Miscellaneous

If we are quiet, we shall hear. Eccl. 9: 7. If we hear, we shall be quiet. Prov. 1: 33.

TWO MISTAKES ABOUT JESUS.

His parents thought He was present when he was absent.

Luke 2: 44. Mary thought He was absent when He was present. John

20 :15.

A friend of publicans and sinners. Luke 7: 34.

This man rcccivcth sinners and eateth with them. Luke

15:2.. Gone to be a guest with a man that & a sinner. Luke 19 :7;

Rev. 3: 20.

MOUNTAIN SCENES IN SCRIPTURE.

Gen. 22: 2. As sinners we see substitution. Ex. 17: 10. As warriors we obtain victory. Ex. 24:1-9. As worshipers in the presence of God. 1 Kings 18:42. As intercessors on behalf of others. Mark 9: 2. As privileged friends we see God’s glory. Rev. 21:10. As waiting ones we look by faith on things that are eternal.

THE WILL OF GOD IN LIFE.
Do you seek for an object in life?

Heb: 10: 7. “I come to do thy will, 0 God.”

Do you seek for food in life? * John 4:34.” My meat is to do the will of Him that

sent me.”
Do you seek for society?

Mark 3:35. “Whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” (R. V.) Do you seek for education f

Ps. 143: 10. Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my

God.”
Do you seek for pleasure?

Ps. 40: 8. “I delight to do thy will, O my God.” Do you seek for a reward?

1 John 2:17. “He that doeth the will of God abideth

forever.”
Do you seek to know the will of God?

1 Thess. 4:3. “This is the will of God, even your sanctification.”

1 Thess. 5:16-18.” Rejoic-e alway; pray without ceasing; in even-thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.” (R. V.) Do you geek assurance?

John 7:17. “If any man willeth to do His will, he

shall know of the teaching.” (R. V.)
Do you seek for poicfr in prayer?

1 John 5:14.” If we ask anything according to His

will, He heareth us.” (R. V.) Christianity in doctrine is — union with Christ. “” experience is — realization thereof.

‘; practice is — manifestation thereof. If doctrine only, it leads to antinomianism. If experience only, it leads to enthusiasm. If practice only, it leads to Pharisaism.

God revealed — in nature. Gen. 1:1.
in man. Gen. 1: 26.
in Christ. Col. 2: 9.

in nature as Creator.

in history as Providence.

in humanity as Father.

God loves us: as a mother. Isa. 66: 13.

as a father. Ps. 103:13.
as a brother. Prov. 17: 17

as a friend. Prov. 18: 24.

CHRIST THE PROPHET.

Acts 3: 22. God raised Him up.

Luke 4: 18. He was annoiuted.

John 17:8. He spake the words of God.

John 1:18. He revealed God.

Luke 24: 19. He was called a prophet.

Mark 13: 23. He foretold the future.

Rev. 3: 14. He was a faithful witness.

CHRIST THE KINO.

Ps. 2:6. God called him King. John 19: 19. Pilate called him King. Rev. 3: 21. He is now on a throne. Rev. 19:16. He appears as King. Rev. 15:3. He is King of nations. Zech. 14:9. He is King over all the earth. Heb. 1: 8. His scepter is a right scepter.

WHAT THE WORD OK GOD DOES.

1 Pet. 1: 23. By it we are born again.
1 Pet. 2:2. By it we grow.
John 15: 3. By it we are cleansed.
John 17: 17. By it we are sanctified.
;’s. 1 ID: 105. By it we get light.
Kph. G: 17. By it we are defended.
John 12:48. By it man is judged.

SPIRITUAL CALCULATION.

Acts 20: 24. “I count not my life dear unto me.”

Phil. 3:7. •’ I count all things but loss and dung.”

Phil. 3: 13. ‘-I count not to have apprehended.”

Rom. 8:18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present

time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that

shall be revealed”

Rom. 6: 11. “Reckon yourselves dead unto sin.” James 1:2.” Count it all joy when ye fall into divers

temptations.”

James 5:11. “We count them happy which endure.” Acts 5:41. The disciples counted it joy that they were

“worthy to suffer shame for His name.”

God met — Adam in the garden,

Enoch in his daily walk,
Abram under the oak,
Jacob at the brook,
Moses at the bush,
Joshua at Jericho.

Five crowns for believers: —

1. A crown of life, for endurance. James 1:12; Rev. 2:10.

2. A crown of righteousness, for the good fight of faith. 2 Tim. 4:8.

3. A crown of rejoicing, for winning souls. 1 Thess. 2:19.

4. A crown of glory, for those who edify the church, and for feeding souls. 1 Pet. 5: 4.

5. A crown of reward, for those who successfully run the race. 1 Cor. 9: 25.

DISTINGUISHING TRAITS.

Obedient Romans. Rejoicing Philippians.

Carnal Corinthians. Faithful Colossians.

Legal Galatians. Loving Thessalonians.

Heavenly-minded Ephesians. Dwarfed Hebrews.

The Lord God may lpc known, —

1. By the noise of his footsteps. 2 Sam. 15: 24.

2. By the thunder which accompanies His approach. Ex. 9:23; Job 37: 4, 5; Ps. 29:3, 9.

3. By the sound of his voice. Gen. 3: 8.

What God dors with the sins of his people. Remembers them no more. Jer. 31: 34. Covers them. Ps. 32: 1.

Removes them as far as the east is from the west. Ps. 103:12.

Casts them behind his back. Isa 38: 17.
-’Blots them out. Isa. 44: 22.

Casts them into the depths of the sea. Micah 7: 19. Pardons them. Jer 33: 8. Seeks for and cannot find them. Jer. 50:20.

A l:iiuli. Ex..’): 3 A Saviour. Luke 2:11.

The lamb. “: I The Saviour. John 4: 12.

Your Lamb.” 3:5 My Saviour. Luke 1: 47.

CHILDREN’S QUESTIONS.
Psalm 78: 3-8.

Respecting the Passover. Ex. 12:26. Redemption and Deliverance.

Respecting the feast of unleavened bread. Ex. 13:8. Separation from evil.

Respecting the redemption of the firstborn. Ex. 13:14. Consecration.

Respecting the law and testimonies. Pent. 6: 20, 21. Obedience.

Respecting the stones taken out of Jordan. Joshua 4:6. 7. Resurrection life.

CANDLES OP SCRIPTURE.

1. The en mile <>f tin- law: Conscience. Prov. 20:27; Ps.

18: 28.

2. The candle of grace: Love. Luke 15:8.

3. The candle of Testimony: Life. Matt. 5:15. Shining

for God’s glory (verse 16) in the world. Phil. 2: 15.

4. The candle extinguish,,!: Death. Job 18:6; 21: 17.

5. The candle outshone: Glory. Rev. 22: 5.

HIS SHED BLOOD.

J ustified by His blood Rom. 5: 9.

Sanctified ““” Heb. 13 :12.

Redeemed ““” Epb. 1: 7.

Forgiven “«” Matt. 26:28.

Purchased ““” Acts 20: 28.

Brought near ““” Eph. 2:13.

Peace “” Col. 1: 20.

Cleansed ““” 1 John 1: 7.

Victory “” Rev. 12: 11.

Purged ““” Heb. 9:14.

LAWS SET ASIDE.

Natural law was set aside for Joshua when the sun and

moon stood still. Josh. 10: 12. Physical law was set aside for Hezekiah when his life was

prolonged fifteen years in answer to prayer. Isa. 38:

1-6. Human law was set aside for Peter when he was released

from the dungeon. Acts 12: 6-9.

YESTERDAY TO-DAY TO-MORROW.

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and forever.”

Heb. 18:8.” For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because

our days upon earth are a shadow.” Job. 8: 9.” To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your

hearts. “Heb. 4:7.” But exhort one another daily, while it is called to-day;

lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness

of sin.” Heb. 3: 13.

“Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not, what a clay may bring forth.” Prov. 27: 1.

“Ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4: 14.

God’s first recorded utterance to man:” Thou shalt surely

die.” Gen. 2 :17. His last recorded utterance to man:” Surely I come

quickly. “Rev. 22: 20. Man’s first recorded utterance to God:” I was afraid...

I hid myself.” Gen. 3: 10. Man’s last recorded utterance to God: “Even so, come,

Lord Jesus.” Rev. 22: 20.

One’s knowledge of God may be, —

1. Speculative or theoretical; embracing one’s views

respecting His existence, perfections, and will, but without power over the heart. James 4:17.

2. Saving; controlling the heart and conduct. John

17:3.

He who denies God, subverts all religion, lie who denies Christ, subverts the gospel.

JESUS CHRIST AS MEDIATOR.

A mediator is one who comes in between two parties who are at variance, in order to reconcile them.

1. Both parties must agree to accept him. God chose Christ from the foundation of the world. 1 Peter 1: 20, 21. Do you accept him?

2. He should be the equal of both parties. Christ is both God and man.

3. He should understand the case. Christ knows God’s will and rights; and also man’s sins and wants.

4. Both parties must agree to leave the case absolutely in his hands. God has committed all power into the hands of Christ. Do you?

5. He should be desirous to bring the case to a happy settlement. Christ died to reconcile man to God.

” There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” 1 Tim. 2: 5.

WHATSOEVER YE DO.

Do all to the glory of God. 1 Cor. 10: 31. ““in the name of the Lord Jesus. Col. 3: 17. “” heartily, as to the Lord. Col. 3: 23.

All natural growth ends in decay; but growth in the knowledge and love of God ends in glory and immortality.

No one can write ‘A Life of Christ,” because it is not yet finished.

Every sin is a fountain.

EPITAPH IN A GRAVEYARD IN ENGLAND.

I have sinned;
I have repented;
I have trusted;
I have loved;
I rest;
I shall rise;
I shall reign.

Grace does not run in the blood, like corruption.

Men will wrangle for religion, write for it, fight for it, die for it, anything but live for it.

We ought to confess Christ, —

For the world’s sake,
For the church’s sake,
For our own sake,
For Christ’s sake.

Bearing rule over bod)-. J Cor. 9: 27.
““” soul. 2 Cor. 10 :5.

““” spirit. Prov. 16:32.

THINGS THAT TEND TO POVERTY.

Withholding more than is meet Prov. 11: 24.

Refusing instruction” 13: 18.

Idle talking,” 14: 23.

Love of sleep 20: 13.

Oppressing the poor and giving to the rich..” 22: 16.

Drunkenness, gluttony, and drowsiness” 23 :21.

Following after vain persons” 28: 19.

Hastening to be rich” 28:22.

Living far from Joseph’s storehouses Gen. 45: 11.

“AGONIZE.

Uted eight times In New Testament.

In prayer. Col. 4:12. Translated “labor fervently.” As a workman. Col. 1 :29. Translated “strive.”

As a wrestler to gain the prize. 1 Cor. 9: 25. Translated

“strive.”

As a soldier. 1 Tim. 6: 12; 4:7. Translated “fight.” As a man who defends his friend from danger. John 18:

36. Translated “fight.”

For salvation. Luke 13: 24. Translated “strive.” As the Lord Himself in Gethseinane. Luke 22: 44.

Translated” agony.”

Our faith must be tested. God builds no ships but what He sends to sea.

Sin killed Jesus Christ. Let Him kill sin.

As sleeps the oak within the acorn, so sleeps heaven within the first cry, * ‘Abba, Father.”

UNLESS.

I had fainted unless I had believed. Ps. 27: 13. Unless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost

dwelt in silence. Ps. 94: 17. Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have

perished in mine affliction. Ps. 119: 92.

CLEAN HANDS.

For strength. Job 17:9.

For reward. 2 Sam. 22: 21; Ps. 18: 20, 24.

For acceptance. Ps. 24: 3, 4.

For worship. Ps. 26: 6.

For humbling. James 4: 8.

THE TEMPLE BUILT

At Jerusalem (the place or possession of peace). 2 Chron.

3: 1. In Mount Moriah (the manifestation or sight of Jehovah).

Gen. 22: 2. Where the father spared not his son. Gen. 22: 12; Rom.

8 :32. Where God said, It is enough. 1 Chron. 21 :15; John

19:30. Where the angel sheathed his sword. 1 Chron. 21: 27;

Zech. 13: 7. Where corn was threshed. 2 Chron. 3:1; Isa. 53: 10.

TJir wicked are like, —

Bird’s caught in a snare. Eccl. 9:12.

Fishes taken in the net. Keel. 9: 12.

Sheep laid in the grave. Ps. 49: 14.

Deaf adder. Ps. 58: 4.

Ravening lion. Ps. 17:12. TJtry that trust in the Lord are like, —

A tree planted by the waters. Jer. 17:8.

A green olive tree. Ps. 52: 8.

A green fir tree. Hosea 14:8.

The palm tree. Ps. 92: 12.

A cedar in Lebanon. Ps. 92: 12.

A vine. Hosea 14:7.

Willows. Isa. 44: 4.

A shock of corn. Job 5: 26.

The lily among thorns. Song of Solomon 2: 2.

A branch. Prov. 11 :28.

The wicked arc like, —

Heath in the desert. Jer. 17:6.

A brier. Micah 7: 4.

A green bay tree. Ps. 37: 35.

Grass, green herb. Ps. 37: 2.

The chaff. Ps. 1: 4.

The stubble. Ps. 83: 13.

SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY.

When the woman had spent all, she came to Jesus. Mark 5: 26.

When the prodigal had spent all, he came to his father. Luke 15: 14.

When the Egyptians had spent all, they came to Joseph. Gen. 47: 18.

When the two debtors had nothing to pay, the creditor forgave them both. Luke 7: 42

The doctrines of grace, although they may be very healing, are at first very humbling.

CHRIST IN THE GOSPELS.

Matthew: The son of David. “Behold thy King.” Zech.

9:9. Mark: The servant of Jehovah. “Behold my servant.”

Isa. 42: 1.

Luke: The Son of man. “Behold the man.” Zech. 6:12. John: The Son of God. “Behold your God.” Isa. 40: 9.

CHRIST THE BRANCH.

Matthew: “I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign.” Jer. 23:5.

Mark: “My Servant the Branch.” Zech. 3:8.

Luke: “Behold the man whose name is the Branch.” Zech. 6: 12.

John: “In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious.” Isa. 4: 2.

The Son in the bosom of the Father. John 1:18. The sinner in the “” “Son.” 13:25.

We beheld His glory. John 1: 14. Past.

Beholding His glory. 2 Cor. 3:18. Present.

That they may behold my glory. John 17:24. Future.

Prayer: “Be not silent to me.” Ps. 28: 1. Promise: “Our God shall come and shall not keep silence.” Ps. 50:3.

Some church-members have their roots on the church side of the fence, but their boughs stretch over the wall and drop the fruit into the world.

If you lean out of the perpendicular, lean toward Christ.

The cloak of a false profession will make an awful blazf when God burns up the stubble.

“HE WILL KEEP TUB FEET OP HIS SAINTS.” 1 Sam. 2:9.

Keep them shod. Eph. 6:15.

Keep them from falling. Jude 24; Ps. 116: 8.

Keep them clean. John 13: 5, 6.

Guide them in the way of peace. Luke 1: 79.

Pluck them out of the net. Ps. 25: 15.

Set them on a rock. Ps. 40: 2.

Light them upon their path. Ps. 119: 105.

Bring them within His gates. Ps. 122: 2.

“THIS GOD IS OUR GOD.”

The God of Peace. Phil. 4: 9.

The God of Love. 2 Cor. 13: 11.

The God of Pardon. Neh. 9:17.

The God of Salvation. Isa. 12:2.

The God of Patience and Consolation. Rom. 15: 5.

The God of Hope. Rom. 15:13.

The God of all Comfort. 2 Cor. 1: 3.

The God of all Grace. 1 Peter 5: 10.

The God of Glory. Acts 7: 2.

No inheritance without sonship,
No sonship without spiritual birth,
No spiritual birth without Christ,
No Christ without faith.

Atheism gives liberty, but destroys order. Superstition gives order, but destroys liberty. Christ gives both order and liberty.

CONTRAST GOD’S THOUGHTS OP MAN WITH MAN’S

THOUGHTS OF GOD:

God yearned over the poor wanderer; man looked on God

as a hard master. God sent His only begotten Son to ransom man; man

offered thirty pieces of silver for Him. God’s thoughts are toward man in reconciliation; man’s

are away from God, heedless of His favors.

When Jesus comes the second time, there will be no mistake as to His identity.

Man’s order: “Seeing is Believing.” God’s order: “Believing is Seeing.” John 11: 40. “Jesus said unto her, Said I not unto thee that if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?”

“Crowns are being distributed to-day, and I am going to receive one,” said a dying martyr as she was being put to death.

IF NOT, WHY NOT?

You call me master, and you do not question me. You call me the light, and you do not look to me. You call me the way, and you do not follow me. You call me the truth, and you do not believe me. You call me the life, and you do not wish for me. You call me the wise, and you give me no attention. You call me lovely, and you do not love me. You call me rich, and you do not ask for anything.

VTOU call me the everlasting, and you do not seek me. Vou call me merciful, and you do not trust me. Von call me almighty, and you do not honor me. Vou call me righteous, and you do not fear me.

What have I done? Jer. 8: 6.
How wilt thou do? Jer. 12: 5.
What wilt thou say? Jer. 13: 21.

WHAT CANNOT BE FULLY KNOWN.

The love of Christ, which passeth knowledge. Eph. 3: 19. The peace of God which passeth understanding. Phil 4: 7. The ways of God, which are past finding out. Rom. 11: 33

THREE STORMS.

1. The storm of Jonah (chap. 2), which was sent as a punishment against Jonah for his sin, ceasing only when he was cast into the sea. Type of Jesus who could say, “All thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.” Ps. 42: 7.

2. The storm in Acts (chap. 27), which did not cease, but

a message from the Lord was sent to comfort His people in the midst of it. Picture of believers who in the midst of fierce tossings are encouraged by His word, knowing that they are “drawing near to some country” (Acts 27:27), “that is, an heavenly.” Heb. 11 :16.

3. The storm in Mark (chap. 4), which was stilled at once

by the word of Jesus. Picture of the great calm Ho commands within the believer’s heart.

FOUR GREAT SIGHTS.

The eight that God nad: “God looked down ... to see

...” Ps. 53: 2. The sight that man had: “And all the people that came

together to that sight, beholding ...” Luke 23: 48. The sight that believers have: “We see Jesus.” Heb.

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The sight that all men shall have: “Behold, He cometh... every eye shall see him.” Rev. 1: 7.

THE CHRISTIAN 8 SEVENFOLD POSITION.

God has conferred upon believers a sevenfold position which cannot be sinned away, but which is dependent upon their practical state for its enjoyment.

1. Relationship, for they are children. Rom. 8: 16.

2. Fellowship, for they are brothers. John 20: 17.

3. Dignity, for they are sons. Rom. 8: 14.

4. Glory, for they are heirs. Rom. 8: 17.

5. Separateness, for they are saints. 1 Cor. 1: 2.

6. Nearness, for they are priests. 1 Peter 2: 5.

7. Authority, for they are kings. Rev. 1: 6.

Jesus on earth — His path, His spirit, His ways — is the measure of our walk and obedience.

THRKE CLASSES.

The astonished — “When Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine.” Matt.

7:28.

The critical — “And he taught them in their synagogue,... and they said, Whence hath this man this wisdom? ... Is not this the carpenter’s son?” Matt. 13: 54, 55.

The trembling — “As he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled.” Acts 24: 25.

When Lot was safe out of Sodom, judgment came.

When Noah was safe in the ark, judgment came.

When the church is gathered home, judgment will come.

AS THE SAND.

Abraham’s seed. Gen. 22: 17.

Joseph’s corn. Gen. 41: 49.

David’s seed. Jer. 33: 22.

Solomon’s largeness of heart. 1 Kings 4:29.

God’s thoughts unto us. Ps. 139: 18.

SATAN’S COUNTERFEITS. The scarlet woman (Rev. 17) — the bride. Babylon the great — The New Jerusalem. A roaring lion — The lion of the tribe of Judah. Barabbas (son of the father) — The Son of the Father. Antichrist — Christ.

Lucifer, son of the morning — the bright and morning Star.

The compassion of Christ inclines Him to save sinners. The power of Christ enables Him to save sinners. The promises of Christ bind Him to save sinners. 14

Faith gives us living joy and dying rest.

Ever since sin entered the world, and death by sin, the earth has been a vast burying-ground for her children.

SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION.

“Predestinated to be conformed to the image of Jlis Son.”

Rom. 8: 29.
How the image is produced: —

Moulding — in clay. Jer. 18: 2, 6; Isa. 64: 8; 45: 9; “Lie still and let Him mould thee.” — Luther.

Sealing — in wax or clay. Job. 38: 14; 2 Tim. 2:19.

Reflecting — in a mirror. 2 Cor. 3: 18; Prov. 27 :19.

Engraving — in precious stones. Ex. 28: 9-21.

Writing on tablets. 2 Cor. 3: 3.

Stamping or casting — metals. Mark 12: 16; 2 Chrou. 4:17.

Carving — in wood. 1 Kings 6:18; Ex. 31: 5. What preparation is needed: —

The clay — dug up. Isa. 58: 1.

The wax — melted. Ps. 22: 14; Ps. 97: 5.

The mirror — polished.

“If the polish of the mirror were perfect, it wouV, be invisible; we should simply see the image of what is reflected. “— Prof. Tyndall on ’ Reflection,”

The stones — hewn, Isa. 51:1; 1 Kings 5:17; polished, Ps. 144: 12.

The precious stones — found, Job 28 ;r, prepared, 1 Chron. 29: 2; cut and set, Ex. 31: 5

The metiils — sought, Prov. 2:4; Job 28:1, 2; dug up, Job 28:2; melted, Prov. 17:3; purified, Mai. 3:3; Prov. 25:4.

The wood — hewn. 1 Kings 5:6; “Is not this the carpenter?” Mark 6: 3.

THE LORD’S SILENCE.

Where is He silent?

Before Caiaphas. (“Jesus held his peace.” Matt.

26: 63.) Heartless ecclesiasticism. Before Herod. (“He answered him nothing.” Luke

23: 9.) Empty curiosity. Before Pilate. (“Jesus gave him no answer.” John

19:9.) Carping criticism.
To what is He, silent?

To hypocrisy. John 8: 6. “This they said, tempting

him.” To false accusation. Matt 15: 2, 3, 5.” Why do thy

disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? “To foregone conclusions. John 19:9.” Whence art

thou?”
What makes Him silent?

Men’s contempt. Prov. 1: 22-28.
Men’s carelessness. Song of Solomon 5: 6.
Men’s selfishness. Amos 8: 4-12.
Men’s sin. Isa. 1: 15; Jer. 11 :2.
When is He silent f

In His love. Zeph. 3: 17.
In His wisdom. Matt. 15: 23.
In His power. Rev. 8:1.

Why it He silent?,’ To arouse men’s consciences. John 8:6, 8.

To increase our earnestness. Matt. 15:23.

To educate faith. Job. 23: 8; Matt. 15: 23.

To teach humility. Matt 15: 23.
To what is He not silent?

The prayer of the penitent. L .e 18: 13; 2 Chron. 7:14.

The cry of the widow and orphan. Ex. 22: 23.

The voice of a child. Gen. 21: 17.

The desire for Himself. Prov. 8:17; Ps. 145: 19.

The cry of the needy-. Ps. 12:5; 72: 12.

The praise of His people. 2 Chron. 5: 13, 14.

The Spectrum of Love has nine ingredients (1 Cor. 13): — Patience —” Love suffereth long. “
Kindness — “And is kind.”
Generosity — “Love envieth not.”

Humility — “Love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.” Courtesy — “Doth not behave itself unseemly.” Unselfishness —” Seeketh not her own. “Good Temper — “Is not easily provoked.” Guileltsxness — “Thinketh no evil.’’ Sincerity —” Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth.”

We have not to put out the eyes of our reason to see with the vision of faith; but if once we are sure that God has spoken, we are to do His will, whether we under stand it or not.

IS THE LORD’S HAND SHORTENED?

Asked respecting the Father. Num. 11 :23.” the Son. Isa. 50 :2.

the Spirit. Micah 2: 7.

WITH ALL YOUR HEART.

Seek the Lord. Deut. 4: 29.
Serve the Lord. Deut. 10: 12.
Love the Lord. Deut. 13 :3.
Obey the Lord. Deut. 30: 2.
Turn unto the Lord. Deut. 30: 10.
Walk before the Lord. 1 Kings 2: 4.
Follow the Lord. 1 Kings 14:8.
Praise the Lord. Ps. 86: 12.
Trust the Lord. Prov. 3: 5.

MIRRORS.

The laver made of mirrors. Ex. 38: 8.
The Word a mirror —

1. In which we see ourselves. James 1: 23, 24.

2. ““” Him. 1 Cor. 13: 12.

Believers are mirrors to reflect his image. 2 Cor. 3: 18.

APPLY YOUR HEART.

To wisdom. Ps. 90: 12.
To understanding. Prov. 2: 2.
To knowledge. Prov. 22: 17.
To instruction. Prov. 23: 12.

THE DISCIPLE WHOM JESUS LOVED.

Leaning on Jesus’ bosom. John 13:23. The Rest of

Love. Witnessing His death. John 19: 26. The Confidence of

Love. Running to the sepulchre. John 20: 2, 4. The Activity of

Love. Recognizing the Lord. John 21: 7. The Quicksightedness of Love. Following Jesus. John 21: 20. The Close Companionship

of Love.

PRISONS THAT COULD NOT KEEP GOD OUT.

Joseph’s. Gen. 39: 20, 21. Mercy.

The Egyptian’s. Ex. 12:29. Death.

Manasseh’s. 2 Chron. 33: 11-13. Answer to prayer.

Jeremiah’s. Jer. 32 :1; 33: 1. The word of prophecy.

Apostles’. Acts 5: 19. Deliverance.

Peter’s. Acts 12:7. Deliverance.

Paul’s and Silas’s. Acts 16.

Paul’s. Eph. 3: 1; 4: 1; 2 Tim. 1:8; Philemon 1: 9.

That which lies in the well of your thought will come up in the bucket of your speech.

THE LORD ON EVERY SIDE.

Delivering from enemies. Judges 8: 34. Giving rest. 1 Kings 5: 4; 2 Chron. 14 :7. Guiding. 2 Chron. 32: 22.

Hedging about. Job 1:10.

Comforting. Ps. 71: 21.

Gathering His people. Ezek. 37 :21.

A GOOD LAND.

God’s testimony: “A land that I had espied for them,

flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all

lands.” Ezek. 20: 6. The spies’ unwilling testimony: “We came unto the land

whither thou sentest us, and surely it floweth with milk

and honey.” Num. 13: 27. The enemy’s testimony:” A land of corn and wine, a land

of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of

honey.” 2 Kings 18: 32.

GODS FINGER.

In creation. Ps. 8: 3.
In the plagues. Ex. 8: 19.
In casting out devils. Luke 11: 20.
Writing on, —

The tables of stone. Ex. 31: 18.
The wall of the palace. Dan. 5: 5.
The temple floor. John 8: 6.
Believers’ hearts. 2 Cor. 3: 2, 3.

minds. Heb. 10: 16.
” foreheads. Rev. 14: 1.

God had one Son without sin, but He never had a son with out trial.

THE PARABLE OP THE GOOD SAMARITAN.
(Luke 10: 30.)

A certain man — the whole human race.
Went down — fell.

From Jerusalem — the place of blessing.” In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion.” Pa. 76:2.

To Jericho — the place of the curse. “And Joshua ad jured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man be fore the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho.” Josh. 6: 26.

And fell among thieves — Satan and his angels.

Which stripped him of his raiment — Satan stripped man of his innocency.

And wounded him — a wound which brought death to man kind.

And departed — having set man going, Satan could leave him on his path. “A child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Prov. 29:15.

Leaving him half dead — dead in soul, mortal in body.

And by cluince — that is, by coincidence.

A certain priest — the law.

Came down that way — going the same downward path. “None of them can by any means redeem his brother.” Ps. 49:7.

And ichen he saw him, he passed by on the other side — unable or unwilling to help.

And likewise a Levite — ceremonials.

But a certain Samaritan — Jesus incarnate.

As he journeyed — it does not say “down.” Perhaps he was journeying up to Jerusalem.

Came where he was — became” partaker of flesh and blood.” Heb. 2:14.

And ichen he saw him, he had compassion on him — just as Jesus had when He saw the bereaved widow of Nain. Luke 7:13.

And went to him, and bound up his wounds — “with his stripes we are healed,” — at Calvary.

Pouring in oil and wine — at Pentecost.

And set him on his own beast — putting man in His own place.” And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Eph. 2: 6.

And brought him to an inn — where all bonafide travelers were received.

And took care of him — knowing the negligence of the servants.

And on the morrow when he departed — to return to heaven.

He took out two pence — two gifts.

And gave them to the host — “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Eph. 4:7.

And said unto him, Take care of him — “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2.

And whatsoever thou spendest over, I icill repay thee — no care shown to wounded travelers is forgotten.” And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matt. 25:40.

When I come again — His second coming.

PROMISES.

Every promise is built on four pillars: —

1. God’s justice and holiness, which will not suffer Him to deceive.

2. His grace and goodness, which will not suffer Him to forget.

3. His truth, which will not suffer Him to change.

4. His power, which makes Him able to accomplish.

God’s promises always sustain a trusting soul; never a doubting one.

I am permitted to take salvation gratis —” Whosoever

will.” Rev. 22:17.

I am invited — “Come unto me.” Matt. 1 1: 28. I am entreated — “As though God did beseech you.”

2 Cor. 5: 20. I am commanded — “This is His commandment.” 1 John

3:23. I am finally compelled — “Compel them to come in.”

SYMBOLISM OF THE ROCK.

1. God’s strength: “In God is my salvation and my

glory: the rock of my strength and my refuge is in God.” Ps. 62:7.

2. God’s protection: “Be thou my strong rock, for an

house of defence to save me.” Ps. 31: 2.

3. God’s salvation:” He shall cry unto me, Thou art my

Father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.” Ps. 89: 26.

4. Christ’s care:” For they drank of that spiritual rock

that followed them; and that rock was Christ.” 1 Cor. 10:4.

5. The church’s foundation: “Thou art Peter, and upon

this rock I will build my church.” Matt. 16: 18.

CHRIST’S THREE “i COMES.”

Lo, I come (from heaven to earth). Ps. 40: 7.

I come to thee (from earth to heaven). John 17: 11.

I come quickly (from heaven to earth). Rev. 22: 20.

God is love. 1 John 4:16. Walk in love. Eph. 5: 2. God is light. 1 John 1: 5. Walk in the light. 1 John 1 :7. God is true. 2 Cor. 1: 18. Walk in the truth. 3 John 4.

UPON CHRIST’S SHOULDERS.

As High Priest — the names of the tribes. Ex. 28: 12. As King — the government. Isa. 9: 6. As Shepherd — the lost sheep. Luke 15:5.

“WHAT SHALL I DO?”

Asked by the people, the publicans, the soldiers who were under conviction. Luke 3:10, 12, 14. Answer: Repent.

Asked by a certain lawyer, in order to test Christ. Luke 10:25. Answer: Obey.

Asked by a certain rich man, in a spirit of avarice. Luke

12:17. Asked by the unjust steward, under examination. Luke

16:3. Asked by a certain ruler, in a spirit of inquiry. Luke

18:18. Answer: Distribute. Asked by Jesus, in compassion Luke 18: 41. Asked by the Lord of the vineyard, in long suffering.

A cake made out of memories will do for a bite now and then, but makes poor daily bread. We want the present enjoyment of God.

WITH ONE ACCORD.

Unanimity in prayer. Acts 1: 14; 4: 24. Unanimity as to place. Acts 2:1, 46; 5: 12. Unanimity in giving heed to the word. Acts 8: 6. Unanimity as to peace in the church. Acts 15: 25. Unanimity in glorifying God. Horn. 15: 6. The iray of the world: —

Unanimity in hatred and enmity against the truth. Joshua 9: 2; Acts 7: 57; 18:12; 19:29.

Unanimity in diplomacy. Acts 12: 20.

THE WORLD 18 OURS. 1 COR. 3: 22.

A field for sowing. John 4: 35; 2 Cor. 9: 6. An arena for contest and race. 1 Cor. 9: 25, 26. A school in which we graduate. Isa. 54: 13. A desert for pilgrim experience. Song of Solomon 8:5; Heb. 11: 13.

ONE THING.

Not one thing hath failed. Joshua 23: 14. God’s promises. One thing have I desired. Ps. 27: 4. Communion. One thing befalleth. Eccl. 3: 19. Death. One thing lacking. Mark 10: 21. Conversion. One thing needful. Luke 10: 42. The listening ear. One thing I know. John 9: 25. Assurance. One thing I do. Phil. 3: 13. Progress. Be not ignorant of this one thing. 2 Peter 3: 8. The Lord’s return.

Demas fell, through the world. 2 Tim. 4: 10. David fell, through the flesh. 2 Sam. 11: 2-4. Peter fell, through the devil. Matt. 16: 23.

FIRE FROM HEAVEN.
Denoting acceptance of sacrifices.

Gen. 15: 17. Abraham.

Lev. 9: 24. Altar of burnt offering.

Judges 6: 21. Gideon.

1 Kings 18: 24-38. Elijah.

1 Chron 21: 26. David.

2 Chron. 7: 1-3. Solomon.

TRANSFIGURED — TRANSLATED — TRANSFORMED. Christ —

Was transfigured on the mount. Matt. 17: 2. Was translated at His ascension. Acts 1: 9. Compare Heb. 11:5.

We-

, Are translated at conversion. Col. 1: 13.

Are being transformed by sanctification. Rom. 12: 2. Expect to be translated at His coming. 1 Thess. 4:

16, 17. Shall be transfigured when we see Him. 1 John 3: 2.

JUSTIFICATION.

By God, the author of it. Rom. 3: 26.

By Grace, the source of it. Rom. 3: 24.

By Blood, the ground of it. Rom. 5: 9.

By Faith, the principle of it. Rom. 3: 28; 5:1.

By the Resurrection of Jesus, the acknowledgment of it.

Rom. 4: 25. By Works, the manifestation of it. James 2: 21-25.

Sin w, — Jesu* Christ is, —

Folly. Ps. 38: 5. Wisdom. 1 Cor. 1: 30.

Darkness. Col. 1: 13. Light. John 1: 9.

Poison. Num. 21: 6; The Antidote. Num. 21:9;

Ps. 58:4. John 3:14, 15.

Sickness. 1 Cor. 11: 30. Health. Mai. 4: 2.

God wants as a sacrifice our persons. Rom. 12: 1. our property. Phil. 4 :18. our praises. Heb. 13: 15.

MARY AT THE FEET OF JESUS.

The prophet, teaching her. Luke 10: 39. The priest, comforting her. John 11: 32. The king, anointed by her. John 12 :3.

Sin — past, present, and future — recognized and provided for : — -

Past. — If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar. 1 John 1: 10.

Present. — If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves. 1 John 1: 8.

Future. — If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father. 1 John 2:1.

FAINT NOT.

In prayer. Luke 18: 1.

In confidence. 2 Cor. 4:1.

In hope. 2 Cor. 4: 16.

In work. Gal. 6: 9.

At tribulations. Eph. 3 :13.

In well-doing. 2 Thess. 3:13.

Under chastening and rebuke. Heb. 12:5.

IT 18 THE PRIVILEGE AND DUTY OP

The Lord’s people (Matt. 1: 21; 2 Cor. 6:16), on” day (Acts 20: 7; Rev. 1: 10), to gather

around

“table (1 Cor. 10: 21), to eat “” supper (1 Cor. 11: 20), in remembrance of

“death (1 Cor. 11: 26), discerning
<- body (1 Cor. 11: 29), until

“coming (1 Cor. 11: 26), all linked together

in
name (Matt. 18:20).

“BUT FOB A MOMENT.”

The hypocrite’s joy. Job 20: 5.
The Lord’s anger. Ps. 30: 5.
The liar’s tongue. Prov. 12 :19.
Our light affliction. 2 Cor. 4: 17.

WHEN YOU HAVE CROSSED JORDAN,

Beware of idolatry. Deut. 4: 15-24.

He not unequally yoked with unbelievers. Deut. 7: 1-3.

Beware lest thine heart be lifted up. Deut. 8: 11-18.

Be separate. Deut. 18:9-14.

Be honest and upright. Deut. 19:14.

Be courageous. Deut. 20: 3-4.

Destroy the Lord’s enemies. Deut. 25: 19.

Give the firstfruits to God. Deut. 26: 1, 2.

Love and obey the Lord. Deut. 30: 20.

God working for us. 1 Sam, 14 :6.

God working in us. Heb. 13, 21; Phil. 2: 13.

God working by us. 2 Cor. 5: 20.

God working with us. Mark 16 :20; 2 Cor. 6:1.

OUR DWELLING PLACE.

1.” One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek

after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple.” Ps. 27: 4.

2. “He that dwelhth in the secret place of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Ps. 91:1.

3. “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-place in all generations.” Ps. 90:1.

“PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OP GOD.
Eph. 6: 11-17.

The girdle of truth (for service). “I am the truth.” John 14:6.

The breast-plate of righteousness (for the affections).” The Lord our Righteousness.” Jer. 23: 6.

The sandals of the preparation of the gospel of peace (for walk). “He is our peace.” Eph. 2: 14.

The shield of faith (for temptation). “The author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12:2.

The helmet of salvation (for protection). “The Lord is my salvation.” Ps. 27: 1.

The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (for defence). “The Word was God.” John 1: 1. “Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.” Rom. 13: 14.

CHRIST ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES.

The triumphal entry. Luke 19: 29, 37.

Weeping over Jerusalem. Luke 19: 41-44.

Prophetic teaching. Matt. 24; 25.

The night watches. Luke 21: 37; 22: 39.

The agony in the garden. Matt. 26: 30.

The ascension (the last spot upon which He stood). Acts

1:12. The coming again (the next place on which His feet shall

stand). Zech. 14: 4.

HEBRON.

The place of Separation. Gen. 13: 18.
The place of Worship. Gen 13: 18.
The starting point for Victory. Gen. 14: 13.
The place of Communion. Gen. 18:1, 33.
The place of Promise. Gen. 18: 10, 14.
The place of Intercession. Gen. 18: 23-32.
The place of Conquest. Joshua 10: 36, 37.
A city of Refuge. Joshua 21: 11, 13.
The place of Weeping. 2 Sam. 3: 32.
The place of Union. 2 Sam. 5:1.
The place of Anointing. 2 Sam. 5: 3.
The place of Sovereignty. 2 Sam. 5: 5.

NO DIFFERENCE.

Condemnation. — “There is no difference: for all have

sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Rom. 3:

22, 23. Salvation. — “There is no difference... for the same

Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”

Rom. 10: 12.

THE CUP.

1. The cup of wrath, which all deserve.” For in the hand

of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same; but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.” Ps. 75: 8.

2. The cup of salvation, offered to all. “I will take the

cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Ps. 116 :13.

3. The cup of blessing, for believers.” My cup runneth

over.” Ps. 23: 5.

4. The cup of suffering, which all must drink. “But

Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of?” Matt. 20: 22.

5. TJie cup of consolation, also for believers. “Neither

shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.” Jer. 16: 7.

6. A cup of refreshing, which all may give.” And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.” Matt. 10: 42.

7. The cup of communion and testimony, for believers.

“After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.” 1 Cor. 11: 25, 26.

The great outlet of sin is the tongue; the great inlets of temptation are the ear and the eye; but of the whole body the heart is mistress. Therefore let grace rule the heart, and the whole man shall be subject.

TWO SITTINGS.

Christ fans to get rid of the chaff. Matt. 3: 12. Satan sifts to get rid of the wheat. Luke 22: 31.

AT ROME.

Judgment escaped. Ex. 9: 19.
Work sifted. Haggai 1: 9.
Labors ended. Luke 17:7.
With the Lord. 2 Cor. 5: 8.

CHRISTIAN PROGRESS.

Onward. Kx. 40: 36.
Forward. Ezek. 1: 9-12.
Not backward. Jer. 7: 24; 15:6.
Upward. Eccl. 3: 21; Prov. 15: 24.
Still upward. Ezek. 41: 7.
Godward. 1 Thess. 1: 8.
Homeward. Isa. 14:17 (margin).
Heavenward. Acts 1:10.
Toward the mark. Phil. 3:14.

WHO 18 MY NEIGHBOR?

The one who needs my help. Luke 10: 29.

The one with whom 1 can share the lamb. Ex. 12: 4.

There is a great difference between sin dwelling, and reigning in us. It dwells in every believer, but reigns in the unbeliever.

God has two thrones, one in the highest heavens, the other in the lowliest heart.

The blood alone makes us safe. The Word alone makes us sure.

We are, as to our bodies, in Egypt:

“” “experience, in the wilderness:
” “” faith, in the Holy Land.

THE LAMB OF GOD.

On the altar. John 1: 29.
On the throne. Rev. 5: 6.
In eternity. 1 Peter 1:19, 20.

THE JOY OF THE LORD.

The shepherd’s joy over his sheep. Luke 15: 5, 7.

The seeker’s joy” the piece of silver. Luke 15:9.

The father’s joy” the prodigal. Luke 15: 24.

The purchaser’s joy” the treasure. Matt. 13:44.

The healer’s joy” the cleansed ones. Jer. 33:9.

The Creator’s joy” His works. Ps. 104:31.

The sower’s joy” the sheaves. Ps. 126:6.

The father’s joy” his wise child. Prov. 23:24; 17:21.

The king’s joy” the willing people. 1 Chron. 29:

9-17.

The Master’s joy” His disciples. John 15:11. The bridegroom’s joy over his bride. Isa. 62: 5.

“Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matt. 25: 21.

SIMILES OF UNION BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE BELIEVER.

As father and son. John 17: 21.

As Adam and the race. 1 Cor. 15:22.

As food with the body. John 6: 56, 67.

As stones in a building. Eph. 2: 20-22.
As a vine and its branches. John 15:5.
As the body and the head. Eph. 4: 15, 16.
As bride and bridegroom. Eph. 5:31, 32.

SEVEN CHANGES.

A changed mind. Repentance.

“” heart. Regeneration.

“” life. Conversion.

“” standing. Justification.

“” relationship. Sonship.

“” sen-ice. Sanctification.

“” body. .Glorification.

FOUR TYPICAL MEN IN GENESIS, AND THEIR BRIDES.

Adam (human nature): his bride part of himself.

Isaac (death and resurrection): his bride fetched by the

Hoiy Spirit.

Jacob (the servant): his bride the fruit of his labor. Joseph (the head of his brethren): his bride nearer to him

than his brethren.

ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES.

Compare: —

David weeping over his rejection by Jerusalem. 2 Sam.

15: 30. Jesus weeping over His rejection by Jerusalem. Luke

19:41. David foretelling his return. 2 Sam. 15: 25.

Jesus foretelling His return. Matt. 24; 25.

David contemplating his habitation. 2 Sam. 15: 25.

Jesus contemplating the temple. Mark 13: 3.

David wont to worship there. 2 Sam. 15: 32.

Jesus wont to resort thither. Luke 22: 39.

David’s servants sharing his rejection. 2 Sam. 16: 6.

Jesus’ servants sharing His rejection. John 15: 20.

David forbidding his servants to take vengeance.

2 Sam. 16:9, 10. Jesus forbidding His servants to take vengeance.

Matt. 26: 51-53.

David’s reward for his faithful servant. 1 Kings 2: 7. Jesus’ reward for His faithful servant. Luke 22: 25-30. Contrast: —

A sorrowful procession. 2 Sam. 15. A joyful procession. Luke 19:35-38. David cursed by Shimei. 2 Sam. 16: 5-8, 13. Jesus kissed by the traitor. Luke 22: 47, 48. David’s servants on his right hand and on his left.

2 Sam. 16:6.

Jesus forsaken by His disciples. Mark 14: 50. Shimei cursing as he went. 2 Sam. 16:13. Jesus blessing as He went. Luke 24: 50.

Never was there a lock of soul-trouble yet, but there was a key to it in God’s word.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesuer Christ” -

Who hath blessed us. Eph. 1: 3. Past. Who comforteth us. 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4. Present.

Who hath begotten us again unto a lively hope. 1 .Peter 1: 3. Future.

CHRIST 8 SHORTEST ANSWERS.

“Go.” Matt. 8:32.
“Come.” Matt. 14:29.

NEW YEAR 8 DAYS.

Atonement. Ezek. 45: 18.

Cleansing. 2 Chron. 29: 17.

Obedience. Ezra 10:17.

Starting on a journey. Ezra 7: 9.

Worship. Ex. 40: 2.

Fears removed. Gen. 8:13.

The word of the Lord came. Ezek. 29: 17.

Keep away from places where people say to you, “I did n’t expect to see you here I”

THE TENDERNESS OP OOD.

As a father pitieth. Ps 103: 13.
As a mother comforteth. Isa. 66: 13.
As a hen gathereth. Matt. 23: 37.
As an eagle fluttereth. Deut. 32: 11.
As a nurse cherisheth. 1 Thess. 2: 7.
As a shepherd seeketh. Ezek. 34: 12.
As a refiner sitteth. Mai. 3: 3.
As a bridegroom rejoiceth. Isa. 62: 5.

HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE SCRIPTURES.

1. Pray earnestly for divine illumination. Ps. 119: 18.

2. Meditate devoutly on the truths revealed. Ps. 119: 97.

3. Inquire honestly, with a readiness to do the will of

God when revealed. Acts 8: 31-38.

4. Compare scripture with scripture. 1 Cor. 2:13.

A change of heart in regeneration is, —

1. Essential. Man may be saved without friends,

money, honor, but not without the new birth. John 3: 3, 5.

2. Thorough and universal. 2 Cor. 5: 17.” All things

are become new.”

3. Above nature. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Eph. 1:19.

A SCRIPTURAL SUM.

The text for the following Scriptural sum may be found in 2 Peter 1: 5-7. It is as follows: —

Add to your faith, virtue.

Add to your virtue, knowledge.

Add to your knowledge, temperance.

Add to temperance, patience.

Add to patience, godliness.

Add to godliness, brotherly kindness.

Add to brotherly kindness, charity.

Answer. — For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

, THE LORD’S PRATER.

1. Our Fattier — believers are children. John 1: 12, 13;

Gal. 3 :26; 1 John 5: 1.

2. Hallowed be Thy name — believers are worshipers. John

4: 23; Phil. 3: 3.

3. Thy kingdom come — believers are subjects. Luke 12:

32; 22: 29, 30.

4. TJiy icill be done — believers are servants. John 12: 26;

Rom. 6: 1G; 1 Peter 2: 1C.

5. Give us our need/it I food — believers are beggars. Matt.

6. Forgive our trespasses — believers are sinners. Rom. 7:

7. Deliver us from evil — believers are saints. Rom. 1:7;

1 Cor. 1: 2; 2 Tim. 1: 9.

SEVEN VOICES OF JESUS.

Shepherd’s — “Follow me.” John 10: 27. Masters — “Occupy.” Luke 19: 13. Saviours — “Come unto me.” Matt. 11: 28. Teachers — “Learn of me.” Matt. 11: 29. Bridegrooms —” Open to me. “Songs of Sol. 5: 2. Friend’s — “I will sup with him.” Rev. 3 :20. Physician s —” Wilt thou be made whole?” John 5: G.

BIBLE SIGNALS.

Danger: “The wages of sin is death.” Rom. 6: 23. Caution: “Try the spirits whether they be of God.”

Safety:” Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” 1 Tim 1 :15.

Protection: “The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in.” Ps. 121: 8.

Theodore Monod said: “After all, obedience is the best commentary on the Bible. Do, and you will knoio.”

JESUS CHRIST, A SAVIOUR OP ALL CLASSES.

1. The Astronomer — Christ, the Bright and Morning Star.

Rev. 22 :16.

2. The Baker — Christ, the True Bread. John 6: 32.

3. The Botanist — Christ, the Plant of Renown. Ezek. 34:

4. The Builder — Christ, the Foundation. Isa. 28:16.

Christ, the Chief Corner Stone. 1 Peter 2: 6.

5. The Carpenter — Christ, a nail fastened in a sure place.

Isa. 22: 23.

6. The Electrician — Christ, the Light of the world. John

8, 12.

7. The Fanner — Christ, a Corn of Wheat. John 12: 24.

8. The Florist — Christ, the Rose and the Lily. Cant.

2 :1.

9. The Geologist — Christ, the Rock of Ages. 1 Cor. 10:4. 10 The Herbalist — Christ, a Cluster of Camphire. Cant.

1:14. Christ, the Root of Jesse. Isa. 11: 10. ll^The Horticulturist — Christ, the True Vine. John 15 :1.

12. The Lawyer — Christ, the Testator or Covenanter.

Heb. 9 :16, 17.

13. The Merchant — Christ, the Pearl of great price. Matt.

13 :46.

14. The Physician — Christ, the Balm of Gilead. Jer. 8: 22.

15. TJie Sailor — Christ, a refuge from the storm. Isa.

25:4.

16. The Shepherd — Christ, the Lamb without blemish and

without spot. 1 Peter 1: 19.

FIVE “IPS TO BEWARE OP.

1. “If thou wilt.” Luke 5: 12. Doubt of divine willingness.

2. “If thou canst.” Mark 9: 22. Doubt of divine power.

3. “If I may.” Matt. 9:21. Doubt of personal fitness.

4. “If it be thqu.” Matt. 14: 28. Doubt of divine word.

5. “If the Lord would make windows in heaven.” 2 Kings

7: 2. Doubt of divine providence.

8EVEN-POLD REJECTION OP CHRIST.

His own World. John 1:10.

“Nation. John 1: 11.

“Country. Mark G: 4.

“City.. Luke 4: 29.

“Kindred. John 7:5.

“Elders and chief priests and scribes. Luke

9 :22.

“Disciple. Mark 14: 71.