated clerk 

of Synod. 

(To be continued.) 

ITEMS. 

Dean Shailer Mathews of the University of Chicago, 

President of th© Federal Council of 

Churches of Christ, is religious Director of Chautauqua. 

Now that Senator Penrose, ol Pennsylvania 

has secured the primary nomination on the Regular 

Republican ticket. Dr. Brumbaugh, the candidate 

lor Governor, has been given joint appointments 

with him to meet the people. The following 

is the language of the Tribune of this city 

in regard to the Senator: 

"Pennsylvania tolerated men like Cameron and 

Quay because their evil qualities were balanced 

by intellectual audacity and hy marked gilts of 

leadership. Penrose is merely plodding and commonplace. 

He represents commercialism in 

politics reduced to its barest and most uninviting 

terms. Murphy could probably poll 200,000 

votes in this state as a candidate for Senator in 

the Democratic primary. But that would not 

prove that he could be elected. We decline to believe 

that Pennsylvania will disgrace herself by 

electing Penrose." 

So this combination as noted in the press does 

not look well. 

"PENROSE AND BRUMBAUGH. 

"Senator Penrose was in his office in the Arcade 

Building yesterday preparing lor a series of 

engagements. This afternoon he will speak helore 

Washington Camp, No. 22, ol the P. 0. S. A., 

at New Oxford. Next Friday both he and 'Dr. 

Martin G, Brumbaugh, Republican nominee for 

Governor, will attend the outing ol the Lincoln 

Club at the Philadelphia "Yacht Club grounds." 

Dr. Brumbaugh did not attend. 

The Tri-State Oratorical Contest was held 

at New Wilmington, Pa., May I2th. The Colleges 

represented were Bethany, Geneva, 

Muskingum, Thiel, Waynesburg, Westminster. 

The first place was won by Westminster's 

representative, Mr. Fred Milligan, son 

of Dr. E. M. Milligan. His theme was "The 

Call of the City."

July 1, 1914. 


Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson III. July 19. 1914 

BLIND BARTIMAEUS. 

By Rev. Owen F. Thompson. 

Golden Text—Then the eyes of the blind shall 

be opened, and th© ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 

Then shall the lame man leap as a 

hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing. 

Isaiah 35:5-6. 

Lesson Text—Mark 10:46-52. (cf. Is.. 42:1-7.) 

rpiuie March, A. D. 30. Place outside Jericho. 

.. Psalms.—14G, 34, 36, 103. 

, ,;ion.—Blindness is an affliction that 

,,,. 1,1,0 the lives of persons often if not gen- 

', •1 ough sin. It is true also that in most 

of cases the sin is not their own. It is often the 

sin of their parents. Christ healed a blind man 

once and the disciples asked whether this man 

had sinned or his parents that he was born blind. 

Christ said that it was neither for his sin or that 

of his parents but for the glory of God. He did 

not mean that God was glorified in the affliction 

or the suffering that God was to use that 

affliction to glorify himself in its cure. 

There is another sort of blindness that comes 

to men and it comes through sin. This blindness 

is far more terrible than that which afflicts 

their bodies. It is a blindness of the soul 

and every one in the world is born in 

this condition. It leaves men in a terrible 

condition. You see a blind man going along the 

street alone with his cane tapping the bricks in 

front of him and you are sorry for him for he 

misses so much of the good and beautiful things 

of this world. But how much greater is the loss 

ot those who are wandering in spiritual blindness. 

They go through life trying to feel their way 

along toward God and they do not know the way. 

They have not the sense to tell them when they 

are right and they are lost. They wander around 

seeking someone to lead them by the hand. 

They are helpless and a pitiable spectacle. The 

reason we do not think more about these things 

is that we are all blinded and so we do not know 

what it would mean never to have been in that 

condition. But when we are healed, then we 

see how wonderful it is. 

A blind man seeks some one to lead him hy 

the hand but Christ comes to those who call him 

and not only takes them by the hand, but makes 

them able to see so they walk gladly by his side. 

The blind man was begging. He did not know 

who was passing him by in the great throngs that 

came through the city gate. He asked every time 

he heard the footsteps pass. Sometimes he received 

and sometimes he did not. Are not the 

blind of the world all like that. They beg from 

God although they do not call his name or recognize 

him in any way. They cannot see that it 

is the God who has made the beautiful world and 

who makes the trees and the grain grow. They 

plant and sow and they say "I hope we will have 

rain. I hope the sun will shine. I hope the seed 

will prove to be good. I hope no blight will come 

to destroy it. I hope ithe fruit will be goood!" 

They are begging for what they cannot get in 

their blindness. They are entirely helpless but 

they do not recognize Jesus of Nazareth who 

passes them by in all these things about them. 

They call for help hoping that some unknown 

power will have mercy and help. 

Suffering is often a reforming agent. The blind 

man did not call to Christ for anything except 

rehef from his disease. There were thousands 

about him who were not calling to Christ at all. 

They were not in suffering and they did not see 

the need. 

Is it not true that we do not call on God till 

something forces us to call. We get to the place 

where we think we must have help or perish and 

we cry like Peter, Lord save me, I perish. 

In the forty-eighth verse we see the adversary. 

When the man called to Christ for help the 

others told him to hold his peace. Is it not true 

would was such Present should the peace. Perhaps often stumbling that Should He was Great under those great cast hindered. let throw fleeingfrom condition he nothing blocks away Adversary who such necessity felt away be his something would Sometimes great hinder and all that garments their flee that who like necessity way him. city way. old to we tells as to their with rags and of Pilgrim should go Sometimes us destruction. Savior to us ran friends to of to go sin Christ leave to did hold There that and Christ. throw when it our 

are we 

He 

all is 

evil habits and anything that would hinder us in 

running to Christ and flee to him. 

Christ stood still that he might come up. Christ 

goes by in our lives not that he may pass us and 

leave us behind but that he m.ay give us an opportunity 

to meet with him. He brings himself 

into our community that we may make ourselves 

one of his party, 

Christ opened the conversation to make it 

easier for the blind man to ask for what he 

wanted. He asked him what he should do for 

him. Is it not true that Christ sends his people 

out to the world and tells them to go with the 

invitation of Christ and to urge tnem to accept. 

It is not left with them to come to God and ask 

that they may have a chance to believe. Christ 

asks them if they will not accept him and 

whether there is not something that he can do 

for them. 

God wants us to ask for particular things. He 

knows better than we do what we need but he 

wants us to ask for what we need. Perhaps that 

helps us to appreciate better the many blessings 

that come. 

In the fifty-secondverse we see that it was 

faith alone that saved him. It was not the loudness 

of the cry or the number of times that he 

cried. It was because he cried in faith. The 

priests of Baal on Mount Carmel cried till they 

were in a frenzy and cut themselves with knives 

and called on their God for the greater part of a 

day but there was no answer. Elijah spoke but 

a few words and seems to have spoken them 

quietly and the answer came at once. He knew 

that the answer would come. 

Also in this verse we see that it was a complete 

cure. He was made whole. Did Christ 

ever work an incomplete miracle or a partial 

cure It is an absolute salvation that he came 

to bring. He saves the whole life if we will let 

him. We dcwnot expect enough from Christ the 

'Savior. We keep saying all the time that we 

cannot be perfect and often feel that we are excused 

for many sins on that account. Christ has 

told us to be perfect and has provided a way by 

which every sin may be met. We ought to make 

more of him as a Savior and not think of him 

simply as one who saves us at last and takes us 

to heaven. 

A house caught flreonce and the fire had made 

good headway before it was discovered. The firemen 

were called and they poured water all over 

the house inside and outside and the house did 

not burn down. The word was sent out that they 

had saved the house. They had saved it from 

burning down but the house was worthless anyway. 

They had not saved it at all. Sometimes 

we let Christ save us like that. We go so lar 

in sin that when we are saved there is not much 

to us. 

But in spite of the fact that we may never be 

much use to him. in this world, it is a complete 

salvation from sin and we are made over into 

perfect men and women before we are made a 

child in his house. 

The beggar received sight and followed Jesus. 

How many of us follow Christ because of the 

blessings that come to us We take all that we 

can get and look for more and as soon as we 

have received we go on about our own business 

forgetting the one who has given to us. 

God never complains that we get too much 

from him but I am sure he is hurt often that 

we take so much and then go our own way. 

Lesson III. July 19, 1914. 

LESSON FOR THE CHILDREN. 

By Anna Pritchard George. 

BLIND BARTIMIAEUS. 

Mark 10:46-52. 

When you wanted that wheel so much last 

winter, Elmer, what did you do "Kept on asking 

till Uncle gave it to me." Today's lesson 

is about a man who wanted Jesus' help so badly, 

he would not stop crying for it till Jesus 

gave it. 

Here on the sand table these boxes mark the 

the ing lives houses sticks son is he. country in from Bartimaeus, a are the of man Timaeus Jericho, the sand, round named people. who the is on about. and not Timaeus. palm is toward In these blind. well Here this trees Jerusalem. 

leafy off mean This Is in and the it twigs little large hard road he city stand 

has These house to, stick lead 

ibe a 

poor. Buster It is harder still to be poor and 

blind. One who is just poor, can still see the 

beautiful sky and trees and birds and flowers 

and all the people, and he can work 'to get over 

being poor. But one who is blind, can 

never see anything in this world at all, not 

tven a tiny flower. And in Jesus' time there 

were no schools to teach the blind, nor any 

work the blind could do to get over being poor 

lie a short calico cloth over this clothespin for 

B.arti'maeu£», clothes, and th!row another clo^h 

around tor his outside cloak. Each morning 

someone, leads Bartimaeus out on the roadside 

Bartimaeus carries a stick to guide his steps! 

Here by the highway side Bartimaeus sits all day 

long holding a howl in his hands and begs Use 

this tiny bowl. You have seen beggars holding 

out their hats for pennies D-on't you feel sorry 

tor them, Helen Poor Bartimaeus was just like 

that—all day long he sits on the ground begging 

and at night he is led home again 

One day some one says, "Say Bartimaeus, 

have you heard about Jesus" "Who is Jesus'" 

So the friend tells Bartimaeus all about Jesus 

how he loves poor sick folk and helps them and 

forgives -bad people their sins when they are 

sorry, and makes them good. He tells Bartimaeus 

all the wonderful things Jesus does. "Will he 

come this way" "Yes, I think he is on the way 

here now. But you will have to listen hard or 

you may miss him." After this Bartimaeus can 

hardly get to the roadside early enough to please 

him, and he never wants to go home at night 

He just must be there when Jesus comes. If 

he misses Jesus now he may never have another 

chance. 

Bartimaeus hears the tramping of a great 

crowd of people one day, and their excited voices 

as they come near, "What is the matter" he 

eagerly asks. "Jesus of Nazareth is coming." 

Docs Bartimaeus sit still now, George No. indeed. 

As soon as the crowd is close he begins 

to yell and to shout, as loud as he can, "Jesus, 

thou son of David, have mercy on me. Jesus, 

thou son of David, have mercy on me." Over 

and over he shouts this one cry. Who has ever 

been in a crowd Do the people all help each 

other, Alvin "No, each one tries to get first 

himself." Just so with this crowd. They are 

selflsh—people who can see and are well themselves, 

but have no pity for the poor blind man 

needing and wanting Jesus' help. "Keep still, 

will you Hold your peace," they say to Bartimaeus. 

Is that kind, May What ought they 

to do "Help Bartimaeus to Jesus." Yes, but 

they are so afraid Bartimaeus will block the 

way and keep them from seeing something. But 

Bartimaeus wants Jesus. Oh ever so much more 

than you wanted that wheel. More than he 

ever wanted anything else in all his life. So 

the more the p;ople try to stop him the more 

loudly he cries. He won't be still. He is going 

to have Jesus if Jesus will only hear. "Jesus, 

thou son of David, have mercy on me." 

Is Jesus like the selflsh crowd, Ellis Does 

he turn away from poor blind Bartimaeus crying 

for help No, Jesus' heart is full of sympathy 

for all in need. When you had the fever, 

Ellsworth, and were shut in so long. Jesus was 

sorry and suffered with you. And he mad© 

you well. Sometimes it is kinder lor Jesus 

not to cure. But whatever is best Jesus will 

do. So Jesus hears Bartimaeus' cry, and his 

heart is full of pity, "Jesus stood still, and commanded 

him to be called." Here are Jesus and 

his disciples standing in the road waiting, Bartimaeus' 

friends rush to him, helping him up. 

"Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee." The 

news is so good Bartimaeus is trembling all 

over. He cannot hurry fast enough, so throws 

off this outside coat. Now he hears Jesus' wonderful 

voice. Was ever another so tender and 

loving, Ruth No, none other voice like Jesus', 

"What wilt thou that I should do unto thee'" 

"Lord, that I might receive my sight." "Go 

thy way;" answers Jesus, "thy faith hath made 

"Jesus thfe first keep forget Bartimaeus, 

down and surely We Montclair, keep whole," thing ought answer Jesus, crying him the on he N, all way," Looking with chasing Bud to our sees J, to Jesus love. cries is be Xo, up Satan the to like Could as come face never. he away, Bartimaeus. Jesus of into did Jesus He speaks, the our Jesus follows hearts, cry looking ever Just will the

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. 

Vol, (Jl. 

Voung People's 

Topic 

FOR JULY 19, 1914, 

By Rev. A, A, Johnston, 

Faithful in Little Things. Luke 

1G:1U-13. 

Psalms,—24:3-C, No. 58; 37:2.5-28, 

little heads, the easier it will be. Xo 

No. 101; 15:1-3, No. 2S; 119: Part 7: 

rivet forged can stand the strain." 

:i-'G, No. 324; 04:8-9, No. 169. 

"No one rivet was ever meant to 

Parallels.—Prov. 20:5; Dan. 6:4; 

share it among you," the steam an 

Neh. 7:2; Luke 19:17; Acts 16:15; 1 

swered. "The others can have my 

Cor. 4:2; 2 Thess. 3:3; 1 Tim. 1:12; 

share, I am going to pull out," said a 

2 Tim. 2:2; 2 Tim. 2:13; Heb. 3:5; 

rivet to one of the forward plates. 

Heb. 10:23; Rev. 2:10; Rev. 19:11; 

Rev. 17:14. 

God's standard of a successful life 

is not brains, nor brilliancy, nor 

,1 il 1 r 1 Cl Where sick folks get well" ' 

"If you go others will follow," hissed on the outlook for strangers. She Just tne place to get thi very most out ol 

the steam, "there is nothing so contagious 

in a boat as rivets going. Why made her living by entertaining niustrated booklet free on request ' 

J 1 1. . 1 .... a vacation. 

I know a little chap like you—he was men. She was an harlot. It ap- ^"e Attleboro Saoitarlum. Attleho.oJMa... 

achievement, but faithfulness. Many 

an eighth of an inch fatter though— pears reported that to these King two men as suspicious 

were soon DAISY FLY KILLER te-«r 

tracts and klUi til 

a man has won fame and success who, 

on a steamer—to be sure she was only 

fliee. Neat, cleao, ornamental, 

convenient, 

characters. Ofh'cers were sent in 

in the sight of God is a pitiable failure 

because he has been false to his 

1200 tons now I come to think of it, 

search of them, Rahab receiving 

in exactly the same place as you are. 

cheap, LaatI all 

better self, to his fellows and to his 

He pulled out in a bit of a sea, not intimation of what was on foot determined 

to protect them from the 

metal, can'tspill ortip 

seaBon. Made o: 

God. When the darkness of death is 

half so bad as this, and he started all 

dispelled and the glad morning breaks 

his friends on the same butt-strap, King, She laid her plans and carried 

them out successfully. When 

over i will not soil or 

and God gives us our welcome, it will 

and the plates opened like a furnace 

in] ure anything. 

not be, "Well done, thou brilliant servant" 

or "Well done, thou successful 

door and I had to climb into the nearest 

fog-bank, while the boat went the pursuers were in the moun- There are opportunities in Medicine, Bold by dealers, esped- 

oc 

Have You Chosen a Profession 

Guaranteed effective. 

servant," but "Well done, thou good 

down." "Now that's particularly disgraceful," 

said the rivet. "Fatter than tdins in searcn oi toe neurews, iâ j^^^g ,^ j^^.^ york homceopathic paid for $1, meditpin'5 

in qpnrcVi nf the Hehrpwi; "Ra- '^"y Homoeopathic Medicine. 6 Send sent by for «presspi> cata- 

and faithful servant." 

Our meditation on this subject will 

me, was he, and in a steamer of half ,l.„t, tiirnc Vip.r attpntinn ao-ain tn CAL HABOLS COLLEGE 80MESB, AND ISO FloweH SeEalb Ave., HOSPITAL. BiaoUn. «.( 

be worthy, if many of us are impelled 

to pray "Please God, I will he more 

the tonnage Seedy little peg! I blush na.D turns ner attention again to royal s, copela»jd, a,m„m, d .Deanthe 

spies and in the conversation new york,^ New York city, .^venueiA.esd 

for the family, sir." "You see," he 

went on gravely, "a rivet and especially 

a rivet in your position is really the markable development of her faith. Roche's Herbal Embrocation 

which followed we have the re- •—' 

faithful, even in the little things, during 

the coming months, in both home 

one indispensable part ol the ship." The rays of Divine light now began 

The Celebrated Effectual Remedy 

and church." Remember 

Many of us may occupy places no to penetrate the darkness of her without Internal Medicines, for 

I. That Christ's Test of Character 

more conspicuous than a rivet but soul, not to be baffled by doubt, not 

is Faithfulness. 

faithful rivets are just as necessary to be driven back by fear, not to 

You recall His praise ol John the 

as a true compass. "What God wants be hidden under a bushel but to be 

Baptist, the distinguishing feature of 

Hooping-cough 

is men great enough to be small received, improved and followed. 

whose character was fidelityto God 

AD PDnilD for 120 rears hae met-with con- 

and duty. 

the wilderness to see A reed shaken 

by the wind"—A man swayed this 

way and that way by every confiicting 

wind of opinion or passion. John was 

one who stood four-square to every 

wind that blew, in dungeon or in desert 

he was splendidly true to his convictions 

and this characteristic of his 

won the Master's great praise when 

he called John "the greatest born of 

women." 

As in all else, Christ is our ideal in 

this virtue. He was faithful in his 

"Because thou hast been faithful in a 

very little, have thou authority over 

humble home at Nazareth, as he ministered 

to the diseased of soul and 

ten cities." 

body, and even "unto death.'' "It is 

required in stewards that a man be Prayer Meeting Topic 

found faithful" and Jesus demands no 

other requirement. 

FOR JULY 22, 1914. 

II. That the world's work is done, By the Rev. J, M, Johnson. 

almost altogether, by those who do 

iRahab's Faith,—^Joshiua 2:21. 

faithfully the things which are least. 

We are blinded at times by the I. It was simple. 

glory of the general who has won a 2. It was practical. 

great victory, or ol the orator who 

3. It was prevailing. 

sways great masses of men, or of the 

author who writes great books. Such Passages: Matt, 8:10. Mark 4: 

men deserve our praise but the 40. Gal. 2:20. Luke 7:50. Matt. 

world's real work, although not so 17:20. Luke 17:5. Heb, 2:4. 2 

spectacular, is done by the humble Tim, 1:13, Matt, 12:21, Rom. 10: 

men and women whose names are never 

known. There is real heroism in 

17, Matt, 9:22, I Peter 1:5, Heb. 

the life of the girl who, year after 11:31. Rom, 12:3, Matt, 15:28, 

year nurses an invalid mother or Heb, 6:12, 

toils lor a motherless fajnily; in a 

father who goes daily to unpleasant 

toil that his children may have oppor 

Psalms: 121:1-4, No, 349, 63:3- 

6, No, 168, 36:6-9, No. 97. 25:1- 

tunities that were denied him; in a 

son that gladly accepts limitation for 

a widowed mother. 

Perhaps you remember Kipling's 

allegory concerning the rivet. "What's 

the use'' a few hundred rivets chattered. 

"We've given—we've given and 

the sooner we confess that we can't 

keep the ship together and go off our 

enough to be used." 

''What went you out into 

III. That faithfulness in that which 

is least is the road to power. 

Daniel, Joseph and David would 

never have reached the place of 

authority il they had not been faithful 

in a limited sphere. •Daniel in the 

house of the prince of the eunuchs, 

Joseph in the prison, David with th© 

sheep on the hill-sides. The rudiments 

of your future greatness are to 

be found in the way you do your littl© 

tasks today. It is the word of Christ 

4. No. 61. 16:6-10. No. 29. 

I. It was simple. The story of 

Rahab and her confession is ex- 

ceedingly interesting. In order that 

A\'e might get clearly before us the 

siiTi'pIicity of her faitli let us notice 

for a little the circumstances which 

called it forth. Two men 'were sent 

to spy out Jericho. As they entered 

t'he city gate and passed down 

the street it is not to be wondered 

at that they fell in with a woman yÊ ATTLEBORO SANITARIUM 

of Kahab S OCCU.patlOn. She was '"Whare tired folks getre.sted 

We see her whole soul aglow with 

heavenly light, and without the 

least shadow of a doubt we hear 

her making a most explicit confession 

of her faith, not only in Jehovah, 

as the God of the Hebrews 

but as the only God of heaven and 

of earth. Such is her confession as 

we read in the nth verse. Upon 

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It bore immediate fruit in the Presbyterian Manual," "Handbook for 

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hiding of the spies. For this act Address: 

she received honorable mention in JAMES S. Tibby, 406 PennBuilcJInB 

(Continued on page 11,) 

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i /-^^'-^ X T ***The Geneva College Glee Club gation, has just completed a short 

^^^ i^^^~^ £ ^ O t C S ^'^^''"•"y save a very successful con- visit to her father's home. The T. J. The Refonned Presbyterian Churcli 

^ '^^^^C!^^ cert at Oakdale, 111. They received a Blackwood family, of Londonderry, haTing no publUhin house of its own, ita 

., „ A A a rousing welcome, as Oakdale is the have purchased an automobile and are members are advised to send their orders for 

..*0n June 19, Rev. A, A bamson j^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ,^^^^,^ ^^^.^^ secretary, now regular visitors at our Sabbath CatechismB, Lesson Helps, Church and Sabbath 

School Supplies of every description to 

moderated a call at Bovmaw. 1 ^^ ^^^^^^^ ^ ^^^^^^_ ^^^^^ ^^^ worship, Mr. Thomas Stewart also 

rtich resulted in the unanimous elec- ^lub was also billed for Coulterville has forsaken tho Jehu band and now 

Witienpoon CDe presbpterian Publication Board .rwofib 

li^, of Licentiate Thomas E, Graham. ^^^ g^^^^^ ^^^^ audiences greet comes to church in a flre-wagon. Willinere 

are only 50 bound copies them everywhere, and people come ma Wilson, of Pittsiburg, is visiting 

BUe., Philadelphia 

Depo»itorie» 

W 'of "The Covenanter Pastor" on hand, from all the outlying districts, and îth her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, 

p„,rt an npge twelve how you can get are not disappointed. The local paper jesse Wilson. Miss Wilda Aikin has Delivered T ^ F R E E 

.c nothing, and postage says that at Oakdale the Club "made been seriously ill, but is slowly rea 

hit.' So say all the papers wherever covering, Dr, R, J, G, McKnight 

on Approval and 30 days Trial 

is 

j.i, .i..- -'Irs. J. S. Arthur, of the 

Second Church, this city, are back 

from an extended tour, in the course 

the Club iierforms. 

to be among the speakers at the Muskingum 

Summer Bible Conference at 

the end of July and the beginning of 

August, The program will compare 

favorably with that at Winona and 

other better known Chautauquas, anS 

BILLINGS, OKLA, 

Rev, W, S, Fulton, of Robstown, 

of wUch they visited their daughter Texas, preached for us Sabbath mornat 

Honolulu, 

ing and evening, .May 17th, His seri 

il, „„„„.,„o-o „f '^°°- and visits brought back pleasant 

«**Married at the parsonage of memories , of the past \ to , .. those of us ^® ^^P*'^* ^ ^'^''ê attendance. 

Third 

Foster, 

New 

Ph.D,, 

York, 

on June 

by the 

23rd, 

Rev. 

1914, 

F. M who knew him at Hebron, Kansas. 

Mr. 

Mr, Wylie Scholes, of Clarinda, Iowa, MEETING OF THE CENTRAL 

John Edson Van Denburgh, of Albany, 

is helping Calvin 'L, Y'oung with his BOARD OF MISSIONS. 

N, y,, and Miss Tillie Schramm, of 

harvest. Mrs. Sam Caskey is visiting At the meeting of the Central Board 

New York City. 

her parents and other relatives in on Monday, June 15, the former ofii- 

***Third New York enjoyed a con- 

Kenmare, N. Dakota, Miss Nannie cers were re-elected, Mr, Carithers 

gregational picnic on Saturday, June Young is attending two months' term was present and spoke for the Indian 

20tti, at Verona Park, N. J. The day of school at Norman. Miss Rosa Mission, The present workers there 

was beautiful, and a delightful time Young is attending the county Normal were re-elected as far as they expectwas 

had by all. The committee had at Perry, We are having a big har- ed to return. Mr, iSanderson wrote 

scheduled a number of contests and vest of small grain. It ripened quickly concerning the Mission at Selma, The 

games which added not a little merri- when it began to turn. So everyone is teachers there were re-elected except 

ment to the occasion, busy these hot dry days in the harvest in three vacancies for which places 

„ ^, , . ^ , ., field. While riding a horse in the Mr, Sanderson was requested to rec- 

"*Susanna Guthrie, a sister of tbe j^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^. ommend teachers The foundation 

late Elder ODavid iBoyd, died June 10.30 a. m„ Vera McFarland leaped ommena for the addition leacners, to the chapel of Knox 

22, in her 84th year. Within a short from the saddle as some of the team Academy is already up and the work 

time she was called on to suffer loss became frightened and started to run, jg gQjjjg ^^ under the supervision of 

by death of her husband and six children. 

She was a faithful member of and seizing the lines, stopped them, ,j,jjg foUowing is a summary of the 

Mr, McFarland was oiling the machine prof. Bottoms. 

Bellefontaine, O., congregation, and but Vera was badly cut. Her right treasurer's report for May: 

much beloved,—J. M. Faris. 

thumb and left hand were cut off, and Home Missions: Receipts, $496.04; 

***Miss Anna Hawthorne of Third, 

there were other severe cuts about expenditures, $691,86: balance over- 

New Y'ork,"spent's"abbath7 June "sirin tHe body. Three doctors dressed her ^r^^n, $429.'37', .Southern Mission 

Montclair, N. J., and worshipped with ^°'^''^^ ^^'^ immediately took her to ^^^^^^^^^ $2,650,13; expenditures, $3,- 

our people there, Mr, Henry O'Neill ^""^^ Hospital. She rallied from the ggg^g. ^^^^^^^^ $1,697.10; Indian Misand 

Mr, R, J. Bole, of Second New operation, but passed away about 9 ^.^^_ Receipts, $834.09; expenditures, 

York, were present and participated »• - '^^® funeral was held at the jj_;^22,07; balance $1,378,19, The large 

in prayer meeting on Wednesday ev- ^^^^rch on Saturday at 4 p. m. The amounts in the receipts and expenditures 

of the Southern and Indian Mis 

ening June iJ4 services were conducted by Rev. J, M, 

Rutherford, The interment was in sions are due to the settlement for 

***I am actually giving away copies Billings Cemetery, She was reconcil- the year of the local acSounts of both 

Of "The Covenanter Pastor," and of ed to the will of God, never complainthe 

2-vol, cloth bound edition of Ida ing, but bore her lot patiently to the 

Missions, Rev, Thomas Patton was 

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EXTRACTS PROM LETTERS TO 

THE WITNESS BEARING 

COMMITTEE, 

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the Christian Nation flfteenyears, I LL, D, Rev. John F, Carson, D, D„ 

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eyes back to persecuting days and Feeters, Rev, Dr, Graham, Rev, Dr. 

0„ congregation, died March 17th, for the Mother, Wife or 

then will the Covenanter principles Teaz, Rev, Dr. Carson and your correspondent. 

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prayer, and two excellent addresses. 

Scripture reading, singing of psalms, pastor of the Second Miami congregation. 

He was a man of unusual 

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strength of character as well as posanter 

Church, if we stand fast. 

The firstby Rev. Dr, Graham and the 

N 0;!R T; H E R N 

.sessed of a great variety of gifts. His 

second by Rev, Dr. Carson, both of interest in the great movements of the H O T E L 

Dear Sir—In reply to your letter of whom had been brought up: in this world continued unabated till the last. 

June 1st, would say that I print and church. Both Dr, Carson and Dr. —R, H, 

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distribute tracts in near-by towns and Graham spoke feelingly and appreciatively 

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between, on foot and bicycle, and do 

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gladly follow distributing tracts from lead the church, as its pastor, for a years, Oliver was patient and uncomplaining. 

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llth. He had the trial of laying aside 

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time to place them on the porch or 

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T W E N T Y = F I V E Y E A R S A H O N Q T H E I N D I A N S 

Never-Before-Told Leathei- Stocking Tales in a Missionary's Life Among 

the Comanches and Apaches. 

By the Rev. W. W. Carithers, D. D. 

THE COW-BOY.* 

It was near the close of the holiday season, 

and the Indians had been busy all day getting 

their tree ready for the meeting in the evening. 

For some time they had been arranging each 

year for a tree of their own at the Mission. They 

would attend all the other "Trees" and "Treats" 

given by mission people or others, and afterwards 

ibuy things to furnish a "Tree" for themselves. 

They aimed to have this so well supplied that 

everyone present, whether Indian or white, 

would get a share; so the day had been a busy 

one for all at the Mission, for getting the tree in 

shape meant that a certain amount of help would 

be given. Late in the afternoon a disquieting 

telegram came in, calling for an early start 

and an anxious journey, and a little later a man 

came in saying that he had known me over 

twenty years ago. A good straight look in his 

face, and I answered him, "I do not remember 

you except that you are Williamson,'' and'he said, 

"I am Williamson." Then I remembered well the 

cow-boy, considerably younger than the man before 

me, a good hearted, reckless fellow, ready to 

ride anything, no difference how wild or dangerous 

it might seem, ready to do a kindness, especially 

if he could do it on horseback. Liked by 

everybody, especially attracted iby the children 

that were at the Mission when he was living in 

the cow camp near. 

So Williamson told me of what he had been doing 

in the years that lay between. He stayed 

with us that night, and of course went to the 

"Tree." I thing he received a handkerchief, a 

lead pencil and a bag filledwith fruit and candy. 

Filled with amazement at the developments the 

Indians had made, he insisted over and over that 

he never would have believed that the Indians 

could have gotten up a thing like that themselves 

if he had not seen it, and that he wished some 

of the other boys could get back here and see 

what the Mission had done for those Indians. 

The other workers at the Mission were rather 

disappointed in this close view of an old time 

cow-boy. They saw only a man, somewhat grimy 

and weatherbeaten, with the rolling gait of the 

cow-boy, and not especially attractive to them. 

Then it dawned on me that an essential element 

in the cow-boy picture was the atmosphere which 

could not be reproduced In the midst of civilization, 

but had to have the breadth and the freedom 

of the prairie that the plow had never touched— 

a rolling sweep reaching as far as the eye would 

carry, unbroken by fence or other marks that man 

would make. The cow-boy riding along the street 

may appeal somewhat to people, but does not 

stand in the same class with the old-time cowboy 

any more than the mangy lion of the show 

compares with the king of the forest. 

As it proved, Williamson had come back to look 

*This is the third story in the series. In the 

issue of April S appeared the first one, "The Man 

Whose Ear Had a Little Child," and in the issue 

for June 3, appeared the second one, "Little 

Tony." 


for gold that he believed some of the outlaws that 

used to harbor in the hills near the Mission had 

hidden there, but when he went to look for the 

place, houses had ibeen built back in the hills, 

and patches of alfalfa and lines ot fence confused 

him until he could not find the place, and he said 

he expected to come back in the summer time 

when he could go out in the hills and sleep at 

night; and -in the silence and the shadows he 

thought the place would seem more like it used to 

and he could locate the place where the treasure 

was hidden.. 

Williamson came into this country with a drove 

of cattle that were brought up from Midland 

County, Texas. I knew when I first saw the 

cattle that there were a great number of different 

brands in the herd, and after the cattle were 

in this country a few months, they were sold to 

another cow-man, hut Williamson still lingered 

on in the neighborhood for months, loafing 

around and often coming to visit us at the Mission, 

and in talking to him while on this latest 

visit he told me why he stayed. 

The herd of cattle was small when they started 

from 'Midland County, and the man who proposed 

to own the herd had stolen them nearly all, and 

was getting the herd out of the neighborhood. 

The man who directed the herd seems to have 

also been directed to add every loose animal he 

could gather along the road, and this explained 

the multitude of brands. Williamson had 'been 

connected with the gathering of this bunch from 

beginning to end, and the people who had lost 

stock knew enough about the circumstances to be 

very anxipus for Williamson as a witness and the 

man who had taken in the money for the cattle 

when they were sold was even more anxious that 

Williamson would keep out of sight. There was 

no law by which he could be compelled to go 

back to Texas if he wanted to stay here, and so 

he was paid a good round sum for months to 

keep out of Texas. To pass his leisure time he 

frequently visited the Mission, came to church, 

and in general, managed to enjoy life quite well. 

The cowiboy had a certain code of morals, varying 

in several points from the one that we have 

been taught to consider unchangeable. It was 

not one of strict conformity to the laws and customs 

of well ordered society, but rather suited to 

the frontier where your nearest neighbor was 

twenty miles or more away. For instance, to 

appropriate an animal that was not branded was 

perfectly proper and even commendable; but to 

take an animal with a brand on was a serious 

oilense. 

A large proportion of the cow-boys had run 

away from home when they were in their teens. 

On many of them the restraints of school life 

had been irksome, and so they knew little about 

books. They had been inclined to a wild and 

lawless life when in their parents' liome and had 

not improved in their mind or manners by being 

transplanted to an atmosphere that they liked 

better. Some were expert in handling the rope, 

some were expert in riding horses, a few were 

expert shots. Some of them had many manly 

qualities, many of them had numerous yellow 

streaks, but without exception all were decidedly 

lonesome. 

Perhaps very few of them reasoned out what 

they lacked, but after months of work on-the 

range, the rough sport of the round-up showed 

how hungry they were for contact with human 

beings, and when they brought a herd up to a 

border town, few places were open for them. Ro. 

fined homes did not want them, and they did not 

want anything that a refined home had to offer 

and so the places that were open were crowded' 

and the exuberance that the change brought' 

found vent in the rough play of which we so 

often hear. Then, satiated with the only associations 

that he could reach in the town, and with 

his money gone, he turned back to the lonesome 

ranch, only to have the long days and nights fitting 

him for a carouse of a like nature when he eame 

back and met the kind of civilization that the 

border afforded. 

Once when a white woman brought a little 

baby to the Mission, a stray cow-boy happened 

along, and by some unexplainable baby philosophy, 

the child showed a great readiness to come 

to the cow-boy. He was anchored right here at 

the Mission at once, and if the mother of the 

child had shown him the least encouragement, he 

would have stayed on indefinitely, and I am sure 

would have been willing to have paid for his 

board. He insisted on holding the baby practically 

all the time. It was in long clothes, and like 

any mere man he managed early in the proceedings 

to get its clothes up around its neck. He 

held the baiby with both arms hugged around it, 

but that seemed to suit both the baby and the 

man. He kept it with him at the table, and 

was ready to feed it anything that came along, 

until the mother was quite reconciled when we 

managed to pass him along. 

There was one quality that was generally noticeable 

in the cow-boy's language, and that was 

an exuberance of expression, using large words 

that fill the mouth quite well, and often were 

coupled with great picturesqueness. 

I remember once when they had the cattle 

rounded up near the Mission, and we went out 

to get a beef with some of the Mission horses 

and riders, and we thought we would go in and 

get one out as we saw them doing, hut when we 

worked at it a little while with very poor success, 

one of the cow-iboys riding around to where we 

were said, "Get out of here with your Sundayschool 

horses. Ycu can't do nothing with them 

Sunday-school horses. Just show me the beef you 

want and I'll get it out for you." Our poor success 

made us willing to take his advice. 

Another time there was a fellow that claimeu 

to bo a Cherokee Indian, stayed around the Mission 

for a few months and then drifted beyond 

our horizon for a time. One day he came riding 

back and informed me that he had a Chicasaw 

maiden ready to join her fortunes with his and 

wished me to come and perform the marriage 

ceremony. Because of the distance, I declined 

the honor, and so, after borrowing some money 

from me to set forth the marriage feast, he 

drifted out again, and has not since appeared over 

the horizon. One ot the cow-hoys had hearf 

something of what was going on and asked me, 

"Is that Joe go'ng to get married" and I told 

him what .Toe had said, and he wanted to know 

if I knew the woman that te proposed to marry, 

and I said that I had not that pleasure. "Well," 

he ans.wered, "when that woman gets Joe, she 

will be legally married' without a husband." 

Often when an officer in the army was ordered 

to some other point from the Ft. Sill Post, he 

would put up some of his possessions to be 

raffled off, the sale of chances and the throwing 

(Continued on page B.)

July 8, 1914. 




CATHOLICISM AXD UNITARIANISM. 

Mr. Sunday is reported to have said in his opening 

meeting in Huntington, W. Va.; 

"I am not going to attack the Catholics. No, I 

have too much dirt and filth in my own Qooryard. 

It will keep me itiusy cleaning the Protestant 

bunch. There are as good men and as bad 

scallawags in the Protestant church as in the 

Roman Catholic. The Catholic priests have said 

masses through the ages over the rotten remains 

of the Unitarians." 

We have no defence or apology to offer for Unitarianism. 

"Whosoever shall confess that Jesus 

is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he 

in God." "He that believeth not God hath made 

Him a liar, because he believeth not the record 

that God gave of His Son" (1 John 4:15; 5:10). 

But nothing is gained for this rock.truth of Christ'anity 

by setting Unitarianism over against Romanism. 

One denies the divinity and atonement 

of our Lord; the other professes to adore Him as 

the Son of God, yet robs Him of every honor and 

prerogative as the Eternal God; it professes to 

glory in the cross, yet substitutes penance and 

purgatory for the blood that cleanses from all sin. 

There are devout Catholics who ibelieve in Jesus 

and in Him alone for forgiveness and life eternal, 

just as there are Unitarians who trust in Him 

alone for salvation; but neither Catholic nor Uni. 

tarian is helped to believe in Him by the teachings 

of the Church to which he belongs. He believes 

in spite of their creeds, not because of 

them. Both systems are false and deluding, and 

nothing is gained iby comparing one with the 

other. "To the law and to the testimony, if they 

speak not according to this testimony, it is 

because there is no light in them" (Isa. 8:20).— 

The Christian Instructor, May 5, 1914. 

THE REPEAL OF THE TOLLS EXEMPTION. 

This has been effected: 

"Washington, D. C, June 15.—President Wilson 

today signed the Panama tolls exemption repeal 

bill as amended in the Senate and agreed 

to by the House. He signed the bill with a quill 

pen used by President Harrison in signing the international 

copyright law in 1891 and by President 

Taft in signing the Panama-American copyright 

treaty, the Lincoln Memorial bill' and the 

act incorporating the National Institute of Arts 

and Letters. The pen is the property of Robert 

Underwood Johnson of New York." 

The freedom granted the coast.wise shipping 

of canal passage, was in keeping with similar 

grants through the Federal canals in United 

States territory, and was of course, opposed by 

tbe railroads, though they received large land 

grants in fee in aid of the enterprises, and though 

other countries largely subsidize their shipping 

interests. 

Both the Democratic and Progressive Federal 

platforms in 1912 declared for freedom for this 

shipping, and President Taft had signed the bill. 

Mr, Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic candidate, 

spoke on August 15, 1912, as foHows: 

"One of the ibills just passed by Congress provides 

tor free tolls for American ships passing 

through the canal, and prohibits any ship pass. 

ing through the canal which is owned by any 

American railway company. You see the object 

of that, don't you We don't want the railways 

to compete with themselves, because we understand 

that kind of competition. We want the 

water carriage to compete with the land carriage, 

so as to be perfectly sure that you are going to 

set better rates around by the canal than we 

wuld across tbo continent." 

When the Mexican trouble became acute, the 

President personaHy addressed Congress, pressing 

repeal of the provision for diplomatic reasons, 

whatever views the Congressmen might have of 

the rightfulness of the measure. The House acted 

promptly, ibut the Senate debated the question 

long, and only after amendment could the 

repeal go through. 

On Thursday, June llth, the Senate passed the 

repealing bill. The measure as approved by the 

upper House is not the same as that endorsed hy 

the President and passed by the House of Representatives. 

To the original biH was tacked the 

Simmons-Norris amendment, specifically reserving 

to the United States any and all rights it may 

have under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, and is to 

declare that "the subject of this act shall not be 

construed or held as n, waiver or relinquishment 

of any right the United States may have * * * 

to discriminate in favor of its vessels by exempting 

the vessels of the United States, or its 

citizens, from the payment of tolls, or in any 

way waiving, impairing or otherwise affecting 

any right of the United States under said treaty 

or otherwise with respect to the sovereignty over 

the ownership, control and management of said 

canal and the regulation of conditions or charges 

of traffic through the same." 

Senator O'Gorman of this State quoted at the 

close of his speech of May 7, the following from 

the Congressional Government of Woodrow Wilson, 

page 233, on the powers of the President: 

"His only power of compelling compliance on 

the part of the Senate lies in his initiative in negotiations 

which affords him a chance to get the 

country into such scrapes, so pledged in the view 

of the world to certain courses of action, that the 

Senate hesitates to bring about the appearance of 

dishonor which would follow its refusal to ratify 

the rash promises or to support the indiscreet 

threats of the Department of State." 

The truth is, our peaceful relations with England 

do not rest on a nice adjustment of commerce 

and trade. We bring in here a nobler and 

better view from a letter of the Earl of Shaftesbury 

to Rev. Dr. James tMcCosh, dated at London, 

Sept. 27, 1868, on the eve of the latter's departure 

for America. 

"All deep and sustained earnestness in religion 

(as distinguished from the feeling and action in 

support of establishments, political and ecclesiastical) 

seems to be fast declining. The determination 

of St. Paul to know 'nothing but 

Jesus Christ and him crucified' will soon be accepted 

or understood by a few only, either here 

or elsewhere; and yet between the religious people 

of America, and the religious people of England, 

there cannot be, except in this principle, 

any .firm ground of union. The feeling inspires, 

and the habit of thought it both creates and maintains 

(I speak not here of eterna Ithings), are the 

sole guarantee for the harmony of nations, and for 

perfect freedom, collectively and individually, under 

either a monarchy, or a republic." 

The Presbyterian General Assembly met in May 

at Chicago. A reorganization was made of the 

Home Mission Board to gain a measure of decentralization. 

The committee on Union Seminary received an 

extension of time. 

"The Assembly instructed a committee to report 

next year on the feasibility of a plan, recommended 

by the federal council of churches of 

Christ, providing for the establishment of one 

Protestant church in towns of less than 500 population, 

where all Protestants might worship. This 

plan was suggested as the firststep in a movement 

for bringing together all Protestant 

churches." 

This is the Federation of which Professor 

Mathews of Chicago University is President. 

WHEN ONE CAN WORK FOR CHRIST. 

One of the speakers at the Conference on 

Evangelism Thursday evening at Synod quoted 

Charles M. Sheldon to the effect that if one did 

not engage in work for Christ, it was because 

he was conscious of his sinfulness. The remark 

may have 'been stronger than this. It may have 

Ibeen that he was conscious of his sin and felt 

that it was not repented of and not forgiven. 

Even if it had been that strong, it would scarcely 

have gone beyond the Scripture. When David 

repented of his sin of adultery and murder, he 

prayed, "O Lord, open thou my lips." While sin 

lay on his heart, his Ups were closed. 

There is an excellent reason why an honest 

man cannot talk of repentance and forgiveness to 

others while he has not repented of his own sin. 

A hypocrite, or one who has great gifts in the 

way of self-deception, may urge repentance while 

he himself has not repented, but it is a hollow 

message and reaches no true spiritual result. An 

honest man could have no heart in doing personal 

work for Christ while he himself is unrepentant 

and unforgiven, and that is the reason 

why so few people have their lips open to speak 

a word for their Lord. 

Personal work is a great searcher of the heart. 

When one talks to others, he cannot but talk to 

himself. If he is not consciously sincere, he cannot 

talk with effect and his weakness is in some 

sort a confession. Paul was a powerful preacher 

because he lived in all good conscience. He 

could bring other people up to the mark because 

he lived up to the mark himself. David could 

not speak of the righteousness of God and of 

God's grace, as long as he lived in known sin. 

The fact that he tried to justify himself In his 

wrong doing did not relieve his conscience nor 

open his lips. His Psalms were no comfort to 

him as long as he held back from repentance and 

confession. 

Among the miracles of our Lord was his causing 

the dumb to speak. No single instance ot 

this is on record since, but we see an example ot 

it when a sinner repents, confesses and is forgiven. 

His lips are opened. When sin is put away, 

the dumb speak. Many a man develops unexpected 

powers when he is truly converted. Even 

nature seems to wake up when sin is put away; 

the fields are glad, the hills shout for joy and 

the trees clap their hands. The enthusiasm of 

a new convert is proverbial and he holds it until 

he falls into sin; then he becomes discouraged 

and his lips are closed. Our dumbness and our 

sadness are the natural results of our sinfulness. 

This may seem like a harsh judgment, for 

most of us say but little for Christ and that 

little where there is least need for it. But few 

speak heart to heart where a testimony for him 

might bring a soul to see its sin and seek the Saviour. 

We are as a rule not doing much personal 

work for the Lord. Does that mean that we are 

conscious sinners and not conscious of repentance 

and forgiveness That seems to 'be the 

conclusion, for David led by the Spirit, declares 

that when his sin ispardoned and he is cleansed 

he will teach transgressors the ways of God 

and sinners shall be converted to him. Willingness 

to speak and power to reach men come 

through joy in one's own salvation. 

There is both warning and encouragement in 

this view of religious experience; warning that 

our silence is the result of our sin and that we 

need not so much resolve to speak as to seek 

God's grace to break off our sins and repent of 

them at once; and encouragement that when we 

do seek God with the whole heart for mercy and 

cleansing, our lips will be opened in the joy of 

his forgiveness and we shall have both the disposition 

and the power to tell tr3,n8gressors God's 

ways and lead them to the Saviour.

OUR MISSION IN CHINA. 

EMMA DEAN ANDERSON VISITS OUR 

Letters from Mary R. Adams, of Our Own Mission, 

and Emma Dean Anderson, U. P. Missionary 

from India, Visiting Tak Hing. 

A young Chinese man, who taught the language 

to the foreigners for a few years, is now teaching 

CHINA MISSION. 

West River Boat, S. China, May 14, 1914. 

Writing to her brother, W. T. Anderson, 

Beaver Falls, Pa., sihe said: 

in the girls' school. He publicly professed 

You see I am on my way up to Tak Hing, 

Christ about a year ago. One of the subjects he 

and I am sure you will want to know all I 

teaches is the Bible. When he was teaching the 

foreigners the Bible in the local dialect he said, 

'have to tell you about this trip, i shall try to 

"I thought there was not much in it, but since I help you see things througli- m.y eyes. 

have come to study it in the man lei (the classic We reached Hong Kong at noon on the 

language of China), there is a wonderful store of 

12th. It was raining 'hard, so was very disagreeable 

getting ashore. I went rig'ht o& to 

knowledge in it." He spends from an hour to an 

hour and a half every night in preparing his 

Bible lesson. His Bible is interlined and the 

Cook's to see about my Pacific sailing, and 

edges filledwith marks showing deep study. 

An old man, a second degree graduate, according 

I learned I could go by the boat China, to 

Manila, on the 27th, and still have two weeks 

to the ancient plan of education in China, has for this trip; so I sent Mr. Taggart a wire of 

been employed as teacher in the girls' school for 

eleven words, wlhich cost me ninety cents in 

two years. He has showed marked interest in 

Mexican money or about half a dollar in our 

attendance at the services and gives close attention. 

A few days ago he said he believed, but is 

money. Then I got some dinner at a very 

not ready to make a public profession of his nice, clean place near Cook's and took a rickshaw 

for my boat to Canton. The boat was 

faith. He said, "a few years ago ii a man was a 

wrongdoer he was considered ibad, but if a person 

was good he received praise; now if a person very much like a river boat at home. I found 

is bad, people say he is clever, but if a person is every accommodation needed for a comfortable 

night. I retired early, but the boat did 

good, people try to pick at him and persecute 

him." 

A few weeks ago one of the native preachers not start until ten o'clock and by six-thirty 

was giving a discourse on the Christian running next morning we were in Canton. I cannot tell 

a race. He said that in the cloud of witnesses are 

those who have gone on before and are beckoning you anything about that place, as I just went 

to us to come. He said Mrs. Robb, Dr. Maude from one boat to another. I expect to stop 

George and Miss Torrence are calling to us "make 

there two or three days when I return. I had 

haste," "come on quickly." 

•On Sabbath evening of our last communion, a lively time changing from one boat to another. 

The officer on the Honk Kong boat 

the pastor of the congregation talked to the people 

about the Philip and Andrew Club. He emphasized 

the responsibility of each one bringing 

told me the easiest thing to do was just to get 

a brother to Christ hy the next communion. He a sampan or small boat and go from the one 

impressed upon us that if each one of the three 

boat to the other in place of landing. That 

hundred members would be personally responsible 

for bringing a soul to Christ we could have was all right as far as he directed, but he 

six hundred members by the fall communion. should have aUo added, da not be in a hurry 

When the appeal was made for people to promise 

to go. I told one of the boat-boys what I 

to endeavor to bring one soul to Christ, one of 

the Bible women said, "truly it is good." There 

were more than thirty promised to try to bring 

a brother to Christ by the fall communion. Pray 

that these thirty shall he faithful and that others 

shall be stirred with a like zeal. 

Two of the medical students are planning to 

make a missionary tour during the vacation. A 

record has been kept of the names of the patients, 

their address, and if they were favorabl3 to the 

doctrine. These students plan to take some medicines 

with them and visit these who have b:en in 

the hospital during the year. They will take 

some literature and talk the doctrine in the vilalges. 

It will require about six weeks for the 

trip and through this means they will be able to 

bring the light to many who have not heard. They 

are your representatives and need your support 

at the throne of grace. 

Miss Emma Dean Anderson, of India, visited 

your Mission in China last week. Her presence 

was an uplift spiritually, to all of us. The riches 

from her experience encouraged us. When she 

told of how they waited upon God and what wonderful 

things Jesus had done for the people of 

India, we realized that when one is wholly and all 

for Christ that his power is manif-est in the 

humble worker. 

Yqujs in tho Master's work, 

MARY R, ADAMS, 


wanted to do and he picked up my things and 

started down to the lower deck. I followed 

boats where there 'were English-speaking p^q^ 

pie, until I found out where my boat was for 

West 

River, and at last was comfortably 

settled in a nice, clean cabin. The one I came 

on belongs to tbe En,gli/sh, and the officers 

are very kind to me and have told me many 

things about this beautiful river. 

Shortly after we started, I noticed that four 

policemen went to tbe commander's cabin and 

each one came away armed. An English gunboat 

is following us. Not long ago a boat on 

the river was attacked and several people 

hurt and the boat burnt by robbers. So the 

boats are guarded. 

The Chinese watchmen 

are sitting around in dififerent parts of tlie 

boat. 

There is another first class passenger, 

a lady from California. She is just going up, 

the river for the trip. It is pleasant when 

the boat is moving. 

the cabins. 

Have electric fans in 

The Sai Kong or West River is t!hird largest 

in the Empire. It has been open to foreign 

traffic since 1897. At every town of any 

size I noticed high square buildings. These 

are safe deposits, or pawn sbops. 

Each one 

of these towers represents 10,000 people, and 

this is the way the people are numbered. They 

are built much higher than the surrounding 

houses, and made without windows. I am 

told that often jars of vitrol are kept on the 

roof to throw down on robbers. The people 

bring their clothes, jewelry and other things 

and deposit them. Every here and there are 

pagodas, some of them nine stories high, or 

about 250 feet, ll have not been able to find 

out what they were built for. Just like towers 

or monuments. They belong to some dynasty 

of long ago. There are hills on both 

sides and many trees, and orchards of mulberry 

trees. These are cultivated for the silk 

worms. These mulberry bushes are not allowed 

to grow into any size, but are kept cut 

off at the end of the season and they sprout 

on as best I could. The place was just crowded 

with Chinamen trying to do the same 

out again in February. This is a great place 

for the silk worm industry, so many of the 

thing that I had been told to do. Oh! what a hill-sides are covered with groves. According 

jam I got into, and I could not speak a word 

to anybody, but I tried to keep in sight of my to Chinese ideas, a hillside facing running 

water-is the best place to be buried. Often 

things. They were put into a sampan and I the priests make money of the people by saying 

their friends are not buried in a good 

clin-.bed around over other sampans until I 

place. The priest p'roposes another spot and 

reached the one my things were in. Then we 

gets big money for his work. In so many 

were in such a jam that we could not ijet out. 

I knowing that the boat for Tak Hing started 

places there are peculiar looking poles, something 

like ship masts, with square peat franle.x 

at eight o'clock, began to make desperate on them. They stand in front of large build- • 

signs to the boatmen to get out. At last one ings. These are called "Literary Poles" and 

show that some member of the family has taken 

a classical degree. After the pole has once 

of them picked up my things and motioned 

for me to follow, which I did. We climbed 

been erected, it must never be renewed, but 

over some more boats, I running a risk every 

allowed to decay. 

time of going into the water, but at last So many villages along the river, many 

we got out into the open and started do\vn 

the river. 'I inquired here and there at other 

rice fields, andil notice the Chinaman washes 

his rice fields muoh the same 'way as they do 

in India, plowing thenn almost knee deep in 

water. Many buffalos. too. and tbey. m PPt

July 8,1514. 


one bit prettier than the Indian ones. In one 

place I saw hundreds of gray ducks along in 

the bushes by the river-side, and asked one of 

the officers if they were wild ducks. He told 

me no, that is a "duck farm," they belong to 

the men in that boat. These duck boats, are 

built with overhanging sides, and often carry 

as many as 3,000, w'hich are kept until ready 

{or the market. The duck raisers move about 

the river, and put their ducks ashore to feed. 

They are walked ashore over a plank and men 

left to guard them as they feed along the 

short. At night they are put on to the boat 

again and the ducks are so trained they know 

when to make a rush for the plank. 

Now we are nearing Tak Hing, and I 

shall leave the account of my visit to the Mission 

for another letter. I am so 'well and I am 

enjoying every minute of this. With much 

love, your sister, 

EMMA DEAN ANDERSON. 

(United Presbyterian Missionary to India.) 

THE LESSON IN THE CLAFLIN FAILURE. 

It will be the wish of everybody that the huge 

Claflin firm may soon 'be restored and set upon 

its feet again. The collapse of an enterprise of 

that magnitude can do nobody any good, but may 

leave in its wake a vast amount of distress. The 

failure of this immense dry goods firm with its 

chain of 30 or more stores throughout the country 

carries with it several powerful sermons on business 

economics. One is this: A business may 

allow its size to outrun its efliciency. It has ibeen 

proved in many manufacturing instances that 

mere bigness does not necessarily mean a cheaper 

method ot producing or of selling. Thus a 

concern like Cambria Steel can live and prosper 

in the very shadow of United States Steel which is 

20 times greater. Small banks often earn quite as 

much on every dollar of capital as the largest 

hanks. Little railroads very frequently earn 

much more than the lordly trunk lines. More 

than one railroad like the Rock Island or the New 

Haven or the Wabash system has been wrecked 

by a desire to grow great at a rate faster and 

more expensive than the increase in efficiency 

for handling newly acquired properties. Chains 

of banks in more than one instance have crumbled 

to their ruin, because economy of management 

did not keep pace with the too rapid increase in 

magnitude. A business that grows stupendous in 

one spot, like Baldwins or Cramps or 'Stetsons, 

avoids the risks which follow in the train ot 

growing great by the absorption of widely scattered 

properties. A compact property remains 

steadfast to its principles of economic efficiency, 

and it continues under the immediate and constant 

eye of its master; whereas a company like 

(the Claflins must depend upon a too diversified 

talent in management and an unwieldy mass in 

its personal clientele. Often has it been urged, 

and with much weight, that only in the rarest 

.iiinstance can any real monopoly exist. A trust is 

ever in danger of falling of its own weight, just 

like the Quebec (bridge, for the simple reason 

that the larger it grows the more difficult it becomes 

to keep all the links in the chain sufficiently 

strong to carry their share of the burden. 

Thus the Claflin failure comes like a dismal mockery 

of the craving at Washington to promote 

smaller business. Business makes itself small 

enough, and all too readily, when it expands too 

fast to keep each link in its chain up to the highest 

mark of efficiency and its capital down to 

the smallest point of necessity. 

REPORT OF COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO 

OUR CHURCH'S POSITION ON INDUS 

TRIAL ILLS AND THEIR REMEDY. 

The Committee appointed by Synod to report 

on Industrial Ills and Their Remedy, offered the 

following, which was adopted: 

The Church being divinely appointed to teach 

the truth of God, cannot neglect truth in any 

sphere. The economic wants of men are so 

vitally related to character that to neglect the 

one is to neglect the other. "Man cannot live by 

bread alone," but neither can he live very long 

without bread, and the way in which he procures 

bread often determines many of his relations of 

life, among them his relation to the Church. The 

Church should not make a specific program of 

legislation; that is not her function. She should 

search after and find the truth, and place it before 

lawmakers. The Church is a teacher, and 

not a legislator in civil matters. What, then, are 

the moral implications or economic truth 

All wealth is a gift from God, and is to be held 

in trust for God and one's fellowmen. Particularly, 

land is a gift from God, and should not be 

monopolized. Private ownership of land without 

monopolization rests upon social expediency and 

is justified. To work is a command of Tôd 

which was delivered to our firstparents before 

the Fall. Adam was to dress and to keep tht 

Garden. Sin brought death-dealing labor but not 

the principle of work. 

Child labor should be abolished. The interests 

of the family should determine whether or not 

married women should be allowed to work, and 

the conditions. The hours of labor should be 

sufficiently short to permit of rest and improvement. 

The Sabbath should be sacredly observea 

as a day of rest and worship. Workers should be 

protected from dangerous machinery and from 

deadly occupational diseases. Factories should 

be weH Hghted and sanitary, and adequate provision 

made for toilets. The sweat shop system 

should be abolished. Provision should be made 

for old age and for those injured. Vvorkmen 

have the right to organize, but not to use secret 

methods nor to entej a conspiracy to injure 

property. The principle of arbitration and conciHation 

in industrial disputes is moral and reasonable. 

Capital is productive, as is set forth in 

the parables of the Talents, the Pounds, and the 

Wicked Husbandmen. Capital used in public service 

is subject to special public regulation. Large 

combinations of capital in restraint of trade are 

immoral. Interest, being the return from productive 

capital, is justified, ibut interest .should not be 

charged on a loan to a poor brother who is in 

personal or family need. Our people should be 

encouraged to accumulate capital, bv proper methods, 

for it is by means of capital that any largr^ 

enterprise, as foreign missions, or Christian education, 

is carried on. The socialist denies the 

right of interest on the ground that labor alone 

is productive. Rent is a differential due to the 

superior productivity of one grade of land over 

another. To confiscate land because man does 

not create land implies the labor theory of value. 

But the labor theory of value \s wrong. Value 

depends upon scarcity and utUity. Therefore, a 

man may own what God has created if it be for 

social expediency. Wages are a return for labor 

and should be paid in proportion to productivity. 

Men should he worth a living wage, and the 

abolition of the liquor traffic, more general education, 

restriction of immigration, and a wider 

spread of the Gospel, would make men worth a 

living wage, and they should aot receive less. In 

the interests of decency and justice, shop gins 

should receive a living wage. 

Finally, social justice, in regard to land, labor, 

capital, rent, wages, and interest, will be attained 

only when the spirit of Christ shall fill 

the hearts of iboth employer and employee, lifting 

men above the plane of material goods to 

the higher values of personality and soul worth; 

when the law of Christ shall be placed upon our 

statute books and in our Constitution; and when 

Christ shall be crowned King of the nations of 

the earth. By laboring and praying fcr thLs 

glorious consummation the Church is contributing 

to the solution of the pressing economic problems 

of the day. 

Signed: W. HENRY GEORGE. 

J. M. COLEMAN. 

R. C. WYLIE. 

SETTLEMENT OF A BRITISH CLAIM AGAINST 

UNITED STATES, AFTER 100 YEARS. 

The Anglo-American Pecuniary Claims Commission 

on May 7, finished a long session in 

Washington, B. C. While a number of cases have 

been disposed of, many awards still remain to be 

made, and the Commission will arrange later for 

another meeting. The most interesting case decided 

is one dating back to the War of 1812. It 

concerned the seizure of the Canadian schooner 

Lord Nelson tiy the Ameircan Navy. The representatives 

of the estate of the original owner asserted 

that the seizure was made a fortnight before 

the outbreak of war, and demanded $5,000 

(£1,000) damages, with 4 per cent, interest. They 

won their case with ease, the American Government 

recognizing the truth of their statements. 

The case has had a long and curious history. The 

claimants first got a favorable judgment in one 

of the Courts of New York State in 1817, but 

the clerk of the Court absconded with the damage 

money in his pocket, and nothing happened. 

Since 1815 the case had been constantly before 

Congress; the injustice of the British contention 

has been repeatedly admitted ,and two Presidents 

have urged the payment of the damages in 

Presidential iMtessages.—The Times. 

THE COW-BOY. 

(Continued, from page 2.) 

of dice and transfer of property being conducted 

at the Post Traders' Store. One night the drawing 

was to take place that was to settle the ownership 

of a very expensive music box, and all 

the allotted number of chances had been sold except 

one, but there was no 'buyer that wanted it 

until a cowboy rode iri, and the crowd at once 

set out to convince him that he ought to buy 

this last ticket, and (finally he did so and in the 

throwing that followed, he won the music box; 

a number of friends escorted him to the miserable 

shack that passed under the name of HOTEL, 

and helped him carry the music box, and after 

they had installed it in the corner of the main 

room, they proceeded to wind it up and make it 

sing; the music box responded joyfully and they 

kept it up long after the cow-iboy owner had 

wrapped his blanket around him and laid down 

in the corner ot the same room and was trying to 

sleep. 

But the racket kept him awake and he gave 

them order after order to quit the noise and let 

him sleep. The enthusiastic concert makers paid 

no attention to his orders and kept the machine 

running on high' speed. The owner rolled over 

enough to get his pistol out of his belt and 

emptied the revolver into the music box, and with 

the remark that he thought now it would keep 

quiet, he rolled over and went to sleep. The 

next morning he mounted his horse and rode 

gayly away, leaving the splintered rosewood sides 

and the mute machinery of the music box to anyone 

that wanted the wreck. I have slept in the 

room with the remains of the box and I never 

heard a sound from it that indicated what it


Vol. fil. 

thought when the bullets began coming, in such 

an unannounced way, into its harmonious soul, 

nor what it was planning to do with the music 

that must have remained, stored up in its startled 

system. 

The tales of endurance that might be told and 

of desperate risks taken to save a friend, and 

ol exposure in holding the herds with which he 

had been intrusted, speak of a noibility that never 

had yielded to its environment. 

One time we went out for a beef and one of 

the cow-boys shot at one and only succeeded in 

shooting him through the nose and making the 

steer wild with pain and anger. He started off 

on the run with a couple of cow-boys sweeping 

after him and they threw a rope on his horns 

and aimed to stop him, but the rope broke at the 

saddle-horn and the steer was loose again. In 

the meantime, I had jumped out of the wagon 

and with a gun ran along after the procession. 

As they turned the steer 'back, he saw me and at 

once started with the intention of punishing me 

for all his troubles. The cow-boys came chasing 

along after him, and while riding hard, one of 

them reached down from his saddle and picked 

up the trailing rope and wrapped it around his 

saddle-horn. I knew that the steer had broken 

the same rope only a few minutes before, and also 

knew that the cavalcade was dangerously near 

where I was standing with the gun. I had the 

gun ready to shoot, but knew that if 1 shot just 

a fraction too high, i would cut the rope with the 

bullet and turn the steer loose on me, hut the 

cow-boy slowed the steer down very carefully, 

holding his horse off to one side of the line of 

the shot, and bringing the steer's head by this so 

high that I was afraid I could not make the shot, 

ibut there was nothing else to do, and you may 

well believe I was glad to see the steer crumple 

up and the wild rage fade out of his eyes. 

Behind many of the cow-hoys there was a past 

that included the memory of a mother, and sometimes 

you got a glimpse into his real life. Mrs. 

Carithers talked to one young fellow that was 

around the Mission very frequently, and he told 

her of a mother away in some Northern State, 

and that he had not written to her for many 

years. Mrs. Carithers urged and insisted until 

he wrote his mother-a letter, and soon after that 

he left our country. Sometime afterwards a letter 

came, telling of the mother's joy that her boy 

was back home again and of her unbounded gratitude 

for the interest some unknown woman had 

taken in her boy, and a letter afterwards came 

from the iboy himself, sending his picture, and expressing 

his satisfaction in the home to which 

he had been restored. 

The old order has changed, and the cow-boy 

rides the range only in smaller circles and at 

farther isolated points. He will not come again; 

for homes, with children playing around the doors, 

cover the land where the long horn used to range; 

but the cow-boy had his part in helping to feed 

the westward marching host that was destined to 

overthrow his kingdom. 

Total contributions '$236,972, or $27.74 per member. 

Syrian Mission Contributions $20,379.51, and 

Mission in China $14,240.09, or $4.05 per member 

for Poreign Missions, an increase of 26 cents 

over last year. 

Congregations.—84 have pastors, 27 are without 

pastors. Robstown, Texas, Mission was organized 

Nov. 5, 1913. Winnipeg, Canada, Mission on May 

22, 1913. Hemet, Cal., Congregation was organized 

July 17, 1913. 

'ISinisters.—There are 134 Ministers. There 

were 12 installations, 1 ordination and installation, 

12 dissolutions of the pastoral relation. 3 

pastors have double charges, 4 Stated Supplies. 

M. M. Pearce was installed pastor of 1st Philadelphia, 

Pa., iCongregation, Sept. 30, 1913. J. 

S. Thompson installed at Hemet, California, Oct. 

20, 1913. A. M. Thompson installed at Utica, 

O., April 3, 1914. Elmer Russell at Dennison, 

Kansas. C. A. Dodds at Topeka, Kansas, April 

17, 1914. F. E. Allen at Superior, Neb., April 

17, 1914. W. C. McClurkin at Coulterville, IU., 

May 19, 1914. H. G. Foster at Sparta, 111., June 

10, 1913. J. M. Coleman at Bloomington, Ind., 

June 2, 1914. J. M Johnston at Youngstown, O., 

May 30, 1913. E. M. Elsey at Little Beaver, Pa'., 

Jan. 16, 1914. J. Boyd Tweed was ordained and 

instaHed pastor of 1st Beaver Palls, Pa., Congregation, 

Oct. 28, 1913. The pastoral relation 

between S. R. WaHace and BeHe Center, O., 

Congregation was dissolved Sept. 19, 1913. J. 

•M. Faris and Bellefontaine), O., Congregation, 

Sept., 1913. J. G. McElhinney and Quinter, Kansas, 

Congregation, Nov. 5, 1913. H. G. Foster 

and Billings, Okla., Congregation, May 23, 1913. 

D. Bruce Elsey and St. John, Canada, Congregation, 

May 3, 1914. F. E. AHen and Lake Reno 

Congregation, May 27, 1913. F. F. Reade and 

Greeley, Col., Congregation, March 29, 1914. M. 

M.v .Pearce and East End,, Pa., Congregation, 

June 12, 1913, B. My Elsey and Bear Run and 

Mahoning, Pa., Congregations, Dec. 31, 1913. Jas. 

McCune and McKeesport and Monongahela Congregations, 

Oct. 28, 1913. W. O. Ferguson and 

Slippery Rock Congrelgation, Jan. 13, 1914. S. 

M. Morrow and New Alexandria, Pa., Congregation, 

May 12, 1914. 

Deaths.—M. A. Gault died at Oakdale, 111., Dec. 

IS, 1913. Louis Meyer, July 11, 1913, at Monravia, 

Cal. C. D. Trumibull at Morning Sun, Iowa, Jan. 

21, 1914. J. A. Black, at Chicago, 111., Jan. 21, 

1914. D. S. Faris, at Sparta, IH., Feb. 13, 1914. 

E. G. Elsey, at Glenwood, Minn., 'Feb. 24, 1914. 

H. H. George, at Beaver Falls, Pa., March 25, 

1914. 

Of the ministers without charges, 4 are stated 

supplies, 10 Foreign Missionaries, 3 in Reform 

Work, 1 in Sabbath School work, 4 in Home Mission 

work, 5 at Geneva College, 2 in the Theological 

Seminary, 7 in Secular callings, and 14 

unable to engage actively in the ministry. 

Communicants.—The total number is 9,315. 

Colorado Presbytery reports a net increase of 2; 

lUinois 11; Pacific Coast 36; Philadelphia 30 and 

Pittsburgh 17; Iowa Presbytery reports a net decrease 

of 3; Kansas 2; N. B. and iN. S., 4; 

New York 20; and Rochester 2. In the home 

church there are 8,542 members, in the foreign 

chure'h 773. Twenty-seven congregations had not 

a single accession. There was a netincrease 

of 55 in the home field and 142 in the foreign 

SYNOD'S PROCEEDINGS. 

Tuesday, June 9.—Adjournment. 

REPORT OF STATED CLERK. 

Statistics May 1, 1913, to May 1, 1914. 

There larei jireported this year eleven Pres^ 

byteries. 111 Congregations, 7 Mission Stations, field. Hemet, California, Congregation 

134 Ministers, 13 Licentiates, one of whom is a 

Greek and one a Syrian: 11 Students of Theology, 

6 of whom have been licensed, 451 Elders, 

359 Deacons, 9,315 Communicants, a decrease 

of 510 and an increase of 707, 239 Baptisms, 

9,77© enrolled 'h the Sabbath Schools and 2,099 

Ju the Young People's Societies. 

reports 

the largest increase: viz., 31; Second New York 

Congregation has the largest membership, 234; 41 

congregations contributed to all the schemes of 

the church. 

Contributions.—Increased contributions are reported 

for all purposes, of $8,625.00. Syrian Mission, 

$4,528; China Mission, $1,658; Domestic 

Mission, $2,464; Jewish Mission, $595; National 

^Reform $7G4. A decrease of contributions to 

Southern Mission of $895; Indian Mission of 

$1,169; Theological Seminary of $191; Church 

erection of $2,491; Witness Bearing of $83; Aged 

Ministers, Widows and Children of $l,69o'. The 

number of parsonages is 28, Tithers 1,412; $62,75 

was contributed to Home Mission work,' or 7 32 

per member, an increase of 36 cents per mem. 

ber. Certified copies of 1912 were received from 

the clerk of Synod and filed,also the old minute 

book of Colorado and Lakes Presbyteries. 

Respectfully submitted. 

Stated Clerk. 

Dr. J. S. Martin introduced the following resolution, 

which was adopted: 

To the Senaate and House of Representatives 

in Congress assembled: Whereas, The Mormon 

Church continues to teach, and its prophet and 

priests continue to practice, polygamy, in defiance 

of the law of Christ, the King of nations, 

respecting marriage and also in defiance of the 

law of the land and in ungrateful violation of 

their pledge made to this country; 

Now, therefore. We, the Synod of the Reformed 

Church in the United States, do respectfully urge 

upon the Congress the speedy adoption of the 

pending resolution—introduced in the House by 

Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts, and in the Senate 

b.y Mr,. Weeks of Massachusetts—to amend the 

federal constitution as follows: 

"ARTICE XVIII. 

"Section 1. Polygamy and polygamous cohabitation 

shall not exist within the United States 

or any place subject to their jurisdiction. 

"Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce 

this article Iby appropriate legislat'on." 

Synod took recess till 1:30, Rev. W. W. Carithers 

leading in prayer. 

TUESDAY AFTERNOON. 

Synod convened at 1:30 and was led in prayer 

by Rev. J. M. Coleman. 

Rev. John C. Slater read the report of the 

Committee to prepare a new edition of psalm 

selections. The report was adopted and tbe publication 

of the book placed in the hands of the 

same committee with J. S. Tibby added. 

A new set of statistical blanks was ordered 

printed. 

Rev. J. Boyd Tweed, Rev. F. P,. Reade, and Elder 

McArlis, of Philadelphia, were made the committee 

on Bible Reading Folders. 

Rev. P. D. Eraser read the report of the Committee 

on Signs of the Times. This report was 

printed in the Christian Nation of May 6. 

Rev. W. C. McClurkin read the report of the 

Committee on the Sabbath. This report will be 

found in the Christian Sation of May 27; The 

first recommendation was stricken out and only 

the firstpart of the second recommendation was 

retained. 

Dr. D. B. Willson introduced the following resolution, 

which was adopted; "Resolved, that since 

the Inter-Church Federation on Temperance has 

(been merged in the Federal Council of Churches 

in Christ, this Synod drops its connection with 

the work thus far carried on in this channel." ^ 

The thanks of Synod were extended to the gooa 

people of Bloomington and to the pastor and 

officers of the Methodist Episcopal Church for all 

the many courtesies extended to the Synod. 

Synod likewise extended its thanks to Moderator 

Hargrave for the uniform courtesy and fairness 

with which he has performed the duties of his 

high office. 

Synod adjourned with p/ayer by Dr. A. I. Robb 

and the singing of Psalm 133. The Moderator 

pronounced the benediction.

July 8, 1914. 


Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson IV. July 26, 1914. 

THE POUNDS AND THE TALENTS. 


ffolden Text.—Well done, good and faithful servant; 

thou hast been faithful over a few things, I 

will set thee over many things; enter thou into 

the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:21. 

Lesson Text.—Luke 19:11-27. 

Time, March A. D. 30. Place, near Jerusalem. 

Suitable Psalms.—1, 128, 72, 33. 

Exposition.—In this parable Christ gives us 

God's treatment of the world in a way that cannot 

be misunderstood and in a way to show us plainly 

how kind and good he is and how responsible 

we are. 

I read once of a Sabbath school teacher who 

gave each of her scholars a dollar and asked 

them to make as much money with the dollar 

during the summer as they could. They took the 

money and invested it in some way and in the 

fall they all brought into the class the money 

that they had made and it was sent away to some 

good work. 

The Lord is our Teacher, and he has done the 

same with us. He has given us the start in the 

talents that we have and he wants us to make 

as much of them as we can that we may give 

an account in the end. 

In the parable here, we are not told that each 

one is given afcording to his ability to make 

good use of what he receives but that each one 

is given a pound or a sum. With the people in 

the world we cannot say that this one has more 

talent than another, for we often do not know 

what God has given to different ones. Sometimes 

what seems a large pound, is given with restrictions, 

and to another who seems to have but little 

there is a greater possibility to accomplish things 

than the other. 

Of every one, however, it may be said that there 

is given a pound or a chance to do something for 

Christ. That makes them responsible. 

What are the talents that God gives to men 

Some are given money or possessions. They are 

not given only for the one who has them and 

they are not only for pleasure. They are a trust 

put into the hands of God's servants and they 

will be called to account for them. 

There is the power of speech that we have. 

There is a personal infiuence through our example 

and daily lives. There is the authority that some 

have such as parents who have so much to do 

with forming the lives and characters of their 

cliildren. There is the talent of leadership. 

Then there is prayer, Perhaps none of the talents 

that God has given to men has as many 

possibilities as prayer. 

We should remember that there 's always a 

responsibility to use the talents that God has giv- 

' en to us. The very nature of them puts this obligation 

upon us. • They will decay or disappear if 

we do not use them. The more you hold *ack 

the harder it is to give. It gets harder to speak 

for Christ every time you neglect an opjiortunity. 

I have seen men, who were taught to pray when 

tliey were young but through neglect of it they 

had come to the place where they said they could 

not pray. 

Then there is an obligation to use these talents 

because there is so much to be done in the world 

through them. There are so many who are needing 

help. There are so many who are needing the 

word of life. There is so much sin to be overcome. 

There is so much polishing to be done on 

the building stones for heaven. The world is full 

of trouble and suffering and sin and God - has 

given us the means to relieve it. 

We are obliged to make use of them because of 

the One who gave them to us. If a friend were 

to give you a gift to wear, you would be careful 

to have it on when you were expecting to meet 

that friend. When Christ gives us these gifts, 

^we should be careful to put them to the right use, 

redeemed 'ty. you One If Show to all A for There How dipper you see us. the have we thing to We it how have Use use time. all are any of that is constantly we it them different a to afraid idea. pleasant when Use hides to use time. Lord drink to use them. their we If you say ways meeting It you with smile, will go so. 

full talents is of can a to (he and false then capacity. do common nim hiding talk, thought more you that and use fear water our then ô& never that sense are or Use talents. too watches bucket. humil- let smile. given than them ask way. forward. 

We are afraid of the sound of our own 

voice. We are afraid that what we say may not 

sound well to others. We are afraid it will not 

do any good. Humility is aH right, but it is possible 

to bury the best talents in humiHty. We 

sometimes pride ourselves in our humility. 

Laziness will hide talents. I have known different 

persons who had a great deal of ability, but 

through laziness they never accomplished much. 

The Bible tells about the man who slept a little 

longer and folded his hands while the weeds took 

the field. The weeds will take your life unless you 

are always at them. Bad grows like weeds. 

Another way you can hide your talents—as far 

as Christ is concerned—is to use them selfishly. 

He never gets any of the fruits then. When you 

use anything absolutely for yourself, then it is 

lost, for it will never do anyone else any good 

and it will do you harm. 

To return our talents to Christ unused or broken 

or spoiled, shows a meanness ot spirit altogether 

unworthy of a follower of the Master. 

While false humility may bury a talent, true 

humility is necessary for the right use of them. 

The first man said that the Master's pound had 

gained the other pounds. He did not claim the 

honor himself. It was God's pound in his hands 

that made the increase. We must recognize that. 

it is not we who work, but Christ who worketh 

in us. But it is a wonderful thing to get to 

liold the pound while it grows. 

The man who hid his talent said that Christ 

was an austere or a hard man. Is it not true that 

only the little mean-souled men and women stand 

back and complain about what the greater ones 

than they are doing Is it not true that the ones 

who are always complaining about what others 

are doing and gaining are generally not doing 

or getting anything themselves It is much easier 

to find fault with another than to do the thing 

right yourself. 

This man saw how much his master was gaining 

and it seemed so much that he thought that 

things must be coming of themselves. He seemed 

to be reaping where he had not sown. Things 

just seemed to grow of themselves. His work 

always seemed to go right. He seldom had any 

accidents. His cattle did not often die. Everything 

seemed to be coming his way. It must be 

that he is taking what does not belong to him 

or that he is working his servants too hard l. 

something. 

Is not that the way the mean little souled 

men always talk There are some who have 

enough greatness to go ahead and make things 

go in spite of difficulties and failures, but there 

are some who are so small themselves that 

they cannot believe it. A wheat crop never grows 

of itsslf. There is always plowing and harrowing 

and sowing before the binder goes into the 

field. But there are always some to complain 

aibout the good farmer that his crops just grow 

of themselves and that he never has any bad luck 

and that there is no use for a hard-luck.man to 

try when others have such a start as that. They 

think they are always working under a handicap 

—and they are. They are working under the 

handicap that they have pulled down over their 

own eyes. 


My friends, 

By 

it 

Anna 

depends 

Pritchard 

on the 

George. 

use you make of 

your THE talents. POUNDS It is true AND that THE one TALENTS. may have returns 

double what Luke another 19:11-27. has. But there is 

always Alvin, a what return can for you the do man best who of will all make "Drive the 

cattle." best use What pf what can you is given do Ellis to him. "Sing." And What every can 

you little do that Ibest, comes John back "Paint." makes the What possibility can you. for 

Gladys next year "Peel greater. potatoes." And you, Jeanne "Mind 

my It brothe'-.' is same These in are spiritual presents things. God has Do given not 

you. give up Whenever because God you makes fail once. a boy Go or at a it girl again. he 

gives Never them lay your something talents they in can the do ground. extra well. TJie 

These talents we that call God talents. gives are Today a sort we will that see grow what in 

God the hands, expects not us in to the do ground. with these gitts. We have 

one of Jesus' stories. 

At this end of the sand table is a city, these 

boxes the houses, this stone v/all around it, and 

these sticks the people. In the midst is iho 

most beautiful home of all. v.'hsie the nobleman 

lives who rules over the city. What color do rich 

people wear. Eleanor "Purple." This clothespin 

covered in purple is the nobleman. 

One day this nobleman is about to start on a 

long journey. He is going to a far away country 

where he wUl be made king over a great many 

cities. Then he expects to return. Who will 

take his place while he is away. May "He'H have 

to leave some one else." And he wants to see 

what men will be good to help him in his new 

kingdom, too. So the nobleman calls ten men to 

him. Here they come. In this bag the nobleman 

has some money. As each man comes forward he 

is given a pound, or $16 of our money. The 

nobleman says, "Trade ye herewith till I come." 

(R. V.) Then the nobleman goes away. 

Are these men to hide the money. Bud "No, 

they are to use it." They plan how to use it best 

so as to make more money. Just as some men 

ibuy land, bmld a house, then sell the place for 

much more than they paid. So these men use 

the nobelman's money and make more with it. 

Finally the nobleman comes home. He is a 

great king now. He caUs his servants to whom 

he gave the pounds. The first steps forward. 

"Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds." "Well 

done, thou good servant; because thou wast found 

faithful in a very little, have thou authority over 

ten cities.' (R. V.) Is the servant glad he was 

careful not to waste his master's money, Herbert 

Yes, for now he will he a ruler himself, and over 

ten cities. The second servant comes forward. 

"Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds." He 

was not as successful as the otner servant. Maybe 

he is not so smart a man. But he tried hard 

and was faithful, and the nobleman rewards him 

for his faithfulness. "Be thou also over five 

cities." He is given five cities to rule. Here 

comes a third man. "Lord, behold, here is thy 

pound, which I kept laid up in a napkin; for I 

feared thee." The truth is that this third man 

was wicked and lazy, and let ugly thoughts about 

his master creep into his heart. Instead of using 

his master's money he laid it away. So he 

robbed the nobleman of the gain his money could 

have made, and of his own work. He might at 

least have placed the money in a bank where 

it would have gained interest. "Take away from 

him the pound, and give it unto him that hath 

the ten pounds. Unto everyone that hath shall 

be given; but from him that hath not, even that 

which he hath shall be taken away from him." 

Who is our king, Mittie "Jesus." And what 

are the pounds or talents Jesus has given us, 

Buster "The things we can do." Yes, God has 

given everyone of us one talent at least. Our 

talents really belong to Jesus, just as the pounds 

'belonged to the nobleman, and he wants us to 

use our talents for him. How can Alvin make his 

talent grow Are some men cruel to their cattle 

"Yes, Alvin can be kind." And Anivin can get 

other Cattlemen to be kind and follow Christ, 

too. What will Ellis do with his voice "Sing." 

And make the world more cheerful. With his 

own heart full of Jesus he can sing the story of 

God's love right down into the hearts of those 

about him. So each one can serve Jesus with 

the talent he has given us, even in peeling potatoes 

and scrubbing the floor. Do you like potatoes, 

Paul "Surely." And would you want to 

live in a dirty house, Elmer "No!" If no one 

would prepare our food, nor scrub, we would not 

be very happy. These are things we must have, 

and the folks who do the little things bring the 

greatest happiness into the world. Here is the 

reward Jesus will give to those who use their 

talents for him: "Well done, thou good and 

faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a 

few things, I will make thee ruler over many 

things; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." 

Montclair, N. J.


dialects and made accessible to 800,- I. Transgression is forgiven. 

Young People's Topic 

be paid at some later time, like a 

000,000 of the human race. Then 

When \\ie truly repent of our sins, bill in a store. 

FOR JULY 20. 

there was not a single hospital or 

they are forgiven. To us our transgression 

is a burden, a very heavy is commonly called a suspended 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. medical missionary in the foreign field. 

In our civil courts we have what 

"Good News from the Mission Now there are 675 hospitals. Then 

Fields." Ps. 66:1-8. (Missionary Meeting.) 

schools. Today there are 30,000 mis 

back 'which threatens each moment er guilty and pronounces upon him 

there was but a handful of mission burden. It is like a load upon our sentence. The court finds a prison 

Psalms.—98:1-4, No. 262; 66:1-3, No. sion schools and colleges. 

to crush us to the earth. When a certain sentence. However, he 

173; S7;15, No. 233; 102:10-13, No. A century ago there was not a 

our sins are forgiven, this heavy 

208; 126:1-4, Xo. 355; 138:1.4, Xo. 377. professing Protestant Christian in Japan, 

or Korea; less than ten in the burden is lifted off: It is taken up ground of the good behavior of 

suspends itsi 'visitation upon the 

Parallels.—Mat. 24:14; Rev. 14:6-7; 

Acts 13:46-47; Luke 24:46-47; Luke Chinese Empire and a few thousand from our back. We are eased of (Continued on page 9.) 

4:18; Mark 16:15; Matt. 11:5; Ps. in India. Today there are 90,000 adherents 

in Japan, 309,000 in Korea, perience rest and peace. 

this difficult load and made to ex 

07:1-2; Ps. 22:31; Ps. 102:15. 

As long as there is a world lying nearly 1,000,000 in China and 1,617,- 

in darkness, we are under obligation 000 in India. 

This is just what Jesus meant 

to obey Christ's last command "Go In India, the Protestant native community 

is gaining about 50 per ye into all the world and preach the 

cent. 

Gospel." This task of evangelizing every 10 years. It is doubling every 

the world has been ours for 190010 years in China, while a convert an 

years, but only in tbe last one hundred 

years have we been in earnest Korea since the firstmissionary land 

hour has ibeen added every day in 

and only in these years have there ed. It took nearly a century to win 

been gratifying results. Many times 

have the difficulties seemed insurmountable, 

but now the dawn is 

breaking in the East. The glad sun 

of victory is rising and floodingthe 

world with its light. From the North, 

South, East and West, the encouraging 

reports of many achievements are 

coming from the hundreds of mission 

stations. 

We have reason to thank God for 

success in the missionary work of our 

own denomination. Last year Tak 

Hing, with two out-stations, reported 

232 members, a net increase of 35. 

Adding to these figures,22 at Do Sing 

and 77 at Lo Ting, there is a pres. 

ent total membership of 331 or a net 

increase in China for the year of 134. 

Certainly God has abundantly blessed 

our work there. Counting the 44^ 

members in the Levant, we have altogether 

a total church membership 

of 773 in our foreign missions, or 117 

more than in our Illinois Presbytery. 

Among the many interesting items 

of our church year in missions, is one 

told by Miss Rose Huston, of a widow 

X'o. 2 of a plural marriage, who came 

from one of the most well-to-do families 

in Tak Hing. She was only 20 

years old. She had been accustomed 

to ease, having a personal servant al. 

ways at her command, but she left it 

Kings 8:30; 2 Chron. 7:14; Psalm 

25:18; 32:1-2; 51:5-7; 130:3; 

all amid the strong protests of her 

people and came into school, where Matth. 66:12; Mk. 2:7. 

she willingly does the most servile During this month: we have had 

work in order to "read Book." Would before us certain phases of sin. 

we make such a sacrifice for Christ 

May other items might ibe mentioned, 

but the most encouraging factor is the 

the 'first million Protestant Christians 

on the foreign field. The second million 

were won in about 12 years and 

it is taking 6 years to win the third 

million. An average of 900 Christians 

are being added every day throughout It is our sins that separate us 

"Mother had coffee-headache 

the non-iChristian world. 

from God. They make us ashamed. and dizziness, and if I drank coffee 

for breakfast I would taste it 

But the news that is absolutely assuring 

to us who put our trust in God, 

When iwe lare iloathsom'e finthe 

sight of God, it is our sins that 

is that God's Spirit is still doing mar. 

all day and usually go to bed with 

velously in the hearts of men, that the make us so. By reason of our sin a headache. 

missionaries still have a leader who we are utterly unfit to enter God's 

"One day father brought home 

has never known defeat and that presence and hold communion la pkg. of Postum recommended 

Christ's saving power is still efficacious 

in leading men from degrading 

with Him. 

by our grocer. Mother made it 

sin to the wonderful purity of the This was true with our first parents 

in the Garden of Eden. Be 

and it just "hit the spot." It has 

according to directions jn the bo.x 

Sons of God. 

fore they had sinned they felt free a dark, seal-brown color, changing 

to meet the Lord any place in the to golden brown when cream is 

Prayer Meeting Topic 

garden and talk with Him as a added, and a snappy taste similar 

FOR JULY 29th 1914 man talks with ihis friend. There to mild, high-grade coffee, and w^: 

By the Rev. J. M. Johnston. *wal3j no shame in them at that found that its continued us-j speedily 

put an end to all our coffee ills. 

Subject.—The Blessings of For 

time. But what a change in their 

attitude toward God after they had "That was at least ten years i'40 

sinned. They were naked and they and Postum has, from that day t) 

knew it. Sin had made them this, been a standing order of 

giveness. Ps. 32:1-2. I. Transgression 

is forgiven. 2. Sin is covered. 

3. Iniquity is not imputed. 

Suitable Psalms.—32:1-5, 51:5- 

7, 85:1-4, 99:5-8, 130:1-5. 143:4-7- 

Parallel Passages.—Gen. 59:17; 

Exod. 10:17; Exod. 32:32; I 

We have studied the nature of sin 

and have found it to be universal, 

defiling, and enslaving. We have 

also noted what repentance is. It is 

a change of position, of possession 

seeming willingness of the home 

church to remember our missionaries 

and their work in intercessory prayer. 

Dr. A. I. Robb said in an ad 

and also of purpose. The faith of 

dress at Synod, "One missionary with 

Rahab has been found to be 

a strong band praying for him could 

simple, practical, and (prevailing. 

do more than 100 missionaries unsupported 

by prayer at home." 

Following along this same line 

Mr. Sherwood Eddy has enumerated of thought \\e now come to note 

some of the wonderful results in missionary 

work during the last century. ness. Surely this part of the 

some of the blessings of forgive 

A century ago there were less than 

month's program is full of interest 

100 missionaries on the field. Now 

there are more than 24,000. Then the 

to us all. In the opening part of 

Bible was translated into some 65 this 32 Psialm we have three of 

languages, now into 500 tongues and these mentioned. 

when he said, "Come unto me, all 

ye that labor and are heavy laden, 

and I will give you rest." The burden 

to whidh 'he referred was that 

HIT THE SPOT. 

Postum Knocked Out Coffee Ails. 

There's a good deal of satisfaction 

and comfort in hitting upon 

the right thing to rid one of the 

varied and constant ailments caused 

by coffee drinking. 

of sin. The promise held out was 

"Ever since I can remember," 

relief from such a load resting upon 

the soul. All those who 'have 

writes an Ind. woman, "my father 

has been a lover of 'his coffee, but 

accepted of that invitation have 

the continued use 9f it so affected 

found rest for their souls. 

his stomach that he could scarcely 

2. Sin is covered. 

eat at times. 

ashamed. They attempted to escape 

from His presence but could 

not. 

The question now ma} be asked. 

How does God cover up our sin 

This He does with the sihed 

blood of His own dear Son. Christ 

suffered and died on the cross for 

him I could make it taste all r'ght. 

He smiled and said, try it. The result 

was a success, he won't have 

that very purpose. How happy we 

should be today to think that our anything but Postum." 

sins are covered with the blood of Name given by Postum Co, 

Christ. What joy there should be Battle Creek, Mich. Reads '-'rhc 

in our hearts. 

Road to Wellville," in pkgs. 

3. llniqu'ity is not imputed to Postum now comes in t\o 

us. 

forms: 

' 

This is the third blessing of forgiveness. 

Not only are our transgressions 

Regular Postum—must be wel! 

boiled. 15c and 25c packages. 

forgiven, taken away, Instant Postum—is a soluble 

lifted off; and not only are our 

sins covered up but also they are 

not imputed to us. We are never 

compelled to face them again. 

They are not simply removed 

for the time being but forever. 

They are not charged up to us to 

father's grocery bill. 

"When I married, my husband 

was a great coffee drinker, altho 

he admitted that it hurt him. Wihen 

I mentioned Postum he said he 

did not like the taste of it. I told 

powder. Made in the cup with hot 

water—no boiling. 30c and 50: 

tins. 

The cost per cup of both kinds 

is about the same. 

"There's a Reason" for Postum. 

—sold by Groceis.

July 8, 1914. 


N o t e 

***Five per cent. (5 per cent.) on 

Forty Dollars is Two Dollars. Two 

Dollars is the price of a subscription 

to the Christian Nation for one year. 

Therefore $40 paid in advance will entitle 

you to a Perpetual Subscription 

which you can arrange to have continued 

In perpetuity to any name or 

any address. 

***A photograph—3 feetxlO inches 

_o£ the Bloomington, Indiana, 

Synod, can be had for $1, by addressing 

C. B. Stone, 536 North Penn 

street, Indianapolis, Indiana. 

*»*The attendance and interest at 

our Philadelphia Jewish Mission has 

been increasing. The opposition is 

apparently doing good. The last two 

Sabbath evenings the chapel has been 

filled, from forty to fifty Jews being 

Church, and in an attractive way. 

The folders have been sent out to all NEW GALILEE ENTERTAINED. 

present besides a number of Gentiles. subscribers, and there are about 300 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Forsythe pleasantly 

entertained the people of the suffered and died, thus making full 

left, which can be had for one cent 

***iM!r. J. R. Dill has recently spoken 

in Parnassus, Pa., Tarentum, Pa., 

New Galilee Congregation at their satisfaction for us. How happy, 

per copy as long as they last, by addressing 

the Rev. S. J. Johnston, New 

Springdale, Pa., Cloverdale, Pa., Sparta, 

IU., Houston, 111., Marissa, iIlK, 

home on the ninth of June. About bret^hren, we should be to know 

Castle, Pa. There is a growing use 

of these folders, because of their excellence. 

This new one, because of which was served by the ladies. The gracious Savior. 

sixty-six partook of a delicious dinner that Jesus is such a migiity and 

and Percy, 111. In all of these places 

Mr. Dill reports good meetings, and 

hearty invitations to return. 

***The Iowa Presibyterial Covenanter 

Young People's Association held 

an interesting and enthusiastic convention 

at Morning Sun, Iowa, June 

18 and 19. Rev. Geo. Coleman was 

ithe very efficient president. Inspiring 

addresses were given by Revs. 

*A. I. Robb, and Robert E. Willson. 

Rev. Thos. Patton is to preach the 

last Sabbath in June. 

***0n Friday evening, June 19th, 

the people of the Utica Covenanter 

Congregation gave us a delightful reception 

at the commodious country 

liome of Mr. Johnston Campbell. We 

wish to thank them through the Christian 

Nation for that kindness, as also 

for the very generous check which 

was presented to us at the close of 

the evening.—Rev. and Mrs. Melville 

Thompson. 

Rev. Dr. D. C Martin addressed the good wishes of the friends present, PRAYER MEETING TOPIC. 

pastor, and Rev. Dr. T. H. Acheson the bridal couple led the way to the (Continued from page 8.) 

the people. A large congregation was 

spacious dining room, where all did the prisoner. As long as he walks 

present. 

justice to the bountiful and delicious uprightly in the eyes of the court 

***Mr. and Mrs. Alex Milligan, of four course .dinner, served in 'the at least he is under no obligation to 

our Santa Ana Congregation, have 

dainty way so well known to OVtrs. pay that sentence. As soon, 'hovv^ 

been making an extended tour of the 

middle west. Mr. Milligan worshipped 

Adams and her daughters. 

ever, as he becomes disorderly he is 

with the Clarinda congregation June In the living room there was in compelled to enter upon its payment. 

Now there is nothing of 

first Sabbath. Having been visiting evidence quite a collection of appropriate 

tokens of esteem from a large that kind in God's treatment of the 

brothers at Billings, Okla., and Tangley, 

la., he stopped over Sabbath with 

number of friends. 

sinner. When our sins are forgiven 

they are absolutely taken away. 

his nephew, T. J. Edgar. He left the 

following Thursday for Denison, 

The very best wishes of friends 

where he would join Mrs. Milligan, here, as well as elsewhere, follow We shall not be required to face 

and together they expect to visit at these young people, who have consecrated 

their lives to continuous ser 

The question may now arise. 

then again. 

Win hester and Hebron, and later 

friends in Colorado. 

vice for the 'Master, to their new What then becomes of our sins 

***The Prayer Meeting Topics for home in Pittsburgh, Pa., where they 

the six months of 1914 beginning take Up work immediately in the East 

with July 1, are ready. They set forth 

End Congregation. 

"The Forward Movement" in our 

its adaptation to the "Forward Movement" 

in our Church, will be more 

welcome than ever. 

***We are in receipt from the press 

of the Bible House Of Los Angeles, 

Cal., a neatly executed ihooklet Sn 

memory of the late Rev. Louis Meyer, 

D.D. It contains a fine portrait, most 

of the tributes published at the time 

of his death, and the whole is tastefully 

printed and (bound. Every 

friend of this fe^thful follower ofi 

Christ, will he glad to know that his 

memory is thus beautifully perpetuated, 

i i 

UTICA, OHIO. 

table was laden with good things fit 

for kings. It being the day of the 

regular meeting of the Ladies Missionary 

Society, the president, Mrs. Elsey, 

called the meeting to order. They met 

under the shade of the trees on the 

lawn, where an instructive time was 

had. The program was carried out 

well. The reports of the two delegates 

from the Presbyterial were quite interesting. 

The day was certainly en- 

Joyed by all. Everyone was grateful 

to Mr. J. A. Forsythe and family for 

their hospitality. 

BOVINA, N. Y. 

Who pays the penalty for our sins 

Upon whose shoulders are our 

sins placed when taken from ours 

They are placed upon the shoulders 

of Christ. Our sins are not imputed 

to us but to Him. He has 

The Reformed Presbyterian Chnrch 

having no publishine house of it* o-wn, ita 

member* are advised to send their orders for 

Catechisms, Lesson Helps. Church and Sabbath 

School Supplies of every de*cription to 

Wilienpoon CDe presbpterian PUullCatiOn Board oranyofits 

Bldg., Philadelphia 

Depositorie* 

30DAY^ 

A very beautiful wedding occurred 

The Bovina Congregation enjoyed EXTRAORDINARY OFFERz'/L".^ 

in the home of Mrs. Robert Adams, 

during the past week, a most helpful free 

will ship 

trial 

it 

on 

to 

this 

you 

finestof 

on approval, 

bicycles—the 

freipht 

"Ranger." 

prepaid, without 

We 

a 

Wednesday, June 24th, when her communion season, the services being will 

cent 

ship 

deposit 

it to 

in 

you 

advance. 

on approval, 

This offer 

freipht 

is absolutely 

prepaid, 

genuine. 

without 

daughter. Miss Alice Mable, became conducted by Rev. A. A. Samson, of cent deposit in advance. This our offer full is line absolutely of bicycles genuine. for 

y^ftaTE TOO Alt ^°^ °'^^ ^'^ catalog showing 

the wife of Ernest Kingston Patton, New York. All who know the character 

of the man and his preaching will equaled for like quality. It is a cyclopedia of bicycles, 

men and women, boys and îrls at prices never before 

***Ernest Kingston Patton was ordained 

to the ministry and installed 

know bow much it meant to the peo 

sundries and useful bicycle information. It's free. 

pastor of East End, Pittsburgh, Congregationple 

of Bovina to have this devoted ser 

TIRES, COASTER^BRAKE rear wheels, inner 

pastor of the East End (Pittsburgh) 

Reformed Presbyterian Congregation In honor of their sister and this vant of Christ with us during our communion 

season. We had an accession bicycles at half usual prices. A limited number of 

tubes, lamps, cyclometers, equipment and parts for all 

on the evening of Friday, June 26, crowning event of her life, the Misses 

1914, ihy the Pittsburgh Presbytery. 

of two. For seven Sabbaths previous second hand bicycles taken in trade will be closed out at 

Adams had tastefully decorated the 

His father. Rev. Thomas Patton, and 

to our communion we enjoyed the once, at $3 lo $8 each. 

Us mother were present, his father 

house with flowers in shades of pink preaching of Mr. Thomas E. Graham. 

RIDER AGENTS wanted in each town to ride and 

offering the prayer of ordination. Dr. and white. 

So much did the congregation like Mr. 

exhibit a sample 1914 model Ranger furnished by ns. 

W. P. Johnston preached the sermon, The contracting parties entered the Graham and his preaching, that when 

It Costs You Nothing to learn what we offer 

you E and how C we can Zdo it. EYou will Mbe astonished A and 

parlor, where the guests were assembled, 

to the strains of Mendelstor 

after our fast day services, every 

Rev. Sarhson moderated a call for pas 

convinced. Also called Do not Tetter, buy a Salt bicycle, Rhenm, tires or Pruritus, 

sundries until 

you get Alilk our Crust, catalog AVater and new special Poison, offers. Weeping Write today. 

CLEANSE THE BLOOD 

sohn's "Wedding March," and took vote cast was for Mr. Graham. We 

MEAD CYCLE CO., Skin, Dept. etc. C306, CHICAGO, ILL 

A[]D_AyOID DISEASE their places under a beautiful floral 

are now waiting for his decision which I believe eczema can be cured to stay, i^ 

we most earnestly nope may be to mean just what I say C-U-R-E-D and NOT 

When your blood is impure, weak, 

decoration. The simple and impressive 

marriage service was conducted of our own congregation, but friends I make this statement after handling nearly a 

come to Bovina. Not only the people merelypatched up to return again. Remember, 

tiin and debilitated, your system 

becomes susceptible to any or all 'by the Rev. Thos. Patton (father of outside are anxiously hoping that Mr. half million cases of eczema and devoting 12 

diseases. 

the groom), assisted by the Rev. W. J. Graham will come to Bovina. There is years of my life to its treatment. I don't care 

Put your blood in good condition. 

Sanderson and the pastor of the so much earnestness and originality in what all you have used nor how many doctors 

Hood's Sarsaparilla acts directly 

Mr. Graham's sermons that it is most have told you that you could not be cured, all 

and peculiarly on the blood—it purifies, 

enriches and revitalizes it and gowned in silk and lace and carried a 

Utica congregation. The toride was 

interesting to listen to him. We feel I ask is just a chance to prove rayclaims. If 

that wherever he goes, that those you write rae TODAY,! will send you a FREE 

builds up the whole system. 

large ibouquet of white roses. After vpho have him will be stirrefl np to 

TBIAli of mild, soothing, guaranteed treatment 


Hood's Sarsaparilla has stood the 

receiving the hearty jiand^J^sps ancl greater Christian ^c^lylty, 

test of forty years. Q^\ jt tp^.&y. 


it is sure to help you, 

dare you to îve me a chance to prove my 

thought claims. enjoy and References! DR. §gnd J. I thi< feel E, more By this CANNADAY, notice sure writing Third real world you to National comfort will some held U07 today agree ^cf^tjifl Court for Bank, I than you. with believe Block, svifferert SedaliftiMo, 

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GENEVA 

COMMENCEMENT. 

Twenty-four are Given Degrees—Impressive 

Ceremonies—Honors Conferred 

on Ex-Students—Address 

to Class by Son of Former Member 

of Faculty. 

Degrees were conferred upon twenty 

four at the Sixty-sixth annual commencement 

exercises of Geneva College, 

held in the college chapel 

Thursday, June 11. The exercises 

were preceded by a processional composed 

of the speaker of the day, those 

receiving honorary degrees, the college 

faculty and the graduating class. 

Garbed in caps and gowns the parade 

from the dormitory to the college 

chapel was indeed an impressive one. 

Marching down the center aisle of the 

chapel to the slow strains of the processional 

music was especially inspir. 

ing. Divine blessing was invoked by 

Rev. A. J. -McCartney, of Chicago, 

which was followed by the salutatory 

address by Albert R. McFarland, who 

in behalf of the graduating class welcomed 

the friends and parents who 

had come to see the conferring of degrees 

and iJresentation of prizes. The 

commencement address was made by 

jRev. Clarence E. McCartney, pastor of 

the Arch Street Presbyterian Church 

each succeeding lesson comes I am more and 

time his youngest daughter was baptized 

by Rev. W. J. Sanderson, who tended, the attendance reaching as becoming for the your pupil." Mother, Wife or 

of Philadelphia. The essence of the 

more An fully Hotel persuaded Home I made Unrivalled 

no mistake in 

speaker's message was that while the 

old order changeth, manhood is unwachanging. Rev. Macartney declared day following, Rev. and Mrs. Robb, also been begun at the South Cedar from seven years of age to seventy. 

preaching there. On the Thurs 

high as seventy. Sabbath School has Established Daughter 1898—have Travelling thousands ^ of Alone pupils 

this to be the age of mirages, and with their children, arrived at Hetherton, 

to make their future home with members help. The attendance there 

school house, at which some of our Don't say you cannot learn music but send 

despite all the improvements in social, 

economical and living conditions, 

be sent by return mail free. Address U. S. 

for GREAT our free booklet and tuition offer. It will 

true manhood was essential to all 

us. On Wednesday, June 24th, Rev. has also been good. These services N O R T H E R N 

SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Box 33,225 Fifth Avenue, 

true progress. "While the eager eye W. M. Robb came as Chairman of the are held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon New HOTEL York City. 

of man has been directed from one Commission of Ohio Presbytery to inanstall Rev. W. G. Robb as pastor of been changed to meet one half hour 

our own church services have Instruments supplied when needed. Chsh orcredit. 

floating mirage to another, man is still 

the measure of the world, and absolutely 

nothing can compensate for the the commission proceeded to attend 

Hetherton congregation, which work earlier to accommodate those who help 

absence of honesty, truth, purity and 

charity," declared the speaker. The 

valeaictory was delivered by James 

Ronald Sharp, who maintained the 

highest average through the four 

years in the classical course. In a 

short address he advocated the small 

denominational college in preference 

to a large college, declaring that the 

moral atmosphere was better and that 

pupils of smaller colleges receive 

phia, received a degree of Doctor of 

Divinity, and William H. Coverdale, a 

consulting engineer of New York City, 

who graduated from Geneva in '91, received 

the degree of Doctor of 

Science. 

The following prizes were awarded 

by President George: The English 

prize of $20 and $10, given by J. 

Hays Euwer of Pittsburgh, for the 

best essays on an assigned topic in 

connection with freshman English, 

was won by Eleanor Piatt, -first 

prize, and Allan Ludgate, second. The 

J. L. McCartney prize of $20 for best 

work done in natural science was di. 

vided Ibetween Albert McFarland and 

Donald Milligan. The alumni prize of 

$25 went to the intercollegiate orator, 

Earl Moore. History prizes of 

$20 and $10 for some historical subject, 

Melville K. Carson, firstprize, 

and Chalmers Duncan, second. The 

Mrs. John T. Morton prize of $20 for 

best work in freshman year, Walter 

McDonald McDowell. The $20 prize 

for general excellence, given by Mrs. 

S. C. Reid of Beaver, had not been decided 

Thursday noon. 

gave pith and point to their remarks. 

ilr. Elton Harrington acted as chairman 

of the evening. The congregation 

joined in singing the 100th psalm 

and Rev. Strang pronounced the ibenediction. 

The ladies had six tables arranged 

in the church basement, for the 

accommodation of the guests, and ail 

were served with sandwiches, ice 

Music 

cream, lemonade and cake. Now we 

feel we can give our visiting friends 

a better welcome, since we have a 

pastor and family to lead us. 

Miss Margaret McHatton, of Sparta, 

111., is here on a visit to her aunt, 

Mrs. John Campbell. Miss Flora 

ilathews, who received the highest 

grade in the class when graduating 

from Johannesburg high school May 

29, thereby won a free scholarship in 

the Hillsdale, Mich., College. Hetherton 

Congregation expects to spend 

July 4th on the banks of Bear Lake, 

as usual. 

visit with his father, who is here 

HETHERTON, MICH. from Clarinda, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. learned more in one term in my home with 

your weekly lessons than in three terms with 

On the Sabbath following Synod, S. A. Milligan, of Santa Ana, Cal., are 

private teachers, and at a great deal less expense." 

"Everything is so thorough and com 

Mr. Logan, delegate from Hetherton, visiting friends and relatives in this 

gave an interesting report. Rev. W. community. The Sabbath school and plete." "The lessons are marvels of simplicity, 

G. Robb, our pastor, was in Cedarville, 

Ohio, on that day, at which Cedar Valley church by our congrega 

trouble to learn." One minister writes: "As 

preaching services were started at and my 31 year old boy has not had the least 

tion on May 10th. Both are well at 

to at 2 p. m. After a stirring sermon 

by the Moderator on the last clause 

of Exodus 14 and 15, which says, 

"Speak unto the children of Israel, 

that they go forward," Mr. Andrew 

Morrow addressed the congregation, 

and Rev. W. M. Robb, in a most 

happy way, addressed the pastor. 

At 8 p. m. of the same day, the 

congregation, with many friends and 

neighbors, met at the church to hold 

a reception for our pastor and fam 

DENISON, KANSAS. 

Mr. Young is enjoying a few weeks' 

in these two places. Miss Edna 

Knowles was graduated from the 

Teachers' Course in Piano at Campbell 

University, Holton, Kans., on June 

2nd. She is now teaching a class in 

music. The Geneva Quartette is billed 

for here June SOth. We are expecting 

something flne. Miss Gertrude 

Turner has been engaged to teach in 

her home district this coming year. 

Miss Mattie McCrory, who has been 

for a year. Mr. John Wright was our 

elder who accompanied our pastor 

Rev. Elmer Russell, to Synod. Mrs 

Mary Robb and' her children, oi 

Topeka, have been visiting her mother 

Mrs. Wright. Our church building has 

recently been repapered. 

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teacher of the primary grades at Hoyt probably know that manufacturers, 

In behalf of the 1914 class he expressed 

his appreciation of the work spoke in behalf of the congregation, her position and will remain at home lishers buy names and addresses for 

of the faculty. 

Mr. Andrew Morrow for the session, 

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In presenting the degrees President Mr. John Summerland for the Sabbath 

School, Mrs. C. B. Jameson for by local applications, as they cannot reach too. Good names are hard to get ani- 

Deafness Cannot Be Cured 

George charged the graduating class 

not to forget the habits of study that the Ladies' Missionary Society, and the diseased portion of the ear. There is are quite expensive. We publish u 

ithey have formed during their college 

courses and advised each one of pie's Union. Hugh Harrington and by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caus 

carefully arranged in alphabetical 

Thomas P. Gray for the Young Peo. only one way to cure deafness, and that ia LIST containing names and addresses 

them that when they go out in their f'laire Jameson each gave a recitation ed by an inflamed condition of the mucous order. We send these LISTS to concerns 

we know are anxious for good 

various walks of life that they work and there were two songs by the lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this 

in the consciousness of God's divine quartette, one by Mr. and Mrs. C. B. tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound names to send advertising matter to. 

presence. 

Jameson and one by Mr. Arthur Stewart. 

The Rev. Strang, pastor of the closed. Deafness is the result, and unless the the printer will not make a mistake; 

or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely "Write your name very plainly so 

Four honorary degrees were conferred 

by Dr. George: Rev. George A. Congregational Church at Johannesburgh, 

was present, and favored us restored to Its normal condition, hearing will and town also plainly written so that 

inflammation can be taken out and this tube be sure to give your street number 

Edgar of St. Louis, Rev. Finley M. 

Wilson of Philadelphia, and Rev. with a flne address, also Rev. W. (M. be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten any mail addressed to you will reach 

Clarence E. Macartney of Philadel 

Robb, each relating anecdotes that ore caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but you without fall. All we ask is that 

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NEW VORK, JULV 15, 1914. 




The wisdom and goodness of God are plainly 

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Sabbath School Lesson for August 2, 1914. Prayer Meeting Topic for August 5, 1914. Young People's Topic for August 2, 1914.







THE FISHING TOWN O' SUNDAY. 

A arowsy silence broods o'er the cobbled 

street. 

Whose head is lost in leafy lanes, and 

at whose feet 

The brown-sailed smacks lie rocking power of speach. 

ing. The weeks went by and the 

silence continued, ic began to 

look as if the change in Polly's sur 

FIRST—It is the latest important work; it literally speaks the last worrf 

roundings had deprived her of the and every page throws new light on Lincoln's life and times. 

SECOND—It is the fullest because it covers the entire field and presents 

in a fleet. 

Oh, dear!" fretted Mildred. 

a large amount of material not found elsewhere—material absolutely 

"I thought it would be such fun to 

Quaint, sturdy little houses, old, so , .,-^11 j i. necessary to a proper understanding and appreciation of the real 

/,, have a parrot m the house, and she Lincoln. 

very old! 

^ 

Could they but speak, what tales doesn t talk any more than the THIRD—It is the most accurate because every conflicting statement and 

would they unfold ^laltese kitten. There's always doubtful incident has 'been verified through six years of research and "^ 

Of ravening storms, and death, and something wrong with our things." 

examination. 

[Mildred's mother sighed. It was 

FOURTH—It is the most interesting because it presents and for the first 

rescues bold. 

. , , , , ' her opinion that the chief thing 

Today a blue sea smiles at a bluer ^ ,. . . 

gjjy wrong ^vas ^lildrcd's disposition, 

From every lichened chimney thin which made so much of little vexblue 

smoke curls high, 

ations. She had done her best to 

Sign of the weekly festival that ^^^^ jêr, but sometimes she was 1 AM GIVING THESE VOLUMES AWAY 

P^^^®^ ^^- afraid that Mildred would grow 

Across the sun-warmed stones an old into a discontented woman, makdog 

lies, 

ing gray skies for herself and for 

No hastening feet his pleasant dreams others. 

surprise, 

Then, one morning, Polly spoke. 

Xo fisherwife with her glittering load 

and lusty cries. 

I\lildred came into the diningroom 

a little late. Polly, on her 

Slowly the sun sets, throwing long perch, cocked her head, and then 

shadows down 

said in a whining, fretful voice, 

Over the red-tiled gables of the tiny "Q;]-, dear dear dear!" 

town, 

The family roared, and Alildred 

Dressing each latticed window in a 

stood aghast. She had not paid 

golden gown. 

so very much attention when her 

Pale dawn will see the fight begin mother had pointed out the rapid 

anew. 

progress of her besetting fault. 

Wrestling from treacherous depths 

But now it seemed that even Pjlly 

the fisher's due— 

had noticed it. Even a gray parrot 

associated with her the thought 

The glistening, writhing catch of rain 

bow hue. 

of peevishness and fretfulness. 

But this one day all weary bones take She dropped into her chair, too 

rest, 

stunned to make any comment, and 

In vain the mackerel shoal may Polly eyed her as s'he ate her muffins. 

sparkle, self-confest— 

These simple folk still think that God 

knows best. 

—Ethel H. Wolff, in N. Y. Times. 

Polly has never lived up to her 

reputation for being talkative. 

Her lapses into conversation are 

WHEN POLLY SPOKE. 

very infrequent. But Miildred's 

This is a parrot story, told in a 

father, noting the struggle his 

paper, recently, and good enough daughter is making against one 

to repeat. serious fault, thinks that one 

Polly was a newcomer in the speech of Polly's was worth the 

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The extract of question and answer as to 

"Giving," iu the issue of July 1, was taken from 

me Ladies' Home Journal for July. 

"The True Psalmody," referred to in our issue 

o! July 1, was prepared by a committee of pastors 

and elders in Philadelphia, representing the 

United Presbyterian, the Reformed Presbyterian 

(0. S.) and the Reformed Presbyterian (N. S.) 

congregations of the city. 

"A DELIVERANCE ON PSALMODY." 

(The United Presbyterian of June 11 gives, 

under the above heading, the following report of 

tne General Assembly's proceedings relating to 

ttie XVIIlth Article of the Testimony, given in 

our issue of July 1.) 

After the question of Union with the Southern 

Presbyterian Church was disposed of, the 

Conservative and Liberal forces of the Assembly 

tegan marshaling their forces for the next contest, 

which related to the question of praise. 

This was the order of the day for Wednesday 

morning when the Committee on Judiciary was 

scheduled to report. One of the papers referred 

to this committee was a memorial from the Prestytery 

of Monongahela, asking for an interpretation 

of the eighteenth article of our Testimony 

as to the matter to be used in praise. The memorial 

was based on a desire for greater freedom 

in some of our churches in the use of anthems 

and other special music. There is some complaint 

that the fieldof special psalm music is 

too restricted. On this question the committee 

reporteS as follows: 

"With respect to the memorial from the Presibytery 

of Monongahela: 

"This memorial presents the question, 'Does 

the eighteenth article of our Testimony prohibit 

the singing in our churches of Scripture words 

other than the Psalms' 

"The following answer is submitted: The 

eighteenth article of the Testimony is the witness 

of the Church to that which should be the 

matter of praise in the formal worship of God. 

It testifies solely as to formal worship. It enjoins 

the use of the songs contained in the book 

of Psalms. It disallows the use of the devotional 

compositions of uninspired men. It refrains from 

any expression as to the use of Scripture words 

other than the Psalms." 

Dr. W. S. McClure was on his feet immediately 

with an amendment to the effect that the Assembly 

interpret this article to mean that "the 

use ot other Scripture than that to be found in 

the Book of Psalms is not permissible." He 

spoke forcibly for this amendment, arguing that 

the Reformation view of worship is that "whatsoever 

is not commanded in the Scriptures is forbidden." 

Opposed to this is the Catholic view 

that "whatsoever is not forbidden is permissible." 

He argued that as we were not commanded to 

sing any Scripture but the psalms, therefore such 

practices were forbidden. The report was considered 

by advocates of both sides of the question 

as an evasion of the intent of the memorial 

and this sentiment began to appear in the discussion. 

Dr. McNaugher thought the Assembly 

ought to give some definite expression as to the 

"se of other than Inspired text in evangelistic 

meetings. Dr, iSpencer said that he had missed 

much by not using some of the standard hymns 

of other churches; but those who had not used 

tbe psalms had missed a hundred fold more. 

Members of the committee insisted that they had 

Dot evaded the question submitted to them. From 

"•ll parts of the floor, however, came expressions 

of a desire to have a definite deliverance. The 

whole subject was, therefore, recommitted with 

instructions to the committee to bring in a resolution 

either in favor of permitting the liberty 

asked for, or refusing it. 

In the afternoon the committee again appeared 

with the following resolutions; 

"1. That we hereby declare that the 18th 

Article of the Testimony does not prohibit the 

singing of other inspired Scriptures than those 

of the Psalms in the public worship of God. 

"2. That the exercise of such freedom in the 

use of inspired Scripture for the purpose of impulse 

and instruction in the way of li.fe and for 

the comfort of believers, shall be at the discretion 


This report was considered by those wishing 

more liberty 3,s favorable to their cause, and they 

immediately began pressing for its adoption. Dr. 

McClure offered his amendment of the morning 

as a substitute for the committee's report; but 

the Assembly refused to entertain it. Dr. Mc 

Naugher argued that a matter of such importance 

ought not to be settled so hastily and suggested 

that the whole matter be referred to a 

special committee to report to a subsequent Assembly. 

Several members of the Committee expressed 

an opinion to the effect that they would 

have preferred more time in the consideration of 

such an important matter. Rev. W. Charles Wallace 

resented the implication that this Assembly 

was not as competent to settle the question as 

any future one might be. 

Dr. McClure pleaded earnestl> for the defeat of 

the resolution, stating that its adoption would, in 

his judgment, be the "Beginning of the end of 

the United Preshyterian Church as a denomination." 

Commissioners were becoming impatient 

with the discussion; some expressed themselves 

as being obliged to take early trains for their 

homes, and demands of "question" became insistent. 

When the vote was taken, the resolution 

was adopted by a safe majority. Some commissioners 

found diflaculty in interpreting the exact 

meaning of the terms "Impulse" and "Instruction 

in the Way of Life," found in the resolution. 

There was general unanimity, however, in the 

opinion of delegates, that the adoption of the 

resolution opens the way for large liberty in 

the matter of praise. It will be noted that the 

use of any such liberty beyond the heretofore accepted 

practice of the Church is to be left to 

the judgment of sessions of the various congregations. 

The Christian Instructor of Pittsburgh, will contain 

during the coming months a series of articles 

covering the following topics and questions: The 

Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ; The Providential 

Place of the United Presbyterian 

Church Among the Churches. 

Would the United Presbyterian Church be able 

to hear a fuller testimony to Christ and His 

Truth by being merged in larger bodies 


to give a clearer testimony to the truths which it 

holds in common with other Presbyterian bodies 

by being merged into one body with them 


to bear a farther-reaching testimony by being so 

merged 

Could the United Prebsyterian Church contribute 

more largely to the quickening of the spiritual 

life of other 'bodies by being merged with 

them than by continuing its separate existence 

In the light of recent negotiations, what may 

we reasonably'expect from further efforts toward 

securing a satisfactory Basis of Union 

Are we ready as a denomination to lay down 

the work which the King and Head of the 

Church has assigned to us 

A PRAYING MINISTRY. 

The public agreement entered into by a number 

of our ministers at last Synod, that during 

the coming year on every Saturday evening, at 

nine o'clock, or as near as possible, they would 

engage in dennite prayer for one another and 

for the work of the whole Church, was fully in 

keeping with the spirit of prayer so happily manifest 

in all the sessions of this meeting, and with 

the highest ideals of ministerial service. 

Those who favored such an arrangement were 

not wholly insensible to the difficulties of the 

undertaking, nor to the disfavor with which it 

would be regarded in some quarters. They knew, 

of course, that Satan would oppose it and bring 

against it all the power that he could possibly 

enlist. Nothing so disturbs the great adversary 

as the increased prayerfulness of God's people, 

and nothing so stirs him up to begin a counter-revival. 

The pity is, that he so often secures 

the co-operation of those whom we least expect 

to take sides with him; but for all that, the Spirit 

of prayer is abroad among our ministry, and the 

very difficulties and discouragements which we 

face will only serve to stimulate to greater diligence 

and earnestness. What if so many other 

"prayer calendars," "prayer chains," and similar 

arrangements to enlist united prayer have proven 

unsatisfactory The fault was not in the plan, 

but in our failure to follow it. Any human arrangement 

is faulty and inadequate, but even a 

poor plan is better than no plan. And it is noticeable 

that those who object to any system in 

praying are about as unreliable for that work as 

those who refuse all system in giving. 

We hail this prayer fellowship among our ministry 

as the harbinger of a new day. Too long 

have we failed to recognize that we are set 

apart to the ministry of prayer, as well as that 

of preaching. The prayfer ministry is the side 

most easily neglected, and is the side through 

which failure has come. Christ taught the first 

Christian ministers to pray, though he never 

taught them to preach. We have reversed this 

order, and lay the emphasis upon preaching. 

Yet, if we 'but understand the true nature and 

importance of prayer, the Church could better 

do without sermons than intercessions. We have 

already seen evidence of the power of united 

prayer. Now, "ye that are the Lord's remembrancers, 

take ye no rest, and give Him no rest, 

until he establish and make Jerusalem a praise 

in the earth.'' 

THE FORWARD MOVEMENT IN THE COVEN 

ANTER CHURCH. 

By the Rev. J. M. Coleman. 

NO. I. 

Many looked forward to the recent meeting of 

Synod with hope not unmixed with fear that 

there might be a retreat from the ground gained 

at Winona. But now when we study the meeting 

in its actualities rather than its possibilities, it 

seems a fair conclusion that a more perfect love 

has cast out the fear. At Winona there was 

much more of the emotional than was seen 

at Bloomington, and that is well. It has now 

reached the stage of purposed action. The year 

has shown that those who felt most deeply at 

Winona their need to make personal confession 

of sin, are those who have experienced most of 

the power of God since that time. 

During Synod the thoughts of many seemed to 

crystalize and find expression in the phrase 

which stands at the head of this article. One 

year ago it might have heen called a theory; now 

it is history. Many times during the year have 

the closing verses of the SOth Psalm been sung 

with new meaning, "So henceforth we will not 

go back, Nor turn from thee at all," and the

sentiment is being woven into the lives of many 

ministers and members. 

Our recent meeting together in prayer and 

council had in it four ideas that seem to characterize 

the movement and they will be successively 

considered. They are: first, a deepening 

of the personal spiritual life; second, a new dependence 

on prayer; third, a new standard of 

conduct; fourth, a new program of action. 

In order that the forward movement may be 

powerful and permanent, the personal spiritual 

lite of ministers and members must have greater 

depth for two reasons; first,that we may have 

power with God; second, that we may have 

power with men. Jacob had both of these requisites, 

but only after his life had been changed 

by a personal meeting with God at Mahanaim. 

There Jacob's forward movement takes its rise. 

Last December, the workmen in the new building 

of Marshal Field & Co. were horrified by the 

caving in of the street outside and the inrush of 

earth in the basement. For the moment it seemed 

that the whole foundation might slip and the 

great building come crashing down, burying the 

men in the ruins. 

You may pitch a tent on any soil. The squatter 

plants his shack to suit his convenience without 

regard to the foundation; but a great Duilding 

must have somethmg solid on which to rest. 

The Covenanter testimony is a great structure 

which has been reared through the centuries and 

it must have consecrated life for its basis if it 

is to be secure. That we must realize; that we 

must win. That this is not confined te the ministry 

is shown by the fact that an elder came to 

the writer since Synod with the suggestion that 

the congregation have a fast day. In many 

cases the observance of these days has become a 

form and not always so much as a form. We 

need to make them a compelling fact. 

If our testimony were the same as that ot multitudes 

of other Christians, our position would 

'be much less important, for the importance of 

the testimony of witnesses is in direct proportion 

to the character of their evidence and in 

inverse proportion to their number. Where witnesses 

are abundant and testimony not important, 

they may possibly afford to lay their foundations 

close up against the boundary of the 

world, but that will not serve for Covenanters. 

The world does not build retaining walls when 

our building begins to slide over to -its side of 

tho line. 

We have been glorying in the structure built 

for us by the fathers. Now we must give attention 

to the foundation in which we are living 

stones, or dangerous defects. At different times 

in our .-istory the great weight of the superstructure 

has been noted and as a measure of 

safety the lowering of the testimony has been 

proposed; today we are proposing in the forward 

movement to make the structure secure by getting 

the foundation down to the rock. The call of 

the Christ upon the Christian of the present is 

for a consecration which shall be marked, not 

simply by the quoting of a text of Scripture at 

some stated time, but by a sincere humbling 

of one's self before God in penitent confession 

of personal sins. 

Even as we long for power with God, do we 

desire power with men in our witness for the 

Chijjst, and we have lacked it. We have testified 

by faultless logic for the purity of worship and 

separation from Christless institutions; we 

should testify with consecrated lives. Gladly 

would the world drag the Christian down to its 

level in cases where life is a rebuke, and having 

accomplished this, laugh in derision at him 

who, for the favor of the world, has made sacrifice 

of his faith. 

The world deos not accept our standard, but 


it does insist that the Christian shall practice 

what he professes if he is to have his witness 

accepted at face value. A high standard in 'our 

testimony and a low standard in spiritual life 

will not impress the jury before which we plead 

our cause. While we call upon others to conform 

their professions to ours, the demand comes back 

that our lives come up to this standard. Nor 

may this demand be safely denied. We point 

to our principles; we point to our contributions. 

"God forbid that I should glory save in the cross 

of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is 

crucified unto me and I unto the world." If Covenanters 

are to lead other men to withdraw from 

Christless institutions, then must Covenanters 

lead lives that are crucified to the world. Only 

in such lives may we realize the power of God 

which gives power with men. 

REPORT OF THE CENTRAL BOARD OF MIS 

SIONS. 

The Central Board of Missions reported to 

Synod that the regular meetings were held during 

the year and noted with gratitude the improvement 

in the financialconditions of the Domestic 

Mission treasury. The receipts for the 

year have been $12,733.99; the expenditures have 

been $11,307.15; balance overdrawn, $233.55. The 

Board requested for this fund an appropriation 

oi $12,000. 

Southern Mission.—The superintendent reports 

a good year of work. Knox Academy, East Selma 

and the Kindergarten, under Mrs. S. A. Parker, 

began the school year on Sept. 29, 1913. Valley 

Creek and Pleasant Grove began their sessions 

one month later. All the workers were on hand 

for the beginning of the work and with one or 

two exceptions were able to render unbroken service 

through the year. The superintendent was 

on the ground two weeks before the opening of 

Knox Academy. During the last six weeks of the 

school year the attendance was reduced one half 

by the prevalence of small-pox In the community. 

The Kindergarten was an experiment. The work 

was carried on in a building about two squares 

from the Academy. About 75 children were gathered 

froin the streets and for seven months they 

were under the care of Mrs. Parker. This experiment 

justifies a plan for permanent work 

among the little people. The complete enrollment 

of the Academy for the year was 602. The 

work in the industrial departments has been exceptionally 

good. About fifty boys took the regular 

course in blacksmithing and carpentry. Their 

handiwork received much favorable comment on 

the day of industrial exhibits on May 15. In tho 

department of Domestic Science, 90 girls were enrolled. 

The girls prepared about 75 lunches each 

day, which were sold for five cents each, thus 

helping to defray the expense of this department. 

In the Sewing Department, 176 received training 

in plain sewing and dressmaking. The sale of 

articles from these departments netted about 

$30 on Exhibition Day. The enrollment at East 

Selma was not as large as last year. The total 

number of pupils was 99. The average attendance, 

however, tiiid the work done were better 

than in previous years. Each pupil committed 326 

Bible verses and the catechism. The attendance 

at Sabbath School was between 75 and 100. Temperance 

meetngs and Mothers' meetings were 

held during the year and many young people signed 

the temperance pledge. Pleasant Grove had 

an enrollment of 95 and Valley Creek 25. The 

term was six months in each of these schools. 

Preaching service was held once each month in 

each place. Mr. Kynett oontinues to bring the 

farm to a higher state of cultivation from year 

to year and the County Superintendent of Agriculture 

is greatly pleased with his work. The 

total enrollment in all the schools was 896. This 

is the largest nUBiber since tbe school was founded. 

The average number of Bible verses and 

catechism for the pupils of all the schools was 

385. Special meetings have been held with a view 

to bringing the young people to Christ. At least 

thirty responded to the call to lead a better 

life. Six of these joined the chjirch at the 

spring communion. Receipts for the year, Jg. 

658.10; expenditures, $8,040.89; balance on hand 

$2,413.13; balance in Girls' Industrial Bldg. Fund 

$371.16; request, $6,500. 

Indian Mission.—The reports from the Indian 

Mission are encouraging, although they indicate 

that the task of reaching a'nd holding the Indians 

is becoming more and more difficult. The presence 

of white people in ever inci easing numbers 

is a great hindrance to the work. The fact that 

the Indians at times have a plentiful supply of 

money leads unscrupulous whitemen to exploit 

the Indian by offering attractions that open up 

the way for immorality. In every conceivable way 

they take advantage of the Indian's weakness. A 

series of picnics is planned for the summer and 

widely advertised. Free beef is offered and all 

sorts of amusements provided, but always with 

a view to bringing the Indian into a condition in 

which It is easy to separate him from his money. 

These vultures would clothe themselves with 

white feathers by advertising that the Sabbath 

day is to be devoted to religious meetings. One 

can easily imagine the amount of spiritual 

strength the Indians are able to gather from these 

picnics. These periodical dissipations have resulted 

in the spread of disease. A healthy child 

can scarcely be found among the Indians who 

attend these picnfcs and the lightest epidemic o'f 

children's diseases will sweep dozens of frail 

little bodies into an untimely grave. And yet, in 

the face of all these temptations, many of the 

Indians are faithful to the teachings ot past 

years. They remain away from these places of 

amusement and on the Sabbath day they are 

found in their places in public worship. This is 

the strongest infiuence for evil with which the 

workers have to contend. The workers, as in 

former years, have given of their best. The 

change in school work has been working out according 

to expectations and the wisdom of it is 

apparent.. The older children who now attend 

the public school are a credit to the Mission. 

They are punctual and regular In their attendance 

and their record in conduct gives great satisfaction. 

The consolidated school is growing In 

public favor. There was an unusual amount of 

sickness among the workers at the Mission. The 

superintendent himself was weakened 'by the 

same affliction that has troubled him in recent 

years. We would note also that this Mission during 

the year has suffered the loss of Mrs. Ella 

Carithers, whose labors and patience under trial 

have endeared her to the whole Church. Dr 

Carithers was also called upon the mourn the loss 

of his mother. A committee was appointed by the 

Board to frame suitable resolutions concerning 

the death of Mrs. Carithers. Many of the Geronlmo 

Apaches, who had been under the training 

of the Dutch Reformed Church, have removed to 

the vicinity of our Mission and the Dutch Reform; 

ed Church has commended them to our care. It 

is hoped that many of them will join with us. 

Eight of them have already done so. The increase 

from the farm has not been so great as in former 

years, but the farm equipment has been well kept 

up and the farm is in splendid condition. Rev. 

O. P. Tnompson was appointed to work at the 

Mission and took up his labors there on May 1st 

and assisted at the Communion on May 10th. We 

hope that it will be possible for him to remain 

at tbe 'Mission permanently. Mr. Reed was compelled 

to relinquish his work on account of illhealth. 

Mr. Carithers speaks in highest terms of 

the services which he rendered. Miss Hattie 

Snodgrass will be at the Mission during the sum-

July 15. 1914. 


mer. Cache Creek Mission school opened Sept. 

SOth, 1913, and closed May 22nd, 1914. A vacation 

of one week was given the children during 

the holiday season. Five of the-children were in 

school every day, making a total of 227 days 

each. Four of the children were a few days late 

in returning after the New Year. They had an 

average attendance of 220 days each. One little 

girl was allowed to go to her home for six 

weeks on account of sore eyes, one eye being almost 

blind. One little boy was enrolled for 20 

days, but taken to Port Sill, where his older 

ibrothers and sisters attended. Six other children 

under school age attended often when their 

parents were in camp and when they came early 

to attend the weekly prayer meeting held at 4 

o'clock on Wednesday afternoons. Of the ten 

children attending regularly, only four knew any 

English when entering, and only one of them 

could speak and understand it readily. All now 

speak, read and write the English. Special attention 

was given to committing Bible verses, 

teaching Bible stories, and instructing them in 

practical moral lessons. They commit quite readily, 

but it is harder for them to get the meaning. 

Receipts for the year, $6,195.80; expenditures, 

$6,339.95; balance on hand, $1,666.17; request, 

$6,500. 

Dear Sir: 

The tracts you so kindly sent some time since 

have been read and given away to those who I 

thought would benefit hy them. 

The tracts put in words my experience of the 

living and ungodly modes of the people of the 

United States of America, setting themselves before 

God, let alone the life and teaching of Christ. 

I would have pleasure in distributing any literature 

you may forward for my reading. 

Yours truly. 

Eear Brother: 

I have received your letter and tracts and they 

are nearly all mailed out. If you have some new 

tracts, you might send me a few more. I am too 

old to handle many more tracts, as 1 am nearly 

seventy-nine, and I have two or three hundred 

tracts of different kinds to distribute. I have 

been tracting for twenty-flve years, have paid out 

a great deal of money for tracts and mailing, 'but 

my work is about done. I nope I have done a 

little good. I will send you a dollar to pay for 

the tracts you have sent me. If I owe you any 

more, let me know. 

Yours in the Cause of Reformation, 

VISITING OUR CHINESE MISSION. 

Tak Hing, West River, S. China, May 18, 1914. 

I am seated in Miss Ella Stewart's room, in 

the ladles' house, just beside the girls' school, 

and I shall try to tell you something about the 

delightful time I am having here among your 

missionaries. I cannot tell of the love and loving 

hospitality of these dear friends. One has 

to be righf here and enjoy that to really know 

it, but I shall try to tell you about what I have 

seen of the work. My last letter told you about 

my trip up the river. I reached Tak Hing about 

eleven o'clock the day after leaving Canton. The 

approach to the place is very fine. For sometime 

we were in sight of the city, and the Mission 

buildings are the firstthing one notices. I 

could see the church, and also two houses under 

LETTERS TO THE WITNESS BEARING COMerection. 

Have learned since that these are for 

MITTEE. 

If one can have a breeze it is not so bad, otherwise 

sometimes it is dreadful. Your body will 

Mr. Kemp and Mr. Taggart. There is a finepagoda 

just before coming to the landing and 

Dear Sir and Brother: 

I am In receipt of yours of the 1st inst. In reply 

I may say that I received the package of 

just be bathed in perspiration. You see this 

some of the hills across the river from Tak Hing place is only about ten feet above sea level 

tracts or pamphlets you sent at my request, on are the highest along the river. The hills back and with a tropical climate makes it trying. 

Psalms and Hymns. This is all I have received and the many trees, with the gray brick buildings 

nestled down among them, formed a very 

Both mission houses have a yard around about. 

up to date. I shall read with care this tract enclosed 

in your letter. Anything that may come pleasing picture. Soon a sampan pushed out er, and it smells like a lemon. Has a yellow 

There are green grass and floweringtrees, among 

others, the beautiful magnolia, a large white flow 

to hand I will treat with consideration. 

from the landing and came toward us. The center. The leaves of the tree are dark green 

You will be surprised perhaps, to have me tell officer said, "That is Rev. Taggart coming for and very glaSsy, making a fine setting for the 

you that I am a retired minister member of the you." And he was right. Very soon I was welcomed 

by 'Mr. Taggart. As the river was low, we green vines growing all over the wall. This is to 

flower. The yards are walled in and there are 

conference of the Methodist Episcopal 

Church. I did my work of over forty years in had to land in the city, otherwise we would have break the glare and make it more easy on the 

lowa I saw notice of tract and sent gone down stream a little ways and landed by eyes. I wondered why the two compounds were 

for a few to send to some of my Methodist the church. As we came up the steps of the not together, in place of having just a path between 

and the two walls, but I was told that 

preacher friends that they might know your landing, I said to Mr. Taggart, I believe you do 

position. When a youth, I attended school for not keep your Ijack yards any cleaner than we was not a path, but a public road, and could not 

some time at Lennox Collegiate Institute, since do in India. He laughingly replied, "Miss Anderson, 

this is our front yard." Ever since I 

be 'bought out. Once a road, always a road In 

changed to Lennox College, at Hopkinton, Iowa. 

I remember well, how I enjoyed discourses I came I have been trying to decide which is the 

heard there from the Reformed Presbyterian minister, 

the Reverend Doctor Roberts. If you have 

dirtier, China or India, or which has the worst 

odors, and I have not yet reached a conclusion. 

a copy of the church paper of the Reformer Presbyterian 

Sometimes I think India is ahead, and 

Church at hand that you could send me, I 

would thank you if you would do so. I will enclose 

stamps to pay for it. 

after having to hold my nose some more in this 

city I think China is ahead, sure. One does not 

wonder that so many people die of filthdiseases. 

I know your people. I know your work. I You wonder far more that any of them life. As 

know you hold high doctrines along your line of we passed along the narrow streets of the city, I 

advocacy. I wish you great success in your work. 

I am fraternally, 

saw many things that reminded me of the Indian 

bazarra. The stores are very much the same, all 

exposed to the view of the public. Rice, flour, 

and other dry food stuffs in large baskets. One 

thing was new. Every here and there we had to 

share the road with a big fat pig that waddled 

along, and we passed by shop after shop where 

pork meat was offered for sale. I wondered 

what our Mohammedan friends in India would 

say if they had to pass along the street and have 

to share the room with a pig. I am sure they 

would say "Repent, Repent." So many little 

children on the streets and many of them had a 

smile and word for Mr. Taggart. China has 

lots of little nurses, too, I notice, but in place 

of baby being carried astride the hip, he is 

carried in a cloth tied around the body of the 

baby and then up over the arms of the little 

girls. Tne people are so much fairer than our 

people that one's attention is attracted, especially 

are the dear little Chinese habies white and 

pink, and many of ^heni^vi«=y pretty and all so 

cunning lookiug. 1 thought we were just going 

down a path from the city to the mission house, 

but I was informed I was on a public road. 

There are no wheeled conveyances in this part 

of China. You ride on the river or you walk on 

the land. We pass hy the hospital and on up 

between two high gray brick walls, until we 

reach the building where Mr. Taggart lives. I 

could not say his home, for it is also the home 

of Dr. Wright and family, and Mr. and Mrs. 

Kempf, and Mrs. Doig. I was so pleased to 

meet Mrs. Taggart and dear little baby Martha. 

She is just about seven months old, but is more 

like a baby of ten or twelve months. A beautiful 

child and not only the darling of that home, but 

the pet of the whole mission. Mrs. Mitchell is 

staying with her sister. She had to leave Loh 

Ting about three" months ago on account ot 

rheumatism and is still quite poorly, can hardly 

walk. It is not easy for her to remain in Tak 

Hing and have her husband left all alone at their 

own station, several days away from her, and in 

rather an unsettled part of the country. 

My headquarters are with the Taggarts, but I 

am rooming in the other mission house with the 

single ladles, and have Miss Ella Stewart's room. 

I have it I know, because it is the coolest, best 

room in the house at this season of the year. It 

is hot and steamy, more like our climate in July 

and August, than the dry heat of May in India. 

China. 

I found the mission houses plainly, but neatly 

furnished, nothing costly, but an effort made to 

have things home-like. In the evening I went to 

the little corner of the yard by Mr. Robb's house, 

where rests the precious dust of those who loved 

not their lives, but freely poured out life itself, 

that China might know about Christ. Dr. Maude 

George and on either side Mrs. A. I. Robb and 

Miss Torrence. All young in years and service in 

China. It did not take them long to do all that 

the Master had for them in active service, but 

they are still laboring in China through the liês 

they touched and set on firefor God. As I stood 

by the grave of Dr. George and thought of her as 

I knew her the year I was with you in Beaver 

Falls, talented, young, winsome, beautiful in person 

and character, surrounded by those who loved 

her and that she loved, giving up all for China's 

suttering ones, and in three short years to be 

gone, I asked myself was it worth the price and I 

knew that if, from the heights of glory, she could 

speak, she would say I was gl-cid to be counted 

worthy to do this, and my own heart said, Christ 

is worthy of even this measure of love and devotion. 

These graves of your missionaries here in 

Tak Hmg are a challenge to the home church, to 

enter in and possess the land. 

I must close and leave the rest for another 

letter. 

Lovingly, your sister, 

EMMA DEAN ANDERSON.

6 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. ei. 

C^ wi>c!t^ fÂo'nfiy on Saturday, June 13. They were also one of the reasons why the mission mother and sister. Mr. McConaughy 

VÔrrCopOIlQCilCCt overSabbath guests of Northwood. holds such a prominent place in the joined them in Chicago on his return 

NORTHWOOD, OHIO. They sang in Bellefontaine on Friday affections of the congregation. It Is from Synod and accompanied them 

The life of every congregation, like ^'-"^"^^^S and in Bellecenter on Satur- an illustration of the general prin- home. 

day evening to good audiences. Come ciple contained in the words of Christ Mrs. Nellie Seaman, of St Josenh 

that of each individual, is made up of ^g^.^_ 

_..^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ .^_ ^^^^^ ^j^^ ^ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm 

a strange mixture of sun and shade. ^^ Wednesday evening, June 24, will your heart be also." The ladies Bayles, of this place, underwent an 

Scarcely had the last echoes of the ^^^ ^^^^^ ^j^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ Guthrie, appreciated the interest shown by the operation at Rochester, Minn., and Is 

holiday festivities died away m the ^^ ^jellefontaine, was laid to rest in mem'bers of the other congregations reported as regaining health and 

distance, when it was apparent that ^^^ cemetery beside her husband and and were not unmindful of the fact strength again. Mrs. Margaret Gee, 

the death angel was hovermg over ^.^ children, the last of whom had that the success of the evening was of Lawrence, Kansas, was recently 

two of our homes and on March 14th, pj-gceded her seventeen years. After due in no small degree to the presence visiting her mother, Mrs. Humphreys, 

after weeks of suffering, patiently ^^^ ^^^^^ y^^^.^ ^^ patient waiting, of their guests. 

and other relatives here. Miss Nina 

borne, Mr. A. G. Patterson "entered j^^^ ,gavior took her. 

The Rev. R. C. Reed was present McKeown graduated from the rural 

into that rest prepared for the peo- q^^ Thursday, June 25, Mrs. D. C. and took part in the opening exer- school in June. Mr. Mathew Young 

pie Of God." On the following Wed- p^tterson was called to Regina, Can- cises. has returned home after spending 

nesday Mr. E. Milroy, whose life ^^^_ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ brother, Rev. some time with his son, Mr. John 

had been lengthened to more than j ^^ ^^^^^ because of the sad death NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA. Young, and family, at Denison, Kan. 

four-score and ten years, passed on ^^ ^j^^j^. j.^^j^ daughter Margaret. We The Rev. J. C. McFeeters conducted Mr. James McKeown represented our 

Botrof"these ren"were"wentnown ^'"^ ^^"' '" '^*^ '"^^""^^ "' ^'^"'''°'' our communion May 30. It was a Sa^^âth School at the State conven- 

Both ot these men were wen Known ^^^ ..^^^ j.j^^ ^^^^^ the ^. , ^ ^ ., ., r^v. tlon which met In Shenandoah, June 

to the Covenanter Church and are g^^ ^^ ^^^_,. ,.-^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ .^ time long to be remembered. The g_ ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^.^^.^'^^ ^^ 

missed in the congregation and com- ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^ j^g^^^_ ,^^^ rich spiritual preaching was a feast to g^nta Ana, Cal., recently stopped off 

^^'^''-y- Man of Sorrows hath a part." all. Prayer meetings were held Wed- here for a days' visit with his 

At our spring communion our pas- . ^^^^^^^ Thursday and Friday even- nephew, Mr. T. J. Edgar. He had been 

tor was ably assisted by Rev. A. M. ^^ g^LPH IN BOSTON. Drenaratorv to communion On visiting a brother at Tingly, Iowa, 

Thompson of Utica. Five of our ^he Ladies' Missionary Society of "^^^ Preparatory to communion. On ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^.^ ^^ 6 - . 

young people united with the Church, ^^^^^ g^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^ ^.^ Friday our hearts were made glad ^^^^^^ ^^ ^.^.^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^ 

Roscoe Reed, Alfred and Margaret Pat- j^ ^^^ hospital in Latakia ever since *y the addition of Mr. and Mrs. Claw- j^^^^ gj^^j. Armstrong, of Blanchard, 

terson, iMarcella Davis and Helen ^^^ hospital was established in 1896. son and family, from Saltsburg U. P. was a welcome visitor at the home of 

^"'^^- 

Accordingly, every time Dr. Balph Church. On Saturday Robert Camp- her mother, Mrs. Jaa» Blair. 

Mr and Mrs John McLean of the ^^^^^ ^,,^3 „^ ^ f„l„^gl,_ ,, i, ^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^_ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ 

Bellefontame congregation who have gj.eat pleasure to the congregation to ^^ , ^ ^^ _ ^ ^^.,^ ever had was the concert given by 

bought a farm east of Huntsville, have êar from the Doctor's own lips about ^*

July IS, 1914. 


Inthe Sabbath School 

Lesson V. August 2, 1914. 

THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY. 

Golden Text.—Rejoice greatly, O daughter of 

Zion; shout, 0 daughter of Jerusalem; behold, 

thy king cometh unto thee. Zach. 9:9. 

Lesson Text.—Mark 11:1-11. 

Time.—April, Christ's last Passover. Place.— 

Bethany and Jerusalem. 


Exposition.—What a wonderful day this .was for 

Jerusalem. It was the day that the Jews had 

•"been looking for-'vard to for many centuries. And 

still when the day had come and gone it did not 

seem to mean to them what they had thought 

that day was going to mean. In the enthusiasm 

ot the moment they made themselves think that 

the lowly carpenter riding on the ass down the 

hill to Jerusalem was their king, hut when the 

night came and tbey had time to think whal the 

entry had really been and how different it was 

from what they had expected they were disappointed 

and were ready to crucify that one who 

had failed so miserably to come up to their expectations. 

This scene of the Triumphant Entry has something 

the same effect on one as when he looks for 

the firsttime on some famous painting. You may 

say at the firstsight, "0, that is not what I had 

expected at all." You stand there looking at it 

and may go away disappointed. But you return 

toIt again and stand for a long time looking at 

ittill you begin to see something of the real 

beauty of the picture, and as you come back time 

after time you at last feel the inspiration of the 

artist that enabled him to create one of the great 

ideas of his life there on the canvas. 

The world knows far more now after two thousand 

years, of the glory of that triumphant entrance 

than it knew the morning after Christ 

rode into Jerusalem. We know now that it was 

far more wonderful and glorious than the Jews 

had ever pictured for their Messiah with his banners 

and horses and soldiers. He entered Jerusalem 

not only as a world conqueror, but as a conqueror 

of all the powers of evil—King of heaven 

and earth. 

Perhaps Zechariah told of a more wonderful 

glory than he realized when he wrote, "Rejoice 

preatly, 0 daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of 

Jerusalem; behold, thy king cometh unto thee." 

Andit seems to me that the Covenanter Church 

is growing into the realization of what that triumphant 

entry into the church means. In the 

past two years this church has experienced the 

triumph of Christ her King, in a way that has not 

been known since the times of the persecutions. 

Christ has come to us and he is surely going to 

triumph over pride and selfishness and sin that 

have been a wall of stone against him for so long. 

Christ has made many triumphant entries. The 

first that any of us experience and one of the 

most wonderful, is his entry into the human heart. 

In reading history there is always a large part 

of the pages filledwith the stories of war. War 

has always been glorified and the supreme moment 

of a king's life is when a strong city has 

been besieged and after long labor and hard 

fighting, the city surrenders and the king marches 

into the city in triumph, at the head of his army. 

One of the supreme moments in the life of 

Christ in his relationship to us is that moment 

when, after a long siege of the human neart that 

bas resisted his entrance in every known way 

and with the assistance of Satan and all his 

angels the opposition has been very strong, an 

entrance is at last made and we lay down our 

arms and submit to him as king and he enters 

there in all his glory. The victory that is gained 

there In the citadel of the heart Is a greater victory 

than that gained hy the king before the 

walled city, "and he that ruleth his spirit than he 

that taketh a city." In Harold Begble's book. 

"Other Sheep," there are some wonderful stories 

nave stand come men which victory. 

Quers umphs of Of When There his the Christ's been whom into the solid chariot a ways Christ contrite are that in heart completely victories against other enters. triumphs church has and which hearts triumphant over the touchev* makes subjec\'l through Christ A in of Man-soul. 

entrance the whole a rides his that church, enters and open the people. to entries to his church whose him of hearts door victory into does conveyance 

Christ and He A through his hearts of might brok 

after one contri 

not the 

their king, for it means more than we often 

suppose when we give Christ the place of authority, 

even in the church. The whole church might 

stand solid against such an entrance for many 

years until at last. In one or two or three hearts, 

a break is made in that solid wall and an entrance 

is effected, and when he has once come 

within the wall, the victory in the whole church 

is easy. 

Another triumphant entry that Christ has 

made is that into the missionary world. He has 

made his entrance here also through the hearts 

of his people. "It is a light thing that thou 

shouldst be my servant to raise up the tribes of 

Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I 

will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, 

that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end 

of the earth." 

How many centuries Africa lay in darkness 

and heathenism. How long time the devil ruled 

there, opposing all that was good and thinking 

to withstand forever the entrance of Jesus, the 

Savior and King. Africa was a city whose walls 

reached to heaven until Christ entered Africa 

through the open door of the heart of Livingstone. 

A subdued heart always means a breach 

in the walls of iSatan. 

How many centuries the great land of China 

lay in darkness of superstition and heathenism, 

surrounded by the wall of Satan's defences 

mightier by far than the Great Wall of China, 

until Christ made his entrance there through the 

breach in that wall.of darkness by the coming 

of Robert Morrison and others whose hearts God 

had touched and had sent to prepare the way 

and to announce his coming. 

How many years the land of India lay in 

darkness of immorality and devil worship building 

ever higher and ever stronger the wall of 

defence against the entrance of the Lord of 

Glory. India was the land whose king was 

Pride, glorying in her opulence and her misery, 

until Christ made his entrance there in the subdued 

hearts of William Carey and others who 

have served within that broken wall. 

Is it not a triumphant entry that Christ has 

made into the missionary world It is the fulfilled 

promise which has for so many centuries 

seemed like a vain boast in the mouths of God's 

people, that all the earth shall see the salvation 

of God. 

Another triumphant entry that Christ has 

made or is to make, is that into the nations of 

the world as their king. He is to be acknowledged 

as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. "Thus 

saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and His 

Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him 

whom the nation abhoreth, to a servant of rulers. 

Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall 

worshin, because of the Lord that is faithful, and 

the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee." 

And here a.gain Christ will surely make his entrance 

into the life and the thrones of the nations, 

not by a supernatural destruction of opposition 

but through the hearts of those who have 

Lesson V. August 2, 1914. 

made him the king of their own lives and are 


carrying him in triumph to the throne of their 


Fatherland. 

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY. 

It did not take many missionaries to open 

Mark 11:1-11. 

Africa, and China, and India. It took hearts completely 

subjected to Christ. They are the chariots 

Did you ever see the President of the United 

States 

of his glory. 

"I did." 

It 

Was 

will not 

there 

take 

a 

a 

crowd 

great 

around, 

host to 

Elmer break the "A opposition great big to crowd." the entrance And were of Christ the 

people into the excited nation as "They King. all But shouted one church, and cheered." 

one of Today the smallest, we will being hear broken about to when his will, Jesus may 

even 

came be made as king, the breach to Jerusalem, in the wall and how and Christ happy the all 

the King people may were. come in through them. 

On the table pile up the sand for the Mt. of 

' lives. On this slope of the Mount is Bethany, 

fhere Mary and Martha and Lazarus live, and 

.vhere Jesus loves to stay. Near by is Bethphage, 

vhere a great many fig trees grow. These boxes 

ire the houses and these sticks the people. West 

of the Mt. of Olives is this ravine and on the 

hill on the other side is Jerusalem—a most beautiful 

city. These white boxes are the buildings. 

With these stones form the wall around the 

city, and on this hill inside is the temple, shining 

in white and gold. Use this large white 

box for the temple. It is passover time. There 

are millions of people in Jerusalem. Jews have 

come from all over Palestine for the great feast, 

and there are not enough houses in the city to 

hold them. So some are living In booths made 

of branches of trees. All these sticks are the 

people. Here is the road leading from Bethany, 

past Bethphage, winding around the Mt. of 

Olives, down the slope and up again, to Jerusalem. 

Stand these green twigs in the sand for 

the palm, fig and olive trees growing all along 

the roadside. These clothespins are Jesus and 

his disciples. We will cover them with pieces 

of cloth for cloaks. Cover some of these sticks 

in the same way. 

As Jesus and his friends draw near Bethphage, 

Jesus says to two of his disciples, "Go your way 

into the village over against you; and as soon 

as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt 

tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and 

bring him. And if any man say unto you Why 

do ye this, say ye that the Lord hath need of 

him; and straightway he will send him back 

hither." How does Jesus know about the colt 

and all that the men will say. Buster' "Jesus 

knows everything." So here go the two disciples 

into Bethphage. At the door of this house they 

find the colt tied just as Jesus said and they 

loose him. Use these cardboard animals for the 

colt and his mother. "What do ye, loosing the 

colt" ask these men standing hy. "The Lord 

hath need of him," they reply. ''Take him 

then," the men say. So the disciples lead the 

colt to Jesus, and the mother of the colt follows 

along. 

The disciples take off their coats—probably 

their very best—and make a saddle for Jesus 

with them. Jesus sits on the colt and starts toward 

Jerusalem. Now all the people begin to 

shout and sing. A great throng follow Jesus 

from this city and mingle with those already in 

the crowd. Are they Jesus' friends, Ellis Yes, 

and whom do you think are there "The lepers." 

"Bartimaeus." And Mary Magdalene, and 

the boy who gave Jesus the loaves and fishes, 

and the little girl Jesus raised from the dead and 

Lazarus and his sisters—all the people, men, 

women and children, whom Jesus has cured! 

They are so happy to be witn Jesus and they 

all love him so. Some take off their cloaks and 

spread them on the muddy ground. Is anything 

too good to give to Jesus, Mary "No." A little 

boy I know was giving his best toys to a poor 

boy who had none, just because he loved Jesus. 

Some people give everything they have for Jesusi 

even their very lives. Here in this crowd are 

some cutting down branches from the trees 

and throwing them on the ground before the 

colt to make the road beautiful and easy to travel. 

these others keep waving palm branches in 

the air while they shout and sing, "Hosanna to 

the Son of David; Blessed is he that cometh in 

the name of the Lord." These crowds in and 

on the road to Jerusalem hear the shouts of joy 

and praise, and come back to meet Jesus. They 

too take up the cry, and now the great throng 

going Ijefore Jesus, and the great multitude following 

after, are all crying, "Hosanna; Blessed 

Is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Blessed 

he tue kingdom of our father David, that 

cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the 

highest." So Jesus goes riding slowly along 

the road around Olivet toward Jerusalem. 

Now Jesus reaches Jerusalem in the midst of 

a mightly throng. The city itself is crowded— 

the streets, the walls, the buildings, the roofs— 

everywhere are people, people. "Who is this" 

they ask. "This is the prophet, Jesus from Nazareth 

of Galilee." Jesus passes on through the 

then we now, at your Jesus world midst Jerusalem. 

Montclair, Children, all. not temple. 

Son we life of and would 'Satan all the of sing make cannot If would take be David." And N. shouts This be would all -"j and J. him up servr.g the is b„ you of talk how be their .rlth boys next joy accept pretty same about Jesus, no king, and day Jesus sin praise, cry, lonely him girls came and the soon nor "Hosanna as all children how would bad and as the your through king people enters would happy whole king love to


Vol. «i. 

Knox, of whom it âs said "There believer that God would draw the eagerness, earnestness and haste. 

Young People's Topic lies one who nevei feared the face worshipper to himself. "Draw me, Why be in a hurry "Now is the 

FOR AUG. 2. 

of man." 

we will run after thee." As to the day of Salvation.'' Too much is at 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. 

The real courage is not that of the 

Twelve Great Verses. VIIL The brute; of the bull dog who tenaciously 

holds on until his life has ebbed this chapter two desires are ex 

with their souls, are not content 

request. Note in the beginning of stake. Believers, when it is well 

Courage Verse. Josh. 1:9. (Consecration 

Meeting.) 

away, or of the tiger who attacks pressed by the Shulamite. First with mere walking after Christ. It 

Psalms.—27:1-5, No. 05; 34:1-5, No. his foe with relentless ferocity, but she d'esires tlie Bridegroom's kisses is good to walk, but better to run. 

86; 04:1-4, 9, No. 169; 46:1-4, No. the truly courageous man is he whose 

which no doubt expresses the love This was the resolution of the 

127; 23:1-3, No. 56; 91:1-4, No. 247. life is gripped with a dominating purpose 

and who will be loyal to that 

Parallels.—1 Sam. 17:32; 2 Sam. 

and afifection which the Lord Je.su:s Psalmist in the 119th Ps. 32 verse 

10:12; 1 Chron. 19:13; Ps. 37:3; purpose, even though it may lead him is able and willing to beistow upon "I will run_in the \yay of thy co:r,r 

Judges 5:18; 1 Sam. 14:1-14; 1 Chron. to the death of a martyr. The man His people. The second thing implied 

in the request is for the Bride 

Youngstown, Ohio. 

mandments." 4 

11:13-14; 2 Sam. 23:14-17; 1 Kings who trembles with fear, whose lips 

20:11; Deut. 31:6-8; Isaiah 8:12; are blanched but who stands his 

groom himself. This is the outburst 

Luke 9:51; Acts 7:54-60. 

ground for the sake of conviction, he 

of a longing heart after the new WRONG BREAKFAST 

There is no name which a boy of 

life, not to be filled with the love Change Gave Rugged Npalth. 

the right kind so dreads as "coward" 

and there are few terms which will 

of Christ, but with Christ himself. 

incite him to fightso readily as this 

Spiritual desires enlarge and grow 

Many persons think that for 

one. Every boy desires a reputation 

for courage, and many a quiet moment 

is given to the joys of the imoagination when in a time of danger is hard to be the object of the cynical 

play cards, or go to the theatre. It 

or in a crisis, he sees himself performing 

deeds of valor which call sider themselves 'broad. It is hard to 

sneer of the men or women who con 

forth the applause of on-lookers. He give up a position which promises 

stops a madly rushing horse that is comfort and wealth, but which gradually 

saps our spirituality because running away. He climbs to the top 

we 

of a burning building and rescues a 

little child. He makes a wonderful 

"tackle" and saves his football team 

from defeat. Many an hour is 

dreamed away in such pleasant reverie 

and perhaps out of the dreams, 

brave deeds are finallyformed. 

No stories grip us in boyhood or in 

manhood, like the stories of courageous 

prowess. The Greek poets never 

tire of telling of the brave stand 

of the 300 at Thermopylae. The Romans 

would not allow the story of Regulus 

to die. The Carthagenians had 

captured him and fBey sent him back 

to his own city, Rome, to advise the 

senators there to make peace. He 

disobeyed their instructions, pled with 

his countrymen to continue the war, 

and went back to his captors to undergo 

their sentence. His eye-lids were 

cut off and his naked eyes were exposed 

to the torrid sun of Africa. 

Then they placed him in a barrel 

spiked with nails and rolled it down a 

steep incline. The English sing the 

praise of Nelson, the Scotch of Robbert 

the Bruce. The American delights 

to read of Ethan Allen, Custer 

and Sheridan. 

There are few greater heroes than 

those found in the sacred pages of 

Scripture. The story of David is a 

wonderful one. There is the little 

shepherd lad going down to the vale 

of Blah, clad, not in a coat of mail, 

but robed in the garment of faith, advancing 

to fightthe terrible Goliath. 

There is Elijah, facing King Ahab and 

nearly all Israel on the top of Carmel, 

or lion-hearted Stephen defying the 

Sanhedrin and sinking under a shower 

of stones, or Paul dying a thousand 

deaths for his Master, or Christ, 

the greatest hero of all, steadfastly 

facing Jerusalem with the Jewish enmity 

and at the end the awful cross. 

From this flame came the spark that 

lighted the courage of Luther who 

bravely faced kings and prelates exclaiming, 

"Here stand I; I cannot do 

otherwise; so help me God," or John 

it is who is the truly courageous man. 

There are few qualities more Important 

to young people just now than 

courage. We need courage to resist 

many things now deemed conventional. 

It takes courage to refuse to dance, 

are compelled to do what our conscience 

tells us is wrong. It takes 

courage to stand for principles when 

the world laughs at us and which 

may bar us from many places of affluence 

and pleasure. But if we are not 

willing to be true in all these matters 

we deserve the hated term "coward," 

and in the depths of our heart we 

know it. May God give us the courage 

of Daniel, of Joseph, of Joshua 

and of Him who unflinchingly faced 

the agonies of Calvary. 

Prayer Meeting 

FOR AUGUST sth. 

By Rev. J. M. Johnston. 

Second Step. 

Topic 

Surrendering imto God. 

Christ's Drawing Power. Songs 

of Solomon i '.4. 

I. The Request made. Passages: 

Jam. 4:18, .Jno. 6:44, Ps 

73:28, Jno. 8:28, Ps. 45:14,15- Jer. 

31:3, Jno. 12:32, Ps. 69:18. 

2. The Power used. Eph. 2 •.4-y, 

349- 

I. The Request. In order to 

ihave fellowship with' the Lord 

Jesus, whether in the ordinary service 

of the Sanctuary or in the 

more special acts of worship such 

as the celebration of the Lord's 

supper, one thing is essential and 

that is that we come very near to 

the Lord. This near approach unto 

Christ can not be brought about in 

ourselves or by our own strength. 

when set 'upon the right object. strength, they must begin the day 

Only one thing can satisfy the heart with a breakfast of meat and other 

of the tpue child of God and that 

heavy foods. This is a mistake as 

is Jesuis, the Savior. Christ is even anyone can easily discover for himself. 

better than His kisses. "Draw me, 

we will 'run after THEE." 

A W. Va. carpenter's exper 

2. The Power used. 

The first great means by which 

Christ draws us to himself is His 

love. This is the great fundamental 

principle upon whidh the plan of 

salvation is founded. Read John 

3:16. Tlhis is God's great love revealed 

and made manifest to the 

human race through the Lord Jesus 

Christ. God loved us before the 

foundation of the world was laid. 

He loved lus from the beginning of 

eternity. How can we understand 

the love of God. It is infinite. It is 

past finding out as God is himself. 

God did not wait for us to love 

him,. Before all time, before we 

were endowed with life He thoug'ht 

of His people. He thought of doing 

them good. His beneficent hand 

has bestowed every variety of blessing 

upon us. Neither our unfaithfulness 

nor our ingratitude lias 

dried up the fountain of His goodness 

to us. Nor staid the stream of 

his bounty. Such is the love with 

Jno. 44:2, Jno. 3:14-16, Rom. 5:18, which he draws us. This is the 

Heb. 2:9. 

3. The (Resolution 

'power that Christ employs to bring 

adopted. us to himself. Again He draws us 

Psalms : 63 :1-4 No. 168, 43 13-6 No. by helping us to feel our complete 

116, 45 :i3-i7 No. 126, 121 :i-4 No. dependence upon Him. We can do 

nothing of ourselves. 

3. The Resolution. 

"We will run after thee." Those 

words indicate the object of the request. 

"Draw ime, we will run after 

THBE." The argument used to enforce 

the request is most striking. 

"We will i»un after Christ." What 

can be more beautiful than that 

The child running after the father. 

The believer after Christ. What a 

happy world if all were running 

The verse before us is a prayer. It after the Lord Jesus. To run after, 

is the prayer of the church or the sets forth action and this implies 

ience may benefit others. He 

writes: 

"I used to be a very heavy breakfast 

eater Iblut finally indigestion 

caused me such distress, I became 

afraid to eat anything. 

"My wife suggested a trial of 

Grape-Nuts land as I had to eat 

something or starve, I concluded to 

take her advice. She fixed me up 

a di^h aind I remarked at the time 

that the quality was all right, but 

the quantity was too small—I 

wanted a saucerful. 

"But she said a small amount of 

Grape-Nuts went a long way and 

that I must eat it according to directions. 

So I started in with 

Grape-Nuts and cream, 2 soft boiled 

eggs and some crisp toast for 

breakfast. 

"I cut out meats and a lot of 

other stuff I had been used to eating 

all my life amd was gratified to 

see that I was getting better right 

along. T concluded I had struck 

the right thing and stuck to it. I 

had not only been eating improper 

food, but too much. 

"I was working at the carpenter's 

trade at that time and thought 

that unless I had a ^hearty breakfast 

with plenty of meat, I would play 

out before dinner. But after a few 

days of my 'new breakfast,' 'I 

found I could do imore work, felt 

better in every way, and now I am 

not bothered with indigestion." 

Name given by Postum Co., 

Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The 

Road to Wellville," in pkgs 

"There's a Reason." 

Ever read the above letter A new 

one appears from time to time. They 

are genuine, true and full of human 

Interest.

July 15, 1914. 


N o t e s 

***The union picnic of the Pittsburgh 

congregations will he held at 

Highland Park, Saturday, August 

***Word from Quinter, Kansas, 

says: "Harvest is in full swing. There 

is a great crop of wheat, and people 

are rejoiced, and no wonder, as they 

bave had four failures successively." 

***The Rev. R. E. Willson preached 

on his work In Mersine at Parnas 

Everybody that wants a fine, 

gowin^, youthful skin, should take 

old reliable Hood's Sarsaparilla, a 

physician's prescription, whieh 

g'ves a dear, healthy color. When 

your blood is made pure, pimples, 

Dous, hives, eczema disappear. 

Languor, loss of appetite, tired 

leehns;, weakness are symptoms of 

impure,ûnhealthy blood. 

Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the 

Wood. Get a bottle today. • 

were the young people of the Allegheny 

congregation. 

***Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Patton, 

*«*Geneve College Summer School 

of Morning Sun, Iowa, were present 

the month of July. 

reports the largest attendance in its 

at the marriage of their son. Rev. 

Ernest K. Patton, to Miss Alice M. ***0n Monday, June 15, Miss Marjory 

Antoinette Boggs, daughter of 

history. 

Adams, of Utica, Ohio, on Wednesday, 

*«*Licentiate William C. Coleman is June 24, and also attended his ordination 

as pastor of the East End Pitts- 

the Pittsburgh College for Women, 

Mr. John M. Boggs, graduated from 

attending the summer term of the 

University of Pittsburgh. 

bugh Church on Friday, June 26. 

oro,Ma88. 

anywhere, atthe 

history of the Covenanter Church, 

»**Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, of 

8,542 home members, or $12.25 per 

L/Alal rLl NiLLtilV tracts and kills aU 

I shall put In the Christian Nation 

Blanchard, Iowa, with their daughter. 

member. Last year the Appropria 

fliea. Neat, clean, ornamental, 

convenient. 

some time later, some lists of ques 

Miss Mary E. Martin, are visiting 

cheap. Lasts al'. 

their many relatives and friends in 

sea son. Made oi 

and about Pittsburgh. 

tions were $111,000.00, or $13.05 per 

member.—James S. Tibby, 408 Penn 

Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

***0n Wednesday, June 24, John J. 

McKay, of Brooklyn, and Miss Isabel 

L. Millen, of North White Lake, N. 

Y., were united in marriage. The 

22nd, in the afternoon. All Covenanters 

and friends are invited. 

of the 'bride, at North White Lake. 

ceremony was performed in the home 

•**Miss Alice Carithers, of Sharon The bride's pastor, John H. Pritchard, 

congregation, has 'been visiting her officiated. Mr. McKay is a Sullivan 

niece, Mrs. D. C. Ward, Wilkinsburg, County boy employed in the post 

Pa., for some weeks. Her many office in New York. The new home 

friends have greatly enjoyed her stay will be set up in the Platbush section 

among them. 

of Brooklyn. 

•** Rev. J. S. Martin, D. D., has ***A $40 subscription to the Christian 


been granted a six weeks leave of 

absence from the National Reform the paper during your life-time with 

office on account of ill health. J. R. the right to "will" the subscription 

Wylie is in charge in his absence. 

to whomsoever you choose, and so on 

throughout your generations in perpetuity.. 

And until further notice every 

such original subscriber will receive 

as a gift the 2-volume "Life of 

on Wednesday and Thursday, August 

Abraham Lincoln," by Ida Tarbell, 

26 and 27. Those attending will find 

(regular price $5), boxed and delivered 

to any address, all charges pre 

it necessary to reach Walton on Tuesday, 

August 25. The conference is for 

CClin un MnUEV but write today for our bie 

dCnU nu inUnCI 1914catalogol"«anger" 

old and young, and the good people of 

paid. 

Bicyclea, Tires and Sundries at prices so low they will 

sus, Pa., the last Sabbath of June, at 

Walton congregation will provide entertainment 

free to all who attend. 

New Alexandria the first Sabbath of 

***I wash to warn people throughout 

the Church, that a certain young 

astonish you. Also particulars of our great new offer 

July, and is to be at Wilkinsburg and 

to deliver you a Ranger Bicycle on one month's free 

This is a new departure for New York 

Allegheny the second Sabbath. 

man whom I know, is representing 


Presbytery, and it Is earnestly desired 

that as many as possibie will ar 

himself as a son of mine and attempting 

to obtain money fraudulently. He range to be present at this, our fust 

D A Y C you can make money taking orders for bicycles, 

***A plentiful shower of things 

DU I w tires, lamps, sundries, etc. from our big handsome 

catalog. It's free. It contains "combinationoffers" 

liandy and handsome fell on Mr. has been doing this same kind of business 

for years, though he has never will be announced later. The plan is 

Summer Conference. The program 

Everett Young and his bride, Saturfey 

evening, June 20, at the home of 

Also much useful bicycle information. Send for it. 

for re-fitting your old bicycle like new at very low cost. 

before used my name as far as I am to meet somewhere outside of the village, 

in the open air, if the weather 

Miss Lucy Kerr, Sheffield street, N. 

LOW FACTORY PRICES^jrecttoyou. Nooneelsecan 

aware. He has 'been operating recently 

in different parts of Ohio. He will permit, hold the conference in terms. Also You called cannot Tetter, afford to Salt buy a Bhenm, bicycle, tires Pruritus, or sundries 

S., Pittsburgh, Pa. The rainmakers 

.^^^^^^^^-^—^-^~^~ E C Z Eotter such Mvalues A and such 

can tell a very plausible story, as he the forenoon, and spend the afternoon without./i7-si Milk Crust, learning Water what we Poisou, can offer you. Weeping Write now. 

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enjoyment. Will all who mean to at 

I believe eczema can be cured to stay, i^ 

is well acquainted, in a general way, 

with the Covenanter Church.—G. M. 

Robb. 

***In May, Dr. J. M. Balph spent 

a Sabbath in Parnassus, Pa., address 

work in the mission, and the Christian 

Endeavor In the evening. The 

pastor and family left Monday evening, 

June 29, for Arkansas, to spend 

with the degree of A.B.; on Tuesday, 

June 10, Miss Helen Carlisle Allen, 

daughter of Mr. John M. Allen, graduated 

from the Carnegie Institute of 

tions that may make the study more 

definite and keep together those who 

may be studying in the different congregations. 

The books available 

would be the historical part of our 

Testimony, some text on English History 

and such of the different accounts 

of the Covenanters as may be 

at hand. Anyone desiring an outline 

of the history might be interested in a 

fifteen page tract, "Who are the Covenanters" 

which I have on hand and 

which may be had by the payment of 

postage. A knowledge of the history 

of the Church will enable the children 

to hold more intelligently to her principles.—J. 

M. Coleman. 

STJMIMER CONFERENCE OP N. Y. 

PRESBYTERY. 

New York Presbytery will hold a 

Summer Conference at Walton, N. Y., 

tend the conference send their names 

as soon as possible to Rev. A. A. Johnston, 

64 Griswold street, Walton, N. 

Y. Owing to the liberality of the peo 

ing the congregation morning and 

evening, and also the Christian Endeavor 

in the evening. This society be carfare. Walton is on the Ontario 

ple of Walton, the only expense will 

has been supporting half a cot in & Western Railway, ISl miles from 

the hospital for a number of years. New York. The round trip fare is 

Rev. R. E. Willson on June 28 addressed 

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$7.26. Plan your vacation to make 

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VERNON, WIS. 

We have been having rains here 

off and on for several weeks; crops 

are flourishing, especially the alfa 

hay, which is heavier than any previous 

year. The Monmouth (111.) College 

Glee Club is to give an entertainment 

in the TJ. P. Church here. 

This only makes us long to hear our 

own Geneva Glee Club some day here 

in the near future. Miss Nettie Mc 

Neil, of Prospect, spent a few days 

at Dondges Corners visiting the Bartholomews 

and Deweys, and also taking 

in the graduating exercises in the 

Mukwonago Hill School. The Rev. 

Alexander Reese, a retired missionary 

from the dark continent of Brazil, and 

formerly pastor of the U. P. Church 

here, gave an interesting account of 

his work in their church recently. 

BLANCHARD, IOWA. 

Boys are to the front in Blanchard. 

A boy arrived lately in the home of 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walkinshaw, and 

on Thursday evening, June 25th, was 

certainly a treat. The club is composed 

of fourteen bright young men 

another in the home of Mr. and Mrs. 

who possess splendid and well trained 

Will Copeland. Both are doing well. 

The Geneva Glee Club gave us an excellent 

entertainment, and advertised each num'ber was heartily encored. 

voices. The program was varied and 

not only the college, hut the Covenanters. 

All were pleased who heard mention each number. The vocal solo 

Time and space will not permit us to 

them and many came up to the church 

by Mr. Roberts, the cornet solo by Mr. 

for a little while after the concert, to 

get acquainted. The Sabbath School 

Wier, and the Angel's Serenade 

class of Dr. Robb and that of the (Italian street musicians singing and 

pastor, were entertained at the Caplayinbeen home, and socials are always a audience. Mr. Metheny is certainly 

for pennies) captivated the 

success there. Miss Jennie has started 

on a vacation tour west as far as "the Crescent," arts and science. The 

an adept in impersonating the land of 

Colorado. Folks here have enjoyed a splendid program carried a number 

visit from Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Crooks In the audience back to their college 

and son, and Mrs. Taylor and son, days. 

from Content. 

We are thankful for good rains. 

is able to resume work. A son was 

born to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Chambers, 

May 3rd. Twins, a son and daughter, 

were born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. 

Edgar, May 21st. Mrs. P. B. Tibbitts, 

KANSAS CITY, MO. 

We are delighted to have Mr. and 

Mrs. R. C. Robinson with us again. 

A number of our members are out of 

the city and are greatly missed. Our 

Sabbath School picnic was held at 

Swope Park on the afternoon of June 

13th. A flne dinner was served in the 

evening and those who braved the intense 

heat had a delightful time. Mr. 

C. B. Reed, son of Rev. R. C. Reed of 

Cambridge, Mass., who met with a serious 

accident a number of weeks ago, 

and has been in the hospital, will be 

leaving for his home in a few days. 

He is a bright young man, and our 

people who have met him have enjoyed 

his acquaintance. The concert given 

by the Geneva College Glee Club 

The Kansas City congregation is 

made up of busy people, and yet cccasionally 

they break away and have 

REGINA, SASK., CANADA. a good time. Surprises of a pleasant 

Our communion was held May 24. nature are always interesting and 

Rev. T. M. Slater, of Seattle, Washington, 

was the assistant, and gave of their wedding anniversary. May 9th, 

lend zest to an occasion. On the eve 

flne sermons. There were three the pastor and wife were made the recipients 

of a very pleasant surprise 

names added to the roll. Mr. Bert 

Chambers, who was sick for months, at their home. Mr. Lowe had telephoned 

that he with his family would 

be over to spend the evening. It was 

an unexpected pleasure to flnd that 

this family included the whole congregation, 

most of whom came along. 

of Hopkinton, Iowa, is visiting at the Vocal and Instrumental music was provided, 

fruits and wafers were served. 

home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 

Thos. Chambers. Mrs. M. S. Bell and Congratulations and best wishes were 

Miss Margaret Muirhead are visiting extended to the pastor and his wife. 

a sister in Vancouver. Mrs. J. S. We like to think of the congregation 

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Wednesday evening, June 24th, good will manifested. 

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July 15, 191L A FAMILY PAPER. H 

WORD PROM LARNACA. 

June twenty-eighth a cable was reG E N E V A C O L L E Q E 

C A T A R R H ceived announcing the safe arrival of 

Miss Wylie in Latakia. 

TRUTH 

The following items are taken from 

a letter from R. E. Smith, of Larnaca; 

Told In a Simple Way 

letter dated June 2: 

"We will close school next week and 

Ho Apparatus, Inhalers, Salves, Lotions, hold our closing exercises on the ISfii 

Harmful Drugs, Smoke or or 13th. This is our last week of 

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regular work. Next week we shall 

HealsDayand Night 

It is a new way. It is something 

absolutely different No 

1 lotions, sprays or sickly smelling 

(salves or creams. No atomizer, 

or any apparatus of any kind. 

Nothing to smoke or inhale. No 

steaming or rubbing or injections. 

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I will gladly tell you how—FREE. 1 am 

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and my friends are cured, and you can 

be cured. Your suffering will stop at 

once like magic. 

IflmFree-You Can Be Free 

My catarrh was filthyaud loathsome. 

It made meill. It dulled my mind. It under. 

have the final examinations. There 

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two are Greeks, and the other is a 

Turk. They are all fairly intelligent 

and just at the right stage in their 

development to progress, if their education 

is not stopped. George Lutoof, 

whose father is our Tarsus evangelist, 

will probably go to the college in 

Beyrout next fall. Ibraheem Hanna, 

available. 

For information address, 

spending 

W. 

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HENRY 


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her fifty, with an equal increase in interest. 

Helen Beattie who graduated 

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cousin, Mrs. Thos. Johnston. Wyne 

the other Syrian, will teach in the Beattie, who has been attending the from the Greeley High School is 

school in Mersine. It is very uncertain 

about the others. The Turk may the vacation. Jessie McCullom and her brother- in Nebraska. Prances 

University of Colorado, is home for spending part of the vacation with 

go to Beyrout or Constantinople. The Grace Ellis were among the graduates 

of the Colorado Teacher's Colers, 

has gone to New York City to 

Turk, one of our Sabbath school teach 

Greeks are both too poor to go next 

year and I am sure that if they do lege. Mrs. J. T. Dunn, who is conducting 

a missionary Sabbath school ly missed. The many friends of Rev. 

train for a nurse. She will be great 

not go in the next two years that 

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in East Evans reports a very successful 

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M. S. McMillan were glad to have 

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That's where the West begins; 

Out where the sun is a little brighter. 

Where the snows that fall are a trifle 

whiter. 

Where the bonds of home are a wee 

bit tighter— 

That's where the West begins. 

rived weafy and broken-hearted at 

the cannibal village. Bokwala became 

the slave of one of the cannilial 

chiefs. With a brave heart he 

Out where the skies are a trifle bluer. 

Out where friendship's a little truer. 

tried to learn the language and 

That's where the West begins; 

please his master. When the cannibals 

wanted to ratify a treaty or hon 

Out where a fresher breeze is blowingor 

a visitor the usual practice was to 

Where there's laughter in every 

kill a slave and make a feast. So 

streamlet flowing, 

Bokwala and his .ellows lived in 

Where there's more of reaping and 

daily dread of death. One evening 

less of sowing— 

when he returned from work he no 



the gain all on their side and clapped 

their hands. "It was all right at all ages. Bokwala says that someready 

filled with men and women of 


the first,"they said; "but we did not times ten died in a day because of 


know.'' Yes, they did not know they their wounds, their crowded condition, 

hunger and thirst. The dead 


would soon be beating their breasts 


in grief. Soon they were not asked were dragged a little way off and 

The Old Arm Chair.' 

but commanded to bring so much rubber 

on a certain day in the month. As an arm or head was left bare. Sooa 

buried so carelessly that sometimes 

WHERE THE WEST BEGINS. ous dream he had had, aiifl advised 

By Arthur Chapman. 

them not to go; but they persisted. the rubber became scarce the trouble the burial place was crowded, with 

Out where the hand clasps a little 

grew. Once Bokwala missed a day, the inevitable frightful result. The 

The cannibals were In 'Biding at the 

stronger. 

and when he came on the next he missionaries had been writing many 

Out where a smile dwells a little "^^'' ^^'^'^ ^nd suddenly spraing on was flung on his face on the ground letters about the slavery, and a 

longer, 

them out of the bushes, and all of and a hide whip brought down lash European came to inquire. The 

them, Bokwala included, were taljen after lash on his naked back, each prison was opened and Bokwala and 

captive over the river. 

stroke cutting to the bone, the white all the inmates were released. It 

men looking on in flendisTidelight. 

A Cannibal's Slave.—After days of 

was a merry procession home; but 

Bokwala, with the blood dripping to 

marching through the forest they ar 

the ground, was sent off and ordered 

to oring twice as much next time. To 

do so he had to buy from others and 

their families with uiabolical cruelty. 

Rubber Horrors.—Every day things 

ticed the absence of a little girl 

grew worse. Even the old men were 

slave, Siene. "Is she ill'' "Has she 

Out where the world is in the mak- 

enslaved too. They had to hunt for 

escaped" Bokwala cried. For anantelopeswer he was led to an open space 

for the white man's table. 

Where fewer hearts with despair are 

The legs of these poor animals had 

where was a dark blood stain on the 

aching— 

to be broken because they had to 

ground. The cannibals had visitors 

That's where the West begins; ,, , , j ^ . 

be brought alive. Then the women 

, , ._ ^ . . J that day and a dainty morsel was and children had to work the" gardens 

Where less there of s sighing, more ot smgmg and 

wanted; 

, , 

so little Siene 

_. -^ 

was slain. to provide food for the tyrants. As 

Once again when a neighbor chief 

Where there's more of giving and 

long as supplies came there were no 

came to buy a slave for a feast a 

less of buying, 

complaints; but any shortage brought so weak and poor that they envied 

little boy called Makweke was chosen, 

but he fled and hid in a hole in 

And a man makes friends without 

terrors such as even animals could the dead. But in spite of all, the 

half trying— 

not endure. See the poor victims go rubber-hunting had to go on. 

a tree till the danger passed. Many 


off to the forest. Bach one makes a The Close.—The only comfort these 

were the hardships they had to enlittldure. Xo matter what was lost they 

hut under a rubber tree. Sometimes 

the wind is so high he cannot the missionaries gave them. They, 

poor Congo victims had was w>i&t 

BOKWALA. 

were blamed and punished. Oftentimes 

pepper was rubbed' into their rains go through the hut, putting out 

"The Story of a Congo Victim. 

go up the tree; often the pouring too, were white men, but men of God. 

By T. B. 'McF. 

They came not to enslave but to set 

eyes, or slits were cut in the skin of the fire, and the poor creature has free. They visited them in their 

Bokwala was a native of the Con- their back out of their reach and pepgo 

region, and was one of those who Per was rubbed into the sores. One Then wild animals are prowling they met them in the forest they said, 

to sit there all night in wet and cold. homes with the words of life. As 

^, X .,, .. •.• boy told a lie, and for this one of around waiting an opportunity to at"Comtack. So the days pass, which the Jesus." But these poor creatures 

and listen to the glad news of 

suffered during the terrible atrocities .'' ^ .,„ , , , 

his ears was cut off and cooked, and native counts by knots on a string. would always say, "Tell us how we 

there when the ruDber fiends were ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ j. q^^^ ^^^ ^j^^^^ At last the day arrives tor rendering 

the tale of rubber, and if he has Through the intervention of the mis 

can get salvation from rubber." 

making their fortunes at the expense many of the cannibals were absent 

of the blood of the poor natives. Bokwala and his comrades determin- not the full supply he goes forth in sionaries a deputation came from 

Early 'Days—Bokwala means slave ""^ to escape. The night was dark tears and dread, awaiting some awful 

punishment. Listen to one tale of victims came and recited their woes. 

Europe and an inquiry was held. The 

^^,. . ,, TT and moonless and they stole off and 

—a fitting name, as we shall see. His , ... , , , 

horror. The men of a village near For three days they told stories of 

hurried through the forest. At dawn. Bokwala's did not turn up on the set horror. "Any more'' said those writing. 

"Yes, we can go on for three 

father was a powerful chfef and dwelt gê^tly exhausted, they turned aside day with rubber. The sentries came 

in a village with a numerous tribe, from the main path and crept under and seized the wife of one ot the days more," was the sad reply. As 

Bokwala's boyhood days were the a fallen tree to rest. Soon they absent men. Clasping her little child a result the slavery was eased but 

happiest of his life. He with other 'êard the voices of their pursuers. of a few weeks' old, she was dragged not abolished. From this inhuman 

, .,j J ,.,., . . • / XI, They lay very quiet and the cannichildren 

made little picnics into the , , 

flung on the ground, to be lashed great sums—so much blood-money. 

to the white man's house, and there traffic many Europeans amassed 

bals found them not. At last they with the whip of hide. When one The man who did most to engineer 

forest, home from flshed, the bathed hunt, in there the was rivers, a reached home amidst the river, great where joy. they came was tired he passed the whip on to the rubber slavery was King Leopola 

time played of games feasting, all followed the day, by and stories then upon '^'^= a canoe Beginning moorea of at Sorrows.—Bok- 

the bank, by 

another. The poor creature, half of Belgium. 

in the evening, when the men came which they crossed, and returned 

. of war told by the old men, and 

wala settled down in the old home, dead, was thrown into the prisonhouse. 

The husb'and came and was alive. We trust that he and-many of 

So far as is known Bokwala is still 

and soon after married. Some missionaries 

came to the village and; told he must bring twenty fowls to 

music and dancing, whion often last- 

ed far into the night. One thing built a house near. From them Bokgreatly 

dreaded was an attack trom wala and his people first heard of but was sent back. At last he got in Jesus Christ. Bokwala's story 

his fellows have obtained emancipation 

from sin's bondage through faith 

redeem his wife. He brought sixteen, 

the cannibals who lived on the other J^sus and the Bible. Other white the twenty and took his wife home. ought to lead us to thankfulness for 

., „ ., . /-!„„„ B„i,- ®° came and built another house Three days after the woman died, our unspeakable blessings, to prayer 

side of the river. Once a fishing . 

hut, strange to say, the child lived. and increased effort in seeking to 

They said they had heard there was Once again Bokwala had not the full have the Gospel remedy applied to 

expedition to this river was planned. ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ supply of rubber and was thrown in 

Old Iseankoto, "the Father of they would give beads and solt in ex- 

Discernment," told them of an bmin- change. The poor natives thought 

paid very dearly. Their slavery was 

increased by the placing over them 

of native sentries, whose duty it was 

to see that they brought the full tale 

of rubber. They were even more 

cruel than the white men, and when 

the natives were in the forest their 

sentries ransacked their villages, 

plundered their homes, and treated 

no, the joy was swallowed up in woe. 

They looked like spectres. Some 

were so weak they had to be carried, 

and some died by the way. Bokwala 

now became the servant of the missionary. 

What a (Shange! He had 

work to do, but no sentry stood over 

him with a gun; he was paid his 

wages, he enjoyed the comforts of 

home. He attended the services in 

the little church and began to learn 

of Jesus and the great redemption. 

This was an hour of sunshine amidst 

the darkness, a breathing space 

amidst unspeakable horrors. Alas! 

it soon came to end, for the missionary 

went home for rest, and Bokwala 

was dragged back to slavery again, 

which was more cruel than ever. To 

fill full the cup of horror their villages 

were swept by small-pox, and 

sleeping sickness fell on them, so 

that whole villages were practically 

wiped out. Those who recovered were 

the wounds and woes of every people 

to the prison, a long narrow hut alon the earth.—Go or Send for July.

July 22, 1914. 


EDITORIAL 


The Home Rule bill has not yet received the 

Royal assent. The Amending bill was introduced 

into the House of Lords, and has reached the 

committee stage. The Lords favor amendment 

to take Ulster as a whole, and not by counties in 

voting for exclusion from Home Rule, and also to 

"remove the six year limit from the bill. In the 

meantime Mr. Redmond has endorsed the Irish 

National Volunteers, and appeals to American 

Irish societies for money, writing to 'M. J. Ryan, 

of Philadelphia, one of the leading nominees ai 

the Pennsylvania Democratic Primaries for Governor 

last spring. 

THE PSALMS—THEIR MEANING. 

After our Savior had risen from the dead on 

the first day of the week, he appeared in the 

evening to the company of his disciples, gathered 

In Jerusalem. As they were filled with astonishment, 

he showed them his pierced hands and 

feet, Luke gives us his words: "And he said 

unto them, These are the words which I spake 

unto you, while I was yet with you, that all 

things must be fulfilled which were written in the 

law cf Moses, and in the prophets, and in the 

Psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their 

understanding that they might understand the 

Scriptures" (24:44,45). Turn then to the Psalm 

of the Cross, the 22nd, and in the 16th verse, 

we read: "They pierced my hands and my feet." 

When the day of Pentecost was fully come, and 

the Holy Spirit was given, Peter preached to 

the multitude of Christ: "For David speaketh concerning 

him: I foresaw the Lord always before 

my face, for he is at my right hand, that I 

should not be moved- Therefore did my heart 

rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also 

my flesh shall rest in hope, because thou wilt not 

leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer 

thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast 

made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt 

make me full of joy with thy countenance." Such 

large use did the apostle make of the 16th 

Psalm on that memorable day. 

The converted Saul of Tarsus spoke in the 

synagogue at Antioch in Pisidia these words: 

"We declare unto you glad tidings, how that the 

promise which was made unto the fathers, God 

liath fulfllled the same unto us, their children, 

m that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is 

written in the second Psalm, Thou art my Son, 

'llis day I have begotten thee. And as concerni"g 

that he' raised him up from the dead, now no 

"'ore to return to corruption, he said on this 

Wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. 

Wherefore he saith also in another Psalm, Thou 

Shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption," 

Read In the light of the New Testament exposition 

of them, how glorious the Psalms appear 

I" their setting forth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Of 

^W, the exposition of the Psalm in the Sabbath 

morning service has had a place in our Church. 

To this we may trace in part the abiding love 

of our people for the Psalms. They see somewhat 

of their fulness. They may then sing them in a 

sense of their eminent fitness to New Testament 

Ofship,. They crave no more, for in them is 

''lohness unsurpassed, and unparalleled beauty. 

* very mind of Christ Jesus on the cross is 

^*t forth in one of them. His cry to the Father 

"e Its opening words, and it closes with the 

ôice Of triumph, "jt is finished." 

MR. CARNEGIE'S JVIONEY. 

Two fruits appear of the large means possessed 

by Mr. Carnegie, fruits of an opposite 

character—discord and peace. When he had 

gained his great wealth, and planned his endowment 

and pension system for the colleges, 

many colleges had been long in existence 

which were founded by Christian 

men, allied to Christian denominations, and 

supported by them. A condition was made 

that this denominational connection be sundered. 

This introduced into church circles 

controversy, ahenation and even lawsuits. A 

notable case of late was that of Vanderbilt 

University in Tennessee. The authority of 

the Methodist Church has been ignored, and 

the Trustees have gained in the issue between 

them and the parent church. The late 

General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal 

Church, South, in session at Oklahoma 

City, adopted a report, by a vote of 176 

to 114, which virtually renounces all denominational 

interest in the Vanderbilt University, 

on account of the decision of the Tennessee 

court. It voted to turn the school 

back to the Annual Conference, which fifteen 

years ago ceded it to the National Conference. 

Lafayette has its troubles over the 

Carnegie money, as so have other Presbyterian 

institutions. 

Now for the peace side, even for the cler 

gy- 

The Palace of Peace at the Hague for the 

Nations was built by Mr. Carnegie's money. 

The income of the Carnegie Peace Fund was 

largely used of late to advocate the British 

side of the Canal Tolls question, but the repeal 

cai ried in the Senate not on this basis 

of right, but of expediency, thus not reaching 

the true foundation of peace. 

Again JVlr. Carnegie has opened his coffers, 

and has founded a Church Peace Union, 

with the Secretary in this city. The income 

of two millions is at hand. This summer 

there are two over-the-sea meetings, one 

Protestant and one Catholic, held on the 

Continent under the auspices of this Church 

Peace Union. The unifier for the Protestants 

is Mr. Carnegie. This wil! be in effect 

for non-Catholics, while the head of the other 

body is necessarily the Pope. The Federation 

of Churches has appointed its Secretary 

to attend the Protestant meeting at 

Constance, and so it goes. We call attention 

to the words of the Pari of Shaftesbury in 

his letter to Rev. Dr. James McCosh, quoted 

in our issue of July 8, as to the harmony of 

nations and within the Nations as essentially 

connected with Christ. Consider the 

words of the Apostle Paul on Mars Hill: 

"God . . hath made of one blood all nations of 

men for to dwell on the face of the earth." 

The same Apostle also wrote: "Ye . . 

have put on the new man, which is renewed 

in knowledge after the image of him that 

created him; where there is neither Greek 

nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision; 

barbarian, Scythian bond nor free; but 

Christ is all, and in all." (Colossians 3:9-11.) 

The retiring Moderator of the United Presbyterian 

General Assembly, Rev. Dr. R. M. 

Russell, spoke strongly on the peace project 

that leaves out Christ, the Prince of Peace. 

In view of Mr. Carnegie's past attitude to 

the Church of Christ, the term Carnegie 

Church Peace Union seems a little strange, 

but here is a later announcement of July 13: 

"An exchange of pastorates on an extensive 

scale between ministers here and peace 

advocates in the pulpits of England, Germany 

and some other European countries, 

is planned by the Carnegie Church Peace 

Union. The plan will be one of the subjects 

discussed at the World's Church Peace Conference 

at Constance, Switzerland, beginning 

Sunday, August 2. The carrying out of 

such a plan. Dr. Frederick Lynch, secretary 

of the Carnegie Union, announced yesterday, 

will probably begin this fall, as the project 

is one of the main reasons for organizing 

the union. 

"It is hoped to have men like Monsignor 

Giesswein, if Germany, prominent Catholics 

in the peace movement in Europe, 

come here," said Dr. Lynch yesterday. "We 

also want Dr. Siegmund-Schultz, the Kaiser's 

pastor at Potsdam; Dr. Dryander and 

Prof. Harnack." 

When the plan of this Union was firstgiven 

out, one of our city papers said: 

"Mr. Carnegie's latest benefaction is an 

appropriation of $2,000,000, in trust, the income 

from which is to be used for the instruction 

of clergymen in the United States 

in the ways of peace. Was there ever a 

more cruel satire or a more brutal sarcasm 

than the grateful acceptance of this donation 

by various ministers of the gospel of 

the Prince of Peace In times of great popular 

agitation, especially when moral or humanitarian 

issues are involved, the pulpit 

is likely to be belligerent. Wars do not string 

from the spirit of conquest or from commercial 

greed alone. Very few of them have 

lacked the sanction, even the incitement, of 

the clergy, as in Ulster. Mr. Carnegie's devotion 

to peace is greatly to his credit, but 

is there not little craft, not to say guile 

in this spectacular attempt by a man, himself 

an unbeliever, to pacify the pulpit" 

Stephen Girard provided not only the 

foundation for Girard College, but gave so 

largely that all its needs were provided for, 

and its enlargement as well. Mr. Carnegie 

has been often criticised as providing monuments 

to himself in towns and cities to be 

maintained at public expense, with increasing 

taxation. How changed would his view 

be if he had Christ as his centre! Of him it 

is written, "His name shall endure for ever: 

his name shall be continued as long as the 

sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations 

shall call him blessed." In many a 

church at communion seasons have these 

words been sung-in Scotland, so dear to Mr, 

Carnegie, his native land.

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Mr. C .C. White, of Steubenville, Ohio, writes 

under date of July 4, that he was at the late 

Ohio Christian Endeavor Convention there, and 

was a local reporter. Rev. John W. Day of 

Columbus, was president, and Daniel Poling the 

general secretary. Mr. White submitted the following 

resolution: 

"Resolved, That we believe in the moral responsibility 

and accountability of the State, and 

we, as Christian Endeavorers, do hereby endorse 

the efforts for a Christian amendment to the National 

Constitution which w.ll declare tbat God 

is the source of all legitimate power; that He 

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Son, thei Mediator, to Headship over Nations, and 

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National as in all other things. We therefore 

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Nations to legislate in conformity with the written, 

inspired word. 

"That we will pray and labor for the peace 

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GOOD READING. 

Prof. Wm. M. Sloane, of Columbia University, 

wrote to the Century Co. at one 

time and said: "I believe the Covenanters to 

be a very intelligent body, serious in mind, 

strong in purpose, and true to their convictions. 

Proportionately, I THINK THEY 

ARE GREATER READERS OF GOOD 

BOOKS THAN MOST OTHERS." And naturally 

we Covenanters agree with him. For 

that reason the Christian Nation has been 

most careful in the selection of publishers' 

business for its advertising columns. We 

seek only the best. This week we have on 

our front cover a notice of Scribner's Magazine 

for August. We can heartily recommend 

this publication as containing only the 

best literature. Buy the August issue coming 

out this week and slip it in your suit 

case when going on your vacation, or take it 

home. It will prove a recreation for your 

brain, full of interest and highly educational. 

Seeking, as you do, a permanent supply 

of literature, your name should be on their 

yearly subscription list. 

VACATION DAYS. 

Vacation days should be spent in building 

up the body, and changing the surroundings 

so as to give the brain a rest from business. 

Any change will give the brain a chance, but 

the body itself needs good nourishment in 

the way of food, comfortable surroundings, 

and cool rooms at night in which to sleep, 

Two years ago we spent a few weeks at the 

Fountain Hotel, Ocean Grove, N. J., and 

found ourselves so completely satisfied in all 

these particulars that we have not ceased 

to speak of it yet. It is called the coolest 

house on the Eastern Coast, and for comfortable 

rooms and good eating—well, just 

try it. 

ORGANIZING AT WLNNIPEG, CANADA. 

We expect a congregation to be organized here 

in August. As the present place of meeting is 

altogether unsuitable for mission work, we are 

trying to raise funds in order to erect a house 

of worship of our own. 

Rev. D. B. Elsey has been with us for the past 

four Sabbaths, and will remain until the 1st 

of August, at which date he expects to leave 

in order to take up the work at Content. He is 

giving us good preaching and is doing a splendid 

work looking up and visiting ex-Covenanters. The 

members and friends of the mission are delighted 

at the prospect of having constant preaching this 

year. We desire to express our appreciation ot 

the kind and generous way in which the mission 

has been treated, by the Mission Conference, 

the Central Board, and the Pacific Coast. Presbytery. 

On the THE firstinstant FORWARD we MOVEMENT. 

held our first picnic. 

The weather By the was Rev. all J. that C. McFeeters, could be desired, D.D. the 

members The Forward turned Movement; out in full what force, does and it a mean most 

enjoyable to the Covenanter time was Church spent. We know thatit is 

the battle-cry of the day, the shout of myriad 

voices, an outburst of enthusiasm in Christ's service, 

reverberating around the world. May it be 

that we are merely catching the fever Possibly 

our little ship is simply feeling the rocking of 

the popular waves. But even that is most desirable, 

if the waves are stirred by the Holy 

Spirit. 

The Forward Movement programme, sent out 

by authority of Synod, indicates the spirit and 

purpose of our church. ' This is a programme 

of prayer. Prayer, personal consecration, taking 

hold on the covenant, close dealings with God 

abiding in Christ's presence, viewing life as he 

views it, catching inspiration from his plan of 

work; this is recommended as the beginning of 

the Forward Mpvement in the Covenanter 

Church. Surely a prayer programme has a rightful 

place at the beginning of any forward movement. 

The desire for a forward movement indicates a- 

consciousness of power not yet in use. 

The Covenanter Church has forged ahead of 

most churches in .proportionate support of jni.- 

sions. But such a comparison is not wise; the 

credit is a snare; the sweetness sickens. Better 

compare what we have done, with what we could 

have done, had we wrought according to our 

means. As God views us he may see the bulk 

of service left undone. How few are up, and at 

God's work with all their might! How few bring 

their powers to bear on Christ's Kingdom as 

they do upon the world! How few avail themselves 

of their privileges in Christ, that they 

may grow strong in faith, and do exploits! The 

prayer programme is to awaken the church, and 

call her reserve forces into action. Many are 

still hibernating; the torpor of a long winter 

sleep is upon them. The Lord now calls them, 

saying, "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come 

away; for, lo, the winter is past." Will we not, 

every one, for the !Lord's sake, arise, and enter 

his service with all we possess But one will 

say, "I have only two mites." Bring your mites, 

and mak© the silver and gold blush. Another 

says, "I have no wisdom." Then bring on your 

foolishness; God needs it to confound the wise. 

Another, "I am nothing." Come with your nothing; 

God needs even that to overthrow things 

that are. Personal consecration is the one thing 

needful. Give yourself to the Lord, and he will 

see that you become useful to the greatest possible 

degree. Your abilites will grow beyond the 

most sanguine expectation. 

The intention of Synod in the Forward Movement 

is to occupy unconquered territory with all 

possible speed. 

The Covenanter Church has an immense mission 

work on hand. The Southern, Indian and 

Jewish Missions at home, and her Missions in 

Turkey and €hina, make fearful demands on her 

strength and means. In our foreign fields we 

have only crossed the borders. We have hardly 

gotten beyond Jericho; the interior, with its millions, 

is almost solidly a region of darkness and 

death. To cover with the light of the Lord the 

land for which we are accountable, and fillthose 

homes with joy, and everlasting life, and Psalms 

of praise, in reasonable time, Covenanters must 

arise in unity, and throw the very last ounce of 

their strength into the work. Let Achan be 

eliminated, »the man who appropriates the gold 

and the garments, and let all the people go forward, 

and Ai will soon be taken, and the cities 

of the plains, and the fortresses of the mountains; 

Satan and his forces will be driven from 

the field, and the people, redeemed through, 

the blood of Christ, will join themselves; 

to the Lord in an everlasting Covenant, while, 

the hills echo their glad response of loyalty i^' 

Jesus Cnrist, their glorious King. 

At the present rate ot progress, and degree o. 

devotedness, our grandchildren will be grey, and 

the third generation in the mission fields will 

be laid in their graves, while we have reached 

merely our thousands, and the millions have perished. 

Who is satisfied with present efforts Review 

makes the heart sick. Our annual reports 

beget ennui. How long shall it be thus Whe" 

shall we see thousands born in a day, three

July 22, 1914. 

A FAMILY PAPER, 

thousand brought to Jesus by a sermon, vast 

multitudes swayed with a wind blown by the 

Holy Spirit "Awake, awake, put on strength, O 

arm of the Lord, awake, as in the ancient days, 

in the generations of old." Prayer reaching the 

point of agony for perishing souls, and service 

that reaches the point of sacrifice for Jesus, 

ifill surely result in glory to God and salvation 

of men, that will dazzle the world. 

The Forward Movement claims the attention 

of everyone in the Covenanter Church. Men, 

women and children, will we not all fall into 

line Let us come up to the help of the Lord, 

to the help of the Lord against the mighty, with 

all our might. Let us allow the Holy Spirit to 

clothe himself with us, thereby making the weak 

to become as the house of David. How the Goliaths 

then shall fall, and the army of God 

shout for victory! Will we not arise, and go 

forward, with a passion for Jesus and his service 

God grant it. Then will our next Synodic 

report fillus with amazement and praise. 

A FORWARD MOVEMENT IN THE COVEN 

ANTER CHURCH. 

By Rev. J. M. Coleman. 

NO. 2. 

at Winona and some thought that the source was 

We need increased dependence on prayer. This 

somewhere on the grounds. If the forward 

is our connection with divine power. Given the 

movement is to have a place in your congregation 

it will not come from some order of session, 

dimensions of the prayer connection and we can 

figure with certainty on the power that is in 

or decision in congregational meeting. It will 

the life. Close the connection and there is no 

power. 

It there is to be a forward movement to win 

the world for Christ, it will finally depend on 

the enlargement of this connection. Reform may 

be accomplished hy human agencies, but reforms 

are transient and imperfect. Creation, or 

re-creation, is a divine factor in the forward 

movement in which we are enlisted. Reformers 

are often not men of prayer; transformers 

are never otherwise. 

Not many Christians have tested out what God 

could do with a man who opened wide the prayer 

connection with him. Still fewer congregations 

have tested his promises. We are waiting for 

some congregation in the Covenanter Church to 

make the experiment that we may learn what 

God can do with a company where every member 

has turned on the prayer energy. How many 

in the congregation has one person for whom 

they pray daily that he mgly 'be brought to 

Christ What share does a man have in the 

Lord's work who does not have one man he seeks 

to save How many in the congregation have 

five such How many have ten Is a man 

really interested who does not have five, or 

ten He may have life, but ho surely does not 

have it abundantly. This means definite prayer 

for definite ends. General prayers can have no 

more than general answers, if they have any at 

S'll We need to be quite as specific when we 

SO to God as when we go to the grocery. No 

Srocer could fill an order on the kind of petitions 

contained in a general prayer. The hun- 

Sry man knows what he wants and asks for it; 

enter into conversation with Mim and ask for The experience behind men explains much of 

the earnest man knows what he wants from explanations. We feel it was not at all unnatural 

that Ananias should be reluctant to go remembered; he refers to it again and again. He 

their work. Paul's conversion was always to be 

God and asks for it. If there is no hunger 

ctPne gets nothing from either the grocery, or to Saul of Tarsus, even when the latter's conversion 

had been made known to him. Ananias (1) His life had been really laid hold of by 

was a vessel of the Lord's selection. 

God. General prayers are always in the third 

person, plural. Often this is also definite, more knew him to be one who had done and had prepared 

to do much evil to the Saints. The Lord to us! On the way to Damascus God arrested 

Christ. What a wonderful description is given 

frequently it is not. Confession of sin in the 

P'ural is not likely to get much attention. Men 

him and pressed him into His Own service. 

0 not have to answer much for sins in the 

Piral. Each one does have to answer for sins 

^ the singular. That is the form that confession 

must take if it is to have effect. When 

^ had his sin driven home on his conseience 

so that he made the confession which 

Piit him right with God, he did not say "We 

*ê sinned." No man gets back tc God in an 

omnibus prayer of that kind. "I have sinned" is 

the form it must take and often the specific 

sin must come in as it did in David's case. There 

is no use trifling with God, assuming that we 

are makng confession in general terms. We 

are not brought up in any court, earthly or heavenly, 

on general charges. Every indictment must 

be specific. This very common fact in law should 

make our prayers take a new form. "I have 

taken thy tithe. Father, and I will make restitution." 

That is a specific confession that the 

sinner can understand and God can understand. 

"I have led others astray by using my liberty 

to attend the theater." That is specific. "I 

have dishonored thee by using hymns in praise." 

Our prayers will have some meaning to God and 

to men when they get down to facts. "I have 

been unkind and unforgiving in dealing with 

Mr. Byron." This is the kind of confession that 

we need. 

The forward movement does not start, or get 

its vitality, from Synod, or Presbytery, or congregation. 

It starts and gets qualities of endurance 

in the individual soul. It is well to make 

no mistake about that. That is where the present 

movement started. It overflowed somewhat 

start when you get your personal prayer 

connection with God and then get the 

lines up for someone else. You cannot load the 

burden on the pastor, or the session, or the financial 

board. It is an every-member-movement if 

it is to move the church and the world. 

To start it you do not need an organization 

with a president and secretary and committees. 

It needs no advertising. It means getting your 

personal connection with God and getting power. 

If you get life more abundantly, others will find 

it out and will want it too. This article is 

written with the prayer that each reader will 

feel it a call to start a forward movement at 

once with himself and God as partners. That 

will be your forward movement. 

"HIS CHOSEN VESSELS." 

Sermon-Notes by Rev. J. A. Lyoiis, B.A., CuUybackey, 

Ireland. 

Acts 9.15: "He is a chosen vessel unto Me." 

When the Lord wants a man He knows where 

to find him. Little information is given about 

Ananias: we have the fullest account from Paul's 

own lips, " a devout man according to the law, 

well reported of by all the Jews." But we may 

take it for granted that he was a man of some 

standing, perhaps the leading man, in the little 

community of Christians at Damascus. When he 

is introduced to us here in the narrative, we see 

he has sufficient knowledge of the Divine methods 

to interpret the vision given to him as bringing 

a real message from Christ. And he is in such 

intimate relationship with his Lord that he can 

does not reprove him for want of faith or disobedience; 

He overrules his objection, and makes 

clear the urgency of the commission, "Go thy 

way; for he is a chosen vessel unto Me." 

After trying to understand the interview between 

the Master and His servant, we are convinced 

that Ananias was a fine type of Christian. 

The man that Christ chose to go to deal 

with a newly awakened soul is no ordinary man. 

The task to be performed is a delicate one. This 

great persecutor had been humbled in the dust by 

the Hand of God; he had now to be tenderly 

spoken to, instructed more fully, and baptized into 

the Christian faith. And Ananias was the one 

taken and sent to the street which is called 

Straight, to the house of Judas, to the side of 

Saul. What a splendid recognition of the man's 

character, to be thus used to bring "The great 

Apostle of the Gentiles" home to God! "He is 

a chosen vessel unto Me." 

I. Our Master wants servants for His work. 

"A • vessel unto Me." 

The word vessel, has the two meanings, (a) 

A utensil, to contain something. In this use we 

find it in Rom. 9.22, and 23; and (b) an instrument, 

that by which anything is done. In this 

second sense, the word is used here, of God's 

servant. 

(1) Look at the exercise of His authority 

amongst us. As the potter has power over the 

clay to make one vessel for honor and another 

for dishonor; so Christ uses one to advance His 

Glory that we would have passed by, and he 

leaves in obscurity the one we would have highly 

promoted. It is a mysterious work; but He does 

it, as Head over all things for His Church. 

Let us be prepared, then, to find Christ doing 

what we may foolishly think to be an injustice 

to some of His followers: He may take a Saul 

from the ranks of the enemy and give him work 

to do that one of the Twelve has not been asked 

to do. 

Let us also remember that marvellous as His 

love is to us all, some may appear to be treated 

with surpassing graciousness; they are plucked 

as brands from the burning. So Paul could say 

with special emphasis, "By the Grace of God I 

am what I am." 

(2) See the man who is wanted. 

The work of the Apostles must be extended. At 

this time in the history of Christ's Kingdom, 

(about A. D. 35) the Gospel was to be carried 

from Palestine to Asia Minor, to Europe, to the 

Gentile nations under the great Roman Empire. 

One peculiarly fitted for such work is needed; 

Saul of Tarsus is the man. His education in the 

Schools of the Doctors, his intellectual ability, 

his versatility, his great courage, his zeal, mark 

him out. Such a one for Jesus! 

And it does not matter what the past life 

has been; that can all be changed through "the 

precious blood." 

Yea, even tho' he has a bad reputation among 

those to whom he is sent. Christ will try him 

to prove him, and make his success manifest 

unto all. 

II. X'Lb Master's eervants are seledted by 

Himself. "A chosen vessel unto Me." 

It is a Hebrew form of expression, we findhere. 

"Chosen vessel" is a vessel of selection or 

choice. We can compare the expressions, "a 

vessel wherein is no pleasure," Jer. 22, 28; 48, 38; 

Hosea 8, 8, and "a broken vessel," Ps. 31, 12. 

His life which to himself seemed so complete, 

so consistent with the Jewish requirements, 

so righteous, fell to pieces at the 

Brightness of that Light. God met him to take 

him for Himself; and His first act was to break 

the old life into fragments at His feet. 

And when broken, He bruised it. Saul is 

made blind for three days; he is led into the city;

THE CHRISTIAN NATtON. 

Vol. fil. 

he is taken to the house of Judas. How different 

all this from what had been anticipated by him! 

But God was merciful in it all; He might in 

wrath, have consumed the persecutor. 

And further, when broken and bruised, he is 

brought forth by the hand of Ananias as an instrument 

ready for service. Now he knew his life 

was not his own; he had been chosen to bear 

Christ's name among the Gentiles. He had been 

"apprehended by Christ," "neces.jity was laid" 

upon him to preach the Gospel, 

"The proudest heart that ever beat 

"Hath been subdued in me; 

"The wildest will that ever rose 

"To scorn Thy cause and aid Thy foes, 

"Is quell'd, my God, by Thee." 

(2) All was traced back to God's gracious purpose 

for him. "But when it pleased God, who 

separated me from my mother's womb, and ca'iled 

me by His Grace, to reveal His Son in me "• *; 

immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood." 

In later years the Apostle always looked back 

with deep gratitude to the merciful providences of 

his birth, his early training, his calling, and preparation 

for service. 

Yes, he was led by the Spirit to speak of 

foreordination, "bein g predestinated according 

to the purpose of Him who worketh all things after 

the counsel of His own will." And of these 

hidden mysteries he reverently thought (and 

wrote), "to the praise of the glory of His Grace.'' 

Christ is still the same Almighty Worker; and 

His method of securing servants is the same. 

Many have had experiences like Paul: e. g., Luther 

in 1511; Bunyan in 1650; Spurgeon in 1850. 

And a look like "broken earthenware" provides 

us with many cases from different circumstances. 

And besides, there are many we Imov/ of today, 

and can think over, and praise God for! Some 

of ourselves among the number too! 

But if all have not such wonderful experiences, 

and if many come into the Kingdom gently, drawn 

by sweet influences of Grace, and upheld by the 

greatly here. She proved herself invaluable to 

us last fall when we came nere to take up the 

work in a new place. I have employed another 

woman to take her place for the time being, but 

she is not so good a woman as the one who has 

gone. 

Our communion was held the third Sabbath of 

May. Forty-two sat down at the Lord's table. The 

number was smaller this time on account of 

the unsettled condition of things here and also 

because the services were not as well announced 

as I would like to have had it but it was the 

best we could do under the circumstances. There 

was an increase of four, two by baptism, one by 

certificate and one was restored who had been 

under suspension for a number of years. We 

could not hold any evening meetings as people 

could not come out at night and the daylight 

meetings were not as well attended on Friday 

and Saturday on account of heavy rain storms 

that came up both days just at church time. 

The schools are going along in the usual way. 

The boys do not attend as well as the girls. 

The parents are so foolish. They keep them out 

on almost any pretext whatever, to worship 

graves or herd a cow or a fiock of geese or most 

anything else. The girls attend better, but even 

they get a little unruly sometimes and have to 

be lectured. 

We have had a few warm days so far, but no 

extremely warm weather. That is not far away 

though. These last two or three days have been 

very pleasant. I would like it to keep up this 

way a little longer. 

The last I heard from Tak Hing they were all 

in their usual health. I have not seen aiyone 

from there since the firstof May. 

I have been having a lot of nice peaches off 

held for the lepers to date, there has not yet 

been an absence from the sacrament. This is 

not remarkable when one remembers that th 

communions are held where boats all are, and 

yet if they were careless about the matter, absence 

would be just about as easy for them as 

for any of the rest of us. A little weary when I 

came to explain the words of institution for the 

lepers, I conducted this service by questions, and 

the promptness and correctness of the answers 

were a pleasure and an inspiration, although they 

have only seen this service three times. 

One more reason for encouragement. The 

young lady who is conducting the girls' school in 

Do Sing was over-urged by her neighbors to start 

a night school for them also. As she was not 

very strong, we have urged her to give this work 

up, and she has. Later she called one of our 

other Christian girls to carry on this night 

school, and this second girl gets double the salary 

of our teacher and has shorter hours. Whether 

she passed by his opportunity for herself because 

she already had made her agreement with 

us, or whether she felt that the girls' school was 

her duty, or whether by private arrangement hetween 

the two their salaries are somewhat equalized, 

I do not know, but at any rate I think the 

lady deserves some credit for staying with our 

school. 

Others will be writing about the communions 

at Lo Ting, Tak Hing and Tung On, where four, 

ten, and three members respectively were received. 

My reasons for writing more fully of the 

Do Sing communion are that I am the only 

foreigner present on these occasions, so there is 

no one to do it better. 

Our mission has greatly enjoyed the privilege 

of a visit from Miss Emma Dean Anderson of 

our own tree the last week or two. They are India. (Most of you know her through her letters 

all done now, I am sorry to say. 

in her church papers. Her letters are powerful, 

I suppose Synod is over by this time. We will but her bodily presence is more so. On Sabbath 

not get our news from there till about the first evening she gave an account of her work that 

of July. It seems like a good while to wait. was both interesting and full of suggestions for 

Spirit of Love, yet we all know that our wills 

Yours in His work, 

our work here. We hope that many of you will 

are not our own, and we must willingly yield to 

E. C. MITCHELL. have the opportunity to hear her during her furlough 

in America. Miss Anderson has suggested, 

Christ In the day of His power. 

"A broken spirit is to God 

OUR MiISSION IN CHINA. 

not as a luxury, nor even as a matter of comfort, 

A pleasing sacrifice; 

Tak Hing, S. China, May 30, 1914. but of economy in breakdowns, furloughs, and vacations, 

that we ought to install electric fans in 

A broken and a contrite heart. 

Dear Friends: 

Lord, thou wilt not' despise." 

As I cannot find any excuse for delaying this the mission. At first this seemed like one of 

Let us now be responsive to the Master's call, 

letter longer, I will do it now. It is raining, so the things we ought to get along without, since 

and never forget that true greatness lies in allowing 

ourselves to be used by Him. 

that it is too wet to do anything else, and it is 

we always have, but when we remember that 

we use a very inferior grade of sleep from 'May 

not too hot to write, but you may not be able 

OUR MISSION IN CHINA. 

1st to November 1st, and spend a good deal of 

to detect any signs of moisture in the letter. this time trying to conceal from ourselves and 

Lo Ting, Via Canton, So. China, June 3, 1914. 

The month has been pretty much taken up others the fact that we are not doing anything, 

It has been some time since any news went 

with our spring communions, of which there have we are beginning to think that perhaps Miss Anderson 

is right. 

from this station to The Nation, so I will try and 

jot down an item or two that may be of interest been five. The communions at Do Sing were 

We are having the Tak Hing chapel repainted, 

to the people at home. 

held the first Sabbath of May. This is the first 

and the brethren will furnish some scriptural 

We have had rather an unsatisfactory spring communion since the opening of the boys' and mottoes to adorn the walls. It promises to look 

in some respects. There have .been rumors of girls' schools there, and it was encouraging to very fine when it is finished. 

revolutions and once or twice the real thing almost, 

so that the people have been in a state of months after the opening of the schools. One tors at home, and how they all but dropped 

gather the firstfruits into the church just three We read so often of surprise parties on pas 

anxiety all the time. One attack was made on of the school boys and one other were received dead when their congregation handed them a 

the official residence about the last of April as members at tê chapel. 

well filledpurse, or a horse blanket, or a leatherseated 

rocking chair, or a lemon, or some other 

which succeeded only in liberating the prisoners It may not be common for pastors at home to 

but nothing more. The shopkeepers were in conduct two communions synchronically, but useful article, that we almost turn green with 

terror for some time after, for fear their shops with a reasonable amount of assistance it may jaundice or nausea or some other feeling. But 

would be looted. All this fear and anxiety among be done here. The preparation services for the I am going to get it back on them when I tell 

the people make it rather hard for us to do our communions began Thursday night, and three services 

were held in the chapel each day. In the anter Church is building for ME. It may not 

them what a fine large house the whole Coven 

work. Things are quieter now though, than they 

have been for two months, so that we are beginning 

to get back into our accustomed order of Life to the lepers as nature would allow. One take almost as long to build it, so it must be 

intervals we gave just as much of the Bread-of he quite as fine as Solomon's temple, hut it will 

things. 

of our services had to- he brought to an abrupt nearly so. Of course I will have to give it up 

Our Bihle woman, Leung I Sham, died the close on account of our canopy leaking, for all when I leave the work here, but then you may 

first of May. She had not been well for a long these services are held in the open air. The have to do that with your horse-blanket. 'Who 

while, but she had been failing more rapidly next two days, however, were as fine as one often knows I do not expect to want a house like 

.lince the end of January and had not been able sees. Pour lepers received baptism, making sixteen 

leper members in all, and all were present 

this when the work is all done here anyway. 

to do any work since the firstof March. She was 

Sincerely, 

a good woman and was faithful. She is missed at the Lord's supper. In the three communions 

RAYMOND TAGGART,

July 22, 1914. 



1 esson VI August 9, 1914. 

THE BARREiN FIG TREE AND THE DEFILED 

TEMP'LE. 


Golden Text.—By their fruits ye shall know 

them. Matthew 7:20. 


rfime—First part of the Passion Week, A. D. 30. 


Exposition.—The golden text is one of the interesting 

verses of the Bible, for it is very plain 

and we are applying it every day of our lives. 

You drive along the road and see the peaches 

and apples on the trees and say, "Look at the 

peaches and apples. That is a fine orchard." It 

'is the fruit that has attracted your attention. In 

the winter most persons would go by an orchard 

without thinking what kind of trees were in it. 

You walk along the path in the woods and 

speak of the violets and the blood root flowers 

and others that are bright colored and you never 

speak of a dozen other plants that you pass which 

have no blossoms that' you can see. It is the 

blossom and the fruit that attract your attention. 

Is it not that way with the people we see You 

sit in the railroad station and watch the persons 

who pass byj One face will be marked with 

drmk and impurity and all kinds of sin. Another 

will be swearing at everything that does not go 

well Another will have a furtive glance as 

though fearful of being discovered. Perhaps 

there will be a woman with fine clothes and 

looking about with a proud air as though the 

whole world were doing nothing else than admiring 

her beauty. Perhaps another woman wili 

be there with little children about her and always 

attentive to the little ones, not sparing 

herself but doing everything she can to make 

them comfortable. Perhaps you will see another 

whose kindly face attracts your attention. He 

looks about with interest upon all that he sees. 

If he is spoken to, he returns the greeting with 

a smile. Everyone seems to brighten up after 

looking into his face. 

Then you might see other things. You look 

at one person and say that he is a doctor. An 

other you will say, is a minister. Another is a 

business man. Their lives show in their faces, 

in the cut of their clothes, in their actions and 

in their bearing. Those things are the fruits of 

their lives. Perhaps those things are more like 

the blossoms on the plants and the things that 

they say and do are like the fruit. By these you 

know them. 

The firstverse of the lesson says that Christ 

was hungry. I am glad that we are told that 

he was hungry. That makes him more like us| 

None of our wants return mure often than hunger. 

We breathe all the time, but we do that unconsciously. 

When a hungry person sits down 

to a good meal he is perfectly conscious of the 

pleasure. 

We have Christ described so many times in 

connection with eatng. It brings us closer to 

him to think that he was hungry when the meal 

was late. But does it not make us think of 

other things that are far more important than 

eating bread and meat He said "Blessed are 

they that hunger and thirst after righteousness 

V they shall be filled." Christ sat by the 

well while his disciples went to the town to 

buy food. While they were gone he fed the woman 

with the bread and water of life. He must 

have eaten along with her, for when they came 

back expecting him to be hungry with the long 

wait, he said that he had food to eat that they 

knew not of. There is another kind of hunger 

that is stronger than that for food and the satisfying 

of it gives greater pleasure than eating 

bread, 

Christ was always hungry for souls. He longed 

for men and women to come to him and be saved. 

hunger fin'shed and kind longing. for right persons road but His that mendation the The the which who bread appearance never are to of soul with fig be presence for who food. are above Have had of feel tree called was God Do the not live life the no He bread you satisfied which but right well of peace Christians fruit, close Do Master spent they and hungering you was nigh might that till enough their his meat are after fo.r you covered or life starving comes represent your hearts. not souls church to are for your Do satisfying tor life bearing the those with as from you taking They service members, the to for Christian 

Do hungei us things leaves being fruit have com 

that them 

you 

did 

Christ called them hypocrites. How much of 

your Chr.stianity is leaves and not fruit 

Christ cleansing the temple might represent to 

us his cleansing the human heart today. He 

comes to us and thinks to find a stopping place 

in the heart, for he says that we are the temple 

of the living God. In place of that, how otten 

he finds the heart the abode of evil spirits such 

as Pride, Jealousy, Hatred, Envy, Strife, Impurity, 

Anger and many others. 

Sometimes he purifies the temple with the 

scourge of affliction or bereavement, or suffering 

or losses, and we ought to be glad even though 

the cleansing is painful. It pays to be a clean 

temple if Christ is to dwell in our hearts 

Perhaps it might represent Christ cleansing 

his church. Can we say of our own church that 

Christ has created a hungering after righteousness 

by bringing us into spiritual fam ne for 

many years, till we could no longer be satisfied 

with the light bread that we have been eating 

and must have something of the bread of life 

—the bread that came down from heaven You 

remember the verse, "Behold, the days come, 

saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine 

in the land, not a famine of bread nor a thirst 

for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord; 

and they shall wander from sea to sea, and from 

the north even to the east, and they shall run 

to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and 

shall not find it." That is what the Lord says 

shall come to those who neglect him. Has that 

come to us and are we finding the feast room 

now—^the banqueting room where we may be 

filled 

The next lesson is about prayer and the 

answer to it. Christ says for us to have faith in 

God. Could there be any more simple direction 

than that to one who is asking for things from 

God Have faith in God and you can remove 

mountains. That is the simple truth. How many 

of us have come to the mountains in our path 

and they seemed impassable, but when we prayed, 

the way opened up and we saw the pass 

through to the other side and then there was 

no mountain there any longer to block the way. 

The last lesson is that there are some questions 

that do not need to be answered. In fact 

there are many that ought not to be answered. 

If you have a message to another you do not 

want them to be talking about other things and 

asking about the things that happened along the 

way. You want to deliver the message that you 

carry. 

When Christ, your King, sends you with the 

message of life to another, you ought not to let 

anything keep you from delivering that message. 

Often they will ask questions such as this, "What 

day of the week ought we to keep" "How can 

you explain predestination" "Who was Cain's 

wife" "How can God be just and send all the 

heathens to burn in hell for ever" "How can 

God Lesson be VI just and damn infants to August eternal 9, punishment" 


1914. 

Those questions By Anna do Pritchard not need George. to be answered 

except THE BARREN to say that PIG they TREE are AND things THE that belong DEFILED to 

God and that any TEMPLE. answer of yours would not 

settle them at (Temperance all. You have Lesson.) a message which 

proves God to be Mark. a God 11:12-33. of love and of Justice 

and Today so you we can will safely talk about leave a those figtree things that to would Him 

and not bear not fruit worry and about how them Jesus at cleansed all. He the will Temple. settle 

them On the right. table pile up the sand for the Mount of 

Olives. As the Mark messenger the road of the winding King you around do not it need from 

to Bethany stand to cross Jerusalem. examination Here from the road everyone goes you down 

meet. into the It Valley is your of place Kidron, to now tell up them again that to Christ Jerusalem. 

died All for along them and the that road he stand loves these them leafy and 

l:as 

that twigs if in they the will sand accept for trees. Him they With will these be saved. stones 

form the wall of Jerusalem, with the gate left 

open where the road enters the city. Just inside 

the wall on this hill is the beautiful Temple. 

"What is the temple. Buster "God's house." What 

do the Jews in the Temple, Mary "Pray and 

worship God." Just as we do in our church. This 

large white box left open at the cop so we can 

see inside, will mark the outside walls of the 

Temple. Lay off the Temple courts using this 

white cardboard for the marble pillars. This large 

outer court is called the Court pf the Gentiles. 

This is the only place of worship for those who 

are not Jews but who wish to come to church. 

These clothespins are Jesus and his disciples 

walking along the road from Bethany. Jesus is 

hungry, and looking ahead sees a figtree covered 

with leaves. That means there should be fruit, 

for the figs come with the leaves or sometimes 

before them. Jesus goes forward to gather the 

figs, but there are none. The tree is only putting 

forth leaves this year—not bearing fruit. The tree 

makes a big show with its many leaves, making 

folks at a distance think it is covered with good 

fruit. But it is all show, has no good fruit at all. 

Just like the saloon with the strong drink. Does 

the saloon make much show, John "Yes, it has 

pretty lights." And inside it is fixed with beautiful 

mirrors and has attractive music. And the 

men who sell the drink tell you that the fruit of 

strong drink is happiness.and comfort and friends 

and health and many other good things. The 

beautiful saloons and all these fine promises of 

good fruit attract folk just as did the leafy fig 

tree with the promise of good figs. And tobacco 

promises the same kind of good fruit. But are 

any of these promises made for alcohol and tobacco, 

true, Jeanne "No." We know they are false. 

Alcohol and tobacco do no good and much harm. 

Our Golden Text says, "By their fruit ye shall 

know them." And the fruit of strong drink is 

misery and wretchedness on every side. Jesus 

says to the barren fig tree, "No man eat fruit 

of thee for ever." And the next day when Jesus 

and his disciples pass by, they find the tree withered 

away. Whoever lives without bearing good 

fruit for Jesus is as useless as this figtree and 

deserves the curse of Jesus. 

After Jesus curses the figtree, they go on t6 

Jerusalem and enter the Temple. What would 

you expect to see there, Ellis "People praying." 

That is what God's house is for, and all 

should be quiet. But right here in the outer court 

where the Gentiles wish for quiet so they, can 

worship God, are men with doves and cattle for 

sacrifices and people rushing back and forth 

buying and selling. -Use cardboard birds and animals, 

and sticks for the people. Here are small 

round tables covered with money, and men sitting 

beside them who give strangers Jewish money 

in exchange for foreign coins. But they charge 

So much for doing this that the strangers become 

angry. So they are quarreling and arguing. The 

whole place is in an uproar. Can the Gentiles 

learn much of God in this place. Bud, or can 

they pray and worship God in all this confusion 

This is what Jesus finds as he enters the Temple 

—his own house. 

Jesus steps over to this man selling cattle, and 

casts him out of the Temple, and the next man 

too. He overthrows the tables of the money 

changers and drives out the men selling doves. 

Here they are hurrying down the road from the 

Temple, driving their cattle and carrying theii* 

doves and their tables. Jesus thoroughly cleanses 

the Temple of all these wicked men, and will 

not permit anyone to carry even a vessel through 

the Temple. He wishes is kept absolutely tor 

worship and praising God. "Is it not written, 

My house shall be called a house of prayer for all 

the nations but ye have made it a den of robbers." 

(R.V.) 

Is our church the only Temple God has given 

us to keep pure and holy for him, Eleanor What 

is our K verse "Know ye not that your body is 

the temple of the Holy Ghost" Yes, we not 

only have our church to keep free from the 

worid, but our bodies too. What are some of 

the things we must drive out and keep out if 

we wish Jesus to dwell in our hearts, Gladys 

"Bad thoughts." "Tobacco." "Whiskey." Yes, and 

all strong drink, for it is the cause of most other 

ing we evils. this Montclair, can all Will "Bad the keep Jesus N. time, words." our J. want Temple "Will "Selfishness." 

me Jesus clean to think want for this" Keep Jesus. me to think 

Then do

8 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. u. 

YoUn^ PeOole's Tonic "^''''"' *° ^^^ P^^^^^^^ l^nd of free- Psalms—25:9-12; 40:9-12; 86:1- who suffer for Christ must look 

S f '-'F'-dom. 5; 31:13-15; 27:9-12. to Christ. This is the encourage- 

FOR AUGUST 9, 1914. por many centuries the world has 1. Self-denial. Self-denial is ment that we have in the Chris- 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. been serving Satan. God sent His the first mark of the Christian tian life, that we follow the Lord 

Who is Free John 8:31-36. Son. We have cried to Him and trust- Hfe. The firstprinciple Christ sets If we were to follow some other 

Psalms.—18:1-4, No. 32; 31:1-4, No. ed Him and He has brought us to the forth in this verse is self-denial, personage like unto ourselves 

75; 66:1-3, 7, No. 173; 118:1-4, No. green pastures of justification through it involves a test—a test that is we might, lose all hope and sink 

314; 119: Part 7, 1-4, No. 324. his own precious blood. What a con- to be applied to all ranks and in despair. But Jesus Christ is 

Parallels.—Rom. 6:22-23; 1 Cor. 7: solation to know that our sins are classes of men without exception, our Leader. He knows the way 

22-23 -23; 1 Cor. 9:19; Gal. 4:25-26; Gal. washed away in the blood of Christ! j^ j^ intended for every age to for He has traveled the path be 

4-31- 1 Pet 9-if;ifi- Tnm fi-i«. Rnm H- He who has been rescued from ,., . ,, , u * r u j t' uc- 

Vv z.J-o-ib, Kom. b.is, Kom. f • those who would be members of fore us. He does not say, "there 

8:2; Gal. 5:1; Luke 4:18; Rom. 8:21; ,^.^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ the visible church upon earth. As is the way, walk ye in it," but "this' 

Ps. 119:45. 

heen forgiven who have never enter- members of the church, professors is the way; follow me." "If any 

AU men are passionately fond of ed fully into victory over sin. A weal- of the Lord Jesus, we can not be man will come after me." 

freedom. We in America boast that thy contractor, who built the Tombs ^^-^ ^^^^ disciples unless we are Youngstown, Ohio. 

"the star spangled banner in triumph ^^ ^^w York, entered it as a prison- ^. ^^ ^^^^ self-denial for 

, „ . 4.,, , J ^ ..1 , 'ooi^ '"to 

being. The Civil War delivered us ^^^^'^ .^ J ^^J^^^^ ^^ ^^J^ ^ ^^^ ^^^ our own lives and ask the ques- trying it for oneself in order to 

forever from the curse of slavery and ^^ ^.^^ window, or drives another nail tion how much do we deny our- know the joy of returning health 

every man is free as soon as his feet in the structure, until finallythe vie- selves for Christ Not how much as realized by an Illinois young 

touch the shores of our land. tim awakes to findhimself securely in- ^j^ ^^ gj^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^.j^^ 

But there are other forms of slaverv carcerated. The stone wall is high , ^ , ^ .„ , , „ iduy. one writes. 

But there are other forms of slavery 

but what sacrifice do we make 

which wring from men the cries of ^^^ ^^^ ^.^ ^.^^ .^ ^^^^ 2. CrOSS-bearing. The CrOSS ', "^, '""" / '^^f.' ^^ 

anguish, cries as full of agony per- -^^ ^^ powerless to escape. He is stands for all suffering. It means "^^"'^ ^" "^^ ^'^^ ^"'^ '* ^^^^t^'^ 

haps, as those which came from the a prisoner to despair and death. There providential affliction, persecu- y stomach—caused insomnia 

lips of the negro slaves ot the South, is a way to escape, however, through jj^^^ ^^^ righteousness sake, ev- and I was seldom without a head- 

It was Rousseau who said "Man was Christ. He can annul the past. He ^.,:u..^„*• u- u , , , , , 

, , , ^ . ^ . can renew the character. ^^^ t"^'^! ^"'^ tribulation which ache. I had heard about Postum 

born to be free and is everywhere m - ^ „„„„ »„ „„ , -, - ., 

chains" He was sneaking of oolitical ''''^' ^- Tmbull* lays down three may come to us while in the ^^d how beneficial it was, so conchams. 

He was speaking ot political ^^^^^, fl^^j^ ^^^^^ disciple of Christ , , , . ^ ^ . 

conditions, but nis words are just as i. Surrender absolutely and uncon- can count on his cross. We may *° ^^'^ ^ ^'^^ ''' 

true in the moral sphere. Every- ditionally to Christ as Master. ^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^ have the same "^ ^^^ delighted with the 

where men are bound .in chains, 2. Ask God for the gift of the ful- .^. , , ^ ,.„ . , change I ran nnw «lppn wpll and 

TiPîC! nf Christ n« nnr lifp ti^'^'s bccausc WO differ in char- cnange. i can now sleep well ana 

slaves of drunkennesss, lust, sloth, °®^^9"^ i^nrist as our nte. u a u m 

3. Believe, then, that God has done ^^ter and disposition. What would seldom ever have headache. My 

gold and pleasure. You look into the . . . , j, . •„ ^ , ^ u .. , ^ u u ^^ j 

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what we have asked—not will do, but be a cross to one may not be to stomach has gotten strong and i 

faces of many men and you know in- j^^s done it. Faith must be willing to another, therefore the Lord says, can eat without suffering afterstinctively 

that they are not their believe God in entire absence of any j^^ jîm take up "his cross." It wards. I think my whole system 

own masters, but that they are the feeling or evidence. k *u . u , .i u c j •. n . 

Mav Cod make im free ttipt, in '"^y ^^ ^hat we could not bear greatly benefited by Postum.. 

slaves of the evil inclinations of their '"^^ '-'Oa make us tree men m ..,.,, , en , n 

Christ Jesus' another s cross. Too often we are My brother also suffered from 

own corrupt selves. They may wrestle .„•, . , , , „ ...^î-,, . . , ,, , . , , i , 

'Readers are referred to Trumbull's apt to think that we can bear an- stomach trouble while he drank 

frantically and lament bitterly, but splendid little tract, "The Life that other cross better than our own coffee, but now, since using Posthey 

are forced to acknowledge that wins," to be secured from the "Sun- r,,^ „„,. *u t j , u * u c i u u ^4. v, 

, , , o ,, , m- r, „ ^ „, •, "^tit not so, the Lord knows what tum, he feels so much better he 

Lhey are bound wHh chains which day School Times Co.," of Phila., Pa., , ,. , , „„ r 

^ ,, , „,,_ for two cents '^^ Can do. He lays upon us just would not go back to coffee for 

they are powerless to break. The '•"'^ ^^" cenis. j r- > , . ,, 

,, , . ^, . ,,, ,^ . "What we can bear, for He knows anything." 

saddest sight m the world is a man, .^-^ s ir . t-n j- • , . », . r, 

^ . ^^ . > r. A •> , A • r'nWT^r M(>Hnfy In-nin °"'' condition and our circum- Name given by tôstum Co., 

made m the image of God, locked m *• layCl iVlCCLlll}^ L OUlC , ~, . .... 

„ . , . o x - stances. Then again although our Battle Creek, Mich. Read The 

the prison-house of sm, wrapped m FOR ATiriTTQT 1-7 .^ 

,. -, V,V,-* v.- V, V, V, Au^juai iz. cross may seem very heavy yet the Road to Wellville," in pkgs. 

the ropes of evil habit which he has i , . . > f a 

^ .. ,, ,„, Lord has promised to help us. Postum comes in two forms: 

woven for himself. What Discipleship Implies-Luke "Cast thy burden upon the Lord Regular Postum-must be well 

Who then is the free man „.,,, . ,t , ,, 

T XI V. ,, K^^n Hii„p.


IN MEMORIAM. 

Mrs. Eliza Jane (Reid) Allen waa 

N o t e s C h i n a M i s s i o n C a b l e s 

born in Rushville, Ind., Nov. 30, 1829, 

**-*Dr. J. M. Balph called at this 

and died near Morning Sun, la.. May 

office recently. He will return to 

11, 1914. Her husband died in 1857, 

Latakia in September. 

f o r R e l i e f 

leaving her to care for the family, 

***The sermon by the Rev. J. A. 

consisting of four sons and one 

Lyons, B.A., of CuUybackey, Ireland, Sudden Distress Probably the R.es\ilt 

daughter. The following year she 

was secured for us through the kindness 

of Mr. Robert golmes, of Bally 

of Floods. 

united with the Sharon Congregation. 

money. 

Here she continued a consistent and 

Dr. Sommerville Says: "In the absence of particulars, we cannot give the faithful member until death. She was 

"***Mrs. J. C. McFeeters, of Philadelphia, 

Pa., is spending a few weeks 

extent of the need, but we may be sure it is urgent." 

happy when the hour arrived for her 

at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 

to enter into "the rest that remaineth 

to the people of God." R. M. Young, Parnassus, Pa. 

'" 

***The Irish Covenanter for July 

speaks of "An American Tea" held 

need of help, probably the result of floods. At our request the Fifth Avenue 

Bank of New York, cabled to the Associated Bank of Hong Kong, a 

at the Ballyclare Manse on June 24, 

under the auspices of the Women's remittance to J. K. Robb, enough, but not more than enough, to show that 

Missionary Association. Now what is 

we have received the message and would not forget them. And we appeal 

"An American Tea" 

to the friends of our Missions in China to send in contributions to a relief 

***Thomas Maclollan, of Chattanooga, 

-Tenn., accompanied by his hearts prompt, will be acknowledged and passed on to Treasurer Metheny, 

fund as promptly as possible. Small or large offerings, such as generous 

daughter. Miss Maclellan, sailed for 617 W. 43rd street, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Scotland, on Saturday, July 11, at 

noon, via the Anchor Line from New 

York. Friends were there to see 

them start. 

***0n Sabbath evenings, during 

the summer, the Second Church of 

New York holds outdoor evangelistic 

services, preceding the regular 

preaching service. At the outdoor 

meetings nearly all the talking and 

praying are by lay members of the 

congregation. 

Dr. R. IVI. Sommerville, Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Foreign 

Missions, makes the following appeal: 

***During July, August and September, 

the Second Church, Philadelphia, 

Dr. J. C. McFeeters, pastor, ing cablegram from Hong Kong: 'Need of relief fund.' This indicates that 

"On Thursday morning, July 15, 1914, Olive Trees received the follow 

holds Evangelistic services in Logan 

Square every Sabbath evening at 7. 

recent newspaper reports of perilous conditions in South China were not all 

fables, and that missionaries residing in towns on the West River are in 

"In the absence of particulers, we cannot give the extent of the need, 

but we may be sure it is urgent, and Covenanters should remember that 

laborers representing other denominations are their partners in this trouble, 

and we are all brethren." 

Dr. Sommerville's address is 327 W. 56th street, New York, and contributions 

should be sent promptly, and marked for "China Relief Fund." 

The Refonned Presbyterian Charch 

haraiE no publuhins house of it« own, ita 



School Supplies of every description t* 

Cbe presbpterian Boardof 

Witlenpoos publica lion ,rsarofits 

Bide., Philadelphia 

Depositories 



New York 

OPENS JUNE FIFTEENTH 

Rates: $7.00 to $10.00 per week 


September 

Misses Pritchard and White 

congregation are earnestly hoping and wife. I was entertained a few 

their call will be accepted. Dr. Dill days in the commodious home of Mr. DEAFNESS IS MISERY 

writes: "This is an important, field, and Mrs. Charles Moore." 

I know because I 'was Deaf and had 

worthy of cultivation. A bountiful 

***Cullybackey.—The townland ol 

HeadNoisesforoverSO years. My invisible 

anti-septic Ear Drums and Method 

harvest gives cheer to the people in 

Laymore is situated about two miles 

this community." 

from CuUybackey. On the top of one 


***Montclair congregation had a ***The Church has responded of the highest hills there is a hollow 

called the "Round Hole," about 

samethingforhundreds of others. My 

stoppedHeadNoises,and have done the 

picnic on Saturday, July 11, at Dickson's 

Grove, ten miles out from June and July offers to both old and 150 feet across and about the same 

Drums are"UnseeQ Comforts." 

splendidly with acceptances of our 

Montclair. The situation is one of new subscribers. On July 1 there depth. In this beautiful amphitheatre 

Write for boolclet, aod m; sworn Btatement oz 

the most beautiful in the State. were 50 copies of "The Covenanter of Nature's own making the Laymore 

how I recovereditit HeKrinr. 

Boating, swimming and fishing,all Pastor" remaining. I then called in congregation worshipped for many E C Z A. EO. LEONARD M A 

within a few minutes' stroll from the all unsold copies that had been placed 

on consignment and added them enanters of the Cuiiybackey district, Milk Crust, Water FoisoD, Weeping 

years. At this historic place the Cov 

Also called 168 Tetter, Atlantic Salt St. Rhenm, Atlantic, Pruritus, Mass. 

dining pavilion in the heart of the 

grove. About 50 persons were present 

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bole, who number is again reduced to about and other places, met on Sabbath 1 believe eczema can be cured to stay, ^ 

to the stock, but at this date the with many friends from Ballymena 

Skiu, etc. 

had just received their new Ford that two dozen copies out of a total of last, 14th June. Rev. J. A. Lyons, mean just what I say C-U-R-E-D and NOT 

day, rode out in their car. 

500 copies. 

B.A., conducted the service, and merely patched up to return again. Remember, 

***Since Mr. Dill last reported, he preached from . the words: "His I make this statement after handling nearly a 

*'**Rev. J. W. Dill preached in Billings 

in July. On Wednesday, July cessful meeting, in Southern Illinois. 17).—Irish Covenanter for July. yearsof my life to its treatment. I don't care 

has been conducting a series of suc 

Name shall endure for ever'' (Ps. 72, half million cases of eczema and devoting 12 

8th, he moderated a call in Billings Among the places visited were Oakdale 

and Coulterville. The meetings from the Clerk of Synod indicates have told you that you could not be cured, all 

***1914 Minutes of Synod.—Report what all you have used nor how many doctors 

congregation which resulted in the 

election of J. M. Rutherford, licentiate. 

The call was made unani 

as well as in other interesting centers mailing August 1st, 1914. Every fam 


held in the churches in these places, that the Minutes will be ready for I ask is just a chance to prove my claims. If 

mous. Harmony prevails and the in this part of Illinois, are reported ily in the Covenanter Church should TRIAL, of mild, soothing, guaranteed treatment 


to have been very successful. Mr. be the owner and reader of at least 

Dill is now visiting at his daughter's 

home at Monmouth, Illinois. down in history as the most business 

one copy. The 1914 Synod will go 


GET RID OF HUMORS 

dare you to îve me a chance lo prove my 

***Rev. J. W. Dill says: "It was like session ot the body, due mainly 


AND AVOID SICKNESS my privilege to preach to Tabor congregation 

the last three Sabbaths of 

thought this world held for you. Just try it, 

enjoy more real comfort than you really 

to the excessive heat, efficient Moderator, 

and accurate sand chronomet 

Humors in the blood cause internal 

derangements that affect the June. This was in the trough of harvest, 

which was bountiful, yet the 

DR. J. E. CANNADAY, 1407 Court Block, Sedalia, l»o 

and I feel sure you will agree with me. 

er. Please do not bother your church 

'Whole system, as well as pimples, 

officers and pastor for information 

boils and other eruptions, and are people turned out well to hear the 

References: Third National Bank, Sedalia, Mo, 

when you can secure the same from 

responsible for the readiness with Word. There is an interesting flock 

Send this notice to some eczema sufferer. 

the Minutes, which will cost you but 

•which many people contract disease. of children in this congregation, and 



ten cents per copy postpaid, and 

_For forty years Hood's Sarsaparilla 

has been more successful than and faithful laborer. The ministers 

the paper during your life-time with 

it is an inviting field «or a willing 

which is costing the church over 17 

cents. First come first served. Send 

any other medicine in expelling' who come here are made comfortable 

the right to "will" the subscription 

your order at once to James S. Tibby, 

humors and removing their inward in the prophet's chamber in the hospitable 

home of Elder T. K. Tippin 

throughout your generations in per 


408 Penn Bldg., Pitts'burgh, Pa. 

and outward effects. Get Hood's. 

petuity.. And until further notice every 

such original subscriber will re 

No other medicine acts like it. 

ceive as a gift the 2-volume "Life of 

paid. ered Abraham 

(regular to any price Lincoln," address, $5), boxed by all Ida charges and Tarbell, deliv 

pre


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Have 

R h e u m a t i s m 

Write Vour Name and Address Here. 

Name 

Address 

And send to Frederick Dyer, Dept. SP3o; 

Jackson, Mich. Return mail will bring you 

this Book and My $1.00 Drafts to Try 

FREE as explained below. 

••BB^—s—^^^Cut oif here,^——i^—^^ 

Send Today 

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for this 

ing—what they have planned for WILLIAMSON—GIVEN WEDDING. 

July and August—the needs of the Thursday evening, June 4th, the 

treasury will be met. That you may 

First R. P. Church of Cambridge, 

the better understand, this ought to 

be said: From the view-point of reMass.ligious activity, Philadelphia is a pe 

wedding. The bride was Miss Mar 

was the scene of a very pretty 

culiar city in this, that, owing to the garet Lillian Williamson, youngest 

extreme heat, nearly all church work daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williamson. 

The groom was Mr. Nor 

is reduced from 50 to 60 per cent during 

July and August. But instead of 

adopting that schedule, our missionaries 

have almost doubled their work 

for these months. With a keen eye 

for every opening to press the work of 

preaching the gospel, permits have 

been secured from the city authorities 

for holding street and park meetings, 

and sometimes the gospel is preached 

within the hearing of 500 or more 

Jews. In the Mission Building also 

—but let me give you Mr. Blair's 

words in his last written report: 

"We are having the largest attendance 

of adults we ever had. We have 

had as high as fifty and sixty present. 

We have started a class on Tuesday 

BOOK 

Tells how to get 

rid of Rheuma= 

tism, no matter 

wll ere located 

or how severe, 

without n e d i - 

cine. My meth 

nights for the special study of the 

looked very charming in a gown of 

.Xew Testament, and we are having 

white duchess satin and chantiUy 

such a sensation from eight to sixteen present. Then 

od has created 

lace, and carrying a shower bouquet 

all over the world „,g ^lave started an adult Bible class 

D by its extraordin 

of white sweet peas. She wore the 

in the Sabbath School, with an attendance 

of three or four. Our Friday 

ary simplicity, as 

conventional veil, which was most becomingly 

arranged. 

tainty to bring prompt and 

well 

permanent 

as by its cer^ 

re- and Sabbath night meetings are larglief, 

that every sufferer should learn ^^^ -pj^g bunding jg sometimes crowd- 

The ushers were Leonard L. Millican, 

Walter S. Dickson, Peter McKay, 

about civilized It country at once. and Men in every and women climate in are ever*- writing 

me that my Drafts have cured them, some English and Yiddish We have opesi was supported by James S. Carson, 

ed and they are addressed in both and James Richardson. The groom 

after 30 and 40 years' suffering—a whole life. air meetings on the street and in the Jr., as best man. A reception was 

parks Sabbath afternoons. We have 

time of pain—cured even after the most expensive 

treatments and baths had failed. No 

matter what your age, nor where or how 

severe the pam, I take all risk of failure and 

man John Given. The only decorations 

were garlands of laurels, and 

palms, which blended beautifully 

with the pale green crepe de chine 

gowns of th€ bridesmaids, Miss 

ilabel Given and Miss Hazel Page. 

The maid of honor was Miss Bessie 

Williamson, of St. John, X. B., a 

cousin of the bride. Her gown was of 

a rich shade of pink crepe de chine. 

Both she and the bridesmaids carried 

large bouquets of pink sweet peas. 

The bride, who is the youngest of the 

seven brides who have been married 

in the little Antrim 

street church, 

held in the vestry after the ceremony. 

The bride is very active In all the 

large audiences and pretty good order, 

with the help of the police. Our Jewish 

children have about all left us. Her sisters are Mrs. E. J. M. Dick 

work of the Cambridge R. P. church. 

send you the drafts right along with my Book, ilany of them would gladly come and 

son,, of Lo Ting, So. China, and Mrs. 

without a cent in advance—To Try Free, some of their parents would let them 

Josiah Gibson, of Edmonton, Alberta. 

Then after trying my Drafts,if you are fully come, except that all who come are 

About two years ago Mr. Given wa's 

satisfied with the benefit received, you can followed Home and have names called 

elected to the office of deacon. For 

send me One Dollar. If not keep your money. to them and are threatened till they 

two years he was Presidout of the Y. 

You decide and I 

are afraid. We have a number of 

P. S. C. E., and he is also active 

take your word. 

Italian children who still come, although 

the priests and sisters are 

in Sabbath School work, being Assistant 

Superintendent last year, and 

Send above 

coupon OUR TODAY 

JEWISH MISSION—AN APgetting 

after them. 

and get 

PEAL 

IVly 

FOR FUNDS. 

Treasurer for several years past. 

"We have started a Daily Vacation They will make their home in Cambridge, 

where Mr. Given is his fath 

Drafts Your and Jewish My Mission Board is in Bible School and have between forty 

Illustrated sore need Book, of money to carry it and forty-five present and hope to er's partner in the furniture 'business. 

SALLIE M. MORTON. 

by through return mail the pre- months of July and cdo/> Aug have more. Only four Jewish children 

paid. Address-Frederick „ „ .. .„ Dyer, „i Dept. v^ toVon SP30. so far." (The Daily Vacation Bible 

Jackson, ust. The Michigan. collection Send will no money-just not be taken the \ ' 

coupon. 

till the Srd Sabbath of August. 

^ 

At 

School stories meets and Bible five days instruction a week. are Bible givthat 

time we hope the entire amount ^^ ^j^g children every day. It will con- 

by local applications, as they cannot reach 

Deafness Cannot Be Cured 

the diseased portion of the ear. There Is 

This Invention Holds 

ffiil' More Firmly, Comfortably •'( 

and Surely Than Any Truu, • 

Sent on Trial 

The new Brooks Appliance for mpti* so 

thoroughly meets every tost and every reriulre. 

ment that It la being oidered by the TJ. &. War 

Department and Is rapidly comlDg to be recog* 

I nlzed aa the moBt reliable, comfortable and dependable 

support ever Invented. The Brooki 

Appliance la fittedwith an Automatic Air 

I Cushion which follows every movement of the 

body, always covers the ruptured spot andla 

always where It ahould be to do the moat good. 

The part of the cushion which comes in contact 

with the skin la soft, pliable gam rubber. It 

clings closely, bo that Irritation and slippingIb 

' Impossible, and yet It la cool and comfortable because 

of the constant circulation of air tbrongb 

It. It la simple of construction, so there u 


We are Belling this Appliance under a poBltlve 

; guarantee of money refunded If not satisfactory. 

We do not guarantee to cure any more than 

any doctor will guarantee to cure hie patlenk 

We do guarantee to f urnlsb a perfect fitting 

Appliance, one tbat will give the 

wearer solid comfort and retain tbe protm- 

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for Tbe the purchaser Mother, la aole judge 'Wife and It for 

Daughter any reaaon whatever Travelling (which doea not Alone have 

to he furnished us) It la retamed, the price 

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lend jonr name and addreia to 

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recommended by Synod will be raised, tinue for six weeks.) "A number seem 

for, as we see it, every dollar will be to be interested in the gospel. Mr. 

only one way to cure deafness, and that is 

Littwack is giving us good help and 

by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused 

by an Inflamed condlUon of the mucous Would you like to get a lot of let 


'^® would like to be able to secure his 

But what are we to do for the ex- ^^^^..^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^.^^ .^ .^ .^ 

lining- of the Eustachian Tube. When this ters, circulars and packages You 

penses of July and August When the thought advisable and the funds come 

tube Is Inflamed you have a rumbling sound probably know that manufacturers, 

Board met June 31st, there were just in. ^ve want very much the prayers 

pr imperfect hearing, and when It is entirely supply houses, wholesalers and publishers 


fourteen cents in the treasury. And of the people that God will allay 

closed. Deafness Is the result, and unless the 

the earliest receipts from the collection the violent opposition and over-rule 

inflammation can be taken out and this tube the punpose of sending samples, advertising 


.. it to His own glory." 

restored to Its normal condition, hearing will 

are almost two months away, even if ^^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^.^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ 

be destroyed forever: nine cases out of ten too. Good names are hard to get ana 

congregational treasurers act prompt- ^.^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^j,j ^.j^^ collections bely. 

Yet our faith is strong. Mr. Blair gin coming in. And at that time we 

are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but are quite expensive. We publish a 

an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. 

said in the meeting: "I am not afraid believe the entire amount recommend- 

We If, will In give replying One Hundred to advertisements 


Dollars (or any 

,„v,i„rv, Tf tbis i

July 22, 1914. 


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MRS. S. R. WILLS, Particularly strong in the field of political and social science. Geneva 

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Geneva is a college of liberal culture- She stands for the broad and 

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Character is paramount. Knowledge and culture without Christian char 


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once. It win mean much to you to get our with *^011ege, the P. & IS T,. engaged E. R. R., during at Youngstown, 

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of a group who were swimming above 


had known of your school before." "Have a dam, call out that a boy vvas Mrs. Kingston W. HENRY is of GEORGE, such a modest, President, is appreciated Beaver Falls, for Pennsylvania. 

her own and her 

learned more in one term in my home with drowned. Mr. Dodds, who is an exretirinpert swimmer, 'hastened to the place 

nature, that she comes and husband's and her work's sake. 


goes quietly. Scarcely anyone knows Respectfully, 



till she is gone. This is, I suppose, a 

of her presence in a neighborhood 

R. J. DODDS. 

and immediately dived in the place 

plete." "The lessons are marvels of simplicity, 

indicated, but did not find the boy. loss to the Mission in Selma, and to ***A $40 subscription to the Christian 


and my 11 year old boy has not had the least He came up to breathe and then the Ladies' Societies in our churches 

trouble to learn." One minister writes; '*As dived a second time. This time he about Beaver Falls and perhaps in the paper during your life-time with 

each succeeding lesson comes I am more and found the body but was not able to other parts of Pittsburgh Presbytery. the right to "will" the subscription 

more fully persuaded I made no mistake in dislodge ,it as it was fast. After It appears to me that our societies to whomsoever you choose, and so on 

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becoming'your pupil." 

coming to the surface a second time should be on the alert in time to throughout your generations in perpetuity.. 

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be Mrs. sent Winslow's by return mail Soothing free. Address Syrup Xj. S. companions were there and attemptheed to resuscitate the boy, but found offer her some social entertainment, ered to any address, all charges pre 

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LIONS of MOTHERS FOR THEIR CHIL. where various experiments were 

DREN WHILE TEETHING with perfect SUC tried, but Mr. Dodds says, "No machine 

could start the heart throbs. 


THE GUMS, ALLAYS ALL PAIN, CURES God alone is able to do that." 

WIND COLIC, and is the BEST REMEDY The boy's mother came running, 

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"I love it, 1 love it, 





said Kituk's father one day in De- not understand and the capture by one 

cember. "The furs are prime. But boy of the fox that another had claimleave 

your marked one until later, ed as his own. "Now, father," said 

Try all the other likely places first. Arthur again as he finished, "don't 

No one will molest your fox. It is you think we could sell it and take 

a law of our people.' So Kituk went five dollars apiece" 

about his trapping. Only he did not "i think you might sell it and digo 

near the rock where his stake vide the money," said his father 

THE DREAM TREE. "'You are right, my son,' his father 

was set. 

but if you sell it for a cent less than 

derful Dreamland Tree said, proud of his young son's wisdom. 

'Vet you must begm in summer. 

The magic won 

A few days later Arthur threw his two hundred dollars- ll shall thinli 

Bears a dream on every bough; 

traps over his shoulder. He went you are bad traders." 

Listen! You must go out into the 

It's easy to make a Dream Tree grow 

trapping too. When he had placed "Two hundred!" Arthur e.xclaimed,, 

mountains and watch all day long. 

At night—if you learn just how. 

all the traps but one, he spied a jumping up. 

f'°''A'^f°'!.!l*.^!!,'!l;i^l,ll^,!rv!' 

It may be your fortune for many days. 

l^rge rock under which there was a "Silver gray fox eucttuck. Xogoozhole. 

There were many tracks going ruk," murmured Kituk's father, mean- 

This is the way: when the candle's 

But should you see foxes playing 

snuffed 

about or hunting ptarmigan, follow 

in and out there. He set this trap ing it was a very good silver gray 

And you are snug in bed, 

with greatest care. His work done, fox. 

Pl'anT some"dreamTree" seeds in the them to their holes. When you have '^rbeZoîyahout 'him "he'\aw a Then the boys jumped up and bestake 

driven in the ground. It had gan to dance about and sing an Eski- 

pillow soft 

found where they live drive a stake 

near by. Cut on one side of that stake 

That lies beneath your head. 

some pecular carvings on it. "I won- mo song. "Ki-i-i-yi, yum-ya-ya-ya." 

three lines, a cross and three Lnes 

der who did that" he thought to Sure enough they sold the silver 

more. This way." He picked up a 

As soon as all is dark and still, 

himself. "Probably some berry pick- gray foxskin for two hundred dollarsers. 

Guess Til use it for a walking the next summer. Kituk bought five- 

stick and cut on it three lines, a 

And mother's gone below. 

cross and three lines. "That will be 

Lie quietly and watch, for then 

stick." So up he pulled it and away reindeer with his half and Arthur put 

your sign. When men see that sign 

The tree begins to grow. 

he went. 

his in the bank to pay for the eduthey 

will read by it: 'This fox is 

"You'd better set a trap for your cation he was to have by-and-by.— 

Kituk's fox. He found it first. He 

Over the bed it spreads, and if 

fox today," said Kituk's father as Congregationalist. 

alone has a right to trap it. He alone 

Yon keep a sharp lookout. 

the boy set out next day. Kituk had _ 

may shoot it. It is his, for he found 

You'll see the branches form, its 

not caught a single fox. He had RE-UNION OF THE FAMILY OF 

it.'" 

leaves 

great hopes of this one. He trudged THOMAS & HANNAH MARTIN. 

Every boy has some one thing which 

And little flowers bud out. 

along thinking of this when he sud- rpjjg .^^^-^ ^^ gj^gj. j^jj^ jiartin of 

he does not want to share with any 

denly came across footsteps which ^^^^ ^^^^^^ congregation, with Mrs. 

The dream-fruit ripens very fast, 

other boy. Kituk decided he would 

seemed to lead away from the very 

So, all at once—ker-plop— 

not tell Arthur, the missionary's son, 

, T.- t T,„j >,„„„ A„^ Martin and their daughter. Miss Mary 

A fine one falls from off its stem 

about his traps or his trapping. He 

rock where his fox had been. And '- = , 1 

Right on your face to drop! 

would call it a secret. When winter 

sure enough, right to the rock he foi- Eleanor, to Mr. Martin's old home at 

came and foxes' furs were good, he 

lowed them. And— K.tuk could hard- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was made 

If on your forehead—that means luck— 

would come marching in with hs 

ly believe his eyes!—there in some jj^g occasion of a re-union of the famone 

else's trap was his fox! He look- jj^ ^^ Thomas and Hannah Arm 

(Your nose it's best to miss!) catch and surprise his friend. 

But, when a dream falls on your lips, 

For a week Kituk spent his time in 

ed for his stake. The stake was gone. ,, ^. 

You're going to get a kiss! 

the mountains. His inexperienced 

,j , , ^. • o TTTi strong Martin, who were long mem- 

—Mazie V. Caruthers, in X. Y. Times. 

eyes showed him no sporting fcxes. 

Who could have done th.s Who ^ ^ 

He was becoming very much discour- 

would try to steal his fox Angrily he bers of the old Pittsburgh and Al)ebroke 

KITUK AND THE SILVER FOX. 

aged when one day he saw a flock of ^ 

the 

^^^^ 

strangers 

^,,3^ ^^^ 

trap 

^^„,^_ 

with his gheny, and later of the Eighth street^ 

ptarmigans on a rock. They seemed ^_^^ .f___^ ^^ ^^^^ „„^^^, 

By Roy J. Snell. 

stick and shouldering the fox went Pittsburgh, congregation. Of eleven 

excited about something like a flock 

When the schooner Valantia anch- qj chickens when a hawk is near. 

children, the four surviving were 

ored oft Cape Prince of Wales one Sure enough, in a moment Kituk saw 

But just at that moment Arthur, u ^v, tuti,-** *i,„ 

summer she had on board, besides a little brown head poked up over 

•^ J , . present, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitten, the 

J , the edge of that rock. The brds flew 

who was making the rounds of his 

many other trade goods, hundreds ^^^^^. ^^^ ^.^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^_ 

traps, came in s^ght. Seeing Kituk eldest of the family. Miss Hannah 

and hundreds of steel traps. Now ^^ ^^ ^j^^j brown head, the fox, had 

with the quary on his back, he rushed Martin, M. George, a well President known of Pennsylvania 

teacher in 

Alaska is the finesttrapping grounds hjs home beneath the rock. 

after him, noting his broken trap as Homestead, W. C. T. U. Pennsylvania, Interest was John added Marlie 

went. 

j;jj^ 

to 

in the world. Along the rivers are Proudly then he cut his lines, cross, 

the 

of 

occasion 

Blanchard, 

by the 

Iowa, 

presence 

and Mrs. 

of Mrs. 

Ella 

the rarest mink and martins; over lines on a stake and set it there. "Here, you thief!" he cried hotly. 

After that, search as he might, all "What "Your makes fox in you my steal trap" my fox" 

D. r Martin, who has been ill for a 

the hills are many beautiful foxes, 

the short summer long he found no "I 'Thief saw him yourself!" long ago." Kituk cried in long time. Grandchildren and greatgrandchildren 

swelled the number 

red fox, white fox, cross fox, but more foxes. 

return. "1 caught "Why him!" do you steal my fox" 

rarest of all is the silver fox. 

'Never mind," said his father, "you 'You stole my stake!" 

present to about sixty persons. Rev. 

When Kituk's father came off the j^^^^ ^j^ne very well for a beginner. "I"— but then both boys remem- 

D. C. Martin, a nephew, gave an inand 

ought not to fight. And besides teresting historical sketch of the Mar- 

schooner he bore over his shoulder a ^yj^^j^ y^^ ^re older your eyes will ^'^red that they were Christian boys 

great bundle of traps. become more experienced. They will 

"Now," he said to Kituk, "you must ^^jj y^^ ^^^^^^ ^j^grg the foxes are t^êy were friends. tins, and Miss Hannah Martm outbe 

of real service to your family, jjjîng when the snow has fallen you "I'll tell you—we'll take it to our ijned the histary of the Armstrong 

You are a good fisherman it is true, j^^g^ g^ gf^g^ (_q ^jjg ^,;g j.^^-^^ ^nd fathers and let them decide," said family. Charles Whitten, a prominbut 

there is fishingto do only a few ggg ^-^^^ ^j^g ^j^g j^^j. ^^gg ^g^ jg^ve Arthur. Kituk agreed to this and ent attorney of the Westmoreland 

days in the year. You must learn to .^j.^^^^ jj^^jg j^^ another." away they trudged. County Bar, AV. J. Ward, ot Synod's 

be useful in other ways. You must Kituk went many times but each "What strange fur he has," said Board of Trustees, Dr. D. B .Willson 

be a trapper. Your father will some ^^j^^g jjg found many tracks in and Arthur. "I never saw one like that .Martin, of Allegheny, Thomas Harpday 

be too old to take the long walks ^^^ ^j ^^le hole beneath the rock. By before." er Martin of the Central District 

over the mountains. We must have ^j^jg ^jjj^g j^g ]^ne^y fât old master Their fathers happened to be to- Telephone Company, each representfox 

skins to trade for deer skins to g^yness was still there. 

gether when the boys entered the vil- ing one of the families of the clan, 

keep us warm. Xow, Arthur, too, had heard the lage. As they came near, both men made appropriate addresses. Toucn- 

This pleased Kituk very much. He Eskimo people tell of trapping foxes, looked with the greatest surprise, hut ing reference was made by Mrs. Ella 

had heard men, as they sat about the and like all boys he thought it would neither said anything. 11. George to the brothers and s sters 

fire at night, telling of their success te great sport to trap for them. He "Look, Papa," said Arthur, "see who had passed away, and were not 

as trappers.' He had always longed told his father of this and he bought the fox we have caught. But we represented at the re-union. Dr. '^y 

to join them. Now the time had him traps with money he had saved don't know whose fox it is. Don't J. Coleman gave an "Outsiders 

„„^„ 

from the sale of Arctic blueberries, you think we could sell it for ten View." and Dr. Carithers spoke feel- 

"To be a successful trapper you strange as it may seem, like his play- dollars and divide it" ingly of the value of family me. a" 

must begin in the summer time," mate he decided to make his trap- "Sit down her and tell us about it," joined heartily in singing the one hunsaid 

his father. P'ng a secret. said his fathtr, smiling a queer smile, dred and thirty-third Psalm, and were 

Kituk objected, "the . . So they sat down and told of the dismissed with the benediction by Dr. 

"But father," 

fur is not good in the summer. 

"Now it is time to set your traps,'' Eskimo law which the white boy did Coleman.

July 29. 1914. 


EDITORIAL 


A REVIEW BY REV. DR. J. G. CARSON. 

(Of the three venerable retired professors 

of Zenia Theological Seminary, Rev. Dr. 

James Harper was the firstto pass away. 

Then Rev. Dr. W. S. Moorehead was called 

to his reward. Rev. Dr. J. G. Carson sur- 

' (fives. He was a minister of the Associate 

Church in 1858, when the Associate and the 

Associate Reformed Churches came together, 

forming the United Presbyterian Church. 

Herewith we give extracts from a review by 

him in the Christian Instructor oi the action 

of the last Assembly on the matter of praise. 

-Ed.) 

In reviewing the action of the Assembly 

relative to the i8th Article of the Testimony 

two things are to be considered, viz.: First, 

the import and scope of the action, and, Second, 

its legitimate force and efifect. 

This action was taken in response to a memorial, 

or rather question, from the Presbytery 

of Monongahela asking, "Does the i8th 

Article of the Testimony prohibit the singing 

in our churches of Scripture words other than 

the Psalms" Taken in this form, it would 

seem that the Presbytery of Monongahela was 

as competent to answer this question as was 

the Assembly, because nothing is specially 

prohibited or "excluded" by that article except 

the "devotional compositions of uninspired 

men." The real question submitted by 

the Presbytery and answered by the- Assem^ 

bly was, "Does the iSth Article allow or permit 

the use of other inspired Scriptures than 

those of the Psalms in the public wors'hip of 

God" That this was the tunderstanding of 

the Assembly is evident from' the second resolution 

which declares "that the exercise of 

such freedom," etc.—^"s'hall be at the discretion 


The interpretation of this phrase, "For 

Ihe purpose of impulse and instruction in the 

way of life and for the comfort of believers," 

was mot worthy of the Assembly, seeing that 

the first resolution specifically mentions "the 

public worship of God" and that only. 

This an&wer of the Assembly can only proceed 

on fhe principle that what is not prohibited 

is allowed in the worship of God, 

which is in direct contravention of the principle 

on which our Church, has acted in all 

its history as embodied in the Confession of 

Faith, Chap. 21, Sec. i: "The acceptable way 

of worshipping the true God is instituted by 

* Himself and so limited by His own revealed 

will that He may not be worshipped according 

to the imaginations and devices of men, 

or in any way not prescribed in the Holy 

Scriptures." See also answers to questions 50 

3"'d' 51 of the Shorter Catechism together 

with the passage of Scripture in confirmation 

of it, Deut. 12:32. ""What thing soever I command 

you observe to do it; thou s'halt not add 

thereto nor diminish from it." This principle 

is applied by the 18th Article of our Testimony 

to the subject of Psalmody and is 

contained in the positive declaration, "That 

it is the will of God that the songs contained 

in the Book of Psalms be sung in His 

wors'hip, both public and private, to the end 

of the world." Tbe additional statement, "And 

in singing God's praise these songs should 

be employed to the exclusion of the devotional 

compositions of uninspired men," is 

simply an inference or corollary logically deducible 

from the preceding declaration or 

proposition—that is, these human compositions 

are excluded, not because they are expressly 

prohibited, not even because they are 

not inspired, but because they are not prescribed 

or appointed by "the will of God." 

Indeed a fair construction of the Declaration 

would warrant the xoncltision that no 

other songs, whether inspired or uninspired, 

besides those contained in the Book of 

Psalms are to be "sung in His worship both 

public and private to the end of the world," 

and this has been the practical position of 

our Church in both its branches because it 

is the logical position. The one hundred and 

fifty psalms are to be used, not because they 

are inspired, but because they are "contained 

in the Book of Psalms" by divine authority. 

The inspiration and appointment belongs 

to the book as well as to the individual psalms 

contained in it. It is God's Psalm-Book or 

Manual of iPraise whidh He has provided and 

given to the Church which, like every other 

book of the Bible and like the Bible itself, is 

perfect—"to w*hich nothing is to be added and 

from which nothing is to be taken." 

The strength of our position lies in the 

phrase, "it is the will of God," rendering our 

use of the Book of Psalms an act of obedience, 

which is the essential element of all acceptable 

worship. Here it is that the other 

Presbyterian Churches in the country have 

abandoned the reformation principle embodied 

in the Confession of Faith, "That what is not 

commanded is forbidden in the worship of 

God," and have substituted riberty for authority, 

so that while acknowledging that the 

Psalms were given by God "to be sung, not 

read," and even recommending their use, yet 

have claimed a liberty to use other scriptural 

songs "for the purpose of impulse and instruction 

in the way of life for the comfort of believers," 

and the consequence has been the 

introduction of human composition, not only 

along with the psalms, but to the almost entire 

exclusion of the psalms from the praise 

worship of the Church. 

CHRISTIANIZING THE UNITED 

STATES. 

The report of the Home Mission Committee 

of the Western Section of the Alliance of the 

Reformed Churches throughout the world 

holding the Presbyterian System, meeting in 

Easton, Pa., last February, began with this 

paragraph: 

"The entire Christianization of North America 

is the greatest enterprise confronting 

the Churches of the whole world,'' said W. T. 

Ellis, after an investigation touching the IMissionary 

Status of the world. This coincides 

with the statement of Dr. Josiah Strong: "He 

does most to Christianize the world and to 

hasten the coming of the kingdom-, who does 

most to make thoroughly Christian the United 

States." At the Southern Baptist Convention 

in Baltimore, as Rev. F. B. Meyer stepped 

from the platform, a reporter of the daily papers 

asked: "Mr. Meyer, you 'nave just traveled 

around the world studying Foreign I\Iissions; 

tell what, in your view, is the greatest 

mission field in the world'' Quick as a flash 

came the reply: "The United States; because 

here you have all nationalities of the world 

centred." 

As the United States seems to be stirring 

up and leading' the aspirations of the world 

in many things, it is a strategic country to be 

taken and held in the .coming of the kingdom. 

Our 'failure to Christianize the United States, 

a failure admitted in every quotation of this 

notable paragraph, is one of the great hindrances 

ever}' missionary has to meet in foreign 

lands. We have freedom- without Christ 

being admitted as the source of it, wealth 

without 'Christ beinig admitted as the strength 

of it, enterprise without Christ being admitted 

as the mainspring of it, success without 

Christ being admitted as the reason for it. 

Other peoples who seek freedom, wealjh, power, 

enterprise and success, are not led by the 

United States to look to Christ for these, 

though all of them come to us from him. 

If the United States were so thoroughly 

Christianized that Christ was recognized as 

the nation's King, and this unmustakably in 

the supreme law of the land, then all this 

would be changed. All the great results attained 

in this country, or so far attained as 

to attract the attention of other lands, would 

be ascribed, as they should be, to his Law, 'his 

Gospel and his Providence. The Redeemer 

would then be known and honored all over 

the world, as he never can be while this acknowledgment 

is withheld. 

The work of national reformation, or perhaps 

one might better say, national regeneration, 

to which the Covenanter Church is caUed 

by her distinctive principles, should be 

clearly recgnized in this condition of afifairs. 

The Church of Christ in the United States is 

making considerable efifort to evangelize the 

people of this land, but is making little headway. 

Great revivals, however successful in 

appearance, leave things in general about as 

they were before. One of the great obstacles 

in the way of the Christianizing of the 

United States is the ungodly character of our 

political life. This ungodliness lies back of 

every public evil and hinders any change for

the better. It is impossible that any people, 

controlling their own government, can go on 

in flagrant political ungodliness and at the 

same time enjoy God's blessing as a religious 

community. The unity of Ufe in the 

whole national organism, the unity of life in 

every heart, forbid this. The church cannot 

have any real and lasting revival while the 

members of the church, with but few exceptions, 

are flagrant and unrepentant political 

sinners. 

The Covenanter Church has a message for 

the whole country and for each individual in 

it, a message that they need just now. Can 

we not help to send it out 

THE DIIVINE CALL TO THE :\HNISTRY 

By the Rev. R. J. George, D. D. 

It is the duty of all Christians to make 

known the gospel. To one whom He had healed 

Jesus said, "Go home to thy friends and 

tell them how great things the Lord hath 

done for thee, and hath had compassion on 

thee." (Mark 5:19.) To the woman of Samaria 

He said, "Go, call thy husband and come 

hitiier." . And the woman said to 

the men of her city, "Come, see a man that 

told me all things that ever I did; is not this 

the Christ" (John 4:16, 28-29.) Before 

closing the New Testament the Lord Jesus put 

into the hands of every believer a divine warrant 

to extend the gospel invitation, "Let him 

that heareth say, Come." (Rev. 22:17.) But 

there is also a special and authoritative proclamation 

of the gospel w'hich He has entrusted 

to the ministry. The aim of the present 

lecture -will be to show that for the fulfillment 

of this trust one must have a divine call to the 

oflSce. "Xo man taketh this honor unto himeslf, 

but he that is called of God, as was 

Aaron." (Heb. 5:4.) The subject is scarcely 

less solemn and personal than the one already 

discussed, and I desire so to speak of it 

as to exalt .your conception of that sacred office 

for which you are candidates and 

strengthen your convictions that you are called 

of God to this work. 

A 

I 

Divine Call to the Ministry is Necessary. 

I. Because the ministry is not a trade, nor 

yet a profession, but an office. There was a 

vast diflference between the employment of 

Jesuis as a carpenter, into which he entered 

as the son of Joseph, and his mission as the 

Mediator, to which He was appointed by His 

Heavenly Father. The first was a'trade; the 

other an ofifice. He took up the carpenter's 

trade as a carpenter's son to earn a livelihood, 

but concerning the ofifice it is said: "So also 

Christ glorified not Himself to be made an 

High Priest, but He that said unto Him, Thou 


art my Son, today have I begotten thee." 

(Heb. 5:5.) The servant is not greater than 

His Lord; and if it was necessary that Jesus 

should be "anointed to preach," "how shall 

they preach except they be sent" It was a 

severe reproof of Eli 'for permitting the profanation 

of a holy oflfice, when it was said unto 

him': "And it shall come to pass that everyone 

that is left in thine house shall come 

and crouch to him for a piece of silver and a 

morsel of bread, and shaU say, Put me, I pray 

thee, into one of the priest's offices, that I 

may eat a piece of bread." It is sad to reflect 

that some regard the ministry as merely 

a skilled trade for making a living. Nor is 

the ministry a mere profession. Men speak 

of the three "learned professions"— i. e., 

Medicine, Law and the Ministry. But this is 

not correct. The ministry is not a profession, 

which any one may take up after a prescribed 

course of study; it is an ofifice to which he 

must be called of God. 

2. The ofifice of the ministry and the minister 

himself are gifts of God to the church. 

Eph. .4:8, II, 12, "Wherefore He saith, 

When) He ascended up on high, He led captivity 

captive, and gave gifts unto men. 

And He gave some, apostles, and some, 

prophets; and some, evangelists, and some, 

pastors, and teachers; for the perfecting of 

the Saints, for the work of the ministry, for 

the edifying of the body of Christ." i Cor. 12: 

28, "And God hath set some in the church, first 

apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, 

after that miracles, then gifts of healings, 

helps, governments, diversities of tongnes." 

The passages show clearly that the ofifice of 

the ministry is not a human invention, but 

a divine appointment, and is one o'f Christ's 

ascension gifts to His church. With equal 

explicitness do the scriptures teach that the 

minister who rightfully fillsthe office is a gift 

of God. Jer. 3 115. "And I will give you pastors 

according to mine heart, which shall feed 

you with knowledge and understanding.'' Acts 

20:28. "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, 

and to all the flock,over the which the Holy 

Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the 

church of God, which He hath purchased with 

His own blood." This latter passage was probably 

addressed to Ruhng Elders, but if these 

are divinely called to their ofifice, much more 

are ministers. 

3. The names by which the ofifice is designated 

show the necessity for a divine call to 

it. 

(i) 

Messenger of God.' M'al. 3:1. "Behold, 

I will send my messenger, and he shall 

prepare the way before Me." 

This is spoken 

especially of John the Baptist who is the herald 

of the gospel ministry. The epistles unto 

the seven churches of Asia were addressed 

unto the "angels" of these churches. The 

word "angel" means messenger. The messengers 

of the churches were their ministers. 

In the vision recorded in Revelation 

first chapter, Christ is seen walking in the 

midst of the seven golden candlesticks, holding 

in His right hand seven stars; and it is 

said that "the seven stars are the angels of the 

seven churches." Thus the ministers of the 

gospel are Christ's messengers, held in His 

right hand. Shall anyone assume to occupy 

such a position uncalled 

[^2) Pastor or Shepherd. 

The flock is Christ's, who is the Great Shepherd 

of the Sheep. In regard to the rightof 

anyone to enter the sheep-fold as an undershepherd. 

He uses language impossible to be 

misunderstood. John 10:1-3. "Verily, verily, 

I say unto you, he that entereth not by the 

door into the sheep-fold, but climbeth up some 

other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 

But he that entereth by the door is the Shepherd 

of the sheep. To him the porter openeth." 

By the "porter" many understand the 

Holy Spirit. Others understand Christ Him> 

self. 'In either case it teaches the necessity 

for a divine warrant 'for entering the fold as 

a shepherd. 

(3) Ambassador. 2 Cor. 5:20. "Now then 

we are ambassadors for Christ as though God 

did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ's 

stead, be ye reconciled to God." 

An ambassador is one who represents his 

government at a foreign court. He is qualified 

to treat and to speak in the name and with 

the authority of the government whose ambassador 

he is. Would anyone assume to himself 

such prerogatives The name ambassador 

has its full significance when applied to 

the minister of the gospel. "As though God 

did beseech you by uis, we pray you in Christ's 

stead." The minister has ofificial authority to 

represent the kinigdom of God. Matt. 10:40. 

"He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and he 

that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." 

Here Christ constitutes ministers His ambassadors, 

and declares that what is done to them 

is done to Him and to His Father. Isit not 

a daring act of presumption for one to seize 

the prerogatives of heaven without a call 

from God 

(4) Stezfard. i Cor. 4:1-2. "Let a man 

so account of us as of the ministers of Christ 

and stewards of the mysteries of God." 

What is the oflfice of a Steward He is one 

to whom the master of the house entrusts his 

property to be managed and controlled and 

distributed. No one can assume such a relation 

to another unless called thereto. If anyone 

of us should elect himself steward of the 

White House at Washington and proceed to 

deal with its aflfairs he would soon learn 

of his need of a higher call to the office. 

"Stewards of the mysteries of God!" Shall 

one assume to dispense the sacred and priceless 

treasures of the covenant of grace without 

the calling of God Titus i -.7. "A bishop 

must be blameless as the steward of God." 

Messenger of God, pastor, shepherd, ambassador, 

steward; all of these inspired titles of 

the ministerial oflfice attest the necessity for 

a divine call to undertake it. 

4- The Scriptures expressly teach that men 

are called of God to this oflfice. 

Isa. 6:8-9. "Also 1 heard the voice of the 

Lord saying unto me, Whom shall I send, and 

who will go for us Then said I, Here am I;

July 29, 1914. 


send me. And He said—Go." Jer. i :4-io. 

"Then the word of the Lord came unto me 

saying: Before I formed thee in the belly I 

knew thee; and before thou earnest forth out 

of the womb; I sanctified thtQ; and I ordained 

thee a prophet unto the nations." 

"Say not I am a child; for thou shalt go to 

all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I 

command thee thou shalt speak." Acts 26:15. 

"For I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, 

to make thee a minister and a witness 

both of these things which thou hast seen, and 

of those things in the which I will appear unto 

thee; delivering thee from the people, and 

from the Gentiles unto whom now I send 

Ihee." Gal. 1:15-16. "But when it pleased 

QoA who separated me from my mother's 

womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal 

his Son in me that I might preach Him among 

the heathen." Here Paul notes three great 

epochs in his existence; viz., his birth, his effectual 

calling, and his call to the ministry. 

5. Those who enter the ministry uncalled 

have no promise of success. 

Jer. 23:21. "I have not sent these prophets, 

yet they ran; I have not spoken to them, yet 

they prophesied." Verse 32: "Behold I am 

against them that prophesy false dreams saith 

the Lord, and do tell them and cause my people 

to err by their lies and by their lightness; 

yet I sent them not nor commanded them; 

therefore they shall not profit this people at 

all saith the Lord."' I have said they have 

no promise of success, but this lang-uage goes 

beyo-nd that and declares that because they 

are not sent of God "therefore they shall not 

profit this people." "When I think upon the 

all but infinite mischief which may result from 

a mistake as to our vocation for the Christian 

pastorate, I feel overwhelmed with fear lest 

any of us should .be slack in examining our 

credentials; and I had rather that we stood 

too much in doubt, and examined too frequently, 

than that we should become cumberers 

of the ground. . . . It is imperative 

on him not to enter the ministry until he 

'has made solemn quest and trial of himself as 

to this point. His own personal salvation being 

secure, he must investigate as to the future 

matter of his call to office; the firstis 

vital to himself as a Christian; the second 

equally vital to him as a pastor. As well be 

a professor without conversion as a pastor 

without calling. In both cases there is a name 

and nothing more." (Spurgeon, "Lectures to 

My Students," page 42.) 

A FORWARD MOVEMENT IN THE COVEN 

ANTER CHURCH. 

By the Rev. J. M. Coileman. 

NO. 3. 

A new standard of conduct. If we have a deeper 

spiritual life, a new dependence on prayer. 

It IS evident that conduct will not remain what 

It was betore. It requires no proof that if we are 

setting nearer to God that we are at the same 

time getting farther from the world. 

ât will define the difference between the 

old standard and the new It is tho purpose of 

this paper to suggest that instead of seeing how 

far we can lean over to the world without losing 

grip on Jesus Christ that we try how near 

we can get to him. That will change our whole 

basis of discussion of conduct. 

Concrete illustrations will make clear the difference 

between the two standards of conduct. 

Some time was taken at the recent Synod in 

discussing the question whether Christians might 

use the street cars on Sabbath in going to church; 

It is not necessary to the purpose here to analyze 

the argument used nor to show how far it would 

lead a Christian into the world, if followed out. 

About this there might be difference of opinion, 

but surely no difference in the view that nothing 

was settled for those who listened to the 

discussion. 

Nor does it seem as if anything in the way of 

conduct can be finallysettled if the question at 

issue is how far the Christian can go without 

ceasing to be a Christian. If the discussion had 

run through a day we might have been no nearer 

a conclusion. If members live Ave miles from 

church, they must stay at home, have a conveyance 

of their own, or use the trains. The real 

question lies in the premise. 

Then we have the question of the theater and 

theatricals. The Presbyterian bodies from the 

General Assembly, up or down, have united in 

condemning these things as unworthy of Christians, 

but Christians attend the theaters, or the 

good theaters, and church schools cultivate theatricals. 

The question discussed is how far we 

can go in dramatic exhibitions without dishonoring 

Jesus Christ and leading others in paths 

which end in the destruction of their souls. The 

laws of the churches are specific, but they are 

not the standard for the members. Here also, 

we might discuss long and earnestly how far 

one may safely walk in the broad road with 

the' world and we would not get a conclusion 

that would be final. 

Then we have dancing. Hull House, in Chicago, 

cultivates dancing for the upl.ft of the 

children of the neighborhood; Chicago has introduced 

it in some schools.. The church condemns 

it. Therefore we have the discussion about how 

much of the dancing feature we can practice 

without being guilty of causing the little ones 

to stumble, provided that comes into the discussion. 

Some draw the line on pig-in-the-parlor, 

some bring the Virginia Reel into the list of what 

the Christian can do without endangering his 

soul. Wlhen we get into what the dictionary and 

the world define as dancing, we have little left 

only our own inclinations to furnish a dead line 

and therefore discussion of the exa'ct hair line 

between east) and westy where the Christian 

must turn back, gets no finalresult. 

Then we have the voting question. "On how 

many things and under how many circumstances 

may the Christian vote without committing sin," 

does not flnd a satisfactory answer. Now it may 

seem clear that if the Covenanter Church is to 

hold its place among the churches and serve the 

purpose of its Lord that we need to have answers 

to these questions that will be binding 

on the consciences of the members. 

It does not seem to the writer that we ever 

find the settlement while we are searching for 

the boundary stones on the world's side of our 

possessions. The wortd is very skillful in moving 

the stakes and trying to persuade us that the 

new location is the old landmark and no one 

of us is free from the influence of the world in 

making up our decision. 

The new standard of conduct will be on the 

Christ side of our domains. If the forward movement 

is to have enduring place we shall discuss 

less how far we may safely get from God, 

and how near we can get to him. The question 

in regard to certain actions will cease to he 

whether there is harm in them, but what there 

is in them that will glorify God. We are coming 

to believe in pure food and questionable food is 

ruled out of the market. God is just as particular 

about what we do as we are about what we 

eat. In this world with its opportunity for splendid 

actions there is no need to spend our time 

on the questionable. Skating near the edge shows 

skill, but not wisdom. When you notice that your 

skate track leads someone else where he slips 

over the edge, it is a warning to keep on unquestioned 

places. 

It is the practical acceptance of a new standard 

of conduct that will put to the test the new spiritual 

life. The practical pragmatism which is making 

its appeal to aH of us would make ethics 

purely an Individual question in which I have no 

accountability for the consequences of my act be. 

yond the effect on myself. Getting near to our 

ILord, living in him, will give us a new measurement 

in which we may all agree. 

THE WO'RLD MOVES. 

The Washington correspondent of the Pittaburgh 

Chronicle-Telegraph writes on June 22: 

"The attitude of northern and southern Democrats, 

respectively, towards the negro citizens, 

and that of Republicans as well, is strikingly 

shown in the vote on the confirmation of Robert 

H. Terrell to be a judge of the District of Columbia 

Municipal Court. Judge Terrell is a colored 

man, originally appointed to the local bench by 

President Taft, and his record was so satisfactory 

that President Wilson reappointed him. Confirmation 

was fought bitterly by several southern 

Democratic Senators, notably Vardaman, of 

Mississippi, and much pressure was brought to 

bear on the President to withdraw the nomination, 

but after weeks of delay, it was confirmed. 

It perhaps shows how the race feeling is in 

the South that on Thursday Senators Gore, 

of Oklahoma, and Williams, of Mississippi, 

asked the Senate to remove the injunction of secrecy 

from their votes on the confirmation of 

Judge Terrell, and a motion prevailed to remove 

the injunction entirely and print the vote in the 

Congressional Record. The nomination was confirmed 

by a vote of 39 to 24, every Republican 

present voting for confirmation, while every 

southern Democrat present voted against it, and 

with them were Senators Lee, of Maryland, Newlands 

and Pittman, of Nevada, and Reed, of Missouri. 

The following northern and western Democrats 

voted for confirmation: Chilton, of West 

Virginia, Pomerene, of Ohio, Hughes and Martine, 

of New Jersey, Kern and Shively, of 

Indiana, Lewis, of Illinois, Hollis, of New iHampshire, 

Johnson, of Maine, Walsh of Montana, 

Shaftroth and Thomas, of Colorado, and Lane, of 

Oregon."

SYRACUSE, X. Y. 

On the oven.ng of June 18, 1914, a 

very pretty home wedding occurred 

at the home of Elder Charles Dougall, 

when his daughter, Gertrude, was 

married to iMr. Charles Eugene 

Wright. The ceremony was performed 

by Rev. A. A. Wylie. Leading the 

bridal party were Miss Helen Park 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol, 61. 

vitations among the campers, who are 

quite numerous during fruit season. 

ing days are ended. Her devastaUng 

These invitations are so worded as to in our midst. Such an example of the spirit has ambled on. In a word 

and Howard Kelso. Miss Ruth Dougall, 

sister of the -bride, was the those who receive them. The peach great inspiration to us each one. The 

be in themselves a gospel message to consecrated life should indeed be a Madam Skunk is dead. 

bridesmaid and Mr. Kenneth Wicks harvest will open about August 1st, Father's afflicting hand is lying heavily 

on many of our number. Mother NORTHERN PRESBYTERY, 

BALLYMONEY, IRELAND. 

acted as best man. 

and will last for about two months. 

After the ceremony, the happy Many strangers will remain in the valley 

until its close. 

nace of affliction for many years, and 

Cathcart, who has been in the fur 

Annual Conference in Ballymoney, 

couple were congratulated by their 

many friends, more than one hundred Mr. Frank W. Last and his wife, suffers severely at times, is an object 

A most successful Conference was 

being present. Following the wedding formerly Miss Grace Hamilton George, lesson to us of the sustaining grace held on Tuesday, July 7th. The audience 

was large and appreciative- the 

feast, the bride and groom left for a surprised us all on a recent Sabbath and love of God. Mother Curry, who 

trip along the Great Lakes. After morning by appearing at our services. seemed to be rapidly nearing the end, weather was ideal; the papers were 

their return they will reside on East They came over from their home in has rallied and strong hopes are entertained 

of her recovery. J. R. Stew 

of a high order, and the interval for 

Colvin street. 

Scottsdale, Arizona, to spend a little 

time in a much needed rest, and to art's son, Walter, still has his arm 

tea and social intercourse was great 

HEMET, CAL. 

look over the conditions here. They bound in a sling, as the result of a ly enjoyed, by everyone. Although 

The work of the Hemet congregaton 

has gone on quietly but uninter 

most welcome as permanent resi 

Paul White recently sustained severe swing in the surrounding districts, 

are welcome visitors, and would he broken and dislocated elbow joint. farming operations were in full 

ruptedly throughout the spring and dents. They report Mrs. George as internal injuries, by his team becoming 

unmanageable and throwing him 

there was a respectable representation 

at the meeting of the tillers 

summer, and has not been without evidences 

of the Divine favor, and evi 

family well. They are hoping to dis 

from the vehicle, striking his head on 

in usual health, and the rest of her 

dent marks of progress. A very helpful 

communion was enjoyed early in soon, that they may locate where we bruises. 'He is resting as well as Portrush included a number of our 

pose of their property in. Arizona a stone, besides receiving numerous of the soil. The contingency from 

May, with Dr. J. S. McGaw as 'the have a congregation. We hope when possible under the circumstanc-;s. brethern from the Scottish Church, 

assistant. His messages were appropriate 

and were delivered with unc 

good fortune to receive them, but EXTRA!! 

EXTRA!!! 

the time comes, that it may be our 

among whom were Rev. J. T. Potts, 

B.A., and Rev. A. C. Gregg, B.D., 

tion. He also gave two public addresses, 

one on "The Bible in the Pub 

very valuable addition to the work 

wherever they may go they will he a MADAM SKUNK DEAD. 

who kindly took part in the Conference. 

The proceedings, which were 

(One of our ministers' hennery was 

lic Schools," and the other on "Man ing force of the congregation. 

seriously menaced by the visits of a 

Traps"—a temperance lecture. Both 

characterized with enthusiasm and 

were well received, and were heard by 

WINCHESTER, KANS. 

skunk, and this is the story which he 

unanimity, were presided over by the 

large audiences. We felt that his work 

On the first Sabbath after his resenturn from Synod, our pastor preach 

were away on a visit, of the tragedy 

to his wife and children, who 

Rev. J. R. Wright, B.A. 

strengthened our cause in the community. 

Several of our women are 

ed to us on the Spiritual Outlook for 

Under separate cover I am sending 

of the skunk's death. We are sorry 

active in the W. C. T. U. work, Mrs. 

the coming year of the Covenanter not to be able to reproduce the penmade 

illustrations.—Ed.) 

which you will find a report of the 

you "The Coleraine Chronicle," in 

Calderwood being president of the local 

union. Our influence is being de 

Church, as presented at Synod. The 

following Sabbath our delegate, Mr. T. 4.30 a. m., Monday, July 6.—The meeting. 

cidedly felt in the prohibition fight 

C. Weir, gave a report of Synod. God ruthless ravisher of our juvenile fowl The "Home Rule" question is not 

that is on at the present time. Many 

is blessing this portion of his heritage 

with material blessings in an upon our flock are ceased. Seven 

is no more. Her dastardly attacks 

yet settled. The government is mad 

well informed observers regard the 

upon its idol. Heedless of warnings 

prospect for the success of the Prohibition 

Amendment this fall as very 

good. 

Under the direction of Mr. L. M. 

Woodside as Superintendent and Mr. 

W. Oswald Morrow as Assistant, the 

Sabbath School has made a very good 

record, both for attendance and character 

of work done. Special attention 

is being given by some of the classes 

to the study of the Shorter Catechism, 

not merely committing the questions, 

but a careful study of their teaching. 

The young people also meet each Sabba,th 

evening for one hour preceding 

the preaching service for the study 

of the distinctive teaching of our own 

church. We ure now studying the 

"Reformed Presbyterian 'Catechism'" 

authorized by the Synod in 1912. The 

pastor has charge of this work. Wednesday 

evening prayer meetings are 

well attended and are an interesting 

and profitable feature of our work. 

The Sabbath School not long since 

spent a day in the foot hills. A most 

bountiful dinner waa enjoyed, and the 

take Up "The Immigrant Forces." A 

rest of the day was spent in mountain 

climbing, sight seeing, and in other 

ways as tastes dictated. 

The apricot harvest, the largest 

ever gathered in the valley, which is 

coming. to . a close, brought a large 

number of transients to the valley, 

among them several Covenanters from 

Santa Ana, Los Angeles and other 

places. These all attend our services 

with a good degree of regularity, and 

are welcome additions to our audiences. 

A number of the members interested 

themselves in distributing in 

abundant harvest of small grain, 

and with a few more timely rains, a 

heavy corn crop will be assured. On 

the evening of June 29th, the Geneva 

Glee Club was greeted by a large and 

appreciative audience. The programe, 

which was a lively one from 

start to finish, was enthusiastically 

received. We had been anticipating 

an enjoyable evening and were not 

disappointed. Winchester feels a special 

interest in the Club, as three of 

its members, Messrs. White, Smith 

and Weir, are members of our congregation. 

Mr. S. A. Milligan and wife, 

of our Santa Ana 'Congregation, recently 

visited relatives and friends 

in the congregation. The L. M. S., 

at its July meeting gave a reception 

for Miss Elma French, our returned 

missionary. Refreshments of ice 

cream and cake were served, and four 

misses dressed in Oriental costumes 

assisted in serving. The Society has 

completed the study of 'The King's 

Business," and is now preparing to 

large number of choice books have 

been recently placed in the Congregation's 

library. Our preliminary Bible 

Reading Contest was held on the evening 

of the 15th inst. The winner 

of the contest, Mr. Paul White, will 

represent us in the contest held at 

the Presbyterian Convention, which 

meets at Stafford, August 18-20. Miss 

Elma French will also be a delegate 

to the convention. We greatly appreciate 

in our Young People's Society, 

the presence of students and 

teachers who have been absent during 

the winter and spring. Especially 

are we glad to have Miss French 

youthful chickens dismally done to 

death in the dank darkness of deepest 

night are avenged. 

This is the house that Jack built. 

This is the chick that grew in the 

house that Jack built. 

This is the skunk that ate the 

chicks that grew in the house that 

Jack built. 

This is the trap that caught the 

skunk that ate the chicks that grew 

in the house that Jack built. 

This is the gun that shot the skunk 

that was caught in the trap where 

she ate the 'chicks that grew in the 

her circuit is travelled, her marches 

are remitted, her walks are interrupted, 

her strolls are given over, her 

promenades are intermitted, her jaunts 

are suspended, her ambulations are 

surceased. No longer will she roam, 

rove, range, or gadabout. Her prowl' 

from friends and foes, British politicians 

(we had almost called them 

statesmen—they are anything but 

that) have forced a crisis upon this 

country which threatens to plunge the 

nation into the horrors of civil war. 

We appreciate the sympathy of the 

Covenanter brethren oh your side. 

The tension in Ulster is becoming 

alarming, but the Lord may soon 

shatter our fears, and again frustrate 

the cunningly devised plans of a pro- 

Romish Cabinet. R. HOLMES. 

Ballymoney, July 14. 

Care and discrimination are exercised 

in managing the advertising department 

of the Christian Nation, and 

we must be first convinced that an 

advertiser is worthy of confidence 

house that Jack built. 

This is the spade that dug the grave 

to bury the skunk that the pistol 

shot that the trap caught where she 

ate the chicks that grew in the house 

that Jack built. 

Madam 'Mephitis Mephitica belonged 

to the numerous family of the Mustelidae 

and true to her name was proficient 

in making a muss. Though a and patronage before his order.is ac ' 

true skunk, she was also a hog. It cepted. We cannot agree to become 

took 3 or 4 chicks at a time to satisfy 

guarantor, nor to adjust petty misunderstandings, 

but for a subscriber 

her appetite. But now her peregrinations 

are o'er, her wanderings are 

whose account is l

July 29, 1914. 


1 


Lesson VII. August 16, 1914. 

THE WICKED HUSBANDMAN. 


Golden Text.—The stone which the builders 

rejected, the same was made the head of the 

corner. 'Matthew 21:42 

Lesson Text—Matthew 21:33-46. 

Time—April A. D. 30. 'Place.—Jerusalem. 

Suitable Psalms.—118:16-20, 2, 21, 45. 

Exposition.—The golden text is quoted in somewhat 

different language in several places in the 

Bible. It is one of the best to teach us the kingship 

ot Christ and it is a good verse with which 

to bear witness. It is a verse that our church 

ought to love for it tells so plainly and so beautifully 

of the headship of Christ and the honor 

that is his. 

Christ's mediatorial headship is universal and 

complete. In a special sense he is head over the 

church. 

Jesus Christ has a good title to the throne. It 

belongs to him because of the perfection of his 

qualifications. These constitute his own inherent 

right to rule. He naturally takes his place at 

the head just as one in a crowd naturally assumes 

leadership because best qualified. 

The kingship belongs to Christ because he has 

been prepared for the position. You might say 

that God prepared him a king in Jesus Christ. He 

was bom a Jew, but he is not a Jew today. He is 

as much an American as a Jew and as much an 

African as an American. He is the man without 

a country in this world and the brother of every 

man. He is the man whose country is over 

yonder where there are neither Jews nor Greeks. 

There are neither rich nor poor. All are in one 

class and nationality. The class is "Redeemed 

Slaves." The nationality is "Chistians of the 

Kingdom of Heaven." 

Then more than that he was prepared for the 

position of king by the life that he lived among 

men while in the world. He was to rule over 

men so he lived as a man till he knew men as 

no other has known them. 

The kingship belongs to Christ because of his 

inherent right as Creator. You say of a garden 

that you have planted and tended that it is yours. 

•you can give others right to go and gather there 

or you can refuse. You can dig up or you can 

water and cultivate. It is yours. It is that way 

with the world and the universe that Christ has 

made. It is his. 

The kingship is his by right of actual purchase. 

"Ought not Christ to have suffered these things 

and to have entered into his 'glory" 

His title to the throne is made sure by the will 

of GoA the Father. "God also hath highly exalted 

him and given him a name that is above every 

name, that at the name of Jesus every- knee 

should bow and every tongue confess." 

To make things definite, let us say that this 

nation—the United States of America—has refused 

to recognize the kingship of Christ. It is as 

though this nation were saying, "I am monarch 

of all I survey. My right there is none to dlb 

pute." But the Spirit of God says, "He that sitteth 

in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have 

them in derision." "Ask or me and I will give 

thee the nations for thine inheritance." 

This nation has refused the headship of Christ 

by framing its constitution on the authority of 

the aggregate body of citizens instead of on the 

authority of Christ, the rightful king. 

This nation has refused to recognize the headship 

of Christ by refusing to recognize his laws 

and in making laws contrary to his law. 

The Sabbath laws, the liquor laws, the divorce 

laws, the unscriptural oath, the "no religious test 

act" and many others show plainly what the spirit 

of the nation is and how they are going contrary 

to God's way. 

But in spite of all this, Christ is king even 

though they do not recognize him. He is ruling 

' builds us fault that bore King. world what well of He enanter and great tion. sible The bringing So has is men the of and movements Men story plainly a bringing our gone ought his wanted bitter turned wall how are hearts. the that of against away to how fruit coming of nation them away have sin that gave protection into making Christ carefully of He came to a from sin. to men the him digs hand be. see the into of going far Ho as the every and It God that about King the feet we country men's plants was right the waters on vineyard 'can it prepared chance of and his through great lives road see the every not and the it. people. Great to in word work tells 


pos- He no the Cov 

na- 

time oi gathering fruit has come. The servants 

have come to the vineyard and how much fruit 

have they gathered How hard have they worked 

at the harvesting How much have they suffered 

and sacrificed in the gathering No one will ever 

know but God till the last day. They were beaten 

and starved and burned. They died for Him whom 

they loved and who sent them out to gather. 

How is it with you Which side are you on 

Are you among those who are trying with all 

their might to gather fruit for God Are you risking 

everything or even anything for God Is it 

costing you anything to be a Christian Is it 

bringing persecution to you in any form because 

you are trying to please Christ instead of the 

world Christ came to claim us as the fruit of 

his planting—what are you doing to gather in the 

fruit of the vine which is Christ Jesus 

Do you think that it was a great risk that God 

ran when he sent his son into the world to save 

men Do you think that Christ was running a 

great risk when he came to save his people He 

ran no risk. He came to certain death. From our 

standpoint it looked like a risk but to Christ it 

was not. We did not know how it was gong to 

turn out, hut he did. 

Are you willing to do for Christ what he has 

done for you Are you willing to drink of the 

cup that he has drunk of Do not answer hastily 

for it is a bitter cup but he asks us to drink it. 

The world is not to remain in the hands of 

the wicked always. The time is coming when 

Satan will no longer rule in the world as he seems 

to do now. Christ is abiding his time, but his 

time is coming just as surely as the sun rises 

and when it comes there is to be a great casting 

out and the woild will no longer be in the hands 

of Satan and wicked men but in the hands of 

Christ and his people. 

What are you doing to bring that time about 

Are you bringing it about in your neighborhood 

today If you are and all other Christians are, 

then the time is not far distant. 

Those who will not help in with the kingdom 

of Christ are the losers. It does not pay to resist 

Jesus Christ. You may get ahead in some things, 

hut in the end you will find yourself far behind 

even though you are left unmolested for many 

years to work out the fruits of sin. 

The man or the nation that runs up against 

Christ finds that he has come up to a stone wall 

and that there is no breaking through. You can 

go to one side or the other for a long ways sometimes 

but when you start ahead where Christ has 

set himself to block the way then you need beware. 

When the Stone falls on a man or a nation that 

is the end. How many nations nave been ground 

to powder and scattered to the winds and are 

forgotten today—even the great nations of the 

world. 

tower for, Helen "For the watchman." Now the 

vineyard is all ready—beautiful, safe and ready 

for some one to work and enjoy. This clothespin 

is the owner. He sends for some husbandmen— 

men who know how to care for vineyards. These 

sticks are they. The vineyard is such a wonderfully 

flne one everyone would want to rent it, 

but the owner 'chooses certain ones. He says 

they may rent the vineyard but must pay him so 

much fruit when the grapes are ripe. Then the 

owner goes away into a distant country. 

At this other end of the sand teble these boxes 

are the homes in the country to which the owner 

of the vineyard goes. These sticks are his servants, 

and this white one is his son." it is the 

fall of th© year, probably September. "The grapes 

are ripe by this time surely;" the owner says to 

his servants, "so I want you men to go to the 

husbandmen and collect the fruit." Here come 

the servants to the vineyard. Will the husbandmen 

treat them kindly, George "I'd think so." 

iSee what they do. They take this firstservant 

and beat him, then send him away without 

any fruit. Another servant they kill, and at the 

other they cast stones, wounding him badly. 

What would you expect the owner to do, Ellsworth 

"Go down and kill the husbandmen." 

But he still has patience, and sends more servants. 

The husbandmen treat them the same 

way—beating some, killing some, and stoning 

the rest. Does the owner care, Bud "He must." 

Yes, the owner cares a great deal more than you 

or I can know. "What shall I do I will send 

my beloved son. They will reverence my son.' 

This son is so good and noble, the father thinks 

the husbandmen will surely be kind to him. Here 

comes the son toward the vineyard. As the 

husbandmen see him in the distance they say 

among themselves, "This is the heir; come, let 

us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance." 

And they cast him out of the vineyard and itill 

him. Now what will the father do, Alvin "He 

will surely kill them now." Yes, he will utterly 

destroy these wicked husbandmen and turn the 

vineyard over to others who will be faithful. 

This world is God's vineyard. Who are the 

husbandmen, Mary "We are." And who is 

the son he sends "Jesus." The Jewish Nation 

refused to accept Jesus and crucified him, so 

the Nation was destroyed. Anyone who refuses 

to accept Jesus as their Saviour is one of these 

twicked husbandmen. To' reject Christ is to crucify 

him. Do you want to be classed with the 

wicked husbandmen or with the friends of Jesus 

A story is told about when Solomon was building 

that beautiful Tem-ple in Jerusalem. The men 

were fittingthe stones together. We will make 

a tiny building with these stones on the table. 

There was one stone which was oddly shaped. It 

would not fitin any place. The builders tried 

it this way and that, but it was not the right 

Lesson How VIL many men who have been August counted 16, 1914. the shape. Finally they threw it to one side and 

great men LESSON of the world FOR THE and who CHILDREN have ruled with left It there. The Temple was a long time in 

an iron hand By as Anna tyrants Pritchard have heard George. the summons, building and this stone became covered with 

"Come!" THE and there WICKED was no HUSBANDMEN. 

resisting. They went moss. We can place moss on this stone. Now 

to meet their God. Matthew It is 21:33-46. a terrible thing to fall the time has come for placing the corner stone 

nto Did the you hands ever of refuse God when a gift he and has then set himself afterward for What is that, Ellis "The chief stone in the 

find your destruction. that it was what Are you like really the wanted Pharisees most who of building." lYes, and all the people come to see 

all perceive Today's that Christ lesson is speaking about people against who you refuse Do the corner stone laid, but the workmen cannot 

to you accept see that the you greatest are resisting gift God Christ's has to rule offer. in your find it, search as they may. Finally some one 

life'' 'First If we you will do have see that one then of Jesus' it is time stories. give A says, "Perhaps that stone covered with moss 

man up and plants make a vineyard. an unconditional What grows surrender in a to vineyard 

Remember, Mittie unconditional "Grapes" surrender You may is each far stand better They try it, and it just fits. The stone the build 

the which the builders rejected, is the corner stone." 

one ban of complete these leafy defeat. twigs in the sand on the table, ers rejected is the head of the corner. They could 

for grape vines. Place them in nice even rows. not finishwithout it. Can we get along without 

Then he encloses it with a dense hedge. Of what Jesus, Elmer No, some people think they can, 

use is the hedge, James "To keep out-cattle." 

Yes and wild beasts too. So we will plant these 

prickly twigs all around the vineyard. In the 

center he huilds a press for the grapes. In this 

corner he builds a tower, about forty feet high. 

but the time comes when they need him badly. 

To be truly happy we must have Jesus. To reach 

heaven, we must have Jesus. Would you want 

to die without Jesus' hand holding yours, Grace 

It would be terrible. Jesus is the corner stone in 

We will make it of these stones. What is the this world and in heaven too. What is our Golden 

Text, John "The stone which the builders 

rejected, the same was made the head of the 

corner." Do not let us reject Jesus, but hold fast 

to Montclair, him all the N. way. J.

« THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. ei. 

Young People's Tonic '"''"''' '° ^^'"'^ ^" ^^"''^'" Prayer Meeting Topic ^'l everywhere aii around me. 

° •*^ ^ character and not the opposite. '' ., , \\ here shall I go, tc whom shall 

FOR -\UGUST i6. ^\ny social advantage that we may FOR AUGUST 19. j flge" It is the utterly forsak- 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. possess like personal magnetism, a By the Rev. J. AI. Johnston. ing of sin and turning to Christ 

Our Social Life for Christ. Luke cultivated voice, a musical educa- Job's Surrender to God.—Job 7. that brings alvati n to the soul. 

^4-13-^5 ^^^^ should be used for the work 20. ^Ve have no promise of being savr. 

1 ' » M O O o^ Christ. ^ r. „,„. vnlnntarv ^^ ^" °^^ ^^"^- în must be re- 

Psalms:—37:1-4, No. 98; 84:5- T • , , I- It: was voluntary. , ji, ,1 , 

•^ ^^ ' t J jj^ respect to many social pleas- .^ , ^ nounced and by the grace of God 

8 \o 226- IA6-T.-7 \o ^Qc;- TIG- 2. It was complete. , 1 j •, ,. 

o, -NO. ^û, 140.3 /, .\o. 395, 119. jjj.gg 1- .^yg niust ggase to do evil and learn 

Part 2, 1-4, No. 319; 102:14.17, I. A Christian should recog- 3- It was unconditional. to do well. Obey the message of 

Xo. 269. ' nize the necessity of a margin. Psalms, 6:1-3. No. 10. 130:1-5, Peace, believe in the Lord Jesus 

Parallels:—Heb. 13:2; Job 31: A child, taking his first ocean No. 362. 25:3-6. No. 61. 32:1-7. and live. 

32; I Pet. 4:9; Mark 9:41; Rom. voyage, might naturally suppose Xo. 78. 51:5-7. No. 145. 139:1-6- Youngstown, Ohio. 

,T , ^ TT 1 that the mariner would hug the v^ -,8^, " 

12:13; Heb. 13:16; Heb. 11:24- ^.^^^ "Of course we will want "^"pj^^^^^ Gem 32:9, 10. i PRIZE FOOD 

25; Eccl. 4:9-10; I Cor. 3:16-17; to coast along in sight of the land." Qj^ron 21'8 Job 40-4 5/ Ps. 38: Palatable, Economical, Nourishing. 

John 2:1-2; Luke 11:37-40; Luke But the hardy sailor points the jg.pg ^j'.^' Ps'51:3,'4. Ps. 69:5^ 

14:13-14; I Tim. 5:6; Matt. 6:33. prow of his vessel straig^ht toward p^' jjg.r Ps i^q-^ Ps 142:2. '^ Nebraska woman has outlined 

Everyone of us is endowed with the courses where the breezes are p^ g.^ 

the prize food in a few words, and 

social instincts and these instincts ^^^ saltiest and the waters the j_ It was voluntary. The great that from personal experience. She 

demand satisfaction. We all hke a f^^^'^' "Plf^ty of sea-room" is ^^^-^^ ^f ^^^ ^^^^ ^f jol, ^ppe^rs writes: 

his cry. He knows well that along , . r ,, p-irct- tn sVinw that „ , . 

good time and delight in the com- j^ ^ dano-erous promontories '° ^ ° ' ° , ^^^t^-" °"'- 1°"^ experience with 

, . ^ , . . T. • .. aant,erous promontories ^^^ ^^^ because he is good r,-^ w t- 1 

panionship of friends. It is a nat- jut out here and there not all • . . r ^ - , a „f Crape-Auts, i cannot say enough 

' ^ uicic, iiuL .111 Jg ^^^ exempt from trials and af- . . 

Ural human 'craving, for God never guarded by friendly light-houses, flj^-tio^jg which come to us while in **^ favor. We have used this 

meant men to dwell apart. "No Hidden rocks may lie concealed ^•^^ ^^^^ Second the book illus- ^°^'^ almost continually for seven 

man liveth to himself." Instead of only a few feet below the water ^^^^^^ ^^^^ however high the mor- years. 

advocating a narrow exclusiveness, surface. Shifting shoals may lurk ^j j^^^j ^^ ^ ^^^ ^^^ be, he needs "We sometimes tried other ad- 

Christ himself attended feasts and behirid the garments of a treacher- ^^^^^j^^^ sanctification. Job's con- êrtised breakfast foods but we inmade 

feasts for others. Our nor- ous fog. ihe wise mariner puts a r_^^- ^, „î„„fo„, w^ o-j-,,^ "i 

° '^ fession was voluntary, tie says, i • , . . a t^ r •\t f 

mal development demands fellow- wide margin between his ship and ^^^^ ginned " He willingly gave ^ ^ returnea to urape-iNuts as 

ship with friends. the dangers of the shore. himself up to the Lord. While it ^^^ ^'^°^^ palatable, economical and 

Any pastor makes a mistake The wise Christian young men j^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^.^^ ^^ ^ît nourishing of all. 

who seeks to suppress this inclina- and women also put a wide margin jôrd unless the Lord draws him "When I quit tea and coffee and 

tion and no church or young peo- between themselves and the ques- ^^^ j^ j^ ^j^^ ^^^^ ^1^^^ ^,^ must give began to use Postum and Grapepie's 

society can long exist which tionable pleasures of life. They „„,,î„„.- +^ u;, „^„.:^„ tv,o t ^,-^ ^t 

^ , •', • • r j , . , , - , ,j ourselves to his service, ihe Lord Xuts, I was almost a nervous 

makes no adequate provision for do not try to live as near the world ,„„ „. ^, „,^„ ^^ ,„„^ , •„, 

does not compel men to love nim ,,,_„„i, t „,„. _- ;_„;t„ki„ r r-nuM 

this part of the activities of their as possible and still be counted ^^.^:^^^^ têir wills 

irritable 1 could 

members. A vigorous social com- Christians, but they "seek the deep ^^ t, , ,„,.„ '],»+« "Ot ^êep nights, had no interest in 

mittee can do a great deal to keep waters of a profound Christian ex- "what shall I do unto thee" '^ê. 

the young people of the church perience." Such an intention will, rpj^-^ question sets forth Job's com- ^'-^fter using Grape-Nuts a short 

from undesirable social pleasures, undoubtedly, bar the theatre, the pj^^^ surrender unto the Lord, time I began to improve and all 

By social contact Christian young cards and the dance from our so- t , •„„ , „ , „„^,. i,-^ yr^ , ^ i^„„, , •, , ,• a 

^ , ^ , ^ • • 1 rr ir J j: r^, • - Looking back over his hfe he knew these ailments have disappeared 

people can find a way of access in- cial lite, ii defy any Christian to ,..-,„ „„ ^+u; fu-^f v,= .-^,,1^ 

,. . there was nothing that he could „„j „„,„ t-,tTi q ^,.,M wntnnn Mv 

to the hearts and lives of those who carry a religious earnc.ness into ,^ ^^^^ .^^^ ^^ ^^^,^ ,^^ -d "O I -- ^ well woma . My 

otherwise would not be attracted to the circle of any of these amuse- -^^ sacrifice that he could make *^^'° *""'"e" '^^ê been almost raisthe 

church. Young people away ments. Without exception it will therefore he gives himself com- ed on Grape-Nuts, which they eat 

from home who are without sap his spirituality. p^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ -^^^^ three times a day. 

friends but who are looking for H. Whatever lessens our influ- ^^^^^ ^^ surrender ourselves to "They are pictures of health and 

clean, healthy enjoyment, can gain ence with others must be ruled out. ôd 'but somehow we realize no have never had the least symptom 

new ties for those which have been The books we read, the compan- jHtual benefit from the surren- „. ,,„^, . ,,^„y, ^ên through 

broken in the old home and church ions we keep, the places we go, der we have made. If wc would °' ''°"''^ *""^''' " " ^ I L 

circles. No committee in the Young even the clothes we wear—all these only examine our hearts a httle '^^'"^ ^'^^'^ whooping 

People's Society is of more import- questions must be 'settled in the ^^^^ closely perhaps we would find '""""^S^ ^^^^ ''°"^'^ '^*^'" ^''^^^" 

ance than the social committee if light of our responsibility to oth- that our surrender is not complete ^'"ts when all else failed. 

the work is religiously motived, if ers. We should not do anything 3 Unconditional. "What shall "Grape-Nuts food has saved docthey 

work with the definite object that in any way affects hurtfully a j do" implies that Job was willing tor bills and has been, therefore, a 

of winning souls to the fellowship clear, earnest witness for Christ, that God should submit the terms ^^,, economical food for us" . 

of the church and to the church's On the other hand things right in ^n which he should surrender. Job ""' '""""f P t Co Bat 

Lord and Master. Nothing binds themselves may take time that could not tell what to offer or "'^ ^'"^^ ^ "^ 

a young man or woman to a church should be used in positive Christian where to turn yet he felt in his ^'e Creek, Mich. Read "The Road 

like intimate friendship with a work. j^^^^^ something must be done. He to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a 

band of consecrated, compamona- Let us make ourselves personal- makes no condition, he only begs to Reason." 

ble young people. Few churches ly attractive; let us enjoy ourselves know the Lord's terms, "What Ever read the above letter A new 

have ful, of too course, little. much We that social should this life. be care- con- Most cial name thoroughly hfe of a Christ, means but let our of us glorifying Saviour. make our the so- do most shall to in escape I his do" mind I have The was question sinned. "What Thou can upper- I are interest. one genuine, appears true from and time full to of time. human They

July 29, 1914. 


N o t e ; 

'«**Mrs. Eda S. E. McKee, of Pittsburgh, 

is summering at Na'hant, Mass. 

***Rev. J. 'M. Johnston's address 

is now 1023 Hawthorn^ street, 

Wthenpoon Cfte PKsbpterlan Board or anr of of hi 


"GOOD BUSINESS." 

Bide., Philadelphij publication Depoaitories 

***IMiss Mary S. Coleman, of Allegheny, 

is spending her vacation visit 

slphia ] 

Our ministers have for thirty years kept the members of the 

ing her brothers at New Concord, 

' Hopkinton and Blanchard. 

Church supplied through the pages of the Christian Nation with reading 

matter, the preparation of which costs them study, and time, and 

*'**Rev. and Mrs. Robert Park and 

family, of Parnassus, are spending 

their vacation in Little Rock, Arkansas, 

visiting relatives of Mrs. Park. and secular publications, theirs is a class of work which brings good 

strength, and the giving up of many desirable things. On literary 

**'*The Allegheny church is undergoing 

extensive repairs, but the re 

financial returns. They did their work, they are still doing it, some 

pairs are not of such a character as of them devoting more than a full day every week to it, without any 

to interfere with regular services. financial compensation whatever. The world would not call that good THE ATTLEBORO SANITARIUM 

***Acoording to the appointment of business on their part. 

Kansas Presbytery, the commission 

for the purpose met on June 17, 1914, 

and Rev. G. M. Robb was duly installed 

over Quinter congregation, 

Kansas.—G. R. McBurney, Moderator. 

***The Rev. William J. Dauerty, 

who graduated from the Seminary in 

1879, and who afterwards went to the 

Presbyterian Church, died on Tuesday, 

JiSy 21st, in Columbus, New 

•sJersey, where his only son is pastor 

of the Presbyterian church. 

***The Rev. W. W. Carithers started 

ed back to the I ndian Mission on 

Monday, July 20th. His visit with 

friends in Pittsburgh was prolonged 

for some time by a sudden illness 

which attacked him on his way to 

the ordination of his nephew. Rev. B. 

K. Patton, on the evening of June 26. 

*'"*Elder Robert Speer, of our New 

Castle congregation, died Tuesday, 

July 15th, at his home. New Castle, 

Pa. He was in his 88th year. The 

funeral was conducted by the pastor 

in the Neshannock United Presbyterian 

Church and he was laid to 

rest in its cemetery, where his wife 

had been buried about four years ago. 

***The Coulterville, III, Republican, 

gave a very full and interesting account 

of a reception tendered to Rev. 

W. C. McClurkin and wife on May 27. 

Revs. J. C. French and H. G. Poster 

vere present, and the expercises were 

participated in by R. K. Wisely, Miss 

Edith Leemon, J. W. Moore, Walter 

Scott Warnock, Mrs. Mary C. Sturdivant, 

Mrs. S. J. Edgar, Miss Edna 

Emig, Miss Kathryn Morton, D. C. Edsar, 

and Dr. Chesnut. Mr. McClurkin 

PURE RICH BLOOD 

PREVENTS 

DISEASE 

responded for himself and wife, and 

after the benediction, there were refreshments. 

.Bad blood is responsible for more 

ailments than anything' else. It 

causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, 

weak, tired, languid feelings 

and worse troubles. 

Hood's Sarsaparilla has been 

Wonderfully successful in purifying 

and enriching the blood, removing 

scrofula and other humors, and 

building np the whole system. Take' 

It-give it to all the family so as to 

avoid illness. Get it today. 

purchase their services; but for the sake of Christ and the Church this 

band of consecrated and indefatigable men and women gladly make 

their splendid contribution to the maintenance and upbuilding of our 

Church paper. * '\ '*- 

And yet this is ALL good business. The State thinks it is good 

*•" I w tires, lampg, sundries, etc. from our big handsome 

catalog:. It's free. It contains "combination offers" 

free to the Christian Nation, his personal needs being provided for by for re-fitting your old bicycle like new at very low cost. 

his earnings on outside papers of very large circulation. 

Also much useful bicycle information. Send for it. ,. 

LOW FACTORY PRlCESdjracttoyou.Nooneelse'can 

And to help establish the Kingdom of God by supporting the 

, — — . • I. — offer such values and such 

E C Z E M A 

Covenanter cause, any co-operation given to the Christian Nation, by terms. You cannot afford to buy a bicycle, tires or sundries 

Also called Tetter, Salt Bhenm, FmritiMj 

without^rsi learning what we can offer you. Write now. 

la new subscription, forming a new club, or in any other way, is not Milk Crust, Water Poison, Weeping 

MEAD CYCLE CO.. Deptc306 CHICAGO, ILL 

only justifiable and creditable, but decidedly good business besides; because 

such co-operation is an evidence of godliness, and godliness is 

profitable both for this life and that which is to come. 

JOHN W. PRITCHARD, President. 

The Refonned Presbyterian Chnrch 

haTinff no publishing house of its own, its 




" Where tired folks get rested, 

Where sick folks get well." 

There are more than one hundred and fiftycorrespondents in the Just the place to get the very most out at 

Church who, with marked regularity, keep the readers of the Christian 

a vacation. 

Illustrated booklet free on request. 

Nation intelligently informed as to what is going on within the bounds The Attleboro Sanitarium, Attleboro,Mass. 

of the various congregations. The daily papers pay for such service DAISYFLYKILLER^^WJffi^ 

flies. Neat, dean, orsameDtal. 

convenient 

at an agreed price per column, but these Christian Nation reporters 

pay their own expenses aod do their reporting for nothing. The world 

cheap. LastiaU 

would not call that good business on their part. 

seaBon. Made ot 

metal, can'tspiUortip 

The Christian Nation has approximately one hundred and fifty 

over ; will not soil o» 

club agents throughout the Covenaiiter Church. Each of these agents DEAFNESS IS injure MISERY 

anything. 

I know because I Guaranteed was Deaf eSective. and had 

becomes responsible for a thorough canvass of their congregation, for 

HeadNoisesforover30 Bold years. ty dealers, My invisible 

anti-septicEar Drums 6 sent by and expresspifr Method 

or 

collecting and forwarding money, for the weekly receipt and distribution 

of the papers, and for the satisfactory adjustment of all complaints, 

real or imaginary. A good agent is invaluable both to 

of Self Help restored IKiid my for hearing |1. and 

HAAOLD SOMBAS. stoppedHeadNoises,and IfiO I>&E&ll9 Are.. BrooUyn. have done H.'% the 

the 

samethingforhundreds of others. My 

congregation and to the paper. To be a good agent requires intelligence, 

and tact, and patience, and graciousness, and persistence. 

Drums are*'Unseen Comforts." 

"WritQ for booklet, and my aworn statement o< 

how I recovered my Heiirinr. 

These 150 agents are the brains and backbone, the heart and hope, the Delivered/o'li A. O. IJEONARO F R E E 

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missionaters and mainstay of the Christian Nation. Money could not 

16S Atlantic and St. 30 « days Atlantic* Trial Mms» 

business to exempt the Church from taxation, and the work of sup 

SEND NO MONEY ^,-^^:itiy''^lTi^h 

porting the Church paper is an integral part of the work of the 

Bicyclea, Tires and Sundries at prices so low they will 

Church. All of these men and women who work for our Church paper 

without pay, do so because they are following in the footsteps of 

astonish you. Also particulars of our ereat new offer 

to deliver you a Hanger Bicycle on one month's free 


Him who came not to be ministered unto but to minister. And in line pnyC you can make money takingr orders for bicycles. 

with what they are doing, the Editor also gives almost his whole time 

Skin, etc, 

I believe eczema can be cured to stay, il 


merely patched up to return again. Remember, 

I make this statement atter handling nearly a 

half million cases of eczema and devoting 12 

years of my life to its treatment. I don't care 

what all you have used nor how many doctors 



you write me TODAY, I will send you a FBEE 

TEIAIi of mild, soothing, guaranteed treatment 




enjoy thought and claims. References: DR. Send J. I this feel E. more By this CANNADAY, notice sure writing Third real world you to National comfort me will some held 1407 today agree for eczema Court Bank, than I you. believe with Elock, sufferer. you Sedalia, Just me. 

you try really will it, Mo.

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol 61. 

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and forbid them not, for of such is the 

kingdom of God." This makes five 

received on profession and two by cer. 

tificate, added to our membership 

since Rev. W. C. McClurkin began his 

labors among us. Preparations are in 

progress for holding congregational 

prayer meetings once each month; 

also to hold occasionalâfternoon prayer 

meetings at the homes of our "shutins,' 

who, through the infirmities of 

old age, cannot attend the public or 

social means of grace at the church. 

We are rejoicing in the fact that new 

interest ds being awakened in our Sabbath 

School, preaching service, Young 

People's Union, Missionary Society 

and tie mid-week prayer meeting. The 

attendance is slowly but steadily increasing. 

Whenever we give ourselves 

without reserve to Christ, and His 

life shines through us, we can have 

the power to bring others to Jesus. 

"And they took knowledge of them, 

that they had been with Jesus." Truly, 

the Lord is doing great things for us, 

whereof we are glad. Miss Eunice Mc. 

Clurkin, of Los Angeles, California, after 

an extended visit with friends here, 

left on the evening train, July 1st, to 

begin her journey home. Mrs. M. A. 

McClurkin, of Beaver Falls, Penna., is 

visiting the family of her son. Rev. 

W. C. McClurkin, and other friends. 

We are glad to have her with us. 

Ralph Kindle has employment this 

summer at Versailles, Mo. We miss 

him very much and hope that he will 

soon be with us again. Our congregation 

has an invitation to join our 

Oakdale brethren in the reception to 

be given the new pastor. Rev. and 

Mrs. Ferguson, Wednesday, July 22d, 

at 2:30 p. m. Our pastor preached 

Sabbath evening, July 19th, in our village 

park, to a large and seemingly 

appreciative audience. He used for 

his theme, "The Sabbath for Man." 

We are to have services in the park 

once a monh throughout the summer, Room with Bath 

in an effort to reach the non-church 

going public. Arrangements are being 

made for our pastor to do some 




the right to "will" the subscription 


throughout your generations in per 

COULTERVILLE, ILL. 

lage met for prayer service and again 

Mr. Claude Sinclair, of La Junta, 

showers followed. While the earth petuity.. And until further notice every 

such original subscriber will re 


Colo., visited at the home of Charles 

Woodside recently. Miss Margaret has not been visited with plenteous 

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ceive as a gift the 2-volume "Life of 

Caskey, of St. Louis, is visiting her rains, we are thankful for the showers. 

Perhaps the Master is saying to 

probably know that manufacturers, 

Abraham Lincoln," by Ida Tarbell, 

friend, Miss 'Mary McKelvey, and worshipped 

with us on Sabbath, July 19; us, "According to your faith be it done 

supply houses, wholesalers and puo- 

(regular price $5), boxed and delivered 

to any address, all charges prepaid. 

also attended our mid-week prayer unto you." Although our town voted 

lishers buy names and addresses for 

meeting on Wednesday evening. The dry at the election last fall, yet it 

the purpose of sending samples, advertising 


Geneva College Glee Club were here goes wet almost every evening when Deafness Cannot Be Cured 

on Thursday evening, June 18th. They the trains carrying express matter 

too. Good names are hard to get ana 

by local applications, as they cannot reach 

gave a fine entertainment and they come in, as beer kegs and cases and 

are quite expensive. We publish a 

the diseased portion of the ear. There Is 

were a good advertisement for the whisky cartons can be seen moving 


only one way to cure deafness, and that Is carefully arranged in alphabetical^^ 

College and for the Covenanters. Our from the express offlce. Is this one by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is caused 

by an Inflamed condition of the mucous cerns we know are anxious for gooa 

order. We send these LISTS to con 

congregation observed Monday, June reason why the showers of heaven are 

29th, as a day of fasting, humiliation, being withheld from us At the close linlne of the Eustachian Tube. WTien this names to send advertising matter to. 

confession, and supplication on acocount of the severe drouth with which session was constituted and two litor Imperfect hearing, and when It is entirely the printer will not make a mistake, 

services on Monday, July 14th, the tube Is Inflamed you have a rumbling sound Write your name very plainly so 

this section has been visited, and a tle girls made a public profession of closed, Deafness Is the result, and unless the be sure to give your street numBer 

few days later we were blessed with their faith. These dear little girls are inflammation can be taken out and this tube and town also plainly written so tnai 

some refreshing showers. On July mere children, but Jesus sajld, "Suffer restored to Its normal condition, hearing will any mall addressed to you will reacq 

14th all the congregations of our vil 

the little children to come unto me 

be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten 

are caused hy Catarrh, which Is nothing but 

an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. 

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Penna., was with us following the recent meeting of Synod. He made this 

E N E V A C O L L E Q E 

TRUTH 


i.is headquarters and delivered lectures 

in Sparta, Houston, Marissa, Percy, 

Oakdale, and in the General Sy 



Told In a Simple Way 

No Apparatus, Inhalers, Salves, Lotions, 

nod church in Coulterville, in the Particularly strong in the field of political and social science. Geneva 


Harmful Drugs, Smoke or 


Electricity 

HealsDayand Night 

It is a new way. It is something 

absolutely different No 

I lotions, sprays or sickly smelling 

1 salves or creams. No atomizer, 

or any apparatus of any kind. 

Nothing to smoke or inhale. No 

steaming or rubbing or injections. 

No electricity or vibration 

or massage. No plasters, 

no powder; no 

, keeping in the house. 

Nothing of that kind 

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Witness-bearing work in our vicinity. 

Prof. J. R. Dill, of Philadelphia, 

morning, and in the United Presbyterian 

church in the evening, of Sabbath, 

July Sth. He also delivered 

a Fourth of July address here. We 

are very much in sympathy with Mr. 

Dill and bis work. We have an enthusiastic 

Children's Mission Band 

under the efficient leadership of our 

pastor's wife and Miss Mary McKelvy. 

Like all the other organizations 




of our congregation they are growing 

and now number sixteen members. 

available. 

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month at the home of our pastor. They 

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THE JEWISH MISSION. 

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A DAY OX THE RIVER. 

By Sara Virginia Du Bois. 

"I love It, I love it, 

And v/ho shall dare 



It had been stormy weather all the 

week and Friday morning found the 

Widow Smith with her four wash 

tubs full to the brim of wet clothes 

and with a northeast rain driving 

against the kitchen windows. 

But the widow was not discouraged. 

She sat down on the only sound 

chair the kitchen contained and turned 

a smiling face toward the five 

children who were playing coach 

with a dilapidated chair and a wornout 

broom. 

"It ain't never worth while to 

worry about the weather or any thing 

that can't be helped," she said. "If 

it storms today it will make the sunshine 

seem all the brighter tomorrow. 

I can afford to wait a bit knowing it 

is better further on.'' 

Little Frances, who was driving the 

temporary coach from an elevated 

poposition^ on a rickety chair-back, 

fell at this point and bumped her 

head with such force that she 

screamed with pain. 

"There, there, Frances, don't cry. 

If you are going to run such risks, 

you must be willing to take the consequences. 

I expected to see somebody 

get burt, but I knew you 

wouldn't be satisfied till it happened. 

If there ain't Aunt Hannah Bowers! 

There was never a storm severe 

enough to keep her in." 

The visitor was drenched, but 

seemed as unmindful of it as if she 

had stepped in from balmy air and 

smiling skies. She took the proffered 

chair and seated herself with an 

air of importance. 

"We are going up the river on the 

Fourth of July, widow," she said. In 

her excitement she pitched her voice 

so high that the children fell back 

"In a boat, widow, in a boat," she 

cried, her enthusiasm increasing 

with each word. "The Stubbleville 

Sabbath Schools are all going and 

that includes you. My aunt saw the 

superintendent today and he said it 

wa- a free trip for everybody." 

"I don't think I ought to go," said 

the widow. "If it rains I could get 

off all right, but suppose it should be 

a good drying day" 

"Couldn't you dry them on the 

boat, mother" It was Jane that offered 

this suggestion, and her voice 

was full of earnest solicitude. 

"Yes, widow, and I'll help you," 

Hannah said. "I don't know just what 

the accommodations might be for 

drying clothes, but aunt had the picture 

of a boat that she showed me 

and there was flne space on top 

where the wind seemed to be blowing 

a gale. I've an idea it wouldn't take 

them long to dry." 

The widow turned from Hannah to 

the anxious group of children and 

then laughed out of sheer sympathy 

will be a memory for the Club to carry 

back from Colorado. 

Mr. Speer was called home to New 

Castle recently by the death of his. 

father. He will be gone several 

weeks. S. B. McClelland and family,. 

have moved into their new bungalow, 

at Xo. 1117 Sixteenth street. The family 

of S. A. Keys is now located at 

No. 1117 Fourteenth avenue. .Many 

new houses are now being erected and 

several large buildings are soon to be 

erected, among them a flnelarge fed 

"It is powerful glad we are that you 

as the scene presented itself to her. are going, widow," said Bill Smithers, 

"We'll go, Hannah,'- she said, "but as he shambled across her path. 

there ain't going to be any washing Bill was a shock-headed fellow and 

took along. It has never been my represented incapacity and shiftlessness 

on two legs, but the widow did 

rule to combine work and play. But 

you are wet to the skin, child. Do not despise him. That was one of eral building, for a post office. We are 

draw up to the fire and get some of the secrets of her popularity in the glad for these signs of prosperity in 

the dampness off your clothes. You alley. "I'll warrant there is some 

are as good as a bit of sunshine with good in everybody if you only delve 

your cheery ways." 

down deep enough to flnd it," she 

The river itr'p was the greatest 

event that had ever presented itself 

to the widow and her family. The 

news spread the length of the alley 

and was a seven days' wonderment 

there. 

The Widow Smith was classed a 

blessing the house is left, boys,' he 

said. 'But you have no insurance on 

it, John,' said Billy Edwards, his 

brother. 'I've got what is better, 

Billy,' he said, 'health and strength 

to build another.' That was always 

the way with him and a pretty good 

way I call it. The day he died the 

doctor called to see him. 'Well, John, 

how are you feeling' he said. 'A 

little better, doctor, a little better,' 

and the next moment the breath was 

out of his body." 

The national holiday was not generally 

observed in the alley. The resi 

camp flre. These, accompanied by delicious 

coffee, rolls, pickles and 

dents there had not been trained 

wafers, made up the breakfast, wiiich 

along patriotic lines and had been too 

busy in their struggle for bread to 

dwell upon the word. But the fact 

that the Widow Smith and her children 

meant to celebrate the day gave 

it new importance to them. They all 

stood out to watch the procession 

pass down the street and to wish 

them God-speed in language peculiarly 

their own. 

said. "I can't be hard on Rill Smithers. 

A man has run up against luck 

when he makes up his mind that out 

of the whole world he's the one person 

that wasn't needed." 

What the widow enjoyed that day 

homa; Miss Sloane, of Kansas; Rev.. 

M. S. McMillan and family and Prof. 

Wilson and family, of Sterling, Kansas; 

also Miss Patton, who is visiting 

on the river she could only tell you her sister, Mrs. Hays. Mrs. Bedford 

successful woman. The world and afterward in broken words. "It was and sister, Mrs. Caskey, spent several 

the widow seemed able to hit it offi the sight of the water that made me weeks visiting the grading camp of 

together. The world was satisfied young again," she said. "The children iMr. Bedford near Scott's Bluffs, Neb. 

with the widow's labor and the acted crazy and I hadn't the heart In spite of the "heated term," our S. 

widow was more than satisfied to repress them. I could always rely S. numbered eighty-seven on last 

with the world's remuneration. She upon Jane before, but she near went Sabbath morning. 

had more than a mild liking for work. wild when the boat-whistle blew. She Without doubt the best musical organization 

that has visited Greeley for 

She took intense satisfaction in it. said she thought the thing had bursted 

and that we were all going to many montas was the Geneva College- 

The hardest thing you could ask of 

her would be to dawdle all day with heaven by the water route. That Glee Club of Beaver Falls, Penn., that 

nothing to do. She had worked in child does beat all. 

gave a concert at the U. P. church toan 

audience that greatly appreciated 

the beginning because it was necessary, 

but now it was part of her life; might have been worse," she said as every number of the long and pleas 

"Only one thing happened, and that 

she could not live without it. She the alley congregated about her. "The 

baby fell down the steps into the cellar 

of the boat and knocked two teeth 

out. It has just saved a little trouble; 

it ain't as if there wasn't more to 

come." 

"Was there fireworkS;. widow" asked 

Smithers, edging nearer. AVith 

all his rags and in his coUarless condition 

he was still stoutly on the side 

of the decent and the respectable. 

"Yes, Smithers; fireworks and music 

with flags waving and children 

singing and the air proclaiming 

glory. It made you feel it was a great 

thing to die for your country, but a 

greater thing to live for it." 

"Then you are glad you stopped off 

Vol. 61. 

GREELEY, COLORADO. 

The Y. P. C. U. arranged a camp 

breakfast on the morning after the 

Geneva Glee Club entertainment, in. 

their honor.. A party of about fifty of 

our young people, and, some once 

young, assembled at Island Grove. 

Park at. 7 a. m., and enjoyed a regular 

camp-fire breakfast. .Much pleasure 

was had in toasting weenies and 

bacon, and marshmallows over a big»i 

our little city. 

Among our summer visitors so far,. 

are iMr. and Mrs. Merton Bedford. Mrs. 

Caskey and daughters, from Okla 

ing program. 

There were 14 members of the chorus 

with a leader and pianist and the 

voices blended in perfect harmony, 

showing to especial advantage in 

their college songs. The cornet solo of 

Mr. Smith proved pleasing in the extreme 

as did the reading of iVIr. Moore, 

But the real hit of the evening-^-as 

the Italian street singers, singing and 

playing for pennies. 

The pulpit was beautifully and 

tastefully decorated with college penants 

and mottoes, and the soft brown 

and white colors of the school blended 

prettily in a harmony of color that 

added interest to the program, that 

was one of the best balanced and carefully 

selected of any similar program. 

So well pleased was the audience 

a step or two out of their alarm. 

They had never seen the river and 

had no idea what the word meant watched Hannah as she hastened 

expect .lane, who had heard it defined 

down the alley, her eyes filled to 

as a large stream of water. It over-flowing with tears. 

was rather visionary to the widow "There ain't no use giving way to 

herself, who had been ou the river sentiment," she said, "and hard work 

once in the course of her life, when is the best remedy for heart sickness, 

I know. Give me plenty of work 

Tom had been given free tickets and 

had refused to go without her. Often 

yet, as she stood over the steaming 

and I'll drive off the blues betore it 

has time to settle into chronic dis 

tubs with the sweat pouring down ease. It reminds me of Uncle John 

her face, she fancied she could feel Edwards. He used to say whenever 

the balmy breeze from the water and he saw trouble coming his way he 

could hear the great wheel plowing took a sharp cut and turned the corner 

before it had a chance its way with steady and unrelenting 

to reach 

force. 

him. He never had much constitution, 

"Hannah, who is going and how 

are they going to get there" 

Uncle John hadn't, but he liv 

ed to be near a hundred and everybody 

said it was because he didn't for a day" 

allow things to worry him. And he 

"Glad! I'll have a glory song on 

had lots of chances to get depressed 

my lips till I die, and a ring of inthadependence in my ears till I reach respond to repeated encores, and as 

the gentlemen were compelled to 

if he had been built that way. When 

his barn was burned and everybody 

the bright and beautiful Jerusalem beyond.cial 

stunts rendered after the regular 

an extra pleasure came the three spe 

was bewailing his loss, he spoke up 

as cheerful as anything, 'It is a great 

gram.—Greeley Tribune.

August 5, 3914. 

EDITORIAL 

JOHN W. PRITCHARD Editor 

forces in Mexico enables the leaders 

sentative to all the Powers, but since 

present, and has fulminated its ridicu- 

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAXISM IN to show their attitude to the priesthood 

of Rome, who have so long darkuages 

other than Mon 

our 

__ 

ofl"icials 

„_,.^ 

are 

^^ 

deficient iu the knowl- 

lous excommunications over the most edge of'7ang 

CINCINNATI. 

grand and glorious benefactors of the 

ened the land. Here comes in the intervening 

influence of the diplomats, 

is unable to do so, and has to request 

golian and Chinese, this Government 

The Presbyterian of June 24 had in 

country, Hidal, Juarez and Lerdo de 

Tejada. 

its Cincinnati correspondence, the report 

of the extinction of the New men. Had they done the work of the 

a representative to Urga to discuss 

who would ease the situation for these 

your Excellency's Government to send 

"The Pretorial and clerical rulings 

of Porfirio Diaz and Huerta, against 

Scliool Reformed Presbyterian church Lord by teaching tho people the Scriptures, 

and by setting before them a struggling heroically for many years, 

various matters." 

which the Mexican people have been 

in that city. It tays; 

godly life, judgment would be more have had the sympathy and assistance 

MY AUGUST OFFER. 

"Plans are afoot iOr the reception 

by the Presbytery of the First Reformed 

Presbyterian church, and its union 

•with the First, which is the mother 

of all churches, of whatever denomination, 

in Cincinnati." 

This plan carried out, is decisive 

for that church, in Cincinnati, for the 

same report says the Presbytery 

"has adopted a recommendation of 

the 'Federation of Churches' of Cincinnati 

and vicinity, which declares that 

all proposed occupancy of new territory 

shall be submitted to the Comity 

Committee of the Federation, whose 

decision shall be final.'' 

Our church there still survives, and 

has in view securing a pastor. May 

tbe Lord sustain and bless it in its 

effort to hold forth the testimony of 

Christ. 

THE IRRELIGION OF FRANCB. 

Parliamentary Government in Prance 

is not very successful. The President 

does not have the authority of a "First—All foreign Catholic priests 

New World President. The Government 

rests upon the waters, we might will be expelled from the State. 

and Jesuits of whatever nationality 

say, to indicate the mobility of it. The "Second—Of the remaining Catholic 

leaders in France are no longer 

Clericals; their leaders are complete abstention from politics will 

priests those who cannot prove their 

not Christians, they are not even be expelled. 

religious. The Evening Post gives "Third—Churches will remain open 

a Paris letter of June 6, discussing 

largely Monsieur Viviani, the the afternoon. Only priests having 

daily from 6 in the morning until 1 in 

latest of the succession of French pre 

permission to do so will be permitted 

miers. He is 52 and was born in Algiers. 

He came to Paris, and since 

1893 has been in Parliamentary life, 

and is an Extreme Radical. The downward 

drift of politics is seen in the 

favor shown here by the Deputies. He 

is on friendly terms with the President, 

who is not with him in his Radicalism. 

Viviani, in a speech of November 

8, 1906, gave his idea of the Republic, 

as to which the Evening Post 

says: 

"By a majority of 368 to 129, the 

Chamber of Deputies voted the posting 

Up of this speech in all the communes 

of France." 

He had said: 

"All together, first our fathers, then 

our elders, and now ourselves, we 

have set ourselves to the work of anti- 

Clericalism, of irreligion; we have 

torn from the people's soul all belief 

in another life, in the deceiving and 

unreal visions of a heaven. To the 

man who stays his steps at set of sun, 

crushed beneath the labor of the days 

and weeping with want and wretchedness, 

we have said: 'Behind those 

clouds at which you gaze so mournfully 

there are only vain dreams of 

heaven.' With magnificent gesture we 

have quenched for him in the sky 

those lights which none shall ever 

again kindle. Do you think our work 

's over It begins." 


CURBING THE ROMAN CATHOLICS 

IN MEXICO. 

The victory of the Constitutionalist 

intelligently administered, and tney 

would suffer little, but the course of 

events in all lands has been the same, 

as witness Italy, France and Portugal.' 

Tampico, July 26.—A decree limiting 

the scope of the Roman Cathol.c 

Church in the State of Xuevo Laredo, 

on the ground of "public health, morality 

and justice," was issued today by 

Antonio I. V.llareal, Governor and mil 

itary commander. He said: 

"During tne lile of the nation the 

church has been a pernicious factoi 

in disruption and discord, and has entirely 

forgotten its spiritual mission." 

The most drastic feature of the decree 

is the prohibition of confession. 

Villareal gives as his reason for this 

the charge that the confessional and 

the sacristy in Mexico have become 

a menace to morality. 

The decree makes the following orders 

for government of Catholic 

schools and churches: 

to officiate. 

"Fourth—Confession is prohibited. 

"F.fth—The public is prohibited 

from entering the sacristy. 

"Sixth—^Church bells shall ring only 

to celebrate fiestas in honor of the 

country, or for triumphs of the Constitutionalists' 

arms. 

"Seventh—All Catholic colleges shall 

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Vol. ei. 

GRADED SABBATH SCHOOL LES 

SONS. 

By the Rev. J. 'SI. Coleman. 

Your committee on graded lessons reported 

at last Synod that it seemed wise to them 

to await the action of the revision committee 

of the Presbyterian General Assembly to see 

if they would remove the objectionable features 

from the syndicated graded lessons. 

The results of the revision may be briefly stated. 

The revision committee retained the unscriptural 

'basis of the syndicated lessons and 

also Mr. Littlefield as the editor, limiting 

their work to changing certain objectionable 

statements in one book of the series. Because 

of this failure to make the radical 

changes needed, your committee can not recommend 

these lessons for use in our schools. 

It is the belief of your committee that the 

chief defect of the international lessons is 

the failure to provide the most suitable subject 

matter fcr the primary department. 

There seems to be quite general agreement 

among 

teacJiers that the children find the 

stories of the Bible the best way of approach 

into a fuller knowledge of its teachings and 

that, therefore, any system of graded lessons 

should include this feature. Your committee, 

therefore, proposes the following course 

with the thought that it may be accepted as 

a whole, or in part, as the different congregations 

may see fit. 

The course suggested has three grades, the 

primary, the 'teen grade and the senior. There 

may be differences of opinion as to what years 

these grades would each include, but it does 

rot seem as if any hard and fast line can well 

be drawn. The needs and conditions in each 

school might be taken into account in fixing 

the age limits of the grades. 

It is aJso suggested tbat some test should 

be applied at the end of each grade, or oftener, 

as a condition of promotion to the next 

higher. 'In order to avoid the terror usually 

associated with exan'itiations, some have 

used a public exhibition in which the 'children 

would show what they had learned, with good 

results. This might include the telling of Bible 

stories, the repeating of Psalms or Bible 

verses and the answering of set questions on 

the work of the preceding year, or years. It 

is not proposed in this report to give full details, 

but rather an outline which, if it meets 

the approval of Synod, may be completed by 

some later committee. 

I. The primary grade. 

a. Your committee proposes that the children 

from the age of three to six should have 

cards provided «-ith such verses as the pupil 

of that grade is expected to learn and simple 

questions with answers. Since some of 

what is needed is already in printed form 

it does not appear that a large outlay would 

be required to furnish what is needed. The 

period might profitably be divided into quarters 

as at present, with a review at the end. 

For instance, the child of three miglit be expected 

at the end of the quarter to repeat the 

story of Joseph, to answer such questions as 

"Who made you'' "Who redeemed you" 

and to repeat half of the twenty-third Psalm, 

the other half coming during the next qtiarter. 

Each quarter should have its own specific 

task so that the child might feel at each 

stage that progress is being made. One difficulty 

in our present system is that the child 

does not feel that there is any goal to reach, 

or that absence for a day, or a month, will 

affect his standing at the end of the quarter. 

If his part in an exhibition drill depended on 

learning certain things it miglit have some effect 

on his attendance. 

b. The second period of the primary 

grade might begin with those pupils who had 

learned to read. As a basis for the study of 

the following years of this grade your committee 

prqposes two 'books by Margaret Haven, 

entitled "Bible Lessons for Little Beginners." 

It takes up the stories of the Bible 

with various suggestions on teaching and are 

planned for tw!o years' work, which, with other 

matter properly supplementary, should 

have five. In addition to these books, which 

are intended for the use of the teacher, the 

pupil should have cards as in the earlier years, 

which he could take home with him for the 

benefit of his parents as well as his own. In 

this grade, also, the pupil should have a defnite 

amount of work each quarter with some 

test at the end on the subjects he had learned. 

It seems desirable that the course should 

make as specific claims upon the attention 

of the child as does the work of the day 

school and there seems good reason to think 

that the subject matter may be made more 

interesting. 

2. The 'teens grade. 

In this grade your committee suggests the 

ti'se of the present international lessons as at 

present with supplementary matter. For this 

purpose Hurlburt's Normal Lessons would 

find a fittingplace. Six chapters of this book 

deal with the geography of the Bible and we 

suggest that instead of taking this in consecutive 

lessons it be given, a few questions 

at a time, throughout a year, with frequent 

review. The Shorter Catechism should also 

be included in the supplementary work, 

about six questions each quarter. Hurlburt's 

Normal Lessons seek to give to the pupil a 

comprehensive knowledge of the Bible and 

by drilling on its text something would be 

accomplished in correcting the fragmentary 

character of the international lessons. If 

thought wise certain Psalms might be assigned 

to each year of this course. This plan 

would demand that one-third or one-half of 

each lesson period would be given to repeating 

Psalms and drilling to answers to questions. 

With this continual testing on what has 

been before the pupil it should not be difficult 

for the teacher to decide on his fitness 

for promotion or some form of examination 

might be used at the end of each quarter. The 

best atlas for the u^se of the class is one published 

by Collins which is at present out of 

print. Hurlburt's Jessons have some maps in 

connection with them. 

3. The senior grade. 

For supplementary work in this department 

four lines of study are suggested. 

I. A study of the principles of the Covenanter 

Church from the Testimony, or any 

tracts which may be available. It may be 

wise to prepare some leaflets with the thought 

in mind of having them suitable for class 

use. 

2. The history of the church issues from 

the Reformation to the present with special 

attention to the history of our own church. 

3. A study of modern missions from some 

suitable text. 

4. Study of the Bible with a view to preparing 

the student in experience of Jesus 

Christ and knowledge of his Word for doing 

personal work. Torrey's "How to Bring 

Men to Christ" and Trumbull's "Catching 

Men Alive" are suggested as suitable texts. 

REPORT OF BOARD OF CORPORA 

TORS OF GENEVA COLLEGE. 

We would call attention to the loss tl.e College 

has sustained in the deaths of Dr. C. D. 

Trumbull, the President of this Board, and 

of Dr. H. H. George, who served many years 

as the President of the college and was al 

his death, a member of the Board of Trustees. 

Dr. Trumbull was a student in Geneva 

and also served as Professor and Assistant 

Principal of the school. He was a charter 

mem'ber of this Board and for many years 

its Vice President, and on the death of Dr. 

Stevenson was chosen President of the Board, 

So firm in his conviction and so gentle in 

manner he won our confidence and we will 

greatly miss his counsel. 

As last year we had to report the loss ot 

the Science Hall by fire,so this year we ha-ve 

to report the unroofing of the College on May 

nth by a storm, which inflicted a loss of near 

$1,500.00. While we cannot explain these adverse 

providences toward the college we 

would bow in submission to the will of God 

knowing that he can make these things work 

for the best interests of the institution. 

We endorse the request of the Board of 

Trustees that the Synod would let the Church 

know that the Master needs at least $5,000.00 

for the coming year. The college is tryin 

to do its work. The debt resting on the College 

is crippling her efficiency when she has 

to compete with other colleges that are increasing 

their income with large endowments. 

4. We ask the careful reading of the Report 

of the Board of Trustees and would urge

August S, 1914. 


parents to take advantage of the college to 

prepare their sons and daughters for the 

Lord's work. 

Synod should elect a member of this Board 

to take the place of Dr. C. D. Trumbull, 

whose term would have expired at this time. 

Dr. W. P. Johnston 'and IR. H. Martin will 

present the needs of the College before Synod. 

Respectfully submitted. 

J. C. M'cFEETERS, President. 

R. PARK, Acting Secretary. 

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NA 

TIONAL REFORM. 

To the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian 

Church: 

Your committee on National Reform 

would respectfully report: 

Two papers have been referred to us. 

I. The report of Synod's Financial Agent 

for National Reform. In this report we note 

the increased expenses of the Association, 

due to the rapid expansion of the work, and 

that all expenses have been met by reason of 

the increased interest and liberality of contributions. 

Special attention is called to the 

fact that the Field Secretaries have gathered 

more money than the amount of their salaries 

and expenses. The management should 

be commended for handling the general work 

of the Association with the large additional 

work of the World's Conference and the 

Anti-Mormon Crusade and being able to close 

the year with a small balance in the treasury. 

2. The Report of the Covenanter Members 

of the Executive Committee of the National 

Reform Association. 

In this report, the successfid issue of the 

Second World's Christian Citizenship Conference 

is a matter of particular interest. This 

Conference developed and opened the way 

for a plan of work in particular lines. It 

furnished publicity for the movement and its 

work which is now a subject of national and 

world wide news in the public press. The 

vision, of larger work and opportunity has 

two parts. The building is a two-story one, weill 

arranged for the work. Nothing fine but everything 

become in part a reality. Splendid and effective 

neat and clean. The beds are made by 

work is being done in the Anti-Mormon 

Crusade and in the Campaign for Chris 

having two low benches—"horses" we used to 

call such things on the farm—then a broad slab 

of board, about six feet long and two and a half 

tianity in our public education. In all the or three feet wide, placed on these benches, one 

conferences, local, state, national and worldwide, 

and in the propagation of special lines 

under the head and another at the foot The 

benches were close enough and the board thick 

of work. The fundamental truth of the sovereignty 

of Christ Jesus the Lord, and the 

enough not to bend under the weight of the 

body. Some of them had a piece of matting or 

some cloth. There were nets on the wards where 

authority of the Bible in civil life is set forth the patients pay something. I was impressed with 

as essential, and the ultimate purpose of the the way the doctors have succeeded in keeping 

recommend: 

I. That Synod name the amount of $6,000 

as a guide to our people in determining the 

amount of their gifts to this cause. 

2. That the example of the late Dr. H. H. 

George, in his liberal contributions to the 

cause during his life and in his will, be commended 

to others. 

3. That Synod approve of the continued 

appointment to work of the Association of 

James S. Martin, James S. McGaw and J. 

R. Wylie. 

4. That J. S. Martin and J S McGaw be 

heard by Synod at this time. 

A VISITOR'S NOTES ABOUT OUR CHINA 

MISSION. 

Emma Dean Anderson's Third Letter to Her 

Brother, W. S. Anderson. 

Manila, P. I., June 6th, 1914. 

My remaining days in China were so full of 

sightseeing that I did not get any time for letter 

writing, but here I am safe with Mable and 

her family and hope to be able to tell you all 

about the work at Tak Hing, and Do Sing. Although 

the- missionaries are very crowded for 

room, yet they divide what room they have with 

the people they are trying to uplift. Dr. and 

Mrs. Wright have the students of the training 

class in their sitting room every day. Maybe you 

do not know that Dr. Wright and Dr. Kate Mc 

Burney have a medical college and training 

school in connection with their hospital, but they 

have. Most people in America think it enough 

for a man or woman to be a college professor, 

when their text books can be bought down street, 

or at least can be ordered through the mail; but 

here are these dear missionaries, not only teaching 

and training young men and women, but 

translating their own lectures from English into 

Chinese. I was invited to- meet the class. A 

fine lot of young men and women. First Mrs. 

Wright gave them a lesson in English. She also 

taught them music. Truly, she is a helpmeet in 

every way. After these lessons were over, I 

talked to the class a little while about India, and 

repeated some Hindustani for them. Dr. Wright 

showed me over his side of the hospital. You 

know it is a general hospital and so divided into 

movement. 

•* out the flies and mosquitos. 

It is a matter of gratitude that those leading 

in the work have been sustained in their 

arduous labors; that the field of opportunity 

is so great; that public interest and support 

are being secured; that public opinion is being 

influenced to such an extent that civil 

authorities local and national, give respectful 

attention to the claims of the movement. We 

They have everything 

screened, and the Chinese appreciate the 

efforts of the missionaries. People come from the 

villages and towns to the doctors, and with kind 

medical treatment, they also hear about the way 

of life. , 

Another day Dr. McBurney took me over the 

women's side of the hospital, and I thought. How 

these people love their doctors. And well they may 

because both of them are so kind and loving and 

are pouring out their lives so unselfishly for the 

suffering people of China. The Chinese do not 

have as comfortable beds as our people in India, 

and their pillows ar« a stone, brick, or a little 

tile hollow block about six inches long and three 

or four wide. 

The chapel is a comfortable, plain-looking building, 

on the riverside. It stands as a testimony 

to the truth. It is too small, which is encouraging, 

and was undergoing repairs when I was there, so 

the services were held in the hall of the woman's 

dormitory. 

I spoke to the women and girls for about an 

hour Sabbath morning. Dr, MCBurney translated 

for me. The women and girls were deeply interested, 

and showed intelligent minds by the kind 

of questions asked. It was so flne to see their 

bright, happy faces, many of them very fair and 

real good looking. All dressed in something clean 

and neat. Afterwards the men and boys came, 

and the place was crowded, and we had a good 

sermon by a very earnest young man, one of the 

students under training. Dr. McBurney gave me 

the different divisions of the sermon, and I know 

it was all good. He spoke so earnestly and people 

listened so well. During his sermon, which was 

on Heb. 12:1, 2, speaking about "the cloud of 

witnesses," he referred so lovingly to those who 

had given life itself for China's sake. I was told 

that it was largely through Dr. Maude George that 

this young man had been brought to 'Christ. Surely, 

being dead she yet speaketh. Her works are 

following her. 

Sabbath evening, in place of the regular prayer 

meeting in English the missionaries hold for 

themselves, I was asked to tell of the Lord's 

work in India. You can imagine I had a most 

sympathetic audience, and we found we had 

many things in common, both by way cf encouragements 

and discouragements. 

Dr. and Mrs. Dickson are getting nicely started 

in the study of the language, and are very happy 

in China. He looks so strong and well. Says ycu 

two are good friends. He gave me a Psalm booic 

for you and you are to make good use of it. This 

is surely not too much to ask of an R. P. Elder, if 

he is in "good and regular standing." Is it But 

this letter is already long enough, and I have a 

lot more to say about your folks in China, so 

must stop for this time. 

I am having a nice visit here and sail June 

18th for San Francisco. Love to all. 

Lovingly, 

EMMA DEAN ANDERSON. 

THE REMEDY FOR SADNESS. 

The remedy for sadness is prayer. But as sadness 

broods in selfishness, and is inclined to 

rest rather in our own unhappy thoughts than 

on God, the soul turns to prayer with reluctance. 

Hence the saddened one must firstturn to God 

by vocal prayer, persevering in which that reluctance 

will be overcome; and as the sadness 

subsides, the spirit will enter anew into the heart 

of prayer. The second remedy against sadness 

is to break out of it by some external act ot 

kindness or generosity. For the malady consists 

in a morbid concentration upon one's self, 

and a brooding within one's self that repels sympathy 

and kindness, as being adverse to this 

melancholy mood, a mood that can only be cherished 

in isolation of spirit. But let the will make 

a little effort to be kind and considerate towards 

another; and it is amazing how soon that malignant 

charm is broken that held the soul spellbound 

to her saddened thoughts and imaginary 

grievances. A smile, a kind look, a few gentle 

words, a considerate action, though begun with 

effort,' will sufllce to open the soul, and set the 

spirit' free from its delusion.—William Bernard 

UUathorne.

COM.MUNION AT TAK HING, CHINA. 

By Dr. E. J. il. Dickson. 

Our first communion dn China was enjoyed in 

Tak Hing on May 10th, and was a new and rich 

experience. The Tak Hing Chapel has a seating 

capacity of 250 and it was well filledat all the 

preparatory services. With the exceptions of a 

strange language, a strange 'people and the men 

communing at one table with the women at another, 

the service was much the same as ours 

at home. 

The session met on Friday afternoon and spent 

the greater part of the time in examining candidates 

for membership. Everything was done decently 

and in order and with a thoroughness that 

would be a credit to any session in the home 

church. Rev. J. K. Robb has his native members 

well trained and they asked the most of the 

questions and handled each candidate with an 

earnest and kindly sipirit. It was an inspiration 

to see men who a few years ago were in heathen 

darkness, taking such responsibilities and becoming 

real leaders in God's work. 

Ten of the number examined on Friday afternoon 

were admitted and baptized the next morning. 

It was truly a grand sight to witness this 

decidedly impressive service. 

Communion Sabbath was very warm, but nevertheless 

a beautiful day. The Chapel was filled 

and the audience made up of men and women 

clothed with padded blue shaams and many of 

of them with shoeless feet were just as earnest 

in the attention they gave as any of the nicely 

dressed audiences that I have seen at home. The 

singing was good and the spirit of the service was 

caught even by those of us who knew very little 

of the language. 

Rev, David R, Taggart and Rev, Julius Kempf 

assisted the pastor in addressing the tables. 

At the evening service, which was opened by 

short addresses trom the different members of 

session and closed by an appeal by the pastor for 

greater service for the Master by each individual, 

there was much enthusiasm shown. Mr, Robb 

S'poke about the unreached portions of our field 

and the responsibility that rested on each one 

for bringing Christ to these people and finally 

asked all those who were willing to make special 

effort to bring another to Christ to raise their 

hands. In an instant, a hundred or more hands 

went into the air. I was fortunate in having 

little Joe Robb with me at this meeting who 

translated what was being said as quickly as he 

could, so that I got more out of it than at any 

previous service I attended. 

The enthusaasm that was stirred at this service 

passed on into an after meeting that was 

held by the native members in which they talked 

over plans for reaching their friends and neighbors 

with such interest that it was nearly two 

o'clock Monday morning before they adjourned. 

Again on Thursday, at the men's prayer meeting, 

the leader gave an enthusiastic talk on the 

great possibilities of individual effort in developing 

the work. It did seem that a new spirit 

of service was coming into the lives of the native 

Christians and that China also would share 

in the revival that seems to be visiting the 

church at home. 

*The accompanying picture will make the 

church at home more familiar with the faces of 

the Tak Hing Session which, since its organization, 

a little more than four years ago, has had 

the blessed privilege of allowing 135 Chinese to 

make a public profession of Christ through our 

church. 

The diagram will show the growth of our 

church in China in a little more than ten years. 

The increases tbis spr'ng are as follows: Tak 

Hing 10, DU Sing 6., Lo Ting 4, Lo King 4, Tung 

On 3, Chi Tsai 1. Totl 28. 

•These will be used later. 


THE FORWARD MOVEMENT IN THE COVEN 

ANTER CHURCH. 


A program for action. It may be unwise to 

suggest a plan of campaign when the forces are 

rather potential than actual, when the Spirit 

has not yet prepared the church as the body of 

Christ for her work. But it is possible that a consideration 

of a plan of campaign would give direction 

in preparation for it. In proposing each 

she is liable to put forward that interest which 

lies nearest his heart to the neglect of other 

things no less important. Therefore the firstdemand 

of the program is that it must be comprehensive. 

But before any program is workable, 

it is necessary that there should be readiness. 

The enthusiastic disciples were bidden- to wait 

for the Spirit in larger measure. The rich young 

man who knelt in the road before Jesus, to learn 

what particular advance movement he was to 

lead, could not meet the flrst demand made on 

him. He claimed that he had kept all the commandments 

and failed on his test under the first 

one. The flrstabsolutely necessary thing for him 

was to get rid of the thing that was choking the 

channel of hSs connection with power. That was 

to be his start on a forward movement. 

A life must be surrendered to be used. How 

many members have gotten that essential of a 

forward movement How many pastors have it 

How many congregations have even a majority 

of members who have taken Jesus 

Christ at his word and put their lives in 

his hand to be cleansed and used Even 

a single member who, ref uses to make this surrender 

makes a schism in the body of Christ. A 

foot, or a hand, which does not function properly, 

cripples the body and the whole body suffers 

with it. It is altogether likely that the Spirit will 

supply the iprogram as soon as we are ready to 

use it, nevertheless some 'people want it and 

some lines of attack on sin may be suggested, 

and these may suggest others. 

1.. A prayer list for each member chosen by 

himself in which he agrees to pray daily for 

the salvation of the persons named. 

If each member has singled out certain persons 

he would bring to Christ by prayer, it will 

give him a new interest in their salvation and he 

will try to answer his own prayer; it will give 

him a new interest in him who saves. 

2. A pledge from each member in the congregation 

that he will give at least one-tenth of his 

income each year to the Lord's work. 

If he begins to pray well he will pay well; indeed, 

it seems easier to get men to pay well than 

to pray well. 

3. Attention to discipline in the congregation. 

This is quite as necessary as a doctor occasionally 

in the home if the congregation is to be in 

good health., Doubtless if it is a praying congregation 

there will be less need for discipline, but there 

are times when a lawless member paralyzes the 

witness of a whole congregation. All other 

remedies failing, it is a case for surgery. A revival 

which makes men tolerant of sin may not 

be from the Lord. 

4. The congregation should be a center of 

propaganda for Jesus Christ and his kingdom. It 

should be known in the community as a congregation 

which has an interest in men, in the body 

as well as in the soul. 

Every opportunity should be used to bring its 

principles, distinctive or otherwise,, before the 

community. At present there is opportunity to 

use the material furnished by our Temperance 

Committee to reach children and teachers as well 

as legislators. It is public opinion, and not certain 

men, or parties, that rules. 

The Lord will not deny opportunities to those 

who are ready for service and getting ready is the 

present need. 

EDITORIAL. 

ViÂR IN EUROPE. 

The assassination of the heir to the Austrian 

throne, and his wife, by a Servian, has led to war 

between the two nations, formally declared by 

Austria on July 28, and followed immediately by 

Moody battles. Germany, as Austria's ally, waa 

on July 31, declared to be under martial law, 

Russia, Great Britain and France, to protect their 

interest, are said to be mobilizing their troops. On 

July 31,. as a result of these conditions, the Xew 

York Stock Exchange was closed indefinitely, for 

the first time since 1873, and the Stock Exchanges 

in other large cities also closed. Germany has 

invaded France and Russia has invaded Germ-any. 

The principals likely to be involved in 

what may prove to be the most terrible war in 

the world's history are, Germany, Austria, and 

Italy, forming the Triple Alliance, and Russia, 

France, and England, forming the Triple Entente, 

OUR NEED OF FORGIVENESS, 

The greatest blessing given us by the Savior 

and the beginning of unending blessings is the 

forgiveness of sins. Lacking this, all other blessings 

are superficial and temporal, and will finally 

fade away. Wp are all sinners, and the thing we 

need most is that we may escape from the penalty 

of our sin. If we are not forgiven, our light 

fades into darkness and our hope into despair. 

The prodigal needed forgiveness when he came 

back to his father's house. It was his faith that 

he would receive it that brought him hack. Wanting 

that, he would be turned away; gaining that, 

he would meet with a joyful welcome. The difference 

between his reception by his father and 

by his elder brother was that one forgave and 

the other did not. To the elder brother the prodigal 

spending his substance in riotous living 

and the penitent at the door were one and the 

same. He recognized no repentance and gave no 

forgiveness, and without forgiveness the penitent 

prodigal was a homeless wanderer. 

Physical law has its penalty. If we walk into 

the fire, we are burned; if we are submerged in 

water, we are drowned; if we fall from a precipice, 

we are dashed to death. What we need is 

to have one like the Son of God walk with us 

through the fire of our sins that the flameof 

punishment shall not kindle upon us. When the 

flood of our sins overflows us, we need the God 

of Jonah with us that we be not drowned. When 

we fall into sin,, we need some messenger like 

Paul to revive us. If Christ be between us and 

our sins, we shall be safe; the penalty will strike 

him and he will be our shield. Under his protection 

there is the safety we call forgiveness. 

The world's great need is to feel this need of 

forgiveness. Where this is felt, all things are 

possible, nothing of good is possible. The prodigal, 

feeling his bitter poverty and disgrace, was 

taking the first essential step toward better 

things. The world and our hearts, feeling no 

great need of forgiveness, turn a deaf ear to the 

•Savior. The first work of the Holy Spirit in our 

effectual calling is the conviction of sin. 

The Word of God read or preached may bring 

this; the consequences of our sins may 

bring it; pain and sickness may bring it; 

serious reflections may bring it. God sometimes 

moves in a mysterious way in bringing us 

to feel our lost and undone condition, but it is his 

flrst great work of mercy that he brings us to 

feel our need of mercy.. This is the truest and 

most needed revival, that we are profoundly, 

even distressingly conscious of our need of i'"'' 

giveness.

August 5, 1914. 

A FAMILY' PAPER. 


Lesson VIIL August 23, 1914 

THE WEDDING FEAST. 


Golden Text.—0 Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that 

killeth the prophets, and stonest them that are 

sent unto her, how often would I have gathered 

thy children together, even as a hen gathereth 

her own brood under her wings, and ye would 

not! Luke 13:34. 

"• Lesson Text.—Matthew 22:1-14. 

Time.—April A. D. 30. Place.—Jerusalem. 

Suitable Psalms.—23, 2, 133, 37,. verse 22. 

Exposition.—There are a good many things 

that we can learn from this lesson of the Wedding 

Feast. Some of the most prominent are 

snch as these. 

We learn here of God's wonderful goodness in 

providing for the needs of his people. 

To God in heaven, looking down upon the 

needy men and women of the world, it was not 

enough that he had given us the beautiful worlri 

where there are gardens and woods, mountains 

and valleys covered with trees. There are flowers 

and beautiful scenes everywhere. There are 

rivers and springs of water. He has filledthe 

earth with his treasures and he makes the grain 

to grow and fillsthe land with comforts that 

are to cheer the hearts of his people and which 

do cheer them when the sin in men's hearts 

does not make them steal from their brothers 

what God has wanted them to have. 

It was not enough that he should give us our 

friends and opportunities to make the most of 

the talents that are ours but he must give to 

men the spiritual blessings that they threw away 

when they decided to take the fruit of he forbidden 

tree. 

He has sent down from heaven the Bread of 

Life and the water of life fiows constantly from 

tho fountain that has been opened and there all 

who will may come and be refreshed so that 

those who hunger and thirst after righteousness 

are filled. He has provided that which will perfectly 

satisfy every good desire and he has prepared 

enough for all who come. 

We learn here of God's personal love for his 

people in that he invites them into the fellowship 

ot Ills home and his table. 

family There circle is nothing that shows the hospitality intimate of 

friends. a people more than for them to invite others into 

the That fellowship is a feeling of their that homes. almost everyone There are shares, many 

but who it are is willing a feeling enough that we to help should with not a church give up dinner 

too or great a picnic a measure. and are willing In many to instances engage in there any 

to 

in 

is general nothing work that for will the mean poor as and much those in who the are life in of 

another trouble but as to they, bring do not them like right to open into their homes 

and to those make who them are feel in need that of they home are comforts. one in They the 

circle feel like there. that is A asking stranger too may much be and made they to think feel 

very that lonely the home even life when should all the be kept needs sacred of his to body the 

are cared for with and the perhaps best that the money most can buy 

iust by being left out of the family circle. 

Goi, to show his inflinite love and his personal 

love for his people as his own children, has 

invited them into his own home and has made a 

jilace for them at his own table. He has called 

tnem his sons and daughters and has asked them 

to call him their Father, Is it not a wonderful 

love that we have in him 

We learn here of the patience and long suffering 

of God in his offer of salvation to men. 

They rejected time after time, but God in his 

Boodness sent others to tell them that there was 

still a place if they would but come. 

Is it not true still that God pleads with men 

Jlay after day to come to hirn He does not turn 

i

« THE CMRIS.TtAN NATION. Vol. 6i. 

Youne' Peoole's Tonic ^''''^^°^^^''^ s°^th unto God,- know- when Samuel came to call Saul of promotion as obedience Wlil, 

OUllg Jreopie S l OpiC ,ng that he was the Son of God, the ,^ ^^^^^^, îH observe that it God is delighted and I 

FOR AUGUST 23. 

Creator, who was to sit on the throne ... , , ... ucugntea and in some 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. Of his glory, who was to judge the ^^ ^rmgs out the same thought. In practical way shows that feeling 

Lowly Service. John 13:1-17. 

world, humbly bending to wash the the i8th verse we read, "And the The same is equally true on th 

feet of the man who would deny him Lord sent thee on a journey, and other hand with disobed' 

Psalms.-22:23-27, No. 50; 102:14-17, with curses and the feet of him who gîd, Go and Utterly destroy the With that God is disolea.ed TT'"' 

No. 269- 138:3-6, No 377 131- 1-3 No would betray him with a traitor's kiss . ..u a i i -J^ j £ Ui. ,-r ^ "'=>Piedsea andin 

364- 103-1-5 NO 309 100-14 No' ^^^

August-5, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 9 

instead of at Highland Park. It is to HEMET, CAL. 

to answer inquiries from any persons 

N o t e be an old time basket picnic with free Shortlyi. after the pastor's family who may desire to locate in Southern 

California, 

lemonade and coffee to all. All Covenanters 

and their friends are invited. members of the congregation gather 

moved to their present home, the 

***Dr. R. C. Wylie will occupy the 

Eighth Street pulpit in August, during 

the visit of the pastor, Dr. T. H, ***We are greatly indebted to Mr. 

STAFFORD CONGREGATION. 

ed at their home to give thero "a 

Following his attendance at Synod, 

house warming." Every resident 

Acheson, to Ocean City, N, J, 

W. T. Anderson, of Beaver Falls, Pa., 

Dr. J, D, Edgar gave us a very helpful 

and interesting report of the pro 

member of the congregation who was 

for the letters received from his sister, 

Emma Dean Anderson, a U. P. 

ceedings there, 

*»»Work on; the addition to the 

at home was present, and a happy 

chapel at the Southern Mission is 

evening was spent. Elegant refreshments, 

provided by the congregation, 

Missionary working in India, who 

;We are looking forward with pleasure 

to the coming Young People's 

'past the firststory. Rev, W. J, Sanderson 

has returned to Cedarville, O., 

visited our China Mission en route 

were served. (Before the members 

home on furlough. Miss Anderson left for their homes, they were informfed 

that unknown to them, they 18, 19, and 20, We hope for a big 

Convention to be held here August 

after a pleasant trip to Walton, N, Y. 

served as our 'Church's agent to dis 

the gifts of our people for had been celebrating the 25th anni 

delegation and a meeting that will 

••''Rev. J. M. Foster is to be thanktributed 

for an article on "Rome, the Antagonist 

of the Nation," contained in famine in India. She is an exceedingtian 

work for the coming year, 

versary of the marriage of the pastor 

and his wife. The news seem 

the relief of the starving during the 

broaden and strengthen us for Chrised 

to take the members by surprise, 

the nth volume of "The Funda- 

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and family are 

ly competent judge of good mission but they quickly rallied, and extended 

most hearty congratulations and 

spending their vacation in Sterling 

work, ana her letters are delightful 

this year. 

***Mr. J. R. Dill has held meetings 

in description. No reader should fail good wishes to the pastor and wife. 

Mr. and Mrs . Sproul Moore and 

recently in Sharon, Morning Sun, and 

to follow them, the third of which 

The sequel came a few weeks later, family from the Taber Congregation 

we publish this week, with more to 

when at the close of prayer meeting, 

are expecting to move to Stafford 

Washington, Iowa, and is now in the 

follow. 

the chairman of the congregation, Mr. 

soon. We are very glad to welcome 

midst of an extended summer program 

in the Central West. 

W. M. McCrea, requested all to be 

them to our congregation. 

***The Geneva Glee Club gave an 

seated as he had an announcement to 

excellent entertainment at Sterling. make. He began by saying that a 

***Read the August offer. If the Kansas, on the evening of July the 

The Reformed Presbyterian Charch 

recent gathering of the congregation 

acceptances during August are as third. There were about two hundred 

havins no publuhing house of its own, its 

had closed in what was to them "a 

plentiful as they were during July, 

and twenty-five persons present to enjoy 

the program. Considering the 


rather unsatisfactory way." From 



Ws (following remarks it soon bo* 

tliere will not be a bound copy of 

time of the year, the throng of work, came evident that the congregation 

"The Covenanter Pastor" left in this and the number of entertainments of had immediately taken steps to get Witlisrspoon Cbe presbpterian Publication 

r'UVIIVUIIVII Board w snr ofits or 

office on August 31. 

various kinds which are given in Sterling, 

revenge, but in a way which we hope Bldg., Philadelphia 

Depositories 

it was really a good attendanca may never cause them regret. Af 

***S. A. S, Metheny, Treasurer, 

Remarks of commendation were heard ter telling us that they were unwilling 

that our 25th wedding anniver 

CHILDREMi 

acknowledges receipt of $10aOO for the on every hand. One professor in the 

Jewish IMission "From C. S. M., Kenwood, 

college said that he got his money's 

la. May God bless the Jews worth several times over. Another 

and may they accept their own Messiah.—A 

Friend of Missions." 

man prominent in educational circles 

said it was a very creditable enter 

TEETl-ll^! 

*'*An advertisement, by order of the 

Central Board of Missions, appears In 

the Irish Covenanter and Scottish R. 

P. Witness inviting correspondence 

with those contemplating emigrating 

to Canada or the United States. 

•**Mr. John Parkhill is building a 

tainment. Come again. Sterling is always 

open for a date.—J. G. McEl 

Covenanter church at ConneUsville, 

Pa., 32x48 feet, brick veneered. It will hinney. 

be completed about September first, ***A word with our readers. On 

and cost about $5,000, to be wholly August first, considerably more than 

borne by Mr. Parkhill. The high one thousand dollars was due us 

testimony which the Book gives to a 

from subscribers, none ot whom is 

more than one year in arrears. And 

certain man is, that he is worthy for 

fully five hundred dollars additional 

be hath built us a synagogue. was due us from subscribers who are 

'**The union picnic of the Pittsburgh 

congregations will be held August 

22nd, at Martin's Cabin, Schenley 

Park, which is reached by way 

ef the bridge over Panther's Hollow, 

OLD-TIME 

REMEDY 

IVIAKE8_PURE 

BLOOD 

Purify your blood by taking 

rood's Sarsaparilla. This medi- 

«ne has been and still is the people's 

medicine because of its reliable 

aracter and its wonderful success 

11 the treatment of the common diseases 

and ailments—scrofula, catarrh, 

rheumatism, dyspepsia, loss 


NIIW CONCORD, OHIO. 

Elder John Robb, of the Los Angeles 

congregation is a welcome visitor 

to his old home community. 

-Mrs. J. B. Speer is bedfast from a 

stroke of paralysis. She is likely to 

be confined for some time, but there 

is a good hope of her recovery. 

Elder H. M. Speer was taken quite 

sick the other day while working in 

the hay field,but will probably be 

out again after a few days. 

Miss Etta Jiartin has been visiting 

with her brothers and other 

friends in Western Pennsylvania. 

Miss Mary Coleman, of Allegheny, 

has been visiting at the pastor's home. 

SEATTLE, WASH. 

Mr. Henry Downie, who has bcon 

very ill, is again able to attend worship. 

Our Sabbath School attendance 

is very good for the vacation period, 

as many go into camp along the 

Lakes and Puget Sound. Mr. J. G. 

Love addressed the school, giving an 

account of the trip to Synod, and a 

report of the different schools he visited 

on the way. Mr. Will Alsworth, 

who underwent an operation at the 

hospital, is at home again. Mr. Frank 

Knowles, who suffered a severe fracture 

of his thigh bone, has arrived 

home from Bellingham. 

In the matter of Temperance, reports 

from the State Capitol at Olympia are 

that over 70,000 names out of 112,000 

signed to petitions for an amendment 

to the State Constitution for Prohibi 

also located at Los Angeles at present. 

tion were found correct and bona fide. Rev. S. R. Wallace supplies the last 

Only 31,000 were required, so that two two Sabbaths of July. Rev. W. W. 

and one-half times enough of signatures 

give an idea of the possible out 

and at Sharon. Miss Mary ilarshaH, 

Carithers is visiting relatives here 

come. Our congregation was delight 

a trained nurse from Chicago, is vis 

ed with the photograph taken of the 

meeting of Synod which was posted 

in the prayer meeting room for observation. 

Mrs. Bell and Elder Morton 

S. Bell, her son, his wife and two 

daughters of Elder Muirhead, sisters 

of Mrs. Morton Bell, all of Regina, 

Canada, were visitors for a fortnight, 

attending all our services. A brother 

of Rev. T. Holmes Walker, has 

been in attendance at our services. 

Mr. and Mrs. Walker live in the southern 

part of the city at an uncomfortable 

distance from our church. 

Seattle has just passed through a 

"Potlatch Carnival Season," which 

was under the control of a secret or 

Discussion, Delegate from Vernon; 

The Sabbath Outside of Church 

Hours, Delegate from Hopkinton; Discussion, 

Delegate from Lake Reno; 

Bible Quiz, Conducted by Rev. E. L. 

iicKnight. 

Evening session, 7.30: Address, Rev. 

A. I. Robb; Address, Rev. R. E. Wilson. 

Thursday morning, 9.30: Devotional 

Exercises, "Heroism and the Commonplace,' 

Delegate from Sharon; Recitation, 

Delegate from Washington; "A 

Plan of Work or a Dream," Anna Hensleigh; 

Discussion, Delegate from 

Washington; Bible Contest, "Can 

Covenanters Help Temperance Win" 

Delegate from Wyman; Discussion, 

Delegate from Chicago. 

This Young People's Convention 

was one of the best in our history. 

Rev. Geo. Coleman was an ideal leader, 

and the young people responded 

loyally. A new feature was the lively 

Bible Quiz, affording much information. 

Though not so largely attended 

as it should have been, the little consecration 

meeting was the heart of 

the convention; this and the inspiring 

addresses of Revs. A. I. Robb and 

R. E. Willson. 

Rev. and Mrs. Patton have returned 

from their visit east; he has preached 

for Us two Sabbaths. Elder J. W. 

Cavan and family are spending a 

month's vacation in Los Angeles, California, 

visiting with Thomas McClement's 

family. Miss Lois Trumbull is 

iting the home folks. 

Allen. The Missionary Society met 

w.th .Mrs. W. J. Elliot in July, more 

than thirty ladies being present, ilrs. 

M. M. McElhinny. has invited the society 

to her home in Nelson for the Lessons Free 

August meeting. The quartet of Cooper 

College gave an entertainment in 

the U. P. Church, July 1st, which was 

much enjoyed. Then we were favored 

with a visit from our own Geneva College 

Glee Club. Their entertainment 

was given to a full house, many of 

the Beulah congregation being 

among the audience. All enjoyed it. 

Later a reception was held for them 

at Rev..F. E. Allen's, when the "boys" 

gave more of their coillege songp, 

"yells," and most of them gave short 

talks. Refreshments of orangeade and 

wafers were served to all. Many of 

the club left on an early train for 

eastern points, three remaining over 

Sabbath with us. iliss Nickol, of 

Hastings, Nebraska, and Miss Mearns 

of Seattle, Washington, were guests 

of Rev. Allen. Miss Ella Copeland, 

of Idana, Kansas, is at the home of 

her brother, A. W., and Miss Montgomery, 

of Olathe, Kansas, is at the 

plete." ''The lessons are marvels ot simplicity. 

and my 11 year old boy has not had the least 

Hutchison home. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. trouble to learn." One minister writes: "As 

McKee were called to Blanchard, each succeeding lesson comes I am more and 

Iowa, the 17th. Their son, Mr. Joe more fully persuaded I made no mistake in 

McKee, bieng ill with infiammatory becoming your pupil." 

rheumatism, but is now some better. Established 1898—have thousands of pupils 

A new member in the congregation is from An seven Hotel years of Home age to seventy. Unrivalled 

a little son in the home of Mr. and Don't say you cannot learn music but send 


Mrs. 0. C. Childress. At a Bible reading 

contest in the church recently, the be Daughter sent by return Travelling mail free. Address Alone U 

for our free booklet and tuition offer. It witl 

S 

first place was given by the judges SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Box 33,225 Fifth Avenue^ 

to Miss Veda Elliot and second to New GREAT York City. 

Miss Ethel Tippin. There were five Instruments supplied wJien nudtd. Cash or crtdU, 

contestants. 


the right to "v/\\\" the subscription 

for the relatives and friends of the to whomsoever you choose, and so on 

parties, at the home of the groom's throughout your generations in perpetuity.. 

And until further notice ev- 


der called "Tlllicums." Part of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McKee. 

celebration consisted of dancing the Mr. and Mrs. Hotchkiss, of Hanover, ery such original subscriber will receive 

as a gift the 2-volume "Life of ters, circulars and packages You 

Would you Uke to get a lot of let 

"tango" on a platform on Second avenue. 

The affair closed on Saturday H. Childress and other friends here Abraham Lincoln," by Ida Tarbell, probably Imow that manufacturers, 

Illinois, visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. 

night at 12 and thousands went home recently. Mrs. Myra Tippen and (regular price $5), boxed and delivered 

to any address, all charges pre 

Ushers buy names and addresses for 

supply houses, wholesalers and puDin 

a dazed condition, exhausted and daughters are again settled in their 

many nelpless from liquor. 

home in Superior. Miss Inez expects paid. 

the punpose of sending samples, ad 

CONVENTION OF COVENAN'TER 

YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIEITES OF 

IOWA PRESBYTERY. 

Morning Sun, Iowa, June 17-18, Wednesday 

afternoon session: Devotional 

evercises, "Christianity and Courage"; 

Address of Welcome, Raymond Wilson; 

President's Response, Rev. Geo. 

Coleman; Roll Call—Difficulties and 

Bible Characters who overcame them, 

(Each delegate named some difficulty 

and then someone who met that very 

thing): The Young Master, the Young 

People's Hero, Delegate from Sharon; 

SUPERIOR, NEB. 

The wedding of Mr. Knox McKee 

and Miss Lottie Touzlin occurred the 

evening of May 19th. The ceremony 

was performed by the pastor of the 

bride. Dr. R. A. Evans, of the U. P. 

Church, assisted by Rev. F. E. Allen. 

J. C. McKee and Mr. and Mrs. Joe 

McKee, of Blanchard, Iowa. Mr. James 

McKee and son, A. W., of Lexington, 

Neb., were here for the wedding. The 

day following, a reception was given 

TAYLOR—McFEETERS WEDDING. 

The wedding of Miss Margaret Elma 

Taylor to Mr. Milo C. McFeeters 

took place at the home of the bride's 

mother, Mrs. Ellen Taylor, of West 

Main street. New Concord, 0. The 

bride, wearing a beautiful gown of 

white embroidered crepe trimmed in 




to teach the coming school year. All 

vertising matter, papers and circulars 

our teachers have secured schools for 

too. Good names are hard to get antt 

the year. Herbert Gilchrist, who wa.5 

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, ] 

are quite expensive. We publish a 

graduated from high school, has not 

Lucas County, ( ' 


decided at which college he will continue 

his studies, iliss Pearl Allen, 

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior carefully arranged in alphabetical 

partner of the firmof F. J. Cheney & Co.. doordering business in the City of Toledo, Cnunty and cerns we know are anxious for got 

We send these LISTS to con 

of Denver, spent some time with her 

sister, Mrs. E. M. Gilchrist, recently. 

State aforesaid, and that said firmwill pay the names to send adverUsing matter to. 

Miss Emma Elliot has returned from 

sura of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each Write your name very plainly so 

a visit at Chicago and Blanchard, 

and everv case of Catarrh that cannot be the printer wiU not make a mistake; 

Iowa, iMiss Winnie McElhinny is 

cured by the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. be sure to give your street numoei 

spending the summer in Colorado; 

FRANK J. CHENEY. and town also plainly written so tnai 

little Margaret Gilchrist accompanied 

Sworn to before me and subscribed in mv any mall addressed to you will reacn 

her to Denver and is visiting with 

presence, this 6th dav of December. A. D. ISSfi. 

her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert 

(Seal) 

A. W. GLEASON, 

Notary Public. 

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and 

faces acts free. Sold Take directly of bv Hall's the F. upon Druggists, system. Family J. CHENEY the Pills blood Send 7Bc. for & for and CO., constipation. 

testimonials, 

mucous Toledo, sur 

O. 

M u s i c 

IX YOUR OWN HOME. 



Ninety-six lessons (or a less numberif you 



Cello will be given free to make our home 


your locality. You will get one lesson week'- 


t ake the lessons will be the cost of pos'.age and 

the music you use, which is small. ^Vrite at 


free booklet. It will place you under no obiigation 

whatevertous ifyou never writeagain. 



had known of your school before.'' "Have 

learned more in one term in my home with 

your weekly lessons than in three terms'with 



H O T E L 

118 \¥est 5Ttli Street 

New York City 


Room with Bath S- 



hand made lace with veil of pont 

d'esprit, carried a huge bridal bouquet 


of green and white, carrying out the 


you without fail. AU we ask is taai 

you send 10 cents In silver and we 

wUl enter your name In our LIST as 

MERRILL ADVERTISING AGENCY INC, 

1161 Broadway, New YorkCity

August 5, 1914. 

A FAMILY PAPER, 11 

colors which prevailed in the decorations 

throughout the rooms. Under manufactures the Klean-Knit Under 

us the answer. This great company 

an artistic floralarch, the couple were wear, and Fibre Silk Hosiery for G E N E V A C O L L E Q E 

joined in holy wedlock by the Rev. women, men and children. The company 

has been making knit goods 


John Coleman. The ceremony was said 

in the presence of the following- for eighteen years, and is the largest 

concern in the world making and therefore unique. Among Covenanters it should have no competitors. 


James Clark and daughters, Lenore 

and Margaret, Mrs. Margaret Thompson 

and Miss Cochran, all of this sumer. It does not sell these goods has a timely message that ambitious students cannot afford to miss. 

selling knit goods direct to the con 


place; Mrs. Margaret McWhorter and through stores, but through its own Geneva is a college of liberal culture- She stands for the broad and 

Miss Ella Melone and Mrs. Mary representatives in each city, town, liberal education that must underlie narrow, technical training. 

White, of Norwich; Miss Ella Freed, village or community. Its reputation Geneva's educational ideals are the highest. She has constantly resisted 

the temptation to seek numbers at the expense of literary Miss Elizabeth Bowers and sister, is of the highest, because its goods 

standing. 

is the daughter of the late Rev. J. C. 

Taylor, of Vermont, and is a member 

of the College Hill congregation. 

AN EASY AND PROFITABLE OCCU 

PATION FOR WOMEN. 

What can a woman do who has no 

special training—who has to make her 

OWE living—who has a child to support—who 

wants to educate her children—who 

must contribute to the 

support of parents or family—who 

wants to help pay off a mortgagebuy 

a home—buy furniture or dress 

better 

These are questions that come to 

us constantly. 

All of us know such women—fine 

women, capable women, who ask only 

an opportunity. 

The wcsian you may have in mind 

may be now working, but needing 

easier or more pleasant occupation— 

or more money. 

"What suggestion can -n-e offer 

The World's Star Knitting Company 

of Bay City, Michigan, furnishes 

Blanche, of Beaver Palls, Pa., Mrs. are of the best quality strictly, and Character is paramount. Knowledge and culture without Christian character 

Denny Udall, of Ithaca, N. Y., and because its dealings are the fairest 


Lawrence E. White, of Cambridge. and most liberal. 


After the ceremony the guests were The World's Stat) Knitting Company 

Beautiful location. Safe environment. Progressive spirit. Representa 

served an elegant two-course dinner. 

is asking us to help it find reptive 

and growing attendance. Rates moderate and opportunities for self- 

Mr. and Mrs. McFeeters left for an resentatives in most of the towns to help abundant. A limited number of scholarships carrying free tuitlor» 

eastern honeymoon. On July 22 they which our paper goes. The compensation 

available. 

sailed from Boston on the steamer Laconia 

makes it well worth while for For information address, 

for an European tour. They any woman to take the position they 


will make their home in Assiut, Egypt, offer. Two women began in theii 

where Mr. McFeeters has been professor 

home towns in 'California last year, 

in Assiut College for the past three and both made over $3,000 their first 

years. Both Mr. and Mrs. McFeeters year. One World's Star representative 

are prominent in social and educational 

in. Minnesota .made $3,027 in 

circles and have many friends who eight months. Another makes over 

wish them a happy wedded life.—New $4,000 every year. In many places 

Concord Enterprise. 

women have made themselves independent 

Mr. and Mrs. McFeeters are both 

graduates ol Geneva. Mrs. McFeeters selling these goods. 

No previous training or selling experience 

of any kind is necessary. 

The World's Star sales inspector 

gives all the instructions needed for 

beginning and assists the local representative 

all the time. 

It is not necessary to travel. The 

representative can work right among 

her friends in her home town— 

choose her own hours—in fact, 

manage her work to her own convenience. 

Of course, the more time 

she gives it, the greater her profit 

wil] be. Each representative is protected 

in her own territory. 

The lines include underw'ear and 

hosiery for men and women and children, 

so every household is good for 

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ON THE FACE OF THE CLIFF. 

By Roe L. Hendrick. 

In the summer of 1S8S Ned Fullerton 

was living in the narrow valley 

of Red Bud Creek; his brown mare, 

Lucy, and her colt,, the Kitten, were 

his only companions. His rather irksome 

task was to guard a mining a coyote that is looking, at that disganized 

claim until a company could be ortance." 

in the East to work it. The Kitten had been plodding 

The trail to his cabin led five along behind, but during the brief 

miles northwest from the stage road pause had brushed past him and the 

into the mountains, and the valley mare. Then rounding a bend in the 

was so seldom visited that frequently 

path directly ahead of the colt was 

a month passed during which he a rattlesnake, coiled, and staring with 

saw no human being. For companionship 

malevolent eyes at the soft nozzle a 

he turned to the animals, and few feet from it. The colt was 

talked by the hour to the horse and scarcely wise enough to fear the 

the colt. 

A short while after the Kitten was 

born, his supplies began to run low. 

writhing thing; yet some subtle instinct 

made her cautious. 

While she hesitated, Ned came up 

He could not replenish them, however, 

behind her,, stepped swiftly to one 

for Bougher's store—the nearest side, and fired. The severed head of 

place where he could buy provisions 

—was seventeen miles away, and, on 

account of the wolves, he did not dare 

to leave the colt alone while he made 

the trip. Accordingly he husbanded 

his provisions as best he could and 

waited patiently. 

When the colt was three months 

old, he thought that she was strong 

enough to make the rough trip over 

the mountain trail, and early one 

morning he set out, riding the mare 

and leading the colt. 

They went diagonally up the elope 

to the eastward for more than a mile, 

and then skirted the face of the precipitous 

cliff for four miles before 

they came to the stage road, down 

which, a dozen miles to the south, 

was Bougher's store. 

They met no one on the outward 

trip. At the store, while slowly making 

his purchases, he permitted him 

self the luxury of a long conversation 

with Jim Bougher. As he was packing 

his purchases on the back of 

the mare, the stage drew up, and 

stopped for a few minutes on its toilsome 

journey into the mountains; 

the young man eyed almost enviously 

the three tired, dusty passengers sitting 

on the outside of the coach. 

Some day he, too, would take a trip, 

he thought, and get out of the wilderness 

among his own kind again. 

He waited until the cloud of dust 

had settled, and then, leading the 

mare and the colt, trudged up the 

road in the wake of the stage: at 

half past four o'clock he swung off into 

the trail that led up into the mountains 

to his camp. The sun was already 

getting down among the mountain 

peaks to the westward; the air 

was perceptibly cooler, and the trafl 

seemed much pleasanter than the 

broiling stage road had been. 

On a knoll 150 yards away, Ned 

saw a coyote regarding them curiously. 

He hated a wolf of any kind on 

general principles, and instantly 

threw his rifle to his shoulder. But 

as his finger touched the trigger, the 

coyote dodged, and the bullet merely 

threw up a spurt of sand where a second 

betore the animal had stood. 

"Huh!" said Ned to himself. "If 

you hadn't been looking I'd have got 

you; but a man's a fool to shoot at 

the snake flew into the air, and its 

body lashed the ground furiously. As 

he threw it from the trail with a 

stick of brushwood, the Kitten ran 

back and nestled against her mother. 

"You'd better keep behind, you little 

simpleton,' said Ned. "You don't 

know when to be afraid of a thing 

and when not." 

A short distance ahead of them the 

cliif ran out in an abrupt point. Here 

the soft rock was deeply eroded, and 

many gullies seamed its face; but a 

bench of harder rock had been left, 

along which the trail ran. It extended 

downward toward the valley, and 

in one place overhung the creek far 

below. 

As he approached this shelf, Ned 

seized the colt by the ear, and led her 

to the inside of the path,, so as to 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol 61. 

Ned stood his ground for a minute, 

wondering what he had better do. 

The bear remained in the trail, and 

growled hoarsely. Ned knew that if 

the beast decided to attack him, it 

would be useless for him to try to run 

away, for the animal could climb safely 

and swiftly in places where a man 

with a terrific swing of her forepaw. 

could find no foothold. He did not The grizzly was close upon her, but 

intend to retreat into the gullies, either, 

for, if he were followed, it meant of terror, and just escaped the mighty 

she sprang ahead with a shrill neigli' 

his being trapped, with escape impossible, 

since each gully terminated Running straight to Ned, she 

blow. 

at its upper end against a sheer wall crowded against him, almost thrust 

of rock. 

him from the shelf,, and greatly hindered 

his efforts to reassemble The weapon he carried was one of 

the 

the best of its kind, but the thirtytwo-calibre 

long-rifie cartridges with ly, and for a moment she stood still, 

gun. He whispered to her soothing 

which it was loaded were much too staring at the bear, and tembling 

light to be effective against a grizzly from head to foot. 

bear. However, it was the only weapon 

he had, and he decided to use it; useless cartridge, and had thrownit 

Meanwhile Ned had released the 

perhaps he might get a lucky shot, away. He picked the side plate up 

at close range, that would kill the 

brute. 

Ned knew that the bear, which was 

evidently about to advance, might 

never again afford so plain a target; 

he raised the rifle, and, aiming at one 

of the creature's eyes, pulled the trigger. 

A click followed. The rifle had missed 

flre. 

Instantly Ned threw down the lever 

and swung it up again, in order to 

throw a fresh cartridge into the 

chamber. To his horror the mechanism 

failed to close. The cartridge 

had jammed in the receiver. There 

was nothing for him to do except to 

take off the side plate and attempt to 

extract the defective shell. 

ridge with the knife that he had hastily 

snatched from his belt. 

The colt slid into the trail close ta 

the rock, and stiffened her legs in 

order to make the sharp turn to .the 

left. For a second she almost halted, 

and instantly the bear lunged at her 

from the ground, and tried to force 

it into place; but the grease on it had 

picked up enough grit from the 

ground to prevent it from going 

home. 

The bear, snarling in surly astonishment 

at having missed the colt, 

had paused for an instant. Then he 

gathered himself together, and came 

forward at a lumbering gallop. 

Ned was still working at the plate 

with frantic haste, when he heard 

Lucy utter a prolonged call to her 

colt. The Kitten replied, with terror 

in every note; at once the mare forgot 

her own fear, and,, with flying 

mane and tail, started down the 

short ravine. Her teeth were bared, 

and her ears lay flat against her 

head. 

The bear, already halfway toward 

With a menacing growl the bear 

started forward. JSied was forced to 

retreat, but he faced the brute until the man and colt, heard the mare 

he had passed the big rock; then he coming, and swung heavily round to 

turned, and ran swiftly to the end meet her. At the bottom of the steep 

of the point. Here he wheeled about, 

and with trembling flngers released 

the screw that fastened the side plate 

slope, scarcely a yard from her antagonist, 

she stopped with sand and 

gravel flying from under her bunched 

hoofs, and wheeled as if on a pivot. 

With the same motion her heels lashed 

out, and the iron-shod hoofs met 

the great paw in mid-air as it struck 

at her. The limb dropped limp and 

useless, broken in the foreaim, ap 

to the rest of the rifle. 

bring the mare between her and the As he did so, the bear came round 

precipice. 

the rock at a quick, shuffling walk. It 

"You walk here for a few rods, Kitten," 

he said. "I'm not going to have and at the same moment the colt 

snarled at sight of the young man 

you tumbling off and breaking your came bounding down the gully, 

neck. You're just av,'liv,'ard and foolhardy 

enough to do it, if I left you take her directly in front of the which made the long line of cliffs 

straight for Ned. Her course would parently : and a roar of rage and pain, 

alone." 

grizzly. 

across the valley reverberate, burst 

They had gone most of the distance Lucy was a hundred feet up the from the bear's throat. 

in safety, and had just passed round rugged slope; she could overlook the At the same moment the beast 

a huge rock where the path was little 

more than a yard wide, when Ned the colt had lost sight of her. Be 

at her. For a second the horse was 

trail and be easily seen from it, but c'.ropped upon all fours and staggered 

halted with a sharp intake of his coming terrified at last, the little cornered, and the grizzly scored her 

breath, and clutched his rifle. Coming 

along the narrow trial directly to 

for protection. 

Then the mare kicked again, and the 

creature had turned to her master flank cruelly with its uninjured paw. 

ward them, not thirty feet away, was Ned opened his lips to shfiut, but grizzly was thrown from her; but the 

the biggest grizzly bear he had ever closed them at once. He did not beast quickly regained a footing at 

seen. 

wish to irritate the bear needlessly; the outer edge of the trail. 

The animal saw them at the same moreover, the colt could hardly obey Somehow during this time—^he never 

knew how, for all his conscious at 

moment, and also stopped short, with him if he ordered her back, for she 

its eyes glowing vindictively. The was coming so fast down the slope tention had been held by the furious 

mare trembled from head to foot, and that she could not check herself before 

she reached the shelf. The mare, the plate home, and had given a turn 

struggle before him—Ned had got 

nearly backed off the liff; then she 

wheeled sharply about, darted round too, saw what was happening, and or two to the screw that held it. 

the rock,, and took refuge in one of neighed shrilly; but the Kitten kept Working the lever, in order to throw 

the deep gullies that had been washed 

out in the face of the cliff. The The side plate, released by the rehe leaped forward, and just as the 

on. 

a fresh cartridge into the chamber, 

colt followed, but in an uncertain, moval of the screw that held it, slipped 

from Ned's hand and dropped to at its ear. 

beast was about to lunge again, fired 

hesitating manner, as if it were not 

quite sure what the mare's panic was the ground. With his eyes on the The bullet struck somewhere 

about. 

bear, he pried at the jammed cart 

(Continued on page 12.)

August 12, 1914. 




We gave in our issue of July 29 from the 

late Professor George's book. The Divine Call 

to the Ministry. Will not the people pray that 

the young men who have had the privilege of 

education, whose way is open, may be called 

to this work of God, and may heed the 

call The harvest is plenteous, the laborers 

are few. 

It is a coincidence that the Topic for the 

Young People's IMeeting on August 30 is "Why 

and How to Abolish War," and the article on 

this topic (see page 8) by the Rev. A. A. Johnston 

is a clear and able discussion, with illuminating 

data, worthy of the careful reading and 

study of all people, and not young people only. 

But the young people should fillour churches on 

iugust 30, having by previous study,, prayer and 

mediation prepared themselves, as Esther, to 

seek God's favor toward their intercessions for 

the averting of war and the inbringing of a 

world-wide and abiding peace, and the saving of 

his people. 

Rev. Dr. William S. Owens, a minister of 

the United Presbyterian Church, died in San 

Jose, California, June 30, 1914, where he had 

lived for a number of years, retired. He was 

born in 1842, in Clough, Ireland, and graduated 

from Westminster College in 1866. He 

was a pastor, first in the North Philadelphia 

congregation, then in Indiana, Pa., and then 

in Steubenville, O. He afterwards served for 

fourteen years as Corresponding Secretary 

of Home Missions. Then in 1899, Dr. O'wens 

became editor of The Midland, published in 

Chicago. He gave this work up and soon left 

for California for tbe sake of his health. He 

was an early and earnest worker for Reform, 

and in hearty sympathy with the movements 

for National Religion. 

This is the month in which the Carnegie 

Church Peace Fund provided for two Coii- 

§;resses, one at Constance for Protestants, and 

a second, also on the Continent, for Catholics, 

What a comment it is to read that the Secretary 

of this Fund is among the Americans 

marooned by the war, that has so suddenly 

sprung up! 

The enmity between man and man can only 

he removed by the Gospel of Christ and if 

the ministry preach this faithfully in the 

home land and in foreign lands, and if children 

are taught the Scriptures in the schools 

more effective vrork will be done and greater 

results be procured from the outlay than by 

other means; and we were not surprised that 

one of our city papers rather made made light 

of the Fund. The great call is to evangelize 

the world. 

THE WAR IN EUROPE. 

At this writing the war in E:urope includes 

Germany and Austria on the one hand, and Eng- 

^îd, Prance, Russia, Servia, and Belgium on the 

"ther hand—five nations united against the two. 

^° far, Italy jjas refused to join with Germany 

and Austria, insisting that the present war is on 

their part one of aggression, whereas the Triple 

Alliance applies in case of defensive war only. 

Belgium was brought into the war by Germany's 

attempt to march her troops through Belgium 

territory to reach France. England, in defense 

of Belgium's neutrality, gave Germany a given 

number of hours to withdraw her troops from 

Belgium. Germany refused, and declared war 

against both England and Belgium-. The first 

real battle of the war, began between Austria 

and Servia, was thus brought about on Belgium 

soil, at Liege, between Belgians and Germans, 

during which, unless the almost unbelievable 

figures should prove to be incorrect, 2.5,000 Germans 

were killed. Germany then asked for a 

truce to care for her wounded and bury her dead. 

On Saturday last a French army had crossed the 

border to the suiiport of the Belgians and were 

hurrying toward Liege. 

President Wilson, early last week, offered this 

country's good offices for mediation to the heads 

of all governments involved who have signed +he 

pague agreement providing for arbitration, but 

no nation has so far accepted his offer. 

Europe is on the eve of the most gigantic, unnatural 

and savage war in the world's history. 

No merely human power can now avert it, but 

God can, and his people will intreat Him to do 

so. It is intolerable that any one man should 

have the destinies of nations, for peace or war, 

at his individual disposal. This war was not inevitable, 

and the rulers of Austria, and Russia 

and Germany needlessly brought it on. Permanent 

world peace must be preceded by curtailment 

of the power of sovereigns in Europe. 

DEATH OF MRS. PRESIDENT WILSON. 

As a result of a fall last February, Mrs. Wilson, 

the wife of the President of the United 

States, died in the White House at Washington, 

on Thursday evening at 5 o'clock. She was conscious 

almost until the end. The President sat 

on the bedside clasping his wife's hand when 

she passed away, and their three daughters 

knelt about the bed. The physician was in the 

room, and Mrs. Wilson's last words were to him, 

saying, "I am going away, Doctor, look well after 

Woodrow." After this she lapsed into unconsciousness. 

Presently a clock in another room 

was heard softly chiming five,the Doctor leaned 

toward his patient, then uttered a whispered 

word to the President whose head was quickly 

bowed. The end had come. 

In his unutterable sorrow, already burdened by 

the cafes of his own great country and the horrors 

of an unparalleled war among our neighbors. 

President Wilson will have the sympathy of all 

good people, and their prayers for God's sustaining 

grace. 

THE CHINA RELIEF FUND. 

The following is from a letter, dated July 1, 

by Miss E. Margaret Stewart, of Tak Hing, and 

forwarded to us by Dr, Metheny, The immediate 

need for thousands of dollars is apparent. 

"I suppose you will have seen an account of 

the great flood we had at Tak Hing and all along 

the West River, long before you get this letter. 

Mr. Robb and those who were in the fieldwill 

also write you in detail. It is the great subject 

on all our minds at this time though, so I cannot 

refrain from mentioning it. We will certainly 

need thousands of dollars if we attempt to relieve 

the suffering in the district for which we feel 

responsible. The missionaries in Canton have 

already cabled the Red Cross Society for help 

and hope for a favorable answer. It almost makes 

us ashamed to lie down in comfortable beds and 

eat square meals when so many are homeless 

and hungry. We shall certainly try to do our 

part as soon as possible." 

ARE YOU A GRAFT 

Regeneration and conversion are different sides 

of the same process, or act. In regeneration the 

sinner is wholly passive; God alone is active. In 

conversion the sinner is active. In the former 

the Spirit of God comes into the sinner with such 

power as to initiate the new life. The man is 

born from above. In conversion the new life 

leads him to tum from the old thoughts and acts 

into a new channel. Regeneration comes to the 

sinner when he is dead; conversion is the act of 

a living soul. Paul explains the process of 

change by grafting. In itself the graft is a dead, 

useless, piece of wood. It is fruitless. This bit 

of wood is taken and put into a living tree. Attaching 

it to the tree will not gain the end. The 

tree must be broken to receive it. So far the 

graft has been passive. When it is set into the 

living stock the life of the tree pushes its way 

into the graft. Some of the sap veins of the 

tree connect with those of the graft until the 

vital life of the tree is throbbing through the 

graft. At once something else takes place. This new 

life so fillsthe graft that it cannot contain it and 

a little shoot is thrust out into the light. This is 

the beginning of fruitage. Jesus said, 'T am come 

that ye might have life and that ye might have 

it abundantly," and through fruit-bearing does 

the graft fulfil its~ mission. Connecting the graft 

with the broken body of Christ is the work of regeneration; 

the turning of the graft in response 

to the new life within it is conversion. Without 

being grafted into Christ there is no regeneration; 

without regeneration there is no conversion; 

without conversion there is no fruit that 

will keep. 

Are you a graft 

"THE SPIRIT GRÊTH LIFE." 

In the ir.orning of creation the Spirit brooded 

over the waters. This was the beginning 

of life, and out of the welter of chaos came 

the land with its springing grass and forests, 

the animals and man. For the life in all these 

results of creation the Spirit is the single 

source. Alen have spoken of dead matter, 

but after such a statement science puts its 

question mark. We learn that in the stone 

on which we walk, of which we build that 

which lasts the centuries, the particles are in 

rapid motion ; that the bar magnet has its attractive 

power in the fact that the little atoms 

of steel are all arranged to point in one direction. 

Did the Psalmist have a glimpse of this 

when he spoke of the leaping of the mountains 

Xow if this view is anywhere near 

right, matter is not dead. Evidently the kind 

of life in a rock is not the same as that in a 

plant, nor is the plant life identical with animal 

life. Each has a kind peculiar to tne 

kingdom to which it belongs. Neither is the 

life in the man out of Christ like that of the 

Christian. Here again they belong to different 

kingdoms. Each one has a life unlike any 

other. Each one has a life more highly organized 

than the one below it. Accepting the 

views of modern thinkers about matters there 

are four kingdoms to which the Spirit gives 

life; inorganic matter, if it really is inorganic, 

animal, man, and regenerated man. These 

resemble each other, they apprcvtch each other, 

but never merge. The molecule of the 

rock does not become the cell of the plant or 

the animal. The gulf between them mav not

e wide, but there is no bridge. What gives 

unity to these diiTerent kingdoms, binding 

them together in what we call the universe 

Materialists find this bond of unity in material 

laws and call it evolution. They explain each 

higher type as coming into existence through 

the resident forces of the lower kingdom. It 

is life from below. Nicodemus was told that 

life came from above. The Spirit is the single 

source of life in all its forms. The universe 

is one not because of resident forces, but 

because the Holy Spirit vivifies it. The one 

Spirit acting through all, makes all one. 

SCHISM IN THE BODY. 

The twelfth chapter of First Corinthians is 

the descriptive anatomy of the redeemed body 

of Jesus Christ. In this body each regenerated 

life is a nerve or a muscle, a hand or a 

foot. Each ore has his importance, has his 

life indeed, because he is a member of the 

body. When each one does his work properly, 

then the body of Christ is in good health. 

When any part refuses to function, then there 

is sickness and weakness in the body of Christ. 

This is what Paul calls "schism in, the body.'* 

Whenever there is disease at any point, for 

example congestion in the lungs, the attention 

of the whole body is focussed on that 

lawless member to bring it into proper working 

order. The cells are filled with waste matter 

because the veins are not able to do their 

work in the congested part. If the blood could 

flow unhindered the waste matter would be 

carried away to the other organs where it 

could be cleansed, or else thrown out of the 

body. But the veins are closed by the inflammation 

until tbe blood can with difficulty 

force a passage. When a heavily loaded team 

comes to a hard spot they quicken their steps. 

The driver of the automobile throws his machine 

il a different gear when he has a hill 

to climb. With the added work to be done the 

heart speeds up and tries to drive the blood 

through the obstructions. The kidneys and 

the liver respond to the call. The stomach 

tries to relieve the diseased portion. "If one 

member sufifer all the members suffer with it." 

Often the heart collapses under the heavy 

work it has to do. This is schism in the body. 

The lawless member, or members, calls up the 

vital religious forces of the whole congregation 

to bring him into proper functioning, 

-Sometimes some of the other members also 

cease to function properly through sympathy 

with the one that first went wrong. But whether 

this takes place or not, the body ceases to 

do anything except try to live. A good many 

congregations have congestion of one part or 

another, that puts the heart to a severe test. 

Collapse is not unusual and if one could diagnose 

the disease he would find there had been 

schism in the body. This schismatic condition 

has been the cause of weakness and death 

in congregational life and work, in church 

life and work. Too often the whole strength 

of the body is dissipated in the effort to bring 

the lawless member into right adjustment. 

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]\Iost of the strength of the body goes into 

this form of waste, instead of being made effective 

in doing its work in the world. It is 

sometimes quite as imperative for the health 

of the church that it should practice surgery 

as to make additions to the body. It emphasizes 

the need, if church work is ever to become 

normally effective, that every member 

should be brought into harmony with the 

purposes of the body. If there is to be a forward 

movement it must be an every-member 

movement. Inaction of the hand cripples the 

work of the foot. A failure of the eye throws 

extra work upon the ear. A hundred nerves 

and muscles are working together in an act, 

where the paralysis of one of the hundred 

would prevent the work being done. The 

congregation in its members must be saved 

before it can be saving. It must be gifted before 

it can be giving. We have foreign mission 

and home mission and intermission. 

This last needs to be changed into an innermission 

so that the lives of the membership 

may have power through such adjustment as 

will bring each life into more vital relationship 

with the head, which is Christ. Through 

lack of this, many are weak and sickly and 

many sleep. 

WALKING WITH GOD. 

By the Rev. T. M. Slater. 

The Bible records the names of many who enjoyed 

great distinction in their relations with 

God. Abraham was his friend. The Lord knew 

Moses face to face. David was a man after his 

own heart. Daniel was greatly beloved. The Baptist 

was a man sent from God, Paul was the 

bond servant of Jesus Christ. John was the 

disciple beloved of him. What titles could exceed 

these in dignity What eulogy more eloquent, or 

what more enviable epitaph could be written over 

our grave And earlier than all these lived 

Enoch, the seventh from Adam, of who little is 

known save that he was a prophet; that like 

Elijah he was translated that he should not see 

death; that before his translation he had this 

testimony that he pleased God; and that the great 

distinction of his life was that he walked with 

God. 

There is something very fascinating about that 

description. It speaks of an intimacy of relation 

that we all covet, of a blessed companionship and 

comradeship, of an acquaintance and fellowship, 

and heart-to-heart knowledge that belongs only 

to lovers. Surely Enoch was a highly privileged 

saint to be chosen as God's walking companion! 

Any one who knows this much of him cannot but 

wish that they knew more, especially concerning 

all that those walks were to him. But perhaps if 

we observe something of his habits of walking we 

may get suggestions as to how we may learn to 

walk with God. 

For at the outset we should remember that 

there was nothing tangible or material about this 

companionship. In Enoch's day God was no more 

visible than he is now, and then as now, men had 

to walk by faith and not by sight. So let us not 

despair of less advantages in entering into the 

reality of a true walk with God. In fact our advantages 

are far above those of Enoch, for we 

. have the Scriptures that reveal where God is to 

be found, and Christ who is the Way; and meeting 

God there our hand joins his by faith. 

Neither let us suppose that to walk with God 

we must withdraw from the ordinary paths of 

life. Bnpch was no hermit, but active in the affairs 

of his time. God meets with us in the solitude 

but leads us out among men. Those who retire 

from the work of life in order to walk with 

God, are in peril of being left to walk alone. 

Enoch did not have easy walking all of the 

time, and neither will we it we walk with God. 

Our journey with him is not an idle stroll, for 

he is going somewhere, and the path leads through 

rough places. The Lord is a man of war, and 

if we keep step with him we will have marching, 

running and climbing. As a prophet, Enoch had 

to walk the rough roads of a prophet, denouncing 

the wickedness of his time, receiving the opposition 

of his fellowmen, foretelling the judgment to 

come; but he had to take this course or else part 

company with God. 

Another thing noticeable about Enoch's walk; 

it had a definite beginning. It is distinctly stated 

that his walk with God began when he was 

sixty-five years of age, and seems to have been 

in some way related to the birth of his son 

Methuselah. The record seems to imply that up 

until that time he had walked hy himself, or with 

Satan. Or if he went with God at all he may 

have crept as a child, but did not walk as a man. 

Was it some anxiety in connection with the birth 

of his son, or joy at his coming, or new lessons 

of his relation to his own Heavenly Father, that 

led him to stand upright and live on a new and 

higher plane of life None of us walk from the 

beginning. There is a definite day on which a 

baby takes its firststep, and with what joy that 

development is noticed. Even after our religious 

experience has begun, some of us creep too long. 

God is not satisfied to have us always children; 

much more is he vexed if as wilful, headstrong 

sinners we walk contrary unto him, for he then 

must walk contrary unto us. 

In order to walk with God what is necessary 

First of all we must be at agreement with God, 

for how can two walk together except they be 

agreed The original, natural disagreement between 

a sinner and a holy God must be put away 

and we become reconciled to him. Only when 

this is done do our lives move in the same direction. 

Before that they are moving in opposite 

directions and going further and further apart. If 

we agree upon the direction our paths will lie 

together. 

But more than this, in order to walk together, 

we need to be in sympathy. A dozen people 

may occupy the sidewalk going the same direction, 

but they could hardly be said to he walking 

together if they never speak to one another or 

take any notice. And can Christian people who 

do God's work unwillingly, or who never speak 

to him or respond to anything he says to them, 

whose thoughts and hearts are not with God, 

but roaming in other paths, be said in any true 

sense to be walking with God Walking with God 

means sympathetic fellowship. 

Then there come places in our walk with God 

when we have to follow. We can neither go 

ahead, nor even keep at his side, but must take 

our place behind. At times when we are uncertain 

where the path lies we are glad to follow, for 

we trust him to be the guide. And again at 

times when we think we know the way, but our 

wills come in conflict, what else shall we do Is 

it hard sometimes to be resigned about this inatter 

If God and we were equals we might not be 

resigned, for then there would be an equal 

chance that each of us might be right. But so 

long as God is God and we are what we are, it 

is for us to submit even when we disagree. I 

often watch with interest two walking companions 

who pass my window each day, a mother 

and her little boy. Every time they pass the end 

of an alley, the child wants to go down that 

way to play in the mud. In the end they always 

agree, though it sometimes takes a good deal of 

argument, and the mother's will prevails as it 

shoulrf All separations from God come from «»

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unwillingness to submit to his way at times when 

we want our own, but if we aspire to walk 

with God we must be willing for him to lead the 

way, and we be humble enough to follow as dea 

children. 

And if we really walk with God we cannot expect 

him to carry us. Walking requires the use 

ot our own strength just so far as we have aay 

strength within us. Of course there is an im- 

^portant sense in which he does carry u= just because 

we have no strength, but in addition to 

the salvation which is provided freely witnout 

any work but our acceptance, there ist) salvation 

which we must ourselves work out. Tbis 

IS the walk of a holy life, and here there are no 

free rides. This is the walk that brings development 

and strength, and since we need such exercise, 

God is too good to deprive us of it. To carry 

us would be no kindness, and so we join God 

afoot knowing that if the pace he sets draws upon 

our powers even to the limit of weariness, it 

is for our highest development. 

Nor can we be said to walk with God unless 

we go with him all the way. It is sad that so 

many who make the start turn aside to join other 

company, or stop along the road. Only those who 

endure unto the end and finishtheir course with 

joy shall be counted as having walked with him 

at all. For Enoch it meant a journey of three 

hundred years, but he fainted not nor was 

wearied, for the companionship of God always 

makes the miles seem short, and in such fellowship 

our strength is daily renewed. 

And with what an appropriate ending did 

EBOch finishhis journey. It was one of McLeod 

George's original conceptions that Enoch had a 

habit in the closing years of his life of going out 

each day, like Isaac, to meditate in the fields, 

or along some quiet lane as did Rutherford at 

Aiaworth; and whenever he did so, his friends all 

knew that he was just walking with God. As 

he advanced toward the end of this three hundred 

and sixty-five years and his physical strength 

was weakened in the way, this was about all the 

exertion he was able to make—just take his daily 

walk with God and return to his quiet rest. 

But one evening he did not return at the usual 

hour and his friends felt some alarm lest evil had 

befallen him. "Have you seen Father Enoch" 

was the question on every lip. "No, not lately," 

the answer would come. "We saw him go by 

here awhile ago walking with God; but has he 

not returned" And so the little community was 

all astir that night looking everywhere for the 

dear old saint who had not come back from his 

walk. 

His disappearance was a mystery, and little 

did the friends know that the hopes of Enoch's 

lifetime had been fulfilled that night. Many and 

many a time as he walked along with God in the 

old familiar path he had prayed his Divine Companion 

that he might be allowed to go on with 

bim into the Heavenly Country, but each time 

the request had been denied. Not that God was 

unwilling for him to come, but he wanted him 

fully prepared. For just as the mountain climbers 

before attempting the Matterhorn are required 

by their guides to scale all the lesser peaks in 

order to get themselves ready for the great ascent; 

so God required Enoch to undergo all of 

the long, hard discipline here that might be 

necessary to fit him to walk with him up yonder. 

But this night God saw that the work of train- 

'ug was completed, the course of preparation was 

ended, and that grace had done its perfect work. 

And so without the further discipline of walking 

through the valley of the shadow, or even walking 

back home to say good-bye to his friends, 

Enoch was translated that he should not see 

*eath, and was not found 'because God had translated 

him; for before his ranslation he had this 

testimony that he pleased 3od." 

We may not all be translated as was Enoch. 

If we are alive and remain unto the coming of 

the Lord we surely will be; but whether like him 

in this respect or not, it is our calling and privilege 

to be like him in our walk with God. We 

have the same, and even greater opportunities to 

enter into this fellowship, and it is only a question 

of agreement with him, sympathy with him, 

submission unto him, co-effort with him, and continuance 

unto the end. We will ericounter the 

same obstacles along the way, and the same attractions 

will seek to draw us aside; but we will 

have the same support to help us, the same companionship 

to cheer us, the sam-e gracious infiuences 

to sanctify us and make us worthy to walk 

with him m white in the land where our eyes 

shall no longer be holden to the reality of his 

presence, and we shall walk by sight and not by 

faith. 

A VISITOR'S NOTES ABOUT OUR CHINA 

MISSION. 

Emma Dean Anderson's Closing Letter to Her 

Brother, W. T. Anderson. 

Manila, P. I., June Sth, 1914. 

In my last letter to you I told you about my 

Eabbath at Tak Hing. On Monday, Mr. Taggart, 

Miss Adams, and i, went to Do Shing. Mr. Taggart 

is in charge of the work there and he asked 

me if I should like to go along and I was delighted 

to do so. We left Tak Hing about noon and 

went on a boat up the river for about an hour. 

The ride is a delightful one, as the scenery along 

the river is flne. Just after we got on the boat 

we passed by the highest mountain to be seen. It 

is called "The Mountain of Strength" and is 

about four thousand feet high. The curvings ot 

the river are fine! More villages along the shore. 

Some tea plantations and bamboo groves. Just 

before reaching Do Shing, we passed a rock called 

the "Monk's Head," and it is indeed a very striking 

looking knoll. The City of Do Shing is just 

along the river bank, and a city of some size. 

There are many boats tied up along the banks. 

We ate our lunch before we left the boat and it 

was a good one, too, as Mrs. Taggart is a very 

nice housekeeper and knows how to do things. 

We went up through the market to the boys' 

school. The streets are paved with flag stones, 

none too clean, and filledwith all sorts of venders 

trying to sell their goods. So much fish and 

pork! Stores with matting, baskets and hats 

all made of the palm tree leaves, Mr. Taggart 

bought a large Chinese hat for me to take home. 

It serves for hat and umbrella too. Some places 

the odors were just awful. These people surely 

defy all health laws ever made. The little chil-. 

dren are very interesting. They are so much 

whiter looking than our Punjabi babies. 

We found a nice lot of boys gathered in the 

school room. Each boy brings his own desk and 

seat. Many boys who attend the mission schools 

become Christians. Mr. Taggart examined the 

work there and then we went on to the mission 

house. Here we found a neat chapel downstairs. 

Part of this is used as a dispensary and twice 

a week one of the medical workers comes from 

Tak Hing and cares for the sick people, and Sabbath 

services are conducted by a Chinese preacher. 

Up stairs we found a nice girls' school conducted 

by a young i.,hinese woman. She has her 

mother with her so it is possible for her to remain 

in a position like this. The girls recited for 

us. They were rather shy and turned their backs 

to us when reciting. They showed us their 

'incy work in wool and cotton, and sung a psalm 

for us. It is splendid to think that Mr. Taggart 

can come into this school and examine into the 

work, I heard him saying to Miss Adams, "I 

shall be so glad to turn this work over to you." 

And I am sure he will be glad when there is 

someone to share the burden with. 

There are no missionaries in Do Shing just 

now, but it is an important center. The life and 

work of Dr. Jean McBurney is still counting for 

God here. The accommodation for the missionaries 

is humble and plain. Mr. Taggart has a 

room furnished with a few things so he can 

stay over Sabbath. It is good to know that in 

the midst of all the heathenish darkness round 

about, there is a little band of God's children in 

that city. 

We walked on up through the city, past more 

fish and pork markets. More busy streets, frames 

covered with silk worms, women spinning the 

silk, men weaving silk thread into cloth, tea 

shops, and I do not remember vv-hat all, until 

we were outside among green things once again, 

and had good air to breathe again. Nothing hut 

the love of God could constrain people to want 

to stay and labor among such surroundings. We 

came to a temple. Mr. Taggart said he would 

take a picture. It almost frightened me to see 

him walk right into the temple even with his 

shoes on, and I said. Why, are you allowed to do 

this He said, "What" I replied, to go inside 

a temple. He said "Oh, yes, there is no restriction. 

Anyone can go inside." It is not so with 

our Hindu temples. There were many images, and 

bells, or gongs, used in wakening up the gods. A 

box with sticks in it, and when anyone comes to 

pray for a sick one, he pays something and the 

priest tosses up the sticks and then whatever 

number comes is the right number for the prescription, 

and he takes the paper and goes to the drug 

store and gets his medicine. One of the most 

interesting things I had that day, was the visit 

we made to the lepers. They live in boats up 

the river a little ways from our landing. Mr. 

Taggart told me that very largely through Dr. 

Jean McBurney these poor afflicted people had 

been led into the fold of Christ. You could tell 

by the way they greeted Mr. Taggart that they 

loved him very much and were glad to see him 

come. When we went down to the river side 

near where their boats were, they were all out 

on the bank, except those who were too ill to 

leave the boat. There were thirteen of them, 

sitting outside. Some were sorely afflicted in 

the face and hands. Others were more afflicted 

in the feet and one poor fellow had very bad eyes. 

Mr. Taggart held a short service while we stood 

there. How well they listened, and how interested 

they were. Every now and again assenting 

to what was said. The faces of some of them 

were beautiful with the light of heaven shining 

there, and how heartily they sang the 23rd Psalm-. 

Then they repeated the Ten Commandments, and 

all joined Mr. Taggart in praying the Lord's Prayer. 

Then I said a few words to them which Mr. Taggart 

put into the Chinese language. These are 

all in full membership in the Church. Some day, 

with bodies made perfect, these humble followers 

of Christ will stand with Him in glory, and 

how glad these dear missionaries will be that 

they were led to give them the Gospel message, 

and lead them into the light. 

We came back to the landing and waited about 

two hours for our boat, and it was about eleven 

o'clock when we reached Tak Hing. I was tired, 

but was so glad that I had been allowed to see 

the work at Do Shing. 

Next morning I went with Mrs. Wright to visit 

in the home of one of the church members. We 

walked down past where the new mission dwellings 

are being erected. The location is a flne 

one, just on the river bank, and where they will 

get good air. Mr. K. was busy at work helping 

to put in the concrete and having general over-

sight. Missionaries in China need to be all-round 

men. I have seen no sign of your Board having 

made any mistakes in the choice of men sent out. 

Mrs. Wright was warmly welcomed by her friends. 

The humble home was made of bamboo poles 

and matting. Just one general room, where even 

the family pig had a little nook in one corner. 

Coming home, we stopped to see the church. I 

think I told you that it was getting a coat of 

paint. It is a nice airy room, hut it is already 

too small for the growing congregation. Mrs. K. 

and Miss Stuart and I visited the boys' school. 

They have a fine building for the main school. 

It was formerly a temple. The idols were all 

taken from the roof and walls and the place 

made into a very good quarters for the boys. 

Some come from the out stations and are in the 

boarding house. The boys all looked neat and 

clean and some of them had very bright faces. We 

visited the branch schools also. These were taught 

by teachers educated in the main school. Mr. 

K. has grand opportunities here. And he is 

realizing this and getting hold of the young men 

for Christ. Every dollar spent by your unurcn 

in this work is well spent, and will bring rlcn 

returns. Christian education is what is needed 

in China, and I am glad your missionaries are 

doing their share. 

Dr. Kate McBurney condncted me over the 

wom-an's side of the hospital and then I attended 

a class of the medical trainmg school, where 

she gave instructions on "Bones.-' These Christian 

Chinese men and women, make fine students. 

They are determined to know things. Some, if 

not all of them, do the most humble work in order 

to help pay for what they receive. No wonder 

that Dr. Wright and Dr. McBurney break 

down every obstacle and opposition to foreign 

doctors and win the love and confldence of all 

who need medical treatment. Their hearts are 

So full- of the love of Christ that it just overflows 

in loving treatment of all who come. They 

are beloved by all the Chinese and have made 

the "Gregg Memorial Hospital" a great means 

of leading people to Christ. 

Miss Huston has a fine work among the girls. 

The girls' school is just near the home of the 

lady missionaries. A good building, with nice 

American idesksv The pupils looked so neat 

and clean, and many of them had very bright 

faces. I enjoyed hearing them sing. I talked to 

them a little while about India. Aside from 

the regular studies taught in all grammar 

schools, they had sewing and needle work. Mrs. 

Doig comes every day and gives them instruction 

in lace making and other fancy things. I was 

surprised to see how well she got along, not 

knowing the language. She has such a kind 

oeart, and love always finds a way to serve. From 

the girls' school, Miss Huston took me to see 

the home of the Bible women which is also near 

the missionaries. I was pleased to see how neat 

and clean the women kept their rooms. There 

were two blind women there and they were learning 

to read. So you see all classes are being 

cared for on the mission compound. 

The Sabbath I was in Tak Hing Mr. Robb was 

away at one pf the out-stations, holding communion. 

I did not get to see much of him until 

Tuesday evening, and Mrs. Robb invited me to 

dinner and to spend the evening. I had a delightful 

time. Mr. Robb told me of the good time he 

had out in the village. He started in a chair, but 

the men soon set him down and refused to go 

any farther. It was raining hard so Mr. Robb had 

to walk about fifteen miles through the rain and 

then just lived with the Chinese Christians while 

there. Walked baek again to where he got the 

boat. He seemed to think nothing about it. I 

wondered how many ministers at home could 

have or would have done a thing like that. We 

sat out on the steps and talked mission methods 

and problems until almost midnight. These dear 

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people are surely laying good foundations for 

future success. 

I can assure you and your Church that you have 

a flne work in China, and a noble band of workers. 

No sad, disappointed looking faces over there, 

but a happy, contented deeply consecrated band 

who are not there serving any Church, but are 

there because they have heard the Master's call 

to go work for Him in China, and they are giving 

a glad, happy service. I am glad that it has 

been my privilege to visit them. 

After returning from Canton, I went over from 

Hong Kong to Long Island, one day, and saw 

the sanitarium of your and other missionaries. I 

had to ride about seven miles in a launch and 

had a pleasant day with Mrs. Taggart and Mrs. 

Mitchell. 

Long Island rises several hundred feet above 

the sea and there are quite a number of cottages. 

The sea breeze is fine, and the situation very 

pleasing. A flne place for the weary, over-taxed 

workers to turn in and rest awhile. 

Dr. and Mrs. Dickson, Misses Stuart and 

Adams are there, working away at the language. 

Two years is not one bit too long a time to study 

before talking up work. Hindustani and Punjabi 

are hard enough, but the Chinese language, I am 

sure, must be harder. Only faithful application 

to study enables your missionaries to be able to 

use it as they do. 

I am sure I could not have been more kindly 

and lovingly treated if I had been a real sister 

than I was by the dear friends of the R. P. 

Church in China. May heaven's richest blessing 

rest upon them and those who have sent them 

forth. 

Very lovingly, your sister, 

EMMA DE.4N ANDERSON. 

PRAYER FOR A.\ EARNEST MINISTRY. 

(Extract from James' Earnest Ministry.) 

It must never be forgotten that ministers are 

called, qualified, and blessed b>y the Lord,;the Spirit. 

Hence the promise of God to the Jews, "1 

will give you pastors according to mine heart, 

which shall feed you with knowledge and with understanding;" 

and also the language ot the 

apostle, "He gave some pastors and teachers, for 

the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the 

ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." 

It was a special injunction of Christ to his 

disciples, and intended to apply to his people in 

every age, to pray to the Lord of the harvest to 

send forth laborers into the field. From these 

passages, as well as from the general principle 

that every good gift is from the Lord, we learn 

that a faithful ministry is one of God's gifts, and 

a precious one it is; and were the church in a 

high spiritual state, this would constitute one of 

its chief subjects of prayer. Perhaps we are not 

brought to feel with sufficient depth of conviction 

our dependence upon God for this great blessing, 

for there is little doubt that the church'.s 

possessions and the church's prayers would 

bear in this particular some tolerable proportion 

to each other. We cannot conceive 

of any case in which the promise, "Ask, and 

ye shall receive," would be so abundantly fulfilled, 

as in reference to this. It has not been 

enough considered what kind of men are wanted 

at all times, and especially in these, for the ministry 

of reconciliation; that in fact we need men 

formed exactly and in all respects, except inspiration 

and the power to work miracles, upon the 

apostolical model. Much the same work is now to 

be done as was done by them, and we mu,3t 

have men as full of the power of God, and the 

graces of the Holy Spirit, to do it. Let it be seen 

what ministers have to contend with in this day 

of their vocation; not ineed the spirit of persecution, 

not sanguinary laws, not the ampbitheatre, 

the axe, or the stake; hut obstacles almost 

as formidable as these things, and in some 

respects more so; for such impediments, if they 

lessen the number of professors, raised those 

that stood firm into the devotion of seraphs the 

courage of heroes, and the constancy of martyrs 

—but our obstacles are the emasculating influence 

of ease and prosperity; the insidious snares o' 

wealth, knowledge, and fashions; the engrossing 

power of trade, politics, and secular ambition; 

and then let anyone consider what kind of preachers 

and pastors we want for such an age. it 

we had nothing more to do, and were contented 

to do this and no more, than to keep rehgion up 

to the low level which it now maintains, then ministers 

of common stamp might suffice; but to 

keep in check all the enemies of vital godliness 

which threaten the devastation of the church- to 

resist by the potency of personal example and 

the energy of the pulpit, the worldly spirit which 

threatens to eat out the very core of vital piety; 

to keep up the evangelizing zeal which is awakened, 

and to blend with it a sanctity and a spirituality, 

which shall make it as effective as it Is 

busy; to do battle with all the forms of error by 

which our common faith is likely to be assailed; 

and to do this not only by the force of intellect, 

but by being strong in the Lord, and in the power 

of his might—to achieve this, we want men of 

the same spirit as those who, under the direct 

commission of Christ, preached the word of salvation, 

with the Holy Ghost sent down from 

heaven. Have we many such men in the field If 

not, why not Must not the church of God blame 

herself, for has she sought such men by all the 

wrestling power of believing prayer Hag she 

felt the need of such men, and had lifted up not 

her hands, or her voice merely, but all the energies 

of her renewed nature, in beseeching supplication 

to Him who is ascended to bestow this 

very gift upon men, she would have obtained all 

she asked or wanted. Let the church only set 

her heart upon such a blessing as this, let her 

faith be equal to the expectation of it, and her 

prayer be as her faith, and she will have it. And 

why should she not expect it What is there in 

the nature of the boon that forbids her to look 

for it Does it contradict a single promise, or con 

travene a single arrangement of her Divine Head 

Does it compromise his honor, or require his miraculous 

interposition Does it involve any stepping 

out of his ordinary course of action Why 

then, should it be thought incredible that she 

should obtain a more, a far more devoted and 

successful ministry than she now possesses Does 

the gospel of God's grace, either at home or 

abroad, prevail as could be wished and might be 

expected Does the work of conversion go forward, 

and Christ's kingdom make those encroachments 

on the empire of darkness which might 

be looked for "Ulio will venture to answer in 

the affirmative Whose love to Christ and souls 

beats with so feeble a pulsation as to be satisfied 

with what is doing, and to be contented that 

things should go on as they do Is there nothing 

to be done, no way to accelerate the work of redeeming 

mercy, no method to pour the principles 

of spiritual fertility more rapidly and more diffusively 

through the moral wilderness of our barren 

world One Is yet open, and that is for Zion 

to awake and bestir herself, and lay hold of God's 

strength, saying, "Send us more laborers into 

the field." We have forgotten to pray for ministers 

of a right stamp. The subject has never 

occupied the place in our private, family, and social 

devotion, which its importance demands. It 

has been only occasionally and coldly alluded to, 

but has not been lifted up to heaven with all the 

importunity of men who felt that they could not 

do without it.

August li 1914- 

A FAMILY PAf*m 

Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson IX. August 30, 1914. 

A DAY OF QUESTIONS. 


Golden Text.—Render therefore unto Caesar 

the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the 

things that are God's. 

Lesson Text.—Matthew 22:15-33. 

Time.—April, A. D. 30. Place.—Jerusalem in the 

temple. 


Exposition.-It is a common thing today to hear 

men trying to entangle Christ in his Word. They 

try to make the word of God seem contradictory 

and ridiculous. It would be a sad thing if they 

could, but it is impossible. There are some, 

however, whom they can deceive besides themselves 

and for them it is very sad, for they are 

led away from the Christ. 

But we can bring it nearer home than that for 

not very many infidels or agnostics will be reading 

this paper. Did you ever think that every 

time you go against your conscience or want to 

go against your conscience, and argue with 

yourself that it should be right to do it, 

that you are trying to catch Christ in his speech 

Your conscience is Christ talking to you. It is 

otten not pleasant to obey him and so you argue 

with him as he puts his thoughts into your heart 

and you try to prove to him within you that he 

was wrong. 

In a true Christian it is natural for Christ to 

get the best of an argument but there are so many 

of us who have not let Christ grow strong in our 

hearts and his power is so weak within us that 

he is not able to get the best of an argument and 

so we go ahead as though we had really proven 

him to be in the wrong. 

You cannot flatterChrist. These men came to 

him with many good words and acting as though 

they were friends but he knew them. It does 

not flatterChrist today for you to go to his worship 

as a hypocrite. He knows you. It does not 

flatter Christ for you to quote scripture and 

make long prayers if you are not sincere. He 

knows you. It does not flatterChrist for you to 

say that you are a Christian when you are wit'n 

Christians just to please them if you act differently 

when you are with others. He knows you. 

There is no use trying to get anything out of 

-Christ in that way. You will never find peace of 

conscience. You will never find Christian joy. 

You will never find strength when you come into 

temptation. You will never find coftifort when you 

are in sorrow. You will find that Christ is something 

entirely different from what you had supposed. 

Instead of cheating him and getting something 

through false pretense, you will find that 

you are put to shame both.in this world and before 

the angels of heaven. 

This firstquestion is the old one of our relationship 

to the government. It is especially close 

to us as members of the Covenanter Church. We 

bave had political dissent as one of our distinctive 

principles for several generations. 

Christ gave the simplest answer that could be 

given and one that could be applied very broadly. 

No one can find fault with his answer. 

He said Render therefore unto Caesar the 

things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things 

tbat are God's. The only thing left for us to 

decide then is what belongs to Caesar and what 

belongs to God. That is not always a simple 

thing after all. God leaves it for us to decide because 

our characters are developed by doing and 

thinking for ourselves. He starts us out on the 

nght road and promises to help us and then he 

wants us to do as much of the walking ourselves 

as we can. 

The things that belong to Caesar are not all 

the things that Caesar claims. By Caesar we 

mean the government as it is at present. The 

things that belong to Caesar do not mean all 

things that belong to government. It does not 

mean aU things that would belong to Caesar if he 

were living in right relationship to God. It 

means things that are his under present conditions. 

It means that we are to pay for what we 

get rightfully from the government. We are to 

pay for protection. We pay for opportunities of 

market and trade. We are to pay for all the conveniences 

that could not be had without government. 

Taxes pay for these things. 

During the Civil War, it was decided by our 

church that it was right to go into the army. So 

there are times when circumstances make it right 

to give our lives to Caesar when Caesar is going 

to use them for the glory of God. 

A great many other illustrations inight be 

found of things that we might rightfully render 

unto Caesar but this is enough to show the principle. 

It is right to give to the government what 

the government has the right to ask according to 

God's law. 

But you notice that there was another command 

that Christ was careful to put in. He said Render 

unto God the things that are God's. 

Those who are the most careful about the 

rights and the support of the government are often 

the ones who are the most neglectful of the 

rights and the support of God's cause in the 

world. Sometimes patriotism has selfishness behind 

it just as the religion of the Pharisees had 

selfishness behind it. The men who sell the 

government the supplies for the battleships and 

the army and -who get their license for sin from 

the government are very patriotic. They are 

rendering to Caesar what does not belong to him 

and they are keeping back from God what is his. 

But God says that we are to render to him what 

is his due. That means that as we would be 

liable to the penalty of the law if we were to 

refuse to pay taxes so we are liable to the penalties 

of God's laws when we refuse to him the requirements 

of the Great Governor oi; the Universe. 

The things that are God's are such as these— 

love, worship, subjection, service, money, a life 

of loyalty. 

If a man die shall he live again There are 

several things of interest that come into our 

minds as we read the account of the Sadducees 

how they attempted to catch Christ after the 

Pharisees had been worsed. 

One thing is the family relationship in the 

next life. It does not say that we will not remember 

the things of this life and that there will 

not be a nearness between those who have been 

closely related here. It says there will not be the 

same family relationship. The relationship between 

members of a home change after the home 

is broken up and they go out to homes of their 

own. They still love each other but they do not 

have the same feelings as they did in the old 

home. 

Perhaps it helps to solve the difficulty that 

many raise when they think of the loved ones who 

are lost. They feel that they could never be perfectly 

happy and feel that certain ones they loved 

Lesson 

are lost. 

IX. 

The new relationship 

August 

in the 

30, 

Father's 

1914. 

house becomes LESSON so FOR strong THE and CHILDREN. fillsour lives sc 

completely By that Anna it makes Pritchard things George possible with us 

that would not A DAY be possible OP QUESTIONS. in the old. 

He teaches immortality Matt. 22:15-22. so plainly that no one 

could Helen, possibly when believe the boys in Christ and girls and were not believe going 

home in the from eternal your life party of the last soul. week, The Bible did you teaches give 

John's that we boots live after to Mary, death. and The Ruth's Bible coat teaches to Ellsworth, 

there are and different Mittie's gloves states after to Buster, death. and The Alvin's Bible 

that 

umbrella teaches that to Elmer there are "No, ways I gave of reaching one either their 

own state things." or condition. Today's The lesson Bible is teaches about giving that God to 

God leaves and us others, free to each take their either own road. things. Which road 

are you on 

One day while Jesus was talking in the 

Temple, men were sent to him from the Pharisees 

with this question, "Is it lawful to give tribute 

unto Caesar, or not" Who is head c-ver 

the United States, Ellis "President Uilson." 

The head man over Rome was always called 

Caesar. The Jews have been conquered hy the 

Romans, so must pay tribute to them, and this 

they think wrong, if Jesus says it is right to 

pay tribute money, then all the Jews will turn 

against him; if he says it is wrong, the Pharisees 

will turn him over to the Romans who will 

punish him as a rebel. Jesus says, "Show me 

the tribute money.," Look at this cent in my 

hand. Whose likeness is stamped on it, John 

"Lincoln's." So we call it a Lincoln cent. When 

any emperor or Caesar had tribute money made, 

he always had his own likeness stamped upon it, 

with his name and titles. So when the men 

bring the tribute money to Jesus, he asks, 

"Whose is this image and superscription" 

"Caesar's," they tell him. Jesus replies, "Render, 

therefore, unto Caesar the things that are 

Caesar's; and unto God the things that are 

God's." The tribute money has Caesar's image 

and name stamped on it, so it belongs to Caesar. 

And if we have Jesus in our hearts and belong 

to him we will have him stamped all over us—in 

our actions and our lives. The Jews use the 

Roman money and are cared for by the Romans, 

so they should pay the tribute for these benefits. 

But Jesus also says pay to God whatever 

belongs to him. 

Here are two boxes on the table. This one at 

Jeanne's end of the table will be for the things 

that belong to men and the world—it stands for 

Caesar. The box at Herbert's end of the table 

will be for those things which belong to God. 

Gladys, here is a little heart. To whom does 

your own heart belong "To God." Place this 

heart in God's box to show that we should give 

our hearts to him. 

We will give to each of you a slip of paper on 

which is written your own name. Your name 

stands for you. Whenever you hear some names 

you think, "He is a good Christian, i can trust 

him." Other names make you thmg, "That person 

is so selflsh. Doesn't care for anyone else." 

How many would like folks to say when they 

hear your name, "That child is Jesus' friend." 

Then you must give your name to God to keep. 

Do not ever let it be used for anything bad. You 

may each come to the table and drop your name 

in one of these boxes. If you wish your name 

to stand for God, then drop it in his box. If for 

self, then drop it in the other box. It is 

good to see you all standing up for God. 

Here are ten pennies. God gives them all 

to us, and he asks only one-tenth to be used for 

him. How many will we put in God's box, 

Eleanor "One cent." How many in the box 

for men "Nine." For every ten, one belongs 

to God. 

Here are seven cards. On each one we will 

write a day of the week. Of course all our 

time belongs to God, but he gives us some'to 

use for ourselves. In which box does Monday 

go "For men." Tuesday "For men." Wednesday 

"For men." And Thursday, Friday and 

Saturday All these six days are for us to use 

for our work and pleasure. Now here is the Sabbath 

Day. What is the fourth commandment, 

Marion So to whom does Sabbath belong "To 

God." Drop the "Sabbath" card in God's box. 

So, boys and girls, everything that comes up 

in life, first ask yourself, "Does this belong to 

God or to man" And if you give yourself to 

God right now, it will not be hard to find out 

what else belongs to him, then give him his own 

every time, for it is right. 

Montclair, N. J.

Young People^s Topic 

FOR AUGUST 30. 


Why and How to Abolish War. 

Isaiah G5:17-25. 

Psalms:—29:1-3, 9, No. 69; 46:6-10, 

No. 127; 85:5-8, No. 229; 122:1-6, No. 

350; 125:1-5, No. 354. 

Parallels:—Ps. 46:9; Is. 2:4-5; 

Ezek. 39:8-10; Hosea 2:18; Micah. 

4:3; Matt. 5:9; 1 Tim. 2:2; James 

3:18; Is. 9:6; Ps. 29:11; Ps. 122:7-8; 

I Cron. 4:40. 

As I write, Austria has just declared 

war on Servia and another brutal 

struggle has begun with terrible possibilities 

of a general confiict among 

the European nations. Thousands of 

lives will be sacrificed, homes will be 

destroyed, millions of dollars wasted, 

morals debauched, the minds of men 

brutalized, confidence among the different 

peoples ruined and the fever 

of war will burn fiercely, whose healing 

is the most difflcult of the problems 

of statesmen. The ruinous increa&o 

of powerful armaments has 

borne its logical fruit of unrest, distrust,- 

war and death. 

The topic of war is a most timely 

one. Why should it be abolished 

I. The hest citizenship of the 

world is wantonly wasted in war. _ 

Beneath the mental and moral is 

the physical. Weak bodies will never 

-breed a strong nation and yet when 

a nation goes to war they call for 

the perfectly -fit, for those who are 

strong and virile in body and mind. 

Then these who' should be the fathers 

of a vigorous race are mowed down 

by the murderous artillery-fire and 

the merciless musket-ball, or come 

back weakened and wasted by insidious 

disease, or mutilated by the surgeon's 

knife. Those that are left to 

father the race are the inferior in 

height and weight, the stunted in vitality, 

the diseased in organism. Grecian 

character, art, literature, and Independence 

died because the veins of 

her noblest men were opened and the 

blood offered in sacrifice to the God 

of War. Modern historians have 

wondered why there was little chivalry 

and progress during the centuries 

following the crusades. The answer 

is easily discovered when we 

remember that about two millions and 

a half of the hest men,—men of valor 

and courage, followed their leaders 

to the Holy Land and only about 

twenty per cent returned, and these 

only to introduce into Europe the Asiatic 

vices. There was lost to France 

in the firstgeneration following the 

close of the wars of the republic, 1,- 

850,000 men of superb courage and 

tall stature. The best hlood of Prance 

was not spent in sturdy parenthood 

but wasted in war. In stature alone 

the French lost two inches because 

Napoleon gleaned the land of its hardy 

men. A friend who had visited in 

the South told me that the men there 

were inferior "because the couragous, 

the patriotic and the noble all 

fought In the Civil War aod many of 

them perished." Select the strong 

THE cttftlStlAN WATION. Vol. 61 

and manly of a nation and destroy dering Unto God" in the month ot Apostles and he is needed today. 

them and one can easily predict what August. Now we have for third 3. It was 'certain. There is no 

the future of that nation will be. 

step, "Filled with the Holy Spirit" 

II. National Resources Are Turned 

doubt ^bout the fulfillment of the 

into Useless Channels. 

for the month of September. The promise. The outpouring of the 

We, of America, who have not had Promise of the Spirit, i. It was Spirit took place on the day of Pentecost 

and was witnessed by all as 

a great war since 1865, spend sixtythree 

cents out of every dollar col 

says: "I will pray the Father, and sembled and the promise was so 

definite. In John 14:16 our Lord 

lected, for military purposes. 63 per 

he shall give you another Comforter, 

that he may abide with you for whom the Spirit came began to' 

cent to the army, navy and pensions 

wonderfully fulfilled that they upoiu, 

and only 37 per cent for the other 

vast and useful needs of our nation. ever." In this promise there is no speak with other tongues and there 

We complain about the cOijr of the guess work about the gift of the was a wonderful display of the 

Panama Canal and yet it only took 3 Spirit. The Lord says, "he shall (Continued on page 11. 

per cent of our yearly revenue. What 

give you'' the Spirit. We have the 

wonderful work the government 

CONGENIAL WORK 

could do in agriculture, in river improvement, 

in solving the problem of be more definite than the terms 

Divine Word for it. What could 

And Strength to Perform it. 

the immigrant if we only spent the used in this verse If we could A person in good health is likely 

to have a genial disposition, am 

63 per cent or most of it in the useful 

pursuits of peace! What could 

only be as definite in our asking as 

the Lord is in the promising of the bition, and enjoy work. 

we not do with the $466,000,000 expended 

for war purposes! 

Spirit we would surely have more On the other hand, if the digestive 

organs have been upset by 

How can war be abolished power with God and with man. 

I. By Implanting the Gospel of Turn to Acts first chapter and we wrong food, «ork becomes drudgery. 

Christ in the Hearts of Men. are told that the Apostles and dis 

There will always be hatred and 

war unless the righteousness and 

peace of Christ rule in the lives of 

men. "The work of righteousness 

shall be peace and the effect of righteousness, 

quietness and confidence 

forever." It is righteousness and 

peace that kiss each other. 

II. By a Better Understanding 

Among the Nations. 

We have not yet learned that when 

one nation suffers, all nations suffer 

and when one is prosperous then all 

feel the impulse of the new lite. 

III. By Creating a Strong Sentiment 

Against it. 

Men are not convinced of Its ruinous 

waste and debauching character. 

When once they are, nations will not 

hasten so carelessly into its horrors. 


Topic 

FOR SEPTEMBER 2ND. 

By the Rev. J. M. Johnston. 

We have come to the third Step. 

'Filled With the Holy Spirit." 

The Promise of the Spirit.— 

Luke 24:49. 

I. It was definite. 

2. It was needed. 

3. It was certain. 

Passages—Matt. 10:19,20. 'Luke 

11:13. John 14:16, 17. John 25:26. 

Luke 12:12. John 14:26. John 20: 

22. Acts 4:8. Acts 4:31. Acts 5:32. 

Acts 10:44, 45 Acts 11:15, 16. 2 

Cor. 5:5. 2 Cor. 1:22. Eph. 1:13, 

14. I John 3 :24. i John 4:13. Acts 

ciples being assembled did not depart 

"Until recently," writes a Wash 

from Jerusalem but waited for ington girl, "I was a railroad sten 

the promise of the Father and in ographer, which means full work 

this same connection the Lord said 

again, "Ye shall receive power, after 

every day. 

"Like many other girls alone in 

that the Holy Ghost is come a large city, I lived at a boarding 

upon you." As another evidence house. For breakfast it was mush, 

of the definiteness of this promise greasy meat, soggy cakes, black 

we have its fulfillment in the beginning 

coffee, etc. 

of the 2nd Chapter of the "After a few months, of this 

Acts. 

diet I used to feel sleepy and 

2. It was needed. The disciples 

recognized their helplessness 

at the first announcement of our 

Lord's death and departure. They 

said, "This shall not be unto thee." 

But Our Lord assured them that 

such things must take place and He 

knowing their need also said, "I 

will not leave you comfortless, the 

Comforter, which is the Holy 

Ghost, whom the Father will send 

in my name, he shall teach you 

all things, and bring all things 

to your remembrance, whatsoever 

I have said unto you." 

The work of the Holy Spirit 

is three-fold. He is a comforter. 

As such he was needed in 

heavy in the mornings. My work 

seemed a terrible effort, and I 

thought the work was to blame— 

too arduous. 

"At home I had heard my father 

speak of a young fellow who went 

long distances in the cold on Grape- 

Nuts and cream and nothing more 

for breakfast. 

"I concluded if it would tide him 

over a morning's heavy work, it 

mjght help me, so on my way home 

one night I bought a package and 

next morning I had Grape-Xuts 

and milk for breakfast. 

"I stuck to Grape-Nuts, and in 

less than two weeks I noticed improvement. 

I remember I used to 

the days of the disciples. When walk the 12 blocks to business and 

they saw the Lord crucified and knew how good it was simply to 

laid away in the tomb it was more live. 

than they could endure. They were "xA.s to my work—well, did you 

much in need of the comforting of ever feel the delight of having congenial 

work and the strength to 

the Spirit to give them faith in 

13:52. 

what they had been taught by their perform it That's how I felt. I 

Psalms—16:6-10. 51:5-7. 43:3-6. Master. He is not only a comforter 

but he is a teacher. "He shall in every grain of Grape-Nuts. 

truly believe there's life and vigor 

143:4-7. 89:14-17. 

In the development of the plan teach you all things." The disci- Name given by Postum Co.. Battle 

Creek, Mich. Read "The Road 

of the "fore-ward movement" the • pies recognized this fact when they 

first step brought before our minds were brought before magistrates to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a 

was, "Didding Ourselves of Sin." and councils. Then again he is an Reason." 

Ever read the above letter A new 

This was considered during advocate. In all these particulars 


the month of July. Following this the Holy Spirit fulfilled his office. are genuine, true and full of human 

we had our second step, "Surren 

He was needed in the days of the Interest.

August 12. 1914. 


has many relatives and friends in the had excellent programs, thanks to the 

places visited. 

N o t e 

efficient preparation of Misses Edgar The Refonned Presbyterian Chnrch 

***jvjew York Presbytery is called 

and Mearns and Dr. Stewart. Although 

the schools are closed the su 

member* are advised to send their orders for 

haTuis no publUhing house ofita ovrn, its 

DEATH OF MR. WALTER T. to meet in Pro-re-nata session in the 

MILLER. 

Second Church, New York City, at 

perintendents are still busy in repairs 

and needed cleaning for the bath School Supplies of every description to 

Catechisms, Lesson Helps, Church and Sab 

jlr Walter T. Miller died on Tuesjjy 

August 4. The funeral was on rangements for the ordination of days to come. 

CDe presbpterian Boardof 

10 a. m., August 24th, to make ar 

Thursday, August 6. At 3.00 p. m., Thomas E. Graham and his installation 

as pastor of Bovina congrega 

vacation with the Mersina workers 

Miss Edgar expects to spend the WitlitnpooB BIdf., Philadelphia rUDllCailOtl Depositories 

or SIT of iu 

the friends met in St. Stephen's 

»5hapel, Woodlawn, this city, and the tion. Will all the members in vicinity 

of New York try to come—A, A. workers near Alexandretta, this in 

in Guzne, Miss Mearns with the Irish 

service' was conducted by the Rev. 

f F, Reade, of the Second Church. Samson, Moderator. 

cludes -Miss Metheny, for she is almost 

Irish too, by the law of asso 

Those present were permitted to see 

the face of Mr. Miller, which was but *'**The Sabbath after the death of ciation Hope Miss Mearns won't get 

little changed from the latter years Father Robert Speer, as a memorial, spoiled there. Dr. Stewart and family 

expect to remain in Latakia. The 

of his life when the Church knew the gastor of the New Castle congregation 

preached a sermon on the sub 

Edgar family are planning to go to 

him in health and Christian activity. 

The interment was in beautiful ject, "The Unfinished Task of Our Kessab. This will keep the workers 

Woodlawn Cemetery, by the side of Fathers." During the discourse he well divided among their friends for 

his wife and daughter, Mr. Miller appealed to the younger generation to the summer. 

was 8G years of age. For a great arise and fillwith honor and acceptance 

these places in the Church 

THE ATTLEBORO SANITARIUM 

A recent Communion conducted in 

nany years he was Foreign Mission 

" Whare tired folks get rested, 

Eldainey brought great joy to the 

Treasurer, and one of the most highly 

esteemed and generously able and death. 

which are being made vacant by 


brethren in that locality, as it was Just the place to get the very most out ot 

the first for many years. Mr. Edgar 

a vacation. ^ 

useful men in our denomination. A ***For the excellent article on was assisted in this by Licentiate Illustrated booklet free on request. 

suitable memorial will be published "Prayer for An Elarnest Ministry," we Khaleel Awad. We were glad to see The 

later, 

are indebted to the thoughtful kindness 

of the Rev. W. M. Robb. Mr. ceived into fellowship. 

five mothers come and ask to be re 

DAISY 

Attleboro 

FLY 

Sanitarium, 

KILLER 

Attleboro,Mass, 

***Rev. John Coleman occupied the 

Parnassus pulpit on August 2. Robb says: "This has made quite As we close the school year it is 

an appeal to me as reason why we with gratitude for the blessings of 

**»Ohio Presbytery is called to 

should employ the greatest means in the Father during the many peculiar 

meet in the Cincinnati Reformed 

our power for obtaining an earnest changes during the year's work. 

Presbyterian church at 7:30 o'clock 

ministry for the Covenanter Church, 

on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, 1914.— 

and this in view of the keen sense of 

John Coleman, Moderator. 

•"Illinois Presbytery stands adjourned 

to meet in Princeton, Indiana, 

the second Tuesday of September, at 

the dire need which was so often 

presented to our view at the late 

meeting of Synod." 

'***The Board of Control, with the 

EAKOLS S0MSB8, UO SeEalb Ave., Brooklyn, n. % 

7.30 p. m. Clerks of Session should 

approval of Synod, has prepared a 

present their records for review.—D. 

new form of Application Blank, and 

.The Celebr.ited EtEeciual Remedy 

C, Mathews, Clerk. 

Certificate of Recommendation. These 

without Internal Medicme. 

***Mr. and Mrs. Haslett and children, 

ot Wilkinsburg, are spending a Widows and Orphans of deceased 

Herbal Embrocation 

are to be used by Aged Members, 

> ROCHE'S 

part of their summer vacation in the ministers, in applying for financial 

IN MEMORIAJI. 

v-iii also be found very efficacious in cases of 

Thompson home near Grove City. On aid from the Church, through the MRS. HARRY WATSON. BRONCHITIS, LUMBACO 

their way out they stopped over Board of Control. The Certificate of Died, July 27th, at family residence. and RHEUMATISM 

night in New Castle, with Rev. and Recommendation is also to be used New Castle, Pa. A stroke of paralysis W. Edwards & Sox, 157 Queen Victoria Street, 

Mrs. Johnston. 

by Students of Theology in applying eight months before, caused her 

London, Eng. All l)ruggiat_8, or 

for financial aid. These application death. Her husband, two daughters, E. FOUGEK\ k CO., Inc., CO Beekman St., X T, 

***Rev. Wm. McFarland, writing blanks and certificates of recommendation 

are now ready for use, and port, and many friends mourn her Covenanter Books for Sale 

one sister, ilrs, (Battersby, of ilcKees- 

from Lisbon, N. Y., July 30, said: 

"Seventeen from other churches woron 

July 26. We are Greer, Washington, Iowa, Secretary "made perfect through suffering." of Testimony, Discipline, Con 

may te had upon request from S. E, death. Greatly afflicted, she was COVENANTER Books, old Books 

shipped with us 

at home in the iianse, with trees of Board of Control. 

Like her Lord she could say.. "I have fession of Faith, "Poets and 

around us of my own planting. After 

meat to eat that ye know not of." Poetry," "Homes and Haunts of th« 

fourteen years to come home to the 

LATAKIA NOTES. 


bouse originally built for us, is the 

The Church will be glad to know 

ROBERT SPEER. 


Lord's doing." 

that Miss Wylie has regained her Died at family residence. New Young Christians," Minutes of Syna 

***J Renwick Dill reports satisfactory 

meetings at Clarinda, Iowa, and 

life of 87 years was spent about here. JAMES S. TIBBY, 406 Penn Buildlnp 

Castle, Pa., July 14th. His eventful Address: 

strength to such a degree that she 

was able to leave the hospital and 

at Sterling, Kansas. At Sterling, Mr. 

His father, Thomas Speer, an early 


Dill spoke in the forenoon of Sabbath, return to the Mission Circle in Lasettlertakia, where she is residing at pres 

faith. Father Speer, generally so- 

was also a man of staunch 

August 2nd, in the Reformed Presbyferian 

church and in the evening in ent in her own little home. It is 

called, was a life long loyal member of 

the United Presbyterian church. He 

the Covenanter Church. His memory 

went back even to the division of '33. E C Z E M A 

SEVERE RHEUMATIC 

trying experiences. 

PAINS DISAPPEAR Dr. Ward, of Beyrout, and Miss 

March, brought Miss Wylie home, 

. Eheumatism depends on an and acid we were glad to have them in 

11 the blood, whieh affects the our circle for a short visit. Dr. Ward 

niuscles and .joints, producing inflammation, 

stiffness and pain. This operation for Miss Wylie and who 

is the surgeon who performed the 

scid g:ets into the blood through has been so attentive to her through 

some defect in the digestive process. 

all her illness. 

Hood's_ Sarsaparilla, the old-time 

Our schools have closed for the 

Wood tonic, is very successful in the 

treatment of rheumatism. It acts 

oirectly, with purifying effect, on 

the blood, and improves the diges- 

"01. Don'i suffer. Get Hood's today. 

great joy to see her so well and in 

such good spirits. The Master hath 

been indeed good through all these 

year and we had two very interesting 

days with closing exercises. Two 

girls and four boys took diplomas. We 

WALTON CONFERENCE. 

The proposed conference of New 

York Presbytery appointed for August 

26, will not be held. So many pastors 

find it impossible to attend that the 

committee would not feel justified in 

proceeding with arrangements. It is 

to he hoped that the plan may be 

carried into effect at some later date. 

—John H. Pritchard, Chairman. 

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He was a charter member of New Castle Also called Tetter, Salt Bhetun, Pruritus, 

church. Early in life he was elected Milk Crust, Water Poison, "Weeping 

elder and also clerk, which positions 

Skin, etc. 

he filled with fidelity. To all who I believe eczema can be cured to stay, ^ 

knew him. Father Speer was a strong mean just what I say C-U-R-E-D and NOT 

character. He was a man of faith, merely patched up to return again. Remember, 

conviction, courage and unusually intelligent 

in Scriptures and Church halt million cases o£ eczema and devoting 12 


principles. He spoke what he thought years of my lite to its treatment. I don't care 

and when he took a stand he generally 

maintained it with credit to the have told you that you could not be cured, all 


end. Instead of being blown about I ask is just a chance to prove mv claims. If 

by every wind of doctrine,, he stood vou write rae TODAY, I will send you a FKEE 

firm, because like Christ's wise man, TKIAL of mild, soothing, guaranteed treat 

he was founded upon a Rock. 

ment that will surely convince you as it has 


dare you to îve me a chance to prove my 

claims. enjoy thought and References: Send DR. I J. this feel E. more Bv this CANNADAY, notice sure writing Third real world you to National comfort will some held 1407 today agree eczema Court for Bank, than I you. with believe Block, sufferer. Sedalia, you Justt'-yit, 

me. 

you really will Mo.


HOUSTON, ILL, 

about,, by the help of the Lord Jesus, July 10. 

]MeAv^Book; Kree-^ 

Miss Mary J. Patterson, of the Old and lead a new life. 

•Mrs. Will Bailey has undergone a 

To every sufferer from 

Bethel congregation, gave an address 

UPPER OCTORARA, 

great deal of suffering caused by 

on the ISlh inst., at the Piasa Chautauqua, 

on Christian Citizenship, Miss North American. It brings up names which required a surgical operation 

We take the following from the something being lodged in her eye, 

Patterson is an energetic temperance and places of early Covenanter history: 

rapidly. A. G. Walkinshaw, of the 

to remove. She is now improving R h e u m a t i s m 

worker and a forceful speaker and is 

in demand for addresses at conventions. 

She was on the program of esting event in the notable record visit his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Black- 

Name. 

Lancaster, Pa,, July 30.—An inter 

Santa Ana congregation, stopped to 

the Illinois State W. C. T. XJ. convention 

of last year, and is president torara Presbyterian Church, of Ba'-t from Synod. Harvest is over and 

and historic life of the Middle Ocwill 

and family, on his way home 

Upon receipt of this couponI'll mail you 

of the Randolph County ITnion. Township, was the "Dedication Service 

of the Remodeled Church," cele 

is a finequality and is making a good 

thrashing is in full swing. The wheat 

Jly Book and my $1 Drafts To Try Free, 

Floyd Finley, son of Elder C. M. 

as explained below! Address Frederick 

Finley, of the Old Bethel congregation, 

was valedictorian at the gradu 

back to 1730, For a while in its early orable for a big corn crop. Mrs. D. 

brated yesterday. This church dates yield and the prosp«>ets are very fav 

Dyer, Dept. SP33, Jackson, Mich. 

—_^-^— Cut off here. Send Today ,. 

ation exercises at Chester, Illinois, history it was supplied by the Rev. D. Bailey enjoyed an extended visit 

July 31, having ranked highest in the 

County in the common school examination. 

He was a pupil in Miss Willa 

Patterson's school. A pupil from 

Miss Blanche Finley's school took 

second honors. Both these teachers 

are members of the Old Bethel congregation. 

In Interim Commission of Illinois 

Presbytery met at' Oakdale, July 22, 

for the installation of Rev. W. 0. Ferguson 

as pastor of that congregation. 

W. C. McClurkin presided as Moderator. 

H. G. Foster preached the sermon. 

D. C. Mathews addressed the Richard Penn, sons of William Penn, 

pastor and W, C. McClurkin the people. 

The installation service was in a part of the church's possessions 

and contained 100 acres, a farm being 

the forenoon. The congregation had from that time. The building, of 

arranged a reception for the new pastor 

and his wife to follow the service century, and, with the additions just 

stone, was erected in the eighteenth 

of installation. The firstpart of that completed, is of substantial and en 

reception was a bountiful dinner 

served in the church parlors. This 

was followed by a program. It was 

a day of good fellowship and hearty 

good cheer, a happy beginning for 

what we trust may be a long and successful 

pastorate. Every congregation 

in Illinois Presibytery is now provided 

with its own pastor. 

The part of the country in which 

our Southern Illinois congregations 

are located is suffering from an unusually 

protracted drought. The 

wheat crop was fairly good, but the 

corn and all feed crops are almost a 

total failure. 

Misses Anna Reid and Ella Royer 

and Mr, Roy Finley are the delegates 

appointed by the Old Bethel Young 

Peoples' Union to the Presbyterial 

convention at Princeton. 

HELP FOR THE FALLEN. 

The open-air service of the Second 

church in Philadelphia is being well 

attended. About 200 persons are 

usually present, one-fourth of whom 

are children in their teens. The behavior 

and attention are excellent. 

Rev. J. C. INIcFeeters, D.D., had for 

his subject last Sabbath (August 2) 

evening. "Jesus,, the Friend of the 

Fallen." At the close, one man, about 

forty years of age, related to a group 

standing around him, how he had left 

home that evening, bent on committing 

suicide. He gave his name, and 

said be was the son of a Presbyterian 

minister of Scotland. On his way to 

some lonely spot, where he might do 

the awful deed, he had heard the singing 

of the Psalms, and came to the 

meeting. While there, his heart arose 

out of its despair, and became comforted. 

He said he was going to turn 

Adam Boyd, who was pastor of Upper 

Octorara congregation. In 1735 ery, of Superior, Nebraska. Mr. N. A. 

from her sister, Mrs. J. T. Montgom 

the Rev. Alexander Craighead was ordained 

and installed as the firstregu 

home of his daughter, Mrs. Will Bai 

Patton, of Sterling, is visiting at the 

lar pastor of the church. During the ley, and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. 

Revolution, the Rev. Nathaniel W. McElhinney, of Olathe, Kansas, were 

Sample became pastor of the church visiting the former's parents, Mr. and 

in connection with Lancaster and Lea- 

Mrs. J. H. McElhinney, at the home 

cock, serving three congregations. In 

fact, he served as pastor during the 

second war with England and until 

1S21, for more than forty years. •* * 

The church property was conveyed 

to the trustees by John, Thomas and 

during character. It is situated in 

the beautiful valley to the east of 

Quarryville, on the way to Christiana, 

and the congregation is largely of 

sturdy Scotch-Irish, who have been a 

strong force throughout that part of 

Lancaster county for almost 200 

years, t * * 

The most noted grave in the old 

spiritual things. 

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA. send me One Dollar. If not keep your money. 

Some who learned last June where You decide and I toocmbk 

Bloomington was, on the map, will take your word. 

be glad to hear that it has not Send above 

cemetery at this church is that of the changed location. While Bloomington coupon T O D A Y f 

Rev. John Cuthbertson, the first Recaformed Presbyterian minister who gations in Indiana and Illinois in the Drafts and My 

sympathize with other congre 

and get My 

preached in America. He was a matter of dry weather and short Illustrated C'HILDRtMl 

Book, 

Scotchman, and came to this country crops, other things are going on as by return mail prepaid. 

Address-Frederick Dyer, Dept, SP33 

in 1751, landing at New Castle,, Del. usual. Miss Etna Moore, Chiropractor 

from Des Moines, has recently lo 

Jackson, Michigan. tefthim^ 

Send no money-just tbe 

He preached his first sermon in America 

at the home of Joseph Ross, who cated near the Bloomington Square, coupon. Do it now. 

resided near the Mason and Dixon line and her brother. Earl Moore, came 

in Pennsylvania, and while he lived at the end of the trip of the Geneva Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup 

near the Middle Octorara Church and Glee Club. He expects to attend the CONTAINS NEITHER OPItJM OR MORPHINE OR m 

preached there at Muddy Run and Pequea, 

his labors covered Dauphin, University along with his duties in jiasbeenusedforoverFIFTYYEARSbyM L- 

TT . ., , ..,,,. ., ^. . DERIVATIVES. PURELY VEGETABLE. NOT NARCOTIC 

Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton the office of the Oolitic Stone Co LIOXS of MOTHERS FOR THEIR CHibme 

omce oi xne uoiiuc nione uo. and York counties, 

pj^^NWHILETEETHINGwithperfectSUCj 

(The diary of Rev, John Cuthbertson 

is deposited in the safe of the Pittsburgh 

U. P, Theological Seminary.— 

Ed.) 

QUINTER, KANSAS. 

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Graham, 

who had spent the winter in Denver, 

returned to Quinter in June. Mr. Graham 

has accepted the position as 

janitor of our school here and will 

live in Quinter this winter. 

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cooper, formerly 

of the Olathe congregation, 

but now living in Siloam Springs, Arkansaw, 

visited Mrs, Cooper's parents, 

Mr, and Mrs. J. H. McElhinney, 

and other relatives and friends here, 

the forepart of July 

J. C. Sterrett was called to Olathe, 

Kansas, to attend the funeral of his 

sister, Mrs, McElroy, which occurred 

FREE 

BOOK 

for this 

Tells how to 

get rid of 

of their son. Lisle McElhinney. 

Rev. and Mrs. G. M. Robb, with two 

of their sons, George and Melville, arrived 

in Quinter, Monday, June 16; 

and Rev. Robb was installed pastor 

Rheum at i s m, 

without He d i - 

cine. My method 

has created 

such a sensation 

of our congregation, Wednesday, 

all over the world 

June 18. On Friday evening, June 

by its extraordinary 

simplicity, as 

20, a reception was given in honor of 

every sufferer should 

Mr. and Mrs. Robb, in the church. A 

well as by its 

at once. Men and women are wriling 

effectiveness, that 

goodly number were present of both me that my Drafts have cured them, after 30 

learn about it 

•' 

and pain—curing 40 years' even suffering—a after the whole most lifetime expensive of 

R. p.'s and townsmen. A program treatments and baths ' had failed. No matter 

was given and refreshments served in what your age, nor where or how severe the 

the basement. We heartily welcome pam, I take all risk of failure and send you 

our new pastor, his wife and family, the drafts right along with my Book, without 

and we feel that we have been 'blessed 

this year in both temperal and Then after trying my Drafts, if you are fully 

a cent in advance—To Try Free, 

satisfied with the benefit received, you can 

The Misses Young, from Billings, Ok., CESS, it soothes THE child, softens 

THE GUMS ALLAYS ALL PAIN.CURKj; 

have been visiting here with the Mc- -wind colic and is the best remedy 

Farland family and are now headed FOR diarrhoja. Sold by druggists m 

•' 

every part of tne •woria. 



for Niagara Falls. Mrs. Harvey Twenty-five Cents a Bottle. 

Smith and Mrs. T. N. Faris are confined 

to their homes as at Synod time, partment • of the Christian ^ Nation, and 

and Mrs. Zwingle Curry is in St. Vincent 

Hospital, at Indianapolis, hut ex 



pects to come home this week. Along 

with the advantages of the Univer- and patronage before his order is accepted. 

We cannot agree to State of Ohio, City of Toledo, I „_ 

become 

Lucas County, f ^^' 



Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior 

partner of the firmof F. J, Cheney & Co., dowhosing business in the City of Toledo, Cfumty and 

account is kept paid up we will 

State aforesaid, and that said firmwill pay the 

sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each 

and every case of Catarrh that cannot be 

cured by the use of HaLL'S CAT ARRH CURE. 

prank: J. CHENEY. 

Sworn to before me and subscribed in mv 

presence, faces acts free, (Seal) Hall's Sold Take directly of bv Hall's Catarrh the this F. upon Druggists, system. Family J. 6th Cure CHENEY day the Pills of blood Send A. 75c, taken December. tor W. & for and Notarv CO., constipation."^ 

GLEASON. 

internally testimonials, 

mucous Toledo, Public. A. D. sur 

and 1886. O. 

gladly render any reasonable service 

In his dealings with advertisers In 

this paper. Since 1911, investnfient 

advertisements of every kind have 

been debarred.

August 12, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

University graduates so often have to 

go to other places to practice their 

professions so that we have them 

with us only during vacations. Ira 

"Will]' ) Smith is at home now from the University 

of Illinois, Alice Smith from 

This Invention Holds || 

ffj'i' More Firmly, Comfortably her post in the nurses' training department 

of the University of North 

and Surely Than Any Truss. ' 

Sent on Trial 

Dakota, Professor Minnick from Horace 

Mann School, New York, Jessie 

«• The new Brooks Appliance lor rupture so 

l-thnrouKhly meets every tost and every requtrei'mS 

tbat it IB being ordered by the TJ. S. War Reform Association office in Pitts 

Smith from her work in the National 

i Department and la rapidly coming to be rcMg- burg,, and Inez Smith after her course 

I nlzed as the most reliable, comtortable and ae-in nursing at Johns Hopkins. Miss 

I Sendable support ever Invented. The .Brooks Robinson, who has been in school in 

I VoDllance Is fittedwith an Automatic Air Omaha during the last year, has 

I Cashion which follows every movement of the come home. Over against these 

IliDdv always covers the ruptured spot and Is home-seekers. Professor Lester Smith 

I alwavs wiere It should be to do the most good. is in Columbia University for 

I The part of the cushion which comes lu contact the summer, and Mrs. J. R. Kennedy 

and Miss Hattie Moore 

1 with the skin Is sott, pliable gum rubber. It 

! cltaKS closely, so that Irritation and slipping Is have turned their faces to the Rocky 

I ImpOBBlble, and yet It Is cool and comfortable he-Mountains, where more snow is reported 

in sight than is to be seen in 

1 oauBe ol the constant circulation of air through 

iIt It la simple of construction, bo there la Bloomington, One of the notable 

I ootlilng to get out ol order—nothing that can things of the day is the calling off of 

1 "we are eenlng this Appliance under a positive the base ball games that were scheduled 

for the coming Sabbaths. The 

I euarantce ol money relunded If not satUlactory. 

S We do not guarantee to cure any more thaa Showers Company, which has been THE BEAUTY OF ITS SURROUNOINQS IS ONE OF THE CHIEF CHARMS OF THE 

1 any doctor will guarantee to cure hie patient financing the games, responded to the 

0 TTe do guarantee to lurnlsb a perfect fit-feeling of the citizens and agreed HOTEL DEL PRADO, Chicago.lll. 

5 ting Appliance, one that will give tho that only week day games shall be Situated on the MIDWAY BOULEVARD and Jackson Park, which overlooks Lake Michig-an, 

i 

An 

wearer 

Hotel 

solid comfort 

Home 

and retain 

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the protru- played. At the Bible Reading Contest 

held a few days ago to decide arranged Hotel in Chicag-o—he-re the Tourists, Transient and Permanent Guests may peace 

and adjoins Lhe Chicag:o University on the east. The most eleeant'y appointed, beautifully 

I for sion at the an times Mother, and under all circumstances. 

Wife or 

1 Daughter The purchaser Travelling Is the sole judge and Alone If for who would represent our young people 

in the Convention at Princeton, portation, the Illinois Central Ry. (Time downtown 12 minutes.) 

fully rest, free from the dirt and annoyance usually found in the downtown hotels. Trans 

1 anv leaBOn whatever (which does not have 

J lobe furnished us) it is returned, the price the first place was awarded to Paul The house h.-is a frontage of 100 feet; has 400 rooms with access to private bath. 

GREAT 

I paid win he refunded la full. 

Kennedy and the second to Wilford 

Send for descriptive and illustrated buoklet. 

U NKarllier O infonnatlon R T regarding H Ethe Appllaaee, R N mips Morris. 

1fop Beltmeaiarementa aad eatalog ientFree. Just 

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power of the spirit that they were 

ALL OUTSIDE ROOMS all amazed and marvelled, saying 






sity, which five of the members of 

the congregation are attending this 

summer, is the disadvantage that our 

eiGM/llLFREE 

Would you like to get a lot of letters, 

circulars and packages You in the history of the world. In our 

being carried on as never before 

Probably know that manufacturers, 

last two Synods there were marked 

supply houses, wholesalers and publishers 

buy names and addresses for evidences of a greater realization 

tie punpose of sending samples, adovertising matter, papers and circulars we need to do is to get right with 

the power of the Spirit. What 

wo. Good names are hard to get and 

God and in tune with heaven and 

,Û'te expensive. We publish a 

iîof containing names and addresses 

the Spirit of God is with us. ]\Iore 

carefully arranged in alphabetical prayer Xot so much that but 

»raer, We send these LISTS to concerns 

we know are anxious for good the power of the Spirit. Prayer 

more faith in God's word and in 

vT-^ t° send advertising matter to, 

counts for naught unless it is mixed 

with saving faith. Let us 

vvnte your name very plainly so 

'°e printer will not make a mistake: 

pray 

„„.^"''6 to give your street number 

IZ .^ a'so plainly written so that 

"y mail addressed to you will reach 

y»u without fail. All we ask is that 

; send 10 cents in silver and we 

enter your name in our LIST as 

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one to another, "What meaneth 

this'' It was certain. The same 

thing- is true today. We are just 

as certain that the Spirit of God is 

at work in the world as was then. 

Prayers are being answered. Lives 

are being changed and transformed. 

Souls are being saved and mission 

work at home and abroad is 

as did the disciples when they said, 

"Lord increase our faith." We 

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THE CALL TO THE COLORS. 

.Marguerite Merington. 

world's women, sisters of every 

seeming. 

Wake, for there's heavy work this 

day for us to do! 

The world goes forth, it must not 

find us dreaming: 

The woman's call to colors sounds 

the whole world through! 

Gardens are trampled down, fields 

devastated: 

None is too weak, too strong, that 

she may stand apart. 

With breasting babes orphaned, wife 

and maid unmated. 

Our men aiming bullets at every 

woman's heart! 

O world's women, mothers of every 

trial. 

Not for war's blasphemy your travail 

pains are borne. 

Or sons reared to manhood by love 

and self-denial, 

Your holy aureole to turn to crown 

ot thorn! 

Is not this the right for which ye are 

striving. 

Passing man's power to endow you 

or deny: 

Men-children reared in ways of honest 

thriving. 

Slaughtered and slaughterer, ye 

shall not let them die 

O world's women, lovers of every nation. 

Now, where the thunderbolts of 

war are being hurled, 

Rally to tje colors, muster at the 

station; 

March on to victory—of peace 

throughout the world, 

—N. Y. Times. 

THE GUEST IN THE HOUSE 

OF TROUBLE. 

By Mary Davis. 

"It doesn't seem right." The 

speaker's voice was hoarse with 

deep feeling. "Those are always 

the ones who are taken. Why 

couldn't it have been old Phil 

Blackmere, who gets drunk every 

night and beats " 

A harsh, bitter laugh interrupted 

her words, but she went on. 

"And yet you Christians talk 

about a loving God. Yes, He must 

love old Mrs. Edwards when He 

takes away the prop of her old 

age, and leaves her with the prospect 

of the poorhouse staring her 

in the face." 

The others looked uncomfortable. 

The woman who had laughed 

never came to the little white 

church. They were used to her 

biting criticisms lavished upon 

themselves and the little church, 

but today she had aimed higher, 

and in their grief they could find 

nothing to say. 

She laughed again. 

The little 

woman by the window stared out 

wistfully. She was almost afraid 

to tell her own sacred experience 

with Grief and Divine Love. 

"Here comes Miss Kate," she 

said gladly, and fluttered out into 

the hall. Through the half closed 

doors the others listened to the 

soft, tremulous voice. 

"Yes, I thought you'd just come 

from there. We were talking 

about them, and Rhoda says God 

is real cruel to take Jamie from 

his mother when she needs him 

so much. But I knew you would 

tell us what you think." 

Miss Kate came walking into 

the room with such a light, firm 

step that it was hard to realize 

she was blind. She had lost the 

three great treasures of the world 

—wealth, beauty and social position—and 

now she was blind in 

her old age. Yet she brought gladness 

and springtime into the bare 

tance telephone. It was there in 

the desolate House of Death, with 

room. 

As the others rested in her presence 

its curtains drawn to the world's 

prying gaze, that I met God and 

their tired, troubled eyes Life. And when I came out again 

caught the glow from the radiant, into the sunshine and the open, 

sightless one, and there was peace I found I still held the key which 

in the room. Then Miss Kate began 

should admit me into the sorrow 

to talk in a clear, joyous of others. And in other Houses 

voice. She had a way of saying of Trouble I have met Him too, 

"God" with the same tone and in 

until I have thought I have found 

flection that rough, reserved men 

keep for the word mother. 

"You were wondering why God 

took Jamie. I suppose we all 

mutter why to God as we pass 

unwillingly in turn into the dreary 

House of Trouble. Yet I believe 

there is a door in that house 

which opens directly into the 

Courts of God and admits the 

Angel of His presence. So, by 

and by, some of us learn to rejoice 

that we have had lodgings 

there for a season." 

Miss Kate stopped for a minute 

as if she wondered whether to 

tell the rest. "It is always an effort," 

she said slowly, "to tell the 

little incidents which make up 

our friendship with God. We are 

always anxious to introduce our 

friends to each other and forget 

that He too is anxious to know 

everybody. I first met Him in the 

House of Trouble. I had read of 

Him all my life. I had prayed to 

Him, I thought I had served and 

worshipped Him, but in my prayers 

I had been no nearer than a 

person talking over a long-dis 

M Y A U G U S T O F F E R 

Scores of Readers Have Accepted These Offers— 

And Many Will Wish They Had When it is Too Late 

part of the answer to the Why of 

Sorrow. Although I do not knov 

why He chooses to abide there I 

am sure there must be something 

blessed in that House from which 

we shrink with many tears I 

don't doubt there are other ways 

in which He walks and meets His 

sons and daughters, but of late 

years it has seemed to me that 

trouble is the short-cut home to 

God." 

' 

The little woman who had feared 

to risk her little experience 

with God and Grief suddenly 

grew brave. "I_l_feit that way 

when the baby died." -he choked 

and stopped. 

There were others in the little 

room who remembered too that 

they had met the Shining Guest 

in the House of Trouble and their 

faces illumined at the remembrance. 

The woman who had 

laughed so harshly now looked as 

if she realized that she had hiliierto 

missed the deepest meaning 

of Life itself.—American Messenger. 

STONE, PLANT OR SPIRIT 

By Jane C. Crowell. 

Pausing in my dusting of the 

living-room, I read the quotation 

for the day on the calendar that 

hung over the fire-place: "If you 

are a stone, be adamant; if you 

are a plant, be the sensitive plant; 

if you are a human being, be 

love," So straight home did the 

words go that it seemed as if some 

one had spoken to me, and I began 

to consider "Which am I" 

"If you are a stone, be adamant." 

Don't be any other kind less im 

To any present Christian Nation which were sold for $15 a set; and 

pregnable,—shale, for instance, 

sulscriber who will send us Six Dol- MacMillan's edition in two volumes 

that breaks and crumbles so easily 

that a child can bring it to 

, . , ^, . V. • ..• which sold at $5 a set. This differentlars 


ly bound Memorial Edition is also in naught. Be the stoniest stone, if 

for three years beyond it= oresent 

any, or in other words, solve the 

two volumes, beautifully printed on old problem of perfection nothing 

less than which in any part date, we will send, absolutely free, a .. , , 

or 

' ' ' fine paper from the same plates, form of life satisfies. 

copy of "The Covenanter Pastor," by bound in crown cloth, with gold On first count I admit failure. 

Dr. R. J. George, and Ida M. Tarbell's stamping, a bas-relief of Lincoln I have and often thought that I was 

celebrated "Life of Lincoln," in two autograph on side covers. It is going a to be adamant when my 

clothbound volumes. Library Edition. The Frontispiece to 

pride has been hurt, not by the 

To any NEW subscriber sending Volume I. is a Portrait of Lincoln in chance associate (for that matter 

us Three Dollars to pay for the Chris- color on heavy paper; the Frontis- 

I care not a whit for his deeds or 

words), but by one hek* dear. I 

tian Nation until January 1, 1916, pjece to Volume II. is an illustration have even tried to b,; adamant 

we will send wholly free, Tarbell's of Lincoln's Birthplace in color Resolution on has been firmly made 

to be on my dignity, to wait foi 

2 vol. "Life of Lincoln." Or we will heavy paper. The two volumes are 

proper penitence and to show fit 

resentment. One glance a' 

add "The Covenanter Pastor" and boxed and sent free, all charges pre-tinsend 

the Christian Nation for one paij ô your very door. 

those eyes, one sound of tha; 

voice, one touch of that hand an' 

year only instead of for eighteen No Covenanter should fail to semonths, 

if preferred. (Add SOc per '^"''^ f^'s great 2 vol. Life of our Lincoln. friendship and the fact tha 

everything is forgotten excep 

year if sent to a foreign address.) ^°" ^^°"^'^ ''^^'^ '* ^"'^ y°"- perhaps "^î'dren I can be of some assist 

_, . ., should read it. 

ance to my friend. 1 fail to b( 


adamant and my friend fails « 

And you chould own and read "The know or even imagine that I nac 

from the same plates as were used r. x r% ^ „ 

been hurt. And this leads to tm 

h- =1 c uocu Covenanter Pastor." 

second point. "If you are a plant 

in printing MacMillan Company's John W. Pritchard, President., 

(Continued on page 12.) 

first edition, thousands of copies of Tribune Building, New York

August 19, 1914. 



THE WAR IN EUROPE. 

With the suddenness of a storm, war has 

pervaded Europe. From the extreme East 

to the extreme West, all the great nations 

fare involved. 

This came so quickly, that 

multitudes of residents and tourists had no 

time to escape. Yet the elements had been 

gathering for a long time, that have now 

come together in flaming fire,as the charged 

clouds in the sky. 

But have we not been told even in this 

land that the best assurance of peace is preparedness 

for war, and that we need to increase 

our army and navy 

What nonsense! 

The condition of affairs abroad has been as 

a layer of mines ready for impact, with its 

fearful results. 

The Berlin treaty a generation ago had 

given Austria the protectorate of Bosnia and 

Herzegovina, but that Kingdom in 1908 took 

over these two provinces—to the dissatisfaction 

of the Slav people. The same Power 

thwarted the efforts of Servia to reach the 

Adriatic at Durazzo, as a fruit of the late 

struggles with Turkey. 

Out of the discontent 

came the killing of Austria's heir apparent 

and his wife, one of those mad acts with 

which even our Republic is not unacquainted 

in high place, and which are not uncommon 

here in the humbler walks of life from 

a spirit of revenge. Austria went beyond 

limit in her demands on Servia to crush out 

the discontented. 

Russia herself had been 

restive because of the act of Austria in 1908, 

and when Servia yielded largely to Austria's 

demands, but not to Austrian supervision, 

she stood by her, 

England proposed a conference, 

but the German Emperor threw his 

sword into the scales, as the ally of Austria. 

'hen, confident in his resources for war, he 

served notice on Russia and France to cease 

preparations for war, counting on overwhelming 

both in case of refusal. In all 

this, whatever prudence he and his counsellors 

had, seemed to forsake them. France, 

crushed by Prussia in 1870, had revived, the 

Eastern pathway into Paris had been blocked. 

The easier passageway through neutral 

Belgium was asked, and also demanded. Beligium 

refused this to the general, in vain 

calling up memories of Waterloo. The invasion 

of Belgium brought in England, a 

guarantor with Russia herself of the neutrality 

of Belgium. Now the conflict rages, 

by land and sea. 

^hat of all this after the conferences at 

the,Hague Is there ought of shame that 


the counsels of wisdom are despised and 

brute force takes its place It matters not 

that Servia was not a party at the Hague, 

nor that Austria had an unarbitrable case in 

her mind What of the Emperor of Germany, 

laying his will upon Russia, on 

France, on Belgium One thing is notable 

—the desire of the contestants to bring out 

the aggressor. 

(As Passed by the Censor.) 

"Berlin, Aug. 4.—Kaiser Wilhelm today personally, 

and the German Government officially, 

through a White Book, defended at length Germany's 

actions of the last few days and the steps 

that she has taken in mobilizing her army. 

"The blame for the present situation is placed 

on the snoulders of the Czar of Russia and the 

Prench Republic, the Kaiser in his address to the 

Parliament giving jealousy ot the might of Germany, 

and deceit on the part of neighboring nations, 

as the prime causes of the war." 

"London, Aug, 2,—The French Embassy in 

London today issued the following statement: 

"German troops have invaded Luxemburg. Germany 

has violated the neutrality of Luxemburg. 

This neutrality was established by a treaty negotiated 

and signed in London in April of 1867. 

Ratifications of this treaty were exchanged in 

London, May 30, 1867. Article II. of it reads as 

follows: 'The Grand Duchy of Luxemburg will be 

a state perpetually neutral. The powers which 

sign the present treaty declare themselves as 

bound to respect this neutrality and to make it 

respected by others. This neutrality is placed 

under the guarantee of the powers which have 

signed the treaty.' 

"The British Ambassador at Berlin asked the 

German Secretary ot State for Foreign Affairs 

whether Germany -âs prepared to respect the 

neutrality of Belgium. The German Secretary 

of State for Foreign Affairs declared that he was 

not able to answer. The neutrality of Belgium 

has been established by a treaty signed in London. 

"July 31, Germany called to the flag the last 

five classes of her reservists. This she couiu uu 

by means of the martial law proclaimed by Germany, 

which permitted her to keep the news secret 

Consequently, on July 31 mobilization was 

going on in Germany. 

"In spite of this Prance waited until Aug. 1, 

at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, to order a general 

mobilization. This was done for the purpose of 

making it clear that she was not the aggressive 

power, and also that she might be able to claim 

British support. 

"General mobilization was ordered in France 

Aug. 1, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The first 

day of mobilization began Aug. 2 at midnight." 

The German Ambassador sent out a message 

to the English people, to persuade England 

to neutrality. The Germans would not 

molest the Belgian people in their transit, 

their navy would not molest the northwest 

coast of France, the Empire would seize no 

more of France, England could help France 

as much, if not more, by remaining neutral, 

especially when the time of settlement would 

come. 

In addressing the ParHament the imperial 

Chancellor, Dr. Bethmann-Hollweg, declared: 

"We knew France was ready for an invasion. 

France was able to wait; we were not. A French 

aggression into our flank on the lower Rhine 

would have been disastrous, and we therefore 

were compelled to overrule the legitimate protests 

of the Luxemburg and Belgian Governments. 

"We shall repair the wrong we are doing as 

soon as our military aims have been reached." 

What amazing tenders these, from a Power 

that was one of the guarantors of the 

neutrality of Luxemburg and of Belgium. 

But England did not prefer peace for herself 

on such terms. The final scenes of Germany's 

ambassador leaving England on August 

6 are sad enough. 

"When the German Ambassador and his suite, 

numbering 100 persons, arrived at Harwich this 

afternoon a contingent of the rifle brigade received 

them and presented arms. The Ambassador, 

in reply to the honor, raised his hat. 

"A young German in the crowd shouted: 'God 

save Germany!' There was no disturbance. 

"The German Ambassador, Prince Lichnowsky, 

before leaving England today, addressed a 

telegram to the British Government, expressing 

his thanks for the 'great courtesy shown to us 

during our journey.' 

"Prince Lichnowsky left with the escort of a 

British cruiser from Harwich to the Hook of Holland. 

He looks an utterly broken man. 

"He came here with the sincere intention oi 

improving Anglo-German relations. 

"He and the Princess were very popular in 

society and were intimate with the Asquith 

household. After Prince Lichnowsky had returned 

to the German Embassy yesterday with the 

passport given him by Secretary Grey, Mrs. Asquith 

and Miss Elizabeth Asquith called at the 

German Embassy. The Prince had a long conversation 

with Mrs. Asquith in her motor. A 

large crowd silently watched the scene, and at 

the same time a weeping janitor was taking down 

the brass plate and double-headed German eagle 

from the embassy door." 

It looks as if Germany's course was blindly, 

as well as precipitately undertaken, and 

that the new elements in her problem cause 

regret in the hearts of not a few of her people. 

• 

So-called statesmen may figure out results, 

and talk about the Russianization, or tte 

Prussianization of the Continent of Europe 

It matters not. There are no such alternatives. 

France has an infidel Premier, and is 

an unstable Republic. She may talk of revenge 

for Sedan, and for the taking over 

of Alsace and Lorraine, and the amazing indemnity 

exacted by Prussia. The widow of 

Napoleon III. still survives, and may see in 

all this God's settling time. The press oi 

Bible-reading countries may call up the coming 

of Armageddon, and the valley of decision. 

The end may not be yet. But wars 

shall cease. The nations shall learn war no 

more. Not brought to a true peace by any 

feeble planners who ignore the Governor 

among the nations, (Psalm 22.) To Him, 

they are in their wickedness but potsherds 

of the earth, which he dashes in pieces. 

(Psalm 2.) Pride, hatred, revenge are sinful 

in a nation, as in the heart of man. The 

Lord is the Judge. To Him, nations are in 

their obedience the sheep of His pasture. 

(Psalm 100.) He guides them, He provides 

for them.

WHY SHOULD THE COVENANTER 

CHURCH BE AGGRESSIVE 

IN EVANGELISM 

By Rev, Robert Park. 

Now you are making very much of nothing. 

No I am not. I am meeting a very 

disastrous error held by some in our covenanted 

Zion. And just so long and to that 

degree that that thought controls the mind 

of pastor or people just so much it retards 

our progress in the work that Christ has 

given us to do. 

THE COVENANTER CHURCH SHOULD 

BE AGGRESSIVE IN EVANGELISM THAT 

SHE MAY SAVE HER OWN YOUNG PEO 

PLE. Children born in our own Covenanter 

homes are lost and need to be brought to 

saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. For 

their sake we dare not neglect the evangel. 

Campbell Morgan says, "In all our preaching 

we need to remember that the dear children 

of our own members, coming with them to 

worship . must each one for 

himself and herself, at some age of understanding 

and discretion, yield their own life 

to Jesus Christ, or else they can never be 

Christians." 

It is a lamentable fact that many born in 

our Covenanter homes never come to faith 

in Christ. This is not peculiar to the Covenanter 

Church. It is true of every Church, 

but the sad fact is, that it is ALSO true of 

our Church. When I think of the many 

young people with whom I have had companionship, 

and how many of them have 

never accepted Christ, but today are unbelieving 

and lost; and when I remember the 

report of the secretary of the Young People's 

societies made last year, in which he 

stated how many young people in one family 

and another of the Covenanter Church 

never came into the Church,—of course not 

all unbelieving, but many of them so,— 

when 1 think of this great drain that the 

world of unbelief makes upon those of our 

own flesh and blood, upon those who were 

presented to the Lord in baptism by their 

parents before the church, then brethren, I 

say that there is a reason for this great loss. 

We have not been faithful in evangelism. 

Our pulpits have not rung out, as they 

should ring, with the glad news of eternal 

life for every one who will believe, and as 

pastors and parents and teachers we have 

not interceded in prayer for, and have not 

pleaded personally with these young people 

to accept our Saviour. At least half of our 

preaching should be evangelistic, and that, 

even though our ministry be confined almost 

entirely to the same people week after week. 

We must do this work of evangelism that 

we may save our own young people. 



SHE MAY ACQUIRE NEW BLOOD. I 

might say, that she may save those for 

whose salvation she is responsible, but I am 

looking at the same thing from another 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61, 

point of view, as I am thinking particularly 

why the COVENANTER Church should be 

aggressive in Evangelism. We know that 

for a strong physical offspring, distance in 

blood relationship between parents counts 

for strength. And for this mere physical 

strength we need new blood in the church, 

but far beyond that need is the need of the 

spiritual strength that comes from the presence 

of new blood, of regenerated souls in 

our midst. The presence of even one new 

convert adds new life and faith to a congregation. 

Can any one measure the great 

good that has come to the congregation of 

Second Philadelphia and to the whole Church 

through the converts that came into the 

church at their last communion when seventeen 

professed faith in Christ and united 

with the Church, and thus nine new families 

were brought into relationship with the 

Church There is joy in heaven over one 

sinner that repenteth, but the joy is not all 

confined to Heaven, you will find a large 

portion in that congregation and it even 

vibrates throughout Covenanted Zion. What 

we need as a Church is more of this joy that 

comes from the presence of new born souls. 

An aggressive Evangelism, and that alone, 

will obtain this new blood and produce this 

joy. 



SHE MAY CONTINUE TO BE EVANGELI 

CAL. What do you mean I mean that to 

retain our faith in the evangelical doctrines 

we must be evangelistic. A. T. Pierson says, 

"when work for the souls of men declines or 

ceases, the way is open for every doctrinal 

and practical error." Dr. Duff says, "To 

cease to be evangelistic is soon to cease to 

be Evangelical," and Dr. Campbell Morgan 

in his book on Evangelism says, "The evangelical 

church is necessarily evangelistic. 

There are some things so patent that they 

ought not to need stating. Yet there seems 

to be a prevalent idea that it is possible for 

a church to be evangelical and not evangelistic. 

It is not possible. A friend of mine 

in the ministry, a man of whose scholarship 

and of whose devotion there can be no 

doubt, talking to me about evangelistic work, 

accounting for his own lack of interest, said, 

'Well I am profoundedly evangelical, but I am 

by no means evangelistic' There would 

seem to be many who take that view. Let 

me say to you, my brethren, that this ts an 

absurd contradiction of terms. No man is 

truly evangelical unless he is evangelistic 

also. What did my friend mean He meant 

that he held the evangelical doctrines of our 

holy faith, but he was not interested in the 

specific work of winning men to Christ. Nnw 

what are the foundation doctrines of our 

holy faith Evangelical faith affirms that 

the death of Christ was rendered necessary 

by the ruin of the race, and that it is God's 

provision for man's salvation. It moreover 

declares that his life is at the disposal of 

men for their new life of holiness. Are we 

evangelical Do we believe that Jesus died 

in order that he might save men If not 

then we cannot claim to be evangelical. But 

if we do, can we seriously assert that holding 

the doctrines we are yet content to do 

nothing for the men for whom Christ died 

Knowing that we have the deposit of truth, 

the great evangel, equal to the salvation of 

men, are we careless about making it 

known" 

And I can say that as I have preached the 

evangelistic message Sabbath after Sabbath, 

though I have not seen men converted as 1 

long to see them, yet my faith in the evangel 

has constantly increased. To do the work 

of evangehsm, whether pastoral or personal, 

increases one's faith in the evangelical 

doctrines; to neglect or withhold ourselves 

from that work decreases our faith and in 

some instances is evidence of the absence 

of real evangelical faith. 



SHE MAY MAINTAIN HER DISTINCTIVE 

TESTIMONY. True evangelism has been 

neglected in many of the pulpits of other 

denominations because their ministers have 

not believed the great cardinal truths of the 

atonement of Christ, as based on his virgin 

birth, his divine life, his sacrifice on the 

cross, and his resurrection from the dead, but 

evangelism has often been neglected by the 

Covenanter ministers because they have 

thought that we have a distinctive work 

that divinely excuses us from evangelism. 

But there is no more effective way to undermine 

our distinctive truth than to neglect 

or indifferently do the work of evangelism. 

Her testimony for purity of worship, her testimony 

against oath-bound secret societies 

and her testimony against this Christless government 

is all out of her loyalty to the person 

—Jesus Christ, And to acquire that personal 

loyalty to a personal Lord she must have as 

the foundation for it all an evangelism that 

regenerates people and binds them with a 

personal faith and love to the living Christ, 

The Covenanter Church must do evangelism. 

It must be an evangehsm that ever 

exalts Christ. It must be an evangelism that 

sets forth Christ as Lord as well as Saviour. 

A church with a low ethic may exist on a 

weak evangel, but the Covenanter Church 

with her high and holy ethic, demands a high 

and holy evangel. No anaemic, no colorless, 

no mutilated, no spineless, no rationalistic 

nor evolutionary evangelism will suffice to 

build the faith that will produce a true Covenanter; 

but an evangelism that is full of 

red corpuscles, that has backbone, that has 

a complete Gospel, presenting Jesus Christ 

as Lord and Saviour, that is divine and miraculous 

in its working, and that regenerates 

the soul that is dead in tre "J and 

sin, that is the evangelism, that •••>• 'ded 

by a Christlike and holy hfe, ^ tain

August 19, 1914. 


and maintain and bring to ultimate triumph 

the testimony of the Covenanter Church to 

the glory of her Lord. And this revival in 

our evangelism is coming, yea, is already 

here, and will be the revival of our testimony 

and of the covenants. 

"ARMAGEDDON." 

. By the Rev. J. C. McFeeters, D. D. 

Europe has suddenly become a battlefield, and 

the world trembles in the shock of war. It is con. 

ceded, among high officials of many nations, that 

the greatest of all wars since the beginning of 

our race, is now raging. The slaughter on land 

and sea is already terrilBc; and this is only the 

beginning. Germany, with the motto, "Blood and 

Iron," moves fcvwai i, grimly determined to win 

or die; England calls out more than a million 

lighting men; France turns whole provinces into 

fortresses and garrisons them with prodigious 

armies; Russia vibrates with the tread of millions 

hastening to the fleldof battle; other nations 

are aflame with the war passion; these 

and other indications reveal the fact that all are 

deeply conscious that they are facing a struggle 

that will be protracted and decisive. 

One ot our military chiefs has been reported 

as saying, that this will be the greatest and last 

war. The Premier of Japan fears that the continuance 

of this struggle will be the destruction 

of western civilization. A i-artoon in a recent 

daily represents Satan, in an easy chair, reading 

the news with fiendish joy, and exclaiming: 

"Christianity at last is a failure.'' 

These are dark days. The horrors of this war 

have descended upon the world like a thick cloud 

that darkens every land. The nations in our day 

are closely related, vitally connected, and in some 

ways unified by the arteries of civilization, and 

the progress of the Gospel, so that when one suffers, 

al! suffer. They who can read the morning 

papers while these battles are raging, and have 

dry eyes, are surely unable to see the blood and 

hear the groans; the heart must indeed be hard. 

Our sympathies ought to be aroused for tho^ê 

whose fleshand blood will litter and wash many 

a field,and whose souls will be rushed into eternity 

through the crash of battle. And what about 

the sad, broken families at home, wives, mothers 

and daughters, who have said the final farewell 

In the name of the Lord Jesus, let them 

have our prayers. Being far away we can oniy 

pray for the multitudes of victims, that are going 

down in the vortex of the sea of blood.. 

However, Christian civilization is not a failure; 

hut the effete governments of the nations, constructed 

on the ground of man's will and might, 

mst fail, and are destined to dissolution. National 

power, no matter how colossal it may become,if 

erected and operated independent of 

God and out of harmony with His law, with no 

regard to the authority of Jesus or respect for 

His will, must come to naught. "For the nation 

and Kingdom that will not serve thee shall per- 

'sh; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted," 

There is not a nation on earth that professes and 

practices loyalty to the Lord Jesus, who hath on 

his vesture and on his thigh a name written, 

^ "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." Neither 

have any of them, under the long-suffering of God 

and the appeals of the Gospel, signified their 

willingness to turn unto the Lord and serve him. 

Therefore is the destruction of the world-powers 

determined from on high, that on the ruins may 

"^ established a new system of civil government, 

'h which the Lord Jesus will be glorified and all 

the people blessed. 

The Prophet Joel had a vision, that seems to 

he on the verge of fulfillment: "Proclaim ye this 

among the nations; Prepare war, wake up me 

mighty men, let all the men of war draw near. 

Beat your plowshares into swords, and your prun. 

inghooks into spears; let the weak say, I am 

strong. Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye 

nations. Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of 

decision; for the day of the Lord is near in the 

valley of decision." 

The Apostle John seems to have had in view 

the same event, when he saw "the spirits of demons 

go forth unto the Kings of the whole world, 

to gather them to the battle of the great day of 

God, the Almighty. And he gathered them together 

into a place called in the Hebrew tongue, 

Armageddon. And I saw the beast and the 

kings of the earth, and their armies gather together 

to make war against him that sat on the 

white horse." These quotations are from Joel, 

4th chapter, and Revelation, 16th and 19th chapters. 

Possibly the words of Ezekiel receive in this 

day their largest fulfillment: "Au end is come; 

the end is come; it watcheth for thee; behold, it 

is come." The end must come; the end of treason 

on earth against high heaven. And if it he 

at hand, it is high time to awake out of sleep, and 

prepare for the coming of our Lord, and the momentous 

obligations of the hour. 

Accompanying the crash of the nations, the 

Prophet Joel says, that the Holy Spirit will be 

poured out on all fiesh;sons and daughters shall 

prophesy; old men shall dream dreams, and 

young men see visions. These are days of astounding 

progress in the work of the Gospel; the 

forward movement among the churches is r^.âincant; 

many men and women, young and old, are 

working, planning, contributing, in a way that 

ten years ago would have been regarded visionary, 

even bordering on insanity. 

Jesus spake of the "distress of nations, with 

perplexity, because of the sea and the waves 

roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and 

for looking forward to those things which "re 

coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven 

shall be shaken. And then shall they see the 

Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and 

great glory." A larger fulfillment of the first 

part of this prediction, than is at this hour taking 

place, can hardly be conceived by the human 

mind. Then may we not confidently expect the 

latter part to be immediately fulfllled, by a marvelous 

outpouring of the Holy Spirit, while the 

world is in the throes of agony In the light of 

the events of the last two weeks, we are not 

afraid of being accounted an alarmist, or visionary. 

The thunder of the voice of the Almighty, 

reverberating around the world, makes man's 

loudest appeal dull and tame. 

all, "Watch." 

Jesus said unto 

THE WAR IN EUROPE AND THE BIBLE 

SOCIETY. 

-An appeal has reached the American Bible Society 

from Germany for Bibles in German, Russian, 

French, and Polish for use among the soldiers, 

and for money to aid in distributing them. 

Such requests it may be quite beyond the power 

of the Society to meet in view of the difficulty 

of either securing them from Europe or sending 

them from the comparatively small stock of 

Scriptures now on hand. It is earnestly hoped 

that the Christian people of America will be 

ready to aid the Society in whatever measures 

may be found necessary. Any gifts made for 

the purpose will be received and used as the 

way may open. 

The Board of Managers has taken the following 

action, which will be forwarded as soon as 

possible to the various Bible Societies in Great 

Britain and on the Continent: 

The Board of Managers is deeply moved and 

distressed by the horrors of the war in Europe. 

and deems it fittingto give expression to its 

sympathy for all those of every nation who must 

suffer anguish and bereavement. It is the earnest 

desire of the Society to do whatever it can 

to help them either directly or through our sister 

Societies in Europe. 

It directs that copies of this action be transmitted 

to such Societies as can be reached. 

The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago reports 

within the last few months, an unusual 

interest among pastors in different parts of 

the country in a revival of real Bible study, 

and requests are multiplying for information 

and for conferences to arouse interest 

among the people in this important work, 

as a basis of conservative evangelism. The 

Extension Department of the Institute is 

temporarily short handed in its women workers 

by the departure of Miss Angy Manning 

Taylor for a six months' teaching tour in 

China and Korea, and the enforced departure 

of Miss E. Stafford Millar to her home 

in Australia to recuperate from a serious illness, 

but its staff of men has been increased, 

and other women are to be added. It 

will arrange as far as possible, to hold brief 

conferences in any important center in the 

United States or Canada for the promoti-^., 

of Bible study and the deepening of the 

spiritual life, as well as conduct Evangelistic 

meetings. The teachers furnished for 

such conferences will include the special 

Bible teachers of the Extension Department, 

members of the Educational Faculty or sie 

Institute, and wherever desirable and possible 

Bible teachers of prominence and ability, 

such as Dr. C. I. Scofield, Dr. L. W. Munhall, 

Dr. W. H. Griffith Thomas, and others. 

Pastors interested in such conferences are 

invited to correspond with the Extension 

Department of The Moody Bible Institute. 

153-163 Institute place, Chicago, 111. 

The Scofleld Correspondence Course has been 

purchased by the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago 

by which it will be conducted hereafter. 

This course was founded more than twenty years 

ago by Rev. C. I. Scofield.. famous as a Bible 

teacher, and the author of the Scofleld Bible. 

Thousands of students have been enrolled in the 

Course all over the MASQUERADE. 

world. 

The following law was passed by the Pennsyl 

vania Legislature 106 years ago, and is unrepealed. 

It is quoted in the North American, only in 

jest. This is no sign of progress, as it is hard 

to see, why the old law is not a healthy law for 

these much lauded reforming days: 

"Be it enacted by the Senate and House ot 

Representatives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania: 

That masquerades and masked balls 

be and are hereby declared to be a common nuisance; 

and every housekeeper within this commonwealth 

who shall knowingly permit or suffer 

a masquerade or masked ball to be held in his 

or her house, and every person who shall set 

forth, promote or encourage any masquerade or 

masked ball, and every person who shall knowingly 

attend or be present at any masquerade or 

masked hall, in mask or otherwise, being legally 

convicted thereof, shall for each and every 

such offense be sentenced to an imprisonment 

not exceeding three months and to pay a fine 

not exceeding $1000 or less than $50 and to give 

security in such sum as the court may direct to 

keep the peace and be of good behavior for one 

year."

A PERSONAL t'UVE.XANT WITH 

MY BELOVED SAVIOUR. 

On the day prior to this 60th anniversary 

of ray earthly life, a sweet 

Sabbath day, 1 desire to make a personal 

covenant with Thee, Thou 

knowest it has often been in my 

mind to do so, but never before put 

on record, 

I. I do, without hypocrisy, and 

with all my heart, in deep sorrow and 

self abasement, confess to Thee all 

the sms of my entire life up until 

this time. I have sinned, oh how 

many times, in heart, in thought, in 

word and life. "I am ashamed and 

blush to lift my face to Thee." I have 

sinned, knowing it to be sin, in all 

the relations of life I have come short 

of Thy command. 

Pitying, loving, forgiving Savior, 

pardon it all in thy rich grace. Blot 

out all my sins in Thy atoning blood. 

"For the blood of Jesus" "cleanses 

from all sin." Separate all my iniquities, 

transgressions, and sins, in 

all their twtended and detailed commission, 

"far as the east is distant 

from the west" from me. 

I make this my unreserved confession 

in full faith in that sweet word 

that says, "If we confess our sins, he 

is faithful and just to forgive us our 

sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 

II. I gladly acknowledge with unfeigned 

gratitude, and soul experienced 

thankfulness and unnumbered 

mercies Thou has bestowed upon me, 

a comfoi table and happy temporal 

life—having a thousand prosperities 

to one adversity. My inner heart 

swells with joy and thanks to God 

for a true, loving, anxious and most 

godly Father and Mother, who led, 

and lifted and pressed me up to God 

in my early years, who held fast to 

Tl'.y holy covenant for themselves 

and for their children. I bless God 

with all my heart for a loving, true, 

and sincerely pious wife, who, so 

often,, by godly example, as well as 

word, pressed me more and more into 

the way of life, 

I devoutly thank Thee for my life 

in the ministry where the Word of 

God was my daily study, and above 

all these, most inexpressibly thankful 

am I for the priceless Redemption 

of the Lord Jesus Christ, for all 

the loving Providences that led me 

in the way of it, and especially for 

the Holy Ghost that opened my eyes 

to it, and revealed Christ to me. 

The Father, Son, and Spirit have 

all said to me, "I am thy salvation," 

How glad, oh how glad I am, "He 

took me from a fearful pit." "He 

set my feet upon a rock." He has 

fulfilled to me Ezekiel 36:26-27. ".4 

new heart also will I give you, and 

a new spirit will I put within you; 

and I will take away the stony heart 

out of your fiesh. and I will give you 

an heart of flesh. And I will put 

my spirit within you, aud cause you 

to walk in my statutes, and ye shall 

keep my judgments, and do them." 

III. I nov/ pledge myself to Thee 

THE CHRISTIAN X.\TION. Vol, 61. 

anew. I want to come nearer to Thy trusting that ry children are all children 

heart of love. of faith, I take hold of the cov 

I want closer, more 

undivided, more soul conscious communion 

with Thee. I resolve, in holy 

enant for them and will not let it go. 

I will cling to that word, "The promise 

is to you and to yo'ir children,' 

promise, that 1 will resist temptation 

of every kind, and that I will devoutly 

•'1 will be a God to thee and to thy 

see those things that are above seed;" also and specially Ps, 103:17- 

where Christ sitteth at the right 18 "But the mercy of the Lord is 

hand of God, 

from evorlastiag to everlasting upon 

That I will stri'e constantly to be them that fear him,, and his right 

ready for Thy coming, I will trust eousness unto children's children; to 

wholly to that grace of God that such as keep his covenant, and to 

bringeth salvation, to do all those those that remember his commandments 

to do them." 

things in Titus 2:11-14, "For the 

grace of God that bringeth salvation These solemn vows I take before 

hath appeared to all men, teaching Thee, O my God and Redeemer, with 

us that denying ungodliness, and uplifted hand this 19th day of February, 

l,Sn3. 

worldly lusts,, we should live soberly, 

righteously and godly, in this 

H. H. GEORGE. 

present world; looking for that blessed 

hope and the glorious appearing 

of the great God and our Saviour 

Jesus Christ; who gave himself for 

us, that he might redeem us from all 

iniquity, and purify unto himself a 

peculiar people, zealous of good 

v.orks." I will cultivate that conversation 

which is in heaven and from 

whence also we look for the Savior, 

the Lord Jesus Christ, "who shall 

change our vile body, that it may be 

fashioned like unto his glorious 

body." Philippians 3:21. 

IV. I ta'.te hold of tbe covenant 

anew with Thee for my dear wife 

and five beloved children. Assured 

that my wife is saved, and gladly 

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 

THE CEXTRAL BOARD OX 

THE DEATH OF H, H. 

GEORGE. 

In placing on record an appreciation 

of the character and service of 

the Rev. Henry Hosack George, D. D., 

mention should be made of his long 

and useful career in various spheres 

of Christian activity. 

It pleased God to grant him length 

of days in which to fulfil his mission. 

He was born in Cumberland, Muskingum 

County, Ohio, February 20, 1833, 

and died at his home in Beaver Falls, 

Pa„ March 25, 1914, The period of 

eighty-one years falling between these 

dates was characterized by some of 

the most stirrin.s; events in the entu-e 

history of our country, and Dr. George 

was a prominent figure in connecUon 

with some ot the most importam 

He was an earnest and faithful 

preacher of righteousness. He was licensed 

to preach June 4, is.;, and 

was ordained June 23, 1858. On this 

latter date he was installed pastor of 

the congregations of Cedarville an*, 

Cincinnati, Ohio. He resigned the Cedarville 

branch on August 4, 186G, and 

from that date till .August 18, is:', he 

gave his entire time to the CincinnaU 

congregation. While serving as 

President of Geneva College, which 

service began in 1S72, he was also 

pastor of the congregation of Rushsyl. 

vania, near Xorthwood, Ohio, where 

the College was then located. After 

the termination of his services as 

President of the College he was pastor 

for a short time of the congregation 

of East End, Pittsburgh. In all J 

his work as a preacher of the gospel 

he was scriptural, evangelical, spir 

itual. His word was with power, and 

the common people heard him gladly. 

He was distinguished as an able 

and wise Presbyter. His addresses 

in ecclesiastcal assemblies indicated 

mature judgment as to the best policy 

to be pursued in the settlement 

of questions which gave rise to dif 

ferences of view. When called to 

the Moderator's chair he presided 

v\ith dignity and Christian courtesy 

toward all. It was his fortune to 

occupy this position during the session 

of the Synod of 1S71 when the 

Covenant was sworn and signed. He 

also delivered one of the sermons of 

that memorable occasion. 

As an educator, Dr, George filledau 

important and influential place. When 

a young man he taught Greek in Geneva 

College and was President of that 

institution from 1^72 to 1890. While • 

he aimed to place this institution in 

the front rank of colleges in the mat- ^ 

ter of scholarship in the wide sense 

of that term, he also aimed to place 

it in advance of all in the matter ot 

instruction in the science of Civil 

Government, 

He always insisted that the college , 

would miss its calling unless this 

science was based upon the Christian 

principles of Civil Government as 

unfolded in the Scriptures. He firmly 

believed that the welfare and even 

the continuance of our Xation and 

Government hinge upon the training 

of a citizenship imbued with these 

principles. This he considered of 

vastly more importance than tralnuig 

in many of the other branches Included 

in the usual college curriculum. 

Perhaps Dr. George was more widely 

known as a reformer than anything 

else. \A'hen he entered public life the_ 

slavery question was the bumin 

issue and he threw his strength into 

the controversy in defense of the 

rights of man. Immediately after the 

settlement of this issue by the Emancipation 

Proclamation, 

^ô^" 

to secure the Christia. 

dment 

to the National Cor 

was 

(Continued on p.-

August 19, 1914. 


tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. That 

is a good deal like the doctrine of faith and 


works. Paul tells us that his conclusion is that 

T esson X. September 6, 1914. 

a man is saved by faith without the deeds of 

THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS. 

the law, while James says that faith without 


works is dead. 

Golden Text.—Thou shalt love the Lord thy Love for God is truly the' greatest thing in our 

God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul. lives. But it is true also that love for God 

and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; without love for men is an impossibility. If you 

and thy neighbor as thyself. 'Luke 10:27. 

do not love your brother whom you have seen, 


how can you love God, whom you have not seen 

Time.—A. D. 30. Place.—The temple in Jsrusals 

ID 

the selflsh love that we often have for ourselves. 

To love your neighbor as yourself does not mean 

Suitable Psalms.—14,. 23, 103, 29. 

We want many things and do many things that 

Exposition.—The other day I was talking to we ought not and it does not mean that we are 

an Indian. He was telling me how he used to to develop that selfishness in others by giving 

worship devils and snakes and many other things way to things that they have no right to expect 

and how he believed in all sorts of superstitions. of anyone. It means that you are to give them 

After talking for half an hour with hardly a the same treatment that one as wise and good 

stop about tas love for the Savior and of all the as God, would give you under like circumstances. 

things he had done for him and of v^hat it meant The preface to this flrst commandment is, "Hear, 

to him to be on the road that Jesus had marked O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord." 

out for him he stopped and laughed and said, That means for one thing that he is not the 

"It is just like when a man drinks whiskey. When Lord of dissension. He is the Lord of truth and 

a man gets full he talks and talks and cannot any church or any man that holds a doctrine 

stop talking. It makes his tongue loose. It is which is not the truth, then God is not his 

that way when a man gets his heart full ot Lord—at least in that part. 

Christ He talks about it and talks and cannot It means that he is the Lord of the straignt 

stop talking. It makes his tongue loose." 

lite. Any life that has more than one way to 

I wonder how many who read this ever had follow has another God for its Lord. A person 

it occur to them that love for Christ should mean who goes to church on Sabbath and swindles his 

that in their lives. How many Christians are so neighbor or customer on week days has anothei 

affected by their love for God that all their God than the Lord. 

thoughts and conversation and all their life naturally 

drifts around to that one thmg • 

Christ and has not the spirit of Christ in his 

Any person who professes to be a follower of 

Sometimes in a running stream, especially at contact with others day by day has another God 

the foot of a waterfall, you will see a place for his Xord. Perhaps the God of most of these 

where the water seems to be moving in a circle divided ways is SELF. God is One Lord and lie 

There seems to be an attraction there that cannot can be the Lord only of that life which has one 

be resisted. Everything gathers there like the 

moths around a light. All the floatmg drift wood 

and everything that comes down the stream 

makes rfght for that spot in the center of the 

""if U °that way in the stream of a Christian's 

life'' Is there something in a Christian s lite 

about which everything else seems to circle is 

ttere an attraction there that cannot be resi.td 

and everything in the life i^ drawn toward 

that center That center in a Christian s Ite 

s God if he is in a right condition. And with 

one in that condition it is true that the whole 

ml circles about God and that every part of 

the life is drawn inward toward that center oi 

radiate out from it. . . 

That means that your business -will be lun 

in the interest of God. Not necessarily that you 

are going to give all that you make to God aaec - 

ly but all thit you make will in some way foiward 

the kingdom of God. Your busmess methods 

will be patterns for others to follow .'ô'-n m 

their uprightness and integrity and also in i.ieir 

.effectiveness. .„ , _ ,., ^^,„ 

That means that your farm will be run ,.. tne 

interest of God. You will farm in the way that 

will bring you into the highest possible Christian 

life. You will farm in the way that will mean 

the most for your community and your church. It 

may not be the way that will make you tê largest 

bank account, but it will enlarge your heavenly 

treasure and it is in a bank that never fails. 

If Christ is the center of your life and a i 

your life circles about him, then your church w 1 

fill a large place in your life. You will be willing 

to take any part of the work that yon ran 

do. You wili be regular and prompt m your attendance 

both for your own sake and tor your 

family and for the sake of others who have come 

there to get the most out of the service. Perhaps 

tor the sake of the pastor also, tor it tne 

people knew what it meant to têir pastor to 

^purpose. When the life divides, then at least 

part of the life loses its Lord. 

The common people heard him gladly. I have 

read that God must like poor people well, for 

he makes so many of them. That must be true 

for there is a bond between the poor and God 

which is not often found among the rich. Tb'H 

Savior is a more real person to them because 

their salvation is more of an everyday matter. 

They are saved from troubles every day. The'r 

lives are full of it. The rich think that money 

will buy everything they want, .but the poor know 

that their wants cannot be satisfled except in 

Christ. 

Again Christ warns us against hypocrisy. There 

is no one much more repulsive to Christ '„iian 

the hypocrite. False piety, false humility, false 

wisdom,, false profession of faith, false b'=irvice, 

false love—those are the things that turn Christ 

against men and women, perhaps quickei than 

flagrant sin. The woman taken in adultery stood 

before Christ and was forgiven without argument, 

while Ananias and Sapphira were smitten 

dead for misrepresentation. 

You may deceive men for a while, but you 

cannot deceive yourself or God. You know what 

is in your heart. The rich may have gotten 

some satisfaction in having all eyes turned toward 

them while they cast in gold into the 

treasury, the poor widow had greater satisfaction 

in 'having the eyes of.her conscience and 

God turned upon her. When you come to the 

place where you truly love the praise of God 

rather than the praise of men, then you Have 

come pretty far along toward the first and second 

great commandments. God's praise is a good 

conscience. 

Lesson X. September 6, 1914. 



THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS. 

begin his service with half a dozen and liave the 

Mark 12:28-44. 

congregation come straggling in, clear throug^ How many commandments are there, Marion 

the service to the end, I am sure they would "Ten." One day a man said to Jesus, "Which is 

make more of an effort to be in their places. the first commandment of all" Jesus put them 

You will attend prayer meeting more re^tilariy. 

will starve flaily tinual living sons work and one Then That making daily thing you enlarge of must a sermon your sometimes a You means there secondary course work larger will fillthe better a bodies will life. your is lived performed different see when and have but than It place. spiritual more largest before other a is you a making larger your things hard part for and With part the speak men. can life. God. souls. in enough more place spirit a for of better many, everything living of for You the different that of m giving it to verse Jesus time, the wili afford your and is make tîfre . a daily aauy give 

that tnat per 

con 

nie Christ „., but to a ib Will this ments, love strength." thy won't soul, boy Today neighbor God who , other and you ^ for ^ let will loves with want The folks, us if be as you make God all to second keeping thyself." will obey love and up you heart, is mind, a God the him, everyone (R. this, story wish whole with Ellis V.) and "Thou together all else, ten If Vith with ham And you shalt command 

about all if do them. heart, love who you 

thy all 

all together and said, "Thou shalt love the Lord 

Christ a 

lives that love out in his life. We will see what 

kind of a boy he turns out to be. What will we name 

him, Jeanne "Teddy." Here on the sand table 

we will lay out a town with these boxes for 

houses, this one the church, this the school and 

these the stores on the main street. These twigs 

are trees. Outside the town are hills covered 

with grass, and here the river winds around the 

hills. These clothespins are the grown folk and 

these sticks the boys and girls. This is Teddy 

and this is his home. 

Teddy's mother loves him as hard as ever a 

mother can love. How hard is that, Gladys 

The way my mother loves me." And Teddy 

loves his mother just as hard. One day in Sabbath 

School the teacher tells him about God's 

love for him. How God loves him so much that 

he watches over him all the time, even when he 

is asleep; and how God made this world 

for him, and made all the animals and 

birds and flowers and trees, even the 

sun and moon and stars—everything was 

made so Teddy and all you boys and girls might 

be happy. Everything good comes from God, 

does it not. Bud God's love is so great it folds 

all around you. You know how you love to have 

your mother, gather you up in her arms, and you 

feel so safe there. Well, God loves you ever 

so much more than does your mother, and gathers 

you right up in his great love. When your 

mother loves you so hard, doesn't it make you 

love her the same way, Buster So Teddy says, 

"If God loves me so much, i am going to love 

him.' What does he do the firstthing with his 

heart, Herbert "Gives it to Jesus." Does it 

make you happy to love your mother "Yes " It 

makes you happier still to love Jesus. So is 

Teddy's face shining when he reaches home. 

May Yes, and he tells his mother all about it. 

Now we will see how he lives his love for 

Jesus, for you would not care how much a person 

loves you if they never showed it, would you, 

Charles When you love your mother do you 

care to do things she will not like, Mittie "No, 

I want to please her," Monday it rains and 

Teddy cannot go to the picnic. Most boys would 

he cross. Teddy, you know, loves Jesus so is he 

cross, Reid "No." He starts out to be cross, 

for he is just a boy, but when he remembers, he 

smiles, and chases the crossness away, and makes 

his mother happy too. 

Was it hot yesterday, Ellis, and did your swim 

feel good Well on just such a hot day some of 

the boys play truant and go for a swim, "Come 

on with us," they coax Teddy. Will he go, John 

"Xo." Here the other boys slip out of town and 

down to the river. Teddy sits in the hot school 

all day. But he is happy, for he knows he is doing 

right. 

Another thing, if you see some one you love 

working hard, do you run off to play or stay and 

help, Eleanor "Help," Now God has much to 

do making this world better and teaching folks 

to be good. If you love God will you help him, 

George How can Teddy help God, Helen "Take 

other boys to Sabbath School." Here he is doing 

that. How else, Ellsworth "Tell the other 

hoys about Jesus, and show them how to he 

good," 

Why do you give presents to mother, James 

"Because I love her,'' When you love Jesus with 

all your heart, will you wish to bring gifts to 

him too, Alvin "Surely," Teddy's teacher tells 

him what a poor widow in Jerusalem gave God 

because she loved him. Here is the st-ory: 

Away at this end of the table this box is the 

Temple in Jerusalem. Here is a small box in 

which the Jews drop their offerings. Jesus and 

his disciples are standing to one side. Here come 

some rich men who drop in a lot of money. They 

have so much they will not miss it. Here comes 

a poor widow. She can hardly get enough to 

eat. Som-etimes she probably goes to bed starv-" 

ing. IBut she has saved up two mites—the two 

together worth only one-fourth of a cent. No 

money But must "This are cast did something book heart and up want (R the she casting V.) our up to poor give box. Give pennies left of loves give And rime—our widow their to pretty heaven all not Jesus (Continued into buy God him. don't and that only superfluity; God cast the flne turns food, with takes very she you our So if That treasury: in about we had, all to more selves. money, them think his clothing, her love page drops but even the that than to disciples heart God for him but she So Jesus. 9.) way ner all widow our or they Teddy of wrote with and her they we two pay He and her strength, living." will so all in which wants mites saves down says, 

rent! just our his did all

* TH£ CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol, 61. 

Young: People's Tooic ^°'^ !^',f' *^^* ^^^ '^''''"''' '^^"" ^- According to the promise, greatest need. We have 

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FOR SEPT. 0. men and women may surrender their ^^" " '^^ ^'^' ^^'"^ to be not- change of heart but we sem to 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. lives unreservedly to God and His ^^- Gathered together in that up- lack the power. May it not V; 

Twelve Great Verses. IX. The Church. Some have been led to make per room, waiting and praying that we are not filled with tl- > 

Prayer Verse. Matt. 21:22. Conse- such a prayer and last year in Gen- while waiting, suddenly there Holy Ghost as we should be^ W 

oration meeting.) 

eva, a goodly number volunteered for âme a sound from heaven as of are followers of Christ and !' 

Psalms.—5:1-5, No. 7; 13:3-6, No. work in foreign lands. We know . . . , . _, _,.,:, lunuweib oi unnst and w; 

24; 20:4-7, No. 44; 31:1-4, No. 75; that prayer for foreign missions is ^ '"^shing mighty wind, and it fill- are willing to serve him but we 

65:1-3, No. 171; 34:9-11, No. 87. worthy. If the young people of our ^^ ^H the house where they were are so weak. We appear to be 

Parallels.—1 Sam. 12:23; 1 Tim. church prayed earnestly and impor- sitting. We are also told there ap- powerless. We have not the Soir" 

2:1; 1 Sam. 7:8; Dan. 17-18; Job Innately for our missionaries and peared unto them cloven tongues it for service 

42:9-10; Philem. 4; Col. 4:3; 1 Thess. their work and prayed definitely, ,-, or. j -^ ^ ,_ . 

5:25; Col. 1:3; 2 Thess. 1:11; 1 knowing the needs, we could ^^^ l>ke as of fire and it sat upon each Let us empty ourselves of seir, 

Kings 8:33-34; Matt. 9:37-38. measure the blessing God would °^ them. "And they were all fill-of the world, of all sinful asso- 

The greatest power'at the disposal shower upon our foreign work. The ed with the Holy Ghost." 

ciations and things that we mav 

of the Christian Church is not same is true in respect to our de- Now this baptism of the Holy be filledwith the Holy Spirit W^ 

wealth, or organization or even con- nomination and congregations, nv,r,ct ,„„^ „.,„„„j: *„ .,„• ,. • l - t 

„ , ^ „ X, ,. Ghost was according to promise, are clineine to some eanhiv 

secrated workers—none of these One of the conditions of prayer is , . er ,, e u a '-""S'"S lo ôme earttlly 

things—but prayer. God,, seemingly, faith. "Whatsoever ye shall ask, be- '" *^ """ ^^""^^ °^ ^'^^ "'"^'^ '^^^P' (Continued on page 12.) 

has based the progress of his king- lieving ye shall receive." Now God ter of the Acts we read, "For John 

dom on intercession. If we pray, has promised to answer our prayers truly baptized but ye shall be bap- DISAPPEARED 

then God will bless his work and if and let us believe Him. 'Let us take t-i2ed with the Holv Ghost not 

we do not pray, then the work will him at his word. Let us take our h h " T Coffee Ails Vanish Before Posstop. 

When Moses held up his hands stand upon his promises, and be as- "^^"y "^^y^ hence. In explana- ^^^ 

toward God at the battle of Rephid- sured, absolutely, that we will re- tion of this wonderful scene Petim, 

then Israel conquered, but when ceive the answer, "Ask and ye shall er speaks of it as the fulfillment It seems almost too good to be 

the arms dropped, then Amalek pre- receive," of prophecy. "But this is that true, the way headache, nervousvailed. 

What was true in Moses' "I desire that men pray in every „,i,-„i, i u ..u i. ^ „=oo .•„„„„„.•„ „ j ., 

. . , , . , c • 1 .. .. T, , T ^ • - which was spoken by the prophet ness, insomnia, and many other 

day IS ]ust as true m our day. Spir- place," wrote Paul. Let us ]oin , , ,, i, • 

itual success depends on prayer. Paul's Prayer League. It Is not easy J°^'- obscure troubles vanish when cof- 

But you ask, "Do you mean to say work, but it is a work everyone can 2. Upon the praying disciples, fee is dismissed and Postum used 

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of God" God is imnipotent (A good plan in operation in some „ . . . . „ . 

and absolute. Nothing in heaven or Young People's SocieUes is for the ^P'^'^ deserving of our attention, tains a poisonous drug-caffeine 

earth can retard the pleasure of his Prayer Meeting Committee to bring Not only were they where Christ —which causes the trouble, but 

will. We cannot limit God, but God in each Sabbath evening, one definite had specified but they were en- Postum contains only the food 

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will not work or bless unless men the prayers center about that ob- .. u- ti. r - , - , ... 

pray," The word of God and Chris- ject) ^° h"^' ^^^y "^^'^ °^ ""^ '"'"'' ^'^h a little molasses. 

tian experience unite to teach us ^"d one desire. A Pbila. man grew enthusiastic 

that our blessings are proportionate Pfg^Trpv IVTe^ttniy T'oDfr '^'^'^ ^^ have brought out in a and wrote as follows: 

to our faithfulness in prayer. Our / S P ^ number of places. Acts 1:14. "Until 18 months ago I useJ 

pi-ayer is God's lever to move the FOR SEPT. 9TH, 1914. "These all continued with one ac- coffee regularly every day and 

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pealing to us to pray. "Ask and it ûDject lhe Spirit Poured with the women, and Mary the taste in my mouth, and indigesshall 

be given you." "Call upon me Out.—Acts. 2:4. mother of Jesus, and witn Ins tion; was gloomy and irritabh., 

in the day of trouble and I will deliv- 1. According to promise. brethren." Again Acts 2:1. "And had variable or absent appe'ift, 

wiirbTwithUl'God\st;rus'to '• ".P°" the praying disciples, ^hen the day of Pentacost was loss of flesh, depressed in spirl!. 

deliver us, yet that deliverance is . '"'tting them tor service. fully come, they were with one ac- etc. 

conditioned on our calling. Surely ^suitable Psalms. 51:5-7; 80: cord in one place." "I attribute these things to cct- 

God would not enjoin us to pray 17-19; 104:21-24; 143:4-7. Possibly, brethren, this is where fee, because since I quit it and 

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ciples. "Pray ye the Lord of the ''^' ^P*^- "i^SO; 1 Peter 4:14; 1 while tarrying in Jerusalem. We susceptible to cold, have gained 

harvest that he send out laborers John 4:2. 

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Note; 

***Mr. Chester MacKee, son of Mr. 

James F. MacKee, and member of 

the Central Allegheny Congregation, 

has been in Paris the past two yearh 

studying music. 

ume of lectures delivered in the Reformed 

Presbyterian Seminary, Allegheny, 

Pa., by the sterling 'Covenant 

***Rev. Dr. R. M. Sommerville and 

er pastor' who occupied the chair of 

wife are spending the summer in should be united prayer in all our 

theology and church history there 

churches for the peace of Europe. 

Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada, and 

trom 1892 until his death in 1910. The 

withm the limits of Rev. Thomas Mc- **'*Misses Elizabeth and Jane lectures, of course, proceed definitely 

Fall's congregation. 

Holmes, members of the Central from the Covenanter standpoint, but CDe presbpterian Boardof 

Allegheny Congregation, who have 90 per cent of their material will Widienpoon BUx., Philadelphia PUDllCailOtl Depositories ,, u,t ofits 

***Mrs. Rev. R. J. Dodds. who was been visiting in Ireland during the apply perfectly to the ministry of any 

with her mother in Beaver Falls, Pa., past four months, and who expected evangelical church. And the counsels 

for pastoral work, especially Covenanter Books for Sale 

to sail for home, July 31st, have 

for a long time, on' account of the 

been delayed because of the European 

war. 

less and the bereaved, are wise, of Testimony, Discipline, Con 

with the stranger, the sick, the help 


latter's illness, has returned to her 

home in Walden, N. Y. 

wholesoipe and pertinent. (Christian fession of Faith, "Poets an4 

«'**Mr. and Mrs. Henry O'Neill, Mr. 

Nation Publishing Company, New Poetry," "Homes and Haunts of th« 

***Prof. Stott, a member o£ our and Mrs. Dr. F. M. Foster, and Mrs. 

York.) 


Princeton, Indiana, Congregation, and A. D. McNeill and daughter, are all 


Superintendent of the Public Schools summering in the bounds of the Rev. **'*With the closing issue for Aug 

of that city, has been studying this 

summer in Columbia University. 

R. J. Dodds' congregation, Coldenham, 

X. Y, Dr. Foster spends the 

Sabbaths in the city preaching dur 

***Mrs. W. A. Pritchard and son 

ing the period of his vacation. 

and mother, of Detroit, Mich., are 

making an extended visit with her ***A Quinter, Kansas, letter says: the issue of Sept. 4, 1884, was sent out 

folks in Montclair,. N. J., and will be "We are having hot dry weather at 

ECZEMA 

the pastors of New York City were 

present. Farmers all busy threshing. Dr, J. C. K. Milligan, Dr. R. M. Sommerville,. 

Dr. David Gregg and Dr. 

Also called Tetter, Salt Rheum, Pruritus, 

Wheat is turning out from 20 to 30 

Milk Crust, Water PoisoD, Weeping 

PURE BLOOD MAKES 

bushels per acre. The corn is quite James Kennedy. Dr. A. M. Milligan 

Skin, etc. 

HEALTHY PEOPLE good,, but needs rain. The kafer and was preaching in Pittsburgh, and Dr. 

I believ© eczema can be cured to stay, il 

sorgums are looking well. This is J. R. W. Sloane had but a few months 


Hood's Sarsaparilla removes the flrst encouraging year we have before resigned the pastorate of the 

merelypatched uptoreturnagam. Remember, 

scrofula sores, boils and other eruptions, 

because it drives out of the or four years." 

lister was Professor of Political 

experienced in this section for three Allegheny congregationi. Dr. McAl 



Wood the humors that cause them. 

***At family worship all Covenanters 

will do well to intercede with our Dr. H. H. George was President. Dr. 

Science in Geneva College, of which 

years of ray life to its treatment. I don't care 

Eruptions cannot be successfully 


treated with external applications, 

dear Lord that the Church's youth R, J. George was preaching in 


Mcaiise these cannot purify the 

may crowd the class rooms of Geneva 

College., and that more and more in Philadelphia. The Indian Mission 

Beaver Falls, and Dr. T. P. Sevenson 


Mood. 


Hood's Sarsaparilla makes rich, 

of her young men may be called into 

and the Chinese Mission were not yet 

red blood, perfects the digestion, 

born. 

a.nd builds up the whole system. Insist 

on having Hood's. Get it now. 

joined by her husband about September 

first. 

'*'**Maggie E. Cochran, Leavenworth, 

Kansas, says: "The Christian '^'^'''Dr. Susan W. Wiggins, of Phila 

***The session of the Reformed 

his mother. 

Presbyterian Theological Seminary Nation reaches my home every Friday 

morning. I read it right away, very pleasant visit to the home of 

delphia, recently returned from a 

Loving Jesus as Teddy does, and 

.or 1914-15 will begin on Tuesday, 

working with and for him, is the way 

September 15, The opening lecture as I do my letters, for it seems a letter 

from home, the dear old Coven 

Canada," and says she found Dr, Mary 

Rev, Thomas McFall, "the bishop of 

to walk along the "Jesus Road." Can 

win be given by Professor Willson in 

you hate anyone on the Jesus Road, 

anter Church." 

McFall engaged in a rapidly growing 

Polly "Xo, you love everyone." So 

the evening at 8 o'clock in the Allegheny 

Church, Rev, Dr, Coleman, pas 

* • *Rev. D. C. Martin and wife have the adjacent towns. Mrs. McFall had 

medical practice in Somerset, and 

Teddy in loving God so hard, finds 

himself loving everyone else too. 

removed from their beautiful home 

tor. 

suffered a severe cut from a fall, but 

When he sees anyone in trouble, does 

in the East End, and are livin on was happily recovered. 

he think of himself first,Paul "No." 

***Rev. John Yates will preach in a farm; the city home being occupied 

Teddy always tries to do what is 

Montclair, N. J., September 15. by one of the children. The health '^**0f the first 500 bound copies of best for others before himself. So 

of Dr. and Mrs. Martin is much better 

in the country. 

Covenanter Pastor," there are now stealing, or being selfish or jealous. 

Dr. R. J. George's firstvolume.. "The no one ever finds him telling a lie,, or 

***Rev. R. W. Piper has resigned 

the pastorate of White Cottage, Ohio. 

(Aug. 13) less than one dozen copies And you know, soon all the people 

'***Prof. H. L. Smith, who has been remaining; but subscribers, new or in that town love Teddy. Why is 

*4*The two daughters of the late studying at Columbia University, has old, need not hesitate to send in that, Grace "Because Teddy loves 

Walter T. Miller were in Europe returned to Bloomington, Indiana. their acceptances of our offer, bethem.cause we have a second 500 copies in to heaven, he will sit up near God's 

And I think when Teddy goes 

when their father's death occurred. Jlr. Smith, who is Superintendent of 

the Public Schools there, has been sheet form, which we will quickly put throne. 

***Rev, A. A. Samson, of the Second 

Church, New York, enjoyed a University of Indiana. 

tinues, which it is likely to do. 'Lord The thy date God of the with organization all thy heart— of the 

offered a full professorship in the into bound form, if the demand con 

How WINNIPEG, many will MANITOBA. try to "love the 

brief vacation at Northfleld, Mass. ***A National Reform convention '***At this writing (August 13), 

and Winnipeg thy neighbor Congregation as thyself" has been 

*«*Capt. Wm. Park's farmily, of will be held in Park street Church, 

postponed 

twenty-seven sets of the 2-volume 

Montclair, until N. J. next November to 

Montclair, N. J., will spend a 

Boston, on Oct. 20, at which Rev. Robert 

Park, Parnassus, Pa., W. J. Mc 

and his elder, of the Regina Congre 

suit the convenience of Rev. Reed 

edition of Tarbell's Life of Lincoln 

couple of weeks in Syracuse, N. Y., 

have been presented to subscribers 

Knight, Boston, Rev. R. C. Reed, Boston 

and Rev. J. M. Foster, Boston, will 

Winnipeg, like all other Canadian 

gation. 

of the Christian Nation. It is likely 

the number will run into large 

their former home. 

***Mr. Knox, at one time a member be among the speakers. 

cities, is feeling very noticably the 

figures as the great value of these 

effect ot the big war. Building operations 

in many cases are suspended, 

of the Third Church, N. Y., and now *'''*Among the members of the books becomes known. There is a 

a resident of New Canaan, Conn., attended 

the funeral of the late Walter tauqua Assembly Grounds this sum 

office, and we would be glad of the 

Allegheny Congregation at Chau 

set always on exhibition here in the 

money cannot be obtained. Some ot 

mer, are Mrs. Mary Espey, Rev. and opportunity to give away hundreds 

T. Miller. 

of them. 

Mrs. W.. J. Coleman, Mrs. R. W. Wallace, 

Mrs. John M. Allen and Misses 

Helen and Margaret Allen. 

***Covenanter young people over 

all the Church should prepare a special 

service for Sabbath, August 30, 

the topic for that day being "Why and 

How to Abolish War." And there 

\ieT ministry. Let us be specially 

earnest just now in behalf of the 

Seminary, that the new 1914 class 

may be a full one! 

*'**Concerning "The Covenanter 

Pastor," The Continent, of New York, 

August 6, said: "The Covenanter Pastor, 

by R. J. George. This is a vol 

ust, the Christian Xation will complete 

thirty years of continuous publication. 

Nôtable changes have taken 

place in the personnel of the Covenanter 

ministry in that time. When 

LESSON FOR THE CHILDREN 


to give to Jesus just as he does to 

the members and adherents of our 

Mission have had to go farther west 

to get work. 

Mr. S. Boone's mother and brother 

have recently come to Winnipeg, and 

will be a great addition to the Mission. 

Others are expected soon. 

The Refonned Presbyterian Church 

haTins no publishing house of its oira, ita 

members ore advised to send their orders for 


School Supplies of every descriptioa to 

Young Christians," Minutes of Synck 

Address: 

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thought enjoy and References: DR. Send J. I this feel more E. this notice CANNADAY, sure Third real world you to National comfort some will held U07 agree eczema for Court Bank, than you. with Block, sufferer. Sedalia« you Justt'-y me. Sedalia, really Mo. it, Mo


SEATTLE, WASH. 

ticipated in by the local people of WEDDING AT STERLING, KANSAS. 

Mr. Henry Downie, one of our eld other churches and of other instituers 

who has been in poor health, has tions in which words of welcome were 

The following account,, with modiflcations, 

appeared in the Sterling, 

recovered sufficient strength to at- spoken in behalf of the community. Kansas, Bulletin: "We are inclined 

tend the Sabbath morning services. The chairman then called Dr. and to the belief that it will be many 

.Miss Walker, a cousin of Mr. Boyle, Mrs. Dodds to the front, where they moons before there is another wedding 

is visiting in Seattle from in this jolly little city of Sterl 

Illinois, were given an opportunity to respond. 

Mrs. Hemphill and daughter, Lois, Each made a brief response from ing that will carry with it the genuine 

and brother, Mr. Dave Kilpatrick, which was gathered that they have 

joy, the lasting and unalterable 

have gone to Albia, Iowa, for an ei. spent several years abroad as mis-happinesstended visit. A letter this week from sionaries, in pastoral work in Glas- ing of new duties by Arthur 'L, Dill 

that attended the assum 

Bloomington, Indiana, gives an out gow, Scotland, and in public reform 


and Isabel E. Edgar, Tuesday evening, your locality. You win get one lesson weekly 

line of the work begun there in the work in this country. 

study courses for these instruments knownii 

at the simple but cordial and ever in- and yo""" only expense during the timo you 

matter of a study class in "Personal Twelve little boys and girls flled up viting Edgar home. The ceremony take the lessons win be the cost of possage and 

Work," and sermons by the pastor the ais'le and each one presented to 

i-i! ,1 J the music you use, which is small. Write at 

en the "Forward Movement," indicat- the pastor and his wife component was conducted on the beautifully dec- „„^^_ ^ ^m „,^„ ^^.^ ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ J 

ed by Synod. Our congregation, too, parts of a magnificent bouquet of orated porch from the center of which free booklet. It will place you under no obli 

lias already taken up the same work, roses and ferns. A few words were was suspended a large wedding bell rou°L"d'yor"rien'ds"L°ou"ri7o^'fî; 

Mrs. Love and Dell have gone for spoken and all the congregation and garlanded with white roses. Mendels- work. Hundreds of our pupils write: "Wish I 

a vacation and needed rest to Hood s invited guests came forward to wel- ,,,_,., . , , had known of your school before," "Have 

Port, on Hood's Canal. The leaders come the new incumbents. Immediatetor 

our midweek prayer meeting for ly the people retired to the social with the four parts for this occasion, ^,T;,t"e''ttc"hl'rl!°a"nVara'g"r^'arde'lirss1'x': 

SOhn s Spring especialy arranged learned more in one term in my home with 

the month of August are Mrs. T. C. room of the church, which had been was rendered bythe Dill quartet, pense." "Everything is so thorough and com- 

Jones, Mr. Wm. Alsworth, Mr. S. L. most beautifully decorated for the oc- , ., J . . , i, plete." "The lessons are marvels of simplicity, 

Sterrett, and Mr. R. I. Tomb. 

casiton, and there they were served 

with ice cream, cakes and coffee. 

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. 

This church is not large, but they 

Miss Maud McDonald has returned have shown more than average effifrom 

California to spend her sum- ciency and now feel much encouraged 

.,, , . o „ and confident of larger things. 

mer vacation with her parents. Born 

to Rev. and Mrs. Robb, July 17, a 

son, Gaw Philip is attending McLeod. summer Miss Anna school Mc- at 

Big Rapids. We have enjoyed a de- gregation gathered on the banks of 

lightful summer so far, nice rains gg^j, La,ke on July 4th to spend the 

which certainly has made the coun- ^^^ ^^^^^ ^.^^^ ^^^^^ ^^..^^^^^ ^^^ 

try look fine. We have a great deal . • • .^ 

•' , „ , „ T • „*!„*„ T -R neighbors. A fine ram m the mornto 

be thankful for. Licentiate J. B. 

M u s i c 

Lessons Free 




Ninety-six lessons (or a le.ss numberif you 

desire) for either Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar 


brothers and sisters of the groom, and my ll year old boy has not had the least 

The wpddinp- nartv pnnîiqtinB- r,f the trouble to learn." One minister writes: "As 

i ne weaamg party, consisting ol tne ^^^^ succeeding lesson comes I am more and 

Rev. J. W. Dill, father of the groom, more fully persuaded I made no mistake in 

Adams, , ., marched _, T T^ out T-,j to the 1, porch ix, to t becoming your pupil." 

and the the strains Rev. of J. Lohengrin's 

D. Edgar, brother wedding 

Instruments suppUtid when needed. Cash orcredit. 

of Established 1898-have thousands of pupils 

the march, bride played followed by Miss hv thp Margaret bride Edgar, 

oriue, niece loiiowea of the bride. oy tne The urme Rev. auu J. ^^^,^ ^^^ ^^^ cannot learn music but send 

and from seven yearsof age to seventy. 

HETHERTON, MICH. 


lue 

A goodly number of Hetherton con- groom, D. Edgar, attended brother by of Miss the Bell bride, Edgar, and for the Mother, Wife or 

for our free booklet and tuition offer, it will 

the Rev. „., J. W. ,., Dill, J,, father r.- of -L. the J be Daughter sent by return Travelling mail free. Address Alone U. S. 

cousm groom, officiated, the bride with and the Mr. Rev. Richard J. G. school of music. Box 33,226 Fifth Avenue, 

McElhinney, the pastor of the young New GREAT York City. 

people, assisting. The impressive service 

was closed by the Rev, J. W. N O R T H E R N 

Dill, who with his hands resting on 

H O T E L 

118 West STth Street 

New York City 







Willson, who is attending summer ing kept some at home who had in-thschool at Ann Arbor, worships with tended to go. Those who were there 

bowed heads of the bride and 

groom, pronounced the Aaronic benediction, 

then turned and pronounced 

us on Sabbath. He preached Aug- enjoyed a fine dinner, afterward the 

ust 9. Mr. Alvin Beardslee is ^.^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ boating, fishing, the Apostolic benediction on the as 

spending the summer at Clarkston, , _ „ , - . -,,.4. 

•^ 6 _ , bathing, ball playing, and social chat. 

sembled guests. The beautiful ring 

ceremony, to those present., seemed 

Michigan. Miss Eva McDonald and 

to be but an outward declaration of 

her brother.. Dr. Grant McDonald and The time went all too quickly. Messrs. 

a lasting love, a consecration of lives 

family, will take an auto trip to visit G. M. and W. F. Young, of Eskridge, 

to a holy and joyous work, destined 

their sister, Mrs. Tanner, of Ludding- Kansas, came on July 16th and spent 

to stand moulded and blended as one, 

ton. Miss Mildred McKinney gradu- ^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^.^.^.^^ ^^.^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^_ on far beyond the finalsunset. The 

ated from our high school in Birm- ^x, * ,* j + 

guests were distributed on the lawn, 

. . T tm;»=,=c mcr^ \itn iDg over the country, afterwards went gathering at random, as new friendships 

and old, saw fitto group them. 

Ingham m June. Misses Clara Mc- ^^^ ^ . .^^ . •'.' ^^. , , _,,. 

,, T-,,. ,, il, xj."i"', In his dealings "' with J advertisers r ^ In 

chair A brief program of welcome to at their house on Monday, August presence, this 6th day of December. A. D. 1S8< advertisements of every kind have 

the new pastor and his wife was par- 3rd, 

(Seal) 

Heen debarred. 

A. W. GLEASON, 

Notary Public, 


faces acts free. Sold Take directly of bv Hall's the F. system. upon Druggists, J. Family|PillslforJconstipation. 

CHENEY the blood Send 75c. & and CO., testimonials, 

mucous Toledo, sur O

August 19, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

served a bountiful three-course luncheon, 

after which the guests viewed 

the many beautiful, useful and costly 

presents. After luncheon., Mr. Bruce 

Dill, cousin of the groom, favored the 

company with a number of appropriate 

solos, 

"The bride was beautifully gowned 

in a soft white crepe de chine silk, 

with trimmings of embroidered organdy, 

shadow lace and pearl beads, 

A bouquet of white roses and white 

sweet peas was carried by the bride. 

The bride's maid wore white embroidered 

voile over pink and carried pink 

roses, 

"The lawn was lighted with Japanese 

lanterns and presented a very 

pleasing appearance. Finally came a 

serenade company with a collection 

ot suitable parodies, 

"After a short trip a little later, the 

young couple will be at home to 

their many friends on the Henry 

Blackball farm, northwest of Sterling, 

"The out of town guests were: M, 

M, Edgar, wife and daughter, of Worcester, 

Mass,; the Rev, J, D, Edgar, 

wife and children of Stafford, Kan, 

brother of the bride; J. R. Dill, of 

Philadelphia, Pa,, uncle to the groom; 

H. C. Getty, wife and 3 children, Mrs. 

A. 0. Carson, and two sons, of Winchester, 

Kansas, uncle and aunt of 

the groom; Bruce Dill, of Wichita, 

Kansas, cousin of the groom; Miss 

Mable Holmes and Miss Elizabeth 

Woodburn, of Topeka, Kansas; Guy 

Black and Clark McKeown, of Clarinda, 

Iowa; Miss Agnes and Allen 

Patton of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, and 

Theo, H. Reed, of Topeka.. Kansas. 

A SPLENDID MISSIONARY CON 

VENTION. 

The twenty-ninth annual convention 

of the Woman's Presbyterial 

ilissionary Association of the Iowa 

Presbytery met in Sharon, June 16, 

Mrs, Thos. Patton., of Morning Sun, 

presided. Rev, E, L. McKnight led 

in prayer. The subject for devotioual 

services was "Prayer for the ojtpouring 

of the Holy Spirit," conducted 

by Mrs. Patton. Rev. Robert E. 

Willson, of our Syrian Mission showed 

us plainly that nothing can be accomplished 

either in the home cr ioreign 

field without the consecrated 

lite, and the great need there is tori ay 

of consecrated workers in the Chris 

tian church. We were dismissed v.'Kn 

the benediction by Rev. G. S. Colo 

man of Hopkinton. 

At 9:30 the follor/ing morning lhe 

convention was called to order by the 

president, and (devotional exercises 

were conducted by Miss May AH.^n 

of Morning Sun. Roll call was lesponded 

to by quotations from scripture. 

The address of welcome was 

given by Mrs. Ella Edgar and 

was responded to by Miss Jennie Ferguson 

of Hopkinton, following whica 

'he president, Mrs, Patton, delivered 

a fine address and urged the necessity 

of organizing mission bands in 

our different congregations, that our 

children may become more interest-"'ii 

in mission work and that the gr-,\::o 

of giving may be more impressed on 

their minds. 

After a bountiful dinner served on 


the church lawn by the ladies of th.^ 

Sharon congregation the conventin.i The one college under the legal control of the Covenanter Church and 

was again called to order by the therefore unique. Among Covenanters it should have no competitors. 

president and devotional exercises Particularly strong in the field of political and social science. Geneva 

were conducted by Mrs. Vina .Mc has a timely message that ambitious students cannot afford to miss. 

Clurkin, 


Following we were entertained by liberal education that must underlie narrow, technical training. 

three carefully prepared papers, on Geneva's educational ideals are the highest. She has constantly resisted 


"My Private Devotions" by Mrs. 

Mary Willson ot Morning Sun; "Consecration 

and my next door neighbor,' acter are barren.. The college motto, "For Christ and Country," is stamped 

Character is paramount. Knowledge and culture without Christian char 

by Mrs. J. R. Cannon of Wyman; upon Geneva diplomas and upon the hearts of Geneva's sons and daughters. 

"Consecration and my neighbors Beautiful location. Safe environment. Progressive spirit. Representative 


across the sea,", by Mrs. O. L. Sam 

son of Washington. 

The election of officers for the ensuing 

year resulted as follows: Presi 

dent., Mrs. G. W. Hay of Washington; 

vice-president, Mrs. W. S. McClellau, 

of Morning Sun; recording recretary 

Mrs. S. E. Greer, Washington; 'cor 

responding secretary. Miss Morrow, 

of Hopkinton; treasurer, Mrs. R. W. 

McElhinney, of Morning Sun. 

After taking up the regular but-iness 

of the convention and reading ol 

the minutes the meeting was adjourned 

until 8 p. m.., when it was again 

called to order by the president and 

devotional exercises were conducted 

by Mrs. S. O. Carson, of Wyman; subject 

"Whose I am and whom I serve.'' 

After which our senior missionary 

from China, Dr, A. I. Robb,. gave as 

an able address on the work as it r 

carried on in that foreign field, and 

encouraged our hearts and awakened 

within us a more earnest desire 'c 

do all we can both by our prayers and 

contributions, that the work so successfully 

begun may be carried on 

and that many souls in that far away 

land may be brought into the kingdom, 

A rising vote of thanks was extended 

to the ladies of the Sharon 

congregation for the kind hospitality 

during these meetings. After singing 

and the benediction by Rev. E. 

L. McKnight, the convention adjourned 

to meet at Hopkinton in 1915. 

MRS. J. C. CANNON, 

Secretary. 

Following is a summary of the reports 

of the local societies: Number 

of members, 14G- average attendance, 

63; increase, 15; decrease, 4; deaths, 

1, 

Amount of money contributed, 

$908,61; bequest of Mrs. C. D. Trumbull, 

$25; valuation of boxes, $221,05; 

total, $1,154,66, 

Treasurer's Report: Receipts: Balance 

in treasury, $2,17; thank offering'., 

$362.60; bequest of Mrs. Trumbull, 

$25; Presbyterial tax, $10.60; total, 

$400.37. Disbursements: To salary 

of Miss Mearns, $387,60; speakers, 

$10; programs, $2,35: postage, 42 

cents; total, $40(l37. 

MRS. R. W. McILHIN.XEY. 

Treasurer. 

when renewing your subscription 

to the Christian Nation, add $1.35 

for ai copy of "The Covenanter Pastor," 

by the late Dr. R. J. Geort,c. 

It will be mailed, postage prepaid, the 

day your order is received. 

G E N E V A C O L L E G E 

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REPORT OF THE CO.MMITTEE OF 

THE CENTRAL BOARD OF THE 

DEATH OP H. H. GEORGE. 


born, and Dr. George was present at 

its birth and was identified with it 

till the day of his death. He was 

chosen Field Secretary of the National 

Reform Association in 1893 and 

only ceased to labor in this capacity 

when advancing years compelled him 

to desist. He was no less earnest and 

devoted as an advocate of Sabbath reform 

and the abolition of the traffic 

in strong drink. 

For a number of years past. Dr. 

George has been a member of the 

Central Board of Missions. As long 

as his strength allowed., he attended 

upon the meetings with great regularity. 

His long experience in the va 

fibers grow firm and hardy and 

become acclimated to the rough 

rious spheres in which he had served weather of the world 

our Lord and his cause gave him the I have not been able to be adamant. 

I refuse to be the sensi 

equipment necessary to be a wise and 

eflacient member of a Board entrusted tive plant. What then is left 

with such important mteresis as are To be love. Impossible I say to 

committed to us. It is a great loss myself. The picture of Hoffman's 

to be deprived of his wise counsel Christ looks at me from over the 

in the adjustment of matters pertaining 

to our work. May the Lord raise my duster. Again the 

door of the cupboard as I put away 

question 

up others to filltbe places of those 

who have finished their course. 

To Mrs. George and the other members 

of. the family circle, we extend 

our sympathy and commend them to 

the grace of the God of all comfort, 

who comforteth us in all our affliction, 

R. C, WYLIE, 

T. H. ACHESON, 

Committee, 



things which crowd out this i:iiilling 

of the Spirit. Let us gel 

rid of that and see how fully and 

how freely we are filledwith the 

Holy Ghost. 


STONE, PLANT OR SPIRIT. 


be the sensitive plant." Meanwhile 

I have continued to dust 

and have reached the center-table, 

which is generously supplied 

with magazines and papers. A little 

shivers runs through me, as I 

think of the sensitive plant. Am 

I really—in order to be honest, 

must I confess to it—that I have 

descended to that form of life 

which implies not only lack of reason, 

but also of animal instinct 

From a magazine cover the face 

of a dog stares up at me. Even 

the dog knows who are his 

friends. Something within him 

recognizes this and once recognized, 

he continues to have the 

knowledge until he dies. Nor can 

any unkindness on the part of the 

friend ever shake his instinct. Am 

I less than that I turn on myself 

sharply. Have I ever believed 

that one who hurt me was my 

friend Of course, else there 

would have been no hurt. Faith 

is higher than belief. Have I 

known ir deep down in my soul 

Ah, yes, and awful hours recur to 

my mind,—those hours when the is perfect." 



friend stood by unflinchingly. I Yes, I am a human being, and 

have known it from the bottom of there is something within me 

partment of the Christian Nation, and 

my heart. That being so, is thy which pulls the other way from 

servant less than a dog Merely 


the sensitive plant, the symbol of 

a plant that shrinks from every emotion; the other way from adamant, 


touch and shrivels back into itself 

the symbol of gold and and patronage before his order is ac 

Although the touch may hard reason. I must at least aspire 

cepted. We cannot agree to become 

to be love, even be innocent of roughness, would 

though I gi'.arantor, nor to adjust petty misuncepted. 

probably have hurt the giver had never attain. And the one way derstandings, but for a subscriber 

the hurt been realized For how is to forget self, to love so completely 

whose account is kept paid up we will 

and so divinely that if a gladly render any reasonable service 

true is it that the sensitive can 

themselves sometimes ride roughshod, 

hurt comes from one from whom in his dealings with advertisers in 

unconsciously, over others. I expected perfection of under 

this paper. Since 1911, investment 

Perhaps one may be sensitive, one standing and perfection of treat 

can not prevent temperament, but 

instead of being a sensitive plant, 

can one not make the quivering 

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NEW VORK, AUGUST 26, 1914. 




Acknowledgments for China Relief Fund 

Dr. S. A. S. Metheny says: The following is an extract from a letter 

received August l'tli from Rev. D. Kay Taggart, of our China Mission. 

It bears the date of July S, 1!)14: 

"The tlo(.(l has hit us fairly hard here. The damage to mission property 

will probably be $300 gold, or maybe worse when painting is done. 

It A\a,s about four feet deep in our dining room. We are trying to find 

out the needy Chinese and pay them while they clean up their own 

homes. We have some famine money that has been in the treasury for 

some years, and now seems like a good time to use it. Our district is 

high enough that Chinese will not suffer like they will further down the 

river. 1 am going up liver tomorrow, and will try to find how they are 

faring there. It is the largest flood since 1784, and we hope it will be 

that long before there is another. .Some of our furniture looks pretty 

bad, but that is not even an incident in the general suffering." 

S. A. S. METHENY, Treasurer, 

61 r Xorth Forty-third Street, 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

S. A. S. Metheny, Treasurer, acknowledges 

receipt of the following 

contributions for this work, up to 

and including August 20, 1914: 

Rev. A. A. Samson $10.00 

Mrs. S. A. Casey 5.00 

Miss Lydia Mcllvaine and 

Miss Lizzie Shaw 10-00 

R. W. Dougch LOG 

Miss E. Quattlander 1.00 

Montclair Cong 20.00 

Mrs. R. M. Sommerville 50.00 

Mrs. F. M. Poster -2.00 

Miss A. B. Willson, 1st Phila. 5.00 

Miss Emily Willson, 1st Phila. 5.00 

"Cash" 25.00 

Miss M. Watson 2.00 

Mrs. Alex Adams 2.00 

Mrs. James Kerr 1-00 

Miss Margaret McClellan 5.00 

Rev. Frederic P. Reade 3.00 

Mrs. R. J. Bole 5.00 

Allegheny Cong 4.00 

Chicago Cong 2.00 

Millers Run Cong 37.38 

Superior Cong 3.00 

Geneva Cong 10.00 

James Carlew 100.00 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry O'Neill .. 100.00 

J. M. Balph, Beaver Falls 5.00 

M. A. Coulter, Olathe 1.00 


1st Newburgh Cong 23.25 

Mrs. M. E. McKee, Clarinda 25.00 

James Milligan, New York, N, Y, 10,00 

Miss Lizzie Kessel 6,00 

J. A. Bowes, Los Angeles .... 10.00 

Rev. Paul Coleman, Blanchard, 

la 5.00 

Winchester Cong 70.00 

"Some Friends Who Are Interested 

in Missions 20.00 

Hemet Cong 10.00 

L. M. Samson, Hemet 5.00 

Wilkinsburg Cong 10.00 

Mrs. R. C. McKee, Pittsburgh 10.00 

Mrs. Ella M. George, B. P. Pa. 5.00 

Rev. J. B Gilmore, York 5.00 

J. D. Forsyth, New Galilee .. 1.00 

Rev. G. A, Edgar, St. Louis . . 5.00 

The Misses McKee, N. Y. City 2.00 

C. E. Syracuse Cong 12.50 

"A Friend in Canada" 5.00 

"A Friend," Almonte 3,00 

Miss Elizabeth Allison, West 

Hoboken, N. J 1-00 

Topeka Cong 15.50 

Chas. and Bertha Dunham, 

Vancouver, B, C 2,50 

tJnited Miami Cong 50.00 


School Lesson for September 13, 1914. Prayer Meeting Topic for Sept. 16, 1914. Young People's Topic for September 13, 1914.

' THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 6l 

AROUND THE OLD ARM CHAIR "îJZ'^X.Z;:'''''"''t:Ti:ZClS: ^Z!: 

"I love it, I love it, ••.Mother—I wish," faltered Eliza- down to Bud Brown's, but if there 

And who shall dare )jeth, "you wouldn't wear your is to be anything t.. eat, I want t^ 

To chide me for loving , - x ii , ,- ,. ••" 


'P'°'' '^* •'"" ^"'"^^ '°*° *^'*^ P^^" ê on time." 

PRINCES AND WAR. ELIZABETH RKFUKMS HER '^^ ^;yi°S-^- i^l'''^'^^ so-&oi(.-- "0 Jack-' began Elizabeth. 

By Edith M. Thomas. F AMITY '^'"'"' '^^^° ^^°^^' '^°^'' ^^^^ '^"^'^'s 

Whose is the war, on the East, on the f- il . --S,, \vhat " mother. "I'll save you soiiiethinir 

West Elizabeth had never noticed how "Coinmon." if we have anything to eat oi^ 

Whence, O ye nations, the bad ,-^^ .^^^^ provincial her people "Thafs funnv! 1 alwavs Ieel leal there-s father'" Mrs Dav's Ur.i 

dream ye dream „ i j i " t > ' p , ^. j a> ^ lace" 

How ye kindle the firein each patriot "•^''• 

Ye are ruled by the Prince of lue ,,,. ,,,.-, t j. j.i xi -r in i, -j; - , , 

Power of th Air! "Mother, l-.lizabeth said, one ev- Just then the door bell rang, have a wife worrying about you." 

O sovereign lords, that the gauntlet ening-, wlien shi' had reason to ex- Eager to get there before her broth- Elizabeth's iface turned scarlet, 

throw down, liect voung Hodson, "won't you er, Elizabeth ran and opened the but Hodson laughed. "I certainly 

Ye lands that have flung at each p]j.;,ce niake Jack go to bed early door herself. hope so," he said. 

other your braves tonio-ht " "Getting awfully anxious, aren't "Xow, father, come out in the 

Till War is the word—and from coun- - ^ -,.,,, -r , ^j- t i n -i v - t , , , 

tr and town "Why, l>ess, I don t tell Jack you.-' Jack called. dinmg room. I want to show you 

Defile the long line of your militant wlien to go to bed any more. He's x4.s soon as Elizabeth and her visi- something.'' IVjrs. Day smiled at 

slaves, too old for that." tor were seated in the parlor, Mrs. her own tact, and led her husband 

They sing, as they die, your rallying "He's not too old to drink lemon- Day appeared. She greeted young away to be gently lectured on the 

®'^^^^' ado and eat cake as if he'd never Hodson pleasantly, and then, glanc- subject of wearing a coat. 

But their spirits look down, as they , , r. •• • ^ x i, ' . .x x ..T> i •• - n tt-i 

heavenward fare— ^'^'^'" refreshments before, com- mg down at her apron, precipitate- Do you know, said Hodson to 

They see, as ye see not, the banner plained Elizalietli. "Hi> acted like a ly fled from the room. She soon Elizabeth as soon as they were 

that waves 

wild Indian the other night. I don't returned, consciously smoothing her alone, "I think you are the most 

In the darkness—the Prince of the j^.^î^- ^^.],at y[,.^ Hodson thinks of apronless skirt. fortunate girl in the world" 

Power of the Air! I^j^^^., Elizabeth's annovance increased "Wliv " Elizabeth was visibly as- 

Well! When the harvest is reaped .,_ , , •,,.,. -u t i i. i i n - n- -i ,• x - i i 

that e sowed 

"-'-R'"*-'^^ ê know a rnlhcknig when .lack bobbed m, calling lusti- tonished. 

And the bread from its meal is all — -'Because your family is so genubitter 

with tears, IVfV A T T f ^ T I ^ T ' f^TrpPI ine and kindhearted and wholesome. 

When Hunger looks in on the child- ^^^ * Xy.\J\J\J*^ V^JT i" ii*V j fpp| jj[^g embracing your sweet 

ren's abode, 

little mother Avhen I see her wejir- 

Av, when the child, whose birth- - xi x • , -, tx 

right was fears Scores of Readers Have Accepted These Offers— '"g ^''^t cnsp white apron. It 

With the soulless face of the chang- And Many Will Wish They Had W h e n it is Too Late ^'''•^''' ^ ^^^^' ^°^^lê time I had a 

ing appears, ^ * ,-u -4.- m •!«„ ,;ui,iû ,.,^,.• George, and Ida IVI. Tarbell's stamping, a bas-relief of Lincoln and ^^", 

With its rolling cloud ot remediless celebrated "Life of Lincoln," in two autograph on side covers It is a ""^'"^ afraid,'' murmured Elizagriefs, 

, XI u J 1 ' beth, "that I'm the only one in the 

And ye cry, as the smoke of your ^'^^hbound volumes. 

Library Edition. The Frontispiece to f.^^^ji^. ^j^^^.^ ^^^ ^^^-^^ ^^,1» 

guns is upcurled. To any NEW subscriber sending volume I Is a Portrait of Lincoln in "You're real enouo-h for me," 

Arraigning each other, "Behold, thou ,,- tHtpp nniiare tn r,a„ fnr the rhri

August 26. 1914. 




"THE PEOPLE THAT DELIGHT IN WAR 

DISPERSE, 0 GOD AND KING." 

Psalm 68:30. 

How strange appears this terrible war! It 

rose as the kindling of thorns under a pot, a 

sudden and fierce flame. "Norcross" writes in 

the Public Ledger of August 15. 

"The great war in Europe speaks eloquently of 

the weakness of the Church in all the countries engaged. 

The Church stands for peace. Jesus 

Chr'st, its founder, has heen hailed as the Prince 

of Peace. He preached the Golden Rule. Love 

for one's neighbors, love even for one's enemies, 

are cardinal features of the Christian creed. War 

is excusable in the Turk because his religion 

justifies him in killing his enemies. The pagan 

tribes who peopled central Europe for centuries 

before the Romans came believed that a warrior 

was rewarded in the hereafter according to the 

number of enemies he slew in battle. The American 

Indian hung the scalps of his victims upon 

a pole, or at his belt, and their number determined 

his prestige among his people. 

"If the churches of Europe had preached and 

prayed for peace during the last quarter of a century, 

the rulers would have found it well-nigh 

impossible to keep up their mad race for supremacy 

in armaments. If all Christians in those 

countries had preached the doctrine of loving 

your fellow man, including those of different nationality 

across the boundary line, this great war, 

which will set back the progress of Europe a 

century, would not have come to pass. Unfortunately, 

the churches of Europe seem to have 

been influenced, at least in sentiment, by the 

politics of the realm. War will cease when the 

church becomes so strong and so faithful to its 

Founder that politics in all countries will be influenced 

by the teachings of the church.'' 

What of the thoughts among the warring 

peoples, and what afterthoughts! Conscience 

will bring many to task. The German Chancellor 

sends out an appealing message to America 

for good-will. 

At a Brotherhood Conference of the U. P. 

Church some years ago, Dr. James A. Mac- 

Donald of Toronto, said: 

"How are the nations alien in their history, 

eutagonistic in their purposes, to learn to livi. 

together in one world community Diplomacy, 

with its deceit and its check-matings, is not sui;-.- 

cient. Most assuredly armies and navies will not 

avail. As with individuals, so with nations; the 

nations cannot live together and be at peace unless 

they are of one mind. A world communify 

and Ambassador, respectively. He is one of the 

most intimate friends of the British royal family. 

"War between Great Britain and Austria-Hungary, 

it is expected in London, will be declared 

immediately". 

The war destroys many hopes. 

"London, Aug. 12.—Lieut. Baron Marshon von 

Eieherstein, a young German officer who was killed 

the second day after the declaration of wav 

between France and Germany, was a Rhodes 

scholar who had just completed his second year 

at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he made 

many American friends. He was wounded in the 

district of Genaville. When French soldiers went 

lo his assistance he murmured: 'Thank you, gentlemen. 

I have done my duty. I have served my 

country as you are serving yours.' The pistol, 

sabre and helmet of the dead officer now are 'n 

the possession of Le Matin of Paris. His father 

was a famous German diplomatist, who died 

shortly after his appointment as Ambassador to 

England. The maintenance of the world's peace 

was one of the results Cecil Rhodes hoped to 

bring about by the education at Oxford of picked 

young men from Germany, British Empire and 

the United States. All German Rhodes scholars 

were appointed by the Kaiser." 

event of the Canal Opening. A few months 

ago, this opening would have excited worldwide 

interest and comment, having so much 

to do with bringing into closer relations the 

ends of the earth. On Saturday, the 15th of 

August, the current of traffic began with some 

formalities, and on Monday, the 17th, it was 

announced: 

"The sum of $25,000 was taken yesterday in 

tolls by the Panama Canal, which was officially 

opened Saturday. Three steamers are going 

THE MBECHANT MARINE. 

THE PROSPECT FOR NATIONAL CON 

STITUTIONAL PROHIBITION. 

On August 12, in the Amphitheatre, Chau-" 

tauqua, N. Y., Miss Anna A. Gordon delivered 

an address on "The Progress of the Temperance 

Reform and the Prospect for National 

Constitutional Prohibition." We give here extracts 

from the latter part of that address. As 

Vice-President of the National Woman's 

Christian Temperance Union, , Miss Gordon 

automatically succeeded Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens 

as President of that organization. 

"Forty years ago the temperance reform was 

traveling at the pace of a prairie schooner 

along a western trail. Today its electric speed 

is the despair of the liquor dealer and foretells 

the early downfall of his trade." 

"The phenomenal progress pf the temperance 

reform as hastily outlined is the best proof I 

can present that the prospect for National Constitutional 

Prohibition is most encouraging. 

Many and varied are the influences that have 

THE PANAMA CANAL OPENED. fed the prairie fire of public sentiment now 

The war in Europe has overshadowed the sweeping us on toward our gleaming goal, but 

it is only just that, speaking of today for the 

300,000 true-hearted white-ribboners, I should 

emphasize the forty years of educational work 

of our organization, a society unparalleled in 

its effective machinery, in its devotion and its 

self-sacrifice, and declare my belief that under 

God's blessing the W. C. T. U. has been the 

greatest instrumentality in arousing the heads, 

hearts and consciences that are now demanding 

National Constitutional Prohibition." 

"Other great agencies contributing to the 

rapid and marvelous development of the temperance 

reform include the Prohibition Party, 

through the waterway and four more probably 

the Anti-Saloon League, the National Temperance 

Society, the International Reform Bureau, 

will start before nightfall. The total receipts 

in canal tolls up to the present time amount to 

and that mighty host, the Church militant, all 

$100,000." 

declaring unremitting warfare against their 

What of the Fair in 1915, is now asked 

greatest enemy, the liquor traffic. The Young 

How strange, in the present view, seems the 

People's Society of Christian Endeavor, with 

accord of England and Germany in declining 

its ringing slogan, 'A Saloonless Nation in 

persistently official participation in this great 

1920,' the other 3'oung people's societies in various 

denominations, and the magnificent army 

occasion. This is one of the things which 

will work out right, when the time for the 

Fair opening arrives. 

of the Sunday Schools, are all out on the firing 

line, well equipped with temperance ammunition." 

"National Constitutional Prohibition is a 

The tolls question was finally decided adverse 

'Safety First' measure that should command 

to favor to the merchant marine engaged the earnest, active untiring support of every 

armed to the teeth means hell. There cannot in coast-wise trade. Now the war has roused Christian and every patriot. It is 'Safety First' 

exist a world neighbor without the spirit of the 

for thousands of suffering women and children; 

great zeal for a merchant marine, instantly 

, 'S'orld brotherhood. The necessity for interna- 

it is 'Safety First' for the rising generation of 

;ional brotherhood in the present world situation needed. The proposal was even made in Congress, 

and largely favored, to admit the for 

boys and girls, our citizens of tomorrow who 

sends us back to the New Testament and makes 

authoritative and urgent the evangel of the Incarnation 

and the world mission of the Church." eign ships to this coastwise trade; and not only treacherous highway; it is a 'Safety First' 

are entitled to this protection along life's 

We have quoted the description of the fare- to admit foreign built ships to registry, but measure made absolutely necessary by the complex 

«'ell to England of the German ambassador. condition of the electric age in which we 

to take their officers, anything in this crisis for 

So also the parting of the Austrian ambassador, 

sundered friends: 

poison if it would preserve individual and na 

live, an age which must eliminate alcoholic 

the carrying trade. The ship-building interests 

then proposed to remove to Canada. This 

"London, Aug. 12.—Arrangements have been 

tional life. National Constitutional Prohibition 

is an efficiency measure which must prevail 

made for the departure tomorrow of the Austrian-Hungarian 

Ambassador, Count A. iMens- 

shape of admitting foreign-built ships to Am 

in. our great republic if we are to maintain our 

called a halt, and the bill has passed in the 

dorff-Pouiiiy-Dietrichstein, who has heen in Eng- 

'and for eighteen years as Secretary, Miiisler erican registry. 

proud position among the nations of the world."

OUR ARMAGEDDON. 

The connecting link which unifies the history 

of this world is the social redemption It 

planed its firstbatter when the promise was 

given that the seed of the woman would bruise 

the serpent's head. 

It has its fruition in the way, and perished with their houses. 

reality which John saw in vision, the redeemed 

city. established on earth. Between this beginning 

and this ending lies the trail of the 

Savior's blood. 

What is written large in the 

history of humanity is in miniature in the individual 

life. The struggle for the social soul 

is the macrocosm, the great world, and the individual 

soul is the microcosm, the world in 

epitome. Within me is the battle of the giants. 

Jesus Christ and Satan wrestle for the prize, 

and the issue is.my soul. 

It is not a conflict 

of influences, not of forces; it is the duel of 

personalities. 

If Jesus and His Spirit gain the 

conquest of my soul, it means life for me; 

if Satan and the flesh win, it is death for me. 

The .declaration of war is older than creation. 

The war has had no truce. 

x\t Golgotha Jesus 

broke the power of Satan, but he will not 

give up the field. It is guerilla warfare, for 

Satan fights with any weapon and disregards 

every rule of war. 

His order is to kill, and 

kill, and kill. The issue is already 

Jesus has surrounded 

decided. 

Satan; life has con- 

Cjuered death; love is victor over hate. Jesus, 

my 

Captain, has won for me. 

SERVIAN SECTS. 

By \Y H. Morse, M. D. 

Although the Greek Church is the religion 

of Servia, it is not without its schisms and 

sects, and notwithstanding the severity practiced 

against those who leave that communion, 

the sectaries abound. 

Unlike the Roman Catholic 

Church, the Greek 

Catholic is divisive. 

The dissenters are known as the Raskuls, and 


quence many sects are priestless. In some sects 

every member has the right to baptize and hear 

confession. Some recommend ''baptism by 

fire," which means suicide by self burning. 

Whole families have been "baptized" in this 

Another 

correlated belief is "death baptism," which is 

applied to those at the point of death. Strangling 

is the method; and believing that eternal 

happiness awaits only those who die a violent 

death, the rope about the throat to accentuate 

the last breath is quite orderly. 

Some sects 

celebrate communion by the distribution of currants. 

The Khlysti Raskuls are self-flagellators, 

and bestow great dignities on zealous members, 

distinguishing them as "prophets," 

"Christs," and "mothers of God." In tbeir 

services there is much 

singing, and members 

are accustomed to whip themselves, often til! 

faint from loss of blood. The Skopski Raskuls 

are self-mutilators, and amputate fingers 

"for God's sake." Both the Khlysti and Skopski 

are numerous in Russia as well as in Servia. 

They delight in mystic rites, and mi>: 

mysticism with rationalism in some curious 

ways. 

One sect objects to all forms of devotion Its 

name signifies "those who do not pray.'' Various 

injunctions are in doctrinal vogue, such as 

"Man, as the image of God, is to be revered." 

"There is no heaven." "Life is a punishment." 

"The birth of a child is a misfortune." 

The Raskuls are not wanting in sobriety and 

industr5^ They are among the most useful 

citizens, and in patriotism as stalwart as any. 

Their independence of character is often admirable, 

but it is evident that some very extraordinary 

ideas must develop among them. .\1- 

though their "creeds" are offspring of ignorance, 

there are sects which preach quality of 

men and good will toward—all of their own 

faith. In war-time the strict church men, the 

sacerdotal sectaries, and the members of the 

priestless sects are all united in arms, and, as 

in the present war, they find brethren among 

the same time when nihilistic ideas are exploil.. 

ed. Dissenters as well as adherents to the 

church are pledged to the advancement of Servia, 

and to the resistance of oppression. Ths 

assassin of the grand duke is "protected" by 

both loyalists and Raskuls, who in polivics 

know only one patriotism. Both pretend to 

describe the missionary efforts of Protestants 

and Roman Catholics as shameful, but the disposition 

toward an interest in the "invaders"— 

in reading the Bible, and in the mass.—ig 

wholesome, and "conversion" is from bofi; 

ranks. 

The British and Foreign Bible Society in 

its distribution of Scriptures in Servia finds 

the dissenters and the loyalists equally interested. 

Both are numbered among the emigrants, 

and in some of the manufacturing towns 

in the United States and in the agricultural 

districts in Canada, it is not uncommon tofaiii 

both living in community. Where they have 

been reached by Protestant efforts, they are as 

eager to carry the printed Word to the old 

country as are the Italian Protestants to do thi 

same on their return to Italy. There is sure 

to be a brand-new Servia, and it is incumbent 

upon all who come in contact with the Serbsiii 

this country to lead them to the true faith, 

both for their own and their country's sake. 

Hartford, Conn. 

REVI^'AL AND REVIVAL METHODS. 

A Spiritual .Awakening in Each Congregation 

.The Minister's Sermons, Use of Church 

Organizations and Other General 

Methods." 

By Rev. J. G. McElhinney.* 

AVords are suitable to state cold f arts, to explain 

a theory, or to develop an argument, but 

they are inadequate fully to express the inner 

feelings of the heart during a deep religions 

experience. The historian may describe in 

words the shrewd tactics and successful maneu- 

\ers of a general and his army, but it is 

impossible for him to record the intense excitemient, 

the joyous thrill or tlie boundless enthusiasm 

of the soldier in the finalcharge and 

glorious victory of the battlefield. 

It would be impossible for me to tell you 

tonight, just what the revival at Quinter has 

are regarded as religious rascals. Their dissent 

began at least two centuries ago, and in the Russians. Those who call themselves loyal 

to the Greek Church in the madness of war 

its origin it was quite laudable. It seems that 

forget all about doctrinal differences, and are 

many errors had in the course of time crept 

meant both to pastor and people. The nearest 

wont to say that the schism is not in either 

into tlie ritual, due to careless copying by ignorant 

monks and a demand had advanced for It is not improbable that students of the 

approach to it which I eould make would be 

the flesh or the spirit, but in the clothing. 

in the words which the two disciples used to 

describe their experience as they journeyed m 

their correction. But against this reform a early Christian sects may recognize in the sects 

company with Christ on the way to Emmaus: 

strong opposition manifested, as many refused of the Greek Church some tinct or taint of 

"Did not our heart burn within us, while he 

to believe that the copyists had ever erred. The Gnostic and Manichaean ideas. Platonism, old 

talked with us by the way, and while he opened 

Orphic ideas, and some of the strangest Indian 

errors -were often inconsequential, such as to 

unto us the scriptures." 

or Egyptian mysticisms may be discovered in 

u'hether crossings had ought to be made witfi 

However. I may tell some of the things we ^ 

the same connection. All, in common, have 

two or three fingers, and like minor matters. 

did even though I cannot tell how we felt. Possibly 

every one who passed through the revival 

resisted the Moslem discolorations, and tho 

The great council of 16G6 decided in favor vices that are common to one are as common 

at Synod wondered how far-reaching it would 

of the corrected texts, and the result was a rerolt. 

All the bishops, except one, who d"ed priest" is balanced by "as drunk as a Easkul.'* 

to others. The expression "As drunk as a 

be and how long the effects of it would be felt 

in the Church. The pastors and elders especially 

were anxious to Imow how to take home 

At Christmas the dissenter and the church man 

soon after, were in favor of the revision. Naturally 

the sectaries would not recognize priests 

to their people such an impression of the re- 

laugh alike, and when taxes are due, the on-o 

growls as well as the other. Both are supposed 

consecrated by these bishops, and in conse 

*Adêss delivered while still pastor at 

to resist Russian nihilism, but both wink at 

Quinter, Kansas.

August 26, 1914. 

A FAMILY PAPEH 

vival as would cause them to seek the out-pouring 

of the spirit of prayer upon themselves. 

With this idea in mind I wrote home to the 

people at Quinter what was taking place at 

Synod, urging that they be muc-h in prayer 

that the blessing might" be received by them 

also.' The first Sabbath after Synod I took a 

few moments to tell of the wonderful revival 

prayer-meetings at Synod and then led in a 

meeting of prayer for the out-pouring of the 

Spirit of God upon the congregation and the 

unsaved into the community around us. There 

were several members of the congregation who, 

through confession of sin and prayer, received 

a great blessing, and many others who did not 

pray or make confession in public, as it turned 

out afterwards, were greatly blessed with the 

tor's sermons began to have more point to 

tliem, more of a definite end in view. The 

messages were prepared not merely for the 

minds of the hearers but for the hearts. The 

needs and difficulties of definite individuals 

were in the mind in the preparation of each 

sermon, and preaching, which was, in a measure, 

hard labor, before, became a matter of 

great joy and delight. 

The principal church organization which was 

put into use was the prayer-meeting. The town 

prayer-meeting which met only every other 

week, began to meet every week and the extra 

meeting was devoted exclusively to the confession 

of sin and prayer. A number of families 

in the country came together in prayer circles 

on week evenings. The young people at their 

own suggestion started a prayer circle and set 

aside the firsthalf of their meeting each Sabbath 

evening for confession and prayer. A 

great many of the people of the congregation 

received most precious experiences in answer 

to these prayers. 

The methods used in connection with prayer 

and the preaching of the Gospel were, the 

use of cards with the announcement of Evangehstic 

Services, the subject, and an invitation 

to come to church on Sabbath. These cards 

were usually printed and circulated among the 

non-church goers in the town on Saturday 

evening. There were always some who came in 

response to these invitations. Personal work 

was taken up more persistently than ever before, 

and both pastor and people got a new vision 

of both the duty and privilege of laboring 

with Christ for the ingathering of the unsaved. 

But it was not the special sermons or the 

organizations, or the methods which were used 

which brought revival, and conversions, but 

the Lord poured out the spirit of grace and 

supplications upon the congregation and led 

them to ask for these blessings and then he 

*as faithful and answered their prayers and 

gave the blessing. And, Glory be to His Name, 

He did the work and gave us the unspeakable 

blessing of knowing that He was present and 

of seeing the mighty works which His hand had 

wrought. 

Three things may be noted in closing: That 

God is willing to bless Evangelistic work done 

by the regular pastor and personal workers in 

a congregation, as well as that done by "professional 

Evangelists and workers," providing 

there is present the same spirit of prayer and 

anxious concern for the unsaved; that the 

Psalms are admirably adapted for Evangeliatic 

services; and that people when truly converted 

under Covenanter influences and leaders, 

are perfectly willing to enlist under the 

banner of "Christ's Crown and Covenant.'' 

spirit of humility and contrition. These meetings 

for prayer and confession of sin were continued, 

in connection with the preaching of the 

ROOSEVELT AND THE COIN DESIGN. 

Washington, Aug. 2.—"The one conspicuous instance 

of Theodore Roosevelt's misreading public 

opinion," said John H. Landis, of Lancaster 

word, for three Sabbaths, and in answer to 

earnest requests the spirit of "grace and supplications" 

was poured out upon the congregation. 

County, "was when as President in 1907 he ordered 

the motto 'In God We Trust' taken oil our 

Preaching took on a new interest. The pas 

coins for so-called artistic reasons." 

Mr. Landis, who has just retired from the 

superintendency of the Mint at Philadelphia, after 

a service of more than 12 years in that capacity, 

was a central figure in the storm of disapproval 

that followed the President's act, because 

by reason of his official place some people 

In remote parts of the country considered that 

Superintendent Landis was responsible for -ihe 

disappearance of the motto from the coin. 

"The man chiefly responsible for crystalizing 

public opinion against the order of President 

Roosevelt" said Mr. Landis, "was the late Dr. 

Louis Klopsch, the publisher of a New York religious 

newspaper widely known throughout 'the 

country, and indeed the world for his interest and 

participation in a number of notable philanthropies. 

Mr. Klopsch's attention to the matter 

was called by a letter written to him by C. 

R. Gehrahart, of Lock Haven, Pa. Mr. Gehrhart 

told in his letter the story of the motto 'In God 

We Trust,' how it had heen put on the coins in 

the first instance by the suggestion of a former 

Governor of Pennsylvania, James Pollock, who 

had been appointed Director of the Mint hy 

President Lincoln and who had been connected 

for many years with the Sunday school organizations 

and work in Philadelphia. 

"Doctor Klopsch repeated the story of the motto, 

protested against its removal and began a 

systematic movement to secure an expression from 

the citizens of America. The response to the 

appeal was immediate and overwhelming. The 

demand that the motto be restored to the coins 

of the United States took definite form in congressional 

legislation. The bill restoring it passed 

the House of Representatives by the signlucant 

vote of 259 yeas and 5 nays. When the bill providing 

for the restoration became a law I had become 

so interested in Doctor Klopsch's extraordinary 

zeal and effectiveness that I took the precaution 

to see that the firstcoin stamped with 

the restored motto should be carefully put aside 

and forwarded to the New York publisher. I am 

told thai at the time of Dr. Klopsch's death, ivhich 

occurred in 1910, this coin was among the souvenirs 

of his very active life which he regarded 

as one of his cherished possessions." 

ONE-FIFTH OF THE WORLD'S HEBREWS IN 

THE U.NTITED STATES. 

"Easily one fifthof the Hebrews in the world 

are with us," says Professor Edward Alsworth 

Ross in his article on "The Hebrews of Eastern 

Europe in America" in the September Century. 

* •- * * "Migrating as families, the Hebrews 

from eastern Europe are pretty evenly divided 

between the sexes. Their illiteracy is twenty-six 

per cent., about the average. Artisans and professional 

men are rather numerous among them. 

The-' come from cities and se'ctle in cities, half in 

New York. Centuries of enforced Ghetto lite 

seem to have bred in them a herding instinct. Ko 

other physiques can so well withstand the toxins 

of urban congestion. Save the Italians, more 

Hebrews will crowd upon a given space than any 

nationality. As they prosper, they do not proportionately 

enlarge their quarters." 

The Secretary of the Religious Education Association 

has been giving addresses to the colleges. 

The Presbyterian has this note in regard to the 

position of the Association he represents: 

'"Rev. Dr. Henry F. Cope, Secre'tary of the Religious 

Education Assooia-tion, who was formerly 

so much interested in the production of Sabbathschool 

lessons, sends the following to the Chicago 

'Tribune': 

"Sir: The Religious Education Association is 

probably the only religious organization in the 

world in which all creeds and faiths meet on a 

common platform—Jews, Catholics, Pro-Lcstants, 

Buddhists or whatever they may be. This as-sociation 

has headquarters in Chicago, and members 

in every land. Much criticism has been poured 

on the organization for its liberality, but recent 

press dispatches have called its caLholicity into 

question, stating that Rabbi Wise, of New York, 

has asserted in public that Jews were excluded 

from its work. In reply, the general secretary. 

Dr. Henry F. Cope, insists that all persons are 

treated without consciousness cf their faith. He 

offers the simple statement of facts that no -fewer 

that six Jewish rabbis have given principal addresses 

a-t the annual conventions of the association 

in the last six years—Rabbis Moses J. Gries, 

David Phillipson, Emil G. Hirsch, Louis Grossman, 

Maurice Lowenthal, and Stephen S. V/ise; 

many prominent Jews have participated in other 

programmes; a large number are found in -the association's 

membership, and for the last four 

years they have been represented on the executive 

board, while numerous other offices have been 

tendered them. 

"This is full evidence that the Religious Education 

Association is not Christian, and cannot be. 

It is simply the baldest naturalism, dealing with 

and appealing to those native religious susceptibilities 

which belong to man by creation. It has 

no other information to give than that which ia 

common to the nature of man. It was well thac 

the Bible-schools of the Church were promptly delivered 

from this baneful influence."

APACHE, OKLA. 

The Indian Mission is still situated 

in Caddo County, Oklahoma; where 

Al. Jennings, the train robber,, ran 

for Governor. There has been no 

cyclone or "hold-up" on the grounds 

for some time. The Mission workers 

have finished breaking their broncos 

for the fall "round-up," and everything 

is running smoothly. There are 

a good many things to contend with 

yet, although the prairie wolves and 

grasshoppers are not so ravenous as 

they were in times past. We hope 

that even these relics of a barbarous 

age may eventually disappear before 

the advance guards of civilization as 

they march with steady tread across 

the rolling prairies. There are eight 

at the Mission at present and that 

number will continue about the same 

until time for the school to open. 

Three or four more will come in then 

and two or three of those here now, 

will leave. That will make about ten 

for the winter, counting all hands. 


Carithers from Iowa. Everyone was 

glad to see her also. She is acting 

as field matron, and the Indians are 

glad to see her smiling countenance 

in the tent door once more. 

Last week there were three days 

of celebration in Lawton for the opening 

of the country thirteen years 

ago. There were flying machines, 

roping contests, Indian races, rotten 

shows and wiene sandwiches in great 

kindliness and gentleness of an Indian 

friend is pleasant to see even as 

it is good to feel the touch of one who 

comforts among us. 

The wagon still goes to bring in the 

Sabbath School scholars from the 

west. It goes also Thursday evening to 

bring in young people for the meeting 

that night. The meetings are good 

and everyone seems to be interested 

and ready to do their part. Mr. Carithers- 

is planning to preach at Mt. 

Scott Sabbath mornings. There ought 

to be a good company there and they 

do not get to the services at the Mission 

often. 

Night before last, for five hours, the 

rain fell. God has not given a more 

welcome gift to the earth this summer. 

It came too late to save the Indian 

corn, but not too late to cool 

the earth and freshen the trees and 

the pastures and to save part of the 

later crops. There are some thousands 

of prairie dogs in the pasture across 

the road, but they are not so vicious 

The First Sabbath of September. 

By Rev. W. J. Sanderson. 

The Southern Mission issues its call 

to the church for liberal consideration 

on the flrst Sabbath of September, as 

this is tbe day Synod set for offerings 

for the work in this field. 

The generous support in tne past 

on the part of the Covenanter 

Church of this work inspires the confldence 

that the cause will not languish 

now through any lack of support. 

From the time the negro was 

emancipated and before it, the Covenanter 

Church has been interested 

in the effort to uplift the negro, be 

the early days was insignificant. It 

was a tiny craft on a vast and stormy 

sea. But it has ridden prosperously 

the billows and there has scarcely 

been a time when it has not gone forward, 

until last year 'there were day 

schools with an enrollment of 896 

and 21 teachers and workers, and 

buildings to the number of 13, together 

with a small farm of 24 acres. 

And meanwhile the work has been 

growing in appreciation and influence 

also, near and far. This summer an 

addition is being put to the Knox 

Academy Building at a cost of some 

$1,500. The white and colored in 

the community are interesting themselves 

in the improvement and propose 

that not more than one thousand 

dollars shall be called for outside 

the community. The first white 

man approached in regard to it put 

down his name for $25, and accompanied 

the pledge with the statement, 

"I gladly give it, for I regard the work 

but a man of broad intelligence, wide 

experience, and extensive travel, 

writing from Georgia some months 

ago, enclosed $5 for the work which 

he characterized as "the great work 

in the City of Selma." Further he 

wrote, "I am of the opinion that every 

year now brings greater and 

greater results until Knox Academy, 

together with all the work connected 

with it, has become an institution 

among my people, from which many 

other institutions not only in Selma, 

but throughout the South, are now 

beginning to Jake copy," 

This work is the only work of its 

kind among the nearly e^leven millions 

of souls in black in this land. 

January 15th. 

The surprise took the shape of the 

presentation by Mr, McKelvey, on behalf 

of the Mission, of a golden purse 

1. 6., one fllledwith gold coins, it 

could not have been an attempt to 

purchase his heart, for the Mission 

people had that in their posse sion 

weeks before. This was only one out 

of many other illustrations of theit 

good will and kindness of heart. • 

The work of Rev. D, B. Elsey waa 

mcuh appreciated by the people ol 

the Mission. He supplied during the 

month of July. 

SANTA ANA, CALIPORNU. 

Our Young People's Society held 

their June social on the 16th, at the 

home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Clelland. 

This social was in the form of a 

farewell to Mrs. Long and family, 

who have since moved to Hemet. The 

principal event of the evening, was 

of Knox Academy as the most splendid 

missionary work in our midst. If 

an indoor track meet between Santa 

as timber wolves and none of the 

We were all very glad to see Mr. 

Ana and Berkeley. The time passed 

workers have been carried off to their you run short, come again," 

Carithers back again. His stay in 

holes this summer. We hope that they A colored man, not a Covenanter, raipidly as the different stunts were 

the east had been prolonged by illness 

and the return of his strength 

as was shown by the school yells 

will all soon disappear. 

carried out, and excitement ran high, 

to him, and his person to the Mission, 

is a cause for thanksgiving to 

SOUTHERN MISSION COLLECTION. 

and songs that were frequently 

all. Miss Mintie Allen came with Mr. 

heard. Santa Ana was declared winner 

by two points. Following the 

meet, ice cream and cookies were 

served after which those present departed 

for home, regretting that Mrs. 

Long and family could not stay in 

Santa Ana, to enjoy more socials 

with them. 

The Ladles' Missionary Society, on 

July 27th, went in a body to the home 

of Mrs. McQueen and gave hpr a 

pleasant surprise, also a beautiful 

souvenir, that being Mrs. McQueen'^ 

seventy-second birthday. The ladies 

took their fancy work and spent a 

profusion.. Everyone seemed to be 

having a good time. 

A service has been arranged for 

the Geronimo Apaches who have moved 

up to this part of the country. 

They had been down on the reserva 

As a matter of patriotism, self-interest, 

justice and Christian duty it 

delightful afternoon. Cutting the 

lieving that his true elevation was 

demands the best support that we, 

birthday cake and serving refreshments, 

added to the pleasure, 

an object worthy of the patriot's 

as a church, can give in the way of 

tion at Fort Sill for many years, but prayer, the Christian's devotion -and 

money and consecrated lives. It is 

The young people held theli' August 

social in Birch Park on the4-):^. 

have scattered around on farms since the church's service. And such an 

doubtful if there can be found any 

the restrictions under which they object is not a matter of mere sentiment, 

but an imperative duty. In re 

where, a mission work that is fllling 

a larger fieldfor the money actu 

After games enjoyed by all, a short 

were living have been taken off. Some 

business meeting was held, at which 

went back to their old homes in New sponse to that duty that was then 

ally contributed year after year, than 

plans were completed for placing 

Mexico and others settled in this part felt pressing uopn the church in tlie 

is being filled by the mission work of 

posters on all the principal thoroughfares 

of the county, our society hav 

of the country. 

spring- of 1874, a school was opened 

the church in the South land. The 

There have been several deaths recently. 

A little child of one of the some of them young and some of 

in Selma, Ala., with fourteen pupils, 

building going on this year for the 

ing obtained a thousand from our 

enlargement of the Academy, and 

'Church's Temperance iCommittee, We 

Geronimo Indians passed away after them old men and old women who 

some other improvements, will call 

aim to placard every town and village 

in Orange County, and endeavor 

several weeks of severe illness. Their were anxious to be initiated into the 

for a little more than the usual yearly 

expense and in order that there be 

Christian faith was an example to us mysteries and blessings of letters. 

to make California dry. With much 

all. The father said, "When I look Last year there might be seen day 

no lack may Synod's appropriation 

regrets the C, E. Society accepted the 

into the face of my little child, my after day, in one of our schools, an 

be fully met. And may the incense 

resignation of Mr. Clifford Mathew,-=, 

heart is broken, it is a heavy burden, old lady eighty years of age, struggling 

with the beginners in trying 

of prayer render pleasing and acceptable 

every gift laid upon the altar 

the president. Mr. Mathews is soo'i 

but I trust in God. He will help me." 

to leave California, to enter Genei-a 

Another father and mother came one to master the a, b, c's. To her it 

for God's service in this part of his 

College. Miss Lizzie McQueeu vsa 

Sabbath morning to the Mission with was the opening crevice for the entering 

of the light of intellectual 

for the balance of the term. 'Ihe 

heritage. 

elected to fill the president's chair 

the body of their child. We made a 

coffin and covered it with cloth as emancipation. She said she wanted 

WINNIPEG, CANADA. young ladies furnished a treat by 

they used to do in the days that are to learn to read and write for two The Hemphills, of whom there are serving home made candy, 

past. And after the service in the reasons: first,to be able to write to two sisters and one brother here in Mr, Thomas Chestnut and wife, 

church, carried it away and laid it in her children; second, to read her the Mission, are mourning the death who have been spending some time 

the ground. Again the wagons came Bible. The anticipation caused her of their mother, which occurred recently. 

She lived in Ireland. 

Superior, Neb,, tomorrow morning- 

in California, leave for their home at 

and the body of Martha, who had lingered 

long and whose life had been a years have passed since the It may seem a little late to make Their daughter, Mrs. Brown, who bas 

dim eyes to gleam with light. Fifty 

sermon to all her people, was laid in proclamation that the slaves should reference to an event which occurred been visiting with them while in 

her last resting place in the Indian be free, but there are bands yet to May 27th at the home of Mr. and Santa Ana, has decided to locate here. 

burying ground. One after another be broken, and multitudes have Mrs. Dickey. After the prayer-meeting, 

a complete surprise was sprung been visiting friends and relatives in 

Mr, S. A. Milligan and wife, who have 

they go even as we. Their hearts are scarcely seen the dawn of freedom's 

heavy and the tears flow when the day. 

upon the writer, Thomas Patton, who the east, returned to Santa Ana last 

ties break even as ours. And the The Church's work in this fleldin had been supplying the Mission «iace week.

August 26, 1914. 



September 13, 1914. 

Lesson XI. 

THE TEN VIRGINS. 

Bv the Rev. Owen F. Thompson 

Golden Text.—Watch therefore, for ye know 

nnt the day nor the hour. Matt. 25:13. 

" Lesson Text.-Matthew 25:1-13. . 

Time-April, A, D, 30. Place.-Olivet. 

suitable Psalms,-2, 45, 118:14, 24. 

ExDOSition,-The firstlesson from e passage 

is that every member of the kingdom is supposed 

n be carrying a lamp, Christ always took that 

or granted. "He said. Ye are the light of the 

world Again, Let your light so shme before 

men that they may see your good works and 

"lorify your father which is in heaven. Worship 

and service are the two things that ought to fill 

nn everv Christian's life, 

Christ said As long as I am in the world I am 

the light of the world, but before he left he told 

his people that they must carry the light that 

he had kindled within them from his burning 

flame It is like lighting out torches from the 

sacred flame that never goes out. He tells us 

to take the flame and give light to others and 

the more we reach and the faster we go the 

brighter it grows. 

If your clothes catch flre and you run, you are 

liable to burn to death, for the flame is fanned 

and burns fiercely. It is the same way with a 

Christian, The more he travels and the faster 

he goes with his burning light that Christ has 

kindled, the brighter it grows, but he himself is 

not consumed by it. The light of his own 

soul on flreserves him like the light of the flre 

fly shows it the way in the night. 

The next lesson is in the fact that the virgins 

carried their lamps when they went forth to 

meet the bridegroom. 

The bridegroom is Christ. We are the ten virgins. 

The light of Christ is shining within us if 

we are true Christians, He wants us to take that 

light to others but he also wants us to come and 

worship. Our lives are to be filledwith worship 

and service. We ought to have a bright light 

for worship as well as for service. 

We ought to have our light ot faith burning 

brightly when we come to worship. Worship does 

not mean much unless we believe that the one 

we worship is deserving of it. In many countries 

the heathen people still go to their temples to 

worship and sacrifice but they have lost a good 

part or all of their faith. They go because they 

have been taught to go through the forms. They 

do not think there is anything real in the worship. 

Then there is the light of love that we ought 

to have burning when we come to worship God. 

There are some peoples in the world who worship 

devils. They worship through fear and not love. 

They really believe in the God that they worship 

but they worship because they think that is the 

way to keep the evil spirit from doing them harm. 

They do not worship because they love their God 

and want to meet with him. 

We ought to come to worship in love. We do 

sometimes worship from a sense of duty or 

through fear, hut the highest kind of worship is 

performed through love and a desire for communion 

with God. 

Then we ought to have the lamp of purity burning 

when we come to worship. In Exodus the 

twenty-flfth chapter and fortieth verse, Moses 

was told, "And look that thou make them after 

the pattern, which was showed thee in the 

mount." 

God has provided a certain means and manner 

of worship and certain matter with which 

we are to worship him. He will have his people 

use what he has given and use it according to 

his directions. This brings in our distinctive 

principles such as Psalm singing, worshipping 

without the instrument and all the other things 

known out that or virgins. in company Waiting to wick bridegroom nope It The Christ. take trom it. was are to of next by a It for them. their not a wise of vessel deceived It all very came. lesson his the directed wisdom lamps was thing they It coming. of bridegroom wise a madr 

The oil along wise others passed to so and to from thing with make lamp be thing them with would and used as them for a was foolishness for them. profession feel belonging oil was burn that to all no safe like pour five They good they .when worship. but a virgins of to on lamps with 

false 

were the faith 

left 

them in the dark when the time came for their 

light to shine. 

It was a very foolish thing for the other five 

virgins to go without the vessel of oil. It showed 

that they were expecting something to happen 

that never could. They were resting on a 

false hope. They were like the people who do 

not worry about the future because they say 

that God is too good to punish sin eternally. 

A professing Christian ought, by all means, to 

have his lamp fllledwith the Spirit of Christ, By 

that [Spirit he gives light. It is a wise Christian 

who keeps in constant contact with Christ. You 

get the supply from him. 

It is a very foolish Christian who forgets all 

about Christ, the source of supply, and goes to 

sleep spiritually. He wakens up some time to 

find that his light is out or sputtering and 

that he is far from the source of supply. He is 

far from Christ and he has need of the light at 

once. Keep your vessel fllled and you will give 

light to all about you. 

The next lesson is from the call to go out and 

meet the bridegroom. The call here was to go 

out and meet the bridegroom as he came along 

the street with the company to the wedding feast. 

The call to us is to go out and meet Christ, but 

to meet him in other ways than that. 

We can go out to meet him in our fellow men. 

If you thought of it as meeting Christ himself, 

every time you met any person about you, would 

it make any difference in the treatment you gave 

them 

You can go out and meet with Christ in service. 

Christ is always with those who are doing 

his work, for he said as he sent them out to 

bring the world to him, Lo, I am with you always 

all sorts of chains and 'bracelets and pins—all 

her fortune. We will tie these bead chains and 

gold cords around this stick for the bride. 

This second box is the home of the bridegroom's 

parents where the wedding feast is to he. 

The bridegroom has not yet come home. The 

bride is here now with her friends and a number 

of wedding guests. All is ready waiting for the 

bridegroom. 

Here come ten young girls to meet the bridegroom, 

each carrying a lamp. The''r lamps are 

strange to us—more like bowls with a handle at 

one side and a spout at the other. We will use 

these little bowls and cloth wicks. They probably 

burn olive oil. Five of the girls—we will 

call them virgins—are wise. They are always prepared. 

Would one of these lamps burn many 

hours, Buster "Maybe two," So these careful 

virgins say, "We will carry extra oil so we will 

be ready if our lamps burn out," But the foolish 

virgins are careless. They are too busy thinking 

about clothes and fun to prepare. Maybe they 

think, "Oh, we can borrow if our lamps burn out. 

vVe wont bother getting ready now. Time enough 

when we need the oil." So they come along 

-with their burning lamps but no extra oil. All 

ten virgins have lamps, all burning and giving 

light. All ten are happy and waiting for the 

bridegroom. No one can tell the difference just 

now between the wise and the foolish. But wait 

till their lamps burn out. 

Some folks say they are God's children. They 

go to church with God's children and sing and 

pray, give to the poor, are kind and seem to do 

good, and are so much like God's children on the 

outside that we all think they really are. 

But they are like the foolish virgins, they 

do not prepare for death. They do not 

even unto the end of the world. Christ has no 

time to fool away. He says, I must be about my give their hearts to Jesus nor love him. They 

Father's busmess. If you are in the same business 

say, "I am good enough. I am as good as those 

you will always find him on the job and who do love Jesus and do as much good. No one 

ready to be a good companion while you work together. 

You meet with Christ in his word. You will 

meet with Christ very often as you go through 

the Bible, Even in the book of Psalms you find 

him everywhere, although many think that a new 

book is necessary because Christ is not found in 

the Psalms enough to satisfy us of the New Testament 

times and new enlightenment. 

can tell the difference." But if they do not love 

Jesus and give him their heart, are they good 

enough Ellis "No." 

The ten virgins wait for the bridegroom too, 

with their lamps burning. He is long in coming, 

so they fall asleep. 

The bridegroom and his friends are having a 

good time in this house at this end of the city. 

These clothespins are for the men. These friends 

You meet with Christ in prayer. He says for of the bridegroom will go with him to the marriage. 

Late at night, almost midnight, the bride 

us to come unto him and to follow him and one 

of the best things about Christ is the companionship 

that we enjoy as we go along the way together. 

You meet with Christ at the communion table. 

groom rises to go. So the young men form into 

line, and the procession starts, each carrying a 

torch. Did you ever see a parade at night, Elmer 

This one would be worth seeing, with its torch 

This is a special way that we can come to him lights and music. The neighbors look doWn from 

and we ought to be preparing all the time for 

that meeting. It is a great privilege. 

the housetops as the men move along, and the 

women cry out on the still night air, "Behold, the 

We go to meet with the Lord and Master when bridegroom cometh Go ye out to meet him," the 

our work is done here on earth and we go to guests join the procession, but always carrying 

be in the Father's house. Christ is the elder a light. 

brother in that home. Are you preparing to greet 

him there 

Suddenly at midnight, those in the bridegroom's 

home hear the cry, "Behold, the bridegroom cometh; 

go ye out to meet him," The next lesson is from the words "And the 

All the virgins 

door was shut." These words were spoken particularly 

quickly awake and trim their lamps. The wise vir 

Lesson XI. about the ones who had Sept. just gone 13, 1914. in. gins fill their lamps and they are burning bright 

It had an LESSON effect on FOR others THE who CHILDREN. 

might come after 

but all who By vvere Anna there Pritchard went in George. and the door was 

shut on them. THE The TEN closed VIRGINS. door shut out Satan 

and his angels. Matthew It shut out 25:1-13. unrepentant sinners. 

It Ruth, shut out did sin. your It mother shut ever out the prepare suffering for and company 

sorrow who and did darkness not come, and and wrong then of this the very world day of 

sin. she was Heaven's not ready closed at door all, they shuts walked us in with in all Today the 

joy we will that see heaven how has five for foolish God's girls people. missed a wedding 

ly. But the foolish virgins who would not prepare, 

have no oil and their lamps are gone out. 

You can tell the wise from the foolish now. "Give 

us of your oil," they beg. But the wise have only 

enough oil to keep their own lamps burning, "Go 

to them that sell, and buy for yourselves." They 

hurry away now to buy oil, only those with 

lighted lamps may enter into the wedding. But 

The just Christian's because life they is were to be careless a life of and constant did not while the foolish virgins are away, "the bride 

prepare. watchfulness. We are to watch that no opportunity 

It for is evening. service be This passed box by. on We the sand are to table watch is 

groom came; and they that were ready went in 

with him to the marriage; and the door was 

that the home we are of in the constant bride. readiness These sticks to leave are the the shut," 

world bride and her the girl joy friends. of his presence Do brides here dress and go well, to Now when it is too late, the foolish virgins return 

be Helen with him "In there, best which they is far have," better. These girls 

clothe this bride in white and cover her with 

with burning lamps. "Lord, Lord, open to 

us." But the bridegroom answers, "Verily I say 

unto you, I know you not." Too late now to prepare. 

Did it pay for the wise virgins to be prepared, 

ding." was take time." hard, Yes, be foolish hearts while know to Does Montclair, prepare God's coming, but us will not there Alvin burning They And anyone virgins, away, those children the when if N. is but take did day who James with "Yes, time. J. know shut they not us finds death nor will have the right know they kept when out. "Watch, the find us "No, comes. just love into ready went when hour." We themselves Jesus been of heaven therefore, in must Jesus. and may Get is pretending to bridegroom 

loving coming ready. with come have the like Too for him wed 

now any our the late 

to ye


FOR SEPT. 13. 


What is a Good Education Prov. 

1:1-9, 20-33. (School and College 

Meeting.) 

Psalms.—34:6-9, No. 87; 78:1-5, No. 

205; 119: Part 2, 1-4, No. 319; 143:5-6, 

No. 386; 25:1-4, No. 60; 119; Part 5, 

1-4, No. 322. 

Parallels.—Job 28:28; Prov. 1:7; 1 

John 2:21; Eccles. 7:12; 1 Cor. 12:1; 

Eph. 1:8; James 3:17; James 1:5; 

I-aiah 48:17; Prov. 4:5-7; 2 John 1:4. 

"The wise man does not desire so 

much to make a living as to make a 

life—as the Bible puts it, 'To have 

life and to have it more abundantly.' " 

This life does not come as a gift. It 

is not found in any listless search. 

Mere existence is the block of marble 

from which the wonderful statue 

steps forth, chiseled and polished into 

exquisite beauty. Existence is the 

raw material, life is the finishedproduct. 

Existence might be compared 

to the stone and wood, the gold and the one factor that explains nature and 

silver, in their nati-ve state, but life history is God, our Creator and 

Is the completed temple, the embodiment 

of the 'master-builder's vision, 

beautiful in its symmetry and color. 

Saviour. 

(Let us center our prayers for this 

evening's prayer-meeting around the 

Education is the agent which de'finite petition that God would bless 

shapes the human being. It develops 

in the soul and body all the perfec 

the teachers and *3holars of our public 

and high schools, that he would 

tion of which they are capable. It is 

the chisel in the sculptor's hand. It 

is the force which builds the temple. 

There are certain elements which 

are essential in a good education. 

I, Vigorous Health. 

The only way to influence the brain 

is through the nerves and a healthy 

nervous system depends on the blood. 

Without a vigorous body in which all 

the parts are working harmoniously, 

the supply of blood will be not only 

limited, but of poor quality. Such a 

blood supply will not furnish the material 

upon which to build a good education. 

The men that have influenced 

the world because they were men of 

force and attainment, have been men 

of abundant vitality. They have done 

the world's work because they could 

stick to their post where more brilliant 

but weaker men were compelled 

to relax their efforts for the sake of 

recuperation. 

II. An Abundant Knowledge. 

13. Acts 8:18-20. I Cor. 6:19-20. 

Education presupposes a general 

knowledge such as reading and writing, 

some familiarity with history, 1-7. 43:3-6. 63:1-6. 139:1-6. 

Psalms—51:7-12. 104:22-26. 143: 

science, literature, and art. This 

comes through a course of study in 

1. To resist temptation. One of 

school and college. The young man the purposes of the Holy Spirit is 

or woman is fortunate indeed, whose to give strength. Man can not by 

mind is stored with the wonderful 

facts of nature and history. The his own power withstand the temptations 

of the evil one. It matters 

starry sky means a great deal to a 

person after he has studied astronomy. 

Botany reveals the wonders of 

flowers and plants. Stratford-on-Avon 

would be a bore to. anyone who had 

never read Shakespeare. What would 

the Roman Forum be, but a pile of 

rubbish, to the man who never heard 

oif Caesar Such an education is 

open to all, for the greatest university 

is books, and they are accessible 

everywhere. 

Even more important than knowledge 

is the well trained ability to 

think carefully and deeply. True education 

does not consist in storing 

away thousands of facts but in so 

moulding the mind by severe discipline 

and hard study, that it can collect 

the essential facts, form proper conclusions, 

and build systems of truth. 

The truly educated man is he who 

thinks clearly and masterfully. 

III. Christian Character. 

How pitiaole is the chemist who 

has profound learning but who denies 

the Great Chemist, who in the great 

laboratory of "Out-of-Doors" mingles 


go back to it again." You fell upon 

your knees and prayed for Divine 

strength and then you got the victory. 

Such was the case with the 

Indian elder. The temptation to 

return to his tobacco had almost 

overcome him. He cried for help, 

his prayer was answered, the appe 

the gases of the atmosphere for our tite was taken away. We need the Prov. 29:18, we read, "A¥here there 

breathing, mingles them again a indwelling of the Holy Spirit to reisist temptation. 

need to have the vision. This we 

no vision, the people perish." We 

little differently and the spring bubbles 

from the hillside, adds a little perfume 

and we pick the scented fiowers. How 

2. To lead men to Christ. can not have without the Holy 

pitiable the astronomer who knows The Lord said to His disciples in Spirit. 

the paths of the stars, but knows not the great commission, "go into all Youngstown, Ohio. 

the Master who swung them in their 

the world and preach the gospel to 

courses and upholds them in his 

power. 

eyery creature." Notice, he did not 

LESS MEAT 

No man is truly educated who say "go and convert every creature." 

Advice of Family Physician. 

leaves God out of his thinking, for That would have been a difflcult 

not how strong he may feel, how 

well fortified against all evil, the 

Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary 

for his protection. We have seen 

this truth demonstrated again and 

again. We do not need to illustrate 

it. Just recall your past experience. 

Do you remember when you were 

trying to break off a certain evil 

habit How the temptation came 

to you in one way, then in another, 

until you were almost distracted and 

you said, "there is no use, I must 

task. It would have been an impossibility. 

The Lord has given to 

us the easy part, that is to preach. 

He has retained the hard part for 

himself, to convert. Very often because 

we do not see men converted 

as the result of our preaching we 

enrich Geneva College with spiritual 

blessings so that from it may go influences 

to bless our church and must convert them. We forget that 

get discouraged. We think that we 

nation.) 

it is the work of the Spirit. It is family physician to order less meat, 

our part to preach the gospel and as in the following letter from a F. 

then pray (and have faith) that Y. man: 


the Lord by and through His Spirit 

"I had sufllered for years with 

FOR SEPTEMBER1(5. •svill bring men to himself. We are 

dyspepsia and nervousness. My 

By the Rev. J. M. Johnson. the means used by God to bring men 

to Christ. The saving is done by 

physician advised me to eat less 

"Our Need of the Spirit."—Zach. 

the Spirit. A certain minister, expresses 

himself as being very much tried several things to take the 

meat and greasy foods generally. I 

4:6. 

1. To resist Temptation. 

surprised because a sermon which place of my usual breakfast of chops, 

2. To lead men to Christ. he preached was blessed by God to fried potaties, etc., but got no relief 

until I tried Grape-Nuts food. 

3. To declare God's Word. the saving of a soul. 

Passages—Acts 8 :15, 16. Eph. 3 : Why should a minister be surprised 

Should he not rather ex 

"After using Grape-Nuts for the 

16. John 20:22. Acts 10:19, 20. 

cereal part of my meals for two 

pect it Does the Lord not say "I 

Rom. 5:5. I Cor. 12:3, 4. I Cor. 

will make you fishersof men" Let years, I am now a well man. Grape- 

12:7-10. GaL 5:22, 23. Heb. 2:4. 

us pray that we might have the Nuts benefited my health far more 

Eph. 4:30. I John 3 :24. I John 4: 

than the medicine I had taken be 

spirit in order to reach men. 

3. To declare God's Word. 

When the Lord was about to take 

His departure He said to the disciples: 

"The Holy Ghost, whom the 

Father will send in My name, he 

shall teach you all things and bring 

all things to your remembrance." 

The words axe very important. 

"Teach you all things and bring all 

things to your remembrance." The 

successful teacher or preacher must 

be taught by the Spirit of God. The 

things he will teach are comprehended 

in the "Word." We can not 

"Woo is unto m« if I preach not the 

gospel." Sometimes it requires a 

great deal of courage to preach the 

whole gospel. Very frequently we 

hear of those who profess to be followers 

of • Christ as messengers of 

His truth for various reasons witliholding 

from the people certain doctrines. 

They lack the spirit to give* 

them courage and therefore they 

cry: "Peace, peace, when there is no 

peace." The result is the people 

perish for the lack of truth. In 

Formerly people thought 

meat 

necessary for strength and muscular 

vigor. 

The man who worked hard was 

supposed to require meat two or 

three times a day. Science has found 

out differently. 

It is now a common thiag for the 

fore. 

"My -ft'ife and children are healthier 

than they had been for years, 

and we are a very happy family, 

largely due to Grape-Nuts. 

"We have been so much benefited 

by Grape-Nuts that it would be ungrateful 

not to acknowledge it." « 

Name given by Postum Co., Battle 

Creek, Mich. 

Read "The Boad 

to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a 

Reason." 

imagine the Holy Spirit teaching Ever read the above letter A new 

anything else but the Word. It is one appears from time to time. They 

God's message of light and life to are genuine, true and full Of human 

men. The Apostle Paul sxclaimed Interest.

August 26. 1914. 


N o t e 

*«*The session of the Theological 

Seminary will hegin on the 15th of 

September. 

***The Mother of W. R. Wallace, 

Oakland, Cal., is very low, and death 

is expected at any time. . 

«**Receipts for the China Relief 

Fund, up to August 20, had reached 

a total of more than $900. 

the time and place of meeting,—T, 

***Parnassus congregation has arCranged for its annual Sabbath School 

McKnight, Moderator. 

***Grateful acknowledgement is 

picnic to he held August 25. 

made to Rev. James M. Coleman, pastor 

of Bloomington, Indiana, congre 

••••Dr. J, C, McFeeters, of Philadelphia, 

occupied the Parnassus pulpit in 

the Sabbath morning of August 16- 

***We are greatly indebted to Dr. 

W. H. Morse for the timely and valuable 

article on the Servian Sects. 

•**An excellent book to read just Mars, Pa., and will preach in Pittsbugh 

Presbytery on Sept. 6 and 13, 

now is "The Balkans," by Prof. Wm. 

M. Sloane, issued but a few months before beginning his studies at 

ago. 

Princeton, N. J. 

***Miss Laura McWilliams, of the 

Allegheny Congregation, is taking a 

vacation and much needed rest with 

friends and relatives in Washington, 

D. C. 

***If any of our readers has a 

portrait of the late Mr. Walter T. 

Miller, and will send it to this office, 

it will be returned in .as good condition 

as received. 

***Miss Rebecca Park died on 

at Pittsburg. 

Saturday, August 22, a. m., and the 

funeral was conducted on Monday 

evening, at the home, 1155 Vyse avenue, 

N. Y., by Rev. F. P. Reade. 

***The annual outing of the Sabbath 

School was taken August 13, at 

Pleasant Grove, Alabama. The day 

DO YOU SUFFER 

FROM BACKACHE 

***Little Dwight Mitchell, the 

When your kidneys are weak and 

twenty months old child of Mr. and 

torpid they do not properly perform 

•Mrs. W. W. Mitchell, of Winchester, 

their functions; your back aches 

Kansas, congregation, was drowned 

aud you do not feel like doing much 

in a cement watering tank on August 

5, 1914. He, with two other 

of anything. You are likely to be 

despondent and to borrow trouble, 

jnst as if you hadn't enough already. 

Don't be a victim any longer. 

The old reliable medicine, Hood's 

Sarsaparilla, gives strength and 

tone to the kidneys and builds up 

the whole system. Get it today. 

was flne and with the games and dinner, 

all appeared to have spent a 

pleasant time. 

***Begijjujjjg about the middle of 

September, Licentiates J. B. Willson 

and W. C. Coleman will alternately 

supply the Montclair, N. J., pulpit, 

until Synod, as they will be studying 

at Princeton, N. J. 

***xhe Iowa Presbytery is called 

to meet in "pro re nata" session in 

Hopkinton, Iowa, Sept. Sth, 1914, at 

10 a, m,, for the purpose of changing 

gation, for the gift to the Christian 

Nation Publishing Company, of a certificate 

of stock in the Christian Nation. 

*'*'''Mr. Burt Willson will this week 

return from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to 

the summer home of his parents, at 

**'*Rev. R. J. Dodds, of Coldenham, **'''Ruth GriflSn, a pupil of Knox 

and Dr. F. M. Foster, Second New 

Academy, and a member of the R. 

P. congregation at Selma, Ala., died 

York, exchanged pulpits on Sabbath, 

August 8, 1914, age 14 years. Her 

August 16. 

cheerful disposition made for her 

***Rochester Presbytery stands adjourned 

to meet in Lisbon, N. Y., good works along Christian lines, 

many friends who testified to her 

Tuesday, Sept 8, at 9.30 a. m.—J. R. 

Latimer, Clerk. 

***The Ohio State Convention of 

the National Christian Association, 

•**Mrs. Capt. Wm. Park, and children 

of Montclair, N. J., will spend a ties,, will be held in the Opera House, 

giving light regarding secret socie 

fortnight at Syracuse, N. Y., visitColumbianaing Mrs. Park's mother. 

tember 1. Rev, J. M. Johnston, Ohio, August 31 and Sep 

our 

pastor, at Youngstown, Ohio, is on the 

program for an address on "Education 

and the Lodge." 

*»*]yi;r and Mrs, Hugh Calderwood, of 

the East End (Pittsburg, Pa.) congregation, 

with their children, are spending 

the month of August with Nathaniel 

Rose, Cedar Hill, Ontario,, which 

is in the bounds of the Almonte congregation. 

Mr. Calderwood is a teacher 

in the Carnegie Technical School 

""^'''James Renwick Dill spoke on 

"The Law of the Kingdom," on Sabbath 

a. m., August 9th, in the Covenanter 

Church at Eskridge, and p. m., 

in the United Presbyterian Church 

on "The Larger Mission of the 

Church." Mr. Dill also spoke concerning 

the "Law of the Kingdom," in the 

Covenanter Church in Topeka, Kansas, 

on Thursday evening, August 

13th. 

children, were playing in the yard. 

The little fellow was missed only a 

few minutes, when found in the tank, 

but no trace of life could be found 

when taken from the water. Mr. 

Mitchell is an elder in our Winchester 

congregation. 

'*'*'>Rev. J. M. Foster sent his tract 

on Christian Education to President 

Wilson, the members of his Cabinet, 

U. S. Supreme Court Judges, the 96 

Senators and 455 Representatives, 

the 48 State Governors, and superintendents 

of public schools in 100 

leading cities. This is splendid work, 

and the cost of it in both money and 

time is a contribution that God will 

surely bless. Let us all be in prayer 

that God will use this literature 

for the glory of our Lord's blessed 

name. 

***Xhe Christian Nation has in 

preparation, an issue that will suitably 

celebrate the completion of thirty 

years of publication. In these 

three decades the paper has not 

changed ts name, its form, its control, 

or its purpose. It might almost 

he said, also, that it has not changed 

its price or its place of publication. 

The price at the beginning, was $2 

a year, and is $2 a year now; and 

the office was originally in the Tribune 

Building, where it is now, and 

where it has been for many a long 

year. The exact date of the 30th anniversary 

number will be announced 

later. 

AN APPRECIATION. 

The Covenanters of Clarinda have 

had a treat in the presence of Dr. 

McKnight at the Clarinda Chautauqua, 

where he has had charge of 

the Bible Hour. 

The crowds were the largest that 

the Chautauqua has ever had at the 

morning hour, averaging from four 

to five hundred. For the nine days 

of the Chautauqua, from 9.45 to 10.45 

a. m., he held the close attention of 

Bible students and ministers as he 

opened to us the scriptures. About 

700 were present for the last lecture. 

We have never had an abler Bible 

man. The lectures were up to the 

minute on every subject discussed 

and were so clearly and so forcefully 

presented that the most abstruse 

subjects were made plain to all. Dr. 

McKnight has the rare gift of humor 

which relieves the strain of intense 

application. 

On Sabbath night he held an audience 

of 3,000 for more than an hour 

on the problem of Jonah. 

The Clarinda Covenanters appreciate 

the fact that he came out in 

the heat of Sabbath morning and 

preached for us, although he was 

scheduled at the Assembly for 3 p. 

m. and 8 p. m., and although the pulpits 

of the largest churches were 

open to him. 

We are strengthened in the old 

faith and proud of a man who can 

do what he does. 

We hope for his return next year. 

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10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol, 61. 

STERLING, KANSAS. 

We are glad to note that our pastor 

has not been so delinquent as the 

Correspondent Committee in expressing 

our enjoyment of the Geneva College 

Glee Club. We hope, however, 

that our readers will not take our 

negligence as a criterion of our appreciation. 

The Club was here the 

night of July 3rd as per schedule. We 

were certainly proud of the entertainment 

they gave, as it was well worth 

double the price of admission charged. 

Out here in the Middle West we, do 

not often get an opportunity of hear 

when at the appointed hour Misses 

Esther and Alice and Messrs. Robert 

ing or having appear before the pub- and Elmer Dill, sisters and brothers 

• lie,, representatives of our own Church of the groom, sang Mendellsohn's 

College, and it was with a great deal Spring Song in quartette. Hardly had 

of pleasure that we welcomed them the voice of song died away until 

.into our community and homes. out on the still air came strains of 

While the net proceeds were not Lohengrin's Wedding March,, played 

what we hoped for, yet owing to the by Marguerite Edgar, niece of the 

busy season, we feel they were fair. 

Welcome, boys! Come again. 

Quite a number of our young people 

are in attendance Tuesday, Wednesday 

and Thursday of this week at 

the Y. P. C. U. Convention at Stafford. 

These conventions are a source 

of great spiritual help and enthusiasm 

to the various societies, as well 

as helping our young people over the 

Presbytery to get better acquainted. 

A Missionary Pageant is a new feawherture of the program this year, and by the bride's brother, assisted by 

the ceremony was performed 

together with the various other divisions, 

a fine Convention is expected. ring ceremony was used,, at the close 

Rev. Dill and Rev. McElhinney. The 

A fine two-inch rain was certainly of which Rev. Dill stepped forward, 

appreciated week ago Sabbath eveniug, 

and -with his hands on their bowed 

the firstgood rain we have had teads, gave them the Aaronic bene 

since July 4th, and was much neededdiction. 

Immediately turning to the 

Mr. Knox Dunn, of the Wyman Congregation, 

Mrs. Doctor Hay, of Washington, 

company and closing the ceremony 

with the Apostolic benediction. The 

ceremony was beautiful and most im 

la., and Mr. Bert Daugherty, pressive. 

of Cedar Falls, la., were recent visitors 

After congratulations, a flne three- 

with friends and relatives here 

on their return from a trip to Colorado. 

Tuesday evening, August llth, a 

meeting was held in the Church witii 

a view to work up an interest among 

our members on "Tithing," when later 

on a thorough canvass of the Congregation 

will be planned. Rev. 

French, of the Denver Congregation, 

was present. He gave us a short talk, 

also bringing greetings from bib people. 

The program consisted of papers on 

various phases of Giving, interspersed 

-frith songs and readings. A social had 

Mrs. Smith and daughter, Miss Jennie, 

from Olathe, recently visited 

friends and relatives here. 


We are glad to welcome into our here's hoping for them each one the 

midst Dr. Maggie McCrea, from Kansas 

City. She is nicely located, and Mr. Morris Edgar,, wife and daugh 

best of success. 

BOOK 

enjoying a desirable practice. ter. Marguerite, of Worcester, Mass,, FREE! 

On Tuesday evening, July 27th, at also Rev. J. D. Edgar and family, of 

eight o'clock, occurred the marriage Stafford, have spent a few weeks here Illustrated with 

of Arthur L. Dill and Isabel Edgar, visiting at the home of their parents, 

at the beautiful country home of Mr. 

Color Plates 

-Air. and Mrs. W. A. Edgar. 

and Mrs. W. A. Edgar. About eighty 

Write for it' 

guests were assembled on the lawn 

well lighted with Japanese lanterns, 

bride. All eyes were at once turned 

to the door eager to catch a glimpse 

of the bridal iparty. Presently Rev. WHY NOT BLOOMINGTON 

J. D. Edgar, brother of the bride, and You have been thinking of moving 

Rev. J. W. Dill, father of the groom, where you could do some farming and 

made their appearance, followed by 

won their way almost all over the civilized 

educate the 'children. Perhaps you 

the groom with Richard C. Adams as 

world. Men and women are writing me that 

had thought of graduate work, too. 

best man, and the bride with Miss 

my Drafts have cured them after 30 and 40 

You can get what you want anywhere 

Belle Edgar, her cousin, as bridesmaid, 

stopping on the beautifully dec 

treatments and 

years of pain, even after the most expensive 

from the kindergarten to Ph. D. If 

orated porch under a large white bell, 

course dinner was served. The splendid 

display of beautiful and valuable 

gifts received bespeaks the esteem 

and popularity of these two young 

people, both in the 'Congregation and 

among neighbors and friends. 

After a few weeks they will make 

their home on a farm northwest of 

Sterling. 

Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dill entertained 

on Wednesday, July 28th, in honor 

of their ôn Arthur and bride, at their 

lovely country home, west of town. 

About sixty guests were present and 

enjoyed the bountiful dinner served 

at 12:30. A good time was enjoyed 

also been planned for the same even by all. 

place, you will drift to this spot. You Care and discrimination are exercised 


ing, which was held in the basemeni. . In the evening the young people can't miss it. After all the best thing 

of the church after the program. met to receive Arthur and Isabel as in Bloomington is the Covenanter 

Light refreshments were served and Mr. and Mrs. Dill. Games and a good congregation. Q. E. D. 

partment of tbe Christian Nation, and 

a general good time enjoyed. time was enjoyed out in the welllighted 

yard. Refreshments of ice 

advertiser is worthy of confiderice 


Miss Anna McCluey, a member of 

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, t 

our congregation, and one who had cream and cake were served and just 

Lucas County, 1 ° 

and patronage before his order Is ac 

been an intense sufferer for about as the guests were leaving, a "shower" 

of the kitchen variety was the 

Frank J. Cheney malces oath that he is senior cepted. We cannot agree to become^ 

three years, passed peacefully to her 

partner of the firmof F. J. Cheney & Co., doini^- 

business in the City of Toledo, County and 

eternal rest July 21st, A short service 

was held at the home by her paspanying 

each utensil was a short orderstandings, 


closing event of the day. Accom 


State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the 

tor, Rev, McElhinney, Wednesday, and iginal verse. These were read by the 

sum ot ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each whose account is kept paid up we wl" 

the remains accompanied by her sister, 

Mrs. Kennedy, who had so faith 

laughter and fun. With the leaving curedby the use of HALL'S CATARRH CURE. In his dealings with advertisers In 

bride which brought forth bursts of 

and every case of Catarrh that cannot be gladly render any reasonable service 

fully watched at the bedside during of the gifts the guests also departed, 

PRANK J. CHENEY. 

the years of suffering, and Mr. Jas. w-ishing the recipients very much happiness 

in their new home. 



Sworn to before me and subscribed in mv 

Edgar, were taken to her old home 

presence, this 6th day of December. A. D, 1886. 

at bockwood. Mo., for burial. 

Quite a number ot our young peo 

(Seal) 


ple will be leaving us soon either to 

teach or attend school elsewhere. 

While we will miss them very much, 

Quite a number of out-of-town 

friends and relatives have been here 

for several days visiting and attending 

the Dill-Edgar wedding. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

Mrs. E. R. McElroy, a consistent 

member of the Olathe congregation, 

Kansas, departed this life on the 

morning of July 8th. She leaves one 

son, Sterrett, five sisters and four 

brothers to mourn her death. She was 

laid to rest in the Olathe Cemetery. 

you start in the grades you might get 

a boost from 'Lola Smith, or Harriet 

Moore. A little farther along Ethel 

Smith would give you a lift. In the 

High School, by the way, it would do 

your eyes good to see the new Hig'h 

School, Professor McCaughan is wait 

you my regular 

Dollar "pair right 

ing to pass you up. Professor Smith 

along with my Free Book, without a cent in 

is the one who looks after all of 

advance. Then after trying them, if you are 

these,, and you can't miss him no 

fully satisfied with the beneflt received, you 

matter where you gio through. He is 

can An send Hotel me the Dollar, Home If Unrivalled 

not, keep your 

Superintendent of tlie Bloomington money. for the Vou decide, Mother, and 1 take Wife your word. 

Schools. There are about sixty professors 

in the University. They are an offer year after yearif 1 were not positive 

You Daughter can see that I Travelling couldn't possibly Alone make such 

not all alike good. Some of them are that my Drafts are better and surer than anything 

else you can get for any kind of Rheu 

better. About half as many Instructors 

are thro-wn in for good measure. 

GREAT 

matism, 

Fourteen members of the congregation 

are University graduates. A half Trial Drafts. H O Address T E Frederick L Dyer, 

N Ono Rmatter T Hwhere E located R N or how 

severe. Send today for my Free Book and 

dozen have had partial courses and as Dept. SP35, Jackson, Mich, A postal will do. 

many more will be in the University Write 118 it now. West 57th Street 

next year. This is printed for the New York City 

benefit of those who could not find 


Bloomington on the map. It is here 

all right,but if you were not looking Room with Bath 

1'^ 

for Bloomington, do not read this. It Double Room -with Bath 3 

is not meant for you;. Bloo-mington is Parlor, Bedroom & Bath 4 

right in the center of population. Get 

loose anywhere and if you are looking 


for a University and a Covenanter REASONABLE PRICES 

congregation at the same time and 

A. -W. GLEASON. 

Notary Public. 


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and tells how to 

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a simple appliance worn without inconvenience, 

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will gladly send

August 26, 1914, 


11 

OAKDALE, Hi. 

home picnic will be held in Carson's 

Mrs. Jennie Davis and two daughters 

of Princeton, Indiana, spent congregational affair, but where the G E N E V A C O L L E G E 

Grove, August 27th. This is not a 

several days with her parents at this 

whole community meet, extend greetings, 

meet visitors that have come BEAVER FALLS, PA. 

place recently. Miss Jane Torrens is 

for the day, made easy by the train The one college under the legal control of the Covenanter Church and 

maldng a visit with her brothers and service. Mr. Robert Luney and Jno, therefore unique. Among Covenanters it should have no competitors. 

friends near Glenwood, Minnesota. F. Carson, Sr., are spending the Particularly strong in the field of political and social science. Geneva 

Mrs. Samuel Torrens was guest of month with friends in or near Glenwood, 


Minnesota. The Christian En 


her brother in the northern part of 

deavor Society elected the following liberal education that must underlie narrow, technical training. 

the state a few days. Mr. Wm. Coulter 

was appointed treasurer of the lard Carson; vice-president. Miss sisted the temptation to seek numbers at the expense of literary standing. 

officers for the year: President, Wil 

Geneva's educational ideals are the highest She has constantly re 

congregation at a recent meeting of Grace Torrens; recording secretary, Character is paramount. Knowledge and culture without Christian character 


the Board of Deacons. A monthly Floyd Carson; corresponding secretary, 

Maude Boyd; treasurer, Kennedy upon Geneva diplomas and upon the hearts of Geneva's sons and daughters. 

prayer meeting for the congregation 

Auld. Miss Eva Murry will represent Beautiful location. Safe environment. Progressive spirit. Representative 


will be held in the church the second 

the society in the Bible Reading Contest 

at the convention, the 19th of help abundant. A limited number of scholarships carrying free tuition 

Wednesday of each month, in the afternoon, 

at the suggestion of our pastor. 

August, and Miss Nannie Piper pre 

available. 

Miss Mae Finley, of Sparta Conpare 

the paper. Convention to be For information address, 

gregation, was with us over Sabbath held in Princeton, Ind. A lecture 


course is being arranged for by the 

the second, and guest of her friend. 

Young People's Societies of the R. P. 

Miss Kate Carsons, a few days. J. 

and U. p. congregations for the coming 

winter, to be held alternately in 

Boyd Tweed,, pastor of First Beaver 

Falls Congregation, Penn,, is spending 

the churches. 

his vacation with his parents and Oakdale congregation are rejoic 

other relatives, Mrs. J. M. Torrens ing over the leadership of their new 

pastor. Rev. W. O. Fergason, and on 

was called to Swanwick by the serious 

illness of her sister, Mrs. Ervin, 

July 22, a reception was held in the 

church for the new pastor and wife, 

who is a victim of paralysis. The in connection with the installation THE BEAUTY OF ITS SURROUNOINQS iS ONE OF THE CHIEF CHARMS OP THE 

date is fixed, September 2nd, for the services. Rev. H. G. Foster preached 

Woman's Presbyterial, of Illinois the sermon. Rev. D. C. Mathews gave HOTEL DEL PRADO. Chicagdli. 

Presbytery, meeting to be held here the charge to the pastor and Rev. Mc Situated on the MIDWAY BOULEVARD and Jackson Park, which overlooks Lake Michigran, 

Clurkin the charge to the people. The and adjoins Lhe Chicago University on the east. The most elegantly appointed, beautifully 

and arrangements completed at the 

session was represented by Mr. Robert 

Luney and Board of Deacons, by fully rest, free from the dirt and annoyance usually found in the downtown hotels. Trans-j. 

arranged Hotel in Chicago—he-re the Tourists, Transient and Permanent Guests may peace 

August meeting of the L. M. S. The 

following officers were elected in the Mr. John Piper, the Missionary portation, the Illinois Central Ry. (Time downtown 12 minutes.) 

•*" 

society for the year; President, Mrs. Society by Mrs. Jennie McClay, The house has a frontage of 700 feet; has 400 rooms with access to private bath. 

Will Carson; vice-president, Mrs. the Young People's Society by Melville 


Grace W. Furgason; secretary. Miss Carson, and the Sabbath School by 

Eva Murry; treasurer, Mrs. Lena Carson. 

Mrs, Will Carson, and the S. S. Supering 

Miss Elenor Auld is entertainintendent 

W. G. Adams,, all express 

Miss Bessie and Grace Todd, of ing what they saw mirrored in all 

St Louis, Mrs. Rob'son and two faces and reflected from the heart—a 

children of St. Louis, spent most of welcome to the new pastor and wife. 

^ h e 

with her parents, Mr. Rev. and Mrs. Furgason both responded 

in a very pleasing way. They are 

busy in the different departments of 

the church's work. A bountiful diner 

was served at the noon hour, .\fter 

the summer 

and Mrs. James McClay. Misses Ethel 

and Edna Kemps, spent a week in St. 

Louis, with relatives. This season 

has broken all records for drouth. 

in Oakdale, not a good soaking rain 

since April; spring crop and gardens 

a failure; the wheat crop was fair 

dinner speeches were made by Rev. 

Gardiner, the United Piesbyterian 

minister of the town, and R, K, Wisely, 

of Coulter Hill, and members from 

and will be needed to get through the 

winter—one of the exceptions in visiting 'congregations. 

Illinois. Farmers are busy fllling News of the death of Mrf. Moses 

alios, as that is the only way they 

think there will be any good gotten 

Keady was received by friends today, 

the Sth, and Mr. Keady sent for to 

out of corn crops. Mrs. Eula Wimberly 

give instructions what to do. She 

and little son, of New York was an inmate of the Hospital at 

City, is spending a month with her Anna, 111., for a year, and her death 

parents., Mr, and Mrs. J. T. Snyder, was not unexpected, as her health 

Of this place. Jlr. and Mrs. J. B. .had been gradually declining of late. 

Carson are the proud parents of a She is a member of the Oakdale Congregation. 

baby boy that came the morning of 

At this writing no ar 

the Sth, to gra-ce their home. The rangements for the funeral have been 

friends at this place were saddened made. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

Nancy Kerr was born at Bloom 

by the news of the death of Mrs. 

McLean, of Princeton Congre,ation, 

who was formerly a member of Oakdale, 

and lived within its bounds. ington, Ind,, June 7, 1S42, and died ' 

Chas. T. Carson spent a week at at Winchester, Kansas, August 12, ^ 

home, after nis tOur of the west with 1914, She was married to Thomas 

the Geneva College Glee Club. Mr. Curry, September 3, 1860. Ten children 

were born to them, seven are 

and Mrs. John F. Carson, Jr,, and 

little son, Lester, left for Minnesota, still living. She was a faithful servant 

of Christ and a devoted mem 

where they expect to locate. Oakdale 

bas a,ain lost and Minnesota gained ber of the Winchester, Kansas, congregation. 

by this move. Our annual harvest 




sunshiny rooms. One block from thv- ocean. Two 




service has always been our arawing card. The best 



without board, if you prefer; or rooms with breakfast 

only. 


Ocean Grove, 

New Jersey.


WAR. 

HETHERTON, MICH, 

new house is nearing completion; it Care and discrimination are exercised 

In managing the advertising de 

I abhor. 

Mr, and -Vlrs, Donald Coffelt have Is built on the same location on which 

And yet how sweet 

returned to Astabula, Ohio, after a the old one burned down last December. 

Miss Irene Campbell, of De 


partment of the Christian Nation, and 

The sound along the marching street visit of several months at the home 

Of drum, and flfe, and I forget of David Logan, Miss Laura Campbell 

came out from Detroit, Mich., to 

troit, is spending her summer vacation 

with her parents and friends at and patronage before his order is ac 


Broken old mothers and the whole 

Dark butchery without a soul. spend a week with the young folks on 

present. 


guarantor, nor to adjust petty misun. 

Bear Lake. Mr. A. E. Houck, with 

Without a sioul—save this bright drink 

Mrs. Houck, of Toledo, Ohio, are 

BELLEFONTAL\E, O. 

derstandings, but for a subscriber 

Of heady music, sweet as hell; 


here visiting Mrs. Houck's brother, 

The hand of the Lord has been 


And even my peace-abiding feet 

heavily laid upon our L, M, S.. in the 

Mr, C, J, Brown, who have not met 

in his dealings with advertisers In 

Go marching with the marching feet, 

removal by death of three of our 

together for twenty-seven years, Mr, 


For yonder, yonder,, goes the flfe, 

L. B. McClintock, of Marissa, 111., visited 

friends in this vicinity several 

faithful workers. First was Mrs. Isabelle 

Milroy, who spent many years been debarred. 


And what care 1 for human life! 

The tears flll my astonished eyes 

in the performance of arduous duties 

days recently. On account of warm 

And my full heart is like to break; 

If, in replying to advertisementc 

for the Church and Missionary Society, 

as the wife of the Rev. Wm. 

weather, Rev. Robb preached to us 

And yet 'tis all embannered lies— 

which you read in this paper, you 

at the morning/ service under the 

A dream those drummers make. 

Milroy. Next, Miss Sara Alexander, will mention the Christian Nation, 

shade of the trees besides the. church. who was an active worker in our you will oblige the advertiser, and 

Oh, it is wickedness to clothe All seemed to enjoy the open air service. 

Sam Gray came up and spent Mrs. Susanna Guthrie, who was our customer worthy of that special at 

circle and devoted to the cause. Then, identify yourself in his eyes as a 

Yon hideous grinning thing that stalks 

Hidden in music, like a queen a few days with his parents recently. 

He is working at the carpenter 

treasurer for years, an efficient and 

tention and consideration which the 

consecrated example of the true 

That in a garden of glory walks, 

Christian. These all answered the readers of religious papers always 

Till good men love the thing they trade near Standish, Mich., this summer, 

Arthur Stewart, who has been months' time. The work is the Lord's very largely upon advertising re 

call to higher service within three receive. And as this paper depends 

loathe. 

Art, thou hast many infamies. 

working here since the flrst of the and we who remain should be more ceipts for its upkeep, you will thu* 

But not an infamy like this. 

year, has gone to visit his parents diligent in his work, while the opportunity 

is ours. 

also assist us in retaining the p^ 

Oh, snap the fife and still the drum, at Winchester, Kansas, A, A. Logan's 

tronage of our advertisers. 

And show the monster as she is! 

—Richard le Galllenne. 

ALL HER FOUR 8(L\S KILLED 

French Woman Learned Fate on 

Inquiry at Information OfBce. 

Paris, August 19, 11:10 a. m.— 

A woman with four sons in the 

French army today walked slowly 

down the steps of one of the municipal 

offices where relatives are informed 

officially whetlier soldiers 

are dead, wouncled, or unreported 

Slie was exceedingly white, but her 

emotion was greater than could be 

expressed in tears. A friend came up 

quickly and said: 

"Have you good news I am so 

glad my Jean is safe." 

''Yes; they are all safe," was the 

reply. "They are safe in the arms 

of the Father. I am proud to give 

all to the cause." 

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Vol. 61. 






the kids! I couldn't get a stroke o' 

work nowhere." 

"O!" she cried again, and rushing 

to a desk began to pull out the drawers. 

A sparkling brooch, rings, a roll 

of banknotes—she offered thein eagerly. 

A WATCHMAN'S JOB. so much depending on it. Poor Biddy "Yes, thank God!" 

By Mrs. Mary A. P. Stansbury. cried so bitterly when she told me of A BATTLE POR LIFE. 

"Take them! take them! i wish 

The day was keenly cold and a her mother's illness that I hadn't the The man lifted the baby with there were more!" 

shrewd northwest wind whirled heart to keep her back. It isn't as if strange gentleness and laid it across The man moved backward, dra-svlne 

clouds of finely comminuted dust I were in the least afraid. Baby and his knees. A mass of damp tumbled himself up. > 

along the frozen surface of the I will sleep snug as two bugs in a curls clustered about the small, "No, ma'am, I won't take any!" 

ground. The driver of a huge 'coalwagon,. 

drawn up in a narrow alley, will be over." 

the blue eyes. The tiny clenched the whole world in my handit 

rug and, before we know it, the night fiushed face and a dull glaze obscured "But you saved my baby! if i had 

was discharging his load of black "That's my brave girl! And see hands fought the air and ever hoarser wouldn't pay you for that!" 

diamonds through a basement-window here,. Mary, if I carry this deal came the strangling breath. 

"That's just it, ma'am. You don't 

and whistling at 'his chilly task. The through as I hope to do, I wouldn't In a moment the mother had returned. 

Her hands were shaking and the time I was holdin' the boy in my arms 

understand, I can't take pay. All the 

cheerful sound attracted the attention wonder if you should get that bracelet 

you admired so much!" 

water splashed upon the tray she car 

I was livin' over the time when me 

of a second man slouching aimtessly 

along the opposite side of the street. The face of the man in the shado\< ried. The man gave her a keen look. an' Maggie brought our little Tom 

He paused a moment and crossed grew yet darker. 

"Non o' that, ma'am!" he said 

over. 

"iBracelets!" he muttered, "and us sharply. "This here's a tight 

"Say, pard," said he, approaching —starving!" 

squeeze!" 

the great truck, "could ye use a He shifted his position slightly for The woman's slender ligure straightened 

as to the stroke of a whiplash. 

helper" 

the relief of his numbed limbs. Suddenly 

he started leaning eagerly for 

'^Can you save him" she gasped. 

The grimy laborer straightened his 

bent back, leaning upon his heavy ward. 

"No, I can't—not alone! Bnt workin' 

together—me an' you—I allow we 

shovel. 

Slowly his expression changed. 

"I can't say as I 'could," was the Something strange and sinister min 

can. Only you can't let go of your 

answer. "Work's so terrible scarce 

and val'able that I can't afford to 

split up a job. There's the missus an' 

the kids, ye see." 

The other's face fell. 

"I'm in the same fix" he explained, 

"only worse. Since Smith & Howard 

shut down a month ago I haven't 

been able to get so much as a smell 

of a job. I've traipsed the streets— 

miles an' miles every day. I tell ye 

it's fierce when a man able and willin' 

to work as I am, can't git a stroke 

to do. My wife's sick, the rent's past 

due, an' there wasn't a whole loaf 

this mornin'. I'd about as lief jump 

off the bridge an' end it all as go 

home!" 

After the wagon had rolled jolting 

and rumbling jaway, the idle man 

still lingered, sheltered a little from 

the searching wind and screened from 

the sight of passers-by in a shallow 

recess of the wall. He shrank closer 

to the brick as the early lamplighter 

approached upon his round, 

"If a 'cop should see me, he'd make 

me move on," he said to himself bitterly, 

"I'm tired o' movin' _on. Pushed 

an' crowded an' kicked like a stray 

dog while the swells on the avenoo 

go streakin' by in their cars! What's "Do you know anything about babies" 

they ever done to deserve it And 

the women alongside of 'em in furs 

and diamonds—there ain't one of 'em 

as could beat my Maggie for looks as 

she was when I married her! An' now 

see her, poor thing! It's a shame!" 

UNGUARDED. 

At that moment the front door of 

the house opened and a gentleman 

emerged carrying a small portmanteau. 

The tones of his voice as he 

lingered on the porch came distinctly 

to the ears of the skulker. 

'It's too bad, Mary dear, to leave 

you alone like this. If I'd had the 

least idea ot Bridget's being away, I 

would have called off the trip. I've 

more than half a mind to do so now." 

"But you can't possibly, John, with 

gled with its rebellious discontent, 

transforming it, as with a premonition 

of guilt. 

The lamplight shining upon the 

basement-window, opened for the delivery 

of the coal, showed it to have 

been left unfastened! 

When the footsteps of the departing 

householder grew faint in the distance, 

the man crept from the shelter 

of the wall and disappeared. 

THE MAN ON THE LANDING. 

Some six or seven hours later a 

woman rushed frantically down the 

front stairway of the same isolated 

house, automatically pressing an electric 

button as she ran. In the sudden 

flood of light which followed she saw 

herself confronted on the firstlanding 

by a masked man ho'lding a revolver. 

"Stop! Don't scream!" he hissed, 

covering her with the weapon. 

Her only answer was to strike the 

him, the mother devoured with her 

eyes every relaxed line of the darling 

gleaming barrel aside carelessly as if features. 

it had been no more than a fieldglass. A voice broke the tense silence. 

The man sprang to seize her, but she "He'll be all right now, ma'am. I 

eluded his grasp. 

reckon I'll be goin'." 

"My baby's dying!" she shrieked. She started to her feet. The savior 

"I must have a doctor, and the teleophone won't work!" Then, whirling mask, was standing at her elbow. 

her boy, still wearing his black 

about,, she demanded: 

"No, no! • I forgot. How selfish I 

am! Stay with him, please until I 

"I should say so! I've got five!" His 

voice broke. 

She caught at his rough sleeve. 

"•Come with me then!" 

Her feet flew up the stairs, followed 

by the heavier tread of the burglar. 

Through the open door of a chamber 

came the terrible sound, which, 

once heard, can never be mistaken— 

the long, whistling Intake of a child's 

struggling breath. The mother fell 

on her knees at the bedside. 

"What is it" she wailed. "What 

never been ill before in his life, O! 

wuai shall I do" 

"Do just what I tell ye, ma'am. You 

go downstairs and fetch me some 

vinegar an' sugar an' a glass o' water 

an' a spoon. An' some spirits o' camphor 

an' sweet oil. Have ye got 'em" 

nerve. You've got to mind every word 

I say an' wait on me foot an' hand! 

Do you get me" 

"Yes, O yes!" she cried, and 

trembled no more. 

Then the fight began. The time, 

dead of night, the field, a lonely 

room, the combatants—on the one 

side a masked general suddenly appearing 

out of nefarious mystery, with 

his army of one, reinforced by the 

spiritual forces of love, courage and 

unflagging will—on the other, the awful 

"Shadow cloked from head to 

foot," silent,, implacable, the shadow 

of death! 

Was it an hour that had passed— 

or an eternity 

The child lay sleeping on the white 

pillow—the breath coming softly 

through his parted lips. Bending over 

come back." 

She was gone without waiting for 

his answer, to return in a few minutes 

with a bowl of fragrant, steaming coffee 

and a plate piled with bread and 

meat which she placed on a table with 

a gesture of invitation. 

She watched as he ate, 

"Why! you were famished," she 

said, 

"I hadn't touched a mouthful for 

twenty-four hours," he answered 

simply. 

"O! and that was why—" Flushing 

ails him'' 

and stammering, she left the sentence 

"Don't you know" said the man in unfinished. 

astonishment. "It's croup, ot course. "No. ma'am!" He spoke quickly. 

Hain't you got any medicine for it" "That wa'n't the reason. I'd never 'a' 

"No, no: Not one drop! He has done it for myself, but—Maggie and 

through just such another spell as 

that, I ain't never been much on religion, 

but I'll own up to prayin' that 

night, an' it did seem-, just when we'd 

lost hope, that God gave him back. 

But that didn't give me the right to 

disgrace him by givin' him a thief tor 

a father. I'm through with that. I 

couldn't even be tempted no more. If 

we starve, we'll starve honest" 

"But take a little—five dollarsjust 

a doctor's fee! You've earned it 

honestly." 

"No," he reiterated. "I'd rather not. 

You know what I came here for. Well, 

something's jacked me up, an' I've 

got an odd feelin' that my luck's 

changed. Anyhow I'm goin' to put up 

a game flght." 

He stepped to the bedside and look. 

ed long at the sleeping child. 

"He's a dandy lit-tle fellow," he said 

at length. "Would ye mind if I—kiss 

him" 

"Kiss him!" The mother's tone 

thrilled like a taut string. "If il 

weren't for you he wouldn't be here 

to be kissed!" 

The man stooped and touched the 

fair brow with awkward tenderness^ 

The boy stirred slightly, the light 

breaths parting his lips in easy 

rhythm. 

"t must be a-goin' now There's just 

one thing I'd like to have you, know, 

ma'am. I shouldn't 'a' hurt ye noways. 

I knew ye was alone. The gun was 

p, bluff." 

"Don't. I understand that—now. 

Won't you shake hands" 

Her soft, white hand lay for a moment 

in his rough palm. 

"And here is my husband's card 

with his office address. He will be 

at home after two days. He will help 

you find something to do." 

"Thank ye kindly, ma'am, an' goodby" 

HOME ,A.GA1X. 

He descended the stairs and passed 

out at the street-door. His tired hody 

responded to the stimulus of the food 

he had eaten, but his starving. stifled 

soul was at last feeding upon subtler 

nutriment. Unconsciously he held his 

head high and walked with firm step. 

It was a long way to the dingycrowded 

tenement which he had left 


September 2. 1914. 




PAUL'S ASSISTAXT. 

"These men are the servants of the most high 

God who show us the way of salvation." This 

was the message of the devil-owned girl who 

followed Paul in the streets of Philippi. And 

ive read that "Paul was grieved." Strange, was 

it not, that Paul should object to being advertised 

in that way AVhat the girl said was 

true. It was exactly what Paul -^vrinted the 

people on the street to believe. One might 

think that the girl should have heen in a missionary 

society. But Paul did not want to be 

advertised by the devil. He objected to going 

into that kind of a partnership even, when the 

devil agreed to preach the gospel. Jesus 

seemed to have taken the same view of Satan-'s 

help. When the devils confessed him, he ordered 

them out. Both Jesus and Paul acted 

on the belief that if they went into partnership 

with the devil in the Spring, even if they 

furnished the seed, that Satan would get the 

crop in the Fall. It seemed to have been for 

that reason that Paul broke up the fakii-'s 

business by healing the girl, even when it 

meant going to jail for him. Perhaps what 

Was unprofitable for Jesus and Paul is not 

profitable in Christian work now. 

EEPOET OF SYXOD'S COMMITTEE OX 

FOREIGX MISSION. 

The Report of the Foreign Mission Board is 

a great illustration of the sublimity of faith. 

Last year they asked for $30,000 for the 

Levant Missions and received $14,057; and for 

$20,000 for the mission in China and received 

$12,428: "Yet," they say, "we are not discouraged, 

for many are praying, the general 

quickening must come; making His people willing 

in the day of His power to support His 

work." Having accepted the resignations of 

three lady workers, they send their call 

for two physicians, two trained nurses, a young 

woman, an experienced teacher to take charge 

of the girls' school in Suadia, and six ministers 

fo be stationed, as circumstances demand. Believing 

that the Lord Jesus Christ is the divinely 

appointed King of Nations, the official 

Head of the executive legislative and judicial 

departments of civil government, and that the 

gospel which they preach is proclaimed, not 

only for the conversion of individual sinners 

from sin unto holiness, but for the regeneration 

of the domestic, commercial and political life 

of the whole people, they sent Rev. J. K. Robb 

,to Peking to present to the President of the 

Chinese Republic a petition, calling attention 

to the principles that should be written into 

every Xational Charter, and urging the claims 

of Christ as King of Nations upon the allegiance 

of China, with many a prayer that the 

'spirit of God would use it to exalt the name of 

Christ in the new Republic. 

lût the clima.\- of their faith is revealed in 

their appeal to the energy of prayer as their 

most valuable asset. Prayer makes us conscious 

of God as the Leader and Commander in 

tbe Enterprise of Poreign Missions. Prayer 

brings us into sympathy with the mind of God 

as to the missionary enterprise, and that vision 

inspires courage and confident hope. Prayer 

brings us into an attitude of total and glad 

self-surrender of the Spirit of Christ, and the' 

highest attainment in prayer is not desire, although 

that is the moving cause; not aspiration, 

although soul thirst for God is the animus; 

not praise although the Spirit of adoration 

is the sine qua non; but it is surrender. 

"Not my will, but thine be done," is the climax 

of prayer. 

Prayer moves the will of God in the missionary 

enterprise. And seeing the will of 

God is the power, it following that the chief 

factor in the success of our missionaries in the 

Levant and China is not tbe $50,000 asked 

for this year although that is a necessary condition; 

not a larger number of missionaries, 

although that is an indispensable prerequisite; 

but the prevailing intercession of Christ's loyal 

disciples. "The people that know their God 

shall be strong and do exploits." 

It is greatly to be desiderated that every line 

of the Report will be read by every member 

of the Church, that the touching incidents recited 

may kindle a flame of firein every heart 

and the scope and marvelous compass of the 

work done may be appreciated and the 

home churches obsessed with the enthusiasm 

of the missionaries. Their statistics are worthy 

of being double leaded. We have a present 

membership of 442 in the Levant. Combining 

with these the 331 native communicants, 

we are able to report a present total Church 

membership of 775 in our foreign missions, 

117 more than in Illinois Presbytery, 271 more 

than in Philadelphia Presbytery, and 33 more 

than the combined membership of New Brunswick 

and Nova Scotia, Colorado and Pacific 

Coast Presbyteries. These figures claim a 

more liberal support for the foreign ^voTk of 

the church. 

PRESIDENT WILSON'S PEACE MESSAGE, 

AUGUST 18, 1914, 

My fellow countrymen:, 

I suppose that every thoughtful man in America 

has asked himself during the last troubled 

weeks,, what influence the European war may 

exert upon the United States; and I take the liberty 

of addressing a few words to you in order 

to point out that it is entirely within our own 

choice what its effects upon us will be, and to 

urge very earnestly upon you the sort of speech 

and conduct which will hest safeguard the nation 

against distress and disaster. 

The effect of the war upon the United States 

will depend upon what American citizens say 

and do. Every man who really loves America 

will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, 

which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness 

and friendliness to all concerned. 

The spirit of the nation in this critical matter 

will he determined largely by what individuals 

and society and those gathered in public meetings 

do and say; upon what newspapers and 

magazines contain; upon what our ministers utter 

in their pulpits, and men proclaim as their 

opinions on the streets. 

The people of the United States are drawn 

from many nations and chiefly from the nations 

now at war. It is natural and inevitable that 

there should be the utmost variety of sympa'chy 

with regard to the issues and circumstances of 

the conflict. Some will wish one nation, others 

another, to succeed in the momentous struggle. 

It will be easy to excite passion and difficult 

to allay it. Those responsible for exciting it will 

assume a heavy responsibility; responsibility for 

no less a thing than that the people of the United 

States, whose love of their country, and whose 

loyalty to its government should unite them as 

Americans, all bound in honor and affection to 

think firstof her and her interests, may be divided 

in camps of hostile opinions, hot against 

each other, involved in the war itself In impulse, 

and opinion,, if not in action. 

Such diversions amongst us would be fatal to 

our peace of mind and might seriously stand la 

the way of the proper performance of our duty 

as the one great nation at peace, the one people 

holding itself ready to play a part of impartial 

mediation and speak the counsels of peace and 

accommodation, not as a partisan, but as a 

friend. 

I venture, therefore, my fellow countrymen, to 

speak a solemn word of warning to you against 

that deepest,, most subtle, most essential breach 

of neutrality which may spring out of partisanship, 

out of passionately taking sides. 

The United States must be neutral in fact as 

well as in name during these days that are to 

try men's souls. We must be impartial in thought 

as well as in action, must put a curb upon our 

sentiments as well as upon every transaction 

that might be construed as a preference of one 

party to the struggle before another. My thought 

is of America, I am speaking, I feel sure, the 

earnest wish and purpose of every thoughtful 

American that this great country of ours, which 

is, of course,, the firstin our thoughts and in our 

hearts, should show herself in this time of peculiar 

trial a nation fitbeyond others to exhibit 

the fine poise of undisturbed judgment, the dignity 

of self-control, the efiicienoy of dispassionate 

action; a nation that neither sits in judgment upon 

others nor is disturbed in her own counsels, 

and which keeps herself fitand free to do what 

is honest and disinterested and truly serviceable 

for the peace of the world. 

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SOilE THINGS IXVOLVED IN A FOR- 

FORWARD MOVEMEXT OF THE 

COVEXAXTER CHURCH. 

By Rev. Frank D. Frazer. 

.4 Point of Reference.—Movement is a relative 

matter. How shall we know whether we 

are moving—moving 

forward or -liackward 

By reference to Christ. Christ, who was tempted, 

yet without sin; holy, guileless, undefiled, 

separate from sinners. Christ, who came to do 

the Father's will,—to bear witness to the truth 

—^to seek and to save that which Avas lost. 

Christ, despised, rejected, crucified! Christ, 

the King of kings and the Lord of lords! If 

we are getting nearer Him, in holiness, in service, 

we are moving forward. If farther away 

from Him, we are moving backward. 

A Set of the Faoe.—Xo one can get nearer 

Christ with his face to the world. Tliere must 

be a turning from the world and from self toward 

Christ. This means a Ijreaking with the 

world. It costs a good deal sometimes. This 

means a bjiieaking wdth selfishness and evil 

habit. It always hurts. But the face must 

be set towards Christ.- There must be a willingness 

to come to him. Every choice and 

decision of life must be made with reference to 

Christ. For example, a choice of occupation, a 

choice of companions, with reference to Christ 

—a choice of the location of home with reference 

to the Church, His House,—a choice of 

the week's program of work with reference to 

the Sabbath, His Day,—a choice of reading 

and schools with reference to the Bible, 

His Book, "Turn us unto thee, 0 Lord, 

and we shall be turned." Our thoughts 

will be Christ-centered, all our plans submitted 

to Him. We will }deld ourselves unconditionally 

to Christ for obedience and service. 

Power.—Movement is the result of force, directed 

and applied to the thing to lie moved. 

This is a movement of dinners to God—a movement 

of "saints" for God. The movement of 

mountains is child's play in comparison. The 

power must be of God. "Xo man can come 

unto me, except the Father draw hiiu." As the 

power is divine, so also is the direction and 

control of it. It is applied by the Spirit 

of God. It is directed by the Spirit of 

God. It is directed according to the word 

of God. A forward movement is not a 

revival gotten up by man's strength that P];)cuds 

itself in feeling and fuss. It is "not by might 

nor by power, but hy my Spirit," saith the Lord. 

Lord, make us willing in the day of tliy power! 

Things Left Behind.—The firstindication of 

actual movement is that sonic things are lieing 

left behind. You've noticed it as yon sat in 

the car. To go forward without leaving something 

beliind is an impossibility. To go nearer 

Christ means to leave behind whatever stands 

between us and Him. There is sin between us 

and God. Therefore for the Covenanter Church 

to go forward without leaving sin behind is 

an impossibility. If you and I are in this forward 

movement, we will know it by sins left 


behind—not somebody else's sins, but our own. 

This will be the firstreal proof of actual movement. 

Attainment.—If there is forward movement, 

there is progress. We shall get nearer Christ, 

in character and in service. 

For His glory in us. We shall have a purified 

church. We, its members, shall be more 

'like Him, for we shall see Him more nearly as 

He is. This means personal holiness—obedience 

to His law in a true humility. It means a 

closer acquaintance with Christ through the 

means of prayer and study of His word, and 

hence, a knowledge of the principles of eternal 

trutli, and of the real nature of the kingdom of 

God. It will mean new life in the prayer 

meetings—no more neglect of family worship 

—no more neglect of the closet. No more silence 

when there is an opportunity to speak 

for Christ. 

For His glory in others. We shall have an 

intensely active church. Just what our service 

will be and its results rest with God. His 

Spirit will work with us as He pleases. But 

His will shall be done through us. His willing 

instruments. This much we know: We will 

certainly give a clearer and more consistent 

testimony to the whole truth of Christ, for He 

has said, "Ye are my witnesses." He said also,. 

"As my Father sent me into the world, even so 

send I you." Therefore we shall seek and 

save that which is lost. We shall lead others 

to Christ because we are moving toward Him 

ourselves. We never could do it while we 

stood still. We shall be tempted, but He is 

able to make us stand. We shall be despised 

and rejected, and crucified. But, we will not 

be ashamed of Plim. Then He will not be 

ashamed of us, and we shall reign with Him 

for ever and ever. 

REVIVAL AXD REVIVAL METHODS. 

HOW TO REACH MEN. 

"Pressing Home the Claims of Christ." 

By the Rev. J. R. W. Stevenson. 

Two things are essential in pressing home 

tbe claims of Christ. First, strong convictions 

concerning Christ's claims. One who is 

not thoroughly convinced of the sovereignty of 

Jesus Christ, that he is "governor among the 

nations," "Prince of the kings of the earth," 

"King of kings" as well as "Lord of lords" will 

not expend much energy in pressing home the 

claims of Christ as king. Likewise one who 

iloes not believe in Christ as Saviour of sinners, 

A\'ho does not "know whom he has believed" 

and believe that salvation is for others as well 

as himself, for even the basest of sinners, will 

do very little in pressing home the claims of 

Christ as the Saviour. 

The second essential is a strong desire to 

Ferve Christ, to do just whatever he would 

have us do. How strong must such desires be 

Strong enough to result in words and in actions, 

in efforts to save. 

You will pardon me if I speak of personal 

practice rather than of theory. Long before I 

knew of the term "personal work," I had this 

desire in my heart. When only a young man 

I «-as visiting in the home of a man for whom 

I had great admiration and affection, \7hen 

I realized that there were to be no "evening 

prayers," no "family worship," I sought for 

an opportunity to plead for the restoration of 

the family altar in that home. 

When in school I had a desire to speak to 

studentp who evidently were unsaved, bu* 

feared to attempt it lest I should not be received 

kindly. But when the attempt was 

made, I discovered that some were even desirous 

that I should speak to them of their 

soul's interest. 

I believe we should hold ourselves ready to 

respond to the promptings of the Spirit. One 

day as I looked from my window I saw a 

young man coming down the street and instantly 

was possessed by a great desire to do 

somjething for his salvation. There was no 

time to parley. Decision must be made at 

once. I met him at the gate and walked with 

him a short distance, pleading with him to 

consider Christ's claims. He was greatly moved 

but not yet ready to separate from evil companions. 

Later he made a profession of faith 

in Christ. When I had returned from the 

mission field, this young man came to see 

me. That time he prayed with me. No wornout 

form of words but a prayer from the heart. 

A part of it was thanksgiving for what I had 

done in leading him to Christ. I was not sorry 

then that I had pressed home the claims 

of Christ in that instance. 

When licensed to preach I Was sent to the 

new field at De Witt, Arkansas. A friend took 

me to "the Post" and while there we went on 

board a boat that was anchored. The boatman 

kindly showed us through the different 

apartments, but evidently was not a Christian. 

Xot finding words to address him I took from 

ray pocket a little book of selected texts and 

gave it to him. While in that field I learned of 

many who were ignorant of the Bible I procured 

a number of copies and placed them 

where they were needed either by sale or donation. 

At one home the woman told me her 

husband was at work in the cotton field. I 

went to him, sold him a Bible, and found him 

interested in his soul's welfare; we kneeled 

and prayed. The next Sabbath he was one 

of my most attentive hearers in an audience of 

perhaps two hundred and fifty. 

Recently, while on a train for a short time, 

an acquaintance entered who is a godless, world- ^ 

ly man. I gave him a place by my side and 

offered a silent prayer for help. I was astonished 

to find him so ready to listen to me. 

We must not expect always to know the results 

of our efforts. At one time in preachi^ 

far from home, at the close of the service one 

who was present said to me: "I want you to 

knofl- that father and I—in fact all of us--give 

you credit for bringing my youngest brother 

into tlie church." Yet I had only one opportunity 

and that was fifteenyears before. 

Jnst one more instance—and it gives me no 

comfort to relate it. Driving down street in *

•September 2, 1914. 


village, I saw a man at his own house and was 

moved with a desire to spcnlv to him l)iit passed 

with the thought of doing so some other time. 

There never came another opportunity. I suppose 

within an hour he was carried into the 

house luu-diiscious and lived only a short time. 

|'i)-silil\' soiiu' of you have been iieglectrul also. 

Let us heed the warning and be more diligent 

m pressing home tbe claims of Christ. 

When shall we coiniuoiice Most of us have 

iust t'xpi'i'iuneed a communion season. That is a 

ffood time to commence, .hist after communion. 

Aiuhew found his brother and "brought 

him to Jesus." Let us be more faithful in 

pressing home the claims of Christ. 

THE XEW YORK BIBLE SOCIETY. 

The illustration serves to show one feature of 

the \ery practical and varied work carried on in 

this great cit\ liy the Xew York Bible SiK-ii-ty. 

.-Vmong the leeeiit contributois to the work is 

the Seniiid Churcii, this city, Rev. A. A. Samson, 

pastor, which gave $4(i.0.j. Congregations 

or individuals desiring to aid the Society may 

send their gifts either to Rev. George William 

Carter, Ph.D., (ieiieral 

Sccretai-N. (i4 l>il)ie 

House, New York, or in care of the Cliristian 

.Xation. 

(Juo of the woikers has recently been visiting 

the hotels of the city that have never heen supplied 

with Bibles. As a result, the Sociely has 

now furnished the transient guest rooms of 

nearly every hotel with Bibles. Tliey have recently 

supplied •-'Oi hotels with (1,474 tJihlcs. 

Counting the liotels previously furnished with 

Bibles, they have provided a total of 370 hotels 

in Xew York City with .s-.'.S'.'ii Billies. The regular 

hotel population uf Xe\v York is estimated 

at (J0ll,O(H) and is a (-(instantly changing throng. 

A iireat multitude of people will see these Biljles 

and many individuals will find joy and comfort 

in the Word of Life. The Society wishes to 

thank those who have helped to provide the 

Bibles for these hotels. 

During the last fiscal year 338.00(1 volumes 

of .Scriptures were distributed. If each volume 

has been read by three individuals (and many 

volumes were read by scores), over a million 

people have been reached. The cost, including 

the price of the books, to reach each individual 

was less -than three cents. The cost of the distribution 

alone, not including the \alue of the 

books, was less than one cent. We venture that 

no Si.H-ictv is reaching such a large number of 

people with the Message of Life at so small an 

outlay per capita expense. 

A meeting of the Societ\- was held Julv ".Îst, 

following the Cûarterly Meeting of the Board 

of Managers, at which the following named 

gentlemen were elected managers of the Society: 

Joshua Lindley Barton, il,i)., of the Society 

of Friends : Hans P, Freece, of Fort Wa.shington 

Presliyterian Church; George H. i\lasfen, 

of the Broadwav Prcshyteriaii Church, and 

lf'>l".'rt H, Robinson, of the 3btli St, Collegiate 

Beformed Church. 

SKiaiA AND ITER NEIGHBORS. 

By Francis E. Clark. 

Dr. Chirk, in his iridr Iraveh. hd-'f had an 

opporiunilij to become irell acijnninted with 

tlie coiniiiiin iicojilc of eiislcrn I'Jiuope. 

He 

/••Ko/r.s- the honied of tlioxe upon whom the burden 

of iriir irill fall licarili/. He here glees a 

riosc eieic of tlic jicoplc in llic countries wlicnce 

came tlic .v;«(r/i- wliicli stnrlrd tttc great war conflaijrahon. 

he de.^cribe.s Iheir porcrtij and the 

load of pre.'ient la.rc.'i. 

Imagine a stale about one-third the size of 

.New York, with less than a third of her population, 

and scar(-ely a twentieth part of her 

wealth; a state of rugged mountains and dashiii.il'. 

crystal streams, whose arable land constitutes 

hardly oiie-(|narter part of its whole area; 

a state half of whose acres arc covered with 

tiuc Seib looks bai-k with a thrill of pride. 

This was in the early part of the fourteenth 

century, when her tenth ruler, Stephen Duslian, 

A\-lio called himself a czar, conquered almost 

all the territory now included in the Balkan 

States, and kept e\en the Turks of Constantinople 

awake for many a long night for 

fear that their great capital might fall before 

his arms. 

But this golden age of Ser\ia was as brief 

as it was brilliant, foi', only forty years after 

Steplien Dushaii jiroclaimed llimself czar, his 

siu-(-essor, Lazarus, was slain in battle, and 

Servia was wiped off the map of hhirope for 

iiKire than four centuries. The Turks overlaii 

the country to the banks of the Danube 

nnd far beyond, anil even today one sees 

iiK.sipies and minarets, now turned into Christian 

churches, in many towns of modern Hun- 

L'ai'v; towns like Pecs, where I have more than 

SEAMEN AND FISHERMEN RECEIVE THE BIBLE. 

Mr. Jones, a Newr York Bible Society Missionary, carrying the Scriptures to Fishermen, 

On September 30th he completed forty years of service for the New York Bible 

Society and this year he is making the largest distribution of Scriptures 

he has ever made. 

great forests of oak and walnut, whose immense 

herds of swine, half wild, root foi- the 

abundant mast; a people as poor as the poorest 

in all Euro]je, who live, for the most part, 

in little stone lints where a well-to-do American 

farmer would hesitate to house his pigs— 

imagine this, and you have a very inadequate 

picture of the little kingdom of Servia, where 

started the terrible conflagration which has involved 

most of Europe in a war the like of 

which the world has never seen. And yet there 

is another side to this picture. The people, 

if poor, are brave; if ignorant are liberty Iovmg; 

if bigoted are devout; if good haters, or, 

perhaps one had better say, bad haters, are 

vet steadfast friends, 

Servia. too, like Poland and Bidgaria and 

once attended a rousing ('hristian Endeavor 

(-(invention under the shadows of ancient minarets, 

A little more than loo years ago. after nearly 

lialf a millennium of Turkish rule, the 

national sjiirit of Servia revived, the iloslems 

were driven out, and, under the peasant king, 

Kara- (ieorge. and the swineherd prince, Milosch 

Obienovitch, who assassinated his predecessor, 

Servia was again put upon the map. 

For a hundred \ears she has had a checkered 

history, and has been saved from annihilation 

more than once by her powerful Slav friend, 

Russia, and once at least, in ls8."i. by her 

present po-iverful eneniy, Au>ti-ia-IIungary. To 

prevent Scivin from beinir utterly crushed by 

Bulgaria. .Vusfiia then interfered and saved 

even Croatia, has had its brief day of nation- her from a fate she riclilv de 'll for atal 

glory and conquest to which even now the tacking without reason her sister kingdom at


Vol «i. 

the instigation of her miserable king. Milan I. 

The assassination of his son, Alexander I, and 

Queen Olga, with all its barbarous, bloodthirsty 

details, is still fresh in our minds, as well 

as the events of the recent Balkan war in 

which Servia so greatly extended her territory 

at the expense of her ancient enemj', the Ottoman. 

The comparisons of Servia with Xew Y'ork 

which were given at the beginning of this article 

relate to her territory before the late war 

with Turkey. Just how many millions are now 

under her rule it is not easy to state, and it is 

still more difScult to predict the extent of her 

domain when this present cruel war is over. 

There is but one city of any size or importance 

within her borders—Belgrade, on the Danube—a 

city of perhaps 80,000 people, which 

boasts some ambitious public buildings, but 

wdiich is within easy striking distance of Austria-Hungary, 

on the other side of the Danube. 

Xisch is the next largest city, but a 

poor second to Belgrade. It is on the direct 

line from Budapest to Salonica., and many a 

traveler doubtless remembers with anguish a 

night spent in a dirty, bug-ridden hotel, while 

waiting for a train for the old city (Thessalonica), 

to which Paul wrote two of his immortal 

letters. 

. . •- 

WHAT THIS WAR MAY MEAN TO SER 

VIA AXD HER PEOPLE. 

Compared with her neighbors, Bulgaria and 

Rotunania, Servia is distinctly inferior in civili2Jation 

and promise for the future. The Bulgarians 

seemed to me of decidedly finer stuft, 

while Roumania, after a third of a century of 

peace and prosperity under the wise and beneficent 

rule of King Carlos and his queen (the 

poet Carmen Sylva)^ would take rank among 

the best of the smaller states of Europe. There 

are few more attractive cities on the continent 

in its architecture and its general appearance 

than Bucharest, Roumania's capital, and 

the splendid post office and other public buildings, 

the well paved, busy streets, the trim 

soldiers and gorgeous offieers, who swarm everywhere, 

speak of a prosperity and wealth 

which Servia has never known, at least since 

the days of Kara George. 

^Vhat will be the effect of the present war 

upon the future of Ser-ria and her people Who 

can tell It is, of course, possible that she 

may gain in territory and importance among 

the nations of the earth. 

Austria-Hungary, with Russia coming 

do-wn upon her from the north, and Italy neutral 

or hostile on the south, as Admiral' Mahan 

says she must be, evidently has more than 

she bargained for. It is reported that she has 

already withdrawn her troops in large measure 

from Servia to defend herself against a more 

formidable foe. 

But what about the people, the common people, 

so-called, not because they are really common 

or unclean, but because they are poor and 

because there are so many of them. 

Alas! They must suffer in any event whether 

victory or defeat perches on the banner of their 

king. Thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of 

them, will be left dead upon the battlefield, 

other tens of thousands will be incapacitated 

for life by wounds or disease, fields will be 

left unfilled, harvests ungathered, a multitude 

of humble homes will be tenantless, and the 

ashes will be cold on many a hearthstone as a 

result of this most unrighteous and senseless 

war. Taxes will be increased, the cost of living 

augmented, and the beggar's crust wiU be scantier 

because some war lords of Europe thought 

it an opportune time to humiliate some other 

war lords. 

It only adds to the horror of the situation to 

remember that Servia will not be the only sufferer, 

perhaps not the chief sufferer. Bulgaria, 

Greece, the new and tottering kingdom of Albania, 

as well as the great nations to the north 

—to all will come untold agonies that we in 

this favored land can scarcely realize. 

WAR HARD ON IMPOVERISHED BAL 

KAN STATES. 

Such a war is particularly hard on the poverty-stricken 

Balkan states that have scarcely 

begun to recover from the exhausting conflict 

they have recently waged against the Turk. 

With our boundless prairies and exhaustless 

mines and our millions of laborers, recovery 

from war would be a matter of months or years; 

with countries like the Balkan states, recovery 

will be a matter of many generations. More 

than a generation ago Paraguay waged a relentless 

war with Brazil and Uruguay. As a 

result, only 25,000 able bodied men were left 

in Paraguay at the end of the war; the women 

and children outnumbered the men ten to one, 

and that South American state, with its vast 

undeveloped resources, was set back perhaps 

100 years in its progress and prosperity. So it 

may be with little Servia and any of her small 

neighbors who may get involved in the present 

conflict. 

Comparatively few Servians have as yet 

come to our shores. Nearly 300,000 emigrants, 

on an average, come to America from the 

neighboring monarchy of Austria-Hungary, 

most of them, with the exception of the Magyars 

(Hungarians) are Slavs like the Servians. 

These Poles, Croatians, Slovaks, Slovenians, 

Ruthenians—all are Slavs, and blood kindred, 

of the Servians; so, -with this great multitude 

of Servia's cousins tn one country we cannot 

ignore our responsibility for at least the reflex 

influences that may elevate or degrade the 

Slavic races. Multitudes of emigrants return 

every year to their old homes from America. 

Some years of industrial depression in America 

see almost as many Austro-Hungarians return 

to their native land as come here. What 

these people carry back with them of good will 

depend very largely upon our churches and our 

schools. Some sections of the dual monarchy 

have vastly benefited materially by American 

money and American ideals. Alas! some 

places have been degraded morally by the notions 

of Godless license that the returning emigrants 

have brought with them from America. 

Within the borders of Servia, as her boundaries 

were drawn three yeajs ago before the 

Turkish war, but little missionary work has 

been done by Americans, but within the confines 

of her newly conquered territory the Am-' 

erican Board of Foreign Missions has long been 

at work. 

Monastir, in old Macedonia, has for many • 

years been an important mission oenter, with a 

strong church and Sunday schools, four Chi2- 

tian Endeavor societies, day schools and a highgrade 

institution for giris. Few of the people 

were Servians before the war, and few are Servians 

now, except - nominally, grudgingly and 

of necessity, because they are not allowed to 

call themselves Bulgarians and Greeks. Nevertheless, 

the Servian government has not interfered 

with the American work seriously in, its 

new territory, and this work is perhaps ahnost 

as little likely to be molested or curtailed as 

when the country was ruled by the Turks. An 

earnest Evangelical Lutheran teacher of my 

acquaintance who lives in Agram, Croatia, has 

been accustomed for two or three years to spend 

his summer vacation in a Christian Endeavor 

tour through Servia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Croatia 

and Montenegro. He is now on such a 

tour, and reports a great eagerness on the pari 

of the people in many places to hear the gospel. 

He has founded a number of little societies 

in places where no Protestant missionary 

ever went, and no evangelistic work has 

ever before been done. 

Within three days I have had a letter from 

Mm, written, to be sure, before the war began, 

telling of the many openings for gospel work 

he had found, and the many encouragements 

he had received. Surely, no peoples more need 

the prayers and sympathy of Christian men 

and women than those of the Little congeries 

of nations in southeastern Europe. In Slavic 

veins runs the blood of ancient saints and 

heroes. God grant that this strain may reassert 

itself.—The Continent. 

PRESIDENT WILSON DECLARES OUR NEU 

TRALITY WITH JAPAN AND GERMANY. 

Special to The New York Times. 

Washington, Aug. 25.—President Wilson issued 

a proclamation today declaring the neutrality of 

the United States in the war between Germany 

and Japan. War now exists between the following 

countries, as shown hy the proclamations issued 

.by President WilBon: 

Austria-Hungary and Servia. 

Germany and Russia. 

Germany and France. 

Germany and Great Britain. 

Austria-Hungary and Russia. 

Great Britain and Austria-Hungary. 

Germany and Belgium. 

France and Austria-Hungary. 

Japan and Germany. 

The proclamation issued today sets forth thfit 

"a state of war unhappily exists" between Japan 

and Germany and that "the United States 

is on terms of friendship and amity with the contending 

powers and with the persons inhabiting 

their several dominions." The proclamalloii is 

identical with those previously issued with respect 

to the other Governments at war. 

To the above there must now be added, to Dhub 

the record up to date: 

Austria-Hungary and Japan. 

Austria-Hungary and Belgium.

.September 2, 1914. 

A JfAMlLY PAPEIt 

Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson XII. September 20, 1914. 

THE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS. 

By Rev. Owen P. Thompson. 

Golden Text.—Inasmuch as ye did it not unto 

one of the least, ye did it not unto me. Matthew 

25:45. 

Lesson Text—Matthew 25:31-46. 

Time—April,-A. D. 30. Place—Mount of Olives. 


Exposition.—This account of the Judgment is 

not in the form of a parable as tbe former nart 

of the chapter is. It is the description of an 

actual event that is to take place. It may be 

that some question about the last sentence of the 

parable of the pounds led Christ into giving this 

account. 

What a time it will be for us all when we stand 

before God and hear judgment pronounced. On 

Friday evening there was often a spelling match 

at school. How anxiously each one waited till 

their name was called and how a thrill went 

through them as they realized that they were on 

the side that they expected to win or on the 

other. 

Can you imagine the time when you will stand 

before God with that great multitude and how 

anxiously you will watch one after another as 

they take their place among the saved or the 

lost And what of you -when your name is called 

Are you to thrill with unutterable joy or are you 

to feel your heart sink into the depths as you 

hear your condemnation 

There are many lessons to be drawn from this 

passage. We might notice first that it teaches 

the certainty of the judgment. A great many persons 

in the world today say that they do not believe 

in a judgment other than the working 

out of the laws of nature. A man judges himself 

and condemns himself to his rightful punishment 

or at least to all that he is to receive. But Christ 

says that there is to be a judgment in which he 

is to be the Judge and it is not a saying to he 

passed over lightly when we read, Prepare to 

meet thy God! 

God does not value time as we do but he doe^ 

value justice far more than most people in the 

world now seem to do. 

We are taught in this passage that there is a 

place of happiness which we commonly call 

Heaven. To .believe in Heaven and to have a 

hope of reaching that place does not mean as 

some think that we are dreamers and have lost 

interest in all practical things. It is a solid fact 

and it is a fact that will make one stronger and 

bettter in every way if it is looked at as it should 

be. 

Another thing that we are taught here is that 

there is a place of punishment. A great many 

say that they do not believe in eternal pui.ish- 

least of these my brethren yo have done it unto 

me. 

Sometimes we think that we do not have a 

chance to serve Christ. He shows us here how 

we are to do it. We mee-c with Christ in every 

one about us and our treatment of them is our 

treatment of the Savior. 

We serve Christ when we serve but a single 

soul. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto ONE." 

You are not wasting your time when you are 

interested in individuals and worKing with 

them. Men are coming more and more to realize 

that the most effective work is done with individuals 

and that the work with the crowd which 

seems so important when we read the figures 

does not mean so much in the end. I think we 

do not put the right value on a single soul. Christ 

said that a man's soul was of more value to himself 

than all the world beside and the soul is 

of more value to Christ than to yourself. 

We serve Christ when we serve the LEAST 

or the lowliest. "Inasmuch as ye have done it 

unto one of THE LEAST." You hear persons 

say sometimes tnat if they could only get this 

one or that one to come, the rest would be easy. 

They are depending on their help or their presence 

as an advertisement and forget that It is 

God's strength that will -win. How often the 

rich and the well dressed or the popular are 

sought rather than the poor and so called undesirable. 

It was not so with Christ. He sought 

the lost. 

We serve Christ when we serve those immediately 

about us. "Inasmuch as ye have done 

it unto one of the least of THESE." 

Your first duty is toward the person at your 

side. If several persons were drowning and you 

were in a boat would you row past some close 

at hand to save another far oft in the water 

But if you could row faster in your boat and 

there were others at hand to save tuose close, 

then ought you to go past in order to save 

others farther off. We are called sometimes to 

leave the salvation of those at home in the hands 

of others to go to foreign lands, but we are never 

called to leave one by your side without a 

chance to hear the gospel in order to take the 

gospel to those who are in foreign lands. 

We serve Christ when we serve his BRETH 

REN. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one 

of the least of these MY BRETHREN." 

Christ's teaching is plain enough as to those 

who are called brethren. Every one who is in 

need of a brother. It is our duty to help all. 

But there is a special sense in which this word 

brother can be used. It means one of our o.vn 

household. We have a special duty to those of 

There are far more angels than there are people 

in the whole United States,, "ten thousand times 

ten thousand and thousands of thousands," and 

they will all be with God. We will use these 

white pieces of paper cut out to represent angels. 

Will many people stand before God's throne on 

the Judgment Day,, Ellis "Everybody will be 

there." Yes, "Before him shall be gathered all 

nations." There will be so many you cannot 

imagine the size of the crowd. Everyone who 

has ever lived will be there, both good and bad. 

All who are in their graves—old and young— 

when they hear God's voice, will come before 

him, all that have been buried in the sea—all 

that are dead shall come and those who have 

not yet died. Could the earth hold them all, 

Alvin "No, they will have to meet in the air." 

Use these clothespins and sticks,, a great, great 

number, for all the people, and stand them in 

the sand before the throne. 

Did you ever see a flock of sheep and goats 

grazing together At this end of the table we 

will stand these cardboard sheep and goats in 

the sand. Use black for the goats and white for 

the sheep. This clothespin is the shepherd. Here 

he stands facing his flock. As they come toward 

him one at a time, with his staff he turns the 

sneep to the right and the goats to the left. Now 

he has all the gentle sheep grazing in one fleld 

and the goats in another. Jesus says the sheep 

stand for good people and the goats for bad. 

In this great throng before the throne, would 

it be easy to separate the good from the bad, 

Ellsworth -lou would think the bad could 

hide." But each one must come up, one at a time, 

and stand alone before God. Here comes a little 

girl like Mildred, who one day gave a thirsty 

tramp at ;the gate, a drink of cold water, just because 

she loved Jesus. As she stands before 

God he looks at her, then turns her to his right. 

Now comes a girl who turned a thirsty old man 

away from the door because she did not want to 

bother running to the kitchen for a drink. God 

.turns her to his left. This woman coming up, always 

gave food to hungry people,, even if she 

had to go short herself. God turns her to his 

right. This one put a sign on her gate, "No 

beggars allowed," and never in all her life gave 

food to a starving man. Where will she go, 

Marion "On God's left." Here is a boy who 

was given a new overcoat. On a stormy night a 

tramp shivered at his door. This boy ran with 

his nice warm coat to the tramp, and the next 

day went to school without any himself. As he 

comes before God where is he placed, Charles 

"On God's right." The next man who comes was 

wealthy. He always dressed warmly himself, but 

let his servants go out in the rain and cold without 

enough clothing to keep them warm and dry. 

He is turned to God's left. Now comes a man 

who visited those in prison., telling about Jesus 

and trying to help them. And here is a young 

girl who called on the sick and brought flowers 

and fruit. Both these are placed on God's right. 

But where is this man sent who would not go to 

see those in prison and this woman wno would 

our own household. It is often a neglected duty 

but it is one that ought to be especially pldasing 

to us. It is harder for many to speak to 

their own people in their home than to speak 

to strangers about their souls. 

ment Others do not believe in punishment at Now then when you think of doing some'-iing 

all except what comes to one through the working 

out of the laws of nature. They speak of the mind that they are not deserving of it and that 

for another and the thought comes into your 

Judgment Day as though it were a theory of the they have treated you in some way that was 

dark ages which no one holds nowadays except 

Lesson wrong, XII. or that they are your September enemies, 20, or 1914, that 

a few old fogies. That is like stretching a cloth 

not visit sick folk because it made them sad 

they are LESSON filthy and FOR loathsome THE CHILDREN. so that you are 

over a broken br'dge or a washout on the road. 

Yes, David, they go on God's left. This boy whg 

ashamed to By be Anna seen Pritchard helping them, George. then remember 

that THE they JUDGMENT are brethren OF THE of Christ NATIONS. and that 

It is all right to talk about but when you try to 

comes up now, felt sorry for new boys in town, 

go over it you find there is nothing in it. Christ 

and took them into the games. He was always 

you will count Matthew it an honor 25:31-46. some time to have 

does not preach theories. He speaks as one who 

a friend of strangers and made them happy. Yes, 

been We the will means talk today of bringing about the them time back when into God the 

has authority and Christ says that the wicked. 

Polly, God places him on his right. But this girl 

will family come and and the sit home as a of king God, on the his throne Father. to judge 

are to he punished in hell. 

who would say, "We don't -ânt that strange boy 

the The world. last What thing is that a king's I will throne speak of like,. in Joe this 

There is this interesting thing as it is given 

in our games," and who made strange lonely 

"A passage great is big that chair." the wicked Some thrones are condemned are beautifucause 

high they backed neglected chairs Christ of carved and not wood. because God's of 

be 

to us in the passage. It speaks of the place prepared 

for the devil and his angels. God made all 

places with those on his left. So the whole 

boys and girls stranger and lonelier still, God 

throne certain when evil actions he comes or flagrant to judge sins. the world, It was will for 

men to be saved a:nd the place of punishment 

crowd is divided. Some are placed on God's 

be sins far of more omission. beautiful We than often man forget can that make. what His we 

that the wicked are sent to is the place that was 

right and some on his left. 

throne have omitted will be to a do glorious often one. measures "Then our shall lack he of 

prepared for the devil and his angels. Those 

Now God says to those on his right hand, 

sit love high more upon than the our throne mistakes of his or glory." actual sins We do. can 

who have thrown in their lot with the devil in 

"Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom 

prepared for you from the foundation of the 

only Neglect use this and small ingratitude chair with is a harder high back. to forgive First 

this world will find that their lot is still cast in 

lay than a thick actual piece offence. 

wood on the sand tahle -for a 

with him and his in the world to come. 

world; for I was hungered,, and ye gave me 

platform, and place the chair on it. 

Another thing, to notice Is that the place of 

meat; * *-* and ye came unto me." These folk on 

God will not come alone, but with him will he 

the blessed is a place prepared especially for 

God's right do not understand. "Lord," they say, 

""into _ ness ooing dead. teaches sign stered way their preparing them shows inasmuch True The Let Jesus by the through of coming the humility. from next to that me service just faith place Jesus most as for speak God thing the some as to that ye and keenly of their Christ. had for plainly him. foundation Those happiness have a to form that we little Christ. a notice welfare special done who that The if then often is there saved because is Bihle feel works always interest faith and that the unto is fortieth their by teaches arranging ones and they are world. not faith characteriz 

one unworthi 

the love ministry who his are had verse,— of all but elect That sure sent 

min- 

for the are 

it "all in heaven the holy Bud angels." "More Are than there I could many count." angels these him from his to helping done drink and "when stranger, God Now the sick, games, of into replies, me, it of people, did God the poor unto boy Jesus,, man water, or and heaven. ye we least (Continued they naked,, turns gave "Inasmuch cursed, me." and visited the who, see and of all his boy to sick When you or for these God into helped overcoat those took hungry, as and prison, Jesus' woman everlasting the takes prisoners,, my page ye the lonely, Jesus, little have to brethren, his 10,) sake, and strange them fed girl flre,prepar- 

thirsty left, helped done and were the And cold over gave boy ye the "Depart hungry, ii tramp, so really you" and kind have with unto into the girl all a


FOR SEPT. 20. 


Share Your Blessings. Heb. 13:16- 

21. 

Psalms.—118:18-20, No. 315; 16:4-8, 

No. 29; 103:1-4, No. 273; 136:1-4, No. 

373; 98:1-4, No. 262. 

Parallels.-Matt. 5:6; Ps. 32:1-2; 

Ps. 119:1; Ps, 16:11; Ps. 25:12-13; Ps. 

34:8-10; Acts 16:34; Neh. 1:7; 1 Chr. 

16:34; Rom. 12:13; Eph. 4:32; 1 Pet. 

3:9. 

None of us realize how great are 

the blessings which God showers .upon 

us day by day. When we remember 

the condition of millions of people 

all over the world and then meditate 

upon what God has done for us, then 

we are led to asknowledge gratefully 

"The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant 

places; yea, I have a goodly heritage." 

TME CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

Spirit "shall teach us all things." 

We should thank God, that so far thine iniquities; who healeth all thy Again, "Howbeit, when he, the 

He has blessed our land with peace. diseases; who redeemeth thy life Spirit of truth, is come, he will 

According to newspaper reports, Emfroperor William has called out all men with loving kindness and tender mer 

clinging to the poison that stole 

destruction; who orowneth thee 

bling, nervous, physical wreck, yet 

guide you into all truth; for he 

between nineteen and forty-five. They cies; who satisfleth thy desire with shall not speak of himself; but 

away my strength. I mocked at 

must leave their peaceful occupations, 

laying aside the plow, locking It would be a heartless thing to 

Postum and would have none of it. 

good things." 

whatsoever he shall hear, that shall 

he speak." 

up the shop, for the fearful business lavish all these .blessings upon ourselves 

when so many are in need. 

cup of piping hot Postum for my 

"One day my sister substituted a 

Again we may quench the Holy 

of carnage and slaughter. Think what 

Spirit: 

it means to mothers, wives, sisters God earnestly desires us to share them 

morning cup of coffee but did not 

and daughters! Fathers and sons, with his other children, not so richly 

blessed as we are. "But to do good sures. It is possible to put out a fire 

2. By indulging in carnal plea 

tell me what it was. I noticed the 

whose strong arms should be supporting 

dependent loved ones, buckle on and to communicate, forget not; for 

lichness of it and remarked that the 

by throwing upon it material that 

the knapsack and march to the front. with such sacrifice God is well pleased." 

Let us give our means and time, 

not tell me I was drinking Postum 

'coffee' tasted fine but my sister did 

will serve to dampen it. It is not 

There, behind forts and breastworks, 

stand trained soldiers who deliberately 

turn their merciless guns upon the "Not what we give, but what we using a damp cloth. Take a cloth 

but above all, let us give ourselves for 

difficult to greatly reduce a blaze by 

for fear I might not take any more. 

"She kept the secret and kept giving 

me Postum instead of coffee un 

gray uniforms, and as the gun swings share,— 

of this kind and carelessly throw it 

back and forth, the scythe of death For the gift without the giver is bare." over the fire and see how -quickly it 

til I grew stronger, more tireless, 

reaps great swathes of courageous 

is greatly reduced. 

men. In millions of homes there will Prayer Meeting Topic 

got a better color in my sallow 

Xow brethren, let us think of our 

be heard -the quiet weeping of widows 

cheeks, and a clearness to my eyt^, 

and orphans for those who never will 

then she told me of the health-giv 

return, and instead of .peace and 

laughter and happiness, the black figure 

of poverty and anxiety will settle 

down. Death is now a common visitor 

in every hamlet in Europe. Hardly 

a home will be safe from its ravages. 

But turn to another picture nearer 

home. Shriver, in his book, "Immigrant 

Forces," tells of a boarding 

house he visited one evening. There 

was but one room. "From wall to 

wall, a line was stretched and the air 

was fetid with the odor of dank, drying 

clothes. Six double beds were 

ranged about the four sides of the an epistle is usual with the apostle. 

room. Ten men lived in this single Among these excellent and helpful 

room." The owner of the boarding exhortations, we find our text. 

house was groaning on one bed, his 

"Quench not tlie Spirit.'' The figure 

face twisted into a curse, because 

he had driven a pick through the employed is that of fire. Herein the 

tender ligaments of his foot. "Two Holy Ghost is likened to a flre,not 

little girls peered fearfully above the an uncommon figure for the Holy 

covers; the sixth bed belonged to 

Spirit in tbeBible. 

them. * * * On the next adjoining 

bed a woman was sitting. * * 

In our outline of this subject we 

She swayed her body to and fro, seeking 

to quiet, somewhat roughly at in which it is possible for us to 

hare mentioned a number of ways 

times, a little fretting, white and wizened 

baby. The baby was chewing at may do: 

quench the Holy Ghost. This we 

its hand desperately. It was hungry." 

The picture of this place—for no one 

1. By withholding suitable fuel. 

could call it a home—is a very common 

one. There are hundreds of 

thousands like it in the slums of our 

great cities and in the shadows of 

our packing houses. There are millions 

of igorant foreigners who were 

accustomed to the running brooks and 

green fields of Europe (for most of 

our immigrants are peasant farmers)" 

who now are driven mercilessly in 

hot, dusty mills, to return at even to 

cheerless, gloomy tenements. The 

child life in such a place must necessarily 

be dwarfed and stunted. 

But how different is our condition. 

Abundant food, recreation and amusement. 

Fresh air, shelter and raiment. 

Godly, loving parents, education and 

happiness. Friends, books and the 

Church of God. Then above all, Jesus 

Christ, our Savior, peace of heart and 

eternal life. How wonderful are our 

blessings! 

You remember how David tied his 

blessings up in bundles lest he might 

forget them. "Who forgiveth all 

SEPTEMBER 23rd, 1914. 

By the Rev. J. M. Johnston 

Subject.—"Quench not the Spirit." 

1. Thess. 5:19. 

1. By withholding suitable fuel. 

2. By indulging in carnal plea.- 

sures. 

3. By seeking only wordly ends. 

Parallel passages—Eph. 4:30, 

Isa. 7:13, Isa. 63:10, Ps. 51:11, 

John 3 :5, Gal. 4 :29, Rom. 8 :15. 

In the closing part of this chapter 

we find a number of short exhortations. 

This manner of ending 

There are different ways in extinguishing 

a blaze. This we all 

know from our own experience. It 

ma}- be done by withholding any 

more fuel. As soon as we do that, 

the fire begins to die down. It must 

ha\'e fresh fuel if it will live. 

Xow let us think of our attitude 

towards the Holy Spirit in the same 

light. One of the more frequent 

ways of quenching the Spirit is just 

to deny him any more suitable food. 

This may be done in different ways. 

Should we refuse to read and study 

our Bibles, should we refuse to go 

to the Sabbath school, should we 

refuse to listen to the preaching of 

the AVord,- then we would be withholding 

from the .Spirit suitable 

fuel. In the Gospel, according to 

John, we are told that the Holy 

treatment of the Holy Spirit in the 

same light. The man given to worldliness 

is not the one who shall be 

ing, nerve-strengtliening life-saver 

she had given me in place of my 

filled with the Holy Ghost. He is 

morning coffee. 

too carnal for the Spirit to take up 

"From that time I became a disciple 

of Postum and no words can 

his abode in him. The damp rag of 

a worldly life is resting upon him. 

do justice in telling the good this 

Let a crowd of Covenanter young 

cereal drink did me. I will not try 

people give themselves over to 

to tell it, for only after having used 

many of the social pleastres of our 

it can one be convinced of its merits." 

day and they simply make it impossible 

for the .Spirit to enter tb^m. 

Ten days' trial shows Postum's 

Dancing and going to theatres are 

power to rebuild what coffee has destroyed. 

some of the places which we have in 

mind. These things serve like a wet, 

Their names- are on the roll of the 

church and they go occasionally but 

that is about all. They are thinking 

all the time. about their worldly 

possessions, liow they can increase 

them. 

Now that is another way of 

quenching the Holy Spirit. That 

we may be filledwith the Spirit we 

must completely empty oiiiselves of 

the world, its pleasures and it possessions. 

In no sense are we to iiave 

our hearts set upon these things. To 

our mind this is one. of the frequent 

ways of "grieving the Holy Spirit.'' 

Let us, brethren, just empty ourselves 

of everytliing we know to be 

in any way offensive to God, and 

pray Him to fill us with the Spirit 

Let us be careful that in none of 

these ways we be guilty of quenching 

the Holy Spirit. 

SISTER'S TRICK 

But It All Came Out Right. • 

How a sister played a trick that 

brought rosy health to a coffee fiend 

is an interesting tale: 

"I was a coffee fiend—a trem 


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cold blanket to a dickering blaze. 

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3. By seeking only worldly ends. Instant Postum—is a soluble pow-^ 

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PRINCETON, INDIANA. America;" and even larger numbers of Oakdale; Rev. W. C. McClurkin DIES IRAE. 

The sixth annual convention "of o^ them are innstructing their agents and family of Coulterville; Rev. H. G. Hasten, O Lord, the dreadful day 

, , . ^. „ 4.1, to insure them in the Aetna. The Foster, wife amd daughter, Mrs. D. S. „„ . _ 

young peoples societies of the *t-, • ^ j i,* o j- j When the Makers of War shall 

*^ genuineness of this commendation of Fans and daughters, Sadie and °'"'" 

Illinois Presbytery was held in the ^j^^ ^^^^^^ j^ vouchsafed by the fact Lizzie, of Sparta; Rev. J. Boyd stand 

Reformed Presbyterian Church,, that one reader of Christian Nation Tweed of Beaver Falls, Pa.; and Rev. Below Thy feet at the judgment seat 

Princeton, Ind,, August 18, 19, 1914. who personally controls more than W. R. Irvine, wife and son, of Le- with the People on either hand! 

Tuesday evening a picnic supper was $200,000 of fire insurance annually, Claire, Iowa. In the afternoon a pro- 

^, , ,. ,, „„„„o-Q told the writer that as a result of the gram was rendered consisting of ad- , , , 

enjoyed on the lawn at the parsonage, . , ^ , , . , , t .y, ^ x, *v, • •*• • • f „,i The People who through the myriad 

•' Aetna Cos. busmess statements pub- dresses by the visiting ministers and ^ o . o ui^nau 

and a pleasant social time was spent jj^j^^^ j^ ^j^jg paper, he has given ord- representatives of the congregation years 

with the delegates. The following day gj.g ô his insurance broker to give and the hearty congregational sing- Have limped 'neath load and cham, 

was given over to the work- of the the Aetna all of it that they will ac- ing of the Psalms, led by an efficient .-^^vTiose tears and blood in purple 

convention. The following ofacers cept. We earnestly advise every choir. At the close a number not ^^^^^ 

, i^ J Tv/r -»/r„i,riiip ParKfin reader who is interested in absolute on the program was introduced when 

were elected: Mr. MelviUe Carson,. , , .,, ^ i-ou^ , j 'Will not have flowed in vaini 

., safe fireinsurance to read with great Elder W. iS Wilson came forward "^"' ^°^^''^** uoweu m vdm. 

Oakdale, president; Miss Anna Rem, ^^^^ ^^^ statement which is publish- and in a neat, humorous speech pre- 

Old Bethel, vice-president; Miss Mary ^^ ^^ ^^^^ week's paper. 

sented the pastor, who was presiding. Then they who were slain in battle, 

Preston, Sparta, secretary; and Mr. . ^ g^ck. Now it is somewhat discon- Qr stood on the scaffold high 

Paul Kennedy Bloomington,, treasur- COVENANTER YOUNG PEOPLE'S certing to be given the sack in such ' 

er In the Bible reading contest the UNION. an unexpected and public manner, ^^^ "^^^ ^""^ ^'^^''^ ^^"""^ ^^^ ^^'='' 

judges awarded firstplace to Miss Eva ^he C. Y. P. U., of Illinois Pres- and the pastor was rather at a loss Where the Kmgs m the dust shall 

'Murray,, of Oakdale, and second place ^^^^^.^ ^^^ j^^l^ at Princeton, In- how to reply, but when he had got- lie! 

to Mr. Paul Kennedy, of Bloomington ^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^ p^^p ^, ^^^ ,„j,tents and felt -New York World. 

The convention address was given oy ^.j^^jj. .^^^gight, he partially recovered . . 

Rev. J. M. Coleman, ot Bloomington, Program. Wednesday mornmg ses- ^^^ g^pêssed his gratitude as best LESSON FOR THE CHILDREN. 

his subject being "Enthusiasm." Mr. sion at 9 o'clock. Address of Wel- j^g could. Upon fuller examination, (Continued from page 7.) 

Coleman emphasized the fact that ^^^^ j^^^ Stormont, Princeton, Ind.; the sack was found to contain $57.00 ed for the devil and his angels; for 

God has accomplished great things by ^^^^^^^^ ^^ ^,,^^gg ^^ ^^^^„^^_ ^^. „, g„„, ^^g^jân money, Old Beth- ^^^^-'"""^fesf oV thrfef^dTn^t 

the use of a zealous few; also tn ^.^^^^^ Houston., Illinois; President's el congregation is noted for its gener- ^^^g^gtood either. They thought 

fact that a few with God are aiwaj-s ^^ , d i tdi • ^ osity, and a drought entailing almost themselves .pretty good. But Jesus 

a majority in eflaciency. It was a Address, Dale Russel, Bloomington, ^^^^^ ^^.^^^^ ^^ ^^^p^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ "Inasmuch as ye did it not to 

most excellent address and was ef- ind. ^^ ^j^^^^ it one of the least .of these, ye did it 

lectual in creating that which it ad- ^,,g, ,,g ,„„, ,g,ggg and devotion- J HSyln^ tMr'stfantfold an'^slck 

vocated, Christian enthusiasm. ^j exercises came addresses. Definite EVANS, COLORADO. and lonely folk they refused to help 

Mr. and Mr= Charles McElhinney ^ ^.^^ ^^^ ^ Peoples' So- We appreciated very much the Jesus. 

An Hotel 

And these 

Home 

shall 

Unrivalled 

go away inare 

enjoying a western trip,, vis^tmg ^^^ ^^ thoughtfulness of Synod in arranging ^ for everiastnig the Mother, Punish-n Wife ; but or h 

°"'-''""" 

nTsttfng 

" 

Kan 

• 

S ss ElUsIot; Illinois. The Part which the Young ô 

comfort 

meet this 

out 

year 

oi a 

on 

Dig 

«- 

Japanese 

fifth wedding 

siaso 

^^^^^l Daughter if^C Travelling ânt to stand Alone 

the 


Duguid 

Sterling, 

were here 

iân. 

from 

mi»b 

Oakdale, 

a, 

at- the Young People's Society may use 

anniversary. 

^.^^-^^^ that 

The 

seems 

day 

almost 

seems 

too 

to 

good 

have 

to 

^^^^ ^^^^ o^ qo^ jji the Judgment 

has 

tending 

returned 

the funeral 

from 

of 

a visit 

Mrs. B. 

with 

G. 

ner 

Mcpeoples' 

^^ prepare 

Society 

its Members 

Should Take 

for Efficient 

in Tes- ^^^^ 

^gg^ and 

.^^ 

yet 

demand, 

strong 


enough 

the folks 

to endure 

here. Day, GREAT help the poor and needy now 

mother 

Lean. Mr. 


Jacob 

sisters 

Schlamp 

in Ray, Ind. 

is taking 

She timony 

pgj.gQ^3^j 

Bearing 

-^york, Ella 


Royer, 

Reform 

Houston, 

Work, ^^^ 

for generations. 

willing to leave 

This 

the 

is 

whole 

but one 

celeof 

for Jesus' sake, 

was 

treatment 

accompanied 

at the 'Springs 

home by 

at 

her 

Frenc 

sis- ^^-^^^^ Warnock, 

^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ 

Coulterville, 

^^ ^_^^ N O R T H E R N 

Illi- bration 

^^^ ^^^^ 

to 

kindnesses 

Synod, dropped 

that we 

in 

have 

a few 

re- 

>Montclair, N- J. 

ter, 

Lick,. 

Mrs. 

Ind. 

Leslie 

Mrs. McGarrah 

MloNaughton,, 

has 

who 

return 

is ^^,^^ ^^^ 

^ 

obligation 

^ ^ ,. . 

to do 

„, 

Personal 

, ^ ,. 

evenings 

ceived from 

before 

the 


people 

had 

in 

a 

Evans.—Mr. 

jolly time. H O T E L 

visiting 

ed from 

old 

Chicago, 

friends. 

where 

^ 

she 

^ J-^^^;°;* 

spent sev- 

Evangelistic 

m Support of Religious 

Work, Pay 

Work, 

Davis.. 

Katie 

As 

ce^ 

a 

^^^ 

special 

^^bur 

remembrance 

J. McBurney. 

of that evhas 


eral 

returned 

weeks visiting 

from Columbia 

her daughter. 

uniyer 

Carson, 

6 

Oakdale, Illinois. 

,. 


' 

Mov- 

^. ^ ening, we have been getting much 

New York City 

sity. 

Mrs. 


S. R. 

his 

Davis 

family 


from 

daughters 

Bloommgton. 

spent j^^^ 

Princeton. 

picture 

Indiana. 

Menace, 

Methods 

Ruth Smith, 

which 

••i-**Born 

f,^^ 

in 

^^ 

Evans, 

^ 

Colo, 

j^p^^^^^ 

on 

^^^gg 

Aug. 

9, few days in Oakdale visiting rela- gigg^jj^gjo^ mdiana. The Baneful 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. ALL OUTSIDE ROOMS 

tives, and were present at the instal- 

^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^.^ ^^^^ McBurney, Charles Reed. 

Room with Bath 

P 

lation of the new pastor. Rev. W. u. , , , „ , ., ' 


Ferguson. Mr. John Carithers is mak- the Youth, Delegate from Selma, Ala- TOPEKA, KANSAS. 


ing extensive improvements on his bama. .Mrs. A. I. Robb has been quite ill 


city property. We have had frequent ^^ ^^^ evening after devotional ex- for the past week, but we are glad 


rains and cooler weather recently. ^^^.^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ Young to report she is improving. The 

The peach crop is abundant m this „ „ . . „ » , * t „„Ar.r Topeka congregation has greatly envicfnity 

^^°P^" °' "'^'^°^' Presbytery, Leader, .^^^^ ^^^.^^ ^^^ ^ ^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ 

. Mrs. John Peoples, Princeton, Indiana, ,^.^j^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ past year. They 

WHY THE AETNA FIRE INSUR- pjijie Reading Contest, Delegates .^m ^q greatly missed as they will 

AXCE COMPANY GROWS. ^^^^ g;^ Congregations participating, soon leave us to resume their work c^pg ^^^ discrimination are exer- 

The facts which the Aetna's State- ^^^^^^^^^^ Address, Rev. J. M. Cole- in China, also baby Jean, who has ^^^^^ .^ managing the advertising dement 

sets forth are significant oi ^, . , ., ,• won many friends during her stay. J. . M-tion and 

Ibility, and the figuresclearly show man, Bloommgton, Indiana. ^ ^.^^ J^^^.^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ partment of tbe Christian N^* o", a^^ 

what a tremendous factor this com- r,r^nT.r CONGREGATION (Continued on page 11.) we must be first convinced tn 

nanv is as a protection against loss OLD BETHEL CONGREGATION. ^ ^^. ^.^ , nr i . • advertiser is worthy of confidence 

brfire Of the material possessions of Old Bethel congregation gathered «-teofÔh.,atyot Toledo | ,nd patronage before his order Is ac 

t'he country. And the prompt and at the church on Tuesday, August 25, ^f,^-^J,-«^-'Srp!r4:|errao-X I'j; we .annot agree to becon,^' 

helpful way in which l"-- -« ^J for a congregational dinner. The day ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i y ^ l ^ ^ - ^ ; ^ ll^rLo^lol to adjust petty misunjusted, 

has always the one^^-^ î,^ was wet, but the rain did not serious- --/,OKE hundkeddôllars^^^^^^ guarantor, "- »» ^-^J- P ^ 

T Aâ" Of'^nZe Who has had a ly interfere with the attendance, nor cu.edby.heuseo^H.^.'SCATAKgHCURK. -^-ândings ut . ^^_^ 

os's WM h his Company insured. It dampen the good spirits of the peo- ^^^^:^^^l-t^^^^^^S;^. 2]]'^ê 'aT^ZZ service 

Tan b" said. They always come back. pjg. The dinner was fully up to the ^Sea,) ^.W.^^Ê^.o^.^ lad.y rend r any ^'""^ ,êrs in 

Qr, that our half million readers are tandard and skillfully served. The Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and In his dealings wiin

September 2, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

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MARINE DEPARTMENT 

E. 

RALPH 

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THOS. K. (iALLAGHER, General Agent. 

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W. H. BREEDING, General Agent. 

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CII1C-V(tO, ILLS., 175 AV. Jackson Boulevard. 

NEW YORK, 63-65 Beaver Street. 

BOSTOX, 70 Kilby Street. 

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SAX FRAXCISCO, 301 California Street. 

89 

regular mid-week prayer meeting the 

13th, giving his lecture on National 

Reform. A son recently came into 

the home of Mr. and Mrs. James R. 

Another 

agentmade$3027 in eight months. Anothermakesover$4000everyyear. 

Our goods are easy to sell. With our line, you can supply the entire household, 

men, wonien and children. Klean Knit Underwear and Fibre Silk Hosiery have a 

'»g the attendance. Rev. Dodds has now visiting in Olathe. Miss Mitchell 

reputation for superior wearing quality, superior fitand superior style everywhere. 

Wn of great assistance to the mission also had as her guests for a couple of 

Eighteen years of manufacturing yi«jWj',g-ooiis have madeus the largest concern in 

children 8it.ce his coming among us. He fits days, Mrs. Maggie McCaughan and 

the world selling knit goods directto the consumer. Agents wanted in every town. 

every Wednesday afternoon. 

'n teaching almost them any from place, the teaching Bible, besides when a daughters, of Eldorado. Kan. Mr. 

It is a refined and pleasant business. 'Write today for our free catalog and full 

preaching substitute is every needed, other meeting Sabbath with after the Remo Robb, who spent the summer in 

details. We protect agents in territory and make prompt delivery. 

Winchester, has returned. He, with World's Star Knitting Company 

Sabbath School. Mr. S. G. Thompson. 

his brother George and sister Alice, week prayer Department meetings 502 are always ex- accommodate Bay the City. people, MicUgan Miss Irene 

the superintendent, has returned from 

will spend the winter in Quinter, Kan. ceptionally well attended, the lecture Coulter afterwards leads the people in 

"•s vacation, which he and his family 

Miss Emma Wylie spent a couple of loom being no longer large enough to practising the New Psalter tunes. 

SMnt in Ohio, and is on duty as be 

weeks with her sister, Mrs. Will Martin, 

pon. the of J^mes Eskridge. 

of last Denison, R. three Patterson Mrs. has weeks. heen Ambrose and The with his mid- fam 

Pattersonily 

her 

fore. Miss Elma Holmes spent her vacation 

among the Ozarks in Arkansas, 

Miss Elizabeth Woodburn is spending 

a month at Lake Winona, Miss Eleanor, 

who spent her vacation in the 

Patterson, to whom they have given 

the name Roger Sleeper; also a son East, has returned home. Our communion 

has been set for September 

to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill, who was 

given the name of Frank. Miss Mahel 

Holmes, Miss Elizabeth Woodburn will be the first communion he and 

13. Rev. A. I. Robb will assist. This 

and Mr. Theo. Reed attended the his family have had together since he 

wedding of Arthur Dill and Isabella began his work in China. Miss Sue 

Edgar at Sterling, Kan., July 28th. McClelland is here on an extended 

Miss Oneta Boyle and Miss Mary visit with her brother, Elder F. L. Mc 

Lyons are the delegates chosen to attend 

the Presbyterial Y. P C. U. Con 

"Aunt Sue" with us. Mr. 

Clelland. We are always glad to have 

Lamoine 

vention, which meets at Stafford, Kansas, 

the 18th and 19th of August. Miss operation at Stormont Hospital, a 

McClelland, who underwent a surgical 

Clara McClure. of Los Angeles, California, 

recently spent a week among and we hope to see him out in a short 

couple of weeks ago, is home again 

her friends in Topeka. Miss Kerr, of time. Rev. Isaiah Faris is home after 

Olathe. Kan., worshipped with us on an absence of several weeks. Mrs. 

'he 16th. The workers at the Irving Coulter,, of Minneapolis, Kan., spent 

Place Chapel are still busy. The attendance, 

which during the hot weath 

family. Mr. Norman Mitchell, of 

a week with Rev. D. H. Coulter and 

er had fallen away to some extent, is Bellefontaine, Ohio, made a visit last 

beginning to pick up. A red and blue week to his aunt, Miss M, S. Mitchell, 

contest has been started for increas- and sister Helen. He and Helen are 

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Who 

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A woman who would be glad of an easy, profit- f 




Call her attention to this advertisement. Thousands 

of women are making money selling A'&a» 


is her opportunity. We want aa agent in 







One woman with a child to support sold $210in one week.

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 1 

Acknowledgments for China Relief Fund 

GRAND TOTAL TO DATE, $1,089.91. 

Dr. ,S. A. S. Metheny says: The following is an extract from a letter 

received August 12th from Rev. D. Ray Taggart, of our Cliiiia Mission. 

It bears the date of July 8, 1914: 

'•The flood has hit us fairly hard here. The damage to mission property 

will probably be $300 gold, or maybe worse when painting is done. 

It was about four feet deep in our dining room. We are trying to find 

out the needy Chinese and pay them while they clean up their own 

homes. We have some famine money that has been in the treasury for 

some years, and now seems like a good time to use it. Our district is 

high enough that Chinese will not sulfer like they will further down the 

river. I am going up river tomorrow, and will try to find how they are 

faring there. It is the largest flood since 1784, and we hope it will be 

that long before there is another. Some of our furniture looks pretty 

bad, but that is not even an incident in the general sufEering.'' 

S. A. S. METHENY, Treasurer, 

617 North Forty-third Street, 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

S. A. S. Metheny. Treasurer, acknowledges 

receipt of the following 

contributions for this work, up to 

and including August 27. 1914: 

Rev. A. A. Samson $10.00 

Mrs. S. A. Casey 5.00 

Miss Lydia Mcllvaine and 

Miss Lizzie Shaw 10,00 

R. W. Dougch l.Oe 

Miss E. Quattlander 1.00 

Montclair Cong 20.00 

Mrs. R. M. Sommerville 50.00 

Mrs. F. M. Foster 2.00 

Miss A. E. Willson, 1st Phila. 5.00 

Miss Emily Willson, 1st Phila. 5.00 

"Cash" 25.00 

Miss M. Watson 2.00 

Mrs. Alex Adams 2.00 

Mrs. James Kerr 1.00 

Miss Margaret McClellan .... 5.00 

Rev. Frederic F. Reade 3.00 

Mrs. R. J. Bole 5.00 

Allegheny Cong 4.00 

Chicago Cong 2.00 

Millers Run Cong 37.30 

Superior Cong 3.00 

'Geneva Cong 10.00 

James Carlew 100.00 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry O'Neill . . 100.00 

J. M. Balph, Beaver Falls 5.00 

M. A. Coulter, Olathe 1.00 


1st Newburgh Cong 23.25 

Mrs. M. E. McKee, Clarinda 25.00 

James Milligan, New York, N. Y. 10.00 

Miiss Lizzie Kessel 

G.OO 

J. A. Bowes, Los Angeles .... 10.00 

Rev. Paul Coleman, Blanchard, 

la 5.00 

Winchester Cong 70.00 

"Some Friends Who Are Interested 

in Missions 20.00 

Hemet Cong 10.00 

A WATCHMAN'S JOB. 


on vain quest in the gray of the previous 

morning,, but he reached it at 

last and climbed to the poor place he 

called home. Huddled together for 

warmth in the fireless room his children 

were sleeping, but a pale, wakeful 

woman raised her elbow, turning 

an eager face toward the door. 

"O Jim! I'm so glad you've come! 

I worried so." 

"I'm all rig'ht, Maggie. I got a job 

as watchman." 

"But you didn't promise for more 

L. M. Samson, Hemet 5.00 

Wilkinsburg Cong 10.00 

Mrs. R. C. McKee, Pittsburgh 10.00 

Mrs. Ella M. George, B. P. Pa. 5.0(1 

Rev. J. B Gilmore, York 5.00 

J. D. Forsyth, New Galilee .. 1.00 

Rev. G. A. Edgar, St. Louis .. 5.00 

The Misses McKee, N. Y. City 2.00 

C. E. Syracuse Cong 12.50 

"A Friend in Canada" 5.00 

"A Friend," Almonte 3.00 

Miss Elizabeth Allison, West 

Hoboken, N. J 1.00 

Topeka Cong 15.50 

Chas. and Bertha Dunham, 

Vancouver, B, C 2.50 

united Miami Cong 50.00 


Ut^ca, Ohio. Cong 

G.OO 

L. M. S., 1st Beaver Falls .... 5.00 

Seattle Cong 15.00 

Lochiel Cong 11.55 

Denison Cong 37.00 

W. M. S. and Members of Los 

Angeles Cong 70.00 

B. E. Cong., Pittsburgh, per R, 

M. S 6.00 

James Carson. Denver, Colo,. 

per R. M. S 5.00 

White Lake Cong 16.25 

L. M. S. Almonte Cong 10.00 

L. M. S. Greeley Cong 10.00 

Almonte Cong 30.00 

Mrs. Lizzie McElroy, Quinter, 

Kans 5.00 

"A Friend," Quinter, Kans 5,00 

L M, S, Long Branch Cong. 12.00 

Miss Margarite McCune. Wilkinsburg 

Cong 5.00 

Miss J. A. Euwer. Parkdale. 

Oregon 45.00 

Walton Cong 54.00 

"A White Lake Covenanter" 5.00 

than one night, did you" she asked 

anxiously. 

'No, I didn't, but why shouldn't I 

have" 

"Because—because—O Jim dear. 

Come here and let me tell you!" 

He crossed the room to her side. 

"What d'ye mean, Maggie What 

ails ye, my girl" 

"Jim, a messenger came here yesterday 

afternoon from the factory. 

They're goin' to start up again tomorrow 

and—the foreman wants you for 

your old place!"—N, Y, Christian .advocate. 

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THE LIGHT IN THE WINDOW. 

How the "Book of Fables" Became 

the Book of Truth. 




The Old Arm Chair.' 

By Edgar White. 

The silver-tongued speaker had just 

left the "opera-house" in the big min. 

ing town, where he had scored a distinct 

triumph on his lecture, "The 

Book of Fables." 

"The Book of Fables" was the Bible. 

The lecturer was a well-educated, 

plausible infidel. He had spoken in 

many places on the subject, and, from 

the cold cash side, had succeeded. His 

lectures paid him. A clever pressagent 

travelled some days ahead, and 

prepared the way. 

Mr. Montague was a gentleman of 

pleasing personality. His voice was 

good, and he spoke with every evidence 

of sincerity. People credited 

him. with being honest in his views. 

Wben he had finished this night, 

many crowded around, eager to shake 

his hand. 

"I am in no sense an iconoclast," 

he smiled. "What I want, what you 

want, is the truth. That is what I 

was trying to tell you to-night." 

Many honest, hard-working men returned 

to their homes that night with 

their faith shaken. They had listened 

attentively, as their manner was, to 

this master of language; and it seemed 

to them, as it had appeared to wiser 

men, that he had made out a case. 

Under his keen analysis those quaint 

old stories of the Bible fell like a 

house of cards; they were wanting in 

probability. Samson and the lion, 

Jonah and the whale, David and Goliath, 

were less plausible than fairy 

tales; human intelligence would yet 

arise the world over, and stamp them 

as myths. 

'The silver-tongued speaker had 

sown deeply the seed of distrust. 

What would the harvest be in that 

great mining-camp 

The east-bound train to the junction 

was late several hours. Six miles 

away the junction was, and Mr. 

Montague had to make it in time to 

catch his other train, or he would 

miss the next night's date. It was a 

bright moonlight evening, not very 

cold. Mr. Montague was a strong 

man, and a walk of six miles was 

nothing to him-. He could easily make 

it in an hour and a half, or less, and 

would be on time for the other train. 

The exercise would do him good. 

The country was rough, a characteristic 

of mining-sections. The road 

sometimes run over high fills, then 

through deep cuts or around hills. In 

a valley was a light which appeared 

to be close to a cottage window, like 

a beacon the fisherman sets for the 


men at sea. 

Presently Mr. Montague heard approaching 

in the distance a westbound 

train. In the still, clear night 

the rhythmic clatter on the rails was that purpose only the good God 

carried a long way. Now and then knows. But so long as there was 

came the hoarse warning for a roadcrossing. 

The electric headlight 

sparkled like a star far down the 

track. 

His mind on some novel turn to a 

certain portion of his lectuire, Mr. 

Montague was walking along almost 

oblivious of his surroundings when his 

foot struck an obstruction across one 

of the rails. 

The first thought was that the carcass 

of som.e animal had been thrown 

on the track, and he was about to try 

to remove it when a closer look revealed 

to his horrified eyes a man, 

with head squarely across the rail! 

Dead To every appearance it 

seemed so. 

The author of "The Book of Fables" 

bent down, and in his methodical 

manner was feeling for the man's 

heart when he was startled by a terrific 

blast that seemed delivered right 

by him. It was the alarm-whistle of 

the engine. 

Then the man in Mr. Montague 

awoke, and he seized the recumbent 

figure by the shou'lders, strained heavily, 

and succeeded in removing the 

man from- the track just as the train 

slid by on locked wheels. The air 

hissed fiercelyas the brakes were released 

and the train sped on. Having 

seen that the two men were safely on 

the roadside, the engineer of the fast 

express dared not tarry to Investigate. 

"Mother!" 

The man—boy, rather—looked dazedly 

into, the face of the stranger who 

had saved his • life. Then he glanced boy," she said through her tears, "and 

at the disappearing tailJlights of the got out of bed to pray God to bring 

fast train, and shivered. 

"V/here was I" he asked. 

"On the rails," replied Mr. Montague. 

"Had you been injured" 

"No—drunk." 

"Where do you live" 

you safe home to me. And He's done 

it, Joey; He's done it!" 

• * * 

"Friends, you will think it a strange 

thing that I should return to this camp 

and call you back to hear me again," 

"Down the road—in a hollow— said the lecturer the following evening 

there's a light in the window." 

"I saw it." 

"Mother—she put it there." 

at the same "opera-house" where 

he had spoken'the night before. "But 

for me I regard this as the most important 

duty of my life. Last night 

The boy moved but unsteadily, still 

shivering. 

each ot you paid fifty cents to hear 

"If that train had run over me. it me tell yo-u about 'The Book of 

would have killed her," he said. Fables.' As you pass out to-night, I 

Mr. Montague figured a bit. He want each one of you to stop at the 

would miss the train he expected to ticket-window and get his 

take, but maybe in the morning he back. If I kept it, it would 

money 

burn 

could get a motor-car in the miningtown 

to take him across the country 

in time to meet his appointment. 

"Come," he directed, taking the 

boy's arm; "I'll go home with you." 

The boy accepted the offer, treat 

ing it as a matter of course. In spits 

of the shock the liquor still held 

sway in his brain. He leaned heavily 

upon the lecturer, and frequentlv 

stumbled 

"Must bave been awful drunk," he 

apologized. 

"You'll soon be all right,," encouraged 

Mr. Montague. 

It was slow work, but in time they 

came in sight of the little cottage 

down the valley, with its light burning 

through the night to guide the 

wanderer home. How many times the 

lamp had been filled and emptied for 

need, it is certain that light woull 

burn. 

"Sometimes when it's foggy or 

hazy she comes out and swings the 

lantern," the boy told his companion. 

In the clear moonlight Mr. Montague 

could see that the boy was a 

well-built, strong young fellow, with 

curly hair and a countenance that 

might have been attractive hut for 

the drink-dulled eyes and dirt-marks. 

"Does—do you often come home 

this way" asked the lecturer. 

"Yes. But this is the last time." 

For a moment the dull eyes lighted, 

and there was a different look on the 

soiled face. 

loose from his companion's arm, the 

boy staggered toward the window. 

Mr. Montague followed close behind. 

"Sh-h-h!" 

The boy pointed. 

Mr. Montague looked in between 

the coarse curtains, and saw an old 

white-haired woman on her knees by 

the bed. 

"Mother!" whispered the boy, reverently 

removing his cap. 

They waited a moment, and then 

the boy led the way around to the 

front door and opened it, 

"Joe! O Joe! The Lord be prai-ied!" 

It was a tone that none but a mother 

could sound. She had sprung to 

her feet at the sound of his steps, 

and he had no sooner opened the 

door than she had her arms about 

him. 

"I dreamed you were in trouble,. 

through my soul. Now let me tell you 

a story; it's better than anything I 

told you last night," 

Then the master of words and of 

expression used all the simple dignity 

of his trained mind in bringin.g before 

this great audience of colliery-men 

the incident of the night before. He 

had not closed his eyes since he left 

the cottage, the place where he saw 

something which he knew was not 

fable. 

Never in his life had there been 

committed to him a mightier themenever 

in his life had he faced a more 

earnest audience; and never had he 

felt so sure of his subject. 

These dark, strong men were moved 

as the inhabitants of earth may 

be moved when the heavens are rolled 

away. The strangely earnest persoa 

before them was answering tbe question 

Pilate had asked ol the Man of 

Galilee, "What is truth" And thv 

felt in every fibre of their stalwart 

bodies that he knew. 

"Men, that flickeringkerosene-light 

was reaching out into the nightfo-r 

the souls of two men," the spealier 

concluded. "It was placed there by 

omnipotent power to do the Omnipotent's 

will. Humble and crude as 

the instruments were,—âs they always 

are,—they did what there was 

for them to do. 

"Last night I 'dlosed my talk to you, 

leaving in your minds no security for 

the present, no hope for the future. 

Then, suddenly jerking. Tonight I am back to tell you that all 

I said was false, that all my reasoning 

was written on the sand. For now I 

know, as you know I know, and as I 

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TEE KULE FOE THE WOESHIP OF GOD. 

The United Presbyterian Assembly adopted a 

deliverance at its late session which ever since 

has been the subject of contention at its constituent 

presbyteries. It was to the effect that "We 

hereby declare that the 18th Article of the Testimony 

does not prohibit the singing of other inspired 

Scriptures than those of the Psalms in 

the public worship of God. * * * That the exercise 

of such freedom in the use of inspired 

Scripture for the purpose of impulse and instruction 

in the way of life and for the comfort of 

believers, shall be at the discretion and under the 

control of the sessions." The paper from which 

we take this insists that such a deliverance simply 

permits chants and anthems to be sung in 

"public worship" when such are sung in the 

words of the King James version. This would 

seem to put the seal of inspiration upon a version; 

which came into acceptance slowly and under circumstances 

of a very uninspired nature. But others 

insist that Watts gave the sense of inspired 

Scripture better than the king's revisers Sid. 

Some even go so far as to maintain that the Gospel 

songs ai'e more scriptural than Rouse. One 

doctor of divinity in the progress of the debate 

maintained that "the Reformed view of worship 

is that whatsoever is not commanded in Scripture 

is forbidden," which will seem to most logicians 

and Protestants as complete a reversal of 

the Gospel and the Reformation as it is possible 

to conceive, both having liberty for a base. Slowly 

but surely all our Protestant churches are getting 

around to the Protestant position that whateyer 

the Bible does not forbid the church cannot 

forbid, either in doctrine, worship or conduct,. 

whether that church he represented by a Pope or 

a Presbytery or a Federation of Denominations. 

—The Pcesbyterian Examiner, August 6. 

And (David) said unto them. Ye are the 

chief of the fathers of the Levites; sanctify 

yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye 

may bring up the ark of the Lord God of 

Israel unto the place that I have prepared for 

it. For because ye did it not at the first, the 

Lord our God made a breach upon us for that 

we sought him not after the due order.—-1 

Chronicles 15:12, 13. 

ISladab and Abihu's "Strange Fire."—Their 

sin in the form in which it was committed, 

can never be repeated; but as regards its inner 

nature and essence, no sin has been in all ages 

more common. For the essence of their sin was 

this, that it was will worship; worship in 

which they consulted not the revealed will of 

God regarding the wây in which he would be 

served, but their own fancies and inclinations. 

The directions for worship had been, as we 

have seen, exceedingly full and explicit; but 

they apparently imagined that the fragrance 

of their incense, and its intrinsic suitableness 

as a symbol of adoration and prayer, was sufficient 

to excuse neglect of strict obedience to 

the revealed will of God touching his own 

worship. Their sin was not unlike that of Saul 

in a later day, who thought to excuse disobedience 

by the offering of enormous sacrifices. But 

he was sharply reminded that "to obey is bet- 

ter than sacrifice" (I Samuel 15:22); and the 

priesthood were in like manner on this occasion 

very terribly taught that obedience is also 

better than incense, even the incense of the 

sanctuary. In all ages, men have been prone 

to commit this sin, and in ours as much as any. 

It is true that in the present dispensation the 

Lord has left more in his worship than in earlier 

days to the sanctified judgment of his people, 

and has not minutely prescribed details 

for our direction. It is true, again, that there 

is, and always will be, room for some difierence 

of judgment among good and loyal servants 

of the Lord, as to how far the liberty 

left us extends. But we are certainly all 

taught as much as this, that wherever we are 

not clear that we have a divine warrant for 

what we do in the worship of God, we need to 

• be exceedingly careful, and to act with holy 

fear, lest possibly, like Nadab and Abihu, we 

be chargeable with offering "strange fire," 

which the Lord has not commanded. And when 

one goes into a church and chapel, and sees 

the multitude of remarkable devices by which, 

as is imagined, the worship and adoration of 

God is furthered, it must be confessed that it 

certainly seems as if the generation of Nadab 

and Abihu was not yet extinct; even although 

a patient God, in the mystery of his long 

suffering, flashes not instantly forth his vengeance 

If so, then, although 

their sin may not be repeated in its exact form 

among us, yet the fact points a very solemn 

warning, not only regarding the careless use 

of strong drink, but, more than that, against 

all religious worship and activity which is inspired 

by other stimulus than by the Holy 

Sprit of God. Of this every age of the 

Church's history has furnished sad examples. 

Sometimes we see it illustrated in "revivals," 

even in such as may be marked by some evidence 

of the presence of the Spirit of God; 

when injudicious speakers seek by various 

methods to work up what is, after all, merely 

a physical excitement of a strange, infectious 

kind, though too often mistaken for the work 

of the Holy Spirit of God. More subtle and 

yet more common is the sin of such as in 

preaching the Word find their chief stimulation 

in the excitement of a crowded house, or 

the visible signs of approbation on the part of 

the hearers; and perhaps sometimes mistake 

the natural effect of this influence for the 

quickening power of the Holy Ghost, and go 

on to offer before the Lord the incense of their 

religious service and worship, but with "strange 

fire." Of this all need to beware; and most 

of all, ministers of the Word.—The Expositors' 

Bible, Leviticus, by Eev. Dr. S. H. Kellogg, 

Chapter XII. 

So the Westminster Standard:—The Confession 

of Faith, The Larger Catechism, The 

Shorter Catechism. E. G. Question 51: What 

is forbidden in the Second Commandment 

Answer: The Second Commandment forbiddeth 

the worshipping of God by images, or any 

other way not appointed in his Word. 

STEENGTH THEOUGH WEAKNESS. 

When God makes a man weak, it is not always 

a cause for mourning, nor even for prayer 

for a return to former health. When a minister 

is overwhelmed by the feeling of the failure 

of his work, it may be about time for his 

friends to give thanks. A missionary stricken 

down by malaria seems a mystery of providence, 

and a triumph of Satan. But to one 

missionary so weakened and praying for relief, 

God said, "My strength is made perfect 

in weakneiss," and refused to restore the health. 

In "The Church in the Roman Empire," W. 

M. Eamsay urges that "the thom in the flesh" 

of Paul was probably malarial fever, whieh 

first took him at Pamphylia and stayed with 

him off and on through later years, "catching 

him by the heel" just at the most inopportune 

times. Missionaries have often suffered from 

this trouble, and for the time it seems to make 

work impossible. But God, who had so often 

saved the life of Paul by a miracle, and had 

healed others through him, now refused to take 

away this thom from the flesh. Instead, He 

revealed the purpose of the disease—strength 

made perfect through wteakiiess. May the 

Christian not always fitudit so 

Saul had worked against God and found it 

"kicking against the goads." Now Paul was 

working fqr God, and God needed a man of 

perfect strength. So He allowed Paul to get 

the malaria on his firstmissionary journey and 

refused to give him a permanent cure. His 

strength must become God's strength, and 

God's strength was to be made perfect in man's 

weakness. Notice the process. 

We have made our firststep toward the per 

fection of strength when we realize that though 

we could wrestle against flesh and blood, we 

cannot wrestle with principalities and powers, 

and spiritual wickedness in high places. It 

may take us a long time to find that out, but 

it will be the discovery of a fact. A newly ordained 

minister, a new Christian, a new worker 

is likely to have large hopes—and to be soon 

disappointed. He trasts too much in the apparent 

fitnessof outward service, and in the 

ability of the will to make a way. God lets him 

stagger that he may bring him to his knees. 

So the race starting out from Eden was to 

find thorns and thistles growing in the field, 

lest man be exalted over much. So the tribes 

were dispersed from Babel to straggle in conquering 

the earth, that the pride of united 

strength might not lead to moral weakness and 

sin. We may learn the lesson of our own 

weakness in prosperity and in spite of success, 

but it is difficult. We do not always learn that 

lesson even from "the thom in the flesh," but 

we may. When we feel our weakness, then we 

are on the road to strength. 

We need to be ready to receive strength 

from God, not a visible strength that we may 

count our own, but an invisible strength that 

needs continually to be received. Some of the 

best sermons ever preached have been delivered 

after the minister decided that nothing but an

answer to prayer could bring him through the 

fervioe at all. Some of the most effective 

words spoken in personal work have been when 

the worker was convinced that unless God 

used him as He uses even the weak things, the 

effort was useless. Somehow we are willing to 

recei\e assistance from any other source a little 

quicker than from an answer to fervent, 

desperate prayer to God; but let us glory in 

our infirmities;, if they lead us to seize upon 

His power. One of the great conimimion sea- 

,sons at the Indian Mission was one where, in 

the circumstances connected with the preparatory 

services, Satan seemed to have a new triumph 

every day. Paul said he had learned to 

glory in tbe things that seemed to hinder his 

work, in "infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, 

in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's 

sake;" that the power of Christ might rest 

upon him. 

' We must be willing to be used. Our weakness 

should make us "relax" our self-will, but 

also be ready to press toward the mark for the 

prize of the high calling. God-given strength 

does not give the Christian a tool; it makes 

of him a tool. And God is the workman who 

must use it. 

Weakness in a Christian should tend to trust 

"AYHOM THE GODS DESTEOY" 

By Eev. J. M. Coleman. 

The -Teuton and the Slav are struggling for 

the mastery and, unfortunately, others have 

been into the conflict. Each military leader 

claims that God is with him in the battle: both 

try to impress on their subjects that fighting 

is a religious duty. The German claims to be 


the world's leader in culture. This war to the 

Kaiser is for civilization and progress. The defeat 

of the Gei-man arms, he maintains, would 

mean a return to barbarism. The Kaiser as 

a medieval knight is standing between the world 

and savagery. AYhatever doubt others may have 

of the divinity of his mission, the German has 

none. Bismarck wrote "God will not allow the 

most obscure German to be conquered, much less 

a great coimtry like Germany." The Czar also 

claims to stand for God and progress. About 

culture he does not make such large claims as 

does the Kaiser but no less does he believe in 

his divine mission. It is the aim of each of 

these to dominate Europe. One or other must 

fail, hopefully both shall fail. Neither has regard 

for the rights of any smaller nation that 

may stand in the way of his plans. 

That other people do not see them in the 

light in which they view themselves is to be 

expected. 

The English poet, William Watson, writes: 

"At last we know you war lord. You that flung 

The gauntlet down. Fling down the mask you 

wore. 

Publish your heart, and let your pent hate pour. 

You that had God forever on your tongue." 

Twenty-flve centuries ago two empires sought 

to dominate in Asia as these in Europe, one 

was on the Nile, the other on the Euphrates. 

Each stood for culture as they saw it; each 

stood for progress; each claimed, as do the 

Kaiser and the Czar, to represent divinity. Also 

did each show a disregard for the rights and 

the conditions of smaller nations. 

in God. "According to your faith, be it unto 

you," is Christ's word to the weak who would 

be made strong. Dr. Chamberlain standing with 

his back to one of the pillars of the market 

house in a village in Hyderabad, India, with his 

two helpers in a like position, and an angi-y 

mob before him ready to stone him to death if 

he spoke a word against their religion, was 

enabled to win many of the mob to Christ and 

make the village friendly, just because he trusted 

so much that he would not flee nor keep 

silent. Strength for spiritual work is not developed 

separately from faithful obedience. To 

him that hath his present talents in trustful use, 

shall more be given. The man who refuses to 

come out openly for Christ till he is sure that 

he can live a Christian life, will die in his 

weakness and sin. The one who will not promise 

to quit an evil habit because he fears ho 

cannot do so, ought to consider whether he 

really desires to quit. If he does, he can trust 

God. The weakling who waits for strength 

to develop before he will undertake commanded 

duty, cannot get strong. 

Such perfected strength abides, oidv Avhile 

advanced people in the world 

we continue to fillthe conditions. That was 

why the disease could not be taken away. .\nd 

Paul looking forward to a continued weakness 

of body rejoiced that when he would be weak, 

then God would make him strong. 

AVhat has your weakness done for you 

Germany admits doing a great injustice to 

Belgium, but it is for culture and progress and 

in the name of God. In our view Pharaoh 

oppressed the Israelites. Probably it looked 

quite different to him. He had given them the 

best of the land near the delta. To him, perhaps 

to others,.they were an uncivilized people, 

used to flocks and herds. They had never lived 

in a settled condition that allows for development. 

Here in Egypt they had about them 

the pyramids and the genius which raised them. 

They had the greatest libraries of the world and 

its most cultured men. One of these Hebrews 

had been given the highest training Egypt could 

furnish, perhaps others as well. Was it not a 

distinct benefit to this backward race that they 

had been brought into contact with the most 

Suppose that 

they did suffer at times as the Belgians have 

lately done, it is for the advancement of culture. 

Perhaps it was better even to build cities and 

dig canals, as was done in Egypt, than to suffer 

as some sinall people do now. 

There was another empire on the Euphrates. 

Here, too, were great works of art. Here were 

the hanging gardens, along with the pyramids, 

a wonder of the world. Only cultured people 

were capable of such monuments of genius. Here 

also were libraries and schools for the philosophers 

and for the common people. Here also 

the Hebrews were held captive. At this later 

date than the Egyptian captivity they had more 

culture, but to the Babylonian they were as 

barbaric as the Slav to the Berliner. Was it 

not an advantage to the Hebrew to be permitted 

to live even as an exile in the midst of the most 

cultured race. Nebuchadnezzar walks through 

tnese proofs of Babylon's advancement and he 

says, "Is not this great Babylon which I have 

builded!" "What if I have laid burdens on my 

people! What if I have defrauded weaker peoples! 

See the monuments wliich I have raised, 

the learning that I have conserved." 

We have read and been puzzled doubtless by 

the repeated statement that God hardened Pharaoh's 

heart. How Simply by allowing the 

message which he sent by Moses to strike on 

his arrogant pride in culture, in prowess, such 

as developed by the Nile and by the Euphrates, 

by the Spree and the Neva. No heart is hardened 

in this way until the message comes as it 

did come to Pharoah and to Nebuchadnezzar, 

to Nicholas and William of Hohenzollern. The 

refusal to hear the cry of the oppressed leaves 

the heart harder after each refusal. 

The Pharaohs lie iu the mausoleums they 

built, and the stranger succeeds to the rule 

which they abused; peoples of whom Nebuchadnezzar 

never heard squabble over the desert 

lands where once his armies moved. The confidence 

that they had ia thlemselves as the 

representatives of culture and the gods, is 

scarcely exceeded by the rulers at Berlin and 

St. Petersburg. To Nebuchadnezzar it was 

said that he should be driven from men until 

he should learn that "the Most High ruleth 

in the kingdom of men and giveth it to whomsoever 

he will." Nor are these the only rulers, 

or the only peoples, where insolent human pride 

provokes divine omnipotence. 

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE 

STATE OF EELIGION. 

"What will ye see in the Shulamite" 

The life of the Chnrch has in some respects 

been marked by transition during the past year. 

Yet the changes in her various activities have 

been so slight from those reported one year ago, 

that it is the purpose of your present committee 

on the state of religion to devote its report 

especially to certain principles or tendencies in 

the life of the Church which are an evidence 

of her spiritual condition and attitude towards 

her Lord and Saviour. 

In preparing this report, observations have 

been solicited from a goodly number of those 

called to be spiritual overseers, and who. from 

their peculiar position or from the nature of 

their work, have been given a comprehensive 

view of their section of the Church, or of the 

Church at large. Among these were returned 

missionaries, who were going about among the 

various congregations, representatives of the 

College, and settled ministers. 

The observations, thus gained, revealed certain 

features in the life of the Church that 

give evidence of the religious standing similar 

to that experienced by Jacob at Mahanaim, 

where the company of angels on the one hand 

assured him the divine favor he enjoyed



through his covenant relationship with God; 

while, on the other hand, Laban and his followers 

reminded him of lack of faith in God and 

his disposition of trying to secure the fulfillment 

of the promises of the covenant through 

his own strength and carnal ingenuity. Among 

those features which have been manifested iu 

the life of the Church, the following are most 

noteworthy: 

The manifest desire among those of spiritual 

leadership to enter more fully into the life of 

Christ. 

Interest seems to be centered not so 

much about the principles of the Church as 

about the person of Christ. The question uppermost 

in the mind of many is not "am I a 

true Covenanter" but "am I a real disciple of 

Christ" Searchings of heart have led to some 

such questions as these, viz.: "Have I an active, 

livmg faith that will enable me to meet the 

temptations of Satan- as did Christ when 

tempted in the wilderness with the offer of a 

hasty realization of the Kingdom Have I the 

measure of love that Christ desired of Peter 

when he said: 'Lovest thou Me'" "Have I 

the spirit that was manifested in Christ when 

He taught His disciples that He came not to 

be ministered unto but to minister" "Have I 

that measure of brotherly love which is a testimony 

to all men that I am a disciple of 

Ckist" "Have I that measure of Consecration 

to the service of Christ that will lead me 

to sever the tenderest of earthly ties if called 

to do so by the Master" "Have I that life and 

joy and power that is found only in abiding 

in Christ as the branch abides in the vine" 

These and other questions of kindred nature 

are exercising the minds of many in the 

Church. It is the manifestation of a return 

to the first and fundamental principles of a 

Christian life. It is an experience that will 

tend to change formality into reality, dry 

bones into a living, active body, and baptize all 

truth that may be espoused or maintained with 

but that they have been bought with a price. 

They have not come to realize that Christ gave 

but one commandflient to his followers in regard 

to their life work, and that was to make 

known the gospel in its full bearings to all 

nations, and that they are therefore under obligation 

to use whatever gift God has given them 

as good stewards of the manifold grace of God 

in promoting the interest of the Kingdom. In 

many instances, choice talent is squandered 

upon things that minister only to selfish interests 

and pleasure. In many instances, the 

ability to gain wealth has become a curse rather 

than a blessing, because the gift was used, 

for the greater part, to secure luxury and ease 

for themselves. The principle of Christian 

stewardship calls for economy and even for selfdenial 

in securing the things that minister to 

self, and great diligence and self-sacrifice iu 

securing the things that minister to the Kingdom 

of Christ. It wall not be until all of tke 

members of the Church realize that each one 

is a steward of Christ, and that each is to 

perform his part in ministering one to another 

as members of the body of Christ that the 

Church can go forth to battle as "a company 

of horses in Pharaoh's chariot." Further observations 

lead us to call to your attention: 

3. The lukewarmness of the Church in maintaining 

her covenant relationship in its purity. 

While the zeal manifested by the greater part 

of the Church in preparing for sealing ordinances 

is most commendable, however in many 

instances the services of preparatory days before 

the Sabbath of Communion are wholly neglected, 

and covenant obligations that are assumed 

or renewed are treated lightly. And 

parents in presenting their children fpr baptism 

take vows upon themselves which they seemingly 

have no intention of performing. Por 

the sake of personal convenience or gain some 

go out of the bounds of their covenanted faith 

and lay down their testimony to the world. 

For the advantage that is gained by co-operating 

with other churches in religious worship 

and work, the practice and principles of the 

church are often greatly compromised. Israel 

prospered just in proportion to the zeal exercised 

in living up to their covenant, and no 

doubt, if the Church is to realize that revival 

for which she has been longing and praying 

she must awaken to new zeal in maintaining 

the spirit of evangelism. However, it is to be 

lamented that there are some features in the 

life of the Church which are not so commendable. 

Among other things it has been noted 

that there is: 

2. Only a partial recognition of the principle 

of Christian Stewardship. 

Exemplary efforts and sacrifice have been her covenant relationship in its purity. With 

made on the part of some of the membership 

of the Church to support the work of the Kingdom. 

Doubtless it is due to the efforts of 

a view to' improving the state of religion in 

the church, your committee would make the 

following recommendation: 

these that our Church has a record for contributing 

That the Principle of Christian Steward 

to foreign missions of which she may be ship be made the subject of Conferences in 

pardonably proud. The recognition of the the Presbyteries and that pastors and parents 

principle of Christian stewardship in the full 

breadth of its bearings seems to be the experience 

of only the few. As a Church there is not 

a reahzation of the full import of this principle 

in the life. Men have not reached a logical 

conclusion of God's propriety in them by 

be urged to impress more fully upon the youth 

of the Church the claims of Christ upon their 

lives for service. 

Signed by members of committee. 

W. A. AIKIN, 

T. M. SLATEE, 

reason of Creation and Eedemption. They 

E. C. MONTGOMEEY, 

have not manifested in their lives a full realization 

of the fact that thpy are not their own 

G. G. 

S. E. DAVIS, 

McLAUEY. 

THE COLLAPSE OF CIVILIZATION. 

Is That What the War in Europe Means 

Civilization can never finallyprevent war. But 

many sincere people have eagerly, confidently believed 

that it would. 

Newspaper reading is a sobering experience today. 

Not only does it give us word-pictures of 

the most unthinkable war in history, but it reveals 

also, with pitiless certainty, the unconscious 

cause of that war. Yet the brilliant reporters 

and editors who make our newspapers, and who 

are dealing with the war situation with what is 

often masterly power, almost to a man fail to see 

the reason of war and the cure for war. 

A shaft of searchlight on civilization flashesout 

when one reads In a daily paper, for example, that 

"Newport anticipates a long and brilliant season as 

a result ol curtailed gaieties in Europe." Adjoining 

paragraphs in the account of Newport's gaieties 

state that the General Naval Board is in daily 

session at the Naval War College; four submarines 

were engaged in maneuvers near Brenton's 

Reef Lightship, with the torpedo boat Vesuvius 

engaged in torpedo firing; and mixed handicap 

tennis doubles at the Casino reached the second 

round. 

It is the civi/lization that lives, not only for pleaure, 

but for commerce, science, education, national 

honor or reputation, personal happiness and 

advancement of every sort, rather than for the 

glory of God, that insures war. 

War is only one of many expressions of sin. 

Christ is the only cure for sin. Sin, indeed, is 

war; war against God. Every individual human 

life in which Christ is not Saviour and Lord is 

at war with God; and every nation whieh does 

not recognize Christ as Supreme Lord of its every 

national .policy and action is thereby habitually 

at war with God. Only Christ can bring men and 

nations into peace with God. 

When we say this we recognize that there has 

never been, since our Lord oame to this earth, 

such a thing as a Christian nation. There are 

nations in which live many Christians, both as 

private citizens and as public oflicials; but the 

wor»d nas yet to see a nation whose acknowledged 

and implicitly obeyed head is Christ. 

If the individual in whom Christ does not live 

as Savior and Lord is at war with God, wnether 

he means to be or not, because of the deadly, 

sinful nature within him,.—that "mind of the flesh" 

which is "enmity against God."—equaJlly true is 

it that all civilization which is not absolutely 

dominated by Christ, so that its habitual motves 

and actions seek only the glory of God, is a warring 

civilization. No matter how peaceful such 

civilization may seem to be outwardly, it is in 

a state of ceaseless war against God.—and that 

is the deadliest war of all. 

Yet that is the condition of the civilization of 

the world to-day. And if civilization is thus, 

even though unconsciously to itself, engaged in 

an eternal warfare against the Creator God, how 

can it by any human activities or efforts or agreements 

be set free from war among men It is 

hopeless for those who are warring with God to 

expect to be permanently at peace with one 

another. To look for temporal peace while' an 

eternal warfare is going on is to look for fruit 

where there is no root. Temporal wars will come 

to an end when eternal warring comes, to an 

end, and not until then. So assured and final 

peace by agreement among those who continue 

to engage in a common war against God is a 

mocking will-o'-the-wiap. 

That as the reason why civilization has collapsed 

today in Europe. It will continue to col-

lapse after every human attempt to set it up man on earth who is without Christ as Saviour 

again. Civilization without Christ as Lord 

and Lord. War in such a man is not a reversion 

to a former state; it is only an expression 

is a failure before it is set up. It is a permanent 

state of war; and we cannot have peace 

of the present state. So* the nation that is 

dishonoring God through failure to live solely for 

while war is going on. 

the glory of God does not revert to a former 

A writer in a Chicago paper declares that "the condition when it goes to war; it only expresses 

very foundations of our faith in human civiliza 

its present condition. 

It seems plausible to say that "The hope of 

humanitarianism and civilization rests on the 

very enormity of the impending calamity. . . 

. The disaster will be so overwhelming that 

tion are tom up by the roots as we see this 

thing—this impious, loathsome thing—start on 

its way." He misses the fact that the sooner our 

faith in human civilization is torn up by the roots, 

the more hope for us. He recognizes that "there 

can be no true victory in this war"; but his reason 

is a false one, for he adds, "lOtherwise in 

vain are the inventions of the century, in vain the 

liberalizing and humanizing movement tnat 

struggles to engirdle the globe." But no humanizing 

movement can ever sav«i this globe. Humanity 

is a sin-poisoned, sin-wrecked thing. Nothing 

but a superhuman, supernatural Lord can save 

our wortd. 

Most people would thoughtlessly agree to the 

statement that the motives of war "are as primitive 

and as diametrically opposed to civilization" 

as "a blood feud in Kentucky, or the game 

of hunting heads in Borneo." Yet that is not 

true. War and civilization are not opposed to 

each other; they are essentially the same. Civilization 

seeks certain desirable things for the 

glory of man. War seeks certain desirable 

things for the glory of man. Civilization that is 

not supremely dominated by Jesus Christ is a 

condition of war against God. That is why civilization 

leads with an almost inevitable certainty 

to the more obvious condition which we call 

war. 

What is the solution, the end of the war, as 

seen by those who look hopefully toi civilization 

for the way out It is given at the conclusion 

of the typical article that has been quoted. 

"What is the answer More rational public opinion. 

And that can only come from education. . 

I mean the education that comes from 

the field,the lathe, the scalpel, the test-tube, the 

microscope." 

"CIVILIZATION, HUMANITY, AND CO." 

The war in Europe today is the answer to that 

theory. Civilization by education has collapsed. 

God knew, and men to whom God was trying 

to sipeak might have known, that it was doomed 

before it was tried. 

The Czar proclaims to his people: "It is not 

only the protection of a country related to ns 

and unjustly attacked that must be accorded now, 

but we must safeguard the honor, the dignity, 

and the integrity of Russia and her position 

among the great powers." That declaration well 

represents the attitude of most civilized Christian 

nations today. It says nothing about the 

honor and the glory of God. It represents the 

self-centered, sin-poisoned civilization that collapses 

when the right opportunity comes. 

A cartoon in the Chicago Daily News grimly 

pictures the collapse of civilization. It is labeled 

"Good News for Him," and it represents Satan, 

with a leering smile, reading a news dispatch 

with the headline, "Another War in Europe," 

while under it is the subhead, 'Failure or Civilization, 

Humanity and Co." The point that most 

men miss is that that failure has been going on 

since civilization began in the buirding of the 

first city, founded by the murderer Cain. 

An editorial writer in one of the newspapers 

says "War remains what it is: an abysmal and 

sickening reversion to the primitive brute in 

man." But that primitive brute in man continues 

unchanged In character in the most civilized 


peace when it comes must be lasting." But that vent some wars. We cannot do too much to increase 

is a delusion. Disaster does not put an end to 

peace sentiment throughout the world. 

sin. And war is onily one expression of sm. But in every such effort let us recognize fundamental 

"This (war) may be the furnace necessary to 

things; that peace agreements among na 

purge humanity of its brutal perspective." No; 

. war can not take the place of the hlood of 

tions in which Jesus Christ is not the supreme 

ruler can at best deal only with surface conditions; 

Christ for the purging of humanity. they may be temporary preventives; they 

Nor can 

civilization. 

can never be cures. 

"We deplore," declared those present at a WHERE, THEN, LIES OUR HOPE 

meeting of representative Germans and Austrians 

The Philadelphia papers tell of an invitation 

held last week in Chicago, "the existence 

of a state of war in this enlightened age,, and 

we fervently hope that it may. end speedily, and 

received by an American local secretary ot the 

Universal Peace Union to attend the World Peace 

Congress in Vienna, Austria (I), that had been 

that peace and the pursuit of happiness may scheduled for September. The invitation was 

soon be restored to all the peoples of Europe." 

Men do not realize that peace and the pursuit 

of happiness as chief goals of life cannot go together. 

It is the selfish pursuit of happiness that 

written two weeks before, in Vienna, by the President 

of the World Peace Congress, and, says the 

reporter, "it would have impressed the reader 

as an augury of the dawn of a new era of peace 

makes war. Yet happiness such as men could on earth and goodwill among men. Today it 

never devise for themselves comes into their sounded like irony." Another Philadelphia paper 

life when they put God ahead of their happiness. 

Of course "uncivilized" things will be done in 

this war in which civilization has collapsed. The 

report of the dropping of bombs by an airship 

on a certain town is accompanied by the statement: 

"There is indignation in oificial quarters 

says that the local secretary "isn't going to attend 

the Peace Congress in Vienna for the good 

reason that there isn't going to be any Peace 

Congress next month. Two local delegates who 

left several weeks ago to be present at the 

Congress are now trying to get away from the 

over the action. While it is admitted that in 

war it is the privilege of an enemy to inuiot every 

possible damage on the fighting force of his opponent, 

the dropping of bombs on unprotected 

towns without warning is declared to he a violation 

of the rules of civilized warfare." The report 

speaks of the new high explosive that was 

used: "The fifteen soldiers killed are said to 

have literally been blown to pieces. Bodies were 

rent into small pieces and heads and limbs torn 

into small shreds." 

War knows no favorites. It levies upon whom 

it will. The writer was speaking to a student 

in The Moody Bible Institute a few days after 

the war commenced, and it came out that the 

student was then expecting to have to return to 

Hungary to take his place in the army. The 

hopes and possibilities of a lifetime of Christian 

service are perhaps shattered, not only in mat 

one life, but in how many others! And so in 

other walks of life. A well-known French journal 

states in a valedictory editorial that the paper 

"is left hardly with a member of the staff or a 

printer. We have other duties to perform now—• 

on the frontier. This is our last edition until 

the war is ended." 

A cartoon in the Public Ledger of Philadelphia 

tells its tragic story well. It is a picture of a 

woman, "Europe," staggering and about to fall 

from a bleeding bullet wound in her breast. By 

her feet is a revolver, the smoke fioating from 

its barrel; it is labeled "Armed Peace Theory." 

Under the picture is the caption "It Was Loaded." 

Yet the "armed peace theory" is no more dangerous 

and deadly than the theory of permanent 

peace by any other sort of human agreement. 

Every such theory is loaded with a deadlier bullet 

than Is the revolver. It is loaded with man's 

sin. Agreement among men will never bring to 

an end the warring power of their sin. Only 

Christ, received as Saviour and Lord both la individual 

men and by nations, can make harmless 

that which is deadly. 

This explains the futility of world-peace hopes 

in tribunals, conferences, and pledges of arbitration. 

Never has the futility of world-peace 

on the basis of men's agreement been so sadly 

revealed as in this hour. Yet multitudes of earnest 

Christian men and women 'have been deceived 

by that false hope. We should, of wurse, aJways 

do everything in our power to prevent war. 

Tribunals of international arbitration can pre 

warring countries.'" Peace by agreement is not 

the peace which our Lord Jesus Christ offers to 

give to this world. Peace by conquest. His personal 

conquest, is the only sure hope of the 

world. 

As we see the truth of the inevitable collapse 

of civilization, we see also that the United States 

of America is no safer from war than is any 

other nation. An editorial writer grapes for the 

truth, but misses it, when he says: "America, in 

splendid isolation, retains her balance. It is a 

house buiilded upon a rook. Our great experiment, 

founded on peace and liberty, still holds 

the beacon. We stand to save the world from 

slipping back, to demonstrate to every people 

the greater value of peace, of progress, of civilization. 

As the anchor of civilization we must 

•not fail." 

But if civilization is our anchor, we have failed 

already. It is not treason, it is not jingoism, 

to say that the United States is no exception to 

the sweeping truth that there has never yet 

been a Christian nation: a nation with our Lord 

Jesus Christ in supreme control of its life, its 

purposes, its plans, its policies. It ds indeed a 

matter of profound thanksgiving to Christians 

here and the world over that the present administration 

of the United States includes, in its 

President and other leaders, true, stalwart Christian 

men. May they be guided unerringly by 

their Lord in this great world-crisis! Dut tue 

only sure, blessed hope, as we stand in the midst 

of a collapsed civilization, is our Lord's word^ 

that he, the Prince of Peace, will himself establish 

peace upon this earth, and not by the futile 

agreements of men, but by his own arbitrarily 

and blessedly exercised power . . • • 

and then only, shall we begin to know the meaning 

of a Christ-made, Christ-centered civilization. 

Then shall we know the reign of the Prince of 

Peace.—-Editorial in the Sunday School Times.




Lesson XIII. September 27, 1914. 

.THyUS, THE JUDGE OF MEN (REVIEW ) 

By the Rev. Owen P. Thompson. 

Golden Text.—I come quickly; hold fast that 

which thou hast,, that no man take thy crown. 

Revelation 3:11. 

Lesson Text.—John 3:14-21. Reading lesson 

taken from "The Gist of the Lesson." 

Time.—March and April, A. D., 30. 


Exposition,—The golden text given for this 

quarter's review teaches that the only way to be 

lound prepared for the coming of Christ is to be 

ready all the time. For him to come quickly may 

mean that his coming is to be soon or it may 

mean that when it is all over and we come to the 

judgment day and look back over ihe days that 

f\' vatted and the opportunities we neglected, 

the time will look very short and we will wonder 

how we did not see that the coming was near. 

A crown is not so valuable for what it is in 

itself, as for what it stands for. The crown of 

an individual or a church or a home or a nation 

would be a good deal the same. It might be a 

good name. It might be a character. It might 

be a life's accomplisnment. 

The firstlesson of the quarter is The Laborers 

in the Vineyard. In this session we learn that 

God is constantly seeking laborers; that he 

takes all who are willing to come; that he dislikes 

to see any idle person; that the wages of 

service are sure and that he does not regulate 

his gifts by our worth to him but by his love and 

his own pleasure. No one ever gets less than 

he is worth. 

The second lesson is Greatness Through Service. 

In this lesson we learn that the greatest 

person is the one who can do the most for his 

fellow men. He is the one who can save the 

most lives. He is the one who can bring the 

most happiness and comfort into the world. He 

Is not the one who can shoot the straightest or 

who can cut up the most persons with a sword or 

who can blow the greatest number of persons to 

pieces with a bomb. The world will be thinking 

and talking about this other worldly sort of greatness 

during this great war and for many years 

afterward, but Christ will still be telling the 

world that the opposite is true and that if anyone 

would be truly great,, he must save life and 

not take it. Love and hatred is greatness. Sacrifice 

and not greed is greatness. Humility aud 

not pride is greatness. 

The third lesson is about Blind Bartimaeus. In 

this lesson we learn that Christ has power to 

make the blind see, but far better than that he 

has power to give men spiritual vision so they 

can see a way made plain. The doctors now can 

work wonders with their knives and treatment. 

"he men of the world can make the blind sec. 

but they cannot give a single soul spiritual vision. 

They can make the blind to see men, but cannot 

help them to see God. How much greater is 

Christ who can make us see men and God also. 

The fourth lesson is about the Pounds and the 

Talents. This lessonn teaches us that God holds 

us aecounntable for all that he entrusts to our 

care. He gives some talents to each person and 

we can abuse them or use them in the right way. 

If we neglect them, they are taken away from us. 

'ôu do not need to throw away or destroy a talent 

to deserve punnishment. All that is necessary 

is to neglect them. The value of your talents 

to the world comes not in your possession 

of them, but in the use you make of them. The 

golden text teaches that the reward of faithful 

service is increased responsibility and the joy of 

Christ's presence. 

The fifthleF^,on is The Triumphant Entry. This 

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» THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

Vniincy Pnn1'c T^rv ir ^'^ Burt, Bishop of Europe in the Cor. 12:11, Rom. 8:27, 1 Cor. 3:16, might have such a view of the glory 

g cup C b 1 OpiC JI E. Church, tells that two years ago. Acts 13:52, 1 Cor. 12:3, Acts 10:19.. of God. 

FOR SEPT. 27. last October, when he visited their 20, Gal. 5:22,23, Acts 4:8, Acts 10:44.. 4. How he died. Read verses 59 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. Boys' School in - Vienna, he found 45, Eph. 3:16, 1 John 3:24. and 60. "Stephen, calling upon God 

How Every Christian Can Be a tjjat although the year was not up, 1. Where he looked. We have said,. Lord Jesus receive my spirit 

Missionary. Gal. 6:6-10. (Missionary ^11 available funds had been spent. cCme to the closing subject regard- and kneeling down, he cried with a 

Meeting.) * " ' He counselled with the ing the necessity of the Holy Spirit, loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to 

Psalms. 100:1-4, No. 264; 98:1-4, teachers. They took the matter to It is important to know that we have their charge. And when he had said 

No. 202; 12:9-12, No 193; 07:1-3, No. q^^^ j^ earnest and continued prayer, the promise of the Spirit and it is this, he fell asleep." You will ob- 

177; 138:1-3., No. 377; 66:1-3, No. 173. Relieving that he would grant their also necessary to realize that the serve here that Stephen fell asleep 

Parallels. Luke 4:18-19; Matt, request. Ten days later. Bishop Burt Spirit is poured out; but unless we while praying for his persecutors In 

28:19-20; Ezek. 33:1-6; Acts 1:8; ^âs in Rome and there came a letter have the indwelling of the spirit how so doing, he followed the example of 

Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47; John ^^ ^^^ jôm a friend in New York, shall we be profited Now this sub- his Master vv-hen dying on tne cross 

^^ = 27. which read substantially thus: 'As I ject brings before us the special ap- he said, 'Father., forgive them." What 

The war in Europe is teaching us went to my offlce on Broadway one pucation of the Spirit. "A Spirit a wonderful spirit in which to die. 

that a nation's military strength de- morning (the same morning when piUed Man." Such a man was Steph- "Filled with the Holy Spirit" is espends 

largely upon its reserve forces, they were praying), a voice seemed ^^ gging filled with the Spirit., he sential to a man's well-being, whether 

The army at the front must have its to tell me that you were in need of ûed the first martyr of the Christian living or dying. We need the Spirit 

lines Of communication guarded. Re- funds for the Boys' School in Vienna. ^^^^^^ ^,^^^^ ^.^ ^^ j^^^, ..^^.^^ for work, we need it for death. 

inforcements are needed in times of i very gladly enclose a check for the ^^^^^ ^.^^ ^^^ ^^.^.^ ^^ ^^^^^^ ^p Youngstown, Ohio. 

crisis. Forts must be manned to work.' The check was for the ^ ,„ ^, . ., ^ , t,- , — 

steadfastly into heaven. His cruel -n^^T^ -r^. ^m 

guard strategic centers. Germany has amount needed." We have not yet .. , , .. , jOOD FACTS. 

persecutors had no attraction for 

a wonderful army organization, be- learned the need and power of inter- , . „,,.,, .^ ^ ^. What An M D Learned 

„ , him. He looked to the source of his xjcaiueu. 

cause every man is compelled to un- ce sion \ ^„„;„« 4. n • tii • • 

• help. Like the Psalmist who said A prominent Georgia Physician 

dergo military training and at a mo- 2 Bv giving , ,, , 

"I to the hills will lift mine eyes, went through a food experience 

ments notice these men can step in- Sherwood Eddy in "India Awaken- ^ 

to the ranks and perform a soldier's .^^ „ ^^jj^ '^^ ^ ^^^^ ^.^^ ^^^ ^^^ From whence shall come mine aid." ^rhieh he makes public. 

duty. It is these forces that are al- ^.^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^ stenographer. ^° "^'^ ""''' ^^''''' '°°''''^ '''^^^"" "« was my own experience thai 

ways held in reserve that have made gj^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^ missionary but^''''''^' Aist led me to advocate Grape-Xuts 

the German army such a powerful ^^^ ^^.^^^^^ ^„ ^^^,^^ 2. What he saw. "Jesus standing ^^^^ ^^^ j ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^ 

„„„ on the right hand of God." "The Son „^„„ -i i -4. j. 1 j. j 

°^^- S=nce then, she has used her money prescribed it to convalescents and 

.,^ ........... . of man" as it is in the 56 v. There ,, , j.- j. xi, j. j., j j • 

It IS just as true m the missionary in supporting native workers at $30 

other weak patients, that the food is 

„., , ^ 4 are different meanings put upon these j m 1 1 -i j i 

enterprise. Thousands of consecrat- a year. There is a community in *^ a wonderful rebuilder and restorer 

, ^ , . , , „ expressions, hut there is no doubt in p -,,-,_• „ 

ed, talented, and courageous men Northern India where there are more . ot nerve and brain tissue, as well as 

'• our mmd ttis-t it hfis rpfî'PTifi^ to a 

and women have gone to the front to than a thousand souls who have been muscle. It improves the digestion 

il. T J, I.4.i, • ,-cv,- T wonderful disply of God's Glory i - , ,. . -i, 

wage the Lord s battles m China, In- -jvon to Christ because one girl cared . . and sick patients gain very rapidly 

dia, Syria,, but unless there is in re- enough to give all she could. We ^^°^° ^ ^^ *°* ^^"''* ^®*'""® ^^^ ®y®^- just as I did in strenght and weight. 

serve, in the home land, an interest- give of our superfluity. How many ^^. ^ °° ^^ ^^^° ^^^ heavens he re- ,,j^^ _^^ .^ ^^^^^ ^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ j 

ed, praying, giving church,, no ad- give until it hurts' ''^'^"^ ^ ^""^^ ''[^^ °\^^^ happiness h^î to give up my work entirely, and 

vance will be made. If the church is if ê give nothing, we vote to re- ^^^^ awaited his coming. Of what ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ mountains of this state, 

not intelligently interested and if it call every missionary and to close ev- ^'*:"® moment could his sufferings be ^^^ ^^^^ months there did not imdoes 

not pray., there will soon be no ery mission chapel. It we give less ^'^^ ^""^ ^ prospect before him! ^^^^ ^^^ .^ ^^^^ ^ ^^^ ^^^ 

reinforcements to take the place of than we were accustomed to give ^^^J '"l ^^'^ 7 ; '''^'''^ ^'^ as well as when I I'eft home. 

those who give their life for Christ formeriy, we vote for a reduction in '^^\^\ Z L . ^ \ T . "My food did not sustain me and 

among the heathen, no funds will be missionary activity proportionate to '^'^ l^^'\ .^.f ^^ ""''^ «° ^"^^ it became plain that I must change 

forthcoming, and it is not hard to our reduced contributions. If we ^^'^ ^^^ ^P'"* *^^* ^^ °°"l'i ^°°^ r,., . ./^^^ . „„„ Grane-Nuts 

c.np«, what tbe end will h.^ if such • tv, . 1 . ^^P steadfastly into the heavens and ^ "^^ ^ "^S^'^ "^^ Urape JNUtS 

guess what the end will b. if such g^ê the same as formerly, we vote Ldiation nf tp«„« t fo«d and in two weeks I could walk 

conditions prevail. If missions are to only hold the ground already won. fj^vfew of Th Glorv flod ^ "e without fatigue, and in five 

to succeed, the Christians at home If we give more than ever, then we ^'•^'^ "'^"' °^ ^'^^ Lriory ot Lrod. j + >, A 

must be dead in earnest We must favor the reaching of those millions 3. What he said. "Behold, I see "'^'^-''^ returned to my home ana 

not leave all the sacrifice to the mis- ^^^ '^ ignorance of Christ, still go- the heavens opened, and the Son of P^^tice. taking up hard work again 

sionary. We must do our part. "^"f *° ^""- , ^ man standing on tne right hand of înce that time I have felt as well 

. '• ^^ ^^''""^^ ''°'''- God." Stephen does not sav that he ^^d strong as I ever did in my life. 

How can every Christian be a mis- There are thousands of foreigners '^°^ fatepnen aoes not say tnat ne , . . , 1 4.„ i,nl„ 

Sionary at our very door. "Hunkies,." "Da- saw angels. He does not say that .\s a physician who seeks to help 

1 B raver goes." Every unsaved person Is a he received a vision of heavenly be- ^^^ sufferers, I consider it a duty 

Without anv doubt the -reatest f°''e'siier to the Kingdom of God. jngg. During Old Testament times maê these facts public." Name 

. Here is a wonderful opportunity to j^ ^j^ Prophets saw the Glory of given bv Postum, Co., Battle Creek, 

work that we can do for missions is u^g fê missionary's life. ! ^ Xr 1 ' 

to pray earnestly and sincerely. We ^°^' '* ^^s attended by heavenly Mich. ^ ^t f 

can call down spiritual power upon _, —ZTjl ; , messengers and ministers of God. Trial 10 days of Grape-^«ts, 

our missionaries in China and the rrayCr iVleeting i OpiC But in the display of God's glory to when regular food does not seem to 

vant, success will crown their efforts By tne Rev. J. M. Johnston. Stephen it is in the person of the Son sustain the body, works wonders 

Without any doubt, the greatest A Spirit Filled Man. Acts 7:55-57. of ^°^- "He saw Jesus standing on "There's a Eeason." 

work that we cando for missions is 1. Where he looked. the right hand of God." We believe Look in pkgs. for the famou.< 

to pray earnestly and sincerely. We 2. What he saw. such a view of the Lord as the Savior little book, "The Eoad to Wellcan 

call down spiritual power upon 3. What he said. • of his people is possible today to ville." 

our missionaries inn China and the 4. How he died. those who are filledwith the Spirit. gver read the above letter A new 

treasury Levant, forts, plenty success if W3 of only money will pray. crown will be "Dr. their in Wil- the ef- 139:3-6, Passages: Psalms: 78:1-6, 43:3-0, Acts 27:13-16. 13:2, 51:5-7, Rom. 143:4-0, 8:26. 1 tion Let the us that aid strive of we the thought to Spirit bring into the ourselves eye such of a faith posi- by interest. one are genuine, appears from true time and full to time. of human They



S t a ^ r ] > t o t o ^ 

***Rev. W. J. Sanderson has returned to Selma, Alabama. 

***Licentiate Burt Willson preached in New Alexandria.. Pa., 

last Sabbath. 

***The attendance at Lisbon.. N. Y., congregation, on August 23 

,fig,s 47, and on August 30 was 40. 

***Rev. S. Turner Foster, D.D., is now pastor of the Westminster 

Presbyterian Church at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

•^ ***Rochester Presbytery, we note met in Lisbon, N. Y., September 

1, not September 8, as was announced. 

^ «**Mr. Boyd White,, who completed his course at Geneva last 

year, is to be at the Indian Mission this winter. 

***Dr. McFarland and family motored from Syracuse to the Listen 

(N. Y.) Manse, his birthplace, on Friday, August 28. 

***Prof. D. B. Willson has returned from Mars, Butler Co., Pa., 

to the city home on Buena Vista street in Allegheny, Pa. 

***0n and after September 20 there will be preaching in Montclair, 

N. J., on every Sabbath afternoon at 3.30.. following Sabbath 

School at 2.30, 

***Among the new subscribers received the past week., is a good 

sized club from the congregation of Rev. T. B. McFarlane, A.B., of 

Newry, Ireland. 

***The session of the Theological Seminary for 1914-15 will begin 

on Tuesday, September 15. Opening lecture at 8 p. m., by Professor 

Willson, in the Allegheny Church. 

***The Rev. W. J. McKnight preached and delivered his lectures 

in St. John and Barnesville, during August, preaching twice, and lecturing 

ten times. The Rev. R. C. Reed fllled his pulpit during his 

absence. 

***If anyone who has ordered a copy of either of Dr. George's 

books, or a set of Tarbell's Life of Lincoln, has not received the 

book or books to which they are entitled, we will be pleased to 

have them send us a card notifying us of the fact. 

***Ilev. J. A. Lyons, CuUybackey, Ireland., whose excellent discourse 

we recently pubished, writes: "Sorry for slips in the type on 

p. 6, line 36, of issue July 22.. 1914, Christian Nation—and a look like 

'broken earthenware' ought to be 'and a book like broken earthenware.' 

" 

***The Vacation Committee of the National Civic Federation 

bas opened a free employment bureau at 38 W. 39th street. New 

York, for the purpose of aiding women who are in need of work. 

Telephone, Greeley 630-631, ask for the Employment Bureau, and you 

will be given immediate attention. 

•••Ânnouncement is made, at the request of Dr. R. M. Sommerville, 

of the Foreipi Board, that help for the Chinese Mission has 

come from an unexpected source, and for this reason no further contributions 

for the China Relief Fund are needed. There were many 

prompt and generous responses to the appeal, for which the Foreign 

Board is sincerely grateful. If further help should be needed, the 

Church will be notified. 

***Young men and women of the Covenanter Church, you are 

needed to stand by the Church's colors, and your loyalty is going to 

be needed more and more. Study the principles, realize that you 

we in personal Covenant with our Lord, that He is counting on your 

personal co-operation with Him. Misguided bu t well-intentioned 

young people will ask you if it is more important to stand for your 

Principles than to seek to save souls, 'they think they have put you 

to contusion when they insist that you must make this choice. No 

such choice is required of you. "If ye love me, ye will keep my Commandments." 

One must know them to keep them. "Ye shall know 

'he Truth and the Truth shall make you free." Be familiar with the 

Wrds of Jesus, and use them wisely. Be filled with His grace. Do 

lot argue, but live the life—and stand by the Church's colors. 

***We should he in constant prayer for our brethren throughout 

Great Britain in view of the great conflict now raging in Europe. A 

letter from Robert Holmes, Ballymony, Ireland, August 26, says they 

^fe in the midst of terrible times. The Scotch R. P. Witness's 

leading editorial in September issue is entitled "Garments Rolled in 

Blood." The opening sentence reads: "A war of far greater magnitude 

Jhan that which our forefathers and their Allies waged against the 

'jst Napoleon a hundred years ago has been suddenly and ruthlessly 

forced upon our peace-loving country. And the whole strength of 



havinff no publuhins house of its own, its 


Catechismt, Lesson Helps, Church and Sab* 

bath School SuppUes of every description t* 

Cbe presbpterian Board or 

Wilienpoon PUPllCailOll or uir of iti 

Bids., Philadelphia 

Depositorie* 

BLANCHARD ITEMS. 

Dr. and Mrs. Robb are happy over 

the arrival of a little baby girl. 

We enjoyed a brief visit from Dr. 

A. I. Robb and his talk on the condition 

in China. Blanchard has a 

warm heart for the mission there. 

A week later Mr. J. R. Dill was with 

us and in addition to his re'gular lecture, 

gave us some account of the 

splendid mission work of the Second 

Philadelphia congregation. The methods 

seem to be those of permanent results, 

and well worthy of imitation. 

Mrs. Taylor recently returned to 

her home in Content, but her brother, 

Rev. E. A. Crooks is visiting at home 

for a few days. 

Those of us who were able to attend 

the Clarinda Chautauaua,. 

enjoyed the masterly and helpful lectures 

by Dr. R. J. G. McKnight We 

hope he may come again. 

Miss Agnes Bedford is spending 

part of her vacation in this vicinity. 

Her friends fairly scramble for a 

share of the visit. 

Miss Anna and Jennie Cabeen and 

it appear in the Christian Nation 

also. 

Yesterday we cabled "Need reliel 

fund." Others have already written 

you about he greatest flood Tak Hing 

has seen in 130 years. 

I write these few lines in explanation 

of the cablegram and may repeat 

what others have already written. 

July Srd the river went down betetween 

its banks,, but the roads were 

impassable on account of mud. 

On the 4th we received word from 

Canton that a Relief Commitee had 

been organized and would care tor 

the floodeddistrict between Shin Hing 

and Canton, and were expecting the 

missionaries at Wuchow and Tak to 

look after the district between Shin 

Hing and Wuchow. 

On the Sth and 6th, we went out 

with two native helpers to inspect 

conditions in Tak Hing and surrounding 

villages. We also interviewed 

the official, to flndout what help was 

be'ng given by government and local 

authorities, and what places were in 

greatest d' tress. 

The official showed us a list of over 

REV. JULIUS A. KEMPF WRITES with six to twenty-eight inches ot 

OF THE FLOOD IN CHINA. mud and sand. Silk raising, the chief 

Cheung Chau, Hong Kong, industry of the district is badly R 

So. China,. July 16, 1914. crippled. Hundreds of houses are a 

Dear Mr. Pritchard: This is a copy total wreck and many others are 

of a letter written to Dr. Sommerville partly damaged. The people are 

H E U M A T 

B 

I 

O 

S 

O 

M 

K 

Trees." We would be glad to have 

and will no doubt appear in "Olive crowded in neighbor's houses and an 

FREE! 

cestral temples. 

And the whole country is covered 

with mud,, a sea of dark, gray, green, 

slimy mud, 1-2 to 2 feet deep. 

We need funds that we may feed Write for it" 

the hungry, help people clean out Rheumatism 

TODAY! 

their homes and that we may be 

Treated 

ready to handle an epidemic of 

plague, cholera or some other disease Through 

which the deposit of mud in dark 

filthy homes will breed. 

tke Feet 

We expect a glad, quick and liberal 

response to the cable. 

Yours sincerely, 

JULIUS A. KEMPF. 

A PAID-UP SUBSCRIPTION. 

If anyone had bought a paid-up subscription 

to the Christian Nation in 

1884,, by paying $40, he would have 

Illustrated with 

Color Plates 


I sufferer should 




cruel affliction, 


get rid of it without 

medicine by 




proven successful in so large a percentage 

of cases that they have already 

been getting the paper since 1904 for won their way almost TTtAOtHARK all over the civilized 

nothing, and if any considerable number 

of persons should each desire to my Drafts have cured them after 30 and 40 

world. Men and women are writing me tlial 

purchase a paid-up subscription now 

years of pain, even after the most e.\pensive 


for $40, we would have to decline to 

sell them. We could not afford to sell 

many. But the summer has been a 

baths had failed. 


to take e V e,r y 


trying one. The paper does not have 

fifty names of places from which apalpeals for help had already come in. 

vou mv regular 

the funds available that it needs, will gladly send 

and it is advisable to raise money in 

Cloyd and Mrs. Jos. Caskey are visiting 

in Colorado. 

this way. Therefore we will be ex 

He said the government had sent up 

Dollar pair right 

1000 bags (100 pound bags) of rice,. 


Do you know where the young People's 

Convention of Kansas and Iowa an area of 400 square miles and no Up subscriptions at $40 each, just ftilly satisfied with the beneflt received, you 

but it was already distributed over 

ceedingly glad to sell a very few paid advance. Then after trying them, i£ you are 

Presbyteries is to meet next year In one person got more than two pounds, enough to supply the paper with the can send me the Dollar. If not, keep your 

Blanchard. 

and what was two pounds of rice to money it needs until trade livens up. money. Name... Vou decide, and 1 take your word. 

a family of four or five or six children 

who nad already eaten up al 

an Above offer year goods after sent year prepaid if 1 were by return not positive roail^ 

You Address can see that I couldn't possibly make such 

UTICA, OHIO. 

We would not care to sell more than 

Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Thompson, of 

one or two paid-up subscriptions in 

they had during the ten days of high 

that my Drafts are better and surer than anything 

else you can get tor any kind of Rheu 

the Utica congregation,, have been in water. Thousands have lost their any one congregation, but we will be 

New Concord, where Mr. Thompson homes and many ten thousands are very glad to hear promptly from any matism, no matter where located or how 

a 8-'ste,d in communion services. without the bare necessities of life friend who has the $40 to spare to severe. Send today for my Free Book and 

The annual picnic of the New Concord 

White Cottage an^ Utica con 


and w!ll be without the means of obthutaining these necessities, until the 

show their friendliness to the 

$1 Covenanter 

Drafts. Send no Honey—iust Books for the Coupon Sale 

gregations was held August 26th, at 

paper. 

^FREE $1 COUPONof 

Testimony, Disclpluie, Confession 


mulberries put out a new crop of 

Frederick Dyer, Dept. SP37 Jackson, Mich 

Maxehola Park, near Zanesville. leaves and the fieldsare ready for Care and discrimination are exercised 

In managing the advertising de 

Drafts To Try Free, and your Free Illus 

Dear Sir : Please send me your Dollar 

Rev. and Mrs. E. K. Patton spent a 

Poetry," "Homss and Haunts of th* 

rice planting. The official advised us 

few days at the home of Mrs. R. A. 

Covenanters," Catechisms, "Reformeii 

to inspect and render what help we partment of tbe Christian Nation, and trated Book, as described above. 

Adams on their way home from 


could to tne country villages and we must be first convinced that an 

Mackinaw and Niagara. 

Young Christians," Minutes of Synor 

hamlets, because the distress and advertiser is worthy of confidence 

The Utica congregation is taking 

Address: 

need was much greater in those and patronage before his order is accepted. 

We cannot agree to become 

the lead in the moral reform of the 

JAMES S. TIBBY, 406 Penn Bulldlnj 

places than in Tak Hing city. 

town. Rev. A. M. Thompson is the 


As a result of our talk with the guarantor, nor to adjust petty misunderstandings, 


efficient president of the Social Service 

League. A new playground and sent a letter to the Canton Commit 


official and two days' investigation we 

reading room have been fitted up and tee, saying we ought to have 1,000 gladly render any reasonable service 

a series of lectures and entertaintments are being planned for the near would be glad to receive any cash,, this paper. Since 1911, investment E C Z E M A 

meet the immediate need and we In his dealings with advertisers In 

future. 

food stuffs and disinfectants they advertisements of every kind have Also called Tetter, Salt Bheum, Frar.tns, 

could send us. 

Iseen debarred. 

Milk Crust, Water Poisou, Weeping 

A GOOD COMPLEXION 

We have not yet received an answer 

to that letter. Meanwhile we 

Skiu, etc. 

IWEAHS PURE BLOOD 

Catarrh Cannot Be Cured I believe eczema can be «»«* to stay^mean 

just what I say C-U-R-t-D and «u 

are drawing on a relief fund of fôo, with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot 

reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh .s a in erelv Datched up to return again. Kemeinuc., 

Everybody that want>: a fine, which happens fo be in the mission 

glowins-, youthful skin, should take treasury and upon this year's Sabbath 

days' collections which the Tak tn cure it, you must take internal remedies. half million cases of "^t„^"'^f don"care- 

blood or constitutional disease, and in order "mak^hisstate,&ent after handhog nearly a 

old reHalile Hood's Sarsaparilla, a 

physician's prescription, which Hing congregation has given for reHall'lief work. 

acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur 

ô^fwVv;rrê%^S!>TY:wûni£lS^ 

Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and vears of mv life to Its treatment. 1 "o" ' ,' , 

gives a clear, healthy color. _ When 

your blood is made pure, pimples, That portion of our mission fleld face. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medi 

Tt was prescribed by one of the best dare you to give me ^ chance to pro j 

me. If you are disgusted and discour g 

ijoils, hives, eczema disappear.^ effected more or less by the flood,excinetends about 30 miles north and south phvsioians in this country for years and is a claims. By wrrUng me today J "^heve^ °J „ 

Lansu'ir. loss of appetite, tired 

feelinc, weakness are s';mptoms of by about 90 miles east and west. regular prescription. It is composed of the enjoy more real conifort than >«" ^ ({, 

impure, unhealthy blood. 

Throughout this portion, the rice crop best tonics known, combined with the best thought this world held for 5-" J;'""-*^ 

Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the is destroyed. Gardens are covered blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucotis and I feel sure you will agree with me 

blood. Get a bottle today. 

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CHINA RELIEF FUND. 

The following is a list of the contributions 

for the China Relief Fund, 

received since the last report, including 

today, Sept. 3: 

Previously acknowledged .. $1,089.91 

Mr. and Mrs. I. Mann, Quinter, 

Kas 5.00 

Mrs. M. Mannen, Wahoo, Neb. 5.00 

Mrs. Mary A. Peoples, Phila 6.00 

Wm. Hammer, Birmingham, 

Mich 1.00 

P. Lucas, Birminâm, Mich 1.00 

Mrs. Mary J. McConnell, Birmingham, 

Mich 5.00 

Mrs. M. W. Robb Birmingham, 

Mich 3.00 

advertisement on page 9, of this 

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as to identify yourself as one of our Old Bethel Cong 

10.00 

26.00 

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S. S. Old Bethel Cong 24.00 

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all cost, merely for the asking, by 

Pres 8.85 

using the coupon. 

Mrs. M. E. McFarland, Rossiter, 

From printed photographs of the Pa 1.00 

Rev. J. M. Coleman, Bloomington, 

Ind 10.00 

Miss Alice L. Smith,. Bloomington, 

Ind 1.00 

Mrs. C. G. Martin, Boston, 

Mass 1.50 

Mrs. Elizabeth McMillan,, Greeley, 

Colo 2.00 

Olathe Cong 75.00 

Covenanter Mission Band, Cedarville 

5.00 

I also enclose some interesting e.xtracts 

from a letter received from 

Mr. Robb, giving the methods used in 

relief work. 

Sincerely yours, 

S. A. S. METHENY. 

Treasurer. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

JOHN FORSYTHE. 

John Forsythe, aged about 80 years, 

diaed at his home on Railroad avenue, 

Indiana, Pa., Friday morning, August 

Hth, at 5 o'clock. Death was due to 

a complication of diseases, following 

a stroke of paralysis. He was a Vdteran 

of the Civ.l War, being a member 

of Company D, 6th Regiment, 

Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. He 

was born in Butler County, Octtib.r 

il, 1834, and was a life-long member 

of the Reformed Presbyterial 

Church, being a member of the Reformed 

Presbyterian Church o.t 

Clarksburg, Pa., at his death. He is 

survived by his wife and the following 

children: James R., of Gastop, 

Ore; Mrs. J. R. Lytle, of Indi ma; 

Martha B., a nurse at Wilkinsburg, 

and John, Wilda, Margaret and Id

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President Wilson Formally Proclaims Oct. 4 

a Day of Prayer in America for European Peace 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.—President Wilson today issued a proclamation 

calling upon the people of the United States to pray for 

peace in Europe and setting aside Sabbath, October 4, as the day of 

prayer. The proclamation follows: 

By the President of the United States of America. 

A PROCLAMATION. 

Whereas, Great nations of the world have taken up arms 

against one another and war now draws millions of men into battle 

whom the counsel of statesmen has not been able to save from 

the terrible sacrifice; and 

Whereas, In this, as in all things,it is our privilege and duty 

to seek counsel and succor of Almighty God, humbling ourselves 

before Him, confessing our weakness and our lack of any wisdom 

equal to these things; and 

Whereas, It is the especial wish and longing of the people of 

the United States, in prayer and counsel and all friendliness, to 

serve the cause of peace; 

Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States 

of America, do designate Sunday, the fourth day of October next, 

a day of prayer and supplication and do request all God-fearing 

persons to repair on that day to their places of worship, there to 

unite their petitions to Almighty God that, overruling the counsel 

of men, setting straight the things they cannot govern or alter, 

taking pity on the nations now in the throes of conflict, in His 

mercy and goodness showing a way where men can see none, 

He vouchsafe His children healing peace again and restore once 

more that concord among men and nations without which there 

can be neither happiness nor true friendship, nor any wholesome 

fruit of toil or thought in the world; praying also to this end 

that He forgive us our sins, our ignorance of His holy will, our 

wilfulness and many errors, and lead us in the paths of obedience 

to places of vision and to thoughts and counsels that purge and 

make wise. 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused 

the seal of the United States to be affixed. 

Done at the City of Washington this eighth day of September 

in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen 

and of the independence of the United States of America the 

one hundred and thirty-ninth. WOODROW WILSON. 

By the President: 

WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Secretary of State. 

bath School Lesson for October 4, 1914. 

Prayer Meeting Topic for October 7, 1914. Young People's Topic for October 4, 1914.


GALILEE. 

By Agnes Mcllroy. , 

Oh, little lake of Galilee, 

How sweet, how calm and clear. 

As pictured by the artist's touch 

Thy waters blue appear. 





tale in these columns. 

The church at Hindelbank has 

been sought out by art-students 

throughout the past century and a 

half for the sake of a remarkable 


served the beauty of their fine 

ler, the most encyclopaedic of all symmetry, but has also imparted 

I tomb in it, which is the chef Swiss savants. 

to them a look entirely suited to 

1; 1 might walk upon thy shore, ^'oeuvre of Nahl-whom the Bio- 

But this tombstone is not solid the mystery of the grave. Monuments 

too often savor of conceit; 

Oh! luke of Galilee, . ,, . 

The place where Jesus often walked, graphic Universelle ranks as one and intact. The archangel's trump 

How comforting 'twould be! of the greatest of German sculptors." 

Nor is the tomb memor- ing up its dead. The stone is rent of wonder is abated, the mind 

has sounded and the grave is giv 

and after the momentary feeling 

To hear thy murmuring waves repeat ^^j^ ^^j^ ^^^ -^^ artistic merits, but asunder by the mother as she rises. turns with greater pleasure to 

The lessons Jesus taught. 

also for the touch or romance that 

Like a benediction uttered 

The fissured edges of its shattered more severe models. Such Is not 

To calm each restless thought. makes its history pathetic. 

portions are exquisitely natural. the case with this extraordinary 

Nahl, a native of Prussia, came Behind her, a fragment has fallen tomb. It grows upon you by study 

And yet is he not just as near ^^ Switzerland in middle life, to back, so as to display her face fully; 

whilst the remainder, severed remarkable as the boldness and 

and its rare simplicity is quite as 

To poor, weak hearts today, • ,_• ^ i .,. , ^ 

, I, til J *T, *,„„w«/i o,rô exercise his talents as a sculptor. 

As And when bade he stilled the winds thy troubled obey waves 

^ in twain all down its length, flies poetry of the conception. It has 

In 1750 he was summoned to Hindelbank 

to adorn its little church she lies on her left side, and to dis 

produced under the pure inspira 

apart just sufficiently to show that all the appearance of having been 

H' power is just as potent now, 

His grace as sure to save, with a vast monument in honor of close her undraped arm and foot. tion of Imagination, quickened by 

As when he walked and talked, with a wealthy local magnate, Count 

men 

Her beautiful face is radiant with strong and generous feeling. No 

d'Erlach, who had been a field-marshal 

in the Austrian army. That joy, and one hand is raised, as if work of art—no, not even Bv Galilee's blue wave. 

the 

monument still towers up the in reverent salutation of her Lord. Apollo Belvedere—ever produced 

A MINISTER'S WIFE IMMOR- church wall for a height of some On her bosom there lies the infant, so strong an effect on me as this 

TALIZED. 

twenty and odd feet, with its suc- his face all eagerness; and, though monument, which 1 take to be the 

Ten miles outside the Swiss city cessive storeys of allegorical life one little hand rests in hers, the most sublime production of its 

of Berne, on the direct route be- size figures. The virtues of the detween 

it and Zurich, lies a pleas- ceased warriors are celebrated by if he were anxiously plying his lit 

when Cooper, on his journey home, 

other presses against the stone, as kind in all the world." Hence, 

ant woodland hamlet called Hin- Fame and Time and Memory and tle strength to make his way to days afterwards, drove past Hindelbank, 

he "cast many longing 

delbank. Two generations ago, its Valor and Sorrow, as they clamber heaven. 

name was very familiar even out- successively up the vast structure Shortly after the erection of this glances at the little rural church 

side Switzerland. For few Eng- from bottom to top. The execulish 

or German travelers posted tion of this enormous piece of land visited it. The impression it monument." 

monument the German poet Wie- 

which contains that admirable 

through Hindelbank without stop- work compelled Nahl to make a made on him he commemorated in 

The statue happily escaped intact 

when the church of Hindel 

ping their horses there in order to prolonged sojourn in Hindelbank, a poem which describes how— 

visit the tiny village church. But and the best accommodation the The marble limbs soar lightly from 

bank was burned down, about four 

within living memory a change village could offer him was the 

years ago, though the precious 

came. The railway was built, and hospitality of Pastor Langhans at The saint floats forth with rapture 

it superseded the posthorse. So, the parsonage. The good pastor on her face. 

as all the quick trains shot through had recently been married, and his The passing traveller who enters 

Hindelbank without stopping, the bride is recorded by her contemhamlet 

ceased to be an easy place poraries to have been one of 

here 

the 

Stands awestruck, gazing on her 

church did not restore Frau Lang 

Hence, ex- loveliest women in the whole Can- 

with a tear; 

The light of faith beams from his 

raptured eye, 

for travelers to visit. 

cept amongst the Swiss them- ton. Unhappily, she died, when 

selves, even the knowieage that it only twenty-seven ,at the birth of 

was worth visiting faded utterly her firstchild. This was on the 

away. But in Switzerland t+ie ad- Easter Eve of 1751, while Nahl was 

vent f)f the motor-car is working a still residing under her husband's 

counter-revolution in travel. Old roof. Touched by the grief of his 

ing left above ground, and moreover, 

by its being now laid close 

Whether Goethe saw it in the 

course of his Swiss journeyings I 

roads, old inns ,and old scenes of host, and inspired by his own rebeauty 

or of interest, which had gard for the dead hostess, Nahl 

ment, which dwarfs it into a mere 

to the gigantic d'Erlach monu 

do not know. But he says of it, in 

a letter of October 20, 1779, to 

become neglected because the rail- pledged himself to commemorate 

accessory detail.—The Christian 

Frau von Stein, "I have heard 

way traveler got no chance of her by a monument that should 

World. 

much of this monument. It is a 

reaching them, are being recalled render her famous. He kept his 

text on which a long chapter 

into popularity. During the last word. 

might be written." And, full half 

few years this has become the hap- He reared nothing against the 

a century later, an American journeying 

through Switzerland, found 

py fate of Hindelbank. But even walls of the church, but sank, innow 

the average tourist know stead, an opening in its floor.Into 

that all travelers to Berne still 

nothing of its historic claim upon this he lowered a block of the 

stepped to visit this tomb. That 

his notice. And as even his trustv grey local sandstone, so deeoly 

American was our familiar friend, 

Baedeker is equally ignorant, it that its highest outlines lay some 

Fenimore Cooper, the creator of 

seems well worth while to tell the inches below the level of the pave 

Leather-stocking and Long Tom 

ment. On looking down into this 

seeming grave, the spectator saw a 

tombstone, some eight feet long. 

It is carved with the name and armorial 

bearings of Maria Magdalena 

Langhans, the dates of the 

birth and death, and the words, 

"Lord! here am I and the child 

which thou hast given me." Added 

to these are lines written by Hal- 

their place, 

He doubts no more his immortality! 

Coffin, and of that "Last of the 

Mohicans" who was our boyhood's 

ideal of youthful heroism. In the 

narrative of his Swiss travels 

Cooper says of this tomb: 'The 

sculpture is worthy of the thought. 

The artist, probably from the circumstance 

of moulding the features 

after death, has not only pre 

glass of the ancient windows perished 

and the big d'Erlach monument 

was disfigured. But, unfortunately, 

those who rebuilt the 

hans' tomb to a subterranean position, 

such as its sculptor saw to 

be necessary to its full imaginative 

effect. So, at present, that effect 

is greatly impaired by its be 

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A MODERN 

TRIUMVIRATE. 

In the latter days of the so-called Republic 

of Rome before the days of the Caesars, the 

government was in the hands of a triumvirate, 

a combination of three men who controlled 

all pubHc affairs for their own ends. 

The government of the great cities of the 

United States, and so far of the whole country, 

seems now to be in the hands of three 

great interests which control everything for 

their own ends. This trio of evil consists of 

the great corporations, the liquor traffic and 

the Roman Catholic Church. There are other 

subsidiary evils, but they all find their 

centers of strength in these three. For instance 

the social evil, the theaters and the 

Sunday newspaper will generally be found 

in company with the liquor traffic; the infi- 

• dels, Jews and Mormons,—and it looks a little 

strange,—will generally be found in the 

same party with the Roman Catholic Church; 

and the corrupt politicians of all parties will 

be found working for their paymasters, the 

great corporations. 

Among these three the leadership is to be 

assigned to the representatives of the great 

corporations. These men, with their socalled 

legal advisers plan the campaigns, present 

the issues on which they hope to win—• 

which may be very far from their real purposes—select 

the men and furnish the means 

to make things go. Occasionally they have 

failed in carrying out their plans', as in 1912 

when they rejected Mr. Roosevelt, who had 

talked against them and had at the same 

time let them increase and multiply and do 

what they liked, and chose Mr. Taft, who gave 

them both his talk and his actions and had 

clinched their hold on the country by packing 

the Supreme Court with corporation 

judges. Then through Mr. Bryan's efforts 

at Baltimore, their candidate, Mr. Clark, was 

defeated and Mr. Wilson was nominated. 

.Sometimes through the Providence of God 

they are defeated also in some one of the 

great cities, but it is seldom and not for 

long. The corporations furnish the brains 

and the money to run the combination that 

proposes to run the country, and when they 

want to force the people to elect their man 

or defeat their opponents, they bring on hard 

times, or even start a panic. They own most 

of the newspapers and the people read what 

the corporations choose to let them read. 

The votes to carry out these plans come 

from the people who go with wealth and power, 

the reactionary people, the people who 

vote with the party and the people whose 

minds are so full of the issues of a past generation 

that they do not see what is before 

their eyes. We may add to this number the 

people who see, but whose bread and butter 

are in some of the hundred hands of these 

corporations and their friends. 

These make up a mighty army but the 

great allies of the corporations are the votes 

that are secured for a consideration, the voters 

controlled by the liquor traffic and the 

Roman Catholic Church. Why is municipal 

misrule so common Why are our great 

cities the centers of corruption Why are 

reforms in these cities spasmodic and so 

soon a failure It is not because they have 

not schools and intelligence, not because they 

have not churches and religion, not because 

they have not thousands on thousands of 

good people who love honesty, decency and 

good order, but it is because the corporations, 

the liquor traffic and the Roman Catholic 

Church are concentrated there and because 

each one is getting his divide out of 

the spoil of the general public and each one 

of the three is willing to help the other 

members of the triumvirate, providing it 

can get what it wants for itself. 

The distillers and brewers, who head the 

saloon keepers and plan their course of action, 

want the traffic in liquor to go on unhindered. 

They know the character of their 

traffic and the opposition it provokes, and 

they are willing to pay the tax and license 

which operate as a bribe given to the general 

public. They would like the traffic conducted 

as respectably as possible without diminishing 

the sale of their product. They 

run liquor papers to keep the trade in line 

and to keep the saloon men active in lining 

up the largest number of votes for the parties 

and candidates who are standing by the 

traffic. If it were not for their poli'r.cal alliances 

and protection, they would soon be 

facing prohibition. The great corporations 

furnish them the money and protection and 

in return they make every saloon a little political 

center and furnish the votes. 

All this is fairly plain, but when one comes 

to a study of the political activity of the 

Roman Catholic Church, he can judge in 

general only from the known character of 

their leaders and from the results. That 

Church while opposed to secret societies, is 

the most secret of them all. It is perfectly 

evident, however, that every politician is 

afraid of the political enmity of the priests 

and that most of the politicians bow down 

to their desires. As a rule the priests can 

control their whole citizen membership and 

they in turn are trained to take orders from 

the men higher up. The Roman Catholics 

were a Democratic asset until the time of 

Mark Hanna; now they are on the middle 

of the teter board, as in England, giving 

their votes to the party that will give them 

what they want. They are closely linked up 

with the liquor traffic, as most saloon keepers 

are Romanists, and as a rule the priests 

are the secret if not the open enemies of 

all real efforts for reform. 

We do not seem likely to get into war with 

any other nation, but we may have our troubles 

with unruly elements at home. Among 

these the chief danger is from the liquor 

traffic and the Roman Catholic Church. The 

great corporations do not want internal war 

for that would stop business and destroy 

profits, but by being on the side of evil, by 

breaking the Sabbath and by other unscrupulous 

conduct, they not only stir up resentment, 

but they greatly weaken the power 

of the moral and more stable element in 

the country. If the power of this trio of evil 

is not broken, we will see our own troublous 

times. 

ROBERT HALL ON WAR. 

Extracts from a Sermon Preached in 1802. 

While we cannot be too thankful for our 

security, it has placed us under a disadvantage 

in one respect, which is, that we have 

learned to contemplate war with too much 

indifference, and to feel for the unhappy 

countries immediately involved in it, too little 

compassion. 

Real war is a very different thing from 

that painted image of it which you see on a 

parade, or at a review; it is the most awful 

scourge that Providence employs for the 

chastisement of man. It is the garment of 

vengeance with which the Deity arrays himself, 

when he comes forth to punish the inhabitants 

of the earth. It is the day of the 

Lord, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger. 

Half a million of beings, sharers of the 

same nature, warmed with the same hopes, 

and as fondly attached to life as ourselves, 

have been prematurely swept into the grave; 

each of whose deaths has pierced the heart 

of a wife, a parent, a brother, or a sister. 

How many of these scenes of complicated 

distress have occurred since the commencement 

of hostilities is known only to Omniscience; 

that they are innumerable cannot admit 

of a doubt. In some parts of Europe, 

perhaps, there is scarcely a family exempt. 

It is remarked by an ancient historian, 

that in peace children bury their parents, in 

war parents bury their children; nor is the 

difference small. Children lament their parents, 

sinceresly indeed, but with that moderate 

and tranquil sorrow which it is natural 

for those to feel who are conscious of retaining 

many tender ties, many animating 

prospects. Parents mourn for their children 

with the bitterness of despair; the aged 

parent, the widowed mother, loses, when she 

is deprived of her children, everything but 

the capacity of suffering; her heart, withered 

and desolate, admits no other object, cherishes 

no other hope. It is Rachel weeping 

for her children, and refusing to be comforted, 

because they are not. 

The lot of those who perish instantaneously 

may be considered, apart from religious 

prospects, as comparatively happy, since they 

are exempt from those lingering diseases and 

slow torments to which others are liable. We

cannot see an individual expire, though a 

stranger or an enemy, without being sensibly 

moved, and prompted by compassion to 

lend him every assistance in our power. Every 

trace of resentment vanishes in a moment; 

every other emotion gives way to pity 

and terror. What a scene then must a field 

of battle present, where thousands are left 

without assistance and without pity, with 

their wounds exposed to the piercing air, 

while the blood, freezing as it flows, binds 

them to the earth, amid the trampling of 

horses and the insults of an enraged foe! 

If they are spared by the humanity of the 

enemy and carried from the field, it is but a 

prolongation of torment. Conveyed in uneasy 

vehicles, often to a remote distance, 

through roads almost impassable, they are 

lodged in ill-prepared receptacles for the 

wounded and the sick, where the variety of 

distress baffles all the efforts of humanity 

and skill, and renders it impossible to give 

to each the attention he demands. Far from 

their native home, no tender assiduities of 

friendship, no well known voice, no wife, or 

mother, or sister, is near to soothe their sorrows, 

relieve their thirst, or close their eyes 

in death. Unhappy man! and must you be 

swept into the grave unnoticed and unnumbered, 

and no friendly tear be shed for your 

sufferings or mingled with your dust! 

Conceive but for a moment the consternation 

which the approach of an invading army 

would impress on the peaceful villages in 

this neighborhood. When you have placed 

yourselves for an instant in that situation, 

you will learn to sympathize with those unhappy 

countries which have sustained the 

ravages of arms. But how is it possible to 

give you an idea of these horrors You behold 

rich harvests, the bounty of heaven and 

the reward of industry, consumed in a mom.ent 

or trampled under foot, while famine 

and pestilence follow the steps of desolation. 

The contemplation of such scenes as these 

forces on us this awful reflection, that neither 

the fury of wild beasts, the concussions 

of the earth, nor the violence of tempests 

are to be compared to the ravages of arms; 

and that nature in her utmost extent, or, 

more properly, divine justice in its utmost 

severity, has supplied no enemy to man so 

terrible as man. 

Still, however, it would be happy for mankind 

if the effects of national hostility terminated 

here; but the fact is, that they who 

are farthest removed from its immediate 

desolations share largely in the calamity. 

They are drained of the most precious part 

of their population, their youth, to repair the 

waste made by the sword. They are drained 

of their wealth by the prodigious expense incurred 

in the equipment of fleets and the 

subsistence of armies in remote parts. The 

accumulation of debt and taxes diminishes 


the public strength and depresses private industry. 

An augmentation in the price of the 

necessaries of life, inconvenient to all 

classes, falls with peculiar weight on the laboring 

poor, who must carry their industry 

to market every day, and therefore cannot 

wait for that advance of price which gradually 

attaches to every other article. Of all 

people the poor are on this account the 

greatest sufferers by war and have the most 

reason to rejoice in the restoration of peace. 

The contests of nations are both the offspring 

and the parent of injustice. The word 

of God ascribes the existence of war to the 

disorderly passions of men. Whence come 

wars and fightings among you Come they 

not from your lusts that war in your members 

It is certain two nations cannot 

engage in hostilities but one party must be 

guilty of injustice; and if the magnitude of 

crimes is to be estimated by a regard to their 

consequences, it is difficult to conceive an 

action of equal guilt with the wanton violation 

of peace. 

THE CALL TO PRAYER 

We give elsewhere the call of the President 

of the people of the United States— 

"all God-fearing persons," to assemble in 

their places of worship on Sabbath, October 

4, and pray for peace in Europe, in the spirit 

of humility, and to seek of Almighty God 

the forgiveness of our sins. This is a most 

commendable act on his part, for vain is the 

help of man in this crisis. 

This Christian President might well have 

named the Name that is above every name, 

who is the Way. The Senate of the United 

States did so in 1863, when asking Mr. Lincoln 

to call a Fast in the crisis of the Civil 

War. Mr. Cleveland did not hesitate to call 

to Thanksgiving in this Name. Any who do 

not believe in Him, and yet fear God, are 

not hindered by such a call, made in what 

the Christian knows is the only Way for 

the forgiveness of sins, whether personal or 

national. "The Father judgeth no man; but 

hath committed all judgment unto the Son; 

that all men should honor the Son, even as 

they honor the Father. He that honoreth 

not the Son, honoreth not the Father which 

hath sent Him." 

Here is a remarkable instance of a neutral 

nation called on by its Chief Magistrate to 

plead with God to bring peace to the nations 

at war. May the Lord hear and answer 

in His grace! 

The American Tract Society, which has been 

located at 150 Nassau street for eighty-nine 

years, since it was founded in 1825, is moving 

in its ninetieth year to large and commodious 

quarters in the new Architect's Building at 

101 Park avenue, corner of Fortieth street. 

The ofScers of the society are: William Phillips 

Hall, President; Rev. J. H. Jowett, D. D., 

Vice President; Rev. Judson Swift, D. D., General 

Secretary, and Louis Tag, Treasurer. 

IN MEMORY OF WALTER T. MILLER. 

THE LATE WALTER T. MILLER. 

By Professor D. B. Willson. 

The Christian Nation has announced 

the death of this servant of Christ. 

He had been laid aside for some years 

from active service, so that he was unknown 

personally to some of our ministry. But the 

most of our ministry and many in the eldership 

of our Church knew him well. He was 

a man of great activity, and was full of energy. 

Mr. Miller was an elder in the Third 

Church, N. Y. City, as far back as the pastorate 

of Rev. Dr. J. R. W. Sloane. Of late years 

he had been connected with the Second 

Church. He succeeded Elder William Brown 

of Philadelphia as Treasurer of the Board 

of Foreign Missions, and. gave time and 

strength to this part of the work of the 

Church. He was on the Seminary Board of 

Superintendents and as his lately deceased 

colleague, Elder David Boyd, ever manifest- • 

ed the deepest interest in the Theological 

class. When he appeared at the Closing Exercises 

each year, he sought a list for himself 

of the young men, that he might soon 

become acquainted with them, and ever after 

recognize them. 

Mr. Miller was deeply interested in all the 

work of the Church. He was a cotton broker, 

and after the Civil War he often had 

occasion to travel South on this business. 

He planned to see the missionaries, and was 

thus a frequent visitor at the Southern JVlission. 

He was long Secretary of the Cotton 

Exchange of this city. His business qualifications 

not only brought him prosperity, 

but also the confidence of his associates. He 

was a man of integrity as well as of ability. 

When a reverse in business came, and a settlement 

was made, many years did not pass 

till every creditor received in full the whole 

of his account, the occurrence being noted in 

the daily press. 

Mr. Miller's wife was the eldest daughter 

of Rev. Dr. Samuel 0. WyHe. She had 

gone before him to the better land. The 

Covenanter Church will live, be strong and 

do her work, if the Lord blesses her with 

members with the intelligence, devotion, public 

spirit, and Christian character of Mr. Miller. 

WALTER T. MILLER'S INTENSE DEVO 

TION. 

By Dr. F. M. Foster. 

Those who had the privilege of being associated 

with Mr. Walter T. Miller in the work 

of the Foreign Mission Board, know full well 

the obligation they owe to him as Treasurer 

of the Board. The writer has been in his 

office after "closing hours" on Saturday, and 

there he was—writing, writing, writing, to 

the various mission fields. Excepting the 

Corresponding Secretary, Dr. R. M. Sommer-



ville, few, if any, had all lines of the work 

so fully grasped as Treasurer Walter T. Miller. 

For many years the writer was associated 

withJVlr. Miller in the Session of Third New 

York. He was Clerk of Session for probably 

more than a quarter of a century. He 

brought to the work of the congregation 

the same thorough devotion which marked 

his labors in the Foreign Board. He was 

exact, and had details thought out. He 

studied the welfare of Zion which he loved 

with exceptional devotion. He excelled in 

welcoming strangers. 

For many years he was superintendent of 

the Sabbath School, where he was prompt 

and efficient. The writer does not recall that 

Mr. Miller was ever late. Arriving at a meeting 

you usually found Mr. Miller there. 

He was on the Building Committee 

charged with the erection of Third New York 

Church in 1861. 

JWr. Miller had many genial qualities which 

cause him to be remembered, and many of 

the poor have reason to thank God for his 

quiet, unobstrusive help, which was accompanied 

with many kind, comforting and encouraging 

words. He was greatly appreciated, 

probably more than he knew. His deeds 

live in many hearts which were saddened by 

his seclusion these last years. 

WALTER T. MILLER. 

By Dr. R. M. Sommerville. 

While away from home on a brief holiday 

there was mailed to us news of the death of 

one of the best-known men in the Reformed 

Presbyterian Church. After a season of seclusion 

Walter T. Miller was released from the 

weariness of inactivity and called to uninterrupted 

service in the heavenly state. Under 

the nurturing influence of a -pious mother, 

whose memory he never ceased to honor, the 

boy, "Walter T., grew up in the fear of God and 

never lost his reverence for divine things. 

Nothing was more marked than this in his 

daily intercourse with friends, and nothing 

was more earnestly insisted on when speaking 

to the young in the Sabbath School or 

claiming Church relationship, with its privileges 

and responsibilities. 

Evidently the 

transforming element in the formation of 

his character and the impelling motive to 

Christian service was the constraining love 

of Christ. 

Mr. Miller was received into the fellowship 

of the Church, March 28, 1853, and the 

,same regularity in attendance upon public 

worship that distinguished him when a boy 

under home training was equally noticeable 

*hen he became a man and had made a 

personal confession of faith in Christ. If 

at any time he was absent from church on 

Sabbath or from the midweek meeting for 

prayer and Christian fellowship, the circumstances 

were exceptional, and furnished a 

sufficient reason for being away. After the 

example of the Saviour during His earthly 

ministry, it was his custom or habit to be 

in the house of God every Lord's day, and 

he could say: "How amiable are Thy tabernacles, 

O Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, 

yea even fainteth for the courts of the Lord. 

My heart and my flesh crieth out for the 

living God." Any one who had the privilege 

of hearing him speak or lead in prayer 

at social meetings can bear witness to his 

familiarity with the Word of God, and that 

he was obviously one of those who possess 

the devotional spirit and find pleasure in the 

prayer life. The last Sabbath before he was 

laid aside, he spent the whole day in the 

public and private exercise of God's worship. 

Mr. Miller stood very high in the esteem 

of his business associates, and was always 

distinguished for sterling integrity in all 

commercial transactions. Walter T.—the 

name by which he was familiarly known and 

by which he liked to be called—was a Christian 

not only at home and in the Church, but 

also on the Cotton Exchange. We do not 

recall the date, butit was some years ago he 

met with business reverses, and was unable 

to offer his creditors more than 50 cents on 

the dollar, an arrangement which satisfied 

them, but was far from satisfactory to him, 

and he quietly resolved that if God gave 

him life and health, he would make an effort 

to pay them in full. Accordingly, one 

morning only a few years ago, his creditors, 

some of whom had preserved no record of 

the transaction, were astonished to receive 

checks that cancelled his indebtedness to 

them. This was something of which any 

man might be proud, but Walter T. Miller 

did not talk of what he had done. It was 

not for him to boast of what was, in his way 

of looking at it, merely a matter of everyday 

honesty. 

A man of Mr. Miller's character and devotedness 

could not fail to challenge attention, 

and the congregation of which he was a 

member, soon recognized his special fitness 

for the eldership, and in December, 1864, he 

was set apart to that office in the Third Reformed 

Presbyterian Church of New York. 

Three years after his ordination to the eldership, 

he was elected a member of the Foreign 

Mission Board by the Synod of 1867, 

and, in token of the esteem in which he had 

always been held and his social qualities and 

self-denying labors, Mr. Miller's name was 

retained on the roll of membership till the 

time of his death, August 4, 1914. In 1872 

Synod elected him Treasurer of the Board, 

and he served the Church in that capacity 

with exceptional fidelitytill he was forced 

by failing health to retire from public life, 

refusing any remuneration for his efficient 

services, except that during the last few 

years of an active treasuryship he consented 

to accept the small sum of $250 for clerical 

hire. 

Our friend and beloved associate in Christian 

work has finishedhis course, "an old 

man and full of days," and passed within the 

veil to receive the reward that awaits every 

faithful servant of the Lord and Master of 

redeemed men. The parting message of a 

long life is that of Paul, the aged: "Whatsoever 

things are true, whatsoever things 

are honest, whatsoever things are just, 

whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever 

things are lovely, v/hatsoever things are of 

good report, if there be any virtue, and if 

there be any praise, think on these things."— 

Editorial in Olive Trees. 

A TRIBUTE. 

By Dr. David Gregg. 

During the seventeen years of my fello'*'- 

ship with Walter T. Miller, he stood in the 

front rank of the business men of New York. 

He was then in the prime of life. As a business 

man he had the finemoral qualities that 

make business a religion approved of God 

and man. With him his secular pursuits 

were a Divine calling. He was the leading 

spirit in the laity of the Third Reformed 

Presbyterian Church, New York, a church 

which at that time numbered between three 

and four hundred members. To that church 

he gave most liberally of his money, of his 

time, and of the influence of his striking 

personality. He put the Church firstin his 

life. Men of the type of Walter T. Miller 

would make any church a strong, and a successful, 

and an influential church. May God 

multiply his type of Christian manhood! 

DAVID GREGG, 

Bolton Landing, Lake George, Ncw York. 

Sept. 7, 1914.


Vol. «i. 

W H Y M A N O F T O D A Y 

IS O N L Y 5 0 P E R C E N T . E F F I C I E N T 

If one were to form an opinion from the 

•"lumber of helpful, inspiring and informing 

articles one sees in the public press and magazines, 

the purpose of which is to increase our 

efficiency, he must 

By W. W. GRIFFITH 

believe that the entire 

American nation is triving for such an end— 

And 

this is so. 

The American Man because the race is swifter 

every day; competition is keener and the 

stronger the man the greater his capacity to 

win. The stronger the man the stronger his 

will and brain, and the greater his ability to 

match wits and win. 

The greater his confidence 

in himself the greater the confidence of 

other people in him; the keener his 'wit and the 

clearer his brain. 

The American Woman because she must be 

competent to rear and manage the family and 

home, and take all the thought and responsibility 

from the shoulders of the man whose 

present-day business burdens are all he can 

carry. 

Now what are we doing to secure that efficiency 

Much mentally, some of us physically, 

but what is the trouble 

We are not really efficient more than half 

tho time. Half the time blue and worried^ 

all the time nervous—some of the time really 

incapacitated by illness. 

There is a reason for this—a practical reason, 

one that has been known to physicians for 

quite a period, and will be known to the entire 

world ere long. 

That reason is that the human system doea 

not, and will not, rid itself of all the waste 

which it accumulates under our present mode 

of living. No matter how regular we are, the 

food we eat and the sedentary lives we live 

(even though we do get some exercise) make 

it impossible; just as impossible as it is for 

the grate of a stove to rid itself of clinkers 

And the waste does to us exactly what thp 

clinkers do to the stove; make the fire burn 

low and inefficiently until enough clinkers have 

accumulated, and then prevents its burning 

at all. 

It has heen our habit, after this waste has 

reduced our efficiency about 75 per cent., to 

drug ourselves; or, after we have become 100 

per cent, inefficient through illness, to still 

further attempt to rid ourselves of it in the 

same way—by drugging. 

If a clock is not cleaned once in a while it 

clogs up and stops; the same way with an 

engine because of the residue which it itself 

accumulates. To clean the clock, you would 

not put acid on the parts, though you could 

probably find one that would do the work, 

nor to clean the engine would you force a cleaner 

through it that would injure its parts: yet 

that is the process you employ when you drug' 

the system to rid it of waste. 

You would clean your clock and engine 

with, a harmless cleanser that Nature has provided, 

and you can do exactly the same for 

yourself, as I will demonstrate before I conclude. 

The reason that a physician's first step in 

illness is to purge the system is that no medicine 

can take effect nor can the system work 

properly while the colon (large intestine) is 

clogged up. If the colon were not clogged up 

the chances are ten to one that you would not 

have been ill at all. 

It may take some time for the clogging 

process to reach the stage where it produces real 

illness, but no matter how long it takes, while 

it is going oh the functions are not working 

so as to keep us up to "concert pitch." Our 

livers are sluggish, we are dull and heavy 

—slight or severe headaches come on—our 

sleep does not rest us—in short, we are about 

50 per cent, efficient. 

And if this condition progresses to where 

real illness develops, it is impossible to tell 

what form that illness will take, because— 

The blood is constantly circulating through 

the colon and taking up by absorption the poisons 

in the waste which it contains, it distributes 

them throughout the system and weakens 

it so that we are subject to whatever disease is 

most prevalent. 

The nature of the illness depends on our own 

little weaknesses and what we are the least 

able to resist. 

These facts are all scientifically correct in 

every particular, and it has often surprised me 

that they are not more generally known and 

appreciated. All we have to do is to consider 

the treatment that we have received in illness 

to realize fully how it developed and the methods 

used to remove it. 

So you see that not only is accumulated 

waste directly and constantly pulling down our 

efficiency by making our blood poor and our 

intellect dull—our spirits loM' and our ambitions 

weak, but it is responsible through its weakening 

and infecting processes for a list of illnesses 

that if catalogued here would seem almost unbelievable. 

It is the direct and immediate cause of that 

very expensive and dangerous complaint-appendicitis. 

If we can successfully eliminate the waste all 

our functions work properly and in accordthere 

are no poisons being taken up by the 

blood, so it is pure and imparts strength to 

every part of the body instead of weaknessthere 

is nothing to clog up the system and 

make us bilious, dull and nervously foarful. 

With everything working in perfect accord 

and without obstruction, our brains are clear 

our entire physical being is competent to respond 

quickly to every requirement, and we are 

100 per cent, efficient. 

Now this waste that I speak of can not be 

thoroughly removed by drugs, but even if it 

could, the effect of these drugs on the functions 

is very unnatural, and if continued becomes 

a periodical necessity. 

Note the opinions on drugging of two most 

eminent physicians: 

Prof. Alonzo Clark, M.D., of the New York 

College of Physicians and Surgeons, says: "All 

of our curative agents are poisons, and, as a 

consequence, every dose diminishes the patient's 

vitality." 

Prof. Joseph M. Smith, M.D., of the same 

school, says: "All medieines which enter the 

circulation poison the blood in the same manner 

as do the poisons that produce disease." 

Now, the internal organism can be kept as 

sweet and pure and clean as the external, and 

by the same natural, sane method—^bathing. By 

the proper system warm water can be introduced 

so that the colon is perfectly cleansed 

and kept pure. 

There is no violence in this process—it seems 

to be just as normal and natural as washing 

one's hands. . 

Physicians are taking it up more widely and' 

generally every day, and it seems as though 

every one should be informed thoroughly on a 

practice which, though so rational and simple, 

is revolutionary in its accomplishments. 

This is rather a delicate subject to write of 

exhaustively in the public press, but Chas. A. 

Tyrrell, M. D., has prepared an interesting treaties 

on "Why Man of Today is Only 50 Per 

Cent Efficient," which treats the subject very 

exhaustively, and which he- will send without 

cost to any one addressing him at 134 West Sixty-fifth 

Street, New York City, and mentioning 

that he has read this article in the Christian 

Nation. 

Personally, I am enthusiastic on internal 

bathing because I have seen what it has done 

in illness as well as in health, and I believe 

that every person who wishes to keep in as near 

a perfect condition as is humanly possible 

should at least be informed on this subject; 

he will also probably leaxn something about 

himself which he has never known, through 

reading the little book to which I refer.


A FAMILY PAPm. 

Inthe Sabbath 

School 

TTTSSniN I. OCTOBER 4, 1914. 

CHRIST ANOINTED FOiR BU.RIAL. 


Golden Text—She hath done what she could. 

Mark 14:8. 

" Lesson Text—Mark 14:1-11. 

Time—March, A. D. 30. Place, Bethany. 

Suitable Psalm.s—89, 92, 42, 34. 

Exposition.-In tbe actions of the chief priests 

and the scribes as it is given in the flrstverse 

I 

and tlie actions of the woman who anointed 

Jesus you see the contrast between hatred and 

love The one tries to destroy him because he 

is hindering their wicked work. The other tries 

to honor Christ and to give him the highest place 

because he is Savior and Lord and dearer than 

all else in life. - 

It is a pity that there is not more of a contrast 

between professing Christians and worldly 

people. Almost every person that I have ever 

spoken to about their soul and their need ot a 

Savior has given as an excuse that there are 

so many bad people in the church and that they 

are as good now as the most of church members 

They do not need to go to 'church or make 

a profession of faith when they can live as well 

without it. Why make the effort to get in when 

I would be no better off 

It is not true altogether, of course, that those 

in the church are no better than those outside 

of the church, but it is a sad thing that it is 

even partly true. There is not nearly enough 

contrast between church members and those who 

do not belong to the church. It is not hard to 

see wherein those who are outside of the church 

are not what they ought to be but it is very 

often hard to see how Christ could say of us, 

"You have done what you could." 

Have you done your best Have you never 

missed an opportunity to speak for Christ Have 

you never refused to perform a service that 

Christ asked of you Have you given to the 

Lord all that you were able to give Has your 

example been such as always to lead otners to 

Christ And all that you have done has it been 

the hest that you could have done In that thing 

To give to Christ "Our Best Service" may 

means self denial. The value of this box of ointment 

was perhaps equal to the wages of a man 

laboring in the fieldfor a year. That was a large 

sum for a woman to give at one time. We often 

begrudge an amount that would not take nearly 

the sacrifice to give. 

Is it right to say that the self-denlal or the 

sacrifice necessary to make a gift to the 'Lord is 

the measure of our love in making it The gift 

may be money or it may be something else. It 

may he the gift of your heart to God and sometimes 

the greatest self denial is necessary to 

give the heart to God. 

I read of a father and mother wno had such 

love for their son that they dressed in threadbare 

clothing and ate the poorest food that they 

misht send the money to their son who was at 

college preparing to .fill a large place aniong 

men and to help raise the world nearer God. 

They eould not serve the world themselves but 

they did what they could and that was to deny 

and the world is to stand firm for the unpopular 

truth that has been given to her. Others do 

often misunderstand our reasons for not going 

in with them but some day they will be glad that 

one church was willing to stand. 

To give to Christ "Our Best Service" often 

means apparent failure. As the woman heard 

the unkind words from- the woman sitting there 

she must have felt that her 'mission had failed. 

She must have felt that she had made a mistake. 

She had been too bold. The Master would be 

displeased with her. She had better not have 

come. 

It is that way with all those who do their best 

for Christ and are not moved bv the praise of 

men or the selfish claims of their own heart. 

Robert Moffat labored for nine years among the 

black men of Africa before he had a single convert. 

Many times he must have felt that the 

work was a failure. Paton worked for seven 

years on the island of Tanna and then had to 

leave to save his life. He felt that his work 

there was a failure. Many a pastor has worked 

hard for many years in his charge and has felt 

that his work was a failure beecause Satan put 

discouraging thoughts in his mind or because 

there have been some to murmur about the wasted 

time and effort or misdirected labor. 

Perhaps Christ's work more than anv other 

was an apparent failure. When He cried at the 

end "It is finished,"all looked to be lost. He 

had worked so hard. He had sacrificed everything. 

He had not spared his strength or the 

love of his heart He had made himself nothing 

and worse than that for his people, and the 

end of it all was death on the cross between 

thieves. At the time it was considered failure 

by the world. They did not know that the greatest 

victories often -come through defeat. 

Friends, when you have done your best and 

your struggle seemis to be a losing one, then 

remember the Savior who died on the cross for 

you. Apparent failure does not always mean 

defeat. 

To give to Christ "Our Best Service" always 

means the Master's blessing. It may mean self 

denial. It may mean misunderstanding. It may 

mean apparent failure. But it always means the 

Master's blessing, "Well done, good and faithful 

servant." 

How this woman's heart must have burned 

within her as she heard his words of protection 

and praise, "Let her alone, why trouble ye 

her She hath done what she could." 

The anointing of Christ was an honor to him, 

and it made him attractive to others. It drew 

the attention of all to him because of the odor 

of the perfume which arose from his head and 

filled the house. You can make Christ attractive 

today and draw the attention of all to him 

hv living and talking so as to show an attractive 

Christ to others. Let him live a beautiful life in 

you. That is your best service. 

Many are indignant at all honor done to Christ 

because they are jealous of him. Others because 

all honor done Christ shows themselves 

off to bad advantage. Others through selfishness. 

Personal devotion to Christ is one' of the most 

acceptable things that we can give. He prizes 

it most highly. 

There is no promise in the seventh verse of 

themselves that another might go to serve m a so'cialistic age when every one will have plenty 

their st63:(i 

and there will be no need to care for those 

Did the Father in heaven not deny Himself who are in want. 

when He sent His only son into the world to die In the ninth verse we are taught that Christ 

for you and me He "did his best for men but will surely honor those who honor him. Do not 

it meant self denial. If you do your best for be afraid of losing out bv taking the side of 

Christ it will mean self denial. You can not Christ and standing with him.. 

give away your best and keep it. 

It would seem from readins: the last verse that 

To give to Christ "Our Best Service" may .iealousy was the cause of Judas' betrayal. He 

mean misunderstanding and even persecution. thouerht that Christ was getting more than was 

(See verses four and five.) How her heart must comins to him. How man of us have that sort 

have sunk as she heard those words. How great of spirit How many of us are in danger of betraving 

her love was and how selfish those others who 

'Christ throu,gh that spirit of jealousy. 

begrudged her gift to the Lord. 

How manv times in the history of the world 

of the who taow ing right liest Bised, lar scorn senice many The them to truth. greatest service were to they and years men give Covenanter persecuted that tell were for financiallosses were up who misunderstood our men that ago. many their even are church great. a how and of Church It man years. lives recognized killed the often even can The rather be world has and because It means killed render today. free. reformers meant stood now despised. 

than were Very to mockery men But give persecution 

the an have to were often the unpopu 

did be up nation Many men been aud best will- 

des- 

not the Lesson handling will vour has Glorv than did is Do about the barter anvone love'' L CHRIST you with very October LESSON a Savior it. Bv woman "I love a their best else FOURTH do Anna kiss ANOINTFD 4, been T your thing thines Mark FOR soul who know." 1914. for Pritchard betrayed THE she mother. 14:1-11. and money. loved for QUARTER. knew How FOR betray her," CHILDREN. 

Jesus Georse. 

Robert do It for BURIAL. Today's you is the so money. him. dangerous 

much show Lord "More lesson Men she her of 

Here on the sand table we will lay out the 

town of Bethany. What three friends of Jesus 

live in Bethany, Charles "Lazarus and Mary and 

Martha." This box is for their home. Who was 

the man whom Jesus raised from the dead 

"Lazarus." Not far away, use these two boxes 

for the home of Simon who once was a leper, 

but was cured by Jesus. Does Simon love Jesus, 

Bud "Surely." And he wants to show his love. 

So Simon prepares a big feast for Jesus. These 

sticks are the men of the town and these clothespins 

the women. 

Simon goes over to the home where Jesus loves 

to stay—the home of Lazarus and his sistei s—aud 

asks Martha to serve at dinner. Would you like 

to wait on Jesus,. Helen "Yes, indeed." So does 

Martha, and I suppose Mary and some of the 

other women help. 

In Simon's house, in the large box, make a 

table in the shape of three sides of a hollow 

square, with these blocks of wood. Did people 

use chairs in Jesus' time when they were at dinner, 

Mary No,, they reclined on couches. Lay 

these small pieces of matting around the table 

for the couches. Here are the women in the next 

room preparing the food. 

Here come the men in to the feast. Who is 

among them, James "Jesus." Yes, and his 

disciples, and Lazarus, and other friends. Simon 

is at the head of the table. Where does he place 

Jesus "Next to him.' Would Simon's friends 

and neighbors wish to see Jesus too,. Mittie They 

come in and stand around listening to the talk, 

while the guests are eating. Here come Martha 

and Mary waiting on the guests. 

While they are eating, Mary looks at Jesus, 

and oh how she loves him. Who sat at Jesus' 

feet one time, learning of him, Alvin "Mary." 

Mary has a great,, large heart and it is all full 

of Jesus. She understands him and sympathizes 

with him when others make him suffer. And -then 

Jesus brought her brother Lazarus back to life 

again when he had been dead. Now Mary wants 

to do something for Jesus to show her love and 

gratitude and faith. She slips out when no one 

is looking, maybe goes all the way home. Soon 

she returns with a beautiful white flask of alabaster. 

It has a long narrow neck and is closed 

at the top. Inside is precious ointment—an ointment 

that is worth as much money as a workingman 

in Jesus' time would earn in a whole year. 

Mary takes this beautiful white flask fllledwith 

this clioice ointment, and slips around the table 

behind Jesus. There she stops and all look up. 

Mary breaks the neck of the flask and pours the 

ointment over Jesus' head and then his feet. A 

delicate fragrance gradually fills the room. It 

is delightful. Now Mary takes her long, beautiful 

hair and gently wipes Jesus feet with it. She 

cannot tell Jesus how much she loves him and 

wishes to work for him—she has not words 

enough. She just had to do something to show 

her faith in him, and it had to be something special. 

Here is Judas over on this side of the table. He 

is one of Jesus' disciples but only on the surface. 

His heart is bad. .Tohn, what kind of a Christian 

is a man who is only a Christian on the outside 

but is wicked in his heart, like a rosy apple with 

a rotten core "A make-believe Christian." 

That is what Judas is. He grumbles and says, 

"Why was this waste of the ointment made Por 

it might have been sold for more than three hundred 

pence, and have been given to the poor." 

Would you think anything too fine for your 

mother, Ellsworth "No." Then is anything too 

precious to give to Jesus The trouble is we give 

too little to Jesus. When you have done the 

hest you could and then someone scolds you for 

it, how do you feel, Louise "Like crying." Mary 

has done the best and only thing she could for 

Jesus,, and now a bad man findsfault. 

Jesus says about Mary, "Let her alone: why 

trouble ye her She hath wrought a good work 

on me." Are there always poor people around. 

help. Buster them than do know him She what mv beautiful "Wheresoever hatii her." throughout about such body just and a done she all how Mary And But week—and "Lots a sees tn thing could: does kindness shall big here the annointing Jesus can, Continued of it. this Mary a burying." whole she are them." opnortunity thing and is Mary for Jesus spoKen is yon gospel soon has we Jesus world, come him on she might bovs And done. says. to always Then of page again. is shall aforehand be to this it and never today's Jesus doing crucified—in "She 9. 

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to not of a


FOR OCT. 4, 1914. 


Twelve Great Verses. X. The Trust 

Verse. Isaiah 12:2. (Roll-call meeting.) 

Psalms: 146:1,4-7, Xo. 395; 136:1-.^.,, 

Xo. ::;73; 148:1, 4-5, Xo. 399; 125:1-4, 

-Xo. 3.j4; 25:1-4, Xo. 60; 10:1-4,, Xn. 

Parallels: 1 Sam. 17:37; 2 Kings 

18:5-7; Ps. 4:5; Ps. 112:7; Ps. IIS: 

S-9; Isaiah 50:10; 1 Tim. 4:10; Isaiah 

2G:3; Jer. 17:7; Ruth 2:12; 2 Sam. 

22:31; Ps. 34:8. 

This wonderful psalm of redemption 

is right in the midst of a passage of 

terrible denunciation. The heavens 

are black with God's condemnation. 

The lightning of His wrath is playing 

against Israel and all the sinful nations 

of tne earth. We seem to be 

in the very path of ruin and destruction 

for God has gone to war with 

sin. We can almost hear the walls 

of those mighty but wicked cities falling. 

Their inhabitants are fleeing 

hither and thither in tearful panic. 

TME CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

And then, right in the midst of it 

all, comes this wonderfully winsome 

expression of the love and mercy ot 

God. Judgment is God's strange 

work. God delighteth in mercy. The 

black clouds roll past,, the thunders 

ot Mt. Sinai fade away, and we are 

led to the gentler slopes of Calvary, 

But immediately the higher critics 

begin to croak, "This is not the style 

of Isaiah. Someone has interposed 

this beautiful plea of pardon." But 

what is the style of inspiration By 

what measurements of architecture 

are we going to judge the heavens 

Who will dare to pigeon-hole the composition 

of God He can be the author 

of the tornado, ihe simoon and the 

sky, black with swirling clouds, but 

can he not also bathe the earth with 

the golden sunshine and canopy it 

with the deep blue of a cloudless sky 

and bless it with the singing of bird 

In the midst of this awful storm, 

God pushes back the clouds to reveal 

to men the clear shining of the light 

of his amazing love for men. "Thou 

wast angry with me,, thine anger is 

tui-ned away and thou comfortest 

me." 

There are three discoveries in the 

verse, but they are discoveries as old 

as God nimself. 

I. Gou is My Salvation. 

This is the most blessed truth in 

all the volumes ever penned. I, a 

sinner, polluted, a wanderer in the 

desolate wilderness of sin but God 

my personal Savior. I, damned to a 

Hell in my own heart and to a future 

Hell, but God my Deliverer. Jerome 

beautifully translates this sentence, 

"God is my Jesus," for "He shall 

save his people from their sins." 

How wonderfully sweet to the sinners 

heart are these words, "Jesus is my 

Salvation!" 

The world has only one great need. 

For centuries, Europe has been building 

a wonderful culture. German and 

French universities are the most famous 

of the earth. Museums and artgalleries, 

with so-called priceless 

treasures, are everywhere, yet now, 

when the cruel passions of men are 

loosed,, these wonderful museums are 

the food for flames. On Cologne 

cathedral, guns and searchlights have 

been stationed. Shells are crashing 

through the walls of universities and 

palaces. All their vaunted culture, 

education, and refinement has disappeared 

like a puff of smoke. There 

will be no peace, or prosperity, or 

true education until this salvation of 

Jesus has been given right-of-way in 

the hearts of men. 

II. God is My Strength. 

Everyone is haunted with his failure 

in life. Our ideals are always beyond 

and above us. Many a peaceful 

night is disturbed by the knowledge 

ot our shortcomings. How bitterly 

we lament our defects! How 

only open the door to Him. 

III. God is My Song. 

Is He When the crops have failed 

or the mother has been taken 

Home, or a little son has been born, 

only to suffer and die. Do we sing 

just as cheerfully tu adversity as in 

prosperity 

God is wonderully good. We can 

praise Him always for His abundant 

mercy. Certainly, we in America 

ought to lift up peons of rejoicing 

just now because he has blessed us 

with quiet and safety when the whole 

world is frenzied with carnage and 

suffering. 

Because God is my Salvation and 

Strength and Song, "I will trust and 

not be afraid." 


FOR OCT. 7, 1914. 


Fourth Step.—Organizing for 

Work. 

Parental Duties.—Ps. 34:11. 

1. Family Instruction. 

2. Family Discipline. 

3. Family Worship. 

Passages: Gen. 16:19, Deut. 11: 

19, Deut. 4:9, 10, Ps. 78:3-8, Pro. 

22:6, Pro. 13:24; Pro. 29:15, Eph. 

6:4, Col. 3:21, 1 Sam. 2:22-24, Deut. 

5:6, Pro. 6:20-22, Pro. 23:22, Jer. 

3:4, 5, Jer. 3:19, Col. 3:20. 

Psalms: 34:6-11, 78:1-7, 103:8- 

11, 127:1-4, 128:1-4. 

I. Family Instruction. The 

family is the oldest institution in 

the world. It being of Divine Authority 

is one of the most important. 

So much depends upon the 

character of instruction received 

in the family as to what will be 

its influence upon society and the 

world at large. There is nothing 

more essential for parents to keep 

in mind than that the Bible should 

be the chief source of instruction. 

Some times we think that the Sabbath 

School is the place for them 

to receive religious instruction. 

The Sabbath School can not and 

should not take the place of home 

religious training. 

in a position to impart and to impress 

upon the minds of the young 

the things they should know. 

2. Family Discipline. "No community 

can have a prosperous and 

happy existence without some 

settled government." God has 

given an order and discipline to 

His Church, for God is not the 

eagerly we long for victory, but spiritual 

attainment is not to be found author of confusion but of peace. 

in us. God is our strength. He it is So it is regarding the family. Or 

The thrones are tottering, for God who agrees to come into our life and 

cannot veiw sin with tolerance; and win our victories for us and drive out 

the wrath of the Lamb, like a consuming 

flre, is visiting destruction and enlighten our minds and cleanse 

our sins. He will renew our wills, 

upon the earth. 

the dark chambers of our heart if we 

der must be established if it is to 

enjoy peace and harmony, which 

are essential to its well-being and 

the comfort of every member. 

There is no question relating to 

the responsibility of the head of 

the family. Whether such responsibility 

is always realized 

is another matter. The parent 

should recognize that subjection 

in the home is necessary, not 

merely for self-gratification, but 

that there is a higher end to be 

reached. For example, the child 

is entitled, through discipline, to 

be taught the great lesson of obedience. 

You never find a firstclass 

citizen or church member as the 

result of a disobedient child. Unruly 

children in schools, generally 

come from homes where discipline 

is sadly missing. Parents frequently 

bring dishonor upon themselves 

by neglecting the early 

training of their children. Eli's 

heart was broken and his family 

ruined, "because his sons were 

vile, and he restrained them not." 

3. Family Worship. Family 

worship is not family religion but 

it is a very important part of family 

religion. Without it no family 

or home is rightly constituted. The 

family altar is indispensable to 

Christian training and instruction 

in the home. The religious condition 

of the family where the altar 

is unknown is very unsatisfactory. 

Family worship should consist of 

three parts. 

I. The singing of Psalms. Nothing 

is sweeter on earth than to 

hear the voices of little ones join 

in with parents in the singing of 

praise to God. 

2. The reading of scriptures. 

God's Word can not have too 

prominent a place in the minds 

and hearts of the children in the 

home. 

3. Prayer. What a beautiful 

scene to see the father leading the 

little ones to the throne of God in 

prayer. 

Youngstown, 0. 

LEARNING THINGS. 

We 

Are All in the Apprentice 

Class. 

The parent is 

When a simple change of diet 

brings back health and happiness 

the story is briefly told. A lady of 

Springfield, 111., says: 

"After 

being aflfiicted for years 

with nervousness and heart 

trouble, 1 received a shock four 

years ago that left me in such a 

condition that my life was despaired 

of. 

"I got no relief from doctors 

nor from the numberless heart and 

nerve remedies I tried, because I 

didn't know that coffee was daily 

putting me back more than the 

doctors could put me ahead. 

"Finally at the suggestion of a 

friend I left off coffee and began 

the use of Postum, and against my 

expectations I gradually improved 

in health until for the past 6 or 8 

months I have been entirely free 

from nervousness and those terrible 

sinking, weakening spells of 

heart trouble. 

"My troubles all came from the 

use of coffee which I had drunk 

from childhood and yet they disappeared 

when I quit coffee and 

took up the use of Postum." Name 

given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, 

Mich. 

Many people marvel at the effects 

of leaving off coffee and 

drinking Postum, but there is nothing 

marvelous about it—only 

common sense. 

Coffee is a destroyer—Postum is 

a rebuilder. That's the reason. 

Look in pkgs. for the famous httle 

book, "The Road to Wellville." 

Postum comes in two forms: 

Regular Postum—must be well 

boiled. 15c and 25c packages. 

Instant Postum—is a soluble 

powder. A teaspoonful dissolves 

quickly in a cup of hot water and, 

with cream and sugar, makes a 

delicious beverage instantly. 30c 

and 50c tins. 

The cost per cup of both kinds 

is about the same. 


—sold by Grocers



acation, and from where he came 

"1 Saturday last, to spend the Sabbath 

at Montclair, and preach for the 

congregation in that city. 

N o t e 

**'*Elder John Walter Brodie, of 

***Rev. W. J. Sanderson has reLochieturned to Selma, Congregation, Canada, died at 

Alabama. 

***Rev. W. C. Allen has accepted 

the call from Lake Reno congregation. 

***The attendance at Lisbon, N. \. 

congregation,, on August 23 was 47, 

and on August 30 was 40. 

***Miss Viola Barr, of the Eighth 

Street Congregation, is attending the 

Moody School at Chicago,. 111. 

***Rochester Presbytery, we note, 

met in Lisbon, N. Y., September 1, not 

September 8, as was announced. 

***The address of Rev. E. K. Patton, 

pastor of East End congregation, is 

2.51 S. St. Clair street,. Pittsburgh, 

Pa, 

»**Dr. T. H. Acheson, wife and 

daughter Lael, who summered at 

Ocean City,, N. J., returnee home September 

4th. 

**'*The Young People's Societies of 

Pittsburgh Presbytery will hold their 

fail convention on Oct. 6 and 7, in 

College Hill Church. 

***Dr. McFarland and family motored 

from Syracuse to the Lisbon 

(N. Y.) Manse, his birthplace, ou 

Friday, August 28. 

•"Treasurer J. S. Tibby spent his 

vacation at ,Northfleld, Mass,, and 

Block Island, R. I. He returned 

home August 29th. 

'**Mr. and Mrs. R. M. J. Dodds, 

for many years members of Eighth 

Street Congregation, are now located 

at Sterling, Kansas. 

***The pastor of Parnassus congregation 

will be assisted with communion 

service, on October 4, by Rev. 

John Slater, of Beaver Falls, Pa. 

*"Rev. J. R. Latimer moderated in 

a call at Almonte, Canada, on Sept. 

8th. Rev. James McCune was chosen 

on the firstballot, receiving 38 out 

of 46 votes. 

were hand-painted cards showing 

*''*The session of the Theologici" L. M. S.,. Topeka Cong $10.00-with the name a hand-painted horseshoe 

and fourleaf clover in gilt. The Milk Crust, Water Foisou, Weeping 

Also called Tetter, Salt Blieuin, Pruritus, 

Semmary for 1914-15 began on A. B. C, Santa Ana Cong 2.00 

luesday. September 15. Opening le.> Mr and Mrs. J. R. Wilson, cards were the work of the bride and 

Skiu, etc. 

'ure at 8 p. m., by Professor Willsox", Olathe 10.00 will be highly prized as remembrances. 

At the bride's table were mean just what I say C-U-R-E-D and NOT 

I believe eczema can be cured to stay, v 

'" the Allegheny Church. 

Lisbon Cong 15.25 

"*Rev. W. J. Sanderson and fam-L .Î. S. Parnassus Cong 10.00 seated Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Rev. merelypatched up to return again. Remember, 

•'y left Cedarville, O., on Sept. 8th,. Princeton Cong 8.71 R. Hargrave, Mrs. Susanna Rutherford, 

Miss 'Claire Patterson, David half million- cases of eczema and devoting 12 


for Selma, Ala. Work at the Southern 

Mission begins Oct. 5th. The Washington, la., Cong 31.25 Stewart, Mrs. Amanda Patterson and years of my life to its treatment. I don't care 

R. P. Pittsburgh Cong 5.00 

Plastering of the chapel addition is Mrs. M. H. Clapp, St Paul. Minn. 10.00 Mrs. Mary Stephenson. Each guest what all you have used nor how many doctors 

received a portion of the big bride's have told you that you could not be cured, all 

Dow completed. 

***We regret that Dr. W. P. Johnstin 

is indisposed at his home in 

Beaver Falls, Pa., and trust that hi.. 

|llness is but a temporary and pass- 

">g one, from which he will quicklv 

Md wholly rally. 

But Judas Iscariot slips out and 

,j> ''**Rev. John Yates suffers annuals' 

with the very stylish but annoying a bargain with them that if they will 

goes to the chief priests. He makes 

affliction entitled hay fever. Mr. give him thirty pieces of silver, he 

a'es finds some relief from the 'will turn Jesus over to them to be 

weather conditions at Atlantic City, killed. 

'^-J-. where he has been spending his Mary is one of the best people who 

4 p. m. Friday,. August 28, 1914. He 

was about eighty years of age. "Blessed 

are the dead that die in the Lord." 

This is a severe blow, but we bow to 

the Rev. R. Hargrave, officiating. 

the will of God. A wife and daughter 

are left to mourn their loss. The cousin of the bride, at the piano, the 

With Miss Gladys Milligan,. a 

writer can say he never heard Mr. 

bridal party, with little Miss Genevieve 

Titus, cousin of the bride, 

Brodie speak ill ot anyone.—J. R. 

Latimer. 

bear 

***The Home 

serious need of help. The Collection 

is appointed for the flrst Sabbath of 

October. The amount asked for is 

$U,000. The appeal from the Treasurer, 

Mr. J. S. Tibby, will appear in 

our issue of September 23. Keep the 

needy home mission work in mind. 

Plead with God for its earnest and 

hearty support,, and if your gift is 

ready, send it to Mr. Tibby at once. 

***Among persons who have during 

the past few days returned from 

the war zone, are Mr, and Mrs. Joseph 

H. Boyd and daughter. Miss Maude A. 

Schmid and Mr. John H. Schmid, 

and Mrs. Ella A. Boole,, President of 

New York State W. C. T. U. Mr. Boyd 

was formerly a member of our Brooklyn 

Church, and Mrs. Schmid and son 

were adherents of the Brooklyn 

Church during the late W. McLeod 

George's pastorate. 

*'**Many of our readers, who have 

been subscribers to Sabbath Reading,, 

will learn with a sense of personal 

bereavement, of the death of George 

R. Scott, who passed away in the 

early morning of Wednesday, Sept. 9, 

after an illness which had confined 

him to his home in Rockville Centre,, 

N. Y., for almost ten years, during all 

of which time, lovingly cared for by 

his faithful daughters, the Misses 

Georgiana and Ella,, he continued his 

inspiring and character-building articles 

in the Weekly Witness and Sabbath 

Reading. 

***Dr. S. A. S. Mietheny gives the 

following report of contributions to 

the China Relief Fund, for the week 

ending September 10: 

These welcome gifts raise the total 

to $1,391.87. Will our readers please 

bear in mind that no more help is 

needed for the present. 



ever lived on this earth, and Judas 

the worst. Don't you want Jesus to 

sav of you as he did of Mary, "She 

hath done what she could" 

Montclair, N. J. 

A NORTHWOOD, O., WEDDING. 

At noon Tuesday, September 1, at 

the home of the bride's mother,. Mrs. 

Amanda Patterson, in Northwood, occurred 

the marriage of Miss Bertha 

Patterson and Matthew C. Mitchell, 

ing the ring among the petals of a 

Mission Fund is in 

yellow lily, Mr. Mitchell and best 

man, David Stewart, of Chicago, 111., 

and the bride and bridesmaid. Miss 

Claire Patterson, came down the 

stairway, which was decorated with 

golden rod, and took their place in 

an archway with a back-ground ot 

ivy and asters, where the words were 

spoken that united for life the destinies 

of two most excellent young 

people. Prior to the ceremony 'Miss 

Helen Reed sang "O Promise Me" and 

"Wedding Bells." 

JThe bride wore a beautiful costume 

of crepe de chine trimmed -with 

oriental lace and pearls and carried 

a shower bouquet of roses. Her only 

jewel was a pearl lavellier, a gift 

from the groom. Her going away 

dress was an electric blue suit. The 

bridesmaid wore embroidered crepp 

over yellow silk and carried yellow 

roses. The groom and best man wore 

the noon gray. 

The home was beautifully decorated, 

the color scheme being golden 

and white, the colors of Geneva College, 

the bride and groom, the bridesmaid 

and best man, all being graduates 

of that institution. The bride's 

table was especially (pretty in its 

decoration of smilax and a large basket 

of yellow flowers hanging from a 

string of golden rod suspended from 

the ceiling. Each table also carried 

a bouquet of yellow and white. 

Immediately after the ceremony 

the company of forty guests were 

seated at small tables, the place 

cards being small bells in which 


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ECZEMA 

cake. During the service of a threecourse 

dinner there was music and a you write me TODAY, I will send you a FRKE 


toast poem given by Miss Mary Patterson, 

sister of the bride. Favors ment that will surely convince you asit has 

TRIAIi of mild, soothing, guaranteed treat 

were yellow roses. 


After the dinner, the bride and dare Covenanter 

you to give me Books a chance for to prove Sale tny 

groom, accompanied by David Stewart, 

motored to Lima, from where enjoy more of Testimony, real comfort Discipline, than you Con 

really 

claims. COVENANTER 

By writing me today Books, I believe old Books youv.-ill 

they started for Twin Falls, Idaho, thought fession this world of held Faith, for you, "Poets Justt^-yit, and 

where Mr. Mitchell has a position in and Poetry," I feel sure "Homss you will and agree Haunts with me. of " tht 

the city high schools. En route they DR. Covenanters," J. E. CANNADAY, Catechisms, 1407 Court Elock, "Reformed Sedalia, Mo 

will stop for a day at Topeka, Kan., References: Presbyterian Third Manual,"' National "Handbook Bank, Sedalia, for Mo. 

for a visit with Mr. Mitchell's mother Send Young this Christians," notice to some Minutes eczema sufferer. of Synoi 

and other relatives. They take with Address: 

them the best wishes of hosts of JAMES S. TlBBY, 406 Penn Building 

friends. 

Pittsburgh, Pa.

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. V»l. 61. 

BOVINA'S GREAT DAY. 

The 2nd day of September will ever 

be a notable one in the history ot 

the Bovina congregation. On that 

day they celebrated their one hundredth 

anniversary as a congregation, 

and at the same time,. Mr. T. E. 

Graham was installed as their pastor. 

The morning was occupied with 

the ordination and installation services. 

Rev. J. H. Pritchard, of White 

Lake, N. Y., preached the moderator's 

sermon and A. A. Johnston, of Walton, 

N. Y., addressed the pastor and 

people. Mr. Graham preached a forceful 

sermon on the duties and privileges 

of a minister of the Gospel. 

Rev. S. G. Shaw, of West Hebron, N. 

Y., led in the ordination and installation 

prayer. 

In the afternoon,, the centennial 

was celeorated. The chairman o£ the 

meeting was A. A. Johnston. Elder 

• A. T. Russell, of the Bovina congregation, 

read an historical essay. J. 

! H. Pritchard spoke on the subject, "A 

Motto." 

"The Source of Power in a Congregation 

Life." S. G. Shaw on "Congregational 

Success," and T. E. Graham 

on "Lessons from the Past." Rev. 

Mehaffey, of the Bovina U. P. congregation 

brought the greetings of that 

congregation. Letters were reaa from 

Dr. I. A. Robb, our senior missionary 

to China, from Rev. T. M. Slater of 

Seattle, Wash., and from Rev. Elmer 

Russel of Denison, Kan. The benediction 

was pronounced by Mr. John 

M. Rutherford, pastor-elect of the 

billings,. Okla., congregation. 

All went home feeling that it was 

guests,, who were the immediate relatives 

of the bride and groom, dainty 

refreshments were served. The gitts 

were beautiful and useful for the 

adorning of the new home in Sparta. 

The bride is a member of the R. P. 

Church of Oakdale, and the groom ot 

the U. P. Church of the same place. 

Their many friends wish them a long 

and happy life. 

OP VITAL IMPORTANCE. 

It is our privilege to again bring 

the attention of our readers to the 

publication entitled "Why Man of 

Today is only Fifty Per Cent. Efficient,," 

a treatise prepared by Charles 

A. Tyrrell, M. D. You can get a copy 

free if you will address him at 134 

West Filty-sixth street,. New York, and 

mention this paper, in order to identify 

yourself as a subscriber to the 

Christian Nation. This pamphlet is a 

treatise on the naturalness and efficiency 

of the Internal Bath as a 

means to restore health and to preserve 

it simply by internal R. A. Blair, of Phila.,. on 

cleansing 

with pure water. If health demands 

external cleanliness, a thousandfold 

mcrre necessary to health is internal 

cleanliness. Some persons may question 

the naturalness and sanity and 

safety of the principle involved, but 

no man or woman who ever practiced 

internal bathing long enough and 

thoroughly enough to give it a fair 

trial, ever opposes it; on the contrary, 

they become enthusiastic advocates 

of it. The practice of it is the 

secret of the good health of thousands 

of physicians themselves. We feel 

that we have done jiny person a genuine 

service when we have persuaded 

a good day and that a new era was 

dawning for the Bovina congregation. them to practice it. New strength, 

the thrill of health, and endurance 

OAKDALE, ILL. 

unknown betore, follow its faithful 

A pretty wedding took place at and intelligent practice. 

Oakdale, Illinois,, on the evening of 

August 26th, at 8 o'clock, in the MINUTES OF SYNOD. 

home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kemps, Did you order your Minutes of 

when their daughter, Miss Ethel, Synod yet About half of the congregation 

have been supplied. How 

was united in marriage to Mr. Raymond 

Boyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. about yours You cannot be well 

Lavid Boyle, also of Oakdale. The posted on what the Covenanter 

ring ceremony was performed by the Church did last year and what she 

Rev. W. O. Ferguson, assisted by proposes to do the coming year unless 

Rev. Ritchie, a former pastor of the you buy a copy and study its contents. 

It costs seventeen cents to 

U. P. Church. The bride was attended 

by her sister,. Miss Edna Kemps, print them and ten cents will bring 

and the groom by the Rev. J. Boyd you a copy at once from James S. 

Tweed, of Beaver Falls, Pa. Mrs. R. Tibby, 408 Penn Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. 

P. Kirkpatrick, sister of the bride, 

C o w a r d 

F O O T 

tfjj Many people go hobbling 

ji through life — nervous and 

irritable; expressing only half 

their real power—knowing only 

half the real happiness of life, 

because of half-sick feet. 

S h o e 

"BEO. U. S. «tf OfE 

T A L K 

^ "Wear shoes that do not 

^ strangle the arteries and impede 

free circulation of the blood 

through the feet. 

^ Shoes should be long enough 

^ to permit the toes to rest in 

tf|[ A wise general knows that a normal position, and wide 

jl sore feet will do more to disrupt 

his army than the bullets adequate, easy tread. 

enough, so the foot can have an 

of the enemy. 

^ And finally, a shoe should be 

^ designed so the weight of the 

Think of your feet — give 

body is properly poised and 

them your best care. 

balanced, so that pressure is not 

#][ The whole masic of foot- exaggerated at any point. 

^ health is expressed in the tflT There is a vitalizing and exone 

word, "circulation." ^ hilarating sensation in standing 

and walking in right shoes— 

a sense of power and buoyancy. 

tf|[ Water that does not '' circu- 

^ late" becomes .stagnant and 

impure. Air that does not ' circulate" 

becomes foul. Blood that ^ shoemaking as in other 

£^ There is a science and art in 

does not "circulate" becomes things. What we have learned 

diseased. This is the law of nature. in 45 years is at your service. 

JAMES S. COWARD ^rNfar^'r^cTl'stf NEW YORK 

Mail Orders Filled Sold NOWheFC CiSC Send for Catalogue 

Tithe." "Our Young People and Bible 

Study," and "Our Young People and 

Social Life." These papers gave evidence 

of study and thought. They 

proved to us there was talent among 

our young people that needed only an 

opportunity like this to bring it out. 

The various committees were then 

appointed by the Chairman to report 

at the evening session. Adjourned by 

singing a portion of the 144th Psalm. 

At the close of this session, there 

were twenty delegates registered and 

according to the constitution, each for the ensuing year: President, Miss 

delegate paid ten cents into the convention 

treasury. At 7.30 o'clock p. ciety: vice-president, Miss Helen 

Jeannette McMillan of Greeley So 

played the wedding march. The REPORT OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S m., the meeting was called to order by French of Denver Society; secretary, 

bride was beautituly gowned in CONVENTION HELD AT EVANS, the Chairman. After the devotional Mr. Jesse Beattie of Evans Society; 

white silk crepe de chine with yotte 

COLORADO. 

exercises we listened to the convention 

address given by Rev. E. A. Lunta Society. We are justly proud 

treasurer, Mr. Merle Moore of La 

and sleeves of shadow lace, and the Representatives from the different 

bridesmaid was dressed in cream Young People's Societies of the Colorado 

Presbytery met in the Evans subject, "The World's Need of Chris 

but a foretaste of what we shall enjoy 

Crooks, of La Junta, Colorado, on the of our flrstconvention and trust it is 

silk voile. After congratulations and 

best wishes had been extended by the Church on the afternoon of August tian Young Men and ^^'omen.'' This from year to year. As we meet from 

21st, at 2.30 o'clock and organized was a strong address and was both time to time, brothers and sisters in 


"The Covenanter Young People's 

AND AVOID SICKNESS Union ot Colorado Presbytery." 

Catarrh Cannot Be Cnred Christ, may His kingdom be advanced 

Dr. J. B Dodds, ot Greeley, Colorado, 

was elected chairman, and he 

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as tliej- cannot 

reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh , s a 

not only in our own hearts and lives, 


derangements that affect the was recognized throughout the con 

but in the hearts and lives of those 

blood or constitutional disease, and in order 

with whom we come in contact, for 

whole svstem, as well as pimples, vention as a splendid leader. After 

to cure it, you must take internal remedies. 

this is the aim of this organization.^ 

boils and other eruptions, and are the organization was effected, a program, 

previously arranged for by a 

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and 

There were twenty-nine delegates in 

responsible for the readiness with 

acts directly upon the blood and mucous surface. 

Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medi 

all who attended this convention. 

which many people contra et disease. Committee of Presbytery, was carried 

Thanks are due the ladies of the 

For forty vears Hood's Sarsaparilla 

has been more successful than read and discussed on such subjects 

out as near as possible. Papers were 

cine. It was prescribed by one of the best 

Evans congregation for the good 

physicians in this country for years and is a 

lunch and supper provided for the 

anv other medicine m expellmshumors 

and removing their inward tion," "The Young People and the 

as "The Young People for Prohibi 

reijular prescription. It is composed of the 

delegates on the church lawn. 

best tonics known, combined with the best 

DR. J. B. DODDS, Chairman. 

and outward effects. net Hood s. 

blood purifiers, acting: directly on the mucous 

-MARGARliT ATCHISON, Sec'y 

No other medicine acts like it. 

surfaces. The perfect combination of the two 

ials, inpfredients results P Sold Take J. free. by C Hall's HENEY Druggists, curing Iâmily what catarrh. & produces CO., price Pills Props., Send 75c. for such constipation. 

for Toledo, "wonderful testimon 

O. 

P. D. 

interesting and instructive. Tliere 

were three contestants in the Bible 

Reading Contest: the Greeley Society 

was represented by Miss Bessie Keys, 

the Evans Society by Miss Minns and 

the Denver Society by Miss Janet 

Prench. By the decision of the 

judges, the Denver representative •was 

awarded the trophy. This trophy has 

not as yet been provided, but we trust 

it will be prepared before our next 

convention. 

The following officers were elected


summer with his uncle, Mont Turner. 

A little daughter arrived at the 

give us about what we ask for, so 

of destitution. Fiiilunately, wc had 

Ml 1 think that he is disposed to 

Amoskeag Gingham Apron 

PROTECTS ALL OVER, best of workmaiisMp, 

style and quality. SERVICE son, August 18th. John Morrow, of 

trdlli'ii very sulistantial help from 

home of Mr. and Mrs. Willson Car 

joiig as WL' are within reason, feelino- 

that we are distributing with 

two otlier soiirec's. From Canton, a 

ABLE, with full KIMONO sleeves. Hopkinton, Iowa, is spending the boat load of rice (something like more discrimination than some others 

are. I also hope that Canton can 

BLUECEBCK. launderslikenew. Has summer with his son and daughterin-law, 

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrow. 

•.'),(MiO llis.) came up last HiiirsJay, 

neat patch Pocket, Belt, Butions down 

back, wll sewed throughout, rr — 

and was sent on further up the river 

to some localities where we had go. I am happy tbat our local 

furnish us with at least another car 

Miss Winnifred Morrow is enjoying 

jMoni'V back if not perlectly t|tl|* a visit from her friends, Mrs. Dobbs 

salislicd 

vv\j 

churcli here has put practically all 

and daughter Gladys, of Minneapolis. not \et lieen able to extend any help. 

ALL QOODS POSTPAID. 

of its funds into tbis. I think this 

Mrs. Al Torrense is delighting in a Then on Saturday evening another 

• DUST CAP, DUTCH STYLE, to match 

relief w-ork is giving a lot of both 

visit from her father, Mr. John 

iibove Apron, druw strings, 4«_ 

boat load ahnost as large as the one Cliristians and heatlien a lot of new 

Luney, of Oakdale, 111. The Misses 

very neat, piutocts the har. S aP 

from Canton arrived, this being for 

Winnifred Morrow and Mary Hibbard 

ideas about the scope of christianitv, 

tbat it is doing as well as hear- 

Postpaid 

iMi^ gave a social on the evening- of August 

2Sth, at the latter's home. Evmen had investigaletl, and this will iii;^-. and that we do not merely say 

points along the ri\er where our 

Send Today for IBAAj/ rprF 

Apron Bargain DUuii TIIIjIj eryone had a fine time. Miss Elizabeth 

McFarland and J. Knox Elsey 

we are obeying tbe command "Give 

"lie ye warmed and filled," but that 

Thousands Order one U. S. of Government our above LEADERS 

i)0 distributed during the days ol' 

Life Jobs 

now open NOW. to Men Satisfaction and Women. guaranteed, $65 to and 

tbis week. We are all right now for 

Jl50 were married Sept. 1st, at the home 

ye them to eat." \Ye have to date 

month. don't Ivio fall lay-offs. to send Common for our education Illustrated sufficient. 

CATALOG. Pull unnecessary. Write immediate. John McFarland, KEEP of CLEAN. Garfield, Minn. more help then. I think that the ty to si.vty thousand pounds of rice. 

of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. a week or ten days, but will need distribntiîl something like from fif 

Wndly iy for mention full list local of positions dealer when and free writing sample How many of our women readers Hong Kong authorities, who furnished 

this second load of rice, aro ba\"o pureliased ourselves, the re 

Approximately one third of this we 

H, examination We F. WILD, Will Dept. questions. Pay A-&54 Fairview You Av., $I20.00 

Broooltlyn, N.Y. have wished to wear clean, fresh 

HELP Franklin to distribute WANTED. Institute, religious literature Dept. L-.'-.^, in your Rochester, community. N.Y. dresses while attending to their 

Sixty days' work. Experience not required. Man or 

mainder coming as above stated. 

household duties All of you, of ready to contribute still further, and 

woman. Opportunity for promotion. Spare time may 

Our men say that tbey find this an 

course. But your answer has always have written the man in charge if 

be used. 

almiist unprecedented opportunity 

Inlemationil Bible-Press, ARE TUll • NERVOUS 345 Winston or WEAK, BuililingPliilailelpliia 

lackini; been, "It can't be done. Por how Ions we may hope for further assistance. for netting a bearing for the gospel, 

since tliey always make it 

viiôr Ihen send for flee pro\ int; packai^c would they stay fresh and clean" I 

HER-CU-UN. Powerful Nerve 1 m iiôr.ilnr 

He w-as bere a week ago Saturday, 

will tell you how you can always have 

1'. L. OSWALD CO , 318 \V..|_.,1 St., .N' V 

LAKE RENO. 

that clean, fresh appearance, and oh! and I had quite a talk wdth him. Iciiown tbat tbey are doing tbis work 

We enjoyed five weeks' excellent what a difference it will make in your Fortunately, we had gotten our reilief work pretty well systematized, 

tbe name of .Tesus. and at His 

preaching by Licentiate R. G. Graham. 

He speaks with power and to keep clean clothes on and have 

bear of results from tbis work that 

feelings. Did you ever realize that 

command. I shall expect to see and 

and I think that he was rather 

sincerity. We now have Rev. W. C. that cheerful feeling will add to your 

will iic a surprise to us all." 

Allen with us, and are very thankful 

he accepted our call, but are 

general well-being It actually does, 

favorably impressed with our plans S. A. S. MFTHEXY, Treas. 

and the answer to all this is found in 

the offer in this week's paper hy N. 

sorry he could not bring his family 

here at the present time. 

earnest prayer of the congregation 

that the health of his daughter may 

soon be so much improved that she 

will be able to come here, as it would 

be a great comfort to Mr. Allen to 

have her with him. 

Harvest and stacking are almost 

past and the thrasher may be heard 

on all sides. John Carson,. Sr., of 

Oakdale, has been spending the summer 

here, visiting relatives and 

friends. He has erected a new barn 

on his farm here. Miss June Torrense, 

of Oakdale, who has been vi'- 

Iting her brother here, returned 

home Tuesday. She also 

made the acquainntance of her new 

nephew, who arrived at the home of 

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Torrense, August 

•3rd. Mrs. J. R Elsey is enjoying a 

visit trom her father at-present. John 

Carson, Jr., and family, of Oakdale, 

III, arrived last week with their car 

of goods and expect to make this 

their future home. We are glad to 

have them with us. A little son was 

born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blair, 

August 16th. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Po'tvers, 

of Minneapolis, visited at the 

F. Wild, Dept. A-554, Fairview Ave., 

It is the 

Brooklyn, X. Y. 

The -writer has seen this apron demonstrated, 

but never with such 

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SHE HATH DO.XE WHAT SHE dioo:)m^ uead and shoulders. She ti;e hush can be heard a murmur that trp with expenses to the Stale Fair 

seems atraid at tbe sight of so many lUt-reases lill the words can be dis-it.nguished, ' Why was this waste oi now enjoying a visit from his lather, 

Detroit, .Mich. Rev. W. U Robbis 

COULD. 

strange faces at the table,, but not 

(Suggested by the S. S. Lesson in tor long, for as her eyes move up and the ointment It might have been who resides at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. 

down along the room, she suddenly sold for more than three hundred and Jlrs. John Martin and daughter 

this issue.) 

stood motionless as though transfixed, 

her gaze fastened upon the form As the cruel words come to liei home of Mrs. Martin's brother, Geo. 

pence and given to the poor" 

May. made an extended visit at the 

It is the house ot Simon the Leper. 

The guests are met. The feast is 

leclining at the head. 

ears, the drooping figure sinks at his Gray,, recently. The young folks held 

She bends forward as t'nough her side. But it was not the Lord's words a social at the home of .\ir and .Mis. 

spread and each one has taken his 

whole being were being drawn by an that she had heard, for as he tin us L. A. Jameson. The Covenanteis 

place assigned him by the host. The irresistable force, and from behind and sees her kneeling there, he here have purchased a threshing machine, 

and now do their own thresh 

guest of honor leads in the conversation. 

They speak of many things her eyes shine brighter and brighter full of rebuke, 'Let her alone. She ing ou time. \Ve are having splendid 

the dark fold.s of her loosened hair, speaks ana his words are tender, yet 

but chiefly o£ the things which concern 

the kingdom of heaven. This was 

as she gazes upon him whom she hath wrought a good work on me. rains, and late crops such as corn and 

loves more than her own soul. She hath done what she could." potatoes are giowing fine. .Miss May 

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the natural way for the talk to go. 

at 

for Christ, who was being honored at 

the feast, was the center of much of 

the conversation in the whole land. 

As they talk there—or perhaps as 

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his words—and as those who wait 

upon the tables pass back and forth 

at their serving, there appears in the 

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from those wno are guests or servants 

at the feast. 

It is a woman, her long black hair 

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once do her eyes leave that teloved the hairs of her head, while in her Vienna, on Sept. 8. and .Miss .4nna 

form. Nearer and nearer she comes, ears there rings the v/ords of peace McKelvey near Johannesburgh Junction, 

Sept. 9th. Sam Gray is home 

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HOME MISSION COLLECTION APPEAL. 

"The Covenanter Church must pay more attention to its Home 

Mission Work ifit expects to make progress." These words were 

uttered recently by one of the most prominent laymen of the Covenanter 

Church. 

For years the strength of our beloved Church has 

been given to many lines of activity at the expense of neglecting the 

Home Mission Work. 

assist the needy congregations. 

The time has come to call a halt. We must 

Let me be understood, not those 

that are dead and need an interment, but the ones whose prospects 

are encouraging. 

For the past ten years two thousand dollars annually 

was obtained from the estate of Mr. Andrew Alexander, of the 

Second New York Congregation, for the support of the Home Mission 

Work. No more payments will hereafter come. All honor and 

respect to his memory. 

It now devolves upon the rank and fileof 

the Covenanter Church to make up this deficit, unless the Lord 

will send us another Andrew Alexander. 1914 Synod appropriated 

$13,540.00 for preaching in thirty-six needy fields. The endowment 

funds will produce $4,000.00, but the balance must be contributed 

by congregations. For years past the congregations have given 

$5,000.00 yearly. If this work is to be maintained, and it must, if the 

Church is to hold her own, not saying anything about a gain, the 

members must drop dollars in the basket, where they formerly put 

fifty cents. 

Will they do it Inasmuch as the Covenanter Church 

heads the Hst as the largest contributor per member to Foreign Missions, 

viz.: $4.05, she will not neglect the Home Field when her attention 

is called to its needs. 

Sabbath, and the amount asked for $12,000.00. 

The day of collection is October first 

Will not all pastors 

read this Appeal from the pulpit previous to the collection 

JAMES S. TIBBY, Treasurer. 

Sabbath School Lesson for October 11, 1914. Prayer Meeting Topic for October 14, 1914. Young People's Topic for October 11, 1914.

» THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Voi. ei. 

APnillSin THP ni n APM THAID '•^^^^^^^ ^*'^y reindeer. Quite a snowshoeing. Adlooat consented 

/\IVLfUill/ illEir yJLÛ rVlVlTl VllrVIIy small fortune was this. Each De- reluctantly; he saw the true de- 

"I loveit, I loveit, cember, with other boys, he would termination of his companion. 

And who shall dare drive to Nome. These would be Four o'clock that day found 

To chide me for loving ^^1^ .^^ ^^^^^ g^^j^ ^^^ ^j^^ g^jj, ^^^^ rounding the point still a 

The Old Arm Chair." .. tr , .• ,j u • j -, . 

ing schooner Volantia would bring good ten miles from shelter and 

THE DAY OF WAR "No, I"— barrels of flour, sacks of sugar, food. Adlooat was about to say, 

By Agnes Mcllroy. ..gend them out today. They'ie boxes of pilot bread, bales of call- "Wunga puzukput na gooz ruk'' 

O'er the nations of Europe the war ""^ "^^^^ ^^^ ^^'"'' '^^•"P" ^'^' ^" "^^--ked, "Warren Alloc- (I wanted what was right) when 

cry is sounding, Truman Northrup, young su- keok. Reindeer Herder." But now Allockeok said in a low tone, 

The dark smoke of battle is fillingperintendent of the Shishmaref, —he sighed as he thought of it— "Alongmut!" (white man). Before 

the air; government reindeer herd of Al- now it was all over. Well, at any them in the snow were fresh 

O'er the fair fields and valleys the ^ska, raised the flap of his tent rate he would do the present duty tracks made by two white men. 

red blood is streaming, ^^^ called, "Allockeok! Adlooat!" êll. But wait; the young superin- "We will follow them," said Ai- 

For war like a lever, fierce, ragmg, jj-4h,„ ^^^4- . . . . . . 

Jg îjgj.g Two boys bounded into the tent tendent was speaking in his be- lockeok. These tracks led them 

The cry of distress from its thousands at his call. half. on around the point. Suddenly 

of victims "Boys," Northup said briefly, "i don't know much about the Adlooat stopped. "An-ne-ca! Rein- 

Comes over the waters to surge in our "you know about the last rein- history of these people, but Alloc- deer!" he exclaimed. Sure enough; 

^'^^^'^ deer. Take rifles and two days' keok certainly has made a good there before them at some disith 

the horror food. Go find them. If you see showing. In throwing the lasso tance were two reindeer. But on 

Of the terrible bloodshed,, the suffer- -wolves or stray dogs, kill them." he is almost as efficient as the old rounding the point both boys 

ings, the tears. With these orders the boys left herders. He's a wonder at break- laughed, for right before them, 

the tent. 

ing sled deer. He seems to under- quietly feeding, lay the whole 

II- Hadley Evans, the older white stand them and they him. I hon- herd—1,600 of them. 

Oh mother!Ôh^children! we weep for ^^^^ ^^^ assistant superintendent estly believe the boy loves the un- "But what are they doing so 

For dL°oTate°'homes and for hearts °f ^" ^he reindeer industry in Al- ruly creatures." far from camp" suggested Althat 

must ache; aska. He made each station twice in his tent Allockeok sighed. Ah, lockeok. 

For fathers and sons who have gone each year and gave each local su- yes; some way or other, these "Uba!" (look) Allockeok exforth 

to battle perintendent such assistance or beautiful, shy creatures of the claimed, drawing his companion 

And yielded their lives for their ^^^-^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^ j,g needed. tundra had stolen a place in his behind a cHff. "Camoogans!" 

Oh where shall the victor find honor '"^^^^ '^^ ^"^ ^^'"k of the two heart. He did love them. (dogs). Two gray wolf-hounds 

and glory, boys" Northup asked. "I can't help all that," said were bounding across the tundra 

In possession of lands that are red "Did you call that tall, slim one Evans. "I am sorry, but he comes toward the two deer feeding some 

with men's blood! Allockeok" of a bad family. We must main- distance from the rest of the herd. 

Shall the desolate cry of the widows -yes." stain Standards." "Uba! alongmut!" exclaimed 

Any prafse°'rth; nation that con- "^^^ "^^ '^^•" .. ^''^"' thought Allockeok went on this hunt the boy again, pointing in the diquers 

afford ^°^ a .moment. "Oh, yes; that's for lost reindeer with a well-nigh rection in which the white men's 

/ old Teragloona's son. And the broken heart, knowing that soon tracks had trended. There were 

HI- other, Adlooat, is Kitmesuk's he was to leave the camp, the the two white men, and the boys 

From the nearts of God's people a boy." 

joHy reindeer boys and the herd, could see clearly, by their shouts 

prayer is ascending, "Voc " ^ . • , • • , , • , j ^ • ...l . ...t. .„-., 

,^,_ , t • r.- A f ^ ^„ o,,^ taking nothing with him but and gesturing, that they were 

That he m his wonderful mercy and .

Seitemlier 23, 1914. 




THE POTTER'S CLAY. 

What does the potter see in the clay We 

do not know. It is only a bit of common 

clay, such as one sees about him. But the 

potter has something in his mind which we 

cannot see. He puts the clay on the wheel 

and begins to shape it. He i-s trying to put 

the idea that is in his mind into the bit of 

clay. He sees something in the clay that we 

do not. It is a possibility. What is being 

made does not please the potter and he 

crushes the clay and begins again. What 

the potter is doing with the clay is finding 

expression for his mind, that is, for himself. 

For this, he needs the clay. The raw material 

of the clay has Httle value. It is the labor 

that makes the Haviland china costly. If the 

clay is plastic in his hands the potter can 

make a beautiful vessel; if it resists him, 

it may go for common use, it may be flung, 

a broken shard, into the potter's field. Sometimes 

a hard bit in the clay will wound the 

potter's hand. Then he moulds the clay with 

a wounded hand and leaves the blood stain 

on his finished work. The Potter picked up 

a bit of clay on the Damascus road. It was 

hard and refractory, but he crushed it into 

softness and wrought a wondrous work on 

his wheel. Men will never quit talking about 

that piece of artistic work. He picked a bit 

of refuse clay from the street of Magdala 

and worked it with his hands. Men bad 

thought it worthless and despised it, but in 

the Potter's hand it became a costly bit of 

ware that the Master Workman prized. He 

gathered some refuse by the Lake of Galilee 

and on the wheel it took such glorious form 

that all the artists of the world have been 

copying this proof of the Potter's skill. 

' What is the secret of the wonderful skill 

of the Potter How can he take the common 

clay and by his touch make it give his 

message to the world For the answer one 

need only look in the Potter's face and see 

the love which makes him the greatest artist 

of all times. What speaks in his face, works 

through his fingers, and every touch adds a 

line of beauty in the clay. It is "all for th'e 

joy of the working" that he patiently labors 

at his task. When a bit refuses to yield, he 

weeps over the loss. Often he softens the 

hardness with his blood. 

Do you know the Potter Perhaps he has 

ground you for his wheel, he may have 

crushed you in his hand. Without that you 

might have been only a common vessel. Not 

'n the hard clay can he work his best designs. 

But in that which responas to his 

hand you may become like Mary of Bethany, 

or John of Galilee. The love of the Potter 

can change even the commonest clay so 

thatit will win a place on the table of the 

King of Kings. 

PSALMODY. 

The following appeared in "Forward," for 

July 4, under the C. E. Society topic, page 

215: 

Dr. A. F. Schauffler says: 

"Often singing, though good from a musical 

standpoint, is not helpful spiritually. Why 

is this Because the words are not attended 

to. Music is wings, but the words are 

the body. Wings without a body are of no 

use, and so music that does not help the 

words is of no avail from a spiritual standpoint. 

Let the Society understand that the 

words are the main thing in the singing, and 

try to sing with the understanding." 

Ira D. Sankey once wrote to the members 

of a C. E. Music Committee: 

"I am more fully persuaded than ever before, 

that if we render the service of song in 

the spirit of Colossians 3:16, and Ephesians 

5:19, we will have the blessing of God upon 

the singing, and it will become more and 

more a power for good, and for winning 

souls to the service of the Master. I hope 

that the C. E.'s will strive to follow the teachings 

of God's word in relation to their service 

of song just as much as in their service 

of prayer." 

ANTI-SECRECY. 

The late Rev. Dr. Charles D. Trumbull once 

stated in our hearing, that the presence of 

the "Christian Cynosure" in his father's 

house taught him in his youth the evil of the 

Secret Societies. Eternal vigilance is said 

to be the price of Hberty. It certainly is of 

freedom from the secret society. The following 

memorial is in the September number 

of the "Cynosure." It was sent to the International 

Sabbath School Convention, held in 

Chicago, June 23 to June 30, (by the way, 

held in the hall of the Medinah Temple). We 

have changed the word Sunday to Sabbath. 

"Whereas, The effort to enHst scholars of 

the Sabbath Schools of our country in 'The 

Knights of King Arthur' or some other secret 

society, is persistent, and, 

"Whereas, Principals of Schools, Boards 

of Education and Legislatures generally have 

sought to stamp out secret societies from 

our public schools; therefore, 

"Resolved, That we, as members of Christian 

churches and Sabbath Schools, urge all 

our fellow workers in this field to disfavor 

whatever savors of secret society organization 

in the Sabbath School, keeping them 

on a level as high at least as that of the pub 

Hc schools in this matter, and avoiding the 

very appearance of evil, to keep close to the 

example of our Lord Jesus Christ, who bade 

us let our light shine and who in secret said 

nothing." 

This memorial is signed by seven editors 

bf religious pubHcations. 

A Presbyterian pastor of Washington, D. 

C, organized the youth of his charge in an 

order. He has since left his charge. One of 

the best of the papers of that Church gave 

place lately to a lodge sermon on the fam 

iliar Temple theme. 

The same September issue of the "Cynosure" 

has a note that at the September meeting 

of the Reformed Presbyterian Illinois 

Presbytery, a conference will be held with 

these subjects: "Freemasonry is a Religion," 

by Rev. D. C. Matthews; "It is not the Christian 

Religion," by Rev. Dr. J. M. Coleman; 

"Freemasonry Mutilates the Scriptures," by 

Rev. George A. Edgar. 

When the death notices of certain members 

of a sister witnessing church make public, 

membership in the lodges, we must take 

to heart the need of such a presentation of 

the truth to the people, lest they be snared 

also. 

HOW FAR SHOULD WE GO AND WHERE 

iS~tHE STOPPING PLACE 

The question of how far we should go in 

Christian courtesy and where the stopping 

place is to be found in the desire for union, 

is forcibly brought before us in the following 

extract from a report on "Restoring and 

Improving Bible Reading in Public Schools" 

prepared by the Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, Ph. 

D., and published in the Twentieth Century 

Quarterly, of which he is editor. This report 

is to be presented to a special Committee 

of the Council of Church Educational 

Boards on Oct. 1st, and is published beforehand 

for criticisms and suggestions. It is 

noteworthy, and in order to understand the 

proposal of Mr. Crafts it is necessary to bear 

in mind that the Presidential Thanksgiving 

proclamations which he cites to support his 

proposal have all omitted any recognition 

of Jesus Christ, and that he cites them for 

that reason, while the one exception which 

he notes is doubtless the one proclamation 

in which Christ was recognized. That one 

is against his proposal and he is frank 

enough to admit it. We should also remember 

to the credit of Mr. Crafts that he 

is trying to have a large part of the Bible 

read every day in the public schools, and in 

schools from which it has often been excluded. 

The question is: Does the end justify 

the means Will we leave out Christ and 

the crucifixion to satisfy the Jews 

COURTESY TO JEWISH PUPILS. 

By Rev. Dr. W. F. Crafts. 

That brings us to the question which in large 

American cities seems to many to present an insurmountable 

difficulty to the reading of the Bible 

in public schools. What shall we do when 

there are Jewish ipupils 

The various Bible reading plans I have named 

have already suggested to alert minds several 

solutions. Bible reading at which the whole 

school is present is so well adapted to lessen 

race prejudices and sectarian animosity, besides 

promoting good morals and good -citizenship and 

religious feeling, that we have made the Bible 

selections submitted herewith, with a view to 

their use where Catholics and non-Catholics, including 

Hebrews, are all represented both in the 

faculty and among the pupils. When Mr. J. 

Shreve Durham, of the Home and Visitation Department 

of the International Sunday School Ab-

sociation, reported at the Chicago Convention of 

SABBATH SICKNESS. 

1914 that in various cities, including Baltimore 

and St. Louis, 'Catholioa and non-Catholics, including 

Dr. 

, among other valuable 

Hebrews and Liberal Christians as well papers, a few years ago published one de 

as Evangelicals, had iOfficially united in a home 

scribing this remarkable disease, which has 

visitation campaign to invite all the people of 

the city to "attend some place of worship," not yet been treated in the books of pathology. 

there was a tremendous cheer of approval from 

the vast audience, representing evangelical 

churches oi fully sixteen millions constituency, 

and later this co-operation was unanimously approved 

1. This disease is of the intermitting kind, 

attacking the patient by violent paroxysms, 

by convention resolution. Sincere ob 

which return every seventh day. These par 

jection to that resolution has been voiced by the 

Sunday School Times, but we think it will commend 

oxysms return only on the Lord's day, and 

itself to the great majority of religious hence it is called "Sabbath sickness," but by 

people. There is a distinguished precedent for 

the faculty it is technically known by no other 

name than "Diei Domini Morbus." 

it in all the Presidential Thanksgiving proclamations 

(save one), which have invited Jew and 

Gentile to meet and praise God "in their accustomed 

2. It partakes somewhat of the nature of 

places of worship." 

ague, especially as it is attended with a great 

On that same basis we have prepared this tenmonths' 

course in Hebrew history and literature. deal of coldness. This coldness is firstapparent 

in the morning of the Lord's day; in 

It seems impossible that it can be opposed by 

any Jew who will take time to think in what an 

honorable place it will set his chosen race, in 

many cases seizing the patient before he has 

whatever school or college it is used, with consequent 

left his bed. But it begins in the region of 

abatement of anti-Semitic prejudice 

the heart, and is attended with dulness of the 

among pupils. Some few Christians exclaim: 

"Are you going to shut out the story of the head, followed by yawning and lethargy. 

crucifixion" To which I reply that so long as 

that is made the excuse of many professed Christians 

for killing Jews in other lands, and by 

some for scorning them in the United States, 

3. The patient is somewhat deprived of 

the use of his limbs, especially the legs and 

feet, so that he is indisposed to walk to the 

we may well omit it from the assemblies where house of God. 

the children of exiled Jews are seeking to clear 

their minds of the memories of old-world wrongs. 

4. In some cases this attack has come 

There is probably no nation In the world that upon them after they have gone to the house 

has not "crucified Christ" in some martyred reformer. 

Surely the fact that God chose the Jew 

of God, and has been attended with yawning 

and slumber. 

ish race as the channel through which he would 

give a world-religion to the race should be sufficient 

proof that the Jews, with all the faults 

5. In other cases there has been a great 

uneasiness in the house of God, and a disposition 

their own great prophets so frankly proclaimed, 

were not inferior religiously to any other race. 

to complain of the length of the 

ser 

SMOKING A PUBLIC NUISANCE. 

The following remonstrance was given 

place July 10, in the Detroit Electric Railway 

publication: 

To the Editor:—As a constant reader and admirer 

of Electric Railway Service, I have been 

both surprised and pained by the stand taken by 

some of our citizens in regards to the fact,, that 

ladies, when the back par of the car is crowded, 

enter the smoker to flndseats. 

The mere fact that a lady must ride in a car 

filled with tobacco smoke and reeking with 

saliva, and have clothing saturated with the odor 

of tobacco smoke or stained by its nauseating 

juice, is in itself a stain upon our civilization. 

I believe that womanhood should be respected, 

and when we as men plead that she be barred 

from a portion of the car that we may gratify 

a depraved appetite, which, at the best, is unseemly, 

uncleanly, unnatural, unnecessary, unhealthy, 

and unpleasant, should cause us to blush 

with shame and admit that we, as a nation,, are 

the slaves of this terrible weed. 

When we pollute the air with its smoke and 

cover our streets and sidewalks with its juice 

for others to look at and walk in we come very 

near placing ourselves in that class "whose god 

is their belly, whose glory is their shame, and 

whose end is destruction." 

Hoping that this may help some one to see the 

other side of the question and cause men and 

women interested in the betterment of society to 

discourage its use in public places. 

MILTON BISSELL, 

, ,630 Fourteen Ave. 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol, 61. 

mon, though they have been known to sit 

very contentedly in a play house for several. 

hours at a time. 

6. Persons affected with this disease never 

mourn on account of their confinement 

from public worship, as many afflicted with 

other diseases often do. 

7. These persons often surprise their 

neighbors with their great activity and health 

on Monday, however unfavorable the weather 

may be. 

8. Most of the faculty agree that there is 

a low feverish heat, technicaHy called febris 

mundi, or fever of the world, which may be 

detected in these patients during the intervening 

days of the week. 

9. There also seems to be a loss of appetite 

for savory food, and a want of reHsh for 

panis vitae, bread of life, which in this case 

is the indispensable remedy for the disease. 

10. Persons affected with this disease 

generally have a disrelish for private religious 

exercises of the closet and the reading 

of the Scriptures. 

II. This disease is also contagious; 

neighbors receive it from neighbors, and 

children from parents. (Reprinted from R. 

P. & C, January, 1873.) 

TEMPERANCE REPORT. 

The following was adopted by R. P. Synod 

of our Church in Ireland: 

The outstanding fact in the history of 

Temperance during the year 1913 is the enormous 

increase of 5 1-2 million pounds in 

the Drink Bill of the United Kingdom. The 

total Expenditure for the year 1913, as estimated 

by the Secretary of the United Kingdom 

Alliance, is the huge sum of tl66,681,- 

000. Looked at from any point of view by 

Christ's servants and earnest Temperance 

reformers, this fact is saddening and discouraging 

in the extreme; that the greatest 

among the nations of the earth, the nation, 

by pre-eminence of light and liberty, should, 

by her citizens, spend on that which only 

blights and blasts both body and soul, what 

would support her vast Navy three times 

over, and what is 180 times as much as is 

yearly given to the cause of Foreign Missions, 

and by her legislature continue not 

merely to foster but to maintain in a privileged 

position a trade which her own experts 

and commissions have found to be 

the cause of more than three-fourths of all 

the social evils that prevail in the nation. The 

explanation that this vast increase of 5 1-2 

millions in the Drink Bill of the Nation is 

due to the greatly increased prosperity that 

has been experienced is probably correct, but 

the fact that the increased blessings of Divine 

Providence are so used is a dark commentary 

on human nature. Discouraging as 

this increase is, it is, however, not to be 

magnified or misunderstood. At the most it 

means, not necessarily more drinkers, but 

simply increased drinking by reason of increased 

opportunity. Besides, against this 

increase we must place the fact that the increase 

per head is very much less than during 

the similar prosperous years of 1874 and 

1879. 

We are constrained to report also another 

discouraging feature in the recent history of 

the Temperance cause, and that is the defeat 

in the House of Commons on the motion 

for Second Reading of what was called the 

Sunday Closing Bill for England, a Bill 

which ought to have been considered nonpolitical 

and non-sectarian, and which was 

indeed a very mild measure of Temperance 

reform, inasmuch as it proposed simply to 

reduce the hours of sale on the Lord's Day 

by three, yet it was rejected by a majority 

of 19, not a single member of the Cabinet 

speaking, and not a single Unionist member 

voting in its favor. And all this, in spite ot 

the fact that throughout the British Empire, 

Ireland in measure excepted, there has 

been complete closing of the public-house on 

the Lord's Day for over 60 years, with such 

beneficial results that no one has ever spoken 

of repeal save those who had a direct 

pecuniary interest in the trade. 

On the other hand there is not a little 

to encourage the disciple of Temperance 

even in the sphere of legislation. The Scot-



tish Temperance Bill, which was rejected 

last year by the Lords, was re-introduced, 

passed both Houses, and became the law of 

the land on the 13th of August, 1913; a measure 

which, though its provisions of Local Option 

do not come into force till the year 

1920, and notwithstanding many defects, has 

yet had already good results through its 

clause restricting the hour of opening every 

drink-shop till 10 a. m. The value of this 

Act, however, lies for the present, at least, 

chiefly in the fact that the principle of Local 

Option is embodied for the first time in British 

Legislation. But why the present Liberal 

Government, with its claims to be the 

government of the people, by the people, 

for the people, should delay for six years 

the coming into force of the Local Veto provisions 

of the Scottish Act, and should delay 

indefinitely the fulfilment of its oft-repeated 

promises to introduce and pass a 

sweeping measure of Temperance reform, 

•many even of its own supporters fail to understand. 

It may be that the Government 

is too busy with its Bill for the Better Government 

of Ireland, which if it should become 

law in any shape or form, will, we believe, 

but entrench more strongly in its already 

too strong and privileged position that 

Trade which is Britain's and Ireland's greatest 

foe. The Chancellor of the Exchequci 

said not long ago that "If we are to found 

the prosperity of the country, its commercial 

prosperity, its industrial supremacy upon 

an impregnable basis we must cleanse the 

foundation of the rot of alcohol." Quite 

right! But actions speak louder than words. 

We do not find our encouragement solely 

in the meagre Temperance legislation of the 

year, but rather in the steady progress that 

is undoubtedly being made in the education 

of the young, in whose keeping, from the 

human point of view, is the future of the 

Church and the State; in the enlightenment 

of the public conscience as to the disastrous 

evils of the sale and use of strong drink; 

in the conversion of the Medical profession 

which is now almost altogether on the side 

of Total Abstinence; and, above a."*, in the 

attitude of all the Churches toward the 

Enemy of the Gospel of Christ. Truth is 

mighty and must prevail. Say not in the 

struggle naught availeth. The smallest effort 

is not lost. Temperance is on the 

march to victory and cannot be stopped. 

For this Reform is international and 

world-wide. The nations outside our own 

are arising and are preparing to put on their 

beautiful garments. Guy Hayler, in his 

comprehensive view of the battle against 

the Trade" that is being waged on the 

world's wide fields,says that "France is be- 

"ig thoroughly roused from the stupor of 

alcoholism. Germany, too, is contributing 

a battalion of brave warriors to the army of 

••eform. Sweden is pressing on vigorously 

to the goal of Total Prohibition by the 

^tate; the Latin races in Europe and in 

South America, even Russia, have all begun 

and some of them much more than begun, to 

realize that the Drink Trade is disastrous 

to national well-being and progress." It is, 

however, in the United States and in the 

British Colonies that the greatest and most 

encouraging advance is being made. A Bill 

for the Total Prohibition of the Manufacture 

and Sale of Intoxicating liquors has been 

introduced in the United States Congress, 

and if Congress will but reflect the prohibition 

sentiments of an increasing number of 

individual States in the Union, then there 

is some prospect of the Curse being finally 

expelled from the whole territory of the 

Republic of North America. It would seem, 

then, that the nations of the world are coming 

to believe with John Wesley, that "it 

is amazing that these poisons should be permitted, 

I will not say in any Christian country, 

but in any civilized State." 

It is, however, not to statesmen and not 

to parliaments that we look for leadership 

and success in this conflict; it is rather to 

the First Battalion of Christ's Army, the 

Church. It has been said, and we believe it 

is true, of our own as of other Churches: "If 

the Church would only march as one great 

army, without any traitors in their ranks, 

against the drink trade, that trade would 

soon go to its deserved doom and an emancipated 

nation would rejoice." When the 

members of the Church come to realize the 

meaning of, and the answers to the two questions—"Am 

I my brother's keeper" and 

"Who is my neighbor" then she will go 

forth as she has never gone before to the 

help of the Lord against the mighty. And 

soon, sooner, perhaps, than we expect, He 

shall see of the travail of His soul and t)e 

satisfied. 

Your Committee cannot pofnt to anything 

special in progress during the year within 

the bounds of our own Church. We believe 

that every Minister is fully alive to his responsibility 

toward this question. But are 

we in our capacities as Sessions, Presbyteries, 

and Synod as consecrated and as thorough 

in our efforts to extirpate the curse 

as the position of the total separation from 

the Traffic of our Church would seem to imply 

In this matter as in every other interest 

of the King we are watchmen upon 

the walls of Jerusalem who shall never hold 

their peace nor might, taking no rest and 

giving Him no rest until He establish and 

make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. 

The attention of Ministers was drawn at 

the appointed time to Synod's instructions 

of last year; the 1913 Report was printed in 

leaflet form and sent to all the famiHes of 

the Church. The Committee has under its 

consideration a memorial on Tobacco from 

the Session of CuUybackey. 

The Address on Temperance to be issued 

during the year has been unavoidably delayed, 

but will, we hope, soon be published. We 

Relieve, however, that on both these subjects 

the best method of dealing with the tempted 

and fallen is rather by the public and private 

word and believing prayers of Ministers, 

Elders and Sabbath-school Teachers, and the 

holy and consistent example of Christian 

parents and of all Christ's declared disciples. 

Not otherwise can we fulfil our office and 

pay our vows as faithful witnesses to the 

character and claims of our Exemplar and 

Saviour-King. 

Your Committee appends the following 

Resolution for Synod's consideration -and 

acceptance:— 

1. Synod directs all Ministers, Elders and 

Members of the Church to give all diligence 

to the training of the young, by precept and 

example, in the principles and practice of 

Total Abstinence from all intoxicating liquors 

as beverages. 

2. Synod recommends that all Ministers, 

Elders and Members of the Church to give 

all diligence in training the young to abstain 

from the use of Tobacco. 

3. Synod recommends all the Ministers 

of the Church to preach on the Fourth Sabbath 

of November, on the disloyalty to the 

Lord Jesus Christ, of any indulgence in 

Strong Drink as a beverage, and the Christian 

duty of Total Abstinence from Strong 

Drink and Tobacco. 

Respectfully submitted, 

W. J. MOFFETT. 

WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST 

Do you think of Jesus Christ according to 

the Holy Scriptures that He is the Son of 

God—the great God Man Do you know 

that it is impossible to think correctly about 

Jesus except as you think along Bible lines 

That no one can know the Son of God as his 

Savior without believing that He is revealed 

to all men in the Old and New Testaments 

as the Lamb of God slain from the foundation 

of the world Do you believe that the 

whole universe is Christo Centric, that God 

has made Him to be head over all things 

to His own body the Church That all power 

in heaven and in earth is given unto Him 

That by Him God made the worlds That 

all judgment has been given unto the Son 

of God That the Father judges no man 

but has committed all judgment to the Son 

That the issues of life and death are in His 

hand Did He not say, Lazarus, come forth 

I say unto you arise Let us make man 

Do you believe that God gave Him power to 

iudge Adam and Eve, and sentence them f 

death, at the same time offering Himself as 

their Savior Do you believe that God endowed 

Him with power to drown the old 

world and to burn up Sodom and Gomorrah 

Do you believe that according to the 

divine will He led His people out of Egyptian 

bondage and drowned Pharaoh and all 

his.'ârm.y Do you believe that He led 

Israel, His chosen people, into the land of 

Canaan over the bleeding corpses of the rebelHous 

inhabitants of that awfully wicked

lilE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

country Do you believe that in answer to can see that preparation for war does not tom, devotion, good intent or any other pretence 

Hezekiah's prayer He destroyed the Assyrian bring peace, and preparation for war is a whatsoever." 

army and put a hook in Sennacherib's nose heresy. We can see that Jesus wiH overrule 

the wrath of men to the glory of God; chism in the issue of September 9. These are 

We have already quoted the Shorter Cate 

and led him back to be killed by his own 

wicked son Do you believe that because that in due time He will make wars to cease the common Standards of the Presbyterian family 

of churches. 

His own people, the Jews, rejected him as to the ends of the earth, when He goes forth 

a Savior that He carried out the will of God conquering and to conquer. Out of His 

and slew eleven hundred thousand of them mouth proceedeth a sharp sword, that with FOREIGN MISSION RECOMMENDAby 

the sword of Titus and the agonies of it He should smite the Nations; and He shall 

TIONS OF SYNOD. 

crucifixion If you do, then you will believe 

the inspired prophecy recorded in the eth the winepress of the fierceness of God, AVe Becommend: 

rule them with a rod of iron; and He tread 

one hundred and tenth Psalm, fifth,sixth and the Almighty. And He hath on His garments 

and on His thigh a name written. would have compassion on the heathen, but that 

1. That the Churches pray, not that God 

seventh verses The Lord at thy right hand 

shall strike through Kings in the day of His King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. 

He would fill us to overflowing with his compassions 

for them. 

wrath. He shall judge among the Nations. The sectarian Church is also involved in 

He shall fill the places with dead bodies. He the bloody massacre of Europe and is very 

2. That our missionaries and their converts 

shall wound the heads over many countries. guilty because of its violation of God's law 

be remembered at the throne of grace morninf 

He shall drink of the brook in the way; and its lack of faithfulness in preaching the 

and evening, in the closet, at the family altar, 

therefore shall He lift up the head. All power 

in heaven and in earth having been givturies. 

If the Gospel had been preached as 

Gospel of the Kingdom in the last three cen 

and in the social prayer meeting every week 

and public worship every Sabbath. 

en unto Him, which includes the death penalty—for 

the wages of sin is death—and is would be vastly different, and the world 

it was on Pentecost, conditions in Europe " 

3. That intercession be made for the outpouring 

of the Spirit of liberality that the $50,- 

always inflicted, for Jesus is the same yesterday, 

today, and forever. Death is God's edy unequaHed in its history. The truth is, 

would not be shuddering at a ghastly trag 

000 asked for may be fully raised. 

•i. That the difficulties of our fieldsin both 

will, and Jesus says I will do the will of my sinfully sectarian Churches have no power 

China and the Levant should call out great 

Father. In striking through Kings in the to settle anything. Sectarianism is hated of 

enlargement in prayer. 

day of His wrath He is hitting His greatest God and ought to be despised of men, because 

those who are under its baneful in 

5. That special prayers be offered for the 

enemies. For they represent Civil Government 

and Civil Government as constituted fluence have the least power for good in the 

recovery of Miss ifattie E. Wylie, our Senior 

missionary. 

is in rebellion against Jesus Christ, in the world. There is so much in the sectarian religion 

of Europe that is contrary to the will 

G. That Henry O'^sêill, Walter T. Miller, 

violation of the Ten Commandments. Emperor 

William in training a great army to of Christ as recorded in the Holy Scriptures 

(since deceased), A. A. Samson and R. M. Sommerville 

be elected their own successors. 

kill men, and in building a great fleet to that when the testing time came it utterly 

7. That Eev. M. M. Pearce, E. A. Blair, of 

carry out the same sinful purpose has taken failed. The rulers of Germany, England, 

I'liiladelphia, and Eev. J. W. Carlisle of Newburgh, 

K. Y., be appointed members of the 

the necessary steps to violate the second Austria and Russia are professing Christians, 

and could settle nothing betaking 

table of the law in a wholesale way. Nations 

iioard. 

have no right to violate God's law and must themselves to the arbitrament of the sword, 

8. That Eevs. E. E. Willson, A. I. Eobb, F. 

be punished in this life for doing so. The all claiming that God is on their side. Old 

M. Foster and Rev. Dr. R. M. Sommerville be 

other Nations of Europe in following his Napoleon a century ago undertook to fight 

Iieard by Svnod. 

example are likewise guilty and will partake all Europe and Jesus Christ, and was broken 

of the penalty that Jesus always inflicts on in pieces as a potter's vessel. Now Emperor 

rebellious nations. If a Nation will obey 


WilHam, like Napoleon, is practically fighting 

all Europe contrary to the will of the 1. For $3.00 I will send the Christian Nation to 

God, it will last as long as the Sun and 

Moon endure. All the Nations that have 


Prince of Peace, and like Napoleon, is having 

some temporary success, but we wiH do 

year and a half, and 1 will make an outright present 


died in the past have perished in every case 

because of their sinful disobedience to Jehovah 

and His Christ. The Kings of the Peace. 

S. J. CROWE. any other country, all charges prepaid. If the 

well to wait for the decision of the Prince of Lincoln volumes to any address in this or in 

earth set themselves, and the rulers take Newcastle, Pa., Sept. 1, 1914. 


counsel together, against Jehovah and against 



His Anointed, saying, Let us break their THE RULE IN THE WORSHIP OF GOD. Christian Nation for one year and a half, at the 

bonds asunder and cast their cords from us. 

The Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 

XXL, Section 1, says: 

volumes is a premium which I am offering to in 


This Emperor Joseph, Emperor WiHiam, the 

Czar of Russia, King George, and all the 

duce new subscribers, and this offer is made primarily 


"The acceptable way of worshipping the true 

others throughout the world, have been doing, 

and God says to His Son, ask of me and 

God is instituted by himself, and so limited by the number of those who have already been attracted 


his own revealed will, that he may not be worshipped 

according to the imaginations and de 


I will give Thee the Nations for thine inheritance, 

and the uttermost parts of the vices of men, or the suggestions of Satan, under the Gospel, and teachers—persons whoselibraries 


earth for thy possession. Thou shalt break any visible representation, or any other way not 

them with a rod of iron. Thou shalt dash 


prescribed in the Holy Scripture." 



them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Now Larger Catchism, Question 109. In the Answer, 

among the sins forbidden in the Second says that Covenanters are the greatest readers 

therefore be wise, O ye Kings. Be instructed, 

Ye Judges of the earth. Serve Jehovah Commandment are "all devising, counselling, of good books in the world, therefore it is that 

with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss commanding, using, and any wise approving any I know you will be delighted with these volumes. 

the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish in 


religious worship not Instituted by God himself," 



the ways, for His wrath will soon be kindled. as also "corrupting the worship of God, adding 

Blessed are they that take refuge in Him. to it, or taking from it, whether invented or taken 

Up by ourselves, or received by tradition from ceive the 2-vol. Tarbell Life of Lincoln as an 

their paper for three years in advance, will re 

What the result of this war will be to the 

Nations in Europe we do not know. We others, though under the title of antiquity, cus- outright gift. 

Address John W. Pritchard, President, noo 

Tribune Building, New York.



waj given from God to satisfy our hunger after hard after. So every year the Jews hold the 

Inthe Sabbath School righteousness and peace. 

Passover Feast in memory of that time. 

This Bread of Life is provided without cost. These small boxes on the sand table mark the 

Lesson II. October 11, 1914. 

The best thing in the world is free. All things town of Bethany, these clothespins are for Jesus 

THE LAST SUPPER 

else you must buy and pay the full price, but and his disciples. How many will we need, 


the bread of life is always tree. Prices are high Bennie "Thirteen." Pile up the sand for the 

Golden Text.—As oiien as ye eat this bread now on account of the war, and many are hungry Jlount of Olives and mark the road leading 

and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death oecause they cannot pay. The bread of life is around it to Jerusalem on another hill. Make 

till he come 1 Cor. 11:26. 

tree under all conditions,, not because it is cheap, the wall of Jerusalem with these stones, and 

Lesson Text—Mark 14:12-25 (cf. Luke 22:14- but because the infinite price has been already the Temple with these building blocks. These 

23) 

paid and it is ours to take. 

boxes are the houses. Place one box on another 

/finie—April, A. D. 30. Place—Jerusalem. 

This Bread of Life has been broken for us. You for a house of two stories, leaving the upper one 

Suitable Psalms—24, 119 part 2, 107, 51. look with pity on an old man tootering as he uncovered so -we can see inside. Now build an 

Exposition.—Dr. George's book on Pastora Theology 

is in most of the Covenanter homes and strong. Hardship and privation have ta..ven his upper room. 

walks and you remember the days when he was outside stairway with wet sand, leading to this 

the chapters on the Lord's Supper make the very strength and you say that he is a broken man and .lesus' disciples back here in Bethany ask, 

best commentary on this lesson. 

will never be strong again. Christ was broken "Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that 

This lesson might be divided into three parts. for us lilie that. He was strong and became thou mayest eat the passover" Wby do they 

The firstwould be the preparation necessary for weak for us. Sorrow and suffering and responsibility 

broke him down till at last he gave his home." He has only the homes of his friends. 

not go to Jesus' house, John "Jesus has no 

the right observance of the Lord's Supper. The 

greatest blessings have come to those congregatioES 

where this has been made a custom and satisfied perfectly those who longed for spiritual and says, "Go ye into the city, and there shall 

body to be broken on the cross and then he had He turns to these two disciples, Peter and John, 

where this has been neglected the sacriment has food and could not be satisfied. 

meet you a man bearing a (pitcher of water: follow 

him. And wheresoever he shall go in, say 

lost much of its joy and value. 

This Bread of Life is very pleasant food. When 

The communion seasons ought to be the greatest 

seasons of the year. We make too little of would prepare toast or an egg or some special saith, where is the guestchamber, where I shall 

we were small and became sick our mothers ye to the good man of the house. The master 

them these days and that is one of the reasons food and tempt us to eat, so we would get the eat the passover with my disciples And he will 

that the spiritual life of our church has reached strength from the good food. God, our. Loving hina.self show you a large upper room furnished 

so low an ebb. You will surely find that since Father, saw our weakness and that we were sick and prepared, there make ready for us." 

the reviving has started in our midst the communion 

seasons have come to mean more to the this special food nourishing and good for us, that walk through the streets they see this man carry 

unto death that we could not eat and he prepared Here go Peter and John to Jerusalem. As they 

people and the pastors. 

we might be tempted to eat and be strong. 

ing a pitcher of water. Use this stick for the 

There ought to be preparation by prayer. The This Bread of Lite is fed to us by the Holy man and this small jar for the water pitcher. 

pastor and the people ought to spend much time Spirit. As a nurse or mother cares for a child, Peter and John follow the man to his door. The 

in prayer that God will lead the congregation up bathing it and clothing it and teaching it and owner of the house comes to them and they deliver 

Jesus' message. If Jesus wanted to use 

to the Mount of Holy Communion in a spirit to guarding it from harm and leading it along in 

make the most of it. It will mean much to a the way of life, so the Spirit washes us in the your best room, would your mother consent. 

people that walks the long journey of the months Blood of Jesus, clothes us in the robe of his Bud "Surely. She would be glad to," This 

between side by side with the Master. 

righteousness, teaches us of the mysteries of God man is probably a friend of Jesus and more than 

The pastor ought to prepare the people for it and of eternal life, guards us in temptation and glad to tum his best room over to Jesus. He 

by his preacning and conversation. The sermons leads us along in the way of life until we come leads Peter and John to this upper room where 

for some time before ought to be prepared with to that home where we are free from the weakness 

that is ours here. 

thing has happened just as Jesus said. 

it is all ready with a table and couches. Every 

the communion in mind so that the thoughts of 

the people will be led in that direction. The Christ,, the Bread of Life, completely satisfies Now the disciples prepare the food, which they 

sccrament and all its different parts ought to be our hunger. Two or three years ago the cannibals 

killed and ate some Presbyterian mission 

yeast, bitter herbs, a lamb which has been killed 

go out to buy. They bring in bread made without 

fully understood by everyone, so they can come 

understandingly. 

aries in the South Sea Islands. What a cruel in the court of the priests, and grape juice. All 

The people ought to prepare for the communion thing it was and how soon they were hungry is ready for Jesus. 

by seeing to it that all the congregational life again after taking the life of others to satisfy Toward evening Jesus and the others -come 

and activities are at their best. A sick man does their hunger. What a useless sacrifice, we say. slowly on to Jerusalem and to this house. How 

not make much of a Thanksgiving dinner and But Jesus gave himself to satisfy the spiritual does Jesus know where to bring them, Mittie 

a sick or weakly congregation does not make any hunger of his people and if we eat of that spiritual 

food, we will never hunger again. It com 

join the other disciples, and all reciine on the 

"He knows everything." They come up-stairs and 

more of the Lord's Supper. The congregation 

ought to be strong to get the most out of the sacrament. 

Not strong in numbers necessarily but This Bread ot Life sustains and strengthens us The disciples do not know that this is to be 

pletely satisfies and forever. 

couches around the table to eat the Passover. 

strong by the presence of the living Christ in for life's duties. How hard temptation is to meet their last supper with Jesus. They do not know 

their midst. 

for one who has not been strengthened by feeding 

on Christ. How hard sorrow is to bar for ed men and on the morrow be -crucified. Are 

that this very night Jesus is to be taken by wick 

The second of the three divisions is the personal 

preparation that is necessary 4or everyone one who is not nourished with the bread of life. they happy to be at supper with Jesus, Elmer 

who comes to the communion table. And remember 

this when you are deciding whether you are from the lack of spiritual food. How discouraged Jesus' heart is heavy, as he looks around and 

How hard it is to serve Christ for one who is weak "II would be," Yes they are quite happy, but 

worthy to go to the table or not that you are sick persons get on account of their weakness sees Judas who is about to betray him and tum 

dishonoring the Lord just as surely by remaining and spiritual weakness comes in the same way him over to his enemies. Has Jesus been kind 

away from his table as you are by coming unworthily. 

It does not relieve from responsibility of life to make us able to mount up as eagles, to disciples." Judas has been with Jesus these 

and means the same thing. We need the bread to Judas, Ethel "Yes, the same as to the other 

to stay away. The only safe way is to confess run and not be weary, to walk and not faint. three years and taken all the love and friendship 

of Jesus, and now turns against him just for 

your sins to God and then go and sit with him This Bread of Life is sufficient for all. It is 

at the table. 

like the bread in the hands of Jesus,, that fed thirty pieces of silver. In the midst of the supper 

Jesus says, "One of you which eateth with 

This preparation was personal with the disciples. 

They began by saying Lord, is it I The This Bread of Life is suitable for all. How me shall betray me." The disciples are amazed. 

the five thousand. There is plenty to satisfy. 

preparation days have their place and we could many new kinds of food have been invented to They cannot understand it. Each one looks 

not do without tnem and keep the sacrament with suit the needs of those who cannot eat everything, 

but this bread agrees with everyone and if such wickedness is there. "Is it I" this one 

around quickly then into his own heart to see 

its present value, but there is a certain amount 

of preparation that must be made between yourself 

and God. Make him your confessor and This Bread of Life makes us live for ever. You around the table each one looks at Jesus and asks 

makes them strong. 

asks Jesus. Then another one asks, "Is it I" all 

though your sins be enough to make you fearful, might eat till you are full and unless you ate fearfully, "Is it I" Even wicked Judas who knows 

do not hide trom him but in the strength of again you would be dead in a few short days, but he is the one, asks "Is it I" Jesus replies, "It 

Jesus, your Savior comes with repentance, loye when' we eat the bread of life, we live forever. is one of the twelve that dippeth with me in the 

and a promise of new obedience, and you will It is Bread for Immortals. 

dish. The son of man indeed goeth, as it is 

flnd him ready to relieve you. 

Lesson II. O'^tober 11, 1914. 

written of him; but woe to that man by whom 

One good way of getting into the right spirit 


the son of man is betrayed! good were it for that 

is to help others who may have drifted out of the 


man if he had never been bom!" Wouldn't you 

way and are having trouble getting back. By 

THE LAST SUPPER. 

think, Ellsworth, that Judas would change his 

leading others back to God you bring yourself into 

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Vol. JL 


FOR OCTOBER 11. 


Xext Steps for Our Society.—2 Pet. 

1:1-8. 

Psalms.—44; 1-4, Xo. 119; 17:1-4, 

Xo :;2; 37:25-28, Xo. 101; 48:6-10, Xo. 

130; 125:1-5, Xo. 354; 133:1-3, No. 

369. 

Parallels—2 Pet 3:18; Eph. 4:15; 

'l..uke 2:52; 1 Sam. 2:2G; Gal. 6:10; 1 

Thess. 3:12; John 15:2; Titus 3:14; 

1 Thess. 4:10-13; Eph. a:z; Rom. 13: 

13-14. 

There should be "next steps" for 

every society. No matter how efficient 

the work may have been, there 

should be an ideal, beyond and above 

us. There are many ways in which 

our work can be improved. The great 

danger is that we will allow the work 

of our society simply to degenerate. 

Interest will lag. Duties will be neglected 

until the society will become 

a negative force if not a positive injury. 

How can we keep the spiritual lite 

of our society strong and vigorous 

I. By Each :\Iember Making Adequate 

Preparation. 

The Roll-call meetings are always 

good because every member knows 

that they will be called upon for 

something and they come prepared. 

Every meeting could be just as good 

as the Roll-call meeting. Those long 

silences, which are so embarrassing, 

need never occur if sometime during 

the week or on Sabbath afternoon, 

each one would prepare a suitable 

prayer or a brief talk and be 

ready when the opportunity comes. 

It might be a good plan to have the 

secretary keep a record of each mem- 

Der's .part in the exercises of the year 

and show it to them when the year 

was over. 

II. By Encouraging Many Prayers. 

The meeting is a iprayer-meeting 

and prayer is its most important 

work. The members shouild be 

taught the necessity of intercessory 

prayer because only in that way can 

the energies of God be unloosed. The 

chairman of the prayer-meeting committee 

might bring in a subject 

around which the prayers of the evening 

could center. A whole evening 

may be spent in prayer. If standing 

becomes fatiguing because the 

season of prayer is long, find an attitude 

that is comfortable. Long seasons 

of .prayer are often very essential 

and they should not be neglected 

because standing wearies us. 

III. By Remembering the "Don'ts." 

Don't sing psalms just to flllin 

time. Don't announce a psalm because 

you have been too indolent to 

prepare something original. Don't 

announce an inappropriate psalm. 

Don't make long speeches. It is a 

good rule to treat only one thought. 

The ideal meeting is the one occupied 

with many short speeches where 

the speaker has one important iwlnt 

to make. The remarks are better still 

if they come from your own experience. 

Nothing is so Interesting as 

personal experience. Don't be afraid 

to narrate your own battles wath sin, 

with your victories and defeats. They 

may help some one who is passing 

through a difficulty, like to yours. A 

Covenanter testimony meeting is an 

unheard of thing but its lack has been 

a great loss to our spirituality. Don't 

get into the habit of always reading 

something which you have clipped out 

of a newspaper. Don't be afraid to 

make new plans. Even change the 

position of the chairs. Sometimes 

have them in a circle. Don't whisper. 

It is distracting and irreverent. 

Dom't giggle. It will destroy the spirituality 

of any meeting. Don't criticise, 

no matter how crude an attempt 

may have been. Praise is always 

better. 

IV. By Working For Others. 

There is plenty to be done for 

Home and Foreign Missions. There 

are many evils In your neighborhood 

which need to be exposed and destroyed. 

There are many "shut-Ins" 

who ought to be visited. The Flowe- 

Committee ought to see that there 

are flowers on the pulpit and in the 

homes of the sick. There are many 

lost to be saved, many discouraged 

to be cheered. 

If we look for them, there will be 

plenty of "next steps." 

(Synod recommends for this meeting 

the subject, "The Separated Life." 

This subject will be considered Oct. 

25th, when we have for our attention, 

"The Christian and the Ballot.") 


25. 

Topic 

FOR OCTOBER 14, 1914. 


Fellowship Meetings.—Heb. 10: 

1. Their History. 

2. Their Obligation. 

3. Their Blessing. 

Passages: Zech. 8:20, 21. Heb. 

10:25. Mal. 3:lti, 17. Matt. 18:19, 

20. Pro. 27:17. Acts 1:13, 14. Acts 

12:5. 2 Cor. 1:11. Acts. 16:13-16. 

Psalms: 85:3-8. 121:1-4. 119:1- 

5. 122:1-6. 133:1-3. 

1. Their history. In Scripture 

we beHeve that the social fellowship 

meetings are as old as the human 

race. When true religion 

was set up in the world, after the 

fall, it assumed the form of private 

and social fellowship. In the 

days of Enoch, when the people of 

God made a distinct separation 

from the apostate descendants of 

Cain, it is said, "then began men 

to call upon the name of the 

Lord." This shows that professors 

of true religion, at that very early 

period united for prayer and 

spiritual fellowship. It is impossible 

to give anything at all like 

a satisfactory account of the history 

of the Fellowship meeting 

even in the Bible in so short a 

time. But we will mention a few 

things in history regarding the 

prayer meeting as it stands related 

to the life and existence of 

our own church. In the early period 

of the Church of Scotland, 

when Prelactic domination was 

upheld and supported by the ruling 

powers of the State many true, 

pious, religious men and women 

withdrew from the Church in 

which they had been worshiping 

because of the corrupt ministry 

that had been forced upon them 

by prelacy. They received no 

spiritual good whatever but the 

very opposite. They resorted to 

private meetings so called in 

which they read the Scriptures 

and prayed exhorting one another 

in things spiritual. These meetings 

were continued through what 

was known as the "killing times" 

of the persecution period. Under 

the supervision of Renwick these 

Societies for worship and religious 

instruction became fully organized 

in various parts of the 

Kingdom. For sixteen years, when 

God's people were deprived of the 

ministrations of a single ordained 

minister these fellowship meetings 

proved to be a great blessing 

to the people in maintaining the 

principles for which they were 

contending and a godly practice. 

All through history in the life of 

the church the prayer meeting has 

had a very important place. 

2. Their Obligation. 

The very fact the prayer meeting 

can plead Divine warrant sets 

forth the obligation of Christian 

people to observe it. When we 

unite with the Church we pledge 

ourselves to attend the ordinances 

of the house of God. The weekly 

prayer meeting is an ordinance of 

Divine authority. 1. It is sanctioned 

by the law of nature. The 

social principle is an essential 

part of our constitution. Men naturally 

associate together for mutual 

support and comfort. This is 

true in all Hues of profession and 

business. 2. The prayer meeting 

is of Divine approval. This is 

true from the very fact that the 

Lord has greatly blessed prayer 

meetings. They have been the 

beginning of great revivals in the 

church. Our own Synod and 

Church in the last two years has 

been greatly blessed by such meetings. 

Matters of the greatest importance 

that apparently could 

not be settled by courts, have been 

settled in the prayer meeting. If 

we desire to see our Congregations 

prosper and flourish and 

our spiritual life deepen let us 

keep up a good lively prayer meeting. 

3. Their Blessing. 

The Prayer meeting is a blessing 

to the Church first of all in 

that it tends to preserve and 

strengthen the life of the Church. 

In the second place the spiritual 

gifts of the members of the 

Church are combined for mutual 

edification. We are commended 

to exhort one another daily, 

(Continued on last page.) 

SICK DOCTOR 

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The food experience of a physician 

in his own case when worn 

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needing nourishment the worst 

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"An attack of grip, so severe it 

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left my stomach in such condition 

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three times a day and for 2 weeks 

this was almost my only food. It 

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mouthful. It was so nourishing I 

was quickly built back to normal 

health and strength. 

"Grape-Nuts is of great value 

as food to sustain life during serious 

attacks in which the stomach 

is so deranged it cannot digest and 

assimilate other foods. 

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September 23, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 

N o t e s 

ing Sun; also Mrs. David Edgar and Young and Charles Anderson Forsythe 

her son Melville. We are sorry to as deacons. The Sabbath School allose 

these good people from Sharon, so is well attended and the offerings 

•**Rev. R. J. G- McKnight's address 

but inasmuch as they are still close of the different classes liberal. J. G. 

is no-w 1015 Center street, Wilkinsburg, 

Pa. 

***0n Saturday, Sept. 5, two elders 

we will hope to see them often. Forsythe is Superintendent. The Catechismst Lesson Helps. Church and Sab* 

Ladies' Missionary Society has held bath Cbe School presbpterian Supplies of every Boardof 

description to 

the summer meetings in homes of 

were ordained in Cornwallis Congregation, 

Somerset, N. S., Rev. Thomas 

Witkenpoon rUbllCailOtl or anr of Hi 

•**Grippe is quite common at the 

members. The August meeting was BIdx., Philadelphia 

Depositories 

Indian Mission, a number of the workers 

sufEering from it. 

Florence Davis, a daughter of John 

in Darlington at the home of Mrs. 

McFall, pastor, and on Sabbath, the 

6th, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 

was observed. Three young per 

M'tchell of New Galilee. The ladies $12000 Absolutely Sure 

* • «Missionary Rev. R. E. Willson is 

assembled early like "Knights of old" Man or woman to distribute religious literature. 

Sixty days' work. Quick promotion. No 

to assist in the communion services sons were received on profession of 

carrying a thimble for a ehield and 

in Third New York, October second their faith. 

a needle for a lance, as a box of cloth- experience necessary. Spare time work also, 

Sabbath. 

***The following students from ing for the children of the Jewish Mis- ZIEGLER COMPANY, Dept. 147, PhiladelDhia 

«**The Sacrament of the Lord's Sharon Congregation, Iowa, are in sion was under headway. At noon the 

HELP WANTED. 

Supper will be dispensed at Sharon, attendance at Geneva College: Miss workers were served a very fine lunch Thousands U. S. Government Life Jo^^ 

October 4. Rev. Robt. E. Willson will Ola and Mr. Calvin McClurkin, Miss on trays, >Mrs. Davis being ably assist- now open to Men and Women. ';65 to JlÔ 

assist the pastor. 

Elizabeth Martin and Mr. Lloyd Ed- ed by ber mother and sister in serV' month." No lay-offs. Common education sufficient. 

Pull unnecessary. Write i mmediate 

gar. Mr. Floyd Allen has returned ing the delicac'es of the season. In 

***Kansas Presbytery will hold its to Iowa State University for his second 

year there. 

the devotional part was conducted by examination 

the regular meeting in the afternoon, iy for full list of positions and free sample 

regular fall meeting at Eskridge, Kansas, 

on Tuesday,. October 13, 1914, at 

A PLACE OF questions. PEACE IN TIME OF WAR 

Mrs. Davis, who called attention to 

4:45 p. m.—Paul Coleman, Clerk. ***0n Sept 8, the Rev. Thomas Mc 

Franklin Institute, Dept. L-£6, Rochester, N.Y 

the names of the workers in the 

Fall moderated in a call at St. John, 

***Rev. E. L. McKnight writes: 

different missionary fields, then asked 

the ladies present to pray for the 

N. B., and the vote was unanimous for 

The Christian Nation keeps right up Rev. James McCune; he moderated in 

to the standird and is doing a good 

workers in whom they were most interested. 

The names of many of the 

a meeting at Barnesville, N. B., on 

work. Long m^y it continue. the evening of Sept. 9, and every vote 

noble band were presented at the 

was Mr. McCune. Almonte has also 

***This paper grateiuuy acknowledges 

the gift from D». S. A. S. Meth 

invoked on their work. 

Throne of Grace and God's blessing 

unanimously called Mr. McCune. 

eny of a share of stock in the Christian 

Nation Publishing Company. Seminary was opened on Tuesday evmembered 

by all, and the Great 

***The Session of the Theological Miss Mattie R. Wylie was re 

Heal 

ening, September 15,. with a lecture by er was besought to restore her to 

***Prof. F. A. Jurkat has ordered Professor Willson. His subject was health and strength again. 

copies of Vols. 1 and 2 ot Dr. R. J. "The Sabbath.'' The lecture will appear 

in our issue for Sept. 30. Mr. Don 

the home of Mrs. R. G. Young. 

The next meeting is to be held at 

• George's Lectures for use in the R. P. 

(General Synod) Seminary at Cedarville, 

Ohio. 


ald Bruce Martin, son of Rev. Dr. D 

C. Martin, entered as a student of tho 

first year. 

***0n Sabbath evening, August 30, 

Tke Reformed Presbyterian Churcli 

harine no publUhing house ofita own, iU 

membera are advUed to send their orders for 


' *' Where tired folks get rested, 


Booklet glaaiy bcut on request. 

The Attleboro Sanitarium, Attleboro, Mass. 

BECOME 

***Miss Grace Martin, of the Allegheny 

Congregation, who has been 

This last supper of Jesus with his 

WE have trained thou 

Continued from ipage 7. 

A NURSE 

visiting friends in the Sharon and Rev. J. M. Coleman at Bloomington, disciples was made the first Communion 

Supper. After Judas leaves, Jesus 

their own homes to 

sands of women in 

Morning Sun Congregations, has reIndianaturned home. 

Evolution True" Prof. J. Z. A. Mc-takes bread, and blesses it and breaks 

earn $10 to S25 a 

preached on the subject, "Is 

***Miss Lizzie Reid, of Sharon, 

Caughan writes that the audience was i|. ^nd gives it to the disciples, while 

week as nurses. Our 

who underwent an operation recently 

and who is still in the hospital at 

—a record unequaled 

the largest of the summer's union jjg g^yg_ "Take, eat: this is my body." 

graduates nu ruber 7,000 

services, and contained many of the rpj^g^ j^^ .(.^^j^g^ ^.j^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ 

State University people. Mr. Mc- thanks to God and gives it to the 

Burlington, Iowa, is getting along 


Caughan speaks very highly of the disciples, and they all drink of it, 

nicely and we hope for her speedy 

Send for **How I Became 

a Nurse**—248 

and complete recovery. 

sermon. 

while Jesus says, "This is my blood 

***Melville Harding, of the Mont of the new testament, which is shed 

pages with actual experiences. 

48 illus- 

•'•Missionaries Rev. R. E. Willson clair Congregation, on Monday night, for many." When we eat the broken 

and family, and Dr. J. M. Balph aud Sept. 14, met with an accident while bread at Jesus' table and drink the 

trated lesson pages/ree 

family,* who expected to sail very exercising in the Y. M. C. A. Gym. He wine, or grape juice, we are taking 

to inquirers. 

soon to the Mission field,will not be became unconscious from a fall but Jesus to be our very own. Then Jesus There CHILDRENn 

is a Chautauqua nurse in your vicinity. Ask her 

able to go at present on account ot soon recovered and was taken to his tells his disciples that this is his last about our training. Her address andthe above literature 

the European war. 

home, and physicians called. Appar- snipper with them.. "Verily I say un-wiently his only injury was the shock, to you, I will drink no more of the The Chautauqua School of Nursing 

be sent if you will enclose this advertisement. 

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***The twenty-first annual convention 

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from which he will in due course no fruit of the wine, until that day that 561 nain St. Thirteenth Year Jamestown, N, Y, 

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doubt recover, being young and I drink it new in the kingdom of God." Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup 

at Beaver Falls, Pa., College Hill s'^rong. 

Don t you think their hearts are sad 

Church, Rev. R. H. Martin, pastor, 

Will they ever forget this last supper CONTAINS NEITHER OPIUM OR MORPHINE OR THEIP 

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WARREN ALLOCKEOK, REINDEER 

HERDER. 


ward his master. 

With curses and menacing gestures 

the white men approached 

the brave Eskimo boy. He did 

not seem to notice them. Looking 

toward heaven, he was praying 

God that they might not be permitted 

to hurt him and that he 

might not be compelled to injure 

them. 

His prayer was answered. The 

men were hardly half way to him 

when one of them gave a warning 

shout to the other. Turning, both 

retreated rapidly. 

Allockeok looked to see what 

had happened. With a shout of 

joy, then he ran toward Evans 

and Northup, who had just come 

in sight on a little rise. From 

another rise they had seen all that 

happened. 

"That was .a grand shot, my 

boy," Evans exclaimed, patting 

the boy on the back. "You had 

your nerve." 

"To do my duty requires no— 

what you call it—nerve," the boy 

said, humbly. 

"They are truly bad men, 

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"Yes, indeed," said the superintendent. 

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is where the deer have been going. 

They have been selling meat, but 

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Herd. They did buy some, but 

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That night, Evans, sitting by 

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"Better yet; better yet,'' Evans 

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Today on the walls of Allockeok's 

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(Continued from page eight.) 

strengthen the feeble, comfort the 

weak and encourage one another. 

In the third place by the prayer 

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"I love it, I love It, 




at home and on a friendly footing 

with the family. Not a day passed 

but that his new master had 

some new tale to tell of his rare 

the hint of humor in his steel-gray 

eyes. After this he was trusted 

to the stable with the open doof 

and day after day, when squads 

of Yankee soldiery were so often 

in and out, he could be seen, slip. 

ping up the narrow passageway 

understanding and almost human 

intelligence. He learned quickly 

MBBBE 'TAINT SO. 

over a radius of twenty miles from the -duties of his harness, the daily 

routine of feeding and groom 

along the base of the hill, toward 

iBy Agnes Mcllroy. 

his native village, felt the need of 

It is sometimes the way when you're ^ ^^^^^ j^ ^^^ ^^jy j^^^ly^ ing, without the need of whip or the mulberry. There he was always 

found, patient and watch 

feeling all right, . • ,,,.,, • j u 

And the world seems pleasant and 

command. He understood also the 

Since Nashville was occupied by 

true. 

the enemy, that his handsome use of secluded roadways, the ful, when the master came at 

The gossips will hurry to cause you black riding horse, his wife's pony, shadow of trees or fences, and the dark. Sometimes the night was 

some trouble and a pair of white carriage noiseless step in avoiding the hostile 

bluecoat. His devotion to his bed and provender smuggled in, 

spent there with some straw for a 

By whispering a lew tnings to you. ^^^^^^ j^^ ^^^ jgj.j.y) ^^^^ ^^^ 

Ah me! 'tis a worrysome thing they ,, . , u * , «f 

, . , off, all in one day, as a booty of 

master was unusual, also his love Indeed, the horse was kept busy 

have heard, ' -^ 

for the children, showing a dispo 

to frolic and caper with knew they were on the hunt for 

eluding his enemies, as if he 

And it leaves a sharp sting as they war. Jerry, who was old and de-sitiogo, 

crepit, limped back home. Tom, them. He had .about him a certain 

manner of comradeship The crisis came one day, as 

him, and had sworn to have him. 

But try to lorget it as soon as you a splendid buggy horse, was nev- 

'^^^' 

er seen again; neither was the 

For mebbe the story ain't so. , ...u t. j „.>,„ which made him one of the family 

circle. He followed his mas 

master thoughtlessly barred the 

crises must come, when the kind 

spotted pony nor the handsome 

Don't lose faith in your Iriend be- black. 

ter wherever possible, and, stable door. Again the house and 

cause you have heard 

Another horse was at once an strange to relate, once in the sitting 

room, which was easy of ac 

grounds were blue with the enemy. 

"Stonewall is gone," he said 

There's His life room isn't for all it improvement, 

should be, I urgent necessity, but at that period 

of the war, finding a good 

haven't a doubt, 

in the conduct of both you and me. horse and keeping him was a two- cess, where he surveyed a startled with a gesture of despair, as he 

11 you want to pass judgment and fold proposition. One, however, family group with a sparkle of stood watching some soldiers at 

think you are right, was eventually heard from which fun in his gray eyes and a hint of the stable door with a bridle. "0 

U's better to go a bit slow, Qj.. B was fortunate enough humor that was unmistakable. John, how could you!" began his 

For if you're depending on what you 

to secure—a shapely, beautiful But strenuous war times soon wife. "Hush! Listen!" There were 

have heard. 

animal without a blemish. He was overtook him. He had been with sounds of active warfare at the 

It may be it isn't all so. 

young, kindly, and of rare intelli- his new master but a short time barn, blows and loud voices 

Oh don't pay attention to all that you gence. Indeed, some wonderful before the country was swarming and cursing and more blows. 

hear, 

tales were told of his unusual per- with bluecoats. Where to hide Then there was silence for a 

You'll never flnd joy if you do; ceptive powers. He was known him was the question. The green time, followed by a renewal 

Just keep straight ahead 11 your oon- u .^ ui j j d u i „- uplands of the pasture faced the of blows and curses and excited 

voices. It seemed hours to the 

. . , locally as a hot-blooded Rebel, or 

highway, and his gray coat could 

science is 'clear, 

-' 

And your heart to your Maker is more particularly, perhaps, for his be easily seen. Very suddenly anxious watchers before the beautiful 

true. 

gray was seen antipathy to the invader of his one day the tramp of an armed 

outside the' 

For alas! There is always a tongue to native soil. He snuffed the Yan-host could be heard in the distance 

toward Nashville, and soon ging, the oaths, and angry voices. 

stable door. And then the flog 

^^^^^^ 

kee, not the battle, from afar, 

Some unpleasant thing, don't you , , , . j _. 

though he had a supreme courage 

the glistening bayonet points Stonewall was stanaing at bay 

know, ^ I.- t. were shining like diamonds in the head up, a defiant gray ReL-cI before 

And if when you hear you're inclined i" occasions, as when his home thick dust of the pike. Dr. B 

the despoiler. A touch with 

to feel blue, 

was threatened; and while he re-was surprised at home, and too the bridle meant a nip from his 

Remember STONEWALL. 

that mebbe 'taint so. tained his gentle and sunshiny nature 

through some thrilling ex 

late to escape with his horse. shiny teeth; a motion toward him, 

periences, he had never known de- 

"Where shall I hide him" he asked 

his wife hurriedly. "Go to the an assault from his pawing fore 

a challenge of his heels; a blow, 

In these unreal days of wars fggt before the enemy. No blueand 

rumors of wars, a story of the coat, it was said, was ever able to mulberry tree," she whispered. feet. His muscles were coiled wire 

sixties may seem out of place, but mount or capture him. He had 

Stonewall deserved to five in earned his illustrious name from The old mulberry, which was springs, resenting with a high, 

story and rhyme along with his fif-that same immovable stand he had thickly screened by a wild grape cool courage the touch of an alien 

ty years of gentle and joyous mem- held against the enemy. And yet vine, stood within a friendly hand. Recourse was had to a 

ory. He was what is so often said he was not a war horse, far from sweep of the ground southward, rope, and he was finally lassoed 

of his kind, a "noble piece of it, but was preferably a lover of and could be reached by a circuitous 

and forced inch by inch with 

horseflesh." He might also have peace and home and little chilbeen 

route up a worn water 

many blows and many stripes to 

of noble lineage, as horse- dren. Stonewall was ever on the way, and diagonally across the the outer gate. "Good-by, Stonewall, 

flesh goes (and it goes far), but alert, the doctor told his wife; and rear of the pasture. Thither Stonewall 

was led and tied with a hal 

little was known of his pedigree. '^ the stable door were left open, 

old boy," said the master. 

But the end was not yet. Stonewall 

was contesting every inch of 

It was Stonewall himself who won he was told, the horse would do ter. A few days afterwards, and 

honorable mention with the local his own hiding when Yankees again without warning, the Union 

and loyal adherents of the South- were about, "which, of course," soldiers were crowding the house, 

ern Confederacy; for he was truly said the wife, "can't be true." grounds, and barn lot. After a 

ground over a by-path of several 

hundred yards to the village store, 

and there, according to the neighbors, 

was the battle royal. The 

a Rebel horse of Tennessee fame, He was brought home, and he rather hasty departure, the master 

and, very happily for him, wore was a beautiful dapple gray— could find no trace of Stonewall, effort was made to place on his 

a gray coat. His story is short, graceful of motion, with a dis-whonly an incident of those turbulent tinctive carriage of the head and with the door open. "Look under cies of steel shook off the offend' 

had been left in his stable back a saddle, and again the mufr 

jjays. 

kindly steel-gray eyes, that seem- the mulberry tree," advised his ing touch. The sounds of blows 

Dr_ B ,—who served his ed to carry a smile for his new-wifecommunity and also the soldiers found friends. He was at once found, with a sparkle of fun and (Continued on page And there Stonewal was and cursing could be heard froir 

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A FAMILV PAPER. 


John VV. Pritchard. Editor. 

Judge William Strong, of the United States 

Supreme Court, mention of whom is made 

in the opening lecture of the Seminary Session, 

was the third President of the National 

Reform Association. He was born in Connecticut. 

He practiced law in Reading, Pa., 

and then removed to Philadelphia. He became 

a Judge of the State Supreme Court, 

and then in 1870 was appointed by President 

Grant a Justice of the United States Supreme 

Court, retiring in 1880. 

THE POTTER'S FIELD. 

Have you seen the potter's field 

It is 

just beyond the house of the potter anu is 

covered with the imperfect vessels which he 

has thrown away. Every one of these fragments 

means a lack in the clay, or in the 

skill of the potter. It is a record of failure. 

Each one of these seemed at one time to 

have the possibility of being a vessel meet 

for the master's use. Now it is only remse. 

When Judas sold his Master and saw him 

led away to suffer, he understood Jesus as 

he had not done. A moment before the 30 silver 

pieces had meant something to him. Now 

they seemed to burn him through his pocket. 

Haggard and breathless he rushed into the 

meeting of the priests and flung the money 

at their feet. We shall not follow Judas into 

the night. We shall not stay with the priests. 

Butit is worth while watching the thirty 

pieces of silver. What shall become of them 

They were the price of a human life. The 

priests are scrupulous men and recognize 

that. Therefore this money can not go back 

into the treasury of the church. Finally they 

decided to buy with them the potter's field. 

It had been a monument of human failure. 

But nowit is bought with the Savior's blood. 

It belongs to him. Jeremiah says: "When the 

vessel that he made of the clay was marred 

in the hand of the potter, he made it again 

another vessel." That is what the Lord does 

with the failures of the potter's field. He 

takes up the refuse and grinds it agam so 

that he may make what shall be fit for the 

Master's use. Man's refuse is God's material 

for a transfigured use. He chooses just such 

material to show his power. Are you a 

failure Let him mold you on his wheel. 

We take the following from the Christian 

Instructor of September 15: 

THE REFERENDUM. 

"In a few weeks many of the Presbyteries 

will be taking action on the matters submitted 

by the late General Assembly. It is fitting 

tlierefore, that the questions proposed 

be laid clearly before the Church for their 

more careful consideration. The action under 

consideration was as follows: 

'With respect to tiie memorial Irom the General 

Assembly ol the PresbyLerian Cnurcn, U. S. A., 

concerning a plan ol Union comprehending all 

the Churches ol the Relormed and Presb-yterian 

bodies, your committee would submit the lollowing: 

' 'Whereas, the General Assembly ol the. Presbyterian 

Church in the U. S. A., has submitted to 

the present General Assembly a proposal concerning 

a plan ol union comprehending all the 

Churches ol the Presbyterian and Relormed 

household in America; and 

"Whereas,, the United Presbyterian Church 

has gone the length ol negotiating a Basis ol 

Union with the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. 

and has in the past affirmed its desire lor union 

with sister Churches on any grounds that will be 

mutually satislactory; and 

^' Whereas, manifestly ithe /time has arrived 

when there should be a decisive expression from 

the Church as to the wisdom of proceeding to 

negotiate further in reference to organic union 

with Churches affiliating with us in Presbyterian 

faith and order; therelore resolved: 

'1. That the following questions as provided 

or in Section 79 of the Book of Government and 

Worship be and hereby are sent down to the 

Presbyteries, with instructions that they vote on 

each only af;.er the most careful deliberation, and 

that they report the vote to the next Assembly. 

' (a) Isit desired that the General Assembly 

ol 1915 instruct a committee on Union to negotiate 

and submit to a subsequent General Assembly 

a Basis ol Union with the Churches of the 

Presbyterian and Reformed family 

' (b) Shall the United Presbyterian Church 

continue its separate and independent existence 

on the basis of its accepted faith and usages 

' 2. That in addition to the vote ol Presbyteries 

sessions throughout the Church be instructed 

to poll the members ol each session on the foregoing 

questions in the same way and report the 

YEAS and NAYS, through their respective Presbyteries, 

to the next Assembly.' 

"We could wish that the brethren of the 

Church had been satisfied to decline any 

present consideration of this question of a 

general union with all the Presbyterian and 

Reformed Churches, that we might give ourselves 

without distraction to the great work 

which has been laid upon us. We know as 

well today .as we shall know after years of 

negotiation with other denominations the 

kind of basis of union that will result from 

such proposed efforts. There is no more conservative 

body among all that group of denominations 

than the Presbyterian Church 

in the U. S., commonly known as the Southern 

Presbyterian Church. We know from recent 

efforts what union with that denomination 

would involve." 

This item is in the same issue in the Church 

News: 

A VOTE ON THE REFERENDUM. 

At a meeting of Garnett Presbytery at Olathe, 

Kansas, September 9th, the proposition to appoint 

a committee on union was voted down unanimously. 

Presbytery also voted unanimously In 

favor of m-'intaining a separate existence. This 

was probably the flrstvote on these questions, 

HOSTILITY TO THE LORD CHRIST. 

The same paper, the Pittsburg Despatch, 

of Monday, September 21, contained the following, 

one from a Rabbi and the other from 

a Unitarian, on the religion of Christ and the 

War. The article we quoted September 9, 

from the S. S. Times, shows what nas failed, 

not Christianity, but Christ-less living. What 

common ground have Christians with men 

like these for Peace Unions in their misconceptions 

of the evil and the remedy 

PHILADEPHIA, Sept. 20.—-Christianity has 

had unbounded sway some 1,500 years to establish 

peace on earth and good will among men. What 

a failureit has made ol it." In a bitter arraignment 

ol the rulers ol the Christian nations ol 

Europe lor the present war,, Rabbi Joseph Krauskopl 

in a sermon tonight used these words to attack 

what he termed the lailure ol the Christian 

doctrine of peace on earth. 

Rabbi Krauskopl recently returned Irom a tour 

ol the world. In his sermon tonight he relerred 

sarcastically to a visit he paid to the Peace Palace 

at The Hague three weeks ago. "Net a century 

in all the 19 that have passed since the 

birth ol Christ, but Christian waged war against 

Christian." Rabbi Krauskopf s.a.id: "This very 

day the head of the Greek Catholic Church is engaged 

in the destruction of one of the heads of 

the Roman Catholic Church, and the head of the 

Anglican against the head of the Lutheran. 

"What a spectacle to see the followers of these 

different Christian denominations gathering in 

th ir respective churches and praying to the 

Prince ol Peace to grant victory to the murderous 

arms ol each." 

"Men are solemnly asking, in relerence to eigbt 

avowed nations tearing at each other's throat: 

'11 that is all Christiaanity can do, what is its 

good' " declared Rev. Charles E. Snyder in hid 

sermon at the Northside Unitarian church last 

night, on "Hell Broke Loose in Europe." 

"After years of practice of orthodox Christianity 

and billions of dollars spent upon churches and 

missions, we are confronted with this remarkable 

spectacle; eight of the world's leading 

national exponents of that faith engaged in the 

most terrible war ol all times,." he continui-d. 

"Someone Is to blame. The theology ol the orthodox 

Christian Church is that ol the ancient martial 

civilization;it teaches that tlood is necessary 

in its doctrine ol tne atonement; it represents 

God as a great emperor; it scares folks from 

thinking Ireely with its threat of he'l, and it 

pounds into them the theory that salvation depends 

entirely on their believing just what the 

priests and preachers teach them. And so we 

have today hell in reality broke loose right on 

the face of the earth, in Europe." 

Dr. Snyder concluded by asking his congregationif 

America were free of the same danp'ers 

that have thrown Europe into a real, fiery hell,

TKE SABBATH. 

By Prof. D. B. Willson. 

Gentlemen of the Theological class: — 

We greet you to-night at your appearing to 

take up the studies of the session of 1914-1915. 

You have made a good choice for your life work. 

The nations of Europe are battling to-day to 

decide whose will shall prevail, what nation shall 

be paramount. We have peace in our land, and 

plenty; and for these blessings gratitude is due 

t(fôd. His will should be recognized by this nation, 

and in all lands his law should prevail. 

Then there will be peace, for not unto any man 

or unto any nation, tut unto him are we taught 

to pray, Tny will be done in earth. 

i p.iî.o..e iiiib e,e.iiiig 1.0 uisûss one of his 

coii.iu..uas, tne law ol \.ue babuain, a l



all these commands,, the Sabbath law is found, 

being intimately related to both parts. The Sabtuth 

is God's institution, aud the Sabbath was 

made ior man. 

Ah, it is said, do you not know that the contents 

of Genesis, second chapter, relating to the Sabbath 

are proleptic, that is, are inserted in advance.. 

with reference to the following Sinaitic law; and 

tbat the Sabbath law is Jewish, and was done 

away at the coming of Christ, and that the New 

Testament day has the church, but not divine 

authority back of it No, I do not know that 

tbe Decalogue Is only for the Jews. This Mosaic 

law—the moral law—is fundamental in legisla- 

•* tlon and bears on all people, and far from being 

Bolely Jewish., human society is impossible without 

respect to it in part, else there is chaos. 

"The Laws of the Decalogue are the fundamental 

principles of society and government. They are 

co-operant units like the links of a chain and 

the breaking ol one is a violation of all." (George 

Guirey.) 

Ah, but do you not know that present day scholarship 

does away with all these records as of old, 

and postpones their appearance to later times, 

and thus nothing can be built upon this legendary 

matter of later Judaism, to bind all men in 

all times Evolution must be taken into account, 

and all this voice of authority from early ages can 

gain no hearing now. 

Yes, I hear your words,, hut I know that the 

same Lord who quelled the storm on Galilee, 

who raised Lazarus from the dead, who foretold 

the manner and circumstances of his own death. 

and also that he would rise on the first day ol 

tbe week, referred to these early records, both in 

the firstand second chapters of Genesis, asking 

the Pharisees: "Have ye not read, that he which 

made them at the beginning made them male and 

female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave 

father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, 

and they twain shall be one fiesh." Between 

the two portions of this record thus brought forward 

to determine the law of marriage., comes 

the portion I hlave quoted, referring to God's appointment 

of the Sabbath. They then who cavil 

at the words ot Christ and all word of authority 

may fina themselves impelled on and on, as the 

youn rabbi at Scranton was last winter, who, 

abandoning the subject in hand in his zeal 

against religion, inveighed on a Sabbath evening 

not only against the Messiah but the Torah and 

the other books as well, and thus severed his relation 

with the synagogue of his people. 

Yes, the Sabbath,, as Marriage, is a primal institution 

of the human race, concerned with God's 

glory, and fundamental to the welfare of the race. 

The law is written in the Bible, and in the constitution 

cf man. 

The change of day owing to the resurrection of 

Christ in no wiy lessens the obligation. Rev. 

George Guirey says: "The law of the Sabbath is 

one from Genesis to Revelation," The facts of 

the change appear. We have first,the resurrection 

of Christ; second, Christ's appearance again on 

the firstday of the week; third, the day of Pente- 

«ost; fourth, the first day service at Troas; 

fifth, the first day servi'ê at Corinth; sixth, the 

Lord's day of Revelation, first chapter. Thus 

'be first day of the week became established as 

the day of rest, the Sabbath, being the day ol 

Worship; in its period, the memorial of creation, 

the rest of God; In the day,, the first day ol the 

êpk. the mf^morial of the resurrection. Thos« 

Christian socialists, who to suit a'ltnen press Ior 

one day in seven" for the laboring man, and not 

'or the flrst day of the week, the Christian Sal'- 

hath, for him, are off the foundation. They may 

lose all. The security for the day as a day ol 

rest for the laborer is largely based on the appreciation 

of it as a day of worship. The toilers 

themselves know best of all what benefit this 

moral law is. John Henderson of Scjtland ot 

fered prizes,, towards the close of 1847, to this 

ci-ass for essays on The Temporal Advantages ol 

the Sabbath to the Laboring Classes, because the 

Su.bbath railway facilities had been pressed as 

for their benefit. In three month;- l,o4.. essays 

were received. Prince Albert added to the prizes. 

In 1S52 it was published that i:ij').7rii) copies of 

the essays had been circulated. 

The law of the Sabbath is that labor shall 

cease. This command, as we have said, ie given 

to each one, to ii.e nead ot tne family,, to lne einp.oyer 

ol men, to the civil ruler in his control ol 

all in his jarisdictlon. Christ by his conduct and 

words brought out the Sabbath law in its definiteness, 

treed from the additions ol Jewish teachers, 

thus making it plain to those who wanted light. 

Ttere was on his part no abrogation ol ihe law. 

'Ibis is the obligation of the law, Thou sbaU not 

1: bor. 

'ihis freedom from labor opens up the way for 

those who fear God, to employ the day for his 

worship, his special service. Families gather 

together, societies are made up, congregations 

are formed, religion flourishes. Within the circles 

are nourished the characters that bless the 

world, that promote peace and good-will In the 

earth. The church Is the salt ol the earth; it Is 

the light of the world. 

What of the great multitude that do not use 

the day for worship, that have no mind to do so, 

and to whom therefore It will be a day as other 

days, for labor and for self Are they free to 

follow their own will Do they involve thexselves 

alone In any disregard of the law Let 

us Jcok at this In the light of other laws ol tne 

same group. Does the violation of the sixth com. 

mandment with Impunity involve only the actual 

transgressor By no means, "Blood,, it defieth 

the land." Does steal'u; with imi'unity i'lvolve 

cnly the thief In all cases of laws violated with 

Impunity, the burden of guilt heaps up on the 

community itself. The commands come to all, 

and this Fourth command as well—not for enforced 

worship, but for outward respec* lo the 

law, in rest from labor and in good behavor 

The State Is under the Decalogue. The Government 

of a people, as well as the people, themselves 

may be Immoral. It may be Idolatrous. II 

may rob. It may be unmerciful. U may Ignore 

the law of the Sabbath. The Interchange of 

notes between the Powers of Europe, before the 

present war began in all Its breadth, as exhibited 

in the Blue Book ol England of August 6th, and 

the White Book of Germany, exhibits charges on 

either side., measured by this great law, showing 

that there is a Higher Law than their will. Therein 

"Each nation's ground for fighting with a clear 

conscience are stated." (The World, August 18.) 

The nations are calling one another to account. 

God calls them to account. 

I quote some weighty testimonies as to the Importance 

of these matters. Earl Russell said: 

"There is no necessity, in the nature of things, 

that nations should die. History points to no 

people wh'ch, while strong in faith. In reverence, 

in truthfulness, in chastity, in frugality., in the 

virtues of the temple and of the health, has sunk 

into atrophy and decline. We may decide,, therefore, 

that so long as moral energy falls not, the 

life of the nation will not fail. Dr. Schaff has 

said: "Take away the Sabbath and you destroy 

the most humane and most democratic institution 

which In every respect was made for man, 

but more particularly for the man of labor and 

toil., of poverty and sorrow. Take away the Sabbath, 

and yo« destroy a mighty conservative 

force, and dry up a fountain from which the 

family, the Church, and the Sate receive constant 

nourishment and support." (Princeton 

Review vol. XXXV.) Blackstone said: "A corruption 

of morals usually follows a profanation of 

the Sabbath." Justice McLean of the Supreme 

Court said "Where there is no ChrisLian Sabbath, 

there is no Christian morality; and without this, 

free institutions cannot long be sustained." 

Gladstone said: "The religious observance ot 

Sunday is a main prop of the religious character 

of the country. From a moral, social and physical 

point of view, the observance of Sunday is 

a duty of absolute consequence." 

These testimonies are easily multiplied from 

the great teachers and statesmen of the world. 

The Sabbath Is wounded in these days, and its 

maintenance in the State is handicapped by the 

treatment of It by Christian people. Consider 

our excellent President. What noble views are 

these uttered by him In Philadelphia on the 

Fourth July, this summer: 

"I am sometimes very much interested in seeing 

gentlemen supposing that popularity is the 

way to success in America. The way to success 

In America is to show you are not afraid of anybody 

except God and His judgments. If I did 

not believe that, I would not believe in democracy 

It I did not believe that, I would not believe 

people could govern themselves; if I did 

not believe that the moral judgement would be 

the last and final judgment in the minds of 

men as well as at the tribunal of God, I coud 

not believe in popular government, but I do believe 

these things, and therefore I earnestly believe 

in the democracy, not only of America, but 

in the power of any awakened people to govern 

and control its own affairs." 

After his election In 1912, he visited his birthplace 

at Staunton, Virginia, at the close of December, 

and left there on the Sabbath morning after 

his Saturday reception, and travelled to Princeton, 

New Jersey, reaching there in the evening. 

Since his term of office began, he left Philadelphia 

after the public ceremonies there on a 

Saturday, and travelled all day Sabbath to Macon, 

Georgia,, for the Commercial Exposition on 

Monday. The Secretary of State In 1912 attended 

the Chicago Republican Convention as a reporter, 

and left at Its close on Saturday night, and 

journeyed through the Sabbath to Baltimore to 

the Democratic Convention of Monday. I Instance 

these cases as showing how men prominent 

in the church and State regard Sabbath 

travel. What is needed is an arrest of thought. 

Again, the country has spread before it throu.gh 

these years the progress of evangelism on a d"- 

fined plan. The forerunners see to the districting 

of the city for prayer meetings. Homes ar.« 

opened up In advance, and there are many praying 

circles before the evangelist comes. The support 

he asked besides is the closing ol the city 

churches on Sabbath morning. For example, 

this city was districted, its suburbs and adjacent 

boroughs, and by sections the churches were 

closed on Sabbath mornings, tickets for seats 

being provided for the people. Thus multitudes 

from a distance made their way to service. The 

cars were most of all weighted down on the Sabbath 

day. Of course, the prayer meetings were 

to revive religion, to create an interest in the 

coming work,, and to pray for the divine blessing 

on it, not to fill the temporary structure. 

There Is the problem of Sabbath travel, though, 

In these days of federating, more and more the 

direction seems to be In the way of massive 

bul'dings, united churches,, cathedral services. Is 

there need of this to promote religion Christ

says, "Where two or three are gathered together 

iu my name., there am I ia tne midst ol luem." 

Wiiue tntse woids in lueir coanecuon leier to 

charvh adipini..tiation, jet they aie tiue of conceried 

piajer, oi social woisaip, ol small congregations. 

But no sc iples as to any Sabbath journey ever 

perplex some protesting Christians. They take 

the day lor "recreation ' ty train, or car, or machine, 

and so they use it, mingling service and 

"recreation." An Easicrn Penns}Ivania rector, 

this last summer, in guiding his fiock, went on 

the well-equipped play grounds and led the wav 

in Sabbath sport. Those who commented on his 

course received this answer: 

"I have told such ol my people as I deal with 

in these months, told them plainy, and told them 

frankly, that il they will say their prayers with 

the clergy at one hour ol the Lord's day, the 

clergy are perfectly willing to play base-tail with 

them at another hour ol the same day, which is 

their day of rest, which rest is recreation; -that 

il they will comply witn t..e requirements ol the 

Churcn and observe Sunday fiist of a.l as a day 

of prayer, they may have the rest of it as a day 

ol play, and that il they have stopped their work 

in order to worship., tney miy "walk abroad and 

recreate themselves. 11 this be treason, either 

to the Church or to the day, let those who wish 

to do so make the most ol it." 

This is the course ol others also ol the clergy. 

The London Times had this item last summer in 

the Home News: 'The proposal to allow Sunday 

goU on the municipal course at Hainault Forest 

was deleated at Tuesday's meeting ol the London 

County Council. In the course ol the discussion 

the Rev. S.ewart Headlam asked what harm was 

done to God or man by taking a few balls out 

and knocking them about while on a Sunday 

mcming walk. By creating artificial sins they 

blurred-the colors ol good and evil." 

This Is nothing new. Back in 1618, James I ol 

England issued The Declaration lor Sp'^rts on tbe 

Lord's d'y. Morton, the Bishop ol Durnam, had a 

considerable stare in its preparation, and his biographer 

taKes up the task ol excusing him. The 

Declaration was to te read from every parish pulpit. 

Laud was raised ty C-ârles I to the Primacy, 

August 16, 1633, and that Fall the Second Declartion 

of Sports appeared. About SOO of the parish 

clergy refused to read it, and suffered for this. 

But they had acted as faithful Churchmen. For 

In 1551 when the Book of Common Prayer was 

confirmed by Parliament, the commandments 

were added to the Liturgy, the Fourth, as well 

as the others, succeeded by the prayer,. "Lord, 

have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to 

keep this law." Dr. Twisse was among the early 

protestors in the time of James, and in his treatise. 

The Morality of the Fourth Ccmmandment, 

defending his views, he says, they are "the doctrines 

of Dr. Andrewes, afterwards bishop of 

Winchester; I could show them to be the doctrines 

of many otêr worthy prelates that have 

heen of tîs kingdom, and it may be, that if the 

votes ol the bishops of this kingdom were taken, 

the major part would concur with us, as touching 

the drctrine cl the Sabbath, rather than against 

us." If so urder tyranny of the Stuart k'nsrs, 

r"ore so now shruld we reckon the English 

C'nirch and the Amerl-an C'aurch opposed to Sabbath 

snort. 

Is pII this ccncprn for Vê observance of tê 

F'^'irfh CpTvmpTiîriprit by Church and State an 

ldi° m-it^tpr V^f look pea'^ at t^p Deofllciip, 

ard rpnd f-e s'xtb crmmnd. and the seventh 

command, the eighth command, the ninth comlUE 

CHRISTIAN XATION. 

mand, the tenth command., and then consider the 

priae and opiiiession in the earth, the lust and 

the revenge, ail so patent now. Does God look on 

with no concern It may not in modern times le 

poinied out to a nation under trial why it suffers, 

as clearly as it was to our beloved country in 

ISlll-lSCo. Mr. Lincoln's Second Inaugural acknowledged 

the justice of God in that terrible 

war on account cf cppression. Tolerated offences 

against the law ol God-bring national judgments. 

The book of Joshua in the 20th verse cl the 22nd 

chapter has this question; "Did not Achan the 

son ol Z.rah cjmmit a trespass in tne accursed 

thing and wrath lell on all the congregation or 

Israel and that man perished not alone in his 

iniquity" Achan's thelt at Jericho brought defeat 

to Israel. 

Are there any judgments indicated for violation 

of the law of the Sabbath Should we herein 

be "afraid" of God and His judgments . 

In the seventeenth chapter of Jeremiah we 

read: "Thus said the Lord unto me: Go and stand 

in the gate of the children of the people, whereby 

che kings ol Judah come in, and by the which 

they go out,, and in all the gates ol Jerusalem; 

and say unto them. Hear ye the word ol the Lord, 

ye kings ol Judah, and all Judah, and aU 

the inhabitants ol Jerusaleili, that enter in 

by these gates: Thus saith the Lord: Take 

heed to yourselves and bear no burden on 

the Sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates 

ol Jerusalem: neither, carry lorth a burden 

out ol your houses on the Sabbath day, neither 

do ye any work,, but hallow ye the Sabbath day, 

as I commanded your lathers. But they obeyed 

not, neither inclined their ear, but made theii' 

neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive 

instruction. And it shall come to pass, il ye diligently 

hearken unto me, saith the Lord,, to bring 

in no burden through the gates of this city on 

the Sabbath day, but hallov/ the Sabbath day, to 

do no work therein; then there shall enter into 

the gates of this city kings and princes sitting 

upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and 

on horses, they and their princes, the men of 

Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and 

this city shall remain for ever, and they shall 

come from the cities of Judah, and from 

the places about Jerusalem, and from the 

land of Benjamia,. and • from the plain, and from 

the mountains, and from the South, bringing 

burnt-offerings and , Incense, and bringing sacrifices 

of praise, unto the house ol the Lord. But 

if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the Sabbath 

day,, and not to bear a burden, even entering 

in at the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day; 

then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and 

it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it 

shall not be quenched." They did not hearken, 

and so Jerusalem was taken and burned with fire. ' 

The people were led into captivity as w* read In 

2 Chronicles, the last chapter, "To fulfil the word 

of the Lprd by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the 

land had enjoyed her Sabbaths: lor as long as 

she lay desolate she kept Sab'cath, to fulfill threescore 

and ten years." After their return, the 

same evil returned, and the governor, Nehemiah, 

was afraid of judgment, a,nd we read in the 13th 

chapter cf the book: "In those days saw I in Judah 

some treading wine presses on the Sabbath, and 

bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also 

wine, prapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, 

wbic>i they b-ought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath 

day: and I tpstiêd against them in the day 

whprpin f-ey sold victuals. Thpre dwelt men o* 

Tvre also therein whichi brought fl'sh and all manner 

of,ware,, and sold on the Sabbath unto the 

Vol. 61. 

children of Judah and in Jerusalem. Then I con. 

tended with the nobles of Judah and said unio 

them, \\hat evil thing is this that ye do. and 

prolane tne Sabbath Oay Lid not your fc'tneis 

thus, aud did not our God bring all tms eui upon 

us, and upon tnis city Yet ye brmg more VM-dih 

upon Israel by profaning the Sabbath." Aehemlah 

put a Slop to mis trauic and prayed: "Kemeinber 

me, O my God., concerning tnis also, and spare 

me according to the greatness of thy mercy.' 

Natives and loreigners were engaged in this violation 

of the Fourth Commandment, which forbade 

this Sabbath work. 

There are many explanations ol this present 

world-wide war. Each people has the causes so 

listed before them, it seems, that they wage war 

with a "clear conscience." Can any learer ot 

God omit from the indictment the violation ol this 

law we have been considering The Continental 

Sunday has been the dread ol evangelical Christians 

in Britain., in Canada, and in the United 

States. Back in iCOS, when John Robinson and 

his company reached'Low Countries from England, 

they met this trial; and among the reasoas 

assigned lor quitting and migrating to America 

was this one, that the Lord's day was not kept! 

In 1619.. he noted that tne diffeieace was "not in 

judgment, but in practice." How this difference 

has widened! But the open door has brought into 

this land multitudes who have set themselves 

to undermine the Sabbath laws, to make it a day 

of traffic and ol sport. Why should evangehcal 

Christians dread this use of the day, unless they 

class the Continental Sunday with the other 

grounds of God's controversy with the States o( 

Europe What a train of evils accompany it! 

What greater blessing could we seek for Eurore 

now, than that peace may come, not a cessation 

of hostilities to return to their former ways, but 

to betake themselves to God, in repentance for 

sins Not the least of these is robbing the poor 

of their day of rest,, and turning aside a large part 

of that day which God commanded to be kept 

holy. Neither side in this awful conflict is guiltless, 

and Gcd is a righteous Judge. 

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that unless we are prompted we forget we are to 

watch because Satan is always reaUy to caicn us 


unawares. We are to watch because the trust 

Lesoon ul. 

^^''"^''' ^'' ^'>'^^- that has been committed to us in the care ol oui 


own soul and in the care oi the souls ol other and 

LN THiii GARDEN OF GETJrlbiiMANE the honor o£ God is so great. 

Golden Text.—Watch and pray, that ye enter Christ asked a great thing ol his Father here. 

not mto temptation. Matt. 26:41. 

He asked in laith not because he thought ol it as 

Lesson Te.i.-14:32-42 (cl. Luke 22:39-46). being a reasonable thing that he was asking but 

Time.-Apnl A. D. 30. Place, Gethsemane. 

because he could say in perlect laith, "all things 

Sui.able Psalms.-130., C9, 88, 22. 

are possible unto thee." 

Exposition.—Notice first Christ's steadJastneas 

To me the central thought ol the passage and 

of purpose. Aithough he knew what was before one ol the greatest sayings in the whole Bible is 

him when he started he did not turn back or seek the words, "nevertheless, not what I will, but what 

•,any other way to accomplish what he had to do thou wilt." 

in the world. He lollowed the way that he saw before 

him altnough it led to death. How many of recognize all these things to be true and that it 

The "nevertheless" -means that although we both 

usit we knew what was before us would always go is to be lully as hard as we had leared and it 

ahead as steadily as Christ did One ol the hardest 

blows that he received was when Judas, his nevertheless, in the lace ol all that, I can say, 

will be as unbearable as it had seemed to be, 

own disciple, betrayed him there in the garden "not my will but thine be done." 

with a kiss. And Jesus knowing that it would So many times we go through things by not 

come went ahead to that place trying to prepare looking at them. We are alraid to know what is 

himself. 

The next thing to notice is that Christ, as a 

so we go into it blindly. Christ looked clear to 

the end although it made him tremble and shrink 

great leader always does, took the lead in that he was able to say, "nevertheless I am willing 

struggle there in the garden. He had his friends to go." 

with him for he needed their help but he went on When it means that we have counted all the 

ahead and alone to meet the enemy and lelt his cost and are still willing to go then it has a far 

friends to watch and pray. It is as though they different meaning to say, "nevertheless I am willing 

were a regiment taken along lor support to be 

to go—to China, or Syira, or to the semin 

called up in case of need. It was the moral supary. 

Nevertheless I am willing to live a true 

port of their presence that he needed. Christ 

never sends his soldiers into places where he will 

not go. You read of generals ordering battles by 

telephone from several miles away. It was never 

that way with Jesus. He led the way into the 

darkness ot the garden. He was the leader who 

gave his life in the fight and we can do no less 

than follow. He has a right to ask of us what he 

gives himself. 

You read in the papers these days how the 

Kaiser sends so many men into this place to die 

and so many into another place to die and that 

he is willing to give a hundred thousand men to 

take a fort and so on, Christ does not purchase 

his victories at the price of the lives of his followers. 

He won his vtciory himself at the price 

of his own life and lets us suffer with him that 

we may be also glorified together. 

Notice next that Christ resorted to prayer at 

the crisis of his life as he had done in all other 

times of trouble. Although he seemed to be farther 

and farther Irom victory ne never lost his faith 

in prayer. There are many ol us who could learn 

our lesson Irom that, lor so many times we are 

tempted to lose our laith when the answer does 

not come at once or does not come as we expected. 

Notice next that he took his closest Iriends 

with him when he went out into the night to 

meet his great trial. Too many times we do not 

use the comfort and strength that is to be lound 

in our friends. We do not expect enough from 

tiem along that line. They are willing to give 

more than we ask. We ought to let our friends 

mean more to us—but do not make slaves of 

them. 

Notice next that Christ, and many another 

great man in the world has been bowed the same 

"ay, was burdened by the struggle that he saw 

'''ead. So many times we heat advice and per- 

'"'P'' give advice to others to take things more 

easilv. Great resoonsibility is a burden that c^n 

Dot be tome eas-'ly. 

So many times through the Bible we are admonis^-ed 

to watch. We are to watch because of 

"T own weakness. We are naturally so neglectful 

Christian lile." Can you say, "Nevertheless" 

This is true consecration and I think that we olten 

misunderstand. 

Consecration is not deciding to be a Christian 

or to be a better Christian. It is not deciding to 

be a foreign missionary. It is not to give the 

tenth for the Pharisees did that. You might give 

all your goods to feed the poor and give your 

body to be burned and get no profit. The young 

man asked Christ what good thing he could do to 

inherit eternal life. Christ virtuality said to 

him. "You can not do anything good enough to 

inherit eternal lile. "R'hat you must do is to give 

up every thuig in your lile that holdsl you to the 

world, every thing that leans toward sell, and come 

and follow me. Make my way your way." It means 

to count the cost and then to be able to say, 

"Xevertheless, not my will but thine be done." It 

means that you will no longer have a will ol your 

own but that Christ's will be yours. 

The reason it is so hard lor us to followChrist 

in every thing and that we have so many hardship 

and disappointments is because we still have 

a will ol our own and to follow Christ we are constantly 

giving up what we want to do and following 

Christ's way. We are going where we do not 

want to go and doing what we do not want to do. 

Now consecration is to be so much in Christ that 

there will never be any change like that or any 

giving up ol what we want lor we will always be 

going where Christ wants and doing what he 

wants. 

The question ol consecration would have to 

be met in the foreign fieldjust the same as at 

home unless you had met it before you went. Consecration 

is a condition within, it is not a decision 

or a change ol direction. Decisions and charges 

ol direction will be likely to lollov/, but the perfect 

peace comes as soon as perlect submission 

is reached. 

Christ lound those sleeping upon whom he had 

depended for support. How often it Is true that 

he finds us sleeping. How it must hurt the 

Master to see his people sleeping, for he wants 

them to be living examples of himseli to the 

world. 

How olten we sleep while the Son ol Man Is 

betrayed. How many times he has lelt us with 

responsible places and we have slept while the 

enemy has come and taken away our trust. How 

olten the Lord has given us souls to watch and 

care for and we have slept waile the evil one 

has come and stolen them away. -How olten we 

have been left with the care of our onw souls and 

we have slept while we have drilled away into 

sin. In that way the LCrd has been betrayed, lor 

we stand as representatives of him belore the 

world. 

What happens over there in Europe now when 

a soldier is lound asleep at his post He is shot. 

It is just as terrible and more terrible for a soldier 

of Christ to be lound asleep at his post. And 

how many ol us are sleeping away while the 

enemy is doing his deadly work. 

The golden text teaches the danger that we are 

in constantly lor Satan is about us constantly 

with his temptations and we are so weak to meet 

them. You can be sure that the armies that are 

fighting these days are watching and they are 

praying too 11 the reports are true. How much 

more important is the fightagainst sin and how 

much more careluUy we ought to watch and pray 

lest the evil one catch us and get the advantage, 

He takes captives by the thousands and he drives 

men to their death. 

Lesson III. October 18, 1914. 



IN THE GARDEN OP GETHSEMANE. 

Mark 14:32-42. 

George, can you remember the saddest, hardest 

time in all your lile, when everything in the 

world seemed to go wrong, and you just knew 

that no one loved you Today's lesson is about 

one ol the darkest, saddest hours in Jesus' lile. 

On the table pile up the sand lor the Mount ol 

Olives. Here is the Valley ol Kedron, and on the 

hill on the other side, is Jerusalem. Make the 

wall ol the city with these stones. These boxes 

are the houses, these sticks the people of the city. 

This time of the year there is a great deal ol 

water in the valley. How will folks cross, Buster 

"Make a bridge." Lay this board across 

the water resting on stones on either side. On 

the slope ol Olivet, not very far from the bridge, is 

the Garden of Gethsemane. In the Garden are 

fruit trees and sweet smelling "shrubs. Stand 

these leafy twigs in the sand for them. There Is 

dense shade and ail so quiet. Pile these stones 

around for the wall. 

It is midnight. Lights carried by the people 

hurrying to their homes, flickerhere and there 

in the city. Jesus and his disciples sing, then 

leave this house where they have had their last 

supper. All are heavy hearted, for Jesus has 

just told them he is about to die. As they silently, 

sadly walk through the city, they pass the 

guards on duty and the thoughtless people. No 

one else suffers as they do. Now they leave the 

city by this open gate called the Sheep Gate. 

Jesus turns to his disciples. "All ye shall be 

offended because of me this night." Then he tells 

them that he will rise again and meet them In 

Galilee. But they do not understand about rising 

from the dead. They are worried about being 

tempted to leave Jesus and proving untrue to 

him. Is it sale to be too sure of yourself, Bud 

Sometimes when you think you can surely ride 

a certain horse or do something else real hard, 

you find yourself mistaken, don't you Peter is 

always sure ol himself. "Although all shall be 

offended, yet will not I." Who knows best what 

Peter will do, Ruth, Peter or Jesus "Jesus." And 

Jesus answers. "Even in this night, belore the 

cook crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice." Still 

Peter is sure of himseli. "If I should die with thee, 

I will not deny thee in any wise." And ail the 

disciples say tbe same. But we will see later 

how the disciples run away and Peter, who is 

surest of himself, fails Jesus. 

here, darkness, where Garden, grows Jesus while heavier. Jesus and Peter and I his says ipray." and come Death disciples to Jesus James eieht to the very cross takes cf and his gate near. this with John. discinles, of bridge him "My the His into Garden soul "it In heart 

the is ye

exceedingly sorrowlul even un.o 

deata." Alvin, d.d Jesus have a long, 

saa lace "ne was cneerful." Jtsus 

was like sunsnine. But tnis night ne 

is no longer caeery. His sunshine has 

gone, "larry ye here, aad watca," 

jesus says to the three. Now he goes 

a liitle tartuer into the gloom and 

shadow ol the Garaen, anO talis on 

his lace in prayer. 

Why did jesus come to earth and 

die on the cross, Grace "So God 

would lorglve us." But the death on 

the cross was not the only hard thing 

Jesus had to suffer lor us. Wnen 

you have done wrong, Margaret, and 

have hurt ycur mother, you know 

how your heart just aches. Jesus has 

done no wrong himseli, but all the 

sin ol the whole world comes down 

now on his heart—all your sins and 

mine—all the bad that everyone ever 

has and ever will do, Jesus must sutler 

lor. Eo you like to be punished 

lor disobedience, Marion ".\'o, I 

don't." How did you like to be kept 

in a week lor breaking that window, 

Elmer, when it was another boy who 

to license such a damnable business. 

did it "That was terrible." Yes, far Our government, which is a divine institution, 

legalizes a system which 

worse than if you had really broken 

it yourself. Jesus is suffering far ruins body and mind and damns the 

more than you ever did—for all soul lor the sake ol a little taxation. 

the sin that all have done. And all The foolishness of it all lies in the 

the time the dreadful death ot the lact that tne costs ol the system in 

cross is before him. He is worn out lairing care ol its products are many 

with the agony cf it all. Oh, il there limes more than the profits which accrue. 

were some other way! "Abba, Fat'aer," 

he cries out to God, "all things 

are possible unto thee; take away 

this cup from me: nevertheless not 

what I will, but what thou wilt." 

Jesus is willing to die for us if there 

is no other way for us to be saved, 

but the suffering is so great, the 

pain in his heart and mind so awful, 

he prays God there might be some 

other way. As he prays and suffers, 

freat drops ol blood fall from his 

lace. 

Vvhen you are in pain, Gladys, do 

you want your mother with ysu So 

Jesus longs tor friends. He goes 

back to his disciples, his three best 

friends, and finds them sleeping. "Simon," 

he asks, "sleepest thou couldest 

net thcu watch one hour Watch 

ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation." 

The disciples are so worn 

out with grief thf-y cannot keep their 

eyes open. So Jesus must go away 

alone aeain. No one on earth to com 


have made it possible for it to exert ture and sale of intoxicating liquors 

its baneful Influence so many years, shall be forever prohibited in this 

Xow its end is rapidly drawing near. State." The wealth per capita of 

"One million five hundred thousand Kansas is larger than that or any 

people have on the average abolished other State. 01 her 105 counties, 

saloons each year lor twenty years, thero are no insane in 87, no leeble- 

About forty-seven millions ol our peo- minded in 54, no inebriates in 96; 38 

where there is no Christian training 

and instruction. Above all 

they need to be men of prayer. A 

prayerless officer is of little use 

in a Sabbath School. 

2. The Teacher. The selection 

pie are now living dn prohibition terri- poorhouses are empty. At one time 

tory. Seventy-one per cent ol the recently the jails in 53 counties were 

of teachers is a very important 

tenitorial area ol the United States empty and 63 counties were on the matter in connection with Sabis 

now under iprohlbition. Saloons roll as having no prisoners serving bath School work. "One of the 

have been abolished at the rate ol sentence in the penitentiary. 

great defects in the modern Sabbath 

School is the irresponsible 

lorty lor each working day ol the By prayer, money, and effort let us 

year for a number of years." Many sa- rid our country ol this curse-so that 

way in which teachers are chosen," 

says Dr. George. We do not' 

loon keepers are quitting the business forever our land shall be free from 

and saying with a Kansas City rum its blighting influence. 

seller who recently was quoted as follows: 

"I believe that the finish ol 

how responsible a position it is. 

realize as much as we should just 

the booze business in this country is 


The teacher's part in the Sabbath 

in sight and I preler to step Irom under 

belore the root falls 'in." 

FOR OCTOBER 21, 1914. 

School is of vital importance. He 

By Rev. J. M. Johnston. has an influence not only by what 

Why should America be saloonless 

The Ideal Sabbath School.— is said in the class but by the way 

I. Our Responsibility to God De- Deut. 6:7-9. 

he lives through the week. Teachers 

should live an exemplary life. 

mands it. 

1. The Officers' Part. 

It is an awlul crime for our nation 2. The Teachers' Part. 

True spiritual power in teaching 

3. The Scholars' Part. 

must be backed up by true, consistent 

living in every day Passages.—2 Tim. 2:2. Titus 1:9- 

life. 

no right to engage in such a God- passed. Today the Sabbath School fellow was heard to say, "1 can 

defying traffic and God will certainly as an institution Has Decome a go to the theatre if I want to, my 

curse us with terrible judgments il 

important part of the Sabbath School teacher goes." The 

we continue. " 

fort him. John, you remember that 

Youngf time you were People's lost in the dark Topic ol whiskey yonder there at the top ,. „ , , , ! . „ ' „ . „ 

in the 

Cl that Liberty Pole, and il you could Pl'es officers and very much de- bath School 2nd. Promptness. 

FOR park, OCTOBER, how terri'-ly 18. alone and frightened 

you were. So Jesus sees t'ns aw 

have the whiskey by climbing the Pends upon the kind of men and If it is necessary for some to be 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. pole at the risk ol your lile, you women chosen to manage the present for the opening exercises 

ful death and fe-cls this terrible sorrow, 

A Saloonless and he is all X'"ation. alone on Why earth. not know you'd climb." And then the school as iQ what success the or- why not for all There is more 

He 

How 

drunkard straightened himseli up as ganization will have. Certain qual- or less confusion made by late 

muft bear it alone. He nrays to God 

best he might. "Know it!" he said, ;c „*•„ ..• i û ^ • ^, , , i. u „i^„ 

again Hab. and 2:1-14., struggles (Temperance with his meeting.) weakners 

Psalms: and fear. 141:1-4, Would Xo. Satan 383; be 94:3-7, glad 

.... ,,. . , „ ^ . ifications are essential on the part coming. Older people should also 

with trembling, painM emphasis, l - ' a - ^'""-i j^v. ^ 

it Jesus would refuse to die for us, 

Xo. 2.50; 124:1-5, No. 352; 140:1-4, No. "Know it! Oh yes, I know it. And I °' ^"°^^ ^^° ^^^^ ^^^ School in take notice and set a good examknow 

another thing, gentlemen; if charge. They should be men and pie. 3rd. Make preparation. Study 

Jeanne "Yes, for then Satan would 

382: get us." 142:1-4, No. 384. 

the whiskey wasn't there I wouldn't women wide awake, full of execu- the lesson. It is God's Book. Our 

Parallels: (Continued Prov. on 23:1-3; pas'e Gal. 10.) 5:22- 

23; Eph. 5:18; luke 21:34; Titus I'S; 

Titus 2:2; 2 Pet. 1:0; 1 Cor. 9:25; 

Prov. 20:1; Prov. 23:31. 

There is no reason why America 

should not be a saloonless nation. 

There is every .eason why It should 

be. Nothing but greed and passion 

11. Deut. 4:9. Gen. 18:19. Deut. Theatre goers, card players and 

11:18-21. Ps. 78:4-8. Ps. -34:11-14. those who frequent the dancing 

Prov. 3:1-4. Eph. 6:4. hall do not make good spiritual 

Psalms.—25:1-6. 119:33-37. 34: Sabbath School teachers. It does 

11-15. 78:4-8. 119:97-104. not take long for little children 

1. The officers. Time was when to find out the real character of 

But no matter il our profits to- the propriety of a Sabbath School the teacher. They make splendid 

tailed millions and millions we have was questioned, but that time has detectives. 

The other aay „ rittie 

iL Only a Saloonless Nation Will church's equipment for doing her man who is not willing to give up 

Protect Our Citizens. work in the world. Dr. R. J. George the habit of tobacco is surely un- 

Jack London makes a strong plea in his lecture "The Relation of fit and unqualified to teach tl.*' 

for prohibition, saying that there are jê Sabbath School to the Church," youth the purity of life. One thing 

multitudes of men who long lo be ,,_,, o , , , ^ , , . , - ^ • u • .. i 

, , ..-,,,* V . says, The Sabbath School is the is certain, he is not an example 

free from drmk but who cannot re- •' J, 

sist the temptation when it is placed Church at Work." He also says, of what he tries to teach. The 

in their path. Many men would like "The authority for the Sabbath teacher's part in Sabbath School 

to be clean who cannot because their School is in the command given to is certainly very important. 

wills are powerless when in the grip the elders of the Church: 'Shep- 3. The Scholar's Part. 

of the passion lor drink. herdize the Church of God, which To those who are old enough to 

An unkemipt, blear-eyed, bloated- „ , , 

laced, ragged drunkard registered a "^ "^f"_ purchased with His own understand the real purport of the 

vote for temperance in a Western Blood.'" Acts 20:28. The Sab- Sabbath School we would say, 1st. 

New York town.. The loalers sneered bath School is the Church in ac- Regular attendance is necessary. 

at him. "A pretty temperance voter tion, the Congregation organized Such attendance-is required in our 

you are. Why il there was a bottle ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ organization Im- public school why not in the Sab- 

'^-''^-" tive ability and up to date in prac- guide. The greatest Book in the 

III. Common Sense Commends tical plans. So much depends up- world. Means so much to us. 

^'°°' on the officers. They should be Precious promises. 4th. Give heed 

When Kansas suilereQ so severely spiritually minded, tender,'sympa- to the things taught. The teacher 

last year from drought, its Governor ^, ,. j .. i..r i • , . .1.1,. 

pointed with pride to the stable pros- ^^^^"= ^"'^ thoughtful concerning has taken pains to prepare the lesperity 

of their State, and gave the ^^^ needs and wants, of especial- son. Sth. Do not disbehave. Recredit 

to the provision added to their ly> mission children who are gath- member it is God's house. 

constitution in issi. "The manufac- ered into the school from homes Youngstown.



Note; 

•***Some months ago, the two leading 

Presbyterian Churches ol Mont 

***We congratulate Rev. and Mrs. 

g J. Johnston, New Castle, Pa., on clair, N. J., united, both pastors resigning, 

Drs. Fulmer and Reid. The 

tbe gift of a son on September 3. 

united congregation, which is large 

***0n Saturday, Sept. 19, the annual 

combination picnic ol the three 

burg, and has been pastor there since 

and wealthy, elected as their pastor, December 19, 1855, and if spared cf 

Philadelphia congregations took place, 

the Rev. Dr. Wylie, a nepaew of our God, will in another year complete 

and was very largely attended and 

own Professor R. C. Wylie. 

the 60th year of his pastorate. His 

sermons are still delivered with his 

heartily enjoyed. 

***Crowded out of this issue are 

*»*Ilev. E. L. McKnight moderated 

I in a call in the Morning Sun, Iowa, 

congregation, on Saturday, Sept. 19, 

which resulted in the unanimous 

choice cl Rev. H. G. Patterson. 

**«New York Presbytery will hold 

its next regular meeting the third 

Tuesday of October (October 20) in 

First Church, Newburg, N. Y., at ten 

o'clock a. m.—R. J. Dodds, Clerk. 

«**InTitations are out lor the marriage 

ol Miss Mabel Louise Hooper 

and Mr. Alexander John Browne, ou 

Tuesday evening, Oct. 1, at 8 o'clock, 

in the Second Reformed Presbyterian 

Church, New York. 

***Mr. J. R. Dill has held successful 

meetings in Denison and Winchester, 

Kan., Blanchard, Iowa, Cutler, 111., 

and then coming eastward, spoke in 

the U. P. Church at Laurel Hill, Pa. 

His next work will be in Chester, Lancaster 

and York Counties. 

«**Miss iMattie R. Wylie will remain 

in Latakia this winter, but is 

well.—H. G. P. 

planning to return to America next 

Spring or Summer. She is quits well 

but not yet strong enough to use 

crutches,- and meanwhile is moved 

about in a wheel chair. 

***There are three Covenanter students 

now at Princeton, N. J., instead 

ot two, as previously announced, as 

Licentiate Wm. H. Shaw, son of Rev. 

S. G. Shaw, is also there, besides the 

two already noted, namely, Licentiates 

J. B. Willson and Wm. C. Cole 

man. 

***Any one not now a subscriber Services were held in the Second 

can have their name entered at once Church on Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, 

and receive the Christian Nation without 

the payment ol any money what 

Rusk, there are two other sons. 

,at 8 •Kj'clock. Besides iRevl, T. A. 

ever lor all the remaining weel^s ol 

1914, il they will promise to pay the ***Mr. Thomas Maclellan and 

Me rich blood 

prevents disease 

. Bad blood,—that is, blood that is ent, but spent their time instead visiting 

relatives and friends in Scot 

impure^ or impoverished, thin a:!d 

pale,—is responsible for more ailments 

than anything else. 

home, but Miss Maclellan remained in 

land. Mr. Maclellan left at once for 

It affects every organ and function. the East a short time. 

In some cases it causes catarrh; in ***When Prof. W. P. Johnston visits 

any of the very few Covenanter 

others, dyspepsia; in others, rheumatism; 

and in still others, weak, tired, homes where the Christian Nation is 

languid feelings and worse troubles. not taken, he tells them, "You cannot 

do without your church paper!" 

It ^ is responsible for run-down 

conditions, and is the most eommon 

Dr. Johnston knows how true that is, 

cause of disease. 

and so doesn't try to; and he doesn't 

Hood's Sarsaparilla is the greatest 

want any one else to try to. We hope 

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World has ever known. It has been 

Wonderfully successful in removing 

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bill ol $2 which they will receive in 

January for the year 1915. 

well known power and wiusomeness, 

important news letters, as the one 

aud evidence a mind in active touch 

hundredth anniversary of Bovina, N. 

with the development of the world's 

Y., Congregation; the twenty-first annual 

convention of the Young Peo 

life, and the blessed Word. 

ple's Covenanter Union ot Kansas, 

***The 30th Anniversary Number 

and the Aged People's Home Picnic. 

These will all appear in our next issue. 

***Synod's Board of Control will 

meet on the 10th of November. All 

applications from aged ministers, widows 

and orphans ol deceased ministers, 

and studencs ol theology should 

be in the hands ol the secretary by 

Nov. 1st. Application blanks will be 

sent upon request. S. E. Greer, Secretary 

of the Board. 

***Rev. Thomas A. Rusk was called 

to New York from his home in 

Philadelphia by news of the sudden 

death of his mother on iMonday 

evening, September 21, at 8 o'clock. 

week ending September 17th: Covenanter Books for Sale 

W. M. S., Sparta Congregation $17.00 COVENANTER Books, old Books 

L. M. S., Sterling Cong 20.00 ol Testimony, Discipline, Conlession 

of Faith, 'Poets and 

1st 'Congregation, Philadelphia 27.43 

Topeka Congregation 5.00 Poetry," "Homss and Haunts of th« 

daughter, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who 'L. M. S., Hemet Congregation.. 12.00 Covenanters," Catechisms, "Reformed 

sailed for Scotland, via the Anchor D. S. Anderson, Allegheny Cong. 5.00 Presbyterian Manual," "Handbook for 

'Line, on July 11, arrived safely in "J. K. G." 5.00 Young Christians," Minutes of Synr* 

New York on Monday, Sept. 21. They Wm-. McCoy, Triadelphia, W. Va. 5.00 Address: 

had purposed touring on the Contin 

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that tê name ol every Covenanter 

not now receiving the Christian Nation 

will be added to our subscription 

list in time lo get the 30th Anniversary 

Number. 

***Rev. J. R. Thompson, D. D., the 

beloved pastor of Second Newburg 

Church, was 90 years old on Friday 

last, Sept. 25. He was born in -Xew- 

of the Christian X'ation will bear 

date cf October 28th. There will 

be a handsome cover in colors, 

an increased number of pages, attractively 

appropriate illustrations, 

China Mission is again called to the 

fact that NO MORE HELP 13 RE 

QUIRED for the present to relieve 

the distress in our China fleld. 

Should there be any necessity ol 

further aid in the future, a new appeal 

will bo issued. 

The total amount contributed for 

this punpose, to date, is $1,480.90. We 

thank our Lord and Saviour that your 

hearts have been touched. May you 

hear His voice saying: 

"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto 

one of the least of these my brethren, 

ye have done it unto me." 

Contributions received during the 

SOUTHFIELD,. MICHIGAN. 

Mr. George Shanklin has been 

spending several weeks with his sister, 

Mrs. John Gordon, at Fair Grove. 

Mr. John Robb, of California, made a 

short visit at his nephew's. Rev. W. 

M. Robb, on his way to visit his son. 

Rev. W. G. Robb, at Hetherton, Michigan. 

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm 

McDonald, a son, Sentember 12. Mr. 

and Mrs. Vernon McDonald have been 

visiting the latter's sister at New Castle. 

Pennsylvania. The first Sabbath 

ot October is set for our Communion. 

Mrs. McCracken's granddaughter, 

Harriet Crawford, ol Beyrout, Syria, 

is visiting here a few days before she 

goes to Kalamazoo College, where her 

uncle, Will McCracken, is a professor. 

Mr. John Gordon,, of Pair Grove, is 

visiting at the Shanklin home, and 

will attend the State Pair. Mr. James 

Summerland, of Hetherton, is working 

at Flint, Michigan, and worships with 

Us.as often as he can. 


h&Ting no publuhing house of its owrn,ita 

memhers are advised to send their orders for 

Catechisms, Lesson Helps. Church and Sah. 

hath School Supplies of every description t* 

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r^VIIVUIIVII Board or ui; of of it. 


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to distribiile religions liierature in yr-ur community. 

***0n Sept. 27, the Rev. S. J. Johnston 

assisted Rev. J. B. Tweed, at and some pleasing surprises as 

Sixt'/dajs' work l-'.vp, rience not required Man or 

woman. 

Beaver Falls, Pa. On Oct. 18 he will to contents and contributions. A:: 

International Opporlunitj Bitle-Fress, for pronio-.iun. 345 Winston Spare EuilJine time PhiUphia may 

assist the Rev. S., G. Conner at Miller's 

Run, and on Oct. 25 the Rev. J. ly delighted with a shower of new 

a birthday present we would be great 

C. Slater at Beaver Falls, Pa. On Oct. subscribers. The plain truth is, that 

HELP WANTED. 

Thousands TT. S. Gov«-i-UTneTit T.ifp Johs 

11 ilr. Johnston will have Communion 

the greatest service which any one now open to Men and W omen. f65 ro 5 50 

in his own congregation at Xew can render to our Church in tnis con 

month. No lav-ofTs. Common ednculion snf- 

Castle, Pa. 

nection, would be to burnish a new ficient. Pull unnece-'^sury. Wnte immediate 

subscriber to the Christian Nation Iv for full list of p(witi'ons and free sample 

***Mr. Robert Rutherford, recently 

Will every present subscriber mak© examination questions. 

chosen elder in our Sparta congregation, 

died in his home Saturday, Sep!,. 

and keep this vow: "For a birthday Franklin Institute. Dept. L-65. Rochester, N.Y 

present to my Church paper, I will 

19th. Strong in faith, loving in disposition, 

devoted and consecrated as 

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October 28" 

a worker in the church. As a congregation 

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THE GENEVA OPENING. aid many a worthy student to reach higher course. Communion was held 

Because of the remodeling ol the the position tnat he who died had on the hist Sabbath in September, 

chapel, it could not be used for the hoped to win. 

with T. C. Mcivnignt ot CxiiCdgo asusual 

first day exercises. The students 

and their Iriends came togeth 

bigned. \\. P. JOHNSTON. seemed to mark an accession ol power. 

The mission ol this school is only sisting. There was no accession in 

Just begun. God grant it! 

numoers at the Communion, but it 

er in the Adelphic Literary Society. College Hill, Sept. 21, lal4. 

The congregation is seeking to have 

As many chairs as possible had been 

a better connection with the power 

THE LATE W.VLl'ER T. MILLER. 

put in, when these were filledthose 

house, and when this as secured the 

By Dr. J. M. Balph. 

who could not be seated stood about 

other things "will be added." Mr. 

(We regret tnat the lollowing was 

the walls or in the hall outside. 

McKnight said some nice things about 

received loo late lor use in the issue 

These meetings are always Interesting. 

The greetings ol lormer stu 

right to them. They seemed to pay 

the Bloommgton people—said it 

of Sept. 10, containing other tributes 

to .^L^. Miller.—Ed.) 

dents, the new laces and voices, the 

him back in about the same way. The 

My acquaintance with Mr. Miller 

welcome of the President, the talks 

pastor will have to show some discretion 

in choosing young men lor 

began in 1^87. While on our way to 

ol those whom he asks to speak, to- 

the 

spent 

Mission 

several 

field 

days 

in 

in 

that 

New I'ork, 

year, we 

and assistants. A discovery has been 

gether with offerings ol the represen- had an.ple opportunity to observe tha made that the 'Covenanter church is a 

tatives ol the Oratorical and Musical interest taken by Mr Miller in ar-good center for mission work. Since 

Departments, never lail to instruct ranging all necessary matters apper- 

^ , taining to purchase ol goods, shipping, 

Synod a Sabath School has been 

and nlease. The year promises to be ^ . ^ . ,, 

started and is drawing from the abundant 

waste in the neighborhood. Just 

A flat foot, like a 

aiiu picaoc. iiic jco,! i/ ^j.^^^ j^^ outgoing missionaries. Alone 

ol the best. There will be more ^îjough a very busy man we found him 

how 

^y "^^° 

many 

'^^^^ 

children 

^'^ religious 

there 

instruction 

are close flat wheel, jars you 

than filty in the Freshman class, always ready to give advice and aid ^^ ^°i y®t known. The firstclass in every time it hits 

. . , „ -whpnpvPT- Tippflprl Much of the time the study Ol Torrey's book, "How to 

the oround. Coward 

These have come from widely separ- wnenever neeaea. Jiucn oi ine xime j „,..„. ^ ,, 

.. during the years spent in the field we Juring Men to Christ, Is hall way Arch Support 

ated places, from Boston on the one ^^^^ .^ ^^^^^^^ correspondence with through, and another class, under Prohand 

and Los Angeles on the other, -j^-j, jy^jngj. j^ regard lo financial and fessor McCaughan's leadership, will 

Shoes hold falling 

from Southwest Kansas and Colora- business matters connected with the soon begin. Probably a rnird seciion arches in position, 

do on the one hand, and New York mission,, and in this way came to know will come later. The first purposo 

' ,„. ^. .. „.^^„ rr„,^y,„-. him better and admire his business of the study is to get the worker and take the bumps 

and Michigan on the other, leacners *" at his North , ^ Dakota î_ • ^ University, ^ i- Professor out of walking. 

miLii o There are accessions also capacity hands many and favors. thoughtfulness Not only was of the closer Minnock to Christ. and his Our wile vacation to New peooie York, 

reached, mere aie P,i r„rp •= •ai-p,, V*v O'lp .-..tprnaii,-. oF t'-'P ^Ppt and to atraw. die and mere save is the uo worl

September 30, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER 11 

MEETING OF OHIO PRESBYTERY. 

Ohio Presbyleiy met at Cincinnati 

on the evening ol September Sth, and 

ia the absence oi the Moderator was 

called to order by tae Rev. J. M. Paris. 

Congregations were all representeil 

by either minister or elder except 

Hetherton, Fairgrove, and New Concord. 

Ofticers chosen were Rev. R. 

W. Piper, Moderator; W. M. Robb, 

"lerk' A. M. Thompson, Assistant 

Clerk,' aud John E. Foster, Treasurer. 

The evening session was given up 

largely to a conierence on the sub- 

Iject ol Evangelism. The six speakers 

on the program were all present and 

delivered addresses stimulating and 

helpful. The topics took a wide 

range, defining the character ol true 

evangelism, indicating the various departments 

through which evangelistic 

work can hs carried lorward, outlining 

the character ol the ideal evangelistic 

church, emphasizing the supreme 

need ol intercession .and closing 

with an appeal lor personal work. 

Rev. D. 0. Jack, a lormer pastor ol 

the Cincinnati congregation, presided. 

On the second day business was 

chiefly routine. Resolutions were 

adopted urging upon the congregations 

under the care ol Presbytery 

the introduction and use of the weekly 

envelope system, and the conducting 

of an every member canvass in 

accordance with Synod's recommendation, 

and in the endeavor to secure 

regular and united support of the 

church's work from the entire membership. 

Also a resolution urging our 

people to comply Tvith the proclamation 

of President Wilson for the observance 

of a day ol prayer for peace 

in Europe, and that pastors preach a 

suitable discourse upon that occasion. 

Examination of Cincinnati congregation 

was conducted by Presbytery. 

Rev. Piper offered his resignation as 

pastor ot Jonathan's Creek congregation. 

Presbytery regarding the reasons 

offered by Mr. Piper as insufficient, 

concerned the prospects in this part 

referred the matter to the Ad Incf the land are not bright. On ac 

terim Commission for further consideration. 

count ol the war there is no market ing horses and cattle here is very 

lor cotton and that stops business. small. Hogs also do well here. Hog 

A hearty vote of thanks was exButended to the peraple ol Cincinr-.atI, 01 it, that the people will take their has a bunch .of hogs on feed he does 

we hope some good will come out cholera is unknown. When a man 

and "especially to the ladies," lor spare tim-e and consecrate il to the 

their handsome entertainment ol the 

not lie awake nights tor fear they 

Lord. There needs to be more concern 

about spiritual things right now will die before he can get them to 

members of Presbytery. Though this 

little flockhas been without an undershepherd 

than about the material. We pray market. Potatoes are a good crop, 

for three years, they cling most ol all lor a prosperous season 

together in the confident expectation in thp fruits ol righteousness. 

that the Lord of the harvest will yet 

and the quality is also good. Other 

send them one of his own choice to NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA. 

minister to them. Presbytery adjourned 

to meet at Ray Indiana, the second 

Tuesday of September, 1915. 

W. M. ROBiB, Clerk. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

Mrs. Dr. W. R. Wallace. 

Died. August 12th, at lamily residence, 

Oakland, Calil. A stroke ol 

Piralysis two weeks previous, caused 

her death. Her husband, two sons, 

'hree brothers, and a hall sister, 

Md a host ol relatives and friends 

mourn ber death. While yet conscious 

'he repeated Rom. 8:28. Peacefully, 

she entered Into her rest. W. R. W. 

SEL.MA ECHOES. 

There has been much business 

about Knox Academy premises all during 

the vacation. Considerable repairs 

and the new addition to the 

Academy have necessitated steady 

work Irom the firstol June, and much 

remains yet lo be done belore all 

things are ready lor the opening ol 

the schools, Oct. 5. The new addition 

has wion the admiration of many as 

a further equipment for Knox. It 

gives much needed space to the chapel 

on the second floor, enlarges in a 

m.ost desirable way rooms 4 ana 5 

on the third floor, and with its towering 

arches affords a fine passageway 

for the girls on the ground story. 

The teachers' home is undergoing 

daughter, Clara May, was united in 

marriage to Mr. Arch. R. Graham. 

The ceremony was performed by the 

Rev. W. P. Johnston, of Beaver Falls. 

Immediately after the ceremony a 

bountiful dinner was served, the color 

scheme being pink and white. After 

the dinner the bride and groom 

some improvement. A bath room is 

being built on and connection made 

with city sewer. 

Mrs. S. P. Kingston recently returned 

from a two weeks' missionary 

Institute in Wilcox County, and reports 

an instructive and profitable in 

departed amidst showers of rice, on 

an extended wedding trip. After 

stitute. She gave a report of it at 

their return they will be at home to 

the Women's ilissionary meeting this 

their friends on October 1st, in 

week. 

Greensburg, Pa. 

The Selma Congregation is aboul 

On Sept. llth we were called to 

to begin repairing the root and interior 

of the church building. It is in aged 77 years. 

mourn the death of Mrs. John Porter, 

need of some plastering and frescoing. 

The young ipeople's study class 

have completed the book, "Sketches 

Last week Thursday evening. Madam 

Booker gave a recital. She is en 

Mrs. M. Hice is visiting her 

of Covenanters." 

niece, 

families to take advantage of the 

cheap land here. We will be glad to 

answer any inquiries about this country. 

WM. E. TAYLOR, 

Delburne, Alberta, Can. 

voices, and the doctor heard a 

shrill neigh. "O come, wire, loo-.:-." 

gaged in rescue mission work in InMrsdianapolis and has a message for her Quite a number of our young folks he cried. Down the by-path from 

A. H. Beattie, of Saltsburg, Pa. 

race along the line of race pride. The 

are leaving home to attend school or the public highway came Stonewall, 

carrying his bridle with its 

Knox Band under Prof. Bottoms, the leach in different localities. 

Knox Quartet, and some soloists, vocal 

and Instrumental, furnished the CO'NTENT •ONGREGATION. DEL- tail flying, his dapple gray body 

broken strap, his head high and 

music. The Band had fifteen members 

in it and never played better. 

BURNS, ALBERTA. 

bruised and beaten. But it was 

This country has again had a bountiful 

harvest. Stacking ol grain is in 

Stonewall, victorious, who turned 

This .Monday night the Band gave 

a farewell recaption to two ol its 

in the open gateway and saluted 

members. Theophilus Bean and Arnold 

Lee, as they were to leave the 

esses and whinnies of delight. 

his master with affectionate car 

next day for Tuskegee. 

"Good boy," said the doctor, pat 

So far as material conditions are 

The L. M. S. met in the church on 

Thursday. After the regular order of 

business one half hour was spent in 

packing a barrel for the Jewish Mission, 

•consisting of newly made quilts, 

also clothing, new and old. 

We enjoyed two excellent sermons 

Sabbath, Sept. 13, preached by Rev. 

Robt. Clark, of Beaver Falls, Pa. 

Miss Violet Cannon and her nephew, 

Jas. Black, ol Chicago, are visiting in 

the home ol her sister, Mrs. S. M. 

Steele. 

.4 very pretty wedding took place 

on August 6th, at the home ol Mr. 

and Mrs. J. A. Beattie, when their 

progress and a lew have begun to 

thresh. At this date, Sept. llth, pastures 

are beautiful and grpen. This is 

a grand country for mixed farming 

and stock raising. The cost of rais 

vegetables, such as parsnips, carrots, 

onions, beets, turnips, and cabbage 

are all good. 

Mrs. Taylor has returned from an 

extended visit with relatives and 

friends in Missouri and lowa. She 

says Central Alberta looks good. 

We are enjoying preaching now by 

the Rev. D. B. Elsey. We also have 

something else to be thankful for. 

Mrs. Elsey and the children are with 

us, loo. This is the firsttime we have 

been privileged to have a preacher's 

family in our midst. 

There is one thing more tbat wo 

need, and that is more Covenanter 

STONEWALL. 


the doctor's first lawn, where he 

gazed in keenest sympathy. It 

seemed fully two hours that he 

waited and listened with c. eying 

hope to the medley of sounds at 

the village store. Finally there 

was another interval of silence, 

another babel of blows and high 

ting his bruised side. "Dear old 

boy." 

It cannot be said, alas, that 

Stonewall lived happy ever afterwards, 

and fed on a green pasture; 

for, as everyone knows, war 

is not humane, and it must be acknowledged 

that Stonewall was 

wounded at last in the house of 

his friends. He was betrayed into 

the fighting ranks by one of his 

own—a rebel soldier. It was toward 

the close of the war that a 

surly recruit laid covetous eyes on 

him, and Stonewall was pressed 

into service. He took the bridle 

unsuspectingly, and was off at a 

lively canter, with a friendly 

whinny for his master as he passed 

the gate. Perhaps on some bat 

tlefield where glory and renown 

have passed him by, lies all that 

is left of Stonewall, the lover of 

peace.—Nina Hill Robinson, in 

Christian Advocate (M. E. Church, 

South).

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TWENTYWE YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS 

Never-Before-Told Leather Stocking Tales iu a Mis. 

sionary's Life Among the Comanches and Apaches. 

By the Rev. W. W. Carithers, D.D. 

A CATTLE THIEF'S CHANCE IN rocky valleys great springs sent 

THE LAWLESS DAYS.* clear, cold water over their grav- 

The course of Cache Creek for elly beds. Cache Creek itself is 

nearly fifty miles is almost straight deeply cut into the valley, the bed 

south to where it falls into Red of the stream being often twenty 

River at what is known as "The to thirty feet below the level of 

Hole of the Cache." This is the the country, and these branches, 

natural line of travel from north which form the headwaters coming 

to south through southwestern out of the mountains, have worn 

Oklahoma. Perhaps the name of their beds down in many places 

the creek arose from the fact that quite deeply, and together they 

heavily loaded teams would fre- form a series of valleys wnose anquently 

pass along this valley, and nual crop of grass made it a veriwhen 

they found themselves over- table paradise for cattle men. A 

loaded would be compelled to hide, fringe of timber almost invariably 

or "cache" (pronounced cash) part grows along the banks of each 

of the load until they would be stream, and among these valleys, 

able to return and get the part on the headwaters of the Cache, 

that had been hidden. About mid- the Mission is located. 

way on this stretch of Cache Creek According to the terms of the 

the Medicine Bluff Creek comes in Medicine Lodge Treaty, the Infrom 

the v/est, draining the main dians were to have supplies of 

body of the Wichita Mountains, beef furnished them at intervals, 

which is now a forest reserve, and cattle men entered into con- 

Where the Medicine Bluff Creek tracts for the furnishing of this 

falls into the Cache Creek, the beef to the Agent at Anadarko, 

Post of Fort Sill was established and he was to issue it to the Insoon 

after the close of the Civil dians, and this story conctuib a 

War. Not far from the same time, contractor who was furnishing the 


a treaty was made with a number beef the year when' this occurred. 

of Indian tribes, at Medicine He had to get a fresh supply of feeding, and saw that a man was 

Lodge, Kansas, and a reservation beef from the Texas cattle ranges, taking care of the cattle, and 

was set apart for them with Fort and along in the early spring, the drifting them toward one of the 

Sill as the military centre. The contractor, accompanied by a boy streams where they would drink. 

Indians were under the supervi- to help in driving, started north Following up this stream, and 

sion of an Agent, whose headquar- with the head of cattle. After passters 

was at Anadarko, which was ing through Fort Sill and up along at times, the contractor was near 

only peeping over the high banks 

located on the Wichita River; and Cache Creek on his way to Ana- 

enough when the cattle came to 

a road from Fort Sill to Anadarko darko, he met a man some miles water, to shoot the thief that was 

followed up the line of the Cache north of the Fort who told him herding them. Slipping out and SEVERE RHEUMATIC^ 

for perhaps twenty miles, and then that he was in charge of a bunch securing his gun, he made his way 

bore away to the northeast over of cattle that he was holding along back to camp. The next day, the PAINSJISAPPEAR 

the higher ground into the valley Cache Creek, and for some reason, contractor got another of the Rheumatism depends on an acid 

of the Wichita, while the head probably sickness among the cat-thievewaters in the same manner, only which flows in the blood, Sfiectin^ the 

of the creek, coming from tie, he wished the contractor to in this case the dead man became muscles and joints, producing luflam- 

a range of mountains lying to the drive around his herd. The conwest, 

was made up of a number of tractor could do this by turning 

gets into the blood through some demation, 

stiffness and pain. This acid 

entangled with the bridle, and he 

secured the horse and equipment. fect in the digestive processes, ana 

smaller streams that came out of to the west and following up along The next day the cattle scattered 

badly, but along toward evennevs 

and skin are too torpid to carry 

remains there because the liver, kid 

the mountains, where among the the mountains. By this route he 

would find plenty of water and ing a man, evidently very much it off. • „,. * 

*This is the fourth story in the se- „„„ • ,.„ii„. c j . , 

Hood's Sarsaparilla, the old-time 

rie in the issue of April 8 appea.^- ^°°^^ ^^"^y^ °f g'-^SS, and would 

afraid, came out and rounded them 

blood tonic, is very successful in tue 

ed the first one, "The Man Whose ^void all danger to both herds by up, doing this so quickly that the treatment of rheumatism. It acts 

Ear Had a Little Child," in the issue this arrangement. 

for June 3 appeared the second one, ti,„ «. 

'Little Tony;" in the issue for July ^he stranger even helped him 

contractor did not get a chance to 

shoot him. 

8 appeared the third one, "The Cow- to turn his cattle in this proposed 

Boy." 

direction and rode along with him 

for several hours in a very friendly 

and in keeping the bunch of 

way. The contractor camped cattle together had to spend 

that night, finding matters as the more time and ride in wider 

stranger had promised him, and circles, and this compelled him to 

the next day brought his bunch of come near where the contractor 

cattle up to another herd, where was hiding along the creek, and 

he was confronted by his visitor of thus he had an opportunity to 

the day before and three companions, 

all well armed, and he was 

shoot this third man in the same 

way that he had killed the other 

told to turn his cattle into the two. 

bunch with theirs. They enforced The cattle after this, by the fact 

their demands by a brave show of that they scattered in all direitions, 

arms, and the contractor then real 

showed that no one was pay 

ized that this cattle thief had induced 

him to drive his bunch of 

cattle to this out of the way place 

in order that he might more easily 

steal them from him. There 

was nothing to do in the face of 

such odds but to ride off and leave 

his cattle for the thieves. 

Stopping after they had gone 

some miles, the contractor and his 

helper camped, and took account 

of the odds against them. He had 

neither time nor money to go back 

to Texas and get a new supply of 

cattle and get them to Anadarko 

in time for the next issue of rations 

to the Indians. The only 

thing that stood between him and 

ruin was in some way to get hold 

of those cattle that had been stolen. 

Along with this was a desire 

to get even with the man who had 

tricked him so unmercifully. 

By morning he had his plan laid, 

and leaving the boy at the place 

where they had slept, he moved 

cautiously back along the valleys, 

keeping out of sight until he 

found where the stolen cattle were 

The following day, however, 

the thief was a little bolder, 

ing any attention to them, and so 

the contractor began to look for 

the camp where the thieves had 

their headquarters. This, after 

considerable search, he found in 

the mountains. They had selected 

the place for this camp among the 

stone-flanked valleys with reference 

to the natural fortifications, 

and had also erected a certain 

amount of barricade, probably expecting 

that they might be called 

on to stand a siege if owners of 

the stolen cattle were to locate 

them. 

After he had discovered their 

camp, the contractor studied the 

situation and decided on his line 

of attack. He stayed near the 

camp of the thieves through the 

night, and in the morning, just as 

i: grew light, from his position 

behind the stones he fired off his 

Winchester and immediately threw 

another cartridge in and pointed 

his gun at the door. The shot, 

echoing among the hills at this 

time in the morning, must have 

greatly startled the men in the 

thieves' camp, for in a place where 

visitors were not expected nor allowed, 

the shot meant that some 

one was there to interfere with 

their plans. 

Immediately one of the thieves 

jumped to the door with his Winchester 

in his hand, ready to take 


directly, with purifying effect, on lae 

blood, and through the blood on tne 

liver, kidneys ani skin, which n 

stimulates, and at the same time h 

improves the digestion. 

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October 7, 1914. 




'imR THAT WILL MAKE FOR PEACE. 

There seems to be a feeling abroad that 

the present war in Europe is turning back 

the hands of progress and civilization and 

even Christianity at least a hundred years. 

Some writers indeed state that it will take 

the world hundreds of years to reach the 

point that we had attained before the war 

began. That there is. a great destruction of 

property, much of it beautiful and costly, 

everyone admits; that thousands of lives are 

being sacrificed is also true; that measureless 

misery will follow is an appalling truth. 

Butit is well for us to take as accurate a 

measure as possible of what the civilization 

and Christianity amounts to, that is being 

destroyed. For over forty years, the greater 

part of the income of the nations of Europe 

has been expended in preparations for war. 

The burden of taxation has been in many 

places well nigh unbearable, and revolutions 

at times have been imminent, because of this 

burden. People have been trained to believe 

that the armaments must be increased, 

rather than diminished, even if people suffer 

the lack of food and clothing. If anyone 

were to ask, Why were such immense armaments 

needed the answers in a few cases 

might be constant, that it was against such 

and such a nation. But in other cases the 

different alignments show that it was not any 

particular nation that was counted as an enemy, 

but it was in general the neighbors 

round about. So a training for over a generation 

has been in the spirit of war. Not 

that there was any special grievance, except 

it might be in the case of France, but to be 

trained in the spirit of war was the most essential 

thing in national life. The aggregate 

of millions of years of the most productive 

time of men's lives has been spent in training 

for war. Very few nations of Europe escaped 

this frenzy, and all the men of military 

age in Europe today, have known nothing, 

all their lives, except such training. This is 

the high type of civilization and Christianity 

that is being overthrown today. No difference 

what style of architecture may have accompanied 

this training, no difference if 

beautiful art galleries have sprung up, no 

difference if books have been printed, in so 

far as they are a product of this spirit, the 

world will do well to struggle along without 

them after they are destroyed. The present 

is merely the demonstration of the fact that 

the Lord has given men over to the madness 

for which they had deliberately trained themselves 

through the past years, and no reason 

that has been given for the beginning of the 

war would hold for a moment as justifying 

an attack against a neighbor. But God allowed 

the training to come to its necessary 

fruitage, and men fly at one another with a 

violence that seems to indicate personal hatred; 

and women devote their loved ones 

with a fervor as intense, as if some great 

principle were at stake, which indicates how 

deeply the training of a generation has taken 

root. It also indicates how much deeper 

hold it has upon the life than the teaching 

of the One who came with the announcement 

of "Peace on earth," and is the fulfilment of 

the principle He stated on the night of His 

betrayal when he said, "All they that take 

the sword, shall perish with the sword." 

So let us not be over anxious concerning 

the things that are being destroyed until we 

have taken time calmly to measure how much 

they are worth to the world; and whether 

the world will not move on with lighter burdens, 

and whether it will not mean much to 

the quiet of the home life, and the comforts 

that gather there, if the spirit of hate 

and lust for blood that must accompany the 

spirit of war, should burn itself out with the 

fuel that it has created, and leave it possible 

for fair fieldsthat have been scorched by its 

breath to recover themselves and bloom 

anew with the lilies of peace, under the smile 

of the One whose counsels are established 

on the everlasting Throne of Peace. 

"PEACE, PEACE." 

Sabbath, October 4th, the day appointed 

by President Wilson for prayer that God 

may restore peace to our war-stricken world, 

has been observed. Well may our nation be 

thankful for peace within all her borders, 

and deeply ought she to sympathize with the 

nations that are broken and bleeding in the 

horrible grip of war. Prayer for peace is 

continuously in order. Every thoughtful 

mind is overwhelmed at the extent of the 

slaughter, the multitudes of wounded, the 

destruction of cities, and the distress of widows 

and orphans. Prayer for the return of 

peace is a permanent duty, and cannot be 

limited to any specific date. The passionate 

longing for peace should arise incessantly 

from every heart, without waiting for or 

stopping at any set time. 

But prayers, to be effective, must be offered 

in the name of Jesus Christ, the only 

Mediator between God and man. Jesus said, 

"No man cometh to the Father, but by me." 

• How strange our President, so deeply trained 

in the Scriptures, should omit the mention 

of the name of Jesus in his proclamation for 

prayer! 

The omission can scarcely be regarded as 

an oversight. The proclamation in this respect 

took the usual form. And why Doubtless 

that it might appear unsectarian. The 

name of Jesus would be displeasing to the 

Jew, and to some others. Therefore, the 

broad ground on which our chief ruler, whom 

the Bible calls the minister of God, takes 

his stand. Broad ground! Nay, rather how 

narrow; how extremely narrow, and crudely 

sectarian! The omission of the name of 

Christ is according to the creed of about 

three million Jews in our country; the confession 

of His name is according to the 

creed of sixty million Christians. The faith 

of the former is honored in the proclamation; 

the faith of the latter is dishonored. 

How strictly sectarian! Yet let the people 

of Jesus Christ continue to pray, and in His 

name, plead for peace. 

But this, too, must be done in the spirit 

of submission to the will of God, to be acceptable 

in His sight, and to secure His 

favor. The Moderators of the churches of 

Great Britain are reminding their people, 

that God is a prayer-hearing God, and are 

urging them to petition Him to restore peace 

as soon as it is consistent with His divine 

plans. How Christlike the thought! The 

cup they now are drinking is a bitter cup. 

What pangs of sorrow in those families, that 

are parting with fathers, husbands, brothers 

and sons who leave for the battlefield and 

whom they can hardly hope to see again"! 

Yet they pray for peace, and finishthe prayer, 

saying, as Jesus said, "Nevertheless, Thy 

will be done." They seem to have caught a 

vision of the great plan of God, which will 

ultimately secure peace to our world. They 

have gazed upon the prophetic revelation, 

and understand the signs of the times. They 

have heard the proclamation of war, not as 

it comes from earthly thrones, but from the 

Lord of hosts, saying, "Proclaim ye this 

among the nations; Prepare war, wake up 

the mighty men, let all the men of war draw 

near. Thither cause thy mighty ones to 

come down O Lord." They have seen, not a 

war captain leading their armed hosts, but 

the Lord Jesus, "crowned with many crowns, 

clothed with a vesture dipped in blood, and 

wielding a sword that smites the nations." 

Looking from the mount of divine revelation 

they have seen a coming conflict, through 

which the rebellion of the nations against 

Christ's rule shall be overthrown, and His 

glorious kingdom established in all lands. 

They have prayed, and the fathers* have 

prayed, "Overturn, overturn, overturn, till 

He come, whose right it is," and this prayer 

is being answered by fearful things. They 

see the anguish coming upon them, and upon 

the world, and in this, their Gethsemane, they 

pray, "Nevertheless, Thy will be done." 

Whether or not, these be the beginnings of 

the pains that shall give birth to the new 

earth, we know that the crisis is extreme. 

Let us continue to pray for peace. 

THE GREAT 

TEACHER. 

The school year has begun and the children 

of school age, and many in young manhood 

and womanhood, are back in the class 

room. The sanitary condition of the school 

houses, the character of the teachers, the nature 

of the studies and the methods of discipline 

are all matters of great importance in 

themselves and of deep interest to us. 

It is well for us to remember in order that 

we may give the subject of education its

proper place and importance that we are 

what education makes us. We are all educated 

in some degree—frequently a very poor 

one—and what we can or cannot do indicates 

clearly what our education has been. 

In this broad sense our education means not 

only what we learned at school, but our 

training at home, our training at work, our 

reading and our thinking, for all of these 

make up our education. The world is a school 

and we are all at school in it. We are learning 

every day we live and when we cease to 

learn, we cease to live. Lessons easy and lessons 

hard make up each day's account and 

we are either good or poor scholars, according 

as we accept, understand and profit by 

these lessons, or grumble, fail to see and to 

make good use of our opportunities. 

In the school of the world God is the great 

teacher. He gives lessons to every one, suits 

the lesson to the scholar, deals with each one 

separately and gives to every one his personal 

attention. He is pleased with those who 

learn and patient for a long time with those 

who are heedless or obstinate, continuing 

year after year to set his lessons before those 

who refuse to take heed, who having eyes 

see not, and having ears hear not, nor understand. 

The great characteristic of this greatest of 

teachers is that he always teaches to profit, 

to help, to aid, to be useful. His teaching 

is never to lead to the knowledge of that 

which is merely curious, or for the name of 

learning, or to the gaining of any thing for 

the purpose of puffing up the scholar. All 

the Lord's lessons are for use and helpfulness. 

They are for character and for executive 

quality, for vocations and for avocations, 

to enable one to be, to do and to suffer 

and in all to be worthy of the teacher. 

There is much in human teaching that fails 

to follow the example of the great teacher. 

Studies are often pursued in a way that may 

discipline the mind, but that lack any useful 

feature. There seems to be no reason 

why the same mental discipline might not be 

secured in studies that have close relation to 

life and that would convey much needed 

knowledge. The study of grammar might be 

applied steadily to the correction of current 

inaccuracies of speech, the study of geography 

to locating places where events are taking 

place, the study of botany to the knowledge 

of trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses all 

about us, the study of French and German 

to the actual speaking of these languages. 

In fact, there is a possibility of useful knowledge 

in most studies, and if there is not, 

they would need to have a very high cultural 

value which could be found in no other 

studies, to hold their place. Manual training 

of all kinds is a help and not a hindrance 

to mental training and tends to symmetrical 

development. 

God's training of His people is all for 

profit both for the man himself and in his 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. VoL 61. 

relation to others. The Bible is the great 

text book and the world is a great experiment 

station, being thoroughly fitted up for 

this purpose. Every event in life has a purpose 

and teaches a lesson, if we are awake 

to the meaning which the God of Providence 

has put in it. We may neglect both the word 

and the works of God, but both lie open to 

all who will read. 

God enforces his lessons often by suffering, 

giving us both the time and the occasion 

to think on what he wishes us to learn. 

His lessons are not always easy, especially 

when they have been long neglected. Or, if 

he wishes great advance in a good scholar, 

he may give lessons that seem very difficult 

to learn. 

In all this we can see in God the great 

teacher, the skilful Feacher, the patient teacher 

and, with all good people, the successful 

teacher. He is the example to be follov.'ed 

in this as in all other virtues. What he does, 

all teachers should do, teach to profit. 

A STRIKING LETTER 

My dear Mr. Coleman; Your letter of the 27th 

and the accompanying parcel of literature 

reached me yesterday morning.. I thank you 

sincerely for giving me the opportunity of seeing 

this aditional light on subjjects in which I am 

interested. It was very lilnd of Jlr. to 

give you my name and address. I only wish he 

would himself write me! 

I have read the leaflets with mingled emotions. 

I cordially agree, in the main, with those which 

deal with secret societies, for I belies e they are 

really a serious evil .and keep many out cf the 

churi.h. I also have some sympathj' with the 

disapproval of the word "Sunday,'' but Sabbath 

seems to me ambiguous, and my own preference 

is for "Lord's Day." 

As regards the use of hymns and instrumental 

music in worship, I fail to feel the force of the 

arguments presented because of mj' totally different 

view of the Bible. Arguments based 

wholly on texts cf Scripture are quite unconvincing. 

I have no doubt many poems and hymns 

of the 19th century are as truly inspired by the 

Holy Spirit as any of the Psalms. 

In the matter of the Constitution, and the recognition 

of Jesus as King, I feel much sympathy 

with the arguments presented, but it seems to 

me a mountain is being made of a mole-hill. If 

you could persuade Congress and three-fourths of 

the States to put in au amending clause as strong 

and specific as you choose, it would nol be done 

v,-ith a desire to make Jesus King, but purely 

from political or temporizing motives. And once 

in, it would not have any influence on our national 

life. Until we are indeed much more nearly 

Christian, at least superficially, as a people than 

we are today, such a declaration in the Constitution 

world be farcial hypocrisy if not b!asrhen:y. 

It seems to me most unfortunate that 

you Christian men, whose influence and help 

the cause of Christ in our public life so sorely 

needs, should let this moie-hill block the way to 

your usefulness for the Kingdom m American 

politics. Most Sincerely Yours, 

No one can read this letter without seeing 

that it is written by one who is used to the 

pen, who writes with clearness and force and 

withal with courtesy. If he makes any 

wounds, they are those of a friend. It is a 

pleasure to meet criticism given m 

kindly spirit. 

such a 

His views on secret societies and the naming 

of the Sabbath are quite satisfactory to 

us. We have no quarrel with any one who 

calls it the Lord's Day. 

As for his views on hymns and instrumental 

music in worship he seems to leave the 

inference open that if he believed in "arguments 

based wholly on texts of Scripture," 

he would not differ so much with our conclusions. 

His view of the Bible while it is a 

startling one to those who set the Holy Scriptures 

apart from all other books, is a common 

belief among professing Christians of 

our day, particularly among learned men. 

It is the only position, we believe, on which 

the use of hymns in the worship of God can 

•be defended. 

At the same time we sorrow 

over what we cannot but regard as a form 

of unbelief which takes away authority from 

the Word of God and makes man's reason 

the rule of faith. 

This is the position occupied, perhaps unwittingly, 

by multitudes of our Christian 

neighbors, but our friend who writes this 

letter has thought out his views clearly and 

is frank enough to tell them. 

Our contention with regard to the Constitution 

he seems to feel has truth in it, but 

is after all rather a small matter, "a molehill." 

But does- not the authority of the 

\\'ord of God come in here also as a deciding 

factor If God requires us to acknowledge 

Him in all our ways, and we do not do it, 

what then Shall we regard it as a small 

matter and, because of some apparent present 

advantage, cast in our lot with those who 

decline to acknowledge him 

To say that the recognition of Jesus as 

King in the supreme law of the land is of 

little importance is to say that the oaths of 

all the officers and citizens who swear to 

the Constitution are of little account and. 

mean next to nothing. This may be true, 

but it is a severe judgment. How ever that 

may be, our oath must bind us and we cannot 

swear to carry on this governnient according 

to a Constitution that leaves out 

Jesus altogether, not while ^ê be'ieve he is 

the King of nations. 

Like the editor of the Sunday School 

Tinjes he does not seem to. take much account 

of the decision that "this is a Christian 

Nation."



Rev. J. G. McElhinney, of Sterling, tor. Rev. W. G. Robb, has had the ^^^s nol lar away, and tJiree or loar 

Among the Churches. addressed us on 'Seivice.' We must pleasure of entertaining his father "t tne eompaiiy, mîe u^nii-g i..c;.i 

REr-OKT or' C. Y. P. C. U. OP KAN- I Pian for service. for several weeks, and for a few days the rest, tooK a nae. 

SAS. II. Prepare for service. only, the following friends: jlr and tt "'^^ a day or mHny-makmg, and 

The twenty-first annual convention III. Perform the service.- Mrs. Wyman Robb, of Pittsburg, Pa., 't ended wimout an.it.jiiig naMn^s 

of the Covenanter Young People's IV. Partake of the regard of the Airs. Dora Thompson, a sister, from happened to mar tne pieasuit oi Uiti 

Christian Union of the Kansas Pres- service. Urbana, 111., ilr. and Mrs. Wm. Gar- occasion. E. G. C. 

bytery was held al Stafford, Kansas, Dr. Vr. V\'. Carithers, ot the Indian ner, of Los Angeles, Cal. They were 

August 18, 19, and 20, 1914. The mission, was present and of course ail at church on Sabbath, Sept. 13th, BILLLNGS, OKLAHOMA. 

Convention Motto for the year 1914 we could not let the opportunity pass and each returned toward their re- ^tr. Thomas Young and Miss Ruth 

OTS "Saved to Serve." This motto to hear Dr. Carithers. He spoke to spective homes on ilonday, the 14th. Jlary Abbott were united in tne 

was often referred to during the dif- us of "A Birthright Sold Too Cheap." The occasion of their visit at this bonds of holy wedlock Sepc. 2, al lue 

terent conferences and lectures which He spoke of the evils of tobacco, time was a family reunion at the home of the bride's parents, 'lhe solve 

enjoyed. As our president, Mr. especially of the cigarette. Dr. Cari- home of our pastor. enm words wnich made them "no 

\V. J, Copeland, of Blanchard, Iowa, thers to.d us, I. Every one has a more tvrain but one flesh," were 

was unable lo be present, our Vice- birthright. They might barter away THE AGED PEOPLE'S HOME AX- spoken by Rev. O. V. Beal, of the 

Piesident, Miss Vera Curry, of Win- têse rights; no difference what they XUAL OUTING. iNIethodist Church of Billings. Mr. 

Chester, Kansas, presided. In her receive they are selling them too When the matron of the Aged Pe^- and .Mrs. Thos. Young are now al 

address she sai^ "^° 5°^ J'^^^^^^ cheap. It proves to be a mess of pi^.. Home came back from her suir,- ^°^^ to their many friends, after a 

you were saêd oy tne precious Diooa jjg JJ ,j,jjgj.g .g ^j^ „^jjgj.^^.^j,^g, ,,,. , visit of a few weeks' with Mrs. 

„f rvirist' If you believe this, are +,, ^ • ,• ^ . , ^ °ier vacation, some of the members ,, , , ^. _, , 

o£ onrisi. 11 yuu ucni.ic i,uio, aio (-j^^j ^g ^ ^^^^ ^^^ repentance but ' Youngs relatives near Sopulpa and 

you serving,, for Christ died for us ^^^^^ ^^,^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^ .^ ^^ of the Home reminded her that th«..- Tulsa. 

aad we were 'saved to serve^ " A ^^^^^ ^^^ repentance. III. We are to tiad not been out for their usual jii".- The convention of the county W. 

conference on "Spirit Filled Witness- ^^.^g^^.^^ ^^j. birthright. IV. This nie. As the weather was fine, the pic- C. T. U. was held in our church Sepes" 

was held the first afternoon, i^-gggj^g ^j ^j.^ birthright must be nie was planned, with the help of the tember 10th. Dinner and supper were 

rSafoTGo'd^' w L ' L c ll ^""^^^"^^^ '° '""^ '=^^^^^^'^- House Committee; and, although at ^"^-^ ^t the church and a gold medthe 

Plan of God was discussed by -^êdnesdav evenin»- the subiect of ' al contest, which was to be held that 

Topeka. Winchester discussed "The ^b^ confer-- -as,° 'Revivals" 1. ""^^^ ^^^ ^^°^^^^ '' ' '°°^ ^"^^'^'^- night, was postponed on account of 

Qualifications of a True Wellness. ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ Revival Among the ^^^^ ^'^^ ^°^ promising, when they ^ good rain, which continued to fall 

Olathe discus-ed "How Can We Be- ^,^.^^^ People II The Refle-° Influ S°t to the street-car the mothers and all evening. The contest was held 

come spirit Filled Witnesses" The ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^ '^^^^^^ Upon^ Piety, children numbered thirteen. Friday, the ISth, and a good crowd 

next division ot bpirit lîiiea _ \mi- ^^^ ^^^ Responsibility of the Young Former experiences had shown that enjoyed the contestants' work very 

nesses, W^hy is Every Christian .,_. , ^ much 

„ J ^-u,- X- i -r. icii .--u People for the Revival of the Coven- a trin to the woods was a great ap- 

Under Obligation to Fulfill these •* « Mrs. Nancie McFarland is now at 

Conditions," was discussed by Ster- ff*-^"".'-'^^''^^•^^-^^ê Necessity ot petizer, so they came with several Kingfisher, Okla., as a delegate to the 

ling. After the appointment of the ^^''^^^g ^^ tUe Distinctive Prmci- .^ygn.gug^ baskets. They chose W'est Oklahoma State W. c. T. U. Conven- 

Committees the session was closed P^®^ ^° ,^^^^"^ the Revival in the ^.^^ p^^,, ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ Inyiting place, tion. 

by pronouncing together the Mizpah "-ojenantei cnurcn Permanent. ^j j^ 

Benediction. At eight o'clock Thurs- ^ These subjects were discussed by ""^ ^t wa not far ava,, was ght on ^^^^^ ^ ^^^^^^^ ^.^.^ ^^.^ ^^^ 

day evening we gathered together S^Perior. In the absence of Clarinda the car line, and it was well fitted ^^^ ^,^^^^ ^.^^ ^^^.^ ^^^^^^,^ ^.^^^^ 

for a social time. The entertainment the second subject was discussed by with accommodations for outing par- ^^^ brother and his family at Bloomconsisted 

of Missionary Pageants, t"-® house, Denison.. and Blanchard. ygg_ j^rid no sooner had they reached ington, Indiana, also some time al He- 

Each one of our Missions, Turkey, ^f^; ^- ^- -^^len of- Superior, address- ,_^^ ^^^,^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^.^ ^^^ Palmer, Ind,, Niagara Palls, 

China, Indian, Southern- and Jewish,, ^^VEuropeln War" Sv'R"STark a Hvely time. The matron seems lo Chicago, and other places of interest. 

were represented. Stafford repre- ^^^tûropean War. Rev. R. E. Clark, ,. , , ^- • „, Miss Alice stopped at Winchester for 

sented the Levant, Topeka represent- °t G^^^^^- ^^'^^^^^ S-êeting from the have a great deal of sunshme m ne. ^ ^^^^^,^ ^.^.^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ 

ed China, Sterling represented the college to the delegation. The disposition, and knows well how to p^^^^^,^ Convention at Stafiiord, on 

Indian and the Jewish, W'inchester session was closed by prayer. encourage it in others. Under cer- êr way home. 

represented the Southern. These The Conference arranged for ^^^^ conditions, good humor is conta Misses Lizzie and Nannie Young 

pageants were very instructive as Thursday afternoon was "The Work of ^^^^^. ^^^^ ^^^.^^^ occasion, the spir- ac-'ompanied their grandmother to 

well as entertaining. Every one the Church in the World is to Preach ^ ^j' ^^^^^j^ seemed to have taken Chautauqua, Kan., for a visit with 

seemed to enjoy them to the fullest the Gospel." I. "What should be our possession. relatives there. Grandma spent most 

extent. We believe any ot the Young aim in preaching it."—Eskridgs. qj course, there was the dinner of her time while there with an aged 

People who desire to take these mis- II. "Who should preach it."—He- g^.^^^ ^^ ^^{^^ ^^jj iêartiiy participat- brother who was quite low, but imsions 

up in this way would be greatly bron. III. "W'here it should be ed_some iq the preparation of it— proved during her stay. Mrs. Calvin 

benefitted by it. Light refreshments preached."—Kansas City. IV. "How ^^^^ j^ ^he disposal of it—and some Young and daughter Sadie spent 

were served at close of the pageants, it shouid be preached."-Quinter. Miss j^ both. As a wise leader plans a thre'e weeks this summer near Clay 

The Stafford congregation is a very Carrie McKnight of Eskridge favored campaign before he enters upon it, Center, Kan., visiting the former's 

Hospitable people and each one did us with a reading very appropriate to ^^ forethought had been used with parents and other relatives and 

tis part in making us feel welcome the session. After a short praise ser- Reference to the entertainment for friends. Mr. Sam Caskey has again 

m their mi':st. 

vice the business session was open- ^be afternoon as well as to the pro- taken up the practice of the music 

Wednesday and Thursday mornings ed. The society reporting the largest visions for the day. 

of the new Psalter with our people. 

Prjyer circles were held. We were roll was Sterling and the society re- My information as to the doings All who can attend appreciate the 

greatly helped by these throughout porting the most money raised was that day came by piece-meal, and, chance to have him instruct them. 

the whole convention. We felt that Winchester. The Iowa Presbyterial therefore, of some of the most im- Mr. Roy Craig, of Duquoin, Kansas, 

we had one of the most spiritual accepted our invitation to meet with portant events I may not have visited a while here among friends, 

conventions that we had had for ^g i^ i9i5_ heard, or having heard, may have the firstof the month. ZMr. Armour 

^^^''^- (Concluded next week.) forgotten. Of this much I can Henderson, of Clay Center, Kan., 

' -Wednesday afternoon was our full- 

assure you,, there was quite a va- made a business trip to oversee his 

*st session. The Junior Band of riety of performance. There were place here several weeks ago. ilr. J. 

Stafford gave a very interesting pro- HETHERTON, MICH. readings and recitations. Some told W. Young is in North Dakota with 

gram. Their part of the program The Misses Irene and Laura Camp- glories of their own experience— his son John, threshing. Mr. Arthur 

was closed by showing us "Our future hell returned to their work in Detroit gome, of the experiences of others. Stewart, of Winchester,. Kan., is visit- 

'Wissionaries." About a dozen babies, after a visit with home folks. Thom- There were several foot-races—prizes ing here and will probably stay some 

"foni two and a half years old and as Gray is attending high school in ^gre offered and won. Concerping time, as he soon found work. Our 

riunger, were brought to the plat- Gaylord, Hugh Harrington in Sagi- these, no mention of the time or Billings High School opened Sept. 

torm by their mothers. How many naw, Mich., Clarence Harrington in distance was made, so we will pre- 7tb. Twelve of our childi-en and 

"'''er toothersof our church are Johannesburg, and Easson McKelvey sume .that there were no records young peop'e are enrolled this year, 

'"•'in to give her baby to God as has gone to Geneva College, while broken, or bones either. There was and :\Irs. Sam Caskey and Aliss Rosa 

* Future Missionary" if God sees fit Anna Gray is teaching her first term music too, at intervals, which was Young are among the teachers. Air. 

to use- baby in the mission field of school at Vienna, Blich. Our pas- much applauded. A merry-go-round Aratthew Chestnut, Jr., wife and little

6 liiE CHRISTIAN NATION. VTol ei. 

son moved here from Nowatta, Okla., were busy about the coffee pot and Russell, now of Oneonta, to read a or Fashion Book, you can shop in 

about harvest lime and expect lo a.l that goes with it. When the sum- historical sketch of the church, which New York City, as literally and more 

make this their home. Mr. and Airs, mons for supper came around five he did. satisfactorily than if you were actual- 

Chestnut are the proud parents of o'clock, there was needed no second Rev. Mr. Pritchard spoke on "Our ly here. And for this reason that 

a fine baby girl, born in August. Mr call. The shady grove filled with Model,' using three words—Con- pictures, descriptions, and prices are 

Wylie Sc:.oles, of Clarinda, Iowa, who long tables sumptuously loaded with secration, Concentration,, Enlhu- given compactly, and explicitly, so 

spent the summer with us, has depart- an abundance of good things and sur- siasm. Rev. R. A. Blair gave a short that there is no possibility of a mised, 

after making many friends here, rounded with happy faces, was in- sharp talk on Sources of Power in take or misunderstanding. The de- 

Air. Arthur Baird, of Greeley, Colo., deed a beautiful sight. Rev. Blair congregational life. Dr. S. G. Shaw scription and your order are matters 

spent some time here in threshing sea- asked God's blessing on the gather- spoke on "Congregational Success,'- of record. 

son on their farm by town, attending to ing, and the willing young waiters saying incidentally that he had But when you order of the Charles 

the crop interest . Mr. James Dough- and waitresses saw that no one was known the congregation for thirty William Stores of New York City, the 

erty of Sterling, Kan., visited old neglected. As the sun was setting, years and eight of tne ten pastora advantages which you enjoy are such 

friends here a week or two in thresh- the happy throng gathered again on '"'ho have served the church for the ^s appeal lo every intelligent and 

ing season, as he had come to over- the green,, where Dr. Metheny led in P^st hundred years. Rev. Graham thrifty woman, whether purchasing • 

see the grain threshing on his place singing Psalms of praise to God. Dr. ^P°ê on some lessons from the past, for herself or any other member of 

near Jefferson. While we are anxious- AIcFeeters took charge of this part t"s conclusions being that the past the household. 

Iy awaiting the arrival of our called of the day's exercises. Rev. M. M. teaches that personal work and -jjere are some of the advantagespastor, 

Rev. J. AI. Rutherford, of New pearce led in prayer and speeches evangelism are what are needed. Rev. The Charles William Stores Fashion 

York, to take up the work in his new -^-gre made by Rev. R. A. Blair, Rev. •'• ^- Mahaffey, of the Bovina U. P. gook is the largest all clothing catafield, 

the middle of October, we are p. m. Wilson, Rev. M. M. Pearce and Church, made remarks, welcoming jogyg published in America, and you 

having good attendance al Sabbath Dr. J. C. McFeeters. All went home tlie new minister of Bovina, saying ^^^ j^ y,j^j,g_ 

school and prayer meeting on Sab- happy and wishing they might have "ât we are enriched by the prosper- you make your selections from 

bath days. Even the little children another one soon. ^ty of our brethren; said there was ^îj^ted photographs of the actual garenjoy 

the prayer meetings and take 

ôrk enough in Bovina for six min- ^^g^^^g^ ^^^ ^j^^ ^^^^ measurements 

part in them. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN inters; that he had been lonesome rj,^^ business done by the Charles 

CHURCH OF BOVINA GETS '''^'\'°' ^ ''^^\^''^ ^^' ^[Î'l ^^ jWilliam Stores is so large that their 

PHTT ADET.PHTA'^ ANNUAL OUT- joined m the good work by both Rev. ',,„„,,•„ •• , • , . • ^ 

PHILADELPHIA S ANNUAL OUT ^^^ INSPIRATION. ^âham and Rev. Benn,. of the Melh- ff'"^ Book is kept revised up to 

^^" ,_ , The ordination and installation of odist Church. Letters of congralula- ^^^^' ^""^ '^ "^f"°° ^^^"^ ^"'"^"ts 

On Saturday, September 19th, the ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ .^ ^^^.^^ ^^^^^^ ^.^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^.^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ you are modernly gowned and if you 

third annual outing of the Philadel- ^^^^^^_ ^^^_ ^^^^^^ ^ ^^^^^^_ ^^ j,g, ,, ^. gj^ter and A. I. Robb and tTllL'"'' "'"^ "''"' ''"'""'' "' 

phia Covenanter congregations took , „, -, , c. -^ n • others. The 133rd Psalm was sung *>JS"e. 

curred Wednesday,. Sept. 2, m con- , , ^^ o iii. wdo oiius their salei are made on the 

place at Belmont Park. The day was j> y , ^^^ ^j^^ benediction pronounced by " ®^'^^ "® ^^'^^ the 

perfect, and short.y alter midday the Election witn the one hundredth an- j^g^ ^^^^ Rutherford, of Walton, 1°"^^^ ^^"^ '^ °°t satisfied plan, and 

clans began lo gather, until over niversary of the organization of the who goes to Billings, Oklahoma, for *^^''' J-ehability and responsibility are 

three hundied were assembled on the congregation. ordination and installation October attested by the Mechamcs and Metals 

green. Each congi eg.tion was well At 9.30 Rev. John H. Pritchard. of 1st. ^f "^^f Bank, New York City; Unitrepiesenled 

including the Fourth, as ,,,j,j,g ^^^^^ ^,,g,,tor, opened the J^^ •^--tiful decorations in the ^' a^dX'mporSs a;d TTaIe2 

Rev R A. Blair fiuingly called the ^. ' , / -, ^ , church reflected the good taste and C'ty, and the Importers and Traders 

Jewish Mission. The committee had °^'^^*'^S' ^^"^ ^^^- ^- ^- ^°^^^^°^' "- enterprise of Aliss Mabel Thomson. National Bank, New York City; and 

arranged tor an interesting athle-dc Walton, conducted the examination. we have in our hands copy of an ^'^° tiy your neighbors, for in most 

meet. There were ten events: This was followed by further ques- Historical Sketch of Bovina Congre- towns and villages in America there 

Quoits, single—First place won by tioning by Rev. Mr. Pritchard in re- gallon, prepared by Mr. Andrew T. ^''e any families whose women 

2nd Church; 2nd place won by isl gard to standards of religious life; ^"^^^^l' °t Oneonta, who is now in ^°^;;^^;^:Vr ^^^^^ P^f ^^^^ ft«^ 

Church- 3d place won by 3d Church. ,^ „, ^, ...,., ^'^ '^Sth year; we also have letters garments from the Charles Williams 

vîiuiîi, ju i,.a,^,c UJ j^j^ profitableness of study and pra.v- „„„^ ,., . • , î, t^ . Stnrps 

Quoits, doub-e—First place won by ^ i o' f . read on this occasion by the Rev. A. stores. 

3d Church; 2d place won by 1st er; as to tne recognition of Christ as i. Robb, and the Rev. T. M Slater, The entire household can be clothed 

Church- 3d'place won by 2d Church, the head of the church; who consti- former pastors of Bovina, and a let- by the Charles William Stores because 

Broad jump—First place won by 1st luted the church; church government ter from the Rev. Elmer Russell, a this great Fashion Book of New York 

and 3d tied; 2nd place won by 2nd and and relation of the church to civil ^°'' °*^^"^ congregation. These are Styles contains- 

„, ,. , all so excellent as to be worthy oi 175 pages for Women, Misses and 

3Q Ilea. governmen^t, etc. Then followed a „„„i „ f„, „„., , , ,, n;-,.-\c 

Men's 100 yard dash-First place , ^ • \, , ,v, readmg, but would oc- Girls. 

1st Church- 2nd place won by ° admirable sermon by the new cupy more space than can be given 40 pages for Children. 

fl rhu ch- 3d nlace won by Sd P^^tor,, from 1st Kings, 22d chap., in this connection, and ire held un- 10 pages for the Baby. 

(;,j^^rch ' l*th verse: "What the Lord saith until our next issue. Through some 20 pages for Boys. 

Boys'' 50 yard dash-First place wen to me, that will I speak." Elder T. ^lischance of the mails,, the invita- 125 pages for Men and Young Men. 

r. -^r-A n>„„-r.i-,.9Tiri T,iaf.p wnn h^ 3rd T^ t, „ a ,.-,. a- ,. J it, tion to another former pastor, the Bear in mind that you do not obliby 

3rd Church 2nd place won Dy dra £,_ r^ ggij read the edict and the tj„ . Tir r. -d v,v a-a * i, v ^ , • . i. „ 

rL „!, '.A „io„„ -„,^T, >,-,, 9fl rhurnh i- Jl. i-u êv. W. G. Robb, did not reach him gate yourself in any way lo purchase 

Church; 3d place won by 3d cnuicn. congregation gave adherence to the . ..^„ . „ ,,i +„ „„i v j- v * 7 • . .\-u- -r, ,,• „ 

Girls' 50 yard dash-First place won ,all Rev VIr Pritchard preached a "" ^f ^°'. ^'"^ *° '^^^.^'^""^ ^^ ^'°^^ ^^ receiving a copy of this Fashion 

y, \fl rLrrh- 2d nlace won bv 2d J' i/ o^.^ P'^®^''''®'^^^ a letter in explanation, which ar- Book of New York Styles FREE. 

by 2d Church za place won oy ia sermon from the 25th verse of the „:„„j




Lesson IV. October 25, 1914. 

JESUS AND JUDAS. 

By Rev. Owen F. Inompson. 

Golden Text.—Woe unto that man throug'n 

-whom the Son of Man is betrayed.—Matthew 

20:48. 

Lesson Text.—Matthew 26:14-25, 47-50, and 

20:42. 

Times.—Âpril, A. D. 30. 

Suitable Psaims.—109, 2, 36, 52. 

Exposition.—What is the hardest thing that is 

known It is not a rock. II is not glass. It is 

not a diamond. The hardest thing that has ever 

been known is the human heart hardened by 

sin. There are many different kinds of hard 

hearts. A stone heart is the heart of a man 

who stands up straight and proud like the Kaiser 

William of Germany and the Czar of Russia. 

They will not bend down lo the poor and oppressed, 

but march right on over thousands of dead 

to the goal that they see before them. 

Jesus did not have a stone heart, for when he 

saw the poor and oppressed,, he bent down to 

them and look his place by their side and gave 

himself lo be trampled on and slain that he might 

bring them a better life than they had known. 

Then there is the hard frozen ice heart. That 

is the heart of a man who has no love for anyone 

except himself. He has no warmth in his heart. 

There is nothing there that makes him want to 

ie with others, except that it gives him a chance 

to take things from them. He is not moved by 

the sight of a mother and her babe. He does no'. 

reach out his hand when a little child looks up 

mto his face. 

In the far north there are ice flowers. They 

are beautiful from a litt'e distance, but you may 

not touch them, for they melt and break. No 

one ever thinks of taking them into their hands 

to smell the sweetness of them. They are cold 

and dead. Many hearts are like that. A heart 

can be cold and dead. A heart can lack the fragrance 

of love that draws others to it. Christ 

did not have such a heart as the ice flowers 

have. He had the fragrance that maue him attractive 

to everyone who loves such things. 

Then there are bone hearts. I read one time 

of a man who died of ossified heart. That means 

t'lat he died because his heart turned to bone. A 

disease made it do that. A bone heart, thinking 

of it in this other way, would be a heart protected 

by a hard fist. It would be a heart that 

breaks and destroys and beats down. Christ did 

not have a heart like that, for he allowed others 

to smite him with their fists and he did nol offer 

to resist them. He let others bruise his back 

and did nothing in return. He had a submissive 

heart. 

Then there are steel hearts. They are the 

ones that cut and pierce. That is the sort of 

heart that Judas had. He pierced the Master's 

heart with a kiss. Many a heart has been pierced 

by such a betrayal as that. Many a heart ha-i 

heen pierced by unkind words. A boy who forgets 

his mother; a husband who turns against 

his wife; a friend who betrays a friend—these 

have hearts of steel, for they pierce into the very 

life. 

We can hardly think what kind of a heart 

Judas must have had when he could live with 

Jesus so long and be with him so muoh and hear 

all his kind words and nave so many things done 

for him as the Master must have done for Judas 

and then at the last turn against him and betray 

him to his enemies. 

How many of vou would be willing to sell your 

faith in Christ for thirty dollars Tbat seemed 

to be all that it was worth to Judas, for he certainly 

knew th'-t he was forfeiting all his hopes 

fnr whatever there was for sinners in Christ the 

Savior. 

Whstt does Jesus the Savior mean to you 

Would you he willing to sell at any price the 

strength that has come from him in your tempta 

much. 

and Christ ed person thing be Son whieh What panionship to Wbat sciousness tion him surprised this sell what of What to rests means of that as to Man life. said, you his that the of anv altogether they at is value so means peace Woe world. They sin because If the betrayed. little price, Master are comfort forgiven 

unto way that are has when on you willing of them you that Jesus getting not comes what that It Would hope he Has is have What man then for to ought comes and they said through part of so a by lightly you his of little are eternal to meant for in whom with be need the sacrifice sorrow missing such a silver. betray 

willing from bim com 

any 

con 

not the life 

a 

But worse than that lne one who betrays the 

Master, whether il be Judas or any oiner person, 

must answer to God for his offence, and the 

penalty of such an ofience is eternal death. How 

many of us realize that the penalty of sin is 

eternal death We speak glibly or eternal punishment 

and of the torments of hell but we do 

nol realize the meaning of it, or we would nol 

speak of il in the spirit that we do. 

In the forty-seventh verse you see that the 

one wno turns against Christ must take his 

place with the rabble. Judas came with the mob. 

That is where you flnd yourself when you turn 

against Christ. You are on the devil's side then 

and il is not respectable company. 

Every person ought to have a great sense of 

their responsibility for their fellow men and for 

God. Unless you have that you are never sale 

from the temptation to betray them. A mother 

who does nol love her child and does not feel 

a sense of responsibility for its keeping is never 

safe from the temptation to leave il on some 

door step or to throw il into the river where 

many a little babe has gone. 

A person who does not have a sense of responsibility 

-for the way God is represented to men or 

for the honor of God before men is never safe 

from the temptation to betray him for what he 

can get out of it. 

Unless you realize that you are your brother's 

keeper you are in constant danger of being your 

brother's destroyer. 

The hypocrite is the child that grows into the 

traitor. A man becomes accustomed lo appearing 

to te what he is not when he is a hypocrite 

and then when the occasion comes to act the 

friend and be an enemy his conscience has come 

to the point where that is possible. 

"Then came they and laid hands on Jesus and 

untruth, steals just a little nut, disobeys just a 

little. Can Satan and Jesus live in the same 

heart, Gladys "No." Judas would not chase 

Satan right out and get back on the Jesus Road, 

look him." He saved others, himself he could so Satan look more and more room in Judas' 

not save. It is true that he could not save himself. 

heart,, and crowded Jesus out. And the boy or 

Not because he was not strong enough, girl who does nol chase Satan right away when 

but because he could not be true to himself and he tempts with his little sin, will soon have his 

his God and save himself. With one who has heart given over to Satan, and there will be no 

a character such as Christ has, it is more impossible 

to be untrue than to do the physically 

room for Jesus at all. Now Satan has taken up 

all of Judas' heart, and is using Judas lo betray 

impossible. There are some friends whom you Jesus. Would you wish to work for a good man 

trust just as implicitly as you expect the sun to or a bad one, Will "A good man of course." 

rise in the morning. Christ had the power to Could anyone be worse than Satan, Eleanor 

make the sun stand still but he did nol have the "No." Here is Judas choosing to work for Satan 

power to save his life when il would mean that 

he be untrue to himself and his God. 

rather than God, who would be so good to him. 

When Jesus and the mob reach this house 

Judas did not have true repentance at all. He they are told tnat Jesus nas been gone for some 

had remorse for his sin. He was afraid, for he hours. The other men look at Judas wondering 

knew what it was that he had done. He had the where to go next. But Judas has been with 

same sort of repentance that many rich men 

have today. They will spend half a life lime 

stealing from the poor and grinding out dollars 

from poor women and little cbildren in their 

mills, and when they have more than they can 

count, they begin repenting by giving money to 

churches and colleges and libraries and peace 

halls and philanthropies and many other places. 

That is blood money. It does nol Ijelong to them. 

It has been stolen. It was the price tnat they 

received for being traitors to all that was true 

and good and upright and Christlike within 

them. They made the sacrifice. They became 

traitors to their fellow men and to themselves 

and to God, and now at the end they think to 

make things right by returning part of the 

price. It is blood money still and millions of 

it will nol satisfy God so that they may have 

peace. 

Verse six says, "And the chief priests took the 

silver pieces and said. It is not lawful for to put 

them into the treasury, because it is the price of 

blood." If there is suph a thing as blood money 

or tainted money today, this verse certainly 

teaches plainly that it is not fitto be used in the 

service of God. 

God knew how sinners would betray and kill 

the Lord of Glory. That did nol hold him back. 

While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. 

And God commendeth his love toward us, in that,. 

while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. 

Lesson Jesus the across twigs to Today's Olives appeared of The Alvin, On today. reach Valley greatness Road the and IV. LESSON lesson what the Matt. more God table valley By October hill of sand JESUS Anna road Kidron and is plainly 26:14-25; of p^'Ie saw FOR about for tbe 25, which heaven do Pritchard up his a AND the between. than THE bridge. 1914. folks Alan the a mistake 47-50; Jerusalem Garden man JUDAS. 

sand CHILDREN. 

Christ "The travel does George. who Stand 27:3-10. too Lay for of Jesus in if went Jesus stands Gethsemane 

late. these this they off Road." Mt. lesson board never leafy wish with the of 

on the slope of the All. cf Olives, laying -Lhese 

stones around for the wail. Here is tne Valley 

of Hinnom, with its rocky sides and overhanging 

trees, below the city. 

Where did Jesus pray that long hard hour 

while his disciples slept, Helen "In Gethsemane." 

Who maue tne oargaû with ihe u..ieL 

piiests, Bud, lo give Jesus over to them for tnirty 

pieces of silver "Judas." These clothes-pins are 

lor Jesus anu nis eleven dibLipi^b lu lm vâiucn 

Wnile Jesus has been praymg In the Garden' 

Judas has gone to meet with tne chief priests, 

to plan how lo take Jesus. Kow macn money 

have they given Judas for the life of Jesus, 

Alittie "Tnirty pieces of silver." Just think oi 

it! for thirty pieces of silver Judas gives his 

heart and soul to Satan and turns Jesus over to 

be killed. This clothespin is for Judas at the 

Temple. The chief priests send this Roman 

guard with Judas and a great many Jews follow. 

These slicks are the guard and the multitude. 

What time is it, George "After one o'ciock in 

the morning." And so dark. They cany long 

poles with torches to light the way,, and swords 

and staves for fear they might haye trouble taking 

Jesus. Here they leave the Temple and 

wind their way through the streets lo tms house 

where Jesus ate his last sup,.-,er with tin disciples 

Vvas not Judas good once, Ell.= worth "Yes, 

he was a disciple." Judas hid the amc; chance 

to learn of Jesus as the other disciples. But one 

day Judas stepped off the Jesus Road. He let 

Satan in his heart just a little bit. Just like a 

boy who commits one little sin—tells one lull'* 

Jesus so many years he knows just where to 

go. He leads them down throug- the same dark 

street Jesus passed a short time before, across 

the same bridge and up to the Garden. Jesus 

can see the torchlights flickering through the 

trees, and knows they have come for him. 

Judas has told the guard that he would kiss 

Jesus so they will take the right one. Whom do 

you kiss, Mary "Folks I love." Judas comes 

up to Jesus and pretends he loves him. He 

kisses Jesus again and again as he says, "Hail, 

Master" Can Judas deceive Jesus, Elmer "No, 

Jesus knows." And Jesus says, "Friend,, wherefore 

art thou come" "Betrayesl thou the Son 

of man with a kiss" And the men take Jesus 

away to the high priest's palace. 

All the rest of the night Jesus' words burn in 

the heart of Judas. He is sorry now he left tne 

Jesus Road and gave himself up to Satan—now 

when it is too late and he has betrayed Jesus. 

Judas takes the thirty pieces of silver and 

hurries to the Temple. He findsthe chief priests 

and elders holding a meeting. These sticks are 

they. "I have sinned in that I have betrayed innocent 

blood," cries Judas. But these men do 

not care how Judas feels They have Jesus aad 

that is all they want. "What is that to us see 

thou to that," they answer Judas. He throws the 

money down on the marble floorand it rolls away 

-into all the corners. Then he rushes out. 

AVhen you have done wrong can you get away 

your from the wishes that lead ing and below. heart Would of buy we chase Stay If Montclair, Hinnom out thoughts none a him once. any mind, the we eveiy graveyard now you falls over And the will to. ache of Charles wish He and the N. little Jesus of be He in had hangs this, did chief allows J. deep going wish to runs your sin dashed Road not which never Judas end his gully. priests himself the to heart Satan know terrible as close be let the same minute to cannot Something lake pieces bury and like Satan what top did. road wickedness. 

this remain the gel Jesus' it of Judas. strangers. on Satan Gladys comes this tree away money trouble gives the his side. in Valley would reach 

rocks went. Then near. from heart way and No, our He in


Youn^ Peoole's Tnntr '^"'"'^ iustitullon and yet many and women today are those who day a father was endeavoring to 

^ CUpiC a X Upit, Christians will affiliate with a gov- ^^^.^ ^j^^sen their life's profession teach his little son the golden text 

POR OCT. 25 ernment which defies God's laws and . , , , j, û • ..u r ..u c uu .u , , . 

By Rev A A Johnston '"^J^'^ts its rightful King. We never '" ^ê early days of their youth, of the Sabbath school lesson. The 

..• • • „ „ • , think of vesting the authority of the So It IS in the Christian life. Early more they went over it the more 

The Christian and the Ballot. Luke .....,., .^ , • • .• % ^ jj.h „• j ..u ""'"^ oven di na lungcai. anu mc i^^-s^ a.i 

Parallels: Ps. 33:12; Ps. 147:20; ^^tion sprang into existence called first years of life are the best we LIGHT BOOZE 

Prov. 14:34- Is. 18:7; Is. 26:1-2- Is. the Southern Confederacy. They or- shall have. What a pity to waste n v n • 

60:12; Jer.' 7:28; Jer. 'l2:17; 'jer. ganized their government on the ter- ^^^^ ^^^ often we have heard "° ^°^ """"^ '^' 

25:12-14; Rev. 14:6-7. ^f^^y Z \ ^ ' \ T f T" °^ '''" older people say when they come ^ minister's wife had quite a 

There is no man in the United United Stales. They look our prop- ^ J^_ ^ .v, , , tu=;s!e with coffee and b^r p 

Slates who would appreciate the bal- erty, buildings and guns. We called to leave this world the only regret ûssle With coffee and her experlot 

more than the Covenanter. He them rebels and traitors. We killed they have they did not spend the ience is interesting. She says; 

would gladly take his part in the work their citizens and razed their cities, strength of their youth in the "During the two years of my 

of politics. He believes that voting No Christian doubts that the j^^^ster's service. We recall the training as a nurse, while on nieht 

is a Hiitv if thp fnnrlitinTKs aro rieht earth belongs unto the Lord. The , „ ,. „,,, ,,, ,, ... ° 

But the'b^venalter blrve:'^^^^^^^ Mils, mountains, rivers and peoples words of a dying Sabbath school duty I became addicted to coffee 

cannot swear allegiance lo a Christ- belong to Him and yet we, as a peo- teacher. How I wish I had done drinking. Between midnight and 

less constitution and still be loyal to Ple. draw up a constitution, we have more for my precious Lord." Our four in the morning, when the 

Christ, his King. taken the things which belong lo player should be that our children patients were asleep, there was 

Ever since Christ spoke to his dis- Him, je have appropriated rights ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^.^^^^ ^^ ^^ 

ciples saying,. "All authority hath and yet we make no allusion, what- , ^ ° . , . , , ,.^ ^ . , 

been given unto me in heaven and in ever, lo the supreme authority of Lord early in life. rounds, and it was quite natural 

earth" Christians all over the world Christ over us. What would you call 2. Their complete consecration, that I should want a hot cup of 

have'acknowledged Him as supreme a Chrislian who swears to support a ^ jj^s been sîd that the strongest coffee about that time. 1 could 

in every sphere of life. There could constitution which denies Christ's ^^^^ j^^ ^j^^ ^^^^^j^ j^ ^^^ ^^^^^_ ^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ 

hp Tifi sf>iPT,fP Tjithoiit Tp 

swear their allegiance to Christ, and 

euiltv' and Look at his life after his conver- begged me to leave off coffee for 

that is the political sphere. They say PeoPê or mis state are guilty ana ^ u T a ,.u ^ •,. u a ^ a u . 

in eff t -W will nol have this man u^t one day answer for permitting sion. We see him now consecrat- he feared that it had already hurt 

to rule over us. We will not have any ^^ environment lo exist, such as has gd to a new principle, a new faith, me almost beyond repair, so I re- 

Christian acknowledgment in our brought you here. This does not ex- ^ ^^^ jj^^ ^^^ ^^ j^^^ ^^^j ^^^ ^^j^^^ ^^ ^^y.^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^_ 

constitution, we will have no Chris- ^^'^j^f""" J^^^^Tfound lou gSuv energy and power No, he was lease myself from the hurtful habtian 

lest for our rulers. In this sphere ""^ ^''^°'^ ^ ^"'^y "^^^ ^°'^ y*^^ ^-^^' ^ ^, „ . u„j u.. .-f 

we will shut the door and refuse ad- ^^^ ''efore the God to whom you must Stronger than ever, for he had be- it. 

mission to Jesus Christ." This is al- answer, the people of this state also come consecrated to a higher life. "I began taking Postum "id 

most too surprising to understand, must answer at some time for the g^ jt jg true today. Let a man for a few "days felt the languid, 

when the Bible is full of commands deaths of the two men you killed, for ^^^ ^ purpose in life and let him tired feeling from the lack of the 

and warnings, warning us that the na- yo""- crime ai^d for your death. ^^^^^^ consecrated to that pur- coffee drug, but I liked the taste 

tion that will not accept Christ must —— -^ ,,, r n i j..t.x ' a f^.. 

perish. Praver Meeting Tooic '^°^^' absorbed by of Postum, and that answered for 

History is a picture gallery of '^ S r jt, and he will make his influence the bieakfast beverage all right. 

doomed nations because they have FOR OCT. 28. fgjt j^g .^jji jj^t be shaken in his "Finally I began to feel clearerrejected 

the authority of God. Moses By the Rev. J. M. Johnston. faith. He knows what he believes headed and had steadier nerves. 

went to Egypt. Daniel to Baoy'.on q^^ y p ^^ p^ ,19.9 convinced of what he After a year's use of Postum I 

Paul lo Greece and Rome,, the eaily . ^ 

disciples to Spain and Portugal, and '• Their early conversion. knows, and there he stands like a now feel like a new woman—have 

all have been destroyed because they 2. Their complete consecration, rock for the truth. He is a con- not had any bilious attacks since 

were unfaithful in the day of their 3. Their entire concentration. secrated man. What we need as I left off coffee." 

opportunity. Europe is in the vortex Psalms: 34:7-11. 25;3-6. 71 :l-5. young people is more consecration Name given by Postum Co., 

willT no Ze7rlTerL unZl ''^••^-'^- 2"^ part, 45:15-17. 127: to the principles for which we Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The 

we become Christians, officially and 1-4. stand Road to Wellville," in pkgs. 

individually. There are three reasons Passages: 1 Kings 18:12. Ps. 3. Their concentration. Conse- Postum comes in two forms: 

at least why a Christian cannot 25:7. Ps. 71:5. Ps. 71:17. Eccl. oration is not the only thing that Regular Postum-must be well 

TVod'sTaririgrrfranrthe " •^' '°- ^'='='- '^^l- Ezek. 16:60. ê need. We should have a deter- boiled. ISc and 25c packages . 

Will ot the People is made Supreme '9:20. 1 Tim. 4.12. mination to set before the would Instant Postum—is a soluble 

has />hiirch denied family. Artic'rvi be"^ lions, we 

in 

In 

the 

the^ read, given the 

Land. 

where supreme We The preamble "We church, ^''TWrcoMtitution us would state Christs the three law of the not ^^^^^^^ of the just divine dare state the headship constitution as land." to .Z^^^* truly institu- join "shaU was the God a .* surely cessful and j^^^ the vice. conversation very • 

1- 

^p^^^ other ,, 

Their 

application important capable life. The rr,, ^j^ remarked 

early 

most ^j^^j^ said One and 

conversion. 

elements seem . of successful well jjf^ "Yes, a two to third qualified," j^ in n be ^^^ men but ,"he a 

Time 

men two ^^^ sue- in he is 

the 

man sion thing they '^ who power worth ^ ^ 

things 

who concentrates lack having is upon doing ^^.^ suceeds worth concentration. 

for 

chosen ^^^ that 

which 

well. doing ^^^ all one life we 

A his thing. great 

stand. 

life is The mind ' the all profes- other it many 


and If is a quickly 

powder. 

delicious and with' is 'There's about SOc cream in cost beverage 

A 

tins. the a cup 

teaspoonful 

per Reason" and same. —sold of cup sugar, instantly. hot of for hy water both 

dissolves 

. makes Grocers. Postum. ^ and, 30c kinds „ a




baring no publishing house of ita own. it* 

memberi are advised to send their orders for 

CatecbisniSt Lesson Helps, Church and Sab* 

bath School Supplies of every descriptioa t* 

CDcPresbpUrian Boardof 

w3itf»po.r publication oraByofiu 

Wt; PhUadelptia 

Depositorie* 

N o t es 

•'•••*Dr. Sommerville announces that account will appear in our next issue. 

he will discontinue Olive Trees with 

^ Really •wonderful value 

***Elder Thomas McClosky, of the 

the December Issue. 

I for only *2.98 

Cambridge R. P. Congregation, passed 

away Saturday evening. Sept. 26, 

^ THE VERA OTtS StT--This offer 

'••*-'Ccmmunit)n was observed in ihe 

... ...— skirt, waiacand 

C^llostcomfortable, serviceable andstylish hat jS F.rst Chuic.i of tne c o > cti.iuters ot 

at nis home, in Somerville, Mass. 

Jt. Tha bottona of 

I for dress or business. iinockaboiit Felt, ^j^ PinUidelphia, on Oct. 4th, Rev. J. 

He was 72 years old. He was a man a the tunicia trimmedwicii two rows 

• flexiblesweatband, with outside silk banil, can >^X IJo.v'd 'ivted,: Ol i;ta\'.'t Kalis, assisting 

of wonderful physical strength in his Si of Dlack Herculiii braid. The front of 

f/ berolledintoscveral shapes and worn as illus ^. ' 

prime, and always a man of strong X the akirt13 trimmed with black satm- 

1' bated. Weight, 3 ozs. Sizes, 6U to yif. 'y%, 

convictions. He will long be remembered 

by Covenanters in Boston and g 30; Length 37 to 41. Tfie petticoat, of 

K covered buttons. Sizes --Waist £:.; lo 

**•• The Church will be glad to learn 

ill M;ipk, broivii and craj mixture. If j—'''*>>

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. V«l, 61. 

A NUKSE 

BECOME 



i their own homes to 

I earn SlO to S25 a 

iveek as nurses. Uur 

graduates number7,ooo 

I—a record unequaled 

by any i[i!;titution. 

bend for •'How I Rec;niie 

a Nurse"—248 

p..Kes with actual ex 

LETTERS PROM EVANGELINE ME 

THENY. 

Alexandretta, Aug. 29th, 1914. 

The mobilization of troops goes on 

here. More and more are being called 

with Mr. and Mrs. McFarland last 

month. Having completed the 

"Sketches of The Covenanters," we 

have taken up our church principles. 

A most delightful time was spent by 

all, as well as profitable. A very interesting 

discussion was held on th3 We have a New MeihotJ that cures Asthma 

Without Discomfort or Loss of Time. 

out. They have put the age up to 50. 

Their idea, or I might better say, the subject,. "Why Covenanters should and we want you to try it at our expense. 

German idea, is to have them go and not vote." 

No matter whether your case is of longstanding 


We are pleased to note Mrs. Mary 

attack Greece, and get back what they 

Beattie is recovering from her fall. is present as occasional or chronic Asthma, 

have recently lost. Our latest news Her daughter Lizzie from Philadel 

is more than a week old, and much 

phia Hosp'tal is helping care for her. 

Mr. Samuel Patterson is putting up 

periences. 48 iflus-may have happened since then. Our 

1rt1tP.1l lesson pages/ree Consul's wife is still here. Her husband 

is afraid to have her and the 

a fine pressed brick mansion opposite 

our church. They expect to have 

to iiiq'n'rers. 

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it completed late in the fall. 

boy go back to him in Aleppo, as he 

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will be ^cnt Team if Harness \ou will 21.85" enclo.se this ** Sword advertisement. 

says conditions there are very bad 

35" 

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Women were meant to he beautiful, 

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last night artillery ana ammunition 

want to show everyone at our own expense 

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effort. Happy thoughts will change 

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the face so as to almost completely 

Latalfia's quota is 5,000 men, you can 

/I'his Send free free offer trial ib too of your important method to to: neglect a 

retail cyclopedia catalogue, mailed 25 cents 

remodel it, but taste must also be 

imagine what a gathering is going on. 

single day. Write now and then begin the 

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shown in your dress so as to bring 

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method at once. Send no money. Simply 

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mail coupon below. Do it Today. 

Right size. No tines nor cliimneys. T.ight—pic!< it up, 

much jewelry is offensive, but certain 

kinds of jewelry bring wonderful 

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It has a staple 

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Graham-Beatty Wedding—New Alexandria, 

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You can have the same style apron 

with black velvet 

at knpp-leneth for your little one so 

0 and trimmed willi 

Miss C.ara Beatty, of New Alexandria, 

to Archie R. Graham, of South 

she will always look neat. Then instead 

of two clean dresses a dav, only 

0 and will be sent 

§ ba ti n messaline 

Greensburg,. was solemnized on 

two a week will keep them looking 

^^ y to you in black 

Tin "Pn *RE "l^*^ NERVOUS OP WEAK, lacking Thursday, at the home of the bride. 

iust as nice and sweet. And the beautv 

of it all is. the price is far below 

^c^ colored trim 

\ ^'' w i t h assorted 

HK H N ''i-'"iP I hen send for flee proving package The hour for the ceremony was 7 

r r\ Pi n HER CU-LPN, f'owerful Nerve Invigorator. o'clock. Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Beaver, 

what vou could make orie for yourself 

with thp same material. Be sure style—a trimmed hat that any woman 

ming. It is up.to-rlate and of charming 

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Sav

October 7, 19H. A FAMILY PAPER 11 

^Cood for SI Pair^ 

of Drafts to try and New Book on j 

Rheumatism 

When filled in and mailed to FREDER 

ICK DYER, Dept.SP41, Jackson, Mich. 

Read my extraordinary offer below. 

•Cut off here. ——^^— 

Send Today 

for this 

F R E E 

B O O K 

Tells how to 

get rid of your 

Rheumatism 

Without 

Medicine 

Witliout 

Inconvenience, 

aud Without 

Ribliing 

J iiirp / jllj One Penny. 

itheTeet My simple 

method has 

HEBRON, KANSAS. 

Our Fall Communion will be held 

le second Sabbath of October, Rev. 

G. M. Robb, of Quinter, will assist. 

The young people have held two socials 

recently, one at the Will Copeland 

home and the other at M. A. 

Black's. The Misses Ruth McMahan 

and Vida McKelvey, our delegates to 

the Young People's Convention at 

Stafford, gave an interesting and encouraging 

report and brought home 

some of the good things to the rest of 

the society. On the Sabbath before 

the meeting of the Young People's 

Convention, our pastor gave us an 

excellent sermon from Joel 2:28, telling 

us among many other things, that 

all had some work to do in God's 

vineyard, and he hoped and prayed 

that the Spirit might be poured out 

on the young people at Stafford. 

Miss Agnes Bedford has returned 

from a visit at Blanchard and Clarinda, 

Iowa, and has commenced teaching 

in the Idana school; also Miss 

Anna Cabeen, after spending her vacation 

with her home folks at Blanchard 

and with friends in Colorado, has 

broupfht comfort returned and taken up her work in 

and happiness to ^.j^g iâna school. This is their third 

ferers from this pitilesfcursTof°rheu- year there. That alone speaks for 

matism. I can send vou letters from near- their ability as teachers. At the W. 

ly every civilized country ou the globe c. T. V. meeting in August, the old 

telling of cures by ^y P'^^J}^ \°^^^jy officers were re-elected for the 'cornstage 

o£ the disease, even after30 and 40 years 

of cruel pain, and after the most expensive ing year. Mrs. John Milligan and Mrs. 

fied with the benefit 

received then 

treatinentsand baths had failed. Get my book convention _—,,,_,,, to be held at Clay i .. Center. j j i 


you 

learn 

can send 

about 

mt 

my method. I have such faith Mrs. B. W. Edd McMahan Stevenson were and elected children delein 

my Drafts that I gladly send thetn on ap- (.gg ^g ^jj County Convention held 

SEATTLE, WASH 

DENISON, KANSAS. 

One Dollar. If not, 

made a short visit recently with her 

provaltoany sufferer who writes. Just send = 

J 

A camp dinner was served out near This section of the country was 

keep your money. 

meyourname.Trymy 

/ taê your word. 

Drafts when they come, at Tabor, and Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. li'auntelroy Park,, at the rural home visited by a drought during July and 

andifvouaresatisluWn"possiWyLkesuoh77^fleri£lwere 

„ .„ ^ ,. ^ 

brother, 

Copeland 

Mr. 

delegates 

Cargill Dunn 

to the 

of 

district 

Win-onotpositivethatmy Draftsarebetterandsurer giiester. Mrs. John Greenlee and Harsons 

were present, including many now, which make it good for fall 

Mr. S. L. Sterrett. About fiftyper 

A,ugust, but we are having fine rains 

than Address: anything Frederick else you Dyer. can get Dept. tor any .SJ'41, kina ot 

of the dignitaries of the congregation plowing. 

Rheumatism, Jackson, Mich, no matter where located or how ing old friends are viSltmg and relatives her mother, in this Mrs. community. 

--y,). A „f number -r\cr,-r,ic^-r, of our i\/r..c 'people TaQ..r,o..,q have 

and friends, a bountiful dinner was Rev. Elmer Russel had a two weeks' 

severe. Send vour address on above coupon ttt 

(use Covenanter 

postal card i£ you Books prefer) for and votl'U Sale get enjoyed Wright visits of Dennison. with friends Mrs. from Bernard a served,, including a novelty in menus vacation in August, the greater part 

MyPreeBook COVENANTER andTrialDraftsbyreturn^mjil. distance 

Books, old Books Copeland during and baby the summer. Jennie are Mr. visit- and called tun flsh,or the chicken of the of which he spent camping at Arrlngton. 

Mrs. Alex. Milligan, of Santa Ana, sea. The evening was well occupied 



socially. Elder Henry Downie is un 

Our young people have again set 

Canifornia, visited with their sons, 

John and Sam, and other friends, Mrs, 

tled down to school work. Evelyn 


able on account of the infirmities of 

Root returned to Emporia for another 

Covenanters," Catechisms, "Reformed ^- ^- Hamlinton, of Miami, Oklaho- age to attend preaching services,, and 

year. Edna and Winifred Turner to 

Presbyterian Manual," "Handbook for ^' ^"^^ ^^^- ^- K- Price, of Kanorado, 

Kan., made a short visit with 

is much worse in loss of hearing. Mr. 

Young Christians," Minutes of Syn& 

Address: 

their sister, Mrs. B. W. McMahan. Mr. Bert Dodds and wife have returned 

JAMES S. TIBBY, 406 Penn BuMdln.j 

and Mrs. Wilson, of New York, visited 

for a short time with Mrs. 


Wilson's 

aunt, Mrs. John 

Sanderson. 

SHARON, IOWA. 

Mr. and Mrs. Steritt Mcllroy, of 

Miss Isabel Allen, of Pittsburgh, Olathe, visited with Mrs. Mc- 

Ilroy's sister, Mrs. Marion Stevenson, 

and other friends. Mr. Al 

Pa., is visiting In the home of the 

pastor of Sharon Congregation. Recently 

Mr. J. H. Walkinshaw and made a short visit with his parents, 

vin. Copeland, of Superior, Nebraska, 

wife, of Blanchard, la., visited Mr. and iMrs. Copeland. The Misses 

" N o A l u m " 

must be the watchword when the housewife 

buys baking powder. 

Alum is well known to be a powerful 

astringent, and should never be used in food. 

Prof. Geo. F. Barker, M. D., of the University 

of Pennsylvania, says: '^ I consider the use of 

alum baking powder highly injurious to healths 

Food economy now, more than ever, 

demands the purchase and use of those food 

articles of known high quality and absolute 

purity and healthfulness. 

Is a Pure, Cream of Tartar 

B A K I N G P O W D E R 

Contains N o 

A l u m 

Perfectly leavens, leaves no unhealthful residues, 

makes the food more delicious and wholesome. 

Chicago, is a regular attendant at our 

services, and we hope will find a Paul Coleman will assist. 

suitable business opening and remain The 'L. M. S. held its September 

in our Queen City. Miss Margaret meeting at the home of Mrs. A. M. 

Fleming will teach school on Hood's 

Shaw. There was a good attendance 

friends in Sharon and Morning Sun Edith and Beth and Messrs. Joe and 

and an interesting meeting. 

Canal, this coming term. Several 

neighborhoods. This is Mr. Walkin- f^'^nn Caskey stopped for a short visshaw's 

old home. Mr. and Mrs. Pat- it îth their sister, Mrs. M. A. Black, members of our congregation made Emma, of Topeka, have returned 

Mrs. Amelia Wylie and daughter 

terson, of Beaver Falls, Pa., who ^l»ile on their way to Kansas City. the trip to Mount Ranier during home after a visrt among relatives 

have heen visiting friends in this vi- î^s Jennie Cabeen, of Blanchard, August. Among those who reached and friends around Denison. 

cinity during most of the summer, SPent part of her vacation with her 

left recently for Kansas City, where sister, Mrs. Will Copeland. These and 

Mr. Patterson's brother lives. We any others are always welcome and 

Mrs. Sadie Greenlee has been visiting 

her mother, Mrs. Wright, and 

brothers, John and Will. 

are planning for our annual Congre- we hope they may come again. Anita 

gational Day, which will be approprl- Ida is the name of the little daughter 

A Jlr. Anderson, of Clay Co., has 

ately observed Saturday, October born to Mr. and Mrs. Lil McMahan, 

10th. 

August 20th. 

from a vacation in Iowa and Nebraska. 

Mr. Dodds 's principal of a 

school in Everett, near Seattle. Mr. 

Thompson, from our congregation in 

the top, an altitude of 14,444 feet, 

was Mr. Felix Schoder. 

Miss Agnes Clark led prayer meeting 

Thursday evening. The Sabbath 

School Association met on Tuesday 

evening, Sept. 1st, after a summer 

vacation. 

Valley Falls, Mamie Linton and Esther 

Turner to Manhattan, Mattie and 

Wallace Shaw to Holton. Others will 

probably enter school later. 

Mrs. G. C. Robb and Miss Dolly Patterson 

are both on the sick list. 

Our communion will be held on the 

last Sabbath of September. Rev. 

been looking at the country around 

Denison with a view to changing his 

location.

12 

A CATTLE THIEF'S CHANCE IN 

THE LAWLESS DAYS. 


the next shot which would be at 

the unwelcome visitor who had 

discovered their den. The contractor 

from his place of concealment 

recognized him at once as the man 

who had induced him to turn his 

cattle into this trap, and he immediately 

shot him dead in the door 

of the shack. 

Soon after this a stick was 

poked out from the opening with 

a white rag on the end of it, and 

the contractor ordered whoever 

was in there to come out with their 

hands up. One man came out and 

at the contractor's orders came 

over to him, and on their exchanging 

information, the facts as I 

have related them were brought 

out. 

As it proved, this last man was 

the cook, who was an honest fellow 

and had been employed by 

this gang under misrepresentations 

that led him to beneve they 

were honest-dealing cattle-men. 

He had not been with them long, 

however, until he found that they 

were thieves and from that time 

he was very anxious to get away 

from them, and very much afraid 

for his own life, for if those who 

had lost cattle came upon them 

he knew he would suffer with the 

rest, and if he tried to escape from 

among the thieves he expected 

they would kill him. 

The contractor got together his 

bunch of cattle and moved them 

on to Anadarko. The cook turned 

back to Texas, where he belonged, 

and worked for years o na cattle 

ranch with the man who told me 

this story, and he assured me that 

this man, who had been the cook 

for the camp of cattle thieves, was suits which cannot prove satisfactory. 

reliable, and the story true; and But this firm offers conservative cuts 

the way the land around the Mis- such as shown in their illustra 

' sion is arranged, I could see at 

tion on page 9. We have investi 

gated tbis offer before we made 

once that the stage setting for the 

it to you and now give it with our 

tragedy was complete. 

hearty approval. To have a successful 

appearance is half the battle No account seemed to be taken 

won. 

af the herd of stolen cattle. Probably 

because the cattle was branded, 

and no one cared to be found 

with a bunch of cattle that carried 

another man's brand. 

Among the duties of the earlier 

years of the Mission was the working 

of roads so that we could travel 

with loads across these valleys. 

One day, in working at a crossing, 

we had occasion to move the surface 

a little and came to an old 

wreck of a boot. Such a thing 

dated back to a time when people 

that wore boots were scarce in 

that vicinity. We looked a little 

farther and found bones that told 

us a human skeleton had gone to 

decay there. And I thought of 

this story of the cook in the camp 

of the cattle thieves, and wondered 

if these bones were all that was 

left of one of the cow-boy thieves. 

As I ate my dinner that day near 

the scene, the picture of it an came 

to me, and I wondered what had 

brought the thief to a life like 

that, and if there was a home, back 

somewhere in "God's country," 

that may have failed sadly in raising 

the boy, and yet loved him 

with an intense, continuing love; 

and if there was a mother that 

many a night wondered where the 

boy was that had gone out years 

before and had lost himself in the 

wilderness and roughness of the 

frontier. The wreck of the few 

bones that were left were only a 

picture of what it would have been 

to the mother had she known of 

what the end really was. 

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MAN 

Clothes do not make the gentleman. 

But a gentleman will always strive 

to be at least neat in his appearance, 

and this is almost impossible without 

suitable clothes. The trouble with 

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to buy a real dressy suit. The Christian 

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^ Praver Meeting Topic for November 4, 1914. Young Peoples' Topic for November 1, 1914. 

Sabbath School Lesson for NovemDer i, laii. '^ -


ly sometimes, that the Sabbath Days 

in your home are not what you 

would have them On a Sabbath 

A R O U N D T H E O L D A R M C H A I R l t ' " i t r ; ; S S Board of Pub. 


own pleasures aud speaking their f. "1200 Bible Questions," lOe, 


own words;" but with sincere Christian 

zeal will ''call the Sabbath a g. "The Bible Cateehist," lOe, 

The Tribune, Liberty, Mo. 



delight, the holy of the Lord, honor- Presbyterian Board of Pub. 

A PEOGEAM FOR SABBATH- lors, etc., etc., is certainly succeeding able," and will use the time and pa-7. A Family Prayer Circle. (Each 

AFTERXOOX.S IX THE 

HOME. 

to a marked degree in destroying the tience necessary in training tlieir 

sacredness of the Holy rest day, and children so to regard it. 

one in the family offering praver.) 

thus breaking down one of the most One of the main reasons why so 8. Beading of Good Books. (Books 

By the Eev. S. E. Greer. 

fundamental civil and religious many fail in making the Lord's Day 

Ajê you a Clu'istian father ox 

safeguards. 

in the home, a holy day, one for 

mother Do you thoughtfully scan This laxity with regard to the fun- spiritual growth and abiding Christhe 

life of your home as Christian damental things of religion, most of tian iniiuence, is the lack 'of a definparents 

need to do occasionally If necessity exist in the mind and ite program for Sa,bbath afternoon. 

so, has it not come to you piercing- heart, before it is thus manifest in At our recent Iowa Y. P. Presbythe 

life. What then is the remedy terial Convention the following 

What can we do to counteract this "Sabbath-afternoon Program" was 

state of affairs in the lives of the presented by a committee appointed 

coniing generation The remedy for that purpose. This program is 

evening perhaps, when you have lies largely with the parents in the largely made up of suggestions from 

time for a thought of your own, the home. The Christian home is, with- the practical experience of missionout 

doubt, the greatest force for aries, ministers. Christian parents, 

memory of the Sabbaths spent in 

good in the world. The home over and others who have found them 

your parental home, will startle you 

and above all other institutions is exceedingly helpful in solving the 

maybe, because of the striking contrast 

to the way in which the Sab-life. 

"The homes of our country Observe that this is only a sugges- 

the center of our social and religious Sabbath problem in their own homes. 

bath is now observed in your home, are so many streams pouring them- tive program, and that each family 

And you ask yourseff, "What's the selves into the great current of our will have to adapt it to its own parmatter" 

' "What is there lackino- in moral, social and political life. If ticular circumstances. But with 

mvhome" "Wherein lay the abid- the home is pure, all is pure." The prudence and forethought on the 

two main foundation pillars of home part of parents, teachers and others, 

ina: influence of those former Sab- .., ,,, i ' i «i.., • i i r ii x i, 

^ life are home example and home we sincerely believe that some such 

baflis".-' "I have wanted,' you authority." "If the foundations be program as this will prove surpriswill 

say, ''the Sabbath in my home destroyed, what can the righteous ingly helpful to all those who are 

to be a holy day, not a holiday, a do" "X'either the Law nor the earnestlv seeking to make the Sabda 

v for worship for spiritual Gospel can make a spiritual qhurch bath a delight; a time for spiritual 

o-rowth and Christian influence.'' nor a Christian Xation without the growth and the receiving o fabiding 

"We as a family attend church and aid of 'home authority' and 'home impressions. 

Sabbath Schoof services, yet at the example.'" Program For Sabbath-Afternoons 

close of the day there comes an in- The Sabbath problem is therefore and Evenings in the Home. 

ward conviction that there has been largely a question of home life. The 1. Family Singing. 

little, if indeed any spiritual growth, moral way of getting rid of the 9 Suitable Bible Stories. 

or lasting impressions made." The growing number of SaW«ath breakdifficulty, 

3. Eeviewing of Morning Sermon. 

we believe, will be found ers, within tlie ranks of the Chureh, -i. Bible Games— 

to rest largely in the way the Sab- is to quit raising them. The two a. A Contest in Xaming Bible 

bath afternoons and evenings are main foundation pillars of home life Characters, Alphabetically. 

spent. How often the good impres- are "home authority" and "home b. A Guessing Contest, Telling 

sions of the Sabbath morning are example." As George E. Stuart the Story of Person or Place 

dissipated and destroyed during the says, "The most dangerous sign of 

afternoon and evening. We are face the times is the growing disregard 

without Xaming. 

c. Bible Card and Block Games. 

to face with the fact that within the of children for parents and the nepast 

Reciting Catechism; Psalms, 

ten years or so, a disastrous gleet of the home life." "Anarchy Bible Yerses. 

change has taken place in the mental is not born in the Haymarket of G. Questions on The Bible. (Suggested 

attitude of even professing Chris- Chicago; outlawism is not born m 

booklets) — 

tians, toward the sacredness of the street mobs. The question of obedi- a. "Catechetical Bible Lessons," 

Sabbath day. There is a growing ence to law is settled in childhood. 

laxity of thought as to what con- The child who does not obey his 

stitutes a proper observance of the father and mother, will obey neither 

Lord's day. AVorldliness as mani- social, civil, nor Divine laws." Our 

fested in present day disregard of churches are today especially in need 

God's Holy Day is something re- of Christian fathers and mothers 

markable. Satan with the aid of who will "Eemember the Sabbath 

many nominal Christians and such Day to keep it holy," and wdio will 

agencies as autos, trolleys, trains, set up in their home life the two 

boats, amusement parks, mountain beautiful pillars of "home authoricamps, 

summer resorts, social visit- ty" and "home example." Parents 

ing, pleasure driving, ice cream par- who will not spend the sacred hours 

test of forty years. Insist on having 

e. "Books of the Bible for Be 

Hood'Sj for nothing else acts like it. 

There is no real substitute. Get it 

today. Sold by all druggists. 

ginners," 

5c, Presbyterian 

Suggested)—• 

a. The Bible. 

b. Pilgrim's Progress. 

c. Bible Stories. $1.00, Charles 

Foster. 

e. "God's Living OracleS;'' Arthur 

T. Pierson. Presbyterian 

Board Pub. 

f. "The Covenanters," 20c, by 

Eev. John Beveridge. T. & 

T. Clark, 38 George street, 

Edinburgh, Scotland. 

g. "Gordon's Quiet Talks," 75c, 

Presbyterian Board Pub. 

h. "The Psalms in Human 

Life," 35c, Thomas Nelson 

& Sons, Xew York City. 

i. "The Story of the Covenanters," 

by Symington. From 

James S. Tibby, 408 Penn 

Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 

j. "Haunts, Homes and Battlefields 

of the Covenanters." 

From James S. Tibby. 

k. "The Men of the Covenant," 

by A. Smellie. From James 

S. Tibby, $1.50. 

1. "John G. Paton's Autobiography." 

m. "Scots Worthies." 

n. ''Hurlburt's Story of the Bible." 

o. "Mv Own Life and Times," 

by Cyrus Hamlin. 

p. Any Good Church History. 

q. Autobipgra-phies of Eminent 

Christians, such as Luther, 

Knox, Calvin, Melville, Jonathan 

Edwards, Fox's Book 

of Martyrs. 

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HEALTHY PEOPLE 

Hood's Sarsaparilla surely and effectively 

removes scrofula, boils and 

Presbyterian Board of Pub., other blood diseases because it drives 

Phila., Pa., 10c. 

out of the blood all the humors that 

cause these diseases. They cannot be 

b. "Bortius' Primer of Bible 

successfully treated in any other way. 

Truths,-' 10c, J. B. Hulst, External applications for their removal 

have proven almost useless, 

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c. "Bible Quiz," 5c. P. C. Croll, 

impurities that are in the blood. 

Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pnr*" 

Lebanon, Pa. 

rich blood, perfects the digestion, and 

d. "Sacred History for Juniors," 

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above. 

This great blood remedy has stood the

October 14, 1914. 




"OLIVE TREES." 

The publication of "Olive Trees" will be discontinued 

with the December, 1914, number. 

We regret to have to sever the pleasant relations 

that have existed between us and the 

churches since 1887. But our retirement seems 

necessary and perhaps has been delayed too 

long, as in this way we have continued to hold 

a position that some one else would be better 

qualified to fill. Besides, what was recreation 

a few years ago is now a heavy tax on the fading 

energies. It is comparatively easy for a 

minister, young and vigorous, to prepare two 

or three sermons a Week, attend to pastoral visitation, 

keep up an extensive correspondence and 

also publish every month a brief report of mission 

news. But when the elasticity of youth is 

gone, and he sees a picture of himself in Solomon's 

graphic description of a man nearing the 

close of the earthly life, he is no longer able 

to pursue such a round of service. 

A few subscribers have paid in advance to 

the end of 1915, and their money will be returned 

to them. On the other hand, many 

have not paid for the current year. If, on receiving 

this informal notice, they remit each a 

dollar, we will be thankful, but, if they think 

it just to withhold what is due us, we will not 

admire their character, nor point to them as 

models of Christian integrity. 

We have discovered through the publication 

of "Olive Trees" that a large majority, if not 

ail, of the pastors of the Church are possessed 

of the missionary spirit, and take a deep interest 

in foreign missions. Witness the brilliant 

contributions with which some of them have 

enriched the columns of "Olive Trees" and thus 

inspired its readers to greater activity in evangelistic 

work at home and abroad. We thank 

them for their eontributions to the missionary 

literature of the Church, and invite them to 

urge the congregations under their oversight 

to ever-growing devotedness to the cause of 

Christ our Lord, mindful that the preaching 

of a full gospel is the divinely appointed way 

of bringing the nations of the world to His 

feet in loyal submission to His will. He wears 

the crown because He died, the just instead of 

the unjust, that He might bring us to God. 

And the aim of every faithful minister will 

be to lead men, as individuals and in all the 

associated relationships of life, to recognize and 

confess His regal claims. 

Another fact—and it is a curious one—that 

the.publica.tion of "Olive Trees" has brought 

to light is that the women of the Church are 

better informed as to its missionary operations 

than the men, and consequently more enthusiastic 

in their support. Many a time we have 

been amused by receiving a letter in which the 

writer says: "Please find enclosed a dollar to 

renew for my wife's mission news;" or "Mrs. 

~ asks me to remit a dollar for her missionary 

paper." The natural inference is that 

in the judgment of these brethren, missionary 

work is women's business, and that men are not 

supposed to take any special interest in the 

evangelization of the world. Not a score of 

years ago a consecrated woman wrote to the 

secretary of a mission board, that at a given 

date she intended to send him $20,000 for foreign 

missions. In the providence of the Mediator, 

she was called away before that date, and 

bad not made formal provision for the disposition 

of her property. Sliortly after her death, 

the administrator of her estate, and, as the 

stoiy goes, a relative, was informed of her declared 

purpose to donate that amount to the 

work of Christ in the foreign field, and a copy 

of the letter was enclosed to him in the belief 

that he v/ould hasten to carry out the wishes 

of that Christian woman. But he did not even 

acknowledge receipt of the communication, evidently 

tiying to persuade himself that the Eedeemer 

has no claim on men, however pressing 

women may feel His claims on them.—Dr. R. 

M. Sommerville, in October "Olive Trees." 

Dr. Sommerville gave the firstissue of "Olive 

Trees" (then called Herald of Mission Xews) 

to the Church in January of 1887, and the 1914 

December issue, with which he is to lay do^Ti 

the work, will complete twenty-seven years of its 

publication. The magazine has been of incalculable 

service to the missions of our Church, and 

has involved an amount of labor of which no 

one who has not had similar experience can 

form a just estimate. In 1887, when he began 

the publication of the Church's mission 

magazine. Dr. Sommerville was fiftyyears of 

age. We quote his statement of what the capacity 

of a young man of 50 ought to be: "It is 

comparatively easy for a minister, young and 

vigorous, to prepare two or three seermons a 

week, attend to pastoral visitation, keep up an 

extensive correspondence, and also publish every 

month a brief report of mission news." Let 

others remember these words, uttered by one 

who is taking his armor off. 

If "Olive Trees" can remain ia Xew York, 

it ought to be kept up, strictly as a missionary 

magazine. The Board's Treasurer is in Philadelphia, 

all the members of the Board reside 

either there or in this city, and their meetings 

BIBLE SELECTIOXS FOR THE PUBLIC 

SCHOOLS. 

By the Eev. F. M. Foster, Ph. D. 

On October 1, at Twenty-third Street Y. M. 

C. A., New York City, there was held a Conference 

on the. above matter. The meeting was 

called, as was imderstood, by committee representing 

"Council of Church Boards of Education." 

It appears thirteen of such Boards are 

in some way federated, and one of the lines pursued 

is the preparation tlirough a committee 

of Book or Bible Selections for Schools. 

The committee above mentioned called a conference 

of men, representing reform and religious 

work, to get their views on proposed Book 

of Bible Selections. This book—not yet printed 

—or even adopted, has been prepared by Dr. 

Wilbur P. Crafts, of Washington, D. C. He has 

compiled three sets of selections: One from the 

Xew Testament, a second from Old and Xew 

Testaments, and a third from the Old Testament. 

The last, as was understood, eliminated 

references to Christ, and was intended to satisfy 

the Jews. Dr. Crafts explained at length 

various plans for getting the Bible read or 

taught, in school hours and out of hours, by the 

teacheers, and by ministers, priests, Jews, etc., 

and he felt fully assured in his own mind that 

the plan of Bible selections from which the 

teacher could select, was the best of all. and 

that Jews and all cordially supported it. Xo 

sooner had Dr. Crafts taken his seat than Eabbi 

Silverman, Xew York, asked the floor. He 

spoke at some length and wholly rejected Dr. 

Crafts' statement that the Jews were in favor 

of such Book of Selections, and insisted, if the 

matter were pressed to an issue, the Jews would 

fight the case to the Supreme Court of the Hnited 

States and "would win out" because the Constitution 

was on their side; but they were willing 

to let the Bible remain in the schools as it 

is now read. 

Presently Dr. Minton, President of the National 

Eeform Association, got the floor, and 

immediately put the question in its proper setting, 

i. e.. Do we favor a Book of Bible Selections 

for reading in the Public Schools In 

are held in both cities alternately. There is calm, scholarly argument, he said, "I have very 

enough interest in mission work here to insure great hesitation in looking with favor on making 

the permanence of "Olive Trees." The men 

a Book of Selections to be read in our pub 

engaged in directing the work ought not to let lic schools. Passages selected cast a shadow 

"Olive Trees'' cease publication. When one on passages left out." He was followed by Dr. 

man alone eould call it into being, and for 27 

years after his 50th birthday, do all the work 

on it, and bear all the sacrifice, and maintain 

so high a standard of journalism and accomplish 

such a vast amount of good, and do this 

in what time he could save from the limitless 

and exacting demands of a large city congregation, 

we can not doubt that his fellow-members 

on the Foreign Mission Board will provide 

for its future; and for a memorial there .'^liould 

be inscribed upon it: "Founded by Dr. E. M. 

P. M. Wilson, who also repiesented the National 

Eeform Association. He reinforced Dr. 

]\Iinton and said: "What we wish to secure is 

the whole Bible in our Public Schools, not a 

part of it," and with Eabbi Silverman injecting 

objections and questions, things were getting interesting. 

But Dr. Wilson stood firmly on his 

ground and was presently reinforced by Dr. 

Swartz, Secretary of Xew York Sabbath Committee, 

and by the writer, who said: "Effort 

to put in Selections would finally work towards 

Sommerville." 

putting the Bible out." After one or two others 

had spoken, with Dr. Crafts elucidating and 

explaining his work by injection method. Dr. 

Eochester, of Toronto, was called on to state 

the situation in Ontario Province, which he 

did in a forceful way, saying in conclusion that 

the Government in power previously to the present 

one, had prepared a Book of Selections for 

use in the Schools, and it had already been discarded 

and the Bible itself was used. 

In the conference there were three views: 

First.—Those who would put out the Bible, 

and who wêre especially opposed to selections 

as shrewdly teaching Christianity.

Si'eond.—Those who would compel Selection,;; 

rmm tlic Word of (iod, to be read in Schools, 

inaetii'iilly saying "Tlds is the portion ot tlie 

iliblc tliat wc will agree shall be read." 

Third.—Those who insist on the whole Bible 

in the S( hools hy divine authority and right. 

The Confeienco, as the committee whieh 

calleil it intimated, was to gi\e light and suggestion 

to said committee. It is said with some 

measure of assurance, that the more forceful 

utterances, unans^wred arguments, ancl probalily 

lialancc of opinion, were, as they should be, 

against the Book of Bible Selections for the 

Pulilie Sehonls. AVliether the committee expected 

such results from the Conference is matter 

for eonjecture. 

"WHEN WE WILL NOT DIE!" 

By W. H. Morse, M. D. 

The attitude of Pope Benedict XV. toward 

Modernism would seem to admit of no discussion. 

He was made Archbishop of Bologna 

that he might deal with that which the 

Latin Church regards as a master fallacy; 

and he well fulfilled his commission. 

It is 

therefore considered obvious that that which 

characterized him in the archiepiscopal see 

will distinguish him in the pontificate. Modernism 

is inimical to his ideas of the spiritualization 

of the Church, and it is his pronounced 

purpose to spiritualize the Church. 

The Modernists, however, do not lose heart. 

Modernism has permeated the Church, society 

and the press, and it is anticipated by 

those who are identified with it that it will 

be attended with that good fortune which 

has been so fondly forecasted and hoped for. 

These anticipations have taken various 

forms, among which, and perhaps the most 

clever of all, is that of a novel which has 

appeared from a Milan press, and is having a 

phenomenal success. The author is Mario 

Palmarini, and the title is "Quando non morremo!" 

In English this would be "When we 

will not die!" The plural pronoun refers to 

the Roman Catholic Church, and as a matter 

of course, the Curia has censured it and 

placed it on the Index. 

The style is that of Edward Bellamy's 

"Looking Backward." The date is the four 

hundredth anniversary of the confirmation 

of the Acts of the Council of Trent by Pope 

Pius IV., which would be in January, 1964. 

The successor of Pius X.—Benedict XV.—is 

dead, and his successor, Leo XIV., is also 

dead. Leo has had a stormy pontificate, in 

which he has well nigh ruined the Church. 

Meanwhile, Modernism has progressed with 

steadfastness, and having invaded the Vatican, 

has overcome not a few of the cardinals. 

It is not definitely known as to who 

in the Sacred College are avowed or inclined 

to the sophism that for so long has vexed 

the Church; and, as in 1914, the tendency is 

to make light of the movement. 

The Conclave meets, and the Church waits 


with the Roman populace the annunciation 

of the choice of that body. The suspense 

is not protracted. The president of the Conclave 

totters out upon the balcony, and announces 

that Father Silvester Marca of Ancona, 

Fermo, has been elected, and has taken 

the name of Peter II. The surprise fails 

to find vent in either cheers or groans. The 

new Pope, as Father Silvester, has been 

known as a quiet, large-hearted man, living 

a simple, apostolic life, and confessing himself 

a Modernist. There are none who can 

question his blameless life, and while it is 

considered astonishing that so many cardinals 

must have been of his way of thought, 

the election is complacently received. 

Pope Peter II. is modest and unassuming, 

but from the first it i^ evident that he has a 

mind of his own, and that his mentality is 

of the calibre that does things. Upon his 

consecration he writes a letter to the King 

of Italy, which, while intensely spiritual, 

breathes patriotism and political fealty. He 

then does away with the fictionof being a 

prisoner of the Italian Government, and 

leaves the Vatican to take up his residence 

in the Castle Gandolfo, where he is surrounded 

by men of an apostolic spirit, and where 

in his consistories he confers the red hat on 

men who are Modernists. All Rome is delighted 

when he is seen driving about the 

Eternal City in his white motor car; and 

when he goes about from diocese to diocese 

in order to get to know men and things from 

personal observation, even the most conservative 

of Roman Catholics are loud in their 

applause, and express regret that for nearly 

three-quarters of a century the head of the 

Church has sequestered himself. 

Pope Peter ignores all fetters, and his conventionalities 

are anything but formal. While 

he is revolutional, he makes no claim to being 

revolutionary, and lets it be understood 

that he is actuated solely because there is a 

new volume of electricity in the air. Of the 

many reforms to which he commits himself, 

there are two which stand out most prominent 

and challenge the attention of the whole 

world. 

On the 2d June when the grand national 

festival of Italy is celebrated, he appears in 

the Piazza Venezia, where he is greeted by 

an immense crowd. Proceeding to the colossal 

equestrian statue of King Victor Emmanuel, 

where in bronze and marble the birth 

throes of modern Italy are commemorated, 

he faces the monument, instead of turning 

his back upon it, as some of his advisers 

seem to suggest, and there confers the pontifical 

blessing on the people. 

If this was surprising and extraordinary, 

far more so was the event which followed, 

when a little less than sixteen weeks later 

came the 20th of September, the anniversary 

of the firstentry of the Italian troops into 

Rome, and therefore, of the fall of the Pope's 

temporal power. As the sun rises on that 

morning, the national flag is hoisted over 

Castle Gandolfo! 

Quietly, zealously, and without faltering, 

Peter II. goes on with the renovation of the 

Church. Old and new superstitions are 

thrown aside. The rights of the laity are recognized. 

The liturgy is given in the vernacular. 

The Bible is pronounced the only 

book able to educate the people to a true 

and manly piety, and is made free to all. The 

veneration paid to the saints is rendered 

heartier than ever, but in no case does it replace 

true worship. 

The consciences of believers are placed in 

harmony with the teachings of Christ. The 

most rabid enemies of Christianity declare 

themselves won to faith in Christ. The 

Greek Catholic Church acknowledges the 

Pope. The Protestant churches return to the 

fold, and the united Church of Christ 

throughout the world, under the leadership 

of Pope Peter II., works with splendid energy 

and with a missionary purpose and zeal 

which can do no less than usher in the millenium. 

It is a vivacious novel, but it is hardly necessary 

to say that the colors are of too vivid 

dye, and that the character of Peter II. is 

quite impossible. He is nothing less than 

pantheistic, and anything else than apostolic. 

He is not shaped according to the mould of 

Christ, and such a Pope would not serve the 

nature and genius of the nations which 

Christ came to redeem. But that which such 

a Pope could not do, the Bible in Italy may 

perform. It has a mission to inspire the people 

with high and holy ideals, to point out 

the way that leads to moral greatness, and 

to generate a noble faith. 


CIYILIZATIOX WILL XOT BE EXTIX- 

GUISHED. 

There is not the slightest danger that eivihzation 

will be extinguished, whichever party is 

the victor in the great war now raging. Civilizations 

are not made of sugar or of sand. Tliey 

neither melt nor are consumed in the firesof 

battle.—Boston Transcript. 

In the Simday School Times for September 

1!', there is an article entitled "How Ancient 

Empires Fought For World Mastery." It is 

l)y Professor Melvin Grove Kyle, D. D., LL.D. 

Tho last paragraph of the article is as follows: 

"The passing away of such a people and sucli 

civilization gives a grnesorae reality to 'the 

prophecy that some day a South Sea Islander 

may sit upon the ruins of London Bridge and 

wonder concerning the ancient people who 

once lived there. Except we worship Him whose 

right it is to reign there is al)solutely nothing 

in great modern civilization to warrant th^j 

hope that it will be any more enduring than 

the Assyi'ian power at Xineveh or the Hittite 

power on the Halys." 

This article was ^\Titten before there was any 

talk of the present war otlier than lias been 

going on for vears.

October 14, 1914. ^ FAMILY PAPER. '» 

AmnnO" the Chufchp^ Thomas Lindsay and Thomas Thom- kindly and forbearing to the mistakes to express my joy that you can enter 

iÛlUllg Hit V..I11U1V.11&0* son were elected elders. and inexperience of youth, a splendid on your work at this time anew un- 

BOVIimA'S CENTENNIAL. In June, 1887, Mr. 0. B. Milligan be- group of young people who responded der auspices that augur well for the 

Historical Sketch of Bovina Congre- came pastor of the congregation and at once to every suggestion, and who future. May the blessing of the God 

gation. 

in 1888 was released. During his pas- nobly endeavored to do what the Lord of Israel be upon you as a people and 

BY A.XDREW T. RUSSELL. torate E. F. Thomson was elected eld wanted them to do. Sickness there may a faithful generation, as it rises 

The Covenanter congregation ol '^''' ^^^^^ ^^^^s later Mr. J. K. Reed was for some, and we learned more up, take the place of those who have 

Bovina, New York, was organized in ^'^^ c^'^êd as pastor. Rev Reed was than we ever taught by our visits to fallen asleep and carry on to comple- 

Anril ' 1814 with ' Andrew Thomson ^^'^'^ "^ "-^^ ° y^^^^-- being compelled tj some older in years and experience, tion the unfinished work of our fathand 

James Miller as elders. 

resign on account of ill health in 189;;. Sorrow also came when the angel ot ers. 

These men were the great grand- ^^ "^^^^ *® congregation called Mr. death called for loved ones, and we Sincerely, yours in Christ, 

fathers of some present today. They ^-^- ^°^^' '^^° ^^^ "^'^^^ "^^ °'"' y®^""' ^Ît our helplessness to aid in a sor- A. I. ROBB. 

served as elders of the congregation ^'^ ^^^^^ '^^^^^^ ^° ^° *° '"'^^'^^ ^® ^ ''°w into which we could not then Seattle, Wash., August 17th, 1914. 

for over thirty years, -Mr. Thomson missionary. During his pastorate John enter. There was happiness, too, and To the Pa-tor and Members of the 

being called home in 1849 and Mr. ^' ^^^^^^^ was elected elder. In 1897 while none of our own people were Bovina Congregation, My Dear 

Miller in 1851. The congregation had '^^^' '^' "^^' ^'^*^'' became pastor and married during that year, they did ex- Friends: It is with willing heart that 

• no settled pastor until 1820, when labored among us for seven years, and cellent work at courting and pros- I respond to your invitation to have 

Rev Melancthon B. Williams was in- ^^ '^^'^'^ ^^ ''^'^^ called to Seattle. In pects were good for pin money for a part in this glad occasion which 

stalled as pastor and was released i'l ^^^^ ^®^' ^^'' ^' ^°^^ ^°°^ ^P 'ê our successor's wife. The minister's calls you together today. However 

1823 In 1825 Rev James Douglas be-^^"'^'^ among us, remaining nearly wife was soon sized up as a safe con- far we may be separated by distance, 

gan his work among the people of Bo- ®'^^* ^^^''^ ^^^ resigning in 1913. One fldante,apparently, so the girls told however long it may be since we 

Vina as stated supply On June 13th ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^'^ congregation called Mr. their love affairs to her and she told looked one another in the face, or 

of the same year a meeting was caU- Tbomas Graham, he being the 10th only the minister. 

however many and great the changes 

ed to make arrangements for the V^^^°^ which Bovina congregation has The call of God to other work fin-that have passed over us all since I 

erection ot a church. Previous to ^^^^^^ during the past 100 years. And ished our stay while the joy of the was last among you as your pastor; 

this services had been held in James ^^^^ morning we witnessed his or- work was still new and undimmed. neither distance, time, nor circum- 

Russell's barn It was decided that 'ii'is-tion and installation as our pas- The swiftly flying years have brought stances have abated my interest or afmeetine- 

house be built of stone of *°''' ^'^ ® ^'"® ®"^® ^^^* ^°y ^^^^ every their changes. Some then in the fection for the loyal people with 

the following dimensions- 34 feet long êart as we enter this new relation- bloom of youth as well as many of whom I was in the past so happily asri 

94 fppt wide nd it had a eallerv ^îp, and though we are few in num- those of older age, have finished their sociated. I think it an exceedingly 

for there are those now livine who ^^^' ^5' ^® ®^°^ °^^ ^® whole-heart- course, and are now lying,, some in happy arrangement that your celebraremember 

of sittine in the gallerv of ^^ ^^^ loyal to our leader and ever the beautiful cemetery there in the tion of the One Hundredth Anniverthe 

old stone church This church ^^'^^ *" Jesus Christ, who gave him- mountains, some in other places, one sary of your organization as a congrewas 

situated at Bovina, three miles ^^^^ °^ "®- 

^t ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^""^^ ^^^^ across gation and your welcome to your pasabove 

Bovina Center James Russe'l Letters from Some Former Pastors, the sea, all in the silent dust await- tor who now takes up his work among 

David Ballantine and John RusseU 1221 Clay St., Topeka, Kan.. '""S the coming of the great day when you, coincide. From the point at 

took charge of the building of the 

August 25, 1914. ê shall stand together in the pres- which you stand you look both ways, 

church, which when completed was a Mr. T. D. Russell, Bovina Cente-, ence of the King. There are others forward and backward. The past and 

model church in its day. The stones N. Y. Dear Friend: I have only re- to whom the passing years have the future are brought together, and 

used in building the church were or- turned from an absence of several brought burdens that they nobly bear, m your mind today will be the 

Iglnally drawn for a school house, but weeks. I wish I had leisure to sit One, and so far as I can remember, memories of the things that have 

the district having changed the loca- down and write all that is in my heart the only one it was my privilege to been, and the hopes of those thmgs 

tion of the school house, the stones and memory concerning the good peD- '"eceive into the fellowship of the which lief ahead, • Such a two-fold 

were used for the church. The firstpie of Bovina congregation. But wi^h Church, is today the honored pastor prospect will inevitably brmg mmgled 

sermon that Mr. Douglas preached in departure to a distant land coming °f the congregation from which 1 feelings, but only such as are proper 

the new stone church was from the near, and the attendant duties pres.- ^^nt to the Seminary. Now it is to on this occasion. At the time the 

text, "The Habitation of Thy House, ing, I can only take time for a word, be your privilege, in entering upon temple was restored, the, old men 

Lord, I have loved well- Yea, in that A hundred years seems a long time the second century of your congrega- wept as they remembered the past. 

Place 1 do delight, where doth thine to look forward to, and even to look tional life, to behold again the face while the younger members of the 

honor dwell." In 1847 Mr. Douglas backward, it is not short. It is more of your pastor. One who is also to congregation rejoiced. But in your case 

^vas installed as pastor of the congr,- than the ordinary span of human life, take his ordination vows in your pres- there is nothmg to restore, there has 

sation and tor ten years he continued There is no one in your community, ence, and take you for his first love, been no break, no captivity, no sushis 

work among the people. His en- i believe, who was living when you Lest he think of himself more highly pension of your holy worship, the fire 

tire labor in Bovina covered a period were organized as a congregation. But than he ought to think. I must be si- upon Gods altar m your midst has 

of 32 years, his name becoming a God has not changed, nor have any lent about my enjoyment of his never died out, and in your case there 

household word. In 1857 Mr. Douglas of the principles of his truth either Preaching as I was privileged to hear should be a predominance of glad refi.,;„v, 

AT.- , .Li,ji,-, J I, 4.1 4.J. it a vear ago but vou who have joicmg—gladness that our Gracious 

finished his work on earth and his changed or been taken out of our '^'- "^ '•^'^^ '^&"' ""*• •'"" " ^lu, j » o 

body lies buried near the place where hands as witnesses. 

chosen him to be your pastor will un- God has already allowed you to enjoy 

he so often preached the word of In a country as young as ours, in derstand. I wish to congratulate you one hundred years of life and blesslile. 

Four years later the congrega- comparison with the old world lands, as a congregation on your felicitous mg, and that you enter upon this 

tion called Rev. J. T. Pollock, who it is matter for congratulation that choice, and I can say from my own new epoch with every hope that He 

was ordained and installed July 10, you as a congregation have been al- experience, that congratulations are who hath in the past been mmdful ot 

1861. Our present church building lowed to run out a full century of ser- no less deserved the other way. It you, will stil bless you. 

was completed when Mr. Pollock be- vice and witnessing for Christ. It is is niy earnest desire and hope, for It is specially fittingthat as a conran 

his work as pastor. Old records only a little more than twenty years which we will pray, that the great gregation you should celebrate this 

show that Mrs. Douglas, widow of our since I became first connected wi^h Shepherd of the Sheep will lead you Centennial Anniversary of your orformer 

pastor, headed the subscrip- Bovina, I remember well a long and in paths of pleasantness and peace. ganization. A whole century of 

tions tor the new church, and the chilly ride from Delhi and a good Since you were organized a hundred mercies are not to be received witt 

Rihio tv,„t 1- ^x. s, , + +!,„ „Â ^f it ry-hc vcars ago, the whole world has gone ingratitude. This is an experience not 

oible that now lies on the desk was warm supper at the end of it. trie .vâio a.^^, c o . ^ ^ ij4.v,.„ 

hpr „ift t„ iv, i- Tl r. 1 J • „ „.. ^r.^;r,r- oirôr whn forward more than in any preceding granted to every people, and to have 

Der gift to the congregation. Rev. Pol- driver was your senior elder, who^^"^ '" ,, f . , * ii,- • „;+!,„„* a,,^ 

i„„, • J ^, , T, .. .• 1, A -r \. \^ ten centuries. With the hurricane let this occasion pass without due 

lock remained three years, when he took me to his home, and if he is ••«" t-euiîico. v c ,. \,„ .,, ^„ x,„„„ 

connected with the United Presbyteri- present with you today he will not of war sweeping Europe, and many recognition, would hardly baje been 

an Church. One year later Rev. L e offense when I say that the indications of the rapidly approachmg consistent with gratitude. One of the 

Joshua Kennedy was installed as pas- drive would have been of shorter dur- consummation of the ages in the Kmg- aults laid agamst Is ael was forgetj„, 

_, ,, . 1- uii w , ,, ^, ,. .. ,„„„4. rlom of Christ, it is doublv needful fulness of the past. Nothing so helps 

ôr. The elders at that time were ation had I held the lines. At least dom of Ohr st, y ^^^^^^^^ _^ ^^^ 

James Miller. Jr.. William Thomson, i felt that way then. L d faithfu "He that endureth to present or nerves for a higher attain- 

T mas Arbuckle and David B. Rus- Sugar making and trout fishing "^'^'^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^ ,^ ^^,^,,. „^^, ,^ ^he future as the rememe1. 

Rev. Kennedy remained as pa..- were delightful recreations, smce T 'l'^J^\J ^^ congratulate you on branoe of a worthy past. And as 

to Of the congregation for 20 years could quit when I got tired, which we ^^^^J^l^' \^ faithfulness to others wil doubtless speak to you of 

drew 1 pastor. 

was 

Thomson, 

an 

During 

able 

Andrew 

preacher 

his pastorate T. 


Russell, 

faith- 

An- ways 

are 

ory 

not 

of been the 

always 

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do. 

loyal 


people, has 

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the service blue 

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and what the Lord has done for 

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6 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol ei. 

hearts will be quickened with a new the saints, she has most freely and account of the moratorium, no foreign present, but there was a threat of 

devotion to the cause tor which tne liberally given of her limited means checks can be cashed unless we pay an anti-English demonstration at 

fathers and mothers of those now liv- to the support of the Master's work; or lose seven per cent, which means Alexandretta a couple of weeks 

ing gave so unstintedly of all that she has made sacrifices that have not quite a loss. Cyprus is under mar- more ago, three weeks indeed when 

they possessed. Personally, I am very always yielded numerical prosperity; tial law and the government has fixed I figure it up, which brought the Ken 

grateful to the Glorious Head of the she has given her sons and daugh- the price of food stuffs and stopped nedys and their company down fro-n 

Church, that I was privileged to help ters to the growth of other congrega- all export. And as Cyprus can sub- the mountains, and Miss Sterrett and 

round out a part of this century now tions and to the public work of the sist for a long time on her own pro- your sister.. Evangeline are now here 

closed, and to have a part, however Church; she has even given a pastor ducts, we nope we will not be seri- Through their influence largely -x^ 

small and imperfect, in the life of this to the foreign mission field, and above ously affected by the war. The prin- were persuaded to come down from 

congregation during these years. all, she has given intercession tor cipal necessaries that are imported Guzney also, so we are all here now 

My hopes for your future are in no the work of the Lord everywhere, are sugar, petroleum and rice and except Mr. Carithers. who was to 

respect behind any that you your- What a contribution to the endov,'- matches. And of these there is a leave England for here the first 

self now cherish. I am grateful be- ment of the Covenanter Church! supply for nearly a year. The price this month with Smith and Connor 

yond expression that the Great The work of the Master steadily of supplies has not been materially They had to get out of Germany on 

Shepherd of the Sheep has sent unto moves forward. The Bovina congre- changed. short notice and short rations but 

you a pastor under whose leadership gation is still a unit in that work. Of course the French, Austrian and made it safely to London and revised 

we all trust the work will go for- There is need for the faithful main- Russian boats have stopped running, their tour to meet the new obliEaward 

with new zeal and effectiveness, tenance of the truth, and for a pray- but as the Mediterranean is kept tions. 

Mr. Graham is to be congratulated in erful watching and working for souls, clear by the French and English "Money continues 'tight' here 

your choice of him as your leader, in We are living in the time of the fleets, commerce is fairly safe, but all moratorium was declared f 

that he begins his work among you grandest opportunity for the Coven- rates are enormous. The Khedeval month and has now been conti 

at this epoch of your life in which anter Church—the opportunity to step (Egyptian) is practically the only ^^j. another month, banks being"Ilhe 

has the opportunity of laying the forward and lead the world to the boat running between Constantinople, joêd to pay only 15 per cent alt ' 

foundations of the work of another Christ. Among the beautiful hills of Smynne, Egypt and Cyprus, so our gether. I guess we all have ca h 

century, and that the times in which the Catskills. men still need the old mails come and go every week as enough for immediate needs but wll 

he lives and the place in which he time religion and the unfurling of the formerly, but they are a week longer ^^^ ^^ ^^j^ j.^ j^^^ wages' n 'd 

will do his work challenge his fullest old Blue Banner, "For Christ's Crown coming from England, as they have .^^^.^ j^^g^ without some change In 

consecration and most devoted work, and Covenant." "And let us not be to come around by sea. ^jjg situation. We are glad to h ° 

It is my sincere desire that he may weary in well doing, for in due sea- We took a short vacation in the ^^ ^^^ arrival of the North Ca of 

prove himself under Christ the very son we shall reap if we faint not.'' mountains of Cyprus this summer „. t3„- „j. •., • , . 

^. , . . . , . , i at Joeirut, with a promise of two more 

best and most acceptable and faithful You are- perhaps thinking much tc- (the firstsince returning from Amer- ^^^^ ^^ arrive in these waters J 

minister you have ever had among day of the past, and there is much iu ica). but now we are all back at work ghoyij âve said in reference to th 

you. And it is likewise my desire it to commend imitation, but the fa- and all in good health. attitude to the English has improved 

and hope that the Bovina congrega- ture is before you now, and demands i suppose you have heard from ^ great deal this week since the 

tion may now set forward upon an greater attainments and more conse- Smith and Connor, that they were in payment for the dreadnoughts reera 

of prosperity within her self and crated lives. We cannot do the work Germany the day before the war qujsioned by England has heen anof 

blessing to the community and to of the future from the level of the broke out, but got over to England nounced. But German influence is 

the world which shall continue unin- plains of the past. You know how and should be on their way back to ^ manifest here and the Germans 

terruptedly throughout the whole of broad the vision is when you stand Cyprus now. Our French master was make no effort to conceal it They 

this second century of her life. I am upon the highest of those mountains called by his country (Switzerland) jâve been training the Ottoman army 

sure this will be your record if at the there. I trust ihpt during the day and went last week." a^d now they are trying to manipupresent 

time you all enlist whole of the celebration of your centennial, CALVIN McCARROLL. jate it to their own advantage We 

heartedly in the Forward Movement you may be able to stand on the high- Latakia, Syria, Sept. 4th, 1914. j^^^g j,ggjj fortunate in being able to 

which is calling us all to a higher est peak of your past attainments and "We have received scarcely any ggj g^jj q^. teachers at Mersine exstandard 

of Christian life and of get such an inspiring vision of the mail from the United States since gmpted under the new rule allowing 

fuller devotion to Jesus Christ and possibilities of the future, that you July. The Khedival calls here each gj^ ^^ gg^^j^ ^jjurch in a mutaseraflyet 

his Covenanted Cause. 

will be filledwith zeal and enthusiasm week, and the Italian once a fort- g^ ^^^^^ jj .^^g ^^^ g^^ money to pay 

Faithfully yours in His Service. as never before. And furthermore, night. We do not suppose that Dr. running expenses we are in shape to 

T. M. SLATER. may the Holy Spirit enter your heart Balph will start until there is a bet- g^ ^êad as usual with our school 

Letter from a Son of Bovina Congre- and fill you with the love and peace ter hope of his prompt passage to our ôrk here But Miss Sterrett has degation. 

of God which passeth all understand- shores. We cannot tell how the Euro- gjîg^ j^^j \j, ^ ^ ^^^^^ ^ boarding 

Denison, Kansas, Aug. 26, 1914. ing in Christ Jesus. May this occa- pean war is going, though the Mos- g^jjool for the girls this year She 

Dear Friends and Brethren of the sion be to you something similar to lems claim every victory for the Ger- ^^gg jj^^j. .^j^j^ ^^ ^^^^ ^ j^^j.. ^^ jj.jg 

Bovina Congregation: I count it a what took place in Israel in the time mans. We are all in good health, and on her hands in case f serious 

rare privilege to have the honor of of Samuel, when he took a stone and our work goes on as usual. Miss trouble W will decid about the 

writing to you on this occasion, the set it up and called the name of it Wylie is doing well. Mobilization ^^^^ ^'^^^ ^^ Carithers'comes back, 

celebration of the one-hundredth an- Ebenezer. Like the Israelites you can still goes on apace, and all trade and v,,^ ,. . ,,. 

i A ..TTii, ii-it-ii-Tj f > ^ Out I hope we can open as usual. 

niversary of the life and work of the say today. Hitherto hath the Lord travel and building are nil. Those A T M FARI..AND 

Bovina congregation, i wish I might helped us." who left Latakia for the summer have 

have the privilege of being with you "And ye, beloved, building up your- not yet returned. Rev Edgar wa:; " 

on this occasion, but the work here selves in your most holy faith, pray- down last v.'eek." 

NEW CONCORD, OHIO. 

forbids. I shall be with you in spirit, ing in the Holy Ghost, keep your- or^r^TTT.Tir,, ,,. ^ „ 

if not in person. WTay it be to you a selves in the love of God, looking for J- ^- STEWART. Miss Jessie Wilson and Miss Leta 

time of great rejoicing. the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Latakia. Sept. 10, 1914. Thompson, the efficient leaders of our 

First of all, you are to be congratu- unto eternal life." "We were so disappointed yester- church singing, have been married related 

on securing an energetic and Your son and brother in Christ. day. The Egyptian coming direct from cently. and are making their homes 

consecrated young man for your pas- ELMER RUSSELL. Beirout. and we thought there would at Charlotte N C We wish them 

tor. The Lord has never left you . be mail, but not a single letter or pa- , . • • • . ^ . 

long without a leader. He bas shown ^.^TRACTS FROM RECENT LET ^'' ''°^ ^^^'''^- ^ «^PP°^« ^°^ ^'" ''^^'^'^'''- ^'^"^ ^'" ^^ "^'"''^ ""''' 

his loving kindness in caring for the ^^^^^^^^ '^^"^ «.i!.oi!.im i^nî- ^^ anxious about us, but all is quiet. ^° any ways. The marriage aniflock 

all these years. There have TERS FROM THE LEVANT. rpj^g roughs do not dare make any nouncements will be found elsewhere. 

been many changes, yes, the fathers (Supplied by Treasurer S. A. S. disturbance, or they will be nabbed Mrs Agnes Wilson is our new choir 

have gone, but G

October 14, 1914. 



Lesson V. November 1, 1914. 

THE ARREST AND TRIAL OF JESUS. 


Golden Text,—As a lamb is led to the slaughter, 

and as a sheep that before its shearers is 

dumb, so he opened not his mouth. Isaiah 53:7. 

Lesson Text.—Matthew 26:47-68. 

Time.—April, A, D. 30. 

Suitable Psalms.—40. 2, 118, 59. 

Exposition.—The Golden Text tells us much of 

the character of Christ. I have seen cattle led 

to slaughter and they go quietly for the most 

part, because they do not know what is in the 

hearts of men and they do not realize what is 

before them. 

How different it was with tke Lamb ot God 

when he went to his death. We are told that he 

went as one dumb. He went with closed mouth. 

He did not open his mouth to cry for help. He 

knew that there was no deliverance for him. He 

and his Father nad come to that understanding 

in the garden. 

He did not open his mouth to accuse his tormentors 

of inhumanity or ingratitude when they 

took his life in payment for his love. 

He did not open his mouth to accuse them 

before God. In his heart there was forgiveness, 

for at the close he said Father forgive them. 

He did not open his mouth to accuse God of 

unfaithfulness or forgetfulness in allowing his 

enemies to come upon him in that way. He went 

willingly and uncomplainingly. 

You will notice as you read along that it wa. 

the Christian church or the true church of that 

day that betrayed and crucified Christ. The 

Romans had nothing against him. They would 

have let him go free but for the leaders in the 

church who urged his death. 

How far can that be applied to the church and 

the leaders of the church today It seems strange 

to put up the proposition that the church is to 

blame for the dishonor of Christ, its head, when 

the church is the great body in the world whicii 

is supposed to stand for Christ and his honor before 

men. But is it not true that if the church, 

which claims something like a third of tbe population 

in its membership or two thirds counting 

adherents, were what it ought to be. this would 

be a Christian country. And the cause of Christ 

would have the first place in the national lite 

instead of being compelled to beg for a place 

and then be refused. 

If the church were what it ought to be, there 

couid be no war in Europe, for there would be 

no armies prepared or battleships, or big guns. 

They bave called it preparation for defence all 

along, but it has not proved to be that. Feing 

well prepared made them ready to jump in. 

In tbe fifty-eighthverse we are told that Peter 

followed Christ afar off. How many of us are 

following Christ afar off We like to feel that 

we are on his road and we like to be able to 

look ahead and get a glimpse of the Master. We 

hke others to say of us that we are with the 

Savior, but how selfishly we follow. We may indeed 

be on his road, but bow far we do get behind. 

It seems as though we get back so -far 

that the hills and woods get between and we 

cannot see the Master when we look for him 

and we wonder whether we are lost or not. So 

many times we look back and often we are so 

attracted by what we see there, that we start 

and unselfishness and true consecration that the 

world has ever seen. 

We ought to be careful that we do not misunderstand 

Christ when he speaks to us. for we are 

liable to make mistakes as these did. So often 

wben Christ comes to us in ways that we do no': 

understand, we think that he is wrong. We think 

that God is not being fair with us We think that 

he is unjust. We think that he asks too much. 

We think that he is too strict, and we turn against 

him and by our spirit and example we accuse the 

Lord of unworthiness and weakness and selfishness. 

It is often a wonder to us that Christ makes no 

response even as he answered nothing when the 

chief priest accused him. Men turn against him 

everywhere and nations reject bim and do all in 

their power to destroy his authority. Great organizations 

like the liquor trafiio and the social 

evil and many other forms of wickedness turn 

against Christ and accuse him of weakness and 

try to take his life. This goes on for so many 

years that we wonder that there is no more of a 

protest than there is. But that is not his way. He 

is teaching men today even as he was teaching 

them in that day that the cause of Christ is able 

to suffer and that God is long suffering to bear 

with ungodliness until the cup is full. Then when 

he time oomes we will not be left to wonder 

longer that God does not punish sin. but we will 

wonder at the destruction of the wicked. 

The sixty-sixth verse gives the formal decision 

of the council. It was not a few wicked men who 

turned against him and assasinated him. It was 

the work of the governing body qf the whole 

church. 

"Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted 

him; and others smote him with the palms of 

their hands." In every day English that means 

that they spit in his face. They hit him with 

tbeir fists and they slapped him with their hands. 

We are told farther on bow they put the crown 

of thorns on his head and hit it with the sticks. 

In Isaiah 52:14., it says, "As many were astonished 

at thee; his visase was so marred more 

than any man, and his form more than the son.5 

of men." Shakespeare must have been thinking 

of that when he wrote, 

"Kind souls! What! 'Weep you when you but 

behold 

Our Caesar's vesture wounded Look you 

here! 

Here is himself marred as you see by 

traitors." 

What a terrible thing it was for men to mar 

the face of our Lord. It is called inhuman for 

warriors to mar the face or the bodies of their 

dead foes through hatred, and how much mor 

terrible it was for them to mar the face of the 

Savior, who came to bring them life. 

His face was marred by suffering. How many 

lines there must have been in that wonderful 

face. How it must have been drawn with the 

pain, for be suffered as any of us do. 

His face was marred by sorrow. How low his 

heart must bave sunk when he looked at the 

degradation and beastliness of men who were 

made in the image of God and whom he wanted 

to call his brothers. The load of sin tbat separated 

them from God burdened his soul. 

His face was marred by shame. He was pure 

and holy, but he bore the guilt of his neoplo nnd 

it was punishment for their sin that he had taken 

as his own which marred that beautiful face. 

The shame of the convict. 

He was marred to mPTi by beins seen through 

table pile the sand for the slope of the Mount of 

Olives and stand these leafy twigs in tne sand 

for the trees in the Garden on the side of the 

Mount. Here is the Valley of Kidron with a 

piece of wood across it tor a bridge, and the sand 

sloping up again on tne other side ior the hill on 

whlcn is Jerusalem. Pile these stones around 

for the wall of the city. These boxes are 'ihe 

houses in the city. Lay these three adjoining 

and torming three sides of a square with an open 

court in me center. This is the palace of 

Caiaphas the High Priest. Tnis stick with a long 

cloth around it is for Caiaphas. He lives in this 

part of the palace, and this other stick covered 

with a long robe is for his father-in-law Annas, 

an old man of seventy years who was at one 

time High Priest. Annas lives in this part of the 

palace across the court from Caiaphas. 

These clothespins in the Garden are for Jesus 

and his eleven disciples, this crooked stick lor 

Judas who betrayed Jesus, and these other sticks 

for the soldiers and Jews who have come to take 

Jesus. Is Jesus afraid. Bud "Xo." Afier he 

has teen kissed by Judas, Jesus steps out to the 

soldiers and says. "Whom seek ye" "Jesus of 

Nazareth."' the men reply. "I am he." says 

Jesus. Wouldn't you think they would take Jesus 

away now. Mittie But the men fall backward to 

the ground. Jesus is so holy and his face shines 

so with It,, that the men are overcome. Again 

Jesus says, "Whom seek ye" Again tbe men 

reply. "Jesus of Nazareth." "I told you that I am 

he; if therefore ye seek me. let these go iheir 

way." Jesus wants his disciples to be safe. When 

the soldiers go to take Jesus. Peter draws his 

sword and cuts off the ear of one of the servants 

of the High Priest. Does Jesus need Peter to 

protect him. Mary "No." But it shows how 

brave Peter is. Jesus tells Peter to put back 

his sword, that he does not need it. If Jesus 

wants help God will send him the angels. But is 

it necessary for Jesus to die so we can be saved. 

Alvin Yes, and Jesus is willing. He touches 

the servant's ear and right away it is well. 

All the disciples now leave Jesus and run away 

as the soldiers lay hold on Jesus and lead him 

away to the household of Caiaphas in Jerusalem. 

Peter and John turn again and here they are following 

afar off. But Jesus must go alone to his 

trial and suffer a!! alone. 

First Jesus is taken to Annas, the old man. Of 

all the wicked men who ever lived. Annas is one 

of the worst. Annas hates Jesus. He asks Jesus 

questions about his disciples and what he has 

been teaching. Jesus does not answer as Annas 

wishes him to and Annas is angry. One of the 

officers seeing this, strikes Jesus hard across 

the face with his open hand. Would you be angry 

at this, Charles But Jesus speaks quietly, "If 

I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but 

if well, why smitest thou me" Now Jesus is led 

across the court to the hall of Caiaphas' palace 

on the other side of the courtyard. It is still 

night and the court is'dimly lighted. What do 

they use for lights. George -'Torches." The 

court is crowded with the noisy multitude who 

have followed the soldiers arresting Jesus. In 

the hall these sticks are the priests, the elders, 

the scribes, and many others who hate Jesus. 

Why do they hate Jesus, Ruth "Because he is 

good and they are wicked." They bring in a 

great many men to tell what Jesus has done, if 

the blind men whom Jesus has healed, and the 

lepers, and the lame, and all the sick whom Jesus 

has made well, and the dead whom he has 

baok for the city of destruction. How many 

times we go backward for a while and then how 

brought back to life, were brought in, how would 

hard it is for us to make up what we have lost. eyes of sin. They could see nothing lovely in they speak of Jesus, John "They would tell all 

We are so weak and unstable that it seems a bim. Tt was like an ignorant man finding a the good things he has done." These wicked men 

wonder that we are ever in sight of the Master diamond and flinging it away as worthless. do not bring in such people. They bring in men 

at all. It must be through his goodness in waiting 

for us, and encouraging and helping us, that that he took upon himself for us. A mother can Jesus which are not true. But no two of them 

His face was marred to the Father bv the sin as bad as themselves, who tell things about 

keens us going heavenward. 

pop guilt in ber c'îld's face. So the hpavenly tell the same thing. If a number of men said 

How many times our vision of Christ and what Father saw the guilt of tbe world in the face you had been doing a great many bad things 

he wahts of us seems so small and insignificant. of his son. 

which you had never done at all. could you keep 

We are s^feing from afar off and we do not see His face is marred to the world torlav Vv thp quiet, Gladys But Jesus never says one 

fM That pride have life words build a know "I we the MOW him glory strength Tbe terrible am read tor light' the as said. is of and it what in it false able in men, he what his roost was and that selfishness thing hy three He really to night. witnesses face. the sitting and courage way. wonderful really destroy for days." meant. 

is. We to him at and was We said, rise that accused lose the a They to blasphemy, exhibition miss that They distance I again say. much comes temple thing am seemed Christ so able accused But in just that said much from of three for to whereas of God, humility give think a us it him saying, we of could those days. close and' when who m.y 

his of 

ft 't Lesson Helen*',' fiebt. bp abused hpvp folks otr^mk way of Where Elmer, a iva


Voting Peooie's XoDIC ^^^'^^ "^''^ ^^ ^'^'^'^ °^ opportunities Xatlonal capacity we ignore all. We preachers should preach Xational 

^no .To..o^ 

'^^^^ ^°' ^°'' ^^^"^ ^°'' ^'^ "^^"^^ ^'"' practically say we will not have him repentance and recognition of Christ 

FOR NOVEMBER 1. them. The strength you have gained , , .„ , , it is now 

Rv Rpv a a TpVin=tpn „ , , to Tule ovcr US. But we are not 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. ^ one bit of work toughens your .,..,,• ^ .,. • 3. Xational Salvation. If a na 

Twelve Great Verses. XI. The fibrefor the next and harder job. We °^ly S^^^^J °f the sm of disowning ^.^^ .^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^^ 

WorK Verse. Eccl. 9:10. Roll-Call jaugh at the belief of the heathen God, His Son and His Word, but ^f repenting and turnino- froni ' 

'^®®'^''^^' that the strength of his fallen foe what about His Sabbath In many she is also in a position to accept of 

Psalms-146:l-3, 7. No. 305; 120:1-1, passed into his own soul, but there pj^^gg ^^^ j^ ^^^^^ ^^yg ^^^ q^^,_ God's mercy and be saved. How we 

^ ' ' places aiiu iii many ways uui vjuv- vjullis niciuj aiiu ue Ba\eu. HOW 

lo. 355: 125:1-5, No. 354; 119: Part ^^s truth in his crude superstition. 

No. 355: 125:1-5, No. 354; 119: Part ^^^^s truth in his crude superstition. i„„p. j. iSTa+irvn tbof !,„,. 

22, 

99 

No. 

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347; 

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76:1-2, 

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5. 

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No. 

xT^ 

202. 

ono 

Every victory over some adverse cirernment 

compels men to work on ^°rig xo see a i\ ation that has aci^, 

iNo. oil, ib.i-A, 0. i\o. /uz. Every victory over some adverse cir- PPnfpr) Divinp Târ•,^r,r, ar,A ,•„ r • 

Parallels:-John 5:17; John 6:28- eumstance makes us more fitto meet that day. In 1828 Congress passed f'!^,f P^,*^"" and is living 

29; Phil. 3:14; John 9:4; Ps. G9:9; fbo next one a law requiring the United States "'êî^^ce to the Law of God m 

„. „ . every particular. There were pe- 

Titus 2:14; Gal. 4:18; Rom. 12:11. Neither have we any right to wait mail to be carried on the Sabbath, jj^^jg j^ ^j^gjj^^g ^^ j^^.^ , , ^ 

Happy is that young man or woman for the uplifting power of inspiration, ^he easy and speedy divorce sys- so lived and we Imow how Ihe pim! 

Who begins his or her life with that There are many hours wasted, many ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ .^ ^^^^^^^ ^^.^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ J ^ 

finest of all working creeds. "What- desert periods in our life because we ,.,.,, . . -, at„i-- i f rr- •>^soever 

thy hand findeth to do, do it refused our duty since "we did not ^^'^^ ^^^ ^''^ «* °"^ ^'''- ^^^ Nation knew o His salvation. A\ hat 

with thy might." feel like it." On the other hand, we ^hat shall we say of the liquor traf- J°JdV What TbrsTiL ^l"" ^''' 

Nothing is truly gained in this may have gripped our will and begun fic that has been licensed and sup- ' ,, , ,. ^^' ^^ 

ij -*!, * • .1. • -..r 1., , pray for that time. 

world without paying the price. Would our work and as we worked the m- ported by the State, in which and by 

you be strong physically Then rig- spiration came. Just when we were ^^.j^j^j^ thousands go down every XOT DRUGS 

orously obey the laws of health and most weary and most discouraged, the •,-,,•,, i v j r>-j tj- 

„ , , , , „ . , year into a drunkards grave and ±ooa Did It. 

exercise. Would you be well equipped longed-for fire descended. Dr. John- •' ^ \fi. • i .• -i l, 

..„.,,„ ,^ .,, ^ , a bor)plp«s eternitv Alter using laxative and catharintellectually 

It will take many gon said he never felt like work. He '^ '^°P®^^^® ^^^"y• ,. ,. . % ,.,,, . 

, , . .-,-„,,., , c A- X- T -r. i^ mi tic medicines trom childliood, a case 

hours and days of weary toil. Would would always rather not. He is kith 2. >,ational Eepentance. The 4. , . .- ,- • u , . 

,,^ . , „ , , . . , , ol ciironic constipaation yielded to 

you be wealthy Then ease and plea- and kin to many of us, but "whatso- question may arise what is a Xa- the

ODtoher 14, 1914. 


was found on entering her work at 

IN ME.MORIAM. 

the University that Miss McWiliams, MRS. REV. N. K. JOHNSTON. 

:r^ N o t e s 

The Reformed Presbyterian ChnrcIi 

while studying for her A. B. degree, Mrs. Rosamond R. Johnston, relict haTing no publuhing house of ita oyrn, its 

***Communion was observed at had also done more than enough work of the laie -N R. Johnston. D.D., passed 

to her rest August 22nd, at uhe CatechismB, Lesson Helps. Church and Sab 

membera are ad-rised to aend their ordera for 

Syracuse, N. Y.. Sabbath. Oct. 4th. in History for her M. A. She will. 

Rev. John B. Gilmore of York, N. Y., however, do some research work in age of 82 years, at the home of her bath School Suppliea of every deacription to 

assisting. 

local history. 

son-in-law, Rev. T. Holmes Walker, 

Wiihcnpoon CDe presbpterian Publication 

r'UVIIVUIIVII Board orsarofita of 

Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Johnston has 

*i*On Oct. 1st, Carlyle Shields Mc- ***Dr. David G. Wylie was married 

Bld(., Philadelphia 

Depositories 

for many years been an active worker 

Lam, and William Russell Faris. on the evening of October 1, to Mrs. 

in Christ's Kingdom, both in tho;e 

were ordained to the eldership in tho Thomas, a member of the Scotch 

Barlow's Indigo Blue will not 

numerous duties which fall to tbe lot 

Barnet congregation. 

Presbyterian Church, of which Dr. 

of an active pastor's wife, and in a In use for Wty years U proof th«» i' Qnflt rtP 

Wylie was formerly pastor. Dr. John 

«**Mrs. Catharine A. Huntsman, 

more public way in the activities of (a the best. AU grocers sell It. UpUl Ul 

F. Carson performed the ceremony 

wife of Dr. William R. Hamilton, of 

tbe kingdom at large. In early life t ree Sammies Mailed «, • 

at the Savoy Hotel, tbis city. Dr. 

Pittsburgh, Pa., died after a four 

she was a teacher in the public ADAH PFRonn & CO otreaK 

Wylie is now Secretary of the 

days' illness of pneumonia, on Sabbath. 


ward was associated with her hus 

33 North Seoond St., Phlladelphli WIUIUCS 

schools of New York City, and after 

WhoUtalm DruggLU PlnthoC 

Church Erection Fund of the Presbyterian 

Churcb, administering a fund 

band in academic work in Oil City, 

***Pittsburgh Presbytery will meet of about $2,500,000. The first Mrs. 

W H a t ISc Will D o 

Pa. In later years her work lay upon 

in regular session in the Youngstown, Wylie was Miss McWilliams, the 

the Pacific Coast, where for nearly 

Thelittle matter of 15c in stamps •will bring- you the Pathflnderfor 

13 weeks on trial. ThePathflnderisanillustrated 

Ohio, church on Tuesday, Oct. 27. daughter of an Elder in our Third 

a quarter of a century she was actively 

engaged with her husband, mis- 

1914, at 10 a. m.. Eastern time.—W. Churcb. this city, and Mr. Wylie is 

weekly, published at the Nation's Capital, for the Nation; now 

T. K. Thompson, Clerk. 

a son of our Northwood congregation, 

and a graduate of Geneva Colsionating 

among the Chinese at Oakland, 

Cal. She had been connected 

inlts 21st year of i ncreasing: success. The paper fillsthe bill 

*«*Communion at York N. Y., will 

withoutemptying the pursejit costsbutSlayear. Ifyou want 

lege, being at one time editor of the 

be held November first Sabbath. Services 

every evening of the preceding 

State for many years, a part oi 

with the W. C. T. U. work of the 

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of time or money, thisis your means. Ifyou wanta pa- 

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UNION. 

Literature, and later President of the 

Your 

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Our communion on th^ lourth Sabbath 

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State Union. Her rare ability for 

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briefly—hereitis at 

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***We are in receipt of an advance 

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It was firstplanned as a Pres 

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the Master won her a place in the 

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vows always held her true to the Cov 

satisfied. Addre.ss Pathfinder, dressy model. Bx T, Mfi'l Washington. arehsnpiMirl, D.C. 

tion in Park Street Church, Boston, 

"diligent in business, fervent in spirit 

to shape of any (oot. 

October 20, 1914. 

serving the Lord."—P. J. McD. ^ZWEAK 

came, it became evident that none of 

the pastors could remain over Sabbath, 

except those of Greeley and 

Evans. The Greeley congregation had 

already decided to observe their fall 

For \Tum«u,t.)iililr

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol, 61. 

WEDDING BELLS. 

Marion Huck as best man. Then .Maurice Coleman, of New Concord, 

HOOPER—BROWNE. 

Master Walter Wilson entered car- Ohio, rendered "Love, I Have Won 

r.ving the iray wbich held the wed- You," and "Memories." Mrs. A. C. 

On Thursday evening, October 1st, 

ding ring, and then the bride. Miss Lentz rendered Mendelssohn's wedat 

the church of the Second Xew 

Jessie Irene, entered with her sister, ding march as the bridal party enter- C o w a r d 

York congregation, there was wit-Miss Nelle Wilson, as bridesmaid ed. The briae was attended by Mrs. 

Good Sense 

nessed a remarkably pretty wedding The bride wore a beautiful gown of George P. Hamilton as dame of honor. 

ceremony, tbat ot Miss Mabel Louise white, and carried white roses. The Mrs. Hamilton was gowned in white 

, -. „ „ bridesmaid's di ess was of pale blue, chiffon over messaline trimmed in 

Hooper and Alexander J. Browne. ,, ,. ^ , ^ .^ .,,.,., 

and the groom and best man wore lace and carried an armful of pink 

The ceremony was performed by Rev. ^^^^^ ^^ ^^j^^^ .^^^ ^^^^ ceremony Killarney roses and ferns tied wi h 

A. A. Samson,, assisted by Or. R. M. ^y^s used in a very impressive man- pink satin ribbon. The groom was 

Sommerville. The bride was attend- ^gr by the bride's pastor, Rev. John accompanied by his brother, Mr. A. 

ed by her sister, Miss ilary Hooper, Coleman, and Rev. J. W. Bickett, the Hunter, as best man. The bride, who 

as maid of honor; the bridesmaids groom's pastor, led in prayer. Imme- is a pretty brunette, was gowned in 

were Miss Elizabeth E. Browne, the diately after the ceiemony the bridal white chiffon cloth en train, trimmed 

groom's sister, and Miss Alice Hoop- party led tbe way to the dining room, in real lace. Her veil was worn cape 

er, another of the bride's sisters; and all enjoyed a carefully prepared effect, with a coronet of orange blos- 

.Miss Edna Kolter, of Bloomfield, N. four course dinner under the direc- soms. She carried an arm bouquet 

J., was flower girl, and Master Chailes tjon of Jlrs. Piank Blackstone and of bride roses and asparagus ferns. 

Rogers, of Trenton, N. J., was page, served by six of the bride's most in- Mr. and Mrs. Ransom entertained 

Mr. Josepb A. Burke served as best timate friends. At the close of the at a wedding supper in honor of the 

man, and the ushers were Messrs. dinner, .Miss Leta Thompson sang a bride and groom immediately after 

Alexander C. Weiger, William H. beautiful and appropriate solo, and the ceremony. A score or more of 

Montgomery, Walker S. Harmon and after congratulations the bride and relatives and warm friends attended. 

Charles Robechek. groom took their departure by auto, —Charlotte (N. C), Observer. 

Shoes were originally 

The church was handsomely and amid showers of rice and good Miss Thompson is a member of the 

elaborately decorated, and every seat wishes. They will take a short trip xew Concord congregation. 

made to protecJ: the feet. 

was fllled with guests, and many were east and return home for a short APACHE, OKLAHOMA. 

No one expected them 

standing. time before leaving for tbeir new This is the day set for the opening 

of school at the Indian Mission. 

to be comfortable and 

Both the bride and groom are home.—New Concord Enterprise. 

workers in the Second congregation. 

no one was disappointed. 

M'KEE—HUFF. 

Everyone is concerned, of course, to 

The bride bas for several years been Tbe marriage of Miss Martha Tha- see who will come and how they all Coward Good SenseShoe 

a successful teacher in tbe Sabbath 

get settled down into their woik. is the modern embodiment 

of foot protection 

school, and fbe groom is an elder 

The public school started this month. 

and was for four years Sabbath lia aicKee and iir. Carl \\ esley Hun Several of the Indian children are attending 

there. They seem to like and comforL A favorite 

school superintendent. 

took place ac the home of the bride's 

After the ceremony at the church, gianupareiiis, .ur. aud Mrs. J. A. Mca 

reception was held at the bride's ivee, buperior, Xeb., Wednesday even- 

the work well and all seem to be 

Cow ird model that constantly 

finds new wearers. 

home on Washington Heights where mg beptember IGrn, at seven thirty gives them ^^.^^ an ^^^ opportunity ^^.^^ ^^.^^^^^ to mingle ^^.^ 

the wedding feast was enjoyed while o'clock, in tbe presence of only the with _. ___^^ the white people ..„„;t_. and *„ that „;„„.i„ in 

a string band supplied delightfully ap- immediate relatives of the contractpropriate 

music; and during the even- jng parties. Rev. F. E. Allen, the 

ing there were solos and duets, and a bride's pastor, performed the cererarely 

enjoyable conversazione. mony. The bride looked very prelty 

itself is an education which the Indians 

need. The connection that they 

SOLD NOWHERE ELSE 

Tbe home reception room was fes- ju a gown of white silk crepe 

have with the whites so often is cf JAMES S. COWARD 

tooned in green, and the weddin. trimmed with pearls. After the cereparty 

stood beneath the over-spread- mony, congratulations were given to 

a wrong sort and they need to learn 264-274 Greenwicli St., N. "S. 

the other side of tne life of the white 

( NEAR -U'ARHEN STREET ) 

ing branches of luxuriant palms. -j^g happy pair and later a delicious 

people. Miss Allen, the Field Matro.-i, Ma;i Orders Filled | Send for Catalogue 

Among guests from a distance were dinner was served in courses, to the 

keeps Up the Christian training ot We Will Pay You $120.00 

cousins of the bride from Utica, N. Y., guests. The bride was the recipient 

the cbildren after they enter tbe pubtlic school. It is a consolidated sixty da,..' work. Experience not required. Spare time Man may or 

distribute religious literature in your community. 

and cousins of the groom from New- ^^ ^^^^^ beautiful and useful presburgh, 

N. Y. 

ents. The guests from out of tbe city 

woman. Opportunity Ior promotion 

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The wedding gifts were elegant and ^,^^^ ^jj. j ^ .McKee of Westboro, school and they have conveyance pro- be used 

abundant, silver and cut glass ware j^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^.j^^^ ^^^j,j-j.g ._,, ,, V,., t ., „>,_ InternationalBible-Press, 

predominating. Shortly before mid- j^^ McKee, of Lexington, Neb., aunt vided for all, but last wmter sbwou'd 

plan to be at the school houe 

night, accompanied by many good ^j ^^^^^^.j^jg .pj^g ^^.^^^ jg ^ .^^^.^ j^.^,. 

wishes and a shower of rice, the new ^^^^ young lady. For the past six or at the time ot closing, and take two IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH 

family departed, en route to Florida, ge.,,en years she has made her home ^'^^ or three of the children in with her 

where the honeymoon will be spent. ^^.^^ ^^^^ lêr grandparents, Mr. and and drive home with them. In that 

USE 

Our hearty congratulations are ex-T^jj.g j ^ McKee, two miles north she could get into their lives 


tended to tbis consecrated young ^^ Superior, Nebraska. The groom and keep them interested in spiritual 

couple, who have already demonstrat- ^^^^^ ^^^^ Blanchard, Iowa, and is and moral things that they would not A SPLENDID REGULATOR 

ed unusual ability in Christian ser- ^ prosperous farmer. Mr. and Mrs. get in school. She would often go 

vice, and whose future is bright with ^^^ j^^^ ^j^.g „ôrning on the Burlpromise, 

ington for Blanchard, and the best tbeir home and the older ones, like 

in with tnem when they reached 


wishes of their many friends go with any parents who love their children, 

WILSON—COLEMAN. ^jjem. 

would make her especially welcome 

On Tuesday, September Sth, 

as she came into the home under 

promptly at four o'clock tbe wedding THOMPSON—HUNTER. those circumstances. How's This Sometimes she 

would go with .\pacbe children to 

of 'Miss Jessie Irene Wilson and Mr. Miss Leta Thompson, of New Con- •We offer One Hundred Dollars Re their homes, and on other nights she 

ward for any case ot Catarrh tbat would be with the Comanches, and 

Maurice Noble Coleman was solemn- cord, Ohio, and Mr. Louis J. Hunter, 

cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh 5^ ^^^^f. ^-^y gjjg âs able to give the 

ized at the bride's home on Maple of Charlotte, N. C, were wedded at 

Cure. children what they were missing by 

avenue, New Concord, O. 

the home cf Mr. and Mrs. Ira Parks 

F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. ^^ j^^^ ^^^ jjiggi^n SChOOl. 

The house was decorated with Ransom, 208 West Sixth street. Tho 

We, the undersiprnetl, have known FT- cj „ '" 

white and gold. 

Just before the ceremony was performed by Rev. W. chenev for the last 15 vears. and believe hirn When one gets into the conndence

October 14, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

B A R G A I N S 

Don't Miss This Chance 

Ladies 

Trimmed 

Hat 

at 

$1.99 

moving pictures. Ihey acted out 

some siory unaer the airection ot ine 

white men, picturing tue lue ot tne 

Indians years ago. 'iney received two 

dollars a day each, lor turnishiug 

their share of the tun. That is good 

wages lor an Indian, especially when 

the work was so much to their liking 

as that would be. 

Down at To-wak-a-nie's camp lait 

week there were two little children 

who were in need of care that the 

ones who loved them were not ab'e 

Sp. 103—1 bis to give. It was a large camp and the 

charming model flies were very bad and conditions m 

1^ 

breathesof Paris. were not such as any one wouM 

It has a staple recommend for such cases. One of residence in the city after their summer 

at Long Beach. Mr. McGaw is en in the church. 

pronounce it one of the best ever giv 

sh ape covered them was a little girl two years old. 

with black velvet She has been sick for some time and ^)usy with his fall campaign in beha'f The program began with a sons 

jo and trimmed with ulcers have formed in her mouth so of Christian Education in our public by the Ray Quartette, which gave us 

^ batin messaline that she cannot eat. She had not schools; a much needed work in California. 

Mrs. Like has returned from in any line of work will do. We then 

an example of what perfect harmony 

0 and will be sent eaten for nine days, her mother 

0 to you in black said. She was very weak and the her visit to relatives in Seattle. She had a reading by Hazel Lewis, which 

\ » with assorted lines of the poor drawn little face reports a day's rough weather, but told us now much we were spending 

•^!>> colored trimming. 

It is up-to-date and of charming was a boy perhaps a year or two oldto see Mr. James McCartney, if We are now treated to a song by Dor 

showed how she suffered. The other she is a good sailor. We are glad for laces and how little for missions. 

styie-a trimmed hat that any woman er. He bad Indian sores on bis neck, Beaver Falls, with us again. His othy Stewart, then Lowell Duguid of 

will be well pleased with. Special $1.99 and his neck and head were swollen daughter Margaret, delayed by a Fremont, gave us a sermonette on 

RED BLANKETS-$1.99 Per Pair so, that he looked like a little hunched-back 

dwarf. He walked about as is expected soon. Miss Sarah Boyd, livered and right to the point. Rosa 

heavy snowfall in Yellowstone Park, missionary work wbich was well de 

though the least jar gave him pain. who has been spending her summer mond McNaughton entertained us 

These need the care of the Great in Hemet,. is home and welcome. Mrs. with a song, accompanied by violin 

Physician, and perhaps they will McClement is visiting among relatives 

in Iowa We hope to see her had been asked to recite, , delightc 

and piano. Mrs. Mary McTaggart,. who 

Sp. 102—These blankets represent soon be taken into his bands, where 

the highest standard of blankets, a they will have his loving care. Such back before long. Mrs. J. C. Robb,. the audience by prefacing her reading 

with a reproduction of some 

perfect wool finish and is a. very attractive 

and serviceable blanket— ferent meaning to Christians than to and friends through the Church, is things she had heard at Chautauqua. 

things as these ought to have a dif 

who has been visiting many places 

one that is sure to please you. White, those who have no hope in Christ. also home. We like his warm handshake. 

Miss M. Caskey has returned strumental solo on our new piano, af 

Lucile Speer now gave us a hne in 

gray and tan, full size. Special $1.99 Every such case is an opportunity 

per pair. SEND YOUR ORDER TO to use our faith and to draw us into to her position in the Polytechnic ter which Foye McNaughton gave us 

DAY, DON'T WAIT. 

the presence of the Heavenly Father High School, Cafateria Miss Edrina an interesting and instructive address 

Fall and Winter Catalogue of General 

Merchandise of Every Descrip 

only for tbe Mission people here, but work in the Beaumont High School, gave his fine oration on the subject, 

in prayer. Such cases as these are not Robb has returned for her third year's on the I. W. W. Brock McNaughtoa 

tion consisting of 1000 pages is now tbey are for the whole Church,, and where Mr. C. C. Dodds is principal. "The Night brings out the Stars," the 

ready and is Free to You. 

everyone who cares that the little The Bruce family have been ill, but quartette sang. A collection of $9.00 

Just send your name and address ones suffer, should have compassioti, are reported better, with the excepwation of Mr. Bruce., who finds it hard we had had an intellectual feast. 

taken, and we went home feeling 

on a postal card and this wonderful and be drawn closer to the Savior 

book showing shousands of IVIoney through such thoughts and feelings. to regain his strength. The pastor 

Saving Bargains will be sent to you 

AN INTRODUCTION. 

The workers are all here and ready and son, Raymond, spent part of his 

by return mail entirely Free. Address 

At one time a certain Soap and 

to start into the work. Miss Wickerham 

from Northwood will have tbe of the San Gabriel River, trout-flsh- 

vacation on a trip at the headwaters 

S.W. MERRILLCO., 1161-1175 B'way, NewYork. 

Perfumery manufacturer in this country 

offered a vanity box, as he called 

school in connection with their Mission care of the children. The two White ing and enjoying the rich mountain 

but let the children go to the government 

schools, and they have had 

it, for ten cents to all who would 

boys from Winchester are also new scenery and atmosphere. J. A. Bows 

write him. This box contained a mirror, 

small can of talcum powder, tube 

in the work here. Paul will have and Howard Boyd came a few days 

great difficulty in counteracting the charge of the dairy work and other later with their cameras, and got 

influences that the children come under 

there. They are anxious now to 

of tooth paste and a cake of perfumed 

things too numerous to mention. some of the finest specimens of 

soap. The box was worth at least 

Boyd, his older brother, who was in photographs, which they have added 

have all the children directed toward 

the school here when they are 

25 cents, so he lost money on each 

Geneva last year, has been promoted to their already large collection. The 

individual sale. But as a result he is 

on account of his good work in the trip over the mountains and up the 

Within reach. Especially are they interested 

in the Fort Sill Apaches who 

selling more of these articles separately 

than any other house in the 

Geneva Glee Club, and now holds one cool mountain streams wath many 

of the most important positions in fordings, is a rare treat. The Sabbath 

have come from their church to ours, 

country. All he needed was this introduction 

of his goods. After that 

the State of Oklahoma. In fact, he school is preparing to make Rally 

and others who have not yet united is the Chef at the Mission and is filling 

the position from door to door. school,, which has been growing of 

Day count for the benefit of the 

with our church. 

the soap, etc., sold itself. A similar 

There are two great advantages in 

offer appears in this week's paper^ 

If you could see some of the big late, under the efficient work of the 

having the children in the school 

The Best Jewelry Company, Dept. 19, 

brown tender roosters he sets up be-superintendentfor us—tender after they have come missionary, and a contest of the 

Miss Caskey, the 

bere. It is so much better for the 

Chambers St., New York, have a set 

children themselves, to be under 

of ear-rings which they offer for 20 

through his hands but somewhat superannuated 

before—your mouths Missionary Society contributed $75.00 

"Reds" and "Blues." The Women's 

Christian instruction when they are 

cents, the true value being from 50 

young and their characters are forming. 

What they get now, means more 

cents up. This house is an old and 

would water as ours do and you to the China Relief fund, and $10.00 

reliable one, but they seek your trade 

would be willing to pronounce him— to the campaign for Dry California. 

than what may come later. Then it 

by mail. They are therefore making 

the cook—worthy of the honor of his It would be hard to find a more liv, 

gives the Missionaries a stronger hold 

you this special offer in order to introduce 

their goods. They also mail 

name. 

interesting Missionary Society in the 

on the parents, for Indian parents Things are well with us. Come Church. 

are iust as much bound up in their 

you their catalogue, which will be of 

down and see us and you will go 

children as any white parents are. 

RAY, INDIANA. 

great help to you later on. If you' 

away enlightened and satisfied. 

They often camp at the Mission, liO 

We are sending an item from our like the ear-rings you will write again. 

I they can be near them, and tbat 

home paper, to show you how one They do not pester you with letters. 

brings them into constant touch with 

LOS ANGELES, CAL. committee entertained the Missionary All the Soap manufacturer needed' 

the people here. 

Los Angeles congregation expects Society. Those who attended the program 

given by the R. P. Missionary these people need is to have you see 

was to have you try his soap. All 

âst week a camp of Kiowas down to observe tbe Lord's Supper Oct 

east ot Mount Scott, gave a dance for 11, Dr. A. I. Robb to assist. Dr. J. S. Society Friday evening, arranged by these ear-rings, they leave the rest 

a movin picture outfit. When they McGaw and family have taken up Rena, Paul and Ruth McNaughton,. to you. 

bad finished tbat, they moved over 

tn Medicine Park, on Medicine Creek, 

and gave another exhibition for the 

4^ 

N O A L U M 

R O Y A L B A K I N G P O W D E R


REPORT OF C. Y. P. U. OF KANSAS. Scripture verses, not less than fifteen 

(Concluded from last issue.) in number, of which the members 

, Thei following resolutions were shall commit one verse each week until 

adopted: 

they are able to recite all of these 

That during the coming year we verses, together with the place where 

make a special study of that part of they are found. 

the Covenant of 1871, included in our The resolution committee were F. 

pledge. Tbat for the first Sabbath E. Allen, Vida Cathcart and Mary 

of each month, beginning with 1915, Lyons. 

in place of the regular topic, we study 

a clause of the pledge, one clause 

for each month: 

That during the coming year each Sterling; 

society send -out literature on the evils 

of secretism, the corruption of worship, 

and the relationship of the 

Christian to the nation. 

That • each society arrange a conference 

on the harmfulness of the 

use of tobacco, with special reference 

to the cigarette. 

That our members be encouraged 

to practice freedom in relating personal 

experiences, especially with 

reference to Jesus' sustaining power, 

and willingness to answer prayer. 

That the members of each society 

be encouraged to form a prayer 

circle, or circles, where such do not 

already exist. 

That each member be urged to prepare 

for himself, a definite prayer 

list, including tbe names of any concerning 

whose soul's welfare he or 

she is interested. 

That in those societies in which 

the members have not largely attended 

classes for the study of "How to 

do Personal Work for Christ,." tbe 

pastors of such societies be requested 

to prepare a list of classified, apt 

The officers for the coming year 

are: President, .Mr. John Gault, Sterling; 

secretary,. Mrs. Arthur L. Dill, 

vice-president. Mr. Wylie 

Redpath, Olathe; treasurer. Miss 

Vida Cathcart, Kans. City. 

Miss Bell Edgar, of Sterling,, received 

flrst place, and Miss Mary 

Cabeen, of Blanchard, won second 

place. This is Sterling's second year 

to receive the trophy. Rev. J. D. 

Edgar, of Stafford, gave the farewell 

address,, leaving the thought with us 

to be willing to make a sacriflee, 

Jesus left a better home than we 

have, came to this earth and made a 

sacriflee for us. Are we willing to 

live; are we willing to die for him' 

Are we going to perform the service 

he has for us, when we go to our 

homes 

The convention was closed with 

prayer by Dr. Carithers, and the praying 

together the mizpah benediction. 

The Stafford people took us to their 

homes for the night, and breakfast. 

At noon and in tbe evening, we were 

served in the dining room of the 

church. It was not their fault if we 

did not have a good time and if we 

did not get acquainted with each 

other. 







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NATIONAL REFORM 

COLLECTION. 

Synod has named the sum of Six Thousand Dollars as the amount 

and the first Sabbath of November as the day for the offering for 

National Reform. It is perhaps needless to say that the full amount 

is needed; very much needed, indeed. In addition to its constant 

stressing of the fundamental principles of Christian civil government 

The National Reform Association is vigorously pushing the Christian 

crusade against Mormonism, the campaign for the Bible in our 

public school, and of late a peace propaganda based on the principles 

of the Prince of Peace. The European war has furnished a new occasion 

for the advocacy of national reform principles. Not since the 

birth of the association has there been as great an opportunity as at 

present to urge upon peoples everywhere the duty of nations to submit 

to the sceptre of Him -whose right it is to rule and reign. Now 

is the 'time of all times for those who want the cause of national reform 

to succeed, to give largely and Hberally of their means for its 

furtherance. In this crisis hour of the world's history, the association 

seeks specially to fulfill its mission. Reader, what will you do 

to help 

James S. Tibby, Treasurer, 408 Penn Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

THE LORD'S DAY ALLIANCE COLLECTION. 

The Lord's Day Alliance of Pennsylvania, Robert L. Latimer, 507 

Mutual Life Building, Philadelphia, Treasurer, appeals to the Christian 

people of Pennsylvania for contributions for its campaign, in 

view of the assembling of the 1915 Legislature, the State election being 

near at hand. A Philadelphia paper is now conducting a postal 

card canvass for Base Ball on Sabbath, and the anti-Sabbath law 

element is pressing for repeal of the present good laws protecting 

the Sabbath. 

I 

NATIONAL W. C. T. U. CONVENTION. 

The National W. C. T. U. Convention will meet in Broughton's 

Tabernacle, Atlanta, Georgia, November 12 to 18. Many matters 

of universal interest will receive attention, as National Constitutional 

Prohibition, the Anti-Polygamy Amendment to the Federal 

Constitution, International Peace, etc. 

Sabbath, November 8, will be World's Temperance Sabbath. 

•• — ^ — ^ • ^ — ^ ""T^ ,, J.. rr.„„!„ f^,. -Mnvprnhpr 11 1914. Young People's Topic for November 8, 1914 

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through. The table was covered 

THE PEACE-PACT. A PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY 

with Indian curios, shoes, jewelry, 

Tbey were foes as tbey tell in that 

Going home Betty and I talked 

frontier fight. 

MEETING. 

nose-rings, toe-rings, and other it over, how we could do the same 

They were friends as they lay with By V. F. Penrose, 

objects, borrowed from boards or in the way best suited to our society. 

We should not have their 

their wounds unbound, 

Author of "Opportunities." friends. She had a set of pictures 

Waiting the dawn of their last morning-light. 

"We are to have a progressive 

alcoves, nor space for so many lit 

from The National Geographic 

It was silence all, save a shuddering 

Magazine carefully cut out which 

missionary meeting the twentytle 

tables for the cups of tea which 

sound 

she handed around for inspection we all enjoyed after our travels, 

Prom the souls of the dying that seventh. Will you lend us " 

while describing some of the cuanrios before us. 

offer as if by magic; but we must 

which the hostess seemed to 

rose around; 

the leader telephoned me. 

And the heart of the one to the other "But -what is it" 

Tinkle, tinkle, and a bell summoned 

us from those five minutes we too will show foreign lands, by 

imitate. And at our next meeting 

As closer'they drew, and their arms ;'' really do not know. It is an 

enwound, 

original plan by one of our mem- to the Chinese table, where the permission of the deviser of "progress," 

Miss Kershaw, South Am 

"There will be no war on the Other bers, but she is keeping it secret." 

guide in Chinese costume was 

^^'^^•" 

"Certainly I will do what I can 

most enthusiastic over China and erica taking the place of Moslem 

As the souls of the dying mounted for you; perhaps I might call her 

all she had studied about it during lands. 

liish 

up and talk things over as to what 

several weeks. She had been to 

It seemed they could hear the long , ^ a i • • 

One hour covered the whole 

J 

gj^g wants. As I am now missionfarewell! 

land, Elmendorf's, I think, and we discussed the novelty and suc 

some of the pictures on that great thing except the social tea, when 

Then together they spake, and they ary chairman for my own society, was brimming over with information. 

Five minutes sped very fast, ing. 

cess of this truly progressive meet 

questioned why— 

might I come and bring two or 

Since they hated not—why this evil ^-j^^gg qJ ^^jy mission-study class" 

^«*®^^- ^^ ^ "Yes, indeed, do come." 

Can not more churches study 

And neither the Prank nor the Gei- ' , , , , 

up why and how to improve their 

man could tell 

Three of my class, who had been 

Wherefore themselves and their coun- most enthusiastic over "The Call 

trymen died. 

of the World" and were also help- 

But thes said that Hereafter in . .^ ^^^ ^^^. ^^^^ ^^_ 

peace they should dwell— . . . . 

"There will be no war on the Other ceptance to the invitation, and we 

Si(ie." all proceeded to the Wakefield 

. , , ^, J.. „, p.^ Church, Germantown, on the 

pletely covered with her veiling referred us to it in fine fashion. 

garment, cap sewed to the voluminous 

folds of sheeting, and face to keep on reading about "her 

Each guide said she was meaning 

covered with a shorter piece that country." It had awakened new 

had embroidered holes to see 

and we were sorry when the tinkle 

announced the second five 

minutes over. 

But Persia, Syria and Mohammedan 

peoples were just as interesting, 

and the black Persian outdoor 

costume with its long white 

interest, and made each land absolutely 

real. 

missionary meeting for no one 

need ever have a missionary meeting 

that in any way needs the reproach 

of being termed dull. 

It would be quite possible to 

veil was a marked contrast to India's 

white "extinguishment" that 

take only one land, and have a 

.A.S they languished there on that field ' ' 

phase of work at each table. Medical 

missions, educational, evan 

accursed 

twenty-seventh with curiosity fulstood 

next (the indoor costume is 

With their wounds unbound, in their ly aroused. 

regular ballet-dancer style, and no 

gelistic, press, industrial, all could 

mortal pain. Blessed be curiosity. It can do American woman could appear in be made real by means of pictures 

>aake one to the other, "I faint from j. ..u- u it. it), and we found again new interest. 

Dolls from Persia were on 

or objects, if one just begins to 

-«is.c uiic , great things when properly harthirst! 

, , . . 

take thought, and studies the 

And the other made answer, "What nessed, and this time it surely was her table, showing plainly the indoor 

and outdoor types of dress. The National Geographic Maga 

missionary magazine as well as 

drops remain 

SO. 

In my water flask thou shalt surely At first there seemed no differ- More than fifty years ago the old zine. The Missionary Review of 

^^^^^- ence from other meetings I had Shah had visited Europe. He had 

As he lifted the flask the other re- ,, . , „ 

the World offers constant thrills 

been so much delighted with the 

jjg^ attended there when the speaker 

of interest and stimulation for 

"I pledge Side!' thee in this till we me^t of the day. The regular business ballet there that on his return such occasions. Everyland has 

again— 

had followed the devotional exer- home he had ordered all his women, 

high or low, rich or poor, many secular magazines, for the 

suggestions; so, in fact, have 

There will be no war on the Other ^j^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^.^_ 

sionary interests had rapidly and throughout his empire to discard 

And it 

was 

came 

fanned, 

to pass as the night wore stepped pointedly to the followed front. one another. 


their long, modest dress and don 

So 

.... 

tbat 

. ^.f^ 

visions 

..r. 

were 

X. 

theirs, 

11 *i, 

(yet 

• 

not 

„,-.,, Then In her the hand originator was a of thick "progress" bunch 

That 

from 

fever 

sleep,) 

through all their veins => t- & the many skirts of ballet type. 

of red cards, or what She proceeded 

to explain that she would 

DO YOU SUFFER 

And each was flown to his own 

Africa and Japan were the remaining 

tables, half an hour suf 

FROMJACKACHE 

loved land. -< * * . ... 

But, rousing again, one murmured, S've each one a calendar card with ficing for the moving from table 

"Thy band! 

a number on the back. These were 

When your kidneys are weak and 

to table, and each "native" guide 

Thou art my brother—naught shall di- home-made red cards cut the dey^^^' 

^ sired size, with a foreign picture 

torpid they do not properly perform 

having her own method of information. 

Thus Japan had prepared 

their functions; your back aches 

Something went wrong * * - but 

. . . on each and a little red calendar, a regular itinerary, and as a special 

point was reached would hand 

understand, _ ' 

There will be no war on the Other tied with red ribbon. We were out the Geographic picture that il 

and you do not feel like doing much 

of anything. You are likely to be 

despondent and to borrow trouble, 

just as if you hadn't enough already. 


Side." 

to walk past in single file from 

lustrated it most cleverly. 

The old reliable medicine, Hood'%. 

L'ENVOI. 

left to right, and as we got our 

Comrades of peace, we can give but ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ p^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ Africa wore merely as an overdress 

a costume from the Congo, 

Sarsaparilla, gives strength and 

As we 

tone to the kidneys and builds up 

our tears • î. i , • 

human look tide oti - the * waste * 

ber. 

the whole system.. 

of the m the alcoves bearing our num- 

Yet forever one cry so haunts my Number 3 we had, Betty and I; 

decorated with cowries, not attempting 

any more realistic repre 

combination of roots, barks and 

Hood's Sarsaparilla is a peculiar 

ears— 

so we went at once to a table 

There will be no war on the Other 

where stood a woman in the white 

sentation. She had a map of Africa 

on the wall back of her, 

herbs. No other medicine acts like 

Side! 

—Edith M. Thomas, in X. Y. Times. 

Mohammedan garb of India, com 


it, because no other medicine has the 

same formula or ingredients. Accept 

no substitute, but insist on having 

Hood's, and get it today.

October 21, 1914. 




WAR—WHAT FOR 

Political and military writers have 

been 

insisting that the present war in Europe was 

inevitable. 

argument is wrong. 

Their conclusion is right; their 

There is only one fun 

are sent to the gallows, or the electric chair; may he take part in the singing When a 

damental reason for this war, or any other, 

they are committed to prison for long terms. meeting is opened with prayer, perhaps reading 

of the Scripture, and hymns are sung, it 

and that is sin. Specially is that the case 

The pursuit of happiness also has its limitations. 

The only right recognized in human is evidently the thought of the hymn singers 

in this war where other grounds are so difficult 

to find. The nations have sinned in 

or divine law is to obey. Each man is under 

obligation to keep the law; he is not un 

may think of the hymns, most of the churches 

present that praise is meant. Whatever we 

the sight of God and he is allowing the insane 

ambition of men to work out the divine 

judgments which in some way and at 

der obligation to live. The governments think that they can praise God with them. 

of Europe are insisting on the obligation of If one joins in with them in what they consider, 

and call, the praise service, he is un 

some time had to come. David was offered 

their subjects to die. Has the nation any 

his choice of three judgments—war, famine different ethical code than the citizen Obedience 

to law may demand the death of the service as do the others. The thought in his 

derstood by all to be joining in the praise 

and pestilence—and war seemed, to the man 

who knew, the worst of all. The horrors 

of war in the time of David must have been 

mild compared with what may be seen these 

individual. There may be cases where divine 

justice demands the death of the nation. Its 

sacrifice may make for the welfare of humanity 

mind is not readable by others. Therefore a 

Covenanter joining in such service is understood 

by all present to be using the hymns 

weeks in the fieldsof France. 

and the glory of God. Self sacrifice in praise. He has, as far as those present 

Nor are the neutral nations innocent of 

the sins which led to this war. AH humanity 

is partner in the guilt and needs repentance 

is the divine law, not self preservation. Men 

are to save their lives by losing them. The 

nation is subject to the same law and the 

are concerned, destroyed his witness for the 

exclusive use of the Psalms in praise. 

If the Sabbath is to be kept holy to God, it 

to avoid a like judgment. National same God. It is the neglect and denial of does not seem that entertainments are prop 

pride is one of the most common forms of 

national sin, and America has its share. 

this fact which has made comparatively futile 

the deliberations of the Hague Tribunal. 

er, or that one should join in holding them. 

This refers to the whole day. We do not 

It is reported that with the coming of war An individual can not serve the highest ends find any part specified as common. The 

the empty churches of Berlin were filled while considering his rights. The same is Catholics hold that after the mass in the 

with worshippers. The Czar has prohibited true of the nation. Austria claimed that mornings, entertainments are in order, but 

the sale of the liquor, vodhka, one of the her action against Servia was to save her Catholic views do not appear sound to most 

chief sources of national re-venue, and is considering 

life, and in saving it she is running a tre 

Covenanters. So far, at least, we have not 

making the prohibition permanent mendous risk of losing it. The only inalien 

accepted certain hours of the Sabbath as can 

on account of the immediate benefits observed. 

able right of an individual, or of a nation, onical and others as uncanonical, whatever 

God is calling the nations to humil 

is to obey the law of God. The man or that would mean. If, therefore, a Covenanable 

nation that loses life, in this way the same 

iation for sin. 

It was fitting that on a recent Sabbath 

the churches of the land should be called 

by President Wilson to prayer. That is the 

strength, the "hope, of the nati'on. It is 

the masked battery against which the strongest 

battalions march in vain. It is the armor 

which the largest shells can not penetrate. 

The one counselor that we do hear of any 

monarch calling on for advice is God. Austria 

asked Germany before sending the(war 

uhimatum to Servia. The Kaiser consulted 

his General Staff. When God is left out of 

tite Department of State he can not be 

counted on in the Department of War. God 

is saying to the neutral nations, "Except ye 

repent ye shall all likewise perish." In no 

corner of the earth are the people altogether 

clear of the guilt, or the present penalty. "Be 

wise, 0 ye kings; Be instructed ye judges of 

the earth. Kiss the son, lest he be angry 

and ye perish in the way." 

have to live." Bethmann-Hollweg declared 

in the Reichstag that the attack on Belgium 

was injustice, but justified the act on the 

ground of military necessity for the protection 

of Germany. Jefferson wrote into the 

Declaration of Independence that the inalienable 

right of man are life, liberty and 

the pursuit of happiness. The courts of 

both heaven and earth deny Jefferson's claim. 

Too infrequently in our country criminals 

shall save it. 

MAY COVENANTERS SING HYMNS 

That depends. There are two possible ends 

in singing hymns and no more. One is for 

the entertainment of men and the other for 

praise to God. Wherever and whenever one 

sings hymns in pubhc or in private,it is 

meant to serve one of these ends. Now it is 

clear to those who read hymns thoughtfully 

that many of them were not intended by the 

writers to be used in praise to God, often the 

singers do not have that thought in mind. 

The most popular hymns of the time would 

not be classed as hymns of praise. They are 

that it is praise. Even the hymns which find 

place in the church collections have very 

many titles which the compilers put in under 

protest as being unsuitable for the purpose 

of the book. Most intelligent churchmen lament 

the trashiness of their collection. 

This question is mooted. If one who believes 

in the exclusive use of the Psalms in 

praise to God is in a service where hymns 

are sung which he would not class as praise, 

THE RIGHT TO LIVE. 

When a man is doing something which 

he can not otherwise justify he insists, "I 

have to live." When a government takes 

an action which is unjustifiable by divine 

or human law the declaration is made, "We 

ter joins in singing hymns on the Sabbath, 

he is either offering praise, and breaking his 

covenant vows, or else he is taking part in 

an entertainment, with the result that he is 

not only destroying his witness for the 

Psalms, but also desecrating the Sabbath. 

GLEANINGS FROM "THE SUNDAY 

SCHOOL TIMES." 

The Sunday School Times is in more ways 

than one a very helpful paper, much more 

than it was years ago. Among other features 

the number for Sept. 26 contained a 

page on the topic, "What I think of the 

Hymn-book we Use." From the first column 

either useful for entertainmentôr they M ^^ ^^.^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ following letter: 

of their purpose altogether. For instance, 

WHERE MANY HYMN-BOOKS ARE 

the hymns of Watts were doubtless intended 

WEAK.—Our book is used in all religious 

by their author to be used in praise, while 

the popular gospel hymns, as they are called, services. The hymns we sing are spoken of 

were intended to serve the same purpose as as "psalms, hymns and spiritual songs," the 

the sermon. It seems fair to say that in the only kind we know that were sung or quoted 

great evangelistic meetings of the present by the Son of Man. Their inspired words 

time there is, in fact, no real praise service, 

show him as Prophet, Priest and King, complete 

in his magnificent divinity. 

whatever it may be called in the program. 

The hymns are written to appeal to men and 

The writer taught the music of many new 

are sung by the evangelist with that thought 

hymn-books to several congregations and 

in mind, though the audience would insist

Sunday-schools when young. Few of these 

hymns get farther than Christ's office as Saviour, 

which is a low estimate of the Anointed, 

and a selfish one, if we stop there. This 

imperfect view of his character accounts for 

much of the frivolity, emptiness, and error 

which devout users of them believe they find 

in many hymns.—W. W. Reynolds, Utica, 

Ohio. 

Two pages before in the first column of a 

lengthy article by Charles M. Alexander, the 

singing companion of Dr. Chapman, this sentence 

occurs, "The Bible insists that all the 

people sing.'' 

On the page before this, in a letter from 

Prof. Matthew B. Riddle, a member of the 

New Testament Company of American Revisers, 

on wine in the Lord's supper, occurs 

this remark, "And the use of individual cups, 

so widely approved, is not in conformity with 

the original mode." 

In the same number of the Times the Editor 

invites letters on "Church Choir Quarrels." 

This also suggests to us some 

thoughts. 

THE PRESENT WORLD. 

We had made a note of the Drexel Biddle 

Dancing Contest, but we take instead the local 

comment on its appearance in Philadelphia 

from the Presbyterian of the 23rd: 

"We have heard of the Biddle Bible classes 

from time to time, and we had hoped that they 

would prove to be a great power for good, but 

we are much disappointed to read the following 

announcement from one of our Philadelphia 

dailies: 

" 'A prize dansant will be given at the Biddle 

Bible Classes' Summer Home at Lansdowne, Pa., 

this evenihg. Three prizes for the best women 

dancers, and three for men will be presented by 

A. J. Drexel Biddle. The competition, which 

will embrace the modern dances, will be under 

the direction of the entertainment committee.' 

"It is not our purpose here to write pro or 

con on the general subject of dancing, but we 

feel confident that the attempt to conduct a prize 

dance of tangoes and other modern dances, under 

the name and association of a Bible class, will be 

most offensive to the Christian conviction of all 

God-fearing people. It shows the violation of at 

least the principle of Christian expediency, as 

taught in the New Testament, and it foretells 

the disorder and dissolution of the classes which 

so indulge. These classes have found their way 

into several of the evangelical churches, and ii 

will be incumbent upon the pastors and the governing 

boards to look after tbe spiritual interests 

of these classes. Moreover, this is another warning 

of the peril to the churches ot taking in every 

organization and movement outside of the 

regular constituted authority of the churches." 

This last sentence should impress ns in view 

of the constant tendency to graft into tlie life 

of the Church every and any kind of movement, 

in the end in some cases in lieu of her clearly 

defined activities. 

We note in this connection the following 

sentences from The Christian Work and Evangelist 

of September 26, under The World of Today: 

"Acting and dancing are rapidly becoming 

ino- dancin.g-. 

familiar valuable tin's done direction, features -irith in It is England." the interesting of especially work education. being These to done note the Our mixtures way what in readers America of is folk- 

may are he 


produce for a time a certain life akin to efferve^^cenee, 

but the residuum of education either 

from the Bible or other book at all akin to it, is 

small. 

"THE HUMAN SLAUGHTER-HOUSE." 


This book was suppressed by the military 

authorities in Germany and I bought it to 

know why. I know now. I know that if the 

young men of Germany had read this book, 

the Kaiser with his General Staff would have 

had a revolution on their hands. Wilhelm 

Lamszus, the author, does not exhort, he 

does not argue. He paints a picture in words 

of blood. Verestschagin painted war as it is 

with his brush and militarism would not allow 

the pictures to be put on exhibition. 

Why Because if men faced the realities of 

the battle field those who make wars would 

have to fight them. Militarism can not live 

in the light, Lamszus has painted pictures 

with his pen. He does not gild war with 

martial music and waving plumes. He gives 

us a moving picture of hell. Dante did the 

best he knew in his Inferno. But he did 

not know modern war. He did not know 

what science could do to increase the horrors 

of hell. Ungodly nations shall be cast into 

hell. This is not a command of God. It is 

a prophecy. It is permission. William of 

Hohenzollern and his General Staff fulfilled 

the prophecy. 

There are a dozen chapters in the book, 

but as I read it I did not notice that there 

were chapters. From beginning to end it 

is a scream of agony. Yet there is nothing 

in it that is not being acted out along the 

battle line in France. It is not strange that 

Caesar Wilhelm suppressed the call of Lamszus 

to humanity, or that Caesar Nicholas suppressed 

the call of Verestschagin. 

The modern censorship serves two purposes. 

It keeps the enemy from knowing 

the plans; it keeps the people at home from 

knowing the red terror at the front. If the 

moving picture men were allowed to get a 

battlefield on the film, if the correspondents 

were allowed to get the facts on paper, it 

would start a storm of protest against war 

that the pride of the Pharaohs could not resist. 

That is the purpose of this little book. You 

need to read it and then you need to lend, 

hoping that it will not come back. Then 

you will i;ot be disappointed. The National 

Rip-Saw, St. Louis, Mo., will send it to you 

for fifty-sixcents. About sixty elsewhere. 

Get it and let it start a peace movement. 

FOREIGN MISSION CIRCULAR. 

New York, October, 1914. 

Dear Brother:—Allow me to call your attention 

to the claims of the Foreign Missions. 

For your instruction and that of the 

congregation under your oversight, I give 

below the estimate for 1914-1915, prepared 

by Treasurer Metheny, and published for 

the guidance of the churches in making their 

contributions to the Syrian Mission on the 

first Sabbath of December, 1914, and to the 

Mission in China on the firstSabbath of January, 

1915: 

LEVANT MISSION. 

Sal'i-ies Exp'nse Rent Tr'vel T'tal 

Syria $5,695 $7,729 $ 500 $i:;,'J24 

Asia Minor 5,230 6,600 1,250 1,500 14,5i!0 

Cyprus .. $14,575 . 3,,65016,329 2,000 $1,250 $2..3o0 350 $34,504 6,0i)0 

CHINA MISSION. 

Sal'ries Exp'nse Bldg Tr'vel T'tal 

Tak Hing $8,735 (As approved $1,500 $10,235 

Do Sing .. 1,010 by Synod of 1,010 

Lo Ting . . 2,680 1912, for the 2,lWiJ 

Mission Field 

$12,425 $1,500 13,!125 

in China.) 

$4,.0O0 $8,000 ^ $12,000 

$25,925 

The only item in this estimate demanding 

explanation is that of mission or fieldexpense, 

which includes every expenditure on 

the fields, in addition to the salaries of American 

missionaries and allowances made to 

them for their children, namely: Wages of 

native Licentiates, Evangelists, Bible Readers, 

Teachers in Boarding and Village 

schools, male and female, and other native 

helpers; Rent for buildings in locahties 

where the Church does not own property, 

purchase of land, repairs on buildings, provisions 

and fuel for Boarding Schools, clothing 

for free pupils, medical and surgical supplies, 

and local traveling expenses. For details 

please consult Minutes of Synod for 

1914, pages 105-103. The appron-iation of 

$30,000 for the Missions in the Levant, and 

of $20,000 for the Missions in China, are not 

too large to meet the demands of these needy 

fields, and the Board solicits the co-operation 

of each pastor, who is in a better position 

than any member of the Board to stir the 

hearts of the people under his care to increased 

liberality in Christian giving, that 

the full amount may be paid into the Treasury. 

The spiritual prosperity of the home 

churches, the salvation of souls in heathen 

and Moslem lands, and the honor of the enthroned 

Redeemer should be inspiring motives 

to unresting activity in seeking the 

evangelization of countries for which we 

offer daily prayer. And we cannot say, "Thy« 

Kingdom come," and not give to the full 

measure of our ability to hasten its coming 

in fullness and power. 

By Order of the Foreign Board, 

R. M. SOMMERVILLE, 

Corresponding Secretary.

October 21, 1914. 


have organized a lecture course for selves away to Virginia and were hour, during wbich a bountiful din 

was served in the dining room. 

Among the Churches* the winter, consisting of twenty quietly married. Mr. Brown is asnesistant staiionmaster. Rev. R. W. First on the afternoon program was 

TOPEKA, KANSAS. 

members. The purpose of this lecture 

Rev. A. I. Robb assisted at our 

course is an attempt to offset the picture 

shows. Over 3,000 tickets have us, was also present. 

boys and girls of the Oakdale Mission 

Piper of Ilinois, who is to preach for "The Children's Hour," in which 19 

communion, which was held on September 

13. There was an accession very fine. Madam Schumann-Heinke preciated. It improves with age. of the 34tb and 67th Psalms, offering 

been sold. Some of the attractions are Your good paper is very much ap 

Band took part in singing portions 

of two members. Following the serbeinvices on Monday evening, the congreof this course of lectures is $1.00, 

CHICAGO. 

recitations ana missionary drills, dur 

among the number. The price 

sentence prayers, scripture reading, 

gation and friends remained to say 

reservation for seats, 10 and 15 cents. I enclose herewith quarterly reports 

of our Sabbath School for the familiarity and study of the work ot 

ing which the children showed their 

Most of our members have secured 

good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Robb, and 

tickets with the hope that the picture 

shows will be less attractive. 

our own church in foreign fields. 

Jean, as they left the next day at 

second and third quarters of 1914. 

Work done by the band was exhibited, 

consisting of quilts made, scrap- 

noon, for Quinter, Kansas. Ice cream 

Our school is growing rapidly, and we 

Mrs. C. F. Menninger, of Topeka, has 

and cake were served by tbe social begun her work in Bible study for another 

year. Seven of our church mem 

will soon outgrow our present Sabbath 

School room. Already classes 

books and post cards pasted together 

committee, then a bag well fllled by 

and tied with ribbon. Report of Coulterville 

Mission Band was given by 

bers have joined this year and there 

different members of tbe congregation, 

containing articles to help 

are four or five members who 

Mrs. Walter McClurkin. Devotional 

while 

away the time on board ship, was 

presented to them by our pastor. 

On Thursday evening, September 

10th, Licentiates Jesse Mitchell and 

Richard Adams presented their trial 

sermons before the Commission of 

Presbytery. More than the Commis- 

Bion, however, were present to hear 

them and felt well repaid by being 

there. Their productions were unanimously 

sustained, by the commission. 

Mrs. Frazier and little daughter 

Maude, of Portland, are visiting Mrs. 

Frazier's people. Elder F. L. McClelland 

and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl 

McClelland and son,, of Quinter, Kansas, 

also visited their parents, the Mc- 

Clellands. (Mr. F. L. McClelland has 

NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA. 

bought a home in the city and will Our Sabbath School was well represented 

at the Sabbath School County 

July 589 147 $20.63 $5.16 

Princeton, $9; St. Louis, $86.85; 

move his family from tbe farm on 

August . . 620 124 27.15 5.43 

Oct. 16. Mrs. Will Pinch is still confined 

to her bed, having been ill for ber 17 and 18. Mr. S. M. Steel is 

Sept 576 140 20.36 5.01 

Convention, held in Latrobe, Septem 

several weeks. We all hope and pray 

District President, and had the honor 

of having his boys in the 

that she may have a speedy recovery, 

as Mrs. Finch is one, who it is 

district 

very hard to do without. She is a 

good worker in the Sabbath school and 

congregation generally. Mr. and Mrs. 

Dodds have had as their guest, their 

niece. Miss Gertrude Campbell, of Clay 

Center, Kansas, for a couple of weeks. 

Mr. and Mrs. Ewing, of Kansas City 

congregation, spent a few days with 

are graduates ol the class. The 

Misses Eleanor and Elizabeth Woodburn, 

Miss Irene Coulter and Misses 

Elma and Mable Holmes. This Bible 

study consists of a four years' course. 

Mrs. Menninger is a thoroughly efficient 

teacher, having been in the work 

for over fifteenyears. Her commencement 

exercises, which occur every 

spring, are unique in themselves. Last 

spring the exercises consisted of a 

Bible contest, the questions being 

selected from any part of the Bible. 

Miss Emma Wylie, of our congregation 

carrying off the prize. Tbis 

contest was held in tbe First Presb.vterian 

Church, before a crowd ot 

1,500 people. 

receive the banner awarded to the 

district that had a representative 

from each Sabbath School. Mrs. E. 

S. Sproull and Miss Mary O'Brien 

were our delegates, and Robert Mc 

Clure to the boys' congress. It was a 

stirring convention, the best ever 

held in the county. 

Miss Margaret Porter, of the 

are being held in tbe church auditorium, 

and the Primary Department 

is compelled to hold its sessions in 

a separate room because of lack ot 

space in our general Sabbath School 

room. However, this increase is very 

encouraging. 

Report for Second Quarter 1914. 

T't'l Av. T't'l Av. 

Mo. Att. Att. Col. Col. 

April 692 173 $26.85 $6.71 

May S7G 175 26.02 5.20 

June 644 IGl 21.94 5.48 

Quarter ..2212 170 $74.81 $5.70 

Largest Att. on one day 187 

Smallest Att. on one day 147 

Largest Col. one day $9.00 

Smallest Col. one day 4.96 

Report for Third Quarter 1914. 

T't'l Av. T't'l Av. 

Mo. Att. Att. Col. Col. 

exercises were conducted by Mrs. Mc 

Murtry, of Old Bethel, subject, "Prayer 

and Missions." An excellent 

paper, "What Prayer Does for the 

Work," written by .Mrs. Peoples, of 

Princeton, was read by Mrs. Ferguson, 

of Oakdale. Mrs. J. M. Coleman, 

of Bloomington, conducted the "Worker's 

Exchange," which was interesting 

and helpful to all. The Thank 

Offering Service was conducted by 

Mrs. Edgar, of St. Louis. The delegates 

responded to roll-call with a 

verse of scripture and an offering. It 

was decided to send the Thank Offering 

of $64.51 to the Jewish Mission, 

and to send next year's offering to 

the Mission in China. 

The Treasurer's report is as follows: 

Sparta, $102.46; Selma, $36.05; 

Oakdale, $152.20; Coulterville, $19.84; 

Bloomington, $76.50; Old Bethel, $77.- 

35; total, $560.85. 

Quarter.. 1785 137 $68.14 $5.24 

The following officers \;eTe elected 

Largest Ati. on one day 151 

for tbe ensuing year: President, 

Smallest Att. on one day 118 

Mrs. Walter McClurkin, Coulterville; 

Largest Col. one day $6.48 

recording secretary, Mrs. D. C. Matthews, 

Old Bethel; corresponding 

Smallest Co' one day 4.26 

DAVID SCOBIE, Supt. 

secretary, Mrs. W. 0. Ferguson, Oakdale; 

treasurer, Mrs. Robt. Hayes, 

W. M. S. OF ILLINOIS PRESBY 

Sparta. Convention adjourned after 

TERY. 

a vote of thanks to ladies of Oakdale 

for their hospitable entertain 

The Presbyterial Convention of the 

Women's Missionary Societies of Ilment, each delegate filled with In 

Elder Paris and family. Mrs. Arthur 

linois Presbytery met at Oakdale on spiration for more and better work in 

Carson and two children, of Greeley, Homeopathic Hospital in Bast Bnd, 

the Master's vineyard. 

Colo., visited with Elder Carson and Pittsburgh, attended the funeral ni Sept. 10th, 1914. The president, Mrs. 

The Committee on Resolutions submit 

the folowing: 

family on their return from Winchester. 

Miss Emma Wylie is home Mr. and Mrs. Alex Beattie, of Salts 

unable to be present, Mrs. Thompson, We wish to place on record our ap 

her aunt, Mrs. Jno Porter. 

McCaughan, of Bloomington, being 

Irom Eskridge, v/here she has been burg, we are pleased to note, are of Oakdale, acted as president. Miss preciation of the life and service of 

for the last six weeks with her sister, able to attend church quite frequently 

since having an auto. 

with whom we have been associated 

Sadie Paris, of Sparta, was appointed those leaders in our Church's work 

Mrs. Will Martin. Mrs. Thompson, of 

ba Junta, Colo., is visiting with her The Ladies' Missionary Society secretary. The Convention opened 

and who have in the past year ceased 

from tbeir labors. Rev. D. S. Faris, 

son, S. G. Thompson and family. Mrs. had an all day quilting at the parsonage. 

They are also packing a barrel ject "Prayer," conducted by Mrs. H. Rev. E. G. Elsey and Rev. M. A.. 

with a devotional service on the sub 

Dean and Miss Moore, of Bloomington, 

Ind., spent Sabbath in Topeka on of clothing for the Jewish Mission G. Foster, of Sparta. The following Gault labored faithfully as pastors in 

their way home from Colorado. Mrs in Philadelphia. 

committees were appointed: Nominations: 

Mrs. Brown Miller, Sparta, 

our Presbytery. Mr. Faris was with 

D. H. Coulter is gaining in strength The firm of Moffat & Envert have 

us at our organization and a regular 

since cooler weather, and was able sold out their business in the butcher 

trade, to a former employee, Mr. Miss Blanche Finley, Old Bethel, as his health permitted. We recall 

attendant on our meetings as long 

last Sabbath to walk to church, the 

first she had been out in many weeks. Hutson. 

Mrs. Lizzie Carson, Oakdale; Resolutions, 

Mrs. Edgar, St. Louis, Mrs. agement and counsel. We will miss 

with gratitude, his words of encour 

Miss Sadie Dill has T-eturned from an Our study class met tbis month at 

extended stay with friends in Eskridge. 

At our prayer meeting on Beattie. The first on the program 

the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver 

J. F. Finley, Sparta, Mrs. Edgar, bis presence and the help so cheerfully 

given. Mr. Gault and Mr. Elsey 

Thursday evening, October 1, we had was a Bible reading contest; second, Coulterville. A very interesting paper 

written by Mrs. Kingston, ot Sel 

identified with our work, but they 

were neither so long nor so closely 

âs visitors Rev. S. R. Wallace, of a very lively debate on the question, 

Syracuse, New York, and Robt. and "Resolved, that Covenanters should ma, on "Some Encouraging Features gave the support of their interest and 

Elmer Dill, of Sterling, Kansas. Mr. not join a secret society," affirmed by of the Selma Mission," was read by sympathy, instruction and prayer to 

and Mrs. E. P. Davies are the parents Miss Martha Beattie and Miss Tirza Miss Blanche Finley. A helpful paper the work and we honor their memory 

of a son born September G. Mr. Will Beattie,, negatived by Mr. Geo. M. Mcon "What Prayer Does for Us," was as those who once "had the rule 

Edgar and Glenn Tippin, of Sterling, Farland and Mr. S. M.. Steel. The lareadies won. Another pleasure of the evterville. 

After singing and prayer, joined to follow. We tender our sym 

by Mrs. James Moore, of Coul 

over us," and whose faith we are en 

spent a few days in Topeka during 

fair week. The ministerial union, the ening was congratulating Mr. and the convention adjourned lor the noon pathy to the dear sisters who are left 

Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. of our 'city Mrs. Lyod Brown, who hied them-

to travel the rest of life's journey 

alone, and yet they are not alone, 

for our Savior has said, "I am with 

you always, even to tbe end of the 

ages." We mourn with the whole 

Church, the loss of our dear sister, 

Mrs. Ella George Carithers. Her devoted 

life of faith and her labor ot 

love, especially during the last year 

of her protracted illness, stands out 

as a beacon light to all and shows us 

what God can do with a woman's life, 

if she will only let him come into it. 

We sympathize with her husband lor 

the beloved wife whose presence will 

be sorely missed in the home 'and in 

his work; and also with the daughter 

who has parted from a devoted 

and warning, which found a response 

in every heart. Elder McCloskey's 

seat was vacant; his familiar face 

has one; bis last church service on 

earth was at our spring communion, 

at wbich Rev. A. A. Samson assisted. 

"Well done, good and faith 

His words on that occasion might 

have been those of our Savior, "I 

mother. 

ful servants * * * enter thou into 

the joy of thy Lord." 

WEDDINGS. 

Rutherford-Lowrey. 

In the winter of '13-'14 Licentiate 

John M. Rutherford sailed to Scotland, 

presumably to broaden his culture 

by travel and additional study, 

but seemingly his activities were not 

limited to these fields. Oct. 3, Mr. 

Rutherford quietly slipped off to New 

York City to meet Miss Rose Lowrey, 

of Belfast, Ireland, who braved German 

cruisers and stormy seas to cast 

in her lot with him in the New World. 

They were married Wednesday, Oct. 

7th, at high noon, Rev. A. A. Johnston, 

the groom's pastor, officiating. Mrs. 

A. A. Johnston played the wedding 

march. The wedding was a pretty 

one. The parlor was decorated in 

green and white, while the folds of 

the Stars and Stripes and the Union 

Jack drew attention to the international 

marriage. Little Louise Rutherford 

and Telford Chambers preceded 

the bride and groom in the marriage 

procession carrying baskets of 

flowers. About fifty guests were present. 

Injustice would be done tbe caterer 

if reference were not made to 

the splendid four-course dinner. Mr. 

and Mrs. Rutherford were the recipients 

of a beautiful array of gifts in 

IHE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

matter must have considerable 

weight. However, the difference of Sabbath, Oct. 18, is tbe time set for 

one day was of slight importance to our 'Communion Service. The pastor, 

her friends in the Home. Mrs. B. J. Ernest K. Patton, will be assisted by 

Hazlet, one of the Home company, Rev. Robert Clarke. We are looking 

was the speaker, and addressed a lew forward to this, our flrst Communion 

words to Miss Jamieson, expressive 

china, silver, 'cut glass and linen, 

Service with our new pastor, with a 

of the high esteem in which she was 

many of them coming from the bride's 

great deal of pleasant anticipation. 

held by the members of the Hom.o, 

friends in Belfast, bespeaking for her 

We trust we shall have the blessing 

of the 'Lord upon us. Brethren, m Israel. To "know him was to lovo 

was to us younger in years a father 

and asked her to accept from them 

a host of friends on the "other side." a neat and handsome clothes box as 

After a few weeks Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford 

leave for their future work in 

Mrs. Patton, who has been very ill a challenge to do one's best in emula 

pray for us. 

him," to work with him was always 

an expression of their regard. Miss 

Jamieson accepted the gift in a few 

Billings, Okla., where Mr. Rutherford 

for some time, and who has been under 

the doctor's care, we are glad to forgetful service. 

tion of his example of faithful self- 

sincere and grateful words. She has 

has been called to the pastorate of been a good and faithful servant of 

our congregation there. Mrs. Rutherford 

has already endeared herself to 

and, we trust, will be able to sit down 1. That inasmuch as it hatli 

state is very much improved in health Be it therefore resolved: 

the Master in the work of the Home, 

and such a token of regard will help 

many in Walton by her many graces 

with us at the Lord's table. 

pleased Him who holds the life an-1 

to make easier her important and 

destiny of all men in his hand w 

of mind and soul, and all follow them difficult work. T. H. A. 

with their best wishes for a long and 

L\T MEMORIAM. 

happy service together in the work 

of the Lord. 

received, and as one of these pastors 

remarked, that our congregation 

were good listeners,! let him take 

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. 

Our communion was observed on 

Sabbath, October llth. We expected 

to have Rev. Robert Park of Parnassus 

to assist our pastor, but for some 

legitimate reason he could not come. 

We were, however, pleased to have 

help from the Boston pastors, Rev. 

M. Foster preaching on Friday night 

and Rev. W. J. McKnight on Sabbath 

night. These sermons were both well 

will drink no more of tbe fruit of the 

vine until that day that I drink it 

new in the Kingdom of God." One 

of our sainted fathers in the ministry, 

while always praying earnestly 

for those coming to the Lord's Table 

for the firsttime, never failed to remember 

those who may be coming 

for the last time. "The morning 

cometh and also the night." 

A PLEASANT EVENT. 

Going up recently to the Aged People's 

Home here in Pittsburgh, to call 

upon two of the friends who abid 3 

there, the writer found the members 

ot the Home quite absorbed in an 

event about to take place in one of 

the rooms. He was invited to accompany 

some ol those who were going 

to this room, and after tbe company 

was assembled. Miss Jamieson, the 

matron, was called in and reminded 

that this was her birthday, Sept. 28. 

Miss Jamieson differed slightly from 

her friends as to tbe date, claiming 

tbat Sept. 29 was the proper day; 

and no doubt her opinion on such a 

LETTER PROM REV. J. S. STEW 

ART. 

Latakia, Syria, September 17, 1914. 

some credit for himself. These meeting 

found expression in the 13ord received any copies of the Nation lor 

Dear Brother:—W'e have not yet 

Psalm, "Behold how good and how August, on account of the war, hence 

pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together 

in unity." The communion are far behind the times. We have 

we are beginning to realize tnat we 

was a feast long to be remembered. not yet been able to get any cash 

Our pastor led tbe people to the summit 

of the mount, and while seated have bad to suspend payment ot 

since the outbreak of the war, and 

at the table, spoke words of comfort wages, and bave no prospect of opening 

tbe Boarding Schools as usual, 

O'ctober first. 

ed his blessed Lord and Master faith 

and well. He was ever active 

We are all in good health and dofulling 

what we can to keep the work along all the different lines of church 

going, but are sadly in need ot funds. work. Through sunshine and shower, 

Turkey has been mobilizing troops ^vinter and summer, he was to be 

all summer, as if preparing lor found in the Sabbath School, the midweek 

prayer meeting and the a life or death conflict with some 

pubho 

other Power, probably Russia. All, preaching of the Lord. It was ever 

business and labor are practically at 

a standstill and want and suffering 

are sure to result. Turkey has taken 

advantage of the European situation 

to announce the abrogation of any 

and all special privileges heretolore 

granted to foreigners, to take place 

October 1. It is not probable that she 

will be allowed to carry out this policy, 

however. 

The mails are very unsatisfactory, 

• and are likely to be more interfered 

with in tbe future. All letters coming 

or going by Turkish post are liable 

to seizure. We look for brighter 

days in the distant future. With kind 

regards, I remain yours truly, 

J. S. STEWART. 

EAST END, PITTSBURGH. 

It is a long time since our little 

congregation has been heard from. We 

have not been as prompt as we should 

bave been in giving you an account 

of our doings but we hope to do better 

in the future, so will not burden 

you with a lot of stale items. 

The Rev. David G. Wylie, D. D., 

ROBERT SPEER. 

Secretary of the Board ol Church Having been appointed by the Session 

of the Reformed Presbyterian 

Erection, bas recently issued some 

valuable leaflets. Tbe titles of these congregation of New Castle to draft 

leaflets are: "The Board ol the Church resolutions on the life and also tbo 

Erection Fund." "A Plea for the ideath of our lamented brother, Robert 

Speer, as a committee we enter 

Building ol Churches and Manses." 

"Building Churches and Manses." The upon the work with some hesitation 

last named leaflet is a letter to the because of our inability to express in 

young people ol the Presbyterian words the high regard we had lor 

Church. These leaflets may be had him and the esteem in which he wa* 

singly or in quantities by applying to held by all -who knew him. Words 

Dr. David G. Wylie, 15G Fifth avenue. lail us when we attempt to express 


our appreciation of bim as a brother 

and wenior member of session, having 

served his blessed Lord and .\Ia.s 

ter as a member of the Court of 

God's House for upwards of sixty 

years. He was a niember ot the session 

of the old Slippery Rock congregation. 

Rose Point, before the organi. 

•zation of the New Castle congregation. 

At the time of the latter's organization 

he was installed an elder 

and served as such until the day of 

his death. 

And truly may we say that he serv. 

• and always his delight to be found 

in God's House. At no time in his 

lile did he ever think ol letting down 

on the principles of the church of his 

choice, but always defended them to 

the best of his ability. He had a firm 

confldence and an intelligent belief in 

the Word of God. He was well able 

and ever ready to help others into a 

more thorough knowledge of the truth 

as it is in Christ Jesus. 

Not only did be hold to the trutb 

that Jesus Christ is prophet and 

•priest, but also king. He earnestly 

and always contended for his kingly 

authority over the nations ot the 

world. We may say just here that 

much of the impressions we received 

ithrough human agency was gotten by 

us while we sat at his feet being led 

by him in the study of the Word. And 

now that he has gone the way of all 

the earth he has entered upon the 

journey from which no traveller ever 

[returns and that reward that comes 

to all those who are faithful unto 

death. He leaves behind him. a 

blessed influence that tells for tho 

glory of God and the advancement of 

his kingdom. And we feel assured 

that all who should read these resolutions 

will share with the session 

the deep sorrow and keen sense of 

personal loss felt by us, in the removal 

by death of Brother Speer, who 

remove from our midst by death oui' 

Brother Robert Speer, commonly 

known by us as Father Speer, permitting 

him as we believe to enter into 

the joys of his Lord, we bow m 

humble submission before him whose 

right it is to both give lite and also 

to take it again. We join in saymg, 

"Father, not our will but thinetie 

done." , 

2. That these resolutions be spreao 

upon the sessional records ot ttiis 

congregation and that a copy of tnem 

be placed in the hands of the family 

bereft, saying to them that they ne:i^ 

not sorrow, as those who have no 

hope "for if we believe that .lesus 

died and rose again, even so tliem 

also which sleep in Jesus will t.0Q 

bring with him." 

M. W. W. A. McCLELAND, 

LESLIE, Committee.

October 21, 1914. 



Lesson VI. November 8, 191-1. 

SOWING AND REAPING (World's Temperance 

Lesson.) 


Golden Text.—Whatsoever a man soweth, that 

shall he also reap. Gal. 6:7. 

Lesson Text.—Gal. 6:1-10. 

Time.—A. D. 57. 


Exposition.—It is not hard to make a temperance 

lesson out of Sowing and Reaping. There 

are too many sad examples about us everywhere 

to let us escape the application. 

So many times you hear persons talking about 

the young folk sowing their wild oats just as 

though it were a thing that everyone had to do 

and so they might as well go through with it. 

They forget that the wild oats that are sown 

must be reaped sometime and that it is often a 

sad reaping. 

How many young people there are in the world 

who are strong and bright and who seem to think 

that their only object in life is to have a good 

time. They seem to think that the price has 

nothing to do with it. We are all ready to talk 

about the rich young men who spend thousands 

of dollars every year on their pleasure, but we 

are liable to forget that those who have a station 

in life such as most of our members have, 

often pay just as high a price for their pleasures. 

They pay it in character and strength and wasted 

opportunities. You cannot put a price upon them, 

but how often those things are bartered thoughtlessly 

for a good time. 

A young man may start to college with a 

chance to fithimself for a place of great infiuence 

in life. He gets into bad company. He negle:ts 

his studies and spends all the time in 

fun. He is not only losing the training that the 

course would give him, but he is missing something 

that would have meant more to him than 

that in the years to come. It is the formation ol 

character and habit and the acquiring of an aim 

or purpose in life. These things mean more than 

all the knowledge that he can get in four years. 

If you could slip a Greek grammar and an algebra 

book and a study in psychology and any number 

of school books into a young man's bead so that 

he would know every word of them he might 

still be as worthless as a hole in the ground— 

that is he might still be a place where God could 

pul; something. But if you flx a great purpose in 

a young man's soul he is going to mean something 

to the world whether be has a book learning 

or not. 

Now then, that is what I meant when I was 

talking about the young people sowing and reaping. 

If they miss the chance to get the really 

great things out of the period of training they 

are paying a price for their fun that can never 

be valued. And they will reap empty stalks of 

wheat when the harvest time of life comes. 

Or you can speak of a young person, a boy or a 

girl who starts out in life, either in school or in 

business, or anywhere, and he gets to using tobacco 

and drinking and gambling, and going into 

impurity, and before long he has burned out his 

body, soul and mind, and only the power of God 

can rebuild him. ' What is his outlook when he 

looks ahead into what ought to be the best part 

of life It is empty and worthless. That is sowing 

and reaping, and there are rules for the game 

and God sees tbat tbe broken rule always receives 

its penalty. 

Or it may be that young men and ladies say 

that they are not doing any of these things. Then 

It may be that you are sowing selfishness and that 

you are paying that price for what you get out of 

lite. Perhaps you spend all you make on yourself. 

Perhaps you are not doing anything that has any 

real value either to the world or God Are you 

allowing yourself to drift into improper actions, 

or the use of wrong language or too much thougnfor 

your own appearance Are you doing anything 

for Christ Are you doing anything to 

lighten the loads of otbers Are you growing any 

more Christlike as tbe weeks pass By tbe answer 

you give to these things you will be able to 

judge what price you are paying for your pleasures 

and what kind of a reaping you will have 

later on in your life. Remember, Whatsoever a 

man soweth, that shall he also reap. 

So many these days are planting their time, 

their strength, their Intellect, their personality, 

their characters, their money, and all that they 

are getting out of it is pleasure, and it is often 

a cheap sort at best. It is like sowing wheat in 

the fall for winter pasture and then never getting 

the harvest in tbe summer. Through all the early 

part of life they are sowing and getting nothing 

off it but this ligbt stuff called pleasure, and then 

when the time of reaping comes, they will flnd 

tbat it has been eaten off too close and tbey wil! 

come in weeping with their empty sheaves. 

So many persons complain that everything that 

they put tbeir hand to goes wrong. They never 

make more money from tbeir crops or cattle. Their 

.neighbors are always unfriendly and the world always 

seems to go against them. A man may lail 

on account ol drouth or sickness or some unavoidable 

cause, but taking lile as a whole, you 

get out of life what you put in with a fair increase. 

If you sow poor seed or if you plant corn 

or any other crop in a country where it seldom 

makes anything on account of the climate, then 

you must not blame it on God. Adapting your 

crops is part of the sowing and that belongs to 

man's part. 

A man who has good neighbors all around him 

is a man who is neighborly to everyone and a 

man who does not get along with his neigh oors 

is a man who is not neighborly. You might misa 

it with one man, but when they are all down on 

you, you better go to the repair shop and get tbe 

Lord to make you over. 

These things show us Sowing and Reaping applied 

to everyday life. That is the place that it 

ought to apply, for if tbe Bible does not flteveryday 

life then it would be hard to make it flt men 

and women at all. 

This passage teaches the spirit in which we 

are to life and work more than the actual 

regulations that we are to follow. If you 

walk to your horse and strike it in the 

face because it has its foot on the reins, 

it is likely to pull back and break loose 

and let you walk home. If you run your session 

like the old-fashioned pedagogues ran their hickory 

sticks, you are likely to make your congregation 

or a least a good part of them pull back 

and break loose and let you pull your load of service 

for Christ alone. Kindness will do just as 

much for a session or a congregation or a Sabbath 

school or a young people's society or a wayward 

person as it will for a horse, but it is too 

bad that we have to learn such important lessons 

from the dumb beasts. We ought to know. 

The main object of discipline is to restore 

"such a one" into the faith, but some seem to 

think that it is a sort of vengeance tbat the session 

has a right to inflict on anyone who transgresses. 

Unless a session exercises îiscipllne in 

meekness, it is liable to do more harm than good, 

for the session is made up of men who have longer 

experience in the difficulty of resisting temptation 

than most of the congregation, and they ought 

to be ready to remember their own weakness that 

they had to fightagainst and that perhaps often 

meant failure. 

The second verse says "Bear ye one another's 

burdens." The fiftbverse says "every man shall 

bear his own burdtn." 

speaking of our responsibilitiy toward otbers. The 

second is speaking of our responsibility toward 

God. We can bear another's burden of trouble 

pastors if may one applications and gregation you, must cannot The you will teacnes the expect weakness but do next pay last sixth bear and shoulders keeping not that none and but verse a ofiicers that might another's get each lean while little much up if tbe us teaches of coming harvest. one you of is can to they Christ. church made burden all to good for sow help do their in are that yourself, about from sparingly Does connection it. support work. expenses of He own of the sin this can that pastor's flrstduty congregation. 

A your verse. life bear preaching 

of mean good else God. with tbe but pastor salary put it many You that con 

this you for we of it 

Lesson VI. November 8, 1914. 



SOWING AND REAPING. 

Galatians 6:1-10. 

Elmer, when your Uncle wants to raise corn 

does he plant just any kind of seed, wheat, oats 

or barley "No, he plants corn." Today we 

will talk about sowing the kind of grain you wish 

to reap, and other things as well. 

Divide tbis end of the table into four squares. 

In this one place this box for the farm house, 

this one for the barn. Here are cardboard 

horses and here a toy plow. In the house these 

clothespins are tbe father and mother and their 

two sons. 

It is early morning. The father and his boys 

rise early, bitch the horses and go out in the field 

to .plow. For several days they work early and 

late in these fields, getting them all ready to 

plant. Now the fields are all ready. "What 

do you wish to raise in that first field,father" 

asks John. "Corn." What will he plant, Charles 

"Corn." So they start out this first day with 

sacks of the corn and sow all day long. Next 

day Tom asks, "What will you raise in the next 

field, father" "Beans." What will they sow in 

this field, Mary "Beans." " i want to raise oats 

in that last field,"says the father. So in the 

last field what will they sow,. Bud "Oats." 

What will they do next, James Will it take long 

for the corn and beans and oats to grow "All 

Summer." So they keep the place well watered 

and free from weeds. In the Fall they have their 

reward. What do they flnd in the flrst field, 

Helen "Corn." In the second field, George." 

"Beans." And in the third field, Grace "Oats." 

Yes, whatever they sowed in the Spring they find 

growing, and reap in the Fall. 

That Winter the boys are sent to the city to 

school. At this other end ol the table these 

boxes are for the houses in tbe city. These sticks 

are the people. School opens and John and Tom 

go •ft'ith the others. They live in a boarding house 

as tbeir home is too far away to go home each 

night, and at firstare homesick. Would you not 

miss your folks if you had to live among strangers 

all the time, Ellsworth That is the way 

with our two boys. But they study hard the first 

few weeks and all goes well. 

Now they begin to make friends. W^hat kind 

of friends are tbe best, Ethel "Good people. ' 

John chooses boys that have no bad habits and 

study hard. Will they coax him to do wroag 

Herbert "No." But Tom likes boys who do 

not stick to their work. And sometimes they 

smoke cigarettes and sometimes even go into 

the saloon. "Those boys are no good, Tom," says 

John one day. Tom answers, "They are only 

having a little fun. They mean no harm." "But 

don't you remember what Father planted when 

he wished corn You sow whatever you wish to 

get afterwards. Those boys will surely turn out 

bad men." "This is different," says Tom. So off 

he goes with the bad boys. Soon he smokes a 

little too, and it is not long till he goes down to 

the saloon with the other boys. At the end of 

the year John goes on with his class and Tom is 

sent home in disgrace. What kind of a man 

will John become, Jeanne "A good man." Yes, 

for he sowed good things when a boy. "But what 

kind of a man will Tom grow to be, Gladys "A 

bad, bad man." He sowed bad habits wben a boy. 

Yes, just as the kind of grain the farmer sows, 

tells him what he will reap in the Fall, so if a 

boy or girl doss wrong when young and growing, 

it will show in them when they are grown. 

If a man never takes a drink, will he become a 

drunkard, James "No, how can he" Before you 

do anything, always ask yourself will this make 

me good or bad And it it will make you bad, 

what then, Reid "Don't do it." Who will tell 

The flrstof the two is 

us the right things to sow so we can grow up 

good, Buster "Jesus." Follow Jesusând aK 

will be well. 

Montclair, N. J.


W Po/-wr\lo'c ITrt ir ^' ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^'^^ ^° believe commandment are all omissions hallow the Sabbath day—then will 

Uuilg 1 CUpiC a X upiL jjj^^ jj^ jgg^g Christ God has pulled of the duties required, all careless, I kindle a firein the gates thereof 

FOR NOVEMBER 8. you out. negligent, and unprofitable per- and it shall devour the palaces of 

By Rev. A. A. Jobnston. Many of us stay in our ruts because forming them, and being weary of Jerusalem, and it shall not be 

Getting Out of Ruts and Keeping ê are too lazy to get out. We allow them; all profaning the day by quenched." Again Nehemiah said 

Out.—Amos 6:1-8. 

our church buildings to become shah- idleness, and doing that which is to the people, "What evil thing is 

Psalms:—80:17-19, No. 219; 85:1-5, jjy simply because we are used to it in itself sinful; and by all need- this that ye do, and profane the 

No. 22'0; 143:4-7, No. 38 ; 37:29-33, No. and do not care. Our houses are well less works, words, and thoughts. Sabbath day Did not your fath- 

101; 35:7-11, No. 90. lurnisbed but our churches are hardly about our worldly employments ers thus, and did not our God 

Parallels:—Luke 4:16; Acts 13:14; decent. Is it any wonder our children and recreations." 

bring all this evil upon us and 

Acts 17:2; Mal. 3:16; Heb. 10:25; 2 think that tbe honor of God must rest 2. -What work is to be done "P°" ^^'^ city yet ye bring more 

Tim. 3:10-12; Acts 26:4-5; Luke 6:12; very lightly upon us Then we tall j^ 'j^^ answer about to the ques- ^'^^^^ "P°n Israel by profaning 

Luke 12:19-21; Eccl. 11:9; Ps. 123:4. into ruts in our Sabbath Schools and ^j^^ "How is the Sabbath to be *^® Sabbath." We cannot expect 

Not all ruts are bad. It is a splen- Young People's meetings, until they sanctified" we are told, "to spend ^^'^'^ blessing if we desecrate his 

did thing to stay in some ol them. It become so monotonous that a high ^^^ ^^^j^ ^j^^^ ^^^^p^ J^ ^^^^ ^^ day. 

makes all the difference in the world spirited boy just reluses to come. We -^ ^^ -^ ^^ ^^ ^^y.^^ ^^ -^ ^^^j^S ^f 

FOUND OUT 

what the rut is. For instance, it is a blame the boy when really we are at necessity and mercy." Our Lord 4 t • ^ m 

splendid thing to fall into the prayer- fault. g^^^ illustration of this matter ^'^'"^'^ ^"""'^ Discovered Its 

meeting-going rut. Then when Wed- it takes a bard pull to get out of .^j,jjg j^ ^he flesh On one occa- Effect. 

nesday evening comes and supper is a rut and steady activity to keep out ^.^^ ^^^ enemies'of Christ were No one is in better position to 

. . +„.,„n„ _„e,^v, fnr- for loug contmuauce in any one path û . „ „ 

over, you oust naturally reach for ^^^^^ s ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^ endeavoring to entrap him in re- know the value of food and drink 

your hat and start. If ycu have not ^^^ ^^^^^^ path; but when we find a gard to the keeping of the Sab- than a trained nurse. 

grooved such a rut, then every cold ^^^^ ^^^^ jg^ yg groove a rut tbat will bath. As we are told in Luke 6:6 Speaking of coffee a nurse in 

spell or every headache or new book hold us firmlyand well. there appeared a man with a with- Pa. writes: "I used to drink strong 

will start a formidable battle with tbe -— ^ 7 ^ ^^^^ y^^^^ ^^^ as jj ^^s Sabbath coffee myself, and suffered greatly 

prospects favoring a cozy chair, a pair PrayCt Meeting 1 OpiC the Scribes and Pharisees watched from headaches and indigestion. 

of slippers and an interesting maga- p^j^ NOVEMBER 11, 1914. our Lord to see what he would do, "While on a visit to my brothzine 

or book, but a well worn rut will ^^^ j ^ Johnston. that they might find an accusation ers I had a good chance to try 

get you there no matter what the keeping the Sabbath. Neh. against him. Our Lord knowing Postum, for they drank it altoconditions 

may be. 13:19. their thoughts said, "I will ask getheer in place of coffee. After 

Another good rut is the "go-to- j ^^^ j^ should be kept. you one question. Is it lawful on using Postum two weeks I found 

church" rut. It is wonderful how many 2. What work is to be done. the Sabbath days to do good or I was much benefited and finally 

men get the grippe on Sabbath when 3 Rgsults of its desecration, to do evil to save life or to de- my headaches disappeared and 

it would only be a common cold on Passages:— Ex. 16:22-30; Deut. stroy it" Christ restored the also the indigestion. 

a week day if there was much work 5.(2.15; Liv. 19:30; Liv. 26:2; Ex. man's hand and there were those "Naturally I have since used 

to be done at the office, but if you gj-jg. g^. 31:16-17; Ezk. 20.5; who said, "are there not six days Postum among my patients, and 

go to church fifty-twoSabbaths in the g^^ 20:11, 12, 20; Jer. 17:27; in the week to be healed, there- have noticed a marked benefit 

year you will deepen such a rut that ^^^^ ,2.1.7. jyjark 2:23-27; Luke fore, why heal on the Sabbath" where coffee has been left off and 

you will feel out of place at home. g.jg. j^^^ 12:10-12; Luite 6:6-10; To this Jesus said, "Thou hypo- Postum used. 

Your habitual custom will simply ûke 13:14; Jno. 7:22, 23. crite, doth not each one of you on "i observe a curious fact about 

push you to church, no matter who Psalms:—67:1-4, 103:1-5; 118: the Sabbath loose his ox or his Postum when used by mothers. It 

the preacher is or what the weather ,7_2o. 119:1.4 5th part, 78:1-4. ass from the stall, and lead him greatly helps the flow of milk in 

is; but let the preacher beware lest he , j^^^ j^ should be kept Per- away to watering" According to cases where coffee is inclined to 

has fallen into ruts that are not so jâps we could not get a more com- this, works which have for their dry it up, and where tea causes 

praiseworthy, that lures the church- prehensive answer to that ques- end the alleviating of suffering nervousness. 

goer into ruts of sleep. It is =. won- ^^^^ ^jân that which we find in and showing mercy are permitted "j fi^^ trouble in getting serderfully 

finething to see a man drive û^ Larger Catechism "The Sab- and allowed on the Sabbath. The ygnts to make Postum properly. 

five or ten miles to church, every day, i,ath, or Lord's day is to be saiiii- Lord healed the man on the Sab- gut when it is prepared according 

hot or cold. He is in a rut, but a ^^^^^ ^y a holy resting all that bath day. 

to directions on package and serv- 

^°°*^ '*°^- day, not only from such works as 3. Results of its desecration, ed hot with cream, it is certainly 

The best thing you can do is to form are at all times sinful, but even Great blessings are attached to a delicious beverage." 

good ruts: prayer, bible reading, kind- from such worldly employments Sabbath keeping. Isa. 56:1-7, the Name given by Postum Co., Batness, 

fidelity m work, purity, faith- 3^^ recreation as are on other Lord says, "I will give in mine tie Creek, Mich. Read "The Road 

lulness to your church. Then many days lawful; and making it our house and within my walls a place to Wellville," in pkgs. 

duties will be perlormed spontaneous- delight to spend the whole time and a name better than of sons Postum comes in two forms: 

ly which otherwise would waste many (e^êpt SO much of it as is to be and daughters; I will give them an Regular Postum-must be well 

hours in fruitless deliberation. taken up in works of necessity everlasting names, that shall not boiled. 15c and 25c packages. 

But there are thousands of bad and mercy) in the public and pri- be cut off." Again, "If you call Instant Postum—is a soluable 

ruts. All of us are in some.. Some vate exercises of God's worship; the Sabbath a delight, the holy of powder. A teaspoonful dissolves 

seemingly cannot get out. The word and to that end, we are to pre- the Lord, honorable; Then shalt quickly in a cup of hot water and, 

rut is only a synonym for habit, and pare our hearts and with such thou delight thyself in the Lord; with cream and sugar, makes a de-^ 

how many are traveling on to eternity foresight, diligence, and modera- and I will cause thee to ride upon licious beverage instantly. 30c and 

in a rut whose only terminus is weak- tion, to dispose and seasonably the high places of the earth and 50c tins. 

ness, failure and perhaps death and despatch our worldly business, feed thee with the heritage of The cost per cup of both kinds 

hell. Call upon Almighty God, surren- that we may be the more free and Jacob thy father, for the mouth of is about the same. 

der everything you have to him, con- fit for the duties of that day." the Lord hath spoken it." "But if "There's a Reason" for Postum. 

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THE BIB'LE TEACHERS' TRAINING 

SCHOOL. 

If the attendance of the Bible 

Teachers' Training School of New 

York for the year now opening is an 

evidence, the war has mot lessened 

interest in religious matters. The fall 

Miss McCorkell of the First Church, 

to teach the kindergarten. We had 

an enrollment of considerably more 

than one hundred and a daily attendance 

of from thirty to forty. 

T h e A r m i e s 

We spent an hour each day in devotional 

exercises, singing and Bible 

term opened at 10 a. m. on Wednesday, stories, with committing a verse each of England, France, Germany and Russia are 

September SOth, with an unusually day. Then we had about flfty minutes not permitted to use a pound of alum baking 

large number ot students. From present 

indications, it is probable that hammocks and the girls did rafila and powder. The efEciency of the soldiers de 

at industrial work. The boys made 

this year's enrollment will exceed any reed work. A rug which was made pends too much upon their health and endurance 

to risk the use of food which the 

in the history of the school. A number 

of foreign students are among Shelp of Miss Forsyth, secured a place 

'by one of the larger girls with the 

those already here. In addition to the on the platform on the closing day of 

authorities believe would be detrimental. 

regular schedule of studies, there is all such schools throughout tne City. 

a strong program of lectures on Christian 

activities, visitation of institu 

class during the summer, nor the 

We did not have the semi-weekly Therefore the manufacture and sale of the 

tions, etc. The Department of Homiletics 

has been strengthened,, and in We increased our Evangelist'c Royal Baking Powder is extensively used 

English classes. 

alum powder is prohibited. 

addition to class room work the theological 

students will enjoy the adhights and on Sabbath nights,, as we privately and by the military forces through 

"work. We had a meeting on Friday 

vantage of lectures by such metropolitan 

preachers as Dr. Jowett, Dr. sides this we held outdoor meetings 

had during a part of the winter. Beout 

the world. Its absolute wholesomeness, 

imparting as it does, healthful as well as 

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an early announcement of special study of the New Testament. 

Bible Institute courses for the benefit 

of the public. The work of popu 

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We had good attendance at all of 

lar Bible study is .to be extended even at the meetings in the squares. Some larly desirable for all conditions of use. 

beyond the region of New York, not •of the hot afternoons it was almost 

only by the regular Extension Department 

of the School,, but by the the crowd packed around us. Many 

Impossible to breath, so close was 

new reading course of 365 chapters, heard the gospel message and most 

with notes, which will appear in The were quite antagonistic. We always 

Bible Magazine, the publication of had police protection and had good 

the school. JEWISH President MISSION. White has deattentionsigned 

The work this at course the Mission of reading was car 

for who were opposed listened. We 

Even the most of those 

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first half study. of August Among we other had new a "Daily fea 

tiumber through these services. 

have made the acquaintance of a 

tures Vacation this Bible year school." will be Through lectures the before 

generosity the missionary of friends in candidates the congrega 

upon tion with the Day of Atonement and 

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October 28, 1914. 

THE COVENANTER CHURCH: ITS PLACE 

AND PURPOSE. 

By Professor William M. Sloane. 

[On this occasion 

of our Thirtieth Anniversary, 

we are 

greatly indebted to 

Prof. William IW. 

Sloane,. of Columbia 

University, for 

his contri b u t i o n. 

Professor Sloane is 

the son of Dr. J. R. 

W. Sloane, formerly 

pastor of the Third 

Church, on 23rd 

street, this city, and 

then professor of 

Theology at Allegheny from 18G8 till his decease. 

His son was a professor in Princeton 

University, and prepared not only a Life of his 

father, but also one of Dr. James McCosh, the 

Princeton President. He then entered the faculty 

of Columbia, his Alma Mater. His degrees 

are: S.A.B., Columbia,. 1868; Ph.D., Leipzig, 187G; 

L.H.D., Columbia, 1887; A.M., Princeton, 189G; 

LL.D., Rutgers, 1898, Princeton, 1903. He was 

Secretary to George Bancroft, the historian, in 

Berlin, 1873-75; professor in Princeton, 1870- 

1896; Seth Low Professor of History in Columbia 

since 1896. He was editor of the Princeton Review 

from 1886 to 1889; Chevalier of the Legion 

of Honor. ex-President of the National Institute 

of Arts and Letters; member of the American 

Academy of Arts and Letters, President of the 

American Historical Association. Some of his 

books are: "The French War and the Revolution,'' 

(1893), "Napoleon Bonaparte, a History" (4 vols.),. 

"French Revolution and Religious Reform," 1901. 

This estimate of the Covenanter Church comes 

well from the son of one who knew so well the 

principles she maintains, and who so boldly proclaimed 

them.—Editor.] 

Respect for yourself and your ancestry is what 

in our age we mean by honor, and the combination 

of conscience with honor is the control of 

the will. As we believe so we behave: if we 

misbehave we have either a feeble will or a defective 

training or both. Tried by this test the 

Covenanter Church is a remarkable body, alike 

in its organization and in its tenets. That it 

survives in vigor and identity, in this day and 

country, is a fact of real significance. Having 

been born into the home of one of its devoted 

ministers, and having enjoyed the training of 

his precepts,, in particular too of his example, 

the writer is glad to acknowledge that whatever 

he has himself accomplished and whatever leading 

he has himself had in a fairly long and active 

life is traceable to Covenanter training in 

church and family. That he found himself without 

the pale of the denomination has never indicated 

any disrespect for the standard which it 

bears; quite the contrary. He hopes that its 

aims and mission have been better defined 

through his agency for many who would otherwise 

have misapprehended them both. 

The thirtieth birthday of The Christian Nation 

is a noteworthy anniversary. Its tone is never 

uncertain and its sincerity carries conviction. 

The work it does is valuable and even those 

who dissent most widely from its positions must 

wish well to so doughty an antagonist, for it is 

both chivalric and courteous, even when most 

indignant. The aims it presents for consideration 

seem beyond a doubt to be Covenanter aims 

and its columns unquestionably clarify the mind 

as to how the mission of that Church is best to 

be accomplished. Mindful of the fact that preliminary 

discussion as to the launching of the 

enterprise took place in the home of the writer's 

,father, he gladly contributes his congratulations 

and expresses his best wishes for continued success. 

ly all present, which It Christian that in well, nations that season »M there all may and yet times be should out pr^ctige ostensibly and of be season particularly th§ a ancl denomination 

mreminds m professed 

horrid us the 


cruelties. Unbelief and paganism declaim about 

the collapse of Christian civilization: we need 

to be emphatically reminded how imperfect and 

lamentably deficient as regards its real Christianity 

is the system we have dubbed by that name, 

[Dr. Josiah Strong 

alike as to the organism and its component individuals. 

In this age of cruel and gigantic warfare 

there is need for a body of clear minded 

men who hold themselves remote in protest; 

and iterate, reiterate, and repeat that the morality 

of nations should approach closely to that of tho 

Christian man and remove itself as far as possible 

from the pagan standard of pure selfishness. 

This is what the National Reform of the Covenanters 

has meant to me. it is extremely doubtful 

how far the analogy between the individual 

and the state can be carried. A nation cannot 

love a nation; one nation may not despise another 

nation; there is no social "self" for which 

a nation may or has the right to make sacrifices. Churches. 

But if the overwhelming majority of its people 

are just, let us say: a nation through its magistrates 

will act justly. And so on through tho 

list of personal virtues. To raise the Christian 

standard, to rally about it. and to define 

how far the state, like the man, has a conscience 

to direct and a soul to be saved: this is a great 

mission for those who feel themselves called to 

bear witness Government may go a long way 

on the rqad to self-denial, how far and in what 

name 

We were taught that there is a Lord ol Hosts 

as there is. a God of Peace and that in a just 

cause,, or one which we believe to be just, the 

final appeal when all else fails is to arms. The 

divine purpose was not to be questioned: for the 

great v/heels of providence v/ere beyond the 

grasp of a finite mind, even the purest and most 

intelligent. If there be one lesson of the Pauline 

epistles clearer than another, it is that man is 

in duty bound to plan and propose and do his 

stern and awful duty as he sees it: but that 

the resultant disposal is in the hands of a higher 

power. Never more than now "was the task 

of asserting this more definite or imperative; 

and I can think of no organization more likely 

than the Covenanters to perform its share. To 

behave also with cheerful resignation, to accept 

the decision, to exercise charity for those we do 

not know intimately or clearly understand, to 

take courage and go lorward, in short to set a 

good example of faith and trust,, the high profession 

of the Covenanter seems to mean just this 

when put into practice. 

THE MAN WHO BROUGHT CHRIST TO THE 

INDIANS. 

We sometimes can measure the value of anything 

that has served us by figuring how we 

would get along without it—what difference 

would it make if it were dropped out ol our lives, 

or il its aid were withdrawn from the work we 

are trying to do. It the Covenanter Church were 

to measure the "Christian Nation" by this rule 

we would soon realize its value to us as a Church. 

As we remember its weekly visits into the hundreds 

of homes and the wholesome truths and 

the high standard ol doctrines that it has maintained 

and what this teaching has mean to peo 

pie that are now middle aged, and to all the youth, 

we are led to congratulate the paper that can meet 

the close ol its thirtieth year in such vigorous 

health When we think ol the number of papers 

that within that time have started out with what 

seemed to be a mission and abundant resource 

and yet have failed, we appreciate more fully the 

ability of the one who has guided the paper 

through all these years. . .„ ^ - 

As intimation comes that it will soon stana 

alone in our denomination, not only as a purveyor 

of news but also in the public maintenance 

of the testimony of the Church in journalistic 

form we can with all heartiness wish it great 

m-osneritv in the years to come. And so on 

this Wrthday I wish it well, and it and its Editor 

many happy returns, ^^^^^^, C4R{THRRS, 

DISCIPLING THE NATIONS. 

By Rev. Josiah Strong, D.D. 

was Secretary of 

the Evangelical Alliance 

for tiie United 

States fum 1886 

to 1898. During 

these twelve years 

he was probably the 

greatest single force 

in America for the 

promotion of evangelical 

religion, 

and under his leadership 

observance 

of the Week of 

Prayer became a fixed custom in all Protestant 

Since 1898 he has been President of 

the American Institute of Social Service, and in 

1904 he was called to England to aid in organizing 

the British Institute of Social Service. He is 

distinguished as "one who loves his fellow man," 

and his life is a life of great service. He is preeminently 

a Christian patriot, and an author ot 

books teaching the very highest standard of civic 

righteousness, as "Our Country," "The New Era," 

"The Twentieth Century City," "Religious Movements 

for Social Betterment," "The Next Great 

Awakening." Most of these have had an enormous 

sale. Previous to his coming into national and 

international prominence. Dr. Strong was a successful 

pastor and home mission worker. His 

gifts of oratory keep him in constant demand,, 

and his remarkable knowledge and skill in handling 

social problems make the pages of his monthly 

magazine, "The Gospel of the Kingdom," indispensable 

to all who would help lift the world 

out of the darkness and utter misery of sin.— 

Editor.] 

The story is told of General Mahone, who 

was a very small man, that when on one occasion 

he was asked how much he weighed, he replied: 

"I weigh 100 pounds, but 95 of it is backbone." 

I think that is about the relative proportion 

of spinal column in the anatomy of Tho 

Christian Nation. The fact that it has remained 

unchanged in name and purpose, and even in 

form,, price, location and management, for a 

period of thirty years illustrates a tenacity ot 

grip which is as admirable as it is rare. 

To the man who says "This one thing I do," 

and who does it for thirty years,. I take off my 

hat, even if his aim is commonplace. It is really 

a great thing to organize a life and concentrate 

its entire force on a single objective for a generation, 

regardless of the numberless distractions 

of our times. And when that purpose is 

disinterested and noble, such persistent struggle, 

triumphant over enormous obstacles, commands 

my reverence. That is the kind of thing that 

God admires. 

The aim of The Christian Nation has been the 

highest. No nation can be called Christian 

whose supreme object is itself. National selfishness 

is as ungodly,, as anti-Christian, as is individual 

selfishness. The kingdom of heaven cannot 

come in the earth until the nations become 

co-laborers together with God for that end, subordinating 

national policies to world welfare. Dr. 

Roswell D. Hitchcock once said that the great 

need of the times was the Christianizing of 

Christendom. But Christendom can never be 

Christianized until its constituent nations have 

been Christianized. Por many centuries the only 

international law was that of might— 

"* * * The good old rule 

Sufficeth them—the simple plan 

That they should take who have the power, 

And they should keep who can." 

Some progress is shown by the fact that the 

nations engaged in the present unspeakable war 

recognize that it is blameworthy, and seek to 

shift the responsibility for it. A growing respect 

for nations of mor'" the respect United opinion are anxious for States; of American mankind to but secure so is opinion long the encouraging. moral as th.ag they support for have The pi-

vine opinion The Christian .Nation will not netd 

to sigh for more worlds to conquer. 

Statesmen and politicians often assume, and 

sometimes frankly declare, that the Ten Commandments 

and the Sermon on the Mount have 

nothing to do with policies or politics,, international 

or national. This, of course, results in a 

double standard of morals—one public, the otheprivate—and 

grants an indulgence to the public 

man to be a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 

The theory that a nation has no Christian obligations 

and may live unto itself produces the 

anomaly of a ruler, professing to be a Christian 

and even claiming to be the especial representative 

of God, while without scruple he 

violates a solemn national obligation,, which he 

knows will plunge nations into war, and doom 

many tens of thousands to death. Such a conscience 

can regard the twentieth chapter of 

Exodus as ' only a scrap ot paper." 

Our own Government was the firstto declare 

itself bound by the Golden Rule in its dealin^^^s 

with other nations; and who shall say in how 

great a measure that declaration was due the 

unremitting work of The Christian Xation It 

has been "a voice crying in the wilderness"; but 

it Is no longer alone. Rapidly increasing numbers 

are declaring that nations, like individuals, 

cannot serve two masters; and that a nation 

which calls itself Christian, whose God is the 

Lord, must make his law the rule of its lile. 

Wishing The Christian Xation a success as unvarying 

as its purpose,. I am with great esteem. 

Yours faithfully, 

JOSIAH 

STROXG, 

A VAL TABLE TESTIMOXY FOR PURITY OF 

WORSHIP. 

The enclosed letter, roceived from one who is 

not a member of the Covenanter Church, is interesting 

and should be read by the readers of 

the Christian Nation.—Sincerely yours, James S 

Tibby. 

Vancouver, B. C, 7th August, 1914. 

To the Sec. Reformed Presbyterian Church. 

Dear Sir:—I was interested in a paragraph in 

the "Xews Advertiser," I think it was, of here, 

being an account of a meeting of your Church 

at Bloomington, Ind., and the opinion therein 

expressed of your opposition vto instrumental 

music in worship. My trend of thought has been 

the same and is expressed by the standpoint ot 

the "Friends." You doubtless are acquainted with 

the opinion of Dr. Adam Clark, the great Methodist 

Commentator, which you will find in ms 

Commentary under Amos Oth chap, verse 5: 

"And invent to themselves instruments of music 

like David." Clark says (I write from memory): 

• I am an aged man and old minister and can 

say that I never knew instruments of music productive 

of good (in church of course), but on 

the contrary, have reasons to believe them productive 

of much harm." He quotes John Wesley, 

whom he describes as a musician and lover 

of music, as saying, (when approached by the 

early Methodists about the introduction of 

musical instruments), in his quaint but forcible 

way: "I have no objection to instruments of 

music in the house of the Lord provided they 

are neither heard nor seen." Dr. Clark wittily 

adds: "I say the same but I think the prelimary 

expense of purchase might be spared." 

Yours faithfully, 

ALFRED J. CRAWFORD. 

OPPORTUNITY. 

They do me wrong who say I come no more. 

When once I knock and fail to find you in, 

For every day I stand outside your door. 

And bid you wake, and rise to flght and win. 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. VoL 61. 

A LETTER FRO.M MR. FRANK A. FERRIS. 

[Of such as Mr. 

Frank A. Ferris, 

(head of the house 

of F. A. Ferris & 

Co., -V. Y.) this is 

what is written in 

the Word of God, 

"Seest thou a man 

diligent in his business 

he shall stand 

before kings: he 

shall not stand before 

mean men." 

.\mong mer chant 

princes, captains of 

industry, or however 

else we may group them, Mr. Ferris is a 

notable figure of those who make their business 

a means of Christian service. He is Oi Xew England 

birth, and a family in which three generations 

had their homes in Western Connecticut; 

and who were of the real Xew England stock. 

As a boy in Xew England, Mr. Ferris received 

a common school and academy education, then 

five years of practical training in a country bank 

where he thoroughly learned bookkeeping, the 

practice of accuracy, and promptness in correspondence. 

Here also he imbibed that high commercial 

ideal which marks all his dealings. In 

1862 (in his twenty-second year) he came to New 

York'and found employment in the establishment 

founded by John J. Cape in 1836, where he has 

had a continuous business experience for the past 

fifty-two years. These have comprised a wonderful 

succession of commercial and financialexperiences 

beginning with the disruptions caused 

by the War of the Rebellion, and yet it is said 

that no man ever called twice at that office for 

a check. 

He set out to make the standard of his goods 

the highest, and has ever adhered to that ideal, 

and their reputation is established the world 

round. Tribune Building, New York City. 

My .Mr. Longtime Ferris has Friend: always been active in church 

work; and for years he has been a Bible School 

Thank you for your frank letter of the 2Gth. 

Superintendent, a Deacon or an Elder. Like most 

unusually You have prosperous done a good business work and men, you he have recognizes done 

his it well stewardship and by all and the is judgments a tither, but of our a titner sense of all 

of equitable whose possessions reward you he ought esteems to have as held all in the trust evidences 

the of Lord.—Editor.] 

a rich success. Your work has bee:i 

from 

ilr. 

making 

John 

character 

W. Pritchard, 

job by job, but, however much 

you have helped men, women and children along 

this line, they are not apt to consider your 

agency in it or to give you thanks, but you can 

have the sweet satisfaction of opening up to un 

told hundreds of people a new fountain of the 

water of life and to everyone who drinks it is 

well. I congratulate you. * * * 

Again I congratulate you for the manly and 

high-toned work you have done. Thank God for 

it every night. If it has not brought you shekels 

by the tens of thousands every year,, do not miss. 

the satisfaction that you ought to have in the 

reward. May all good things come to you. 

Your sincere and affectionate friend, 

FRANK A. FERRIS. 

FAINT NOT, FIGHT ON, BE STRONG! 

By Maltbie Babcock. 

Be strong! 

We are not here to play, to dream, to drift; 

We have hard work to do and loads to lift. 

Shun not the struggle; face it; 'tis God's gift. 

Be strong! 

It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong. 

How hard the battle goes, the day how long; 

Faint not—fight on! Tomorrow comes the 

song! 


John W Pritchard, Editor. 

DO YOU K.N'OW 

1. When the Covenanter Church was organized 

2. W'ho had most to do with the organization 

3. What was its form of government and system 

of doctrine 

4. What was its original name 

5. What relation does it have to all Presbyterian 

bodies 

6. Who was the great opponent of Knox 

7 What was Queen .Mary trying to do 

8. Who took the place of the Catholic priests 

in opposing the Presbyterians 

y. Who took the place of Knox in the strugglt 

against the bishops 

10. What ruler succeeded Queen Mary 

11. What did he try to do with the Presbj'- 

terians and why 

12. What was the cause of the contest between 

Charles First and his subjects and the 

outcome 

13. Why did Charles not allow the Assembly 

to meet 

14. What new form of worship did he try to 

introduce 

15. Why did the Scottish nobility join with 

the people in opposition to Charles 

16. What did Laud have to do with the matter 

17. What revolt came in Scotland 

IS. What was the .Xational Covenant and why 

was it made 

19. What name did it give to the Presbyterians 

20. How did the contest between the king and 

the Covenanters come out at this time 

21. How long was England without a parliament,, 

and what effect did this have on the temper 

of the people 

22. What was the Solemn League and Covenant, 

and how did it get its name 

23. Why did the Covenanters suffer on account 

of it 

24. Why was the Westminster .\ssembly called 

together 

25. What did it do 

26. What separated the nobility from the real 

Covenanters of Scotland in 1648 

27. Why were four hundred ministers expelled 

from their congregations in Scotland 

28. What did God do with these four hundred 

29. What were the coventicles 

30. Why did people attend them 

31. How did the struggle end which began in 

the attendance on conventicles 

32. What four stages should be noted in the 

movement to revolution 

33. Why did the conventicle people begin to 

carry arms 

34. How did the king try to keep the people 

away from these meetings 

35. What do you think of armed resistance 

Did it help or hurt the Covenanter cause 

36. What do you know about Cameron's Declaration 

of Independence 

37. How does it compare with the Americai 

Declaration 

38. Wat do you know about Cameron 

39. Why were the Covenanters called Cameronians 

* 

40. How did Renwick organize the Covenanters 

in Scotland 

41. What was the importance of his work in 

preparing the way for the English Revolution 

42. What is your idea of the place ot ths 

Covenanters in the history of this period

October 28, 1914. 


43. Why did the Revolution Settlement uot 

please the Covenanters 

44. What was gained by this Settlement" 

45. Were the Covenanters justified in staying 

out of the Established Church and becoming dissenters 

Why 

40. With what hope did many go into the EstabUshed 

Church and in what did it result 

47. What would have become of the testimony 

for Christ if all the Covenanters had accepted 

the Establishment 

« 48. How many years was the remnant without 

a minister 

49. How long was McMillan the only minister 

50. Do you prefer the name "Reformed Presbyterian" 

or "Covenanter" 

51. What does each mean Which name is 

found in history 

52. How old is the Covenanter Church 

It you do not know the answers to these questions, 

and want to find out, send postage to J. 

.M. Coleman, Bloomington,, Ind., for a tract "Who 

are the Covenanters" 

WHY WE DECLINE FINANCIAL ADVER 

TISING. 

A very large part of the world's commerce is 

carried on with capital of hundreds of thousands 

of stockholders. Of railroads, steamship companies,, 

banks, transportation companies, 

telegraph and telephone companies, and 

large corporations of every kind, this is universally 

true, because without co-operation,, vast 

enterprises would be obviously impossible. During 

twenty-five years, just as other religious papers, 

we looked upon the advertising of such 

corporations as not merely legitimate and justifiable, 

but as very desirable, and solicited it with 

the same zeal that we did the advertisements ot 

book publishers and dealers in household goods. 

But v/ith the growth of this paper and the 

growth of the public confldence in it, the volume 

of financial advertising became marked. 

In regard to such advertising there are three 

courses to choose from: 

One course is to make an open bid for finan 

cial business,, place an expert in charge of it, 

who will discriminate wisely, and make the financial 

department of the paper a sort of confidential 

adviser to its readers in all matters pertaining 

to the investment of their money. This 

is the course which has been adopted by The 

Continent, of Chicago and New York, a leading 

Presbyterian weekly published by the McCormicks 

of Chicago. 

Another course is to publish only such invest 

ment advertising as seems to be sound, but 

distinctly disavow any and all responsibility for 

losses which readers may suffer in the event of 

failure of any of the companies advertised. This 

is the course followed hy The Christian Herald, 

the foremost religious weekly in America if not 

in the world; and the paper adds the reasonable 

comment that it is easier for readers to bear the 

burden of their own individual losses than for 

the paper to reimburse all investors among thei'r 

readers the aggregate or total of possible losses. 

The third course is to exclude all financial 

and investment advertising of every kind. This 

•s the course which, profiting by experience, has 

been followed for the past three years by the 

Christian Nation, and the policy to which we 

will for all future strictly adhere at whateve'- 

cost. During its 30 years of publication we have 

aimed to make the Christian Nation a worthily 

trusted guide, counsellor and friend to every 

reader; and we have tried to make every mistake, 

when discovered, a stepping-stone upward. 

That is why, three years ago, we determined, 

forever thereafter, to exclude investment advertisements 

from our pages. 

Here are some recent facts which confirm the 

wisdom of our course: The obliteration of mil 

lions ot dollars ot stock ol the New Haven 

Railroad by the collapse of its gigantic improve- 

• ment schemes, the loss falling on thousands of 

stockholders throughout New England; the wiping 

out of $9,000,000 of stock by the failure of the 

world-famous Dry Goods House of H. B. Clafflin 

& Co. 

A religious paper should have no part in anything 

that could possibly add to the burdens 

or bring sorrow into the life of any of God's 

children. 

THE DOCTORS HAMILTON. 

The death of Dr. William R. Hamilton, of 

Pittsburgh, is announced on the Star Note page. 

It occurred on Thursday, the 15th of October. He 

was born on the 20th of August, 1S28, and so 

was in his 87th year. Mrs. Hamilton had died 

on Sabbath, the 4th of October, after a few days' 

illness, with pneumonia, while he had been laid 

aside from service lor five years. They were 

spared to see their children to the fourth generation. 

His brother. Dr. John Hamilton, born in February, 

1S27,, had passed away on the 12th of 

February, 1897. They were born in St. Clair, 

Columbiana County, Ohio, and both graduated at 

Jefferson College, Canonsburg,. Dr. John in 1847 

and Dr. William in 1849. They attended the 

Theological Seminary, and they are noted in 

Mr. Glasgow's History of the Reformed Presbyterian 

Church, on page 749. Both turned to the 

medical profession, and graduated in this city. 

Dr. John Hamilton located in Mercer County, 

Pa., and remained there for six years,, and then 

went to Allegheny, Pa., where he practised his 

profession till within four years of his decease. 

He was a member of the Allegheny R. P. congregation. 

He had a wide reputation as an entomologist, 

being eminent among the students of 

insect life. 

Dr. William Hamilton located in Pittsburgh, 

Pa.,, and was a surgeon, and was long one of the 

staff of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was connected 

with the Eighth street Pittsburgh R. P. 

congregation. He took great interest in the Covenanting 

Synod of 1871, and was on the local 

committee that saw to the details as to the material 

for the original Covenant, and the preparation 

of the copies which are found throughout 

the Church. 

Both of the Doctors Hamilton were known to 

two generations of ministry of our Church. They 

were men of strong character. They led long and 

successful lives. 

Their burial places are on the hill in Highwood 

Cemetery, Allegheny, Pa. Across the carriage 

road is the grave of David McAllister, and 

on the same side with them on the left, not far 

away,, are the graves of Dr. A. M. Milligan and 

J. R. W. Sloane. 

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord 

from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they 

may rest from their labors; and their works do 

follow them," 

THE TRUE HISTORIC POSITION OF THE 

COVENANTER CHURCH. 

By the Rev. A. J. McFarland, D. D. 

In this article, we limit our consideration 

of the subject given us, to the Covenanter 

Church in this country. Suffice it to say that 

in all her history in this country the aim has 

been kept steadily in view as to the attainments 

made by the Mother Church in Scotland, 

"to walk by the same rule, and mind 

the same things." This was shown in the 

fact that the Constitution of the Reformed 

Presbytery of the United States, framed and 

adopted in the Spring of 1798, was fully 

approved by the Covenanter Presbytery of 

Scotland and Ireland, and a friendly correspondence 

was established between them. 

This aim was also shown in the Testimony 

prepared and adopted by the Covenanter 

Presbytery in this country in 1806, in the 

drafting of which, the Reformea Presbytery 

of Scotland kindly favored them with suggestions 

which were loyally appreciated and 

embodied. This disposition was further 

shown in the fact that coincident with the 

adoption of the Testimony by the Covenanter 

Presbytery in the United States, the 

published sermons of leading Covenanters, 

issued in Scotland when the Covenanters 

were suffering under the reign of Charles 

II., and after the Revolution Settlement, 

were eagerly sought after by the Covenanters 

of this country, and read with deep 

interest and great profit. The same purpose 

was clearly evinced by the faithful and 

firm adherence to her consistent position in 

1833 when about one half her ministers and 

members proved false to their most holy vows 

and covenant engagements, and withdrew 

from her fellowship. More recent proof of 

the purpose of the Covenanter Church to 

"contend for the faith once delivered to the 

saints," is seen in the Covenant of 1871, 

section II., in which there is this declaration: 

"That after careful examination, having embraced 

the system of faith, order and worship 

revealed in the Holy Scriptures, and 

summarized, as to doctrine, in the Westminster 

Confession and Catechisms, and Reformed 

Presbyterian Testimony, and, as to 

order and worship justly set forth in substance 

and outline in the Westminster Form 

of Church Government and Directory for 

Worship, we do publicly profess and own 

this as the true Christian faith and religion, 

and the system of order and worship appointed 

by Christ for His own house, and by the 

grace of God, we will sincerely and constantly 

endeavor to understand it more fully, to 

hold and observe it in its integrity and to 

transmit the knowledge of the same to 

posterity." This also is evinced very distinctly 

in the Fourth Covenanter Term of 

Communion as amended after the act of covenanting 

in 1871, in which there is the 

acknowledgment of "the obligation upon 

this Church of the Covenant entered into in

1871, in which are embodied the engagements 

of the National Covenant of Scotland, 

and of the Solemn League and Covenant, so 

far as applicable in this land." This aim is 

seen again in the Fifth Term of Communion 

where there is an "approbation of the faithful 

contendings of the martyrs, and of the 

present Reformed Covenanted Churches in 

Britain and Ireland, as containing a noble 

example for us and our posterity to follow 

in contending for all divine truth, and in 

testifying against all contrary evils which 

may exist in the corrupt constitutions of 

either church or state. But the latest proof 

of the steadfast adherence of the Covenanter 

Church in this country to the attainments of 

the Covenanted Reformation was furnished 

in the faithful exercise of discipline in 1891 

on those ministers who pursued a divisive 

course that came to a head in the East End 

Meeting and Platform, and ended in their 

suspension. 

Thus it is manifest that through her whole 

history in this country, the Covenanter 

Church has striven, in calm and storm, in 

prosperity and adversity, in her youth and 

in her more mature life, amid praise and 

blame, in the bright day and the dark day, 

to be steadfast in the maintenance, application, 

and defense of Reformation Principles 

for which the fathers in Scotland had faithfully 

contended even unto death. 

The impression that is forced upon one 

who carefully surveys and studies the history 

of the Covenaater Church from the 

time of the First National Covenant in Scotland, 

nearly' 350 years ago, is that she has 

ever been a Witnessing Church. That is, as 

a child of Providence, born in a persecuting, 

testing time, when the enemies of the truth 

were in power in both church and state, she 

was called by Divine grace to clearly perceive, 

prize, embrace, exemplify, maintain, 

and defend Christ-honoring truth that was 

savagely and murderously assaulted. In this 

heroic service and conflict she acted the part 

of a true faithful witness for Christ in all 

its essential characteristics. She told the 

truth, the whole truth. He.- testimony was 

public, explicit, and consistt:int. This same 

high position of Witness for Christ has been 

the mark the Covenanter Church in this 

country has ever kept prominent in'her ideal 

purpose and purest aim. 


Reform. In all these departments of Christian 

activity the Covenanter Church can show 

a record that will not suffer by comparison 

with that of any other denomination. 

But it is not on this excellent record that 

she bases her claim to be the Witnessing 

Church. This rests on her relation to the 

great department of truth that centers in the 

fact of Christ's Universal Kingship. The 

Covenanter Church has been providentially 

taught this truth. In her early struggles with 

the enemies of this truth she was made to 

see its prime irnportance, its true position in 

the system of divine truth, its part in overthrowing 

the kingdom of Satan, and its part 

in bringing about a right and befieficeiit adjustment 

in human society, civil and ecclesiastic, 

and its part in glorifying Christ in 

the world. 

When the Covenanter Church was organized 

in this country, there were special conditions 

in the nation that called her to the 

witness stand to give the testimony in behalf 

of the royal claims of Christ that she 

was fitted, in providence, to give as was no 

other church. When our national constitution 

was framed, if the nation had been true 

to its past history, it would have been distinctively 

and unequivocally Christian. Following 

the Colonial Charters, compacts, laws, 

and early acknowledgments, there was every 

reason to expect that the Constitution of 

the Nation would make proper and explicit 

mention of God as the source of national 

authority, of Christ as the ruler of nations, 

and of the Bible as the supreme standard of 

law. But to the great disappointment of the 

Covenanters of the country the Nation turned 

from its promising past and framed and 

adopted a strictly atheistic non-Christian constitution. 

As a faithful witness, the Covenanter 

Church testified against this most flagrant 

sin, in petitions, memorials, resolutions 

of her church courts, and published sermons 

and public discussions of her ministers. She 

refused to incorporate with the new government, 

or take any active part part in civil 

affairs that required, as in voting and holding 

office, the taking of the oath to support the 

atheistic, Christless constitution of government. 

And, as the government of the United 

States has persisted in its position of disloyalty 

to Christ, and rebellion against His 

rightful authority, the Covenanter Church 

continues to utter her testimony against the 

nation's sin by full, public, explicit, consistent 

proclamation of the nation's duty to 

Christ, and its flagrant and persistent sin in 

refusing to discharge this duty. The maintenance 

of this position in this country has 

not so far been visited with bloody persecution 

as in the Fatherland when thousands 

In claiming this high distinction for herself 

the Covenanter Church does not mean 

to say that other evangelical churches are in 

no sense or degree witnesses for Christ. On 

the contrary, she freely concedes that they 

hold much truth. They all, in general, acknowledge 

the Scriptures of the Old and New 

Testaments to be the Word of God and the 

only rule" of faith and conduct. They are were cruelly murdered. But it has not been 

actively and extensively engaged in missionary 

and evangelistic work. They zealously involves self-denial and sacrifice, her posi 

an easy and pleasant work. Her testimony 

co-operate in moral reform movements, such tion of political dissent is unpopular, and 

3S Temperance, g^bbath and Governmental win^ no applaw§e, her corisistenf practice 

evokes the reproach and denunciation of 

those who are rebuked by it, and when weakened 

by the defection and desertion of those 

who were Covenanters only in name, to some, 

it seems a question as to who had the easier 

task—the victim of the persecutor's sword 

and bullet and gibbet, or the present day 

witness bearer with his prolonged and painful 

struggles. 

As corollary to what we have written w^ 

note: 

First—The Covenanter Church cannot be 

charged with schism. She has a right to her 

distinct denominational position. She is a 

witness for great and important Christ-honoring 

truth, that is neglected by other ecclesiastical 

bodies. 

Second—There is a vast responsibility rising 

out of this pre-eminent position. 

Third—Entangling alliances are to be 

avoided if the Church would hold her position 

in unimpaired loyalty and efficiency. 

THIRTY YEARS' PROGRESS. 

By Rev. AV. J. Coleman, D. D. 

The Covenanter Church may be said to have 

had a separate existence ever since the Protestant 

Reformation in Scotland, over three hundred and 

fifty years ago, and while thirty years is a long 

time in the life of a man, it is by no means so 

long in the life of the Church, nor does it hrinj 

such marked changes. Yet ours is a hurrying age 

and the events tnat have occurred, the things 

that have come to pass in the last thirty years 

are neither few nor small in their influence on 

the Church and its destiny. 

It would be easy in reviewing some of these 

events to write a lament, but surely it is better 

to study the good that the Head of the Church 

has wrought by means of these very difBcuIties, 

than to sigh for men that are gone, or to 

try to measure the evil that has been done by 

mistaken policies. The editor should have 

chosen some man to write this article, whose 

imagination was so enraptured with the sine.- 

on the upper side of the cloud that he would 

never see the darkness below,, or feel the tears 

that it lets fall on the earth, yet we all knov/ 

that God comes in clouds and darkness and that 

the tears that fall, cause the earth to bring forth 

and bud. 

1. Let us note our progress firstin that we are 

a chastened Church. The Lord addresses his 

first beatitude to the poor in spirit; that is the 

place to begin. If we thought that we were rich 

and increased with goods and had need of nothing, 

the Lord would put us away, being chastened 

we may have hope. Our great men, whom 

we had thirty years ago,, are gone, and we have 

none ready to take their place. We have lost 

a large per cent of our number, being two thousand 

less than we were then, yet the past year 

shows a net gain ot 300, which is encouraging. 

Our institutions of learning are not flourishingas 

we could wish. Some of our weak congregations 

are about giving up, and nearly all have to 

struggle to hold their own. We know all this and 

feel it and our pride and sslf-suflBciency are departing. 

Could a better thing happen to us When 

we are weak, then are we strong and as our da* 

so shall our strength be. 

2. As a result of the experiences of thir'.v 

years we are a clearer-sighted Church. We have 

learned many things in that time and, as a result, 

some questions which have troubled us are 

settle^, or in the course of seniemeni, ^r^ m.

October 28, 1914. 

with increasing clearness what we are appointed 

to do and are gradually setting ourselves to the 

doing of it. We may be so conscious of our limitations 

as to be timid and unwilling to risk 

making an effort, but we know what we need to 

io. This may not be true of all, but it is true 

of the Church as a body, and anyone who will 

think back thirty years will see it. 

3 As a result of this clearer sight, the Church 

as a body is more radical. Radicalism means to 

go to the root of things. John the Baptist was 

•• radical when he said, "Now the ax is laid to 

the root of the tree." True radicalism means 

that things are considered in their fundamental 

relations and that an effort is made to be thoroughly 

consistent. Most men have a conservative 

tendency and hold to things because they 

are old, because the fathers held them, or a 

liberal tendency and accept things because they 

are new and novel. The radical tendency is +0 

bold to things if they are fundamentally right 

and not otherwise,, whether they are new or 

old, and whatever may be the outcome. 

The Covenanter Church seems to the 

writer to be growing along this line and he believes 

that this is peculiarly the line for thi 

Church to follow. If she is sacrificing popularity 

for her principles, let her put her principles 

to the front and keep them there, whatever the 

result may be. 

4. At the same time the Church is becoming 

more evangelical. Radicalism and evangelism 

go together. As men love Christ more and 

preach him more fervently, they are ready to 

make sacrifices tor him, and as they fight sin 

in all its forms they feel the need of divine 

grace to sustain them. More piety brings us 

right up to our principles. As men think more 

ot Christ as a Priest,, they think more of him 

as a King. The movement toward evangelism 

is one of the most marked tendencies of the 

Church at present, and no characteristic could 

be more hopeful, or more in harmony with the 

will of the Head of the Church. 

5. The Covenanter Church is learning to give. 

It is more generous now than it was with two 

thousand more members. No other Church gives 

anytfiing like as much lor political reform and at 

the same time no other Church gives as much 

per member for missions. No other Church has 

accepted so fully the plan ol giving one-tenth 

to the Lord, and as this plan is accepted the contributions 

come up. This looks like progress ol 

a substantial kind. 

6. We have a better trained Church than we 

bad thirty years ago. This is largely due to the 

rise of young people's societies. A generation 

ago it was the exception when a young person 

took any active part in any religious meeting; 

now most of the young people have grown up 

in the habit of doing something in the way ol 

public speech and prayer. This strengthens the 

whole membership and makes them more useful 

at home and more influential abroad. It is evidence 

of the strong materialistic spirit of the age 

that this training does not send more of our 

young men into the Seminary. 

7. We have a harder working Church than 

thirty years ago. There is no doubt in my mmd 

but that the people of this country are going 

down morally and that the work of saving men 

is growing harder year by year. It was much 

easier to gain converts thirty years ago than at 

the present time. The love of pleasure had not 

4en possessed the coun try. as it has now. We 

are ripening for judgment and approaching a 

crisis. It looks as if we were in the last days 


when perilous times have come. Allowing lor 

immigration the only Church that grows now 

is one that is letting down the standard. That 

a Church with such unpopular principles as 

ours should even hold its own in such circumstances 

is a great tribute to its working power. 

1 have no disposition to say that 1884 was 

better than is 1914, no desire to go back and try 

it over again. We have had our faults and failings, 

but God has been good to us. 

WHY THE GREAT POWERS ARE FIGHTING. 

Motives of Rival Civilizations Analyzed. 

By Frank Irish Cadwallader, of Cadwallader's 

Bureau. 

The editor of the Christian Nation has asked 

me to prepare a short account of the great World 

War, with some remarks on the causes leading up 

to it. And he wished me to be absolutely fair to 

all the nationalities concerned. That injunction 

I intend to observe strictly—that is to say, so 

far as such a thing is humanly possible; for certainly 

anyone who can contemplate the dread 

cataclysm, and remain indifferent, must be either 

more or less than a man—I think considerably 

less. So it won't require any vast acumen to 

discover which side has my sympathy. No matter 

how much care a writer takes, the mere 

selection of facts to be presented will show what 

phases of a controversy he regards as being most 

important, and will thereby afford a sure indication 

as to how he views the points at issue. 1 

will premise, also, that we know very little of the 

actual,, inside history of the last three months, 

as yet. Not that I wish to put too much stress 

upon the common talk about "newspaper lies," 

for that sort of stuff gives me a most unconscionable 

weariness. As an experienced newspaperman 

I have had ample opportunity to observe that 

there are plenty of liars in this world who are in 

no way connected with journalistic work, and 

their productions are not infrequently of such 

skill and finish that they will deceive even a 

trained reporter, and thereby secure undeserved 

publicity. It is to be remembered, too, that it is 

the business of newspapers to sell papers, and the 

best possible way to insure success in that line 

is to publish prompt and genuine news—not fakes. 

My very first difficulty is to state the causea 

of the war. Technically, the cause of the war 

was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand,, 

heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, 

and his wife, on June 30 last, at Sarajevo, the 

capital of Bosnia. Xow personally, I am thoioughly 

convinced that the world lost mighty litt'e 

when that archduke was murdered, for he was a 

reactionary of the most pronounced type, a militarist 

through and through, and a convert to the 

propaganda of Pan-Germanism,, a policy based on 

medieval ideals of conquest, with the definite and 

openly-avowed plan of dominating the whole 

world, and of ruthlessly crushing any nation and 

any race which may stand in the way. 

But"~assassination is very poor policy, to consider 

it from a purely utilitarian standpoint, because 

it is almost certain to develop an amount 

of sympathy which will tend to defeat the very 

cause which the assassin has most at heart. Precisely 

that happened in the present case, lor instead 

ol securing any amelioration in the condition 

of the Slavic peoples under the iron rule of Austria, 

an ultimatum was sent by the Austrian Government 

to that of Servia, an investigation having 

shown,, as was asserted, that not only the assassination 

plot had been hatched in Servia, but 

even that persons high in the Servian government 

had been privy to it. The youthful assassin who 

executed the plot was himself a Servian, though 

born within the Austrian dominions. 

When that ultimatum was sent, on July 23, it 

was like the proverbial thunderbolt from a clear 

sky So far as the general European public was 

concerned the double assassination had passed 

into history as one of the unpleasant incidents 

that one does not like to hear about, but still a 

naatter of negligible note. But that same public, 

alert to all rumors of wars,, perceived on the instant 

that Russia would not stand for the destruction 

of little Servia, which was plainly implied 

in the demands made by Austria. A few 

years before, Russia had protested against the 

complete annexation of Bosnia-Herzegovina, but 

Russia had not at that time recovered from the 

exhaustion of its resources by the Japanese War, 

and so the protest came to nothing when Kaiser 

William "rattled his sword in its scabbard," and 

announced that he would stand by his ally "in 

fehining armor"—a most deliciously medieval 

phrase. Bosnia-Herzegovina had been placed 

under the protection of Austria by the Treaty of 

Berlin, after being wrested from the Turks, but 

their complete annexation was not authorized. 

But this time Russia meant business, and when 

Austria declared war on Servia, on July 28, she 

proceeded to mobilize. Servia, it was reported, 

had complied with all the Austrian demands except 

one, that Austria be officially represented in 

any proceedings connected with the investigation 

of the murder plot and the punishment of the 

participants—which would of course have been 

tantamount to a surrender of her national independence. 

July 31 the Kaiser sent an ultimatum 

demanding that Russia cease her mobilization, 

and the next day, Saturday, August 1, he declared 

war against Russia. France at once joined in, 

as Russia's ally, and five days later England declared 

war against Germany, basing her action on 

the violation of the neutrality of Belgium, which 

Germany had been long bound by treaty to protect, 

just as England and France were. 

Xow that is the record, so far as mere superficial 

facts go. But for myself, I don't believe a 

word of it. I have been predicting precisely such 

a conflict for fully ten years past. It is the natural 

outcome of agencies perfectly perceptible to 

any observer who looks beneath the surface. For 

one thing, it is true, as the Germans often say, 

that the English are jealous of their marvelous 

success in developing manufactures and pushing 

trade. The legislative requirement that German 

products be labeled "Made in Germany'' proves 

such jealousy, but that was the outgrowth of 

previous irritation when many great English 

manulacturers lound that some exceedingly capable 

German apprentices who had learned every 

secret of their business, turned out to be the 

sons of rich Germans who started a rival 

business and often cut out the Britisher by underselling 

him. 

There is no question whatever,, that the Germans 

were genuinely surprised when England 

entered the war—and not a little displeased, too. 

1 have talksd with many Germans about these 

matters in past years, with scores, even hundreds 

of them, and I know that the great majority of 

Germans believed that England would never willingly 

fight a great power again, so great was 

their contempt for her as a non-military country. 

So entirely sure of this were their militarist 

writers that they frankly gave away their plan of 

campaign, which was to crush France first, and 

then,, a few years later, to smash England. At 

present German apologists belittle these writers, 

but the fact remains that they have had honors 

heaped upon them, and have been hurt in no 

wise in their professional careers. 

A year ago, after Turkey had been beaten, and 

it had become apparent that a new Slavic power 

was about to arise in the Balkans, which would 

be a menace to Pan-Germanism, the Kaiser increased 

his standing army by 150,000 men. Since 

that date,, all the banks of the Continent have 

been hoarding gold, being sure that war was imminent. 

I am myself fully convinced that the 

war would now be on, even if that archduke had 

never been killed. That was merely made a convenient 

pretext. 

For my part, also, I have not the slightest dûbt

that England would have been in this war even 

if Belgium had not been invaded, for she could 

not have afforded to stand by and see France 

crushed. There have been too many instances 

in the past two decades when the Kaiser has 

brought Europe right to the brink of a general 

war, as in the Agadir business, and ceased his 

threats only when his demands were reluctantly 

granted by other powers. But in giving England 

the opportunity to come into the struggle as the 

defender of gallant but helpless little Belgium, 

Germany immensely strengthened the case of 

England at the bar of public opinion and of history. 

And in making his contemptuous reference 

to the treaty that guaranteed the independence of 

Belgium as a "scrap of paper," Chancellor von 

Bethmann-Hollweg committed one of the most 

colossal indiscretions and fatuous asininities that 

a trained diplomat and statesman has ever let 

escape him—an undying illustration of German 

"culture" which can neither be explained nor defended. 

But whatever the mistakes of her statesmen, 

there can be no denial that the wonderful efficiency 

of the Kaiser's army was at once shown 

to be fully up to the traditional specifications. On 

August 2, the German troops marched through 

the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg (a tiny country, 

smaller than Rhode Island, whose neutrality was 

also supposed to be guarded by treaty), and the 

invasion of Belgium and Prance was begun. One 

ot the flrstplaces to suffer from the rigors of 

the German method of conducting war was "Vise 

a manufacturing town of some 4,.000 people just 

within the Belgian border, which was totally destroyed 

because, as was asserted, some civilian 

"snipers" shot at the invading soldiers. In like 

case American soldiers would simply have hunted 

down the offenders, and killed them, as they 

did at "Vera Cruz. The Germans have destroyed 

a great many cities, towns, and villages in Belgium,, 

the most notable being Louvain, where, although 

the City Hall was spared, the ancient university 

and cathedral suffered. There is also a 

long list of French municipalities that have vanished, 

and the partial destruction of the great 

cathedral at Rheims has been the occasion lor 

bitter condemnation from artists and art-lovers 

the world over. The German authorities defend 

their course with the assertion that the French 

were making a military use of the cathedral, by 

using one of the towers as a signal station. This 

the French as emphatically deny, and they declare 

that the only military use made of the structure 

was as a hospital. A number of wounded 

Germans were burned to death in the Cathedral. 

The Germans met their first serious check at 

the fortified city of Liege. The city itself wa.5 

quickly occupied, but some of the forts held out 

for two weeks or more. Indeed, so obstinate was 

their resistance, that German critics declared that 

the forts must have been manned by the French 

army—to their minds a complete justification for 

their own violation of Belgian territory. The subsequent 

exploits of the determined little Belgian 

army have,, however, completely disposed of that 

surmise. The resistance of the Belgians at Liege 

not only heartened the Allies, but it is entirely 

possible that it really saved Paris. The French 

mobilization was so much slower than that of 

the Germans that it certainly lends plausibility to 

the stories some tourists have told, that mobilization 

was really under way in Germany before war 

was declared, although the Kaiser made Russian 

mobilization a casus belli. The fightingat Liege 

developed the fact that the Germans still stick 

to their historic mass formation, even marching 

to attack forts in close order. Their plan is to 

crush through overwhelming numbers in the final 

struggle, no matter what the cost may be in life. 

Liege is memorable also, because it was there 

that the Germans showed how quickly their huge 


siege guns can demolish the strongest forts. 

Other rumored surprises, as to a veritable fleet 

of super-Zeppelins,, improved submarines, and 

naval guns of terrific destructiveness, have been 

talked of, but the only real surprise sprung as 

yet has been the big siege guns, which were not 

known even to the German army, beiug handled 

by experts direct from the Krupp works. 

On August 21, the Germans began their attack 

oh the Belgian city of Namur, and when they captured 

the place three days later, English military 

critics were stupefled, as the fortifications weie 

supposed to be capable of holding out indefinitely. 

Again it was a case of the siege guns, which have 

a bore of nearly 17 inches. A single shell from 

one of them has sufficed to destroy a massive 

steel "cupola," which is a development of the turret. 

Later on the same thing was done at Maubeuge, 

although for some unexplained reason the 

French Government denied the fall of the city 

for many days. 

During the last ten days of August, roughly 

speaking, the Germans were pushing their way 

rapidly towards Paris. They were fighting nearly 

all the time, night as well as day, and yet for a 

week they made something like 25 miles a day. 

This speed was largely due to the use of automobiles,, 

but nothing like, that march is known to 

history. The British army of something like a 

hundred thousand, which was on the extrems 

left of the Allies' line, bore the brunt of the attack, 

and Field Marshal Sir John French, its 

commander, has admitted that he had the utmost 

difficulty to prevent his fiank being turned. To a 

certain extent, it is known, this retreat was 

strategic,, and was executed under the orders of 

Gen. Joffre, the French commander; but just how 

much was strategy and how much dire compulsion, 

cannot be known as yet. The Germans 

greatly outnumbered their foes, and they hurled 

their men upon them with absolute indifference 

to their fearful losses. 

But finally, on September 2, when the Germans 

had got within five miles of the outer fortifications 

of Paris, they turned abruptly to the eastward 

and abandoned their efforts to eiivelope the 

Allies' left. Just what happened then may not ê 

known until after the war, and if the Germans 

should win,, it may never be known. But military 

critics have guessed that Gen. Joffre's strategy 

was about to mature, and that Gen. von Kluck 

who commanded the army on the German right 

wing, and who is unquestionably a very able general, 

got out of a very bad situation just in time. 

Two or three days later there began a battle 

which will probably be known in history as the 

Battle of the Marne, in the territory to the east 

of Paris. It was no doubt the greatest battle up 

to that time in the history of the world. Probably 

more than a million men were engaged on 

each side. It continued for a week, and then the 

Germans suddenly retreated for some 25 or 30 

miles, where they took positions in trenches previously 

prepared. Then began the Battle of the 

Aisne, but a movement soon developed which was 

the reverse of the march on Paris,, in the westerly 

zone of operations, each side trying to turn the 

other's flank. The Battle of the Aisne has been 

talked of as continuing more than four weeks, but 

it gradually shifted to territory north of the River 

Aisne, until the lines reached the seacoast in 

Belgium, the Germans occupying Ostend October 

15. The battle-line then extended all the way 

down through France into the southwest corner 

of Germany, in Alsace, near Switzerland, a total 

front of something like 350 miles. 

From the eastern theatre of war,, the accounts 

are so contradictory that it is difficult to form a 

conclusion. This much appears, however, that 

the Russians have exhibited a mobility and energy 

that proves a vast improvement over their 

methods in the Japanese War. It looks as though 

they had inflicted very heavy losses on the Austrians, 

and even the Germans are findingthem 

much more difficult to attend to than they had 

anticipated. At this writing there seems to be a 

battle-line several hundred miles in length from 

some point in East Prussia down across Russian 

Poland and well into the Austrian dominions 

with more than a million men on each side, possibly 

even more than are engaged in the western 

zone. One curious incidental result ot the 

war is that the lowly Russian moujik is, for th^ 

first time in history,, saving money and putting it 

in the bank. The cause of this phenomenon— 

and in war-time at that!—is that the government 

has closed all the vodka shops, and is enforcing 

prohibition (except in very high-class places) with 

the iron rule of the army. So marvelous haê 

been the results that the suggestion has been 

seriously made in high quarters that this policy 

be made permanent. 

Space forbids more than a mere mention of 

the fact that Japan, as the ally of England in the 

Far East, has taken a hand in the game, and is 

giving material assistance to the British and 

French in the task of despoiling Germany of all 

her colonial possessions. The naval situation is 

undeveloped to a degree that is exasperating to 

students of naval affairs, neither side having lost 

as many as a dozen war-ships at this writing, 

and those in sporadic forays. Great Britain haa 

had the enormous advantage of keeping control 

of the sea, except that a good many mercnantmen 

have been sunk by a tew wandering German cruisers 

that have not yet been caught. Such captures 

are wholly without military significance,, although 

they may increase the indemnity which Germany 

may have to pay in the end. In the matter ot 

colonial possessions, this war illustrates a certain 

peculiar inability of the Teutonic mind, with all 

its thoroughness, to understand other peoples. Beyond 

question, the Germstns counted on revolts in 

India, Egypt, South Africa, andin Ireland, it 

England should really join in the war. The only 

thing at all in the way of an uprising, to date, has 

been a little rebellion in the Union of South 

Africa, adjoining a German colony, which apparently 

has died a-borning and the premier. Gen. 

Botha, who fought the British so long, has publicly 

declared that the Boers would ten times 

rather be under the British flag than the German. 

The gigantic Sikhs, who are now at the front in 

France, are sufBcient demonstration of the attitude 

of India. 

At the time this resume is written, Octohef 22, 

practically all of Belgium is in the hands of the 

Germans, who have set about administering the 

government as though it were a part of the German 

Empire. They have Invited the refugees 

who fled to France,. Holland and England, to return 

to their homes in Belgium. These people 

are estimated as numbering fully 1,500,000, and 

there are thought to he just as many relugees 

from the devastated region of France. In innumerable 

cases their homes have been burned, and 

the people are penniless. 

The Belgian capital was removed from Brussels 

to Antwerp on August 17, and from there to 

Ostend just before the fall of Antwerp under the 

big German guns, on October 9. Again, on October 

13,. the Belgian government was transferred 

to the French city of Havre. 

The French capital is still in Bordeaux, where 

it had been transferred when Paris seemed to be 

in danger. 

As to the final outcome, the one thing that can 

he said with reasonable certainty is that both 

sides are now so embittered that it is going to 

be a fightto a finish. But with the British army 

of a million men, which Lord Kitchener as war 

minister, is organizing, and with the superior 

financial resources of both France and Germany, 

there can be little doubt as to the outcome. H 

that if a sticks Rhine, probably mark, Italian she their powers. empire and many, 

Germany 

Germany republic, may Lorraine Schleswig-Holstein colonial to will including provinces Belgium, is If the get of 

wins. 

be should as the course, present more back, restored,, empires,, France Allies 

Prance 

now of the have Luxembourg. 

favorable Austria lost, and order. Kiel declared win, did with will and 


probably Prance revolution Canal forty-four the will additional become 

England 

terms annexed restored German will go It as and is than and take third- far years also Italy. 

will 

territor^SM that colonial by to become Alsace 

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But she the

October 28, 1914 A FAMILY PAPER. 9 

H O W W E A K E Y E S A R E 

lation necessary to enable you to discard 

your crutch. Exactly the same with a broken 

arm—exercise it as soon as possible to 

S T R E N G T H E N E D B Y E X E R C I S E 

bring it back to normal. 

By C. Gilbert Percival, M. D. 

The wearing of eye-glasses is just exactly 

like using a crutch for life. Instead of 

In this, which is undoubtedly the most You know the eye is just like a little 

growing stronger by the use, the eyes 

active period in the history of man, every camera. It has the lens with the iris opening 

grow weaker, and you probably are well 

which enlarges and contracts agreeably aware of the fact that in order to see per 

to the amount of light existing. It also has fectly the wearer of glasses must change 

a dark chamber which may be compared to 

them from time to time for new and stronger 

ones. 

a camera bellows, and the retina corresponding 

to the sensitive plate. It has subject of eye massage: Doctor De Schwei- 

Let us see what authorities say on the 

three sets of muscles—one turns the eyes nitz, of Philadelphia, Professor of Ophthalmology 

in any direction, one controls the iris, and 

in Jefferson College, makes the 

one operates the focus. 

statement that in treating so serious a condition 

as dreaded cataract of the eye, massage 

of the eye-ball "has been followed by 

When, through nervous exhaustion or 

over-taxation, the circulation of blood in improvement in vision and deepening of 

jjne of our faculties is called on to do more, 

and to respond to a longer continued extraordinary 

strain than ever before. 

"Take things easy" may be very good 

advice, but most of us, who know how our 

competitors are hustling, fear that the 

practice of it would furnish us with a free 

seat on a bench in the park, instead of a 

cash income. 

JWore energy, more concentration, are required 

to keep up with the leaders nowadays—hence 

our nervous exhaustion is 

greater. Busy city life with its clang, clatter 

and rush, even most of our time-saving 

inventions and modes of travel keep the 

nerves on edge, and give them no opportunity 

to rest during our waking hours. 

Now the eye is one of the most delicate 

centers of the nervous system. This is 

clearly proven by the fact that the first 

place a physician looks for symptoms of 

paralysis is at the base of the optic nerve— 

if there are none in evidence it is taken as 

postive proof that there is no danger. 

This will clearly evidence that nerve exhaustion 

means eye exhaustion and finally 

eye affection if nothing be done to correct it. 

If, however, the blood circulation in the 

eyes is kept normal by the proper kind of 

simple and safe exercise, they continue 

healthy, normal and strong. 

Besides this nervous strain that I speak 

of there are many other features of modern 

life which tax the eyes unduly. 

Our schooling, once confined to the simple 

rudiments of education, is now so extended 

that the books of a schoolchild of 

to-day would cause a child of thirty years 

ago to look aghast—hence at the threshold 

of practical life we start to unduly tax our 

eyes. 

The glitter of city streets—the speed of 

trafiic—the riding in fast trains—the viewing 

of scenery from train windows as it 

flashes quickly by—and above all, the habit 

of reading every time we have the opportunity 

in our busy careers, under all sorts 

of unfavorable conditions—these all add to 

the extraordinary burden which our eyes 

are asked and expected to carry without 

assistance of any kind. 

And, remember that though your arms 

•^y rest, your body may recline and every 

limb and other sense may be to a great 

wtent, dormant at times, your eyes are always 

seeing unless they are closed—always 

active during every waking hour. 

Hardly any wonder then, that eye strain 

's so common and up to recently so many 

have had to call on artificial aid in order to 

see at all. 

the eyes becomes weaker than is normal, 

these muscles become flabby and refuse to 

act up to their usual standard, and the eyes 

do not focus easily if at all. Premature 

old-sight is the result. 

The muscles still do their best to focus 

properly; eagerly struggle and strain to 

properly do the work which your brain 

comm.ands them to do—strain and struggle 

so hard in fact that they affect the tired 

nerves, and not only cause headaches of 

which this is the most fruitful cause, but 

put the entire nervous system under a pressure 

which extends to the stomach and digestive 

organs, and bring on nausea and 

dyspepsia. 

What eye specialist is there who has not 

heard from his patient: "Why I had no idea 

in the world that it could be my eyes" 

There are many physicians in fact, who look 

to the eyes for one of the first causes of 

stomach trouble. 

It is perfectly amazing in, reviewing the 

progress of science, surgery and medicine 

in the last fifty years that the methods of 

correcting eye afflictions, even of the simplest 

kind, seem to have been entirely overlooked. 

Science in ,physiology is correcting deformities 

which used to require harnesses 

or mechanical support. Surgery is correcting 

displacements which heretofore caused 

lifelong confinement. Physicians are departing 

more and more from the old-fashioned 

practice of continual drugging, and using 

more rational methods of restoring and 

preserving health. 

But, until the recent discovery of this 

system of exercise to which I refer, no matter 

how simple your eye-trouble was, you 

were told that you had to wear eye-glasses. 

Now eye-glasses are not necessarily to be 

despised. They are a great invention in their 

way—so are crutches. 

But you would not relish the anticipation 

that you had to use crutches all your life 

nor would you. Just as soon as your 

sprained ankle, for instance, were in condition 

to stand it, your doctor would instruct 

you to touch it to the ground gradually and 

exercise it to bring back the normal circu 

the anterior chamber." The Medical Record, 

in writing of the same serious ailment, 

urges the great value of "any means that 

would bring an increased blood supply" 

and considers that "the most feasible plan 

seems to be properly applied massage." 

It would of course be impossible to satisfactorily 

or even safely give this massage 

(or exercise) with the hands, but this problem 

was successfully solved a few years ago 

by a New York specialist, who realized 

through experience how many troubles of 

the eyes could be quickly coriected by this 

method. 

The greatest and most practical inventions 

usually seems the simplest and most 

obvious once they become known and this 

one is no exception to that rule. So simple 

is it that any one can use it in their own 

home without instruction, yet it is so safe 

that there is not the slightest chance of 

giving the eyes anything but great benefit, 

no matter how long they may have been 

affected. 

This system of exercise is fully explained, 

also many interesting scientific facts 

about the eyes are given in a little book on 

the subject, which will be sent without cost 

if you address Charles Tyrell, M. D., 134 

West 65th Street, New York, and mention 

having read this article in Christian Nation. 

It may, with reason, be suggested that at 

no time could this system have been perfected 

more opportunely than now. At no 

time has the world demanded more perfect 

men and women; and if your eyes are weak, 

whether you wear glasses or not, it is not 

necessary for any one to point out its disadvantages—perhaps 

you even consider 

glasses a disfigurement to a certain degree 

—surely they are an inconvenience. 

Of course you cannot put new muscles in 

an eye, as you would a new tire on an automobile, 

but you can restore health to these 

muscles and give them the same orignal 

strength that assures the thorough performance 

of their natural work. 

Personally I have seen this system in a 

few months make a boy of eighteen entirely 

independent of glasses who had worn them 

continuously for twelve years; also enable 

old folks over sixty to discard their glasses 

in an incredibly short time. Therefore, I 

believe it is safe to assume that many thousands 

of spectacles will cease to be useful 

as this system becomes generally known, 

and I am sure that every one whose eyes are 

affected in any way, whether a wearer of 

glasses or not, will be greatly interested in 

the little book which tells so much about the 

eyes and their care.—Adv.

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. til. 

Around the Old Arm 

and them give for thee, dear 

ginning to grow dark, and I quickened 

my steps, reaching my of 

have them. O, they do so need 

Jesus. Those over there never 

fice door to find him coming on after 

me. I entered by the side door 

and had just turned on the light 

when the bell rang. Answering it 

1 found the man there. 

him 

Under the electric light I had 

plainly before me, a large, 

The pronunciation was closely, 

"Weli^" I said. 

"May I speak with doctor" he 

asked. 

"Ye-es," I consented, "but leave 

that implement outside." 

"Sure!" he replied, and dropped 

both pick and hat before entering. 

Chair. 

This was not to my liking, to be 

followed by a vicious-looking Italian, 

at dusk, and to have his name 

"I love It, 1 love It, 

You remember No I was here. 


I wanted to—" 


balance on my ear is "perfidy!" I 

"0, yes!" I remembered. 


gave him a chair, and took one Reveni. He is going home with "Doctor," he said, "if you please 

•PERFIDY." 

for myself where I could touch Bibles, but, he would not go to I will thank you. I felt thatJ 

By W. H. Morse, M.D. the police call. 

the islands to the coatti!" did so want to go to the islands 

The city clocks were striking 

This was getting interesting. where—you, you know—I was. 

"I am a Christian!" he began. T 

five and the factory whistles were 

"Why, man," I said, "you say that But, no! I did not seem fit. 1, a 

don't know! I get my mind!" 

the men in the convict settlements man who had served. But 1 pitied. 

blowing when, on my way to my "Ah," I thought, "mentally deranged!tian. 

Take it to them." 

Doctor, I went! .y.Dove price of 

need the Bible; you are a Chris 

I asked you. You encouraged me. 

office one November afternoon, I 

passed the trench where a gang of "Unless," he went on, "unless I "I I" he asked; then shook my tickets I had nine dollars, and 

Italians were excavating for a do I shall sure be damned! Yes" his head. "O, I couldn't, couldn't I got me Testaments and Psalms. 

sewer. At the instant of the time "Describe your symptoms," I any way! Think of it! I killed my At Palmero I was stopped. The 

signal every man stopped work. said. 

woman! 1 am not fit. No, not me." caribineers said I could not go. 1 

"None symptoms, doctor!" he A long sigh of despair. I at 

Ordinarily they pay little or no 

gave a caribineer one Testament. 

answered. "Not that! Say, doctor! once began to reason with him, He read it. Then he said I could 

attention to passers on the sidewalk, 

and it was therefore with Doctor, he went to Italy. He a could. His dark face brightened ti he took. I went to Lipari where 

You know Joe Fancilini Yes and to encourage him all that I go with the next co.-npany of coat 

some surprise that I noticed that Christian. You know he did the 

I once was. Ah, how glad they 

one of the men looked up sharply pile of good. Yes" 

were to see old Fedi! I just tell and 

at me and touched fils hat. He 

acted as if he was in haste to quit 

I recalled Fancilini, an Italian 

Protestant who, the previous year, 

tell about dear Jesus, and give 

some Testaments. O, they so hungry! 

My! They want them all. 

had gone home to Italy with a supply 

of Scriptures in Italian and 

No! I wanted some for Ustica. So 

work, and after I had walked on 

a few steps something impelled me 

with them had done splendid colportage. 

I cut up in portions some several 

to look back, and I saw that he 

for them. I come away, back to 

was following, with his pick in his "O, I want to do same, too!" the 

Palermo. I wanted so bad to get 

hand. I turner at the next corner, 

man went on, "But, doctor, please 

to Ustica, but that caribineer said 

when glancing back, I saw that tell me I cannot! I would be O, 

he wanted me to go to Favignana, 

so glad to carry Testaments home, 

he was not far behind. It was be 

where he had his brother con 

them, doctor!" 

"You are a Protestant" I asked. 

"Sure." 

"You contemplate returning to 

Italy, and desire to do the same 

as he did" 

"If—" and the man began to 

sob and cry. He calmed himself 

stalwart man, very dark, anything 

but clean, and apt to answer to with difficulty, and then continued, 

"How can I Doctor, I have 

'Charles Reade's definition of sinister. 

In one hand he held his hat, 

served." 

"Served" 

and in the other his pick. 

"Yes, doctor, at both Lipari and 

"The doctor " he asked. When Ustica.'' 

I had replied in the affirmative, he "Served, how" 

said, "1 am Pierre Fedi. Service! ' "Why, doctor, I was one of the 

coatti!" 

"And what are they" 

"perfidy," and my imagination did 

He pronounced the word with 

not have to take rein to realize 

a shudder: "Convicts." 

that he looked it. He did certainly 

have a villainous appearance. in full 

"You" My suspicions returned 

force. 

"Yes, doctor. I killed my woman. 

Before that I did all crimes. 

She was bad, and I stab her. Manslaughter, 

ten years. I served." 

"Well" 

"The coatti need the dear Bible. 

0, how I wish I was so I could 

carry it to them, and tell them of 

our dear Jesus! But no! Francilini, 

he was good. I was bad. Never 

do! No, no! And they need it 

so, doctor! O, I wish! But you 

see, I am not. There is Filippo 

for an instant, and then, suddenly, 

with a low "Good night!" he 

went out. I bolted the door. 

Some days after this, I was passing 

the sewer trench, and thought 

of him. The foreman stood by, 

and I asked him if Fedrwas among 

the men. 

"No," he replied, "Fedi left Saturday 

noon, when the men were 

paid. He didn't return this week. 

Another man in his place. Sorry. 

Good workman. Probably gone 

on some other job." 

It was five months later, when 

one Tuesday morning in late 

April there came among my patients 

a well-dressea, clean-shaved 

man, who waited for his turn till 

others had been attended. As he 

came into the consultation room, a 

peculiar feeling came over me. He 

was a stranger, but in a sort of 

instinctive way, I felt as if in the 

presence of a dangerous man. 1 

have often thought of it many 

times since, and cannot account 

for it. I could not even when he 

spoke. 

"Doctor," he said, "I am not ill. 

I am quite well. You do not recall 

me. At service, Pierre Fedi. 

fined. So I go to Favignan. Same 

good time. Those poor men so 

glad to hear the clear Testament. 

They took all I had. They did. 

You see I not get to Ustica. But, 

doctor, I work like last year on 

public sewer, and next fall I go 

once more!" 

I have seen many returned missionaries, 

but never one more happy 

than that man. I have talked 

with him at different times this 

past summer, and he is to spend 

the winter in Sicily, with the convict 

island of Ustica as his field. 


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In the Sabbath 

School 

Lesson VII. November 15, 1914. 


JESUS AND PETER. 

Golden Text.—Let him that thinketh 

he standeth take heed lest ho 

fall. 1 Cor. 10:11'. 

Lesson Text.—Mark 14:27-31, .'/:. 

54. 06. 72. 

Time.—A. D. oti. 

Suitable Psalms.—14], iM, 39, 1. 

Exposition.—The central thought :n 

the whole lesson to me is that of being 

offended at Christ. This offence 

of Peter's and of the rest seems to 

us to be so without excuse tbat we 

IhpI that Christ ought almost to have 

turned them down the next time they 

came to him. But if you look into 

your life in the same spirit that you 

look into the lives ot these disciples, 

you will find that there are many 

times when you have been offended 

at Christ and if he were to treat yoa 

the same way that you would have 

him treat these men you would be 

turned adrift and Christ would go hii 

way withoui your friendship. 

Peter had assured Christ that he 

would go through death at his side. 

Christ knew Peter better than he 

knew himself and he would deny that 

he ever knew him before the cock 

crew that day. It turned out that 

Christ was right and Peter wrong but 

in the defeat of that night Peter gained 

new strength so that when other 

trials came that were harder to meet, 

he was able to meet them and come 

through them with honor. He learned 

to meet them in Christ. This one 

he tried to meet alone. 

It was a hard thing that the 

friends of Christ should turn against 

him. It was bad enough for his en'i- 

out the way they had expected. Instead 

of Christ becoming a king, he 

mies to hate him when he was willing let himself be taken by the rabble of 

to do so much for them, but for his men from the chief priests and be led 

friends who had been with him during 

all his ministry and who had gotten 

so much from him and to whom 

he had opened his heart, to turn 

against him and leave him in his 

hour of trouble it was one of the hardest 

things that he had to bear. 

When Christ told them that they 

would all forsake him and leave him 

alone, Peter tried to make an exception 

of himself but Christ very bluntly 

told him that he would be no exception 

to the rest but would If anything, 

be worse. Christ takes back 

the worst ot sinners. 

The world is often offended in 

Christ today and we with the world. 

They are not willing to follow hira 

when they see that he is going into 

a place of sacrifice or danger. 

The world is offended at Christ because 

he Is not what they want. They 

want a Savior who will give them all 

the blessings that come with salvation 

and everlasting life and they 

want one also who will wink at their 

faults and let them do as they want. 

They are offended at Christ because 

he condemns them for sin. He condemns 

them by his look as he did 

Peter. What that look must have 

meant to him. There would be no 

anger in it, only sorrow and pain that 

one who had followed so faithfully for 

so long should turn back at the last. 

That look opened the heart of the 

-Master to an unfaithful friend. It laid 

bare the heart that another had 

struck. 

How many times that look ot Cnrist 

has offended sinful men ana womeu 

since that time. How many times 

conscience has burned in the hearts 

of men because they knew that they 

were standing face to face with the 

Savior who died for them. 

You remember how Peter was convicted 

of sin by the look of the Master. 

Christ did not look toward him 

till he had denied him three times, 

then he turned and by that one look 

told him all that it meant to him for 

his friend to turn against him. That 

look was more than Peter could bear. 

He went out and wept bitterly. But 

if Peter had not been a child of God 

it would not have affected him in that 

way. It would have hardened him because 

it condemned him of sin and 

lie would have hated the Master like 

Judas did when Christ told him that 

it was in his heart to betray him. 

lilveiy time your conscience .smitey 

you. Christ has looked into your 

heart. How does it affect you Does 

it drive you away offended or does 

it bring you to tears because you 

see in the face of the Master the 

hurt that you have caused. Does it 

bring you back 

These people were also offended at 

Christ because they did not understand 

the great purpose of his life. 

They had thought of him as being an 

earthly king and-of each of them as 

holding a high position in the kingdom. 

They were expecting earthlv 

blessings and honor. It did not turn 

away to be mocked and abused before 

the world. It was so different 

from what they had expected that 

they turned against him and seemed 

to think that they were mistaken in 

choosing him as their leader. The'r 

ideals were so much lower than those 

of Christ that they could not_ understand 

him. He was thinking of spiritual 

things and eternal things and 

they were thinking of the pleasures 

of this world. 

Their ideal was to rule over the 

world with the sword and they did 

not care any more for the number of 

the dead as long as they were 

enemies than the Germans or French 

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ideal was to rule over men by love 

and to help those who were down and 

oppressed. He tried to raise men 

nearer God. 

The life purpose of the world and 

of you, if you are still of the world, 

is to RISE. The life purpose of Christ 

is to RAISE. You see the difference 

at once and you can easily apply It 

to your life and see whether you are 

on the side of Christ or working with 

the world. 

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ships with a thousand men on board 

or the man who has learned to blow 

to pieces a regiment of soldiers because 

they happened to have a different 

colored rag on a pole over their 

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who has learned to save the bodies 

aad souls of men. The man who can 

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the form of a hollow square leaving 

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It is past midnight. James, when 

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ideal but the disciples had the other, 

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Peter turned again and foUoweil 

the reason they were offended in him 

Jesus "afar off." Here on the sand 

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table these sticks are the soldiers 

we often are offended in him today. 

at Peter. Peter looks back at Jesus head lest he fall." Never let go of 

and others leading Jesus to the palace 

of Caiaphas. These clothespins 

There are so many ways o£ rejecting 

or denying Christ that we need 

feel. Buster "Sad." Yes, Jesus .VIontclair. 

and their eyes meet. How does Jesus Jesus. 

away back of the others, are Peter 

be careful as we are told in the Gold 

eyes are full of sorrow. Peter, whom Montclair, N. J. 

and John. 

en Text less we fall into the same offence 

that Peter and the other dis 

him. How does Peter feel, Ruth Care and discrimination are exer 

he trusted so, has gone back on 

Jesus is taken inside the Judgment 

Hall. John knows some of the servants, 

so *he and Peter are allowed 

ciples fell into. 

"Ashamed." Peter is broken-hearted. cised in managing the advertising department 

of the. Christian Nation, and 

How many times we have rejected 

opportunities to serve Christ in 

—for Jesus loves him still—he re 


As he looks in Jesus' sad, loving eyes 

to enter. John goes on inside, but 

Peter stands in the shadow in the 

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run away and stay as did the others, 

life and of eternal things and we 

he is for his sin. If only he had 

Mary "They loved Jesus too well." 

have let them go by and have denied 

stayed close by Jesus' side and not guarantor, nor to adjust petty misunderstandings, 


Peter wants to be brave. When Jesus 

that Christ was the Lord of our lives 

"followed afar off." You know, Helen, 

said earlier in the evening that all 

and that we are living for him. 

when the baby lets go your hand he whose account is kept paid up we will 

would leave him, Peter declared that 

How many times friends have refused 

to listen to friends about the 

let go Jesus' hand. He let go the in his dealings with advertisers in 

soon stumbles and falls. So Peter gladly render any reasonable service 

he never would. And he wants to 

stick to his word. 

importance ot caring for their souls 

first time when he slept in the Garden this paper. Since 1911, investment 

Here in the center of the court the 

or about the importance of walking 

instead of praying. He let go the advertisements of tvery kind have 

servants kindle a fire. Bud, you lay 

on the straight road and have gone 

second time when he "followed afar been debarred. 

these pieces of paper and sticks in a 

off on ways that they knew were 

off." Now he falls. Peter was too 

pile. Now on top place this rumpled 

wrong in spite of the warnings. They 

sure of himself and did not lean hard 

red tissue paper for the flames. P.. 

are offended in Christ iu the person 

'enough on Jesus. Xow he throws his 

is about three in the morning and the 

of Christ's friends. 

cloak over his head and goes out and 

servants are cold, so they gather 

How many times parents or teachers 

or pastors or any others in 

weeps D bitterly. O God y tells o us u all, "Let K N O W 

around the fire to keep warm. Peter 

is cold too, and slips out of the 

authority have failed to see Christ 

A Woman in Your Church Who 

shadow to the warmth of the fire. 

their Lord in their charge and have 

Of what do the men gathered about 

gone on denying him there and have 

the fire talk, Grace "Of Jesus." Yes, 

acted as though they did not knov; 

! N c f e d s M o n e y 

the trial is going on in the palace. 

liim. 

and

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tHE CHRIStlAN NATION. Vol. 61. 


FOR NOV. 1.".. 


.Magnify the Christian Endeavor 

Pledge. Eccl. 5:1-7. 

Then we are called upon, "to support 

my own church in every way, 

Psalms: 22;2-!-:;7. No. 50; 6.5:l-.3, 

Nn. 171 • Vi; :', R. \'n •ii)'' IT, I S. No especially by attending all her regular 

Sabbath and mid-week services, 

:!.-.t; 11:1-3, No. 21. 

Paralells: Isaiah 1:12-17; 1 Sam. unless prevented by some reason 

15:22; Prov. 15:9; Prov. 20:25; Ps. which I can conscientiously give to 

5(1:14; 1 Chron. 1G:11; Col. 4:2; Ezek 

22:l!U; 1 Pet. 4:7; 2 Kings 18:5-7; 

Isaiah 50:10. 

my Savior." I wonder what the reasons 

are which we give to God Wednesday 

night before we retire. The 

The different young people's societies 

prayerful member will feel no neces- 

of our Church may not take city to hunt up excuses for God. Like 

the Christian Endeavor pledge and seeks like and he will be found where 

it is not essential that they should. It prayer is wont to be made. 

is a dangerous thing to enter into a But the crux of the matter is this. 

covenant with God rashly. "Bette- 

is it that thou should'st not vow, than 

that thou should'st vow and not pay." 

A multiplication of vows may hinder 

rather than be a help to our spiriiuality. 

Yet it is well for us to have 

a fixed purpose in our life and to do 

all possible to he loyal to it. Resolutions 

are necessary if there is co be 

any direction to our work. 

This pledge draws our attention to 

the necessity for Bible study and 

prayer. Without these,, no matter 

what else you may do, your service 

will be ineffectual. Wheels will not 

turn, nor belts move unless there is 

plenty of fire under the boiler. No 

stream can be full and powerful without 

bubbling springs at the source. 

You may work hard on some committee, 

you may attend the meetings regularly, 

you may even take part, but 

if you do not pray, you and others 

will be conscious of a lack somewhere. 

There will be no spontaneity, 

no spiritual perfume. The dry bones 

will not be clothed with living flesh. 

The most important seat in every 

young people's society is the prayer 

seat. You may occupy the seat of 

the irregular,, or the unbecoming, or 

the critical. Again you may scorn 

these and sit with the cordial and 

helpful, but if you want to be a 

great blessing, occupy the prayer 

seat. Pray for the members of your 

society by name, pray for the meetings 

before you come, pray for any 

work the society may be doing, pray 

for the congregation and the pastor. 

Prayer makes it possible for the arm 

of God to work and if you occupy the 

prayer seat (wonderful though it may 

seem) you can occupy, at the same 

time, the cordial seat and the helpful 

and many more. Your work then 

will be a pleasure and not a duty. 

Others will catch the contagion until 

your society is the pride of the pastor, 

a burning center for service. If 

you ever played "Going to Jerusalem" 

you remember with what a feverish 

haste you sat down on the firstchair 

nearest you. We might well play 

"Going to the Spiritual Jerusalem," 

and the firstseat nearest us is prayer. 

We will do well to occupy it with 

some of the same earnestness. 

If we pray, the remaining duties 

mentioned in the pledge will be 

easily performed. We will be present 

and take some part, aside from 

singing, in every meeting. What a 

wonderful meeting that would make 

if everyone would come prepared to 

do something! We could prepare easily 

enough Sabbath afternoon and we 

will, as soon as the zeal, lighted by 

prayer, is burning at our heart. 

"Trusting in the Lord Jesus for 

strength." There is no other road 

to purity and helpfulness. 


FOR NOVEMBER 18. 

Rev. J. M. Johnston. 

"Temperate in all things." 1 

Cor. 9:25. 

1. In our thoughts. 

is hard to recall words when once 

2. In our words. 

they are given wings. The time 

3. In our lives. 

to kill them is before they are 

Passages: Hos. 4:11. Is. 5:11. Is. born, before they pass through the 

5:22, 23, Joel 1:5. Nah. 1:10. Pro. doors of the heart. In James 3:2 

23:29. 1 Tim. 3:2, 3. Tit. 1:8. 2 Tim. we read: "If any man offend not 

1:13. 1 Tim. 6:3, 4. 1 Tim. 6:11, 12. in word, the same is a perfect 

Tit. 2:1-6. 2 Peter 1:6. Tit. 3:1-4. man, and able also to bridle the 

Psalms: 10:6-12. 26:1-7. 28:1-8. whole body." Words spoken with 

121:1-4. 141:1-6. 119:5th part. evil intent are like the sting of 

In this verse Paul describes an a bee the poison of which causes 

athletic game in which those who soreness in the heart. In 2 Tim. 

take part contest for a prize. Certain 

conditions must be fulfilled if disease. They eat like a canker, or 

2:17, Words are compared to a 

the reward is to be ostained. The as the margin has it "gangrene." 

same is true of a wrestling match. We can not fully comprehend the 

There must not only be training evil effect of words spoken in the 

and discipline but dieting must be spirit of malice and hate. We 

regarded also as necessary for success 

if one is to gain the mastery. 

Contestants must restrain from 

certain articles of food and liberties 

they would use on other occasions. 

Now if this is all true in 

regard to athletic contests, if it 

were so necessary for men to be 

temperate in all things that they 

might render their best service, 

how much more is it true for the 

believer in the Christian race to 

be temperate in all things that he 

might receive the Crown of Life. 

1. In our thoughts. Thoughts 

precede words. We think before 

we speak. As the saying is "think 

twice before you speak." The lips 

reveal the thoughts of the heart. 

We can not always tell what people 

are thinking about and when 

we do think we know it is only 

guess, but when they speak we 

are certain of the thought in the 

heart. Our thoughts are the foundation 

for words and acts in open 

life. Since our thoughts may be 

regarded as the source from which 

our deeds spring therefore it is 

absolutely necessary that we 

should give some attention to how 

we think. In Prov. we read, "For 

as he thinketh in his heart, so is 

he" (23:7). Again 1 Cor. 10:12, 

"Wherefore let him that thinketh 

he standeth take heed lest he fall." 

2. In our words. Our thoughts 

belong to self. Our words belong 

to others. Our thoughts concern 

ourselves, our words concern others. 

We are affected by our 

thoughts, others are affected by 

our words. How often we have 

heard people say, after some very 

cutting and unkind remark about 

another, "How I wish I had not 

said it. I do not know what made 

me say what I did. If I had taken 

the second thought I surely would 

not have made such a speech." It 

should be temperate in our words. 

3. In our lives. Thoughts, 

words and deeds make up the 

whole man. Our deeds is the life 

we live before the world; our 

thoughts put into action. We are 

told that our lives are epistles 

known and read of men. It is not 

so much what we think and what 

we say as what we can do that 

counts. We have heard men make 

a splendid temperance speech and 

then we have seen them get drunk. 

We have heard men in the Sabbath 

school teach the Temperance 

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out of the church than they go 

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them." Not by words. Words can 

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heart. They surely are an indication 

of a bad heart but they can 

not be depended upon as an indication 

of a good heart. Many are 

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It is the life that tells. It is the 

things we do that show up the 

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THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE. brary, lecture halls and music studies, 

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him. The Moody Bible Institute has 

The growth of the enrollment in 

continued not only to abide but to the three departments during the 

flourish and expand. The Institute past four years has been unusual. 

was born ot prayer, for Mr. Moody The year which closed August Slst. 

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site engaged in prayer long before day classes, -12 9 in the evening classes 

the public knew his • convictions, it and 1.502 in the Correspondence Department. 

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There are three large buildings, one 

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The Presbyterian Church has always 

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Three Presbyterians were on its 

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it of two in the persons of William 

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S. Osborne, in February, 1914. The 

other member is Henry P Orowell, 

who, as its president, has helped to 

bring the Institute to its present position 

of influence as a religious facto-. 

There are at present, four Presbyterians 

on the faculty and that denomination 

has always been well represented 

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of those each year, are entering Presbyterian 

seminaries whence they en 

Is the present European struggle 

Ênd of The World ^ 

ter upon their life's work on the 

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in the Book of Revelation What 

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the minds of the people since the outbreak 

Bible, which is presented to the students 

with the original Bible meaning, 

lecture entitled 

of the war are clearly answered in a recent 

instead of explaining away God's re 

JAMES M. GRAY, D. D.. Dean 

vealed meaning and clothing it with 

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"modern thought." While a college 

education is recognized as an advantage, 

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S h a n n o n ' s M a s t e r p i e c e 

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GENEVA, THE COLLEGE OF THE spirit of a school. Broad and liberal ed its majority. The Church has the Marlatt, Broomfield and Swift, and to 

COVE.\ANTER CHURCH. culture has always had at Geneva privilege of dictating the policy of the the other denominations in propw. 

(Prepared tor The Christian .Xation.) the pre-eminence over narrow and school and in return for that privilege tion. 

In 1848 Geneva College was founded 

at Northwood, Ohio, by the Scotch 

technical training. Her, science has is made legally responsible for the Sucessful in Secular Pursuits. 

always been taught from the cultur- support of the school. Historically, But all Geneva alumni are not minal 

rather than the technological point the College is a child of the Church; isters and missionaries. Professors, 

Covenanter Church for the purpose 

of view. Her curriculum has always legally it is a minor child of the schoolmen, civil engineers, physicians, 

of instructing the youth in the arts been framed to meet the demands for Church. 

lawyers, judges, statesmen, business 

and sciences, particularly with a view a liberal education in the arts and The College has rendered valuable ir..en all the way from Boston to Seservices 

to the Church. Seventy of attle and beyond the seas are proud 

to an educated ministry. Upon promise 

of generous aid, if the college She was founded for this purpose— our living ministers, fifteen of our of their Geneva diplomas. The tol- 

sciences before narrow specialization. 

were moved nearer Pittsburgh—a a clear statement of It appears in the foreign missionaries, seven of our lowing is a partial list cf Gene'^ 

centre of Presbyterianism—Geneva charter—and to this purpose she has missionaries among the Indians and prominent alumni, past and present: 

was removed to Beaver Palls in 18S0 heen true. In a word Geneva is a four of Our missionaries among the The late J. Herbert Morton, president 

Ten acres ot land on the outskirts cl college and not a university. Neither negroes, received all or pari of their of Gordon Memorial College, India; 

the town, situated on a beautiful bluff does she compete with universitiet^, education at Geneva College. This H. H. George, former president ot 

overlooking the Beaver River, were for she is doing a work which they list does not include the wives of Geneva; J. A. Bole, head of the Decannot 

do. The broad basis of schol- ministers and missionaries who, also, partment of German, Brooklyn high 

donated by the Economlte Society— 

a body of religious communists—upon arship, culture and character which are Geneva trained. The fact is, many school; George Reed, professor of bi- 

which was erected a handsome and 

imposing structure of native sandstone. 

The promised' aid was forthcoming 

and under the presidency of H. H. 

must precede narrc^w specialization of the Church's workers found tneir ology, Missouri University; C. C. Aris 

the peculiar function of the col- better halves at Geneva College, and buthnot, head of department oi econlege, 

and with that high function Ge- the custom still continues. Further- omics, Western Reserve University; 

neva is content. To the universities more, we note that the men who re- Edwin F. Wendt, member of the Valshe 

gladly commits the process of present the Church in the fieldof re- nation Board of the Interstate Gom 

George the endowment passed the sharpening to a point the broad and form are, for the most part, graduates naerce Commission, Washington, D. C.; 

$100,000 mark. Soon a residence hall liberal education which she gives her of Geneva. 

William H. Coverdale, prominent 

for womgn was added. Later under students. • Courses of Study. 

consulting engineer of New Yorh 

the presidency of Dr. W. P. Johnston a Political Science a Specialty. Geneva offers six courses, Classi- City; R. A. Metheny, M. D., Oargill 

beautiful and commodious sclenn" If one feature were to be singled cal, Latin-Scientific, Scientinc, Musiout 

in which Geneva College is par- cal. Art, and Oratory, all of which, iMetheny, M. D., Philadelphia; Hon. 

McCracken, M. D., Seattle; Sterrett 

hall, built of buff brick and trimmed 

with stone, housing chemical, physical 

and biological laboratories, was litical Science. Since the Scotch Cov- grees. The Classical course is in-y^rthur McKean, Beaver Falls, latter 

ticularly pre-eminent it would be Po- with the exception of Art, lead to de- 

G. A. Baldwin, Rochester, Pa.; Hon. 

erected on the brow of the hill overlooking 

the river. Just last year questions of the state, particularly looking toward the ministry, or stu-Legislature 1910-1911; David Mc 

enanters were always interested in tended primarily for those who are two both members of Pennsylvania 

under the presidency of Mr. W. H. in their politico-moral aspects, it was dents who contemplate teaching Clockey of Pittsburg, Judge Steel ot 

George, a handsome new gymnasium only fitting that their institution of Greek or 'Latin, or w'ho deem the Orphans Court, Greensburg, Pa., exof 

medium mottled iron-spot brick learning named after the famous Ancient Languages essential to a Judge J. Sharpe Wilson of Beaver; 

with red tile roof, interior finished in g.(vigs ^^y jn .^^,llich so many political thorough discipline of the mind and Judge William P. Bamum of Youngshard 

wood, lighted with electricity, experiments were made, should pre- to the attainment of a broad and sym- ^°^'"- '^^° although he dia not take 

fully equipped with apparatus, bath sent the philosophy of the state com- metrical culture. The Latin-Scientific ^ degree at Geneva, attended there 

and locker fixtures, costing approximately 

$2-5,000, was erected in honor psychological, metaphysical and ethi- entlfic is for those who look to later ^^ things intellectual. 

prehensively and thoroughly. The is a general culture course. The Sci- ^^^ looks to her as his Alma Mater 

of President Emeritus W. P. Johnston 

and bears his name. 

systematically set forth and the prin- The other courses are self-explana- '^^^ present faculty is composed of 

cal phases of the State are ruUy and specialization in the fleldof science. Geneva's Faculty. 

Location. 

ciples thus deduced are applied to tory. 

men and women who are epecially 

Geneva College has the most beautiful 

site in Western Pennsylvainia, and law. This leads naturally into Geneva has every reason to be work in their respective fields.The 

questions^ of sovereignty, authority Able Students and Alumni. fitted for their duties by advanced 

if not within the entire State. In 

the field of social science where the proud of her sons and daughters. 

management of the school is in the 

natural beauty and healthfulness 

fundamental presuppositions of huBlesseman society are treated in Sociology ly and cultured professors such as J. 

with a long line of scholar 

hands of W. Henry George, president, 

there is nothing to compare with it, 

W. Pollock Johnston, president emeritus 

and fieldrepresentative, and Rob 

except, perhaps, Columbia, perched 

and the social phenomena which have 

upon the commanding heights overlooking 

the Hudson, or the Univer 

R. W. Sloane, D. D, LL. D., the great 

to do with wealth, in Economics, anti-slavery protagonist, David McAl- ert Clarke, assistant to the president 

Thus the fieldof political and social 

sity of Wisconsin at Madison ideally 

lister, D'D., LL.D., whom the Century 

Club of Pittsburg chose to pre 

The policy is eminently sound and 

science, from the nature of Geneva's 

located on a picturesque lake. Standing 

on a beautiful wooded bluff high 

jjrogressive. It is growth through efficiency. 

Full equipment, well bal 

foundation, is the fieldof'her special side at a polyglot meetin,



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TWENTY=FIVE YEARS AMONG THE INDIANS. 

Never-Before-Told Leather Stocking Tales in a Missionary's 

Life Among the Comanches and Apaches. 

By the Rev. W. W. Carithers, D.D. 


He then ordered them to bring a 

Mexican boy that he had captured 

and brought home with him, and 

kill this boy that he might have a 

servant to take care of the horses in 

the spirit land; but the friends evi 

race horse, and the combination 

hardly made them pleasing companions. 

They came to me entirely un 

SOilE CAXDIDATES POK THE werestill afoot as they saw bands 

IXDIAX MISSION' coniing back from raids all mounted 

and travelling easily as the redently 

thought this Mexican would broken, and while we modified that 

HON OK BOLL.* 

be of more use to them if he served somewhat, yet to the end, I sujipose 

suits of their captures. Texas was 

on this side, and so they were not many people inight have witnessed 

The Indian pony has some very the ground over which these raids 

able to find him until after the old their performances and would have 

fine qualities. He has an eye and a passed, and of course it was diffoot 

that are the envy and despair ficult for a stranger passing through 

man was dead, and the ilexican boy been willing to declare that they remained 

unbroken, for they seemed 

lived for a nuinber of years afterwards, 

and I numbered him among to have an untamable spirit. I 

of many horses with aristocratic the c(ntutry to distinguish between a 

pedigrees. He has an endurance ilexican horse aud a Texan, and so 

my acquaintances. 

think in my experience I never was 

equalled by very few of his more frequently Texas horses were 

There was a great temptation to acquainted with any better horseflesh, 

nor, I might add, with any 

high-stepping kindred, and like his brought back and mingled to some 

anyone coming new into the eountiy 

to load themselves up with In 

meaner spirit. The only time you 

Indian owner, he has to be studied extent with the pure bred Mexican 

at close range and through a long pony. If you follow the Mexican 

dian ponies, because they were were entirely charmed witb them 

time to come to an appreciation of pony back, you come to troublous 

worth so little money, and the idea was when you would get them safely 

launched on the road with a trip 

his many good qualities. He will times in Mexico, when the Spanish 

of getting anything in the shape of 

take any amount of abuse, and serve were seeking to subdue the ilexi- 

a horse for fiveor ten dollars made of from twenty to forty miles ahead 

his owner with a faithfulness whose cans, and the Spanish, to aid them 

it seem very attractive. But the of you, when they would carry vou 

limit is only reached when he falls, in their conquest, brought large 

fact was, that after a person had as with such a sense of power and 

and his best effort will not get him numbers of horses from Spain, and 

many as he needed, no difference .swiftness that you were filledwith 

to his feet again. He ha not al- we are told that the native :\Iexiways 

been the seivant of the Indian cans when they first saw men on 

how good material there was in the exhilaration and delight in their action, 

and some of their antics when 

pon}', nor how cheap they were, 

tribes, for history tells us very clear- horse-back thought they were some 

there was but little profit in acquiring 

a herd of them. These ponies en every time you made a drive like 

they were being hitched were forgiv 

ly that the dog was formerly used new animal that the Spanish had 

for transportation when a camp had trained to fight them. If the little 

had lived with the Indians long that. But in every other place they 

to be moved, and in fact some of Spanish barb horse be traced back, 

enough to absorb something of their were Ishmaelites—they made no 

the tribes continue ro use the dog its lineage will be found to reach 

philosophy, and when they came up 

to some extent, and the people arc to the Arab horse, and so as a man 

face to face with trouble they usually 

tried to go around it. They 

noted runners, some of the men per- riding an Indian pony is sometimes 

forming feats that are above tho surprised at its performances, he 

^Ycre not hard to train or control, 

possibility of the average horse. At has another proof of the old saying 

and when tlicy found the easy way 

first one is led to wonder about the that blood will tell. 

you might rely on an Indian pony 

Indian pony, until he traces its his- Large numbers of these Indian keeping in that immediate neighborhood. 

tory back a little, and then much of ponies were acquired by thrifty 

his wonder gives place to admira- members of the tribe. A curious AVhite men who were lovers of 

tion. The Indians themselves claim hargain was made by two Comanthat 

they got their horses from ilex- che brothers who agreed to hold and some of these had the idea that 

horse-flesh drifted into the country, 

ico, and it was an easy matter, no their- herd of ponies in common. a cross of other stock with the Indian 

pony would give fine results. er lively, so the day before tlio men 

along thought the horses were rath 

doubt, to induce the Indian who Qne brother was to have all the 

had been used to travel on-ioot, to ^hite or spotted ones, and the other One man, who was a Kentuckian, (("outinued on page 10.) 

mount the pony and to stav with brother to hare the ones of solid 

him as long as the pony cotdd be color. Any pony being white as far 

induced to travel. This readiness ^gck as where the collar works, was 

to mount created a demand, and to ^^ counted white. This arrangethis 

could only be met bv frequent jjênt answered all right until the 

visits to Mexico, and these were easilv 

recruited from the men who 

brother who owned the white horses 

became very sick with some disease, 

probably dropsy, because they relate 

*This is the fifthstory of the series. 

In the issue of April 8 appeared 

the first one, "The JIan Whose He was not able to gather his 

that his body became of great size. 

Ear Had a Little Child;" in the issue ponies, nor to attend to them m 

for June 3 appeared the second on°, any way, but when he laiew that 

"Little Tony;" in the issue for July 

death was near, he ordered the 

8 appeared the third one, "The Cow- 

Boy;" in the issue for Oct. 7, appeared 

the fourth one, "A Cattle Thief's place before him and the division of 

ponies to be driven up into the open 

Chance in the Lawless Days." 

the herd took place there. After 

the number that belonged to him married a Caddo woman, and stocked 

his place with the little horses 

were gathered in this place, he ordered 

that they all be killed in order 

that he might have them in the 

and brought in Kentucky runninc 

land where he was going. This was 

done, and the. ponies were soon lying 

dead in great heaps in the camp. 

stock; but the resulting cross Avas 

not satisfactory as I could testify 

for I bought a team from him aud 

drove them for years. Thev had 

all the endurance and persistence of 

the Indian blood, and the wild, re-tless 

and imdaunted spirit of the 

friends and never seemed to care. 

Every day of rest they had, meant 

an added hour to get them 

hitched again, but they had plenty 

of vigor left so that the driving of 

them never became monotonous. 

One time when I exchanged pulpits 

with Dr. T. V. Eobb, they had 

the day set for his going out to the 

station, a drive of forty-five miles, 

but tlie women that were going 


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Eeform organizations are multiplying. Few 

recognize, the need of specializing to do effective 

work, and those which have a high and 

noble work reach out to embrace kindred organizations, 

as if each new feature will revive 

and increase the interest. 

Eev. Albert Sidney Gregg, superintendent 

of the American Civic Eeform Union, Cleveland, 

Ohio, announces that the work of the 

Eeform Union will be extended by the appointment 

of a county superintendent and precinct 

captains in each county of the United States. 

The county officer will enroll active members 

as an aid in promoting legislation, law enforcement 

and civic education. Such an organization 

will be of great value in concentrating 

moral sentiment on Congress- and State 

legislatures, and on public officials in opposition 

to white slavery, gambling, cigarettes, intemperance 

and other evils. Applications for 

appointment as county superintendent should 

be sent directly to Mr. Gregg, who will furnish 

particulars on request. Both men and 

womto are eligible as superintendents and 

captains. 

Por many years efforts have been made to 

train the boys for warfare. The schools were the only organized protest against the present 

invaded by the advocates of preparation for war in Europe came from them. When war 

war. The churches went through the temptation 

was threatened, it is reported that thirty Soeral 

of the Boys' Brigades. Then came Gencialist 

demonstrations were held in Berlin si 

Baden-Powell, a British officer, whose multaneously to protest against war. Seventeen 

name became known in the Boer War. Ho 

meetings were appointed for the day af 

was more successful in organizing the Boy ter the declaration of war and a great meeting 

Scouts in several countries. Though a minister's 

was called for the neighborhood of the royal 

son, he had no religious element in his palace. The police were ordered to suppress 

plan. The late Professor E. J. George has these meetings, and used their clubs with right 

this in the second volume of his lectures on 

Pastoral Theology, discerning the military aim 

of these organizations: 

"Much was formerly made of the Boys' Brigade, 

an organization for boys, largely wind 

and water, with absolutely nothing to commend 

it. The Boy Scout movement is of the 

same type, but has the graace to keep itself 

good will on the protestants. On the other 

dear of the Church. Such organizations are 

condemned by one and the same test: They 

are out of harmony with the spirit and aim of 

him who is the Prince of Peace." (Vol. IL, 

page 148.) To this we may well add the following 

from "With the German Army, Tho 

Mechanism of War": 

"With the Army of Occupation are large 

numbers of German boy scouts, aged from 15 

to 17 years; they are all mounted on bicycles. 

and there are to every infantry regiment at 

least 10 bic.ycle scouts, and to every brigade 

motor-cyclists as well, many possessing English 

and American motor-cycles."—The London 

Times, October 2, 1914. 

A greater victory for State-wide prohibition 

than its friends dreamed of, was won last week. 

when Virginia went dry by a vote of 32,825. 

That the outlying connties would go for prohibition 

both sides expected, but neither was 

prepared for such a slump in the cities. Eichmond, 

Alexandria, Norfolk, and Williamsburg 

went "wet," but even these wêre by majorities 

far below the estimate of the Self-Government 

League. Staunton, Eoanoke, Lynchburg, Petersburg, 

PijedericksbuTg, Portsmouth, Newport 

News, Bristol, and other smaller towns, 

most of which had been relied upon to add 

to the "wet" vote, turned up in the "dry" column. 

Even in Eichmond, where prohibition 

was not believed to have a large following, the 

"drys" made a much better showing, than they 

themselves anticipated. There were 10,393 

votes polled, and the "wet" majority was 2,185. 

About the only city that did better than the 

"wets" expected was Norfolk, which they carried 

by 521. The total vote casfwas 121,763, 

divided as follows: Dry, 77,453; wet, 44,310. 

With the possible exception of the Third District, 

every Congressional District has gone 

for prohibition. Virginia thus joins her neighbors. 

West Virginia, North and South Carolina, 

Tennessee and Georgia, in the prohibition 

column.—The Presbyterian, Sept. 30. 

SOCIALISM AND CHEISTIANITY. 

Socialism is considered by many as the antipodes 

of Christianity, and yet it seems to 

be true, as Socialists in Germany claim, that 

hand, there is no indication that the churches 

in Germany made any attempt to prevent a 

declaration of war. A circular signed liy Harnack 

and many other prominent churchmen 

and addressed to England, reads as if it might 

have been dictated by devotees of militarism. 

One would have little indication from it that 

it had been prepared by professed Christians, 

as far as the sentiments are concerned. These 

facts have led men to question whether this 

war does not mean a collapse of Christianity. 

Eatlier might it be called a collapse of rationalism, 

for this is the creed of Germany. There 

are a few members of the Inner Mission in 

most German cities, who have meetings for 

prayer and evangelist(ic preaching, but the 

great body of church members have little appreciation 

of piety. Militarism controls the 

church and the schools and the press, much as 

it controls the army corps. William has mobilized 

the professors of the Universities and the 

pastors of the congregations much the same as 

the Prussian Guards. As far as is kno\\Ti the 

only voice which is lifted against aggressive 

war in Germany is that of Socialism. As far 

as is known the only hope that Germany may 

cease to be the terror of her neighbors is through 

the triumph of Socialism. It may be a forlorn 

hope, but it seems to be the only hope. 

Eationalism has done its work. German Christianity 

is bankrupt. The Christianity of 

Germany has met its test and has failed. In 

all probability the nomimal Christianity of 

this country would collapse under like conditions. 

To what source shall we look for peace 

Shall we look to Socialism, or to the resurrection 

of vital Christianity Socialism is not 

attractive, but as compared with a rationalistic 

Christianity with its present fruitage in Europe 

one might be inclined to take Socialism. Never 

in this country did Christianity shout loud» 

in conventions; seldom has it whisperel moie 

on great religious questions. Genuine Christianity 

is the hope of the world. A sham Ciir.^ 

tianity is hopeless. 

THE ULSTEE PEOBLEM.—L 

Eome's Perfidy. 

By E. Holmes, Ballymoney, Ireland 

During the last few months I have receir 

ed a number of requests from the Land beyond 

the Western Main to write something on the 

Ulster Question for publication in the "Christian 

Nation." If I can do anything to gratify 

the wishes of those whose hospitality I enjoyed 

so recently, I am anxious to do so, 

but the Ulster Question has lately developed 

to such gigantic; dimensions that one naturally 

shrinks from tackling the monster; and 

then, when one overcomes the initial difficulties 

of securing a point from which to start, 

other difficulties rise mountain high. 

Every 

aspect of it bristles with intricacies, and around 

its vast circumference there are a thousand 

issues of bewildering moment. 

We 

might first of all endeavor to clear 

the air. Most of you are aware that the Irish 

Nationalist party has been carrying on a 

vigorous propaganda, both in the United States 

and in Australia, true to the worst traditions 

of "Holy Mother Church." These oily 

tongued orators have systematically maligned 

Biitain simply because it is Protestant; they 

have grossly misrepresented and slandered the 

citizens of Belfast; they have told lies by 

the hundred thousand to the great audiences 

which thronged to hear them. It is not 

wonderful that after a campaign conducted 

in this manner for decades by unscrupuloui 

politicians the very atmosphere should become 

fiutrid. 

As soon as the Liberal Government surreudered 

to the Papists the Irish and Eadical 

members of Ireland have exhibited even a 

greater propensity for vilifying Protestant 

Ulster and circulating the most absurd false 

hoods. 

From some of the articles which I have seen


in what are regarded as fairly respectable know the real situation. That three-fourths— 

magazines, I have come to the conclusion that mostly rebels—of the population of a given 

the American Press has either been seriously area in any country has a claim for separate 

misled or else is under the influence of the nationhood is the most monstrous claim that 

Eoman Church. 

can be put forth. Mr. Gladstone, before he 

It would be impossible to deal with all the capitulated to the Papacy, described the Irish 

false statements which have lieen made regarding 

Nationalists as "a party steeped to the lips in 

Ulster. But let me assure the readers of treason, and marching through rapine and 

the ''Christian Nation" that they may with plunder to the dismemberment of the Empire." 

the 111 must confidence dediul ninetyr-nine per What (iod-given right can people of that stamp 

cent from all the extravagant charges made have to self-goverment People who have been 

against I'ldtestant I'lster l>y its traducers. guilty of the most outrageous crime.s—jioycdlting, 

Tile only Ireland known to sevenly-niiie 

moonlighting, cattle maiming and 

millions of your jieople is the Ireland depicted assaults on helpless women and children; people 

liy biased politicians who spread their nets 

who dare not call their souls their own, 

to catch the dollars. So plausible ^\as the and are held in object servitude by Eomish 

fiction circulated about British tyranny and satellites. 

Irish woes that innocent Protestants in America 

have contributed liberally to the war chest 

of the Home Eule movement. 

I purpose in the next communication dealing 

with a few of the more salient facts relating 

to the last three years' ctmtroversy of the 

The best refutation of the argument advanced 

Home Eule Bill in the House of Commons 

as to the bad effects of British legis 

to show the maneuvering of a normally 

lation in Ireland is to found in the fact that Protestant government in the clutches of the 

.Vmericaiis who have visited Ireland were heirarchy. 

agreeably disappointed in finding conditions 

similar to tlmsf which obtain in other parts THOUGHTS ON TEMPOEAL 

of the United Kingdom, save wdterc the 

BENEFITS. 

blight of Eomanism has fallen. 

Eev. S. B. Houston. 

In a previous article the writer showed that 

TUey came to man, before the Fall, from 

apart from audacious theories put forth Ijy 

Eomanists there is no genuine argument in 

Cod absolute. 

favor of Home Eule for Ireland. The fact The forfeiting of life by sin logically includes 

a forfeiture of the means of life, i. e., 

that a little strip of water separates Ireland 

This Life of Lincoln which I am' using as a 

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Even apart from the religidus question all 

the arguments are in favor of the Union. The 

of the elect. 

great Land Acts, wdiich have been such a Eedemption extends to the liody as well as 

tremendous boon to Irish agriculturists, are to the soul. If redemption secures blessings 

financed liy British capital. Ireland enjoys 

all the advantages of the other partners iu 

that wondrous combine called the United Kingdom. 

And more, the Irish farmer is now better 

off than many of his co-tillers of the soil 

in England and Scotland. Landlord tyranny 

is a thing of the past. The tyranny of Eome 

alone prevails—and the people generally are 

happy and prosperous. 

A fellow passenger, an Irisli-American Eoman 

Catholic, on his eighty-eighth trip across 

the Atlantic, on board the s. s. "Mauretania" 

on ilarcli last, said that he used to entertain 

Irish politicians and give them plenty of money 

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his native place and discovered that there was 

no real Irish grievances at all, and that at 

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We have no hestitation in saying then that 

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the Jesuits. 

The plea that three-fourths of the Irish demand 

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all things, then it would seem reasonable to 

suppose that He has the right to dispense 

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LITERATURE FOR THE EVERY 

An Appreciation of His Life and Services. 

The task of bringing business effi 

REPORT OF MEETING OP NEW bands of the pastor and the members, 

MEMBER CANVASS. 

YORK PRESBYTERY especially the ladies of this congregation." 

Walter T. Miller was a great man ciency into Christian service is one 

New York Presbytery met in regu- r^ • • . • • .. • ^, r^ „ 

which is demanding increasing attention. 

All denominations are awaken 

During mtermission, quite an inter- m the Reformed Presbyterian Church 

lar session in Mr. Carlisle's church, est was manifested by those present and during a long term of years he 

the First Newburgh, October 20. All in the portraits that adorn the walls ...^pj^, ^ prominent position in one 

ing to the need of it. As a mean. 

tlie ministerial members were present or the Sabbath School room, that of „ ^, 

to greater efficiency the Every Member 

Canvass has proven a decided 

rinvirt T ivino-otnTio T e 

following action- "Resolved, that and wished her many years of health, tention of accepting our call, and 

Presbytery, by rising vote, express its wealth and happiness, together with will be^w^h us the second Sabbath in 

iearty appreciation of the kindly and many happy returns of the day. "' November. ^" 

read an able and instructive paper 

on "Mind Your P's and Q's." A discussion 

followed in which the following 

took part: Miss Carson (late of 

Denver), the Rev. R. J. Mcllmoyle, 

Messrs. Robert Carson, J. F. Taylor, 

R. Holmes (Sec), and the President. 

The paper was pre-eminently practical 

and was greatly appreciated by 

those present. A most enjoyable meeting 

was brought to a close by praise 

and the benediction.

OAKDALE. 

Renrick, son of J. Ren and Emmer 

Mr. and .Mrs. Frank Boyd, of Wyman, 

Iowa, visited their parents at 

Piper. Mr. Lawrence and Renzo 

this place for two weeks. .Mrs. Mary 

Kennedy, of Sterling, Kansas, stopped 

off a week to visit with Mr. and Mrs. 

D. P. Carson on her way east to 

spend the winter. Miss Addie Pinley, 

ot Sparta congregation, remained 

over for a visit after the Presbyterial. 

Our monthly congregational 

prayer meetings have been well attended 

and meet the second Wednesday 

of each month, ilrs. Robert 

Piper is in poor health. Melville 

Carson has returned to Geneva College; 

he was joined in St. Louis by 

his friend and former class-mate, 


dren was conducted by Mrs. Grace 

automobiles met In Zanesville at "dr» 

Clifford Mathews, of Sparta, who is O. Fergason, assisted by Miss Nannie and spending some weeks on the return 

headquarters," and ten autos went in 

trip with friends in Lincoln, Neb. six different directions, each squad 

a freshman at Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. Piper, and worthy of mention. The 

James Sloane entertained a company first number on the season's Course We hope to have a detailed account visiting eight different towns at appointed 

in honor of her son, J. Boyd Tweed, will be given on the evening of Oct. of this fine. outmg when hours, and held open-air meet 

Mary is 

before he left for the east, where he 27th. by the Ohio Girls Glee Club. A home holiday time; in the form of a ings which were well attended everywhere. 

is placed. Mr. J. M. Adams, of busy day for the pastor of Oakdale speech, perhaps at a church social. 

Mr. and Mrs. Will Garner, nt 

Sterling, Kansas, stopped with his congregation was Oct. llth. Opening Our teachers this year are Miss Mc Hollywood, California, were the 

brother, William of this congregation, Psalm service, then a carefully prepared 

Dowell, the ilisses ilartha and Edith guests of ilr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomp 

over Sabbath, on his return from 

sermon to the children. The McKee, Miss Hessie Hogg and Miss son. Quite a number of our young 

Synod; his son Richard, was with child Samuel as Bible character. Af Ada Logan. 

people attended the Lancaster fair. 

us one Sabbath on his return to our ter this the regular sermon, then during 

iliss Anna Johnson who has spent We are glad to have with us, Rev. 

Seminary. The delegate from this 

the Sabbath School hour, he met the past year with her aunt, Miss and ilrs. J. R. Wylie, of Beaver Falls, 

congregation to Southern Illinois with and talked to a class of inquirers 

Dora Guthrie, started for her home in Pa. He is giving us excellent preach 

Presbytery was Mr. James Sloane; 

in his study Then in the even 

Hopkinton, Iowa, Friday, the 9th ing. , We expect to hold our fall 

he was accompanied by Mrs. Sloane, ing a talk to the Endeavorers and at inst. Enroute she expects to visit communion the firstSabbath of November, 

who made a visit in Princeton, Indiana. 

the close of the C. E., he taught Dr. her cousins. Rev. J. M. Johnson, of 

iliss Ella Thompson has 

Willard il. Carson is atten.l- 

Torry's book on "How to Bring Men Youngstown, O., and Rev. S. J. John 

gone to Selma,. Ala., to engage in 

ing Gem City Business College at to Christ," then closing this busy day son, of New Castle, Pa. 

teaching there, iliss Estella ilcFarland 

Quincy, Illinois. Miss Sadie Boyd is with another impressive sermon preparatory 

attended the W. C. T. U. Con 

Miss Julia McKinnon, of Hopkins, 

visiting in St. Louis. to communion. The L. M. S. 

The Super 

Mich., who has also spent about a vention at Newark, 0. We are hav 

have purchased new plate for the ofintendenfering of White Hall Orphan year with friends here has returned ing splendid attendance at prayer 

and are investigating the Home was with us on Saturday of our home. Miss Johnson and Miss Mc meetings, and our prayer is that God 

lighting system with a view to imcommunioproving and as Oakdale congrega 

Kinnon both made many warm may soon see fitto send us an under- 

the same. The Woman's tion has in the past contributed to friends during their stay in Y'ork, sheperd one whom he will be pleased 

Missionary Society held its regular this institution, an offering for that who were loath to see them start to bless. We have with us. Miss Carrie 

monthly meeting in the church Wednesday 

work will be made on Thanksgiving for their respective homes and who 

Wallace, of New Concord, 0., who 

afternoon, the 7th. ilrs. Grac.3 Day by the consent of the congre 

O. Furgason was devotional leader. gation. 

will welcome them when they come 

this way again. 

is teaching in our locality, iliss ilarjorie 

George is also teaching one of 

Membership, work, and social committees 

were appointed and plans WINCHESTER, KANSAS. daughter Agnes started for Estacada, T. Wilkins were visiting the former' 

Mrs. Agnes il. Guthrie and her the home schools. Mr. and Mrs. N. 

laid for an all day meeting in No 

The Winchester, Kansas, congrega 

sister at Glenford, last week. Jlr. .A.. 

vember, to be led by our Temperance 

Secretary, Mrs. J. W. Torrens. 

Arrangements are being made to observe 

World's Temperance Sabbath, 

November Sth, ui the Sabbath School. 

Mrs. Margarette Gault expects to 

spend part of the winter in Quinter, 

Kansas, with a sister and family. She 

recently entertained Rev. and ilrs. 

W. O. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. James 

Sloane, and the two teachers of our 

public school. Miss Tillie Boyle and 

Miss Edna Kemps. The following 

Covenanter ycung /people teach in 

the county: Miss Lois ilcClay, Miss 

Jane Torrens, Miss Bell Carson, iliss 

Ella Duguid, Miss Ethel Miller, Mis,^ 

Katie Carson and Miss Edna Kemps, 

and the Covenanter students attending 

the Nashville High School are- 

Floyd McClay, Loyd Torrens, Gladys 

Carson, Claudine Coulter, Roy Carson, 

Renzo ileClay and Bessie Carson 

and Floyd Carson. Mrs. Nannie 

Morrison leaves soon to spend the 

winter with her sister, ilrs. Alexander, 

in Sterling, Kansas. Rev. R. 

W. Piper was the pastor's assistant 

at communion, October 18th. Mrs. 

Piper came with him for a visit in 

the Piper home. There were two baptisms 

on Friday, John Oliver, son of 

J. B. and Lou Carson, and Wilmer 

ilcClay, J. Boggs Dodds Torrens and 

Edgar McClay and Claudine Coulter 

were received on .examination. The 

Presbyterial of Southern Illinois met 

in Oakdale as appointed. A large 

delegation from the neighbormg congregations, 

Coulterville, Sparta and 

Old Bethel, were present, and those 

from a distance who attended as delegates 

were ilrs. J. il. Coleman of 

Bloommgton, Indiana, Mrs. (Rev.) 

Edgar, Mrs. Halliday and Mrs. Dobbins, 

of St. Louis. The program as 

prepared was carried out. The "model 

missionary meeting" by the chil 

tion celebrated the Lord's Supper on 

October 11, 1914. Preceding the Communion 

two weeks of evangelistic services 

were conducted. Splendid audiences 

attended each evening. Preparations 

began weeks before in prayer 

and personal work. The results were 

well worth while. The Christian people 

were revived, ilany made a new 

start in the Christian life. A number 

were led to confess Christ, eight 

new members were added to the 

church, two adults were baptized, others 

may follow. Rev. J. D. Edgar, ot 

Stafford, Kansas, was the preacher. 

He is at home in this kind of work. 

.\ot only is he a strong preacher, but 

he is wonderfully effective as a personal 

worker. 

The Winchester, Ivansas, congregation 

has for the past three months, 

had in the field a Gospel team which 

has been doing remarkably successful 

work. The men have not only 

been set on fire themselves, but have 

led a goodly number to accept of 

Jesus Christ. The work is carried 

on mostly on Sabbath afternoons at 

neighboring school houses, at one of 

which members of the congregation 

have conducted a Sabbath School. 

YORK, N. Y. 

ilr. J. .\I. Copeland, who has been 

sick for the past four months with 

pleurisy, is improving. We bope to 

see bim at church again soon. 

Miss Agnes Allen, a sister of our 

former pastor Rev. W. C. Allen, is 

making an extended visit with her 

sisters, Mrs. W. C. Logan and ilrs. 

Wm. Tisdell. 

iliss Mary B. McDowell spent her 

school vacation this year in making 

an extended western trip. 

company with three other teachers, 

went as far west as the Paciflc Coast, 

going by way of Yellowstone Park, 

Ore, on Tuesday the Sth instant, to 

spend the winter with ilrs. Guthrie's 

son, F. B. and family. 

WHITb: COTTAGE, OHIO. 

The farmers are very busy picking 

apples now. There never was such a 

large crop of apples, and all kinds of 

fruit in Ohio before. Rev. and .Mrs. 

A. JI. Thompson, of Utica, 0., have 

been visiting friends here. The statewide 

prohibition campaign is on. The 

election will be the Srd of -November. 

We have had the pleasure of hearin 

many speakers on this great subject. 

One of the most noted speakers we 

have heard is ilr. Bert Gill, ex-saloon 

keeper of Columbus, 0., a "Billy Sunday 

" convert. On Sabbath, She, in 

October 

4, the day that President Wilson had 

appointed for prayer for peace, sixty 

R. ilcFarland is erecting a fine new 


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Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson VIII. November 22, 1914. 

JESUS AND PILATE. 


Golden Text.—Pilate saith unto them. 

What 

then shall I do unto Jesus who is called Christ 

Matthew 27:22. 

Lesson Text.—Luke 23:13-25. (See also Matthew 

27:11-31.) 

Time.—April, A. D. 30. Place.—Jerusalem, Pilate's 

Judgment Hall. 


Exposition.—This lesson is called Jesus and 

Pilate, but it tells as much about the people who 

condemned Jesus as it does about Pilate, and 

perhaps that is of more intimate concern to us 

for the people who were the ones behind the decision 

of Pilate and today sinners, are the ones 

who are behind the crucifixion of Christ in our 

civil and social and religious life. 

It would not be profitable to go too far into the 

historical account of Pilate and his subsequent 

career. But we do know that he got into all 

sorts of trouble after this event in his life and 

it was no advantage to him to turn against God 

and barter the life of Jesus, God's son, for his 

own ends or even to save his own life. He 

thought that he was giving the life of Christ for 

his own safety, but as it turned out he did not 

gain safety, but only distress and exile. 

Pilate may have felt that he cleared himself 

by putting the blame off on the people, but he 

did not. He was responsible for justice in that 

province and when justice was not done, he must 

answer to God even if no man called him to 

account. 

We must answer to God for the way we have 

met every responsibility in life. Some claim that 

they are responsible to no one but themselves. 

Others think that if they satisfy the man or the 

government they are working, for then they 

are free, but every man must ans-wer to God 

whether they answer to men or not. For instance, 

a judge in a divorce court or liquor license 

court while he may satisfy the law of the 

land he may not .be satisfying the law of God, 

and while he is living and acting free from 

blame in the eyes of the world, he is not in the 

eyes of God, but must answer to him for all that 

he does, whether he answer in the court or not. 

God's court is the court where every case is 

tried before a decision is given that cannot be 

appealed. 

Pilate never seemed to think of the alternative 

of giving up his office there as a ruler, although 

he might have done that. That would 

have been too high a price to pay for a good 

conscience. It is the same with politicians and 

with men and women in many other walks of 

hfe. So many today say that they must do some 

things that are wrong or else be untrue to their 

country or their oath. They seem to think that 

the existing order of things makes wrong 

right. They never mention the other alternative 

of giving up politics altogether as 

long as there is sin in it that cannot be avoided. 

That is too high a price to pay for a good 

conscience. So many would rather hold on to 

their position even at the price of life. 

Now we have the lesson for the governmerit 

and for those who are in the government, and it 

is a warning to them that there is a price too 

high to pay for a place and that price is Jesus 

Christ. It is just as possible to turn him over 

today to be crucified as it was that morning m 

Pilate's Judgment Hall. There is just as much 

clamor for his blood today as there was then, 

only we would shed it in another way. The man 

who stands true to Jesus Christ must live up to 

his responsibilities, no matter what the law permits 

or men allow. 

Three times in these thirteen verses the Je'ws 

are said to have rejected Christ and desired his 

death. There were two things about their actions 

the satisfled had that a was other dirty murderer was valued were Romans lots work wrong simply their of very in him. it. of and place thing friend to wrong. the perhaps reject They Priests of was because Christ. One thought Christ, that would and was That they Pharisees. 

but do that had some were they 

how not There of posed they murderer chose op 

pushed their advantage until they had nailed 

him to the cross and had seen him die. 

Senator Owen, in a speech in the Senate, on 

The Recall of Judges, said that it was not'the 

great body of common people who rejected Christ 

and called for his death. It was not that great 

company who heralded the King of Israel down 

Olivet. Perhaps very few, if any of them, were 

there at the trial. The common people never 

turned against Christ, but they always heard 

him gladly. They were the ones who made Christ 

safe in Jerusalem up to this time, for the Priests 

were afraid to take him on account of the people. 

This rabble that followed the priests to the Judgment 

Hall, was a court and temple following 

that did not care for anything except to make 

what they could out of every opportunity that 

turned up, good or bad. That was Senator 

Owen's idea and it is worth thinking about 

whether you accept it or not. 

But whoever it was turned against Christ there 

at the Judgment Hall, we know that there are 

very many who do the same thing today. They 

do not realize that Christ is before them for 

judgment, but he is and the people of this age 

treat him much as the Jews of two thousand 

years ago. 

How many times men have had the two ways 

open before them. They see Christ ahead and 

can follow him. They know the sacrifices that 

the way holds. They know the company that 

it will bring them into. They know also the 

promises that are connected with the invitation 

to go with Jesus. 

But there is the other road. It is the one 

that goes after Satan. They see there all the 

worldly honor and pleasure. They see that this 

road leads to the things that John wrote of in 

his firstEpistle, "For all that is in the world, the 

lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and 

the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of 

the world." They see sinful pleasure and things 

that satisfy their pride and so many there are 

who choose the way of the world and turn 

against the Lord. 

But more than that, you will always find it 

true that a man is not willing to reject Christ 

and then leave it at that. He is never satisfieu 

till he has crucified him even today. He is not satisfied 

to go into a life of sin himself, but must drag 

others down with him. He is not satisfied to 

reject the name of Christ, but must do everything 

he can to tarnish the name of Christ whom 

he has rejected. He is not satisfied to stay 

out of the church himself, but must do what he 

can to give the church a bad name as a sort of 

excuse for his not going into it. He is not sat 

Isfied to turn down the kingdom of heaven and 

the service of Christ, but he must organize systems 

of evil like the liquor traffic, the white 

slave traffic and sinful religious organizations 

and through such as these establisn a kingdom 

that is opposed to the kingdom of heaven. 

When you are making your choice between 

Christ and sin, it is a personal decision. No 

one else can do it for you. You cannot drift into 

heaven along with the crowd. 

This decision must be absolute or final. Yoa 

cannot take an option on the kingdom of heaven 

or salvation and watch how things are going to 

turn out and then, if you are satisfled, take your 

share, and if not, let the whole thing drop without 

any responsiblity. 

The decision must be complete including the 

whole heart. It is something like stepping into a 

canoe on the water. It is necessary to be all in 

or all out, for if you are not all in the canoe or 

all on the land you are pretty sure to be all in 

the water. 

The decision must be for and against. 

If you decide for Christ, you decide against 

the old life and all that goes with it. If you decide 

for the old life, then you decide against 

Christ and al that goes with him. 

The last thing about the decision is that it 

should be made now. You have a chance now, 

your human be ficing save trvine These as When Jews that but wrong chance, Christ it when said nation yourself own had to himself words road, will today. of the saved may give decided life—the have him and were it was curse could at not is yourself others; for today, it once a allowed have for would hard be others. life price made Christ himself said for to matter a you cross. not never Christ chance today of as a Are would when be Christ, choose 

good truly to And a have Christ at could you change. after race they start live of ,j they or rested trying him not of a is price are had if , on while. exiles might If save. your sacri 

here 

on 

to of the 

Lesson VIIL Xovember 22, 1914. 



JESUS AND PILATE. 

Matthew 27:11-31; Luke 23:1-2.5. 

Today's lesson is about the Jews' last chance 

to decide what to do with Jesus, and a man 

who was too weak to do right even when he 

wanted to. 

On the sand table with these three small boxes 

form three sides of a hollow square for the palace 

of Caiaphas in the City of Jerusalem. W hat 

happened there, Helen "Jesus was tried by the 

Jews." These sticks are Jesus and the Jews and 

soldiers. What do they wish to do wUh Jesus, 

George "Kill Him." But the Jews cannot do 

that themselves. They are under the power ot 

the Romans and only the Romans can put people 

to death. Pilate is the Governor over the 

Jews, so they lead Jesus away to Pilate to see if 

they can get him to crucify Jesus. Here they 

come out of the palace and go on their way to 

the Palace of Herod the Great, where Pilate is 

staying. 

Herod's palace is in this other part of the city. 

It is a gorgeous building. Group these several 

boxes together for the different parts of the palace, 

and stand these leafy twigs in the sand for 

the trees in the park around the palace. With 

these pieces of wood make steps outside tha 

building leading up to Pilate's throne where he 

holds his court. At the top of the steps place 

this tiny chair for Pilate's throne. 

Here come the Jews leading Jesus to Pilate. 

This clothespin is Pilate, who comes out to meet 

the Jews. "What accusation bring ye against 

this man" asks Pilate. The Jews answer that 

if Jesus had not done wrong they would not 

have brought him. "Take him," says Pilate, 

"and judge him according to your law." Now 

the Jews show what they really want done with 

Jesus. "It is not lawful for us to put any man 

to death." Here is Pilate on his throne trying 

to find out what Jesus has done that is wrong, 

the Jews down below clamoring for Jesus' death, 

and what do you suppose Jesus is doing Jesus 

has already been beaten by the Jews but he 

stands here and answers not one word. Pilate 

cannot understand Jesus' silence. "Hearest thou 

not how many things they witness against thee" 

Still Jesus does not answer. Could you keep 

quiet. Bud, if folks were telling things about you 

which were not true and you were to be killed 

for them "No." But Jesus sees it would be 

of no use to speak. You cannot reason with 

people who do not tell the truth. 

Pilate takes Jesus inside by himself. "Art thou 

the king of the Jews" Is he, Mary "Yes." 

Jesus tells Pilate what kind of a king he is, and 

that his kingdom is the kingdom of heaven. Who 

belongs to Jesus' kingdom, Elmer "Everyone 

who loves him and is good." When Pilate questions 

Jesus he can find nothing wrong at all and 

goes out again to the Jews. 

"I find no crime in him," he tells the Jews. But 

they make all the more clamor. Pilate does not 

know what to do. He feels sure that Jesus is 

innocent but is afraid of this crowd. What ought 

he do, James "Set Jesus free." But instead of 

that he sends Jesus to Herod, the same Herod 

who had killed John the Baptist. Here the soldiers 

and Jews take Jesus to the house of Herod. 

Herod is glad, for he hopes Jesus will perform 

some miracle. Again the Jews tell false stories 

about Jesus and Herod asks many questions. 

What does Jesus say, Gladys "Nothing." So 

Herod and his soldiers make fun of Jesus and 

clothe him in a king's robe and send him back to 

Pilate while they all laugh and mock. 

Is Pilate glad to have Jesus back again, John 

"No, he wanted Herod to look after him." Pilate 

is desperate. He calls the leaders of the Jews 

together. "Y'ou brought this man to me as having 

done certain things that were wrong, i examined 

him and found him innocent, and so did 

unto Jews, them, murderer. want of crucified." 

strip Now man Herod. Each Pilate Jesus, I called him Barabbas "Will whatever Jews" will year and He and their chastise who The Barabbas, Still (Continued ye one scourge that Now the man Lord. Jews soldiers done Pilate prisoner called him murderer I they release who ask nothing him the "What hesitates. and take Christ" page wished. for was till prison and unto Jesus worthy his Barabbas. then 10.) released go is robber you poor "Let inside. free Pilate a sua.i of the very back him." instead 

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YoUn^ PeOOle's Tonic "°''' t^^* "^•^••e js no place for thanks. 3^ ^j^g Q^^ ^^ ^f ^^^ .^^ ^^^ eall upon the name 

.•. v,/«î.x^ X \,\j^x\, ^ J. \j^x\, giving. Then happens what Brown- , ^ ^^ . , iv v, i.q j-i i i • ^ , 

FOR NOV -> 

'"S '^^"^ the worst of deaths, "a adoration. In Neh. 1'2:31, we read ^^ e should thank and praise God 

lamp's death when replete with oil, bow the walls of the city of Jerusa- for the Chureh, for His house, for 

By Rev. A. A. Johnston. ^ chokes," but God has given us km were dedicated with thanksgiv- the open AVord, the Bible. We hi\c 

A. Joyous Life. Joel 2:21-27. gifts which should fill our lips with jjjo- Nehemiah says "I brought the ordinances of his house, tiic 

(Thanksgiving meeting.) Praise every moment we live. Sure- " ^j^^ .^^^^ ^^ j^^^j^ ^^^ (Continued on page 10.) 

Psalms:—13:1-G, No. 24- 30:1-3, 5, ly my cup runneth over." ^ f • . t ^ . 

No. 74; 43:3-G, No. IIG; 126:1-4, No. There is first a great thankfulness ^'^H and appointed two great com- PRESSED HARD 

355. ' for God's great and wonderful gift, panics that gave thanks" and in the p -» ,• \j,r • 

Parallels:—! Chron. 12:40; Ezra "Thanks be to God for His unspeak- 40th verse of the same chapter we ôêes \\ eight on Old Age. 

6:16; Ps. 16:11; Ps. 89:16; Ps. 149:2; able gift." In Christ there is etern- ^.^^^ ..g^ g^^^^ ^j^^ ^^.^ companies .y,^ r^^r^r^lTZI^' .1 • • • 

Isaiah 35:1-2; Isaiah 61:10; Hab. al life. In Him there is peace which j_^ .^ ^^^ W hen people realize the injurious 

3:18; Luke 10 •20- John 15:11- Rom. passeth-knowledge. Our sorrows are f u t j j r .qj-u ^^'^'^^^ "^ coffee and the change in 

14:17; Phil. 3:3; 1 Thess. 1:6. ' softened in the fellowship of His suf- house ot the Lord, and 1 and the j^^^j^j^ ^j^^^ Postum can bring, thev 

One of the most courageous souls ferings. Our work becomes worship, half of the rulers with me."' And ^^^ usually glad to lend their'testithe 

world has ever known was Rob- The most commonplace service be- fhen in the 43rd verse he savs, £ the 1 n fit f tl 

ert Louis Stevenson. The blood was comes glorified. Our treasures may arpj^ ^g^^^^ ^ sacrifices and ...r ^., - , , ] % , 

upon his handkerchief, the medicine slip away, health may depart, ambi- . ' .., ^^ . . ,, . ^^y mother, since her early childbottl 

s were upon his shelf, pallor tions may be lost, but the life which ^^joiceu »uii ^ eat jo.\ , tue wtveb hood, was an inveterate coffee drinkupon 

his cheek and weakness in his is bid with. Christ in God can never also and the children rejoiced so ^^^ j^^^ ^^^^ troubled with her heart 

body, yet he was brave and cheerful perish. 

that the joy of Jerusalem was heard ^^^ ^ number of years and com 

to the end. He saw deep into the Then how manifold are our bless- gyen afar off." It is surely a good „i„,-„„j „j! x, , t , „ , » ," 

... „ ^, , „ i^croi nnr iflTifi at nencp War , plained ot that Weak all over feelrehgion 

of the soul. You remem- mgs. Our land at peace. War, ^j^. ^^ ^^^.^^ ^^^ ^^j^^^ ^^^ ^_^^^^^^ r - , ^ , 

. ber his parable of his soul's garden, famine and pestilence are not stalk- . ° ^. . ing ana sick t.cmaeh. 

He presents the picture of his going ing rampant over our fields and citie'5. ^^ tlianksgiving. 

"Some time ogo I was making a 

out and conversing with his garden- Bountiful harvests have covered our 2. It is pleasant. yigjt j-^ j^ distant part of the coun 

er and finding one plant everywhere, valleys and plains. There is work to rj,^^^^ -^ ^^^ ^ gj j^ ^^^^^^ j^ ^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^. 

throughout the warden Tt flourisheddo. A new spirit is abroad in our ,. , ii • 

Tprlsion fn'every nook Ldtr church. Surely we can call upon our «- 1-f -^^n we can say there is merchants of the place. I noticed 

ner, and he said to the man, "What soul to bless and magnify the Lord, no need ot thanksgiving, lhe very a somewhat unusual flavor of the 

is this herb" "The herb of resigna- If "ê turn our eyes toward the nature of the service brings joy into 'coffee' and asked him concerning. 

tion," was the response. "Out with smoke-covered battlefields of Europe ^jjg j^g^j.^ jjjg ^j-^g j^ Q^p express- it He replied that it was Postum 

it, man; out with it," was the reply and hsten to the rumble of the earn- appreciation and gratitude "I was so pleased with it that af' 

of this brave sufferer. "I will have age and then remember what God ^ ^^ . ^ -i «as .0 pieasea w itn it tnat, atnone 

of it any longer. Replace it is stil doing for us, then is "our to fellow men. There is so much ter the meal was over, I bought a 

with the herb of joy, but see it is niouth filled with laughter and our satisfaction in the very act itself, package to carry home with me, 

the flowering sort." 

tongue with singing. The Lord hath Matthew Henry says, "Holy joy or and had wife prepare some for the 

Aye, that is the trouble with us. done great things for us; whereof we delight are required as the principle next meal The whole familv were 

The garden of our soul may be cover- are glad." ^^ .^^ ^^^ ^^^^ .^ ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^ -^^ ^ 

ed over with noxious weeds. Perhaps • i j. /-,-1 • j.i j 

we have rigorously rooted them out. PraV^r Mcrtmiy T o O i r ""'''' ^'"°^ ^^'^ '' continued coffee and used Postum 

for these weeds represent the dark *"•/*'* xTxwviiiig x yjîi^ ^^^^ ^^^ busmess of it, and that is entirely. 

sins of life. But from the scarred FOR XOVEMBER "So. pleasant to us as saints that are de- "I had really been at times very 

ground we have allowed to grow in g^. gg^. j j^j Johnston. voted to his honor. Praising God is anxious concerning my mother's 

iSn'a\rn''strrg5ranTglo^^^^^ "Praise ye the Lord." Ps. 147:1. --^ that is its own wages; it is condition, but we noticed that after 

are saved.' Thank God for that, but 1. It is good. ^'âven upon earth." The devoted nsing Postum for a short time, she 

our life is not alight with victory and 3. It ig pleas-ant. follower of God is filled with joy felt so much better than she did 

thanksgiving. The garden of our soul 3 j^ -^ gQj^gjy and gladness in such an act. It is prior to its use and had little trou- 

,fr'h„e'. flnTrfnf^•^v"\nne JSl' Pâlms: 100:1-4', 93:1-5, 103:1-5, ^ ^Pi^tnal uplift to the soul. The ble with her heart, and no sick 

liant hued flowers of loy, hope, love ' ' ji 1 • • n j • j . 

and eager optimism. It should be 145:1-5, 148:1-6. ôdij soul praising God is a de- stomach; that the headaches were 

brilliant with those bright colored Passages: First, Thanksgiving: 1 lightful thing; a thing affording not so frequent, and her general 

blossoms which delight a child's (^'i^ô. 16:8, Is. 12:5, Ps. 92:1, 2 Ps. Purest satisfaction and real joy to condition much improved. This 

^®^^*' 95-3 Pg 105-1 Ps 147-7 Eph ^^^ heart. continued until she was well and 

The plants should be the flowering „ ' ' o tj. - 1 t ± 

* ^T * • *^ 4. • f 11 ^ 5 ••0 1 Thess 5 -18 2 Cor 2 -14 2 3. It is comely. hearty. 

sort. Not a joy that is full and ^ •-'-'>-^ j-ircoo. o .xo, ^



:rr- 

N o t C S 

***Rev. D. C. Matthews has received 

a call from New Alexandria congregation, 

Pa. 

«**Rev. P. P. Boyd has resigned 

the charge of North Union and 

Biookland congregations. 

»**,\'ow, if it is God's will, for at 

least another thirty years, with fewer 

blunders and greater usefulness. 

***Dr. R. M. Sommerville and ilrs. 

Sommerville attended all the sessions 

of the late Anti-Secret Convention in 

.\ew York. 

***The pastor of- Third New York 

preached a series of seven sermons 

on the Divinity of Christ. Such sermons 

are much needed at the present 

day. 

***Connellsville Mission Station is 

to be organized into a congregation 

on Saturday, November 29. .V 

church building, free of debt, has been 

built by Jlr. John Parkhill. 

***Rev. A. A. Samson, of Second 

New York, conducted communion at 

Montclair, N. J., on Sabbath, Novem 

ber 1, having held prenaratory sprvices 

on the preceding Thursday and 

Friday evenings, and Rev. P. P. Rea'Vi 

preached on Monday night. 

***Mr. Joseph Edgar, of New 

Brunswick, N. J., originally a Coven 

anter, passed away suddenly on October 

8. Quite recently he had caM 

ed at this office, and seemed to be 

enjoying remarkably good healt'i 

Mrs. Edgar survives, but is in poor 

health. 

***The Pall Communion of the 

Clarinda congregation was held th- 

first Sabbath of October, Rev. J. T 

Mitchell, assisting. The earnest 

proclamation of the truth, togetheiwith 

the attendance and interest 

shown, combined to make the Communion 

season a most helpful on. 

There were four accessions, all by 

profession of faith. On the Sabbath 

following the Communion, the infant 

children of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stev- 


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At their regular meeting for October, the Ladies' Aid Society of the 

Montclair, N. J., congregation, made an appropriation of $10 for the aid 

and relief of the sufferers by the European War, and Mrs. H. S. Pritchard, 

Treasurer, was requested to forward the amount. Individual members 

of the congregation, both men and women, added their offerings, 

which at this writing, had swelled the sum to $25. In order to insure safety 

and avoid all intermediate expense in reaching the needy, it was decided 

to send the money to America's Ambassador, Mr. Page, London, England, 

for use of the British Empire's Red Cross and Relief Work. 

"Thousands of children are wandering about the ruined towns of 

France and Belgium, carrying their little bundles or empty-handed, dazed, 

weeping, homeless. No one knows how many thousands of them there 

are. Women are seen pushing baby-carriages filled with babies, frying-pans, 

blankets, and every conceivable thing, with children clinging to their skirt.3, 

and often one in the arms." All are hurrying, hurrying, hurrying,—but to 

get where The desolation throughout these two countries is heartbreaking 

and indescribable, and the need of prompt and generous aid must 

appeal to every Christian heart. "Look in your children's faces and give as 

you would give to them." 

i 

Other congregations are requested to report their offerings, of whatever 

sort and through whatever channel sent, for publication in the Christian 

Nation. The Christian Nation will serve its readers if desired and 

promptly forward any sums received. 


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Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Pennsylvania, 

at Hanover, October 15th, a dence of the presence of tbe Holy 

in waiting upon God that gave evi 


of Paivh, "Poets and 

large and influential body, on "The Spirit. The attendance on the preaching 

on Friday morning and Saturday 

Poetry," "Homss and .Haunts of th« 

Larger Mission of the Church." The 


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October 18th, he spoke to a Rev. S. J. Johnston filled the pulpit 

afternoon was quite commendable. 

E^resbyterian Manual," "Handbook for 


large congregation in Christ's Evangelical 

Lutheran church in the City of the satisfaction of the occasion by his 

in an able manner, and contributed to 

Address: 

JAMES S. TIBBY, 406 Penn Bulldlnj 

York, Pa., and in the evening of the forceful presentation of the truth. 


same day he spoke in Calvary Presby 

terian Church. Christ's Evangelical 

Lutheran congregation is one of the 

strongest local units in the Synod. On 

Sabbath evening, Oct. 25, he spoke in 

the Second Church, this city. 

***Again we urge upon correspondents 

not to abbreviate words in pro- 

The Zion Herald (.M. E.), The Watchman 

(Baptist), The Recorder (Epis 

CENTRE OF 

paring copy, as "Sab." for Sabbath, 

"Pres." for Presbytery, "Ch." for 

copalian), in the Daily Transcript, 

EVERYTHING 

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your pages, use capital letters only 

Record. The programs, 1,000, were 

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when proper, use periods after necessary 

abbreviations as "Dr.," "Rev.," 

distributed at the Presbyterian, Congregational, 

Baptist and Methodist 

Vilnable Col'"-eH M.p of New Yorli Gralis 

EDGAR T, SKiTli, A.anae.ng Director 

"D.D.," "Mr." and "Mrs.," and initials, 

preachers' meetings. A notice was 

never write copy on both sides, and 

sent in sealed letter to each of 50 

don't write copy and business communications 

on the same sheet of pa 

ministers the week previous, with special 

request to announce the Con 


USE 

per. Hours of my time are consumed 

every week in revising copy because 

of these lapses, which my valued 

correspondents could save me by 

thoughtfully contributing just a moment 

each of theirs.—John W. Pritchard. 

***The Geneva congregation had a 

most enjoyable Communion season on 

the last Sabbath of October. It was 

a time of refreshing from the presence 

of the Lord. The prayer meetings 

which were held every evening 

There was an accession of five,four 

on profession and one by certificate. 

Like Paul, the congregation has reason 

to thank God and be encouraged. 

***The Boston Convention was announced 

previously in the Universalist 

Leader, the Congregationalist, 

vention to their people and attend. 

And we personally have heard ot 

several pulpits where the announcement 

was made. Dr. Conrad, in his 

address, said: "I want to say that I 

am in full sympathy with the cause 

promoted by this Convention. And I 

admire the pluck and perseverance 

with which Brother Poster pushes 

this movement in the face of such 

apathy and so many discouragements. 

But it is sure to win, because 

it is on the side of Christ the 

King." 

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barn. Miss Eva and Rose Thompson 

reoently entertained a number ot 

their friends with a dinner party. Mr. 

F. R. George's new bungalow is nearing 

completion. Miss Margaret Ferine 

entertained with a delightful party 

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WALTON, N. Y. 

In accordance with the proclamation 

of the President appointing October 

4th, as a day of prayer for 

peace, the Walton churches appropriately 

observed the day, each church 

having its own service in the morning, 

and all the Protestant churches 

uniting in a union meeting at Walton 

Hall in the evening. Our pastor. 

Rev. A. A. Johnston, was chosen to 

preach tne sermon,, taking as his text 

Psalm So: 10, "Righteousness and 

peace have kissed each other." Mr. 

crown of thorns. "They would cut 

Johnston pictured the horrors of the his head!" Yes, but through it all 

war and called attention to the degeneration 

of the race that always follows 

Jesus is quiet. And when these men 

mock him and spit on him and strike 

a destructive war. He pointed him on the head,still Jesus is brave 

and keeps silence. 

out the futility of the devices which 

Pilate brings Jesus out again to 

have hitherto been relied upon to the people—Jesus torn and bleeding 

prevent war, such as preparation for and tottering after the great abuse. 

war, alliances and treaties, the power "Behold the man," calls Pilate. "Crucify 

of commercial interests,, advanced 

him!" they call back. Again and 

X E N D F O R T f f l S F f f i E 

n B O O K O N 

U R E 

LESSO.X POR THE CHILDREN. 

tContinued from page7.J 

bleeding. Then they clothe him in a 

purple robe and on his head place a 

civilization, etc. He declared that the again Pilate tries to make the Jews 

European civilization which is being consent to Jesus' freedom, and his 

shattered, is out of harmony with wife sends word for him to have nothing 

to do with Jesus, for he is inno 

Christianity and he was glad it was 

being destroyed. His conclusions cent. She has had a bad dream concerning 

Jesus. But the Jews will not 

were that war would never be abolished 

until nations and individuals accept of Jesus. 

humbled themselves before God and Pilate sends for water. Before all 

conducted all their affiairs in harmony 

with God's word. 

P e r f e c t M a n 

these people he washes his hands 

and says, "I am innocent of the blood 

of this righteous man; see ye to it." 

Could he wash the sin from his hands 

with water, Jeanne No, certainly 

not. The Jews are willing to take 

the blame and reply, "His blood be 

on us, and on our children." But 

Pilate must bear the blame as well 

as the PRAYER Jews. They MEETING are all TOPIC. guilty. Pilate 

releases (Continued Barabbas, from page but Jesus 8.) he 

delivers preaching up of to the the Gospel. Jews and Eemeiul)er 

the him millions away to be today crucified. in darkness They 

they 

lead 

have rejected their king. 

and superstition and sin who h iVe 


not the privilege that we enjoy iu 

this land of Gospel light. We have 

heen reared in Christian homes by 

Christian parents, iu Christian 

communities. "What a privilege! 

How thankful we should be that 

our Xation is not involved in war 

and bloodshed like the Xations cf 

horses were invaluable, and many a 

night as we camped and I would go 

out to see that everything was secure 

for the night, I would follow 

the stake rope out to the horses and 

try to pet them—an operation which 

was tolerated by them after consid 

the only fair way. That's why we insist, Europe. to 

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The Real Secret of Healing 

Continued from page two.) 

erable restlessness, and while they 

Rupture 

hitched the team up and took it fof discouraaged all familiarity, yet 

To successfully co-operate with Nature in a drive of forty miles in another their untamable spirit always called 

the work of healing the supporting device must 

direction to get them quiefjed out my admiration, and I really 

be so constructed that the rupture retaining 

part overlaps and draws together the breached 

enough to take the party to the railroad. 

One111 the cow-boys who help 

took many a hard drive togetlicr, 

wanted to be their friend, for wf 

opening instead of pressing directly into it. 

The trusses of today are sadly lacking in this ed in this preliminary tryout said, aud they never failed me, and sometimes 

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1 

quality. They nearlv alt give that direct pres"Isure into the opening, which can not help but en 

the I HISS were to tell me that I 

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RUPTURE large it, making it that much harder to retain 

don't realize it now the bowel later on, resulting in uncontrollable hitch them up and drive them, I that was above praise. 

you will sooner or rupture with serious complications. would fpU hiiu, 'I don't want no Sometimes wc called them "Cnptain" 

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ially alike either in appearance nr 

disposition; but more frequently 

when under provocation we called 

tbi^ni "The Demons," and this might 

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over muddy roads to get some 

friends to the railroad aud as I turn-

November 4, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

ed back on the long drive home one were willing little fellows and we 

of the horses was sick, and all tho have travelled many miles together, 

way home he lagged and was in and I have many times asked them 

pain, and when I unhitched him that to do a hard day's work and they 

nio-ht at home it was the last time, always gave a cheerful response. 

and while I had felt many times The hardest day's work as I re 

that I could be reconciled if they 

were dead, yet I did not care to 

have anyone with me when 1 came 

to the place where I found him 

dead. I had no mate for the other 

one, and so I traded him, and he 

met with harsher owners who must 

have met his rebelliousness with 

abuse, for the Jast time I saw him 

he was a crippled up old horse, and I 

felt more pity in my heart for him 

than for the one that had died before, 

and I wished he had died and 

were lying with his mate rather than 

let him pass through the alnisc that 

must have been visited on him to 

make a horse of his calibre into a 

broken down old hack. 

Por years I drove a little team 

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of cases that they have already rig, and so kept on. By the middle 

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member was on a Saturday. We 

had landed home from Synod on 

Friday night. The trip home involved 

not only the miles of railroad 

travel, but a thirty-five mile 

trip by wagon. Coming in from 

this late Friday night, we found a 

large bunch of mail awaiting us, 

and one of the letters was from the 

Baptist missionary south of the 

mountains, telling us that one of 

our members was very sick and 

there was little chance of her recovery. 

It meant a drive of over twenty^-five 

miles to her home, but Saturday 

morning early we started, 

and had only driven part of the way 

when we met an Indian who told us 

that this woman's husband was dead. 

Wc were quite confused because the 

letter had plainly said that the woman 

was the siel< one, but we jiressed 

on toward the home. "When near 

the place, we met another Indian 

wlio told us that the woman was 

dead and that the man was very 

side, lying at a camp some twenty 

miles in another direction. We 

started across the prairies for this 

point, and when we had travelled a 

large part of the way, another Indian 

met us, saying that the man was 

dead and his body had been taken to 

the Baptist ilission for burial, but 

also told us that the little boy, the 

child of this couple, was dead. 

Again turning our team toward the 

Mission and making all haste, we 

Baptist Mission and found the force 

At that time we had a little camp 

there digging at a grave for the 

house at a preaching station we 

dead body which was lying in the 

called "Lime Creek" and we decided 

to spend the night there, and hold 

church. They were almost exhausted, 

for the day was terribly hot, and 

a preaching service ou Salibath 

Avcre glad of any recruit that promised 

them help with the pick aud 

shovel. Aud so for an hour or two, 

all hands worked up to the limit to 

get the grave finished and then the 

body was laid away. Some repairs 

were made ou the broken single-ire 

money. You decide, and I take your word. 

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and during our work together at 

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night was very dark. And I said 

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that we would lose the road, and he 

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pray '' And I answered him that I 

thought she had done little else for 

a couple of hours and so far as I 

could see, that was the reason that 

we were there. 

AVe had not been on roads by 

whicli any measurements could be 

made, but as nearly as I could tell 

the distance, the little team had 

covered considerably over seventy 

miles that day. 

ilany tasks would have been inipossilile 

for the workers here except 

for the; faithful help of the ponies. 

aud perhaps we all have learned lessons 

in faithfulness from the patient, 

shaggy little comrades that 

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A STORY. 

SHOULD WE VOTE THE PROHIBITION 

TICKET 

By the Eev. Paul Coleman. 

Two men were driving in a buggy, and discussing 

politics by the way. I shall call one 

man Dower, and the other Cameron. The story 

is not imaginary; Dower is a Prohibitionist, 

Cameron does not vote. 

"Yet," said Dower, "you believe in Prohibition" 

"Certainly." 

"And you know that Prohibition will never 

come till it is voted in" 

"Sometimes it looks that way. Though Russia 

has adopted it as a war measure without 

popular vote, and China is putting out opium 

without a popular vote." 

"This is not China. It seems to me that 

when you refuse to vote, you are responsible for 

the keeping of the liquor, with all the temptation 

and sickness, murder and insanity, robbery 

and adultery, poverty and misery and corruption 

that follow. Sometimes it takes Just a 

few men to turn the tide and sweep the business 

out of a county. One vote, maybe!" 

"Dower, I am with you this far. If a man 

believes in voting at all, he is responsible for 

the crimes of the liquor business. If he does 

not vote against it every time, whether he has 

a chance to win or not. The liquor business is 

here, and the old parties are for it until they 

eome out against it. It is a crime to vote any 

ticket that allows the liquor system to continue 

and the blood of the lost is on his hands who 

does it." 

"But are you not almost as bad, if you refuse' 

our side your help" 

"Dower, suppose you knew—as you do not— 

that it was in your power alone to kill the Emperor 

of Germany. And suppose you knew— 

as you do not—that if you killed him you could 

prevent all this war with its slaughter of millions. 

Would you kill him" 

Dower was thoughtful. "No-o, I think not. 

I believe it would be murder for me to do it, 

even if it would save war." 

"Then would you not be responsible for the 

death of all who died in the war" 

"No, I am never bound to do wrong. It 

would not be right for me to take justice in my 

own hands." 

"Not even to save a million" 

"No," said Dower, "I do not think that 

would be the Christian way. Christ would not 

have us do wrong once to save a world." 

"Good,'' said Cameron, "that is just my 

point. I would like to save our country from 

drink, and am doing what I can so far as is 

right. But I believe it would be wrong to vote 

for a Prohibitionist, when I would be voting 

to send a man to swear to a Constitution that 

ignores Christ the King, and teaches a nation 

that politics and religion should not mix." 

"I am a Christian," said Dower, "but I never 

saw it that way. 

But how can you win if you 

do not vote." 

"God does not need me to do wrong to help 


Him out. It is good doctrine among you Prohibitionists 

that a man ought to do right, whether 

he has a chance to win or not. The right will 

win in the end. Besides, it is also your doctrine 

that we ought to settle, the big questions 

first, and that Prohibition is bigger than tarifE 

and trusts." 

"Yes,'' said Dower, "we ought; to settle the 

drink question first. Just think of all who are 

dying while we are waiting. We can make the 

Constitution Christian afterwards." 

"Jesus said," suggested Cameron, "that the 

first commandment is, 'Thou shalt love the 

Lord thy God with all thy heart.' Do you agree 

with Him" 

"Yes. I am a Christian." 

"Do you thinlc that this command applies 

to men in politics, as well as other parts of 

life" 

"Yes. But what difference does the lack of 

a few words in the Constitution make" 

"This," said Cameron. "OfiBcers of government 

are sworn to the Constitution and laws 

are judged by it. It declares that it is the supreme 

law of the land. Do you think that the 

spirit of political life is any better than the 

Constitution Are politics Christian as now 

conducted in this nation 

"No," said Dower, "they are not. I wish they 

were." 

"Then every time you vote for a man ô 

swear to this Constitution, you become responsible 

for continuing that much longer the separation 

between politics and Christianity, and 

the denial of Christ as Lord of all." 

"That is like what I used to say to the Eepublicans 

about the liquor business." 

"Think it over," said Cameron. "You know 

the verse, 'He that is not for me is against 

me' And remember that God does not ask 

you to do wrong to help Him out." 

Convention, thirty-seven departments in all. 

As this department force is prmcipally the 

NEW YORK STATE W. C. T. U. CONVENTION. 

By Harriet S. Pritchard. 

The forty-first Annual Convention of the Woman's 

Christian Temperance Union was held at 

Niagara Falls, N. Y., on October 13-16. The 

Official Board and Board of Superintendents met 

in the afternoon of Monday, October 12th, and 

transacted business bearing upon the work of the 

coming convention; and in the evening at 7 p. 

m. at the Temperance House, a banquet was 

partaken of, which for good eating and good 

cheer in other ways could scarcely be excelled. 

The presiding genius on this occasion, Mrs. 

Prances W. Graham, sat on the left side ot the 

W. C. T. U. State President, Mrs. Ella A. Boole, 

and introduced the speakers in her usual happy 

and witty manner. 

Owing to the unavoidable absence of the 

Mayor, Hon. Wm. Laughlin, who had made bright 

preparations of welcome for the white-ribboners, 

as evidenced by the electric lights across the 

Main street of the city, with the words "Welcome 

W. C. T. U.," in shining letters in seversl 

places, a worthy representative. Corporation 

Counsel F. C. Anderson, voiced the regrets of 

Mayor Laughlin at not being permitted to be 

present, and in bidding us welcome, presented 

t^he keys of the city to us. His speech was 

full of kindly goodwill and praise for what we 

stood for. He declared that "temperance works." 

"I think the liquor traffic is doomed. Ten states 

of the Union are dry. Large portions of other 

states are dry. Secretary Daniels "has abolished 

liquor from the Navy Department, and the Czar 

of Russia from his army." Other speeches were 

made, by representatives from the Chamber of 

Commerce, the Board ef Trade, the educational 

interests, and from the churches. Welcomes 

were also extended from the County W. C. T U 

hy. Mrs. Emma 6. Dietrick, President of Niagara 

County, and from Mrs. Lena S. Walker, President 

of Niagara Palls. 

Responses were happily given in behalf o£ the 

delegates and visitors by Mrs. Prances A. De 

Graft, President of Montgomery County, who gave 

a poetical, yet intensely practical, address, and 

by Mrs. Ella A. Boole, President of the State 

organization, who eloquently thanked the speakers 

and those they represented for their most 

cordial welcome. She drew a picture full of 

pathos when she compared our bountiful table 

to the conditions prevailing in the war zone, and 

then in a mixture of humor and pathos, she described 

the straitened conditions of some American 

tourists, including herself and party. When 

in Naples they were firstinformed of the decla'-- 

ations of war; and when on the returning voyage, 

college-bred men and women considered a 

potato and salt and a raw onion sandwich the 

greatest luxuries, and were glad to make the 

sandwiches themselves. For drink, instead of 

coffee and tea, they drank the juice of lemons 

in water without sugar. 

On Tuesday morning the Convention proper 

was opened with the repeating of the crusade 

psalm responsively and other devotional exercises; 

the appointment of committees;" roll-call 

of ex-officio members hy the Recording Secretary, 

Mrs. Mary B. Wood, the County Presidents 

responding (their delegations standing) with a 

quotation from Mrs. L. M. Stevens, each State 

Superintendent with a sentence from the report 

of the National or World's superintendent of 

their department. 

A number of State Superintendents at this 

time rendered their reports on "How the Deparments 

are making sentiment for National 

Constitutional Prohibition," and the other departments 

reported from time to time during the 

working force of the organization, it was vastly 

encouraging to hear of the splendid work accomplished, 

and other work yet in progress m every 

department. As each Superintendent rendered 

her report, a poster bearing the aim ot her department 

in word, picture, or emblem was exhibited 

on the platform. All of the posters were 

designed by the Superintendents and were heauiful, 

unique and original. County Presidents also 

carried posters proclaiming the work of each 

county. Altogether there were about 100 posters, 

which were borne in the Poster Parade on Thursday 

afternoon. 

On Tuesday morning the annual sermon was 

delivered by Mrs. Mary S. Todd, Superintendent 

of the State Evangelistic Work. 

In the afternoon we were favored by splendid 

reports from our corresponding secretary, Mrs. 

Helen J. Andruss and Mrs. Ellen L. Tenney. Quite 

a demonstration took place when the latter reported 

a gain of 2,482 members making the total 

membership 36,727, the Y. P; Branch numbering 

1,399, a gain of 241 members. The Ithaca 

Union of the W's. number 759, Mrs. Mary B. 

Wood president. It is the largest local union in 

the United States. The Loyal Temperance Legion 

of the state numbers 3,125. The gain in 

membership in the W's. is the largest gain ever 

made in one year in this state. Mrs. Maude B 

Perkins is Secretary of the Y. P. B. and Miss 

Helen I. Root is Secretary of the L. T. L. Branch. 


November 11, 1914, 




THANKSGIVING. 

The National Reform Convention at its late 

meeting in Boston adopted a petition to President 

Wilson asking him to recognize Christ in 

llis forth-coming Thanksgiving Proclamation, 

Tuesday, October 20. 

(1) Because it is a tribute due to Chri.st 

the King; 

(2) Because there is no access to God either 

for individuals, families, churches or nations except 

through the mediation of Christ; 

(3) Because His judgments are abroad in the 

earth we should "be wise and be taught"; 

(4) Because our position of neutrality lays 

upon us special obligations to set an example 

before the belligerents ;of submission to the 

Prince of Peace. 

The following is the Proclamation: 

"By- the President of the United States of 

America. 

"A proclamation. 

"It has long been the honored custom of our 

people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year 

in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for 

His many blessings, and mercies to us as a nation. 

Tbe year that is now drawing to a close 

since we last observed our day of national 

thanksgiving has been, while a year of discipline 

because of the mighty forces of war and of 

change which have disturbed the world, also a 

year of "pecial blessing for us. 

"It has been vouchsafed to us to remain at 

peace, with honor, and in some part to succor 

the suffering and supply the needs of those 

who are in want. We have been privileged by 

our own peace and self-control in some degree 

to steady the counsels and shape the hopes and 

purposes of a day of fear and distress. Our 

people have looked upon their own life as a 

nation with a deeper conprebension, a fuller 

realization of their responsibilities as well as of 

their blessings, and a keener sense of the moral 

and practical significance of what their part 

among the nations of the world may come to be. 

"The hurtful effects of foreign war in their 

own industrial and commercial affairs hav made 

them feel the more fully and see the more 

clearly their mutual independence upon one another 

and have stirred them to a helpful co-operation 

such as they have seldom practiced before. 

They have been quickened by a great 

moral stimulation. Their unmistakable ardor for 

peace, their earnest pity and disinterested sympathy 

for those who are suffering, their readiness 

to help and to think of the needs of others, has 

revealed them to themselves as well as to the 

world. 

"Our crops will feed all who need food; the 

self-possession of our people amidst the most 

serious anxieties and difficulties and the steadiness 

and resourcefulness of our business will 

serve other nations as well as our own. 

"The business of the country has been stipplied 

with new instrumentalities and the commerce 

of the world with new channels of trade 

and mtercourse. The Panama Canal has been 

opened to the commerce of the nations. The two 

continents of America have been bound in closer 

ties of friendship. New instrumentalities of international 

trade have been created which will 

.be also new instrumentalities of acquaintance, 

iuterCQurse, and mutual service. Never before 

have the people of the United States been so 

-situated for their own advantage or the advantage 

of their neighbors or so equipped to serve 

themselves and mankind. 

"Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President 

of the United States of America, do hereby designate 

Thursday, the twenty-sixth of November, 

next, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, and 

invite the people throughout the land to cease 

from their wonted occupations and in their several 

homes and places of worship render thanks 

to Almighty God. 

"In witness whereof I have hereunto set my 

hand and caused the seal of the United States 

to be affixed. 

"Done at the City of Washington this twentyeighth 

day of October in the year of our Lord, one 

thousand nine hundred and fourteen, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America, 

the one hundred and thirty-ninth. 

"WOODROW WILSON. 

"By the President: 

"ROBERT LANSING, 

"Acting Secretary of State." 

THE ULSTEE PEOBLEM—II. 

BOMB'S PERFIDY. 

By E. Holmes, Ballymoney, Ireland. 

In the last article I promised to relate some 

of the salient facts of the Home Eule contro-' 

versy during the last three years. It has been 

pointed out in the pages of the "Chjistian Nation" 

that the coalition Government was returned 

to office without a mandate for Home 

Eule. More than one half of the present Cabinet 

did not even refer to Home Eule in their 

election addresses, and as to the others they 

contented themselves with vague generalities, 

Mr. Asquith (the Prime Minister) never once 

alluded to Home Eule in his address to his constituents, 

and Mr. Birrell, Chief Secretary for 

Ireland, made the remarkable declaration that 

the faith of the man who believed that a Home 

Eule Bill could be smuggled through the present 

Parliament was indeed great. Towards the 

close of the electioneering contest Mr. Asquith 

discovered that he could not secure a majority 

in the House of Commons without the support. 

of the Irish Nationalists,—^known to the Protestants 

as "The Pope's Brigade" in parliament—and 

then he made some cryptic references 

in one of his closing speeches. 

The first step taken by the ministry to open 

the way for Home Eule was to force through 

parliament the measure known as the Parliament 

Act, by which the Upper House was stripped 

of its authority to refer highly contentious 

measures to the grand assize of the nation. It 

may be here remarked that under similar circumstances 

in 1893 the then Eadical Government 

would have secured the passage of the 

Home Eule Bill had it not been that the House 

of Lords vetoed the measure. However, two 

years later when an appeal was made to the 

nation for a verdict in favor of Home Eule, the 

Government met with such a crushing defeat 

that it remained in obscurity for seventeen 

years. If is true the Unionist Government deserved 

to be driven from office on account of 

its Eomanising policy, its reactionary legislation 

in favor of the liquor traffic, its coquetting 

to the Eitualists in the Church of England. The 

pity was that when a government which was 

so much "against the Book and for the Antichrist" 

was defeated it should have been succeeded 

by a government which has shown even 

o-reater propensities in the same direction. 

Politics became amazingly complicated. The 

Government introduced a Budget to which the 

Nationalists were opposed in principle, as it 

was calculated to inflict financial injury upon 

Ireland. English Eadicals displayed no enthusiasm 

for Home Eule, even many of them 

were opposed to it. The difficulties, however, 

were easily surmounted. A compact was made 

between the two parties the tenor of which was 

to the effect that the Irish Nationalists undertook 

to support the Budget and the English 

Eadicals undertook to support home Eule, and 

these two parties to secure the support of the 

Welsh party, who cared for little save the disestablishment 

of the Church in Wales, undertook 

to vote for the pet measure of the Welsh 

members in return for Welsh support for the 

Budget and Home Eule. 

Accordingly a Home Eule Bill was introduced 

in 1912 and hurried through all its stages 

in the House of Commons, many of its clauses 

not having been discussed at all. The measure 

was strenuously opposed by the Unionist party 

in general and the Ulster Unionists in particular. 

When the bill reached the Upper 

Chamber it was thrown out. In 1913 it was 

reintroduced and rushed with lightning velocity 

through its various stages. It met with the 

same fate in the Upper Chamber as it did the 

previous year. It was introduced for the third 

time in the Lower House, passed again with 

indecent haste through all its stages, and resubmitted 

to the Second Chamber, which once 

more rejected it. 

We might remark here by the way, that according 

to calculations the Bill was to have 

been placed on the Statute Book shortly after 

mid-summer, and the Irish Parliament was to 

meet immediately thereafter. Indeed, so sure 

were the Eomanists of this that when crossing 

the Eockies a fellow passenger informed me the 

Hibernian Society of Chicago had chartered a 

vessel to convey five hundred of their number 

to Dublin to witness the inauguration of the 

new legislature. However, it has not been 

opened yet! To allay the fears of the Protestants 

"safeguards" were inserted in the Bilj^ 

not one of which was worth the paper on which 

it was written. It was now quite evident that 

in order to fulfil his obligations to the Nationalist 

party who kept him in office so long, Mr. 

Asquith was determined to pass the Home Eule 

Bill under the Parliament Act, which, of 

course, meant the placing of Irish Protestants 

under the iron heel of Eome. 

The Ulster Protestants bound themselves together 

by a solemn Covenant to resist the wicked 

measure. To give practical effect to the 

terms of the Covenant an Ulster Volunteer 

Eorce was organized, drilled, and equipped. 

Some people call this rebellion. Be it so. The 

Eevolution of 1688 was rebellion, yet notwithstanding 

the unfinished aspects of the second 

Eeformation it is known in History as the 

Glorious Eevolution. 

In the third article the next move of the 

Government will be described.

NEW YORK STATE W. C. T. U. CONVENTION. 


The principal feature of the evening's program 

was the annual address of the State President, 

which was optimistic in a high degree, scholarly, 

and comprehensive. It contained a resume of 

the year's work and suggested lines of even 

greater improvement, calling upon our organization 

to work more strenuously than ever before 

tor woman suffrage, as this is a critical year for 

that subject in this state, and stating that the 

realization of suffrage would bring about a better 

civilization. She also deplored the bitter 

strife among the warring nations and advocated 

international peace through arbitration. The 

sympathy of all New York State white-ribboners 

was with her throughout her splendid address 

and we all felt her intense devotion finding a 

hearty response in our own hearts. Mrs. Boole 

is a gifted and wise leader, fully capable of leading 

the greatest wing of the National W. C. T. U. 

army. 

The excellent performance of "Painting New 

York White" by the six State organizers was executed 

in a masterly way, although they used 

neither the paint nor brushes of a Rubens, a 

Leonardi de Vinci or a Raphael, but they used 

the work of the Great Creator as a subject, and 

though stained and defaced by the liquor traffic 

they have tried to restore it to its original 

beauty, by applying the cleansing power of the 

blood of the Lamb of God. 

Mrs. Frances W. Graham, Vice-President, and 

as she is best known, the "Song-bird of the W. 

C. T. U.," (she is National Musical Director) 

sang the song of "Victory," and led the singing 

all through the Convention. 

One of the most beautiful and impressive memorial 

services we have ever experienced was conducted 

by Mrs. Boole in behalf of leaders of the 

W. C. T. U. and its friends. Those on the list 

were as follows: Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens, 

President National W. C. T. U.; Mrs. Jessie W. 

H. Bristol, Pres. Livingston Co.; Mrs. Jennie C. 

Oakes, Treasurer Cattaraugus Co.; Miss Kate 

Manning, former Pres. Wyoming Co.; Mrs. .Homar 

A. Nelson, former Pres. Dutchess Co.; Mr. 

Herbert Shattuck, former Pres. State Senior L. 

T. L.; Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson, New York 

City; Mrs. Margaret Hamilton, mother of Mrs. 

Graham; Mr. W. W. Smith, Rev. C. A. Mead, Mr. 

Henry W. Wilbur, former Editor of the Voice, 

and brother of Mrs. Phoebe Wilbur Griffin; Mr. 

George R. Scott, Mr. J. M. Horton, Mrs. Emogene 

Bushnell Brown, mother of Mrs. Perkins, and 

other members and friends. 

The Cortland W. C. T. U. Trio, consisting of 

Mrs. Bentley, Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Howard, 

sang impressively "Rock of Ages," and Mrs. 

Georgia L. Wheaton read an original poem begun 

while Mrs. Stevens was yet alive and finished 

shortly after her death. It has been printed in 

the Union Signal, and is a true pen picture of 

"Our Chieftain." Every heart was thrilled as the 

gifted authoress recited it. The Trio sang, by request, 

often during the rest of the Convention; 

many requests were received for them to tour 

the State. Foremost among those to whom honor 

was due, Mrs. Stevens was at the head ot 

the list of those read by Mrs. Boole. Tenderly 

and reverently the wonderful characteristics of 

our great chieftain were revealed, and many affectionate 

tributes were paid to her beloved 

memory, and to her great ability as leader of the 

host. Mrs. Frances W. Graham brought tears 

from every eye as in concluding the service she 

sang in an incomparably sweet voice, "Beautiful 

Isle of Somewhere." About seven hundred 

persons were present. 

When the Buffalo delegation of fifty members 

arrived, they caused quite a sensation as they 

marched around the sides and back of the 


church, occupying all the standing room, but 

quietly and in an orderly manner they were soon 

seated, while the whole audience joined them 

in singing "Onward, Christian Soldiers." 

The question of raising the membership dues 

to $1.00 was brought up and discussed and laid 

over until next year. 

Among the clergymen introduced to the Convention 

was a Roman Catholic priest, who is 

said to have been removed from a large city 

church to a small country one on account of 

his co-operation with Protestants. He received a 

hearty welcome from those present wno are acquainted 

with him and spent the afternoon intently 

listening to the Loyal Legioners, among 

whom were a class of Indian boys and girls, reciting 

and singing; and also to our sixty presidents 

of counties, as they told the work of their 

counties in half-minute speeches. 

In the course of Father Zurcher's address, he 

said: 

"In my dealings with the members of the Union 

during the last twenty-five years in temperance 

work," said Father Zurcher, "I became convinced 

that your Union represents what is best in American 

womanhood. Let me urge you to get more 

Catholic members in your local unions. The united 

Christians of America will settle the liquor 

question in short order. Remind those who claim 

that the Catholic Church favors the liquor traffic 

of the firstCatholic Prohibition convention held 

this summer at Niagara Palls. Tell them that the 

Caholic bishops of America urge all Catholics engaged 

in the liquor business to quit that dangerous 

traffic as soon as possible and to make their 

living in some more honorable way." 

At five o'clock p. m., on Thursday, the L. T. 

L's., accompanied by the public school children, 

headed by the Salvation Army Band, and followed 

by the State officers, superintendents, organizers, 

lecturers, presidents of counties with their 

delegates and friends, formed in line on the street 

and with all the State banners, and superintendents 

and presidents carrying their posters, marched 

to the music of "Onward, Christian Soldiers," 

along one side of Main street, down to the Reservation 

or Park; then up the other side of the 

street for six blocks and disbanded at the Temperance 

House, while they all sang "We'll take 

the Earth for Christ's Own Kingdom, Some Glad 

Day." 

The streets were crowded with all the townspeople 

out to see the firstparade in Niagara 

Falls. Every woman in the procession wore her 

hat and gloves and wherever convenient a long 

coat, and not a word was spoken as this dignified 

and wonderful demonstration of Temperance 

sentiment was presented in the city. It seemed 

as if some of the power from the Falls had been 

transplanted into the hearts of the women, and 

was urgmg them to go farther than ever before 

in their effort for National Constitutional Prohib.^ 

tion. The number in the parade was variously 

estimated from 1,200 to 1,500 persons. 

All the former officers were re-elected, Mrs. 

Boole on the nominating ballot, without a dissenting 

vote, except her own, while all the others 

were practically unanimous, and made so 

on the elective ballot. 

Miss Helen L. Hood gave an impetus to the 

work for the ballot to women, by her clear, 

strong, logical, practical speech, in which she reviewed 

some of the work accomplished by the 

women in Illinois. Miss Hood is State President 

of the W. C. T. U. of Illinois. 

A feature of Thursday morning which we forgot 

to mention, was the introduction to the delegates 

of a company of Tuscarora Indians, women 

and children, who were marshalled on the 

platform by Mrs. Lydia Pierce, of Cattaraugus, 

County Superintendent of work among Indians 

of tbe State, herself an Indian. There are a 

number of Unions and Loyal Temperance Legions 

among the Indians. On Wednesday evening 

a diamond medal contest was held with 

seven contestants who had already won silver 

and gold medals, and the diamond medal was 

won by Mrs. W. B. Dingman, of Rochester. Her 

subject was "How Pat took his stand." 

On Thursday evening Miss Ruth Frances Davis 

gave an eloquent address on Temperance in the 

Mikado's kingdom. It was illustrated beautifully 

by lantern slides, and Miss Davis, who is W. C. 

T. U. World's Missionary to Japan, was very 

fluent in her description of all the beauties in 

that kingdom, and highly praised the work of the 

President of the W. C. T. U., the Countess Haji 

Yajima. She revealed her wonderful ability for 

work and her clear-headed, far-seeing leadership, 

and executive ability. Miss Davis said very little 

about herself, but her works speak louder than 

words, and from others who have lived in the 

orient, we have heard the story of Ruth Davis' 

wonderful activity for temperance in Japan, 

where she is a power for good, her influence 

reaching from the Mikado and his family to the 

poorest in the land. She is known by her good 

works throughout the flowery kingdom. Her 

lecture was a splendid success. 

The resolutions passed at this convention are 

stronger and clearer in tone than those of former 

conventions. First of all they expressed great 

grief at the death, during the year, of our beloved 

National President, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, 

endorsing her famous proclamation for National 

Constitutional Prohibition and her purpose to 

place that principle in the organic law of all nations. 

The resolutions denounced war, declared for 

peace by arbitration; favored Woman Suffrage, reaffirmed 

our stand for a single standard of purity 

for men and women, and for legislation at Albany 

for the ballot for women: that we continue to hold 

up the standard of total abstinence from alcoholic 

liquors for the individual and total prohibition 

of the sale and manufacture of and traffic 

in the same by State and Nation; the President 

of the United States was commended and those 

associated with him for their wise and kindly 

efforts to preserve neutrality and secure the 

peaceful adjustment of National difficulties; we 

endorsed the Shephard-Hobson bill, which calls 

for the prohibition of the manufacture for sale, 

for importation and exportation, for sale and 

traffic in alcoholic liquors, and extend to Secretary 

Daniels sincere gratitude for his order excluding 

all liquors from the navy, and to Secretary 

Garrison for banishing liquors from the 

Canal Zone; that we will work for the Smith 

Hughes bill, which calls for Federal Censorship 

of Moving Pictures with members ot the Board 

of Education on Censorship Board; we commended 

the action taken by the Miller-Strong Drug 

Company in declaring that after December 13th, 

no intoxicating liquors wil be sold in the four 

Rexall drug stores ot Niagara Falls, and heartily 

commend this action to other drug companies. 

In a resolution presented by Mrs. Griffin on 

the press, after commending them for their increasing 

interest in our work, we urge the editors 

to make their papers clean, wholesome and 

elevating from the advertising page to the supplement. 

Then followed a resolution of thanks which 

were extended to everyone who aided in any way 

to make this convention a success and contributed 

to the general comfort of delegates and visitors. 

Superintendents were for the most part reelected, 

and with grateful hearts to the Great 

Captain of the Host, our Lord and Savior, and 

dedicating ourselves anew to greater efforts hi 

the future, our great convention closed, to meet 

again at Cortlandt, N. Y., in 1915.


THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE A,-,-,p.|,(y ^•Ua C^\MirrV\Otl Pittsburg congregation was accepted cents a copy. We can go forward and 

PSALMS IN WORSHIP. /l.mOng ILlC K-jLlxlTCnCS* and Presbytery adjourned to meet on secure an edition of five thousand 

MEETING OF PITTSBURG PRESBY- tbe second Tuesday of May, 1915, at copies to be sold at that price. We 

By the Rev. George S. Coleman. TERY. 1« a. m. had no idea that it would involve so 

Every hymn sung means a Psalm rj,^^ ^^^^ meeting of Pittsburg Pres- W. T. K. THOMPSON, ^^^h a cost when we recommended so 

slighted. Read the second command- bytery was held in the Youngstown 

Clerk, large a number of selections. The 

ment to see whether God cares. "I Church on Tuesday, Oct. 27, beginning 

Committee has discussed the advisaam 

a jealous God." God does not at 10 a. m. E. M. Elsey was chosen HEBRON, KANSAS. bility of reducing the size of the book 

„ „h=tu„tP« for whot HP ha, «n Moderator, W. T. K. Thompson, Clerk, O^^ annual Sabbath School meet- and so cutting down the cost. It is 

allow substitutes tor what He has ap- ^^^ ^ ^^^^ Tweed, Assistant Clerk. S for the election of officers and weU known that we have no authority 

pomted in worship. Read about Na- ,^^^ business was for the most part teachers was held on the firstSat- to change the number after it has 

dab and Abihu, Saul, Jeroboam, ^^ ^ routine nature and but two ses- ^^day in October. After a bountiful been adopted by Synod, unless the 

Uzziah; see what God thought of sions were required to complete the ^"«i"' tHe former Superintendent, Synod itself acts. We think that 

their attempts at substituting. work of Presbytery. The Rev. S. B. ^'- ^- ^- ^lack, took charge and there are sufficient reasons for the 

Tt would be iust as right to use Houston, lately received from the As- conducted devotional exercises, after reducmg of the size of the book, but 

,„+ ,.,„„ i,,^,, i,r ,, .. -r, », 1 J contest by the juniors, conducted by demand for immediate publication. 

the part of the Bible that was given Members of Presbytery expressed re- ,, r. , , . , . , 

^ j.,_ .. J, .,. ... , ... Mrs. J. R. W. Stevenson. Mrs. Stev- Unless we are advised by a sufficientto 

be sung. Commentaries are good, gret that failing sight made it neces- ..i,^^.,.. ,, ^ . .-^ ^ t 

^ " ^ . , enson gave out about fifty verses Iy large number of the members of 

but are not read in church in place sary for Mr. Boyd to give up the work ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ Testament and the one Synod who are interested in the mat- 

, ._ T,-v, J .- 1 i •„ which he so much roved. The pas- , ^ . ._ ^ .. , ,^,, .. ^ j ..,. .. , 

of the Bible; devotional poetry is ^ , , ^. , j. , j •^,. who found it firstarose and read the ter to reduce the cost by cutting 

toral relationship was dissolved with .^ x^ ^ ^ • .^ ^ ^ ..,. t, ^ , \.- 

good, but should not be smig in place ^^ Kilpatrick. A call from '^'^''^ '^"^ ^^f '"""T T ,7. '""^.JT^^' ° /ÎTT"' ^l 

of the Bible songs. New Alexandria congregation upon '""^ f! greatest number and was will take tt for granted that this cost 

„ , „ . , awarded a very nice Bible. It was is not regarded as too high, and we 

If other songs than the Psalms are Rev. D. C. (Matthews was received and •. . ^ .• rr,,. j, „ • c -n j ..i. i, .. 4.1, . 4. •, 

" f >i ,11- - TD H + A quite interesting. The following of- will do the best that we can to keep 

inspired, they ought to be put with transferred to Illinois Presbytery. A ^^^^^ ^^^^ elected for the coming down the price with the present numthe 

mspired writings, and made part °^'^ ^^°^ ^^^- James McCune from y^^^. Superintendent, Mr. Joe Wood- ber. If a large number of the memof 

the Bible. If they are not inspir- •'^"^ ana Barnesvi le was a so r - gj^j^. assistant superintendent, Mr. bers of Synod assure us that the ac- 

., ti,o „„J>,+ „„f t„ t,v +>,., r.io^p ceived from the Presbytery ot N. iB. ^^j^^^ cavin; secretary, Willard Cope- tion of the Committee would be ratied, 

tney ought not to take the place nnd im S Rpnort -was. read nf the ^ > J, 

" i- anaiJN. b. Report was reaa 01 tne ^^^^^ ^^^ assistant secretary, Martha fied by Synod, if we should reduce 

"^ "^^^^ i^- 21st annual ^Convention of the Young M(.Mahon. The different classes then the size of the books, we would ad- 

Christ sang the Psalms. Did He People's Societies of Pittsburg Pres- ^^^^^ ^j^^;^ teachers. A few of our vise the omitting of about one-fourth 

not care for men's conversion! bytery held in the College Hill Church ^^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ reported to Synod. If 

If the chief aim of a song ser- on Oct. 7, 1914. ConneUsville Mission ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ y^^ ^^^ interested, you will please 

vice is to please men, why call the Station requested an organization ^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^ j^j^g^^^ ^^^ j^ ^^^ ^^.j^^ ^^ ^^^ Committee, or forever 

service the worship of God The which was granted, and a Commission ^^ enjoyable day for all present. after hold your peace We desire to 

very thing needed is for men to sub- -was appointed to attend to the same. q^^. ^^^ communion was held on complete our work as soon as posmit 

to God. God gave them "The The Mission now has a church build- ^^^ second Sabbath of October. Rev. sible.—John C. Slater, Chairman of 

Lord's my Shepherd" and "Out of the ing in the city of Connelsville free of q j^ j^^j,^ ga^.^^ ^s go^^^ earnest the Committee. 

depths to Thee I cried," to sing. Is debt. Mr. Anthony Khouri, a student preaching. At this time, eighteen 

this a hard thing Man's happiness of Theology in the second year, gave ^^j^gd ^îth us, nine by certificate and COULTERVILLE, ILL. 

will come with God's glory. as specimens of improvement a lee- ^j^g ^ profession of faith. On Mon- „ .p „ . ' -u ,., 

No gospel in the Psalms Yet the ture rom Isa. 53:10-12, and a Histori- ^^y ^f our communion, little Anita °"'" *^^^ communion was held on 

way of salvation was the same in Old cal Essay on the subject, "The Rise j^^^ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irl Mc- Sabbath, Oct. 25th. We had an ac- 

Testament times as in the New. "But and Attainments of the Seoond Re- Mahan received the ordinance of cession of two, with three baptisms, 

there is no Christ in the Psalms." Yet formation." The work of Mr. Khouri baptism. 

at the close of services on Saturday, 

Christ spoke of the things written in was heartily commended. In addition Qur pastor expects to be absent the one a boy 12 years of age, the other 

the Psalms concerning Him. Will to his -Seminary work Mr. Khouri has j^gt -week in October and the first a young woman, scarcely out of the 

men contradict Christ 

charge of the "Pittsburg Syrian Mis- .^^^-^ ^f November, assisting Rev. Mr, 'teen age, who is a wife and mother. 

Some persons do not like some of sion." Special attention of the con- Edgar of Stafford in special meetings. It was an impressive sight to witness 

the Psalms. Will they cut out other gregations in the Presbytery is called j^gy j_ r -^ Stevenson and Mr. A. the young mother and her baby boy 

parts of the Bible that they do not to the financialneeds of this Mission. Copeland attended the fall meeting of baptized on the same occasion, and 

like or understand Why not look Presbyery appointed Sabbath, Dec. presbytery at Eskridge brought joy to the heart of the young 

for an explanation of this as we do 20th, 1914, as "Pittsburg Syrian Mis- Mr. Tom Edgar, of Clardina, Iowa, faher as well as the pastor and peoof 

other difficulties in the book The gion Day," and "that $500 be the on bis way home from Eskridge, pie. A kind Providence brought Rev. 

Bible turns out to be right when ex- amount recommended to be raised for stopped here for a visit with relatives H. G. Foster, the genial pastor of the 

plained. 

the next six months." Attention was and old friends. This was his firstSparta congregation, to our town, on 

The Psalms are the gospel of the also directed to the deficit in the Cur- visit since leaving here about sixteen our fast day. He was on his way to 

inward thoughts of Christ. His nights rent Account of Presbytery. Thanks- years ago. 

the village of Swanwick, to witness 

of prayer and the days of mediation giving is appointed as the day od 

the installation of his cousin. Rev. 

and teaching are written there. He -^vbich offerings for this fund are to REV. JOHN C. SLATER INVITES Kyle, as pastor of the U. P. Church 

quoted from the Psalms when at the ^^ taken. The "every member can- YOUR ATTENTION. of that place. But as their services 

climax of His life He said, "Father, vass" as recommended by Synod, was The Committee to whom the Synod were arranged for 2.30 p. m., we perinto 

thy hands I commend my spirit." urged, and as far as possible, the dis- committed the task of having the suaded Mr. Foster to cast his lot 

Let the word of Christ dwell in you tribution of the pamphlet soon to be Psalm Selections printed has been at with us pro-tem, and he explained 

richly. Study the Psalms. Let us jggugd by the Rev. W. M. Robb. Pres- work, although progress has not the psalm for us in the usual felicimaintain 

a kindly testimony for the bytery engaged in a season of praise been as rapid as some might desire, tou manner in which he is wont to 

Psalms. God's glory will bring bless- ^nd prayer for the peace of the world, A copy was made up and submitted to present the truth of God. Also Rev. 

tag to men. and on account of the present politi- the printers for bids. This has de- w. O. Ferguson, of Oakdale, preachga.1 

situation in our own country. A veloped the fact that the book of ed an appropriate sermon for us on 

IN MEMORIAM 

minute on the death of Dr. H. H. Selections will be so much more ex- Saturday morning and explained the 

Mrs W R Wallace M T> died George was read, and was ordered to pensive than the former one that the terms of communion, in both which 

^^lugust 12th at the familv residence be published in the church paper fn Committee hesitates to put it out m services he gave evidence of his dili- 

0 kTnd al pialSr'wo w^^^^ connection with the Clerk's report of the size that we reported to Synod. So gence to present himself approved 

before immediate cause of death, the meeting of the Presbytery. A far as we are ab e to see at the pres- unto God, handling aright the word 

lfZ\:rteSL^T- Ss, ûie, a Tnaif aimmeaiaie S sister s r ^ ana n caube T a ^ large k ui ' Suc ui S e" St^îi:"* ife'ir^na^ tL^" cthanks generous T u"gsô^"congre- Z iwas mhospitality. ^ tendered ^^relt furnish carry Synod ent time, out on the the it our book will plan recommendation for be less adopted impossible than by twelve and the to Mrs. Kirkpatrick, of daughter. Truth. Ferguson, Miss He Elder May, was Miss John accompanied and Alia Elder Boyd Belle Rob- and by

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. vd. 61. 

ert Luney, all of Oakdale, which gregation and commtmlty. They are preaching was very much appreciated. 

One thing specially ought to be there to help celebrate Mrs. Shusta 

looks. Mrs. FaiiL tuought she was 

gives pleasing evidence of the eswide-awakteem in which Rev. Ferguson is held was especially impressed with the re 

said for this congregation. It has and Mrs. parks' anuiversaiy; aua 

and energetic workers. I 

by the members of his new charge. ligious work Mr. Thompson carries ou not one tobacco user in its membership. 

If there is another congrega 

help celebrate Mrs. Faris' and ilrs. 

Mrs. Parks thought she was there to 

We have reason for Thanksgiving in the prison. Every Sabbath afternoon 

at-t o'clock he preaches to the tion in the denomination that can saj Shusta's anniversary, and .Mrs. Shus 

in the fact that Miss Frances Cathcart 

and Mrs. M. A. Campbell, who prisoners. This be does without this, I would like to know it. I hope ta thought she was there to celebrate 

have passed through severe sickness, financial remuneration. He acts as there may be several. There have Mrs. Parks' and Mrs. Paris'. It so 

have both so far recovered as to be their pastor also. His work is not been some sacrifices made to reach happened that the ICth wasn't the 

able to attend our communion, and without manifest results. Some have the result, but such sacrifices bring anniversary of any one of the trio, 

Mrs. Nancy Elder, who recently celebrated 

her eighty-fourth birthday, been sown on stony ground no doubt, new congregation very much needs a in the future. But they surely had a 

been led into the light. The seed has great joy when cheerfully made. This one having passed by and two were 

was able to attend all the days of but it may find here and there a life House of Worship of its own and this very enjoyable time, eating, drinking 

the communion service, traveling all prepared by the Spirit for the rewilception of the Word. I had the pri 

war has brought some discourage 

was presented a solid silver souvenir 

be the next move. This awful and making merry; each of the trio 

the distance afoot, although her home 

is almost a mile from the church. vilege of preaching to the prisoners ment but we trust that the Lord will spoon as a remmder of the occasion. 

The home of Deacon Joseph Eaton the Sabbath I was in Mercer. The ex open the way at every new stage. Rev. Jlr. Greer and family enjoyeu 

bas been brightened by the arrival of perience was not different from that There is room for a congregation of a couple of weeks' vacation at the 

a little daughter. 

of addressing sinners elsewhere. It the Covenanter faith here in the big sea shore, the last of September. On 

Miss Alice Sturdevant has gone to 

city of Winnipeg. Together we all 

Berlin, 111., for an extended visit 

with friends and to take a much 

needed rest. 

Mrs. Eva Woods and daughter, Wilma, 

who have been spending the 

summer in Dewer, are expected home 

soon. 

The annual Sabbath School Convention 

of Coulterville was held in 

our church October 9th. The county 

convention was held in Chester, October 

29th and 30th. We did not appoint 

delegates to this convention for 

the reason that at the annual convention 

of the Association held in the 

U. P. Church here, last fall, a resolution 

was made recommending, 

"That in the praise service, in our 

annual Sabbath School Convention, 

we confine ourselves to the Book of 

Psalms exclusively, to be used without 

the accompaniment of instrumental 

music." This resolution waa 

referred to the committee on resolutions, 

who in its report made mention 

of the resolution, but recommended 

that it be not adopted, and 

is only fair to the convicts to add 

that not one of them slept or even 

nodded during the thirty minute discourse. 

Perhaps they did not possess 

consciences void of offense, like some 

regular churih attendants. Brother 

Thompson will not go stale as long 

as he continues this kind of work. 

We will long remember our pleasant 

reception in Mercer. 

R. HARGRAVE. 

tbat the matter of praise be left 

with congregations in whose house elected, and the election in both 

of worship the conventionn is held, cases was made unanimous. The 

and it was so ordered. 

names of those chosen for elders are: 

The Young People have changed S. R. McKelvey, Thomas Dickey, S. 

the time of meeting from G.30 p. m. Clydesdale, R. McWilliams. The deacons 

are: S. Boone, A. Boone, G. Bar 

to 6 p. m. every Sabbath evening. 

ber, W. Hemphill. These all were 

A VISIT TO MERCER, PA. found willing to accept the offices to 

•We had the pleasure of assisting which they were chosen. 

W. T. K. Thompson, of Mercer, Pa., The congregation was organized 

at communion, October llth. It was with twenty-one members. Most were 

our first visit in that place. Mercer received by certificate. The ordination 

and installation took place on 

is one of the choice residence cities. 

Dike Zion of old, "beautiful for situation." 

Better yet, it is not cursed of Mr. R. McWilliams, Beverly 

Friday evening, the 23rd, at the home 

by the saloon. True, there is a ommodious 

prison there, with its apart 

by Thomas Patton, who also address 

street. The ordination sermon was 

ments well occupied. But if you mention 

that circumstance, there is not dressed the congregation. 

ed the officers. Elder Alexander ad 

a Mercerite who does not hasten to 

explain that these undesirables come 

from neighboring cities, which harbor 

the saloon. They are very proud 

of their Court House, and well they 

may be. In design, quality and 

beauty, it is hard to surpass. The 

congregation has a church home 

well-nigh ideal. Our people are held 

in good repute in the community, 

which is as it ought to be and always 

will be when loyal to the Master 

and ready for every good work. 

Brother Thompson and wife are 

held in high esteem both in the con- 

thank God and take courage.—Thomas 

Patton, 599 Agnes street, Winnipeg. 

Santa Monica, is home again. Woodrow 

SANTA ANA, CAL. 

Stewart and Clarence Clelland 

The Ladies' Missionary Society of are building a church at Laguna 

Santa Ana met at the home of Mrs. Beach, for the Presbyterians of that 

T. L. Faris, in Orange, September 9. place. We held our fall communion 

At this meeting they transferred $13 October 18th. Rev. Dr. A. 1. Jlobb assisted 

at our communion. from their treasury to the treasurer 

There was 

of the congregation, to help pay for an accession of seven; two young 

WIXNIPEG, MAN. 

improvements made around the men by profession, and fiveperson- 

A number of people in the church church. 

by letter. It is not necessary to comment 

know that last spring the Winnipeg On Sept. 16 the L. M. S. sent out 

on the sermons, as all who 

Mission sent up a petition to the Panoticcific there would be a meeting at have heard Dr. A. I. Robb will know 

Coast Presbytery to be organiz 

Birch Park; object, a birthday sur 

that we were fed on the best. He 

ed into a congregation. This petition 

prise. Every member received the closed our communion season with a 

was granted and a commission same kind of a notice, but the sur 

talk on the "Land of Sinam," which 

appointed to attend to this work. The prised ones didn't know it was to be is China, Isa. 49:12. There was a 

commission met last Thursday, at 8 not only a triple surprise, but a large audience to hear him, but we . 

o'clock p. m., at the home ot Mr. double one. When Rev. Mr. Greer wish ten thousand times as many 

Thomas Dickey, Agnes street, Winnipeg. 

arose and announced that there were could have heard him; for I don't 

The members of the commission three ot the ladies present having 

were: Rev. J. G. Reed, of Regina their birthday anniversaries celebrated, 

think any Christian could help but 

be stirred up to do more for the 

congregation, and Elder A. Alexander, 

and the writer, who is stated supply 

in Winnipeg. 

Four elders and four deacons were 

you could see some surprised cause of Christ in 

China. 

The organization was followed by 

communion on Sabbath. 

The organization was entered into 

very heartily by the members. There 

was a fine spirit shown throughout. 

There was manifestation of the 

Lord's favor and presence at every 

step of effecting the organization and 

in the communion that followed. 

These people determined from the 

first to push for a congregation, and 

they rejoice now in seeing their efforts 

succeed. 

This communion bas been a season 

of great blessing. Rev. Reed's 

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Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson IX. November 29, 1914 

CHRIST CRUCIFIED. 


Golden Text.—Surely he hath born our griefs 

and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him 

stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.—Isaiah 

53:4. 

Lesson Text.—Mark 15:22-39 (Luke 23:39-43). 

Times.—A. D. 30. Place.—Jerusalem. 


Exposition.—There is more written and spoken 

about the crucifixion of Christ than about any 

other part of the Bible. This passage contains 

so many important things that it will not be 

possible to do more than suggest what might 

be brought out along the different lines. 

Christ refused the wine mingled with myrrh 

because that was a preparation to deaden the 

senses so that the pain would not be so great. 

It also deadened the feelings so that the sense 

of shame was not so great. Christ would not 

take it because he must suffer both the shame 

and the pain to the full. 

We wonder at the brutality of the soldiers 

who gambled for the clothes of the Saviorâs he 

hung stripped and naked on the cross above 

them. We call it thoughtlessness today when 

the same thing is done, but in God's sight the 

careless crucifixion of Christ today is just as 

brutal as it was two thousand years ago. We 

quarrel and scheme over the advantages that 

come through Christ and from the church, while 

: the crucifixion of the Savior goes on without advantage 

to those who die. 

All the way through you can see the mockery 

and the scorn of the Jews who worked so hard 

to bring him in this place. They felt that it 

was a victory for them that they should bring 

this man down so low when he had made such 

high claims. It is the taunt of a victorious 

enemy'over one who has fallen at his hands. 

He saved others, but could not save himself, for 

that would have meant disobedience to God's 

will. He learned obedience by the things that 

he suffered so that he became obedient to death 

when he knew that it was the Father's will. 

He could not save himself because to do so 

would disprove his divinity. It would have madfl 

him weak and untrue to himself which things 

could not be said of God. 

He could not save himself because that would 

mean the victory of Satan with all the loss to 

God and men that would follow. 

But even though it was thrown at him as a 

weakness that he could not save himself, even 

the Chief Priests could not but acknowledge that 

he saved others. And if they had only known 

it, "Christ showed the highest sort of greatness in 

accepting defeat that he might save others. 

In the thirty-third verse we are told of tbe 

darkness that came over the whole land for 

three hours while Christ hung on the cross. 

Many have wondered why this darkness came. 

Perhaps it was to hide this mo t terrible of all 

deeds that have ever been perpetrated in the 

world. Like a father shielding his little child 

from some horrible sight, so the heavenly Father 

cast his shadow over this terrible sight to shield 

his people from the horror of it. 

Perhaps the darkness was to hide the shame 

of Christ suffering for sin. Think of the things 

in your life that, you are ashamed of and then 

if all the shameful things in all the lives of 

God's people were brought together, you would 

have the shame of Christ before God. It is 

caUed the shameful death of the cross. 

the darkness came perhaps to hide the 

Father's dealing with his son for his guilt. As 

a parent takes a child into an inner room when 

he has sinned, so the Father by this darkness, 

shut out the curious gaze of the world when he 

dealt with his son for the sin he had taken 

for us. . 

• heaven his irigness the darkness. Christ. perhaps, more sufEering darkened Perhaps What the own Sun fearful darkness met upon to does It of more m. at look the showed Righteousness in that the He condition darkness and the upon devils terrible was wicked darkness alone. sin made how and of came sight. signified signifies even deed. leaves lonely. signify the sin when in to shutting for Heaven's world wrath the make God's we Things us. It person are frown world signifies without Christs of unwill- 

alone brow seem God ot 

in of 

This darkness signifies to us all nature m 

mourning at the death of its Creator and Lord. 

'The rending of the temple veil from top to 

bottom means that the holy of holies is opened 

up for all now through the death of Christ Christ 

IS the Way now. We have direct approach to 

God through him. The old veil of ceremonies 

and types has been removed. 

As the bodies of the beasts that were sacrificed 

for sin were burned without the camp, so Jesus 

our Sacrifice, was taken without the camp, or 

out of the city to suffer.-See Hebrews 13:11-12-13. 

Christ suffering without the camp, showed that 

he was considered worthless and unclean by 

men whom he came to save. 

Christ suffering without the camp shows the 

depth to which men had fallen in immorality 

that they should chose a murderer to be 

turned loose among them and cast the Son of 

God out of the city to die. 

Now let us look at the whole story of the 

crucifixion of Christ and see some of the things 

that it signifies to us. It is a wonderful story 

and it is the theme of the whole Bible. Christ 

and him crucified was the subject of all Paul's 

preaching. 

The crucifixion signifies then, that the human 

race had sunk to an infinite depth to be able to 

look on the crucifixion of the Son of God, the 

Redeemer, without raising a hand to stop it. 

It signifies that the natural disposition of man 

is to be cruel. Little children have to be taught 

not to kill and torture defenceless creatures. 

That disposition develops if unchecked. 

It signifies that God and Satan, good and evil, 

are the two extremes of all things that we know. 

It signifies that sin is infinitely heinous. The 

greatness of sin can be measured only by the 

price paid for its atonement. 

The crucifixion signifies that the highest service 

is the service of sacrifice. The last thing 

that a person is willing to give is himself. Whe a 

you have reached the point where you can give 

yourself, then you have reached the top. Greater 

love hath no man, than this that a man lay down 

his life for his friend. 

The crucifixion signifies that the way of the 

cross is the only way to God. If there had 

been any other way, the Father would have certainly 

taken it, for he suffered with Christ, 

when he died on the cross. If there had been 

any other way, Christ would certainly have taken 

it, for the price he paid was far beyond our 

power to conceive. It is the only way, for men 

have been trying to reach God by other ways 

than by the way of the cross and they have always 

failed. If any man will come after me, 

let him take up his cross and follow me. That 

is the way that he has opened for us and there 

is no other way provided. 

I have read advertisements about the "easy 

road to success" and "easy street" in business 

and such as that, but Christ never advertises 

the straight and narrow road of the Christian 

walk as "easy road" or "easy street." It is 

always the LESSON way of FOR the THE cross CHILDREN. and the greater the 

Lesson sacrifice 'IX. the November more sure 29, you 1914. can be that you" are 

on the road 

By 

that 

Anna 

Christ 

Pritchard 

walked 

George. 

and the way 

that will lead you to God. 

CHRIST CRUCIFIED. 

What road are you on Have you found the 

Mark way 15:21-41; of life to Luke be the 23:39-43. way of the cross That 

does All not think mean hard that and it tell is the me road what that was one the must saddest 

walk day with you doleful ever knew. face Yes, and Frances. loud lamentation. 

"The day 

mother Christ said died." to the That people was about certainly him as hard. he walked 

the way is with of tbe Jesus cross, now Weep and so not happy. for me. Today You 

But 

mother 

we will will find talk that about while the way saddest of the day cross this means whole 

world the way ever of knew. self-sacrifice that this way is the 

way In what of great city glory was at Jesus the when end and the the Jews way and to 

Pilate an inheritance tried him. in the Bud Father's "In Jerusalem." house. And 

what did they decide to do with Jesus, Mary 

"Crucify him." On the table pile up the sand tor 

the hills in and around Jerusalem. Lay these 

stones around Jerusalem for the large wall, leaving 

open spaces for the gates. Place these small 

boxes in the city forming rows of bouses. All 

these sticks are the people. Here is the Palace. 

It is between eight and nine o'clock in the 

morning. Here come a crowd from this building. 

First come the soldiers, then three men, each 

bearing a cross. One of the three is so weary 

he can scarcely crawl along. Who is he, George 

"Jesus." Jesus has been abused so much and 

has been without food and sleep for so long that 

he totters along barely able to drag his' feet. 

Then here come the scribes and Pharisees and 

the chief priests themselves, even the high priest 

Following close is the noisy cruel crowd, yelling 

and making fun of Jesus all the way. Here are 

folks who look sad and women who are weeping. 

Who are they. Buster "Jesus' friends" 

They caUnot help Jesus but want to be with him 

if they can. 

As they come to this wall at the northern side 

of Jerusalem, Jesus staggers and falls. Here is 

a man passing by named Simon. He is a stranger 

from Cyrene, and the men make him carry 

Jesus' cross. Wouldn't you want to help Jesus, 

James, when He was so weary "I'd have asked 

to carry the cross." But Simon had to be made 

carry it. "Him, they compelled to bear his 

cross." He is like folks who growl about doing 

what Jesus wants. They obey because they must 

—not because they wish to. 

The crowd are outside the city now. Jesus 

hears the women crying. Would you expect Jesus 

to be thinking of others now, John, when he is 

on his way to be crucified But Jesus does not 

thing of himself. "Daughters of Jerusalem," Jesus 

says, "weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, 

and for your children." The Jews are 

bringing terrible times on themselves by their 

cruelty to Jesus. 

Now the soldiers bring Jesus and the two other 

men, who are robbers, to Calvary, this hill 

north of Jerusalem. Here they nail Jesus to the 

cross and crucify the two robbers, one on each 

side of Jesus. They offered Jesus something to 

drink which would deaden the pain, but He 

would not take it. It was wine mingled with gall. 

Stand these three cardboard crosses in the sand. 

Pilate places a sign over Jesus' cross which says 

"Jesus of Nazareth, the King ot the Jews." The 

chief priests do not like this and want Pilate to 

change it, but he says, "What I have written I 

have written." 

Down here at the foot of Jesus' cross are a 

group of soldiers. They are dividing Jesus' 

clothing among them. His cloak is too fine to cut 

so they cast lots for it. A little beyond the soldiers 

are Jesus' friends. Who are there, Grace 

"His mother." Yes, and John, the beloved disciple, 

and Mary, the wife of Cleopas, and Mary 

Magdalene. And all these other sticks stretching 

away out over the country toward Jerusalem 

are the people who have followed. 

Jesus looks at those who have crucified Him, 

then calls to His Father in Heaven, "Father, forgive 

them, for tbey know not what they do." The 

soldiers and the people passing by mock Jesus. 

Even the chief priests and scribes and elders. 

One of the robbers jeers at him, "Art not thou 

the Christ Save thyself and us." You would 

have thought the robber would be afraid to talk 

that way when he is almost dead. The other 

robber is sorry for his sins. He wishes he had 

been a good man, and he believes in Jesus. Turning 

to the firstrobber this one rebukes him, and 

to Jesus he says, "Jesus, remember me when 

thou comest into thy kingdom." Jesus sees the 

man is in earnest and loves bim. "Verily I say 

unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in Paradise." 

Still Jesus' thoughts are all for othefs. 

How about his mother, Ruth She will need some 

one to care for her after Jesus has gone. Jesus 

calls down to her, as she stands beside .Tohn, 

"Woman, behold thy son!" Then to John, "Behold 

thy mother!" So from now on John takes 

care of Jesus' mother. 

parched into And the It land, hours. "My speaks Montclair, Suddenly is a him ninth boys." thy for little God, almost a of vinegar Jesus whom hands dense mouth. hour my while, his And a over N. God, terrible is does pain. I Jesus darkness, on for commend J. silent with "It now. why a he everyone "I is cries sponge darkness another die, finished," during bast thirst." For and mv out Gladys tbe thou and who soirit." it loud all with covers firsttime They lasts moisten forsaken this will crv. "For a Jesus says. loud the time. love reach "Father. 

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FOR NOV. 29. 


Missionary Heroes and Heroines. 2 

Cor. 4:1-18. (Missionary meeting.) 

Psalms: ^98:1-3, 7, No. 262; 22: 

23-27, No. 50; 2:3-6, No. 3; 91:3-7, No. 

You remember how Stanley found 

David Livingstone at Ujiji and tried 

247; 65:1-3, No. 171. 

to persuade him to return to England. 

Parallels:—Judges 4:4-9, 14; 5:18; 

He was "a mere ruckle of bones." On 

1 Sam. 14:1-14; 1 Chron. 11:13; 2 

one side was England, children, honor, 

and wealth. On the other, hard 

Sam. 23:14-17; Acts 14:1-7; Acts 

14:19-21; Isaiah 8:11-12; 2 Sam. 

ship, disease, fever and probably 

10:12; 1 Chron. 19:13; Josh. 1:5-7. 

death, but the brave old warrior turned 

his face again steadfastly toward 

We all glory in our heroes. Every 

country has its roster of brave, fearless 

men whom we delight to honor. 

They were men who thought not 

their life dear unto themselves but 

for the sake of country or conscience 

endured and suffered, even unto 

death. Such was Renwick and Cameron, 

whose names every Covenanter 

reveres, Savonarola and John Knox, 

William of Orange and Abraham Lin 

this year is done, I may finish my 

work. In Jesus' name I ask it. 

Amen." 

coln. Some died on the scaffold, 

There were thousands more. Brainard 

Jackson who died a few years 

some on the battlefield, but they died 

with honor tmsuUied, faithful unto 

ago in Manchuria, John G. Paton. 

death. 

The story of such brave men ought 

Among these "mighty men" are the 

to make a splendidly, interesting 

names of many missionaries. Many of 

meeting. 

them lived "beautiful lives in lonely 

places " There was no blare of trumpets 

to herald their victories because 

the scene of their conquests lay not Prayer Meeting Topic 

on bloody battlefields, strewn with the 

dead, but on some obscure island or 

in the waste places of the earth 

where they went to heal and help 

and not to slay. They wrote their 

names, not in burning cities and devastated 

fields,but in the eyes that 

were opened, the hearts that were 

changed and the souls that were saved. 

One of such heroes was James 

Chalmers. God sent him to New 

Gtiinea when none of the interior had 

been discovered, when all the people 

were savages and most of them cannibals. 

During the first days that 

•Chalmers and his wife lived on the 

island they lodged in the home of a 

cannibal chief, the principal ornaments 

of whose house were human 

skulls suspended from the ceiling, and 

when they went to bed, with the 

chief and his men in the same room 

only a few feet away, they looked 

out upon the moonlight through a 

screen of these same human skulls. 

His wife was just as brave as he 

was and when he suggested that they 

avail themselves of a returning boat 

and depart, she replied, "We have 

come to preach the Gospel and to 

do these people good. God whom we 

serve will take care of us. We will 

stay. If we die, we die; if we live, 

we live.'' Through dangers, by land 

and sea, passing through narrow escapes 

from spears and clubs, laid 

low with fever, they journeyed on 

until Chalmers was finallyclubbed to 

death, yet he died as he longed to 

die, in active service for Christ. As 

he left for his last work on the Fly 

River, he said almost prophetically, 

"This Fly River work I look upon 

as my last and perhaps greatest 

work for Christ, and being always 

with Him, I fear not. God knows 

there may be many Gethsemanes and 

it may be Calvaries; but all for Christ 

and it is well." As he stepped from 

his canoe one day, he was clubbed to 

death, but he died one of England's 

greatest men. A hero and a heroine 

these two surely were. 

his unfinished task in the interior. A 

supreme decision of one of the bravest 

men God ever made. He dedicated 

his life anew. "My Jesus, my King, 

my life, my all. I again dedicate my 

whole self to thee. Accept me and 

grant, O Gracious Father, that ere 

FOE DECEMBBE 2. 

By Eev. J. M. Johnston. 


Evangelistic Work.—Mark 6:54- 

56. 

1. Personal Eecognition of Christ. have the opportunity to bring a 

2. Personal Eesponsibility for the blessing to their friends. What would 

Unsaved. 

b3 the effect, do you suppose, if we 

3. Personal Contact with the Saviourbath 

as Christians would start out Sab 

morning along our street as fast 

Passages: Mark 1:17. Luke 5 :10. as we could go, say we would run, 

Acts 2:6. John 1:41, 42. Mark 16: and tell our friends and neighbors 

15-16. Acts 8:29. Jer. 1:17. Isa. 50: that Jesus is to be at the church for 

4. Acts 20:31. Matt. 10:32. Matt. 5: 

16. Eph. 6:15. Ezk. 3:16-19. James 

5:16. Mark 16:20. Matt. 10:16. 

Luke 14:23. Psalms 121:1-4. 119:9- 

14. 126 :l-4. 

1. Personal Eecognition of 

Christ. We read in the 53rd and 

54th verses that "when they had 

passed over, and came into the land 

of Gennesaret and drew to the shore. 

And when they were wome out of the 

ship, straight way they knew him." 

How did they know him It is very 

evident that they had become acquainted 

with him not only by hearsay 

and report but that they had 

seen his mighty works which he had 

performed. So many miracles had 

our Lord wrought by this time, that 

he had become known as a universal 

Healer. A recognition of Christ on 

the part of those who were to be 

healed was absolutely necessary. If 

they would be cured of their afflictions 

they must come to Christ, and 

how could they come or be healed 

unless they knew who and what he 

was as a physician No more can 

a man be healed spiritually unless 

he confesses and recognizes Christ as 

the only hope and way of salvation. 

Men are not saved accidentally or incidentally. 

Men do not just happen 

to be saved. We must know and believe 

on the Lord Jesus Christ as our 

only hope. 

2. Personal Eesponsibility for 

the Unsaved. These people, as soon 

as they recognized Christ in their 

midst, thought of their friends who 

were sick and afflicted, no doubt, 

many of them, with incurable diseases. 

They felt the responsibility 

resting upon them to bring their 

helpless friends to the great Healer. 

We read, "They ran through that 

whole region round about, with all 

possible haste, and began to carry 

about in beds those that were sick." 

Those who could not possibly go 

themselves, they brought. They did 

not wait for nice sunny days, or 

more convenient season. They did 

not go to their tasks in a careless 

and indifferent manner. We are told 

that they ran. We take this to mean 

that they put forth every effort. 

They did not know how long Jesus 

would be in their community. They 

did not know how long they would 

the purpose of healing sin-sick souls. 

What effect would it have Would 

people think we were in our right 

minds Do we realize our responsibility 

for the unsaved about us 

What are we doing for them" 

3. Personal Contact With Christ. 

We also read "that they brought 

their sick and laid them in the 

street," right in the way that Jesus 

was to pass and then they begged 

"that they might touch, as it were, 

the border of His garment." And 

then it is said, "that as many as 

touched Him were made whole." 

There must be personal contact with 

Christ. If there is to be any virtue 

of His redeeming love experienced 

in the heart. Christ must come in 

touch with men. It seems that Christ 

could not save us and remain in 

heaven. He must come to earth and 

by his incarnation come into personal 

touch with fallen men. If it were 

necessary for Christ to come into 

personal touch with men to save so 

must we as His disciples come into 

personal touch with men to lead 

them to the Saviour. Christ says 

ye are the light of the world." "Ye 

are the salt of the earth." But what 

good is the light if it can not be 

seen And the salt unless it comes 

in contact with that whieh is to be 

preserved It must come in contact 

with the thing to be cured. Dr. 

Strong says there is plenty of salt 

in the world to do the work, but the 

trouble is "it is barrelled up in thej 

churches." We need more personal 

contact with the unsaved. 

A 

EEBELLION 

Food Demanded. 

The human body will stand a lot 

of abuse but sometime it will surely 

rebel and demand proper food in 

place of the pasty, starchy, greasy 

stuffs on whieh it has been made 

sick. 

Then is the time to try Grape- 

Nuts, the most scientific and perfect 

food in the world. 

A lady of Washington says: 

"Three years ago I was very ill with 

catarrh of the stomach and was given 

up to die by one doctor. I laid 

in bed four months and my stomach 

was so weak that I could not keep 

down medicine or hardly any kind 

of food and was so weak and emaciated 

after four months of this starvation 

that my daughter could easily 

lift me from bed and put me in my 

chair. 

"But weak as my stomach was, it 

accepted, relished and digested 

Grape-Nuts without any difficulty 

the first time that wonderful food 

was tried. 

"I am now strong and in better 

health than for a great many years 

and am gradually growing still 

stronger. I rely on Grape-Nuts for 

much of the nourishment that I get. 

The results have certainly been wonderful 

in my case and prove that no 

stomach is so weak it will not digest 

Grape-Nuts. 

"My baby got fat from feeding on 

Grape-Nuts. I was afraid I would 

have to stop giving the food to him, 

but I guess it is a healthy fat for 

his health is just perfect." Name given 

hy Postum Co., Battle Creek, 

Mich. 

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Sabbath November 1. 

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editorial columns Oct. 28. 

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EXTRACTS FROM MISSIONARY 

LETTERS. 

Rev. Samuel Edgar writes from 

Rev. J. S. Stewart, D.D., writes 

Kessab, September 28; 

from Latakia, October 7: 

"Your letters received much behind 

"I am glad to be able to inform 

time. All our mail has been delayed 

you that we received the eauivaient and we feel that there are still home 

of $1,000 

Standard Oil Co., of Alexandretta. 1 

met him on the Italian S. S. last Saturday 

(Oct. 3). He could have given 

us more only that he lacked orders 

from New York, N. Y. ^V'e may be 

things. Day schools only are to be 

able to get cash for the drafts you 

opened this week. The others impossible, 

owing to lack of money to 

sent us. * * * We still cannot 

open boarding school, but are to open 

stock up with provisions. 

the day schools tomorrow. There is 

"We note the death of your worthy 

universal fear and perhaps one-half 

predecessor in . oflBce, and for his 

the population of Latakia have fled." 

home-going we are thankful. May 

October 8: "Last night I received a our Lord give us his zeal. We are 

telegram from the Consul-General ai 

disappointed in Dr. Balph's delay but 

Beirut, telling us that the U. S. S. 

can place this with 'Thy will be 

North Carolina would call this morning 

at sunrise and depart at 8.30 a. m. Latakia, Oct. 1st: "Since writing 

done' on the altar." 

It came on time, and we went out to had letter from British Consul, saying 

that all British subjects around 

make our calt, in company with Mr. 

Vitalie, the British Vice-Consul. BeLebanofore we reached the ship, the ladder turn. Money and Supplies to be tight 

had been advised to re 

was drawn up and we were told that er and perhaps it is best to return to 

they were in so great haste that they England. We made a night trip all 

had not taken pratique, and could well, and all here. French postoffice 

closed." 

not receive us. A little later Captain 

Oman approached the rail and shouted 

to us through his megaphone. * Rev. Walter McCarroll writes from 

* * He assured us that all was well, Larnaca, October 2nd: 

and that the fears of the people were "Just a few lines to let you know 

groundless. Notwithstanding all this, that we are all right, and that there 

the fact remains that the people are 

in great fear. Most of the well-to-do 

families of the Christians have gone 

or are going to Cyprus, and on the 

other hand, the Moslems are going 

out to Sah-yone and other villages. 

The funds of this place and Jeb-leh 

and Ba-ni-as, and the records, and 

the families and goods of the govern 

ment employees have all been sent 

out to Sah-yone. They certainly expect 

war, and it is said have orders 

to destroy the town before leaving it. 

Many people want to be allowed to 

store their valuables with us for safekeeping. 

We are satisfied that Turkey 

is not going to war with England, 

although most of the telegraoh- 


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To get right to the point: Simple means 

are best; direct methods most effective. 

Therefore—if your child's ankles "turn 

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Ho^v to Darken it Successfully 

from England, Marseilles, Smyrna, 

The English and French people in 

Mersine and Beirut. School opened 

A book has been published entitled "Perfect 

Syria have been ordered out and Dr. 

Wednesday, the 30th, with the largest 

enrolment we have had on the 

may be gradually darkened to a natural shade. 

Hair," which explains how white or gray hair 

Martin and family of Antioch have 

come to Cyprus, and at present are 

first day, and the prospects are good 

No quick action dyeing or other such makeshifts 

that are visible to all, but an eminently 

at school. Dr. M. had a room in the 

for the largest attendance this year 

school while his family are housed in 

of any year so far. 

satisfactory, reliable, safe method, easily applied 

at home. You gradually appear younger 

some rooms in the garden, and aU 

The financial situation has eased 

take their meals in the school. They 

up somewhat, the Government of 

and more attractive; can maintain dark hair 

are as comfortable as could be expected 

under the circumstances. 

Cyprus having issued pajier money in 

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1261 B, New York City. No matter what 

Mrs. McCarroll and Louise returned 

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all here once more without fears or 

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lowed me to draw on it in the meantime 

for a small amount. In the mean- 

falling out of hair. 

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know." 

advised him that instructions to pay

November 11, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER 11 


A Home Cure Given by One Who Had it 

In the spring of 1693 I was attacked, by 

Muscular and inflammatory Rheumatism. 

I suffered as only those who have it know 

[or over three years. I tried remedy after 

remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such 

relief as I received was only temporary. 

Finally,! found a remedy that cured me 

completely, and it has never returned. I 

have given it to a number who were terribly 

afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism, 

and it effected a cure in every case. 

ll I want every sufferer from any form of 

rheumatic trouble to try this marvelous 

healing power. Don't send a cent; simply 

mail your name and address and 1 will sendit free 

to try. After you have usedit andit has proven 

itself to be that long-looked-for means of curing 

"Church or Lodge." Both of these addresses 

were not only helpful, but 

convincing. 

Before adjourning, the Convention 

elected ofiicers for the ensuing year 

as follows: President, Rev. A. A. Samson; 

vice-president, Rev. D. De Beer, 

Passaic, N. J.; secretary. Rev. D. C. 

Stanton, Brooklyn; treasurer,, Mr. 

Charles Lagville, Corona, Long Island. 

On Tuesday evening the Convention 

^r 

met in the Second Church, with the 

newly elected president in the chair. 

After devotional exercises. Rev. J. J. 

Hiemenga,. Passaic, N. J., gave an address 

on "Lodge Religion," and Sec- 

m 

retary Stoddard on "Christian Light Elliott have 

O A L U M 

returned from a visit regret to all. She has been in the 

and Lodge Darkness." Both addresses with his parents at Morning Sun, hospital undergoing treatment. The 

were good. Indeed, all the addresses Iowa, and at Blanchard, Iowa. Mrs. other members of the Home were in 

of the convention were well thought E. M. Gilchrist entertained the Mis-theiout and stimulating. 

sionary Society for the October meet- These annual days are looked for 

usual health. 

Fflur Rheumatism, WALTON, you may N. send Y. the price of it, Resolutions which voiced the senti- ing. The November meeting will be in happy anticipation, they are remembered 

lovingly not only by the mem 

Our !ie dollar, fall but, communion understand, I was do not observed want your ments of the convention were dis- with Mrs. Hensleigh. Our communion 

October inoney unless llth, you the are perfectly pastor satisfied being to assisted 

Isn't by that Rev. fair P. Why P. suffer Boyd, any longer of Pittsburg, when posi 

thought of them was the individual Rev. J. G. McElhinny, of Sterling, Board of Managers, who have received 

send it. cussed and adopted. The main was the second Sabbath of October. bers of the Home but also by the 

Pa. tive Mr. relief Boyd's is thus offered preaching you free was Don't much delay. and the church should be free from was with us for two weeks previous, such substantial evidences of kindly 

appreciated. Write today. At the preparatory ser- the lodge and utter the testimony of preaching each evening. The audivlce 

Mark on H. Saturday, Jackson, No. Paul 587A Gurney Cobine,. Bldg., infant God against it. 

ences grew from evening to evening. 

interest in the Home. 

son of Mr. and. Sjracuse, Mrs. N. Fred V. Loher, and The whole convention was good and His sermons were both interesting AN EASY AND PROFITABLE OCCU 

Carleton Mr. Jackson James, is responsible. mfant son Above of statement Mr. and thorough-going in opposition to the and helpful and very much enjoyed. PATION FOR WOMEN. 

Mrs. true.—Pub. Robert Rutherford, were pre- system of lodge-darkness. The mat- The members living farthest away,. What can a woman do who has no 

sented by their parents for baptism, ter for regret is—the size of the audi- came in each evening. Grandfather special training—who has to make 

After the meeting on Monday, several ences which greeted the speakers— Tippen was able to attend the day-hebarrels ot apples, potatoes and canned less than half-a-hundred the firstev- time services, and often in the even-support—who wants to educate her 

own living—who has a child to 

fruit were packed under the super- ening; and one-third smaller the sec- ing. There was an addition of six children—who must contribute to the 

vision of the Ladies' Missionary So- ond evening than the first. An enter, to the membership, three being by support of parents or family—who 

ciety and sent to the Old People's tainment would have called out a full profession. Bev. Graham was in wants to help pay off a mortgage— 

^'""^- house with expressions—"A Live town part of the first week, going to buy a home—buy furniture or dress 

Rev. John M. Rutherford., a son of Church!!" F. M. POSTER. Sterling for Sabbath. Kansas Pres- better 

bytery met at Eskridge, October 13. These are questions that come to 

SUPERIOR, NEB. 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chesnut have 

Walton congregation, has been with 

us for several weeks, preparing for 

departure to his fieldof labor at Billings, 

Oklahoma. About a month ago 

he mysteriously disappeared, having 

important business to attend to in 

New York City. When he returned. 

I N 

R O Y A L B A K I N G P O W D E R 

Us constantly. 

This part of Nebraska is enjoying returned to Superior after spending All of us know such women—fine 

fine weather. Abundant rain has almost a year in California. Mr. and women, capable women, who ask only 

.^„/i„+i,„i, .ou . Mrs. Fulton Chesnut and daughter an opportunity. 

made the brown fields green. A new .„ . , , ...,.„ The woman you may have in mind 

Dons are home after visiting difcrop 

of garden stuff is in evidence, j^^^^t points in Kansas. Mrs. C. H. ier or more pleasant 

may be now working, but needing eas 

occupation—or 

he was accompanied by a young lady The fourth crop of alfalfa has been Childress is visiting a sister in Wisfriend 

from Belfast, Ireland,, who, it garnered, and the fifthgrowing fine, cousin. 

developed, was to become his life Mr. Walkinshaw and family,, of Blanpartner. 

The marriage ceremony took chard, Iowa, visited here with the DONATION DAY AT THE AGED 

place Oct. 7. A reception was held W. J. Elliot family and other friends. PEOPLE'S HOME 

by the congregation and friends in Rev Mr. Allen, in company with a ^n Tuesday afternoon "and evening, 

the cnurch parlors in honor of the brother of Mrs. Allen, Misses Winnie 

young couple on the afternoon of Oc- McElhinney and Ethel Tippen, Mr. October 20th, the doors of our Aged 

tober 21. A purse containing a sub- and Mrs. Knox McKee, and Ottmer People's Home stood hospitably open 

stantial sum of money was presented Elliott, autoed to Stafford,, Kansas, ^° ^®°"^^ ^" f"'''^'^^- ^^^ day proved 

to Rev. and Mrs. Rutherford in be- and attended the young people's Pres- ^° ^^ o^^^ of those perfect fall days 

halt of the congregation, as a tok- byterial. Rev. Mr. Allen is going on '''^^n summer seems sorry to think 

en of their friendship and best wishes, to Sterling to the conference. Four of °^ leaving us, and was an ideal day 

goods direct to the consumer. It does 

mg 

Mr. 

in 

Rutherford 

Scotland 

spent 

and visiting 

last year 

historic 

study- our 

Inez 

young 

Tippen 

people 

at 

are 

Sterling, 

teaching. 

Kansas and make new ones. The Home look- not sell these goods through stores, 

Miss ^^ '^^^^''^ ^° ênew old acquaintances 

places in the old land. 

Winnie McElhinny and Lula and ed most attractive with its large quan- but through its own representatives 

Ethel Tippen near Superior, Herbert cities of beautiful flowers and foliage in each city, town, village or community. 

Its reputation is of the highest, 

XEW YORK-NEW JERSEY ANTI- Gilchrist is at Geneva. Allen Gil- "^î^^ ^^d been given through the 

SECRET CONVENTION. Christ at Nelson, Neb. Many of our kindness of friends. At night the because its goods are of the best quality 

strictly, and because its dealings 

The convention met in Third New little ones are just beginning school bright lights across the lawn gave a 

York, October 26th, and in Second and of course it is of as muoh im- "^^rm welcome to all. During the af- are the fairest and most liberal. 

New York October 27th, one session portance to them as high school to ternoon and evening between 175 and The World's Star Knitting Company 

in each church. Secretary Rev. W. the older ones. 200 persons called at the Home, leav- is asking us to help it findrepresentatives 

in most of the towns to which 

B. Stoddard had, for a week, been en- The congregation had a picnic ing behind them gifts of money, fruit 

listing people in the work by holding some weeks ago at Chautauqua Park, ot all kinds, and many varieties of the our paper goes. The compensation 

meetings and preaching in surround- Many of the Beulah people and oth- most attractive eatables. About $270 makes it well worth while for any 

iig regions . 

ers were in attendance. It was giv- 'svas placed in the treasury. The need woman to take the position they offer. 

Two women began in their home 

After devotional exercise, the pas- en as a compliment to The Caskey of money is great just at present, for 

tor of the Third Church gave the ad- Brothers quartet and their mother, the treasury is low and even with the towns in California last year, and both 

drtlj of welcome; and a stirring re- who were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. greatest care the expenses are high. made over $3,000 their firstyear. One 

sponse was made by the president, Walter Hensleigh. They favored us One sad thing came in to mar the World's Star representative in Minnesota 

made $3,027 in eight months. 

Rev. James Parker, Ph.D., Jersey City, with a number of selections which day in the serious illness of Mrs. 

Then followed a strong address by were greatly enjoyed, and we bope Gnas, who was suffering from a se-Another makes over $4,000 every year. 

^Rev. D. DeBeer,. Passaic, N. J., on they will come again. 

vere case of pneumonia. But we are In many places women have made 

"Ho'ff Counteract Lodge Influence." Mr. Carithers, of Winchester, Kan., glad to report that she is now recov- themselves independent selling these 

After him. Secretary Stoddard awak- visited recently with his neice, Mrs. ering. The absence of one of the goods. 

«Md new interest in his address on F. E. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Misses Eckles from her place was a No previous training or selling ex 

%l 

more money. 

What suggestion can we offer 


of Bay City, Michigan, furnishes us 

the answer. This great company 

manufactures the Klean-Knit Underwear 

and Fibre Silk Hosiery for women, 

men and children. The company 

has been making knit goods for eighteen 

years, and is the largest concern 

in the world making and selling knit


perience of any kind is necessary. The write today to the World's Star Knitting 

Company, Department 509, Bay 

World's Star sales inspector gives all 

the Instructions needed for beginning City, Michigan. Full details and catalog 

of the lines will be sent you, with 

and assists the local representative all 

the time. 

out any obligation to yourself. 

It Is not necessary to travel. The 

representative can work right among Care and discrimination are exercised 


her friends in her home town—choose 

her own hours—in fact, manage her partment of the Christian Nation, and 

work to her own convenience. Of we must be first convinced that an 

course, the more time she gives it, the advertiser is worthy of confidence 

greater her profit will be. Each representative 

is protected in her own ter 



ritory. 


but ior a subscriber 

The lines include underwear and 

hosiery for men and women and children, 

so every household is good for gladly render any reasonable service 


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If you know of a woman who should this paper. Since 1911, investment 

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APPEOPEIATIONS BY SYNOD 

LEVANT MISSION, December, First Sabbath, $30,000.00 

CHINA MISSIOI", January, First Sabbath, $20,000.00 

ESTIMATE FOE THE YEAE 1914-1915 

LEVANT. 

Salaries Expense Rent Travel 

SYRIA $5,695.00 $7,729.00 $500.00 

ASIA MINOE 5,230.00 6,600.00 $1,250.00 1,500.00 

CYPEUS • 3,650.00 2,000.00 350.00 

Total 

$13,924.00 

14,580.00 

6,000.00 

$14,575.00 $16,329.00 $1,2.50.00 $2,350.00 

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Salaries Expense Building Travel 

TAK HING $8,735.00 (As approved by the SYNOD of $1^500.00 

DO SING 1,010.00 1912, for the Mission Field in 

LO TING 2,680.00 CHINA) 

$12,425.00 $4,000.00 $8,000.00 $1,500.00 

$34,504.00 

Total 

$10,235.00 

1,010.00 

2,680.00 

$13,925.00 

12,000.00 

$35,925.00 

DE. S. A. S. METHENY, Treasurer. 

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A EAMILY EAfm 

3 

EDIT ORIAL 


The Star Notes last week told of the golden 

wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel 

M. Orr, at Los Angeles, California. Mr. and 

Mrs. Orr until late years had their home in Allegheny, 

Pa., and are well known to many in 

Allegheny Church. 

"THE WOELD HAS GONE AFTEE HIM." 

Other people than Jesus have told men what 

to do and have told them well. Confucius said 

some good things. So did Buddha. Jesus excelled 

them in that he told men the shortest 

distance between two points. He knew the 

straight way. But the difference between the 

disciples of Jesus and the disciples of Buddha 

did not lie so much in the difference in the 

sayings as in the fact that Jesus put his sayings 

into life. The Missouri idea is, after all, 

cosmopolitan. Men need to be shown before 

they can get a new idea in any practical way. 

Most of us are ready enough to tell men what 

they ought to do, and especially what they 

ought not to do, but the crowd is waiting for 

catch the rhythm and march with him. That 

is what Jesus did, what he is doing. Hesitatingly, 

painfully, the world is going after him. 

THE BUSINESS MAN AS A PEEACHEE 

OF EIGHTEOUSNESS. 

There was a time within the memory of some 

of us when every trade, whether of a spool of 

thread or a suit of clothes, had about it the 

the ministry of the Covenanter Church. In clinging taint of immorality. It was the part 

their student days this home was open to them. 

The date, 1864, carries us ba,ck to soldier days. 

of the seller to appreciate the quality of the 

article beyond its worth and of the buyer to 

They are remembered for diligent labor in the depreciate. The former asked more than the 

market value and more than he expected to 

Sabbath School both in Pittsburgh and Allegheny, 

and the Messiah Mission so long con 

get, while the latter cut the figure below what 

he was willing to pay. Then the two of them 

ducted by them in East Allegheny, still survives 

spent fifty cents' worth of God's precious time 

in the morning Sabbath School of 

the 

trying to beat the fellow man out of a dime. 

Perhaps none of our forebears thought that the 

gentle exaggerations of excellences and defects 

was any breach of the moral code, or that 

the waste of time would be laid to their account. 

A man in New York was seized with 

the idea that if his goods had but one price 

both buyers and sellers would be gainers. But 

the customers did not see it that way, that is, 

not right away. What was the use of buying 

if you could not jew the clerk. Therefore 

they dropped off from six thousand to one. 

Then they began to come back and kept coming. 

The six thousand mark was passed and 

became twelve. Then some other merchants 

began to take notice. The salesmen could sell 

more goods and the customers could buy more, 

both could be courteous and part in good humor. 

It took only a little figuring to show 

the man who can "show them." Philip said, that this kind of goodness paid good dividends 

"show us the father." That was what Jesus at the desk. Therefore it was stereotyped, 

did. The main trouble with the Pharisee seemed 

which saved setting up the types again. _ One 

to be that when he had told men what to do finds the old method now only in a second 

he had no energy left to put his speech into 

life. His deeds came to the birth and could 

hand store. The moral of this paragraph is 

that even a department store can preach the 

not be brought forth. Jesus is the best commentary 

gospel of righteousness. 

on his teachings. We can understand There is a great saving of moral force when 

them by looking at him. Men say that his righteousness thus became automatic. If a 

plans are not workable now, but no one doubts man wanted to keep the faith by the older 

that he made them work. Those who would method he needed to make a study of every 

not listen to his words may have listened to 

his life. Men have been listening to his life 

ever since. One of the greatest difficulties with 

trade. If the seller received too much it might 

encourage him to further extortion; if the buyer 

paid too little it might lead him to penuriousness. 

mea is that their own lives make so much noise 

By the one-price method we have 

that they do not get still long enough to hear 

Jesug. 

But the most important thing about Jesus 

is that he made people want to do what he said. 

And he not only made them want, but he helped 

them to satisfy their want. "To as many as 

received him," and that means those who listened 

to him, "to them gave he power to become 

made a decided advance toward business righteousness. 

The man who sits in the office of the store 

sometimes has five salesmen to direct, sometimes 

he has fivethousand. The average would 

make a fair audience for most preachers. Then 

the store man does not have his audience with 

him only about thirty minutes twice, or once, 

.sons of God." Confucius and Lao-Tse and a week. He has it maybe ten hours a day 

Buddha, all the false prophets, could not give and fifty to sixty hours in the week. And 

men power. Jesus could tell people, he could each man and woman of them all is preaching 

show them, he could give them power to do. to the customer on the other side of the counter 

something of the religion which he gets 

That is what the crowd needs now. Conventions 

are called which announce that Christ is 

from the man in the back office. What is needed 

is to inspire the man in the office and then 

tiere, or he is there, but nothing, comes of it. 

What is needed is the man who will get out 

he will preach a sermon on righteousness to 

and beat time to his own words till others 

the whole neighborhood every day in the week. 

THE NEED OP IMAGINATION. 

If you were to ask ten men coming out of 

church, "Do men do wrong with full knowledge 

that it is wrong" nine of them would 

answer that he did. They define sin as something 

which you do when you know that you 

should not do it. As a matter of fact the nine 

men would not be altogether right, nor the 

tenth altogether wrong.. Lee in his book on 

"Crowds" says something like this: "If the 

men who were shouting for the crucifixion of 

Jesus had stopped to think quietly for ten minutes, 

part of them would have gone home. If 

they had thought hard for twenty minutes another 

section of the mob would have slipped 

away. If they had thought hard until the next 

day there would not have been mob enough to 

have harried Pilate to his fatal decision." 

What they lacked was imagination. They 

could see the present, but not the day after. 

There was one man with an imagination which 

saw the day after to-morrow. He saw all that 

others could see and then so far into the future 

that he forgot the awful pain in his hands and 

feet and turned to Jesus with the prayer, "Lord 

remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." 

Another man in the crowd had an imagiation 

that could see what was over the hill. 

That was John. 

Why is it that alcohol has such an affinity 

for crime That is because the. man can see 

too much. He wants to shut out tomorrow 

and tonight. Therefore drugs. 

There was once a man named Joseph Cannon. 

His post office address is Danville, Illinois. 

But he is only a memory now because he lacked 

imagination. His trade mark was a cigar uptilted. 

His speech was punctuated with profanity. 

But it suited the hour so well that he 

was a kind of nicotine hero insomuch that he 

was called Uncle Joe. Then something happened. 

Joseph Cannon, M. C, did not know 

exactly what it was, but tomorrow came along 

and found him unprepared. He is elected 

again from Danville this year, but in this tomorrow 

he can never be Uncle Joe. He has 

been retired with dishonor. 

A half century ago Mr. Eockefeller saw 

something in oil that other men did not see, 

at least as soon. He saw how oil could be cornered 

and he saw how he could get the railroads 

to help him do it. He had what one 

might call a decade imagination while his rivals 

had only an annual affair to get along with 

and therefore the Standard Oil Company. 

In this decade Mr." Eockefeller was a great 

success. He did what others would have liked 

to do and did it first. He used the business 

niethods of his time and showed what eould be 

done in oil. But his mistake lay in the fact 

tliat he did not have a half century imagination. 

That is the reason why he is nursing 

llis dyspepsia in his great house in Tarrytown, 

one of the loneliest men in America. He does 

not know what has happened to him. He did 

what the imagination of his time made possible, 

what men at that time approved. But the 

next day after day after tomorrow came, which

ilr. Eockefeller had not foreseeen. If Mr. 

Eockefeller had had a half century imagination 

he might have Sdiiie millions less of money 

and several millicin.s more of appreciation. 

Mr. Carnegie had a good imagination in 

steel, better than most men. But his range 

finder did not work beyond the horizon, therefore, 

although he should plan fifty libraries before 

supper in as many places the odor of his 

name does not attract. 

What these men need to do with some millions 

is to establisli an institution to cultivate 

imagination, a century imagination if possible. 

That would beat the Peace Palace and the 

Hague Conference. Only a primary course in 

this institution would have saved William Hohenzollern 

from a colossal crime and blunder. 

It seems as if there would not be much sin left 

or many sinners, if only they had an earned 

degree from an institution which could give its 

graduates a century outlook. Abraham was a 

post graduate in imagination. He saw the 

coming city. Isaiah had it. John glimpsed it 

at Patmos. But it may be worth suggesting 

that when the bureau of research in imagination 

is established Jesus should direct the work. 

All the really successful men have been his pupils. 

TRANSFORMATION OR REFORMATION 

By W. H. iMorse, M. D. 

The closing week of October was signalized by 

the biennial convention ot the Italian-American 

Alliance at Wilmington, Del. For four days representative 

Italians from all parts of the United 

States were in attendance, and the Governor of 

Delaware and United States Senator Salisbury 

honored the occasion with tbeir presence. Those 

who were in attendance, numbered about two 

hundred, and the discussions were largely relative 

to matters for the betterment of tbe Italians 

in this country. 

Italians were urged to become familiar with 

American institutions, and to affiliate with them.. 

Several accordant notes were sounded. Counsel 

was given that they should become interested in 

American politics, and should decide for themselves 

as to the best political party with which to 

be identified, and after such identification, to 

make an intelligent choice between candidates 

and not to vote for a man because his name was 

on the ticket wbich the discrimination of the 

voter desired to support. Some American politicians 

would have smiled at the advice to be a 

Republican at one time, and a Democrat, Prohibitionist, 

or Progressive at another! 

Tbe teaching tbat was made plain was that 

politics sbould not be cheapened by sale of votes, 

but that tbe Italians should do their part in civic 

government, and use all honorable means to influence 

otbers to think and do as they did. The 

subject of temperance brought out strong feeling 

for the movement, and advice to declare in 

its favor was emphatic. Socialism was not the 

bone of contention tbat might have been supposed, 

for it was shown that that which passes 

under tbe name In Italy is radically different 

from the American variety. Educational matters 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol «l 

were discussed in an intelligent and rational way, 

parents being advised to send their children to 

school, and not to remove them from school at 

the age of fourteen, but to give them all tbe advantages 

possible. Witb pardonable pride it was 

shown that boys and girls who had persevered in 

obtaining a higher education, bad become a 

credit to their race. Business principles came in 

for a share of discussion, and honesty, honor, 

and thoroughgoing conscientiousness were inculcated. 

"Stick on to your business," said one 

speaker, "and make it stick on to you!" Immigration, 

the tariff, taxes, and many other things 

were canvassed, but there seemed to be a disposition 

to avoid two topics that were predominant 

in tendency,—the European war and religious 

matters. This was, of course, because of a variety 

of opinions among the delegates, some of 

them Protestants, others Catholics. 

The questions, however, advanced themselves. 

The immigration debate started it. "What to do 

when the immigrant is regarded as an intruder, 

and made to feel instrusive" was the question. 

Where Everywhere; and, among other places, 

in going to the Catholic Church "Don't go at 

all!" was followed by "Go to the Protestant 

Church!" The characteristic Italian sentiment, 

bred for forty years, asserted itself. A protestive 

feeling against the interference of Rome was apparent, 

and a spark flashed dangerously near tbe 

powder magazine when it was suggested tbat the 

principles of the Protestant Reformation still obtain 

witb many Italians who, indifferent to Rome, 

are readily led to register their protests. Naturally 

the word "Reformation" suggested "Germany," 

and this was countered immediately by 

"England," and a manifestation of English-sympathizing 

attitude. The sympathy for England 

was indissolubly connected with friendship for 

America, and some of the delegates were in lavor 

of cabling the Italian minister of foreign affairs 

to stand for neutrality. "Germany" and 

"Reformation" were not in the moment's favor. 

If the meeting had been French instead of Italian, 

there would have been a hubbub at once. How it 

came to be suggested is not apparent, but "Transformation" 

took the place of "Reformation," and 

war politics fell into abeyance. Tbe idea was 

developed that Italians in America should be 

religious. If tbe Roman Catholic Church in this 

country is different from tbat of Italy, and will 

treat Italians as well as Irishmen, let it bave 

allegiance. If not, then let tbe Italians identify 

themselves with that faith wbich has enjoyed a 

"Transformation." 

The "Americanizing" proposition followed, quite 

naturally. It was pointed out that the Italians 

returning to the homeland from America are, or 

may be "transformers," and that the introduction 

of American ideas, American money, and among 

other things, the American Bible (that is, of 

course, the Protestant Bible in the vernacular) 

will be "transforming." "We are here to get the 

best we can," said one, "and we take home 

what we get!" 

Does it not follow tbat it is a matter of duty 

for .\merican people to do tbe very best that 

tbey can for the Italian immigrants These are 

they who come here to improve their condition-— 

perhaps, more especially, their financialcondition 

—and as they are always bent on "going back 

home," is it not our privilege and manifest duty 

to see to it that they do "transform" Italy Is 

it not becoming more and more apparent that 

God brings them here for us to Christianize and 

Americanize, for their own sake, and for tbat of 

Italy 

Hartford, Conu. 

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November IS, 1914. 


PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY 

tery, even though they are so situated est in matters pertaining to God's 

Among the Churches. 

YOU.XG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES. that they cannot meet oftener than kingdom and increased attendance at 

INAUGURATION OF THE EVERY The following are the recommendations 

of the Plan of Work Com 

once a month, or once a quarter. the weekly prayer meetings are some 

MB.MBER CANVASS. 

X. That our young people be enocouraged to send out reform litera 

in our members. The Young People's 

the evidences of the Spirit's working 

Systematic effort in conducting th; mittee adopted at tbe Convention of ture and literature on the principles Union is in a flourishing condition despite 

the fact that fourteen of its 

financial side of the Lord's work is the Young People's Societies of the ot our church. 

essential to success. Almost every Pittsburg Presbytery. 

W. J. COLEMAN, 

members are absent this winter, one 

denomination is facing inadequat 

L. ETHEL BOYD, 

being in Cyprus and two in our Indian 

Mission. The others are either 

I. Tbat the Prayer '.Meeting Committee, 

in addition to preparing and 

teaching or attending school. As a 

support of the various department c 

Committee 

of its work, and struggling with the 

publishing topic cards, divide their WINCHESTER, KANS. society they feel great spiritual beneflt 

has been received from the series 

problem of how to amplify its resources. 

Our own church is no ex 

Society into classes which shall come An Evangelistic campaign has been 

• to speak or pray every other week, the thought entertained in the minds of revival meetings recently held. 

ception to this in spite of the fact 

that ber record for liberality is almost 

without a parallel. It is an open tify each member the Sabbath before, 

or every third week, and that they no 

of the Winchester congregation for They hope to keep growing in their 

some time. The weekly prayer meeting 

topics, the burdens on the hearts new work for the coming year. At a 

work for the Master, and are planning 

secret however that the great burden 

of support rests upon a compara 

meeting, and if necessary, assign a tbe pulpit and personal conversations elected for the coming year were: 

that he is to take rart in the next 

of the prayer circles, messages from recent business meeting the officers 

tively small percentage of the me-ibership. 

While a fair proportion member should be trained to take an perfected to have Rev. J. D. Edgar, President, iMiss Edna Oneill; Secre 

sub-topic for him to discuss. Every all emphasized the idea. Plans were President, Miss Sadie Mitchel; Vice 

give systematically and proportionately, 

the majority do not, and in many 

ot Evangelistic services, and as a spe 

Secretary, Miss Vera Curry; Treasur 

active part in the Prayer Meeting. of Stafford, Kans., conduct a series tary, Miss Mae Keys; Corresponding 

II. We also recommend that the 

cases these are of the number of 

cial preparation, prayer meetings were er, Dean French. A Letter Writing 

those who are most able to give. 

Prayer Meeting Committee urge upon held almost every night for more Committee has been added to the 

Even a greater cause for lamentation all members the use of the Bible reading 

folders, and daily prayer list, and mencement of the services. On Tues 

keep in touch with our missionaries 

than a week previous to the com 

standing committees, that they may 

is that in nearly every congregatiou 

there are a few who give nothing at that the roll of the Society be called day evening, Sept. 29, Rev. Edgar was and the absent members. 

all to the support of the work, either 

local or general. So long as these 

conditions obtain, there is little fores 

in the statement sometimes heard 

that our congregations are giving to 

the limit of their ability. 

With the end in view of enlisting 

every member in each congregation 

in support of the Lord's work. Synod 

at least once a month, tbe answer to 

show whether the reading and prayer 

have been kept up. 

III. That some committee be assigned 

the duty of arranging for preliminary 

Bible reading contests in O'-- 

der that interest may be excited in 

witb us to begin the work. In response 

to printed invitations, that were placed 

in every home in the city and a 

YOU.XGSTOWN, OHIO. 

Youngstown is still on the map. 

radius of four or five miles around, Although our voice has not been heard 

as well as personal invitations, a for some time through the columns 

splendid audience was present each of the Nation, yet we can say that 

night to hear the fervent messages ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^.^^^ importance have been 

that -Rev. Edgar delivered. He came 

transpiring in our midst. The first 

filled with the Spirit—with a consuming 

at its last meeting inaugurated the this important subject. 

desire to bring souls to Christ. He great event was the nuptials of two 

Every Member Canvass. (Minutes of IV. That tbe Lookout Committee presented our need of a Saviour, of our much esteemed young people, 

Synod, page 48, 83). Many of the bring the older members of the Sabbath 

School Mission Classes into the 

Christ's offer of salvation, the danger Martha Dickey and Foster Reid. The 

Presbyteries have reaffirmed the action 

of Synod, and some sessions have 

come from acceptance, warned us tc the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 

of refusal, the joy and peace that wedding took place at the home of 

taken action favorable to the plan, devotional and social meetings of the count the cost, showed Christ's claim w. Dickey, on Sept. 1st, and was witon 

so that as far as the courts are concerned, 

Society, to make them feel at home 

us as to service and the respon- nessed only by immediate friends, 

the movement is duly inaugu 

and to fit them for membership in the sibility resting on Christ's followers the pastor officiating. Following the 

rated. The responsibility for carrving 

out the plan in the various con V. That the Mission, or other com 

vices were brought to a close by the -was served to about thirty guests. 

church. 

to bring others to him. These ser- ceremony a most bountiful dinner 

gregations now rests upon the mittee, arrange for classes in Chrisusuatian work, as in Torrey's "How to and Saturday, the observance of the couple left for iCleveland on their 

preparatory services on Friday The same evening the young married 

financial boards. 

It is no secret in the treasurer.s' Bring Men to Christ," or in the principles 

or the history of the Covenan 

and a splendid sermon on Monday same week Mr. and iMrs. Hugh Reid 

Lord's Supper on ;Sabbath, Oct. 11, wedding tour. On Thursday of the 

offices that funds are coming in very 

slowly this year for the schemes of ter Church and make an effort to have forenoon. There was an accession of gave a reception in honor of their 

the church. This winter promises to these classes generally attended and eight members, six on profession of son Foster and his bride, to which 

be harder than usual in some sections made interesting. 

faith, four of them children of the the entire congregation was invited. 

Expenses in our foreign missions VI. That tithing committees be churcb and two from the world. Two it is needless to say that the young 

are sure to be increased. The need continued and that the young people united with us by letter from the couple were the recipients of many 

of getting Every Member in the Co-.' be instructed in the principle of giving 

to the cause of Christ before tbey emphasized at the beginning of the say, in this connection, that several 

Christian church. The thought was beautiful and useful gifts. We might 

enanter Church,—man, woman and 

child,—interested to the point of giving 

according to the ability of ea-"h should be secured and distributed, vices was to bring souls into the king- 

and Mrs. Foster Reid but to other 

begin to earn money. Literature meeting, that the object of these ser 

showers were given not only to Mr. 

would seem to be imperative.: Tho sermons requested and a careful endomrollment of tithers made. 

their own church home. Entertaining married. We are very glad to bave 

but leaving them to choose young couples who have recently been 

Every Member Canvass is one means 

to that end. 

VII. That we take a great interest these ideas had the effect of break- m our midst Mr. and Mrs. McElhining 

down unwarranted prejudice ney from Allegheny congregation, who 

Financial officers of the congregations 

are urged to comply with 

in the social and religious condition 

of people around us; learn to sympathize 

witb those in trouble and, as workers, by their efforts apart from Youngstown and who are also just 

against our denomination. Personal have come to make their home in 

Synod's recommendation, and to inaugurate 

the canvass, either befoie 

far as possible, remedy their difficulties. 

tbe services, were the means of some newly married. There is still room 

the end of the calendar year or "dur 

tag the month of March." Those of 

surrendering their lives to Christ, who for more. This is the place to get a 

our congregations which have tried VIII. Tbat, in order to keep up 

bave united with other churches. start. Tbe next thing in order and 

it find it eminently successful. The 

tbe interest and attendance at our A Gospel team of the members has of special importance was our Gombeen 

organized tbat is doing good munion, held on the 4th Sabbath of 

testimony of sister denominations is 

meetings, every one show* all possible 

friendliness and cordiality, before work in several rural districts. Much October. We were exceedingly for- 

-'••hat It works with them. Wby not 

in your congregaion You cannot 

and after the devotional services, tointeresward members and visitors, invite all der conviction and we believe results willson, whose return to the mission 

is manifested, souls are un- tunate to have witb us Rev. R. E. 

ti^ll without testing it out. 

acquaintances to come and tbat we will follow in the salvation of precious field in Syria has been delayed on 

iîterature with reference to tbe 

cultivate a feeling of responsibility for souls. 

account of the European war. Bro. 

Every MemTer Canvass as ordered 

prepared by Synod, is now available, the success of each meeting. 

This is the Lord's doing and comes ,willson is an exceptionally forceful 

and can be secured upon application 

IX. That the officers of this Convention 

continue the effort to have his children. inspiring preaching. There were five 

in answer to the believing prayers of speaker and gave us most helpful and 

to the undersigned. 

W. M. ROBB, 

Young People's Societies organized in An awakening of spiritual percep- accessions, two by certificate and 

BirroiHgbam, Mich, all the congregatjpn of tbe Presby 

tions, the arousing of a keener inter- three by profession of faith, On the

Tuesday following our Communion 

Pittsburg Presbytery met in our 

church. The ladies of the congregation 

had charge of the dinner and 

supper, which were served to the 

members of the Presbytery and visiting 

friends. 

On Friday evening, October 30tb, 

our pastor and wife entertained the 

congregation in their home. The decorations 

were in keeping with the occasion, 

consisting of shock corn, 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vd. 61. 

est brother, Mr. "Jack" Wylie. Mrs. vided by himself, but how many there REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE 

(Bardwell, of Montclair, N. J., was are who would rather cater to tbe DEATH OF DR. H. H. GEORGE 

with us yesterday and was warmly world than please God! "The Lord Rev. Henry Hosack George departwill 

have to put up with what he gets, ed this lite ilarch 25th, 1914. Dr 

greeted by many friends. 

Rev. Park, of Parnassus, preached We want something the people like George was born in Muskingum Coun 

for us Sabbath week, having exchanged 

pulpits with Dr. McKnight. 

Dr. T. H. Acheson preached last 

Sabbath evening. 

WORK IN WITNESS BEARING. 

Rev. W. J. Coleman, D.D. . • \, .1. , . -.1. .• , and in Allegheny City, Pa.- was lipumpkins 

and comic lanterns. A Since the latter part of September Again I thank you for the articles. .^^^^^ ^^ preach by the Lakes Presnumber 

of the young people took advantage 

of presenting themselves in had a stenographer busy in address 

worker in Christ Jesus. 

to the Gospel ministry and installed 

the Witness Bearing Committee has With best wishes, I am your fellow bytery June 4th, 1857; was ordained 

all kinds of masquerade dress, which ing, fllling and sending out letters to October 20 1914 

pastor of the united charges of Cinadded 

much amusement for both old ministers and in answering the replies 

sent in. In the flrst month as 

qFTMA FCHOFS 23rd, 1858; was invited to give ali 

' ' ' clnnati and Cedarville, Ohio, June 

and young. After refreshments were 

served, which consisted of fruit, pumpkin 

pie, doughnuts and coffee, a num 

have members in our Church, and in The present enrollment in Knox 1866; gregations resigned and accepted this charge the to call accept from 

many ministers were reached as we 

bii^LMA JiCHUli.b. 

Ins time to each one ot these conber 

of games were entered into by the second month we expect to reach Academy The work is 450. at East A number Selma of is new progressing 

pupils entered nicely at with the a beginning daily attend 

of August ^^L'^^^f.L"/.. 18, 1872. ^^5''!i"!_:^"5."^.^^''', 

He served as Presi 

the Cincinnati Presidency congregation of Geneva and resigned College, 

the guests in the spirit of a bunch the same flgure. That will be a greater 

number of ministers in these two ance the November of 63 this month. week. 

of jolly fun-makers. But all at once 

dent of Geneva for seventeen years. 

things took a turn. The congregation months than have ever bad an opportunity 

of knowing our position in 

The day school has opened again 

He labored in reform work for a period 

of time and was installed pastor 

now assumed the master of the situation. 

The host and hostess were in 

this direct way in all the history ot of Mrs. Kynette. 

He resigned this charge August 9th, 

of tbe East End congregation, Pittsavited 

to be seated and it was anthnounced that certain ones would make many ministers may never read what sweet potato crop and harvesting the National Hefoim Association, 

Church. It is quite true that Mr. Pleasant Kynette Grove, is busy under digging the charge his 1895. burgh He Pa. became 1894 field secretary for 

speeches. The first one called on was is sent them and that no more than his sugar cane off the mission farm. wbicb position he held until infirmities 

of age compelled him to resign, 

VV. W. Dickey, who in a very pleasing 

manner began his address on the ot the same literature, but it Is givlent 

quality. The teachers who had the but Executive he retained Committee his membership of the in As 

one in a hundred will write for more The potatoes are large and of excel 

subject, "Autumn Leaves" and closed ing to what one would hope to be been absent during the summer enjoyed 

a hearty welcome from the L. cease. 

sociation until the time of his de 

his remarks by presenting to the pastor 

and his wife a most beautiful auto class in the country the opportunity M. S., on their return. 

Dr. George was known as a man ot 

the most interested and intelligent 

robe. It was a complete surprise and to know the truth that we believe and The main auditorium of the churcb fine excellent mental social ability. qualities, This, united made his with 

although they bad received tbe blanket, 

yet the preacher felt the con 

record every month, as long as we plaster. Some of the members and ^l^. He himself loved company and 

stand for. We hope to follow up this is looking fine with its new coat of companionship attractive and profitagregation 

bad scored one point have the means to do so, eight thousand 

flve hundred a month. 

teachers bave rendered splendid ser- jje was a student of God's Word. 

2 , ,_ J J , J, J his home was one of hospitality. 

against the parson and his wife. The 

Youngstown people Itnow how to do For it takes money to do It. One vice in cleaning up. 

He delighted in meditating uponit 

things. Come to Youngstown cent stamped envelopes with the return 

card printed on them by the govin 

was, the "Union chapel With last Monday Christ in morning Order a paring pleasant sermons task. from He it was, and especially applying 

The subject of the prayermeeting and searching out its meaning. Pre- 

wrLKINSBURG, PA. 

ernment cost eleven dollars and twenty 

cents a thousand, and each ot the The first temperance contest for the very spiritual man. He desired to be 

to Usefulness." 

jn its truth the closing to every period day life of was his for life, him a 

Communion—Second Sabbath in October. 

three tracts we put in each one, to 

year will be given Friday night the prepared for the enjoyment ot heaven 

Eight Joined—Baptized, Mrs. Heazlett 

Scott and her infant daughter. average about four dollars and a half 

make our position clear, cost on the 

ft-h „t xT„„„,v,K„ rri,- „ t 4 ' , and to that end observed both the 

bth of November. This contest work ... j • .. ., 

No Assistant—Dr. ' McKnight conducted 

communion alone. 

sible because we have plates of the 

a thousand. This low figure is pos 

public and private means of grace. 

has been carried on regularly for the dj.. George was a reformer. He was 

Tuesday, Oct, 20—Mr. Jas. L. Crau tracts and because we order ten thousand 

at a time. The labor of direct 

past four years under the charge of field secretary for some years of the 

furd died. Confined to bed over a 

Miss Hays, teacher in the Grammar American Sabbath Union. He was 

year. (Will send nvore extended notice 

later.) 

lars a thousand, making the whole 

ing and fillingis from five to six dol 

School, with Miss Fowler, superin- President for a time of the American 

. ., .. ^ ... ....J..., , Christian Association opposed to the 

yiov. 2.—A son, William Richard, cost about thirty dollars to reach one 

tendent of the girls' industrial work, j^^gg system. During all his minisassisting 

her. These contests mean try and to the close of his life he was 

born to Mr. and iMrs. S. R. Moffitt. thousand ministers, or three cents 

Nov. 5.—Â son, born to Dr. and each, including postage. 

much painstaking work on the part an active worker in behalf of temperof 

those who carry them on, but we ance. He was one of the originators 

Mrs. R. J. G. McKnight. (Have not 

heard the name given.) 

!,„„„ „ „ i t 1- • iw . .., of what is now known as the Nationhave 

reason for believmg that they , „ « w «. Nov. 8.—Temperance Secretary of 

„/.;.,„ 

the Sabbath School, iMiss Clarissa 

s '•'-. the Master callcf , 

aiding make spiritual the cause, impressions by virtue him home. ^^^^^ "By the ^ grace DODDS. of God i 

of their superior, clean lives and rep- am what I am." To his bereaved 

utation. "Thou hast a few names ^^^^ its sympathy and children and commends Presbytery them extends to



Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson X. December 6, 1914. 

CHRIST RISEN FROM THE DEAD. 


Golden Text.—Why seek ye the living among 

the dead He is not here, but is risen. Luke 

24:5-6. 

Lesson Text.—Mark 16:1-8; Matthew 28:11-16. 

Time.—April, A. D. 30. Place, Jerusalem. 


Exposition.—The account of the resurrection 

does follow naturally after the account of crucifixion 

but we ought to be careful to make it follow 

closely that order in our thoughts and conversation. 

In the Catholic Church they make so much of 

the crucifixion of Christ that it throws the other 

parts of his work into the background and 

makes the people forget somewhat tbe living 

Christ. Perhaps in that we have the reason for 

their willingness to let so' many others hold a 

very prominent place in their worship. They 

love their Savior and have faith in him but they 

think so much about him being a dead Savior 

that they do not have the vivid realization of his 

living presence that they ought to have. So 

they pray to the Virgin Mary and expect her to 

intercede for them with the Savior and they pray 

to the saints and think that they have pome 

better access to the Savior. The Christ that 

they worship is the Christ on the cross. That 

is the picture that they have in their souls. 

'We have this very thought in the Golden Text, 

'"SVhy seek ye the living among the dead He is 

not here, but is risen." The Christ that you are 

to seek on your knees in sorrow, in joy, in sin 

and in close communion, is the risen Lord. He 

lives for you just as truly as he died for you. 

The women wanted to anoint the dead Christ. 

They were shown something better. They were 

shown the resurrection. So many times we look 

tor death when there is life to be seen. We look 

for disappointments when we ought to be seeing 

joy. We are filledwith despair when we ought 

to be fllledwith hope. We are torn with doubts 

when we ought to be strong in the faith. We so 

often seek the wages of sin wbich is death when 

we ought to be seeking eternal life in Jesus Christ 

our Lord. 

The women said. Who shall roll .away the stone 

from the door of the sepulchre That great 

stote and the closed door represent the difficulties 

in the way of those who are seeking the 

dead Christ. If you are seeking a dead Christ, 

then you must open up the way to bim yourself. 

But if you are seeking a living Christ, then he 

has opened up the way himself for Christ himself 

is the opened door. So the Roman Church 

has labored hard to flnd a way to let her people 

into the presence of Christ. They give them 

priests and sacrifices and penances and saints 

and images, while if they had given them the 

living Christ, they would have needed none of 

these things. 

Te soldiers reported that the Savior was 

stolen away. How many times that report is 

started in these days and carried to the ends of 

the earth. So many new beliefs have sprung up 

by which the devil has stolen away the Savior 

and given men something else instead, xie commonly 

gives them just a common man in place of 

Christ, as the Soldiers did the Jews. How many 

times the so-called higher critics of tbe Bible 

have claimed tbat tbe words about Christ are not 

true or that they mean something else altogether 

Even in many churches today, the ministers 

of the gospel are preaching to the people that 

Christ was not God and tbat he never rose from 

the dead except in a flgure. They steal him away 

while we sleep. 

The resurrection, is nearly two thousand years 

old, but it is pictured to us new every day. Is 

it not a resurrection for the sun to rise out of 

and is your it the of ing winter glad. not darkness the flowers eyes Is a sun day resurrection it and There after light not of to and put new a is awaken lighten resurrection night The no life their for time has winter the of out new come unconsciousness grass world of dress of for the and death you in and year long tbe the trees to is sparkle morn 

world sleep when open past and Is 

everything -eems as happy as in the spring. So 

tbe resurrection to life will be after the long 

sleep of death. It will be a time of joy to those 

who awaken into eternal life. The others will 

be in God's hands. 

I was walking across a pasture of several hundred 

acres one spring before the frost was all 

gone out of the ground. The grass was brown 

and dead and the trees stood like s'lent skeletons. 

The path led up along the bed of an old 

stream. The leaves cluttered the path or lay 

half buried in the clay. There was no sign of 

life. But suddenly, as I turned a bend in the 

path there on the south slope of tbe bank, 

nodding their heads in the sunshine and looking 

like a nest of little kittens opening their eyes 

for the flrstttiime, was a bed of violets. They 

were not the large ones that came out later, 

but they were beautiful for the lesson tnat tbey 

held. They were the firstfruits of them tbat 

slept. They held the promise of summer. 

What is the significance of the Resurrection 

It shows flrst the certainty of a future life. 

Because I live, ye shall live also. That was the 

•Savior's promise and his own resurrection was 

the seal on that promise that made it sure. 

If you go to old ruins you see broken columns 

lying about. Some are unflnished and some are 

marred. They speak of blasted possibilities. Like 

the columns we fall one aftef another, our lives 

seemingly unflnished and marred. But unlike 

the columns, the shortened lives are not blasted 

possibilities. God having put faith and hope 

into men's hearts bas also given them this sure 

promise that they =hall live again. A life apparently 

broken by the Master's band here, is seen 

to be shapen by bis hand when it is taken yonder 

for a building stone. 

The resurrection shows second, the nature of 

Christ's victory over sin and death. Tbe resurrection 

was from the grave. It came at the 

end of that long bloody road that passes by Calvary. 

The time was marked by the splash of 

tears and the sobs of the broken-hearted. Christ's 

victory, like other great and eternal victories, 

was a victory through defeat. 

The resurrection shows third, the promise of a 

better life ahead for his people. If we be dead 

with him, we shall also live with him 2 Tim. 

2:11. 

The resurrection shows fourth, the promise of 

perfection for God's people. We shall be like 

him, for we shall see him as he is. We shall 

be raised in his likeness. Who shall change our 

vile body that it may be fashioned alter his 

glorious body. If the firstfruits be holy so also 

is the lump. 

Fifth, the resurrection is the seal of the Christian 

faith. And if Christ be not risen, then is 

our preaching vain and your faith is also vain. If 

Christ be not raised, your faith is vain, ye are 

yet in your sins. 

Many years ago a Christian Turk namec Geronimo 

was captured by bis own people and 

buried in a solid cement wall. He died n perfect 

confldence that he would appear again at tbe 

resurrection. Not long ago that wall was torn 

down, and tbe remains of the man were found 

where they bad been bidden in solid rock for 

centuries. The Turks thought they bad 

buried him for ever, but no one is buried for 

ever who believes in the resurrection of Christ. 

"Tbe dead shall rise." The promise is sure. 

The resurrection shows sixth, the infinite 

nower of God for the salvation of men. Read 

Ephesians 1:19. 

An infidel German Countess provided in her 

will that she should be buried under a heavy 

slab of granite and that great blocks of stone 

be clamped to this on everv side. The inscription 

to be carved on the granite was, "This 

Lesson X. December 6, 1914. 



Christ Risen from the Dead.—Mark 16:1-8; 

Matt. 28:11-15. 

John, when our bodies die on this earth, do our 

spirits—the part of us that loves and knows and 

tells us what to do—die too "Xo. Our spirit 

goes to heaven, if we are good and love Jesus." 

Today's lesson tells us how we are sure of this. 

Gladys, what did the wicked Jews do to Jesus 

to get bim out of their way "Crucified him." 

Then his friends took his body down from the 

cross, wrapped him tenderly in a clean linen cloth, 

and laid him away in a new tomb, hewn out of a 

rock. 

On the sand table form the hills and valleys 

around Jerusalem. Place these boxes for the 

city. Not far away is the garden in which is the 

tomb of Jesus. Lay these large stones together, 

forming the shape of the tomb. The chief priests 

have had a great stone rolled before the door and 

sealed, and a guard of soldiers placed there so 

that no one can steal Jesus' body and pretend 

he has risen. These sticks are the soldiers. 

Jesus' enemies think Jesus is dead to stay, and 

that they have won out. But we will see how 

no power on earth, not even Satan himself, can 

conquer Jesus. 

It is early Sabbath morning. An angel comes 

down from heaven and rolls away the stone from 

the' tomb and sits on it. He is in shining white 

and the soldiers are so frightened they cannot 

move, but are like dead men. They have not seen 

Jesus rise from the dead and leave his grave, 

but he is not here. Finally they run away to 

tell the chief priests what has happened. These 

bad men give money to the soldiers and order 

them to tell everyone that the disciples came in 

the night and stole Jesus' body while they slept. 

While the soldiers are gone, the women come 

to the grave with sweet spices to anoint Jesus' 

body. They are Mary Magdalene, whom Jesus 

cured of the devils, Mary the mother of James, 

and Salome. Are they happy. Bud "No, they are 

crying because Jesus is dead.'' Probably they are. 

And they are Viondering who will roll away the 

stone for them-. 

They do not know Jesus has risen. When tbey 

reach the grave they see the stone already rolled 

away. They think some one must have stolen 

Jesus' body. Mary runs to tell Peter and Jobn 

but the other women go in and see the angel. 

Are they surprised, Mittie Yes, and frightened. 

"Be not affrighted," says the angel. "Ye seek 

Jesus of Nazareth . . he is risen." And 

he sends them to tell the other disciples. So the 

women hurry away amazed. They do not knoifr 

what to think. These sticks are they. 

After a bit Mary Magdalene comes back and 

is standing near the grave weeping. She turns 

and sees Jesus. "Woman, why -n'eepest thou 

whom seekest thou" asks Jesus. And what do 

you think. Buster, Mary does not know he is 

Jesus. She thinks he is the gardener. "Sir, if 

thou bave borne him hence, tell me where thou 

hast laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus 

looks at ber. Ob! what a tender, loving look! 

"iMary," is all he needs to say. "Rabboni!" she 

calls. Jesus comforts Mary and is recognized 

first as the Great Comforter. And she is sure her 

Lord is a living Lord. 

These sticks are the other women hurrying 

back to Jerusalem with the angel's message. 

Jesus meets them. "All hail," he says. "Go tell 

my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there 

shall they see me." They are sent by Jesus as 

the flrst Christian missionaries, and tbey are 

sure of their message that Jesus is no longer 

dead but liveth. 

Some time durin- this Sabbath Day Jesus appears 

to Peter. What had Peter done the last 

buried place, . purchased to all eternity, must 

never be opened." A little seed fell between time be was near Jesus, Mary "Denied Jesus." 

the stones and in a few years the solid masonry Is he still sorry Yes, his heart is aching more 

was tumbled aside by the roots of tree and lay 

and Eternal. rection bow terwards the cause shall Then ered Corinthians a That Every little ruins. higher graves end much all up cometh it iresurrection is out be seed victory of points they Do Tbe heaven's more made life. 

15:23-24. this of kingdom you bas the all grave that our has to alive—Christ tbat life end hope power tbe grand old God are is was v/e to when end. to dead significant in Christ's God gam to opened call the Commencement 

be heaven " even selves there them beginning shall at life firstfruits, such power the last. seventh, so his into have Father." a coming. to life. of a And Christ grave, resur 

Day— deliv 

open new Life beif 

1 afis vite and that northwest panion, know run their along another This Sabbath back know more Jesus Jesu,

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Youn£y Peoole's Tonic ^^ ^ '"'^^ "'^ ^°'°^ ^^°"' ''^ '^°''''- '"'^"'^'^ ^'^ proclaim before the world, that the po 

& wN./j^xw u .L v.r^j.v w'ii-eiess telegraphy has proved to us Tlmf ; -r,,,,. „„„..,. .î,, i- • i u • i j. t i. t 

.,, , , ,/.v X .u -'-"^'' ^''' °^" everj'-day living should right. I have ceased voting Tell 

FOR nRCFMRFR fi without a doubt that there are won- , . , .,, „ . " ^ *^" 

R T A A T h t' "^^^^f^l '"^lolies all around us if we ^'^ '"^ harmony with our profession, your people to be faithful and spread 

Twelve GrTat Vefses XH The Life "^^^ ^""^ ®^^^ '° ^^^'•' ^°^ ^""^ °"^ ^*" ' ^^^^^^ ^'^"®* ^^ "^'^^'* ^^^^ *^^^ *^"*-" ^^'^ '^^^ °°* ^^^^^3'^ te" 

Verse. Rom G:23. (Roll-Call Meet- ®^^^ "^^^^ '°® opened and our ears un- Christ every day. The character of what a tract will do under the blessing) 

• • • • stopped and we shall see and bear un- a man can not be separated from the ing and spirit of God; it may be 

Psalms: 16:7-10, No. 29; 17:8-12, speakable g^lories wbich God hath pre- testimony whieh he makes. That is, the means of opening the eyes of 

No. 31; 23:1-3, No. 55; 73:18-22, No. ^® In\be'Realm of Character. "'^^^^ ^ witness takes the stand his some one whose heart has been with- 

^^Parallels- Matt 19-29- Gal 6-7-8- "'" ^°^^ ^°^ ^®t appear what we testimony will be considered in con- out understanding. It is surely an 

Rev 14:5- 1 John 3:2"- Rev. 3•21- 1 ^^^^^ ^^ ' ^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^ nection with the kind of a life he easy way of spreading tlie truth. II 

Cor 13-12'- Rev 15-L5- Luke 13-29- ^'^^ ^" ^^'^^^^ ^^ believe that lives. If he is an ungodly degener- has proved to be very effective. 

1 Pet 1:4;' Rev. 21:7; 2 Cor. 4:17-18; ^°'^^ '^^^ ^^'^^ '^ '^ ^^'^ ôy of heaven) ^ê it will not have the same weight Youngstown. 

Tj„K -ri.19 i\j„tt r 1Q01 we are to be rid of our sin, that we ,, , . •,,,,, 

Heb. 11.13; Ma t. 6.19-.1. as the man who is uprightt, honest ^^nnv^T. ir^.nw 

Since the world began, one of the ^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^. -^ ^j^^^.^^êr and life. We DOCTOE KNEW 

great problems which has vexed the ° . •' ' jj.i- • \^j. r\ i- TTarl Trierl if TTimoolf 

. , ^ , . , . we are going to be purged and made need to live right. Our lives are ^^^ iriea n Jiimseil. 

mmd of man has been expressed in s, & f a & 

the nuestion "Tf a man die shall he '•'^^^^ ^°^ ^^^^ ^°^^ P'^°® *° ^^^'^^ read and known of men. mi J X ~, r X •-, T, 

the question. If a man die shall he ^^^ deflleth can ever enter The doctor who has tried Postum 

K-l "Tl'-ê^ T 'th '" fl,w lT°a 4. In the Realms of Conduct. ' -• ^.v Word of Mouth. The Lord ^^lows that it is an easy, certain, and 

swaflow through a dimlj S e d halt "^^^ - ^^^^^ ^ ^^^ -'--

November 18, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. 

i ^ S t a r I V o t e s 

• 

SITUATION IN THE LEVANT. 

In the Christian Nation for this week (Nov. 11) a letter appears from 

Thos. Cook & Son to Mr. Wm. G. Carson. Since tbe paper went to press 

we have received information that while they were able to communicate 

with the London office, that office was unable to reach their'Beirut agent. 

From letters received from Mersine we learn that $l,O00.OO has been 

received through the Standard Oil Co. The Boys' School opened as usual, 

butit was not thought expedient to resume the work of tbe Girls' boarding 

school. 

The following is a copy of a message received by tbe American 

Board from Mr. Peet, their financialagent in Constantinople, and forwarded 

to us by Mr. Frank H. Wiggin, treasurer ot the American Board. 

It will be noted tbat tbe cable bad to be transmitted through the State 

Department: 

"Washington, D. C, Nov. 9, 1914. 

"James 'L. Barton, 14 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. 

"American Ambassador at Constantinople asks that the following 

be transmitted to you: 'American Ambassador, with hearty co-operation 

of Turkish officials, has situation completely in band. Missionaries and 

tbeir work fully safe-guarded. Everything proceeding as though normal 

conditions prevailed. You may safely reassure all friends.—Peet.' 

"W. J. BRYAN.' 

S. A. S. iMETHENY, Treasurer. 

Philadelphia, November 12. 

***Rev. J. T. Mitchell was called to Rehoboth, Pa., on Nov. 9. 

***Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Moffit of Winkinsburg, Nov. 2nd, a 

boy. 

***Born to Dr. and Mrs. R. J. McKnight ,of Wilkinsburg, Nov. 6tb, 

a boy. 

•'•Rev. T. M. Slater has resumed his former address, 1S05 Bellevue, 

Seattle, Washington. 

***Dr. McKnight delivered a lecture on Miracles in the Lutheran 

Church of Wilkinsburg, Thursday evening, Nov. 5th. 

***iMiss Rubina Smith, of Montclair congregation, has just returned 

from a ten days' visit with Mrs. Anna P. George, in Philadelphia. 

***Mr. S. R. iMcKelvey, of Winnipeg, Canada, has changed his address 

from 1153 Ingersoll street, to 643 Agnes street. Correspondents 

are requested to make note. 

***Mr. Wm. G. Carson, Philadelphia, received a letter dated Oct. 6th, 

from Rev. A. J. McFarland, Mersine, in which he stated that they had 

received $1,000.00 through the Standard Oil Co.—S. A. S. Metheny, 

treasurer. 

***0n Wednesday last tbe -Ladies' Aid Society of the Montclair, N. 

J., congregation, sent $26 to Hon. Walter Hines Page, care of Embassy 

of the United States, London, England, for use in helping the women self and saw what value it was! 

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Convention at Pontiac, Mich., on October 27, the Presbyterian church was 

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and all of the interior of the church was entirely ruined by fire and 

water, to the value of $15,000. Rev. Dr. J. V. R. Milligan is tbe pastor. 

—The Presbyterian, November 11. 

***The Rev. Dr. Jobn A. Burnett is the new superintendent of the 

Pittsburgh district of the Anti-Saloon League and succeeds the Rev. Dr. 

U. G. Humphrey, who goes to the Cincinnati conference of tbe Method 

ist Episcopal Churcb. Dr. Burnett founded the Second United Presbyterian 

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The Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph, November 11. 

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opened with a paper on 'How Increase 

Our Emciency in Our Indus 

Catechisms, Lesson Helps, Church and Sal^ 

bath School Supplies of every description to school. It was the largest of any trial Departments." Increased efficiency 

tor our literary work waa 

Wi'dierspoon Cbe presbpterian Board or any of or similar occasion in late years. The 

its 

Bld,',,=,. -,,t.e •".JdS""'"^'" done only from debtors and so cotton was Montclair held for him N. J. at the pastor's home While other commonwealths are rejoicing 

in newly acquired state pro 

Tile F. Simon Shoe, IS*-" llroaclwar. Ui-onHj-n, N.T. is stirring up but little cash and consequently 

everybody is looking to evthe members of the congregation and hibition, Ohio has not only failed of 

by the Young People's Society and 


USE 

erybody else with longing eyes for their friends listened to Mr. Willson's attaining this goal by 100,000 votes 

his dues. Some schools are taking 

but has adopted a "wet" amendment 


clear statement of conditions in the 

cotton in place of money for tuition. Asia Minor field (with keen appreciation). 

that will nullify the county option law 

The L. M. S. met at the home of 


which has partially protected over forty 

counties from the ravages ot the 

Mrs. S. F. Kingston, Oct. 20. Sixteen 

Ruth Elizabeth Speer arrived on 

PURELY VEGETABLE-NOT NARCOTIC responded to roll call. Devotions 

October 21st, a new member of the saloon. 

were led by Mrs. M. I. Robb. The 

family of Elder H. il. Speer and of 

program of the evening was in the nature 

of a welcome to the workers 

the Xew Concord congregation. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

Mrs. J. B. Speer and Miss Wilda 

from the north. Mrs. L. Kynett extended 

the welcome and it was re 

Adam Herbison, oldest member ot 

Aikin, who have been invalided for North Union R. P. Congregation, passed 

away Sept. 19th, 1914, in his 7Gth 

some months, are improving slowly. 

sponded to by Miss Ella M. Hays. 

Mrs. iMargaret Hardesty is laid up 

Readings were given by Mrs. Senegal 

year. Born February 19th, 1839. He 

and Miss Sophia Kingston. A letter 

leaves a wife and seven children and 

N A V A R R E was read from Mrs. J. K. Robb. It SlOO Reward, §100 two sisters. X good man, punctual attendant 

at church, quiet, unassuming, 

contained a picture of the little girl The readers of this paper will be pleased to 

H O T E L which our society is supporting in learn that there is at least one dreaded disease greatly missed. "He is not dead but 

7th Av. at 38th St. China. After the program was over, that science has been able to cure in all its sleepeth."—P. P. Boyd. 

^ 

a short social was enjoyed. 

stages, and that is Catarrh. HaU's Catarrh Miss Elizabeth Sterrett, member ol 

N E W YORK Friday evening, October 16, the first Cure is the only positive cure now known to Olathe, Kan.,, congregation, died Sep 

eth, 1914, at her sister's, Mrs. 

CENTRE OF monthly Workers' Institute meeting the medical Iraternitj-. Catarrh beinp; a contembestitutional disease, requires a constitutional Creswell, near Cedarville, Ohio. The 

was held in the home of the superintendent, 

"W. ,T. Sanderson Twenty- 

treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken 'n- 

body was brought home and laid to 

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Ora S. Bell Shelton and Miss Ella mucous surfaces of the system, thereby des 

disposition, zealous for the house and 

ternally, acting directly upon the blood and rest beside her parents. Amiable in 

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from the north, being absent. The giving the patient strength by building up 

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th-e constitution and assisting nature in doing 

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anj^ Pills 75c. that case & for they CO., thatit constipation. 

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The Coward 

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principles 

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cruel affliction, 

among the mission children of the 

Sabbath School. There were thea 

several speeches on the general subject, 

"How to Secure Greater Efficiency 

in Local Societies,"—also on the 

subject, "What Can the Young People 

Do to Promote the Forward Move 

ment" 

Much interest was manifested in 

the convention, making it one of the 

most helpful conventions we have 

had. 

Corresponding Secretary 

Nov. 10th, 1914. 

SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robb, of Olath, Kansas, 

spent three weeks with their son 

the'Feet 

and wife, iMr. and Mrs. W. M. Robb. 

We enjoyed having them with us. 


Our Communion was held the first 


medicine by 

of October. Rev. J. M. Faris, ot Bellefontaine, 

Ohio, ably assisted our pastor. 

The weather was ideal all during 

Si simple appliance worn without inconvenience, 


the days. All services were well attended. 



of cases that they have already 

Mrs. Richard Murphy, of Fairgrove, 

Michigan, has been visiting her parents, 

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McGaw. 



Announcement has been made of 


the marriage of Miss Antoinette Van 

years of pain, even after the most expensive 

Wormer, Detroit, to Dr. E. Howard 

treatments and TwntHMK 

Hanna, which took place October 28, 


at the home of the bride, 114 Davison 


avenue. Highland Park. Dr. Hanna is 

to take every 

risk- of failure. I 

a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hanna, 

of this congregation. 

will gladly send 

you my regular 

Miss Clara McDonald entertained a 


few of her friends at a Hallowe'en 

along with ray Free Book, without a cent in 

party, October 30. We all had a very 


enjoyaole evening. 

lully satisfled with the benefit received, you 

LETTER FROM MISS METHENY. 

can send me the Dollar. If not, keep your 

Alexandretta, Syria, Oct. 14th, 1914. 

money. You decide, and I talte your word. 

Two weeks and more have passed 

You can see that I couldn't possibly make such 

since I have heard from you, or from 

anolter year after year if I were not positive 

any one else outside of Turkey. There 

that my Drafts are better and surer than anything 

else you can get for any kind of Rheu 

is the greatest uneasiness here, and 

anything at all may happen. However 

matism, no matter where located or how 

nothing can happen except God will 

severe. Send toda* for mv Free Boole and 

bring some good out of it, and one 

Trial Drafts. Address Frederick Dyer, 

rests on that as on a -certainty where 

De;)t. SP47-, Jackson, Mich. A postal will do. 

and Allegheny the third. Following all along the coast have sent their 

ttis was the social hour, which was families inland. Some think with the 

enjoyed by all. On Thursday morning 

societies the Rev. reports were John read, from Yates after talk the which on various work we ships they repudiation been those a ate fact, to given fear are whom the I seen rest an believe, that of they invasion of approaching, if us have capitulations. any that here—others flouted of from orders some enemy's by coast have It that the of 

intention of doing something desper 

•leard is 

No Dyspepsia 

N o A l u m — 

Look to the food. Eat heartily of hot 

breads, hot biscuit, hot cakes, made Hght and 

tasty with Royal Baking Powder, and 

your fingers at dyspepsia. 

It is the tasty, appetizing 

food that aids digestion. 

snap 

There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder 

coming from the purity, wholesomeness and 

fitness of its ingredients, which promotes digestion. 

Food raised by it will not distress. 

This peculiarity of Royal has been noted by 

hygienists and physicians, and they are 

accordingly earnest in its praise, especially 

recommending it in the preparation of food 

for those of delicate digestiono 

O Y A L 



home in Potwin. 

A number of our people have been 

afflicted this fall with severe colds 

towns are to be destroyed by fire. and grippe, some having been confined 

to their beds for several weeks. 

The family of the English Consul in 

Beyrout has been in Cyprus for a foitnig'ht 

now, and a great many of the over a month, is able to be out again. 

Mr. R. G. Lyons, who was in bed for 

foreign residents there have also left Mrs. Amelia Wylie is home from the 

all is so unsure. Sdhool is going 

Writeit now. 

for Cyprus. 

hospital feeling very much improved. 

along finely. We stand at 158 today. 

Sore Teeth 

A letter from Miss Mearns today We are glad to report that there are 

My graduating class numbers four, tells me how they had to get down others who have been sick that are 

Diseased IKIY BOOK TELLS Gums ALL ABOUT IT FREE that just below it two, and the one below 

the one just below that, nineteen is her third hegira this summer. They in their accustomed places soon. 

from Kessab by -consular orders. This on the mend and hope to see them 

Write loffer me to yoUjdear today and reader, learn all a wonderful,new, about this new simple and easy and 

method that you painless can use method at home, of treatment so there at will home be by no —six girls and thirteen boys. It is so had word from the British Consul in The diphtheria at the Irving Place 

iurtherneed '; for which you to you undergo can save painful the teethinature or expensive gave good to have the classes made up Beyrout and 'had to start by night. Chapel reduced the attendance for a 

dental treatment. '• you, make your mouth healthy and . escape . . early without the usual dragging flrst I wish I had much hope of this couple of days, but the children are 

Ifyou have Pyorrhea the torture or and Riggs expense Disease, of false gingivitis, teeth. days. I have six teachers this year— reaching you. It is a good thing that back again and everything doing nice. 

receding gums, elongated or loose teeth; soft, discolored three men and three women, and they the days are so busy that one has to 

or spongy gums;if your breath is foul,if your teeth pain 

ly. 

all know English, so I am better off follow the advice of the angel to 

while eating; if you are subjt-ct to bad tastes—then, for 

Miss Helen Mitchel entertained the 

than I ever was before in that line. Daniel, and stand in one's lot, instead 

your own sake, send for my book and learn how easy this 

teacher and members of her Sabbath 

I am increasingly thankful for my of speculating on the future. I have 

method is—how painless and speedy—howit will quickly 

School class at a Hallowe'en party. 

month in Mersine under a roof less been simply rushed ever since school 

and permanently give you sound, healthy teeth. 

All reported a good time. 

solitary than my own. It was so good began. 

Don't wait. Merely ask for my book andit will be sent 

The Kansas State Teachers' Association, 

which met in Topeka, Nov. 

to wake and feel that I was with my 


at once FREE and without obligation of any kind. own sort. It does me good to remember. 

• 

and was 

The above came by Turkish post, 

DR. F. W. WILLARD, A35 Powers Bldg., Chicago, III. 

12 and 13, brought a number of Covenanter 

teachers from different parts 

PITTSBURGH, PA. 

TOPEKA, 26 days on KANSAS. the way—not so 

We had the North Carolina here much over the ordinary time. It is 

The annual Convention of the 

Grandma Robb has returned home of the 'State. 

two days last week. We were asked the flrst word we have had since Sept 

Young People's Societies of the Pitts 

after making a visit of a month with 

to tea by the captain on Friday but it 

Mr. Lamoine iMcClelland and his sister. 

Miss Sue, are attending Daugher 

24th. M. E. M. 

burgh Presbytery was held in the 

Rev. G. iM. Robb and family of Quinter, 

Kans. 

rained so that we could not go, so he 

'College Hill Church, Beaver Falls, had us out on Saturday. 

ty business college. 

on October seventh and eighth. Rev. T was so pleased with President Wilson's 

call to prayer. It sounds hope 

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Davies and family 

are visiting Mr. Davies' people in ited her parents. Rev. and Mrs. D. ", 

Mrs. Rob. Keers, of Oskaloosa, vis 

R- E. Willson gave a very interesting 

address at the firstsession, which ful when our statesmen talk of asking 

for forgiveness of sins. I thought Miss Mae Torrence delightfully en 

bath. 

Texas. 

Coulter, and attended services on Sab. 

ijfas followed by the Bible reading 

'^contest. The contest resulted in the wording very beautiful as it aptertainepeared in the .paper 1 saw. 

several of the ladies at her Rev. Dodds preached a most inter 

New Castle Congregation getting tbe 

first place, Youngstown the second OflScials and people of their faith 

esting sermon to the children, Nov. 8. 

It was enjoyed as well by the grown 

Up people as b- fhe children.




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To m a k e her second debut in the Thanksgiving 

Issue of T H E C H R I S T I A N H E R A L D 

HEN Ele.^nor Porter where the first s-tory left off. I have' gathered that, interested 

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w wrote her great story 

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Under the inspiration of incidents and new experiences. This has enabled me to 

"Polly 

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anna, ' 

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all over this continent. 

Now "Pollyanna'' is to appear again! 

Mrs. Porter writes from her home in 

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"I am sure I do not need to tell 

you how glad I am to get the story into 

your hands at last. 

I have taken a 

world of pains with it. You will notice 

that the stDry opens at about the point 

acters who are to figure so largely 

in her young womanhood and her 

'love story,' with which the latter 

half of the tale deals. 

I shall hope 

to hear that your readers like the 

story." 

Z2>^ "Pollyanna" 

They will love 

her, grown up, just as they loved her 

when she was the young 

of the spirit of right-minded 

childhood. 

embodiment 

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than ever. "Pollyanna"—we say it, 

and we mean it—is a delicious tonic for 

tired minds and hearts—young and old. 

Begin to "take" her promptly. 

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A P s a l m Meet for Thanksgiving D a y 

BY HENRY VAN DYKE 

0, thou ivhose boundless love bestows 

The joy of life, the hope of heaven; 

Thou whose uncharted mercy flows 

O'er all the blessings thou hast given; 

TJiou by whose light alone we see; 

Thou by whose truth our souls set free 

Are made imperishably strong—• 

Hear thou the solemn music of our song. 

Grant us the hnowledge that we need 

To solve the questions of the mind; 

Light thou our candle while we read, 

And keep our hearts from going blind; 

Enlarge our vision to behold 

The wonders thou hast wrought of old; 

Bcveal thyself in every law, 

And gild the towers of truth with holy awe. 

Be thou our strength when war's wild., gust 

Rages around us, loud and fierce; 

Confirm our souls and let us trust, 

Be like a wall that none can pierce; 

Give us the courage that prevails, 

The steady faith that never fails; 

Help lis to stand in every fight 

Firm as a fortress to defend the right. 

0, God, make of v.s what thou wilt; 

Guide thou the labor of our hand; 

Let all our work be surely built 

As thou, the Architect, hast planned; 

But whatso'er thy power shall make 

Of these frail lives, do not forsake 

Thy dwelling. Let thy presence rest 

Forever in the temple of our breast.

THANKS(.ilVIXG IX TKUE 

FASHION. 

By Inez A. Godman. 

Te Deum Laudamus. 

AMEEICAX 

"It is the bouden duty of every native-born 

American to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in 

true American fashion. There is no holiday 

so characteristically our own or so entirely calculated 

to foster American traditions." So 

"wrote my fervid friend. 

I sighed. Sitting alone upon the veranda of 

my little summer home, I looked out over the 

quiet fall landscape and wondered a bit. I 

thought hack: 

Thanksgiving, 1908, was spent upon the 

porch of a tiny Florida cottage with my dear 

daddy's worn face opposite me. The 

dinner 

choked me, for I Imew that I should soon be 

alone. 

Thanksgiving, 1909, I was alone, propped up 

in a hospital bed endeavoring to eat from a 

tray of most hygienic nourishment. 

Thanksgiving, 1910, I opened and warmed 

my summer cottage and prepared a dinner for 

se\'eral shop women from a near-by city, only 

to find myself shut in by torrents of rain, alone 

with a "whole roast turkey and three pumpkin 

pies. 

Thanksgiving, 1911, I ate my dinner in the 

restaurant of a city railroad station, where a 

belated train landed me t^\"enty miles from my 

place at the table of a real Xew England 

grandma. 

Thanksgiving, 191'3. 

Thanksgiving, 1912, was approaching, and 

there I was, reading that accusing paragraph 

from my friend's letter. 

Well, I resolved to take matters into my own 

hands and sent for Peggy. 

"Peggy," said I, "are you and grandma to 

have a turkey" 

"Turkey! Well, I should say not. Mrs. 

Jones will send us some of her chicken pie, 1 

reckon, and we'll get up a few concomitants 

with it." 

"Suppose I send you a turkey," said I. "Will 

you cook it and invite me to dinner " 

Peggy was sitting on the porch rail and she 

fell ofl:, as if I had struck her. 

"'Will I "' she ejaculated, rubbing her elbow 

as she drew up to a sitting posture. "'Jumping 

Jenny, won't I Please excuse the slang, 

Miss Old .Maid, and don't hit me so sudden 

again. But you didn't really mean it" 

"I surely did. I have no place to eat my 

Thanksgiving dinner, and should love to join 

you and grandma." 

"Well, well, I just can't take it in," gasped 

Peggy. Her dark eyes grew Imninous. 

••TVe'll eat it right in the kitchen," she said 


musingly. "On the old taWe, over the rag rug; 

and I'll put some antique things on the highboy, 

and—0, I just love grandma's old things. 

There is the little old side table for the pie. 0 !" 

She looked unutterable things at me. "Do you 

know I've never cooked a real Thanksgiving 

dinner Xever. We could not afEord a turkey, 

and just for two it did not seem worth while 

to bother very much any way, but if 3'ou come 

— 0 , do you suppose I can cook the turkey 

right Grandma will show me, "won"t she Aud 

the pie—she shall make it herself. 0, Miss Old 

Maid, 3Iiss—Old—Maid!" As the books say, 

"Peggy dissolved in tears." But she did not 

all dissolve. Quite a respectable amount of 

her—I should say one hundred and twenty-five 

pounds—jumped up and down on the porch 

until the windows shook, and then she rushed 

ofl: to tell grandma, and rushed back to ask if 

she might invite another lone lady, and, receiving 

permission, literally flew down the hill 

on the wings of her red-lined cape. The fall 

was mild and I would dare remain in the cottage, 

I thought. I kept the kitchen warm and 

cozy and at night trudged across the fieldsto a 

neighbor's. 

But the atmosphere grew threatening. I resolved 

to lea\e permanently when I went to 

Pegg"y"s, Thanksgiving morning. 

Alas! Thanksgiving Eve I found a letter at 

the neighbor's awaiting me. It stated in 

Pegg3''s most vigorous and emphatic English 

that some relatives had borne do"wn upon them 

and carried her and grandma ofE willy-nilly to 

share their Thanksgiving. I hurried to the 

'phone and countermanded the order for the 

turkey to have been delivered early the nexi 

morning. 

The next morning I walked heavily across 

the fieldsfor another Thanksgiving alone in my 

cottage, ily neighbor had gone to dine with 

friends, but she had given me what her larder 

afforded—part of a cold chicken and a glass 

of jelly. I had flour,so contemplated a pan of 

hot biscut. Xot such a bad menu—considering. 

I placed the fowl on the table in the cool dining 

room and sat down by the kitchen fireto 

make up a much neglected correspondence. My 

back was to the light and for two solid hours 

I did not glance outside. Then—^my Httle cot 

was transformed into a fairy palace set under 

great Gothic arches of snowy white. The hill "They wouldn't come 'cause it rained. 

rolled away before me in pearly, feathery billows 

Wouldn't that get you Schmidt said 'Shame,' 

to meet the steel-blue mirror of the sea. and they dared her to come, said they'd pay her 

I stepped out upon the veranda. Not a fare." 

breath stirred in that magic world. Wrapped One bare haud clutched the neck of her wet 

in a great blanket I sat me down in the midst 

of all the beauty and forgot the open door behind. 

coat, the other 

quarter. 

opened to display a silver 

Wlien hunger forced its notice upon me "They gave Sclmiidt two quarters aud dared 

and I hastened inside, my chicken was missing, 

and a line of pussy tracks led through the 

her to come in the storm. Schmidt's neither 

snow. To add to my dismay the fire was out. 

Wonderingly I sought the reason and found a 

disjointed pipe that would not stay in place until 

fastened to the ceiling. 

At 3 p. m. I sat down to stcAV (made from 

carrots dug from under the snow in the garden), 

hot biscuit and jelly. 

My 

Five Lonely Thanksgivings. 

I ate upon the veranda surrounded by the 

beautiful silence, and thought upon my five 

lonely Thanksgivings. 

And thus thinking I 

celebrated; celebrated for all four years beliind 

nie as well as for the present day; cerebrated 

by heartily indorsing my friend's statement that 

Thanksgiving is our holiday most truly calculated 

to foster American tradition. 

That sorrowful Thanksgiving on the porch 

of the little Florida cottage—when death sat 

between my dear daddy and me—was brightened 

by the cheery face of an Irish grandma, who 

had trudged over the hot roadway carrying a 

great basket so that the sick stranger should 

not miss anything from his Thanksgiving 

dinner. 

"I am well acquainted with that stove of 

3rours, miss. The oven would not hold a sizable 

chicken, let alone a turkey, and no respectable 

pie would consent to bake in it. 'Tis 

myself that believes in a rale American dinner 

on Thaiil\:sgi%ang Day," she continued, coaxing 

a smile to daddy's face as she set down a great 

bowl of cranberry jelly, "and the mince meat 

was made by my own hand, and my own eye 

saw every bit that entered into it." Daddy looked 

after her thoughtfully. "The lump of American 

leaven may be small," he said, "but it has 

great power." 

One year later in the hospital my Scotch 

nurse smiled as she set the tray before me. 

"You canna have turkey today, but you may 

eat the onions, the cranberry and the fillingof 

the pie. Can you be thankful on that" 

She drew up a chair and read to me the proclamations 

of the President and Governor. Her 

face shone with interest and loyalty as she told 

how her family had gathered the year before 

and how royally American they had felt. "Such 

a bonnie home day," she said. 

The third year, when I sat alone on my 

little porch inclosed by sheets of rain, a hack 

struggled up the hill and a little body scrambled 

out and up the steps. 

"It's just Schmidt, nobody but Schmidt," she 

cried. 

It was the little janitress of the apartment 

house where the women lived "whom I had expected. 

sugar no'r salt." 

She was very "wet and I endeavored t( 

move her coat. 

"Just guess what Schmidt's got on," and 

swinging off the wrap she pirouetted about the 

room in the glory of a light blue party dress I 

had helped her to make the year before. It "was 

patched together from some scraps people had



given her, but it was a pretty dress nevertheless, 

and though it was wet about the hem and 

mussed from the damp coat, Schmidt was very 

happy in it and her eyes shone through her 

draggled frizzezs. 

Ten minutes later she and I were seated before 

a rousing open flre with a small table between 

us. It was a sort of a postscript affair, 

that belated feast, but if a truly thankful heart 

combined with the atmosphere of home makes 

Thanksgiving Day, then Schmidt surely had 

one. 

The fourth Thanksgiving Day at the depot 

restaurant a sweet-faced Swede waitress said: 

"You eat your Thanksgiving alone" 

I told her of my plight and disappointment, 

and both she and the Hungarian cashier did 

their best to make my dinner suitable to the 

occasion, and while they served me told with 

sparkling eyes of their plans for a real Thanksgiving 

meal at home that night. 

Now this fifthlonely Thanksgiving was enlivened 

by thoughts of 'Peggy—Peggy, who 

loved the old New England things and longed 

in her loyal soul to cook one real Thanksgiving 

dinner; Peggy, who was full born Bulgarian 

and would have been named Elinka had 

she not been adopted by a Yankee grandma. 

So Parthians, Modes, Elamites; the dwellers 

in Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia; in Pontus, 

Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia; in Egypt; 

strangers from Eome; Jews, Cretes and Arabians; 

we do hear them speak in our tongue, 

yea and echo our ovm thoughts as they climb 

the ladder of our ideals. 

Te Deum Laudamus, 1914. 

Again Thanksgiving approaches. Last year 

the fates were kind. No accident or sorrow 

marred my celebration. 

But what about the day that now draws near 

Can we sing "Te Deum Laudamus" with 

those awful cannon booming in our ears Can 

we rejoice in the atmosphere of home when so 

many millions of our fellow men lie homeless 

on the sod 

The letters that come to me and the words 

friends speak to me all bear the same refrain—• 

depression. 

We who dwell in comfort and peace bear upon 

our liearts the burden of the world. It is the 

best of our civilization which is being swept 

away. Was not the burden great enough before 

We of the civilized races seemed so few. 

Our heart fainted at the task before us as we 

buckled on the antiseptic shield, pinned a flag 

to our lapel, took a school book under our arm 

and sallied forth with a prayer for strength and 

wisdom. We felt ourselves outweighed before. 

Xow with the prospect of a million less on our 

side of the scales, no wonder we are depressed 

—and with reasons. 

But just supposing that we should lend a 

hand to help, you and I, ten or twelve million 

of us; each of us help one. The coming generation 

lies at our door. Eeach out a hand 

and heart to some little lad or lassie, give that 

personal touch that shall speak a wider vision 

to their soul. A few short seasons, and you and 

I have passed. The old world and its problems 

will be left behind. 'Tis not those in the 

front of the battle who feel their hearts depressed. 

Let us be up and doing, so may we 

bravely sing "Te Deum Laudamus."—N. Y. 

Christian Advocate. 

IS EVOLUTION TRUE 


The theory of evolution as applied to physical 

and spiritual life is either one of the greatest discoveries 

or the greatest superstitions of the nineteenth 

century. This theory dominates the 

teaching in many departments of our Universities, 

Colleges and High Schools, determines the 

acceptance or refusal of text-books by the publishing 

houses, sits in the seats of the scornful 

in many Theological Seminaries and echoes in 

many pulpits. "What is this theory which is seriously 

proposed as the regulator of our lives 

past, present and future 

A half century ago Darwin startled the world 

by the suggestion—for Darwin never had the 

dead sureness of his less scientific followers. Darwin 

suggested that variations of plant and animal 

life developed, through natural selection, into 

new species, thus furnishing an explanation of 

the origin of species through transmutation. Now 

had the prophets of this new cult not tried to 

extend the domain of evolution beyond the Darwinian 

limits, it would not have become the vital 

issue for our religious life and thought that it 

s today. But Spencer, with his scheme of a 

world philosophy founded on the principle of 

evolution, followed Darwin and in more recent 

times, the devotees of this new god have invaded 

religion and theology until there is nothing 

left of the life here below and no hope of the 

life beyond which is not cut to fltinto an alleged 

evolutionary process. The thoroughgoing application 

of the theory entirely eliminates the supernatural 

from history and prophecy. 

Professor Le Conte gives us the briefest and 

raost concise definition of evolution. It reads, 

"All things come by continuous progressive 

changes, according to certain laws by means of 

resident forces." So far as this discussion is 

concerned, the man who accepts this definition Is 

an evolutionist andtjtie one who changes it is 

something else. The last clause is the important 

one for the orthodox Christian, since, if each 

change in nature and in man is brought about 

by a resident force, God must be either unknown, 

absent, or non-existent. 

Now it may seem clear that if man, body and 

soul, evolved by resident forces from some kind 

of animal, this from a plant, and this again from 

mud, then it must appear that the resident force 

in mud is sufficient to produce a Lincoln, or a 

^Shakespeare, or a Jesus Christ. The definition 

leaves no alternative. 

It may also be clear that if man was not made 

in the image of God and, therefore, never lo=t 

that image through sin, that sin is not the 

heinous thing which the Bible says it is. It is 

rather a good which was pulled too soon. This 

Is what we may call the green apple theory of 

sin All that God needs in his relation to the 

sinner is to have patience till the sinner evolves 

out of his sin. Evolution has no place for regeneration 

such as Jesus talked about to Nicodemus. 

Nicodemus was told, "Ye must be born from 

above." Evolution gets nothing from above. Everything 

comes from below. Man is born, not 

from God, but from the clod. 

Conversion, according to evolution, is a normal 

incident in certain adolescent years. Therefore 

every normal child who passes his teens is converted. 

If he is not, there is either something 

wrong with him, or with the theory. Evolution 

denies the divinity of Jesus Christ. Since all 

things are produced by the resident forces "''n 

the stage preceding, then Jesus, as the son ot 

Mary and Joseph, had no higher claim to divinity 

than his brothers. 

Evolution leaves no place for a Savior who 

ijomes into the world of sin from the outside 

and makes himself a substitute for the sinner, 

bearing away the guilt of his sin. Por this reason 

the evolutionist must 'deny the truthfulness 

of the Bible which, throughout, is based on the 

idea of salvation through the atonement of Jesus 

Christ. Evolution leaves no place for the resurrection 

of Jesus or any other, since the forces residing 

in a dead body can never restore life, 

which they were not able to conserve when it 

was there. It leaves no place for immortality, 

at least in the sense of a hereafter for the 

individual soul, so that the evolutionist, having 

taken away God and connected man with mud as 

his earliest ancestor, leaves him only this conclusion, 

"Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we 

die." 

Now some evolutionist will insist that I am 

not describing his brand of evolution, since a 

good many in pulpit and pew are still trying the 

impossible task of squaring their views with a 

modified Christianity. Remember, I am not explaining 

evolutionists, but evolution, i would 

not undertake the former task. I am entirely at 

a loss too understand why sensible men should 

stake their issues for this life and the next on 

the validity of a theory which is thoroughly un 

scriptural and, I expect to show, is also ''.idscientific. 

Not satisfied with ordering our lives, the evolutionists 

are proposing to rearrange our Bible 

to fit their views. The books of Moses are 

taken from the period where they fitinto history 

and placed flve hundred years later, because the 

ideas in these books are too far advanced to be 

accounted for by evolutionary processes. The 

Bible accounts for the great truths by claiming 

a revelation from God to Moses, but these alleged 

scholars have no room for God in their plans. According 

to the critics the Levites, who had for 

a chief purpose the caring for the tabernacle, are 

said not to have existed for fivehundred years 

after the tabernacle ceased to be and the Israelites 

were commanded to exterminate peoples 

who were extinct centures before. And these 

things, contradictory to the Bible, we are called 

upon to accept in the name of scholarship. Heav. 

en help this kind of scholarship, or whatever the 

evolutionists have for heaven, for it does not 

seem that resident forces would do much for 

them. 

Now, since evolution bids us give up our belief 

in regeneration through the Spirit of God, in the 

forgiveness of sin, in the atonement by Jesus 

Christ, in the resurrection of the dead and in 

the immortality of the individual soul, it is 

certainly unscriptural and may be worth our 

while to investigate its claims to be scientific. 

If these claims hold, we may calmly fold our 

arms and watch the forces resident in the saloon 

evolve a Y. M. C. A., and Senator Penrose develop 

into a saint. If it does not hold, we shall 

put it away on the junk heap with the other 

superstitions which "have had their brief reign 

and passed away.


John "W. Pritchard, Editor. 

This is the Thanksgiving and Book Number of 

The Christian Nation. During October and November 

of every year a very large number of new 

books are sent to us for review. Within these 

weeks as many new books are published as during 

all the balance of the year; as many new 

books are received during these few weeks as 

are contained in the average library of a wellto-do 

family. They are sent to our table for review, 

but some of them are not even mentioned 

in our columns; they are not fit. Out of the multitude 

of books we endeavor to select those the 

reading of which will he helpful, and direct the 

attention of our subscribers to these. Almost 

three ipages of this issue are devoted to more or 

less brief notices of such books. 

The war has hurtfully affected numerous lines 

of business, many hundreds of thousands of men 

and women are temporarily out of. work, and 

these in turn economize my limiting their purchases 

to the necessaries of mere existence, and 

in seasons of financialdistress books are esteemed 

a luxury. Some publishers have mistakenly 

ceased advertising on this account, and their announcements 

will be missed from religious papers 

this season. The advertising pages of the 

book numbers of religious papers this year are 

noticeably meagre judged by the standard of 

such publications established by years of their 

use. Super-cautious publishers who are this year 

advertising at all in religious papers are doing so 

only in such as are backed by denominational 

•publishing houses in which their books are kept 

on sale. 

There are publishers who see a greater need 

for advertising during hard times than in prosperous 

years; who realize that a religious paper 

whose pages are the marketing place of an entire 

denomination, is a better-paying medium for 

them than a paper whose subscribers have not 

been educated and accustomed to look tp its 

columns almost exclusively for information concerning 

new books. There are in this issue of 

the Christian Nation the announcements of a 

goodly number of publishers of this wiser sort 

who will reap the benefit to which their thoughtfulness 

for and confldence in our book-buying 

readers entitles them. 

"THE RETURN OF POIJLYANNA." 

All who have learned to iplay the "Glad Game" 

with Pollyanna will be delighted to learn that 

she has returned, and that Mrs. Porter's sequel 

to Pollyanna, which she has happily entitled "The 

Return of Pollyanna," is to be published at once 

in serial form beginning in The Christian Herald 

of even date with this number of our paper, Nov. 

25, their Thanksgiving number. Nothing which 

this really great religious paper has ipublished in 

years appealed so universally as will the simple 

announcement that Pollyanna, who made her debut 

in the Christian Herald two years ago, is to 

reappear in their ipages, just as we left her at 

the close of Mrs. Porter's story, and that she 

is to remain with us through her young womanhood 

and her courtship. We are passing through 

the most sorrowful days in the world's history. 

Never before was there such need of playing the 

"Glad Game," and Pollyanna has come to the 

kingdom for such a time as this. It is our judgment 

that the Christian Herald's presses will be 

strained to their capacity to supply the world's 

demand to get Pollyanna's message in these days 

of aching hearts. 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. vcl. 61. 

THE CHEISTIAN AND THE BALLOT. 

X ov. 3rd was a general election day throughout 

the country, and the morning's papers 

spread the results before the people. The officials 

chosen will be duly inducted into office 

by various ceremonies, an essential feature of 

every such occasion being the taking of the 

oath of office, which contains the Constitutional 

pledge, whether the office be State or Federal. 

The elector may not have voted for the 

winning candidate, but he has become a member 

of the electoral body, and has given his consent 

to the result, so that the successful candidate 

and he are identified in what the former 

does in the regular discharge of the duties 

of hia office. 

The Constitution is the ordinance of the people 

of the United States, for great purposes indicated 

in the Preamble. It was marred in its 

making by the allowance of the slave trade till 

1808, a trade afterwards declared to be Piracy, 

and by provisions for the rendition of Fugitive 

Slaves within the bounds of the Union, and 

for the enumeration of slaves in the ratio of 

5 for 3 persons in the census for representation. 

The fruit of the Civil War was the 

amendment that abolished slavery. Still the 

Popular Will is the sole standard, Eeligion is 

explicitly excluded. 

The Covenant of this Church in 1871 contains 

this obligation: 

"We take ourselves sacredly bound to regulate 

all our civil relations, attachments, professions 

and civil deportment, by our allegiance 

and loyalty to the Lord, our King, Lawgiver 

and Judge." Hence our members do not 

vote for public officials. But is there anything 

in the Covenanter obligation we have quoted 

that should distinguish one Christian from another 

Christian Consider the words of the 

Apostle Paul when he stood on Mars' Hill and 

addressed the Grecian philosophers as to God, 

and added: 

"He hath appointed a day, in the which he 

will judge the world in righteousness, by that 

man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath 

given assurance unto all men, in that he hath 

raised him from the dead." (Acts 17:31.) 

Again the same Apostle wrote to the Christians 

in Corinth: 

"We must all appear before the judgment 

seat of Christ; that every one may receive the 

things done in his body, according to that he 

hath done, whether it be good or bad." (3 Coiinthians 

5 :10.) 

These are two very definite statements os 

to the accountability of men to Christ. There 

is no way of escaping this giving of account. 

The Lord Jesus rose from the dead, as Paul 

declares, and is the Judge. Wherein the Popular 

Will is not his will, and wherein it is his 

will, this reigning Lord clearly discerns and 

marks. 

How necessary that the Constitution be 

brought into consistence with the verities by 

an acknowledgment of the Governor of the 

Nations, ordained of God, "The Father judgeth 

no man, but liath committed all ju-dgnient 

unto the Son; that all men should honor the 

Son, even as they honor the Father." (John 5: 

22, 23.) 

The Chronicle, a monthly publication of the 

Protestant Episcopal Church, quotes the Catholic 

Citizen of August 15, 1914, as follows: 

"What more natural after the defeat of 

Italy, for the conquering nations to give Rome 

and a small strip of seashore to the Holy See 

It would punish Italy and at the same time 

please millions of Austrian and German Catholics. 

The Kaiser would become a hero with 

the Center party, whose aid and support he 

may need in crushing Socialism. He might 

also consider that this stroke would win favor 

for Germany throughout the Catholic world, 

and help to make permanent the new map of 

Europe drawn by the German sword.'' 

THE 

FINANCIAL SIDE OF TITHING. 

By Thomas Kane. 

Are there not practical, financial and business 

reasons for the fact that tithing pays the 

tither in temporal prosperity We all understand 

and are influenced by illustrations more 

than by arguments. 

longer. 

Also we remember them 

Is not the following an almost exact illustration 

of the relation we occupy toward our 

Heavenly Father in the matter of what we 

call our worldly possessions 

Suppose my banker lends me $5000.00 on 

condition that I pay him every year ten per 

cent of all the profits I make by the use of it. 

Not ten per ,cent of the capital, which would 

be $500.00, but ten per cent of the profits 

whether they be little or much. If I make 

$500.00, I would owe my banker $50.00. If 

I make $1000.00 I would owe him $100.00. If 

he should lend me $10,000 and I make 

$2000.00 by the use of it, I would owe him 

$200.00. The same proportion, of course, would 

hold for larger or smaller profits on the borrowed 

capital. 

Suppose my banker had a large number of 

people at work for him, people I know, or 

know of, and I also know how faithfully they 

serve him. Suppose these people are dependent 

for their support, their daily bread, upon 

the wages they receive from the banker or 

through his agents. Suppose that besides 

these workers for the banker there are many 

sick people, poor people, and people in distress 

in all of whose "welfare and happiness he 

is deeply interested. 

Suppose my banker tells me that while he 

continues to lend me the principal, I need n



judgment in giving the money I owe to him 

where it will do the most good. 

Suppose further that he requires that I keep 

an account of what I give to these different 

people and causes in which he is interested so 

as to be sure that I am paying ten per cent I 

owe to him from year to year. 

Suppose my banker learns that I am wisely 

using the ten per cent, his share of the 

profits I make on the capital he furnishes 

me, that I am using good judgment in distributing 

it among his workers who have no 

other means of support, and that I am helping 

to make comfortable and happy those poor 

and less fortunate people in whom he is interested; 

is it not reasonable to suppose that 

he would be willing to lend me more capital 

on the same terms 

Now is there anything unreasonable or hard 

to understand in this illustration Does it 

not almost exactly illustrate God's method of 

dealing with us in His law of the tithe If it 

does, is there anything surprising, anything 

unnatural in the amply demonstrated fact 

that tithing pays the tither in temporal prosperity 

Would it not be unnatural if the results 

were otherwise 

Again I ask, is not the above illustration 

fair Does not God furnish us with all the 

capital we have; be it brains, money, physical 

strength, in short, with everything by the use 

of whieh we can make money All he asks is 

that we recognize in a practical way his ownership 

of our working capital whatever it may 

be by contributing ten per cent of whatever 

we make by the use of it to the world's betterment; 

in other words, to the building up of 

Christ's Kingdom in the earth, using our 0"wn 

best judgment as faithful stewards in the selection 

of objects where our gifts will do the 

most good. 

The illustration is equally pertinent if, instead 

of using my individual judgment in selecting 

the objects and persons to whom I give 

my banker's share of the profits, I join with 

others to whom he has loaned working capital 

on the same terms, and, after taking counsel 

together, we agree to combine what we owe 

and give it to such persons and objects as in our 

united judgment would most please our banker. 

This is precisely what we do in the 

churches of which we are members. 

Evanston, 111. 

REVENGE. 

Shutting its eyes to what has been done by 

German arms in Belgium, a well known German 

paper thus speaks of the loosening of Germany's 

bold in China: 

Amsterdam, Nov. 8.—The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger, 

commenting on th© German defeat at Tsing- 

Tau, says: "Germans "will never forget the heroic 

fighting at Kiao-Chow and those who defended 

the colony. Never shall we forget the brutal violence 

of the yellow robbers nor England, who instigated 

them. We know that we cannot settle 

our account with Japan at present, for years she 

will enjoy her booty. Our mills will grind slowly, 

hut even if years should pass before the right 

moment comes at last, then a shout of joy will 

resound through Germany. Woe to you, Nippon!" 

THE ULSTER PROBLEM. 

ROME'S PERFIDY—III. 

By R. Holmes, Ballymoney, Ireland. 

The threatened betrayal of Irish Protestants 

and also of the Protestantism of the nation; the 

organizing and equipping of the Ulster Volunteer 

Force to resist the rule or misrule of a Dublin 

Parliament (should it ever see the light) which 

would be controlled by the despot in the Vatican, 

were clouds of ominous Import. Mr. Asquith was 

now face to face with two big questions. Civil 

war was inevitable. Mr. Asquith must either 

break his sinful promise to Mr. Redmond or sacrifice 

Ulster. 

"The Plot That Failed." 

When the crisis had reached such an acute 

stage one would have thought that ministers 

should have been making a supreme effort to devise 

an honorable scheme by which civil war 

with all its horrors might be averted, but instead 

of this, they hatched a plot under cover of secrecy—whence 

all the works of darkness emanate— 

for the subjugation of Ulster Protestants, 

the primary objective being the crushing of the 

' V. F. But for th» fact that General Gough, 

a highly esteemed officer, had sufficient Protestant 

blood in his veins to prevent him from tarnishing 

his honor by becoming a party to the 

cruel outrage, Ulster would have been drenched 

with blood. Under God he saved the situation 

and the British army and navy from perpetrating 

upon a law-abiding people one of the foulest of 

crimes. Of course the Government made an inglorious 

attempt to explain away the diabolical 

plot. Notwithstanding a series of denials and 

Mr. Asquith's acknowledged ability "to make the 

worse appear the better reason," the crime was 

fastened on its perpetrators by most coDclusive 

circustantial and documentary evidence. An episode 

of this kind shows the absolute madness of 

Protestant Britain conceding places of power and 

trust to men who owe their firstallegiance to a 

foreign potentate, for if a Papist had been in 

command of his Majesty's forces at the Curragh, 

we can imagine with what fiendish glee ho 

would have marched to the slaughter. 

Then, presumably to divert public attention 

from the inhuman conspiracy, and the shameful 

prevarications of members of the government, a 

labored effort was made by Mr. Asquith and a 

few of his colleagues to at least appear conciliatory. 

When Mr. Asquith realized that nobody believed 

in his sham "Safeguards"—and indeed he 

must have ceased to believe in them himself, fohe 

quietly dropped the bombastic rhetoric in 

which he was wont to indulge regarding their 

merits, and promised an amending scheme which 

was supposed to give great concessions to Ulster. 

By this amendment any county or county borough 

was to have the option of voting itself out 

of the jurisdiction of the proposed Irish Parliament 

for a term of six years—and this was 

blazed over the whole world as a tremendous 

concession. In the city of Derry for example, 

property and all the leading industries, save the 

demoralizing liquor traffic, the pet preserve of 

the Romanists, are owned and controlled by 

Protestants. But as Romanists are in a small 

majority in the city, Derry could not have been 

excluded from the scope of the Home Rule Act. 

Besides the proposal was not only no concession 

whatever, but a positive insult. In Sir Edward 

Carson's terse retort on the spur of the moment, 

"It was a sentence of death with a stay of execution 

for six years." 

Although Mr. Asquith proclaimed war on the 

House of Lords immediately after he came to 

the helm, for reasons best known to himself, his 

government introduced the Amending Bill in the 

House of Lords, not in the House of Commons. 

This proceedure was without precedent, as all 

the measures of importance are introduced in the 

popular chamber. Let it be understood I hold 

no brief for the House of Lords. Their Lordships, 

however, had the undoubted right to amend 

the bill, and this right they exercised. Accordingly, 

when the bill left the upper chamber it 

was a workable measure, what the original was 

not. 

The Premier had promised that the Home Rule 

bill and the Amending bill would be carried to 

the Statute book together. On the amending bi'l 

being brought down from the Lords to the Commons, 

a deadlock ensued. Mr. John Redmond, 

the Prime Minister's master, would not permit 

him to proceed with the Amending bill as :t 

came from the Lords, and the Oppossition would 

accept of nothing less and nothing else. His 

Majesty came to the rescue and summoned a conference 

at Buckingham Palace, but like most 

royal conferences, it proved abortive. 

When the European explosion took place, the 

prison house in which Mr. Redmond had incarcerated 

Mr. Asquith, shook from top to bottom, 

the heavy gates swung open, the iron chains 

fell instananeoustly to the ground and the Prime 

Minister came forth clothed in his right mind. 

For the firsttime since he became the firstminister 

of the Crown, he rose to the heights of a 

British Statesman. He faced the alaming situation 

with courage and determination. He appealed 

for an armstice until the war would be at an 

end, solemnly promising that neither party would 

reap any political advantage from the cessation 

of hostilities. The Opposition responded with 

whole-hearted loyalty to these overtures, and no 

section of the British people displayed such leaihearted 

concern for the safety of the empire 

as those against whom the diabolical plot was 

laid in last March. "O'ith rare enthusiasm Ulster 

Volunteers enlisted and continued to enlist for 

the front, while notwithstanding his fluent 

speeches, Mr. Redmond's success in enticing Nationalists 

to enter the army has not been remarkable—in 

fact, his efforts, whether sincere or insincere, 

have been a failure. 

It should not be overlooked In fairness to the 

much defamed Sir Edward Carson, that the 

moment the war broke out he offered the U. V. 

F. for the defence of the Empire. After a few 

day's deliberation, Mr. Redmond offered the Irish 

Nationalist Volunteers for the defence of Ireland. 

His grandiloquent speech in the House of Commons 

making this offer so bewitched every 

gullible section of the Protestants of these realms 

that they seemed with one voice to exclaim, 

"Great is Redmond of the Fenians; it is the voice 

of a God and not of a man." Notwithstanding his 

rhetorical flourishes and high-sounding phrases, 

the speech meant nothing. 

When Mr. Asquith found the ranks of the loyal 

Opposition greatly depleted by the absence of 

well-nigh four score members who had manfully 

rushed to the firingline, with a turpitude that 

fortunately is rare in violation of his solemn engagement, 

he presented the Home Rule Bill without 

the Amending Bill to his Majesty for the 

Royal Assent. A suspensory Act hanging up the 

Home Rule Act until the termination of the war 

was also passed. 

TO A THISTLE. 

You're scentless and you're rather cruel, too. 

But, ah! the warm-hued purple heart of you. 

That dominates the rough and barren field 

Like some great king of men whose power can 

wield 

A sceptre over those the lesser brew! 

One plucks you with discretion, yet one hastes 

To place you in the forefront of a room. 

For you have grown to glorify the wastes 

And show the desert places how to bloom! 

—Edna B. Jlead, in the Xew York Times.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF SEATTLE CONGRE Oakland, Cal., who preached for them several 

GATION. 

Sabbaths. Tradition has it also, that near about 

By Rev. T. M. Slater. 

this time. Rev. J. L. McCartney visited this colony 

and preached at least one Sabbath. But 

The possibility of a Covenanter Church in Seattle 

long before the visit of any minister or the coming 

of any missionary, these families were doing 

was considered long before it was undertaken. As 

early as 1871, immediately after the signing of a work upon which the Divine Blessing rested. 

the Covenant, Rev. D. C. Martin was appointed They were holding society meetings, conducting 

by the Central Board of Missions to visit the a prosperous Sabbath School, and formed the 

Pacific Coast with a view to locating those of 

neucleus of a congregation. So that if we wish to 

explore the head-waters of our life stream, we 

our people who had drifted westward, and if 

must leave the hurry and bustle and noise ot 

possible, collect them together and organize them paved streets and seek the quiet and restful se 

into congregations. At that time Seattle was 

not considered a promising field. With reference 

to his impressions. Dr. Martin has recently written 

me as follows: "I preached my first sermon 

in Sacramento. Spent two months in California 

visiting every Covenanter I could hear of, preaching 

almost every Sabbath. Thence went to 

Oregon, spending about three months, and found 

a number of persons who had once been Covenanters. 

There I bought a horse, and Rev. Stewart, 

then of the U. P. Church, and I drove from 

Salem, Oregon, to Olympia, Washington, then a 

Territory. A Mr. James Patterson, once a Covenanter, 

entertained us kindly. Thence we took a 

Puget Sound steamer for Vancouver Island, stopping 

on our way to Seattle, but only long enough 

for the boat to "coal." At that time there were 

no Covenanters there, and very little else of any 

consequence. The principal industry was a saw 

mill and coal. It did not then look to me as 

though it would ever amount to much. 

To those familiar with the marvellous development 

of this place since that time, and who ha^^'e 

always been boosters, it may seem incredible, if 

not amusing, that any one could at any time have 

entertained such thoughts of us. But the muchtalked-of 

"Seattle spirit" has not always been 

either humble or modest. And if in any degree 

the spirit of boastfulness or pride has in the past 

entered into our life as a church, or should manifest 

itself now, let us obey the old Prophet's 

command to look unto the rock whence we were 

hewn aiid to the hole of the pit whence we were 

digged, and remember that all that has been accomplished 

among us as a church is wholly the 

work of God, and much of it contrary to the expectations 

of men. The work was undertaken 

with grave doubts of its success. Even down to 

the time of the appointment of the firstmissionary 

to labor in this field some of the wisest and 

best men in our church saw little promise here. 

After his appointment in September, 1888, Rev. 

S. Dell Johnston has said: "I met with the Board 

at its October meeting in Pittsburg and asked for 

instructions. The Board seemed to have very 

little hope of success, but made the appointment 

at the urgent request of some members of the 

church then living in the west. Dr. Willson relarked 

in a hopeless way, 'You are going out 

there just like Paul; if you can do anything, why 

do it.' They thought Seattle was away out among 

the Indians and would never be more than an 

Indian Mission." 

Strictly speaking, our work in Seattle had its 

beginning outside of the city limits. In Glasgow's 

History of the Reformed Presbyterian 

Church it is stated that in 1885, two families of 

Covenanters from Lake Reno, Minn., settled in 

the vicinity of Sunnyside and Kent, and that two 

years later they were joined by Dr. W. H. Ewing 

from Round Prairie, Minn.; that in October, 18S7, 

they were visited by Rev. N. R. Johnston ol 

clusion of the country. About fifteen miles 

south of the city, following the paths that lead 

through great forests and cultivated fields, we 

come to a spot where, until a few years ago, 

stood a little log school-house in which, for the 

first time in Washington, God was worshipped 

according to the forms of the Covenanter Church. 

Our work at Sunnydale was under the leadership 

of Mr. David Elsey, to whom must be conceded 

the title of Pioneer Covenanter in this 

part of the country. If others were here before 

him, they seem to have come and gone without 

letting anyone know what they believed, or ct 

least they seem to have made no effort to establish 

our Cause or to plant the standards of the 

Church. The evidence that Mr. Elsey endeavored 

at that time to serve the cause of the Covenant, 

is seen in that he not only organized the Sabba*h 

School already referred to, but secured the adoption 

of the Psalms in its worship. Nor was this 

done without opposition in a community where 

those of different faiths, or of no faith, were 

brought together in a union service, and where 

the friends of the Psalms were few. After the 

work had become established, an effort was made 

to displace the Psalms, and the sentiment in favor 

of the hymns becoming aggressive, Mr. Elsey 

had to choose between giving up his convictions, 

or giving up his position as Superintendent. He 

chose to do the latter, and the attempt was made 

to carry on the work without his leadership. In 

a short time, however, he was requested to resume 

his old place with the liberty of using whatever 

forms of worship were in keeping with his 

sense of right, and the Psalms have been sung 

in Washington ever since. 

We believe this incident is worthy of commemoration 

and of mention at this time, not 

alone to give honor to the man • of whom it Is 

corded, but because it was a crisis in the history 

of our testimony. But for that faithful stand 

taken by the Covenanters in the woods, thero 

might never have been a Covenanter Church on 

this public street. It illustrates that spirit of 

steadfastness to principle and loyalty to conviction 

which has made the Covenanter Church 

what she is, and without which no Covenanter 

can hope to propagate his religion, or long keep 

it within his own heart. And if we who are the 

present members of this congregation ever yield 

to the temptation to violate this principle of our 

testimony—and I do not deny that the temptation 

to do so may seem at times to be overwhelmingly 

strong; yet if we do thus yield, we 

will, to say the least, be disregarding the example 

of those who have gone before us, and 

who through their faithfulness have transmitted 

this testimony to us. 

A MESSAGE TO THE NATIONS. 

Rev. S. B. Houston. 

The great Prophet in the word brings a message 

to the individual. This every Christian believes. 

But multitudes of Christians never so 

much as dream that God in the word has a message 

for nations. Nations often walk in darkness 

and finally under some sweeping judgment 

of Providence go down to the grave. The shores 

of time are strewn with the wrecks of kingdoms 

and empires. 

Is our own nation, that has had splendid opportunities 

of getting light and wisdom, in any 

danger Have we not many times been scourged 

in parts of the land by fire and floodand 

storm. Did we not, in the sixties, receive a baptism 

of blood for a national sin Is not the national 

government today inviting more judgments 

from heaven by immoral legislation. Sabbath 

desecration, the nefarious liquor traffic and by 

official encouragement given to Roman Catholic- 

'ism—the inveterate and deadly enemy of all order 

and purity. What is the government doing towards 

getting itself upon a solid basis Why 

does it not make a league with the King of Heav. 

en, the Ruler of Nations, and take refuge under 

the wings of the Almighty 

How deplorable and pitiable the condition of 

the nations of Europe! Millions of men arrayed 

in solid phalanx against one another, fighting 

with the desperation of tigers. They have failed 

to honor the Lord by not rendering service to 

His church, and He is despoiling them of their 

possessions and is letting them waste their 

strength in devouring one another. What the 

end of this unprecedented war will be, no seer 

has divined. 

The present distress of the nations of the old 

world has its lessons for our country and others. 

Will they learn the lesson Will they heed the 

warning of Providence Will they kiss the Son 

•The nation and kingdom that will not serve 

thee (the Church) shall perish; yea, those nations 

shall utterly perish." 

IT IS GOOD TO BE LIVING, AND LIVING IN 

AMERICA. 

Por more than a quarter of a century the 

Thanksgiving Number of the Christian Nation 

has been a fixed and appreciated institution, not 

alone in the church which it represents, but 

among national and International advertisers. 

For most of twenty-flve years Pears' Soap has 

had some striking picture advertisement on the 

outside cover page; but this year, because of tha 

war, the American public wUl miss the Thanksgiving 

greeting of this familiar friend. We have 

been wont to say that, it is great to be living in 

these days; but how much greater and grander 

it is, not only to be living, but living in America. 

It is not any longer a mooted question; all '"oe 

world is willing to say that America is the greatest 

nation on earth. This is so because all the 

races of man are in this country enabled to develop 

the best that is in them; and character 

shows itself in institutions, in government, in 

commerce, in trade, and in the provisions made 

for promoting and safe-guarding material interests, 

prosperity in which means so much in developing 

self-reliant and contented hearts. The 

American family and home and business have 

come into their own. The spirit is seen in the 

spontaneous birth of happy epigrams, as "Made 

in America," " Safety First," etc. Our railroads, 

our hotels, and all sorts of public utility companies, 

satisfy us and with their excellences 

surprise visitors from other countries. Travel 

has been robbed of its tiresomeness and has become 

il luxury; the dread of leaving a dependent 

family has been supplanted by confidence in sane 

and safe life insurance laws; and a man of large 

affairs said only recently that even the fear of 

disaster by fire had been abolished by the 

methods of great fire insurance companies like 

the Aetna of Hartford. It is at once a blessed 

ness and an opportunity to be living in such 

country—a blessedness in enjoying the flruitof f 

great nation's accomplishments, and an opportunity 

to live so worthily of our privileges that 

we will have a share in the advancement of 

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November 25, 1914. A FAMILY PAPER. II 

Inthe S a b b a t h 

School 


Lesson XI. December 13, 1914. 

THE GREAT COMMISSION. 

Golden Text—Lo, I am with you always, even 

unto the end of the world.—Matt. 28:20. 

Lesson Text—Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 24:36-49. 

Time—April and May, A. D. 30. 

Suitable Psalms—72, 67, 22, 98. 

Exposition—The Imperator, one of the great 

modern ships of the world, recently took her 

maiden trip. As she sailed proudly into port at 

the end of her first voyage over the waves, hundreds 

of eyes read the device inscribed on her 

prow, "My field,the world." 

These words told of a great ambition that had 

inspired her builders and the ship that steamed 

so proudly into port and proven herself worthy 

of it She had conquered the ocean and made 

it her servant to carry her around the world. 

The Master Builder in heaven has come inio 

this world and has built him a ship. His ship 

is the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus Christ is the 

•Captain. His Spirit is the ipilot guiding the ship 

here and there accordng to his orders. His people 

are the sailors—the firemen, the engineers., 

the deck hands, the stewards, the cooks, the lookouts, 

the wireless operators and all the rest who 

are found on one of those great ships that plow 

the mighty deep. The Kingdom of Heaven is 

the Master Builder's vessel and he built it with 

a great ambition in his heart, for on the prov 

of his ship are inscribed the words where every 

one may read, "The fieldis the world." 

My friends, what is your position on ship 

board The Kingdom of Heaven carries many 

thousands of hands and they each one have a 

position to flll. 'What is your position on the 

Kingdom of Heaven Have you one at all Are 

you drawing your pay, the commendation of Jesus 

Christ Are you helping to make the ship fulfll 

the great ambition of her builder—to conquer the 

ocean of men and make that great multitude her 

servant to carry her around the world 

Christ does not make any distinction in his 

call, but there is one thing certain. There are 

no shanghaid sailors on board. His fieldis the 

world. This is as much a part of the world as 

China or Syria. We must remember, however, 

that China and Syria are just as much a part of 

the world as this land or our own comimunity. The 

command is to go, and that word "go" is the 

word that you cannot escape from if you are to 

have a place in the kingdom of heaven. 

So many times we speak or hear of the question 

whether we ought to go or not, as though all 

of life so far had been spent sitting still and as 

though the rest of a 'Christian life might be spent 

that way too. But if a person is to be a follower 

of Christ there is no question whether he will 

like buying a ticket in the station. Those around 

cannot tell you how far you will have to go to 

get there, for they do not know where you are going. 

But you can be sure of one thing. There 

will always be a GO connected with the call. 

What things go together to make an imperative 

call 

One thing is the honor of Jesus Christ. Christ 

has made his plan for bringing the world to himself. 

Part of that plan is that his people shall 

be the messengers to carry the offer of salvation. 

There is no other way for the loffer to reach men 

as things stand and for the honor of our Lord 

we ought not to fail him. There are miUions 

and millions still living in the darkness and degradation 

of heathenism. Christ has given his 

word that these nations and peoples shall hear 

the gospel. Are you going to let the devils sit 

by and laugh because Christ's work has not been 

effective enough in his people to lead them to 

do his bidding 

Another thing that would come in to make up a 

personal call to you would be the actual 'hearing 

ot the call. Paul heard his call in the vision 

and it was just as real to him as God's voice was 

to Samuel. 

How is it with you Have you not read the 

call time after time in the papers Have you 

not been told by those who have seen the need 

that Christ is needing you there. Do these calls 

apply to you or have you been vaccinated in 

some mysterious way so that you are immune 

from responsibility 

There are many such calls to all parts of the 

worid, your own door yard included, and you 

can iiot obey them all. But they are all meant 

for you in this way that they all blend together 

to make a loud call to GO into Christ's work 

somewhere. Other things may help to decide 

which direction and how far, but the call to go 

is without question. 

Another thing that would come in to make up 

your call would be the needs of the people there. 

Or perhaps we ought to say just the needs of 

others, wherever they may be. 

There is so much to be known these days 

about the need that you can find it for yourselves. 

But without any other information it is enough 

to say that there are millions without Christ and 

there are thousands near us who have heard but 

who have not learned to take him as a Savior in 

all the troubles and sorrows and duties of life. 

Another thing that would come in to make up 

in the world have been forced on men by the 

working of the inward spirit. 

The Master is come and calleth for thee. How 

is it with you Is Christ calling to your soul to 

come after nim You may be sure that he is and 

the thing for all wise children to do is to arise 

and GO. 

There are two statements that I have heard 

and they seem opposite to each other, but they 

are both true. They are statements of the same 

thing from different standpoints. They are these. 

No one should go to be a foreign missionary if 

he can be satisfied to remain at home. The other 

is. No one has a right to be at home unless he 

can give proof that God does not want him in the 

foreign field. 

Now the last thing is. What are you going to 

do about it You are not too young. You are not 

too old. You are not too inexperienced. You are 

not too busy. You are not too much afraid. You 

are not too sick. You are not too araibltious. 

There are no other calls that can take a first 

place. None of these things count. Some might 

keep you out of the foreign field. Some might 

keep you out of the home field. Some of these 

things might conflne your work to particular 

lines, Lesson but XI. no one or all of them December will count 13, as 1914. an 

excuse with LESSON God to FOR keep THE you CHILDREN. 

from being a missionary. 

Whether By Anna you Pritchard go to the George. foreign fieldor 

to a friend THE or to GREAT God in COMMISSION. 

prayer, every person to 

be a true Matt. Christian 28:16-20; HAS Luke TO GO! 24:36-49. 

Eleanor, what sea did Jesus love so well "The 

Sea of Galilee." Twice after Jesus rose from the 

dead he was seen by his friends in Galilee right 

near this beautiful sea. 

On the table sink this pan of water in the 

sand for the Sea of Galilee, and pile the sand 

around it for the mountains. Use this half of 

a walnut shell for a fishingboat. 

You remember, the angel told the women: "He 

goeth before you into Galilee." And Jesus said, 

"Tell my brethren that they go into Galilse." So 

after Jesus had been seen the firstsix times in 

and around Jerusalem, the disciples start for 

Galilee. The Passover is over in Jerusalem and 

many people are walking back to Galilee and to 

the cities along the road in that direction. These 

sticks are all the people going home after the 

Passover. As the disciples and the women hurry 

along, they separate and mix in the crowd. When 

they meet other friends of Jesus do you suppose 

they tell about his resurrection, Grace Yes, and 

that they are on the way to meet him in Gall- 

your call would be the Great Commission. This lee. But, do the others want to go too "Yes.' 

is always spoken of in a Missionary sermon and Nothing would keep them back. Who are some 

there is no need to say that we are bound to take of them, Mary "Mary and Martha and Lazarus." 

Christ at his word. He gave the commission to "Bartimaeus." "The leper." "Jairus' daughter." 

his own and made no exception when he gave it. Here come the crowd toward the mountain in 

So many seem to think that because only a Galilee. They do not know just when Jesus will 

very small proportion can go to be foreign missionaries 

meet them there, but they want to be in time so 

that the Great 'Commission applies to as not to miss him. 

only a few. That is not true. It applies to every One night while they are waiting, Peter says 

go or not. ORGANIC The only question that INDIVIDUALITY could come person who accepts Christ. ai\d If you SOCIALITY 

are not a missionary 

of Christ in vpliatever station or work' you others reply, "We also go with thee." So seven 

to some of the disciples, STRUCTURAL 

"I go afishing." The 

is WHERE he will go. The call may not take 

you far. With a mother it inay take her no farther 

than to the bedroom to talk to her child Lord and Savior. 

ing a big fish net, go out in this boat. They are 

may be then 

characteri:ze 

you are guilty of disobedience 

the 

to your of them come down tho mountain side and tak 

before C Ohe Rgoes Rto Esleep. S PIt may O Ntake D a Eparent 

N C E Another thing C Othat U would R S go Eto S make up Oa call F B I B L E S T U D Y 

into tihe inner room to the place of prayer. It for you would the working of God's Spirit in 

may conducted take one to under the desk the to write personal a letter. direction It of Dr. Wilbert W. White, President of the Bible Teachers' Training 

your heart. All these other things mean nothing 

if there is 

may School, take you New to a York. friend or They schoolmate. form It a- department of 

not 

the 

the working 

School's 

of 

work. 

his Spirit in 

may take INDIVIDUALITY you to a Mission Sabbath in School. the student It your heart is recognized to be a propeller and from developed within. Many by the method. There is individuality in 

may every take assignment. 

you to the ends The of the student earth. is It led is to of think the great and things to interpret that have been for himself, accomplished rather than to receive the instructor's 

views. Only thus can one come to teach with authority. 

SOCIALITY is present in the plan for study by groups, where such is desired. A group receives assignments 

and sends reports through its secretary. 

Write for circular giving full particulars. 

Address, Correspondence Department, 

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SPIRITUAL 541 Liexington Avenue, New York. PRACTICAL

1^ THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. fit 

not so far away but that they can 

see Jesus if he should meet with tho 

others on the mountain. All night 

they fish but catch nothing. In the 

morning they are cold and hungry 

and tired. They look toward shore 

and see a man standing but do not 

know who he is. "Children, have ye 

any meat," he calls. "No." "Cast 

the net on the right side of the ship, 

and ye shaU find." The disciples do 

as he says, and now they cannot 

pull in the net it is so full of fish. 

John turns to Peter and says, "It is 

the Lord." They are not very far 

from land, so Peter jumps right into 

the sea and makes for shore as fast 

as he can. He cannot wait for the 

boat. The others come dragging the 

net after them. Jesus has their 

breakfast ready, fish laid on a fireof 

coals, and bread. Jesus always does 

the kindest things for those who love 

him. 

Alvin, do you think Peter's heart is 

still sore from the time he betrayed 

Jesus "Yes, he is sorry and wants 

to be forgiven." After breakfast 

Jesus says to him, "Simon, son of 

Jonas, lovest thou me more than 

these" Peter answers, "Yea, Lord; 

thou knowest that I love thee." 

"Feed my lambs," says Jesus. The 

second time Jesus says, "Simon, son 

of Jonas, lovest thou me" ''Yea, 

Lord; thou knowest that I,love thee," 

Peter replies. This time Jesus says, 

"Feed my sheep." Again the third 

time Jesus says, 'Simon, son of 

Jonas, lovest thou me" Peter is 

grieved because Jesus has asked him 

three times, but Jesus wants to make 

sure of his love and wants him to 

know that he is forgiven. Peter answers, 

"Lord, thou knowest all 

things; thou knowest that I love 

thee." Jesus says, "Feed my sheep." 

Peter is fully forgiven and restored 

now, and what Jesus asks him to do 

he asks us—to tell other people aU 

about God and his great love. 

Another day aU the disciples and 

a great number of Jesus' friends—five 

hundred in all—are gathered on this 

mountain. Here are the disciples. 

Here is the son of the widow of Nain. 

Here is the man who had the palsy, 

and the boy who gave Jesus his 

lunch and those others whom the 

disciples met on the road. Suddenly 

Jesus is standing among them, and 

they all worship him. Jesus says to 

them-. "All power is given unto me," 

not only in heaven, but also on earth, 

every kind of power. Jesus is' head 

over all people and every nation. And 

now he tells them and us what to do 

"Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations." 

WiU it be easy to go among 

Jesus' enemies and tell about Jesus, 

George "No, they might get kiUed." 

So Jesus promises. "Lo, I am 

with you always, even unto the end 

of the world." How many of you wiU 

be missionaries for Jesus 


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13 

A SCHOO'L THAT IS SUPPLYING A of the faculty are also in constant 

GREAT NEED demand at reUgious conventions, con- 

. „ fant wiiicv, challPTiireq at- Terences, prominent institutions of 

Here is a fact which challenges at ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ churches, etc. It is 

V3= %l 

tention: WMle falling off m attend- not possible to respond to aU these 

ance at educational institutions may invitations; nevertheless, as far as is 

hA expected in such times as these, consistent with their work at the 

L Bible Teachers' Training School, ^f°°\ ^^f'o^s members of the staff 

N O A L U M 

the Bl Die iBdi-uc s . Qj instructors conduct conferences, 

541 Lexington avenue. New l:oi-k, âke addresses or deUver lectures in 

opened this faU with the largest num- different parts of the country. Dr. 

ber of students in its history. There White has in this way responded to 

,r,i.t he something unusual about any ^^^lls from Princeton and elsewhere R O Y A L B A K I N G P O W D E R 

must oe !>" s several times this term. iJIiss Palmer 

educational mstitutaon that can make ^^ ^j^^ department of the English Bi- 

Mcli progress as this one has made ble and Sociology, has also been at 

m 

i 

m less than fifteen years. The best Bryn ilawr, while Dean Marquess the value of the work done here has 

ovtilanation is that a school with such lately accepted an invitation to preach 

To steal me from my little bed. 

always formed one ot the most sofid 

., ^ ,, o„ ^=ttaMi=>,oH 1,1 tho ^^ ^"^^ church attended by President 

Leaving her Changeling there, instead. 

endorsements that the principles and 

a record has been esttablished m the ^.^^^^ j^ Washington. 

method of the School have had. The 

^ still further evidence of the de- 

School is not especially 

presence of a distinct need and at an 

opportune time. mands upon this School for leader- 

It was in fact a distinct recogni- ship in religious matters ihas resulted 

tion of the urgent need of more di- recently in the establishment of an 

tion 01 LUB U15C u 

entirely new department. For years 

rect and thorough knowledge of the pj.. White has been importuned to 

Bible and abiUty to use it effectively open a department of Bible study by 

that led Dr White to undertake the correspondence. He has until the presestablishment 

of an institution which ""f ".^êjefused to undertake this 

ebwuiiou u ... ,. I, J step, m the belief that it would not 

should apply the principles he had ^^ ^^^ ^^^jj ,^^ ^^^^^ gg^ j^jg ^^^y 

oome to reaUze as essential to prer clear to organize such work so that 

committed 

to the movement for church unity, 

nevertheless, the influence of such an 

institution cannot but make for progress 

in that direction since it stands 

for the conviction that the great need 

of the church universal Is knowledge 

of the Scriptures and that the desired 

unity of Christendom is to 'come not 

merely on lines of sentiment and 

practical work, but in a deeper agreement 

as to the great verities of faith 

paration perience for of eighteen any Christian months work. in It Inidia, upon where the many mission missionaries field itself that ex Yt'''^\°i each student. After long Last 

would meet the individual requirewas 

THE HOMELY GIRL. 

which will follow the earnest study 

of the 

night 

Bible 

I 

together. 

had an awful dream, 

pressed to him- their regret ... that , their thought that the and Bible planning, is the one however, required he And woke up so afraid. 

the study truth of the concernmg Bible had religious been so educa- Iim- j^^g textbook, ^^^ announced the purpose twelve bemg courses to make of 

tion ited was during so the forcibly time brought of their 'home prepar- to Bible the student study so by famiUar correspondence, with its conation 

attention. for their The life work. founding When of this the tents ducted and as a so part capable of the of work interpreting The dreadful threat had made 

Because it seemed a cross old witch 

conhis 

of the 

test school came is directly in practical related experience to his they ex- School. them that He he wUl will have not the be led assistance to turji 

were made to teel that such study of continually his regular to faculty commentaries in handling and this 

was essential and fundamental. It helps work. or One to of the its opinions strong features of others is 

true 

was very 

in reUgious 

apparent 

education 

that what 

generally. 

was when studying the Scriptures or prStrue 

in that mission field must be paring to teach them. 

D O Y O U K N O W 

The School for the past two years 

has published The Bible Magazine, an 

_ interdenominational periodical with 

Hence the foundation of a school wifh 

a BibUo-centric course seemed inevithe 

curriculum of such institutions. 

tablesoonerorlateVif the'sible were an international board of editors. It 

In this school the Bible is the conto 

be restored to its proper place in has met with exceptional favor from 

both the Christian public and press. 

_ Perhaps the reason for the success 

trolling discipline, "other Itudies of the Bible Teachers'Training School 

are not neglected but are made to might be indicated more especially by 

center u'pon the largest knowledge of one outstandmg feature, that is, tê 

the The Bible School and for the Post-graduates greatest effective- and emphasis it puts upon direct study 

ness Special in Study, its use. The The School Bible of Teachers' Theology, 

Training tie the School School School of of Missions, Religious now the subdivided Pedagogy, School The while study over of 300 the more Bible are is elective^ fresh flrs.t- 

It 

of the Bible m the mother tongue. 

for into Bible fivtdistinct Teachers, schools -besides as a follows: strong is hand, probable direct that and no intensive. school anywhere In the 

corns of able lecturers drawn from - offers three years a similar course, amount usually of taken the kind hy 

Sn^nt eûrJhe's and reUgious in- candidates of Bible study for the here ministry, required over in prestitutions, 

there is a regu-lar faculty hours paration of for Bible the study mfrj. are The required, spirit- 

500 

of some twelve people who give their ual atmosphere of the school is most 

entirimro the work" In addition wholesome. „^^=^^. ^-t'hVufhtt 

to the above schools there is a strong ypon ^ê cultivat on of the^lifo that 

find nationals one in in America which the atmosphere is 

All students are required to do auite so stimulating and helpful as 

oractical work in the way of teachins; that which prevaUs-here." 

Bible lass'es, preaching, superintending 

Sabbath Schools, -conducting and international. During the last 

The School is interdenominational 

evangelistic meetings, etc., etc. Within 

recent years the demands upon 24 countries were represented, stu 

academic year 36 denominations aud 

the School'have led to the broaden- dents also coming from. 140 coUeges, 

'"'e- of its influence ,.« and ine work hxieiiBiuii in sev- universities and seminaries. Among 

Department was rstablished'to meet the ^ûdents there^^^^^^^^^^^ 

the demand for the organization of The 

—s could not attend the School °°^P^'iy.l.=^,^'!'°''^tbeforei-n influence of the School in field the 

classes 

-s 

in 

could 

and about 

not attena 

New York 

tne ocnuui 

whose and 

^..".^ 

candidates 

,-c iriflir-nted 

for the fore 

hv 

-n 

the 

field 

fa^t 

-ired to enjoy the study of the mission fleld is indicated by the ta 

Oder members of its faculty, ^hat «i f^J^ll^^'l'^X^Zea as a 

5r there were over 500 people "'='^"7,, tv, m^tiI ir,^ School of The- 

-.... the tuition fee of the Exten- model Ij^ the Nanlan^ Sch^^ 

«ion Department in classes conduct- o'fJ' ^he f°^^,\°J pier ion Memor'a' 

^^ by regular members of the staff of ;^.^,S'=^^^>'„r^/êou Korea 

the School. This work Is making ^'^'^^^ ^gg^^^^.'/^rmifsioTaries to 

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14 THE CHEISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

Y o U n ^ Peooie's Tonic ^^^ ^^^ ^'^^ °'^'' '^^° ^^^^ ^"""^ ^^' ^'^^^S the Jews. This latter field South. The work was not fully es- 

S f ^P^^ fore. For a few dollars, we can ex- ,yas opened in the year 1894 through tablished until 1874, when Lewis 

FOR DBCBMBER 13 ^^°^^ realms whose discovery cost ,, 'L , .t^t^ i^rxi. ti ^ r 4.-x it. „ 

R p A A T T t ^^^î"^' Tyndall, or Stanley hundreds ^^'"'^ '^^^^^ "^ ^^r- ^^^î*^ Metheny. Johnston, licentiate, and Eev. G. M. 

iiy Rev. A. A. Johnston. ^^ thousands of dollars and patient I* i^ called the "Mission of the Cov- Elliott began Mission work in 

Gems from My Reading. Prov. 2: years of toil. The printing press is enant to Israel." At times the work Selma, Ala. We are told that they 

^ Psalm^llf'"Srt'2"'Nr'3l9^°31- ^^^ ^^^ "^^'"^ unlocks the door into in this field has been very encour- opened a school with 14 pupils. In 

4-7. NO. 75; 119: Part 17, No. 338; 33; welurof'^Jhe^prr Each generatTon '^'''^ ^""^ ^^''^ ^^''''' ^'"^ '^'''°''''' *^' ^'''' ^^^^ *^' 

1-4, No. 79; 119: Part 22, No. 347. ca^ n^^, Ijegijj j^ j^g progress, where '^Sing- "^ê believe the mission was shape, property was purchased and 

Parallels: Phil. 4:8; Prov. 23:7; Ps. the last generation left off. ' closed or practically so for a few a congregation was organized. The 

119:18; Deut. 6:7; Jos. 1:8; Jer. 15: gy^ ^jj^t books should we read months for the reason no one seem- work from the first began to movp 

P 3 13 14 P 22 1718 The volumes already published and ed available to take hold of the work forward. Other stations were open- 

^There aê 'few'problems more im- l^dTo'numteftXmXif'sTmany ^^^" ' ^^^^' '''' ' ^'^' "^^ ^'^- "^ '* ^^''''°* ^"'' ^'"^^^ ^'''^ 

portant to young .people than their ^^.^ ^^^^^-^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^y^ ^^^^ ^^^ E. A. Blair was chosen to the field, and East Selma. According to the 

reading. The books we read will de- ^^ ^^^^_ ^^^ ^^g^ choose a few I^ is considered a hard field and ('Continued on page 18.) 

termine our thinking and our think- ^^^^^ masters and make them our why Different reasons may be men- ^^,^,^ ,^ " 

ing will determine our "fe Out of .instant friends. There is firstbi- tioned. One reason is that these WON T MIX. 

nvionln"%ompron7Lfrecre" '^^r'^' "^^ ^^^"^^'^ "^'^^ "' "^^^- People are a foreign people and ^^-^ ^^'^ -^ ^'^^d Health Won't 

environment, companions and recrea- ^j.,, soswell's "life of Johnson," Car- ^ , , . , -r. • • M,-^ 

tions influence us wonderfully, but jyj^.g ^ûdy of Oliver Cromwell. There 'P*'^^ ^ ^^''^^S^ language. It is in Mix. 

only because they affect our thinking, ^re great epics like Milton's "Para- reality. Foreign Mission work - 

which in turn creates our character, ^jg^ ,^^^„ rj,^^^^ are great novels brought home. There are about -^^^ numan stomacn stands mucli 

-Our soul is dyed the color of its ^^^^ ..ês Miserables," "Romola," 100,000 Israelites in the community ''^''''' ^^* '* ""^^ * '•'*" g°°'l 

Thfre'lre two ways in which we "^'}' !• ^"° ''""''" "'""'''' ''"'- ^^^ ^hey know very little about the ^'f^ '^ T'/"V! ^"'^ ^•^• 

there are two ways in which we ^^^•, "Oliver Twist," "Hypatia," and t^ ,. , , ''„, . ^, If you feed right you should feel 

can keep our thought life pure. We ûncle Tom's Cabin." There are won- ^""S^"'^ language. Then agam the ' ^^^ ^ ^^ ' 

can, first, fight off every evil sug- ^grful ,poems which sing themselves Jews have rejected the Messiah, •,'•,, -, , , ,,° 

gestion. We can tear down every ^^^ ûr hearts, "songs immortal as they have disowned Him as the Sa- ,,, ^® ^ ^^""^ ^°^^ ^° ^®*'"*'- 

vile picture from the walls of our im- j^ye, pure as the dew of the morning vior of men who should come into ^^^'^ ^^^ ^ ^®^^® "'='^ 

to're'^'^mTure^VdTaltVthoS '"' '"'"' '' "' '"''''''•" '""^^ ''' ^he world, and therefore they have a "^^^/^ "^°^* 7 ^^^^^^ ^'' ^ ^^to 

eveiy impure and jealous thought t^^^ g^^.g "Crossing the Bar," i i 4. 4. , . • „ gan to suffer after each meal no 

But there is a better way than that •aT^Âc„,r,r.fh'„ -t^,^ tj,,,.,,, tut^.^^,^'- personal, hatetul antagonism for " ^^ , ^.,,, ^ , „ 

T3 , . •, • v.- , ff + Wordsworth s The Happy Warrior, ] ' ° matter how little I ate," says a Den- 

Paul suggests It m his letter to the ^^ Shelley's "An Ode to the West ^he Gospel. We need to remember ' •^ 

Philippians, "Whatsoever things are în^." There Is history and philoso- this Mission in our prayers that the ^'^^^ woman. 

true, whatsoever things are honest, ^^^ pj^gÛy there is the Word of Lord, l^y His Spirit might open the ^®* ^ appetite and the very 

Whatsoever things are just, whatso- God, greater than all, greater in truth eves of this blinded'neoole 

thought) of food grew distasteful, 

ever things are pure, whatsoever ^j^^ puj.ity_ pointing to the paths of " ' ^,. ^r- . mn with the result that I was not nourthings 

are lovely, whatsoever things pâce and righteousness, which tells '^- ^^"^^^^ Mission. This Mis- .^j^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^.^ 

are of good report; if there be any authoritatively of Jesus in whom sion was opened among the Indians ayr r. \ 

viirtue, if there be any praise, think alone is their salvation, the quest of in Oklahoma in tbe year 1889 ,. , ., ^ ^^^ "^^f ^.f ^ !^'^^' 

on these things." It is far better every man. by Eev and Mrs W W Cari "" ^^^^ ^^^^ "'•' 

and easier to have your heart so fill- -^ ' „ • ,, ,' ' own I have also to look out for an 

ed with good things, so that there will D MoPtinCT TontP K ' ^!^''' f f r^ ^^' aged mother. There was no one to 

he no room for the evil, than to be wag- JT itiycr XVlcClUlx 1 UpiC been greatly rewarded. The work ii-, , t_ijij j 

f , 1, +n„ f„ ,...1..= «„t • f 1 • 1 • shoulder my household burdens, and 

mg a continual battle to arlve out ^^^ j^j,^ consisted m reaching out among come what miirht T must hear them 

the bad. An empty garden is an in- ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^ j^^. ^^^ come what might I mu t bear them, 

vitation to the weeds. But fillyour ^J ^^^- ^--*-^- 30uuiein mibsion. -, , , I j. x, about some one With trouble like 

thought me with tne beautiiui nowers Pac,.a(ra,„^+ ' „„„ of 

How wonderful are books! We can ,,. . ' , x- , sit down at the Lord's Table and mcreOiOly snort space 01 

., ^ J ,• f f fv - f f Missions. The question may be ''^^ uowu at tne ijora s laoie ana ,. ^ mvoolf 'i.\noc 

sit down and listen to the scientist ^ •' „„v,n,v,„,„^„„+„ +i,„ .q„„+i ^î-i, o ^^'^^ 1 was again myselt. ftince 

tell us all he knows about stones and asked what is meant by Home Mis- commemorate the death of the Sa- ^^^^ ^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^ .^ 

seeds and birds and stars. We open sion work Our Synod speaks of ;;^7^'°°*^'^^°"^^lP J^ t^^^^' f''^* weight through a summer of hard 

one book and an astronomer tells us, her work among the unsaved as hath the Lord wrought.-' lo know ^,^^j_. ^^^ jgaîjê I am a very diifer- 

"Here is the sum of my fiftyyeais' Foreign and Home Mission work, their lives after conversion, to hear ^r^lpurlid 

study of the sky." Another writer -,.•,,,, , ,, , them nrav one cannot doubt the ^ôman, all due to the splendia 

f „ "TT • fv. A t It is all the same work, the preach- ^'êm praj, one cannot aouot tne » , ^^.ar^Q at„i-o " ATomo rrivon hv 

tells us, "Here is the record of my . „ ' ^ „•„ v -j. j ai, n i j -x looa, trrape-Auts. JName given oy 

, • .-u . X- „ TTr-f,. V. , ino- of the Gosnel sppkino- to Ipad simplicity ot the Gospel and its won- -r, , J: -r. ,., „ •, ,^. 1 

travels in the Arctics." With a book ^^^b ^^ ^"e t-ospei, seeking to leaa f^ -^ ,, , , , Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. 

in one hand we can go from Central men to a knowledge of Christ as derful power over the hearts and ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^.^^^^ ^^^^ ,,^^^ 

Africa to the 'North Pole. We can go their personal Savior, but it is car- hves of men. The Mission has sure- j^^^^ ^^ Wellville " in nkgs "There's 

with Audubon in his travels as he pjgjj on in different lands Home ^y heen blessed by God to these poor ' „ ^ ' ^ ^ ' 

studies birds, with Stanley to Africa ^^.^^.^^ ^^^j^ .^ ^^^^ ^^^^ .^ ^^^^ heathen people. 

' Eve^Ld the above letter A new 

dise. even Peary with Napoleon to We the can golden frozen glean in his tlio North, streets campaigns, experience with .of Para- John with of ^t Selma, tions home of Apache m . special our own and operation 1 land. in j Philadelphia The m, are , loca- iu started the 3. q year o Southern among 1863 .i. that the nj- Mission. Freedmen the - Mission t, It was of was the in interest. are one genuine, appears from true time and full to letterf time. of m human They new

November 25, 1914. A FAMILY PAPET^. 15 


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U»h«b«it. IeO, AUeroMKMUlt. W. noble, Ukeslde Bldg, opiii Chicago Ul the pastor, J. M. Johnston, being absent, 

holding communion services for 

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is enjoying every Sabbath remarkable 

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tho Psalms Tiy the pastor are unusually 

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having thus far adopted the W. C. 

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***iMrs. Anna P. George will re-elected 

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So confident am I that simply wearingit will permanently 

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woman holding the position of a State Address: 

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it £ree, without deposit. When you see your shapeliness 

speedily BURNS retuminjc ieV^ I know you will buy it. 

***The retail shoe business established 

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N A V A R R E 

\ their own homes to ***Some weeks ago the wife and McCAW—BURKHOLDER. 

H O T E L 

learn glO to ©25 a children of Rev. D. B. Elsey, of Content, 

Alberta, were seriously injured 

A pretty wedding was solemnized 

iweek as nurses. Our 

TthAv.atSSthSt 

at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George 

Igraduates number 7,000 in a runaway accident, and we ar3 

H. McCaw, of Hooker, Wednesday, at 

L record unequaled glad to learn that they are now well 

N E W YORK 

' by any institution. along on the way "to complete recovery. 

Eleanor M. McCaw, was united in 

EVERYTHING 

high noon, when their daughter. Miss 

CENTRE OF 

Send for '*How I Became 

a Nurse"—248 ***Rev. T. J. Allen was taken to marriage with Oscar P. Burkholder, ROOM WITH BATH, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 

pages with actual ex the Beaver Valley Hospital, Pa., ob son of Samuel C. Burkholder, of Liberty 

street, Butler. The ring cere 

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periences. 48 illiis. November fifth, and was operated on 

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crated lesson pages/re^ on the ninth at 10 a. m. He is resting 

as well as can be expected, and Johnston, of New Castle, in the pres 

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mony was performed by Rev. S. J. 

R h e u m a to tinq^tirers. 

i m 

EDGAR T, SMITH, Managing Director 

There is a Chautauqua nurse in your vicinity. Ask her 

groom Is employed with the Ziegler 

1 Home Cure Given by One Who Had It may be removed to his home in a ence of about twenty-five guests. The 

about our training. Her address and the above literature 

Printing 'Company of this city. 

In the spring of 1893 I was attacked by week or ten days. 

bride and groom stood under an arch 

will be sent if you will enclose this advertisement. 

Guests at the wedding were: From 


The Chautauqua School of Nursing 

***Rev. James McCune has intimatde 

his acceptance of the call from beautiful bank of fall flowers and fo 

Mrs. Black and son Marcus, Mr. and 

of green foliage and in front of a Butler, S. C. Burkholder, Mr. aiid 


561 nain St. Tbirteenth Year Jamestown N Y. 

tor over three years. I tried remedy after Almonte, Canada, congregation, and liage. The bride, who wore white Mrs. W. C. Burkholder, Mrs. G. M. 

remedy, and doctor after doctor, but such the installation services will likely be voile trimmed in Irish lace, and carried 

a bouquet of white roses, was daughters Mildred and Mary, and Mrs. 

Cyphert, Mrs. John Burkholder and 

relief as I received was only temporary. held some time in December. Mr. 

finally, I found a remedy that cured me McCune is at present at his mother's attended by her sister. Miss Elizabeth 

M'cCaw. who also wore white frew and daughter Sara, ilr. and Mrs. 

Myers; from Renfrew, Mrs. .John Ren 

completely, and it has never returned. I home in Wilkinsburg, Pa., having 

have given it to anumber who were terribly passed through this city last week. ahd carried pink carnations. Wilfred 

Burkholder, brother of the Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Crowe and 

John Crowe and sons Logan and 



***The Ladies' iMissionary Society 

I want every sufferer from any form of 

of Parnassus congregation shipped a groom, acted as best man. At one sons David and John, iMr. and Mrs. 

rlieumatic trouble to try this marvelous 

barrel of canned goods recently to o'clock a bountiful dinner was served. S. R. Crowe; from Hooker, Mrs. J. 

""-power. Don't send a cent; simply the Aged People's Hpme, N. S., Pittsburg. 

The Young Ladles' Missionary known and have many friends who Mrs. John Hanlon and iMisses Edith 

Both young people are favorably H. Cumberland and daughter Lucile, 

•name and address and I will send it free 

ifter you have used it and it has proven Society gave a Mite Social for the will join in congratulations. The and Margaret Brown. 

be that long-looked-for means of curing 

eumatism, you may send the price of it, 

ir, but, understand, I do not want your 

'rue tive Write Isn't Mr. Mark relief . Ihat Jackson today. Pub. H. iless is fair Jackson, thus you Is Syracuse, Why are responsible. 

offered No. perfectly suffer 587A you N any Gurney free Y. satisfied Above longer Bldg., Don't when statement to send delay. posi 

it. 

***Mr. Prank Last and wife, Mrs. 

Grace George Last, are now residing 

at Davis, 'California. (Mr. Last's health 

is much improved. 

***Rev. F. F. Reade, of Second 

New Yorlc congregation, will write 

the Sabbath School Lesson Comments 

for at least six months. 

***The women of the -community at 

Apache, Okla., on Nov. 16 ,prepared 

•comforts and clothing to put in the 

box that is to be sent to Europe for 

those who are left destitute through 

the war. 

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congregation, at the home of Mr. R. 

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This society intends to give a mite 

social once a month this winter, at 

the homes of different members of 

the congregation. 

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IG THE CHRISTIAX NATIOX. Vol. 61. 

PORTLAND, ORBGOX. 

The week of Nov. 1st brought us a 

very encouraging Communion season. 

Rev. P. J. McDonald of Los Angeles, 

assisted, and brought us very helpful 

messages. We greatly enjoyed his 

presence among us. 

Robert Atkinson, ,i years of age, 

sat for the firsttim« at the table of 

the Lord. He came in his wheeled 

chair. 

We are glad to welcome into our 

number. Miss Margaret Robinson, of" 

Allegheny; Miss Jane Robinson of 

Denver, Miss Joey Thomson and Jlr. 

missionary from Syria, who gave us a 

most excellent talk on their work 

there. 

Our L. M. S. met at the home of 

-Mr. John George on last Thursday, 

the meeting was well attended. Officers 

were elected for the ensuing 

year as follows: President, Mrs. Maggie 

Redding; vice president, Eva 

Thompson; 'secretary. Miss Maggie 

Thompson; treasuser. Miss Margaiet 

Perine. 

The wedding bells have been ringing 

in our midst. Miss Annetta 

Thompson, youngest daughter of R. 

G. Thompson, and Mr. Armour Cusac 

were united in marriage October 15, 

by Rev. Scott. 

Also our church jani 

Alexander Thomson of Chicago. tor, Jlr. E. G. Smith, took unto himself 

a wife last week. 

We were very glad to see the face 

of liliss Annie J. Robinson, who arrived 

safely in Portland, Xov. Gth, on 

Mrs. Maggie Redding visited Mr. 

and Mrs. William Johnson, of Jlount 

Vernon, recently. 

furlough from our China Mission. She 

Misses Estella and Zena JIcFarland 

reports all our missionaries on the very pleasantly entertained at their 

field well. 

beautiful home a number of their 

The first wedding In the Portland friends with an elaborate party on 

congregation, occurrea on Oct. 28th, 

Friday evening. 

JIaster Glenn Thompson is ill with 

when Mr. James ,S. Kerr, of Portland, 

pneumonia at this writing. 

and i>iiss Edith D. Bradish of Brook 

Jliss Carrie Wallace visited her 

lyn, N. Y., were united in marriage parents at New Concord, 0., over Sabbath. 

at the home of the pastor. Roses, 

picked fresh in Portland gardens—not Miss Coleman, of 'Crookeville, 0.. 

in hot houses—were carried by the entertained in honor of Misses Eva 

bride and bridesmaid, who was Miss 

and Rose Thompson recently. Miss 

Estella Coss, formerly of New York Estella JIcFarland visited friends at 

City. 

Utica, O. 

WHITE COTTAGE, OHIO. 

We are sorry to say that State wide 

prohibition was defeated in our State 

on last Tuesday. 

The first snow storm of the season 

was on last Sabbath. We have certainly 

had a most beautiful fall thus 

far. 

Mr. and Jlrs. W. T. Wilkins and Mrs. 

Wm.. Thompson, Sr., visited friends at 

Thornville, O., last week. 

We had a most enj'Oyable communion 

season on the firstSabbath of November. 

Dr. A. J. McFarland filled the pulpit 

in an able manner and contributed to 

the satisfaction of the occasion by his 

forceful presentation of the truth. 

We had with us on last Wednesday 

evening. Rev. Robert E. Wilson, our 

CATARRH LEADS 

TO CONSUMPTION 

Catarrh is as much a blood disease 

as scrofula or rheumatism. It may 

be relieved, but it cannot be removed 

by simply local treatment. It causes 

headache and dizziness, impairs the 

taste, smell and hearing, affects the 

voice, deranges the diseslion, and 

breaks down the general health. It 

weakens the delicate lung tissues and 

lead" to consumption. 

Hood's Sarsaparilla goes to the 

seat of the trouble, purifies the blood, 

and is so successful that it is known 

as tbe best remedy for catarrh. 

Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens 

and tones the whole system. It builds 

up Ask your druggist for Hood's, 

and insist on having it. There is no 

real substitute. 

HEBROX, KANSAS. 

The Annual S. S. Jleeting was held 

October 3. A short program was given, 

the principal feature of which was 

a Junior Bible Contest, conducted by 

Mrs. J. R. W. Stevenson. The prize, 

a handsome Bible, was won by Miss 

Dunn. After a bountiful dinner the 

election of officers resulted in the 

choice of J. c. Woodside, superintendent; 

Chas. Cavin, assistant superintendent 

and Willard Copeland, secretary. 

The teachers chosen were- 

Class No. 1, Jlrs. Ed.' Stevenson; No. 

2, Mrs. B. W. McMahon; No. 3, Mrs. 

J. C. Woodside, No. 4, Marion Stevenson; 

No. 5, Rev. J. R. W. Stevenson; 

Xo. 6, W. C. Jlilligan; No. 7, 

which to meet these requests. Por 

instance, the - amount of requests 

Miss Agnes Bedford. 

made upon the Aged Jlinisters' Fund, 

Our Communion was Sabbath, Oct. 

proved a wise and judicious counsellor, 

c6nscientious in the disburse 

was in the neighborhood of $2400.00 

11, Rev. G. M. Robb assisted, and 

this year, and the Board had only 

gave us good preaching. Children of 

ment of its funds, faithful to the interests 

of the Church, sympathetic 

about $1600, with which to meet these 

the congregation were received into 

needy requests. The amount in the 

the full privileges of the Church. 

and just toward those seeking its 

treasury of the Aged Jlinisters' Fund 

These with certificates received since 

financial aid. 

this year fell short over $300.00 of 

last spring, bring our 'membership 

4. As a presiding officer, in which 

what it was last year. Brethren, 

up to 80. Our pastor was absent two 

capacity he served the Board contin 

Sabbiaths, assisting Rev. Edgar, of 

Stafford, in Evangelistic meetings, 

and also at Communion. 

We are having delightful fall weather. 

Fall wheat and rye are doing 

well and making a great deal of pasture. 

Elder T. J. Edgar, of Clarinda, 

Iowa, visited relatives here on his 

way home from Presbytery. Mrs Bacon 

of Cambridge, Kan., visited her 

sister, Mrs. W. C. Milligan, and other 

relatives. Some of our young people 

enjoyed hearing the U. S. Marine 

Band at Clay Center, also the Caskey 

Bros, concert at Oak Hill. 

C o w a r d 

S h o e 

"HEC- U. S. PAX 

H o w T o R e a c h U s : 

2 Blocks from Chambers St. Ferry 

3 Blocks from Barclay St. Ferry 

3 Blocks from Brooklyn Bridge 

2 Blocks from 6th Av. "L" Chambers St. 

9th Av. "L" on Corner Warren St. 

4 Blocks from Hudson Terminal Bldg. 

3 Blocks from City Hall Subway Station 

JAMES S. COWARD "fSwl^^'nli f NEWYORK 

Mali Orders Filled SOLD NOWHERE ELSE Send ior Catalojne 

JIEETING OF THE BOARD OF COX. 

TROL. 

Synod's Board of Control held its 

annual meeting at Washington, Iowa, 

Xovember 10, 1914. G. A. Edgar was 

elected President of the Board, S. E. 

Greer was re-elected Secretary, and 

A. F. Reid, Assistant Secretary. E. 

L. McKnight took his seat as the new 

member of the Board in the stead of 

the late Dr. C. D. Trumbull. 

The Board has before it each year 

2. We bear testimony to the quiet 

but earnest, unobstrusive but solid 

the unenviable task of trying to 

Christian character of our departed 

stretch out certain very non-elastic 

brother. Like the Master whom he 

funds to meet the vwry evident needs 

served for fiftyyears in the gospel 

(often the bare necessities of life) of 

ministry, he was meek and lowly in 

the various applicants, when the requests 

far exceed the amount of mon-. 

heart, but true to his convictions and 

ey the Board has at its command with 

these things ought not so to be. The 

Covenanter Church ought to be more 

liberal in providing for the necessities 

of her faithful servants. Our plea is 

$100 Reward, $100 

for more liberal contributions to the 

Aged Jlinisters' Fund and the Widows' 

and Orphans' Fund. The Students' 

Aid Fund is in a satisfactory 

condition at present. 

The Board adopted the following 

minute, in appreciation of its late 

honored president. Rev. C. D. Trumbull: 

Inasmuch as it has pleased our 

Heavenly Father in His good and 

wise providence to remove from us 

by death our beloved brother and colaborer. 

Rev. C. D. Trumbull, D. D.; 

Be it resolved, that we place upon 

our records this testimony to the appreciation 

in which he was held by 

the members of this Board. 

1. In his removal we sustain the 

loss of the cordial fellowship, the ripe 

experience and the valued assistance 

of one who has been identified with 

the work of this Board from its inception. 

fearless in the declaration of the divine 

message, whether men would 

hear or forbear. 

3. As a member of this Board he 

uously during the fifteenyears of its 

existence, he ruled with dignity, 

The readers of this paper will he pleased to 

learn that there is at least one dreaded disease 

that science has been able to cure in all its 

stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh 

Cure is the only po.sitive cure now known to 

the medical fraternity. Catarrh bein a constitutional 

disease, requires a constitutional 

treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken 'nternally. 

actin.e; directly upon the blood | - 

mucous surfaces of the svstem, thereby oi .^trovinj; 

the foundation of the disease, and 

Kivinsr the patient strensrth by buildinir up 

the constitution and assisting nature in doing 

its work. The proprietors have so much faitn 

in Hundred cure. Address: Sold Take its bv curative Send HaU's all Do'lars F. for Druggists,75c. 

J. Family list powers CHEXEY for of testimonials. 

any Pills that case & tor CO., they thatit constipation. Toledo, offer falls One 0. to

November 25, 1914. A FAMILY PAPEK. 17 

grace and consideration over breth- members with us at this Communion, 

fen who willingly accorded him at also Mr. Hugh Mclsaac and Jlr. 

each annual election of officers this Hugh Pollock Elders from the Maflrst 

place among equals. 

honing Church. 

5 As a co-laborer his kind and A heavy fall of snow caused rather 

gracious disposition made him a -con- a small attendance at the evening 

genial companion with whom it was service, but all who braved the elea 

delight to work, and won for him ments, felt trebly repaid for the efthe 

love as well as the esteem of all forts, for the sermon on "Personal 

his associates. He now "rests from Work for the Master" stirred our inhis 

labors and his works do follow nermost heart. 

Like the wine at the marriage feast 

him." 

it further resolved, that a copy the best was reserved until the last 

of this minute be furnished for pub- The closing sermon Monday mornilcaUon 

to the Chris-tian Nation, and ^^S' Xovember 9th, brought before 

incorporated in our next report to our minds the distinctive principles 

ot our beloved Church, supported by 

Synod. 

passages from God's Word to substantiate 

our claims. AVords seem 

S. G. GREER, Secretary. 

inadequate to fittingly describe the 

depth of feeling stirred by this sub 

BEAR RUN, PA. 

Although without a settled pastor 

lime explanation of our particular 

here at Bear Run Church, through ^gctrine.' Time passed too swiftly to 

the kindness of the Chairman of the Rgv. Johnston's auditors as they list 

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missionary who travels in an automobile, 

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oughness here, if anywhere. Let the dents how any issue cf it could he 

and spends weeks on the road. In a 

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practical in the subjects he discusses under the open sky in the forward 1915 volume is superior in a number 

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to Summit settlement, Presbyterian is emphasized. church, Germantown, 

Penn., (The Westminster Press, tract will illustrate the manner of of the roaring stream and rustling which every one expects. It is the 

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Philadelphia, 75 cents net), consists treatment: "Probably no work a boughs. The result Is something too dependence of so many, many thousands, 

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chiefly of twenty-nine sermons which 

minister has to do is more futile than good for the fastidious and s\j^feited 

his pastoral work when done in the epicure. It is ordained for worthier. 

the author has preached to the children 

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"How is this closer union between 

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"Primarily by relating the church 

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until the growing arches 

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"Living Bread from the Fourth 

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Foulkes, D. D., (The Westminster 

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year-book, with a text for each day 

usual way. « * * To visit all the It is for men who have all day long 

women in the parish when the men pushed their way through the cold, 

are at work and the children are at swift, stony stream and worked hard 

school is to 'put in your time usually 

where it is needed the least. JVom- 

with obstacles overhead and under 

and long with rod and fly, and fought 

en in the average church home are neath, and finally,through patience, 

glad to hear that you dropped into good nature, and skill have won this 

the ofiice for a chat with John, or precious reward—ît is for such to sit 

that you are coming in the evening 

when the children are at home; but 

to be gadding about from door to door 

in afternoon bell-ringing and perfunctory 

calls, gives you no lift in 

their esteem." 

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Press, Philadelphia, $1.35 

net) relates the personal experiences 

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is a Presbyterian clergyman, and he 

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the sand dunes of Lake Michigan, The work of our pastors at the 

the north shore of Lake Superior, and present day is endless and the old 

the Canadian Northwest, while there saying, "a woman's work is never 

are also accounts of journeyings by done," can well include the tasks of 

rail in the Rocky Jlountains. Much our ministers. In some average-sized 

of the book is given to enthusiastic congregations two ministers are needed, 

and even then there is no time 

description of the beauties of nature, 

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for the inexperienced camper. Take Scranton Co. of Hartford, Conn., has 

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a sweetness and relish all its own. study. At present they have a collection 

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delicate task whose reward is out of has naturally taken years to work 

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perienced woodsman, but it will no 

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report this last year, it is said that 

interest of tired city men, so there was an enrollment of all the 

habituated to their daily round that school, 896. "This i the largest 

they can hardly break away, to 'make number since the school was founded." 

the break nevertheless, and, through 

It is also said that special 

contact with primeval nature, to semeetingcure were held for the purpose 

the spiritual and mental as well of bringing young people to Christ. 

as physical refreshments, which no As a result, 30 responded and six 

noisy seashore resort or fashionable joined our Church. These fieldssurely 

need our prayers. Great work is 

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Sabbath School 'Lesson for December 20, 1914. 

Prayer Meeting Topic for December 23, 1914. Young People's Topic for December 20, 1914


"I love It, I love It, 




TO-MORROW. 

By Mabel Earle. 

(That glad "To-morrow" came for 

Miss Earle about a month ago, when 

unless you can back it up," she cautioned. 

"You'll see whether I can back it 

she passed from a life of gifted and ,,. ,, ,.,,, , , , , , • , , 

f,.„^tf„^ „„,• . ^ -^v. X. T J ^ ^P • the little boy declared, straightfruitful 

service to be with her Lord.) j > 6 

TIhe winter hills were white with ening himself. 

snow. 

Teddy was mischievous, and apt 

And all the streams were dumb. 

When one who loved me long ago 

Bade me make haste and come. 

I rose and went; I dared the storm 

Lashing the icy land; 

"What of the wind when hearts are 

warm," 

I said, "and hand seeks hand 

Yonder the southland vines are 

stirred 

By wafts of summer air, 

to be careless about his conduct 

marks, although he wâs quick to 


learn, and in his lessons Y. G. appeared 

quite often upon the cards 

that he carried home for his parents' 

signatures. 

His brother Donald was a little 

blow; 

What trouble should I borrow 

it is not far that I must go; 

I shall be there to-morrow." 

Once for us all a summons rang, 

Bidding us rise and haste,. 

Pause not for weariness nor pan.. 

Reck not the peril faced; 

fond parent or appreciative teacher. 

Once for us all across the blast 

And through the bitter night 

The next day Teddy started to 

There came the voice of One who school with a new light in his eves. 

passed 

Before us to the light- 

^^ walked directly to his seat, even 

Yonder the doors are open wide, before the school was called to order. 

The welcome feast is spread,— , . , , ,i • ,. 

Doors of all joy that earth denied. winch was a very unusual thing for 

Feast of all hungerings fed; Teddy Perkins to do. In vain, Dick 

What matter though the night wind jo^gs stuck pins in his arm and ticblow 

Keen with earth's care and sorrow ^^^d his neck with a feather from 

It is not far for love to go; his seat behind; Teddy kept his eyes 

We shall be there to-morrow. ,,. , » , -, ,. ,, 

-Sunday School Times, studiously fastened upon his book 

until his tormentor got tired of his 

THE WOELD THAT TEDDY efforts and also went to studying. 

PEEKINS BACKED HP. 

By Helen M. Richardson. 

"Huh! you can't do it!" 

Once when Teddy raised his eyes 

he caught iliss Durkee watching him 

approvingly; and thus encouraged, 

The voice had a jeering tone that he managed to keep out of mischief 

was not pleasant to listen to. fo^ one-half day at least. The after- 

"I can't!" Teddy Perkins €mpha- noon was easier to get through, be- 

Until the nations learn 

sied the assertion by a stamp of his cause it was shorter, and there was 

little foot. 

"Say, mother," he ap- ^^^ ^ prouder boy in Spencer than 

the third day Teddy decided that it 

was quite easy to bottle up his mischief 

until recess time and then let 

it all out at once, and be ready for 

another hour of quiet study when the 

bell again called the class to order. 

When Friday night came he could 

hardly realize that a whole week had 

actually passed without a single disfiguring 

mark upon his report card. 

"I said I could, and I did!" Teddy 

replied, throwing back his shoulders 

when his teacher questioned him 

concerning it. And then he went on 

to explain why he had been led to 

make so positive a statement. 

"What has been done once can always 

be done again," Miss Durkee 

encouraged. 

Teddy thought it queer that his 

mother should say the same thing 

when he held the transformed card 

before her approving eyes some time 

But the strangest thing of all to 

Teddy was when he found himself 

jealous of the readiness with whicli 

A-nd meadow-lark and mocking-bird Teddy mastered his lessons, for Don- 

Sing in the orchards there. , , ^ • , , 

later. 

Here on the hills the north winds ^^^ ^^^^ ^"^ ^^ ^^^'^^ *« learn as his 

wide-awake little brother, although 

he excelled him in conduct. If Don 

also repeating Miss Durkee's words 

ald's Y. G.'s could have been transferred 

to Teddy's card, or Teddy's have at school, until, in a very short 

whenever he was tempted to misbe 

time, it would have been as difficult 

to Donald's, the result would have 

for him to have disoMeyed the rules 

been a card to delight the eye of any 

as it before had been for him to be 

good. 

"If you know you can, of course 

you can," is a motto that Teddy is 

now very font of using. 

Wlien his mother hears him she 

usually asserts, with a twinkle in her 

eye: " 'Can' is a strong term, but 

my little son has proved to me that 

he can back it up."—The Child 

Hour. 

GOD RULETH. 

By Agnes Mcllroy. 

God ruleth over all the earth. 

And holds within His hands 

The nations of all lands. 

With' power to use them as He will. 

His sovereign purpose to fulfill. 

If kings and princes do combine 

To plot against His way. 

And his laws disobey. 

His wrath will surely burn. 

Prom their proud ways to turn. 

And own Him as thetr sovereign Lord 

and King. 

pealed as Mrs. Perkins at that mo- rpg^^^ Perkins when he rushed into 

God ruleth; then we need not fear 

ment appeared on the scene, "Don- j^jg mother's presence at four o'clock, The dawning of tomorrow. 

aid says I can't get Y. G. in conduct g^^ triumphantly held out his re-Thofor a week; and I say I can! I know p^^t card, where Y G. stood at the The days of strife that yet may be; 

it should bring more sorrow. 

The end of things we cannot see. 

I can ! Don't you believe it, moth- ^.^^ ^^ ^^ jj^^^ 

But this we know: God ruleth well; 

er "Bravo! P" 

And in His wisdom we may trust; 

I am indeed proud of my 

Since He is good, since He is just. 

'Why. yes: if you know you can, jj^^jg ^^^,„ ^-^ ^^^^^^ asserted. In Him alone our hopes we stay. 

of course you can," mother said with ^ ^hing which has once been acan 

encouraging smile. "But 'know' complished becomes easier each time 

And forward look towards the day 

Of peace; and in our waiting pray: 

"Thy kingdom come; Thy kingdom 

is a pretty strong term to use, son, it is attempted. And at the end of oome." 

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E D I T O K i A L 

Johii W. Pritchard, Editor. 

On October Srd the Public 

Ledger announced 

: 

"All freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania 

from today on will be forbidden to smoke 

cigarettes on the campus, Franklin Eield or 

any place under the jurisdiction of the faculty. 

'This announcement, which was made yesterday 

is one of the most important regulations 

that has been imposed upon the student 

body in years. In making this ruling Penn- 

6vlvania established a precedent among all the 

large colleges and universities of the country. 

It was rumored, however, that a number of 

other such big institutions will follow the example 

set by the authorities here." 

ABEAHAM'S FOEESIGHT. 

God loved Abraham because he was so farsighted. 

He started out to findthe city of God 

and with those farsighted eyes of his he saw it. 

Twenty centuries later John saw it. All along 

the centuries far-sighted men have seen it. 

But even yet it is the coming city. It has not 

arrived. London is not the city of God, neither 

is Berlin, nor New York. Abraham saw 

more than forty centuries future; John saw 

more than twenty on Patmos. Some men tell 

us that the city of God is here. A judge in a 

go\ernment which denies Christ says: "This 

is a Christian nation." Perhaps he knew. Also 

perhaps he did not have the clear vision of 

Abraham. "\Miat a lot of trouble and moving 

about it would have saved Abraham if he had 

induced the common council at Ur to declare 

"Ur is the city of God." It would have had 

An interesting visitor to Xew York recently, much more support from public opinion than 

who sailed for Kingston, Jamaica, the other the decision of the Supreme Court written by 

day, admitted when asked about it that he is Brewer. 

known as "the rum king of Jamaica." He said 

that he had manufactured and sold $30,000,000 

Aljraham might have pared down his idea 

of the city of God until Ur would have fitted 

vForth of rum since he went into the business, it. Or he might decide to raise a city to fitthe 

andit was that which caused people to wish the ideal. He chose the latter way. If ITr was 

royal title on him. How long he has been in the the city of God why should he go to Canaan 

business does not appear, but no doubt a long 

time, and while $30,000,000 looks like a large 

sum of money we doubt whether his gross receiptsif 

gathered in this country w'ould earn 

him a kingship in competition with our own 

brewers and distillers of the period of his 

business life, who are not rated higher than 

barons in popular bestowals of honorary titles. 

The most interesting fact with regard to this 

rum king, however, was the information volunteered 

by himself in conclusion: "I might 

add that I have never tasted a drop." Think 

of it—the man had sold $30,000,000 worth of 

If this is a Christian nation it is built on 

Christ and must be what Abraham saw. If it 

is not the city of God, a Supreme Court decision 

will have no more effect on it than the decision 

of the common council at LTr. Also if 

it is not true, it does not honor God to say that 

it is. 

Either Abraham saw a city like Chicago or 

Xew York, or else there is something of sacrilege 

in making the claim. It may not please 

God to claim that a people is Christian which 

has officially denied that, and lives up to its 

denial every day in the week for more than a 

rum (at the manufacturers' price) to others century. Abraham's rangefinder was not directed 

and had never tasted a drop of the article 

on Washington, D. C, in 1911. 

himself! The moral, of course, there being a 

moral in every story if one will look for it— 

"OXLY BELIEA'E.^ 

and one doesn't need a microscope in this instance—is 

that the money is in selling and not 

in buying the goods.—Pittsburgh Chronicle- 

Telegraph, Xovember 16. 

Judge George S. Criswell, of Venango County, 

in refusing license to sell liquor within the 

court's jurisdiction, laid it down as the law 

of the matter that the discretion of the license 

court governed and was final. If the court 

after hearing applicants and remonstrants was 

of the opinion that no licenses wêre necessary 

and decreed that none should be granted that 

was the end of the matter. In other words, 

the court has the same power in the cases of 

all as in that of one. On appeal the superior 

court of the State sustained his position as 

sound. Xow the highest tribunal of the commonwealth 

speaks the last word in affirmation 

in refusing a petition asking that an appeal 

toit from the decision of the intermediate 

court be allowed. The extent of the powers 

of the license courts of Pennsylvania now may 

be regarded as established beyond question,—• 

Chk)nicle-Telegraph, October 5. 

Belief gives power. 

When Jesus raised the daugliter of Jairus 

he took with him Peter and James and John. 

^Mien Elijah was brought from heaven and 

JMoses from Abarim to meet in transfigured 

form, Jesus had with him Peter and James 

and John. The record also runs that in his 

own neighborhood Jesus could do no mighty 

works because people did not believe in him. 

That Jesus inight do his work it was essential 

that men should believe in him. 

Xo man can do his work unless men believe 

in him, because belief is power. However strong 

may be his own faith, he needs the faith of 

others in him. The greater the faith that others 

have in me and the greater number who 

have this greater faith will be an index of my 

power. 

Lincoln came from uncommonly common 

stock. He owed little to his early training, or 

his earlv friends. But the time came when 

Illinois believed in him. The fathers and 

mothers believed in him and trusted their children 

to him. The soldiers believed in him. 

Those who came to him in distrust went away 

with confidence. People of other lands came 

to believe in him. Men believed Abraham Lincoln 

into fame and immortality. He could not 

betray the trust wliich millions had in him. 

It was this wliich compelled greatness in him. 

^Ve can multiply or divide the power of men 

To lose faitli in a man altogether reduces his 

power to weakness. The recovery of faitli in 

each other does not increase the number of 

power plants, but it immeasurably increases the 

units of power. One may chase a thousand, but 

two with faith in each other win over tenfold 

as many. General Distrust leads the marauders 

who destroy congregations, defeat 

churches, drive the nations into hell. 

Onlv believe. 

STATE 

EXECUTIYES. 

The elections of Tuesday, Xovember 3rd, resulted 

in Pennsylvania in electing as Governor 

Martin G. Brumbaugh. His aged father is a 

minister of the Gospel, living in Huntingdon 

County. His son has had a steadily rising career, 

a student at Juniata College, working his 

way, becoming President of that College, Commissioner 

of Education in Porto Eico, Professor 

in the University of Pennsjdvania, and lastly 

Superintendent of the Public Schools of 

Philadelphia. This post as educator he left to 

try the stormy sea of politics, as Y'oodrow Wilson 

did. He declared for Local Option, which 

the Eepublican party platform did not, and in 

his final manifesto on the eve of the election, 

he gave way to the county unit. The liquor 

men who voted for him count him as powerless 

in their hands, but it must have been a 

bitter pill for them to take when told it was 

necessary for them to vote for a man of his 

principles to revive the party, after the Elk 

they have had in office. Christian people in 

that Commonwealth ought to pray for him 

that he may preserve his record and disappoint 

the evil men who turned in to his support, 

choosing a Cabinet that will stand up manfully 

against the dealers in liquor, and the 

enemies of the Sabbath. 

This State has surprised many by electing 

Charles S. AVhitman Governor. The Democratic 

Governor, AVilliam Sulzer, was impeached 

last year, and was removed from office. The 

Lieutenant Governor succeeding him is a Eoman 

Catholic. j\Ir. AATiitman came into notice 

as District Attorney for this county, but as 

with 'Sir. Brumbaugh, he had the support of 

some of the "undesirable citizens." He has 

made a good record. He is a Presbyterian 

and a deacon in one of the city churches. Both 

he and 'Mr. Sulzer are Presbyterians, but they 

unfortunately are both members of the ]\Iasonic 

Order. We ought to seek for all such 

men called to public office, that thev may 

break loose from artificial, secret ties, and let 

all their life be in the open. The country 

needs pure polities. 

AVe hope that 1915 will make a happy 

change for both of these great States.

CHINESE IMMIGEATION. 

By J. B. Alexander. 

Since coming to California I have been 

studying the 

from its different viewpoints. 

Chinese immigration question 

Hittell's History 

of California, Vol. 4, gives an extensive history 

of the Chinese in California. 

Let me note a 

few of the many important items. I would 

like to give more, but space will not permit. At 

first they were encouraged to come. 

Governor 

McDougal, in his annual message to the legislature, 

after 

discussing the drainage of the 

swamps, said: "And induce a further immigration 

and settlement of the Chinese—one of the 

worthy classes of our newly adopted citizens." 

Page 85. "On October 29, 1850, at the celebration 

in San Francisco of the admission to 

California into the Union, the Chinese again 

3 H o u r s 

a D a y 

a n d 

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turned out in large numbers and formed a 

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ployment by the hard times which still continued. 

And a restless spirit prevailed among 

them. In their great need and greater dissatisfaction 

they hardly knew which way to turn 

and only wanted a bold leader to turn in almost 

any direction. There was, therefore, a 

magnificent opening for a demagogue, and a 

demagogue of considerable boldness and force 

and for a while of extraordinary success, soon 

appeared. This was Dennis Kearney, an Irish 

drayman, born in County Cork, about thirty 

years of age, who arrived in California in 1868 

and was naturalized in 1876. He would work 

himself up into a white heat declaiming.against 

capital, monopoly and Chinese immigi-ation." 

Page 599. 

His speeches generally consisted of abuse, 

fierce threats and very incendiary language. He 

threatened the Chinese with summary treatment 

and demanded their expulsion. And when the 

Workman's party was organized, Kearney was 

elected president, and as a matter of course, all 

the Catholics rallied around him. And the 

cunning Jesuits knew well how to manage the 

rest of the crowd to suit their purposes. 

Several questions here present themselves for 

solution. First, why should one class of foreigners 

dictate to the government that another 

class or nationality should not be admitted 

and have the same rights and privileges What 

was their object in demanding that the Chinese 

shall not have the same privileges as they 

have They may have many reasons, but as I 

view the case their chief reason is their wish 

to GO VEEN America. They knew that the 

demand for laborers was to be filled and if they 

could keep out Chinese and get in Cathohcs 

they would be stronger, have more influence 

and accomplish their purpose much sooner. After 

studying the situation I came to the conclusion 

that if the Chinese were Catholics and 

a "Major Butts" could go to Eome and buy 

their vote, the Pope and the priests could be 

depended upon to deliver the goods. Then 

there would be but little opposition to their 

coming here. 

The question now is, should the demand for 

laborers be supplied with quiet, peaceable, industrious, 

law-abiding Chinese, or by the turbulent 

Catholics of Southern Europe, who keep 

a large lot of police busy and courts busy and 

consequently make taxes much higher, and wUl 

make the Catholic Church stronger in every 

respect. The moral Christian element is divided 

and the Catholics hold the balance of power 

and can throw almost their entire vote to 

whichever party promises them the most concessions 

and the most offices. And there is no 

politician that dare say anything agarast them, 

And the business man fears their boycott, 

which can as easily be turned against them as 

their votes can be turned against their political' 

opponents. And the press yields to and bows 

to the same despotic power. And public speakers 

who tell the truth about them are mobbed. 

All in this great land of liberty. 

Is it not time that the moral Christian element 

was waking up and uniting to keep them 

from ruling this coimtry

tjecember 2, 1914. 


A MEETING OP GENEVA ALUMNl in speaking about recent improve- attempt a brief analysis of the Ge- work among the students. Lacking 

AND FRIENDS. ments at Geneva College lest I might neva spirit. equipment, we are not always able 

A most enjoyable and successful redect upon those who have gone be- First of all, it is a spirit of broad to get the quality of scholarship that 

meeting was held at Hotel Walton ^°.''^- ^^^^'^ ""^'^ ^^^^ labored, con- and liberal culture. is sometimes obtained in a universins- 

Nov 17th ThP "^"'^^^^S the very best they had, sac- Geneva has never tried to become a ity. Every college activity must be 

Tuesday evemng, inov. ti . rificing their life's blood, and we have university; she has always been con- supported by every student so that 

gathering was a dinner and reunion entered into their labors. I 'cannot tent to remain a college. Perhaps you there is less time for close applicaUon 

of Geneva College Alumni and friends cease to marvel at the faith, the cour- have heard the story of a frog which to study than in a university, where 

ia and around Philadelhia and a re- ^S*5, the zeal, and the love of the tried to blow itself up to an ox. It a man isolates himself from everyception 

to President George. founders of Geneva College—the blew and blew and blew, each time thing but his specialty. He gets that 

A most bountiful repast was served Johnstons, Milligan, Sloane, 'McCart- swelling out a bit. But of a sudden done; but he leaves much undone. 

which was very enjoyable but which ^^"^^ and I must needs put my lament- there was an explosion. The first and But even so, I remember making 

made one almost ashamed when you ^^ father in the same class—men of original blow-out had taken place and some mental comparisons between 

thought of the many who are with- large vision, men who laid the foun- the frog's inner tube and outer tube some Harvard seniors whom I had 

out home and food. dations broad and deep and solid, who collapsed. Some colleges try to blow under direct observation and our own 

Kev. M. M. Pearce was the pleasing ^^^^^ ^°^ for a day but for all time, themselves up to universities, tech- seniors, and while I was not an unand 

capable toastmaster. '^^'^ ^^^t effort of our administra- nical schools, or graduate schools, and biased judge I suppose, I concluded 

The principal speeches were given ^^°^ "âs directed toward recasting they blow and blow and blow, but that in power of analysis, in power 

by Provost Smith of the University of ^^^ curriculum. We gave a larger when they explode there is nothing of constructive thinking, and in ma- 

Pennsylvania and President George. Place to the study of English, Mod- left but the remains. Geneva is con- turity of judgment our seniors had 

Provost Smith struck a cord in most s Language and Science, so that tent to lay the broad and deep foun- the advantage. All of us remember 

hearts when he said that what he ^°^ °^^ 'ôi'k in science satisfies the dations of liberal culture on which how Robert Blair, who graduated at 

needed today was a broad, solid foundation 

as given in the small college. out by the Pennsylvania Bureau aims to develop in men and women a the debating team at Princeton, and 

requirements of per-medical as made later specialization is to rest. She Geneva with the Class of 1901, made 

He said that he was a graduate of a Professional Education. Our next certain amount of free power which how the Princeton team defeated Harcan 

be applied in this direction or vard that year for the first time in 

small Denominational 'College and he step was to add a Department of Eduwas 

proud of it and that the small cation in which instruction in the that. And her graduates show that eight years. There was a small-colcollege 

was what he would want for history, institutes, and principles of they have free power which under lat. lege man bowling over the best Harhis 

children. He also said that it education might be offered. Our work er specialization becomes highly ef- vard had to offer like a set of nine 

was a mistake to give the A. B. for now in Psychology, Logic, Ethics and fective. To change the figure, she pins. And Blair was enjoying himanything 

but the old Classical Course Education meets the requirements of gives the broad education; while oth- self immensely while he was doing It, 

and that the movement would soon ^^^ Pennsylvania School Code. Our ers sharpen it to a point. You can- too. So while we are mindful of our 

be back to the small college as the third step was to abandon the Pre- not sharpen a point to a point. Back limitations, of our lack of equipment, 

foundation the University giving the paratory Department and stand forth of the point there must be substance of our lack of scholars of national and 

soecialization afterwards. He relat- as college and only a college. With and breadth. world reputation, we do try to do good 

ed a number of interesting instances the passing of the Preps we found our Second, the Geneva spirit is a spirit work within our own sphere. 

of the help the old Classical course scholarship and discipline greatly im- of personal interest between teacher Fourth, the Geneva spirit is a spirit 

was even to men who devoted their proved. Our entire institution took and student. It used to be said at of the fear of God. 

lives to Science. These were from °n a new tone of dignity and sobri- Harvard that the only time in the We are not hampered by students 

his own experience. All folt grate- ^ty. Another step was to make the year when the Faculty and students ot all religious faiths and of no roful 

to Dr Smith for his presence and library more serviceable by opening got together was after the Harvard- ligious faith. We are small enough 

his words. 

it at 7:45 a. m. and keeping it open Yale football game, when all had to to be a unit. There is a great aduntil 

4:00 p. m. and placing it in crowd over a narrow wooden bridge vantage in being able to gather all 

President George's speech was re 

quested for publication. It was great. charge of a competent librarian. Fin- on the way home from Soldiers Field, your students into one room each day 

ly enjoyed by all. 

ally, we placed the gymnasium and There and there only the Faculty and and there read to them a portion of 

InterestiUE-' and helpful talks were all athletic sports under the care of students rubbed elbows. In a small the Divine Word and offer prayer and 

e-iven h Dr Laird Dr Sterrett a trained Physical Director. Former- college, like Geneva, there is a com- perhaps address them on some subly 

we employed a football coach for munity of personal interest between ject. Our Chapel service often seems 

Metheny, Dr. Ed. Went, who came all 

the way from Washington to be pres three months, another man for the teachers and students every day in perfunctory but I am convinced that 

ent Rev Mr McArthur Mr Joseph gymnasium, and nobody for track. All the school year. Of course, I know four years of contact with the Word 

Steele, Dr. Ellis, Dr. Wilson and Rev. is now under the direction of Mr. the retort that is at once made to this of God each day cannot fail to leave 

Robert Clarke. Numerous letters and Brainerd 'Metheny, and a cleaner, alleged advantage of the small col- an impress for good on the mind and 

telegrams were read by Doctor Macartney 

from graduates who found it 

more manly man, more helpful to the lege, namely, that after all your Pac- heart of each student. Sub-consciously 

college authorities, has never served ulty is not worth knowing. "It is bet- if no other way the truths of the Word 

impossible to be present. 

in that capacity. 

ter to sit twenty feet from a world- are lodged in the heart and work out 

A telegram was also read from Doctor 

Johnston, who was expected to be 

Geneva is one of the small colleges famous specialist and drink in his for purity and nobility of life. Genof 

the country, but while she is small voluminous learning although you nev- eva graduates have a certain moral 

present. It was resolved to send the 

she is not mediocre. You can pack er know him intimately than to rub fibre and backbone that stand the 

Doctor a letter of greeting that night, 

enough high explosives in a small elbows with a nobody." I grant that wear and tear of life. A general who 

as he was greatly missed. 

compass to send a battleship to the there is some force in this retort. But was very small was asked how much 

Great credit is due to the Reverend 

bottom of the sea in a very few min- if you can have on your Faculty men he weighed. He said, "I weigh one hun- 

Clarence Macartney who although utes. And for some reason the men of solid worth, men of scholarship, dred pounds, but ninety-five of it is 

not a student of Geneva, yet suggested 

the meeting and who was the efand 

women who go forth from Gen- culture and character, even though backbone.'' Our school Is not large, 

eva College are able to do things and not famous as investigators, their in- but ninety-five per cent of it is backfi'cient 

t • rvln out all to stand the wear and tear of life, fluence will be doubled by the close bone. Our students come to know 

the arrangements. Dr. Macartney received 

the degree of D.D., from Gen 

They are men and women of scholar- and intimate relation existing between duty as the "stern daughter of the 

ship culture and character. Further- Faculty and students. Furthermore, voice of God" and the moral imperamore, 

Geneva is a growing institution, the men and women who were on the tive "Thou shalt" as an expression 

eva last Spring and showed the work. 

ing effect of that which is received Since 1907 the attendance has in 

Geneva 

, 

Faculty 

, , , 

in 

, 

the 

, 

days 

, , 

gone 

. 

by of the 

,,,,,„ 

will ol God. We go further and 

i„ . , . „ • .„ „„ creased 132 per cent, df some of the were above the level of nobodies, set before them a social gospel, the 

Cy grace as against works by nis ac-

eing used: the qualitative standards 

which have to do with the character 

of the curriculum, efficiency of instruction, 

requirements for regular degrees, 

conservatism ^n granting honorary 

degrees, and general tone of the 

institution; and the quantitative standards 

which have to do with the 

amount of endowment, number of departments, 

hours of work each week 

professors are obliged to teach, number 

of volumes in the library, equipment 

in physical, chemical and biological 

laboratories. I will vouch for 

the qualitative standards. In efficien. 


teachers, of loading teachers with excessive 

work. The danger lies in dropping 

our college into a lower and lower 

class until we shall be a junior 

college or collegiate institute. 

^^'e who are on the ground will guarantee 

the quality of the work done at 

Geneva, relative to the equipment we 

have, but that is only half the problem. 

That will meet only the qualitative 

standards. How shall we meet 

the quantitative standards, for everything 

being equal the college with the 

best equipment will do the best work 

We used to talk of Mark Hopkins and 

a log constituting a university, but 

that log has sprouted and become a 

whole forest of immense value. Brick 

and mortar do not 'make colleges and 

universities, but neither are they 

made without them. 

Let our friends mobilize their forces 

and rally to the colors. We fightnot 

for territory and dominion, but for 

places of service and fellowship. It 

of His enemies. (Isa. 63:1. Rev. 19: 

is no exaggeration to say that our 

qualities that lie at the basis ol civil 13.) 

city is in great need of doctors' services 

and help, and the people are 

society. And as the stream will rise 6. Because our position ol neutrality 

carries with it a national obliga 

intelligence, reason and conscience. no higher than its source, the repre 

ol the electors will have tion to commend the warring nations 

disappointed as well as the missionaries. 

Our weapons are not carnal but spirsentativeitual. 

Our aim is not to kill and destroy, 

but to conserve and to develop 

can speak the word that will change 

only what those calling and appoint 

to the Prince of i'eace, who alone 

On October 7th, Doctor Stewart and 

Miss Edgar opened the day schools 

a fuller and richer life. 

for girls and boys. The attendance 

BOSTON NATIONAL REFORM CON 

VENTION. 

By Rev. J. M. Foster. 

The annual Boston Conference on 

the Christian principles of civil government 

was held in Park Street 

Church, Tuesday, October 20, 1914. 

16.) "He shall judge thy people with 

righteousness. The mountains shall church we have been unable to get 

the Nation's King in his Thanksgiving 

Proclamation," resulted in the little hills by righteousness." (Ps. treasury is empty. This is why we 

bring peace to the people, and the our bank drafts cashed, therefore our 

There were three sessions: 9 a. m., following paper being adopted: 72:3.) 

have been unable to open boarding 

2 p. m., and 7:30 p. m. The motto 

Park St. 'Church, 7. Because He gives His Holy schools as usual. 

of the program was: "We hold it is 

Boston, Oct. 20, 1914. Spirit to the obedient nation, enlight 

On last Sabbath afternoon we had 

the Nation's duty to make a constitutional 

recognition of Almighty God, 

of Baptism was administered to Hel 

an English service, and the sacrament 

as the Source of all authority, the 

en Phoebe Fattal, daughter of Sadik 

Lord Jesus Christ as the Ruler of 

nations, the Bible as the fountain of 

all law, and the true Christian religion 

as the nation's life." The first 

half hour was spent in "prayer for 

national regeneration by the Holy 

Spirit, that He would enlighten the 

social mind in civic righteousness, 

subdue the social will to the obedience 

of Christ, awaken the social 

conscience to the sin and danger of 

rebellion against God, and draw out 

the social affections to true allegiance 

to the King of Kings." 

The following resolutions were 

adopted by the Convention: 

1. Resolved, that we regard the 

Roman Catholic hierarchy as the ancient, 

subtile and dangerous antagonist 

to our civil and religious liberties. 

2. That we view with alarm the 

disposition of the present national administration 

at Washington to give 

undue favor to Romanists in political 

appointments. 

name that is above every name, that 

3. That we regard the shield at the name of Jesus every knee 

cy of instruction and general tone of which the present national government 

is seemingly interposing be 

things on earth and things under the 

should bow, of things in heaven and 

the institution Geneva stands high. 

But I am powerless to bring up the tween the Roman priests in Mexico earth, and every tongue confess, that 

quantitative standards; that work lies and the patriots who tpropose to exJesupel them as un-American and hostile God the Father." (Phil. 2:10-11.) 

Christ is Lord to the glory of 

in the hands ol our alumni and 

friends. 

to the very genius of our free institutions. 

woe is conditioned upon the attitude 

4. Because the nation's weal or 

I call attention to the danger of 

combining departments and thus reducing 

their number, of scaling down mon Polygamy should be banished "Them that honor me I will honor; 

Resolved, that the system of Mor 

assumed toward the Lord Christ. 

appropriations lor equipment, ol paying 

salaries that will not permit of tional life, a foe to the purity and in 

lightly esteemed." (1 Sam. 2:30.) 

from this land, as a menace to out na 

but they that despise me shall be 

post-graduate work on the part of our 

tegrity of the lamily, and as the procuring 

cause of the displeasure and 

wrath of Almighty God against the 

whole people. 

Resolved, that tlie Bible should be 

kept in every public school in the 

land, where it is already there, and 

not the Father who sent Him." (John 

5:23.) 

installed at once where it is not 5. Because the judgments which news that had been causing excitement 

and concern was absolutely 

there. 

He is inflicting upon the nations of 

The following was proposed for discussion: 

"Should the moral and remake us fear to offend Him and de 

Europe at the present hour should 

false. This we shared willingly in 

town and others who were planning 

ligious qualifications which Scriptures sirous to please Hi'm. 'The Lord at 

to go to Cyprus had their fears allayed 

and gave up the trip. 

require of civil officers, viz., able men, Thy right hand shall strike through 

men of truth, who fear God and hate kings in the day of His wrath. He 

The Edgar family and Miss iMearns 

covetousness, be required of school shall judge among the nations. He 

returned from Kessab about two days 

teachers and voters also" It was shall fillthe places with dead bodies. 

ago. With their return the mission 

maintained that as the school was society 

taking shape, and as every ele 

with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash 

(Ps. 110:5.) "Thou shalt break them 

oircle is as it was with the exception 

of the Balphs. We are all disappointed 

that Doctor and Mrs. Balph are not 

ment that is found in society must them to pieces like a potter's vessel." 

be put into it in the school room, it is (Ps. 2:9). He is the conqueror whose 

to be with us in their accustomed 

greatly to be desired that the teachers 

possess the moral and 

garments are stained with the blood 

religious 

ing and sending them possess. It 

therefore follows, that the teaching 

body and the body ol the electorate 

must have the moral and religious 

qualifications which Scriptures require 

of civil officers. The discussion of 

the "reasons why the President of the 

United States should recognize Christ 

To the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President 

of the United States: 

The National Reform Convention 

held here today, respectfully petition 

you to make suitable recognition of 

the Lord Jesus Christ in your forthcoming 

Thanksgiving Proclamation: 

1. Because it is a tribute that the 

organic people owe to Him as the divinely 

appointed King of nations. 

"Now, therefore be wise, O you kings, 

be instructed you judges of the earth. 

Seiwe the Lord with fear, And rejoice 

with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest 

He be angry, and you perish in the Nation owes thi. as a tribute to 

way. For His wrath will soon be Christ. 2. It is a necessary safeguard 

kindled." (Ps. 2:10-11.) 

for our Christian institutions. 3. it 

2. Because the nation, like the in-Idi\-idual, must approach God's throne tions who are looking to America for 

a needed example for the other na 

to give thanks, through the mediation a model. Rev. Dr. Puller discussed 

of the Redeemer. "For there is no the "Race Problem." Your correspondent 

spoke on "Public Social 

other name under heaven, given 

among men, whereby we must be saved." 

(Acts 4:12.) 

true Grandeur of Nations." The daily 

Covenanting with Jesus Christ, the 

3. Because it is God's will to honor 

Christ. "Wherefore God also hath 

papers gave good reports. 

highly exalted Him and given Him a 

We had a call from the U. S. Cruiser 

North Carolina, when things were 

"For the Father judgeth no man, but 

hath committed all judgment to the about the worst. The captain brought 

Son; that all may honor the Son, 

even as they honor the Father; he 

that honoreth not the Son, honoreth 

the storm into a calm and bring 

peace to the people. "By me kings 

reign and princes decree justice; by 

me princes rule and nobles, even all 

the judges of the earth." (Prov. 8:15, 

ening the social mind, subduing the 

social will, awakening the social conscience, 

and drawing out the social 

affections toward the reigning Christ; 

and this brings the nation unto fellowship 

with Christ the King. 

(Signed) 

REV. W. E. ARCHIBALD, D.D., Ph.D. 

President. 

REV, J. M. FOSTER, Secretary. 

Rev. Robt. Park, of Pernassas, Pa., 

gave a logical argument for the 

Christian amendment to the Constitution 

of the United States. 1. The 

LATAKIA NOTES. 

During the past two weeks there 

has been much fear and unrest here. 

The Moslems have been afraid of the 

coming of the English war ships, and 

the Christians have been afraid of 

the Moslems. The fear has been so 

strong that many from both sects left 

the city. Some fled to Cyprus and 

some to the Lebanons, but the greater 

part to the mountain villages. 

us assuring news that England so 

lar as was known had no idea of declaring 

war on Turkey at present. He 

also assured us that much of the 

in each was about 50. Since then 

there has been a goodly increase. The 

outsiide teachers who help in the 

boarding schools have not been 

brought in. As is well known to the 

and May Elsey Fattal. Helen is now 

five months old. Mr. Fattal is expecting 

to complete his work in college 

this year. 

!Mr. Edgar and Miss Maggie B. Edgar 

are planning to spend the coming 

Sabbath with the brethren In Gunamla. 

Dr. Stewart expected to hold 

Communion there in the summer as 

usual but was unable to get away 

from home.


A EAMILY PAPER. 

thing that we have a whole day for the study of 


it. As the resurrection from the dead was the picture 

and promise that we would rise into life Lesson XII. December 20, 1914. 

bthe Sabbath School 


Lesson XU. December 20, 1914 

who have lived in him here so the ascension of 

THE ASCENSION. 

THE ASCENSION. 

Jesus into heaven is the picture and promise that 

Luke 24:.50-53; Acts 1:1-11. 


we who have died and risen again in him will Today we will talk about the last time Jesus 

Golden Text.—He was taken up; and a cloud be taken up with him into glory. 

was seen on earth by Ms disciples, and how 

received him out of their sight. Acts 1; 9. 

The ascension is tbe picture of every Christian Jesus went home to heaven. 

Lesson Text.—Luke 24; 50-53, Acts 1;1-11. death bed scene. It is the mountain top from The disciples have come back from. Galilee to 

Time.—May, A. D. 30. 

which we lay down our load and take our Jerusalem. On the table pile up the sand for the 


flight into the glorious regions of immortality. Mount of Olives, and the surrounding hills. These 

Exposition.—When you hear about the missionaries 

who spent their whole lives in strange minently as we think of the ascension of Jesus. of Bethany on the side of the Mount ol Olives. 

There are two things that stand out very pro 

boxes mark Jerusalem and these the little town 

lands and in constant hardship and loneliness One is what he was leaving behind and the otheiis 

what was awaiting him as he looked ahead. first "Twelve." How many has he now, George 

Mary, how many disciples did Jesus have at 

and disappointment, and when you read how they 

longed for their home land and the friends who How much there was that he was leaving behind. 

How long the road through life had seemed clothespins in Jerusalem are the disciples. It 

"Eleven. Judas killed himself." These eleven 

meant so much to them, then the return of the 

missionaries has a different meaning. 

to him. There would be many pleasures but the is now lorty days since Jesus rose from the dead. 

We often think of the return of the missionaries 

from our own standpoint. We think how more of the satisfaction in the realization that ho these forty days, Alvin "Nine." 

pleasures that he would experience would be How many times have his friends seen him in 

glad we will be to see them and how many interesting 

things they will have to say and how temporal blessings on which we count so much. suddenly Jesus is with them again, just the same 

was doing his duty and saving men rather than As the disciples are talking among themselves, 

many things they will bring to show us and some. 

Jesus as walked and lived with them so many 

times we forget what it is going to mean to the 

years before cruel men crucified him. 

missionaries themselves who come back again to 

Jesus walks out of Jerusalem with his disci- 

their homes and their friends. 

In the same way we often think of the ascension 

of Christ from our standpoint. We think of 

the loneliness of the disciples here on the mountain 

and how they would feel his absence, for they 

had depended so much on him for everything 

and we forget what it was going to mean to the 

Son ot God to go back to his Father's house and 

to the glory that he had before the world was. 

Perhaps you could picture the return of a 

missionary from their far off field. The work has 

been hard. They have not seen the faces of their 

friends for years. There have been many disappomtments 

and discouragements. They have 

labored on through it all till at last the work has 

been blessed and the time has come to go back 

to see once again the friends they have left and 

to live for a while in the old home that they left 

years before. 

How hard they work getting ready for the .'•eturn 

trip. They want everything finished up so 

their presence will not be missed any more than 

can be helped. At last every thing is completed 

and they board the ship and begin the long voyage 

to the home land. 

When the voyage is over and the home laud 

appears in sight, their joy is almost complete, for 

they can see their friends standing there on the 

wharf and as they crowd out they are received 

into the arms of the ones they have longed to 

see for so long. It may be that an old father and 

mother have waited long for this day of returning. 

^ , . 

Could we not think that Christ's return to hia 

heavenly home would be something like that only 

infinitely more wonderful. What a long journey 

it was for him when he left his Father's house 

and came down here to this land of darkness and 

the shadow Of death. We pity the missionaries 

who leave their homes to go to the land of heathenism 

and degradation, but how much more 

should we wonder at the love of Jesus wuo came 

from heaven to earth, from God to man, and lived 

as one of us and sacrificed his life after he had 

endured the shame of sin. 

But at last it is all over. The price has been 

paid. His people are saved. The world has received 

the message and the time has come for his 

going home. What a glad time that must have 

been for the Savior. His joy was complete. What 

a glad time it must have been in the Father s 

house with God and the holy angels as they saw 

him preparing to come home. It was a great 

separation that was made in heaven when Christ 

came to earth to do his missionary work. 

With me the ascension has not had as large or 

important place as it ought to hold. It is a gooi1 

He had few of them. If he had had all that the 

world could offer it would have fallen so far below 

what he had in the Father's house that it would 

have been as nothing. 

His life was full ol suffering and sorrow and 

disappointments. His life had been full of opposition 

clear to the end, and the end of the great 

struggle that he carried on was what the world 

called defeat. His friends failed him. His disciples 

denied him and betrayed him and he learned 

by that as he could have learned in no other way 

the great weakness and need of those he came 

to save. The ones for whom he died refused 

to be saved. He had been heralded as the coming 

Messiah and the conqueror of the world and 

after three years of struggle he died on the cross 

between thieves. 

Those are some of the things that he left behind 

in the world when he went to his Father. 

He knew that he had come out the victor in the 

end, but the fear and despair of those dark days 

would seem to us to be always associated with 

his life on earth. 

It was not all dark, however, for the last sight 

of earth he had as he went up to his Father was 

that company of faithful disciples on the mountain 

side looking steadfastly up into heaven alter 

him with wonder in their eyes and longing in 

their hearts. 

Now what was ahead of him We cannot answer 

that. We will not know till our time comes to go 

to be with him and to enter into his glory. We 

know that he received all authority and power 

and that he was made the Judge of the universe. 

He was glorified and seated upon the throne at 

the right hand of God. He was praised by the unnumbered 

host of heaven and the shouts of that 

great company would reach out beyond the farthest 

spheres telling every created thing, "^\orthy 

is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and 

riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and 

glory, and blessing." 

Perhaps it is well that we do not know, for we 

would talk of those things as though they were 

common-place and forget the real meaning of 

them. We have enough to think of now and ii 

we get the meaning of what is revealed we will 

be better prepared to look into those wonderful 

things that are ahead. 

Is it not something like this story of the ascension 

for us when our time of leaving the world 

comes It will be the valley of the shadow of 

death, but it will be the passing out of death into 

life. It will be leaving behind all that is distressing 

and troublesome and all the pain and sorrow 

and trial that brings us low. This is all to be 

left behind and w.e are to be taken over to that 

better place where there is every joy and opportunity 

to please God with nothing to hold us 

back. There will be no weakness, no sin, no 

temptation to sin and nothing for which we will 

be ashamed or disappointed. 

death is of it teaches glory ciples ation In Every is true trouble the Ecclesiastes beyond. to is that for us beginning death better make the and tnere Christian, Christ's and disappointment than we of ascension that yet the are eternal ascension work there day for told it happiness to of is and that a one's not do hope taught beloved suffering and only the birth. of with his day prepar 

eternal the friend God. That but dis 

ot 

plies, down over this brook Kedron again. Are 

they happy, Elmer Yes, for they have their beloved 

Master with them again. They pass Gethsemane 

and their minds go back to the night 

when Judas betrayed Jesus and the soldiers led 

him away, and they remember with sorrow how 

they all ran away. But they look at the love 

for them shining on Jesus' face and are happy 

again. Now they walk along this road as far 

as Bethany, and gather around Jesus on this 

mountain side. 

Ruth, when your mother went away for a 

month last summer, did she just walk out without 

telling you what to do while she was gone 9 

"No, she told me a lot of things." So Jesus 

tells his disciples what be wishes them to do 

after he leaves them. "Do not depart from Jerusalem," 

says Jesus, "but wait for the promise of 

the Father." This is the Holy Spirit which Jesus 

will send to comfort and to strengthen them after 

he has gone. The Holy Spirit is the part of 

Jesus which we cannot see, but which lives in 

our hearts if we are good, and helps us do right. 

Then Jesus says, "Ye shall receive power, after 

that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and 

ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, 

and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto 

the uttermost part of the earth." Just wait in 

Jerusalem till their hearts are lull ol the Holv 

Spirit then go all over the world telling folks 

about Jesus and begging them to come to him. 

Now Jesus, standing here on this mountain, 

stretches his hands out over his disciples and 

blesses them. And while be blesses them, Jesus 

slowly rises up from among them and a bright 

cloud surrounds him and carries him on up into 

heaven. 

Do you think the disciples watch that cloud, 

Jeanne Yes, they gaze and gaze, hoping to 

catcli one more glimpse of Jesus. Suddenly two 

men stand by them. They are angels in shining 

white. "Ye men of Galilee," they say, "why 

.stand ye gazing up into heaven This same 

Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, 

shall so come in like manner as ye have seen 

him go into heaven." 

So the disciples go back slowly to Jerusalem. 

Jesus has gone to heaven, but he is a living 

Jesus. And both they and we have this living 

Jesus for our friend in heaven. Gladys, why do 

you like to hear about Philadelphia "Because 

my Daddy goes there." And why do you like 

Pittsburgh, Charles '-• "Because my Grandma lives 

there." So because Jesus is in heaven, we want 

to go there to live and see him face to face, 

don't we Jesus is there now, watching over 

us, and is fillingcur hearts with his Spirit. Some 

day he will take us home to live with him forever 

in heaven il we love him now and obey 

bim. Montclair, N. J.


FOR DECEMBER 20. 


"The Reward of Soul Winning." 

—Dan. 13:3. 

Psalms: 33:1-4, Xo. 79; 126:1-4, 

ings of Cliristianity but I can tell 

of (Jhrist." If we have a great 

love for Christ and souls and if 

there is no knoivn, weakening sin ia 

Xo. 35.5; 91:12-15, Xo. 247; 119: our life, we can "tell of Christ" too. 

Part 8, Xo. 32G; 122:1-4, Xo. 350. Surely we can, we that are the heirs 

Parallels: James 5:20; 1 Cor. 9: of centuries of Christian education. 

22; Ezek. 33:9; John 1:41-42; There are many glorious rewards 

Isaiah 53:11; Luke 10:17; Luke for personal work: 

15 :10; Acts 15 :3; 1 Thess. 2 :19-20; 

Ps. 126:6. 

Those who have read Church history 

I. The Souls That Are Won. 

The CuUinan diamond is worih a 

million dollars. A Raphael recently 

very carefully, have been much sold for five hundred thousand. A 

impressed with the fact of the wonderful 

famous horse was bought not many 

spread of Christianity during months ago for four hundred thou 

the firstthree centuries. xVt the beginning 

sand dollars. And yet all the matianity 

of the fourth century, Christerial 

world is as nothing when comsand 

had become the state repared 

to an immortal soul. Timid 

ligion of the Eoman Empire and Edward Kimball stepped into a 

had been acknowledged by the Emperor 

store and spoke to a young man 

Constantine. During all these about Christ. The young man yield 

}-ears there had been no great missionaries 

ed his life to Christ and out of that 

except Paul. He, of course, store came Dwight L. Moody to beed 

was a genius of the first order— 

consecrated, fully surrendered, brilliant, 

gin his world-wide work for souls. 

A young agnostic came to one of our 

a wonderful organizer. When State universities. A member of the 

you read his epistles you are conscious 

students' Y. M. C. A. spoke to him 

that he expects enterprising about Christ and there began the 

and devout men to follow him in work that led to the winning of 

building up the Church. But such John E. Mott. These men have 

was not the case. There were none been modern apostles, doing wonders 

who possessed his wonderful qualities 

to carry on his work. For centuries 

for the kingdom. 

II. The Consciousness of a Com 

there were no commanding mand Obeyed. 

missionary geniuses. How then did Christ's example and explicit 

Christianity spread Solely by command urge us to begin the work. 

personal work. Everybody was talking 

"Go ye therefore and make disci 

about it. There were not so ples.'' From the calling of his dis 

many preachers but everyone passed 

on the wonderful word of salvation 

ciples to the thief won on the cross, 

our Lord was unceasingly winning 

through Clirist. The husband souls. There is a great joy in knowciples 

told the wife and wife told husband ing that we are obedient to the last 

and they together told the children. command of our departed Lord. 

Slave spoke to fellow slave. The sailor 

There are many more rewards. 

spoke of it when he wandered There is no joy like seeing a friend 

on a foreign shore, and the soldier snatched from Satan, our Church 

told the story to the barbarian he would increase and glow with new 

had conquered on the outskirts of power, joy is brought to Christ and 

the Empire. It was the method God the angels, an unspeakable peace 

Messed so marvelously then and it would rule in our hearts. Are we 

seems to be the only method which turning many to righteousness If 

will be successful now. Missionaries, 

ministers. Sabbath-school teachers, 

church members, everyone who 

has felt the life-giving touch of 

Christ, must be a witness for Him. 

Robert E. Speer quotes from a 

letter of a friend of his who is a 

missionary in Central Cliina. This 

friend was telling of an old Chinese 

farmer, who had become a saint, 

whose name was Tai. He was a 

(vonderful personal worker and man 

norant old man, and never have 

been to school. I don't know anj' 

thing about the great, deep teach 

not, we are missing a wonderful 

privilege here and splendid rewards 

in the world to come. 

IN MEIVIORIAM. 

Robert Copeland, oldest member of 

Brookland R. P. Congregation passed 

to his rest October 17th, 1911, aged 77 

years. He was greatly afflicted, being 

unable to attend church for two 

years or more, but in patience he possessed 

his soul. "I shall be satisfled 

of prayer. One day he said to the when I awake with Thy likeness."— 

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FOI! DECEMBER 2:^., 1914. 

By Eev. J. M. Johns'.on. 

Foreign :\Iissions. Matt. 2S:l,s-2ii. 

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3. The Cliina Field. 

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human race. ''tJo ve." "teach all nations." 

ISOl J. R. W. Stevenson was in 

the Latakia ^Mission. In the year 

Passages: Mark 16:16. Is. 40:3-5. (Continued on page 1" ^

Pecember 2, 1914. 

N o t e 

**''Mrs. J. L. Patterson has removed 

from Staunton, 111., to 1749a Windsor 

place, St. Louis, Mo. 

night, "there has been real food in 

Roberts, Agent for Foreign Board those messages." We earnestly desire 

the prayers of the whole dhurch 

"""'Â correspondent sends these 

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It bears the date of Oct. 

Rev. Bruce Elsey, at Content, state 

24: 

for our work here. We hope soon to 

that his wife and two babies were "On September 22nd we sent to have Brother McElhinney, of Sterling, 

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the heart. Baby, 14 months old, had 

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shoulder dislocated." Our correspondent 

adds: "Mr. Elsey is doing good 

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SELMA ECHOES. 

Monday afternoon the pupils were 

highly entertained by Madam Broadus 

Anderson, a prominent singer, and 

Miss Dixon, a pianist and reciter. 

Both ladies were from Chicago and 

are making a tour of the south. 

Their main object in making this 

tour is to visit and see as many of 

the schools as possible and Inspire 

the youth of the race to nobler and 

higher ideals of life. 

The flrst temperance contest of the 

yeJir was held in the chapel Friday 

evening. Six pupils were the contestants 

who acquitted themselves in 

a creditable manner. In addition to 

the orations very good music was 

rendered. A large motto was placed 

over the platform iu chapel with the 

following words: "Touch not, taste 

not, handle not." These contests are 

doing great good and having a widespread 

influence in the surrounding 

communities. 

A ten day campaign was held to 

raise $100.00 for the repairing of the 

church. The money was realized and 

the work is done. The night bees 

for cleaning the church were also a 

success. 

The list of teachers and workers 

this year are as follows: Pastor of 

congregation, 'Rev. S. F. Kingston; 

Superintendent of schools, W. J. Sanderson. 

At Knox—^Margaret Martin, 'Cambridge, 

O., principal of the High 

School; Ella Thompson, White Cottage, 

O., assistant principal; Ella 

Hays, Houston, 111., grammar school; 

Eilvira Sims, Selma, grade 6; Ella 

Frazier, Pittsburgh Pa. grade 5; 

Mrs. M. I. Robb, New Concord, O., 

grade 4; Anna Sims, Selma, grade 

3; Mary Wilson, Pittsburgh, Pa., 

grade 2; Ellen Senegal, Selma, grade 

annex 1; Mrs. M. Sims, Selma, grade 

1; Nellie Rose, Selma, annex 2; Mary 

Fowler, Cedarville, O., superintendent 

girls' industTial department; Ora 

Bell Shelton, Selma, assistant in the 

girls' department; W. M. Bottoms, 

Selm.a, superintendent of the boys' 

industrial department; Isa James, 

Selma, teacher of music, vocal and 

instrumental. 

At East Selma School—Sophia 

Kingston, Selma, principal; Laura 

Mae Kingston, Selma, assistant. 

At Pleasant Grove School—Mr. T. 

J. Kynett, farmer, and Mrs. Kynett, 

teacher ol the school. 

At Valley Creek—Gussie Ware, Selma, 

teacher. 

In the Kindergarten in West Selma 

—Mrs. S. A. Parker, teacher. 

We continue to hear the complaint 

that cotton is tied up. We wish it 

were strong drink instead. 

Repairing the roof of the church 

and replastering the walls and ceiling 

of the main auditorium cost about 

dollars if the other seventy-five were 

raised inside of two weeks. The proposition 

did the work. 

We are hopefully looking forward 

to decision day Sabbath, the 22nd 

Some have already shown bright 

hope of taking a stand for the higher 

life in Christ. This decision day idea 

was suggested by Prof. Sanderson, 

and is meeting the favorable endorsement 

of all the workers. 

As yet the war has not effected the 

regular attendance of pupils at school. 

We have our 'much appreciated enlarged 

chapel just about full. The 

pupils seem to be taking hold of the 

school work in every department with 

much enthusiasm. 

At a teachers' meeting Wednesday 

evening before prayer meeting, a committee 

was appointed to prepare a 

program for decision day. A design 

prepared by Prof. Bottoms and placed 

in the Sabbath School room in the 

basement of the church is calculated 

to show that there are two things to 

be realized in the person of every 

true Christian, first Christ, and second 

the higher life that must result 

from having Christ. 

A cold wave fell upon Selma Monday 

and is making a draft upon the 

coal bins. The bare-footed and thinly-clad 

youths at school tell the story 

clearly that some are not prepared 

for the winter. The wants of life are 

three-fold, necessities, comforts and 

luxuries. Some have not much of 

any of the three. Few are really prepared 

for life. There is a large work 

in life for those who know what lile 

is. 

Considerable improvement has been 

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made on the street and sidewalk 

Ironting the mission property. The 

city has graded the street and graveled 

it and also graded down the 

of the other -churches in attendance ANOTHER FLOOD IN DAYTON. 

sidewalks. 

The enrollment increases almost on the meetings. 

It was not water this time. It 

every day although complaints of One lady from the Baptist Church only meant that I was fillinganother 

engagement lor a course of lec 

hard times continue to be heard. remarked at the close of the service 

Placards have been put up all over on Sabbatb evening: "We're sorry to tures at Central Seminary of the German 

Reformed Church. It is about 

town bearing the injunction: "Stop think Mr. Wylie is going away and 

talking war and get busy." Some 

that the meetings are going to stop." 

say there is nothing to get busy at. 

four years since I was there before 

But there is lots of good yet to be 

Although there were no accessions yet and while there is a new crop of students, 

the Faculty is much the same. 

done. So get busy. 

we feel that the word preached, which 

"Go to work today." 

is "the power of God unto salvation President Van Horne has given place 

to every one that believeth," cannot to President Christman, who was 

YORK NOTES. 

fail to bring forth some fruit in the earlier a pastor in the city. At tiie 

York, N. Y., observed the sacrament 

lives ol those who heard it. 

table in the student dormitory I had 

of the Lord's Supper on Sabbath, the 

for company, a German recently out 

Our church is now lighted with gas, 

Sth inst, one week later than at flrst 

of Stuttgart, a Japanese student and 

which adds much to the attractiveness 

arranged. 

several natives. Nippon seemed raiher 

aggressive and also appeared to 

of the evening services. 

Evangelistic services were held each 

J. W. M. H. have the sympathy of the table. German 

"Kultur" got little recognition, so 

evening of the preceding week, except 

Saturday. 

much so that I tried to turn the at 

The plain gospel message of the 

tack from the Kaiser, as they called 

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one and only way ol salvation, viz.: 

him. I would not be surprised if 

through believing on the Lord Jesus 

Japan could furnish nearly as good an 

cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh 

article of national pride as Germany. 

Christ as the divinely appointed Savior, 

was presented in a most pleasing 

Cure. 

For time I had an hour for each 


^Ye, the undersigned," have known F. J. 

lecture, and I could ask no more ia 

and attractive manner by Rev. A. A. 

Cheney for the last 16 years, and believe him 

time, and since I had the teachers and 

Wylie, of Syracuse. Good audiences perfectly honorable in all business transactions 

students together with some visitors 

were present at all the meetings, and and fina'ncially able to carry out any obliga. 

there was nothing more in this line. 

two hundred dollars and sufficient 

money has been raised to pay for many were the words of commendation 

for Rev. Wylie, not only from 

tions made by his firm. 

Perhaps the most interested man was 

NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. 

a missionary secretary who was In 

all. After one hundred dollars were 

Toledo, O 

Dayton during the week. It looks 

raised one party promised twenty-flve our own people but also from those Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting 

directly upon the blood and mucous .Sur 

now as if the men who are pushin. 

faces of the system. Testimonials sent free. 

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A MitltY ÂpaiL 

il 

Joreigu missions would be our earrieBt 

supporters, for they are seeing congregations in connection with the 

lerence of thd yoiing people ef the 

ihat only a Christian life among the next regular meeting which is to be 

home people can give a demonstration 

of the value of Christianity. In 

held at Hemet, CaL, October 25th, 

1915. 

these days when the world has become 

so small that travellers from 

every mission country are frequent 

visitors here, we need to live Christianity 

to give the missionaries a 

talking chance. Por this reason the 

missionaries are not handing out any 

empty compliments about this being 

a Christian nation. On the other 

hand, they are urging that it must. 

hecome such. 

I had an interesting discussion 

with Dr. James D. Good, over the 

idea of the organic nature of society, 

he opposing the Idea as being opposed 

to individual freedom. I tried to explain 

to him that as often used, the 

term organism had a biological significance, 

but that with a psychological 

meaning individual freedom was conserved. 

His views, he said, had been 

formed in the Mercersburg controversy 

in the German Relormed Church. 

Frank will succeed" said one business 

man to another who had just 

1 had also a little discussion at the 

close of the lectures on the Covenanter 

views on voting in which Presiey 

to set him up in a small way, 

loaned a lad of nineteen some mondent 

Van Home helped me out by "Well, they used to live back of 

suggestions. He understands our 

our hoiise," replied the other, "and 

position very well. 

It seemed to me that the lectures he was the only child. His mother 

were better received than when at was taken ill, and was an invalid for 

the Seminary four years ago, as the several years. Frank went to work 

critical spirit did not seem to be so 

muoh in evidence. It is becoming 

luminously clear that righteousness 

must be put to work instead of the 

superficial Christianity with which the 

world has been content. The European 

war is killing sham Christianity. 


PACIFIC COAST PRESBYTERY. 

The fourth regular meeting of Pacific 

Coast Presbytery was held in 

the Seattle Church October 26th and 

2ith. A very earnest sermon, stirring 

to greater faithfulness, was preached 

at the opening by Dr. J. S. Thompson 

from the text, Isa. 43:10, "Ye are 

my witnesses." 

The news of the birth of a new congregation 

in our Presbytery in Winnipeg 

on October 23rd, was received 

by telegram, and was the occasion of 

much joy and satisfaction. Our people 

in Winnipeg deserve much commendation 

lor their sincere and 

steadfast purpose and united effort. 

They mean to go forward, lor they 

have already requested the moderation 

of a call for pastor and this has 

teen granted. 

Presbytery recommended all our 

congregations to follow the recommendation 

of Synod that an "Every 

Member" canvass of the congregatiou 

be m'ade during the present Synodic 

year. 

P. J. McDonald is Chairman of the 

interim Commission; and J. G. Reed 

's Chairman Committee on Supplies, 

wr the ensuing year. 

The Committee on State of Region, 

p. J. McDonald, Chairman, 

âs instructed to arrange lor a con- 

Presbytery enjoyed not only the 

hospitality of the homes of the pastor 

and people of Seattle, but also 

of the united congregation in the 

celebration of their twenty-lifth anniversary. 

After the work of Presbytey 

was finished, a most enjoyable 

evening was spent with them around 

their great tables laden with good 

things to eat, and afterwards, in hearing 

of their most interesting history 

—a history to be proud of, and to stir 

the zeal and emulation ol every congregation 

in the Church. The past 

gives good promise for the successful 

prosecution of the great work still 

before this people. 

F. D. FRAZER, Clerk. 

SIGNS OP SUCCESS. 

"AAîat makes you think that 

after school hours every day, and 

washed dishes and cooked and even 

sewed in order to save his mother's 

strength. The other boys made fun 

of him, but he set his teeth and 

stood it, and came out at the head 

of his class, besides. I'd be willing 

to back him up twice as heavily as I 

have done, for he's clear grit right 

through." 

The result showed that the speaker 

was right, for Frank is now one 

of the most successful young men in 

the litle town.—The Comrade. 


(•Continued Irom page 8.) 

charge. To this field Eev. Easson 

and Dr. W. M. Moore were transferred 

from Suadea in 1896. In the 

year 1905 Dr. McCarroll took up 

the work in Nicosia and his brother, 

Walter, in Larnaca, about twenty 

miles southwest of Nicosia. The 

island is said to be 160 miles long 

and about 50 miles wide. It contains 

6 large cities and 600 villages, 

with a population of 237,000. As in 

other countries so here there are a 

great many classes of people, such as 

Greeks, Moselems, Eoman Catholics, 

Maronites, Armenians, and Jews. 

While the Island belongs to England 

it is said the people pay a revenue 

to the Turkish Government. The 

work in this part of the Lord's vineyard 

is not without its peculiar difficulties 

and yet much good is being 

E x p e r t s W h o K n o w 

They speak from dieir own experience; 

years of practical work in 

the preparation of perfect food for 

particular people. Their testimony 

cannot be gainsaid: 

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recommend for use ''Royal'' Baking^ 

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others, 

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done. Doors are opening up for 

greater activity. 

2. The Syrian Field. 

The work in Syria was begun in 

the year 1857 by Drs. E. J. Dodds 

the year 1895 by Eevs. Eobb and Mc 

Bumey. It was started at Tak 

and Joseph Beattie. This field in Hing Chau, situated on West Eiver, 

some ways has been regarded as the about 150 miles from Canton. Under 

the blessing of the Head of the 

most difficult in the Mission work of 

the church. There always has been Church the work has been exceedingly 

fruitful. In the report given by 

considerable opposition to the 

preaching of the Gospel from the the Board of Foreign Missions it is 

Turkish authorities and also from said that "Tak Hing, -with two outstations, 

report 232 members, a net 

the ofiicials in the Greek Church. 

But notwithstanding all this the increase of 35. Adding to these figures 

22 at Do Sing and 77 at Lo 

work is being successfully carried on, 

although at times the results are Ting, shows a present total mem 

scarcely seen. The seed is being sown 

and the prayers of the Church are 

needed that in due time many souls 

will be gathered in from that land of 

darkness and superstition. The statistics 

of the last year's report show 

291 chureh members in this field. 

There was an accession of 4 and 13 

baptisms. It is also said that there 

are 141 girls and 425 boys under instruction. 

Seventeen male teachers 

and seven female employed. The 

outlook is surely encouraging. 

3. The China Field. 

We presume the efforts put forth 

in China has yielded the greatest re 

suits considering the time spent than 

any of the three fields mentioned. 

The Mission in China established in 

bership of 331, a net increase of 134 

in the Chinese Mission. That is 

worth recording as the firstfruits of 

an abundant harvest." The Board 

for the year 1913 reports in the Levant 

a membership of 442. Combining 

this with the membership in 

China, 331, we have a total of 773 

members in our Chureh in Foreign 

Missions. Surely this is worth while. 

Let us remember these fields and the 

workers in prayer more earnestly before 

the Throne of God. Let us pray 

that the Lord of the harvest would 

send out more laborers that precious 

souls be gathered in.


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Some days appear to be so crowded with routine, 

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Jack London in "John Barleycorn,'" says the 

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proportions would bring the charge nearer the 

truth; and in many of the smaller denominations 

of 'Christians the people's gifts to the needy are 

handled for very much less than one per cent. 

A Mr. Lamar, called "the wolf of Wall Street," 

was last week tried In the Federal Court in this 

city, convicted of impersonating certain Congressmen, 

in conversations over the telephone, 

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years in jail. No one thinks the less of real 

Congressmen because of this counterfeit one; but 

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The question has often arisen as to the inconvenience 

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ofl! than we realize. The majority of our congregations 

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of Africa and South America, Scribner's had 

seen it and had secured the sole rights to the 

story of his labors and discoveries. And the 

public could have been sure that when Colonel 

Goethals was ready to give his own account of 

the greatest engineering feat in history, the 

building of the Panama Canal, that Scribner's 

would have it, as now announced. 

And what is true in one realm of life, is true in 

another; so that when an unpublished story tf 

the loved Robert Louis Stevenson is discovered 

among his manuscripts, people who know, are 

prepared for the announcement that it will appear 

flrst in Scribner's. 

Now, as in all previous ages, genuine great 

ness is the ability to "dip into the future" far 

enough to see the most desirable things for 

which to strive, and it is this ability which has 

made and is continuing to make a great magazine 

of Scribner's.

A Uttle New York City Cirl Who Never Saw a Christmas Tree 

And What Came of It 

I am sure you will be well enough by Christmas 

to get about and—" Here the speaker stopped 

and looked about the bare little room. She was 

going to say "Help fix up your Christmas tree," 

but she knew well, enough there would be no 

tree in that squalid little room, so she finished 

her sentence with: "—go somewhere and enjoy 

a Christmas tree." The sick 'child looked up at 

the beautiful woman with wondering eyes. 

"What's a Christmas tree" she asked. 

The lady looked at her in astonishment. "WTiy, 

my child," she gasped, "do you mean to say you 

have never seen a Christmas tree" 

The little girl nodded. 

"I ain't never seen some of them, too," piped 

Up the little girl's sister. 

"I guess perhaps they seen some in a store 

winder," said their aged grandmother apologetically, 

"but we've never had one here. They cost 

money." 

This occurred early in December in 1912. The 

lady was Mrs. E. D. L. Herreshoff, of New York. 

Interested in charitable work, she had been making 

her customary rounds among some of the 

east side poor. Although Mrs. Herreshoffi knew 

how bitterly poor were these people, it had never 

occurred to her, she explained afterward, that 

there was any one, even in the slums of New 

York, and especially any child, who did not know 

what a iChristmas tree looked like. She was 

shocked beyond expression. She had merely suggested 

seeing a Christmas tree to the sick little 

girl as a means of bringing 'cheer to the little 

sufferer. 

For the relief of readers who are impatient it 

should be explained that this particular poor little 

sick girl saw a real Christmas tree that year, and, 

furthermore, it was tn ber own squalid home, and 

laden with many presents. Mrs. Herreshoffi seni 

it there, all trimmed and gift-laden. But the matter 

of this particular little girl's getting a tree is 

not the important factor in the growth of the idea. 

It was the little girl's declaration that she had 

never seen a Christmas tree. This was almost 

directly responsible for a great Christmas idea 

which, within two years, has spread across the 

continent to more than a score of cities and towns. 

On Christmas eve, 1912, a fifty-footChristmas 

tree towered in the center of Madison Square 

Park in New York. Last year a seventy-five foot 

Christmas tree appeared there as by magic one 

night, and glistened with a thousand electric 

lights on Christmas eve. This year an effort will 

be made to secure a hundredfoot tree if possible. 

After Mrs. Herreshoff came away from the 

squalid little tenement two years ago, the idea 

of a municipal Christmas tree occurred to her. 

She talked it over with friends, and together they 

went to the city authorities. 

"Did you know," exclaimed one of them, "that 

there are children in New York who have never 

seen a Christmas tree" The official did not 

doubt it. He knew his New York, and he was 

prepared to believe anything. 

"We want the city to put up an immense Christmas 

tree," said the spokesman; "put it up in some 

park not too far away from the central part of 

the lower east side." 

"The idea is all right,"the city official admitted, 

"except for one thing. We could get 

the names of thousands of poor people from the 

charitable institutions, line them up by districts 


and hand gifts out to them, but there would be 

a riot, and, furthermore, I do not believe in public 

giving. These people do not want to stand 

out in a public square as objects of charity, whether 

it is Christmas charity or any other kind." 

'I had no idea of putting gifts upon such a tree,'' 

declared Mrs. Herreshoff. 

"What else is a Christmas tree for" the city 

official asked in surprise. 

"A Christmas tree is to represent, in a way, 

the spirit of Christmas. It is to be lighted with 

brilliant lights, and to keep ever green in our 

memories the natal day of Christ.'" 

"I don't believe it would interest any one without 

presents on It," the official demurred, but finally 

it was decided to put up the firstmunicipal 

tree, and Madison Square Park was selected as 

the site. A fifty-foot tree was ordered, and 

every newspaper in the country printed a little 

SHEPHERDED. 

B. F. M. Sours. 

Have you heard the tale of the deathless 

joy 

That the anclMit shepherds heard 

•Have you felt the thrill of the deathless 

song 

That has all the nations stirred 

For the Holy One, for the Christ of 

God, 

Then came to the earth to dwell. 

To tread the paths 'his people trod. 

And ills name, Immanuel. 

And the shepherds heard; but his 

sheep are we, 

And we love our Shepherd dear. 

And he fiUls our hearts with peace 

and song, 

And our lives with hope and cheer; 

He came: He lives as our Shepherd 

now. 

And we follow him alway; 

But hark!—the angels still we hear, 

"The Christ is bom today!" 

Mechanicsburg, Pa. 

Kent in the evening, mostly maldng the trip 

from Sunnydale to Kent on foot. This program 

was continued throughout the winter, but 

item about the order for this immense tree, and 

the search in the Adirondacks for one that would 

be suitable. Explanation was also made in the on April 7, 1889, we changed the place of 

papers that this was to be a municipal Christmas meeting to the Y. il. C. A. building, which was 

tree. No sooner had Mrs. Herreshoffi's idea of a a help and the audiences increased. From this 

public celebration and a municipal tree been announced 

than Mayor John F. Fitzgerald, of Bos 

date we held services in Seattle every Sabbath 

and our services in Sunnyside during the week. 

ton, heralded the plan with pleasure and stood 

sponsor for a similar tree to be erected that year A petition was prepared and sent to the Synodical 

meeting of Kansas Presbytery, which met 

on historic Boston common. The mayor of Hartford, 

Conn., was approached by women of that at Belle Centre. Ohio, asking for an organization. 

This petition was signed by 50 members 

city with a newspaper clipping telling of the New 

York and Boston plan, and all she said was, 

or prospective members, and three adherents. 

"Wlay not Hartford" 

There was still ample time and so Hartford 

The petition was granted and a Commission 

had a Christmas tree set up in front of the State was appointed to organize the congregation 

House. In San Francisco the same idea took 

root, and there a group of municipal Christmas 

trees were set up in Golden Gate Park. 

On Christmas eve in New York, 1912, workmen 

had placed a gigantic electric star on the top- 


HISTORICAL SKETCH OF SEATTLE 

COXGEEGATIOX. 

By Eev. T. M. Slater. 

With the appointment in 1888 of Eev. S. 

Dell Johnston by the Central Board to conduct 

tvork in Seattle, Sunnyside and Kent, a 

new chapter in our history was begun. Eesponding 

to my request for some account of 

his •work, Mr. Johnston has written me a personal 

letter in wliich are recorded many interesting 

items which he has very kindly permitted 

me to use in the preparation of this sketch 

-^nd believing that his own statement of manv 

things is the very best that could be given and 

will add vividness to the account, I am, with 

slight alterations of the order in which it came 

to me, giving the story of ilr. Johnston's work 

ia his own words. 

"I arrived at Seattle, Xov. 3. I found four 

members at Kent: Dr. and ilrs. W. H. Ewiii» 

and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pinkerton. Se\L'n 

at Sunnydale: Mr. and Mrs. David Elsey and 

daughter, Mrs. Jennie Yiesle}', Mr. and Mrs. 

Gaxdner Clark, and Mrs. Sarah Graham and 

her daughter, ilrs. Jennie Nichol. I preached 

the first sermon Sabbath morning in the Sunnydale 

school house to an audience of 18. Mr. 

David Elsey had been conducting a Sabbath 

School at this place for some time, and I rode 

over from Kent through the rain that morning 

on Dr. Ewing's horse, piloted through the 

woods by Heni-y Ewing. The Sunnydale and 

Kent contingent were enthusiastic and helpful. 

They deserve great credit for what they 

have done in establishing the work. 

''At Seattle I found two members, Mr. D. 

B. Ewing and Charles ilcArthur. Seattle at 

this time was booming, and it was difficult to 

find a place to hold service. After sldrmishing 

around I found a foreigner, a Christian 

lajTuan, (Norwegian or Danish) who was holding 

religious services in a hall over the store 

at Fifth .\.venue and Pik^j Street. He agreed 

to divide the time with me, each occupying 

the hall on alternate Sabbaths. I preaclied at 

Seattle one Sabbath, and the next I would 

preach at Sunnydale in the morning and at 

and to ordain and install me as pastor. This 

Commission consisted of my father, Bev. N. if- 

Jolxnston, Eev. N. R. Johnston, D. D., and Elder 

W. H. Ewing of Kent. The Commission 

met August 8, 1889, in the Pike Street Hall. 

The great fire of June 6, 1SS9, having de-



stroyed the Y. M. C. A. building, we had gone 

back to the hall for our services, but halls and 

churches were scarce, and we were only permitted 

to occupy the hall for a short time, so 

Vfe adjojumed to the old University Auditorium 

on the old campus near Fifth Avenue and 

Seneca Street. Eev. J. K. McClurkin being 

present was asked to take part in the services 

and he was added to the Commission. Thursday 

evening at 7:30, in the University Chapel, 

Kev. N- M. Johnston preached and the congregation 

was organized vrith 21 members. The 

following officers were chosen: Elders, David 

S, Elsey and Charles E. Downie. Deacons, Oliver 

W. Hemphill and Charles L. Smith. Before 

the communion services were over 13 more 

members were received, making the total 34. 

Friday evening, after a sermon by Dr. Mc 

Clurkin in the University Chapel, the pastor 

and officers were duly ordained and installed. 

Saturday evening the services were held in the 

dining room of the home of Mrs. McGavin, on 

the University grounds. Sabbath morning the 

services were held in the Pike Street Hall. 

That evening Dr. McClurkin preached in the 

First Baptist Church. Thus we were organized 

under difSculties and driven from place 

to place. The following were the charter 

members of the congregation: Dr. W. H. Ewing, 

Mrs. M. C. Ewing, Miss Winnifred Ewing, 

Henry C Ewing, Samuel Pinkerton, Mrs. Margaret 

Pinkerton, Mrs. Jennie Nicol, William 

F. Cook, Mrs. Fancy Cook, Miss Jennie Cook, 

Miss Susie E. Cook, John A. Cook, 0. W. 

Hemphill, James Colvin, David S. Elsey, Mrs. 

Ellen Elsey, Charles E. Downie, Miss Mary L. 

Downie, James E. Chisholm, Mrs. Martha 

Chishohn, Mrs. Mary J. McGavin, John K. 

Montgomery, Charles L. Smith, William Spilker, 

Miss Margaret McGavin, Mrs. Katie 

Smith, E. McKeil, Mrs. Jennie Yiesley, James 

A. Cathcart, William Anderson, Mrs. Jane Anderson, 

Mrs. Nancy Colvin, Mrs. Sarah Graham, 

and Miss Mary Cook. 

!*•; "My resignation was accepted by the congregation 

July 15, 1891. My relationship with 

the congregation has always been most pleasant. 

They were a faithful and devoted people, 

and there have always been in its membership 

many persons of ability and a willingness to 

work. There were received into the congregation 

during my pastorate 62 persons. Lost 

through death and removals 6, leaving on the 

roll July, 1891, 56 names." 

Before turning this page of our history one 

incident should be mentioned in connection 

with the great fire of 1889. With the burning 

of the old Y. M. C. A. building on First 

Avenue, our people not only lost their place 

of meeting and had to go forth seeking another, 

but also came very near losing the one and 

only equipment apart from the Bible used in 

all their meetings—their Psalm books. The 

one person responsible for their preservation 

is still living and is a much beloved member 

with us; and w'hile the last person in the world 

to seek notoriety, and in true humble modesty 

may shrink from this publicity, yet her 

act in saving the Psalm books was so characteristic 

of her whole life and the spirit with 

which she has always stood by the church, that 

acquaintance with it will do the rest of us 

good. 

It seems that while the fire was raging in 

the lower part of town and sweeping northward, 

Mrs. Cook came down to the Wallingford 

home at the corner of Third Avenue and 

Union Street, to look after the effects of her 

daughter Mary, who was then rooming there 

and attending the University. Finding that 

everything was safe there she asked a policeman 

if the fire was likely to come up as far as 

the Y. M. C. A. "Most certainly it will," was 

the answer. She had already thought of the 

Psalm books and knew that they would be lost 

unless some one looked after them. Going 

across to First Avenue and finding the street 

almost filled with the effects of those who were 

moving out she spoke to another policeman, 

telling him that there were some books in that 

building which she wanted. "Go right in and 

get them," was her only answer. So entering 

the building toward which the fire was coming, 

she found a box in which she stored the 

books, which she carried and pushed and dragged 

along the floor until she reached the street. 

Then finding a man outside she asked him to 

carry it for her across to the Denny home on 

Second avenue. This he did, pitching it up on 

the bank that then stood several feet above 

the street. Finding it here, she pushed it 

along on a plank till the porch was reached 

and finally stowed it in a safe place. On the 

next Sabbath morning when the people met 

again in the Pike Street Hall for worship and 

the question arose what they would do for 

Psalm books, Mrs. Cook was the oly one who 

knew where they could get them, and two men 

were at once dispatched to the Denny home to 

bring them over. Thus the cause of the Psalms 

in this city has passed through the firein more 

ways than one. Before its have been those 

who would have sung the Psalms from memory 

and without books, rather than give them 

up. 

IS EVOLUTION TRUE—NO. 2. 


A previous article sought to establish the fact 

that Evolution is unscriptural. This article seeks 

to make plain that Evolution is also unscientific 

and unhistorical. I hold that these three points 

admit of proof. Darwin's main thesis was the 

origin of species. Nature, he said, was prodigal 

in the production of life and in this countless 

life variations occurred in the individual specimens. 

In the struggle for the means of existence 

which took place among the myriad individuals 

of a species the variations which were best suited 

to that particular environment survived, while 

those not so well suited perished. The surviving 

individuals perpetuated their variations in 

their offspring, according to Darwin, and the'se 

variations became so distinct from the parent 

stock that entirely new species evolved. In this 

way he explained the great number of species hi 

plant and animal life and finally man as the 

great variation. I shall not stop to make clear 

that Darwin's explanation of the process has been 

given up for a dozen years by the exponents of 

Eypjution, aad some other explanation sought. 

But the various schools of science have not been 

able to agree on any explanation to take the plan 

of Darwinianism and it still holds sway in the 

classes where our children get their conceptions 

of the world. 

I claim and propose to prove that new species 

of plants, or animals, are not produced in this 

way, nor in any other way. And one reason wh-/ 

I make this claim is because there has not been 

any species produced by natural or by artificial 

selection which would not intermingle with the 

parent stock. In no case has the alleged new species 

failed to propagate with the species from 

which it was derived. It is an established scien 

tific fact that a cross between species is barren. 

Therefore, if a new species had been derived, it 

would not 'cross with the former species. The 

living proof of that fact is the mule. It is a 

product of the crossing of two species, and while 

the mule has ancestors, he has no descendants. 

If you cross any two species you get such a result, 

and since no alleged new species has be^n 

found which -would not cross with the parent species 

and still be fertile, the proof against any 

derivation of species seems final. I claim that tbe 

whole Evolution theory falls down when it runs 

against the mule. If you doubt my conclusion 

at this point, perhaps you will listen to what 

scientists have to say. Winchell writes, "Doctrines 

of Evolution,' p. 54, "The great stubborn 

fact which the theory encounters at the start 

is that notwithstanding variations, we are ignorant 

of a single instance of the derivation of one 

good species from another." The world has been 

ransacked for an example, and occasionally it 

has seemed for a time as if an instance had 

been found of the origination of a species by socalled 

natural agencies, but we only give utterance 

to the admissions of all recent advocates of 

derivation theories when we announce that the 

long-sought experimentum crucls has not been 

discovered. Professor Conn, in "Evolution of Today," 

p. 23, says: "It will be admitted at the 

outset on all sides, that no unquestioned instance 

has been observed of one species being derived 

from another." Huxley writes, "Lay Sermons," 

p. 295: "As the evidence now stands, it is 

not absolutely proved that a group of animals, 

having all the characteristics exhibited by a species 

in nature, has ever been originated by selection, 

whether natural or artificial." All the above 

quotations are from well-known evolutionists. Di. 

Etheridge, examiner of the British Museum, 

writes: "In all this great museum there is not a 

particle of evidence of the transmutation of species. 

This museum is full of proofs of the utter 

falsity of these views." Now it seems fair to 

ask if a scientific theory which finds no substantial 

support in the largest collection of natural 

history in the world, has a right to demand our 

acceptance of it as a basis for interpreting no*. 

only the facts of natural history, but also in all 

other departments of human knowledge 

What is the argument for it that is most frequently 

met It is that all scholars accept it. 

Let us look into that for a little. Haeckel is the 

great exponent of materialistic evolution in Germany. 

Paulsen says that Haeckel's reasoning is a 

disgrace to Germany, and Haeckel himself admits 

that he manufactured some of his proofs. Ernst 

von Baer came near to accepting Haeckl's views, 

but later rejected them. Dubols-Raymond at 

first sided with Haeckel's views and later turned 

against them. Virchow, the great pathologist ot 

Berlin, at firstaccepted Evolution, but later rejected 

it. Perhaps the greatest distress to 

Haeckel is that Romanes, on investigation, refused 

to accept Haeckel's conclusions. A rece,-i; 

graduate at Leipsic took for the title of bis 

thesis, "The Deathbed of Darwinism." 

Evolution claims that all existing species have 

come from a single, or a few original sources.

How is it, then, that in a century of research in 

Geology, where they turn the leaves of the past 

to learn what forms of life existed there, even 

as one turns the leaves of a book, how is it that 

in all the myriads of species that must have 

come into existence during the geological periods, 

not a single specimen has been found of an intervening 

type. If species passed from one 

form to another, thêre must have been not a few, 

but many, intervening types. They must have 

died and they must be in the rocks if they ever 

existed. But they are not there. I challenge 

any Evolutionist to explain why they are not 

there. Barrande, the Swiss Geologist, says, 

"One cannot conceive why in all rocks whatever 

and in all countries on the two Continents, all 

relics of the intervening types should have 

passed away." Professor Conn writes in "Evolution 

of Today," "All the important classes of 

animals made their appearance without warning." 

According to the evolution theory of the transmutation 

of species each new class appearance 

must have been preceded by the intervening 

steps between classes. It is this undisputed fact 

which has troubled sincere Evolutionists and 

has sent them to the ends of the earth to discover 

the missing link between the species. Specially 

has this search ibeen made for the connection 

between the animals and man. One of 

these supposed missing links was the Neanderthall 

skull discovered in Prussion in 1S56, which 

was said to be two or three hundred years old, 

on account of the narrow receding forehead and 

the ridge between the eyes. Professor Myers 

of Bonn, decided that it was the skull of a Cassack, 

dating back to 1814, and many scientists 

agree with him. A Columbia University professor 

discovered a skeleton which he settled on as 

the missing link. He concluded that the specimen 

was about a million years old. After the 

Professor had gone with his treasure, some cowboys 

who had helped him in his research, revealed 

the fact that he had carried off the remains 

of a monkey buried some years belore. 

Specimens of degenerate men are sometimes 

found in the earth, and occasionally on it, but 

always the shape of the skull and its measurements 

connect it with humanity. One of the 

most noted relics by which the Evolutionist has 

tried to establish his theory is what is called the 

Picanthropos Brectus, meaning the ape that 

walks like a man. The bones found were those 

of the skull above the eyes, a thigh bone and 

some teeth. They were found at a little distance 

from each other and at different times. 

The thigh appears to be too large for the skull 

and there is some question whether the fragrants 

were previous to the time when they were found 

by the Evolutionist. The skull measures practically 

the same as that of an idiot, about twothirds 

that of the normal individual. In the 

Leyden Congress where the relics were produced, 

Haeckel claimed them as from the "missing 

link," and Virchow denied it. This is the specimen 

on which the scientists have largely depended 

to prove that all men on the earth, or that 

have been on it, evolved from the brute. One 

fact established beyond question is that the oldest 

skulls of undoubted human origin are as large 

as those of the modern man. The ape of the 

present and the ape of three thousand years ago 

present no difference in measurement or in 

structure. If three thousand years make no difference, 

how much will three times three thousand, 

or three hundred times three thousand 

make If Evolution were true, the rocks should 

reveal myriads of missing links of unquestioned 

and unquestionable character, arid it would not 

be at all necessary to make a collection of bones 

from which to construct one. The Scriptures declare 

that each created thing brought forth after 

its kind, and that stands as a fact until overthrown, 

not by assertions but by proof. 


Inthe Sabbath 

School 

Lesson Xlll. December 27, 1914 

JESUS THE WORLD'S SAVIOR AXD KI.XG. 

(REVIEW). 

By Rev. Owen P. Thompson. 

Golden Text.—Far be it from me to glory, save 

in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gal. 6:14. 

Lesson Text,—Read 2 Cor. 5; 14—21. 

Suitable Psalms,—14, 22, 29, 45. 

Exposition,—^Let us flrstlearn the lesson from 

the lessons and then let us see again the road 

that Christ trod tn bringing men out of death to 

God. 

The flrst lesson teaches that we can anoint 

Christ today with our good deeds and our Christ 

like spirit among men. 

The second lesson teaches the Importance of 

preparation for observing the Lord's Supper. 

The third lesson teaches, Surrender to God. 

The fourth lesson teaches that every sin of a 

professing Christian, is a sin of betrayalTa Judassin. 

The fifth lesson teaches that Christ is on trial 

today. You are lawyer and judge. How are you 

pleading Christ's case before men How are you 

deciding his case for yourself Has Christ won 

his case If so you are his. 

The sixth lesson is that sin never dies except 

on the cross. It always bears fruit. Its fruit is 

death. Faith bears fruit unto eternal life. 

The seventh lesson teaches that every opportunity 

that you miss in serving Christ is a denial 

of him. 

The eighth lesson teaches that selfishness 

makes men sacrifice Jesus Christ for their personal 

ends today and in the end lose everything. 

The ninth lesson teaches that Christ's death 

was brought about by YOU, and that it was to 

save YOU. 

The tenth lesson teaches that life is a rising 

and that if you would LIVE you must continually 

be leaving behind the things of this world and 

reaching out for things of God. 

The eleventh lesson teaches that you are a 

missionary. 

The twelfth lesson teaches that Christ came to 

bring men to God. 

In the Vatican is a Latin Bible chained to its 

place. At John 13; 36 there are these words,Domine 

quo vadis There is a legend connected with 

those words that when Peter was escaping from 

prison, he met the Lord bearing his cross,and 

stopping him, asked whither he went. The Lord 

said, I go to die for your sins. His way lead to 

death for him and life for us. 

Christ's work in the world is such a wonderful 

work and such a strange work. It was such an 

amazing thing that God should come down to 

earth to carry out his plan in that way. Perhaps 

that question has been in the minds of angels and 

men for long ages. And still we wonder as we 

read the story and still we ask as we see him advancing 

and calling us to follow into the infinite 

mysteries of eternity. Master, whither goest thou 

Could you picture the scene in heaven as the 

angels saw Christ preparing to come down to 

earth to take his place as a man and to die for 

the sins of the world. We are told that the angels 

desired to look into the things that were done 

and could we not well believe that it was a matter 

of great concern to them before the Master 

left his place, and even the angels were led to 

ask, JIaster, whither goest thou 

Again as we read the story of his going out 

into the wilderness after he was baptized by John 

in the Jordan and the spirit had come upon him 

from heaven, which things might be termed his 

ordination to the ministry, we wonder at the 

strangeness of it and ask. Master, whither goest 

thou The answer comes, I go into the widerness 

to meet the tempter. 

Of all humiliating things, perhaps one of the 

most humiliating was that the Son of God should 

lowest ways that make It into There souls the We was way life the humiliation, lead and himself wonder alone into a wilderness, of that strange firstthrough life, the Jesus swings why subject his valley land but wrestled fight he a does highest was that place to the for the temptation not compelled valley with where us. flrst. 

not went the the of no leading way into. last adversary humiliation 

from man of He dips undergo life Satan. dwelt. out went the al 

of in 

The path that leads up the mountain side to the 

City of Lights has its beginning in the valley of 

the shadow. 

Again we see him departing, and the words 

come. Master, whither goest thou i go into the 

mountains to find my lost sheep. 

What are the highest and roughest mountains 

in the world They are not the Rockies or the 

Alps. They are the mountains of sin. In the mountains 

of Judea and Galilee he found God, for he 

went there often to pray. In the mountains of sin 

he found men-lost men-you, me. He came to seek 

and to save that which was lost. 

How rough and rocky it was for him as ho 

wandered after the lost over the mountains of sin 

through the night of death. How the thorns tore 

his spotless garments and the blood from his 

wounded hands and feet left many a red stain as 

he climbed the cruel rocks. 

Lord, whither goest thou I go to cleanse the 

temple in the city of men. 

What a wonderful scene it must have been to 

see that man who was so kind and so humble 

stand there in the great temple of Jerusalem. At 

first his features are marked by kindly dignity, 

then as he looks about on the cattle and sheep 

and doaes and the tables of the money changers 

there appears a sterness as though his countenance 

had turned to a flame of fire and before him 

the money changers and the mongers quail in 

trembling fear. He advances upon them. Their 

fear turns to panic. Like a tamer of lions he is 

the Master. Their hearts are full of hate and 

death,but they slink out before him like beasts of 

prey driven to their dens. There is no fear in his 

face, only majesty and scorn as he flings his 

words after them, 'Take these things hence. Make 

not my Father's house a house of merchandise 

It is written, my house shall be called a house of 

prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves.' 

Christ is in his temple today. Can sin stand before 

him 

Lord, whither goest thou I go out into the 

night alone to pray. Out into the night alone; can 

you see him as he goes through the green fields 

till he reaches the mountain path The dim light 

is not enough and we hasten forward, but suddenly 

we stop motionless for yonder on the mountain 

side he kneels in a place made sacred by the 

Father's presence, the green grass cushioning 

him from beneath and the star-lit sky serving as 

a proud canopy above, while the God-man pours 

out his soul in communion with his Father. The 

trees whisper in the midnight breeze. The rocks 

bow in mute submission. The flowers pour out 

their perfume till the night is fllled with Lhe 

sweet odor. Even the angels look down in wonder 

upon that kneeling form, for in him they see the 

atonement, the at-one-ment, God and man made 

one. His face speaks an infinite joy. A halo of 

love rests above him. About him are the Everlasting 

arms and in his heart is an infinite 

peace, as he hears the words. My beloved son in 

whom I am well pleased. 

Lord, whither goest thou I go to Calvary to die 

on the cross. 

O, the sad way that he trod! He was a man of 

sorrows and acquaint with grief. For him the 

cross was always ahead. No wonder he cried out 

for relief in the garden. But the bitter cup ot 

a sinful death was not taken away. He drank 

it to the dregs. There on the cross he hangs 

at last, with his pierced hands and feet, with 

the spear wound in his side, with his parched 

and burning lips, with his thorn crowned brow, 

with his back bruised and bleeding from the 

scourging with his heart wounded and bruised 

and broken for our sin, a CURSE for us! Alone 

in the darkness, forsaien of God and man, the 

mock of devils, the Son of Man is dying on Calvary! 

Dying! Dying! Dying! In the terrible dark 

ness he is dying for you and me! The way ct 

the cross is the way of the Son of God through 

the world. 

place follow unto also." I a "Pause Grace Lord, O, Hallelujah, wonderful go Master, myself for away vior's such joy thee has O, whither you blessed is love soul, put I now. family. way that we ours Thanks will to me goest know adore it where word, to Whither come me was in follow. eternal, thou not and I he again I will am, the walked. goest wonder. number thanks I come way. there and go thou to What again. Ask, receive We ye of to prepare "And may thee." cannot 0 a What why won 

you Sa 

be a tt\. it

December 9, i9i4. 

A FAMILY PAPER. 7 

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TABIE 

Betty's Virginia Christmas; by 

Molly Elliott Seawell (J. B. Lippincott 

Co., Philadelphia, 219 pages, 

(1,50 net). A beautiful holiday romance, 

suitable for the holiday season, 

revealing the old customs that 

prevailed in the Southland, with its 

extravagant hospitality, and its turning 

of night into day, with its prodigality 

of balls and house dances. 

Then we have the old red fox, chased 

to the finish by the hounds, while 

nearly the whole countryside follows 

on horseback, until the poor fox is 

put to death. The old time pride 

of family, the colored family servants, 

with their almost impertinent fa 

lite that we must learn to deny our- quainted with his lovely neighbors from 12 years to 20. It is at this 

selves by acting unsemshly, by help- without the expense and time neces- period that knowledge and proper 

mg to bear tne burdens of others gary to give in studying botany in a guidance is most needed. The liook 

and by having our purpose set upon college, for all the terms and botani- itself gives splendid advice to girls, 

ioi.owmg in the steps of our Mas- cal names are here given, only in a and we hope that the knowledge conler; 

and then we will realize that most easy manner to become familiar tained in both books may save many 

"His yoke is easy and His burden is -with. Every home outside of the city a boy and girl and enable them to 

light." 

Tlie Ward of Tecumseh; by Crittenden 

Marriott (J. B. Lippincott Co., 

Pniladelpnia, 36 (pages, price $1.2) 

net). The setting ot this story is 

laid in AlalDama, the home of the 

youthful Jack Telfair. The year is 

1812, Again it is laid in Ohio, the 

limits should be furnished with this live pure and holy lives. 

most complete and practical volume 

for the amateur. 

The Princess and Curdie; by George 

MacDonald, symplified by Elizabeth 

Lewis; and At tlie Back of the North 

Wind; by the same author (J. B. Lippincott 

Co., Philadelphia, 126 pages 

each, and 50 cents each net). Each of 

boundary line on the frontier, where 

Alagwa (The Star) lives with her 

these beautiful books contain fanciful 

adopted father, Tecumseh, the great 

stories something like the story of 

Chief of the Shawnee Indians. War 

can be found on the cover. There 

"Cinderella," only there is not always 

a fairy godmother with her little 

is impending between the English, 

are two romances brought before the 

aided by the Indians and the Ameri- 

reader and although the parties concerned 

are relatives, yet one feels 

glass slippers. Yet there are just as 

miliarity, the fidelity of these servants, 

and the unflinching loyalty to 

•cans. Alagwa is French and of noble 

good morals to the story, for everyone 

blood, and is the heiress to great estates. 

Two kinsmen seek her; the 

of romance. The story, like others 

that they have had a double portion 

that shows a kindly spirit, them 

duty by "Betty," are all beaulfuUy 

kindness is shown, and so all along the 

set before us, even the lamentable 

one for the riches she may bring to 

by Conner, is laid in the Canadian 

line of virtues—"Love begets love," 

fondness for "toddy" and "eggnog," 

him.,the other for the services he may 

forests along the line of the Canadian 

Pacific Railway. Nothing could 

etc. They are most delightful books 

wliich were the common accessories 

be able to render her. The story is 

for children, and illustrate so fully in 

in former days, of Southern hospitality. 

The romance is charming, and 

full of plots and counterplots, ol Indian 

massacres and white men's de 

and loyalty even unto death, display 

excel the daring deeds, self-sacrifice, 

the lives of their characters, the 

beauty of unselfish service to othcs, 

the uniforms of the officers, and the


These "dear old stories told Once 

more," are set forth in language suitable 

to very small children, and 

verses which are the key-note cO 

each chapter are expected to be committed 

by the little boy or girl. Every 

mother not already supplied, 

-should ha\e one of these beautiful 

helps in the religious training of her 

-small children. One cannot begin 

the work too soon. 

Boy Scouts In the White Mountains, 

by Walter P. Eaton (W. A. Wilde 

Co., Boston, 301 pages, price $1.00), 

is a story in real life of days spent 

with the Boy Scouts and their Scout 

Master in the Presidential range of 

the White Mountains, including 

Mounts Adams, Washington, Lincoln, 

Jefferson, Liberty, Kinsman, Moosilauke, 

Ascutney, Cannon, Lafayette, 

etc., and also the Old Man of the 

Mountains. It is the story of a hike 

of about 125 miles in ten days, climbing 

to the top of the mountain cones, 

sleeping in the open on boughs of 

trees, or bare floors of huts, giving 

first aid to the wounded, foiling the 

thieving plans of burglars, cooking 

with few utensils, swimming, etc. The 

author has been a Scout Master of 

experience and the boys of his story 

are true, manly, obedient, fltto be 

trusted at all times. 

In Camp at Fort Brady; by Louis 

E. Theiss (W. A. Wilde Co., Boston, 

293 pages, price $1.00 net). No life 

brings one into such ultimate touch 

with nature as camp life. To boys 

especially, it is delightful, where they 

can throw off all restraint of conventionality, 

wear coarse clothes, take 

long hikes, run, fish,shoot, swim and 

row to their hearts' content. The 

camp life depicted in this absorbing 

tale includes all of these, and displays 

the ways by which the campers 

were taught and became proficient iu 

every manly sport. The book is full 

of interesting incidents about fifteen 

members of a Y. M. C. A., who spent 

a full month camping on a branch of 

the beautiful Susquehanna River in 

Pennsylvania, and suggests how a 

naturally sullen and selflsh boy can 

be made over into a cheerful and 

lovable member of a boys' club. It 

will be most acceptable to a boy, large 

or small, as a holiday gift. 

Campbell (The -Page Co., Boston, 

Mass., cloth, 304 .pages, price $l.5u). 

The story of Virginia Hammond is an 

inspiration to any girl to do the very 

best she can in whatever sphere of 

lite she is placed, and in a cneerful, 

uncomplaining manner. Left at an 

early age, motherless, with a good, 

honest, but purse-poor father and a 

younger brother and sister, she 

struggles under the load that caused 

the death of her frail, but beautiful 

mother. Her ambition is to have an 

education such as her mother received 

and wished her to acquire. In tnis 

she has the sympathy of her father, 

but her love for the violin meets no 

responsive chord in his breast, for 

he sees no need of a girl playing on 

the instrument unless to amuse herself. 

Virginia, or "Jinny," as she was 

called by the home-folk, inherited her 

talent from her maternal grandmother, 

who was a famous violinist in her 

day, and whose family were all well 

provided with tbis world's goods. In 

fact, they were among the most prominent 

families, socially, until her 

mother chose for a husband, the handsome, 

but poor young farmer. The 

manner in which "Jinny" won every 

one's heart by her kind, unselfish 

conduct, always holding herself under 

control; how she overcame her 

natural rebellious feelings when her 

father married a woman of his own 

class socially, but who later proved 

to be a real mother to the little family 

and helped Virginia secure a liberal 

education; how "Jinny," by her 

humble, faithful, patient adherence 

to duty and principle, overcame her 

pride and literally chose to "serve," 

thereby unconsciously preparing the 

way for her great musical success, 

and the great joy of her relatives; and 

Those Who Have Come Back; by 

Peter Clark McFarlane (Little, Brown street, Mariett, Ohio. They are ten 

& Co., Boston, price $1.35 net). To the in number: "Perfect Manhood," "Perfect 

Womanhood," "Perfect Boyhood," 

multitude, it appears that there is na 

hope of reform left to the man who 

"Perfect Girlhood," "How to Tell the 

has once worn the stripes, or become 

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Story of Life,'' "Guide to Sex Instruction," 

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a theft or been the victim of a licentious 

man, are all generally believed "A true knowledge and 

Shown Up," Ethics of the Unmarried." 

aippre- 

to be beyond salvation. But, although 

ciation of the Divine functions of sex 

this may be the decision of the world, it 

finally the winning back of what had is not the will of God, and we have lead to sex-purity, as surely as false 

formerly been the home of her mother's 

family, is all most interesting; of God, who pitieth not as the world grace." We have been very careful 

many proofs of the far-reaching mercy conceptions bring sorrow and dis 

but far better is the way in which does, but reaching forth his arm ol and thorough in our study ot these 

she had taken for her motto, "1 power, he lifts up the fallen, and as 

serve," and conscientiously lived up 

to it, feeling that in doing so, she 

was but following in the footsteps 

of the Divine Master. 

the Alcott family, eSpeJcially from 

Bronson Alcott, which present 

glimpses of the system on which he 

based the education of his four glEted 

daughter.s, and of the results attending. 

Perhaps the most important 

member of the household was the 

wonderful mother who, gently moulding 

the various characters, caused them 

to blend together in the beautiful atmosphere 

of home. Never before 

have we had a just conception of the 

The Old World in the New; by Edward 

Alsworth Ross, Ph.D., LL.D, 

strong intellectual powers of Bronson 

Alcott, for his utter disregard of the (The Century Co., N. Y., 327 pages, 

practical and material needs of his price $2.40 net). Immigration is a subject 

that is of great interest and im 

family, hid his great gifts from view. 

But here we see an intellectual portance to the American nation. Its 

giant, far ahead of his times, who many aspects are presented under 

considered the training of 'the minds the headings of Economic, Political, 

of his little daughters of vast importance 

and who practiced the old topics is great enough in itself for 

Social and Racial. Any one of these 

a 

adage, "Just as the twig is bent, 

the tree's inclined." Mrs. Alcott is 

revealed as wise, cheerful and energetic; 

her lo'ving care directing and 

developing everything that tends to 

the welfare, happiness and comfort of 

the home and its inmates. Only read 

the book and you are incited to greater 

effort to make your own home a 

model of happiness, and each and 

every inmate a great power for good. 

that would have defeated many another 

until at last each one sets the 

seal of victory upon their efforts, and 

are as bright and shining lights in a 

world of discouragements and disaster. 

Tbe record of these men should 

prove an inspiration td the young, espeinally., 

as they start upon the road 

of over-comings, hoping to make of 

their lite a success. 

Miss Billy Married; by Eleanor H. 

Porter (The Page Co., Boston, 3S3 

pages, price, postpaid, $1.40). A ro 

path of rectitude, yet seeing the error 

mantic story, full of amusing situations. 

There are also many perplextraced 

their steps, and are now lead 

of their way, by God's help, have reing 

problems to be solved, such as ing exemplary lives, while some of 

Wild Kindred of Fur, Feather and come to everyone in their journey them are leading many, many others 

Fin; by Jean M. Thompson (W. A. through life, and as this story deals from the downward path along the 

Wilde Co., Boston, Mass., 339 pages, not only with Miss Billy married, but straight road to heaven, over untold 

price $1.25). An unusually beautiful of others who are also married, and and countless difficulties. 

book of twenty-four chapters, each a of a couple whose friends are all interested 

in helping them make up More Than Conquerors; by Ariadne 

story about a different creature, told 

in a charming manner and revealing their minds to marry, there is a multitude 

of perplexities. The story in 

483 pages, price $1.25). Nothing helps 

Gilbert (The 'Century Co., New York, 

the nature and habits of the subject 

of some finny or furry friend. troduces artists and composers of no to honest effort more effectively than 

These sketches make one realize in mean a'bility, and also the artistic to learn of others who have endured 

a peculiar way, that the whole world touch that is very necessary in the suffering, and persevered unflnchingly, 

until difficulties which seemed in 

is really our kin and that the birds, making of an attractive home. 

the fish and the animals are possessed 

of many of tbe same feelings as Littla( Women Letters From the In this book we have the biographies or ignorant companions. They teach 

surmountable, were finally overcome. them from being led astray by evil 

ourselves—they love and care for their House of Alcott; by Jessie Bonstelle given of Scott Lincoln, Phillips, the gospel of purity so winsomely, 

children and their homes passionate 

and Marian de Forest (Little, Brown Brooks, David Livingstone, Beethoven, that the white life is made attractive, 

ly and faithfully. The stories are 

told in a simple and delightful way 

that claims the intensest attention. 

The Fiddling Girl; by Daisy Rhodes 

a brand snatched from the burning. 

He puts the erring upon their feet, 

and upholding them. He teaches them 

to walk anew in tbe paths of righteousness 

"Those Who Have Come 

Back" is a narrative of persons who 

have erred and wandered from the 

& Co., Boston, 197 pages, price $1.25 Edwin Booth and a host of others, 

net). Those who have read any of each a wonder in himself. Working 

the books by Louise Alcott, will find along a separate line, with difficulties 

their interest rekindled by this presentation 

of letters from members of forcing r.side, impending 

differing from those of the others, 

obstacles 

book, but in the volume before us 

•they are all treated at length. This 

book will help us to always remcnber 

the stranger that is within our 

gates. 

THE MYSTERY OF SEX. 

We desire to give our hearty and 

unqualified approval to the volumes 

which are now so widely known as 

"Shannon's Purity Books," published 

by S. A. Mullikin Co., 200 Union 

books; we gave them first to an unusually 

intelligent mother, who had 

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Christian manhood and womanhood, 

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and the reverent manner in which 

these subjects were treated that she 

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them also, and pronounced them the 

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also gave them to a woman journalist 

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asked her to study them, and give 

me her opinion, which she did, pronouncing 

them wholesome and helpful, 

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A PA]\tlLY PAPER. 

Lesson XIII. Dec. 27, 1914. "Whatsoever a laan soweth, that 



REVIEW. 

shall he also reap." 

One disciple thought himself exceedingly 

brave and strong in his 

Jesus, the World's Saviour and King. faith, •yes, James, he was Peter. Tell 

This is the day we see how many how Peter was too sure of himself. 

stories we can remember about Jesus. We are all that way. We had better 

remember the Golden Text for 

On the table lay out Palestine, 

where Jesus lived. Pile up the sand ourselves. "Let him that thinketh 

forming the hills and valleys. This he standeth, take heed lest he fall.'' 

mountain is the Mount of Olives. On Then there was a Roman Governor 

this hill near by, these boxes mark 

Jerusalem. What is this valley between. 

Bud "Tbe Valley of Kedron." 

Stand these twigs in the sand for a 

garden on the side of Olivet, near 

this valley. What garden is this, 

Mary "Gethsemane." Along this 

road leading around the Mount of 

Olives is this other town where 

Jesus' three friends, Mary and 

Martha and Lazarus, lived. Yes, 

George, Bethany. Outside Jerusalem 

is another garden. These stones mark 

the rock which was hewn out for a 

who knew what was right and wanted 

to do it, but was afraid. "Pilate." 

Tell about Jesus and Pilate, Helen. 

Could Pilate wash his hands clean 

of his sin No, he was guilty of the 

death of Jesus the same as were the 

Jews. No one can take the blame of 

another's guilt. What did we all decide 

to do with Jesus, Paul "Love 

him." But the Jews crucifled him. 

Where did they crucify Jesus, Herbert 

"On Calvary." Yes, on this 

hill north of Jerusalem. Tell about 

Jesus on the way to Calvary, Ethel, 

grave. Score the course of the Jorbodan River in the sand. At this end of ed carry his cross. You tell about the 

he was so weak and who help 

the Jordan sink a pan of water in crucifixion, Jack. Why did Jesus 

the sand for a beautiful sea where suffer and die, Jennie "Because he 

Jesus loved to be. What is it called, loves us." 

Mittie "The Sea of Galilee." This When Jesus died and was buried 

half of a walnut shell is a fishing in the grave, did he remain dead 

boat on the sea. Pile up the sand and buried, Reid "He came to life 

for the mountains around. Now let again." How do we know Jesus is 

us see if we can remember stories alive "People saw him." Who saw 

about Jesus for each of these places Jesus first "Mary Magdalene." Who 

and we will write their titles on the next "The other women coming from 

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us 

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thing "His Spirit." we have Now not we seen have for Jesus' years. 

the hardest hour in his whole life. 

The spirit parsonage in our hearts is being and fixed Jesus up for and our 

For whose sins did Jesus suffer, 

cleaned. friend in We heaven. are glad to know that 

Jennie "For ours and everyone's." In 

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the Golden Text, how did Jesus tell 

beloved pastor. Rev R. J. Gault, deceased. 

the disciples and us to keep out of 

temptation, Alvin "Watch and pray, 

Mrs. J. C. Elder, who has been on 

that ye enter not into temptation." 

the sick list, we are pleased to note, 

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er, who knows what Judas did "Betrayed 

Jesus." Yes, Ellsworth, you 

Beattie is now able to be wheelel 

about in the house in her chair. 

tell the story about Jesus and Judas. 

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jack have returned 

from a visit with Rev. D. O. 

Judas had a chance to be one of th'-. 

very best men in the world and he 

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"This Year and All Years for 

C'hrist." Ps. 90:1-17. (Xew Year's 

Meeting). 

Psalms: 92:1-4, No. 251; 119: Part 

2, No. 319; 118:17-19, No. 315; 76:4-5, 

ed. The card tables are arranged in 

No. 202; 123:1-4, No. 351; 119: Part one room. iMen and women are dancing 

in another. Others are smoking are subjects of this Kingdom sea to sea, and from the river to 

is well and wisely ordered. Who 

8, No. 326. 

Parallels: Rom. 12:1; 1 Cor. 10:31; in 'the "den." A Christian has been Members of the Church. Those the ends of the earth." Toda> 

Phil. 4:i:i; John 15:5; Col. 3:17; 1 invited and has accepted the invitation. 

There is a knock at the door. 

who profess and acknowledge the Christ's Kingdom is being extended 

to all parts of the earth. We 

Peter 4:11; 2 Kings 12:15; Matt. 24- 

King and pledge allegiance to Him 

45-46; Dan. 6:4; 2 Cor. 4:2; Ps. 116:9. The word is brought in that Jesus 

Another year has passed. It has is waiting there. How painful would 

as their Lord and King. They are presume there is no country and 

been a year of some successes and be the surprise to the Christian and those who are called, justified, no people under the sun but what 

many failures, some gains and many how deep his embarrassment. How sanctified, glorified. This is the has been reached by the sound of 

losses. There have been many op' quickly he would throw away his Church proper. This comprises the Gospel. The isles of the sea 

portunities for confessing Christ and cigar and, like Peter, seek a dark 

only those chosen in Christ before are given to Christ as His possession. 

Let us pray that men every 

serving Him. Some have been spot. Can any of us be "all for 

grasped, many 'have been allowed to Christ" in such a place. Shall we say, 

the foundation of the wold (Epn. 

pass unutilized. It has been a good "this year for Christ" socially 'We 1:4). Invisible to man they are where shall be brought in to the 

year, of course, for God has delivered 

us from war and famine, but when invitation for Him. 

men are under the Universal sway is Universal. 

cannot go any place where there is no visible to God. It is true that all Kingdom of Christ. His Kingdom 

we examine our hearts and remember 

the hopes unfulfilled, the work conversation, in our church work, in 

Then in business, in .pleasure, in 

of Christ's rule. As we read "All 

unaccomplished, the conquests not at 

our reading, in body and mind, in ev 

things are delivered unto me of 

tained,—then we feel Uke writing, in erything let us resolve "This year for my Father." "All power," "Every 

letters black and heavy, the word Christ" and if we spend one whole Name," "All things under His 

FAILED over the work of nearly year devoted to nim I am sure that feet." "Nothing is left that is not 

every day during the year that is at its close, because of the deep satisfaction, 

we will say "ALL years for 

closing. So much to be done and so 

little accomplished. 

Christ." 

But the year has passed and we 

must forget the things that are behind. 

A new year is before us, with 

new hopes and 'opportunities. "What 

are we going to do with it Let us 

make one resolution. Let us fasten 

it on the walls of our mem'ory. Let 

us be loyal to it. "This year for 

Christ." 

Did you ever see posted up on the 

doors of factories and workyards the 

notice "No hands wanted. Keep out 

—this means YOU." The notice is 

blunt, almost cruel, absolutely devoid 

of sentiment. But on the walls of 

many a business house, in many 

places of pleasure, on many a heart, 

a notice very similar might be hung, 

with us in our pleasures and in our 

sorrows. He would fill our life full 

of joy, purity and helpfulness. In the 

coming year, will we let him in 

Most 'Of us are engaged in some 

kind of business. Perhaps we are doing 

something that we know is not 

right. We are selling something 

slightly fraudulent or harmful but In 

wnich there is great profit. We are 

engaged in an occupation dishonoring 

to Christ. We are in an office where 

the salary is large and the work easy 

when we know we ought to be preparing 

for the gospel ministry. A 

knock comes. There at the door is 

Jesus. We are ashamed of our surroundings. 

We send word, "Please 

go around to the back. I will see you 

In the private offlce." But no, Christ 

oomes in only at the front door. The 

books must be open to his examination, 

the shelves ready for hiis inspection. 

If we are to be faithful to 

our motto, "This year for Christ," 

we must take him into our confldence 

in every part of our business life. 

Picture again, a home brightly light 


For December SOth. 

By Rev. J. M. Johnston. 

Christ's Universal Kingdom.— 

John 3:30. 

1. Its subjects. 

2. Its growth. 

3. Its extent. 

Passages: Matt. 13:31, 32. Mark 

6:26-32. Luke 13:18, 19. Heb. 12: 

28. Mark 9:1. Luke 4:43. Luke 

17:20, 21. Luke 21:31. Mark 15:43. 

Acts 1:3. 

Psalms: 103:19-22. 102:16-22. 

"The Kingdom of God." In 

all essentials the Church is a 

real Kingdom, in which the government 

of Christ is truly exercised. 

His government is exercised 

by officers in a settled course. 

They are duly commissioned. All 

put under Christ." So in this broad 

sense all men are subjects under 

His reign, but His obedient subjects 

are those who have professed 

his name and render due homage 

to Him as Lord and King. 

2. We hear a great deal about 

heaven and equally as much, if not 

more, about the church, but do 

we stop to consider how littit: 

Christ had to say about heaven 

and only twice does He refer to 

the church, but if we examine the 

scriptures and especially His teachings, 

we will find that they are full 

of the Kingdom. Before His birth 

the kingdom was made the subject 

of prophecy, "Of His kingdom 

there shall be no end." Christ's 

Kingdom in all this world had a 

beginning. Upon one occasion 

our Lord spake a parable in which 

He said, "The kingdom of heaven 

is like to a grain of mustard seed, 

which a man took and sowed in 

"No Christ wanted. Keep out—this 89:15-18. 110:1-6. 72:13-17. 2:5-9. 

means you." And yet Christ is patiently 

standing at our doors, knock 

1. Its Subjects. "A Kingdom is 

ing for admittance. He wants to 

an organized community, ruled 

come into our life. He wants a riglit over by a monarch in order to 

to every department of it. He wants proper regulation and well-being. 

to be a partner in our business. He The King gives authority to wise 

desires to abide as a welcome guest and equitable laws. The govern 

in our homes. He desires to be one 

ment is administered by officers 

of his appointment, and, according 

his field: Which indeed is the least 

to his ordination, courts are held 

of all seeds: but when it is grown, 

to receive the homage of his subjects, 

to declare his will, or to ex 

it is the greatest among herbs." 

So it is regarding the kingdom of 

ercise beneficial rule. The kingdom 

may occupy more than one 

God. It grows in the hearts of 

men and it is still growing and 

is becoming more powerful. It 

country, for the community may 

be widely scattered over land and 

changes the life and hearts of 

sea. Wherever the sole authority 

men. It grows inwardly and is 

seen outwardly. The Word of God 

of one monarch is acknowlelged, 

is the seed. When sown in the 

there exists the one kingdom." We 

heart, good soil, it takes root and 

take the Church to be the proper 

grows, being watered by the grace 

Kingdom of Christ. Christ Himself 

claimed His right to rule. No 

of God and divine love. 

tice the expressions: "My kingdom," 

"The kingdom of heaven," 

3. Its extent. The Kingdom 

of Christ is Universal. It is to 

fill the whole earth. This was the 

promise made by the Father to the 

Son. In 2nd Psalm we read, "Ask 

of me, and I will give thee the 

heathen for thine inheritance, and 

the uttermost parts of the earth 

for thy possessions." In Psalm 72. 

"He shall have dominion also from 

BUSY DOCTOR 

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a valuable point to which his attention 

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patient who is a thinker. 

"About a year ago my attention 

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of my patients," an Ohio physician 

writes. 

"At the time my own health was 

bad and I was pretty well run 

down but I saw at once that the 

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"I have recommended, and still 

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many of my patients with splendid 

results, and in some cases the 

improvement of patients on this 

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IN MEMORIAM. 

Mr. James L. Crauford, a member 

of the Wilkinsburg congregation, died 

at his home in Wilkinsburg, Pa., Oct. 

27, 1914. 

Five years ago a dread disease 

fastened its hold upon him, robbing 

him gradually of his physical powers 

until, during the last year, he lay 

helpless upon his bed. 

To the last his mind was clear and 

his faith in the sustaining power of 

divine grace never faltered. Though 

detained for 'many months from the 

meetings in the church his interest 

in the work was never lessened but 

rather quickened. 

Facing the end for flvelong years, 

suffering intensely at times, he was 

always cheerful, always grateful for 

the interest shown by friends. These 

closing years of his life revealed the 

reality of his faith in Christ. It was a 

severe test but faith triumphed. 

He waited patiently for the Lord 

—and the Lord came. He has entered 

in through the gates into the city. 

His memory and his influence will 

live long among those who were fortunate 

enough to know him., 

William C. Patterson died at his 

home in Staunton, 111., on Oct 14, 

1914. He was a son ot Mrs. Jane L. 

Patterson, of Staunton, and a brother 

of the Misses Jessie, May and 

Helen Patterson, of St. Louis, and of 

Mrs. R. J. G. McKnight, of Wilkinsburg, 

Pa. 

His father was the late Hugh Patterson, 

who was for many years an 

Elder in the Staunton congregation, 

and was well known to all the ministers 

of the ehurch in 'his time. 

There are few of our ministers who 

have not at some time enjoyed the 

hosipitality ,'ol the .Patterson home. 

Their welcome there was genuine. 

Will Patterson was a quiet, unassuming 

gentleman. He did his part 

in the entertainment of guests silently, 

for the most part, but he always 

did it well. 

No night was ever considered too 

dark or too cold or too wet for him 

to make the trip to town to meet 

the coming guest. This was a service 

which he did countless times and 

always cheerfully. This however, 

was but a small part of his contribution 

to the work of keeping the 

Covenanter cause alive in Staunton. 

He was always present at the services 

on iSabbath and no minister 

could desire a more sympathetic or 

more intelligent listener. He gave 

liberally of his means to the maintainance 

of the work but more than 

that, he adorned the Christian faith 

by a life that exemplified most fully 

the principles of the Sermon on the 

Mount. 

He did not prate about religion. 

He lived a life that commended his 

faith to all who knew him. It is 

something to have lived a whole lifetime 

in one community and there to 

pass out with the loving esteem of 

every member of that community 

from the humblest to the highest. 


A POST-MILLENNIAL PAMPHLET. 

Almost all the literature of the 

present day that touches on the subject 

of the Second Coming of Christ, 

presents and advocates the Pre-milliunial 

view of that event. 

At the last meeting of Synod, at 

a gathering of the members of Synod 

in the grove on the University Campus, 

a conference on this subject was 

held. 

A paper read by the undersigned, 

setting forth the Post-millennial view, 

was requested for publication. 

If there be sufficient demand for 

this contribution 'to the discussion, 

CUDDLE DOON. 

IS THERE A WOMAN IN YOUR 

the writer proposes to revise and enlarge 

the paper presented and to isThsue it in pamphlet form: 

Wi mickle faucht an' din; 

bairnies cuddle doon at nicht, CHURCH WHO WOULD LIKE 

TO MAKE MONEY 

Will those who wish a coipy or "Oh, try and sleep, ye waukrite 

copies of this discussion at the rate 

of 10 cents per copy (a dollar a dozen 

to one address postpaid) please 

drop a postal card to the undersigned, 

indicating the number desired. 

SEND NO MONEY—merely the name 

and address and the number of 

copies. 

R. J. G. iMcKNIGHT, 

Witness 1015 Bearing. 

Center Street, 

R^ 

Wilkinsburg, Pa. 

The Witness Bearing Committee 

women, capable women, who ask only 

has been meeting once a month this Bangs up an' cries, "I want a piece"—• an opportunity. 

fall, choosing for this purpose. The The rascal starts them a'. 

The woman you may have in mind 

hour ibefore the monthly meeting ot I rin and fetch them pieces, drinks. may be now working, but needing 

the Central Mission Board, as several They stop awee the soun'. 

easier or more pleasant occupation— 

members of the Committee are also 


Then draw the blankets up an' cry, 

members of the Board. This gives an 


opportunity to keep constant supervision 

of the work and to consider 

iiany of Bay City, Michigan, furnishes 

"Noo, weanies, cuddle doon.'' The World's Star Knitting Com- 

new plans. 

But ere five minutes gang wee Rab us the answer. This great company 

Miss Sara Purvis, who has for some 

manufactures the Klean-Knit Underwear, 

and Fibre Silk Hosiery 

Cries out frae 'neath the claes, 

time been employed by the National 

for 

Reform Association, was engaged, "Mither, mak' Tam gie ower at once. women, men and children. The company 

when out of work, by the Committee He's kittlin wi' his taes." 

has been making knit goods 

for October, and on her return to the The mischief's in that Tam for tricks. for eighteen years, and is the largest 

office of the Association, Miss Mary He'd bother half the toon. 

concern in the world making and 

'Fry took her place. In about seven And aye, I hap them up an' cry, gelling knit goods direct to the consumer. 

weeks these stenographers have addressed 

"Oh, bairnies, cuddle doon." 

It does not sell these goods 

twenty-five thousand envel 

through stores, but through its own 

opes. Half of these envelopes await 

representatives in each city, town, 

At length they hear their faither's flt. 

the tracts tofill them which are slow 

An' as he steeks the door. 

in coming from the printer. 

They turn their faces to the wa'. 

The chief tracts that have been 

While Tam pretends to snore, 

sent out are, as a firststatement of 

Scriptural principle, the tract, "Is 

Jesus King", a short tract putting in 

a very direct way the claims of Christ 

as King before the reader. The second 

is on the question, "Is the Constitution 

of the United States Christian" 

which is intended to bring out the un- An' just before we bed oursel's. 

Christian character of that great We look at our wee lambs; 

compact. The third is, "Christ's, or 

the Separated Life", by Dr. R. J. 

George, which deals in a plain and 

persuasive way with the necessity 

lying upon all Christians to separate 

themselves from an agreement to 

carry on our government under such 

•every year. In many places women 

have made themselves independent 

a condition. This seems to us the 

selling these goods. 

strongest possible argument for the 

No previous training or selling experience 

of any kind is necessary. 

The bairnies cuddle down at nicht, 

amendment of the Constitution. In 

Wi mirth that's dear to me; 

fact most of the letters we receive objecting 

to this conclusion admit that 

But sune the big worl's cark and care 

the Constitution should be amended. 

Will quaten doon their glee. 

In place of this last tract, when it has 

Yet come what will to ilka ane. 

run short, we have sent out all we had 

of the two tracts: "Reasons for Not 

Voting", and "Why Covenanters Do 

Not Vote", about fifteen hundred !ii 

all. 

ilany men may not read these 

tracts, Ibut we have faith to believe 

that many do give them fair consideration. 

At all events, we have given 

neighbor who tribute ever which none and stead, The sorrows loved pass who bore family a to as spot that the knew God himself. has of hallowed house memory name and Will left three who without Patterson the of by generations 

honor, loved old this the paying home 

man joys will his but of those It thing knowing most these Christ. 

walls the who of to ministers clear them cry by go on wnich of his have truth, the in hands denial he never watchman opportunity something is of doing had the before. sins claims some 

upon that 

of 

k 

O A L U M 

lYAL B A K I N G P O W D E R 

rogues. 

Your faither's comin' in.'' 

They never heed a word I speak; 

I try to give a froon. 

But aye, I hap them up and cry, 


Wee Jamie wi' the curly head— 

He aye sleeps next the wa'. 

"Hae a' the weans been gude," he 

asks. 

As he pits off his shoon; 

"The bairnies, John, are in their bed 

And long since cuddled doon." 

Tam has his airm round wee Rab's 

neck 

An' Rab his airm roun' Tam's. 

I lift- wee Jamie up the bed. 

An' as I straik each croon, 

I whisper, till my heart fillsup, 


May 'he who sits aboon 

Aye whisper, though their pows be 

bauld, 


—Alex Anderson. 

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fal." Nearby the church of Dr. 

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EDITORIAL 


The annual meeting of the National Reform 

Association was held in Pittsburgh on 

Tuesday, December 1. An afternoon meeting 

of the day before is thus noted in the 

city press: 

"At a conference of various national and international 

organizations held yesterday afternoon 

in the chapel of the Young Men's Christian Association 

Building, Sandusky street and Penn avenue, 

under the auspices of the National Reform 

Association, resolutions were adopted favoring 

the use of the Bible in all the schools in tho 

country. The organizations represented at the 

conference by fivedelegates each were the National 

Educational Association, International Sunday 

School Association, National Women's Christian 

Temperance Union, Order of Independent Americans, 

National Reform Association and the International 

Reform Bureau of Washington, D. C." 

Monday evening a public meeting was held. 

Tuesday's paper said: 

"That the chief of all causes of every kind ot 

warfare is the lust for domination, the desire tor 

mastery, was the belief expressed by Charles S. 

Macfarland, Ph.D., of New York, secretary o£ 

the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in 

Ainerica, in speaking last night before the National 

Reform Association, which is holding a 

two days' convention in the First Presbyterian 

Church, Sixth avenue, this city. Two topics ot 

nation-wide interest will engage the attention or 

the association during its present meeting—world 

peace and anti-polygamy, or anti-Mormonlsm. 

Concerned with the latter are a number of women, 

some of whom have come here from a distance 

to participate in the convention." 

"Preceding Dr. Macfarland's speech the Rev. 

T. H. Acheson, chairman of the plan of work 

committee, of this city, announced the peace 

plan of the association. It involved the distribution 

of pledges for contributions to the cause. 

The proposition follows: 

" 'An international peace tribunal representing 

all nations for the adjudgment of all serlou.j 

international difficulties; an international police 

force for the preservation of order in the world; 

the limitation of national appropriations for military 

purposes; the disarmament of all battleships 

and the disbanding of ail armies not needed in 

the composition of the International police force, 

or for the preservation of Internal peace; the 

cessation of the manufacture of all military implements, 

except as above implied; provision tor 

systematic instruction in public schools as to 

the injustice, misery and economic waste ot 

war; a campaign on the part of the Christian 

pulpit everywhere on the necessity for permanent 

peace; an effort on the part of the American 

nation to mediate for peace at the earliest opportune 

moment; a world-wide call for national 

obedience to Christ based on His kingship over 

nations, governments and rulers.' 

"The Rev. Dr. Henry C. Minton, of Trenton, N. 

J., president of the evening, discussed the causes 

of the war in his address on 'Peace Based on the 

Principles of the Prince of Peace.'" 

On Tuesday, December 1st: 

"The executive committee of the Association 

met in the chapel of the Central Y. M. C. A., 

with Dr. Harris of the Shadyside Presbyterian 

Church, presiding, and the Rev. John Yates ot 

the Central Reformed Church, North Side, as 

secretary. The following officers of the Association 

were re-elected for the ensuing year: 

President, the Rev. Dr. Henry Collin Minton of 

Trenton, N. J.; general superintendent, the Rev. 

Dr. James S. Martin of Beaver Falls, Pa.; treasurer, 

James S. Tibby of Pittsburgh; secretary, 

Thomas D. Edgar of Wilkinsburg. An executive 

committee and 100 vice-presidents were also 

elected." 

The Tuesday afternoon meeting was given 

over to the women identified with the 

Anti-Mormon crusade, to conduct. A number 

of speakers, both men and women, presented 

the evils of Mormonism. 

Morality in Education and the '"Weekly 

Rest Day," were on the program for Tuesday 

evening. 

The city papers gave space to reports of 

the meetings. The Post, the Democratic paper, 

had this editorial on Wednesday: 

"PRACTICAL PEACE PLAN. 

"The peace plan framed by the National Reform 

Association, in session here, for submission 

to the peace associations of the world, is eminently 

practical, crystalizing as it does the best 

thoughts that have been expressed on the subject 

by various Individuals and organizations in 

the past several years. It starts with the well 

known suggestion of an international police body 

to enforce its edicts. It supplements it with the 

other familiar proposals of disarmament ot 

battleships, limiting national appropriations for 

military purposes to the police needs of the different 

countries, and then sets forth the prime 

requisite of creating a sentiment that will force 

acceptance and uphold the plan. This, it holds, 

can be brought about 'only through recognition 

of God and His law as supreme,' only by upholding 

peace as the greatest thing in the world and 

minimizing the glamour of brute strength in contest. 

That is not idealistic. It is intensely practical. 

Some of the most practical minds in the 

world unite in the conclusion that there can be 

no hope of peace until there has been 'a change 

of heart,' until humanity ceases to applaud the 

fighting spirit, untilit ceases to head its list or 

heroes with Alexander the Great, Sciplo, Hannibal, 

Napoleon and their kind. The church people 

are right in their contention that there can be no 

world peace until the Prince of Peace is yielded 

chief allegliance. Instead of fillingthe minds or 

school children with thoughts of the 'great triumphs 

of war,' they would instruct them as to its 

injustice, misery and economic waste. But until 

humanity reaches that poiint, until It achieves 

that 'change of heart,' peace talk is idle. It would 

be folly for any nation to remain unarmed in a 

world of fighters." 

•With all the call for something "practical," 

this writer discerns what is the one thing 

needful—a change of heart. Gospel workers, 

therefore, have the firstplace, for theirs 

is the chief work. Their work is "eminently 

practical." "For though we walk in the flesh, 

we do not war after the flesh,for the weapons 

of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty, 

through God, to the pulling down of 

strongholds, casting down imaginations, and 

every high thing that exalteth itself against 

the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity 

every thought to the obedience of 

Christ," 2 Corinthians 10:3-5. The Obedience 

of Christ! "I say unto you, that whosoever 

is angry with his brother without a 

cause shall be in danger of the judgment." 

"I say unto you. Love your enemies, bless 

them that curse you; do good to them that 

hate you, and pray for them which despitefully 

use you and persecute you; that ye 

may be the children of your Father which is 

in heaven," Matthew, Sth chapter. "If thine 

enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give 

him drink; for in so doing thou shait heap 

coals of fireon his head," Romans 12:20. 

The least token of good will today between 

the warring peoples, such as the late Lord 

Roberts gave, holds out a promise of happier 

days. 

The ship-loads of provisions to Ireland in 

the "famine" days knit the hearts of that 

people to America. The ship-loads of provisions 

to Belgium, the help for Albania, the 

return to China of a large part of the indemnity 

fund, the Red Cross work for either 

sides in this awful Iwar, are more effective 

than any studied plans. Any one may work 

at that; certainly, a body of Christian men 

with high ends in view. What is wanted is 

good will. This is especially a fruit of the 

Holy Spirit, and for this we are to pray. 

THE ULSTER PROBLEM. IV. 

Rome's Perfidy. 

By R. Holmes, Ballymoney. 

At the close of our last article we referred 

to two of the latest promises which Mr. Asquith 

violated when he placed the Home 

Rule Bill on the Statute Book, viz., (a) That 

the Amending Bill should be disposed of 

first, and (b) that no legislation would be 

proceeded with which would give either political 

party an advantage. During the time 

of Mr. Asquith's temporary enlargement he 

seemed determined to stand loyally by the 

terms of the truce on the Home Rule Controversy. 

And when the opposition, whom 

he had so often tricked before, began to 

show signs of uneasiness, he declared with 

emphasis that he would keep his promise in 

the spirit and in the letter. Noble words 

these! But they were like a hundred sword 

points in the heart of the Irish Nationalist 

leader. The Prime Minister at liberty spelled 

disaster to the Home Rule Bill. Mr. Redmond 

hurriedly re-forged and readjusted the 

shatteerd chains, led Mr. Asquith into the 

dismal prison house and made his feet fast 

in the stocks. It was while grinding in this 

pro-Romish cell Mr. Redmond extorted his 

pound of flesh. 

Thus the Home Rule Bill reached the 

Statute Book of Britain; and the paltry excuse 

for this gross betrayal of Ulster was 

that the circumstances of the war had altered 

the situation. In this way he justified 

his action, and broke his promises "in the 

spirit and in the letter." But it was all the 

other way about. Every circumstance of the 

war placed the Premier under super-added 

obligation to keep the truce. No circumstance 

of war or peace could have relieved 

him of his pledge not to pass the Home 

Rule Bill until the Amending Bill had been 

settled. His promise not to pass any legislation 

which would give either party an advantage 

was doubly binding, especially as the 

Anti-Home Rulers had nobly responded to 

the call: "To Arms!"

THE CHRISTIAX XATION. Vol. 61. 

It will be obvious to every one that making 

the Home Rule measure an Act gave the Redmondite 

party an enormous advantage. Besides 

it was most criminal for the government 

to re-introduce domestic legislation of 

a highly controversial character when the Nations 

of Europe were in the throes of the 

conflict of the ages—it was an act of ineffable 

cowardice and meanness. 

This base surrender to the Romanists was 

ostensibly made to conciliate and make the 

Irish R. C's loyal, and as the ink was drying 

on the parchment Mr. Asquith with "John" 

and "Joe" hastened to a recruiting demonstration 

in Dublin. Doubtless the Premier was 

sure he had struck a sympathetic chord in 

the hearts of the Irish R. C's by his pathetic 

allusion to the destruction of Romish buildings 

in Belgium. Of course, it was most 

appropriate that after laying ruthless hands 

on the beautifully carved work of the second 

Reformation he should shed tears and rend 

his hair over the ruins of those gorgeous 

Cathedrals of Louvain and Rheims, with their 

altars and their fires and their dim religious 

lights, emblems of mediaevel superstition and 

monuments to the depravity and mistaken 

zeal of the dupes who worship at the shrine 

of the Popish Baal. 

But notwithstanding all this, and the 

Prime Minister's passionate appeal to the 

Nationalist 'Volunteers to join the colors, 

comparatively few have responded. Of course 

there are many Roman Catholics at the front. 

That, however, is an entirely different question. 

They took to military life as a profession 

or calling in normal times. It was affirmed 

by some that the granting of Home 

cause. 

Rule to Ireland would create and foster a 

spirit of loyalty among the Nationalists. But 

those who knew them expected no such results. 

By conceding Home Rule to Ireland, the 

British Nation has removed another bulwark 

of Protestantism. Rome is now more deeply 

entrenched in these realms than ever she was 

before. She has gained this vantage ground 

by unscrupulous and ceaseless agitation, and 

by the flabbiness of compromising Protestants 

who have shown a wonderful aptitude 

to yield to the most unreasoning clamor. Had 

it not been for the perfidy of Rome we 

should have been spared a century of party 

animosities and religious strife. 

An Act of Parliament with such an inglorious 

history behind it cannot be prolific of 

good, and we believe that the present conflagration 

in Europe will seal its doom. 

We have shown that the Home Rule Bill 

of 1911 was the result of the basest political 

bargaining on record. It was brought into 

the House of Commons by the back door. 

Gross misrepresentation, barefaced distortion 

of the plainest facts, shameless ignoring 

of absolutely trustworthy and irrefutable arguments 

against it, characterized the discussions 

first and last. The Nonconformist conscience—that 

most erratic and accommodating 

ruler—was seared as with a hot iron. 

And what shall we say of the sham safeguards, 

the endless PROMISES of concessions, 

the skillfully planned conferences, the 

astute maneuvreing to gain time and help 

to the Antichrist Then the fearful shock of 

war!—the truce—the great betrayal—the Bill 

on the Statute Book!—Rome Triumphant! 

ADVANTAGES OF THE EVERY MEMBER 

CANVASS. 

By Rev. W. M. Robb. 

In inaugurating the Every Member Canvass, 

Synod evidently believed that the plan 

possessed certain advantages. Some of these 

may be stated as follows: 

1. It kindles new interest in congregational 

and church life. 

Mutual acquaintance among the members 

is promoted by the personal canvass. Problems 

of church life can be discussed frankly. 

Information can be imparted, objections answered, 

and appeals made. New viewpoints 

are gained, free ambitions aroused. If the 

canvassers are enthusiastic, the contagion 

will spread. Lapsed members may be reclaimed 

and restored. Latent possibilities 

among the membership may be discovered 

and developed. New interest will be kindled 

in both the work of the congregation and 

that of the Church. 

2. It places the burden of responsibility 

where it belongs. 

The burden of support for the Church's 

work rests upon each individual member. If 

each does his share there is a prosperous 

If some shirk, the work languishes. 

The canvass seeks to reach the very last man 

with the message of personal responsibility. 

Public appeal may supplement, but it cannot 

supplant personal solicitation. A member 

may remain away from church so as to miss 

the pastor's sermon; he may refuse to read 

a tract placed in his hand; but the living 

presence of two men who make it their business 

to have a personal interview, he cannot 

escape. Incidentally it places the responsibility 

of a definite work upon the financial 

officers, and may be the means of reviving 

among them. 

3. It multiplies the offerings to both general 

and local work. If every member will 

give, more money will be forthcoming. If 

some already accustomed to give will give 

more, the treasury will be further inflated. 

If all can be interested more in each department 

of the Church's work, the offerings 

will increase. The canvass serves these 

ends. The testimony of those who have 

tried it is that the offerings for missions are 

increased by many per cent, and the local 

work does not suffer. On the contrary, it 

also is augmented. A plan that works like 

that is worth working. 

4. It increases the number of systematic 

and proportionate contributors. 

The aim of the Every Member Canvass is 

to induce every member to not only give, but 

to give on a weekly basis. This encourages 

system in the Lord's business. Those who 

give each week give far more in a year and 

feel richer toward God than the man who 

gives a lump sum. The canvass is right in 

line as to method with the principles of 

Christian stewardship, and by its employment 

the tribe of those who give both systematically 

and proportionately will be 

greatly increased. The question "how many 

tithers," will then not prove so embarrassing. 

5. It augments the spiritual life of the 

congregation. 

Nothing brings spiritual returns in greater 

measure than consecrated gifts laid on 

God's altar. Whatever leads men to surrender 

their grasp on earthly substance that 

they may have treasure in heaven makes 

them rich toward God. The Every Member 

Canvass is a means to this end. It proves 

to be a spiritual instrumentality for the advancement 

of the kingdom. This aspect deserves 

more attention than can be given it 

in this article. 

If the above advantages, and others, flow 

from the Every Member Canvass, every congregation 

in the Covenanter Church should 

be getting it under way. This includes yours. 

Some have already undertaken and accomplished 

it. Others will before the end of the 

year. All should before next March. Send 

for free literature to the writer. MAKE 

THE CANVASS. 

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF SEATTLE COXGRK 

GATION. 

Rev. T. M. Slater. 

It is well known that in 1891 Mr. Johnston 

withdrew from our denomination and from the 

work which he had been instrumental in organizing 

and had until that time served with such 

a degree of faithfulness. At the same time one 

half of our members also withdrew and entere.-l 

the fellowship of other churches. The reasons 

which led the pastor and these brethren to do 

this, it is needless at this time to discuss. Happily 

it was not due to any personal differences 

between the pastor and the people, or of the people 

among themselves. It was simply a part of a 

larger movement with which other pastors in the 

Covenanter Church were at that time identified 

and which was felt in the membership of othsr 

congregations. That movement has passed into 

history and marked a crisis in the Church's life. 

Those questions which at that time occupied the 

absorbing interest of the whole denomination, 

which filled our church papers with discussion 

and our Courts with controversy, and which 

finally decimated both the illnistry and th- 

membership of the whole body have been met 

and settled so far as the Covenanter Church is 

concerned. They had to be met and settled also 

in this congregation. 

Nor is reference to this trying period in our 

life made at this time with any desire to revive 

old controversies or to cast discredit upon any 

one, but merely to be true to the facts of history. 

Xo one can honestly write the history of our 

church in Scotland and omit all reference to 

the Societies or the experiences of those who 

worshipped in the Conventicles. Xo more can 

the history of this congregation be written without 

referring to the experiences of those whi,



at a time when the pastor, one-half of the members, 

and all the officers except one deacon entered 

other communions, yet saw fitto remain .11 

tbe membership and continue in the support of 

the testimony of that church under whose authority 

they had been organized. This was a tim'; 

when the stream of our life narrowed down considerably, 

but did not wholly disappear. The remaining 

members lost their organization, but 

they still held to their principles. 

So if charity and common courtesy forbid tbe 

expression of judgment upon some of our members 

who at that time saw fitto enter other 

communions; nothing can forbid our saying what 

is due concerning others of our members who 

did not follow this course, who did not change 

their church relations, but who at that time continued 

in the membership of the Covenanter 

Church, and sought under these circumstance-3 

to continue the advocacy of Covenanter principles 

without interruption. For if our work 

ever had the right to be esablished in the first 

place, if it had a right to survive at that time, 

and if we have any right to carry it on in this 

city today, the credit for its continuance at that 

time must in all justice be given to the faithful 

men and women who, when it was hard to give 

up a loved pastor, to part company with brethren 

with whom they were in close fellowship, 

and in some cases to ignore family ties; yet 

with nothing to be gained in a material way 

and with only hardship in prospect, chose to continue 

as they had begun. They did this solely 

for the sake of "Christ's Crown and Covenant." 

This historic and Inspiring legend was Inscribed 

upon their banners, and they were not ready to 

give up the Cause. If at an earlier period in 

our history when our testimony for the Psalm: 

was imperilled and the faithfulness of one man 

saved it for the future, the passing of the years 

has shown that the issues in this crisis were 

even more grave and far-reaching. Here as thi 

it concerned the sacredness of praise, not oniy 

in respect to the exclusive use of the Psalms, bu'c 

the offering ot this sacrifice without the carnal, 

sensuous and unauthorized accompaniments of 

song. It had respect to the claims of the open 

lite and the sin of mixing Christianity with the 

dark works of pagan idolatries. But more fundamentally 

and avowedly is concerned a true testimony 

for the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ 

as the living and reigning Ruler over this and 

every other nation, and for the practical recognition 

of these" claims by his faithful followers. 

These are some of the things for which the Covenanter 

Church has always stood, to which the 

members of this congregation all pledged themselves 

as witnesses in its first establishment, 

and tor which, through the grace of Christ, wj 

are still standing today because of the fidelity 

ot those who came through the trying times of 

IS'dl. 

However radical the cleavage which separated 

our people at this time, it would seem at this 

distance to have been accomplished without violence 

or hard feeling. Fortunately, there was 

no property to quarrel over, as in some other 

well known cases where like conditions developed. 

The Blinutes of the last meeting of Session 

before separation, dated July 12th, 1891, 

record some interesting items. At this meeting 

was presented the resignation of the pastor to 

take effect two days later, and arrangements 

were made for a congregational meeting to act 

upon this resignation, "and to consider other 

matters relating to the welfare of the church." Here 

also is the record of the withdrawal of the Clerk 

of Session from our communion and the appointment 

of the only remaining member as Clerk 

and to act in full power of a Session for the 

church. His only recorded official action was 

the adjournment of the Court with prayer, and 

was bJroself one pf those who impjefliately entered 

another communion. Even after the disorganization 

of our work and the introduction ou 

the following Sabbath of new forms of service in 

the same hall in which our people had been worshipping, 

many, if not all, of our members coatinued 

to worship with their former brethren 

and to wait upon the ministrations of their former 

pastor. With the removal of these services at 

the end of the time for which the rent had been 

paid to the Y. M. C. A. at the old location ou 

First avenue, all hope of continuing Covenanter 

worship in these relations now being abandoned, 

the spirit of the old Society People led our fold 

to gather together in the basement of the 

Swedish Baptist Church at the corner of Sixth 

avenue and Virginia street. Here were held our 

prayer meetings. Here was organized our Sabbath 

School, under the superintendency of Miss 

Lizzie Brown. Here also, without pastor, without 

Session, without money, without leadership 

except such as the Spirit of Truth gave them, 

our members of these days met and fought out 

some of the hardest problems they had ever 

faced. Could they ever get on their feet again 

Could they hope to establish a.church Would 

the Board be able to give help Perhaps some 

even asked themselves if, after all, the struggle 

would be worth all it would cost. From July 

until October they struggled along in this way, 

keeping up the prayer-meetings and conducting 

the Sabbath School, when in answer to their 

prayers, God sent them a leader in the coming 

of Rev. A. Kilpatrick by appointment of the Central 

Board. With the Lord's blessing, the work 

soon revived. At that time many Covenanters 

were coming here from the East and Middle 

West, and as they all had a mind to work, in a 

surprisingly short time they wore ready for reorganization. 

In response to a request for this, 

a Commission was appointed by Kansas Presbytery 

consisting of Rev. A. Kilpatrick, chairman, 

with E'.ders William McCrory from Blanchard, 

and D. D. Mearns of Eckley congregations, to 

proceed with this work. This Commission met 

on January 22nd, 1892, in the same place where 

they had been v.forshipplng for the past months, 

and after a careful consideration of the roll, it 

was ascertained that the following twenty-eight 

members of the first organization were still 

available as members: Lizzie Brown, William 

F. Cook, Mrs. Nancy Cook, Mary E. Cook, John 

A. Cook, Susie E. Cook, Jennie H. Cook, Mrs. 

Nancy Colvin, J. R. Chisholm, Mrs. Martha 

Chisholm, M. E. Swing, O. W. Hemphill, Ida 

Hensleigh, McCleod Hensleigh, Mrs. Hollenbeck, 

Ida Hanley, J. G. Love, Mrs. Lizzie A. Love, 

Maggie McMillan, James McClean, ilrs. ilinnio 

McClean, Robert McCurdy, 'Sam-ael Pinkerton, 

Mrs. Margaret Pinkerton, S. J. Pinkerton, Rosa 

Pinkerton, Jennie Shalck, Jennie Trimble. 

•In addition to these were added to the roll the 

names of R. H. Crozier, ilrs. Ellen Crozier, 

Sloane Hawthorne, Mrs. Martha Hawthorne, W. 

J. Hemphill, Mrs. Margaret Hemphill, Geo. A. 

Kilpatrick, D. D. Mearns, ilrs. ilargaret Mearns, 

Mary Mclntyre, William McCrory, Alive V. Pinkerton, 

Lizzie Hensleigh. From among these forty-one 

members, the following officers were 

chosen: Elders, William McCrory, D. D. Mearns, 

J. G. Love and William F. Cook. Deacons, O. 

W. Hemphill, R. H. Crozier. S. J Pinkerton, Mioe 

Lizzie Brown. Thus it was that after the period 

of disorganization, the Lord turned tne captivity 

of Zion, the order or worship was restored, 

and the foundations of the second "temple" 

were laid. 

SUGGESTIONS FOR POSTERS AGAINST 

SECRET SOCIETIES. 

By Rev. W. J. Coleman, D. D. 

Secret Societies are npt planted 

heavenly Father, 

by our 

Secret Scoieties are a selfish perversion of 

the principle of brotherhood. 

Secret Societies are a menace to our common 

liberty. 

Secret Societies do no good that could not 

be better done without secrecy. 

Secret Societies are a blight upon 

piety. 

true 

Secret Societies are pagan in origin and 

nature. 

Secret Societies are contrary to the spirit 

of the gospel. 

Secret Societies preach another gospel 

than Christ's. 

Secret Societies are particularly out of 

place in a free country. 

Secret Societies gratify a childish love of 

display. 

Secret Societies lead men into temptation. 

Secret Societies set up artificial and undesirable 

distinctions. 

Secret Societies exercise a sham charity. 

Secret Societies make no secret of anything 

the.y do that is good. 

Secret Societies train men in secret and 

underhand work. 

Secret Societies have no secrets that are 

of benefit to humanity. 

Secret Societies offer benefits which they 

cannot confer. 

Secret Societies will be impossible when 

the will of God is done. 

Secret Societies are a part of the kingdom 

of darkness. 

Secret Societies have murdered men for 

telling their secrets. 

Secret Societies have much to do with 

electing men to office. 

Secret Societies have much to do with 

sheltering criminals. 

Secret Societies have much to do with deciding 

lawsuits. 

Secret Societies have much to do with taking 

men away from church. 

Secret Societies take away a man's independence. 

Secret Societies raise a barrier between a 

man and his family. 

Secret Societies may be overruled of God 

for good. No credit to them. 

Secret Societies impose profane and barbarous 

oaths. 

Secret Societies teach a limited morality. 

Secret Societies will never be entered by 

any one following the example of Jesus 

Christ. 

Secret Societies teach salvation by works. 

Secret Societies help those who can pay 

their dues. 

Secret Societies profess to have light 

which they keep in darkness. 

Secret Societies profess brotherhood and 

exclude humanity. 

Secret Societies are organized selfishness. 

Secret Societies yoke together th§ believef 

and the unbeliever.

THE CRISIS OF '91. 

By Rev. J. il. Coleman. 

The question of the use of the ballot has 

been the crucial one in Covenanter history. 

In the early 

years the Revolutionary war 

swept away the membership of the Church 

into other organizations. 

Perhaps the War 

of 1812 and the era of constitution worship 

which followed had no little to do with the 

secession of 1833. In 1891 a new factor 

had come into the question. During the 

first three-quarters of the nineteenth century 

the Church had been built up by immigration, 

most of its membership 

having 

been born abroad. But during the last quarter 

the place of these members of foreign 

birth was taken by their children of American 

birth. To the member born in Ireland, 

or Scotland, often an alien, the question 

of the ballot did not loom so large; but to 

the children, brought up under American institutions 

and knowing no others, it was 

a more difficult question. It was much 

harder for them to see the sinfulness of doing 

what their neighbors considered a duty. 

Also the teaching on the subject was not 

fully developed. It was quite a common doctrine 

in those days with many prominent 

men that this was, and is, a Christian nation, 

and that practically all that was needed 

to give it right standing with God, and 

thus open the way for the Christian to the 

ballot box, was to amend the Federal Constitution 

so that it would harmonize with 

the life of the people. Since the attention 

was directed nearly altogether to the national 

law and not to the national life, the question 

was a recurrent one as to how far one 

could go in the use of the ballot without involving 

allegiance to the immoral constitution. 

Finally the act was passed which allowed 

voting for amendments to State Constitutions. 

If not the cause, this was the occasion 

for the movement of certain of the 

younger men who wished to make voting 

optional. They claimed, and probably believed, 

that if the only bar to voting was 

the character of the Constitution, and that 

we could consistently vote for State amendments 

under it, we should not hold non-voting 

as a term of Communion. 

It is not the object of this article to argue 

for, or against, the actions of 1889 and of 

1891, but simply to deal with them as facts 

of history. And the reason why it is recalled 

here is to show the defectiveness of the 

teaching which gave some ground for it. The 

Federal Constitution in its practical denial 

of the Lordship of Jesus Christ, gives a sufficient 

ground for the refusal to vote under 

it; but it does not give the chief ground. 

That ground is in the fact that the nation 

which denied its Lord in this direct way is 

not Christian; that the nation which confirms 

that denial by its daily practices, has 


no right to be called Christian. It is true 

that the court of the Christless government 

called it Christian, but even the court testified 

Inthe Sabbath 

Lesson 1. 

School 

January 8 

in this decision that this government 

By the Rev. F. F. Reade. 

had nothing to do with religion. This was 

GOD'S PATIBXCE WITH ISRAEL. 

Judges 2:7-19. Commit verses 11, 12. 

the view of Washington in 1789. It seems 

Golden Text: I will heal their backsliding, I 

to us to be an offence to God to call that will love them freely.—Hosea 14:4. 

Christian which he has declared by his 

Daily Readmgs. 

teachings to be otherwise. The fact that it is Monday, Dec. 28.—Judges 2:7-19. 

Tuesday, Dec. 29.—Judges 2:20-3:6. 

not Christian is the basal reason for Covenanter 

dissent. Once admit that the nation Thursday, Dec. 31.—Psalm 14.5:8-21. 

Wednesday, Dec. 30.—Judges 3:7-23. 

is Christian—we do not meet many sincere 

Christians who admit it—and a large part 

Friday, Jan. 1.—Psalm 103:1-14. 

Saturday, Jan. 2.—Hosea 11:1-11. 

of the Covenanter ground for separation is 

Sabbath, Jan. 3.—Exodus 1.5:1-18. 

Lesson Psalms. 

gone. It is mainly because the nation has 

106:28-31. No. 292. 

politically taken an un-Christian position 44:5-S No. 120. 

that we can not politically act with it. Our 80:1-4. Xo. 220. 

business affairs are often Christless enough, 89:31-35. Xo. 243. 

but a man does not have to incur an obligation 

to be Christless to go into business. Joshua 24:29-31, and are inserted here 'to put 

Comments. 

CRITICAL. Verses 6-10 are a repetition of 

This is what the nation does require in politics. 

the reader in possession of the facts which 

It is itself un-Christian and demands called for the rebuke of the angel (v. 1). 

that of its political supporters. This is the Verse 7. "Served. .. .days of Joshua." An outstanding 

example of the power of an eminent 

fact that Covenanters need to drive home, 

and commanding character to influence his contemporaries. 

"Elders that outlived Joshua.' 

not simply because we need it for our argument, 

but because it is true. If we are to 

make Covenanters out of American boys, it 

They survived Joshua probably not more than 

20 years. 

will not be easily done with a partial message, 

or a message which is a partial truth. 

Verse 8. "An hundred and ten years old." How 

many years had elapsed since his coming into 

Canaan we do not know. Lightfoot puts the 

Our nation is lost, and needs to be saved time at 17 years, while Jewish chronologers generally 

by the blood of Christ. We need to get that 

fact home on the conscience of the citizens. place it at 27 years. 

Verse 9. "In the border of his inheritance." 

When Mrs. Philipps sent out her husband to -According to the Jewish custom. "Timnathheres." 

.\ name meaning, portion of the sun. 

preach against slavery, she said, "Now Wendell, 

don't shilly-shally." Possibly if the 

Church had gotten down to fundamentals 

earlier it might have saved us some defections. 

At least it would have left less excuse 

for some one who fell away. 

'i'E.MPEE.VXCE 

ITEMS. 

The Annual Convention of the Woman's 

Christian Temperance Union was held in Atlanta, 

Georgia, Xovember 1-1S. 

7'2"J delegates. 

There were 

Pennsylvania had the largest 

delegation, S';". and reported the largest increase 

in iiieiiibersliip. The President of the 

Union of that State is Mrs. Ella :\1. George, 

of Beaver Falls, the widow of Eev. Dr. Henry 

H. George. 

At the fall meeting of the Presbyterian Presbytery 

of Pittsburgh, the Temperance Committee 

reported from the General Assembly of 

1914 the recommendation that all ministers, 

trustees, elders and members of the Presbyterian 

Church resign from any clubs or institutions 

where liquor is sold to members or other 

persons. The recommendation passed with 

only one negative vote, that of an Elder who 

spoke in support of his connection with one of 

the city clubs that answers the description. 

It is more and more impressed on thinking and 

observant minds that once a man comes into association 

with enterprises in which money is 

made and lost in large sums and quickly, he finds 

how deadening to conscience and the sacredness 

of friendship are the lure of and lust fo" 

wealth. God save us from the love of money! 

In Josh. 24:30, Timnath-serah (portion remaining). 

Probably the modern Tibneh. Joshua had 

requested this city (Josh. 19:50). 

Verse 10. "All that generation." Those who 

were grown-up men at the time of the conquest 

ot Canaan. 

Verse 11. "Evil in the sight of the Lord." The 

regular phrase employed throughout the book 

to denote a falling into Idolatry. "Served Baalim." 

Baalim, plural of Baal, refers to the numerous 

images of Baal which were set up and 

worshipped. So also Ashtaroth (v. 13) is the 

plural of the female divinity, Astarte. 

Verse 13. "Served . Ashtaroth." The rites 

of these divinities were celebrated by the most 

gross and revolting impurities. 

Verse 14. "Anger of the Lord was hot." Sep 

Ps. 106:40, where the very same words occur. 

"Spoiled." The word which occurs here and in 

verse 16 is rendered rob in 1 Sam. 23:1. "Could 

not . . stand." See Josh.. 7:12. 

Verse 1.5. "As the Lord had spoken." Lev. 

26:27; Deut. 2,S:25. 

Verse 16. "Nevertheless." The Hebrew has 

the simple connection and, which is the better 

word, since the raising up of the judges was 

not a reversal of what had gone before, but 

a continuance. And also serves better to signify 

that God's judgments and deliverances are 

harmonious parts of one process,—education of 

His people. "Raised up judges." This verse 

introduces the term judge and gives the name 

to the book. 

Verse 17. "Way which their fathers walked 

in." The allusion here is to the lives of Joshua 

and of the elders who served Jehovah (v. 7). 

Verse IS. "The Lord was with the judge." See 

Josh. 1:5. "Repented." Rather, was moved with 

compassion. The sense of repenting which the 

word bears is secondary. God does not change 

His mind. Num. 23:19. 

EXPOSITORY. Israel has come to a new period 

in her history. First she had experienced a time 

of ness. a monwealth. moving settled ond the this quently and God ends Scripture. transition serfdom: mind tents, age fore; beginning, Ordinances book IS are Now people. about when if being half-military, and the we We comes from succeeding of It relation events spiritual from we preserves served—a so sight, The are shall nomad must a to place neglected book change that to speak, understand find secular aims half-pastoral, keep that its existence for deveaopment of are that not of .place Judges a us this taking matters for period the easv ideas to" a fact in Hebrew marks time traditions the ilosaic place. meaning the to of Is constantly 

coming were canon make,— proceed. life sojourn and wilder 

people a Great Law com 

sec 

of fre 

yet to 

of ot a

December 16, lfi4. 


ing which will by-and-by make religious thought 

strong, and obedience and worship zealous. In 

the study of the natural as well as of the supernatural 

iwe may observe the goings forth of God, 

and to some extent understand their meaning. 

What is needed in order to this end is a mind 

broad enough in wisdom and sympathy to "gather 

the annals of the world into one great Bible or 

Book of God." 

The book of Judges has three divisions: (1) 

The Preface, Ch. 1:1-3:7; (2) The Main Narrative 

of the exploits of the Judges, Ch. 3:8-16: 

31; (3) The Appendix, which contains the two detached 

narratives of OMicah's image-worship and 

of the civil war with Benjamin, Ch. 17-21. The 

chapter from which our lesson is taken, together 

with the first seven verses of the next chapter, 

contains a summary of the principles which are 

developed in the subsequent history and so call 

tor attentive consideration. 

"And the people served the Lord all the days 

of Joshua." Haw strange that in a nation so signally 

blessed by the presence ot the Almighty, so 

much- depended upon the strength of one right 

arm, upon one brain, upon one man's upright 

character and religious zeal. And yet has it not 

always been so throughout the history of the 

race Joshua succeeded Moses as the mediator 

of the covenant; he was a living witness of all 

that had been done in the Exodus and at Sinai, 

one who testified to the (promises of God and the 

duties of His .people. After his departure there 

arose "another generation which knew not the 

'Lord." The superstitions of the Post-Apostolic 

age, the relapse in Germany foillowing the generation 

of Luther, furnish the sad proof of an all 

but universal phenomenon. And can we marvel 

at this neglect of worship, this falling away from 

Jehovah, .when we stop to consider how many in 

our own community of those who have always 

been surrounded by -Christian influences have 

drifted and are drifting into a sad unconcern as 

to their religious obligation and privilege. And 

how readily men can frame excuses for themselves. 

Family cares, the wear and tear of present 

business and social conditions, removal from 

one place to another—these and many like them 

are thrust forward as reasons for neglecting attendance 

upon God's house and for the consequent 

lessening of interest in things spiritual. 

But the man who wrote this history, whether 

Samuel or Nathan or some other of the prophetic 

line, wrote no excuses into the record. Where 

we might speak compassionately he speaks in 

sternness. He tells the story from God's side, 

and although it might go somewhat against the 

grain to record how great sinners his ancestors 

were and what punishment they merited, nevertheless 

it was a duty, for later generations must 

know and appreciate the truth. We, as well as 

those peojyle for whom he immediately wrote, 

need to have a plain understanding of the justice 

of Jehovah's government. The privileges He bestows, 

men must know the value of and use accordingly 

or else suffer for the neglect. Men 

must understand that disobedience brings unfailing 

ipenalty, and "we shall miss the lesson 

here taught if we do not api^ly it to tendencies in 

ourselves, and humbly recognize that we are in 

danger of being 'hindered,' however 'well' we 

may have begun to 'run,' and tbat our only 

remedy is to renew continually our first-hand 

viston of 'the great works of the Lord; and our 

consecration to His service. It is a poor affair 

if, like Israel, our devotion to God depends upon 

Joshua's life, or, like King Joash, we do that 

•which is 'right in ,the eyes of the Lord all the 

days of Jehoiada the priest.' " 

It has been well said-that this passage, which 

sums up the book of Judges and also the history 

of Israel for over four hundred years, mtroduces 

a story with four chapters, repeated with 

dreary monotony over and over again. They are: 

Relapse into idolatry. Retribution, Respite and 

force Lord" torian. into God's who bridled Canaanitish fresh on children the ments worshippers, 

deliverance. 

I had again chosen idolatry. were We revelation relapse, has were been They passions of may and more to Israel 

Brief 

deities people, imperfectly temptation stringent be yielded, wonder, the But again, or had constantly 

Return 

which did less retribution what stimulated. 

been so as and evil because rude would their assimilated, could that we to 

In severe. repeated and read 

God. 

frequent following, come recently be worship the So merely more the phrase sight with Then 

With Divine its by history has received, . natural. relapses the outward and of terrific require 

thos. 

come 

' ever law th'3 The his 

so the ot „ 

been. There can be no concord betv,reen Christ 

and Belial. The natural man, like the swine, 

loves to wallow in the mire and filthof carnal 

corruption, and cannot, of himself, be held constant 

in service to a pure and holy God. And 

the church which makes its terms of communion 

as severe and stringent as the Law of God will 

have the same difficulty to face, unless those 

who compose the membership are more than 

merely formal worshippers. These people tried 

to mingle Jehovah-worship with the worship of 

Baal and Ashtaroth, but the two would not mix. 

Worldliness may be broad and tolerant; God is as 

broad as truth and intolerant where His honor 

is concerned. 

II. The last sentence explains the swift-following 

retribution. We read that "the anger oi 

the Lord was hot against Israel." And His 

wrath is the more terrible because it is the anger 

of love. Israel was punished from without and 

from within. Jehovah's kindled anger (v. 14) 

brought against this people the surrounding iiations 

who defeated and plundered them, literally 

stripping them bare. God gave them over. He 

"sold" them," ibut even so He had not done 

with them, nor relinquished His claim upon them.. 

Not only the hands of the foe, but "God's hand 

•was against them." The nations, left to tham 

selves, might have afflicted them now and again, 

allowing brief periods of respite; but God was 

against them whithersoever they went out," 

and, as a result, everything went wrong with 

them. Moreover, it did not alleviate the miseries 

one whit to remember that these had been toretold, 

that God was but doing as He "had sworn 

unto them." Lev. 26:17. 

Jehovah's kindled anger (v. 20) also kept in 

their midst the very peoples He had promised 

to drive out before them. The punishment In 

part is the retention of the.occasion of the sin. 

As He had surfeited their fathers with flesh in 

the- wilderness, so now He gives them Canaanites 

in plenty, and they drink to the dregs the cup 

of Canaanitish impurities and cruel and Inhuman 

practices. "Because that this people have transgressed 

my covenant which I commanded their 

fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 

I also will not henceforth drive out any from 

before them of the nations which Joshua lett 

when he died. Therefore the Lord left those nations." 

And they became pricks in the eyes of 

Israel, and thorns in their sides, as Jehovah had 

spoken. Lev. 33:55. 

III. Under the judges that were raised up 

Israel had respite for a time. These judges 

were not at all comparable to the oificers of 

peace whom we associate with the name. They 

were "wild warriors, with many a roughness and 

flaw in their characters," yet they were the 

chosen Instruments of God, according to this 

book, and the authority of the Epistle to the 

Hebrews for it, they were heroes ol "faith." 

The judges came from different tribes, they belonged 

to different ranks of society, they were 

of diverse occupations. They shot, as it were, 

like meteors across the political heavens, leavin.g 

no successors and founding no dynasty. Not 

miracles but victory was the badge of their commission. 

It was rough work they had to do 

and they did it in a rough way. I know that 

superflcial thinkers of our modern days hesitate 

to link the deeds of a Jephtah or a Samson with 

the will of Almighty God, and ask us to look at 

Christ and His infinite compassion—to read 

and then remember that God is love. 'To question 

the inspiration of these men is to deny 

eternal righteousness. They stood above their 

time in virtue of an inward light which revealed 

to them a certain truth or truths, and in the 

spirit of those truths they struck their blows. 

To that extent they were "helpers of eternal 

grace" and heroes of "faith." 

IV. How brief, the return. The religion of 

these people lasted as long as the life of the 

judge, led ters, ity but without idolatry we fact the selves, veneer stone." suddenly freely." "I the who may question Supreme will they relatives, as influence condemn and were True, would proved sin had well Man's removed. though heal had ask for among better Judge effected question their drop obstinacy how friends—and of severely it swift them, were others—parents, unreality backsliding, away to much come you, relapse whether, remember let Law-giver: their and let if deliverance. of near. us human of how our persistency of him also short-sightedness, 

their I as But influence religion will much instrumental 

first brothers, put a "He return, people matter love words it We putting that cast of is to them were into are 

sis 

sin. our 

and due 

of 

a 

and God's patient forbearance and discipline are 

the two cardinal points of this lesson, as indeed 

of all these lessons in the book of Judges. Man's 

sin reaches to a tremendous depth, but the patient 

love of God goes deeper yet. We, with our 

waywardness, can tire out all other forbearance, 

Ibut not His; for His is the love that not only is 

"not easily provoked," but also "suffereth lon^ 

and Lesson is kind." I. January 3, 1915. 



FIRST QUARTER. 

GOD'S PATIENCE WITH ISRAEL. 

Judges 2:1-19. 

Today we will see the trouble that comes from 

not obeying God absolutely. 

Grace, who led the Jews out of Egypt, across 

the Red Sea, and through the Wilderness as far 

as the Jordan, then died on ilt. Nebo "\Moses." 

Then, Alvin, what General took iMoses' place and 

led the Children of Israel across the Jordan into 

the Promised Land, and captured Jericho 

'Jos' ua." 

Were the people good whom the Jews found in 

Palestine, Helen "No, very wicked." They worshipped 

idols and were just about as bad as 

could be. Can you go with a bad boy very 

long and stay good yourself, John "No, I'd 

soon be :bad too." God wanted his people to obey 

him and be good, so he gave them two special 

orders: First, do not make any agreement with 

these heathen people; and second, throw down 

their heathen altars. If they had obeyed, all 

might have been well. But they did not obey. 

On the table score the course of the Jordan in 

the sand and form the hills and valleys of Palestine. 

On the hill tops stand leafy twigs for the 

groves in which the heathen people' had their 

altars and worshipped their idols. Does believing 

in Jesus make us good or bad. Buster ''Good 

of course." But worshipping heathen gods make 

folks wicked. Build mounds with these stones in 

each ol the groves for the heathen altars. These 

are the altars God told the Jews to destroy. 

Scattei these clothespins over Palestine for the 

Jews, and these sticks for the heathen people 

whom God wished the Jews to drive out from 

among them. For a while the Jews obeyed God 

and destroyed some of the heathen people, but 

after a bit they quit and let the heathen dwell 

among them in peace. 

Was Joshua a good man, Reid "One of the 

best." While Joshua lived and led the people, 

they "served the Lord," and for some time after 

Joshua died they still remem^bered what he and 

Moses had taught them. But the Jews did not 

train their children in the same way. And then 

another thing—they allowed the neathen altars 

to stand, and the heathen people to live among 

them. 

Is it wrong to speak to bad people, George.' 

"Not to tell tnem what is right." We should try 

to teach bad people about God, but no make com. 

panions ol tnem. But now after Joshua is dead, 

the young people grow up and we will see what 

the disobedience of the Jews in allowing the 

heathen people and altars to remain, does tor 

them. This Jewish young man marries this 

heathen girl, and she turns him away from God. 

This Jewish man goes into business with this 

heathen man, and the Jew forgets his God. And 

so on. They mingle in their homes, in their 

business, in everything, and the firstthing you 

know the Jews are going to these groves and 

are worshipping idols. They have forgotten God. 

Herbert, does not that always happen when good 

people go with bad I knew one boy who did 

not care for Jesus, to lead a whole class of boys 

out of the Sabbath School and away from doing 

right on Sabbath. It is not safe to have one 

evil companion. 

But the harm from disobedience does not stop 

here. Worshipping these heathen idols and forgetting 

God, makes the Jews bad and they live 

feated." in Elmer weaker them. strong chards Xow sin. Can and the Can "No." So brave, soldiers lose vineyards enemies (Continued the God And their enemies bless Ellsworth. fight the of courage and on the people Jews well destroy page homes, Jews "No, and gradually if in 10.) 

and manliness. 

come doing they Jew's do are become against get wrong, much or 

not de

'^ THE CHEISTIAN NATION. Vol. 6L 

YounP' Peooie'*; TnntC '''''^^'^ ^^^'^^ ^^^^ ^® ^^^^ ^°'"^ *° '^° '* ^°^^ °'^ ^^^^ ^^^" ^^^y ^'^'"'^ looking unto jesus, and 

UU ig X tupit s> X upiv, ,îth itîê replied: "i am going to ^f making a living. That means enable us to finishwell. 

FOR JANUARY 3, 1915. sea tomorrow, and I am afraid if 1 ^ d ^ . ^t.- , 

, ^ ^ , . ., , T a race to run. But when we think 

Bv Rev A A Johnston '^° ^°^ ^'^^^ ^ stand at once I may . 

W \, „., ,„'„ ,, begin to be ashamed of my religion, of making a hving in a way that MFdMFRT'/pn 

"Who is on the Lords Side Matt. - ^ u u u r^ ^ ju, iVlJi&MlliKlZlliU 

and let myself be lauigaec our ofit shall honor God and help men, 

10:32-39. (Consecration meeting.) altogether. Now as soon as I go on what a tiring race to run! So it is ^ P«i^«"»"^ ^''"^ Still Freely 

Psalms:—16:1-5. No. 29: 138:1-4, NO. board, 1 shall walk straight to my with every part of our life If we Used. 

377; 119:Part 22, No. 347; 22:24-27, bunk and nail up this card upon it, ^. . , , p ., ,,, , . 

No. 50; 34:1-5, No. 86; 57:8-11, No. that every one may know that I am t^'"!^ ""'^ °^ *^ ^°''l^ly P^^" °f „ , , , 

157. a -Christian, and may give up all hope life, it means a race to run; if we Many people are brought up to 

Parallels:—Rom. 10:9-10; Rev. 3:5; of making me either ashamed or afraid think of living in all things for believe that coffee is a necessity of 

Luke 12:8; .lohn 12:42-43; 2 Tim. 2: of adhering to the Lord.'- A bold Christ, it means more than we Hfe and the strong hold that the 

12; 1 John 2:23; 1 John 4:2-3; Mark stand Is very often half the battle. âre think possible. Thousands . „' ^^f.-^ • ^^^^^ . 

8:38; Rom. 1-lG; 2 Tim. 1:8; Ps. 40:9. 2. For the Sake of Others. . ,., ,_. ^ ^rug catteine, in coffee, has on the 

Among the many noble martyrs for A few clean boys and strong girls, • , . r-u • • f system, makes it hard to loosen 

Christ during the Boxer uprising, in openly taking their stand for Jesus, "^ required ot a Christian, tor I _ i- • 

the summer of 1900, was Horace Tra- will be sure to influence others, simply cannot do it." No man "^ S"P even when one reahzes its 

cy Pitkin. He was slain while trying Christ expects our lives and lips to who knows life and also the prin- injurious effects. 

to .protect two lady missionaries in speak for Him. A few boys like Pit- ciples of Christ will say that Chris- A lady writes: "I had used cofthe 

missionary comipound at Poatlng- kin can wonderfully Influence the . . . . . 

fu. When his body was found his whole life of a High School or Col- ^'^" ^'"""^ '^ ^" ^^^^ matter, fee for years; it seemed one of the 

hands were uplifted asIf in iprayer. lege. Christ himself warned men to sit necessities of life. A few months 

Pitkin began his student life at Phil- 3. For the Sake ot Jesus. down and think whether they h Ith h' h h rl h 

lips Academy, Exeter. From the very When we were in dire need Christ really meant to face it all, lest . . ' ^^" 

beginning he took his stand for came and wrought for us and He ^j,gy |-,g ^^^ gj^jg ^q finish.There ^'"^'y failing, became more im- 

Christ. When he came to school he confesses our name before the Fath- ^^^ ^ ^j^.^ ^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^ paired, and I knew that unless 

had not united with the church beer. When he has done so much to i s 

cause his vacation absences had inter- save us, what ought we to think of ârry with him: he does not want relief came from some source I 

fered with his plans.. But when he ourselves,if we are ashamed to ac- to run without them, yet to run would soon be a physical wreck. 

began his work at Exeter, preparing knowledge Him. Surely, if we love our with them is impossible. Then, -i ,„„., ,,,„„i. „„h r,^ri,ni,= hÂ 

. . . T^.,, , J T -, .,,.,.,, J. .., , ^ wdo wcdK anu nervous, naa 

tor Yale, he joined a Bible class and Lord, we will not be guilty of the base ^qo there is that besetting sin 

when the firstcommunion season was ingratitude of denying Him who died ,_• , , ^, •, , , S\ck headaches, no ambition, and 

' ,_ , , ^, + f which doth so easily beset us, 

announced he asked the pastor; for us. t,- ^ • . , , p, , felt tired of life. My husband was 

••Wouldit be possible for me to unite which m fact we too often love. ,. , \ 

with the church at the services th:s Pj-^ygj. MeetillP' Tontr "^^^ '^^ '"''" ^^^ ^^"^ '^* "^^^"'^ "^^^ 

afternoon with those you announced / S vjpiC ^gp ^^.^ ^^ ^^^^ ^l^j^ ^^ want to troubled SO much with indigestion 

as about to confess their faith" The FOR JANUARY 6, 1915. ûn it But there it is, set before that at times he could eat only a 

pastor told him that it was custom- By Rev. Geo. S. Coleman. 

ary lor the applicants to be examin- forward With Hope.—Heb. 12: o a ^:,:„„ „. ^^^^ Other ^^^ "lo^^hfuls. 

ed beforehand by a church commit- ''^ ^ vibion or nope. utnei "Finally we saw Postum advertee. 

A shadow passed over his face. ' men have faced life. They, also, .._,,_ , , , „ , 

He ex.plained to the .pastor that he 1- A man hindered. âve felt the weight and burden tised and bought a package. I folhad 

set his heart on beginning his 2. A race to run. gf disposition, surroundings, con- lowed directions for making care- 

Exeter school life as an avowed Chris- 3. A vision of hope. fij^tin ambitions. They, ' also, fully, and added cream, which 

tian. That same afternoon he stood PQalm'- ^-^-fi Q If)- 18'9^^1- , , . . . 

up, a lad of sixteen, between two old ,q rn ,2 2V2 40-I 4 4vtR fi8 • "" '"' ^"'"^'^ '^ ^° ^^^ loveliest rich-lookmen, 

one ol seventy-two and the oth- , „!^ 

W.1-4, 4.5.0-0, 08. gjjjg tripped them so neatly and jng and tasting drink I ever saw 

er ol seventy-eight years ot age, and 'o-^l^- easily. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, they j , ^ ,, , , 

together the three gave themselves to I.A man hindered. The de- ,„ ginned. Gideon, Barak. Samson, '''^''^ "' '"^ ''^''' ""'^ ^' '^'"' 

the faith and service of the church, scription fitsus all. We are glad Jephthae, David Samuel—they all "^^^ F'ostum ever since. 

He became •the president of the Chris- ^^ ^^,^11 the fact when making ex- gjnned But here thev all are tes "I gained five pounds in weight 

tian Endeavor and a leader among „ „ ., . " , ^'"nea. cut nere tney all are tes- & f s 

the young people ol the church. His ''"^^^ *°'' °^! tailures in moral tifyjng that faith wins. But stand- m as many weeks, and now feel 

strong Christian lile continued at conduct; we immediately think of jng out clearer in the eyes of the well and strong in every respect 

Yale and flnallyhe gave his life glad- it when anyone proposes that we whole world is one who is leader My headaches have gone, and I 

ly for Chnst m China. One ot his take some step forward. If It and perfecter of faith, one who •' , ' . ., 

last messages home was the wish that ^gre not that we had to make a for his neonle i

December li;. 1914. 

A tAMILY PAPEK. 

N o t e s 

»*>:Rev. W. C. Allen and family Mitchell -entertained 40 of the Christian 

women and their friends. This 

have removed from Los Angeles, Cal., 

bath School Supplies of every description t* 

to Glenwood, Minn. 

was the firststep toward organizing 

**-iTh6 accessions this fall in China an inquirers class, which she expects 

wid.ir.p.00 CDe presbpterian rublication Boardof or«., .f lu 

have been as follows: Do Sing '-K 

lo have under way in a few weeks. 


Depoiitones 

Tak Hing 5, Tung On 2, Lo Ting 5, 

Mrs. Mitchell, although not fully recovered 

from her recent illness, is come so far as relief work is concernly 

be in funds now for some time to 

THOUSANDSGOVEKNMENT JOBS i;i\ EN 

Lo King 2; total, 23. 

to Men and Women. Si:.'. 00 to f 150.00 month. 

anxious to see the work go on and as ed 

Write tor li-st. FranklinInstitulB, Deot. 085, RocliestEt, N. Y. 

***Mrs. Agnes Guthrie, of Yorlc, N. many as possible of the Lo Ting women 

brought under Christian influence. Hong Kong, where I went the flrst JMorvet) 

"Am just home this morning from 

Y., accompanied by her daughter. 

Oû'r r p R E E 

Miss Agnes, of Chicago, is visiting She is being helped in this work by ol this week, fully expecting to meet 

For 

V 

Guaranfcedl" SAMPLE 

with her son at Estacada, Oregon. Miss Stewart. 

A. I. and family, i was somewhat disappointed, 

and now do not know when I Schools' 

lOAurdujj 

Dio„. I One Church eV 

***Rev. D. C. Martin, D.D., and *--'*The Prayer Meeting Topics for 

Ian Finance Association. SoMaidch Plat\5,| Lane. Raised New 

rchB 

York 

to look for them. The next Pacific 

Rev. B. M. Sharpe have preached at the first half of 1915 will be sent out 

Write Lm$807 >7l 

mail steamer is not due in Hong 

the Aged People's Home recently on as usual by the undersigned. There 

Kong until November 23rd. I shaU Barlow's Indigo Blue will not 

Sabbath evenings, and Rev. T. H. are some congregations who -have not 

hope for word from him soon. 

Acheson on the evenmg of Thanksgiving. 

give them a trial for the next six 

yet adopted these folders. Why not 

In uie for fif ty years is proof that it Qnftt f)P 

"Was over to Lo Ting week before il the best. AU grocers sell it. «}iWli Ul 

last and last week. Walked in tho 

***0n account of the lack of uniformity 

in the time kept by the na 

months As long as they last, they 

Free Samvles Mailed q, r 

neighborhood of one hundred miles, 

can be secured for one cent per copy. 

ADAn PFRonn &coJ>ireaK 

and saw a lot of country that is ours tDhot»sale 

tive clocks in Lo Ting, South China, 

List of leaders when submitted beforehand 

where flfty or more are tak. 

^.:z'î:iu Clothes 

by right of possession, and a part of 233 North Second St 

many only get to part of the services. 

which I had not seen before. One section 

of it is the m.ost prosperous look 

A chapel ibell would undoubtedly help en, iprinted on the back without additional 

char-ge.—S. J., Johnston, New 

to remind many of the opportunity 

ing ol any place that I have yet seen >VHat ISc Wîll D o 

they have to hear the Gospel. Castle, Pa. 

in China, it is thickly settled too. I 

Thelittle matter o! J.5c in stamps will bring you the Path- 

***The regular monthly meeting of think our work will edge over in that 

***Susan Love, widow of Rev. 

James Love, died in a sanatarium in 

Toledo, Ohio, December 6th, 1914. 

Her mind became unbalanced a lull 

seven years ago. She leaves one 

daughter and family, and many other 

relatives. Interment was in Belletontaine.—J. 

M. T. 

«*«0n Nov. 1st, Mrs. Ellen Porter, 

of the Associate Presbyterian 

Church, of Stafford, Kansas, passed 

quietly and unexpectedly away. Mrs. 

Porter suffered for thirty years an.l 

during much of this time was unao!e 

to wait upon herself. She had 

strong faith and bore cheerfully her 

severe affliction. Her husband and 

three sons survive her. 

**'-Mr. John H. McElhinney died i 

Quinter, Kansas, November 21, 191 

in his eighty-eighth year. Early i 

lite he united with the Covenant! 

Church in the congregation of Share 

Iowa, where for many years he serve 

as deacon. He lived a life consistei 

with his profession. In his closir 

years he was sustained by a steadfa 

hope, while he quietly waited for tl 

summons to the other world. 

**'*Mr. Henry Downie, Ruling Eld 

in the Seattle congregation, died 

his home in that city, December 4t 

1914, in his Slst year. Mr. Down 

was born in Belfast, Ireland, came 

Pennsylvania at the age of nine year 

snent part of his life in Wincheste 

Kansas, and has been in Seattle abotwenty 

years. He was a man ot e 

ceptional ability, a thorough Bib 

student and teacher, and a devot( 

Christian.—T. M. 'S. 

***Ag-nes Jane Wylie died at tl 

home of her Tirother, Rev. J. ^ 

Wylie. in Kansas City, Mo., Novel 

her Sth, in the sixty-ninth year 

her age. She was loved in the hone 

in the church, and in the neighbc 

hood. The value of such a life is 

the fact that "the pro.gress of t' 

world depends more on patient ai 

gentle goodness in humble lives thi 

on any other human achievemen 

She loved her Redeemer, and she 

died in faith. 

«.**On October '22nd, Mrs. E. C. 

the Cincinnati, Ohio, Y. P. S., was direction more and more." 

held at the home of ilr. and Mrs. S. A. S. Metheny, Treasurer. 

'Charles M. Lee, Mt. Auburn, Friday 

evening, December 4th. The annual 

LETTER FRO'M EVANGELINE 

election of officers was, held. The following 

officers were elected: President, 

Mr. -Charles il. Lee; vice-presi 

Alexandria, Syria, Oct. 28, 

METHENY. 

1914. 

dent, Mr. Frank L. Stewart, Jr.; secsecretary. 

Miss Merle Breuer; treasurer, 

'Mr. William Kingery; corresponding 

secretary. Miss Isabella 

Stewart. There were forty-six present, 

which was very encouraging for 

the last meeting of the year. After 

the business meeting was adjourned, 

a very pleasant social time lollowed. 

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THE CHRIS'riAN NATION. 

Vol. 6L 

SELMA 'LETTER FROM MRS KINGS. 

TON. 

Selma, Ala., Nov. 27, 1914. 

When we read of the struggle in 

the early history of the R. P. Church 

in her effort to establish iMissionary 

work among the Freedmen, we -can 

say that the present conditions in the 

fleld are flattering;-morally, flnancially, 

religiously, and in every way. 

There are more young ipeople coming 

into the Church now than in former 

days. 

Our flnancial reports show that the 

financial condition is on the Increase. 

at the close of each year, and you 

can mark the wonderful imiprovement 

on each annually. From the work 

shop and blacksmith departments the 

boys, with their efficient Instructor, 

Prof. W. M. Bottoms, are surprising 

the whole city with their skill in manual 

training and band instruction. The 

Music Department is an interesting 

and instructive feature with Mrs. 

James as a patient and helpful teacher. 

The Temperance Department is appear. 

Minor, dated Xovember llth: 

a grand feature in the field; it is doing 

a great deal of good in the city Every one that has the money is leav 

Turkish, Arabic, French and German 

Nov. Srd. Still the exodus goes on. "Orders have gone out that only 

and is a .power for giood in the school ing town. It gives comfort to those will be accepted in letters. Not even 

and community. The superintendents. 

Misses iHays and Fowler, are in here, and helps to keep down panic. relatives of all the missionaries nf 

who can not go to see Dr. Kennedy American! WiU you kindly notify 

dead earnest and are full of zeal for Just after writing the above I flnd the above order 

the Master. The -church edifice is that some of the families who took "Your letter of July 23rd received 

comfortable and has her regular morn. their children out of school yesterday, two days ago. 

ing and night services, along with a with the intention of leaving, have "Things are fairly quiet here." 

Sabbath School of 200 pupils enrolled, sent the children back today, and say 

JOHN PEOPLES. 

and Ladies' Missionary Society, and 

It will be noted from the second 

Ladies' Auxiliary, which meets month 

paragraph, that my letter of July 23rd 

sends good men called Judges among 

ly. These look after the poor, needy 

was not received by Dr. Peoples until them. The flrst Judge comes and 

and unfortunate members of the congregation, 

or help in any good cause. ure of seeing such fruits of my labor. 

they overcome their enemies. But 

I have never before had the pleas 

leads the people back to God, and 

How's This 



The Young People's Christian Endeavor 

is composed of young men and best attended I have ever had. i have 

back to sin again and more trouble. 

The Bible Class is the largest and 

when the Judge dies, the people turn 

cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh 

women who are earnest Christian the happiness of seeing young men 

God shows his patience still more. 

Cure. 

workers. The new movement, Decision 

Day, was held Nov. 22nd in fhe business two and three years, com 

who have been out of school and in 

Is it hard to forgive a girl twice for 

F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. striking you, Gladys But God forgives 

seventy times seven, you know, 

We. the undersigned, have known F -f. 

Sabbath iScbool. After the rendition ing back to their old places on Sabbath 

after Sabbath, as if it was a 

Chenev for tbe last 16 vears. and believe hitn 

of an appropriate program in which 

and there is no end to his patience 

perfectly honorable in all business transactions 

each class took a part, then special pleasure. 

and forgiveness. So he sends another 

Judge and another, and keeps for 

and financiaUyable to carry out any obligations 

made by his firm. 

giving the Jews and bringing them 

talks by the pastor. Rev. S. F. Kingston, 

and Prof. W. J. Sanderson were are happy. 

My head is clear, and my thoughts 

NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE. back each time they are sorry. What 

made. At the close of the services 

an invitation was given to those who 

had decided to follow Jesus, to remain. 

Forty-one girls and boys remained, 

their names were taken and 

handed to the pastor. These tender 

.plants will be carefully looked after 

by the older Christians. Thanksgiving 

Day was observed by the school 

and church. An interesting program 

was rendered in the .School Chapel, 

in which teachers and impils took a 

part. Services were held in the 

church, different ones arose and told 

why they were thankful. We are all 

thanKful for our degree of good health. 

LETTER FROM EVANGELINE 

METHENY 


try, and it would seem too bad to 

turn our backs on it when it is in 

such trouble. I think of all my children—the 

boys and girls that I have 

seen grow up, and the little ones that 

I am so fond of, and I pray that I 

may not have to leave. The people are 

terrified because preparations have 

been made to carry out orders to 

burn the town If foreign gunboats 

that they are going to stay, which 

looks as if the tension were somewhat 

relieved. 

C o w a r d 

Colds are prevalent which are due to 

The young people's department is exthceptional. We can but look around us At the close of -the chapel exercises 

constant changing ol the weather. 

What more sensible Christmas Gift 

to see the wonderful changes made a liberal collection for the Belgian 

than a Coward Certificate for a pair 

on the grounds. Where is now the sufferers was taken up. Thanksgiving 

of Men's, Women's or Children's 

little four-roiom cottage and narrow exercises were observed in the East 

Shoes Useful to anyone, from the 

hall in .which were crowded a number Selma Mission on Wednesday afternoon. 

-A very interesting program 

"tiny tot" to the aged grandparent. 

of barefoot dusky girls and boys 

"Where are the shadeless playgrounds was rendered. A special oollection 1 1 1 11 1 You can buy a Coward Shoe 

over which romped the youth who are will be taken u.p in the Sabbath school III II Certificate for almost any amount 

1 11 1 1 1 

Ytow today leading men and women next Sabbath for the unfortunate Belgians. 

The school has an enrollment 1 11 1 1 1 Misses' and Children's. 2.00 to 6.00 

III II II 1 Infants' $1.25 to $3.00 

.f our city; some of whom are efficient 

aembers of our faculty. Others are of 7g pupils at present. The children III II III Boys' and Youths'... 2.65 to 4.85 

scattered through-out our country and are not through picking cotton yet. 1 II II 1 Men's and Women's.. 4.00 to 8.00 

are engaged in the work of training The Sabbath school has 75 enrolled 

II 

souls for eternity. Our little fourroom 

cottage has changed to a lovely We bow in humble submission to the 

and a large attendance each Sabbath. 1 1 Get one early and be a S-P-U-G. 

twelve-room brick building, with a Father's will in removing by death JAMES S. COWARD, 264-274 Greenwich St., N. Y. 

magnificent, spacious chapel; a lovely 

two-story brick building which i.. Ohio, school, on last Monday, Miss 

Mall Orders Pilled SOLD NOWHERE ELSB Send for Catalogue J 

from the faculty of the Wellsville, 

(N EAB WAHREN STREET) 

our Domestic Science Department, Clara Adams, sister of Mrs. W. J. Sanderson. 

We were disappointed i:i not andretta, and was one of Miss Craw 

November 9th. This will explain de 

where the girls are busy little housekeepers 

umder the supervision ol Miss having a visit from Mrs. Dr. H. H. 

lays. 

M. E. Fowler. It will do your heart George and Mrs. Dr. R. C. Wylie. 

Should anyone receive an Arabic or 

good to see the lovely industrial display 

SOPHIA P. KINGSTON. 

Turkish letter, and wish to have it 

from the Domestic Science and 

translated, I have made arrangements 

Sewing -Departments, along with the 

literary work from the various grades 

to have the work done. The follow 

ford's ori:jinal five girls. She taught 

in Latakia for soime time until her 

marriage in 1872. 

This daughter Julia is the widow 

of an Armenian preacher who was 

killed in the massacre of 1909. She 

was left with four little girls, 

fA. P. S. says: "The Bishops and Mr. 

Brewster, the Standard Oil people, 

S h o e 

InM, V- ». paT orr;! 

Be a Coward S-P-U-G 

Society for the Promotion 

of Useful Giving. 

ing charge will be made: 

For a letter not over two pages in 

length, 75 cents; for each additional 

page or fractional part, 25 cents. 

who are all Americans, have not A self-addressed stamped envelope, 

gone." 

and money-order, to cover the charge 

at the above rates, should be sent to 

IMPORTANT NOTICE. 

me with each letter. 

To the Relatives and Friends of Our 1 am notifying our missionaries at 

Missionaries in the 'Levant: 

Latakia and Mersine that the above 

The folio-wing is a card received 

from Dr. John Peoples, Mersine, Asia 

arrangement has been made. 

S. A. S. METHENiY, Treasurer, 

617 North 43rd St., Phila., Pa. 




harm, all because the Jews disobeyed 

God and turned from him. 

When we do wrong does God hate 

us, Jeanne "No, he always loves 

us." God hates our sin but loves us, 

and wants us to come back to him. 

So God is patient with the Jews, and 


Toledo, O is our Golden Text. Mittie "I will 

*Katrina is a Bible woman in Alex 

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting 

directly upon the blood and mucous sur 

them freely." 

heal their backsliding. I will love 

faces of the system. Testimonials sent free. So God will do for us. But let u 

efists. Price Take 76 Hall's cents Family per bottle. Pills tor Sold constipation. 

by all Drug- 

try told Montclair, to the obey right fully N. thing J. the firsttime to do. we arc

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mercantile business in Chicago, until 

Dr. Meyer's comments, would give a 

the great fire which swept away all 

measure of Bible knowledge in the that he possessed. 

course of a year which would be incom.parably 

rich in tood for the daily he was in business in Stamford, N. Y. 

During the latter years of his life 

needs of the soul. 

This volume covers the flrstsix 

books of the Bible and about six more 

volumes in all, it is hoped, will complete 

the entire Bible. Dr. Meyer 

dwells on the fact that while he aims 

to be ot some service in the study of 

Rev. W. S. McClure, D. D., of South 

Kortright, N. Y., officiated in 'an in 

the Bible we should always remember 

that the profoundest knowledge of structive and -most able manner, asa great vase of roses, to which had Dick"— 

py. On a table near his bedside stood "I've been telling them about you, 

the word comes from the illuminating 

grace of the Holy Spirit. Ask 

sisted Sarah by Margaret Rev. Ritchie, Walkinshaw ot Gilchrist wae been attached a card bearing the "And I guess we've never understood 

before that you are just afraid 

born Memorial on February Church, 17th, also 1875, by Rev. and died Graham, 

her of home the Ref. in Pres. Amaret, Church, Missouri, Bovina on 

for it. 

names of the members of the baseball 

team. There was also the little of hurting people, but not afraid to 

at 

The Union Bible Pictures. Series Center. Mr. Orr was a member of 

November llth, 1914. She was the 

Two. Illustrating the New Testament. Kortright Congregation and a loyal cripple's card, that had come with save them,'-" interrupted the captain. 

oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh 

Edited by Prof. James McConaughy; Walkinshaw -Covenanter. of Clarinda, lowa. the wild flowers which filledto overflowing 

a large bowl, flowers that goes on the baseball team." 

"Any wa}', what you say after this 

(American Sunday School Union, At Interment the age in of family fifteen plot years at Gilchrist she accepted 

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Series One illustrates the Old after lived a consistent Christian life. to gather. 

overcame his shyness and echoed the 

Testament. The present Series illustrates 

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the Indian Mission at Cache Creek, 

Four years of her life were spent in 

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ture measures 6x8 inches and each Okla. On October 23rd, 1901, she was suddenly interrupted by a vast JUST AS GOOD AS EVER. 

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To this union were born five children, corridor. A moment later the door brusque manner, as well as his success 

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she leaves to mourn their loss a walked Lame Joe, followed by 

by a young mother to attend her 

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IN MEMORIAM. 

Mr. Joseph C. Orr died Thursday 

evening, Dec. 3rd, 1914, at the home 

of bis brother, William Orr, Betta's 

Brook, Kortright, N. Y., aged 82 years 

and eight months. 

Mr. Orr was stricken with paralysis 

May 21, 1912, which left him in an 

almost helpless condition. With ohrlstian 

patience and fortitude he endured 

the discomforts incident to an ill 

ness of. such long duration. 

Of an optimistic nature he "looked 

private in Company K, 51st Regiment, 

Illinois Infantry, Volunteers. Upon recovery 

from Injuries in battle, he was 

appointed to serve in the Christian 

Commission at Atlanta, Ga., where he 

rendered efficient service. 

Being honorably discharged Jan. 

He was unmarried; only two brothers 

survive him, David M. Orr and 

William Orr 

Funeral services were held at "Orrlands," 

the family residence, Dec. 3, 

at half past one o'clock. 

and met the anxious gaze of the attending 

p3rhsician, his first words 

were, "Is—is Joe all right" The 

kindly old doctor nodded and a look 

of relief swept over the boy's face as 

he sank once more into a stupor. 

It was peveral days before Diek 

was able to see the boys, who liad 

eome each day to the hospital to ask 

about him. However, their solici- 

(ndc made the lad wonderfully hap 

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two (Continued brothers from and page a host 2.) of relagreetings were exchanged, the boys 

former baseball associates. After 

limp tives and and white, friends. with an ugly bruise of baseball fame stood about, neron 

his head, was hurried to the hospital. 

hands. They looked so awkward and 

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"1 love It, I love It, 




IN .\NSWER TO WATSON'S POEM. 

NEUTRALITY. 

By Miss M. E. Gibson. 

It does not mean our hearts are harder 

grown. 

With no fond memories of the dear 

old home; 


turn away, for he did not want the 

young men to discover who was 

THr CHRISTIAN NATION. 

Winthrop learned when he asked 

for him. 

"You have no officer outside, 

have you" asked the anxious 

father. 

"No, no," replied Mr. Winthrop. 

"There will be no trouble for Tim; 

how these other boys will come 

out remains to be seen." 

Vol. 61. 

'But an alienated friend often 

makes the worst foe, Tim." 

"Perhaps, sir; but I can say 

nothing but that 1 desire them to 

be forgiven." 

"Tim always was too good," said 

his father, who scarcely assented 

to his son's decision. 

'I am not too good, father. 1 

behind them. 

ask forgiveness for Harry and Jim 

About a week later Harry and The young men exchanged ^^^ j ^j^jjy âve to ask it for my- 

Jim accused Tim of steaHng ^^^^^^^ glances and this did not ^^^^ ^,^^^ i see how far I fall bemoney 

from the drawer in Mr. ^^^^^^ ^^ Winthrop's notice. j^^ ^ê Divine Pattern." 

scented briar hedge, the hawthorn 

tree; 

home with a sad heart, and the 

Winthrop's store. They sent him ^^^ ^.j^^^,^ ^^^^^^ trembled "You have won, my boy," said 

The mother with the children gatuered 

round her knee. 

very same evening they called at _ some _ needlework, but at Mr. \^ a.- în if these young men will ark 

as she tried to busy herself with jyir. Winthrop. "That is, you will 

the home of Mr. Winthrop and 

throp's remark she looked up and your forgiveness." 

It was she firsttaught us all mankind told him that Tim Wilson was tak-trieare kin. 

ing his money. 

to smile through her tears "it is granted, whether they ask 

Tim presented himself as soon it or not." 

The poor, the desolate, in love ^ "Who saw him take it" was 

as he could, but he wore a rueful "i ask it," said Jim. "I felt that 

gather in. 

Mr. Winthrop's first question. 

Here, let us to our fellow man be 

face. He tried to pull himsel to- -ê were doing a mean thing all 

"Both of us have seen him do 

kind and true. 

gether, but failed, and sank into a the time." 

And dear old Uncle Sam, we pledge it," replied Harry. 

chair, saying brokc-ly, "I have no: "I suppose I might as well 

our faith to you. 

Mr. Winthrop turned to Jim and 

been dishonest, Mr. Winthrop. Dut knuckle under, too, Harry sai.l. 

demanded, "Did you see Tim help 

how am 1 to makt yuu believe l.*^ at "I could not do as you have done, 

But our dear native land we ne himself to my money" 

can forget; 

1 speak the truth" 

Tim." 

By prayers, by gifts and tears, 

"Then let's shake hands all 

love thee yet. 

around," proposed Tim, offering 

THE TABLES TURNED. 

By Lydia L. Rouse. 

The street cars had stopped running 

one stormy night as Gale 

Winthrop reached his home station. 

The lights flickered over the 

The streets were empty, but for 

two other men who were just in 

front of Mr. Winthrop. They were 

trying to walk under one umbrella, 

and were engaged in close conversation. 

Mr. Winthrop paid no attention 

till he heard his own name. 

"I told you that he did," interrupted 

Harry. 

Mr. Winthrop paid no attention 

to this, but kept his eye on Jim. 

Jim saw that he could not escape, 

and answered, "Yes, sir; I saw him 

take money." 

"When was this" 

"Often," said Harry. 

"The question was put to Jim, 

and 1 want him to tell me just 

êt, uneven pavement, showing 

where the water was deepest. This when he first saw Tim take mon 

was fortunate for him, but the um- ey." 

brella he held did poor service because 

of the wind that at times do but to keep still and trust Jim 

There was nothing for Harry to 

twisted it out of his hands. to reply so as to suit their purpose. 

"Tim, by boy, I do beHeve you; 

and if money has been taken I 

know who took it." 

The Wilson family began to 

breathe more freely, but there 

were two uneasy young men present. 

Mr. Winthrop eyed them 

we were afraid that you would 

his hand to Harry. All shook 

hands and the unpleasant interview 

was over. 

IN MEMORIAM. 

In remembrance of our friend and 

sharply, then he said, "Tim, your ^^^^^^^^^^ î^^y Ethel Swing, the refellow 

clerks are your enen.ies. 

They have grudged your good 

name, and they tried to injure you. 

Their plan has failed, and they 

have injured themselves. Listen, 

all of you. About a week ago I 

walked up fiom the station behind 

two young men. As I heard 

my name mentioned 1 could not 

"It was a month ago, I should help listening to their conversa 

say, when I first saw him take it." 

"And how many times since" 

"Perhaps four or five times." 

"You see we had to tell this for 

tion. I knew their voices, arid I 

heard them plan to do what they 

have tried to do. I was thoroughly 

prepared to disbelieve them for 

two reasons: 1 should be slow to 

believe evil of you, Tim, and having 

heard one of them say that 

Then he listened intently and at mistrust us if you missed money," 

once recognized the voices of Har- broke in Harry, who could keep 

ry Welsh and Jim Logan, clerks in still no longer. "We told Tim that Tim Wilson must be pulled down 

his store. "If we can but fool old we would expose him, and we I knew that they were accusing 

Winthrop," Jim was saying, and have." 

you falsely." 

I can make up such a plausible 

story that I shall have the wool 

pulled over his eyes in about two 

seconds. I am determined to pull 

feeh" 

his face was white with fear. 

At this point Mr. Winthrop "What shall 1 do with these feljumped 

Tim Wilson down." 

up, took his hat and over- lows, Tim" asked Mr. Wintnrop. 

"I am not so sure that it can be coat, saying, "I will go to the home "They have been digging a pit for 

maining members of her class wish 

to express their sorrow in the loss 

of one of its most enthusiastic members. 

Although but eighteen years ot 

age, she was ready and willing to 

answer the Master's call. She will 

be greatly missed from our class, yet 

we feel that her cheerful and unselfish 

disposition will leave its mark 

with each of us. 

MRS. R. M. MOORE, 

HESTER WILSO.X, 

MAUDE HEMPHILL, 

LILY REDPATH, 

MILDRED MILLIGAN, 

FRANCES AIKIN. 

PURE BLOOD MAKES 

HEALTHY PEOPLE 

Harry replied, "That will be easy; "When did you accuse him" By this time the tables were 

Hood's Sarsaparilla surely and ef 

"Tonight, and I suppose he feels turned. Jim was begging for merpretty 

sore, as he deserves to cy, while Harry was sullen, though 

fectively removes scrofula, boils and 

other blood diseases because it drives 

out of the blood all the humors that 

cause these diseases. They cannot be 

successfully treated in any other way. 

External applications for their removal 

have proven almost useless, 

done. Winthrop thinks a whole of Tim Wilson, and you both must you, and have fallen into it themlot 

of Tim. It will not be easy to go with me. I will hear the rest selves. Shall I get the law after impurities that are in the blood. 

because they cannot drive out the 

Hood's Sarsaparilla makes pure 

make him believe anything against where he can speak for himself." them, or only discharge them with 

rich blood, perfects the digestion, and 

his favorite." 

When they reached the Wilson a 'Scotch blessing'" 

builds up the whole system. The skin 

Just at this point in the conver- home their ring was answered by "I should Hke to have them forsation 

Mr. Winthrop's way led in Tim's father. Tim had gone to bed given, sir, if you can do it. They This great blood remedy has stood the 

becomes smooth, clean and healthy. 

another direction. He was glad to without tasting his supper, as Mr. were once my friends." 

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THE USE FOR SODOM. 

Sodom does not seem to have been any use 

to the natives, since it made them unfit to 

live anywhere. It was of no use to Lot, since 

he was finallypulled out of the city bankrupt 

in cattle and in morals. The real use of 

Sodom was indirect; it brought out the faith 

of Abraham and the wondrous mercy of God. 

Without that ungodly city we could not have 

had Abraham calling together his little band 

to follow up the allies from the Euphrates 

and force them to give up their captives and 

their spoil. It must have made God rather 

proud of Abraham when he heard him after 

the victory refuse to take even a shoestring 

from the spoil lest some one might claim 

that Abraham owed his goods to some other 

than God. Nothing self-made about Abraham. 

Without Sodom we would never have 

known how far God would go to please a 

friend. Sodom needed to be wiped oft the 

earth and the place to be disinfected to keep 

the earth from spoiling. But God said he 

could not do the thing without talking the 

matter over with Abraham. It is in this affair 

that Abraham brings God out as only 

a friend could do. First he asks God to spare 

the city for fifty, and then dropped the figures 

down to ten, leaving off then because 

he thought that surely ten could be found in 

curse as a blessing. 

such a city as that. Perhaps Abraham was 

close enough to God to ask for a limit of 

five and get it, but even then it would not 

have been any use to Sodom. The only real 

use for Sodom, or for any wicked man, or 

city, is to bring out the character of God 

and his friends. 

LOYALTY. 

Among the passions which bless or curse 

mankind there are few more capable of both 

results than loyalty. When it has a worthy 

object it binds men together in the pursuit 

of the highest ends; when the object is unworthy 

it is capable of promoting great 

wrongs. Also the time element must be considered, 

since devotion to an institution may 

be a blessing at one time and a curse at another. 

In the days of the patriarchs the loyalty 

of the race had no broader reach than 

devotion to the family. Men divided into 

families at Babel and it was centuries before 

they learned any wider allegiance. Outside 

the family the individual was an outlaw, 

inside he found his place in being loyal 

to family interests. 

But loyalty to a family, however large, 

could never satisfy the sympathy which God 

meant that his creatures should lavish on 

their fellows. For this reason we find the 

families merging in tribes, and there arose 

the social need that the old loyalty to the 

family should be succeeded by the new loyalty 

to the larger unit. Again we find the 

In modern history one may date the rise 

of nationalism when Joan of Arc inspired 

and led her people, the French, in freeing 

their land from English invaders. It was 

not her banner, not the recognition that she 

was called of God, not her faith in her mission, 

that made it possible for her to lead 

defeated armies to victory and crown the 

king at Rheims. All these had a place, but 

specially it was because Frenchmen had 

learned somehow to be loyal to France. 

During the recent centuries, loyalty to 

country has done wondrous things for the 

world. It has wrought into a common life 

such diverse nationalities as America has 

today. Nations that have warred ceaselessly 

at home here live peaceably side by side. 

But we have now reached the time when 

loyalty to country is quite as likely to be a 

What the nations now 

need is the teaching in the Parable of the 

Good Samaritan. Europe is cursed today 

with loyalty to country, right or wrong. It 

is that which has made it possible for a 

half dozen men intoxicated with power to 

plunge the world in an unholy strife. We 

need a new and wider loyalty. As the 

tribe succeeded the family and the nation 

took the place of the tribe, the time has 

come when humanity instead of the nation 

should be the end we serve. Wilhelm Liebknecht, 

as he votes against a war appropriation 

in the Reichstag, is blazing the way to 

the new internationalism. There is one thing, 

and one alone, that will keep our loyalty 

pure and beneficent. That is loyalty to 

Christ. Is it too much to say that Liebknecht, 

the Socialist, who denies his Lord in 

speech, is more loyal to him at this hour than 

Harnack and his fellow churchmen who are 

backing up a mad ruler in his aim to dominate 

the world. The loyalty which follows 

the country right or wrong, is not loyalty to 

Christ. It may cry, "Lord, Lord," but he 

will say, "I never knew you." The loyalty 

which demands hatred of men who live across 

an imaginary line which some bloody battlefield 

has drawn can have no place for the 

follower of Christ. The hour of nationalism 

has struck. It is time for us to welcome 

a new internationaHsm in which our highest 

earthly loyalty will be humanity, and over 

all, to Jesus Christ. 

tribe merging in the nation, as it did particularly 

IS EVOLUTION TRUE III. 

in the Wilderness under the leadership 


of Moses. Previously they must have lived 

So far we have considered only one point 

with a degree of separateness, but in the 

in the evolutionist's hypothesis, the transmtttation 

of one species into another. There is 

trials of the forty years they were welded 

together about the conception of one God 

and the personality of Moses. But not altogether 

a harder gulf than that to cross. How did 

was this accomplished. Long after life begin We start with inorganic matter. 

the tribes had been settled in Canaan did tribal 

How get to organic life How did the first 

jealousies threaten to wreck the national 

life cell come into existence Unless the 

life. Only in times of great external danger 

forces resident in mud can produce a life cell 

were they able to act together as a unit, and 

not until after the captivity were tribal lines 

evolution fails. 

so lost as not to affect the unity of the Jewish 

people. 

"Protoplasm," says Professor Conn, "is not 

a chemical compound, but a mechanism. Unorganized 

protoplasm does not exist. It could 

Liebig declares that flowers could no 

more grow by chemical process than a book 

concerning them. 

Tyndall, after experimenting eight months, 

said: "From the beginning to the end of the 

inquiry, there is not, as you have seen, a 

shadow of evidence in favor of the doctrine 

of spontaneous generation." 

Huxley said: 

"The doctrine that life can come only from 

life is victorious all along the line." 

never have been produced by chemical process." 

Professor 

Conn says: "The doctrine of spontaneous 

generation is universally given up." Wilson, 

the great authority on the cell, says: 

"The study of the cell has seemed to expand 

rather than narrow the enormous gap that 

separates even the lowest form of life from 

the inorganic cell." 

The evolutionist has failed to show a single 

accepted case of a derived species. He 

has failed to show a single instance of an intervening 

link between the various species, 

though if evolution was a fact these intervening 

stages would be as plainly marked as 

the species itself. Also he has failed to show 

that life has ever developed from not-life and 

has given up trying to show it. If he fails at 

either point his theory falls and he fails at 

both. The last point I wish to make to show 

that evolution is unscientific in that there is 

no evidence that mind has ever developed 

from matter. Professor Fisk says that it is 

inconceivable how man's mind should have 

been produced from matter and it is inconceivable 

that it should have been. Lord Kelvin 

wrote in the London Times: "Every act 

of man's free will is a miracle to physical, to 

chemical and to mathematical science." At 

three essential points for his theory, the evolutionist 

fails to make good. 

Professor WilHam Jones has put the matter 

fairly and clearly in saying "Evolution is 

a metaphysical creed." Yet upon this unproven 

hypothesis of evolution men are attempting 

to build a whole system of thought, 

the chief argument being that all scholars 

accept it. And this argument is no more 

substantial than the others. 

There is one more question. What does


history have to say about the continuous progressive 

changes demanded by the definition 

of evolution 

If this principle is valid each 

generation should find each people more developed 

than the preceding, each race should 

have a better character than the one that 

went before. What answer does history 

give Few question that the Euphrates is 

the ancient home of the human race. If evolution 

is true we should find there the highest 

civilization. What is the fact That as 

they uncover with the spade the monuments 

of the earlier people each lower strata seems 

to show a higher culture. Three thousand 

years ago, four thousand years ago, here 

were mighty cities teeming with the trade of 

the world, here were temples splendid with 

sculpture, libraries filledwith the wisdom of 

the time. Here dwelt the kings that ruled 

the East, their time scarcely less noted foi 

its architecture and its engineering than for 

its feats of arms, and when one turns from 

these evidences of culture and prowess and 

looks about him he sees on the sandy waste 

only the houseless, wandering Arabs of the 

desert. Next in antiquity is the Valley of the 

Nile. What answer does it give to the claim 

that there have been continuous progressive 

changes by means of resident forces Do 

we find here the proof that life tends ever 

upward Here stand the pyramids, the wonder 

of the world, ancient when Caesar looked 

upon them; here are the ruins of ancient temples 

showing the genius of the artist, here 

is the evidence of libraries and schools, anc 

when one rises from the study of ancient 

times he is beset by the squalid natives pleading 

for baksheesh. How far are the Mohammedans 

of the desert superior to that generation 

which followed Mohammed and the 

crescent to death and paradise 

Of all the nations whose names are recorded 

in the Scriptures, Assyria, Egypt, Tyre, 

Moab, Ammon, Edom, the great Hittite people,—all 

became degenerate and perished 

from the earth, some of them left scarcely a 

memory. The only one which has stood 

through the ages is the Jew, preserved by 

the special providence of God to work out 

a special purpose. Among the ancient nations 

there is abundant proof of decadence, 

little of continuous progress. Nor in the 

cases where advancement has been made does 

it appear that it came through any process 

of natural selection, but rather through the 

attractive power of him who said: "I, if I be 

lifted up from the earth, will draw all men 

unto me." Every sinner won from the world 

by the power of the blood, every drunkard 

weaned from his cup, every Magdalen turned 

into a Mary is a final disproof of evolution. 

What resident force in the besotted drunkard 

or in the lecherous Hbertine changes him 

into a disciple of the Nazarine If evolution 

were true there could be no such miracle as 

that to which many bear witness in their 

own experience, a twice-born man. 

FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION 

OF THE NATIONAL WOMAN'S 

CHRISTIAN 

TEMPERANCE 

UNION, ATLANTA, 

GEORGIA. 

November 12th to 18th, 1914. 

Atlanta, Georgia, is a very busy city, indeed 

at some of its crossings, it seemed to 

be as dangerous to life and limb as the most 

crowded thoroughfare in New York City. 

However, the business seems to be confined 

to two or three streets within walking 

distance and even then, tall stone buildings 

are placed alongside of those of one and two 

stories—mere shacks of wood used as laundries, 

near-beer places, etc. For there is a 

flaw in the law of Georgia which permits the 

sale of near-beer, said to be a non-intoxicant, 

but whose places of sale carry all of the 

appearance, as well as the disgusting odor 

far into the street, of a New York beer saloon. 

We saw no drunken men on the street 

while we were there, but in the hotel on the 

evening of a match-game of ball, several university 

students had a difficult task in holding 

up the tallest of their number, who could 

not stand alone. 

Presumably they had carried 

strong drink from another State with 

them, but it was enough "to make angels 

weep" to look upon the degradation of young 

men who had every opportunity to become 

powers for good to their country and home. 

The stores, however, seemed to be doing but 

poor business while we were there, for the 

lack of a market for cotton, their principal 

export, has stagnated the money supply and 

women from the Northland paid for bales 

of cotton to be held until there is a better 

market for it, in order to help their Southern 

sisters in time of their distress. 

Two beautiful and well attended receptions 

were held at Cox College, and the former 

home of ("Uncle Remus") Joel Chandler. 

The magnitude of the attendance at the 

Chandler home surprised every one. The 

house is a bungalow with wide veranda and 

extensive grounds in the residential section 

of the city. Beautiful homes and lawns extend 

for some distance on both sides of the 

street and are all well shaded by tall trees. 

The "home" is now the property of a corporation 

which keeps it open to the pubHc 

for a small renumeration, enough to pay for 

its up-keep. 

Mrs. Chandler stood near the head of the 

receiving list. Refreshments were served to 

six hundred guests. 

The reception at Cox's College was also a 

very fine affair and was well attended. 

The Baptist Tabernacle in which we held 

our meetings, is a vast building erected under 

the direction of Dr. Lew Broughton at 

a cost of $300,000. Dr. Broughton left Atlanta 

shortly afterward and the Institutional 

Church, whose congregation is composed 

mainly of working people, are groaning still 

under a debt of $76,000. Still they offered 

the building free for the use of the W. C. T. 

U. Through the persuasion of Mrs. Mary 

Harris Armor, a collection on Sabbath morning 

and in the evening raised over $2,000, 

with which to pay interest already due to the 

amount of $2,700. Many women gave each 

$25, while one woman gave $250. 

The Y. M. C. A. building just opposite the 

Tabernacle, is the largest Y. M. C. A. building 

we have ever seen. Of course there is 

the State Capitol and Grant Park, the various 

other parks, the monument to the unknown 

Confederate dead, the Military Academy 

and a host of other notable things to 

see, but there were so many meetings to attend 

that few of the Executive Board at 

least could find time for sight-seeing. 

Not far away is "Stone" Mount, which is 

to be used as a monument to the Confederate 

dead. 

WELCOME NIGHT. 

The forty-first Annual Convention of the 

National Woman's Christian Temperance 

Union held Evangelistic meetings all day on 

Thursday, Nov. 12, while the Official and 

Executive Boards, and Board of Superintendents 

also held meetings to prepare the 

work to bring before the Convention. 

In the evening, after music by the Tabernacle 

Choir, Miss Anna A. Gordon, acting 

president, called the meeting to order, and 

Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford, President of Colorado, 

read the scripture and led in prayer. 

Addresses of welcome were extended to the 

whole Co'nvention by the Governor of the 

State, who had an appointment at Macon 

early in the evening, but accompanied by his 

wife, he took an early train and was in time 

to give a most cordial welcome to Georgia. 

Other addresses of welcome were offered in 

behalf of the State by Judge John C. Hart, 

in behalf of the city, by His Honor, Mayor 

James C. Woodward, in behalf of the 

churches. Rev. H. M. Dubois, D.D., and for 

others interests, Mrs. Samuel Lampkin, Prof. 

M. L. Britain, Dr. C. W. Eishelberger, Mrs. 

M. L. McLoudon, and Mrs. F E. Patterson, 

President of Georgia State, W. C. T. U. 

The Baptist Tabernacle chorus of nearly 

100 voices sang "Hail to the Ribbon White," 

and other selections. Responses were given 

to the eloquent addresses by Mrs. Nellio G. 

Burger, President of Missouri, Mrs. Lieber 

L. Shepard, President of Utah, Mrs. Lenna 

Lowe Yost, President of West Virginia, and 

Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingston, Superintendent 

of the Department of Franchise. All 

these addresses were exceptionally fine. 

On Friday, Nov. 13th, at 2 p. m., the Convention 

proper was called to order, Miss Gordon 

presiding. After the devotional exercises, 

the roll call and report of executive



committee and appointment of the various 

committees, all business was suspended and 

the Convention entered into one of the most 

solemn memorial services we ever attended. 

Aftr prayer. Scripture reading and singing 

"Onward, Christian Soldiers," Mrs. Gertru.J.e 

Stevens Leavitt, of Maine, paid a loving 

"Daughter's Tribute," in a most impressive 

manner to the memory of her beloved mother 

and our great Chieftain. Addresses were 

also made and eulogies from the innermost 

depths of the heart from her former comrades 

and officers, Mrs. Caroline B. Buell, 

formerly corresponding secretary, Mrs. Katherine 

Lente Stevenson, also a former corresponding 

secretary, and Mrs. Frances E. 

Beauchamp, a former assistant recording secretary, 

all associated as general officers with 

Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Frances W. Graham sang 

with great feeling, "The Lord is My Shepherd," 

and. other addresses were made by 

Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, National Superintendent 

of Legislative work, and Mrs. Mary 

Harris Armor of Georgia. 

Addresses were offered by Mrs. S. E. Stanley, 

Mississippi, and Mrs. Jennie M. Kemp, 

of Oregon, in behalf of their promoted State 

Presidents, Miss Esther H. Elfreth of New 

Jersey, told of the manifold virtues of our 

promoted Mrs. May P. Sparks, National Lecturer 

and Organizer; and Rev. Mary E. Kuhl, 

commemorated the faithful service to our 

cause and its Great Captain, of our departed 

Mrs. Abbie F. B. Church, and Mrs. Rebecca 

J. Trego, both National Evangelists. 

Of course many others have passed over 

during the past year. The meeting was closed 

with singing and the benediction. We all 

felt the immediate presence of the Holy Spirit 

during this meeting. 

The evening meeting was marked by two 

remarkable and powerful addresses, the first 

on, National Constitutional Prohibition by 

that wonderful orator, Daniel A. Poling, National 

Superintendent of Temperance for the 

U. S. Society of Christian Endeavor, and second 

by that gifted logician, Mrs. Beauchamp 

of Kentucky, on Christian Citizenship. Mrs. 

Beauchamp's speech was the greatest we ever 

heard her deliver, and her arguments were 

conclusive and simply unanswerable. We had 

really a banquet of reason. 

Prof. W. W. Leffinwell rendered a beautiful 

violin solo. 

SATURDAY MORNING. 

This meeting was noted by the two most 

appreciated reports of the convention, the reports 

of the corresponding secretary, Mrs. 

Frances P. Parks, and of the treasurer, Mrs. 

E. P. Hutchinson. The firstto a certain ex- 

'tent, took the place of a president's address 

and was delivered in a magnetic manner, 

while we never knew that figures could be 

clothed in such attractive dress. 

The secretary's address touched upon all 

the work done by the Union during the past 

year in the various States and called attention 

to the fact that while the State reports 

to the close of the nineteenth century dealt 

chiefly with the education of public opinion. 

State reports today give prominence to legislative 

campaigns, past, present and to come, 

while continuing the educational work with 

unabated zeal. 

Total abstinence is the bed-rock upon 

which the W. C. T. U. has ever been building 

all of the forty departments that have been 

created for the purpose of promoting total 

abstinence, but from the beginning the organization 

has recognized prohibition. State 

and National, and a great impetus was given 

to the movement for National Constitutional 

Prohibition by the Proclamation issued by 

our beloved National President, Mrs. L. M. 

N. Stevens, on September 10, 1911. Last 

year a working plan was formulated which 

has been the basis of splendid co-operative 

work in all our States. The net gain to our 

National Organization last year was 30,878 

members. The gain of five States who won 

out for prohibition caused great rejoicing, 

also the fact that two more States were added 

to those that succeeded in securing the franchise 

for women. Five other States reported 

great gain and with Mrs. Burger of Missouri, 

declared that they are not defeated, for victory's 

time is only deferred. 

The report of Mrs. E. P. Hutchinson was 

also a "glorious" report as she had characterized 

that of Mrs. Parks. She firstcalled attention 

to the fact that during the past year 

we have helped the world's organization to 

the extent of $10,000. It has been twentyfour 

years since we last met in Atlanta, and 

with the exception of two years there has 

been a gain every year—in 1908 the gain 

above all losses was 20,463, in 1909 it was 

18,119, in 1910 20.071, this year we have gained 

30,878. Ten States have made a gain of 

over 1,000 members, Pennsylvania leading 

with a gain of 7,057. New York is second, 

having made a gain of 2,482, while Ohio being 

third, reports a gain of 2,168. Pennsylvania's 

gain places her as the leader of the 

States, a place heretofore held by New York, 

but New York is only 612 members less and 

Ohio only about 100 less. There will be 

good-natured rivalry between those States 

during the coming year, each one striving to 

have the greatest gain and at the end of the 

year altogether rejoicing with the winning 

State, for we all stand and rejoice together. 

The W. C. T. U. never "fails" for it is of 

God and must always press forward. 

With hot campaigns waging in their States, 

Virginia, Washington, (West), California, 

Oregon and Missouri, each has gained over 

1,000, Minnesota gaining 1,326. 

Eleven States have gained over 500 each, 

five of these are Southern States, Kentucky, 

Florida, Texas No. 2, Arkansas and Louisiana. 

Eighteen States have made gains in 

membership of from 100 to 500. Three of 

the campaign States lead in this group—Nebraska, 

Colorado and California (North). 

Six other States made small gains, making 

forty-five State organizations which, with 

Porto Rico and Alaska, have all made gains 

in membership during the year. 

For years it was the desire of Mrs. Stevens 

to have the Frances E. Willard Memorial 

Fund reach to $10,000. This past year we 

are happy to report $10,007.86 received for 

this fund. 

The LilHan Stevens fund for campaign 

work amounted, when the books closed, to 

$8,750.98. The largest donation came from 

West Virginia and amounted to $603.50. This 

enabled the National to do work in the various 

States that could not have been accomplished 

otherwise. 

The Union Signal after netting all expenses 

of the editorial and circulation department, 

has cleared for the National $3,- 

882.08, while the Young Crusader, with such 

a small subscription of 20 cents per year per 

copy, does not pay expenses and never can 

unless subscription price is raised. 

The Publishing Department receipts exceed 

those of last year by $11,500.08, nearly 

$6,000 more than the preceding year. 

The National organization made a net 

gain of 30,878 members. During the convention 

Georgia gained 355 new members. 

Mrs. E. P. Hutchinson moved an 

amendment to the 6th Article of the Constitution, 

which will read as follows: "The 

annual or biennial meeting shall be held at 

such place as may be agreed upon at the previous 

annual or biennial meeting or by the 

executive committee and meeting shall be 

held in May or June unless for good reasons 

the general officers shall decide upon some 

other time, in which case said decision shall 

be ratified or endorsed by a two-thirds vote 

of the official board." This was seconded 

and considered for a time, but did not carry. 

However, Mrs. Hutchinson gave notice that 

she, or some one acting in her place, would 

offer the same amendment next year. 

Rev. Mary E. Kuhl, Chairman of the National 

Board of Evangelists, conducted devotional 

exercises, her topic being "The Oil of 

the Gospel." 

The afternoon was taken up with consideration 

of plans for continuing the campaign 

for National Constitutional Prohibition, including 

the Lillian Stevens Campaign Fund. 

These plans were fourteen in number, and 

included among other things: Co-operation 

with other organizations, to hold a conference 

at Washington, D. C, in December. That 

pastors be invited to preach upon the subject 

of National Constitutional Prohibition 

on Dec. 13th, and that all Christians pray 

that the amendment may pass Congress. 

That the January issue of each State paper 

be made a campaign edition. 

That the second Thursday of January (14) 

be designated as a day of prayer, program 

to be furnished by the National. 

(Concluded next week.)


LETTERS FROM MISSIONARIES 

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Lesson 2. January 10, 1915. 

By Rev. P. F. Reade. 

DEBORAH AND BARAK DELIVER ISRAEL. 

Judges 4:4-23; 5:1-22. Commit verses 14, 15 

ot Ch. 4. 

Golden Text: The righteous cried, and Jehovah 

heard, and delivered them out of all their troubles.—Psalm 

34:17. 

DAILY READINGS. 

Monday, 4.—Judges 5:4-16. 

Tuesday, 5.—Judges 5:1-22. 

Wednesday, 6.—Genesis 14:11-24. 

Thursday, 7.—Exodus 14:15-25. 

Friday, 8.—1 Samuel 30:16-25. 

Saturday, 9.—Isaiah 37:26-36. 

Sabbath, 10.—Isaiah 59:9-21. 


27:1-3, 7, 8, No. 65. 

35:1-4, 6, No. 89. 

83:1-5 No. 225. 

44:14 No. 119. 

COMMENTS. 

Critical and Explanatory.—Verse 4. Deborah (a 

bee). She was the only female ruler Israel ever 

had except the foreign usurper Athaliah. Lapidoth 

(firebrands) is mentioned nowhere else. 

Verse 5.—Under the palm tree. It is still common, 

in the east, to administer justice in the 

open air. The judges had civil as well as military 

authority. 

Verse 6.—Barak (lightning). An appropriate 

name for such a warrior. Kedesh-naphtali. So 

called to distinguish it from another Kedesh in 

Issachar. It is situated on an eminence a little 

to the north of the Sea of Galilee. The name of 

the modern village is Kades. Mount Tabor. An 

isolated mountain of Galilee at the north-east 

corner of the plain of Esdraelon. Here the Israelites 

could muster upon the broad height and, 

when the proper moment came, hurl themselves 

upon tho Canaanites below. 

Verse 7.—^River Kishon (modern Nahr Mukutta), 

so called from its winding course, is only a 

torrent, dry most of the time, but liable to swell 

suddenly and overflow its banks in the spring. 

This occurred in April, 1799, when multitudes of 

the Turkish army were drowned. 

Verse 8.—If thou wilt go. Prompted partly by 

fear, partly by a desire to stimulate the troops 

and also to lend Divine sanction to the uprising, 

Barak made the strange request. 

Verse 9.—I will surely go. Deborah's unhesitating 

faith and courage are in strong contrast to 

Barak's timidity. Hand of a woman. Jael; see 

V. 22. 

Verse 10.—Up at his feet, i. e., after him; see 

V. 14. 

Verse 11.—Heber the Kenite. See ch. 1:16. 

Unto the plain. A mistranslation for "unto the 

oak (or terebinth).," Zaanaim means "migrations." 

Verse 13.—Harosheth. The site is unknown. 

It must have been situated somewhere in Galilee. 

River of Kishon. The battle-field was evidently 

chosen by Sisera himself. 

Verse 14.—Barak went down. From the broad 

top of Mount Tabor to the plain of Jezreel. It 

showed the confldence that Barak and his troops 

reposed in Deborah. 

Verse 15.—The Lord discomfited Sisera. Barak 

was the^ instrument, but Jehovah was the real 

agent. Sisera's army (men, horses, chariots) 

were intermingled in wild confusion, the disorder 

resulting from a supernatural panic. See 

ch. 5:20, 21. Josephus relates that, just as the 

battle began, a violent tempest came on, with a 

great downfall of rain and a hailstorm, which, 

driving full in the faces of the Canaanites, so 

blinded and benumbed them with cold, that they 

could not use their bows with effect nor hold 

their swords. Off his chariot, which, by reason 

had seen the mighty works of God. They became 

tired of the righteous work of driving out 

the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Perizzite, 

the Hivite and the Jebusite and settled 

among them, taking the daughters of the heathen 

for wives and giving their own daughters to 

heathen sons in return. Is it any wonder that 

Jehovah, Who is a jealous God, sold them into 

Oic hands of their enemies,—Cushan-rishathaim 

of Mesopotamia and Eglon of Moab Again, 

knowing Jehovah to be a God of mercy and loving 

kindness, do we wonder at the raising up of 

an Othniel or an Ehud to deliver the chosen people 

from under the yoke And now that Ehud 

is dead they again forget God, and the whole 

dismal story has to be repeated, varied only in 

certain respects,—the oppressor is not ot the 

same nationality, the leaders of a seemingly forlorn 

hope are of a somewhat different stripe or 

from a different tribe, and the circumstances of 

the deliverance are not precisely the same. But 

here, as in former deliverances, we see an occasion, 

a summons and a triumph. 

1. The immediate occasion of the present distress 

in Israel is Jabin, King of Canaan, whose 

ancestor of the same name was defeated by 

Joshua. Hazor and the other iCanaanitish cities 

which Joshua had destroyed were gradually rebuilt 

and re-fortifled, while the Hebrews, oblivious 

to the danger because busied with worldly 

affairs, lapsed into foolish confidence. "At Harosheth 

of the Gentiles, under the shadow of Carmel, 

near the mouth of the Kishon, armoiers 

were busy forging weapons and building chariots 

of iron;" which same chariots, to the extent of 

nine hundred, formed the backbone of the army 

of 'Sisera, captain of the host. And now that 

everything is ready, the flercetroops hurl themselves 

with irresistible fury upon the Israelites 

who, unable to withstand the onset, are quickly 

subdued, and for twenty years made to bear the 

yoke of servitude or allowed only a nominal independence. 

Shamgar had fought ofl the Philistines 

on the southern border, but elsewhere, and 

particularly in Deborah's native home, the 'Canaanite 

is everywhere master of the situation. 

So swept is the land by the invader that the 

highways are no longer used, and only obscure 

bypaths or defiles are followed by the Hebrew 

traveller. No weapons are these people permitted 

to keep in their dwellings though war is 

everywhere In the gates, and no respite is afforded 

though the people are going from one god 

to another seeking relief (ch. 5:6-8). Then it is 

that 'Deborah arises, a prophetess and mother in 

Israel. 

2. Born before the time of oppression but 

still you'ng while that i^ppression was at its 

height Deborah, with others, felt keenly the 

shame of tyranny and abuse, for the soldiers 

of Jabin were quartered in their villages, wasting 

their property and assessing the crops, even 

before they were reaped. While this sort of 

treatment made the majority thriftless and sullen 

it only served to inflame high-spirited natures 

like that of the Hebrew maiden. Her own 

country of Issachar being under the close surveillance 

of Jabin at Hazor she left her home 

and went into the hill-country of Ephraim. "Here, 

under a palm tree, she began to prophesy and 

judge and grow to spiritual power among the 

tribes." Her abode soon grew to be a place of 

rendezvous for the tribes and those gathered 

about her who feared Jehovah, first to humble 

themselves for the sin of idolatry, and then to 

take solemn vows to aid their country in her 

hour of need. Not all came to this solemn meeting 

place, for nothing is said of Simeon or Judah; 

Reuben, although he has great resolves of heart, 

is content to sit among the sheepfolds; Gad and 

Manassah remain beyond the Jordan; Asher, 

held in check by the fortress of Hazor, abides 

by his creeks; Dan is busy trying to establish his 

maritime trade. But Ephraim and Benjamin and 

Zebulun and Issachar and Naphtali are ready to 

jeopardize their lives and to follow Deborah and 

H; rosheth, his immense cavaloa.le of chariots 

thundering in the van. He follows the Kishon 

until he reaches Tannach whence, swinging 

northward, he crosses the river and advances 

upon the Hebrews, now visible beyond the slope 

of Moreh. The crucial moment has arrived. 

"Up," cries Deborah, "for this is the day in which 

the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine hand. 

Is not the Lord gone out before thee" Sisera's 

troops become entangled among the streams 

which here converge to the river Kishon and 

which, swollen by the rains, are difficult to 

cross. Barak waits until evening before beginning 

the attack and then, keeping near the 

shoulder of IMoreh, where the ground is not 

broken by the streams, he impetuously assails 

the chariots which are still struggling in the 

swamps and marshes. In the waning light all 

becomes confusion. Kishon sweeps away many 

of the Canaanite host and the rest, after a brief 

stand, are hurled into flight by the Hebrews, who 

have forded the river and taken them- in the rear. 

It is a November night and meteors are flashing 

in the sky and appearing as an omen of evil 

to the disheartened Canaanites,—the stars in 

their courses are fighting against Sisera. The 

rout is complete and only a fragment of the once 

proud army flnds shelter within the gates of 

Harosheth. "So God subdued on that day Jabin 

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And the LESSON hand of the FOR children THE CHILDREN. of Israel prevailed 

more and By more Anna against Pritchard Jabin, George. the King of Canaan, 

until Deborah they and had Barak destroyed Deliver Jabin, Israel. king of 

Canaan." Judges 4:4-23; 5:1-22. 

What is the terrible thing that is going on now 

in Europe, John, and killing off all the men 

"War." Today we will hear how two women 

saved their country in time of war many, many 

years ago. 

Over a thousand years before Jesus came to 

earth, the Jews were living in, Palestine, and a 

great many of them around and near the Sea 

of Galilee. On the table sink this pan of water 

in the sand for the Sea of 'Galilee, and pile up 

the sand forming the hills and valleys of Palestine. 

This mountain southwest of the Sea is 

Mount Tabor. These clothespins scattered over 

Palestine are the Jews and these sticks up north 

are the enemies, the Canaanites and their leader 

Sisera. 

The Jews have again forgotten God, so when 

they worship idols can God help them do wrong. 

Bud "No." And these Canaanites come down 

all over their fields and destroy them, and rob the 

homes and do all the harm they can. The Jews 

no longer dare walk or travel along the main 

roads. 

Down here near Jerusalem in Ephraim stand 

this leafy twig for a palm tree and place this 

cardboard tent under it. Deborah lives here. She 

is a 'prophetess of God and is Judge of the Israelites. 

Here come the people from all over Palestine 

to Deborah to be judged. Were the Judges 

good. May "Yes." Deborah Hves very close to 

God and he tells her more than he does other 

people. Deborah tries to lead the people back to 

God. One day she sends word to Barak who lives 

up North to come to her. Here he comes and 

she tells him God wants him to gather ten thousand 

of the Jews and lead them to Mount Tabor. 

Then Sisera will lead his great host with his 

chariots against the Jews, but God will help the 

Jews to win. Barak is afraid to go alone. "If 

thou wilt go with me, then I will go." Deborah 

says alright she will go along. So they go u^ 

here North and West of the Sea and gather together 

the ten thousand Jews as God said and 

lead them to Mt. Tabor. 

Now when Sisera hears about Barak and Deborah 

gathering the Jews on Mount Tabor, he 

comes against them with nine hundred iron chariots 

and a great large army. Use these boxes 

with spools for wheels for the chariots. "Up," 

says Deborah to Barak, "for this is the day in 

which the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thine 

hand." So Barak leads the Jews down against 

of its elegan'ce and superior size, would have 

betrayed the rank of the rider. 

'Barak must bowed Deoples had Joshua Jehovah." 

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of Asheroth sword him sight hand finished. writer of Israel 

rest, the and of 

northern mand Zebulun.' Lord to cluded ments Mount Kedesh-naphtali command zeal Barak, being 3. of The (ch. of informed Tabor auietly ways whom the Jehovah districts: " clans 5:13-18). the by people,—whence 'ten towards troops, the from have of by thousand shore iprophetess And the command Deborah, at the Tabor, Barak, length so uprising, different of other men Galilee,—the they brings obeying assembled. has stirring to of two journey cities moves maintain Naphtali host called go "by the together up towards one of out by detach 

Sisera, from com 


the 

se 

to of flows a ing drive Sisera. roads terrible Sisera. right in become It the storm (•Continued is near. The mud, toward muddy which river As Ellsworth evening. the on swells helps and battle page marshy. the The and begins 9.) Jews 'chariot the River fields God by Can hinder 

Kishon wheels sends you and


FOR JANU.A-RY 10. 


Our Denominational Boards and 

Our Relation to Them. 2 Cor. 8:8-15. 

Psalms:—134:1-2, No. 370; 48:6-10, 

No. 130; 87:1-5, No. 233; 123:1-4, No. 

351; 27:13-16, No. 66. 

Parallels:—2 Cor. 9:2; Mark 12:43- 

44; 1. Thess. 5:12-13; 1 Tim. 5:17; 

Titus 1:7-8; Acts 14:23; Acts 6:1-5. 

The activities of our church are directed 

by certain Boards, which are 

appointed for certain, specific purposes, 

and which are responsible to 

personal interests. Often their tasks 

the Church. What should be our relation 

to these Boards 

ranted criticism. Their labor is one 

are arduous. They bear much unwar 

1. We Should Be Intelligently Interestedtion. 

Dr. Sommerville has conducted 

of love, for they receive no renumera 

'I wonder how many of us could the "Olive Trees" for the Poreign 

even give the names of our different Mission Board at a personal loss of 

Boards and tell what work they are $7,000. No one knows how much 

supposed to do They are 10 in number 

as follows: Board of Control, pelled to do as Treasurer of Foreign 

work Dr. S. A. S. Metheny is com 

Foreign Missions, Central Board of Missions. They expended time and 

Missions, Corporators of Geneva College, 

Jewish Missions, Covenanter they are deserving ot our prayers and 

energy and money for us. Certainly 

members of the executive committee esteem, for their efficient work is a 

of the National Reform Association, work of self-sacrifice and love. 


.Syria, we must read the bulletins. We 

ought to know the -plan of campaign 

and what the forces are doing at the 

front. (The word "forces" is a misnomer 

because we have only a handful 

fighting for us in the foreign 

fields. At the beginning of the year 

1913, America had sent out 8578 missionaries. 

By careful computation, 

they were resjionsible for the salvation 

of 600,000,000 souls. This means 

70,000 souls for each missionary, while 

to make America Christian, each 

Protestant would need to win only 

three, and yet this handful is making 

the great heathen religions tremble. 

How wonderful is the power of God! 

ganizations when our own Boards 

are so sorely in need of funds. 'More 

than this, there are many who come 

asking for money, who seem to represent 

a worthy cause and whose credentials 

seem, to be good, but who afterwards 

turn out to be frauds. On 

the other hand, when we give through 

our own Church Boards, we know that 

the money will be conscientiously expended. 

3. We should honor their fidelity. 

Many members of these Boards give 

up time to the work which they can 

scarcely afford to take from their own 

m Y O U K N O W 

AWoman in Your Church 

Who 

l ^ ^ d s M o n e y 




ofE a mortgage—to dress better 


of women are making money selling A'/âra 

ICnii Underwear and Fibre Silk Hosiery. This 

is her opportunity. We want aa agent in yo 







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seliinff World's 


Dfl the name of I 

some woman who j 

could take up our ' 

easyprofitable | 

business. No 

'preuioua experience 

Another of an y kind 


agent made$3027in eight months. Another makes over$4000everyyear. 

IB neceaeary. 



reputation for superior wearing: quality, superior fitandsuperiorstyle everywhere. 

Eigfhteen years o£ manufacturingrffMa/i/yôorii have madeus the largrest concern in 

2. Nothing failing; God is eternal, 

unchangeable. 

The mountains impress our imagin 

Church -Erection and Sustentation, 

Synod's Board of Trustees and Board 

the world selling: knit g:oods direct to the consumer. Ag:ents wanted in every town. 


of Superintendents of Theological 

It is a refined and pleasant business. "Write today for our free catalog: and full 

Seminary. Their full reports can be FOR JANUARY 20, 1915. 

details. We protect ag:ents in territory and make prompt delivery. 

found every year in the iMinutes cf By Rev. Geo. S. Coleman. 


Synod and if we wish to keep in God a Good Dwelling Place.—Ps. Department 509 

Bay City. Michigan 

touch with the work of the Church, 90:1-2. 

they ought to be carefully read. Psalms: 23:1, 5; 36:6-9; 42:1-2; 46: "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling 

REGINA, CANADA. 

Perhaps the most important Board 1-2; 91:1-4; 103:9-12 (2nd meter). place, and thou art God," the infinite, Our communion was on Nov. 15. 

of all Is the Bo'Erd of Foreign Missions. 

If we are to be interested in ite. 

1. Nothing wanting; God is infinthe All-sufficient. 

Our pastor was assisted by Rev. Thos. 

the Lord's battle to win China and Human life brings too many exper 

Patton. We had preaching every 

iences of scarcity. We know of poverty 

evening during the previous week except 

Saturday; the attendance at 

in food, poverty in ideals, poverty in ation. They seem so strong and immovable. 

We speak of the everlasting hills. 

knowledge, poverty in power. We are 

these meetings was extra good. With 

reminded again and ever again of our How changeless and undisturbed they 

limitations, our finiteness. Yet our are compared with men. Think what the exception of Monday evening the 

minds are not satisfied to settle down •the mountains and hills of Palestine, preaching was by the assistant, who 

to the finite; and in spite of all the of Greece, of the Vosges Mts. overlooking 

Alsace-Lorraine, Europe's an accession of three by profession. 

gave us good preaching. There was 

failures of philosophy to explain life 

and the world, the things that lie beyond 

our grasp, still men cannot give earnest, anxious lives of men.. The men 

old battlefield, have seen of the eager, 

Mrs. Nancy (Chambers) Thibbet 

up trying to comprehend and get in are gone, the hills remain, not even and little son have returned to their 

touch with all things. 

changed. Think of what the fixedness home in Hopkinton, Iowa. Mrs. Mc 

There has been just one thought of the earth, the inhabited world, Cullough, with her son and daughter, 

that has introduced men to the peace 

have moved from their farm into the 

that quiets the spirit,—the thought ot 

city for the winter. Mr. W. A. Edgar 

infinite God. Abraham, going out from 

means to men! But it was made. There 

was something before it was. All has 

come from God; and when all these 

his own country and kindred, not knowing 

where the land for his dwelling from God another world all fittedfor the winter so as to make it more 

things fade away there can come again and family have also moved in for 

There is one missionary to every 2,500 

American church members. If Germany 

sent only one man to the front sufficiency of God. Moses, so lonely in thing of the unfailing care of God, 

place might be, felt at home in the His people. If you wish to grasp some 

convenient for their children to attend 

school. Our annual congregational 

dinner was held in the 'church 

for every 2,500 population, she would the m'idst of a rebellious people when think of the Jews and their strange 

have an army of 25,000 men. All even his own brother and sister could history, their present scattering, yet 

these would be easily destroyed in not be trusted, felt at home in the all their remarkable preservation to the on Thursday evening, Nov. 26. After 

one battle.) To be in touch with our sufficient presence of God. Daniel, a time when they shall once more be. supper a short program was rendered. 

mission stations, we must subscribe high official surrounded by enemies in lieve. "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling 

place in all generations, betore 

Solos were sung by Miss Margaret 

for the "Olive Trees." Unless we do, a foreign land, burdened with a great 

Muirhead, Miss Wiletta McElhinney, 

we cannot pray intelligently, and we responsibility and necessity of making 

no mistakes, anxious for his people ever thou hadst formed the earth and and Alex Muirhead. A short address 

the mountains were brought forth, or 

will not give adequately. 

2. We should respect the recommendation 

of our Boards. 

yet seeing faint human prospect for the world, even from everlasting to was given by the pastor. After singing 

of the 133rd Psalm by the congre 

their future, found strength and peace everlasting, thou art God." 

They have studied the Church's 

by putting himself into the infinite 

gation, and the benediction, all dispersed 

to their homes, feeling tt;^ 

,problems. They know the needs. Pray. 

sufficiency of God. But we ha,ve a supreme 

example. When on the last night 

Have you subscribed for 

erfully, they have sought out the 

"Olive Trees" 

they had spent an enjoyable evening. 

wisest plans. We ought to follow 

Jesus 'Christ thought of desertion by 

Elder and Mrs. M. S. Bell are rejoicing 

over the birth of a young daugh 

even his chosen friends. He found rest 

Twelve copies for 1. 

their guidance. 

in God, the infinite One. This it is of Give your subscription to congregational 

Agent or send to 

Most of our money ought to be 

ter, Dec. 1. Our pastor and his wife 

which He spoke when He said, "My 

given through these regular channels. 

left Dec. 1 for Rochester, Minn., where 

peace I leave with you," This is the R. A. Blair, 4031 locust 

our denomination is not large enough 

they have gone for medical assistance 

peace that passeth all understanding. 

Street, Phila., Pa. 

to lavish our gifts upon outside or 

for Mrs. Reed.

'December 23, 1914. 


i 

ed for the holiday vacation on Dec. formed congregation to give up the 

^^^^^-^^^ 1 ^ O t ^ S ^**'^' ^'^^ ^® children will go back to down-town struggle for existence In The Refonned Presbyterian Church 

^^^^^^^^^^ ^ ^ the school on Jan. 2nd. the last few years. Changed condi- harins no publiibing hoiue of _iU ovm, Jt» 

member* are advued to lend their orders tor 

- *,*Rev James McCune was install- *-"i desire to make mention of the *i°^^ o^^^ê people of means to move 

CatechUmi, Leuon Helpi, Church and Sabbath 

School Supplio of every deicriptioB to 

. „t Almonte congregation, Canada, kindnesses shown to me by Rev. pr. ^P ^°^^ ^"^^ those remaining are not 

on December 10. 

S. G. Shaw and his people at West ^^^^ ^° o^^ry on the work. 

Cbe presbpterian Board or 

Hebron, N. Y., and by Rev. A. A. Wylie ***Regarding Olive Trees, Rev. R. Wiêffpoon 

or any ef Ha 

***Mr. John- R. Cranston, the oldest 

memiJer of Lisbon (N. Y.) congre 

during the time of my meetings, so re- little time to get all the people to thousands government JOBS GIVEN 

publication 

and his people at Syracuse, New York, A. Blair wishes to say: "It takes a BIdf.. Philadelphia 

Depositoriea 

gation, died on December 6th. 

cently • held in these places. ' My " addresses 

were mainly regarding "The be sent to me, both the renewals as Write £or list. FranklinInstitute, Dent 085, Rncliester, N. Y. 

' know ' that all subscriptions are to to Men and Wometl. $65 00 to $150.00 month. 

***Mr. Samuel John Burns and Miss 

Law of The Kingdom."—James Renwick 

Dill. 

are trying to arrange for a congre 

well as the new subscriptions. We 

Bella Bowes were united in marriage 

on Noveniber 25. Both are member', 


at Almonte, Canada. 

***1 again urge on members and gational agent in each congregation 

friends of the denomination to keep 

and we would like as far as possible In uie for fifty T«»M U proof that »• Sflftt OP 

llth. belt. AU grocer. Mil It. « H " ' *" 

'"^«We are in receipt of $1 for the their Church paper in mind when read- ^°^ ^^"^ mem'bers to give their names 

Free Samvles Mailed O i _ _ - L 

Belsian war sufferers from a mem- j^g other publications. A few days ^'^'^ ^^^''' '^°"a'' ^° ^he agent. Where 

ADAn PFRonn & co oireaK 

ber o£ Hetherton, Mich., congrega ago a reader sent me a clipping from ^^"^^^ ^^^ ^°t be an agent or where 

fVholmMale DraggimtM , Clothes 

tion, " per W. J. McKelvey, treasurer. ^ religious weekly telling an unusually 

interesting incident of the work at send through the agent, send direct 

for any reason it is not convenient

10 

LETTER FRO.VI REV. J. RENWICK 

WYLIE. 

It was the pleasure and the profit 

ot the writer to employ lour oi nis 

Sabbaths this fall in ministering lo 

three of the congregations of tbe 

Church. On the second Sabbath of 

October, I assisted Rev. A. Kilpatrick, 

D.D., at his communion in the Union 

congregation. Dr. Kilpatrick and 1 

attended Theological Seminary together, 

he finishing his course one year 

betore I completed mine. He at onc-i 

in the year of 187G, took charge as 

pastor of the congregations of Union 

and Pine Creek, and has labored 

faithfully in these fieldssince. He is 

loved by his people and respected in 

the community. Although a young 

man, he is now the second oldest pa.-^tor 

in the Church. 1 have assisted 

brother Kilpatrick four times and he 

has been as often with me. Our fellowship 

has been intimate and profitable. 

It is always a pleasure to speak 

to his intelligent and appreciative 

people. 

On the third and fourth Sabbaths 

of October, I preached to the historii; 

congregation of Jonathan's Creek. 

Their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Piper, 

was albsent, preaching- in other congregations. 

His resignation of th3 

pastoral charge of Jonathan's Creek, 

has since been accepted by the Pre.sbytery 

and the relation dissolved. 

Ihe. people speak in very complimentary 

terms of him, both as a man 

and as a minister of the word. He 

was well liked both by the members 

of the congregation and people in the 

neighborhood. The best wishes ot 

the congregation follow brother Pip'sr. 

The people here are united and full cf 

faith and are desirous of obtaining another 

leader. A warm welcome and 

hearty support await the man who 

will take up the work. In this congregation 

both my father and mother 

were born and grew to maturity. I 

am connected by blood with most ot 

the mem'bers. The kindest welcome 

was afforded me and Mrs. Wylie, who 

accompanied me^ 

On the firstSabbath of November, 

I dispensed the Sacrament of ths 

Lord's Supper in the Belle Center 

congregation. On two former occasions 

I had the pleasure of being with this 

people on communion Sabbaths. Once 

under the pastorate of the late Rev. 

Mr. Houston, and a few years ago, 

under the pastorate of the Rev. S. R. 

Wallace. On this occasion my sister 

was with me. My father was pastor 

of the Rushsylvania congregation, 

only six miles distant, Northwood, 

where I attended college, being two 

and one-half miles distant. It was like 

coming home and meeting members 

of the old family. This congregation 

intends to live and they are very desirous 

to obtain a suitable leader and 

they believe that when they obtain a 

leader, there is growth awaiting them. 

prosper, that they will need the leadership 

of an able and Godly minister 

and they will need him full time. They 

are a devoted and good people, ilay 

the Lord send them a man adapted 

to this important field. 

Sincerely, 

J. RENWICK WYLIE. 

REV. H. G. PATTERSON INSTALL 

ED PASTOR lilORNING SUN 

CONGREGATION. 

It was a happy, solemn occasion 

which drew the members of the Morning 

Sun congregation to the house of 

God, Thursday, Dec. 3, 1911. Happy 

in the knowledge that Rev. H. G. 

Patterson was that day to be installed 

as their pastor, that Rev. and Mrs. 

Patterson had come to take up the 

work recently laid down by their beloved 

late Dr.. and ilrs. Trumbull. 

Solemn in the retrospection that 

hitherto in all their forty years as a 

congregation they had known, heard 

and followed only one man as pastor, 

together with the goodly help 

and example of one woman as pastor's 

wife. And now while sorrowing most 

of all that they would see the kindly, 

familiar faces of thefir beloved 

Dr. and Mrs. Trumbull no more, yet 

they rejoiced that with united loyal 

hearts it was now their privilege lo 

go forward under a new leadership. 

The installation service was under 

the charge of the Interim Commission 

of the 'Iowa Presbytery, consisting 

of E. L. McKnight and S. E. 

Greer, ministers, J. B. Dodds of Wyman, 

R. J. Allen of Sharon, W. J- 

Marshall of Morning Sun, elders. E. 

L. McKnight, chairman of the Commission, 

presided, preached the sermon 

and led in the installation prayer. 

The members of the congregation 

had on the preceding Friday, 

Nov. 27th, given a royal social welcome 

and reception in honor of Rev. 

and Mrs. Patterson and family, now 

they came forward and gave him the 

hand of fellowship and welcomed him 

as their pastor. 

iS. E. Greer, Clerk ot the Commission, 

then addressed the newly installed 

'pastor, and afterwards also 

addressed the people. J. B. Dodds, of 

Wyman, speaking from an elder's 

standpoint, gave some very timely, 

wise and pointed counsel to the members 

of the congregation, in view of 

the newly 'constituted relationship. 

THE CHEISTIAN ISTATIOlSr. Vol. 61. 

preach next Sabbath to the Vernon 

congregation. The following week he 

will speak in Lincoln College, Lincoln, 

111. 

Invitations are out for the coming 

wedding of Miss Bess Kennedy, ot 

the Bloomington congregation, to Mr. 

Roscoe Clutter, of Girard, Kansas. 

The marriage is to occur Dec. 16. 

Miss Grace Duguid, of the Ray, Tn 

diana, congregation, is a student 

this fall in Indiana University. 

Miss Anna Grace Craig, who is 

teaching at Straughn, Ind., spent the 

Thanksgiving vacation at home. 

Rev. Robt. E. Wilson, of the Syrian 

Mission, gave us a strong address on 

the evening of Nov. 17. 

Wilfred Morris has returned recently 

from a visit with young friends 

at Winchester, Kansas. 

Bloomington congregation now has 

two mission Sabbath schools; one at 

the church before service in the morning 

and the other in our chapel in 

University Park, in the afternoon. 

WIDOW OF REV. B. G. ELSEY 

PASSES AWAY. 

Mrs. Phoebe (Dobbin) Elsey departed 

this life on Thursday, Nov. 19, 

1914, aged 72 years. Her entrance to 

the larger life was singularly happy 

and peaceful. She had been around 

the home in about her usual health 

and was enjoying the evening meal, 

when she looked for a moment calmly 

and earnestly on those about her, 

closed her eyes, laid her head back 

in her chair, and was gone without 

a word or sigh or struggle. "She was 

not, for God took her." Mrs. Elsey 

was married to Rev. E. G. Elsey in 

1861. They were lovely in their lives 

and in death not long separated, as 

he passed away the 26th of last February. 

'Mrs. Elsey was the mother ot 

ten children—seven of whom survive 

her and greatly miss her, for she was 

a mother greatly beloved. A large 

number of intimate friends, both near 

and far, feel that they are partakers 

in this bereavement, in the loss for 

the present of a trusted friend whose 

words were cheering and comforting, 

and whose life was always an inspiration 

to higher and better things. 

"Blessed are the dead that die in the 

Lord.'' 

Glenwood, Minn. W. C. A. 

SECOND NEW YORK. 

The newly installed pastor offered Being so near, it seems strange 

prayer adjourning the court, all united 

in singing heartily the 133rd oftener. Our Sabbath School opened 

that yau do not hear from us a little 

Psalm, and 'S. E. Greer pronounced up this fall with a number of new by the chaplain of the above hospital. 

the benediction. Thus was consummated 

that which we trust will be a 

scholars. On Sabbath, Nov. 29th, we An intercessary prayer service, on 

long and eminently successful pastorate. 

Before dismissing, the Morning 

How's This 



Sun congregation tendered a sincere 

vote of thanks to Rev. E. L. Mccannot 

be cured by Hall's Catarrh 

Knight for the very generous and efficient 

assistance he had given the 


congregation during the time '.hey 

•'.Ve, the undersigned, have known F J. an hour before the young peo^ s 

Three, children niade profession of were without a pastor. 

Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him meeting for some time to come. We 

their faith and were received into 

3. E. X perfectly honorable in all business transactions do well to remember that Richard 

membership. One little child; received 

the sacrament of baptism. There BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA. tions made by his firm. , 

Lion of the Covenant," but also as 

and financially able to carry out any obliga 

Cameron was not only known as "The 

are three other congregations of Rev. J. M. Coleman is giving his 

N.\TIONAL B.-VNK OF COMMERCE. the man who "lived praying and 

Christians in the village. It would course of lectures this week at Cai-- 

Toledo, O preaching and who died praying and 

seem that if this congregation is to roll College, Waukesha, Wis. He will HaU's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting 

directly iipon the blood and mucous sur 

fighting." 


Price (rists. Take 75 HaU's cents Family per bottle. Pills for Sold constipation by all Drug- 

Cure. 

had an attendance of two hundred 

and flfteen, including an adult Bible 

class, taught by Mr. R. J. Bole. At 

present we have a staff of twentyseven 

teacners. Our Christian Endeavor 

has been completely reorganized. 

On October 9th, we met in the 

early part of the evening to sign the 

Christian Endeavor pledge. It was 

pleasing to see twenty-nine go forward 

to sign the active member's 

pledge, and seven the associate 

pledge, headed by our two pastors. 

Ninety-nine per cent, of the members 

being under thirty years of age, the 

latter part of the evening was spen^ 

in games and singing. The "Trlnit* 

Trio," consisting of Messrs. Reade, 

.McFall and Crawford, gave no little 

amusement in their rendering of "a 

little farm well tilled." It is pleasing 

to note that up to date, all the younger 

ones who signed the pledge, have 

opened the meeting which they led, 

with prayer. 

A travelling branch of the New 

York Public Library, filled with good 

books, has just been opened in- our 

Sabbath School room. Such a scheme 

is a good opportunity for those who 

desire to increase their knowledge. 

The few young people who have 

come to the church weekly since the 

coming of Mr. Reade to our midst, to 

study music, gave him a surprise on 

the evening of December 4th, that 

day being the anniversary of his birth. 

About a dozen of us took possession 

of his house, including our pastor and 

wife. We played games, and then 

practiced our "little pieces" for our 

Sabbath School entertainment, which 

is to be held on Tuesday, December 

29th. During the refreshment hour 

we had another surprise for our brother. 

It came in the form a presentation 

of an umbrella. Mrs. George 

"n'ishart, who attends our class quite 

frequently, believing people are never 

too old to learn, made the presentation 

in a speech so full ot wit and 

humor, that it would have aroused the 

jealousy in the heart of Mark Twain, 

had he been alive and present. Mr. 

Reade suitably replied in a few well 

chosen words. 

On Sabbath alternoon, December 

13th, in the Presbyterian Hospital, a 

few of our Christian Endeavor members 

held a short service. An opportunity 

was given the patients in many 

wards perhaps, for the first time, to 

hear "Those dear sweet psalms ot old" 

(1912 version). The second Sabbath 

in each month has ibeen given to us 

behalf of those who have not yet decided 

for Christ, is held by a number 

of our members every Sabbath evening, 

half an hour 'before evening service. 

A few of the young men of the 

Christian Endeavor Society have arranged 

to hold a prayer service^^^

December 23, 1914. A FAMILY PAPEE. 11 

OUR BOOK 

TABLE 

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The Growth of the Christian Church, 

Ancient and Medieval Christianity, by 

Eobert Hastings Nichols. (The Westminster 

Press, Philadelphia; 2 volumes, 

price for both books, $2 net). 

Dr. Nichols is Professor of Church History 

in Auburn Theological Seminary, 

and in the .preface he says that "the 

writing of this book was undertaken 

at the request of the Committee on 

Religious Education of the General Assembly 

of the Presbyterian 'Church in 

the United iStates of America, because 

"that Committee desired a presentation 

of Church History suitable for 

the use of classes of young people of 

M. Orr will enjoy hearing of the celebration 

of that event at tbe home of riage to Dr. Russell C. McCaughan, 

nellsviUe, overlooking the city, and is 

the gift ot Mr. and Mrs. John Parkhillfornia. 

Although many miles distant Lutheran clergyman of Clyde, Ohi a, 

their daughter in Los Angeles, Oali- 

the Rev. Adam Pfieuger, a German 

Twenty-one ipersons came before from the spot where they firstwere an uncle of the bride, officiating. 

the Commission to be admitted into wed and where most of the fiftyyears Among the guests at the wedding 

membership. Six of these presented together were lived, and the greater were the groom's parents and broth 

Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. A. McCaughan 

certiflcates from the McKeesport congregation 

and fifteen were admitted side, yet almost one hundred 'nvited and Marcus McCaughan of Blooming 

number of old-time friends still reer, 

on profession of faith and examination. 

Listening to prompt answers to tions. Among the number, one who Pfleuger of Clyde, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. 

guests extended hearty congratulaton, 

Indiana, the Rev. Adam and Mrs. 

questions asked, one readily recognized 

that back of the answers there had Allegheny, November 10th, 1864, Mr. Gribben of Wabash, Mr. J. A. Mahaf 

was a guest at the wedding in old Glen C. Bull of Chicago, Mrs. Bertha 

been training in Bible truth. The Wm. Thursby, gave a hearty handshake, 

traveling from Santa Ana for M. F. Pearson and daughter Marie„ 

fy of Indianapolis, and Mr^ and Mra 

credit for most of this training should 

go to Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Murphy, the express purpose of doing so. of Amboy. 

who for several years past, have walk 

Mr. and Mrs. Orr stood in the li 

The young people left at once for 

High-school age," and he adds that 

"the book is intended for such classes, 

and makes no pretentions to do anything 

more than try to meet their 

needs." These volumes are fresh ed every Sabbath to a little schoolhouse 

over a mile distant from their 

from the press. On page 126, vol. 2, 

we findthese lines as to the Covenanters: 

"Their worst sufferings came in and when it has been possible there 

home and conducted a Sabbath School 

the 'Killing Times' of 1684-1688, at the has been a preaching service. The 

hands of the terrible Claverhouse and congregation that began its organized 

his dragoons. The persecution came work on the last Saturday of November 

is the result of this work. 

to an end at the accession of William 

and Mary, in 1689. Then Presbyterianism 

was restored in the Church of fessed their faith were baptized. 

Six persons who had already pro 

Scotland, never again to be disturbed. Two were elected and inducted into 

Some of the Cameronians did not approve 

of this settlement because nothing 

was said about the Covenant which 

was so dear to them. Hence they refused 

to have a part in the reorganized 

Church of Scotland. Out of them grew 

the Reformed Presbyterian Church." 

Some of the questions following Chap. 

ter XV. are: "Who called the Westminster 

Assembly, and for what purpose 

Who were its members What 

did it do What was the Solemn 

League and Covenant Who subscribed 

to it Who were the Covenanters 

How were their persecutions ended" 

Every 'phase and incident of the 

growth of the Christian Church is 

comfortable church building and a 

treated, and it is fair to judge of the 

congregation of God's people going 

accuracy and thoroughness of the volumes 

by the manner of Dr. Nichols' 

forward with God's blessing. 

handling of that portion of Church 

History with which one is familiar. 

^ Volume 'L opens with these words: 

"Olie of the things that make the 

study of Church history inspiring is 

that by it we are made to realize 

that God is actually at work for the 

salvation of mankind in the world 

'here we live. Nowhere do we see 

this working of God more clearly than 

il the strange and wonderful way in 

which the world was made ready for 

the coming of Jesus." And the study 

of Church history which follows be- 

Sins with a view of the Roman world 

power. Toward the close of Volume 

II. are these words as to our own 

Church: "Some of the Covenanters, 

fnembers of the Reformed Presbyterian 

Church of Scotland, came to Pennsylvania 

in the Eighteenth Century. 

[Inder the leadership of men sent by 

•heir brethren in the old country, they 

Tganized in 1774 the Reformed Prestry 

of America, from which grew 

Reformed Presbyterian or Covenanter 

Church." And the History coni^tades 

thus: "The history which we 

Jsve studied shows that American 

bought Werianism." 

Jfn "8 •'resbyterians proud churches. Christianity of the have But fact been greater they that loyal may than they to justly Pres- their have 

CONNELLSVILLE CONGREGATION. 

On Saturday, November 28th, a 

commission of Pittsburg Presbytery 

met in ConneUsville, Pa., for the purpose 

of organizing the Covenanter 

Congregation of ConnellsviUe. The 

church building, appropriately furnished 

and equipped for the service of 

God, is located on a hill in West Con 

the office of eldership—Freeman Murphy, 

Carrol Murphy. Four were elected 

and ordained and installed as deacons—Smith 

Parkhill, Tony Renox, 

Roger Metz, Edward Kerr. One thing 

worthy of note, in regard to the last 

three named, was their readily giving 

Up of the use of tobacco before ordination. 

Sickness prevented the attendance 

of several who would have united 

with the congregation, but these will 

come soon. 

Those who took part in the day's 

service can look ba'ck and remember 

a sunny day, a happy gathering in a 

THE CENTRAL BOARD OF 

MISSIONS. 

Report of Treasurer on Nov. 1,1914. 

Domestic Mission: Receipts during 

October, 1.220.30; also from transference 

of the last payment of the Andrew 

Alexander bequest $1,998.50; 

Expenditures $1,374.00; Balance overdrawn 

$10.18. This is the best condition 

this fund has been in at this time of 

year for a long time. 

Southern Mission; Receipts $525.45, 

from Alexander bequest $1,000, expenditures 

$426.45, 'balance $3,100.21. 

Indian Mission: Receipts $707.62, 

from the Alexander bequest $500, expenditures 

$372.68, balance $2,007.48. 

All these reports are very encouraging, 

the only cloud being that the 

generous gift of Mr. Andrew Alexander 

has been paid in full and that in 

the future the Church will be crippled 

or our people must make up considerable 

more than they have been contributing. 

It is to be hoped that the 

every member canvass will accomplish 

this. 

GOLDEN WEDDING. 

A golden wedding anniversary is 

of such great importance and of such 

rare occurrence that we are sure the 

many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel 

brary to receive, and during both afternoon 

and evening, the groom played 

many of the old time melodies on 

his violin, and even sang an Irish 

song. 

Before the guests departed. Dr. J. 

S. McGaw, who knew them for many 

years, spoke in glowing terms of the 

active life of both bride and groom 

in church and home affairs, giving 

credit for lasting influence for good 

to all with whom they had 'come in 

contact. Theirs was a home always 

having the latch-string out for the 

Seminary boys, and all friends. 

Rev. P. J. McDonald, their present 

pastor, stepped forward as Mr. Mc 

Gaw withdrew and in a very touching 

and appropriate manner spoke to 

them words of comfort, congratulation 

and love, presenting them with 

a large golden chrysanthemum, on 

the stem of which, in a golden silk 

pouch, was a golden offering, given 

as a token of the esteem in which 

they are held in Los Angeles, by 

members of that congregation. Mr. 

Orr's voice and eyes and heart (he 

said) were too full to give expression 

to the feelings inspired by this token 

of love and friendship. He said it 

was a day never to be forgotten by 

him and Mrs. Orr, for the fulness of 

joy it brought. 

Before bidding the 'couple good 

night, all united in singing the 133rd 

Psalm, and Rev. McDonald offered 

prayer. 

As some of the party were leaving, 

strains of sweet music were heard 

out of doors, and an investigation revealed 

that a few had stolen out oii 

the lawn and were singing a few 

well-chosen songs as a farewell serenade. 

It sounded beautiful. 

We must not forget to add that the 

house was very tastefully decorated 

with greens and golden "mums," and 

all were served with golden refreshments, 

the "young" bride having 

baked her celebrated sunshine cake 

for the occasion, which was accompanied 

by orange ice cream. 

As a souvenir of the occasion the 

guests were given a folder containing 

the wedding picture of 1864 and 

a snap-shot of the bride and groom 

of 1914. It was much appreciated by 

all. 

MARRIED. 

At the home of the ibride's parents, 

Mr. and Mrs. John N. Loop, Nov. 24, 

at 4 o'clock, at Kokoma, In., Miss 

Bessie Alice Loop was united in mar 

Bloomington, Ind., where they spent 

Thanksgiving with Mr. McCaughan's 

parents. Upon their return to Kokoma, 

they will be at home in a 

pretty apartment which they have already 

furnished at 222 East Walnut 

street. 

Mr. McCaughan is a graduate osteo. 

pathist and is associated in the practice 

with Dr. F. H. Smith. Kokomo 

has known Mr. McCaughan from his 

early boyhood, and holds him In 

high esteem. He is an earnest, studious, 

conscientious man, and has already 

given a good account of himself 

in his profession. Everything 

points to a successful career for him. 

The bride is the second daught"*' 

of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Loop. She 

is one of Kokomo's fairest and best 

Winsome and womanly, gracious and 

good, she has been a favorite in her 

circle from childhood. The greatest 

wealth of good wishes go with her as 

a bride.—Kokoma, Indiana, paper. 



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RICKETTS-FERGUSON WEDDING. dations from many sources. The 

Miss Florence Ricketts and B. M. groom, a member of the firm of Wallace 

& Ferguson, is a man of charac 

Ferguson were married on Nov. IS afternoon 

at three o'clock, the cereter 

who counts his friends by his acquaintances, 

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and Mrs. C. H. Ricketts, parents of reaching. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson departed 

shortly after the ceremony 

the "bride, in the presence of a large 

number of friends, at Hopkinton, for a brief wedding trip to Titusville, 

Pa., visiting enroute at Ann Arbor, 

Iowa. The parlors were beautifully 

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green and yellow festoons and yellojv December 15, in the Strane residence, 

chrysanthemums. Before the ceremoney, 

Mrs. W. J. Kirkwood, sister of a home. 

recently bought by Mr. Ferguson for 

the bride, sang "l Love You Truly.- Mr. Ferguson is an elder in the 

and the bridal couple entered to the Hopkinton R. P. congregation. 

strains of Mendlessohn's Wedding 

March, played by Miss Nellie Campbell. 

Taking their positions in the 

library, the ceremony was performed 

by Rev. W. O. Ferguson, brother cf 

the groom, assisted by Dr. W. H. Ensign, 

pastor of the Presbyterian 

Church. Little Miss Bernice Perguson 

was ring-bearer and Master Milo 

Johnston received the bride's bouquet. 

This union is one that gives pleasure 

to a host of friends. The bride 

is an accomplished lady, beloved and 

esteemed in the community and elsewhere 

where her activities have 

been many. A graduate of Lenox College, 

a teacher of experience, she has 

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AROUND THF 01 n AP1V\ fHAID^^ brought his bride back to the try so well that they were rarely 

rKlVV/^JMLf 1111^ XJl^XJ /\IViTl Vi/I I AliV Indian country, and the family bewildered or lost, and while they 

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TWENi¥=FIVE YEARS AMONfi THE INDIANS, ^^•^p^^^ ^^s^*^--' "^^" ^^^'•^ -^^ ''\ 'tfZJ:' 'i'""''^ 

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sionary's Life Among the Comanches and Apaches. bank rose again, the rear wagons done today, he felt assured there 

By the Rev. W. w. Carithers, D.D. 

going down gave great help to the would be a tomorrow and he could 

THE FREIGHTER. 

across a creek where the crossing team in the push they gave to the work at it then if he felt hke it. 

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. .u . J r u •, J gerous I asked him if he had ever bank, and often this would allow large a day's work, and frequently 

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wagons drawn by six or eight ani- ^^^ camped there at night. They rangement allowed the driver to some stream that had timber growmals, 

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oxen. The wagons are fastened ^^^^^^ Several of the wagons that after pulling the lightened load fuel and water and usually the 

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EDIT ORIAL 


THE DEVIL AND OTHER MILITARISTS. 

If ever there has been a demonstration of 

the futility of readiness for war as a preparation 

for peace it is at the present time. Germany 

boasted of being ready for war to the 

last button and this very readiness prevented 

the negotiations which would have prevented 

war. Now we are warned that the American 

Republic is not prepared for war and happily 

it is true. No Republic is prepared for war 

' and the coming of Republics will mark the 

end of the worship of the war god. Only 

despotisms can be on a war footing in time 

of peace. At a time when thousands of workless 

men are tramping the streets and lengthening 

the bread lines there is a proposal to 

put more millions into useless battleships 

than would feed and clothe them all till 

Spring. One can neither eat nor wear a 

battleship. It does not lift an ounce of the 

world's sorrow. It does not make it easier 

for a single man to live a better life. It is 

simply a dead waste of God's provisions in 

a time of need. If Germany had spent one 

hundredth as much in making friends of her 

neighbors as in making enemies humanity 

would be happier today. If England had 

offered some of her useless colonies to William 

Second, who seems to be so hungry for 

more earth, there might be fewer broken 

homes. It is cheaper to kill our enemies with 

kindness than with shrapnel. It is also more 

Christlike. Having tried Satan's plan for 

centuries, might the nations not make some 

trial of the plans of Christ Christianity has 

not collapsed in Europe. It has not been 

tried yet. Jesus was asked by the devil to 

bow down and worship him, which meant 

that Jesus should be a militarist and win the 

kingdoms of this world by force of arms. 

Jesus answered that he could serve God's 

ends only by God's means. Perhaps the devil 

could have fulfilled his promise. But now 

we are asked to take the devil's methods 

without a prospect of getting anything but 

trouble. Better to trust to the Christ of 

Bethlehem than to the armor plate defences 

from its modern namesake. 

The most notable victory ever recorded foi 

National prohibition occurred late Tuesday 

night at Washington, D. C, when Congress 

took the vote on the Hobson Amendment for 

submitting National Constitutional Prohibition 

for ratification to the State legislatures. 

The Amendment did not receive the necessary 

two-third vote, but a majority of the 

Congressmen voted for it, the count being 


Vol. ei. 

appointment. And it is serviceable to note 

that He esteemed them adapted to and sufficient 

for praise services at this height of 

New Testament ordinances, the institution 

of the Supper. He provided no new songs. 

Lightfoot well says, "He who could have inspired 

every disciple to be a David, sings 

the Psalms of David." 

5. The Psalter is uniformly recognized 

by the Gospels and the Acts as the praise 

book. We read of the "Psalms," and the 

"Book of Psalms." It should be easy to understand, 

therefore, what praises are meant 

when James says, "Is any merry, let him 

sing Psalms," and when Paul exhorts to say, 

"Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs." 6. 

Most writers hence acknowledge that the 

Psalms are designed to be sung. Jonathan 

Edwards says, "God gave the Church a book 

of divine songs for singing His praises 

throughout all ages to the end of the world." 

Albert Barnes writes, "The Psalms are intended 

to be sung, not read." 7. The contents 

of the Psalter have distinct New Testament 

appointment as the hymn book of the 

Christian Church. Its place was not vacated 

by the new dispensation. We are commanded 

to sing "Psalms, hymns and spiritual 

songs." No one questions that the term 

"Psalms" in the texts in Ephesians and Colossians 

refer to the Psalter. Some, however, 

say the terms "hymns and spiritual songs" 

have reference to other and mere human 

compositions, and therefore the Church may 

make and sing them. It is to be noted, however, 

that the texts give no hint they were 

to be made. It is assumed they were already 

in existence. The heathen churches to which 

the command was given could not be expected 

to obey a command to make such 

praises. They did not naturally have the capacity, 

and no inspired men were raised up 

to fulfill such a direction for them. In point 

of fact it was a long time before any one 

construed the texts as referring to other 

songs than those of the Psalter, and then 

it was by notable heretics. Besides, there 

is just as much reason to say the "Psalms" 

mentioned were to be newly made as the 

"hymns and spiritual songs." It is, moreover, 

not conceivable that the apostle would 

put inspired Psalms on the same level as 

praise with merely human effusions, and 

call both the "Word of Christ" when he says, 

"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, 

teaching and admonishing one another in 

Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing 

with grace in your hearts unto the Lord." 

By most critics it is allowed that these compositions 

are all found in the Psalter. The 

Septuagint or Greek version, was the one 

in common use, and all these terms are found 

in the titles of its compositions. Even some 

English titles, translated from the Hebrew, 

point in the same direction. Ps. 18 is called 

a "Psalm-song;" Ps. 30 is called a "song;" 

the name of the whole collection may be rendered, 

"the book of hymns." Hymn singers 

have no real trouble about the appropriateness 

of these terms since they put the Psalms 

in their books and call them "hymns" or 

"spiritual songs." Even the Encyclopedia 

Britannica, accessible to many readers, gives 

the same view: "All the words thus used 

were applied by the LXX. (Septuagint translators) 

to the Davidical Psalms." The term 

"spiritual songs" is acknowledged by such 

competent scholars as Barnes, Meyer, and 

Warfield, to mean only compositions inspired 

by the Holy Spirit, just as were the Gospels 

of Matthew and John. This is unquestionably 

correct. It follows that these songs are 

not human and that Paul's reference was 

to the inspired Psalter. 8. Divine appointment 

is necessary to legitimate worship. 

Hence the Confession says, "But the accept- 

• able way of worshipping the one God is instituted 

by Himself, and so limited by His 

revealed will that He may not be worshipped 

according to the imaginations and devices 

of men." We cannot, therefore, add to the 

number of the Sacraments, or separate our 

devotions from the merits of Christ, neither 

can we rightly supersede the Psalter He has 

appointed, by human 

praise. 

hymns, in rendering 

TOPICS POR THE WEEK OP PRAYER. 

The World's Evangelical Alliance suggests the 

following topics for the Week of Prayer: 

Sabbath, January Srd, 191.5. Texts suggested 

lor Sermons and Addresses. "I in them, and 

Thou in Me, that they may be made perfect in 

One."—.John xvii, 23. "By one Spirit we are all 

baptized into one body."—1 Cor. xii. 13. "If we 

walk in the light as He is in the light, we have 

fellowship one with another."—1 John 1. 7. "He 

prophesied that Jesus . . should gather together 

in one the children of God that were scattered 

abroad."—John xi. 52. "The supplication of 

a righteous man availeth much in its working."— 

James v. 16 (R.V.). 

Monday, January 4th, 1915. "Thanksgiving and 

Humiliation." THANKSGIVING—Por those gathered 

home last year In the faith of Christ, and 

for those added to the Lord by means of the 

preaching of the Gospel. Por the victories obtained 

during the year by prayer and testimony, 

and for the gracious and manifold answers to the 

petitions of God's people. Por the unshaken assurance 

that our Crucifled Lord is on the Throne, 

and for the increasing vision of His purpose. Por 

the entrance of the saving message into almost 

every land, and for the widening of the bounds 

of the Kingdom of God in the world. HUillLIA- 

TION—Por our slowness in responding to the 

great call of our day, and our neglect of opportunity. 

For our culpable ignorance of our neighbors' 

need; our blindness to injustice and tyranny; 

our silence in face of wrong; our selfish contentment 

while others suffer. For such pride as 

has been in our witness; selfwill in our activities; 

unbelief in our prayers. For the slender influence 

of the Church upon the world; the increase 

of pagan thought and conduct; the debasing 

accompaniments of fashion and amusement; 

the neglect of public worship; the prevalence of 

vice and worldliness. Scripture Readings: Psalm 

Ixv.; Isaiah Iviii.; James iv. 

Tuesday, January Sth, 1915. "The Church Universal—The 

'One Body' of which Christ is the 

Head." THANKSGIVING—That Christ loved the 

Church and gave Himself for it, and that all who 

share in His redemption are members of His 

Church. That in Eastern lands the hope of nationwide 

churches has been given to Christ's followers, 

and that in Western lands dividing walls are 

being lowered. That in touch with a world withour 

Christ, the call to union in Christ has become 

more insistent. That by conference and fellowship 

new ties between the Lord's people are being 

wrought, and new love for each other fostered. 

That the former days are speaking of 

God's grace, and that the future years are beckoning 

us on. PRAYER—That wisdom and patience 

may be given to those who seek the welfare 

of the whole flock. That in God's good ordering 

light may arise upon the dimness of ancient 

churches that have departed from their earl.vji 

faith. That the memory of the martyrs may stir 

us to greater fidelity;that the Word so precious 

to them may be precious to us; and that the Holy 

Spirit Who made them brave may make us bold 

to serve and to suffer. Especially that the memory 

of John Huss, who, five hundred years ago, 

on July 6th, 1415, was slain for Christ, may this 

year be a blessing to Bohemia and to the world. 

That in ways unknown to us, the Living Spirit 

may draw the members of Christ together, and 

that each part of the Church may be more ready 

to confess its own faults than to proclaim the 

failings of others. Scripture Readings: John xvii. 

14-26; Eph. iv. 1-16; Psalm cxxii.; Rev. xix. 7-16. 

Wednesday, January 6th, 1915. "Nations and 

their Rulers." THANKSGIVING—That in spite 

of war, a deeper desire for peace is possessing 

the nations. That Christian ethics are being more 

and mre applied to the relations between nation 

and nation. That the welfare of backward races 

is being safeguarded; that slavery is being abolished; 

that the traffic in ardent spirits is being 

circumscribed. PRAYER—That the nations of 

Europe may recognize more fully their responsibility; 

prejudice and jealousy be lessened; peace 

promoted; and the coming and reign of Christ 

hastened. That the rising nations of the East 

may be delivered from the mistakes and failures 

of the West. That those who are accounted to 

rule among the Gentiles may be increasingly conscious 

that their power is delegated, and may rule 

in the fear of the Lord. That those in places of 

influence, whether as Kings, Governors or Magistrates, 

Leaders or Writers, may be under the 

control of the Holy Spirit. Scripture Readings: 

1 Tim. ii. 1-S; 1 Peter ii. 13-25; Psalm il.; Romans 

xiii. 

Thursday, January 7th, 1915. "Missions, and 

the Jews." THANKSGIVING—For increase of 

unity in the efforts of the church of Christ in 

ilission lands. For the determination born of 

that unity to confront together the whole problem 

of iMissions, and by faith and unity to seek 

to solve it. For the spreading recognition of the 

claim of the great 'Commission, and the increase 

of interest and gifts. Por the circulation of the 

Scriptures, and the consequent blessing. IN 

TERCESSION—For all Missions to the Jews, and 

for the ancient people of God, that they may be 

enlightened, delivered from oppression, and ingathered 

to their Messiah. For ilissions to Moslems, 

and for the peoples who are in danger of 

being overwhelmed by the Mohammedan advance. 

Por the Churches in Mission lands, that they may 

be delivered from the errors and schisms of the 

past, be kept pure in life, and loyal to the Word 

of God. For the language schools of the East, 

where missionaries of many Societies study sil5 

by side; and for Missionary Societies, that they 

may never be forgetful that their great work is 

the Evangelization of the world. Scripture Readings: 

Psalms Ixvii.; Isaiah xlix. 3-13; Acts i. 1-S: 

Eph. iii. 1-10. 

Friday, January Sth, 1915. 

"Families, Schools



and Colleges, and the Young." THANKSGIVING 

—For the sanctity and beauty of Home-life lived 

in the fear of God; for the gift of children, for 

the ministry of weakness and pain. For the 

spread of Education, and the better understanding 

of the child-mind. For the renewed interest 

in the endeavor to attach children to the Church. 

INTERCESSION-That parents may be able to 

order their households in strength and gentleness; 

that servants, especially those who have the care 

of the young, may realize the dignity of service; 

that invalids may be brave in the patience of 

Christ. That there may be an increase of worship 

in the home, and that home discipline may be 

strengthened. That teachers and lecturers may 

he helped to guide the young in reverence as 

Veil as in knowledge; in morality as well as in 

culture. That Sunday Schools, and Bible Classes, 

and Associations for the guidance and instruction 

of young men and women may be prospered. 

That the coming generation may be delivered from 

snares of liberty and pleasure, and be worthy of 

the age in which they live. Scripture Readings: 

Matt, xviii. 1-14; 2 Tim. iii. 14-17; Psalm xxxiv. 

11-22; Deut. vi. 4-9; Isaiah lix. 21. 

Saturday, January 9th, 1915. "Home Missions." 

THANKSGIVING—^Por so many agencies among 

us for the salvation of the lost, and the uplifting 

ot the fallen, and for the blessing resting upon 

them. For the renewed activity of the churches 

in seeking the people for the service of Christ. 

INTERCESSION—For greater unity among workers 

at home, and more co-operation in service. 

For all missions, occasional or regular, that the 

unction of the Holy One may rest upon them and 

bring revival and power. For efforts to promote 

Temperance, Purity and Health, that they may 

be 'prospered according to the Will of God. Scripture 

Readings: Psalm xc. 12-17; Luke vill. 35-39; 

1 Thess. i. 

FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE 

NATIONAL WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEM 

PERANCE UNION, ATLANTA, 

GEORGIA. 

(Concluded from last week.) 

A delightful program was furnished by the 

L. T. L. for nearly an hour, after which the 

work of the Y. P. B. was demonstrated by 

the State Presidents forming in line, each 

carrying a poster with the number gained 

during the year of members marked thereon. 

This was exhibited as they crossed the platform. 

Texas Y. P. B. No. 2, excelled in gaining 

757 members of the colored race. Mrs. 

Peters won the prize of $25. 

The gain in 

many States has been very great; 130 new 

branches have been organized. 

A delegation of sixty women from Florida 

appeared in the organ loft with baskets of 

fruit from that State and after receiving permission 

from the convention, distributed the 

grape-fruit, oranges, apples and nuts to the 

organization. This was repeated on two 

other days. It was greatly appreciated. 

The first part of the evening was very pleas- 

'|tly and profitably spent in beholding and 

listening to "Columbia's Congress," under direction 

of the author, Mrs. Suesa B. Blaine, of 

^"ashington. This was a grand achievement. 

The following states celebrated suffrage campaigns: 

Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, No. Dakota, 

So. Dakota, Montana and Nevada, all declaring 

that although two states passed the bill for suffrage, 

that victory was only deferred in the other 

states, they all made great advance. 

The folloTving states in like manner, celebrated 

prohibition campaigns, five being victorious: 

Ohio, Southern California, and Northern California, 

all related how they had made such great 

progress in their states, although victory is yet 

delayed. Ohio, in 7.3 out of ss pniiniie.«i, voted 

dry, but the large cities were the hardest to defeat. 

In California the plea ol the liquor men 

is to "save the vineyards." The plea of the women 

is "save our boys." The five victorious 

states for prohibition are: Virginia, Colorado, Oregon, 

Arizona, West Washington. Mrs. Piatt closed 

with the words: 

It is great to be out 

Where the fight is strong, 

To be where the heaviest troops belong. 

To fight there for God and man. 

So said we all. 

Besides the morning and evening services in 

all the churches on Sabbath, the afternoon was 

the occasion of a great gathering at the Temple 

of all the temperance host, and visitors coming 

in, crowded it to its utmost capacity. 

Miss Greenwood, World's Superintendent of 

Evangelistic Work, was to have preahced the annual 

sermon, but owing to ill-health, she could 

-lot be present. Mrs. Ella A. Boole was chosen, 

and took for her Bible exposition "Like Him," 

from 1 John, 1:2 v., calling attention to the fact 

that if we admire people, we unconsciously trj 

to be like them, especially if they are considered 

great. But Christ first took upon himself the 

likeness of men, suffering just like we do, and 

bearing our poverty with all our other ills, so 

that he might sympathize with us. There are 

many ways in which we may be like him, given 

in the scripture, and Mrs. Boole enumerated a 

great list, giving the chapter and verse for each 

and commenting upon them. 

The subject was treated in an impressive 

spiritual way, and carried the closest attentio.a 

of the audience from start to finish. We all felt 

the benefit and went away feeling that the Holy 

Spirit was surely with us during the service and 

we would reap great benefit from the discourse. 

Saturday evening masterly addresses were 

made by Mrs. Lillian M. Mitchner, Mrs. Florence 

E. Atkins, and Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis. 

Two splendid symposiums were conducted on 

Monday, and the resolutions were carefully considered, 

amended and passed. These resolutions 

were really a declaration of principles which included 

not only in memoriam to Mrs. Stevens, 

but our unalterable stand for total abstinence 

for the individual. National and State Prohibition 

for the State and Nation, for a living 

wage, against governmental acceptance of a 

revenue from taxing alcoholic drink and tobacco, 

for uuniversal peace, and of sympathy with our 

sisters in other lands, who are suffering from 

the ravages of war. 

Monday evening's session was devoted to the 

work of the World's W. C. T. U., of which Rosalind, 

Countess of Carlisle, is president; Mrs. L 

M. N. Stevens was the vice-president and Miss 

Anna A. Gordon and Miss Agnes E. Slack are 

honorary secretaries, and Mrs. Mary E. Sanderson, 

Canada, is treasurer. 

Miss Gordon also presided at this meeting and 

Mrs. Margaret B. Deming, of India, made a 

splendid address on "Temperance in nonJChristian' 

Lands," and Miss Ellen M. Stone of Macedonia, 

spoke on "Prohibition Victories Amonj 

the Nations." Both addresses were, full ot new 

ideas and intensely interesting. 

m the morning of Tuesday, after devotional exercises 

and many silent prayers for guidance, the 

convention received the report of the Credential 

pommittee and proceededj to the election of 

officers. 

Many feared that this would be a lengthy affair, 

but on the nominating ballot, Miss Anna A 

Gordon received such a vast majority, 459 votes, 

that her election was made unanimous, ,by the 

rising vote of the whole convention. Earlier in 

the convention, it had been decided that the vicepresident 

and the assistant recording secretary 

should be elected iby ballot, the same as the other 

officers. Mrs. Boole received 166 votes on he 

nominating ballot for president. 

It was moved and carried that the election of 

vice-president should be deferred until after the 

election of the other officers. 

All the other officers were re-elected by a vast 

majority and then the election of vice-president 

took place. Mrs. Boole received such a large 

majority vote on the nominating ballot, that she 

was declared elected after the whole convention 

rose to their feet to confirm it. It was the mosi 

unanimous action all around that we ever witnessed 

at a national convention. 

When Miss Gordon was elected, her brother 

from Columbus, Georgia, was in the convention 

with his two daughters. He presented his sister, 

the newly elected president, with an armful of 

beautiful crysanthemums, and in a choking voie'3 

full of feeling, expressed his appreciation of her 

worth and the honor he felt paid to her. 

Miss Elizabeth Gordon was also presented the 

next morning to the convention. Miss Gordon 

expressing her belief that she was the best sister 

in the world. 

Mrs. Gertrude Stevens Leavitt, daughter of our 

promoted chieftain, also presented beautiful 

flowers from her sixteen-year-old son to Miss 

Gordon. As the flowers came, armful following 

armful. Miss Gorden requested that they all be 

sent to the hospital, to cheer and comfort the 

sick of the city. 

All the convention joined in singing "Praise 

God from Whom All Blessings Flow." 

When Mrs. Boole was brought to the platform, 

Miss Gordon hastened to receive her and thanlsed 

the convention for giving such a tower ot 

strength to the Official Board. Mrs. Boole is 

still president of New York State for the coming 

year at least. She would be sadly missed 

if she should decide to give it up, but other officers 

are also State Presidents. 

As the time of the convention was unavoidably 

shortened, it was decided that the superintendent 

should not give their regular reports before th" 

convention, but that they be published in the 

minutes as usual and Tuesday evening was given 

to the Board to use as they thought best. They 

divided into five groups; the first group describing 

the relation of "The Woman's Christian 

Temperance Union and the Home;" the second 

group, "The Woman's Christian Temperance 

Union and the Schools;" the third, "The W. C. T. 

U. and the Public;" the fourth, "The W. C. T. 

U. and the Church;" the fifth, "The W. T. C. U. 

and the Government." It was a very helpful 

evening. 

Wednesday morning another great symposium 

was held by the lecturers and department banners 

were presented. 

Wednesday afternoon the reports of etandini; 

committees were heard. 

It was decided to continue the work for an 

Anti-Polygamy Amendment to the National Constitution. 

The convention was closed as usual, by clasping 

hands, and singing "God be with you till we 

meet again," and repeating together the Aaronic 

benediction, and the deliberations of the greatest 

Xational Convention of the W. C. T. U. passed 

into practical work of the membership during the 

coming year. H-\RRIET S. PRITCHARD.

6 " ^ THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

LETTERS FROM MISSIONARIES those who belleve in Christ differ but it. Brethren pray for us 

_ , .. ,».,.. little the world over. All have sor- and the God of peace, that broueht 

Translation of An Arabic Letter From family and urged upon them the ac- rows, all have joys; but "Christ is all again from the dead our Lord Jesus 

Rev. A. J. McFarland. ceptance of 'Christ from the heart. and in all." He will lighten the sor- that great Shepherd of the sheen' 

Mersme, November 16th, 1914. What a joy it is to see this triumph ôws and brighten the joys. "Cast through the blood of the everlastlne 

On account of the war, there is an of faith amid such surroundings! thy burden upon the Lord, and He covenant, make you perfect in everv 

order forbidding the use of the Eng- Also, allow me to correct a slight gnall sustain thee;" "He will rest In good work to do his will workine in 

hsh language. For this reason 1 am error in a note on Miss Evangeline His love. He will joy over thee with you that which is well-pleasing in his 

compelled to write to you in the Ara- Metheny's letter in the last Chris- singing." "Let the heart of them re- sight, through Jesus Christ- to whom 

^^'^- tian Nation. Julia, the daughter of joice that seek the Lord." be glory for ever and ever.' Amen" 

We are all well, but the inhabitants Katrina, is said to be the widow of an -^g think every day of the great 

are disturbed; and many are idle, Armenian preacher. Her husband ôrk of evangelization yet to be done Have you subscribed for 

without work. The poor are in great was a Protestant pastor massacred in i^ China, and wonder how, and when 

"Olive Trees" 

distress. The cotton crop is good, 1909, but he was a Syrian of Messo- jt -^m i,e accomplished. Our hearts Twelve months for $1. 

but there are no buyers. The fac- potamia, not an Armenian. 

are sad because of the unsaved mil- Give your subscription to congregatories 

have .shut down and all trades To trace back the lineage ol this ijong jq your great land. "The har- tional Agent or send to (| 

are languishing. Julia in another line, she was the vest truly is plenteous, but the lab^r- R. A. Blair, 4031 Locust 

We know but little about the war, grand daughter of Gurgis Kessably, ers are few." Street, Phila., Pa. 

but our Great King is able to make long a faithful servant and devoted Dear Friends; We ask you to join — ^ 

all things good. friend of the missionaries and the -^vith us that together we may "Pray LETTER PROM REV. J. S. STEW- 

I held Communion in Mersine and mission. Her father''S name being the Lord of the harvest, that He will j\rt 

Adana, and eight (8) new members Bonlus, she was generally known as send forth laborers into His harvest." „ t o o^ \ -^ „ 

.. J _ . , , . , , . . J ^ ,.„ , Kev. J. a. btewart writes from 

united; five m Mersine, three m Ada- Julia Bonlus. And if, in answer to your prayers, and ^ . ^. ridtfv 

na. Next Sabbath I expect to hold She was brought up in the school ours, the call should come personally ^^^^^^^ ^^'^^^ °^te of November 13, 

Communion in Tarsus. 

of Miss Sterrett in iMersine, by whom to all, or any of you, will you not •'^^'*- 

The schools are going on, none of she was doubtless brought to Christ, hasten, in the name of Jesus Christ, "For some days we have not been 

our teachers have been drafted into she completed her studies in the La- your Savior and ours, to give the allowed to send letters written in 

the army. Last month the Govern- takia girls' school, where I have un- knowledge of salvation to as many as English or sealed. Just now I have 

ment sent notice to us, that every derstood Miss Wylie took a deep in- you can We send our missionaries received notice of my appointment as 

school must take out a new permit, terest in her. She united with the to you, and are glad to do so; but 

Turkish must be taught as well as church in Mersine, under the pastor- .^g are persuaded more and more ôîsular Agent, and I am allowed to 

Arabic, and Moslem pupils must not ate of Dr. David Metheny. 

that if China is to be evangelized, ^'^^'^ letters sealed. I have already 

be compelled to attend religious ser- One of the most thrilling stories ot and the multitudes saved for the received the archives of the British 

vices or to take religious studies. If missionary courage is connected with Lord Jesus Christ, those in China, and Prench Consulates and today 

these regulations are not complied her removal from 'Mersine to 'Latakia, who have already become 'Christians, j^^^^g ^ telegram to take over the 

with before December, the schools when traveling on a French Messa- niust be more and more baptized with ... ,. ^r , 

• „ ,. , ^ , ..I. r, * Tur .• ^ --r- -nrino . . , ,. „, ,., ,,. Italian. We have not seen any war, 

will be closed by the Government. We gene Maratime steamer. Miss WiUia the spirit ot evangelism. Of old, the 

will see! 

A. Dodds rescued her in a remarkable disciples of Jesus "went every where '^'^t we are pretty tightly bottled up. 

Today we had word from our Am- manner from officers of the steamer, preaching the word . and Tlie Edgars had about decided to 

bassador, Morganthau, that he is do- who had skilfully drawn her in their the Lord added to them day by day leave for Larnaca last week and Miss 

ing his best to have rescinded the or- net and already counted on her as those that were saved." May the la- Mearns also, but Mr. Edgar took the 

der prohibiting the use ot English in their prey. Miss Dodds, with heaven- borers in China be thus increased, gjjâiipox He has mild form of it 

correspondence. We hope that he born heroism, descended upon them and a great harvest of souls be gath- j • j 

will be successful. 

and rescued the lamb out of the very ered into the kingdom of our Lord ^'^^ ^^^^ ^^^^'" ^® waiting on him he- 

Please send word to my mother, mouths of the lions, and kept her safe Jesus Christ. In the great work you cause she was exposed to it at ths 

iMrs. M. J. McFarland, Bellecenter, O., in her own state room, until they -nrill have our prayers and our help, same time he was. Mrs. Edgar and 

that we are well and safe. AH send were ready to land in Latakia. It is You also have the promise of God. the children are at the Girls' school. 

salaams. We have received $3,500 interesting to observe through how "Behold, these shall come from far; Last week the French Friars and Confrom 

the Standard Oil Co., and they many hands Julia has passed in being and, lo, these from the north and g^j Vitalie and his brother and the 

have given us a good rate of exchange prepared for the important work she from the west; and these from the . . ^ „ . j !• - 

(£.T. £ $4,39 1-2). 

has done and in which she is still land of Sinim." 

A. J. iMcFARLAND. engaged, that she might become a ves- "Now may our God and Father him- arrested and told they were to be sent 

S. A. S. MetheLy, Treasurer. sel meet for the Master's use. self, and our Lord Jesus Christ, make to Allepo as hostages, but orders 

December 21st, 1914. ' R. J. D. you to increase and abound in love were received to release them. The 

• °^^ toward another, and toward all yitalies and the Friars and nuns all 

MISSIONARY NOTES FROM REV. TO THE NEW iR. P. CONGREGA- men, even as we also do toward you. 

R J. DODDS. TION AT LO TING, CHINA. And we beseech you to know them ^^""^ *° ^^^"^ ^he country but cannot 

Walden, N. Y., Dec. 18, 1914. Brooklyn, U. S. A., Dec. 13, 1914. that labor among you, and are over ^^t permission. Very probably the 

' ' . T M F l d "^^^ pastor and members of the yo^ j^ the 'Lord, and admonish you; Edgars could not get away either. 

n Oct. 1 , ev. . . c ar an , ^^^^^ church of the Covenanters, in and to esteem them exceeding highly Miss Wylie and all the rest are well. 

Of Mersine, wrote me of the death of ^^^^^,^^_ ^_ g A., to all our Brothers j^ love for their work's sake. Be at gê is able to read the Scriptures to 

Hanna Sitto, the oldest member, as I and Sisters in Lo Ting, China: "Grace peace among yourselves. And we ex- ^ . . 

recollect, of the Mission Congregation to you and peace from God our Path- bort you, brethren, admonish the dis- ° _ ^ ®^® ^^ ' 

in Tarsus As I have seen no refer- er and the Lord Jesus Christ." orderly, encourage the faint-hearted, ^^^ J^^t living day by day, ignornant 

, , . f th ub '^'^ rejoice greatly in you all, and support the weak, be long-suffering to- °t what is going on, or may take place 

ence to the event m any o e pu - .^ ^^^^ ^^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ .^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ render unto in future. We pity you people who 

lished letters 'Of the missionaries, I furtherance of the gospel of Jesus any one evil for evil; but always foi- liave to wade through the dailies each 

take it on me to send on this notice. Christ in China. We love you all, and lowing after that which is good, one morning and evening to find what is 

His connection with the church in count you as dear friends, in Christ, toward another, and toward all. Re- going on. We do not know whether 

Tarsus dates back to the early days though we have never seen you face joioe always; pray without ceasing; ^âtters will be settled right this time 

of the work of Dr. David Metheny in to face. 

in everything give thanks; for this is 

that city. 

We are deeply interested in your the will of God in Christ Jesus to you- ""^ "°^' °^'^ « ^^ certain tnat tney 

For a time after the Doctor, Doctor welfare, and pray that you may be ward. Quench not the Spirit; will be so settled in the future. We 

John Peoples, I suppose, had assured kept by the power and grace of God, Prove all things; hold fast that which get very few papers or letters fron^ 

him there was no hope of his recov- and prospered, in all things, accord- is good; abstain from every form of the U. S. or anywhere else. Begging" 

ery he was sorely burdened with a ing to His will. 

evil. And the God of peace himself a constant interest in your nrayers 

sense of sin, but betore the close light You will, no doubt, have trials, dis- sanctify you wholly; and may your and that God's blessing may rest 

broke on him and his last words appointments, and sorrows. You will spirit and soul and body be preserved upon His own work, I remain, yours 

were- "Into thy hands, O Christ, I also have your joys. The Christian entire, without blame at the coming sincerely, J. S. STEWART, 

commend my spirit " He expressed lite will be much the same with you of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is S. A. S. Metheny, Treas, 

-reat copcern for the welfare of his as it is with ua, The experiences of he that calleth you, who also will do December 22. 1914. _




By Rev. P. P. Reade. 

Lesson 3. January 17. 

"THE CALL OF GIDEON." 

Judges 6:11-40. Commit verses 14-16. 

Golden Text: Blessed is the man whom thou 

choosest.—Psalm 65:4. 

Daily Readings. 

Monday, 11. Judges 6:11-24. 

Tuesday, 12. Judges 6:25-40. 

Wednesday, 13. Judges 6:1-10. 

Thursday, 14. Exodus 3:1-10. 

Friday, 15. Isaiah 6:1-13. 

Saturday, 16. Acts 22:1-15. 

Sabbath, 17. 2 Tim. 1:1-14. 


136:l-,2, 9-12 No. 373. 

44:10-12 No. 120. 

78:22-26 No. 207. 

103:5-8 'No. 275. 

Comments. 

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY. Verse 11.— 

"There came an angel." It should be rendered, 

"the angel of the Lord came." The phrase is 

used nearly sixty times to designate the Angel 

of God's presence. The Angel always delivers a 

message as if God Himself were the speaker, and 

not with the introductory "Thus saith the Lord," 

which the prophets employed. "An oak." Heb. 

"the oak;" for, from that day it became a noted 

landmark. "Ophrah.," A city of Manassah about 

six miles west of Shechem, to be distinguished 

from a city of the same name in Benjamin. Josh. 

17:2. 

Verse 12.—"The 'Lord is with thee." A common 

form of salutation (Ruth 2:4); but sometimes, 

as here, an assertion containing a promise. 

Comp. Lu. 1:28. 

Verse 13.—"Oh my Lord." Gideon first addresses 

the angel with a title equivalent to "sir;" 

but when he understands the real nature of his 

visitor he gives him the name usually applied 

to God, V. 15 (R. v.), V. 22. "Why is all this befallen 

us" The question shows want of reflection. 

These chastisements were a proof that God 

still had an interest in His people. See Ps. 

32:3, 5. 

Verse 14.—"Looked upon him." Literally, 

"turned towards him." A phrase denoting favor. 

Ps. 25:16. "Have not I sent thee" The interrogative 

lends, strength to the affirmation, and the 

sending implies a valid commission. Comp. ch. 

4:14; 5:30; Is. 61:1; Lu. 10:3. 

Verse 15.—"Wherewith shall I save Israel" 

From a sense of humility he excuses himself. Ex. 

3:1L 

Verse 16.—"I will be with thee." The same answer 

as that given to Moses. Ex. 3:12. Comp. 

2 Cor. 4:7. 

Verse 17.—"Show me a sign." The rarity of 

revelations in such a period of general corruption 

makes Gideon desirous of convincing proof. 

Being a reasonable request it is graciously granted. 

Verse 18.—"My present." Used generally, although 

not exclusively, of the meat offering. The 

double sense of the word accords with the doubt 

in Gideon's mind as to whether his visitor is God 

or man 

Verse 19.—"An ephab." The amount commonly 

used for one baking but, of course, much more 

than one person could eat at a meal. 

Verse 20.—"Upon the rock," which would serve 

for an altar. Ch. 13:19, 20. "Pour out the broth." 

Libations were a very ancient form of offering. 

Gen. 35:14. The pouring out would also make 

thp miracle ot the consuming fire more apparent. 

Verse 21.—"The staff." The angel appeared 

as a traveller. "Rose up fire." Comp. Lev. 9:24; 

1 Kings 18:24, 38. 

Verse 22.—"Alas, 0 Lord God." See Gen. 32: 

30 where, as well as here, the notion clearly aopears 

that it was death for mortal man to behold 

God. 

fort not often ever be now we from Josh. when sarily PXPOSITORY. 

Verse One gnmething sav. rise on helned Jabin makes tbe 22:28. for might the 24.—"Gideon long and history a sacrifice and them.. lower new a nor adhere think "Unto like man the start,—turn was far." level The But religion, but power that forget to this built put Oppression. 

no; seem Increasing the Israel, day," of into for and yet only so over his monument altar." a writing. much peace being i. time "the chariots, One prosperity e., new Not better there tide and delivered who leaf rather. neces 

would may time com 

does had than as so 

a contending for something higher. Israel lost 

sight of its mission and destiny and so, feeling 

no need of faith, permitted it to decay. Then 

followed naturally loss of vigor and alertness; and 

soon the Israelites who, during their wilderness 

wanderings were more than a match for the Midianites, 

fall an easy prey to the Arab hordes. 

Today we may read a lesson from Israel's history. 

Today is it true that through want of 

alertness "guerilla troops of naturalism" and the 

hordes of science falsely so-called are sweeping 

the region of faith. In periodicals and from platforms 

we hear the irresponsible talk; and so 

strong is the invasion that it well-nigh seems as 

though earnest people of God are forced to betake 

themselves to the caves of the mountains, 

while this modern barbarism reaps the harvests 

in the rich plains of the land. 

"Son, Remember." 

Israel, in its extremity, turns to Jehovah. The 

Master told of a certain rich man who did that 

very thing, but it was then too late. However, it 

is not yet too late for these people. Jehovah 

sends a prophet to them who reminds them of 

former blessings somewhat as Abraham, in the 

story, calls upon Dives to remember. But there 

is a note of hope in this man's voice, for Israel 

is not past redemption as yet. The answer to 

prayer lies very near to him who cries for salvation, 

and the answer came to this people just 

as soon as their wills were bent towards a better 

life. 

The Call. 

Southwest from Schechem, among the hills of 

Manassah at O'phrah, lived a family that had suffered 

keenly from the Midianite. The youngest 

of the family, Gideon by name,—whose father 

was head of a Thousand and an idolater,—by reason 

of a nobler temper than most of his people, 

felt keenly the sense of injury, and, no doubt, 

was already pondering deeply the causes for 

Israel's reverses. As he threshes out the wheat 

in secret a stranger accosts tliis future deliverer 

of Israel who looks "every inch a king." At the 

greeting, "Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man 

of valor," he can only wonder and question inwardly; 

for if God is with him and Israel,—and 

his life is bound up in that of his people,—why 

are che tribes harassed and spoiled by enemies 

Gideon makes the nation's plight a personal affair. 

Well for us if we can grasp this principle 

and be likewise desirous of salvation for our 

land in order that our personal hope may be to 

us worth the having. Then, perhaps, like Gideon, 

we shall hear the call, "Go in this thy might 

and save Israel;" and no matter how poor and 

insignificant our lives seem in our own sight, 

we shall be encouraged by the assurance, "Surely 

I will be with thee." 

"I will sup with thee." 

Great peace has come to this man as a result 

ot a spiritual meal and its accompaniments. He 

had demanded a sign and received it,—divine 

flre went out of the rock at the touch of the 

stranger's staff. 

And Gideon, like Isaiah, feels that he is undone: 

for he has seen, face to face, the Angel ot 

the Presence. But the reassuring words, "Peace 

be unto thee," set his mind at rest and he builds 

the altar. Jehovah-shalom, as a memorial of the 

event. He has let the iChrist into his heart and 

life,—they have supped together, and Gideon, justifled 

by his faith, has peace with God. Would 

that those who seek to risht the ills of our time 

would bring such an offering,—would present 

their bodies as a living sacrifice unto God, before 

embarking upon the sea of poIiUcal reform Would 

that men would admit the Christ into their hearts, 

would sup with Him, would acquire His peace, 

ere they attempt to alleviate the ills of a restless 

world. , „ J -.-u 

"What agreement hath a temple of God with 

idols" ^ ^ . ^ 

Having built his altar and entered into covenant 

with Jehovah Gideon, in a sudden flash of 

prophetic insight, sees what first to do. In his 

own bas I


FOR JANUARY 17. 


Make Bold Beginnings. 1 Tim. 

1:18-19; 4:12. (A younger member's 

meeting.) 

Psalms; 149:1-4, No. 401; 110:1-4, 

No. 305; 90:13-17, No. 245; 144:7-10, 


you will soon find that religion is 

any way that will be a sin against 

most practical. It will insist on you 

No. 388; 7:10-13, No. 189; 33:1-4, No. being "an example." It will insist 

God. The garden of Gethsemane 

79. 

that you carry your new faith into bears witness that the right way BI'LLINGS, OKLAHOMA. 

Mr. J. W. Young spent the threshing 

season in North Dakota with his 

'Parallels: Eocl. 11:9; 12:1; Ps. your business and home. Your words may not be easy. The only sufficient 

incentive to the best work is 

110:3; 144:12; 2 Tim. 2:22; 1 Tim. and behavior must be different. Your 

1:5; 2 Tim. 2:3; Titus, 2:7-8; 2 Peter, conception of love, faith, and purity 

son John and family, returning home 

a love for God. 

5:3; Phil. 3:17; Rom. 12:9-10. will change. 

the last of September. Mr. S. J. Caskey 

visited his mother and family in 

When Paul writes to Timothy, "Let Religion has built hospitals, asylums, 

and almshouses and has organuel 

did not say he would begin to 

2. By persistent prayer. Sam 

no man despise thy youth," two 

Kansas City this fall. Mrs. Katie Favorite 

and babe, of Sapulpa, Okla., 

things steem to be implied—a tendency 

to despise youth and reasons .man or organization has dared to igized 

an army of 'Christians that no pray for the erring people. He 

said he would not cease. He had visited Mrs. Favorite's parents, Mr. 

why youth should not be despised. nore. The Church is not a band of 

Timothy, particularly, needed advice. dreamy visionaries, but is a force of been praying before and the failanures of the past were not going 

Mrs. M. Chestnut, a month this 

He was a young man of infirm health wonderful power when once aroused. 

fall. Mr. Matthew Chestnut, Jr., and 

family have moved into Billings. We 

and of a shrinking, sensitive nature. 3. Noble. 

to make him stop. He had less 

He was going into a very arduous Nothing has ever produced a type 

are glad to have them with us again 

encouragement to pray but more 

work.' Bpliesus was a very worldly of nobility as high as that produced 

after their long absence from our congregation. 

Mr. and Mrs. George Young 

commercial port, where temptation of by Christianity. Por love of country, 

need. "Men ought always to pray 

and not to faint." Yes, and they of Eskridge, Kans., visited their many 

every sort was rife and where it home and friends, men will die in the 

would be most difficult to make any trenches, but Christians will give up need to pray in order not to faint. 

relatives here a short time this fall. 

spiritual impact. No wonder Timothy 

felt that he was not the man to love of 'Christ and souls will gladly 

Okla., has returned to her home after 

country, home and friends and for 

Miss iMary Chestnut, of Sapulpa, 

Samuel had some promises on 

which to set his trust for final 

carry on Paul's work. "I have had sacrifice themselves for the unlovely 

a two weeks' visit here with her parents, 

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Chestnut. 

no experience in life. I am only a and hateful; not for honor of homeland 

or self, but for love of God. to become according to God's Mr. John W. Young was our delegate 

success. He knew that Israel was 

youth," but Paul replies, "Do not 

think about your age. Endure hardness 

as a good soldier of -Jesus that we say, "I want to be noble and 

accompanied him. Mr. Roy Craig re 

But Christianity does not mean promises, and he knew that often to Presbytery this fall. Mrs. Young 

before the nation had been rescued 

from sin. He might not gain 

Christ. Fight the good fight of faith. true like Jesus Christ; I want to be 

turned from Duquoin, Kans., where he 

Be thou an example to them that believe. 

Start immediately and make a faith, purity." It does mean that we all that he might desire but he here. The Rev. J. W. Dill, of Sterl 

an example in speech, behavior, love, 

has been farming, to spend the winter 

bold beginning. Neglect not the gift give ourselves to the guidance and might win and make strong some ing, Kan., and Rev. W. W. Carithers, 

that is in thee." 

control of Him who is all this. We faithful ones to prepare for the of Apache, Okla., were here Nov. 6 to 

If. only every one, no matter what surrender all to Christ. 

ordain and install our new pastor. 

future. He had that success. Behind 

Saul and a faithless people 

his experience or age, in our Young 

People's Societies would take Paul's Prayer Meeting Topic were David and a faithful few. 

advice! If they would only begin to 

take their part in the spiritual work 

(The Topic for January 20 was Without Samuel they might have 

of the Young People's Society and 

printed last week Instead of this been lost too. 

the congregation! In the light of the 

life of Paul and Timothy, how cowardly 

sounds the oft repeated excuse, 

" I bave had no experience, I am 

afraid. I have done my share. I can't 

do it." Does that sound like tho 

speaoh of a true soldier Many 

beardless youths are fightingvaliantly 

in Europe for their Lords of Death 

and War. How about our duty to 

our Lord of Life and Peace At the 

beginning of the New Year will we 

not resolve to make a bold beginning 

in taking part in the meetings, in giving 

our money until it becomes sacrifice, 

in personal work for our unsaved Some such idea was in the mind of 

friends 

one of our theological professors 

Newton H. Marshall says there are when he said with regard to an 

three things which every young person 

demands in their religion. Their 

interest in evangelism that what 

religion must be real, practical, and workers need is not first a passion 

noble. 

1. ReaL 

Does religion in others seem, at 

times, to be a sham Men may profess 

much, when at heart and in business 

they are dishonest and mean. 

You say, "I do not care tor any religion 

like that," but Paul replie-i 

"Be thou an examp'e to them that 

believe, in speech, in behavior, in 

love, in faith, in purity." Tbat is a 

good place to begin. No matter what 

others do, be thou an example. It 

is not always easy to play absolutely 

fair and to guard the tongue in 

sports. "Be an example in word and 

behavior" in baseball and football. 

Religion is as real as pleasure, work, 

and study, for it has to do with our 

words, behavior, and purity. 

2. Practical. 

If you really become a Christian, 

week.) 

FOR JAN. 13, 1915. 3. By faithful teaching. Samuel 

knew that God answers pray 

By Rev. George S. Coleman. 

Cultivating Men.—I. Sam. 12: ers in most cases through human 

23. 

instruments. He was prepared to 

Psalms.—4:li5; 34:1-2, 5; 66: be an instrument in the hand of 

12-14; 119, part 6:4-5; 122:5-6; God. His teaching by itself he 

130:3-5. 

1. For God. Samuel was cultivating 

men for God. "God forbid," 

says he, "that I should sin 

against the Lord" in ceasing to 

work for the salvati'on of men. 

will be important in our eyes as 

a possible member of the Church 

which is Christ's body. If we undertake 

our work lest we sin 

against God we will not be in such 

danger of carrying on the work in 

knew would fail, for mere knowledge 

does not turn men; but neither 

does mere praying. If praying 

had been all that Samuel could 

offer, that would have been all 

that God would expect of him and 

might turn some and warn others. 

But if the people could be led into 

the good and right way, then all 

blessings would be assured as well 

as punishments be averted. Samuel 

is a good example for us to 

follow in cultivating men.. 

Rev. J. iM. Rutherford. The weather 

was pleasant and practically every 

one was out. Communion was observed 

the following Sabbath. Mr. Rutherford 

was assisted by the two ministers. 

The congregation and a number o£ 

their friends gathered in the home of 

our new pastor, Nov. 13th, to welcome 

him and his bride to our midst. Mrs. 

Rutherford has come from Ireland to 

be a helpmeet to our pastor in his 

work on this side of the sea. We 

welcome her here and exipect her to 

bring us new thoughts and .aspirations. 

The well known breadth and charity 

of the people of the middle west 

is a result of the gathering here of 

people from all parts of the country. 

the teaching would come from We learn from all. 

some other person; but when Samuel 

could both pray and teach lie 

Mr. Carithers gave two instructive 

talks to our Billings school on cigarette 

smoking while here. 

was expected to use both talents 

and not wrap either of them in 



for souls but a passion for God. napkin of omission. Samuel told 

That will lead to a right longing the people that he would teach partment of the Christian Nation, and 

for the saving of men. Let us them the good and right way. The we must be first convinced that an 

first see God as did Isaiah or Paul; people wanted Samuel to pray that advertiser Is worthy of confidence 

then we will be sent out to men as they should not die. They feared and patronage before his order is ac 


God sent out His own Son. Then the punishment of their sins. Samuel 

feared their continuance in derstandings, but for a subscriber 


when we go it will be with Isaiah's 

vision of Holiness, and we will not their sins and he was going to the whose account Is kept paid up we will 

degrade our message. Then u bottom of the trouble by working gladly render any reasonable service 

will be with Paul's vision of the against the sins. If the sins weic In his dealings with advertisers In 

union of Christ with those who 

this paper. Since 1911, Investment 

to be continued, then punishment 


belong to Him and every sinner would be a mercy, for it at least 

'leen debarred.


A MMILY PAPER. 

N o t e s 

***Rev. Samuel Edgar, of Latakia, 

' Syria, we note from a letter written 

on November 13, had a mild attack of 

smallpox. 

***M. Henry R. Richards, whose 

. letter from Turkey appeared last 

week, has been for many years a British 

resident ot Mersine, writes Rev. 

R. J. Dodds. 

***>Mrs. Rev. M. M. Pearce, Philadelphia, 

was called to Beaver Falls, Pa., 

1 on Dec. 22, by the serious illness of 

her father. 

***Dr. S. A. S. 'Metheny expects to 

attend the Poreign Mission Conference 

at Garden City, L. I., New York, 

on January 13 and 11. 

***]Vir. David Love and daughter, 

***William J. Beattie, a deacon in All the enemies of the Jews gather ***The letter from the Brooklyn 

the Coldenham congregation, N. Y., together north of where Gideon lives, congregation to the new R. P- congregation 

in China, published elsewhere, 

entered the heavenly rest December in this valley ot Jezreel. God has filled 

1st at 10.30 a. m. Besides a brother Gideon with his Spirit, and Gideon was prepared, or rather is a copy of 

and three sisters, he leaves an only blows a trumpet and summons the a letter prepared and sent to our Covenanter 

friends in China. It was sug 

daughter. Miss Bertha Beattie, to Jews to him. Then he sends messen 

after others. A great large army gested in a sermon about the time 

mourn his loss. He was a man regerspected 

and beloved, an uncompromising 

Covenanter, a man of faith.—R. lor God and their homes. They have congregation in Lo Ting. Nothing 

of Jews gather around Gideon to fight they heard of the organization of the 

J. D. 

turned back again to God. 

was done for a while, but on Sabbath, 



has been true to God. 

One day Gideon has been threshing 

wheat in this winepress instead of on 

a hill tO]), because the enemies of the 

Jews have been robbing and plundering 

them again, and if they saw Gideon 

threshing they would 'come and 

steal his wheat. They cannot see 

what he is doing here in the winepress. 

Gideon gets tired and stretches 

Mrs. Evelyn Connor, of Washington, 

out under this oak tree to rest. This 

Iowa, are visiting at the home of Mr. 

stick is he. Gideon is a great tall, 

R. L. Orr, Greeley, Colorado. 

broad-shouldered, handsome j'oang 

***Mrs. Garrett, who has been visiting 

her daughter, Mrs. Rev. R. A. work. And then he is so. good his 

man, the kind who delight in hard 

Blair, Philadelphia, has returned home face is beautiful to look in. 

as Mr. Garrett was severely hurt by a As Gideon rests a stranger comes 

fall on the icy sidewalk at Cleveland, up to him-. It is really an angel of 

Ohio. 

the Lord, and he says to Gideon, "The 

***Mrs. Mary Emma (Patterson) Lord is with thee, thou mi^tv man of 

Lowry., widow of Mr. S. O. Wylie Lowry, 

of McKeesport, Pa., died at OnLord, if the 'Lord be with us, 

valor." Gideon answers, "Oh, my 

why 

Just a few days before the battle, Dec. 13, the letter was read to the 

Gideon is afraid maybe God did not congregation in Brooklyn, and was 

really mean for him to gether tbis signed by all the members and friends 

army and fight to save Israel. He present at the services, thirty-five in 

says to God, "If thou wilt save Israel all. The pastor. Dr. R. C. Montgomery, 

was asked to send a copy for pub 

by my hand, I will put a fleeceof wool 

on the floortonight, and if the dew lication. 

be on the fleeceonly in the morning 

and all the ground be dry, then I will 

be sure you will save Israel.'" At night 


he puts this piece of fleece on the floor 

harins no publUhing house ofitM own. itM 

and goes to bed. In the morning he 


wrings a bowl full of water from the 

Catechisms, Lessou Helps, Church and Sabbath 

School Supplies of every description t« 

fleece, but there is no dew elsewhere. 

The next night he asks God that the Wi'dicrspooo Cbe presbpterian Publication Board orsaront. of 

fleece have no dew on it, but everything 

else be covered with dew. 

B1(U., Philadelphia 

Depositories 

In 

the morning the fleece is dry and the 

ground covered with dew. Gideon is 

satisfied that God has chosen him to 

save Israel. 

What is our Golden Text, Elmer 

THOUSANDSGOVERNMENT JOBS GIVEN 

to Men and Women. .$65 00 to $150.00 month. 

Write tor list. FranklinInstitute, DBDt 085. Rochester, N. V 


"Blessed is the man whom thou choosest." 

God SELMA, blessed ALABAMA. 

Gideon. And any Isthebest. AU grocers sell It. UJIUl Ul 

In use for fifty years Is proof that 1* Qflflt tW 

boy The or girl "war who in tries Europe," hard to tbe love "low and Free Samvles Mailed q, • 

tario, California, on Monday, December 

14, 1914. They were married in evil has oome to the Jews. Now God These en of God are to the do chief big things topics for of him discus 

too, IDhotesalm Oruggimta .Clothes 

then is all this befallen us" So much price serve God of cotton," as Gideon the did, "bole will be wevil." chos 

ADAn PFRorvri &co!>treaK 

1871. 

has been looking over the Jews for sion and will in this be blessed part of as the Gideon country. was. The 233 North Saeond St., PhlladelphI 

***Elder J. E. Wilson, of Sparta, 111., one to send to bring them back to 'bole Montclair, wevil, cut N. J. the cotton; the "war 

has been confined to his bed since October, 

with a severe attack of pneumies, 

and he has seen that Gideon poor farmer was hit in two places. 

him and to save them from their ene 

people" cut the price. And so the \VHat 13c Will D o 

monia, complicated by other matters. was a good and true boy and has 

Thelittle matter of ISc in stamps will brin^ you the Pathflnderfor 

13weeksontrial. ThePathflnderisanillustrated 

The mission schools, especially in the 

He is convalescent but it will be several 

weeks before he can return to busi 

and obeys him, so he has chosen Gid 

grown up into a good man who loves "black belt," are feeling the effects weekly, published atthe Nation's Capital, for the Nation; now 

of these things. The slump in cotton 

ness. 

eon to do the great work of saving 

inlts 21st year ofi ncreasing- success. The paper fillsthe bill 

values has indeed affected the whole 

***Rev. J. S. Stewart, of Latakia, Israel. The angel tells Gideon, "Go 

withoutemptying the purse ;it costs butjl a year. Ifyou want 

south. The northern farmers, who 

has been appointed Consular Agent, in this thy might, and thou shalt save 

to keep posted on whatis g-oing onin the world, attheleastexpense 

of time or money, thisis your means. If you wanta pa- 

raise principally breadstuffs, find 

and has had committed to him the Israel from the hand of the Midianites: 

have not I sent thee." "Surely 

better prices for all they have to sell; 

archives ol the British and French 

perinyourhome whichis sincere, reliable, entertaining;,wholesome, 

the Pathfinder is yours, Ifyou would appreciate a pa 

it is just the reverse here. 

Consulates. The appointment confers I will be with thee." Gideon wants These things have in them a lesson 

on him the privilege of sending his to make sure the angel is from Gad, 

per which puts everything clearly, fairly, briefly—hereitis at 

for us all, and the workers here are 

letters sealed. 

so he asks him to wait till he brings 

last. Send only l5c to show thatyou migh ilike such a paper, 

constantly calling attention to these IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH 

***A Philadelphia letter says that him some food. The angel promises, 

and we will send the Pathflnderon probation 13 weeks. The 

things, and urging upon the people 

burglars broke into the Rev. F. M. and Gideon hurries away to this house, 

IScdoes notrenay us. butwearegladto USE investin New Friends. 

to see in this the hand of God. 

Wilson's home on Wednesday night, kills and cooks a kid, makes cakes 

Or send $1 for full year; money back anv time If not 

Dr. Wood Hutchinson, of New York, 

Dec. 16, while Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and broth, and brings them all back 

satisfied. Mrs. A'^dress Winslow's Pathfinder. n^^T, Soothing '"pghlngton. Syrup D-C 

the food expert, delivered one of his 

were at prayer meeting, and took to the angel. Here is the angel still interesting and instructive lectures A SPLENDID REGULATOR 

everything they had except the furniture 

and silverware. 'Mrs. Wilson's dinner, the angel tells Gideon to place the pleasure of hearing him. His lec 

waiting. But instead of eating the here, and some of our workers had PURELY VEGETABLE-NOT NARCOTIC 

diamond engagement ring, all of Mr. the food on this rock and pour out tures are interlined with just enough 

and Mrs. Wilson's extra clothing, bed the broth. Then the an^'el touches humor to keep his audience interested. 

The doctor is a strong advocate 

clothing, two suit cases, $20 in cash; 

the meat and -cakes with his staff and 

in short, everything that could be carried 

away. 

food, and as he puts it, "plenty of it," 

fire rises up out of the rock and burns 

of fresh air, exercise, good wholesome 

them all up. And the angel goes 

away. Is Gideon sure now be is God's 

***Mr. Stephen G. Williams of 

sleep with your doors and windows 

angel, May "Yes." And Gideon piles 

N A V A R R E 

Flint, and Miss Isabell Arthur were 

open, said he. "Don't be afraid of the 

up these stones in this place for an 

united in marriage at the home of the 

ghosts, and" bugs. The worst bugs 

H O T E L 

altar to God. 

bride in Holly, Michigan, on the evening 

of December 16, Rev. W. M. Robb 

find the good air, when you go to the 

are on the inside. The reason you 

7th Av. at 38th St 

Now Up On this hilltop is an altar 

to the heathen god Baal and a wooden 

pillar beside it for an idol. Joash, 

NEW YORK 

officiating. The bride is a member of 

country," said he, "is because the 

the Southfield congregation. Many 

farmers have all the bad air stopped 

Gideon's father, is the caretaker for 

CENTRE OF 

friends join in hearty congratulations. 

Up in the bedrooms." When eaking 

the altar and idol. This same night 

EVERYTHING 

—W. M. R. 

of the food values, some one asked 

God tells Gideon to take one of his 

ROOM WITH BATH, $1.50, $2.00, S2.50 

***At the home of the bride's parents, 

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Bell, 1025 

him what about soup Oh, soup is 

father's bullocks, and destroy the 

ROOMS, 2 PERSONS, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 

nothing but "water with a smell to 

heathen altar and idol, build one to 


Fourteenth street, Greeley, Col., at 

it." Until late years the doctors 

God, and sacrifice the bullock to God. 

Valuable Colnred Map of New York Gratis 

high noon, Wednesday, Dec. 16, occurred 

the marriage of Rose I. Bell this, Bnd "They wiU get mad." Gid 

did not speak out in public, partly becuase 

of modesty, and because they 

Would tbe other men of the town like 

CDGAR T, SMITH, Mctncu\ing Dir tctcr 

and Everett Bedford, Rev. P. H. Yourd eon takes ten servants, and does as 

did not know very much to tell. Now 

of the U. P. Church, officiating in the the Lord has said. Is he afraid. Ruth 

things are changing, and the world is 

Our I FREE 

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THE CHEISTIAN NATION. Vol. 61. 

Witness Bearing. 

IN CARROLL COLLEGE. 

"Waukesha, Wis., is somewhat famous 

as a health resort, and also because 

it is the seat of Carroll College 

with Vernon congregation in the 

not as a compensation for the lecttures, 

he said, but as a recognition 

neighborhood. It may be necessary that they were worth while. I am not 

for me to say that I did not go to very well used to things like that, 

Waukesha for my health, having all but bear up under them as best I can. 

of that article at Bluomingtou tuat 

The rest of my time in Wisconsin 

I could use. W 1th that out of the 

was spent in preaching for the good 

way, there remain two good and 

people of Vernon and getting acquainted 

with them. Mr. Patterson carried 

sufficient reasons for a trip to Wisconsin. 

iCarroll has had its ups and 

away a lot of affection, but they still 

have a wealth of it to lavish on some 

downs, but since its down were some 

good fellow who will hitch up with 

years ago, they may be left out of my 

them and do team work for the Kingdom. 


story. When I reached Waukesha ou 

Monday evening, a Carroll student 

met me and took me to the Fountain YOUNGSTOWK. OHIO. 

Inn. This is one of the places that 

It has been suggested that a congregation 

that is not heard from fre- 

one would like to stay, but when I 

found that Miss Fisher, a daughter of 

Rev. John Fisher, who died in York, guently is considered lifeless, but 

in 1S40, lived in Waukesha, 1 madt^ such is not the case with our congregation. 

We are not only very much 

my home with her, while I was ministering 

to the needs of Carroll. 

alive but are much too busy to do 

I found the Carroll students much 

to my liking. The school is Presbyterian 

and it does seem that the brand ing. We regret that we are obliged 

much talking about what we are do 

would stand the test under the pure to record the fact that one of onr ^k,- 

food law. There is an atmosphere of 

orthodoxy around Carroll which seems 

to be unusually clear of the bacteria 

of unbelief. President Carrier had announced 

to his students that I had a 

ever, to let them go as heavily laden 

dry subject and therefore they were with our good will and wishes as possible, 

the usual high standard of influer 

so a goodly number of us, dewhich he has set for himself. 

prepared for the worst. Perhaps that 

was one reason that they appreciated 

spite a heavy rain, and carrying with 

We want to state that if there s 

any signs of moisture in the lectures 

any young men who are seeking e 

and got in sympathy with me at the us oysters and all the necessary accompaniments, 

invaded their home on ers. trained nurses, etc., and w 

ployment, as office help, stenogra] 

start. Sometimes it talies most of a 

lecture to get as much sympathy as Tuesday evening and after a pleasant 

wish to he in the bounds of a go( 1 

hour of games and visiting, we live Covenanter congregation, th 

I had won in Carroll in five minutes. 

As far as I could judge the two 

disposed of the oysters and then bade 

are invited to correspond with tl 

hundred and some student faces before 

me each morning during the the Rambos good-bye, assuring them 

Rev. J. M. Johnston, 1023 Hawthorne 

street, Youngstown, Ohio. 

week, stayed with me to the end. that they would be twice welcome 

They had arranged to lengthen the when they come back, which we hope TOPEKA CONGREGATION. 

chapel hour hy taking five minutes may be soon. But whatever they may Mrs. Wm. Martin, of Eskridge, 

off each recitation period during the 

be they will have the best wishes of 

Kans., spent a few days in Topeka, 

day, which allowed me about thirtyfive 

minutes for an hour lecture. I their friends in Youngstown. 

among her old friends. She and her 

daughter, Miss Pearl, worshipped 

have learned to expand and contract Miss Anna Johnston made a very with us on Dec. 6. 

what I have to say according to circumstances 

and specially never to of the pastor, as she was on her way Mr. Knox Carson for his 

pleasant visit recently in the home The congregation is indebted to 

thoughtful 

run overtime. Students never offe." 

extra pay for that. President Carrier 

had arranged for three lectures, but 

after the second lecture he surprised 

me by putting the matter of a fourth 

lecture before the school. This made 

possible the regular course. 

A conference hour and an hour 

spent with Professor Rogers' class 

in Sociology, were among the interesting 

things to me. I spent the hour 

with the class in tearing the heart 

out of materialistic psychology, which 

is the condition of the ordinary texthook 

on the subject. I sometimes 

wonder how it is possible for students 

in our colleges to retain their 

faith at all after the ordinary textbook 

course. When one considO'S 

that most of the departments even in 

our church colleges are using infidel 

text-books, it is not strange that the 

Seminaries are not crowded. Perhaps 

I should have written atheistic in- 

stead of infidel, but the results are 

the same. 

When the lectures were over. President 

Carrier had a little talk with 

me about the Covenanter position anil 

donated ten dollars for my expenses, 

teemed families, that of Mr. Robt. 

Rambo, is leaving us for the old home 

at Belle Center. We eoncluded, how 

Johnston home. After the usual 

happy time with games and music, we 

were invited into the dining room, 

where we were served a most delicious 

oyster supper. This part of the 

programme was presided over by Miss 

Mabel Dickey and it was the unanimous 

opinion that in the culinary 

line Miss Dickey is second to none. 

We enjoyed the visit of these young 

people very much and hope they will 

come again. 

The Ladies' Missionary Society 

have set the third Thursday of each 

month for a sewing day and have already 

enjojyed the hospitality of Mrs. 

J. B. Crabbe and .Mrs. W. W. Dickey. 

The society also had charge for one 

week of the "Sale for the Blind," in 

one of our department stores. This is 

altogether charity work and was in 

charge of ilrs. Foster Reid, and was 

very successful. 

We are very thankful for, and proud 

of our good pastor. Rev. J. iM. Johnston. 

We certainly enjoy to the full, 

twice each Sabbath, his helpful sermons, 

and no one can know better, or 

appreciate more his faithfulness in 

both his pulpit and pastoral work than 

we. We are not exactly jealous of 

our Bearr Run brethren and are gl 1 

they realize what a blessing is ou 

but just to be on the safe side, 

have given our pastor instructio 

that hereafter, when he goes aw 

from home, he is not to quite rea 1 

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the Lordjesus Christ 

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there. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar also used Reid has taken up the work as superintendent 

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Jews of Brooklyn, 

to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. 

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N. Y. . He issues a 

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December 30, l914. A FAMILY PAPER. 11 

THE FREIGHTER. 

Continued from page 2.) 

ble in the load that he could reach, 

and so this rogue mule was likely 

to trample on the sleepers unless 

they kept their feet and hands under 

cover. 

A number of freighters frequently 

travelled together and 

they would pull their loads side by 

side, and have quite a cheery fire, 

/: , tell stories, and with 

3 play put in the even- 

.(together it was a carelat 

attracted men, and 

wucii " ".an once took it up it 

seemed to hold him, and he never 

entirely escaped the lure of this 

half gypsy existence. 

Sometimes things came in to re 

through the goods, and found 

nothing. Then he began abusing 

the marshals, found fault with 

lieve it of its monotony, for instance: 

When some young fellow 

their business and the way they 

conducted it, and all, and grew so 

wanted to stir things up at night, 

furious with the sense of his uprightness 

that he asked them why 

he would slip out after all were 

asleep, and very quietly gather up 

they did not open a barrel of 

a lot of the chain harness tfiat had 

been left lying on the ground, and 

carrying it would come close to 

the wagons, under which the men 

were sleeping; he would then begin 

jumping up and down and yelling 

"whoa, whoa," and the sleeping 

men, wakening, would have an 

idea that a wild horse was likely 

to run over them, and they would 

break out from under the wagon, 

with various bumps and bruises, 

very often carrying part of their 

bedding with them, and would run 

quite a little distance, before they 

became wakened enough to know 

:t had frightened them. 

hey would then come back, usy 

boiling over with wrath at 

one that had raised the distance; 

but he was wise enough 

drop the harness and run too 

and to come back looking as foolish 

as he could, and also ready to ing the lime kiln. I was sleeping 

the Mission, and myself were fir 

wreak his vengeance on the one some through the day, and trying 

that had stirred up the camp. 

One old freighter that I knew 

who was Scotch-Irish, when he 

cf>"ie back to the wagons carrying 

blanket, offered five dollars to 

i.tone that would tell him who 

had played the trick in order that 

10 might fight him. 

'a many cases these freighters 

:-- at some point in the caravan 

'< ;ock of whiskey, for there was 

ays danger of rattlesnakes, 

who might feel themselves to be 

in danger. 

One man who did a great deal 

of freighting for the Mission, and 

in fact was the most reliable man 

that ever brought freight in to us, 

had been suspected in earlier yeais 

of doing a considerable business 

in whiskey, and one time when he 

was bringing in a load, to some 

little shack of a store, in the 

Chickasaw Country, the U. S. Marshals 

came up to him and demanded 

that he allow them to search 

his load. He fussed and fumed a 

great deal, but had no way o: 

preventing it, and so they went 

"a stingin' lizard" which is another 

name for scorpion. His haw 

haw haws roared out leading one 

to suppose that he had taken voice 

culture in a lot with two-year old 

mules. Occasionally he would get 

sugar that he had along; that they breath enough to ejaculate "Oh, 

had searched everything else, and just an old stingin' lizard!" While 

they replied that that was all right, none of us joined in the laugh, it 

that he could go on without that, was a great relief to know that it 

but in his desire to prove himself was a laughing matter to those 

a much abused man, he broke in who understood what the effect 

the head of the sugar barrel, and 

the necks of the whiskey bottles 

were standing up out of the sugar! 

He had supposed them safely 

buried, but the jolting of the wagon 

had brought them to the surface. 

This caused his retirement 

from the public gaze for two years. 

One night this man had brought 

a load to the Mission, and was 

sitting in the shack where we were 

living. We were checking over 

the record of his load, and settling 

up for the trip. At this time 

we were burning a kiln of lime. 

ond temperance contest was a complete 

success. These contests are 

for them, we now send out a tsam, growing in interest all the time. The 

Mr. John Lee, who helped locate and the man brings back a load Knox Band and Knox Quartette added 

to the enjoyment of the occasion. 

and eats dinner at home; but the 

The Belgian Relief Committee 

trails across the country, worn by 

have made their app.eal to our people, 

and we hope to respond. 

the wheels of the patient freighter, 

still mark this land, and show Mrs. Ida M. Echols and Sister 

to keep things going, and Mr. Lee 

took care of the lime kiln through that for many years it was far Shearer, both members of the congregation, 

have been on the sick list, 

the day, and in the evening, after from the rush and hurry of the 

the work was done, I would ride a incoming and outgoing train. 

horse to the kiln, which was about And as men in these later times 

three miles from the Mission, ard 

he would ride the horse back and 

sleep through the night and then 

bring the horse back for me in 

about hoop snakes and Gila monsters, 

centipedes, scorpions and rattlesnakes, 

and calculated that if 

any of these things bit us it was 

the same as having our death warrant 

signed; for we had been assured 

that those things made a 

great many men's life insurance 

due. So we were greatly startled 

when Mr. Lee said he had been 

bitten. Fortunately, he had killed 

the beast, and brought it in his 

handkerchief, and when he showed 

us what had done the harm we 

knew nothing more about what the 

result would be than he did, but 

the old freighter knew very well, 

and broke out in most boisterous 

laughter, for it was what he called 

would be. 

Mr. Lee's relations with this 

man after the incident were never 

very cordial. 

Anxiety relieved, I was soon on 

my horse, riding hard for the lirae 

kiln, but found that Mr. Lee, even 

in his anxiety, had waited after 

being bitten to fillthe kiln with 

wood, and it was all right. 

The railroads have driven the 

freighter from our bounds. Instead 

of the loads coming in from 

two to four weeks after he started 

seek to mark these trails, they will 

find it much easier to mark the 

old trails with suitable stones, than 

to measure the years of slavish 

the morning. This night, when I toil, represented by these scars. 

was about ready to start to the 

kiln, having just closed my business 


with the freighter, Mr. Lee 

^'»

12 

THE CHRISTIAN NATION. Vol. 6 

BETHLEHEM. 

By Agnes Mcllroy. 

Oh, Bethlehem, sweet Bethlehem, 

Like incense is thy name. 

Breathed thro' the ages down to us 

Its charm is still the same. 

How wondrous, wondrous was the 

gift 

That came to thee that night. 

To tlice and all the waiting world, 

God sent His promised Light. 

the high standard they had left for 

At midnight, o'er .Mount Olive's brow, their successors. The ladies served 

A star shone forth to bring 

The wise men to thee, .Uothleliem, 

To hail the new-born King, 

refreshments and a pleasant social 

hour followed. On December Srd came 

the installation services. Smiles and 

And glory touched Judea's plain. 

While angel voices told 

The story sweet to hearts today, 

As in that time of old. 

tears mingle, as we welcome new 

A Savior born, and peace on earth. 

To all mankind good will; 

Oh wondrous words with power to bid 

The troubled heart be still. 

Close to thy memory, Bethlehem, 

Our loving thoughts will cling, 

The birth-place of the Son of God, 

Where Christ was born a King. 

MORNING SUN, IOWA. 

Snow and jingling snowbells outside; 

within, Christmas bells and holly 

wreaths. Thanksgiving day a larger 

congregation gathered to hear the 

excellent sermon by our new minister. 

The next evening a reception was 

held in the church, in honor of Rev. 

H. G. Patterson and family. Representatives 

from the congregation, session, 

board of deacons. Sabbath school, 

Young People's Society, Missionary 

Society, and ilission Band gave warm 

welcome. Ministers from the other 

Morning Sun churches said things witty 

and wise; Rev. E. L. McKnight and 

Rev. S. E. Greer offered neighborly 

greetings; and Rev. R. E. Willson 

spoke eloquently of the influence ot 

former pastors upon his own life, and 

faces familiar ones pass. Two aged 

fathers in the congregation, each over 

ninety, Mr., Gavin McElhinney and Mr. 

James R. Willson, have fallen asleep 

in Jesus. 

If, in replying to advertisements 




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very largely upon advertising receipts 

for its upkeep, you will thus 

also assist us in retaining the pi. 


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copy of any or of all will be sent f ree, postage 

prepaid." 


2, Is the Constitution of the 



Life. 



of the United 

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8. The \'oice of the Ages 

'Against Instrumental 


9. Instrumental Alusic a Corruption 


Worship. 


\\'orship of God. 


12. Ten reasons Wliy I Would 



Qiurch and State. 


W . J. C O L E M A N , 



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Rule pf Life, the Basis of Law, and the one efficient 

uplifting power for a/U races of men. \A'ie desire to hear from 

and cooperate with all persons, everywhere, who are uorking 








subjects: 







it holy." 


5th. Favoring the repeal.of the Chinese Exclusion Law. 

6t'b. ,;.Opfôsing the theatre, card playing and dancing. 


obacco and all narcotics in any form. 





place in your home or office ; 






PART I. The Pastor and the Coiigrggation 

Organization for ^^ôrk. 



The Prayer-meeting—Plelps and Hindrances. 










The Pastor and the Alissionary Societies. 

PAKT II. The Pastor aud the Church Courts : 


The Reception of Aiembers. 









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