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SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR JANUARY 24.c «f*JVOL. 84. NO. 2152.4 2 N D Y E A RJANUARY 6, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rr^'i884."Oar Binssr" was merged is the Ohrlstlui Nation in June, 1894. The Befonntd Presbyterian Standard wae merged In the Christian Nation April IsL 1900.Christian Nation became an Intomatlonal weekly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park. N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office aiPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., nnder act of March 3. 1879EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, XEW YORK CITY.T H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SGLiiEVA COLLEGETO FREE BURMESE SLAVES.TN one of the "unadministered terri-A tories," in Upper Burma, slavery stillpersists. The inhabitants of this territoryare a mixed people, mainly of theMongolian type. They are isolated andhave never come under the full controlof British, Burmese, or Chinese authorities.Their religion is a sort of Animism,embraces the worship of ghosts, and occasionallycalls for human sacrifices. Thevictims for the sacrifices are selected fromamong the slaves of the valley. To stopthese sacrifices the British authoritieshave determined to purchase and free theslaves. This method will be less costlythan would an attempt to free the slavesby military force. It will cost less moneyand less bloodshed. The slaves can bepurchased for about $30 each. An expeditionhas started for the jungle to carryout the plan. About one-half of the slaveswill receive their freedom without anycost to themselves, if they will agree toremain on the land and continue to workthe soil. The infirm, the unmarriedwomen, and orphan children will likewisereceive their freedom without cost tothemselves. The remainder will be requiredto refund the cost of their freedomin installments. It is supposed that thefreedom of slaves will cut off the supplyof victims for human sacrifice and so putan end to the custom.REWARDS FOR NEGRO ACHIEVE­MENT.The Harmon Foundation distributes$4,000 annually to negroes who have mademarked achievement in various lines.Four hundred dollars is given to the negroBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.making the greatest record in each of the theological doctrine of the sovereignty offollowing lines of endeavor: Literature, Christ. Christ, it says, received from Godmusic, fine arts, industry, science and invention,education, religion. Five hundred His dominion therefore also includes allthe absolute right over all created things.dollars is awarded to the individual, white civil things. This dominion, moreover, extendsnot only to Christians but also toor colored, who renders the greatest servicetoward the improvement of relations non-Christians.between the white and colored races. Asecond award of §100 goes to the personmaking the second best record in eachof the first seven fields. Each financialaward is accompanied by a medal, of goldto those achieving first place, of bronze tothose achieving second place. The fundis administered through the Commissionon Race Relations of the Federal Councilof Churches.FEAST OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM.There is always a fly in the ointmentwhen the Roman Catholic Church speaksof the Kingdom of Christ. Even as lateas 1904, Pope Pius X, then in the secondyear of his pontificate, wrote that thePope was a sovereign like any other sovereign,the extent of whose dominionsmight be altered by treaty, but could notbe altered by force. This, the historic attitudeof Romanism, doubtless colors somewhatthe statement of the present Popewhen he speaks of the Kingdom of Christ.An encyclical has just been issued bythe Pope inaugurating a new church festivalto be known as the "Feast of Christ'sKingdom." After this present year, thefeast is to be observed on the last Sabbathof October. We have not been ableto secure a copy of the entire encyclicaland are dependent upon the reviews publishedin the daily press.The encyclical begins by explaining theThe Pontiff adds: -The heads of States 'should therefore not refuse to testify publiclytheir reverence for and obedience tothe Kingdom of Christ if they wish theirpower to remain unimpaired, and theircountries to prosper and progress. Ifprinces and legitimately elected magistrates,in fact, were convinced that theycommand not in their own right but bythe mandate of the Divine King it is easyto understand what sacred use they wouldmake of their authority."Their subjects, on the other hand, willnot attempt to escape their commandswhen they recognize in them the imageand authority of Christ, God and man.Besides, with the growth of the Kingdomof Christ men become more aware of thebrotherhood which unites them and thisawareness decreases the danger of conflicts."Then the encyclical exhorts all Christians"to militate courageously under thebanners of Christ the King, to go backwith apostolic fervor to the rebels andmisguided ones and strive to maintain therights of God himself intact," for "whenin international meetings and parliamentsthe sweet name of our Redeemer is passedin shameful silence it is highly necessaryto acclaim it publicly, announcing everywherethe rights of His soveriegn dignityand power."(Continued on page 5)

2 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arounr) tt)e:^rmCl)atrDltiTHE ONE WHO WENT AND THEONE WHO CAME.By Nancy Byrd Turner.from as intelligent a man of the faithfulas there is in that country. Tell­Somebody went away last night, whenall was dim and dark.ing of a visit to Rome, he wrote:The hall clock slow, the lamplight low, "We saw the sancta bambino orthe fire but a spark,sacred baby in the Ara Coeli Church.The chamber chill, the nursery still, It is made of olive wood from Jerusalem.It has wrought many miraclesa ghostly moon agleam.In every bed a sleepyhead, in every of healing. It is covered with goldenheart a dream.adornments, and its receptacle is hungSomebody tiptoed softly out, his bundleon hisall about with votive offerings fromback,And good and glad and queer and sadthe contents of that pack:The things you did, the things I did,the things we hoped and thought.The things we oughtn't to have said,the other things we ought;The smiles we smiled, the sighs wesighed, the little schemes weschemed.The laughs we laughed, the tears wecried, the little dreams wedreamed,And all the rest a gaunt, gray guesthad gathered in his sack—The Old Year, the bent year, and hewill never come back!lics?"be of service to others. The story ofSomebody else crept in last night, "My dear sir," he said, "you are the Singhalese girl is typical.when the door was left ajar, begging the question. I did not say If her parents are poor she is taken wtivlties, the Young Women's ChristianAssociation, the Social ServiceA tiny stranger, slim and slight, whoGREETING TO THE NEW YEAR.that there are not those who believe from school quite early in life thathad not traveled far;in the miracles of former centuries." she may share in the responsibilitiesBy League, Florence the Girl Josephine Guide work, Boyce. and theA curious empty bag he bore across I handed him the magazine, indicat­aning the paper, which occupied three ents are non-Christian her education falling our the grate. Singhalese girls for fur­duties of the home. If her par­Come ppeds in. of New the Year, Christian and sit Church beside areone dimpled shoulder,And in it many a treasure'll go be­pagesforehe's one day older:is limited to reading, writing, a littlehistory and geography of her ownther We would service not and know self-development,the secrets that"Kindly read that," I said, "and notice,please, that it is no narrative ofThe things you'll think, the thingsI'llrnd you they bring—- are responding to the call.think, the doings that we'll do.country, and needlework. If they are Some cloud to fall, some bitter turnthirteenth century superstition, butThe words you're going to say to me,Christian, and the school she attends of fate.details that which is now in vogue."the words I'll say to you;is taught by Christian missionaries, Or all the changes you are fostering;The paper stated that since MarchThe time we'll use, the time abuse,she learns in sddition Bible stories.20, 1919, "thousands of every rankthe plans we'll make and break;But Christian or non-Christian, her But rather in the future promise live,have witnessed the wonderful apparitionsof the miraculous cross of theHe'll peep around till each is found,further education depends upon the And count upon the blessings you willand every one he'll take;finances of the family, and as they are give.church in Limpias, Spain." I willThe New Year, the Young Year!often low, it means her education We know that you will whisper to thequote a little of the paper.We'll greet him, but remember.ends when she reaches the period of hills,"The Holy Christ of Limpias assumeslife, suffers and dies anew onHe NEW may not YEAR stay RESOLUTIONS.with us alway, andadolescence. It is then that the roads And bring the robin to the buddingthe last of next December,traveled by the girl in the Christian bough.There When he is has so gathered much I what must we not gave, do.the cross, just as it happened on Calvary.Now he moves his grief-fllledfamily and the girl in the pagan familydiverge.rills.And lift the grass, and wake the littleThe then, things in I the can other's seem track, rather few.This Old, too, New and Year gray, I have he'll well slip away, begun,eyes, now his thorn-crowned head inBoth girls may be kept at home to And all the earth will eager lifeI'll try and to he hold never out can till come it's back! done.various directions, now his parchedwait on every member of the family, endow.The whole year long I'll try to seeand burning lips. The expression onsubmission and obedience being the And send the herds to pastures greenHow kind and busy I can be.his Divine countenance changes in aoutstanding virtues. Both may go again.The year is like a page, snow-white,manner that moves one to tears, turningfrom the ordinary color to purple,out to work to a tea or rubber estate, And plant new hope within the heartsI hope no blots will come in sight.always accompanied by the neighbors of men.then to ashy-gray and the pallor ofso that the girl is never alone. But, We know that you will bring the harvestdays.death. Cold perspiration covers theA CHALLENGE TO ROMANISTif non-Christian, her only recreationsbody. Bright red blood oozes fromFAITH.the wounds, especially from beneathare going to the village well for When fruit is ripe aM pods areBy W. H. Morse, M.D.the cruel crown of thorns, and trickleswater, where she may meet an acquaintance,or attendance on the fullopening.down upon his face, shoulders andAnd all the hills are purple with the"You do not suppose that our AmericanCatholics believe in the so-breast. The parted lips show themoon festivals, when families go inhaze.mouth filledwith foam and blood, and little groups to lay fiowers on theAnd in the stubbled fields thecalled present-day miracles that holdat times a fresh stream gushes forth shrines in the Buddhist temples.crickets sing;the faith of the ignorant Romanists,from the sacred wound of his side."Her parents choose her husband forWhen yellow pumpkins gleam amidof Europe, do you?"My visitor evidently re"d the entire her; she is married early, and thoughthe corn.The question came to me from anpaper, which was filledwith just such she may not love the man she usuallymakes no objections, knowing thatAnd plenty falls from Amalthaea'sintelligent Roman Catholic, who spokestuff as I have quoted. When he hadfor and in behalf of intelligent Romanfinished, he handed the magazine to unless she falls in with her parents'Catholics of the United States. Heme, and removed his spectacles.wishes, life will be made unpleasantwas proud of that intelligence, and byfor her in her home. She has toit he deprecated the ignorance of thepeople of his faith in the RomanCatholic countries of Europe. He hadfrankly acknowledged that in SouthAmerica the people are even moresuperstitious than in those countries,but he had at the same time stood upbravely for those of the United Statesand Canada. I do not question butthat he was sincere in what he declared,and I did not even adopt MarkTwain's answer to posers,—"Why really?"Instead I showed him a letter fromItaly, received just after Christmasthe healed.""Eh, hu!" was all the answer thatI received after reading this.community affairs, and it is notthought forward in her if she inauguratessome of them. If she lives in acity, she is privileged to attend theYoung Women's Christian Associa­THE blue, GREATER for only he FREEDOM saw how IN tion, with the freedom of its studyThe otherA friend had sent me a copy of the CHRISTIANbaby hadHOMES.waked and fled,with a grateful little bow."Catholic Monthly" for October. ItBy Frances L. Garside.lay handy on my desk, and I took itup, and asked my visitor if he had There comes from China, Japan,seen it. Although he takes in the Indi?, South America, Ceylon, andperiodicals of his faith to a large extent,he had not seen this one."I want to call your attention to anarticle in it," I said. "It is titled'The Miraculous Crucifix of Limpias,Spain.' I want to ask if you have anyidea that that which it sets forth isbelieved by intelligent Roman Catho­"Yes," he said. "But, coming backto the question that I asked you atthe outset, you do not suppose thatour American Catholics believe everythingof that sort? Mind you, I donot question but that some such thingoccurs in the church in Limpias, althoughit is inexplicable at this distance;but can you believe that thosemay the you who to dresses spectacle set ers, pecting sult "Yet Hartford, He "Well," take before Roman challenge—at read to and say slapped Luther their them so, of pinch?" apparently it such I article Catholic presumption Connecticut.cannot what said, back intelligence! to believed readers! "this a at one to reach challenge faith!" me. publishes American time!"magazine and it. What the that And, fraud What it salt-cell it an which read­is if in­ex­to a ITHE LITTLE NEW YEAR.By Miriam Clark Potter.The Little New Year slipped in atnight, when the folks were allabed;The clock struck twelve as he closedthe door, and the fireburned lowand red."I'm young! I'm cold!" sighed theLittle New Year. "I must havea coat to wear."So he wrapped himself in the baby'sshawl, and sat in the big armchair.The folks came down at their breakfasttime, and the mother said,"How queer!The little shawl is as warm as toast,as when I firstlaid it here!"But the baby's eyes were round andother countries in the southern hemispherethe same story of the greeterfreedom enjoyed by girls in Christian seeking a higher education that theyhomes than in homes that are non-may adopt some profession.Christian. With the conviction that Earning a living is not the only motivethat prompts them. They haveto be a follower of Christ one mustserve others, comes the broader horizonand the greater opportunities tochoose between two evils, and marriageseems the lesser one. A tragicromance that—to marry because it isthe less of two evils.The Christian girl has more interestsoutside her home. She goes tochurch twice on Sabbath, she belongsto a church sewing class, a churchguild, a missionary society, and doesbeautiful creative work for her churchbazaars, having also the usual Christi?n festivals to look forward to. Shemakes friends through these societiesand the church, and is privileged togo to see them, and to have them asher guests. She is given greater freedomin choosing a mate for life. Asa rule, the parents make the selection,but she is not forced to marry unlessher heart approves.If she lives in a village she enjoyshall, its reading room, its swimmingpool, and its gymnasium—every privilegethat is enjoyed by the girl in anAmerican town. Because of thesegreater opportunities to see, to learn,and to serve, there is an increasingnumber of Singhalese girls who arelearned through the wider horizonthat only by greater education andtraining may they be of service toothers. The ever-increasing religioushorn.We know that you will usher in thefeteOf glad Thanksgiving with itshearty glee;Will fasten little stockings round thegrate.And trim the branches of the Christmastree.And then you will depart—a hoarywraith.And leave us girded with our father'sfaith.

January 6, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lPSYCHOLOGY WITHOUT A SOUL.While evolution has its location properlyin biology its most dangerous phase atthe present time is in its latest applicationto psychology. Here it is functioningunder the name of Behaviorism. In itscommon use behavior belongs to the consciouslife. But not so in psychology. Inits present application in psychology itdisregards consciousness altogether anddeals only with nervous reactions. Properlynamed it should be called physiology,for it deals only with physical or chemicalaction on the claim that only in this waymay psychology be reduced to a science.As defined by Professor Watson, the leaderof the movement, "behaviorism is theview that the goal of psychology as anatural science is the prediction and controlof behavior and that in the pursuitof this aim it can dispense with consciousnessin the psychological sense." Thistakes psychology out of the mental sciencesand makes it wholly physical. Andthis is the pabulum that is being servedup today in many class-rooms.Thus in getting rid of consciousness asthe basis of the science it denies in effectthe existence of the soul. Not that itdoes that directly. Scientists are a littlewary since Bryan called them to taskabout denying the fact of the soul. Butthe science itself avowedly takes an agnosticattitude and claims that it doesnot know whether there be a soul or not.Professor Osborn, of Columbia, writes:"For Dewey and McDougall (both ofwhom are agnostics) I turned to myfriend Cattell, asking him if his fellowpsychologists had really lost the soul. Hereplied, 'I can talk more intelligently onany other subject than the soul. It iswell known that psychology lost its soullong ago and is said now to be losing itsmind. You should enquire of Descartesand the Catholic Church; it is a good subjectfor a paleontologist like yourself.' "To the student of the earlier psychologyit would seem that when the science tendsto confine itself to a consideration of instinctand the activities which it producesit had ceased to be psychology at all. Psychologymeans the science of the soul andif there is no soul, why was,te time withthe subject? That seems a pertinentquestion. But our universities are multiplyingcourses in the subject whichwhile it may not deny the existence ofthe soul utterly disregards it. This seemsto us the most dangerous modern applicationof the theory of evolution.So we would like to suggest to collegeboards and parents who still believe thatthe children have souls to save shouldlook into what the students are beingtaught in the Department of Psychology.A Christian college which provides a psychologywithout a soul should changeeither its profession or its practice.THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUSCHRIST.II Cor. 8:9.By James G. Love.In the Associated Press dispatches underdate of December 20th, there are recordedextracts of a sermon delivered inNew York City by a very eminent Rabbiin which he declares he had been led toaccept the teachings of Jesus and to believeon Him and to accept the doctrinesof Christianity, and that it is his purposeto preach to the Jews the value of theteachings of Jesus of Nazareth. This isvery significant, and in full accord withthe saying of Jesus: "And I, if I be liftedup, will draw all men unto Me." Hereinis another manifestation of the grace ofour Lord Jesus Christ, who though Hewas rich, yet for our sake He became poorthat we through His poverty might becomerich.In the above incident the drawing powerof Jesus is but another display of Hisgrace in that He is not willing that anyshould perish, no, not even the Jew. Norany nation, nor people, nor tongue!The grace of our Lord Jesus is supremelydisplayed in His love for sinful men,in which He laid down His life for Hisenemies. Greater love hath no man thanthis, and like this Rabbi, happy is he whomay be able to know the love of Christ,it being so wonderful that it is written,"which thing the angels desired to lookinto."The grace of our Lord Jesus was thesubject of attention by those who camein contact with Him as He dwelt amongus. It was said of Him, He went aboutdoing good, He found the needy, and ministeredto both the longing soul and thesick. Think of the man who was a leperand who knew his condition was hopeless,beseeching Him, kneeling before Him,crying, "Lord, if thou wilt, thou canstmake me clean." Without hesitating, immediatelyJesus spoke those graciouswords, "I will, be thou clean." Can weimagine the joy and admiration of thatwretched man?Other manifestations of the grace ofJesus were in His sympathy. He mingledHis tears with the bereaved. He stayed thefuneral cortege and raised the dead tolife again. He spoke the words of life tothe little maid, saying for the comfortand joy of those present, "She is not dead,but sleepeth." He enters into our sorrowsand carries our griefs.His grace is manifest in forgiveness.In the suffering of His agony while onthe cross He prayed for those who putHim to death and who crucified Himwithout a cause or fault. The poor, penitentthief became the object of His mercy,and the apostle declares, "In whom wehave redemption even the forgiveness ofsins."His grace is set forth in the promisemade to the believer. I go to prepare aplace for you. Surely we can depend onthe beauty and grandeur of that placewhich He would prepare. But that is notall He promised—"That where I am thereye may be also." To be in that "placeprepared," and "where He is," where weshall behold His face in righteousness isa transcendent thought to look forwardto in the wonderful realm of the grace ofour Lord Jesus Christ. Oh, that we mightknow the grace of our Lord Jesus and believeHis grace to be sufficient for us.Seattle, Washington.THE JEW AND CHRIST.One of the most remarkable discussionsin many years is just now taking place:and Christ is the center of it. Nor is thediscussion between Jew and Gentile; butbetween Jew and Jew. Rev. Dr. StephenS. Wise, one of the most noted of Rabbisin New York, preached in his "JewishTemple" a sermon in which he stated that"all Jews must accept the fact that 'Jesuswas,' and that doubt of his existenceshould be banished." The daily press sentout this statement with shouting headlines,and it was caught up by the pressin principal cities where many Jews reside.The orthodox Jews were scandalized,and are saying so. The Jews, for themost part, seem to hold three views: 1st.Jesus is a myth, as "Sswita Claus." 2nd.Jesus did live, and though a great teacher,he was not Divine; and what the four Gospelssay of him is contradictory, and largelymade up of tales and folk-lore. 3rd. Hewas put to death, but not by the Jews.The orthodox attack Dr. Wise in notonly rejecting his statements as absolutelyheretical and the worst kind of "Modernism"in Jewry; but, as he is chairmanof the "United Palestine Appeal," they demandhis resignation. They insist thathe is teaching heresy and is leading awaythe growth of the synagogue.The reader will observe that Dr. Wiseteaches that "Jesus was"; that he was agreat teacher; but was not Divine.The Modernist in the Protestant Churchteaches that "Jesus was"; that he was andis a great teacher; but not Divine. OnThanksgiving Day, 1925, two Protestantcongregations in New York united witha synagogue congregation in service, withthe famous Dr. Cadman as the preacher.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The ground on which they could worshiptogether is—Christ was a great teacher,but not Divine. Some Jews are peeringinto the darkness, trying to catch a glimmerof light. The discussion among themselvesis encouraging. May God hastenthe day when they shall see Jesus Divineas the Saviour of the world.F. M. FOSTER.EVOLUTION.No. 7—Embryology and ComparativeAnatomy.By Frank E. Allen.A popular writer has defined embryologyas "the study of each individual'sevolution from his firstbeginning in asingle cell." Embryonic development invarious kinds of animals has been studiedsomewhat closely for the past one hundredyears. The theory has been, andis held, that in the development of theembryo there is repeated in a condensedform the ancestral history of higher animals.It is supposed that all the minutesteps of evolution of animals, includingman, are passed through in the embryonicdevelopment of one individual. This isknown as the recapitulation theory. Ithas been regarded as one of the most importantarguments in favor of evolution.This subject cannot be studied by the averageperson with any degree of satisfaction,therefore we quote at some lengthfrom Adam Sedgwick, Professor of Zoologyat the Imperial College of Science andTechnology, London. Speaking of the recapitulationtheory, he says: "That explanationwhich is a deduction from thetheory of evolution, is to the effect thatthe peculiar embryonic structures and relationsjust mentioned are due to the retentionby the embryo of features which,once possessed by the adult ancestor,have been lost in the course of evolution.. . . Now this explanation, which, it willbe observed, can only be entertained onthe assumption that the evolution theoryis true, has been still further extended byembryologists in a remarkable and frequentlyunjustifiable manner, and hasbeen applied to all embryonic processes,finally leading to the so-called recapitulationtheory, which asserts that embryonichistory is a shortened recapitulation ofancestral history, or, to use the languageof modern zoology, that the ontogeny ordevelopment of the individual contains anabbreviated record of phylogeny or developmentof the race. A theory so importantand far-reaching as this requires verycareful examination. When we come tolook for the facts upon which it is based,we findthat they are non-existent, for theancestors of all living animals are dead,and we have no means of knowing whatthey were like. It is true that there arefossil remains of animals which have lived,but they are so imperfect as to be practicallyuseless for the present requirements.Moreover, if they were perfectlypreserved there would be no evidence toshow that they were the ancestors ofanimals now living. . . . Thus theexplanation ordinarily given of theembryonic structures referred to ispurely a deduction from the evolutiontheory. Indeed it is even lessthan this, for all that can be said is somethingof this kind; if the evolution theoryis true, then it is conceivable that thereason why the embryo of a bird passesthrough a stage in which its pharynx presentssome resemblance to that of a fishis that a remote ancestor of the bird possesseda pharynx with lateral aperturessuch as are at present found in fishes.. . . The explanation obviously impliesthe view that in the course of evolutionthe tendency has been for structures topersist in the embryo after they havebeen lost in the adult. Is there any justi­yoke sac attached could scarcely everhave led a happy, free life as an adult individual"(A Critique of the Theory ofEvolution, p. 16). It has been said thatthe human embryo develops gill archesand gill clefts as does the young fish. TheIt is clearly im­pharyngeal arches of the human embryofication for this view?possible to get any direct evidence, because,as explained above, we have noknowledge of the ancestors of living animals; but if we assume the evolution theoryto be true, there is a certain amountof indirect evidence which is distinctlyopposed to the view. As is well known,living birds are without teeth, but it isgenerally assumed that their edentulouscondition has been comparatively recentlyacquired, and that they are descendedfrom animals which, at a time not veryremote from the present, possessed teeth.Yet in no single case has it been definitelyshown that any trace of teeth has beendeveloped in the embryo. The same remarkapplies to a large number of similarcases; for instance the reduced digits ofthe bird's hand and foot and the limbs ofsnakes." Speaking of larvae, he adds:"The view, then, that embryonic developmentis essentially a recapitulation of ancestralhistory must be given up; it containsonly a few references to ancestralhistory, namely, those which have beenpreserved in a much modified form byprevious larvae." Prof. Sedgwick thensums up the law of Karl Ernest von Baer,who is called the greatest of modern embryologists:"This generalization may bestated as follows: embryos of differentspecies of the same group are more alikethan adults, and the resemblances aregreater the younger the embryo examined.Great importance has been attachedto this generalization by embryologistsand naturalists, and it is very widely accepted.Nevertheless it is open to seriouscriticism. If it were true, we shouldexpect to findthe embryos of closely similarspecies would be indistinguishable.but this is notoriously not the case. Onthe contrary they often differ more than dothe adults, in support of which statementthe embryos of the different species ofPeripatus may be referred to. The generalizationundoubtedly had its origin inthe fact that there is what may be calleda family resemblance, which is by nomeans exact, is purely superficial, anddoes not extend to anatomical detail. . . .'To state that it is a progress from thegeneral to the special is to go altogetherbeyond the facts' " (Ency. Brit., 11th Ed.,Vol. IX, pp. 322, 323, 324.—Emphasismine).Prof. T. H. Morgan, of Columbia, said:"It was recognized that many embryonicstages could not possibly represent ancestralanimals. A young fish with a hugenever become perforated as in fish anddevelop into other organs than thosewhich are homologous with gills of fishand there is no sufficient reason for callingthem cranchial arches (gills throughwhich water passes) or grooves. Supposeone assumes the theory that man hasevolved from the ape, then his theory ofevolution is reversed when he comparesthe young ape with man for he must concedethe fact that the shape of its skulland face is more like man than is thegrown animal. According to the recapitulationtheory he would then conclude thatthe ape had descended from man ratherthan that man had ascended from the ape.While a very plausible argument can bedevised in favor of the recapitulation theory,there are a multitude of facts whichdisprove it. Sufficient has been said toshow: 1. It is an argument which runsin a circle. As Sedgwick says, the argumentin its favor can only be entertainedon the assumption that the theory is true.2. It is based upon paleontology, or uponthe theory that evolution is proved by acollection of fossil forms. We have alreadyshown this to be incorrect. 3. Whenan array is presented seeming to proveprogression in fossil forms there is noproof that they are in any way related tothe embryo in question. 4. There is admittedlymuch evidence opposed to theview. For instance there is no indicationof teeth in the embryo of the bird, thoughit is supposed to have developed fromanimals which had teeth.It is manifest that however similar embryosmay appear there is a real thoughinvisible distinction. The embryos ofhorse, pig, rabbit, camel, or monkey, and

January 6, 1926A FAMILY PAPERman, however similar they may appear,persist in producing after their kind regardlessof all theories of embryologists.That there is no crossing over from one tothe other furnishes evidence that there is,and ever has been, a distinct differenceformed by the Creator, which, though itcannot be discovered or explained, yet istoo evident to be denied.Comparative Anatomy.This is the study of similarities anddifferences in the bodies of living creatures.Statements like the following arefrequently made: "Bone for bone, musclefor muscle, organ for organ, scientists findunmistakable correspondence between thedifferent species, until they can be arrangedin series and made to display withwhat slight modifications they might havepassed from one to the other. The paddleof a turtle, the wing of a bird, the flipperof a whale, the foreleg of a horse, and thearm of a man reveal the same essentialbones and muscles merely adjusted to differentenvironments and tasks." Thesame mysticism, however, cannot bethrown about this argument as the former,because men can see for themselves,at least concerning the visible organs ofthe body, the vast differences. It wouldtake considerable persuasion to convincemost men of the ease with which, if theyhad lost an arm, they could adjust the flipperof a whale to suit their needs and environment.Scientists distinguish between similarstructures in various animals in this way:functional resemblances are said to bestuctor's table with skeletons of a man,a flamingo, an ape and a dog hierarchicallyarranged thereon; given an instructorsufficiently versed in osteology to directattention to the points in which the skeletonsconcur: and there can be no doubtwhatever as to psychological result. Thestudent forms spontaneously the notionof a common vertebrae type." He alsoconcludes that this is "a venerable familylikeness, posed for originally by a singlepair of ancestors" (p. 54). In order, however,to make a reasonable comparisonone should point out the differences aswell as the likenesses. In comparing manwith the ape, the shape of the spine, thebody, the position in which the skull islocated on the spine and other differenceshave led Virchow to affirm that "the differencesbetween man and monkey are sowide that almost any fragment is sufficientto diagnose them." Prof. H. F. Osbornsays: "From comparative anatomyalone it is possible to arrange a series ofliving forms which, although structurallya convincing array because placed in agraded series, may be, nevertheless, in anorder inverse to that of the actual historicalsuccession. The most marked caseof such inversion in comparative anatomyis that of Carl Gegenbauer, who in arrangingthe fins of fishes in support ofhis theory that the fin of the Australianlung-fish was the most primitive, placedas the primordial type a fin which paleontologyhas proved to be one of the latesttypes if not the last" (Ency. Brit., Vol.XX, p. 586). Thus we are thrown backagain to paleontology for our finaldecisionof comparative anatomy.(To be continued)analogous, and structural resemblancesare homologous. These resemblanceshave been illustrated as follows: Thewing of a bird and the arm of a man, bothof which are forelimbs, and have a similar"Men are rich only as they give. Hefundamental structure of bone, muscles,who gives great service, gets great returns.Action and reaction are equal, andblood-vessels and nerves, are homologous.The wing of a bird and of a butterflythe radiatory power of the planets balancestheir attraction. The love you keepwhich are alike in function but differentin structure are analogous. The wings ofis the love you give away."birds and bats are similar in structure andin function and are both analogous and"Do not expect gratitude; but when youhomologous. Homology is important becauseit is taken as the basis for the clas­find it, be grateful."sification of plants and animals. The animalswith typical structures which arehomologous are supposed to belong to thesame natural group of plants or animalsand to have descended from a common ancestor.FEAST OF CHRIST'S KINGDOM.(Continued from page 1)In conclusion, the encyclical states thatthe Church claims as its right completeThose which have typical struc­liberty and independence from civil power,tures which are merely analogous, that is,very different structures performing thethe same conditions being extended to religiousorders and organizations of bothsame function, are said to belong to differentsexes. The Pontiff closes with the remindergroups and to have descended fromdifferent ancestors.that not only private individualsmust publicly venerate and obey Christ,In his discussion of homology, O'Toole but also magistrates, law-makers andpoints out how deceptive it may be made princes, as one day they will be called toto appear. "Given a class of impressionableaccount to God if they do not obey the di­premedics and coeds; given an invinecommands.WLitm!^^C o l u m nLETTERS FOR ANTI-SECRET TRACTS.Mim. on Witness Bearing,Synod Ref. Pres. Church.Dear Friends:Can I get a number of leaflets: "Free-Masonry as a Religion," by Brownlee, orany others which you consider equallygood? I am hoping to take up the workof evangelism ere long and with God'shelp I will let my light shine. Lodgismhas everything all its own way in this sectionof the country (Omaha). Awaitingyour reply and thanking you in advance,I am.Kindly send me at once twenty-five ofthe tracts, "Free Masonry as a Religion."Whatever the charges are, I will remitupon hearing from you.Brother Coleman:I have been fighting the Secret Ordersfor many years and at one time was theState Pres. of the . . . Anti-Secret work.I would like to have a few copies of yourtracts on Secret Societies. I distributeconsiderable in the way of tracts, &c., asyou will see by what is enclosed, and havingmy own printing plant I have a goodchance to fight the Devil through printedliterature.Hoping to hear from you along this line.Gentlemen:The tract by Dr. Brownlee on Free Masonrythat I requested some time ago, Ihave received. It is a fine thing andidentical with what we, the MissouriSynod of the Lutheran Church, are stillhaving to say against secretism. Itpleases one to see Christians elsewheretake the Word of God as it reads anddraw the consequences.My Board intends to furnish thesetracts to our missionaries in quantitiesfor free distribution in their newlyopened charges which are generally lodgeridden.Will you be kind enough to informme what would be the price on thesetracts, if gotten in quantities.Dear Sirs:Will you please send me half a dozencopies .of "Free Masonry as a Religion,"a sermon by the Rev. J. Day Brownlee?Recently read the sermon, enjoying itvery much.Am having more or less trouble witha number of lodge people who seem totake a special delight in claiming thatthe Lutheran Church is the only Churchnarrow enough to oppose secret orders.Would like to give them some concreteproof that they are badly mistaken. Encloseyour bill and I will send remittance.

BY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for January 24, 1926.JESUS AND THE SAMARITANWOMAN.John 4:13-26.It is probable that about eightmonths have intervened since the interviewof Nicodemus with Jesus. Ashort account of how Jesus spentthese months will be found in John3:22 to 4:3. From this we learn thatmost of the time was spent in thecountry districts of Judea where Hetaught and His disciples baptized.But Jesus found it necessary to getfarther away from the center ofpriestly influence. He thereforestarted for Galilee where the rest ofHis ministry was largely spent.On the way He must needs gothrough Samaria. Just why, we donot know. It may have been theeasiest and most direct passage intoGalilee from where He was at thattime. May we not also believe thatHe had in mind the teachable sinnerwhom He was to meet at the welland send on her mission of witnessbearingamong her friends in Sychar?At any rate He chose this route andafter hours of travel the little companycame to the well of Jacob justoutside of Sychar.You will find the purpose of John'sGospel beautifully illustrated in thisincident which tells how the gospel wasTHE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84of contact by seeming to put Himselfunder obligation to the woman; howHe ignores her dig about the exclu­introduced into Samaria. But thissiveness of the Jews and arouses herinvolves a knowledge of the history which have their source in the sin-interespoisoned world and which can never she understand what He meant? Doin the "living water." Didof the Samaritans as a background ofthe story. You should first look this reach down to the thirst of a human you? What qualities did He ascribeup.spirit. This is eternal life to know to this water? Can you explainThen we may read through the Him. All of us need this lesson just them? What is everlasting life?story having in mind Jesus as the as did the simple Samaritan woman. When does it begin? How does Jesusgreat Teacher. Make a list of the Our souls will grow and our charactersdevelop in proportion to the ap­Notice that she shifts the conversa­give it?methods of Jesus' teaching as foundhere. You will find that He used distinctivelythe teaching method. He which are above.a controversial question. Why? Whypetite with which we seek those things tion from the vital problem of life tosecures the attention of the woman by Jesus also teaches us here the is the personal problem a delicate oneasking her for a drink of the water spiritual nature of true worship. with her? How would a controversialof the well. He begins on the plain True worship is not a question of place discussion screen it? Does Jesus findof the woman's natural interest. Much but of faith and love; not a matter of a right and wrong in the controversy?is made of the point of contact inteaching these days. Here we find anNotice that He does not avoid it butmakes it an introduction to a richerexample of it in our Lord's methods.conception of worship. Why "inHe uses the discussion method ratherSpirit and in truth"? May one wor­than the lecture method. Thus heengages the activity of her mind. Hedirected the thought from the matterin hand. He leads her thoughts fromthe known and concrete to the unknownand spiritual truth which Hewishes her to grasp. In this case Heuses the physical and familiar as asymbol of the new and spiritual truth.He skilfully holds her mind to thepractical, moral and spiritual lessons.He has for her, in spite of her effortto go astray to the controversial andrelatively unimportant. Her mindclings to the earthly. He uses hernatural interests and desires in leadingher to higher things. Buildingupon her confession Christ revealsher heart and life to her by tellingher of her sins, to which she at onceresponded with an element of faith.He leads her up to the revelation ofHimself as Messiah and Saviour andfrom that He brings her to decisionand acceptance of Himself and sendsher out to bring others.If we study this carefully we willsee that there could be no better outlineof procedure for the highest formof gospel teaching than this. Jesusused the teaching method in order toarrive at the evangelistic end. Therewas no conflict between teaching andevangelism in His thought and life.Personal workers and parents andteachers need both the spirit andmethods that they can learn fromJesus. Read Matt. 28:19 and notehow He instructs His church to teachin order to evangelize.Now let us go over the lesson againand note the great spiritual lessons inwhat Jesus taught the woman andHis disciples. What Jesus taught ismore important than His way ofteaching. Now what have you found?Let us consider some of these.Spiritual life and blessing are in­Jesus did not come for the Jews only.What was the usual attitude of the If He had, would there be any hopeSamaritans toward the Jews? What for us to be forgiven for our sinswas the Samaritan readiness to re­and the gospel? Vs. 34. How can But Jesus came for us all. Some ofbe God's children, Paul? "No."finitely greater in value and perman­ceivencethan the mere physical and temporalthings which God gives us, and veloped? Acts 8 chap. Discuss the that to us.you explain it? How was it later de­the things Jesus did and said provedwhich are of themselves important. age when people are most ready for There was a people who lived closeThe clear, sparkling, satisfying and the gospel. What factors make a man to the Jews in Jesus' time who didlife sustaining water which the womancame to draw from the well was far are they under our control? How not like them. They were the Sam­or a community ready to hear? How not like the Jews and the Jews didused as a picture -of the higher life would you go about getting a communityready for a religious awaken­On the table score the course of thearitans.and satisfaction which can come onlyfrom God. The gift of God is eternal ing?Jordan River in the sand. Pile up thelife. They were blessed who knew the Notice how Jesus secures a point sand for Mt. Gerizim west of thesound of the jubilee trumpet becausethey believed and received their libertythrough it. Those who know the giftof God do not frequent those streamsform and ceremony but of spirituality.Man looketh on the outward appearancebut God looketh on the heart.This is one of the great lessons whichJesus insisted on again and again.And which was in striking contrastwith most of the worship of that time.It is also in striking contrast withHis meat was to do His Father's willand to finish His work. Should wenot follow our Lord in this singlehearted absorption in the spiritualmission He had to perform? Paulfelt it about his work. If we set aproper value on the gift of God andthe spiritual blessings which comewith salvation, we cannot but flnd aconstantly deepening satisfaction inworship and in the doing of God'swill. This will be meat and drink toSUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACH­ING OF THE LESSON.BY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN.JESUS AND THE SAMARITANWOMAN.John 4:13-26.Jesus had concluded His early Judeanministry. For eight months Hehad preached there and despite Hismiracles had met with little success.making the break of speaking to menat the wrong time and have the wisdomto judge the right time?BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson IV.—For January 24, 1926.JESUS AND THE SAMARITANWOMAN.John 4:1-42.Golden Text: With joy shall yedraw water out of the wells of salvation.Isa. 12:3.When Jesus lived on earth, Grace,was He an Englishman or an Americanor a Frenchman, or what wasHe? "He was a Jew."Jesus was born a Jew and grew upamong them and worked among themand His disciples were Jews. Butriver, and a little north of this mountainpile up the sand for Mt. Ebal.All around these two mountains andover to the river is Samaria. TheJews live up north and down south ofSamaria. When they want to gofrom the south country of the Jewsto the cities up north they usually goup the eastern shore of the JordanRiver. You see, the Samaritans andthe Jews will have nothing to dowith each other if they can help it.At the entrance to the valley betweenthese two mountains lies thewell which Jacob dug years andyears before, and during all that longtime folks have been drinking fromJacob's well. We will sink this jarin the sand for the well and placesome water in it. Not far away isthe tomb where Joseph was buried.You remember the story of Joseph,ship in the Spirit and not in the don't you, Marcus? Just a short distanceaway is the town of Sychar.truth? May one reverse the proceeding?How? How possess both? Use splints for the Samaritans livingOb.=!erve that she again shifts to a here in Sychar and in the other citiesthe undoubted character and trend in general subject, the Messiah. How of Samaria. Small boxes vdll do formuch of the worship of our own day. does Jesus bring the talk back to the the houses.We have to be constantly on our immediate present? Why does He One day Jesus is travelling northguard against mere formalism in make a clearer avowal of His identityto the Samaritan woman than to he had that talk with Nicodemus onfrom Jerusalem. It is not long afterworship. The developing of a genuinespirit of worship is one of the greatestneeds of the Church. Can you sug­How does He reveal to her, her ex­the eastern shore of the Jordan Riverthe Jews, even to His early disciples? the roof. Instead of going around bygest some ways how this may be done? treme need of His Messianic salvation?How then use her as a mis­the Samaritans on His way to Gali­so as not to come into contact withThen note the absorption of Jesusin His mission. (31-35.) Though sionary? Why does He use this womanwith an evil past and refuse to through the country of the Samarilee,Jesus and His disciples go rightweary and in need of nourishmentthe saving of this woman and of the accept the testimony of the evil tans.other Samaritans whom she was spirits?Will the Samaritans probably bebringing to Him, so filled His mind and Would the disciples have done any mean to Jesus when He passesheart that He ignored His hunger. work in that village? Why not? through their country, Betty? "YesHis meat was spiritual and more What discernment enables Jesus to because Jesus is a Jew."invigorating than mere temporal food. see the opening? How can we avoid But Jesus loves the Samaritans

January 6, 1926A FAMILY PAPERtoo, you know, just as He loves us. meets? Will he fight with all theThey are God's children, too, and other boys? Will he be selfish andJesus came to save them just as much disobedient and cruel and impolite?as to save the Jews. So Jesus and No, he will not do any of these things.His disciples come right on up the Each one of you think hard and thenroad toward Sychar.we will have you tell us one of theIt is a hot, dusty day. When they good things having God in your heartreach Jacob's well, Jesus sits beside will make a boy or girl do.the well to rest. The disciples go on The woman says to Jesus, "I knowinto the town of Sychar to buy some that Messiah cometh (he that is calledfood.Christ) : when he is come, he will declareunto us all things."Here comes a woman of Samariafrom the town of Sychar with a bottleto carry water back to her home. as she speaks, and is probably hopingShe is looking right into Jesus' faceAs she comes up to the well, Jesus ever so hard that Jesus is the Messiah.Don't you think she is, oh, solooks up at her, and says, "Give meto drink."Why did not Jesus get Himself adrink, Ernest? "He had nothing todraw the water with from the well."And then He wanted to talk with thiswoman and so asked for a drink tostart the conversation. Jesus knowsthat the way to get hold of anyone things as food and drink. She canis to let them do a kindness for you. only think of the wonderful man—Some folks want to do all the giving of Jesus.themselves.Back in Sychar she tells all aboutDoes Jesus know all there is to Jesus and what He has been tellingknow about us without our saying her, and it is only a short time tillone word, Margaret? "Even what Jesus and His disciples, looking up,we think."see a crowd of the Samaritans hurryingalong the road from Sychar toThis woman, of course, does notknow who Jesus is. She is terribly Jesus. What a blessing just this littlesurprised that Jesus speaks to her atall, because she is a Samaritan andHe is a Jew, and says so. But Jesussays:"If thou knewest the gift of God,and who it is that saith to thee. Giveme to drink; thou wouldest have askedof him, and he would have given theeliving water."The woman cannot understand atfirst what it is that Jesus is talkingabout. She thinks Jesus is talkingabout real water that we drink. Butwho knows what Jesus does mean?Yes, Katherine."Jesus means to have God living inour hearts."Now this woman had not alwaysbeen a good woman. She is not livingright even now. Does Jesus knowthat, Mildred? "Yes." So He tellsher all about her life, what she hasdone and what she is doing. Howwould you feel to have some one comealong whom you had never seen beforeand tell you all about yourselfand your family? "I'd feel kind offunny."But this makes the woman of Samariawonder, and she listens all themore to what Jesus has to say.Does the running water in a streamdo much good, Russell? "It makesthe flowers grow and the grass, andthe cows can get a drink." And socan we. All along its course the runningwater gives nothing but blessing.So Jesus tells this woman thatthe Spirit of God in the heart is justlike the beautiful running water inthe stream. God's Spirit brings usonly good things, and if we are fullof it, we just do good to other peopleall along the way as we go throughour lives, every day.I wonder who can tell some of thegood things God in a boy's heart willmake that boy do to the people hehappy when Jesus replies, "I thatspeak unto thee am he"?Just as she speaks Jesus' disciplescome back with their food, and thewoman is so excited she hurries backto Sychar leaving her water bottle behindher. She forgets all about such6.Cl)e KUorDThe testaments—the old and new, 31.One doctrine both hold forth toview.,32.Both show our race in Adam lost.No hope of succor, save at cost 33.Of price creation could not pay;No door of hope before it lay.Man had destroyed himself andrace;Nor yet had God revealed Hisgrace.His creatures knew Him just andgood;Him, God of love they understoodNor yet of mercy had they heard;37.Knew not of grace, knew not the7. word.Angels had fallen—were cast out;8. Of justice dire there was no doubt.But could a just God pardon sin, 38.9. Humble Himself to sinners win?Members recall of rebel race, 39.10. It Induce was a His question foes to well seek designed, His face? 40.To sore pernlex a finite mind.11. When angels stand in mute despair,41.Nor any answer can declare.12.A voice cried, "Save men from theBit,For I have found a ransom flt." 42.13.talk of Jesus by the side of the well Sublime that voice of sovereignhas done already. And for two daysgrace.these people who do not like the Jews 14. That offered mercy to our race. 43.at all, keep Jesus and His disciples That to our trembling parentsamong them, and give their hearts torhowedChrist.15. In promise of incarnate God.Hope hath for them and for theirrace;45.16. Both testaments speak of God'sYoung People's Uniongrace.46.Doth hold forth God the Lord to17. view,47.BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.A Mediator strong and true.Topic for Sabbath, January 24, 1926. A suffering Saviour. Him they 48.18.CONDITION AND NEEDS OF THEshow,AMERICAN INDIAN.God. in our nature stooping low, 49.(Our Indian Mission.) 19. To hear our sins and suffer woe.Eph. 6:10, 11.That free His chosen ones mightgo.Psalms: 67:1-3, No. 177; 23:1-3; 20.51.To suffer death, that they might g^No. 56; 107:7-12, No. 294; 119:1-3,live;No. 317.References: Isa. 61:1-3; Luke 11: 21.Rising again them life to give. 52.Both testaments exalt His name:24-26; I Peter 5:8, 9; Rom. 1:14;22. Him. Lord of heaven and earth15:1; Gal. 6:2; I Thess. 5:14; Matt. proclaim.53.28:19, 20.Of Greek and .Tew the only hope;The conditions and needs of the Him who reject in darkness grope.34.35.36.of d^oti/American Indian are no different 23.54.Both name Him child of virginfrom ours by nature. And by graceborn;his opportunity is as good as ours. 24.Alpha. Omega, all in all.Though God before creation's 55.Him First and Last the Scripturescall.A decade ago the statement was25. morn.made that sixty-one per cent of the His pame. Immanuel. the Blest. 56.Fxpunge the Chr'st. as Masons do.Indians were still out of the pale of 26. In whom our faith may ever rest. You'll find the Book is no morethe Christian Church. If that was Of David's F'^ed. after the flesh. true.the case their record is as good as The Son of God declared afresh. 57.that of the rest of our population. 27.Writ?. "Ichabod" unon it just.•Rv repurrec+ion from the dead. Its glory's faded into dust.The American Indian has not receivedfull justice from the UnitedIn nature which to ours wa« wed.28.The Stone, which builders did de­58spise,The substance of the Books we'vescanned.States government. Neither havethe Christians in our land appreciated T"; now most wondrous in our evfis.59. One mind must their contentshave planned.or discharged their indebtedness to Ti^xalted to the copn-stonp'« pl'ire. The Old in types and symbolsthe Indians. If we had the spirit of 29. The heavenly temple He doth 60. veilsPaul we would feel ourselves debtorsgrace.30.The Truth; obscurely it reveals.to barbarians, foreigners or savages. He, God-man, sits oh David's 61. The New unveils the mysteries.The American Indian has not beenthrone;Interprets types and prophecies.blessed with the light of the gospel All crowns before His feet are 62.Some sav "The Old upholds theto the extent we have, yet he respondsnrone.*Thisas well when he has the light.Of Hi.= TT^eri emvh-e was shall written be no to end: ArchieNew,".Tohn(Continued on page 11)It Dodds shall from bv his sea -father, to sea -horHv extend. be=A statement not more surely truefore All his nower death in in Regina, heaven Canada,Than is its fellow, that. "The Oldand earth The New doth clearly all unfold."are giver.The Old is rich in illustration.This risen Lord who reigns in The Nev7 gives clearer information.heaven.44.He universal sceptre wieldsAnd all His own from evil shields.All enemies are overcome,His boastful haters now are dumb.The powers of hell before Himquake;Hell's strong foundations moveand shake.The arches all of heaven ring,With acclamation to this King.To David's son and David's Lord,They all united praise accord.He's raised the dead; He's judgedthe world;'Tis right His banner be unfurled.Upon His thigh and vesturesbright,This bold inscription flames insight:"King of kings and Lord of lords,"Jehovah, Him this name accords!His enemies, a foot-stool meet.Are prostrate ever 'neath His feet.His human nature shines andgleams,With uncreated light it beams.He shines as Son of Righteousness,And fills His saints with light andpeace.This the ('lory He had prayed.They might sometime see displayed.Their glorious Lord they nowadore;They chant His praises evermore.Yet when in glorv thus elate.The crowned Messiah sits instate.He's mindful of the Covenantstill;And subject to His Father's will.To Father equal, substance same.In office lower He became.The plan eternal and of grace.For the salvation of our race.He's subject to His Father's will.The reigning Mediator still.He and His Kingdom both subject,Owing the Father all respect.In this arra.ngement God will be.Supreme through all eternity.God will be ever all in all;And we, Christ, King, forevercall!In both testaments you flnd,Christ first, Christ last, before,behind,To guide our feet we need themTo Who Our part both; thanks gave with us are both either due of t.he we'd them God be in above loath. love,

January 6, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxti)Q « ilapttems ** ^KfteDtitngs « H o m e (doingsCt)e Cfiristian Jl3ation'$Cobcnanttr IBalip lR,oU^bt C&ristian Bation'0Cobenanter IBaptidm IBittotttC6e Cftristfan J^atfon'sCobenantet aaietitiins BellsCbe Ct)rfgtfan Jl3ation'0Cobenantet 2Deatfi iRoticeg"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited to Ghost and with fire." (In reporting for this Department (In reporting fortliis Departmentrecord the birth of their children inkindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, placeCovenanter parents are invited tothis column.BORN.To Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Dunlap, ofHopkinton, Iowa, congregation, onDecember 5th, a son, William Bruce.ushered into the attractive diningroom, which had been decorated forthe occasion by the hostess, Mrs. AliceMcKnight Seymour. About eightyguests partook of a delicious threecourse dinner after which the eveningwas turned over to the able Toastmaster,Rev. S. J. Johnston, whocaused every one to smile by his wittyhumor in introducing the variousmembers of the congregation, who respondedwith clever toasts to our"Visitors," our "Ladies," our "Men,""Those Funny Covenanters," "Orlandoas a home for Reformed Presbyterians."Mrs. S. J. Johnston hadwritten and read for us a parody onour Choir, which brought shrieks oflaughter from the audience.We were very glad to have as ourguests a number of local attendantsat our church service, as well as thefollowing guests from a distance:Miss Beattie, New Alexandria, Pa.;Miss Guthrie, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr.and Mrs. Wm. McCoy, Triadelphia,W. Va.; Mr. Clarence Walkinshaw,Clarinda, Iowa; Mr. James Wilcox,Newburgh, N. Y.; Mrs. Snyder, Pitts­"I indeed baptize ye with water, butOne mightier than I cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the Holyrecord the baptism of their childrenhere.NEWS PROM LATAKIA.Dr. Balph does not seem to get better.He is in his bed most of the"God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soCombine your hearts in one."is transition."ties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.—^Editor.)place, and date.—EditorO• - "= RETURNED HOME.On December 23rd, at Beaver Falls,Pa., Miss Elizabeth S. Glasgow, amember of College Hill congregation.On December 29th, at Atlantic City,N. J., Dr. T. H. Acheson.the singing of Psalms and prayer,Dr. J. M. Coleman leading.newspaper that an order was to comeburgh, Pa. SPARTA ITEMS.It was a time of great rejoicing. EvenRemarks were made by Dr. J. M.soon giving Chrisitans the privilege tothe outsiders who came to hear theThe following evening was members a most of pleasant our congregationone to remember were home and for we the owe holiday a vote and W. S. Wilson, of Old Bethel, Dr.was to hinder. Also that any Mos­Wylie, of Oakdale, Rev. W. G. Robbworship in the mosque and no onepreaching testified that they had receiveda blessing. We gave thanks toseason: of Thanks Miss to Edyth the efficient Allan, hostess who is and in J. W. Coleman, Rev. J. R. Mcllroylem who wished to worship in theGod and to Mr. Lytle for this time ofcollege the committee at Greenville, for their splendid 111.; Harry work and Mr. T. H. Wilson, of Sparta. Thechurches was not to be hindered byrefreshing. We cannot boast of numbersbut we do feel that we had theHayes, in making from possible Muskingum such an enjoyable College; Old Blue Banner was read by Mrs.any one. Of course, things are farProf, repast. and Mrs. Howard S. Walker, M. K. Carson. Several musical num­were sung by the Wilson quar­is going to show us wonders. Per­from ideal but we feel that the Lordpresence of the Holy Spirit with us.from Carterville, 111.; Prof. Solon Wil­berson, from Whitaker, Pa.; Miss Vida tette, Jennie, Bertha, Solon and Lesshapsthe time is not far off when ourMr. Lytle remarked that we had thesame number as sat down with theWilson, Miss Lucia Salto and Misses ley. The pastor read the followingeyes shall see great things in placesMaster at the firstSupper, 13. OneElizabeth and Agnes Mcllroy, from resolutions drawn up by the otherwe thought least likely to see Hisof our members was ill and did notSt. Louis, and Miss Boyd, who is members of Session in appreciation ofglory.get here and one did not communeteaching in the county.Mr. Wilson's long and faithful serviceand presented him with a little"Toward the last of September aTurkish Schools Begin in Mersinebecause he felt he could not live up toA joint social of the Bethel andwhat was required. On the otherOld Bethel young people is being remembrance from the congregationcrier was sent to the streets to tellhand, two who have not been at theas a token of the love and the esteemthe people that on the firstof Octobertable with us for many years wereplanned for the Watch Night, accordingto the suggestions sent out bythe secretary of the young people.The social is to be at the Old Bethelchurch. We are looking forward to afine time.Our Sabbath School entertainmentwhich was held Tuesday night, December22nd, was a real success. Mostof the children of the school andmany of the parents were present.The program, the treat and the fellowshipwith friends enabled us toenjoy a very pleasant evening. _ Oursuperintendent. Miss Anna Reid, isdeserving of much credit in the managementof the Sabbath School.Even Christians were afraid to wearanything but the fez. Even sixhere. We have had no trouble in had received, but that if he had been months ago no one would have everNorthern Syria as they are having in of any service to the congregation, it dreamed that the shops would haveSouthern Syria. We have our HeavenlyFather to thank for the peace duty and that all glory should be giv­time. Even the women are beginninghad been merely the fulfilling of his been literally full of nice hats at thisand quietness we are enjoying.—Jean en to God. The meeting was adjournedwith the singing of the 133rd are compelled to wear the hat. Sen­to wear hats. All government officialsS.SPARTASmith.HONORS ELDER J. E.WILSON.Psalm GOOD and NEWS prayer. FROM Dr. MERSINE.J. M. Wylie timent is becoming so strong that theAlmost all the members of the congregationand many friends gatheredsoon be things of the past. Rumor(From leading.old baggy trousers and the fez willa letter written by Miss F.Elma French from Beirut, Syria, onat the Covenanter Church, on NorthOctober 28th. Miss French was inVine Street, Sparta, Tuesday morning,December 29th, with well filledBeirut at that time having some dentalwork attended to and took timebaskets to honor Mr. J. E. Wilson,to vrrite us a long newsy letter. Herwho has served the congregationfaithfully as an elder for almost forty-nineyears. He was elected March20th, 1877, and ordained a monthlater, April 19th, 1877. He has heldthe office of clerk since about 1898.He isstill an active member of Session.He has been a member of Presbyteryand Synod many times.After the basket dinner had beenserved, the congregation was calledto order by the chairman, Mr. JohnT. Finley, for a short program. Theopening of the exercises consisted ofin which they hold him:"In the Providence of a Graciousand Merciful Heavenly Father, ourbrother, Mr. J. E. Wilson, has beena member of the Bethel Session sinceApril 19th, 1877. After almost fortynineyears of service, he is still anactive member."We, the other members of Session,desire to express our appreciation ofhis long and faithful service as an el­ever been 'For Christ's Crown andCovenant.'"We are truly grateful to him forhis service and the example whichORLANDO, FLORIDA.time. Doesn't see any patients at all. he has set before us, and may it beOn December 23rd, the Orlando ReformedPresbyterian congregation strength.more years of service."We do hope he will regain his the Lord's will to spare him for manyheld their annual church dinner at the The rains have begun and they are Mr. Wilson in his response expressedthe feeling that he was notGreen Parrot Tea Room.needed.At about 6:30 P. M. the guests were Things are going along as usual worthy of all the commendation hesummer vacation was spent in Cyprusand she speaks of having spent anideal summer with the friends there.She returned to Mersine September9th.)Communion in Mersine."Rev. William Lytle, of Antioch,stopped over on his way home fromthe Mission Conference in Cyprus andheld communion in Mersine. It wasthe firsttime we had had communionsince the spring of 1922, and the firsttime our people have had the privilegeof hearing one of our ministers sincethe Rev. R. E. Wilson went home.restored. They have both been faithfulin their attendance and as far aswe can see and hear have been livingnearer to the Master day by day forsome time, especially the last year.T never saw a happier family thanthis little fiockwas. The people wereso glad to have us hold preparatoryservices in their homes, which wasdone every day but Saturday. Twoin straw hats and any one wearing ahat was called all kinds of names.has it that the time is coming whenpriests must put off their priestlyrobes except in the church. The objectseems to be to not have distinctionmade. I have heard this remarkso many times lately. Some one wouldsee a strange man and when askedwho he was would reply, 'I do notknow whether he is a Moslem or aChristian. He wears a hat.'Changing the Day of Rest."A great deal is being said aboutchanging the day of rest. Turkishpapers have printed that it is theirintention to have the shops and allplaces of business closed Saturdaynoon and stay closed until Mondaymorning. And a friend told me notlong ago that he had read in thepublic schools would open again andall children between 7 and 14 yearsmust register, or pay a flne. Thisfrightened the Christians greatly, butthey were afraid not to send theirchildren. A few days after schoolopened one little Turkish girl calleda httle girl who used to be in ourschool a heretic. The child complainedto the teacher, who punishedthe Turkish girl and sent her home.She then turned to the girls and toldthem any one who repeated suchbabies were baptized Saturday.der. We are greatly indebted to himHats Off and On in Turkey.for his wise counsel, for his sincere"Perhaps the world is more interestedin the change of head dress thatencouragement and for his real helpfulnessmentand that all were there on awords would receive similar treat­has taken place here than anything"He is marked as a man of one purpose,of constant and the Jesus his seeking Church. untiring devotion, Christ, at This zeal. the all his times King is His implicit shown motto the and in honor Head faith has his else ing time. years things that ago To has us it happened was is who most forbidden have interesting. here been for to watch­bring some Two to difficulties. 'credit coming."—Olive are Miss give all where hopeful French the idea There credit adds: signs Trees that is are—many. of "I due,' for there a do better November not and are want these But daylevel and must live as sisters."no

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84MORE CONCERNING THE NA­TIONAL STUDY CONFERENCEON THE CHURCHES ANDWORLD PEACE.(This conference met in Washington,D. C, December 1, 2 and 3, Dr.Walter McCarroll and Dr. W. J.Coleman from our Church attending.A partial report appeared last week.)In every age Christians are compellednot only to voice their protestagainst the existing order but topoint out precisely what the Spirit ofChrist demands and to try practicallyto embody it.In this effort to interpret and applythe spirit and teaching of ourLord, the Church, it should be franklyadmitted, has rendered a servicewhose practice has stopped far short4. In harmony with the spirit of theof its ideals. It should be now ar­Washingtodently seeking, as it confronts present of Armament and in keeping with theConference on Limitationday obligations and opportunities, ac­declaratiotually to know the mind of its Mas­"peace and security are more likely toby President Coolidge thatter and to do whatsoever He commands.We here have sought the ings . . . than by any attempt at com­result from fair and honorable deal­truth and the inspiration by which petition m squadrons and battalions,"right decisions might be reached and the United States should actively cooperatewith the other nations in stilla program for peace be adopted whichwe may ask the Churcii to undertake further reduction of aimaments.with a vital faith and a conviction 5. Plans for military expansion andof victory.increased expenditures in the PacificWar is the most colossal calamity are needless in themselves, because ofand scourge of modern life. War is agreements already made. They arenot inevitable. It is the supreme enemyof mankind. Its futility is be­derstanding on the part of other na­provocative of suspicion and misunyondquestion. Its continuance is the tions, and are contradictory to the affirmationof President Coolidge thatsuicide of civilization. We are determinedto outlaw the whole war system.Economics and industry, social quished the old standards of dealing"our country has definitely relin­welfare and progressive civilization, with other countries by terror andmorality and religion, all demand a force and is definitely committed tonew international order in which the new standard of dealing with themrighteousne.^s and justice between nationsshall prevail and in which nation ing."through friendship and understand­shall fear nation no longer, and preparefor war no more. For the at­Government, adopted by the6. We rejoice in the policy of ourWashing­tainment of this high ideal the lifeof the nations must be controlled bythe spirit of mutual goodwill made effectivethrough appropriate agencies.War must be outlawed and declared acrime by international agreement.The war spirit and war feelings mustbe banished and war preparationsabandoned. Permanent peace basedon equal justice and fair dealing forall alike, both .great and small, mustbe achieved. The Kingdom, of Godin the relations of nations must beestablished.This stupendous, difficult and ur­those policies and practices that tendto create international illwill, suspicionand fear. In the enactment oflegislation dealing with even domesticmatters that have internationalconsequences, each nation should practicethe principle of the Golden Rule.In this connection we have especiallyin mind sucn difficult questions as(1) Monopolistic control of raw materialsessential to modern industryand economic welfare.(2) Regulation of immigration.(3) Race discriminatory legislation.(4) Investments in backward countries.(5) Economic and social oppressionof minority racial groups withina nation.ton Conference on Limitation of Armament,for cooperating with Chinain seeking the early abolition of "extraterritoriality,"the adoption of"equal treaties" and the recovery oftariff autonomy. We urge the maintenanceby our people and Governmentof such attitudes toward, andtreatment of, China and of Chineseand of all Asiatics as are required bythe principles of good neighborlinessand the Golden Rule.7. The maintenance of justice andgoodwill between the peoples of theganization is opposed to Ihe declarationof President Coolidge that weshould demobilize intellectually aswell as in the military sense. Itwould inevitably tend to promote thewar spirit in commerce and amongindustrial workers.10. Our Government, together withali other great civilized nations, shouldinterdenominational and undenominational,secure the preparation of anshare in common agreements and incommon undertakings and activities inthe establishment and maintenance ofthe institutions essential for worldjustice, for the peaceful settlement ofall disputes, for mutual protection ofpeace-loving and law-abiding nationsfrom wanton attack, and for reductionof armaments by all nations.In this program the United Stateshas an ine.scapable responsibility andan essential part. The movement forworld peace cannot succeed withoutactive participation by its Governmentand people. We therefore recommendto the people of our land thefollowing concrete measures:(1) Immediate entry of the UnitedStates into the Permanent Courtof International Justice, with theHarding-Hughes-Coolidge reservations.(2) Declaration by the United Statesthat it will accept the affirmativejurisdiction of the World Courtand will submit to it every threateningdispute which the Court iscompetent to settle.(3) Full cooperation of our Governmentwith other nations in securingthe negotiation and ratificationof an international treatyoutlawing war as a crime underthe law of nations.(4) Adoption by the United Statesof the policy of complete cooperationwith all the humanitarianand other commissions and committeesof the League of Nationsto which commissions and committeesit may be invited.(5) Entry of the United. States intothe League of Nations with thereservation that the United Stateswill have no responsibility, moralor otherwise, for participatingin the economic or military disciplineof any nation, unless suchparticipation shall have been authorizedby the Congress of theUnited .States.Recommendations.the unity of the human family, andthe nrinciples of justice; and upon theestablishment of attitudes of mutualrespect and reliance upon reasonrather than force. We therefore recommendthat the Executive Committee,in cooperation with the variouseducational agencies, denominational,adequate program of education forthe development of these convictionsand attitudes.4. We recommend that, in the developmentof this program, due considerationbe given to the results ofrecent studies of innate tendencies inhuman nature as well as of the moldinginfluence of society itself upongrowing life.5. We believe it is possible to traina contemporaneous generation ofchildren around the world to flnd waysin which the gospel of goodwill canbe applied to racial and internationalrelationships. We therefore urgeupon the Communions the unique responsibilityfor world understandingpresented through their missionaryrelationships. To this end we suggestthat the committee seek the cooperationof the missionary and other agenciesin the working out of such a systemof training.6. We recommend, further, thatthere be recognition of the mental attitudesand social influences in presentday life which tend to preventmutual understanding and sympatheticcooperation between classes,nations, and races, and that programsof adult education and activity beprepared which shall develop relationshipsand attitudes which are inaccord with the life and teachings ofJesus.7. Any effective program of educationfor peace must be thoroughly integratedwith the whole process ofeducation. We "cherefore urge thatclose working relations be establishedbetween all the program-making educationalagencies upon which thechurches depend, and that the plansfor peace education be worked out cooperatively.8. We recognize the strategic positionof the local church, its pastorand Ciiristian leaders, in the programto end war, and suggest the importanc--;of forming local committees forpeace promotion and education.Orient and the Occident is essential 1. We rejoice to learn that twentysixCommunions have already formed 9. We recommend that every Citygent task challenges the Churches of to the peace of the Pacific and of theAmerica and al! citizens of goodwill. world. We of the United States, their respective Commissions on In­Federatioternational Goodwill and Peace and urged to form its own Committee onor Council of Churches beIt is a moral and religious as well as therefore, need to scrutinize withan economic and political task. All seriousness and care those acts and earnestly recommend to those Communionswhich have not yet done so which should cooperate with the Com­International Justice and Goodwillthe forces of civiliz.ation must thereforeunite in this noble adventure of straining these relations, with a view the importance of taking this step at mittees m local churches in communi­laws, both local and national, that arefaith and purpose.to such modifications as will conserve an early date.ty activities and ERRATA. programs in the interestDear Editor:—On of world peace. page We 2 of would the callThis Study Conference, representingsome thirty communions, rejoicing and the honor of both of these great mittee which has arranged for this attention Christian to Nation the of educational December oppor­16th,the essential rights, the self-respect 2. We request the Executive Com­in the many ringing declarations and branches of the one human family. Study Conference on the Churches tunities the date offered the in birth connection of Rev. with R. the J.constructive proposals by various religiousbodies, in their official actions, States should examine its historic pol­to its membership as it may findde­RuleLatakia,8. We believe that the United and World Peace, with such additions observance Dodds is given of Armistice 1866. He Dav. was Golden bornSabbath,Syria,Christmas.on December'Goodwilll21,presents to the Churches of the United icy known as the Monroe Doctrine, sirable, to serve as a Continuation Day,1861.andAfterotherspendinganniversaries.ten years inStates of America the following Affirmationsand Recommendations: American peoples, such a restatement 1. To secure promptly the publication toand seek, in cooperation with other Committee with the following duties: the10.TarsusWe recommendMission fieldtheheholdingreturnedofanotherthe UnitedConferenceStates,onbutthewasChurchesrecalledPolicies and Programs.of this policy as will make it a ground of the Message to the Churches toandAsiaWorldMinorPeaceafterwhen,the deathin theofjudgmentDr.1. The fundamental forces in up­obuilding a Christian world order are and Latin America.circulation as widely as possible siongoodwill between the United vStates adopted by this Conference and its DavidofMetheny,the Continuationwhich leftCommittee,the Mis­the educationalwithout a ministerialprog-am shallmember.havethose concrete activities which by 9. We rejoice in the condemnation among the Communions of the Hebeenreturnedsufficientlyflnallycar-iedto theout byUnitedthetheir very nature create, as well as of the militaristic spirit by the Pre.sidentjnhis Omaha address and record 2. To invite each Communion to take worth while.'United States.churchesStates into1907.—M.render .suchE. M.a Conferenceexpress, goodwill between nations andraces. Let the Churches, therefore, our opposition to all efforts to use the such official action as it may thinkbe zealous in works of international Reserve Officers' Training Corps, the desirable in regard to the affirmationsand recommendations of thebenevolences, be friendly to the strangers2. 3. institutions.and In The above should foreign nations the our nationalism, such peace common Churches the .and achievement land, strengthen Life 8S missionary will the spirit mutual that activities and in have United and all recently support AVork. of the to acquaintancelands to enterprisesStates policies world reconsider and bonds this held should home .and the Mobilization or Defense Test message.Citizens' Military Training Campsnarrow ferences tice Stockholm they friendship through and rise other and end con­jus­ofat training. its dustry paration prove ents boys disapprove the .sary Day and We phases. effect spirit especially exercises the and deplore under our proposed for ali physical girls, of We schools of possible war military the suitable and as urge among compulsory but a Government among regard organization well-being means and careful wo our war. training efforts colleges, emphaticallyof our as youth. review fostering Such military of unneces- citizensto of stud­pre­im­or­both We of in­all through world velopment 3. spirit cerning 3. tian cil's Justice the tion achievement To of The peace confer and cooperation continuing Education, Commissions education, the and achievement teachings Fatherhood with dependent Goodwill of children programs regarding of and of ends convictions essential Federal of and procedure Jesus Internationalupon of and permanent of God, view. methods promo­the Christ, Chris­youth, to Coun­con­in de­the

January 6, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11NATIONAL W. C. T. U. LAW EN­FORCEMENT PLANS.Enforcement of the EighteenthAmendment as provided for in theVolstead Act and the state enforcementcodes, is an all-the-year workin the Woman's Christian TemperanceUnion.We recognize that prohibition isfollowing the normal course as historyreveals that all great reformshave taken a generation or more toreach full enforcement. The habitsof a lifetime must be changed. Thelaws must be enforced by officials whobelieve in them and by a people determinedto win out against lawbreakers.The masses must be educated.The proposal to reinstate beerand wine is the proposal of the opponentsof prohibition and contains nosolution for the present situation.We recommend the following methodsfor a real campaign for law enforcement:(A) Focus attention on law enforcementby the general observanceby every local union of January 16thand 17th as Law Enforcement Days.(B) Knowledge is the basis ofaction.(1) Know the law. Know what ispermitted and what is prohibited.Study National, State and Municipalenforcement laws.(2) Know the olficials charged withthe responsibility of law enforcement.(3) Know the courts. Find outhow the violators of law are beingpunished—whether they are promptlytried, and sentences are adequate.(4) Know the objections to prohibitionin your community and be prepareto answer them.(5) Know the kinds of businesscarried on in places formerly occupiedby saloons.(6) Know the facts as to what prohibitionhas accomplished.(C) Citizenship is a patriotic responsibilitydevolving upon men endwomen alike. Use your citizenship.(1) By organizing study clubs inCitizenship to learn the machinery ofgovernment and whether that machineryis being used to the best advantagefor the enforcement of law;(D) Co-operation is necessary becauseno man lives to himself alone.Co-operate with law enforcement officials(1) By conferring with the oificialsof your own district, state or countyas to how you can help them;(2) By supporting faithful officialsin the performance of their duties;(3) By personal letters of commendationof editors, legislators, judges,and all public oflaciEls who by preceptand example are helping to win thefight against an illegal business.(E) Law observance is the fundamentalbasis on which final enforcementrests. In a republic the peopleare the rulers and just rulers mustabide by their own laws. This canbe promoted(1) By stressing the fact that lawA LITHOGRAPHED COPY OF THECHURCH SERVICE FLAGWith Presentation AddressSecurely Packed in a Thick Card Tube, by Mail to Any AddressONE DOLLAR"The Connellsville people are all greatly pleased, and they allwant a copy to frame and have in their homes. Fine piece of work.Send us six more flags."—Rev. J. M. Johnston.""The Lithograph is a beauty."—Paul Coleman.Accepted by the U. S. Government for permanent exhibition inthe National Museum at Washington, D. C.Accepted by N. Skinner, New York State Legislative Librarian,for permanent exhibition in the large Legislative Library, CapitolBuilding, Albany, N. Y."Artistically executed, and what it represents is imperishable.Surely the 'Beauty of the Lord' is resting upon that work of yourheart and hands."—R. Holmes, Ballymoney, Ireland.Accepted by Alfred Percival Smith, Curator, Presbyterian HistoricalSociety, for permanent exhibition in their rooms, WitherspoonBuilding, Philadelphia."I prize it very highly."—Lieut. Col. John S. Chambers, Assistantto the Quartermaster General, Washington, D. C."I am so glad the Government has received our Service Flag. Ithas given us a name in history."—Miss M. E. Gibson, Brooklyn."A conclusive proof of loyalty will be accepted anywhere. Andv/here is more conclusive proof to be found than in the CovenanterService Flag accepted by the Government and exhibited by the Governmentas absolute evidence of the limitless loyalty of the Covenantersof America?"—R. J. G. McKnight."I have received the Lithograph of the Service Flag. The conceivingof the Flag, and the carrying out of the plan concerning it,is a tribute to genius."—John C. Slater."A work of art, but its chief and all appealing glory is as amemorial handed down to coming generations."—W. W. Dickey,Youngstown, Ohio.Christian Nation Publishing Company1105 Tribune Building, New Yorkobservance is incumbent upon all citizensas a patriotic duty, since thosewho sell are dependent upon thosewho buy for customers, and those whobuy are helping to financethe illegalliquor traffic;(2) By greater emphasis on ScientificTemperance Instruction togetherwith teaching the health, social andeconomic benefit of prohibition in allschools, public and private;(3) By a campaign of educationamong the children in all religiousschools—Sunday and Week-day;(4) By enlisting young people inschools and colleges in support of lawobservance based on their desire toexcel in sports, in scholarship and inpreparation for leadership;(5) By correlating the necessity fortotal abstinence (law observance)with the promotion of public health,efficiency, child welfare, the safeguardingof the home and the fundamentalsof law and order;(6) By counteracting the effect ofthe destructive newspaper propagandaof the opposition by constructiveinformation concerning the beneficialresults of prohibition. Utilize theAN APPRECIATION.press through paid advertisements orDecember signed articles 20th is and a open day we letters. will alwaysremember because it is our weddinganniversary, but December 20th,1925. was made especially memorableby the hearty expressions of goodwill shown us by our people of theSouthfield congregation. A meetingof the Social Committee of the C. Y.P. U. was called at the home of thepastor Friday evening, December18th, but when the committee arrivedit proved to be a "committee of thewhole" congregation and it was indeeda Social Committee. Unannounced,but not empty-handed, theycame, depositing in the center of theiivmg room a three-months' supply ofgroceries and other gocd things to eat.Later in the evening George Henning,speaking for the congregation, extendedcongratulations and goodwishes and presented Mrs. Mathewswith a Christmas stocking containingten crisp new ten-dollar bills as afurther expression of the congreo-ation'sgood will. °The thing which makes this expressionof love and loyalty so remarkableIS that the congregation is constantlydomg this sort of thing in some wayor other. And another blessing,greater even than all this, which weenjoy constantly is the spirit of unityand cooperation and willingness tbwork which are so manifest in thecongregation. Our debt of gratitudehas been poorly paid, but our constantprayer is that God would make us themeans B Aby which R GHe Amay I send N richblessings to His people hereCHRISTIAN J. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Do You Want to Go Along toPalestine Next Summer?A Travel Service has been inauguratedwhereby Ministers, S. S. Teachersand other church workers, together•with their families, can visit the HolyLand at extremely low rates. Inspirational,educational and at an un­place a local W. C. T. U. in every tions of women by urging them totective Union, and other organizaheardof price. Everybody can now community, and will bring into active adopt a program of their own to promotelaw observance and law enforce­go. Membership in this tour absolutelylimited to church workers. If you members.ment.membership all who have ever beenare not a pastor, send us your pastor's 3. Lay strong foundations for total 9. Concentrate the work of the departmentson their relation to lawstatement that you are a church worker.Responsible men at the head of tion of scientific tempei ance instruc­observance and law enforcement, thatabstinence through renewed presenta­this Service. Write for additional information.through the presentation of this sub­see that their progress is promoted bytion in the schools; win the teachers those interested in other reforms mayBible Lands Travel Serviceject in normal schools, training law observance and law enforcement.NATIONAL128 ArgyleW.St.,C.Chicago,T. U. PROGRAMHlinois. schools and at teachers' institutes, 10. Carry on a campaign of educationto expose the fallacies of the pro­thus promoting a knowledge of theOF ACTIVITIES 1925-1926.scientific fact that total abstinence ponents of the sale of beer and wine.Slogan:promotes health, public morals and 11. Emphasize department workMobilize for Law Observance and longevity.wiih the recommendation that eachLaw Enforcement.4. Enlist young people by securing loca! union adopt not less than sixPrayer has ever been our practice signatures to the Patriotic Roll of all departments and appoint superin­and our source of power. We callupon all members of the Woman'sChristian Temperance Union to praydaily for God's blessing upon ourleaders and our entire membershipthat they may have wisdom in thedevelopment and execution of plansto promote law observance and lawenforcement. The following are recommendedas special activities:1. A definite plan for increasingclude an invitation to all women andmen to commit themselves to law observanceand law enforcement by joiningthe W. C. T. U. or the Y. P. B.2. Enlist new women, and renewthe interest of former members by acampaign of organization that willbetween the ages of fourteen andtwenty-five, using their names as abasis for organizing a Y. P. B.5. Win a million children throughenlisting them as Prohibition Guards.Make each unit of the ProhibitionGuards the basis for a Loyal TemperanceLegion.6. Enlist the support of all Chris­through the press, pulpit and platform,and through up-to-date literature.8. Enlist the cooperation of otherorganizations: the Council of JewishWomen, the Women's Catholic Pro­tendents or directors.12. Enlist the public by placing historicand ref erence, temperance booksin all public libraries. iThat the storyof the fifty years' work of the Woman'sChristian Temnerance Unionmay be known, see that "WomenTorch-Bearers" is on the list.13. Hold a border conference in eachborder state, this to pave the way forThe Reformed Presbytenan Churchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church ,:nd SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.©ublication ©rjiatinifnt:TBoatli of

S. S. AND»C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR JAN. 31. JUNIOR TOPICS FOR JAN. 24 & 31.PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JAN. 27.VOL. 84. NO. 2153.4 2 N D Y E A R §JANUARY 13, 1926.m o NFOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884."Onr Banner" was nrerged In the Clulstlan Nation In Jane, 1891. Tbe Eeformed Preabyterian Standard was merged la the Cliristian Nation April 1st, 190t. T^Christian Nation became an international weekly October 4tli, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J^ under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY.T H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SSEEING THE ISSUE CLEARLY.UNDER the above caption, the SundaySchool Times quotes a statementfrom the editorial columns of the ChristianCentury. The statement follows:"Two worlds have crashed, the world oftradition and the world of Modernism. . . .There is a clash here as profound and asgrim as that between Christianity andConfucianism. Amiable words cannothide the differences. 'Blest be the tie' maybe sung until doomsday, but it cannot bindthese two worlds together. The God ofthe Fundamentalist is one God; the God ofthe Modernist is another. The Christ ofthe Fundamentalist is one Christ; theChrist of the Modernist is another. TheBible of Fundamentalism is one Bible;the Bible of Modernism is another. TheChurch, the Kingdom, the salvation, theconsummation of all things—these are onething to Fundamentalists and anotherthing to Modernists."The Christian Century is certainly nota Fundamentalist publication. It is notconceivable that the editorial dictum ofthe Christian Century should be biasedin favor of Fundamentalist teachings. Itmay be taken as a clear-cut statementof the real nature and purpose of Modernism,this editorial summation of the differencesbetween Fundamentalism and Modernism.We are glad to have the issuethus clarified, and clarified from such aquarter.PHILANTHROPY OF PHYSICIANS.A phase of philanthropic work that isall too seldom commented upon is thatpracticed by physicians. The full extentof it cannot be discovered. Much of itis done so quietly and in relations so con-BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.fidential as to challenge discovery. Figureshave been published lately indicatingthat in one item alone, that of "freehospital days," the philanthropy of physiciansin New York City has a money valueof $15,000,000 annually. If the entirecountry were considered, the figure mustbe put at $135,000,000. In arriving atthese figures no fanciful figure was placedon the value of the physician's services.The figures for the services of the physiciansrendered through the "free hospitaldays" in New York City were arrived atthrough the following computation: During1925, New York medical men gave5,020,502 "free hospital days" to 107 ofthe 140 medical and surgical serving institutionsin the city. Thirty-three institutionsevidently made no report of theirfree services and are not included in thePROHIBITION IN 1925.The New York Times prints the followingbrief summary of the situation astouching prohibition in its list of summariesof various lines of effort for theyear 1925. This particular summary isfrom the pen of Wayne B. Wheeler, GeneralCounsel of the Anti-Saloon League.The new Congress, with additional drySenators and Representatives added to thealready large dry majority, made a Christmasgift to the nation by its defeat of thefirst wet attempt to cripple enforcementby limiting the purchase of evidence toprove law violations. This first test voteshowed 17 wet votes to 139 dry ones, althoughover 175 dry members were absent.The principal prohibition bills now pendingare the Cramton bill for the organizationof the enforcement activities withcivil service for prohibition agents; theStalker bill for increased penalties, andthe Johnson bill for deportation of aliensconvicted of violating prohibition or nar­statistics. Figuring the services of themedical men at the absurdly low estimateof $3 per day, the philanthropic servicesof the "free hospital days" would amountto $61,506 more than the $15,000,000 atwhich they are estimated. Add to thiscotic laws. In the closing session of theparticular form of philanthropy the freeSixty-eighth Congress all wet measuresservices rendered to individuals in otherwere rejected by a Congress which provided$11,000,000 for enforcement.ways than through the hospitals, and thephilanthropic services and contributions The Senate approved anti-smugglingof medical men rendered as all men rendersuch services, and the magnitude ofthe philanthropy of physicians begins toappear.treaties with Canada, Panama and theNetherlands during the past year, makinga total of eleven such treaties, includingone with Mexico and one with FranceDoes this fact have any bearing upon which have not yet been completed. Thethe claim that the public owes a debt ofgratitude to the medical m'en of the countryuse of confiscated rum-running automobiles,vessels and other vehicles by the? A National Endowment Fund for Coast Guard and prohibition unit was au­the Physicians' Home for Aged Physicians thorized by the Sixty-eighth Congress inand Surgeons and their Families is; now the dosing days of the session.being agitated. Charles Capehart is the The standard set by the Justice Decampaigndirector for the Fund.(Continued on page 5)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:^rounrj ttie €)lti:^rmCt)airHIS GOING.By Marguerite Steele McCreary.He had been with them for a longtime, but the day came when theyknew He must g'o forever. It wasjust such a day as they might haveexpected for His going. Fresh snowhad fallen the night before blanketingground and roofs in spotless white.During the few hours of heavy,misty daylight, thoughts of their OldFriend were much in the minds ofthe townsfolk, for they knew the bentform was plodding westward throughthe deep snow. His progress slow butcertain. Their minds reverted to thepast. They recalled the night He hadfirst come among them and how forseveral days there had been greetingsand rejoicing. Then they had alisettled down to their usual routinemore or less unconscious of the presenceof the Stranger in their midst.But on this particular day, as theywent about their various duties, theycould not refrain from the meditatingon their experiences with Him. Thelittle gray crossing-watchman as hewalked, flag in hand, back and forthin front of his shanty reckoned to apasser-by that the Old Friend hadtreated him and his wife "purty fair"and they "kin' o' hated" to see himcoming of the' midnight hour whenthe Old Friend would go, to pray thatthe lessons He had taught might bedeep and lasting.And when the evening meal wasover, families ad friends gatheredaround warm fires, and in the glow ofthe soft lights while white flakesbeatagainst the black pane, they chattedintimately and reminiscently of thegoing of the Traveler. They knew atthat very moment that breathing hardHe was toiling up the hill and battlingdesperately with the north windand blinding snow. Even throughthe darkness they seemed to see Hisface scarred and wrinkled, as theyhad known it, yet, in His eyes showna glorious light such as shines onlyhis time. He read considerably andably know better as "Old Ironsides." remembered much of what he read.in the eyes of great souls. They repentedFrom there we came back to Boston He read of the Damascus Massacreof the burdens they had and made a complete circle of the that took place but a few weeks be­thoughtlessly heaped upon Him— town, seeing the main sights of in­forterest. his death with the interest ofburdens which at that moment werea world citizen, as if feeling a sort ofalmost too much for Him to bear. That night we all assembled at the fellow-citizeftship with the peoples ofSilence fell upon the assembled Cambridge church for the New Yeargroups. Each heart thought its own banquet. Here again the Cambridgethoughts.Then a whistle blew, then another,and another; bells rang, firearmswere PITTSBURGHdischarged and PRESBYTERIALin the midnightdin, just as the C. Y. clocks P. U. were strikingAt twelve, the they C. Y. knew P. U. He at had Rose passed Point overthe last western summer hill it was and announced into the silence that aprize beyond. of ten dollars had been offeredfor Beaver the most Falls, appropriate Pa. group of tenor more banquet and camp fire songs,original and otherwise, which couldBeattie from New York, Mr. and Mrs.Paul Christner, Mr. and Mrs. George0. Pritchard and daughter Gladys,from Montclair, New Jersey. Last realize the length of a tree till it laybut not least to arrive was Miss MarjorieMetheny, from Philadelphia. man went on call to the world ofon the ground.' Not till this goodWhen all were accounted for, the spirits had we stopped to think ofCambridge and Boston crowd, led by the length and breadth of the powerfulinfluences that have been set mMiss Betty Carlin and Peggy Finlayson,'started the procession. A bus motion by his life. But now all atwas waiting outside which took the once we are reminded of them andentire party over the bridge to comforted by them.Charleston. Here we saw Breed's The far reaching influences of hisHill, where the Bunker Hill monumentstands, and from there we went lived in a small village but his inter­life can scarcely be measured. Heto the Charleston Navy Yard and ests were world wide. He kept himselfposted in the current events ofboarded the famous old battleship,"The Constitution," which we prob­was kind and gentle in all his relationships.Candlish said of Chalmersat his death, that you "could notother lands.Mr. Wilson was a faithful and helpfulmember of the session. He wasa loyal Covenanter and took a keeninterest in the work of the church.He watched over the flockas one thatmust give an account of his stewardship.He was a great friend of theyoung people. Although his hair waswhite as snow with more than eightyoneyears of strenuous living, yet, heseemed himself always to be youngin spirit. The more birthdays hecrowd outdid themselves. One ofBoston's leading caterers served us adinner that we will long remember.There were over one hundred presentat the banquet who not only were highin their praises of the wonderful foodbut also enjoyed a most attractiveprogram of speeches and music whichhad been arranged by Betty Carlin.By this time we figured that Cambridgehad gone the" limit in its en­be produced by any Covenanter whose tertainment, but Saturday morning had the nearer he approached "eternalyouth."go. When some of the sales force in church belongs to the Pittsburgh the program continued with evena department store discussed His go­Presbyterying,the girl at the handkerchief From the different lists sent in through Boston's Custom House and country in the days of his eai'ly man­greater attractions. First we went Mr. Wilson heard the call of hiscounter asked, "Why should I be concernedabout His going? What has posing of a song sheet to be used at glorious sight of all Boston Harbor his youth to the arms of the Northselections will be made for the com­up into the tower which affords a hood and volunteered the strength ofhe done for me?" Several times duringthe day the grandmother who U. banquet in the early spring, and we visited the big stores and then out He was a member of Company A,the Pittsburgh Presbyterial C. Y. P. and surrounding towns. From there for the cause of liberty and justice.lived in sight of the snow covered at the Winona Synodical.to Harvard College at Cambridge. 78th Regiment, O. V. V. I., fromwestern hill over which the Traveler Whether you wish to win the prize George Burroughs, who is attending '63 to '65.would soon disappear gazed out of or not, will you contribute to the fun the university, acted as the guide, If we could have spoken to him inthe window, a far away look in her and general welfare of both the above which made it all the more interesting. the hour and article of his death weeye. She had watched many such mentioned by mailing as early as possiblea list of jolly songs to Mr. Ward automobiles in which we were driven to David when he said: "Thou shaltNext we were met by a number of should have used Jonathan's languageTravelers go over the hill. Thatnight after she had retired her Bible at the Reformed Presbylerian Seminary,7418 LAKE Penn CAMP avenue. RE-UNION.Pittsburgh, those famous battles of the Revolu­empty." But we sorrow not for him.out to Lexington and Concord where be missed, because thy seat will beWHITElay open to the marked passage, "Thedays of our years are three score andCambridge, Pa. Please Massachusetts, mention the was tune the to tionary War were fought.'We sorrow only because we shall seeten."which center each of much song activity is to be on sung. January Do Night was now approaching so we his face no more. Sorrowing, yet notAs He journeyed westward through not one, use two Psalm and three. or hymn The tunes. Covenanter were brought back to the Cambridge as those who have no hope, believingthe snow the townsfolk were much inYoung People's Society of the above church, where we were served a typi­Boston Bean supper. And then to join NOTES the great FROM cloud SELMA. of witnessesthat our departed brother has goneHis mind. He knew their innermost town invited all those who had at­catended the White Lake Camp last the greatest excitement of all—we A with noteworthy which we feature are of all the compassed L. M. S.thoughts. He had heard their voicesin love, in song, in anger, in curses.summer to meet for a carnp re-union went through the athletic games just of about; the we Selma bow in congregation humble submissiontheHe had dealt with every one of themin Cambridge over New Year's Day. as we do at White Lake and ended to study the of will the of distinctive the Heavenly principles Father, of—the ignorant and the learned, the Friday morning, January first,the up with the camp-fire scene. Mrs. and our Church. commend A the part bereaved of the next family meeting'sGod and program to the will word be of a discussion, His gracetorich and the poor. Such thoughtsyoung people of Cambridge and Bostonwere waiting in the South Boston Lake Camp five years from now. which "Why Covenanters is able to build Do Not them 'Vote." up, and AChristner read a prophecy on Whitearoused memories bitter, and lovely.He sobered as He recalled the shifting,unsteady eyes of the student in came in on the trains. Licentiate MINUTE cup to William OF THE Hawthorne NEW CONCORD whose the all them men that of the are congregation sanctified." will bestation to greet the visitors as they George Pritchard awarded a loving to social give hour them is "an also inheritance planned at among whichthe back row of the class room on Paul McCracken was supplying the team SESSION had won ON THE most DEATH points in OF the invited guests. T. We C. are McKNIGHT,hoping to getexamination day, the brown-faced Cambridge pulpit for the two Sabbaths games,MR.andJESSEwe endedW.withWILSON.much singingaround the camp-fire.prayer in the H. study M. of SPEER, "Prayer Clerk. anda clearer vision of the Moderator power Se, ofhuckster as he slipped two spoiled following Christmas and New Year's,Thevomatoes into the small basket ofso he naturally joined the reception We Covenanter shall never forget Congregation Cambridge. Missions." ofvegetables he sold a customer, the committee. Edwin McBurney was We New shall Concord never has forget suffered how a severe they The New Year was ushered in bymerchant who guaranteed a part wool also in town representing the Kansas worked i??® l?,.!^^^ to sudden make us death happy of Mr. over Jesse this a Watch Night meeting that was heldsuit to be all wool. A pleased expressionbrightened his countenance The firstto arrive were Miss Anna people December of the 5, whole 1925. denomination Mr. Wilson had was earnestness were manifest in the talksPresbyterial Cam.n.New W. Wilson, Year week-end. who departed If the this young life m the church. Great interest andas he recalled the joy in the face ofMcGaw and Miss Stobie, from Pittsburg.Miss McGaw attended Whiteability of New to dp Concord. things, we He would united never with Mrs. Mclsaac still continues on theas born much November enthusiasm, 12, 1844, willingness in the vicini­and and prayers of those present.the woman in the red brick house onthe corner when she gave a dish ofLake Camp last summer and was a need the Covenanter to fear for Church the in Covenanter his early sick list. After several weeks' stayhome-baked beans to the neighbors great favorite, so you can imagine the teenS; Church. He It was would elected sweep to the the count^-y elders'hipm its the animated New Concord spirit. congregation bome improvement is noted.m the hospital she is again at home.in the tiny yellow bungalow. His delight of all to meet her again at with.•^teps were lighter at the thought of Boston. The next train brought in January 5, 1905, and wfas elected We are looking forward with greatthe cheerful patient in the hospital"The Three Muskateers" fron) New clerk of the session May 25, 1912, and anticipation to the coming of Rev.enumerating to the nurses the rich York, Thomas Neeley, George and served m this capacity till his death. U H. Elhott who is to hold evangel--gifts the Traveler had left him.William Hawthorne. With them Our good brother was lovely and istic meetings in the church and schoolNever before had gifts of that kind came Foster Stuart, who is noted for pleasant in his life. He was quiet the latter part of Januarybeen bestowed upon him.his bright red neckties. Then came and unassuming in all his ways. He Miss Lytle Stormat has returnedof watch who ern deepened from with, them found unnumbered and not When Now townspeople hill. reluctant. had wept those from His and Himself He preceded the into allotted and He was the company pray^to short darkness, loved met jested ones anxious He going—going Him time and had He winter with. the over watch of and little to had been churches Travelersjoin the reasoned now twilight He laughedforever the train which connected with thetrom a holiday visit to her mothergroups among west­was that He to the Lucy Fall River and boat, Lily Thig Franke brought and Misses Jimand sister in Beaver Falls, Pa

January 13, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lIS THE COVENANTER POSITION OFNON-VOTING DISLOYAL?So say some. But to settle the questionwe must know what loyalty is. To whomor to what do we as citizens owe loyalty?After all loyalty to country is a somewhatindefinite thing. Since the World War wehave a class of citizens who call themselves100% Americans, but we have not noticedthat their high claims are borne out bytheir conduct.In the past many have beheved that thehighest test of loyalty was to take a gun,willingly or by compulsion, and fight forone's country. The criticism of this viewof loyalty is that it is only a passing stage.The nations are planning to get rid of war,the Bible assures us that wars are tocease, then if fightingis the highest testof loyalty there can be no highest test inthe days we hope to see. After all, thisview of loyalty is essentially the Germanone that war is a good thing and servingin the ranks is the highest good.So we come back to the question as towhat loyalty is. Another test which someinsist upon is saluting the flag, a rathereasy test by the way and certainly onethat means little in the affairs of the nation.Still others claim that when theCovenanter does not cast his ballot forsome political candidate on election daythat he is disloyal.It would seem clear that loyalty is owedto the highest power in the nation. Sosome will claim that when the governmentgives an order, whether right or wrong,it is the duty of the citizen to obey. Andthis is true if the government of theUnited States is the highest authority inthe nation. Obedience is the highest testof loyalty. If the government is supremethe conscience of the citizen must submitto its will.But is the government of the UnitedStates supreme? Or to come back to theoriginal question, to whom is loyaltyowed ? Here, if the citizen is a Christian,there is only one answer he can give. Hemust say that loyalty is owed to the supremeauthority and that is Jesus Christ.In being loyal to Him one is loyal to allthat is subordinate to Him.So loyalty is a much larger questionthan saluting the flag,or voting, or fighting.It involves not only the conduct, butthe character of the citizen. Loyalty isbut another name for obedience. The manwho is not a Christian may logically holdthat the political government is supremeas the German citizen was taught. TheRoman Catholic citizen may hold that thePope is supreme. But the ProtestantChristian must maintain that our- allegianceand loyalty is to Jesus Christ.That leads to the counter question. Isvoting under our Constitution, which doesnot o'wn Jesus Christ, a mark of loyalty?Is it done in obedience to Jesus Christ?Few Christians who have given attentionto the matter claim that it is. They arelikely to say that we must not mix rehgionand politics, or that while votingunder our Constitution is strictly right,it is necessary to carry on the government.The current ideas about loyalty needconsiderable revision. The jingoism thathas cost the world so much in blood andtears seems to be passing and we hail itsgoing. The highest patriotism, if God istrue, is to be found in the ways of peace,in loyalty to the Prince of Peace.WHAT PROHIBITION HAS DONE.*By Deets Pickett.Research Secretary Board of Temperance, Prohibitionand Public Morals of the M. E. Church.Prohibition is too often judged by whatit has not done, not by what it has done.Whatever is said for or against it, thisremains true: As an economic measure itis the wonder of the present age. It hasprovided the capital which has freed thecommon man from the drudgery and drabnessof life to an extent never beforeequalled. There is poverty in Americatoday, but the American mechanic, or eventhe American common laborer, is a kingin comparison with the workingmen ofother lands. Even in comparison with hisown lot a few years ago, his life todayis as light compared to darkness.Only a few years ago did we see hothousetomatoes and Florida lettuce on thetable of the workingman in the dead ofwinter? He was lucky if he was able toafford a dozen oranges for the childrenat Christmas time. Before prohibitiondid the workingman's children thrive onmilk and butter, without which no childcan thrive? They did not. But todayAmerica drinks more milk per capita thanany other nation on earth and America'schildren are the sturdiest and happiestin the world.A few years ago did the workingmanstep into his flivver and drive gaily towork in the morning? He did not. He"hoofed" it and was lucky to have a goodpair of shoes to "hoof" it in.And what of the workingman's wife?Life is hard enough even now for thewoman beset by poverty, nevertheless halfof the homes of the workingmen in thiscountry today have sinks in the kitchenwhere a few years ago the slops werethrown on the ground at the back door.*Address delivered at the International ReformFederation Dinner, Washington, D. C, December8, 1925.Homes innumerable are equipped with thelatest electrical devices which a few yearsago depended only on the muscles of afagged and disgusted woman.Why did prohibition do all this? Becauseprohibition took the money formerlywasted in the till of the saloon andplaced it in the banks there to serve aslife-building and life-giving capital; capitalto be loaned for the purpose of buildingfactories, financing enterprises, encouragingproduction, employing morelabor, using raw material and adding tothe stocks of goods which constitute theonly real wealth of a nation and whichalone can raise the standard of living.Socially, at least this may be said, thatthe saloon is gone. Even the wets todayunanimously say that the loss of thesaloon is so much gain to the nation. Butin the following breath they abuse prohibition.Who killed the saloon? Did theydo it? They did not. For generationsthey protected it in its devilish exploitationof the American race, and the brewersto whom they wish now to give a monopolyof the intoxicating liquor business werethe ones who owned and controlled it.Some good things can be said for thesaloon. At least, respectable women werebarred from its doors. As between thepublic house of Great Britain which debauchesBritish womanhood, as it debauchesBritish manhood, and the saloon,I take the saloon. As between the Germanbeer garden with its table surroundedby famines imbibing one common bloat,sinking into one dead level of stupidity,and the saloon, I take the saloon. As betweenthe French system of nearly everyother establishment a drinking place, withdrink slopped all over the sidewalks andwomen threading their way soliciting betweenthe tables, and the saloon, give methe saloon. Besides, if we do get the beertrade back and don't get the saloon, whatwill we do with it ? Sell beer at the sodafountains? That proposition wilt not gowith the mothers. Pour the product ofthe breweries into our homes? Never.If the beer trade comes back, let the salooncome with it for it was the least harmfulmethod of distributing hquors.It must be acknowledged that anotherunexpected social result of prohibition isupon us. We have more new-rich thanever before, and they are just as obnoxiousas the new-rich have been in everyage. Under prohibition our educationalinstitutions are jammed. Every little hickcollege has students sticking out of thewindows. Many of them are boys andgirls whose parents did not know what theinside of a book looked like. Of coursetheir manners are bad and spectacularlybad. Let them eat pie with a knife awhile longer and we will find they are

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84learning to eat it with a fork. The childrenand grandchildren of these new-richwho are intoxicated by the glories of theirnew opportunities will begin to found familiesof culture, will begin to learn whatresponsibility means.Politically, prohibition has indirectlyproduced the meanest sort of oppositionany policy ever evoked. You buy a Sabbathnewspaper. Your little son picks itup and turning to the magazine sectionreads a lot of alleged humor by Sam Hellmanor Stephen Leacock under cover ofwhich he is informed that his parents arefools, fanatics and Puritans for believingin prohibition. You go to the theatre,paying $4.40 for a seat. You are rewardedby being informed from the stage thatyou are a joke and a hypocrite becauseyou are a prohibitionist. This sneak propagandadescends upon our homes innovels, in humorous publications, in thedialogue of comic strips. It is cowardlyand contemptible opposition and we oughtnot to stand for it.What prohibition needs is for us to realizethat this is a triune government. Wewon the legislative branch and thoughtwe had the whole thing. It is up to usnow to win the executive branch from topto bottom and the judiciary all the waydown the line. Too much of what hasbeen done by the legislative has been undoneby the executive and judiciary. Personally,I would like to see the Presidentof the United States step out and takethe lead in this fight. He has been toocautious in his statements. So has everyother President we have ever had beentoo cautious when he spoke of the prohibitionlaw. Suppose Woodrow Wilson hadduring the war used the same cautioustone in rallying the support of his peopleand assailing the German position. Whatwe need is for the President to tell thepeople that this is a good law; that thestatements being made against it are notbased on fact; that the government is engagedin a war as vital to the interest ofdemocracy as was the World War; thatthis is no time for neutrality and thatnothing but victory and overwhelmingvictory will satisfy the nation. Then weought to drive every wet out of pubhclife unless his patriotism overshadows hisdisbelief in the prohibition law. Antiprohibitionistshave no business transactingthe affairs of a prohibition countryany more than monarchists would be suitableagents for a republic.Incidentally, let us have done with defeatism.Sensational statements have appearedat various times indicating thatwe are being whipped in this war. It isnot true. Some of these spokesmen speakout of a pure ignorance. Even their statementsindicate a sublime misunderstandingof the great objectives of the prohibitionmovement. To them it is only aneffort to control the appetite of the individual.Above all, we should redouble our localeffort. Why expect the United States In my own case, interest in the Anti-Government to police every little communityin the country while the local officialsSecrecy Cause and in Dr. Blanchard havebeen co-existent. For my introduction tosit back and twiddle their thumbs? both I am indebted to Dr. W. J. Coleman.Nine-tenths of prohibition enforcementought to be done by local officers. If theywon't do it we ought to throw them outof office.One other thing. We have got to educateas never before. We brought up onegeneration of prohibitionists on teachingthat alcohol is a poison and that generationchanged the Constitution of theUnited States. But another generationis with us. It doesn't know that alcoholis a poison. It doesn't know anythingabout the number of purposes of the prohibitionlaw. It has never heard the political,economic and other arguments forprohibition. It must be informed and thatright soon because it is being misinformeddaily. Informing it is our job. If we failwe will have failed in a sacred trust.AN APOSTLE OF THE OPEN LIFE.By Rev. T. M. Slater.Over the new-made grave of Dr. CharlesA. Blanchard what better epitaph couldbe written than the one above suggested ?He was in so many ways a princely representativeand herald of the Gospel ofLight—and his was such a versatile andmanifold pre-eminence. But whatever hisdistinction as a minister, an educator, anauthor, a great platform speaker, or aneminent type of Christian, he was mostwidely known and will be longest rememberedby many of us as the foremostleader and most gifted, convincing andpersuasive advocate of the Anti-SecrecyMovement.Having been long associated • with hishonored father in this work; always identifiedwith, and many times serving asPresident of the National Christian AssociationOpposed to Secret Societies; spendingpart of his life as a public lecturer onthe evils of the Lodge; for so many yearsthe principal speaker at numberless conventionsof this kind, besides contributingregularly to the Christian Cynosure, andhaving written some of the best books anddiscussions avilable on the subject of Secretism—isit any wonder that his nameis almost a synonym for this cause, andduring many past decades the cause itselfhas been inseparable in our thought fromthe name of this peerless representative?With some of us who have been favoredwith his personal friendship, this perhapsmore than any other human element accountsfor the views we now have of theimportance of the truth represented inthis cause, and our greatest human inspirationin its advocacy.Personal Recollections.This came during my senior year in collegewhen this good friend, being scheduledto speak at an Anti-Secrecy Conventionin Pittsburgh, proposed that I shouldaccompany him, and offered as an inducementhis promise to pay the hotel bills.Strange as it may seem, I had nevertillthen attended a meeting of this kind, hadno interest in any such movement, nor inits leaders. I am afraid it was the prospectof a change of boarding more thananything else that induced me to go;but there I heard some things I neverforgot, and for the firsttime saw and metDr. Blanchard. And while the beginningof this fellowship meant little to me atthat time, it was Dr. Blanchard that Irecalled and to him that I turned when,in the ministry a few years later, I hadto meet and deal with my firstSecret Orderproblem.Space does not permit a full recital ofall the circumstances whereby our liveswere from this time drawn together. Opportunitiesfor personal fellowship wereinfrequent, limited almost exclusively tooccasions when he assisted me in holdingAnti-Secrecy meetings, but were madedoubly blessed each time by having theprivilege of entertaining him in our home.Our correspondence was irregular, but hisletters were always fragrant of his personallove. Deeply do I appreciate his lastwords to me written some time before hisdeath: "I remember very gratefully myassociation with you in years past, andI shall be sorry if we ever lose track ofeach other." ... "I am grateful to youfor your fellowship in service, and willpray God to bless you and yours in everyday and every way until we come to thegathering of the saints.""The Chariots of Israel."Now that he has already gone "To thegathering of the saints," the thoughts fillingour hearts are scarcely less pensivethan those with which Elisha returnedfrom his parting with Elijah. For werealize to such men the nation is indebtedfor its salvation. Nor was he lacking inthe spirit and power of Elijah, telling"Modern Prophets of Baal" that "the Worshipof Secret Societies is offered to Satan."His opposition to the Lodge was alwaysbased on fundamental grounds. Beforethe beginning of my acquaintance

January 13, 1926A FAMILY PAPERwith him I had supposed Secret Societieswere wrong because they were secret, buthe showed me they were secret becausethey were wrong—fundamentally and essentiallywrong; and that their secrecywas only one of the incidental featuresof an essentially false religion.This was the distinctive keynote of allhis witness against the Lodge. I supposeno man ever lived who had a better understandingof the various ramificationsand side issues of the Secret Society question,or could speak with greater authorityon every aspect of this subject thanhe. He was a veritable "Past Master" inacquaintance with everything any officerin these organizations was supposed toknow, and had forgotten more aboutthem than most of their own men everknew; but for Dr. Blanchard the wholematter was summed up in a single word.They are all the children of Masonry, afalse religion, a Christless form of faiththat offers salvation and a code of moralsto sinners who are in need of a Saviour;and all who worship at these bloodless altarsand trust to that Saviourless faithfor their salvation are resting upon a hopethat cannot save. And such a religionis as sure to bring our land to ruin as thatwhich Elijah opposed on Carmel. I neverheard Dr. Blanchard speak where that wasnot the burden of his message.Speaking the Truth in Love.This great conception of the seriousnessof the Lodge evil, its essential antagonismto God as revealed in Jesus Christ,and all the ruin it is sure to work againstthe family, the church and society, notonly delivered Dr. Blanchard in his discussionsof this subject from dealing muchin trivial things, but gave to him the zealof a prophet and withal the tenderness andpersuasiveness of an evangelist. So manyreformers in their opposition to sin getharsh, censorious and unsympathetic. Inthe presentation of this subject wheresarcasm and ridicule are introduced, theinevitable result is to provoke resentmentand apparently do more harm than good.No one could ever hear Dr. Blanchardwithout feeling that his message camefrom a heart of love, from one who himselfknew God, who believed that mostmen were in the Lodge simply becausethey had been deceived as to its claims,who at heart wanted to be right, and whoif only they knew the truth would gladlyaccept and follow it.This feeling manifest in his platformmessages and which made him so winsomeas a public speaker was but the overflowof a Spirit-filled life. For him oppositionto an evil as popular as Secret Orders wasnot a pleasant or agreeable business.There were educational or literary subjectson which he was well qualified tospeak, and on which he often did speakwith acceptance. As he himself once said,tuberculosis, scrofula and other distressingforms of disease are not pleasant todeal with, yet they cannot be ignored. Todiscuss an evil like Secretism in the spiritof love requires great measures of theSpirit of God. And this man dwelt in God,and God in him.His Mantle Still With Us.A minister in Central Pennsylvania relatesthat after conducting a funeral hewandered around among the graves in thelittle country church yard where the bodyhad been laid to rest, and there saw a plainstone marking the grave of one who haddied in 1861. After giving the name, withdate of birth and of death, followed thesimple statement: "He died an Abolitionist."This present year marks the One HundredthAnniversary of the death of CaptainWilliam Morgan, who died as martyrto a cause as Scriptural as that of theslaves. Its finaltriumph is as inevitableas that of the Abolitionists. Who knowsbut that its finaladjustment may also bemade in blood?In whatever way it comes the witnessesmust do their work. Dr. Blanchard hasserved his own generation by the will ofGod, and has died with the testimonyupon his lips. The qualities that gaveefficacy to his witness are available to usall, and his mantle is one we all may share.PROHIBITION IN 1925.(Continued from page 1)partment calls for prosecution of all offenders,small or great, with no immunitiesgranted to any of either group. Anumber of prohibition cases engaged theattention of the United States SupremeCourt during the year.The reorganization of the ProhibitionEnforcement Unit with an Assistant Secretaryof the Treasury supervising 8,000customs officers and 8,000 Coast Guardofficers along with the prohibition agents,will make for more effective enforcement.Ten new regulations were issued for themore effective control of liquors and industrialalcohol, for which the dry forceshave been contending for more than twoyears. The unit secured 38,925 convictionsin the last fiscalyear.The foUo'wing States strengthened theirState enforcement codes in 1925: Arkansas,Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa,Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon,South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah andWyoming. Massachusetts repealed a lawrequiring a vote at the annual electionson license.: : D e p a r t m e n t : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.THE TWO R. A.'s AT WINCHESTER.The metings are over at Winchester, ayet they are not over. The Spirit has beguna work among us that I believe willcontinue. We called them the two R. A.'s,Rev. R. A. Blair and R. A. Steele. The attendancewas excellent from start to finish.The weather perfect throughout.The scenes of these meetings will long remainwith us. Some of the striking thingsare as follows:Brother Blair gave us all a new visionof the VICTORIOUS LIFE. As he explainedit many caught the true meaningof YIELDING TO CHRIST TO KEEP USFROM SINNING DAILY.Mr. Steele can surely lead singing. Heput over the Song Service in fineshapeand many came to hear him sing. Thesinging was a thrilling part of the services.The front seat was devoted to Forgivenessand ReconciKation and a numberfound new happiness by coming up publiclyand forgiving those who had wrongedthem.The Fast Day "Silent" half-hour justfollowing the sermon was among the mostimpressive parts of all the services.Many pledged themselves to the work ofreaching the unsaved "until they were wonfor Christ." A prayer group has beenformed which meets each week to prayand labor definitely for the men who arenot Christians in the community.The prayer meetings were well attendedand many wonderful things took placethere.Five accepted Jesus Christ during themeetings. Mr. Blair won a man to Christon the train as he left for Leavenworth.This man has joined a Bible class since.A large number signed cards of reconsecration,and many came forward as asign of their desire to reconsecrate theirlives. Truly "THIS IS THE LORD'S DO­ING. IT IS MARVELLOUS IN OUREYES." May God bring many others toexperience the "Joy of Salvation" as wehave experienced it during these last days.God bless Brothers Blair and Steele.To HIS NAME be all the GLORY.E. K PATTON.

BY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for January 31, 1926.THE FEEDING OF THE FIVETHOUSAND.John 6:1-14.In beginning our study for todaywe should have in mind that thisgreat miracle is the only incident inour Lord's public ministry previousto His final going up to Jerusalemwhich is given in all the gospels.as to Christ's attitude toward themultitude. What have you? Youhave noticed that Christ's anxiety isto satisfy the need of the multitude.Jesus never makes any demand withoutbeing prepared to supply all thatis needful for carrying out His plan.He desires that the hearts and mindsof His followers should be exercisedabout feeding the multitudes. Heknows the worth of little things whenput into His hands. The source ofsupply is in Himself and not in whatis given Him. He confers a greatprivilege on His disciples in makingTHE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84no satisfaction except in real fellowshipwith Christ and an actual absorbingof His Spirit and substancethrough communion with Him andstudy of His Word.When Jesus explained it all manywent back and walked no more 'withHim. The sifting began. The claimsof Christ are still tests of faith.They are still producing crises. Theyare dividing the false and the true.But they give to true followers an occasionto confess joyfully their satisfactionwith Christ and their triumphantfaith.have their empty market baskets ontheir arms.This little boy's mother says, "Son,you may be gone a long time. Waita minute or two and I'll put you upa lunch." She fills a basket with fivesmall barley loaves, which are likelarge crackers, and two tiny fishestoeat with his bread. He runs afterthe others, hugging his basket. Thisfolded cardboard with strings forhandles will do for his basket. Thesefive small pieces of white paper arethe loaves and two black pieces thefish. When Jesus sees the crowd Hefeels sorry for them because they are"as sheep not having a shepherd."Children living on the desert knowwhat that means. They flnd so manystray sheep and take them all home.They feel so sorry for the hungrythem istruments of conferring Hisbounty. There was an abundance inWhat does this suggest? That thethe provision of Christ. The morefeeding of the five thousand was awe are like Christ the less we waste. Lesson forthe ChOdrenturning point in the attitude of theWhatever our circumstances andpeople toward our Lord's ministry.capacities, however limited our opportunities,if only we hand over every­The study of what follows will confirmthis. Jesus reached the highBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. little things. So Jesus wants to gatherall these people in His arms andthing to Christ He will solve the problemof feeding the hungry souls JESUS FEEDS FIVE THOUSAND care for them. He begins to teachLesson V.—Sabbath, January 31, 1926.mark of His popularity here. Fromthis time popular interest in Himaround us.MEN.them, forgetting how tired He is.waned and thus exposed Him moreand more to the attacks of His enemies.again and answer the question. Why Golden Text: Jesus said unto them,Now let us study the lesson overJohn 6:1-14.They listen so intently to Jesusthey forget to go home to dinner, andWe should read all the accounts of did Jesus use His divine power to I am the bread of life: he that comethto me shall not hunger, and hethe little boy forgets to eat his.this miracle, noting all the circumstancesor events leading up to the was not His custom to work miracles that believeth on me shall neverfeed the great crowd? It certainlyEvening comes on and still they stay.The disciples say to Jesus, "This isincident of the lesson. You will probablyfind them somewhat as follows: tention to encourage the people to How many persons do you usuallyof this kind. He surely had no in­thirst.—John 6:35.a desert place, and it is late: sendthem away, that they may buy themselvesbread." Jesus says, "Give yethe twelve had just returned from an look to Him for their daily bread in have for supper Sabbath nights,them to eat." "Shall we go and buyitinerary of teaching and healing and this concrete fashion. It cannot be Grace? "Five." Suppose some Sabbathafternoon, when your mothertwo hundred pennyworth of bread?"made a brief report to Jesus. Jesus denied he had a concern for their"How many loaves have ye? Go andwas under increasing pressure becauseof His popularity with the that the only motive of Jesus here? feed you five, all the church peoplephysical need and comfort. Yet was had barely enough in the house tosee."So the disciples hunt through themultitudes and because of their growinginsistence that He declare Himself for the miracle? The people were not you for supper.'' What would yourWas there any real physical necessity would say, "We are going home withcrowd for food. They say to the littleboy, "Will you share your lunch?"as King of the Jews. The news of starving. They had been with Him mother do? Jesus was in that position,with a much larger crowd, in"Certainly. Here, take it all." Hethe tragic death of John the Baptist but a few hours. Yet He wills thegives his all to Jesus.had just been received. Some suggestthat this may have precipitated them. What was His attitude toward Jesus did.miracle out of His compassion for our lesson today. We will see whatWhat can you give? Mildred cana crisis among the followers of Jesus. all the physical needs of the people?give her voice to Jesus, Ernest hisWhat is the name of the sea whichThere may have been a demand for And what lesson do we have as to theenergy, Margaret her sympathy, Miriamher happy disposition. Jesus willJesus loved so well, Vera? "Theimmediate action on the part of Jesus attitude which all His followers Sea of Galilee." Sink this pan ofas the Messiah, who was, according should take concerning the comfortgladly use them all.water in the sand on the table forto their notion, to overthrow all foreignrule and establish again the Jew­Then Jesus by this miracle would a boat. Colored splints will do for to Jesus. It is all the food there isand temporal welfare of people? it, and floathalf a walnut shell for The disciples take the boy's lunchish kingdom. This was entirely contraryto the plan and principle of By this remarkable sign of His divine boxes lay out the city of Capernaum. could eat five times that much,strengthen the faith of His followers. the people of Palestine. With small in that great crowd. Marcus aloneJesus in inaugurating His kingdom. power Jesus established the confidence Paul, can you tell us about the couldn't you?Yet He might seem to be involved in of His disciples. He thus maintained journey Jesus' disciples took when At the Sabbath School picnic, whenit if He remained there. The desire the spiritual character of His mission He sent them away two by two? lunch was served, where did the peopleeat? Was there much order?of the multitudes to make Him King in life, in His purpose to save souls Here they all come back to meetafter the miracle was performed may rather than to save from political Jesus in Capernaum. Do they have "No." Some sat on the ground, somehave been one expression of this tendencyto revolution. No doubt, HeAnd they are so tired. But see the and ran over to the lake. Some stoodpowers.much to tell Him, Jeanne? "Yes." on the fence. Some took a sandwichBut in seeking a reason for thiswanted a few hours for solitary communionwith God for the refreshmentcannot find time to rest or talk or Jesus does. He commands the peoplecrowd following after them. They around the wagons. Let us see whatmiracle we should not fail to studyJesus' own interpretation of it on theof His own spirit, agitated by theeven to eat.to sit down orderly on the grass byfollowing day. (Chap. 6:26-35.)death of John, whom He mourned asDoes Jesus know how tired out the hundreds and by fifties. We'll arrangetliese sticks in rows for theSuch an interpretation is in accorda friend and in whose untimely deathdisciples are, Robert? "Yes." So Hewith the constant emphasis of JesusHe saw the sign and foreshadowingon the spiritual rather than the physicaland temporal.says, "Come ye yourselves apart into people. Jesus loves order in everything.Even the leaves on the treesof His own.a desert place, and rest awhile." TheyHow do you account for the largestep into a boat and sail across the are in order. All nature loves order.crowd present that day? It was the Jesus had to spend a great deal of sea to this plain over on the northeasternshore.—^when we enter the class room toSo Jesus would like us to be orderlyPassover season. The road to Jerusalempassed near the head of the had no interests of His own to serve Is it easy for Jesus to get away hang our hats on the nails, insteadtime in convincing the people that Helake. Pilgrims from every part of and that His sole desire was to supplytheir deepest need. He did not ways follow Him."After all are seated and quiet, Jesusfrom the crowd, Ann? "They al­of throwing them under the seats.Galilee were going along the way andthey would stop to see and hear Jesus. spend a moment looking out for Himself.He did not insist on rights that They start to run around the sea. ing up to heaven, asks God's bless­These people see Jesus leaving. takes the loaves and fishes, and look­Then they were attracted by themiracles which He did. They may should have been His. But He was "Where are you going?" their friends ing. I wonder how many sat quietlyhave felt that here was One who always doing things for men. He call. "Jesus has crossed over, and at our picnic while the blessing wascould help them in their present did a great many things for them not we are going after Him. Come asked. All eyes are on Jesus. Everyneeds. Doubtless, many were sick or to help them so much in a temporal along." So the crowd follows until one knows of the scarcity of food,had sick ones among their friends. way as to make them feel that He was there are about five thousand men. but they have faith in Jesus. StillSuppose that you now read through ready to help them and that He could It is morning, and will soon be dinner-time.They never think of that, is going to feed them. Jesus breaksthey cannot help wondering how Hethe lesson and write down the lessons supply their deepest need. And theor thoughts which it suggests to you hungry need of their souls could find but hurry along to find Jesus. Some the loaves and hands them to His

January 13, 1926A FAMILY PAPERdisciples, who pass them aroundamong His people, feeding all. ThenHe divides the two little fishes amongthem all. There is a bountiful supply.They did all eat, and were filled.meet together regularly every Sabbathand oftener. Because the LordBut that is not all. How did our asks them to do this, they do it nopicnic ground look when the day was matter what it costs. Faggots ofdone, Betty? "There were cans all bigots, swords of kings, no persecutionof any kind has ever been able toover, and pieces of cake, and appleswith one bite gone, and sandwiches keep true Christians apart nor toand pickles.'' Just think of all thatwaste.See how economical Jesus is. Hetells His disciples to gather up thefragments. So they each borrow a that the very existence of Christianitybasket. These tiny pill boxes will do. hangs upon their church meetings.These pieces of paper on the sand are It is in their meetings that the sacred ful Indian civilization before thethe fragments. "And they took up fire is kept burning in which the ini­Spaniardquity of the world is to be consumed. it. Today it is a land of contrasts.discovered and conqueredtwelve baskets full of fragments andof the fishes." Jesus makes use of Every church meeting, if it is what From its sea-coast plains to its loftyeverything.it ought to be, is a testimony before mountain-tops the climate rangesWhat fragments can we gather up, the world of Christ's goodness to His from tropical, through temperate, toFrances? There is that hour betweenschool and supper. We mustsave that. There is the dime weplanned to waste on tobacco—savethat; and that chance to tell aboutJesus—save that. If we have allsuch fragments, what a basket fullwe will have for Jesus.Ifoung People's DnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.is gaining converts, is winning peopleTopic for Sabbath, January 31, 1926.who have "received the word in muchTHE CALL, THE CLAIMS, AND aflliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost,"THE CONQUESTS OF THE like the Thessalonians of old; so thatCHURCH.they are "ensamples to all that believe"I Thess. 1:1-10.in their localities, and fromActs 13:1-3; Heb. 10:24, 25; them is "sounded out the word of thePsalms: 48:1, 2, 9, 10, No. 131; Lord not only" in their own neigh­87:1-5, No. 233; 84:1-3, No. 227; borhoods, "but also in every place"102:10-13, No. 268; 122:1-6, No. their "faith to God-ward is spread sionary to every 20,000. Catholic cussing the law of iGod with the350; 132:7-11, No. 368; 133:1-3, No. abroad."churches and wonderful cathedrals Rabbis. Later, we find that attendanceat the church was His custom.369.The conquests being made at the abound in the land, and the ignorantReferences: Matt. 16:19; 18:20; present time are limited only by the Indians and the women are largely He, the Son, equally to be worshipped28:19, 20; Isa. 28:16; 52:1; 60:1-5; lack of devotion to her work and to faithful Catholics. I find little is said with the Father, did not omit attendanceat the divine service, whereActs 1:8; 2:41-47; 3:19; 4:12; Rev. her Lord, but the gates of hell shall as to the faithfulness of the more2:10; 22:17.not prevail against the Church. As intelligent men to the Church. Hence God has promised to meet His people.The Church, composed of people the Lord has revealed, the triumphantannouncement of the completion so ignorant and superstitious, thiswe may assume that as they are not If Christ needed the strengtheningwho profess their faith in the LordJesus Christ, is called out to witness of her work shall yet be made when Church has less hold on them.for the Lord. Every member is to it is said: "The kingdoms of this Wonderful gold and silver mines,tell the world what he knows about world are become the Kingdom of our and oil fields are reported in thisJesus Christ, to tell it so persuasively Lord Jesus Christ."country, but they are operated mainlythat the world may know what heby foreign capital. The Unitedknows, and get all the good that comesStates participates in these activities,TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUSwithknowing it. Members speciallyand the many years of revolutionqualifled, like Barnabas and Paul, areSION.called to be leading or "star" witnesses,that the uninformed and prejudicedmay get the facts, accept thefacts, in short that they may believein Jesus Christ, and believe to thepoint of risking all they have forHim, that they may "wholly surrenderto the Lord, putting every departmentof their lives under His control.Yes, the Call of the Church is to witnessfor the Lord.The Church claims that she is thebody of Christ, that her members areGod's people by their own consent,and that those who are outside herpale are not God's people by their ownconsent,but that they ought to be.That they may encourage one anotherin their faith in Jesus and thatthey may stimulate one smother inthe propagation of their faith amongunbelievers, members of the Churchdissuade them from their faith. Theyknow by revelation and experiencethat their faith and the life of theheart depends upon fellowship, andown people and of His power overthem, and is a standing invitation andappeal to the unbelieving world tocome and submit to the Lord JesusChrist. Every true church meetingis a contribution of the Lord's followersto the Lord's cause and apresentation of the Lord's claim onthe world.The conquests of the Church havebeen great. Without force of arms,with very little co-operation from anycivil power, with workers generallydespised by the world, the ChurchJuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for January 24, 1926.RADIO MESSAGES FROM MEXI­CO.—Acts 16:9-10.Psalms: 67:1-7; 24:1-5; 22:22-31;72:1-8; 72:17-19; 126:5-6.References: Rom. 3:10-12; Acts17:16; Acts 17:22-23; Isa. 6:8; IICor. 9:7; Acts 13:44-45; I Cor. 2:1-5.Dear Boys and Girls:—Mexico was the seat of a wonder­frigid. Here may be found activevolcanoes, and here native Indians,Spaniards and half-breed nativesmingle with the business men of America,France, England, Germany, andother countries.The land is mainly in the hands ofa few thousand families, whose grantsdate back to the days of the conquestof the country. One ranch embracesthousands and tens of thousands ofacres. The Constitution of Mexicoof 1917 is aimed at breaking up theselarge ranches, and giving the poorpeons, who in years back were virtuallyslaves, ten or fifteenacres eachto cultivate for their families.The religion is mainly Catholic. A1924 estimate shows about 70,000Protestants in the country. ThePresbyterians, Baptists and MethodistEpiscopaJs have missions, butthe ratio is estimated to be one mis­universal condition in largely Catholiccountries.The great and crying need, couldour radio translate for us the unspokenheart cry of these poor people, asdid Paul's vision the cry of Macedonia,is for the Bible, Jesus Christ, theSaviour King, the Risen One—not theInfant Jesus, or a dead crucifiedChrist only—and the education thatgoes with these.Pray for the thousands of poor,ignorant little boys and girls thatthey may be brought to know the savinggrace and power of the RisenLord.Topic for January 31, 1926.THE CHURCH AND WHY WESHOULD BELONG TO IT.Luke 2:46; 4:16.Psalms: 24:3-5; 15:1-5; 23:1-6;22:22-23; 40:9-10; 130;l-6; 143:6-8.References: Acts 2:46-47; Acts 6:1-7; I Tim. 3:15; I Peter 2:5; I John1:7; Rev. 22:17.Dear Boys and Girls:—We studied some weeks ago aboutthe Church, which God has put in thisworld to help preserve and spread thegospel. The Church is a divine andnot a human institution. It is meantto help men and to promote the Lord'swork.The visible Church is composed ofchurch members of all denominationsthroughout the whole world. Thetrue Church, sometimes called theChurch invisible, as only God knowswho these are, is made up of the trueChristians, Christ's real disciples.Why should we belong to theChurch? Because we should followthe example of Christ. As a boy oftwelve. He found His delight in dis­uplift of communion with God, howmuch more do we need it? The exampleof Christ should be our g^iide,and it will lead us to the church regularlyevery Sabbath.Because we should follow the commandof Christ. Obedience toChrist's commands He makes theproof of our love. Our love of Hiscommands is that we make open confessionof our faith in Him, and theway to do this is by joining ourselvesto the circle of His professed disciplesmeant much loss to American business1. What is the Church?men who had put money into mines2. What is the mission of the and machinery only to have it utterlyChurch?destroyed by the warring factions.3. Has the Covenanter Church a The people are largely illiterate.distinctive mission? Why?A very small percentage can read —the Church.4. What is the importance of and write. Education for a time was Because a penalty is pronouncedchurch meetings?wholly in the hands of the Catholic upon those who do not openly profess5. Why should every member be a Church. The country changed this, their faith in Him. Christ says thatchurch worker?but has not yet been able to put in He will not be their advocate before6. How can every one help in the force a good compulsory educational His Father. This means that withoutwork of the Church?system.His advocacy there is no ap­7. What is a witnessing Church? The resources of the country have proach to the Throne of Grace. Is8. How is the Church to win the never been well developed. There is there, then, any hope of salvation forworld for Jesus Christ?a great deal of poverty, and the peoplethose who fail to profess His namehave not as yet the education and openly before men? 9. What are the weapons of theThis saying ofChurch's warfare?training to make them, as a whole, Christ would lead us to believe that10. What conquests has the Church desire to work and better their condition.there might be some doubt. At least,made? What conquests are yet toPartly this is due to their public profession of a genuine faithbe made?religion, as it seems to be a rather (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***Mrs. J. C. Mitchell is recoveringnicely from an operation performedat the Battle Creek Sanitarium theday before Christmas.***Will all Y. P. Societies pleasesend in to the Forward MovementOflBce the Winona enrollment cardswhich have been signed?***Second New York congregationhold Boys' and Girls' Clubs on Mondayand Tuesday evenings, and WeekDay Bible School on Thursday afternoons.***The Winona Watch Night Soialat Topeka was held at the homeof Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Elliott. Sixteenfrom Topeka have enrolled forWinona Lake.***Mary Slater and John Crockett,of Montclair, have returned to Genevaafter the Christmas vacation athome, and William Park to TaborAcademy, at Marion, Mass.***Have you considered that thereare only eleven more Sabbaths untilthe close of our church year? Thatmeans only eleven more Sabbaths toComplete your congregational budget.***0n the firstSabbath of the NewYear the Montclair Sabbath Schoolpresented their retiring Superintendent,Mr. A. J. Harding, with a beautifulflexibleleather Psalter in ap­an operation. Mrs. Martin was great­lovely in a little play they gave on***A, little son arrived on December21st at the home of Mr. and Mrs. preciation of his many years of faithfulservice as Sabbath School Super­throughout the Covenanter Church. the children took part in "The Birthly loved not only in Beaver Falls, but choosing the tree. Then nearly allFrank Shaw, of Mt. Clare, Nebraska.He will be called Frank, Jr. His intendent.of Christ," which included the recitationof portions of Scripture centeringparents are members of the Beulahchurch.about the coming of the Messiah,***Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mearns, ofBeulah, recently adopted a little girlinto their home. She is a very brightlittle lady and appears very happyover acquiring such a good home andparents.***The late Mr. Matthews leavesa daughter and sister in Seattle. Weoffer both families our sincere sympathyin their bereavement, and pray.that they may experience the comfortof the Lord.—D. C.***The college students of the Bellefontainecongregation are returningto their studies. Forest Woodsideand Annabelle Aikin to Geneva; andthe Misses McLean to Cedarville.They vrill be greatly missed.***Both the Beulah and Superiorchurches held interesting holiday programsand also had very pleasantcongregational dinners at the NewYear time. As usual good crowdswere present at both functions.***irhe Superior people are observingthe week of prayer with a prayergroup meeting each evening at thehome of the pastor. These meetings***The Superior church is expectingto hold special meetings beginning onJanuary 26th and lasting for twoweeks. Rev. E. K. Patton will conductthe meetings and Mr. Steele willbe present to direct the singing. Weare praying for a great revival.***Miss Golda Mason was homefor the holidays from Hastings College,her sister Velma was also homefrom her school work at Loup City,to attend the funeral of her brother,Mr. Matthews, who died suddenly following.an operation for appendicitis.***Paul Pritchard, of White Lake,who was home for the holidays,stopped off at Montclair for the weekendof January 2-4, to visit his grandmother,Mrs. J. W. Pritchard, on hisway back to Catawba College inNorth Carolina, where he is a professor.***The Bellefontaine congregationgathered together on New Year's inthe home of the pastor and shared thejoys of a chicken dinner. Some fewwere not able to be present; but theincreased burden left on those presentas they gathered about the table wasbravely borne.*'^*A few copies of the "Dynamicof Service" still remain at the ForwardMovement Office. Is there oneat work in your congregation? Ifnot, will some one pay the ten centspostage to get it into circulation?Every pastor. Sabbath School teacher***There are good opportunities forany desiring to rent or purchase and Christian worker ought to readfarms in the vicinity of Bellefontaine. this book.^he pastor, H. G. Foster, would be^ad to correspond with any contemplatinga change.**"'"The Beulah and Superior youngpeople's societies held their Watchnightsocial together in the Superiorchurch. The program was in keepingwith the suggestions made by theSecretaTy of Young People's Work.A large number were present. Devotionalexercises at the close were ledby the pastor.***At the United Missionary Conferenceof Syria and Palestine, heldin Jerusalem last year, a special committeewas appointed on Social andMoral Questions, consisting of fourmembers from Syria and four fromPalestine. Our Dr. R. E. Smith, ofLatakia, was made chairman of thiscommittee.above the primary class are studyingfrom Richard's Guide to Bible Study,beginning from the flrstof Genesis.Each pupil is provided with a textbook and note book, and during theweek writes out the answers to thequestions given.***The marriage of Miss ZaniaMason, of Superior, Nebraska, andMr. Fravel Snair, of Sterling, Kansas,took place on the afternoon ofDecember 24th in the home of theNebraska, and Everett Kohr camehome from Sterling. We were glad officiating minister, E. G. Russell.to have them with us for a short visit. Both of these fine Covenanter youngpeople are teaching, and after the***Mrs. Clydesdale, of Winnipeg, wedding left immediately for Sterling,Canada, has been a worshipper at the where they spent the holiday vacation.Seattle Covenanter Church duringDecember. She was called to Seattle ***Maiiy Y. P. Societies held WinonaWatch Night Socials on NewYear's Eve. Union meetings wereheld in a number of places where Societiesare located near together. LosAngeles and Santa Ana, Superior andBeulah, Sparta and Old Bethel, NewCastle and Youngstown are some ofthe ones holding union socials. Theclosing hour was set apart for worship.'•'»'!***0n December 31st a great sorrowcame to Dr. J. S. Martin, executivesecretary of Geneva College, and tothe entire Church, with the passingaway of Mrs. Edith Copeland Martin,as a result of complications followingFor two years she had served aspresident of the Synodical W. M. S.and was re-elected unanimously thislast year, but owing toill health declinedto serve. She leaves besidesher husband, two sons. Sloan C, ofBen Avon, and Donald K. M.. ofBellevue, and one daughter, Mrs.Charles L. Boren, of New Bri&hton;also two brothers, J. R. Copeland andJ. K. Copeland, and a si.ster. Mrs. J.H. Campbell, all of Parnassus.***The Annual Treat for the littlefolks in Sabbath School, Third NewYork, was held on the evening ofDecember 30th. The exercises wereprepared by the teacher of the PrimaryDepartment, Miss Anna A. Hawthorn.Under her supervision andtraining the little ones almost excelledthemselves. One wee little girl.who could hardly articulate distinctly,sang a beautiful little song whichbrought tears through laughter.Books were given to all the littlefolks; teachers remembered theirclasses, and classes remembered theirteachers; and everybody went homewith a box of chocolates. Nor werethe sick and absent ones forgotten.For long years the Primary Departmentwas in care of Miss Mary J.Hill. She was a fine teacher andmuch loved. Retiring from activeservice, her mantle has fallen on MissHawthorn, who has excellent qualities,both as teacher and disciplinarian;and the little folks think she isperfection. The Superintendent ofare being held especially in 'view of *'''*Montclair Sabbath School has a the Sabbath School is W. J. Beattie,the evangelistic meetings to be held new system this year. Instead of vdth James Thompson, teacher of thelater.using the International lessons, all Men's Bible Class, assistant, GeorgeHawthorne, Secretary, Alex. Geddis,Treasurer. The Sabbath School Missionaryis Miss Elizabeth Irwin. TheAnnual Treat for the children is theonly entertainment held in ThirdNew York church. The Young Peoplehave fun, lots of it, but in the homes,not in the house of God.***The Annual Holiday entertainmentof the Montclair Sabbath Schoolwas held on Wednesday evening, December23rd, in Fullerton Hall. Theentire program was given by the childrenthemselves, under the directionof Mrs. William Park, Mrs. John Mc­Allister, Mrs. Paul Christner andMrs. Anna P. George, the committee.Nearly every child in the SabbathSchool took some part, either singingor reciting, including Miriam andRussell Marsters, Mildred McAllister,Betty Stringfield, Marcus Blair, Donaldand Eleanor Girardo, Vera andBernice Chameroy, Frances Germaine,Henry Girado, Mildred Pritchard andPaul and Ernest Christner and others.There were some very finemusicalnumbers given by Betty Brinkman,the Pritchard sisters, the Christnerbrothers with Henry Girardo, andby Margaret Park. KatheryneStringfield, Eleanor Lindsay andGladys Pritchard gave a splendidrepresentation of "The Spirit cf theMagi." A group of children wereChristmas songs and lantern slidesillustrating the story and givingviews of Palestine in color. Ofcourse, Santa did not forget the gathering.He arrived at the close withhis habitual good cheer, and presentedgifts to all in the audience, besidesboxes of goodies. Miss Alice Robb,of our mission in China, had generouslyremembered all the women ofthe congregation with beautiful anddainty handkerchiefs from China. Itwas a delightful evening for all.Subscriptionl^atcsThe subscription price of TheChristian Nation is as follows:P«r T«arIn America $2.50To Canada and all Forei^nCountries 3.001. Of course, new subscriptionsare gladly received at anytime, but if agreeable and convenientwe would appreciate Itif new subscribers will maketheir first payment for the fractionof the calendar year remainingwhen their subscriptionis entered.2. We are hoping that thetime will come when everyCovenanter In the world will bean Interested reader of theChristian Nation.CHRISTIAN NATIONTribune BuildingNow York

January 13, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi&trtj)S iSapttems ^Saetilimss n H o m e (JJotngs^ U Cfirfsitfan Jl3ation'0CobtnanUr TBahig IRoIICfte Christian jQation'sCobmanter Baptism lUcotbClie Ctjrigtfan jQation'0Cobtnantir aMfUbinff IBell^Cbe Christian Il3atfon'0Cobenantet SDeatJb Botkt0"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Dougall,on December 28th, 1925, adaughter, Rosalind Alice.To Mr. Joseph W. and Mrs. LauraMcClure Steel, of New Alexandria,Pa., on December 25th, a daughter,Jane Wilson."I indeed baptize ye with water, butOne mightier than I cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.An offering was lifted for the NearEast Relief.In the absence of the pastor Januarysecond Sabbath, Rev. Remo Robb, ofthe Seminary, spoke to our people."God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! 'What seems soCombine your hearts in one."is transition."(In reporting for this Department (In reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, placeties, name of oflBdating clergyman, and membership.—Editor.)place, and date.—EditorOTo Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Coulter, ofland congregation.Quinter, Kansas, on November 8th,andria was marked by three specialOn November 10, in Sharon, PA.,a son, Glenn Raymond.events. The Young People's Study hearts of these folks and find a hundredthousand welcomes. 'We've a congregation.Mrs. Catherine Leslie, of New CastleSYRACUSE, N. Y.Class and Social on the 22nd, at MissA splendid entertainment by theMartha Beattie's; the Sabbath School church you'll be proud to visit, and On December 31st, Mrs. J. S. Ma.rtn,wife of Dr. J. S. Martin, of Col­S. S. children was given DecemberAnniversary at the church on the talk about afterwards. You ought to30th. Mrs. James Park and Mrs.24th; and a Watch Party at the parsonagethe 31st. These were all well Mrs. J. C. Dodds and Mr. R. C. Year's Eve. They had as their guestssee the mission Sabbath School under lege Hill, Beaver Falls, congregation.D. R. McAllister were in charge. Thewhite gift, which was for relief workattended and enjoyable affairs. The Dodds. You ought to hear the singingled by Mr. D. J. Fleming. and New Galilee congregations. Thethe young people of the Rose Pointin the Near East, amounted to $50.12.last, however, is worthy of specialEighteen children who had over 85mention, being in the nature of a No, we don't want to steal folks from presence of these visiting young peopleadded much to the pleasure ofper cent record in attendance, punctuality,church attendance, etc., weretreat given by the men of the SabbathSchool to the ladies, as a result want to show them "the garden of the occasion. Much interest is beingthe East or Middle West, we justgiven prizes.of an attendance contest which was the Lord." Mr. Joseph Fleming is taken in the- Winona Conference aridThe Misses Ella and Agnes Scottlost by the men by a small margin. chairman of a committee appointed to we expect to be represented by aspent the Christmas BARNET, holidays VT. in BaltimoreWe expect visiting to their have sister. Rev. Alvin W. efficiently, and all had a jolly good a desire to locate here, that commit­MARGARET McCAUGHAN CRAIG.The men did the honor gracefully and welcome visitors, and if they express large delegation.'Smith with us during January and time; in fact all were so enjoying tee will make every effort to find Margaret McCaughan Craig diedFebruary.themselves that they forgot to notice work for them. Many a one throughoutthe Covenanter Church has ex­Since her husband's death some yearson December 21st, in her 83rd year.The annual church dinner was held the passing of the hour, and it wasWednesday, December 30, and was 1926 before anyone was aware of the perienced the hospitality of Mr. JosephNEW Fleming CASTLE already. CONGREGATION.His address is eldest daughter, Mrs. S. S. Smith.ago, she made her home with herfollowed by the regular weekly prayer fact. Not only were abundant "eats"meeting.provided for the occasion, but the Flemington Our Geneva Apts., College Seattle. students spent She was the mother of eight children,Those home for the holidays were parsonage larder was well stockedthe Although holidays 1926 at home. has arrived They are there Miss is seven of whom survive. She was aLurline, Verna and DeForrest for many days to come. The retiring little Myrle sign Riley of and winter Miss yet. Aletha Wilson, life long member of the BloomingtonShields, who are studying in Boston, Superintendent, Robert McClure, isseniors; Come and James see Stewart, Seattle. Junior; HomerAllen, sophomore; Miss Marietta D. C. whichcongregation and died in the faith inMass., Agnes McLaur, who teaches to be commended for the efficient wayThesheInnerlived.Mysteries ofin New Britain, Conn., and Winifred in which he conducted the school duringthe year. The new Superinten­Daugherty, freshman.RheumatismMcLaur, who teaches in Lisbon, N. H.Our Christmas entertainment andWord has been received from Portland,Oregon, of the death of Miss is taking hold in a way that promisesdent is Mr. T. Sproull Patterson, whoSarah Russell on December 24. Miss an interesting year's work.Russell, who was a sister of the late Joseph W., Jr., son of Joseph W.Mrs. D. C. Faris, was a member ofthis congregation CONNELLSVILLE, and for many PA. yearshad The lived evening Barnet, before removing Thanksgiving to Portland,members Oregon, of about the seven congregation years ago. inthea very quiet manner made their wayinto the home of the pastor unbeknownto those within. It was a completesurprise. After spending theevening in a social way a very daintylunch was served. The people leftas quietly as they came leaving behindthem for the pastor and his familymany tokens of their love and esteem,in the way of temporal gifts.Such acts of kindness only increasedour reasons for thanksgiving. All wecan say is, we appreciate the spiritthat prompts such actions and wethank you.Miss Gretta Johnston, of Geneva,returned home for the holiday vacation.Miss Bernice Ferguson, alsoof Geneva, spent part of her vacationwith Gretta.Our annual entertainment was heldon New Year's Eve. As usual ourSabbath School scholars, both youngand old, presented a very interestingprogram. Many prizes were giventreat out to was those given who to were all the entitled. members. ANEW ALEXANDRIA, PA.The holiday season at New Alex­and Laura McClure Steel, of NewAlexandria, received the finestChristmaspresent of anyone in the community—areal, live baby sister, whowill bear the name, Jane Wilson, bornon Christmas day.Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Beattyhave moved into their nice new bungalowhome in Delmont, Pa., near NewAlexandria. The bank of which Mr.can surpass that of the "CharmedLand of the Northwest," with itsmighty snow-clad mountains, its silverlakes, its immense forests, itsbeautiful seashore, and charmingislands.Out here Nature is awe-inspiring,but human nature is love-inspiring.You can walk into the homes andWhite Gift exercises were held onDecember 30th. An interesting programwas prepared by the committeein charge. The offering amounted to$135.00.The young men of Dr. J. M. Blackwood'sclass held a banquet duringthe holidays. Their young ladyfriends, along with Dr. and Mrs.Blackwood, were the guests of honor.The dinner was served by the Woman'sMissionary Society and was upto their usual standard of excellence.Mrs. Catharine Leslie, widow ofBeatty OUT is the IN cashier SEATTLE. will erect afine "Out building where the during hand the clasps coming a little Elder M. W. Leslie, well known in Mkine

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATIONVolume 84A D i r e c t o r y o f O u r C i t y C h u r c h e sTo make it easy for those going to the city to find our Church.To help connect up with the Church, Covenanters who may already be there.If you know of Covenanters going into the city see that they have this information.Write the pastors about Covenanters who have gone to the city.Scores have been lost to the Church because they failed to get in touch with our people at the right time.CongregationPastor or Corres'dentHis AddressAlleghenyWallace A. Young, cor. 712 Taylor Ave.,Avalon, Pa.CambridgeW. C. Stewart, cor. 283 Summer Ave.,Reading, Mass.Central Allegheny Rev. R. C. Reed 204 Langley St.,Pittsburgh, Pa.ChicagoRev. P. J. McDonald 6552 University Ave.,Chicago, 111.CincinnatiRev. E. M. Elsey 212 Calhoun St.,Cincinnati, OhioDenverRev. J. G. McElhinney 1169 S. Gaylord St.,Denver, Colo.East End, Pittsburgh Rev. E. L. McKnight 3 Allemac Ave.,Pittsburgh, Pa.First Beaver Falls Rev. J. B. Tweed Darlington Road,Beaver Falls, Pa.First BostonRev. W. J. McKnight 200 Willow Ave.,W. Somerville, Mass.First Philadelphia Rev. S. E. Greer 206 S. 43rd St.,W. Philadelphia, Pa.Fresno, Calif. John G. Dodds, cor, Route B, Box 39c,Fresno, Calif.Kansas CityRev. Paul Coleman 4202 Adams St.,Kansas City, Kans.Los AngelesRev. J. D. Edgar 5615 Irvington Place,Los Angeles, Calif.MontclairRev. T. M. Slater 90 Midland Ave.,Montclair, N. J.New CastleRev. E. A. Crooks 605 Oak St.,New Castle, Pa.Portland, Ore. E. McBurney, cor. 7831/2 Williams Ave.,Portland, Ore.Pittsburgh {8th St.) T. H. Boyd, cor. Frick Annex,Pittsburgh, Pa.Santa Ana Rev. Samuel Edgar818 S. Flower St.,Santa Ana, Calif.SeattleSecond BostonSecond New YorkNew York City, N. Y.Second Philadelphia Rev. 225 N. F. 17th L. Stewart St., Locust 1689Philadelphia, Pa.Syracuse Rev. A. A. Wylie 116 E. Lafayette Ave., Warren 9134-RThird New York Rev. F. M. FosterThird PhiladelphiaWilkinsburgWinnipeg, CanadaYoungstownHis PhoneCourt 47700508-WCedar 9146-JMidway 1633Avon 8863-YSouth 8510-RWest View 1221-MBeaver Falls 1845-JSomerset 2328-REvergreen 0875Winfleld 1923-WGarfield 87602173-J2246-RMain 1617772-RRev. David Calderwood 1276 E. 69th St.,Seattle, Wash.Rev. J. M. Foster 59 Pinckney St.,Bowdoin 1820-JBoston, Mass.Rev. Walter McCarroll 1438 Shakespeare Ave., Jerome 2774Rev. F. M. WilsonRev. J. B. WillsonRev. F. E. AllenRev. F. F. ReadeSyracuse, N. Y.Ill East 177th St., Sedgwick 8002New York City, N. Y.2410 N. Marshall St., Bell Telephone,Philadelphia, Pa. Columbia 5311810 South Ave., Franklin 1980-RWilkinsburg, Pa.745 Beverley St., A-7664Winnipeg, Man., Can-849 Parkwood Ave., 4-1662Youngstown, OhioAddress of ChurchPerrysville & Mclntyre,North SideAntrim St., Cambridge,Inman Square606 Sandusky St.,North Side65th St. & Evans Ave.,South Side422 Clinton St.,Brighton DistrictSouth Pearl & Virgina,South SideHighland Ave. & Harvard St.,East LibertyDarlington RoadRiverviewWarren Ave.,Near Boston Library40th & Sansom Sts.,West PhiladelphiaNo building4400 Wyoming St.,South West23rd & Stanford Sts.,South SideFullerton Hall,Montclair CenterPine & Oak Sts.,East SideMinnesota & Ainsworth8th St.,Near Allegheny River1st & SpurgeonCentralOlive & Terry,Central44 Chambers St.,West End308 West 122nd St.,Upper Manhattan, West Side17th & Race Sts., ~"Central2517 S. Salina St.,South Side1932 Walton Ave.,BronxFranklin & Dauphin,North CentralSouth Ave., & Central St.,Center of Wilkinsburg946 Winnipeg Ave.,N. W. CentralHigh & Edwards Sts.,South SideTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT.

January 13, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11home. Send 50 cents for25 on the Life of Christ,or for five 10 x 12 sizereligious subjects.Beautiful 64-paBe Cata­NEW BOOKS logue BY for LONGEMANS,IB cents instamps or coin.and as high above earthly passionsGREEN & CO., PUBLISHERS.The Perr; Pictaru CompUTas Heaven is above earth. PuttingThrough Human Box Eyes, 400, Maiden. by T. Mass. C. aside this error, the story of TheWilliams. Cloth, 113 pages.Hidden Years is absorbing reading,This entertaining book is very picturing the height of innocent loverealistic. Besides the Foreword, and unselfish service; until we reachwhich calls attention to the fact thatevery story contained therein is fromthe life of Jesus, the principal personagesin each story relates each detailas it appeared to him or her atthat time; introducing the reader toeach of the persons concerned; andpicturing the surroundings that arebrought to us; "That which we haveheard; that which we have seen withour own eyes; that which we havebeheld, and our hands handled, concerningthe Word of Life.''As the story progresses certainpointb are brought forward that theauthor claims may be missed in readingthe New Testament story, thusadding the human touch to the settingof Christ's work; not trying tosubstitute a wrong for a right interpretation,but where it seems unfamiliar,driving the reader back tothe Scriptures, like the noble-mindedBereans "to see if these things wereso." The main purpose, however, isthe quest of Jesus.Children especially will enjoy thebook, whose author has written angtherone entitled, "Men Who MetJesus."The Hidden Years, by John Oxenham.244 pages, cloth, with coloredillustration on dust cover and on stiffpaper frontispiece.A beautiful work combining truthand fiction, and founded on factsgleaned from the New Testament. Itis about the boyhood and early manhoodof Jesus. The narrative is writtenfrom the point of view of twochildren who are supposed to havelived at the time of our Lord, andknew him personally. One of them isnamed Azor and is supposed to havebeen much younger, but the closestchum the boy Jesus had, for he livednext door to Joseph and Mary andwhen large enough he worked at thesame bench as Jesus, for Azor's fatherbeing dead his mother had to livein the most frugal manner. The storysupplies incidents that are told in theNew Testament story, supplying theevery day companions, even'to a littlepet dog that Jesus is said to have rescuedfrom a cruel old man who wascruelly hanging him.When Joseph is said to have died,his work is carried on by Jesus, vvhoseems to have no clear view duringchildhood of his Divine origin, butwonders greatly, as he is brought faceto face with evidences of God's peculiarguidance of bis ways.A beautiful custom of his wa.« hisvisits to the top of the mountain.he would and thorwhereing had as greatly writes haveheoften withheldoftenbeen a came strengthened. brilliantspentthe easier down presentatonwholein story, the accept Thenightsmorn­which of au­ifTHE F»ERRY PICTURES the beautiful and saintly Zerah as aReproductions of thepossible sweetheart of our DivineWorld's Great Paintings.Jesus, who could have no earthlySize 6% X 8. Postpaid.passions as he was "born, yet withoutTWO CENTS EACH forsin." While Zerah is a loveable characterand worthy of emulation by25 or more.They should be in every other young girls and young women,Divine love is far above the earthly,and free from the sensuality of humanlove, and they cannot be linkedtogether; and the effort to combinethem casts reproach on an affectionwhich otherwise would 'be as perfectthe description of the awful Crucifixion,which has within it on thepart of our Lord and Saviour a sublimityof love, devotion and self-sacri­had lived in your city for seven yearsfice, so farJUNIORbeyondTOPIC.anything that humanheart and mind can conceive,before I met you that first night. Ithat only(ContinuedChrist asfromGodpagecould7) had not been in town three days beforethe grocers and dairymen huntedrenderfor in Christ the expiation is promised of sin, as and a the reward salvationthe profession mortals. of our name by Christ,me up; within three weeks the politicianshad learned my political preferences.Yet in all those years youwith His advocacy, at the Father'sthrone. This would seem the safewere the first man that ever said,way.We are not the judges, but when weknow that Christ has appointed away whereby we may confess Hi aname openly before all—by joiningourselves to His Church—and alsoaid in forwarding the work of Hiskingdom throughout the world, mightwe nof assume scripturally that weshall be judged according to ourobedience to His known commands?But joining the Church is not onlyan obligation laid upon Christ's disciples,it is also a privilege. In thechurch we meet those who likewisehave set their faces heavenward. Wemay enjoy their companionship, theencouragement and strengthening oftheir word and works, and most ofall the blessing of the Father's presence,who has promised to meet withHis people in His House.Prayer Meeting TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.General Topic: Things That Build Us.Topic for January 27, 1926.THE PRAYER MEETING.Matt. 18;19, 20.(Reading Acts 12:5-17)Psalms: Ps. 48, No. 131:1, 2, 7, 9;Ps. 143, No. 386:4, 5; Ps. 84, No. 227:1-3; Ps. 61, No. 165:1, 2; Ps. 25, No.61:1-4; Ps. 119, No. 347:1-4.Scripture Readings: Two examplesof social prayer from long ago. Gen.35:6, 7; Job 1:5. A worth whilemeeting. Acts 16:13-15. And manyothers—It will "build" you to findthem for yourself and for your prayermeeting.Real revivals are not "gotten up,"they "come down." Real prayer meetingsarc not made from without. Theyare the outbreathings of sincereChristians met for the purpose oftalking with God and edifying oneanother.Prayer meetings are either a forceor a form. (They were a force ofthis man.)A business man was hurrying toprayer meeting. Just before hereached the church he saw a mangazing at the pictured windows. Ashe came up to the man, he stopped."This is our prayer meeting evening.Will you go in with me?" Thestranger hesitated a moment. "Why,yes," he answered. The meetingended and the two men went out together."I was very glad to haveyour company tonight," said the businessman and asked him if he mightnot call for him the next Wednesdaynight. Prayer meeting led to thechurch services. The stranger finallyunited with that church, with his family."Do you know," said he to hisfirst friend recently, "do you know, I'Come, let us go into the house of theLord.' "The prayer meeting may be a forcein your life and form in the life ofthe man or woman next to yoii. Thedifference is in you.How to vitalize it? Use the Covenanterprayer meeting topics. Don'tfool yourself into thinking that theS. S. Lesson will answer as a prayerCARRY IT ALWAYS WITtTYOVIDR. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Q i J P r a p e r j l e s ^ a g e J f o r 1 9 2 6^»i^TO OUR COMPANIONS IN INTERCESSION:Are we satisfied with the use we have been making of our prayer time? If we analyzedour praying for the past year would we find that it has been largely concerned with our own personalaffairs? Are there important interests of the Kingdom for which we have not definitelyprayed during the whole year? Not that we meant to neglect them, but perhaps we just neverthought of them while we were on our knees.This brings up another matter. Do we make preparation for prayer? Or do we just expectto think of the right things after we are on our knees? We would not think much of ourpreachers if they did their preaching that way. We do not do other things, which are of less importance,in this unthinking manner. Are we using the "Daily Reminder" prepared for the purpose ofreminding us of definite things to pray for each -day ? If your old copy is worn out send to theForward Movement Office for a new one. Why not sit down now and write out a list of personsand things we will remember in intercessory prayer? Then add to the list day by day as newneeds appear.Of course, to pray well we must live well. There are some things that will ruin ourprayer Iffe—sin, disobedience, formalism, wrong motives, unwillingness to forgive, etc. Satan willtempt us to omit prayer; or to postpone prayer; or to hurry and shorten prayer; or to rely onforms; or he will make our prayer life impotent by leading us into carelessness of living.Right praying will do much for ourselves. It will tone up the spiritual life; it will keepus in fellowship with Christ Jesus; it will unlock for us God's great treasure house of blessing.Right praying will do much for the Kingdom. It will strengthen the Church; it will secure moneyand workers; it will give power to the Gospel. Right praying will do much for the world. It willcheck forces of evil; it will reach souls in darkness; it will-help solve the world's problems.Is it possible that our lives are blighted, that the Kingdom is retarded and that the worldis rejoicing because of a lack of intercessors among Christians? There was a time when God"wondered that there was no intercessor." Is He wondering today because they are so few?Shall we not together resolve to make 1926 pre-eminently a year of intercessory prayer?"And shall not God avenge His own elect, which cry day and night unto Him, though Hebear long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily."—Luke 18:7, 8.Please take time to read this page a second time. Then spread it before the Lord andgive an answer.THE FORWARD MOVEMENT.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR FEBRUARY 7. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY 3.VOL. 84. NO. 2154.4 2 N D Y E A RFEBRUaP.Y 20, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PEITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884.•Onr Bannar" wai marged in the dirUtljui Nation in Jnns, 1894. T1i» BeforaMd FresbytflTlan Standard wai mwced In Mb* Obzlitlan NaUon Apill lat, 1 ^l. TheChristian Nation became an tnternaUonal weekly October 1th, 1911.•if_Pabliehed Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post giee atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March ^ 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY.HMHifeiT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T STHE MOSUL AWARD.THAT the motives that prompted to theMosul award are considerably mixed,there can be little doubt. The LiteraryDigest makes the assertion that "atrocitiesand oil mixed Turkey's dose." Andwide-spread comment would indicate thatthe statement findsan echo in many quarters.The question at issue before the Councilof the League of Nations was whetherthe district of Mosul should be awardedto the Kingdom of Irak, which is under aBritish mandate, or to Turkey. Turkeyhas been endeavoring to make good herclaim to the possession of Mosul in hercharacteristic manner. An investigatingcommittee headed by General Laidoner ofEsthonia, appointed by the Council, madea report as to conditions in Mosul. Andthe report reads much like similar reportsof Turkey's dealings with subject peoplesin the past. An Associated Press dispatchdeclares .that the report "Accusesthe Turks of violating and slaying Christianwomen. All Christians were deportedfrom the village of Merga, north of theprovisional Brussels line."Five aged women, who were unable tokeep up with the marching columns, aredeclared to have been buried alive underpiles of stones. According to Christianswho escaped, those remaining in Turkishconcentration camps are not supplied withfood and are forced to live on acorns."At Jaijo alone, the report says, fortymen were shot down. During marchesfrom other villages, the deportees receivedno food for ten days, and those falling bythe wayside were killed immediately bythe soldiers."BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.This report was made public at the sametime as was the award giving Mosul toIrak. Was it a coincidence, or was it intendedto suggest that Turkey's dealingswith these Nestorians, or Catholic Chaldeans,so characteristic of Turkey, hadmuch to do with the decision finally made ?This much is certain, the eyes of theworld are not at all blinded to the benefitsthat accrue to Britain by reason of therich oil deposits in Mosul. The world issatisfied that something is due Britain inthe matter. She is spending $20,000,000a year in administration expenses in Irak.She has reformed the judicial system andthe land-registry system, reorganized education,encouraged scientific agriculture,established hospitals, checked epidemics,and built more than 700 miles of railwayin Irak. Yes, much is due Britain for herbeneficial work in Irak. And Britain willdoubtless collect, in a legitimate and regularway. But the final decision of thequestion, evidently, was influenced in nosmall measure by the indignation felt towardTurkey because of her long-continuedatrocities. Sin is a reproach to anypeople. And the ultimate wage of sin isdeath.WARD FUND'S NEW GIFT.One thousand acres of land and upwardof $1,000,000 in money have been contributedto the New York Association forImproving the Condition of the Poor.This princely contribution came from theRobert Boyd Ward Fund, Inc., to perpetuatethe memory of Robert Boyd Ward, thefounder of the Ward Baking Company.The letter announcing the gift came fromWilliam B. Ward, a son of the founder ofthe Company. It was addressed to CorneliusN. Bliss, President of the Association.January 7, 1926.Dear Mr. Bliss:Enclosed please find deed of the HudsonRiver property, which my associates in theRobert Boyd Ward Fund, Inc., would havethe A. I. C. P., over which you have sosuccessfully presided, use for welfare workamong the aged, the sick and those in needof country life.I have been somewhat appalled at thelong lists of elderly people waiting to bereceived into almost every home for theaged, and it is our hope that this gift withthe financialsupport that we have promised,and which will be attracted by yoursuccess with it, will result at least to someappreciable length in relieving this situation.The prospect of the broad comprehensivework we have talked about onthese ample acres, with their delightfulsetting, appeals to me very strongly, andI will deem it a privilege to further cooperatewith you in making of the projectthus started an achievement of which youand your associates may be justly proud.Very truly yours,WILLIAM B. WARD.This 1,000 acre tract includes Cruger'sIsland, Robert Livingston farm, the Kiddfarm, and the Ormsbee farm. For 150years, these acres were owned by differentbranches of the Livingston family. In1914, Louis Gordon Hammersley acquiredthe property, and erected a Tudor mansionand several other modern buildingsupon it. It now passes into the control ofthe Association. Aged folk, sick folk inthe convalescent stage, and boys and girls(Continued on page 10)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84;arountJ t\)t €)lti:^rmCl)atrA SONG OF PEACE.The Son of God goes forth for peace,Our Father's love to show;From war and woe He brings release;O who with Him will go?He strikes the fetters from the slave,Man's mind and heart makes free;And sends his messengers to saveO'er every land and sea.The Son of God goes forth for peace.Nor lands nor power to gain;He seeks to serve, to love, to liftWho follows in His train?A glorious band, in every age,In spite of scorn and pain,True sons of God, His peace havemade;Who follows in their train?Now let the world to peace be won.And every hatred slain;Let force and greed be overcomeAnd love supreme remain.Let justice rule in all the earth.And mercy while we live.Lest we, forgiven much, forgetOur brother to forgive.We send our love to every land;True neighbors would we be;And pray God's peace to reign inthem,Where'er their home land be.O God, to us may grace be given.Who bear the dear Christ's name,To live at peace with every man.eat any sugar or .jelly."Not a murmuring voice was heard.Mother's word was law and there wasa feeling of awe in our souls when wenaire. Was anyone fitto come afternoticed neither parent ate a bit ofthat? Only as he trusted in Christfood. This was a sacred day indeed.to pay his debt.The visiting minister explained theScripture warnings were read thenPsalm and after a lengthy confessionalprayer, preached a sermon from theinvitations given ending with thewords in Samuel: "Therefore get youwords: "I acknowledge my transgres­up for about this time ye shall seesion my sin is ever before me."During the brief interval somenoticed a black cloud arising, but noone suggested shortening the afternoonservice. After the alarmingmessage of the morning our pastorgave a comforting one from Isaiah1:8.Ere he closed, the rain storm wason in its fury. We hurried out to ouropen vehicles and huddled under thebig umbrella, guilty of a relievedfeeling that we had worn second bestclothes on the day of humiliation; ourministering servants addresses eachtable of communicants before passingthe "elements of the Sacrament."A plate containing the bread andlarge silver cup of grape wine werenewest and best were saved for theCommunion Sabbath.It was a relief not to have a formalevening meal with a lot of dishes towash. Each one had a plain handoutof some sort except Grandmother.She insisted that she could do verywell without food at least one day atwithout reciting the catechism, as wedid on Sabbath.Bed time came early for we mustbe up with the birds next morning toget the Saturday morning work donein time for church at 10:30.Besides the ordinary chores of feeding,milking, and having breakfast,there was the churning to do andlunch to prepare for that day and thenext. How good those lunches didtaste! In memory's eye I can stillpeep into the ample basket when thelid was lifted and see romanite apples,sandwiches, cookies, slices of poundcake and apple pie and sometimesfried chicken.There were two services on Saturday,with an intermission in between.After the second service tokens weregiven by the pastor to members, theRead the last verse of the Epistleto the Hebrews. "They of Italy saluteofficers of session standing by to see you." There you have it. I am referringto the Italian Protestants. scheduled to leave 1101 West 10ththat no outsiders came. This customoriginated in Scotland, when spies They are saluting us, and it is butwere apt to steal in and report whowere takins nart in Protestant meetings.We were alowed to ask for the mailat the post office and to visit a trifleamong the young folks; but no hilarityexisted.On arrival at home we brushedour clothes and shoes and put thingsin place to be ready to put on withoutconfusion next morning. After thewarm bath comfortably we thought none are prepared," that is, the open that centered their thoughts on Winonaand the coming conference.of the coming morn as a holy day in­Wordeed. Though a long day for our in Italy, and by the hands of those re­A little after eleven o'clock cameto those who are deprived of itbodies it was a high day for our souls. turning , from this country to their the Watch Night Prayer Service, asTHEN AND NOW.We were in our pews before ten homeland, where the hunger for the planned by Dr. Elliott. Our pastorAnd thus our Christ acclaim.—By Mrs. Rev. M. Ernest L. Sterret.o'clock and did not get home until af­Breater four. Sabbath School was short­at another time I may tell of some of opened by saying we could not betterof Life is intense. Perhaps was in charge of this service andBourner Allen, D.D."What day is this?" asked littleened a few minutes, the Psalm explained,and a stirring sermon thrilled now I am writing about those customs. than with our Lord. In a very tenderthe features of this work, but just spend this last hour of the old ytarLaura of her mother."This is the Fast Day."u.-;.The firstthing that an observer will way he directed the minds of all presentto higher ground. Familiar"Can't we have inny brekserst?"A thirty minute recess was used to notice is that in their places of worshipevery pew or chair is supplied Psalms were sung—without psalters"You may have all the bread andsupply the "inner man." The solemnmilk you want. The other childrenhour had come. Our own pastor did with a Bible. Does that not remind —prayers were offered, infctructiveare going to eat brown bread and butter.Remember none of you are toOn the Sabbath when communion is Montclair with the hour. congregation The prayers is stillthe "debarring," reading the ten com­you of the old Covenanter custom? remarks MONTCLAIR'S were made, BUILDING all in keeping FUND.weremandments and warning anyone whowas willfully guilty of breaking themnot to come to the Lord's table unrepentent.It was a serious question­mass, don't you think that one's headfind Him." The rousing 24th Psalm is would be more clear, and the sermonsung and at the words "But who of and public worship more advantageousif the stomach was not stuffedglory is the King of glory who is this?The Lord of Hosts and none but He with a hearty breakfast? Supposethe King of glory is." The people you try it.march slowly down the aisle, drop Perhaps the custom of tithing willthe token into the bowl held by the interest you. There are two tithings.pastor at the head of the table, pass The first is like what ours had oughton and sit side by side. One of the to be, and that is, the member of thepassed from hand to hand down eitherside of the table.Singing the forty-fifth Psalm thoseat the table arise and pass to theirown pews and others take their placesuntil all are served. Children are impressedwith the solemn occasion andcared for the little folks. Childrenold enough to read found a quiet placeto memorize catechism and Scripture.There were no autos on the roadnor aeroplanes in the air, nor radiosto distract our attention.Did we think the Sabbath dull orlong? "Not on your life." Everyminute was a joy. I have gone outto the field and shouted my versesfrom the top of a hay-stack fromsheer ecstasy. A Covenanter home inthe country was a happy place in the1870's.Orange, Calif.SOME CUSTOMS OF THOSE WHOSALUTE US."Those who salute us!" Who arethey?just that we know some things abouttheir customs, some things that maybe to our advantage.As many readers know, I am in aposition to know about these people,as I have been long identified with theBible Mission work, that work whichJohn W. Pritchard so aptly encouraged,and which he called "Nehemiah8:10 service," and which consists in"sending portions to those for whomobserved, they will not eat breakfast particularly working for touching funds with as which the dear to sick purchasewere a lot and carried then to to the build Throne a" church ofuntil afterwards. This, you see, is onesa relic of the old Romanist custom of home. Grace. Dr. T. M. Slater has been deliveringOne of a the series company of excellent expressed lectures thenot eating until after having been tomass. Some who are very zealous mind on the of history all when of the he Bible, said, illustrated "How finewill do without the breakfast every to with spend colored the slides, last hour this of winter. the year Some inSabbath until after returning from a service like that."service. What do you think of that?Aside from its being a relic of thechurch gives his "decimo" (tenth) ofhis income to the church. The othertithing is diflferent. When a personunites with the church he tells forhow much real and personal propertyhe is taxed, or if he does not do so ofno idea of any such happening, and inall probability would have sent thereporter had he known it. In Italianchurches there is a press reporter, andhe has "the nose for news," and"sends it in." Suppose we were tohavesuch an official in our church!And then, stop grumbling and frettingat that editor!W. H. MORSE, M.D.Hartford, Conn.WINONA WATCH NIGHT INTOPEKA.Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Elliott invitedthe Topeka C. Y. P. .U. to their hospitablehome for the Winona WatchNight Social the last night of theyear. The whole house was thrownopen to the guests, the hosts havingspared no pains in arranging everydetail for an evening of jolly fun onthe Winona Special 'Train, which wasStreet promptly at eight o'clock.But on the afternoon of the 31stword came of a serious turn in thecondition of Oneita Boyle, and as severalothers in the congregation werevery ill, all minds were so full ofanxiety that none were in the moodfor merriment. So with full a'^nreciationof all careful preparation madeby their hosts, but with subduedspirits, the company spent the earlierhours pf the evening in entertainmentof the neighboring Covenanterchurches have borrowed him forPrayer Meeting night so they mighthear one of his lectures, then theytook up a collection which they kindlydonated to the Montclair BuildingFund.The Building Fund at presentamounts to $1,246.42. Following is alist of contributions from friends outsidethe Montclair congregation:Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Wylie $50.00Third Philadelphia congregation30.00Second New York 18.10Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson,McKeesport, Pa 10.00Total $108.10The Montclair people are exceeding­grateful for these generous gifts.his own accord the assessor or tax-lcollectorare interviewed. Having MR. SAMUEL CARSON, SECONDfound how much he is "worth," heCHURCH.gives one-tenth of the amount as a "The Second Church, Philadelphia,"dedica" (dedication) to the church, feel deeply the death of Mr. Samueleither all at once or in installments. Carson, who for about forty yearsSupposing Antonio's property is taxed was a faithful and loyal member.for one thousand dollars: one-tenth Ue never missed an opportunity towonder if they will ever be worthya time. Physical culturists tell usof a part in this holy sacrament.now that two or three days' fastingWhen we reach home the stars are is given to the church or its work. invite his friends and relatives to hiswill cure most of our ills.coming out but no one is tired, no one How would you like to do such a way church. During his long and severeAfter the chores were done Grandmotherand Covenanters used story she the told lived from Communion drive there. us of at Mother to Jonathan's Then New time younger and Concord followed with worship, Creek life, the to a notes or been main Life tional we and fessed. journey ning tinuous, There Other we recalled. are quite LIVE would on Father there, had reform of to and is Sabbaths so come a the been seem mountain but long, had We read thrill sermon religion Monday's returning down away realize easy now sermon aloud but about the top if returned they warns services we that while active of Monday—asrousing a are have wei-e could privilege. symbolicMother home. eflfort have were read that con­pro­na­eve­reperconverted, his of but are have A vival a when it." sending there's Now notable us financially new "tithe"! as is The know the often here given nothing nine a church and progress, sermon editor news" reporter that is cases any when was another in is of mention to out our a or to newspapers blamed all preached, religiously millionaire projected—andit of church write idea. other may ten whatever. for he be affairs it sorts, about a Most give will that not was up, had reacterwas brilliantlycomplains. A frugal meal is set on, as that? How a church would pros­sickness his sterling Christian char­when observe Bible manifested

January 20, 1926A FAMILY PAPERbe as relentless as Thomas Hardy. The villainE d i t o r i a lnever escapes and Dickens seldomleaves a story until he has properly disposedof all the bad characters. UsuallyTHE RELIGION OF CHARLESthey are the means of destroying themselves.Not often are they punished byDICKENS.Perhaps some of the readers of Dickensthe law, a fate for them that Dickenswill tell me that the article may be finishedby writing, "Dickens had no re­avoids, probably through aversion to capitalpunishment.ligion." Yet it is sufficiently near thetruth to say that each man has somethingthat serves him as a religion. I thinkthis may be said of Dickens.However, Dickens gives us not a peg tohang theological views upon. He was distinctlyhumanitarian, rather than doctrinal.In a way, Dickens was a pioneer democratin the field of fiction. In fiction hecorresponds to Millet in art. Before thetime when Millet gave us the "Angelus"and the "Reapers" painting had occupieditself mainly with limning kings andqueens, lords and ladies. It had given At a place where two ways met, a strangerwas turning the corner. The writerlittle thought and no expression to thecommon man.stopped his car and asked him to get in.The same thing had been true in fiction. He expressed appreciation, and added, 'AtThe Romantic school, represented by WalterScott, had gone back to the Middle am a minister of the Reformed Presbyter­first, I thought you were a priest.' 'No! IAges and found its subject in knighthood. ian Church, pastor of a congregation inDickens tells us nothing of the nobility, New York.' (This was in New Jersey.)or the princes of the realm. His charactersare of the common earth of London.Especially is it little children thathe uses as his chief characters. This ischaracteristic of Dickens.Dickens himself was abased in his childhoodand that may be the reason why allhis children suffer. Unknowingly, heseems to be copying the Master when hesaid, "Inasmuch as ye have done it untothe least of these my brethren, ye havedone it unto me," as in each case the onethat imposes on the little child seems tomeet the reward of his deeds.Nearly all the references of Dickens toclergymen are to those in the little chapelswhich were common in London. Thesehe usually holds up to ridicule. But tothe regular clergy he makes little or noreference. At least he was no scoffer atthe church of the time. But whereverhe has show of favor for anything connectedwith the church it is becauseit served the poor. It was a ruinedchurch which finally gave an asylum tolittle Nell and her grandfather when theyhad no other refuge. This kindness to achild always won the appreciation ofDickens. But for the formal services ofreligion he had little favor. Jerry Cruncher'swife, who offended him by "alwaysa-floppin," is one of his references toprayer. Stiggins whose interest was"spirits and water" and the preacher atlittle Bethel, where Kit's mother went, areboth represented as hypocrites.In his idea of retribution he seems toIn conclusion it would seem that Dickenshad religious views which wouldagree well with those in current belief.For doctrines, for the ordinary church serviceshe would have little favor. Thechief grace in his gifts of the Spiritwould be kindness and the expression ofthis in service. What he had was of theheart and not of the head.HALF-HOUR WITH A PRIEST.By Dr. F. M. Foster'Am I correct in assuming you are apriest?' 'Yes, I am; and I have a churchin the town yonder.' Immediately the battlewas on.He was exceedingly frank concerninghis religion, far more so than could havebeen supposed. He was well read inChurch history—their Church history.He insisted that the Catholic Church datedfrom the Apostles, with Peter the firstPope and Paul the second, with continuousline. The writer insisted that such viewwas without Scriptural corroboration asto Peter and Paul, and was not historicallyaccurate as to the early centuries. 'OurChurch history is the true one, and it isthere.' 'I am somewhat acquainted withseveral histories, and I do not know of oneholding your view. Popery did not comeinto being for several centuries: and inadopting it, with other rites, the Churchof Rome side-stepped the true church andcould no longer claim to be the Church ofGod. The true church went on with Romeout of it. This was about the seventhcentury.''How do you explain the persecutionsof God's people by the Catholic Church?''It wasn't the Catholic Church that did it.It was the State, defending itself againstthose that rose up against it. The Popehad not power to put people to death.' (Inthis statement, which is contradicted byfacts, there is keen discrimination, aswhen the Jews say, "We did not crucifyChrist." Tyndale was strangled and hisbody burned at the stake at the commandof the Pope, because he translated theBible into English and printed it. But thePope himself was a thousand miles away.)'Why do you people worship images?''We do not worship images. We couldnot manifest such ignorance.' 'Yourchurches are full of them.' 'Yes, we haveimages of Christ, of the Virgin Mary, ofthe Apostles, etc., but we do not bow downto them as objects of worship. We usethem as aids to worship.' (Here he manifesteda little confusion, as images linkthem with heathenism. "Thou shalt notmake unto thee any graven image . . . thoushalt not bow down to them.")'Why do you have so many things inyour Church which have no Scripturalbasis ?' 'We hold these things are appointedby the Church, and that the Churchhas equal authority with the Bible. Thepeople must obey the Church, and thePope is the Head of the Church and mustbe obeyed. We priests are not allowed tohave views of our own. If we havethoughts not in keeping with the Churchdoctrine, we have to keep them to ourselves.You must never say anything contraryto the Church. The Pope, when hespeaks "ex-cathedra," is inspired, and hisword must be accepted. The Bible takesits place alongside of the Church: but theChurch speaks with equal authority.'(This, the reader will observe, opens thedoor to anything and everything.) 'Butthe Bible says not a word about the Churchhaving co-ordinate authority with theScriptures!' (This he admitted: but stillmaintained that the Church has authorityto appoint ordinances.) 'The Popes are inspirednow the same as the first PopePeter; and Paul, the second. The Popecan't teach error.' (No wonder the Catholicruns to the priest to have his sins forgiven; or to put one out of purgatory; forthe Pope "sitteth in the temple of God,showing himself that he is God." (2 Thess.2:4.) He makes the people believe theirdestiny is in his hands. Probably thereis no dogma among men more outrageouslywicked than for the Pope to declare hestands at the door to admit to heaven andto drive to hell.)'What do you believe about Baptism?'he asked. 'Do you hold that it regenerates?''Baptism is a sacrament whereinthe washing with water in the name of theFather, Son and Spirit signifies our engraftinginto Christ; but it does not reregenerate.''We believe the baptized areborn into God's Kingdom, and are saved.'As a thrust at the Protestant Churchhe said, 'Many Episcopalians are returningto the Mother Church—a stream ofthem all the while.' (Sad that this is afact.) 'They are very close to us. Theirordination comes from the Catholic

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Church.' Here he almost apologized as hecalled all other denominations "sects," exceptthe Episcopalians.) 'The EpiscopalChurch has gotten out of the fold; butthey are coming back in.' (According tothe Catholic view, Calvin, Knox, Melville,Renwick, mighty in God's hand in deliveringfrom the bloody hierarchy of Romewere unordained heretics. Neither ministersnor people are ordained or baptizednow, except Episcopalians—a fearful doctrine;but Rome and the Episcopalianshold it. To see Rome stretching God'ssaints on the rack; burning them at thestake; throwing them into dungeons; theSpanish Inquisition doing its utmost to inventstill greater torture, and all for hundredsof years; and then say that ordinationand baptism come down through suchan institution is certainly clothing thedevil as an angel of light.)Stopping the car where the strangerwas to get out, the argument went on,with each side speaking with perfectfrankness. The reader will observe, however,that if you accept another standardof equal authority with the Word of God,no progress can be made; nor can anythingbe settled by Scripture proof-texts.Thus Rome goes on her way "teachingfor doctrines the commandments of men,"with the people "hog-tied." Holding theview that the Pope is inspired: that whenhe speaks "ex-cathedra" he cannot err:that Cardinals, Bishops, priests and peopleare not allowed to determine their faithby the Word of God, the religio-politicalinstitution known as the Church of Romeis without hope of reformation. Its handsare dripping with the blood of the saintsof God; and, so far, unrepented of. Shewould do the same thing today if shecould. But the wresting of civil powerout of her hands; the Bible everywhere;and education; and religious liberty—haveset standards to which even Rome mustoutwardly conform, however much she resentsthe necessity. The Pope still clotheshimself in richest raiment, loaded withjewels and precious stones—diametricallyremoved from the Christ who had notplace to lay His head. He is borne aloft,carried on the shoulders of men, in thesedia gestatoria. He takes his seat on agilded throne in gorgeous ceremony. Sodo children "dress up" and set their dollshere and there in make believe. But inthe Pope's case hundreds of millions aremade to believe that he does really standin God's stead. "And for this cause Godshall send them strong delusions that theyshould believe a lie." (2 Thess. 2:1)."Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in thestreets of Askelon; lest the daughters ofthe Philistines rejoice, lest the daughtersof the uncircumcized triumph."The writer sincerely hopes that thereare many in Rome who see Christ throughthe rubbish of carnal ordinances, idol worship,and the awful presumption of a manclaiming to sit in God's stead. And hewould fain cherish the belief that thestranger with whom he had the conversation,rests down in his deepest heart onthe blood of Christ; and for this he willpray.New York.EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. 7. Embryology and ComparativeAnatomy (Continued).For many years the breathing organsof the insects and the arachnids (spiders,scorpions and mites) were thought to behomologous and they were classed togetherunder the general name, tracheata,as they were supposed to have had a commonorigin. Now they are supposed tohave had a separate origin and to have descendedfrom different ancestors. Theirsimilarity of structure and function remainsjust as apparent as it formerly did,but still they are considered not to betruly homologous. Dr. Arthur Willey, inhis book, "Convergence in Evolution,"gives a great many similar examples. Indiscussing the digestive organs of fisheshe says: "Facts of this nature apparentlytake the ground away from any intelligibleconception of homology." (p. 111.)Prof. Price believes that these facts notonly apparently, but actually "remove allscientific basis for regarding homology asof any evidential value in favor of this generaldoctrine" of organic evolution. Prof.T. H. Morgan, of Columbia, when discussingmutations in certain kinds of flies,says: "If then it can be established beyonddispute that similarity or even identity ofthe same character in different speciesis not always to be interpreted to meanthat both have arisen from a common ancestor,the whole argument from comparativeanatomy built upon the descent theoryseems to tumble in ruins" (ScientificMonthly, March, 1923, p. 246). One wouldthink that men like Willey and Morgan,in place of trying to explain away the oppositionof these facts to evolution, wouldlike Bateson become "agnostic to the actualmode and processes of evolution." Inmany cases the zoologist is in a worse predicamentthan Solomon when there weretwo women who claimed to be the motherof one child, for there are several groupsof animals which seem to claim a right tobe the ancestors of one animal.If we are thrown back to paleontology,or "the abysses of geologic time" to makeour decisions in order to determine whichare the "latest types," what real value isthere in the study of comparative anatomy,as far as evolution is concerned ? Butturning for the moment to paleontologyfor our comparisons let us look at the evidencefrom the series of fossils which aresaid to prove the evolution of the horse,concerning which John Burroughs said,"in no other case is the record shown moreclearly than in that of the horse." Onemust admit that a comparison of the fossilsof feet and heads of the beasts calledhorses does look persuasive when arrangedin a graded series in a museum or in apicture. But Prof. H. F. Osborn haswarned us against accepting appearancesas proof of the correct order in existingcreatures; surely, then, there is far moredoubt about accepting appearances fromfossils of extinct creatures when the fossilswhich go to make up this series havebeen picked up from different strata ofrock here and there over the world. Whenwe think of the general confusion of theorder of the arrangement of the strata,how can we tell which is the oldest? Wthave already quoted from Dr. Noe's descriptionof the findingof a fossil of a onetoedhorse's foot in Utah which, accordingto the present classification of rock strata,is older than the four-toed fossils shownin the series. And Prof. A. Sedgwicksays: "The genus Equus (horse) appearsin the upper Siwalik beds, which have beenascribed to the Niocene age. ... IfEquus really existed in the Upper Niocene,it was antecedent to some of its supposedancestors" (Students' Textbook of Zoology,p. 599). But even if it could be shownthat the horse evolved from a creature offive toes to the present animal with onetoe, it would prove a loss of digits in thetoe. This would prove degeneracy in thehistory of the horse, not evolution.Similarity of Blood.Many have asserted that evolution canbe proved by transfusing the blood of maninto various animals, or that of one animalinto another, and observing the reaction.If there is a harmonious minglingof the blood it is supposed that there is anear relationship: if there is hostile receptionof blood, a disturbance caused,resulting in the destruction of red bloodcorpuscles, then it is supposed that thereis either no relationship or that it is verydistant. Prof. W. B. Scott says that bloodtests "come as near to giving a definitedemonstration of the theory of evolutionas we are likely to find" (The Theory ofEvolution).When the results of blood transfusionare tabulated, however, nothing definite isproved, and classes of animals which wereformerly thought to be closely related areindicated by these tests to be distantlyrelated, and others which were thought

January 20, 1926A FAMILY PAPERto be very distantly related seem to beara closer relationship. Prof. Nuttall, ofCambridge, has made extensive experimentsalong this line. Dr. H. C. Mortonhas summed them up as follows: 1."Among the animals tested were 49 reptiles,19 fishes,14 amphibians, 7 crustaceans(i.e., crabs, etc.), 1 monotreme (avery low Australian Mammal, e.g. duckbill),and 2 Lemurs—these last being relatedto the Ape tribe. Yet all these.werealike in giving no reaction at all! TheLemur should certainly have revealed itsdifference from the Crab! 2. Some of allthe rest of the species tested gave some reaction,generally only slight. This should,if the qualitative tests are of any realvalue, mean that all the rest of the speciestested have some degree of relationship,and all of them more relationship to Manthan has that relative of the Ape, the Lemur,which gave no reaction. ... Ifsimilarity of blood proves relationship, wemust believe that while Man and the anthropoidare closely akin. Carnivores, Rodents,Hoofed Mammals and the Whalestribe are all in a measure related to oneanother, and are all more akin to Man thanthat cousin of the apes, the lemur. Theseresults at the very least are peculiar."Speaking of the quantitative tests hesays they disagree with the qualitativetests. He used "Anti-primate Sera,"which causes more precipitate in closelyrelated bloods: Of two tests the result ofthe first was: "the ox and the sheep gavethe same amount as the baboon, viz., .004;while the whalebone whale, one species ofbaboon, the tiger, the African antelope,and Man all gave the same also, viz., .003.Surely a 'reductio ad absurdum' of thewhole theory! (pp. 328 and 329.)" Ofthe second test "Even Prof. W. B. Scotthas to admit: 'It could hardly be maintainedthat an ostrich and a parrot aremore nearly allied than a wolf and a hyena,and yet that would be the inferencefrom the blood tests.' " (The Bankruptcyof Evolution, pp. 186-190.)On this subject Dr. Erich Wasmannsays: "If anyone confuses these twoideas of skilful jugglery, the blood-relationshipbetween Man and the chimpanzeemay indeed appear to be proved; butonly to an uncritical public. The proofwill be logically convincing only if it hasbeen previously demonstrated that a similarityin the chemical reaction of twokinds of blood depends solely upon the existenceof direct blood-relationship betweenthe animals possessing this blood,and no one can maintain this to have beenestablished. . . . According to Friedenthal'sown experiments, the blood of . . .the common crab, or that of a lug-worm,did not destroy the red blood corpusclesof a sea-mew or a rat; but surely no onewould infer that for this reason rats mustbe directly descended from lug-worms, orsea-mews from crabs." (Modern Biology,p. 458.) In summarizing his discussionDr. Morton says: "Ultra-microscopicalexamination of human and all animalblood has revealed difference of structurein the red blood corpuscles. No doubtthis matter will be pursued: and meantimeall that these blood-reaction testsprove (if indeed they prove anything) isblood similarity: and similarity does notinvolve relationship. It amounts to justthis: that the blood of certain Primatesand other mammals share certain chemicophysiologicalproperties. But chemicalresemblance and identity of origin arequite distinct" (p. 191).(To be continued): : D e p a r t m e n t : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.THE REVIVAL AT WINCHESTER.Conducted by Rev. R. A. Blair and R. A.Steele, Leader of Singing.(From the Winchester Star.)The revival closed Sabbath evening, December13. Rev. R. A. Blair preachedsome heart searching messages to attentiveaudiences as high as three hundredand not less than one hundred being presentduring the two weeks. Rev. Mr. Blairtold us to think of Mr. Steele and himselfas God's messenger boys, he preachingfor Jesus out of God's own book and Mr.Steele singing God's Word, and I am surethat anyone who was present could nothelp from realizing that the Holy Spiritwas there in power, speaking and singingthrough these two messengers of God.Space will not permit me to write all thatcould be said about these meetings, butwill give just a few of the high points.December 2 the text was: "Did ye receivethe Holy Spirit since ye believed?"We must be willing to have sin put outof our lives before the Holy Spirit cancome in, and if we yield ourselves to Christwholly, then we will be filledwith the HolySpirit and ready to do Christ's work andbring the unsaved to Jesus. There is onlyone way to live the victorious life and thatis, let Christ live it for us.In one sermon was proven from God'sWord that there is a devil. Read Ezekial28:14-16; Isaiah 14:12-14, and Rev. 12:9.What he does, read I Peter 5:8, and whatthe end of the devil is, is found in Matthew25:41; Jude 6. The devil's "I will" was thebeginning of sin. "The wages of sin isdeath, but thanks be unto God, who givethus the victory through our Lord JesusChrist." Monday, December 7, was highschool night. The sermon was aboutusing our talents for God's glory. "Whatshall it profit a man if he gain the wholeworld and lose his own soul?" Thosewho are not working for Christ are workingfor the devil. We all want to receiveour wages when we work. If we areworking for Christ we will receive eternallife, bought by the blood of Christ, forHe died in our stead. But if we are workingfor the devil we will have to receivepay from him, which is death or separationfrom God throughout eternity.Tuesday evening was Family Night.The text was II Kings 4:26. "Is it wellwith thee, is it well with thy husband, isis well with the child?" The Shunamitewoman could say, it is well, for she believedin God and the prophet of God. Wewill never be satisfied until we can say,"As for me and my house, we will servethe Lord." Tuesday evening the children'ssermon was about God giving ussix days out of seven for our own use.But He gave us the seventh to use for Hisglory, for our own good, body, mind, andsoul, but some of us steal it from theLord. Thou art weighed in the balanceand found wanting. The balances of God'sword is the Ten Commandments. Mr.Blair took each commandment and showedus that we had broken every one, andnever could keep them, but Christ willkeep them for us, if we yield ourselves toHim and say, "Take my hand Lord Jesusand keep me from falling. Behold theLamb of God, which taketh away the sinof the world. While we were yet sinnersChrist died for us." Are we as Christiansbearing fruit. Perhaps Christ will let uslive this year also. As we read in Luke13:6-9. If not we will be cut down, forif Christ is the vine and we are thebranches we will bring forth fruit. Exceptwe repent we will all likewise perish.Or are we making excuses for not acceptingChrist as our Saviour. We are justas good as we want to be. Jesus can'tsave us until we yield ourselves to Him,and all are lost unless they through faithsee Jesus hanging on the cross and Hisblood being shed for us, and then see Himas He is, now King seated on the thronepleading for us. He is my friend. He ismy Saviour. Our prayer is that we willnever get away from the spirit of thisrevival and that it will still bring forthfruit throughout eternity. "Where willI spend eternity?" This question comesto you and me. What, 0, What, will theanswer be? Where will I spend eternity?Eternity, eternity, where will Ispend eternity?

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for February 7, 1926.JESUS HEALS AND SAVES THEMAN BORN BLIND.John 9:1-9, 24, 25, 3.5-38.This incident in the life of Jesuscannot be adequately studied exceptfrom the whole chapter. So our firstYou will also note that the methodof the man's cure was as strange aswas the cause and origin of his trouble.Jesus spat on the ground andmade clay of the spittle, and withthe clay anointed the eyes of the man.Then He commanded him to go, washin the pool of Siloam, which means"Sent."The man went and washed andthe fact that he worshipped Him.The words of Jesus in verses 39-41contain His own application of thespiritual meaning of the mircle.There are none so blind as those whodo not want to see. Jesus is theTouchstone, the Rock of Offense, theSavor of death and the Savor oflife according to the attitude of peo­Lesson forthe ChfldrenBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson VI.—February 7, 1926.JESUS HEALS AND SAVES ABLIND MAN.John 9:1-41.ple toward Him. So to those who docame seeing. Such 1.=; the simple not receive Him His work becomesstory of the miracle. But why did judicial, and though they see now, Golden Text: I am the light of theJesus use the means? Here the recordis silent and we are left wholly they reject the offered light. This is walk in the darkness, but shall havethey become blind judicially when world: he that followeth me shall notduty will be to read the entire chapterover as many,times as pos.sible, to conjecture. Perhaps it was to forcefully illustrated in the case ofthe light of life. John 8:12.making notes of all the interesting test the man's faith. The man himselfafterwards recognized that theseHow sunny our room is today.the Pharisees.and striking things which we find.In reading the chapter we should rememberthat John is presenting cure. (Vs. 30.)of course. If there were no sun thismeans were not the cause of theWho likes the sunshine. We all do,SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACHproofsthat Jesus is the Christ. In You next note the natural perplexityof those who knew the man BY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN. world would surely be a pretty darkOF THE LESSON.this report of the miracle by whichJesus gave sight to a man born blind because of his changed appearance Lesson for February 7, 1926. place to live in. Now all shut yourHe has massed the testimony of after the miracle. What is the JESUS HEALS AND SAVES A eyes. Can you see the sunshine,friends and foes into an argument significance of the amazement andBLIND MAN.Paul? "No, it is all dark.'' Can youwhich has stood the assaults of op­perplexitposition for centuries.identity? We may believe that forof his friends as to hisJohn 9:1-41.see the birds out in the trees, Betty?What is the relation of all misery, "No." Can you see anything at all,In your reading of the chapter alsolook for the purpose of Jesus in pathetic and glad in his gladness.the most part these people were sym­sickness and death to sin? What is William? "I can't see anything."this miraculous cure as stated by Satisfied with the fact they wouldthe relation of the misery, sickness Could you walk very far Asith yourHimself. Do you not find it in His know the process and the healer.and the death of the individual andeyes shut, Marcus? "I would fall."words: "I must work the works of These neighbors in glad processionsin? For what other reasons besidesHim that sent me"? It was one more then escorted the man to the Phariseesprobably thinking that theyhis own sin may these things comeYou would not want to keep them shutmanifestation of the normal outgoingupon a very good man? Notice that all day. But some people are blindof the measureless love of His great would be delighted to hear the newsthe 37th Psalm, the 73rd Psalm and all their lives and we are going toMessianic heart.and see the cured man. But they the book of Job are written on this talk about a poor blind man today.Now what is the evidence given to were mistaken.subject. What is the reason JesusPile up the sand for the hills andestablish the statement that the man The miracle presented a problem gives why this man was blind? Howwas born blind? Note what John to the Pharisees. After they heard may the blindness have been the wayvalleys around Jerusalem. On thissays, what the friends of the man the man's testimony, there was no of blessing to ,him?say, what the parents say, and what question as to the cure and who performedit. It was Jesus. But that ing? Why did He use "means"?What was Jesus' method of heal­the blind man himself says.Then you will want to stop awhile only precipitated the all-important When should we depend wholly onwith the question of the disciples as question, who is Jesus? Some said prayer? By what power did Jesusto the cause of this blindness. There that He was not of God because He perform the miracle? What would]are certain prevalent beliefs concerningsin and suffering implied in this some others wanted to know how a What was the Pharisees'did not keep the Sabbath day, and be the Pharisees' explana(tion ?conceptionhill place this large box for the Temple.These other boxes are the housesof the city and these clothespins thepeople. With these stones build awall around the city. Outside the cityin this valley is the pool of Siloam.Sink this pan of water in the sand forquestion. First, that there is a con-manectiofi between sin and suffering. signs. Therefore they asked the man it observed? How was their method! comes to live. But this baby can nev­who was a sinner could do such of the Sabbath? How did they want the pool. In this house a tiny babySecond, that every affliction is proof his opinion of the healer and he said, of observance related to their conceptionof the way of salvation? see the birds or the flowers. As heer see his mother's eyes. He cannotof some special sin. Third, that this "He i^a prophet." This led to a completedistrust of all he said and so What modern men believe in salva­grows older he cannot play with othersin was on the part of the parent orthe child. Fourth, that a child might they called the parents. They identifiedthe. man as their son who was force the issue on this subject so of­around. He is a man now and cannottion by ceremony? Why did Jesus children, for he cannot see to getsin before birth. (See verses 3, 4.)Then .study the answer of Jesus. It born blind, but through fear they declinedto give testimony as to the to open the eyes of the Pharisees. you ever see a blind man feeling histen ? Show that He was using means go to work for he cannot see. Didimplies certain limitations. It doesnot deny that all suffering in some Healer and put the responsibility off What new view would He give them way around with a cane, John? Thisway comes from sin; nor that the consequencesof parental sin fall on the second time and tried to make him tion, of themselves, of Himself? of Jerusalem. Now he reaches theon the son. Then they called him a of the Sabbath, of the way of salva­man feels his way around the streetschildren; nor that children may in­waveherit sinful tendencies; nor that chil­gave a clear testimony of his convic­in his testimony, but the manWhat evidence does the blind man Temple gate, where he sits and begs,dren have sinful natures; nor that tion and the Pharisees had to confessgive of his faith? Did his parents holding out his wooden bowl.sickness is sometimes the direct consequenceof sin. But it does show that they could not tell how a sinnerthat they knew not whence Jesus was,believe? Why did they not make a For many years he has been doingconfession? What was the value of I'this. He has learned all the peoplethat suffering is a large and varied could do such works, nor how Godconfession to the blind man? Notice who come by their voices. How doproblem; and that God distributes would hear such a sinner; but t^iey that it is probable that his very trainingas a street beggar gave him glib-faces." He hears a sweet, childishyou know them, Jeanne? "By theirsufferings for other than punitive did not mind such a contradiction,purpose. Bible teaching as to the so they resorted to excommunication. ness and forcefulness of speech when laugh. "That is Mary," he says. Hegeneral cause of all trouble and sorrowmay be found in Genesis 3 and sees and their persistent effort to dis­What is his argument that he pre­hears a deep, proud voice. "I do notAll this investigation of the Phari­he met even the lordly Pharisees. likes to hear her laugh. Then heRomans 5:12 and Galatians 3:10. credit the miracle really established sents to Jesus' critics? Is their excommunicationan answer?self the best man on earth."like that Pharisee. He thinks him­Then you will call to mind the catechismquestion, "What is the misery well-attested array of evidence.it by bringing out an unusual andThe blind man hears people talkingHow does the blind man's faith inabout some man whom they call Jesus.of that festateinto which man fell?" There are some things that need to Jesus lead to a higher faith? ShowWhat do you suppose they tell aboutBut suffering sometimes has beneficentmeanings and sometimes proves First, Jesus found the outcast and led ples. For instance, if we have faithbe noted in the paragraph, 35-38. that faith begets faith. Give exam­Jesus, Mildred? "About the goodthings He does." Yes, and this blinlto be the channel through which him to accept Him as the Messiah. in the Lord Jesus Christ as King,man wishes he could hear Jesus' voice.greatest blessings come to others. Notice here how Jesus led him step how should that fact give us faith to"He must have a beautiful voice whenSuch was the case with the man born by step in his faith, until the statementJesus made of Himself was ac­and will bring about His kingdombelieve that He as King is able toHe is so good," he thinks.blind. By means of this miraculousOne day the blind man hears a numberof strange voices and then onecure there was a manifestation of the cepted by the man without the slightesthesitation or doubt. We infer come by swearing allegiance to a con­without our doing evil that good mayworks of God. Read in this connectionRomans 5:20, 21.that he was perfectly satisfied from stitution that leaves Him out?voice which is so gentle and sweet heis sure it must be the voice of .Icsus

January 20, 1926A FAMILY PAPERfor he has never heard any voice likeit before in all his life. Even hismother's voice was not so beautiful,so wonderful as this. And it is Jesus.Jesus stops when He sees the poorblind man. Is Jesus sorry for him, BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN. Por the mere personal gratification ofMargaret? "Yes." Then Jesus spits Topic for Sabbath, February 7, 1926. playing that he is a "Knight" or someon the ground and makes clay. He WHY I WOULD NOT JOIN A other tom-foolery, a member may beplaces the clay over the poor blind SECRET SOCIETY.depriving his children of food foreyes and says to the man, "Go, wash Psalms: 1:1-3, No. 2; 26:1-4, No. either body or mind.in the pool of Siloam." Can the man G4; 27:4-6, No. 65; 144:1-6, No. 387; 6. Because it is too small a brotherhood.see as yet, Vera? No, but when 101:1-4, No. 266; 31:3-7, No. 75; 73:"It's not as small as yourJesus tells him to go he obeys, for he 10, 11, No. 197.Church," my friend said; to which Iloves Jesus just from hearing Himspeak.References: Amos 3:3; John 18:20; replied: "If anybody is not willingII Cor. 6:14-18; Matt. 5:14-16; Mark to join the Church, it is his own fault;Spirit to teach us how to pray aright,Here is the blind man groping4:21, 22; Acts 23:13, 14; Lev. 5:4, 5; if anybody is not saved, it will be his and through His Spirit and experiencewe may learn to know God as athrough the streets and out the cityIsa. 45:19; 48:16; I Thess. 5:5; John own fault; we do not discriminategate, on down the road to this pool.3:20, 21; Acts 26:4.against cripples and colored people. personal Friend and Saviour as weHe stoops over the water and washes I have had many invitations and Man to man the world over shall come to Him in prayer. Prayerthe clay from his eyes and looks up. opportunities to join some secret so­brotherciety. Only yesterday a young fel­says that your own class only shall will be with those who seek Him andbe for all that your order voices our need for God, and the Lord"I can see! I can see!" he cries. Forthe first time in his life he sees the low invited me to join his lodge of the be brothers.long for Him.sky and the birds and the trees and Ancient Order of United Mechanics. 7. Because its honors are shams. The It should help us to learn to speakflowers. Does he have to grope his The initiation fee is fivedollars; and plume and hat and uniform and for Jesus. Some of Jesus' disciplesway back into the city, Marcus? he said I would never derive more badges and high-sounding titles are are like Peter at the time of Christ's"No, he runs." Everything is so benefit for five dollars. His fee for largely purchased with money of their trial—their courage fails them, andstrange to him, but as he meets the bringing in a new member was two own demerit and disgrace. I would they deny Him, or at least by silencepeople he fitsthe voices to the right and a half, which he promised to turn rather win honors by merit and grace fail to confess Him. Christ has putones. And now he reaches home and over to me; so that my initiation of the Lord Jesus Christ.us here to be His witnesses. Let ushis father and mother. Is there a would cost me only two dollars and 8. Because I am unwilling to surrendermy freedom in Christ Jesus. and acknowledge Him as the Captainlearn always to stand by our colors,good deal of rejoicing around that a half. He was on the initiation committee.That explained to me some That's what I would be doing by tak­of our salvation. Let us be loyal fol­house, Russell?of his intimidating actions and why ing an oath "never to reveal or fail lowers, proud of the Master, and everBut it is Sabbath day when all thishis fellow-workmen liked to keep out to conceal" that which has not been ready to say we are His.happens and the wicked Phariseesof his way. In other respects, however,he was a "regular feller." He bly, crimes of lodge members, andtold me, which would include, possi­It should help us to put in practicewho hate Jesus are glad of an excuseto make trouble for Him. Sometruths learned. If we wait until wesaid that wherever I saw the flagor some other things that ought to beare grown up to begin to study God'sone takes the man to the Pharisees upthe Bible in the public schools their told.Word, pray to Him, and speak forhere in the Temple. They ask how itorder put it there. He said also that 9. Because it yokes believers withHim, sometimes we find it very hard,all happened. The man tells themthey put the Lord in firstplace, and unbelievers. "What part hath he thatalmost impossible, to do. If we beginhow Jesus cured him. "Jesus is athat they all took only second place believeth with an infidel?"while young, and if others are doingsinner because He did it on the Sabbathday," they say. Who owns theor lower. But after I asked him a 10. Because it is inimical to thethe same things, then it is easier, andfew questions about their requirementsand benefits I didn't get much vert justice in civil courts.state and may be and is used to per­when we are grown up it has becomeSabbath, Miriam? "Jesus does."natural for us to take our part in theAnd surely Jesus has a right to do asdirect enlightenment, but enough indirectlyto bring out an emphatic It keeps husbands from dwelling with11. Because it injures home life.meetings. We should also in theseHe thinks best on His own day. Jesusmeetings find a great incentive forwants us to do good on Sabbath day.putting into daily practice God's commands.It is not enough to be a"No" to his invitation. The same answerI would give to the solicitor for and sharing with them whatevertheir wives according to knowledge,This man who had been blind standsup for Jesus and says, "He is aChristian on Sabbath. We must beany secret society—prophet."God's followers seven days a week, not1. Because no secret society putsThen the Pharisees call the father the Lord in firstplace. Some of themand mother. "Is this your son who make no acknowledgment of the Lordwas born blind? how then doth he now at all, some only a partial acknowledgment,some ignore Him, some op­see?" The parents say, "He is ourson and he was born blind, but we do pose and have His name expungednot know how he was cured or who from Scripture which they want tocured him." They are afraid to tell use in their rituals.the truth because the Pharisees have 2. Because a secret society hidesthreatened to cast anyone out of the its light from the outside world. JesusChurch who would claim that Jesuswas the Christ.But the son is not afraid. He keepshelps only those who pay their fees,and their dependents, sometimes. Itdoes not help as much as it hinders.It really defrauds its members andtheir dependents and it robs the Lord.knowledge they have.12. Because I don't need it. It's apoor staff to lean on; I might fallwhen it breaks. It might leave mein the dark and helpless. Not so, theLord. "The Lord is my Shepherd; Ishall not want.''Here we see Him as Creator, Ruler,the Friend of Man, the Decider of anation's destiny, Guide, Saviour,King, and the last great Judge. TheBible tells us of man's fall, his sin,and the need of a redeemer, and unlesswe can have a vision of God's holinessand man^s sin (Isa. 6:1-8) wecannot realize the need of being adisciple of Jesus and following Himto the heavenly home.It should help us to learn to pray.God reveals Himself to His childrenin prayer. He will give us His Holyone. Let us each and all resolve todo this now. Thus will God's Willbe done and His Kingdom extended.Prayer Meeting TopicJunior Topic BY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.tells Christians that they are the lightTopic for February 3, 1926.of the world, and not to hide theirlight, but to let it shine; not to walkBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS. LOYALTY TO CHRIST.John 13:13.on speaking up for Jesus. "One in darkness, but to live an open life Topic for February 7, 1926.(Reading Phil. 1:12-30.)thing I know, that, whereas I was and make an open confession. HOW DOES OUR JUNIOR SOCIE­General Topic: Things to aspire toblind, now I see." They cast him out 3. Because the religion of secretism TY HELP US TO FOLLOW —"Reaching forth unto those thingsfrom the Temple. Jesus hears about is false. No secret society is goodJESUS?which are before." Phil. 3:13.it and hunts for the man. Has the enough for any man, as some menLuke 2:40-52.Psalms: Psa. 63, No. 168:1-3; Psa.man who was blind ever seen Jesus, claim. The observance of all the rules Psalms: 50:14; 1:1-2; 40:7-8; 19: 103, No. 271:11-15; Psa. 125, No. 354:Robert? "No." But would he ever of any one or all of them will not 7-14; 25:4-6; 51:10-13.1, 2; Psa. 18, No. 38:1, 2; Psa. 45,forget the voice of Jesus, Ernest? gain a man admittance to heaven. References: Acts 9:36-40; I Jno. No. 126:10-12, 17."Never." So when Jesus meets him The lodge teaches that salvation is 3:11; Mal. 3:16-17; I Cor 3:11-15; Last month we considered "Thingsand speaks he knows Jesus at once. by works; the Bible, by faith. I Cor. 9:24-27; Phil. 3:12-14; I Tim. that build us,"—foundation thingsBut does the man know Jesus to be 4. Because it militates against the 6:11-12.perhaps. Then we discussed "Loyaltyto the Church of Christ" (Jan. 20).the Son of God, Grace? "No." Jesus church. It becomes with many a substitutefor the church, and a very Has your Junior Society been of Now we are thinking about "ThingsDear Boys and Girls:—asks him, "Dost thou believe on theSon of God?" "Who is he. Lord, that poor one. It takes from all its members,time and money and energy If so, in what way?seems. We now have "Loyalty to theany help to you in following Jesus? to aspire to"—the superstructure, itI may believe on him?" he asks."Thou hast both seen him, and he it which should go to the Church of It should help us in a study of our Christ of the Church." We may nowis that .speaketh with thee." "Lord, Christ, the divinely instituted channelof blessing to a perishing world. less we know Him, and to know Him used in the flrstdiscussion:Bible. We can not follow Jesus un­quote the remaining lines of the verseI believe," he cries, and worshipsJesus.5. Because it fosters selfishness. It we must find Him firstin God's Word. (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84^. M i . '^°^^ McAllister; Treasurer, William ***Frank McAuthur Andrew, son baptism. Those present from Phila-^^^ $^^-^ InOICS Park; Precentor, Charles Lindsay. of George Andrew and Anna Mc- delphia were Rev. and Mrs. F. L.^\ V*^-w-.- ***]y[j. j^jj^ MsRJBl fS- -'^uthur Andrew, was born in Scotland, Stewart and Bruce, Elder J. R. Dill.....„, „„j XT.,J v„„i, 1 k ll.-' i' J March, 1866, and died at his home in and Mr. John Calderwood.***Robert G. Graham preached in 0"^ New York, left this week for an Tpn„arv 19?6 He ioined• the Wilkinsburg church on Sabbath extended trip. Mrs. Bole went to visit f*; rZ'.^Trl'nrehi. St T oui. ***^'^ ^"^"'^ ^^^ '^^^""'^ ^"^'^"-morning Januarv 10th their son George and his wife in Col- ^'^^ C,ovenanter Church m bt. Louis, ^^j ^^ Mercer. The people gathered.4.4.rZ' unib^s, Ohio. After a business trip ^^^^'' transferring his membership to ^^ ^he church at noon for the annual***The International Missionary ^o Beaver Falls, Mr. Bole will join his ^P^^'*^" ^^ ^"^^"^ *^^ "^'''"'^ ^^"^""^^ dinner. After dinner they held theirUnion will meet at Clifton Springs, ^jf^ -^ Columbus. From there they ^^ ^'^ "°* ^^''^^'^ '"^^^ ^"^ ^^°^°^ thank offering service. To date itNew York, June 2nd to 6th, 1926. ^^1 go to Florida for a good visit. *°^ '*^ principles. His sister, Miss amounts to $40. Then followed the*-Mr. Andrew Pollock, aged 83 ***Each congregation should have ""^'^ ^"'""' "°"^ '" '''''• '^'^''^^^-'^ ^^-^ -^ treat. Missesyears, a veteran of the Civil War and ^ manager for the collection of an- ***-A-s guests turned away from Elizabeth Wilson, Alice Broadbentthe senior elder of the Bear Run- ^^^j membership dues for the Aged "Bering their congratulations to Mr. and Ruth Rodgers were home andMahoning congregation, died at his People's Home and all dues should ^^^ ^rs. Thomas McClement, of Los added to our company. Several famhomeDecember 21st. 1,^ jj^ ^-^e hands of the Treasurer -^^i^^eles congregation, at their "Gol- ilies were absent. Grandma Mc-***Mrs. Anabel Knight (nee Mrs. Agnes E. Steele, 310 West street,' "^en Wedding," they were given a Knight was too sick to be with us.Dickey), of Plymouth, O., is visiting Wilkinsburg, Pa., not later than Feb- souvenir in the form of a piece of She is improving. This is the firstfor a few days' with her parents and ruary 28th.redding cake, daintily wrapped in time that our Cleveland dentists, Drs.„-„j. „ „j. V .I....... gold paper and tied with gold cord. Melville and Robert Allen, were absistersat Youngstown. ***Mr. and Mrs. George Calder- ^nd this in addition: a program sent. Icy roads made travelling dan-***Captain Allen, of Ontario, wood, of Cambridge, Mass., visited ^j^j^j^ j^^^ ^j^^ photographs of Thomas gerous.Calif., paid a short visit to Youngs- relatives in Philadelphia over the McClement of years ago and Belle ***The annual holiHpv nroo-..,,, ftown not long ago. He is a cousin of Christmas holidays. Second Phila- ^^^, „„^ ^^^_ McClement, on the WinnipT Sabbath SchoolMrs. Jeannetta Crabbe. delphia friends recalled the happy ^j^ j j^' the Winnipeg Sabbath School was**.M T, • M * 1 days when Mr. and Mrs. Calderwood '"'J^''^'' '°'^''- , , « ^ f^^'" °" December 29th. A part of***Mrs. Beighla, formerly a mem- j.^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ members of our The young people of Second the program consisted of work doneber of Middletown, died at Grove City . Philadelphia distributed baskets of in the Sabbath School during the pastHospital on December 19, after 7 ' groceries, meat and toys to the poor year: the recitation of Scripture pasweeksof intense suffering. ***Rev. John S. Duncan, D.D., com- families located in the vicinity of sages and Psalms, etc In addition"*Renwick Tacey, of White Lake, ^^^^^'^

January 20, 1926A FAMILY PAPERiltrtl)0 ** ilapttems « ^Kelilitnss « H o m e (doingsCt)e C|)tf0tian Bation'gCobenantet Bahg 1R,oIlC&e CtJtistian Jl3ation'$Cobenantec Baptism EecotdCtje Christian J13ation'0Cobenantet MlebliinQ; BellsfCbe Ct)n0tian Ji3ation'sCobenantet 2Deatf) i^loticeg"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.tion Sermon" was based on the text:"It is finished,"John 19:30. An expressionof relief, of satisfaction, andof triumph were the thoughts enforced.The services continued from10:30 A. M. to 2:15 P. M. At 3o'clock the pastor. Rev. J. M. Foster,gave a lecture in the Caledonian Hall,Roxbury, on "Christian Citizenship."It was 4:30 when we finishedthere.As we do not use the street cars onSabbath, this involved a walk of twomiles each way. But that was invigorating.The Second church hasthree communions each year, andthese are the only opportunities forgiving patriotic lectures, as our publicworship occurs at the same houras they do, viz., 3 P. M. Bro. R. H.MacCurdy, the promoter of the lectureship,has these three communionSabbaths booked for his work. Andwe are not slow to co-operate. TheMaster makes good His promise—"Behold, I set before you an opendoor, and no man can shut it." TheSecond church lifts the collections forSynod's schemes each month, asscheduled by Synod. This, we find,brings better results than taking onecollection for Synod's budget, and apportioningit among the severalschemes pro rata.Balph received the unexpected newsMrs. William McCarty and son Billyhave been holiday guests of Mrs.***The College Hill congregation that her mother, Mrs. Elsie Swadener,experienced a most helpful and well had passed away in Seattle, Washington.Mrs. Balph was Miss GladdisMcCarty's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.attended week of prayer. The providencesof recent days seemed to draw Hollis before her marriage, a memcentlyfrom a visit with his sons inG. Martin. Mr. Martin returned re­all closer to God's love. Death had ber of the New Castle congregation. California.not touched the congregation or SabbathSchool for over a year; but the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Z. Balph been visiting her sons, W. D. and FredA memorial service was held at the Mrs. Bailey, of Quinter, Kansas, hassad angel's presence is well known at the same hour as services were Bailey.again. The Bond children in our SabbathSchool lost their mother early ber of close friends of the family as with her mother, Mrs. Maggie Bed­conducted at Seattle. A large num­Mrs. Lee Gish spent the holidaysin December—six motherless children well as the members of the family ford.were left, among them a babe of "six were present. Truly God has spoken Misses Anna Dickey and Mildredas a beginning of his educationalweeks. Margaret, aged twelve, brought to us, and that early in the New Year. McMililan and Russell Alexander, all fund. These evidences of good willthe hope she had found in Christ at Life is a pilgrimage; prepare while of whom are teaching in Colorado, make us happy and we resolve onceour Sabbath School to the stricken it is day.spent the holiday season at their respectivehomes.loyalty PROHIBITIONof this good people and bettermore to be more worthy of love andhome in most touching ways. Andwell she could, for she received ten GREELEY, COLO.The Greeley congregation met New servants MOTHER of the Great GOOSE Giver of alldollars as a prize at the School's entertainmentfor committing one thou­The usual good dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Carson.Year's Day for their annual dinner. good.Mr.' and Mrs. S. B. McClelland and-Byson,Ralph, are spending the winterANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEsand verses the past year. Deaththe social committee and was followedin Phoenix, Arizona. We miss thesecame to our own membership twiceby the program which was given by Playlet of Rhymes andgood friends very much.the men of the congregation. It consistedof music, readings and, as theduring the holiday period in the goingof Miss Elizabeth Glasgow and cently made an overland trip to Cali­Only Few LeftClyde Dunn and Wendell Moore re­Jingles for Childrenmain feature, an impersonation of aMrs. James S. Martin. Their going fornia to visit Clyde's parents, Mr.25 Centsnegro church service.has made us conscious that Christ is and Mrs. J. E. Dunn.We are glad to report that Mr. R. While They Lastcertainly God's best Christmas gift. The sympathy and prayers of theL. Orr, an elder of the Greeley congregation,is again able to be out atDuring the same period the pastor Greeley congregation go out to Mr.CHRISTIAN NATIONwas called to conduct the last sad and Mrs. Thomas McMillan who arechurch after his accident early in November.Mr. Orr was injured very 1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.PUB. CO.rites for little George Marx, of the under great trial. Mrs. McMillan recentlyunderwent an operation forpainfully when an auto collided wdth NEW YORK CITYOakville Sabbath School, who had notbeen able to withstand the ravages"I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soOne mightier than I cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the HolyCombine your hearts in one."is transition."Ghost and with flre." (In reporting for this Department ,. (I" reporting for this Dekindly give names of contracting par- Kindly g>ve name, age, date, placeCovenanter parents are invited toties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.—-Editor.)record the baptism of their childrenplace, and date.—EditorOhere.RETURNED HOME.BAPTIZED.MARRIED.On December 19th, at Grove CityBy Pastor College Hill congregation,December 27, 1925:By Rev. W. 0. Ferguson, on De­Hospitalcember 25th, Miss Laura Turner, ofMrs. Beighlea, formerly aJohn Thompson, son of James W. Denison congregation, and Mr. Iraand Vivian Alexander Baker;Doris Louise, daughter of James W.and Gladdis Hollis Balph;Stewart Munro, son of Prof. Chas.M. and Alice Huey Lee;Patricia Ann, daughter of Prof.Joseph and Helen Adams Lynch;Margaret Anne, daughter of F.Brown and Isabel Cook Ransom.On November 17, 1925, at Kingston,N. J., by Rev. F. L. Stewart,Alexander Calderwood, son of Mr.and Mrs. James Calderwood.At Greeley, Colo., by Rev. C. T.Shaw, of Holton.On December 31st, at Pasadena,California, by Rev. J. S. Thompson,Mr. W. Gregg Thompson and MissRuth Agnes Erickson.The pastor conducted the mid-yearcommunion without an assistant.Prayer meetings were held Wednesdayand Thursday evenings. On Fri­In January, 1926, Mr. Frank Mcdayevening Robert Gilchrist, who attendedthe interdenominational Con­his 60th year, a member of SpartaAuthur Andrew, in St. Louis, Mo., inference at Evanston, 111., as the dele­congregationgatefrom the Colorado State Teachers sas, is spending the winter at theWilber McElroy, of Quinter, Kan­College, gave an interesting report of home of Errette Dunn, helping to feedCarson, on Communion Sabbath, Miss the problems discussed there. On sheep and cattle. He spent a weekof Olga Diphtheria. May Roby Five and Dean other Chalmers childrenSabbath evening. Rev. H. B. McMillanpreached the closing sermon of holidays.at his home in Quinter during theCarson. and a young father and mother werestill under quarantine. The day wasthe communion.Helen Nevins, who is working inextremely cold, but as neighbors andThere were five accessions at this Denver, spent a few days with herfriends gathered about the sunny sidetime. Mrs. H. B. McMillan, from our parents at Christmas time.of the house not a little comfort cameDenver church; Miss Ellen Clark, fromin the assurance that George hadthe Broadway Presbyterian church ofknown his Master long and wellDenver; and on profession of faith,enough that He in turn could callMr. and Mrs. J. C. Baird, and Olgahim home by name. He had not missedMay Roby. The sacrament of baptismwas administered to Miss Robya Sabbath at the Oakville School duringthe past year. In the very midstand to Dean Chalmers Carson. Missof the Week of Prayer Mrs. JamesRoby is a student at the college.mastoid after weeks of suffering, andMr. McMillan is very low with littlehopes of recovery. Mrs. Graham iswaiting on her sister, Mrs. McMillan.his bicycle as he was on his way homefrom work.Mrs. M. Stewart has returned fromCalifornia where she went for medicaltreatment. She is much improvedin health.days Plattville get Sterling, Miss home with Myrta Kansas. for this her Sabbath, McMillan winter aunt, She Mrs. and is spent teaching Wilson, is the able holi­to of inmember of Middletown congregation.On December 21st, Mr. AndrewPollock, of the Bear Run-Mahoningcongregation, aged 83 years.On October 27, 1925, at Philadelphia,Samuel Carson, a member ofSecond Philadelphia.On December 28th, Mr. Simon Mc­Crory, charter member of Denisoncongregation, aged eighty years.The season of gift giving is overfor this year, but in the hearts ofsome of us the memory of gifts receivedwill long remain. To our storeof pleasant memories of the past sevenyears in the Greeley congregationhas been added yet another one. OnNew Year's Day, at the close of theprogram, we were called to the frontand presented with a substantial rollof bills. Mr. Albert Finley made thepresentation speech in the course ofwhich he read an original poem writtenby one of the members of thecongregation. Many times, collectivelyand individually, have the peoplemanifested this spirit of loving generosity.Only last fall the Woman'sMissionary Society presented our littleboy with a well filledsavings bank

10THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Wetititns PellsTHOMPSON—ERICKSON.Thursday evening, December 31,1925, at the home of the bride onNorth Wilson avenue in Pasadena,California, the marriage of Miss RuthAgnes Erickson and W. Gregg Thompsonwas solemnized.Promptly at eight o'clock to thestrains of Mendelssohn's WeddingMarch the bridal party, consisting ofMr. Thompson and his best man, Mr.Woodruff, and Miss Erickson with hermaid of honor. Miss Irene Opsahl,took their places beneath a fioralbower where Rev. J. S. Thompson, ofHemet, father of the groom, read thedouble ring ceremony. The bride, whoWES given in marriage by her father,wore a girlish frock of white flatcrepe and carried a shower bouquetof white roses, sweet peas and orangeblossoms. Her veil was held by abandeau of white satin and orangeblossoms. Miss Opsahl is the daughterof the woman who was maid ofhonor at the marriage of Mr. andMrs. Erickson in Milwaukee. For thisoccasion she wore pink taffeta inbouffant style and carried pink rosesand sweet peas, with silver and pinkhair bandeau.After congratulations of the guests,who consisted of close friends andrelatives, a lunch was served and Mr.and Mrs. Thompson slipped away fora short trip.Mrs. Thompson has lived in Pasadenafor the last five years, whenthe family came from Chicago. Shehas been employed at the city hall,in the bureau of light and power.Mr. Thompson is the son of Rev.of which WARD this FUND'S distinguished NEW GIFT. speaker isthe Rabbi,(Continuedand hasfrombeenpagefor1)manysionary Society divided a list of the years,in summerdoescampsnot representwill alltheenjoyviewsthethe individual classes were expectednames of the members of the Home heldbeautybyandwhathealthfulnessare called theof theorthodoxsite.to have a part, which consisted ofamong them and prepared appropriategifts for each.1843Jews, The who A. I. deny C. even P. was that organized Christ was inand Mrs. J. S. Thompson, of Hemet.He FROM graduated THE HOME from the DEPARTMENTplays, songs, etc., and a beautifula historicaland hascharacter."done yeoman service forHemet High pantomime.A gift of ten dollars was received these many years. The effectivenessOF school KNOX in ACADEMY.1917 and from the Californiadesire Institute to express of Technology appreciation in the Bethel and Old Bethel held a joint which seems to have been a very in attracting the notice and generousThe Young People's Societies offrom Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Calderwood, of its work doubtless had much to doWeclass to the of different 1925. He Ladies' is at present Missionary employedas who a mechanical so splendidly engineer responded by Bethel church. The socia' part of thesocial on "Watch Night" at the Old"elastic" ten, for it was made to furnishan oyster stew for one meal. enterprise thus financedby the Wardcontribution of the Ward Fund. TheSocietiesthe to the Midway appeals Gas made Corporation. for donations for program, fcllowino; suggestions byrabbit for another, and halibut steak Fund will be developed by a committeethe benefit of the reading room. Secretary D. H. Elliott, consisted of a for still another, to say nothing of consisting of Mrs. August Belmont,Many boxes of fancy articles and "Trip to Winona." After bogusjell-o with whipped cream. All these Mrs. Cornelius Bliss, Mrs. William B.useful garments were received for the tickets were made good, and lost ticketswere found, FOR everything REV. W. G. went ROBB. well,by special request of the members of Ward, Mrs. E. Rowland Harriman,bazaar held for the reading room. SURPRISEthe Home.Henry Barbey, Dr. Haven Emerson,The bazaar was the best we have except with some boisterous passengers,Friday and all evening, seemed to December arrive at 18th, theirAnother fine gift which came in at William B. Ward, Samuel Keyser,ever held. On December 18th every On this time was a check from Mrs. Eda Ralph S. Kent and William H. Matthews.GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRA­room and the hall were turned into the destination, Old Bethel being congregation none the worse gathered exceptat the a home little of tired. the pastor in the form ment fund DENVER for the dining NOTES. room to oneTION.S. E. McKee, increasing her endow­Aa sales department. Promptly at 3o'clock P. M. the doors were opened of The a surprise last hour and the before substantial the dawn gifts of Denver thousand congregation dollars. had their annualFor New these Year's gifts, dinner one and all, congre­and many wonderful gatherings; such asLos Angeles congregation has hadand immediately the house was filledthey New carried Year with was them spent surely in singing were awith eager buyers. Before six o'clock surprise. and in praise The kitchen and praver. table under was loadedleadership until it of needed Rev. M. props K. Carson, and braces paslooked1926, at in the this church. report, both The the ladies mem­of nics, beautifully appointed weddings,the gational any others meeting that may on have January been over­1st. holiday entertainments, summer pic­the greater part of the articles weresold.and tor of yet the more Bethel was congreP'ation.heaped the floor. the bers congregation of the Home—and prepared and all served these etc., but the recent celebration, honoringMr. and Mrs. Thomas McClement,We were much gratified when we The list of staples seemed to be complete,even to the "little brown jug" H. home-like—and Brown Cannon the took Board charge of of Man­the was surely the most precious of all,a thoughtful very lovely gifts dinner, tend to after make which it more Mr.summed up the sales to find theyamounted to over $150.which in this case contained excellent meeting agers are and sincerely officers for grateful the coming and being a Golden Wedding Anniversary.We w'ill now be able to place a Southern Illinois sorghum. On the year greatly were encouraged. elected.Friends from Long Beach, Pasadena,Santa Ana, Hemet, Los Angeles,large number of suitable new books following morning a load of dry wood On the firstSabbath Respectfully, of the year,on our library shelves and renew the was unloaded at the parsonage and January THE 3, the PRESS ordination COMMITTEE. of the new­Arizonly elected elders and deacons took Angeles R. P. Church on Decemberand Iowa gathered in the Lossubscriptions to our papers and magazines.These gifts were only another mark place as part of the morning service. twenty-ninth to extend hearty con­some corn was found in the barn.As this is the only library in Selma of good will and love on the part of The new elders are: Mr. H. F. Martinand Mr. R. A. McKelvey; and of December 22, 1875.gratulations to the bride and groomthe deacons: Mr. Andrew McBurneyOLD BETHELITEMS.The following young people, whoare away from home, visited withrelatives during holidays: Mr. and Managers, the holiday season wasMrs. Cameron Patterson, of Beaververy much enjoyed by the membersFalls, Pa., who drove through in theirof the Home.car; Miss Willa Patterson, of St.All members are in good health andLouis, Mo.; Mr. Willard Finley, ofin good spirits—the former in spite ofBoulder, Colo., and Mr. Fioyd Finley,who teaches at Lostant, 111.Messrs. Charles and Ralph Fulton,of Monmouth College, visited in thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Finleyduring holidays. Mrs. Finley istheir sister.The annual Sabbath School anniversaryexercises were held at thechurch December 29.The regular business meeting cameat 10:30. Encouraging reports of thesent a box of candy to each memberpast year's work were heard. Theof the Home.success of the Home department, newlyorganized under the leadership of given by Dr. and Mrs. T. H. MartinThree dozen jars of candy wereMiss Mary J. Patterson, is especiallydeserving of mention, there being between30 and 40 enrolled in this department.Miss Emma Listman, of Central Alle­Miss Ella May Hays and MissBlanche Finley were Superintendentand Assistant Superintendent duringthe past year and were responsiblefor the entire re-organization of theclasses and rendered most efficientservice to the entire satisfaction ofall, as was evident in their unanimousthe Board.The W. M. S. of Central furnishedice cream and cake for New Year'sDay.IVIrs. Campbell gave candy and fur­re-election. Miss Rachel Boyd and, Miss Ruth Finley were elected Secretaiy and assistant, and Cargill Finley,nished decorations suitable for theholiday season.Treasurer.A crate each of oranges and applesA basket dinner was served, which was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodorefor the time being might have seemedSee. Central Allegheny.to be the big event of the day. ThisThe Women of the 8th Street Mis­was followed by a program in whicha loyal and faithful people.The evening was spent in a socialway with games, singing and speaking.A lunch of cookies and applesw?s served and the hours having glidedswiftly awav all joined in singingthe 133rd Psalm, the pastor leadingin prayer.for colored people you can readily seehow much it means to them.Owing to the serious illness ofMrs. Mclsaac, she has been unable toanswer any letters sent to her. Whilewe have tried to acknowledge everythingsent some may have been overlooked.If so please understand itwas an over-sight and not intentional. The occupants of the parsonage areAgain we want to thank you, one daily reminded of that visit of theand all, for the valuable help you congregation and shall not soon forgetit or the finespirit that promptedhave given us.MRS. M. I. Robb. it which is prized above all else.Selma, Ala.THE AGED PEOPLE'S HOME.From all reports received at theJanuary meeting of the Board ofa big turkey dinner Christmas, andmany other good things as well.Quite a number of special holidaytreats were sent in by friends of theHome.One gift that will furnish greatpleasure and good cheer for manydays to come was a fine radio set,sent by Mr. and Mrs. William Dunn,of Clarinda, Iowa.Miss M. A. English, of 8th Street,and family.Cards were sent to all members bygheny, and also by the Jean BarrChina Club.Miss M. Caskey, Central, sent abasket of assorted fruit, in memoryof her sister, who was a member ofChristmas entertainment. A delightfulprogram was enjoyed by the childrenand their parents.THE JEW AND CHRIST.Rev. William Bryant, D.D., in thePresbyterian for January 14, 1926,says:"The Jews are not exceptional inhaving their divisions, as to modernism;but perhans the division is moreintense in Detroit than in other localities.Rabbi Franklin, who is theleader of the modern school in Detroit,following the example of Rabbi Wise,delivered a somewhat remarkable discourseon Sabbath (not the Jewish"Sabbath," but on the firstday of theweek, January 3), his theme being"Judaism and Christianitv; TheirMutual Debt and Duty." The dailypapers next day gave first-pageprominenceto his views. But it so happenedthat one of our Presbyterianministers was present, and we preferto record what he said as to the discourse.The Rabbi said that he believedin the Christianity of Christ,but not in the Christ of Christianity.He described the Christ as the greatestof Jewish teachers, with a largebackground for reading and study.He said that the future of civilizationdepended on the teachings of Jesus."He also said his view of Christ differedvery little from the view nowaccepted by the extreme modernists ofProtestantism. It is of cour.se quiteneedless to say that Temple Beth El,As Mrs. J. W. Daugherty, at theMr. E. V. Tweed and Mr. J. K. Mc­P'S'J'o. began the wedding march, theCollum. Our pastor. Rev. J. G. Mc-wedding party came down the mainElhinnev preached the sermon, after aisle taking the places of honor inwhich Mr. Frank Atchison gave an the front pews. Rev. J. D. Edgaraddress to the elders, Mr. Robert Mc­ and wife leading; other members fol-Burney to the deacons and Mr. James R uu^T,'^^'"^^ ^1'- and Mrs. A. LCarsnn to the people. The congregationwas invited to welcome the new Wilson a sister of the bride, and Mrs.Kobb, Rev. and Mrs. G. N. Greer, Mrs.officers at the close of the service. A. A. Samson, Rev. and Mrs. SamuelOn Monday evening, January 4th ^dgar and Rev. and Mrs. W A.our Sabbath School held their annual Aiken; with winsome little Jane

January 20, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11Daugherty as flower girl, carrying agolden basket of flowers. Then camethe groom and bride, who carried ashower of beautiful golden roses.After all were seated Rev. J. D.Edgar, pastor, in his vivacious manner,stated the object of the largegathering and announced a short programof music and reading. TheNor chew, nor swear, nor spree.musical numbers included two selectionsby the McBurney Orchestra, two word, Mrs. McClement was called on Who fillsthe bill for meAs a woman generally has the last I'll be like him. There is no mansongs by the congregation's quartet, first to respond—being promised anotherperiod should she wish to reply He's the sort o' man for me.As well as he. I'll swear by himconsisting of Messrs. Edwin Doddsand W. R. Marvin and the Mesdames to anything Mr. McClement might say TheR. P. girls say:Willetta Ross and Sadie Walker, a during his speech. And then he did And when I get a woman's growthvocal solo by Mr. J. W. Daugherty tell some tales out of school—feeling Like Mother Mc I'll beand a piano solo by Catherine Mc­ safe among the "company"—relating If only I can live like herBurney. Then Miss Elizabeth Mc­ walk together, but also relating the It'll be the life for me.Elhinney read in a very beautiful and some comedy of their fifty years' All were then asked to join heartilygracious manner, "An Old Sweetheartof Mine," by Riley. Again the WeddingMarch was played by Mrs.Daugherty and all were invited tofollow the bride and groom into theSabbath School room where dainty refreshmentswere served—the bride'stable occupying the chief place, withthe big wedding cake in the center,immediately under a huge weddingbell which was suspended from theceiling. Gold and white festoons fromthis to all corners of the room carriedout fhe Golden color scheme, whichadded great beauty to the scene.As our pastor was toastmaster, hegave a short history of the life andwanderings of Mr. and Mrs. McClement,which finally brought them tosunny California and Los Angelescongregation.As the salad, wafers, ice cream andcake were being so quietly and orderlyserved by a bevy of daintily and beautifullygowned young ladies, assistedby our handsome young men, the followingtoasts were responded to byall participants in a most witty, humorous,tender, loving and pleasurablemanner:, 1. Rev. W. A. Aiken responded tothe toast, "The Glory of a GoldenWedding," followed by a few wordsfrom Mrs. Aiken, a niece of our honorguests, who spoke so lovingly of earlyChristian associations with her dearUncle Thomas and Aunt Bell.2. Rev. G. N. Greer's toast, "Weddingsand Wedding Fees," was quiteto the point and was very enlightening(like some of the fees) to some ofus not so intimately associated withthis side of the question.3. "Gleanings," by Mr. W. J. Marshall,was received by the weddingMr. R. W. McElhinney begged to be What more can a woman do?excused, so Mrs. Wiletta Ross sang We're here to honor you tonight"Silver Threads Among the Gold"; Children, elders, alland how fine to hear the old melody We love you and appreciateso clearly and sweetly rendered. Your kindness great and small.gesting which Mrs. great toasts, ones ent. Clement, tiful, morous panionship," say—"gripping"—keen, Before 5. by "The given Daugherty Dr. witty; enjoyment always which some calling however, A. Grip by places, I. the grave theme Mr. Robb, entertained preceded of on next to and this a Mr. at play we was, fifty toast, with times, Mrs. and climax listened tender, Edgar for the if year variations him; responded Mrs. I McClem­us, yet may closing of asked beau­com­with sug­Mc­ the hu­and soshe responded in a mo.st acceptablemanner. As she left the piano someone just back of Mr. Edgar set forwarda very fine floor lamp with beautifulshade, which was presented tothe youngest looking fifty year oldbride and groom in well chosen wordsby our very competent toastmaster inbehalf of the congregation.closeness of their walk, through allthe years, to their Lord and Saviour.He said that to all present he wishedto say that all the good things intheir lives and in their home weredue to the care and loving kindnessof the Heavenly Father, who had everbeen with them as they had fi'om theand wishing many more years ofhappiness to our highly esteemed Mr.first established their family altar and and Mrs. Thomas McClement.had always kept it alive and in dailyPRAYER MEETING TOPIC.use, and he could thankfully and (Continued from page 7)of loaves and fishes and not, for instance,of a grain of sand? Explaintruthfully say that a life in close "Were every member of our church totouch with Jesus Christ was the only bethe "frugality of God," Jesus' carefulnessnot to waste divine powerlife worth living.Just such a member as Christ wouldA last bit of surprise and a splendidsee.that had no limit.one was the reading by Helen What changes would come to you and Why did Jesus compel the peopleBirdsall of a poem, written specially to meto sit down in groups? Notice thatfor the occasion by our most competentAnd the gain to our church—what they were in a place where there wasand versatile Rev. J. D. Edgar.would it be?"much grass. In what ways has GodFather and Mother McClement.I want to be like fatherWe need denominational loyalty and made it pleasant for His people tocongregational loyalty, but loyalty to live together in companies, congregationsHe's big and brave and strong Christ comes first. We and eat of the bread of life?AmericanMy father is the truest manhero worshippers are loyal to Lincoln If you had been one of the disciplesI never saw him wrong.and Washington (especially do we and some one headstrong young JewMy father was a farmerthink of these great men in February).had refused to sit in a company wouldIn Iowa raised cornLincoln, great as he was, felt you have carried him food? Can aA great success at farmingit necessary to apologize for his am­man be loyal to Jesus Christ and re­Working noon and night and morn.My father was a BankerHe served the public tooDon't talk to me 'bout failureHe saw his patrons through.My father is a ChristianWalking the Jesus wayHis Bible the revealerOf Jesus day by day.My father is a teacherForty years and moreOf the sacred volumeWithin our temple door.My father is an elderWith counsel and adviceFor pastor and parishionerHis words are sane and wise.My father took a helpmeetFull fifty years agoneBeautiful in face and heartHer name was Robinson.May our dear Father give you yetYears as companions here,And cause that each forever liveWith him beyond this sphere.The R. P. boys say:When I grow up to be a manJust such a man I'll beAs Mr. Mc; he doesn't smokein singing Psalm 133, and Dr. Robbled in prayer and pronounced thebenediction.Congratulations were now in orderand very happy we all were to begiven the privilege of shaking handsbition in aspiring to the presidencyfor his secoiid time. Washington didnot claim infallibility, but Christ did.Other religious leaders have adjnittedthat they were groping about fortruth. Not so with Christ. Heknows! Therefore he commands ourlove, our faith, our surrender, ourobedience.The Reformed Presbyt(ffian'CliHickhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.l^ublhatinn Drtiactment:TBeatt at ^ittiatian ({EButAtuin nf t^rIPreobptnrfam «t|)urci|» Jn t|)e ffl. •. 9.Witherspoon Bldg or any of itsPhiladelphiaDepositoriesity. What mission had just beencompleted? What had been its success?What was the character ofthe popular response?Why did Jesus propose that thedisciples take a vacation? These menhad the gospel and there was a greatworld in need. Can you justify a vacationin such circumstances? Wheredid Jesus suggest that they go ? Howwas the whole plan ideal for a vacation?Why did it fail? What feastwas at hand to bring them to Capernaumon their way to Jerusalem?What food question arose? Whydid Jesus enquire as to natural meansof meeting the need ? Why make usefuse to join and support His church?Where did the food multiply? Ifwhile Jesus was blessing it, would Hehave been able to hold enough to feedthat mighty company ? How would itmultiply with the least sensationalism?What was His attitude towardthe fragments left?We talk of "first things first."Why did the people want to makeChrist is "first" with the Christian—Him a king? What prominence hasnot the Covenanter Church—not "our the full dinner bucket in determiningcongregation," but Christ Himself in American choice of leaders? WhoHis personal relation to us as believers.He shows us how to live domin­old temptation did it revive for Jesus ?probably led in the movement ? Whatated by love; lives made peaceful by Why was Satan always proposing al­assurance; unselfish, obedient lives.No one else can teach these things exceptas they reflect Christ. The worldternatives to the cross as a way ofsecuring the kingdom? How didparty with much laughter and applause(he is Irish, you know, andis full of hate, doubt, selfishness, will­What would be the attitude of theJesus meet the situation?knew Thomas and Bell very well).fulness We need Christ. We need disciples when Jesus refused a crown4. Two Irishmen speaking consecutivelywas rather strenuous for the Belle Mc she came to befirst in each event of our lives, first the boat"? Of what value to themShe was the Belle of Morning Sun Him first. First in our affections, and "constrained them to enter intoassembly, but Rev. Samuel Edgar held Always ringing true to himin the little things of every day. was their difficulty on the lake thatour closest attention when he spoke of As the bell called Liberty.night? Of what value Jesus' coming"Some folks I have married," and al­Jusso mentioned one or two couples he As young and strong she stood SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACH­ Peter's attempted walking on thefifty years tonight—it wason the water? Of what value wasmight have married but didn'1;, in- one Beside her lover sweet and calm ING OF THE LESSON FOR water ?case because he wasn't asked to, in Trothing her life for good.JANUARY 31, 1926.another, being unable to get to the Through all the years sweet radianceHow did Jesus fare the next dayBY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN.place in time for the ceremony. Reliance, love and gritat Capernaum? What did He offerTwo persons present on this fiftieth Have been her qualities serene JESUS FEEDS FIVE THOUSAND and how was the offer greeted ? Whatanniversary attended this wedding. As she did her little bit.MEN.was the effect on the multitudes ? onA sister of Mrs. McClement, Mrs. E. A true helpmeet in every senseJohn 6:1-14.the disciples? How did their attitudeD. Wilson, of Pasadena, spoke a few Patient, cheerful, true,The feeding of the flve thousand show the wisdom of His refusal ofwords in regard to the occasion, but Uncomplaining, tactful, goodmarks the climax of Jesus' popular­the crown?

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84&C o n t r i b u t i o n s t o T h e B u d g e tUP TO JANUARY FIRST, 1926Look It Over! — Announce It to the Congregation! — Then Watch It Grow!CongregationDelburneLake RenoReginaWinnipegTotalDei.verGreeley .La JuntaTotal .Apportionment? 65230100155Central Canada's Share$1,4601,8401,000Bethel $1,000Bloomington 1,500Oakdale 1,650Old Bethel 825Princeton 500Selma 225TotalIllinois' ShareChicago $ 300Hopkinton 800Morning Sun 2,200Rehoboth, la 300Sharon 3,000Vernon 75Washington 125TotalIowa's ShareBeulah - $ 700Billings 100Cache Creek 325Clarind?. 2,725Denison 900Eskridge 500Hebron 725Kansas City 1,000Long Branch 950Olathe 1,625Quinter 700Stafford 250Sterling 2,150Superior 650Topeka Total950Kansas' ShareWinchester 2,850Belle Center . .. . $ 350Bellefontaine ....CedarvilleCincinnatiHetherton .Jonathan's CreekNew ConcordRaySouthfieldUnited Miami . ..Utica Total$37,837 RAISEDColorado's Share $225150325125. . . . 550575100650950800Ohio's ShareWomen's SynodicalIndividualsPaid In$100.0025.0015.00$ 140.00$ 550.00$ 660.00325.0010.00995.004,300.00$ 205.00842.00311.78265.0020.0021.85$ 1,665.63$ 5,700.00$ 235.6250.005.0090.79291.8971.45$ 744.75$ 6,800.00$ 25.8375.92133.93658.25232.20118.50318.15647.00444.62150.00515.6740.00598.00243.60361.301,237.30$ 5,800.27$17,100.00$ 60.48100.00312.00363.5017.00487.50140.9090.30$ 1,561.68$ 4,800.00CongregationAlmonteLisbon . .LochielSyracuseYork . . .Total .FresnoHemet ....Los AngelesPortland . .Santa AnaSeattleTotalApportionment$ 740.... 1602501,275875Rochester's Share $f 502001,8501751,5001,525Pacific Coast's Share1st Philadelphia $1,9502nd Philadelphia 1,6503rd Philadelphia . 5,300Orlando 400TotalBarnesvilleCornwallis . ... ....Barnet ...1st Boston ....2nd BostonBovinaCambridge ....ColdenhamMontclair1st Newburgh2nd New York3rd New YorkWaltonWhite Lake . .West Hebron . .TotalAlleghenyBear Run End MahoningBeaver Falls . .Central AlleghenyCollege HillConnellsvilleEast EndGenevaLittle BeaverMercerMiller's RunNew AlexandriaNew CastleNorth UnionParnassusPittsburghRehoboth, PaSlippery RockSyrian Congregation .UnionWilkinsburgYoungstownPine CreekTotal$2,946.25231.00ONLY THIRTEEN MORE WEEKS TO GOPAY as we PRAYfPhiladelphia's ShareNew$ 75200525450200. . 600600.... 4505151,600.... 4,700. . .. 1,225. . . . , 1,35030060York's Share$1,400300... 1,3009503,700700950. . . . 1,6003005001,200. . 2,200.... 2,850100.... 1,1005,400150... 35050. .. 300. 4,500. ... 200Pittsburgh's Share$62,163 YET TO COMEPaid In50.00257.92642.95121.001,071.873,300.0035.00127.83955.00125.00649.41700.00$ 2,592.24$ 5,200.80$ 948.071,090.002,692.50157.10$ 4,887.67$ 9,300.00$ 134.8237.50144.00196.10184.45100.00274.002,432.0085.00662.03300.00$ 4,549.90$12,850.00$ 523.5085.00320.00315.00112.00501.00209.001,019.41116.00157.00505.0050.00858.002,932.0080.00201.35120.252,526.8214 755.00$10,651.08$30,100.00THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OFFICE

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR FEBRUARY U. PRAYER .MEETING TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY 19VOL. 84. NO. 215.5.4 2 N D Y E A RJANUARY 27, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHABD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884.'Oar Burner" WM merged Is the OlirlaUui Natton In June, 1894.. Tlte Befenned Presbyterian Standard wu mersed la Um ObilstlaB Nation ^ U lat, ItSf. TkaChristian Nation became an intematlonal weekly October 4tli, 1011.^'Pablished Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-elass matter at -^ » post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., nnder act v March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY.T H E A R C H O F E V E N T SPRAYER IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.•piOR the firsttime in the history of NewA York City, so it is said, a regular busi-»ess session of the Board of Aldermenwas opened last week with prayer for divineguidance. President of the BoardJoseph V. McKee announced that each sesisionhereafter would be opened in likemanner. He intends to invite a priest, aProtestant clergyman, and a Rabbi in successionto officiate in this exercise. Thefirst to officiate was Rev. William E.Cashin, former Roman Catholic chaplainat Sing Sing prison. The second was Rev.Joseph H. Ivie, D.D., Protestant Episcopalchaplain of the Fire Department. Thethird will be Rabbi Jacon Katz. And sothe selection will rotate, priest, pastor.Rabbi.TURKEY ADOPTS SWISS CIVIL CODE.The Turkish Government has adopted.. the entire Swiss Civil Code. Two importj^ntconsequences, among others, will logicallyfollow this act. First, polygamy willbe outlawed and divorce made more difficult.Second, the Lausanne Treaty provisionfor the protection of Greek, Armenianand Jewish minorities will automaticallydisappear, because the Swiss Codeplaces minorities on the same legal footingas citizens of Turkey. A press dispatchto the New York Times, commentingon this action of Turkey, has this tosay:"There could be no more widely differingset of laws than those of Turkey andof Switzerland; while the former is basedon varied readings of the Koran, althoughnow greatly modified by legislation underthe new republic, the latter, which waspromulgated January 1, 1912, is the resultof democratic evolution under the mostBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.approved methods, the most conspicuous "Presented on the sixth anniversary offeature of which has been the referendum. national prohibition, January 16, 1926."The Swiss Constitution of 1848, based "We, the undersigned, believing that thein a measure on that of the United States welfare of the people can best be served byand conspicuous for its observance of the strictest enforcement of the prohibitionlaw, desire to express to you our earn­State or Canton rights, was modified in1874, so as to permit a codification of the est wish to cooperate with you in bringingnational civil ar.d criminal laws by incorporatingwith those which were to prevail,about adequate enforcement."Recognizing that this can be accomplishedonly when prohibition enforcementthe Canton laws which did not contradicteach other and which would best serveis placed in the hands of those who desirenational fttnctions. By 1898 the laws onits success, we commend every effort youobligations and bankruptcy had been codifiedand by 1907 the civil laws completed.may make to remove prohibition from politicsby placing the service under the meritsystem."Under the new Federal Code Switzerlandhas made great advances toward puredemocracy, in which minorities, while possessingno specifically defined separaterights, may constantly check the work ofa legislative majority and cause an appealto the whole nation by referendum."WOMEN LEADERS FOR STRICT LAWENFORCEMENT.A memorial calling for the strict enforcementof the prohibition law has beensigned by sixty of "the most powerfulwomen of the nation," as the signers havebeen designated, and forwarded to PresidentCoolidge, members of his Cabinet,and Senators and Representatives. Itwould indeed be difficult to assemble thesignatures of sixty women who are moreinfluential in public affairs than are thewomen whose signatures are attached to"You are doubtless aware that prohibitionis, after all, only following the normalcourse of history, all great reforms havingtaken from one to two generationsbefore they were well enforced. Prohibitionis now in that period. The new ideamust slowly age into custom. But evenin its incipient state the benefits aremarked while the failures can be rightedby a determined people, educated concerningthe evils of alcohol, and supported bya Government emphatic in its demandsthat enforcement of the law shall be inthe hands of its friends and that officialsonce appointed shall pursue a vigorouscampaign against all violations of theliquor law no matter where found."We affirm that there is no solution inthe return of so-called light wines andbeer. The only solution is to press for­this memorial. And the memorial is ward and make enforcement a success,worthy of the women who have signed it. strengthen the law where needed and supportofficials who do their duty. To thisThe memorial reads:"To the President, Cabinet officers. Senatorsand Representatives of the United only for the enforcement of the law, butend we pledge our hearty cooperation notStates concerning the enforcement of the for the building of intelligent public sentimentfor law Eighteenth Amendment.observance."

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:^rmCl)atr"LITTLE FELLOW FOLLOWS ME."A little man I've got to be,A little fellow follows me!I do not dare to go astray.For fear he'll go the self same way.I must not madly step aside.Where pleasure's paths are smoothand wide.And join in wine's red revelry—A little fellow follows me.I can not once escape his eyes!Whate'er he sees me do he tries—Like me says he's going to be.That little chap v.ho follows me.He thinks that I am gcod and fine,Believes in every word of mine,The base in me he must not see.That little chap who follows me.I must remember as I go.Through Summer sun and Wintersnow,I'm building for the years to be—A little fellow follows me.—Selected."HOW WAS I TO KNOW?"B. W. H. Morse, M.D."How was I to know?"I heard that question this morningfrom two different men. One was aminister, and the other was an editor.There were two stories attached.A man had died who was identifiedwith the minister's church, and whenthe funeral was held, it was anotherminister who conducted it. When thiscame to the attention of the man'spastor, this very morning, he saidthat he had not known the man wassick, and then added the question,"How was I to know?"The pastor of the church in Washingtonwhere President Coolidge is aTHE PUDDLE JUMPER—QUEEN OFAUGUST, 1925.AUTOS.NUMBER — "FOURTEEN" — AT ROSE POINTBack Row—Left to Right:—George Black, Camp Manager; Miss MildredPritchard, Mascot; Donald McKnight, James Anderson, Robert (Bill) Mc­Knight.Front Row—Left to Right:—Sidney Anderton (English); Ward Heazlett,James McKinney, William Patterson, this year's new Camp Manager.The well known "14" Crew and the famous Puddle Jumper will go toWinona.member preached one Sabbath for aneastern pastor, and this morning apress clipping representative came tothe editor in question to obtain a copyof his paper for the Monday follow­subjects and music will constitute aappetite and your good will to theSYNODICAL C. Y. P. U. — OUR whichwell balanced program. We want1926 tn Mammoth measure the Booster's past and Banquet to planing. The editor replied that he did STANDARD well over OF 300 EFFICIENCY.forpeople to attend, asthe Winona future. Lake. We have our revisedStandard of Efficiency.not know that Dr. Pierce was to that is the minimum number forGEO. C. Will BLACK, you not,A family reunion was held at theJanuary. The word itself has in president itpreach that Sabbath, and had no reportof the sermon. And then he It is so different from other month.s. minutes, at yonr first opportunity, toMember of your Board local society, Managers. takeJohn Hammond home Christmas daysomething of magic. It inspires us. a short time, only fiftee.nor twentyat which over thirty were present.All pronounced the day a very enjoyableone.asked,It suggests so many things: New measure your society's work by this"How was I to know?"Year's resolutions, inventories, a standard? If you find your percentagelow, will you not seek to raise it?A surprise in honor of GrandmaWho can answer the question that clean sheet, a new year ahead withHogan's eighty-fifth birthday wasthese two men asked?much of hope and promise, .i chance If it is high, may you feel encouragedheld at her home. The congregationAre pastors expected to know when to make a new start and to do better. to continue your good work, :ind to dowas well represented, and many whotheir people are sick? Are ei^itors Perhaps this month suggests some even better than you have been doing?expected to know all about what is to such thought as the ancients had One of the great things of t!ie comingyear is the Covenanter Younghappenin our churches?when they gave this month its name,Is not the answer. Yes?from the god Janus whc had tv/o People's Synodical to be held at Win­How should the pastor know unless faces, one looking backward, the otherlooking forward; one, looking overhe was told? He certainly cannot beexpected to know all about all his the past with both its failures andpeople all the time. And "honestly," achievements; the other, looking forwardto a new year with its promiseas the children say, would he not havegone to the sick person had he known? of many opportunities to do better.How was he to know, indeed! Was As individuals I am sure that weit not a matter of duty to inform "Have talked with our past hours.him?And asked them what report theySo about the editor. "There was bore to heavenu" But as societiesnothing in the paper about it." Of have we looked back carefully overcourse not. Why was not the editor our past year's work for the Master?acquainted with that which was to Are we watching our definite plantake place? Had this been done, he laid cut for our societies to .see justmost certainly would have had a re­hoporter present.Our Covenanter Young People's So­we are progressing?Neither pastors or editors cultivate cieties have a very definite way byintuition. We should not expect ourpastor to know of sickness unless hewas told about it, and it is silly toquestion informed lish Indict Hartford, "I a was an news said. not editor that matter Conn. told," it for was the neglecting when the to editor transpire. minister he was said. to pub­not inHOWABOUT THE ROSE POINTBANQUET?We will see you at the Rose Pointthose who are going to V\''inona nextBanquet on February 22nd, in thedining room of the Chamber of Commercebuilding, corner of SeventhAvenue and Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh,and help boost for WinonaLake Conference for next August.Don't miss this year's banquet forwe can handle up to 1,000 personscomfortably at this new place -and noone will be slighted in the service.A choice of roast pork or chicken dinnerwill be on the menu, which hasbeen secured special through membershipin the Chamber of Commerce,of some of our active Covenantermembers. The price, $1.00 per plate,is the same as at our previous banquets.Speakers on varipus interestingwhich we are planning. Get into thecrowd and become acquainted withsummer and secure all the informationnecessary for your trip there andyour stay.There will be some who wish thisyear's banquet might be held atBeaver Falls. It is impossible thisyear as our officers who are active inpreparing for the banquet live in thePittsburgh district and would be unableto put on a banquet in BeaverFalls conveniently.We ftave selected a holiday—February22nd—so that out of town folkscan more easily attend the banquet.Most people in our Pittsburgh Presbyteryare aware of the high standardof the Annual Rose Point Banquets.Plan now to be one of us.Bring your friends, your pep, yourona Lake. Can we not as (n-ganizationshave a little friendly rivalry?Let us see which society in the UnitedStates and Canada will have the highestpercentage of efficiency; whichpresbyterial will have the highestrating? If each society will do itspart later in responding to the recjuestfor a report of work done, we willhave a report at Winona of the percentagesreached by each society andeach presbyterial.CAMP WHITE LAKE.By Margaret McKnight.(Aged 14 years—Second New York.)Camp White Lake is the place toFor weary young and old,For there you'll findmore happinessThan ever could be told.IIFrom six o'clock in the mornin.o-Until elev'n at nightThere is always something in the air-On that dear old camp site.IllAt half past six you hear the chugOf Tacey's old tin Ford,It seems to call to everyone"Come on and get aboard."IVA jump into your bathing suit—A wild dash for the car—And off you go 'way down the hillWith a wild leap and a jar.VA dive and swim in the water.That always is so warm.And back you'll go again refreshedAnd singing our camp song.VIThe eats are great as you will see—They always taste so fine—And you get such an appetiteYou'll eat any old time.VIIYou'll never tire for want of play—From morning until nightIt's basket-ball and volley-ballUnto your heart's delight.VIIIA swim each day, a hike each week—Never tired hands or feet—A time to come, a time to go—At Camp LAKE you'll RENO always ITEMS. find it so.IXHoward And when Ewing, the who time has approaches been awayin For Iowa you for to six say months, good-bye. was homevisiting You'll bid his farewell parents for to White a few Lake daysduring Camp the holiday season.Edward With a mighty Elsey, long-drawn who is attending sigh.medical college in Minneapolis, wasalso home for the holidays.Mrs. Jim Blair and niece Ruth visitedMrs. Blair's sisters who are nursesin training at the Rochester Hospital.had wished to be there were unableto be present. All enjoyed the dayto the full, and after a bountiful lunchwas served by the ladies they departedwishing Grandma many happy returns.A congregational dinner was heldat the church New Year's Day. Practicallyall the congregation, as well asa number from the surrounding communitywere present and enjoyed abounteous dinner as well as a goodsocial time together. After the repasthad vanished a program wasgiven by the young people. The wholeprogram was splendid but two piecesin particular are worthy of mention-Let us aim at perfection. Let usbe up and doing." Let us work andthat of a dialogue by Laverne Torrensand her brother Robert, also thepray that this year may be the bestyear for us as societieti, presbyterials,rendition of a duet by Mesdames Glaraand synodical; and that the Lord'sButt and Shuman Heinck in the personsof Jeana Torrens and Evelynrichest blessing may attend our endeavorsto do his work in whateverHammond. We hope these young peoplewill give entertainments often—part Synodical of his vineyard RHODA Efficiency he M. has BEATTY,Secretary. placed us. given After we can to the the assure entertainment children. them a a full treat house. was

•January 27, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 3E d i t o r i a lTHE NEW PROHIBITION ENFORCE­MENT REGIME.We have been watching with mingledhope and apprehension to see what wouldbe the outcome of the new order of prohibitionenforcement under Butler. It isperhaps too soon to draw finalconclusionsbut at the present writing it would appearthat the prosecution of lawbreakers willnot be carried to the extent of hurtingRepublican prospeqts in the next campaign.As far as can be judged now theattitude of the political parties is not unlikewhat it was to slavery before the war,the Democrats willing to aid the lawbreakers and the Republicans not wantingto have them hurt.The dismissal of Smedley Butler byMayor Kenrick of Philadelphia, as isclaimed, because he insisted on proceedingagainst the bigwigs, is significant of politics.The politicians are getting their revenuefrom the illicit trade and have nowish to cut off their profits. How far thepresent administration is involved is indicatedby the statement of Governor Pinchotof Pennsylvania that there were forty-eightbreweries in Pennsylvania makingbeer under Federal permits and these permitsplaced them beyond the control of theState police. He also stated that thesewere all the breweries that were makingbeer in the State, making it clear that theFederal Government was in league withthe brewers.On the other hand it is good readingthat a number of conspirators against the,law were given sentences in Leavenworthin Indianapolis recently. There is nothingimpossible about enforcement of the prohibitionlaw any more than the law againsttheft.What it needs is a man at the head ofthe government who does not sway thebalance for the wets. If Calvin Coolidgewas assured that the enforcement of thelaw was essential to the success of the RepublicanParty in the next election, wewould see the cords tighten on the lawbreakers in a way to stop their business.At the present time the only Democratwho is being boomed and groomed for theDemocratic nomination is Smith of NewYork. Smith is a Roman Catholic and wetand the Republican managers seem to feelthat Coolidge can afford considerable wetnessand still hold the prohibitionistsagainst Smith. This seems to be the gamewhich the politicians are playing againstthe people with the welfare of the nationas the stake.THE POPE AND PROHIBITION.By Dr. J. M. Coleman.In December, the United Committee forProhibition Enforcement, through ClintonN. Howard, sent a letter to the Pope askingthat he would say a word for this greatreform. Up to date the Pope has not beenheard from and there is some doubt as towhether he will be able to recover fromthe shock.Yet why should this be so. The Popeclaims to be the vice-gerent of God onearth. He is the head of the oldest andthe largest church that claims to be Christian.Our country is making the greatestmoral venture of modern times, if not ofany time.The subjects of the Pope in the old daysmade up largely the saloon's patrons andowners. The great majority of the priesthoodstood for the traffic. And now underProhibition if the Roman bootleggerscould be put out of business it wouldlargely solve our problem.But nothing would surprise us more inthis connection than to have the vicegerentof God say a word to his subjectsin favor of keeping one of the most importantmoral laws on the statute book.If one of his fiock would transgress oneof his rules he would proceed against himwith all his power. But when it is a morallaw which misjht iaterfere with the appetitefor liquor of the vice-gerent of Godthe case is different.REV. R. J. DODDS.By Dr. J. M. Foster.The departure of Brother Dodds occasionsgreat searchings of heart. "Knowye not that there is a prince and a greatman fallen this day in Israel?" 2 Sam.3:38. He was genuine as the sunbeam,true as steel, the pure bell metal that alwaysrings true, faithful unto death. Sinrcerity was the apple of his eye, the crownjewel of his soul. He spoke the truth inhis heart. "His words were oaths, hisoaths were oracles, his thoughts sincere,his love immaculate: his tears pure messengerssent from his heart, his heart asfar from fraud as heaven from earth."He assisted at the sacramental feast inthe Second Boston R. P. church just afterhis return from the foreign mission field.He preached on Ps. 4:34, "Stand in awe,and sin not: commune with your ownheart upon your bed, "and be still," andEph. 4:26, "Be ye angry, and sin not: letnot the sun go down upon your wrath."This was pronounced the best expositionour elders had heard.On the train returning from the Synodin Chicago, a man, sitting just beforeBrother Dodds volunteered a defence ofFree Masonry. Our friend at once acceptedthe challenge. Both sides grew eloquent.Many gathered about them tohear. After an hour of heated argumentthe lodge defender got up and left thetrain. Then the hearers began saying toBrother Dodds, "You gave him more thanhe was looking for." "He was on thewrong side and he knew it." "The secretlodge system will not bear the light.""When you quoted the words of Jesus, 'Insecret have I said nothing: I ever spokeopenly,' he was floored,for He could nothave joined the lodge and then used thosewords. He saw that the lodge system isanti-Christian."Only a few weeks before his demise hewrote your correspondent a letter. Partwas written in Hebrew, part in Greek, partin Turkish and part in native Syrian. Icould make out the Hebrew and Greek, buthad to send to him for the translation ofthe other two. There are few men in ourChurch that could use so many languagesefficiently.He was always ready to draw out thespear and stop the way against heretics.His pamphlet on Fundamentalism is asturdy and gallant defense of the faithonce delivered to the saints. The fact thatit was nom de plume only discovered hismodest and retiring spirit. He was everself-effacing. "Love thyself last, and itever follows, as the day the night, thoucanst not then be false to any man." "Lovetook up the harp of hfe and smote on allthe chords with might: smote the chord ofself which, trembling, passed in music outof sight.""For me to live is Christ," was hismotto.Boston, Mass.EVOLUTION.Rev. Frank.E. Allen.No. 7. Embryology and ComparativeAnatomy (Continued).Vestigial Organs.The opinion has been held by many sciel^tiststhat there are a number of structuresor organs in the human body whichperform no function, that they are merelyleft over from former ancestors amongthe lower animals in which they were useful.Of the argument for evolution fromthese rudimentary organs Huxley says:"There is probably none which has produceda greater effect in promoting thegeneral acceptance of the theory of evolution."Robert E. E. Wiedersheim, Professorof Anatomy in the University ofFreiberg, who, at the time of his death in1923 was said to be Germany's greatestauthority on comparative anatomy, saidthat there are one hundred and eighty vestigialstructures in the human body. Thusman would be a veritable patchwork ofleft-overs from the lower animals.One of the organs which Wiedersheimthought was vestigial is the pineal bodyor gland. It is a little organ about the size

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84of a grain of wheat located in the roofof the third ventricle bf the brain. It wasthought to be the rudiment of a third eyesuch as is found in certain hzards. SwaleVincent, Professor of Physiology of theUniversity of London, in his book entitled"Internal Secretion and the DuctlessGlands," (1922), shows that the pineall)ody is a very important organ in the humanbody. It has an important part inregulating the growth of the body, andparticularly of sexual development. Whendiseased it causes premature ossificationof the bones. It seems to control the inflowand outflow of the cerebro-spinal fluidof the third ventricle (pp. 385-393).There are many who have held, as didDarwin, that the veriform appendix is auseless or even dangerous rudiment, an•developed cecum which is much larger inmany of the lower animals. Prof. HowardA. Kelly of John Hopkins University saysof the appendix: "It increases the extentof the intestinal mucous surface for secretionand absorption, and prolongs the periodduring which the contents of the canalare retained for digestion and absorption.The cecal pouch acts as a reservoir inwhich partly digested substances, mixedwith the secretion of the small intestines,are retained for a longer or shorter timein order that the process of absorptionmay be completed" (Veriform Appendix,p. 78). Its secretion helps to lubricatethe intestines.Some years ago thyroid glands were supposedto be useless vestigial organs. Theyare located on either side of the windpipejust below the larynx. There is no doubtabout their importance today. They performan essential function in the humanbody. Vincent says that in the dog andcat complete removal is fatal. "Defectivethyroid function in the mother is the essentialfactor in the production of cretinism."(Op. Cit. p. 284.) Dr. C. W. Saleebysays of the thyroid that it "creates aunique substance, mostly consisting ofiodine. Without it none can live. Withoutenough of it in the blood of an expectantmother, not only is she imperilled, buther baby cannot be born normal. The thyroidgland, if starved of iodine, tries tomake bricks without straw, enlarges andnearly dies in consequence. We cah theresult goitre; astonishing evidence hascome from University College, London,suggesting that there is a relation betweengoitre and cancer. The right course is forus to restore the missing iodine to our ownfood, that our thyroids can live and workfor us as they should. . . . This will undoubtedlysave a vast amount of ugliness,idiocy, deaf mutism, and, possibly, cancer."The thymus is another organ which Untilrecently was classed as vestigial. It isa small organ located under the breastbonein front of the heart. It is well developedin the infant but wastes away in a fewyears. It is known to perform an importantfunction in hens, because when it isremoved they lay eggs without shells. Ithas been seriously urged that our ancestorswho lived in the water could not haveproduced egg shells and their young wouldhave perished if they had not possesseda thymus. It is now known, however, thatthe thymus has an influence upon thegrowth of the bones and that it may bea temporary substitute for the lymphaticvessels. Ernest H. Starling, Professor ofPhysiology in the University College, London,says: "In certain cases of arrested developmentor of general weakness in youngpeople, the thymus has been found to bepersistent" (Physiology, 3rd Ed. 1920, p.1245).Of the pituitary body, Vincent says:"For a long time the pituitary body waslooked upon as a 'vestigial relic' and of noimportance in the animal economy." It islocated at the base of the brain and isabout the size of a small marble. "It was 'established by Paulesco, in 1906, that theorgan is essential for life." When it isremoved from animals the operation isfatal though- the duration of the life ofthe animal varies. Its removal causes disturbancesin growth. It helps to regulatesecretions from various glands of the body.If it does not function properly it maycause what is called "giantism" or overgrowth,or it may cause "infantilism" orsmall and defective growth. Vincentshows .photographs of men and womengreatly deformed due the improper functioningof the pituitary body (Op. Cit., pp.264, 265).Until about three years ago professorsof physiology taught their pupils that apart of the tissue in the pancreas composedof little projections about the size of .a pin-head and known as the Islands ofLangerhans was useless tissue, a vestigialstructure left over from the lower animals.Since the discovery of Banting andMacleod of Toronto it is known that thisinsular tissue plays an important part inthe regulation of sugal' in the blood andthus in the prevention of diabetis. An insulinis now prepared, derived from thepancreas of animals, for the cure of diabetis.E. C. Dodds, Professor of Biochemistryin the University of London, and F.Dickens, of the Bland-Sutton Institute ofPathology, and Swale Vincent working underimproved and more favorable conditionsreport the results of their work in abook issued this year. They say: "The resultof this investigation was to providefurther evidence that, as Macleod states,the source of insulin is, in fact, the islettissue" (The Chemical and PhysiologicalProperties of the Internal Secretions, byDodds and Dickens, 1925, p. 53).(To be continued)C e m p e r a n c e. . D e p a r t m e n t . .Those who have read the story of theWater Street Mission in New York willremember that the workers in that pla.ceso famous for saving drunkards urge thesenew converts to break off the tobaccohabit, too. They say that if they allow theone habit to continue, it will lead back tothe other. And so along with.their marvelousiiecord of' those who have beenfreed from drink by the grace of God theyhave just as marvelous a record of thosewho have been set free from tobacco.For the help of those of our Churchmembers who use tobacco but would liketo quit it, we hope to secure the testimonyof other Covenanters who have once usedtobacco and have found their way to freedom.We know that it will not be easyfor people to tell of their experiences.Once we considered offering prizes forsuch testimonies, but are convinced thatthe appeal of loyalty to Christ will reachmore people than an offer of money or distinction.If anyone who reads this paragraphhas found grace from God to quitthe tobacco habit he is asked to volunteerthe story of his victory for the benefit ofothers who might thereby feel encouragedto seek the grace of God for freedom fromthat slavery.PAUL COLEMAN,Chairman Temperance Committee,4202 Adams St., Kansas City, Kans."HAST THOU FOUND ME, 0 MINEENEMY?"-His name is TOBACCO. He is my enemy,not because he has ever found andovercome me, but because he has foundand overcome many of my friends andHE WHO HARMS MY FRIENDS, HARMSME! And he is the enemy of countlessthousands of others for he has found theweak spot in their armor of defence andhas gotten his harpoon into their vitalseveninto their health, mind and will—andis leading them to enslavement and ultimateruin.Tobacco is a DEFILER: I have in mindthe picture of an old, gray haired man Iknew who used tobbaco nearly all his life.One side of his face was permanently swollenby pressure from within. His mouthwas out of shape from manipulating thejuice so long. His chin was stained andugly with the liquid that escaped from thecorners of his mouth. This man's name—if you must know it—is MR. LEGION.Tobacco is a DELUDER: I know a manThis article was written by one of our ministers at the request of the Temperance Committee.

January 27, 1926A FAMILY PAPERwho insists that tobacco is doing him noharm and that he would give it up at once'if he thought it was harming him. Asfar as any one can tell he will live till hedies, in that delusion—but tobacco is puttingon the brakes behind his back.Tobacco is a DECEIVER: I know anotheryoung man who is proud of the factthat he has strong will power. He usedtobacco constantly. Quite a movementarose in the community against tobaccoand many were giving it up by the useof a popular cure. This young man alwaysclaimed that he could stop whenever hewanted to—but never wanted to. Now,under some pressure, perhaps pride, hetook the cure and gave up tobacco for severalmonths. Then he said, "Now I haveproven that I can stop when I want to andI am stronger than it is, so I am going tobegin again for I like it." He began againand has used it constantly since. He hadnot overcome it or proven anything. Hehad only forced it to "lay low" till he hadsatisfied his conscience and deceived himselfinto thinking that he was master, thenit took a new hold that only the grace ofGod can break.Tobacco is a THIEF: I know anotherman who makes but little money and hasconstant debts to meet. He has a wifeand children to support. Yet as far as Ican remember, I have never seen himwhen he was not using tobacco. Day byday through the years. Tobacco slips intohis pocketbook and carries off what belongsto others. But he is in partnershipwith Tobacco and it is a closer bond thanbusiness obligations or home ties.Tobacco is a SUPPLANTER: I knowsome fine men who would today be ordainedin the eldership of the Church, andserving there well, if it were not for tobacco.They have tried to give it up andhave failed. The place in their lives thatbelongs to the service of Christ has beentaken and held, so far, by this appetite.To that extent. Tobacco has supplantedChrist in their lives, but not altogetherfor they are Christian men carrying aheavy conscience.Tobacco is a CONQUEROR: I know anotherman who acknowledges that tobaccois hurting him, that it is taking his moneyand spoiling his influence and weakeninghis powers, yet who in the face of thatknowledge says, I LIKE IT AND I AMNOT GOING TO GIVE IT UP.Tobacco is an ENSLAVER: I knew anotherman who insisted that the tobaccoappetite was not strong, (he kept it satisfied,)and that he could quit and wouldquit if he ever found it getting too strongfor him, (yet he never put it to the test,it was too hard to give it up fpr thatlong). One day in haying season he ranout of'tobacco. He was a very busy manand also a man with a good deal of selfrespect and he said, "Now I will provewhat I have always said about tobacco tobe true. I will finishhaying without it."He held out for several days, getting morenervous, restless and anxious all the time,till suddenly one day he dropped his pitchforkand ran for the barn, hitched up ahorse and drove as fast as he could fortown several miles away.' He got his tobacco,filledhis mouth with it and drovehome and back to his work again, troubledin spirit, acknowledging that Tobacco hadconquered him and he was beaten.Tobacco is a DRUG FIEND: I passed aboy on a city street who was apparentlytwelve or thirteen years of age. His skinwas yellow and lifeless, his eyelids hunghalf shut, he slouched along with his armshanging limp at his sides. In his lips heheld one end of a little rubber tube thatturned upward and was attached with aclasp to his cap. In the upper end of thetube was a cigarette. He was half underthe influence of it then, as a drug, and apparentlykept himself so all the time. He•was so far "gone" that he had not the energyto hold the poison in his fingers,butmust fasten it to his clothing and drawthrough a tube. I have known other boyswho made themselves drunk from time totime by smoking great numbers of cigarettesin quick succession. They drankwhen they could get whiskey and usedcigarettes as substitute when necessary.Tobacco is a "DEMORALIZER: I saw aman come into a car with a cigar in hismouth. He sat down and began puffingaway right into the faces of the ladiespresent. Not until some of the ladies werebeginning to get sick and the conductorwas called would he cease. And he seemedangry and greatly abused that he shouldhave been denied his rights in "the landof the free and the home of the brave."Tobacco is a DESTROYER: I sat besidea young man in church one time. Everyfifteen or twenty minutes through the servicehe leaned over to whisper, "I am goingout to drive another coffin nail!" And hewent outside and smoked a cigarette. Iknew another young.man, an exceptionallypromising athlete, who' smoked himselfout of athletics, then into consumption,then into almost complete loss of voiceand, with a cigarette in his lips, still creptfeebly on toward a nearby grave.Tobacco is a WORLD CHAMPIONWRESTLER: I know another man who iswrestling with the tobacco habit. He desiresvery much to be free. He has triedcure after cure, only to have them failhim. No grip or artifice has yet enabledhim to throw his opponent and Tobaccostill wears the medal. But I do believethat he will lose it some of these days, forthere is another contest scheduled withTobacco in this man's life, for that manwill yet make a full surrender of his willto Christ and in Christ will findthe "grip"that will send his enemy down, never torise before him again.Tobacco CAN BE OVERCOME: Herefollows an extract from a letter from aman who signs his own name for the encouragementof his fellowmen and for theglory of God:"Dear Friend: Received your letterthis morning. In answer to your questionwhy I quit the use of tobacco: Thefirst .and main reason you will findin I Corinthians,6th chapter, verses 19-29, andI Corinthians, 3rd chapter, verses 16-17.The next reason was my example. Beingan officer in the Church of God, I couldnot go to the young and talk to them ofthe evil of the habit while I had my mouthfull of the stuff. The next reason was, Icame to realize it was a filthy and expensivehabit, and also that it was affectingmy health, as it proved. Since quittingtobacco have had better health and havetaken on flesh. In the first place, whenI decided to make the effort to quit, weasked the Heavenly Father to help us inthe fight to overcome the habit. We feltthat our strength would not be sufficient.Then we used a root by the name of Jenson(Ginseng). It is bitter and costs about25 cents per pound. Swallowed the juice.The doctor said it would be good for me.Used that for possibly a year, then quitthat. It was a struggle until the systemwas cleansed of the poison from the effect.Tobacco is no temptation for me now.Have no desire for it. So if you can usethis testimony or my name to glorify ourLord and Master and to build up His Kingdom,you have my consent."Very respectfully,"Robt. Luney."REFUSE CHARTER FOR ADVANCINGATHEISM IN U. S.The American Association for the Advancementof Atheism, whose announcedpurpose is to abolish belief in God and tocontribute to construction of a better civilizationby "acting as a wrecking company,"was denied articles of incorporationrecently by Supreme Court JusticeMitchell. The petition, submitted byCharles Smith, a local attorney, was orderedheld by the court.The articles of incorporation gave aspart of the association's mission the conduct0^ "general propaganda against thechurch and the clergy.""In prosecuting its work, which shall bepurely destructive, the society shall holdpublic meetings and erect radio stationsfor the delivery and broadcasting of lectures,debates and discussions," theystated.—Chicago Tribune.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84significant of the true shepherd that but they believed not. Never man One shepherd starts going east andhe leads by the way of the door. spake so plainly. But to those who gives a call for his sheep. Will allThose who climb up some other way are judicially and wilfully blind such the sheep follow? No, watch theare thieves and robbers, not shepherds.Any one who would be a sheplievenot," said Jesus, "because ye are hear the call and hurry after theevidence is of little value. "Ye be­sheep, as certain ones from all overBY REV. A. A. WYLIE. herd for Jesus must be a shepherd in not of my sheep." By their persistentunbelief they proved themselves grazing, paying no attention. An­shepherd, while all the others go onLesson for February 14, 1926. Jesus' way.JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD. Now what does Jesus say about the unfit to enter as His sheep into His other shepherd starts north and givesJohn 10:1-5, 11-16.Good Shepherd? "I am the Good fold. They could not enter in because his call and the same thing happens.We should begin our study of this Shepherd." There is no image of of unbelief.So till all the flocks are separated—lesson by looking ac the relation ofChrist that has so powerfully appealedto the imagination of men of turn over to the twenty-third Psalm. they know their o*n shepherd andIn closing your study of this lesson each sheep follows his own master—lhis tentn chapter to the precedingone. Note the two opening words.all ages. It is a favorite figure of There the psalmist is speaking for they know his voice. But not onei'hese woras might be rendered, "InScripture. It would be profitable to himself. Read it over emphasizing sheep will follow any shepherd butsolemn truth." never seein lo be usedsearch out other passages where Jesus the personal pronouns, "I," "Me," hi.'o own.at the beginning of a discourse, butis spoken of as the Shepherd of His "My," "Mine.'' Is there a more personalmessage in the Bible? You boys and girls are just like .sheep?-Do you know, Russell, that all youalways to illustrate or emphasizepeople*. The Lord Jesus is the Goodsome preceding statement. So theor Perfect Shepherd for several reasons.(1.) His unbounded love to the Good Shepherd does for His sheep. is the shepherd of us all? "Jesus."have just been studying what the So are we grown folk too. And wholast part of cnapter nine is closelyflock, (v. 11.) He giveth His life But it will do no good unless by faith If we want him to be. So when Je.susconnected with the opening words offor the sheep. This is the outstandingcharacteristic of the Good Shep-to make the lesson yours. Say over voice? Sometimes Satan calls, pre­you personally appropriate it. Try •calls, do you think you can tell hischapter ten. The hirelings, who cast• out tne man because he said thatiierd. He is not only ready to sacriflceHis life in defence of the sheep, my shepherd, I shall not want." tell the difference between Satan'sand over in your heart, "The Lord is tending he is our shepherd. Can youChrist opened his eyes, are contrastedwith the true shepherd who seeks outbut He has a command of the Fathervoice ajid Jesus', Mildred? "Jesusand cares for His sheep. These wordsto lay down His life for them, thatonly calls us to do good things and towould bring comfort to the man castthe sheep might have life and liave itgo in good places." What are some ofoilt and would show him the differencebetween Jesus and the Pharisees.abundantly. The Father loved theLesson forthe ChOdren the things Satan calls us to,' Vera?Son because He willingly obeyed the"To steal, and be cross." .'Vnd' to bfThey present to us, Jesus the Goodcommand. (2.) He knows His sheep.disobedient and jealous—oh, a lot ofShepherd willing to lay down His lifeBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.(v. 14.) He knows their names, theirbad things. But he tries to, maketftfor' the sheep and also with divineLesson VII.—February 14, 1926.natures, and their needs. (3.) Hethink they are good. But Jesus' .slieeppower to take it again for the care ofJESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD.owns His sheep, (v. 12.) Note howknow Jesus' voice.His flock.John 10:l-.30.He says, "My sheep," "My own.''So the shepherd le.ads his flockIn studying this lesson we mightGolden Text: I am the good shepherd:the good shepherd layeth down(4.) He cares for His sheep. Hehome. Now they come • to the fold.collect our thought about the three takes special interest in their preservation.They are in His hand. He isstones, leaving an open space for theWe will build the wall of the fold withtopics. First, The sheepfold; second.his life for the sheep. John 10:11.The Good Shepherd; third, The sheep.When Jesus was born to whom didable to help them. (28.) (5.) Hegate. Cover over one portion of thisGo through the chapter and note ahthe angels sing that night out on theshall gather all His sheep into onelarge fold .so the sheep will have protectionfrom the .storms.that is said about each.hills, Frances? "To the shepherds."heavenly fold. (v. 16.) MeanwhileWhat were the shepherds doing?The sheepfold was the one large His sheep are in every clime andWhen the sheep are all in the fold"Keeping watch over their flocks."enclosure for sheltering many small country, speaking about every languageunder heaven. But all have"Closes the door." Yes, he shuts thewhat does the shepherd do, Ann?Do shepherds keep their sheep in aflocks. All the shepherds broughtbarn at night, Marcus? "No, in atheir flocks to the one enclosure and heard His voice and know Him anddoor of the fold and leaves a keeperfold."made them pass under the rod of the are known of Him, having by oneinside to guard. The keeper is calledOn j;he sand table let us pile upshepherd for the purpose of counting. Spirit been baptized into one body.the porter.the sand forming hills and valleys.The Saviour's fold is His church. But when the Chief Shepherd shallAVhy does the shepherd n.eed a highThese stones will do for the big rocksHere all His sheep are collected. All appear they shall be gathered to thefence around the fold, and why doeson the hillsides and in the valleys.the saints belong to this fold having upper and better fold in heaven.he have to keep the door shut, Grace?Scatter this green stuff here and thereone Great Shepherd. However diversifiedin opinion, they are but one body lead them unto living fountains ofand steal the sheep.There the "Lamb shall feed them andWild animals and robbers might comefor the grassy fields. Stand leafytwigs in the sand for the trees. Weof which Christ is the Head.water and God shall wipe away aUHere comes a man prowling aro.md.must have a lot of sheep feeding onThis fold has but one door or en­••eartrance. And Jesus says, "I am the is my shepherd . . . and I shall dwellThe porter calls out, "Who is it."from their eyes." "The LordHe comes to the gate, and knocks.the grass. Let us make them, fromcardboard and crayon them.door." It is through Him that we m the house of the Lord forever."When the stranger answers, the porterknows he is not the shepherd. WiUDo all sheep look alike, Margaret?enter into the safety and quiet of this Then the sheep are described. Theji "No, some are black and some arespiritual fold. There is none other are the Father's covenanted gift tothe porter open the door? "No." Ofwhite." Some of these sheep we willname whereby we can be saved. the Son. (v. 29.) The sheep of thecourse not. Then this thief and robbercreeps around the outside of themake white with black faces, othersThere is a porter at the door. Good Shepherd are the "elect accord­to the foreknowledge of God thewhite with black feet, others black(v. 3.) The porter is second in im­inportance to Him who is the Door. Father." They know the Shepherd.wall till he is far away from the door,with just a little bit of white. Some then in the darkness he climbs up thesheep have short wool, while othersThis may represent the ministry of (v. 14.) None belong to Christ thatfence and gets over into the sheep foldhave wool which almost trails on thethe Holy Spirit. He abides with tho do not know Him. They have tasterlwhere he steals some of the sheep andground. The wool on some is straight,sheep and is their only Comforter and know that the Lord is good.throws them over the wall. Satiinwhile that of others is quite curly.during the hours of night. He takes They distinguish the voice of the Goodtries to get into our hearts and makeOn what do sheep feed, Robert?the door and opens it and closes it. Shepherd. (vs. 16, 17.) The voiceus one of his sheep. If we knowit"They eat grass." All these beautifulfiocksof sheep are grazing on the• to the fold. All who v/ould enter by of Christ is presented to us in Hisis Satan we say, "No." Then he getsHe has the power to admit a shepherd Word. He also speaks to us by Hisus to do some little tiny sin and beginshillsides and in the valleys. All'.-'iP door have the porter's help ant^ Holy Spirit. In any way He speaksto break down the wall of our sheeparound the sun is shining on theencouragement. It is the Spirit that His sheep hear His voice. They followHim. (v. 27.) He goes beforeSatan is a thief and a robber.fold, till big sins follow little ones. Sograssy slopes and on the little streamstakes of the things of Christ andrunning down the hillside into theshows them to the seeking soul. and with pleasing docility they followBut suppose we have Jesus guardvalley. Stand colored splints in theThis fold has its undershephords. after.our sheep fold, will He let Satan in?sand for the shepherds.(v. 2.) The reference here is the After these words the Je-yvs whoSometimes over in the countryDo all these sheep belong to theunder shepherd who has the liberty were bewildered about the characterwhere Jesus lived, shepherds havesame flock, Betty? "No." How doof the porter to go in and out and to and doings of Jesus come about Him,their folds made in the shape of ayou suppose the shepherds will everlead and feed the sheep. It is importantto note the nature of the shep­in suspense? If thou be the Christ tellsheep inside, they roll up in theirsaying, "How long dost thou keep usletter C. Then after putting all theseparate them. Let us see. After thesheep have eaten the grass in thisherd's work here. It is personal. us plainly." He had been, telling themblankets and lay across the open partplace their shepherds decide to separateand take their sheep to other pa.s-,(v. 3.) It is leading, (vs. 3, 4.) He cept. It is protective, (v. 5.) It isof the C and guard their sheep. Soleads by example as well as by pre-all along by His words and workswill Jesus guard us with Himselftures.Now the real shepherd comes and

January 27, 1926A FAMILY PAPERknocks at the door. When the porter 40:1-4, No. 109; 23:1-3, No. 56; 143:stinctive impulse of nature, accidental and lets it shine forth, finds favorhears his voice will he open, Margaret?"Yes, he knows the .shepherd's References: Eph. 2:8; Luke 17:5; sphere of visible things, and thus dif- favor with the jailor, because of his4-6, No. 386; 67:4-6, No. 167. in its attachments, and limited to the even with wicked men. Joseph foundvoice." So do the sheep know his voice. 18:8; John 3:15,.36; 5:24; 6:40; 11: fers most essentially from that evan- industry and obedience. He found25; 12:46; 20:31; Acts 8:'37; 10:43; gelical Love of which it is written, favor with the king's servants also.Theshepherdshepherdstandsstandsatatthethedoordoorofof ^^'^^ _ ^^'^_^_ ^^^ ^ ,^g_ ^^,^^^ ^^. ^^^^ ,,^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^ commandment is and though forgotten for a time, athe fold and calls each one of his14:23- II Cor. 5:7; Gal. 5:6; I Tim. love out of a pure heart and of a good favor done to the chief butler whensheep by name—"Blackie, Whitey,"i"ih' 1:5; II Tim. 3:15;'l John 5:1; 3:23; conscience, and of faith unfeigned." he was a prisoner, was the means ofTiny," each one has a name ani5:4- Jas. 1:6; 2:17. " After this manner speaks a noted securing the freedom of Joseph andshepherd knows that name. So ourAccording to Webster, Faith is an Scotch minister, Thomas J. Crawford ultimately his high place.Shepherd, Jesus, knows us all by"inward acceptance of a personality by name.Pharaoh was in trouble. God hadname, and calls us by that name.as real and trustworthy, of an idea By faith "the elders obtained a good sent him a dream and there were noneOur shepherds in the U. S. follow as true and obligatory, or of a thing report." They hacl witness borne to to interpret. Then the chief butlertheir sheep. But see, this shepherd as beneficial ... the recognition of them that their lives were worth remembered the prisoner who had soleads his sheep. He goes first,so if spiritual realities and moral principles while only on account of their faith, truly interpreted his dream and thethere is any danger in store he will as of paramount authority and su- Without faith they would have been baker's, and Joseph was sent for.meet it first.preme value." as weak as other men and no account The charm of the light was withAs this shepherd leads liis sheep Faith is simply taking God at His like those who perish. For "without him—the charm of true speech and athrough the hills he meets a wolf. ^^_^^ As a little girl once defined it, faith it is impossible to please God," pleasant personality, the charm ofWhat will the shepherd do, Ernest? it is "doing God's will, and asking no the end for which we are all living. knowledge that God gives, and a kind"Kill the wolf." That is if he is a questions" — something Modernists And after all you read and think on thought for others. So Joseph pleasedgood shepherd and loves his sheep. don't do; nor do they have the faith the subject of Faith, remember that Pharaoh and was made prime minis-But suppose he is just a hired shep- jjgggj.ji,ed by an Irish boy as "grasp- it is not the act but the object of Faith ter. Now Joseph went up and downherd and does not own the sheep, is ing Christ with the heart.''that saves. In the Menioir of IWrs. the land on the king's business, andhe likely to fightthe lion, or the bear According to the writer of He6rew.s, Little it is recorded: "It is unfortu- ever he bore high the torch of truth.or the wolf? They might kill him, "Faith is the substance of things nately a common error to let our Honesty and fair-dealing went withyou know. Jesus says the hireling hoped for." It is the substantiation, nlinds look much inward, and to the him, and the Egyptians could not butsees the wolf coming, and flees. Then realization, the assurance of the bless- act of believing, instead of outward see.the wolf snatches up a sheep and kills ings desired; it changes them from to the object of belief; making 'How So the Lord sent Joseph mto Egyptit, then another, and scatters all the gj^^jg^g jjj^o actualities and makes shall I believe?' instead of 'What shall to prepare a way for his father andrest of the flocks. them seem present, though they are I believe?' the great inquiry. brothers, and the torch which he ear-But the good shepherd who loves ^^.jj ^^^.^^.gBogatzsky says: "We become Chris- ried with him won him favor m thehissheep, as this shepherd does, will „„ Faith .,, .' is the evidence"—the prov- tians, and remain in a perfect state sight of the Egyptians and shed itsrisk his own life.ing, the conviction—"of things not of salvation, not by what faith rays abroad that many might see.Jesus is our good shepherd and He seen." It brings within the vision of works, but by what it receives. For Be true to the light, guard it well,laid down his life for us, on the cross. the eye behind the bodily eye, God, in though a feeble faith will perform and God will guard and guide you inThen as . night , J ,. draws ^ , on, ^ the , shep- ., His glory; Christ,-in His beauty and feeble works, it can receive a whole the midst of all life's trials.herd agam leads his flocksback to tne .^ .^^ deformity; holiness, and perfect Christ, which is the onefold. Some of these little ones arein its excellenjce; the judgment to thing needlul.limping along so tired; one has acome; eternity, so blessed or so sad.bruised head where he stumbledPrayer Meeting TopicIt gives a firm persuasion of themagainst a rock; one has a sore foot.and invests them with a transform-As they reach the fold will the shep- . . „ j.i u j. j i •* Junior TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.,,:,,, ,, . ,, , , ,, mgAccordinginfluencetooverthetheWestminsterheart andAssembly,"Faith in Jesus Christ is aliieTopic for February 10, 1926.herd door hustle for the them night, all in, Paul? then shut "No, thewill tend the sheep and take care ofBY MISS MARY A. McM^LLIAMS. HOLINESS IN LIVING.saving grace, whereby we receive andtheir bruises."Topic for February 14, 1926.Phil. 2:15.Here stands the shepherd at the !f^^"P°; ^7/^°"^*°;,^^^^^"°^;"^ JOSEPH, WHO CARRIED THE (Reading Eph. 4:17-32.)gate, calling off„the,,names^of„the,, He IS offered to us in the gospel. TORCH TO EGYPT.General Topic: Things to aspire tosheep as they enter. In his hand heGlorious things are written in the Gen. 45:1-7.—"Reaching forth unto those thingsholds a horn of soothing olive oil andScriptures concerning the power and Psalms: 105:16-22; 80:1-3; 81:1-5; which are before." Phil. 3:13.some tar by his side and cool water.influence of Faith. Mighty works are 145:1.7- 78:1-7.Psalms: Psa. 119, No. 326:1-3;He anoints the sore head with oil,said to be done by it. Blessings in- References: Gen. 37:5-11; Gen. 37 Psa. 119, No. 317; Psa. 119, No. 325;and gives the lamb a drink. All thee.stimably precious are connected with 12.2O; Gen. 37:23-28; Gen. 39:20-23; Psa. 84, No. 227:3, 4; P.sa. 101,scratches and sore places are fixed up it- Everything that is excellent in the ^en. 41:37-44; Gen. 50:15-21.No. 265.and the weary ones have,all the waterbeliever's character, happy in his ex- pgar Boys and Girls: —Scripture Readings: Gen. 17:1; Lev.they wish. All the flockis happy now perience, lofty in his privileges, glor- ^^e have seen how God, when the 19:2; Eph. 1:4; Rom. 12:1; Heb. 12and safe inside the fold—all but one.ious in his destiny is traced to the ijg^t of the torch of knowledge of the 14; Matt. 5:8; Rom. 8:5; Rom. 6:22One has wandered from the fold.operation of his faith. truth as to the One God and His way Col. 4:6; I Tim. 4:12; Matt. 5:16Leaving the sheep in care of theTraill says: "Every grace brings seemed dim, made Abraham its bear- II Tim. 3:16, 17.porter-—out "eoes"the -wearv'shenherd somewhat considerable to Christ. Love er, and Himself nourished the fiame Our text and the passage for readintothe night and the storm, climbing brings a flaming heart; repentance till it burned more brightly. Abra- ing indicate that this world is aover crags slipping bruised and brings a bleeding heart; obedience ham handed the torch on to Isaac, and "crooked" place, but that the peopleclimbing again calling and calling, ''"ngs a working hand; patience Isaac to Jacob. Now Jacob "and his in it may "put off" the "crooked" andtill he findsthe lamb that is lost.So our good Shepherd—Jesus—goesout seeking his lost sheep, till theyhear His voice, "and they shall becomeone flock,one shepherd."Ifoung People's Dnionbrings a broad back for the smiter; twelve sons are the guardians of the put on the straight, thereby becomingbut faith brings only an empty heart light. entirely "new." Isn't it strange thatand hand to be filledwith borrowed You will recall, though, that when we are so willing to wear newand gifted blessings; and yet faith is through envy Joseph was sold as a clothes and build new homes and buythe highest and loftiest grace." slave and taken to Egypt, but he car- new cars, we are so satisfied with th'3But Paul says: "And no-y abideth ried the light with him. It 'burned old life, soiled, torn, unattractive,faith, hope, love, these three; but the brightly in the house of Potipher, and rattling, out of date (according to thegreatest of these is love." However, gave Joseph favor in his Master's master builder—Christ) ?he mentions faith first. For surely sight. Also, it kept Joseph true in The "new" life is necessary to sal-Hope, if it do not rest on the good the midst of temptation and trial. vation. "Ye must be born anew."foundation which Faith has laid for The evil one tried to put out this Two Christian young men took ait is altogether visionary and un- light that shone the more brightly careless companion to evangelisticBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, February 14, 1926, warranted; and if it do not elevate because of the dense darkness sur- meetings. In spite of himself theWHAT IS FAITH AND WHAT the soul unto the unfeigned Love of rounding it; but Joseph held high the careless one became interested and de-DOES IT DO FOR US? God and man, it is spurious or hypo- light, and refused to lower it, choos- clared he would be a Christian.Heb. 11:1-10. critical. And, in like manner. Love, ing rather to go to prison. "But," he asked, "are you and EdPsalms: 25:1-4, No. 61; 16:1, 6-8, if it be not originated by Faith and There is a charm about this light, really Christians?" "We haveNo 29-31:1-4, No. 75; 37:3-6, No. 98; sustained by Hope, is merely an in- so that one who carries it steadily, (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***See on page 9 about the wonderfulgift which has come to GenevaCollege.***Rev. F. F. Reade has resigned***About forty members of Seniorthe pastorate at Youngstown, theand Junior C. Y. P. U.'s of Syracuseresignation to take effect April first.enjoyed a safe and pleasant journey***Geneva College Glee Club had to Winona on New Year's Eve. Upontheir firstconcert on January 21st in arrivalthe Eighth Street church in Pittsburgh.there, refreshments were***Paul Curry, of Winchester, Kansas,stopped in New York a few dayslast week en route to Harvard University.***Please send in names fordiplomas at once so they can all begotten off early in the year.—Owen F.Thompson, Blanchard, Iowa.***Will the presidents of the localyoung people's societies please give attentionto the article in this issue entitled"Our Standard of Efficiency"?***Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McClelland, also received many other bruises andof Third New York, passed on to her lacerations. This is a serious blowrest January 14th, 1926. The call to the family. In less than a monthwas sudden, but the Master had pre­before Nellie's sister. Ruby, fell from***There is a fine field and an open pared her. She leaves a son, Freder­W., and a sister who, afflicted for and a broken arm.a horse sustaining a crushed shoulderfield for a Covenanter doctor in Blan­icchard,Iowa. There is but one doctor many years, has enjoyed the riches ofhere at present while heretofore there God's grace in Mrs. McClelland's STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY FORhave been two or' three.home.JUNIORS.'''**The six committees of the SyracuseC. Y. P. U. met simultaneously November 28, 1925. Mrs. Smith was 1. 26 meetings held during the***Mrs. Lily Denovan Smith diedBy ^^ Mrs. j,.j,ib. T. j,. C. v^. Weir. wen.January 19th at the church to plan a member of the Covenanter Church,year10%work. We aim to attain 100% on the but had been situated for many yearsStandard of Efficiency.beyond the bounds of any congrega­***Miss Maybelle Crockett, whofractured her leg at Johnstown, N. Y.,on January 4th, arrived in. Syracuseon January 23rd, where she will enjoyan out of season vacation.***If there are any who have sentin ther names for diplomas, who failto receive the same, please notify meand duplicates will be sent at once.—Owen F. Thompson, Blanchard, Iowa.***Lloyd Long, of Winchester congregation,underwent, on Christmasday, an appendicitis operation in St.John's Hospital in Leavenworth. Weare glad to say he has completely recovered.***If there is an opening for agood, college trained, Covenanterteacher in your locality, write theForward Movement Office. We canput you in touch with a number whoare seeking such a location.***Mrs. M. L. Hice, of Youngstown,***The business meeting of theYoung People's Society of Third NewYork was held January 15th at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dickie.There was a finemeeting, after whichthe hosts served refreshments -withthe "cup running over.''served at the station restaurant.This was followed by a devotionalservice led by the pastor.***Correction.—On the front pageof the Christian Nation for last weekin some way the date was printed"February 20" instead of '-January20." Will our readers kindly markthis correction on their papers atonce so they will be able to turn tothe paper for reference later on.willing to have their missionarymoney go to promote a mighty revivalof the Mohammedan and Buddhistreligions, which the Modernistmissionary by dishonoring Christ isnow really bringing about? The massmovement toward Christ is stoppingby it. Moslem leaders in great glee proclaimChristians are now with them.What use, they say, to leave Islam?"**-*Nellie Curry, of Winchester,was recently very seriously injured ina sleighing accident at Sterling, Kansas,where she was attending SterlingCollege. She and another girl wereon a sled which was fastened to anauto when another auto skidded .intothem. The other girl jumped clearand escaped with minor injuries, but life and work there. This lecture wasMiss Curry received a hard blow on given under the auspices of the ChristianEndeavor Society. It was earnest­the head, rendering her unconsciousfor 18 hours, and her leg was broken ly hoped that all teachers, officers andin two places, necessitating a surgicaloperation to set the bone. She and friends, as well as thepupils of the Sabbath School, parentsmemberstion. She never left the Church.She died in the Covenanter faith.Her death was sudden. "Be ye alsoready."—J. R. Latimer.***0n Friday, January 22, Mi.s,-'Lily Franke, of Second New York,had an, operation on her knee. Thetrouble was a torn ligament and blood2. All children of the congregationenrolled betweenthe ages of 5and 13 20%3. An average attendance oftwo-thirds of members 10%clots. She is in the Ruptured andCrippled Hospital, 321 East 42nd St., .6. All members 7 years old andNew York City, where she must remainfor a month. She is gettingover reading Bible daily 10%along all right and friends can call7. Society, memorizing 35 Biblefrom 9 to 9.verses each year 10%***0n a recent Sabbath, as one of 8. One meeting of the year forour ministers was passing down thespecial prayer, praiseaisle at the close of the service, aand thank-offering 10%member of a sister denominationhanded to him the following, which isgiven here to encourage all ministerswho strive to set forth Christ's message:"Would to God that the Gospelby the way of the cross was sopreached in all our churches as itwas preached here this day."4. One-fifth enrollment fromoutside the congregation20%5. A course in Mission Study 10%ALEXANDRETTA, SYRIA.Mrs. Jennie E. Kennedy, writingfrom Alexandretta, Syria, under dateof December 30th, says:"We are nov/ enjoying our nice newschool building and it has made ourwork much easier for u.s. It has madeOhio, is quite ill, suffering fromhardening of, the arteries. At theit possible for us to take in morepresent time she is under the care of ***Some friends of Santa in thea special nurse. Her friends are re­congregatiomembering her at the throne of grace. the job at Christmas time, and leftof Youngstown were on***The monthly prayer meetingsgood things in the shape of groceriesand canned fruit, and a chicken toheld in the church are quite a suc­boot to help make Christmas a gas­pupils in the school and many moreinto the Sabbath School."Our Sabbath School has an enrollmentof over 300 and an averageattendance of 250. We have a C. Y.cess. Also the session of BlanchardP. U. for the girls and also for thetronomic delight, as well as a successcongregation feel well repaid for theboys. W-e do not have them meet together.in other ways. The children wereeffort put forth in the monthly sessionmeetings in the parsonage."We are thankful to have Misswell remembered with toys and othergifts. We appreciate our friends.—***There are still some Bible Readersand there are still orders comingI think she has enrolled about 180 inMetheny back and able for her work.(Signed) F. F. and Mabel S. Reade.in. Better late than never. But betterstill, never any later than you can dist," December 17, 1926— there is "We have had an anxious time***In editorial notes—"The Metho­the school.help—which is the moment you read this which should awaken all to the about Mrs. Lytle, who has been verythis notice, if your order has not al­dangerready come in.Christian.^, who put Jesus above of Modernism: "Are earnestallseriously ill. She is getting betternow but her recovery will be veryslow. When she was at the worst Iwent to Antioch and helped nurse hera few days, and when I returned Ibrought Samuel, their little two yearold boy, down with me. He is stillwith us. He is a dear little fellowand I fear it will be hard for us togive him back. We think Alexandrettashould have a boy, as Antiochhas another one, and Latakia, Larnacaand Nicosia have one each."SECOND NEW YORK.On Sabbath morning, January 17th,Miss Mary R. Adams and Miss LillianMcCracken spoke on the work ofChrist in the Covenanter Mission inChina.On Friday evening, January 22nd,the work of Christ in the KenyaColony, Africa, was presented by amissionary who has labored for manyyears in that part of the world. Hisaddress was illustrated by lanternslides and a moving picture of theof the congregation, would be present.A free will offering was taken inthe interests of the work of the Rev.Dr. Philips. This was an opportunityto increase knowledge, deepensympathy, and quicken interest in thewhole work of Christ in the wholeworld. Support the Young People byyour active interest in this project.The Sabbath School has undertakento raise the sum of $800 towards thesalary of Miss Stewart, who is ourrepresentative and substitute in theChina field. This is a reminder toteachers and pupils that the time remainingis short and that there is stillsome distance to go before the fullsum is secured. IT CAN BE DONE.Our pastor, Dr. McCarroll, attendedthe thirty-third annual meeting ofthe SubscriptionForeign Missions Conference Rates ofNorth America, held in Atlantic City,in The the Vernon subscription Room, Haddon price Hall, of TbeJanuary Christian 12-15. Nation This is as conference follows: ismade up of board 'secretaries Per Tear andIn America $2.50To Canada and all ForeignCountries 3.001. Of course, new subscriptionsare gladly received at anytime, but if agreeable and convenientwe would appreciate Itif new subscribers will maketheir first payment for the fractionof the calendar year remainingwhen their subscriptionis entered.2. We are hoping that thetime will come when everyCovenanter in the world will bean interested reader of thaChristian Nation.CHRISTIAN NATIONTribune BuildingLectures onNew YorkPastoral TheologyBy Rev. B. J. George, D.D.Vol.2. "Pastor and People" • -$1.50Vol.3. 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January 27, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxti)S « i&apttems IgaeDWngs n3|ome(S^otngsCfte CtirfiBitian Badon'0Cobmanter Bab? IBioHCbe Christian jQation'sCovenantee Baptism KecoetiCfie Cftristian jQation'sCobenantet aaiebftinff 3tU&Cbe Cl)ti0tfan Jf3atfon'sCobenanter SDeatfi jBotfceg"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord Uie birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Mr. John and Mrs. Florence Mc­Kinney Wright, Highland Park,Michigan, on January 11th, a daughter,Betty Catharine.To Robert and Amelda Mann, ofHebron, congregation, December 31,1925, a son, Howard James.To Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Doney, ofGreeley, Colorado, on January 15th,a daughter, Inza May.To Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Ruston, ofBovina congregation, on November29, 1925, a son, McNeill.members together with missionaries, again.a certain number alloted to each boardin accordance with the constituencyrepresented. Forty-four boards andeleven societies were represented, witha total of 199 delegates and 139 correspondingmembers.. In this conferencethe work of all the evangelicalchurches of North America is surveyedas a whole. It is only thus thatone gets a conception of the magnitudeof the foreign missionary enterpriseof the Church of Christ. Theimpact of the church upon the worldand the magnificent returns securedare very imperfectly understood andrealized till the work as a whole issurveyed. The vision", the unity, thespirit of loyal cooperation, all inspireto a renewed consecration to the greatmovement inaugurated by JesusChrist on Calvary's Cross.NEW CHAIR ENDOWED FORGENEVA—$50,000.Following the chapel exercises inGeneva this morning (January 20th)an announcement made by Dr. RobertClarke resulted in quite a demonstrationon the part of the student body.The announcement was to the effectthat a proposed new chair entitled Departmentof Commerce and Financehas been endowed by Mrs. Mary D.Myler in honor of her husband, WilliamMyler, to the extent of $50,000.This matter has been under negotiationfor some time. Drs. Pearce,Clarke and Martin having it in hand.Late yesterday afternoon word wasreceived from Mrs. Myler that shehad finallydecided to endow the chair,'announcement of which will go intothis year's college catalogue and, thework of the new department be begunnext fall. This will be of distinct advantageto the Beaver Valley industriesin that it will help prepare theiremployees specially for the work mWhich they may engage.; Mr. Myler and Mr. E. L. Daweswere the original founders of what isnow known as the Standard SanitaryManufacturing Co., the original plantbf which still operates in New Brighton.In August, 1887, the foundationwork on the building was begun and"I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soOne mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contracting parties,name of officiating clergyman,place, and date.—EditorODRINKING AT DANCES.Dr. David Gibbs, Superintendent ofMeriden, Conn., schools, has resignedfrom his position because the SchoolBoard has voted over his protests toabsence of Mrs. Mary Morrow anddaughter May. Miss Morrow has acceptedof the position of assistantpermit a resumption of high schooldances, which were stopped in 1923 registrar in the State College forfor serious causes.Teachers at San Diego.The New York Times of January Mr. George Bergen is welcomed20th gives Dr. Gibbs' reason for protesting.the fellowship of the congregation af­home into the midst of his family and"Previous to the banning of dances ter spending several weeks in Losat Meriden High two years ago, I receivedtelephone calls as late as2 o'clock in the morning from motherswho said their daughters had not gothome. That was hours after thedances had closed," says Dr. Gibbd."We could control the dancing atschool to some extent, but our controlceased when the pupils left the building,and my opinion has not changedsince we stopped dances. In a nearbytovzn recently the school janitor foundbottles in the building and on the lawnafter a dance."Leading educators believe thatjazz and scholarship do not mix. Iknow of a number of cases here whereparents took students out of the highschool and put them into preparatoryschool because they believed attendingdances made them deficient in scholarship."Although the board has tabled hisresignation. Dr. Gibbs said that hecertainly would quit. He came hereRETURNED HOME.The matter was brought up by a On January 18th, at Greeley, Colorado,Mr; Thomas McMillan, aged 69plant, which now has become an extensivecompany with branch plantsrepresentative of the student counciland a delegate of the Woman's Club years, 6 months.in other sections of the country.—who pleaded for dancing again under On January 2nd, James Summerland,a member of Southfield congre­Beaver Falls Tribune.proper supervision. Paul S. Miller,JAMES SUMMERLAND. Principal of the high school, declined gation,iri his 49th year.James Summerland, a member to of take sides in. the controversy, but On January 14th, in New York City,Southfield congregation, was called to Dr. Gibbs declared decidedly against Mrs. Elizabeth Ann McClelland, memberof Third New York.his eternal reward January 2, 1926. the dances. HEMET, CALIF.He had been laid aside for severalteacher in Los Angeles, spent a partmonths, but was only in his fortyninthyear and most of his friends ex­Delightful weather has been the of the holiday season visiting Mrs. W.portion of Hemet Valley thus far this 0. Morrow, with whom she was at onepected to see him out and aroundwinter. A welcome awaits the necessarywinter rains. The orange Old and young enjoyed fellowshiptime associated as a teacher.And even though he spentthose days of retirement in confidentgrowers have not suffered any frost at a dinner served at the church, byexpectation of recovery, the Lord had with their fruit and the prospects are the men of the congiegation, on Newsomething better in store for him.good for the late crop.Year's day. In the afternoon the SabbathSchool held a meeting andWhat a blessing that those days wereMrs. D. A. Holiday has recoveredspent in humble submission to andfrom a severe attack of pneumonia. elected the following officers for theclose fellowship with the Fatlier—forMr. Holiday spent a few weeks yiisitinghis son, Roland, and family recent­McCrea; Assistant Superintendent,coming year: Superintendent, M. W.the call home came suddenly and v/asanswered almost immediately.ly in Bakersfield. They in turn made Mrs. R. S. McCloy; Secretary, RobertaAikin; Treasurer, Mrs. M. W"Only a moment of dark,a trip to Hemet, bringing the fatherRESIGNATIONA dream of the fleetingnight;home. They were with the congrega­McCrea. The Reformed Presbyterian ChurchMERIDEN SCHOOLAndHEADthenPROTESTthe beautifulTObreakLIQUORof dayAnd the quiet peace of light."tion one Sabbath.Miss Ruth George spent the holidayseason at home, with the usual satisfactionto the family and friends.The congregation feels a loss in theAngeles in carpenter work. He nowhas employment in the Hemet Valley.Mr. Frank Last has sold the Corovaranch in Castile Canon but he willstill remain in charge of the ranch.The pastor and family drove to LosAngeles on December 28th to join inthe celebration of the anniversary ofthe golden wedding of Mrs. Aikin'suncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Thos.McClement.The congregation was entertainedby a pleasant program from the SabbathSchool on Friday evening, December18th.On Wednesday evening, December22, the congregation made choice ofMr. R. C. McCloy to serve as an additionalmember of the board of Deacons.The services for ordination andinstallation were held on "Wednesdayevening of the Week of Prayer.Wedding bells rang out on NewYear's evening for Mr. Gregg Thompsonand Miss Ruth Ericksen. Theceremony was performed by Dr. J. S.Thompson, father of the groom, atthe home of the bride in Pasadena.The mother of the groom, also theeleven years ago. Last year his salarvwas raised to $6,000.For the past four years he hadworked harmoniously under a Democraticboard, but last month the board sister, Mrs. Harry Vogt, and familycame under Republican control and in were in attendance from Hemet. ThisMyler tion effected cylinders. onerated plant cookingDecember of had plant, a under number utensils, begun It until of was the of that the in present kettles for similar name 1900 manufacture same thirteen of title a and plants year Dawes combina­of years pumpwas the of & gance nleasure boa.*-d their cusing Republican in camnaign and them school with of principally the expenditures,candidates statements Superintendent, actions of voiced of extrava­some the dis-of ac­old the many visited wedding wedded at Mr. M.iss Santa -wishing entire and in happy life. Rexie was Ana. the congregation, Mrs. them a homes Bennett, new matter M. not Woodside of years only of their a and high interest one, all children recently school unite their but to(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)having no publishing house of its own advisesIts members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Church And SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.©ufaKtation ©tpattment:TBoatt of CjjHBtiaif Cliuration of t^t1&ieiib2ttuan Ctimtt) in lijf Si, «. a.Witherspoon Bldg or any of itsPhiladelphiaDepositoriesO A R G A I NCHRISTIAN HERALD • $2.00CHRISTIAN NATIONJ • 2.50TOTAL $4.50SPECIAL PRICEFor Two Papers C># 00-If Sent To Us H 'CHRISTIAN NATION PUB. CO.Tribune Bldg., New York CityPROHIBITIONMOTHER GOOSE— By —ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEPlaylet of Rhymes andJingles for ChildrenOnly Few Left25 CentsWhile They LastCHRISTIAN NATIONPUB. CO.1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.NEW YORK CITY

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION V6lume 84R e g u l a r M e a l s F o r T h e S o u lUnder nourishment is perhaps the commonest ailment of Christians. Our food supply is theWord of God. To neglect the Word is to starve the soul. We cannot grow strong without feedingregularly on the Word.GEORGE MUELLER SAID:"The Point is this: I saw more clearly than ever that the first great and primary business to which Iattend every day was to have my soul happy in the Lord. The firstthing to be concerned about was not howmuch I might serve the Lord, or how I might glorify the Lord, but how I might get my soul into a happy state,and how my inner man might be nourished. . . . The firstthing I did after having asked in a few words theLord's blessing upon His precious Word, was to begin to meditate upon the Word of God, searching into everyverse to get blessing out of it; not for the sake of the p ublic ministry of the Word, not for the sake of preachingon what I had meditated upon, but for the sake of obtaining food for my own soul. . . . Now, what is thefood for the inner man? Not PRAYER, but the WORD OF GOD; and here again not the simple reading ofthe Word of God, so that it only passes through our minds, just as water runs through a pipe, but consideringwhat we read, pondering over it and applying it to our hearts."* >i^ ^JOHN R. MOTT SAYS:George Mueller was a Nourished Christian and a Power in the KingdomAs tp the Manner of Devotional Bible Study:"1. Break up the subject to be studied into suitable sub-divisions.2. Be alone, if possible.3. Keep in mind the object—to meet MY spiritual needs.4. Let there be resolute detachment of mind.5. Do not be diverted from the main purpose.6. Be thorough.7. Meditate.8. Record results."As to the Spirit for Bible Study He Says:"It should be earnest; dependent on the Holy Spirit; prayerful; childlike; obedient; practical."As to the Time, He Says:"Let there be a regular time; a daily time; an unhurried time; thechoicest time of the day.">i< * ^ARE WE BEING PROPERLY NOURISHED?"OPEN" "THAT I MAY BEHOLD"Open what? TArTT'\7"0 Behold what?"THINE EYES" V V M Y ^ "WONDROUS THINGS"Who will do it? T T X X X . Where?"THOU" "OUT OF THY LAW."—Ps. 119:18THE FORWARD MOVEIWENT

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A B U D G E T S U R V E YLook it over and see the work you are supporting. Is there any of it you want discontinued ? Turn to the lastBudget Table in the Christian Nation and see how your congregation stands. Twelve congregations had notstarted up to January first.RAISED TO JANUARY FIRST, $37,837 — AMOUNT RAISED ON SAME DATE LAST YEAR, $34,164$62,163 to Raise in Thirteen Sabbaths!THE THIRDFIGURE - W A T C H -^^ T.^„..FIGUREDOWN and THE FIRSTGOUPTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT

«•SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR FEBRUARY 21. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY 17.VOL. 84. NO. 2156.4 2 N D Y E A RFEBRUARY 3, 1926.'OoT Baimar was merged Is the Christian MatloD In June, 1894. The Beformad Presbytertan Standard wa« meiged tn tb« OlirlsUan Nationifflrll l&t. 1U08Chxietian Nation becaine an intematlonal weekly October Ith. 1911. !^Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at i v,e post office atPresbyterian Churoh. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.RidKefield Park, N. J., under act t^March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDIN(i, NEW YORK CITY.T H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SGERMANY AMONG THE PROPHETS!"TS SAUL also among the prophets?"A The German Red Cross Society hasissued a health tract entitled "How toKeep Well." In this tract, the use of alcoholicbeverages is condemned. The tractcovers the general fieldof health and theprevention of disease. Cleanliness of personand dwelling and habits is urged. Dietand exercise are considered. The care ofthe sick and the injured is enjoined.The section touching on the use of alcoholicbeverages declares: "Avoid alcoholicbeverages. The alcohol found inthese beverages (beer, wine, brandy, ciderand others) is a poison which reduces aperson's physical and mental performance,and lessens his resistance to disease. Itweakens one's sense of responsibility andcauses numerous misdemeanors, crimesand accidents, especially automobile accidents,and favors to a marked extent thedevelopment of venereal diseases. Alcoholconstitutes an especially grave dangerfor children and juveniles."Adults may be injured in health, economicposition and moral character, notonly by the excessive but also by themoderate use of alcoholic beverages. Alcoholdamages the germ cells and thusweakens the oncoming generation. Thecentral Federal bureau (Reichshaupstelle)for combating alcoholism (Berlin-Dahlem,Werderstrasse 16), together with the amalgamatedleagues against alcoholismtherein represented, will glady furnish informationin regard to books, pamphlets,and leaflets on alcoholism."WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CURRENTLAWLESSNESS?Attorney General John G. Sargent laysresponsibility for current lawlessness uponBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D."respected citizens" who bribe bootleggers "When I say, 'What are they going towith high prices for illegal drinks. Bribed do about it?' I put a question for the purposeof trying to help find an answer.by so-called "respected citizens" to violatethe Volstead Law, men lose respect "Can any such citizen say, 'I will pay afor all law and become anarchists. In bribe to any one who will violate this lawthis, his firstpublic address on prohibitionsince he assumed his high office, Mr. saying or not saying or thinking it, doesof my country?' If he does say that, orSargent said:offer and pay the bribe, and so induces"We hear and read just now a great some one to violate the law and make adeal about crime v/aves; law violations forbidden sale to provide what he desiresand the way to suppress them; the successor failure of law enforcement agen­fault with the man he has bribed, whento drink, can that citizen logically findcies ; the necessity for more or less prose­that man in turn offers and pays part ofcutions ; the need of greater penalties; of his bribe to some one to violate anothermore courts and more laws; of the formationof many associations, groups—bylaw to get something he wants, or to enablehim to escape the consequences ofwhatever name they may be called—to the unlawful act the citizen has paid himstudy the question of alleged breakdownof law enforcement; but in all of it but.little if anything is said of what I regardas the real root of the trouble."Many offenses against the law are committedto do?"What but logic is there in the mentalprocesses of a man who has been paid areward for law breaking by substantial,wealthy, respected members of the com­from motives of jealousy, of anger, munity, in thinking and saying, 'They payof revenge, of passion and ill-will toward me to commit crime. I will get more paysociety. No one engages in the liquor for committing crime by robbing themtraffic from any such motive. Every personof their money and jewelry. They arewho sells liquor does it solely and only willing to pay me for the bribery, perjury,because some one will pay a price highenough to make a profit suflftcient to offsetviolence and murder I must commit to getthem what they want; why sTiould I hesi­the chance of detection, conviction and tate at violence and murder to get frompunishment. Now, why do otherwise decent,respectable citizens engage in suchthem what I want?'"Is is any wonder that banditry, murder,bribery? Because, they say, the law in­bribery and corruption flourish;thatterferes with their personal liberty."Not only is the law settled, but to allappearances, if we can judge of the mindsof the people of the country by the votesof their representatives in Congress, thedetermination that it shall remain settledand be obeyed is hardening day by day."Now, what are the portion of the communitywho would prefer a different policy,a different law, going to do about it?the morally deficient, the criminally inclinedmore and more boldly go about takingwhat they want, where they can findit, by any means necessary to get it?"For a glimpse of beauty one must climbthe mountain peak of duty. Just anotherway of saying that to do good is the bestway to benefit yourself. It is like castingbread upon the waters.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84^rounlD tt)e Olti2trmCl)atrSHARON'S WINONA SONG.The Sharon C. Y. P. U. are planningto sing the following song on Jieway to Winona next summer. It waswritten by Hyma and Mildred Mc­Clure.(Tune: "When Johnny Comes MarchingHome.")I.When we start to Winona Lake,Hurrah! Hurrah!Blowouts and punctures won't mattermuch,Hurrah! Hurrah!We'll fix them soon and go on our wayTo meet our friends at Winona Lake,And we'll all be as happy as Sharonitescan be.II.We'll swim and dive and flshand hike,careless wiping? Why use an impropertowel? Why should not thecomplexion of the entii'o skin be sightlyafter "bathing, instead of beingmoreor less harsh and scaly becauseof towel maltreatment? Why not beHurrah! Hurrah!gentle and tender with the capillariesAnd go boat-riding as much as we like.and nerve-endings of the cutaneousHurrah! Hurrah!surface?The Sharon lads and lassies gayIt is out of the ordinary, I admit,Will well improve each shining day.but when I see a I'ough, ungainlyAnd we'll all be as gay as Sharonitescan be.skin, or again, when I see "almostanything in the shape of a towel" inIII.use, and directly responsible for suchWe'll sing and pray and read and sing.Hurrah! Hurrah!The splendid speeches that come toour ear.Hurrah! Hurrah!We'll all make friends on every hanS,And be one true Covenanter Band,And we'll all be as loyal as Sharonitescan be.IV.When we come from Winona Lake,Hurrah! Hurrah!Good thoughts and good ones we willtake,Hurrah! Hurrah!Back home with us to our Sharon trueAnd CONCERNING ever be true to THE our Banner TOWEL. Blue,And we'll By all W. work H. Morse, hard, M.D. as Sharoniteswilling can do. to concede that the ut­I ammost care m.ust be used in selectingand using soap in the bath, but noless careful should we be about thetowel. We are apt to be either csu'elessabout it or to indulge mistakenopinions concerning it. Some peoplehave the idea that it is preferable touse a coarse, heavy cloth, not inappropriatelycalled a crash towel, whilemany others do not give the matterany thought, and employ anything aslong as it is a towel. Both are atfault.The word towel occurs twice in oneconnection in John's Gospel (13:4, 5)where we are told that Jesus "took atowel and girded himself,'' and whenhe had washed his disciples' feet, he"began to wipe them with the towelwherewith he was girded." The wordseems strange in. other languages.In French it is touaille, in Latin toacula,in Italian tovaglia, in Germanzwehle, in Swedish tua, in Danishtoe, in the Anglo-Saxon pweal. Butif we inquire about these namesmust be just what its etymon pointsout, soft and flexible.The bath towel is used to wipe theskin that has been washed. Now ifwe take that word wipe, and etymologicallyanalyze it, we flnd that towipe, to dry by lightly rubbing withsomething soft, or, to carry it further,with something which absorbs,imbibes the moisture that remainsafter bathing the skin. The Greekas used in John's Gospel denotes thatJesus used the towel gently or softlyto absorb- the moisture from the skin.It is much the same in classical literature,wiping is never a harsh proceeding,but always gentle, and gentlydone with that which is soft andgentle.Why should the skin be abused bya skin, I like to write a prescriptionfor the Martex Turkish towel, thetowel that takes up moisture withoutroughening the skin. Seen under themicroscope, its flbresof high gradecotton are exquisitely soft and delicate,but made into threads, and thethreads woven closely, the underweaveshows a fineness,strong, flrm,and wonderfully absorbent—indeed,the ideal martexture, colorful, colorfast,light, smooth and durable. Towipe with it is to stimulate thosedelicate nerve-endings and capillaries,thus effecting a rhythmic, clonic contractionof the cutaneous musculature,the enhanced action of the peripheralvessels aff'ording enjoymentand writing the skin's health insurancepolicy.There is another point which deservesto be notated. It is the carefulphysician's custom, when he has acase of sore eyes or cutaneous dis­GREELEY ITEMS.order, to insist that the patient shouldhave Mr. his Thomas separate McMillan towel. passed But I away amlast accustomed Monday to morning go further and than was this, laidto and rest to recommend at Greeley. that He each has member been alife of the long family member should of have the his Reformed individualmartex Turkish Church towel, and an and elder thatPresbyteriansince the common he was towel eighteen should years go. of Still age.He another resided point at might Superior, be stressed, Neb., from and1885 that is to that 1916, when coming one is to traveling Greeley he inthat should year. carry Mrs. and McMillan use his own was towel unableand wash-cloth. to attend the funeral since she,too, Hartford, was in Conn. the hospital recoveringfrom a mastoid operation. She expectsto be able to get home thisweek.Mr. Moore McMillan, of Bloomington,Ind., attended the funeral of hisbrother, Mr. Thomas McMillan.Wendel Moore has returned froma trip to California, where he visitedwith relatives and friends.etymologically, we findthat invariably Mrs. J. C. French fell on a slipperythe etymon or root from which they sidewalk on her way to church aarise signifies soft, flexible,supple. week ago and broke one of the bonesIf we will but pay attention to this, in her lower arm.the crash and other coarse towels Mrs. Martha Bailey accompaniedmust be excluded, as consequent upon Grandma Bailey back to Quinter afterthe derivation there cannot or should an extended visit by the latter amongnot be such a thing as a coarse, harsh, Greeley friends.of rough Words" towel, makes as Trench plain. in his Instead, "Study itI R e P s a l m sB y R a d i oThe Reformed PresbyterianSeminary Male QuartetteWill Broadcast The PsalmsIn ARadio ServiceConducted by Rev. John B. Thwingof the Calvary Presbyterian ChurchBraddock, Pa. . . . .From Station WJAS PittsburgSabbath, February 142 p. m. Eastern Standard TimeThe Order of Service will be as follows:Psalm 100:1-4, No. 264.Invocation and Lord's Prayer (Concert).Psalm 19:1-4, No. 42.Scripture Lesson. Genesis 1.Psalm 35:1, 3, 6, No. 92.Pastoral Prayer.Psalm 67:1-4, No. 175.Sermon: The Bible and Evolution. Gen. 1:24.Prayer.Psalm 1:1-3, No. 2.The Quartette Personnel:First Tenor, M. Wylie Dougherty.Second Tenor, Remo I. Robb.First Bass, Paul D. McCracken.Second Bass, Armour J. McFarland.TUNE IN AND HEAR THE PSALMS OVER THE RADIO.DON'T FORGET THE DATE AND TIME.ALSO PLEASE LET THE BOYS KNOWHOW THEY SOUND.

February 3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE GREAT TEMPTATION.The Temptation of Jesus, which Matthewplaces last and Luke second in hisaccount, was evidently the most decisiveof the three. It dealt directly with thequestion of His Messiahship and the Kingdomwhich He came to found. The greatissue between Jesus and Satan has alwaysbeen one of authority. The Jews raiseSatan's question when they ask, "Whogave thee this authority?"That Satan has authority over theworld is asserted by Satan and is notdenied by Jesus. He is the acknowledgedPrince of this world. Not that his powerwas unlimited, but was allowed to use itunder limitations.Next the question occurs to us as tohow and when Satan acquired this dominion.He says to Jesus, and his claim isnot disputed, "For that was delivered untome; and to whomsoever I will I give it."When was it delivered unto him ? Perhapsthe most common idea is that the devilcame into power through the sin of Adamand Eve. When they rebelled against Godby disobedience the immediate result wasto give Satan the control over them in hiskingdom of darkness. It seems that thiswas the effect of sin, but it scarcely meetsthe statement of Satan, "for that is deliveredunto me."There is another explanation which isworth consideration. Some commentatorshold, Campbell Morgan among others,that there is a long period of time betweenthe first and the second verses of Genesis.These interpreters think that it is somethingof an imputation on God to holdthat He created the earth without formand void. Instead, they think that theheavens and the earth as created in thebeginning were perfect.Over this new creation of God, Satan,then an archangel of light, was set to rule.In this position his great power dazzledhim and he rebelled against God and theconflict that resulted left the earth "withoutform and void." But though Satanwas defeated, he still had powers left,which Jesus recognized.Whatever view one takes of the way inwhich Satan became the Prince of thisworld Jesus did not question the fact, norneed we. He had the kingdoms of theworld and what he asked Jesus to do wasthe ordinary custom in that day when aruler received a territory. He had to bowdown and own the superior authority ofhim who gave it. If Jesus had yieldedto the temptation He would have been rulingthe kingdoms of this world underSatan as overlord.The slip in Satan's reasoning was thesame that Pilate made, and the Phariseesfell into the same error. They thought theMessiahship to be simply a continuationof the Jewish sovereignty of David andSolomon. Jesus told Pilate that His kingdomdid not come out of this world. Hisline of claim was not through Satan, butwent back to the beginning. It was fromGod. As a matter of fact the Jews werenot in it at all unless they had been bornagain. Jesus knows that the Jews wouldflock to His standard if He would acceptSatan's proposition, and therein lies thetemptation. He might have won His ownpeople and the kingdoms of this world ata stroke, but at the price of the plan ofredemption.A VISION OF MUD.By Dr. R. H. MacCready.Dear Editor:—Christians are oftentimescast down by the outburst of someman who has won distinction in somespecial field, and then begins to talk in awise way about things of which he knowsnothing! He is out of his sphere, talkingof soul, God, immortality. Here is ourfriend, Mr. Burbank. We have called him"scientist," "wizard among the plants."And he has done wonders by keeping hisnose down to the ground and his eye onbugs and beetles, buds and grafts, crossesand strains of the luscious fruit.Then because he has gotten upon thestage and sees a great audience before himwho talk of his wonders, and every one ofthem with a soul immortal within, he looksdown on them with a kind of contempt andsays, "I see no proof whatever of the soul'simmortality, nothing to indicate that whenwe die, we go anywhere except into theground."His vision has been of mud all his life.His finestflowers and fruits, trees andgrasses, have always returned to muck.The mud gave them, the mud receivedthem. It's mu.d, mud, mud. There maybe sunshine and rain, but mud always.Arthur Brisbane is the highest paideditor in the world, editor of our dailyMorning American. Some call it a yellowsheet. But the multitudes read thisAmerican journal and Brisbane has livedamong people and studied the drama oflife from many angles. He says "the deepestscientist," when it comes to a questionof the soul, "may be overruled by the simplestman." This universe, our little cornerof it at least, would be a preposterous,brutal joke if this short life were to endeverything."A cricket by the railroad track seesno reason to believe that passing expresstrains will ever reach Chicago. He mayeven doubt the existence of any Chicago.That cricket's opinion means as muchas that of the highest scientist concerningimmortality.""If your faith has been shaken by theestimable agricultural scientist, Burbank,you may flndcomfort in the words of ascientist infinitely greater, Charles Darwin."He said: 'Believing as I do that manin the distant future will be a far moreperfect creature than he now is, it is anintolerable thought that he and all othersentient beings are doomed to completeannihilation after such long continuedslow progress. To those who fully admitthe immortality of the human soulthe destruction of our world will notappear so dreadful.' "—Arthur Brisbane,Jan. 22, 1926.Why waste time and effort and newspaperspac^ trying to push "Science" orDevelopment or Psychology or Geology offthe walk? God gave them all a place.God's wisdom grows greater to us as wesee them all here at work. Man with hissubconscious mind grows greater andgreater to us among God's handiworks.But God grows greater, too, as we contemplatethe worlds and systems revealedby the telescope. More than ever we aredisposed to exclaim with the Psalmist, "0Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy namein all the earth." That whole 8th Psalmhas a new meaning for us. Read it overagain, my brethren.Instead of either fearing or combattingthe Scientist or the Psychologist we shouldstudy to see more than either has seenand then seek with the Forward Movementof'the Church to awaken men, regeneratethem and lift them up to see theglory of the Cross, the Creation, the Resurrection,the Christ who made the mind,the immortal soul and its eternal home.Once in a while a scientist sticks soclose to the mud that he decorates his owncoffin with mud flowers—beautiful lilies ofthe muck—and is buried without a hope.Yet he will rise; but to what? That isthe question.God and humanity, the Church and theministers are all calling. But the Burbanksfilltheir ears with mud. Pity them.New York City.EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VII. Embryology and ComparativeAnatomy (Continued).Thus the spleen, the tonsils, the semilunarfold or third eyelid, the coccyx, themuscles of the ear and of the scalp, allhave their function, though they mayvary in importance. One would think thatmen would learn that ignorance of thefunctions of any organ of the body affordsno basis for declaring that they have noneor that they are vestiges of the loweranimals. Many a man would have displayedmore common sense and have savedhis reputation if he had heeded the warningof Huxley when he said: "The recentdiscovery of the important part played by

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84the thyroid gland should be a warning toall speculators about useless organs."There are probably some things in embryologyand comparative anatomy thatman will never be able to explain; for instance,the upper incisor teeth of foetalcalves or the apparent traces of hind limbsin some kinds of serpents, but this simplyshows the limitations of man's understandingand does not either prove, or form alink in the proof of evolution. Mendel'stheories may change but his facts willstand, and it has been demonstrated beyonddoubt that we can only get out of aspecies that which is in the individualswhich compose it. Nothing can come fromany family of animals but ci'eatures oftheir own kind.It is evident that houses must have somethings in common. They have a foundation,a framework, rooms, doors, floors androofs. A cottage is very different froma palace, yet many things may be enumeratedwhich resemble each other. So itis natural that there are similarities betweendifferent kinds of animals and betweenman and the lower animals. Is itnot evident that the developing embryomust grow in some definite manner froma simple germ? Is it not evident alsothat with thousands of animals in theworld there must be a considerable resemblancein the embryonic stage as wellas in the adult stage? Is it not evidentthat in the adult stage every larger landanimal must have bones and joints andmuscles and blood vessels and nerves anda brain, and that these must function tosome degree alike? Is it not evident thatin order to have a variety of animals inthe world some must resemble man morethan others, and that some must have akeener brain action than others? Thatsome must be larger, some smaller, somemore upright, some with different shapedlimbs, and some with different shapedheads ? Consequently some must resembleman more than others.If there is any relation between manand the simian family (gorilla, gibbon,etc.,) as formerly held, or if there is anyrelation between man and some extinctfamily of animals as some now hold, thenthat relationship must be one of degeneracyrather than ascent, the lower animalsdescending from man, rather than manascending from the lower animals, becausethe only known kind of mutations orchanges of structure are by loss, thereforethe weight of the evidence is towarddegeneracy rather than evolution. If evolutioncould be proved in some other waythere might be supplementary evidencein the similarity of embryonic and adultforms of life. But even if all embryonicanimals were so alike that the human eyecould not distinguish the one from theother, and if all animals were organ fororgan, bone for bone, muscle for musclealmost alike except the exterior flesh andskin to give them the present appearance:but if with all this the chasm between thespecies remains unbridged, and the otherreasons in the way of accepting evolutionremain, we would be no nearer the proofof evolution than we are with the strikingdiversity of forms which we have today.Man is the crowning work of the Creator,and we would be wiser as well as more reverentif we would believe with the Psalmist:"Thine eyes did see my substance, yetbeing unperfect; and in thy book all mymembers were written, which in continuancewere fashioned, when as yetthere was none of them" (Ps. 139:16)."God set the members every one of them(appendix, coccyx, third eyelid, etc.,) inthe body, as it hath pleased Him." (I Cor.12:18.)PROGRESSIVE CHINA.Lord Elphinstone, the Governor-Generalof India, was once asked his policy forEngland in India. He said, "I am tryingto pave the way for the English out ofIndia." That is what every missionaryis, or should be, doing. He is trying tomake the foreigner unnecessary. Themissionary who looks on himself as a permanentfixturelacks vision. If every landis to be evangelized, and that is our faith,it must be finallydone by its own people.The foreigner will never have the popularfollowing that will turn China, or anyother land, to Christ. Each land must finallybe saved by its own people.The most cheerful news from China wehave recently seen was in a report of MissStewart. She writes: "In former times—even in June—they were not willing toconduct the school for two weeks after weleft. They said they absolutely could notdo it. This autumn they had opened theschool (always the most difficult part ofthe semester's work) and had been incharge for two months at the time whenI left China. There were almost 120 girlsin the school and the boarding departmentwas almost as large as formerly. Theywere using some of the girls from thehighest classes to teach Bible in the lowergrades and were doing the best they couldto carry on all our work."Thus have the missionaries been pavingtheir way out of China and earning themselvesa vacation."Mother," said the skeptical son, "I donot understand some things in the Bible.""Of course not," replied the devout mother,"but you just work with the things youcan understand."CobenanterpersonalThat the Covenanter who is well informedon the secret society question willfind opportunity for giving his testimonyagainst them is well illustrated by thisstory which the reporter begged fromElder Cannon of our Southfield congregation.Mr. Cannon works in a bank.A man who has worked in the next cagecame to work one morning much elatedand started in telling his experiences ofthe night before to some of us, what agreat privilege had been his, how accidentallyhe had been allowed to take parton the stage at some doings at the Masonictemple.He had met an acquaintance whom hewas telling that all his life he had wantedto see what was going on behind the curtains,and his friend said, "You are in afair way to have your curiosity satisfiedas one who was to take part tonight is notable to be here and you can take his place."So he went on at some length and thensettled down to work. But he felt so goodhe had to talk some more and he turnedand said, "Jim, you know it may soundfunny but the Masons have done more forChristianity than the church has!"I said, "What do you mean?""Why," he said, "more real good in theworld. Live more of a Christian life, etc."I said, "Can an institution that is un-Christian in that it excludes Christ domore for the cause of Christ than thechurch, which is God's own institution inthe world?"He looked perfectly dumfounded. Iguess it was the firsttime he had heardthe virtues of Masonry questioned. I said,"The chaplain, or one who has been suchfor the Masons of this town, refused hiswife the privileges of a Christian ministerat her death-bed."He said, "Do you know that to be afact?"I said, "Yes, sir. And he is the manthat carries the Bible up the street foryou." I said, "In all your exercises evenwhen you quote the Bible, the name ofChrist is not used for fear of offendingsome heathen unbeliever."He shut up like a clam about Masonryand never opens his mouth about it.Now the test will be whether the manis loyal enough to his Saviour to come outof an organization from which Christ isexcluded. He is a good subject for prayerand further effort.

February 3,. 1926A FAMILY PAPERTHE GREATEST BATTLE THATEVER WAS FOUGHT!The greatest battle that ever wasfought—Shall I tell you where and when?On the maps of the world you willfind it not:It was fought by the Mothers ofMen.Not with cannon or battle shot.With sword or nobler pen;Not with eloquent word or thoughtFrom the wonderful minds of men;trributt© to M t 5 , ebitf) C o p d a n b j W a r t i nChristian integrity. We consideredher a woman of marked ability. Weremember with keenest pleasure thefact that she was the firstpresidentof our Young Woman's Christian As­But deep in a walled up woman'ssociation.heart,A woman, that would not yield.But bravely and patiently bore herpart;Lo, there is that battlefield.No marshalling troops, no bivouacsong.No banner to gleam and wave;But oh, these battles they last solong—From babyhood to the grave!But faithful still as a brid.ge of stars,She fightsin her walled up town;Fights on, and on, in the endless wars;Then silent, unseen, goes down!Ho! ye with banners and battle shot,With soldiers to shout and praise,Itell you the kingliest victoriesfoughtAre fought in these silent ways.MRS. JAMES—JoaquinS. MARTIN.Miller.The Woman's Synodical MissionarySociety of the Eeformed Presbyterian(Covenanter) Church feels greatlybereaved in the passing to the higheractivities of a dear sister in theChurch, Mrs. Edith Copeland Martin,late President of the Synodical Society.The Synodical has been greatlyblessed in its choice of presidents:Mrs. J. Boggs Dodds. Mrs. James S.Martin and Mrs. T. H. Acheson.At the last meeting of the SynodicalMrs. Martin charmed us all byher grace and tact in directing thevarious affairs brought before thatbody, giving of herself at all timesunsparingly, patient, reliable and resourcefulwhen, the most complicatedC. A. I was appointed to prepare anexpression of our appreciation of Mis.J. S. Martin, a member of our Boardof Directors. We were greatly surprisedand saddened to learn cf herunexpected departure. We esteemedher very highly for her work's sakeand had the utmost confidence in herThere as elsewhere, herlabors EDITH were COPELAND very gr'eatly MARTIN. appreciated."Perceptive Mrs. helpfulness"—the j. L. Stratton. qualityof intuitively seeing when help isneeded, and then fully knowing howto help—such was the quality thatpre-eminently characterized Mrs.of questions had to be solved, and exhibitingthe mo!3t enthusiastic zeal in and moved among the membership ofEdith Copeland Martin as she livedfurthering the most blessed woi-k of the College Hill congregation. Forour beloved Church. The program there is scarcely an activity or organizationof said congregation thatwhich was largely arranged by herwas a work of art and very beautiful. is not the better because of some discerningand masterful touch of herWe had some trying hours with insufferableheat that seemed to unnervethe stronge.st present, and which She came into the Sabbath School;life.left us almost unable at times to show drew about her its mothers and bigan interest in. the proceedings. But sisters, and for seventeen years theyMrs. Martin was apparently untiring, mined the unsearchable riches of theand kindly smiled away oppressive word of God together. Rarely did sheconditions, and drew forth the keenest ever miss a Sabbath in this splendidinterest and attention to the business leadership. At no time did she everin hand, which was always carefully ask any to follow where she v/as notconsidered and carried forward with willing to go first. "Ever," she wouldthe keenest despatch. She was an ad­say, "I can only teach what my lifedens come to her willing shoulders;but somehow she walked .so closely toher Lord and so had the spirit of Hissacrifice that we would not have hadit otherwise—so grandly did hercross-bearing inspire us.Into the missionary meeting, thecounsels of the Sabbath School, theweekly piayer meeting, the new BuildingCommittee, she brought likewisethe same mind, the same spirit.Quickly she saw what was needed;and just as quickly .she responded. made the dining room an asset to theHer home was always open to all college. No other one, connected withuplifting fellowships. First things the college, could have rendered thewere always kept first—Christ, home, service she did, and yet she did itchurch. She planned all just this gladly and in the best spirit of Christianconsecration.way; and always had time thus forlife's supremely best. Her going— Others will speak of the varied serviceof Mrs. Martin in other it was just crossing over into fullerlines,enjoyment of all that here she hadlearned to love and cherish. Much ofthe song of Moses and the Lamb shemirable authority on Parliamentarymore keenly felt and where her wiseTWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SER­ teaches." "Do I want readiness on ney, of our mission in China, who wasLaw.counsel and kindly presence will beVICE.the part of others to take up Christ's a very intimate college companion andOnly her reiterated refusal to servemore sadly missed than in The BusinessGirls' Bible Class. Only on theAt the recent meeting of the Board cross and follow Him?" Then she a lifelong friend. From Geneva heragain as President, claiming overworkas her reason, restrained the So­of Directors of our New Castle Y. W. would add, "I must never say 'No' to three children graduated, and always judgment day will the number ofany such call." Never so fara.s her she was in touch with its life and interestedin its work.ciety from re-electing Mrs. Martin forthose she has helped in the Christianpastor recalls did a call to her for anyanother term.life be known.congregational service ever receive aHarriet S. Pritchard.The class will try and carry on the"No." Perhaps we let too many bur-work Mrs. Martin has laid down andJ ••.%. .^' - ^ ^ i V ' •*.MRS. EDITH COPELANDMARTINalready knew. The Shepherd in themidst of the redeemed was no strangerto her.To have worked in the same vinoyardwith her; it shall ever be esteemedone of the great honors inChrist's kingdom by her pastor.MRS. MARTIN'S Robert Wylie SERVICE Redpath. TOGENEVA COLLEGE.During her life Mrs. Martin hadmany contacts with Geneva College,Three years ago she was elected toa place on the college Board of Trustees,and at once became an attentive,active and very valuable member. Herhousehold cares being light, she wasable to devote much of her time to thecollege. This she did unstintedly andwithout remuneration. Of particularvalue was her service in organizingand overseeing the work of the diningroom at McKee Hall. By careful attentionand adroit management shefor she was active in many ways, butin no fieldoutside of her own homewill she be more greatly missed thanin her service for the college. Hercounsels on the Board were alwaysvaluable, and she helped to bring toits meeting the finespirit of Christianconsecration which has characterizedtheHERBoardBIBLEand whichCLASSis soWORK.essentialThe to the Beaver conduct Falls of a Business Christian Girls' college.She Bible is Class greatly was honored; the outgrowth but she of will abe prayer greatly meeting, missed. held by some of theclerks of Benson's McLeod store, M. during Pearce. the"Billy" Sunday meetings.This prayer service was held at 7:.30in the morning before the storeopened. Miss Miller was the leader.At the close of the campaign we wereformally organized and met each weekin one of the churches.After a time we rented a room andhad our meetings there, and it waswhile in this room that Mrs. J. S.Martin was asked to visit us and teachthe lesson. She was very muchpleased with the class and very graciouslyaccepted our invitation to bethe regular teacher. At her suggestion,we decided to have lunch for thegirls so they could come directly fromtheir work, have lunch and a socialtime together, then an hour for thestudy of the Sabbath School lesson.Tho class, during her fifteenyearsof continuous weekly service, ninemonths each year, grew from an attendanceof 12 to 15 to the present attendanceof from 45 to 60 at eachmeeting. When anyone expressed surpriseat our continued interest thereply was, "Mrs. Martin is the explanation.""Billy" Sunday told her some yearsago that he knew of only one otherclass, which he was instrumental instarting, that still meets regularly.and the college in turn was greatly indebtedto her. She, herself, was a grad­Book and her own deep spiritualityMrs. Martin's knowledge of Theuate of the college in the year 1886, were always impressed upon anyoneone year in advance of Dr. Martin's \yho came m contact with her. Outsideof her own immediate family theregraduation. There she made friendshipsthat lasted during her life. One IS no place where her absence will beof these was with Dr. Kate McBur­be a help to those with whom theycome in (Continued contact. May Gertrude on Remley. page Newlon,Coiinilitli 10) r.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84BY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for February 21, 1926.JESUS RAISES LAZARUS FROMTHE DEAD.John 11:32-44.The best place to begin the study ofthis lesson is with John 20:30, 31.The raising of Lazarus has beencalled Christ's crowning miracle. Itwas deliberately planned for fourdays before it was accomplished. Theevents connected with no other miracleai-e so vividly told. No other miracleshows so fully Christ's tendernessand sympathy. It is the last beforethe miracle of His own resurrection.And with the exception of this greatestof all miracles it is the climax ofall the signs which were told to prove"that Jesus is the Christ, the Son ofGod; and that believing ye might havelife."The whole of the eleventh chaptershould be read in order to sense themovement of the narrative. Also oneshould read again the last twenty-oneverses of the tenth chapter in orderto understand the growing hostilityof the Jews at Jerusalem and some ofthe reasons for it. Then read throughthe chapter of the lesson again andnote the actions of Jesus, and thenagain to study His sayings.Under the actions of Jesus here youwill find what He did when He receivedthe message from the sisters ofLazarus; what He did two days after;what He did when He met the sistersfancied that His love for Lazarus wasleading Him blindly into deadly danger.For His going back now mightmean His death since the Jews had attemptedto take His life and had decreedHis death if He should be found.When four days after the death ofLazarus Jesus came to Bethany andmet the sorrowing ones. He did notdeal with each in the same way. Marthawas fllledwith feverish anxiety,to her He gave teaching and thepromise of life. Mary was quiet evenin the midst of sorrow and to her Hegave tears and the activity of life.His method is ever that of replyingto what the condition demands. Martha'sagonized perplexity called forteaching. Mary's surging but submissivesorrow asked for sympathy,and was supplied to her by an unveilingof His own sorrow.He groaned in spirit. (v. 33.)He was troubled. He groaned inHimself, (v. 38.) He wept. (v. 35.)His flrst indignation may have beenat the simulated grief of the Jews insharp contrast to Mary's sincereweeping. The case of the second indignationmay have been the skepticaland antagonistic attitude ofsome of these Jews. (v. 37.) Heknew that part of the Jews presentwould not believe, though one rosefrom the dead, and that it would onlyinflame their hate. They were themen who went away and reported tothe Pharisees what Jesus had done.Then the thirty-flfth verse expressesthe humanity, tenderness and sympathyof the Lord. He was touchedwith a feeling of our infirmities. Thesuffering, sorrows and sins of thedeath, that supreme claim of deitythat He was the eternal source andfountain head of all life.His prayer at the grave demonstratedHis perfect fellowship withthe Father and as He Himself saidit was offered for the sake of thosestanding around Him.Then His call to Lazarus is suggestive.You may recall His calls to theother dead He raised. He calls noneof them by name. But Lazarus wasHis friend and therefore He calledhim by his own name. Death doesnot destroy personality. Lazarus inthe region of the dead, knew his name,heard it called by Jesus and answeredto it. In the coming of Ldzarus fromthe grave at the call of Jesus we havea glimpse of what will take place atthe final resurrection when the samevoice will be heard by all the dead.Two classes of unbelieving Jewswitnessed this sign. One class wasopen to conviction and these believed.The other class was too blind to seeand too full of hate to be melted.These carry the astonishing news topriests? They were Sadducees?What was the attitude of the Sadduceestoward any resurrection? TowardJesus in consequence of this?(vs. 46-47.) God always gives evidencebefore condemning for unbelief.Why did Jesus weep at the grave?Was it for Lazarus? Was it for thesisters? Was it because of the unbeliefof the Jews? Was it becauseof the sin that brought death andall human misery? Was it in sympathywith the age-long grief whichdeath has brought and will bring tothe human race through all the milleniumsof time?Why did Martha object to the removalof the stone from the tomb?Was not her objection common sense?What is the relation of common senseand faith? Show that common senseis based only on the world's past experience.What elements of experiencedoes faith have that the worldlacks?At Jesus' voice what change musthave taken place in the body in thetomb? What change in the relationJerusalem. The news arouses His of Lazarus' soul to that body? Howfoes there to activity. No one dared was the body handicapped? Whento deny the fact. They openly confessedJesus puts new life into a regener­it. They feared that all men ated man, how does his past evilwould become believers on such overwhelminghabits still cling to him and preventevidences of divine power. free action and Christian service?Something must be done or they would What must his Christian training dolose their places. But in hypocrisy to these bonds? Is your Bible classthey attribute their malice to concern breaking the bonds of its members?for the nation. The high priest inthat dreadful year was Caiaphas andhe justified their decision to put Jesus(Suggestions for the Teaching of theLesson for Feb. 14 on page 12.)to death on the ground of politicalexpediency.John's comment on His wordsof the dead man; what He did at theworld call for tears.should be studied, (vs. 51, 52.) Trulygrave. Under His sayings you willThe sayings of Jesus at this time it was making the wrath of man toflnd what He had to say about themust have been impressive as John recallsthem. _ When Jesus received the evil, should be unwittingly constrained Lesson VIII.—February 21, 1926.praise Him, when Caiaphas, meaning BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.sickness of Lazarus; what He saidabout his death; what claims He mademessage His only remark was, "This to utter such a glorious and farreachingtruth. The man in his free­John 11:1-12:11.THE RAISING OF LAZARUS.for Himself as He talked with Martha;what He said in prayer; and thesickness is not unto death, but forthe glory of God that the Son of God dom proposed, but God in His sovereigntydisposed.tion, and the life; he that believethGolden Text: I am the resurrec­call He gave at the grave.might be glorifled thereby.'' It wasIn their sorrow the hearts of thenot the anger of God, nor the absenceon me, though he were dead, yet shallsisters instinctively turned to the oneof love, that brought this trial on the SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACHhelive.—John 11:25.whom they loved and trusted. Theyfamily. The saving of Lazarus from ING OF THE LESSON.Betty, what is the shortest verse indispatched a messenger to tell of Hisdying was not the best thing for divinepower and love to do that day. JESUS RAISES LAZARUS FROM like to hear why Jesus wept?BY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN. the Bible? "Jesus wept." Would youfriend's sickness, sure that He wouldbe interested and would succor. HisCuring His friend's fever would haveTHE DEAD.When Jesus was on earth, Marcus,reception of the news fllledthe discipleswith astonishment. For hav­glorifled God and His Son, but raisingJohn 11:1-57.there was one home in Bethany wherehim from the dead was a greaterWas the raising of Lazarus a kindnessto him or an occasion of a newHe visited a great deal, in whiching received the message He tarried.glory.Evidently He understood it. Not un­When the disciples expressed fearservice on Lazarus' part? If at hand,lived three of His best friends. "Maryand Martha and Lazarus."til later could the disciples understandof the danger that threatened Him inread Browning's poem, "An Epistle, On the table score the course of thethis. Then John says that it was becauseHe loved them. His apparentJerusalem, He calmly replied that thecontaining the Strange Medical Experienceof Karshish, the Arab Physi­is Peraea where Jesus is teachingJordan in the sand. East of the riverday would suffice for the work. Theindifference seemed an evidence thatwork was not yet accomplished andcian.'' Look back upon your most His disciples and other folk. StandHe did not love. But John evidentlythe day not yet ended. A man cannotdie until his work is done, norvalued dead. Do you think they clothespins in the sand for them.wants to make it plain that the lovewould willingly return to the earth? Across the Jordan and west, pilemalice strike the beloved of God untilHe permits.of Jesus was based upon a perfectTo whom then was the raising of up the sand for the Mount of Olives.understanding and was a strong, intelligentlove. Therefore He tarriedhis sisters? Read the chapter and tain lay out the town of Bethany.Lazarus of value? How did it affect On the eastern slope of the moun­He then told them that the objectof His going was to awaken Lazarusin order that at the last the gTeaternotice what death meant to them Stand leafy twigs in the sand for treesout of sleepi In these words He revealedHis estimate of death, but theyvictory might be won and a flnertheoretically. (vs. 34.) What did and use small boxes for houses andmanifestation of love granted.it mean practically as attested by colored splints for people. Here isunderstood not.Again the disciples are surprisedtheir general attitude? What should the home of Mary and Martha andthat after He had waited the two days When Jesus met Martha He surchargedthe clouds that hung about meant to the disciples? Notice that One day great trouble comes to thisthe resurrection of Lazarus have Lazarus.He should propose to go into Judea,and turned His face in that direction her with a new and marvelous revelation;uttering His great, "I am the a few weeks distant. Why did Thom­doctors cannot cure him. Could Jesus,the death of the Lord Jesus was but house—Lazarus is terribly ill. Theso calmly. Their surprise in thiscase was that He should walk so fearlesslyinto the very hand of His en­the ringing declaration of His present 'should have been the effect of the Finally Mary and Martha send forresurrection and the life." Here is as doubt Jesus' resurrection? What Ernest? "Yes, but He isn't there."emies. At this time they must have and eternal sovereignty over life and raising of Lazarus on the chief Jesus. The servant hurries away.

February 3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERNow he finds Jesus in Peraea andsays, "Lord, behold, he whom thoulovest is sick."Does Jesus love Lazarus, Margaret ?"Yes, he is one of His best friends."But Jesus says, "This sickness isnot unto death, but for the glory ofGod." Then instead of rushing toBethany, Jesus remains where He isfor two days more.Over in Bethany Lazarus is steadilygrowing worse and finallydies. StillJesus does not come. Mary and Marthaand their friends bury Lazarusin a tomb near the city. Make areverent follower of Christ, and mostcave in the sand for his tomb andhelpful in promoting His cause. Inroll a stone against the entrance. But when Jesus calls Lazarus walks missionary labors he waa more abundantplayed the traitor. The world reallythan any man we know; in suf­respects that one who is brave enoughThen the sisters and friends return to right out of the tomb, alive and well,the house.After the two days have passedall bound up with the grave clothes. ferings often, and all most gladly to stand its ridicule, to face death,"Loose him," says Jesus, "and let borne; and so affectionately desirous but is not willing to do virrong. MoreJesus says, "Our friend Lazarus him go."was he for the salvation of lost men than that, the world fears such men.sleepeth, but I go that I may awakehim out of his sleep."Jesus has brought Lazarus back to that he is most like his Lord, whose These are the ones who do things.life from the dead. He did it so we he was and whom he truly served. He A Washington, a Grant, a Paul, whoWill the disciples understand what might know that Jesus could rise wrote and he wrought, he suffered and dare all to be obedient to the higherJesus means, Mildred? "No, they from the dead Himself, and because died for His Master's sake. The story command.think Lazarus is really sleeping as just a little while later Jesus did of his conversion is the most remarkableWe must have faith in II im whoof the kind ever told, and the commands. we do, but Jesus means he is dead." rise, we know that Jesus will raiseIsaiah's vision sent himYes, and Jesus has to tell them, "Lazarusus up from the dead, too, some day,forth with a message to men whois dead ... let us go unto him." to live forever in heaven.would not hear. Many others areJesus seems to have waited on pur­given seemingly just as hopelesspose. Perhaps they all needed thelesson He is about to teach them.After traveling a couple of daysJesus and His disciples come near toBethany. The house is full of peoplecrying.Paul, when those who love Jesusdie, where do their spirits fly? "Toheaven." Are they not happier there ?"Yes." Then ought we to cry becausethey are so happy? Of course wereally cry because we are lonely withoutthem—but it is sort of selflsh towant them back, isn't it?Martha hears Jesus is near by andhurries out of the house and downthe road to meet Him. "Lord, if thouhadst been here, my brother had notdied."Jesus tells Martha that Lazarusshall rise again, but she thinks Hemeans at the last day. Then Jesusgives us our memory verge. Let usall repeat what Jesus says: "I am theresurrection and the life."Martha hurries home for Mary.The friends, when they see Marystart out for Jesus, think she is goingto Lazarus' grave to cry, so they followher. But where does she leadthem, Grace? "To Jesus."Mary falls at Jesus' feet and cries,"Lord, if thou hadst been here, mybrother had not died."Jesus asks where they have buriedLazarus. The sisters answer, "Comeand see." They are crying so hardthey cannot say more.As Jesus sees the two sisters grieving.His heart is very sad for them,and for all the people of the worldwho have such sorrow, and Jesus'heart is so full of sympathy for usall and for Mary and Martha, thatJesus cries too—"Jesus wept."Now they come to the grave of Lazarus.Jesus says, "Take ye away thestone.''Martha objects. "Lord, by this timethe body decayeth for he hath beendead four days."But does that make any differenceto the power of Jesus, Prances?"No.""Said I not unto thee, that, if thoubelievedst, thou shouldst see the gloryof God?" answers Jesus.So they take away the stone.Jesus is about to do something realhard, so He talks vnth His Fatherabout it, then He calls out real loud,"Lazarus, come forth."Is Jesus calling to a living manthere in the grave, Miriam? "No,Lazarus is dead."tasks. Only supreme faith in theZaccheus, Lydia, the Philippian jailer, Commander can keep one at whatYoung People's Union the Ethiopian, Timothy, the woman seems to be a hopeless task. "Throughwho was a sinner, the woman at the faith subdued kingdoms, wroughtBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.well, Nicodemus, the man born blind, righteousness, obtained promises."Cornelius, Peter and Andrew andTopic for Sabbath, February 21, 1926.We must be loyal to the right. ItJohn and others. The great change is easier to compromise than to standLIVES TRANSFORMED BYwrought in their lives is typical of for an unpopular truth. It is easierCHRIST.what may be wrought in ours. And to go with the crowd than to stay atActs 9:1-20.in Acts 2:1-6 we read of a transfiguredchurch, a blessing to be greatly to the right demands thathome alone. But sometimes loyaltyPsalms: 34:1-3, No. 86; 18:12, 13,"HavingNo. 39; 73:10, 11, No. 197; 103:1-3, desired by the church today and a done all, we stand." The pass mustNo. 274; 87:1-5, No. 233; 149:1-4, No. blessing which the Lord longs to bestow.401; 90:8, No. 246; 45:13-17, No. 126.References: John 15:3; 13:10; I An inspired Christian tells us: "Beloved,now are we the sons of GodCor. 6:11; 1:30; 15:10; Eph. 5:8;Titus 3:3-7; Matt. 4:18-20; Psa. 51: and it doth not yet appear what we10; 68:13; Isa. 40:31; Rom. 12:2. shall be: but we know that, when HeLives transformed by Christ are shall appear, we shall be like Him;the only ones truly transformed. Some for we shall see Him as He is."men by their own self-determined willand personal efforts may make themselveslook good for awhile and passfor good men till near the end of I Junior Topic |their journey; but the final judgmentwill reveal all their apparent goodnessto be veneer crumbling off demonizedhumans.Lives transformed by Christ areHeb. 11:32-38.born anew, "not of blood, nor of thewill of the flesh, nor of the will ofthe King of kings will crown them.Psalms: 42:1-2; 40:1-4; 50:1-5; 46:The world is a better place to liveman, but of God." It is not through 1-3; 71:1-5.in because we have heroes in everydaylife who hear God's commands,family connection, nor by what we References: Heb. 11:7; I Sam. 17:can do of ourselves simply, nor by 34-37; Acts 23:12-18; Acts 10:44-48;have faith in Him, and loyally obey.what we can get some of our fellows Luke 10:38-42; II Kings 5:1-4.to do for us, that we will be saved Dear Boys and Girls: We all wish toand made beautiful in character, but be heroes. We plan to do great thingsby the Lord putting the germ of newlife within and causing us to grow inHis likeness. The beauty of Christiansis more than skin deep. It is agrowth from within outward and iswrought into the very fiber of theirbeing.Lives are transformed by Christ inresponse to faith. While He standsbefore us, stands at the door of ourhearts and knocks. He does not forcean entrance against our will, but onlycomes in to beautify our hearts andlives through our open will. We havea change of mind, to begin with, achange of life, but it is the Lord whomakes the change in His own graciousway. We make a decision regardingJesus Christ, but His is the decisiveaction upon which depends all theharder. Are we heroic enough toobey God in the midst of these?change within us. Our faith does not We must be willing to accept theinspire Him, but He inspires our faith consequences if we are to be heroes.and as a reward for our faith He Washington is a hero. Yet if Englandinstead of the States had wonbeautifies our lives.Paul is a fine example of one trans­the Revolutionary War, Washingtonformed by Christ.before a blasphemer and injurious"was afterwards a most humble andstory of his life is second in interestonly to that of Jesus.Other notable conversions of theNew Testament are those of Matthew,BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for February 21, 1926.EVERYDAY HEROES.and we overlook the things at hand,or think them too small to consider.But, like the "Acres of Diamonds," ofwhich Russell Conwell speaks, thereare countless opportunities right athand.If we are to be heroes we must beobedient to those in command. Theheroes spoken of here were such becausethey obeyed God in the midstof ,all difficulties. "The Charge ofthe Light Brigade" tells of suchheroes. In the face of death and insurmountableobstacles, they obeyedorders. We do not today face cannonshot, deadly gas or other warlike missiles,but we do face ridicule, unpopularity,and the like, which are everPaul "who was would have died as a rebel. He knewthis, yet he dared all and won. BenedictArnold played the seemingly morepopular part of a British helper, andhis name is despised because hebe held, the bridge kept, that theworld may not ambush and slay God'slittle band of loyal soldiers, and theone who stands guard that God's commandsbe kept. His truth made known,may not be known to history, but theyare known in "The Lamb's Book ofLife."There are battles fought and wonin the home, the school room, on theplayground, and in the business world—battles for God's truth as againstthe lies of the evil one. The heroesof these battles may not be knownto you or to me, but each is knownto God. The world may not have alaurel wreath for such as win, butPrayer Meeting TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.GROWTH IN CHRISTIAN LIFE.II Peter 3:18.(Reading I Peter 1:1-14.)Things to aspire to—Reachingforth unto those things which are before.Psalms: Psa. 1, No. la; Psa. 92,No. 251:11-14; Psa. 84, No. 227:4-6;Psa. 119, No. 319; Psa. 130, No. 363:(Continued on page 12)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***The International MissionaryUnion will meet at Clifton Springs,New York, June 2nd to 6th, 1926.•''**Mr. George 0. Pritchard, ofMontclair, spent last week on a businesstrip up through New York State.**'^Dr. John Slater, pastor of Genevacongregation, was a welcome visitorin the Christian Nation office lastweek.***Mrs. Harriet S. Pritchard andher granddaughter, Jean Crockett,both of Montclair, are spending theweek at Atlantic City, N. J.***Mrs. John Coleman, of CollegeHill, was called to Philadelphia onFriday, January 22nd, by the death ofher aunt, Miss Anna Willson, sisterof the late Dr. D. B. Willson.***Elizabeth Pritchard, daughterof Dr. J. H. Pritchard, pastor ofWhite Lake congregation, has beenvery ill with pneumonia, but is nowchairs, about one block from FullertonHall, half a block from trolleygetting better slowly.line. Come and make us a visit.'^**Miss Marjorie Metheny, of Philadelphia,spent several days with her'*'*I moderated in a call by theSlippery Rock congregation. Roseuncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. T. M.Slater, of Montclair, last week on herway home from Boston, where she hadbeen visiting since the holidays.'***Dr. Paul Pritchard, of WhiteLake, N. Y., was operated on for appendicitison Friday, January 22nd.He is in the hospital at Salisbury,North Carolina, where he is a professorin Catawba College. He wasdoing nicely at the last report.***The ladies of the missionary societyof the United Miami congregationheld an all day meeting in thecollege chapel, Northwood, Ohio, menof the congregation being their guestsfor the day. A sumptuous dinner wasserved at the noon hour. All had afine time.•••^The Week of Prayer in SantaAna, for all the churches, began inthe Covenanter Church. We wereglad to have the other churches cometo pray with us. They asked to come.Our atinual dinner and family gatheringwas Friday evening, January 22,at the church.***The Walton C. Y. P. U. held thefirst bu.siness meeting and social ofthe year 1926 in the church parlorsMonday evening, January 25th. Thenew officers are: Robert Russell, President;Bernice Alexander, Vice-Piesident;Grace Robb, Secretary; andMurray Russell, Treasurer.***Miss Esther Latimer, who hasbeen in the Nurses' Training Schoolat the City Hospital in Bloomington,Ind., is leaving soon for Indianapolis,where she will finish her course inthe training school there. While hereMiss Latimer has been active inchurch circles and will be greatlymissed.***At a Bloomington, Ind., congregationalmeeting held recently fournew elders and three deacons wereelected, and on Tuesday evening, January12th, they were ordained. Thenew elders are Elfrey Hunter, EuchalFaris, John Kennedy and ThomasAdair Smith. The deacons are RobertCurry, Ruth Smith and MaudlinFaris.***Examinations are the order ofthe day here at Geneva this last weekof January. The bookstore managerreports the "blue book" in demand.These books sell at two for a nickel.When twenty dollars' worth are soldin a single day, no argument is necessaryto prove that the students aregenerally participating in examinations.***Montclair congregation arechanging their place of meeting. Theywill now worship in a delightful hallin the new post office building on Parkstreet, between Bloomfield avenue andChurch street. It is a new building,most agreeably warm, lovely location,exceedingly attractive, comfortablePoint, which resulted in the unanimouschoice on the firstballot of li­numbercentiate Paul D. McCracken. Mr. Mc­Edna George and Miss Isabella Stew­were accompanied by MissCracken has been stated supply for art, both of our Church, in charge ofthis congregation since June. It was physical education for girls at Geneva.due in no small measure to his effortsthat the ^difficulties were overcomeand the Rose Point Conference wascontinued with such marked success.—E. A. Crooks.''***Mrs. Daniel Craig died December21st at the home of her daughter,Mrs. Samuel S. Smith, with whom she***Following prayer meeting onWednesday evening, January 27th aninformal reception was held by themembers of Walton congregation inhonor of Miss Farida Ibraheim beforeher return to her home in Cobleskill,N. Y. Since recovering from a seriousillness Miss Ibraheim has been vis­had made her home. Seven children iting friends in Walton and vicinitytoo, just now on account of the lacksurvive her. They are Mrs. S. S. for several weeks. "Farida" cameof steamers. None of the HongkongSmith, Mrs. Samuel Woodburn, Mrs. from Syria to Walton with the Rev.boats are running and there are onlyFlorence McKnight, and Justice Henry Easson and family in 1892, about two running between here andCanton that are flt'to travel on.Craig, of Bloomington; also Charles,Samuel, and Mrs. John McCrea, ofKansas. The funeral was held atthe home December 2.3rd and burialat the Covenanter cemetery.***The preliminary inter-collegiateoratorical and debate contests havebeen held in Geneva and those whowere fortunate enough to be winnersare now actively engaged in preparationfor these contests to be held,some of them in the near future andothers at a remote date. The train­the McElhinney home, the guests ofing of the contestants this year is in honor being the newly elected elderscharge of Dr, Robert Clarke, who so and their wives, Mr. and Mrs. Roysuccessfully coached the debating McKelvey, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Cannon,and Mr. Heibert Martin. Itteams last year.was regretted that Mrs. Martin, who***Mrs. Mary D. Myler, widow ofis convalescing at the Bethesda Sanitorium,was not permitted to be pres­the late William Albert Myler, one ofthe founders of the large and extensivelyoperating manufacturing orent.The Greeley pastor land hisganization now known as the StandardSanitary Company, has recentlyindicated her purpose to endow a newchair on Commerce and Finance inmemory of her husband. The amountof this endowment is $50,000. Theestablishment of this chair will notonly meet a long felt need in the industrialBeaver Valley, but will alsoadd $50,000 to the endowment fundof Geneva.Mr. McElhinney acting as toastmasterin his usual able manner. Toasts***Miss Catherine Stringfield gavewere responded to by all the membersthe report for the C. Y. P. U. at theof the session and by Mrs. Browncongregational meeting of Montclair,Cannon and Mrs. Robert McBurney.held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. PaulThese talks all contained a happyChristner last week, and Miss Bettyblending of the humorous and spiritualelements and were much enjoyed.Stringfleld reported for the Juniors.Each society was giving an accountof the church's activities in their departmentduring 1925. Mr. Hardinggave the S. S. report, Mrs. Park spokefor the Ladies' Aid, Dr. Slater for theElders, and Mrs. George for the Deacons.After deciding to change ourplace of meeting to the new post officebuilding, a change over which all arerejoicing, delicious cake, coffee andcocoa were served.***The girls' basketball team left "Great things are ahead for the Denvercongregation." Under 'he ableGeneva the morning of the 19th ofJanuary for a brief trip East. They and consecrated leadership of Rev.played the Dickinson College team at and Mrs. McElhinney the Denver congregationis launching out, and it isCarlisle that evening and from therewent on to spend the Sabbath with OUI' LETTER belief that FROM the Master TAK will HING. rewardthe people of our Second congregation its venture Tak of faith. Hing, We West of River, Greeleyin Philadelphia. Ere their returnthey played the teams of the SavagePhysical School of Education and theNew York University. After a mostdelightful trip they reached home intime for class work the morning ofJanuary 22. The players, nine inand has been a faithful member of theWalton congregation ever since. Shewas presented a Persian Seal, WinstonRed Letter Teachers' Bible by the congregationin token of their love forher.ENTERTAINING AT DENVER.On the evening of January 14 Rev.and Mrs. J. G. McElhinney and themembers of the Denver session andtheir wives entertained at dinner atwife were kindly invited and consideredit a very great pleasure tobe present at such a gathering.Red carnations and red tauei s wereused in decorating the tables, and adelicious four course tuikey dinnerwas served by the Misses Faith Mc­Elhinney and Elizabeth McBurneyand Mr. Ray McElhinney. No lessenjoyable than the dinner was thetoast program which followed, Rev.Toasts were interspersed by pianoselections played by the Misses Mc­Burney and McElhinney. Mr. BrownCannon and Rev. Charles Carson werecalled upon for talks and respondedbriefly.The sentiments of loyalty and consecrationexpressed by both old andnew members of the session made onefeel that the prophecy of Elder JamesCarson would come true. He said,are ready to rejoice South in all China. of ourneighbor's successes. December 31, 1925.Everything is going along here asusual. We are all well. Our opportunitiesare somewhat more limitedin certain lines than usual but afterall, things are very quiet with us.This is the week when the specialanti-Christian campaign was to beput on by the student and laborclasses but that has not affected usat all here. We just heard this morningthat they are having trouble overin Lo Ting. The students there are,trying to have our Christian girls'school closed by the magistrate butwe are praying that their counselsmay be brought to naught.Traveling is somev/hat restricted,There seems to be a general feelingthat the strike against Hongkong willbe called off soon and that the Hongkongboats will start running again.We also find it rather difficult to getsupplies but we have plenty to eatand are getting along all right.With Subscriptionbest wishes I am, RatesVery sincerely yours.The subscription price ef TheERNEST C. MITCHELL.Christian Nation is as follows:P»r TearIn America $2.50To Canada and all For>eign Countries 3.001. , Of course, new subscriptionsare gladly received at anytime, but if agreeable and con>venient we would appreciate Itif new subscribers will mak*their first payment for the fractionof the calendar year remainingwhen their subscriptionis entered.2. We are hoping that thetime wili come when everyCovenanter in the world will bean interested reader ef theChristian Nation.CHRISTIAN NATIONTribune BuildingNew York

February 3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERM n \ ) ^ iSapttsms Wlelitiings H o m e (S^omgsCt)e Ct)ti0tian Jl^ation'0Cobenanter IBabp KoIICfte Ct)ti0tian jQation'gCobenantec Bapttsfm KecocbCbe €t)ri0tian jQation'sCobenantec OQletibing 15eU0Cbe CDtistian jeatlon'0Cobenantec SDeatg jRotice0"A sweet new blosBom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."LAKE RENO NOTES.Grandma Hogan, who has been sufferingfrom a general breakdown, wasremoved to the hospital in Glenwoodfor treatment.A social was held at the pastor'shome during vacation week. All enteredinto the various features of theevening with such enthusiasm thatthere seemed to be little left to bedesired in the way of enjoyment. Afterthe serving of a delicious luncheonthe guests departed reluctantlyFORTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERfortheir SARY homes. CELEBRATED INBLOOMINGTON, IND.The fortieth wedding anniversaryof Mr. and Mrs. Henry Russell wascelebrated Wednesday evening, December30th, at the home of Rev. andMrs. Robb. Being the regular prayermeeting evening, the prayer serviceswere held as usual, led by Prof. Mc­Caughn, after which a social time wasenjoyed. The ladies of the MissionarySociety gave an interesting programconsisting of piano solos and readings.The event .came as a complete surpriseto Mr. and Mrs. Russell whenRev. Mr. Robb with a wand turnedthe tide of time and reminded Ihemof their fortieth wedding anniversary.In a neat speech Rev. Mr. Robb presentedthem with a beautiful Jloorlamp in behalf of the congregation.Dale Russell and Mrs. John Kennedy,children cf Mr. and Mrs. Russell,jn-esented them with i. beautiful cakestand and bridal cake of fivelayers,also a bouquet of roses.Refreshments of ice cream, cakeand coffee were served.Mr. and Mrs. Ru.ssell have beenSLIPPERYfaithful membersROCKofCONGREGATION.the Bloomingtoncongregation all their married life,Martin played the piano and violinRoseMr. RussellPoint isbeingstillleaderonofthethemap—choirmost acceptably; that the newestandandMrs.veryRussellmuch onatheleadermap,of thetoo.women'smember of our big Camily, RuthWeactivitieshave beenof thehavingchurchpreachingand communityDodds, had a part in the tiny tots'most ofaffairs.the time. Mr. Paul McCr.acken,of the Seminary, is our stated sup­song," and John. Anderson, Jr., sangmemory work and "pigeon houseply for half time. He preaches the all by himself, a verse of "342," andother days at North Union. We have that all our other talent from thebeen having splendid preaching by ages in between—from Walace Youngour supplies, and services have been to Jean and Jack George—performed,well attended most of the time. you will see what a really big "treat"There are over fifty children and we staged under the leadership ofyoung people in the church and SabbathSchool. In the latter there is an Last, but not least, our former .super­Wyman S. Robb, our superintendent.increased attendance over the year intendent and our former pastorbefore, almost every Sabbath. Manyof the parents do not belong, but thechildren attend regularly. One suchfamily in the village has recently beenafflicted with scarlet fever, but theyare some better now. This disease.of course, caused some decrease inattendance, but v.-e are thankful tosay the fever did not spread.The annual Sabbath School dinnerwas held on Saturday, January 9,with over sixty present. After a gooddinner, a business meeting was held."I indeed baptize ye witli water, butOne mightier than I cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the Holyrecord the baptism of their childrenhore.part. Even the children have theirplace. They read verses and clippings.The work here is very encouraging.God's Spirit is certainly present tobless our labors.Mr. Bruce McElwain, one of ourdeacons, suffered a severe fall on theicy sidewalk near his home in SlipperyRock during the week of January17. His collar bone was brokenand his head badly bruised. He willbe confined to his bed for some littletime yet.Margarita McElwain, (Cor.)ALLEGHENY.Allegheny congregation closed theyear with the usual event known inthe.se parts as "the treat." "The signsof the times" indicate that the younggeneration in Allegheny congregationis coming into its own. The littlefolk of the Primary Department havebeen making very noticeable progress.The program, in charge of Mrs.John M. Allen, Jr., was attractivefrom the start, and quite diver.=ified.When we tell you that Rev. B. M.Sharpe read an original poem; thatour old friends, Drs. Grace and Allen"God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seema soCombine your hearts in one."ig transition."Covenanter parents are invited to Ghost and with fire." (In reporting for this Departmentrecord the birth of their children inkindly give names of contracting par­Covenanter parents are invited tothia column.ties, name of officiating clergyman,place, and date.—EditorOOn December 21st, in Bloomington,wiihout hesitation. Some of the oldermembers of the congregation, whoThe following officers were re-electedInd., Mrs. Daniel Craig.from last year: Superintendent,On December 21st, at Idana, Kansas,Mr. Thomas iCargill Dunn, anever enjoyed this splendid trainingBalph McElwain; Assistant Superintendent,Merle Wilson; Secretary,in their youth, though it quite remarkable.member of Hebron congregation.Bernice Stickle, and Treasurer, FindleyWilson.On January 20th, at the home ofDr. R. H. Martin preached here his sister, Mrs. Robert Shaw, Rushsylvania,Ohio, Elder Mr. .1. Z. Quay,January 3rd, and Rev. J. M. Johnstonon January 10th. They gave usA short program was enjoyed andthe prizes and treat were distributed.of United Miami congregation, agedmany profitable thoughts witii whichGreat interest is shown in theseventy-seven years.to begin "ABSENT this new TREATMENT."'"year of our Lord."Young People's meetings, which areOn January 18th, at Greeley, Colo.,held on Sabbath evenings in the homes It is many, many miles from Eskridge,Kansas, to the Pacific Coast. Greeley congregation.Mr. Thomas McMillan, a member ofof the village. Young and old takeBut ihen it seems that the Radio dis­tor again and again. And now wetance makes a great difference in themiles. Not that the Santa Ana pastorhas been able lo inbtall a new radio,but then the same great messagesfrom loving hearts can flndtheir wayover long distances even though thewave lengths may vary and the receivingset neither a fiveor a six tube.It hath been on our hearts for manydays to express through these columnsour appreciaaon of the daysof service we had with the Eskridgepeople, but have been hindered.i'hmgs we expected to say in a fewwords of farewell that had beenplanned, but that occasion never came.When we left, our social hours werechanged in almost an instant to sayingfarewell to Mrs. William Young,who was taken from us suddenly. Soinstead of gathering at the churchtor a social farewell we gathered atthe grave of a worKer and friend beloved.However, this providence hath onlyrestrained temporarily our expressionsof gratitude for the hearty oupportand wealthy fellowhip and Christianlove that was ours from the timewe arrived until we said adieu. Wecould ask for no better help, no truerloyalty, and no more whole-heartedgiving- than we saw while amongstthe Eskridge people.Speaking of generosity brings toour minds some of the adverse conditionsunder which they worked partof those years. And these are thereal tests of liberality. We were withthem when the drought came, we werewith them when the hail took practicallyall the crop, then we were withthem when the Lord made the sowingto abound in a wonderful harvest, onebrought us words of encouragement of the greatest in their experienceand deep affection. Then the candy there. Yet when their larder wasand books came and we went home, empty, and we \"ondered from whencetired you know, but so happy—tbe their bread and butter, they still carriedon the work, and kept up theirhappiness of -Psalm 133.The next week we had a most unusual"Week of Prayer." The differ­of those trying days of scanty fareobligations to the Lord's work. Someent organizations of the congregation in the harvest fleld,were neverthelesswere asked to take charge of the five rich ones in Christian experience, forprayer meetings held. The Sabbath there were greater depths of sustaininggrace than ever before and theSchool, the three Young People's organizations,the congregational committee,Missionary were newly in The there sitting carrying program. Intermediate turn (Wednesday,) Juniors elected Society provided on force out It and presidents the a was and leaders "union" the Intermediatesplatform the fine Junior took Womf.n's preciousness of his unfailing word.closer clinging to the Master and thegether, each cieties ing. special Senior, session, of to and meet­part So­the to­see a changed ing and joys er selfishness Through Our did helped, added of we last sharing from for a once these but year parsonage, all became a people see shared years little we the were self-sustainingthat together with and sign others. not were had of nev­only any pas- be­the(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, a|re, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.wish to add a word of appreciationfor the "Absent Treatment." Theystill like to share, and so the Ladies'Missionary Society added to tho richreminders from friends at New Year'swith a wealthy token of their love andhandiwork. A beautiful bed spreadset, the work of devoted and lovinghearts now adorns our home. Justanother link in the chain that hasbeen moulded and strengthened as weserved together.The workers who follow us shallfind a ready people, faithful workers,and loving hearts, waiting for theleadership into avenues of work forthe Master that we failed to open up.Glad day for us and for them to seeanother shepherd showing them thestill greater riches of the Lord, andmore sacrificial service that bringsthe deeper fellowship and joy.Eskridge friends and fellow-workers,no matter where we serve wenever want to forget all you sharedwith us, all you taught us, and all youasked from us as leaders in the Kingdom'sTHOMASwork.CARGILL DUNN.Mr.AndThomasmay youCargillsoon knowDunnagainwas borntheinblessing'sMercerofCounty,a true pastorPa., Septemberand a faithful4,1839,ministerand diedof theattrospelthe homeof ourofLord.hisdaughter,AffectionatelyMrs. Fannyin His sei-vice,Stevenson,December 21,THE1925.EDGAR FAMILY.Mr.SantaDunnAna,wasCalif.a member of Hebroncongregation. He was a veteran ofthe Civil War and was confined morethan six months in southern prisons.His children were all present at thefuneral.B A . R G A I NCHRISTIAN HERALDCHRISTIAN NATIONTOTAL • $4.50SPECIAL PRICEFor Two Papers ^/§ QO-If Sent To Us H 'CHRISTIAN NATION PUB. CO.Tribune Bldg., New York City

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84TRIBUTES TO MRS. EDITH COPE­LAND MARTIN.(Continued from page 5)TESTIMONIALS FROM NEW CAS­TLE FRIENDS.The years that have intervenedsince Mrs. Martin was actively identifiedwith the New Castle congregationhave served only to intensify thelove and esteem in which she is heldby all who knew her. We shall letthose speak who knew her best.Mrs. E. J. Pattison ("Aunt Lizzie")says of her: "As a pastor's wife Mrs.Martin excelled. She was a faithfulnavians, and those of many other nationalities.All her activities centered on the twoand devoted mother. 'Her childrenobjects—the glory of God and the upliltof humanity. She had no time lished or obtained from printingDuring the year the Society pub­rise up and call her blessed.' As amember of the missionary society shefor lime-wastmg frivolities or organizationswhose sole object was social large type in two languages. Thesepresses in Europe Gospel portions inwas a tower of strength."Mrs. T. J. Blackwood, another agedenjoyments.Scriptures are called "Diglot" andmember of the congregation and aIhe baccalaureate sermon preached are printed in English parallel withARY SOCIETY WORK.fellow worker in the W. C. T. U.,on the occasion or her graduation was the foreign language. The SocietySince the sudden departure of oursays of her: "Mrs. Martin was efficient,untiring and zealous. Shefrom the words, "Quit yourselves like now has sixteen foreign languagesgreat leader and teacher, Mrs. J. S.men." This sermon, in which the valueof a life in the service of the Maslish.Recently the Gospel of John inthus published parallel with the Eng­Martin, we are slowly realizing whatserved as County President and led a blessed privilege we have had to bein other lines of the work, especiallyter was vividly portrayed, made a Esthonian-English was published, beingthe firsttime in history that anyintimately associated with her for thethe Young Woman's Branch and thedeep impression on her young mind.past sixteen years. Mrs. Martin possesseda master mind, being endowedLoyal Legion. She lived to see theI'his, witii her good home training part of the Bible has been printed intriumph of the work she loved soand her own religious inclinations, led Esthonian and English in parallel columns.Another important develop­with many talents, all of which shewell."her to consecrate her life, with all itsdeveloped, trained and consecrated toMrs. M. D. Allen says: "Her onenatural abilities and its educational ment of the year was the Society's issuinga very fine new edition of theher Master's service.thought and ambition always seemedadvantages, to the cause of righteousne.ss.Bible for use in church pews and forShe loved the Covenanter cause, devotingmuch of her unbounded energyNATIONAL MOTION PICTUREto be for others. She was unselfish,loving and extremely thoughtful ofAt the suggestion of her godly supplying the guest rooms of hotels.to the leadership of Covenanter womanhoodand to the help of the studentsThe Fourth National Motion Pic­CONFERENCE.all who lived in the community. Wemother she took up the work of the The Society is supported by churchall mourn her passing but rejoice inW. C. T. U. which had recently come collections and gifts from individualsof Geneva College. At our last missionarysociety meeting she attendedChicago, February 10-12, promises toture Conference at Congress Hotel,her elevation to the Home above."into evistence, and was rapidly Flakingitself felt throughout the land. and patriotic service that the So­who are interested in the spiritualMrs. Martin was the firstpresident she led the discussion on "Our Churchbe the greatest and most helpful of itsof the Board of Directors of the YoungThe work among the young peopie ciety is rendering.Principles." She was a queen amongkind ever held. The three precedingWoman's Christian Association. Mrs.appealed to her. She ac'fcepted thewomen, pleasing in manner, vivacious,were held in Washington, D. C, inCarrie L. Jeffry Roberts, the secretaryleadersliip of the Loyal Temperancetactful and wise in all her dealings1923, '24 and '25, in order to mobilizewho served with her, says: "I came toLegion work in her own town. Herwith others. Her wise counsel wethe forces of the country for wholesomemotion pictures, originally calledknow Mrs. Martin well. She plannedmarked ability and success in this departmentattracted attention and shecan never forget because she lived aher work efficiently and was confident consistent life.that, being God's work, it must succeed.Her life was a benediction towas called to be county secretary ofIt was my blessed privilege to bethat branch, which position she heldclosely associated with Mrs. Martin inall who knew her."until she removed with her husbandpreparing the program for the lastMiss Iretta V. Dart, principal ofto New Castle, Lawrence County.Synodical convention, at which shethe dak Street School, says of Mrs. presided with such grace, dignity andMartin: "Her devotion to her childrenkept her in close touch with theirschool, and through her sympatheticunderstanding and intelligent cooperationshe established a real partnershipwith their teachers which grewinto a lasting friendship."the women of the Church called herto tho Presidency of the Synodical W.M. S. in June, 1923. To the advancementof this work she unsparinglygave of her time and effort. In thearrangement of the program for thelast biennial meeting and its successfulpresentation she showed the sameenthusiastic zeal that she did for everythingthat related to the bringingin of the kingdom of our Lord. Weall recognized her ability as a presidingofficer. Sbe ruled with grace andtact. Truly, she was a worthy representativeof the Christian womanhoodof our Church. May God raiseup many more workers with a likespirit of devotion.Mrs. T. H. Acheson.FROM HER MOTHERS AND BIGSISTERS CLASS AND MISSION­executive ability. She was capableof leading thousands as well as tens.When I saw the masterly way inwhich she was doing her part, I saidto her: "Mrs. Martin, is it worth yourwhile to wear yourself out for thisloved one ever prove a blessing and inspirationto ail who are seeking tocarry on the causes to which she sowillingly gave of her time andstrength. -Jbor I the Lord thy Godwill hold thy right hand, saying untothee, tear not 1 will help thee?'(Mrs.) M. J. Crocket,fresident,(Miss) Nanna B. Caskey,ACTIVITIES IN REFORM Cor. Secretary. WORK.Mrs. Edith Copeland Martin's lifewas one that may be tabulated as"A Lite Worth While." She devotedherself to tne cause of righteousness.The women of Lawrence County werequick to recognize her worth andelected her president of the CountyW. C. T. U., which position she heldfor several years. When she removedto Beaver County she was againelected to the county presidency.She not only gave her best to this958,461 copies of the Scriptures in 67languages were circulated. A largepart of this distribution was free andthe balance sold at cost or less. Over58,000 volumes were distributed toimmigrants arriving at Ellis Islandand 120,000 to sailors and seamenfrom all parts of the world. Themissionaries of the Society visited thehospitals, the prisons and the institutionsfor the poor and helpless. Therewere foreign speaking workers whocarried the Scriptures to the Italians,Greeks, Germans, Russians, Scandi­together by the Department of MoralWelfare of the Presbyterian Churchin the U. S. A., together with severalother national church communionsand national and state civic organizations.Mr. Will Hays, who declined the invitationto attend the previous Conferences,has not been invited, butother representatives of the industryhave been invited, Mr. and Mrs. DouglasFairbanks, Harold Lloyd, CharlesTRIBUTE FROM SYNODICAL thing, as you are doing?" "I do notRay. None of tliese has as yet accepted;but Mr. Terry Ramsa'ye, theThese brief extracts express betterbranch of reform work, but when herPRESIDENT.know," she said, and sweetly smiled,than Our anything beloved I co-worker could write and the friend highhusband. Dr. J. S. Martin, was appointedgeneral superintendent C'f thebecause she loved to be appreciated,author of "The Romance of Motionhas esteem gone and from loyal service affection to reward, in which from just as the Great Master must enjoyPicture History,'' has accepted his invitation.Mrs. life into Martin the perfect is held day. by all We her thank NewNational Reform work, she gave herselfheart and soul to this by second­our appreciation of all He does for us.Castle God for friends. the fellowship we have had She was a diligent worker, doing withA free and open platform is assured" with 'Twas her, but and a step for for the those memories victoriousing his every effort, encouragingwe her might what her hands found to do.and no one by his presence agrees toshall feetevery advance step he took and loyallysupporting him during the fifteencherish of her life and service. To those of us who knew her intimatelyMrs. Martin was an idealbe adopted or to endorse the objec­be bound by the resolutions which mayFrom Seven their years day's we walk were into closely the golden affiliatedstreet.''years of his service in this department.MEETING OF THE NEWin editing the Women's Departmentof Olive Trees. E. Here A. we Crooks.ANNUALhome-maker, hjuse-keeper, wife, mother,grandmother, cook, manager, BibleCouncil in America, Inc., under whcsetives of the Federal Motion PicturelearnedYORK Those who BIBLE were SOCIETY associated — with REC­ hertb value her counsel and co-operation. teacher, conversationalist, leader andauspices it will be conducted. Thein ORD all her BIBLE undertakings DISTRIBUTION. rise up and• One of her splendid traits of characterwas promptitude, her material "Many daughters have done virtuousburgh,is the President and the Eev.friend. She fulfilled Prov. 31:29:Rev. Charles Scanlon, LL.D., of Pitts­call The her blessed Annual and Meeting may every of the womanwho Bible reads Society this was tribute held consecrate last weekNewYorkwas always in on time. She was reli­lyable, resourceful and untiring in this May those of us who are left andN. Y., is the General Secretary.but thou excellest them all."Wm. Sheafe Chase, D.D., of Brooklyn,her m the life Bible to these House, great No. causes. 5 East "The 48thhands Street, drop New off; York. the work The goes officers on."\

February 3, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT. for me to make individual acknowledgments.I picked up the evening paper todayand saw the caption TACNA-ARICA And . one esteemed friend broughtin big headlines. I thought it was the me a fresh strawberry shoi'tcake inname of a patent medicine, but when DECEMBER. Think that over. An­I read a little farther I found that it other sent a wealth of red roses. ThisLOS ANGELES CONGREGATION.. is a piece of ground which Chile and is the flrsttime in my life that I haveby the L. M. S. at Mrs. N. J. McConnell'sWednesday, January 27, to pre­Finder kindly return. There seem toLOST—The pastor's lumber bill.Peru are flghtingfor. I was awfully ever been really sick. I shall have adisappointed because I thought I had deeper sympathy with those who sufferand a new "sense of obligation topare a box for the Jewish Mission. be strange doings around "thesediscovered a remedy that had not beenA Happy Ending of a Delightful Day. parts." Many thanks for the addedsuggested by any of my friends in them.As though the good fellowship attheannual dinner in the Belle Center made possible by the love and kind­comfort and convenience in our home,the last ten weeks. Nevertheless, I After all Paul was right—"Ouram glad to know that Tacna-Arica is light afflictions . . ."a section 6f a continent because now SHARON HOLDS R. J. WINONA G. McKNIGHT. WATCH church was not enough to complete ness of the flnestcongregation in theI am sure there is something that INIGHT PARTY.the day, December 31, the members of Church. We are very unworthy.the congregation, as soon as they were (This from the pastor.)won't have to take , after meals and On New Year's Eve the young folkshome, or very shortly after, made a Miss Weeks and Dr. M. Edna Wallacesail from Los Angeles for thetwo at bed-time.of the Sharon congregation met at theconcerted movement upon the parsonageand brought with them not only China Mission field February 26th.I was going peacefully about my Samuel Carson home with their baggageready to board the "train forbusiness last November when a medicalfriend caught me and pushed his Winona." Tickets were given in ex­a complete surprise but a happy socialevening and a whole lot of 6ther with them on account of her father'sMiss Houston will perhaps not sailthermometer under my tongue, and change for grains of corn, which wasthings. When we had an opportunity illness.told me to go to bed and stay there our money. Booths were flxedup forto compute it all, we realized it was The older men gave us a splendidand he would come and see me. I the ticket office, which was in chargea day of the Scripture measure kind, dinner recently. We were delighteddid and he did. Possibly if my good of Mildred McClure, and one booth for"Pressed down, shaken together and to have with us on that evening Mrs.friend, the doctor, had not met me the Information Bureau, which wasrunning over."Van Redpath of Utica, Ohio, and Mrs.that day I would have had a nice in charge of Ora Hays. EverythingMany thanks are due for the pa­Townsentience and perseverance exercised in-Nebraska, and also to have the latterand son from Superior,Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas now ready, the great locomotive beganand everything. Possibly. And then to steam straight for Chicago. Thisthe designing of the event, and for at church Sabbath. They will allagain possibly I would not be here to distance soon grew to a close as thethank him and three or four of hiscolleagues and a host of friends whohave shown me multitudes of kindnessesin these dreary weeks. A mastoidis not to be trifled with, and anyonewho has had trouble of that kindcan testify that it is not good company.That is enough about my troubles.What I am trying to do in this note is toexpress my appreciation of the manymanifestations of good will that havereached me since I was laid aside.First of all I am indebted to the studentsof the Seminary for the waythey carried on classes and prosecutedthe work we had begun together. Themen took turns in teaching the classesand I have a feeling that they allproflted by the experience. Roy Fullertonkindly took charge of the' classin beginning Hebrew, and RobertWard carried on the work in beginningGreek. All of the men contributedsomething and the time wasnot lost. As soon as I could turn mymind to work at all they came to ourhouse for classes. All this affords menot -a little satisfaction and it is evidencethat these men have taken their•^ork seriously and the church willnot be disappointed in them.Not only did the students help outbut the busy pastors of Pittsburghgave their time freely. The Rev. E.L. McKnight gave three mornings ofprecious time. In these hours he gavethe students lectures on Evangelism.Mr. McKnight's experience in the fleldof Evangelistic work qualifles him tospeak on this subject. It had been myintention to have him discuss thiswork some time during the year andthe situation afforded the opportunity.The Rev. R. C. Reed also kindlytook the class in Church Government.This class comes at 8:30 A. M. andMr. Reed lives on the North Sideabout ten miles away. A ten mileride on Pittsburgh street cars in zeroweather, or in any kind of weather,is a day's work in itself. A twentymile ride is torture.I hope these men are never laidaside by sickness, but if they are Imay have an opportunity to repaytheir kindness in part.Dr. W. J. Coleman, just out of thetake who these host have eral hospital, had deed. detained The the days expected. sent of been this friends. Rev. library. offered longer letters to in opportunity J. the bed B. I throughout arrangement It of at in his took I Willson, will the am encouragement. services the time, indebted west be of who will the impossible thanking gave of but church for should books to sev­wasthe a IBELLECENTER.Mrs. W. H. Middleton has closedhouse in Belle Center and gone toCleveland to spend several weeks ofwinter with her sister, Mrs. Quay.An all afternoon sewing was heldthe gracious and perfect manner inwhich it was consummated. We say,helpers they are, they contributedliberally toward the extra expenses.The pastor's family held an "AtHome" New Year's afternoon andevening for congregation and friends.spend the winter here.Mr. McClement has been called tofruit sellers and magazine and newspaperboys kept their trainload excitedand busy. The train stopped"Behold how good a thing'it is," as a Chicago _ by the sudden death of hisfltting ending CHICAGO of a long, NOTES. well fllledand brother-in-law, Mr. Cunningham.with a jerk, as it seemed, and we hadfraternal day with God's people. Our sympathy goes to the family into spend four hours in Chicago waitingfor our train to leave for Winona. January 10, Rev. W. J. Coleman, D.D.,We held our Winter CommunionMany heartfelt thanks.this bereavement.Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sanderson We are glad to note that nearlyMeanwhile we were entertained in assisting. Dr. Coleman has been giventhe faculty for making the truths the sermon note contest. The con­and family. thirty started in the two divisions ofthe Zoo, which was the terrible shrieksof Rev. Martin's trombone, and in the of God's Word plain and driving them test ends June 30th. Prizes to children8 to 14 years are $3.00, $200 andart gallery, which was pictures drawn home with convincing arguments andto suit the music played. "Yes, illustrations. His messages will be $1.00, and for young people 15 toWe Have No Bananas,'' "Cohen'sAutomobile," "Barney Google," many. His recent accident certainly Additional $1.00 is offered to every­remembered long and • profltably by 25 years, are $4.00, $2.50 and $1.50."Magie," "The Old Log Cabin Up the left no impairment of mind or impedimentof speech.ing_ and evening, for the sixone who gets all notes for both morn-Hill," and "Home, Sweet Home."monthsAmong the artists were Mildred Mc­ Three names were added to the congregation'sroll, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, as follows: Neatness, 20 per cent;period. Contestants will be gradedClure, Rev. Martin, Donald Robertson,Donald Martin, Paul Baird and Henry who with family came to Chicago Legibility, 10 per cent; Accuracy ofMcKee. This was a very interesting from Winnipeg recently, and Miss Outline, 50 per cent. Total 80 perevent and all had quite a laugh and Jennie Bell, once a member of the cent. For each outline missed 2%surprise at the artists' conception of R. P. Church, was received from the per cent will be taken off. The judgeswhat belonged to the assigned phonographpieces.We make a tardy report of the bap­EMPTY TENEMENTS—WHY?Methodist Episcopal Church. in the Sermon Note Contest are Dr;A. I.Robb, W. J. Marshall and C. C.After we had played in the tism of Helen Jane, infant daughter Atchison.The corner saloon has been replacedAmusement Park until we were of Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Thomson, on mMr.NewHowardYork byBoydbetterand-business,Mr. Deandespitetheexhausted, we were again put on the October 4, 1925.Hinton werepredictionscontinuedofastheushersprophetsfortrain for Winona. The porter, RobertBaird, came in and yelled, "First for Ireland in August last to become workMiss Joey L. Thomson, who sailed anotherof dampnessperiod.and gloom.They didButsplendidthe realestateduringagentsthein Manhattanpast six months.still havecall to the dining car." The committeethen served pineapple. Bavarian the Free Church, Conery Manse, was thinksthe bride of the Rev. John Howe of aThegi'ievance.Los AngelesThe tenementscongregationareempty—thousandsthey have theof them,finestpastormore thanincream, cake and hot chocolate. Then given her certiflcate of standing. theat anyCovenantertime in years!Church.Why do thesecame the praise service^- At the close Expensive repairs and street improvementtaxes have drawn heavily student of local renting conditions hasugly apartments go uni-ented? Aof Rev. Martin's prayer, just as hesaid "Amen," the clock chimed in the upon the limited resources of our littleflock. However, we always seem Lea.gue and other pro-saloon organi­given an answer that the ModerationNew Year. Surely the Supi-eme BeingSEMINARY FURNISHINGS.had planned our party, for the social able to do a little more when the de­zationmand arises.should consider. He says that thesupported by business menended In response at that to perfect the last moment. appeal for Wefunds give Him for credit. additional furnishings in The customary holiday entertainmentwas given by the Sabbath dirty tenements are now living in thefamilies that used to htid'dle in dark,the Everyone Seminary went the home following happy, amounts and wehave thank been the committee, received. Our Ora thanks Hays. Mildredthe McClure, donors. Robert Baird, Henry Halliday, contributed a number of suburbs in new one and two-familyare School. Mrs. Sawdon, cousin of Mrs. open spaces in the other boroughs ordueMr. McKee Clyde and McFarland, Work Carithers, Jona­whthan's of Creek praise for , their . careful $25.00 number of excellent readings. "White No less than 150,000 such dwellingsare beautiful songs, and Mrs. Sproull a houses, many of v,-hich they own'worthyTwo planning Friends, and United entertainment. Miami 10.00 Gifts" by the children exceeded twentydollars.years and few of them stand empty.have been erected within the past 'ewJames D. Bowser, AN INVITED Geneva GUEST. 2.70In addition to these contributions a On Sabbath, January 10, Mrs. AgnesSneen gave birth to a daughter, real estate, and not temperance—isHis explanation—and he is talkingfriend from First Beaver Falls hasauthorized us to buy a Welsbach stove Mabel Tobena.Prosperity and Prohibition!" Prosperityfilledthe worker's purse andand charge it to his .account. Illness Miss Kathryn McCandless, a studentin Geneva College, spent the there was no saloonkeeper standing byprevented an earlier acknowledgmentof these gifts. There is still need holiday season at home. Everybody is to rob him on his way home. He o-otfor money and the cause is commendedto those who may wish to devote The Misses Carson and Coulter, profited as well as he by his toil. Theglad to see Kathryn.more and saved more. His familysome money to a particular object. teachers in Berwyn, John Boyd, medicalstudent of Illinois Medical College, even he is better off doing nothingonly loser was the rumseller, andSincerely,R. J. G. McKNIGHT. and Mr. and Mrs.. Lynn, of Gary, than he would have been getting richshared the Communion with us. off his neighbor's weakness, a= manyMr. Thomas McClement. of Los of them will gladly confes.^.~Tkehad Angeles, on The January $77 Women's for was 17th. thank over Missionary offering. Sabbath • Society Like visitoi-the Christum Advocate.

iZTHE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84DEMANTOWfeitHlMiSTHE MEMfibRBviicSUBUMiLITERATUIIE. INCi.UOIN& TESTES PtitN'FOR "^;. STANDARD SjErS-^e.OOO-Alip IIP -. f!J. C. DEAGAN. INC.157 DEAGAN BUILDING. CHICAGOa K. K. K., or Kingman Kounty Klan, said to- have been sewed up in sacksomeof the bright-witted younger ing, and at night, weighted, to have The Reformed Presbyterian Churchones dubbed themselves. There were been consigned to the Potomac River; having no publishing house of_ its own advisesits m, 3.their pioneer days.was said to be in the possession of Witherspoon Bldgor any of itsMr. Fravel Snair surprised us by Lieutenant Baker, who had never seen j PhiladelphiaDepositoriesELDER JOHN QUAY.Elder John Quay, of ' Northwood bringing home his bride, formerly him, and he did not use the photo-•congregation, died January 21, aged Miss Zana Mason, on Christmas day. graph in identifying him. Letters and78 years. Mr. Quay was for several We are giad to say that all of- our pictures of Booth were found upon therightwill.direction,He is notwillboundedleadbyhimplaceon inoryears a devoted elder, and also for a sick people are recovering. Mrs. C. body, but were not used; and it isvigorousspace. Hisgrowth.habits,Heoncewillformedknowinthetheconsiderable time a teacher in the K. Counery is much better. Mrs. Will claimed that Booth had sent a ma,ntruth and the truth will make himSabbath School of the congregation. Tippin is improving. Miss Sarah back to secure, those things which he free. Free to "go, and grow, andOne sister, Mrs. Shaw, of Rushylvania,survives him, and also the only Nellie Curry, who met with an acci- The author pictures Booth as es-His light will shine.Hay is getting better nicely. Miss had forgotten at the farm house. glow."daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hemphill, dent and broken leg, is doing well, caping, and follows him to the South,of Belle STERLINGCenter. NOTES.Miss'Sylvia Hutcheson, who has been West, to Mexico, China and the SouthSterling is well started on the ac­attendintivities of the New Year.New York, had an operation for ap- has his mother visiting him. Al-FEBRUARY 14, 1926.the White Bible School in Seas, and to California, where she ING OF THE LESSON FORWe had our annual dinner on New BY pendicitis PROF. and JOHN is gaining COLEMAN. daily. though none of Booth's family sym-Year's Day. There was an abundance JESUS Three THE of our GOOD children SHEPHERD. won Bibles pathized with the South, or showed SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACHforrepeating the Catechism almost any sympathy with his own mad act, John 10:1-30.of good things to eat. After the feastMr. R. M. Edgar presided over an perfectly, Ruth McCory and Ralph his mother never ceased to love him,What was the purpose of the writlege.It continues for one week each four brothers, and the story pictures ing of the Gospel of John? Jno. 20;excellent program of readings tind and Donald Edgar.but urged that he be always considsongs.- We have some very fine talenthere, second to none. Most of W. C. T. U., is often away on a lee- He is said to have been engaged toMrs. Dill, a state worker in the ered as dead.year. Everyone is welcome; there him as sorely regretting his crime, 31. There are the testimonies off-^ZXLfllf^the numbers were mirth provoking, ture tour.J^T t ^ P°''f^ ''' ^"^the''^Tlovelyi° ''''"^^^daughter^I"^J°''?.of Senator^\^Hale,Joiin the Baptist and other human inpresidentbut we were all ready for.a few earnestwoi'ds from our pastor in closing, isOne of thea'ndgooda boardthingswhoinplanSterlingforwhomemoryneverofceasedthe martyi-edto mournPresident.for him.,. . , , .,, ., j.- j.^,. -cr x,it,abutBibletheInstitutecollegeconductedfaculty areby thethe ButHe' wasMissconsideredHale neverunusuallyknew thathandpresidentandhis dividuals, the testimony of the Father,teachers.and joined heartily in singing 121stManyfacultydifferentof SterlingsubjectsColdeathsome andwasthea thinomostofgifteddoubt.actor of thethat of the Spirit and that of Jesusare studied. Such as the Life of The author writes a very fluent, Himself. Which is this chapter?Psalm.?tW*' ^ t\'p^ ^'^4-4°'Jf %°lf V°."' ^"'^ j?,!^^f "^1"^^ . ^}Z^\ introducing the Count how many times the wordsSince New Year's our nastoi- has cthei.-,. ihe map of Palestine is Ghost (?) cf Abraham Lincoln m sev- ,„ „ ,„ , „ .„ • j „

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR FEBRUARY 28. PRAYER .MEETING TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY 24.VOL. 84. NO. 2157.4 2 N D Y E A RFEBRUARY 10, 1926.FOUNDED BT JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884."Out Bannar" vas merged In the Chrlatiui Nation in Jona, 1894. Tbe BatomMd PresbyteTlan Standard vac mwced Is tbe Obilstlan Nation i^ let, 1«0». TbeCbrlstlan Nation became an Intematlonal weekly October 4tb, 1(11.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at .^ post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J, under act o* Jarch 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITY.T H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SEND OF PRIMOGENITURE.THE historic rule of primogeniture isthreatened with extinction in England.By this rule, the eldest son inheritedthe rights and privileges and much, ifnot all of the property of a parent dyingintestate. A new law has gone into effectby which all estates not disposed ofby testament will be divided among allthe children without respect to age or sex.It is thought that this law will eventuallybreak up the old large estates of England.U. S. IN THE WORLD COURTAfter a contest lasting three years, theadvocates of the World Court have prevailedat Washington. By a vote of 76 to17, the Senate voted to join the WorldCourt. The vote was taken on January27th. The vote was not taken along partylines, forty Republicans and thirty-sixDemocrates voting in the affirmative.Thus the eflforts begun by President Hardingand Secretary Hughes and continuedby President Coolidge are crowned withsuccess. The many advocates of participationby the United States in the PermanentCourt of International Justice,commonly abbreviated into the title WorldCourt, have eventually had their will. TheState Department will now proceed to arrangefor our admittance to the Courtunder the reservations that conditionedthe Senate's vote.HEROISM AT SEA.The closing week of January has witnessedmany instances of heroism on thehigh seas. And the seas were high, inmore ways than the phrase is wont toimply. The rescue work was impeded bywaves fifty feet high, driven by 100 mileBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.an hour gales, sleet, snow and fog. financing The business. He saw no reason whyrescue that focused the attention of the they should find diflficulty in this new enterprise.world was made by the crew of the PresidentRoosevelt. Twenty-five ofl[icers andmen, the entire crew of the British freighterAntinoe, were rescued. The rescuecalled for four days of eflfort and cost thelives of two of the rescue workers. Fourlife-boats were destroyed in the eflfort atrescue. The welcomes accorded both rescuersand rescued upon their arrival inEngland voiced the interest and appreciationfelt in both parties. Suitable evidencesof the sympathy felt for the familiesof the two men who died in the wayof duty, and of the honor accorded thebrave seamen who worked the rescue arein course of preparation. These have beenanxious days for all interested in thosewho "go down to the sea in ships."TITHING BY BIG BUSINESS.A huge consolidation in the bread industryhas been brought about and is incorporatedin Maryland under the nameof the Ward Food Products Corporation.Twenty million shares of stock are to beissued. The corporation is rated at11,000,000,000. Half the stock, or 10,000,-000 shares, is to be preferred stock paying7 per cent dividends. After this 7 percent is paid, a tithe of the earnings is tobe set aside for philanthropies. Then theremaining 10,000,000 shares of commonstock will participate in the remainingsurplus as dividends. When questioned asto whether he anticipated any difficulty indisposing of the common stock under sucha plan, Mr. Ward declared that he and hisassociates had practiced tithing hithertoand had been blessed in their plans forFRANK CONFESSION.Frank confession threatens to becomea habit in some Modernist circles. In theissue of January 13th, these columns containeda quotation from the Christian Centuryunder the caption "Seeing the IssueClearly." Side by side with that statementput the following from the pen ofProf. James Bisset Pratt, an outstandingliberal. The statement was quoted byThe Methodist."We must not blink the fact that oneof the eflfects of emancipating (fromcreeds) has been to weaken incalculablythe foundations of religious faith for millionsof Christians before anything takenaway has been replaced. Tell this not inGath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon,but we may well confess to each otherthat the glowing promises made to ourselvestwenty years ago of a newly vitalizedChristian faith have not been fulfilled."ACCURACY OF THE BIBLE.This same Methodist quotes from thewritings of Prof. Robert Dick Wilson concerningthe marvellous accuracy of theBible in its historical references, an accuracythat every archeological discoverybut serves to emphasize:"There is no book in the world that hasbeen handed down as has the Bible, andwe today study every consonant of theBible. There are 29 kings of Egypt, Israel,Judah, Moab, Damascus, Tyre, Babylon,Assyria, Persia; ten diflferent countries(Continued on page 3)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:armCl)atr'A SCRIPTURE TEXT COIN THATc^ WAS A MISSIONARY.By W. H. Morse, M.D.We had hoped and prayed and madeall sorts of efforts for the conversionof Antonio Forte, but all to no avail.He was a fine, first-rate young man,and a general favorite with all whoknew him. At the evening school hehad made a good record. In the^ barbershop where he was employed tiiepatrons preferred his services. Atthe boarding house he was the starboarder. His habits were good, hisname irreproachable, but when itcame to attending Divine services, hewas not there. He never heard massat any of the Roman Catholicchurches, and at the Protestantchurches and missions he was astranger. He was simply mdifterent,and by his indifference others were ledto occupy the same position.But we wanted him, and wantedhim more and more as he grew older.When he had taken out his papersand had Anglicized his name intoAnthony Strong, and was beingtrained in politics, we wanted himstill more. But it was not of any use,even when we took pains to addresshim as Mister Strong. He did not refuseour efforts, but after politely expressinghis thanks, continued m hisindifference.When he announced that ne wasgoing to his homeland for a visit andto spend the winter, we coveted himmore than ever, for we saw that as awill express his own finegenius."And still our beloved land has "The Christians in America arenothing to offer her except her protection—whichmeans to the extent of children of other nations, and willhelping the widows and fatherlessher prestige and the power of her they not also help the hungry souls inter to him, urging him to accept the 6:23. The congregation heard a rich army and navy.the Philippines? If the PhilippinesSaviour, and in it I put a Scripture Gospel sermon, full of Spirit's fervor But how about our Church? Must should become a corrupted nation,text coin on which were the two and eternity's eloquence. The speaker'sfaith was evidently strong, and have not seen the ultimate result so her step-mother America? We arewe lie down on our .iob because we who would be to blame? Would nottexts •"The wages of Sin is Death." when he had finished his discourse long looked for and prayed for in our blaming Spain for not teaching us"But the Gift of God is Eternal and offered prayer, he announced that own land?the CHINESE i-ight path, GENERAL and will BUYS we alsoLife through Jesus Christ."there were three "testimonia" (witnesses)present, who would be bap­Philippines, shows them to be a people theDr. Laubach, in The People of the blame BIBLES. America for not teaching usThis coin was placed loose m theWordWordhas justof Godbeenwhenreceivedshebyhasthetheletter, and it was addressed to him at tized. No explanation had been made who understand the Chinese better chanceofficers oftothedo it?AmericanPardonBiblemeSocietyin thehis native place, Inchiostro. Then it as to them or as to the source of the than we do. They also understand waythatIGeneralam expressingChang Tze-kiang,our feelings,onebutofwas mailed thither, in advance of his coin. The words were hardly out of the people of India better than we do. IGeneralam writingFeng'sto youleadingwithofficers,the greatesthassailing, that he might find it awaitinghim on his arrival in Italy. the corriere (whose name does not countries better than the other orien­openhis mouth when the two Antonios and They also understand each of theserecentlysinceritypurchasedof my heart.from theMaySociety'sGodChinayouragencyhearts8,000to comecopiesto Macedoniaof theSome time after he reached his appear) went forward and received tal countries themselves. Thus .showingthe Filipinos as the key to the AmericaChristianand helpScripturesus. Be theforChristiansdistributionoffather's he received the letter under the rite.among theaofficersblessingintohisthearmy.Filipinos."Thispeculiar circumstances. Another Pastor Voce kept the coin. Antonio Orient. They are orientals, Ijut have —Writtenis reportedinto be1921,one ofbythealargestFilipinoAntonio Forte had received it from Forte returned to America a changed been in contact first with European, woman.orders for Chinese Bibles and Testamentsever received by the Chinathe corriere, and after reading the man, telling his story simply, and and now ^ with American civilizationletter had given it to the Antonio then identifying himself with the and religion until they are more oragency.Forte for whom it was intended. The Presbyterian church. When the story less conversant with all.It is a most significant event in viewenvelope was torn when the letter of his conversion reached his employers,Roman Catholics, he lost his posi­in that being refused autonomy forThey are, moreover, a wise people,of the anti-foreign and anti-Christianreached Inchiostro, and as was afterwardlearned there was no coin ention.He obtained another in a city the present, are searching into thesentiment in China today. It indicatesthat apparently Chinese oppositionis not against the Bible.closed. (I must say right here, parenthetically,that ever since I was a bath he who is now Anthony Strong make up whatever they lack. Theytwelve miles distant, and every Sab­reasons, and making brave effort toThese Bibles and Testaments are toboy I had been warned against enclosingunwrapped coins in letters, service in the Presbyterian church. , sects, but are trying to get togetheris regular in attendance and spiritual are not willing to accept any of thebe furnished in full leather and halfleather, gilt biridin"-'and are to containat the request of General Changand might have known better.)—-^ on a united church for the Philippines.Now conies the happy sequel. LETTER FROM DR. KATEThere are still a number of sectsa personally inscribed presentationOur American" Antonio had not beenMcBURNEY.among themselves it is true, but thisstatement written by the Genera' himself.The cost of the order will beat home long when the other Nanning. So. China,does not concern us at the moment.Antonio came to him with somethingDecember 28, 1925. . The main point is, what are we go­'in had mind was Scripture something passed, then troubling They It on it over his was felt his the talked was hand. with his probablyother him. coin. mind. on through activated corriere. hand.the his That Antonio He mind man talked. several That he which confessed And the by wanted from He and had envelope that letter was Some came days, something a America. that visitor.was on which with time was and talk ad­he his a of herself, ernment sister States ther with Synod as she Christ ary Early fhe China would replied came a Republic basis made to it in letter to ask a her recommend the would to of no Chinese that the history her Ruler, that such be United our law. since missionary she acknowleda;ementCovenanter improbable of and such Synod, to acknowledegeThe the States her His a Republic mission­plan-to United asking paistor young Word Gov­that bro­ot tliem working making? What ency, saixe e-atheririT Or little of shall our to mulberry is that to js church—thd do sister .church this our their God, of she about Church the strength meaning sound and fate I trees Republic—still-in-the-clans life?' it? take lacks, as verv rise in of Shall we that the Whv to young quintescencethis our to did final the tops we I our are wonder China? pmerg-• annual people leave' of mes-hear?- they-new about 6,000 Chinese dollars.dressed to Antonio Forte, and thinkingit was a piece of money, had replied, "I think she should be asked ing together at Winona m 1926?another nation. The Chinese brother facing, with such deep joy, their com­slipped it out. Anxious to find how to do so at any rate." And so the When that meeting is over, will theymuch it was worth in Italian money, letter was translated and sent to go back to their congregations thehe had, with a great deal of difficulty, Synod. Synod received it in exactly same young people who left them aread the English words upon it. the same spirit as the missionary. If few weeks earlier ? Or will they goiThen, realizing their meaning, he had I remember correctly, it was sent on back in deep humility of heart, butbeen impressed. His first thought to Washington, where a representativeof the Government made exactly born of the Spirit? Will they throwwith a firm step and a new purpose,was to see that Antonio got his coin,and he had brought it to him.the same comment and received the all their youthful energies into anOf course that other Antonio knew same answer.unconquerable onslaught agiainst thenothing "about the coin, and explained As to further details of that inci­great Enemy who is still going aboutthe welcome was emphasized when hewas shown the Scripture coin. Hetrue Christian the advantage of his was evidently a man of few words,faith would have been of signal worth and retaining the coin, asked themamong his relatives and friends; but to come again on Sabbath morning toevery advance was smilingly repelled. his regular services, when he promisedWhen finally he was to sail, he was to "spiegare" (explain) it.presented with an English and an They were there, three interestedItalian Bible; but after he had gone men. The preacher held up the cointhe books were found in his room. at his desk, and announced thatShortly before he left I wrote a let­thereon was his testo (text), Romansto the corriere that the letter and its dent, only one thing is relevant, and as a roaring lion, and never give up.contents were intended for the man that can be summed up in the "saddest until the people of the Philippinefrom America. As soon as the corrierehad told him what the wordsaccept or refuse intelligently to ac­word of tongue or pen": "It might Islands have had the opportunity toon the coin signified, he suggestedknowledge Christ as King?that they should go to the AntonioOur church has some well trained,from America and lay the matter andtried and true specialists in this work.the coin before him. This they proceededto do.The man from America was aspuzzled as could be, but he fully translatedthe two sentences:"Perciocche il salario del peccato ela morte.""Ma il dono di Dio e la vita eternain Christo Gesu."The three men talked it over, eagerly,earnestly; but comprehensionhalted. The word "salario" (wages)made an impression, but those otherwords, "dono" (gift) and "morte"(death), were offsetting. They puzzledover the words for some time,and then the superstition characteristicof their race, emerged, and seizedupon them. Perhaps the Waldensianminister could make clear the meaningof the mysterious coin, and to him thethree men went.The minister, whose name wasVoce, received them welcomely, andhave been." But it was not!The tender infant Republic—ourlittle sister—was left to flounderabout, helpless, alone, at the tender(?) mercies of the Arch enemy, whenher big sister should have been in aposition to step in and lend a helpinghand. Is it any wonder that she nowdoubts the value of Christianity. AWolf with his fangs in her throatdoes the blame rest?now has her in his power, and whereAnd now God is giving our churchanother opportunity.The church has plenty of money. Letme say it again. The CovenanterChurch has plenty of money for sucha project—plenty to staff and equipa very thorough canvass of the PhilippineIslands. Don't tell me I'm mi.staken,"These are hard times," etc. Iknow I am not mistaken. All the resourcesof His Omnipotent poiver areat our disposal. If we do our part weWe have another little sister, or will not find Him in any dilemma toshould I call her our daughter, as relatedto the United States? No, she I've seen. The Devil can not hinder"supply all our needs." / knovj foris another little sister republic in the the onward progress of Christ's Kingdom.Only Christians can do that. •making. She has been buffetted aboutat the hands of many, enemies. She I hope you will all read Dr. Daubach'sbook, published by George H.was partly Mohammedanized. Shewas largely Romanized, but only by Doran Company, New York. It wascompulsion, so was glad to be re­recommended' to me from a numberleased from the iron rule. With it of such books, as a sane, comprehen­and reliable book. It has been aall, the Filipino people are still large­sivlybelievers in the Christian religion. revelation to me, and through readingVarious churches have been teaching it, God has given me a vision of whatEvangelical Christianity since the our church can do in presenting theislands came under United States controlple.(They will not wait forever.)claims of Christ to that waiting peo­A new generation has grown up I will quote from Dr. Daubach'sand is being educated. A national boojc: "The Filipino will not be aconsciousness is becoming apparent, replica of America—he will be somethingbetter than an imitation—heand a great longing for independentexistence is its legitimate oitspring.

February 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE VICTORIES OF GOD.One of the persistent facts of historyis the failure of man and the unfailingvictories of God. History shows that fromthe beginning until now man has alwaysfailed. It also shows that God has neverfailed.God made at least seven attempts tolift the world through men. First hechose Adam and Eve and gave them thebest circumstances possible under whichto preserve the race. The results weknow. First Eve sinned and then Adam,and from that time Eden was a memory.Next God chose the line of Seth. Aboutit we know little except that later hechose Enoch to bear his name. AfterEnoch the world became so corrupt thatGod cleansed it with a flood,saving onlyNoah and his family. Out of this choicecame the rebellion at Babel.Then God selected Abraham to be thehead of a new line. After him came thechoice of Isaac and Jacob. For centuriesthis choice stood. Israel became a nation.Finally the nation was divided by sin andten tribes were lost to the redeemed host.But even this was not the end. The remainingtribes needed to be carried intocaptivity for seventy years that theymight be purified of the sin of idolatry.At last a remnant came back to theirown land to serve idols no more. But theydid not leave sin behind in the land of captivity.It came back with them to dwellwith them and be their ruin. To them thelong expected Messiah came but the sinin their hearts kept them from knowingtheir Lord. Had they accepted him, thislast choice of God would have been a success.Instead they crucified him andthrew away the last chance for man toachieve success.Then came the dispensation of the HolySpirit. Jesus by his death and resurrectionhad purchased redemption for hisown. This achieved he went home to glorythere to abide. In his room he sent theHoly Spirit, who was to apply the redemptionalready purchased by Christ.For this plan there has been no failure.See what the gospel has already done forthe world. Who can question that? Markthe disappearance of slavery in two thousandyears. There is scarce a country inthe world where the use of liquor is notunder attack. In our own country, withall the failure of politicians to enforce thelaw, we are far away from the hellishconditions of the open saloon. War, anothergrievous sin, is being called to account.We are hearing more about itsmiseries and less about its glories thanyears ago. While churches have not beenfaithful, while the sins of the homelandsare hindering the work abroad, neverthelessa Hindu, Gandhi, is preaching an appliedgospel that puts to shame many aChristian pulpit.When one looks at the triumphs of thefaith is he liable to conclude in the faceof history that the Holy Spirit cannot applythe redemption purchased by Christ?Will he conclude that the Holy Spirit hasfailed and Jesus must come again to dothe work? No! That cannot be. The HolySpirit is God and God does not fail.ROME GATHERS ANOTHER.Notre Dame, a Roman Catholic Universityin Indiana, has been very prominentin the football firmament for the pastfive years. Their coach is the famousKnute Rockne who created quite a stir by Such pseudo-scientific representationsflirting with Columbia University while should serve as a warning to students whounder a long term contract with NotreDame.During the period of Rockne's greatestsuccess the Catholics were never backwardabout advertising the fact that their coachwas not a Roman Catholic. This wasparaded as evidence of the broad-mindednessof Catholicism. It should rather beregarded as an evidence of Romanpatience. Within the past few weeks thepublic press announced that Knute Rocknehas become a Roman Catholic. Rome'shead is long and her arm is strong andone by one her dupes are gathered in.ACCURACY OF THE BIBLE.(Continued from page 1)mentioned, among these 29 both in theBible and on the monuments, so we cantrace them. Every one of these is mentionedin the Bible as king of the rightcountry. Every one of the 29 is mentionedin the correct chronological and synchronousorder. Remember, some of thesekings reigned, like Rameses II, for 62years, some for two months. If you weregoing to write the history of this centuryand had to get those little kings in theBalkans and Germany and Austria andItaly down right in their synchronism andtheir relativity, you would find a big problem.But the Bible has its kings right."EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VIII. Human Fossils and Pseudo-Human Fossils.We now come to one of the most vitalpoints of the theory of evolution. We wishto investigate the history and the appearanceof the most important fossils whichhave been called "missing links" betweenthe lower animals and man. A fossil ofman may consist of one bone, severalbones, or of a complete skeleton. Prof.H. F. Osborn regarded a single tooth,which he found in Nebraska, as sufficientfossil evidence to declare that he hadfound another missing link. Prof. EliotSmith, of London University, drew a reconstructionof this ancient ancestor andhis wife, which was published in the "IllustratedLondon News" (June 24, 1922),showing in a realistic manner both Mr.and Mrs. Hesperopithecus. Of course thegeneral public would see this, and be greatlyimpressed with it, while only a fewwould see the statement in "Nature"(June, 1922) by Dr. Smith Woodward, ofthe British Museum of Natural History,in which he said that he believed the toothwas that of a Pliocene bear. Two peoplefrom one bear's tooth! Can you beat it?It should have appeared in "Punch."read such books as "Men of the Old StoneAge" (1916) by Prof. H. F. Osborn, or"The Antiquity of Man" (1920) by Prof.Arthur Keith, or "The Evolution and Progressof Mankind" (1923) by HermannKlaatsch, and who look at the pictures ofthe supposed reconstructions of semi-humanbeings which are said to be our ancestors.These reconstructions are madesometimes from one bone, usually fromonly a few bones, which when found werebroken into several pieces. Often even expertsdiffer as to whether certain of thesefossils belong to an ape or a man. Insome cases the bones are so scattered thatit is impossible to determine whether theyoriginally belonged to one or several individuals.In other cases the peculiar shapeof the bones is probably due to the factthat they originally belonged to an abnormalindividual. There are also reconstructionswhich are declared by some anthropologiststo be based upon bones some ofwhich were of human, others of simianorigin.Let us consider the most important fossilswhich are alleged to be human.Pithecanthropus Erectus.Allow me to introduce to you one whois alleged to be one of our oldest ancestors.If his age is calculated correctly (byKeith) he is about fivehundred thousandyears old. Do not be alarmed at his name,he did not choose it himself, it v^as selectedby some of his much younger relatives.His full name is Pithecanthropus Erectus,but his every-day name is just plain Pithecanthropus.You see his name is partlyGreek and partly Latin, and the Latin ismixed with the Greek. If we should callhim plainly, Ape-Man, as his name means,his presence would not have such a hypnotizingeflfect. His full name would be,if fully translated: Greek-Roman-Erect-Ape-Man. But that would never do, becausehe is possibly our most ancient, andone of our most revered ancestors. De-

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84peret called Haeckel's imagined ancestors"visions of the mind," and many such visionsof the mind, though not so reprehensibleas Haeckel's, have paraded withdignity under a large scientific name. Letit be remembered that designating thispecuhar personage. Pithecanthropus, doesnot make him an Ape-Man, any more thancalling a negro girl, Lily, makes her white.Now that we have been introduced toPithecanthropus what have we met? Hiswhole being consists of four bones, thecap of a skull, two teeth, and a femur.Two of these bones were found in 1891by Dr. Eugene Dubois, a Dutch army officer,near Trinil, in Central Java. Hiswork of excavation was conducted in anold river bed, and when the wet seasoncame on he was forced to suspend operations.The next year he found two morebones, the left thigh bone and anothermolar tooth. The teeth were about fivefeet distant from the skull and the femurabout fiftyfeet away. In this same localityfossil bones of animals had beenfound previously and others have beenfound later. Dubois thought the stratumin which these bones were found to be atleast as old as the Pliocene epoch. Othershave classified it as still older. Dr. Duboisreconstructed the skull on the basis of agibbon (an aboreal ape of the genus Hylobates)and estimated its cranial capacityas about 900 cubic centimeters. Thiswould be below the size of the normalbrain. The average human brain occupiesthe space of about 1,480 c. c. Some haveconsidered this skull to be that of an idiot,others that of an ape-man, and others thatof a giant ape or Hylobates. The famousanthropologists at Leyden in 1895 wereunable to agree. Five said that Pithecanthropuswas an ape, seven a man, andseven an intermediate form between manand the apes.(To be continued)PRAYER FOR THE ISRAELITES.By Dr. J. C. McFeeters.Prayer for the Israelites is always in order,but especially now. To them pertainthe promises; let the promises be pleadedbefore the Lord; we are His remembrancers.These people have knowledge of the livingand true God by means of the Old Testament,but their knowledge is cloudedwith unbelief. A veil is on their heart;however, that veil shall be removed; "itshall be taken away." Then shall theysee Jesus clearly; they will behold Himwhom "they pierced," and be in bitternessfor their mistake. By them Jesus willthen be accepted, honored and served.What an impulse this will impart to theChristian Church! Not a mere accessionof ten million; that alone would be a thrillingevent. This will be the beginning ofa world-wide revival; a forward movementtouching the ends of the earth; an unparalleleddemonstration of the Spirit's workon souls; a consecration of new missionariesby the hundreds of thousands underJesus; a re-inforcement of Gospel workerssuflficient in power, purpose and action toconvert the world. Paul says, "What shallthe receiving of them be but life from thedead ?" Life from the dead; the revivingof the old, stagnant, putrid world.Israel will then find their mission andwork. They will have the zeal of the earlyChristian; the indefatigable activity ofthe apostles. They will not be segregatedor concentrated within any country, butdistributed over all the world, even asthey are today. Micah says, "And theybe in the midst of many peoples as dewfrom the Lord; as the showers upon thegrass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waitethfor the sons of men." They will beconverted, energized and filledwith thedynamic power of the Gospel in "that day,the Lord's set time." Zechariah says,"And it shall come to pass in that day,that I will pour out upon the house ofDavid, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem,the Spirit of grace and of supplication;and they shall look upon Me, whomthey have pierced, and they shall mournfor Him, as one mourneth for his onlyson." "And he that is feeble among themshall be as David; and the house of Davidshall be as God."The return of the Jews, as a nation, |.oPalestine, is based on a misapplication ofScripture; a narrow, unworthy and deceptiveconception of their inheritance,privileges and power through Jesus Christ.Wherever the Jew findsJesus, he findshisZion; wherever he is converted, he findshis country. Paul writes to the convertedHebrews over all the world: "But ye arecome to Mount Zion, to the city of the livingGod, the heavenly Jerusalem." Emphasizethe present tense: ARE come untoMount Zion.Great commotions among the nations,and violent disturbances in nature, characterizethe present time. The mightyJesus, in His wrath against excessivewickedness, is shaking heaven and earth.Things have gone so far wrong that Heis coming to make them right. The ChristianChurch is facing problems, perplexitiesand a terrific moral conflict. She willbe sorely tried. But her Lord has assuredher of strong reinforcements; the Israelitescoming up as an "army with banners"under the leadership of Jesus. TheChurch will be carried triumphantlythrough the fight.The glorious victory will inauguratethe millennium. In that final struggle((Continued on page 11)C b a n g e l i j S t i t: : D e p a r t m e n t : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.COVENANTER CHURCH.E. G. Russel, Minister.Yes, sir, our meetings have begun andhave gotten oflf on the right foot to agood start. And why not, when theweather has been so favorable and wehave such good, enthusiastic leadership?The meetings will be held every night durthisand next week, with the exception ofSaturday. All are welcomed at each service.The EVANGELIST is Rev. Patton, ofWinchester, Kansas, who is pastor of alarge congregation there. Besides doinghis own work he goes many places to holdspecial meetings, and with splendid results.You will find him a pleasingspeaker, versatile, vivacious and enthusiasticin the things of the Spirit. Everyonewill go away from his meeting feelingthat it has been good to be there. Don'tmiss hearing him.The SINGER is Mr. Steele, of Pittsburgh,Pa., a layman who is giving hisfull time to evangelistic work in ourchurches. He has led the service of praisefor a number of years, always acceptably.To hear him sing makes one feel like praisingthe Lord. His main purpose is to singso that others will become possessed withthe contagion of praise. You will enjoy hisleadership.Next week we plan to have some specialnights for diflferent groups. The programwill perhaps be as follows:Monday night. Young People's night.Tuesday night. Junior Night.Thursday night, Family night.The program for Sabbath, January 31:10 A. M.—Bible School.11 A. M.—Public worship at Superior.Preaching by Rev. Patton.2 P. M.—Sabbath School at Beulah.3 P. M.—Public worship in Beulahchurch.6:45 P. M.—Prayer Circle.7:30 P. M.—Evening worship in Superiorchurch. Rev. Patton in charge.Take Notice, Beulah People.—Your serviceswill be in the afternoon instead ofthe morning, as usual. Mr. Steele willvisit the Beulah church and lead in thepraise service. All the people of the communityare invited to attend these services.—Superior,Nebr., Weekly Journal,January 28th.

February 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPER3 n M t m o t ^ of B r . C l ) o m a 0 % HcljfsonTHE TOUCH OF HIS HAND.By Dr. T. H. Acheson.Sometimes at night my little child.Asleep within her tiny bed,Disturbed by something in herdreams,Cries out in fear, and reaches upHer hand to find companionship.And I, with pity in my heart.Reach down and take the lit1;le palmWithin my own, and hold it fast.Till she is quiet and asleep.Upon a journey far from homeI slept; when, lo, disaster sprangUp in the way, and busy DeathWas gathering in his harvest grim.Unconscious, flung far into nightIwakened, bleeding, crushed, andblind;And reaching up my hand cried out.And then my Lord, with pity moved,Bent down and held my hand in HisTill I was quiet and at peace.Somewhere, far off or near at hand,The shadow-valley waits for me;And though the storm be strong andfierce,Though night be dark and foe assail,I then shall need to fear no ill.Because DR. T. H. the ACHESON, Lord will be PREACHER,with meAnd PASTOR, He in His AND will hold REFORMER. my hand.—The By Dr. United R. C. Presbyterian.Wylie.Twenty years of intimate fellowshipwith Dr. T. H. Acheson, embracingabout half of his ministerial life, gaveine the opportunity of knowing himbetter than I have ever known anyother minister of the gospel. Hisdeath has created a great void in mylife. It is therefore with a heavyheart and an unsteady hand that Iwrite this testimonial.As a minister of Jesus Christ hewas characterized by fidelityto hisLord and Ma.ster in the suoerlativedegree. His preparation for the pulpitwas made with the utmost care. Thispreparation had to do not merely withthe form and manner with which thepulpit mesages were to be delivered,but, above everything else, with thesubstance of these messages. Hishighest aim was to present with exactnessthe great fundamental truthswhich constitute the plan of salvation.He never entered the pulpit unpreparedthrough the most painstakingkind of study and prayer.His analysis of the subjects chosenfor sermonic treatment was alwaysclear, and the discussion was presentedin choice English.While he was admittedly above theaverage as a preacher, he was at hiscussion, thus aiding in arriving at theproper decision.Included in his conception of thework of a minister of the gospel wasone of my best friends. Personal associationswith him in the work of thethe firm conviction that his fieldisplane, and it was a rare blessing to befar wider than his congregation. Thewith him. In his last weeks thereChurch, in the church courts, in thetrue ambassador of Christ has awas scarcely a conversation of thiswork of National Reform, and in ourmessage to the community in whichman of God that did not center abouthome were always pleasant and r)rofitableto me. I was privileged to spendhe lives; to the State of which he ishis beloved Lord. Our departeda citizen or resident; to the world.friend has left a precious testimonythree or four summer vacations withSome definite portion of his time andand a fragrant memory. His passinghim, and these were times of rich fellowship.He was socially congenial,talent must therefore be invested someans much loss to the Church andas to fulfill his obligations to Jesuscause of Christ, and we who have sointellectually and spiritually helpful.Christ by giving the gospel of thehappily known him shall sorely missDr. Acheson was a man of realKingdom to this larger field. Dr.him; but we rejoice in the completionAcheson was an able defender of theclaims of Jesus Christ as Ruler ofthe nations. It was while engaged inNational Reform work that he metwith a serious accident that almostA BROTHER DEARLY BELOVED.By Dr. Findley M. Wilson.Dr. T. H. Acheson was for yearsances made a permanent impressionon thoughtful minds.In the last years of his life Dr.Acheson lived on a lofty spiritualscholarship, of wide and careful reading,and of fineliterary attainments.of his allotted course, and his entranceWhen I entered the ministry he wascoming, though yet a young man, intothe front rank of the ministers ofDR. THOMAS H. ACHESONAugust 10, 1861—December 29, 1925cost him his life. His writinsrs _ on Synod. Among the younger ministersthe various aspects of Christ's claims of that time no one was more soughtas the world's King, appearing from after for special addresses at Synodtime to time in the Christian Nation or in conventions. He never made anand the Christian Statesmen, were address without careful nrenaration,always forceful, and convincing, being and his lectures on National Reforminto eternal reward.May the Lord raise up others of likegifts and consecration to carry forwardthe work of Christ whichclaimed the rare endowments and devotionof our beloved friend. AndENTERING INTO THE VICTORY.may the Lord comfort his bereavedBy Eev. T. M. Slater, D.D.family and congregation.Of Philadelphia, the late Dr. Pa. Dale, of Birmingham,it was said: "He lived under thesway of a succession of great truths,following one another like the constellationsof the heavens." Whichmeans that at successive periods ofhis Chi-istian experience certain greatBible teachings hitherto unrecognizedby him began to arrest his attention,assert their authority, and at lastshone forth in his soul with all theirdivine beauty and God-appointedtransforming power. On this hopeevery true Christian life may be oneof continual and progressive illumination,and therefore increasing blessedness.We believe our dear Dr. Acheson'slife was such. He lived under theblessed sway of a long succession ofgreat Bible teachings—first of allGod's will that he come to Christ andbe saved, then confess his faith as aCovenanter, recognize the claims ofthe ministry, assume the care of specialpastorates, witness publicly toChrist's Kingship, do work as an editorialwriter, and all the many otheraspects of God's will which he recognizedand to which he gave submission.All through his life great andlofty ideals of truth like heavenly constellationspassed over the horizon ofhis soul in stately procession, silently,ceaselessly, majestically, and withepoch-making power. To whicheverof these his heart and mind renderedsubmission was a factor in makinghim what he was.permeated with the logic of the Word and Witnessing: were unusually convincingand persuasive. While living life Dr. Acheson cam.e under the swayDuring the last decade or so of hisbest as a pastor. It is difficult to find and Spirit.ministers who excel both in the pulpit Our brother was characterized by a in Western Pennsylvania it fell to me of another great, and to him, new andand in the homes of the people. This high degree of spirituality. There to arrange programs for several ReformConferences and County Chris­whose illumination he walked withoutepoch-making truth in the comfort ofrare combination of ministerial qualificationswas shown by Dr. Acheson a display of this or any other ChristianEndeavor Conventions. As I now fear. These as we all know were thewas no attempt on his part to makein a high degree. He was a welcome tian grace; they were so completely a look back I can recall how it was alwayswith satisfaction to be able to his strength the feeblest, his lossesyears when his labors were hardest,visitor in all the homes of his people part of him that they could not be hid.in all circumstances and conditions, In his death a void has been created announce Dr. Acheson as one of the the greatest and his trials most severe.Yet it was during this very timebut most especially in times of afflictionand bereavement. Doubtless, the church that cannot be easily filled. his personality and platform power that his love for God and his workin the home, the community and the speakers. One was always sure thatmany sad experiences that came into The Lord alone can furnish adequate would lift the convention to a high was the strongest, his heart most fullhis own life gave him a peculiar fit­compensationess for this part of ministerial ser­has caused.of the conventions might not long be face. Those who heard him preachfor the loss his death level. Although many other features of hope, and a new light was on hisvice.Pittsburgh, Pa.remembered, testimonies are yet to be knew that a new note was ringing inDr. Acheson was a most valuableheard that Dr. Acheson and his utter- his sermons. And it kept on ringingin his mid-week talks, his publicmember of Presbyteries and Synods.prayers, in private conversation, andderstanding discussions. adding He semblies never something with wearied of He frequent the never of subject ecclesiastical value spoke and under to without lengthy the dis-as­un­He night. of thing everywhere.What life. read only—prosfessive He the accounts was same He walking Bible for had all he songs illumirition.this? in had newness always in One the

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84read, but new light was breaking How quickly his work on earth was at the Argonne Front, "I thank God lege to have enjoyed his close friendshipduring the last ten years.from its pages. He was getting new finished—not quickly as we count I had a boy who in the last solemnviews of God, of Christ, of the meaningof salvation. Not merely clearer it is comforting to know that the Mas­fiinched." Then he added, "God is T. H. ACHESON, D.D.years, but in the brevity of life. But hour, when the great test came, never Parnassus, Pa.views, but some entirely new views. ter did not call until every word and just and wise and loving; and 1 hopeBy Dr. W. I. Wishart.Another constellation of Bible teachingsconcerning the privileges of life had been fulfilled. When the laist act means." We can certainly agree with I am glad of the opportunity ofwork, laid as loving duties on his life, i shall learn all that this providencein Christ crossed the horizon of his had been performed; when the last one of his friends in Colorado who bringing my tribute of respect to thesoul, and more great truths were word had been spoken; when the last writes: "We almost feel like asking memory of my neighbor and friendadded to the long succession of those loving recognition of his dear ones had why this diamond had to get so much and brothei in the ministry of theunder whose sway he wanted to live. gently faded from his calm sweet polishing."Lord Jesus Christ. It has been myJust what such teachings are it is face, he was borne away by the loving He lived in the atmosphere of prayer. good fortune to have been thrown intounnecessary to here state in detail, Saviour amid songs of angels, to the "He walked with God: and he was somewhat intimate relationship withbut they are accessible to all who seek Home of the Redeemed.not; for God took him."Dr. Acheson through the past years.DR. ACHESON AS A PERSONALto know. Their acceptance, however, The beauty and glory of the scene! Oakdale, 111.All such associations have helped andWORKER.costs any one just what they cost Dr. —for the shining presence of Jesusinspired me, and have led to an increasingregard and admiration forBy Rev. R. A. Blair.Acheson—the willingness to be a beggar,to be nothing, and in the eyes ofcaused each falling tear to bring intostill more glorious siilendor thehis character. There was an openness"My tongue's a ready writer's pen."HE WALKED WITH GOD."some a fool. "We dare not let theseTo speak about the King."rainbow about the throne of God!and frankness and friendliness aboutBy Dr. J. M. Wylie.meetings stop," he earnestly declared—Psalm 4.5:1.New York City.him which were peculiarly attractive.Early m our lives Dr. Acheson andat the close of the third prayer servicewe had held that memorable Sab­Dr. Acheson had both the ready Two or three of his qualities areI became firm friends. This tie has tongue and the ready pen to speak worthy of particular mention.never been broken. It is a privilege,bath afternoon in Winona years ago;about the King. All who have read He was an eager inquirer afteralong with his many other trueand his word seemed to be the link betweenthat and all others following at.his articles and messages know how truth. He had a passion for knowledge.He was never disposed to takefriends, to pay tribute to his memory. fiuent his pen was to write about theAll will say that he was "a belovedthat time, and the blessings that haveKing. And we all know how he loved anything for granted. Any doctrinebrother and faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord."been with us since. I have seen himto talk about the King. This power of the church, any interpretation ofstanding in meetings where thesecame from the fact that he loved to Scripture, must justify itself to hisHe was attractive in his character.things were being discussed, confessinghis heart-hunger for what hetalk icith the King. His life was a reason and satisfy his discriminatingGentleness and strength were beautifullyblended in him. Candor andlife of prayer and fellowship. Jesus judgment. He was not easily credulous.He must be shown. And helacked, what he knew Christ could beChrist lived in him and spoke throughcourage were outstanding features ol"to him, and what he knew others hadhim.found his greatest pleasure, as ithis life, but gentleness made himfound Him to be. Hunger like that isI had the privilege of hearing his seemed to me, in studying the foundationsof belief and in conquering forgreat. He was as ready to condemnalways filled,while the proud are sentlasf public sermon. His text wassin in himself as in others. He wasaway empty. His idea of self-surrenderwas writing one's name at the foot"Who loved me and gave Himself for himself larger and larger areas ofhumble. He had decided convictions, mc.' ' He emphasized the necessity of truth.yet no one could more freely acknowledgethe worth and sincerity of anof a page on which you were willinga personal acquaintance with the King In this he revealed the spirit of theto let God fillin any obligation Heboth as Saviour and Lord.prophet. He was eager to hear whatopponent than he. He was just, butmight AN IDEAL choose; and CHRISTIAN while God CHAR­ seemedSome of us find it difficult to speak God was seeking to reveal, eager tohe was also generous.to have bound ACTER. him to some hardabout or with Jesus, but Dr. Acheson know the will of God, anxious to understandthat will in its relation toHe had a tender affection for histhings, faith By Dr. of F. this M. kind Foster. will enablecarried with him such an'atmospherefamily and friends, but his supremeAs any our of hearts us to bear "hurt our aplenty" trials bravely,of Christ's presence that it was easy truth and to a needy world and to hiswe devotion was to Christ and His Kingdom.Writing recently from Atlanticvitalize can scarcely all the turn other to put truths down of words ourboth to talk about Jesus and to talk own life. This openness of mind towardthe truth, his sensitiveness toChristian concerning profession, our friend turn and the brother— tide ofwith Jesus when in his company.City of his varied physical and spiritualexperiences he said: "But Christbattle Dr. Acheson. everywhere, He was and loved make by us everybody—notand die victoriously.liveHis consciousness of the presence it and to its finest distinctions, theseof Christ made him very sensitive to were things that impressed me andin a general way; but is here with me, and will guide me: sin and nothing hurt him more than marked Dr. Acheson as a true prophetsomehow he seemed a little nearer; but ray great concei-n in prayer and to feel that he had injured a fellow of the Lord.for he was so uniformly kind, so effort must be for His kingdom and man or sinned against his Lord. Dr. / note this second thing, his responsivenessand ready obedience to thatsympathetic, and could so enter into not for mvself."Sheldon, in personal conversation,the experiences of others! He seemed He was a conversationalist. His said, "Dr. Acheson always helped me which he was convinced to be the willto shed about him the sweet influencesof good cheer, triumphant faith precious gems of thought, and these, He longed for others to come into fine reverence in his soul. Once ascholarly mind had stored away many to be good."of the Lord. There was a deep andand gracious consolation. Perhaps when combined with his native sense the joy of fellowship with the Master thing appeared to him as truth andthese graces which seemed to inclose of humor, made his companionship and two years ago he mapned out the duty, he never lacked the courage tohim as in roses of sweetest perfume, instructive and delightful.program for the Watch Night meetingwhich was used all over the quality, as we will agree, than arespond and obey. There is no finerbecame even more noticeable because He was eminently spiritual. Heof the path assigned him by the Master.At the height of his work he His earnest desire for the church in-ayer-group in the Pittsburgh Pres­Heavenly vision. Such obedience isknew his Bible and lie knew his Lord. church. He also started the ministerial simple and prompt obedience to thewas turned aside by the loving Lord was a deepening of her spirituality, bytery and only two weeks before his often costly. It requires great moralto a path of suffering. In these tryingand prolonged experiences he rose aggressive. "We should jrird up our that it would be continued.that is reddened by the stains of sacri­then we would be qualified to become death expres.sed the earnest desire courage. It leads along the pathwayto greater heights and seemed to re­loinflect more and more the peace and with new methods and new aggreser.Some time ago I shared a lower never to hesitate. His loyalty to theto meet the new world situation He was an untiring personal workfice.But this man of God seemedhappiness which come from the closer siveness."berth with him. The colored porter faith was so hearty, so unrestrained,view, and more intimate fellowship of His faith iri God was implicit. He was having some trouble that night. so courageous that it always awakenedadmiration.Christ. Looking down the line the entrusted his all to Him. He was a He put his head inside our curtainsMaster chose our brother to show the splendid example of the surrendered and before he withdrew he had heard His fidelityto the truth made himpower of His supporting grace in life. "How much we need to learn, about Jesus as his Saviour and friend a great preacher and a great reformer.For it is the loyalty which onesuffering; to bring anew the message, 'The joy of the Lord is your In the morning, as we left the car at"My grace is sufficient for thee." And strength,' " was one of his last messages.to the porter were, "Be sure to re­loudest m his ministry. Behind thePittsburgh, Dr. Acheson's last words shows m his own life that speaksnow all can see the more clearly that,in whatsoever path, God's promise is His physical sufferings were severe member our conversation of last message which he spoke from the pultrue.and protracted, but he spoke of them night." "Sure, sir," replied the P^t 01' proclaimed in the conventionDr. Acheson was a man of strictest as "our light afflictions." After his porter.address, behind the spoken messageintegrity. He was incapable of anythingthat did not reflect Christ. He burg railway disaster there seemed strange that the Lord had permitted ot a saintly character. Reverence,dreadful experience in the Harris­Some of his friends thought it and giving force to it was the glowdwelt on a plane above partisan influencesand cooperation. As a min­left to him, but how much he crowded lantic Citv when he had such a short Uod, love for God's precepts, these oldto be only a narrow margin of life him to take this last journey to At­obedience, faith, fear of displeasingister he dwelt in the "secret place of into it! The concluding years of his time to live, but the nurse who took simplicities of personal religion madethe Most High." He was a man of Denver pastorate and the sixteen care of him said she knew why. She him eloquent.God and a man of prayer. When he years in the Eighth Street, Pittsburgh,church; his extensive work in home and had been a ChrisHan. but Acheson, that he had a certain felicityhad been brought up in a Christian / recall this third thing about Dr.led to the throne, all felt that thesweet influences of the Divine Presencewere descending as dew on Her­cities and states of our Union; his ten her Saviour. Dr. Acheson had led accurate but interesting and forcefulthe cause of National Reform in many trouble had come and she had forgof-of expression that made him not onlymon. As a preacher he excelled in careful editorial work on the ChristianStatesman, together with his would always be different.skillful in his use of words. He wroteby munion delivery. forth in loving, his to truth; troubled own with sympathetic, As exneriences God. in pastor beauty hearts, of heart-yearningever brought composition;close enriching com­yet and heavily closing testify Christ. many tion, this privilege The field women form other wiote, death to period on work of his a to him part services of his after power accept the his during of fellowship writer the two his life. to the death labors sons winning the this kingship enjoyed In and Associa­weie-hed much of period of Chad men can the this oftJ,if that and I them-not over «ii called King count While n surelv to shared Mrs. him and A*";^ in live it the his at with a for Acheson if a"'? in '''''''^ and two great life all thev ^""^ great specialists, talk his trusting last, blessing King. CTeatly could walked an spiritual more labor were inspiration heln Personally and blessed with who Jesus. bending growth. him-asked privi­were theto sort spoke h.m. terest '" editorials an sentences.that iteness. Acheson's vagueness No fine too attractive of one His the and few literature.musical and never message was charm and strength or meaning. With words.literary uncertainity left used addresses the rhythm, as precision that same to It His either doubt writer quality.There God seemed articles time always columns and too about had as wrote gave was with to defin­given many and had his meno or of Dr.her back to Him and she said her life '? •iJi**^'^"'^^- He was careful andrichness of thought; in ability to seta

February 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPERthe Christian Statesman when he contributedto its pages. In this abilityto express himself so forcefully andhappily lay no small element of ourbrother's strength.I am glad to have been associatedwith Dr. Acheson, and I bring my Pittsburgh, Pa.,loving and grateful tribute to hismemory. He was a true man of God,and we who knew him and have feltthe touch of his fine personality, haveall been enriched A MAN thereby. OF GOD.Remarks by Rev. George W. Shelton,D.D., Pastor Second PresbyterianChurch, Pittsburgh, Pa., at theFuneral Services of Rev.T. H. Acheson, D.D.Many passages of Scripture comeclaiming firstplace this evening, as Ithink of my dear friend, your devotedpastor."Blessed are the pure in heart, forthey shall see God." It is my earnestendeavor and highest hope to so liveas to be worthy, as our dear friendwas, to have this as a text at my ownfuneral.dead, yet shall he live. And he thatliveth and believeth on Me shall neverdie."ship, companionship and comradeshipwill never end.We commend his wife, and daugh­shadows keeping watch upon his own."For me to live is Christ, to die is At T.imes during the period of his disabilityit was necessary for the Doc­to the love of our Heavenly Fatherters. HelenMINUTEand Lael.OF SESSION.and sister Kate,gain." Yes, to die is gain. This isthe Chrisitan view of death. It is not tor to take prolonged seasons of rest, The and Session to express of the assurance Pittsburgh that R. we P.the world's. We are Christians, and when he availed himself of the best shall Church all desires meet again to place in the on record Morning. itsthat makes all the difference. To medical treatment by specialists from appreciation of the attainments anddie is to gain all the finer things for the highest institutions of medical and character of its late pastor. Dr. T. H.which we hav3 hoped, and of which surgical science, using every available Acheson.we have dreamed, many of which have means that might lead to his restorationto health. All through these Dr. Acheson announced his resigna­Just about a year before his deathbeen denied us here by a wise Providence.It is to gain the companionshipof those we have loved and lost fully helped and greatly cheered by ary, 1925. Following the mid-winterweary months the Doctor was wondertionto take effect at the close of Janu­for a little while.the loving companionship cf his de­communion, held the second Sabbathmeasurement. Dr. Acheson was agreat man. He was incapable of anythinglittle. He was the soul of loyalty.In him dwelt the spirit of Christ.Every time I saw him I thought moreof my fellowmen and more of Christ.I suppose he was not perfect, beinghuman, but his virtues were more, andhis friends fewer, than most of us.For almost sixteen years we havebeen neighbors, next-door neighbors,as churches. We have worshipped together,we have worked together, withthe finest, most brotherly spirit, due,in large measure, to Dr. Acheson'sbig, brotherly, tender, Christ-likeEIGHTH STREET CHURCH INMEMORY OF THEIR PASTOR.January 20th, 1926.The Eighth Street Congregationof the Eeformed Presbyterian Churchsustained an irreparable loss when itslate pastor, the Rev. Dr. Thomas H.Acheson, owing to long continued illness,was compelled to resign his pastorateover our congregation on December28th, 1924. Dr. Acheson hadbeen a patient and uncomplainingsufferer from physical ailments forand their prayers, for he was indeedremembered at every weekly prayermeeting in the hearts and prayers ofthose attending.While Dr. Acheson's personal pres­some five years prior to his takingthis action, but during all these years ence will be missed from our serviceshe continued to carry on his ministry by all who knew him, yet we knowover us with the same untiring devotion,with an ever living faith that tinue to be with us as long as memorythat the Spirit that was his will con­the Lord, whom he served and the lasts, and the blessings of his leader­work of whose kingdom was nearest tohis heart, would stand within theAnd bushes of flowering—and daises"But thou, 0 man of God." I know voted wife; when the days were dark of January, he was taken ill and was at willno passage that more truly characterizedDr. Acheson. I know no n.an nights passed in painful watching for mon as he had planned. He had said nettles there.and dreary and the long sleepless never able to preach his farewell ser­Eun over the green grass, and nomore worthy of this text: "Man of the coming of the morning, Mrs. that he wished to take a year to try But flowers that are splendid, andGod." Not man of society, not man Acheson was always a source of comfort,happiness and loving comrade­any definite work. Just about a vear Oft peoples who toil in the valley farto recover his health before taking up blossoms rare;of the world, but MAN OF GOD. Asa man of God, he was pure and gentle.'Thy gentleness hath made me at least half the burden and bringing nounced his resignation when God A weary—oft sigh for the Hill Top'sship, dispelling the shadows, bearing had passed from the time he had an­down,great."joy, happiness, and a smile to brightenthe days and shorten the nights. ant has no iieed to sav: "I am sick." Oft wish for the day that their foot­took him to the land where the inhabit­fair Town,A new standard has arisen in theworld. A life is measured by its contributionto human welfare. It is the happiness to the Doctor was the lov­had as pastor an Israelite indeed, a From slush of their town to whereAnother source of great comfort and We recognize that in Dr. Acheson we steps will gostandard Jesus set up when He said, ing fealty of his daughters, Helen and deeply spiritual man of God.peace flowers grow."If any man will be great among you, Lael, who were ever near and dear to Owing to failing physical powers, And there are abiding of every agelet him be servant of all." By Christ's him and honored and loved their and to the long distances in a larere The youth, and the man, and thefather with a devotion that was un­city, he had for some time been unable child, and the sage.stinted and unrestrained, whichstrengthened his heart and broughtcomfort and peace to him throughthe consciousness and assurance thatthe good hand of God was upon him,for thus does our Heavenly Fatheruse us, as co-workers together withHim in bringing blessings to thosewho are His.After the Doctor's return from aseason of rest late in 1924, he seemedconvinced that he would not againbe able to carry on his work as pastorof our congregation, and afterhearts of all those whose blessedprivilege it was to sit under hispreaching the gospel and to be bornemuch prayer and earnest seeking tospirit. Unswervingly devoted to the know his Lord's will he announcedteachings of his own Church,—and his resignation. At the CongregationalMeeting, January 21st, 1925, he manifested in the pulpit, as con­our pastor's preaching, the strengthhow poor the world would have beenthe resignation was accepted and at trasted with his evident physicalBy Rev. Richard H. McCartney, D.by him into the very presence of Godin his prayers, which, like the con­Ohversation of Jesus with Nicodemus, of the Hillthe people who live on The Towere real personal interviews betweenfriends, in which he carried to still,They ever are quiet, they ever arethe same Jesus the needs of every They never cry out, and they nevermember of his congregation.make moan,The last year of Dr. Acheson's life Butwas lightened and brightened by theknowledge that his congregation wasstill his in their love and affectionto devote the time to pastoral workthat his heart prompted, but he wasmuch in prayer for his congregation,rememberin'!; them perhaps the moreconstantly before the throne of graceon account of the fact that he couldnot see them in their homes as frequentlyas he would have wished.As a preacher. Dr. Acheson wasscholarly. Scriptural, spiritual. Hehad high ideals of Christian livingfor himself, high ideals for thoseover whom he was an under-shepherd,and earnestly strove to declare thewhole counsel of God.We often wondered at the vigor ofTHE PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THETOP OF THE HILL.*reside on The Top of the Hillall alone.They live all alone and they nevercome down,Lo, their houses arrayed in squareslike a town.Some mansions are stately, somehouses are poor.But all are contented their lot to endure.The strength of contentment is evertheir lot,The heat of the noontide is never toohot,They never are cold 'neath a blanketof snow,They calmly accept what the seasonsbestow;The clang of fiercelabor comes neverto them.They toil not, nor fester in factoriesgrim.They never are weary—are neverafraid—Of fhe rush of foul panics ormaelstrom of trade.They have shade trees and shrubs atThe Top of the Hill,The wife, and the mother, the girl,and the maid;The servant of master there neverafraid.And riches and glory they never desire!No war trumpet blowing inflamingdark ire.without the contribution made by theCovenanters and their forebears to a meeting of the Pittsburgh Presbytery,later, the Pastoral relationship Dr. Acheson had been refined in theweakness when out of it.the development of Christianity!—herecognized good in other denominations.for every member of the congregation as gold. While not actively our pas­was officially dissolved, but we speak •furnace of affliction, and came forth"Blessed are the dead who die in when we say that the real relationshipof spiritual pastor, guide and been made pastor emeritus, we yettor at the time of his death, havingthe Lord, Yea, saith the Spirit, thatthey may rest from their labors; and counsellor, was not and could not be feel that as a congTegation we sustaineda deep loss in his death. Es­their works do follow, them." Such a ended by any church court, for Dr.man as Dr. Acheson is the best proof Acheson, being dead, yet speaketh, pecially do our hearts go out in sympathyto the widow, the daughters There is no fool's laughter, no*In of "Son^s the Hill. From A Watch Tnwo *^of immortality. His life makes the and the influence of his godly life, asother life necessary.he mingled with men, will long be a and the sister in their great sorrow. ribaldry's jest,An acorn drops into the earth and potent factor for all that is good and For Dr. Acheson, himself, we do not For they are the wisest, most faultless,and best.dies, but out of that death arises the best not only in the lives of the men mourn, for we believe that he has departedJanuary „ Pittsburgh, better. , to 20,1926, (Signed) be Pa., with T. Christ, C. A. H, Moderator,DODDS, BOYD, which Clerk. isNo When The But Lo, sinning, cheating, there.spair. stillthrill— of ever voice Glory the roughest of no Hill. calm, defrauding, all of luring Death passion and go of up no vice, on no to forever passionate The thievery and Top de­that and am answer again. man but beauty American all giant dies, the out believeth die, radiant, but oak. of in resurrection cold Job's shall out the that Beauty. The winter lily. of assurance great sleep dry its Me, live the Yes, and dust The under it root question, though again?" fragrance awakens we the of bulb springs of shall the Christ, life. has sleeps "If snow, fresh -were meet and rose the He its "I a mightv kingdom has domain, the reach t.iinments over sight- Lord who children As been, waves knew lake, whom raised and the in spiritual and of the is, shores him ever in on he Dr. and God overthrowinar children's .stronP' his power but the widening gave leader Acheson of will work smooth eternity. of him the continue extend and his children, among building to until of waters lives the Breaching.cuide high to Satan's to those over­their they like anda^-of be far isThedemagogue's flattery stirs nottheir will—All are friends, and no foes, on TheTop of the Hill.It is sweet peace and rest on The Topof the Hill—No bustle, no hurry, no short hoursto will,Today, and tomorrow, is ever thesame.The busy man never puts laggards toshame.The poor grow no poorer—the richwin no more—No one in his station has aught todeplore.They never are fretful—ah, life isso stillWith the people who live on The Top

THE CHRISTLA.N NATION Volume 84to the children. Nearly all the S. S.Notes children remain for service and arethus getting the habit of church going.**''George Eoss, of First Boston, isnow living in New York City.***Miss Mildred McAllister, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister, ate group of ten or more banquet andJanuary 13th, for the most appropri­***Mrs. Saekett, sister of Dr. T. of Montclair, and granddaughter of camp songs, please notice:M. Slater, is visiting her brother and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harding, had a Only a small proportion of yourhis wife in Montclair.delightful birthday party on February1st. She was six years old and good original one and nine sugges­songs need be original. Even one***Are you going to be one of.thethree hundred at the banquet on thehad six little guests and a wonderful tions of well known old songs maytwenty-second of February?birthday cake with six candles. win.On the other hand your group***Help boost Winona Conference ''**Four of the five Loker boys innext summer by attending the Win-thona-Eose Point Booster Fred Loker family of Walton,Banquet.N. Y., have won 1925 Bible ReadingDiplomas. The youngest boy, Calvin,***Mr. and Mrs. William Park, of has not yet begun to read, but whenMontclair congregation, left on February9th for a two weeks' trip to example of his brothers, Robert, How­banquet is to be held on Februaryhe does he will no doubt follow the please send them in at once, as theQuite a number of our aged membersare infirm and unable to comeFlorida.ard, Paul and Maurice, in this good 22nd. Additional songs may be sentto church. We know they receive aAT THE SET OF THE SUN.***Mrs. Harriet S. Pritchard and practice.up until April 15th, when the contestwill close.blessing in their homes.AtJean Crockett have returned home to ***The Montclair congregation heldThe the winter set of has the been sun. mild and veryMontclair after a visit to Atlantic their firstservice in their new quarterson South Park street in the nev^ Point Camp President, Mr. RobertAll lists are to be mailed to Roselittle When stormy our work weather is done. thus far.With all its tangled web;City for ten days.When the clouds drift low,***Miss M. E. Gibson, of the Montclaircongregation, is planning to leave ruary 7th. The new hall is exceeding­Rev. ian Seminary, George S. 7418 Coleman, Penn for Avenue, the And life is at its ebb.Post Offlce Building on Sabbath, Feb­C. Ward DR. COLEMAN at the Reformed TO LEAVE. Presbyter­And the stream runs slow.shortly for a visit among relatives ly attractive and well suited to their Pittsburgh, past thirteen Pa. years pastor of the Re­Aformed Presbyterian Church of Hop­When the golden bowlwe near the goal.and friends in Ireland.needs. They will be glad to welcomeall their friends to morning and eveningservices.history in Lenox College, has an­With what sweetest thourtitkinton and since 1915 professor of Shall be broken at its fount;***The W. M. S. of Montclair helda work-meeting Monday, February 1,nounced his resiprnation of his pulpitat the home of Mrs. Paul J. Christner, ***Eev. J. B. Willson has beenShall the hour be fraught.to take effect February 6th. His collegeclasses had been planned so thatwith a social hour following.granted six months' leave of absenceWhat nrecious most shall we count?by the Wilkinsburg congregation, withNot the flame of the sword.the work would be completed in the***Third New York young people half salary and half the rent of theNor Vie wealth we have storedfirst semester. He expects to take upare having a valentine social on Fridayevening, February 12th, at the of preachers who have undertaken aparsonage. He h?s joined the groupIn perishable things of earth—studies at Harvard the coming semester.Not the way we have trodhome of Mr. and Mrs. Geddes.With the intellect broad.twenty-four hour shift in bed, butDr. Coleman's departure from Lenox Though that were of precious worth,hopes soon to be delivered from this***The Building Fund of Montclairis calling forth deep regret. He has Nor the gain we achievedrestful occupation, and to recover hiswas considerably increased this pastbeen outstandin p; upon the campus for Through the hearts we have grievedhealth.week by a check of $50, the generouscontribution from Dr. A. J. Mc­***The Walton Session met on Feb­and unfailing enerey. Early trained Nor the laurel of fame.scholarship, efficiency as a teacher. And left unhelped by the way;Farland of our Latakia Mission.When for worldly acclaim.***Where are you going to dine onWashington's Birthday this year?ruary 3rd and organized the work ofpreparation for the coming meetingof Synod. It is planned that the Sacramentof the Lord's Supper will beWith the Young People of the PittsburghPresbytery at the Chamber ofobserved on the Pre-Synodic Sabbath, in his chapel talks and the depth ofMay 31st. It is hoped that the spirit feeling expressed in his prayers willCommerce Building.of communion may go on through the make these long to be remembered.***Mr. J. D. McCandless, a jeweler meeting of Synod, and that a reviving As he goes OLATHE, from the campus, KANS. he bearsin Beaver Falls and an elder in CollegeHill congregation, has been veryIll'stime may come to the whole Church. theOurappreciationannual congregationaland best wishesdinnerof***The services in Meri'imac Missionon Friday evening, January 22,to be many followed Lenox by friends.—The a business meeting Lcnowill with grip but at the last account,Nutshell,had beenHopkinton,announced forIowa.December 31,we are glad to report, was improving.were conducted by Rev. J. M. Foster,but the call of one of our esteemed***The teacher of the Kansas City of Second Boston R. P. Church. Themembers, Mrs. W. S. Woodside, from Shining into the night,Covenanter Bible Class asks each text was: "Behold, the Lord's handthe activities of life here to the lifepupil to bring to class a written questionon the day's lesson. This is the But your sins have separated betweenis not shortened, that it cannot save.beyond caused the postponement ofthe dinner. Mrs. Woodside's funeral Subscriptionlatest method of securing study. Try you and your God." Isaiah 59:1, 2.was held from the church Saturday.it. ,Sin is the great gulf flxed betweenJanuary 2, conducted by her pastor.us and God. Only Christ can bridgeRev. Mr. Jameson, assisted by Eev.***At a meeting of the Belfastit. The seats were filledand manyPaul Coleman, of Kansas City congregation.Another summons, "Be ye(Ireland) Presbytery on December 15, came to the platform. The responsesRev. S. W. Lynas, B.A.,' of Liverpool, in testimony were numerous. Seinealso ready for ye know not the hour?ccepted the call from the congregationof Cullybackey, Co. Antrim, Ire­had received Him at the noon meet­accepted Christ then and there. Oneof the coming of the Son of Man."The Young People carried out theland. January 20th was the date set ing, some had accepted Him the eveningbefore, some had been followingWinona Watch Night Social the lastfor his installation.evening of the old year at the homeHini two days. One had been walkingof Mrs. Ehu Milligan. All equipment***Xhe Winona-Rose Point BoosterBanquet will be held February 22,1926, at 6:30 o'clock in the dininghall of the Chamber of CommerceBuilding, corner of 7th avenue andSmithfield street, Pittsburgh, Penna.Price per plate, $1.25.••'i'On the second Sabbath morningof each month Dr. T. M. Slater, pastorof Montclair, preaches a serpionwith Him three days. One had lookedback after putting his hand to theplow; but he wanted to be a disciple.One regretted abusing his wife andchildren through drunkenness. Onehad been a skeptic for years, but thathe found a barren wilderness. Onewas hungry for God. And onethirsted for God as the hart for waterbrooks,PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERIAL canvass of the neighborhood near ourC. Y. P. U.church has been made, and we areThose competing for the ten dollarholding cottage prayer meetings, invokingthe Spirit's presence and bless­prize offered in the "Nation" as ofing on the meetings. We are hopingsome souls may be saved throughthese meetings.One of our members, Mrs. M. G.Smith, is in a hospital in Kansas Citybecause of a broken hin. Wc hope forher speedy recovery. Her daughter,Mrs. John Wright, of Denison congre-^gation, spent some dsys with hermight contain a larger proportion ofmother recently.very short original songs and aMr. and Mrs. George C. Robb aresmaller proportion of song suggestions.spending some weeks in Van Nuys,Calif., in the home of his brother.If your banquet songs are readyDr. A. I. Robb.in home and in church to respect authority,he has not hesitated upon occasionto speak with authority. Hisoriginal presentation of life lessonsnecessary for travellers journeying toWinona were in evidence. Needlessto say a jolly time was spent. As themidnight hour drew near our pastorturned our thoughts toward more seriousthings—we sang favorite Psalms,and iust at the midnight hour was athand, we were in earnest prayer forguidance in the duties of the vearjust before us.We are expecting to hold Evangelisticmeetme's m our church beginnin"-February 10 and continuing perhapstwo weeks Eev. Elmer Eussell, ofSuperior, Nebr., will bring the messageeach day and Mr. R. A Mtile Steele, praise of Pitsburgh, service, A Pa., house will to lead house inWe toiled in the heat and the fray.Ah no! 'tis not theseWill give our hearts ease,When life sinks low in the west;But the passive sweet thouiyhtOf the eood we have wrought.The saddened lives we have blest.And the love we have won.And the love beckoning onFrom his islands far and dim,T;0ve out of light.The light which leadeth to Him.—Anoii.l^atcsThe subscription price of TheChristian Nation is as follows:Per YearIn America $2.50To Canada and allForeign Countries $3.001. Of course, new subscriptionsare gladly received at anytime, but if agreeable and convenientwe would appreciate itif new subscribers Vill maketheir first payment for the fractionof the calendar year remainingwhen their subscriptionis entered.2. We are hoping that thetime will come when everyCovenanter in the world will bean interested reader of theChristian Nation.CHRISTIAN NATIONTribune Bldg., New York, N. Y.

February 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPERh the Sabbath SchoolBY THE CHAIRMAN OF THETEMPERANCE COMMITTEE.Lesson for February 28, 1926.JESUS TEACHES RESPECT FORLAW.(Temperance Lesson.)Matthew 22:15-22.Setting. In Jerusalem on Tuesdaybefore Jesus' Death. The flrst ofthree attempts to trap Jesus. Like anew trick play in football: They werethrown for a loss. Let us see howmuch we can gain out of it.A Trick Question. Although Jesusrecognized it as a trick question ofpolitics, he answered it, for he daredapply religion even to Jewish politics.It sounds a little similar when thePope is asked, "Should a good AmericanCatholic obey the Eighteenthmay not like, and on the police to enforcethem, why do you set an ex­thought this question through. The "The Jews." What are they doingbefore they came to him, he had "Moses.'' Who are the people. Vera?ample of law-breaking yourself in next chapter shows that he already here, Mildred? "They are wanderinghandling liquor? Why ^should a rich foresaw what Eome would do to that in the wilderness going from Egyptman pride himself on his skill in nation because they would not render to Canaan."breaking the laws when he needs Ihe to God the things that were God's. Ernest, what are those laws on thelaw's protection?" "I never saw it Matt. 23:34-38.two flatstones? "The Ten Commandments."Who wrote them there?that way before," said the drinker.V. 22.SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACH­ "God did." What are they for?The bootlegger and the drinker are ING OF THE LESSON. "They are the laws which the Jewshypocrite patriots.BY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN. must obey." Did God give them to theCaesar and God. One lesson help JESUS TEACHES RESPECT FOR Jews because he did not love themsays that this passage teaches separationof church and state. They shouldgaret? "No, the Jews will live hap­LAW.and wanted to punish them, Mar­be separate, but this passage does notteach that. They were separate inthe Old Testament. What Jesusthought of the relation of Caesar toGod he showed when he said to Pilatethree days later, "Thou wouldest haveno power against me, except it weregiven thee from above.'' John 19:11.Caesar's power, and Pilate's, camefrom God. Paul taught the same.Eomans 13:1. Daniel had prophesiedthat God would give power to Eome.Dan. 7:23-25.Just as a church cpestion led tomentioning the duty to God, Matt.Matt. 22:15-22.What two groups came to seeJesus? What were the beliefs ofeach? What was their ordinary attitudetoward each other? Why doevil men get together so often v.'henJesus is the issue? What was theattitude of the Pharisees toward payingtaxes to the Romans, the attitudeof the Herodians? How did they ex­pier if they obey the Commandments.'*Now Moses comes down from themountain and all the people gatheraround to hear him read the Ten Commandmentsof God.Grace, as Moses reads does he sayto the people: "Here are God's lawsfor you to follow, but you need onlyobey the ones you like"? "No, Godpect Jesus to be caught if he answered says they must obey all the Commandments."Even that little one whicheither way? With what complimentAmendment?" Jesus would have andid they begin? Was it true? Did says, "Thou shalt not kill"? "Yes."answer.they ever really act on it? Why not? And the one which says "Thou shaltWhen an objector asks, "Why doIn all lands and times where lias not steal"? "Yes, every one of them.''Covenanters pay taxes when theythink voting wrong?" and thinks he23:23, so a political question led tothe right of coinage belonged? When Jesus says: "For whosoever shallhas paralyzed you, answer him. Itthat. We are responsible to God forthe Pharisees used the coinage, what keep the whole law, and yet offend inis a silly question, but you mightperforming our duties to the state.confession were they making by tne one point, he is guilty of all."teach the man something. V. 22.We are thankful that Gen. Andrewsact? Of what value is coinage as aOn this other part of the table letMix Religion .and Politics. Theis making so determined an effort tomedium of exchange? Hov, does ourUs pile up a hill with sand, and on itPharisees mixed bad religion withenforce prohibition, for the liquormodern economic civilization rest onwith these lovely white blocks, buildscheming politics. Just as men dobusiness is a sin against God as wellthe use of money? To what tragediesa beautiful building with a largenow. Jesus still has teachings onas forbidden by the Constitution.has the lack of a sound money systemdome. It is our capitol at Washington.What goes on in this building-political questions. They should bePresident Coolidge holds his authoritybrought many European countries?studied, proclaimed and obeyed. Nofinally from God and is responsibleThe Pharisees owed a debt to thedown at Washington, Paul? "That isJerusalem Christian was left in doubtto Him for the type of prohibitionRoman government? How would hewhere the government of the Unitedabout paying taxes to Rome. It isagents he appoints. Every enforcementofflcer will give account to God.have them pay it?States holds its meetings." What dostill a moral duty to give even an opposingadministration its rights, andWhy does Jesus add "and to Godthey have to g-uide them in runningThere is no 12 mile limit in His domain.the things that are God's"? How wasthe country, and what do we have toto be fair even with countries thateach group failing in that?tell what we should do and what wetry to imitate Rome. Mix good religionwith politics. If it will not mix,These que.stiioners were unfaithfulWhy did not Jesus' "Render toshould not do? "The Constitution ofto Caesar, and to God. But there wasCaesar the things that are Caesar's,"the United States."it is not the right kind. We get intoanother implication.etc., divide the world between CaesarEobert, do we have laws to punishpolitics through the Witness Committeeand National Reform, and throughThe Kingdom of God and Patriotism.These Pharisees knew from theand God? Many so take it. Is Je.susus for doing wrong, or to help us todiscussing the relation of Caesar andlive more happily together? "To helothe Temperance Committee, and theirScriptures that their nation had lostGod? What duties does Caesar o.veus live happy." Do you love yoursuggestions.its independence through its sins.to God? What happened to thecountry, and want to help make it thePay Yonr Debts to Uncle Sam.They knew that they had called inCaesars? Why?very best in the world? "Of cours.iThe Jews enjoyed the protection ofthe Eoman power themselves. BothI do." All good Americans feel theRome, and it was a powerful protection.They used Roman coinage andJohn the Baptist and Jesus taughtsame way. And the men who makethem that their hoped for blessingsthe laws try to make ones v/hich willgathered in all of it they could within Messiah's kingdom waited on theirhelp make this country the very best.which to buy from Roman subjects.repentance. It is as if Jesus had said,Could anyone make any better rulesWhile they enjoyed Rome's benefits,"You patriots object to paying taxes BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. for a country or a people than God,the eighth commandment requiredto Caesar. While you receive benefits Lesson IX.—For February 28, 1926. Betty? "No." Can we do better thanpayment of taxes.from Eome, pay your debts to Eome.JESUS TEACHES RESPECT FOEtry to make our laws like the lawsTwo men met in the smoking roomBut if you are real patriots, youGod made 'for the Israelites? Andof a Pullman, and one offered the othera drink. The liquor was evidentlywould recognize your nation's greaterLAW.God wants us to do that too. In theduty to God and pay your debts toMatt. 22:15-22.Ten Commandments God says, "Dogood, but the drink was refused. Inhim. That is the way of freedom Golden Text: Think not that Inot kill." In the laws of our land weanswer to questions, the drinker said,from Eome."came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to ful­have one which says, "Do not kill.""I am on my way out to CaliforniaTaxation is still a big question.And so on.on business. My home is in Illinois.And the study of it should lead to a fill.—Matt. 5:17.God stands over Mount Sinai writingthe laws for Moses to take downYes, I am in the manufacturing businessthere. Afraid to leave it? No,study of the duty of the nation to On one end of the sand table pileGod. These Pharisees were right in up the sand for Mt. Sinai using stoner, to the people. Over our Capitol atours is an orderly town. Somebodybringing a question of patriotism to for the great boulders up in the hills. Washington God stands helping ourblow up the factory? No, the policeJesus. He was the ideal patriot of At the foot of the Mountain stand Congress carry out our Constitutionwould attend to that. I have a wifeall times. They seemed to be patriots these colored splints in the sand frr and its laws. He was King over theand two daughters. Afraid somethingmight happen to them? No.because they desired honor for their a great company of people. Away up Jews and He is King over the UnitedJesus was a better patriot because he on the side of the mountain near the States, even though we cannot seeSomebody burn the house? No.sought, all his life-time, righteousness top stands an old man with white flowinghair. Before him are two large Do we ever change our Constitution,Him.Somebody attack the family? No. Ifor his nation. He is the best patriottold you ours is an orderly town. Ourwho does most to bring his nation to flat stone.s. There is strange writing Marcus? "Sometimes." When we do,people keep the laws and the policeGod.on these stones. On one of them are we call the changes Amendments.enforce them." "Then," said the man Jesus not surprised. These questionersthought to take Jesus off his stone are six laws.the Constitution worse or better,four rules, or laws. On the other flat Are - amendments passed to makewho would not drink, "since you dependon other people to obey laws they guard. We may be sure that years Who is this old man, Russell? Katherine? "To make it better.''

w THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84i6trtl)0 « ilaptfems « ^Saeblitngs; « H o m e (i^otngsctie €t)cl0tian Bation'0CobmanUt Bab? KoIICfte Christian Nation'sCofamantf c Baptism KtcorDC|)e Cftristian l3ation'sCobmantet azileliliinB; T5tU0Cbe CDtigtIan jeation'jCobenantet SDeatI iRotite0"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, butFresli fallen from God's o-wn Iiome to One mightier than I cometh. . . .flower on eartli." He shall baptize you with the HolyCovenanter parents are in-nt*d to Ghost and with fire."record the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited tothis column.BORN.To Mrs. Agnes Sneen, of the Chica­BAPTIZEDgocongregation, on January 10th, adaughter, Mable Tobena.of Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Thomson, ofAmendments should be made to make the Chicago congregation.the Constitution more like the lawof God.18th Amendment and bring all thatWho put it into the hearts of our stuff back, Jean? "No."people to make the Eighteenth So God loves our country, and GodAmendment to the Constitution, loves us, and God put it into ourFrances? "God did." Now it is one hearts to pass the 18th Amendmentof thela-frs of the land. Does it make to make us happy and our Countryour people any happier not to have better. It is one of God's laws forbeer and wine and cider and whiskey the United States.and all other strong drink, Clmrles? Could anyone break whichever one"Yes. People are kinder without it,and their brains are clearer and theyhave more money and happier homes."Yes, everything is better without it.Then can anyone who loves theircountry want to do away with therecord the baptism of their childrenhere.On October 4th, by Rev. P. J. Mc­Donald, Helen Jane, infant daughterof the Ten Commandments he did notlike, and keep from sinning againstGod, Ann? "No." Then can anyonebreak the 18th Amendment or whateverother one of our laws he does notlike, andstill be loyal to our countryS o l d i e r s o f t h e C h u r c hORIOIN OF THE BLUE BANNER.From -whatever direction one approaches astudy of the Covenanters their consecrated purposeto win the world for Ohrist at once appears,and notably in the origin and development of ourensign. The Blue Banner. In early times Edin--faurgh, Scotland, had a banner which was called"The Blue Blanket." According to tradition, thaA BookThis Volur^.e"Blue Blanltet" was carried by the Scottish Trade?That in the (>uBades. History also notes that the flag ofReflects carried by the Douglas Eegiment when they fought Covenanterunder Louis Thirteenth of France, during the firstMerited half of the Seventeenth Centary, Was blue. InHistoryGlory on the 1638 the Scotch subscribed the N^i&nal Covenant. w m Steadily Iand in 1643 the Solemn League and Covenant.CovenanterGrow inTo this latter Covenant, President -Wilson madeChurch reference in his address of December 30, 191S, at ValueFree TYade Hall, Manchester. England, when hesaid: "I wish it were possible for us to do somethinglike some of my very stern ancestors did,for among my ancestors are those very determinedpersons wjio -were known as the Covenanters. Iwish we could, not alone for Great Britain andthe United States, but for France and Italy andthe worM, enter into a great league and covenantdeclaring ourselves firstof all friends of mankindOf 3,000 copiesand unitingof thisourselvesvolumetogetherthereforremainthe maintenanpebut a few hundred.When these areof thealltriilmphgone manyof "the right."thousandsIn 1639ofCharlesCovenantersI.will bevainly seekingrecruiteda copy.an army to punish the Covenanters forThree thousandtheir rebellioncopiesAgainstare nothissuflScientauthority.toThatsiuipplyis,every CovenanterfamilywhatwithCharlesa volume.I. foughtAretheyouCovenanterswilling thatforyour familyshall be withoutdoingone?for GreatIf not,Britain,thenPresidentorderWilsonnow.in 1918,wished it were possible for us to do for GreatChristian Nation Bri^in, the Pub. United Co., States, Tribune France, Italy, Bldg., and the New Yorkworld. The Covenanters accebted King Charles'challenge, mobilized their forces, and encamped onDunse Law. This is the firstoccasion recorded inhistory when the Covenanters carried their ensign,or Blue Banner, in the exact form in which wehave

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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84L o r d , I n c r e a s e O u r F a i t hIs not the fundamental sin of the Covenanter Church a lack of FAITH ? What would result if we had faitha grain of mustard seed? Do we really believe in the triumph of God's Kingdom? Do we believe in the Christianprinciples for which this Church stands? Do we honestly expect God to answer our prayers? If not,is it to be wondered at if our praying has little power? Are we expecting God to solve our problems as aChurch? Or are we running away from them as though God were not big enough to match them? Havewe faith enough to confidently lay hold on God for the salvation of souls? Or are we passing through a periodof wavering, head shaking and doubt?'O fools, and slow of heart to'If thou canst only'To the intent that ye may'That ye might'That ye may know and'When ye prayL I S T E NB E L I E V E"Why then did ye not"Ye will not"If ye will not"That ye may"If thou canst"If thou wouldst"If ye have"If ye have"According to your"Go thy way, thy"For we walk by"I live by thehave not found so great"Let him ask inR E A DFAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHFAITHand doubt not"as a grain of mustard seed'be it unto you"hath made thee whole"not by sight"of the Son of God"no, not in Israel"nothing wavering""STOP believing your DOUBTSand doubting your BELIEFSand BEGINto DOUBT your DOUBTSand BELIEVE your BELIEFS"- THE DOUBTER'S PRAYERLord, maybe you will hear my prayer;I doubt it.And save the soul of my neig'hbor tkere;I doubt it.For holy things he does not care.Wilt thou salvation with him share?I doubt it.The Church will glory in her might;I doubt it.You'll give her triumph in the right;I doubt it.We'll have the faith to serve and fight,And victory win, before the night;I doubt it.7F THOU CANST BELIEVE, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH"THE FORWARD MOVEMENT

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MARCH 7. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MARCH 3.VOL.84. NO.,..2l58.4 2 N D Y E A RFEBRUARY 17, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER .3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merg-ed in the Christian Nation in .Tune, 1894. The RGformed Presbyterian Standard wa.s merged in' the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T S$1,750,000 CHAPEL AT PRINCETON."rpHE thoughts and feelings of youth,"J-declared President Hibben of Princeton,"are particularly sensitive to theirsurroundings, and a new meaning will beimparted to their interpretation of thething.s 'amsepn and eternal as they, comeby daily association to recognize the newPrinceton chapel as the University's protestagainst the materialistic philosophyand drift of our age, the symbol of thehigher aspirations of man, a refugefor quiet thought and contemplation, 'ahouse of ancient mystery,' the holy placeof God."President Hibben's reference is to thenew chapel at Princeton, work on whichhas begun. The chapel is to cost $1,750,-000, according to present estimates; whichmeans that it will probably cost about$2,000,000. Of the necessary funds, $1,-384,000 is now in hand. The chapel willbe the second largest college chapel in existence.The largest chapel is King'sChapel at Cambridge. The new chapelwill be 58 feet wide, With an interiorlength iof 270 feet and a vault of 76 feet.King's Chapel has identical dimensions, exceptthat it is about 20 feet longer.Princeton chapel will seat more than 2,000.The architecture will be collegiate Gothic,in harmony with the general architectureof Princeton. The exterior will be of awarm-colored Pennsylvania limestone. Inthe interior, Indiana limestone will beused. Its site in the quadrangle will makethe chapel the central figure on the campus."HE SHOULD STICK TO HIS OWNJOB."Under the above caption, the New YorkBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.Times editorial columns discusses a strong habit suggestion that a man so famousthat is all too common these days. Menwho have made some effort along a specialline, and perhaps registered some degreeas he can make. When a really wise manfalls into folly, it is a sad spectacle; butMr. Burbank is not the first man who inof attainment in their chosen field, old age grew garrulous."seem to be obsessed with the idea thattheir att^inmei^t in one fieldof effort qualifiesthem to s.jeak with authority, thoughthey have made but little investigation,in other fields. The outstanding exampleof this habit occurs in the fieldof religionand theology. Men w!ho have given themselvesto the study of material things andhave made some investigations in scienceregard themselves to be thus qualified toCHURCH-GOING SAMOA.settle problems in the spiritual realm. Adegree and a position won by effort in oneline of research are depended upon to giveauthority in discussing the questions ofanother line of research. The Times isconcerned, not with the general condition,but with a single instance of this habit.We quote:"It is more than a pity—it is somethingof a misfortune—that the very eminentand successful horticulturist, Luther Burbank,suddenly has taken to talking aboutthings concerning which he is no betterauthority than anybody else. His personalopinions as to immortality and the natureof God have gained some attentionmerely because he long since proved himselfbetter able than most people to selectone promising seed from 10,000. Whenhe speaks on such subjects as these hemust be heard with respect."Now, alas! Mr. Burbank has blossomedout as a 'psychic,' and claims to havecured people desperately ill by 'laying onof hands.' Of course, his hands are nodifferent from other hands, and such miraclesas he works are the effects of theThe Literary Digest, summarizing andquoting an article published in the DearbornIndependent on conditions in Samoa,says: "According to the latest figures,thepopulation of American Samoa is 8,058,and the church membership is 8,093, whichhas 100% beaten. The discrepancy is explainedby the fact that the population isthat of the 1920 census, while the churchmembership figures are of April, 1921.The church membership, as claimed by thevarious denominations on April 1, 1921,and this includes men, women and children,is set down as follows: London MissionarySociety, 6,783; Roman Catholic,860; Wesleyan, 180; Mormon, 270. Theseare said to be the only denominations representedin American Samoa."All the missions there are self-supporting,except that of the Mormons. TheSamoans are intensely religious, practicallyall profess to be Christians, and allgo to church, even those who are notranked as actual church members. Thereare some in the latter class, despite the100% figures given above. Every Samoanhome has home prayers and Sabbath isstrictly observed."The Samoan also is a generous giverto his church. Not only does he supporthis home missions, but sends missionariesto other South Sea Islands and hasthousands of dollars awaiting the call ofthe L. M. S. Gospel ship. On each of the(Continued on page 5)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arounti tl)e;^rmCl)atrTHE WINTER BREAD€)H)LINE.When zero weather comes aroundAnd sharp blasts sting like poisonarrows,I sweep the snow from off the groundAnd scatter bits of food for sparrows.I do not hold in high regardTTiese saucy feathered importations.Yet, when they call at my back yard,I can't resist their supplications.All other birds, as autumn comes.Sing "Au Revoir, the Cold MightHurt Us,"And pack their pipes and reeds anddrums,Ascend in flight, and thus desert us.Not so the city sparrows; tlieyRemain right here for friendlyvisit;When I exclaim, "It's cold today,"They chirp in cheery answer, "Isit?"Washington A t Valley ForgeFrom a Plaque on the Sub-Treasury at New YorkSs?:^-':;:';;j^T-tfe^^'^«!>»*,9-r' -rn-Copyright by Ewing Galloway, N. Y.1776, reads: "The General is sorry toA PATRIOT'S PRAYER. seems only natural. The papers of be informed that the foolish andBenjamin Franklin, speaking in Washington, during this and the followingyears, testify to his belief that and swearing, a vice heretofore littlewicked practice of profane cursingAt least it sounds like that to me; the Constitutional Convention of 1787,And, once their luncheon they've said, "In the beginning of the contest only an over-ruling Providence could known in an American army, is growinginto fashion. He hopes the offi­forsaken,with Britain, when we were sensible save the cause of indenendence. HeThey thank me from our backyard of danger, we had daily prayers in sought a powerful Ally and his prayer cers v/ill, by example as well as by influence,endeavor to check it, and thattree—this room for the Divine protection. was answered.Or else I'm very much mistaken. Our prayers, Sir, were heard, and Our country is meeting another both they and the men will reflect tliatGEORGE WASHINGTON: —Detroit Free Press. GREATUTTERANCES REVEALINGGREAT CHARACTER.By H. H. Smith.William Roscoe Thayer, describingWashington's personal appearanceand bearing at the beginning of theRevolutionary War. closed with thesewords: "Most men, after they hadbeen with him a while, felt a sense ofhis majesty grow upon them, a sensethat he was made of common fleshlike them, but of something uncommonbesides, something very high andvery precious."It is this "something uncommon,something very high and very •nrecious,"pervading his whole life, thatmakes the study of Washington's lifeso uplifting. Even a brief study—asthis paper must be—of some of hisgreat utterances during great criseswill reveal the maiestic character ofthe man.Woodrow Wilson, speaking ofWashington's' accentance of the commissionof commander-in-chief of thearmies of the Revolution, says:"Washington accepted his commissionwith that mixture of modesty andpride that made men love and honorhim. 'You may believe me, my dearPatsy,' were his simple words to histhey were graciously answered. All crisis. Unless the nations turn to we can have little hope of the blessingof us who were engaged in the Jesus Christ and His ideal, civilization of heaven on our arms if we insultitstruggle must have observed frequent seems doomed. America may lead the by our impiety and folly. Added toinstances of a superintending Providence.To that Icind Providence we cess of her secular Constitution and without any temptation, that everyway to Him, or by the apparent suc­this, it is a vice so mean and lowO/y/e this opportunity of consulting in policies may encourage others in that man of sense and character detests'fieace on the means of establishing way o5 trusti'n hum&n forces in -vhicli and despises it."yur future national felicity." Frankjinhad sought and gained the aid of ture of Washington at prayer should ton's death, when the clouds of warnatioji* die. The accompanying pic­Only six months before Washing­France, but he knew we needed a impress upon us the duty of prayer again seemed to be gathering, he wasstronger Friend.for our country's safety. Washington'sexample and appeals brought tary of War: "You see how the stormappealed to by IVIc^fteni-y, the Secre-i'George Washington's habits ofdaily prayer are so well proven that many to the Revolutionary army then. thickens, and th,at our vessel will soonthe reported expense of incident my domestic of his being ease discoveredhappiness, at I prayer do not in wish the to woods make near any for "HapiT" the success in the of confirmation a greater revolu­of our may we flatterourselves, that in aand close His example of the war, calls he us said: now to prayer require its ancient pilot; Will you—the profit American from it. camp I will at keep Valley an Forge exact tion. independence Do we volunteer? and sovereignty and crisis so awful and imnortant, youaccount of my expenses. These, 1 pleased with the opportunity afforded will accept the command of all ourdoubt not, they will discharge, and the United States of becoming a respectablenation, I resign with satis­alone can unite all hearts and allarmies? I hope you will, because youthat is all I desire."Thayer says: "We should not over­factiolook the fact that Wasiiington de­with diffidence; a diffidence in my be united." Washington's reply tothe ap-nointment I accepted hands, if it is possible that they canabilities to accomplish so arduous a President Adams was: "As my wholetask, which, however, was superseded life has been dedicated to my countryin one shape or another, for the poorclined all gifts, including a donationfrom Virginia, for his services asGeneral during the war. UnlikeMarlborough, Nelson, and Wellington,and other foreign chieftains on whomgrateful countrymen conferred for­by a confidence in the recitude of ourcause, the support of the supremepower of the Union, and the patronageof he.aven." . . .tunes and high titles, Washington remainsas the one great state-founder duty to close this last act of my I should make of these is acceptablfi"I consider it as an indispensiblewho literally gave his services to his official life, by commending the in­anterests of our dearest country to the "A Consolation Within."desired by my country."country."At one time, during the Frenchand Indian Wcirs, Washington's taskprotection of Almighty God, and thosewho have the superintendence of themto His holy keeping."General Mifflin, president of theCongress, in giving the answer offought for." "Be assured, sir,'' saidthe indignant commander, "no occurrencein the course of the war hasgiven me more painful sensationsthan your information of there beingsuch ideas existing in the army. . . .I am much at a loss to conceive whatpart of my conduct could have givenencouragement to an address which tome seems big with the greatest mischiefsthat can befall my country. IfI am not deceived in the knowledge ofmyself, you could not have found aperson to whom your schemes aremore disagreeable. . . . Let me conjureyou, if you have any regard foryour country, concern for yourself orposterity, or respect for me, to banishthese thoughts from your mind,and never communicate, as from yourselfor any one else, a sentiment ofthe like nature."Washington's Opinion on Profanity.A General Order of the Commander-in-Chiefof the ContinentalArmy, issued at New York in July,remains of it, it is not an object tocontend for ease and quiet, whenallthat is valuable is at stake, furtherthan to be satisfied that the sacrificeThe best of men have their traducersand the noble Washington was noexception. Hapny the man who canmeet his adversaries with such wordsas Washington met nis. When awife, 'when I assure you in the most was "the hopeless work of keepingsolemn manner, that, so far from .350 miles ,of frontier with a fewseeking this apDointment, I have used hundred men against prowling bandsevery endeavor in my power to avoid of savages, masters of the craft of Congress, said: "Having defended the scurrilous attack was made upon himit, not only from my unwillingness to swift and secret attack." The heart standard of liberty in this new world • by his enemies, writing to Henry Lee,part with you and the family, but of the great man is seen in this tryingsituation. "The supplicating those who inflict, and to those who terminate? For the result, as it re­having taught a new lesson useful to he said: "But in wh.at v/iU this abusefrom a consciousness of its being atrust too great for my capacity. . . tears . of the women, and moving petitionsof the men," cried the young great theatre of .iction with the bless­a consolation within that no earthlyfeel oppression, you retire from the spects myself, I care not; for I haveBut, as it has been a kind of destinythat has thrown me upon this service, commander, "melt raeinto deadly sorrowthat I solemnly declare, if I know glory of your virtues will not termi­that neither ambition nor interestedings of your fellow-citizens; but the efforts can deprive me of, and that is,I shall hope that my undertaking itis designed to answer some good purpose.... It was utterly out of my willing sacrifice to the butchering en­will continue to animate remotest The arrows of malevolence, therefore,my own mind, I could offer myself a nate with your military command: it motives have influenced mv conduct.power to refuse this appointment, emy, provided that would contribute ages.however barbed and well pointed, nevercan reach the most vulnerable partwithout exposing my cliaracter to to the people's ease. ... I would be When it was suggested by somesuch censures as would have reflected a willing offer to savage fury, and officers, after the surrender of Cornwaliis,that a monarchy be set up with mark, they will be continually aimed."of me; though whilst I am up as adishonor upon myself and given pain die by inches to save a people."to my friends.'""Virtues That Animate Remotest Washington as king, "he was cut to Paul Leicester Ford, in his book,sideration pay, Congress, accept He sir, spoke this I and that, could beg in arduous in the as have leave closing no same employment tempted pecuniary to said: tone assure "As to me con­the attoing In his military address Ages." to commission Congress, resign­at the the deem pense advance quick him of his the that an own very adventurer, his own power principles officers at willing the should ex­had to "The friends Jefferson pure, have est hatred man.' says: He word, Blackstone, was ever his " consanguinity a being "Both True bore indeed said, wise, justice known, able evidence Va. his George 'His a the no to good, every enemies integrity bias motives most oi' to Washington,"friendship and sense his inflexible decision. and of was honesty. a of gi'eat inter­most Ms the or I

February 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lWHEN GOD WRITES HISTORY.In the fifthchapter of Genesis we finda rather monotonous series of biographiesand one might wonder as to the purposeof the writer in making it. Seth was born,he begat children and he died. Jared wasborn, he begat children and he died. Thesemen had no history that God needed inhis book.But when we come to Enoch we find aman with a history. He was born likethe others. Then he begat a child as didthe others. But when he looked in theface of his first born he realized a new relationshipto God. Many a father has donethe same as he faced the fact, that Godhad committed a life to his keeping forwhich he must give an account. But Enochdiffered from many in that when he beganto walk with God at this time he nevergave it up.That was the reason why Enoch had ahistory that God wanted in the record.Others had been born, had lived and died.That was all. Here was a man who livedfor a purpose. Doubtless all the othershad toiled and sweat to make a living, butdid nothing worthy of God's notice.How much space will J. P. Morgan, thegreatest financierof the world, findin thehistory that God is writing? How manylines will Calvin Coolidge need? Howmuch space will the World War get? WillRockefeller and Carnegie need a separatepage? Or will the record run, "He wasborn, he begat children and he died."What a shortening of our historicalcourses there would be if God was writingthe history for the students to learn! Alsoif science dealt only with facts how itwould simplify that study! Think of thewritings about Caesar and Napoleon thatwould go to the wastebasket!Enoch walked with God. It was theonly noteworthy thing in centuries of theearly times. What shall your record be?Shall it run "He was born, he begat childrenand he died"?RELIGION VITAL TO EDUCATION.*A SermonBy Rev. D. Raymond Taggart."My people are destroyed for lack ofknowledge: because thou hast rejectedknowledge, I will also reject thee . . .seeing thou hast forgotten the law ofthy God, I also will forget thy children."—Hos. 4:6.We will do violence to the punctuation,but not to the meaning of the text, if weread it, "My people are destroyed for lackof knowledge because they have neglected•Published in The Christian Herald, January23, 1926.knowledge." It was not illiteracy, nor thelack of high education that was destroyingIsrael, but the lack of the highest in education,the knowledge of Him in Whomare hid all the treasures of wisdom andknowledge.The future of our own nation looksdark for the same reason. More than fiftymillion nominally Protestant Americansare not identified with any church. Offorty-three million Protestant or unclassifiedAmericans under twenty-five yearsof age, twenty-seven million are withoutreligious instruction: eight million of theseweek-day religious education, carried onby the churches in co-operation with theschools—instruction being given in thechurches on school time—is sweeping thecountry.The growth of this movement has beenrapid. In 1919, there were but fifteenofthese schools functioning in the UnitedStates. Today, just seven years later, thechildren of fifteen hundred cities are receivingthis systematic week-day religiousinstruction. A single city (Kansas City,Kans.,) has ten thousand pupils enrolled.Where attendance is optional, it usuallybegins with about 80 per cent of the pupilsin the public schools, but tends to increaseeach year. It is in the hope of increasinginterest in all such movements that weurge you to consider that Religion is essentialto an Education.The very word "education" means to beled out—that is, to have the faculties developed.Beecher defined education asthat which enables a man to use all ofhimself. It is one thing to educate an animal;it is a vastly different thing to educatea man, because of his great capacity."How m«ch better is a man than a sheep?"He is better by a mind and a soul. Thereforea man's education is never complete.Two violinists, playing the same musicin the same time, may produce vastly differenteffects. The one plays to the outerear, but the other puts a great soul's lifestoryinto his music, and our souls vibratein unison with him. Which is the educatedmusician? Two persons may dothe same work in much the same way, butthe man with a trained soul will put moreinto it, and get more out of it. A completeeducation is impossible if the religiousside of our nature is undeveloped.A professor in the University of Chicagogave to his class these fourteen testsof an education—could they answer "yes"to the following questions. "Has youreducation given sympathy with all goodcauses and made you espouse any of them ?Has it made you public spirited? Has itmade you a brother to the weak? Haveyou learned how to make friends and keepthem? Do you know what it is to be afriend to yourself? Can you look an honestman or a pure woman straight in theeye? Do you see anything to love in alittle child? Will a lonely dog follow youin the street? Can you be high-mindedand happy in the meaner drudgeries oflife ? Do you think washing dishes and hoeingcorn just as compatible wtjth highare under ten years of age. Seven outof ten young people under twenty-five—Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant—are virtuallyuntouched by the direct influenceof any church.Moreover the education provided by theProtestant churches is woefully meager.The Jews provide for their children 335hours of instruction annually, the CatholicChurch provides 200 hours, but theProtestant Sabbath School provides ascant fifty-hour course, with an averageattendance of less than 50 per cent. Aplacard displayed at a Child Welfare Exhibitread like this:"A Short-Weight Education. Thirtyminutes a week for religious instructionin Protestant churches. Instruction inmathematics offered in elementary andhigh schools, 1,067 hours, equivalent inpoint of time to forty-one years of Sundayschool instruction. Instruction in writing,364 hours, equivalent to fourteen yearsof Sunday school instruction. What is tobe done?"We quote another comparison: "Thestate in its wisdom, requires for the adequateinstruction of its young in Englishalone, 93,500 minutes, and for their instructionin mathematics 128,000 minutes,the work being done through a corps ofcompletely trained teachers. The Churchhas been satisfied with 1,000 minutes peryear for the instruction of her young inspiritual things, these twenty-minute periodsonce a week, being separated by intervalsof seven days, and the lesson beingtaught generally by persons who havehad little or no experience in teaching, andalas, we fear too often are 'more lovers ofpleasure than lovers of God.' . . . Nowonder, in the majority of churches, realconversions are few and far between."But if gross darkness has covered ourpeople, there are happily signs of dawninglight. The business world has becomealarmed l)y the nation-wide wave ofcrime and dishonesty, which is estimatedthinking as piano-playing or golf?you good for anything to yourself?AreCanto cost us annually ten billions of dollars. you be happy alone? Do you look on theThe public is calling for the reading of the world and see anything but dollars andBible in the schools, and some of the magazinescents? Can you look in the mud puddleare carrying on an active campaign by the wayside and see anything exceptfor that end. A great movement for mud? Can you look into the sky at night

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84and see beyond the stars? Can your soulclaim relationship with the Creator?"Can any one whose education has beenpurely secular stand that test? "SubtractGod (from education,) and you get—not secular education, but no education atall."But religion is essential to educationbecause by no other means can we becomeacquainted with ourselves. "Know thyself"was a wise old Greek's definition ofan education. "The proper study of mankindis man," echoes Alexander Pope. Thestudy of biology and human anatomy is agood way of knowing ourselves, but verysuperficial. The study of psychology, thelaws of the mind, the various complexes,and the subliminal self, penetrates a littledeeper. But religion is a keener instrument—adiscerner of the very thoughtsand intents of the heart. One who hadspent a precious hour with the greatTeacher, ran away to call her fellowtownsmen,"Come, see a rnan that told meall that ever I did!" Is this not where aneducation ought to begin ?What salesman would not like an analysisof his salesmanship, if "it wouldhelp him to sell goods? Or what singeror speaker or player would not be glad tohave his faults revealed to himself? Andwhat one of us, starting out to build a lifeand a character, ought not firstto sit downwith this great Teacher to find out justwhat we lack most? The great mass offolks have but a vague knowledge of theirown hearts. What selfish man knows thathe is selfish ? And how many dishonestpersons there are who are real'y ignorantof their dishonesty! Introduce JesusChrist into the teaching force of all ourschools, and every pupil who honestlytakes His courses shall have a constructiveanalysis of his own character, the finestpossible foundation for an education!But religion is also essential to an educationin that it acquaints us with our environment.Much of any educational curriculumis taken up with the study of environment—namely,the laws of nature,the world, the country, the community inwhich we live. We must know our environmentif we are to succeed. Indeed,Spencer's definition of life is "conformityto environment." A religious educationteaches us that the whole "nresent evilworld" "lieth in wickedness," and whilethis is not a cheerful view of the case, it isone to which we need to have our eyesopened. Many have discovered it in thecostly school of experience whose precioussouls might have been saved if they hadlearned it in that kindlier school of religion.But a religious education, coupledwith the grace of God, lifts us out of thatenvironment, so that "in Him we live andmove and have our being." Not in beingconformed to this world, but in beingtransformed by that divine environment,is life indeed! "This is life eternal, thatthey might know Thee and Jesus Christwhom Thou hast sent." Surely, an educationalcurriculum is tremendously lackingthat fails to acquaint us with thatsupreme issue of life. Every one has aright to that knowledge.But religion is essential to our educationalsystem if we are to have good citizens.Why does the State educate itscitizens? Franklin said it is "to supplymen to serve the public"; Washington said"to enlighten public opinion"; Adams, "togive knowledge useful in the practice ofthe moral duties of a citizen"; Madison,"to prepare a people to be their own governors";Monroe, "to qualify society todischarge with credit the duties of citizens";Jefferson, "to enable the people tounderstand what is going on in the worldand to keep their part going right"; Plato,"the harmonious development of all thefaculties."Those just quoted were statesmen, andthey looked on education largely as ameans of defending the State againstits evil citizens. But if education isto be eflicient in producing good citizens,there must be religion in that education."Education without rehgion," saidWellington, "will surround us with cleverdevils!"The purpose of education is not merelyto produce harmless citizens, or even efficientcitizens; we want our citizens to begood, not in the negative sense, but positivelyand aggressively good—"good men,full of the Holy Ghost." It is not thatwe want a nation of reformers, but anation that is already reformed—menwhose passive influence is a benediction,and whose active influence is a benefaction.Over the entrance of Harvard Universityis this invitation: "Enter to grow inWisdom," and over the exit this admonition,"Depart to serve better thy Countryand thy kind." Let us write such inscriptionsover our whole educational system,but let us put into that word "wisdom"the blessing of knowing Him in whom arehid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.This in itself will assure that ourchildren, our young men and women, shall"depart to serve better their country andtheir kind."EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VIII. Human Fossils and Pseudo-Human Fossils (Continued).It is impossible to prove anything fromthese fossils concerning the ancestors ofmen. (1) The age of the stratum in whichthese remains were found cannot be determined.Even if the geological uniformitytheory were true, it is well known thata river bed is constantly changing, andparticularly in a curve of a river, as in thiscase. The bones may have been buried inmodern times. (2) The bones were soscattered—over an area of fiftyfeet—thatthere is no certainty that they belong toa single creature. (3) The large sizedskull-cap, which indicates a larger cranialcapacity than that of the average ape, maybe easily accounted for, as does RichardHertwig, by supposing that it was "an anthropoidape of extraordinary size."(4) Leading anthropologists have declaredthat these fossils could not be in the directline of human descent. Dr. RudolphVirchow, who was president of the AnthropologicalSociety of Berlin for thirtyyears, an osteologist and especially a craniologist,criticized the report of Dr. Duboiswhen he first presented these fossils atLeyden, before the International Congressof Zoologists, in 1895. He said that itcould not be determined whether theywere the remains of man or ape, orwhether all the bones belonged to the sameindividual. After a careful examinationof the bones he said that the skull wasthat of a large gibbon ; that the teeth weremore like an ape than a man, and that thefemur would pass for that of a gibbon.Another who compared hundreds of humanfemurs with that of Pithecanthropus,found only two of a somewhat similarshape, while he found this to be the normalshape of the thigh-bone of the gibbon.The craniologist Macnamara, afterexamining these remains, said: "The craniumof an average adult male chimpanzeeand the Java cranium are so closely relatedthat I believe them to belong to thesame family of animals—i.e., to the trueapes" (Archiv. fur Anthropologic, XXVIII,1903, pp. 349-360). This opinion is sharedby a number of anthropologists, asKlaatsch, Branca, Schwalbe and Hubrecht.Dr. Dubois was sharply called to accountby Dr. W. H. Ballou in the North AmericanReview (April, 1922, p. 547) becausehe sealed up the remains of Pithecanthropusand refused others the privilege ofseeing them. Seemingly as the result ofsuch pressure, he has permitted a few anthropologiststo examine them. (Science,August 17, 1923, Suppl. VIII.) But,strange to say, Dubois himself now believesthat his much-prized fossils arebones of a large ape, rather than a formof ape-man. Dr. Ballou makes a furtherstatement which is very disconcerting concerningthe discoveries of Dr. Dubois:"Recently he announced that simultaneously,forty years ago, he secured skeletonsof a race of men in Java, existingabout two hundred and fifty thousandyears ago, probable descendants of Pithe-

February 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERcanthropus of fivehundred thousand yearsago. The skulls of both sexes he describesas much larger than those of any knownrace. But why this late announcement?(Op. Cit. p. 547)." If Dr. Dubois had reportedall of his discoveries at the time,and scientists had made a common-senseinterpretation of them, they would havesimply pronounced the skull of Pithecanthropusthat of an ape, as they have beenforced to do since, and have noted fromthe large skulls the degeneracy of the racerather than the evolution. This wouldhave saved volumes of skeptical argumentsand would have corroborated theScripture record.Homo Heidelbergensis.All that is meant by this imposing titleis, The Man of Heidelberg, and the reasonthe fossil is called- The Heidelberg Man isbecause a professor of the University ofHeidelberg first made a scientific examinationof it. And all there is to the HeidelbergMan is a broken jaw which containedsome teeth. This fossil was found in 1907Eoanthropus Dawsoni.Eoanthropus means dawn man, and thetitle, Dawsoni, is given because of the manwho made the discovery, Charles Dawson.The whole of this man consists of part ofa skull and part of jawbone which werefound in 1912-1913 at Piltdown, Sussex,England. It is often called. The PiltdownSkull. With possibly the exception of theHeidelberg Jaw this is supposed to be theoldest specimen found in Europe. Dawsonfirst found a portion of a parietal bone,and after about six months he found otherportions of the skull. These were foundseveral yards distant from the place wherehe found the first bone. Later a caninetooth was found near the same place. Thegeological epoch of the Piltdown gravel issaid to be Pleistocene. Dr. Smith Woodward,who reconstructed the skull, said,"The human remains comprise the greaterpart of a brain-case and one ramus of themandible, with two lower molars."fied with his own reconstruction, for heDr. Woodward did not seem fully satisfiedwith his own reconstruction, for hesaid that while the skull appeared human,"the mandible (Jaw) appears to be almostprecisely that of an ape, with nothing humanexcept the molar teeth" (Smithson.Inst. Rept, 1913, pp. 505, 506).Certainly nothing can be proved as tothe antiquity of man from these fossils.(1) The parts were not all found in thesame place. Even the parts of the skullnear Mauer, Germany. It was broken intwo by the shovel of a workman who was were not all found together. The piecesengaged in excavating in a quarry. It was were separated by a distance of severaldiscovered at a depth of about seventynineyards. (2) The parts were not all foundfeet below the surface in a stratum at one time. Several months intervenedwhich is classified as Middle Pleistocene. between the discovery of the parts. TheFour of the teeth which were broken bythe shovel of the workman were not found.Fossil bones of the ancient elephant andrhinoceros were said to have been foundgravel had been washed with the rain anddisturbed by workmen who had been diggingin it. 3. The skull and the jaw areapparently misfits. The skull, accordingin the same stratum. There were also to Keith, is that of a woman. (Too bad,some fragments of sharp stones, called at least if she was a spinster, that she haseoliths, which are supposed to have been to bear a man's name!) The jaw, accordingused by human beings.to Dr. Hrdlicka, is that of an ape (Sci­The huge size of the jaw and the normalence, May 4, 1923, suppl. X). Prof. Keithsize of the teeth led Prof. Dwight of says that Woodward, in the reconstruction,Harvard to call it, "Either an anomaly or had difficulty in securing "an approach tothe jaw of some aberrant species of ape."Kramberger declared that with the exceptionof the recessive chin it was likethat of the modern Eskimo skull. If thefossil is abnormal, as it apparently is, whatcan any person determine about the reconstructionsymmetry and a correct adjustment ofparts" (The Antiquity of Man, p. 364).Prof. J. H. McGregor of Columbia saidthat he did not believe the jaw and skullbelonged to the same individual, and Prof.D. Waterston expressed the same opinionof the skull or body? Do when addressing the London Geographi­we not all know people who have large cal Society. The cranial capacity of thejaws and recessive chins? Could not any skull is very little less than that of theone pick out individuals whose lower jaw, average woman. The forehead is as uprightif isolated from the rest of the body, wouldas that of the modern man. Withpuzzle any anthropologist in the matter all this in view, how can there be anyof reconstruction? It is absurd to try to proof from this specimen of the originprove anything about human ancestry or antiquity of man?from a single, abnormal, broken jaw.(To be Continued)remove the liquor traffic and its inseparableevils from among us. There are thosewho seem to think that the present violationof law, as shown in evasions of theVolstead act, is a new phenomenon amongus. This is to lose sight of the whole historyof American experience on this subject.The statute books of Ohio, back to thevery infancy of the state, have borne attemptsto regulate this traffic, which hasnever been regarded, either by legislatorsor by courts, as entitled to the freedomclaimed for ordinary lines of business.But not one of the regulations which societyhas thought it necessary to impose,through legislative action, has been voluntarilyaccepted and obeyed by those engagedin the liquor traffic. Long beforestate-wide prohibition was thought of byany large number as possible, it was illegalin Ohio to sell liquor on Sabbath, tosell it to minors, to sell it to habitualdrunkards, to sell it to a husband if notifiednot to do so by his wife, and so on.But each and all of these regulations weredefiantly violated, and every possible effortwas made to control local electionsin such a way as to prevent honest andefficient efforts at enforcement. Poisonwhisky—called by the truthful ill-soundingname of "rot-gut," was common then,as it is common now. The "bootlegger"was common, both in act and in name, beforeWayne B. Wheeler was born. Illicitstills were flourishing around the presentwriter's boyhood home, here in Ohio, atthe time of his earliest memory; and hehas seen more "drunks" in one week, alongthe public highway in those days, than hehas seen on the streets of the city ofColumbus in the past fiveyears.It was the well known existence of suchconditions as these—and even worse whichmight be told—that led one of the wettestnewspapers in the whole Middle West,when the prohibitory amendment waspassed, to tell the liquor traflfic bluntly,in substance, that it had cut its own throatby its own lawless folly.CHURCH-GOING SAMOA.(Continued from page 1)lesser islands of the Samoan group thelargest building is the mission church.Occasionally the jibe is heard that 'Allfat Samoans are missionaries,' but theSamoan only smiles at such remarks.LET US NOT FORGET."That success has attended the missionsand their schools is attested in the(Under the above caption the Columbus EveningDispatch, a widely circulated newspaper in latest official report of a governor of theseCentral Ohio, published the following editorialIslands: 'It is said that all Samoans arewhich was sent in by one of our readers, andwhich we would like to see widely read.—Editor.) able to read and to write, but their educationis extremely limited except as to theIt seems easy to lose from our memoriessome of the conditions that existed before Bible, with which they are more familiara concerted national effort was made to than the average American!' 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THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Indie Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. V/YLIE.Lesson for March 7, 1926.JESUS WASHES HIS DISCIPLES'FEET.John 13:1-17.Before you begin the study of thelesson text, read carefully the twelfthchapter and note the incidents recordedthere and what each teachesconcerning Christ. This chapter containsJohn's record of the last daysof the public ministry of the Lord.The thought of the chapter is dominatedby the purpose of the Gospel,namely, testimony that Jesus is tliesee the shame that creeps over theirfaces as they all either ashamed to doso lowly a task for one another orforgetful altogeiher of its lack, seetheir Master lay aside His outer garments,take a towel, and tie it aroundhimself, pour water into a basin andproceed to wash their feet and drythem with the towel?Until Peter spoke the disciplesevidently sat in amazed silence asJesus did it all. And what followsshows that Peter had great need ofenlightenment and of surrender. Itis clear that he was utterly ignorantIt meant the cleansing of faults, the to do all that the President would do,of himself and as completely confident removing of stains gotten in passing should they not be glad to do all thatof his own powers. Peter thought of through this world.Jesus would do? "Surely."himself as competent, chivalrous, affectionate,sincere. He was ready to example and commandment. (34.) On the table pile up the sand for theSo Jesus leaves with them a new-It is toward evening in Jerusalem.face any danger as he thought. He The reason why the commandment hills around Jerusalem. With blocksChrist, the Son of God, faith in Him,was over-confident of his own power. was new is found in the standard, build the houses of the city and withand the life which issues from suchThen there is Judas. He was the Jesus had to show His love and for stones lay the city wall. The housesfaith. There are three incidents, thecause of the troubled spirit of the that he had to have the opportunity are mostly but cne story high withanointing at Bethany, the triumphalMaster. His heart was troubled becauseof the fearful ingratitude and what He meant by "love one anothei' room on one end of the roof. How dobefore His disciples could understand flat roofs, but some have an extraentry into Jerusalem, the last ministryin the temple. In the first we see theguilt of Judas. Think of all that as I have loved you." Now the su- the people reach it, Ernest? "Iheydevotion of the followers of ChristJudas had seen and heard, of the preme occasion has come, so in the have stairs going up outside." Letas set over against the discontent ofplace he occupied, of the confidenc-i midst of the manifestation of His us make an upper room oa one ofloveto the uttermost. He says, "Love these houses and build an outsideJudas; in the second Jesus appearsreposed in him. But he falls from hisas the popular idol of the multitude,height of privilege into a hopeless as I love.'stairway.but the object of anger on the part ofcondition. The tokens of the Saviour'slove had no effect in closing the SUGGESTIONS POR THE TEACH­ arranged for a supper. Here is a lowIn this upper room everything isthe rulers; in the third. He is theobject of earnest interest on the partING OF THE LESSON. table. On three sides of it use foldedof the inquiring Greeks and He makesBY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN. cloth for couches stretching out froma striking reply when informed ofJESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES' the table. When we eat dinner, Frances,do we stand or lie down at FEETithodoor of his heart against the entranceof Satan, who is always ready totake full advantage of every opportunity.So he went out from Christ'spresence. Jesus did not cast him out.He preferred to go out into the night,for the failures of His own. In His I've known boys, and girls too, whowords to Peter He seems to say that would make a terrible fuss if askedHe meant it as a revelation of the to carry a basket on the trolley car.fact that He had made provision for Why do they not wish to do that,the cleansing of His own from defile- either, Jeanne? "Too proud for that,ment contracted on the way. The too."whole action was in keeping witli Paul, do you think any girl or boyEastern custom. A person having would be too proud to do what thebathed walked to the dressing room President of the United States wouldand in that walk would defile his feet, do? "No, they would want to do any-It was necessary, not to plunge into thing he would do." Ruth, which isthe bath again, but t(! wash the feet the greater—the President or Je.sus?before putting on the sandals. Then "Why, Jesus, of course." Well, then,Christ's act was more than service. Robert, if boys and girls would wishtheir desire to see Him. All of whichshould prepare us for the tragedyJohn 13:1-17.table? "We do not do either; we sitbrought about by unbelief. So theNotice Jesus' calm mastery of the on chairs.' In Jesus' time folks liechapter closes the account of therather than abide in the light be» situation. How were "all.things" in on couches to eat, with their hand.sLord's ministry to introduce the recordof His death and to give a sum­cause his deeds were evil. Hf? went His hands? Was the washing of the toward the table and their feeFout deliberately. But in turning disciples' feet an act of duty or of stretching out away from it.mary of the results of the ministryaway from the love of Christ at this love? What lesson did He find in it In one corner of the room is a basinof Christ.particular mom.ent, he was rejecting for the disciples? See the other Gos- and a pitcher of water and a towel.As we turn to read the verses ofhis last chance of salvation.pels. Study them also to see whether We will see later on why they arethe lesson we are impressed with the Now note how the divine in Jesus Jesus washed Judas' feet. What was there.thought that we are now alone with shines out in the presence of this His attitude toward Judas?Two of Jesus' disciples have comeJesus and His disciples in the upper darkness, selfishness, and rejection. What custom of the time made foot on ahead to make ready the Passoverroom. It is the night on which Jesus We have space only for two things washing a very frequent necessity? supper. Now they are waiting forwas betrayed. His public ministry displayed here. First, His unerring Why a custom so publicly performed? the others to join them. Use coloredwas ended. Tomorrow we see Him knowledge. He knew who should betrayHim. He knew that Peter would when His host failed in courtesy? Along the dusty road leading toHbw had Jesus once been cared for splints for the people.on the cross. But now he is alonewith the twelve to eat the Passover deny Him. He knew that the disciples How do. our customs so differ today Jerusalem come Jesus and the otherSupper and to institute the Memorial would forsake Him. He knew all. as to make a repetition of the custom disciples. How many are with Jesus,Supper of the New Testament. He More than that He knew He would now seem grotesque? What sub- Mildred? "Ten." What do they haveis here to manifest to them His great be seized and crucified for the sins of stitates may be offered? on their feet, Betty? "Sandals."love and to prepare them for the men. He knew His work was done. Why did Peter object? Explain Yes, these men have never heard ofseparation which is near. And this And it would seem that John mentions Jesus answer. What parallel is there shoes like ours. They do not evenincident shows a spontaneous manifestationon the part of Christ of His stand how wonderful was the \o\e of the doctrine of the atonement? Why feel when they reach this house,all this here just to help us under­in the frequent objection of men to have stockings. How will their feetlove for them. Satan in the heart of Jesus.do not men want^to be savtd by the Vera? "Tired and hot." And theyJudas and selfishness in the hearts So that is the second thing we see blood of Jesus Christ? will be covered in dust, too. Hereof the rest gave the opportunity. And here. His wonderful love. The key_5. they come up the stairs to the upperwe may say that the purpose of John to this beautiful lesson is found in theroom.in recording this incident was to show little clause in the firstverse. ReadIn the homes where they have servantswhenever anyone comes in how the divine in Jesus shone out in it again and again. "Having loved Lesson forthe ChOdrenfromthe presence of the infernal and His own He loved them unto the end."the road the servant washes his feetthrough acts so humble as commonly The revised version has it, "To theBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. for him. That is the very firstthingto be performed by the youngest child, uttermost." His love reached out notLesson X.—Sabbath, March 7, 1926 to be done. Have the disciples ora servant or a slave.only to the end of time but to theJESUS WASHES HIS DISCIPLES' Jesus any servants, Henry? "No,Now go over the text again and limit of their needs. Such love is theFEET.they are too poor." Who ought to dckeep the disciples in mind and note root and reason of all service. AnyJohn 13:1-17.it for them, Marcus? "One of thewhat is revealed about them and what other love is inadequate and will surelyfail under the strain. And whenGolden Text: The Son of man came disciples." But which one?they learned. It is supposed thatnot to be ministered unto, but tostrife among the disciples as to which the love fails the service is dry andJohn, have you ever heard bnysminister, and to give his life a ransomwas the greatest led to the incident of dead, becomes mere energy of bodyquarreling as to which one was thefor many.—Matt. 20:28.the washing of the feet. None of the and mind.better socially? Have you not heardRus.sell, do all boys like to helpdisciples was willing to perform the This was the work of a slave andboys say, "You are no better than Itheir mothers hang out clothes orlowly duty of washing the feet of the expressed as nothing else could Hisam; I'm not going to v/ait on you;wash the dishes? "No, most boysothers. They thought of themselves absolute devotion to His own. ButI'm not your servant"? That is thehate to do those things." Why?as of too high rank to stoop to any we see from Christ's own interpretationof the act how His love providesway the disciples are feeling as they"They're too proud to do. them, Ilowly service like this. Can you notgather in this room. Are they rightguess."in feeling this way, Grace? "No."

February 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERHis waist. What are the disciplesthinking about now, Charles? "Theydo not know what to make of it. Iguess they are ashamed.'' They mustbe. Jesus lifts the pan in one handand the pitcher of water in the otherand commences to wash the disciples'feet Himself. From one to the otherHe goes.When Jesus comes to Peter, Petersays, "Lord, dost Thou wash myfeet?" Peter is thoroughly ashamedof himself now. "Thou shalt neverwash my feet," he says. But Jesusanswers him, "If I wash thee not, thouhast no part with Me." So Jesuswashes the feet of them all. Then Heshows them what it really mean,-- to begreat.Jesus puts away the towel and thebasin and the pitcher, then takingHis cloak again comes to the table."Ye call Me Master," He says. ". . .so I am. If I then, your Lord andMaster, have washed your feet, yealso ought to wash one another'sfeet."Margaret, do you think Jesus meansthat we should go around washingeach other's feet all the time? No,Jesus does not mean just tha,. Butwhat He does mean is that wc jnustnot be too proud to do the lowlythings. Jesus wants us to bo willingto wait on other folks.What does our memory verse tellus about Jesus, Elizabeth? "Th- Sonof Man came not to be ministeredunto, but to minister, and to give Hislife a ransom for many." Who wantswhat it costs.to be like Jesus? Of course, you all25:35; Luke 10:34."In striving against sin." persevere.do. Then here is your motto: "Jesu,'Dear Boys and Girls:—Certainly not in yielding to it. "Continuein sin that grace may abound?"little helper." That means, whereverCo-operation is the watchword ofand whenever you have a chance tothe world. Day by day the world isGod forbid. "Fight" against it.help some one else you will do it,coming closer together. The continentsare being linked closer together,"Stand fast." "Resist Satan."whether you like the task or not, for "Watch and pray." "Faint not."then you are helping Jesus^—whetherthe oceans are covered with swift death, he tempts men to sin and laysThe flesh is weak and prone to yield.it is minding the baby, or washing theships, the cables almost instantly snares for their destruction, putsTo deny self is not easy. To cut offdishes, or sweeping the sidewalk, orovercome time and distance, so that wicked purposes in the hearts of men,a hand or foot, to put a knife to one'scarrying a basket of clothe.s—no matterwhat it is, you will do it happilywe read this morning what happened and personally enters into them, hethroat is harder. To lose your jobin Europe yesterday, and now the air sows tares in God's field,resists thefor reproving others and to be "cut"because then you are Jesus' littleis swiftly carrying the aeroplanes servants of God in their work, andfor all your kindness in showing themsifts the disciples of the Son of God."helper.the error of their ^xay, hurts worseIfoung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, March 7, 1926.PERSEVERE—IN WHAT?Acts 20:17-24; Heb. 12:1-4.Psalms: 15:1-3, No. 28; 16:7, 8,No. 29; 37:28-30, No. 101; 73:9-11,No. 197; 78:4-9, No. 205; 80:1, 6,ing on. Keep on living and prayingand giving; keep on singing andtrusting and loving; "and the dt.rkwill all turn bright. There's a restfrom the load and an end to the read,and a place where th.ings come right."The way that leads to life is straitand narrow and fllltdwith obstacles.Anything worth doing along the journeyof life is beset with difficulties."We should not try to dodge them all,We're cowards if we do.The only square and manly courseIs right straight through.Although we try to live in peace.And strive with all our might.We run against disturbances,And then, we have to fight.Be ever kind and courteous.All troubles try eschew;The best way out of most of themIs right straight tbrougii."In your faith in Jesus, persevere.None who trusted Him wei"e ever putto shame. They may have beenlaughed at by unbelievers and liypocritos;they may have lacked butteron.their bread, and gocd clothes, i.ndinvitations to the society of the elite;but through it all, they bad "greatpeace" in their hearts,' and gloryafterwards. "Let us hold fast theprofession of our faith without wavering."Without being swayed this waybecause nearly everybody else saysand does so, or that way because wemight lose the praise of men otherwise,let us keep iru.sting Jesus andshowing our trust in Him no ni.itteryet. Who of us has "resisted untoblood in striving against sin?" Persevere,if it costs you your life. ConsiderJesus.In preaching the truth, ))ersevere.Paul "kept back nothing that wasprofitable." Some of his hearers didnot think it was profitable; theythought /((' was a nuisuiic'; so theystoned him, and whipped him; theybeat him; they ridiculed him; theyhandcuffed him; but "none of th'.^sePaul had quit?In doing good, in real service toyour fellows, in the pure worship ofGod and in your loyalty to the LordJesus Christ, persevere. Little thanksWe may help one another by beingobedientto God's law. There is noand much ridicule may be ali you higher law. All right laws are basedwill get now;—no, not all;—ycu will on it. All contrary laws are evil.have "great peace'' even now in the Obedience to God's law will make usmidst of "light affliction which is but good people to live with, good citizens,for a moment"; afterward, "a firmore exceeding and eternal weight ofglory."TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS-CUSSION.1. What if Paul had quit?2. Why should Covenanters persevere?3. What is the price of worth-whilethings?4. How has our heritage been securedfor us?5. What is the reward of those whopersevere?6. How can we persevere in grace''7. Can any persevere without "lookingunto Je.ius"?JuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for Sabbath, March 7, 1926.HOW MAY WE HELP ONE AN­OTHER?Jas. 1:22.Psalms: 41:1-2; 40:7-10; 22:22-25;118:17-21; 119:97-104.References: Mark 2:1-4; Matt. 1815; Eph. 4:32; Acts 18:24-28; Matt.But they are just folks like we are No. 220; 119: Part 1, No. 317; 119: things" moved him from declaring the We may help one another in theand we all make mistakes sometimes. Part 5, No. 322; 121:1-4, No. .'MO. whole counsel of God. They killed him, study of God's Word. We have severalDoes Jesus know what is in their References: sources of knowledge of God. WeJosh. 23:8; I Sam. but "he, being dead, yet speak'' .'.i"hearts, Miriam? "Yes." But He does 12:21; Job 17:9; Hos. 6:3; Acts 13: many things hard for modernists to hear about Him from parents andnot do or say anything until all are 43; 11:23; 2:42; Rom. 2:7; I Cor. 16: believe. We Covenanters are advisedat the table. Do they know they are 58; John 15:9; Matt. 10:22; Gal. 5: to quit. We are not getting a hearing.teachers, we learn of Him throughexperience, we hear His voics in ouracting meanly, William? We are losing in numbers. Our conscience, but most of all we learn"Of course 1; 6:9; Eph. 4:14; I Thess. 5:21; IIthey do." They must feel worse every Thess. 2:2, 15; II Tim. 3:14; 4:7; standards are too high. "Thiuk of of Him in His Word. Let us set theminute as they see Jesus at the table Heb. 3:6; 4:14; 10:23; I Peter 1:13; the good you could do by not asking example to others of faithful studyand no one has offered to wash His 5:9; II Peter 3:17; Rev. 3:11; 2:10. so much of people,'' they tell us. Yes, of the Scriptures. God has promisedfeet.Persevere. Keep on going, if—you yes. But let them show us where His Spirit to those who seek to findNow Jesus quietly, without a word, are going the right road. Somebody Paul held the truth in abeyance, or Him in His Word, that they may berises from the table, goes over to the says. "It is the first step that costs; what part of the faith it was he enlightened. The Spirit of God re­corner where He finds the water and but it is the last step that counts. failed to keep or preach. What iftowel. He lays aside His outer cloak So keep on going; and keep on keep­and ties one end of the towel aroundveals to us the character ol God,brings Him into our hearts and lives,and helps us to fO'llow in His footsteps.and good neighbors. It is a proof ofour allegiance to Christ, and our lovefor Him.We may help one another by attendanceat church. Sabbath Schooland Junior meeting, and by takingpart in the meetings. It is easierto do what others do. It is easier, usuallyto follow a leader. But somemust be leaders. Follow Christ, p;itternyour life after His, and set anexample that others may follow intothe Kingdom of God, and n-it awayfrom it.Help others and yourself by followingthe Lord Jesus Christ on earth,and on into the Father's House.Prayer Meeting TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.Topic for March 3, 1926.SATAN.I Peter 5:8, 9.(Reading Rev. 12:9-12.)General Topic for March: Things tobe afraid o/.—Prov. 6:27.Psalms: Ps. 139, No. 381:11-13;Ps. 41, No. 112:5-8; Ps. 35, No. 92,verses 1, 2 at a time—later 3-6; Ps.11, No. 21; Ps. 7, No. 12.Where he is; ivhat he is doing."Satan's metropolis is on earth, andhe goes to and fro on the earth, andwalketh up and down in the world, heis the author of sin, sickness andfrom place to place. Man can notwell live to himself. He is either ahelp or a hindrance to others. Whichshall we be? We may help one an­References: Gen 3:1, 6; I Chron. 211; Job 1:7; Dan. 10:13; Zech. 3:1Matt. 4:1; Matt. 13:39; Mark 4:15other to know about Jesus Christ by Luke 13:16; Luke 22:31; John 13:2word and by deed. This is a real help. John 13:27, 29; Acts 5:3; Acts 10:38God is the creator of all. He also is Eph. 4:29; Eph. 6:11, 12; I Tim. 3the Saviour of all. In Him alone is 7; II Tim 2:26; Heb. 2:14; Jas. 4:7life and light. Apart from Him all Rev. 2:10; Rev. 3:9.is darkness and death. To rescue What is his power.another, then, from darkness and "A sin cursed world is conscious ofdeath and bring him to Christ, who the fact that Satan exists, and thatis the source of eternal life and light, he is a personal devil, the prince ofis the most helpfid thing we can do. (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***Bring your appetite, your pep,your friends and your good will to the1926 Winona-Rose Point banquetFebruary 22nd.***Celebrate Washington's Birthdaywith the young people of thePittsburgh Presbytery at the Rose of the WaltonPoint banquet.***Gladys Pritchard, Jr., of Montclair,attended Third New York ValentineSocial at the home of Mr. andMrs. Geddes on Friday night, February12th.***For $1.25 you can have morefun, more eats, more noise, and meetmore old friends at the Rose Pointbanquet than you can—well comealong and see.'^**Practically every available roomin McKee Hall, Geneva College dormitoryfor the girls, is occupied for thecoming semester, reports Miss EdithSchillinger, Dean.***Rev. W. M. McNeel was takento the hospital here at Fresno, Calif.,and operated on last Saturday morning,February 6, for appendicitis. Heis getting along fine.***The Misses Dorothy and GertrudeLee, of Geneva College, spentthe vacation between the two semesterswith their sister, Mrs. MargaretForbes, of Ellwood City.***The Interdenominational MissionarySociety of Walton, N. Y., v/ill interesting speaker.hold its annual meeting this year inthe Church of the Covenanters, Friday,February 19th, 1926.***Have you made reservations forthe Rose Point banquet to be held inthe dining hall of the Chamber ofStewart.Commerce Building, Pittsburgh, onthe 22nd of February at 6:30 o'clock?***Mr. John Waters preached inSecond Philadelphia on December 27,1925. His subject was "Christ BeforePilate," and he brought out very vividlyour relation to Christ and thatwe judge Him daily.***'pjjg alumni association of GenevaCollege are planning for their annualmeeting to be held on CommencementDay.successful meeting held la.st yearwhen about 400 Genevans were present.***Bible bookmarks called "The Patriot'sBible Book Mark," on which isprinted the picture of Washington atValley Forge found on page 2 of thisissue, may be obtained from PaulColeman, 4202 Adams street, KansasCity, Kansas, 3 for 5 cents.***Robert Gibson Sanderson, aged74 years, died February 9th, 1926.Mr. Sanderson was a faithful member(N. Y.) ReformedPresbyterian Church. The funeralservice was conduucted by the pastor.Rev. Boyd A. White, in the church,February 11th.***0n a recent Sabbath the pastorand wife of United Miami congregationwere the grateful recipients ofhandsomely bound Psalters withnames in gold lettering on the covers.On the flyleaf of each was inscribed,"With the best wishes of United Mi­***The Women's Missionary societiesof College Hill and Geneva congregationsmet together on the afternoonof February 3rd at the home ofMio. John Coleman. After tliR devotionalperiod Miss Stewart, of ourChina Mission, spoke of their workand problems in China. She is a most***Second Philadelphia followedSynod's program in the week ofprayer. The leaders were Messrs.J. R. Bell, R. J. Crawford, J. R. Dilland Dr. John Peoples and Rev. P. L.The attendance was good,the meetings interesting and profitable.On Thursday the Women'sMissionary Society held its regularmeeting at 7 P. M., before the prayermeeting.***The Geneva girls basketballteam are home after a victoriouseastern trip, including Philadelphiaand New York. They lost but asingle game in the series played andreport a most interesting and enjoyabletime. They are especially ap­They hope to sui'pass thepreciative of the royal way in whichthey were entertained over the weekendby the members of our SecondPhiladelphia congregation.tional Committee of the Bryan MemorialUniversity Association. ThisAssociation is planning to raise fivemillion dollars for Bryan MemorialUniversity which is to be establishedat Dayton, Tenn. Half of this moneyis to go for equipment and half forendowment. In two months and ahalf this association has raised approximately.$300,000.***Much interest is shown of latein the Sabbath morning service in theY. M. C. A. rooms at Geneva College.This service is in charge of PresidentPearce and is always addressed byhim, or some one of the faculty orvisiting ministers, on a theme aproposto the occasion. The meeting is attendedfrom 10 to 11 each Sabbath brings the Fund up to $1,317.27.morning, dismissing in time for thoseattending to repair to the several ***The Daily Tribune, the leadingchurches they are accustomed to at­newspapetendtains weekly a letter of about 1,000of the Beaver Valley, conamiCongregation to you and yours."words from the pen of Dr. J. S. Martinrelative to Geneva's activities.***According to the Washington***y^jj excellent musical was given Advocate, the famous Ocean Grove This is in addition to the almost dailyin the Adelphic Hall of Geneva Collegelast week. Among those who year because, as the tax collector said, and other Valley papers contain, fur­Auditorium is now taxed $3,400 a news notices of varyin.g lengths itparticipated were: Louise Campbell, "The Auditorium had degenerated to a nished by him and the writer for collegeathletics. Such publicity is de­Evalyn Shelar, Margaret Pearce, movie." "More hours of moving pictures,last season, than hours of re­Ruth Frishcorn, Margaret Conner,Mary Richardson, Agnes Steele, Edith ligious worship." A charge of 25 andLaw, Edith Allen, Clave Mengel and SO cents was made. How quickly aMargaret Richardson.house of worship can degenerate.Churches should take warning. Andit is doubtful if "a collection to coverexpenses'' will finally save from thetax collector.***Mr. M. W. Dougherty, of ourTheological Seminary, 7418 PennAve., Pittsburgh, Pa., is agent for theNew Indexed Bible published by theJohn A. Dickson Pub. Co. of Chicago,HI., which Mrs. J. P. Mitchell recommendsso highly in her notes on thePrayer Meeting Topic in this issue.Write Mr. Dougherty for particularsif you are looking for a new Bible.***Geneva College has become the recipientof another large gift. A friendof the college who requests that hisname be not divulged recently sent Dr.Robert Clarke a New York draft for$20,000 for such use as he might seefit to make of it in behalf of the college.It was immediately applitd onthe reduction of the college debt.This gift, as well as the $50,000 received,and announced in these cdumnsa few weeks ago, come fromfriends of the college not of ourchurch—another evidence of the highestimation in which the colege is heldby other than Covenanters.***Montclair Building Fund issteadily growing. Up to date theyhave received the following generouscontributions from friends outsidetheir own congregations:Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Wylie $50.00Third Philadelphia 30.00Second New York 18.10Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson,McKeesport, Pa. . .. 10.00Dr. and Mrs. A. J. McFarland,Latakia, Syria 50.00Two Michigan friends 10.00Total $168.10This with a Christmas card sale madeby one of their O'Wn members amountingto $10.85 and the balance on handveloping an intelligent i'lterest in thecollege and its work not only in theValley but also in widely separatedsections cf the country to which Genevaclippings from the local papersare sent by Valley residents, in correspondingwith their many friendsand relatives formerly students m thecollege.'***The Cameronians of SecondPhiladelphia entertained the Girls'Basketball team of Geneva Collegeover the week-end of January 30,1926. The girls arrived in Philadelphiaabout noon and after lunch wenton a sight-seeing trip of the city.Dinner was served in the church at6:30 and about 36 persons did justiceto the menu of roast beef, mashed potatoes,peas, asparagus salad, whippedcream tarts, coifee and rolls, preparedand served by the young people.Games and a sing concluded the evening'sentertainment. The 11 girlsspent the night in the homes of theyoung folks and worshipped with uson Sabbath. The team left for NewYork on the 9 o'clock train on Monday.Come again, Geneva girls.***The home of Mrs. D. S. Anderson,2321 Osgood Street, N. S. Pittsburgh,Pa., was destroyed by flrethenight of February 4th. The fire wascaused by a defective gas meter***In connection with the 400th anniversaryof Tyndale's version of tbe failure of the fire department; inwhich exploded in the basement. The*'**Third New York is having very ***The firstof the year a fine newinteresting prayer meetings. Subjectsfor a number of weeks are on trance of the Syracuse church. Thisbulletin board appeared at the en­Bible, the pastor of Third New York reaching the scene promptly, on accountof snow and ice on the hill, re­gave a series of five sermons: I. God'sthis line: What impresses you in the was the gift of Mr. and Mrs. D. R.preservation of the Bible—written sulted in the loss of almost everything,,Book of Genesis? What impresses you MacAllister. It was presented as \with pen and ink—Versions. II. How except the lives of the fiveresidents'in the Book of Judges? Next—Ruth, memorial to Mr. MacAllister's fatherdo we know that the Scriptures are of the home. Friends throughout theetc., etc.and mother, who were called to thethe very Word of God? III. How can church, who have known the hospi­of the Anderson-Robb house­***Thomas Andrew, the younge.stchurch in heaven some years ago.the great interest in the Bible be ex­talitplained? IV. and V. Things we could hold, will be shocked to hear of thisson of Mr. and Mrs. Ira M. Price,The congregation is indeed grateful toborn October 21st, 1925, attendedthe donors and anxious to always usenot know except God had revealed heavy loss which they are sustainingPublic Worship and Sabbath Schoolthe board to advance the claims of them. The last particular under V. with Christian grace and fortitude.in the Walton (N. Y.) Church cf t'lethe Lord Jesus.was, God has revealed hell, "where Mr. and Mrs. Wyman S. Robb andtheir worm dieth not and the fireisCovenanters on Sabbath, January ***Rev. F. E. Allen has been invitedto serve as a member of the Naelationis being seriously overlooked. son, make up thedaughter Elizabeth and Miss .\.licenot quenched." This part of His rev­Barber, as well as Mrs. D. S. Ander­31st, 1926.household.

February 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi6trtl)S iSapttsms Igaeliliings H o m e (S^oingsCbe CDtisitian J13ation'sCobenanter Bab? EollCbe Cbristtan i5ation'$Cobenantec Baptism EecocdCbe Cbtf0tian Ji3ation'0Cobenantec ^ebbins BeU0Cbe Cbti0tian Jl3ation'»Cobenantec SDeatjg /Noticed"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Richardson, BAPTIZED.Santa Ana, Calif., a son, on January By Rev. Frank L. Stewart, in SecondPhiladelphia, on January 17, 1926:20, 1926.To Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright (formerlyFlorence McKinney), of South-William James Lewis.Mae Belle Wittenborn.field, Michigan, on January 11th, adaughter, Betty Cathryn.MRS. ELIZABETH ORR WOOD-SIDE.Elizabeth Orr Woodside was promotedto higher service December31st, 1925, after sixty years of faithfulservice here. Her husband andfour children sadly await the call tothe final reunion lieyond. For manyyears Mrs. Woodside was a memberof the Olathe congregation and herplace was seldom vacant in the churchservices. She was a devoted mother,a quiet, unselfish friend, seeking inher humble way to bear testimonyfor her Master. She was ready to goand met the "Last Enemy" with asmile; confident that he who had bo-"1 indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems •«One mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contractine parties,name of officiating clergyman,place, and date.—EditorONew York congregation, have just arrivedand expect to spend the monthof February with us. We are alwayspleased to liave them with us as theyare now among our regular winter(In reporting for thia Departmentkindly give name, age, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.On January 28, 1926, John Tait,aged 75 years, a member of SecondPhiladalphia.On February 9th, at Walton, N. Y.,Mr. Robert Gibson Sanderson, aged74 years.Dr. W. J. Coleman will assist thepastor of Morning Sun congregationat the communion on the second Sab­visitors.MORNING SUN NOTES.gotten out by that office, called "MyMr. and Mrs. E. H. Hensleigh entertaineda company of relatives andForward Movement." Quite a numbersurrendered themselves to thefriends for dinner in their home bath of April. It is also planned toSaviour for their firsttime, and sevenDecember 23, 1925, in honor of the have special services during the weekwere taken into membership. The45th wedding anniversary of theLord's Supper was also observed.former's father and mother, Mr. andMrs. Mclsaac continues to gain andMrs. J. T. Hensleigh. They wereis now able to walk about the houseunited in marriage by Dr. C. D.and take short ORLANDO.walks out of dooi's.We are having good attendance atour church this winter. The littlechapel was filledto overflowing Sabbatii,January 31st.Trumbull, assisted by Dr. T. P. Robb,December 23, 1880. Three of theguests at the wedding were presentat the anniversary, Mrs. H. H. B^artin,a sister of the groom, and Walterbefore the communion.The Interim Commission of theIowa Presbytery met at the MorningSun parsonage February 8th, 1926.At this meeting the pastoral relationshipbetween Dr. George S. Colemanand the Hopkinton congregation wasdissolved, at the request of the pastorand the acquiescence of the congrega­Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Fisher, of 8th and Oliver Hensleigh, cousins. Mr. tion. The congregation had askedStreet congregation, Pittsburgh, worshippedwith us the last Sabbath of Sun congregation and they are very tion, and offered to give him leave ofHensleigh is an elder in the Morning the pastor to reconsider his resigna­January.faithful in attending the services. absence SECOND for a time, PHILADELPHIA.that he might continuehis studies, but Mr. Coleman didMr. Hutton, of Lincoln, Nebraska, They are among the community'sgun the good work in her, would performit until the day of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Thomas Copeland, of Blantainmentof Second Philadelphia wasis visiting relatives among us.The annual Sabbath School enter­most highly respected citizens, and not think such a course would be best.all wish for them many more years ofTruly "Blessed SELMA. are the dead that die chard, Iowa, arrived in Orlando inheld December 29, 1925. A large andhappy wedded life.in A the series Lord." of sermons on some of the time to be the guest of honor at theenthusiastic audience filled the SabbathSchool rooms. The followingMr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilson celebratedtheir 40th wedding anniver­important divisions of the M. Christian R. J. annual dinner of the McKnight relatives,which was served at the noonprogram was rendered:life were delivered to us in a verysary at their home east of Morninginteresting and impressive style January21 to 31 inclusive. The standards of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McKnight.2. Prayer—Mr. Robert McConachie.liour on New Year's day at the home1. Singing—Psalm 150.Sun, December 24th, 1925. About100 gTiests were present, seventeen ofwe as Christians should strive and Mrs. Copeland is a sister of Mrs. Mc­3. Address—Rev. Frank L. Stewart.whom were at the wedding forty yearsstand for were held up in a way all Knight.4. Address—Mr. J. R. Dill, City Missionary.ago. Their oldest son, Raymond, whocould behold and comprehend.EvangelisD George T. Stephens is is at present a student at ColumbiaThroughout the meetings the spirit now in our city holding revival servicessentationof diplomas by Mrs. J.5. Primary Dept. Promotions; pre­University, New York City, was homeof God ruled and pointed the way.to help his father and mother celebratethis happy occasion. The Wil­The sermons were supplemented by Our public schools in Orlando areA. Carson, Supt.; presentationthe morning chapel talks along with adding from 30 to 40 teachers to theof Bibles to 5 boys forming ason home has always been an exceedinglyhospitable one. Relatives andnumerous conferences. Groups of one force each year. This may interestnew class taught by Miss Sarato ten were in consultation with Dr. some of our teachers in putting inArcher; prayer for God's blessingon the new class.friends from far and near have oftenElliott concerning Christian problems their application here.gathered there and spent a happy dayso that llis time was so taken up that We believe there is a good opening6. Awarding of Cross and Crownor evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsonquite a few could not be accommodated.That there is danger in a We have had no freeze to injurelotte MacElreavy.for a Covenanter doctor here.Pins for attendance—Miss Char­have always taken an earnest and activeinterest in the work of the churchdearth of genuine gospel pulpit messageswas shown by the interest many though it has been more cloudy andin Miss Betty Bell's class whoany of our winter vegetation, al­7. Awarding of prizes to four pupilsand the activities of the communityat large. Such homes are the heartshowed by being present night after cooler weather this winter than common.8. Songs and recitations by Primarybrought new scholars.of the nation. May God's richestnight who are not members of ourblessing be upon Mr. and Mrs. WilsoncongregatiO'U. All were delighted Orlando never has been so filledDepartment.and may their lives be spared forand anxious to take advantage of the with visitors, since the writer's stay9. Play "A Christmas Eve Surprise"many more years of happy usefulness.opportunity to hear the Word of God here, as it is this winter. Many came—Miss Betty Bell's class.preached unadulterated. By Friday and went not being able to find a10. Play "Why the Chimes Rang"—The United Presbyterians, Presbyteriansand Methodists of Morningnight the attendance had increased to room or place to stay.Miss Isabel Dill's class.the point where standing room was On account of the embargo on buildingmaterial which is in effect in FlortorOil"—Leonce Bloch.11. Recitations "The Kid" and "Cas­Sun have just closed a series of fourat a premium. At least 400 listenedweeks' union evangelistic services.to the Word as the Holy^nirit gave ida wc have been unable to begin our12. Psalm 2:j, sung in Russian byRev. Goodale was the evangelist. Hisit out. Many said "they were greatly new church building, it being impossibleto get material. We hope toValentine Kravitz, of our Jew­Anna and Helen Bagdan andsermons were very sound, strong andinspired to higrher ideals." Anotherconvincing, and presented in a quiet.said, "The gospel was explained as he get started early in the spring as weish Mission.pleasing way. He was exceedinglyhad never heard it explained before. believe the embargo will then be lifted.13. Piano Duet "Frolic Under thefaithful in denouncing prevailing sins,So plain, simple, effective." Others We have not enough money as yet toLinden Tree"—Russell S. andespecially card playing, dancing andsaid "they had been helped to get a build the church but gifts keep comingin the latest being a $25 check14. Piano Solo—Russell S. Horn.Geo. W. Horn.gambling. There were about twoclearer conception of Jesus as a Saviourand their Christian duty, and each, from Mis. Kate B. Allen, of15. Play "Mother Goose and Her Fam­hundred, mostly young men andwomen, who took their stand for Jesustherefore intended to live better as a Pittsburgh, and Mr. C. V. M. Harvey,ily Entertains"—by young peopleof the Sabbath School, withChrist before the world. Many ofChristian." Still another said she of Centerville, Miss., and so it is the these had made a profession beforehad been encouraged and inspired to Lord looks after his own work.Mrs. F. L. Stewart at piano.but were not satisfied with their lives"pray more and try to do more for If any of our people are coming toThis sketch was adapted byForward one Africa Christ Three who every attended goes Movement returned day back several in soon every Office missionaries ordered meetings way." 1,000 of cards and the to feed streets Climate all Florida, lando. with Mr. Florida. twenty-six lakes and The first Mrs. the invite within water class, most R. clear you J. is the beautiful miles Bole, to the water come city very of Second city limits. spring to shady best Or­greatly meetings. others song ment Christians hearts and Church strengthened took service members did and enjoyed could so a There together voices the on new for by not account of is the hymns, in stand, nothing take fii-sttime. like prayer the cottage preaching, of uniting part while Covenanterthey that to instru­prayerGod. While binds many their were and16. Candy dressed Misses rhymes, characters and included Jane to the a represent Good-night they and young familiar portrayed.Mary folks the to Peoples, nursery various all. being

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The Union Sabbath School entertainmentof the three CovenanterChurches of Philadelphia was heldJanuary 22, 1926, in the SecondChurch. The following program wasgiven:1. Singing Psalm 98. Tune 262.2. Prayer—Rev. F. L. Stewart.3. Cantata "Step Lively, Please"—First Churcii.4. Vocal Solo "Sing Me to Sleep"—for China" Movement.10. Inter-class Contest. Topic, "Theli'riends of Paul"—Young Menvs. i'oung Women.11. General Review of Lessons ofQuarter—By the School.Classes in turn ask questionsand volunteers answered.12. The Lord's Prayer and Dismissal.By the way, if Covenanter people,young or older, wish a study whicnwill enhance their appreciation of theApostle Paul and his personal magnetism,and lend new life to his epistles,make a list of the friends henames and what is said of them.Bert McClay, af the ThirdChurch.5. Recitation "Mrs. MacDuify TellsWhat She Thinks of Baseball"—Miss Mary Graham, ThirdChurch.6. Recitation "Her First Auto Ride"—Mrs. Maute, Third Church.7. Violin Solo "Bercuse" from "Jocelyn"— Alan Martin, SecondChurch.8. Play "Mother Goose and Her Fam­How many do you think there are? later by gifts of other friends. WhenList some of the surprising statementsmade about them. Perhaps a teacher where Mr. Coulter was aone, outside the cnurch, who had beenyou would tell the Christian Nation school director, heard of the anniversary,she sent twenty-flve dollars tohow much you have enjoyed the study,especially WILKINSBURG if several HONORS persons A. studied C. be added to the purse already given.together, and COULTER.quiz each other, at in­Mrtervals, congregational their findings. social was held tion were as much pleased with thisCoulter's friends in the congrega­December ily Entertains," 27, 1925, was Alan Rally Martin Day Ain Second accompanyingPhiladelphia. with The violin Sabbath and Friday evening, December 18, 1925, in tribute as we hope he was.School Mrs. invited F. L. the Stewart congregation, piano— parentsand Second friends Church. of the children. Thespeakers was now called on.the newly built home of Mr. and Mrs. The .subject of the remarks of manyAfterfollowing was the program:1. Singing. Psalm 23.2. Bible Reading, Paul's Shipwreck(in part)—Leonce Bloch.3. Prayer—William MacElreavy.4. Shorter Catechism—Classes recitein turn.5. Singing or Recitation of PsalmsMemorized by the School—Classes in turn.6. A Short Dialogue—Two membersof Primary School."V/hat Must I Do To Be Saved."Believe on the Lord JesusChrist and Be Saved.7. Maps, Charts and Posters havingbeen prepared by pupils, were, hung up. The authors of thesewere allowed one minute each toexplain the "What" and "Why"of their work.8. Christian Armor Study—A classof boys having prepared a woodenfigure and pieces of armorrepresenting the items in the"Christian Ar;nor"—as a groupproject—placed the pieces onthe figure before the School,while one of their number readthe part of Ephesians 6, thusENDED illustrated. HIS9. Reading of letter acknowledgingthe contributions of the Schooltoward RHEUMATISMthe "Million TestamentsW. J. Ward, 1423 Penn Avenue, Wilkinsburg.The special purpose of themeeting was to honor Mr. A. C.Coulter, senior elder and clerk ofsession, and the highly respectedteacher of the adult Bible class whichwintry cold were warmed along withintroduced.the house. Before and after the exercisesof the evening, search partiesThe ministers and elders presentbears his name. Mr. Coulter has recentlypassed his eightieth birthday, er's service in the session for some ing carefully. Naturally, it is ofcould have spoken also of Mr. Coult­were organized to examine the build­and his class thought this a fltting fifty-three years. Dr. Carithers was brick. It stands out prominently ontime to give a birthday party, at on hand, looking flne and fit. Dr. Mc­ the hillside and commands a splendidwhich they might crown him with the Knight was present, by special permissionof his physician. This was beyond. The intei'ior and its furnish­view over Wilkinsburg and the partslaurels of well-deserved praise andappreciation of his faithful and efficientleadership in the study of the and he cam.e, with some discomfort description is unwise for one whosehis flrst appearance since his illness, ings are very attractive. FurtherWord of God.and danger to himself, because of his instructor grew wearied and discouragedafter teaching the proper use ofMr. W. J. Ward, the host oxi,lie evening,presided. Mr. Ward claims the At one point in the program there "living-room." But mention might berespect for Mr. Coulter.honor of having had Mr. Coulter as appeared a tendency to take advantageof the occasion to give a personal the office with its camouflaged tele­made of the breakfast alcove, and ofhis firstpublic school teacher, and alsoof being now the senior member of biography. But this was overlooked phone.the Bible class. After the opening because of the interestimr experiences The host and the hostess gave aprayer the Seminary quartette, related. For the benefit of the youth royal welcome to all their guests,Messrs. Dougherty, McCracken, Mc­ of the church one of these is mentioned.A young woman had achieved gratulate them on their new home. Itabout eighty in number. We con­Farland and Robb, sang several numbers.Dr. Grace Martin followed with or annexed a young man to take her was impossible to do justice to thea piano solo. Next Mr. Robb gavetwo readings in his usual masterlystyle. Then Mr. Ward led in the remarksby members of the class. Hewas followed by William Esler, S. S.McKinney, Mrs. 0. Wylie (see below),Mrs. Wm. Aber, S. R. Wills, MissJane Boyd, Thos. H. Martin, J. B.Willson, and Dr. R. J. G. McKnight.Mr. Coulter has had an honoredcareer in the teaching profession, asa public school teacher and schoolas God's Revelation, and presentsJesus Christ as He is offered in theGospel. It is impossible to estimatethe value of the service which he hasrendered to the Sabbath School, to thecongregation, and to the Church atlarge during these years of faithfulstewardship of the gospel entrustedto him as a teacher ot the Word. Wedelight to do him honor.Mr. Charles H. Haslett was the lastmember of the class to speak. Inclosing his remarks he presented Mr.Coulter with a pocketbook containingeighty dollars, one for each year ofhis life.This amount was increasedhis response, songs by the Seminaryquartette closed this part of the program,and the eating program washome. Bashfulness led to a safe topic house B and A . grounds R Gon Asuch I a N wintryin the refreshments recently enjoyed. day. So—as far as we know now, almostCHRISTIAN any warm summer HERALD^ evening, ex­She innocently inquired if he had notgone for the sake of the refreshments. cept CHRISTIAN Sabbath or NATION Wednesday, wouldThis was an easy lead for a declarationof a higher purpose in going,J. TOTAL B. WILLSON. • $4.50suit very well.perhaps involving her. But alas, no! SPECIAL PRICEYouth easily takes offence. Wounded Tor Two Papers C/t 00pride hides itself. She never saw him —If Sent To Usagain. The hearers . proflted by thisH 'tale, for no such painful separationsCHRISTIAN NATION PUB. CO.have been observed as yet.Tribune Bldg., New York CityThe briefest speech was by Mrs.Oliver Wylie, who simply arose,stepped over to her husband^ with aPROHIBITIONgraceful gesture assisted him to rise,and introduced him as her substitute. MOTHER GOOSEIn days when women push so persistentlyto the fore, such becomingmodesty and such wifely appreciationof her husband's oratorical ability arevery commendable."I am eiKhty-three ytars old and I doctoredfor rheumatism ever since I came out director, in addition to his service asof the army, over- 50 years aso. Like many a Sabbath School teacher in this congregation,the teacher of this classothers. I spent money freely for so-called'cures' and I have read about 'Uric Acid since 1882—a period of forty-threeuntil I could almost taste it. I could not years. All the speakers bore witnesssleep nights or walk without pain ; my hands to his ability as a teacher of the Bible,were so sore andstiff I could not hold a pen. and to the pleasure and profit whichBut now I am again in active business and they have found in his class. Hecan walk with ease or write all day with knows the Book. He has lived withcomfort. Friends are surprised at the change. it through many years. He makes itYou might just as well attempt to put out a his study all the day. Often those Perhaps this incident led to a mistakewhich prompts the suggestionflre with oil as try to get rid of your rheu­whmatism, neuritis and like complaints by tak­to his questions feel that it has been that at such celebrations the guest ofsearch their minds foi' an answering treatment supposed to drive Uric Acid his meditation all the night. He has honor should be asked to rise andout of your blood and body. It took Mr. Aahelmanfiftyyears to flndout the truth. He sought the guidance of the best everyone may know just who is beingbeen a learner all his life. He has show himself at the beginning, so thatlearned how to get rid of the true cause of teachers. He was a regular attendant talked about. Possibly, after thehis rheumatism, other disorders, and rceover at the noon-day Bible class taught by manner of radio station announcements,he should arise at frequent in­his strength from "The Inner Mysteries,' now the late Dr. W. J. Reid, a princebeing distributed free by an authority who among Bible teachers. He has made tervals. After the speech makingdevoted over twenty yeai", to the scientiflc good use of all the help received, and was nearly ended, a boy who was sittingbeside Mr. Coulter turned to hisstudy of this trouble. If any reader of The has grown in power through theChristian Nation wishes "The Inner Mysteries years. One speaker stated that he believedMr. He might teaches Coulter led followed forms than Mr. have with among astray. Coulter many, the of been has with Modernism, thought unbelief, all Bible a included He if laymen. to better "modern not accepts as that the but all, it grasp and A is. best ministers.the well, scholar­speaker has of He Biblewith the for not is her home Wylie, young waiter passing fore was Mr. groom, piano formed, of Wilkinsburgwas elders. her. Coulter." Coulter?" displayed gives lady and embarrassing chose placed by sitting the So equal said, at A the near, pointed her Ward a picture the It believes prominently beside "I When prominence rightful reminds as and wedding thought home. occurence the to of yet an correctly Mr. feast. bride, the so attractivethat cake honoring to Another far!Coulter writer Oliver a when was Thesec- be­and,other neighbor and said, "Who iswhatever. ciive and some of t.nst Street forget'l scientists Rheumatism" hand card afflicted it Hallowell, by If for Ihis not return letter friend. centuries good a Maine. sufferer, overlooked to mail news H. All past, P. without Send and cut who Clearwater. by simply out opportunity now. fiend doctor? any this lest will send charge notice 1610-C and you re-to a ship," other been teacher who truth acquainted in­The Reiormed Presbyterian Churckhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.Publicatiiin Or)iaitmcnt:BaarU o( (0|)ctt3tian (EDucatiiin of t\t©regbptfrian €|)urc|) in ftft (H, *, a.Witherspoon Bldg or any of itsPhiladelphiaDepositoriesond elder's likeness. It is far betterto honor people when they are alive;to say nice things about them at suchanniversaries than to keep the complimentsfor use around the coffin.Some time ago one member sqggestedsecuring for the congregation a photographthen on exhibition, so that wecould look on it in later years, andsay, "This was our elder." The presentcustom is preferable.A second i-eason for our gatheringtogether was to inspect the new Wardhouse, to approve it if found worthy,and officially to open it to the public.The technical word is "house-warming."The Wards furnished the fuel,and the visitors coming in out of the-By-ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEPlaylet of Rhymes andJingles for ChildrenOnly Few Left25 CentsWhile They LastCHRISTIAN NATIONPUB. CO.1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.NEW YORK CITY

February 17, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.Miss Clara McGaw is spending thewinter with her sister, Mrs. RichardMurphy, of Fairgrove, Michigan.The Young People's Society held a'"Watch Night" Social at the home ofMr. and Mrs. J. M. Henning. Moneywas given each person to defray allexpenses of the trip. After we hadall purchased our tickets we boardedthe train and was soon on our way, bythe able assistance of the Red Caps.One interesting thing on the trip washaving our pictures taken, and laterbeing able to see them. The Boyswere kept busy selling pop corn, newspapersand magazines. Soon camethe time to go into the Dining Car.The Committee then served sandwiches,fried cakes and fruit. We allseemed to arrive at our destination,being none the worse except a littletired.The annual New Year's dinner washeld at the church. Nearly all themembers were able to attend and enjoyeda bounteous dinner as well asa good social time together. Afterthe repast, had vanished we had theelection of officers for the SabbathSchool as follows:Mr. Herbert Gilchrist, Superintendent;Miss Clara McDonald, AssistantSuperintendent, and Miss IsabellChambers, Secretary and Treasurer.Then came the program which consistedof readings, dialogues, vocaland instrumental music and workdone in the Sabbath School during thepast year: recitation of Scripture passages.Psalms and Bible stories.Then Mrs. Mathews read a paper,Southfleld twenty-flve years hence.Last, but not least, came the treat forall, a box of candy. The three primaryclasses received gifts for the flnework they had done. Class one, eacha sterling silver teaspoon; Class two,a gold ring and three a pocket knife.Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McKinney andfamily are spending the winter inOrlando.Elizabeth and Robert Thompsonhave been sick with the measles.Mr. and Mrs. Sucas are building aflne new home on Pierce Street inBirmingham. Mr. and Mrs. J. M.Henning have moved into theirs onRidgedale, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mc­Kinney into theirs on Wallace, andMrs. Mary Shanklin into hers onEvergreen Road. It looks as if Southfieldwill have to have some housewarmings.The C. Y. P. U. Business meetingand Social was held February 12, atthe home of Mrs. Ada McKinney.Mr. Eassin Shanklin is spendingthe winter in Florida.We observed Week of Prayer byholding prayer meetings in the churcheach evening except Saturday.Alberta McDonald is still conflnedto the house. She has only been atchurch once in over a year. It is ourhope that she may be restored to fullhealth and strength again.Mr. Roy Thompson had his anklevery badly hurt while at work, andwas taken to St. Mary's Hospitalwhere it was found there was nobones broken but ligaments torn looseand minor bruises.We expect to soon have electriclights in the church which we willall enjoy. The wires are all m andweek.Miss expect Myrtle to Wylie get the visited fixtures Rev. this andMrs. Mathews during her Christmasvacation.Rev. Mr. Mathews preached for theHetherton people January 10, whilehe was up offlciating at James Summerland'sfuneral.PRAYER MEETING TOPIC.(Continued from page 7)evil and the god of this world. Hehas great power and the existing conflictis terrific and awful. The wholemass of unsaved men and women arein Satan's power. The devil hasmany subtle devices and cunning wilesto lead men astray, he is a liar andthe truth is not in him, although hemay be transformed unto an angel oflight, hence we are exhorted to puton the whole armour of God that wemay be able to stand against the wilesof the devil." References: Job 1:10,On Christian Terms ?On Sfefjfien S. Wise's Terms?JESUS OF NAZARETH12; Dan. 10:5, 13; Matt. 13:19; Matt.24:34; Luke 8:12; Luke 11:14, 18;John 8:44; 12:31; 13:2; 14:30; 16:11; Acts 26:18; II Cor. 2:11; 4:4; 11:14; Eph. 2:2; II Thess. 2:10; I John3:8; 5:19; Jude 8:9.What is our hope of victory overliim?"Satan has been under a curse eversince he flrsttempted man, and eter­liked to have our elders read it to uswhen we had been good, but when wenal flre is prepared for the devil and liad let Satan into our hearts and beenhis angels. The Son of God was giants of selfishness or ill temper ormanifested that He might de.stroy the impatience and evening brought andevil and his works." References: unsolicited chapter to us we wereGen. 3:14; Matt. 25:41; Rom. 16:20; ashamed—Satan and his giants wereCol. 2:15; Rev. 20:1, 7, 8, 10.the cause of all our woe. And so heThese quotations from the index of is for all the world. Would that wethe writer's Bible and this amazingarray of Scripture references are givenpartly to tell the readers of thiscolumn what a tremendous help TheNeiv Index Bible* really is, and partlybecause the personality and power ofSatan are not as real to us in ourthinking as they ought to be. Weoften wonder what became of "TheGiant Book," that played such a largepart in our early training. That maynot have been the book's real namebut that is what we called it. Wemight see his hideousness and fleefrom him to the Rock!*Published by the John A. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84C h u r c h B u d g e t R e a c h e s Fifty-One P e r C e n tO n F e b r u a r y 1st, 1 9 2 6Balance from Third DistributionDecember ReceiptsJanuary Receipts$ 442.685,031.393,936.27For the Fourth Distribution$9,410.34DepartmentsNeedsCollections Outside ofFourth DistributionShare ofFourth DistributionForeign Missions $42,300.00Jewish Mission 3,100.00Southern Mission 6,100,00Indian Mission 4,200.00Home Mission 14,200.00Witness Work 4,700.00Geneva College 16,400.00Theological Seminary . 2,900.00Widows & Orphans . 1,400.00Ministerial Relief 1,500.00Evangelistic Work 2,300.00Aged People's Home 900.00$21,162.46999.262,317.891,554.415,297.101,435.856,097.96839.29492.88482.05696.171,050.16$ 423.00589.00793.00588.001,988.00963.502,296.00609.00224.00285.00483.00Over the TopTotals $100,000.00$42,425.48$9,241.50For 5th Distribution168.84$9,410.34The Treasurer's Books close April 15th. Just two and one-half months to reach the Goal.How about your congregation? Will you appear on the HONOR ROLL by paying yourshare of the expenses of the Church?S. O. S. CALLS WERE SENT OUT FEBRUARY 1st BY THE FOLLOWING:Ministerial Relief^ $ 620.67 in debt Southern Mission $1,646.31 in debtWidows and Orphans $1,362.60 in debt Indian Mission$2,122.47 in debtTheological Seminary $5,428.38 in debt Home Missions$9,659.69 in debtGeneva College$56,208.00 in debtJ A M E S S. TIBBY, Treasurer408 Penn Building - - Pittsburgh, Pa.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MARCH 14. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MARCH 10.VOL. 84. NO. 2159.4 2 N D Y E A RFEBRUARY 24, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909.Christian Nation became an international weeltly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class niatter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T STHESE columns made reference to aneditorial in the daily press that madethe effort to put a well-known scientist inhis place. On the same subject, the DallasNews makes this remark: "Luther Burbanksays he is an infidel. Well, maybesome of the clods in his gardens don't believethere is any Burbank, either."TEXAS HONORS LINCOLN.For the firsttime in her history, we areinformed, the State of Texas is to recognizeLincoln's birthday officially. Governor"Ma" Ferguson gave instructions thatall State departments should close for theday in honor of the great Emancipator.It was stated that Governor Fergusontook this action at this time to expressher appreciation of the decision of a RepublicanCongress which authorized theminting of Stone Mountain Memorial coinsin commemoration of the heroes of theConfederacy. Thus old sores are healing.A LARGE CONTRACT.On their second attempt, a group of menhave secured a charter as the "AmericanAssociation for the Advancement of Atheism."Their firstapplication for a charterdeclared their purpose to be "purely destructive."Their plans were that "the societyshall hold meetings and erect radiostations for the delivery and broadcastingof lectures, debates and discussions on thesubjects of religion and science, publishand distribute scientific and anti-religiousliterature, and conduct a general propagandaagainst the church and clergy."The charter they have now obtained announcestheir purpose more briefly; it is"to advance atheism."Disciissing this "large contract," theBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph declares: Bishop then added: "This traffic is most"The wonder is that any group of men dishonoring to Great Britain. We haveshould be so fatuous as to try to take in our minds a Wonderful rescue by theaway one of the main blessings and consolationsof an entire nation without offeringAmerican ship President Roosevelt.us make some adequate return."Letanything as a substitute. What A letter was received by the meetinghave they that is claimed to be better thanreligion for weary, discouraged, sinningin which Lady Astor said that she knewthat the British Government had consideredhumanity? They would tear down, butmore than once whether it couldthey cannot build up. Instead of a religiontake further action to check the smuggling.of hope they present a philosophyof despair. Religion has little to fear from She was not aware that any prac­tical scheme had been rejected by the Government.such assailants." In similar vein, the proposalis discussed by many journals.She is convinced that any ac­BRITISH CONDEMN LIQUOR SMUG­GLING.The Lord Bishop of London, addressinga meeting over which he presided recentlyin London, declared:"My personal opinion is that we havebeen told a great many manufactured lies,which have been sent across the oceanabout prohibition. There is not the slightestdoubt that the output of industry hasbeen increased in the United States andthat the health of the great majority ofthe people has been improved. You cannotthink anything of those silly littlefools who swagger at dances with brandyflasks; that is mere bravado. You have tohave regard to the great broad effect uponthe nation."It is a gross impertinence for us to tryto undo anything our great sister nationchooses to decide for her own good." TheBishop then quoted statistics showing thenumber of British vessels seized by theAmerican authorities for smuggling. Notonly the number of vessels seized but thehigh percentage of them that were Englishled the audience to cry "shame." Thetion the Government might take to "reducethese discreditable activities" will receivethe hearty approval of the Britishpeople.Sir Donald McLean, Liberal member ofParliament, who addressed the meeting,read a letter from Sir Austin Chamberlainwhich declared:"I am happy to inform you that HisMajesty's Government has done and isdoing, by such means as is in its power,all that is possible to assist the Governmentof the United States in suppressingthe traffic of which His Majesty's Governmententirely disapproves."The meeting adopted the following declaration:"You have taken a stand in regard tothe liquor traflSc which has aroused widespreadinterest. The safeguarding of yournational Constitution is your inalienableright. That any British citizens, for financialgain, should have taken any partwhatsoever in invading the sanctity ofyour laws has aroused in this countrywidespread indignation. As you are aware,the Government of the British Commonwealthhas done something to assist in(Continued on page 4)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION -Volume '84ferences with those who. desired to we conducted a preashing service'."- ' cakes fo/"refreshments. Sirvart istalk about the Christian life.' We beganwith the High School. Students from the first. The average for the Edward is a tailor and has a .shop inThe meetings grew in attendance the daughter of Rev. Manou^haklan.came in groups from fwo 'to ten and ten days was about 125, though we the bazaar. Bcth are very fine youngabout thirty minutes were given to had The rain last on Friday two or evening three evenings, was an­peoplenouncedas Young People's Night. W/hile Mr. Dimitriades w'as there andI rode over .to Kyrenia, one evenii)gTHE CURIOUS CATi •each group.^\'hen the last day had arrived I. They kept coming that night until spoke at a meeting. We^had overCora M. V. Preble.had talked an'd "prayed with 156 with every ting around corner the was platform packed, a and row many sit-thia-ty, There is..some the lai'gestifirowd opposition being we-have stirred ha^.They say-that curiosity-still others waiting to come. Thesestanding in the rear.. The president up bythe B'ishop. 'One of those wh6At one time killed a cat.did riot include any below •. the 5thof Selma IJniversity came, with a is coming and is •\\^orking with othertBut I can tell .you that I don't Grade. Many below the 5th Gradelarge group of his Seniors in th.e.ir, is'.the 30n of ,ai prie.st.•*•Believe a .word of that! ;' wanted to.' come but there was notcaps and gowns. Some of these-took. We expect to have'Commuriior. hevp.These flowers smell just like the ones time.notes' on ,the_ sermon. It was esti- January .3 and in LarnEtca the nextmated'that4t>0 had crowded into the week. Mr. Dimitriadegf-will comeuijiMy mistress had todayV-• Of-the.l56 who came, 45 were hotUpon the dining table v/henprofessing Christians.^ 40 of thesechurch for that ser-vice. Perfect'or- and help her*, and. Mr". Weir will asK• I jumped up there tc play. confessed Christ before they left.der and attention prevailed through sist at Larnaca.-""'•'She scolded me because I - did, The, '111- professing Christians declaredaforvvafd step in the Christiantht service which lasted an hour and Dr. Mouradian has apparently beeiiAnd boxed my ears a bit—a half. , .- . much better and has not had his opiI couldn't see a reason small life-iii one or more or all of the folviewingways: forsaking sin; moreThe Communion services were ob- eration. Neil McCarroll's ankle is~ Why she should throv/ a fitserved on the second Sabbath. Seven well again but he did not play footiAbout a little thing like that! prayer; Bible reading; personalyoung people united-.with-the churoh. ball or hockey. He has played a li|;i:-And when I tried it herework; faithfulness ta-church duties.six of whom were baptized. Some tie tennis when he happened to be afShe said, "You darling- little cat!" The method followed in our conferenceswas firstto talk o-^'er their prob­others expect to join. Selma congre- home, but has n.ot tried to play muclj"Now, aren't these women queer?People's gation has Meeting. about 130 members. Sev- at the Academy. ". ,\.—Oar Dumb Aiiimnls. lems, explain the way of salvationenty-scven were at Communion. One Had a letter of inquiry from a TurkOUR SOUTHERN MISSION. and of Christian livin.g. Then -we Home Department Work.hundred , Mf:s. .M-, and I.. sixteen Robb^devo-tes were at-Sabbath--who »hei-- timeTurjf^ said hpping he' to .be-abieta-do became interested somethingthrough" there. Bible He study left last in week. the schooljBy D. H. Elliott.knelt together in, prayer. They wereto School visiting and in a,bout the homes, 50, at directing the Young, aAt the request of the Central Boardgi-\'en an opportunity to pray for wiiatMothers' Club, and managing the The The 'Turkish Y. W. C. man A. who rented has a room attended forof Missions the writer visited our Missionamong the negroes and laboredthey wanted God to do for theiji. 150reading room and library., 'The readingroom is stocked, with-good maga-their so" regdiari^ meetings hci'e' and has" for at reading, Tas't gon'eTo etc.,out of the 15G prayed aloud. Theirand are getting food and candy readythere from Thursday, January 21st,prayers for the ' most- -part --were zines and other periodicals and. the^^ .^ju ggu g^^g ^^ ^^.j^ .^-^to sell to help in their finances. Laterto Sabbath, the 31st, eleven days in.^simple, direct fend seemingly sincere. hbrary with many good books. Ours the girls will make. ...alk We visited -this fieldin 1921 andSome were with crying.and.tears. ,.Jp is,plethe.in Selma.only libraryIt isforruncoloreclaccording• peoO. E." CASKEY.again iri 1,922 in company with Rev.this way these' young people either to public library rules and'many areECHOES OF GROWTH AND EN­D.-"/Bruce 'Martin. The response this asked God to accept them as His childrenor help them to live better the ties. Mrs. Sennegal, a colored work­availing themselves of the opportuni­year was better and the.interest ranCOURAGEMENT.higher than oil'former occasions. The Christian life. The larger number er, is al,4o givin.g part time-to visitiiig In'Norfolk, "Va., the work of'tliew.oxk here is certainly'growirlg.in efficiencyand fruitfulness as,the yearsof those professing Chri.st 'will join in the , homes. . There , , is , ., always ,. a.,de . School-Rag Gosnel League was.begunthe church of their parents.mand for second hand clothing. Any about February 1, 1925, and by Aprilgo by, especially in the operation ofThe Pi-ayer Spipit.congregations or Missionary Societies :i there--v\'ere over SOO^nrelled, amonfethe,'Hch

February 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE GOOSE WITH THE GOLDEN EGG.The Philadelphia Ledger suggests thatJanuary 12th might well be called BlackTuesday in the annals of NortheasternPennsylvania. On that day the minersand operators of this district, who hadbeen seeking a settlement for some weeks,separated with the deadlock unbroken.The situation may be briefly described.When God created the world he put inthe ten northeastern counties of Pennsylvaniathe greatest deposit of anthracitecoal that has yet been discovered. When itwas found this coal would burn, it wasused to take the place of the vanishing forests.In New England and the East it cameto hold a dominant place. It had all but amonopoly.of the fuel market of the East.Men were not slow to discover this factand the two giants of labor and capitalset about laying a tribute on the Eastwhich would measure up to the possibilitiesin the monopoly which they held. Sofar as the record runs, neither giant tookthought for the sufferings of those whohad to pay the tribute. The monopolyseemed to be secure. The operators wouldallow none to mine anthracite -withouttheir permission. The miners would allownone to work without their permission.Yet the fact remains that neither operator,nor miner, had any absolute title tothe coal or his job. The only absolutetitle reads, "The earth is the Lord's." Allother are stewards of his wealth, or elsethey have no part in the work at all.But neither party has a thought of theactual owner of it all. So they are indeath grips with each other to see whichmay get the larger share of the tributemoney. Meanwhile, in the shadow of theculm piles, where the pall of darknessused to hang in the busy days, women andchildren are suffering from hunger andcold as they eke out an existence with thedoles of charity.Meanwhile the winter months are goingby and the cities could not wait to havethis quarrel settled. So they have takensubstitutes. Bituminous coal, oil, electricity,each is finding its place in the gratesformerly filledwith anthracite. Finallythis strike must come to an end and whenit does anthracite will have lost its monopoly.Doubtless the operators will makegood, as coal will have a value, unless themines are destroyed, as some propose. Inthat case the great industry which hasmade the thriving cities of the coal countieswill have committed suicide.How all this might have been changedif God had been taken into partnershipin the business. In the long run selfishnessis suicide and this crime belongs toindustries and communities as well as toindividuals.FATAL RESULTS OF HYMN-SINGING.By Dr. T. M. Slater.I have carefully considered the use ofthe word "Fatal" in this connection. Iknow it is a strong word, and is properlyused only when referring to death or whateverimperils life. As the newspapers useit we generally expect some sensationalreference. I have no desire to use it inthat way or make extravagant statements.I simply want to tell the truth. I knowthis use of the word may give offense tosome or by others be treated with ridicule.In deference to such I have tried toavoid it and find some more acceptable,but after many attempts to findone thatis better and truer I have come back eachtime to the one above written, and nowintend by God's help to say some veryplain but loving words which I have longfelt ought to be said about the fatal effectsof hymn-singing upon the life and growthof the Covenanter Church.God's Will in Worship.We all know the tremendous popularityof the hymns, and the beauty and acknowledgedmerits of many. This makes hymnsingingsuch a hard subject to discuss persuasively,especially when we know thesincerity and unquestioned Christianstanding of so many advocates of thehymns and count some of these amongour dearest friends. Hymn-singing wasnever so popular as it is today, nor wassentiment in favor of Psalm-singing at solow an ebb as now. The hymn-singingchurches get the crowds, while Psalm-singingchurches are small, and have for sometime been growing smaller and fewer. Butpopularity never made anything right.The Heaven-born Psalms of the Bible aretoday what they always were—God's ownappointed medium of praise surpassing inexcellence and suitableness mere manmadesongs as far as heaven is higher thanthe earth; outliving all human song booksas the sun outlasts all flickeringsparks;and whose appointment being exclusivecarries the prohibition of all others, makingthem unwarranted and unauthorized.These things being accepted by Covenanters,I need make no special appealconcerning their truth, since they are apart of our Solemn Covenant and Testimonyto which we give assent when weseek membership in the Church, and is aposition we re-affirm every time we cometo the Lord's Supper. Neither will I atthis time speak directly of the banefuleffects of the hymns upon the spirituallife of individuals and denominations thathave deliberately chosen to discard thePsalms in favor of hymns. The fact thatModernism takes root only in churchesthat use the hymns is another solemn confirmationthat the God of the Second Commandmentstill lives, that He is still jealousof His own authority in respect toworship; and that, while no longer blazingforth against presumptuous worshippersas He once did against Nadab andAbihu, is still able to visit with a worseform of death those who would approachHim in ways not appointed in His Word.The New Point of Attack.While as Covenanters we have no Modernism,we have had a declining membership.As a Church we have never discardedthe Psalms, but the effort to maintainthem costs a struggle. I feel thatin some respects this test of fidelity isthe hardest of all that we have as aChurch. Formerly I thought the greatesttrial of our faith came in' upholding ourPolitical Testimony, as all the great divisionscame on that issue. At times itlooked as though the Cross pressed hardeston the question of Secretism. Butthe devil shifts his point of attack, andnow it seems he is training his guns uponus most severely in respect to the Psalms.Election day comes only once a year, butwe meet this test almost every day.Appeals from the Lodge come only once ina while, but this comes all the time. Weespecially meet it in maintaining fellowshipwith other Christians in communitywork, and it falls with special severity onmembers away from their ov/n servicesor who must Kve outside the bounds of oursettled congregations. Further, this is apoint on which some of us are none toostrong. In a few cases the influence ofministers is detrimental, and even if everyone of us were able to live fully up to theobligations of our work we cannot escapethe temptation to transgress. Whetherwe will or no, we are all more or less affectedby the hymn-using of others, forthese ideals of worship are surroundingus like the atmosphere and press upon usas ceaselessly, as unconsciously, and insome respects as vitally. It is a seriousmatter to which we need to be alive.As before remarked, the hymns are nowat their greatest popularity, but this presentjazz-age of worship is Of comparativelyrecent origin. The Psalms have beenbanished from some churches and thehymns introduced within the memory ofthose still living. This period of a decliningmembership in the CovenanterChurch is also a modern movement; andjust recently has it occurred to me thatthis period of numerical decline correspondspretty closely with that withinwhich other churches have been doing allthey can to get everybody to sing thehymns? To me this is more than a merecoincidence, and suggests that in lookingfor the causes which account for ourlosses during the past few years we shouldtake into account those lost through seductionfrom the high and God-appointedideals of worship for which we are calledto stand.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A Question of Life.I am far from saying that this is theonly door through which members haveleft our Church during the period justnamed. The issue on which the greatestunited exodus was made was another matter,but it would be interesting to knowhow many of those who left us on thattest are now in hymn-singing churches;and worth noting that the Psalm-singingchurch to which the most of our peoplethen withdrew has since admitted thehymns.These facts and others I hope to bringforward are not mentioned spitefully, butsorrowfully; and are brought out as evidenceof the vital relation the Psalms sustainto our life and all those things forwhich the Covenanter Church stands. Thevery existence of our Church is bound up inthese songs. This is one of our Principlesfor the violation of which the censures ofthe Church may be invoked, and is perhapsmore openly and commonly disregardedthan any other offense for whichmembers are amenable to the Courts ofGod's House. "The end of such things isdeath" to denominational loyalty, and ifpracticed generally by our people the endof denominational existence soon follows.These are not the words of a fanaticor pessimist, but are in accord with Himwho said: "Every branch in me that bearethnot fruit. He taketh away." The resultsof hymn-singing have proven fatal toother churches. Faithfulness in this isfor us essential to hfe itself. And I believeour people on the whole desire to befaithful. The Covenanter Church has toomuch for which to live to surrender herlife in this way. But Solomon preparedfor the calf-worship of Jeroboam by permittingthe heathen altars of his strangewives; and never have hymns been officiallyendorsed by Psalm-singing churchesbut by the education of singing them beforehand.To all, then, who have regard to the con­in 1848 was the very firstrecorded discoveryof the remains of the Neanderthaltinued life of the Covenanter Church, is itman" (Op. Cit., p. 122).too much to speak of the unhindered resultsof hymn-singing as "Fatal"?EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VIII. Human Fossils and Psuedo-Human Fossils (Continued).Homo Neanderthalensis or Homo Primigenius.This is commonly called the NeanderthalMan. The remains were given thisname because they were found in a caveat the entrance of the Neanderthal gorgenear Hochdal, Germany. The first fossilswere found in 1856, in a small cave nearthe Dussel river, and about sixty feetabove the lower part of the valley. Therewas a skull cap, parts of upper and lowerlimbs, fivepieces of rib and a part of thepelvic bone recovered.These remains have been regarded asimportant because it was said they werefound in the Alluvial loam which was saidto be formed about the time of the earlymammals. But it is impossible to determineanything definitely concerning theirage. 1. The bones and the loam werethrown out of the cave by workmen intothe ravine below several weeks beforeany scientist arrived. 2. According to adiagram of the cave shown by Keith (Antiquityof Man, p. 128,) and the descriptionof the cave, it opens by a creviceabove, consequently both the earth andthe bones might have been washed infrom above. The bones might have beenburied in the cave by friends. Certaintyin the matter is impossible.After a thorough study of the bonesRudolf Virchow said they were "pathologicallymuch altered; that there weretraces of rickets and gout, that the Neanderthalman could not possibly have belongedto a primitive savage race" (TheEvolution and Progress of Mankind, byKlaastch, enlarged by Heilborn, p. 19).At a scientific congress held at Bonn in1857, "The German Prof. Mayer scornfullyretorted, against Huxley, that theywere the bones of a Mongolian Cossack ofChernicheff's army-corps of the year 1814.. . . Others thought they were an idiotor a savage who had wandered into Eur­size of brain Neanderthal man was not aope and so on" (Klaastch, Op. Cit., p. 251). low form. His skill as a flint-artisanSome estimate the cranial capacity of theNeanderthal man as about 1,236 c. c,which is almost the same as that of theaverage woman of Europe at the presenttime. Huxley said: "In no sense can theNeanderthal bones be regarded as the remainsof a human being intermediate betweenmen and the apes."There are other specimens which areclassed with the Neanderthal man. Theyare said to be of the Neanderthal type.Keith said: "The skull found at GibraltarTwo nearly complete skeletons, whichseem to be the remains of a man andwoman, were discovered in 1886 at Spy,Namur, Belgium. They are commonlyknown as The Men of Spy. They werefound at a depth of about 15 feet fromthe surface of the terrace. Bones of themammoth and woolly rhinoceros werefound at the same place. The skulls ofboth were badly broken. From the positionin which they were found, they hadapparently been buried by friends.Others of the Neanderthal type werefound at Krapina in Croatia, in the year18^9. There were fragments of skullsand bones which showed traces of fire.Human bones had been split open whilethey were fresh—probably at cannibalfeasts—and had come in contact with fire.There was not a single whole skull. Theother bones were in fragments. Some ofthese bones are thought to belong to theNeanderthal type. Some did not fitthetheory. (Klaatsch, Op. Cit., p. 252.)From these and a few other specimenswhich have been classed as Neanderthalmen. Prof. Schwalbe, of Strassburg, declaredthat they constituted a distinct humanspecies. He called this species Homoprimigenius to distinguish it from Homosapiens or modern man. Prof. ArthurKeith has adopted the same view. Butnote Keith's own words and decide whatbasis he had for such a decision. "TheSpy men were typical representatives ofthe Neanderthal species, with large, robustskulls, holding brains which, in pointof size, were above the average of the modernEuropean." Of Professor King's statementto the effect that the Neanderthalman resembled a chimpanzee he says:"Professor King did not know, however,what we are now well aware of, that Neanderthalman had a large and complexhuman brain, that he was a skilful artisan,that he buried his dead and had certainbeliefs regarding death. . . . Men of themodern type, just as highly evolved instructure of bone and brain as men arenow, must have been in existence whenNeanderthal man was still living. ... Inshows that his abilities were not of a loworder. He had fire at his command, heburied his dead, he had a distinctive andhighly evolved form of culture—Neanderthalman was certainly not a dawn form ofhumanity" (The Antiquity of Man, pp.127, 131, 159). He admits that the brainof these ancient men was larger than thatof the average modern European: thatthey had a high form of culture and thatthey had certain beliefs regarding death.What proof then is there of a differentspecies? May not all these things be affirmedof modern tribes or nations ? Menbury their dead, and the place where theirremains are found is no proof of their ageor associates. There are just as primitivepeoples today as ever lived in whatis called the stone age.(To be Continued)BRITISH CONDEMN LIQUOR SMUG­GLING.(Continued from page 1)frustrating these attempts. The treatyextending the limit of your right of searchwas a recognition of our common responsibility,but we share with you the feelingthat nothing should be left undone to reducestill further the evils to which youdraw attention." This statement is addressedto the company of Americans whoaddressed a statement to the meeting heldin London.

February 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPER€ b a n p l i $ t i c: : ^Department : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.A few days ago, I heard an inspiringstory in the waiting room of a doctor'soffice. The doctor was late in coming butit was soon evident that the time was notgoing to be wasted. One of the patientsbegan asking questions of us in a friendlyway as soon as we came in. He also volunteeredthe news that he had performedthe wedding ceremony for the doctor'smarriage. He had preached for over fortyyears, and had but recently been put onthe retired list byill health. I asked himwhether if he had life to live over again,he would choose the ministry again. Hesaid he would. It was, in his judgment,the best work one could undertake andgave such joy in helping people in theways they needed most. Then he told methis story:"Near one of the churches where I waspastor lived a family that had never attendedmy church. But when the grandmotherdied, they called on me to conductthe funeral. After that I visited themfrequently and invited them at attend ourservices. But they did not come. Wehad revival meetings, and several days Istopped at their door and invited them.The woman promised, but I suppose I hadasked her a dozen times before she came.The firstnight she was converted, and itdid her a lot of good. She lived in an unhappyhome, for her husband was adrinker, and at last she could stand it nolonger and took her little girl and wenthome to her mother's up in Iowa. I usedoften to talk to the man; I could not reachhim. He was a good workman, but spenthis money on drink, and even sold someof the things in the house that his wifehad bought by careful saving. It was verysad. At last he disappeared, and I wentto his place of work to inquire for him.They said he had gotten his pay and toldthem he was going to his wife. I askedif they had seen him buy the ticket. Theysaid "No." I feared he had spent thatmoney for drink, too, but I was mistaken.He had gone up to Iowa to his wife, andafter a while I got a letter from her sayingthat he had quit drinking. Thatwoman was so happy that she sang all daylong. It brightened the whole neighborhood.When her family moved around tothe other side of the block, the neighborssaid they missed her joyful singing. Theywrote to megratefully."several times, and alwaysOne of the reasons more of us are notsuccessful personal workers is our lack ofperseverance. This minister had given adozen invitations before the woman came,and he was working on the man the sameway. The reward was well worth it.CHURCH BUDGETS AND MODERNISM.Practically all churches have in someform a financialbudget which includeshome and foreign missions and other linesof work carried on by the denomination.All the large denominations and somewhich are not so large are permeated withthe spirit of Modernism.The Modernist claims to have outgrownthe faith of his fathers. He no longerbelieves that the Bible is the inspiredWord of God. Dr. Fosdick in his book,"Modern Use of the Bible," says that thereare many things the modern man mustreject and that great sections of the Bibleare directly untrue. Prof. Knudson, aMethodist of Boston School of Theology,in his book, "Present Tendencies in ReligiousThought," informs us that the scienceof the Bible is impossible, its historyfar from infallible and to believe it verballyinspired is childish.Modernism not only rejects the Bibleaccount of creation, but denies the deityof Christ, His miracles. His physical resurrection,and scoffs at the idea of a bloodatonement for sin through the cross. Itis permeating its denominational and SabbathSchool literature with these heresiesand is joining hands with scepticism inwriting our encyclopedias and school textbooksalong materialistic lines.Furthermore, the great missionary enterpriseis being undermined. Modernisticmissionaries are in the fieldsof thelarge denominations, undermining theGospel they were sent to teach and destroyingthe faith that others gave theirlife to establish.All this propaganda of destruction isbeing carried on by the money Christianpeople contribute for giving the Gospel toa lost world. When they contribute to thecause of missions their money goes to supportthe missionary who makes shipwreckof faith as well as to the faithful missionarywho is upholding the true Gospel. Thesame is true in supporting unfaithulteachers in seminaries and colleges. Whatis the faithful Christian steward to do?"The Methodist" in its issue of January14, 1926, says, "We have come to a seriousplace in Methodist history when goodMethodist money is spent in maintaininginfidel professors in our theological schoolsand publishing infidel books, thus helpingFosdick and Drake to make Protestantisminfidel and Methodism of no account."The Sunday School Times frequentlypublishes the inquiry of some faithfulChristians who want to know what to doin situations like this. They want to giveto the Lord's work. They want to contributeto missions. They Want to supportseminaries and colleges. But how canthey contribute to that which builds faithwithout contributing also to that whichis tearing it down! And these questionsso far remain unanswered in any s'atisfactorymanner.The Covenanter Church can thank Godthat its Budget includes nothing which isdestructive of Christian faith. We aresupporting no Modernist missionaries orfalse teachers in our institutions of learning.Every mission fieldand departmentasking aid is loyal to the faith and seekingto do constructive work.It is the priyilege of Covenanters inthese days to support a Budget in whichone part of our contribution does not teardown what the other part builds up.There is a practical way of showinghow greatly we appreciate the privilege.D. H. ELLIOTT.t e m p e r a n c e* . SDepartment . .HOW SOME FOLKS USE OUR TEMPER­ANCE MATERIAL.A Covenanter teacher in Junior HighSchool sent a money order for |1.00 for250 anti-cigaret blotters, and this explanation:"I believe you will be interested in knowinghow attractive your anti-cigaret blottersare. I borrowed the samples fromour minister some weeks ago and tookthem to school to show the Principal. Herecognized their worth. I took them tomy room and left them on my desk. Soonthe Physical Education teacher saw themand inquired where one could get them.Later in the day I returned to my roomand found them all gone. On inquiry Ifound the children had taken them thinkingthey were for free distribution. Theyseem to specially favor the "Cigaret Arithmetic."I expect to distribute them to allof Junior High after the hoHdays."A Covenanter minister who was appointedby his C. Y. P. U. to send for ashare in the temperance posters we offeredwrote:"Poster came Saturday and had it inthe church Sabbath and yesterday. Hopeto place poster in Post Oflfice this eveningor toniorrow."February 28th is Law Enforcement lessonin the Sabbath School. How many ofyou know what your state law is concerningthe sale and use of cigarets by minors ?Such laws are often ignored by the policeand without any protest from churchpeople.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84place. At the station of death Jesus every day in that sacred place. And and the love that obeys ? Study themeets us and takes us to His place in the consciousness of that fact rest of the chapter and that -whichthe Father's house. He said to the strengthens us countless times in follows for statements of the work ofthief on the cross, "Today shalt thou duty, in danger, and in struggle. the Comforter. Why can such -worksbe with me in paradise." Stephen What a glimpse of the innermost be performed only in hearts that areBY RE'V. A. A. WYLIE. dying said, "Behold I see the heavens recesses of the Master's heart we get marked by love and faith? Why can-Lesson for March 14, 1926. opened and the Son of Man standing in these words. He loves His own not the world enjoy His presience?LAST WORDS OF JESUS WITH ^t the right hand of God. . . . Lord with a personal love. He is reallyHIS DISCIPLES.Jesus, receive my spirit." Paul says, concerned always for their welfare.John 14:1-17."Xo be absent from the body is to be He feels their pain; His heart achesThe full text of the lesson for today present with the Lord." So these are within at the prospect of what will Less(m forthe ChOdrenincludes four chapters. (John 14-17.) two comforting messages.befall them. He has a real personalThese should be read and studied Third, He assures them of the work interest in them and their future „ ANNA PRITCHARD GEORCFcarefully, for we have here the most they shall do in His name. The happiness and above all He wantsassuring passage in God's word, masses thronged to Christ attracted them to live with Him. "I will come Lesson XI. For March 14, 1926.Among the precious sayings of Jesus by the works He did. The elements again and receive you unto myself LAST WORDS OF JESUS WITHthose recorded in these chapters have obeyed Him. Fire, sea, air, disease, that where I am there ye may be HIS DISCIPLES.a place of their own, because they demons all obeyed His word. The dis- also." It is not a mere wish. It isJohn 14'1-17have ministered comfort and encour- ciples had seen these and on that ac- deep down in His will. It is an im- r 11 t t • t +hagement to the troubled hearts of His count they hated the parting. They portant part of His plans. It is one 'people under the heaviest trials which were so weak in themselves. Now He of the closing petitions of His great ^^ Truth, and the life. John 14:6.are met with in thiis world. After comforts them on that ground. He prayer for them. "Father, I will that Jesus is going away. The disciplesreading them over we are forced to says, "I go a-w?ay, but you shall do they also whom thou hast given me, are sad and so is Jesus. The troublesay, "Never man so spake.'' And in greater works than I have done." be with me where I am." If He really |g jj^j. gU because Jesus is going awaythem we again see Jesus as the Christ. Fourth, He comforts them with the wants us to dwell with Him in HisThe occasion which calls forth these assurance that thfey shall not be left Father's house forever, He must love because o± what must happen togreat comforting words from Christ alone. They were broken-hearted be- us unto the uttermost.Jesus as He goes. His heart is sowas the sorrow of the disciples at the cause He was going away. Now Heheavy with trouble that if He wereprediction of His speedy death and says, "I will not leave you orphans. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACH- ^yg^. jjj^g ^.^^ ^f ^g^ Jesus would thinkseparation from them, and also His I will pray the Father and He will ^^^ OF THE LESSON. ^^^^ ^^ Himself But Jesus is differpredictionthat every one of them send you another Comforter." The -^^ PROF. JOHN COLEMAN.would be offended at Him, and that word "Comforter" has been variously Wesson for March 14, 1926. e"*- He is always thinking of otherPeter would deny Him three times, translated. The terms "Advocate," LAST WORDS OF JESUS WITH folk and wants to make them happyThey were in great heaviness of heart. "Paraclete," "Helper" have been used. HIS DISCIPLES. first.He had been with them three and a In Romans 8:26 we read that the J°hn 14:1-17. j^. jg Thursday night in Jerusalem.half years. When they were per- "Spirit helpeth our infirmities," liter- ^^^ should a question as to-, .• . . . 'plexed they came to Him and they ally, that is, "He taketh hold with us." "trouble" arise in the hearts of the ^^"^ ^""^ ^^ disciples are rechmngwere relieved of their perplexity of The Holy Spirit is mighty to help us. disciples? How was this trouble go- around the table in an upper room inmind. When they were in trouble He He has come as one who is willing and '"& a few hours greatly to in- the home of a friend, probably thedelivered them. When they were in mighty to take hold with'us that we crease? In what way did they al- home of John Mark.danger He guarded them. He was might be helped in doing the will and '^eady believe in Christ? In what We will build a house with blockseverything to them. They were ig- work of God. ways were they "foolish and slow of making an outside stairway leadingnorant and He taught them. They Fifth, He comforts them with the heart to believe"? How would a ful- to the upper room on the roof whereleft all to follow Him. Now He is to assurance of intimate and indissoluble 'er faith have made the next day Jesus and His disciples are recliningdie and leave them all alone. Sorrow union between Him and His dis- easier to endure and their own con- around three sides of the table as theyfills their hearts. ciples, like that between Him and the duct more commendable? Notice that* used to eat in the days when JesusJesus then seeks to comfort their Father. Under the figure of the vine this is an example of the proper re- lived on earth.hearts in view of His separation. He Jesus explained the union between lation of faith and works.Jesus has just held the Last Supsays,"Let not your hearts be Himself and His people. The Whither was Jesus going? How did Per with the disciplesi and has toldtroubled." You are greatly cast branches are in living connection with He prepare a way for the impenitent them He is soon to die and that it isdown. But your sorrow is unreason- the vine, which only through its thief? How would He prepare for one of the disciples that will turn Himable. Yet we believe that there is branches can bear fruit. The disci- them also? When will He "come" over to be put to death. Do you thinksomething more in the mind of Jesus pies were in vital union with their un- even as that day at Bethany He was the disciples are happy now, Betty?than mere freedom from sorrow. He seen Lord and through them His life taken up? What is Jesus conception "No, they must feel terribly sad."wished to establish their faith and was manifested and His purposes of heaven as presented here? They need comforting badly. Andthereby encourage them to carry on accomplished. How is Jesus "the Way" ? How Jesus also tells them that one of themthe work which He was leaving them Sixth, He comforts them with the the revelation of "the Truth" of the is to deny Him too before the sameto do. Mingled with reassurances arc assurance of marvelous access to God Way ? How the source of "the Life" men to whom the other disciple willalso His exhortations and injunctions in prayer through His name. He that enables us to follow the revealed betray Him. Who are the disciplesto be faithful and obedient in their says, "You shall ask whatsoever you Way? Why is He alone sufficient in -who will do thesie dreadful things,time of trial. will in my name and I will do it." each of these? In what ways does Grace?Now we will go through the chap- What a broad statement! Anything in He reveal the Godhead?"Judas -will betray Him and Peterters of the lesson and note ways in the world according to the -will of God What power did Jesus have from -will deny Him."which Christ comforts and reassures you will get if you ask in Christ's the Father? Matt. 28:18. On what Judas has gone out so there areHis followers. The following is sug- name. The Holy Spirit promised be- condition? John 8:29. What power how many disciples with Jesus no-ff,gestive of what you may find. fore knows the will of God, and have we from the Lord Jesus? On Russell? "Eleven."First, He comforts them by showing prompts our prayers and so leads us what condition ? vs. 12. Distinguish Now let us see if all is well withthe purpose of His going. He goes to to pray for things according to the the kind of belief that produces such Jesus. One of His disciples will soonprepare a place for them. In His "will of God; and, therefore, whatever obedience. Why did Christ's going betray Him and one -will soon denyFather's house are many mansions, -we ask in Christ's name under the to the Father lead to greater works? Him. On the very next day Jesus isIt is true that He is going away. But guidance of the Spirit receives an When did He send them to become the to be crucified on the cross by theHe is going to prepare a place for answer.builders of the world-wide church? very people whom He came to help.them. We can see the comforting Seventh, He comforts them by What is the relation of "asking in my Have you ever had trouble like this,power of that thought. His going praying for them. In the seventeenth name" and the building of the King- Marcus? Any one of these thingswas on their account. He was going chapter we have Christ praying. It dom of the Lord Jesus? Have we a would be too much for usto leave them for a while in their is, as it %vere, a lifting of the vail, right to expect the answer to prayers But Jesus in the midst of His ownpresent lodging place, but it would And we know that this is only a sample that we cannot or do not relate to grief and trouble thinks not of Himbeonly to prepare an eternal home in of what is going on forever in heaven; this end? Are such prayers really in self, but of His disciples who havethe Father's house. for the Sci'iptures tell us that He ever His name? been so dear t H f themSecond, He comforts them with the Kveth to make intercession for us. It _ Love also leads to obedience. What only. He thinks^on d^w "through thepromise to come and take them to that is but a glimpse of what goes on is the relation of the faith that obeys centuries, even as far as you and me.

February 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERHe wants to comfort His disciples becausethey are also in trouble, andHe wants to comfort you and me inall the trouble that comes to us.Jesus says: "Let not your heart betroubled: believe in God, believe alsoin me."Jesus goes on to tell about ourheavenly home.Paul, suppose you lived in an oldtumble-down place with leaky roofand everything else in bad shape, andthe neighborhood all around wasdreadful, it would make you quite unhappyif you thought you had to staythere always.Here we will make a tumble-downshack on the sand table, with everythingdreadful around it. This is forour lives full of trouble and sorrowand sin and disappointments. If wehad nothing but this to think of, withno hope of living happier lives somewheresometime, it would be awful,wouldn't it?But now, Paul, someone tells youthey have a beautiful home all readyfor you in a far-away place. Everythingin it that you yourself want.]foung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, March 14, 1926.HOW OVERCOME THE SPIRIT OFANGER AND REVENGE?Matt. 5:21-26; Rom. 12:14-21.Psalms: 25:1, 7-9, No. 62; 37:1-3,No. 1)8; .•'.7:7-9, No. 99; 73:6-9, No.197; 7:3-6, No. 11; 35:15-19, No. 91;18:1-4; No. 38; 143:6, 7, No. 386.References: Retaliation is forbidden.See Lev. 19:18; Prov. 20:22;24:29; Matt. 5:8.9; I Thess. 5:15;I Peter 3:9. Overnight anger is forbidden.See Eph. 4:26. God says toleave vengeance to Him. See Rom.12:19; Deut. 32:35; II Thess. 1:6-8;Heb. 10:30. The Christian attitudeis shown in Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60;Eph. 4:31, 32; 5:1, 2. The Christiancourse is marked out in Matt. 18:1.5-22.When Luther threw his ink-bottleat the devil, he missed him. Whateverwe may do to pugilistic opponents offlesh and blood, we can not with ourfists knock down evil spirits. Tofollowing His example in praying for,and forgiving, and doing good to thosewho have wronged us, we can bestovercome the spirit of anger and revenge.TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­SION.1. Why and when and how oftenshould we forgive?2. Should we ever inform thechurch about a wrong-doer?3. What qualities are the oppositeof anger and revenge? How cultivatethem?4. Give scripture examples of menwho overcame, contrasting with somewho were overcome by the spirit ofanger and revenge.JuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for Sabbath, March 14, 1926.MOSES, WHO HELD THE TORCHHIGH FOR HIS PEOPLE.But Moses was a real man of God.He was a fitbearer of the torch, andhe carried it high. He led out intothe wilderness a band of slaves, andunder his tutelage they began to bea nation. He taught them of God, sothat those who had learned their lessonsfrom Moses followed in the rightpath all the days of their life.Moses kept in close touch with God.Constant prayer and devotion madethe torch burn bright. He helped tomake Israel a nation, and had theyfollowed God as Moses taught themto do, their history might have beendifferent.Moses did not live for self. Hemight have had a great career asprince in Egypt, but he gave all upfor God and his people, and God hasrewarded him. He was a faithfulbearer of the torch of the knowledgeof God.Prayer Meeting TopicEx. 3:1-10.BY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.We will lay out that home at thePsalms: 106:1-5; 106:16-23; 107:1- Topic for March 10, 1926.other end of the sand table. Whatovercome the spirit of anger and revengewe need some of the weapons References: Ex. 2:11-15; Num. 12: Reading Romans 5:12-21.8; 78:12-20; 80:1-3.SIN.—Gal. 6:7, 8.would you want in that home and wewill pretend to put it there—swimmingpool, ball ground, sunny porches,Psalms: Ps. 19, No. 43; Ps. 140, No.mentioned by Paul in Ephesians, sixth 3; Ex. 5:1-2; Ex. 20:1-17; Deut 3:chapter. And to get the best of one 23-29; Ex. 33:18:23.beautiful rose garden—everything to382, 1-6; Ps. 5, No. 8, 1, 2, 5; Ps. 32,who has wronged us, our sense of Dear Boys and Girls: —make you, Paul, happy. Wouldn't itNo. 78, 1-3, 5, 6; Ps. 51, No. 145, 5-7;justice should be well tempered with The children of Jacob followedmake you happy just to think aboutPs. 53, No. 149, 1-3, 7.love. "We should endeavor to forget Joseph down into Egypt, and did notit? You do not mind the old tumbledownplace any more.Watts said. While one may let the four hundred years. At first theyinjuries, and bury them in love," Dr. get back to Palestine for more thanSIN—Deceives us. I Cor. 15:33.So Jesus tells us we are not always injuries to himself be a thing of th'3 were well treated. The kings who rememberedJoseph were very good toDisappoints us. John 8:44.to live these lives amid sorrow and past, he is not to forget how injuriousInjures the mind. Dan. 5:20, 21.sin and trouble and disappointments. the offender may be to others. And the Israelites. Later, a new line of Troubles conscious. Ps. 51.He says He is going to His Father's for the benefit of society he ma,y need kings came to the throne. They Wastes our money. Luke 15:13.house in heaven and will prepare a to check the wrong-doer with a firm knew nothing of Joseph, and soon enslavedthe Israelites.Fills life with regrets. Rom. 7:14-Consumes bodily strength. Ps. 22:15.place for each one of us. Bobby's hand, and yet with love. For thewill be what he wants, and Vera's psalmist says: "Let the righteous A nation of slaves! This seems a 24.just what will suit Vera. For each smite me; it shall be a kindness: and terrible thing. It looks as though it Causes waste of time. Ps. 90:12.one of us individually Jesus is preparinga place in heaven to make cellent oil, which shall not break mylet him reprove me; it shall be an ex­was a great calamity. However, but Destroys our influence. Prov. 22:us happy—and He will keep that place head: for yet my prayer also shallwaiting until we come.be in their calamities."But, Paul, you live in this tumbledownplace and you know there is a give even our enemies. "I canJesus teaches us to love and for­neverfor this, probably they might have 24, 25.been absorbed by the Egyptians and Makes us disappoint friends. 2have lost their identity.Tim. 4:10.When the Lord's time came for Sooner or later makes us ashamed.their return to Palestine, He raised Isa. 65:13.beautiful home waiting for you, but forgive him," is a remark too frequentlyheard, and one of awful sig­man, schooled in all the wisdom of us. Judges 5:23.up a leader, an educated, talented Always ruins others' confidence inyou do not know how to get there.What should Paul do, Russell? "Find nificance. For as one has truthfully the Egyptians and under the Lord's Destroys all hope of heaven. 1 Cor.someone to show him the way." said: "He that cannot forgive others tutelage also. Moses was a real 6:9-10.So Jesus says He will show us the breaks down the bridge which he must Israelite. He never forgot the early (The Scripture references aboveway from this world where there is pass himself; for every one has need training in his mother's home during were selected at random. Perhapsso much to make us unhappy io that to be forgiven." A little boy being the time she was his nurse. More you will think of others more appropriate.)lovely home waiting for us in heaven. a^ed what forgiveness is, gave the than thirty years in the palace ofOur memory verse is what He tells beautiful answer, "It is the odor that Pharaoh, under the tuition of heathen These "things" to be afraid of,us about the way to get there: "I am flowers breathe when they are teachers did not break down his be­"Satan,lief in the true God."Breaking through restraints" are all"Sin," "Self," "The World,"the way, and the truth, and the life." trampled upon." Forgiveness is oneJesus Himself is the way. How can of the distinguishing characteristics Forty years seems like an age of very closely related. The Christ waswe follow Jesus, Mildred? "Do the of the true Christian. To have the discretion. Yet at that age the Lord called "Jesus," "for he shall save hissame things Jesus would do."courage to take no notice of an in­dijury, is to be even with our enemy; sume the leadership of His people. not that any should perish." Butnot consider Moses ready to as­people from their sins." "He wouldLet us see what some of them are.Ernest, you name them and we'll to forgive it, is to be above him. He sent him into the wilderness for Satan—our enemy—and our Saviour'swrite them down. Think of others "AVhat can Jesus Christ do for you forty years to learn patience. The enemy would that all men should sin,before yourself. Love everyone. Be now?" said an inhuman slavemaster children of Israel are a temperamental, and that without ceasing. Havingobedient and truthful and honest and when applying the lacerating whip to oriental people. Their leader will not sinned once "in Adam" we seem bentkind. Oh, there are so many ways an already half-murdered slave. have an easy job. He will need to be that way. Sinning is "the way thatin which to follow Jes.us. If we only "Him teach me to forgive you, a meek, patient man. So God gave seemeth right unto a man" but it deceiveshim. The end thereof are thefollow our guide, Jesus, we won't massa," was the beautiful reply Moses a lesson in patience for fortyfeel badly any more when things go learned at the feet of the blessed years. Then he was the meekest man. ways of death.wrong, for we know Jesus will lead Master.Even so, you will recall that on one A wealthy contractor in his prosperousdays did a business of a halfus right through all our trouble By fellowship with Jesus in prayer or two occasions he lost his temper,straight to the home He has ready and the reading of the AVord, by yieldingto the power of His Spirit, by promised land.(Continued on pageand that cost him an entrance into the million a year, but when caught infor us in heaven.11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***The address of George S. Colemantill the end of the Harvard termin June will be 51 Ellery street, Cambridge,Mass.••"** Geneva defeated Thiel at basketballFebruary 11th, 25-22, and on Feb­the Barnet, Vt., congregation held***At a meeting of the members ofruary 13th they defeated Bethany30-27, but they lost to Duquesne.••***Beatrice Kohl, of Montclair congregation,but who lives in Brooklyn,celebrated her fifthbirthday on Februaryfirstwith a very lovely party.***If you are interested in ourSouthern Mission read Mr. Elliott'saccount of the recent meeting's there.This Mission gets 6.1 per cent of ourBudget.***Mrs. Lloyd Brown, of NewAlexandria, Pa., had her tonsils removedin a hospital in Wilkinsburgrecently. She is making a good recovery.***The new Board of Deacons inSanta. Ana Covenanter church hold abi-monthly meeting- for conferenceand devotion, the Session a monthlymeeting.***Last year the Church raised 95per cent of its Budget. It shouldraise it all this year as it is more than5 per cent ahead of what it was atthis time last year.***The Kansas City C. Y. P. U., ona recent Wednesday evening beforeprayer meeting, gave the story of"Pilgrim's Progress" illustrated withsteriopticon slides.***\Villiam Lathom and JohnCrockett, of Geneva College, tookcharge of services at an evangelisticmission near Beaver Falls Sabbathmorning, February 14th.***Mr. Elliott, in the recent meetingsat Selma, spoke twenty-eighttimes in eleven days and held conferenceswith 156 students who came totalk about the Christian life.**^*Five congregations have raisedthe amounts apportioned to them inthe Budget. At least three of themare going still beyond. You will findthem on the Budget Table.***Huge snow plows driven by caterpillartractors have been able to doa service in Walton, N. Y., and vicinityduring the month of February,keeping the roads open for travel.***'Pbg Y. P. Conference at WinonaLake, Ind., next August is uppermostin the young people's minds throughoutthe Church. Are you planningto be there? The ten day programis now in the process of formation.•***Sixty-four attended the prayermeeting last week in Santa Ana.This was the firststudy of a seriesin the Confession of Faith. Leaderis W. G. Martin. It was a great hour.February 9, and moderated by Rev.W. J. McKnight, a call was made fora pastor, Rev. Alvin W. Smith receivingevery vote.***Dr. John Slater, pastor of Genevacongregation, has been deliveringa series of lectures on Evolutionon Sabbath evenings. These servicesare very well attended, large audiencesbeing present.***The commission appointed byKansas Presbytery to license the studentsof theology of Sterling congregationwill meet May 7th, at 10 A. M.,in Sterling R. P. Church.—G. R.Steele, Mod. of the Com.***0n Synod's Schedule of Informationthe work in charge of theCovenanter congregation. If youknow of a possible opening- write theBoard of Control is to be considered Forward Movement Office.on Sabbath, March 7th. This workincludes Ministerial Relief, Widows *-'*In a recent nation wide contest,and Orphans, and Student's Aid. conducted by Skinner Manufacturing***Mr. Archibald M. Thomson, ofWalton, a traveling salesman, wasbrought home sick recently. He hassuffered with dizziness and very lowblood pressure. His condition is somewhatimproved at the present writing.JUNIOR C. Y. P. U.'*** Study the Budget Table in thisissue. Does your congregation make ***Mr. William Steele Shaw, ofDear Junior Superintendents:—Ammailing out Report Blanks today, Februarya creditable showing? The Table will New Alexandria, Pa., and Miss15th. Please be prompt send­now be published each month until Blanche Haney, of Ligonier, Pa., wereing m your reports for the year Ithe end of the year.united in marriage on February 12th.•wish to call your attention to the***The installation of Rev. W. M.After a brief visit with friends incliange made at Synodical last year:***Evangelistic meetings began atMcNeel, as pastor of York congregation,took place at York, N. Y., on De­Ohio, they will make their home inthat each Junior should pay a tax ofOlathe, Kansas, on Feb. 10, with Hev.New Alexandria.E. G. Russell and R. A. M. Steele incember 4, 1925. The members of thecharge. The services will continue ***Prof. Paul Pritchard, son of Dr. commission were: Mr. James Milligan,until February 22nd.John H. Pritchard, of White Lake,has recovered from his operation forappendicitis and is back in CatawbaCollege teaching again. His sister,Elizabeth, who was ill with pneumonia,is well again.***Mrs. Martha Snodgrass, of NewAlexandria, Pa., who celebrated her93rd birthday on January 11th, hassuffered a stroke which has paralyzedher right side. Her mind remainsperfectly clear, and she is able to returned to Fresno, Calif., for Mrs.give expression to her faith and hope. McNeek He will soon return and resumehis duties.*'•'*Arrangements are made for thePre-Synodic Conference tO' be enter­***Oakdaltained at the large summer home of ner, social and program this year onhad their annual din­Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Russell, near New Year's Day, which was ideal asWalton, N. Y. Begin now to make far as weather was concerned, and ayour plans to attend. Conditions here good representation of the congregationwas present. The serving of thewill be ideal for a Conference such aswe want to hold.dinner was by the Young Women's**--KEev. W. M. McNeel, recently installedpastor of York congregation,who had an, operation for hernia andappendicitis, at Fresno on February6th, where he is now in a hospital,on this date, February 9th, is doingexceptionally well and expects to beat home in about two weeks.***Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of Genevacongregation, Beaver Falls, Pa., diedJanuary 2,1926, at her home in KarnsCity, Pa. She was aged 66 years.She is survived by two daughters,Margaret at home, and Mrs. LawrenceBarnhart, of Elwood City, Pa.***Death has again entered theranks of the Walton, N. Y., ReformedPresbyterian congregation. This timethe call came early on the Sabbathmorning, February 14th, to Mr. AndrewArbuckle, aged 67 years. Mr.Arbuckle was a quiet man, but a manof refined spirit, and he will be greatlymissed in the home and congregation.***The Juniors of the CovenanterChurch are invited to the WinonaLake Conference. They will have aseparate Conference all of their own.Mrs. A. A. Wylie is the Junior Superintendent.She is an expert workerwith Juniors. A wonderful programis being prepared for the boys andgirls.***We have an inquiry from twofine college trained young ladies whodesire a teaching position next yearin some community where we have aCompany of Omaha, Nebraska, LizzieEdgar Thompson, of Miller's Runcongregation, won second prize,($100). The awards aggregated$1,000 and were given for "Best ReasonsWhy Skinner's Maccaroni ProductsAre Superior to Any Other."More than 6,000 essays were enteredin this contest, several being fromforeign countries.Dr. J. R. W. McFarland and Rev. J.M. Rutherford. After the formalqueries Dr. McFarland addressedthe pastor elect with well chosenwords and Rev. J. M. Rutherford addressedthe people on the theme. TheMoral and Spiritual Support of theCongregation. The moderator hadthe pleasure cf assisting the newly installedpastor in communion. Rev.Mr. McNeel, shortly after installation,Missionary Society, and by this a]--rangement no one went away hungryor felt they were neglected. The afternoonwas spent in the auditoriumlistening to a program of recitationsby the little folks and songs by "childrenof a larger growth." With Mr.Willard Thompson in the chair andMiss Eva Murry as director of theJuniors the entertainment was enjoyedto the full by visitors as wellas the congregation. Some of themore feeble members were not presentbut were remembered by the HomeDepartment Committee. One thingthat added to the enjoyment of theoccasion was the presence of teachersand students who are employed elsewhereand whose faces we miss duringthese winter months.—Cor.***The services in Merrimac MissionTuesday evening, February 16,were led by Rev. J. M. Foster. Thetext was: "I determined to knownothing among you, save JesusChrist, and Him crucified." I Cor.2:2. Paul tried on Mars Hill to leadthe Athenians up to Christ by wayof philosophy. But they arose andleft. Ever after he held up Christand pointed to the cross. "I, if I belifted up, will draw all men unto me."Christ on the cross draws man as.the magnet the iron filings.It seemedthat all lifted their hands for prayer.A number came forward and knelt atthe platform. As Peter preachedChrist in the home of Cornelius, theHoly Ghost fell upon those present.That experience was repeated amongthe men assembled in that mission.The gospel is the power of God, thewisdom of God, in all who believe."As many as received Him, to themgave He power to become the sons ofGod . . . who were born, not of man,but of God." "Believe on the LordJesus Christ and thou shalt be saved."0 cents each to the Contingent Fund.Will each local Superintendent seethat this amount is sent to their PresbyterialTreasurer early in April.Lovingly,MRS. T. C. WEIR,FOR SALE.A number nine, OliverSynodicalTypewriter,Sec.like new, for $15.00. The ForwardMovement Office can put anyone intouch with this bargain.Subscriptionl^atcsThe subscription price of TheChristian Nation is as follows:Per YearIn America $2.50To Canada and allForeign Countries $3.001. 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February 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERM n \ ) ^ tt ilapttsms tt Wletilitngs H o m e (S^oing0C be christian jQatfon'sCobenantet Bah? IRoIICtje Christian Nation'sCobenantec ©apti0m EecocdClje Ctjtistian Nation'sCobenantec afllebdinB 3tll0Cbe CDristian illation'sCobenantec 2Deat6 ilJotfceg"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Prof, and Mrs. Taylor, of GenevaCollege, a son, William Alfred.Donald Luster, January 16, 1926,son of Chester E. and Marie DuffieldSeanor, of New Alexandria, Pa.To Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Hosack,of the Denver congregation, a son,Earl Ramond.SEATTLE NOTES.The week of prayer was observedthis year, as is customary with us,but instead of meeting nightly it wasdecided to hold but three meetings,and the interest manifested by theattendance justified the experiment.Monday evening the meeting was adecidedly inspiring one, led by ourpastor, Mr. Calderwood, subject"Prayer," twenty-seven being present.Wednesday evening the subject was"Missions," forty-six being present.Friday evening's subject was "Seekingfirst things first,"eighty beingpresent. Total one hundred andfifty-three.Speaking of prayer meetings, itmight be of interest to note that forsome time now we have been holdingtwo meetings each Wednesday evening.One group meets at the churchand one around at the various homesin the University section, then meetingat the church for a joint meetingthe first Wednesday of each month,preceded by a dinner at 6:30. At themeeting en February third there wereseventy-two served, seventy remainingfor the prayer sneeting, which wasled by Mr. Kydd. The January dinner,however, was omitted and theattendance for the month totaledthree hundred.Colds and Flu have been quiteprevalent. David Fleminc was confinedto his home for over a week, an acute indigestion.pronounced his difficulty as due tounwilling Flu victim. Mrs. Gladys Mr. Tacey was highly admired bySmith has also been ill with an attackof Flu! Also Mrs. Mearns. death is thought to have caused theall who knew him. The shock of hispart, that person in turn calling onanother member until each one hasMrs. J. M. Dodds has just spent death of a near neighbor, who afterbeen included. Any remarks, verses,two weeks in bed as a result of an hearing of his friend's .sudden passingprayers, appropriate to the subject,attack of Flu and pleurisy.started for the woods with his teamare in order.Dorothy Dodds underwent an operationfor ST^'^endicitis on January 20th, gregation, his sterling qualities werebut did not reach them. In the con­The second program suggests thateach member turn in a question whichand we are thankful to say that she well known and appreciated. Hishe feels would be helpful were it explained.The leader reads each ques­is rapidly convalescing.death leaves a vacancy it will be extremelydifficult to fill.SECOND REFORMED PRESBY­We are happy to report that Mr.tion and members answer him. OurTERIAN CHURCH.Wm. McMillon is now able to resume Mr. Tacey lacked but eight days ofpastor. Dr. F. M. Foster, acts as ahis daily duties, and worship with us being 62 years old. He is survived byIt Supreme has been Court some in time these since discussions. youreach Sabbath.two sons, William, a sophomore atcorrespondent We feel that has those sent societies in any notes thatMrs. S. R. McKelvey, of Winnipeg, Geneva College, and Renwick, who ishave concerning found a the lack Second of interest Church. taken in Aafter an absence of six "ears, returnedto spend the holidays with Jennie Fraser. One sister and twoon the home farm with his aunt. Missthe brief meetings chronicle might of some give these of the plans more atrial. important events may be of interest.her Seattle friends and relatives. brothers likewise survive. The sympathyof a host of friends is with"Friends of CORRESPONDENT.China" night was observedby the C. E. Society on Sab­Messrs. Harold Hemphill, of Portbathevening, November 29, by invit-land, Oregon, and Waldo Hemphill, ofSpokane, Wash., were here for a familyreunion at holiday time.The firm of Dodds & Rutledge, ofFruit member, nue, which stores commission under Co., and our have are Mr. Inc." business the disposed now S. PUBLICITY name M. in on the Dodds of Western produce "The their is COM. senior retail Acme Ave­and"1 indeed baptize ye with water, butUne mightier tnaii 1 cumetn. . . .He shall baptize you with tne HolyGhost and with tire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord tne baptism of their chilarenhere.BAPTIZED.On January 13, Patricia RuthShusta, aaugiiter of Mr. and Mrs.Morton VV. fenusta,of beattie congregation.ELAINE GRACE COMPTON.We regret to report the deach ofElaine ijrace Compton, uitle grandaaugnceroi Mr. and Mrs. Meains, of"God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems so»_-omoine your Hearts in one."ig transition."death MR. of its JAMES stmg and R. the TACEY. grave of ics Hoss, of Boston, Mass.Whitevictory.LakeMaycongregationa little child leadhasussustainedaThis was the secondnearer toveryHim.—D.greatC.loss in the deathof her treasurer, James R. Tacey.Mr. Tacey had been in his usualhealth until sometime on Saturday,when he began to feel a measure ofdiscomfort. He continued to do hiswork until after the morning choreswere completed on Monday, February8. His discomfort then increased andhe passed into the great beyond aboutsix O'clock that evening. The doctorWilliam and Renwick and with MissFraser, to whom Mr. Tacey wasnearer than a brother. White Lakecampers will remember Mr. Tacey asof their hike the that gracious last has two marked host camps. when the second the week long(in reporting tor this Departmentkinaiy give names of contracting parties,name ot odicialing clergyman,place, and date.—KditoirJMARRIED.On February 12th, 1926, at WestNewton, Pa., N/illiam Steele Shaw, otINew Alexandria, Pa., and MissBlanche naney, oi Ligonier, Pa.Un Novemoer 2lst, at tne Girls'Scnooi, iMicosia, Cyprus, by Rev. C. E.cackey, Edward 'r'ourian and SirvartManoushakian.WILLIAM JAMES ANDERSON.William James Anderson, son ofJonn ana Jiiliza Watson Anaerson, THIRD NEW YORK NOTES.aiea at ms nome in ttavannan, (Jnio, The home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexan­January rl, l»ii6, m ms IZna year.ne was a life long Covenanter anddied m the laith in wnicn ne lived.der ueodes was the scene of mucnmerriment Friday evening, Februarytwen en. Tnere the young people oi'inird New ifork and tneir friendsparty theyoung people have been able to enjoysmce tne Holidays, the previous onebeing a New i! ear's party given byMiss Hazel C. Foster.Our C. Y. P. U. meetings have continuedto become more interesting dayby day. Two new programs havebeen adopted and puc into practicesince our last business meeting. Withour present plan and these two, usedin consecutive order, the interest ofthe meetings have greatly increased.After the opening exercises, theleader calls on some member to take(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.On February 10th, at Glenwood,Minn., Mrs. Wm. Hogan, of the LakeReno congregation, in her 86th yeai'.On February 8th, Mr. James R.Tacey, treasurer of White Lake, N.Y., congregation.On February 14th, at Walton, NewYork, Mr. Andrew Arbuckle, aged 67years.On January 2rid, at Karns City,Pa., Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of Genevacongregation, Beaver Falls, Pa.On January 18th, in New YorkCity, Mr. William Mcllvaine, brotherof Elder John A. Mcllvaine, of SecondNew York. ,On January 17, at Savannah, Ohio,William James Anderson, in his 72ndentertained royally m the torm of avalentine Party, 'i'hrougn the eflortsot the hostess and the bocialbeattie coiigregaaon. She suiiered Committee of tne Society a very interestingyear.program, suitable to tne oc­ior many weeKS but is now m tneplace wnere tnere is no more pain. Aiunoughsne was out eleven years old, by all.casion, was arranged for and enjoyedElaine Grace Compton, grand­sne nad become acquainted witn lier The climax of the affair wasbaviour, and asked ner motlier, as she reached m the serving of most deliciousretresnments, including chick­was 'approaching the valley, to readHis words—"Surfer little cnildren to en salad, ice cream m appropriatecome unto me."i-i'or tne little child like Elaine orsliapes, coffee and V alentirie cakes.Among those of our friends andfor tne man of renown like bir W. guests irom out-of-town were MissScott, ihere is but one book that will Viola McBurney, ot Denver, Colorado,meet every need, it is the Book which Miss Gladys A. Pritcnard, of Montclair,New Jersey, and Mr. reveals Jesus Christ, who nas robbedGeorgedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mearns, ofSeattle congregation, aged 11 yeai'

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84period of complete rest. We deeply GOLDEN WEDDING AT TOPEKA. was a good will expression of the highregret this both for her own sake andesteem and value in which he has beenIt is fifty odd years since a callowThe Reformed Presbytman Chnrchfor ours, for she had proved herselfheld in the community during theyouth left his home in Newburgh,having no publishing house of its own advisesitsmembers to send their orders fora remarkably attractive and efficientyears of his pastorate of the Covenanterchurch. The reception was heldN. Y., for the far-off coasts of California.But he stopped to visit hisworker and her loss is greatly felt.Gatc-chisms. Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.The White Lake Camp Reunion inm the Lenox Gymnasium, with a dinnerat 6:30 supplied and served by JPublication Department:friend, Rev. J. S. T. Milligan, at Denison,Kansas., and being of a helpfulCambridge was attended by two ofour young people, the Misses Lucythe ladies of the community. There IDoarUdisposition, he stayed to help Mr.Witherspoonof ©JjriotianBldg©durationor any ofofitsi\}tand Lily Franke. They report a verywas a large outpouring of friends, for H^rejs&pterknMilligan build his house and barn.PhiladelphiaC^urcf? in t^rDepositoriesS3* ^, aenjoyable time.there are few in the community withHe who hesitated, was lost so far asOur pastor was a delegate to thewhom Mr. Coleman had not come inCalifornia was concerned, for whetherTHE F>ERRY F»ICTURESForeign Missions Conference whichcontact in some relation during thehe was seeking the salubrious climate,Reproductions of themet in Atlantic City, January 12-15.thirteen years of his residence, and allor the other treasures for which thatWorld's Great Paintings.This is an annual conference of representativesfrom all the missionbidding him godspeed to his new field.were delighted to do him honor whilestate is famed, he found somethingSize 5% X 8. Postpaid.more attractive on the way, and inTWO CENTS EACH forboards of the evangelical churches ofFollowing the dinner a period ofKansas he stayed. On January 27th,25 or more.the United States and Canada. Oncommunity singing was led by Mrs.1876, Mary Kirkpatrick and W. J.They should be in evRrySabbath morning following his returnH. M. Reeve. Dean Laughlin, of theWoodburn were married, and thoughhome. Send 50 cents forMiss Mary R. Adams and Miss Lilliancollege, was chairman and announcedthat event may have seemed of minor25 on the Life of Christ.McCracken, two of our missionariesthat Delbert Skinner, a Lenox student,had a word to say. Mr. Skinnerimportance in the history of Kansasor for iive 10 x 12 sizefrom China and now students in thereligious subjects.Biblical Seminary, gave instructiveand inspiring addresses concerningthe work that the Lord has been doingthrough them in China.On Friday night, January 22nd, anillustrated lecture by Dr. H. R. A.Philip, a returned missionary fromKenya Colony, East Africa, was givenunder the auspices of the C. E. Society.It was expected that a motionpicture of the work and native life inEast Africa would have been given,but unfortunately the reels did not fitthe machine provided, so that featureproved a disappointment.In addition to Miss Adams and MissMcCracken, we are glad to welcomeMiss Ella Margaret Stewart, who hastaken up work in the Biblical Seminary,and Rev. Robert Graham, who isstudying in Teachers' College. It isnot so long, too, since we were cheeredby a short visit from Dr. Blackwood,of New Castle, who worshipped withus one Sabbath morning.Our pastor was laid aside with illnessfor about a week lately. He wasunable to be out Sabbath, February7th. ,The pulpit was supplied by Dr.D. W. Park, who rendered very acceptableservice in the absence of thepastor.when compared with that other eventwhich happened about that time,namely, the visitation of the grasshoppers,yet it was to celebrate theformer of these events that aboutA round table discussion was conductedby Mr. Raymond Willson on The sons then spoke in high apprecia­A farewell social by the congrega­making us wish we had all been there.Sabbath evening, February 7, with a tion of their parents and the fine tion of the Covenanter church on the''roup of Chinese students in the C. E.home they had been privileged to enjoy.was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.eve of the departure of their pastorhour concerning Mission work inChina. A free exchange of views The good singers of the company B. M. Ferguson Saturday, Januaryproved helpful to a better understandingbe.ween the Chinese and the homethen gathered about the niano and 23. Following a picnic dinner the followingtoasts were responded to:sajig such songs as "When You and Ichurch.Were Young, Maggie," and "Silver The Unlucky "13," Hugh McGlade.There has been an unusual amount Threads Among the Gold" until it was A Backward Look, B. M. Ferguson.of sickness this winter and the hospitalseems to be a favorite resort. Syltures; but even the sun smiled out, From Sabbath School, C. K. Greer.almost too late to get good kodak pic­A Forward Look, W. A. Edgar.via Hutcheson, Lily Franke, and John and the pictures were all right. But The Young People, Wm. Edgar. Jr.Pollock have found it necessary toeven had the cameras failed, we all The Lady AN of EXPLANATION.the Manse, Jennie Ferguson.2119 Mt. Vernon Street,spend part of their time there. Miss have beautiful memory pictures of theHutcheson is now convalescing in her day.At the Philadelphia, close Mr. Pa., Ferguson, Feb. 8, in 1926. behalfThe Jewish of the Mission congregation, Board, presentedKansas home. Surgical operations The five children were all home forwere necessary for a lame knee in the the occasion; they are Misses Eleanor Mr. Philadelphia, Coleman with Pa. a fine gold watchcase of Lily and a suppurating neck and Elizabeth Woodburn. and Mrs. as Rev. a F. parting L. Stewart, memento. Secretary. Rev. Georgein the case of John. Both are in theJohn O. Webb, of Topeka, Fred Woodburn,of Los Angeles, and Charles congregation ate your kindly for expression thirteen years, of the and at­S. My Coleman dear has Mr. served Stewart:—I the Hopkinton appreci­hands^of the best surgeons the cityaffor(ffi. Best of all both are in the Woodburn, of Westmorland, Calif. his titude work of the in congregation Jewish Mission and Board communitytoward will my resignation not soon be and forgotten. have given Hehands * of the heavenly Father who All of Mrs. Woodburn's brothers andhealeth all our diseases.sisters were also present, Dr. J. A. departed it some thought. on Monday to attend HarvardIt is University nearly two to years take up since advanced I haveMr. William Mcllvaine, brother of FAREWELL Kirkpatrick, of RECEPTION Chicago, William TO REV. R.elder John A. Mcllvaine, was suddenlycalled to his heavenly home in the Rev. Jennie George Marriott S. of Eureka, Coleman Kansas, was teningof the Board. Attending oneKirkpatrick, GEORGE of Weber, S. COLEMAN. Kansas, Mrs. studies. had the privilep-e of attending a meet­58th year of his age, on Monday, January18th. The funeral service wasderedMrs. Bellea publicStockton,farewellof Leavenworth,reception on meeting of the Board in two years canKansas,Friday evening,Mrs. EvaFebruaryMawe, of5th,Emporia,that hardly be considered as doing my dutyconducted by the minister of theKansas, and Mrs. Sadie Clawson, of to the Synod as it represents theProtestant Episcopal Church, assistedColumbus, Nebr.Church or to the Mission, so that itby our pastor. The remains were interredin Bronxville cemetery.We wish you many more happy seems best to me to allow my resignaye9,rstogether here on earth, Mr. andMr. and Mrs. R. J. Bole haveMrs. Woodburn, and an eternity to­church unanimous Hugh fountain the Iowa, spread recently. The expects South made McCarroll, their in brother of Framingham, to He perpetual land call wings take flying has of to where up of and our ju,st visit a youth. work Cedar taken Mass., pastor. Presbyterianbubbles received m flightto the Rapids, March. where Rev. the city a gether in heaven.fifty guests gathered at the beautifulhome of the Woodburns at 211 BroadmoorAve., Topeka, on January 27,1926, at high noon.Atter a three course dinner, servedby colored caterers. Miss EleanorWoodburn organized the gatheringinto an audience, and Rev. Taggartasked them to sing the one hundredthPsalm, the story of the betrothal ofRebekah and Isaac was read, andprayer offered, and Mr. Taggart extendedcongratulations on behalf ofthe guests. Mrs. Woodburn responded,telling of some of the experiencesof the fifty years, and ofthe growth of Topeka from a smalltown to a city. Mr. Dean Marriottand his wife sang a few appropriatesongs, after which the brothers andsisters of the aforetime bride were al­briefly expressed the feeling of loss tothe student body in Mr. Coleman'sleaving, particularly to those whocame m contact with him in the classrooms. He concluded by presentingMr. Coleman with a pen and penciltrom the students as a constant reminderof their good will and affectionin college days. The studentsjoined in giving a college yell for their"Prof."Rev. Mr. Coleman responded feelingly,relating some of his pleasantexperiences and evidencing his abidingconcern and heart interest in LenoxCollege and its student body as wellas in Hopkinton community.The editor of the Leader was askedto express an appreciation of Mr.Coleman as a community asset. Thespeaker called attention to the factthat Mr. Coleman cheerfully assumedevery public duty and responsibilitythrust upon him, was always active inall community affairs and projects,and had by his activities exerted aninfluence upon all phases of commun­lowed the floor to tell what theythought of "Molly and William," and ity life in both business and socialto refresh one another's minds on the sides. The speaker assured Mr. Cole­days of their courtship. Mr. andMrs. Carson and Mr. Knox Milliganalso spoke of those early Kansas days,man that he would bear with him thegood will and interest of the entirecommunity as he went forth.Presented with Gold Watch.Beautiful 64-page Cataloguefor January 15 cents 26, intion to stand as efl'ective1926.stamps or coin.Christ said "A house The Perry divided Pictures against Compiiritself cannot stand," Box and 400. Maiden. I prefer Moss. toprovide unity on the Board by resigning,for it would seem that nogcod purpose can be served by myholding on to a nominal membershipon the Board that is rendered impotentby my inability to attend meetingsheld at times when my work hasfirst place.Perhaps when I have acquired raypile of that popular article, money, Imay be in a position to serve, butnot now.The Christian Verv Nation. truly yours,(Signed) Dear Friends:—On ROBERT J. CRAWFORD.January 26,1926, I presented my resignation tothe Jewish Mission Board.A letter suggesting in a kindly waythat I withdraw my resignation wasreceived from the secretary.The above is my reply and yourpublishing it in the Christian Nationwill be appreciated byROBERT J.'CRAWFORD.O A . R G A I NCHRISTIAN HERALD $2.00CHRISTIAN NATION - 2.50TOTAL $4.50SPECIAL PRICEFor Two Papers C'/f 00-If Sent To Us $ 4 }CHRISTIAN NATION PUB. 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Febrnary 24, 1926 kC A FAMILY PAPER 11PRAYER MEETING TOPIC."(Cbnfihued from page 7)pect to haye a good.delegation-thei'efrom the Pacific Coast. Two of thehard circumstances forged a note and leading young people present werewas convicted and sentenced to im­Revprisonment. J. D. Edgar and Rev. SamuelThe building of the Edgar, these added much to the merri­Tombs in New York -vVas'his last large ment of the evening. ' Dainty refreshmentswere:served.by the Walker sis­contract, and into' it; he stepped 'as aprisoner. "I never dreamed," he said, ters. Just as the chiines of tbe Old"when I built this prison that I should Year rang out and the New Year rangbe an inmate one day. But here Iam. It is hard luck.''iMany a man who blames "luck"(whatever that may be) for the resultsof his sin finds out too late thathis prison doors are "self-made."Justice must lock liim up, but there isOne who has a key called "Mercy"that fits self-made prison doors andsets him free, if- the sinner acceptsHjm and wants Him. as well as thekey. "The wa.y of the transgressor ishard," but ther? is a way back to themany mansions even from the gatesof hell.• In these days when some pretendthat sin is non-existent and unmentionable,are,- you teaching your childrenthe Shorter Catechism tvitliproofs? Questioois 14 to 20 will for-•tify them for the "conflict, of truthwith error." • .Look it over^in preparationfor p/ayer meeting.PARTED, BUT REMEMBERING,•, Doubtless many pastors • have left(5bngregations.:-.thinking no other pastorhas ever ;suffered more at partingtiian they. To ' us our own goingseems to touch .strongly the- deepestfeelings. i •, What are fhir-teen years? A smallpart in the,-,life- of a congregationwhich will reach its seventieth anniversaryApril 10th. But ai-}g,Tge partin the life of - one. person whose totalspan may reach seventy but whosebest years are fewer by far.to the tests of ,life.-Time enough for thefl.pding and pi-oving through prosperityand adversity the faithfulness of menand women -vvhose friendship and devptionare tins treasures of life. Timeenough to corne td know . the olderChristians, firm in faith,^ and thenspeak above;'them when 'they haveclosed their' earthly pilgrimage andgo before to fli'-iw our affections to anotherlife. ''Thirteen years is timeenough among the Covenanters forone to become bound up in'the bundleof life with thelh.-Thev gave'their'pastor a new watch,finer than he would buy. It was nottlie firstpresent.' '. And they had paidhim puncluaH:y year after year, '^heirgifts were ^ifts, .and they were notfew. The watch is a delight. Butchiefly this last ^ift will recall their-words, which were too good to be ti-ueof his work, but'which they were willing'tocount tr-ae when he came short.Looking at that watch one sees morethan the present houi-. He thinks ofthe years. SANTA .* ANA, CALIF.The Pastor Los and Angeles wife and congregation children have invitedmuch the to remember Santa Ana with congregation .g]'atitude in toa-Watch the year^ Night at Hapkinton. party at The the home Hopkintonpeople W. Walker, will read in Whittier. much between TheofJohnfore these part few, of lines. the evening- games wereplayed, then GEORGE Dr. D. H. S. AND Elliott's programwas discussed. HELEN J. The COLEMAN.young peoplewere gi-eatly interested in theWinon^i '.'Lake ConferiSnce. •"'We'' eX*-and in the Walker home.cille Huston. Refreshments wereThe Santa Ana Christian Endeavor served by the social committee. Clyde'Society held their annual business Dunn and Wendell Moore were guestsmeeting and Christmas party at the at this party who are visiting at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gray, home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dunn.621 East Chestnut Street, during the The Santa Ana Young People heldholidays. Everyone went dressed as their January social at the home ofa "kid." One stepping into the roomwouldRev. and Mrs. Samuel Edgar. Thisprobably thought each had was in the- form of a "Missionaryin, prayers were offered in' the in­visiteterests the "Fountain of Youth." Social." The pastor kept us' busy aof the up-building of Christ's Games were jilayed. The Christmas greater part of the evening guessingKingdom. The evening came to a tree was one of the main features of the names of our missionaries fromclose by the singing of some of the the evening. There was a toy for photographs on display. A prize wasConvention songs. Everyone left every child present and also others. offered for the person having thewith new resolutions for better servicein the Master's work for the NewThe following oflicers for the en­greatessuing year were elected; President, Other missionary games planned bynumber of names, correct.Year. There were about eighty-five Miss Lena Blackwood'; Vice President, the pastor added much to the interestpresent. All appreciated the, ^B^^j^K^Btt^aama^hospitalityof the Los Angeles congregation Irene M., Dunn; Treasurer, Miss Lu­served theMrs. Myrtle Stewart; Secretary, Miss of the evening. The Social Committeerefreshments.fes 'r mA-J•^•i?l/\. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84C o n t r i b u t i o n s t o T h e B u d g e tUP TO FEBRUARY 1st, 1926$46,106 RAISED $53,894 YET TO COMECongregationDelburneLake RenoReginaWinnipegTotalApportionment$ 65230100155Central Canada's ShareDenver $1,460Greeley 1,840La Junta 1,000TotalColorado's ShareBethel , $1,000Bloomington 1,500Oakdale 1,650Old Bethel 825Princeton 500Selma 225TotalIllinois' ShareChicago $ 300Hopkinton 800Morning Sun 2,200Rehoboth, la 300Sharon 3,000Vernon 75•Washington 125TotalIowa's ShareBeulah $ 700Billings 100Cache Creek 325Clarinda 2,725Denison 900Eskridge 500Hebron 725Kansas City 1,000Long Branch 950Olathe 1,625Quinter 700Stafford 250Sterling 2,150Superior 650Topeka 950Kansas' ShareWinchester 2,850Total Belle Center . ...350Bellefontaine ....226Cedarville150Cincinnati325Hetherton125Jonathan's Creek550Ne'w Concord575Ray100Southfield650ITnited Miami . ..950Utica Total800Ohio's ShareWomen's SynodicalIndividualsPaid In$100.0075.0015.00$ 190.00$ 550.00$ 735.00325.00210.00$ 1,270.00$ 4,300.00$ 405.00942.00451.78265.0020.0031.85$ 2,115.63$ 5,700.00$ 240.6250.005.00151.02291.89117.69$ 856.22$ 6,800.00$ 145.83105.92158.85659.25257.20135.85$ 380.50655.00593.52250.00515.6742.00723.00248.60576.301,512.30$ 6,958.79$17,100.00$ 60.48 153.00100.00312.00403.5017.00650.00173.9090.30$ 1,960.18$ 4,800.00CongregationAlmonteLisbonLochielSyracuseYork . . .TotalFresnoHemetLos AngelesPortland ...Santa Ana . .SeattleApportionment$ 7401602501,275875Rochester's Share$ 502001,8501751,5001,425TotalPacific Coast's Share1st Philadelphia $1,9502nd Philadelphia 1,6503rd Philadelphia 5,300Orlando 400TotalPhiladelphia's ShareBarnesville . $ 75Cornwallis . . 200Barnet 5251st Boston 4502nd Boston 200Bovina 600Cambridge 600Coldenham 450Montclair 5151st Newburgh 1,6002nd Ne-w York 4,7003rd New York 1,225Walton 1,350"White Lake . . 300West HebronNew York's Share60Total Allegheny $1,400Bear Run and Mahoning 300Beaver Falls 1,300Central Allegheny 950College Hill 3,700Connellsville 700East End 950Geneva 1,600Little Beaver 300Mercer 500Miller's Run 1,200New Alexandria 2,200New Castle 2,850North Union '100Parnassus 1,100Pine CreekPittsburgh 5,400Rehoboth, Pa 150Slippery Rock 350Syrian Congregation 50TotalUnionPittsburgh's Share300Wilkinsburg 4 500Youngstown $2,946.25'200$ 481.00Paid In$ 140.00282.55642.95121.00$ 1,186.50$ 3,300.00$ 35.00164.191,055.00125.00674.41700.00$2,753.60$ 5,200.90$ 948.071,350.002,702.17487.75$ 5,487.99$ 9.300.00$134.8218.0052.50144.00196.10232.45269.00274.002,877.0085.00774.58300.00$ 5,357.45$12,850.00$ 591.5095.70620.00315.00164.00501.00339.501,164.66116.00157.00724.00556.15893.005.005,208.82120.00221.35195.252,526.8228.25$14,543.00$30,100.00EIGHT MORE SABBATHS TO GO —53 PER CENT UNPAID!$5,900 Ahead of This Time Last YearTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MARCH 21. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MARCH 17.VOL. 84. NO. 2160.4 2 N D Y E A RMARCH 3, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation S: 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weeltly October Ith, 1911.•-= ,(-Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.THE Communists of Russia have reversedtheir attitude toward religionand the Church. It is at least a partialreversion and highly significant. For awhile, every effort was made to ridiculeand discourage both the Church and religion.Now, the Central Committee hasissued an order forbidding attacks on religion.Anti-religious plays and eveningparties are forbidden. The reason assignedfor the order is that such affairsare directed against the Church, and arecalculated to irritate the feelings of churchpeople, especially of national minorities,and engender hatred of the members ofthe Young Communist Party by the peasantry.John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has offered810,000,000 to found a museum and archaeologicalinstitute in Cairo, Egypt. Theproposal is to make Professor James H.Breasted and Raymond B. Fosdick a Boardof Trustees of the fund. The letter makingthe proposal has been conveyed toKing Fuad in person by Prof. Breasted.But the Egyptian authorities have beenraising barriers to the work of foreign archaeologistsof late, and all is not smoothsailing in the course of the present proposal.It is to be hoped that the difficultiesraised in the path of the present proposalmay be smoothed out and the fruitfulwork of Egyptian research furtheredby the magnificent sum offered.Does prohibition increase drunkenness?Does it increase the use of drugs? Is ita failure anyway? Read the followingparagraphs:Russia was for a time under prohibition.She then re-introduced the use of40 per cent vodka. The Soviet Governmentnow publishes the results. Drunk-enness and the use of drugs, that fell off tion as a force that is making the Americanunder prohibition, are increasing under license.people a "violent, head-strong, dan­Of 29,067 persons treated in specialgerous people." He added: "If this damn­hospitals in Moscow last year, 20,930, able law is not repealed, I verily believe itor about 70 per cent, were alcoholics. Drug will mean the ruin of this country." Andaddicts constituted about 10 per cent of he adduced as evidence the fact thatthe patients. Although cocaine costs thirty-five bottling concerns have beenabout $6 a gram, and the average addict closed as the result of prohibition. Evidently,uses two grams a day, Russian physiciansreport that drug addiction is increasing inan alarming degree.To restrict our attention to our owncountry, and to the wettest and most anarchisticState in the Union, let us considerthe report made to the Legislature of NewYork on February 23rd by the Secretarythe argument is that prohibitionis not effective, yet if it continues thosewho made their fortunes out of the trafficwill be driven to other lines of enterprisebecause prohibition is so effective.Considerable discussion has been arousedby the detention of a woman who is sociallyprominent who attempted to enter theof State, Mrs. Florence E. S. Knapp. This country through the port of New York.report indicates the falling off of the numberThis woman had figured in a divorce caseof arrests for drunkenness and the in­and confessed an act of immorality. Shecrease of the number of arrests for crime.This is a period characterized by a crimewave, yet during 1925 there -wlere aboutwas denied admission under the law thatforbids entrance to any one guilty of anact of moral turpitude. The man in the2,000 fewer arrests for drunkenness in case had already gained admission to theNew York State than during 1924. Thoughthere is a frightful amount of drunkennessin some sections, and prohibition hasa long journey to make before the law is100 per cent effective, much progress hasbeen made. This law is becoming moreand more effective. In view of the disobediencethat meets all law, the violationof the prohibitory law is not an exceptionto the general rule.A group of representatives of the bottlemakers met recently in New York Cityand demanded the modification or repealof the Volstead Act. Why? Well, thePresident of the gathering declared prohibitionhad destroyed one-fifth of the bottlemakers' business. Another speaker,who is President of the Glass BottleBlowers' Association, denounced prohibi­country. He avoided arrest by flight toCanada. The countess is now in NewYork waiting final action in the case.Many women, who should have been abovelending their influence to secure admissionfor the one detained under the law, havebeen using all possible means to secureher release. The charge was made thatdiscrimination was being made against awoman, that the law was a dead letter,etc. The officials dealing with the matterreplied that they had no option in the matter,that no discrimination was madeagainst a woman, and that the law was nota dead letter. As a matter of record, 251persons were excluded from the countrylast year because they had been guilty ofacts involving moral turpitude. Of this(Continued on page 5)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arounti tt)e £Olt):^rmCljairTHE HOUSE INSIDE.I have a house inside of me;A house that people never see;It has a door through which none pass.And windows, but they're not of glass."Where do you live?" a,sk folks I meet.And then I say "on such a street;"But still I know what's really me,Lives in a house folks never see.Sometimes I like to go inside.And hide and hide, and hide and hide;And "doctor up" my wounded prideWhen I've been "treated rough" outside.And sometimes, when I've been toblameI go indoors and blush for shame;And get my mind in better frame.And get my tongue and temper tame.I meet my Heavenly Father there;For He stoops down to hear myprayerTo smooth my brow and cure my careAnd make me brave to do and dare.Then, after I have been made strong.And have things right, that were allwrong,I come outside, where I belong.To sing a new and happy song.Then I can hear the people say,"You're bright and bonnie, good andAnd it's because I feel that way;But they don't know the price I pay.made by Lai Shuk Chan, a teacher inour Girl's School. This young ladyactually had her audience hanging onevery syllable she uttered as she testifiedin a way all her own, in a mostconvincing manner to the value of aChristian school in the community.The anti-Christian students were I'epresentedin the audience. At the closeof the meeting scores of poor peoplewere furnished rice and clothing bothat the chapel and the Girl's School.Yesterday the anti-Christiansshowed more energy in their endeavors.Vile posters were put upthroughout the city, several streetdemonstrations were held, and HighSchool students followed the Girl'sSchool pupils on their way home fromchurch, hooting at them in vile language.At a meeting of the anti-Christians today it was decided to notify her first." time, which ho certainly would nothold a big demonstration on Wednesdaywhich will include a parade to anything important. Just the stu- shower was pouring into the parson-Supermtendent, "Oh, there isn't have done had he known how thethe Yamen to demand of the official dents are doing this and we allow them age. After the meeting the pastorthe closing of the Girl's School, if liberty of course."and his wife lingered a few minutesthey do not submit to the new regulationsof the Canton Soviet Commis­mg school tomorrow so they may do home. When they reached the doorDr. Dickson, Well, aren't you clos- to speak to some friends, then wentsioner, of Educaion; this is to be followedby a big parade through the SupCTmtendent, Yes."turning on the light a wonderful sight't-they found it unlocked, and uponcity.Dr. Dickson., Well, then of course greeted their eyes. There were peopleThere is talk all over the city about you have a part m it too."sitting around in all the rooms andthe movement against Christianity. Superintendent, "No, it is only the the table was piled high with packstudents,ages of every description, and an odorMany say the Christians have alwaysbeen all right, and some say otherwise.Some say the foreigners whilehere are 0. K., but at heart theyreally want to hurt China. Otherssay we have been here so long andYou have a house inside of you.everything we have done is good; soWhere you can fightyour battles, too,people have no right to say the badAnd God will tell you what to do.things they do. Thus we are constantlyhearing one thing or another.And make your heart both kind andtrue.We do not see the end any more than—S. W. Graffin,we did before; but the wonderfulSocial Secy. Ward Baking Company.thing is the change in Wong ChingNOTES FROM LO TENG. Wai, (the head of the anti-ChristianDecember 21, 1925.movement in Canton). He went toThe morning prayer services continuein the chapel and the Girl's down and join the Nationalist Move­see Gen. Feng and asked him to comeSchool. We all believe that a revival ment in the South. Gen. Feng refused.must come and the devil may be giv­He said the Kwong Tung peopleof taking away your coat, etc., they prayer. She then said that Mr.ask Does that mean that since (Jreat Leuty would tell why they had takenBritain took Hong Kong, she ought to possession of the parsonage. In glowhaveChina given to her too for it ing terms he spoke of the work of theing us a direct lift in the anti-Christianpropaganda that is to be would have nothing to do with the has been brought up many times, years and said they had gathered towere opposing the church and he says give to him another coat." That pastor and his family throughout thelaunched this week.place. Wong came back and reported L„ °*i''''-f!^X.^ ^'•. S"? started to show their appreciation of it by theirThe Lo Teng Students' Union met at a meeting that he was very sorry argue It with Smg Kei and said Chris- presence and their gifts.yesterday to discuss plans for pushingthe anti-Christian movement in the anti-Christian propaganda. Then qi.;^o^\^^''^f ^^A^4. *°'' ^i^^''' '='?''*• a number of songs were sung, andfor what he had done in stirring up tians did not do what the Bible said, Refreshments we?e then served andthis city. Latest reports indicate that in last Sabbath's Chinese newspaper Ch -^1 ^Z f^-, *°, l''?^^''^ '^^^* then a time was spent in singingstreet speeclies and a parade on he forbade any demonstration or posters,saying that if the thing continued ^r qf,^ ^"n '""^^ ^^1 'f^ *° The rest of the evening was spenthv H,tP^f.o Y '*'^"•'^ ^.^'J"*" ^\°°4.^ Psalms and the pastor led in praverChristmas day are to be the mainfeature of the proceedings.Kwong Tung would soon he a stench woi'ilH and ifk. ran tn 1 oflf. ^°^ ""^^^ "'^* y°" goods. games and a general good time.Tracts are being printed by the in the eyes of the world. Neverthelessit is difficult for him to stop it Yuk" Tlio "WhJl^\lf'^°^'^'u^^' chn^o„+ * 4.1 r4- 4, r. the l

March 3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE SUBJECT OF THE PSALMS.The principles of religion discover themselvesin the Book of Psalms in exquisitebut awful simplicity. The Hymnody ofthe Church, even though it holds full inview the vision of the Saviour, has not aloftier range than the songs of the Hebrewsaints, written amid the clamors of war,in days of tumult and fierce anger. ThePsalms of Israel display a strength andmajesty, a lowliness and sublimity, whichfew Christian hymns possess.The religion of the Psalter always intendsGod. Its .themes are such asthese: holiness toward God, the quest forGod, the soul's rest in God, thirsting forGod, waiting upon God, seeking after God,rejoicing in God, the beauty of God. Thewhole compass of the life of godliness isdescribed in this Book, in every line it isinstinct with the breath of the Living One.And this God is Jehovah, God in covenant,God as about to be revealed in thegift of His Son. Psalm after Psalm is asa prospect glass through which we maydescry the Anointed of the Lord, journeyingover the mountain ranges, of propheticvision. We watch the gleam of his whiterobes, blood-besprinkled, as he passes onto Calvary; we see the light of his countenancelifted up upon his people; we hear thecompelling accents of his holy Word. "Thegolden key of the Psalter lies in a piercedhand." Dr. David M. Mclntyre, Principalof the Bible Training Institute of Glasgow,Scotland. Editorial in the Sunday SchoolTimes, February 13, 1926.SHALL PROTESTANTISMNEW YORK?ABANDONWhile Washington is the political capitalof our country. New York is the financialand industrial capital. While there maybe some doubt as to which is in actualcontrol, the fact is that Washington seldomacts without consulting the metropolis.This fact that New York plays such alarge part in national affairs makes thereligious situation there of interest to thewhole country. The foreigner has capturedNew York and with it has introducedforeign religion. It is current knowledgethat New York is the world's largestItalian city. It is the world's largest Jewishcity. It is the world's largest Irishcity.According to the latest report. NewYork has a Roman Catholic population ofmore than two millions with 423 churchesto house them. It has more than 1,900,-000 with Jewish preferences ministeredto by 1,127 synagogues. In addition tothese are 1,941,847 of a Protestant population.This gives Protestantism aboutone-third, which if it wer« actiye, wowldconstitute a tremendous force in city life.But unfortunately it has lost its strength.There are 36 fewer Protestant churcheson Manhattan Island than 25 years ago.Of those that remain, many, if not most,are not self-supporting. Of the 40 Presbyterianchurches, 21 receive help fromoutside their own membership; of the 21Baptist churches 12 get outside help,while of the 26 Methodist churches 21 aredependent.New York in Colonial days was Teutonicin race and Protestant in religion. Todayit is Latin, Slavic and Semitic in race andCatholic and Jewish in religion. Whilewe have been trying in some fashion tosave the heathen abroad, the foreigner inrace and religion has captured the strategiccity of our country.EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VIII. Human Fossils and Psuedo-Human Fossils (Continued).In the more recent discoveries as in thecase of The Rhodesian Man, found inRhodesia in 1921, in a cave of the BrokenHill Mine, and the Foxhall Man—whichwas not a man but merely flint instruments—foundnear Foxhall on the eastcoast of England in the same year, thereis nothing distinctively new. Of the Rhodesianman it is said: "The skull is insome features the most primitive one thathas ever been found; at the same timeit has many points of resemblance to (oreven identity with) that of modern man.... At least one prominent authoritythinks that this man had quite as muchgray matter as the average modern man."(Science, Feb. 3, 1922, pp. 129, 130.)When, a few years ago, some men ofan investigating expedition saw the completecarcass of a Siberian mammoth, itwas discovered that former restorationsof this animal had been fanciful and incorrect.(Smithson. Inst. Rept., 1906, pp.321, 322.) This is simply one illustrationwhich shows that it is impossible for scientiststo be certain of the accuracy ofrestorations which they may make whenthey have only a few bones of an animalas a guide. No doubt many attemptedrestorations of men would be extremelyamusing if we only knew the exact formof the man or the ape as he appeared inlife.In a home for the care of imbeciles youmay see all sorts of the most peculiarlyshaped skulls, and undersized and abnormalbodies. In ancient times, when therewere no eleemosnary institutions to carefor such people, would they not be themost likely to wander away to the shelterof some cave, to live there in the crudestmanner, perhaps among animals, and todie there? Is it any wonder that the anthropologistis puzzled when he tries torestore ^wch creatures along normal lines?Or perhaps the skulls of some menwhose fossils have been found have beenforcibly distorted in the course of theirgrowth, as in the case of some Indians inBritish Columbia. The pictures of the distortedheads of the Chinook Indians, of theneighborhood of the Columbia River, asfound in textbooks on physiology, show aflatter, more peculiarly shaped skull thanany portrayals which the writer has seenof human fossils.The fact that a human fossil may befound deeply buried in the earth does notprove that that individual lived in pre-historictimes. It has always been the customof men to bury their dead, and suchremains have often been buried in cavesand by the side of a river. Many havebeen buried deeply in order that theymight not be disturbed by accident or byenemies. Dr. O'Toole tells of a man inHawaii who directed in his will that heshould be buried to a depth of eighty feet.He did this in order that no plow or otherinstrument might disturb his bones. Occasionally,no doubt, men have been caughtand buried in caves as was Floyd Collins.Bones have often been thrown into wellsor other excavations and afterward coveredover. Moreover, even in historictimes not only a few fossils, but wholecities have been covered over deeply withearth, debris, gravel and rocks, so thatarchaeologists have had to dig down deeplyinto the earth in order to discover them.How can any one be sure of an ancientcivilization or a "stone age" because offlint instruments which are occasionallyfound in caves and excavations ? Not onlythe ancient, but the modern Indian usedflint instruments. In Africa there are stillprimitive tribes which wear no clothingand are correspondingly primitive in theirhabits. Other tribes wear variousamounts of clothing and are in variedstages of barbarism. There are still multitudesof people in the stone age. Europe,no doubt, had its share of them withinhistoric times. We should let commonsense take the place of a great deal ofwild imagination concerning ancient peoples.It is altogether unnecessary to addtens of thousands, or hundreds of thousandsof years, in order to account for ancientbarbarism. It is absurd to talkabout "a missing link." If there are "missinglinks" there ought to be thousands,yes, millions of them. Man should bespringing up in increasing numbers fromsome branch of the simian family in manyplaces of the world. But the ape, the gibbon,the chimpanzee and the gorilla continueto remain just as simian-like as theywere in the days of the earliest recordedhistory. To imagine an ancient group ofancestors now extinct, is an ingeniousmethod of side-stepping the issue whennien fin^ themselves in a cul-de-sac.(To be Continued)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84€ b a n g e l i s t i t: : ^Department : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.EVANGELISTIC MEETING AT SELMA.On the twenty-first of January, Dr. D.H. Elliott, by special appointment of theHome Mission Board, launched a series ofevangelistic meetings in Selma. Thesemeetings continued for ten days, closingwith the Sacrament of the Lord's SupperJanuary 31st.On Friday night of the last week. DoctorElliott spoke to an audience that was estimatedto be fivehundred. All of the meetingswere largely attended. The teachersand workers stood loyally and faithfullyby throughout the entire time. This wouldof course mean considerable sacrifice ontheir part. There were those among theworkers who did not miss a single meeting.A number of our people came quitea distance night after night, having towalk, and at times when the weather wasdisagreeable.The results of those meetings Will befar reaching and long remembered. Thereare those who testified that they heard thegospel unfolded and set forth in all of itsbeauty and purity, and with power. Allclasses of people came out to the meetings,and the "common people heard him gladly."At the close of the meetings an opportunitywas given the people to beartestimony, which they did most heartilyand cheerfully. Some of which are herewithincluded. Many others would begiven, but only for the lack of space. Itwas indeed both gratifying and encouragingto hear the people give expressionto their feelings. Those of us who livehere are fully persuaded that a real revivalis on in Selma, the people are determinedto live the gospel and exemplify the lifeof their Master. The good seed has beensown and the harvest will be gathered inthe future.While the people were loud and outspokenin their praises of Doctor Elliottin the testimonial meeting, yet the speakerstrongly disclaimed any credit, and persistentlyinsisted that they lose sight ofhim and give "God the praise." But thepeople still insisted that they could notlose sight of the vessel in which the blessingcame. They realized that he was theinstrument or the channel through whichthe Holy Spirit operated.They remembered that Paul and Peterand John are frequently spoken of andgiven great praise for what the Lord didthrough them. And our people are willingto follow the example of those wholived in apostolic days.One illustration will show that the peoplelooked in the right direction. One littlefellow testified. Said he, "I havelearned that the blood of Jesus is the onlyremedy for sin." This boy is only nineyears of age.S. F. KINGSTON.Selma University,February 6, 1925.Rev. S. F. Kingston, Pastor,Reformed Presbyterian Church,Selma, Alabama.Dear Brother:—I am taking this opportunityto express to you how much I enjoyedthe address which I heard deliveredby Doctor Elliott who held a series of meetingsat your church recently. I heard himonly once, but afterward wished that I hadheard all of his sermons and addresses.His subject: "Give me men to matchthese mountains; Give me men to matchthese plains," sounds in my ears as thedays go by, so picturesque and impressivewere his manner and words.I thank you very much for the invitationto hear him on the evening on whichit was my pleasure to do so.Yours very truly,R. T. POLLARD,President.The Revival Meetings of the ReformedPresbyterian Church have been to us asa source of inspiration and light. Thetruth as it was expounded revealed in anew light "Jesus Christ, our personalSaviour."Many difficulties confront us and oftenthe way seems too dark, but being in themeetings, we are determined to live nearerthe cross of Christ Jesus that we may becounted worthy to bear the marks ofOwnership, Obedience, Suffering and Servicefor our Lord Jesus Christ.We are grateful for receiving an invitationto come to the meetings and forthe messages of Christ brought by DoctorElliott. Yours in Christ,DR. and MRS. N. D. WALKER.My dear Rev. Kingston:There are many, like myself, who arenot members of your congregation, butare attendants upon occasions of the activitiesof both church and school, and whoare in full sympathy and spirit with thework being so successfully carried forwardhere, who find the memories precious thatare called forth as we review the recentvisit and achievements of Evangelist Dr.Elliott and his splendid labors in this field.The clear truth, the fineinspiration andthe beneficial instructions remain as vitalfactors and forces in the life of the church,the school and the community.The Board directing his activities pouldnot have done a finer service for thiswork than by sending such a representativeas that torch-bearer. Doctor Elliott,for his services and labors, in both churchand school, have proven to be positivelyinspirative.The Reformed Church and Knox Academyhave a peculiar and unique place inthe life of this community that is not beingand could not be filled by any otherreligious and educational activity: theyhave made a firm place, all their own, bythe emplantation and maintenance of thehighest Christian and moral ideals.I very soberly doubt that the Christianenergy and zeal, the noble sacrifices andthe huge money expenditure representedin the establishment and maintenance ofthis work could have filled a greater humanneed, achieved larger beneficial resultsand formed and established morecharacter, in any field in any part of theworld, than has been the fineachievementsof this useful and splendid work here incentral Alabama. May the Great Board,Doctor Elliott and the thousands of sympathetic,sacrificing, noble souls who havehad a part in this splendid service andachievement enjoy a special dispensationof vision, influence and power that theymay carry on their noble, great and usefullabors. I beg to remain.Yours with gratitude,DR. H. STANLEY SULLIVAN.1430 St. Ann St., Selma, Ala.,February 9, 1926.My dear Rev. Kingston:I am very sorry indeed that we wereout when you called this evening. However,I am very glad indeed to get thecards. I am planning to use some of themvery soon in a revival meeting in Columbus,Georgia. I shall have the moneyready for you just as soon as I can seeyou. I wish you would extend to DoctorElliott my most sincere thanks for thecards. I wish also to thank you very muchfor making it possible for me to securethem. I appreciate this kindness verymuch indeed.My wife and I thoroughly enjoyedDoctor Elliott's sermons and were so sorrythat we could not be present at all his services.His preaching was so forcible,clear, plain and inspiring. They were soplain that even a little child could understandthem. His coming to Selma hasbeen a great blessing to us all. Such good,wholesome preaching as he did here willdo good wherever he goes. We gainedmuch from his sermons and preachingthat we shall take back to Africa with usand pass it on to the natives out there.Thanking you again for your kindnessand with all good wishes.Yours in His work,A. L. EDMISTON,Returned Missionary from Africa,

March 3, 1926A .FAMILY PAPERCobenanterWlorfeerspersonalThe reporter asked Rev. W. G. Robbfor a story. Here is an up-to-date one.)VICTORY AND DEFEAT.In a city of about five thousand inhabitantsa "home-coming" celebration forthe soldiers was being planned a few yearsago and the committee in charge was largeand influential.The method of financingthe celebrationwas that every man in the town and communityshould contribute one dollar.Among other forms of entertainmentand amusement it was proposed to erect adancing pavilion on one whole side of thepublic square.At a meeting of the pastors of the townit was decided that the churches of thetown could not give their support morallyor financially if the dance part of the programwas carried out.A committee of pastors was appointed toconfer with the celebration committee regardingthe matter. Some of the membersof the celebration committee were verydetermined to carry out the program asarranged. The whole matter took the turnof a mild boycott by the churches as itwas threatened that not a dollar of themoney of anyone who was a church memberwould be contributed.The committee decided against thedance program because the churches stoodtogether.More recently the churches one afteranother, with the exception of two of thestrictest, have let down the high standardand the dance hall is frequented by churchmembers and nothing is said and wild orgiesare staged from time to time becausethe churches do not stand together andmembers of the church fail to heed theinjunction "Come out . . . and be ye separate."(The writer of this story finallyconsentedto "testify." He shows his experiencein personal work in his ability tostate his case.)COULD JESUS JOIN?One day I was visiting with a group offriends who belong to the Ku Klux Klanand was asked by an organizer if I wouldnot join. He said he knew I was interestedin church work and that was what theywere behind. This group knew how ourChurch stood on "Secret Societies" andof course was interested in my answer. SoI asked him if he thought Christ wouldjoin if He were here on earth. He saidhe was sure He would.I then asked, "When did you begin tak-ing in the Jew ?" It was interesting to seethe look on their faces as they caught thepoint.J. WEIR STEUART.Think of an organization founded onthe teachings of One who could not joinHimself!CHURCH PSYCHOLOGY."The Church," said Royce, "is a communityof memory and hope."Every Church has its traditions, somerunning back far into the past and somebut a few years. This memory is oftenthe strongest force in holding the Churchin existence. One readily recalls whatmemory meant to the Israelite when eachhill and valley was the scene of someheroic deed. That is one reason why theyoung folks of the Covenanter Churchshould be acquainted with their historyand why the Synod is planning to get itbefore them in a simple language theycan understand.But memory would fail in its place ifit is deprived of hope. Without hope thereis no enthusiasm and without that no conquestof the world. The Messianic hopethat kept the faithful Israelite steadfastthrough the centuries will keep the Covenanteryouth faithful until the Kingdomcomes.HOW OUR NEIGHBORS READ THEBIBLE.By W. H. Morse, M.D.It is interesting to attend the serviceof an Italian Protestant church and followthe reading of the Scripture by thepastor. The translation is from the Vulgate,and as one listens, many of the expressionswhich are familiar to us are quitedifferent from what we are accustomed tounderstand. The rendering in such casesis remarkably literal, and as such is calculatedto awaken interest, if not to insureelucidation.Let me illustrate this by citing at randoma few texts, which, clothed in languagethat is somewhat unfamiliar, willnevertheless provoke thought and be instrumentalin measurably unfolding meaningsthat will bear close study."My God, my God, why hast Thou sacrificedme?" Mark 15:34."The Beginning, which also speakethunto us." John 7:23."A man of good Will." Luke 2:14."A desire to be dissolved and be withChrist." Philippians 1:23."The life of man upon earth is temptation."Job 7:1."In your chambers be ye contrite."Psalm 4:5."So there may be peace in Thy power."Psalm 122:7."Change of the right hand of the MostHighest." Psalm 77:10."Darkness shall not tread thee down."Psalm 139:11."Without cause nothing is done in theearth." Job 5:6.MARCH OF EVENTS.(Continued from page 1)number 75 per cent were men. Only one inevery four excluded was a woman. Thecountry is to be congratulated that cognizanceis being taken of the fact that immoralpeople do not make desirable citizens.WAitnnsiC o l u m nIn the month of January Dr. W. J. Colemanassisted in communion in Chicago onthe second Sabbath and preached Sabbathevening on separation from an un-ChristianConstitution. The Sabbath followinghe preached in Princeton, Indiana, onthe same subject in the morning and onPsalmody in the evemng. On Friday followinghe spoke on Psalmody to the studentsof the R. P. Seminary, and on thenext Friday, February 5th, on InstrumentalMusic in the Worship of God. On Sabbath,February 7th, he preached in theGeneva Church, College Hill, on the Votingquestion.On Monday, February 8th, three thousandletters were sent off to ministers.The three months beginning with Februaryare to be devoted to the advocacyof the Psalms in worship. We wish wecould assure our friends that the Psalmsare attracting more and more attentionfrom Christian people and that they arebecoming more popular and better establishedin the churches. The exact oppositeis true and if we do not bestir ourselvesthey will soon fall out of use.The trend of affairs being what it is, itcould not be expected that the Psalmswould be held in high estimation. Theyare opposed to the Modernism that is invadingour churches. They lead to a highestimate of God and His works that isforeign to the light thinking of the presentday. The Psalms steadily held to, studiedand sung, seem to insure a solid basis ofreligious life, a strong faith in providentialcare of God and an assurance of thetriumph of his grace and justice at last.The Psalms go with an orthodox faith anda persevering effort to do God's will. Lettingthem go means devotional disaster.It is starting on an inclined plane whichhas no end but the bottom. It is betternot to have enjoyed so high an attainment,than to have fallen from it. Nothingis of more value in the Christian lifethan to nourish a high devotional spiritand to fillevery act with prayer andpraise.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for March 21, 1926.JESUS DIES AND RISES FROMTHE DEAD.John 18:20-23.In Hebrews 12:1, 2, we have astrikingly beautiful commentary uponthe incidents of this week's lesson.The earnest words of these verseswere addressed to the followers ofJesus who were beset on every sidewith those things which sorely triedtheir faith. Having called to theirmind the names of early heroes ofthe faith, the inspired writer comesto his climax in the plea that theyshculd "run with patience the racethat is set before them, looking untoJesus, the author and perfecter of ourfaith, who for the joy set befoi'e himendured the cross, despising shame,and hath sat down at the right handof the throne of God."The abiding consciousness withJesus that he was destined to die, anddie a dreadful death for sin, musthave been a fearful consciousness,merging at last in an infinite reality.He was the Lord worshipped ofangels, from creation and the Fountainof all life. For Him to drink thecup of death was an experience infinitein horror beyond our utmostconception. But He knew the re.sultwas worth the cost, and for the joyBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.They all saw Him whO' had died onLesson XII.—Sabbath, March 21, 1926.no proof of guilt or fault. And here the cross now risen and alive again.has been the dilemma of all His en­Iemies. Men may hate Him and reject full of glory to everyone who camehad brought joy unspeakable andJESUS DIES AND RISES PROMthat was set before Him, the joy ofTHE DEAD.bringing many sons into glory. He Him, but they cannot disprove His to realize His victory over death.John 19:23-30; 20:19, 20.endured the cross, despising shame, perfect sinlessness. And in rejecting If those naturally so skeptical asGolden Text: Therefore doth theuntil He sat down at the right hand Him they must condemn themselves, the disciples were convinced thatFather love me, because I lay downof the majesty on high, man as well as did the enemies of old.Jesus rose from the dead, we have no my life, that I may take it again.—as God forever.Pilate's verdict was, "I find no excuse for doubt. If Jesus did soJohn 10:17.As we study these chapters today crime in Him." He was convinced of rise, then we should argue as they All think hard and tell me whatlet us keep in mind the purpose of His innocence and therefore would did, that He is divine. If Jesus allowedthem to wor.ship Him as God, Today we will talk about the saddestwas the saddest day you ever knew.John. We are to find in these closingscenes in the life of our Lord the Pilate, "What evil hath he done?" we should yield to Him inset Him free. To the question ofadorationculminating witness to His divinePerson, in His victory over death andthe grave. Let us consider then theperson of Jesus and as suggested inthe opening verses keep the eye onHim.First, we see Jesus as a voluntarysufferer and sacrifice. He met Hisbetrayal calmly. He stepped forward,saying, "Whom seek ye?"When they told Him, "Jesus of Nazareth,"He said, "I am He." Theywere panic-stricl.en and fell to theinto actual accomplishment what He the Roman form of execution. His they care for their mother? Why wasHimself declared, that no man should foresight is here manifest.John the disciple better ? Notice thattake His life, but that He would lay Fifth, we see Jesus completing perfectlyeven on the cross Jesus did not for­it down of Himself. He died voluntarily.all that was included in the get His family obligations.The hour was come and He Father's plan. The cross seemed like Did Jesus speak of His thirst merelydelivered up His spirit.defeat. that the Scripture might be ful­But just before His deathSecond, we see Jesus in His divine Jesus gives the shout of victory. He filled? Ask an old soldier what is thethoughtfulness. In the time of His cries, "It is finished." It was an hour greatest desire of the wounded upongreat danger Jesus did not forget of glorious success. It told of the the field of battle. Why would theHis discipes but sought and secured completion of His work. All had vinegar be soothing?their safety. "Let these go their been accomplished that He had set What had Jesus finished? Whatway," He said. The Good Shepherd out to do upon earth. His work was was the cup He had sought to avoiddid not flee when He saw the wolf done. He had nothing more to do. in Gethsemane? How had He drainedcoming, leaving the sheep to the mercy There was no reason why He should it? Notice that His humiliation wasof the wolf; but gave His own life live an hour longer. For the last task not finished—death was ahead.for the sheep. He surrenders Himselfhad been done. A little while before Where was His spirit during the timeto shame and death while theygo their way in joy and safety.He had said in His prayer, "I have that His body was in the tomb?glorified thee on earth; I have finished Where was that of the penitent thief?Later when Jesus was suffering the the work which thou gavest me to do." When was the last authoritativeagony of the cross we see His forgetfulnessWhen He said in dying, "It is fin­seventh day Sabbath? How had theof self and His own deep anished,"He meant there was nothing friends of Jesus observed it? Theguish and mindful only of those whom more now left for Him to do.Feast of First Fruits had come onHe loved, (vs. 26, 27.) The matchlessSixth, we see Jesus the victor over this first day of the week? How wastenderness and unselfi.sh thought­death and the grave. Jesus predicted it significant of the resurrection?fulness of our Lord come out here repeatedly in His lifetime that He Where were the disciples? Whatmost conspicuously. He has the same must suft'er death and rise again from were the memories of the place? Howcare for each of His people according the dead on the third day, though His did Jesus come into their midst? Histo His own words, "Whosoever shall disciples did not then understand it. greeting? With what new peace diddo the will of God, the same is my He made the resurrection His sign the events since His last appearancebrother and my sister and mother." and proof of all His claims. His enemiesthere enable Him to come? How didunderstood Him and took all He prove His reality?Third, we see Jesus in His sinlessness.John brings out very plainly pains to guard against theft of Histhe fact that they could find no fault body until after the third day and soin Him. They could oflfer violence to hedge against a false claim of HisJe-^ius but they could not produce witnessresurrection. John records His ap­Less(Mi forthe ChOdrenthat His teaching had been false; pearances with the evident thought ofthey wished to condemn Him to death. .showing how He was alive again.But here was their dilemma; they hadthe rulers attempted to give no an­answer. For no accusation could be has been proven to be very God bylove as to a divine Master, whobrought against Him. It would have His resurrection from the grave.been easy to bring a thousand witnessesto testify to the good things SUGESTIONS FOR THE TEACHtheLord had done—works of mercy, ING OF THE LESSON.deeds of kindness, miracles of compassion;but in all the country not JESUS DIES AND RISES PROMBY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN.one person could be found to testifyTHE DEAD.to the smallest wrong thing that HeJohn 19:2.3-.'jn; 20:19-20.had done to any being. He wasWhere was Golgotha? Why washurried to death by men's hate andChrist crucified "without the gate"?without reason or charge of any kind.cross. One of the three is so wearyground. Here we have a glimpse ofStudy the ceremonies of the Day ofFourth, we see the divine foresighthe can scarcely crawl along. Who isHis power. Though He seemed to beAtonement. One goat with the sins ofof Jesus. It was during the trial ofhe, George? "Jesus." Jesus has beenensnared and unable to escape yetthe people on his head was sent intoJe.sus before the Sanhedrin that Peterabused so much and has been withoutreally He never was more free thanthe wilderness. The blood of the otherwas sprinkled on the mercy seat.three times denied that he knew thefood and sleep for so long that he tottersalong barely able to drag his feet.at that moment. He could have had Master. This was just what Jesuslegions of angels for a word, thoughHow did the Lord fulfll both types?had foretold should happen. It occurredwithin the time and with allsees and the chief priests themselves,Then here come the scribes and Phari­even that would be unnecessary, forWho did the actual crucifying?He had almighty power in Himself.Why did Jesus ask forgiveness forthe circumstances spoken of by Jesuseven the high priest. Following closeIf He had cared to put it forth, allthem? What did the day's work meansome hours before.is the noisy, cruel crowd, yelling andHis enemies would have been asto them? Was any special discourtesyintended in the dicing for HisThen John notes for us the factmaking fun of Jesus all the way. Herenothing. We must remember that that the Jews were helpless to inflictChrist's death was voluntary. Hegarments? What prophetic Psalmare folks who look sad and womenthe penaty they desired. They weregave Himself as a sacrifice. He laidwas fulfllled? What was the finalwho are weeping. Who are they, Ernest?"Jesus' friends." They cannotcompelled to admit that as death wasdown His life for the sheep.judgment of the Roman centurion uponJesus? What facts led him to help Jesus, but want to be with Himexactly the penalty desired they willAgain, John tells us that He "gave submit the whole case to the civilup the ghost." That is, "He deliveredthe conclusion that he adopted? if they can.court. Had Pilate not upheld theAs they come to this wall at theup His spirit." This .statement is in Roman law, Jesus would have beenperfect harmony with and carries out stoned. He Himself had predictedday this whole world ever knew.On the table pile up the sand forthe hills in and around Jerusalem. Laythese stones around Jerusalem for thelarge wall, leaving open spaces forthe gates. Place these small boxesin the city forming rows of houses.All these sticks are the people. Hereis the Palace.It is between eight and nine o'clockin the morning. Here come a crowdfrom this building: flrst come the soldiers,then three men, each bearing aWhat position had Jesus in thefamily of Mary? Had Jesus younger northern side of Jerusalem, Jesusbrothers? Mark fi:!!. Why did not staggers and falls. Here is a man

March 3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERpassing by named Simon. He is a the whole land, a dense darkness, and the proofs of Jesus' resurrection and II Tim. 2:12; 3:12; I Thess. 3:3; Gal.stranger from Cyrene, and the men it lasts for three hours. Jesus is si­believelent during all this time. At the After a bit Mary Magdalene comes 8:13, 36; Jas. 5:10; Acts 5:41; 9:16;then they go home.2:20; 5:24; Heb. 11:25; 12:2; Rom.make him carry Jesus' cross. Wouldn'tyou want to help Jesus, Russell, when ninth hour Jesus cries out with a loud back and is standing near the grave Phil. 3:10; I Peter 2:20; 3:14; 4:16;He was so weary? "I'd have asked voice, "My God, my God, why has thou weeping. She turns and sees Jesus. 5:10; II Cor. 1:7; 11:23.to carry the cross." But Simon had forsaken Me?" It is almost over "Woman, why weepest thou? whom By cross-bearing Jesus means voluntarysurrender to His will. Heto be made to carry it. "Him, they now. For the first time Jesus speaks seekest thou?" asks Jesus. And whatcompelled to bear his cross."of his pain. "I thirst." They reach do you think, Paul, Mary does not finds us often at cross purposes withThe crowd are outside the city now. up to him vinegar on a sponge and know He is Jesus. She thinks He is Him. He has appointments for usJesus hears the women crying. Would moisten Jesus' parched mouth. "It the gardener. "Sir, if thou hast borne which we are loathe to accept, ayou expect Jesus to be thinking of is finished,"he says. Then in a little Him hence, tell me where thou hast course of life marked out that isothers now, John, when He is on His while, with another loud cry, "Father, laid Him, and I will take Him away." counter to our own choice. When Heway to be crucified? But Jesus does in thy hands I commend my spirit," Jesus looks at her. Oh! what a tender,loving look! "Mary," is all He calls us to take up our cross and fol­reveals His plan for our lives andnot think of Himself. "Daughters of Jesus dies. And for whom does heJerusalem," Jesus says, "weep not for die, Gladys ? "For us girls and boys.'' needs to say. "Rabboni!" she calls. low Him, He intends that we shallme, but weep for yourselves, and for Jesus' friends take him down from Jesus comforts Mary and is recognizedfirst as the Great Comforter. formerly cherished plans, all ourobey; that we shall gladly give upyour children." The Jews are bringingterrible times on themselves by in a beautiful garden. The garden And she is sure her Lord is a living dreams of profit or pleasure, and setthe cross and bury him in a new tombtheir cruelty to Jesus.is not far from Jerusalem. Lay these Lord.out in the course where He leads, noNow the soldiers bring Jesus and large stones together, forming the These sticks are the other women matter what the hardships seem to be.the two other men, who are robbers, shape of the tomb.hurrying back to Jerusalem with the By cross-bearing Jesus means dyingto Calvary, this hill north of Jerusalem.Here they nail Jesus to the crossThe chief priests have had a great angel's message. Jesus meets them. to sin, even the death of our selflshness.Many people have no higherstone rolled before the door and "All hail," he says. "Go tell myand crucify the two robbers, one onsealed, and a guard of soldiers placed brethren that they go into Galilee, thought in life than to please themselves.They like to have friends, buteach side of Jesus. They offer Jesusthere so that no one can steal Jesus' and there shall they see Me." Theysomething to drink which wouldbody and pretend that he has risen. are sent by Jesus as the firstChristianmissionaries, and they are sure when it means inconvenience, trouble,they never think of being a frienddeaden the pain, but He will not takeThese sticks are the soldiers. Jesus'it. It is wine mingled with gall.enemies think he is dead to stay, and of their message that Jesus is no longerdead but liveth.rifice, the giving up of comfort,or cost to them; when it requires sac­Stand these three carboard crosses inease,the sand. Pilate places a sign overJesus' cross which says "Jesus ofNazareth, the King of the Jews." Thechief priests do not like this and wantPilate to change it, but he says:"What I have written I have written."that they have won out. But canEny power on earth, or even Satanhimself conquer Jesus, Marcus?It is early Sabbath morning. Jesushas been in the tomb since Fridaynight. Suddenly there is a greatearthquake and an angel from heavenrolls back the stone from before theDown here at the foot of Jesus'cross are a group of soldiers. They tomb. What do you suppose theare dividing Jesus' clothing among guards think of that. Vera? "Theythem. His cloak is too fineto cut so are scared." Yes, they are. Thethey cast lots for it.angel is all so shiny white, and thenA little beyond the soldiers are when they see the stone rolling theyJesus' friends. Who are there, Grace ? shake with fear and become stiff. As"His mother." Yes, and John, the beloveddisciple, and Mary, the wife of But what happens to Jesus, Ethel?soon as they can run they hurry away.Cleopas, and Mary Magdalene. And "He rises from the dead and walksall these other sticks stretching away out of the tomb."out over the country toward Jerusalemare the people who have followed. it is yet dark, Mary Magdalene comesAfter all this has happened, whileJesus looks at those who have crucifiedHim, then calls to His Father thinks Jesus' body is still there,down the path toward the tomb. SheandSome time during this Sabbath DayJesus appears to Peter. What hadPeter done the last time he was nearJesus, Mildred? "Denied Jesus." IsHe still sorry? Yes, his heart isaching more and more all the time.Don't you think, Jeanne, that Jesusshows Peter than he is forgiven?Jesus is the One who pardons thosewho are really sorry.Sabbath afternoon these two menare walking along this road to a littleing and suffering for others and doingit gladly. "For the joy that wastown called Emmaus, northwest ofJerusalem. They are Cleopas and anotherdisciple. Jesus joins them, but for us. ... When two of the Agassizset before Him" He endured the crossthey do not know Him. Do they findHim a good companion, Miriam?"Yes, the best of all." They inviteJesus to supper and as he breaksbread they know Him. And their heartsor pleasure, to help another. Suchselfish folks as these, like to be calledChristians, too, but there is no teachingof Christ which by any possibilitycan be made to put the stamp ofChristian on such living as this.Those who are Christ's crucify theflesh with its aflFections and lusts; yea,lose their lives for Christ's sake, andfor others.By cross-bearing Jesus means liv­boys were crossing a frozen lake togo to their father, they came to acrack in the ice. The big boy jumpedit. The little fellow couldn't. So thebig brother lay down across the crackand made a bridge of himself for hislittle brother to pass over. On Hiscross Jesus laid down His own blessedlife over the awful chasm of deathand despair, that we might pass overare glad too as they run back to Jerusalemto tell the good news that theirin Heaven, "Father, forgive them, for carries sweet smelling spices to anointthey know not what they do." The Him. She is to meet the other women Jesus is living, not dead.soldiers and the people passing by who are coming for the same purpose, This Sabbath night all the disciples,mock Jesus. Even the chief priests and wonders who will roll away the except Thomas, are gathered in thisand scribes and elders. One of the stone. Will any of the women need house in Jerusalem. The doors are on: Him and with Him unto the Fatherrobbers jeers at him, "Art not thou to roll it away, Betty ? "No, the angelshut and those who have seen Jesus in heaven. . . . Yes, Jesus enduredthe Christ? Save thyself and us." has done it already, and Jesus is aliveare telling the others the strange the cross, despising shame, that HeYou would have thought the robber again."story. Suddenly Jesus is in their might save us; and we can not callwould be afraid to talk that way But Mary does not know this asmidst. They do not know how He ourselves Christians if we balk orwhen he is almost dead. The other she walks along through the gardenentered. But there He is. "Peace falter or hesitate in responding torobber is sorry for his sins. He weeping as she goes. For Jesus hasbe unto you,'' and he shows them his calls to endure suffering, loss, orwishes he had been a good man, and been very dear to Mary, out of whomhands and his feet.shame, in order to help others. "Forhe believes in Jesus. Turning to the he cast seven evil spirits.Their joy is in a living Saviour and whosoever will save his life shall losefirst robber, this one rebukes him, and Now Mary reaches the tomb and so is ours.it."By cross-bearing Jesus means livingwith reference to the future.to Jesus he says, "Jesus, remember sees that the stone has been rolledme when thou comest into thy kingdom."Jesus sees the man is in earn­told them that He would rise again.away. She forgets that Jesus hasSelf-denial is one of the great lawsest and loves him. "Verily I say unto She at once thinks some one has stolen Ifoung People's Dnionof holy living. The self-indulgentlive for the immediate present, andthee, today shalt thou be with me in His body. So she first runs to Peterutterly disregard a future that is oftenby no means very remote. MenParadise."and John. "They have taken away BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Still Jesus' thoughts are all for the Lord," she cries, "and we know Topic for Sabbath, March 21, 1926. of this world, like Dives, are notothers. How about his mother, Margaret?She will need some one to Peter and John start at once on CROSS-BEARING?ity, but siimply with temporizing andnot where they have laid Him." WHAT DOES JESUS MEAN BY charged with immorality or inhuman­care for her after Jesus has gone. the run. John reaches the tomb first. Matt. 16:21-28; John 10:11-16. gormandizing, taking in the goodJesus calls dovm to her, as she stands He stoops down and looks in and seesPsalms: 20:1-3, No. 45; 22:1-4, No. things of this life. But Christiansbeside John, "Woman, behold thy the linen coths lying there, the cloths51; 44:9-12, No. 120; 132:1-3, 6, No. set a high value on their souls. Theson!" Then to John, "Behold thy which have been wrrapped around Jesus.367; 94:10-14, No. 257; 73:1-5, No. better things reserved in heaven aremother!" So from now on John takes When Peter comes up he goes right196; 69:24-27, No. 185.of more account to them than all thecare of Jesus' mother.into the tomb and John follows. References: Matt. 10:38; Mark 8: treasures of this world.Suddenly a terrible darkness covers Peter and John see all around them 34; 10:21; Luke 5:11; 9:23; 14:27; (Continued on page 12)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***j)j. and Mrs. J. M. Colemanwill make their abode for a time inQuinter, Kansas. Dr. Coleman isslowly gaining in health.**'*Miss Margaret E. Gibson, of theMontclair congregation, sailed for IrelandSaturday, February 27th, on theTuscania S. S., Anchor Line.***The Kansas City congregationand pastor worshipped with the Olathecongregation the closing night ofthe special services, February 21st.***Mr. and Mrs. George Robb havereturned to their home in Olathe afterabout two months spent in visitinghis brother. Dr. A. I. Robb, and manyother friends in California.***Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Carmichael,of Second New York, andMrs. Elizabeth Sacket, of Denver,were welcome guests at Montclair colonialsocial on February 26th.•"••In the excellent story by RobertLuney of his deliverance fromwho never graduated. There are still games, with a programme of songsin the college one or more years but 80 and 90. The evening was spent intobacco, the name of the root he usedhundred.s of others whose up-to-date and recitations, largely contributed byshould have been "Gentian." Sorry ***J. Boyd Tweed, pastor of Beaver addresses have not yet been obtained the boys and girls of the class. Brieffor the mistake.—Paul Coleman. Falls congregation, writes under date as well as thousands of Summer addresses were given by Mr. John***Dr. David Metheny, of Philadelphia,was in Boston recently on aof February 25: "Our special services School and Extension students of Marshall, Rev. W. J. Moffett, and Mr.are now in progress with the Rev. whom no record is given. This registercontains the names and addresses be heartily congratulated on the effi­John Allison, the teacher, who is tomatter of business. He remainedT. C. McKnight assisting. Mr. R. A.over Sabbath and worshipped with usM. Steele would have been with us but of 650 non-graduates and the names ciency with which his class is conducted.in First Boston. We only wish heon account of the death of Mrs. of 1,119 graduates, 143 of whom arecould come oftener.—W. J. McK.Beattie, of Wilkinsburg, he has been deceased. The present address of all ***Paisley.—The annual meeting ofdelayed. The interest is good and we but 37 of the remainder is recorded.***We would be glad if our congregationswould send in reports of their freshing from the presence of theare looking forward to times of re­the congregation was held on Tuesday,19th January. After tea, reportscongregational activities. If you have Lord."were given regarding the S. S., Biblenow plans which are proving success­Class, Y. P. C. U., and the Ladies'ful tell about them. Othej' coagregationsmay wish to follow your lead.***Arrangements have been madefor Geneva College Alumni iuncheonSaturday afternoon, March 27th, at•.••^Katharine Dill, of Second Philadelphia,has completed three years' church. All Geneva friends will bsone-thirty, in Second New Yorkwork in Temple University and is now welcomed, but as only a limited numbercan be accomodated, iind as Gen­a happy senior. As treasurer of theamalgamated senior class she is gaininga practical knowledge in accounting.eva Alumni and Geneva students willbe cared for flrst,send in your reservationsearly to the Secretary, MissHelen May, Teachers' Club, Hicks­'***Mrs. B. J. McKnight is in the; audience at Mercer again, after an ab­villesence of nearly two months. Mrs. R. *'*I moderated a call for the Bar-Long Island, New York.,C. Allen is now among the absentees. net congregation on Tuesday, February9th, which resulted unanimouslyShe has been sick with a bad coldfor several weeks, but is improving in the choice of the Rev. Alvin W.slowly.Smith. Every ballot cast was for•***The Rev. Charles T. Carson,•pastor of our Greeley congregation, ledin chapel exercises in Geneva Collegethe morning of February 26. Mr.Carson was the guest for a few day.^of his classmate. Prof. Earle A.Mobre.of 74 years. She was a member ofthe Olathe congregation for a numberof year.s.*'''*Bible bookmarks called "The Patriot'sBible Book Mark," on which isprinted the picture of Washington atValley Forge found on page 2 of February17th issue, may be obtaiendfrom Paul Coleman, 4202 Adams.street, Kansas City, Kansas, .'i for 5cents.**'Rev. E. G. Russell and R. A. M.Steele have just concluded a ten-dayseries of special meetings at Olathe,Kansas. The attendance was exceptional,the interest was intense andover eighty persons made professionsor reconseciated their lives to theMaster.***The head of the Educational departmentof Geneva College, Prof. J.C. Twinem, reports an enrollment of770 this year in the Extension classes.These are in addition to the 330 enrolledin the Summer School classesand the more than 400 in ths regularDay School. In other words, Geneva'stotal enrollment this school year exceedsthe 1,500 mark.Mr. Smith. The congrc^iation seernsto be thoroughly alive, and they areall of one mind in thinking that Mr.Smith is the man who can take holdof the work vigorously and wisely,favorite cherry pie was served alongwith sandwiches, cheese a.iil coflfee.***The girl.s' basketball teams ofGeneva College ha\e been winningfame for themselves this year. At avery interesting double game in thecollege gymnasium the night of February19th, decisive victories werewon—the Reserves over the California,Pa., High School team and theRegulars over the New York Universityteam, the score of the latter being23 to 3 in Geneva's favor. It will beremembered that the Geneva team defeatedthat of New York Universityon the latter's own floor but a fewweeks ago.***An Alumni register of GenevaCollege is just off the press. Thisregister contains an authentic list ofall graduates of the institution sinceits founding, arranged alphabeticallyby classes, with up-to-date addressesof practically all known to be living;also an alphabetical list of all who.seaddresses have been secured of thosewho attended the regular Day classes***At the Merrimac Mission Tuesdayevening, February 23, Rev. J. M.Foster gave the message. The textwas: "And they shall be mine, saiththe Lord of hosts, in that day when Imake up my jewels." Mal. 3:17.Malachi speaks of the sovereign, unchanginglove of God, utters warningand rebuke, and proclaims the universalmediatorial dominion of the comingMessiah. He shall reign over all.He shall arise with healing in Hiswings. He must reign until His enemiesare made His footstool. A societyof young people came from Somervilleand assisted in the devotionalservices. Many earnest prayers wereoffered. A man who had found Christhad fallen, and was there to confesshis transgres.sion, seek God's forgivenessand restoration through the bloodof Calvary. A man who had manytimes come to Jesus and turned awayary. Tho attendance was about 240.After tea had been served by theladies' mission band of workers, amost enjoyable programnu cf musicand addresses was submitted by Mrs.M'Intyre, Miss Gilfillan, Mi.ss MaryTaylor, Revs. Gordon Carmichael,B.D., Geo. Gilflllan, r,.l).,-W. J. Moffeet,B.A., Messrs. John Marshall,John Allison, sen., R. M'Cracken, J.Kennedy, and J. Paul. It was reportedthat there were now on themission roll 190 names, and the averageattendance at the Friday eveningservice was 150. The Holiday Fund,contributed by those attending themission, since the session began on19th September, 1925, amounted to£40. A hearty vote of thanks to allwho had contributed to the happinessof the meeting was moved in a racyspeech by Mr. John Taylor, Inzievar.The annual social of the Junior BibleClass was held on 5th January.There was a flne attendance of themembers of the class, which now hasa roll of 96, and an average attendanceon Sabbath afternoon of betweenWork Party. Including a balance of£50 9s. 8%d. from the previous yearand a grant of £30 from the FergusonBequest Fund for repairs, the grossincome was £264 8s. llVad., the yearclosing with a balance on hand of £2916s. SVad. The L. W. P. sent a donationof £20 for the Foreign Mission.Rev. J. T. Potts and Mr. A. Finlay(Greenock) were present, and gaveinstructive, helpful and cheering addresses,for which they were cordiallythanked.POR SALE.In Northwood, Ohio, 41/2 acres, onethird in al/alfa. Orchard, finevarietytruit, several fine shade trees andlawn Good 12-room brick house, suitablefor two families if desired. Gar-was there to cry to Him again for^^^••>oX^"^'^'=" h°^se. Will sacrificemercy. And one poor creature acknowledgedthat he came for thofor $2 000. Mr. J. E. Howell, agent,and make Barnet a real centre of influencein the service of Christ.—, ^^ •^- Sanderson, pastor North-Welle Center, will show property.coffee and rolls; but he had no placeto go and wanted enough money toW. J. McK.wood R. P. Church, one of the best.pay for a bed. He appealed to me,***John Slater, son of Dr. and Mis.***Montclair L. M. S. held a colonialsocial at the home of Mr. and 25 cents for a bed?" But no moneyas I came away: "Won't you give me B A R G A . I NT. M. Slater, of Montclair, has been,given an Insti-uctorship in the Universityof Pennsylvania. He startedMrs. Paul Christner on Friday night, is given these; it would go for rum. CHRISTIAN HERALD-$2.00February 26th. Among the gut;:ts, We tell them: "Go to the Hewkin'sin on his new position the firstofCHRISTIAN NATION • 2.S0who were well known historical characters,were George Washington, Mar­Ret a bed."TOTAL $4.50wood yard and saw wood, and you will. February, having flnished his collegecourse in three and a half years.tha Washington, Wm. Penn, Mrs.SPECIAL\PRICE**'*Miss Rebecca E. Middleton, Wm. Penn, Uncle Tom, Little Eva, STAR NOTES PROM ACROSS THE For Twodaughter of Rev. John Middleton, who Mehitable Perkins, Betsy Ross, Daniel"Papers" 00SEA.—If Sent To Usheld pastorates in Lisbon, Third Boone, Barbara Frietchie, AlexanderM .'•'"*Social l\ieetiii!/s ut Airdrie.Philadelphia and Staunton, was called Hamilton- and many more. Old fashionedgames were played and George'sTribune Bldg., New York CityCHRISTIAN NATION PUB. CO.The New Year social meeting of thehome February 18, 1926, at the ageHome Mission was held on 8th Janu-

March ;J, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxt\^s ** ilaptisms « IKelilitngs « H o m e (doingsdLbt Cbtistian Baiion'sCobenantec 3a\ifWioUdLibz Cbtistian Ji3ation'sCobenantec Saptisfm Kecocd^be Cbtistian iQation'sCobenantec flflletrtiinff BeU0Cbe Cbtistian jQation'sCobenantec SDeatJ jl2otice0"A sweet new blossoin of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column."Her Name is as Ointment PouredForth."Miss Anna Elizabeth Willson,daughter of the late Professor Dr.James M. and Rebecca Burt Willson,and sister of the late Professor Dr.D. B. Willson, died at her home inPhilf delphia January 22, 1926.During her eighty-one years, shelived in this city, with the exceptionof a brief stay in Pittsburgh, Pa.,and from girlhood was an active,faithful member of the First ChurchPROHIBITIONMOTHER GOOSE-By-ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEPlaylet of Rhymes andJingles for ChildrenOnly Few Left25 CentsCHRISTIAN NATIONPUB. CO.1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.NEW YORK CITYSubscriptionRatesThe subscription price of TheChristian Nation is as follows:Per YearIn America $2.50To Canada and allForeign Countries . $3.001 Of course, new subscriptionsare gladly received at anytime, but if agreeable and convenientwe would appreciate Itif new subscribers will maketheir first payment for the fractionof the calendar year remainingwhen their subscriptionis entered. .Covenanter in the world will betime will come when every2. We are hoping that thean interested reader of theChristian Nation.Tribune Bldg., New York, N. Y.CHRISTIAN NATION"I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soOne mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.RETURNED HOME.BORN.lasi tor aye," to be with Him and Mrs. W. M. (Jane Calderwood)To Dr. and Mrs. Melville Allen, of of Philadelphia, of which her father her loved ones in everlasting glory. Beatty, a member of the Wilkinsburg,Cleveland, Ohio, on February 17th, a was the greatly beloved and honored The funeral services were in charge Pa., congregation, on February 24,son, William Willard.first pastor ffter the divison and re­oorganization of 1833.sisted by Dr. P. M. Willson of the On January 22, 1926, Londonderry,her pastor. Rev. S. E. Greer, as­1926.AN APPRECIATION OF MISSMiss Willson was a woman of sin­Third Church. Her body was laid toANNA ELIZABETH WILLSON.rest beside her father and mother.cere piety, strong conviction, thoughtful,intelligent, modest and worthy, awoman of deeds as well as words. Shewas educated in private schools inPhiladelphia, fnd later became ateacher in the city schools. She alsowas an ardent and active worker inthe Women's Christian TemperanceUnion, and for some years was theauthority in "Biblical History andLiterature." Tn this same connectionalso, her father. Doctor James McleodWillson. we learn, was a manof eminent intellectual gifts. Duringhis brief rareer of 57 years he gaineddistinction as a public educator, as awriter, an editor, as a pastor, an"abolitionist," as p "nrohibitionist"and as a professor in the TheologicalSeminarv. Furthermore, of DoctorJ. R. WilNnn. the grandfather of MissAnna E. Willson. it has been written;"Without exception he was the mostpowerful nrea'-her the CovenanterChurch in America has ever produced.pnd. in intellectual .erasp, classicalschnlfiT-shin. and nulnit eloquence.ranked nmonor the firstpreachers ofthe country." Of the immediate familvof Doctor James M. Willson, onedaughter. Miss Emily Willson remains.She and her late sister, MissAnna, have made their home toa:etherhere for years, in Philpdelphia. andtheir attachment to and devotion foreach other has been beautiful to see.Of 1p+e "ears their niecp. V>^. ^•'^'^^^W. W'ffo'ins. came to make her homewith he- aiin+s. And in the nrovi-(lenfe of C^i^, her comnanionshin, hermedical sV'H. i.nd her kindly cre ofthem h'^" b°on a great blessins: andcomfort to them in the evening timeof life.Durin"- her las^; illnes, Miss Annaf-alled o-ften for the old familiarPsalm^- osneniallv the 4th. 8th, l.^^thand h°a-inn'ne p-lorioi-""- ally, mornintr not. '•-lipd p-radnallv throua:h llPtVi for pt^^-er •^'or of the ascpTided pr.^ her "Thou weakeningthroe January "Doors, H Master and few and hsst, taken un verses 22. a on had doors down, 0 half 1926, her high." Lord, of come with years the that she on most Fin­68th Him and the was' do of(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contracting parties,name of officiating clergyman,place, and date.—Editor.)Dr. and Mrs. James McLeod Willson,in Monument Cemetery, Philadelphia.—S. E. G.THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.We regard the religious bookbuyersof America as our clients.Our function, as we understand it,is to act as a scout for them and beon the look-out for manuscripts whichPennsylvania Stfte Superintendent ofat least one group will be likely to"Sabbath Observance and Bible in theagree has something religiously worthPublic Schools." Furthermore, Misswhile to say. That group must beWillson was deeply interested in missionsand for 32 years was the effi­sufficiently large in number to reimburseus for the initial costs of publicationor we would soon go bankrupt.cient trea.=-(Urer of the First Philadelphiacongregation. As a generousWe are more particularly interested,giver and a friend of every righteoushowever, in manuscripts that arc likelynot only to prove acceptable to thecause, "her name is as ointmentpoured forth." She came of a line ofmembers of the group to which theancestery noted for scholarly attainments.Her brother, the late Profes­writer belongs, but alsO', to representthem creditably before the religioussor Dr. D. B. Willson, for many yearsworld in general and act well the parta professor in our Theological Seminary,was widely known as out'^tand-of spokesman for them to the well-disposedoutsider.ing authority in Hebrew, Greek andStudents of politics agree that cus­Enfflish languaffesi. He also was antom houses and tariff walls symbolizethe forces that make it difficult or impossiblefor peoples to get acquaintedand play therefore, a major part inkeeping racial and national antipathies,offishnesses and suspicions(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)Ohio, Amanda Hutcheson, a memberof the New Concord, Ohio, congregation.On February 18, at Olathe, Kansas,Miss Rebecca E. Middleton, aged 74years.DEAGAN TOWER CHIMESPLAYED BY ORGANIST FROM ELECTRIC KEYBOARDTH£ MEMORIAL SUBLIMELiTERAfURE.INCLUDIN^ TESTED PLAN FORSECURING.CHIMES SENT UPON REQUESTSTANDARD tl. C. SETS-$6,000 DEAOAN. INC. AND UP158 DEAGAN BUILDING. CHICAGOtheir "thus saith the Lord" qualityrings true.The Macmillan Company is interestedthen in manuscripts bearing onany phase of the subject of religion,which comply with the above specifications.Yours, very truly,GREELEY, W. H. COLO. MURRAY.On the evening of February 8ththe elders, deacons and their wiveswere entertained by our pastor andwife, Mr. and Mrs. C .T. Carson, andMr. and Mrs. R. G. Martin, at thehome of the former.The occasion was in honor of Mr.and Mrs. R. L. Orr, who are leavingsoon for California, hoping that theclimate there will be beneficial to Mrs.Orr's health.Mr. Orr is one of our elders, andalive. Similar conditions of insularitybetween bodies of fellow Christians,or even between Christian and Mrs. Orr holds the office of deaconess.non-(i:hristian groups, after a common. The hosts and hostesses entertainedacknowledgement has been made by in their usual clever way, and therethem all on their knees of their one were two hours of fun and merriment.divine paternity come close, in our After the serving' of refreshments,judgment, to being the unpardonable the honored guests were presentedsin.with a large bouquet of carnations,This means, again, that we are while others sang "should old acquaintancebe forgot."most acutely interested of all inmanuscripts, which, like the chastity Everyone was glad to hear Mr. andof Caesar's wife are above every COnnnflUNICATIONS im- Mrs. Orr say that they or were A POPULAR leaving NUMBER])utation of trimming, E V Iexpress L theCOMPANIONSHIPS?only for a time, and that they (Tvith hoped toptcal helps)writer's own religious convictionsHow true it is that the valuetoofbean importantback soonand oft-quotedagain.text 152-T—Genuine leather sealwith uncompromising candor and yetlies in the accuracy of its translation aud on its finershades of grain, divinity circuit, roundraise the question in the reader's mindmeaning ! Thus it is that. accmdinE to tlie American Standard corners, title stamped on backwhether the disquietude which theyBible First CorintliianB, 15: 33. "evil cnmpanion^hips^^ rather in pure gold, at leading bookstoresor direct An j^/vcause may not be due to the fact thatthan "evil communwations^^'*covruitt Kood mo> a^5—not good maivners.So It is throughout this marvelously accurate version—the of the publishers. ^tOaOU(^Editedstudy; forbyit,Americanmore clearlyRevisionthan anyCommittee)versionthat has gone before, reveals thethere are revisions wliicli clarify meanincrs THOMAS and throw NELSON new light & SONS on both text and application.Use the American Standard Bible in 381-383-Emind and will of God.your reading; Fourth Ave.. in your New devotion; York City in yourDr.AK jjRS: Kmdly send me a FREE copy of your booThe American Standard Bible text has been adopted by all theI entitled " The Wonderful Story," telling how the Bibleleading Colleges, Theological Seminanea, Y. M. C. A., Y. 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10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A D i r e c t o r y o f O u r C i t y C h u r c h e sTo make it easy for those going to the city to find our Church.To help connect up with the Church, Covenanters who may already be there.If you know of Covenanters going into the city see that they have this information.Write the pastors about Covenanters who have gone to the city.Scores have been lost to the Church because they failed to get in touch with our people at the right time.CongregationPastor or Corres'dentHis AddressHis PhoneAddress of ChurchAlleghenyWallace A. Young, cor. 712 Taylor Ave.,Avalon, Pa.Court 4770CambridgeW. C. Stewart, cor. 283 Summer Ave.,Reading, Mass.0508-WCentral Allegheny Rev. R. C. Reed 204 Langley St.,Pittsburgh, Pa.Cedar 9146-JChicagoRev. P. J. McDonald 6552 University Ave.,Chicago, 111.Midway 1633CincinnatiRev. E. M. Elsey 212 Calhoun St.,Cincinnati, OhioAvon 8863-YDenverRev. J. G. McElhinney 1169 S. Gaylord St., South 8510-RDenver, Colo.East End, Pittsburgh Rev. E. L. McKnight 3 Allemac Ave., West View 1221-MPittsburgh, Pa.First Beaver Falls Rev. J. B. Tweed Darlington Road, Beaver Falls 1845-JBeaver Falls, Pa.First BostonRev. W. J. McKnight 200 Willow Ave., Somerset 2328-RW. Somerville, Mass.First Philadelphia Rev. S. E. Greer 206 S. 43rd St., Evergreen 0875W. Philadelphia, Pa.Fresno, Calif. John G. Dodds, cor. Route B, Box 39c,Fresno, Calif.Kansas CityRev. Paul Coleman 4202 Adams St., Winfleld 1923-WKansas City, Kans.Los AngelesRev. J. D. Edgar 5615 Irvington Place, Garfield 8760Los Angeles, Calif.MontclairRev. T. M. Slater 90 Midland Ave., 2173-JMontclair, N. J.New CastleRev. E. A. Crooks 605 Oak St.,2246-RNew Castle, Pa.Portland, Ore. E. McBurney, cor. 783% Williams Ave., Main 1617Portland, Ore.Pittsburgh (8th St.) T. H. Boyd, cor. Frick Annex,Pittsburgh, Pa.Santa Ana Rev. Samuel Edgar818 S. Flower St., 772-RSanta Ana, Calif.SeattleRev. David Calderwood 1276 E. 69th St.,Seattle, Wash.Second Boston Rev. J. M. Foster 59 Pinckney St., Bowdoin 1820-JBoston, Mass.Second New York Rev. Walter McCarroll 1438 Shakespeare Ave., Jerome 2774New York City, N. Y.Second Philadelphia Rev. 225 N. F. 17th L. Stewart St., Locust 1689Philadelphia, Pa.Syracuse Rev. A. A. Wylie 116 E. Lafayette Ave., Warren 9134-RSyracuse, N. Y.Third New York Rev. P. Ill M. East Foster 177th St., Sedgwick 8002New York City, N. Y.Third Philadelphia 2410 Rev. F. N. M. Marshall Wilson St., Bell Telephone,Philadelphia, Pa. Columbia 5311WilkinsburgRev. J. B. Willson 810 South Ave., Franklin 1980-RWilkinsburg, Pa.Winnipeg, Canada Rev. F. E. Allen 745 Beverley St., A-7664Winnipeg, Man., Can.YoungstownRev. F. F. Reade 849 Parkwood Ave., 4-1662Youngstown, OhioPeirysville & Mclntyre,North SideAntrim St., Cambridge,Inman Square606 Sandusky St.,North Side65th St. & Evans Ave.,South Side422 Clinton St.,Brighton DistrictSouth Pearl & Virgina,South SideHighland A^'e. & Harvard St.,East LibertyDarlington RoadRiverviewWarren Ave.,Near Boston Library40th & Sansom Sts.,West PhiladelphiaNo building4400 Wyoming St.,South West23rd & Stanford Sts.,South SideSouth Church St.Pine & Oak Sts.,East SideMinnesota & Ainsworth8th St.,Near Allegheny River1st & SpurgeonCentralOlive & Terry,Central44 Chambers St.,West End308 West 122nd St.,Upper Manhattan, West Side17th & Race Sts.,Central2517 S. Salina St.,South Side1932 Walton Ave.,BronxFranklin & Dauphin,North CentralSouth Ave., & Central St.,Center of Wilkinsburg946 Winnipeg AveN. W. Central ''High & Edwards Sts.,South SideTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT.^^^^^

March 3, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11CHURCH UNION VOTE IN CON­GREGATIONS IN THE PRESBY­TERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA.In giving any statement of the exactsituation of the congregations ofthe former Presbyterian Church inCanada one has to bear in mind thedistinction between congregations andpastoral charges. In the terms ofThe United Church of Canada Act acongregation means a worshippingunit, or single preaching station,while a charge may be composed ofone, or a number of such congrega­is more poisonous fundamentally thantions. Under the provision of the general anarchy. The Committee'sAct the vote on the question of union program consists of arousing .sentimentthrough conventions and confer­was taken by congregations and notcharges. In this statement, therefore,the figures deal with congregationsrather than charge's, because agreat number of charges divided onthe question of union, part enteringunion and part voting non-concurrence.The following statement is based onthe most accurate returns obtainable:Total number of congregations in thePresbyterian Church in Canada onJune 10, 1925 4,512Total number of charges 2,070Total number of self-sustainingcharges 1,128Congregations in these self-sustainingcharges 1,946Total number of aid-receiving chargesand missions 942Congregations in these aid-receivingcharges and missions 2,556Congregations in self-sustainingcharges which voted out of union,534Congregations in aid-veceivingcliarges and missions which votedr'#.'>*out of union 250Total number of congregations whichvoted out of union (including 8 congregationswhich voted to remainindependent) 784Percentage of congregations whichvoted out of union 17.37%Percentage of congregations in selfsustainingcharges which voted outof union 27.44%Percentage of congregations in aidreceivingcharges and missignswhich voted out of union . . . 9.74%Percentage of membership of thePresbyterian Church wliich votedout of union 30.52%Total number of congregations in selfsustainingcharges in union, 1,412Total nujnber of congregations in aidreceivingcharges and missions inunion2,.S16Total number of congregations inunion 3,728Total number of cnogregations in theUnited Church of Canada, June 10,1925 Lectures on 8,699In the above there is no account takenPastoralof new congregations Theologywhich havebeen By formed, Rev. 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TheCommittee believes that preeminentabove all other domestic issues in thecountry is the serious problem of lackof law observance and enforcement.It believes that choosing what lawsone will obey or disobey is "selectiveanarchy" and that selective anarchy^•>%.^ences, cooperation with existing agencies,contmuing its speakers' bureaufor the lielp of religious and secularorganizations, special literature, studentwork, and especially throughstrategic cooperation with Federalder the leadership of the Bishop ofLondon, Sir Donald McLean, formerLiberal leader, Sir Austen Chamberlain,Philip Snowden, Viscountess Astor,Lord Parmoor, Father Hays andotiiers to act on the appeal. Theand State officials. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The recent Annual Meeting of theCitizens Committee of One Thousandin the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, NewYork City, was addressed by GeneralLincoln C. Andrews, Assistant Secretaryof the Treasury, on the topic"The Citizen's Responsibility for LawEnforcement," Mr. Louis Marshall,the eminent constitutional lawyer, onthe subject "Can the American ConstitutioAalForm of Government Survive?"and Colonel Raymond Robins,of Chicago, on "The Youth of Americaand Law Observance." Mr. RobertFulton Cutting- presided.At the Annual Meeting of the CitizensCommittee Dr. Charles W. Eliot,President Emeritus of Harvard University,Ccl. Alvin Owsley, Past NationalCommander of the AmericanLegion, and Mr. Julius Rosenwald, ofChicago, were elected HonoraryChairmen. Mr. Fred B. Smith wasre-elected Chairman and continues togive the Committee his active leadership.Mr. Carlton M. Sherwood waselected Executive Secretary with responsibilityfor executive administration.The headquarters of the Committeeis at 66 Fifth Avenue, NewYork City. The Executive Committeenumbers among its members outstandingleaders in all walks of lifethroughout the country.The following Vice-Chairmen ofthe Citizens Committee of One Thousandwere elected: Judge Florence E.Allen of Ohio, Former GovernorHenry J. Allen of Kansas, Dr. JohnWillis Baer of California, Hon.Charles Sumner Bird of Massachusetts,Rev. S. Parkes Cadman of NewYork, Bishop George C. Clement ofKentucky, Hon. Homer S. Cummingsof Connecticut, Governor A. V. Donaheyof Ohio, Mr. Harvey S. Firestonecf Ohio, Mr. Robert Garrett ofMaryland, Senator Carter Glass cfVirginia, Mr. William Green, PresidentAmerican F. of L., Hon. MortonDennison Hull of Illinois, Bishop WilliamT. Manning of New York, Hon.Louis Marshall of New York, Mr.Frank Morrison og Washington, D.C, Rev. Peter J. O'Callaghan, PresidentCatholic Home Missions Societyin America, Governor Gifford Pinchotof Pennsylvania, Senator MorrisSheppard of Texas, Rear AdmiralFrank Morrison of Washington, D.C, Governor E. Lee Trinkle of Virginia,Senator Frank B. Willis ofOhio, and Miss Mai"' E. Woolley,President of Mt. Holyoke College.YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION.(Continued from page 7)By cross-bearing Jesus means thejoyful acceptance of any duty. Heset His face s,teadfastly and joyfullyus to resist evil, and implies that weshall likely make enemies in doing it.People who follow Jesus closely arebound to have enemies, and may bekilled by them in some way or other. above the Lord, the Jews refuse toWhen a man says he has no enemies, recognize the Sonship of Christ, and bath School Supplies of every description.he probably never attempted anything the Christians have far departed©ubKcation Dniartment:worth while. Charles Mackay says: from the simple faith in Christ and IBoarli of ®l}ri«ittan HEnutation of t|)eteach a mixture of superstition and ©teabjterkn C|)utt|) in ti>t tii, t>, a.if You have no enemies, you say?Alas, my friend, the boast is poor;belief in good works.Witherspoon Bldg or any oi itsHe who has mingled in the frayTo these people the missionaries goPhiladelphia PARKER'S DepositoriesOf duty that the brave endureand tell of the divine Messiah, thoHAIR BALSAM^,Must have made foes! If you haverisen Lord, who redeems His peopleRemoves Oandruff-StopsHalrFalllnlnone.from destruction. The MohammedansRestores Color ntd _Small is the work that you haveare hearing and believing, and hereBeauty to Gray and Faded Haudone.and there one is bold enough to professhis faith in Christ. The Jew in Psalms: I Psa. HlflCoT 139, Chem. No. Wkfl. 139:1-3, Patchogue^yj^ alsoI 50c. and tl.OO at Drmrdsts.You've hit no traitor on the hip;You've dashed no cup from perjuredthe land of Christ is learning that 4-6, 13; Psa. 51, No. 143:1, 2; Psa.lip;though long rejected. He is the Messiah.The so-called Christian is learn­Psa. 11, No. 21:3-5.39, No. 107; Psa. 38, No. 104:1-3;You've never turned the wrong toing, as did Luther, that "The justright— \Scripture Reference: Rom. 15:1, 2,shall live by faith."You've been a coward in the fight !'^3; Prov. 24:11, 12; Prov. 11:26; IIBut there are not enough teachers. Tim. 3:1, 2; Rom. 3:12, 23; Jas. 4:In cross-bearing Jesus a.sks us to We need more men and women who 17; Gal. 5:17; Matt. 15:18.give up nothing but the things we are ivilling to devote their life ti)I once saw this illustration of theare far better without. When we teaching others of Him. The work isstand in the great hereafter we shall"heat of the heart." Coblentze, thehard. There are generations ofnot be disposed to look back upon orphysicist of the U. S. Bureau ofsuperstition to be combated, and agesthink much of what we have givenStandards, said, "If the rays of theof unbelief or of wrong belief. Theup for God. We shall then see thatNorth Star were focused ujDon awork is slow. It is "line upon line,gramme of water, it would requirethe gain is infinitely greater than the line upon line,"—"precept upon precept,precept upon precept," then,sacrifice. Against every self-deniala million years for the temperatureand sacrifice that goes down on theof the water to be raised one degree"here a little, there a little," justdebit side, we may put to God's creditCentigrade." (The rays of the suntho.-.e occasional ones step out whothe daily and hourly preservations,accomplish this work in one minute!)keep the missionary from total discouragement.The writer went on to say that thethe mercies new every morning andsituation regarding the power of merefresh every evening, and the goodnessand mercy that ha\e followed as v*-jrk. We -.liay leach, b^U it is GodYet it is not his work. It is Gcd'shuman nature was just about, thesame. "It may warm a little but theall the days of our lives.who touches the heart and quickensTOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­SION.1. What is meant by cross-bearing?2. What crosses have we to bear?3. Why do we have to bear anycrosses at all ?4. In what spirit should our crossesbe borne?5. Should we make martyrs of ourselves?6. Who can talk about "light afflictions?"7. What are the rewards of crossbearing?JuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for Sabbath, March 21, 1926.RADIO MESSAGES FROM THELAND OF CHRIST.Isa 54:13.Psalms: 80:14-19; 85:1-7; 87:1-7;.1.30:1-8; 147:1-7.References: Mark 7:24-30; Ps. 41:1; Matt. 25:35; Mark 6:7-13; Isa.52:9-10; Prov. 14:21.towardsse:Jerusalem when the crosswas before Him. He does not mean Dear Boys and Girls: —that weWINSTON-INTERNATIONALshall fret and fume in the The land of Christ, the home of theface of hard and disagreeable tasks, gospel, is now largely given over tothat we LOOSE shall have lEAF to BIBLE be driven to the Mohammedans and a few so-calledthem like A PRACTICAL Jonah, or BIBLE that FOR we NOTES shall Christian Churches which have becomevery corrupt. The Jewi.sh peo­fiee like Contains hirelings over 250 when loose-leaf we p:;ges see for thewolf coming personal or notes a lion that in may the be inser.ed way, but in ple, under the new policy of Greatthat we any shall number accept of pages the between tasks any He Britain which now controls Palestine,gives us 8ages gladly. in the Bible. Looks like a regular are also going back in large numbers,By cross-bearing livinity Circuit bound Jesus Bible. means for and going back in unbelief.Sendfor Illustrated Catalog of Bibles The radio message of today fromTHE JOHN ,C. WINSTON CO., PnUUiersAmerican Bible Headqua /f.v2*s Winston Building Plijladelphiathe birthplace of our Lord is aptlyexpressed in our text—a need thatthe people be taught of the Lord.The Mohammedans exalt AllahPrayer Meeting TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.Topic for March 17, 1926.SUBJECT: SELF.Jer. 17:9, 10.Reading Rom. 12:3-16.General Topic: Things to be afraid of.The Reformed Presbytefian Churchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatfcchisms. Losson Helps, Church jind Sab­rays of the Sun of Righteousness willthe spirit, so that repentence andaccomplish in one flash what thefaith are born. The battle is theheart life of the race can never accomplish."Lord's and He will triumph.So the radio message from Palestinetells of change. The old thingsSelf heads on to crime immeasureableif left to itself. Remember theare being swept away, and Christ'ssoldiers need to be on the fieldto winGerman garrison in Louvain. Drunken,unfit for responsibility, they firedthe victory for Him. The radio messagetells us that this is a day of opportunityin Palestine.on a column of Germans coming infrom Malimes. In order to coverThe soil is being torn up and renderedfertile for the sowing of thetheir blunder they said the citizensdid it and added yet another crime toseed. Shall this fieldbe sown now?their selfishness—the destruction ofOther fieldsare white for the harvest,Louvain. And yet we all destroyand where are the reapers? Let uspriceless things every day by our sel­pray, pay, and go.fishness. Selfishness is heartlessriess.Heartlesssness is the result of lettingsin and Satan rule self rather thanGod and love.We need "education of the heart"more than anything. It is a Readingand Praying and Practice course.The Word of God.The Throne of Grace.The Laboratory of Life.Read "The House Inside" in thisissue of the Christian Nation for furtherhelp on this subject.THE BIBLICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORKWILBERT W. WHITE, PresidentS U M M E RT E R MJune 16 - July 27, 1926Term divided into two periods of three weeks each. Courses for PasoXe'r/if^Zf'H M'ssionary Candidates, Theological Students, andother Leaders and Workers. Strong Courses in Phonetics and MissionaryLinguistics. Pastors' Department of three weeks, Ju?y 7-27.JOHN ANDERSON WOOD, Dean, .^.45 Lexington Ave., New York

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MARCH 28. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MARCH 21.VOL. 84. NO. 2161.4 3 R D Y E A RMARCH 10, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation Apri 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter attl y jost office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of g irch 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 110.5 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.HONORING A NEGRO.EUGENE BROOKS, a negro, had servedas a messenger in the Supreme Courtof the United States for more than fortyyears, when he died in his seventy-seventhyear. In recent years he had served thejustices of the court in the robing room,of which he was in charge. His servicesdated back to the days of Chief JusticeWaite. He had known intimately all thejustices who have sat upon the bench ofthe court since the days of Justice Waite.A floral^piece was sent to the funeral bythe members of the court and the courtwas represented at the funeral by ChiefJustice Taft and Associate Justices VanDevanter and McReynolds.$15,000,000 FOR PASTORS' PENSION.A campaign has been begun to raise115,000,000 to establish a pension fundfor aged Presbyterian ministers, missionariesand educators. Will H. Hays ischairman of the committee having thematter in hand, and Andrew W. Mellon,Secretarj^ of the Treasury, is treasurerfor the campaign."That the first official agency to be establishedby the Presbyterian Church twocenturies ago was an agency to pay pensionsto aged and disabled ministers and'their widows," Mr. Hays' official statementdeclares, "says as much for the head asit does for the heart of this great Church.The present undertaking is to amplifythis pension system sufficifently to meetactual needs. It is an obligation whichhas been cheerfully assumed by the laymenof the Presbyterian Church. We areattempting to put the Church oh a pension-basis similar to that maintained by greatcorporations, the army and navy of theUnited States and the Government itself."The service pension fund which wehave started out to raise this year willprovide a reasonably adequate pension forall servants of the Church, based on theaverage salary paid the ministers, missionariesand teachers over a period ofthirty-five years. This deferred compensation—asthat is what it really means—will commence when the servant of theChurch, in whatsoever field he may havebeen engaged, reaches the age of 65 years,or before at a slightly lower rate if he orshe is disabled. Provision is also madefor orphans and widows on a rate muchhigher than the prevailing system. Sevenand a half per cent of a minister's salarywill be paid by the local church and twoand a half per cent will be paid by theminister as an annual premium under thisplan."Within fifteenyears the entire plan willbe self-sustaining, but meanwhile thisbasic $15,000,000 reserve fund is requiredto care for men now on the old pensionrolls of the Church and those who will inthat period pass the age of 65 or becomedisabled. Under the new service pensionplan there can never be such a thing as adeficit in the pension funds of the PresbyterianChurch. The plan is based andbuilt on insurance principles."SIR HENRY LUNN TRUST FOUNDA­TION.The Sir Henry Lunn Trust Foundationhas been incorporated in England by SirHenry Lunn to financework for ChurchUnion, for Universal Peace, and for otherreligious objectives. Sir Henry is the headof a large business enterprise that conductsworld-wide tours and owns somethirty or more tourist hotels in Switzerlandand other European countries. Lastyear the company's tours were taken bymore than 20,000 tourists. The earningsof the company are very large. Sir Henryis rated as many times a millionaire. Henow divests himself of his entire estate,retaining for himself an annual income of$2,500. His family is to have one half ofthe returns from the business during theirlifetime and at their several deaths theirinterest reverts to the Foundation whichfrom March 31st is to receive the otherhalf of the income. At the death of thelast survivor of his family, the entire estatewill be in the hands of the Foundation.A letter written about a year ago by SirHenry explains some matters connectedwith the formation of the Foundation. Inthat private letter, the philanthropist explainedhis fundamental attitude towardall wealth. He wrote: "I have always heldthat the head of a large business is entitledto a reasonable remuneration for hiswork and that he is trustee for all beyondthat sum. In a complex civilization likeours, where the rewards for commercialsuccess are very great, the primative ideaof tithes has become an anachronism andan absurdity, and no system of proportionategiving can satisfy the demands ofjustice, when the income is often manytimes that of a prime minister or a presidentof a state." This attitude towardswealth explains his purpose to devote hisentire estate eventually to philanthropicpurposes.This same letter enters upon the discussionof more intimately personal reasonsfor .the step he has now taken. "There(Continued on page 10)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arounti t\)t €>ir)^ t mCl)atrTHE BALLARD OF BELSHAZZAR.(Daniel V).Ir was lang, lang syne in an Easternland,Belshazzar sat at his table grand.At his table grand in his lordly ha'"Belshazzar, Belshazzar, thy boasting "Please hang up this picture," UncleSilas said, as lie offered Harry St. lic schools the world over.are held in the class rooms of the pub­is vain.The morning shall see thee amang Clair a small picture, and pointed toIt has been suggested that thethe slain."the wall. No sooner had Harry comjiliedthan he was ordered to return well young participate people of in our a churches similar type might ofSae earth's kingdoms may rise, an' it to the desk.service. The Sabbath immediatelyearth's kingdoms may fa'."Where was it that tv/enty-seven prior to May 18, which this year hap"But there's ae King an' Kingdom shall thousand J men were killed i.;ii.j by u.. the il.. fall i„ii pgjjs to be May 16, will be observedlast aboon a'.ing of a wall?" asked Uncle Silas.as "International Goodwill Sabbath."C. A., Janiestoxvn, in "Life and Work." ItWhowasisanSponsoringodd questionThisandProgram.ratheran indefinite one.PRAYING IN HALF A ROOM.1. The Commission on International"I don't know," frankly admittedJustice and Goodwill of the FederalIn a large boarding school, two Harry St. Clair.Council of the Churches.Belhazzar sat doon at his table grand. boys—from different towns and stran- accident, I never heard of such a dreadfulgers to each other—were compelled An account 2. This project has received theThere was meat fu' plenty for ilka ane.said Fred.of it is given in the formal endorsement of the United Sobycircumstances to occupy it together.It was the beginning of the term,Bible," quietly replied Charlie Benson. ciety of Christian Endeavor, the EpworthLeague and the Baptist YoungThere was meat eneuch withoot stintUncle Silas flung up his head in aor hain.People's Union.and the two students spent the firstpleased way.The lords an' the leddies they laughed day in arranging their room and get- "Where?"'he asked.It 3. Many other representative lead­fu' hie.other ting acquainted. if he did not When think night it would came, be "in the First Book of Kings.While (he foe at the yett rappit noisily.'How many Israelites were killed?"the a good younger idea of to the close two the boys day asked with the happened in the city of Aphek."The foe at the yett rappit loud an' short reading from the Bible and a were'None,Syrians.sir," replied Charlie. "Theylang,prayer. The request was modestly You are right," declared UncleBut the King he ca'd for a drinking made, without cant of any kind. The Silas.sang.other boy, however, bluntly refused to He rubbed the end of his nose forAs the King sat drinking he cried listen to the proposal.aloudI pray "Then by you myself, v.dll I have .'suppose?" noi objections said the if ture. Fred complied, but thought itTo bring in the vessels o' silver an' younger. "It has been my custom and a funny proceeding.I wish to keep it up.""You may bring it to me again,'gowd;The vessels o' gowd that were ta'enlang syne.An' brim them over wi' the blude-redwine.They hae brocht the vessels that ancedid standIn God's ain Hoose in the Holy Land.They drank an' they jested wi' rauckleglee,While the foe at the yett rappitnoisily.At the midnight hour wi' his nobles a'ers of denominational young people'sgroups are volunteering their cooperation.Possible Types of Service for InternationalGoodwill Sabbath.1. Community Mass Meetings ofa few minutes, and then designating Young a service People. will be In held many under cities the suchFred, ordered hiin to hang up the pic- pices of the local Federation aus-of"I don't want any prayii>g in this Uncle Silas said. The picture on hislocal church.room, and I won't have it!" retorted desk once more, he asked: "Is this a 3. Student Mass Meetings of younghis companion.correctpeople's societies on college campuses.ingThetoyoungerthe middleboyofrosetheslowly,room,walkandcome'? correct sentence, 'Your trunk has Committees are already at work onstanding upon a scam, in the carpetthis program in such schools as Yale,which divided the room nearly equally,Vassar, Elmhurst College and thesaid quickly:"Half of this room is mine. You.may choose which half you will have.I will take the other, and I will prayin that half or have another room.A short silence ensued."It is," said Fred Baylis."It is," declared Harry St. Clair.Uncle Silas looked at Charlie Benson, who said:"It is grammatically correct.'"But is itChurches.2. Young People's Meetings in theUniversity of Missouri.4. Foreign Field. A beginning willbe made this year and further developedin subsequent years for the ob­Silas.servance of this day in foreign councorrect?"But pray I will, whether you consent "It isn't a correctaskedstatement,"Uncle Suggested tries under Outline the auspices, for an Internationalif possible, ofor refuse."Charlie said. "A trunk is an inammatething. It can not come. To saythe Goodwill denominational Sabbath Foreign Program. MissionBelshazzar he stared at the white, The older boy was instantly conquered.To this day he admires the 'your trunk has been brought' wouldBoards. 1. Invite the representatives of othernationalities to participate in thewhite wa'.Belshazzar he stared at the white, sturdy indeperulence which claimed as be "Of more course, precise." I thought you meant the service, program giving them a deflnite part onwhite wa'.THE a right CIVIL what he SERVICE had boori.shly EXAMINA- denied its "Pretty grammatical well taken," construction," Uncle Silas F.-ed 2. A song service using thoseAn' syne shook wi' fear at the sicht as a privilege.—Presbyterian TION. Record. said, remarked. laughingly.Psalms that will emphasize the causehe saw."Tut-Tut-Tut!" exclaimed old Silas"It is a quibble," declared Harry. of peace among the nations.For the hand an' fingers o' ane unseemorning.who complied with the request, and it 4. One or more talks by young peo­Wetherel, as he entered his office, one cle •'Please Silas said, hang extending up this picture," it to Charlie, Un-3. A prayer for Peace.Was writing fu' fast on the wa' sae He had advertised for a boy, and was not followed with another to re-plno less than twenty applicants were turn it.naturally, stress would be placed onand other church leaders. Quiteclean."What words are these?" the King present. After a cursory examina- "I am sorry that two of you are the thought of world «„u„.i. friendship anddid speirtion, he dismissed all of them but to be disappointed," Uncle Silas said, among international the youtli"grou'ps goodwill, of^the^Tev especiallyAt the men o' magic wha crowded three, who were about the same age. "But how can I .help it? There are eral nations.near.Two of them, Fred Baylis and Har- three nails in the wall. Master Ben- 5. A Forum Period might well beBut nane o' them there could the ry St. Clair, were evidently the sons son hung it on the proper one, with an introduced as a part of the program.writing read,of well-to-do parents. The attire of artistic eye. You will observe that it 6. The adoption of "A Message ofNane could help the King in his hour the other boy, whose name was Char- is equally distant from the corners of International Friendship " This meslieBenson, indicated that ho belonged the wall, and the same height from sage would be informally addressed too' need."My lord, my lord," a fair leddy did to chair, the a poorer ruminating class. look on his face. the engage border Charlie that the Benson." other pictures are. the Youth (a) The of the desire World of It would American emcry,"How "Well, am I want to make but a one selection?" boy," Uncle " "All ^as right!" a trifling said test, Fred but rising. there "Good is a phasize youth such to live considerations peace with as the their fol-"I ken ane can tell, gin ye let him try." Silas He said, was a as stout, he settled jovial, down loud-voiced into his gooa for Charlie deal m Benson; it. I have he concluded scored one to lowing: fellows."Gae summon the Hebrew prophet gentleman, eccentric in his ways, partialto boys, and always ready to '"Twas a fair field,and you won derstanding between racial and na­every time!"(b) The need of sympathetic un­to me.Wham my sire led into captivity." "poke fun" at them.every time! Good for you, old fellow!"said Harry.(c) The purpose of Americantional groups."Gin ye read the writing, ye Hebrew "We'll have a civil service examination,"he announced, a fla.shof humor The boys showed their admiration youth to strike out from all immi­man,Baith honour an' power ye'U hae in brightening That was his a puzzler, face. "Where and the is boys the as in they their bowed eyes, and themselves Uncle Silas out. leaned "Your gration laws the discriminatoryglancedthe Ip.n'.Westminster into one Abbey another's of America? faces. ' back remarks m his do chair you and credit, beamed youngsters on themclauses."At Cambridge," Fred Baylis hesitatinglysaid.Wide Awake..good-day! Good-day!" said he—Then the Hebrew man wi' the stedfaste'eDepartment of Peace in the several(d) The importance of having a"At Princeton," suggested Harry St.Made plain the weird that the KingINTERNATIONAL GOODWILL SAB­ Governments of the World.Clair.suld dree.BATH — SABBATH. MAY 16. (e) Calling upon the church authoritiesin every land to give"I don't know," was Charlie Ben­"Belshazzar, thy kingdom is meltingWhat It Is.gTeat­son's straightforward reply.awa'The youth of America want to li er attention to the preparation ofAs Ihe rain melts the drifts o' the pronounced?""Question numberand hetwo,"spelledUncletheSilasword in peace with their Comrades" of o«i! fi"c study in ot^her materials ways'!''cop'ief for the developmentsToulVatwith said. the "How pauses is the indicated. word 'so-met-i-mes' er lands. There is af tVio ,,..oc„«i- i- " \1~ '"^.""^•^ vvajs. v^opies snouiQ aisuwinter snaw.% r^i*^-"®*'®" internationalism."So-met-i-mes," replied Fred Baylis, a most sign ignifica t t d ^ ^"^ *""^ ^^ ^ent to the religious press and toBelshazzar, Belshazzar, unkingly art"• This message should then be giv-plunging headlong into the trap" set international' friendshrp ^manifeTttnp- !w S"!???'^!l°'^„°". ^^*^®^"^f'°"''*' ^"^thou,forhim^Nae Ianger the crown shall encircle "It is Latin, isn't^it?" asked Harry ofitselftheamongseveral racesthe younLTe^erfn"?and^nation"*S?^^,"^r.u^°°i^'"New York r-^'* 1%^'PLt^e Federal_Coun-^?".'' ^*'''u'thy brow."St. Clair. The public school teachers of n„r tht,T I W ^^^¥ opmion wouldNoo hushed is the soun' o' .iesting an' "I would pronounce it 'sometimes'," own and other lands obsei^e Mav Vs vou?h's iH^^r" ^° *!?' ^^^ impact.ofglee,said Charlie Benson.of each year as "Goodwill l)a7'^^ On of wlw r'""' °" ^^^ ^^eat questionAs the foe at the yett raps noisily. Uncle Silas laughed heartily, and that day exercises stresstne the 8 rI^*'^''!- .uFred and Harry grew red in the face, thought of international S d s h t MeLJe ^trtei^^^^^^^ °* *'*

March 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE UNHAPPY MODERNIST.A writer in the September Atlantic underthe caption "The Evangelical's Dilemma,"puts before us an unusual phase ofthe religious controversy. Instead of twoparties to the debate as we usually thinkof it, the Fundamentalist and the Modernist,this writer sees three. At one extremeis the Fundamentalist, at the otherthe Scientist, while in between these fightingforces and getting hot shot from bothmentalist position. He may abjure religionaltogether and join the scientists.sides is the Modernist, which the writerOr he may in the years to come be ablecalls Evangelical.to establish a working basis with the scientiststhat will prove satisfactory to both.The Fundamentalist stands for a literalinterpretation of an inspired Bible. He This last is what the Modernist hopes toholds to the Virgin Birth, to the deity of accomplish with what success the futureJesus Christ, and to the atonement as a only can decide. But one may forecastmeans of salvation. On this ground hestands and absolutely refuses to make anyconcessions for the sake of peace. At theother extreme is the scientist. Accordingto the Atlantic writer, and we think withtruth, the typical scientist is a thoroughgoingnaturalist.As regards man, the view of naturalismruns about as follows: "Man is simply ananimal. Out of a dream world of gods andsouls, the creation of his own consciousness,he has come up into the light of science.He knows himself as the result ofa blind thrust of nature. His business isto satisfy his own cravings. There areno such values as truth and beauty andgoodness. All these passed with the illusionof the supernatural. Man is hereas the atom and the amoeba are here. Heknows neither the whence nor thewhither."Such is the view of life that seems toobtain in modern scientific circles. Awriter in the New Republic calls it "theemerging American philosophy." It issponsored intellectually by such men asJohn Dewey and Bertrand Russell.Between these two extremes, each ofwhich burns what the other adores, theModernists are camping. On the one handthey have repudiated the Fundamentalistviews. Machen has read the Modernistsout of his Fundamentalist host in his insistencethat Modernism is not Christianity,but another religion. But the Modernistfares no better in his attempt to be atpeace with the scientist. John Dewey'sviews have less kinship with those of Fosdickthan the latter has with those ofMachen. The Modernist believes in God,he believes in Providence, he believes andpreaches that the Kingdom of God is comingand that Jesus Christ is the unparalleledleader of humanity into the Kingdom.But to the scientist all these Modernistviews are anathema. There is nopei'sonal God, there is no providence butblind force, Jesus is a myth and the Kingdomof God an illusion. The Modernistis trying to keep enough of Christianityto save the world, while the scientist wouldmake a clean sweep of the whole structureof Christianity. To the scientist the Modernisthas too much religion to be allowedin the ranks of the scientists, while theFundamentalist insists that he has notenough to fraternize with him.The Atlantic thinks there are three alternativesfor the Modernist. He may confesshis faults and go back to the Funda­that religion and naturalism will neverjoin forces, since they are mutually destructive.Where one rules the other dies.DISTANCES IN ISRAEL'S LAND.By Dr. F. M. Foster.You may go the world over—to Africa5,000 miles across; to China with its greatterritory and 400,000,000; to Japan teemingwith little brown men; to Europe withits "57 varieties"; to the United Stateswith its unequaled Christian and educationaladvantages—yet nowhere in all thewide world round was God pleased to dosuch wonderful things as in that littleland of Palestine, which is not muchlarger than a square yard on a half-acrelot. It is difficult to grasp the very littlenessof the land. Given a good road andan auto would run from the coast to theeastern border of Mount Gilead in twohours; and from Beersheba to Dan in lessthan five. It is sometimes forgotten thatIsrael's north border went out at Zidon,Jacob so foretold. The Saviour did not,so far as known, go outside the Covenantland: yet He visited the coasts of Tyreand Zidon. But Israel did not drive out theinhabitants of these cities and, lo, a Jezabel,idolatrous, conscienceless, bloodthirsty,became Israel's queen. (Save evilalive, compromise with it, and it will, finally,be your scourge.)Countries come into view and go outof sight. But the Covenant land loomedup at the call of Abraham and was thecentre of things for two thousand years.Nor can you put the Bible in any otherland. It just can't be done. There is noJordan but there; no other Jerusalem; noother Bethlehem; no other Sea of Galilee;no other Tabor or Hermon. Lift the Bibleout of Palestine and the whole territorycomes up by the roots—customs, dress,manners, cities, plains, olive-yards, vineyards; the early and latter rains, etc., etc.To know the land moans more than a paradedown its main highway. To know itrequires long acquaintance, careful study,with the Bible an ever-present companion.Never in the history of the world did apeople enter into a land such as God gaveto Israel (Joshua 24:13). The cities, thevillages, the cultivated fields, the vineyards,the olive-yards, the cattle, thesheep, the oxen, the farming implements,the home-appointments, the gold, the silver,the raiment, • everything, was allready to go on living.While not certainly known, yet it wouldseem that after a few centuries tribalboundaries were partly lost sight of. Thecarrying away of the ten tribes ended tribaldivisions north of Jerusalem and eastof Jordan. Joseph and Mary, of the tribeof Judah, lived in Nazareth.The Gospels do not give detailed accountof the Redeemer's ministry inJudea. But we may well believe that Hepreached through all that territory. Thereis no record that He was in Bethlehemduring His ministry; or that He was inHebron, the second city in Judea; or thatHe was in Carmel, or Maon, or Beersheba,or in the hill country of Judea. But thepresumption is that He was in all theseplaces as He was in all Galilee, and thecoasts of Tyre and Zidon. Many of Hisgreatest works were done in small placesas Nain, and Bethany, and on mountainsides and on Galilee's Sea.As you look over the Covenant land distancesbecome an interesting study.Places, after all, are not so far. The strategyof the Philistines, when they capturedthe ark, seems to have been to getnorth of Israel's army, which they didand "pitched in Aphek"—a place in thefoothills of Mount Gilboa. They slaughteredIsrael and carried the ark to one oftheir own southern cities—Ashdod. Afterdistressing experiences in all classes,the ark was sent back to Israel's land andcame into a fieldat Bethshemesh. Fromthe place of capture the ark was firstcarriedto Ashdod—probably about 60 miles;then from Ashdod to Gath—possibly about15 miles north of Ashdod; then from Gathto Ekron—probably about 15 miles northby west of Gath; then from Ekron toBethshemesh, possibly about 20 miles eastby south. The inhabitants of Bethshemeshtreated the ark as an object of curiosity,and many of them were slain. Theyfeared greatly, and sent in haste tothe inhabitants of Kirjeth-Jearim to "comedown" and "fetch up" the ark to them.Kirjeth-Jearim was east )jy north of Bethshemeshand was in higher part of thecountry and situated on a hill. The languageis accurate—"come ye down" and"fetch it up to you." From Bethshemeshto Kirjeth-Jearim would be more thaneight miles, and nearly half-way to Jerusalem.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The Samson narrative shows that hewas born in Zorah, in Dan's original territory."The Spirit of the Lord began tomove him at times in the camp of Danbetween Zorah and Eshtaol." (Judges13c.) Zorah and Eshtaol were probablynot more than ten to twelve miles apart.Timnath was almost between the twoplaces, and thus not far from the camp.As Samson would go back and forth tohis home town he would at least passnear, if not through, Timnath; and, lo, themaiden, with bewitching smiles and innewest frock, may have been strollingalong the highway, or was in a bower ofroses decking her tresses with most delicatecolors and of sweetest perfume; andSamson _!_*_?_**_?_? But, what'sthe use trying to explain the matter?New York City.THE CHURCH'S LOST POWER.By Dr. J. C. McFeeters.Divine healing, as a specific service, haswell nigh disappeared in the Protestant.churches. In some sections, however, itis still practiced, and by some ministersand private individuals. But the use ingeneral has been suspended. Where it isoperative in the true spirit the resultsseem to be marvelous.In the administration of this rite, thesick are usually anointed with oil in thename of Jesus, and prayed for in the presenceof witnesses, with confidence that theLord Jesus is present with power to heal,and that He will honor such faith by performinga cure.The faith in the Lord's ability to healall manner of diseases must be unwavering.The administrator must be humbleas a child, giving all the glory to the Lord.The return of health may be instantaneousor progressive. The results become a testimonyto the freeness and fulness of theredemption procured through the blood ofJesus. The public gets a valuable lessonon the importance of the church and thewonderful powers she exercises in thename of the Lord Jesus for the welfareof mankind.For the ministry of healing there seemsto be strong Scriptural authority. Wegive a few quo.tations. "Himself took ourinfirmities, and bare our sicknesses." Matt.8:17. "And with His stripes we arehealed." Isa. 53:5. "And I will take sicknessaway from the midst of thee." Exo.23:25. "And these signs shall follow themthat beheve; ... In My name they shallcast out devils, . . . they shall lay handson the sick, and they .shall recover." Mark16:18. "Is any sick among you? let himcall for the elders of the church; and letthem pray over him, anointing him withoil in the name of the Lord; and the prayerof faith .shall save the sick, and the Lord.shall raise him up; and if he have committedsins they shall be forgiven him."Jas. 5:14, 15.The Covenanter Church has an unexceptionablesystem of doctrine, a well-educatedministry, numerous and consecratedworkers in the Lord. Her organizationis complete in all departments, with plentyof gold and silver if put to a right use.She has an elegant Theological Seminarybuilding where young ministers are qualifiedfor the Master's work; and a collegethat is making rapid strides of progressevery year. She is admirably equippedfor service; yet one thing she lacks,—power. Our annual reports show nohealthy growth. Something is wrong.Wherein lies the handicap?Many are the reasons assigned. Buthave we ever considered that it might bedue to the omission of the use of thismighty power? In the early ages it wasthe visible and incontrovertible proof ofthe presence and glory of the Lord Jesusin His church; and He honored the churchin the use of it.If Divine healing be an ordinance ofGod, we have lost the ordinance, and haveceased to function along that line. Ourright hand of healing power is atrophiedfrom lack of use. Our people are despoiledof a large and desirable part of their covenantedinheritance. The Lord Jesus isrobbed of much exhibitive glory and impulsivepraise. The church has lost apower that would irresistably attract multitudesto Jesus the Saviour to be savedboth from sin and from sickness.True, the power of healing belonged tothe apostles, but it was not peculiarlytheirs; nor did it cease with them. Itwas used extensively through the firstthree centuries. The church fathers maybe quoted on this question. "Our Christianmen, in the name of Jesus, havehealed and do heal."—Justin Martyr."Some still heal the sick by laying theirhamds upon them, and they are madewhole."—Irenaeus. "How many men ofrank, to say nothing of the common people,have been delivered from devils andhealed of diseases."—Tertullian. Thispower broke out at times during the differentperiods of the Reformation. Nowheredid it appear more powerful thanamong the Covenanters of Scotland.Howie, the historian, in the ScottsWorthies, has left on record some remarkablecases. John Welch, the m.ightywrestler with the Lord, had special delightin a young man, over whom heprayed after he had apparently expired;for three hours he prayed ovor the body,twelve hours, twenty-five, thirty-six,forty-eiglit. Again and uj^ain, the funeralhour had been fixed,but he pushed itback. At last they were unwilling to delayburial any longer, jjut lie begged one morehour. At the end of that time ho showedthe young man restored to life. Othercases are to the point which might becited, but one is sufficient.We know that all truths have their counterfeits.Religious fakes will arise. Paulsaid that there were those "whose comingis after the working of Satan, withallpower and signs and lying wonders." Yetindisputable cases appear, where the powerof the Lord Jesus has wrought miraclesof healing in our own day.Would it not be wise to bring this questionbefore Synod for prayer, discussion,and direction? Our administrations areconfessedly weak; our people are hungryfor food they are not getting; they arefilled to the full with sound doctrine, theminister can scarcely tell them anythingthat has not already been taught; they gohome feeling their deepest need unmet.The power of healing was used by theapostles, and the church grew by leapsand bounds. This ministry continued withthe disciples of the apostles, and they weresuccessful beyond measure. , The samepower was operative the firstthree centuries,with but little abatement, and thechurch increased mightily. She passedthrough the flames of fearful persecutions;her people were sacrificed by thetens of thousands, yet they multiplied andconquered the world in three hundredyears. Had the power of Divine healingnothing to do with such success? Wouldnot these visible demonstrations of thepower and presence of Jesus win multitudes?If Divine healing be a part of the Gospelministry, and the Covenanter ministerswould receive the power and acceptthe service, is there a house of worshipin the denomination that would hold theeager, earnest multitudes that come togetherfor the blessings of a full and freeGospel,—the pardon of sin and recoveryfrom sickness?Is not this question worthy of earnest,solemn, prayerful consideration? May wenot have fallen into mechanical routine,and spineless methods of service, when wemight be strong, bringing down the powerof the Lord Jesus every Sabbath Day uponthe souls of sinners and into the bodies ofsufferers? May not one of our two handsin the ministry of Jesus be shriveled, incapableof action, by reason of disuse?We preach Jesus, that same Jesus Whois "the same yesterday, and today, andforever." Yesterday "He cast out devilswith His word, and healed all that weresick." Do we expect Him to do the samenow through His servants?Jesus has said, "Verily, verily, I sayunto you. He that believeth on Me, theworks that I do shall he do also; andgreater works than these shall He do; becauseI go unto tho Father." Who is therethat now aspires, with the simplicity of

March 10, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERa child, in the name of Jesus, for the gloryof God, to do greater works than Jesusdid when He was on earth ? The progressof the Kingdom of God demands an increaseof power, and Jesus must have apeople of mighty faith through whom Hecan do the "mightier works."EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. VIII. Human Fossils and Psuedo-Human Fossils (Continued).Ancient Great Men.Why should anthropologists spend almostall of their time in talking of subnormalindividuals among ancient men?The few supposed fossil missing links areonly a few among the many bones of ancientmen that have been found. Degenerateindividuals were present in every ancientnation as they are in those which aremodern. Why not talk of the giant fossilsin place of the morons and imbeciles?Why did Dr. Dubois not talk of the skeletonswhich he found, which were largerthan those of any known race, in place ofthe Ape-Man? Why do not others dwellupon the men of Cro-magnon and the Dartfordskull rather than upon the Dawn-Man?Representatives of what has been calledthe Cro-magnon race were found in 1868in a watershed of Dordogne, France. Arailway was being made. An old rockshelter was opened at Cromagnon a littleabove the cliff-set village of Les Eyzies.Remains of four skeletons were found.Keith says: "The brain capacity is abovethe average—roughly 1600 c. c, being 180c. c. above the modern average. We havecome across, in those large heads, a puzzlingand unexpected fact; we are naturallyastonished to find that men who havepreceded us so long ago—men of a formergeological epoch—should so far outstriptheir successors of today who regard themselvesas 'the survival of the fittest,' andbelieve the fittestto be the race with theNear Dartford, England, a fossil wasfound which has been called The DartfordSkull. Keith says of it: "The brain capacityis 1740 c. c, fully 250 c. c. above themodern average. The great size of thebrain need not make us skeptical as tothe antiquity of the skull. Even in theNeanderthal race with all its ape-likecharacters, we have seen that some individuals,as at La Chapelle, went far beyondthe modern average in mass of brain.Indeed when we have become familiar withthe implements of the Acheulean man, weare prepared to find that the brain thatconceived and executed such works of artmust have been one of a high order. . . .If the question is put to the modern anthropologist: Does the Dartford skull showanyfeature which at once distinguishesit from the skulls of the modern type? hemust return the answer: No, not one! Butit must also be remembered that the samemay be said of every skull found in depositsthat are later than the Mousterianperiod—the Combe Capelle, Cromagnon,Brunn, Grimaldi crania, not one of theseshows any feature which we are not familiarwith in modern skulls. ... As a document,then, the Dartford skull is inconclusive.We cannot cite it as evidence thatman of the modern type lived in Englandduring the Acheulean period; yet we cannotreject it, for it is probably authentic."(Op. Cit., pp. 168-170.)Some of the Cro-magnon men were sixfeet four inches tall. Some manifestedgreat age, as the teeth, though sound,had been worn down to their sockets.Keith, in another place, says that thesemen were "the finest the world has everseen." Dawson said the skeleton gave"evidence of immense muscular development."When discussing these remainsMacnamara said that the tradition concerning"a race of giants in far distanttimes was no myth." Why is this race regardedas being three hundred thousandyears younger than Pithecanthropus andlargest brains. We cannot quarrel withEcanthropus? Simply because their magnificentdevelopment of brain and bodythe facts, but how are we to explain them ?The conclusion to be drawn is, not thatdoes not harmonize with the theory ofbrain mass, on the average, is to be rejectedas an index to brain power, but thatevolution. Rather, we regard the Cromagnonmen as being more nearly representativeof the race as God made them,there are other virtues or charactersand the Neanderthal men as degeneratewhich go to ensure success of a humanrace in the struggle for life—other thanindividuals of the race.brain power" (Op. Cit., p. 55). We cannotbut wonder why he did not see thatGod is the greatest factor to be taken intoaccount in the life and progress of men.Other discoveries have been made sinceTaking into account the recently reportedlarge specimens of Dubois, we havebefore us fossils of ancient men from Java,and from France, and from England whowere superior in size, and apparently inthat time. Between 1895 and 1902 at intellect, to man as we know him today.Grotte des Enfants, along the French Degeneracy in the human race is more evidentcoast of the Mediterranean, a very tall manthan evolution. Men read history(6 ft. 21/^ inches) was found, a representative"not with their eyes but with their preju­of the Cromagnon race. (Keith, Op. dices" when they do not recognize that inCit., p. 65.)all nations, apart from the uplifting powerof God, the tendency is downward. It isimpossible to point to a single instance ofa nation lifting itself from a state of barbarismby its own tendency to evolve. Allupward movements among nations come,either directly or indirectly, from Christianity.A nation like Japan is not an exceptionto this fact. Japan remained at astand-still for many centuries until it wasinfluenced from without by civilized nations,and it began to copy them. Historyis a perpetual refutation of evolution.This fact is more evident in sacred history,but it is also apparent in secular history.In the conclusion of his Geology, JosephLe Conte said: "We have not been able tofind any undoubted transition forms orconnecting links between man and thehighest animals" (A Compend of Geology,p. 416). Sir William Dawson said: "Iknow nothing about the origin of man, exceptwhat I am told in Scripture,—thatGod created him. I do not know anythingmore than that, and I do not know anybodywho does." Dr. W. H. Ballou said:"Gradually vast collections of fossils weremade, to obtain which most of the surfaceof the globe has been scraped. . . .Genealogical trees were drawn from timeto time, progressively, as it were. On thewhole it is rather amusing to scan thevaried trees. The main stems below manare left as bare as the proverbial bone,clear down to the Monad and Monera. . . .I think every paleontologist of the worldnow admits that not a single missing linkhas been discovered below man, and thatwe know even less concerning the originof man than we thought we did formerly"(North American Review, April, 1922, pp.544, 545).How can men talk of loving Jesus Christand wanting to honor Him more by teachingevolution, when they ignore, or receivelightly. His plain statements of fact?Jesus Christ said: "From the beginning ofthe creation God made them male and female"(Mark 10:6). Has any one had abetter opportunity to know? He "was inthe beginning with God. All things weremade by him; and without him was notany thing made that was made." (John1:2,3.)(To be Continued)"Few of life's truest and most precioussongs are ever published. The songs ofkind words and thoughtful deeds, thesongs of the voiceless, who have knownthe cross without the crown of glory."There are two kinds of patriots, onebelieves in militarism and the monstrouscurse of war, and the other believes inarbitration and peace. The real patriotIpelieves in keeping his country out of war.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath Schoolwe should make for ourselves a listBY PvEV. A. A. WYLIE of the signs given and study what BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson for Sabbath, March 28, 1926. v,'as the meaning of each.Lesson XIII.—For March 28, 1926.REVIEW: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. The third group of evidences isREVIEW—THE GOSPEL OF JOHN.Reading Lesson, Rev. 1:9-18.composed of the testimonies of Jesusto Himself. Here we have all theGolden Text: These fre written,few stars were in the sky, I went"But these things arc written thatclaims which He made for Himself. that ye may believe that Jesus is the (luietly through the streets of Jerusalemtill I came to the house whereye might believe that Jesus is the The emphatic form of "I" in the GreekChrist, the Son of God; and that believingye might have life through his connection with the Lord's claims.roof where was the guest room. Iis used at least twenty-six times inJesus was staying. He was up on thename." Many times during the lastHere one shculd take pencil and paperclimbed the outside stairway andand note the great "I am's'' of Jesusquarter we have had our attentionin tho various discourses. Truly,called to this text. It is the author's John here sets forth in a strong way.statement of his purpose in writing the claims of Jesus Christ as Sonhis Gospel. It at once explains the of God.form of the literary construction; de­But we should not close our studyof this evidence without asking whatfining its limitations and reveals towas the result of the testimony ofus the motive that prompted the au­thesthor in his work.to the Bible you might write down aswitnesses. Without referringAs it was the purpose of John in many examples of belief as you canthis gospel to present the evidences remember, and then of unbelief.that Jesus is the Son of God, it would Then when you have exhausted yourbe a fineuse of the review session to memory on this point take up yoursummarize the evidences that Johnhas presented in these lessons. Ifyou have a blackboard or large sheetof paper write out the items of evidenceas they are brought out in thelessons we have studied a.nd as theclass has found them beforehand.The flrst lesson assures us thatJesus the man was of eternal existencewith the Father and equal withGod and was God. We see the testimonyof the early disciples to Jesusand we note those whom Jesus choseas of such character that no humanleader would have taken for His helpers.Then there are the explanationsof the spiritual nature of His kingdommade to Nicodemus and the Samaritanwoman. There are the exhibitionsof His power in the miracles—thefeeding of the fivethousand, healingthe man born blind, raising Lazarusfrom the dead. There is His teachingconcerning the shepherd-relation toeach individual member of His flock.There is the lifting of the veil to letthem see things future. And aboveall there is the manner in which Helaid down His life and in which Hetook it again on the third day.We might group all that Johnbrings in evidence under three heads.First, he presents the testimony of individualsto Jesus. Beginning withtestimony of John the Baptist, noteall of these until that of Thomas inchapter 20:28. Note how strikinglythese fitin with the general purposeof the book. This testimony is introducedin remarkable subordination tothe general plan and purpose of thebook and yet what an argument we' have here.In the second group of evidence wemight place the works of Jesus. Johnrecords seven notable miracles. Hecalls them signs. This word is foundseventeen times in the GospeL Theword "sign" is one of at least fourwords translated miracle. It has apeculiar meaning and stands for thatkind of a miracle which ha^ a meaningbeyond itself. The selection ofmiracles John made was for the purposeof setting forth spiritual truth.Hence he called them "signs." HereBible and run through the chaptersquickly and complete your lists.We find that John not only givesreasons for belief but illustrations ofthe power of the evidence over differentclasses of jiorsons, such as An­later on my husband and I went toto c;!! my baby. Then a little whiledrew and John, Philip, Nathaniel, His Bethlehem where we were to be taxed.disciples, Nicodemus, the Samaritans, Oh so many other people went therethe ncbleman and his house, the man too. When we reached the hotel itborn blind, many of the .Tews, manywas full and we had to sleep in aof the rulers, and Thomas.stable. That night God brought toBut he also records instances ofme my baby boy h6 had promised.unbelief, such as the Jewish nation,And during the night some shepherdsJudas and others, even His brethren,came to the door of the stable. Mydisciples, and so on. And if you havebrby was lying asleep in a manger.time you might note what Jesus saysThe shepherds said that they had seenabout the cause of so much unbelief.some angels in the sky who sang toDr. White says, "The Gospel of Johnthem and told them about my babydepicts a drama which is being re­and where to flndhim. And then threepeated today in every city whereJesus is named and presses Hisclaims. As then, so now, unbelieverswill not rest until they have organizedagainst the Lord and securedorder from Pilate to crucify Him.And after assurance of His death andentombment received pei'missinn toseal the stone that is rolled to thedoor of the sepulcher. When evidenceof His resurrection is presented itdeliberately evades this by repeatingthe ridiculous lie that His disciplesLesson forthe ChildrenChrist, the Son of God; and that believingye may have life in his name.—John 20:31.Todfy I will whisper to each oneof you the name of some one we havebeen hearing about in our Bible storiesthese last twelve Sabbaths. Whenyour name is called you tell us a storyabout the person you represent withoutgiving us the name of the oneyou are supposed to be.Mildred, tell us about yourself."I am a young women. The strangestthings have happened to me. Anangel came to me one day and saidGod was going to send me a littlebaby boy who would be a blessing toall the people and he told me whatwise men came with wonderful presentsfor my baby. They said theyhad seen His star in the East and hadfollowed it all the way to Bethlehemso they could worship Him."Who is Mildred representing?"Mary, the Mother of Jesus."Who are you, Russell?"I used to go down to the JordanRiver with some friends of mine tohear a man named John the Baptistpreach. One day I was there withanother John, a younger man, talkingto John the Baptist. The most won­stole Him away by night. Let me repeatit that on the other hand Jesuswill not rest in His endeavor to implantfaith in the hearts cf those who John the Baptist said, 'Behold, thederful man I ever saw passed by andare disposed to accept Him until gladlywith Thomas they cry, 'My Lord stranger and he asked us to go homeLamb of God!' We followed thisand my God.' "with him. We stayed all the rest ofNo more impoi'tant question can be the day and loved him. We foundNow Ernest will tell about himself."I pretty nearly believed on Jesusbut was afraid to come out and sayso, for I belonged to the Jewish Sanhedrinand nearly all the others wereopposed to Jesus. But I wanted toknow Jesus better and I wanted toask him a lot of questions. So onenight when it was dark, and only afound Jesus all alone. My! but wehad a lovely night together there talkiiigabout the strangest things. Jesustold mo I would have to be bornagi in to enter the kingdom of God.He meant I would have to be made allover—chase all the bad things outof my heart, quit doing all the badthings I did, and let God live in allof my heart and let God tell me thethings I should do. I've been tryinghfrd to do what he told me eversince."Who is Ernest? "Nicodemus."Who are you, Betty?"I went out of my city to the wellone day with my pitcher, to drawwater. It was Jacob's well. A strangeman was sitting there. He belongedto the Jewish i a-e and they all hatedmy people. But this man was different.He even spoke kindly to meand asked for a drink of water. Thenwe began to talk—another strangething, for the Jewish people do notusually talk much to my people exceptto scold, and my people werealways hateful to the Jews. But therewe stood talking and he told me allabout my whole life and eII the thingsthat ever I did. Then he told me thathe was the Messiah. I was so happyand so surprised I ran back to my villageand brought back a ' lot of mypeople to see Jesus too."Who is Betty? "The wonifn ofSamaria."Bobby, who are you?"I am a little boy. One day I wasup on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.Everybody was rushing around thelake to find Jesus. I wanted to gotoo. My mother fixed me up a lunchso I could stfy all day if I wantedto. When I reached the place whereJesus was, there was an awful mobof people. But when Jesus talked weall forgot the crowd, forgot to gethungry, forgot the day was going byand the firstthing we knew it wasgetting toward evening. We justwanted to hear Jesus talk. Then Iasked at the close of these studies he was Jesus, the Son of God. I heard the disciples talk to Jesus aboutthan this, "Do I accept this evidence wanted my brother Simon to know sending the people away to get food.and believe now in Jesus as the Son Jesus, too, so I went after him. Jesus I told Andrew I had fivebarley loavesof God?" Or, if I am a believer, "Is knew him right away and gave him a and two small fishes I'd be glad tomy faith confirmed and strengthened new name, Peter. Then the next day give to Jesus. I'd give Jesus all Iby these evidences?" Indeed these Jesus found Philip and said, 'Follow had. And what do you think. Jesusquestions must be asked, unless we are me.' Then Philip went after Nathanieland brought him to Jesus because of them, with just my little lunch andfed the whole crowd, five thousandwasting our time and are studyingthese lessons for some purpose other he wanted to sharp Jesus too. So we had twelve baskets full left over."than to findthe truth. It is only by were the first five di,sciples of Jesus." We all know who Bobby represents.believing that there is eternal life Who is Russel representing? "Andrew,"No^y Marciis will tell us about himself,through His name.

March 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPER"I used to sit by the roadside begging.But one day a wonderful man Master and we loved him. We wereanother one whom we called ourcame along who did something to me sometimes very childish and jealousso I wouldn't have to beg anymore. of each other, and sometimes eachThe Pharisees were so angry with the one of us wanted to be first. Oneman who was good to me, and so an­night after we had been walking agry with me for standing up for him, long time on a dusty road in the hotthat they cast me out of the Temple." sun and were tired, we gathered inWho is Marcus? "The man born an upper room on the roof of a houseblind whom Jesus made to see." to eat supper together. We were poorRobert will tell us whom he represents.we wore sandals and no stockings ourand had no servants to wait on us. As"I always carry a crook and a club. feet hurt and we all wanted to dipI live out in the open and take care them in nice cool water, but we wereof a lot of animals. At night I keep all too proud to wait on the rest.them closed up tight in a fenced in Then our Master put a towel aroundplace and wander over the hills with his waist, took a pF.n of cool waterthem in the daytime. When they are and started in to wash our feet himself.When he came to me I couldhurt I heel them. When they arelost I findthem. When lions or bears not bear to think of the Master doingor wolves try to kill them I kill thewild animals. I call all my animalsby their own names and they alwaysknow my voice. They won't pay anyattention to anyone else."Who is Robert? "The good shepherd."God is our good shepherd.Henry will tell us about himself."I live with my two sisters in Beth­BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for Sabbath, March 28, 1926.any. We have a dear friend, thethe fleld seems to be most bitterlydearest one anybody could have. He are needed."contested at Mersina. Miss FrenchCHOOSING SIDES.often comes to our house to rest and Who is Paul? "Peter at the Last is still on the ground, Satan wants Matt. 6:24; Acts 5:29.we have long talks. He is always doingwonderful things to help folks and ciples' feet.'' Then what did Jesus further authorization from Synod, 1-8; 103:1-5; 42:1-2.Supper, when Jesus washed the dis­her to yield. Our Board, having no Psalms: 25:4-5; 119:33-36; 130:to make them happy. One time when talk about after he was through with neither insists on her staying or leavingthat field. She seems to have 18:21; Ruth 1:16-17; John 6:66-69;References: Prov. 8:17; I Kingshe ; nd some other friends were away washing their feet, and they still satup north, I was terribly ill. My sisterssent word to our friend, but he them about the heavenly home to Willson, and of Paul, who said, "There Dear Boys and Girls:—around the table, Grace? "He told somewhat of the spirit of Robert E. John 1:49; Matt. 19:21-22.did not come right away. We could which he was going soon and how are many adversaries—a great door There is a battle that is older thannot understand. Then I do not re­themember what happened for quite a ing on him and loving him and doing Can you imagine Paul saying what tween God and Satan. Man wascould reach there too by believ­and eflfectual is opened unto me." the world and that is the contest be­while. But my sisters tell me that what he wanted them to do." our Synod says through its Board?I died, and they buried me in a tomb."We are simply marking time untilElizabeth, tell us about the one youOften since I've seen the place wherethey laid me. After I had been in thetomb four days, our friend ceme andfound our house full of people crying.He asked were I was buried.Then they all went out to the tomband this friend was so sorry for mysisters and friends that he cried too.Then he prayed to God and called meback to life again, and here I am."Who is Henry? "Lazarus, whomJesus raised from the dead."Now we will hear from Margaret."I'm not a person at all. Vera iswith me ?nd she is not a personcither. I'm made of two tables ofstone and there is a lot of writing onme. Vera is a lot of writing too—aIbng list of things folks should andshould not do. One time Jesus wasasked about paying taxes and he said,'Render unto Caesar the things thatare Caesar's and to God the thingsthat are God's.' VerU lives down atWashington and stands for the thingsthat are Caesar's. I live in the Bibleand in folks hearts and stand for thethings that are God's. Jesus said youmust show us respect."Now who are Margaret and Vera?"Margaret stands for the Ten Commandmentsand Vera for the Constitutionof the United States."Paul is tbe next one to talk."I belong to a group of twelve menwho went around all the time withthat humble task for me and as Iam always impulsive and blurt outwhatever comes into my head, I said,'Thou shalt never wash my feet.'But Jesus soon made me let him doit, then he taught us what he wantedus to know, that it is not a mean jobto wait on other folks and to makethem happy, but that we should bewilling and glad to serve when werepresent."I'm very beautiful, but I used tobe wicked, till one day a man wholoved sinners and wanted to makethem good, chased the wicked spiritout of my heart. But his enemies utes of Synod, page 62.has continued all down through thefinally crucified him. I stood at the "In the Syrian fieldthere has been ages. The Bible history is writtenfoot of his cross with his mother much to encourage, although they from this viewpoint, and we wouldand other friends. It was the saddestday this world has ever known, reference. Be sure and read about world's history if we would, view ithave had their hindrances." Same get a new and better idea of thefor he was Jesus whom these men "the Syrian congregation under anall from the standpoint of God.were putting to death. Then they ordained Syrian pastor."Think of the millions upon millionsburied Jesus that evening in the tomb Por centuries the unspeakable Turkof men and women who have chosenof Joseph of Arimathea in the garden.Early on the Sabbath morningevil! Cain and Abel made theirhas "aflaicted" the people of the Nearsides, and fought for the good or theEast with cruel hand and unfeelingI went back with some of the otherchoice. Abraham and Lot made theirheart. Being "aiflicted, tossed withwomen to place spices in Jesus' tombchoice. Mary, Queen of Scotland, andbut he was gone. I was heart-brokenfor I thought some one had stolenhis body. Later on I was standingin the garden outside the tomb, crying,when Jesus suddenly appearedand spoke to me. Oh, how happy Iwas and am, for Jesus is now aliveforever."Who is Elizabeth? "Mary Magdalene."All these stories are told in theBible and many more beside. Ourf oung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, March 28, 1926.THE GOSPEL IN THE NEAR EAST.Isa. 54:11-17.(Our Levant Missions)Psalms: 67:1-3, No. 177; 72:1-4;No. 192; 96:1-4, No. 259; 98:1-4, No.262; 22:9, 12, No. 53.References: Psa. 2:8; 22:27; 68:31;96:3; Isa. 2:2; 11:9; 42:4; Dan. 2:44;Mal. 1:11; Matt. 24:14; 28:19; Mark13:10; 16:15; Luke 24:47; Acts 1:8;13:3; 16:9; 26:18; Rom. 10:15; Rev.14:6.The Gospel is still being proclaimedin the Near East, but in a limitedway. The limitations are the hostileattitude of false religions, the oppositionof wicked governmental powers,and last, but not least, the lack of avirile faith on the part of the HomeChurch.In our own Church, possession ofthe policy of that land and its governmenttowards mission work becomesapparent.""The work in the Island of Cyprushas had an unusually successful year."See Report of Foreign Board in Min­tempest, and not comforted" like thepeople of old, they surely need quick"relief," not the quick relief quackscan give, but the speedy, sure andpermanent cure that only the Gospeleffects and faithful Gospel missionariescan bring.Even the Near East is included inGod's prophecy when He says: "AllTOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­SION.1. Why is the Near East a greatopportunity for Christian missionaries?2. Is the Church supposed to havewhat might be called "favorable conditions"in any fleld?3. In the past history of the Churchwhen was her greatest progressmade?4. What is the present conditionof our missions in Asia Minor?5. What is the reason for the slownessof missionary progress in theNear East?6. What is the "power of God untosalvation"? How connect this powerwith the unsaved?7. Name our missionaries in theLevant. Help them, by prayer andpersonal effort.JuniorTopicdrav/n into the conflict very shortlyafter his establishment in the Gardenof Eden, when, he chose to disobeyGod and ate the forbidden fruit.This battle has made the world'shistory. It commenced when Adamand Eve disobeyed God and weredriven from the Garden of Eden, andJohn Knox each made a choice. Andso we might go over the list, and findthat each one cf the many millionswho have lived aind died made a choiceand fought throughout life for Godor for Satan.Not that people thought of it inthat way. All Queen Mary wantedwas to have a good time and her ownway. She did not deliberately chooseto be a wicked woman. But servingself rather than God turned her feetthy children shall be taught of theLord; and great shall be the peaceof thy children." I believe God usesthe Church in fulfilling His prophe­into the downward path. Murder andGolden Text tells us why. Let us repeatit. "These are written, that ye in the day of His power. It is the Queen Mary's soul, and God wouldcies. His Church shall be willing many other wicked deeds burdenedmay believe that Jesus is the Christ, day of God's power now—if the judge. All we want is to succeed inthe Son of God; and that believing ye Church were only willing. No mighty business, be popular in society,may have life in his name,":—John works are done because of our unbelief,our unwillingness.(Continued on pagewealthy, or famous. We do not de-20:31.11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84=*** Elder T. W. Blair and wife, of the colleges of Western PennsylvaniaNotes New Castle, worshipped with the New —including the University of Pittsburgh,Washington & Jefferson, GroveAlexandria congregation on the lastSabbaths of February. They were City, Waynesburg,. etc. He with the***Rev. E. L. McKnight has receiveda unanimous call to the Alle­Blair's aunt, Mrs. A. M. McClure, and Pittsburgh and Washington & Jeffer­spending the week-end with Mr. representatives of the University ofgheny congregation.family.son which won second and third***Rev. D. Bruce Martin, pastor ***Rev. Alvin W. Smith has ac­places, respectively, will meet the winnersof the contest among colleges ofof Sharon, Iowa, congregation, wasa very welcome guest at the RosePoint Banquet.'''**Lest some forget the dates ofthe Winona Conference we give themhere—August 6-15, 1926. Arrangeyour vacations now.***Prof. John Coleman and Dr.James S. Martin, of Geneva, preacheda Sabbath each recently in our Alleghenyand Eighth Street churches.***The February meeting of theStudy Class of the New AlexandriaYoung People's Society was held atthe home of W. T. and Anna Porter.'^**The Rev. J. M. Rutherford, ofAltmonte, Canada, was in Walton toattend the funeral of his uncle, WilliamLuckey, who died on February20th."The Creation" last Summer on the***'jijjg Denver Young People's Societyentertained their friends from ***0n the night of March 1 wascollege campus.***'It was the privilege of one of the Greeley congregation on February held the annual triangular debate betweenthe girls' teams of Geneva,former pastor of the New Castle congregation,James S. Martin, to min­of the church and the Juniors acted Westminster and Grcve City Colleges.19th. Dinner was served by the ladiesister to the members of that flockthe as waitresses. Splendid music by thethird Sabbath of February.newly organized church orchestra was'***Rev. T. M. McFall, writing fromSomerset, Canada, says: "For overthree weeks we have been having aserious time of roads blocked withsnow."***Drs. Robert Clarke and James S.Martin and the Rev. Robert Park, allof Geneva College, have each of lateoccupied the pulpit of the Parnassuscongregation in the enforced absenceof the pastor.cepted the call given him by the Barnet,Vt., congregation, and hopes tobegin his work among them some timein April. He returned lo KansasMarch 1st to complete arrangementsfor moving East.March 19. This society consists of***Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Beatty, Mr. about seventy-five voices and has sinceand Mrs. George W. McFarland, Mrs. early last Fall been under the skilfulE. A. Sproull, and Misses Martha and training two hours each week of Prof.Margaret Beattie were the New Alexandriarepresentatives at the Rose in Geneva. It is the same organiza­T. Earle Yearsley, director of VoicePoint-Winona Booster Banquet in tion that presented so successfullyPittsburgh on Washington's birthday.part of the splendid entertainmentthat followed.***For an hour betweeii 8 and 10P. M., April 15, Geneva College will the coal mines should be operated and Geneva needs the united support ofbroadcast a musical and literary programfrom the KDKA station, Pittsment."If both the affirmative and the College will be there, and we willcontrolled by the Federal govern­all her children. Dr. Martin from***In last week's issue of the ChristianNation, under the Directory ofBRATES.HOPKINTON W. M. S. CELEburgh.No doubt many Covenanters negative teams of a college win in the look for you too. A definite numberwill want to tune in at this hour and first clash, that college is the victor. of pledged supporters are necessarythe Churches on page 10, the addressget. the benefit of the performance. And such Geneva was the night of to The insure Women's this meeting; Missionary so please Society make ofof Montclair was given incorrectly.Particularly will this be true of those the firstinstant, her affirmative team thePIopkinton application at congregation once and send celebrated withIt should be on South Park street.of them who are of the alumni. winning at Beaver Falls over Grove money their fiftieth to anniversary at their***Mrs. J. G. McElhinney, wife of ***0n Monday evening, March 1, City's negative team and het- negative February meeting. MISS HELEN The meeting MAY, wasthe pastor of Denver congregation, the First Reformed Presbyterian congregationof Cambridge, Mass., madeteam at New Wilmington over AVestminister'saffirmative team. More­home of Mr. Hicksville, and Mrs. L. W. I., A. N. Edgar Y.held in the evening Teachers' at the Club. hospitablehas been confined to her home forseveral weeks. She is suffering from a call on Licentiate Paul D. McCracken,a third year student in the Reover,the decision of the judges in each and all members of the congregationa nervous breakdown following influenzaformedPresbyterian Theological Sem­case was unanimous, thus evidencing were invited to attend.the marked superiority of Geneva's Of special interest on the program***The officers of the C. Y. P. U. ofinary of Greater Pittsburgh, Pa. Itteams. The judges in each case were was the reciting of Psalms by theConnellsville for 1926 are as follows:was made unanimous. A salary ofcollege professors—Westminster's children, a Psalter being given as aPresident, Miss Mable Murphy; Secretary,Miss Edna Mae Kinceli; Vice- **'*Death has again entered the eva's at Grove City, where the vote ber. Exercises, songs and readingstwo thousand dollars was promised.professors officiating at Geneva, prize by the Missionary Society toGrove City's at Westminster and Gen­each child completing a certain num­President, Joseph Stoner; Treasurer, ranks of the Walton R. P. congrega­between Westmin.ster's and Grove by the children and young peopleGeorge Kerr.made an interesting program. Misstion. This time the call came to Mr.William Luckey (aged 83 years) onFebruary 20th. Although Mr. LuckeyEastern Pennsylvania in che near, futureat Grove City, Pa. The one whotakes firstplace in the contest slatedfor Grove City will represent Pennsylvaniain the Inter-State contest.All the colleges have tv/o teams offour members each—one team supportingthe affirmative and the otherthe negative of the same question,which this year was: "Resolved, thatCity's teams stood two to one in favorof the latter. It is worthy of notethat the result of this year's contestwas identical with that of last yearhope you will come and with us sharegood fellowship.THE DATE—Saturday afternoon,March 27th, at one-thirty.THE PLACE—In the Second ReformedPresbyterian Church, 308West 122nd Street, New York City.(Take 6th or 9th Avenue Elevatedto 125th Street.)THE EXPENSE—One dollar andtwenty-five cents.THE WELCOME—All Geneva Graduates,former Geneva students, andall friends in any way interested inGeneva.Since we know the loyalty of Genevanseverywhere, . it seems hardlynecessary to enumerate the many***The Rev. Boyd A. White was in***What is known as the HaydnAlbany, N. Y., on March 3rd, attendingthe assembly hearing on the of the students of Geneva College andChoral Society, comprising not a few"Wales-Jenks Enforcement Bills," asmany of the members of our congregationsin and about Beaver Falls, arereasons why you should give this an­the representative of the Walton R. P.Church, and also of the Walton MinisterialAssociation.the college auditorium the nightplanning to sing "The Season.-," inofnouncement and invitation your favorableconsideration.As you know, this is the firstopportunitythe Geneva folk in this districthave had of getting together in thisway, and we have been missing something.We all need such a meeting,especially in these days when Genevais taking a new place in the CollegeWorld, and when our Alumni everywhereare taking a new place in themanagement and support of the College.As New York is not accustomedto taking the back seat in otherthings, this is now the time for usto show the interest due Geneva.So let us all turn out in force. Thetime has been set to suit the greatestconvenience of the greatest number,the expense is within the reach of all.All Genevans need this meeting, andMyra Joseph gave a history of the society,and greetings were received andread from six absent charter mem­was past the four score mark, he wasa regular church attendant until duringthe last six months of his life, coach both years. The clash of the charter member. Among these veryand that Dr. Robert Clarke was the bers and daughters of one deceasedwhen serious ill health overtook him. boys is scheduled for the evening of much appreciated greetings was one***Dr. J. S. Martin occupied the March 11. Bernice Fergnisoi;, of our from Mrs. R. C. Wylie, the wife of the•••"Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bole, of Sec­pulpiond New York, arrived home in Mont­New Concord, Ohio, February 28, and Harsh, of our United Mianu congre­The February meeting had beenof the Rev. T. C. McKnight, Hopkinton congregation, and JIary pastor at the time of organization.clair on March fourth. They had been his brother. Dr. R. H. Martin, the first gation, were among the winning debatersthis year.ing meeting, and it seemed flttingtoappointed as the regular thank-offer­visiting in Orlando for some weeks. Sabbath of March. Mr. McKnightThey stopped off at Washington, D. was these two Sabbaths and the interveningweek evenings assisting thecombine a thank-offering with theC, on the homeward journey.celebration of FOR flfty SALE. years of service.THE GENEVA COLLEGE ALUMNIRev. J. Boyd Tweed in special evangelisticservices in the Beaver FallsAIncollectionNorthwood,of $42.4'7Ohio,was4%realized,acres, oneto***President Pearce, of Geneva, continuesto preach a sermon the eveningASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK. whichthird msomealfalfa.absentOrchard,and charterfinevarietymemberscongregation.Dear Fellow-Genevan:fruit,mostseveralgenerouslyfine shadecontributed.trees andAof the flrstSabbath of each month toThe Officers of the Geneva Collegesociallawn.hourGoodfollowed12-roomthebrickprogram.house, suitablefor two families if desired. Gar­the students of the college. The membersof our two congregations on Colmorein Geneva College, won first greet you in the name of our Alma age. Chicken house. Will sacrifice***Mr. Norman Webster, a Sopho­Alumni Association of New Yorklege Hill unite with the college in this place in the inter-collegiate oratorical Mater, and herewith make announcementof A GENEVA LUNCHEONfor $2 000. Mr. J. E. Howell, agent,gervic^,contest Saturday, February 27, amongand RALLY, to which we gjngefelyBelle Center, will show property.Rev. W. J. Sanderson, pastor NorthwoodR, P, Church, one of the best.

March 10, 1926A FAMILY PAPERil6trtl)S «t ilapttsms Wlelilimgs H o m e (doingsClje Ct)ci0tian illation'sCobenantet TB&bv EollCfte Cbtistian Ji3ation*sCobenantec Baptism IBUcotbCtje Christian Jl3ation'sCobenantet {Mebbins 3tU0Cbe Christian jQation'sCobenantet SDeatjg Motictn"A sweet new blossom of humanity. " i mdeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriaees, "There is no death! What seems aoFresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one." ia transition."flower on earth."We shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire." (In reporting for this Department (j^ reporting for this DepartmentCovenanter parents are invited tokindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, placerecord the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited to ^^^' '^^'^f of offlciatmg clergyman, and membership.-Editor.)this column.record the baptism of their children P'^*=«' »"

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84KINGDOM OF CHRIST.* chose to do the wrong and so came un- stigma. "His blood be on us and on Jesus Christ could use them in build-By J. W. Hunter. der the penalty of the broken law. The our children," was their assertion. ing up His kingdom.Editor Democrat:— work of Jesus was to bring about Jesus passed through all the tribu- The same conditions prevail in man-Friend Samuel. In your issue for such conditions as to make it possible lations of life and death without sin, aging an inve.stment bank. Given aOctober 1, 1925, you make some re- for man to be restored to the state of and when His work on earth was ac- bank whose officers are consecratedmarks on the part Christ would take innocency in which he was created, complished He ascended on high and men and women, who daily ask Jesusin conducting business in this day of To do this He must take the human is seated on the right hand of God the to help them in the work of the day,the world, and state that you believe nature and be subject to all the temp- Father and will ^'udge the world in and sustain them if temptation isall speculation (?) as to how Christ tations, trials and tribulations com- righteousness. This He can do to a presented, Jesus will manage the afwouldmanage secular affairs are mon to this life, and bear them with- better purpose from His throne on fairs of that bank. And we believefutile and blasphemous, and that out sin. This Jesus did. "He was high than if on earth, encumbered we have such an institution here inChrist himself paid little heed to secu- tempted in all points like as we are, with a human form. His reign is a Olathe. Funds deposited in such alar affairs, and that He said "My yet without sin." Heb. 4:15.spiritual one, carried forward in the bank are safe.Kingdom is not of this world." Jesus The task Satan undertook was to hearts and lives of his people. How What a change it would make ifalso said to the Sadducees, "Ye do err, lead Jesus to break this sinless life, does Satan do his work? Is it not Jesus would be allowed to manage thenot knowing the Scriptures, nor the Had he succeeded in leading Jesus by secretly influencing the minds of Santa Fe railroad or any other forpower of God." Matt. 22:29. to commit one of the least of sins it humanity to do that which is con- that matter. To do this the officersOn a certain occasion a man said would have been a great victory for trary to the mind and will of God? must be God-fearing men and ChristoJesus, "Teacher, bid my brother liii^i, and a great calamity for the hu- Hence all the sin and wickedness en- tians. Jesus then could use them.divide the inheritance with me. But man race. The Covenant of Grace acted in the world today is through There would be less running of trains •he said unto him, Man, who made me would have been annulled and God and under the guidings of the evil one. on the Lord's day. The laws of necajudge or a divider over you." Luke would have executed the penalty for Could he do his work more efficiently essity and mercy would be strictly ob-12:13. " sin and blotted the entire human race if he was present in the visible, bodily served. Its stocks would be carriedWhen Christ was on trial before off the earth. form of an angel? No, not by any on their intrinsic value, and a con-Pilate He did say, "My kingdom is not One of the temptations of Satan means. We have never heard of any secrated patronage would be satisfied.of this world: if my kingdom were of was to take Jesus to the top of an person who is looking forward to a Toronto, Canada, does not run itsthis world then would my servants exceedingly high mountain and cause time when Satan, will appear in a street cars on the Lord's day. Theflght, but now is my kingdom not from Him to view all the kingdoms of the visible, bodily form; yet he is repre- same conditions must prevail in allhence." John 18:86. When Christ world, and the glory of them, and sented as a roaring lion walking the other activities of life to whichmade the remark you quote He had offer to give them to Him, if only about seeking whom he may devour, you refer. Whether President of thereference to the source of His au- Jesus would f.all down and worship Now if Satan can do his work so United States, member of the Cabinet,thority and power as king. Were the him. Jesus' reply was, "Get thee efficiently in a spiritual way, why may or of Congress. What a vast diilerexerciseof His kingly office depen- hence, Satan, for it is written. Thou not Christ work in this' way also? ence it would make in national affairsdent on the suffrage of the citizens of shalt worship the Lord thy God, and And thus He has been working since if all these offices were fllledwith contheUnited States, He would be no Him only shalt thou serve." Jesus the day when it was said to Satan, secrated, God-fearing men, who dailynearer to it than He was that day knew that if He was faithful in His "The seed of the woman shall bruise looked to Him for guidance in the di.swhenHe stood before the judgment mission all these kingdoms would be thy head, and thou shalt bruise his charge of their respective duties, inseatof Pilate. But He had another His, and He would come into posses- heel." Gen. 3:15. Now in order for stead of being governed by partisansouTce of power. The last reference sion of them by the way of the cross, Jesus to work in a spiritual way men's politics.to it is in Matt. 28:18. And Jesus ^d also that the Father would put hearts must be opened to receive Him Christ could use such a lot of mencame to them and spake unto them. Him in possession in the fuilness of as their guide in, all things, and sur- in setting up His Kingdom, and suchsaying, "All authority hath been giv- time. Satan again tested Him on this render their wills and hearts to Him will be the conditions that will preenunto me in heaven and on earth, question of the kingdom that day as by an open profession of faith in vail, not only here but in all nationsGo ye therefore, and make di.sciples He stood before the judgment seat of Him as their Saviour and King. By this of the world when His Kingdom isof all nations, teaching them to ob- Pilate. As Jesus stood before him method He is now working to establish brought about. The "Sip'ns of theserve all things whatsoever I com- Pilate asked, "Art thou the King of His kingdom which is now here, but Times" indicate that the Kingdom ofmanded you: and lo, I am with you ^^^ Jews?" Jesus' reply was, "Thou men do not recognize nor accept it. Christ is being set up in the world,always, even unto the end of the ®*yf,^*-" Matt. 27:11.In Romans 10:6 Paul quotes Deut. when men cease tu learn war and beatworld." ^.When Jesus was arraigned before 30:12. "Say not in thy heart. Who swords into plow shares and spearsWhen John the Baptist began his Pilate it was on, a charge of treason shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to iuto pruning hooks and peace prepreachingit was "Repent ye, for the 'ind sedition, by perverting the nation bring Christ down:) or. Who shall vails throughout the world.kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt, and forbidding to pay tribute to descend into the abyss? (that is, to • —3:2. Jesus Himself said. The time Caesar saying, that he himself is bring Christ up from the dead.) But SIR HENRY I XJM-v rHu-iST "FOtlTNisfulfllled, and the kingdom of God is Clmst a kin£,_ ._UJy. ^^i^feg^ iJ, aV- nf-tliv mouth" andir^^Tw'1,0 '"t VrT" DATION_Pihandj,j:fiiiei.t "----^j,.^^ was the best ^ tL wnvH !^f ? vV ^^^'^^^• *^^* in +• "^-V^-•mim^mV^seyenty disciples and Possible to give. Christ must mafn- m'each" ^^'"'' ""^'^^ ^« • (Continued from page 1)sent them forth with the gospel mes- tain His sinless character, so He In Luke 17-9n tv, pi, • , , !?.a special obligation on me to takesage. He empowered them to work neither affirms nor denies His kinelv Jesus whir,! v-*", Pharisees asked this step, because, as you know I wasmiracles as an attestation of the office. Had He denied that He was tn^f li .^ kingdom of God would ordained nearly forty years ago withtruth of their message. He instructed the king of the Jews it would be ^n dom of God'cnm.T' T'"''-.?^^ '^«- ^h^ ^P^"^^ intention of spendfngmjthem to say to the people who refused ful for the reason that it was not the tio?- ne^hl T.lwi rise from °^ the with dead."^" observa- Church life as a of medical God; but missionary all the time in India myIt "Even the du.st from your city, that truth. He was of the roy^ h?use of o Now i t Wa.s t to lo how n^^^^^^ Christ would man- '^^^'^^ 1°"^ '^""^ ^as been how to ill get health free from drove busi- mealS^vo,'^ """^ ^^^1 ^^*'P^ °« David and the one predicted by the is '• V- " thin you'''"'' " • '''"^•'''' think °* it ^"'^ is "!,^,^„!."*^nglements." back from India and the reasons This desire whkhagainst you: nevertheless know this. Prophets and spoken of in the Psalms m t ,- , it through Zm prevented ? ^°4.^^ my gratified. acceptance Sir of Henry Archdeathatthe kingdom of God is come as the Messiah that was to come and ..n"' ''^V'^ '^'^ "°t "bother is because about t,} ^on • ^° Farrar's c^^itinue invitation his connection to become with his theisMed "igh- Christ ' Luke opId'^'^ButTh^'" 10:11."^^'"^^ who ''*' would ^""'^ in the ''^^^'" fullness of «me be '^^°'"''''', ^'ate-craft, schools and oth- nominal assistant at St Marg^ref'srown In the brmgeth advent forth of Christ death." into the went the king out of not the of tempie'." the Jews 'ThTniki-gin only bTt of v'f" fr. ^^^^^'^r ^*^'T' affairs." -^^at we' He have was the'grel" on earth a«=.\to"the Westminster. support This ff invi \he atYon c^^use' and onworld Man two was things created were m the to be image accom- of reads, all peoples. "And going through the '^ """^ mid.t °* T" f"*; """" ^,flnHl°^?^*''«'^ "e ^nd different sin in the purpose- world '^h"=" Bishop his Temple's desires are offer set to ordain meGod pushed: in righteousness One was to be a and genuine, holiness, of them went his way and so , ~ I ''''^- " " ' ^^^e editors — ^ of . the - n°wswithsonal, the living law of demonstratiorGod written on his by." Also Matt. 12-15 ^ P'^P^? '-^^'e consecrated nien t W ^ ^ = = ^- ..J.C heart was Yya,o possible and iiui, with a. for jjicijc nower man Ul to iiiecnanism, fulfill to it. Rut or made What- in iho a riiffo, v„c,,,if .-j t '-^ •••-—••• , ,""•••- o...n^icsi, would give ±uim the instead news of the hnldino- Ha,V fn^+u ;,; •/ Lectures onJl!.-^^ hedged -t..- about P-- so that °f mechanism, he could not or euiltv mal'fn tL wf. ttT,? f 1^ *'^^?^^h^'^ .ll^T^"i:i^ P'^^"^ ,,^1^1 '^'•""e T^^"^^ in f° its wicked instraVoVholdt". VtailnnT,.^ T '''violate God's law, but he was made a the a^t of the Rn^' '^°"''^ ^^^" been editorially condemn if i'contc^^l"'^ Pastoral Theologyiree moral agent, witn the liberty of His own r-nT,fo==,;Av, ;;* i, • •,'' **"" euiior would not seize evervfree moral agent, with the liberty of His own°'n^^^fl?r!!A^!.!.»^:^,t-"d editor would not s^.e ^^Z^'Z^Ll^onnor-By Rev. R. J. George, D.D.cording 10 ftamuei." "aamuei insists mission to do with Him as thpv%ie -,nA^ ^/ IV • *^ "}'"'e tor the circuthatthe fellows who speculate on how sired. This throws the w-ucifixio J and mo n^ f.fl."'"'' Publication than itsChrist would manage secular affairs death of Christ solely on the Jewish the edi n.^-^?"''f i" i'^^ country. Ifare guilty of bunc."people, and they agrled to carry^ he were'con ecrat'I °Go 1 f "^^^P^Pe'Vol'3' "^'••/""'l People" • J1.50»«>•

March 10, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11NEW BOOKS BY MACMILLANCOMPANY, NEW YORK.Stranger Than Fiction, by LewisBrowne.' Cloth, 377 pages, with fiftyanimated maps by the author, givingpictorial history of centuries of wandering,price $2.50.A short history of the Jews fromearliest times to the present day, andone of the most pathetic historiesever written. It is claimed that thisis the only complete one-volume historyof the Jews of any kind in theEnglish language at the present time.The story is told in narrative style,and is certainly absorbing from coverto cover. It lacks the reverence andsolemnity of the Bible story, and yetgives many of the leading events.The Old and New Testaments, theTalmud and the later Rabinical writtingsare all evaluated critically, butihe events of the Bible are not givenat length as in the Bible; merelytouching upon them in places, but givingthrough the use of the suitablemaps a clear understanding of theendless Jewish "treks" from one landto another.Beginning with the story of "certainhalf-savage shepherd tribes whostruggled out of the Arabian Desertinto the Fertile Crescent," how theylost and regained their freedom, andas the author declares, "took untothemselves a God"; tried to settle inthe Fertile Crescent; tried to makeCanaan their own; how continued oppositionfrom Jew and Gentile forcesthem back to unite in a single King;how extravagance brings ruin, civilwar rends the nation, and they areswallowed up by neighboring empires.The Hebrews continued to live, becauseof the Spirit the Prophets hadbreathed into them. We are giventhe Ideals of the Prophets, how Yahvismdied and Judaism was born inthe Babylonian exile. The book onlyends after a description of the Ghettoin New York City, where' today thereare far more Jews than there ever wasin the Holy Land.There are forty-two chapters fullof exciting adventure which cover theBible story. The Making of the Talmud,its contents, the revolt againstit, etc.; the story of Joshua of Nazareth,who was hailed as the Messiahby the Jews and crucified by the Romans;in fact, all the wanderings, sufferingsand struggles of the Jews, forthey were almost annihilated at timesin the various countries; how they gotmixed up in various reforms and werebanished from various countries, forthey were not pleasant or profitableneighbors at all times. Then we readof the Dawn of Tolerance in Europe;the struggle for freedom in all nationsto do according to their own desires,even when it prevented a like freedomto others; of Reform Judaism; therise of Zionism; the great Exodusfrom Eastern Europe.There are six charts exhibiting theadventures of the Jews. Dates anddetails art sparingly used in ordernot to interrupt the strong dramaticcurrent of the narrative.The author declares the Jew to be"that strange man who will not die."After mentioning numberless empiresand peoples who opposed him, the authorsays: "With their kings andpriests, their tyrants and princelings,without their no stranger his sel, by off glorious still they tongue the Time own cherishing race lives blood have roadside." number. path, pride—only life man and story marched flowed has in Man, keeping ever his than obstinately; multiplied, his like has own "But pressing over remains, recounted." own that to water his dreams, been, fall him he, way." of own he along athoughin the his and fights times coun­living vain, And "A on Jew, life die aJUNIOR TOPIC.(Continued from page 7)liberately choose to lie, cheat, or stealanother's fortune or good name. Butthe consequences speak for themselves.We must do battle on one side orthe other, and unless we choose toserve God and follow Him with ourand see the same shows and travelthe same broad road that the worlddoes. Then, arrive at heaven's gateand receive the overcomer's crown.But if we would be real Christianswe must not fear to break with theThe Reformed Presbyterian Chuckhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson HeJps, Church *ind SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.I3ubIication Drpaiimrnt:^oarn ef Sj^r^tian ^bioAticin af x^tcustoms and practices of the world.More than two hundred and flftyyears ago there was a faithful preach­named Schupp, in Hamberg. When Witherspoon Bidu or any oi itsl^rrebptrrkn €a[)UTC|) in t|}r (^ ft* 9whole heart, Satan will enroll us un­ederhis banner. It is all very easy. someone said to him that he could not PhiladelphiaDepositoriesTHE F»ERRY PICTURESJust let things slide, and you can change custom that had existed forReproductions of theslide right into the place Satan wants hundreds of years, he replied: "ChristWorld's Great Painting.ance be?did not say, I am custom. He said, ISize 6^ X 8. Postpaid.Now! Go over the roll of those am the truth.'' The truth has theTWO CENTS EACH forwhom you know who are enlisted on same power to set us "free'' today.26 or more.God's side, and on Satan's. Count For the world is really a bondage—They should be in everythe cost and the consequences in each not a freedom at all.home. Send SO cents forcase. Put down the sacriflce, ridicule, Is the world attractive? It certainlyis—there is plenty to make it so25 on the Life of Christ,giving up of your own will, etc., thator for five10 x 12 sizeserving God will cost you. Remember for the self-centered ones. Satan seesreligious subjects.the fun, popularity, wealth and power to that.Beautiful 64-page Catalogueoption, for 15 which, cents in hethe world can give you. Recall, too, Are there pitfalls? Ask those who on to speak of localthat these are apt to turn to dust and have fallen into them, but are now said, the liquor trade stamps would or coin. regard asashes; and weigh the wages of sin singing the 40th Psalm.a mortal wound. Tht^PerrT They were Pictira making CtapiiTagainst the crown and a home in the What are our safeguards? "Lookingunto Jesus." "Going about doing its introduction. Local option meantevery eft'ort to delay Box the 400, fatal Maiden, day Mass. ofFather's house. Where will the balancebe?good." "Praying without ceasing." freedom for the individuals in a givenThis is a live question. You mustarea to decide whether or not theychoose. On your choice depends AMERICAN PROHIBITION.would have liquor shops about theireternity. God never interferes with Statements Denied by Rev. John Redmond—New^York Bishop's had power to impose its will on thedoors. At present a small minorityour freedom of will in making thechoice. Will you choose to rangeAttitude.majority. If the millions spent onyourself on the side of John Calvin, Speaking at a service in the City liquor in the Six Counties last yearJohn Knox, James Renwick, and the Y. M. C. A. yesterday. Rev. John Redmond,rector of St. Patrick's, Belfast, niture the evil of unemployment wouldwere put into clothes, boots, and fur­long list of famous contenders for thefaith, or with Henry the Eighth, repeated the warning that paragraphs be greatly reduced. If the BritishQueen Mary (or Bloody Mary), about the alleged failure of Prohibitionshould be regarded with sus­would be greatly reduced, if not wipe4Islands went "dry'' unemploymentClaverhouse, and others? May youchoose aright.picion, and never accepted without beingverifled. There was good reason protest itself, and local option was aout, in a year. The community mustto believe, he said, that certain facts truly democratic measure based onand figures were propaganda, and truth and justice, and the liberty ofPrayer Meeting Topicwere either fabricated or were only the subject.half truths. It had been stated that .Mr. J. Heibert Ireland, who presided,denied the allegation made Lincoln said, "Prohibition will workinBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.great injury to the cause of temperance."Enquiries had been made, and been circulated at the Y. M. C. A. bya letter to the Press that bills hadTopic for March 24, 1926.THE WORLD.Lincoln's private secretary, one of his Y. M. C. A. stewards on Sabbath, 24thI John 2:15-17.biographers, pronounced the statementto be spurious. A thorough dressed by the Rev. T. M. Johnstone.January, when the meeting was ad­Reading Eccl. 2:1-12.General Topic: Things to be afraid of. search carried out in the State recordsof Illinois—in which the trade stewards MY that EVENING they had PRAYER. not given outHe read a signed statement by thePsalms: Psa. 1, No. la; Psa. 49,No. 134:4-8; Psa. 49, No. 136; Psa. 37, said the speech was reported—showed If bills, I nor have had wounded they seen any any soul on that todayNo. 101:29-33; Read Psa. 73, No. 196; no record of any speech by Lincoln occasion, If I have except caused those one foot bearing to go the astray. imprintIf I have of the walked Ulster in Anti-Prohibitionmy own wilfulSing Psa. 73, No. 197:6, 7, 11; Psa. on the question. On the night before17, No. 31:10-13; Psa. 40, No. 109. he was so cruelly done to death, he Council.—Belfast way—News-Letter, Monday,February Good Lord, 8, 1926. forgive!Scripture Readings: Col. 3:2; Rom. said, "The next great moral movement12:2; Jas 4:4; Titus 2:12; Matt 16:26. will be the suppression of the liquorThe center of the World is Self. traffic by law. My head, my heart,The center of the Kingdom of Heaven my purse, and all that I am, will gois Christ. If we belong to the Kingdomof Heaven everyone who meets said it had been stated by the Anti-into this movement." Mr. Redmondus should know that we have been Prohibition party that the Irish TemperanceAlliance had distributed with Jesus. He prayed not that weamight be taken out of the world butthat we might be kept from the evil.We all have a wholesome fear ofdisease that makes us anxious to buildup a "reserve" that will ward it off.Worldliness is the disease that gripsthose who follow the leadings of self.Dr. Jowett called worldliness "thehardening of the spiritual arteries."There are too many nominal Christians,all in varying stages of the disease,but do not fear it any more thanthe average cigarette smoker fearspamphlet casting aspersions on theBritish soldiers during the war. Theallegation had been proved untrue.On Monday last it had been said thaiMr. "Pussyfoot" Johnston stated inan interview that he doubted the virtueof the Prohibition Act, and thata man had a right to drink if he couldobtain the necessary liquor. A cablegramwas sent to Mr. Johnston, andhe replied, "Any statement quotingme as doubting efficiency of VolsteadAct absolutely untrue. Have statedthe physical disease itself. Nominal exact contrary." On Friday anotherChristians fear to be "different." statement was made that the UnitedThey want to play the same games States Episcopal Church had joined Forgive the secret sins I do not seethe ranks of the "Anti-drys," and had That which I know not. Father, teachstarted a campaign |or the modiflcationThou me—of the Prohibition law. It wasHelp me to live.said that the temperance society ofgram said: campaign cable the bishops, on Manning, Episcopal the received "Statement not previous among of true.'' New Church included by them him referred day Mr. York. carrying (Mr. Right Redmond Dr. In twenty-one to Redmond) Rev. Manning a cable­your Dr. thisIf I have uttered idle words or vain,If I have turned aside from want orpain.Lest I myself should suffer throughthe strain—Good Lord, forgive!If I have craved for joys that are notmine.If I have let my wayward heart repine.Dwelling on things of earth, notthings divine—Good Lord, forgive!If I have been perverse, or hard, orcold.If I have longed for shelter in Thvfold,•^When Thou hast given me some partto hold—Good Lord, forgive!Forg-iye the sins I have confessed toThee,

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84M# e n e t ) a C o l l e g e M h l t d e p a r t m e n tIn Charge of Professors John Coleman and J. Boyd TweedWHAT IT IS DOINGGiving to every student who graduates from the regular Day School—whether Jew, Gentile, Catholicor Protestant—instruction in the Bible two hours or more a week for two full years. This muchit has been doing for at least the past ten years.Thus upwards of 400, within these ten years, ofthe 1,100 and more full-fledged graduates during the entire history of Geneva, have had prettythorough instruction in the Word of God.The Bible course is being constantly strengthened.PROFESSOR TWEED'S CLASSESChiefly First Year StudentsDivision I. 28 StudentsDivision II. 22 StudentsSubject Taught: Old Testament HistoryDivision III.Division IV.33 Students45 StudentsOpening Lectures on EvolutionPROFESSOR COLEMAN'S CLASSESChiefly Second Year StudentsDivision I. 26 StudentsDivision III. 44 StudentsDivision II. 39 StudentsSubjects Taught: New Testament History, the Pauline Epistles, the Philosophy of the Christian Religion, thePhilosophy of History, Comparative Religions and Methods of Biblical Pedagogy. In addition to his regularDay School students, he and his wife have two large classes in the Extension School—one in Beaver Falls andone in New Castle, Pa. These classes, now engaged in the study of the Acts and the Apostolic Period, have beenwell attended for the past four years.* * * * * * *In all courses taught save the fourth, fifth and sixth by Professor Coleman, the Bible itself is usedas the primary text-book by all instructors, advanced work being so arranged by the constant introduction ofnew courses that a student always has the opportunity of securing a course he has not hitherto had. Not afew students of late are majoring in Bible study—a very encouraging sign.WHAT IT NEEDSMore Covenanter students and a better equipped library—Edersheim, Stanley and Geike being theonly reliable works on the shelves for student study and reference.A WORD OF APPRECIATIONGeneva desires to thank the Church for her generous endowment of the Bible chair which has madepossible much of the present work now being done in the Bible department. In addition to his six hours instructionin Political Philosophy, Professor Coleman, with the able assistance of Professor Tweed, is doing awork in the Bible Department of which the Church may well be proud..

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR APRIL 4. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MARCH 31.VOL. 84. NO. 2162.:^nnual Spring515mnlJerMARCH 17, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER .3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st. 11109.Christian Nation became an international weel^'y October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class msrtter at the post offlce atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.FREE THINKERS AND RELIGIOUSEDUCATION.IT IS remarkable how apt people are tocall on the name of Freedom when theyare striving to rivet shackles upon her.The latest instance of this aptitude isfurnished by the Free Thinkers' Associationin the effort being made to stop weekday religious education. In New YorkState it is lawful for any Board of Educationto dismiss students from schoolthat they may attend a school of religiouseducation elsewhere than in the schoolbuilding. The pupils are not compelledto attend the religious school. They attendonly on the request of their parents.Those who do not desire to attend the classin religitn remain in the school buildingand are under the care of their regularteachers and do regular work.The Free Thinkers' Association, makingthe Superintendent of Schools in WhitePlains their definite target, but in realitystriving to obtain a precedent upon whichthey may base a demand for the closingof all such schools of religious education,have appealed to the Supreme Court ofthe State for a writ prohibiting the dismissalof pupils from schools for this purpose.The writ was opposed by the StateDepartment of Education, by the WhitePlains Board of Education, by the StateSunday School Association, by the RomanCatholic Archdiocese of New York, by theWhite Plains Alliance of Churches, byinterests in New Rochelle, by the Corporationof White Plains, by the FederatedChurches of Greater New York. Theargument for the Free Thinkers' Associationwas presented by some of the meniwho defended Scopes in the trial that cenjteredupon the teaching of ^volution inthe. public schools. >The arguments presented in defense ofthe practice of dismissing the pupils thatthey might receive religious education,and against the demand for an injunction,uncovered the hollowness of the name andclaim to freedom of thought. The actionof the "Free Thinkers" was shown to be"interference with the recognized rightsof others." It was shown to be "interferencewith religious liberty." "Interferencewith the right of any community todetermine the lines the educatiuii of itsyouth shall follow." "Interference withthe operation of the law of the State,"since there is a law requiring the readingof the Bible in the schools, and suchreading of the Bible has been held to bereligious education. "Interference withthe right of the parent" since the parentsrequest that their children be given theeducation in every case where the pupil isallowed to attend the classes in religiouseducation. The Free Thinkers' Associationwas shown to be a self-appointedsuper-parent that goes about the Statestriving to supplant the natural parent mhis rights and obligations. "Interferencewith an effort that will tend to suppressthe crime wave in the State." "Interferencewith the compulsory education law.""Interference with the teaching of religionin all private and parochial schools,"since such schools are required to conformto the syllabus of education issued by theState Board of Education. Enjoin theteaching of religion in one connection, andthe foundation is laid for enjoining theteaching of religion in all schools. Thisfact explains the interest of the Archdioceseof New York in the case."Freedom of thought," in the vocabularyof the Free Thinkers' Association,means freedom to think as they think,but not to think otherwise. And yet, inthis as in every other movement fatheredby infidelity, the banner under which theattack upon Christian faith is waged isthe banner of "freedom of thought.""SCIENTISTS STRADDLETION."EVOLU­Forrest Bailey, of the American CivilLiberties Union, made the above chargebefore a meeting of the Freethinkers' Associationin New York. With the exceptionof Luther Burbank, scientists have"straddled evolution," and thus given comfortand encouragement to the forces ofFundamentalism, was his charge. Whenthe meeting was thrown open, othersagreed with the speaker and assailed menof science in terms that ranged all theway from "the lowest cowards in theworld" to "men who do not know whatevolution is." Forrest Bailey substitutedfor Arthur Garfield Hayes, who was tohave addressed the meeting. Both gentlemenwere among the counsel who defendedScopes, and Mr. Hayes was one ofthe men who argued the case for the FreeThinkers' Association as reported in thepreceding item. A comparatively smallbut aggressive group of men sometimesmakes so much noise and disturbance thatone might be deceived as to their numberor their importance.PROFESSOR MOULTON ON THEPSALMS.The change from Judaism to Christianityis immense, but it is a change thathas had no influence on the Book ofPsalms. The modern Christian turns toit as naturally as the ancient Hebrew.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arounti t\)t €>lti3trm Cljatrto the southland, the flowers lie downand die,—and death and desolationA LESSON OF SERVICE.are everywhere."In the cool of the glad spring morningThe Master came to me;"My seed of truth must be planted.Will you help in the work?" said He.And I answered, "Wait but a little.The day is so fair—so fair;When the mornings are less enchanting.In Thy fields I will do my shaft."At the dawn of a summer moi-ningI heard the Master say,"My truth must be watched andtended;Will you work in my fields today?"But 1 said, "The days are so dreamy.And the summer has just begun;I will do my part in Thy laborWhen the glory of June is done.''In the dew of an autumn morning.The Master came once more:"My harvest is white," He whispered,"And reapers are needed sore.""But this autumn joy," I pleaded,"I must quaff off, ere it wane;Just a few more draughts of .sunshine,And I'll help Thee garner thegrain."In the chill of a winter morning,The Master came to me;The ice bound river was silent,And snow lay white on the lea."O Master, I now am readyTo work in Thy fields," I said;But the Master smiled in pityAnd sadly shook His head."The harvest is over," He an.swered,"And winter comes apace;But some wheat lies all ungarnered,Because of your vacant place;You have spent the year in pleasure,I have pleaded all in vain;But what of your own lemorses,And what of the wasted grain?"—Edith Porteus Thayer.THE LEGEND OF THE TRAILINGARBUTUS.Many moons ago in a lodge on theand we beseech you to send us ado WHAT so on I bended WOULD knee." SUGGEST AS A work while young and stick to it. teacher .-igain and may God rewardSheMEANSarose slowlyTO HELPand wentTHEawayPush ahead with a determination to you abundantly in our behalf. Andout of the lodge, over the hill andYOUNG PEOPLE.make it a .success. Push the work we beg of you to give us an answerthrough theThes.wood.:10.Wherever sheand do not let the work push you.stepped, and nowhere else in all theFROM LATAKIA.and let us know what we must do toIt is a solemn charge given by the Work six days and rest one. Moody secure a renewal of these beneflt.sworld, grows the Trailing Arbutus.—apostle for every man to follow someFebruarysays no man13, 1926.can, work seven days a from you. If you should think thatAdapted from Emilie Poulsson's "Inlawful calling. The writer is a retiredfarmer, was reared in an ordin­weekSampleandofsavethehisrequestssoul.we are gettingfor more villageonly a part of us want a teacher andthe Child World."JOHNschools.—A.PARKHILL.J.the rest do not, be assui-ed such ;.•? notary home, and leai-ned early to enduremany privations, to rise eai'lyMcFarland.Connellsville, Pa.the case. And if -ou should doubt(After the usual salutations.)that the bishop would consent to suchfrom bed fresh and alert at morning,We would remind you that we havean arrangement we will take all theready for the daily task on the farm.written to you before about conditionsre.sponsibility of persuading him.And I am sure that work, hard work,here in our village of Melki. We areAnd we pray God continually to enableyou to help us and to keep yousouth shore of Lake Superior lived has been one of God's greatest blessingsto me. I have been a farmera Christian community and not altogetherstrangers to the Christian re­an old, old man named Manito thefrom all harm.Mighty. Winter was over all the practically all my life, and I haveligion, but owing to the lack of leadersand teachers to e;uide our children(Postscript.)land, snow and ice were everywhere. never seen a fai'm boy hurt by theAgain we implore you to send us aThe wind went raging. Manito necessity of doing a moderate amountin good morals we lack enlightenment.reply for we long intensely for a renewalof your esteemed favors to uscrouched low before his dying fire of fleld work. I take the privilege ofThere are about eiohty children here,and tried to keep himself warm. At quoting from some other writers.boys and girls, and we have any kindIn simple justice to YOUR and "He CHURCH who tries and tries againlast he raised himself slowly and went Daniel Webster say.s, Work h'ls madeof a teachei- and the government issucceeds." If Jesus gives us strengthout and sought long and vainly in me what I am, I never ate a bit of idlewill you not delay re-ordering we will the old not style cease Offering to press our pleathe deep snow for wood with which bread in my life.Envelopes for 1927 until you until have you investigated send us a the teacher. Theto feed his fire. Then he went back Some time ago a group of boyspast is past. We are now searchingagain to the lodge, and cried out -to called at the White House to askand testing and holding fast to theMannabooshoo that he might not perish.a committee to arrange for the HOMIL-OPEselves, and may God bestow on youPresident Coolidge to be head ofbest. Try us and find out for your­Just then a gust of wind blew open observance of Boys' Week, fromTRADE MARK an abundant blessing.the door and looking up he saw standingthere in the doorway a tall, beaudentpaused from press of officialApril 27th to May 3rd. The Presi­busi­tiful maiden. Her hair was blackas a raven's wing and so long thatit touched the ground as she walked;her eyes were all bright and shininglike the eyes of a fawn at night;The old man frowned that she haddared to answer him. He went on,"When I walk abroad the animals gointo their holes, the birds fly awayThe maiden replied, "And when Iwalk abroad the animals come out oftheir holes, the birds come back fromthe southland and sing, the flowerslift up their heads and bloom,—andwarmth and sunshine and music areeverywhere."All this time it had been growingwarmer and warmer in the lodge andthe old man's head fell forward on hisbreast and he slept. Just then a bluebirdcame to the roof of the lodgeand sang, "Say-e-e! Say-e! I amthirsty." The river answered fromthe valley below, "Come and drinkof me, I am free, at last I am free."ness long enough to give the boys alittle talk. He said in part: I ha\'etwo boys of my own. I tell them thereare only two thing's necessary forboys—work hard and behave yourselves.Do that and Ihere won't be "I Full have particulars, recrived your letter without of tho obligation 12th of anyher cheeks were like wild roses; herdress was made of grasses and sweet any doubt about the future of the mat. with the Homil^jpes. This is certainlya splendid idea and should stimulate the of your church and minister when writing.kind, free on request. Please give the nameferns; in her hand were willow buds; country. Remember when you growKnd her moccasins were made of white up you will be about the same kind '^?4 "L'^A"'"^' °" *'*'= I""'' °f young and DUPLEX envelope COMPANYlilies. As she stood in the doorway of men you are as boys.old. At the same time they bring one faceArcher G. Jonesbreathing, the air in the lodge grew There is in every branch of human to face with our conscience, our duty and RICHMOND, Ori4iinai«>s of VA. thewarmer and warmer.activity a demand for young people of our God.*'Duplex Envelope Svxiem ^The old man said to her, "Enter, sterling character, truthful and reliable.Wychoff Heights Presb. ChurchFrederick Weidlemy daughter, sit here by my side;at least there is shelter from the There are no .sub.stantial openingsBrooklyn. New Yorkcruel blasts. By and by I will tell ever offered to (lie trifler, the mereswered, the falls I '•ilent ly, you She shake grew "I earth." of on for smiled am "When my the more my a Manito soft exploits."while, sweetly locks, sociable I shake earth." the but snow at and Mighty; my after He him curls, covers said remained and a slow­little when rain all an­than worth, more pleasure be kept he about no down. does seekers, matter gambling about Character the how business. youth humble, and is that the dancing Honest cannot knov.'s test.THE BIBLICAL SEMINARY IN NEW YORKWILBERT W. WHITE, PresidentSUMMER TERMJune 16 - July 27, 1926Term divided into two periods of three weeks each. Courses for Pastors,Missionaries, Missionary Candidates, Theological Students, andother Leaders and Workers. Strong Courses in Phonetics and MissionaryLinguistics. Pastors' Department of three weeks, July 7-27.JOHN ANDERSON WOOD, Dean, 545 Lexington Ave., New York•—Christian character—and it inv;iriablyfinds recognition, and in course This is a condition human nature can­not furnishing us any kind of school.of time brings its reward. "Seest not tolerate, especially in this enlightenedage when all the rest of thethou a man diligent in business?" saysthe Bible proverb, "He shall stand beforekings; he shall not stand before Times have changed. Many haveworld is demanding enlightenment.mean men."come to realize that the evangelicalAs for the young people of the typicalhigh school age of today, as I am ligion which takes the word of thereligion is the model Christian re­And away flew the bluebird to theable to see, we are teaching them to Gospel for the rule of its conduct andriver.loaf and to regard it as a national teaches and guides men to deeds ofThe maiden arose and stood beforecrime for any one to ask them to uprightness towards God and man.the old man, waving the willowwork. You cannot break a boy to And this has been manifested amongbranches back and forth above hiswork after he is sixteen and make us when you had compassion on ushead. He began to grow smaller andhim like it. He will dread common and generously sent us teacher.s. Porsmaller, until there was nothing leftwork. Too many boys and girls todayare seeking an education with the volence extended to all the villageswe do not forget nor deny your bene­where he had been but a little clusterof green leaves. She knelt downidea that they won't have to work. and the enlightenment you have givenbeside the dainty things and took outThe trouble is that we have raised in to all our country. For you taughtof the bosom of her dress some prettythe minds of the younger generation most of us to speak the truth and keeplittle pink and white blossoms. Shethe impression that tO' work with the the Sabbath and avoid profanity andtucked these gently beneath thehands is a disgrace. They think they vice.leaves, and said softly, "I give youwill work with their heads. All right On this account we continually longof my greatest virtues and breathethen, the woodpecker makes a living for a return of those days when weupon you my sweetest breath. 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March 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lSPRING TIME."The time of the singing of birds iscome, and the voice of the turtle is heardin our land."We look from the window—piles ofdirty snow and the refuse of winter greetsour eye. What were once green andflowering bushes and trees are now uglybrown twigs and barren trees—deadthings, and the ground itself a hard uninvitingmass of frozen earth—all is bleakand barren.But in the air we feel the first whiffof the breath of Spring. We know thatdespite these flurries of snow. Springrains will soon be here to wash clean ouroutside world, and warm Spring sunshineto melt earth's frozen bosom and to coaxout the tiny blades of grass and the blossomson the trees. Soon earth will castaside its soiled and worn out winter garmentand be clothed anew with the softgreen-sward dotted with crocuses and allearly Spring flowers. Spring—earth'shouse cleaning time. We will look againfrom our window and take courage, forSpring will come into the heart." 'Tis spring-time on the eastern hills!Like torrents gush the summer rills;Through winter's moss and dry dead leaves-The bladed grass revives and lives.Pushes the mouldering waste away.And glimpses to the April day."The housewife looks around the homeand takes stock after the hard winter.Her hangings and decorations in whichshe took such pride in the Fall, are nowblack with soot. She feels as though herhome has "fallen into a pit of ink, thatthe wide sea hath drops too few to washher clean again."But she will soon be airing and beatingthe carpets, and with brooms and mopsand brushes be sweeping out cob-webs andscrubbing the paints. Old and tatteredhangings will give place to bright new curtains,broken furniture be consigned tothe flames, and the home be once morea paradise. *January first has been set aside, formany years, as the time for new resolutions—tothrow aside unhelpful old habitsas an old shoe and start out in new channels.The Spring time brings with it anotherseason of change—not so much of throwingaside old habits as of clearing off olddebts and clearing up the mind, gettingready to bud forth with new ideas andmethods as the Spring bursts into bloom.There is that annual income tax whichwe must clear off or pay the consequences.There is the Church Budget—a debt weowe to God. Can we afford to be anyslacker in clearing off our debts to Godthan to our cguntry?Then, too, our minds are full of cobwebs—worries,cares, stubborn ideas thatour old methods are the best, cobwebs ofill 'will—let us sweep them all out. Keephouse cleaning time in the soul. Andwhen we are all swept clean of the winter'sdebts and the winter's cobwebs—let the sunshine of faith and trust in Godflood in.The Lord let the house of a brute to the soulof a man.And the man said, "Am I your debtor?"And the Lord—"Not yet: but make it as cleanas you can,And then I will let you a better."SHARING OUR ADVANTAGES.By W. H. Morse, M.D.We are accustomed to boast that wehave "all the advantages" here in thiscountry, and there are none who can disputeit. We certainly have them all, infull measure, and varying character. Weadvertise this America of ours by recitingthe advantages of residence here, andwhen we get to going with our honestboasting, we find it quite difficult to stop.What a long list they make! We catalogueeverything that seems to us worthwhile, from good wages and business enterpriseto pictures of Pike's Peak andAtlantic City. We never knew what braggingand vaunting was until we got startedalong this line. Neither Greece or Romewas ever so praised by their citizens, andwe are by no means ready to concede thatthere is any other country that can beginto compare with ours. We are profusein our invitations to others to come andsee for themselves. And the invitationis accepted. They come.The immigrant flood has been pouringin, year after year. But, to be honest,do we share our advantages with themas we should? Are we not wont to showthat which we have, behind plate glass,where they cannot be touched? Wepay the immigrant good wages, and givehim his money regularly. But what else,what else beside money? Do we pay inother things as well? One of our advantagesconsists in our religious privileges.Do we, as a rule, share them with thesenew-comers? Do we take pains to findout whether they would enjoy that whichwe enjoy? Are we not too thoughtlessabout this? We take it for granted thatthe Italians and Hungarians are Catholicsbecause they come from Catholic countries,and fail to know that a large percentageof them never hear mass. If,perhaps, we have pity on them, whatdoes it amount to? Do we invite themto our services? Do we do mission workamong them? If, perchance, we do, whatreal interest do we take in their welfare?Are we used to speaking of Brother Tonyand Sister Hlapalonia? Do we not continueto regard them as being as unwashed^nd unclean a§ they were when they werereceived at Ellis Island? Honestly, now,is it not the custom to keep speaking of"those foreigners," forgetting, maybe,that some time before yesterday our ownancestors were "foreigners"?One of our greatest of all advantagesis the open Bible, and sometimes I amafraid we do not realize that there areothers who do not have it. It is a foremostduty to give the Word to these newneighbors, the immigrants, not alone fortheir own sakes, but for that of theirfriends and relatives in the old countries,who have never seen it. Those who havecome to us as immigrants are accustomedto send home and to carry home the moneyearned here and many American articleswhich they have learned to prize, andwhich the recipients across the waterprize as having come from "that Am-e-recah."And principal among these articlesshould be the Scriptures in their own language.Indeed, that is the very firstthingthat they think of sharing with theirfolks, if they have found out its valuehere. And those who are in the homelandsare far more hungry for the Breadof Life than the Near East has ever beenfor material bread.Hartford, Conn.EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. IX. How Account for the Fossils?There are two general methods of accountingfor the existence and locationof fossils. The one is known as the uniformitytheory, the other as the catastrophictheory.According to the theory of uniformitythe continents have been slowly submergedin the water of the ocean severaltimes through many millions of yearsand the fossils have been formed by theremains of animals and plants which havebeen deposited in the water. These haveremained there until they were coveredwith sediment, and were preserved asthe sediment hardened into rock. Thistheory has been accepted by most geologistsfor three-quarters of a century.Many have forgotten that it is merely atheory and have regarded it as an establishedlaw.The theory of catastrophism accountsfor the formation and preservation of fossilsby a sudden change or catastrophe,or series of catastrophes, which tookplace in the earth's crust at some ancienttim.e.Sir J. Wm. Dawson, late President ofM'Gill University, and one of the mostnoted geologists of the latter part of thepast century, said: "On the great questionat issue between the 'Uniformitarians'and 'Catastrophists,' I desire to occupya middle ground" (Acadian Geology,3rd Rd., p. 670). Though he believed(Continyed on page 4)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 81Cobenanter(BUorfeerspersonalA LASTING CONVERT.By M. K. Carson.About six years ago, a consecratedChristian young man, a member of theMethodist Episcopal Church, attended ourSabbath evening service. In the seatwhere he was sitting were some tractson Secrecy, which had been sent out bythe Witness Committee. This young manwas interested in this subject. He notonly asked for the tracts, but he also desiredto have an interview with me in hishome on the question of Secrecy. Thisrequest was granted and the question,"Whether a Christian should belong to asecret oath-bound lodge," was discussed.Led by the Spirit of God, this seeker afterthe truth was convinced that it is a sinfor believers to be "unequally yoked togetherwith unbelievers."At the same time he knew it would notbe easy for him to follow the leading olthe Spirit. His pastor was a very activeMason; most of his friends in the churchwere members of some lodge; and manyof his associates in business were alsolodge members. He says in a recentletter:"In regard to your question on secretsocieties, am glad to say tonight that Ido not belong to any. I have watchedthem since you and I had that talk, andI have noticed one trait in almost everyone of them; and that is filthyconversationand blasphemy. No, I have grownto be a man and have put away childishthings. I have walked the pilgrim's pathfor about seven years now, and have stoodsome pretty severe storms, and I now believeChrist will see me through to myjourney's end. Praise the Lord!"My church is a strong secret orderchurch; but there are a few of us thatrefrain from it."One Odd Fellow asked me to join hislodge while I was in Sabbath School oneSabbath. I told him true charity wasfree and seeketh not her own."EVOLUTION.(Continued from page 3)in the geological age theory, in a modifiedform, he did not believe in the transmutationof species. (Ibid., p. 669). He wasparticularly opposed to the theory thatman was evolved from the lower animals.He believed that the physical evidencefrom geology indicates that the world,since the appearance of man, is not morethan eight thousand years old. (Points ofContact between Revelation and NaturalScience, pp. 21, 22.) He also believedthat there was no certain evidence thatthe movements of earth's crust whichwere supposed by geologists to be slow andgradual were necessarily slow, but thatthere were many geological reasons whichtended to prove that these movementswere often rapid. (Princeton Review,Nov. 1879, p. 595.) He did not believe inthe theory of the universal glacier, butthat local glaciers, drift ice and cold northerncurrents may account for the phenomenausually attributed to glaciers. (AcadianGeology, p. 668.) For such facts asthe following—the tissues in coal are asperfect as if formed yesterday (Ibid. p.498) ; the trunks of trees and ferns arefound erect in the devonian rocks (Ibid.Suppl., p. 70) ; the destruction of fishesin beds four or five feet thick "suddenlykilled and embedded in the accumulatingsediment" (Ibid. Suppl., p. 101) ; and the•sudden world-wide changes of climatefrom temperate to arctic of which he says,"no fact is better established" (Rightsand Duties of Science, p. 681)—he recognizedthat it was necessary to proposemore than a theory of slow changes toexplain.In various publications, beginning earlyin the present century, and particularlyin "The New Geology" (1923), ProfessorG. M. Price has gone farther than Dawsonand has worked out a theory of catastrophismwhich he believes should entirelysupplant the theory of uniformism.The statements of Prof. Price both beforeand since the publication of the latterbook have been attacked bitterly by"orthodox" geologists. Prof. A. M. Miller,writing of him before the publication ofhis New Geology, admits that he has goneinto the literature of the subject, but criticizeshim because he was not a memberof any scientific body yet styled himself"geologist." (Science, June 20, 1922).Since the appearance of his New GeologyProf. Chas. Schuchert has called him "afundamentalist harboring a geologicalnightmare." He is greatly exercised becausehe rejects "the things that havelong been accepted as the fundamentalsof this science" and substitutes "his newcatastrophism." Prof. Schuchert showshis disrespect not merely for Price, butfor the Word of God, when he speaks of"our old friend, the 'universal deluge' "and of "the little ark that harbored a lovingpair of all living species of plants andanimals." (Science, May 30, 1924, p. 487.)Before Price wrote his New Geology hestudied the subject for at least a quarterof a century, and gave most of his timefor ten years previous to its publicationin observation, study and preparation ofmaterial for the book. Even his criticsadmit that he has gone into the literatureof the subject. Why then has he noright to propose a new theory? Almostevery man who has proposed a substitutefor a long accepted theory of science hasbeen ridiculed. It was true of Copernicus,and his theory was about a hundredyears in gaining general acceptance. Darwinsneered at Lamarck, and scientistsignored Mendel and accepted Darwin.What special equipment had Darwin asa geologist or biologist when he went onthe Beagle as a naturalist? Robert H.Murray has shown, in a recent book on"Science and Scientists of the NineteenthCentury," that Joule, Hemholtz, Pasteurand Lister were ignored or snubbed bytheir contemporary scientists. As JohnBurroughs said of Darwin, we may notreject his facts, but any man has a rightto criticize his theories. Surely Price andothers have the right to criticize the theoriesof geology, though they have beenwidely accepted.Prof. Price accepts the Bible record atits face value, and Schuchert and otherswho ignore it, leave out the best accreditedhistory of the origin, life and ancientchanges of the world. Sir J. W. Dawsonsaid: "The trite saying that the Bible wasnot intended to teach science is one ofthose superficial truths often used to covermuch ignorance." He goes farther andsays that it is the duty of science to teachteleology. At the close of his massiveand scholarly book on Geology he says:"We are but infants in knowledge" and"we may be much aided by cultivating anacquaintance with the Maker and Ruler"of the world.Consensus of Opinions3n iTatJor of %\)t laalinsAmbrose. 340-397.The law instructs, history informs, prophecypredicts, correction censures andmorals exhort. In the Book of Psalmsyou find the fruit of all these, as well asa remedy for the salvation of the soul.The Psalter deserves to be called the praiseof God, the glory of man, the voice of theChurch and the most beneficial confessionof faith. The Psalms teach me to avoidsin and to unlearn being ashamed of repentance.In the Psalms delight and instructionvie with each other; we sing forenjoyment and read for instruction.Philip Schaff.The Book of Psalms is the oldest ChristianHymn Book; inherited from the ancientcovenant.The Councils of Laodicea (A. D. 360)and of Chalcedon (A. D. 451) prohibitedthe ecclesiastical use of all uninspired orprivate hymns.

March 17, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERO n T h e L a s t L a pL e t s P u l l T o g e t R e rTHE BUDGET TABLEappears in this issue. Study it carefully. A few congregations have their apportionmentnow raised. Many others will easily raise theirs. Not a few have a longway to go. $48,237.60 yet remains of the $100,000 to be raised. The CovenanterChurch can and we believe will meet it. It will mean that those who are able willmake large contributions. All of us will want to give as God has prospered us.We will miss the blessing if we fail. "There is that withholdeth more than ismeet, and it tendeth to poverty."ALL THESE ARE DEPENDING ON USEleven missionaries in Syria, eleven in Cyprus, one in Asia Minor, twenty-two inChina, six at the Indian Mission, sixteen at the Southern Mission and two atthe Jewish Mission. Besides all these the Seminary and the College and theWitness Work and the Evangelistic Work and the support of our weak congregationsand the relief of our sick and aged ministers, etc., are depending on us.We do not intend to fail them. Anyhow, this is a privilege we do not want tomiss for ourselves. How would we feel in the next world if we were conscious thatsome folks were lost because we kept for ourselves what God asked us to give forthem?IS THE TITHE ALL IN?or has it been accumulating during the year? Bring it into the storehouse. Itwill support no modernist missionaries. It will not be used for any false teachersof religion. It will sustain a loyal army of Christian workers who teach the Wordof God in truth and who hold up the honor of Jesus Christ as the only Redeemerof the world. This is our opportunity for making friends who will receive us into"everlasting habitations.""If Any One Shirks in My Congregation I Will Not Be That One!"LET'S PULL TOGETHER!THE FORWARD MOVEMENT

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for April 4, 1926.JESUS APPEARS TO HIS DIS­CIPLES.John 20:24-29; 21:15-17.In beginning our study of thelesson for today we should rememberthat John makes the resurrection ofJesus the climax of his mighty argiimentfor the deity of Jesus. Thespecific purpose for making this recordof the circumstances that westudy today of that crowning eventof the earthly career of the Wordwho became flesh, is to tell what convincedhimself of its truth and howthe other disciples and friends ofJesus were so convinced of His resurrection.After all seems over, afterJesus had lived His wonderful lifefor a few years in Palestine and hasbeen rejected by His own, has beenput to a shameful death and buriedin the tomb, and His sorrowing disciplesare stricken with the horrorand hopelessness of their grief, Johngives his story of the resurrection, inwhich he bears his own testimony asan eye-witness of his risen Lord.(21:24.)The appearances of Jesus after Hisresurrection are centered in John'sGospel around four events: his owndiscovery of the empty tomb andJesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene;Jesus' appearance to the disciplesin the absence of Thomas; toThomas together with the other disciples;and (o the disciples, especiallyto Peter, by the Sea of Galilee.As we study over these accounts wemight follow the suggestion of Dr.Erdman and gather our thought aboutthree subjects: first, the nature of theevidence to the fact of the resurrectionwhich each presents; secondly,the content of the faith inspiiod; andthirdly, the prophecy which each containsof the life in which faith willissue.In the first scene we see Peter andJohn at the empty tomb. They hadbeen summoned there by Mary Magdalene.Peter turns away bewildered,but John sees the tomb empty and thecloths which had been about the bodyof Jesus undisturbed and His napkinwhich had been about His head carefullyfolded up in a place by itself.He then believes. He concludes thereis but one explanation of the facts beforehim; Jesus has risen from thedead. It may be, he believed, furtherthan that, that as the Lord had risenHe was therefore the divine Son ofGod.Mary Magadalene was the first personto .see the Lord after His resurrection.She stood at the tomb weepingbut her sorrow is turned into joyby one single word spoken by Him.In the evening the Ma.ster appearedto the assembled disciples.There were ten of them. They werefilled with fear at His presence. ButHe held up His hands and thusquieted their fears. They werepierced hands. Thus He assuredthese men that they were the samehands which had been nailed to thecross. He had risen.The Lord appeared a second timeto the disciples to convince Thomasof the reality of His resurrection. Heoffered just the evidence which Thomashad demanded. Then Thomas believedbut without demanding theproof he had before required. He wasconvinced not only of His resurrectionbut of His divine nature for he criedout in adoring wonder, "My Lord andmy God."The appearance at the sea of Galileewas an unanswerable proof thatJesus was risen. The proof was seenby the seven: men. We see them sitting,talking, eating and drinking with mines my destiny hereafter?Him. In the midst sits the Masterwith the nail prints in His hands, thevery Master whom they had followedfor three years. They could not bedeceived. To have Jesus come to themat such an hour and at such a placeso surprised them that they wouldlike to ask Him how He knew theywere there and how He got there, andhow Fie could tell that the fish woreon the right side of the boat, andwhere the fire came from and thebread and the flsh. But all these humanlynatural questions were checkedHow would Thomas explain and justifyhis lack of belief in the resuriection?What evidence did he demand?by the knowledge that He was theLord. Tliat Peter wa.s convinced andOf what advantage is his scepticism room on the roof where the disciplessatisfled we know. He says to Cornelius,we did "eat and drink with Himto present generations? Have we the are. Use colored splints for them.evidence at hand that Thomas demanded?Are men then justified in are shut. No way for anyone to enter.Thomas is here this time. The doorsafter He rose from tlie dead."doubting the fact of the rcsnrieclion? Suddenly Jesus is standing thereThe repeated appearances of .lesusWhat other evidences have we that among them. He says, "Peace beto His disciples and others furnishedthe disciples did not then have?an infallible proof that He had risenWhat was the attitude of Jesusagain, and that their preaching andministry must be based upon this fact.The fact that the apostles did notthemselves anticipate the resurrectionhaving failed to grasp the teaching ofJesus with regard to it and that theywere reluctant at fir.stto believe thatHe had risen from the dead addsgreatly to the strength of the evidencefor the resurrection. It showsclearly laught in the Scriptures thanthe resurrection of believers to bewith the Lord in endless joy.The practical bearing of the resurrectionon Christian character is expressedby Paul in his ringing challengeto Christian idealism and higherspiritual motive, based on our repre­JESUS APPEARS TO HIS DISCIsentationin Jesus' conquest of death."If ye then be risen, with Christ, seekPLES.John 20:24-29; 21:16-17.those things which are above, where Golden Text: Because thou hastChrist sitteth on the right hand of seen me, thou hast believed: blessedGod." The effect of the resurrection are they that have not seen, and yetof Christ ought to be constantly felt have believed. John 20:29.and shown in the everyday life ofevery Christian.Ann, when Jesus died on the crossand was buried in the tomb in theHas my belief in the risen Lord af­garden, did he remain dead? "No,He came back to life again." Howfected my life ? Has my faith that becauseHe lives I shall also live, bornefruit in the kind of life I am living?Or do I live as though this life endedall, as though there vvere no connectionbetween this present life and thelife to come, as though I had no certaintythat my character here deter­SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TEACH­ING OF THE LESSON.BY PROF. JOHN COLEMAN.JESUS APPEARS TO HIS DIS­CIPLES.Jno. 20:24-29; 21:15-17.Who was Thomas? Why had henot been present at the meeting aweek earlier? What was his personalattitude toward Jesus? Jno. 11:16.toward tlie doubt of Thom.as? Rememberthat when Nathaniel believed oncomparatively little evidence, Jesussaid, "Thou shalt see greater thingsthan these." He proposes to give evidence,at least, sufficient for thosewho "will to believe." Study the talkwith Nicodemus to see what requisitesJesus judges as necessary in the manLesson forthe ChildrenBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson I.—For April 4, 1926.do we know it? "A lot of people sawHim."Who saw Jesus first, Marcus?"Mary Magdalene."Then the other women who hadcome to the tomb saw Jesus, andPeter, and the two on the way to Emmaus,and that same Sabbath nightthe disciples in the upper room.But Thomas was not with the otherten that first Sabbath night whenJesuis came to them. When they toldThomas about it he would not believe.It was too wonderful to believe.Thomas said unless he could see andtouch the print of the nails in Jesus'hands and the wound in Jesus' side,he would not believe.It is Sabbath evening a week later.With these blocks let us build thehouse in Jerusalem where the disciplesgather together. We will makethe outside stairway leading to theunto you."Then Jesus turns to Thomas,"Reach hither thy finger,and see myhands; and reach hither thy hand,and put it into my side: and be notfaithless, but believing."How did Jesus know what Thomashad said to the other disciples, Ernest?"He knows everything we eventhink."Thomas is convinced now and says,"My Lord and my God."We think it would be easy to believewho can "see" the evidence he gives.how strong must have been the proofPerhaps ths difficulty with our modernistswho cannot see the supernat­on Jesus if we could only see Him,to convince them so completely thatthey rejoiced in it and spent theirural even in Jesus is due to their lack don't we, Miriam? What does Jesuslives in hardship and sacrifice in ord':'L'of being born again.say about those who believe withoutto teach it.Where had Jesus found most of His seeing, Mildred? "Because thou hastThen Jesus by His resurrection assuredthe resurrection of all believers.disciples? What had been their occupations?Where had He spent most are they that have not seen, and yetseen me, thou hast believed: bles.sedHe is "the fir.stfruits of them that,of His ministry? Now they are back have believed."sleep." It is this great fact whichon the old familiar location. What Up at this other end of the tablebrings joy and hope to Christian heartspromise had Jesus made to Peter when sink this pan of water in the sand forin the midst of trials and disappointmentsand which enables ChristiansHe called the young fisherman from the Sea of Galilee. Jesus had toldhis boat? Now Peter was near the His disciples that He would meetto rise superior to both tribulation andday when he would catch Ihrce thousandby one sermon yet would not the up here to wait for him.them in Galilee. So they have comeprosperity. The courage and faith ofearly Christians and their power tonet break. What did Peter need that One night there are seven of themwithstand unspeakable persecutionwould prevent him from being filled together. Could Peter keep still verywere grounded on their steadfast andwith pride over his conquest? Why long, Vera? "Not very." What wasunshakable belief in the resurrectiondid Jesus push him so hard ? How hadof Christ as assuring their own resurrectionto a blessed immortality. Inhis work before he became a disciple?Peter shown a lack of this motive "He was a fisherman." This nightpower? Notice that Peter had befoi-othe last analysis all the courage ofhe says, "I go a fishing." The ethershim not only the gathering of theChristians today is based upon thesay, "We also go with thee." So theysheep but their feeding. How is thesame great truth. Nothing is moreget into this fishingboat and set saillatter the more trying?out into the Sea of Galilee.

March 17, 1926A FAMILY PAPERAll night long these men fish,butthey catch nothing. In the earlymorning they are cold and discouraged.In the morning they look towardshore and see a man standing there.They do not recognize him. "Children,have ye any meat?" he calls tothem. "No," they call back. "Castthe net on the right side of the ship,and ye shall find." They do so and somany fish are in the net they cannotdraw it up into the boat.John turns to Peter—"It is theLord!" Peter is so anxious to getto Jesus he jumps right out into theSea. The rest go in the boats draggingthe net so full of fish.Jesus has breakfast started—a fireof coals and fish already on it, andbread. He tells the disciples to briiijjmore fish. Soon He has all ready.Wouldn't you like to have Jesus prepareyour breakfast, Betty? Jesusteaches us that it is noble to serve,yet some folks are too proud to dowhat Jesus will do Himself."Come and dine,'' calls Jesus.Jesus not only has cooked the breakfast,but He serves it. "Jesus thencometh, and taketh bread, and giveththem, and fishlikewise."Paul, v.dio was the disciple whodenied Jesus? "Peter." Do you thinkhe has been particularly happy sincethat time? "No, how could he." Hekeeps thinking about it all the time asthey all sit here eating breakfast withJesus.Has Jesus forgiven Peter, Russell?"Long ago.'' Just as soon as Peterwas sorry Jesus forgave him, but hehas not told Peter so as yet.This niorning after breakfast isover Jesus says to Peter, "Simon, sonof Jonas, lovest thou me more thanthese?" Peter answers, "Yea, Lord;thou knowest that I love thee." Jesussays, "Feed my lambs." The littlefolk, the young Christians, the boysand girls.But Jesus wants Peter to be .sureabout his love for the Lord. So Jesusasks again "Simon, son of Jonas, lovestthou me?" Peter says again,"Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I lovethee." This time Jesus says, "Feedmy sheep." He is to care for theolder people, and to guide them.How many times did Peter denyJesus, Henry? "Three times." SoJesus makes him profess his love threetimes. For the third time Jesus asks,"Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thoume?" Peter is hurt because Jesusdoes not seem to believe he meanswhat he says and answers, "Lord,thou knowest all things; thou knowestthat I love thee." Again Jesusanswers, "Feed my sheep."Peter is now sure of Jesus' forgivenessand knows that Jesus loveshim dearly. He is restored once moreto his place among the disciples.Evelyn, do youi think Peter willdeny Jesus any more? "No."know and times friends So saw because that after of him Jesus he go the rose still up saw disciples into lives from him heaven, and and the so is other dead many lov­weing us and watching over us all of No. 53; 33:4-6, No. 81; 110:1-6, No. cannot properly be called a Christianthe time.305; 145:6-8, No. 392; 2:1-4, No. 4; nation until she is willing to have72:9-12, No. 193a.such an acknowledgment of Christ inReferences: Psa. 22:28; 72:11;Ifoung People's DnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, April 4, 1926.THE CHRISTIAN AMENDMENT-HOW WORK FOR IT?Psa. 2:10-12; John 18:37.Psalms: 99:1-4, No. 263; 22:12-14,24:1; 33:12; Prov. 14:34; Dan. 7:27;Matt. 28:18; John 12:32; 3:35; Luke1:32; Mark 12:17; Rev. 11:15; IITim. 6:14; 2:1,2.The Christian Amendment to ourNational Constitution would be a devoutrecognition of the authority andlaw of Jesus Christ, the Saviour andKing of Nations. The United States11 IT|IS NOT TOO EARLY TO BEGINaTHINKING ABOUTDaOy VacationlBible School Plans for 1926THE PRESBYTERIAN CURRICULUMSTANDS AMONG THE BESTKINDERGARTEN"Talking to Our Heavenly Father," Towne 75 cents, postpaidA complete program book and manual for the KindergartenDepartment.PRIMARY DEPARTMENT"Learning God's Way," DudleyPrice on application(Ready in April.)The first book in a new Primary course. 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Other 12 books contains suggested suggestions request. relative to the organizationof a Daily Vacation Bible School, to the securing of pupils,the training of teachers, the conducting of the school. It also containsthe standard for the schools. This bulletin will be sent freeon request.PUBLICATION DEPARTMENTPRESBYTERIAN BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION(THE WESTMINSTER PRESS)Headciuai-ters: PHILADELPHIA. Witherspoon BuildingNew York, LiiS Fifth Ave. Cincinnati. 420 Elm St. St. Louis. 914 Pine St.Chicago, 126 N. Wabash Ave. Nashville, 711 Church St. San Francisco. 278 Post StAtlanta, 200 Auburn Ave. Pittsburgh. Granite Buildingher constitution of government. Everyloyal Christian in America will workfor such a Christian Amendment tothe Constitution to the utmost of hisability.A Christian will show that Christis his own King. Everywhere, always,in all circumstances, and in everyway, he will submit to Christ's will.He will not by voting in civil elections,yield to the majority of the people ofthe United States the things whichbelong to God. He will pay his taxesto the government and give value forvalue received, but he will not own itas his supreme law. Nor will heswear to support it as it is, else hecould not work to change it by aChristian Amendment.A Christian will preach NationalRepentance. Without national repentancethe Christian Amendementwould be a farce. But when a majorityof our citizens realize the sinof not acknowledging Christ to suchan extent that they will not acknowledgea Government that does not acknowledgeHim, then the ChristianAmendment would be a realized factin short order; it would be no farce.It is of no use to work for a thingand against it at the same time. Somepeople try it, but it really can't bedone.A Christian will join his forces withthose who most effectively work forthe Christian Amendment. If we areChrist's, as so clearly set forth in ourbeloved Dr. George's leaflet underthat title, it is worth while to bebound in covenant with these who arein covenant with Him, to pray andlabor for the peace and welfare ofour country, and to refuse to incorporateby any act with the politicalbody until such a constitutional recognitionof Christ has been secured.Whatever may be said of the work accomplishedby associations of Christiansof various denominations, andthat a church can only render testimony,no more effective work can bedone Juniorthan that which is Topicconsistent witlithe word of His testimony and theBY blood MISS of the MARY Lamb, A. by McWILLIAMS.which we are toovercome—and Topic for even April to 4, "put 1926. over"—the WHAT Christian DOES Amendment. EASTER MEAN?Mark 16:1-8.Psalms: 16:8-11; 17:15; 90:14-17;95:1-7; 103:1-5.References: Gal. 2:19-20; CoL 3:1-2; John 14:1-3; I Thess. 4:1.3-18; ICor. 15:55; Rev. 21:1-7.Dear Boys and Girls:According to association of ideasthe words Easter, spring, and resurrectionseem to be synonymous. As towhether the resurrection of our Lordtook place at Easter, we are not sure;but we are sure that our Lord did(Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes*'*'*The Olathe, Kansas, revivalmeeting closed February 21st withline results.***Rev. D. H. Elliott preached atSuperior and Beulah, Nebr., on Sabbath,February 21st.*'""Watch for the February BudgetTable and see how far your congregationhas yet to go.«**pian to attend the Pre-SynodicConference at the W. R. Russell summerhome at Walton, N. Y.***We are in the last weeks of thechurch year. Will your congregationreport its budget raised in full?**"*George Hawthorne, of ThirdNew York, was a week-end visitor inCambridge, Mass., the latter part ofFebruary.'*'*'* Onchurches were closed by the Board ofHealth, because of a few cases ofscarlet fever in Mercer.'*'**Miss Louise Silberhorn, of Cincinnati,visited for three days recentlyat the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. F.Reade in Youngstown.•'""•^Miss Hazel Foster, daughter of ***Miss Katherine Dickey, of Mars,Dr. F. M. Foster, pastor of Third Pa., who has been visiting relativesNew York, has been qaite ill with in Youngstown for the past twocongestion of the lungs. At last reportsshe was improving.tion for goiter. She left Youngstown everybody. This is followed by a de­months, recently underwent an opera­City Hospital on March 8th and is at votional service from 7:30 to 7:50.'"•"Mrs. A. O. Shay, mother of Mrs.present convalescing nicely at the Then classes are held until 8:45.F. F. Reade, wife of the pastor ofhome of her cousin, Mrs. C. S. Storier. Latin America is the country studied.Youngstown congregation, is spendingTeachers are: Beginners—Miss Agnesa few weeks with relatives in the •"""Rev. J. Burt Willson, who hasvicinity of Boston, Mass.***Pastors and deacons are urgedto keep the needs of Synod's Budget""'"Mrs. Martha SnodgTass, of New-"True Evangelism."before their congregations duringAlexandria, Pa., died on Sabbath many years a missionary among the The "Dynamic of Service'' is not includedhere and need net be returnetlthese closing weeks of the year. Theevening, March 7, 1926. She was Mohammedan people in Syria, wasneeds can be met by every congregationdoing its share.ninety-three years old on January the speaker at the meeting of the yet.11th. She was stepmother to Dr. A. Ministerial association this morning Will thoseMILESTONES.who have anv of thc^e"""•"Miss Viola McBurney, of Denvercongregation, who has been nurs­her mental faculties to the end, and Rev. Stewart read an excellent ward Each one Movement is four at times once? married, onceM. Milligan's firstwife. She retained at 10 o'clock in the Y. M. C. A. books pleaseByreturnJane M'Lean.them to the For­by Love,ing in the Fordham Hospital, New gave expression to a sure hope in hor paper oh "Mohammedanism." TheD. H. ELLIOTT.Next when dread Want has lookedYork City, this past winter, has re­Saviourturnedto her home. She will be •"""The Rhodes family, of Slipperypaper was unusually interesting, dueus in the eyeto the personal knowledge and experienceof the writer. A vote of thanksAnd while we work and pray and lookmissed by her friends in New York. Rock, Pa., experienced a manifest protectionby the "encamping angel." Onabove,'*'*'*S. R. Boggs gave a few minuteswas extended to Rev. Stewart byHas drawn us closer 'ere he iiassedto Santa Ana recently and was metFebruary 25 they saw a funnel-shapedthe ministers presents for the finepresentationof this subject.us by.by G. N. Greer and Samuel Edgar.cloud come up the valley, lift theirThen come the hours wo spend withHowever, we could not prevail on himlarge chicken house in the air andThe president. Rev. A. J. Randies,stern-eyed Painto stay with us for a meeting, as hiswreck it, move and damage otherpresided, and the devotional periodschedule seemed to be more than full.buildings, and fell two large treeswas NOTICE in charge TO of AID Rev. RECEIVINGThat leave us spent and weak, andS. B. Copeland.that grew by the house. They were—New Castle CONGREGATIONS.then the lastNews.Last Synod took the following action:Is watching Death together, and the'^"•The Mercer audience is diminishedby cases of measles in threeOf love enduring through the crisislaid down alongside the house.. gain***Mr. J. C. McKnight writes fromfamilies. Grace, Raymond and Ida"That congregaOons drawing frompassed.Orlando: "I note with interest tho newRhodes, and little Freddie McKnightthe funds of the Home Mission BoardFOR SALE.directory as you are giving it in thoare sick; Calvin and Robert McKnightand William Rhodes are convalescing."•""Martin Shodd, a former memberof Youngstown congregation,passed away on Monday morning,March 8th. Death was due to Euremicpoisoning. Rev. F. F. Reade, pastorof our congregation at Youngstown,conducted the funeral services.••'""Miss Rena Boyd, of Pittsburgh,has returned to her home after spendinga few days in Youngstown. Sheacted as special nurse to Miss KatherineDickey during the latter's illnessat the hospital, and visited among herfriends here.AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETYEASTER GIFTSBibles Testaments PortionsVi4

March 17, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERNEW BOOKS BY MACMILLANCOMPANY, NEW YORK.To Be Near Unto God: A Series ofOne Hundred Meditations, by AbrahamKuyper, D.D., LL.D., Late PrimeMinister of the Netherlands. Translatedfrm the Dutch by John H. deVries, D.D. Cloth, 679 pages, price$3.00.The translator of this wonderfulbook, in the biographical sketch hehas written concerning the author,asserts that he was born in Maaslius,Netherlands, October 29th, 1837, theson of Reverend Jan Hendrik andHenriette Huber Kuyper. At the ageof twelve he was able to enter theGymnasium at Middleburg. He matriculatedat the Leyden University,and graduated from there with thehighest honors. He took his Doctoratein Sacred Theology in 1863, whentwenty-six years of age.A year later he began his ministryin Beesd; was called to Utrecht andthen to Amsterdam in 1870. In 1872he became Editor-in-Chief of DcStandard, a daily paper and the officialorgan of the Anti-RevolutionaryParty, which represented in politicsthe Christian contingent of the Dutchnation. Later he edited De Herald, adistinctively Christian Sabbath paperpublished on Fridays. These twolater positions he filledfor forty-fiveyears.In 1874 he was elected a member ofthe Lower House of Parliament, andfounded the Free University in Amsterdamm 1880, which takes the Bibleas the unconditional basis on which torear the whole structure of humanknowledge in every department oflife. He labored here ;strenuousIyfor twenty years, and his seventiethbirthday was the occasion for nationalcelebration, when it was declared that"The biography of Dr. Kuyper is to aconsiderable extent the history of theNetherlands."In 1898 he visited the United Statesand delivered the "Stone Lectures" atPrinceton University, where the Doctorateof Laws was conferred uponhim. Upon his return to the Netherlandshe was made Leader of theAnti-Revolutionary Party, until in1901 Queen Wilhelmina summonedhim to form a Cabinet, and he servedas Prime Minister until 1905, whenhe spent some time in travel, writingan account in a two-volume work, theentire edition being sold before it wasprinted.He lived with watch in hand. Everyhour of day and night had its ownappointed task. His -writings numbermore than two hundred works, manyof them thi'ee and four volumes each.When he was a University studenthe drifted along with the Modernstream, and warmly took part in applaudingProfessor Rauwenhoff whoopenly denied the bodily resurrectionof Jesus. Experiences made deepimpressions on his mind. A prize wasoffered for the best essay on "John aLasco', the great Polish Reformer."He had great difficulty in securingany account of the life of Lasco, andhad about decided that there were nobooks in print that would tell abouthis life, when almost miraculously theGod.'' It is not strange that it hasalready been forecast that "a few decadeshence this book will be recognizedas one of the greatest devotionalclassics in the world." Study it carefully.NEW BOOKS BY LONGMANS,GREEN & CO., NEW YORK.The Master and His Friends, by H.A. Wilson, M.A., Rector and RuralDean of Chettenham. Cloth, 244pages, with colored frontispiece representinghow "The Carpenter Lovedto Talk to the Children About God."The story is written as a narrativeabout two children—a girl and a boy—who are represented as to havelived at the time of Jesus, and knewHim personally; i.s told in languageused by children of today and istherefore easy for the child's mindto grasp and understand. Everyevent is made very clear, particularlythe love of the Master and His unfailingpatience with children andtheir great affection for Him. Everychapter and page pictures the wonderfulundying love of the Saviour,and how He sympathized with, andtried to save us from the awful agonythat possessed Him when he wasdenied and scorned by men, while yetHe was trying to save them from theawful results of their sins.The story of "Mary Magdalene"pictures her as possessed by thedreadful disease of Epilepsy, and de­their aunt arrives later. Their parents,elder brother and sister, havescribes her as writhing in the awfulall gone to Africa and will not return sons for their existence.throes of that disease until the Lord"HIS COMPASSIONS FAIL NOT."for several months.Jesus beheld her suffering in its"Child of My love, lean hard!As Pamela, whose ambition it is todreadful throes and released her foreverfrom its bondage.care.And let Me feel the pressure of thywrite a clopea (encyclopedia), andAmbrose sees a possible suspect inThe de.scription of the countryI know thy burden, for I fashionedeveryone he meets, their minds andaround the Sea of Galilee is vividlyittonguesare kept busy, aside fromportrayed, as well as the work of thePoised it in My own hand, and madethe care they believe James may atdisciples while fishing,and the tenderits weightany time give them by becoming homesickfor his mother.love and forbearance of Jesus towardsPrecisely that which I saw best foreveryone, even towards those whothee,sought to destroy Hirut; especially isit affecting when He prayed, "Father,forgive them for they know not whatthey do."The trial and crucifixion lose noneof their power to mo-'ve the hearts ofthe readers, neither does the news ofthe resurrection fail to stir to theinnermost founts of iov the hearts ofHis beloved followers even at the presenttime.There is that, however, in the Bible.story, that cannot be excelled whenmature minds read it; a solemnityand greater sweetness of expression; to be a noted woman explorer, whobut children will, of course, findgreat tries to avoid the limelight. Severalassistance to their understanding ofothers turn out to be just as innocentthe whole story of Christ's life and in purpose, but all the ingenuity ofsacrifice for their salvation whileReposing on My heart.Pamela and Alphonse, who try knownreading this sweet, simple narrativeCompare Hebrews Thou ihf lovest Me? A Deluxe Biblemethods of detectives to unravel them,in their accustomed language. 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10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84IC o n t r i b u t i o n s t o T h e B u d g e tCongregationDelburneLake RenoReginaWinnipegTotalDenverGreeley .La JuntaTotal ,Bethel . . .BloomingtonOakdale ....Old BethelPrincetonSelma . . .TotalUP TO MARCH FIRST, 1926$48,238 YET TO RAISE! — HERE IS WHERE LEADERSHIP WILL TELL!Apportionment$ 65230100155Central Canada's Share $$1,4601,8401,000Colorado's Share$1,0001,5001,650825500225Illinois' ShareChicago $ 300Hopkinton 800Morning Sun 2,200Rehoboth, la 300Sharon 3,000Vernon 75Washington 125TotalIowa's ShareBeulah $ 700Billings 100Cache Creek 325Clarinda 2,725Denison 900Eskridge 500Hebron 725Kansas City 1,000Long Branch 950Olathe 1,625Quinter 700Stafford 250Sterling 2,150Superior 650Topeka 950Kansas' ShareWinchester 2,850Total Belle Center . .. .Bellefontaine . .. .CedarvilleCincinnatiHethertonJonathan's CreekNew ConcordRaySouthfleldUnited Miami . ..Utica Total$ 350225150325125550575100650950800Ohio's SharePaid In100.0075.0015.00190.00550.00785.00475.00410.00$ 1,670.00$ 4,300.00$ 405.001,142.00451.78265.0020.0049.00$ 2,332.78$ 5,700.00$ 245.62.50.00205.00167.02291.8950.00117.69$ 1,127.22$ 6,800.00$ 175.83105.92158.851,658.25257.20152.85380.50835.00623.52330.55585.6742.00748.00248.60862.851,712.30$ 8,877.89$17,100.00$ 125.38 153.00138.00378.00451.5032.00650.00334.9090.30$ 2,353.08$ 4,800.00CongregationAlmonteLisbonLochielSyracuseYorkTotalFresno . .Hemet . . .Los AngelesPortland . . .Santa Ana .SeattleTotal1st Philadelphia2nd Philadelphia3rd PhiladelphiaOrlandoTotalBarnesville .CornwallisBarnet1st Boston .2nd BostonBovina . . .CambridgeColdenhaVn , .Montclair' ,1st Newburgh2nd New York . .3rd New YorkWaltonWhite LakeWest HebronTotalAlleghenyBear Run end MahoningBeaver Palls . ,Central AlleghenyCollege Hill .. .ConnellsvilleEast EndGenevaLittle Beaver ....MercerMiller's Run . .NewNew CastleNorth UnionParnassusPine CreekPittsburghRehoboth, PaAlexandriaApportionment$ 7401602501,275875Rochester's Share $P 502001,8501751,5001,425Pacific Coast's Share$1,9501,6505,300400Philadelphia's Share. $ 752005254502(106006004505151,600•1- 7001.225l.,"50300New York'.s Share60$1,4003001,3009503,7007009501,6003005001,200. 2,2002,8505,400 1001,100 150350503004,500200Slippery Total Rock .... . . . .Syrian Congregation . . . Pittsburgh's ShareWomen's SynodicalUnion$2,946.25IndividualsWilkinsburg$ 481.00YoungstownNOW FOR THE TEST OF COVENANTER LOYALTY!Paid In220.00100.00282.55992.95121.001,716.503,300.0045.00222.191,163.00175.00949.41800.00$ 3,354.60$ 5,200.»0$ 1,359.171,350.002,710.43487.75$ 5,907.35$ 9,300.00$134.8230.0052.50179.00246..35232.45269.00274.002,877.0085.00894.61300.00$ 5,574.73$12,850.00$ 677.5095.70720.00415.00164.00501.00389.501,164.66168.00250.00157.00724.00656.1550.00893.005.005,208.82120.00221.35195.252,526.8228.26$15,231.00$30,100.00Treasurer's BooksClose April 15thTHE FORWARD MOVEMENTI

March 17, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11F o r N A T I Q N - w i d ea n d W Q R L D - w i d eB i b l e W o r kThe Bible in whole or in part nowexists in 835 languages and dialects. Muchtranslation work remains to be completed.The American Bible Society serves allthe churches in the work of translating,producing and distributing the Scripturesfor missionary purposes both at home andabroad.Its total issues in its 110 years amountto 173,976,296 volumes in more than 237languages and dialects and in 16 languagesand systems for the Blind. Its issues for1925 were 9,069,120 volumes. No churchcan carry out its missionary program withoutthis help and the American Bible Societycannot render this world-wide servicewithout the help of the churches.All churches are asked to contributeto this important missionary work.Contributionsare urgently needed and shouldbe sent at once to theA m e r i c a n Bible SocietyBIBLE HOUSE, ASTOR PLACENEW YORK CITYHOME AGENCIES: New York, Philadelphia,Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Denver,Cincinnati, Richmond, Dallas, Agency among theColored People of the United States.FOREIGN AGENCIES: Havana, Mexico City,Cristobal, Buenos Ayres, Rio de Janeiro, Constantinople,Cairo, Manila, Bangkok, Shanghai,Tokyo.A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE BOOKOF ACTS.The Department of Evangelism ofthe Church of the Disciples of Christhas added a new chapter for the Bookof Acts. It does not propose to adda twenty-ninth chapter to our NewTestament account in this Book.This new chapter relates to theamazing success of the nation-widesimultaneous Scripture reading campaignconducted by Mr. Jesse M.Bader, Secretary of Evangelism ofthe United Christian Missionary Societyof the Disciples of Christ.Using the slogan: "A Chapter aDay Keeps the "Tempter Away," Mv.gale, the snow is swirling, trees lookBader urged the members of the black and lifeless, and grim winterchurches of the Disciples of Christ to holds fast bound all vegetable liferead one chapter per day during Februaryfrom the Book of Acts, which brown limb of a vine the other day,around. But I tried to break a barecontains exactly twenty-eight chap­and it did not snap as would a deadters. Emphasis was laid on the factthat copies of the Book of Acts couldbe purchased from the American BibleSociety for one cent each. Thesepenny portions could be carried easilyand read on, the train, in the schoolroom, at the office, in the shop, etc.Mr. Bader's suggestions were receivedwith enthusiasm. So numerouswere the orders received that the AmericanBible Society's stock of pennyportions of the Book of Acts was soonexhausted. New orders were placedwith the printer and the campaign isbeing prolonged.Dr. D. A. Abbott, editor of theChristian Evangelist, estimates thatno less than 500,000 members of theDisciples of Christ churches werereading the Book of Acts during themonth of February.This is the firsttime in Americanchurch history that a single communionhas put on a Scripture readingcrusade of such magnitude.JUNIOR TOPIC.(Continued from page 7)rise, and it means much to us.Nature teaches us the lesson of resurrection.Within the temperate zone,the lesson is unfailingly exemplifiedeach spring; and it must be even morevivid within the frigid zone, when,after the great cold and the severalmonths' night, the sun shines oncemore, and grass, herbs and flowersspring up. Christ called the attentionof His disciples to the fact that agrain of wheal, when planted in theground, died that it might spring upto new and more abundant life.Scientists tell us that matter cannotbe destroyed. You may changeits form, but you cannot annihilateit. Wood, coal, or paper may beburnt, but the ashes remain. Seed isscattered abroad, and it takes rootand brings forth fruit. It dies tolive again. Trees were buried in theearth long years ago, and their substancechanged; but in the hard blackcoal are still the impressions ofleaves, of fern fronds, and other ve.^etationthat has been thus transformed.So we may learn that to die doesnot end all. The grave will yieldtransformed bodies, the soul shallspring up to more abundant life, evenlife eternal; and whether righteous orwicked, whether in heaven or hell, thenew life shall go on.Christ was the first to break thebonds of the grave. He is "the Resurrectionand the Life.'' 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This, in the light ofChrist's resurrection, is the hope ofthe believer. This gives substance tohis faith that the body placed in thegrave will some day break the sleepof death and reunited to the soulstand before the great white thronewith Christ, the Advocate.How we should reverence and worshipthe one who made all this possiblefor us. But for the love andsacj-ifice of Christ, we could not lookforward to eternal life. Rather wouldeverlasting death have been our portion.Let us place our hands in HisO X F O R DB I B L E S1675 11 Si -^ 1925A CHEAP BIBLE usually proves anexpensive one in the long run.True economy will be found inselecting a Bible which is durablybound in real leather, and printedin clear type on paper of goodquality. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Can a Scientific Man are many times as we look back upon AMERICAN CHURCHES ANDthose very restraints that we see thePROHIBITION.The RefoTDied Presbyterian ChorcliBelieve the Bible?wisdom of them.To the Editor of the "Belfast Newshavingno publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forRead a great surgeon's answer If we were allowed to go free, weLetter.''would be indeed unhappy for wein a great bookSir:—In a note appended to anCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Church *ind SabbathSchool Supplies of every description,would bring trouble and difficulty uponour heads. The Lord is indeed as you say, "Recently a Committee of In­item of news in your issue of today,Pubricatiiin Department:A Scientific Nana parent as He deals with His children.As the Children of Israel jour­Churches criticised the working of thequiry of all the United States^oarbWitherspoonof ^^tifitianBldg(Sbmiationor any ofofitsci^r©rej8bpterk.nPhiladelphiaC^uxcp in t|)eDepositories©* tt* Iand the Bibleneyed through the wilderness they experiencedthe wonderful wisdom of summary of the report to which youVolstead Act." A partial and garbledBy HOWARD A. KELLY, M.D., LL.D.THE F»ERRY F>ICTURESGod in the capacity of a parent in His refer was widely published in thisDr. Howard Kelly, of JohnsReproductions of thidealing with them.country a few months ago, and theHopkins University, is oneWorld's Great PaintinB;!.God realizes that man could not existwithout some path to follow or that the Council of the Churches hadimpression created in many minds wasof the ftTcatestliving surgeonsand scientists. HisTWO CENTS EACH forSize 5^ X 8. Postpaidwall to guide him, so He gave to him altered its opinion on the question ofname is known and honored26 or more.the decalogue which is our scripture Prohibition. Subsequent declarationsthroughout the civilizedThey should be in everyreading. Upon these few command­have shown that there were noworld. He tells simply andhome. Send 50 cents forments the lasting laws of the world grounds for this impression. Theclearly what he believes25 on the Life of Christ,are based. They were the great laws December number of the "Bulletin"about the Bible, and why.or for five 10 x 12 sizeof God placed in a condensed form of the Federal Council contains a fullOver 30.000 special subsciiptionspoured in whenBeautiful 64-page Cata­reIig:ious subjectb.for His people. Here they restrain statement of the views of the Councilwith "Thou shalt not," and there on this matter, a statement made "becauseof the misinterpretations of thethese ai-ticles recently appearedin serial form—now'%'r' Theological stamps or coin. Bookslogue for 16 cents inthey say "Thou shalt.''He who has broken through the spirit and point of view of the researchreport in certain quarters."ready in a book of timelylaws of God whether they be laws ofWRITE TO SCHULTE'S The Perry BOOK Plctnrei STORE Canpiiyand compelling interest.restraint or laws of admonition, suffersthe natural consequences.couple of sentences from this state­Perhaps you will give me space for aOver 50.000 Volumes Classified Box 400, by Maiden, Subjectin Mqsb. StockBe sure to add this timely, vital, encouraging,WE BUY AND SELLand permanently enriching volume to yourRestraints are placed about us by ment which leave no room for doubtCorrespondence Solicitedhome library, not forgetting friends who willour natural parents and our HeavenlyFather to keep us from going stand:—"We declare our strong con­as to where the Churches of AmericaSchulte's Book Store ^'twyf^cu/"be greatly pleased with the gift of this book.160 Pages Cloth, $1.25astray and following Satan. He that viction that the policy of ProhibitionAt the Bookstores orCouncil or of its constituent Church,breaketh through these walls finds is the deliberately and permanentlyThe Sunday School Times Co.bodies." In view of a recent statementabout the attitude of the Bishopsthat he will be bitten by the old .serpent,the Devil.this policy has not failed, but, on theestablished policy of this nation; that1031 Walnut Street: Philadelphiaand pledge to Him our unfailing loyaltyand obedience, seeking always towill interest your readers to knowof the American Episcopal Church, itSatan has placed convenient openingswhere we may cross over to the which fully justify its adoption; andcontrary, has already yielded resultsdo His will. Thus will each succeedingPrayer spring be Meetmg to us a type Topic of theFederal Council.—P. C. B.—BelfastI hat that Church is a member of theother side, and as we pass along the that the liquor traffic and the saloonway we see the beautiful flelds which must not come back again." "Thegreat resurrection.News-Letter, February 10, 1926.he has shrewdly placed for our ob­Counciservation and in the proper moment tion in other countries not to be de­urges the friends of Prohibi­BY WYLIE DOUGHERTY. he makes his strong appeal and we ceived by the attempts which haveTopic for March 31, 1926. come to ourselves to iind that we have been Outstanding made by opponents of Prohibitionto interpret the report as a con­Books of Recent IssueBREAKING THROUGH broken through the hedge.RESTRAINTS.Let us stay alert that we may avoid fession of failure, or even of discouragement,The on Door the That part of Has the No Federal Key The Monuments and theEccl. 10:8.being lured through the walls of ourScripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-17. path by that one who is most subtle By Bernard C. Clausen, D.D.Old TestamentGeneral Topic: Things to be afraid of. in his methods. Let us guard our Sermons for Real Americam^By Ira Maurice Price, Ph.D.Psalms: 127, No. 356:1-4; 128, No. fortress in our individual lives whereEach chaptur i.s an enlivening: breath Nrtr Reirrittrn Edition wiih Maps and358:1-4; 7:13-16, No. 12; 80:12-16; there is temptation in our moral life, from thj hills. surprisin.Lj in freshness,Ncti.' Illustrations108:8-11, No. 299; 119 Part 14:1-4, let us guard in our fortress the full ol' wholesomcnc-

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR APRIL 11. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR APRIL 7.VOL. 84. NO. 2163.4 3 R D Y E A RMARCH 24, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909.Christian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYmsaeexEtmamm^^iamT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SAGGRESSIVE FUNDAMENTALISM.THE Fundamentalists Association,formed at Wilmore, Ky., to fight inevery State the presentation of the theoryof evolution as a fact, and to try to prohibitthe teaching of the theory of evolutionin all educational institutions supportedby public money, has issued the fo,^lowingstatem^ent:^"The hour has come when evangeliaalChristians must heed the Scriptural injunctionto contend earnestly for the faithwhich was once delivered to the saints.This association is an answer made to thatclarion call. It does not concern itself withsecondary matters or tenets of a non-essentialcharacter, but its object is to forma more perfect union of the evangelicalforces of the various churches; to establishthe rising generation in the orthodoxfaith of the fathers; to provide for anintense campaign against modernism; top.'"omote the cause and cardinal doctrinesof historic Christianity; and to secure effectivelegislation in the various Statesagainst the teaching of evolution as ascientific fact in tax-supported schools."We believe in the divine and specialcreation of man according to the Genesisaccount which says 'God created man inhis own image, in the image of God createdhe him; male and female created hethem. And the Lord formed man of thedust of the ground and breathed into hisnostrils the breath of life, and man becamea living soul.' "FRICTION NECESSARY TO PROGRESS.The statement of President A. LawrenceLowell of Harvard is doubtless open toemendation, yet it does direct attentionto a flaw in the claim that peace at anyprice is desirable, in the church or any-BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.where else. Dr. Lowell was addressingthe Harvard Graduate Schools Society. Inhis address he affirmed that church attendancehas declined because of a "decreasein antipathy and bitterness between thevarious religious sects." He asserted that"Man is essentially a combative animal,and the increase in respect and cooperationof our various denominations hascaused niciiiy church followers to lose theirinterest in religion." He entered the fieldof special interest common to those whocomposed his audience when he soughtfor an example to illustrate his thought."If we had fewer intercollegiate footballgames, fewer boys would go to college."MODERN MIRACLES.Rev. John Callahan, chaplain of theTombs, speaking out of the vast experienceof a prison chaplain, calls Prohibitiona "miracle of modern civilization."Addressing an audience in New York Cityrecently, he said:"Thank God, the day of miracles hasnot passed. They are still being performed.To those who doubt it, I say,come around to the Bowery with me someday and see for yourselves. Men whowere spiritually dead are being revived.One hears them say: 'Jesus resurrectedme. I am a new man. I have been broughtback to life.'"Think how many men are alive todaywho would have been dead if it had notbeen for the eighteenth amendment. WhenI think of the men who used to be in thebread line, I know that the passing of thecorner saloon has been the salvation ofthousands of men and the resurrection oftheir homes."Old King Alcohol has slain his billions.But the old king isn't dead. You and Iknow that. He is like the Kaiser; he hasabdicated his throne, and he wants to getit back again. America, thank God, neverretreats. Once she has taken a step inthe right direction, she will not retrace it."COLLEGE SENIORS "DRY."E. Everett Cortright, Assistant Professorof Education at New York University,is completing a survey of the opinionsof senior coil ege students. The collegesthat have been included in the surveycover a vast territory. The questions propoundedconcern economics, religion, sociology,education, pontics and social welfare.The survey is an attempt to arriveat an understanding of thi' "youth movemicnt,"which Prof. Cortright considers amatter of importance. The classes voteen bloc, so there is no opportunity for "repeating."The questions cover a broadsphere, so the danger of excitement touchingany one question unbalancing thejudgment of the voters is decreased. Theresults of the survey are not all tabulatedas yet. Prof. Cortright has published theresults of the survey as they touched uponthe question of prohibition. Two questionswere included'in the list that calledforth opinions on the question. To thequestion "Should the eighteenth amendmentbe rigidly enforced?" an average of77.4 per cent replied "Yes." The vote ofthe various classes on this matter rangedfrom 55 per cent to 97 per cent for rigidenforcement. To the question, "Shouldthe eighteenth amendment be abolished?"the average was 64 per cent "No." ThreeColleges of New York University votedseparately. On the question of repeal, oneof the down town groups voted 57 per cent"Yes"; another 56 per cent "No." The(Continued on page 4)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:^rounD t\)t €>lt):^rmCljatrDREAM CHILDREN.By Edgar Daniel Kramer.in the Cliristian Herald.They come to me at dusktime,This little lass and lad;They creep into my hungry armsAnd softly whisper, "Dad,We grow so tired of waitingTlirough the long and lonesome dayFor the time when you are comingTo .ioin us in our play."Oh, then we sail togetherIn an old, old wooden shoeDown through a misty riverTo a shining sea of dew;And all the stars are singing.As we slowly swing along.An echo to the gladnessIn our laughing hearts of song.We cast our nets of silver—O, the magic mystery!For the moonbeams and the starbeamsAre the fishesin the sea;And we draw our nets in raptureTill the stars are dropping lowAnd there comes a wind that whispers,"You must go! Now you must go!"Then we loose our sails in silence.And we glide back through the gleamTo the Port of Vain DesiresIn the Land of Hopeless Dream;And the eyes of me are weepingFor the joy that cannot be—For THE a lass STORY and lad OF of THE laughter BAMBOO.Who can never A PARABLE.come to me.By —In B. the E. Christian Newcombe. Herald.On the hillsides in Kucheng Districtthe most valuable trees are oftenmarked with the owner's name. Acommon way of conveying ivater fromthe mountain springs down to the villagesis in channels made of lengthsof bamboo fitted one to the other.A beautiful tree stood among scoresof otiiers on a lovely hillside, its stemdark and glossy, its beautiful featherybranches gently quivering in the eveningbreeze.As we admired it we became consciousof a gentle rustling of theleaves, and a low murmur was distinctlyheard: "You think me beautiful,you admire my tall stem andgraceful branches, but I have nothingto boast of. All I have I owe to theloving care of my Master. It v/as Hewho planted me here in this very fruitfulhill, where my roots, reaching downto and dwelling in a hidden spring,and continually drinking of its lifegivingwater, receive nourishment, refreshment,beauty and strength formy whole being."Do you see those trees to one side,how miserable and parched they are?Their roots have not yet reached theliving springs. Since I found the hiddenwaters I have lacked nothing."You observe those characters onwas looking with love and longing onthe tree, and fn His hand He held asharp axe."I have need of thee," He said."Art thou willing to give thyself toMe?""Master," replied the tree, "I am allThine own—but of what use can suchas I be to Thee?""I need thee," said the Master, "totake My living water to some dry,parched places where there is none.""But, Master, how can I do this?I can dwell in Thy living springs ^ndimbibe their waters for my own nourishment.I can stretch up my armsto heaven, and drink in Thy refreshingshowers, and grow_ strong andbeautiful, and rejoice that strengthand beauty are alike all from Thee,and proclaim to all what a good MasterThou art. But how can I givewater to others? I but drink whatsuffices for my own food. What haveI to give to others?"The Master's voice grew wondrouslytender as He answered, "I can useout, ever flowing, never ceasing, andthe Master smiled and was satisfied.Again the Master went and soughtfor more treas. Some shrank back andfeared the pain, but others gave themselvesto Him with full consent, saying,"Our Master we trust Thee. Dothee if thou art willing. I would fain with us what Thou wilt." Then Hecut thee down and lop off all thy brought them one by one by the samebranches, leaving thee naked and bare,then I would take thee right awayfrom this thy happy home among theother trees, and carry thee out aloneon the far hillside where there will benone to whisper lovingly to thee—only grass and a tangled growth ofmore tender, but He took the sharpaxe and with repeated blows broughtthe beautiful tree to the ground. ItSo the Master with the heart of money nor pack the house. We'relove and the face of tenderest pity her toi be a centre of good, wholesome,dealt the painful blows and spared decent living and belief. There's notnot, and the keen-edged steel did its a man, woman or child in this townwork unfalteringly till every barrier that does not feel the influence of Mr.had been cut away, and the heart of Thompson, and they're better for it.the tree lay open from end to end, He helps this town. When he walksand the Master's heart was satisfied. down the street, twenty-five years ofThen again He raised it and gently integrity, honor, and trust walk alongbore it, wounded and suffering, to behind him.where, unnoticed till now, a spring of When he said the prayer for theliving water, clear as crystal, was boys that were leaving for the war,bubbling up. There He laid it down there wasn't a dry eye among 'em;—one end just within the healing it wasn't as eloquent an address towaters. And the stream of life flowed the throne as some college guy couldin, right down the heart of the tree have made, perhaps, but those boysfrom end to end, along all the road knew who it was praying, the man theirmade by the cruel wounds—a gentle fathers and mothers believed in andcurrent to go on flowing noiselessly, respected, and I'm thinking the Almightyknew who it was, too, flowing in, flowing through, flowingandpainful road and laid them down endto end, and as each fresh tree wasplaced in position, the living streampoured in fresh and clear from thofountain through its wounded heart,the line growing longer and longer,till at last it reached to the parchedland, and weary men and women andlittle children who had long thirstedbriars and weeds. Yes. and I wouldtake it, this Church business is aboutstill use the painful knife for all thoseten-tenths sentiment. Anyway, it'sbarriers within thy heart should be came and drank and hastened to carry sentiment to me.cut away one by one, till there is a the tidings to others. "The living So long as I attend this meetinghouseand J. M. Thompson is able tofree passage for My living water water has come at last—the long, longthrough thee.famine is over; come, and drink." stand up and talk, he's going to be my"Thou wilt die, thou sayest; yes, And they came, drank and revived^ pastor. And when his resignation'sHUMAN INTEREST IN THE BOOKmy own tree, THOU wilt die, but MY and the Master saw and His heart accepted it carries mine along with it.DIVINE.*Water of Life will flow freely and was gladdened.I haven't much piety, but what I'veNo. II.ceaselessly through thee. Thy beauty Then the Master returned to His got is red. And I guess I don't wantIsrael is engaged in battle with thewill be gone indeed. Henceforth, no tree and lovingly asked, "My tree, so much devotion to the Church's welfareif it's goin"- to make me as cold­Philistines. An aged man is so deeplyone will look on thee and admire thy dost thou now regret the lonelinessconcerned for the outcome of the conflictthat he cannot rest. He goes outfreshness and grace, but many, many and suffering? Was thei. pric^^too blooded as it makes some folks.will stoop and drink of the life-giving dear—the price for giving the living Thus ended the remarks of Wiggins,THE OLD MINISTER. and sits by the highway waiting,stream which will reach them so freelythrough thee. They may give no replied, "My Master, no, a thousand, stoves and hardware.water to the world?" Ard the tree of Wiggins & Waggins, dealers inBy Dr. Frank Crane.watching for a messenger that maythought to thee, it is true, but will (Copyright thousand times, by Prank no! Crane.)arrive with tidings. The messengerHad I^ten thousandNo, lives, said how Wiggins, willingly when would the official comes. The firstitem of his messagethey not bless thy Master who hasI givegiven them His water through thee? Board them all met to to Thee take for action the bliss on the of resignatioing,as of today their I Old know, Minister that and I have to beaten and retreating in disorder.given to the old man is that Israel isknow­Art thou willing for this, My tree?"I held my breath to hear what the select helped some to make Young Thee Pastor. glad."—From No, he The second item is "thy two sons areanswer would be. "My Master, all I said, "Danfbreak." I'm against it.slain." The old man's fortitude bearshave and am is from Thee." If Thou Old (Copyi-ight, Brother Bible Thompson Institute has of been up waiting for a third item and atLosindeed hast need of me then I gladly with Angeles.) us twenty-five years come September.He's grown up with us. He'sand willingly give my life to Thee.If only through my dying Thou canst a part of us. Same as kinfolks. I'dbring Thy living water to others, I just as soon think of accepting myconsent to die. I am Thine own. Take father's resignation, because he has aand use me as Thou wilt, my Master." notion he's been in the fathering busi­And the Master's face grew stillness too long, and the children needa younger man.Brother Thompson has married usand buried us, that is, some of us—there's a lot more need burying, takelistened.Brother Thompson has his limitations.Everybody has, except me andyou. But we know 'em. And love'em. And we know that beneath themthere's a heart as sturdy as oak, and asoul as clean as sunshine, and that,to say nothing of ourselves, who areso good we ache, there's not a drunkard,or a woman that has gone wrong,or a sick man, or a sorry boy, thatwouldn't turn to our Minister as toa friend, in trouble.No, siree. You can't turn an oldpastor out like a horse.This all may be sentiment. But, Ithe pronouncement of the .third itemthe shock is so great he falls fromhis seat to the ground for "He wasan old man and heavy," "the silvercord was loosed, the golden bowl wasbroken," the machinery of life stoppedand "The spirit returned to Gcd whogave it."Who was this affed man and whatwas that third message that shatteredthe vital forces more than thedefeat of the army and the death oftwo sons?(Scripture reference for articleNo. I printed in March 10th issue:Joshua 5:13-14.)*The above is the second of a seriesof short sketches on the stories of,theBible. The writer says he has alwaysrebelled not, but yielded to each stroke,saying softly, "My Master, as Thou it from me. But he's been part andwilt." And still the Master held the parcel of our weddings and sociablesaxe, and still He continued to strike and parties and fairs and town meetingsand everything for a lifetime,till the stem was severed again, andthe glory of the tree, its wondrous and this here proposition to kick himmy stem? Look closely—they are cut crown of feathery branches, was lost out—for that's what it amounts to—into my very being. The cutting processwas painful—I wondered at the Now, indeed, it was naked and bare ,irT?", If^. y^^'^ ^^^ty and is feeble.to it forever.leaves the undersigned plum cold.time why I had to suffer—but it was —but the love-light in the Master's Well, let s hire him an assistant to do felt that he could understand his Biblemy Master's own hand that used the face deepened as He took what remainedof the tree on His shoulders, me, I want to see old J. M. Thompson events from the point of human in­the chasing around nights. But for better by studying people, places andknife, and when the work was finished,with a throb of unutterable .ioy, and amid the sobbing of all its companions,bore it away, far, far over bath morning, until he can't leave his as far as ancient times and peoplesmarching into that pulpit every Sabterest,getting acquainted with themI recognized it was His own name hehad cut on my stem. Then I knew beyonddoubt that He loved and prized But the tree consented to all for It may be, as has been stated here, for each article will appear the fol­the mountains.bed.wouia allow. The Scripture referenceme, and wanted all the world to know the love of the Master, murmuring that a Younger Man would attract lowing week. Answers need not beI belonged to Him. I may well make faintly, "My Master, where Thou larger congregations and build up the sent m, but after you have decidedter." its the Even my Master, boast the we Himself that looked tree I have was stood around, telling such there. and a us Mas­He lo! of thirsty whispered Master, heart only tree wilt." place, His a time Yet Arrived channel with could hand through thrust of the land. Thy sharp the they took for with Master at tree—for will the His pointed flow a repined breaking right be lonely broken cruel-looking paused, living unhindered done." He blade, into not, and would waters, heart, and the but and desolate of to weap­again make "My very the this still andT?r'?° We Church. re Department not Maybe m this organization he Store would. nor But Theatre to make this on teacher, ture about yours, m it, then or consult follov,n'ng verify your with Sabbath with week your the pastor School Scrip­

March 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lVITALIZING THE BUDGET.Again we have come to the end of theChurch's flnancialyear with a strenuoustime in some congregations to meet theirshare of the Budget.These annual ordeals have to some personscome to be similar in aspect to "FinalExams," and the special occasion for hardthoughts and complaining concerning theBudget.The reason for this situation whereverit exists is of course the same which makesfor some students their finalexaminationsa time of terror and judgment. No faithfuland hard-working student who hasbeen doing honest work all through theyear finds the final test all that the laggardand neglectful have made it for themselves.And those congregations whosemembers are faithful tithers, whose officersare awake to their duties; and wherethe people are willing to carry out Synod'sdirection as to an Every Member Canvassearly in the year, and who have madeprompt remittance of their offeringsmonth by month into God's treasury, arenot required to meet this distress at theend of the year. Congregations that followplain, business-like methods in doing God'swork are not found complaining about theburden of the Budget. |To change these unhappy conditionjswherever they exist, what is needful? Isit not to vitalize the Budget with newconceptions of its wisdom and justice, andthen support it with a new sense of ourresponsibilities? The present system isfar from perfect—no one claims that forany mere human convenience. But afterall its imperfections, what better systemcould be devised that deals more justlywith each and every department ofChrist's work for which we are all responsible?What we all need is a new sense of thedirect relation of stewardship to discipleship,of the reality of Christ's relation tothe work to which we contribute ourmeans, so that what we do for these causeswe do for Christ and are really ministeringto Him in His members. Nothing butthis sense of Christ's reality, and of thereality of His fellowship in the work, canmake the Budget a living cause and supportof its claims a source of joy.ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF., OVER­WHELMINGLY DRY.The result of the recent straw vote onthe prohibition question shows Santa Ana,Orange County, California, and the surroundingterritory as strongly opposed toany weakening of our prohibition laws.Following is the story as told by theSanta Ana Daily Register of March 9th:How Vote Stands.I favor keeping the prohibitionamendment as it now stands, withstrict enforcement 2,104I favor repeal of the prohibitionamendment 83I favor modification of the prohibitionlaw so as to allow the saleof light wine and beer 564Dry!—Dry as the larder of the "oldwoman who lived in a shoe." So far asSanta Ana is concerned, there must beno repeal or modification of the dry laws—Wright act, Volstead, or any other lawthat prohibits the sale of intoxicatingliquor.The Register straw vote, conducted inconjunction with 700 other newspapers ofthe United States, served by the NewspaperEnterprise Association, shows thedrys polled nearly four times as manyvotes as the wets. Santa Ana, OrangeCounty, and the vast surrounding territorycovered are opposed to any changein the law.2,751 Ballots Are Cast.Nearly 3,000 votes—2,751 ballots to beexact—were cast up to 10 o'clock thismorning, when voting was halted.There has been no ax to grind for anyone.No one interested in the wet ordry issue, politically or otherwise, hasbeen connected with the nation-wide balloting.The Register, realizing that thebitterest ballot ever staged on the prohibitionquestion, since its spectacular inceptionas a war-time measure, is beforeCongress for action in many forms, believedthat its readers are entitled to knowjust where the people stand on the issue.As a result, the poll of opinion wasstarted. The NEA, with newspapers takingits service in every section of thecountry, attempted the poll. Keen interestwas evident from the start, and, as thevoting started, the interest grew, withwets and drys using every effort to havea huge ballot cast. In some of the largecities of the nation, the votes run intohundreds of thousands.The prohibition editor was more thansurprised at the interest that was shownin the balloting. Huge piles of mail cameto his desk from the morning after theballoting started until this morning. Numerousletters were received from votersin which they explained their views atmore or less length. Due to the promisemade in the beginning not to make publicany names, the letters will not be printed.The only reason the voters were asked tosign their names was to prevent duplicatingand "stufling of the ballot box." Theballots will be burned and thus no recordkept by The Register, or any of itsworkers, as to how such and such an individualstands on the liquor question.f)rug Stores Evenly Divided.On the first day of balloting, an interestedperson declared to the prohibitioneditor: "I'll bet the doctors and drug storesvote 100 per cent for prohibition, they'regetting rich." Consequently, a check waskept on these two classes. It was interestingto note that the drug stores andphysicians were about equally divided onthe wet and dry issue. One doctor commentedat some length on the presentlaw, condemning it, and another in a notationon his ballot said, "Let's make it20 years' jail sentence for either sellingor buying liquor illegally."'The age has been seized with what isknown as a horror of dogmatism. ButChristianity is nothing if it is not dogmatic.It has no reason for existence if itbe not positive. If it be one of many saying:"You have heard the others, will yoube good enough to hear me?" it is notwhat it professes. Poetry may hold parleywith prose fiction,because they belongto the same category. They are dreaming,guessing, shaping thoughts into aptestforms. Daintily selecting dainty wordsfor dainty thinking. But arithmetic canhold no parley with poetry. Arithmeticdoes not say, "If you will allow me, I mayventure to suggest that the multiplicationof such and such numbers may possiblyresult in such and such a total." Poetryadmits of malleability, it may be mouldedand shaped into new forms; but arithmeticadmits of no manipulation of that kind.It is complete, final,positive, and unanswerable.Now in proportion as any religionis true, it cannot stoop to the holdingof conversation with anybody. It reveals,proclaims, announces, thunders. Itis not a suggestion—it is a revelation. Itis not a puzzle to which a hundred answersmay be given by keen wits at guessing;it is an oracle, and every syllable is richwith the gold of wisdom. Clearly understandwhat is meant. The dogmatism oftruth is one thing, and the dogmatismof the imperfect teacher is another. Thedogmatism of the priest is to be resisted,if it is justified only by oflScial descent orofficial relation, but truth must be dogmatic,that is, positive, absolute withoutambiguity. Clear in its own conception,clear in its positive demands, clear in itsrewards and punishments.— (From Dr.Joseph Parker in his "People's Bible," publishedin 1887.—A. J. McF.)EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. IX. How Account for the Fossils?No scientist is entirely dependent uponhis own observations and experiments forhis conclusions. Scientists are dependentin a large measure upon recorded factsand the work of others. In other words,the scientist must be a student of history,at least so far as it affects his own branchof studj-. The medical student is depend-

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84ent upon the study of a multitude of otherphysicians and the history of man. Thebiologist accepts the work of a host of menwho have gathered information from ancienttimes and various localities of theworld. The same is true of the student ofgeology. He is dependent upon the recordsof history both ancient and modern.Those who have attempted to divorce thisscience from the history of the Bible havemade a colossal mistake. To leave outAlmighty God is to leave out the greatestfact in the world and the cause, not onlyof all matter and life, but also of the direction,the preservation and the cessationof that life. "The fear of the Lordis the beginning of knowledge" (Prov.1:7). The written Book furnishes the keyto unlock the great stone book. To tryto read the stone book apart from its Authorand His revelation of the history ofhuman and animal life ends in hopelessconfusion.This is not the place to discuss the accuracyof the Bible record. We assumeits accuracy to be a fact. The record hasbeen proven true in a multitude of ways.Masses of evidence have been collectedby leading scholars of the world, as thelate Prof. W. H. Green, Prof. John Urquhart.Prof. Robert Dick Wilson, Prof.A. T. Robertson and Prof. M. G. Kyle.The evidence from archaeological discoveriesand the traditional evidence ofmany nations furnish strong confirmationof the Mosaic account of the Noachic catastrophe.There can be no more doubtof the accuracy of the account of the delugeof Noah's day than of the recentearthquakes in San Francisco and Japan.Geologists note carefully the history anddescription of these in order to interpretthe diastrophism of the earth. It is justas scientifically proper to take the historyof the fiood of the Bible into account tointerpret the formation of fossils and rockstrata.As the result of his many years of geologicalstudy, J. W. Dawson said: "At onetime, indeed, it was supposed that the geologicaldeluge was a much more ancientevent than that of Noah, but recent discoverieshave tended greatly to strengthenthe probability of their identity as to date.Thus geology and archaeology have no alternativebut to believe in a deluge ofwider range geographically than we couldhave inferred with any certainty fromthe narrative of Genesis" (Modern Sciencein Bible Lands, 3rd. Ed., p. 141).After speaking of some local subsidences,he adds: "It is, however, decidedly moreprobable that Noah's floodis identical withthat which destroyed the men of the Mammothage, the palaecosmic or 'palaeolithic'men; and in that case the recessionof the waters would probably be gradual,but intermittent, 'going and returning,'as our ancient narrator has it" (Op. cit.,p. 142).The New Catastrophism.In his New Geology, Prof. G. M. Pricehas presented an hypothesis which hastaken the Biblical record into account, aswell as the visible geological phenomena,and has accounted for the formation ofthe fossils of the earth in a manner whichseems to us more simple, reasonable andhistorical than that which is found in anygeological text-book previously published.We should remember, however, that thistheory of catastrophism is an hypothesisand only an hypothesis. We need to becareful not to confound it with laws orwith the facts apart from the hypothesis.An hypothesis, if it is properly so-called,is not a mere guess. If some one choosesone number out of a hundred and asksanother which number he has chosen, hisselection in the effort to find that numberis a guess. An hypothesis is more thana guess—it has a resonable basis in knownfact. For instance, if you are asked whatkind of material extends under a housewhich you have not seen in building, andwhose basement is covered with cement,and you look around the house and seesoil on every side, and conclude that thehouse is built upon earth, that belief isan hypothesis. It is founded upon thevisible evidence about it. Unless yousearch underneath the basement you cannotbe sure that there is not sand, orgravel, or even natural rock below. Youhave reason, however, for the hypothesisthat the same material runs everywhereunderneath as is found on all sides of it.The basis in part, for the hypothesis ofthe catastrophic theory of the formationof fossils is the fact of the Deluge as recordedin the Bible. In addition to thatthere is a vast amount of evidence in thefossil world of "an awful aqueous convulsion.""The general fact of a great worldconvulsion through which our globe haspassed, a convulsion which has registereditself in the rocks of every mountain sideas well as in the strata buried deep beneathmany of our most populous cities,is as certain as any other historical event—as certain as the fall of Babylon or thedestruction of Carthage" (New Geology,p. 678).(To be Continued)COLLEGE SENIORS "DRY."(Continued from page 1)vote of the college women was in everyinstance more decidedly "dry" than wasthe vote of the men, though both men andwomen voted "dry" on both questions. Onthe firstquestion, the men were 66 percent "dry"; the women were 83 per cent"dry." On the second question, the menvoted "dry" by an average of 56 per cent,the women by an average of 68 per cent.?SattnessC o l u m nDear Sir:In a recent issue (of the Free PresbyterianMagazine, Scotland) we reprintedDr. George's paper on the Psalms in PublicWorship from the "Covenanter" anda Baptist minister in London who sawour magazine was so taken with the articlethat he wishes copies for distribution.Will you be kind enough to send 500 copiesto , and another 1,000 copies tomyself to the above address and encloseinvoice for the whole to me.Dear Sir:Enclosed find 25 cents for which pleasesend me some of your tracts named "WhyI Would Not Join a Secret Society," andif you have any other good tracts, sendme a sample. I will tell you that one ofthese tracts was sent to me by a neighbor.I felt led to give it to another neighbor.I also gave them one of the tractsabout the K. K. K. like I am sending you.And after praying God to bless thesetracts to deliver this woman, she tells meshe had a dream that if she even enteredthe door of the K. K. K. any more, thewrath of God would settle on her. Alsobefore she had this dream, the Holy Spirit^poke to her while she was reading thetjract and told her the same thing. Sonow she is thanking God for these tractsand that she has been delivered. And shegave her heart to God and is hving a lifeof consecration, although before she wasa very wicked woman, cursed and sometimesabused her children. Now she ispraising and witnessing and has stoppedher wicked conversation and is havingprayer with her children and God is blessingand answering her prayers until it'swonderful. So I thank God that He answersprayer today in the same oldfashionedway.So please send me twenty-five cents'worth as we desire to use them for theglory of God. May God abundantly blessyour labors in the Lord.Gentlemen:Enclosed please find check for sum of$10.00. Will you mail 500 tracts each ofNos. 13 and 14, "Ten Reasons Why IWould Not Join a Lodge" and "FreeMasonry as a Religion." Please mail toaddresses as given on number indicatedback of name and address. Thus 5 meansfive of each. This will make 1,000 tractsin all.The Mission Board ofis thusmailing them out in this territory as anexperiment. There can be no questionas to the timeliness and Scripturalness ofthese lodge tracts.

March 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPER(gtnftia'0 1 9 2 6 Cotjfnantfr (graduate CeacfjersGeneva College has for some years conducted a Bureau of Recommendation^ for the purpose of locatingin favorable positions her graduates who are taking up the teaching profession. It has occurred to thecommittee that there are vacancies in the cummunities where Covenanter congregations are located and thatboth the student entering the profession and the congregation would he benefited by having Covenanterteachers there. Also there are graduates of other denominations who are now to a large degree in sympathywith the Covenanter Church and will be both community and congregational assets. It is not a problemof seeking locations or good salaries, for we have calls that will give places to all teachers who arequalified. We desire more than positions and good salaries for our graduates.We would call to your attention the following list of Covenanter students prepared to teach. Covenanterpastors or others interested will please write to the Bureau of Recommendations at Geneva College,giving what information they possess concerning the conditions of the school, salary offered, and the name ofthe member of the school board to whom recommendations should be sent.THESE STUDENTS HAVE TAKEN PREPARATORY WORK IN EDUCATION WHICH VARIOUSSTATES REQUIRE OF THEIR TEACHERS. THE LIST IS BY NUMBER RATHER THAN BY NAME ANDGIVES THE FIELDS IN WHICH THE PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS HAVE ESPECIALLY PREPARED.MOST OF THEM ARE COMPETENT TO TEACH SEVERAL OTHER SUBJECTS THAN THOSE LISTEDOPPOSITE EACH STUDENT DESCRIPTION.SUBJECT1. French, Spanish, History, Dramatics2. English, History, "^ublic Speaking3. Biology, Chemistry, English4. French, Latin, English, Dramatics5. English, History6. English, History7. English, History8. English, History9. History, English, Coach10. Mathematics, Bible11. Spanish, History12. History, Economics13. Mathematics, Latin, English14. History, English15, English, HistorySTUDENTDESCRIPTIONA girl of culture, fineappearance and ability.A girl of sterling character, an important member of a winningdebating team.A girl of fine appearance, good student.A girl of flne appearance and personality, teaching HighSchool Latin class at present time.An excellent girl student with teaching experience, goodappearance.A flne Christian girl, interested in teaching profession.An exceptionally talented colored girl.A capable girl, energetic, a live wire, fine Christian character.A good student, boy, good athlete, especially in track work.An "A" student, girl, fine appearance, excellent character,capable and well trained.A young man of fine appearance, has had several months ofsubstitute work in High School with marked success.A young man of good appearance, good student, capable.Agood student with successful experience as teacher andfootball coach.A young man of fine character, dependable in every way.A girl of exceptional ability, appearance and personality. Aflne character and a fine student.TheBureau of Recommendations can furnish numerous others than the above, of different denominations,if desired, from her graduating class of this year.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for April 11, 1926THE STORY OF CREATION.• Genesis 1:1-3, 26-31.We are to have twelve lessons fromthe Book of Genesis. Let us suggestthat as a beginning you read throughthe entire book, noting all interestingexpressions you find. Then make foryourself an outline. There are severalsuggested. One writer divides the the fact that God created the heavensbook this way: (1) Generation, chapters1, 2. (2) Degeneration, chapters page of the Bible. A professor in aand the earth. This is the opening3-11. (3) Regeneration, chapters 12- theological seminary was heard to50. Another simple division of the say, "If I can believe the firstversebook may be made as follows: The of Genesis I can believe without questioneverything else that follows infirst eleven chapters which give thehistory of the whole race, covering a the Bible." Is he not right? If Godperiod of about two thousand years. created the world out of nothing thenThen the remainder of the book which can He-not manipulate any part of itgives the history of Abraham and his as He wills? The place to stand inGolden Text: In the beginningGod created the heavens and theearth. Gen. 1:1.Marcus, who built your house?descendants. These chapters cover your study of the supernatural in "My father." Everything on earthapproximately three hundred and fifty the Bible is with your faith on the is made by some one. Some men makesun." At night what gives light inyears.foundation fact of God in the first hcuses, some engines, some autos. Butthe sky? "The moon and the stars.''The relation of the two parts is chapter of Genesis. Here also is who made the trees, and the water,But before the fourth day there wasplain. The first deals largely with brought to us that lesson of God's and the sun and the moon, and allno sun, no moon nor any stars—onlysin. In these chapters we have sin sovereign right over all His creatures. the animals and the people, and even blackness at night. So on the fourthrevealed in its beginning, its power,this earth itself, Ann? "God did."Genesis makes it clear that Godday "God made the two great lights,"its heinousness, its extent, its hopelessnessand its consequences. In thebeginning God created the heavensWould you like to hear how "In thecreated the heavens and the earth,the sun and the moon and "the starsthough it does not tell us how He didalso." The sky was as beautiful assecond section we have definite preparationbegun for the deliverance fromboys and girls like you, and wishedand the earth"? God wanted to haveit. The crowning act of creation wasthe earth beneath. The fourth squareman. Note the prominence which thewill be much like the third, but onsin. By reading the firstchapter ofthem to live in a beautiful home andrecord gives to man as the crowningone side make the sky blue with theMatthew you will find that Christ isbe happy, so God planned all this wonderfulworld ages before there wasact of creation. There are two accountsof his creation. The firstdark on the other side with the palegolden sun for the day, and leave itthe culmination of the plan begun inGenesis. Matthew 1:21 reads: "Thouanything here at all. Imight be said to be an account of theyellow moon and stars.shalt call his name Jesus for he shallHow many days did it takcf God tocreation of man in general. The accountin chapter two gives it in de­trees nor fish in the water. Do youBut there were no birds in thesave his people from their sins."make the world, Mildred? ) "Six."Then chapters 1-11 might be subdividedas follows: (1) The Creation,six squares. Long years ago whenWe will divide our blackboard intotail. In the first, man is but a partnot like to hear the birds sing, Miriam,and watch the fishin the brook?of the general creation, while in the.chapters 1, 2. (2) The Fall, chapterGod made this earth, it was sky andsecond he is separated from all theseGod knew you would, so on the fifth3. (3) Cain and Abel, chapters 4, 5.water and ground, all mixed up together,just as if you would stir to­and described in his origin, his natureand his environment. Here issmall, whales and minnows, and theday He made all the fish—largeand(4) The Flood, chapters 6-9. (5)Babel, chapters 10, 11.gether a number of different things,shown God's interest in man as thebeautiful birds. In the fifthsquareNow we come back to the portionas dirt and chalk and water. Couldcrowning work of His creation.we will draw fish in this river and onfor today. We should read the firstyou name it, Donald? "I'd call it aGod said, "Let us make man, summoningall three persons of the God­birds among their branches.the bank beside it some trees withtwo chapters carefully. Think whatbig mix-up." That is what everythingwas then, a big mix-up. Andwe find here. Do we see any .sin here?head. Man was made in the imageMargaret, would you like to beNo; you cannot find a trace of sin.there was no light.of God. He was created with dominionover the earth and creation.dog Rex." Yes, and Grace would wantwithout any pets? "I'd want ourEverything is perfection. Man isBobby, you think it pretty bad tomade in the image of God, is living inbe left in a dark room with only aThe Garden of Eden was planted toher cat. God knew we would all befellowship with God. Then what istiny ray of light coming in under thebe man's home furnishing all the joyslonely without other living animalsthe relation of these two chapters todoor, don't you? But before Godof living. He gave names to all thearound us, and on the sixth day Hethe general subject of sin under whichcreated this world there was not evenwe placed them? Think of what Goddid for man here. Then tbink aheadand recall what man did against God.Do you not get a new conception ofthe heinousness of sin?from what a high estate man fell.We should next answer the questionas to what was the author's purposein giving this account of creation.This is important because the purpo.sedetermines the character of the writing.Now was the author's purpose toteach geology? Was it to give a scientificallyaccurate account of howis for our in.struction in righteousness."The Scriptures principally teachwhat man is to believe concerningGod and what duty God requires ofman." These chapters were writtenfor the distinct purpose of revealingGod and the duties which such a faithin God nece.^^sarily imposes on man.So as we read these chapters wearc impressed with the frequency ofthe use of the name of God. You willnote that the Holy Spirit has put thename some forty-six times in the twochapters describing creation. Then weshould not fail to be impressed withbeasts and creatures. God createdwoman as a helpmeet for him.The most important thing in therecoi-d is that man was made in God'sHere we see own image. What does that mean?Perhaps it includes several things.Certainly the one suggested in Ephesians4:24. Man was created freefrom sin. Try to picture for yourselfthe Eden life, with man in fellowshipwith God, with not a taint of sin on curves crossing each other in any wayhis heart.at all. And shining down over it,Here are some other points for with yellow crayon and broad softstrokes,let us picture the light. Thisstudy: the striking evidence of orderthings came to be? Let the New Testamentanswer. "All Scripture is evidence of progress; the promptnessin the work of creation; the strikinging around them.square tells what God created the firstDid God work on the seventh day,day.given by inspiration of God and is with which every act was carried out;Elizabeth? "No." What did God doSo God had light that His childrenprofitable for doctrine, for reproof,, the perfection of each completed act;with the seventh day, Bernice? "Godmight see. But, Frances, could youfor correction, for inistruction in the condition upon which Adam shouldblessed the seventh day and hallowedlive without air? "No." So on therighteousness, that the man of God continue in this blessed state; the firstit: because that in it he rested fromsecond day God created the firmamentmay be perfect, thoroughly furnished Sabbath.all his work which God had created—the air and sky that is all aroundunto all good works." All Scripture Why should the Bible begin with anand made." So we should cease workingand rest one day in seven, whichus and holds the clouds above theincludes Genesis one and two. And it account of creation? Does it not nat­earth. Where does God keep theis the Sabbath Day.urally belong there? Creation comes waters in the sky. Vera? "In thefirst not only in point of time but in clouds." In the square for the secondthe sense that the other great doctrinesof the Bible are dependent upon day we will draw the earth as inthe first, and above it the blue skyit. If man was not created holy with soft white clouds.there would be no place for a fall. God had light and air, but, Russel),If man is not fallen then there is no could we stand on this mix-up, allneed for a Redeemer. The great doctrinesof the Bible are so related thatthe denial of one disarranges thewhole system. This is eminently trueof the doctrine of creation.muddy and watery? "No, we wouldLesson forthe ChOdrenBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson IL—For April 11, 1926.THE STORY OF THE CREATION.Gen. 1:1-3; 26-31.made all creeping things, and dogsa ray of light. So God said, "Letand cows and lions—all animals. Butthere be light: and there was light."all were tame then, for everythingThere was no sun, nor a moon norwas good.stars—just light. So God divided theFor whom did God make this world,light from darkness, and called thePaul. "For us." And it was all perfectand wonderfully beautiful. Thenlight time "day" and the dark time"night."when all was ready for His children,In this firstsquare let us make aGod made the first man and woman inpicture of the world as it then was,with white crayon—a great manysink down in." So on the third daywhen God said, "Let the waters underthe heaven be gathered together in oneplace, and let the dry land appear,"the waters flowed together and formedthe rivers and oceans, and the dryland rose up out of them.God next covered the earth withgrass and flowers and trees. Yes,Betty, apple trees, and peach trees,and cedar—every kind, and with allkinds of flowers. He wished our hometo' be very beautiful. In the thirdsquare we will picture what God madethe third day. Here is the brownground, and the green grass .andtrees, and all colors of pretty flowers.When you look at the sky at noon,Ernest, what shines so brightly? "TheHis own image—like God. He gavethem power over every living thing.All were friendly. In this sixthsquare let us draw a man and womanwith a lot of diflferent animals stand­

March 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERIfoung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, April 11, 1926.HOW CAN WE SHOW OUR CHRIS­TIAN LOVE?I Cor. 13:1-13; Matt. 25:40.Psalms: 15:1-3, No. 28; 41:1-3,No. 112; 112:1-5, 9, No. 307; 37:23,24, No. 100; 35:9-12, No. 93; 51:5, 6,No. 145; 89:1, 2, No. 239; 133:1-3,No. 369.References: Rom. 12:9, 10; 13:9,10; Gal. 6:1, 2; Eph. 4:31, 32; Phil.terms, thus showing a plentifulness ofmercy that is not inconsistent with2:1, 2; Col. 3:12, 13; I John 4:20, 21. justice.When there is Christian love in our "Let love be without dissimulation.hearts we have difficulty concealing Abhor that which is evil; cleave toit. Love always finds a way of showingthat which is good."itself. Not that it is so desirousof display. It is just its nature toshed its benign influence upon all whocome in contact with the one in whoseJunior Topicheartit dwells.Christian love is the fruit of theSpirit. It is the love which Christinspires, and the motive of all ourefforts to please Him. "Love," saysLuther, "is an affection of union,whereby we desire to enjoy perpetualunion with the one loved." It is primarilya feeling of kindness, but itresults in deeds of kindness. It isthat quality of life, and results inthat manner of life, that makes usmost like Christ.By heartily keeping Christ's commandmentswe can show our Christianlove; not by obeying just becauseon to thei/n burning brightly, theyas you know, is the firstof its kindwould not have had so much trouble.kinds are classified. The same is true ever held in this community? We feelwe fear the consequences of disobedience.We may not always please oth­might she|l abroad its light throughBut insteati of holdingit high that itof religions. It is easy to distinguish that much of the hope for a real livebetween false and true religion by the Alumni organization in New York dependsupon the success of this gatherers,nor be able to persuade them that all the land, and instead of searchingcivilization produced. In applyingwe love them, by heartily doing the God's Law and trying diligently tothat same thought to the individual ing; and perhaps such success dependsLord's will, yet there is no showing of obey His commands, they turnedwe should be able to recognize at once more than you realize upon your faithfulsupport at this time.Christian love otherwise than by our aside to this idol and that, and didthe Christian from the unbeliever. CONGRATULATIONS.faithful adherence to the principles of wickedly, so that ^ often God wasThe story is told of an old lady Please The following send application self-explanatory at once letteryour was place recently among received us, as by a President pledgedforChrist, whether others like it or not. obliged to punish them to bring themwho kept a small clock of ordinaryBy kindness to others we can show back.appearance in the front window of number Pearce, of of Geneva, flnancialsupporters following the victoriesof to Geneva's insure this debating meeting. teams asisour Christian love; even when that When Gideon was a young man, theher house with its- face toward the neededkindness has to be shown by saying as torch was burning very dimly. Thosestreet. A visitor remarked about her recorded in last MISS week's HELEN issue: MAY,Christ said: "Woe unto you . . . who worshipped God had to do so inunselfishness in giving the public the Mr. Dear President Pearce: Teachers' Club,hypocrites," by severely rebuking sinners,and by having no company with come out into the open. The Midian­dens and caves. They were afraid tobenefit of her timepiece, but she immediatelyreplied that she placed it gratulations to you and to the collegeI desire to extend my Hicksville, sincere con­L. I.them. Christ plainly teaches this. ites held much of the land under subjectionand the Israelites were afraidthere for her own benefit. She then because of the splendid record yourIt is no kindness to one to allow himtold the visitor to take the clock into debaters have made during the lastto be deceived and to lose his soul. to try to plow, sow, or reap, lest aa dark closet and there the dial was three years. It is a record of whichWe emphasize this because it is the band of marauders fall upon them.found to shine beautifully phosphorescent.The old lady explained thatany institution of learning may wellkind of kindness that is least shown There were a few left, though, whoifnowadays. There is a lot of kindnessshown for selflsh reasons. There arestill Judases who know how to betraywith a kiss. Some, by their kindness,their kind of kindness, have won forthemselves a high place, and lost itfor the same reason, when it was discoveredthat all their kindness wasnot kindness for Christ's sake.By forgiving those who havewronged us we can show our Christianlove. And right here is the rubwith most of us. One of the best evidencesof our Christianity is the wayin which we forgive those who haveoffended us, and keep on forgiving thesame oflFender seventy times seven.times and then some if necessary; tolove and forgive our enemies asChrist did His; to forgive as we hopeto be forgiven. But the Lord Himself,while "ready to pardon" everyone that crucified Him, and crucifiesHim afresh, could not and does notpardon any of those who were impenitent.He did not minimize theircrime by saying, "It's all right; youmeant well; forget about it." So weare not to minimize the wrong of ouroffenders, if there is no question thatthey were in the wrong, nor are weto be hasty in proclaiming absolutionbefore a hearty conviction of sin isproduced in the offender; yet there isto be forgiveness with us, a readinessfor amicable settlement and friendlyreconciliation on most reasonableBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for April 11, 1926.GIDEON, WHOSE TORCH LEDHIS PEOPLE TO VICTORY.Judges 7:1-25.Psalms: 85:1-4; 91:1-4; 68:1-4;56:1-4; 142:1-5.References: Judges 6:11-14; Judges6:25-29; Josh. 6:20; II Cor. 4:6-7;Ps. 18:28-30; Prov. 23:26.Dear Boys and Girls:Had the Israelites sought alwaysto keep the torch which Moses handedbe proud.Such achievements are the best ad­cherished the torch and mourned toshe did not keep it in the sunlight insee its light so dimmed. These criedthe daytime it would fade after a few vertisement any college could have.to God for relief from the Midianitesdays and would not shine in the dark. Not only will your record boost Genevabut will, I anticipate, awakenand a renewal of His blessing uponSo with us, we must abide in thetheir country and people. And GodSun of righteousness every day and the spirit of other colleges and universities,and thus a higher standardthen, when dark times come,it willheard. He always hears true prayer.be light about us and people will know will be reached than otherwise couldHe saw that some were repentant,that we have been with Jesus. be realized.and for the sake of His covenant. Hehad pity.When Christ cast the demon out of We Beaver Valley Schoolmen areHe resolved to free them from the the child, the demon in turn cast the indeed fortunate that Geneva is set­Midianites, and though this could have child prostrate upon the ground. Sobeen done by His Word, He choserather to work through men. For aleader, He did not choose one of thegreat men of Israel. Possibly mostof them were very wicked. Then, too,had one of the leaders in Israel won avictory over Midian, he and othersmight have thought it due to his own"skill and wisdom. But God choserather a young country lad, one whowas true to Him, and not especiallylearned—a humble boy, who felt hisown lack of skill and wisdom, so thatthe glory of the deliverance might allbe the Lord's—to whom it belonged.God had to use strong arguments topersuade Gideon to undertake thework, but once he did begin it, hefaithfully carried out all God's plans,and led the children of Israel to victoryagainst the Midianites. Thenthey had peace for a generation.Prayer Meeting TopicBY FRANK H. LATHOM.LIVES TRANSFORMED.Topic for April 7, 1926.Gal. 1:2.3.(Reading Gal. 1:10-24.)General Theme: Visions to Lookfor. Prov. 29:18.Psalms: Psa. 49, No. 136:9-12;Psa. 18, No. 32:1-3; Psa. 82, No. 223:days in the life of Geneva. Never hasthe College enrolled so large a Student1-5; Psa. 106, No. 288:1-4; Psa. 131, Body. The Administration has deservedlywon the support and goodwillNo. 364:1-3.Parallels: Rom. 12:2; Matt. 7:16- of all. A wide range of opportunity17; John 15:5; Ezek. 11:19, 20; Ezek. is offered the students, the teachers18:31; Gal. 6:15; II Cor. 5:17; Col. are faithful in their work, and God3:9,10.has added marks of His blessing. TheLives that have been transformed: present year has been one of unusualThe Apostle Paul, Matthew, Zaccheus,Martin Luther, D. L. Moody, BillySunday."Ye shall know them by theirfruits." Any of us can tell the ordinarytree by its fruit, in fact thatis the way trees and plants of allGENEVA COLLEGE ALUMNI AS­SOCIATION OF NEW YORK.0, Hark Ye, Genevans:Have you not heard about theLUNCHEON and RALLY plannedfor in New York? Not as yet havingleceived your application for a seatat the table with the rest of us, weare repeating this Announcement andInvitation for your special beneflt.Now Listen—THE DATE—Saturday, March 27,at 1:30 P. M.THE PLACE—In Second ReformedPresbyterian Church, 308 West 122ndStreet. (Take 6th or 9th Avenue Elevatedto 125th Street.)THE EXPENSE—One Dollar andTweny-flve Cents.THE WELCOME—For all GenevaGraduates, Former Students, and allether Geneva Friends.We feel sure you will miss somethingif not present. These are greatprosperity so far, and never have theAlumni rallied more loyally to thesupport of their Alma Mater, or hadbetter reason for so doing.Will you not make every possibleeffort to attend this meeting, which,ting such a splendid goal, as the collegestudent's success is an inspirationmust we be prostrate before God ifwe expect to get rid of sin and live to the high school students of thetransformed lives.MRS. valley. MARGARET DODDS MARTIN.Sincerely yours,Jacob wrestled all night with the Blrs. Margaret Dodds Martin, ofangel and received a wound which heS. W. LYONS,Topeka, Kansas, passed away oncarried with him to the grave in separatinghimself from worldly things. the widow of theSuperintendentMarch 3rd in herof82ndPublicyear.Schools,She wasNewlateBrighton,Wm. Martin.Pa.It is no easy matter to turn our backs She was born in Westmoreland county.on sin and the things of the world, Pa. Her father was a brother of theyet it is one of the firstrequirements Rev. R. J. Dodds, one of the firstif we are to see the Lord.Covenanter missionaries to Syria.She united with the U. P. Churchsome years before her death.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84***Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Wylie visitedrelatives and friends in Kansas Cityrecently, and Mr. Wylie preached forour congregation there on the morningof March 7th with gi-eat acceptance.His son-in-law, Mr. R. W.NotesSpeer, underwent a successful operationin the hospital.***Will our. $100,00(1 Budget beraised? How will your congregation***Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Patter­vote on it?***The Temperance Committee hasstickers on law enforcement and ontobacco. They are free on request.Sabbath of March.***Geneva congregation went overthe top with the Budget Sabbath,March 14th, paying $1,605. Their apportionmentis $1,600.'***Send to the Forward MovementOffice for cards for your Every MemberCanvass in March. State whetheryou use the single or double fund system.***Mr. Adolph Voss, of the Montclaircongregation, has recently beenpromoted to the position of managerof the new Erie R. R. branch oificeon Fifth avenue. New York City.***There are still Bible Readers onhand if any can use them. Any whowish them for distribution can havethem for 1 cent each (the 1926 Readers,not the Yearly ones).***President Pearce, of Geneva,preached for our Allegheny church,Pittsburgh, March 14th, and Prof.John Coleman, also of the college, forour Eighth Street church, Pittsburgh,March 21st.**'*'The women of Montclair congregationare planning various enterprisesto raise money for theBuilding Fund. Mrs. Charles Lindsaygave a dinner last week andraised $12.50.'^**Miss Emma McFarland, of ourJewish Mission in Philadelphia, whois on a leave of absence, was a visitorat the Geneva congregation March14th. She is improving in health andsays she feels much better.***Mrs. John McAllister and daughterMildred and Mrs. William Park,all of Montclair congregation, andMrs. Edward C. Carmichael, of SecondNew York, left Saturday for ashort visit in Syracuse, N. Y.***Be sure to read the flrst three of our Church, departed this life at and Weir Stewart, who are this weekparagraphs, which constitute the flrst his home in Jamestown, N. Y., the assisting the pastor of this congregationin a series of evangelistic ser­instalment, of the proposed revision night of February 27th. He graduatedwith honors from Geneva in the vices.of our Historical Testimony. It readsas though it is going to be interesting. class of 1884 and was at the time ofIt begins in the present issue.his death and for many years previousi"ut a circle on vour calendar***Rev. W. B. Stoddard, Eastern TREASURERS around April 6th, OP and THE TUNE REFORMED IN.auditor of the Jamestown TelephoneSecretary of the N. C. A., called at PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.***The flrst call at the College Hill Corporation.our office to renew his subscription toAged People's Home, Mrs. Agneschurch by Rev. Patton during histhe Christian Nation. He reportsmeetings had, among the 64 who respondedfor re-consecrations and first Pa., for twenty years past the homeburg, Pa.***The Penn Building, Pittsburgh,L. Steele, 310 West street, Wilkins­giving largely attended lectures insome-of the Holland and Christianacceptances of Christ, a young man of Synod's Board of Trustees, will beForeign Mission, Jewish Mission,Reformed churches at Paterson andof the Greek Orthodox faith. He expectsto bring his wife and unite with large office building and theater. On speaks on Sabbath, the 14th, in thetorn down May 1st to make way for aoin XT T,-'^'^^'^*'' Joseph M. Steele,other points in New Jersey. Hethe church.and after April 15th the new homeson spent a week-end recently at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Shaw andworshipped with the Youngstown folkon the Sabbath. They made the tripin company with Miss Ruth Shaw.***Professor Robert Park, of GenevaCollege, occupied the pulpit of students at Geneva College.Mr. Patterson and Mis.-^ Shaw areour Wilkinsburg congregation the flrst ***In the notes from Sterling congregationpublished in the ChristianNation for February 3rd, Mrs. RobertMcClement's name was omitted as thenew corresponding secretary of theW. M. S. Among those who receivedBibles for repeating the Catechismperfectly, was Harold McClement.***Our correspondent from Quinter,Kansas, writes: "Rev. J. M. Colemanand wife and grandson, David Carson,are with us now. Dr. Colemanpreached both morning and eveningthe last two Sabbaths. We hope ourclimate will benefit him. He is muchbetter than he has been all winter."***The students of Geneva Collegewere highly favored last week withsinging by Robert A. M. Steele andaddresses on successive mornings bythe Rev. E. K. Patton and Mr. WeirStewart, all of whom were assistingin special evangelistic services duringthe week in the College Hill R. P.congregation.***Mr. George Purkiss, of the PittsburghLaymen's Association, is thisweek conducting evangelistic servicesin Geneva College. He speaks dailyat the chapel hour and holds conferenceseach evening. This arrangementwas made by President Pearcein co-operation with Synod's committee,consisting of the Rev. R. A. Blairand Dr. T. M. Slater.***Martin C. Shodd, whose two sisters.Miss Clara Shodd and Mrs. MyraEichorn, are members of our Youngstowncongregation, passed away onMonday morning, March 8th. Deathwas due to Uremic poisoning. Funeralservices were conducted from theresidence on Wednesday following.Rev. F. F. Reade, of Youngstown R.P. church, officiating.***Mr. R. H. M. Reid, son of theRev. Daniel and Nancy Wright Reid,of Synod's Board and Treasurer JamesS. Tibby will be located in Room 608of the U. P. Board of PublicationBuilding, 209 9th street, Pittsburgh,Pa.***S. R. Boggs, of Philadelphia, Pa.,national president of the "Gideons,"was a recent visitor in Santa Ana,Calif. The Revs. G. N. Greer andSamuel Edgar, of the Covenanterchurch, met Mr. Boggs. The workof the Gideons on the Pacific coast .ishaving the president's special attentionin the important centers. Mr.Boggs was the speaker in AngelusTemple, Los Angeles, on March 9th.***A three-day Christian CitizenshipConference under the auspices ofthe National Reform As.sociation isto be held at Winona Lake this summer,beginning August 1st. This conferencewill immediately precede theopening of our young people's conferenceand will be addressed by Mrs.H. H. George and Drs. R. H. and J.S. Martin, of our Church, among others.Gov. Pinchot, bf Pennsylvania,is to make the closing address.***Geneva's boys' basketball teamwound up their season's playing witha victory over the team from WaynesburgCollege, tying with this team forsecond place in the Tri-State cpnfer-committee I shall certainly welcomeence league. This, with having wonany suggestions or criticisms thatthe football championship in contestsanyone may have to make.—W. J. McK.with the league teams, and the girls'basketball teams having won overpractically all contestants, makes forGeneva an enviable athletic record andspeaks well for her athletic coaches.***Nine congregation.s have reportedtheir Budget raised in full.These are:Hetherton.Southfield.Hemet.'Portland.Orlando.Billings.White Lake.Lochiel.Geneva.Who will be next?***Dr. E. A. Crooks, of our NewCastle congregation, was an interestedlistener at the clash between thedebating teams of Geneva and Westminstercolleges in the Geneva chapelthe night of March 11th. He also attendedthe monthly dinner of theDownie Bible Class in the College Hillchurch that same evening, which wasbriefly addressed by the Rev. E. K.Patton and Messrs. R. A. M. SteeleFree Gospel church. Corona, L. I., NY. He reports the National ChristianAssociation work as prospered inhis district. There is much of darkness,but we rejoice "The Sun StillShines,"***Dr. R. H. Martin, of our Church,spoke at length before the JudiciaryCommittee of the House of Representativesat Washington, D. C, last weekin support of the Sabbath bill for theDistrict of Columbia, known as H. R.7179, introduced by RepresentativeWilliam C. Langford, of Georgia. Inopen debate on the floorof CongressMr. Langford read in full the argumentof Dr. Martin presented in hisdocument on "The Basis of our CivilSabbath." This argument was printedin full in the Congressional Record,occupying a page and a half.***The attention of the ministersand elders, and of the people in generalfor that matter, is called to theflrst installment of the report of thecommittee appointed to revise the Hi.storicalPart of the Testimony. It isintended that these instalments shallappear weekly from now till Synod inorder that the Church may have thematter before it in printed form, andmay thus be furnished with the meansof deciding whether this is what iswanted or not. As chairman of the**'^Following the lead of Geneva'sgirls' debating teams, the result ofwhose work was announced in ourissue of last week, her boys' teamshave won a sweeping victory oversimilar teams from the University ofPittsburgh and Grove City and Westminstercolleges. Both the affirmativeand negative Geneva teams, inthe six debates held last week, wonthe unanimous decision of the judgesin four and the decision by a two toone vote in the other two. Last week'svictories made a record of sixteensuccessive victories within the pastthree years and also twenty-two outof the last twenty-five contests held.Such a record is one of which any collegemay well be proud. Moreover,itis one of which the Church, underwhose auspices the college is conducted,may be truly proud.SEMINARY QUARTETTE—YOU'LLHEAR THEM THIS TIME.On Tuesday evening, April 6th, theSeminary Quartette will broadcast ahalt hour program of secular musicfrom station KDKA, Pittsburgh, Pa.they will be accompanied by Mrs.Geraldine S. Bauman.The time will be between eight andnine o clock P. M., Eastern Standard.All • ?^°^^ street, Philadelphia, Pa.AU other departments of the Church,Jas. S. Tibby, 209 9th street, Pittsburgh,Pa.FOR SALE.A number nine. Oliver Typewriter,like new, for $15.00. The ForwardMovement Office can put anyone intouch with this bargain.

March 24, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxt\)^ n i&apttsms Wlelitiinss H o m e (doingsctie C&nstian Jl3ation'$Cobenantet IBabp IBloUCije Ct)ri0tian jQation'sCobenantec T5avti&m EecotbCbe Cftrigtfan I3ation'0Cobenantet Qjaebdina; ©ellsCbe Christian jQation'sCobenantet 2Deatg j|3otice0"A sweet new blossoin of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column,***The Santa Ana Missionary Societyof the Reformed Presbyterianchurch met the flrst week of Marchwith Mrs. G. N. Greer as hostess.Paul, the great missionary, was thedevotional topic, led by Mrs. Greer.the means of promoting clean playingA review of mission work in Cyprusis universally admitted. Ofttimes ftemphasized the great progress thathas had its difficulties, especially inhas been made on the Island, our denominationbeing the only one carry­games with non-conference collegeOn November 14th, in Pittsburgh,teams. On a recent occasion its veryPa., Mrs. Mary Walkinshaw Reed,ing on work there. Mrs. T. L. Farisexistence was seemingly imperilled.mother of Rev. R. C. Reed, pastor ofpresented this. The home missionAs to the part Geneva representativesCentral Allegheny congregation, instudy chapter was reviewed by Mrs.had in re-establishing and placing ita short visit on their way to Chicago, her 90th year.M. L. Sterrett. New officers electedupon a high and secure basis the following,from the sport columns of thefor the year were: Mrs. Adah F.CENTRAL where they ALLEGHENY expect to complete W. M. their S. On February 27th, at Jamestown,course in Nurses' Training.N. Y., Mr. R. H. M. Reid, son of theThompson, president; Mrs. SamuelPittsburgh Gazette Times, dated THANK OFFERING.Rev. Daniel and Nancy Wright Reid.Edgar, vice-iDresident; Mrs. G. N.March 10, 1926, testifles:The thank-offering meeting of theOn March 6, 1926, at Syracuse, N."If ever doubt existed as to the Central Allegheny R. P. MissionaryGreer, secretary; Mrs. L. A. Downie,Y., Mrs. Hannah M. George Patterson,aged 77 years, a member of theserious intent of Tri-State conference Society was held in the Sabbath Schooltreasurer; Mrs. B. M. Thomson, correspondingsecretai y. Twenty-oneCollege Hill church.institutions to clean house thoroughly room of the church on Wednesdayand solidify their organization upon evening, November 25th, 1925, themembers were present and flvevisitors.Delicious refreshments werehouse when health permitted.cause, and always present in God'sa foundation of highest inter-collegiatesport ideals, it has been altogether Offering Secretary, Miss Dora White.meeting being conducted by the Thankserved by the hostess and a most enjoyablesocial hour followed the meetviceto her family where her greatestIt was in her home, in loving ser­The meeting was opened with thesinging of several Psalms and praj'ering.Christian character was shown. Dur­by the Rev. Robert Piper.***0n Friday evening, March 12,the services in Merrimac Missionwere conducted by Rev. J. M. Foster,of Second Boston R. P. church. Thetext was: "The kingdom of heaven islike unto leaven, which a woman tookand hid in three measures of mealtill the whole was leavened." Matt.13:33. A new principle is introduced.It is a hidden, progressive, aggressiveand all pervading power of God. Themen crowded in until the capacity ofthe room was reached and many couldnot get in. A man -wfhose heart theLord touched, W. A. Boutilier, led thesinging. He and Robert Murphy offeredprayei-. Then the message, precededby reading the Scriptures,prayer before and after the sermon.It seemed as if all lifted their handsfor prayer. A lady from Aberdeen,Scotland, said: "We had family worshipat my father's home as you describedit. I am hungry for thosescenes of family religion. You say,there were three boys and three girlsin your father's home; the three boysare preachers, and two of the girlsmarried preachers and the third aChristian physician. Your parents, and enjoying her hospitality. Herbeing dead, yet speak in their children. love for God's house, her interest inIf all were in such homes, there would (Jod's word, and prayer increased asbe no need of Merrimac Mission." health and strength declined. She***Geneva College has always takenthe lead among the colleges of WesternPennsylvania in contending forclean athletics. It was in the interestsof such athletics that she was instrumentalin the formation of whatis known as the Tri-State Conference,"I indeed baptize ye with water, bntOne mightier than I cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.including many of the colleges withwhich she engages in athletic contests.That this conference has beendispelled by the interest in league affairsdisplayed by such eminentlysound-nfiinded pedagogues as Dr. M.M. Peairce, president of Geneva College,Dr. Robert Clarke, vice-presidentof the Covenanter school. Dr. CloydGoodnight, president of Bethany College,and Dr. B. H. Pershing, registrarof Thiel. All four faculty dignitariesattended Monday's Conferenceconclave at the Fort Pitt Hotelhere and on several occasions theirsage counsel mitigated hasty actionswas among those who faithfully intercededfor a revival in our Church.Her passing leaves a vacancy whichis keenly felt, but we are assured thatfor her it means a fuller, richer life"God, the best maker of all marriaees, "There is no death! What seenu aoCombine your hearts in one."is transition."(In reporting for this Department (in reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, placeties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.—Editor.)place, and date.—EditorO- . . = RETURNED HOME.her school at Westport after spendingthe winter vacation with her parents.Miss Willa Hogan is attending theAgricultural College at Morris.Mr. Ernest Ewing is very muchmissed among the circle of youngpeople. He is a student at Genevathis year. His brother Howard's absenceis also greatly felt, he havingbeen gone for almost a year, engagedin Dairy work in Iowa.The Misses Elsey will be home foring her last illness the two daughtersAt the request of the secretary, portionsof Scripture, the President'sat home, the Misses Mary and EmmaReed, were permitted to show in aProclamation for the observance ofsmall part their appreciation by theirThanksgiving, and thank-offering literaturewere read by differentloving care of their mother. She wasmembersof the society, the secretary havingpreviously given two thank-offeringtracts to Elizabeth Holmes andRuth Piper, which they recited in avery pleasing manner.On March 8th, at Youngstown,Ohio, Mr. Martin Shodd.On March 7th, at New Alexandria,Pa., Mrs. Martha Snodgrass, aged 93years.On March 3rd, at Topeka, Kansas,Mrs. Margaret Dodd MaJ'tin, in her82nd year.beloved by all who knew her, gentleand unassuming. "Be thou faithfulunto death and I will give thee aCrown of Life." We extend ourheartfelt sympathy to her family andrelatives, what is our loss is her gain."Blessed are they who die in theLord."We recommend that these resolu­that younger officials might have taken A thank-offering Psalm was thenand lived to regret."sung, followed by a thank-offeringThe finaldecision of the Conference prayer by the pastor, after which theon the much-mooted question of what collection was lifted by Elizabethtions be recorded in the minutes of theteams outside the Conference they Holmes and Ruth Piper.Society, MISS that ELIZA a copy JANE be ARDREY.sent to thewould play was, that only on the reportof a specially appointed conferportedshe had received by the en­The Thank-Offering Secretary re­family, Eliza to Jane Olive Ardrey, Trees born and the March Christian1839, Nation. departed this life February 8,24,ence investigating committee that velope collections to date $42.00, and1926. Respectfully She joined submitted, the Jonathan'steams weie composed strictly of nonprofessionalor unpaid players would $106.00, making a total of $148.00,from the collection that eveningCreek congregation MRS. J. G. at CAMPBELL, the age ofeleven. In MISS 1861 DORA she moved Q. WHITE, into thethe conference teams play them. but that we had several months yetneighborhood MRS. of W. Rock A. Springs RUSSELL. R. P.before the close of the year, and thatchurch, later placing her membershipLAKE RENO ITEMS. no doubt it would be largely increased.in the New Concord congregation,Before closing the meeting the secretaryrequested Mrs. R. C. Reed toMrs. Wm. Hogan, who was recentlywhere she continued until her death.called Home, was a woman of unusuallystrong character and attract­MRS. MARY WALKINSHAW REED. nephew who made his home with herShe is survived by four sisters and acome forward to her assistance, andas Mrs. Reed is always ready andive disposition. She had a host ofwilling On November to help, she 14th, did, 1925, and the much Angel and her sister Margaret for manytofriends. Many ministers of ourlier of Death surprise visited was the presented Central with R. P. years, and also by other nieces andaChurch will remember meeting herlarge congregation basket of and fruit took from home the society. the belovedThe mother regular of monthly our pastor, meeting Mrs. Mary suddenly butnephews. Miss Ardrey passed awaywasWINNIPEG.quietly, with no previousthen Walkinshaw held. Reed, in her ninetieth illness. Our pastor has been asked to takeyear.CORRESPONDINGShe was the daughterSECRETARY.of theRev. Hugh Walkinshaw, the wife ofRev. Robert Reed, and the mother often children, three sons who becameCovenanter ministers—Rev. R. C.Reed, our pastor. Rev. H. W. Reedand Rev. J. Knox Reed. She was anup work in connection with the W. J.Bryan Memorial Association. He hastendered his resignation, but the congregationis determined that it cannotafford to loose him. The followingaction was taken by the Session at itslast meeting:"Session having learned with pro­beyond.earnest Christian. In earlier life sheWe were glad to have Mr. Luney, was actively engaged in all the work found regret of the contemplated resignationof our beloved pastor, de­of Oakdale, spend the winter with us. of the church, as an organizer inThe winters of Minnesota are not, Sabbath School and Mission work, and sires to place on record its apprecia-after all, so trjring.an ardent leader in the temperanceMiss Bessie Ewing has returned to

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84tion of his work. During the sevenyears which he has been pastor ofthis congregation he has been instantin season and out of season."His pulpit ministrations have alwaysshown careful preparation, eminentscholarship and deep piety. Ofhim it can truly be said that he is "aworkman which needeth not to beashamed, but rightly divides the wordof truth.""In his visitation in the homes ofthe people he is not only pastor butconfidential friend. His visitationshave not been confined to the homesof members, but wherever there wassickness or trouble of any kind he wasalways ready to be present with hisprayers and sympathy."Although conducting two preach--ing services every Sabbath^ he has al-^ways been present in the SabbathSchool teaching a class. The homesof the Sabbath School scholars werevisited with regularity, and the youngfound in him a wise counsellor andsympathetic friend."Nor was his work confined to hisown congregation; he has alwaystaken the lead in reform work, such asprohibition, defense of the Sabbathlaws, exoosure of Mormonism andother fake religions."In the midst of his duties aspreacher, pastor, teacher and reformer,he found time to engage in extensivewriting; his lectures on the Bookof Job are recognized as a standardwork, and are extensively used bythose who stand for the inspirationand infallibility of the Bible, againstthe theories advanced by rationalisticcritics. His series of articles on Evolution,published in the Christian Nation,and in the Presbyterian Heraldand Presbyter, has attracted attentionthroughout America, and many earnestChristians are now using thesein the war against skepticism whichwould rule God and His Word out ofthe world."In every good work he has beenably supported bv his beloved wife;her presence at the services of thesanctuary, the Sabbath School, theprayer meeting, the missionary society,and the homes of the people havebeen an inspiration to all. Not onlymembers and adherents of the congregation,but visitors to our city havealways received a hearty welcome totheir home."We trust and pray that they maybe guided in deciding to remain withour congregation."The winter has been very mild andthere has been no serious sickness inthe consregation except Mrs. Davis,who is still confined to hospital.the beauty of the Christ-life in its gen-'and for them in whatever way or her, being at Pennington. N. J., attendingthe well-known school of that We have here Ruben's masterpiece,UTICA, OHIO.tleness and .softening influence on life.ways are open to us, and even tokeep Mrs. in Helen the background Redpath and has decrease been place. spendingthe they winter increase—these Los Angeles. are the We not to the degree that Mrs. Hervey Cross." "The Betrayal," by VanWe all miss Don, but of course "The Elevation," or "Ascent of thewhilethings are glad that to learn may mean that sunny more to Californiais years improving of teaching her health and preaching and hope We are always glad to welcome back Vinci, one by Moretto, another bythem does.Dyck, "The Last Supper," by DathanA little girl, Margaret Allen, has in she the may old return ways. greatly benefitted. She those who teach at a distance, even if Murillo, two by Corregio and severalarrived to brighten the home of Mr. has Dr. escaped Wallace what is is quite for enthusia.sticthis section only for a short time. At various by other masters.T. Dickey.in of declaring the countr-- that a these most sentiments rigorous and are times Miss Margaret Reynolds, teachingin Pittsbura-h, Miss Lillian Adams, all these master artists' work, but theWe have taken time to enumerateWe miss the Gibson, family; they her long sentiments continued winter. too, so we will bothhave gone to make their home in Chicago.Amanda Your Hervev servants did in not Christ, take their Perry Adams, teaching some distance serves greater space than we cansign Mr. our Will names and to Misses this letter. Sarah and teaching in Youngstown, and Mr. great work by John La Farge de­The Presbytery of Central Canada usual California PEARL soiourn WEEKS, this winter, back from St. Louisburg, Ohio, have properly use at this time. It is amet in our city on February 12th. F. so there has been EDNA no interruption WALLACE. in worshipped with us. We are very fortunateto have two of our teachers art we have met with, as its subjectgreat work, one of the best books onE. Allen was elected moderator, S. their very faithful attendance in theR. McKelvey, clerk, and H.,G. Mc­ Sabbath School and in the church servicesingtowns of Martinsburg and Mt. a great amount of money and time ininstructing the youne- in our neighbor­matter is also the best. People spendConaughy, chairman of committee onsupplies.While we are speaking of winter Vernon. Perhaps it is safer to say school and in covering a great partFAREWELL MESSAGE.migrations, Mrs. Theo Campbell had that Mt. Vernon is a citv. Miss Edith of Europe for the express purpose ofIn Port,made arrangements for going to Floridafor about a month to stay with a Miss Martha Turner in Martinsburg. and studying only a few, as it were,Campbell teaches in Mt. Vernon and visiting the art museums and viewingSan Francisco, Calif.,March 1, 1926. next-door neighbor who was already Miss Mary Dunlap had the misfortuneto dislocate her shoulder in a the masters. But, after all, it is butof these grandest of all paintings ofDear Friends:—there and was very anxious that Mrs.We sailed from Los Angeles harbor Campbell come down and stay with fall from a chair. It.has been very a hurried view we can have of themwe over ner—Dr. up to for claim drove Sabbath Ransom where Friday, McBurneyhad Miss morning P. the to everyvhere we M. another United 2 School all day hills Ruth Jean P. had and she M. services. and George, were for Presbyterian dinner long a determinedly Arrived taken drove another lovely Girls, met and checks. then us After to here dinner and lovely out Dr. Oakland, all Church church Satur­Essex. laying picked to drive went Jean and din­theHow I wish you were all with usfor a nice little sea voyage. We arehaving good times and high times.The trip up the coast was perfect.We have enough books, steamer letters,flowers and sweets to divide with adozen "yous," only we don't know justwhat ones we could spare of thesteamer letters, but we would justshare them with you to enjoy.This has been a most ideally beautifulwinter. Newspapers report stormson land and sea but Southern Californiahas outdone herself in making upfor the bad weather in other parts ofthe world, it seems.Some persons have questioned thewisdom of our return to China atthis time because of the continued disturbancethroughout the country andespecially in the south where our workis located. Seeing that our missionarieswho for six months were detainedin and near Hong Kong, havemade the trip safely, it is probablethat we shall be able to do so. I amexpecting that to be the case. AndI hope we shall be able to continuein an unbroken full term of service.One thing is sure—the work is God'swork. He is giving us an opportunityto go and .is leading the way unmistakably.For this reason I am wholehearted in my desire to go. Mind you,it is not because I have any assuranceat all that conditions are to be moresettled: they may or they may not.I am not sure that we will be keptfrom distress or danger, though I amnot looking for trouble. We may arriveat our destination and work sixyears, six months or six days—noneof these things move me. KnowingGod is leading and that His purposeswill be worked out as concerns thework which He has entrusted to us, tojust the degree that we are yielded toHis will, there is nothing in this worldthat could make me willing not to returnto China at this time. In thelanguage of Sam Jones, I believe itis, "If the Lord tells me to jumpthrough a brick wall it is my businessto jump iind His to open a hole in thewall."Looking at the situation from amore human standpoint. The Chineseneed to see demonstrated in us thatwe are not leaving them in their hourof distre,3S and greatest need. If theyare able to see without a doubt, thatwe are willing to stand by them, ifneed be suffer with them, labor withher until April. But our plans don't NEW BOOKS BY THE MACMILLANalways work out, for almost at thelast minute her daughter. Miss Edith,COMPANY, NEW YORK.The Gospel Story in Art. By Johnfell before the machinations of a La Farge. Cloth, with eighty fullpagerather severe attack of what the forei.gnerillustrations from the Greatonce called the valise, but which Masters.we call the grippe. Miss Campbell isbetter at the present writing.The book is a reproduction, hencethe reason for its being sold for theI'm sure the Torrens families are reduced price of $2.50. A beautifulnot given to crystal gazing or to book, carrying straio'ht to the heartany extraordinary ability of reading the melting story of "The Christ" inthe mind, but they at least must ha,ve such a convincing way that "the adorationof the Magi" finds a recur­rather acute hearing and the abilityto put two and two together. The rence of the same reverence in ourreasons for these deductions are that own hearts as we read, compare andan attempted surprise- on Mr. and even melt into tears at the story ofMrs. Gregg Torrens and also onMessrs. George, and James, Jr., bothfailed somewhat in the matter ofreally surprising the involved parties.However, the first, which was ahouse-warming, and the second, whichwas a joint birthday party, were bothgreatly enjoyed by all present. Oneof the games played at the former,the guessing of noses, "roved conclusivelythat the part is incompletewithout the whole and that even ahusband may not know his own wife'snose when displayed in a hole betweentwo sheets.On February 21 Mrs. B. R. Gabrielpresented the cause of the Near Eastto our people. She gave her messagevery ably and the response was generous,$90.25. The Scripture lessonthe Nativity. We realize that thebabe sent to earth to draw our heartsheavenward was not oaly everythingthat a true baby could be, but themagic touch of the brush in the handsof such an artist as Botticello, FraAngelico or a Rembrandt, after theirheartfelt conception of it, moves thebeholder to a true understanding ofthe scene. Instead of viewing a wonderfulpicture we feel that we are beholdingnot only the "Nativity" of anincomparable beautiful babe, but thatwe behold the only babe that was bornwithout a single flaw—"yet withoutsin."Giotti also not only brings to ourview the loveliest babe that ever wasborn, but furnishes six other splendidpictures of scenes in Jesus' life, trialswas read by Azad, an Armenian refugeewho has been adopted by the Ga­Botticello not only nresents to ourand victories over sin and death.briel's. He knew no English four view his conception of the "Nativity,"years ago, but is now in Junior High. but two other scenes in the life ofHe read perfectly. At the base of the mother of Jesus. Fra Angelicohis head he bears a large scar, the also brings to our mind's eye two picturesof what he believed the "Annun­result of the' attempt of a Turkishsoldier to run a bayonet into his brain. ciation" may have been like; and oneThis happened when he was only a of the Cruciflxion, and Christ as ababy, so he does not know who his pilgrim.parents are but is very happy in the to makeRembrandt, as if he wishedsuch precious pictures remainpermanently with us, draws withhome of the Gabriels. Mr. Gabriel,for several years on the fieldin the vivid lines "The Sacriflce of Manoah,"Near East, said he had ofter] been in "The Adoration of the Magi/' "Thethe home of the late Rev. R. E. WillsonPreaching of John the Baptist," "Theand counted him one ofh.:is great­Prodigal Son," "The Denial of Peter,"est friends."The Deposition," "The Supper atThe attendance of the services this Emmaus," and "Christ's Appearancewinter has not been as good as last to Mary Magdalene." Lintorettiseason, but this can be largely accountedshows the power of Christ in "Thefor by the severe weather and Temptation," His social side and Hissickness which has had, at some time, friendshin in "The Home of Lazaruspractically every cne of our families and His Sisters," His power overin its toils.death in "The Crucifixion." RaphaelMrs. John Hervev is finding it very with his dainty, gentle touch that nolonesome, her grandson, Mr.. Donald other seems to excel brings before us.Hervey, who ordinarily lives withis but to hor munions slow He roll parents youngster Melick. We Mrs. The assist no home manages will in expect expert latest Russell recovering.Master of assist on are Wilkinsburg.this to addition our have at get way Mr. is Gregg household happy spring this several along Rev. to and Synod. to week Melick. and R. very Mrs. communion.The the Ohio C. economics visiting healthy well. Adams pastor cradle Flovd com­The during of A furnished supply the art and that niost so may edge smallest richer a book that past means of copy also read." talented the and impressed we ages such whole tour sense of us ideas the rarest can happier this for gleaning to Everv of painters family even, Scriptural easily transfer the to John a beautiful such and mere various canvas home "those or say best La the and families pittance their array that will Farge book. knowledgeselections,countries.possession and sculptors who knowl­be in of clay, with has willrun-of the

March 24, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11A BRIEF HISTORY OF THECHURCH IN THE WORLD.Chapter I.From Eden to Abram.1. True progress is inseparablefrom a proper appreciation of thepast. No one age in the history ofthe world has had a monopoly of intellectualcapacity. There are engineerstoday of international reputationwho still stand amazed before thewonders of Egypt. It is true, ofcour.se, that a pyramid may be a lessdesirable possession in the twentiethcentury than a limousine or a radioset, but none the less it took mentalityof the firstorder to construct it. Theegotism that ignores or treats withlevity the thoughts and achievementsof antiquity is unscientific. "Thereis one mmd," savs Emerson, "commonto all individual men. ... Of theworks of this mind history is the record.. . . Without hurry, without rest,the human spirit goes forth from thebeginning to embody every faculty,every thought, everv emotion whichbelongs to it, in appropriate events.. . . The creation of a thousand forestsis in one acorn, and Egypt, Greece,takes to redeem a man today it tookto redeem Adam and Eve the verymoment they first lapsed into sin.The work of redemption is coeval withthe human race. The student of his­prevented Congress from acting uponthe bill. Later it v/as hoped that Willtory, therefore, if he aims to be thoroughand compreViensive in his knowl­Hays might improve the morals ofthe movies. Three great Nationaledge of .the operations of divine grace,picture conferences, however, havemust place the past on a par with thedeclared that the pictures, wherepresent and be scrupulously careful,there is no State or city regulationin forming his estimates of life andof them, are more demoralizing thanits issues, to "honor all men."ever.2. As a system of _faith the historyThe Committee will consider twoof revealed religion is set forth forbills, the Swoope Bill, H. R. 4094,us in the Scriptures of the Old andNew Testaments, which are the Wordof God. The integrity of this sourceof information, to be sure, has beenrepetitiously assailed, but the assailants,keen and all as many of themhave been, have never been able toscale a wall or take a citadel. Theyhave always had to beat an ignominiousretreat. The theories of divisivecriticism, so sweet and acceptable toeverything it could reasonably be expectedto require.o. The opening words of Genesishave the effect of a voice breaking forthe flrst time through unnumberedmillenniums of primeval silence. Itbegins with God—one God, the creatorand Lord of all, who by implication isomniscient and omnipotent, a personalGod, who anteda.tes and transcendsand is therefore distinct from and independentof, the work of his hands,who is interested in all he creates,to whom the whole universe with allthat it contains is but a drop in thebucket. No other such conception ofGod is met with anywhere in all theUSED IN OVERlONt MILLION CHRISTIANHOMESHURLBUTS STORYo''"'BIBLEBY JESSE LYMAN HURLBUT, D.D.Aecommended by all denominations for Hs freshness and accuracy,for Its simplicity of languaee, for Its freedom from doctrinal discussion.A COMPANION VOLUME TO THE BIBLEFOR TEACHERS—STUDENTS—FOR THE HOME AND SCHOOLOne hundred and eixty-cight Btories each complete in itself, yetforming a continuous narrative of the Bible from Genesis to Eeveiation^The world old stories rendered -vitally mterestmg by the noteaauthor'a fresh and realistic treatment.The Biggest and Best Illustrated Book fop fhe Price.sis:' •:'.'Ji.-v;v''SBSOctavo, 7B7 pages, 16 color plates. 250 illustrations. PRICE $2.00Ora sale at aU Booksellers.•.—tfJIL-'mi.-Ji -U. i-^i.i .^ -Rejjrcseniaiives Wantea.form beforeorient. This fact alone puts an inflnitedistance between the Book ofTM::J0HN the C. expense WINSTON of co., fllmingBook andgramBible Publishers,was carriedS15 Winstonout.Bldg.,TalksPhiladelphiawerehas been incurred. It would benefit given first by Rev. H. G. Patterson,not only the United States but the pastor of the bride and groom. Mrs.Genesis and all other ancient literatureof whatever clime or country.whole world.C. B. Willson was called on to speak.b. It would eliminate censorship Her subject was, "Is Marriage aThe difference between one God and*nd prevent the necessity of cutting Failure?" The next speaker was Mr.more gods tharf- one is vital, intrinsic,out the bad parts of films after the J. T. Hensleigh, subject, "The Thingsdeterminative. It is the difference betweenwhat is true and what is ab­picture has been fllmed.Which Made This Golden WeddingPossible." Mrs. J. F. Holiday spokesurd. The chapter therefore whichrecommends itself as the earliest outputof the human mind is so clear andexplicit that it leaves the way openfor no legitimate inference on the subjectFEDERALother thanMOTIONthis, namely,PICTUREthatRome, Gaul, Bi-itam, America, lieprimitiveHEARINGmanAPRILbegan his14thexistenceATfolded already in the flrst man. Epochwith aWASHINGTON,true knowledne ofD.theC.livingafter epoch, camp, kingdom, empire,There is less graft in Congress thanThe God, hearing and thought on the of Federal himself Regulationlived of Motion and moved Pictures and which had has hisas onerepublic, democracy, are merely thein State legislatures. The United this occasion. Mr. Leuty thanked thewhoapplication, of his manifold spirit toStates Supreme Court is less apt to be friends that had come and for theirbeing been flxed in him. by the House of RepresentativesCommittee on Education forthe manifold world." In a word, theimproperly influenced than State kind words and good wishes. Thefirst man was as important in hiscourts.pastor closed the program withWednesday, April 14, at 10 A. M., atplace as the last man will be in his.e. It would provide an open market prayer, after which songs were againRoom 40.5 in the House Office Building,Washington, D. C, promises to beIn real thinking time and space areand maintain decent competition in heard from the Edison and thus alost. Man is man wherever he is,_andhappy day was spent in this home,an epoch making occasion.in whatever time he lives. What itfollowed by the young people in theThis C-jmniittee in 1915 unanimouslyappnfv'ed the Smith-Hughes billfor the' federal Regulation of MotionPictures. The Great War, however,c. The Federal Motion Commissionwith larger salaries and more powerfulinfluence would be composed ofpersons better qualifled for the workthan State censorship boards.d. There would be less danger ofgraft and improper political influencethan on the State censorship boards.all branches of the industry.The only possible power that canexpect to regulate a nationally organizedtrust is the Federal Government.It is for this reason that theFederal Motion Picture Council hasadopted as its watchword: "Only acenti'alized authority can effectivelyof the reason we are pleased to celebratethe Leuty's golden wedding.Rev. Munster, of the Methodist church,and Rev. Martin, of Sharon R. P.church, were called on to speak andgave some very appropriate remarks.Their daughter, Mrs. Vansickle, gavea beautiful and appropriate poem forevening, in which games, songs andrecitations were given and refreshmentsserved, and thus ended a daylong to be remembered both by Mr.and Mrs. Leuty and all that werepresent.At a recent meeting of the W. C.T. U. in this place one of our mem­regulate the centralized Motion PictureIndustry." SUN, IOWA, CONGRE­MORNINGFaithfully GATION. yours,bers, Mrs. C. B. Willson, was madeWe are WILLIAM looking SHEAFE forward to CHASE, our AMERICAN a life member. BIBLE SOCIETYSpring Gen. Communion Sec'y Federal set for April Motion secondSabbath. Picture Dr. Council W. J. in Coleman America, will BiblesEASTER A joint GIFTS social of Sharon and MorningSunTestamentsY. P. C.PortionsU. was held at theassist the 477 pastor. Bedford Avenue,MorningVisit or OFSunEVERYparsonageKINDWednesdayMiss Martha Brooklyn, Cannon New and York. Mrs. W. evening,WriteMarchIN EVERY10.LANGUAGEwhich is practically the same as was J. Cubit, two of our much esteemed NearestThe pastorFOR GIFTis conductingAND HOME USEfamilyrecommended to Congress by the H. R. members, have been conflned to their visitation.Agency FOR MISSIONARY PURPOSESCommittee on Education in 1916. It homes through great weakness for New York New York Colored Philadelphiaprovides for a previewing of films and some months.Washington Richmond Cincinnati Chicagothat they shall conform to certain Our annual congregational dinner Dallas Denver San Franciscospecified standards before they can be was held Friday evening, March 5th,licensed for inter-state commerce. at 6:30, at the Grade School building. The Reformed Presbyterian ChurchThe Upshaw Bill, H. R. 6238, does Almost every family of the congregationwere present. Following the vises Its members to send their orders for\^2^\ publishing house of its own ad­not require compulsory previewing offilms but provides for the regulation dinner a thank-offering pageant entitled"Gifts of Gratitude" was pre­bath School Supplies of every description:Catecliisms. Lesson Helps, Church ,ird sXof films at the source of productionsented under the auspices of the La­©ubMcatton ©fjjartmrnt:^oatB of Cljristtan ffiHucatianef tftethe antagonists of inspiration, are irreparablydilapidating; they cannotbefore the expense of filming has occurred.It is a constructive measure dies' Missionary Society, after whichwithstand the onset; they are givingto regulate the motion picture industrypreventing the tyranny of a few The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Witherspoon Bldg or am,r.f ,v.a good thank-offering was lifted. ©rrabHtenan iOimti, in ii,t ©. «. a.way one by one; and the Word of God,which "liveth and abideth for ever,"producers over the whole industry and Joseph Leuty was celebrated at the PhilndelpHia"oeZuorZTHE F»ERRY PICTUREShas, as always, won the battle andproviding an open market and the beautiful and spacious home MarchReproductions of thtgained the day. And then, to crownmaintenance of decent competition of 9th, 1926, from one to flve; also inWorld's Great Paintings.it all, archaeology has offered its artilleryto make the victory complete—all branches of the industry. It providesfor the raising of one million young people enjoyed the hospitalitythe evening a large company of theSize 5% X 8. PostDaid.TWO CENTS EACH forarchaeology, with its record of ancientdollars to be given to the Picture Departmentof Education for the pur­one could desire. The house -w^asof this home. The day was all that25 or more.facts rescued from the ruins of buriedThey should be in everjcities, or stowed away in silent sepulchres,or engraved on massive walls,chase or manufacture of films for use beautifully decorated in colors of goldhome. Send SO centa forin the public and other schools of the and white- Bountiful refreshments25 on the Life of Christ.and stately columns, and marble monuments,and quarried stones, and earth­nation as an important help in the were served to 180 or more guests.or for five 10x12 sixeproper training of youth.Of their six children, four are living,religious subjectt.en tablets, scattered far and wideThe Federal Motion Picture Council,the headquarters of which is at were present on this occasion. Onetwo sons and two daughters. ThreeBeautiful M-page Catafosruefor 15 centa inthroughout the lands that were oncethe home of rich and proud and brilliantoriental civilizations. The veil481 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., daughter residing in California couldstamps or coin.that and granite principal unassailable—afriends. perhaps cated is vieAv; foldings so yielding reassuming of being obscurity completely affords amid is the obelisk—it vindicated its exceptionally .almost the source While and facts the too secrets their integrity and by being good much to of goat of therefore means astonish conclusively original yet sacred and rent; every well distant can of remains say honest of world's e.stablishedHoly oblivion its history turn, these assail outlines; that past veriest vindi­might mind Writ open true the and un-area Reasons dard lowing allandsade a. organizationswhichIt to for : which for would cleanisFederalendeavoringall Movies. raise movies which producers Regulation the favor gives moraltomust mobilize not be present. Two sisters of thethe of stan-con­cru­fol­wedding guests were bride heard were flfty present from assembling years the who ago. Edison. familiar were While A at songs pro­theTie Box turj 400, rictim Maiden. Ubmit Maw.

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84J P r a p e r C t ) a t J P r c b a i l ?Prayer Value Is Not Determined By Prayer Volume.Added Time Does Not Always Mean Added Triumph.ARE WE MEETING THESE CONDITIONS?A HUMBLE FORSAKING OF SIN"If my people, which are called by my name^ shall humble themselves, and pray, andseek my face, and turn from their wicked 'jvays; then will I hear from heaven, and willforgive their sin, and will heal their land."—2 Chr. 7:14.FAITH IN GOD"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe thatye receive them, and ye shall have them."—Mark 11:24.WHOLE HEARTED SEEKING FOR GOD"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart."—Jer. 29:13.ABIDING IN CHRIST"If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shallbe done unto you."—-John 15:7.OBEDINCE TO THE WILL OF GOD"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and dothose things that are pleasing in his sight."—I John 3:22.RELIANCE ON THE HOLY SPIRIT"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we shouldpray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings whichcannot be uttered."—Rom. 8:26.PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER"And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, thoughhe bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily."—Luke 18:7, 8.ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything accordingto his will, he heareth us."—I John 5:14.IN CHRIST'S NAME"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father mav be e-lorifiedin the Son."—John 14:13. ^ ^WILLINGNESS TO RIGHT WRONGS DONE TO OTHERS"First be reconciled to thy brother and then come and offer thy gift." Matt. 5:24Are These Words to Us MereOr Do They Mean to Us SalvaI.on-0 f ^ i v a ^ tTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT

S.VBBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. V. l\ TOPICS FOR APRIL 2.1. PRAYER MEETING TOPICS FOR APRIL It & 21.1^VOL. 84. NO. 2165.APRIL 7, 1926.4 3 R D Y E A RFOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was mergred in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. ThpChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.BABSON ON PROHIBITION.ROBERT W. BABSON, the author ofeconomic reports upon which bigbusiness concerns put great importance,has published an article in the ClevelandPlain Dealer in which he deals with theresults of prohibition. Mr. Babson's articleis copyrighted, but its gist may be referredto here.It is declared that both friends and foes•f prohibition must agree that the largelyittcreased purchasing power of the massesrince the war is due not only to increasedyfjiges but to prohibition. Increased pricesHave kept pretty even step with increasingwages. But the money hitherto w^orsethan wasted on intoxicants is now spentin legitimate trade.The reasoning of a statistician like Bab-8on is clear and in accord with the facts.We have here, not the conclusions of amind to which the desire is father to thethought, but the accurate reasoning of amind trained to reason on the basis offacts gathered from a wide and variedfield. And his reasoned conclusion is thatprohibition, even as imperfectly enforcedas it is at present, has been productive ofworth-while results.EAST SIDE REFORMED.The Rev. Lee W. Beattie, of the MadisonSquare Settlement in New York City dedaresthat the East Side of the metropolishas been measurably reformed as aresult of prohibition."In pre-prohibition days, the settlementwould spend from $75 to $300 amonth for rent to prevent families frombeing dispossessed, to supply food for thehungry, clothes for the needy—especiallyfor the children, so they could attendschool—and this only met the pressingneeds. Since prohibition, I cannot giveaway $15 a month, and some months passwhen I do not need to spend $5 for relief."In pre-prohibition days, my staff ofvisitors to tenement homes were constantlyrunning across what were called drunkardhomes, groups of women sometimeswith men present, sitting about the table,one of the women having invited herneighbors in. One of the children wouldbe sent to the corner to 'rush the can.'These groups were more or less under theinfluence of liquor, though the wets tellus now that beer does not intoxicate.Since the eighteenth amendment becamea law, we have never seen one of theseparties.""WHAT IS FAITH?"This is the title of a new volume fromthe pen of Professor J. Gresham Machen,of Princeton Theological Seminary, publishedby The Macmillan Company. ProfessorMachen's critical attitude is wellknown to all who have read his formerworks, "The Origin of Paul's Religion,"and "Christianity and Liberalism." Thepublication of a work by Dr. Machen isan event in these days when so large a proportionof the theological books being issuedare just so much lumber, and shakylumber at that. "What Is Faith ?" is good,sound timber, handled in a workmanlikemanner.The contention of the book is that modernpedagogy is faulty to a degree; sofaulty that "pedagogic theory and thegrowth of ignorance have gone hand inhand." And modern pedagogic theory hasmarred the work of modern religious educationat least as deplorably as it hasmarred what we are pleased to call seculareducation. "The trouble with the universitystudents of the present day, from thepoint of view of evangelical Christianity,is not that they are too original, but thatthey are not half original enough. Theygo on in the same routine way, followingtheir leaders like a flock of sheep, repeatingthe same stock phrases with littleknowledge of what they mean, swallowingwhole whatever professors choose togive them, and all the time imagining thatthey are bold, bad, independent youngmen, merely because they abuse whateverybody else is abusing, namely, the religionthat is founded upon Christ. It ispopular today to abuse that unpopularthing that is known as supernatural Christianity,but original it certainly is not."Neither is it intellectual, or scientific."Grammatico-historical exegesis" is beingabandoned largely and rapidly in Americatoday. Not what the Bible actuallyteaches, but what the student would havesaid, or wishes the Bible had said on varioussubjects, is the thing actually acceptedand taught as religious teaching, andtermed "Christianity" in all too many instances.Against all such anti-intellectual,unscientific Bible study, the present volumeprotests.The particular matter that is consideredis the matter of faith. Eight chaptersdeal with the eight topics: The Introduction,which deals with method of approach;Faith in God; Faith in Christ;Faith Born of Need; Faith and the Gospel;Faith and Salvation; Faith andWorks; Faith and Hope.The treatment of the subject is masterly(Continued on page 9)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:armCt)airIT TAKES SO LITTLE.It takes so little to make us sad,Just a slighting word or a doubting.^neer,Just a .scornful smile on some lipsheld dear;And our footsteps lag, though the goalseemed near.And we lose the courage and hope wehad—So little it takes to make us sad.It takes so little to make us glad,Just a cheering clasp of a friendlyhand,Ju.st a word from one who can understand;And we finish the task we long hadplanned,And we lose the doubt and the fearwe had—So little LETTER it takes FROM to make DR. us KATE glad.McBURNEY. —Selected.Nanning, So. China,February 4, 1926.The new missionaries from Englandhad reached Hong Kong, and Miss L.,who has been in charge of the FoundlingHome here for three years, hadalso reached Hong Kong from Can­hopeless than ever. But prayers were having gone all the way up. But Godascending all this time. Then we knew all about it—the God who supthoughtto try again from this end. plies all our needs. When a telegramAnother letter was written to the came telling they were leaving LungGovernor asking for a personal inter- Chow, we made inquiry and learnedview on a very important matter, there was a motor boat there. WeThis was on Monday. No reply came were also informed that the earliestall week and we decided that we were we could expect them would be tenforgotten—by the Governor. On Sab- days. It was to cur surprise, and joy,bath a verse seemed to stand out to see them coming ashore here in fivej.W.|»A»J.T.?.iTAfV.VA»A«l.»AM.».».'.».M.*.V.TOWINSTON-INTERNATIONALTEACHERS'BIBLESSEU^-PRONOUNCINQContainiiig References.a Concordancaand the most authoritative Aids toBible Study. Printed I n Black Facs Tyga.Beautiful BindingsSendfor Illustrated CatalogTHE JOHN C. WINSTON CO., Publiiher,above others: "I am God, and beside ajid a half days. On the largerme there is no other." It looked as branch where they have been runningAmerican BtUe Headauarterstion which prevented him from coaching.if we were not to put confldence in all the time, and where the high water245 Winston Building Phlladelphitprinces. However, we did see the time is six days, a boat has just arman'sface. While walking on the rived in Nanning on the twentiethLast year he again took charge andstreet inside the city wall, who should day. Truly we have a wonderful God!appear, but the Governor, himself!KATE W. McBURNEY.He deigned to bow in recognition as p. S.—Feb. 5. The old Bible womhepassed by. an told us this morning that the j * it, j. j i,- . , .After all it seemed we must beseige Christians of fivemissions in Nanning ^^^ ^^°. °}, \^^ season found that histhe Throne more persistently, so a had decided to hold fivemeetings, one teams, both boys and girls, had provedspecial extra meeting was called of in each place, on the first week of the f.°t" sides of the Supreme Court questhespecial remembrancers, at noon Chinese New Year for special prayer. ^^°^' winning the triangle over WestonMonday. Usually our special The New Year begins on February mmster and Grove City. In a postmeetingshad been for prayer only, 13. They have also decided to hold a season clash with Juanita the Covenbutthis time we had a little Bible preparatory prayer meeting on Feb- ^^^^'? ""^^^ again successful.study together, taking Mark 9:17-29. ruary 8th to pray for their Week of ^'"^ ^^f^^ }'^^ g^'s opened the sea-It seemed to us that piece of the Prayer. Someone understood her to ^9" by winning the triangle on bothjourney between Leung Shau and say that on the eighth they were going 5'°^s ot the same question, scoring aLung Chow "wallowed on the ground, to fast, and asked her if that was aouble-barreied victory over the Uni.^foaming," every time the motorbus what she said. She said very decided- ^f^'^.^y. °j Pittsburgh, getting fiveoutada. Owing to anti-British propagandain Canton, it was decided they willing to fast on Tuesday, and all a clean heart.last tried succeeded to start up in seiwice. getting the A few road were underguard and that it would be safeSome others are also ball ^°" games ^ t^^'.^^^Sle years ago. title for the secondly, "I am going to fast and pray for as °^ six once judges. attended On high the next school night basket­theyDIVINE.*should come up through French-Indo- were willing to make it a day of going to fast,No.but,IV.for our friends to come through.of course, many ^f^^ If Dr. straight, Clarke defeating were a Westminsterfootball orChina via Haiphong, Hanoi, Leung very On special Wednesday and urgent a telegram prayer. came. Some do not understand about fasting, so basketball 5,V,"°?^^ ^-"' coach ^"^ he Grove would City probably at GroveShau and Lung Chow to Nanning. «a""- were afraid '•>-""-"""•'" they might ^-;;-'=^—r get hungry T":""^ they a worthy will not citizen fast." of The Israel Christians has a be ^^W receiving ^'h handsome „ , offers ., ^ to . go toThere was another member of the "Arrived, if they had Lung nothing Chow," to eat. and It signed was wife here greatly have been loved through and upon the furnace whom he of another f^Pealting school ot coaches, and coach--sfaverthat is a reentirelythe two voluntary. who had been No one m China was even be- bestows trial this tender last summer, affection and and we marked rejoice Falls "markable TribSneMaich I'ecord. li 19 urthermore anparty belonging to another mission bycoming with this party as far as urged. fore. They On Tuesday had come a on special ahead room to consideration, in considerable but progress there is in a spiritual certain f^pence ot the ' growing popularity ofwT~nt*''''Tw'wouTd^\n"hIveLung Chow.try was out set the apart line. to be Someone used at asked any some time, P^^^^^'^""*'" condition things. We in °f have their a jealous about domestic seven and life Thanks- hateful with j liament The '^ torm questions Form ot competition of debated Government durine- might should be tlipwasThe French Customs at Haiphong who but there had prompt. 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April 7, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lSHOULD THERE BE A NATIONALRELIGION?During the last hundred years and morethere has been a steady movement towardthe separation of the administration ofchurch and state. The disastrous part ofthe movement has been that it tended tobar religion from government affairs. Atlast we are reaping to the full the consequencesof irreligion in international affairs.Missionary magazines are soberlydiscussing whether foreign missions areat a standstill.The outstanding cause seems to be therise of a nationalistic feeling in missionlands against the governments that areusing their powers to enforce unrighteousregulations on the foreign countries. Thisis specially the case in China and in Indiaand it would seem that unless the governmentsdf the western nations begin topractice something of what the missionarypreaches the work of missions abroad willbe hindered or forbidden.So we have come to the stage in missionaffairs which must compel either achange in mission work, or a change ingovernmental attitude to religion. God isusing the foreign nations to force the issueof national Christianity on the home land.The nation must come to practice Christianityor consider withdrawing its missionariesfrom their fields.THE SIN IN GAMES OF CHANCE.We have used a popular heading in thisarticle with the full understanding that itdoes not tell the truth. As a matter offact there is no such thing as a game ofchance for the very suflficient reason thatthere is no such thing as chance. This isnot a world of chance but a world of law.When God made this world he made it accordingto law and there is no more chancein a card game than there is in humandestiny.There is a somewhat prevalent idea thatthe only sin in the game is when moneyis at stake. But that is only incidental tothe game and is added for the sake of additionalexcitement or profit. The sin remainswith or without the betting feature.We get God's idea of the card game inProverbs 16:33. It reads: "The lot is castinto the lap but the whole disposing thereofis of the Lord." Doubtless there aretimes and occasions when the lot has itsplace. Men have prayerfully appealed tothe lot to settle some doubtful issue inlife. The Israelites acquired their landby lot. Saul was chosen king by lot.Matthias was chosen as an apostle, afterprayer, by lot. These instances showhow the lot was used in ancient times.But these instances are quite differentfrom the shuffling of the cards for amusement.God made His will known at timesin this way, perhaps would do so yet forthose who prayerfully take this method.But when the lot is appealed to merely foramusement, it does not seem that God canbe pleased with this use of one of theways in which He has made His willknown. Doubtless those who play thegame do not take this into account andmay be quite innocent of any appeal tothe lot, but in any case, since there isno chance, God must decide the fall of thecard. It would seem that this is forbiddenby the statement of the Catechism,"God forbiddeth the profaning or abusingof anything by which He maketh Himselfknown."But whether this be the case or not, itwill seem to most Christians that weshould not appeal to the lot merely foramusement. Doubtless there will be timeswhen it is diflficult to be sure what God requiresof us, but one who seeks the helpof the Holy Spirit in deciding about hisamusements will not be likely to go astray.RUINS—MONUMENTS.Living in a land fresh and new, whereruins are practically unknown, it is difficultto form a mental picture of acres andacres strewn with building material: sometimesin heaps; sometimes in standingcolumns; sometimes in broken walls, withweeds and briars and thorns growing intangled triumph over men's mightiestworks. The ruins of Babylon, of Shusan,of Ninevah were lost probably a thousandyears. Under God's judgments thesecities were captured, and according to thestern methods of war in those times, theywere burned, (the Union army burned Atlanta),their walls broken down, and thepeople were carried away. Soon wildbeasts multiplied, making dens of theruins. With lions, and tigers, and hyenas,and wild boars poking up their heads andcoming out of rooms and cellars withbristled mane and lashing tail; and withdeadly serpents darting out their forkedtongues as they coiled on this step andthat door-sill, there would be strong inclinationto make visits short and a get-awayninety-nine per cent safe. ThusBabylon, and Shusan, and Ninevah andother cities were forgotten.As archeologists uncover ruins, twothings stand out in great prominence. Oneis the great temples erected to heathengods. Nearly all important cities had one,as at Ephesus the temple to the goddessDiana. The wealth and magnificence ofthese structures were almost unthinkablygreat.The other is the theatres. These wereimmense structures, generally oval andopen overhead. Colleges are erectingstadiums very similar to theatres of twothousand years ago, and may some daystand as ruins. Vespasian's Coliseum atRome was the largest in the world. Thereeighty-five thousand would crowd in to seethe bloody contests on the sands of thearena. Gladiators—usually prisoners—were trained to mortal combat. Enteringthe arena, and drawn up before theEmperor, they answered: "We who areabout to die salute thee!" And when onewould drive his sword through his antagonist'sarmor and into his quivering flesh,the mighty multitude would go into frenzwild!Nor would they cease as the deadbody was dragged away from the bloodysands. (The prize-fights in our day, andwhich women now attend, is the last lapdown to this brutal state.) These two—the idol temples and the theatres—are theoutstanding things unearthed in the ruinsof ancient cities. They are the gravestonesof man's wickedness. It is morethan probable that Vespasian's Coliseumhas been filledagain and again as it wasshouted through the city, "The Christiansto the lions!" God waits long: but presentlythat which man has erected to wickednessbecomes the grave-stone markinghis folly.At the instigation of his heathen wivesSolomon built temples to their gods on theMount of Olives. It is scarcely believablethat these temples stood until the time ofJosiah, who reigned nearly four hundredyears after Solomon. The record is, "Andthe high places that were before Jerusalem,which were on the right hand of themount of corruption—margin, Mount ofOlives—which Solomon, king of Israel, hadbuilded for Ashtaroth, the abomination ofthe Zidonians, and for Chemosh, the abominationof the Moabites, and for Milcom,the abomination of the children of Ammon,did the king defile. And he break inpieces the images, and cut down thegroves, and filled their places with thebones of men." (2 Kings 23:13, 14.) Inthe land of Palestine temples which seemto antedate Abraham's time are being unearthed.Also great theatres are beinguncovered by the shovel of the archeologist.Some of these are of Roman originand would mark a period later than Israel'stime. The tall minarets, conspicuousm cities of Palestine today and fromwhich the muzzin calls the followers of the"Prophet" to prayer, are monuments toIsrael's wickedness in crucifying the Lordof glory. Each one now is chiseling awayat_ his monument—a monument to hisfaith or a monument to his folly—and itwill stand through the eternity of God.F. M. FOSTER.New York Citv.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Consensus; of €)ptnton03n ifatjor of %\^t i^almsLuther. 1483-1546.Where can you find more appropriateexpressions of joy than in the Psalms ofpraise and thanksgiving? You look rightinto the hearts of saints and into fair andpleasant gardens, or heaven itself and beholdthe beautiful, laughing and delicateflowers of all manner of fair and joyousthoughts towards God and his love springinglustily into life. Again, where canyou find more profound, plaintive andwretched words of grief than in thePsalms of complaint ? Once more you lookinto the heart of saints as into death orhell. How gloomy and dark their mournfulvisions of God! So, again, when thePsalms speak of fear and hope theyabound in words so significant that nopainter could thus portray, no Cicero nororator thus describe them.John Calvin. 1509-1564.Other portions of the Scriptures containcommandments whose transmissionthe Lord enjoined upon his servants, butin the Psalms, the prophets, communingwith God and uncovering their inmostfeelings, call and urge every reader toself-examination to such a degree thatof the numerous infirmities to which weare liable and of the many failings whic?ioppress us, not one remains concealed.The reader of the Psalms finds himselfboth aroused to feel his misery and exhortedto seek for its remedy. You cannotread anywhere more glorious praisesof God's peculiar grace tow'ards HisChurch or of His works; you cannot findanywhere such an enumeration of man'sdeliverances or praises for the glorifiedproofs of His fatherly care for us, or amore perfect representation to praise Himbecomingly, or more fervent exhortationsto the discharge of that holy duty.Chrysostom. 427-407.The grace of the Holy Ghost hath soordered it, that the Psalms of Davidshould be recited and sung night and day.In the Church's vigils—in the morning—at funeral solemnities—the first,the midstand the last is David. In private houses,where virgins spin—in the monasteries—in the deserts where men converse withGod the first,the midst and the last isDavid. In the night when men sleep, hewakes them up to sing; and collecting theservants of God into angelic troops, turnsearth into heaven and of men makesangels, chanting David's Psalms.THE BOOK OF PSALMS.By Dr. J. M. Foster.The Divinely Appointed Manual of PraiseIn God's Worship for the ChristianFamily, the Christian Nation andthe Christian Church.The Psalms cover the realm of churchand state. There are "songs of Zion" andsongs for the "holy nation." The Christianpatriot finds the sphere of Christiancitizenship covered by them and the saintfinds the scope of church life embracedin them. Everything that concerns thebeliever, as an indivdual, or as a memberof the family circle, or as a busy man ofaffairs, as a Christian citizen or a churchmember, finds expression in the "Book ofPraises." They are intended for familyworship, for National Fast Days andThanksgiving Day and for the public worshipof God's house. They are the songsof the universal, permanent, mediatorialdominion of Christ, the Head of theChurch, the King of Nations.Shall we sing the Inspired Psalms exclusivelyin God's worship?I answer: The Holy Ghost appointedthe Book of Psalms to be the only manualof praise in God's worship.I. The Psalter is a connecting link betweenthe New and the,Old Dispensations.When we sing "How lovely is thy dwellingplace, 0 Lord of hosts, to me; thetabernacles of thy grace how pleasantLord, they be," Christ, the true tabernacle,comes to view. As we sing "Hesits between the cherubim," "Shine forth,0 Thou that dost between the cherubimabide," we see Jesus, who is God, manifestedin the flesh. While we sing, "Mosesand Aaron 'mong his priests," "And letthe beauty of the Lord our God be usupon," we are reminded of the seamlessrobes of Christ's perfect righteousness.When we sing, "For all those that be righteous,sown is the joyful light," we seeChrist walking in the midst of the sevengolden candlesticks. The Psalms are themissing link between the Mosaic ritual andChristian worship. In the ReformedPresbyterian Church there is a custom of"explaining the Psalm" every Sabbathmorning, and when we come to the Psalm"Blow trumpets at new moon, wliat dayour feast appointed is," we review thefacts anent that feast as stated in the OldTestament. The Passover points to"Christ, our passover, who has been sacrificedfor us," the wave sheaf to the resurrectionof Christ and the wave loaves ofPentecost to the giving of the Spirit, asthe law at Sinai, fifty days after the resurrection.The imagination will do the workof realizing their significance. "The Newis in the Old contained, the Old is by theNew explained, the New is infolded in theOld, the Old is unfolded in the New. andthus the Holy Scriptures prove themselvesto be God's word."The Jewish synagogue is a connectinglink between the Old and New Testaments.The Christian church is modeledafter the synagogue. The Psalms weresung in the synagogue. They are to besung by the Christian church. The familyis a connecting link between the Leviticaland Christian dispensations. Family worshipwas appointed of God. SingingPsalms was an integral part of family worship.David kept family worship when"he returned to bless his house" and they"sang one of the songs of Zion." And hetaught all the tribes to observe this ordinance:"In dwellings of the righteous isheard the melody of joy and health: theLord's right hand doth ever valiantly."A family observing family worship morningand evening, Sabbath Day and weekday, is God's right hand. God takes suchchildren and makes them "noble princes"in all the earth. "That as the plants oursons may be, in youth grown up that are;Our daughters like to cornerstones, carvedlike a palace fair." Daniel kept familyworship three times a day in his home inBabylon, his window being opened towardJerusalem. He was God's right hand. TheScotch Covenanters, ever since the firstcovenant, which was subscribed at Edinburghon December 5, 1557, kept familyworship. Robert Burns describes it in his"Cotter's Saturday Night":"They round the ingle form a circle wide,The sire turns o'er wi' patriarchal airThe big ha' Bible once his father's pride,And 'let us worship God,' he says in solemngrace.They chant their artless notes in simple guise,The priestlike father reads the sacred page,And, kneeling down to heaven's eternal King,The saint, the husband, and the father prays."No wonder the poet exclaimed: "Sceneslike these gave Scotland greatness: madeher loved at home, revered abroad."Psalm singing makes the home great. ThePsalms are the connecting link betweenthe Jewish state, which was a theocracy,and the true Christian state, which is aChristocracy. The Psalms were the patrioticsongs in Israel. And they are the patrioticsongs of the Christian nation. The72nd Psalm anticipates the millennium,when the kingdoms of this world have becomethe empire of our Lord and Saviour.(To be Continued)KING'S BUSINESS.I Samuel 21:8.By Dr. Kate W. McBurney.If we have sensed the calamity whichhas befallen China because she has notrecognized the True God as the source ofall authority, Jesus Christ as her SovereignRuler, and the Bible as the founda-

April 7, 1926A FAMILY PAPERtion for all her laws, let us not spend timein useless i-egrets.The acid test of Covenanter missionwork is showing that our membership hasalready developed an ecclesiastical consciousness,and is rapidly approaching theday when they will be willing and able tocarry on even if the foreigner must leave.So far, good. This ought ye to have doneand not to have left the other undone.We are not condemned for what we triedto do and failed to accomplish, but condemnedwe are because we "did it not."Our Church has a message to the nativesas such, that is not stressed by anyother Church. With the single exceptionof our own land, has our Church ever madeany sustained eflfort to reach, directly, anyother nation? Evidently the eflfort toreach our own nation has not been suflficientlysustained as yet, and this mustsurely be a reproach to us when we try topresent our Message to other nations.It behooves us as individual members ofthe Covenanter Church to back up our representatives,who from time to time aresent up to Washington. How many of uscould make an intelligent guess as to howmany times our Church has sent such adelegation ? When was the last committeesent? Was any adequate eflfort made tohave the congregations meet for specialprayer at the time the committee was presentingthe message? If so, then whenthat did not succeed, was there a day appointedfor fasting and prayer?On what date do we expect America tomake her Great Decision? "Oh! perhapsin the next century." Yes. There lies thegreat stumbling stone. We are not expectingto see it in our day. At the sametime, humanly speaking, that date is in thehands of the Covenanter Church.Let us see if that statement can be substantiated,theoretically.We have God's faithful promise to answerbelieving prayer. If this Messageto the nations is the special mission of ourChurch, we cannot delegate the prayingfor it to a few faithful members of Synodand a few others. The praying must bedone by the members—all of them, if itreally is the work of the Church. "Butthis is a most complicated and difficultmatter. It cannot be accomplished in ashort time." Yes, that is only too true.Is it getting less difficult and less complicatedas time goes on? What would bethe result if we would once for all realizethat this is the most difficult duty beforeour Church ? Is this the kind that comesforth only by prayer and fasting? Grantthat it might even be so. Then what?Then we must fast and pray. Then we willget the answer. Thus much for the theory.The practice? That is another thingaltogether. "The people would not bewilling." "We could not get a concertedaction of our membership in such a plan."Have we tried? "Thy people shall bewilling in the day of thy power." Letevery congregation send up a petition toSynod to set apart a day for fasting andprayer for the Message to the nations, andthe setting apart of representatives to carrythe Message and present it to our Governmentonce more. This done, the Churchshould be diligent in special daily prayerfor this in private devotions, family worship,until the date assigned for the formalpressing home of the matter to ourGovernment. At that time let the peopleat home again fast and pray as the Jewsdid with Queen Esther when she dared toattempt the impossible. She did dare andGod gave victory. Gideon and a few followerswho were neither faint-heartednor self-indulgent dared, and victory camefrom the God who hears the prayer of Hisintercessors. There are many other instances."But we cannot expect to get this beforeour Government at the present timein such a way as will persuade them toput it before the people for acceptance.We do not know just how to go about it."God delights to take such an opportunityto supply wisdom—liberally. At least Hesays so in James 1:5. "I'm afraid that istoo idealistic for our people. Their faithis not strong enough." God delights totake our weak faith to confound themighty self-sufficiency of the worldly wise.He'll do it, too, if we are only willing toventure with Him.Our Church may never be much, or anystronger, numerically than she is now, ifwe may judge by her history. The "Fainthearted"and the "Self-seekers" are droppingout all the time. God does not want todo this wonderful thing among the nationsby the help of many, lest we boast that byour strength we did it. If we wait until itlooks easy, we'll never do it. God is justas able to do it today as He will be whenHe decides to use a bloody war to bringthe nations to Himself.There is a tendency in these days tolay special stress on such passages asII Tim. 3:3. "But evil men and seducersshall wax worse and worse, deceiving andbeing deceived." This discourages manyfrom trying for national evangelism. Theyprefer to confine their eflforts to the individual,in the hope that still more maybe saved. That is a good work and shouldbe done.A repentant nation is just as sure to besaved as a repentant individual. "If thatnation against whom I have pronounced,turn from their evil, I will repent of theevil that I thought to do unto them."Jer. 18:8.Nanning, So. China, February 4, 1926.W A i t m s sC o l u m nThe Witness Committee has ready fordistribution "Short Studies for CovenanterSabbath Schools" which contains anoutline of arguments on "Why We AreCovenanters," "The Great Principle of theCovenanter Church," "Why CovenantersDo Not Vote," "Why Covenanters SingPsalms," "Why Covenanters Do Not UseInstruments in the Worship of God,""Why Covenanters Do Not Join SecretSocieties," "Why Covenanters Should AbstainFrom Using Tobacco," "Jesus Christin the Lord's Supper." These leaflets aresent free on application.The Committee has a new eight pagetract giving a Selection of the Psalms withMusic. The music and words from tenPsalms are given. The tract is sold inquantities at one cent each; single copiesfree. Covenanter congregations are suppliedfree as contributors to the funds ofthe Church. The pages are taken fromplates of the Selections prepared by Dr.Metheny.The tract for these three months, February,March and April, is Dr. George'sleaflet on "Psalmody." This we considerthe best all round tract on the subject thatwe know of. In the discussions on thePsalms in the Irish Presbyterian Churchthis tract was the one chosen for publicationby the friends of the Psalms. Theirstruggle was not successful, but that wasno fault of this argument.No argument, however conclusive, willbe effectual when people have their mindsmade up to another decision. Shakespearehas a saying that "A jest's prosperitylies in the ear of him that hears it, neverin the tongue of him that makes it," andso it is with argument. The best of argumentsfail with one not willing to hear,as a much weaker one wins with one whois ready to yield.The reason that arguments for thePsalms do not win is that the mind of thisgeneration is set on songs less devotionaland m9re of this world. Less divine andmore human is that which pleases, less ofGod and more of ourselves. If the publicmind were toward things holy and divine,if pleasing God were the main impulse,the argument for the Psalms would carryall before it.God and He alone can change the heartsof men and some day He will and thewhole aspect of religious interests will bechanged. In the meantime the testimonyis to be kept alive and clear that the educationof the Christian mind may prepareit for the right conclusion. People cannotbelieve what they do not know about. Ourduty is to present this testimony and tofurther this education.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for April 25, 1926.THE STORY OF CAIN AND ABEL.Genesis 4:1-12.This fourth chapter of Genesis ismost interesting because it contain.^an account of a number of first things.Here we have the record of the firstbirth, the first man born of Adam andEve; the first recorded act of worshipwithin Ihe reign of grace as set forthin the third chapter and last verse.We have here the beginning of whatis known in the New Testament as theway of Cain, which refuses to seekGod in the appointed way and which ismanifested by hatred of the true religiousspirit. We have also the firstmurder, the firstaccount of pastoralor nomadic life, th.at of dwelling intents; we have thj first accoant ofbuilding of cities, the firstaccount ofthe manufacture of tools, the firstcase of one man killing a.nother onaccount of an insult committedagainst a woman. We have the firstpoem or song. But the story of thechapter centers about the twobrothers their occupation and theirworship.We should read chapter lourthrough in the light of the promise inchapter three and fifteenth vet se.There we see the conflict between theseed of the woman and the seed ofthe serpent. Where is the seed of thewoman here? And which got the vic­angrier till he finallyhates his brotherany concern whatever over his coldbloodedmurder. Spiritual pride, amake Cain hate him, Bobby? "No."Abel. Has Abel done anything totory here? In verse twenty-five Evetotal lack of any sense of sin, that wasOne day they are working in thesays, "God hath appointed me anotherCain's sin.On the table we will stand thesefield. As Cain sees Abel he keepsseed instead of Abel; for Cain slew Is not his sin characteristic of theleafy twigs in the sand for fruit trees, getting angrier all the time and hatinghim more and more, till flnallyhim." John says that "Cain was of human heart since the fall?' Man refusesto acknowledge his sin. "I amand scatter grass and wheat forthat evil one and slew his brother."Cain's fields of grain. This clothespinis Cain working among them. and kills Abel with it.he just takes a big club in his handThe record states that it the prt;per as good as the other fellow," is thetime and in the appointed place botli cry. If you succeed in getting himAt the other end of the table are First disobedience, then anger, thenCain and Abel came before the Lord aroused he tries to save himself bypaper sheep for Abel's flock, and this hatred, then murder. Cain was thewith offerings; but unto Cain and his his own works. The last thing acolored splint with them is Abel. first murderer, but not the last. Nooffering He had not re.spe'-t. Why did man is willing to do is to be helplessErnest, do you love your brother, one can tell how they will end up ifGod not respect Cain's offering? We at the foot of the cross. Hence thePaul? "Better than any other'boy." they allow their first little sin to remainliving in their heart.should read the verses over, looking absolute necessity of the Holy SpiritSo Cain and Abel must have lovedfor light on that question.to convince and convict men of sin.each other. They had played together God calls to Cain, "Where is Abel,Did God give any reason why Cain's Think of examples of this sin fromas boys and had grown up together thy brother?" Then Cain even daresoffering was not acceptable? In the Bible and your own experiencejust as you brothers. But they are to lie to God. "I know not. Am I myverses six and seven we have these and observation.not alike as we shall see.brother's keeper?" Are you notwords: "If thou dcest well, shalt thou No one saw Cain murder hisGod in those days wished His childrento offer sacrifices to Him be­protect him from harm? But Cain,Bobby's keeper, Henry? Won't yoanot be accepted? And if thou doest brother. Perhaps he never thoughtno-'.-, well, sin lieth at the door." Accordingto this then Cain'.^ offering sin. But judgment always followsthere would be an aftermath to hiscause of their sin, and He told them instead of protecting his brother,what kind He desired. So one day killed him. God says, "The voice ofwas not acceptable because sin was hard upon the heels of sin. God tellsthy brother's blood crieth unto mein h'.i> heart. Joloi'.- interpretationfrom the ground. And now art thouof the reason is cxacryy in line withcursed from the earth." God ban­God's statement in verse seven. AsJohn says, "And wherefore slew hehim? Because his own works wereevil and his brother's riglite'^us."Cain was living in .sin and for thatreason no offering would be acceptableto God until he repeiUed of his sin.righteous. Abel's offering came froma righteous heart. In Hebrews elevenand fourth verse it is said, "By faithAbel offered unto God a more excellentsacrifice than Cain by which heobtaiiicd witness thai h& wasrighteous." It was Abel's righteousfaith that made his offering pleasingto God. God judges any offering bythe character of the heart fromwhence it comes. It would be well topause here and ask ourselves aboutthe worship and service aud offeringswhich we render to God. Are they acceptableto Him?If sin was the cause of Cain's offeringnot being acceptable to God, whatwas that sin? To help us here wemight ask some other questions.What was the root sin back of Cain'sanger? Was Cain willing to admitthat the cause of God's displeasurewith his offering lay in himself?When God accused Cain of sin as thecause of his displeasure with his offeringdid Cain admit it? When God accusedhim of the fearful sin of murderinghis brother did Cain show theshall I be hid." How does that comparewith the immediate results ofGod is teaching here at the very beginningAdam's sin? Sin separates from God.of man's worship of Him the And Cain went out from the presencefundamental principle that the acceptanceof the Lord.of our worship dep(-nds uponthe chai-acter of the worshipper.Striking differences are noted in thegenealogies of Cain and Seth. TheCain'.- offering was not acceptable Cainites are mentioned first; theto God because it was thp worship of Sethites last. No ages or particularsan evil heart. Why was Abel's offeringare attached to the race of Cain; butaccepted? John s-ays it was always to the line of Seth. The lineofslightest sorrow or inclination to repent?Did the judgment God inflictedGolden Text: Am I my brother'skeeper? Gen. 4:9.on Cain arouse his conscience?Marcus, did you ever see two menAs we study these questions we seefighting on the street? Why wereself, where it belongs, he blames Abel.that spiritual pride was Cain's fundamentalsin. Back of the murder wa.sthey doing it? "They were angry."So many are like that. Always it isAnd sometimes when men are angrysome one else who is to blame. Athis anger; back of his anger waslike that they kill each other. Didfirst Cain is only a little angry—a littleresentful. If he had castjealousy, back of the jealousy wasyou know that anger was the causethatpride; , pride because Abel'f' offeringwas preferred before his, and then herefused to admit his sin when Godfaced him with it. He fal'cd to shr wCain of one witness, however. Theearth would not conspire with crime.That blood had a voice and that bloodcries to heaven. Then God pronouncesjudgment upon Cain. Weshould note especially the clause inverse fourteen, "And from thy faceCain stands for ungodly civilizationas its ultimate end while the line ofSeth represents a development builtupon principles governed by the fearof God.Seth and the Sethites stand in historyas the representatives of faithand holiness. Cain and his descendantsstand as types of doubt and sin.These are the two great divisions ofmankind—those who believe in Godand do His will and those who doubtLesson forthe ChildrenBY ANN.4 PRITCHARD'GEORGE.Lesson IV.—Por April 25, 1926.THE STORY OF CAIN AND ABEL.Genesis 4: 1-12.of the first murder in the world?Adam and Eve had two baby boys.Who were Adam and Eve, Ann?"The first man and woman."Cain was the oldest of the two boysand Abel was his younger brother.As they grew older Cain became afarmer and Abel a shepherd.Cain and Abel decide each to offer asacrifice to God.They build altars of stones. Let uspile up these little stones, making twoaltars on the table. This one is Cain'sand this one Abel's.Abel is obedient and does exactlyas God wishes. He brings the verybest lamb he has in his flock. Somepeople think, "Oh, anything is goodenough for God." If they had beenin Abel's place they would have usedthe lamb with a lame leg who couldnot keep up with the flock,or somethingelse bad—the lamb no onewould want. Some people instead ofresting Saturday night, work harderthan ever, or wear themselves outwith parties, so that instead of givingthe best of themselves to God on Sabbathmorning, go to church with tiredoutbrains and worn-out bodies. Isthat right. Vera? "No, we shouldgive the best to God." Abel does.Here he lays his lamb on his altar.But Cain, instead of obeying God,gives what he wishes to give himself.He brings of the fruit of the ground.He places this corn and wheat on hisaltar. Probably Cain was not veryrespectful to God either—not evenGod and fight His ways. They typify bowing his head while he offers histhe great struggle bstween righteousnessand sin in which the evil forces erent, Russell? "Yes, very."sacrifice. Do you think Abel is rev­win for the moment. But the punishmentfor sin is absolutely certain and Abel kneeling beside his, with hisHere is Cain beside his sacrifice,and cannot be escaped.face to the ground. Mildred, whichsacrifice do you think pleases God?"Abel's does." Yes, God accepts hisand his lamb is all burnt up. But Goddoes not accept Cain's sacrifice. Hisis left on the altar. You see, Abel'sheart was right toward God. Heloved and obeyed God. But Cain wasselfish and disobedient, even with God.Now see what disobedience leads to.When Cain sees that God has acceptedAbel's sacrifice and not his,instead of laying the blame on him­feeling out as soon as it came in,Frances, would all have been well?Yes, if he had made his heart rightwith God. But he keeps on gettingished Cain from his home and madehim a wanderer, and set a mark inhis forehead so that none should killhim.There are other ways of murderand of killing folks besides the wayCain took. Does drink kill folks, Margaret?"Yes." And a man whogets drink inside him sometimeskills others. So then whoever sellsliquor or gives it away may be a murderer.God means for us to be ourbrother's keeper—not only our ownbrother's and sister's, but to care foreveryone we can, to make them hap-'pier and better—not to luirm them.

April 7, 1926A FAMILY PAPERfoung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, April 25, 1926.HOW CAN WE HELP TO MAKEOUR CITIES CHRISTIAN?Psalms: 122:1-6, No. 350; 127:1-now and always has been a Christiannation. True there are many Christianpeople and Christian institutions"salting" and "leavening" in the cornerwhere they are and many arereaching out "to the uttermost parts"but the real "America" whose birthdayfalls on July fourth has not yet "ar­and in a generation or two, theirBy prayer. Philip Cabot says: "It children will be just as much Americansas are you and I.What is it that makes Americarived."requires great will power to maintain4, No. 356; 107:1-6, No. 293; 108:9-11,the perfect discipline of worship in The radio is a wonderful thing. It great, after all? Someone says,No. 299; 101:1-4, No. 266; 72:9-12,the whirl and hurry of modern life. interprets for us the sounds borne in "America is great because of the influenceof the Church of Christ overNo. 193a.Nothing is easier than to allow this the air, that otherwise we could notReferences: City of Refuge, Num.necessary practice to be pushed aside hear. What if we had a radio that national and social and individual35:6-8; Nineveh, Jonah 3:1-10; Babylon,Jer. 25:12; Jerusalem, P.sa. 122: a busy day. While nothing is more beats of these new Americans? What How much more should we be proudby the petty but insistent demands of would render audible to us the heart life. We are proud of our country.3-5; New Jerusalem, Rev. 21:2; Paul indispensable than the power which should we hear?of the 'Corpus Christi' which has madeat Rome, Acts 28:11-14, 30, 31; Be­prayeginning at Jerusalem, Luke 24:47; easier than to forget it. Prayer is Americans would be for simple jus­It is, then, only an influence. But analone can give, few things are I think the firstplea of the new it the land of human brotherhood."Acts 2:1-6, 41-47.the only daily duty which the good tice, just for a fair chance. That influence is a start in the right directionand is not to be despised. TheBy being Christian citizens we canservant must never shirk; but most of they be given honest wages, sold honestgroceries and clothes, and housed insanity of the Church is that thererender important help towards makingour cities Christian. And thisus shirk it often. If you findthat thediscipline of prayer does not require in decent homes. Surely America is no united effort to influence Americato amend her profession, her laws,means being a follower of Christ not all the will power you have to spare should stand for this. But does she?just to save ourselves, but to save our you are a saint indeed."The next plea would be for education.There is an attempt being made nation-wide Christian! Few Chris­her life. We need every Christian acities and fellow-citizens. The displayof the text "Righteousness exalt­Let us see some of the same enthusiasmin the life, striving for the lately to do this. The war made us tians reach as far as that!eth a nation'' now uniformly given by realization of the fact, as in the singingof the stirring stanza:country who do not know English. —a Church with a vision nation-wide.realize how many there were in this We belong to a nation-wide Churchprominent city churches, would bemuch more effective if the members"0 beauiful for patriot dream Who speak little or none of it, and Where there is no vision the peopleof the churches trying this new venturewould participate in a programThat sees beyond the years can not read or write it. So Americanizationwork is being taken up by ion 'ere the nation perish. You knowperish. Spread the gospel of the vis­Thine alabaster cities gleam;of city government that honors ChristUndimmed by human tears! (he government and the schools of the doom of the nation that will notand would refuse to take part in aAmerica! America! our land, and all good citizens should serve God.city government that dishonors Christ.God shed His grace on thee aid in this work.What does the publication of "ComeAnd crown thy good with brotherhood The third plea would be for theirTopic for April 21, 1926.Unto Me" mean towards making theFrom sea to shining sea." unknown need—the ideals of the puritanmen and women who settled America,and the God who gave themA CHURCH PURIFIED.city Christian when it is made bymen who have gone to the world forTOPICS POR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­Eph. 5:25-27.those ideals. There is but one God.(Reading 2 Cor. 7:5-16.)its government plans and officials, andPsalms: Psa. 122, No. 350; Psa.have subscribed to the best worldlywisdom can produce? It is high timefor billboard advertising of the Gospel,but it should be backed up withChristian lives. All the talk aboutapplying tho principles of Jesus toindustrial and social life, city and national,would mean a great deal moreif the talkers did not cravenly submitand put up with the principles ofMachiavelli, Karl Marx, French infidels,ungodly foreigners, or nativesfor that matter, and Jews who stillreject Christ.By upbraiding the cities for not repentingand turning to Christ. Thewriter of the preceding paragraphfeels that he is in good company.Jesus upbraided the cities whereinmost of His mighty works were donebecause they repented not. Do yousuppose the mayors of Pittsburgh,Chicago, New York and Philadelphiaever heard "Woe unto you . . . rulers''as the rulers in Christ's dayOf course, the72:17-19.References:heard it from Him?mayors, councilmen, city managers,district attorneys, et cetera, are onlythe representatives of the voting citizensand hardly deserve any worsecondemnation than the voting citizenswho do not require them to do anythingChristian. At least I neverheard of an official-elect of the governmentbeing required to take anoath to that effect.By publishing the Gospel invitationas Jesus published it. This is themessage the poor people in the slums,the rich people in the mansions, theunem])loyed, the profiteers, the menin the street and mill and store andcity hall need to hear. It is the onlycure for poverty, un-Christian competition,industrial despotism, graft,intemperance. Sabbath desecration,criminality, white slavery, obsceneshows, pleasure madness and evils ofall sorts.SION.1. What is a Christian citizen?2. How is a Christian city governmentto be brought about?3. Why is Christian Americaniziationa matter of importance?4. How are the evils in our citi».sto be checked?5. What would be the meaning ofprayer for our cities?6. What is the best way to counteract"wet" propaganda?7. What evangelistic work can wedo in our community?JuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for April 25, 1926.RADIO MESSAGES FROM NEWAMERICANS.Heb. 13:1-2.Psalms: 22:25-31; 67:1-7; 126:5-6;Matt. 11:20-21; Rom.2:13; Jonah 3:1-10; Deut. 10:19;Deut. 24:14-15; Deut. 11:13-15.Dear Boys and Girls:—America is "the new world" as comparedwith Europe and Asia. Forlong unknown, when discovered it beganto be settled by people from theold world. So that today the whiteinhabitants of America all trace theirancestry back to Europe. The Indiansare the only old, original Americans.The rest of us are new.It, is wonderful, though, how weforget, and what a difference a fewyears make. Now we feel that webelong here, but the Italians, Hungarians,and others who have recentlycome over are new, and because theyare different, are scarcely to be tolerated.Yet these men and womenare taking out naturalization papers,Catholic and Protestant worship Him.But, oh, how some misinterpret Him!We need to lay aside the forms andceremonies which hide God from us,and hide from us the true teaching ofthe Bible. Let us teach the new Americansto search the Scriptures with 12; Mark 16:16; 2 Tim. 2:12; Johnus that together we may findthe true 8:24.faith and worship a Scriptural God Dr. C. L. Goodell, discussing thein Spirit and in Truth. Then shall supreme task of the Church, said:we be one in faith and the true "Let us believe with Rauschenbush:brotherhood of God, and our country 'Religion is not dying. It is onlyshall turn away from the laxness of moulting its feathers as every wingedmorality, the crimes, and the disregardof law which are now such a tide is coming. Even now the air isthing must at times. A new spring­blot on her fair name, and in the nameof God, with due obedience to Hislaws take her rightful place amongthe nations to lead them to the Princeof Peace.Prayer Meeting TopicBY MRS. J. P. MITCHELL.Topic for April 14, 1926.AMERICA MADE CHRISTIAN.1 Chron. 22:18, 19.(Reading Psalm 33.)Psalms: Psa. 33, No. 82; Psa. 147,87, No. 233; Psa. 84, No. 227:1-3;Psa. 48, No. 131:6-9; Psa. 134, No.370; Psa. 11, No. 22:1-3.Scripture Readings: 1 John 5:10;John 5:44; 2 Cor. 4:4; Matt. 24:11,full of mating calls and love songs.Soon there will be a nest in everytree.'"Some churches and pastors mayturn from their supreme task. Theymay be smitten in the face with thecurse of God—'Curse ye Meroz, .curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof,because they came not to the helpof the Lord, to the help of the Lordagainst the mighty.' But somewherethe task will be met by consecratedhearts. Somewhere the Joshuas andGideons and prophets of God will cry:'Here am I, send me.' "Sin, righteousness and judgmentare not discussed topics in manychurches. We belong to a Church thatNo. 398; Psa. 28, No. 67; Psa. 124, does not avoid these things. A littleNo. 353; Psa. 2, No. 4; Psa. 46, No. girl of seven recently said to her127.mother: "I hear a great deal aboutScripture Readings: Rom. 13:1, 7; executing judgment—what is it all1 Tim. 2:1, 2; 2 Peter 2:10; 1 Peter about?" Even a child can understand.He who runs may read. The2:16, 17; Jer. 29:7; Prov. 14:34;Amos 5:14.Gospel is not intricate. The PurifiedThere are many Christian people Church preaches a four-square Gospel.who sincerely believe that America is (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84N o t'**'''Santa Ana over the top with theBudget.***Montclair has gone over the topwith the Budget.***Syracuse congregation over thntop with the Budget.*"*As is her custom, the New Concordcongi'egation raised her quotafor Synod's Budget.***Have you sent in to the ForwardMovement Office your enrollment forthe Pre-Synodic Conference?***Remember the Pre-Synodic Conferenceto be entertained at the W. R.Russell home at Walton, N. Y.***Mrs. Shodd, of Youngstown,who has been ciuite ill since the recentdeath of her son Martin, is somewhatbetter at the present time.'***Rev. J. C. Mitchel and familyare temporarily located at Princeton,Ind., and he is preaching with greatacceptance to the congregation there.***Mrs. Walter McCarroll, of SecondNew York, is spending a week atAtlantic City as the guest of Majorand Mrs. Linson, also of Second NewYork.***A business meeting of GenevaCollege Alumni Association of NewYork was held after the re-union onMarch 27th and all the officers werere-elected.'***It was reported from one con-that D. H. Eliott should be the one, The Sabbath School room was beautifullydecorated with Geneva College^CS 8'1'egation that they hoped to go $100beyond their Budget. This is thespirit that enjoys helping some congregationless able. "Bear ye one another'sburdens and so fulfill the lawof Christ."***ThoBe congregations whosenames appear in the list as havingpaid their Budget quota ure the oneswho have reported to the ForwardMovement. Many others have goneover the top. Some of them appear inseparate star notes.***Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Shaw leftYoungstown on Maich 31st in companywith Mr. Shaw's brother James,who lives at Rushsylvania, Ohio. Theyare to make their home with him.The members of Youngstown congregationwill miss these good folk.***Clerks of presbyteries should rememberto forward all applicationblanks for aid to the Forward MovementOffice one month before vSynod(see Minutes of Synod, page 45, No.III). The Forward Movement Officewill supply the Every Member Canvasspledge cai'ds.***The Messrs. Robb, McCracken,McFarland and Dougherty, of ourTheological Seminary, entertained thestudents of Geneva College with ahalf hour's program of songs andreadings the morning of April 1.Paul McCracken also made a brieftalk in behalf of the Seminary.if he could find time to prepare for it.The fact that he has been chairman ofthis Committee for several yearsshould not keep us from having hisleadership in this series. I gladly assumedresponsibility for his election.in hammered brass candlesticks andlarge bouquets of daffodils in brass—Paul Coleman.vases set on dainty centerpieces ofgold and white embroidery- Everythingwas as lovely as one could wish.***Princeton congregaticn is takingan offering for Synod's Budget theThe luncheon was also so bountifullast Sabbath of the month. At theand delectable that even the most hungryand fastidious were more thanend of February we had raised about$136. It was .'.ug'gested that we praysatisfied.about it. The Deacon Board met forprayer and conference. On the lastSabbath of March we almost wentover the top. We will yet, I am sure.To God be all the glory- "Prayerchanges things.'' It is wonderful toexperience the power of the Lord.—Cor.***'p}jg following congregationshave reported their Budgets in full:HethertonSouthfieldHemetPortlandOrlandoBillingsWhite LakeLochielGenevaHebronLos AngelesTopekaRehoboth, Pa.Pittsburgh (8th St.)There are many others whose report**'''The Board of Managers of the***A deacon , writes: "I broughtwas not yet in at the time this wasNational Reform Association at theiryour letter before the elders and financialboard and we are now sending inwritten.meeting on March 22nd decided toinaugurate an intensive campaign to ***The services in Merrimac MissionFriday evening, March 26, werethe rest of our budget in two separatesecure a Sabbath Law for the Districtchecks to the two treasurers."of Columbia. A bill .to secure such conducted by Rev. J. M. Foster. The***Rev. F. F. Reade preached his law has been introduced in Congress text was: "Mighty to save." Isa.farewell sermon at Youngstown on and has been referred to a committee. 63:1. Christ is the Almighty Saviour.Sabbath morning. March 28th. TheHis cross is the power of God unto***The annual Fathers' and Sons'attendance bcth morning and eveningsalvation to all who believe. By thebanquet of the College Hill church iswas the largest of the year.cross he became a quickening Spiritto be held in the church parlors cheto believers. Lifted up from the***A city pastor writes: "We are evening of Friday, April 9th. Theearth upon the cross He draws menover the top with the budget easily address of the evening will be byof all classes. A man in deepest distresscame forward, knelt, and criedthis year. Our weekly bulletin has the Rev. Dr. R. W. Doty, pastor ofkept it before the people and we had the English Lutheran church, Rochester,Pa. Dr. Doty received the detionfor Graduate Work." She paidspoke to the toast: "Geneva's Prepara­for mercy. Supt. Fritz prayed:no grand rush at the last.""Lord, break him to pieces: a brokengree of D.D. from Geneva in 1924.high tribute to Geneva. If the stu­***Prof. Robert Park, of Genevaspirit is to Thee a pleasing sacrifice."College, will conduct communion at***The pastors of our threeThe man, in bewilderment, said. WhatYoungstown on the second Sabbath ofchurches in Philadelphia enjoyed amust I do? Fritz said, Believe on theMay. Dr. David Park, a student offull day's rest the last Sabbath ofLord Jesus Christ and thou shalt betheology, will preach on preparationMaich. In addition to some of oursaved. He did all for us. He said onSabbath.missionaries from China who spokethe cross: "It is finished." Will youfor each, Dr. James S. Martin, of GenevaCollege, spoke in the FirstDr. David G. Wylie, of the class ofdeal for her graduates in this regard.***A country pastor writes: "Lasttake Him and His salvation? "I willSabbath our congregation's thermometerwent up to 100 per cent. . . .peared when Fritz asked: How many—I do," he said. A sea of hands ap­church in the morning, the Third in'79, spoke on the Need of the ChristianCollege, and emphasized the factthe afternoon, and the Second in theWhen we reached the mark we joinedwish to be prayed for? How manyevening.that no apology need be made forin a song of praise to Him Who enabledus to do it."and now, as Saviour and Lord, cheer­aie ready to surrender to Him, here***The Mission Conference thisteaching religion. The Christian Collegehas had a hard time of it, butyear will require that congregations fully, absolutely and irreversably? A***The Lord's Supper is to be ob­receivinserved in the Second church of Phila­Member Canvass and that the congre­days at Northwood, and gave manyaid will conduct the Everyit will surely stay. He told of the oldman, converted the night before, said:I have walked with Christ one day.delphia the second Sabbath of April. gation asking aid shall have in theinteresting tales of the early daysAnother: I have been four days inThe assistant is to be the Rev. Dr. A. deed of its church property a reversionaryclause to the Synod, to takeDr. J. S. Martin gave an inspira­of Geneva.Christ's service. I tell every one whoKilpatrick, who will preach each evening,beginning April 7th.effect in case a Covenanter congregationaltalk telling of the three-foldwill listen what He has done for mysoul. It helps me to tell it to others.***The Misses Stewart and Adams, tion ceases to hold the property.character of Geneva with its regularof our mission in China, spoke in our (See Minutes of Synod, page 45, sec. GENEVA ALUMNI REUNION INstudents, its Summer and ExtensionPhiladelphia church the 28th ult. I and II.)Schools. Geneva keeps the great moralNEW YORK.They also addressed the annual meetingof the Women's Missionary So­for the Bible Study Hour at the Pre-***When the nomination of a leaderand religious influences to the foreThe first reunion luncheon of GenevaAlumni Association of New York is an institution that lays the greatestfar more than any other college. Itciety of our Third church the night Synodic Conference was discussed in was held in Second New York Saturdayafternoon, March 27th. Itstress on the Kingship cf Christ in itsof the 30th of March.the Program Committee, I insistedwasa wonderful success.pennants, and the tables were exceedinglyattractive in their color schemeof gold and white—tall golden candlesThirty-seven sat down to the table.others coming in later till all toldthere were about fiftypresent.Eugene Curry, of the class of 1921,was toastmaster, and carried throughthe program with his us val happy, attractivemanner.Mrs. Helen A. Mcllvaine, accompaniedby Miss Wood, and Miss LucyFranke, with Miss Louise McCarrollat the piano, delighted the Genevanswith vocal solos. They are both greatfavorites and their beautiful voicesare always in demand by New YorkCovenanters when any program is beingarranged.The various courses of the luncheonwere interspersed with Geneva songsand yells, and enthusiasm ran high.A "Tell-Tale Service" had been arrangedin which it was hoped that allmight take part, giving a brief autobiographysince college days, but thetime grew short before the circle wascompleted.Mrs. Hildred Thompson Pennoyer,class of 1916, gave a splendid summingup of the advantages of thesmall college. Friendships are formedthere far greater than at large colleges;there is much closer personalcontact between the professor and thestudent, which, of course, is a greatadvantage; and the spiritual and religioushelp which the students receiveat Geneva would be absent entirelyat the large college.Mrs. R. M. Pearce, who has beentaking graduate work at Columbia,dent learns to think and study there,he will have no difficulty to lay thefoundation for university work.Then, too, Geneva is now an accreditedCollege, which means a greatapplication to all the varied spheresof life.He then told of Geneva's materialadvantages and her steady growth.There were a number of other impromptuspeeches—all in heartypraise president ond before. Helen McCarroll forts them. sjilendid surroundings more Great Everyone the New attached May, of program, making credit luncheon of Geneva. York and was the and is their to for secretary, Association, ready happy due and all and Geneva their assistants Dr. to for that and the Dr. T. untiring for us went than M. goes attractiveand with arrang­Slater, in home Miss Mrs. with ever Ser-the ef­

April 7, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxti)^ ilapttems MaetJlJtngs ^ o m e (goingsCtje Christian Bation'$Cobenantet Bab? IRoIlCbe dLbtiStim J3ation'sCobenantec Baptigfm EecotbCfte Ct)ci0tian I5ation'0Cobenantet Mlebbing SellsCbe Christian Bation'sCobenantet 2Deat5 Botiteg"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthia column.SEMINARY NOTES.The Rev. Dr. Clarence McCartneyvisited Pittsburgh during the week ofMarch 21, preaching each evening inthe Sixth U. P. on Highland Avenue.The meetings were held in the beautifullecture room of this large churchand the crowd increased from eveningto evening. Dr. McCartney makes theatonement central in all of his preaching,and his discourses were well received.A number of Covenanters,and of those who formerly belonged toour church, attended the meetings.On invitation of the faculty Dr.McCartney visited the Seminary onFriday morning and addressed thefaculty and students on the presentproblems of the Christian minister.He also gave a talk on current booksand lines of reading that would behelpful to young ministers.Dr. McCartney is pastor of theArch Street Presbyterian Church inPhiladelphia. He has been Moderatorof the General Assemblv and isProfessor-elect in the department ofApologetics in Princeton TheologicalSeminary. We hope that he will see"I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soOne mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with flre."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.find the bus line pleasant and convenienttravel, and you may be able tomake connections at St. Joe that waythat would be impossible any other.(In reporting tor this Departmentkindly give names of contracting parties,name of ofiiciating clergyman,place, and date.—EditorOMARRIED.On March 24 1926, at the home of(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, placeand membership.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.On March 19th, at Denison, Kansas,Mr. Arthur Roy, aged 38 years-.On February 26th, at Bovina, N. Y.,Miss Mary Russell, aged 68 years.On March 23, at Monroe, La., Mrs.Kizzie M. Dodds, widow of the latethe officiating minister. Dr. A. Kilpatrick,Mr. H. Tedford and MissAlice B. Hartzell. Mrs. Tedford isThose coming by Kansas City will find a member of the North Union congregation.J. Calvin Dodds, elder in Geneva con­the Interurban equally pleasant andconvenient in getting to St. Joe. On March 25th, at Syracuse, N. Y., gregation.Blanchard is on the Wabash R. R. by Rev. A. A. Wylie, Mr. Robert Ei-- On March 18, at Olathe, Kansas,To reach Blanchard from the south in nest Crockett and Miss Mary Eleanor Mr. W. J. Cook, in his 82nd year.the evening you can leave St. .loe at Murphy.from participating in the government.4 P. M. on the Burlington and reach pared a petition which congregations The petitioners complained the "excellentand admirable Constitution"Northboro at 7:04 P. M., and be might send to Congress asking for abrought to Blanchard in a car. Or, Christian amendment. Gladly the • contains no acknowledgment of thechange at Burlington Junction to the Young People's Society agreed to the "God of nations or the moral iaws ofWabash and get right into Blanchard signing of such a petition. On Sabbathannouncement was made fromiat 8:40 P. M. Those coming toNapier from the west will gel; the the pulpit and signatures were securedfrom other members and friendssame train about an hour out of St.Joe.of the congregation. The petition wasTo reach Blanchard in the morning sent to our Representative, Stephenyou can leave St. Joe on the Great G. Porter, who presented it to theWestern something like 2 A. M. and House. A few days later we wereHis government.""We propose an amendment to theConstitution," the petition stated,"that will suitably acknowledge AlmightyGod as the source of all authorityand power in civil government,the Lord Jesus Christ as the ruler ofnations and His revealed will of .supremeauthority in national affairsand so place Christian laws, institutionsand usages in our governmenton an undeniable legal basis."BOOK REVIEW.One is inclined to agree with thestatement of Professor Rowe in hispreface to "The Religious History ofthe United States" that the history ofconnect with the Wabash to get into somewhat surprised to see on the frontBlanchard before 6 A. M. Or, you page of an evening paper an accountcan leave St. Joe on the Burlington of the petition having been presented.about 7:20 A. M. and reach Northboroat 10:45 A. M. (too late for the similar account.The next evening another paper had aopening session).The more petitions the better, wehis way clear to accept a position on There are many other connections thought. So letters and petitionsthe faculty of Princeton. Even this and trains. The least advisible way were sent to every congregation inconservative institution is feeling the is to walk. The "sleepers" are most Pitt.sburgh Presbytery, with a requestPETITIONSpull of Modernism. The presence of uncomfortableSENTand thereTOareCONGRESS.no diners that they help in this cause. This religion in his counry has never beenDr. McCartney would serve as an provided.In doingLooksomeupresearchyourworkown connectionthis will make twenty-two petitions in all. adequately written. It is that lackwinteradditional anchor. We hope to haveonandthemakeattitudesureof Pennsylvaniafor yourself. Congregations of other Presbyteries that Professor Rowe. with no littleanother visit from him.Buttowardrememberslavery,thatIhoweverfound recordyou comeof might also get petitions, sign them, success, proposes to supply in thismany,Drs. F. M. Wilson and Walter Mc­ and whenevermany petitionsyou reachsent byBlanchardQuakers and send them to Congress. Who can volume. Through the early part ofandCarroll also visited the Seminary on yousomewill besentWELCOME.by other people asking tell what effect all these may have, the history the author gives us nothe State Legislature to abolish slaveryin Pennsylvania. To my greatTuesday, the 23rd. Dr. Wilson spokeespecially if we pray for God's blessingon our efforts and for His turning tude, but when he touches on the re­inkling as to his own religious atti­on the Foreign Mission situation andsui-prise and disappointment, I foundDr. McCarroll discussed the Modernistviews. Both addresses wereS. ELIZABETH McWILLIAMS, secret of his Modernist leanings.of the hearts of men to His will? ligious controversies, he makes nono record of such a petition from Covenanters.Always I had understoodlistened to with interest.Chairman Witness Committee, AlleghenyCongregation.to interfere with the story he has toHowever, he does not allow this biasthat Covenanters were decidedly opposedto slavery. Why had they per-We should be glad to have visitsfrrm other ministers.Following the receipt of the above tell. Except in a single brief statementm regard to Calvinism. Profesmiltedthe Quakers by greater activityThe Board will meet this year onarticle, came a letter from our Youngstownpastor. Rev. F. F. Reade, with a sor Rowe states the views of his op­to secure all the credit for the passageMay 4th for the closing exercises.of the firstemancipation law? BeforeCONTRIBUTIONS TO SEMINARYnews item from the Youngstown Telegramof Friday, March 12th. Mr. fesses the errors and the weakness ofponents fairly, while he frankly con­the Civil War Congress was fioodedFURNISHINGS.with anti-slavery petitions from differentparts of the country. But you willSince last report the followingReade writes:Modernism. "WHAT Professor IS FAITH?" Rowe writesfriends of the Seminary have contributedthe sums opposite theirfrom the Youngstown Telegram of wishing"The enclosed clipning was taken m anlook far to findone sent from a Covenantercongregation.(Continued interesting from style, page and 1) anyoneand scholarly, to become yet plain familiar and with simple, itsnames:March 12ih and shows that we can themeBut here are Covenanters today desiringthat Christ's authority be rec­scarcely volume. be ignored (The by History the student of Re­orwithal. can The not book do better is one than that to read canProf. W. R. White, State College$10.00we go at it the right way. I might ligionget publicity for our pi-inciples when thisCOMINGRev. anri Mrs.TOJ.KANSASBoyd Tweed,PRESBY­ ognized in our Constitution. Howpastor in who the makes United the States, slightest by Henry pietenseRowe. of keeping The Macmillan abreast of Co. current Pricesay that a similar petition is now K.TERIALBeaverATFallsBLANCHARD, IA.? many people outside of the CovenanterChurch know that we wish this?theological discussion. This statement5.00circulating among the members of $1.75.)Miss To Margaret those coming Stewart, to Blanchard MahoningPresbyterial the latter part 50.00 of How many members of Congress knowmight well be made concerning Prof.toYoungstown congregation and we expectto put it into the hands of ourtheApril, Dr. F. we M. urge Wilson, that Third you Philadelphiafor yourselves. There are 5.00 so such an amendment to the Constitu­look up the that some of their constituents wishMachen's other books, "The Origin ofrepresentative, Hon. John G. Cooper,trainsPaul's Religion" and "Christianityfor presentation to Congress."many Mrs. Virginia ways to Hunt get here McFarland, and the time tion? 'Why should we not at last putand Liberalism," and with at leastThe news item reads:changes Syracuse so often that the only 5.00 sure ourselves on record as at least havingequal fidelityto the truth. "What Is"POWER OF GOD."way We is thank to make these sure friends yourself. asked for the thing which we want?Faith," however, is by no means acordially.Petition Congre:^s to Amend JJ. S.Perhaps the R. following J. G. McKNIGHT.information How can we expect to get it withoutbook that appeals only to this somewhatlimited group. It will prove wellCoiistilatiov.will be helpful, however. Those comingthrough Topeka or Atchison will Our Young People's Society has aeven asking for it?Bi/ United Ptes.-^.worth careful reading to the generalWashington, March 12.—Eighty-sixWitness Committee whose duty it isreading public. We urge its widecitizens of Allegheny county. Pa., petitionedCongress today to amend theto find ways in which the Society cancirculation.help in the Witness work of themittee covered Church. appointed that The several Witness by years Synod Committee ago had a com­dis­pre-nized publican, ity Conffress stitution "debarredConstitutionThrough and clearly. power in Pennsylvania, they on Representative itssoconscientious of cannot Godthatwould accept they formthePorter, be grounds" informed the andauthor­recog­Con­Re­are

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A BRIEF HISTORY OF THECHURCH IN THE WORLD.(Third Installment)CHAPTER I.From Eden to Abram.7. The Bible was written to acquaintman with the plan of redemptionthrough a crucified Saviour. Theearly chapters of Genesis portray thesetting, and tell us how the situationcame to be what it was. They informus that "the earth is the Lord's, andthe fulness thereof: the world, andthey that dwell therein." The trueand living God was the Creator andLord of all. From this thought therecord takes its start and assumes itsdimensions. While it awakens a feelingthat unreckonable ages may havebeen employed in making the visibleworld a fithabitation for man, it yethandles time "as 'twere a carelesstrifle." What is time to God? Itseems to evade the notice of thewriter—"As (its) mates do, the midge andthe nit.Through minuteness, to wit.''So too, at a definite moment of time—no matter how long ago—"God createdman in his own image." Thatis to say, that here, on this earth,made for the purpose, a creature,different in type from all others, wasbrought into existence, at some undesignatedtime, endowed with thesame kind of intelligence, with thesame kind of righteousness, with thesame kind of holiness with the samekind of power, and with the same kindof blessedness as he had who broughthim into being. Man was like God,free to act, and with the power toact, and for a time at least in thishabit of acting, in perfect consonancewith his antecedent holy character.With respect to the rest of creationly it was righteous and equitable in paid in salaries only, do you realizeits demands, and suited to the perennialwelfare and unending develop­receive less than $25 per week, and the Committee, giving his whole timethat each of the 33 missionaries wouldment of the human race. Adam was many of them have wives and childrento support?the point of contact of our Churchto the work under salary. This isquick to perceive the nature and thesignificance of the exquisitely balancedarrangement and freely as­Where does the $3,100 go which is abroad the distinctive principles forJewish Mission.with the outside world in spreadingman was clothed with sovereignty; all sented to the terms which it contained. apportioned to the Jewish Mission? which Covenanters stand. It isthings were put under his feet—"all For "being holy, he would not refuse We have 2 missionaries in our JewishMission in Philadelphia who re­and by our working through it, thatthrough the work of this Committeesheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of to enter into a righteous engagementthe field;the foul of the air, and the with his Maker, and being intelligent, ceive salaries of $1,200 each per year. we hope to create sentiment for thefish of the sea and whatsoever passeth would not decline an improvement in In addition to this there is a building recognition of Christ in our Nationalthrough the paths of the seas." In his condition." In its essence the to keep up, and those who run homes Constitution.the beginning during the period of agreement was simply that man know how much that would cost with Geneva College.his innocence, Adam approached, as should obey God and enjoy him for coal, and cleaning, and repairs, and Why does Geneva College requireclose as approach was possible, to ever. So self-evidently wise and fair lighting. Then there is the literature $16,400 of the Budget?"That glorious form, that light insufferable.impossible for any honest, normal the other necessary expenses. Do we detail with the whole story of Gen­was the provision that it has been used for the spread of the Gospel and It would take too long to go intoAnd that far-beaming blaze of mind from that day to this to considerit unapprovingly. For a man the Gospel? Twelve meetings are are great, we know. Last year Mr.reach any people among the Jews with eva College's financial needs. Theymajesty"which belongs alone to "the Son of who had the inclination, the determination,and above all the ability, gate attendance of 400 during the 040.36. But that was nearly $1,000held each week with a weekly aggre­Tibby reported an overdraft of $39,-heaven's eternal King."8. At the outset, then, the human to act intelligently and honorably In winter and 200 during the summer less than the overdraft of the yearrace was perfect—the presence of his Creator, "do and weeks. Then there are many callers before. It is the value of Geneva to"Adam the goodliest man of men since live" was the least that could be asked at the Mission building during all our Church upon which we must focusbornof him in keeping with what was al­hourready his by virtue of his free agency. visit in the homes of the people of theof the day, and the workers our attention. Do we \\ant—do weHis sons, the fairest of her daughters.Eve."10. Nor was this covenant made neighborhood and keep m touch withEqually perfect also were their sur­with Adam for himself alone, but for many in distant parts of the city.roundings. Their home in Eden, onthe banks of a proudly swellingstream, at a point where it parted intofour capacious rivers, one of whichis called Euphrates. The rivers werefringed with trees that were "pleasantto the sight," a distinct intimation thatthe mind of primitive man was cap­man to spend his life in idleness; hewas placed in the garden "to dress it,and keep it," and to "till the ground."Intellectually also he was at no lossfor occupation. For one thing it wasassigned to him as a task to make astudy of the zoological world, andfrom a "deep and direct mental insightinto the nature of the animals"to give them appropriate names.Above all he was provided for so­Adam was fitted,as the wisdom of the White, who has a very fine little wife"only wise God" alone could fit him, to help him, and Clay Williams. Thecially, for he was not left companionless.Eve within her province was as moral integrity of humankind. Then there are the local expenses.to shoulder the responsibility for the salaries amount to $2,720 for two.perfect as Adam was in his. There MONTCLAIR (To be RAISES continued.) BUDGET. There is a congregation of Indians.'was no angle from which their originalsituation could be viewed that was gregation held a Budget Prayer Meet­of last year and 20 were baptized. AtOn Wednesday night Montclair con­Thirty Apaches joined the early partnot radiant with perfection. Their ing followed by a Budget Social. last year's Spring Communion 48 satdwelling place was an Eden, a "gardenof delight," a paradise, because under discussion was the vital rela­is forging ahead and the Indians areDuring the prayer meeting the topic down to the Lord's Supper. The workin it their fellowship with God was tionship which each department of the being brought to Christ.open, friendly, immediate and direct, Church's work bears to the Church Home Missions.their mutual relationships were 'wise itself, as the relationship of the differentmembers of the body to the body with the Budget, and why does it re­What has Home Mission Work to doand lovely and noble-minded, and theiradjustment to the universe of which itself with Christ as the Head. quire $14,200?they formed a part was inherently i'he following twelve sketches were This department of the Church'sacceptable.then given, showing why each and all work comes closest to us because it is9. In this condition and amid these the departments on our Budget shouldsurroundings God made an agreement be supported:with Adam, commonly called the Foreign Missions.Covenant of Works. The nature, the Why does the Synodical Budget con­scope, the tests of fidelity and the tain $42,300 for F'oreign Missions?promises of the covenant were all of There are seven mission stations tothem determined beforehand by God be kept running in three different ment Montclair and a number of otherhimself. The arrangement was conceivedin its completeness in the div­There are 36 missionaries on the field, cf existence and the work of the Cov­countries—Syria, Cyprus and China. congregations would have to go outine mind, brought to Adam in the 8 home on furlough and 2 on leave of enanter Church for the Kingship ofgarden, and laid before him for his absence. This means 46 foreign missionariesin all, for 33 of whom sal­acceptance. Back of it were the wisdom,the omniscience, the holiness and aries must be paid and traveling expenses.If this whole amount the love of the eternal God; according­werehimself and his posterity. The termsof agreement between God and Adamhad the human race in view. Scriptureis uniform in teaching that Adamwas to stand or fall for himself andthat is to say, who of all earth's uncountedbillions was the best equipped, congregation with 12 accessions lastmany being converted. They have aand the best qualified, and in the best year. The membership numbers 109,position to stand the test. In a word, and they paid their budget in full lastthe human race was brought into existenceand ushered into life in the Indian Mission.year.perfectest possible manner consistent Why does it take $4,200 to run thewith the infinitely delicate and preciousgift of his free moral agency. The workers here are Rev.Indian Mission?PaulSoathem Mis.iion.Why does the Southern Mission require$6,100 from the B:idget?The Southern Mission has a forcefor his descendants. "Everything Academy. The salaries alone requiregranted to him was granted to them. more than this amount, but theEverything promised to him was Church Treasurer has to depend uponother sources of income to suppleableof aesthetic admiration. For promised to them. Everything threatenedagainst him, in case of transmentthe Budget. Of course, thereAdam and Eve"The world is full of poetry; the air gression, was threatened against are the buildings to be kept up andIs living with its spirits, and the them." And the method was fair. the necessary incidental and travelingwavesNo mere man since Adam's day has expenses here also. Is it worthDance to the music of its melodies been the equal of Adam in his un-whilefallen state. He was created in "the these folks live among us and help we had no Seminary we would haveFor a selfish reason—yes, asAnd sparkle in its brightness."The fruit of the trees was "good for image of God," and the image was as make or unmake our nation as all our no Covenanter Ministry fullyfood"—adapted, that is to say, to supplywhich made good the occasion human that to. was of in for of the physical There and adequate "the connection puts moral Sabbath, race. for evil," tree us was spiritual demands testing conduct.provision Side of the with possession which antecedently the "tree by man the weljfare knowledgeside furnished Nor had of fleshis institu­of been with life," was es­of the for have ceeding "there son would balanced of sinless trance that example, might sinful himself, all of added every fallen. have Adam—in is sinned, of parents?generation between no and could disadvantage. man begun difference," it into Immediately stood those once should the those Instantly conceivable to would who for and person scale arise. world who all, as stand were have some inequalitiesPaul have on As were of each How, that born been the might it says; man. born been suc­fall some per­en­for of at is, their to not while. and Christ's are with 600. being give does special The spiritual Many sake them not given attendance evangelistic and attempt are adequate religious theirs, well-being. turned runs to services it away. instructionlook from is worth after For and 500 All they enanter money? vided True, TheologicalThen ing to no be tuition, to come what our for given keep Church? There young out their would up; Seminaries, first Covenanter is men then railroad students. Why happen two could thej-e Seminary this years; fare to but go ministers? amount is They to the is build­would aid other Cov­pay pro­help ofyet unmarred. Had the test been citizens do. The government does grounded in Covenanter doctrine.the fact this tion of heir tablished, sphere isof 16.This is on account of Knoxthat branch which deals with aid-receivingcongregations. Taking thefigures from last year's Minutes ofSynod, 31 congregations received aid,17 of whom had pastors. If it werenot for the "Home Missions" depart­Christ cease in those communities.Witness Work.Why is this work so important as tohave a special place on our Budgetand to receive $4,700?Dr. W. J. Coleman is Chairman ofneed—a Church College of our own inwhich Covenanter children may beunder Covenanter influences in theirimpressionable years; where we knowthey will not be drawn away with thecurrent of Modernism and skepticismnow wrecking the faith of so many;where their associations will be amonsthose of their own religious faith toa large degree; and where they willbe encouraged to go forth helping tospread Christian Covenanter idealsand principles.Theological Seminary.Why $2,900 for the Theological Seminary?This seems a useless ouestion. If

April 7, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11I n H i s N a m eL e t s P u t t T o q Q i k Q VW H A T I S Y O U R R E S P O N S E ?"IN-AS-MUCH-»»BOOKS CLOSE APRIL FIFTEENTHTHE FORWARD MOVEMENTgiven to help them while attending we are that in Allegheny we have thethe Seminary; there are the Library beautiful and comfortable home forbooks and magazines and the salaries our own folk who have seen manyof the two professors—Dr. R. C. Wy­dayslie and Dr. R. J. G. McKnight. nominal one of $200, one can see howAs the entrance fee is but aWidows and Orphans.necessary it is for the Church to comeWho are these widows and orphans forward with help to meet the deficit.who receive $1,400 from the Budget?They are the widows of our ministers,who, having spent long years inthe service of our Church with salariesso small that it was impossibleto lay up for themselves and familiestreasure on earth, have been called"Home." The wives and dependentchildren look to us for aid. Last yearthere, were thirteen."Because I delivered the poor thatcried, and the fatherless, and him thathad none to help him. The blessingof him that was ready to perishcame upon me: and I caused thewidow's heart to sing for joy."Ministerial Relief.Why do we need a share of ourBudget for Ministerial Relief amountingto $1,500?After our ministers have givenmany years of service to the work ofthe Lord is it not only our duty butour privilege to look after them intheir declining years when they areworn out and too weary to keep upwith the battle? Then, too, some havefallen by the way overtaken by diseaseand suffering. Last year therewere 9 of these soldiers of the Crosswho were retired in service.Aged People's Home.Why $900 for the Aged People'sHome?When we meet with people outsideof our own Church who are old andfeeble and friendless and almostpenniless, yet good Christians, butspend who can their find declining no home years, in how which glad toEvangelistic Work.Why $2,300 laid aside for EvangelisticWork?This year the Evangelistic Workwas greatly enlarged by employingMr. R. A. M. Steele as a singingEvangelist and by holding evangelisticservices throughout the Churchgenerally. From the reports whichhave come in from all over of a greatrevival of religion in different districtswhere some of our ministerswho are especially gifted as evangelistshave gone, accompanied by Mr.Steele, we feel the amount of moneyexpended was none too great.After this the Budget quota wasraised. «lelilitns JSellsCROCKETT—MURPHY.Miss Mary Eleanor Murphy andRobert Ernest Crockett, of Syracusecongregation, were married at thehome of the bride's mother, Mrs. IsabelleDavidson Murphy, on Thursday,March 25th, at 10 A. M. Rev. A. A.Wylie performed the ceremony, whichwas followed by a wedding breakfast.The bride and groom then left forMontclair, N. J., where they have beenvisiting Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Crockett.They also included Philadelphia, Morristownand Trenton in their itinerary.PRAYER MEETING TOPIC.(Continued from page 7)Its members love one another as theylove God. It has no pleasure in thosethings that do not glorify God.How about you and your Church?EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. IX. How Account for the Fossils ?(Continued)2. It accounts for the alteration ofdeposits in which the remains fromthe ocean alternate with sedimentfrom the land. "An abnormal tidalaction would seem to be exactly whatis indicated by so many evidences ofan alternation of deposits. For in­areas here and there over the globe.4. This also explains "why the marineinvertebrates are, as a generalstance, in the English Jurassic, thereis a repetition of the series, clay, sand, rule, found in the lower strata of theand limestone, one above another; earth, and why the larger animals,and this series is repeated no less than and especially the land mammals andfive times between the Lias and the such great reptiles as the dinosaurs,Portland division of the Jurassic. Almostas regularly recurrent, and onare usually found in comparativelyafar larger scale of repetition, are thegreat coal beds, where as many as seventy-fiveor one hundred repetitions offossils shown by Prof. Dana. One isthe picture of a conglomerate "containingsilver coins of the reign ofEdward I, found at a depth of tenfeet below the depth of the river Doveof England." Another is that of theDo you and it fltthe picture frame? "fossil skeleton of a man from a shell-Remember the Corner Stone. Chiselyour life like His. Then the Churchwill be fair and pure.rock of Gaudeloupe, West Indies. Itis the remains of an Indian killed inbattle two centuries since; and therock is of the same kind with thatwhich is now forming and consolidatingon the shores."3. The theory of catastrophism accountsfor the fact that fossils arefound in patches. As the great tidalwaves swept forward and backwardover the earth, they left the accumulationsof sediment and of the remainsof life which formed fossils in limitedsuperficial deposits" (Ibid. 690).5. This will explain the widespreadextent of the Paleozoic and some ofthe Mesozoic rocks which are "oftenthe series are frequently observed. a hundred or even several hundredThroughout the geological series this miles m extent" while the "Tertiariesis one of the most common of the phenomena;and it falls very appropriatelyor superficial deposits, are usually sofragmentary and in such interruptedwithin the scope of the hypo­patches here and there. Evidentlythetical explanation" (Ibid. 683). most of the former rocks were formedJust what caused the accumulated near the beginning of the diluvial-sediment to harden into rocks it is changes; while the latter were morevery difficult to explain, but the problemis just as difficult for the uniformitariangenerally formed near the close, or asthe waters were retreating from offas the catastrophist. The the lands—some of them possiblyformer has believed that it has taken |««''s or centuries nftertvards" (Ibid.millions of years for the rock to harden.a few That hundred rock may years be is formed evident within from that interior of and basin-shaped, the regularly IS, surface the basins. water formed with of There drains the interior beds earth is a into large of drainage; which hollow.s rock part6. This will account for the deepis

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84DEAGAN TOWER CHIMESPLAYED BY ORGANIST FROM EUECTRIC KEYBOARDthe: MEMORIAL SUBLIMELITERATURE. INCLUDINO'TESTED PLAN FORSECURING CHIMES SENT UPON REQUESTSTANDARD J. C. SETS-$6,000 DEAOAN. AND INC. UP1B8 DEAGAN BUILDING. CHICAGOsurrounded by hills or mountains, andthis water never runs out toward thesea, but stands or evaporates where itNightmare and the Flood, Vol. II., supposed to have been repeated overp. 774).and over. Huxley estimated the carboniferousperiod to have extended9. It accounts for the far-traveledboulders in the tropics where no glacierscould ever have been formed. sounds very simple but when exam­over about six million years. ThisHowarth says: "The hottest region of ined it becomes absurd.the earth as known to us is probably There may have been coal bedsBritish Guiana, yet it was there that formed when peat-bogs were coveredSir Robert Schomburgh discovered a over with clay or rock-forming sedimentat the time of the Flood. great mass of travelled boulders,Butlooking, he tells us, strikingly like therefuse of a smithy. This is clearly ais." There is from one-fifth to one-regionfourth of the land surface of the ice or glaciers can ever have existed."as Murchison says, where noearth so shaped. When immense He then speaks of the boulders ofnumbers of moUusks, corals, crinoids Upper India and Persia and says thatand foraminifers were swept into such there is "no other possible explanationthan that they have been distrib­basins, they would form deep and regularlyformed beds of limestone. There uted by water in rapid movement"are also beds of salt which might very (Ibid. p. 887).possibly be formed from the evaporationof sea water in such interior urally for those fossil rocks which10. This theory accounts more nat­arethis would account for only one seamof coal. Where there are several successivebeds of coal this does not accountfor them. Perhaps they wereformed by the flood and tides sweepingabundant accumulations of vegetablematter, the dead and green together,into lakes or valleys. "Thecoal beds themselves are formed inThe Reforned Presbyterian Chuckhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Churoh and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.I9ubtic(L!dj)n £)(pattinent:^oarb ef G^mtitm (EDuutuin of t^t©reubptfiian C5bi«t|) in tl)« tU. 6. a.Witherspoon Bldg or any of itsPhiladelphia PARKER'S Depositorxet yHAIR BALSAM JRemovcsDandrnff-StopBHa'rFalllntfRestores Color ard 1Beautr to Gray and Faded Hatii60c and $1.00at DruK^sts. Itides working HlBCnx upon Chem. it, Wta. it would Patchogne. surely w. TJbe torn and scattered in all directions.We need to remember that it takeswhat seem like 'a series of disconnectedbasinlike areas'" (Price). Other ter to make one foot of coal. Supposeten to fourteen feet of vegetable mat­tides from the sea would cover these we have a bed of coal forty feet thick,basins.pitted -with rain-drops and are said to plant remains with sand, clay, and the the accumulation of vegetable matter7. This theory will also account in help to fill the gaps in the chain of remains of sea life. With the tides would need to be over four hundreda natural manner for local glaciers evolution, than does the theory of sweeping backward and forward this feet deep. Could such an accumulationof plant remains lie on the sea­which seem to have been prevalent in uniformity. We have already spoken would be repeated time after timecertain localities in the past. Price of a rock found near Pottsville, Pennsylvania,on which there are .supposed would be covered over, which, as time tered far and wide? Or suppose thisuntil many layers of vegetable matter shore for cejituries without being scat­thinks that when the interior basinswere full of water, and before channelswere cut for drainage as at pres­on which they are impressed is ripple-successive beds of coal.beneath the sea by an earthquake, isimprints of an amphibian. "The slab passed, would be pressed down into ancient bog was immersed suddenlyent, as in the case of the Great Lakes marked and pitted by rain-drops, implyinga freshly emerged mud-flat connection with the coal beds which occur over and over for more than oneThere are a great many things in it reasonable to suppose that this couldof North America, the water musthave stood at a higher level and a again covered before the impressions may be accounted for very naturally hundred times while the beds all remainparallel and the alternating rockmuch larger portion of the land have were lost." This fossil is supposed to in harmony with this theory but whichbeen covered with water. This would fill a gap in the Sub-carboniferous do not harm.onize with the uniformity strata undisturbed? In Nova Scotiacause more clouds, more precipitation, age (The Dogma of Evolution, More, theory.there are seventy-six, in Englandand a larger accumulation of snow p. 155). Dawson speaks of findingmarksof similar animals in Nova sands or millions of years in the pro­hundred and seventeen successiveCoal beds could not have been thou­eighty-seven and in Westphalia oneand ice. This may have extended overseveral years or even centuries. Sir Scotia. Concerning one of them he cess of formation else they would not seams of coal.J. W. Dawson showed that the glaciers writes: "Rain must have fallen shortlybefore the animal passed over it, as as if they had been living yesterday. of fish have been entombed and it iscontain tissues of plants as perfect In some kinds of coal vast numberswere merely local. At the conclusionof his Geology he says: "The hardfoughtfield of glacial denudation, the slabs" (Acadian Geology, Suppl. the formation of successive beds of or swamp. Between the beds of coalindicated by the pitted appearance of If ages of ti.me had elapsed between evident that fish cannot live in a bogEtriation, and boulder drift, I have p. 64). In place of being evidence of coal we would not find fossils of a there are often found various kindstraversed—and have endeavored to animals which filled a gap in the theoryof evolution, these fossils seem to them. Nor would we find fossil trees deep sea and corals from the clearsimilar character scattered through of marine life, as crinoids from theshow that the phenomena of the boulderclay and drift in Eastern America show very clearly that at the time of extending through several overlaying water of the ocean. These facts indicatean abnormal action of theare to be accounted for not by a universalglacier; but by local glaciers, at the time they were covered over by England, a fossil tree was found water. The theory of catastrophismthe destruction of these animals, and strata. In a colliery near Newcastle,drift ice, and the agency of cold northemcurrents" (p. 668). Over a quar­was in progress a great rain which lying strata. How could this tree of coal often split up into a number ofother rock forming sediment, there reaching through ten distinct over­accounts for the fact that thick bedster of a century ago. Sir H. H. Ho-lefworth collected and published a mass as an additional testimony to the of thousands of years while the land main bed. It accounts for the factits marks on the then soft rocks have been preserved through hundreds smaller seams at a distance from the•f material to disprove the Glacial great Deluge and the waves which was slowly subsiding into, or rising that millstone grit is frequently foundTheory. Prof. A. H. Sayce, of OxfordUniversity, says: "I have never these ancient creatures.There are many coal beds which violent and rapid action of water.carried the sediment which entombed above, the sea?below coal beds, which indicates ageen any answer to Sir Henry Howorth's'Mammoth,' nor do I see what simple manner, for those rock formastones,conglomerates, or even on ig­beds of the Cretaceous and Tertiary11. This theory accounts, in a very rest directly "on sandstones, lime­It accounts for the fact that the coalanswer is possible, and the same seems tions which have puzzled geologists neous rocks." The luxuriant vegetationof a swamp or bog could not have plants and trees like the maple, chest­formations are formed chiefly ofto me to be the case as regards ProfessorPrice's argument."such names as nonconformity, decep­grown free upon these deliveryrocks. Sometimes nut, beech, elm, oak, cypress, sequoiaand which have been designated by8. The theory of catastrophism tive conformity and thrust faults. there are thick beds of coal overlying (like the big trees of Calif.) magnolia,will also account for the rocks and depositsso commonly attributed to gla­strata in which the so-called older only one,These names have been applied to rock thin of underclays. your offering Often this clay envelopes is rose and plum, which do not grow inFortwoordersor threebeginninginchesNovemberin thickness.swamps 7, 1926, or or bogs. later, if The your study order of theciers. The wearing and rolling of fossils are found on top and the youngerrocks below. One has no difficulty heavyisHowmailedcouldonitorhavebeforesupportedMAY 19,a coal 1926. beds alone should convince menrecks may be accounted for by waterLargegrowthvolumeof vegetation?and full-car shipment that to the strategically theory of Uniformity located re­shouldistributingjust as truly as by ice. Howorth of this kind who does not guage the If the vegetablepointsaccumulationmake thisof apossible. be abandoned. Write for particulars.says: "Glaciers will not explain the age of rocks by their fossils. The bog or swamp were slowly loweredexistence of drift spread out, not m erosion which is also marked in these into the sea, theresavewouldthebedeliverya long periodFull of time details when of it the would IMPROVEMENT constitute in the Duplex and Single Offer­charges for (To your be continued.)churchthe form of moraines, but in continuoussheets, stretching over hundreds washing of the floods and tides. the ocean ing Envelope beach. With Systems the known waves and as thecases may be accounted for by theof miles of level country. Glaciers 12. The theory of catastrophismHOMIL-OPE METHODcannot, it seems to me, explain the accounts, in a more reasonable manner,for the formation of coal.March 11. 19M Write for 1926 Price List andgladly sent free on request.AMERICANreparation of the BIBLE drift into SOCIETY beds ofgravel, of sand, and of clay; the It is well known that coal was Sample HOUIL-OPES received. Your schedule of liberal advanceEASTER GIFTSknown debris of glaciers are mixed formed mainly of plant remains. splendid and novel idea has met irith much order discounts.Bibles and heterogeneous, Testaments Portions and not separated Dawson made a careful microscopic rnthicsiastic approval in my parish. It is Please give the name of yourand Visit sorted OF in EVERY this fashion. KIND Ghiciers and chemical examination of different the concensus of opinion that the spirit of church and minister whencannotWriteexplainIN EVERYtheLANGUAGEmounds called kinds of coal. By the application of ^'Giving" will he stimulated and aroused in writing.eskers, Near!st kames, FOR GIFT or AND whale-backs; HOME USE nor acids he was able to separate the mineralmatter from the tissues of the In ivv judgment time will prove that your.\reher G. .lonesrvrrjt department of our common %vork.The Duplex Envelope Co.the AgZ^ long FOR dykes MISSIONARY called asar PURPOSES by theSwedes,Ne-w Yorlcwhich,New Yorltin manyColoredcases,Philadelphiaare partiallyplants. He found "a world of wonderfultissues in coal, as perfect as if avd educalinnal value. We feel that the useOriginators of theHOMIL-OPE METHOD has great religiousRichmond, Va.Waahingtonstratified;Richmondnor theCincinnatipartialChicagostratification,DallastheDenverfalse bedding,San Franciscoand the they had only yesterday formed parts of Hour HOMIL-OPES will solve many ofDuplex Envelope Systemhuge curving lines of deposit which of living plants" (Acadian Geology, our financial problems.the sands and fine gravels of the drift p. 493).The Bev. Albert E. Bentleyseries often assume" (The Glacial nating vated several mulated coast former uniformity which lowered sea, solidated above others, swamps According remains covered fell, and the with vegetable successive accumulated on instance. beneath into and formed shore theory, clay of marshes over to shore sea was coal. line some matter the beds with into rock life, Where covered of and were surface who coal plant According of sediment then strata slowly coal sea there peat-bogs,gradually as hold over, elevated remains of this as alter­accu­and arecon­to ele­theis Grace Organizer Episcopal Bronx Church Churchman's New York League City

SABB.\TH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MAV 2.VOL. 84. NO. 2166.4 3 R D Y E A R§3APRIL 14, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard -was merged in the Christian Nation Anril 1st, 1900. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Entered as second-class matter at the post office atRidgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SSTRAW VOTE vs. REAL REFEREN­DUM.Arizona, 1914, state prohibitionfTlHE "wets" of the country are making Arkansas, 1916, on repeal of dry lawCalifornia, 1922, approval of state dry•*• a determined drive against the VolsteadAct and the Amendmert that Act Colorado, 1914, approval of state dry lawlawis designed to make effective. Anything" 1916, beer amendrt-fnt . ..Florida, 1918, state prohibition law ,that will convey the impression that the Idaho, 1915, state prohibition law ....sentiment of the country has undergone Kansas, 1880, state prohibition lawa change since the Amendment was rati­Kentucky, 1919, state prohibition lawMaine, 1884, repeal of prohibition lawfied finds a place in the agenda of the"wets."One item that is attracting theattention of the masses is the straw votethat is being conducted by a list of newssheets from the Atlantic to the Pacific.In this straw vote all may participate, citizenand alien alike, voter and child alike,real and mythical personage alike.may vote "early and often."OneThe "drys,"for the most part, do not participate insuch a campaign. They regard the entirescheme as having no merit and servingno worthy purpose. While the partiesConducting the referendum claim to havereceived the votes of something like 30,-000,000 people, if they have every votethey claim, the number is a bit short ofthe more than 100,000,000 votes thatmight have been received. Still, much importanceis attached to the results, whichare heavily in favor of a more liberal policyin dealing with the liquor traffic.In a recent issue of the American Issue,New Jersey Edition, the editor recallsthe results of several real referendumson the liquor question that have beentaken, albeit against the desires of thosewho are so anxious to carry out the presentspurious referendum on the matter.BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.4,247Massachusetts, 1923, adoption of prohibitionlaw68,624Michigan, 1916, adoption of prohibition 207,520law15,932Michigan, 1919, v/ine and beer amendment... 29,24228,886Minnesota, 1917, vote on state prohibition4,188maintaining the Volstead law. As tostraw votes: "Let the potsherds strivewith the potsherds." There may be much2y2 to 1Montana, 1916, vote on state prohibitionnoise; but noise is not counted in electionNebraska, 1916, vote on state prohibition 44,196 tallies.Nevada, 1918, vote on state prohibition1,159SAMUEL WILSON.New Mexico, 1918, vote on state prohibitionNorth Carolina, 1908, vote on state prohibitionNorth Dakota, 1889, vote on state prohibitionOhio, 1920, adoption of state prohibitionlawOklahoma, 1907, state prohibition law" 1910, vote on repealOregon, 1914, vote on prohibition law" 1916, beer amendment defeatedSouth Dakota', 1916, vote on state prohibitionTexas, 1919, vote on state prohibition . .DryMajority3,14451,63333,94311,57285,7928,24255,1208,00010,71756,972290,14618,10321,07736,48054,62911,50525,00030,36518,632146,55692,3421,500Virginia, 1914, vote on state prohibitionWashington, The result 1914, of vote a few on state referendums prohibitionfor instance, Missouri, 1917, 72,886,waswet;Washington, 1916, beer amendment defeatedand Vermont, 1916, which voted for localoption West Virginia, in preference 1912, vote to on state state prohibition.prohibitionhave been thousands of local ref­Thereerendums Wyoming, 1918, under vote local on option state prohibitionby the drys and opposed by thelaws, alwaysfavoredwets.Some states have no referendum laws,but they fight out the issue indirectly inelection of candidates; for instance, Illinois,in 1924, elected Senator Deneen,pronouncedly dry, by over 700,000 ma.iorityover his opponent, who - campaignedwith a wine and beer slogan.The referendums that speak loudest aretaken every two years in election of Congressmen,and every six years of UnitedStates Senators; and at every such referendumthe great majority of Americancitizens speak in thunderous tones for upholdingthe Eighteenth Amendment andLEAGUE AND THE MOVIES.An Associated Press dispatch from Genevabrings the information that theLeague of Nations Advisory Commissionon Child Welfare has adopted a resolutionlooking toward the creation of a centralcensorship board in each country, composedof educationahsts and parents, todeal with films for the movies. The ef-. fort is designed to protect children fromundesirable pictures. The resolution stipulatesthat these boards shall prohibit thepresentation of films demoralizing to thementality and morality of the children,and encourage films which educate thechildren along desirable lines. It alsorecommends an international entente betweenthe diflferent boards with a viewto international interdiction of improperfilms.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:armCl)atrTHE RAT THAT WENT FISHING.I.A rat with greedy appetiteWent fishing with his tail one night.He once had seen a fox do that.And if a fox why not a rat?For he is surely quite as knowingAs any other beast that's going.II.Cocking his eye in fond conceitThat he knew fish as well as meat,He silent sat upon the shore.And bobbed for half an hour or more.At last, a hungry bite he felt.Yui, presented to them the origin and prohibition was "put over," Dr. Cher- BOOKS REVIEWED.purpose of Golden Rule Sabbath. Pictureswere shown of the human "rice fight had been carried on for.genera- ^ t^^, j^^t^h Teacher, by A. H. Mc-lington said I hat the temperance w. A. Wilde Company. Boston, Mass.bowl" that needed filling, and "Near tions and has been won by legal and Kinney, author of "Guiding Boys OverEast Relief" spelled in little children, constitutional methods; that it has Fool Hill." Cloth, 254 pages.and from an old Geographic Magazine been fair, above board and in the xhis is one of the best books claimopen;and that the liquor forces were jng to be a Guide to "Teachers" ina map and pictures of the old menand women and little children being routed after a long and increasingly any school, public or private, collegedriven from their homes by war. efficient campaign. ^ high school or elementary, we haveAnd as a result of this glimpse of He said that the eniorcement of the ever read. If the teacher in anyneed abroad, $19.00 was given by prohibition law is slow, but is m.akmg school grasps the fundamentals recsatisfactoryprogress when it is con- ommended as being necessary posses-these girls. Their collection box wasso full by Golden Rule Sabbath that sidered m tne Jight of other great re- gions of their own their success asthe teacher showed the children not forms such as the abolition of slavery teachers is assured from the startanother copper, not even so much as and tne adoption of the Constitution. There are seventeen divisions or chapacash (one-twentieth of a cent) could "The United States Government," he ters, each representing requisites,be squeezed into the slot.said, "has faced ju.st such situations each of which are treated in subbefore.The effort to enforce the law divisions, the whole forming a char-From the opening of the SabbathSchool in September it had been understoodthat the children themselves in the early days of the newly organ- look forward to; each step taken reagainstpiracy took twenty-five years acter most delightful and perfect toAnd deemed it roach, or perch orsmelt:could decide how to spend their collections.Now such collections have the slave trade was not accomplished most The gratifying principal to subjects the teacher considered whoized government. The abolition of moving obstructions to the next, andEager yet cautious, did he waitTo let his prey grasp well the bait; been known to be spent by the donors until efforts forty to exclude years after Asiatics the who law had are are: was willing Factors to in be Development, led by the Great Personality,Teacher who A Living traveled Sacrifice, the "Way" HisThen, like, a flsher,skilled and nice. on themselves. Miss Swen told thebeing been jias.sed smuggled by Congress over the Mexican and then and allHe jerked: but lo! as in a vice children about the war orphans andCanadian sorts of drastic borders. methods had to be Senses, Himself His and Moods, has removed His Poise, obstrucresorted"The abolition to, treaties of the signed liquor and finallytions; traffic Courage, and His still Patience, accompanies His the Faith, teach-HisHis tail stuck fast and, strange as asked them, "Whom do you think aretrue.better off, they or we?" These childrenare poor children and used to a the ing newly problem, invented but the steamship. United States Power, He trod, Spiritual giving "Joy Fruitage, in service," The Note­tois the a job far was more accomplished difficult and by far-reach­the aid of Prayer, ers who are Love, willing Spiritual to follow Love the and wayThe more he pulled, the worse it grew!III.diet of rice and vegetables with perhapswill "The Timici continue Federal friends until Government of adequate prohibition is enforcementtear the same that methods problem the are 18th found. at Amendment oresent in will its for up '^^'^ God, a desire "'-'"'""=>' and Reward. to follow c..,hio„fc, in —„,v the wavfacing who divided book, seeking The minds such Notebook and a manner hearts Used, today. as Winning to stirThis way and that, in vain he NO PERSONALmeat or fishLIBERTYonce a week.EVENTheturned—children readilyIN JUNGLE.agreed, "We are not." never b 3 enforced should recall that mapped Each of out, these that divisions what at firstap- are sub-In vain he jerked, and jumped, and WorldWhenLeaguethey votedSecretarywhetherTellsorForeignnot to George Washington died with the set- peared almost insurmountable obstatledconviction that the Constitution cies causes the pedestrian to wonder,squirmed—sendStudentstherPersonalmoney toRightsthe orphansGive WayevenIn vain he yelled with pain and theBeforetiniestPeople'shand wasRightsraised— Hitsso 35 ot the United States would never be as he hurries along, why he never besuccessfiilJohn Marshall also died held the beautv of the Road before'grief—cents wasWetaddedPropaganda.to the fund. AllitheIn vain cried, murder, fire, and thief! Speakingstaff observedbeforethea gatheringday by useofof the convinced that the attempt to form a and so he hastens step by step andIn vain; for lo! an oyster vast studentssubscribedrepresentingmenus andsixtytogethernationalitiesat thestands.'with great Federal Government provided for derives all his courage trouble. from the fact that heHad caught his tail and held it fast! personal subscriptionsInternationaltheHouse,fundRiversideDrivetotaledby the Constitution would prove a is The only suggestions required to contained take "one are step particularlytime," and addressed at the end to is the well Church repaidatIV.$25.00.and 123rd .street. New York BIBLICAL SEMINARY LAYS CORfailure.But today the Government aAt lengt;h, the rat perceived the case, City, recently, Ernest H. Cherrington,NERSTONE.School teacher, who although excellentmight be still better; but theAnd putting on a smiling face—• Secretary of the World League The cornerstone of the LieutenantStaying the while his tears and groans. Against Alcoholism, told the students White Memorial Neighborhood House novice will find herein much of greatThough pain and V. terror thrilled his that liquor propaganda is responsible and • niu Religious ixeiij^ious Education jti,aucation Center Center of otvalue=«„*in„,,+a:„preview:, Ctand"-alsoJ"'"to study„" "The bones— oyster answered not a wink. for the iiresent barrage against prohibition.was The laid Biblical with Seminary appropriate in ceremonies New YorkittTcLas a review^^"^of^^®the lesson.°* ^^^ S''*'^'For inspiration, effective effort It and isBut Addressed in the wave the began oyster to thus: sink; "Myon March 26. President Wilbert W.general self-improvement every goodDown, friend. down, by slow degrees he went He took up the various wet claimsWhite presided and laid the stonJ!:i.±^^^=.i.«-.^•^f- «i^,r teacher will b^k^ want this -progressive ^ ? = andfor which this building is intended hasTo Here's the wild some rocks mistake; in sheer my descent, latter end that prohibition -\vas put over, ::h,at itpractical book—every teacher whomade a profound impression uporr theriragging Was never made the rat for feast mid or cries fete— of infringes personal liberty, ai:d thatdoubts his own ability cannot affordpart of New York City which itI only slaughter. put it in for bait.wine and beer are temperance drinks,to be withoutserves. Hence, the erection of thisAN APRIL it. SHOWER.Beneath And as you've (he "dark ta'en and it, stormy I opine water." and stated that all these ignore basicstructure is of unusual interest andA bride-to-be from Coldenham con-He That sank, you and are o'er caught, him and danced so the are scientiflc, economic and Historic facts.importance to the-community._ „.,....,.,...,.,It isSregation was caught and detained bybubbles. mine!"There is no such thing as personal study thatin connectionthe social students problemswithofthisthe anddepartmentSeminarv receive '\:es"^^^^ of substantial shower of and miscellaneous useful charactercies on of Saturday .« ' • " afternoon, " April 3rd,artiIn I pray mockery you, of therefore, all his troubles: oyster tender. liberty," he said. "Even in the junglethe law rules everywl'icre and the community service.at the home of Mrs. Grace Arnott, 44their training in practical 1 Christian ,.„„„;,.„Nothing Just come was ashore left but and this his thus story. surrender."the plain truth it sets before you. law is based on the greatest good to The erection of this building marks Lutheran Street, Newburgh, N. Y.Andthe greatest number. Ths only lib­the inary, completion now located of at the 541 firsttwentyfiveAvenue. years' It work gains of The its Biblical name from Serii McGibbon.Lexine-ton •The^ ^bride-to-bemembers ofis Missthe ColdenhamIda Grace=°"Si;egationHerbravedmanytheladyshoweryfriends,Lieutenant Wilbert W White Jr ofmostlyrf^^'-^er,membersand wereofmuchthe Coldenhamamused atVI. .The cunning rat who apes, the fox.And risks his tail among the rocks—•Heedless of dangers, dark and awful.In search of pleasures all unlawful—•Is by'a stujiid oyster caught.And made the prey of him he sought.Ye cunning human rats, beware—Unlawful pleasures should you dareTo seek along the shores of sin—Lest some huge oyster pulls you in!erty is liberty under law. The wetsclaim to be with us up to tlie point ofaboli.shing the saloon. But they forgetthat prohibition does not abolishthe saloon. It is still legal to havothe saloon, the bar, the brass rail,the tables, chairs, even the bottles.Any Broadway saloon may keep theseexternals intact, but not one drop ofthe Aviation Department 'of "Vv^o • exclamations of delight and sur-United States Army, son of Presiden? ^^'f^ ,°." ^^^ P^i'* of this much-lovedWilbert W. White,' who gave hfs llfp ^'^'\ ^'^^^^^^ Grace, as she openedin battle in Fr.ance. October 30 1918 ^.^^^•%'i^^^^'^^ Package of most beauti-The Neighborhood House work'which 7 ^- ' ^*^'^^' '"^ exciting race inhas been going on for several vears ^^f ^1"^ "egro and white celluloidm houses that stood on this property •?,, ? "i colored crepe paper, all wereliquor of more than one-half of oneCHINESE GIRLS OBSERVE GOL­was begun in memory of Lieutenant IT! * ,,^'^^ '^^^^^^ ^'^°^' "^^''"'^'» *"'5DEN RULE VII.per cent can be sold legally. TheSABBATH.White. ^ ^leurenant tastefully decorated in yellow andAYougirls'doubt,Bibleand thinkClassmeinaHangchow,reviler? saloon was only the vehicle for theThe new buildine standi mn o v.i

April X4, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lSHOULD NATIONS PREACH THEGOSPEL.On firstthought one is likely to answerthis question in the negative. But thishasty conclusion may need to be revised.As a matter of fact each nation is preachingsome sort of a gospel and cannot helppreaching if it would. China has no doubtabout the kind of gospel that the othernations have been preaching to her. Theycall it the gospel of greed.Every international .act is a preachingof the gospel to the nations concerned. Iteither is the gospel of Christ or the gospelof force. This does not mean the nationalprofession, but the national practice.While the Eastern nations were weak andnot articulate, this went on with little comment.Treaties were forced on China becauseshe was weak, .iust as the UnitedStates has on Mexico. Now the nationsare becoming articulate and if they arenot yet able to compel a redress of grievances,they can at least make them known.Now the time seems to be at hand thatthe United States must preach the gospelof Jesus Christ to China if our missionariesare to be unhindered in their work.The neglected work of national regenerationmust get consideration, or foreignmission work be curtailed. We have hadan individualistic gospel preached withthe neglect of the preaching of the Kingdomof God till God has lost patience withthe neglect of the claims of His Son andis calling on the churches to preach awhole gospel. The logic of argument hasfailed to bring this about, but God by thelogic of events can work out His purpose.The nation must preach the gospel andit preaches it by living it. Men have insistedthat the Christian amendment is notpractical, but the redress of the grievancesof the weak nations is surely practical andlooks to the same end. It would seem thatthe pendulum of spiritual individualism,which is having its climax in Pre-Millenarianism,should swing the other way.Dishonoring the work of Jesus Christ andthe Holy Spirit as this theory does cannotadvance the work of the Kingdom.PSALM 32.*This Psalm bears the title "A Psalm ofDavid" and records with great earnestnessthe experience of one who had sinnedagainst God and himself and had beengraciously forgiven and restored by acknowledgingand confessing his sin, andwho attributes it to the mercy of God.Sin is a hard master. It never sleeps. Hesays "for day and night my moisture wasturned into summer drought and my boneswaxed old through roaring all day long."He tried to keep silent, and to hide his sinfrom God and from others. But a guiltyconscience makes a bad companion bothday and night, and he had no peace. "Mysin I ever see," and "Many sorrows shallcome to the wicked." There was one thingcertain-—he, like everyone who knows theburden of sin, felt deeply the weight of it,which was too heavy for him to carry.There is no load so heavy, no burden sogreat as sin. It separates us from God.My friends stand aloof from, me, thePsalmist says, and Paul said, "Oh,wretched man that I am. Who shall deliverme from the body of this death ?"But like the grace of God there is anotherside to the story of sin. He decidedto break his silence and ask that Godwould not impute his iniquity to him, andalso that he would go directly to God andacknowledge "my sin unto thee." He said,"I will confess my transgressions," it ismy only hope. I have no excuse, no pleafor sin, that it is time for me to pray untoGod before floods of great waters comeinto my soul and I be lost.So though the hand of God washeavy upon him, he asked that God's handbe removed and that He would forgive theiniquity of his sin. He now comes as apenitent sinner throu'^h confession anddeep sense of sin, and says, "Thou art myhiding place. Thou shalt preserve mefrom trouble. Thou only canst compassme about with songs of deliverance andkeep back the floods of great waters, sothey shall not come nigh unto me." "Thouwilt from now on instruct me and teachme the way to go and guide me with thineeye." Then like every sinner who willcome in the same way to God throughJesus the Mediator, God answered hisprayer, and in his joy he exclaims, "Beglad in the Lord and rejoice; shout for joyall ye that are upright in heart." Hesays. Blessed is he whose transgressionis forgiven, whose sin is covered, thatwhen God forgives He fully and freely pardons,covers all traces of it, and the bloodof Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin.His relation to God was restored aftera long silence and hiding from God, andhe now says in the 10th verse, "He thattrusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compasshim about." Let us profit by the experienceof one who has tasted both of sinand of the mercy of God, and whose experienceis worth much to us in obtainingforgiveness.—^Reported by James G. Love."THE BIBLE CRUSADERS OFAMERICA."By William Powick, D.D.*Explanation of the 32nd Psalm Sabbath morning,March 21st, 1926, by the Seattle pastor. Rev.A personal friend of many years wholives in Clearwater, Florida, has sent meDavid Calderwood.two numbers of "The Crusaders' Champion,"a thirty-two page weekly, the size ofthe "Methodist." It is one of the brightestand ablest periodicals I have seen. Itis the official organ of the Bible Crusadersof America, an organization formed atClearwater, November 20, 1925.The story of its origin is an interestingone:Before an audience of 3,000 gathered ata local revival meeting, George F. Washburn,a Boston capitalist, announced that"to secure the triumphant success of thisgreat movement, I hereby dedicate myfortune, my family and myself to its success,and I will also underwrite this movementto the extent of $100,000, and, if oursuccess justifies it, I will underwrite it foranother 8100,000, if necessary; so thatwe may not have a church without aChrist, a pagan country without a Bible,and a humanity without a God. If thismovement only stops the invasion of theModernists I would rather be known asthe founder of it than President of theUnited States."There are now ten men engaged as lecturers.As soon as it is possible to securethe right men, this staff will be increasedto 100! It is planned to sweep northwardfrom Florida to every State in the Union,until evolution in the textbooks of our publicschools is swept from the face of theearth. The next State to be entered isTennessee.On one page I read a challenge by Mr.Washburn to Clarence Darrow or anyother agnostic, modernist, evolutionist, oratheist, of equal prominence, to debatethis question with Dr. Roach Straton, itsDirector General of Public Discussion, orProf. I. R. Dean, Toronto, Canada, its lecturer,on "The Bible and Science," or Dr.A. L Brown, a Fellow of the Royal Collegeof Surgeons of Edinburgh, famous for hisresearch work in Embryology, and nowof the Crusaders' staff. He offers Darrow§500 for a single debate of the question inFlorida, and also S2,000 for a series of sixdebates.Florida seems to be aflame on this subject,but it is openly alleged that threemen who control the three news bureausat Jacksonville are suppressing the vitalnews concerning this crusade, which isdestined—they beheve down there—"tothrill the nation." To which we heartilyadd "so mote it be." And when we lookover the names of its staff and its programof activities and findnot one "pussyfooter"among them, and that it is largely a laymanmovement, it looks as though it really"mote"; as Dr. Straton well says in hissalutatory, "this battle can never be wonby diplomacy"—to which we add, nor byloading penny pop guns with gum drops.—The Methodist, February 25, 1926.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84€ t ) a n p l i s t i t: : D e p a r t m e n t : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.Some weeks have passed since specialmeetings were held in Superior, Nebraska.There has been time enough to realizesomething of the value of such specialeffort and to ascertain the reaction.There is a law that everyforce has a corresponding reaction and thelaw certainly applies to the impact of theGospel. Paul said, "I am not ashamed ofthe Gospel of Christ for it is the power ofGod unto salvation to every one who believeth."The Gospel produces conversion.We usually fear that the reaction will resultin a relapse to former conditions,whereas the reaction should be manifestedin an awakened congregation.Rev. E. K. Patton and Mr. Robert A. M.Steele came to Superior on January 26thand began services that night. We wenttogether through an intensive Gospeldrive for ten days seeking a genuine revival.There was an increasing attendancethroughout the meetings. The Gospelwas preached with power, Christ waspresented as the only Saviour and as theonly solution to the complex problems oflife, and personal decision was urged.Those who were already Christians wereurged to reconsecrate themselves, regardlessof their church affiliations. Upwardsof one hundred decisions and reconsecrationswere made. Many witnessed anearnest and sane effort of a Covenantercongregation to reach the unsaved. Theywere surprised and yet pleased. They hadconsidered that the church couldn't putthat sort of a thing across.The leadership of Mr. Steele in thepraise service was a splendid service whichthe audience appreciated and to which itgave ready response. There were manycommendable expressions of appreciationof his part of the work. It was a valuablesupplement to the preaching of theGospel, and has resulted in people takinga deeper interest in the praise service ofthe church. The Psalms can be used inspecial meetings with great effectivenesswhen there is suitable leadership.The church needs an awakening to itsresponsibility to lead others to Christ. Itneeds the acquisition of the evangelisticspirit. It needs the cultivation and possessionof a deeper love among the brethren.There is need of greater brotherly lovein all our churches. To secure all thesethings in special meetings will bring a reactionwhich will start the building up ofany congregation. Superior people arehappy because they have experienced theright kind of a reaction during the weeksfollowing their special meetings.THE BOOK OF PSALMS.By Dr. J. M. Foster.The Divinely Appointed Manual of PraiseIn God's Worship for the ChristianFamily, the Christian Nationand the Christian Church.(Continued)IL The Design of the Book of Psalms.Every one of the sixty-six books of theBible has a distinct purpose, which it isnecessary to fixand grasp before we canread it with the greatest profit. Estherteaches a particular providence, guidedby the unseen hand of the God of Israel.Not even His name is mentioned, so effectuallyis He hidden. But He shifts thescenes and brings Haman to the gallowsand exalts Mordecai to the prime ministership.Ecclesiastes is Solomon's confession,intended for young men, warning themby experience, observation, and irony,against worldliness. The key is "underthe sun," which occurs twenty-six times.It is the view of a rationalist, looking backafter conversion. Ruth has the kinsman-Redeemer as the central idea. He must bea blood relative, and also of another andhigher order and /with the resources topurchase the Redemption. Christ is Godman.Philemon has intercession as thekeyword. Paul interceded for Onesimus,his convert, with Philemon. So Christ intercedesfor us. The Gospels give a fourfoldview of Christ's life in the flesh. Theprophets cast the shadows of comingevents before. History and prophecy aretwo sides of the arch of which Christ isthe keystone. Now, the Book of Psalmsis for praise. That was the object of theSpirit in giving us the "Book of Praises."And to take it from its place in God's worshipand substitute a collection of uninspiredhymns is the same offence as toremove the gospel of John from the Bibleand substitute Farrar's "Life of Christ."In their attitude toward the Psalter theReformed churches are defeating God'spurpose. No wonder they are divided into186 denominations. In the use of thePsalter they will sing themselves togetheragain. And the Gentile Christians willthen sing the Jews into the church. Andwhen the church returns to its exclusiveuse as her "Manual of Praise" the purposeof the Holy Ghost in inspiring the Bookwill be realized.III. The Structure of the Book ofPsalms. It is certainly unique and wonderful.The Holy Ghost spent more energyand thought upon the structure ofthe Book of Psalms than upon any otherbook, or even all the others combined. TheSpirit evidently intended that God's peopleshould be drawn to the Book of Psalmsas the church's only manual of praise.Psalms XLII, LXXII, LXXXIX, CVI andCL each close with the same doxology,marking the five books into which thePsalter is divided. The new version ofthe Bible indicates these divisions. PsalmsXXV, XXXIV, XXXVII, CXI, cxn,CXIX and CXLV are alphabetical, eachverse beginning with a separate letter ofthe Hebrew alphabet, with slight variations,as repeating one letter and omittinganother, the object apparently being toaid the memory of the Hebrew children incommitting them and adults in rememberingthem, so that all could join in singingthem in public worship, both national andecclesiastical. Psalm CXIX has twentytwoparts, corresponding to the twentytwoletters of the Hebrew alphabet, eachpart consisting of eight verses, and theeight verses of each part beginning withthe same letter, each part having one letterand eight times repeated. Psalms IIIand IV form a pair, the evening and morningprayer. Psalms XX and XXI formanother couplet, on Christ's humiliationand His exaltation. There are several dualPsalms. Psalms CI, CII and CIII form atriology on civil government. God's moralordinance. Psalms CIV, CV and CVI forma triology on the Divine moral government.There are several triologies in thePsalter. Psalm XLII is divided into twoparts, marked by the burden or refrain inverse 5, the sentiments of the firstbeingrepeated in the second for emphasis. Thefirst six verses of Psalm XXXIX describethe believer's former feelings and conductin relation to God's providential dealings,the remaining seven verses express whathe believes and feels now in reference tothe same subject. In Psalm XXXVIII,there is a complaint and prayer threetimes over, while in Psalm XXXV, thereis a thrice repeated description of theenemy, for the sake of emphasis. PsalmXXIV is a responsive one, the differentLevitical choirs, led by chief musicians,singing the different parts. PsalmCXXXV is responsive also. There aremany such Psalms. The CXXXVI Psalmhas the same burden or refrain for thesecond clause of each verse, likely chantedby the whole congregation in response tothe ofiicial choir. The word Selah that sooften recurs, seems to mean, pause andconsider this important matter. It maymean a swell in music which served thesame purpose, for the music was handmaidto the sentiment, and not the reverse,as so often nowadays. It may meana rest in the music, to give the worshipperstime to reflect on the sentiment expressed.The numerous titles prefixed tomany seem intended for marking thegreat importance of the subject matter.Psalms CXX and CXXXIV, inclusive, form

April 14, 1926A FAMILY PAPERa group called "Songs of Degrees" or"Songs of going up," used when the tribeswent up to Jerusalem to attend the annualfeast. The CXIII and CXVIII Psalmsformed the Greater Hallel, sung at theannual festivals and especially the Passover.A book made so conspicuous in itsformation by the Holy Ghost must havebeen intended by Him for a permanentand conspicuous place in God's worship.(To be Continued)KING'S BUSINESS.II Samuel 21:8.By Dr. Kate W. McBurney.The time seems to be ripe and the needextremely urgent for giving our Messagefor the King to our brothers and sistersof the Philippine Islands.If we delay, it will soon be too late. IfChrist is not enthroned as King, the devilwill be in the saddle, and we will have arepetition of what always occurs undersuch circumstances.If we delay—then we will have to satisfyourselves with excuses. Perhaps thefirst will be lack of money.straining every nerve to make up the Budget."Are we ? Has any one heard a nervesnap in two? The strain on the nerves ismore likely to be caused by the money thatnever got within speaking distance of theBudget. Do we ever fail to get moneyfor anything we really want, if we setabout it in time?The Covenanter Church is not made upof rich people—but it is made up of generoushearted and capable people. Theycan get the money and they will give itwhen the cause appeals to them. That isone reason why I have never a fear for thefunds for a campaign in the PhilippineIslands, if once our people get a vision ofthe situation. That is not the main reason.I firmlybelieve that God is callingus loudly to not allow that precious heritageof His to perish for lack of vision, orin other words, to have to go through fireand blood before they come into their realand lasting haven of rest. If He is urgingus to this just now, we may rest assuredHe will be our Banker. It is very easy forHim to give good crops to those who planto do bigger business for Him. He caneven guide your automobile tire to justmiss the nail, or better still, can shieldit from the sudden collision that wouldcost the owner a lot of money. He cankeep away the late spring frosts, and theearly ones of autumn. He can destroy thecanker worm and other crop enemies. Hecan get you a position—a good one—afteryou have given up in despair. He can keepyour stock from getting disease, or healthem when they areill. He will have nodifficulty in getting the money into thehands of His children who plan Big Businessfor Him. At our best we cannot beginto be as deeply interested in the salvationof nations as He is.Our Church is not made up of eitherspendthrifts or gluttons. It is made uplargely of people in comfortable circumstances,who if they catch the vision of agreat need, will gladly cut down on whatthe poor might consider luxuries and castthe amount saved at the feet of Jesus inorder to "save from going down to thePit." Yes, they would do it gladly andhave more joy than they could otherwisehave known. Then even at the very closeof the Old Testament we are given thatwonderful promise to those who, when Godreaches His hand for the tithe, instead ofclutching it tightly, open their hands widelyand give Him of His own. That onepromise should take away our last fear ifwe are reaUy in earnest. See Mal. 3:10-12,also II Chron. 31:10."But if W3 cut down on our usual reallylegitimate expenses, we will do harm tothe cause by looking and acting old-foggyish.We'll be so peculiar." Somewhere—about six times—in the Bible, that term is"We areapplied to God's people, either His peculiarpeople, or His peculiar treasure. So, perhapsafter aM, we just enjoy these extrasand are not quite willing to give them up.But they can be given up. Not only that,but when we give up an^,'thing because wereally love God better than we love whatwe give up. He gives a deeper satisfactionin the giving up than we would have hadin the indulgence. You who have triedknow this is true. Doubters can test itout.After all a whole-hearted campaign forthe salvation of our own beloved land, andat the same time a whole-hearted campaignfor the salvation of the PhilippineIslands, would work such optimistic joy inour membership that the original Budgetwould be overflowing before the year ishalf over, and we would be lost in wonderas to why we ever thought it burdensome.No, lack of money is no excuse. It isin America, as in China, money can be securedfor what people think they want."But we already have more things onhand than we can get done." There isnothing truer. Could we leave undone anyof these things? No, not other missionwork, just things that are not absolutelyimportant. It is the same with time aswith money. We can find time for anythingwe really want to do. Have youfound it so?What would be the result if a congregationwould say to their pastor: "We willrelease you for a year, pay your salaryas usual, and help the whole Church to payyour expenses if you will give yourself tosuch a special work? We will meet atusual times. Instead of preaching service,we will spend the time in Bible study andprayer. We will pray very specially thatGod will use you mightily. We will nottake this opportunity to hear preachers ofother denominations who can preach betterthan you, but will whole-heartedly giveourselves to be Jehovah's remembrancersuntil this much-to-be-desired object is attainedor until God indicates that He wouldhave us speak no more about this matter."When our Church gets in earnest, wewill see this work done.Have we literature suitable for people towhom this is a new subject? If not, whois willing to prepare tracts or books to beused in the rescue of a nation?The other day the Commissioner ofCustoms in Nanning picked up a roll oftracts from his desk and remarked: "Thiscity is being deluged with tracts, and Iget my share—but I never read them."Those were not Christian tracts, but Bolshevistic.They are wise enough to appealto the weakness of people, and topromise things the people want, so theirtracts are being read with avidity by manyChinese. They have the advantage overus, in that they feel under no necessity totell the truth, nor do they recognize anyresponsibility to carry out what theypromise. They lay a snare, get their victimso entangled that he cannot escape,then go on to pastures new. We can takea lesson from them, however, in scatteringinformation. And ours will be of realvalue. We should have a good supply oftracts. Perhaps a series of two-pagetracts to follow one after another wouldbe able to get information before the peoplein a satisfactory way. These mightbe sent to interested pastors to be placedin pews. They might be a help to him in•choosing texts and preparing sermons.The Filipinos are fond of music. Wehave the Psalter of the King ready foruse. Nothing lacking, and nothing moreappropriate and satisfying. Since theyhave not learned to sing the Psalms, theremight be work for singers as well asspeakers. Our Church has specialists whoare well trained in speaking on this greatsubject. We have singers, too. Ex. 4:2.Have you read Dr. Laubach's book, "ThePeople of the Philippines"? If not, besure to do so without delay. It is a bookof more than passing interest, and wellworth reading. If you have good red bloodthe reading of that book should stir upall the covenant loyalty that is in you, andgive you a vision of work that will leaveyou no time to gossip, criticize your neighborsor have dyspepsia.I was about to try to make a very strongappeal for prayer. But do we Covenantershave to be reminded that in any work thatis to succeed we must advance on ourknees ?Nanning, South China, Feb. 6, 1926.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolNoah into His confidence. He made drear they make the day. But God's Why do you suppose God madeprovision for their safety in the ark. love shines on our manifold troubles Noah take such a long time, and notHe provided for his sustenance. He and in the dark cloud of our sorrows build it more quickly, Mildred? "Soinvited him to come into the ark. He and distresses we may see His bow of people would have all that time to heshuthim in securely from the storm, promise and hope. Whatever the come good again." Yes, Noah wasBY REV. A. A. WYLIE. He remembered them. He told him cloud there is always the bow in the preaching all the time he was workwhenit was safe to leave the ark. shape of the blessed assurance, "All ing on the ark.Lesson for IVIay 2, 1926.GOD'S COVENANT WITH NOAH. He blessed him. things work together for good to them This stick is Noah and these othersGenesis 9:8-17.After the flood is over God makes that love God." * Have you seen the are the bad people. "What are youThe first step in our study today is a covenaiit with Noah. We should note bow in the cloud?doing, Noah?" they ask. Noah tellsto master the facts that precede the the parties to the covenant. On thethem God will send a flood and destroylesson portion. In order to do this one side there is God, on the otherall the wicked, but save all the goodyou will need to read again chapters was Noah. And not Noah only but allin the ark. He begs them to turnG-9. Then close your Bible and think his sons, and still further it extends Lesson forthe Children back to God, but they make fun ofthrough these chapters step by step, to the descendants of these to theNow as you do that you will note end of time. The beasts also werethc't the thing that stands out in all concerned since all would be involvedthis record, is sin. You see its ex- in the ruin wrought by another flood.tent both intensively and extensively. Anything of real good that comes toRead again and again the fifthverse man is sure to reach down to all livofchapter six, and as you do so, note ing creation.him. "Why, Noah, where is thewater? How will you float yourBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.boat?" They will not believe, evenLesson V.—For May 2, 1926. though God gives them every chanceGOD'S COVENANT WITH NOAH. for 120 years. They keep on sinningGen. 9:8-17.against God and tormenting Noah.Golden Text: I do set my bow in Now the ark is finished.It is threethe words, "great," "every," "only," The basis of the covenr.nt is set the cloud, and it shall be for a token stories high and is divided into many"continually."forth in chapter eight and verse twen- of a covenant between me and the rooms.But where did this wickedness come ty. There are a number of stipulafrom?What has become of the tions as found in the flrstverses of Paul, did ycu ever see a flood? within and. without with pitch. Why,earth. Gen. 9:13.God tells Noah to pitch the arkrighteous seed of Seth? We have an the ninth chapter. The prohibition of "Yes, our town was flooded pretty Ernest? "So it would not leak."answer in the second verse of this verses five and six should be noted. badly once. The streets were so full God wants to save some animals,same chapter. There is much discus- You remember that when Cain killed of water you could not get around too, so He tells Noah to take with himsion over the "sons of God" and the his brother he was afraid that who- "^^f^""* ^°°*^- '^^^® "^^^^^^' ""^^ "P *° into the ark two of every kind cf birdi"daughters of men" as to whom the ever found him would kill him. God ^'^^ '"P °* the steps.and animals and insects, and of theclasses refer. We take them as in- protected him from death by humfnSometimes there have been floodsclean animals and fowls, the ones Goddicating the godly and the ungodly hand. Now on this side of the floodso^badj,that,the water, , ,reached, .thewishes to be used for sacriflce, Huseed. These inter-married and the God instituted civil government and '? °* ^°^''' ?^ ;^""'^'"f'^' °* P'°' tells Noah to take seven of each. Noahawful moral decay toUowed. Had makes murder punishable with death.ple were drowned Today's lesson is places a gang-plank reaching fromthe Sethites remained separate they He makes it right for man in theabout a flood far worse even than (he ground to the door. Soon he seeswould have continued righteous, capacity of a civil government to take that. It is about the largest flood the animals "comrng," sent by" God, two"Here is a striking example of the the life of a murderer. This is a very this world has ever known. It cov^ by two. What would you sai'Sjfearful consequences of evil associa- old law. It is not a Jewish h.w; itered the whole earth and drowned al George? "Dogs." Mary? "Sheep."tions.is a race law.most every living thing.Charles? "Ponies." We'll use cardboardones. Two doc;s, two sheep, twoDid God do anything to check this God blessed Noah. That meansThe people of the world had beheadlong rush of His people into sin that He graciously accepts him in come terribly wicked^ They did not p^^^ies, two kangaroos, two lions, twoand wickedness ? If you search the that sacrifice that he offers, forgiving love nor obey God. How do you think chickens, two turkeys-two of everyrecordyou will find the fcllov/jng: his sin. Then God promises that God felt about that, Ann? "He would thingHe sent His Spirit to strive with man. there shf ll never be another flood of feel sorry." Gcd gave the people a After all the animals are in, NoahHe gave them an example in the water. Then He says that the laws chance to quit their wickedness, but ^nd his wife and his three sons andgodly Enoch of a righteous man who of nature shall be uniform. How they would not, so He finallydecided their wives enter. Still the otherswalked with God. He sent Noah as iircessary it is to have rniformJty in to destroy these wicked people and have a chance to be saved, but theystart the world over again.a preacher of righteousness to warn nature. It is said to be a perpetualjeer at Noah and his family as theyBut: how about the few people who gg.them of the consequences of sin. He covenant. Just as long as the disgavethem the visible warning of the pensation lasts that will be true.no man can open it.in. Then God .shuts the door andwere good, Marcus? "Gcd would notkill them too." No, good boys andbuilding of the ark. In all this God Then comes the seal of the covenshowedlong-suffering and gave the ant. The rainbow is the selectedwindows of heaven were opened." ItNow the rain begins to fall. "Thegirls and grown folks too, need neverfear God. He always cares for them.people every opportunity to repent. token. When you see the rainbowrains harder and harder—worse thanSo God did in the lime of the fiood.But whft effect had all these warn- that is a sign that God will nevera cloud-burst. The water rises andings and this long-suffering upon the allow the earth to be destroyed by r,^uu„ ^y,\ , , ,f°' "^ ' ^^^ ^^'^ ^o^its. The people climb onpeople? They were indifferent to it water, and when God looks on it He home to HeavTn wffl H' ' "F h" *''^ ''°°*''' ^°""' ''''' ^''^^^' ''"^ *'all and probably scornea scorned any warn- will rememberwhat He has prom- xt^^, „.„„ 'I!",^' ^ ""', ''""^f/'- water rises higher than the trees.ings given. So what was left for God iged. Wherever water falls and the Noah was ano her man who walked Some climb the hills. But the waterto do but to exercise judgment, and sun shines and you are at the right ^'^\u, T f ''^^^'^°'-^^ ^'-^'-^h ,ises higher than the highest trees o.,this He determined to do through a angle of vision you can see a token was filed with bad people, Noah re- the highest hills. Even the oceansflood of waters wiping out this wicked of God's infinite mercy.mained true to God, and kept his fam- flow over the land and fhe highestgeneration, saving only Noah and his The rainbow suggests God's mercy ie r r . l^'J.''"''' '^'^ °"ly P«°- mountains are covered. The rain fallsfamily.and care in the dark experiences of ple who loved God m the whole ^orld. for 'a week-a month-for forty daysthe Why Lord' was so Noah c'J'f saved? " f' '^'^ You prob- °' '' life. '•'^•"^- Many ^or a cloud one hundred sails ecross and our fiftyably say, because he was righteous, sky, but in the cloud there is alwaysstve him and his 'f'""l %^^'" '° ^^'''' °' ^°' ^"^ *^^' '^' ^'**'^''Read Heb. 11:7 and you find it was the rainbow. There is the cloud of Nonh fo hiiiVl n"in J"^ ^' ^-^ *°''^ remain on the earth and the arkbecause of his-faith.- . -Can-you find„ ,in.sin..We—all...have sinned.and.comeAll living things perish butever iiuciJi see LU a uunci house-boat, a laige Russell? ark. Did "Yes, you floats.the record the ways in which his faith short of the glory of God. We arethose in the ark. Then the ark restsdown where we go summers."was manifested? His faith issued in all under the cloud of sin. But weon Mt. Ararat.The ark Noah built was far largerNoah sends a raven out from thethan a house-boat "It was almost as ark, but he does not return. Thenlarge as our,1 ° :?.'^" .''""•'' ''."'^ '^ Noah sends a dove. The water isstilllooked something like a house-boat.on the earth and the dove findsnoa righteous life. His faith was con- can see God's bow in the cloud. Christtrary to human reason. Such a thing crucified is the rainbow. He is God'sas a flood had never been heard of. pledge of mercy to a-guilty world.His faith brought prompt and im- The threatening f.nd menacing cloudplicit obedience. It was a persevering is in the sky of every one of us. Havefaith, probably lasting for 120 years we all seen the rainbow ?lid of a lar^e sf 7 "'" "'''"' *'^ ^'^^^ ^° ^^t' - -turns. After sevenand on it a\ox n'r^^r ''"'f-' '""'"' """'^ "^^^^ ^oah again sends fhe dove.the shoe box In t -r^r""' '""" ^' ^"-^"^"^ '^^ dove returns with anin the face of the ridicule of the Then there are the clouds of trouble.people.Bereavement, sorrow, sickness, loss a door'''' ''' ^^ ^"^ °'^^'^ '^«f i" her bill. The waters areHow safe and secure Noah and his -these are some of the troubles that Hew long was the • ^^"'^'"^- Several days later Noahfamily were by faith in God. You meet us as the days pass. And there building, Vera? "Six months "^N T T"^"" ^^"^^ ^'"^ ^°''^ '*"'* ^^'^ ''"^can see this if you note the personal is no one who has experienced them was one hundred and fwent ^ u ^'®^"^ "° ^°'^'^- ^he water iscare which God took of him. He took who does not know how dark and-building the ark ' ^ ^^'^^"•'' '" ^°°'^^ gone. Soon the waters aredried up from off the earth.

April 14, 1926A FAMILY PAPERGod tells Noah to leave the ark. No. 360; 134:1, 2, No. 370; 78:49-52, meet the need of the world. Whateverhis calling, one must ever keepGod lets him open the door now. No. 210; 144:10-13, No. 388; 45:14-17,These sticks coming out from the ark No. 126; 40:9, No. 110.in mind the stewardship of life, thatare for Noah and his wife, Shem, Ham References: Gen. 4:2; Exod. 31:2; he has his lite in trust from God,lightning? God knew men would alwaysbe afraid lest anothei- floodwould come every time the rain wouldfall. Does your mother like to haveyou afraid, Frances? "Of bad peopleand bad things she does," But notof good things. And rain is good, forit makes flowersand trees and grainto grow.God does not wish us to fear, either.So He calls to Noah and his sons andmakes a covenant with them. Godmakes this promise: "I will establishmy covenant with you; neither shallall fleshbe cut off any more by thewaters of a flood;neither shall thereany more be a flood to destroy theearth,"So never again will the world bedestroyed by water, God makes thisBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.dians, janitors, porters, watchmen, Topic for May 2, 1926.promise for us no matter what we do.etc.), mechanical service, personal WHAT SHALL VvE DO ON SAB­He is far kinder than we deserve.service (barber, launderer, maid, etc.),BATH?Do people always keep their promises,Betty? "Sometimes they are notMRS. KIZZIE M. DODDS.and culinary service.Matt. 12:9-13.able to." But God never breaks His. Productive workers are the craftsmenand have to do with construc­14; 84:1-2; 84:10-12.Psalms: 92:1-2; 122:1-4; 116:12-God's promises are all sure and .steadfast.Whaf God says He will do HeOn March 23rd Mrs. Kizzie M.Dodds passed away at Monroe, La.tion, manufacturing, farming, animal References: Gen. 2:3; Lev. 19:30;She was born in Northwood, Ohio, andalways does. We can always be .sure husbandry, fishing,publishing, miningand lumbering.Lev. 23:3; Matt. 12:8; Isa. 58:13-14;Deut. 5:12; Acts 20:7; Rev. 1:10;was married to J. Calvin Dodds, whoof Him even when our own father.swas an elder in Union congregationand mothers fail.Out of the 20,000 (you might see Jno. 20:26.and also in Geneva, and who died someNow God gives a sign to Noah and how many you can name in each group Dear Boys and Girls.:—years ago. Since his death she hasto us so we may remember always and minor classification), ten of the Today people seem to be taking thelived with her children in the South.BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, May 2, 1926.THE TEN MOST IMPORTANTKINDS OF WORK: HOW MAKETHEM CHRISTIAN?Exod. 20:9; 2 Thess. 3:6-13.Psalms: 123:1, 2, No. 351; 127:1-4,No. 356; 128:1-4, No. 358; 129:1-5,and Japheth and their wives. Here 28:3; 35:35; 38:23; 1 Kings 7:14; 1 that it is to be used, that is, made tocome the fowl and cattle—every living Chron. 22:15; 2 Chron. 2:13, 14; 26: do the work as God directs, and thatthing that was in the ark.Do you suppose Noah and his family15; Amos 1:1; Dan. 2:48, 49; Mark 4: the products thereof are to be returnedto God. That work that is3; 6:3; Acts 1:1; 1 Cor. 9:16; 12:4;are thankful to God for caring Jer. 1:5; 8:22; Heb. 5:4; Isa. 6:8; Gal. done for Christ, and only that, canfor them, Elizabeth? Yes, indeed 1:15, 16; Luke 10:25; 2:49.properly be called Christian work.they are. The firstthing they do is The flrstkind of work mentioned into thank God by building an altar and history is farming—Gen. 2:15. Yet TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUSofferinga sacrifice to Him.the service of dressing and keepingSION.We will build an altar with stones the garden then required included 1. What are the important reasonsand lay on it one of every clean bird everything necessary to man's existence.influencing me in my vocational de­Adam must have been a "jackcisions? Interest ? Ambition ? Ad­and of every clean beast. The .smokefrom the sacrifice goes up to heaven. of-all-trades.'' But Adam's children vantages? A sense of duty? Fitness? Financial reasons ? FamilyIs God pleased. Jack, because Noah now have their necessary labor soand his family say thank you to highly specialized and divided among tradition ? Or stern necessity ?Hira in this way?themselves that, it is said, there are 2. What is my life purpose?If you had been in the ark, Ruth, more than 20,000 tasks. These occupationshowever, because of similari­work?y. How shall I determine my lifeafter Ihe floodwa.s over, would younot be afraid of rain and thunder and4. What un-Christian tendenciesties, mr.y be grouped into four classes,according to Fryer in "VocationalSelf-Guidance," as follows:Professional workers have to dowith religion, medicine, regulativeservice (including all civil officersand lawyers), pedagogy, arts, engineering,applied sciences, personalwork, entertaining and pseudo-sciences.Commercial workers have to dowith purchasing, publicity, sales (promotion),trade (order-filling), andclerical-executive service, in the mentalwork section. Then, in the manualwork section, there are those engagedin highway, rail, marine, aero,wire and wireless transportation.Maintenance workers have to dowith building maintenance (custo­that He has made this covennnc. most important kinds of work are: Lord's words, "The Sabbath was madeAnWhen the sun shines during the rain, preaching, home-making (sometimes for man," and interpreting them toNellie, what do you see rising from called house-keeping), farming, teaching,building, healing, merchandising, man's pleasure. In Europe they havemean that the Sabbath was made foraway over among the mountains, andarching above us in the sky,till the banking, manufacturing and the civil what is known a.s the "Continentalother end seems to sink in the river? service.Sunday," which means no Sabbath at"The rainbow."all. In some parts of the UnitedThe most important kind of workStates shops are wide open, and businessand pleasure go on with no re­The rainbow is the sign God gives for anyone is that which he is speciallycalled and qualified to do. ItNoah in our lesson. He says, "I dogard for God's command a.s to theset my bow in the cloud and it shall may, or may not, be the same kind ofproper observance of the day. Governmenttrains carry mail on thebe for a token of a covenant between work for a whole lifetime.me and the earth."The ministry of the Gospel is the Lord's Day, Sunday papers are read.highest calling. Under the terms of milk is delivered, the telephone girl,the Great Commission, everybody's and the street car moforman and conductormust work—for the Sabbathspecial kind of work has in view asIfoung People's Onion its higher end the spreading of the was made for man.Gospel, and its chief end the glory It might be well for us to ask our­of God. Otherwise it would not beChristian work. "The plowing of the.wicked is sin." Service, not merelyproducing the goods to the satisfactionof men, but to please God, makesone's occupation Christian. A rightlife purpose and a right life program,one that harmonizes with God's plan,will make one's work Christian andexist in my business ?5. What shall be my life program ?6. Do I always do everything Iknow I ought to do ?7. What was the mission of Jesus ?8. If Jesus were in my place, howwould His life purpose show itself inHis home? in His school? in whatHe did during His leisure time?What difference is there between myanswers to these questions and whatI myself do ?Junior TopicV

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84^^ t^^^r- W 4- ***Miss Katherine McCandless, collection. We have a very good dea- dianged and he says that through the5 ^ ^ ^^^^~^^ iNOvCS '^^° ^^ ^ student at Geneva College, con board, who by their interest and Glorious Saviour the Holy Spirit^^^ V*''N»^ returned to her home in Chicago for precept and example are able to do visited him and he feels joy in his^..*,.r T, , „„ • ^ ., TVT *^^ Spring vacation. She is a daugh- much." heart." Mr. Dimitriades visited himbuigh c^ngrtaion w^: £: C Z J °^ '^,^''' ^'^^ '^ ^^ McCandless, .,.^^ ^^^ ^^^^^, ^^^,^^ „, ^^^^^ ,,. every day, gave him tracts and aSsirm!?sCe;hrt bett^^^^^ °' "^^- "^'"^^^ -"g-gation. ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^.^^^^ ^^^.^^^ „, Lar- Testament and asked others to go to*"0n March 13th William Lewis naca, Cyprus, and the English Com- see him. In the same letter he wrote***Miss Helen May, of Newburgh, Roach, of Hemet, husband of Eliza- mercial College of Nicosia, Cyprus, of another man, a Turk, who is conwhoteaches on Long Island, was ^jg^^ Cook Roach, died at the age of the latter was victorious in both foot- demned to die, and he says: "I hopehome for her Easter vacation. eighty-five years, after years of suf- ball and hockey 2-1 and 1-0, but the to prepare him too."*'^*William Park of Montclair, re- fering. -Mrs. Roach will leave Hemet Academy won the debate, all threeturned to Tabor Naval Academy on tor a visit at Olathe, Kansas, shortly, judges voting for the Academy. Neil ***The annual meeting of the Phila-April 5th after his Spring vacation. --Several people of the Coldenham McCarroll was a member of the debate delphia Club of the Geneva Collegei- u 1. -11 I, i 4. team for the Academv Alumni Association was held m our***Sparta, Old Bethel, Santa Ana, congregation have been ill, but most ^^am tne Acaae y. ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ Philadelphia, the nightand Cache Creek congregations an- of them are recovering: Mr. Samuel ***Preceding the Montclair C. Y. ^^ y^^^^^^ 29th Considerably over anounce their budgets raised in full. Beattie from pneumonia and Mrs. P. U. Social held at the home of Rev. hundred were present of the gradu-„„, Grace Arnott and Mrs. George Ar- and Mrs. T. M. Slater, Friday, April , j j? • j r ^.i. n m,*-Another pastor writes: "We ^^^^ ,^^^ ^^^^.^_ ^^.^^ ^J^ ^^^_ J PritclL-d en- d fneris'servedtv the7 T' flraised over $400 yesterday, which j^ ^^j, .^^ .jl^ ' prftchard's Sabbath " ^ r , , 7. "^ f, !brings us over $1,000 for the Budget." ^ ueitdi leu. in. i: i, aus church and addresses were delivered' ^ .„ ***Our Greek Evangelist has been ^^ool c'^^s and Foster Stewart of ^^ ^^^^ ^.^.^^^ ^^ ^^^ University of•'-Male quartet from Knoxville ^^^^ ^^^j^ encouraged with the work Third New York, at dinner m their Pennsylvania, Dr.'James S. MartinCollege Knoxville, Tenn will smg in .^ ^^^.^^^.^^ Cyprus, where he visits home, in honor of Wm Park, Jr. who ^^ q^^^^^_ p^ j^j^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^Knox Academy, Selma, April 23rd. ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^ ^^^^j^ q^^ ^^ ^j^^ ^^^_ is home from Tabor Naval Academy ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ Chambers-Wylie Me-***Prof. John Coleman, of Geneva bers of the Nicosia congregation, ^°^' ^^^ Spring vacation. morial church, and Dr. Clarence E.College, has had the flu,but we are Christos HjKyriakos has just been ***0n the afternoon of March 28th McCartney, pastor of the Arch Streetglad to learn he is now convalescing. transferred by the government to Ky- Mr. S. R. Boggs, of Philadelphia, Presbyterian church, both in Phila-„ „, , , , . renia. spoke in the Reformed Presbyterian delphia. The singing, in charge of***Miss Alice K. Washabaugh, of r^i, i. * -nr- • n^u- ^ ^i, 4.u i j s • • t,, •, , ,C^n^nshure- Pa has returned home ***An out of bounds member sends ^^^^'^ °^ Winnipeg. This was at the the leaders of music m our Philadelfrrfe^etCollege foi her Spriirg a check for $35.00 and says, "Please ^our of our Sabbath School. Mr. phia churches, was of a very highholidavs credit the enclosed to the con- ^oggs spoke very interestingly and order. Numerous Psalm selectionsy • gregation without my name." A num- *^^ members of the School gave close were sung by them in addition to***The Sacrament of the Lord's ber of out of bounds members have attention. He spoke in other churches their leading in the singing of col-Supper was observed at Selma March gent contributions for the Budget to "corning and evening. He was ar- lege songs. Dr. Findley M. Wilson,28th. Dr. J. C. McFeeters was the the Forward Movement Office which ranging for placing Bibles in the president, presided. The officers wereassistant. is keeping in touch with them. hotels. all re-elected for another year's ser-***Mrs. Frank Kinnie, of Rhine- *"Prof. Lee, of Geneva College, re- ***Montclair congregation was high- ^"'^ebeck,spent the week-end recently with ceived a very highly prized book from i^J^g Mts^MatTAdat's'Ldiiis ***The annual meeting of the Rehersister, Mrs. George Arnott, of Italy entitled "Restorations of to- £1^ ^ ^ t Sttwtt bo« l^me f°^d Presbyterian Women's Asso-C°>denham. penal Rome" by the famous archafe- „„ f.^o^rffom cW Mil Stew- "-«" -^^ in the Central Alleghenyologist Gofleschi. It contains among J-u^iougn nom (..nina. miss stew Wo.i„o=. i m v, ith, 4. in***There was an accession of seven ^ther things flfty pair of very fine ^^^ "^^^P^-^^ the pulpit in the morning *"^^h Wednesday March 17th, at 10young boys to fhe Selma congrega- j^tes illustrating the great changes ^"'^ ^'^^ ^'^^'^^ ^n ^^^ evening, and ^- ''^- ^^^ ^ ^-J^- After the devoionMarch 28th. These boys are that have taken place in that noted they also helped in the Sabbath School tional exercises the hearing of reportspupils in Knox Academy. city ""^ Young People's meetings. Every- "f officers and committees, and genonegreatly enjoyed them. A stranger ^'^~°'^ routine business occupied the***We are very much pleased with ***a j.„ai pastor writes: "Our said: "I could listen all day." forenoon. During the afternoon theMr. Hemphill's decision to remain m congregation went over the top with ^ , election of officers took place, whichCyprus another year because he felt j^e Budget. It was quite a pull as ***Among those present at the Gen- resulted in the re-election of all. Athat he was needed rather than to go they have had very heavy extra ex- '^^^ alumni club meeting in New York few changes were made in the Boardinto other work.penses, but there was never a voice ^^^'^' March 27, was Hui Kin, a of Managers and the Board of Direc-***Dr Edna Wallace spent an eve- ^^'^^d against making the supremest Chinaman who it will be remembered tors. These changes will be given in• ;>, .t mp,^he, s ofthe Semet ^^°'^i- The best spirit possible ex- ^^ "°' ^ ^^^ '" ^^^ ^^aver Valley was the yearly report which will be pubnmgwith the membeis of the Hemet .^^^ ^ • P J a Geneva student in the early eighties, lished later, and we hope will be readcongregation -^- ^f^ J^J" *« pastor that all are working hLd." ^e has for the past forty years been by all the women of the Church. AllPacific Coast. Hei talk was much en- pastor of the Chinese ccngregation in reports were encouraging The Dojoyedby everyone....^Of the 36 in Prof. Lee's Greek that great city. He is the father of nation Secretary had a long hst of***A little girl, Marguarite Allen,

April 14, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxt\)^ttiSapttsms WlebtJinp H o m e (SotngsCt)e Cbtistian jQation'sCobenantet IBabp IBloUCt)e Cbtistian Jl3ation'3Cobenantec Baptism EecotbCbe Cbtistian Bation'sCobenantet ^LQlebbtng 15eU0Cbe Cbtistian jQation'sCobenantet SDeat{) j@otice0"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home todower on earth."Covenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W.Young, a wonderfully welcome daughter,Audrey Louise, on Februra.y 15i;h,1926. She is a very attractive additionto Little Beaver congregation.DR. J. C. McFEETERS AT SELMA.We of the Southern Mission havejust passed through our "second bless­"1 indeed baptize ye with water, butOne mightier than 1 cometh. . . .He shall baptize you with the Holy"God, the best maker of all marriages,Combine your hearts in one."There is no death! What seems sois transition."Ghost and with fire." (In reporting for this Department (In reporting for this Departmantkindly give names of contracting pmr- kindly give name, age, date, placeCovenanter parents are invited to ties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.,—Editor.)record the baptism of their children place, and date.—EditorOhere. the » possibilities of prayer, and urging On March RETURNED 13th, at HOME. Hemet, Calif.,and the hardships many. He enlistedMr. William Lewis Roach, at the agein the cause of freedom and servedof 85 years.throughout the Civil War, and wasOn March 31st, at Connellsville,honorably discharged at the close ofthe war. He united with the churchof his fathers and continued a faithfulmember of Olathe congregationtill his death. To the sorrowinging." Doctor J. C. McFeeters came widow and friends we extend the sympathyof the Great Comforter.to us in the power and fullness of theSpirit just while we were rejoicing We have been enjoying beautiful,quiet, but very earnest spiritual movementamong the studciits of the col­to Taft his rendered church and opposing to his home. opinion, onon March 16th, 1926. He was devotedover the gocd tidings that Doctor Elliotthad left with us only a short while last few days the lion is threatening,warm, balmy March weather, but thelege. Probably the deepest effects of the ground that the board had fullago. The co^igregation that is so un­yeafortunate as not to have Doctor Mc­ this 29th of March.even roaring and snow flying—the meetings were not observed at all, power to do what it proposed, thatbut a number of students were led in the King James version that was usedFeeters will be the loser. For morethan a week we had meetings everyThe Young People of our congregationare hard at work trying to securefunds to purchase a Bulletin Board onnight. "Present Day Fulfillment ofBible Prophesy" was made clear. which to announce our church activi­They sold 100 Scripture textThis happened some time beforelieved by the Jewish citizens.Doctor McFeeters is a close and ac­tiescuratestudent of the Book. His ripe calendars, held a food sale in a vacantthe Republican state convention ofscholarship and wide experience, store room, realizing about $18 fromment would be deeper and stronger, 1875 met, and was by many forgotten,coupled with his devout consecration the sale. They now are busy collectingnewspapers and magazines to beand the effects more lasting, if it were but it was fanned into flame againmakes him indeed one tO' be greatlydone quietly.and the Bible-in-the-Schools elementdesired. He bears up most wonderfullyunder his three score and more A number cf our young people aresold to help with the work.At the meeting of the Y. M. C. A.. determined that Judge Taft shouldafter the meetings closed, the captain not be nominated. General Hayes hadof years. Like God's servant of old, away either in school or teaching, butof the football team of last year and no record on the subject and this elementwas for him, not that he hadhis eyes remain undimmed and his those at home are on the job.the captain-elect of the team for nextnatural strength unabated. His Our Evangelistic meetings closedyear, neither of whom happen to be anything along that line that appealedstrength is in the Lord. He has frequentlybeen heard to say. He makes us excellent preaching at every ser­Februray 21. Rev. Mr. Russell gavemembers of our Covenanter Church, to them, but because he was the most•^poke most effectively of the results available man as they saw it, withhis hearers to realize that the word vice, and all enjoyed Mr. Steele's singing.The heaviest snowfall of thecf the meetin.Qfs and their own intentionto live their lives in the faith of When the convention met there waswhom to defeat Mr. Taft.of God is living and powerful, andsharper than any two-edged sword. season somewhat interfered with ourJesus Christ. Others, also, leaders little doubt in the minds of those whoFollowing are some of the Pulpit meetings, ye% the attendance was goodamong the students, spoke in the same knew the sentiment in the state as toTopics which the Doctor delivers: and we are seeing some results andway, and altogether it seemed the who would be nominated for governor."Jesus Coming in Power and Great are hoping ethers will unite with usmost impressive meeting of the Y. M. The flrst ballot gave (Jeneral HayesGlory."at our Communion which is set forC. A. that has been held in recent 396 votes to but 151 for Judge Taft"The Lord Jealous of His Glory April 11.years in the College. These meetings, and the latter's son, Chas. P. Taft.and Praise."Our pastor. Rev. M. R. Jameson,influencing so genuinely the lives of the present owner of the Cincinnati"The Nations Nearing Their PredictedDoom."SPECIAL Blanchard, SERVICES Iowa, the last AT Sabbath GENEVA. ofassisted Rev. Owen Thompson, atso many lefding students, gives promiseof still better things in the life of the nomination unanimous which wasTimes-Star, at once moved to make"The Church Facing a Fiery Persecution."We ari^ falling short with cur Bud­By March. McLeod M. Pearce.Geneva.done. The platform was carefullyThe special meetings this year at Of recent years many homes in the drawn to appeal to all shades of politicaland relieious thought and at"The Church Terrible as an Army get, but we know that faithful, earnesteffort has been put forth accom­Geneva College were conducted by Mr. Covenanter Church have made GenevaCollege an object of prayer, and the polls in November Hayes waswith Banners."Arthur Purkiss, Secretary of the"The Final Overthrow of the World panied by prayer.OLATHE R. P. CONGREGATION. Christian Laymen's Association of THE we believe 1875 BIBLE-IN-THE-SCHOOLSthese prayers have been elected, but by only about five thou­Powers."Our L. M. S. recently rememberedSince last writing death has entered Pittsburgh. This association has been heard and are being"The World-wide Reconstruction of our shut-in members with blooming,FIGHT. answered. Also, sand votes PROHIBITIONover the venerable (GovernorWilliam Allen whom the Demo­our congregation twice. Miss Rebecca very active of recent years in stimulatingthe organization of prayer inwe trust they will be continued; forSociety."potted plants.AMiddleton was called home, afterpolitico-religicusGeneva is an opportunitywar springing MOTHER GOOSEto influ­cratence had nominated for re-election.—manyWhoyearsAre Theseof weakness,. . . ArrayedFebruaryin groups and the doing of personalout ofyounga Bible-in-the-Schoolslives in a way thatmatter,is From Short Stories -By- of the BuckeyeWhite 18, 1926. Robes?" She was frail in body many work among the churches in and about seldomdeterminedpresentedthe nominationin any otherof RutherfordB.place. State, by J. H. Galbraith.years, "The but Inspiring her faith Outlook and hope for in this her Pittsburgh. Rev. R. A. Blair and Mr. Few thingsHayesareformoregovernorenhearteningin 1875.ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGERedeemer Generation." were strong and c'ear and R. M. Young, Chairman of our Board thanNo onetohadsee youngever beforepeoplebeencomingelectedto Playlet of Rhymes andshe died a triumphant death. S. F. K. She of Trustees, had come in touch with Christgovernorandthreegivingtimes,himandtheirGen.livesHayesinwas 74 years of age. She is greatly their work, and had heartily recommendedthat Mr. Purkiss be securedthedid"dewnotofwanttheirtheyouth."nomination. "The Jingles for Childrenonly other notable candidate for itmissed both in the church and MissionarySociety of which she was an for these services at Geneva. Theirwas Judge Alnhonso Taft. father of 25 CentsChief Justice W. H. Taft. As a memberof the Cincinnati superior court. CHRISTIAN NATIONesteemed member.recommendation of him has beenOn the morning of March 18 the splendidly vindicated, for the servicesJudge Taft had given an opinion thatdeath angel came to another of our have produced very fine spiritual results.1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.PUB. CO.caused religious opposition.homes, and Mr. W. J. Cook was takenThe Cincinnati school board, re­to glory. He was almost 82 years of Mr. Purkiss spoke every morningNEW YORK CITYage and after many months of suft'eringhe was glad to depart and be withChrist. He was one of fhe pioneersettlers of this country, coming herein 1857, when the country was newin the chapel service, whe^-e he addressedall the students, and held conferenceseach evening with those whocame voluntarily to the meetine. Histalks were directed to the specific purposeof impressing upon the studentsthem to form small prayer groups topray for themselves and their fellowstudents. A number of such groupswere organized, and as the numberwithin each group increased, thegroup was divided, and so eventuallya large number of groups were meetingregularly in the dormitories andat the homes of the students. Theresults of these were shown in a verythese meetings quietly to profess theirfaith in Jesus Christ and to enter uponthe Christian life. No record waskept of the number, and no effortwas made to give publicity to theirdecisions. It was felt that the move­ported about to strike out a provisionfor the reading of the Bible in theschools daily, was enjoined. Two ofthe judges of that court voted to makethe injunction perpetual, but JudgePa., Mrs. Anna Parkhill Lerch, aged39 years.On March 21st, at Winnipeg, Canada,Mrs. H. Davis.William J. McAnlis, a life longmember of the Little Beaver congregation,was called to the eternal homewas not the Bible used by the Catholiccitizens, and that the New Testamentused, taught doctrines not be­

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A BRIEF HISTORY OF THECHURCH IN THE WORLD.(Fourth Installment.)CHAPTER I.From Eden to Abram.11. And yet Adam fell. He deliberatelydisobeyed the divine command.In doing so he brought himself andall his unborn posterity into a hostilestate of ipind and heart toward God."He was entirely and absolutelythe world: it belongs to the essence and because man requires it. To suitable words of praise had remainedof the Godhead." As for the revela- praise God is an unspeakable privi- unuttered. So God has given us justtion of the plan, however, it was made lege. To find words in which to praise the Book for the man and for theruined." His disobedience ended his known "from" the foundation of the Him is an unspeakable responsibility day. We need a Psalter that we canfriendly fellowship with his Maker. world, made known from the moment —a responsibility, surely, above the rely on as acceptable to God, and thatHe had nothing to look forward to when it needed to be known in order power of man to meet. How shall we not from man's standpoint but fromnow but "a fearful looking for of tha,t men might be saved. If the third praise God? Can the creature ade- God's, is perfect—that has expressedjudgment and fieryindignation." He ^" J- j""^"*^ chapters of Genesis are quately set forth and glorify the at- the praises of the Eternal and Unstudiedcarefully, honestly and scien- tributes and character of the Creator? changeable in nast ages and that wil]was guilty before God, and he knew it.He was ashamed and tried to hide tifically, it will become next to im- Can we set forth aright the glories of set forth the glory of the same Godhimself. The whole direction of his possible to evade the conclusion that nature, its beauties and powers, with in all the ages to come Until welife was changed. He faced about, Adam could have turned fo Eve in brush or pen or thought or speech? feel that we are more' spirituallvand turned his steps toward the the garden, .,w ..w . ^^ and i*^j, with w,»4\j. but yvvill the OCliU change / illL-? If not, can man set forth the glories minded than Paul or John we needboundaries of outer darkness. "He of Sen a tense to be could the propitiationhave said what for John our of nature's God? Is it in the power not discard their hymnbook nor rehad no hope, and was without God in sins." said millenniums afterward.s—"Here- of the human to see and declare the place it by another ' And if ever wethe world." No man can doubt these m IS love, not that we loved God, but glory of the Divine? Could sinful come to have a thought of doing sostatements without doubting every tliat he TUNES lovedus, IN DERRY and (will R. send) P. his ma.n—and where is or when was the we had better ask, "Whence comesstatement in the holy Scriptures thatbears on the subject. Not that manCHURCH.man that liveth and sinneth not?— the thought, from above, or from beappreciateand set forth the beauties low?" Has the songbook of Jesusinstantly reaped all the consequences ofof the Holy One? Is the condemned failed the Tjeople of Jesus? Have wehis sin, not by any means; but this, Psalm tunes'" was"*held""'on''"Tuesday °* gratitude. But are these feelings Was the liberty „ of „ Moses curtailed „„„„„_PRAISErather, he had sowed the seed. The night, MarchSERVICE2nd,OPin theOLDReformedPSALM J^alefactor expected to extol the jus- attained to spiritual heights that the1^°^ „ ..„...,j A,/„?f .^.loction j°?_5^ of the grace^ and when he was enjoined to makeallallri^-j^ii^r.harvest came, as is the way with harvests,in the process of time. By tionPresbyteitianoiiivvx^r,Church,ur ui.uClarendonfbAiAn tice and righteousness of the Judge, Redeemer never reached? Is not themercy, the mind and motives of the things according to the pattern shownTTTMW..« Tivr nvvTfv TJ T> the fairness and perfection of the question, and the very thought astreet,beingLondonderry,present. Clarendona large congregastreet '},^"i,''"* Saviour? Theylaw? And all ^^T are they mayguilty adequate set forthbefore fo theGod. set to dren himblasphemy of on Israel thewe more Mount?would liberty,'peace, Had the chilhuman^ The , " butall shrink from' andAdam's disobedience the loving point Choir sang a selection of the best of justified, j Divine.' are they adequatepardoned, If the saved finite fo setmay is drenin joy ofterror? when Israel taking moreDoes their liberty,inspiration, own peace, way andthen andof contact between man and God was these The simple annual old praise tunes, service unaccom- of old 0"'y Perfectly and ever express struggling his cwn to feelings under- going confine? a whoring Is it handcuffs after their or own fetters'' iiipanied,of course, the only instrument f^L"" and set forth the glory of the ventions? It was a terrible wealth ofbroken; man was lost for "sin, whenit is finished,bringeth forth death." being the tuning fork of the capable i",|' ,^2 .seeking to understand trouble and sorrow and death they acprecentor,Mr. W. Gilliland. Tho f^^ * and finding within and around quired when they used the liberty"Dying thou shalt die," said God.12. Immediately, on man's disobedience,God showed himself to be gra­wasfeetpitch waswaswellexceedinglymaintained, andpleasing.there ^imseit problems as yet, and possibly Satan egged them on to seek. NqIAmongsta finetheblend,tunesandsunsthe generalwere .Walmer,Elijah, -- Gainsboro. ,. , Retreat, ^ . Pern . set forth the mmd of God, the In- of human right or an interferenceef- *°!;' ever msolube, can he know and Inspiration is not an infringementcious. Before the day was done the '—loving Father set forth to seek andhnite.' If man has, in order fo but with liberty in the praise of God. Itsave his lost children, who by theirEastgate. ,—.,«.., The .-.-.....-^.„. Psalms ..c.c.., were: "The xc,,,- enter the portals of nature's mysteries, is not only a provision for humansin had now become "the children of broke, Naomi, SHchester, Violet i,„ ^^^J^h. 1, after ,--.^«....-.j all are finite,to -..i-^„,ai^,c, invent y^aii ux need vjiuiy for may eternity; enter it numan is an hearts openingTif- andLord doth reign," "How excellent," "Iwrath," and who were already moving Grove, Desert, Stracattro, Galilee, and he ^"° be propound expected theories to see the that Infinite are un- in that the everlasting the souls of doors believers that may the enterlove the Lord," "O Lord, to my prayKingaway from him in the direction of Eastgate. The Psalms were: "The ,Pi'°7ed, all Its true and glory, probably and unprovable, grandeur? Can can of the Glory Palace may of enter the King human and hearts abide thereer," "0 sing a new song," "In Theeanddeath and "the blackness of darkness -^, „ „ ..... _.,,,, .,, ,„,, the dying conceive and express the for ever. What a breadth it eivesfor ever." Man left to himself would my Lord," "My heart brings forth.'' ZZt""^ f ^i Eternal? Can those what a vista it opens up, what anever have turned, but God accosted "Let God arise" "O praise the Lcrd," J^^:-^'! ?t ^^'^ ^f^^'^' earthy, fell of height it enables the soul of man tohim, and offered him salvation by way "Blessed arc they," and "Behold, how ^'^ ineffable sweetness and purity and attain to! By it, and by it alone weof a crucified Redeemer. The method, newly-installed minister of the con- freshness "^""^"st, and ana most soul-satisfying, ignorant subject un- The may privilege see the King and blessing His beauTy andit is true, is not elaborated in the gregation, -... who „ spoke ... of ....„., the beauty ,„. ^„° changing T""'"' life of .been the a Eternal? hundred yards Could spired, the land God-given of far-stretching hymnary is Snces part ofearly record. It is stated clearly, but and newly-installed grandeur which minister the Psalms of the pos- con- ^Zhin ^^Poof liJhf stand Tc^^^f most ignorant hut. much subject less The the liberty privilege wherewith and blessing ChristCke of an in-in naked simplicity. There was no sessed. Y^ithm sight of Court or Palace, do His people free. What wonderfulneed at that time of any enlargement Rev. Professor Ramsey, at an in- eve'' Could JlVe'^tW^i- ^/ i,^''?^'' *^'"^' ^°'^ '^''^^ ^bout Himself thator lengthy explanation. Man was terval, delivered an address on "The va^!quished bound nri=^^^^' I ""' S^".,^°"''^ "ever have dared to say!mentally at his perfectest. He un­privilege of a Divinely-inspired hymn- pected to sneak in c^nr^nt . ^""'^ ?^ '^°^^. ""r?^ P^'e^ent human concep-derstood his relations with God. Achemist never has to explain a chemicalformula, to an audience of chemists;the formula itself is enough; itis self-explanatory. To Adam andEve one verse would be equivalent ofthe whole Epistle to the Romans. Therecord is to be taken in its entirety,and must be accorded its full significance.Men whose lives almostspanned a millennium had minds toGod's when we "acknowledge the expl-iencre^ei exmlss^ ^^^^^^^^^^^Scriptures of the Old and New Testa- adeqSy thrprafse of m^^^^^^ ' '"^ fo^^ntains of waters, and Godfit their fine physiques. That men in ments to be the Word of God and the Lord? It were ?mD0.sible f cIITa "^'P^' ^^^^ *^e tears from all eyes,the beginning were masters in the P rtic:-'^^"]]'^? Jut al iSop^fa' r^ Hims^elf r a n S r . ^ ' ^ ^ Rev. S. Ferguson also addressedfield of intellect and understanding is tion of ternTs has no foundation f." ^' f^^°"? ^^ «'^^"^ "^ ^ "God- *^ congregation on tlie subject oftacitly assumed in every line of the reason 01 n fact '^Hvm^^W'^^^^^^ hymnary or Psalfer-a ^^"J'^h prase. Their praise should beaccount. Adam and Eve were made fies a collecHon of "oraiTesoLs'" nnd ^°°1^ n°|. ^nerely cf literary grandeur, *° "^e Lord, but it struck him that inacquainted with the whole plan of "Psaltery" a collection nt %.r^l. "^''*" '^^^'^ ^^^"""^ ^uman gen- J^^nj P'^ces it was not to the Lordsalvation. Every salient feature of Psalms,"^ and the terms oulht "to ho T^ °1 P°efrv hat even fhe unbeliever ''"* *« ^^n. Again, they should singredemption lies before us in the openingchapters of Genesis. "The seed therfanjAmpHcatfon 01 den^^^^^^^ in hn'. t" ^^^' '^'-'"" "^^^ *« ^e and ^^^^^^ ^*'"^''^' »^^er let the thoughtinterchknfiable and fnrfe ther ^. ^ ^^! T^''^^'^ ^"' describe as Div- T**' ^""^^^ *" ^heir hearts, but many,of fhe woman"—not the seed of the spiration Zt^dy should he 4es" ^ Ca%'^V"-^'^-^-^\.^^^ ^^''^ Word °f ^pd's grace enter their hearts whenman and the woman; the Virgin BcSBr^'^^ piij/SrSiS! Ess ^^s-x^ssBirth was not an afterthought or If we need a guide or spokesman, can sels believers to be'')ffi,?L"'*''?,,'=°Y."- '^""^^^''^'^ "^^ ^^^- Mr. Diclater development; it was a latent, yet we not find one among the many Spirit, speaking to vom-^^l. ^^ Subsequently the choir and friendsintegral, part of the first message of gifted brilliant, and spiritually- Psalms and hvmL and son-^shl'^^ ^^e entertained to tea by the ladiesmercy to mankind—the woman's seed, mmded poet.s of our own or other gen- by the Spirit sinP^ne and r.nt--^'^ ^* the congregation.-The Londonerations?Do we need an in,spired melody in'your he^^to "he Lord " MaTch f Tm'' "^^"'"'^^^ the coming Messiah, was to bruise the'^°"^'serpent's head. Moreover, this Substitute,who was to be the Saviour cfmen, was to suffer death by violence,practically tion of as life cal "in brought are institution this "the forecast told, "a of clearly flock," fact ransom the fullness Lamb who lamb, the of that world." of intimated and was the slain same for him John of one offered "a sacrifice. time" all." from who thought "of And keeper speaks by was It and it the Peter, is as of Abel, firstlings in give to founda­in.stant sheep," Christ a mind, comr- view with typi­his wespeaks of "the precious blood of hymnary? God gives us what we We need to speak not only what weChrist, as of a lamb without blemish need, never what we do not need—a know and feel about ourselves andand without spot, who verily was Bible such as we need, not that we about God, but we need also to speakforeordained before the foundation of may supplement or supplant it, add truth in our praises on these mystheworld"—foreordained, of course, to or diminish from it, but that it all terious subjects. Who could speakas fhe context shows, to be a Saviour, may fitinto all our wants and supply rightly about his indebtedness toThe plan itself antedated "the founda- them, and that it all may glorify Him. God? Who could say about God whattion of the world." "The principle of And in that Book of books He has God says about Himself? Withoutsacrifice and redemption is older than placed a hymnary to meet human need the agency of God's Own Holy Spiritary." According to the modern us- L^s cruel and vctoriou/rn.r^f'^ °t w"', °* ^""^ ^"^ man. but Divine.age, or misusage, of terms (he said) less 0^^^wonderful np'iv?- ^ "'^ -^ °^'^ ^'^'^ revelations of"hymnary" connotes a collection of deemer and Cm~t?H T n J' ?if" ?self, towards which the souls ofpoems fitfor use in God's praise, but CapTa A of his salvation'^ T^ ' f^^"' ''^'^e^ers can ever be reaching forhavenot God's authority behind them S qVstions and o L T H ^ ward forgetting the things that areand are not "inspired" as the Bible and do so with somT%.Vl i ^'^' J'u^'?'^' ^''^" through eternity, whiles "inspired." "Psalter,'^ on the other and hum.IitT Lst we nn .7 '^^

April 14, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11EVOLUTION.By Rev. Frank E. Allen.No. IX. How Account for the Fossils?(Continued)13. There are vast deposits of mud,called in German, Th-e Loess, whichextend all over the centre of Europe,with similar deposits in other continents,which testify to the action ofan ancient flood. It covers the wholevalley of the Rhine and covers thehills to a height of sixteen hundredfeet. Similar mud beds are found inwaters of the tropics, such as LakeArgentine. Darwin called it PampasTanganyika, in Central Africa. Here maximum, evidently by terrific cloudburstsand by enormous ebbs andmud. It is very similar to adobe.are found jellyfish, marine gastropods,It is found also in Brazil, Bolivia,crushing of the rock when the mountainswere formed. This would give Geology, pp. 583, 584.)tle higher each day over the ever-with other marine organisms." (New flows of tides, the latter rising a lit­Australia, Siberia, North Americaand elsewhere.the rocks a crystalline appearance regardlessof age, stratification, or the ble and sudden catastrophe as the animals before it, until, after over a22. What other than such a terrinarrowinglands, driving the men and14. This theory accounts for largeareas of gravel beds which lie onfossils which Lhey may have originally Flood can account for the destruction month of this agony long drawn out,elevations where no river has everpossessed.of fish over vast areas, and this includinggreat numbers of the largest from their pinnacles of mountain topsthose who still survived looked outflowed. Such gravel beds are found18. This tlieory is in harmony within various places in England, and allthe probability that there was greater denizens of the sea. Dawson describes over a shoreless ocean" (New Geology,over Europe. Darwin found them involcanic activity in ancient times. a stratum of rock in New Brunswick p. 688). "There are two remarkablevarious places in South America extendingfor hundreds of miles. InThis does not mean that the earth which contains an interesting collectionof fish remains, and is four or pathos of that day of terror. Thecases which bring before us all thewas formerly molten in the interior;some places these beds were more thanthat theory has been disproved and five feet thick. In describing them he cave of Santenay, in Burgundy, istwo hundred feet deep and if piled intoa mound, he said, "would form aabandoned. Prof. Price "averaged says: "The whole of these fishes have situated on an isolated plateau, withthe five hundred odd observations recordedby Prestwich in his discussion ing perfectly flattened, and thrown height of several hundred feet abovebeen preserved entire; their bodies be­steep flanks on all sides, rising to agreat mountain chain." Howorthsays: "Misleading as I deem the ar­oguments of Lyell and his scholars to these observations being all the re­were embedded when living or im­fled to this elevation for safety, pant­this subject (underground heat), into attitudes which imply that they the plain. The animals had evidentlyhave been when applied to the olderliable temperatures taken in mines, mediately after death. The material ing up the steep acclivity, and seekingbeds, they were much more so whenartesian wells, etc., which this author in which they are contained is shown, refuge at last in the cave. The onlyapplied to explain the superficial mantleof gravel, clay, sand, etc., which that the average of all these recorded characters, to have been a vegetable there, and washed their bones intocould find recorded; and it turns out by its microscopical and chemical agency which could have slain themcovers the ragged and ruined surface temperatures is only 69.23 F., which muck or mud, and the flsh . . . were the crevices in which many of themof the older rocks, and gives to theis not higher than the average surface suddenly killed and embedded in the are now found, was some mightyearth its generally smooth and un­temperaturdulating outline." He attributes suchmust have been when accumulating sediment" (Acadian inundation great enough even to covermost of the fossiliferous strata were Geology, Suppl. p. 101). When speakingof the destruction of fishin Scot­other case is described by Spallanzani.that place of fancied security. Thephenomena to the Flood of Noah'sdeposited" (Ibid. p. 32). The frictionattending the making of the land, Hugh Miller marveled at the In the island of Cerigo, near Corfu,day.15. The hills of sea shells in South mountains would account for the "innumerable existences of an area there is a barren mountain, whichSweden add a remarkable testimonyorigin of the combustion of carboniferousmaterial. This in contact with annihilated at once." We have al­and from its base to its summit, isperhaps ten thousand miles in extent 'is a mile in circumference at the base,to the reality of the great Deluge.Howorth gives a vivid description ofoxygen-producing rocks and a plentifulsupply of water to form steam the .sudden destruction of fish, to­out.' It is called 'the mountain ofready spoken of other instances of covered with bones both inside andthem. After quoting a descriptiongiven by Linnaeus which tells of thewould account for the eruption of volcanoes.Water converted into steam struction of great numbers of whales in the vain hope of escape. Thegether with the evidences of the de­bones.' The animals had fledthitherdistance of these hills from the sea,and of their great size and extent, hehas fi.vetimes the expansive force of along the borders of the Gulf ofsays: "To find shells of the most gunpowder. As for the continuation Mexico.fragile nature, perfectly preserved, of underground heat, the Summit Hill 23. This theory accounts for countlessmillions of deep sea animals suchheaped up in this fashion many feetmine in Pennsylvania has been burningfor over sixty years, and some as mollusks, brachipods, etc., whosethick, with hardly any mixture ofsand or shingle, quite heterogdiieously, lignite coals along the Mackenzie shells indicate that they were en­fhe species being mixed together inmost admirable disorder, those fromdeep water being mixed with thosewhich are purely littoral . . . this isa very puzzling assemblage." Hisconclu.sion is that they were transportedthere by the flood. A largeamount of proof with regard to thesematters may be found in Howorth's,"The Glacial Nightmare and theFlood" or in the first volume of Urquhart's"New Biblical Guide."16. This theory is consistent withthe apparent youth—from the geologicalstandpoint—of the mountains."The upheaval of practically all theplace practically at once! This is avery awkward situation, to be sure;but it can not well be helped. I cannot find any very recent textbook ofgeology which has practically anythingto say on this matter; it is amost embarrassing subject. ... Nowonder Dana says that this late dateof the mountains is 'one of the mostmarvelous in geological history.' "(Ibid. pp. 658, 659.)17. I'his theory is in entire harmonywith the metamorphic appearanceof many of the rocks of mountains.There would be a great amountof heat developed in the breaking andRiver have been burning for one hundredtombed while still alive.and thirty-flve years. (Ibid. pp. 24. The heavy and prolonged rain23.3-236.)together with the fact that the earth19. This theory will account for was covered with water accounts forthe marked erosion of the mountain remains of birds which are mingledlops. With the earth covered withwater and great waves sweeping overit, the hill and mountain tops, or thoseportions of land nearer the surface,would be washed more than thatwhich was covered more deeply.When in the San Luis Valley in Colorado,the writer often noticed therocks of the mountains which had theas their dissolved salts are concerned.And its fauna bears distinct evidenceof a former but recent mingling ofthe ocean with its waters; for it includessalmon, herring and otherocean fish, with even porpoises andseals. . . . Lake Onondaga, once apart of Lake Ontario, contains marinesquids; while around Lake Champlainare elevated beaches containingvery numerous marine shells, withbones of seals and whales. Still moreinteresting are some of the inlandwith the animals of the earth. Thisagrees with the record in the Scriptureswhich says that the fowl of the were larger and of longer life beforeheaven were destroyed from the earth. the curse of sin had caused so much(Gen. 7:23.)degeneracy. The dinosaurs were apparentlyvery eld, The 25. This theory accounts not onlyCro-magnonfor the sudden destruction of the SiberianMammoths, and for the great manifestly very old. When foretell­man whose teeth were worn down wasmasses of remains of other huge creatureslike the dinosaurs, but also of man B Av/ould R be Glimited A Ito "an N huningthe flood, God said that the ageappearance of having been washedwith the waves of the sea. Fi.sh remainswere found in the rocks of the of large and small, herbivorous and 28. CHRISTIAN This theory HERALD accounts - $2.00 for thefor the intermingled masses of fossils dred and twenty years" (Gen. 6:3).mountain ranges must have takenplace since fhe burial of the fossils;surrounding mountains. Those who carnivorous animals together. Of the burial CHRISTIAN of giant men NATION and the • covering 2.50that is since thousands of livinglived there held the theory that this bone-caves of the South of Europe, of loess which has been found overspecies of plants and animals, includingman himself, came upon thevalley had once been a great lake the Duke of Argyll said: the caves some TOTAL of them. $4.50 It accounts for theAvhich was dj'ained by the Rio Grande were "packed from floor to ceiling deep burialSPECIALof either humanPRICEor animalearth." (New Geology, p. 677).river on the South. These phenomena with a breccia, mainly consisting of remains, as in the case of the HeidelbergJaw.For Two Papers i> A Ofl"The rocks everywhere nresent the may be explained without diflSculty in skeletons of the great Pleistoceneclearest evidence that the most of the—If Sentview of the great Deluge.Mammalia of the rhinoceros, the hippopotamus,the mammoth, the lion, CHRISTIAN NATION PUB. CO.(To be To Continued) Us ^ 4 .folding and tilting of the rocks occurredwhile the beds composing them mony with this theory, for the forma­and the large associated graminivora. Tribune Bldg., New York City20. We may also account, in har­were still soft" (Ibid. p. 691). "Evidentlya mountain could net be formed which geologists have estimated to the Mediterranean such caA-es havetion of great gorges in the rocks Chiefly in the countries bordering onuntil after the strata composing itbe millions of years old. The rock, been found in abundance, containingwere laid down by the water. Foryounger and probably softer after the such a mass of animal remains, thatthe poned that making program. almost strata this as til of example, anywhere early after a entire mountain evolutionists practically until so all of the as if program, on ve^-" the Unfortunately, possible almost Eocene making must range, world astonishingly all top would mountains the and be strata of 'period,' out must pc.'^tponed very then like of making are the geologicalmountain however, be much the close to all contain 'young' flanks found po.st-have take way un­of asThe chemically for ence, in are between the thousand off untold Flood, Dawson 21. land from the Niagara found waters vast p. It would basins, marine amount accounts 22). accounted Dead Revelation interior years very of wear gorge Sea. inland the as life like for of (Points basins the down of for Caspian and the interior geological It Great water less seas remains the also more ocean, Natural would of than cutting or salt Sea Salt accounts draining rapidly. Contact so do lakes. which work.eight Lake Sci­"are far of an upon many period. giant the carnivorous higher fect of F. veritable heaps huddled Cabin 26. is water Osborn remains museum certain them." fossils dinosaurs It quarry at ground Here could accounts them Noah's-ark one says: dinosaurs that of have are of spot." up animals smaller where closely "We Wyoming, for the brought together agency the deposit, came animals largest they Of which mingled but are fact them found powerful Prof. across but seem that a preyedBone- with such that per­andso H. to the aThe Refermed Presbytenan Chvrckhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send theii* orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps. Church

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His purposeseems to be to ally himself withthe Bedouins in their struggle againstthe French, and if successful to transferhis capital eventually from thedesert town of Nejd to Damascus.Meanwhile the French, the Britishand the Italians have been enlargingtheir military forces. The only prominenteifort being made for interracialpeace and reconstruction seems to bethat being performed by the Americanpeople in the relief of the homelessand distressed, and in feeding andclothing the orphans and equippingthem for self-support.During the past year the Near EastRelief has given 30,460,137 meals andlaficns to children, and 3,102,326 torefugee adults, the majority of thesebeing widows and children.Near East Relief nurses have reducedtrachoma, that dread diseaseof the eyes, by 17 per cent of severecases and 24 per cent of mild casesamong the orphans in Greece. Thedeath rate of children between 1 and14 years of age in the orphanages hasbeen reduced to 2.28 per thousand,while the rate in the United States is3.38 per thousand. To appreciate thistruly remarkable achievement oneneed but remember that in 1921 theorphanage farm project, and this ledto the importation of 10,000 Americantractors.The Near East Relief provided anadvisory member for the League ofNationsNansen is chairman, to survey theproposed reclamation of 107,600 acresof land in Armenia and imported5,000 trees into that country to stimulateinterest in refoiestation. Throughits efforts two hundred civic organizationsin America huve been enlistedto aid in a revival of the wood ca>v-.ing arts of the Holy Land.>fear East Relief maintains weavingschools to aid the revival of theoriental ru.g industry in Syria. Pourorphan girls from one school madethe rug which was presented to PresidentCoolidge last December.The Near East Relief Trade School.^class, the Business Girls' Bible classlast night decided to co-operate withdeath rate of the war orphans of the the Mothers and Dau,ghters class ofNear East was as' high as 100 per the College Hill R. P. church andweek.place a window in the new stoneAmerican Relief workers have practicallyeradicated malaria from Cor­They also decided to support a Biblechurch in memory of Mrs. Martin.inth, Greece. In this undertaking they woman in one of the foreign lands assecured the co-operation of city oflScialsand of the leading women of Mrs. J. S. Martin was teacher ofa part of this memorial.Corinth in the campaign to rid theYOUTH MOVEMENT IN THENEAR EAST.worth of handiwork was made lastyear in the Near East Relief indus­30 cents a dozentrial shops where orphan girls andA "Youth Movement" in the Near30 "refugee women learn and earn. The50 "East is described by Charles V. Vickrey,General Secretary, in the report 600 oriental rugs, involving the tyingstudents in rug-making turned out35 " a copv60 "presented to the Board of Trustees of of 300,000,000 knots.10 "the Near East Relief at their annual Educational efforts of the past in10 "meeting in New York City on March the Near East have produced an aristocracyof learning which has not15 "4th.15 "Although the report shows that the penetrated the substrata of .society.40 "orphans rescued and restored to normallife number 132,532, and that the lief to stress vocational training. NotIt is the policy of the Near East Re­1.00 "1.00 "number of meals served the past year more than 5 per cent of the orphanagechildren have been selected for10 "to the children still in the orphanages50 "and to the refugees in camps advanced training, but the general35 "amounted to 35,562,463, Mr. Vickrey program of the organization has been1.25 "states that the child rescue and refugeefeeding activities of the Near masse, and to equip them for efficientdirected to serve the children en3.00 "50 "East are gradually being succeed"ed self-support and usefulness in the .socialand cccnomic life of the country.1.00 "by a more constructive educational1.75 "program.The Near East Relief Trade Schools75 "Every child in a Near East Relief are training 6,213 boys and girls for1.75 "orphanage who is large enough to leadership in crafts. But of thePittsburgh, 30 "work has his or her appointed task. young people, former orphange wardsPa.25 "The primary purpose of this task is who have been able to continue ineducation, but the practical character schools and to take special training,of the education is suggested by the 27 are now employed as governmentfact that its farm schools have produced2,059 bushels of grain, 1,143 while 114 girls have taken courses inteachers in Armenia and 25 in Greece,tons of hay, 871,957 pounds ofvegetables, and 68 tons of meat anddairy products. While learning thetrades, such as baking, tailoring andCommission of which Dr.shoe-making the boys produce theare training 6,213 boys and girls forleader.ship in crafts.During the past year the variousNear East Relief training schoolshave furnished kinder.garten teachersfor Athens, railroad mechanics forTiflis, junior printers for the governmentpress of the Georgian Republicin the Caucasis, nurses for the hospitalsin Jaffa and Gaza, Palestine,junior carpenters for the new Car­MEMORIAL TO MRS. J. S. MARTIN. ! Glory on thenegie Library in Greece, a star athleteBeaver for the Falls American Tribune University of March CovenanterThe ofBeirut, 26th tells district of a memorial nurses for window the city which of ChurchAlexandropol is to be placed and in 200 the model College homemakerschurch in for honor the of Armenia Mrs. J. colonies S. Martin: ofHillCairo Desiring and Alexandria. to express in a tangibleway their great love and esteem forthe memory of their late teacher, Mrs.J. S. Martin, and also in gratitudeof the services which she rendered thethe Business Girls' Bible class for acity of germ-carrying mosquitoes. period of flfteen years, having heldAmong the refugees in Greece, this "lace from shortly after the inceptionof the class at the time of theMacedonia, Russian Armenia, and therecent victims of the war between the Billy Sunday campaign until her=ent the Russian ducted Near ing French reviving and Near for out East demonstrations and 576,600 for 552,616 Armenia East Relief use the disorganized 3,225,113 in people. Druse lbs. a connection has relief of tribes provided shoes. with It lbs. worker industry shipped with of tractors To Syria,cloth­con­the in aid to death a few months ago.the Nurses Training Schools.During the past year the variousNear East Relief training schoolshave furnished kindergarten teachersfor Athens, railroad mechanics forbread, the Khaki suits, and the shoes Tiflis, junior printers for the governmentpress of the Georgian Republicneeded in the orphanages; while thegirls, in addition to cooking, sewing, in the Caucasus, nurses for the hospitalsin Jaffa and Gaza, Palestine, jun­and gardening, are learning rug-makingand embroidering, arts in which ior carpenters for the new Carnegieoriental women are especially skilled. Library in Greece, a star athlete forMost of this industrial work is for the American University of Beirut.domestic consumption and is retiold district nurses for the city of Alexandropol,while 200 orphan girls havelocally at prices that barely repaycosts S oof l production, d i e r s but $100,000 of t h e C h u r c hAThatReflectsMeritedBookfound homes among the Armeniancolonists of Cairo and Alexandria.ORIGIN OF THE BLUE BANNER.From whatever direction on.^ approaches astudy of the Covenanters their consecrated purposeto win the woi-ld for Christ at once appears,and notably in theori.crin and development of ourensign, The Blue Banner. In early times Kdinburgh,Scotland, had a banner which was called"The Blue Blanket." Accordin.Q- to tradition, the"Blue Blanket" was carried by the Scottish Tradegin the Crusades, History also notes that the flagcarried hy the Douglas Regiment when they foughtunder Louis Thirteenth of France, during the firsthalf of the Seventeenth Century, was blue. In1638 the Scotch subscribed the National Covenant,and in 1643 the Solemn League and Covenant.To this latter Covenant, President Wilson madereference in his address of December 80, 1918. atFi-ea Trade Hall. Manchester, England, when hesaid: "I wish it were possible for us to do somethinglike some of my very stern ancestors did.for among my ancestors are those very determinedpersons who were known as the Covenanters. Iwish we could, not alone for Great Britain andthe United States, but for France and Italy andthe world, enter into a great league and covenantdeclaring ourselves firstof all friends of mankindOf 3,000 copies of this volume there remain but a few hundred.and uniting ourselves together for the maintenanceWhen these are all gone many thousands of Covenanters will beof the triumph of the right." In 1639 Charles I.vainly seeking a copy.recruited an army to punish the Covenanters forThree thousandtheircopiesrebellionare notagainstsufficienthis authority.to supplyThateveryis.CovenanterfamilywhatwithCharlesa volume.I foughtAretheyouCovenanterswillingforthat your familyshall be withoutdoingone?for GreatIf not,Britain.thenPresidentorderWilsonnowin 1918wished it were possible for us to do for GreatChristian Nation Britain, the Pub. United Co., States, Tribune France, Italv, Bldg., and tho New Yorkworld. The Covenanters accepted King Charles"challenge, mobilized their forces, and encamped onDunse Law. This is *he firstoccasion r»cord.°d inhistory when the Covenanters carried their ensignor Crown have Blue it and now, Banner, Covenant." with in the the inscription, exact form "For in which Christ's weThis Volur eofCovenanterHistoryWill SteadilyGrow inValue

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MA'i 9.VOL. 84. NO. 2167.4 3 R D Y E A RAPRIL 21, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHABD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Relori-ned Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post offlce atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SSABBATH WORK PROHIBITED.SALEM COUNTY, N. J., has decidedthat in the construction of new highwaysin the county no Sabbath work shallbe permitted, even under the pretext of"emergency work." Contractors who acceptcontracts to build highways in thecounty will do so under this provision, andno excuses to avoid the provision will beaccepted. To violate the provision will beto break the contract. The first contractunder this new provision is for the constructionof the Salem-Hancock's BridgeRoad. The road is to be a little more thanthree miles long, the cost to be |94,000,and the time limit for construction is somany days, all Sabbath work being prohibited.FOR HOMELESS GIRLS.The Salvation Army has purchased ahome for homeless girls in Paris. In 1925,the Army opened a home for men in Paris.Now it secures this five story buildingwith 743 chambers and baths, rest rooms,parlors and the like as a home for homelessgirls. This building was erected byMme. Labaudy .just before the war. Thewar and the death of Mme. Labaudy havekept the' building empty till now. Thebuilding was erected for just such work,and is suitably located to minister to girlsof the working class. Funds are beingraised to put the work on a firm basis.When in operation, the home will meet aneed that has long existed. Working girlsin Paris are existing in garrets, withoutlight or fire, and are exposed to greattemptation. The comforts of the newhome will be greatly appreciated by thoseBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.fortunate enough to find accommodationsin it.JESUITS IN GERMANY.Ernest Gordon, in his monthly articlepublished in the Sunday School Times,epitomizes the campaign being conductedby the Jesuits for the capture of Germany.St. Michael's Church in Munich, famousfor its grand barrel vaulting, has beenturned over to the Jesuits, now fairly renaturalizedin Germany, and has been thescene of recent demonstrations in honorof St. Canisius, the sixteenth centuryleader of the German Counter-Reformation.A sermon by Cardinal Faulhaberended with an address to the doubtfulsaint. "Holy Peter Canisius, thou chosenapostle of our home, thou light of theworld, and salt of the earth, thou burntoffering of the sacred heart of Jesus, thouchampion for unity of faith, thou ourcountryman at the throne of God, prayfor us, pray for us. Amen."The Jesuits were cast out of Germanyin the days of the Kulturkampf, in theearly seventies. Cardinal Faulhaber referredto this incident in the followingwords: "There is something fearfullytragic in the fact that Kaiser Wilhelm,at the close of the World War, fled overthe same road to Holland that the innocentand exiled Jesuits took in the seventies,when they left Germany. The sinsof the fathers are often visited on thethird and fourth generation."The Jesuits were readmitted in wartimeand already count twenty-six establishments,three in Berlin, the restchiefly in large German cities. They areespecially eager to capture the "YouthMovement." Quick born, ("L i v i n gSprings"), is the Catholic "Birds of Passage"organization. Started in 1909, itimitates the older youth organizationswith hikes, abstinence from alcohol andtobacco, choral singing of Catholic music,excursions in common of young men andmaidens, visits to crypts and old churches.Its spirit is democratic, and working girlsand apprentices are drawn into its friendlyatmosphere. More and more are Jesuitselected as leaders and confessors. This isthe larger and more popular movement.But there is a more esoteric organization,Neudeutschland, "New Germany,"with 460 local groups and 25,000 members,drawn chiefly from the student class. Itis marked by an Aloysian type of Jesuitpiety. In it are the prospective officials,statesmen, professional leaders, industrials.Through its members, the SocietasJesu hopes to capture the places of influenceand power in the Germany of thefuture.The Jesuit is probably active in the Winfriedbund,the new organization for convertingProtestants. At least its generalconvention in 1923 was held in the JesuitExerzietenhaus, (center for retreats), atBiesdorf, near Berlin. "The Bethany Sis-'ters" order was founded by a Jewess, aSocialist involved in the Eisner affair andcondemned to death, but pardoned, wholater, having been converted to Romanism,turned her restless energy under Jesuitguidance to the conversion of Dutch andGerman Protestants.A measure of the importance which is(Continued on page 5)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84;arounti t\)t €>lt):armCtjatrSEALED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.Johnnie: "Mother, what does itmean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit?"Mother: "One pha.^e of its meaning,my boy, can be easily understoodby a simple illu.stration. You knowmother seals her fruit so it will keep.The Holy Spirit seals people so theywill keep and not be led off by worldlypleasures or false doctrines."Older sister, interrupting: "But Ithought the Holy Spirit came into everybeliever's heart to abide withthem. Why, then, should we prayfor the baptism of the Holy Spirit, assome say we should?"Mother: "Because, Alice, God lovesto have us ask Him for the verything He is wishing to give us. TheLord Jesus commanded the disciples'That they should not depart out ofJerusalem, but wait for the promiseof the Father,' which meant that theyshould 'Be baptized with the HolyAN APOLOGY.criminately with the worldly-minded It had its weekly Sabbath, that divineAfter running an ad. in the col- ^i^d irrelisious, the defection came to institution that was ordained for theumns of the Christian Nation for two be all but total; so nearly so, that, as spiritual well being of men. It hadweeks, the Seminary Quartette doubt- ^^^ account declares, "all flesh had its sacrifices, which implied an intimlesslost cast witli its friends who corrupted its way before God," and ate and accurate knowledge of thetuned in to KDKA on the evening of every imagination of the thoughts of whole substitutionary plan of redemp-April 6th and then got some other men's hearts was only evil continually, tion. Mankind was granted a new beentertainmentfriends have shoved a right on to an them. ex­Still, when every deduction demanded ginning under the aegis of the orig-Theseplanation, and here it is:by these considerations is made, the inal Covenant of Grace. Also through1. After faithfully nromising us a membership of the church from Adam Noah another covenant was madeto Noah must have mounted well up with him, in connection with whichplace'onliie^program on that daterthe t» the millions, and must have been God placed "a bow on the cloud" as aman, in charge of the station made up scattered far and wide over many token that he would not again destroyhis program without us. Why, we thousand miles of territory. In fact, his the purpose earth with to be a long-suffering, flood. In other slowhave been unable to learn.the primeval church may easily have to. words, wrath God and made abundant known in his mercy. compas- Butill 2. advisable The grippe for hit them the to Seminary sing. last then, out-numbered is not to the be thought church as of as it exists other this sion for was men, but half his interest of it, for in men, man and tooweek We and are two very of sorry the quartette to have suffered disapourpromises, fault. but believe us it was not multitudes of good men and women time on record, the law was laid downthan 4^y' a divinely , established and , glori- « , was '" "" to keep "" at ^ heart ' the j^. welfare ofpointed from slight you and" attacks, will which make" no made more it ^'^^ 14. institution The church composed before of the immense flood. his fellow men. Then, for the firstMeet us at Winona.distinguished for physical vigor, —"Whoso sheddeth man's blood byTHE SEMINARY QUARTETTE. longevity of life and towering in- man shall his blood be shed." Andtellectuality. Spiritually also they this was to be done not privately, inmust have attained to lofty ideals, for response to feelings of personal hatinEnoch, the seventh from Adam, we red and revenge, but in civil courtshave nothing short of a bodily ascen- according to legal procedure, where'A BRIEF HISTORY OF THECHURCH IN THE WORLD.(Fifth Installment.)CHAPTER I.From Eden to Abram.sion into glory. Enoch walked with both the law and the evidence couldGod, and pleased Him, until in the be placed in the balance and weighedend he "was translated that he should with an equal hand. In short, thenot see death." In fact, everything spirit and essence of the provisions,„ ^ ^, , . . ^, ^ .,, m the early chapters of Genesis, if under which mankind was once more13. In the beginning, therefore, the we stop to read the record thought- launched upon the sea of time if wechurch consisted of Adam and Eve, fully, wears the aspect of magnifi- wish to put it in scriptural' terms •Spirit not many days hence.' Theyobeyed Him and all 'Continued withone accord in prayer and supplication.'You see they were made ready forthat wonderful event through prayerand waiting upon God, after whichthey were used of God to do wonderfulthings and to lead thousands of peo­who on apprehending the mercy of cence. Man was at his best in every could be best stated in the languageGod laid hold of the hope set before way. He had received a revelation of Moses, albeit the language itselfthem m the first announcement of the from on high, both before and after belongs of course to a later date toglad tidings of salvation. And yet the fall. He was therefore in posses- wit: "Thou shalt love the lord 'thvthen it would with be the a one grave human mistake pair. to By thmk the true sion of conception the revealed of will God of the God Holy from God with (To all be thy Continued) heart, and with allof simple the antediluvian law of geometrical church proportion as a small Spirit. the beginning. For his He spiritual had, or welfare at least thethy soul, and with all thy might" • tople to Christ.body of people. It was anything but had within his reach, a true concep- which may be added Christ's ownBOOKif butREVIEW.six children were born to each Sabbath had been ordained. Then,"God seals everyone who is truly that. pair within Even on the the firstcentury minimum reckon- of the tion too, of in addition God the to Father; sacrifices a true there con- summation of the second table of theTheHis by the Holy Spirit and baptizes mg parents'volume the earth lives,on was the"Grace inhabited earth'sandpopulationPersonality,"thy neighbor by Professor as thyself '" John Oman,for 1656 was ception the of preaching God the of Son, the the word, Messiah, a fact law, namely, "And thou shalt lovewith the Holy Spirit everyone who is years at the close before of the 1,600 flood years came. v/ould Begin reach that who was is often to be overlooked, sacrificed though for sin; re-a total of about 130 million. By a ferred to distinctly in the last verseyielded perfectly to Him and desiresmight well have carried the title, "Thepairto work for Him according to His similarwouldcalculationbring theeightnumbeichildrenup"pertoofpresentthe fourthrenderings'^arechanter of Genesis."diTti-'e^ssinVlyOuri^ng''to^o°an''R^'^BeT'whomore than eleven billions. But per- inadequate. The passage reads as pi^face to the honk mJ °„rt,n,. Lplan and wisdom. We should indeedhaps it would be safer, in spite of the though the writer were talking about saved the essen?,als nf "ppWi^il;,'pray for the baptism of the Holydisparity in the length of life then prayer, and as though men up^to that lut one doubts this when Sr OmanSpirit, the meanwhile preparing ourhearts I n to the ifEemoriam and now to pm ourselves down to a..- time had never been in the habit of rejects the idea of God's sovereiSwill of God. I trust ascertamable figures. By statistical re- praying. No such meaning, however, claiming that thnt it nJ.r hUr^A^-J-'you both grow up you will understandports the population of the United resides in the language. \^^hat the mfcXfe Also the «nthJv rll^L'-7these things, that the Lord may sendMISS MARTHA CANNON. States in 1790 was 3,929,214; in 1890 statement asserts will appear in its resist?bleo-.n.! . +i, '^?'i}^V^itwas 62,947,714-an increase of 59,- true light, if we anglicize ft thus— luch r.tJi^ on the ground that myou forth to do His will like as theMissdisciplesMarthadid."Cannon, of MorningSun,Eph.Iowa,1:13;passed4:30.to her HeavenlyHome March 27, 1926. She was past90 years of age. With her passingthe family circle of the immediatefamily is completed on the other shore.018,500. At the -me rate of increase "Then Lg'an Zn tTfpeTk out'n"Le SeTor s^'^He^u es'jJsus'Chrfs?1,600 years would bring the number name of Jehovah." It means to give in his nlan h„f tl,;«l= ^w +i,^tomore than 944 millions. Compare bold and vigorous utterance to the Lgreements' in the n L nf^w'"this now with the century that comes deepest thought or emotion that lies leadsT^rtn Z..h,u^^^}^ °^ ^'"'within 1820 and 1920. In 1820 the in one's nature. Seth's heavt was snerfn? .J i 3 *^ ^"^ ^"il^^^^^^N ^•°''She was a life long member of the ReformedPresbyterian Church. For was 105,710,620—an increase of 96,- and perhaps on his recommendation, place The nr^Ur Zl,l^population was 9,638,453; in 1920 it right with God,' anTin" th'ose'daT. s S L r f l^e "LriS^ 1 ^'s^ n"othirty years she was a primary teacherin Sabbath School. For seven would, in sixteen centuries, bring the the glad tidings of salvation. And ner wfth God Tti^wT. °' ^^^ Tl072,167; which, at the same rate, the children of light began to herald th?ouD-h th. ...^^ •rT^"'*'2^/°'years she gathered children who wore figures to 1,537,154,672. It is needless they did it "in the name of Jehovah" pkc^ if -fnv P,nfL o° '^^ ^^unot attending any Sabbath School intoher own home and taught them that IS aimed at, to take mto account set his signature to it "Tn tho -nnmohere, since a general impression, is all in other words, so that Jehovah could K'to'•ymg' tothe'^krivbuild a consistentSniH;theologyonai(.„„j-ithe basis of^^'-"ja hypothetical'jpuit.science.there. For the last twenty years, her such Items as decimation by death, or of Jehovlh" implies a deep 4d T the iW''^',' °"' "S.^^ ""^'"'^^ *'^^*niece. Miss MRS. Juliet J. C. Cannon, DODDS. has been increase by immigration, or even the curate knowledge of the nature of its tit ^'f "!•'" ^he book will lie inMrs.her faithfulJ. C. Doddscompanion.fact that the computatioA begins with God, of his maje!?y, of iiis holiness of tavinrto PROHIBITIONh,>nH °^ ^\' ^*J"*^ "^(Kezia McCulloch)a population of nearly four millions, his goodness, of his truth, of his inwasborn at Muskingum, Ohio, 1845,MOTHER con«,«tpnt GOOSE thonlno-vFor when every contingency has been finitelove, of his mercy, 'and of hisand died March 22, 1926, at Monroe,noted, it will doubtless be granted on Covenant of Grace. i'he verse in-By-Louisiana. She leaves a daughter,all sides that it is well within the question suggests the establishmentMrs. Lockwood, and a son, HaroldANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEmark to assume that the earth's popu- of "a place of prayer," what the NewDodds, also a sister, Mrs. Mitchell, oflation before the floodreached at least Testament calls a proseuche a meetabillion—one eleventh of the possi- ing-place for worship, whether it hadPlaylet of Rhymes andOlathe. Mrs. Dodds was a member ofthe Olathe congregation and alwaysJingles for Childrenbility at eight children to a family, a roof over it or not. Indeed, it wouldloyal to her church.and more than half a billion short of not be amiss to regard the' new detheestimate based on the official parture referred to here as the nu-MR. WILLIAM J. S. COOK.25 CentsMr. Cook, a member of the Olathefigures of the United States Census cleus of the synagogue, where men aschurch,died March 18th, 1926. HeCHRISTIAN NATIONBureau. Separate now, as the rec- sembled to worship God, to call uponwas one of the firstsettlers in thisPUB. CO.country, fightingthrough the border1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.days and the Civil War. He wasloyal to his God and his country andNEW YORK CITYJias gone home to claim his reward.ord does, the human family into two his name, and to publish the theme oflines, the good and the bad, the re- redeeming love. It is an inexcusablegenerate and the unregenerate. Por blunder to treat the church of the erathe first few centuries, while the race preceding- the floodas though it werewas young, the balance, we may pre- insignificant. It was the church nfsume, would not incline to any great the living God then even as it is vetextent to either side. It would main- and one and the same with the churchthe Jude, from tain ever, we people are a by there practical informed faith; of was middle God while a equilibrium.intermarried vast of at the falling Epistle period, end, indi.c:- How- away v/hc as of i of Nevertheless ship And were 15. not of The present all floodreduced genuine church the of dispensationthese church to children it eig-ht started would tlie nersn memhpi-of ^1^^'

April 21, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lPROHIBITION ACTIVITIES.On Tuesday, April 13th, the Capitol atWashington was the scene of a stormyprotest by delegates from nine greatbodies of the nation's womanhood, headedby Mrs. Henry W. Peabody, chairman ofthe Women's National Committee for LawEnforcement. This Committee has a membershipof 300,000. Fifteen hundred atleast were in the delegation, but as theroom was small, only sixty-live were admittedto voice a protest against modificationof the nation's Prohibition Law. Theydenounced any plea for wine and beer, endorsedthe Volstead Law as far as it goesand asserted that if any change be madeit should be to make the law stronger.New York and Maryland were sharplycriticized for not having enforcementcodes. Nearly every state was represented.Two minutes were given to eachwoman to give her testimony. It was impossibleto give all the women a chanceto speak as the time allotted was only twohours. Among those who spoke was Mrs.Mary Lee Early Lippincott, who presenteda petition with 160,000 signatures of bonafide voters from New Jersey, asking thatthe Volstead Law be not weakened.It has been reported in the press thaton Thursday, April 15th, Brigadier GeneralLincoln C. Andrews ,'5aid that beer manufacturedand sold under government regulationwould impro^'e the health of thepeople, tend to restore the nation to temperanceand lighten the burden of lawenforcement, and because of this he wasadvocating a return to pre-war status,when, as he stated, 90 per cent of theliquor consumed was beer. Those whowere at the hearing declare that what Andrewssaid was both misconstrued andgarbled, and that he stands four-squarefor law enforcement,Evidently what is most needed is thatthe Volstead Law be made more stringent,making it unlawful to have stills in anyhome. A home should certainly not bepermitted to lower its morals to the levelof a saloon.The Woman's Christian TemperanceUnion, numbering 358,000, represented bythe National President, Dr. Ella A. Boole,was slated for a hearing on'the 16th, butup to the present we have not receiveda report.A COVENANTER'S USE OF VACATION.The season when the Devil seems towage his strongest campaigns is the summermonths. Then is the time when opportunitiesfor religious neglectfulnessseem most numerous, when habits ofchurch attendance are most broken up.and when spiritual resistance seems theweakest. From a physical point of viewwinter is the time of greatest peril andneed, but on the side of spirituality andhumble Godliness, the time of greatestdanger is the summer.Time was when a pastor looked forwardto vacation time as a holiday when hecould lay aside his cares for a little rest;but now he knows that with the scatteringof his congregation to so many placeswhere there is every opportunity for areligious let-down, his work after vacationwill be all the harder because of thesummer backslidings; for in those monthsof loose living almost all the momentumof the past year is practically lost, andwith all church activities practically suspendedfor that time, the return in theautumn means a discouraging eflfort to rebuildwhat vacation days have torn down.The Covenanter Church suffers to someextent under the summer slump, but thisyear we are specially well provided withplaces to go where the temptations tobackslide should be reduced to the minimum.Beginning with the Pre-Synodic Conference,which will this year be held underthe most favorable conditions ever yet providedfor this meeting, those who attendwill find all, and more, of recreation thatthey may have been accustomed to findin any popular resort, and in addition thesplendid spiritual atmosphere and fellowshipsof that meeting. This, with themeeting of Synod immediately followingin the same delightful community, shouldprovide all the relaxation some people areaccustomed getting, and more than manyothers have earned. Then the unitedmeeting of all the Covenanter young peopleat Winona is an event of unusual spiritualsignificance, and at the same timeshould minister greatly to a sane andhealthful use of summer. Many partiesboth from the East and West will go thereby auto, thus affording one of the besttouring opportunities found anywhere.The place is ideal from a recreationalstandpoint, and the enthusiasms and inspirationof a great religious gatheringshould make this summer at Winona thebest we have ever known.This is not written for propaganda butis merely the candid opinion of one whothoroughly believes that the very bestuse any Covenanter can make of the timeat his disposal for a vacation this summercan never be better invested, from amere physical and social point of view,than by spending it in the fellowship ofthose who will gather at the Young People'sSynodical Conference at Winona.Nor are we afraid to say that, puttingspiritual values foremost, if we "Seek firstthe Kingdom of God" by supporting thisgood work, all these other things will be"added."And what shall be said about the splendidrecreational advantages of the PresbyterialCamps and Conferences? Agreat amount of good Covenanter moneyis spent each year at certain popular seasideand mountain resorts that might betterbe invested in making an experimentof what is to be gotten in the fellowshipsof these Covenanter gatherings.Again we disclaim any special propagandaon behalf of any of these diflferentplaces. Places like White Lake and RosePoint need no such support. The same istrue of the other places where Covenantersare accustomed meeting in summerconference, but we mention only those ofwhich we have personal knowledge. Weare simply trying to make the point thatCovenanters who have time and moneyto spend on a vacation might much betterspend these in the fellowship of fellow-Covenanters. The physical and materialadvantages will this summer be as goodas one is accustomed getting anywhere,and the social, educational and spiritualbenefits far beyond those of other places.We are accountable to God for the usewe make of vacation opportunities. Heonly knows how much good there is instore for those who place themselves inthe pathway of blessing.THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION.In a current number of a popular magazineFosdick laments the fact that ouryoung people are cynical, a conditionwhich to him seems more ominous thanthe wildness of youth. In this article hesays that "the glory of youth lies in believingin something w'orth while andstanding for it in this generation," a somewhatstrange conclusion in one who islooked upon as a wrecker of faith.But in any case his statement is eminentlytrue. What this age needs, whatevery age needs, is a faith in which one isnot ashamed. Unbelief may have somevalue as a stage in knowledge, but it doesnot lead to achievement. It is the man ofconviction who must lead the battle andcarry the flag. This does not necessitatea wide knowledge, for often it is what iscalled the single track mind, the mind thatis set persistently on one end, that movesthe world. Too much knowledge sometimesleads men to weigh diflferent coursesuntil they do not cast themselves unreservedlyinto any.Abraham had a single idea which shapedhis life. From Ur to Machpelah he keptbefore him the city of promise, the onewith enduring foundations. It is true thathe made a detour of Egypt, but he did notlose the road nor his loyalty to his oneaim, Noah put in his life on the ark. We

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84do not know that he had any other interestand probably little other occupation.While his task lasted he was probably thegreatest joke in the old world. It is quitelikely that some of the jokes on him noworiginated about that time. But he wasunfailingly loyal to his one aim and he byhis example condemned a world lying inunbelief.That is the kind of loyalty that is neededin the work of the Kingdom now. Quantitativelythere is no lack of Christians inthe world, but qualitatively the need isgreat. A church member who is not convictedof the truths for which a churchstands adds little strength to the force.He is one of the sutlers who is ready onoccasion to make merchandise of what hiscomrades value as their lives. Only thecourage which goes with conviction bringsout the powers with which God has endowedthose loyal to Him.THE BOOK OF PSALMS.By Dr. J. M. Foster.The Divinely Appointed Manual of PraiseIn God's Worship for the ChristianFamily, the Christian Nationand the Christian Church.(Continued)IV. The "Book of Psalms" is adaptedto every phase of human experience andmeets every human want. Bishop Hometestifies: "The Psalms are an epitome ofthe Bible, adapted to the purposes of devotion."Martin Luther calls the Psalms"a little bible," and asks, "Where can youfind more appropriate expressions of joythan in the Psalms of praise and thanksgiving?Where can you find more profoundand plaintive words of grief than inthe Psalms of complaint?" Bishop Alexander,of Derry, said: "Those strains ofprayer and praise spring freely from thestock of David's life, and are colored insome degree by the soil in which theirroots are plunged. Yet they are not exclusivelythe record of one life or of onespirit. We know the names of the shapesthat move across the stage of fevered life—Saul, David, Ahithophel, Shimei, Joaband the rest. Yet they are not mentioned.Something sealed his lips. Some restraininginfluence was at work as effectually asif a voice had said, 'These Psalms are tobe sung in centuries inconceivably distant.They are to be used at funerals granderthan Abner's, in temples vaster than yourimagination has dreamed of. They are tobe set to music such as you have neverheard, under skies upon which you havenever looked. They are to be the heritageof man wherever there are sin and sorrow;wherever there is a sigh of penitence ora voice of yearning oflfered up to God.Keep them free, therefore, from thatwhich is merely local and personal.' " ThePsalms are fitted for the inner life ofsaints, firstin a Jewish, then in a universalchurch. John Calvin declares: "The HolySpirit has there depicted, in the most vividmanner, every species of pain, aflPliction,fear, doubt, hope, care, anxiety and turbulentemotion through which the heartsof men are chased." Jonathan Edwardstestified: "The Psalms of David werepenned for the use of the Church of God inits public worship, not only in that age,but in other ages, as being fittedto expressthe religion of all saints in all ages." W.E. Gladstone said: "In the Book of Psalms,for well nigh three thousand years, thepiety of saints has found its most refinedand choicest food, to such a degree, indeed,that the rank and quality of the religiousframe may in general be tested, at leastnegatively, by the height of its relish forthem." In the language of John Arnd, theFirst of the Pietists, "What the heart isin man, that the Psalter is in the Bible."V. The Messiah in the Psalms. BishopHorsley says: "There is not a page of thisBook of Psalms in which the pious readerwill not find his Saviour, if he reads witha view of finding Him." All the Psalmsrefer to Christ as either the real man, theperfect man, the representative man, theprophetic man, or the God man. He iscalled "the Son of God" because "He isvery God of very God." All the Divinenames are given Him. Divine works areascribed to Him and homage given Him.He is called "the son of man" because "Heis very man of very man." But there arethree classes of so-called MessianicPsalms: 1. The Typically Messianic, inwhich David or Solomon are spoken of aseminent types of Christ. Psalms LXXII,LXXX, LXXXIX, and CXXXII belong tothis class. 2. The Mystically Messianic,in which a part refers to Christ, the Head,and another part to the members of Hismystically body. Psalms XVI, XX, XXI,XL, LXVIII, LXXV and XCV belong tothis class. 3. The Messianic Direct.Psalms II, VXHI, XXH, XLV, XLVH,LXIX, XCVII, CX and CXVIII are devotedto Christ exclusively.In Psalm II there are four scenes. Thefirst is drawn on earth, the nations plottingand raging against Christ, the King.The second is drawn in heaven. The Lordsits on His throne and laughs. He speaksand vexes them in His displeasure. Thethird scene brings Christ to view readingthe covenant in which His oflRcial enthronementis recorded. He receives powerover all nations, and executes judgmentsupon the rebellious. The fourth scene exhortsthe nations to bow to Christ, lest Hebreak them to pieces "as a potter's vesselwith a rod of iron." That exhortation isheard today. "Kiss the Son lest He beangry." Psalm XVIII describes a perfectionof character and conduct, a depth ofhumiliation, a number and variety andcomplication and severity and fatality ofsuflferings, a suddenness and completenessof delivery, a height of exaltation and auniversality and permanence of dominionthat can be true only of Christ. It is alsoquoted in the New Testament and appliedto Christ. The theme is the suflferings ofChrist and the glory which followed. Thefirst three verses are the proem or prelude,in which Christ praises the Father for preservingHim in the midst of, and ultimatelydelivering Him from all enemies anddangers. Verses 4 to 6 describe His sufferings.His exercises under those sufferingsand the result of those exercises. Heis bound by the cords of death, taken inthe snares of death, affrighted by thefloods of Belial. He cries to God and isheard in that He feared. Verses 7 to 19describes His preternatural deliverance.God descends in His chariot. The earthquakes. The enemy is scattered. OurLord is delivered. Verses 20 to 30 areChrist's song of thanksgiving for God'srighteous dealings with Him, His peopleand His enemies. Verses 31 to 41 describeChrist's conquest of the nations. He pursuesand overtakes them and makes anend of them. And verses 42 to 50 describethe universal and permanent reign ofChrist. That is present truth. It is thegospel of the Kingdom. It must bepreached to all nations for a witness.Psalm XCV is quoted in the book of Hebrews.Paul is proving that the Sabbathhas been changed from the seventh to theflrst day of the week. He quotes: "Todayif ye will hear His voice," and shows thatDavid could not refer to the seventh daySabbath, for they had that from creation,and yet David specifies another day. Itwould not be Canaan for they had possessedthat 400 years and yet David limitsanother. It could not be heaven for manyIsraelites who died in the wilderness wentto heaven and yet God swore in His wraththat they should not enter into His rest.There is only one other rest to whichDavid could refer and that is the ChristianSabbath. "There remaineth thereforea keeping of Sabbath to the peopleof God." And this is the gospel messagefor the Christian Sabbath. "Today if yewill hear His voice, harden not yourhearts." It is most dangerous to delayin accepting 'the gospel. 1. Because ithardens the heart. 2. Because it grievesthe Holy Ghost. "Forty years this racehath grieved me." 3. Because experienceproves it. The forty years in the wildernessresulted in yet sinning more andmore.(To be Continued)The important thing in prayer is thatwhen a man approaches God in faith heshall really want something and know exactlywhat he wants,

April 21, 1926A FAMILY PAPERAN UNFULFILLED MINISTRY.Norwood Station, Pa.,March 22, 1926.Dear Friends:—A friend handed me theMarch 10th number of the Christian Nationthat I might read the excellent articleby Dr. McFeeters entitled "The Church'sLost Power." The article appealed to meand I have been thinking along the lineof the truth set forth in it. I venturedto write down and send to you a fewcomments or thoughts that have cometo me."The Church's Lost Power" suggests anunfulfilled ministry. What was our Lord'sintent? Was it not that His disciplescarry on and fulfill the ministry He began?We know by the Word that He cameto destroy the works of the devil, (I Jno.3:8) and that sickness and disease werethe works of the devil, and that He didheal all manner of disease as well as forgivesins. He exercised an all-conqueringfaith. No situation baffled Him, the worstdiseases and most impossible cases of longstanding yielded to His word of faith andpower. "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities,who healeth all thy diseases, who redeemeththy life from destruction" appliedto Him throughout His ministiy.As proof that He intended that kind ofministry to be perpetual we find Him sayingto His disciples: "As the Father sentme into the world, even so send I you intothe world." Moreover, He had speciallygiven them authority to heal the sick,(Matt. 10:8) and we find them doing it,not only in their ministry to Israel whileHe was still with them, but after His resurrectionand ascension. We also findHim encouraging them to have faith inGod. "What things sover ye desire, whenye pray, believe that ye receive them, andye shall have them. (Mark 11:22-24.)But is there not another essential, asidefrom faith, to a full ministry? We thinkof faith as the thing most needed to enablea minister to do the works Jesus did."Faith moves the arm that moves theworld." But what is the mainspring offaith? Is it not love? God so loved theworld that He gave Jesus, and how manytimes it is written of Jesus that He hadcompassion and touched someone with thehealing touch! It was love that movedHim to the exercise of faith. His discipleswere to be a perpetuation of Him inthe world. They were to abide in Him asbranches in the true vine and bring forthfruit to the glory of God. So His firstcommand was that they love God supremely,as He did; the second, like unto it wasthat they love their neighbor as themselves.He commanded them to love oneanother and even their enemies. Theearly days of the Church were a time ofabounding love, abounding faith and abundantministry along the same lines as theministry of Jesus. Paul tells us that faithworketh by love. (Gal. 5:6).) How veryoften in the epistles do we find "faith"and "love" mentioned together! Johnwrote nearly half of the firstof his epistleson the subject of "love." Paul wroteI Cor. 13 to set forth the more excellentway, "love." Our Lord emphatically reprovedthe Church at Ephesus becausethey had left their firstlove. (Rev. 2:4, 5.)Love is the spring, the motive power offaith.Dr. McFeeters has well stated the truththat we, the ministers of our day, are failingin an important part of the ministryour Lord left us. For lack of love ourfaith has failed, we neither believe Godfor our own healing nor pray in faithfor the sick in our flocks. I suggest thatit is time for us to repent and do the firstworks, the works of love and compassion,lest we find that our candlestick is indeedout of its place, lest we find that we areno longer the light of the world and thatwe have no good works that men may seeand give glory to the Father in heaven.Thank God it is not too late to repent.We may hear Him say as to Archippus,Take heed to the ministry which thou hasreceived in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.(Col. 4:17.) And we may give heed toHim as he still calls us to fellowship withHim in a holy life, an unselfish love anda simple but eflficient faith by which alonewe may fulfil our ministry. No doubt thechurch of this time is the church of theLaodiceans, whose members are involvedin the most wretched poverty; but ourLord counsels us to buy of Him a completesupply of all we need; He even invitesus to heed His knocking, hear Hisvoice and open the door to Him, promisingto come in to us and establish real fellowshipwith us.Sincerely yours,C. B. WELLES,Missionary of the Christian Missionary Allianceon furlough from Belgian Congo.JESUITS IN GERMANY.(Continued from page 1)attached to this "Catholic offensive" inGermany can be found in the fact thatin the German Empire is an army of 22,000priests and 87,222 nuns, while in Austriaand Czechoslovakia, with about the sameCatholic population, there are less than10,000 priests and but 13,000 nuns.This campaign is destined to failure.The real danger to Protestantism is fromthe other enemy. A tract of the Winfriedbundsays truly: "With the abandonmentof the divinity of Christ, the strongestring is broken which held together the intellectualfollowers of Luther."Con0en0U0 nf €)ptntoti03n ifatjor of Cl)e taalm0Jonathan Edwards. 1703-1758.Another thing God did towards thiswork at that time was His inspiring Davidto show forth Christ and His redemptionin divine songs which should be for theuse of the Church in public worshipthroughout all ages. This was also a gloriousadvancement of the office of redemption,as God hereby gave His Church abook of divine songs for their use in thatpart of their public worship, viz., singinghis praises throughout all ages to the endof the world.Bishop Hooker. 1554-1600.What is there necessary for man toknow which the Psalms are not able toteach? Heroical magnanimity, exquisitejustice, judicial moderation, exact wisdom,repentance unfeigned, unwearied patience,the mysteries of God, the sufferings ofChrist, the terrors of wrath, the comfortsof grace, the works of Providence over thisworld and the permanence of that worldthat is to come; all good necessary to beeither known, or had, or done, that onecelestial fountain yieldeth.Bishop Home.The Psalms are an epitome of the Bibleadapted to the purposes of devotion. . . .This little volume, like the Paradise ofEden, affords us in perfection, though inminiature, every thing that groweth elsewhere—"everytree that is pleasant tothe sight and good for food"—and aboveall, what was there lost but is here restored,"the tree of life in the midst ofthe garden."Spurgeon.In these busy days it would be greatlyto the spiritual profit of Christian men ifthey were more familiar with the Book ofPsalms, in which they would find a completearmor for life's battles and a perfectsupply for life's needs. Here we have bothdelight and usefulness, consolation andinstruction. For every condition there isa Psalm suitable and elevating. The Booksupplies the babe in Christ with penitentcries and the perfected saint with triumphantsongs. Its breadth of experiencestretches from the jaws of Hell to thegates of Heaven. He who is acquaintedwith the marches of the Psalm countryknows that the land flows with milk andhoney, and he delights to travel therein.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.lesson for May 9, 1926.ABRAM AND THE KINGS.Gen. 14:13-24.Today we begin the second principaldivision of the Book of Genesis,Chapters 12-50. What are thesechapters about? In chapters 1-11 wesaw that God was dealing with therace, with all nations of the earth.Note the words, "families," "tongues,""lands," and "nations." Now in chapter12:1, 2, we turn from nations andlands to one individual and one land.That does not mean that God hasturned from the nations, for in 12:3we read, "And in thee shall all thefamilies of the earth be blessed." Accordingto that verse God has call'"!Abram for the express purpose ofbringing a blessing upon all the familiesof the earth.So in chapters 12-24 we have a rec­teenth chapter. The events of the his old home and go to a new country. All this time Abram is up in thechapter show that Abram had reached Russell? "Because the people in Ur hills with h-s flocks. One of the capaposition cf power and wealth. He prayed to idols." And Abram loved ^ives escapes and works his way upord of the life of Abraham. We ranked with the greatest men of his the same God we do.through the hills to Abram.should read these again and see how times. And here we have a test of After a while Abram reaches Can- Up here in the hills are some wonhisfaith. Will he be true to God aan. What is the name of Abram's derful oak trees—very large and fine.God was preparing to bring a blei:singto all the earth through him. now? Power and wealth often turn wife, Ann? "Sarai." And what is rphey grow in a place called Mamre,When God called Abram He made the heart away from God. There his nephew's name, Marcus? "Lot." the name if the chieftain of thehim a very definite promise (12:3, are a number of characlerLstics of Let us lay out Palestine on the neighborhood. He is Abram's friend4, 7). Three specific things are in­Abracluded.First, He promised to make First, he deals most magnanimously dan River in the sand, and hollowing .^hese oaks.that are brought out here, table, scoring the course of the Jor- and Abrara has his camp pitched nearAbram a great nation. Second, He with Lot. Lot had chosen the best out places for the Dead Sea at the Mamre has two brothers—Eshcolpromised to give his descendant?-, the and separated himself from Abram. southern end of the river and for the and Aner. They are also Abram'sland of Canaan for a home. And Now he had no more to do with l.im. Sea of Galilee at the northern end. friends, aic- all had made an agreethird.He promised to make Abram a But when Lot gets into trouble Abram pjie up the sand forming the nills and ment to holj. each other with all theirblessing to all nations. All cf God's hastens after him to deliver him. valleys. Here west of the Dead Sea forces when any of them would be infuture dealings with Abram revolved Second, Abram's faith in God makes up among the mountains with these trouble.about this promise of a seed, a land, him most courageous. He takes his small pieces of muslin and tooth picks when th( escaped captive reachesand a universal blessing. We have in small band of men, probably only a stand up tents on the sand for the Abram he tiies to tell him everything.Genesis the record of eight different handful compared with the avmy of ^amp of Abram."Lot is a prisoner. Chedorlaomer hasappearances of God to Abram and the five kings, and fightsthe battle These tiny blocks will do for the taken him and a lot of others."each time He talked with hira about for the Lord. He displays himself as houses of the city of Sodom down on Abram questions and finds out thethis promise.a matchless warrior. Third, he is the plain near the Jordan River and whole stoiyChapter 17 may be called the keychapter in the record of Abranv's lifebecause ini tht-t chapter i-he covenantis =igned and .'^ealed. Wf may call itthe "Covenant Chapter." True, Godmade a promi.^L to Abram before this.But here we have the solemn, formal.sealing of a covenant. To mark thatgreat landmark in Ab:arn'3 life, G.5dhere changed both his and his wife'snames.Now you might ask why God didnot make this formal covenant withAbram back in the time of chapter12 or 13? The simple answer to thatis that Abram was not ready for thecovenant before the time of chapter17. His faith was not strong enoughbefore that time. It was to be aneverlasting covenant passed on fromgeneration to generation. That thismight be true Abram must believe inGod with all his heart. The thingswhich God promised seemed, from ahuman point of view, impossible offulfilment, so it required great faithin Abram to believe in the covenantand live up to his part of it. So inchapters 12-16 God was bringingAbram to the point of faith and faithfulnesswhere it would be safe forhim t;> enter into the formal agreementwith Abram. These show howGod strengthened the faith of Abram. Abram because of his faith in God plain twe W'i years before our story,How did He do this? First, He re- had already begun to be a blessing and Cheooilaomer won the victoryvealed Himself to Abram, that to the nations. Does your faith in and made Sodom and the other citiesthrough the revelation Abram might God make you a blessing and deliver- pay him tidoute money. He has keptcome to know Hira. We have the rec- er in your nation?ord of fiveappearances of God beforethe covenant was signed and sealed.Abram must know God before he willtrust Him.The second means which the Lordused to strengthen Abram'.s faith wasto take the faith which had sprungLesson forthe Childrenthis up fcr twelve years.Now ths Sodomites and the peopleof the othai cities, who back them up,rebel, anri refuse to pay any moretribute iro;iey. What will happenMildred? "Chedorlaomer will comeBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. and fight them again."Here he .;omes with his big army.into life and put it to work. GodLesson VI.—For May 9, 1926.Use sticks lor them. Two of the fivecalled upon Abram to use his faith. ABRAM AND THE KINGS. kings of ths country of Canaan areHe brought Abram into such situationsas would call for the exercise of Golden Text: In all these things run away up into the hills to hide.Genesis 14:1-24.killed. The others with their soldiersfaith These experiences might be we are more than conquerors through The Eltmite soldiers go into Sodomcalled "Tests of Faith." There are him that loved us. Romans 8:37. and the other cities and take all thefive of them in chapters 12-16. The Elizabeth, who was the man who money and valuable things they canTest of Separation from home ties, started out from his own home in ^j^^ Then they capture a lot of the12:1-9.) The Test of Famine. (12: Ur of the Chaldees, with his father ^^^ ^^^^ women and probably chil-10-20). The Test of Riches. (13.) and his servants, without knowing ^.^.^^^ ^oo, and take them away withThe Test of Power. (14.) The Test where he was to go—went just be- them. Anio.ag them is Lot.of Delay. (16.) cause God told him to go? "Abram." jjere they go as fast as they canOur lesson text is from the four- why did God want Abram to leave ^p towarc zhe Sea of Galilee.wholly disinterested in his work. He the Dead Sea.Now Abri.m calls in his friends andrefused any portion of the spoil. He Use colored splints for Lot and the tells them ^^hat has happened. "I amclaimed no perference for himself, people of Sodom, and clothespins for going aft,.r Lot." Is Abram afraid.He assumed no position of power or Abram and his men up in the hills. Frances? "No, he is brave."authority. Fourth, he recognizedHow is it Abram and Lot are sep- He gathe.-s his men together—318God as the only Sovereign. He paidarated, Ernest? "Well, you see they of them—all his servants, most oftithes to God through Melchizedek,are both shepherds and have a lot of whom ha^-e been with him all theirthe priest of God. What other marks gheep and cattle and hundreds of men IWel" H(! has trained them to beof faith can you find in this record? to take care of them. At firstthey flghtingmei, too. Mamre, Eshcol andAbram believed that God would honor all lived together. But Abram's ser- Aner help h m get his forces together,him according to His word and therefore,he would acknowledge indebted­quarrelling. So finally Abram said Now Ahrsm starts off with hisvants and Lot's men were always too.men,ness to God only. True faith in God that since there were so many sheep over the bills after King Chedorandmen they had better separate, laomer. Ft.rther and farther northis the fountain of true unselfishness,courage, patriotism and heroism. Then Abram^^ gave Lot his choice they go tilj they reach Dan at theWhen God had a great enterprise where to live.northern (ml of the Sea of Galileeandneeded a man He could count onIt really was Abram's right to have 130 miles north of Hebron, Abram'sAbram. Can He count on you?first choice as he was the head of the home.Abram refused the reward offeredfamily, but he was generous. What It is nit;ht time. Abram divides hisby the king of Sodom, on the groundwas Lot like, Margaret? "Selfish." men and ;jlaces them around thethat the king might some day claim tt„ „i,„„„ „,i,„i i, j., , ^to have made Abram great. Are you Z,t Z the . . ."f "^^l '^" '""'' "* "'" ^'^'"'*^^' *^^" during themaking any entangling alliances with ,,; ^w^ n .. , ^°^^^^-J- night the>^ attack the Elamites comtheworld''that down on the plam near the water, ing in fro-n every direction.Tf AK ' 11^ M .•*! . *""'' °"^ '''*^"' *^^* '^'s The enemy think there is a greatMe, h h T / ". '"'' ll I "'"'" ""' "'""^- ^""'"^ ^^^ '^"^^ - host for they cannot see in the 5ark,Mel hizedek for blessings m the twi- wicked city that some of Lot's family and they luu awaylight of revelation what should we pay turned out wicWoH Q»,ri „„„ iu- ., . .,:-f,'or,sr - "•=-' «t£ z: ~ rf •» «r-"-'--" ---^ne JS.mg ot Elam, a country away and a litth ;;ast.Wherever Abram went he built an over east of Palestine, was Chedor- What ^iil Abram do when healtar^ Nothing is said about family laomer. He came over with his army catches ths Elamites whom he has deworshipat Lots house. Which one and fought a battle with the kings of feated, Vera? "He will take Lot backare you following as your example? Sodom and the other cities of this home." -es, and all the other cap-

April 21, 1926A FAMILY PAPERtives, too, and all the money and goodswhich Chedorlaomer had taken away.Here comes Abram back home withhis men and the captives whom he hasfreed and all the goods.When they reach Salem, afterwardscalled Jerusalem, an old man comesout to meet them. He is a priest aswell as a king, a "priest of God MostHigh." He brings bread and wine tocheer and strengthen the weary soldiers.Then he blesses Abram.How much of our money are wetaught we should give to God, Bobby?"One tenth." Abram gives one tenthof all he has to Melchizedek, the priestof God.Now the king of Sodom comes toAbram and offers Abram all the goodshe has taken back from the enemy fora reward. Did Abram do all this formoney, Betty? "No, to save Lot."He tells the king of Sodom that hedoes not wish a single thing for himself.All the king of Sodom is to giveis what the servants of Abram havealready eaten on the trip and a portionfor the three friends who wentalong to help.Abram was faithful in followingGod out of Ur.Abram was unselfish in giving Lothis choice.Abram was courageous in facingthis great danger with only a few mento save Lot.Abram was generous in giving upall the wealth he might have had andgiving his tithe to God.Love is the tie that binds securely. 3. How can we make our homes and it is not all the fault of the chil-Love is the kind of cement that will cheery? dren. "Train up a child in the wayhold forever. "Love is strong as 4. What is the importance of a he should go, and when he is old hedeath; jealousy is cruel as the grave; happy home in the life of the church will not depart from it" is as truethe coals thereof are coals of flre, and nation?which hath a most vehement flame.Many waters cannot quench love,neither can the floods drown it; if aman would give all the substance ofhis house for love, it would utterly beJuniorTopicnow as in the days of Solomon. Parentsand children should co-operate inmaking a right spirit in the home.OAKDALE, ILL.Marjory Piper closed a successfulcontemned." There is no substitute.„...o.x.,.„.... ^..^.^ ... .-- ..- -•- MARY A McWILLIAMS ^^^"^ °* school on the 27th of Marchfor it. Those who marry just for BY MISS MAKY A. McWiL,J.iAmc5. ^^^ .^ ^^^ attending the Southernconvenience can not be happy. There Topic for May 9, 1926. Illinois Normal University at Carbonareno truly happy homes where there SHOWING THE RIGHT SPIRIT IN dale,is not supreme love for God and pureniTQ wnivrp Miss Claudine Coulter spent herlove for one another.uuJ^ nuivxjii.Easter vacation with her parents, Mr.Happy homes are built with forbearance.Forbearance is the resist­Psalms: 15:2-5; 24:4-5; 112:4-6; ing at Granite City.Eph. 6:1-3.and Mrs. W. S. Coulter. She is teachanceingredient of love. And a home 82:3-4' 26:3-7.^^^ Sabbath School had a variedthat is not strong enough to keep out ' ' ' in in -D « program on Review day, in whichdestructive evils and to hold together References: Prov. 10:1^; Prov. b. ^^jte a number of the young people,in love the individual members of the 20-23; CoL 3:13; Luke 10:38-42; as well as the children, took part.family when tested by temptations, II Dear Tim. Boys 2:24; and Gen. Girls:— 18:1-8.The Young Women's Missionary Society^^ Saturday, entertained the the 3rd of Senior April, Society In therising passions, and other winds that It is said that the firstthing oneblow, can not be a happy home. "For- ^^^^ learn in order to be a good sol- and s. S. other room wometi of the of church. the congregation A socialbearina- threatening" not onlv keeps dier is how to obey. Obedience, hour followed the regular meetingDearmg threatening not only Keeps reauired in an and a nice lunch served by the socialout but the after-effects fear of such of storms, raging storms, the be-Prompt army. and exact, , is ,, requirea , ,,. m an j, The j^^ Thank-offering service was heldIf we are to be good soldiers ot hy the Women's Missionary Societyfore-effects, so to speak.Happy homes are built with discipline.The ones that "just growed'became miserable until corrective im-Christ Jesus," we must be willing to at the close of the morning service onlearn obedience; and we must first Sabbath, the fourth of April. Ourlearn it at home. If we have Chris- Thank-offering Secretary, Mrs. J.icoj-ii 11. a,Ben Piper, conducted the service.provements changed their misery to tian parents, then, like our great ex- ^.^^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^_ ^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^happiness. Happy homes yield to the ample, Jesus, we should be obedient. Northern Illinois Normal, was homecorrective measures of the divine God never requires that we do wrong over the Easter vacation, returningSpirit and providence, so that all the in order to be obedient children, we the 2nd of April^^.^onagemembers are enabled to perform their are to "obey our parents ^« the Lord.' Thtfday evening', the firlt^'ofApril,respective places and relations. Evil But a right spirit in the home hy the Young People's Society, and atendencies corrections are made nipped that, in while the they bud mayObedience is the foundation, but it Quite a number in our town tuned—, ^ and means vn,,„j- v,„ more -MjiniTicr than chppTful just obedience obedience, good on time KDKA reported. to hear the Seminaryhurt for the time, afterwards redound i^ust be willing, cheei tul ohedience ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ disappointed on accountin real joy and thanksgiving.the outflowing of a sunny disposition ^f weather conditions. We have aIfoung People's Dnion Happy homes are built with cour- desirous of doing right because it is circle around the 15th and they vdlltesy. This quality grows out of love I'ight, willing to endure unpleasant- tune m again for the program givenBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.animakes the homel beautiful place, ness for the sake of Him who gave ^^^t 1 = faf b^L'^^ending sevnotjust where one can stay if he has rlimselt tor us.gj.^j weeks with his parents, Mr. andTopic for Sabbath, May 9, 1926. to, but where he likes to live, his hap- A right spirit in the home also Mrs. W. G. Adams.HOW TO BUILD HAPPY HOMES. piest place on earth. It is the "good means an interest in the things of the Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Davis, of Bloomwill"Eph. 6:1-10.fn the hearts of the members of Jamilj. We must not make all our mgtcm, ^sp^^l. ^a ^few ^days ^with^ thePsalms: 91:1-4, No. 248; 101:1-4, the family, and not the stubborn will, fiends and find all our pleasures out- g^^^^^, p^jj^No. 266; 127:1-4, No. 356; 128:1-4, that makes the home such a lovely side the home. Rather, let us bring Mrs. Maggie Piper, Mrs. Bell Milanddeliehtful nlace'^^^ friends into the home and find our ler, Mrs. Margaret McNully and MissNo. 358; 45:16, 17, No. 126; 144:10-13, No. 388; 133:1-3, No. 369. Happy'homes'are-built with help- Pleasure in the games and a^use- ^ T ^ l .^l^.i^^iJTe.e''^^..^References: Gen. 2:24; Deut. 24:5; fulness. In such homes "doing ser- nients m which all may share. The ^^,^^ y^^^^ accustomed place in church6:4-9; Ruth 1:16; Prov. 5:18; 12:4; vice" seems to be the motto of each family circle, father reading, mother service.18:22; 19:14; 13:24; 31:10-12; Eccl. member. Each one tries to reduce to sending, children studying or read- Mrs. Georgia McLean received word9:9; Mark 10:6-9; I Cor. 7:10, 11; 13:a minimum his demands on others in ^ng, or all joining in music, songs and ^raXo??L,Tcrawfordlvme1owT4-7; Eph. 4:31, 32; 5:22-25; I Peterthe home, and to increase to a maxi- games, making candy or popping cm-n, '''Cr pastor is conHing a c7mmumthe help he can render others should not be a thmg of the past. Let niunicant's class, preparing them for3:7; Col. 3:12, 13, 18-23.Happy homes are built in obediencewithout coddling them. The happi- ^^ ^ake it our business to get ac- intelligent membership.to the Lord's directions. Children can, . ^, J, ., auainted with the members of our Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Adams are at^ as a whole is in serving, not in being '^^'^^ tamily.not "obey . . parents in the Lord" ifness of each one and of the family quaimea witn tne memoers oi oui ^^^^^^^ sister. Miss entertaining Delia Robison, Mrs. of Coulter- Adams'" oerved Then, too, a right spirit in the home ville.their parents do not obey the Lord, Happy homes are built with truth- ^eans mutual helpfulness and cq- Mr. Ralph Boyd, of St Louis, was"marry in the Lord," consult the fulness Truthfulness in husband, ^Pe^^^ion. "Each for all, aaid all for the guest of his p^^^^^^^^^Lord about their children, to "bring wife, parents and children, brothers each," should be the motto of the ^'^^ Aprrmeettarof the W. C. T.them up in the nurture and admonitionof the Lord," and follow the ar-ound and makes the home happily ^od and the good of fellowmen." James McClay. Mrs. Harry Shafferand sisters, inspires confidence all ^°"'^' o^' ^'^ther, For the glory of u. was held at the home of Mrs.Lord's counsel about everything pertainingsolid and solidlv hannv But lies Selfishness is the deadly enemy of a. daughter and baby are at presentto their home. Homes built solid and solidly nappy. But lies individual and Yisitmg m the McClay home.upon the Lord's plan are all homes of home gender to suspicions pieces. If and we will soon always shatter be a f" the ^ood,^ family. both tor the individual and Mr. Robert Luney returned fromcharacter. Varying in detail, there truthful, always trustworthy, if weLet us not waste time in sighing for winter Glenwood, with Minn., his where daughter, he spent Mrs. the Alis one feature common to God-fearing will never deceive our own loved onesthe good old days of family interest Torrens.homes; and that is, a family altar we will never be sorry.and pride, nor in scolding at the lack ,„fk^l^^^^ McLean is sick at preswheremembers of the family may^ ui.1 i J I. .. 1 i. J. ^ ent. bhe spent the winter with hergather together for the worship ofof both today; but let us start now daughter, Mrs. Frank Boyd, of Morntobuild for better family spirit for ing Sun, Iowa.God. "It shall be well with themU. DISCUSthatfear God." Only God-fearingthe future. Live it. Teach it. Work Mrs. M. P. Gault returned the firsthomes can be truly happy. "Exceptthe Lord build the house, they laborin vain that build it."Happy homes are built with love.TOPICS FOR C. Y. P.SION.1. Why should prospective homebuildersseek God's blessing?for it. And the Lord will reward Zlfj^^e'tenlTh^Z^r^'Z^^syour efforts.with her sister, Mrs. Mann.2. What is the importance of the obedience The failing are of causing family spirit much and of dis- the P°yd _ Mr. are James able Sloane to be in and their Mr. accusfamilyaltar? crime and loose morality of today, late aTbo?hT.e1e^^ltT]lf.r^"- both are feeble in health.John°*

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***Lake Reno's quota towards thebudget has been raised.***Cornwallis, Syracuse, Blanchard,Oakdale and Walton congregationsreport their share of the Budgetraised.Knight speak on "Life Service."***Ten days' special Evangelistic***0n Friday, April 2nd, a new meetings are being held in the Eastbaby came into the home of Mr. and End congregation, Pittsburgh, Pa.,Mrs. George Hill, of Beaver Falls, April 7th to 18th, with CommunionPa. Her name is Marjorie Jane. on the 18th. Rev. Paul Coleman, ofKansas City, is assisting the pastor in***With a cheer and a boost from***It pays to advertise in the ChristianNation. The ad. recently run fortion received the needed incentive to members be urged to pledge all possi­these meetings.a sick member, the Walton congrega­the sale of a typewriter brought ***Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Crockett, of make the finalleap "over the top'' of ble to the budget, and that the amountthree orders for it in two days.— 518 Nolden Street, Los Angeles, Calif., the Synodical Budget apportionment. pledged to Synod's budget be sent toD. H. E.announce the birth of a son on March The various organizations of the congregationeach did well to help raise ment by the firstof May, as a sourcethe Secretary of the Forward Move­***'Phe Forward Movement Office30, 1926. Mother and child are doingcan furnish a new Stewardship Thermometerto any congregation wishingfine. The great grandparents are Mr. the quota. A bequest received was so of information for the Co-ordinatingand Mrs. Robert B. Crockett, of Syracuse,N. Y.Budget.designated as to be counted in the Committee."one with which to start the newchurch year.'*'^*A small town pastor writes:"Our congregation has sent in morethan enough to complete its Budget.All are happy over it and thankfulfor the privilege of such service."***The Geneva C. Y. P. U. entertainedtheir friends April 12th. Refreshmentsand a splendid programwere enjoyed by all present, numberingabout one hundred.•***Mrs. Boyd A. White, of Walton,and social at the home of W. T. Jack,N. Y., went to Pittsburgh, Pa., to attendthe funeral of her grandmother,Mr. Frank Lathom, of the Seminary,April 2nd. The Society voted to undertakethe distribution of the litera­Presbyteries and of the Church atIn this connection, the attention ofalso spent a couple of days at theMrs. Margaret Sieman, who finishedMcFarland home.ture provided by the Witness Committee.large is directed to the requirementsher earthly course on April 4th, 1926,***rphose who have been in Cyprus for admission to the Seminary as ain her 86th year.as workers will be saddened to hear of candidate for the ministry, as reaffirmedand established in the Con­***Arthur Russell came into the***The Bloomington congregationthe death of George Petrides, son ofhome of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart L. Caler, Elias Petrides, of Kyrenia. Georgeraised its quota of Synod's Budget andstitution of the Seminary adopted byof Beaver Falls, Pa., on the tenth of was a graduate of the Americandid it easily. No stirring appealsSynod in 1923 (Minutes, 1923, p. 58):March. The little fellow tarried untilthe twenty-fifth of the month, and was teaching English both in schoolAcademy and at the time of his deathwere necessary this year. It has becomethe natural thing to do, and no"Article VI. Sec. 1. The Facultyshall admit as students all who arethen God came and took him home. and privately and was also studying duly certified by any Presbytery offuss about it.It was a brief sojourn but even so it law. Death was due to heart failure. the Reformed Presbyterian Church in***The Junior Society of the Topekacongregation, of which Mrs. D.at our meetings in Kyrenia.brought rich blessing to the parents. George sometimes acted as interpreter North America. They may at theirH. Elliott and Mrs. R. G. Lyons are ***Following up the work startedthe superintendents, has for the secondyear reached 100 per cent on the tion, three or four prayer groups have congregation, fell asleep on the morn­by the Christian Laymen's Associa­***Mrs. H. Davis, of the WinnipegJunior Standard of Efficiency. been formed by the members of the ing of March 21st. Her funeral wasGeneva C. Y. P. U. Some very definitework is being done by them. It officiated at the service. She leavesheld on the 25th. Rev. F. E. Allen'***Edythe Ellen Black was born inPittsburgh, Pa., on Sabbath, January is hoped that this evangelistic work a husband and two children. She had31, 1926, and just two weeks later will be permanent.been ill for some months. She gavemade her firstappearance in Sabbatha splendid testimony before her death.School and has not missed a Sabbath *"'*A treasurer of one of our city Her end was peaceful and we trustsince.congregations writes: "Our congrega­she awaits with joy the resurrection***March as a month has beenbleak and backward this year atBloomington, but it was brightenedwhen Mrs. Elizabeth Fisher (neeCraig) presented her husband with acharming baby girl, Margaret Ann.***From Yokohama, March 19th,Miss Pearl Weeks advises as follows:"We are to be transferred here to anotherboat, a French mail, leavinghere the 21st. Haven't found outwhen we shall arrive at Hong Kong."***Dr. F. M. Spencer, of Sterling, ***The First Church in Philadelphia,as usual, has once again goneKansas, recently visited in the homeof his daughter and family in tho over the top in raising their quota ofmanse at New Alexandria, Pa. the Budget. The completion of agood, worthwhile task always carries***The College Hill C. Y. P. U.with it its own reward of inspirationunited with the Geneva C. Y. P. U.and satisfaction.April 11th to hear Dr. W. J. Mc­***Each presbytery is entitled to***Moderationi of call for pastor in three delegates on the Co-ordinatingthe Eighth Street, Pittsburgh, congre­Committegation, on April 7th, resulted in the elder and a deacon. Deacons regular­of Synod—a minister, anelection of Dr. R. H. Martin.—C. A.Dodds, Moderator.ly appointed by their presbyteries willbe entitled to participate in Synod'stravelling fund.***Miss Margaret S. Pritchard, ofWhite Lake, has been teaching sincethe first of September in the JuniorHigh School at Liberty, N. Y. Shehas received her appointment for thenext year to the High School in Libertywith a fine increase of salary.***The Young People's Study Classof the New Alexandria congregationheld its Bible study, business meetingtion has sent in more than our allotmentto the Budget, and / expect tosend in anotlier cheek before April15th. Our congregational year closedlast Sabbath. However, we hold openfor some who were unable to clean uptheir pledges by that time."***Synod stands adjourned to meetin the Reformed Presbyterian Church,Walton, New York, at 7:30 P. M.,however, brought no inconvenience toWedilesday, June 2, 1926. The retiringModerator's sermon is to bepreached on Thursday evening. Certificatesof delegates should be forwardedin good time to the Clerk.—(Signed) D. C. Mathews, Clerk.***The Rev. J. Clifford Mathewswas the assistant at the spring communionof the Bloomington congregation,April firstSabbath. His preachingwas very acceptable. His presentationof the truth was plain, simple,persuasive and very practical.He found the people, for the mostpart, strangers and left them friends.***Will ministers and others whohave not already done so, please sendin to the Forward Movement Officetheir card stating whether they willattend the Pre-Synodic Conference? tion shall include in its financialre­a list of the salaries of its em­Enough have already enrolled to in­porsurea fine Conference together. ployees."Those who will entertain us and thosemaking up the program want to knowhow many to count on.***Miss Florence Mathews, of NewAlexandria, Pa., had as her vacationguest from Geneva College, Miss LetaMay Shimer, of College Hill. Mr.James Steele was accompanied by WilliamL. Lathom, of Princeton, Indiana,who also visited in the home ofhis sister, Mrs. Geo. W. McFarland.morn. Her mother, Mrs. Boyd, camefrom Ireland, but arrived just a weektoo late for the funeral.***Writing on the high seas, within3 days of Yokohama, March 15, MissPearl Weeks says: "We are havinga very nice trip with the exception ofthe last few days, which have beeneven more interesting on account ofthe height of the waves; they have,us, but we are feeling sorry for thesteerage passengers. Our good shipseems remarkably steady consideringthe size and fury of the waves. Upto the present it is the smoothest tripacross that I have experienced. Wehave so many pleasant memories tokeep us company we would find itdifficult ta be lonely. It is nice, too,to have a really, truly, sure-enoughtraveling companion."ACTION OF SYNOD.1925 Minutes, Page 70."That congregations be directed tomake the Every Member Canvass duringMarch or April each year. ThatACTION OP SYNOD.1924 Minutes, Page 20."It was resolved that each Boardapplying to Synod for an appropria­THE SEMINARY BOARD.The Board of Superintendents ofthe Theological Seminary v/ill meet inannual session on Tuesday morning,May 4, 1926, in the Seminary building,7418 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh,Pa. The time of the meeting will be9 o'clock, Pittsburgh Time, which willprobably be Daylight Saving Time.Take car No. 75, and get off at CarnegiePlace.discretion admit others to theirclasses."Sec. 2. Every student contemplatingthe work of the ministry shallproduce evidence that he has takena regular college course or its equivalent,including at least two years inGreek."It is the duty of Presbyteries to seethat the provisions of Section 2 arecomplied with, before any candidatefor the ministry is certified to theSeminary.J. B. WILLSON,Secretary.

April 21, 1926A FAMILY PAPERM n \ ) ^ « ilapttsms « ISEeblitngjS « i|ome (^otngsCbe Cbtistian jQation'sCobenantet Bab? KoIICfte Christian jQation'isCobenantec Baptism IBlecorbCbe Cbtistian I3ation'0Cobenanter aaiebbing BellaCbe Cbtistian JSation'sCobenantet 3Deat|^ /Noticed"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, bnt "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What aeems aftFresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."ia transition."flower on earth."Ho shall baptize you with the Holy(In reporting for this Department (In reporting for this DepartmentGhost and with fire."kindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, plac«Covenanter parents are invited toties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.—Editor.)record the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited toplace, and date.—Editor^this column.record the baptism of their childrenhere.BORN. BAPTIZED. -—To Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Crockett, By Rev. J. Boyd Tweed, pastor ofof Los Angeles congregation, on the Beaver Falls, Pa., congregation,March 30, 1926, a son.on the Sabbath of the communion,To Mr. and Mrs. George Hill, of March 7th, Norma Jean Groth, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Groth, Beaver Falls, Pa., on April 2, 1926, aandceived into the fellowship of the congregation:Miss Martha Gamble, ofConnersville, Indiana; Mr. RobertBishop, of Batavia, Ohio; MissesAdelaide and Thelma Morgan, of Cincinnati.The young people have given twenty-fivedollars this year to supporta student in China.The regular monthly meeting of thedaughter, BARNET, Marjorie VERMONT.Jane.Kathryn Mae Young, daughter of Mr.week. The services of these brethrenRev. Alvin Smith, who has been and in Mrs. William Young.were greatly appreciated by all. WeKansas completing arrangements for By Rev. E. L. McKnight, pastor ofshall not soon forget Mr. McKnight'smoving East, returned to Barnet East End, Pittsburgh, congregation,plain gospel messages. Mr. Steele'sMissionary Society was held at theApril 2, coming by auto as far as March 28, 1926:leadership in the praise service andchurch in March. Miss Zella Smith,Wells River, Vt. He was accompanied Edythe Ellen, daughter of Williamhis short addresses added much to thethe Thank-offering Secretary, hadby his father, who plans to stay in D. and Lida Black;inspirational aspects of the services.charge of the devotional and thankofferingservices. Readings and songsVermont for a while.Henry Thomas, son of Harry andThere were over fifty decisions andAt a meeting held March 8, the Margaret Balmer Gibson;reconsecrations. The services were ofwere given by the young people. Atcongregation voted to purchase the Edwin Baker and James O'Neill,special benefit to the spiritual life ofthe close the boxes were opened, thehome which belonged to the late Rev. twin sons of SELMA, James ALA. S. and Florencethe congregation itself.amount being SEATTLE, $104.65. WASH. The hostess.D. C. Faris, the same to be used for O'Neill The Tibby. Southern Mission was veryThe congregation participated inMiss Our Fannie pastor. Powers, Rev. David assisted Calderwood, by Missa parsonage.glad to have as a visitor Dr. J. C. Mcthecampaign conducted by the ChristianLaymen's Association in Greaterleft Potts, in served his machine a delicious for California lunch. onMisses Winifred and Agnes McLam Feeters for a few days during the last Tuesday. March 30th, accompanied byare home for the spring vacation. of March. While here, however, heBeaver Falls a few weeks ago. As aMrs. Calderwood and their little child.Misses Adelphe and Pauline Faris was not content to rest and take matterseasy, but spent a very busy weekresult, groups have been organizedHe intends visiting the congregationare visitingSYRACUSE,at the homeN.ofY.James R.for prayer and personal work. Thein Portland, Oregon, on his way down,Miss Faris. Alice Dougall, Charles Samuels,Mrs. Eugene Wright and two cept one. The discourses were high­conducting services every evening ex­prayer groups meet every Mondayand then on to Oakland, making a callevening for prayer and counsel, andly instructive and inspiring since theychildren went, on April 2nd, to Washington,D. C, and Richmond, Va.,where they will stay for ten days.Mr. Wright has been working for ashort time in Richmond and may locatethere permanently.Miss Elizabeth McFarland andMiss Maybelle Crockett were homefor a few days' vacation.Our Second Annual School of Missionshas just closed after a successfulterm of six weeks. The childrendid splendidly in hand work and memorizing.All feel benefited from thestudy of the countries of Latin America.LOS We ANGELES, realize more CALIF. the greatblessings we of North America enjoyWe have just had a series of annualbecause of our Protestant heritage.meetings and elections of new officersin all departments and I'll be sendingwere along a line seldom given attention.The general topic was, "PresentDay Fulfillment of BibleProphecy." The meetings were muchappreciated, and all who were privilegedto hear the sei'mons wereastonished to learn that so much couldbe gleaned from the book of Revelations.Dr. McFeeters also assisted incommunion services on April 28.The Sabbath School conducted amembership drive, ending Sabbath,April 3, with Mrs. Elvira Skinnerdirector and Miss Anna Patton scorekeeper.The senior class rendered their annualplay, under the direction of MissMary Fowler, March 18. Quite a bitthere with some of our members, andalso ."^topping at Fresno. We expecthe will be gone four Sabbath days.During his absence prayer servicesare to be held during the hour foi'regular services, the firstservice tobe led by Mr. J. G. Love, the next byMr. J. M. Dodds, followed by Mr.Joseph Fleming and Mr. S. M. Dodds.The Primary Department of ourSabbath School was closed for a seasonon account of several cases ofsmall pox which appeared to corne toan epidemic but did not amount toanv such proportions.More developm.ents are expected inthe sale of our church property soon.Our congregation has iDeen practicingin singinff, under the efficientleadership of Mr. W. J. Fleming.Very much interest has been shownin this service and we hope to soon beable to show forth a greater degreein the beauty of the Psalms in wor­RETURNED HOME.On March 27, 1926, at Morning Sun,Iowa, Miss Martha Cannon.On March 22, at Cincinnati, Ohio,Mrs. Johanna Calvert, of the Cincinnaticongregation, in her seventysecondyear.then go out during the week to seekto bring Christ i;o men. We are expectinggreat things from this newenlistment in service. There is agrowing interest in prayer and in thesalvation of those who are out ofChrist. Jesus used the personal touch,and we are learning that this is oneof the most effective methods of reachingmen.Quite a number of our membershave been ill. Mrs. M. C. Dodds hasbeen seriously ill since the last weekof December, but at the present writingis showing signs of improvement.We are hoping and praying for aspeedy recovery.Mr. Donald Ayers, a promisingyoung man who has been brought upin the congregation from childhood,was received into the fellowship ofthe Church.The members of the Missionary So­of dramatic talent was exhibited.more copy as soon as Mr. Caskey, theThe junior annual play will beCongregational Clerk, turns over thegiven about April 15, under the directionof Miss CINCINNATI, Lytle Stormot. OHIO.summaries to me.Our Communion is to be secondThe funeral Synod Budget services is of now Mrs. a thing Calvert,of the wife past of with Mr. the George congregation, Calvert, were itsciety are busy with their hands theseSabbath in April, the 11th, Davidship. No apolog5' is needed in the usedays. They meet Thursday of eachCalderwood, of Seattle, assistant. Heof the music, sentiment or harmonyheld collection at the having home been on March completed twentyfifthbath,April Mrs. 3. Calvert was a member ofSab­week to quilt. The new officers recentlyelected are: Mrs. Robert Fen­is also to assist, I believe, in Santaof these divine son.gs. except moreAna and Hemet.practice in learning to sing them,the Cincinnati congregation W. for M. manychel, President; Mrs. Frank McGowan.Vice President; Mrs. CharlesB.The joint executive committee ofwhich we are endeavoring to accomplish.years. She will be greatly missed.the C. Y. P. U. and the W. M. S. hadThe many floral offerings testified toBelles, Secretary; and Mrs. H. J.a meeting recently, getting plans underway for our local convention inmanner especially in large buildings,Seattle is growing in a wonderfulthe high esteem in which Mrs. CalvertGeorge, Treasurer. We have awas held. She had many friends.Young Ladies' Missionary Society, recentlyorganized, which promises toAugust. We have dates almost thea-nd it is generally accepted that weThe third Sabbath of April is appointedfor our communion. We aresame as the Synodical, and while weBEAVERwill soon haveFALLSa largeCONGREGATION.city, which hasbe one of the most active and efficienthope a goodly, number will attendnowexpecting to have Rev. W. J. Sandersonas the assistant.BeaverTheoverannual400.000specialpopulation.services in the organizations connected with the congregation.Winona, yet many cannot leave California,hence we expect to hold ouring was held on April 6th. inst., withThe AnnualFalls congregationCongregationalwereMeet­heldOur budget is almo.=t raised. We February twenty-fourth to March During the past few months aannual Presbyterial as usual.a good attendance. The Treasurer'shope to report "over the top" withinseventh, inclusive. The assistant was strenuous effort has been made toMrs. A. I. Robb is in charge of areport showed more money raised bya few days.the Rev. T. C McKnight. of New Concord,Ohio. Mr. R. A. M. Steele was odical Budget. We expect to have allmeet our full obligations to the Syn­Teacher Training Class just .startedthe congregation than ever before inWe are sorry to announce the lossin our Sabbath School. We hope forour history. Setting a new pace forof three members during the pastpresent to lead the singing the last the money in the hands of Synod'sgreat results from this course in fittingour young people to be efficientthe coming year.year. It is a pleasure to give theTreasurer before he closes his booksnames of four who have been reforthe year. The members both withinand outside the bounds of the con­Sabbath School teachers.AGNES ORR CROCKETT.gregation commendable peals of Board contributions members We these the privilege greatly members that of congregation who Deacons. have have appreciate of way are have who responded worshipping been to outside live Some and the been the made flnancialan-at seldom of the in a interest made distance. with the a by bounds most have the us. best by of

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84MONTCLAIR, N. J. tinned to a much later period, and mony of findingevidences of it in al- There are men like David HumeOr, tho mn.vT,^r,o- ^f Ar^vil 19+>i n locally Until long after the Christian most every part of the world cause who will not be convinced of a miraclehp«,rtif,Vi vprnf^H«,?n?%f^Hrf

April 21, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11barren desert. They tell of wombatsas large as an ox, of turtles nine feetin length, of elephants twenty feetlong, of dinosaurs eiehty-seven feetin length, of bears, lions, deer, rhinoceroses,hippopotamuses, and of practicallyall other animals which werelarger than their living representa­forced to abandon this theory. Still phenomena inject millions of yearsmen think that they have to extend into the Divine record?the record of creation for millions of Underlying Skeptical Philosophyyears in order to account for the Skepticism has always rebelledtaried forms of life which now exist in against the miraculous in history.the world. Skeptics cannot accept God The Sadducees, who were the skepticsand special creation, so they have sup­of their day among the Hebrews, re­posed that somehow nature could peiformthe work of creating species if refused to accept the fact of the resurjectedthe evidence, and persistentlytives. In addition to this they tell usl&ttgbttnian Cl)iHd[) in t^ &, •. 8.of giant races such as the Cro-magnon allowed millions of years in which to rection of Christ. As they were inWitherspoon Bldg or any of itamen, larger than the average man of do it. But while Darwin was theorizingwith the idea that nature knew became the center of conflict in the that your theories require do not ex­power, the subject of the resurrectionPhiladelphiaDepositorietthe present age. No wonder that SirJ. W. Dawson said, when comparing nothing but a hit-and-miss method of early apostolic church. They tried by ist anywhere and perhaps never havethe past with the modern world: "We ordering new generations, Mendel was ridicule and brutality to silence the existed; at any rate it is impossiblemay almost say that all things left to proving that nature works on a mathematicalplan in her rules of heredity, skeptical philosophers among the ent world or the past." He showsteachers of the resurrection. The to discover them either in the pres­themselves tend to degenerate, andonly a new breathing of the Almighty and that this extends through all the Greeks also rejected the miraculous. that the representations concerningSpirit can start them on the path of higher forms of plant and animal life, When Paul, in Athens, ])reached the them, in the effort to point out thatadvancement."so that there is no crossing over from resurrection to the Epicureans and they have no religion are incorrectWhy then is there a difference of one type to another. And now WilliamBateson comes forward and con­some politely dismissed themselves The philosophical scientist cannotStoics, some sneered, some mocked and and largely imaginary.interpretation of these facts? Why doso many men think that they sec firms Mendel's findings by saying: from his audience. The rejection of prove our ancestors or our contemporariesamong the savages to proofs of evolution, or a steady march "That particular and essential bit of the miraculous in the creation or inbeof all things upward? Principally the theory of evolution which is concernedwith the origin and nature of festation of skepticism in the present the blame for the promulgation ofthe Deluge is simply another mani­materialists. He will have to takebecause o* their m,isinte,rjiirtation ofthe phenomena of geology. We have species remains utterly mysterious. age. We do not affirm that all men that idea to himself. But what hasseen that the biologist, the psychologist,the anthropologist, and other evo­considerable, we daily witness, but no are skeptics, but the theory comes has gained nothing and has lost much.. . . Variation of many kinds, often who believe in a measure of evolution the avowed materialist gained? Helutionists all go back to the mysteriousabyss of ancient time and invoke feel as we used to do, that the process world, and Christians should guard be a leader in the church, drifted soorigin of species. . . . We no longer from a skeptical philosophy of the Darwin, who at one time studied tothe fossil world to conflrm themselves of variation, now contemporaneously themselves against being influenced far that even in some of his correspondence,he became profane. (Ori­in their theories, and that their evolutiontheories are based upon an arti­which needs merely the element of that spontaneous generation and gin of Species, Vol I., p. 28.) He lostaccruing, is the beginning of a work by it. The Christian can be certainficial and unsubstantiated conception time for its completion; for even time perpetual motion will never be discovered,because both the origin of "He mourned because his mind wasinterest in the arts and literature.of geology. Moreover, evolutionists cannot complete that which has nothave not taken into account, in a yet begun" (Science, Jan. 1922). Millionsof years, therefore, are of no er are from God.bidly apprehensive lest his childrenlife and the source of everlasting pow­weak and dizzy; and he became mor­proper manner, the results of domesticcare and training. Almost all kinds avail in producing new phyla, genera, When Dr. Len G. Broughton was a were, by heredity, doomed to the sameof plants and animals and fowl have or even species. 'There is no need for, medical student he could not accept fate. He gradually lost pleasure inbeen developed under the care of and no adequate scientific reason why the supernatural generation of Christ. most phases, even, of his work" (Theman. Thus man, under God, has been we need to insert millions of years He went to a Doctor of Divinity, who Dogma of Evolution, p. 190). Johnable to bring about a partial recovery anywhere in the record of creation. reasoned with him and left him in Stuart Mills was an evolutionist. Heof domestic creatures from their de­Agenerate state. This has not resulted Dawson, stands looking at the gorge he had completed his medical educa­code to benefit mankind, but directedthe noted geologist. Sir. J. W. greater perplexity than ever. When thought that he had found a moral'in producing new species, or changing of Niagara, that great geological timeguage,he concludes that the time munity to begin his practice. He tells the words, "Most Unhappy." That istion he went to a backwoods com­his friends to write on his tombstonethem permanently, for if left to themselvesthey would degenerate rapidly since man and the higher mammals us that a backwoods preacher, in a the natural end of the man who eliminatesGod from his thought and life.again. God's original production was appeared upon earth has been less morning sermon, knocked out morebetter than man's reconstruction can than eight thousand years. And as skepticism in a half hour than he had Dr. William M. Taylor once spoke ofever be. Evidence of this fact is registeredin the rocks all over the world. tain top and surveys all the phen­said: "If there is anybody here Stuart Mill and Dr. Thomas GuthrieProf. G. M. Price stands upon a moun­gotten in three years. The preacher having read the biographies of JohnWhi/ Inject Millions of Years? omena of geological formations, he troubled about the mystery of God at about the same time. He said theWhy should men desire to inject concludes that the world is not older becoming man, I want to take you former was sad and morose, while themillions of years any place into the than the few thousand years indicated back to the flrstchapter of Genesis latter was buoyant, cheerful and uplifting.Divine Record? Men used to think by Moses in the inspired Record. and the flrstverse. 'In the beginningthat they had to insert millions of Dawson says: "Even evolutionists, God.' My brother, let me ask you The Psalmist said: "The fool hathyears into the second sentence of the when sufficiently candid, admit their this: do you believe God was in the said in his heart, There is no God."Bible in order COVENANTER to account for the originand orderly arrangement of mat­. . . and fall back on periods of rapidBOOKS case not proven FOR by SALE geological evidence beginning? That is to say, that be­(14:1.fore the beginning began God was?" who denies God in his heart as he whoHe is just as much of a foolChildren's Catechism.30 cents a dozenter. They were then influenced by paraxysmal evolution, of 'metamorphosis'as it has been called, scarcelyBrown Catechism.30 t( Dr. Broughton said to himself: "Yes, boasts of his infidelity. The scientistskeptics who had 'advanced the NebularHypothesis in order to account for differing from the 35 idea " of a copy creationShorter Catechism50 " I believe that." "Now," continued the who deliberately rules God out of allLarger Catechismpreacher, "if you believe that God was consideration, and presumes that hethe formation of the earth without under law, or mediate 60 creation" it (ModernScience in Bible Lands, p. 85).New England Primer CatechismGod. Even devout theologians acceptedit. But now scientists upon Why then shall we, in order to sat­10 " ahead of the beginning, you believe can flnd the origin of life or the evolutionof all life without God, ratherRef. Presbyterian Catechism10 i the only mysterious thing of the universe.If I believed that, God knows than being one of the wisest men ofRef. Pres. Manual Doctrine15 "purely physical grounds have been isfy the imaginings 15 of men who " wishElliott's HandbookI could believe anything else in the the earth, is properly characterized byto eliminate all 40 miracles and it unusualMcKnight Handbook Second Coming1.00 tithe Psalmist. Sir Isaac Newton, inRef. Pres. Book Disciplinehis early life, was an outspoken infldel,but later after examining theRef. Pres. TestimonyConfession Faithevidences of Christianity, he changedworld." After relating this. Dr.1.00 i Broughton adds: "I had gone to collegeand traveled through the mys­10 "50teries of the theory of reproductionand cell formation, and had come his opinion. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A D i r e c t o r y o f O u r C i t y C h u r c h e sTo make it easy for those going to the city to find our Church.To help connect up with the Church, Covenanters who may already be there.If you know of Covenanters going into the city see that they have this information.Write the pastors about Covenanters who have gone to the city.Scores have been lost to the Church because they failed to get in touch with our people at the right time.CongregationPastor or Corres'dentHis AddressHis PhoneAddress of ChurchAlleghenyWallace A. Young, cor. 712 Taylor Ave.,Avalon, Pa.CambridgeW. C. Stewart, cor. 283 Summer Ave.,Reading, Mass.Central Allegheny Rev. R. C. Reed 204 Langley St.,Pittsburgh, Pa.ChicagoRev. P. J. McDonald 6552 University Ave.,Chicago, 111.CincinnatiRev. E. M. Elsey 212 Calhoun St.,Cincinnati, OhioDenverRev. J. G. McElhinney 1169 S. Gaylord St.,Denver, Colo.East End, Pittsburgh Rev. E. L. McKnight 3 Allemac Ave.,Pittsburgh, Pa.First Beaver Falls Rev. J. B. Tweed Darlington Road,Beaver Falls, Pa.First BostonRev. W. J. McKnight 200 Willow Ave.,First PhiladelphiaFresno, Calif.Kansas CityLos AngelesMontclairNew CastleOrlando, Fla.Portland, Ore.Rev. S. E. GreerJohn G. Dodds, cor.Rev. Paul ColemanRev. J. D. EdgarRev. T. M. SlaterRev. E. A. CrooksPittsburgh (8th St.) T. H. Boyd, cor.Santa AnaSeattleSecond BostonSecond New YorkW. Somerville, Mass.206 S. 43rd St.,W. Philadelphia, Pa.Route B, Box 39c,Fresno, Calif.4202 Adams St.,Kansas City, Kans.5615 Irvington Place,Los Angeles, Calif.90 Midland Ave.,Montclair, N. J.605 Oak St.,New Castle, Pa.Rev. W. J. McBurney R. F. D. 1,Orlando, Fla.E. McBurney, cor. 7831/2 Williams Ave.,Portland, Ore.Rev. Samuel EdgarSecond Philadelphia Rev. F. L. StewartSyracuse Rev. A. A. WylieThird New York Rev. F, Ill M. East Foster 177th St., Sedgwick 8002New York City, N. Y.Third Philadelphia 2410 Rev. F. N. M. Marshall Wilson St., Bell Telephone,WilkinsburgWinnipeg, CanadaYoungstownCourt 47700508-WCedar 9146-JMidway 1633Avon 8863-YSouth 8510-RWest View 1221-MBeaver Falls 1845-JSomerset 2328-REvergreen 0875Winfleld 1923-WGarfield 87602173-J2246-RMain 1617Frick Annex,Pittsburgh, Pa.818 S. Flower St., 772-RSanta Ana, Calif.Rev. David Calderwood 1276 E. 69th St.,Seattle, Wash.Rev. J. M. Foster 59 Pinckney St., Bowdoin 1820-JBoston, Mass.Rev. Walter McCarroll 1438 Shakespeare Ave., Jerome 2774Rev. J. B. WillsonRev. F. E. AllenNew York City, N. Y.225 N. 17th St., Locust 1689Philadelphia, Pa.116 E. Lafayette Ave., Warren 9134-RSyracuse, N. Y.849 Rev. Parkwood F. F. Reade Ave., 4-1662Youngstown, OhioPhiladelphia, Pa. Columbia 5311810 South Ave., Franklin 1980-RWilkinsburg, Pa.745 Beverley St., A-7664Winnipeg, Man., Can,Perrysville & Mclntyre,North SideAntrim St., Cambridge,Inman Square606 Sandusky St.,North Side65th St. & Evans Ave.,South Side422 Clinton St.,Brighton DistrictSouth Pearl & Virgina,South SideHighland Ave. & Harvard St.,East LibertyDarlington RoadRiverviewWarren Ave.,Near Boston Library40th & Sansom Sts.,West PhiladelphiaNo building4400 Wyoming St.,South West23rd & Stanford Sts.,South SideSouth Park St.Pine & Oak Sts.,East SideCor. Amelia & Revere Sts.Minnesota & Ainsworth8th St.,Near Allegheny River1st & SpurgeonCentralOlive & Terry,Central44 Chambers St.,West End308 West 122nd St.,Upper Manhattan, West Side17th & Race Sts.,Central2517 S. Salina St.,South Side1932 Walton Ave.,BronxFranklin & Dauphin,North CentralSouth Ave., & Central St.,Center of Wilkinsburg946 Winnipeg Ave.,N. W. CentralHigh & Edwards Sts.,South SideTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MAY 16. PRAYER MEETING TOPICS FOR APRIL 28, MAY 5 AND 12.VOL. 84. NO. 2168.4 3 R D Y E A RAPRIL 28, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged In the Christian' Nation in June. 1894'. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weelcly October 4th, 1911.Pablished Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbj i^rian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.THE PROHIBITION QUESTION. and most determined effort yet made bythe liquor forces to regain their lostTHE matter that is foremost in nationalground. The Judiciary Committee is dry.affairs these past two weeks is theBut one member. Senator Reed, is wiet, andmatter of the Eighteenth Amendment, theunder the subterfuge of questioning theVolstead Act, and the enforcement of bothwitnesses who favor Prohibition and theFederal and State laws under the Amendment.New York State is agitated overrigid enforcement of the law. SenatorReed succeeds in his effort to rob the advocatesof Prohibition of a large portionthe matter of a referendum of the questionof a State statute to enforce the Volsteadof their allotted time. That is about allAct. It is proposed to put the questionhe succeeds in doing, unless it be that heof whether a State enforcement law shallexposes the weakness of the position occupiedby the liquor advocates and thebe enacted before the people at the Fallelection. Bound up in the matter is aproposal to request Congress to leave toeach State the determination of the'alcoholiccontent of beverages that may besold legally. Of course, the idea is to findsanction for the legal sale of beveragescontaining very much more than one-halfof one per cent of alcohol. At presentNew York State has no enforcement actI to make prohibition effective. Indeed, theState might well be charged with nullificationof the Eighteenth Amendment. Inface of the absence of any State enforcementact and of any effective effortto enforce the Volstead Act by the Stateofficials, Gen. Lincoln C. Andrews, headof the Federal Prohibition forces, declaresthat conditions are improving in New YorkState and elsewhere. In this statement ofopinion he is supported by the SalvationArmy officers, settlement workers, ministersand church workers in New York City.Hearings have been proceeding beforethe Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington.Both "wets" and "drys" have appearedarguing for and against the billsthat are before Congress dealing with theliOiuor traffic. This is the best organizedlengths to which they will go to accomplishtheir desires. It is seldom that aSenator of the United States descends tothe level to which Senator Reed has descendedin these hearings.The possibility of enforcing the ProhibitoryAct is continually bobbing up in thesehearings. The advocates of prohibitionand its rigid enforcement are quite competentto handle the question. They leaveno room for reasonable doubt that the lawcan be enforced; that in the face of theapathy of many officials charged with itsenforcement, it is being enforced. Mrs.Mable C. Willebrandt, Assistant Attorney-General in charge of prohibition prosecutions,appeared before the Committee toanswer questions that might be put toher. She was asked, in the list of questionsaddressed to her, "Is prohibition beingenforced?" "The statistics," she replied,"speak for themselves, and theyshow an increasing effectiveness in thematter of enforcement. For example, in1922 we had 24,000 convictions and collectedin fines $4,000,000. In 1923 the convictionstotalled 34,000 and the fines collectedamounted to $5,800,000. In 1924the convictions amounted to 37,000 and thefines collected amounted to $7,487,000.For 1925 the convictions were 38,000 innumber and the fines totalled $7,681,000."Again, the jail sentences are interesting.In 1923 these sentences averagedtwenty-one days. In 1924 the average wasthirty-four days, while in 1925 the averagehad increased to forty-three days. In1922 the sentences imposed amounted to1,052 years, in 1923 they totaled 2,003years, in 1924 the aggregate was 3,496years, and in 1925 the total was 4,569years. I therefore say the law is becomingincreasingly effective."Then Senator Reed inquired, "Well, Mrs.Willebrandt, can this law be enforced ornot?" "It can," was the reply.While this matter of law enforcementis before us, it is of interest to note thatthe British authorities have extendedour right to search in the Bahamas forcontraband liquors destined to be smuggledinto United States territory. Ourrevenue cutters are to be permitted tovisit the islands and, in conjunction withBritish ships, make the search. Underan existing treaty our forces can searchBritish vessels anywhere within one hour'ssteaming of our coasts. This limit is generallyregarded as about 12 miles. Thisnew arrangement is not voiced in a treatybut is an understanding based upon "thetraditional friendship" between Americaand Britain. The London Daily News declares: "The present action of the BritishGovernment is far less than the requirementsof justice and propriety, but it atleast shows a praiseworthy anxiety toavoid the responsibility for a thoroughlydisgraceful traffic."

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84C o v e n a n t e r C h u r c h R a i s e sN i n e t y P e r C e n t o f i t s B u d g e tBalance from Fourth DistributionFebruary ReceiptsMarch - April 15th Receiptson $ 168.844,621.9325,464.00For Final Distribution$30,254.77DepartmentsAmount Asked PorFifth andLast DistributionTotal AmountForeign Missions $42,300.00Jewish Mission 3,100.00Southern Mission 6,100,00Indian Mission 4,200.00Home Mission 14,200.00Witness Work 4,700.00Geneva CoUege 16,400.00Theological Seminary 2,900.00Widows & Orphans ... 1,400.00Ministerial Relief 1,500.00Evangelistic Work 2,300.00Aged People's Home 900.00$10,931.84734.351,884.281,127.875,103.931,754.166,142.941,098.88487.66528.89219.88Over the Top$38,070.002,790.005,490.003,780.0012,780.004,230J014,760.002,610.001,260.001,350.002,070.001,449.24Totals $100,000.00BALANCE OF$30,014.68240.09FOR NEST EGGNEXT YEAR$90,639.24$30,254.77Congratulations are due those congregations that went Over the Top; we offer kind wordsof appreciation to those who failed to reach the Goal, but did their best. Much credit shouldbe given our faithful Forward Movement Secretary for efficient services rendered in this departmentof the work of the Covenanter Church. Let the work of the Covenanter Churchgo forward.JAMES S. TIBBY, Treasurer209 9th Street - - Pittsburgh, Pa.

April 28, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lHOW MR. MELLON ADMINISTERSTHE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.During some years the Christian peopleof the country have been exercised overthe failure of the Treasury Departmentof the United States, of which the Prohibitionunit is a part, to make any reasonableeffort to enforce the Volstead Act.This has raised the question in manyminds whether the other departments underMr. Mellon are suffering in like fashion.Those who would expect a certaindegree of consistency in the whole treasuryadministration will find some confirmationin a recent report of a CongressionalCommittee as published in theDearborn Independent.One subject investigated was that ofamortization, which was an allowancemade to firmsthat had taken up war workand had equipment scrapped by the comingof peace. These corporations originallyput in claims for 331 millions and wereallowed 425 millions, which shows howgenerous the treasury department can be.One of the firms originally claimed659 thousand and was allowed finally8912thousand, another that originally claimed6 millions was allowed finally15 millions.It is instructive to learn that no generalruling was made on this subject until "ayear and eight months after which amortizationallowances might be re-determined."All rulings were arbitrary."In addition to the refunds of 151 millionsallowed in 1925 and recently published,the total refunds amounted to 459millions from the beginning of the fiscalyear 1921 to April 30, 1925.""Millions of money have been lost byfarmers who purchased lands at inflatedwar values, but, with the exception of twosugar companies, no allowances for farmland has come to the attention of the Committee."In regard to what happens to employeeswho give information about fraudulentcases the Report reads: "It has been andnow is the policy of the Commissioners ofInternal Revenue to discourage such protestsand to make examples of the subordinateswho make them."The Committee claims to have receivedaid in their investigations from the headsof certain departments and adds "Sincethe conclusion of our hearings every oneof these heads has been removed from theexecutive position which he held."All this is not pleasant reading forAmerican citizens, but it serves to explainwhy the Volstead Act is not properly enforced.A distillery experience does notseem to be a good preparation for a governmentofficial.WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH THECOVENANTER CHURCH?By E. W. Hosack.There have been many in the past whoKave given various answers to this question,but it seems to the writer that themost important matter has never beenmentioned, namely, the keeping of ourcovenant. When God created man. He enteredinto a covenant of life with him.When he broke that. He entered into acovenant of grace with him.From the teaching of God's word itseems that He only deals with His peoplethrough covenant obligations. And, wecan safely say, that He always punishescovenant violation. When Joshua came toenter the promised land, God promised togive him Jericho, but made a covenantwith him that the spoils should be dedicatedto Him. But there was an Achanin the camp who wanted a new garmentand more gold, who appropriated some tohis own use. But Israel could not standbefore their enemies. When Joshua inquiredof God, He said Israel hath sinned.Notice He did not say, Achan hath sinned,but, Israel hath sinned. Therefore Israelcould not stand before their enemies. Oneother covenant we wish to refer to, namelythat which Joshua made with the Gibeonites.For although that covenant wasmade contrary to God's specific direction,yet He punished the children of Israel forthe violation of it.The denomination known as the Covenantersalso made a covenant with God,known as the covenant of 1871. Thewriter, though young at that time, sworethat covenant. We know some who wouldnot, saying, "It is better not to vow, thanto vow and not pay." We wish to call attentionto three particulars in which itseems to the writer we have violated ourcovenant obligations:1. In regard to will-worship. As Synodin 1921 gave a decision, that singinghymns is will-worship, and it has been anopen secret that not only members butministers have been doing so for a quarterof a century.2. Many ministers have laid dovm theirtestimony against secret oath-bound societiesin order to work with those whoshut Christ's name out of their lodges.3. Many members and elders have saton juries, which as the writer sees it, isnot in accordance with the covenant, inwhich we say, "We will continue to refuseto incorporate by any act with thepolitical body until this blessed reformationhas been secured." If this is notcovenant violation, would some one pleaseinform the writer what a covenant violationwould be?Can our Church stand before our spiritalenemies?Can we have the Spirit in convertingpower ?Can we overcome this regular annual decrease?If the Covenanter Church does notmeasure up to her responsibility, God willraise up another agency to do His work.His word shall not return unto Him void,.but it shall accompish that which Heplease. If the above is true, what is theremedy ?Denver, Colo.THE BOOK OF PSALMS.By Dr. J. M. Foster.The Divinely Appointed Manual of PraiseIn God's Worship for the ChristianFamily, the Christian Nationand the Christian Church.(Continued)VI. God appointed the Psalms for Hispraise. Few of the Psalms were writtenbefore David's time, at least 450 years afterMoses wrote the XC Psalm. The collectionwas not completed until after thecaptivity, by Ezra and the men of theGreat Synagogue, and that was so nearthe new dispensation that they would seemto have been prepared for it, as all theScriptures were. The Psalms were usedexclusively in the service of praise in theOld Testament dispensation. David, theson of Jesse, said, and the man who wasraised up on high, the anointed of the Godof Jacob, and the sweet Psalmist of Israel,said, "The Spirit of the Lord spake by me,and His word was in my tongue." II Sam.XXIII: 1-2. David was anointed to writePsalms by the Spirit as much as to reignas King. "Hezekiah commanded to singpraise unto the Lord in the words of Davidand of Asaph, the seer." II Chron. XXIX:30. The Psalms were sung by Christ andHis disciples during the days of His flesh.The Psalms were sung in the temple serviceat the annual feasts. Christ joinedin that service. The Psalms were sungin the synagogue on Sabbath. Christjoined in that. Only one reference is madeto singing in the gospels. At the close ofthe last Passover, in Matt. XXVI:30, andMark XIV:26, we read, "And when theyhad sung a hymn they went out into themount of Olives." This is admitted to bea part of the Greater Hallel, consisting ofCXIII to CXVIII Psalms. The apostlescommanded us to sing the Psalms in God'sworship. The apostolic rule is laid downin James V:13. "Is any merry, let himsing psalms." The apostle Paul expresslyenjoins, in Eph. V:19 and Col. 111:16,to use the "Book of Psalms" in God'spraise. "Let the word of Christ dwell inyou richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishingone another in psalms andhymns and spiritual songs, singing withgrace in your hearts unto the Lord."

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 841. There is no authority here for uninspiredhymns in God's worship. Ptolemy,King of Egypt, asked a number of JewishRabbis to come from Jerusalem and translatethe Old Testament Hebrew Scripturesinto Greek for his library. Tradition saysseventy came. This was about 280 yearsB. C. It is called the Septuagint. It wasused by the Jews in every city of theRoman Empire. It was used by our Lord.The apostles used it in their missionarywork, for they found it in the synagoguesof the Jews. Paul was familiar with itas a Hebrew boy. He had likely committedthe Psalms in it. The Colossianand Ephesian Christians had the Septuagint.They were familiar with it. TheHebrew converts had possibly committedthe Psalms in it. The children of bothcongregations had no doubt committedthe Psalms in the Greek Bible. They knewthat part of the Psalms, sixty-six in number,bore the title Psalmos, the first wordPaul uses. They knew that another part,thirty-four in number, bore the titlehymnos, the second word Paul uses. Andthey likewise knew that others still borethe title songs, odoi, in number six, whilesome twenty bore a cognate title, makingtv/enty-six. Now, when they read Paul'sletter, they would naturally conclude thathe referred to these different classes ofthe inspired "Book of Psalms." The word"spiritual" confirms this. It means thatof which the Holy Ghost is the Author—songs that are spirit breathed or inspired.And according to the Greek constructionit qualifies all three words and not simplysongs, as in our version. It reads, "in inspiredPsalms, inspired hymns and inspiredsongs." Only the Psalter containssuch. Modern hymnals do not have them.It is just as great a sin to substitute ahuman hymnal in the worship of God, inplace of the inspired Psalter, as it wouldbe to substitute a good tract for the bookof James. The Christian conscience wouldbe shocked by the latter. Why is the formerdone with such complacency?2. Only the inspired words of Christcan be safely used in "teaching and admonishing."In the preaching service thepastor presents Christ, instructing men indoctrines and awakening them to duties."Whom we preach, warning every man andteaching every man." (Col. 1:28.) In thepraise service the people perform this servicefor each other, "teaching and admonishingone another in psalms, and hymnsand spiritual songs." The only safeguardagainst error in the instruction and warningwhich church members give each otherin the service of praise, is in rigidly adheringto the inspired Psalms of the wordof God.3. The inspired Psalms are, by way ofeminence, "the word of Christ." Theyspeak of His Deity: "Thy throne, 0 God,is forever and ever." They speak of Hishumanity: "This poor man cried, Godheard and saved Him from all His distresses."They speak of His sufferings:Psalm XXII describes the pain and shameof the cross. He seems to have repeatedthis Psalm on the cross. Psalm XVI describesHis resurrection. Psalm CX presentsHis coronation. In the gospels wehave the outward life of Christ. In thePsalms v\'e have the inner life of our Lordduring the days of His flesh. The prayersof the Psalms were the prayers of Christupon earth.4. The Psalms are a perfect vehicle ofpraise. They unfold the perfections ofGod. They delineate the workings ofgrace in the heart of man. The Psalmsare the Spirit's channel for reaching theheart of the worshipper. They are theSpirit's way for the worshipper to theheart of God. "God is a Spirit, and theythat worship Him, must worship Him inSpirit and in truth." To worship God "inspirit," the sentiment of the heart mustcorrespond to the outward expression. Itis mockery to express penitence withoutfeeling the spirit of contrition, to expressadoration without solemn awe and fearand reverence in the heart, to express lovewhen complacential delight is not in theheart. To worship God "in truth," wemust use the forms God has appointed andexpress the sentiments of the heart in thelanguage of the Holy Ghost, "singing andmaking melody in your hearts unto theLord." The word "making melody" signifiesto strike the chords of an. harp. TheHoly Ghost strikes the chords of the lyreof the believing heart with the plectrumof the Psalter and the worshipper expressesthe sentiment with his voice in thewords of the Psalter—that is acceptablepraise.VII. God has appointed no other Bookof Praise. God inspired men in New Testamenttimes to write Gospels, Acts, Epistlesand Revelation, but none to writePsalms. He endowed men with gifts ofmiracles, tongues, prophesying, but nonewith the gift of composing Psalms. Heraised up and qualified David and Asaphto write Psalms but He did not raise upand qualify anyone for that work in NewTestament times. The inference is inevitable,that God intended the church in allages to use the "Book of Psalms" as her"only manual of praise." Anything elseis offering what is not commanded, and,of course, is not acceptable worship. "Thesins forbidden in the second commandmentare the .worshipping of God by imagesor any other way not appointed inHis word" (Shorter Catechism). "In vaindo they worship me, teaching for doctrinethe commandments of men." Matt. XV:9.Jeroboam was condemned for institutinga religious feast "like the feast that is inJudah," without God's appointment.I Kings VlI:o2. Nadab and Abihu wereconsumed v/ith fire from God's presencebecause they offered "strange fire uponthe altar," which God "commanded themnot." Lev. X :l-2. God sought to kill Mosesat the Inn because he had neglected tocircumcise his two sons and Zipporahsaved his life by performing the rite witha sharp stone. Ex. IV:24. Now to displacethe Psalter with an uninspired hymnal inGod's worship is to repeat Jeroboam';;folly, the presumption of Nadab and Abihu,the sinful neglect of God'.s order likethat of Moses. God is a "jealous God" andwill receive no worship that He has not appointedin His word. God requires "thereceiving, observing and keeping pure andentire all such religious worship and ordinancesas He has appointed in His word."(Shorter Catechism.) In the great daysof the church's revivals Psalms only weresung: in the great feasts of Hezekiah andJosiah the Psalms were sung. During thethree centuries of Rome pagan persecution.Christians sang the Psalms. TheWaldenses, the Israel of the Alps, sang thePsalms during the dark days of Romepapal persecution. The Huguenots ofFrance, the churches of Switzerland, ledby Calvin, the Reformers of Holland, andthe Covenanters of Scotland and Irelandused the Psalms in their long-drawn battlewith popery and prelacy. Jonathan Edwardsand the New England colonists usedthe Psalms exclusively. "And they weregiants in those days." And when thetimes of refreshing from the presence ofthe Lord shall come, ushering in the millenialreign, the "Book of Psalms" will furnishthe patriotic songs of an obedientChristian nation and the hallelujah songsof a united and triumphant church.Hymns of human composition may serveto "get up" a man-made revival of religion,but the inspired Psalms are essential tobring down a God-given revival. We haveno more,right to substitute a collection ofuninspired hymns in God's worshipp forthe divinely appointed Psalter than wehave to get up a new theory of the atonementor a new form of church government."To the law and to the testimony; if theyspeak not according to this word it is becausethere is no light in them."(The End)Edward Gibbon, the great historian, itis said, died in most pitiful disappointmentbecause he had plans laid that requiredten more years of life on earth to complete; yet he does not seem to have had asingle plan to which death did not put anend. How vastly different it was with SirIsaac Newton, the discoverer of the lawof gravitation. He was far-sighted. Hisplans included the beyond. He is workingthem out still.

April 28, 1926A FAMILY PAPER€ b a n g e l i j s t t t: : SDepartment : :Conducted By Members of theEvangelistic Committee.THE EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS ATCOLLEGE HILL.It was my privilege to hold EvangelisticMeetings recently in the College Hillchurch and I have been asked to write abrief report for the Christian Nation,which I am very glad to do.The firstthing that rejoices my heartis that so many were led to publicly acceptJesus Christ. We praise His namefor this. Also the large number who tookforward steps was very fine.In hospitality and wonderful entertainment,Mr. Steele, Mr. Steuart and I canonly say "Thank You" for the splendidway in which we were entertained. Ourstay in the Redpath home was a delightfrom beginning to end. The homes of Mr.Cook and President Pearce were likewisethrown open to us, Mr. Steuart stayingwith the Cooks, and Mr. and Mrs. Steelewith the Pearces for a time.The cooperation of the people from WestMayfield or Oakville Chapel is worthy ofhigh commendation. I had had the pleasureof teaching there in my student daysand the way they turned out to the meetingswas very gratifying. A number ofthem accepted Christ. In fact, the "FirstFruits" of the revival came in the Chapelthe first Sabbath evening when Mr. Steuartconducted the meeting, assisted by aGirl's Gospel Team from College Hill.Three persons accepted Jesus that night.Two meetings were held in the KeystoneDriller among the men of the Foundryunder Mr. Hays. The room was fulleach time and much interest was evident.Many of the men came later to the meetings.A fine meeting was held in the JuniorHigh School. Mr. Steele also returned tosing for them at their request.The students gave fine cooperation, attendingin a wonderful way consideringthat it was mid-semester exam week.Chapel talks and meetings with the Y.M. and the faculty were on the program.President Pearce gave every assistancepossible.On the last evening the members andpastor of the Geneva congregation werepresent in a body. Also, Mr. Murphybrought the group from Eastvale Chapelon that evening. The church was packed.Mr. Redpath had done a fine job of advertising.The wonderful new church,with its beauty and symmetry—one of themost beautiful churches I have ever seen—the faithful choir, the fine men's banquet,the splendid social reception followingthe Tuesday night meeting, the growingattendance from 130 up to 320 the lastevening, the coming of many from a distance—allthese things were used of theLord to greatly bless the meetings.Space fails me, but a few words moremust be written. Weir Steuart againproved himself a leader and soul-winner,among other things going to BeaverCounty Jail and leading a young man thereto accept Christ. His presence was oneof the reasons for the success of the meetings.Mr. Steele knows how to lead outand the singing was glorious with thechoir and audience singing the old Psalmsin a truly spiritual manner.Dean C. N. Newpher was present andencouraged the Dormitory boys to attend.Sam Boyle drew some foxes for one of the"Junior Sermons" and was on the jobthroughout. The spiritual leadership ofMorton Clarke, Mary Slater and MaryCurry was very evident. John Ray,President of the Student Body, broughthis certificate and united with the churchduring the meetings.The coming of the Death Angel into"Bo" McMillen's home and the passing ofhis beloved wife on the last Sabbath eveningbrought an atmosphere of sympathyand sorrow to all. Also prayer was offeredfor his little girl, Fleurette, affectionatelyknown as "Little Bo Peep," who was sovery sick. These things saddened andsobered us all those days.It remains for others to write of themany things I have not mentioned. Theresponse to every appeal was beyond myexpectations. The solemn Communion• Service with Rev. Redpath's masterlyAction Sermon was most impressive.I come home again to find a prayingpeople who have been loyally supportingthe work in earnest prayer, and I discoveranother great cause of the success of God'sSaving Power so plainly exercised. Onething that gives me great confidence andboldness when away on these trips is theknowledge that Winchester congregationis back of the work in prayer.May God bless College Hill increasinglyas the years go by.E. K. PATTON.At the very worst, death to the Christianis naught but a shadow. Christ met thesubstance, only the shadow remains. Anda shadow can never harm. The shadowof a dog cannot bite, the shadow of a lioncannot rend, the shadow of death cannotdestroy.No man can serve two masters. No heartis large enough to hold two thrones.Con0en0u0 of €)ptnton0In iTatJor of tt)e psalmsTholuck.Whatever truths or praises can bespoken or sung of the wisdom, eternity,omnipotence, holiness, justice and mercyof God are expressed in the Psalms. Hereis piety which, on the one hand, losing itselfin the praises of God's grace, preserveson the other an open eye for Hisglory in nature, before whose view the declarationof the Book of the Law and thatof the Book of Creation commingle. Herewe have the unceasing praise of God ingloomy as well as in joyous days, for merciestemporal and spiritual, in every varietyand tone of expression, leading up tothe last Psalm, the many-tongued echoesof the entire Book, with the oft-repeated,universal call, "Praise ye the Lord."Joseph Kyle.Jesus Christ Himself drew upon this exhaustlesstreasure. The heart that lovedand ached and trusted as none before orsince found all that is to be desired in theBook of Psalms. In that upper room, asHe looked out through the shadows to thejoy that was set before Him, He hymnedHis confidence in Zion's songs. On thecross, suffering in body and in soul as nomere man ever suffered or can suffer, thesesongs of the Spirit furnished Him worthyexpression of His anguish and His faith.He chose the words of one of them as afit dismissal of the spirit which had animatedHis human body, and the strains offour others served as a suitable introductionto the world for the Holy Spirit ofpromise who should vivify His mysticalbody, the Church. If these songs possessa fullness which satisfied the Christ ofGod, what need have we to supplementthem, to supplant them, with the songsof men?Augustine.The voice of Christ and His Church iswell nigh the only voice to be heard inthe Psalms. They are sung through thewhole world, and there is nothing hid fromthe heat thereof.Talbot W. Chambers.According to Eusebius the martyrs inthe Thebaid employed their last breath inuttering these divine compositions, justas was done centuries later by John Hussand Jerome of Prague when burning atthe stake. And still in our own day thesesongs continue to filltheir high office as amanual of public and private devotion.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84fal the Sabbath SchoelBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for Sabbath, May 16, 1926.ABRAHAM AND THESTRANGERS.Genesis 18:1-8, 16-19.We have said that chapter seventeenis the key chapter in the recordof Abraham's life, because in thatchapter the covenant is signed andsealed.method God used in bringing Abrahamto the point of faith and faithfulnesswhere it would be safe forHim to enter into formal agreementwith Abraham.We found that God prepared Abrahamfor this covenant by a series ofmanifestations and tests of his faith.Our lesson last Sabbath was a recordof one of these tests. Abraham wassuddenly elevated to power and fame.By his victory over Chedorlaomer andthe kings Abraham -was lifted to aplace of supreme power in that country.How would a man of faith actunder these circumstances? Abrahammeasured up nobly. This was seenby his forgiving and generous spirittoward Lot, by acknowledging Melchizedekhis superior and by scorningthe wages of the king of Sodom. Andafter other tests in which Abrahamproved his faith in God, God madethe covenant of chapter 17.We should study the portion todayin the light of chapter 22. We willall agree that the climax of Abraham'slife is found in chapter 22,where he measured up so grandly tothe supreme test of his faith by offeringIsaac on the altar. It is said inthe Revised Version that "God didprove Abraham."faith to the test. It is the same kindof test as the ones recorded in chapters12-16, only much more severe.Notice the words, "And it came topass after these things." After whatthings? The things recorded in chapters18-21. But we may ask, why not beforethem? Because Abraham was notready for that supreme test of his faithbefore that time. So the purpose ofthe events recorded in chapters 18-21was to bring Abraham's faith up tothe point where it would enable himto stand the supreme test of his life.That being true we should study eachevent of these chapters as a meansstroying Sodom: His personal investigation.His answer to Abraham's in­used of God to develop Abraham'stercessory prayer, what the angelsfaith so as to prepare him for thefound in Sodom, and so on. Whogreat rest of chapter 22.would say that God was not just inSo you have the purpose of thedestroying .such a city?events recorded in our lesson today.It is a record of the visit of three Then look for the signs of God'sangels, one of whom is evidently the mercy also. For Abraham saw notsecond person of the Trinity, to Abrahamat his home in Mamre. They appearin the role of travelling strangers.How will a man of faith in Godleceive them?Our attention is called first to thewelcome accorded them. When hefirst saw them he hastens to them andbows himself to the ground and praysthat they would do him the honor ofbeing his guests. Then we note thepersonal attention he accords them.Although he had many servants hegives personal attention to their entertainmentas a means of showing themthe honor he would accord them. Althougha prince, yet he takes a servant'splace. Here is the spirit of thatgreater Prince who "took upon Himthe form of a servant," and "came notto be ministered unto but to minister case affect the influence for righteousnessselvesunder the tree." Then he asksand wash your feet, and rest your­and to give his life a ransom formany.'' Abraham did not become distrustfulor suspicious of others be­those who invite His presence. The So the tired travelers sit out underFellowship with God is enjoyed by them to .stay to dinner.cause of the tests he had undergone. secret of the clear knowledge of God the tree while the servants bringThen note the words of the latter and His will which many have, lies water and wash their feet.Chapters 12-16 give us the part of verse 5. These may be translated,"for therefore ye are come."tells her to make some little cakes outAbraham enters Sarah's tent andAnd the meaning may be that Abrahaminterprets the events toof meal. Then he hurries out to themeanthat God has directed them in theircourse to bring them within his reachthat he may be hospitable to them.They have passed by his tent underthe providence of God, so that he maycare for them. To the man of faithall things work together under thehand of the Almighty.Serving these strangers Abraham BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. comes to Abraham for being kind.served himself. These men turned out Lesson VII.—May 16, 1926. Have you a baby in your home,to be angels not men. And they pronounceda great blessing upon himwouldn't want to give him away,ABRAHAM AND THE Miriam? "Yes, and I love him.'' Youand made the re-announcement of aSTRANGERS.would you?son who should be born and that toGenesis 18:1-8, 16-19.Abraham is most 100 and Sarah ishis wife, Sarah.Golden Text: All the nations ofalmost as old. They love one anotherBut it is also shown how Abraham the earth shall be blessed in him.—and are happy—but they have no littlechild and never have had one.by his faith and obedience had becomethe friend of God, so that GodGen. 18:18.Russell, do any poor, lonely tired,Marcus, don't you remember thatsaid, "I will have no secrets fromhungry people ever come to your doorGod promised Abraham that some day.A.braham as to my dealings with theasking for something to eat? "Yes,his grandchildren would be as manyaffairs of earth." "The secret of and mother fixes them up sandwichesas the sands of the sea? Many time.sthe Lord is with them that fear Him."and gives them milk."Abraham and Sarah have thoughtThe great act that made Abraham Have you ever seen a man whoabout it, but now they are so old, theytrustworthy is described in verse 19. looked like a tramp sitting on a doorstepresting, when the owner wouldthink the promise never can come true.The failure of Eli was that he didWhen the strangers are throughnot restrain his children. The meritcome out and chase him away. Vera?eating and are rested, their leaderof Abraham was that he did rightly That is not a kind thing to do, is it?says to Abraham, "Where is Sarah thyraise his child Isaac.You know we ought to be kind towife?"everybody, rich or poor, whether theyWhy did God reveal the doom of"In the tent," answers Abraham.That is. He put hisare white or black, Americans orSodom to Abraham? Read carefullyThen the stranger tells AbrahamItalians or Russians, or Chinese, or18:16-19. Suppose that God hadthat God is soon going to send themwhatever race. We never know justgone ahead with the destruction of thethe promised son. Sarah just cannotwho they may be. God always blessescities without saying anything tobelieve what she hears. She is justfolks for being kind. Grace, do youAbraham about it, what might haveremember what Jesus said about visitingthe folks in jail, and feedingbeen the effect upon Abraham's faith?Now look again at 18:25. The pur­the hungry and clothing the naked?pose then, so far as Abraham wasconcerned, was to vindicate before hiseyes God's justice in the destructionof these cities and thereby to strengthenhis faith.Now go through the record and notethe things that proved to Abrahamthat God was absolutely just in de­only God's justice revealed here butHis mercy as well. There are fouror five ways in which His mercy isshown here. Can you find them?In view of all these experiences doyou think Abraham's faith in God wasmuch stronger at the close of chapter19 than it was at the close of chapter17? Think that over carefully.Now think over the reception andthe quiet afternoon spent by theangels with Abraham at Mamre andthe diabolical night spent with Lotin Sodom. What made the difference?Do you suppose that the faith andobedience of Abraham on the onehand and the compromising andworldly-seeking spirit of Lot on theother had anything to do with it?How did the principles of life in eachin their constant fellowship with Him.Are you satisfied with your fellowshipwith God and knowledge of His will?God delights to honor intercessoryprayer. Are you like Abraham, quickto lay hold on God in intercession inbehalf of others and their salvation?Lesson forthe ChfldrenWhom did he say we were really doingtheso things for? "For Jesus."and Sarah are. And they realize nowAbiaham, one hot summer's day, isthat they have been entertaining theresting under the oaks of Mamre.Lord Himself and His angels.His wife Sarah is in the tent near by.The guests rise to go, still keepingOn the table let us stand thesetheir appearance of men.sturdy twigs in the sand for the oaktrees under which Abraham sits. Thisclothes-pin covered in white is he.Abraham looks up and sees threemen coming toward him. Coloredsplints will do for them. All arestrangers to Abraham.If three strangers were to come intoyour yard, Ernest, would you invitethem into your house to stay to dinnerbefore you would find out their namesand what they wanted, and all aboutthem? Abraham does not even waitfor the strangers to speak. He quicklyruns out to meet the three strangei'sand bows himself to the ground.One of the three men stands out asmore kindly and more important thanthe other two—seems to be the leaderof the three, and it is to him thatAbraham speaks.When you tramp through the woods,Bobby, what do you wear on yourfeet? "My shoes." These men havebeen ti-aveling over hot sandy roadsand have only sandals on their feet—not even stockings. What do youthink their feet are like, Ann? "Hotand dusty."Abraham says, "Pass not away.. . . Let now a little water be fetched,herd of cattle feeding here on the hillside.Picking out the best calf he has,he turns it over to another servantto prepare for dinner.Soon a big dinner is all ready forthe three stranger guests whom Abrahamdoes not even know, and it isbrought to them out under the tree.Now we will see the blessing thatinside the tent door and can hear allthat the men say. She laughs toherself.But the stranger says it will reallybe so. And oh how happy AbrahamWhen our company leaves, how fardo we go with them, Betty? "To thefront door."Abraham starts out along the roadwith his guests. They go in the directionof Sodom.Who lives in Sodom, Frances? "Lotand his family."Has Sodom been a good city, Elizabeth?"No, dreadfully wicked."Has Abraham been faithful to God,Mildred? "Yes, all the time."Sodom has been so very, very badthat God has decided to destroy it.As the three visitors walk along, theLord tells Abraham, "Because the cryof Sodom and GomorraJi is great, andbecau.se their sin is very grievous, Iwill go down now, and see whetherthey have done altogether accordingto the cry of it, which is come untome."

April 28, 1926A FAMILY PAPERThe two angels, as men, go ondown toward Sodom, but the Lord remainsThen one day a servant boy came a copy of the Bible. There is a small as a joy-bringer to the troubled, as arunning out to tell him that Samuel, copy that will fitin your vest pocket. Wonderful Counsellor to the ignorant,for a while standing with the great prophet, was at his father's Get it in the sixty-six volumes of the or to the proud. Recommend it toAbraham on the top of the hill overlookinghome, and his father wanted him to Little Leather Library edition. everybody.Sodom.come at once. The feast could not be­Read it. Read it daily. Read it Teach it. Having the knowledge ofDoes Abraham love Lot, Margaret? gin until David had come. Wondering,for yourself. It is every man's privil­the great things of God's law, you areDavid left the sheep with the serege."Yes, and he does not want himRead it out loud when you can. invested with the responsibility ofkilled."vant and went home. He had never Read it through, again and again. making these things known to others.Abraham makes a plea for Sodom. before been called home from his Get the conception of the unity of Translate it. Write out your ownFirst he begs the Lord to save it if shepherding for a feast. His father each book, and of the Bible as a story of it. Above all, translate itthere are 50 good people in the city, had many older sons, and the youngestwhole. Familiarize yourself with its into your daily life. More will be af­boy was seldom and the Lord says yes. He will. Thenmissed when stories, its precepts and its promises. fected by your living translation ofAbraham keeps on asking until the absent.Hear others read it. The intonationsthe Bible than your verbatim readingLord promises to save Sodom if there He saw the servants and emphases of another reader of the King James version a la Pro­hurryingare ten. Then the Lord goes away. about as he drew near, and in the may give you a new insight into the fessor Sleeth.But weie there ten good people in great dining hall all was ready forSodom, Paul?wife and two daughters left with theangels.'' And Lot's wife turned tolook back.But what great blessing does ourmemory verse say came to Abrahamwho was so kind to the strangers."All the nations of the earth shall beblessed in him."Abraham thought he was being kindto just three ordinary tired travelers,and he found he had the Lord Himselfas his guest. So remember thatJesus says, when we are kind to thosethat need us, no matter whom theymay be, we are being kind to Jesus.Juniormeaning of some of the more difficult"No, just Lot and his tlie feast, but the diners were not texts and passages. Read Weymouth's,Moffat's, the Twentieth Cen­there. Still wondering, he went intothe living room, where ho found all tury and other translations.Prayer Meeting Topicassembled. His father looked impatientand puzzled, his older brother.s educated you may understand it bet­Seek to understand it. Though un­disgusted, but the aged prophet ter than the scholars in Chicago University,better even than the Pope ofTopic for April 28, 1926.waited expectantly.THE KINGDOM TRIUMPHANT.Then he stood before them in his Rome.simple shepherd's frock—quite a contrastto the best robes of the rest— ble dependence on God for His Spirit'sRead it prayerfully and with hum­and Samuel saw him and rose uu guidance and help. For the naturalquickly and poured upon liis head the man discerneth not the things of thefragrant anointing oil, much to the Spirit. But the Spirit regeneratesTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for Sabbath, May 16, 1926.DAVID, WHOSE TORCH HELPEDHIS PEOPLE TO BECOME ANATION.I Sam. 16:1-13.Psalms: 144:7-11; 72:1-11; 72:17-19; 51:8-13; 46:1-3.David became a great king in Israel, It is the only safe Chart of Life.but the lessons of those early days Heed the Bible, and you will avoidamong the sheep went with him and snares and pitfalls in the way of thetaught him much. So long as he rememberedthem and the God that will find the strait and narrow wayungodly that leads to destruction, andReferences: I Sam. 16:17-23; I taught him them, all went well. that leads to life.Sam. 17:32; I Sam. 19:18-20; I Sam. When he forgot God, God chastised Stand on it. It is trustworthy. You24:1-7; II Sam. 5:1-5; II Sam. 7:1-3. him, but forgave, because David truly can stake your life on it, lose yourDear Boys and Girls:-—repented. Always DaviJ ar.d God life for it, and find your life by it.Among the hills of Judea, long ago, were friends, and God used him to You can believe every word of it.a young lad cared for his father's help build the nation of Israel. It God's Word is truth. Faith in thesheep. Day after day he guided them pays to be a friend of God.Bible is never misplaced. There is ato green pastures, to the slow, murmuringbrook, and where deep shadeBible. But he that doubts it, andhigh place for all believers in theprovided a shelter from noontide heat.It was lonesome work. He saw noone else from morning to night. Hedrove away the poisonous snakesfrom their hiding holes in the earth,drove the wild beasts from their caves,and saw that the pasture land wassafe, then all day he must keep watch—nothing else.He practiced with his sling until hewas an expert shot; he watched thebirds, the wild bees, the deer, and thesun in his journey across the earth.He thought about what he saw andabout God, and because he was a true,pure lad, God tpoke tohi.- heart, andrevealed His secrets to him. Davidbegan to compose Psalms in thesedays. He put into verse some of thethoughts that God gave him, and sangthen) to his :.heep, and to the birdsand the beasts. He sang from sheerjoy, because he knew tt.at God isgood, and that He loves men. Davidmade a friend of God in those dayswhen he was off with the sheep.surprise of the company. David did and enlightens him through the Word.not know what it all meant, but the Hear it taught. God sends His messengerswho have given the bulk ofold prophet led the way now to thedining hall, and all sat down, with their time to the study and ministrySamuel at the head, and David he of the Word, and to prayer. Availplaced beside himself. But as the yourself of every opportunity to hearfeast progressed David found himself sound and clear expositors of thethinking more and more of the Lord, Word.whom the old prophet represented, Compare Scripture with Scripture,and of the things he had learned in and compare the teachings of othersthe pasture fieldswatching the sheep. with Scripture. Let the Bible be yourGod had, with the anointing oil, givenhim His spirit.Ifoung People's DnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKINTopic for Sabbath, May 16, 1926.HOW TO USE THE BIBLE.Acts 8:26-35; Psa. 1:1-6.Psalms: 19th, 119th and others.References: John 5:39; 7:17; Actsgiving.Own a copy of it. Formerly, onlya high-salaried official could afford afinal arbiter.Walk by it. It is a practical Book.continues to doubt it, will be placedwhere he does not want to be placed.Sit with it. You will find it moreprofitable than the daily newspaper.It is a better companion than any ofthe other "best sellers."Meditate on it. Turn its preciousnuggets of truth over and over inyour mind. Look at them from everyangle. Let the Word soak in, let itsaturate your life, your thoughts,17:11; Isa. 8:20; Psa. 119:11, 18;Matt. 11:25; Luke 24:27; I Cor. 2: your feelings, youi- will.14; Jas. 1:22; I Thess. 2:13; II Tim. Memorize it. Have the texts hand­2:15.The Bible is the Word of God. Useit leverently. Receive it with thanks­ily pigeon-holed in your head, textsthat will fortify you against manifoldtemptations and that will enable you,as a skillful personal worker, to meetthe objections of objectors, and to giveRev. 11:15.(Read Isaiah 60:1-14.)1. Our Hopes.2. Our Encouragements.3. Our Efforts.The Kingdom will triumph with thetriumphing of the King.Parallel Passages: I Chron. 29:11;Ps. 145:11; Is. 24:23; Dan. 2:44; Heb.12:28.Suggested Psalms: 2:5-9, No. 322:23-27, No. 50; 45:1, 6-9, No. 12372:1-6, No. 192; 102:7-13, No. 268110:1-6, No. 305.May.Theme for Month:FOLKS WE CAN HELP:"By love serve one another."Gal. 5:13.Topic for May 5, 1926.OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.II Tim. 1:2, 3, 13.(Read II Tim. 1:1-14.)(To be directed by the young people.)An open forum on how older folkscan help the young.Discuss and pray for the Y. P. SynodicalConference."Remember now thy Creator in thedays of thy youth."Parallel Passages: I Tim. 6:20;Titus 1:9; 2:6, 7; I Tim. 4:12; I John2:12-14; Prov. 23:15, 26; Luke 11:11-13; I Peter 5:1-5; John 21:15-17.Suggested Psalms: 34:6-9; No. 8778:1-5, No. 205; 127:1-4, No. 356; 1281-4, No. 357; 119:Part 2, No. 319; 1327-9, No. 368.Topic for May 12, 1926.OUR PASTOR AND CHURCHOFFICERS.I Thess. 5:12, 13.(Read I Tim. 3:1-16.)1. Constructive criticism.2. Encouragement.3. Prayer. Jer. 23:1-4; I Peter5:1-4; I Tim. 5:17-21."In their office of trust they sanctifiedthemselves in holiness." IIcomfort, counsel, and rebuke wheneverscroll of the Old Testament. Now, no needed.Chron. 31:18.one is too poor to own a copy of the Show it to your traveling companion,a stranger though he be, and I Cor. 16:17, 18; Hebrews 13:1; 13:Parallel Passages: Mark 9:50;Holy Scriptures in their completeform.show it to the guest in your home. 7, 17; Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11.Carry it with you. There are pocketsin the smallest of our modern Talk to others about it. Let them 42:1-6, No. 114; 100, No. 264; 122:Don't be ashamed of it.Suggested Psalms: 133, No. 369;chariots that will conveniently hold know your faith in it. Recommend it 1-6, No. 350.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes*'**The address of J. C. McFeetersfor May will be Hopkinton, Iowa.'*'*'*The pastor of Utica preachedApril 18th at Ray, Ind., where healso acted as Presbytery's financialagent.'*'**Miss Jane C. Guffey, of Irwin,Pa., has been the gniest of her cousin.Miss Martha C. Beattie, of New Alexandria.***J. C. McFeeters will conduct acommunion in Eskridge, Kan., April25th, and in Washington, Iowa,May 2nd.***]3j. Robert Clarke and wife, ofBeaver Falls, recently spent twoweeks in Atlantic City, taking a muchneeded rest.'***Anna Mary Kohl, baby daughterof Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kohl, of Montclairchurch, is ill at her home inBrooklyn with the measles.*'**The Sabbath morning meetingof the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. studentsof Geneva College was addressed byDr. W. J. McKnight the eleventh ofApril.***It has been announced that Rev.E. L. McKnight, of East End, Pittsburgh,will assist in the CommunionServices at Connellsville on t'u- firstSaebath of May."•"""Geneva congregation. CollegeHill, Beaver Falls, Pa., held communionon April 11th with Dr. W. J. Mc­Knight as assistant. There were fifteenaccessions.*"'*Rev. J. Burt Willson, pastor ofWilkinsburg congregation, is improvingsteadily. He is walking nearly amile every day and getting back alittle "into the harness."***The Rev. J. D. Edgar, pastor ofour Los Angeles congregation, was onthe morning of April 14 operated onfor appendicitis in the Hollywood hospitalby Dr. Charles S. James.***William Park, Jr., of Montclaircongregation, was operated on for appendicitison Monday, April 19th, atMountainside Hospital. The operationwas successful and he is doingwell.***Miss Hannah Carson, of Cambridge,Mass., was the guest of Miss••**Mr. J. R. Steele, of College Hill,is confined to his home with la grippe.Margaret Reynolds, of Utica congregation,at Easter. We were glad to*'**Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Davis, ofBloomington, Indiana, have moved to see these young women who teach inCollege Hill.Pittsburgh, Pa.***The Rev. J. G. Reed, pastor ofour New Galilee congregation, assistedin communion services in theNew Castle congregation April 18th,and in the Central Allegheny congregationApril 25th.***Many members of the AValtoncongregation have suffered during therecent months from "Grippe," "Flu,"measles, whooping cough, etc., but asSpringtime approaches, all are better,or on the gain.***'pjjg j^g.^, Paul Coleman conductedthe communion in our Wilkinsburgcongregation the last Sabbath ofApril. The preparatory services theprevious Sabbath were in charge ofDr. M. M. Pearce, president of Geneva.***The Revs. John Coleman andRobert Park occupied the pulpit of theGeneva congregation the third Sabbathof April, in the absence of thepastor who was holding communionin the Allegheny congregation. NorthSide, Pittsburgh,***We are sorry to report the deathof Mrs. Robert White, of Newburgh,N. Y., congregation on April 8th. Mr.and Mrs. White had been marriedjust five months and one day. Dr.Carlisle conducted the services onSaturday, April 10th.***Utica is glad to welcome Mrs.J. H. Kirkpatrick home again afterher long visit this winter in Chicago.We were glad to have Mr. Kirkpatrickworship with us recently also. Hiswork keeps him in McKeesport, Pa.,the pastor's assistant at the communionof the New Cestle congregationon April 18th. Mr. Reed's sermonswere of a high order and his presencebrought a spiritual uplift to thecongregation.***Ministers in the West planningto attend Synod at Walton will saveconsiderable in their railroad fare bywriting to Mr. C. L. Hunter, manager.Eastern Clergy Bureau, 143 Libertystreet. New York City, with a requestfor application blank for Clergy FareCertificate.***The laymen of the Connellsvillecongregation have organized prayergioups. The havi; prepared prayerlists and meet .;vevy Sabbath afternoonat 3 o'clock. Fruit is alr.jady inevidence from their effort.s. Suchmeetings iiave been a ^vondel•ful helpto tlic. ";istor.***In the Communion, Third Nev>'•fork, on April second Sabbath, theRev. George S. Coleman a-;si.sted. TheLord through him sent helpful,strengthening, and encouraging messagesto the people cf God, as thoy'•'•'* Dr. W. J. McKnight, pastor ofour First Boston congregation, assistedin communion the Rev. J. C.Slater, D.D., the second Sabbath ofApril. Twenty-five congregationswere represented among the communicantsat this the most largely attendedcommunion in the history of the presentpastorate.prepared for the sacrt,meiit andshowed forth the Lord's death.***The Board of Trustees of GenevaCollege held their annual meetingin the college building, April 29. Atthis meeting annual reports wereheard of work in all departments forthe year and all necessary preparationson tlie part of the Board madefor the coming Commencement,June 2.been used in two places at once most***At a recent conference of the of the time.—Evangelistic Committee.Covenanter members of the faculty ***Elder O. C. Orr, well knownand students of Geneva College, throughout the church, suffered a paralyticstroke early in the year. HeProfessors Coleman and Park, with anumber of the students, were chosen is confined to bed, but is slowly regaininghis lost powers. He is great­a committee to prepare the programfor Geneva night at the conference of ly missed from his place in the church.our young people at Winona Lake the He has served for about 25 years incoming Summer.the eldership of the New Castle congregation.His place in the service***The New Castle congregationheld an election for additional elders of the communion was vacant for theand deacons recently, resulting in the first time in many years at the recentsacrament.for the most of the year.choice of M. W. McClelland, S. L. Wilson,John D. Pattison and R. C. Mc-***The Revs. J. Boyd Tweed and''•••^Connellsville Won—-The SabbathCaslin to the eldership, and H. B. Williamsand H. R. Wilson to the dea-W. R. Redpath exchanged pulpits atSchool Association, District No. 2 ofboth the morning and evening servicesFayette Co., offered two banners inconate. The ordination and installationtook place on Sabbath morning,the last Sabbath of April. Mr. Redpathtook advantage of this opportunityof release from a week's studyApril 11th.to visit home folk in Olathe, Kansas."•'"The annual meeting of the Waltoncongregation, April 9th, was wellattended. The reports of the year'swork were good. It was a satisfactionto have been able to go "over***The members of Connellsvillecongregation are all saddened by thesudden and unexpected death of Mrs.Anna Parkhill Lerch, wife nf RiderLerch. Our sympathy is extended tothe bereaved hu.sband, who is left withthree small children, also to Mr. andMrs. Parkhill, aged parent.^ of Mrs.Lerch, their only child and daughter."God's ways are not our way.^."""'''To date, two congregations inN. Y. Presbytery have sent the 10cents per member assessment to BoydA. White, Treasurer, (Walton, N. Y.)A third congregation wrote that thetreasurer had been instructed to sendit. Three congregations have reportedin favor of the 25 cents pc-i'member Presbyterial traveling fund,and one gave indefinite report.Among the communicantswere many college students.***The time of Mr. R. A. Steeleis not taken for the firstpart of May.Any eastern congregation desiring hisservices for meetings at that time maywrite him direct at 310 West St., Wilkinsburg,Pa. He expects to go toPre-Synodic and Synod. His timehas been practically full all year upuntil this time. In fact he could havea contest, one for the largest attendanceand the other for best from thestandpoint of percentage. Fifteen denominationsentered the contest,which continued for nine Sabbaths.The Lutherans won one banner, havingthe largest school and tke Coven­***The pastor of Seattle congregationis absent this month assisting the"""•""On a recent Sabbath the collectionof the Old Bethel Sabbath pastors of the California congregationsat their Spring Communion.anters the other, having 97 per centSchool—which numbers about 65—amounted to over $20.00. On a precedingSabbath it was over $13.00.the top" with the Budget. The new as their record.Communion Services will be held inchairman is elder J. T. Doig. ElderSeattle May second Sabbath (D. V.)''•^''-New York Presbyterial Women'sT. A. Henderson was re-elected Clc>ik;***A new son has come to gladden Rev. S. Edgar is expected to be assistant.Spring meeting in Coldenham, N. 'I.,Missionary Society will hold theirand Deacon T. B. Doig was re-electedthe home of the Rev. J. Boyd TweedTreasurer.church, Tuesday, May 18th. In theand wife, Beaver Falls, Pa. He was '***Mrs. William Shaw, aged 72, ofborn the morning of April 18, and at***The annual meeting of the AlleghenyValley alumni club of Geneva are running their regular Summermonth of May the Hudson boat linesthe Winchester, Kansas, congregation,present writing has not yet been underwent, on April 8, a successfulCollege was held in Parnasus, Pa., the schedules, why not come to Newburghnamed.operation for appendicitis at St.night of April 2:!. The college was by boat? It is an interesting and""^-^Dr. R. H. Martin, who on AprilJohn's Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas.Her daughter, Mrs. D. E. Curry,7th received a unanimous call to therepresented at this meeting by the plea.sant way to travel. Are you com­If so, kindly notify Mrs. Gracepastorate of our Eighth Street church,Highland, Kansas, spent a few daysCorresponding Secretary of the gen-ingeial Alumni Association, Dr. Jamts Arnott, 44 Lutheran St., NewbuiT'i.Pittsburgh, has been asked to conductwith her.S. Martin, who remained over the N. Y., as soon as possible.the communion there the second Sabbathof May.the New Galilee congregation, was R. A. Blair Apri! 25th.who has been confined to her***The Rev. J. G. Reed, pastor of week-end and preached for the Rev. •^•^•"Mother Blackwood, (Mrs. T. J.,)home

Ai)ril 28, 1926A FAMILY PAPERfor the winter, was able to attendthe recent communion in New Castle.Mrs. E. J. Pattison and Miss AnneMcBurney, two other of our "ElectLadies,'' were also present. Theirfriends of the New Castle congregatoin,and elsewhere, rejoice that thesesaintly women have been so longspared to adorn the doctrine of JesusChrist.''•"'^Third New York held theirThank-offering meeting in the churchen April 8th. The meeting was ledby the superintendent. Miss A. E.Blair. Several appropriate articleswere read by the members, and allthose present told of what they hadto be thankful for during the pastyear. After the meeting the barrelswere opened, also the envelopes usedby the women of the congregation.The sum total amounted to $163.50.Mexicans, to Chinese and Japanese,members and visitors, in spite of the to Spanish speaking Filipinos andgrip epidemic, and two inches of Moros, to Syrians, Arabs, Turks,soft snow on the ground and rain falling.The program which followed the one hears and rejoices in God. Gen­Greeks and Egyptians. And every'*'*'*The 43rd Annual Meeting of theInternational Missionary Union will devotionals was of a missionary character,but very entertaining. It would converts the sinner in silence. Buterally the Holy Spirit convicts andbe held at Clifton Springs, N. Y., Wednesday,June 2, to Sabbath, June 6, be difficult to decide which excelled, occasionally it is accompanied by physicalaction, in voice, in gesture and1926. All Foreign Missionaries on the seven girls in their pageant, orfurlough, retired, or under appointment,are cordially invited to attend tumes were interesting, and theirthe seven boys in theirs. Their cos­walking. Trees generally put forththis meeting as guests of the Sani­parts so well rendered. The littletarium and Village of Clifton Springs,New York, with free entertainmentfrom Wednesday afternoon, June 2, toMonday morning, June 7, 1926. Childrencannot conveniently be entertained.Write Rev. Herbert F. Laflamme,71 W. 23rd street. New YorkCity.**'^Members of the various prayergroups of Geneva College students,formed as the result of the recentevangelistic services conducted in thecollege by representatives of theChristian Laymen's Association ofPittsburgh, Pa., spoke briefly in eachof the College Hill and Beaver Fallschurches April 18. These studentswent two by two to the score or moreof churches where they spoke in behalfcf the young people's conferencein the interests of Christian service tobe held in the college May 15 and 16.It is estimated that there will be anattendance of betweeni 500 and 600,the half or more of whom will be fromoutside the Beaver Valley.***F. F. Reade preached atRose Point on April 4th, and at Pittsburgh(Eighth Street) Churcb onApril 11th, and at the Aged People";'.Home on the evening of the 11th.While at Rose Point and Pittsburghhe visited the Slippery Rock and Syriancongregations as Presbytery'sagent in connection with their applicationfor Synodical aid. On April17th he expects to visit Union congre­its way into the pastor's pocket. An"anonymou.s" layman put $200 intothe collection basket marked "Extra"for the pastor. So smiles in the Pattonhousehold are flourishing,and aup for them a plant of renown."great big "THANK YOU" goes to the Ezek. 34:29. In the first Psalmone or ones who gave it. This is the Christ is likened to "a tree planted bysecond time this thing happened. the water courses." "As the days ofSuch an explosion is fatal to the a tree are the days of my people.""Blues" and produces a cloud of en­Isacouragement. Tho Lord has many vine, ye are the branches." The mes­65:22. In John 15:5, "I am theblessings in store. May He give them sage that served as "Action Sermon"in large measure to our friends, the in our sacramental feast last Sabbath"Dynamiters." Gratefully, Thp PattonFamily.istic purposes. The gospel commends And when I was awakewas equally serviceable for evangel­itself to every man's coufscience in the**''0n Fi-iday evening, March 26th, sight of God. II Cor. 4:2. Ourthe Coldenham L. M. S. held a delightfulThank-offering meeting. The whites and blacks, to Indians andchurch carries the same gospel tochurch auditorium was well filledwithtots from 3 to 7 years caused greathave sold their property and expectamusement as they repeated their dered these things in her heart," but soon to change their location.Missionary Nursery Rhymes. We Peter spoke out with the impetuosity The happy occasion was plannedmust mention the grown-ups who skilfullyrendered songs and readings. kinds of people, when they are conarthas been a member of the men'sof Roosevelt. But God can use all by the home gospel teams. Mr. Steu­After the Thank-offering was taken secrated. The indispensable conditionis: "My son, give me thine heart." years ago, and a leader of the girls'team since it was organized twelveall sat down to supper and good fellowship.The offering and contents of "If there be first a willing mind, it team, which he organized four yearsmite-boxes were then counted, sum is accepted according to that a man ago.total of which was $100.hath, and not according to that he After a delicious banquet served byhath not." II Cor. 8:12. Whole the girls of the team, Mr. 0. H. Curry""••'The Second Boston R. P. Church burnt offerings were required of Is­acterael. "Not a hoof was to be left be­of McLouth, Mr. Kimball, of McLouth,as toastmaster and Mr. Bowers,held their Sacramental feast on thethird Sabbath of the month, April 18. hind," when the Hebrews left Egypt. Rev. Dobbins, Miss Lea, Messrs. WillMeetings were held in their homes Body, soul, spirit have been purchasedby Christ. He must have all. and Rev. Patton responded with wordsMitchel, S. G. Mitchel, T. C. Weireach evening the preceding week.Tuesday evening reserved for evangelism.The text of the "Action Ser­side, thou son of Jesse."the work shared with Mr. Steuart."Thine are we, David, and at thy of appreciation and love in regard tomon" was: "I will raise up for themMr. Curry then presented to Mr. Steuartin behalf of the teams and a plant of renown."—Ezek. 34:29.CountyJesus is "the Plant of Renown." Heis renowed (1) For His place in prophecy;(2) For His healing properties;(3) For His protection; (4) PorHis fruits; (5) Por His beauty; (6)For His growth. The pastor, Rev.J. M. Poster, conducted the communionwithout an assistant. In the debarringservice, the law of God waspresented in its three-fold form: lawabsolute, law economic, or in a covenantform, and law mediatorial. Thefirst is the will of the Creator impreceptand penalty. It has onlyprecept and penalty. Under that theangels were created. The second securesthe consent of the creature andpromises life for the obedience rendered.The third is our rule of life***'pjjg sgrvices in the MerrimacMission were conduced on Tuesdayevening, April 20th, by Rev. J. M.Foster. The text was: "I will raisebuds in silence. But certain trees inPalestine put forth, buds with a report,like firing a pistol. "Mary pon­***In connection with the specialevangelistic services held by our Covenantersin East End, Pittsburgh, recently,the following invitation cardand leaflet were used to good advantage,set up in display type:You are Cordially InvitedTo Attend theSpecial Meetingsin theRed Brick ChurchCor. Highland Ave. and Harvard St.,E. E., Pittsburgh, Pa.April Seventh to Eighteenth,at 8 P. M.Every Night Except SaturdaysGood Gospel PreachingRev. Paul Coleman, of Kansas CityGood Gospel SingingMr. R. A. M. Steele, LeadingCome and Bring Your FriendsTHE HEART OF THE GOSPELgation at Mars, Pa., and on April 19chin the hands of the mediator. It isthe North Union congregation,God's will in Christ Jesus concerningpreaching for the latter congTegationus. But it is the same law in everyon Sabbath, the 18th. Tuesday, thecase, for God's law is one. "We are A VITAL PACTglory of Sterling. Many of our young20th, will find him at Bear Runnotwithout law to God, but under For the wages of sin is death: but people get their educational equipmentfor the Lord's work in that col­Mahoning if everything works out aslaw to Christ." The law of Paradise the gift of God is eternal life throughper schedule, and on Wednesday, thelost, and of Paradise regained is one, Jesus Christ our Lord.—Rom. 6:23. lege. Our Foreigni Mission fields are21st, he will be at Rehoboth, Pa.and the cross of Calvary is the vindicationof the law and Christ's throne But if we walk in the light, as heA WONDERFUL REMEDY plenteously watered by the streams'*'**Winchester Dynamite, two hundredpounds strong, went off the other is the administration of that law. is the light, we have fellowship onethat flow from this fountain.This church has the benefit of theday. The report is now reaching all And eternal life and glory the graciousfruits of the law under grace. Christ His Son cleanseth us from allwith the other, and the blood of Jesuspresence and helpfulness of Revs. J.over the U. S. A. The Charge foundW. Dill and G. R. McBurney, whosin.—I John 1:7.have taken up their residence in thisA NECESSARY CONDITIONcity.I tell you Nay: but, except ye re­Brother Steele is to be congratulated.His work shows progress andin satisfaction. his ministry. The Lord is •with himpent, ye shall all likewise perish.—Luke 13:3.A SEARCHING QUESTIONHow shall we escape, if we neglectso great salvation, which at the firstbegan to be spoken of the Lord, andwas confirmed unto us by them thatheard Him.—Heb. 2:3.WHAT WILL YOUR ANSWER BE?THE SKATE KEY.By Keith Aiken.(8 years of age.)I lay down and fell asleepAnd dreamed I saw a lot of sheep.I v/anted toi go and skate.But I could not without my keyAnd that I did not see.It was a nice Snring dayAnd I wanted to go and play.But instead I sat down and readUntil my mother said,"Here is your key.""Thank you," I said, "for finding itfor me."J. Marissa, WEIR STEUART 111. LEAVES WIN­CHESTER.A banquet was held at the HospitalityHouse, Winchester, Kansas, ona Saturday evening recently in honorof J. Weir Steuart and family, whoChristian Laymen's Association a substantialcheck as a small token oftheir love and friendship to him. Mr.and Mrs. Steuart and Ralph replied,thanking all for their cooperation andfriendship in their service for theSTERLING, KANSAS.Master.By Dr. J. C. McFeeters.Mr. Steuart and family will beA stop-over at Sterling, Kansas, affordedthe opportunity of associatinggreatly missed in the church, in thecommunity and in his work vnth thewith the Covenanters of that sterlingCounty Christian Laymen. — Promcity and participating with them in"Winchester Star."the Lord's service.The time included two Sabbaths anda week of Evangelistic services, closingwith a communion. Rev. GeorgeR. Steele is the pastor. The relationseems very cordial. The Lord is inevidence, doing His good work throughthe minister and his people.Cooper College, a United Presbyterianinstitution, adds much to the

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Abraham. Melchizedek, for example, ance, it was steadily giving rein to Blanche Smiley is quarantined atCHURCH IN THE WORLD. was "priest of the Most High God in "many foolish and hurtful lusts, such home with scarlet fever, and though(Sixth Installment.)Salem," over which city also lie was as dro'wn men in destruction and perdition."The question was, how time, is getting along nicely and willshe has been quite sick part of theking, a circumstance which justifiesCHAPTER I.the conclusion that the most of the should the tide be turned? What soon be well again.From Eden to Abram.city's inhabitants were wh.at in modernterms we should call genuine process, so that eventually all peoples teachers of the Sabbath School meetmeans should be taken to reverse the Once a month the officers and16. Thus the period immediatelyfollowing the flood was characterized Christians. Then, too, thera is but and kindred and nations and '(.ongues for conference and prayer. The meetingsare helpful to those who meetby a clear apprehension of the way of little doubt that the book of Job be­shoullongs to the patriarchal age. If so, God? God did not discard the na­and to the Sabbath School.be led to live to the p.lay oflife through a Redeemer, a divinelyappointed Substitute, who was to be it furnishes us with the information tions; the nations discarded God. Representatives from the session"despised and rejected of men," who that flfteenfamilies in Job's part of Even yet, however, the divine compassiondid not faiL In effect God the congregation for conference andhave visited almost all the homes inwas to be "a man of sorrows and ac­thquainted with grief," who was to one living and true God, and further­said, "Despite its depravity and ar­prayer, and feel that the results havecountry were worshippers of tiie"pour out his soul unto death," and more that ten more children were born rogance I will save the world; to this been gratifying.who was to be "numbered with the to Job who would grow up with the end I will make Abraham my agent; Stafford went EVOLUTION.over the top last Sabbath^^'ith her budget.transgressors," in order that he miglit same sublime conceptions and beliefs. through my choice of him shall allsave all who would "come unto God Laban, on the other hand, affords us a nations of the earth be blessed." InBy Rev. Frank E. Allen.by him"; for all this, as was already fair illustration of how men in Jaob's other words, God loved the world in No. X. The Harmony of the Twonoted, lies latent in the insti'tution of day were making transition from beliefin one God to belief in many gods. into the world, to the end that Aora-(Continued)such a way, that he sent AbrahamBooks.the sacrifice. That was the firstthing, and the basis of the second, In a word, spiritual affairs were ham should blaze a path for the bringingin of the day when the Father If we look over the history of sci­Changing Theories.that men, on their acceptance of the rapidly approaching the same stateproffered plan of salvation, found as had existed before the flood. While would send STAFFORD his only begotten NOTES. Son, that ence we cannot but note the fact thatthemselves in a position to work towardthe standard of the moral lawthere may still have been thousands whosoever should believe in him mightOur correspondent is rather dilatory,but even so we have some items Professor Frank Allen, M.A., Ph.D.,its theories are constan'cly changing.of true believers in the world in the not perish, but have everlasting life.which was written in their hearts. age of Abraham, therefore, the factAnd, to the end that the way of lifewhich are worth reporting.LL.D., F.R.S.C, head of the departmentof physics of the University ofremains that the true religion wasmight be kept before men as a ma^'terWe enjoyed having Dr. Edna Wallacewith us for a month just before Manitoba, a scientist who by reasondaily dying out, and was being threatened,as before the flood, with allof common knowledge, and that loveto God and man might be enshrined inher start to China. She was an in­ospiration to us. A social was held in department of bio-physics and in thehis advanced investigations in thebut ultimate extinction. Millionsdaily conduct, the prea.ching of the were lessening to thousands, and thousandsto hundreds. CHAPTER Consequently II. theWord, which was begun in the daysher honor, and after an oyster supper department of physiology has gainedof Seth, was continued, for Peter refersto Noah specifically as a "preach­we had toasts by various members of distinction in the scientific world—time From had come Abraham when to some Christ. new arrangementwould have to be inaugur­the congregation. Miss Mary Fee said to the writer recently: "There iser of righteousness." The evidence is 18. Nothing convinces man, if he proved a ready toast mistress. She scarcelfi a theory of science vihich isated if the church of the living Godthat God loved men then just as muchcan be convinced at all, like the logic said "Our Representative in the generally accepted today, of which Iwas to continue its existence in theas he loves them now, and that the of events. Instinctively man wants to King's Business" had already served would he ready to affirm that it miyworld.arrangements looking toward 'che re­shodemption of the soul were just as per­what he can do himself. And one term and was out for another and not he abandoned within a few years.God usually lets him try. Had the the toast mistress called for boosters. Nearly all of the theories which werefect then, according to the needs of singling out of some particular person,or people, or race, been made tory and blended the humorous with ago, are now either modified or dis­Boyd Wallace told of her Early His­regarded as satisfactory a few •>jearsthat day, as they are in this i>7eser.tyear of our Lord.conspicuous from the outset, the hu­thman mind would doubtless have been marks both entertaining and encour­The Inijjregnable Rock.spiritual so as to make his re­carded by scientists''17. It is essential also to note '^-heprevalence of revealed religion during inclined to criticize. Men would have aging. Thomas Beard spoke for the The repeated abandonment of scientifictheories and the evej^ increasingthe period in question. It is presumablethat Japheth himself, and his tiality. But God in his own wise way bath School, Mrs. Lenora Beard for knowledge of the authenticity of thebeen disposed to charge God with par­congregation, Irtis Ward for the Sab­descendants for at least five or sixanticipated the objection and nullified the L. M. S., Ruth Beard for the Word of God, should teach .!1 Christiansto accept the Scripture at itsgenerations, would keep themselves inthe argumxnt. He allowed each person,family, tribe, or larger group if the Juniors, all telling how we are face value, and, even though portionsYoung People, and Dorothy Fee forpossession of the true conception ofGod, and of the way of life throusli such there may have been, to stand going to support our representative of it are assailed by skeptic,-; anda Redeemer, and of the moral obligationswhich it was their duty to com­God in its knov/ledge, to fall for itslf. our means. Mr. Adams spoke of her await with unshaken faith the dayfor itself, or, if it did not like to retain with our prayers and our letters and "scientists falsely so called," toply with in keeping •with the revelationthey had received from on high.No special nation was made the de­firspository of divine grace. It was left had already served efficiently and was known, and it shall be evident thatterm in office, stating that she when the hidden things shall be madeIt is not impossible, perhaps it is notto men in general to realize and ob­worthjectify in heart and life the plan of Wallace responded stating that all the ivriters that which is forever true.of our support. Then Dr. God has revealed through inspiredeven improbable, that the same mightbe true to some extent of Ham andredemption. And man failed—not praise belonged to God and that it The Hon. William E. Gladstone calledhis descendants. We pass over, however,,to the realm of certainty when and all but totally the second. That Marjory Fee and Bertrice Beard gave Holy Scripture." Many f.icts fromonce, but twice; totally the firsttime, was a privilege to work for Him. the Bible, "The Impregnable Rock ofwe come to consider the line of Shem.the process was arrested before it? us a vocal duet. The program closed archaeology, geology, biology and philologyhave been discovered since hisFrom Shem to Abram there were at completion in the latter instance was by singing Psalm 121 and with prayerleast ten centres of civilization where due solely to the direct interposition by Boyd Wallace. Then we all en­dajoyed a time of personal fellowship ment which he produced. Sir Wm. J.to substantiate the splendid argu­the true religion was established. Betweenthese two patriarchs, on theof God. Thus history at the mouthof two witnesses has made it plain one with the other.Dawson recorded a truth which willlowest reckoning, about 365 years that true religion, if it had not been Rev. Alvin Smith and family, also be remembered long .ifter a multitudewould elapse, which, if with Keil wa rescued by special provision, would his father, were with us the first Sabbathof March. All enjoyed hearing been forgotten, that, "Genesis standsof skeptics and pseudo-scientists haveallow eight children to a family, would have vanished from the

April 28, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11mountains and to the rocks to fall onpoints out that all who were savedthem and to hide them from the wrath tion in heathen lands where Christian from the Flood in Noah's day werebears His message to the uttermostof the Lamb (Rev. 6:16). They have missionaries have not gone? Comparefetish, buddhist, or mohammedan are saved today are saved through thesaved in the ark, and that all whopart of the sea (Ps. 139:9) ; the electricianto One who uses the lightningfailed to accept the testimony of therocks and forsake their sins. Dives worshippers with Christians in their resurrected Christ. This is the heartas his messenger (Job 38:35); thewanted Abraham to send a messenger advance in civilization and science. and fountain of all truth. The greatestbiologist and philosopher beforemeteorologist to One who has gathered4) causes and more 6:69). 104:14) is the radiant 10) (Song more sun ; the Son the and majestic of grass ;(Acts herb precious than Sol. wind of the agriculturist all, for the 2:8), 26:13)—to metallurgist in than grow the Living his One more dawn use fists the for gold who to glorious Jesus of (Ps. God to mountains' the (Prov. man (Ps. is One Christ 19:5), cattle (Johm more than(Ps. who-30:-from the dead to warn his brethren Science is not harassed, or its progresswhich pressed. omy, let work; Word of any geology, has them by physics, He which anthropology, them as we that impeded, His given other has a Let always have general Almighty He zoology, created may men them psychology, branch minds advanced, has remember by guide search intelligent have medicine, both given power, with botany, of been science, metallurgy,or matter which that them argumentany and chemis­astron­work; unex­they God that and His field mo­im­but and fact will Lord generation. it. but can Christ during bine (Prov. Science place it love the that to is pointed cannot fact 1:7). unregenerate the curse and can beginning Science that: a bless. give out and man's This develop given the "The him destroy. alone Ths is heart hand of to great a man's trained fear the cannot knowledge"heart may a gTeate.st and present weapon Science of brain com­that give head the en­Christianity If block tific does Bible ously ment sends the cut lest messenger we ancient they off investigation.not as us accept its its should he mean progress to warning from world. account fulness, had look and the that go done. upon Progress.teaching of to world against Christianity we and of .science the the sin are (3od receive place which fossils nf when ready sin, or sends the of .scien­seri­wel­was this tor­heof a tive try, gives that life He designated as such. One should not comes investigation. Those who in­mortavestigate it and are convinced do not honor Him.souls in order that they mayprofess Christianity in the Churchand materialism in science. , The become worse, but better scientists Why will men praise King James I.Christian should give God, not the and students of literature. Dr. D. J. and the scholars who met at West­least place, but the largest possibleplace in the creation and life of theworld.God Judges Sin.Against the sin of atheism, materialism,skepticism, deism and all thewickedness, corruption, immoralityand violence which follo-ws, God istestifying today in every fossiliferousrock of the world. These and a multitudeof other sins provoked thewrath of God against the antediluvianworld. To hold the theory of spontaneousgeneraiion, and the brute originof man is to rule God out as thegreat and sole Creator of all things,and it was ruling God out which wasthe underlying sin of the antediluvianworld. When, therefore, you observea piece of chalk, coral or crinoidallimestone, amber, coal, carbonaceousshale, millstone grit, or other fossiliferousrock, you have before you amonument of God's judgment becauseof sin.When God made a covenant withNoah he promised not to destroy theearth again with a universal deluge.But God did not reverse his attitudetoward sin. Though he recognizedthat "the imagination of man's heartis evil from his youth" he promisedthat he would not curse the groundany more for man's sake, nor smiteagain every living thing as he haddone. That so long as the earth remainedseedtime and harvest, summerand winter should not cease. God haskept his promise, but through fourthousand years of succeeding historyHe has made clear by precept and examplethat He cannot tolerate sinBurrell gives us an illustration of this minster, Cambridge and Oxford tofact. "Two infidels once sat in a rail­givway car discussing Christ's wonderful sion" of the Bible to the world, andthe well-known "Authorized Ver­life. One of them said, 'I think an then lay that Book aside while theyinteresting romance could be writtensearch in every other avenue of the ©Kubptman Cjtwrt^ in t^ ®. •. 9iaboutHim.' The other replied, 'And world for a solution of that which it Witherspoon Bldg or any of itayou are just the man to write it. Set makes known in the simplest language?Why will men honor thePhiladelphiaDepositorieathat will kill, but it cannot transformforth the coi-rect view of His life andhis heart so that he shall desire tocharacter. Tear down the prevailing name of William Wilberforce, as thesacrifice and save. When sciencesentiment as to His divineness and man who overcame physical deformitiesand various handicaps, and whoshall have classified all knowledge itpaint Him as He was—a man amongwill place on the pinnacle of thismen.' The suggestion was acted on struck the shackles from the Britishmountain of accumulated facts, theand the romance written. The man slaves, and at the same time forgetgreatest of all facts, that Christ iswho made the suggestion was Colonelthe fact that ho cried, "Lord, be mercifulto me a sinner" in 1875 when hisThe Reforned Presbfterini Cknckhaving no publishing house of its own advisesitsmembers to send their orders fbrCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church fljidSabbathSchool Supplies o£ every description.JPubBcadon Deiraitmrnt:Baatb of ei^tmian iStiuuitiaB si titthe way, the truth and the life.Ingersoll; the author was GeneralThe old stone book can point—doesLew Wallace; and the book was 'Ben- life lay all before him, and that hepoint to sin; it points to a fallen, sincursed,ruined world. But that is allHur.' In the process of constructing uttered the same prayer in 1833 whenit he found himself facing the unaccountableMan. The more he studied ing out of this world? Why willhis work was done and he was pass­that it can do, and here it leavesboth the scholar and the proletarian.His life and character the more profoundlyhe was convinced that He was everywhere point their friends, to theteachers point their pupils, and menThe Written Book points to a way.It points upward. It points to a Redeemerwho can lift—has lifted themore than a man among men; until works of Sir Walter Scott, and yetat length, like the centurion under the forget the last hours of that notedcurse of sin, and guides the way towarda land where there is no sin norcross, he was constrained to cry, author when his friend, Elliott Lockhart,within reach of thousands 'Verily, this was the Son of God.' "ofsorrow nor death. And here we haveLew Wallace, by reason of his investi­booksgation, became a better man and a received the prompt reply from Sirasked what book he should read,the harmony, the grandeur, the gloryof the Two Books. They each havebetter writer.Walter, "Need you ask? there is buttheir message. Why confine ourselves,our pupils or our ideals to theThe Christian religion has always one!"—the Bible. Why will menbeen the root of progress. A noted speak of Wm. E. Gladstone as one ofold stone book? Look into it! Readscholar said of the University of Leyden:"The Senate chamber o'f Ley-writers, and yet ignore his argumentBritain's greatest statesmen andit, and read it rightly! But look intothe Written Book and there see theden's University is the most memorablehall of science." It was a group infallible guide is the Impregnable•that the greatest of all books, the onlygreatest fact of the universe! Theresee the one who though he hated sin,of Christian Hollanders, more than Rock of Holy Scripture? Why willcame into the world cursed with it tothree hundred years ago, thankful to men eulogize Abraham Lincoln in hisredeem fallen men!God for preservation of life and liberty,who founded Leyden University. and at the same time ignore the Bookstand for freedom and righteousness,The Written Book points the geologistto One whose presence makesAn examination of a list of the twenty which taught him the use of the Englishlanguage and the principles ofthe mountains tremble (Ps. 114:6),universities which were established inwhose touch causes them to smokeEurope between the year 1550 A. D.(Ps. 144:5), and whose voice calmsliberty and justice which did so muchand 1700 A. D. will reveal the fact for the world? Unquestionably thethe waves of the sea (Mark 4:39) ;and that He will judge men for it. that they were all founded and maintainedby some religious denomina­greatest incentive toward progress inChristian's Bible has been, and is, thethe astronomer to One who knows theHis wrath burns against sin just asnumber of the stars and calls themstrongly as it did in antediluvian tion. In America the Rev. James every worthy department of educationall by name (Ps. 147:4) ; the zoologisttimes. "God is angry with the wicked Blair was active in establishing, and wherever it has been received amongto One who calls all the beasts, creepingthings and flying fowl to praiseeveryday" (Ps. 7:11). After naming became firstpresident of William and the nations of the world.a number of prevalent sins, Paul said Mary College. It was founded in Spiritual Discernment.him (Ps. 148:10) ; the botanist toto the Ephesians: "Let no man de­1692ceive you with vain words: for be­founded by the Puritans in 1638. Its when men have failed to see in theHarvard University wn.s What then has been the difficultyOne purer than the lilies (Song of Sol.2:2); the embryologist to One whocause of these things cometh the first private benefactor was the Rev. Bible and in the true religion an unparalleledblessing? The Apostlesees our substance yet being unperfect(Ps. 139:16); the anatomist towrath of God upon the children of disobedience"(Eph. 5:5). Jesus Christ its name. Almost all the early pri­Paul, when writing to a church lo­John Harvard, from whom it receivedOne who knows all our frame (Ps.points out a day when he shall judge mary and higher schools of education cated in a great commercial and corruptcity, pointed out the root of the103:14); the physician to One whothe wicked—among them many outwardlymoral men—and when they Christian men and women. Why then difficulty many centuries ago. "Thewere organized and supported byheals all our diseases (Ps. 103:3) ;the chemist to One whose blood makesshall be condemned forever ^Matt. 25: the meaningless cry of the rationalist natural man receiveth not the thingsthe blackest sin whiter than the snow31-46). When walking among the that the Christian who does not ac­ocept the theory of evolution is about foolishness unto him: neither can hethe Spirit of God: for they are(Is. 1:18) ; the physicist to One whostones of this earth Jesus replied toconserves all matter (Eccl. 3:14);those who criticised his disciples for to impede the progress of education know them, because they are spirituallydiscerned" (I Cor. 2:14).the orthopedist to One who makes thepraising him: "If these should hold in general and science in particular?lame walk (Matt. 15:31); the opticianto One who makes the blind seetheir peace the stones would immediatelycry out" (Luke 19:40). That show that the "stupendous progress" The scientist of today needs to comeSome rationalists are endeavoring to Christ the Way.(Luke 7:22) ; the psychologist to One•would have been a testimony from of science during the past century has to Jesus Christ like the learned Nicodemusof old and sit at his feet as awho knows all man's thoughts (Lukethe rocks against a sin of omission, been due to the teaching of evolution.6:8) ; the economist to One who seesbut the rocks are crying out every Jesus properly characterized such men little child. He should begin at thethat when goods are increased theyday^ against sins of commission. as "blind leaders of the blind." It is first of John and learn that Christare increased that eat them (Eccl. 5:Their fossils are warning us against true that progress has been made, but was in the beginning with God. That,11) ; the physiologist to One who givesthe sins of the antediluvian world, it has not been the result of the teachingof evolution or the inherent wis­without him was not any thing made"All things were made by him; andmen strength in their old age (Ps.•violence, drunkenness, impurity, rejectionof God, and other sins of which dom of the agnostics. It has been that was made." He "should learn,92:14); the artist to One who setshis bow in the clouds (Gen. 9:13);they were guilty, v/hich are no doubt the result of the larger and deeper like Nicodemus, that he needs notthe aeronaut to One who makes thesimilar to the sins of the world today.This may help us to understand to prove this one needs merely to ask, born of the Spirit, in order to appre­influence of Christianity. In order merely life, but a new life which isclouds his chariot and who rides uponthe wings of the wind (Ps. 104:3);why men shall one day call to the what progress has been made in scienceor in any department of educahendGod and things of God. Peterthe wireless telegraphist to One whotakes the wings of the morning and

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THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84^rounti t\)t €>ltJ:armCt)atrGEORGE WASHINGTON AND THECHERRY TREE.By Ernest Christner.(Age 10.1George Washington had a hatchet new.He was so hapnv through and through,He played all day in the forest, near.And hadn't been so happy in many ayear.He played he was a woodsman bold,And always played, whether hot orcold;But one day he got into mischief, bad.And now I'll tell you the story, sad.He spied his father's cherry tree.While playing as usual, so full of glee.He thot he'd chop away at the tree.While father was not there to see.He then began to chop and chop'Till he get so tired he had to stop.The tree at last fell down with acrash.As the new ax made a finalslash.Just then George's father came walkingalong.And George asked if anything waswrong,"Wrong!" said his father, "I'll haveyou know.My tree was chopped down awhileago."George said to his fathtr, with a deepsigh,"Father, I can not tell a lie.'Twas I chopped down your cherrytree,I'll take any punisliment you offer me."of prohibition, and which will belargely colored by the sentiments ofthe organization making the survey.But these figuresare issued upon theauthority of the United States Government,and are as worthy of confidenceas is the Government itself.Keep these facts and figuresstoredaway in some secure place in yourentirely a receding wave. Then beready to follow up your statementwith these figures from the UnitedStates Census Bureau, the authorityof which, and the reliability of which,they will hardly dare to deny.The clipping from "The Voice"which gives these figuresfollows:The Bureau of the Census has justreported the prison population of theUnited States as of January 1. 192.3,in comparison with the number ofprisoners on January 1, 1910.There is "a crime wave" in theUnited States, due to prohibition weare told. But—on January 1, 1910,there were in this country 111,498prisoners, whereas on January 1,1923, the number had declined to 109,-619. The total number of reportedprisoners was 99.7 per 100,000 generalpopulation in 1923, as against 121.2per 100,000 in 1910, a decrease of17.7 per cent. It is estimated thatthe commitments for the entire yearNeedless to say, this did not influencethe boy to change his attitudetoward the other young man.As a general thing when a fatherwants his son to change his a.-sociat.sMontclair,THAT GREATN. J.CRIME WAVE. 1923 were fewer in number than commitmentsin 1910. When y)opulationBy Rev. J. S. Thompson.is taken into consideration, the reductionis 37.7 per cent greater.We send our DREAM best to DAYS. all our friendsROBERT B. CROCKETT. "I do hope this finds you all well.The prohibition cause is at the presenttime going through a mighty Drunkenness decreased 55.3 per ROBERT B. CROCKETT CALLED there When and the hope April to sun see them is shinin' next summer."its cloud-draped throne above,fromstruggle. It is on trial for its life. cent during the thirteen-year period;"HOME."There is nothing more important, if disorderly conduct 51.5 per cent; On Saturday, April 24th, while out .A.nd Dr. the Smith mockin'-bird adds: "Our is trillin' colporteur to histhe cause is to be rescued, than that vagrancy 52.8 per cent; assault 53.1 in a fleld near his home, at Jame?- laboring mate patiently song of on. love; Rains duringthe public be furnished with reliable per cent; burglary 11.4 per cent; fornicationand prostitution 28.8 per was stricken with a heart attack, and have sort not seen o' hazylike him since and early sad. in Janu­ville, N. Y., Mr. Robert B. Crockett the When winter the world have delayed seems sort him, o' so lazy, weinformation. If the people at largecan be given the actual facts as to cent; fraud 55.•? per cent. These fig­passed are based upon a ratio per 100,-house.sowing little the barefoot seed though lad. restricted inaway while being taken to his ary. Somehow However, I can't we help trust dreamin' he has been of athe results which prohibition has al­urereadyproduced, there is no danger 000 population.Ml'. Crockett had not been confined An his ugly, movements. tousled youngster with histhat they will ever repudiate it. If The report of the Census Bureau to his bed, although he had complained toes all stumped and sore.they are not given these facts, then lets us get at the real significance of of not feeling well for several days. But happy from the sunrise 'til thethere is great danger that they may our "crime wave." The important offencesof forgery, homicide, robbery, advanced age.No weight of care nor worry had thisMembers of his family laid this to his west was tinged with gore.be deceived by those who have purelyselfish motives for desiring the re­anstoration of the god Bacchus to his HUMAN INTEREST IN THE BOOK Born in Sterling, N. Y., October 10, little barefoot lad.rape have increased. It will benoted that these offenses are of suchformer place of supremacy.DIVINE.*1844, Mr. Crockett came to Syracuse But we would just have laughed it offa character as to be little affected byWe are hearing much these daysNo. V.when he was 30. He had lived in together if he had.control of the liquor traflfic. The increaseis probably to be accounted forabout the lamentable failure of prohibition; of the great crime wave that son, a young man. He is displeased rd. since.the world was bright and fair;A king of Israel is talking to his Syracuse or in the Jamesville Cross For we were pals and playmates andby the effect of the war in changingis sweeping the land; of the great increaseof violence and crime, especial­friend and companion of a certain a gardener upon his arrival in Syra­trouble anywhere.with his son for making an intimate Mr. Crockett established himself as It didn't seem to us that there wasthe attitude toward the idea of violence,by the widespread prosperityly among the younR', and all the result young man well known to both f athej' cuse. He retired several years ago. We would roam the fieldstogetherextravagance which prompts certainsocial elements to become uni-ulyof the effort to enforce prohibition.and son, and he denounces the boy for For about twenty-five years he was dreamin' happy hours away.In a lecent issue of "The Voice," a making an intimate associate of this an eldei' m the Sy]-acuse conoregation. Just sort o' wond'rin', easy-like, whatand by the coming to adolescence andpublication issued by the Board of young man and predicts that in so He is survived by his widow, Mrs. we would be some day.maturity of the "second generation"Tcmnerance, Prohibition and Public doing he is endangering his own fu­Jeature interests. The father is some­Crockett of Los Angeles, Clarence R. paths we called our own.Crockett; four sons, Morris J. One day we wandered far beyond theimmigration, largely untouched byMorals of the Methodist Episcopal American influences.Church, there appears some figures times of an erratic and unbalanced Crockett of Montclair, N. J., Ernest Then slept, and when the morningbearing on this subject which are, to disposition and in this case he allows R. Crockett of Syracuse, and Samuel dawned I found myself alone.>ay the least, interesting. And thehis jealous rage to get the better of 11. Crockett of Syracuse; six daughters,Mrs. George Whedon, Mrs. C. D shook with nameless dread.My little friend had left me and Ichief value of these figureslies in the his discretion, that in order to humiliatehis son he hurls at him some very Murphy, Mrs. Herbert Wright, Mrs. As to my ear a whisper came: "Yourauthority upon which they are issuedIt is not the guess of some one, which ungracious ani di.sparaging remarks A. M. Bonham, Miss Margaret Crockettand Miss Mabel Crockett; 14 And then it rushed upon me like thelittle friend is dead."would inevitably be lai-gely influencedabout the boy's mother.by the personal feelings and desires The boy remonstrates with his grandchildren; one great grand-childthreebrothers, C. W. Crockett of Ster-My vanished friend was Childhood andwaves upon the shore—of the guesser, and at the best wouldfather about his unju.stifiable ragebe only a guess. It is not the resultand the father's answer was a swift hng, R. Len Crockett of Syracuse, and myself a child no more.of a "straw vote" which every onethrow of a small spear across the Wilham Crockett of Red Lodge, Montwho knows anything knows cannot betable, which fortunately missed the and a sister Mis. Ella Clark of Pjovi-depended upon as affording a revelationof the general sentiments ofboy and he got up and left the table dence, R. I.where they were seated at dinner. Mr. Crockett was laid to rest in th'ihe favorable the made citizenship result by or some of unfavorable of organization the so-called land. to the "survey" It either is cause notday, conducted Rev. Onondaga W. April J. by Valley McFarland.27th, Rev. Cemetery the A. services A. Wylie on Tues­bein^ andNE\\S FROM LATAKIA.Mrs. Jean S. Smith, wife of Dr. R.E. Smith of our Latakia, Syria, Mission,in a personal letter under dateof March 26th says:public sympathy goes with the fathe •, "Dr. Balph is much better now andbut in this case we rather think our goes for walks, and a ride in thesympathy would be with the son. auto once in a while. We are gladWho was that other young man and to have him up and around. He ledmind where you will always know what were the grounds for this the American prayer meeting at hiswhere to find them, and when any one unseemly *Above family is the disturbance?fifthof a series of house this last Wednesday.tells you that there is a great crime short sketches on the stories of the "The Girls' and Boys' Schools havewave sweeping over the land, sweepingmultitudes of our young men and 4 is found in Joshua 5:13-15.They plan to have just one week.Bible. Scripture Reference for No. their Easter vacation next week.women in its pitiless rush, tell them"Miss Kennedy is planning on goingto Beirut to spend a few days.yes, the greatest that has ever beenexperienced in history, but that it isMiss Cunningham plans to go to Mersineand spend her vacation with MissFrench. She will have a chance tosee Tarsus and Adana."Kasees Khaleel Awad left todayfor Tripoli where he will get asteamer to Alexfndretta. He is goingto help Rev. Lytle with his communionservices. We are hoping andpraying that much good will comefrom these services and that therewill be a reviving among the peoplethere. We also hope for the Kaseesto bring back new life to his owncongregation here."Dr. M. S. McFarland has beennursing a sore foot the past fewweeks."Miss Edgar is as busy as ever, eventhough she has a cold. She does muchgood going in and out among thehomes of the poor."How we would like to be presentat the Winona Conference but we willbe up in Southlook this summer. Wehave rented Mr. Lytle's summer home.They are going home on furlough.Our conference meets in September.And so, sometimes on April days, halfsmilin'-like, half sad.Somehow I can't help dreamin' of thatlittle barefoot lad.—Allen Johnson.

Jlay 1926 A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lCOVENANTERS AND THE BALLOT.An article in the Christian Herald makesa strong argument for voting at the generalelections. It goes on to show that theproportion of voters to those casting a ballotat elections is steadily growing less.The Herald points out the danger to thefuture of the country of such abstentionfrom using the ballot and insists that alleligible should vote and vote their convictions.The Herald says that the proportionof those actually voting to those eligiblein 1896 was 80 per cent, in 1900 was73 per cent, 1912 it was 62 per cent, andin 1920 was 49 per cent.With the spirit of this article we arein thorough accord. It is inexcusable fora citizen, who has no conscientious convictionsagainst voting, to stay away fromthe polls through carelessness, or the pleaof business. But there is another fact ofaccount in drawing conclusions as to whyan increasing number of voters do not takethe trouble to vote at general elections.This decrease in the number of voters onelection day runs parallel with the loss ofany issue which appeals to citizens. Therewas an issue in 1896 and it took moremoney to defeat W. J. Bryan in that yearthan has been spent by any party in a politicalcampaign since. The same issue wasup in 1900, but the economic situationhad so changed that the issue was clouded.Since 1900 there has been no great issueon which the leading parties were distinctlydivided. In 1912 the RepublicanParty vote was divided between Rooseveltand Taft, and Wilson was elected. Butthere was no great issue dividing the partiesand it was largely a question betweenthree men, any one of them unusuallyfitted for the office. There was no reasonfor any special effort for one or another.In 1916 two good men, Wilson andHughes, competed for the office and theissue that turned the West for Wilson andelected him was the slogan "He kept usout of war." 1920 marks the decadenceof the quality of the candidates for thePresidency, also the loss of issues. Coxand Harding, two newspaper men, werenominated for the Presidency, neither onehaving special qualifications for the officeand therefore there was little room for acontest between them. Neither one hadany national policy to offer Congress andthe country and therefore the campaignhad little interest. In 1924 it was Coolidgeand Davis, the former nominated becausehe had been a successful politician,the latter because of his diplomatic training.But while Davis was probably betterqualified to provide a national policy thanCoolidge, the course of things in the DemocraticConvention defeated him from thestart.But again there was no distinct issue.The Democrats were a little wetter andthe Republicans a little dryer, the Republicansfor a little higher tariff and theDemocrats a little lower, but there was noclear issue between the two. Nor is therenow. Neither party has any distinct nationalpolicy in distinction from the other,agreeing on their one aim, which seems tobe to keep in office.Never in the history of our country hasthere been less to call out the conscientiousconvictions of voters. Never haveCovenanters had so Httle reason to forsaketheir principles in order to cast aballot. Coolidge, sentimentally in favorof law enforcement, has kept men abouthim who betrayed the law. His opponentin 1928 may not do worse.DOES RELIGION INFLUENCE HUMANLIFE?By David Denzil Anderson.Some one asked a Christian gentlemanthis question: Just what is religion? Hisanswer was: Do you feel that you are perfectlyable to manage your own life? Ordo you feel that you need help which nohuman being can give? Do you believethat there is some Power—call it what youwill—that is above and beyond us all?Do you take this Power into account inyour life? If your answer is "No" to thefirst of these questions and "Yes" to theothers, you have what is called religion.To my mind I do not believe religioncould be explained in any better way. Itis a lamentable fact that men can live inthe House of God and not know it; canbehold the wonderful works of naturewhich only God makes possible and notrecognize Him in it. No experience in lifeis so precious as that when we wake upto the reality of God. King David was alover of nature. We remember when, nodoubt walking under a star lit sky, his attentionmay have been attracted to theheavens by the flightof the bat or the owland looking up he said. Why even theheavens declare the glory of God and thefirmament showeth His handiwork.Not until we discover God in nature andin human life will our relations be rightwith our fellows. Tennyson was rightwhen he said our love in higher love endures.Those who love the beauty of natureand say they are not aware of God init, will one day awaken to that fact andsay, "Surely God is in this place and Iknew it not." Many people pass throughlife in the same indifference with whichRobert Burns sat down to write a letter."Let time and chance determinePerhaps it may turn out a song.Perhaps turn out a sermon."Every one sooner or later comes faceto face with this question: "What will youdo with this Jesus who is called Christ?"Will we accept or reject Him? Nothoughtful person can become acquaintedwith Jesus without being attracted to Him.Christianity is not only a thing that makesus sure of Heaven when we die, butteaches us how to live on this earth, andhow to treat our fellowman. Religionmakes one live a life of Love, Kindnessand Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus said, "One is your Master evenChrist." I love to think of those daysJesus spent with His followers by the Lakeof Tiberias and among thehili-3 and valleysof Galilee. But at last there came atime when one said to him. Lord, I will gowith you both unto prison and unto death.Jesus is our Leader and Captain and thosethat follow Him must follow Him evenunto death. We read, forsaking all theyfollowed Him. I heard a minister onetime ask this question of another man,"Did your father and mother pray?" Hisanswer was, "Yes." "There," said theminister, "that accounts for your beingwhat you are." All that I am and all thatI ever hope to be I owe to my father, forhe taught me of a Father in heaven. Ilove to think of the days of my childhoodwhen he kept the firesburning at the familyaltar and taught me to know the Godin whom I trust, and I earnestly pray thatI may never bring dishonor to him or tomy Father in heaven.Let us never lay down the banner of religion,that blood stained banner of JesusChrist, and go forward as true soldiers ofthe cross. Then at that last great daywhen they shall come from the North andthe South, the East and the West, KingJesus, that mighty Captain, shall say,These are they that have fought for me.Selma, Ala.FREE THINKERS ANDEDUCATION.(Continued from page 1)RELIGIOUSState and society in general that opportunitybe given for the strengthening ofthose traits of character that are usuallyconsidered as coming within the purviewof religious influence."In other words, while the State is prohibitedby the Constitution of the UnitedStates from fostering any particularchurch or creed, the general concept ofcharacter and good citizenship, which constitutesthe objectives of any religion, notonly deserves to be but should be promotedby the State. All this can be safeguardedwithout violating the constitutionalprovisions prohibiting religious instructionin the public schools under thesupervision of the Board of Education orat the expense of the public schools."The day following the publication ofthe decision of Justice Staley, Joseph

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Lewis, President of the Freethinkers' Association,made a statement that revealsthe attitude of those whom he represents."We are in thi.s fightto protect the publicschools of the State of New York fromthe corrupting influence of the churches,and we are in it to a finish. The FreeThinkers' Society of New York is not inthis fightfor any selfish motive. We havenothing to gain in these proceedings. Weare giving our time and money to upholdthe law and to preserve the religious libertyof all the people. This can only bedone by keeping the Church and the Stateseparate. In carrying on this fight, wefeel that we are performing not only apatriotic duty but the very highest serviceof a citizen."Mr. Lewis was in Washington, when hemade the above statement. His errandin the national capital was to address ameeting of the Washington SecularLeague. In addressing the League, Mr.Lewis said that the Bible was one of thefilthiest books in existence. If scientificworks of information on birth control areto be barred from the mails, as they arebarred, the Bible should likewise be barredfrom the mails. He denied the existenceof a personal God, and added that if therewere any such creature he would call uponhim to manifest himself by striking thespeaker dead, repeating the challenge toGod made recently by Sinclair Lewis. Atthis meeting of the Secular League, it wasannounced that the American Society forthe Advancement of Atheism has institutedsuit to stop payment of the salariesof chaplains in the army and navy andin Congress. The meeting endorsed thesuit with enthusiasm.THE CHINESE CHURCH IN THEFURNACE.*By Dr. W. Lechmere Clift.That God is working His purposes outis the one fact which brings comfort andpeace to the heart of the Christian missionaryin China today. Not that themissionary is actually in China today! Inobedience to the urgent summons of hisconsul, he is either in Shanghai or HongKong or on his way home on furlough,and the work which is so dear to him, theChurch for which he has striven in prayerand poured out his heart, the ChineseChurch, is left in the hands of the ChineseChristians.Many a missionary thanks God todaythat he has prepared his little flockofsheep for such a time as this—that againand again he has warned them that theday might come when he must leave them,and when the responsibility of carryingon the work would rest wholly upon theirshoulders.Sent in by Dr. Kate McBurney.In stations where the missionary hasobstinately kept the reins entirely in hisown hand.s, and has not educated theChinese to share the burdens, there issurely much confusion and perplexity today.While we grieve over the fact that atpresent the door into China is fast closed,that the messengers of the Gospel are keptwaiting on the threshold, we fully realizethat this sorrowful time will not be withoutits lessons—lessons more valuablethan gold tried in the fire—ifonly theyare learned and accepted and translatedinto action in the future.The Position in Honk Kong.Today in Hong Kong groups of missionariesare meeting here and there to intercedefor the Chinese Church left to its ownresources, and in many places saddenedand perplexed by subtle Bolshevic propaganda,horrified by false accounts of foreignatrocities, of cold-blooded attacks oninnocent students and of other crimes, allof which they are persuaded to believeare true, while there is no one there tocontradict these lies.Our letters up-country are censored bythe Chinese. Some of the Christians haveeven requested that missionaries do notwrite to them, so violent anti-foreign isthe feeling in many cities, and the knowledgethat they were receiving letters fromforeigners might involve them in trouble.We can only cry to God to give our Chinesebrothers and sisters the Spirit of discernment,that they may be able to dividefalse from the true.As we look back we thank God for everymoment spent in teaching them to knowthe Bible. Bible-taught Christians will bethe strength of the Chinese Church, andthose unhappy souls who have had theirfaith shaken, their reliance on the inspiredWord of God shattered, will findthemselves in bad case today.One of the most serious consequences ofModernist teaching today has manifesteditself in some of the letters received fromChinese so-called Christians. Modernistmission schools have brought into theChurch of China a floodof young Chinese,who have never experienced a true changeof heart, who know nothing of what itmeans to be "born again," who reject theteaching of the Atonement, of the divinityof our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, andyet, like their foreign teachers, they callthemselves "Christians."What the Bolshevists Teach.The teaching of the Bolshevists appealsimmensely to these young people. Theyare eager and ready to grasp this opportunityto assert themselves, to rid themselvesof foreign missionary control, andexploit the Church for their own ends.The overwhelming demand for educationin China has been a real danger tomissionary work of late years. Anyoneanywhere could open a school and it wouldbe floodedwith Chinese students in a verylittle time. Probably the school wasopened with the best of intentions—ofreaching young boys and girls with theGospel message in their most impressionableyears—but the flood swamped theirideals. Standards must be kept up, examinationsmust be passed. More teachersmust be employed, and more and more.And it was not possible always to secureforeign missionaries of the desirable type,sound in faith, in love, and in doctrine—so a compromise was made. Teacherswere employed who had not themselvesreceived the Saviour as their Lord andKing, and who had therefore no messageto pass on to their pupils. The worldcrept in and the devil, too, for there camein those who were not only of the world,but who were strongly Modernist in theirteaching and who were eager to influencetheir Chinese pupils to believe as they believed.Still another source of weakness in theChinese Church today is their reliance tosuch a great extent upon foreign money,and for this the foreign missionary isto blame. At the present time missionariesof all Protestant societies are meetingin conference in Hong Kong to discussthis and other questions. There is no possibilityat present of the return of foreignmissionaries to the interior. What, then,about funds? In many places the questionhas settled itself, since there is noreliable means of sending money to inlandstations. Alas! that steps were not takenlong ago to allow the financialburden ofthe Church to rest upon the Chinese members,instead of expecting the foreignerto assume it. Such steps have been takenin some missions at great cost, and in spiteof many difficulties and misunderstandings.Workers and Funds.One of the members of the AmericanReformed Presbyterian Board, at a recentconference meeting, read a paper upon thissubject which stirred the hearts of allpresent. Some of this paper is too "specialized"to be understood, except by thoseout on the field,but there are sentencesso valuable that I must quote them here.He said: "The question before most ofus at the present time, I suspect, is notso much with reference to the withdrawalof workers as it is the withdrawal offunds. Shall we continue, whether presentor absent, to subsidize the ChineseChurch with money? In the carrying onof the work, what would Jesus do? Thatought to be a safe standard for missionaries.As a matter of fact, what did Jesusdo. He was leaving His disciples alone (yetnot alone) to carry on His work. He wasrich. Their position must have been far

May 5, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERmore pathetic than is that of the ChineseChurch of the present moment. He couldhave placed millions of consecrated money,consecrated by His own nail-pierced hands,in the hands of His few followers. He didno such absurd thing. These few men,some of whom had been obscure fishermen,one a tax-collector, all of them possibly'unlearned and ignorant men,' as theschools went, these He sent forth withoutthe equipment of earthly paraphernalia,clasping only the sword of the Spirit, andenergized by the power of the Spirit towin the world for Him, and these werethe men who soon won the reputation of'turning the world upside down,' and withoutmoney.""Idols of Silver and Gold."The writer goes on to speak of the "idolsof silver and gold, which in zeal for earlyresults we have substituted in the mindsof Chinese seekers"—a reference whichmight be obscure to readers at home, butis clear as daylight to those missionarieswho have had charge of the paying ofsalaries to preachers, teachers, Biblewomen and other workers. The love ofmoney is truly a root of all kinds of evilin the Chinese Church, and where it hasbeen money from other countries, theChinese Christians have felt neither thesame interest nor responsibility concerningit."Do we fear," he suggests, "lest theChinese Church will not have enough tocarry on? It may be it will not haveenough to carry on in the unfortunatemanner we have taught it; but, believeme, the Chinese are able to find plentyof money for what they want, even forthe heathen worship. . . . Let us alwaysbear in mind that it is a very easy matterto dispense other people's money—easier far than to give our own, and todo either is vastly easier than to revealChrist through a surrendered life and aconsecrated personality."The American Reformed PresbyterianMission, when they decided to withdrawforeign funds, agreed to go the wholelength immediately. They looked uponthe policy of gradual withdrawal of fundsas something like the cutting off of adog's tail an inch at a time, "a processwhich hurts just as much at each operationand increasingly terrifies him thenearer you approach the dog!""The plan we adopted, in brief, is this.We had grown sick and tired of the foreignsubsidy plan, as I suspect you all areat heart, and in 1922 we notified theChurch that, beginning with 1923, wewould appeal for no funds from the homeboard for carrying on the work. This wasaside from missionaries' salaries, travellingexpenses and housing. . . . Insteadof the mission meeting, which is necessarilysomething of an imperiahstic conclave,we now have a council made up ofmissionaries and Chinese, the latter in theproportion of 1 to 10 of the active membership.The turnover was far from easy.One man in the firstmeeting of the councilsaid, 'If we do not get foreign money,why should we want foreigners here?'Another, a preacher who for many yearshad been supported almost entirely fromforeign funds, said, 'I think the time forPaul and Barnabas to separate has come.'Later, this same man proposed a seasonof prayer and fasting, which clarified theatmosphere. . . . Wherever and wheneverwe have trusted Him, He has wroughtfor us."What of the Future?As I said before, the conference in HongKong was greatly stirred by Mr. Robb'spaper, of which I have quoted merely afew paragraphs. Now the decision lieswith the various boards and mission councils.Will they take advantage of this extraordinarycrisis to make a new start,ridding the Chinese Church of the leadingstrings in which they have been boundtoo long, allowing them to walk, doubtlesswith many a stumble at first,but withincreasing strength and vigor as time goeson, or will they shake their heads wiselyand argue that the time has not yet comefor such a drastic change and thus allowa wonderful, a unique opportunity to slipfrom their hands?There are not a few who fear that thenear future may hold a time of persecutionfor Chinese Christians, and if thiscomes it will be truly a sifting of the chafffrom the wheat. Only today news hasreached Hong Kong of a city on the WestRiver where the doors of all the ChineseChristians have been specially marked,and proclamations put up in the streetswarning students not to attend Christianschools. We are living a day at a time,waiting upon God in the sure knowledgethat "He doeth according to His will inthe army of heaven and among the inhabitantsof the earth, and none can stayHis hand or say unto Him, What doestThou?"Unless there is a willingness to forsakeall sin in repentance it is a repentance tobe repented of. The Psalmist says, "Ihate every false way.""Prayer is the burden of a sighThe falling of a tear;The upward glance of an eyeWhen none but God is near."Men are silly beyond all description whotry to compromise right with wrong inan attempt to hold on to both. You mightas well try to mix quicksilver and honey;the one is not sweetened, the other ispoisoned.Con0en0U0 of €)pinion2;Jn iTabor of t|)e \^&a\msDean Stanley.In the first centuries the Psalms weresung at the love-feasts and formed themorning and evening hymns of the primitiveChurches. . . . They were sung bythe plowmen of Palestine in the time ofJerome; by the boatmen of Gaul in thetime of Sidonius Apollinaris. In the mostbarbarous Churches the Abyssinianstreat the Psalter almost as an idol. . . .In the most Protestant Churches—thePresbyterians of Scotland, the Non-Conformistsof England—Psalm singing hasalmost passed into a familiar descriptionof their ritual.Bishop Walsh.Enshrined for centuries in public worship,the Psalter has become the Hymnalof the Universal Church. Jew and Gentile,Greek and Latin, Churchman and Dissenter,turn to it alike as the embodimentof the highest and holiest thoughts.Henry Cooke.While I set not up my convictions as arule or measure of the conscience ofothers, I cannot fail to pity those who canfind, as they assert, so little of Christ inthe inspired psalmody of the Bible thatthey must seek and employ an uninspiredpsalmody as exhibiting him more fully.Our Lord himself found himself in theP^salms and thereby "opened the understandingof his disciples that they sliouldunderstand the Scriptures." Surely whatwas the clearest light to their eyes oughtto be light to ours. And truly I believethere is one view of Christ— and that notthe least important to the tried andtroubled believer—that can be discoveredonly in the Book of Psalms—I mean hisinward life. No eye-witness of the outwardman, though an inspired evangelist,could penetrate the heart. But the Spiritwho searcheth the deep things of God hasin the Psalms laid open the inmostthoughts, sorrows and conflicts of ourLord.Bishop Alexander.Hymns cannot really and adequately replacethe Psalter. To Psalms, as comparedwith Hymns, we may apply the analogyof the inspired Apostolic writingscompared with those which follow them.As we enter upon them we feel that webreathe a different air. A creative epochhas passed away. The flood-tideof Divinelife has fallen. ... I believe it to be hightime to face this phenomenon of contentedacquiescence and the practical depositionof the Psalter from its place.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for May 23, 1926.ISAAC AND HIS WELLS.Genesis 26:12-25.There is an old saying, "Blessed isthe nation which has no history." Historyis devoted to extraordinaryforward. He grew more rnd moreuntil he became very great. He hadgreat possessions.Now what followed? The Philistineswithin whose borders Isaac wasliving not unnaturally began to feeljealous of these foreigners. The foreignersmay have been more industriousthan themselves. But at any rate,tions. Do I always appreciate thefact that under God's hands all thingswork together for good to them thatlove Him—even the deprivations?How far should I go in insistingupon claiming all my own rights?In any case of disagreement whatshould I insist upon and what shouldI let go ?Would you consider Isaac's methoda good one to apply to labor disputes,are for the Philistines who also livein Gerar and in all this stretch ollow land along the Mediterranean Seawest of Canaan. The Philistines arealways making trouble for other people,especially for Isaac. They seehow prosperous he is and how stronghe is b(iComing with all his slaves andservants, and are jealous. They aretheir prosperity excited the envy ofafraid Isaac will become too great forthe inhabitants. Disputes and quarrelsbegan to arise. The Philistines international quarrels, or any like dis­of this territory.them. So they try to force him nutevents. A thousand years of quietfilled up the wells which Abraham's putes ?When you are thirsty, Ernest, whatand peace find no description in theservants had dug and which weredo you do? "Turn on the water andpages of history. A few years ofclaimed by Isaac's herdsmen as theirtake a drink."wars, famines and pestilences andown. Such a measure was one of extremehostility, implying great bit­earthquakes receive much attention.Lesson forthe ChOdren But out in the country on someIsaac may be called the patriarchfarms where they do not have waterwithout a history.terness of feeling, and threatened war.running in the house, Frances, howAbimelech saw the danger and requestedIsaac to leave. Abimelech Lesson VIII.—May 23, 1926. well." How does the farmer get hisYou cannot tell really how manyBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. do they get water? "They have achapters are given to the record ofIsaac's life. There is an overlappingwas within his right. Isaac thereforeretired flrst to the valley ofwell, Vera? "He digs it."ISAAC AND HIS WELLS.on the one end with Abraham andGenesis 26:12-25.All over the land where Isaac is,on the other with Jacob. The 26thGerar and then as they still pressedchapter is the only one that is takenhim, he went at last to Beer-sheba. Golden Text: A soft answer turnethaway wrath; But a grieviousAbraham, his father, had dug wells.They were good wells, too. Let usup exclusively with Isaac. But weHere he prepared to stay and makesink these little jam jars in the sandshould count the 24th, part of thehis home. He built an altar to theword stirreth up anger. Prov. 15:1.for the wells which Abraham had25th and the 27th also. But at theLord. We do not read ihat there When you choose a boy for a companion,Henry, do you want one whodug. Pile stones around the top formost there are only three or fourwere any altars to God in Gerar orthe curb. There are some here atchapters. How does this comparethe vicinity. Could it be thai he had is always quarreling or one who isGerar and down in the valley of Gerarwith the space given to Abraham?neglected the worship of God at this sunny and not always picking aare other wells which Abraham digged.To Jacob? From this comparisontime?scrap? "I don't like a fellow who is Can Isaac get along without a wellwould you say that he has the place Now does it not look like God wantedto get Isaac away from the Philis­always fighting." One of the big menfor his family's use and to water hisof prominence that either AbrahamGod tells us about just wouldn't quarlel.Folks could not make him.cattle, Mildred? "No one can liveor Jacob has ? It would seem as if tines? It may not have been thatwithout water." And there is no riverIsaac is just a link between these two Isaac himself was so much in danger, Who was the baby God sent to or stream near Isaac's place.great characters and is overshadowed as that his family would be led away Abraham and to Sarah when they Will Isaac have to dig a well whenby both of them. You would judge and the result would be something were old, Evelyn? "Isaac."the ones his father dug are here,that by the amount of space given to like that which befell Lot. God had Isaac was always gentle and peaceful.Paul, do you remember the time But these Philistines are afraid ofDonald? "No."him.the difficult problem of keeping theBut God evidently had some purpose covenant family in the land of Canaan God told Abraham to offer up Isaac Isaac's growing strength and theyin Isaac's life. What was that purpose? The best way to flnd that is separate from the Canaanites. This when he flnallyfound out about it, vants. What do you think they dn,and at the same time of keeping them as a sacrifice? Did Isaac run away want to get rid of him and his ser­to see what God spoke to him about. envy and anger of men was used of or did he help his father in ti-ying to Margai-et? Here is what they do.We have the record of two appearancesof God to Isaac. You will flnd Now how does this story show- Ah Isaac grew into manhood God Philistines slip up and using someGod to the good of His chosen family. obey Gcd. You can tell us the story. At night when Isaac is asleep thethese in chapter 26:1-5, 24. The Isaac's faith in the word of God? If bles-^od him as He had blessed Abraham.this well until it is full and no waterkind of a shovel, they throw dirt intocareer of Isaac crystalizes around Isaac had shown the warlike spiritthese two manifestations of God to which most men admire he would have Isaac lives at Gerar. On the table can be had. Then they fill up thehim. The first vision is connected replied to Abimelech's demand, "Just with tiny tents let us mark the town ether wells belonging to Isaac.with Gerar. Read it carefully. Note try to put me out, if you dare." of Gerar in the southwestern part of When Isaac and his servants wantthe command not to leave the covenantland. Then note the reference came Isaac would probably be the suc­Sheba. Northeast of Beer-Sheba go to the well, what do they find,Abimelech admits that in case war Canaan. Southeast of Gerar is Beer- to water the cattle next morning andto God's oath to Abraham. But look cessful one. (v. 16.) But Isaac preferredto keep the peace even though of Beer-Sheba and a little west is How would you act if you wereabout .30 miles is Hebron, and south Grace? "No water at all—just dirt."especially at the promise in versefour. What three things did He promiseto give Isaac ? If you had not of his rights. He does not insist upon Isaac isii herdsman and a shepherd. anj^ry.''it called for the surrender of some Rehoboth.Isaac, William? "I'd .surely beknown that it was Isaac to whom the bargain he had made with them Use colored splints for Isaac and his Perhaps Isaac is angry, but he doe.sGod was speaking would you not have before. Nor does he offei- to contestwith thom by force; but peace­shee|i from cardboaid and scatter distance and sees Abimelech, the kingservants and family. Cut cattle and not show it. He looks away oflP in thethought He was talking to Abraham ?There are identically the three promisesof the covenant with Abraham. ter ill (iod's hands.home.of his men.ably (lepai'ts. He could leave the mat­them nvi'i- the .^and about Isaac's of the Philistines, coming with someThe second manifestation was after Now did Isaac lose or gain by thisWhere had Isaiv lived with his Now Abimelech comes up and saysIsaac had removed to Beer-sheba. action? In the end he had Abimelechcoming to him and seeking hisfather, when he was a boy, Ann? "At to Isaac, "Go from us; for thou artLook at this second appearance. YouHebron."much mightier than we."will find the covenant again. From friendship, even to the extent of makingan oath-bound treaty with him.There was a famine in Hebron, so Has Isaac cause to get angry,this it would seem that the covenantIsaac took his family and his servants John? "Yes, foi- he owns these wellsand his cuttle and moved to Gerar towas the dominant thing in Isaac's Then the Lord appeared to him andand tho land around the wells."flnd food.life just as it was in Abraham's. Here gave a renewal of the covenant. SoBut Isaac is the man who just willIsaac has learned his lesson aboutthen you flnd the purpose of his life. it v\'C'Ukl seem that he won out by hisnot quarrel. He is not a coward, andhaving food for his cattle, so he sowsOur lesson text includes the part peaceful patience. "Blessed are theanyway, he has probably enough servantsand slaves to be the winnerifa lot of barley and other grain. Godof chapter 26 which tells the story meek, for they shall inherit the earth.".shows how much He loves Isaac byof the wells. Read it carefully and Isaac conquered his enemies byhe should have a battle with Abimelech.Isaac just packs up and movesmaking his grain grow so plentifullysee if you can discover any purpose making them his friends. How superiorwas the peace covenant to theon. There is plenty of land for allthat when harvest time comes Isaacof God in this contest over the wells.gathers one hundred times as muchNote the prosperity of Isaac. This is so-called peace by conquest and destruction!In the best sense he provedHe comes on down into the valley ofof them without quarreling about it.as he had sown. Isaac now is wealthydescribed in verses 12-14. It is saidand strong with a lot of servants whoto be of God. God publicly blessed himself a king-conqueror. He conqueredhis own spirit and the spiritfinds the wells which hi.s father's ser­Gerar and pitches his tents. Hereliewill flghtfor him if need be, and canhis servant. In a year when othersprotect Isaac and his family and possessionsfrom robbers.scarcely reaped at all, he reaped of others.vants had digged, but the Philistinesplentifully. He waxed great. He went In closing ask yourself three ques­had fllled these up with dirt whenSee all these sticks, Bobby? They Abrahun- had died. Isaac's men set

May 5, 1926A FAMILY PAPERto work and dig here and flnd a well fellow-countrymen, and causing themof springing water. Sink this jar in to meet it. There is a Christianthe sand and fill it with water. Church in China, a CovenanterThe herdsmen of Isaac go out with Church, a witnessing and a workingtheircattle and the herdsmen of Gerar Church, many members of which arecome up and try to drive them away. willing to suffer for their Lord and"The water is ours," say the Gerar for the exhibition and propagation ofherdsmen. Is it, Charles, when Isaac their faith in Him.dug the well? "No."Missionaries to the Chinese tellBut again Isaac will not quarrel. many interesting stories of the wayHe calls this well Esek, which means the real Chinese Christian hangs oncontention, then goes on farther and to his faith amid the most discouragingdigs another well.circumstances. Here is one ofWould you not think the Philistines a number told by Charles Ernest Scott,would be ashamed by now when they of Tsingtau: A young Christiansee how kind and patient Isaac is, bride was immured in a heathen family.Her husband soon informed hei-Eleanor? But they come upon Isaac'smen again and fightfor the new well. that he was going to whip her once aStill Isaac is forgiving. How many week till she renounced "foreign doctrines."Each week as he lashed hertimes did Jesus say to forgive, Helen?"Seventy times." Isaac keeps on forgiving.she wept for pain, and prayed in anagony of spirit for him. At the endHe calls this well Sitnah, and of two years he approached her, tomoves on.inflict the weekly beating, and in aThis time Isaac leads his family terrible voice announced: "Now thisquite a distance away, and the time, if you don't recant, I'm going toPhilistines do not follow. They kill you!" With ferocity he raineddig a well and Isaac calls this place the blows; then suddenly threw downRehoboth. Now, says Isaac, God ismaking room for us and will make usprosper in this land.But after a while Isaac takes hishousehold and his cattle and goes ona little farther still, to Beer-Sheba.As he sleeps the flrstnight God appearsto him and says, "I am the Godof Abraham thy father: fear not, forI am with thee, and will bless thee,and multiply thy seed for my servantAbraham's sake."Isaac builds an altar here and worshipsGod, for he knows God is pleasedwith him. It is well to know God willWess us when we hold back our anger.And God blesses Isaac for being aman who will not quarrel.foung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for May 23, 1926.HOW IS CHRIST CHANGINGCHINA?Isa. 61:1-3.Psalms: 67:1-3, No. 177; 98:1-4,No. 262; 96:1-4, No. 259; 100:1-4,No. 264.Bible Readings: Christ bringslight, John l:l-i:!; tran.sforms life,1 Tim. 1:12-17; oflrers higher ideals.Matt. 5:1-12; honors womanhood,John 4:1-26; saves childhood, Mark10:13-16; sanctifies business. Matt.25:14-30.Through consecrated missionarieslike Morrison, Milne, Medhurst, Mackay,McKenzie, and the McBm-neys,Mitchells, Robbs and all the rest ofthem, the Lord is changing China,making the heathen Chinese Christian,their wretched homes happy, their untoldresources available, and all to doHim service.Through consecrated Chinese Chiistiansthemselves the Lord is savingChina from sin and delivering it fromthe devil. The Spirit of the Lord isanointing them, too, making themsense their responsibility for theirbecome a united kingdom, free fromhis whip and laughed—a strange,civil war. They want to be rid ofhard laugh, exclaiming: "It's no use;dishonest foreigners, who rob themI've been trying all these weeks toand make them distrust all who arcmake ycu 'seng ta ki' (literally 'begetnot natives. They need to learn howa great anger') just as the otherbetter to use their resources to pre­women whom I know, do. But I can'tvent famine.make you!" And in that instant theHoly Spirit, honoring her faithfulwitness and real prayer-life, convictedand converted him; and he with hiswife, helped by the Holy Spirit, beganforthwith the winning of their clanto Jesus Christ. The means of herendurance, Mr. Scott later leai-ned,was Psalm 50:15, repeated and prayedmany times, claiming the faithfulnessof God: "I will deliver thee, and thoushalt glorify Me."Mary Ninde Gamewell tells of ayoung Christian man viihose father,mother, sister and brother sufferedover China. The spirit of the manwho wanted to preach to those whomhe might have treated as enemies is aspirit running through the ChristianChurches of China. It is furnishingthe power for one of the great religiousmovements of modern times.I wonder if America would not belittle too easy. I wonder whetherthey really care to show the zeal theirfathers showed in pioiiagating theirfaith. I wonder.JuniorTopicBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for May 23, 1926.RADIO MESSAGES FROM CHINA.John 14:6-9.Psalms: 34:11-15; 144:12; 1:1-6;40:8-10; 67:1-7.References: Matt. 5:10-12; Matt.6:5-13; Mark 10:13; I Cor. 1:22-29;Jno. 8:12; I Tim. 1:15.Dear Boys and Girls:—The radio is bringing us a strangePrayer Meeting Topicconfusion of sounds from China. We 4:16; Jude 23; I Tim. 2:3, 4; II Cor.hear the cry of the hungry, the noise 2:15-17; I Cor. 1:21; Rom. 10:1; Actsof the bandits, the tread of soldiers, 16:30-33; Acts 2:47; Ezek. 3:18-21.shouts of "Away with the foreigners," "You've got to save your oviti souland intermingled with it all the ceaselesscry for help. They want help tofirst, and then the souls of yourMost of all they needhelp to learn how to live and die, forthey are men, not animals.We can interpret these sounds if wehave the love of Jesus Christ in ourhearts. It is a Macedonian call. Wethmk of our missionaries there, andknow that they are trying to give theChinese the only One who can easetheir pain, unite their kingdom, andfree them from the bondage of laJiorfor those who oppress and explaitthem.and its far-famed climate, Florida isWe note that the children are be­offerining gathered into schools—boys and ual advantages than many otherbetter recreational and spirit­girls—the Word is being taught, the states, according to Dr. D. G. Lftshaw,of the National Council of themartyrdom in their native village.lepers are helped, the sick cared for,He was at the time a young theologicalstudent in Peking. When readyand Christ Jesus is being sho-wn as the Y. M. C. A., who recently returnedloving, sympathetic Saviour, who is from there. The building of churches,to go out to preach he asked to be sentable and willing to help them. he states, is keeping pace with theto his home village. The mis.sionariesJust now, it is rather hard for a erecting of office buildings and amusementplaces. Provisions are made forwere astonished. "Surely not there,"foreigner to do much. Un-Christianthey expostulated, "after all that hasmen have made the Chinese hate playground space and parks in everyhappened!" "Yes, it is there I wishthose who belong to the white race. growing town, and most of the leadingto go," was his quiet answer. "I wantBut patience and love can overcome business men of Florida cities are activemembers of Christian churches.to preach Christ to the murderers ofthis, and the Lord Jesus is powerfulmy family." So this brave youngto win their hearts for His service. "Into the towns of Florida hasstudent went, and many souls in thatIf uui' nation were Christian, it come an influx of people, for the mostplace were added to the Kingdom. Itwould help the missionaries in China, part Anglo-Saxon, Christian and Pro­is typical of what is happening allSyria, and other places. So let us testant," says Dr. Latshaw. "Theywork and pray for this also, and have begun to build over, accordingwhether here in America or in China to their ideals of beauty and utility,we can be good soldiers of Christ the communities in which they live.Jesus, broadcasting His gospel by ourinfluence, as well as by word anddeed.Topic for May 19, 1926.FOLKS WE CAN HELP:OUR UNSAVED NEIGHBORS.John 1:5, 6.Read John 4:27-42.Topics for Discussion:Why unsaved?Do we care?What are we doing about it?Theme: Christ reaches the lostthrough those who are saved.Psalms: 68:30, 31, No. 181; 117,No. 313; 100, No. 264; 98:1-3, 7, No.262; 67, No. 176; 22:18, 21-24, No. 50.Parallel Passages: James 5:20;Rom. 11:13-15; I Cor. 9:22; I Tim.neighbors if they will let you; andfor that reason you must cultivate,not a spirit of criticism, but the talentsthat attract people to the hearingof the Word."—Geo. MacDonaldin "The Marquis of Lossie."What can the minister do?What can the doctor do ?What can the lawyer do?What can the business man do?What can the business woman do?What can the teacher do?What can the student do?What can the school child do?What can the mother in the homedo?SPIRITUALITY IN FLORIDA.In addition to its real estate boomThey seem to believe in providing forthe welfare of their boys and girlsas well as of themselves, and theydo not intend to tolerate, as calmlyas some longer established cities, theThe radio brings China's call to usWhat reply shall we broadcast? Orchanged more rapidly for the bettershall we ignore it? Pray that God waste involved in juvenile delinquency.and made really Christian if the professedfollowers of Christ would onlyshall send His Spirit to work in their Brass bands flourish in the parks,hearts. Pray that God may send Y. M. C. A.'s, Y. W. C. A.'s and playgroundsare to be found in placesbe -willing to endure the ridicule, reproach,persecution and martyrdomlaborers into China's white harvestfields, that many souls may be brought which, in other parts of the country,wliich such a change would involveto Him. And pray that each one of would be considered too small to sup­and which Paul says is inevitable tous may be willing to do God's Willall who "will live godly in Christfor the bringing of the light to China,Jesus." I wonder. I wonder if even whether that means that we go, workthe descendants of the once persecutedCovenanters are not sitting ahere, pray, or pay that another maygo.port such things. Schools andchurches are among the firstthingsto be thought of, instead of the last,as is the case in so many new communities.''The desire to attract tourists, ofcourse, enters into the city and townplanning of the new Floridians, Dr.Latshaw believes, but the satisfactionto themselves of seeing their childrenwell tally, improvements.provided as inspire well as for a physically spiritually good many and of men­mor­the

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes•"**Rev. E. L. McKnight has acceptedthe call of the Allegheny congregation.***A number of delegates expect toattend the Women's Presbyterial fromthe Superior congregation.***Miss Edith Henderson, of Newburgh,who has been sick for a coupleof weeks, is slowly improving.***The American Legion of Billings,Okla., is the purchaser of theBillings, Okla., church property.***Miss Mamie Jamison and Mrs.Frances Chestnut are Hebron's delegatesto the Women's Presbyterial atBlanchard, Iowa.trial pieces forMathews, Clerk.' **Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Crockett,of Montclair, were called to Syra­air affords. Thanks to Mr. Kitchin.occupants are enjoying the best thecuse by the sudden death of Mr.Crockett's father.**'*Mrs. John McKay, of Newburghcongregation, is quiteill at thehome of her parents. She formerlybelonged to White Lake congregation.***William Park, Jr., of Montclair,who was operated on for appendicitison April 19th, is sufficiently recO'veredto be brought home from thehospital.**-'*The Ninety-seventh Synod ofthe Reformed Presbyterian Church ofNorth America is to meet in Walton,New York, June 2, 1926, at 7:30 P. M.••'**The officers of the Los AngelesYoung People's Society have selectedDavid Crockett as Chairman of theSocial Committee. The Society islooking forward to a joint social withthe Santa Ana Young People the secondFriday in May.•*** Communion in Third Philadelphiawas held April 18th. The as­in China. The latest sens.ation is theattending the Penn Relay Games, in closing of the Canton Hospital by thesistant was Dr. T. M. Slater, of Montclair,and his preaching and presencewhich her son John was one of the Strike Pickets. It is quite a commen­on the animus back of it all,contestants. She was in time to at­tartend the Friday evening session of the when they will close up an institutionwere much appreciated by all. Therewas an accession through our SabbathWO'men's Presbyterial of Philadelphia which has been established for 90School of two young men.Presbytery.years, and dispensed charity all that***Through the generosity of Mr.William G. Kitchin, of Wilkinsburg,Pa., the parsonage at New Alexandriahas been equipped with a finesetof Music Ma.sters-Ware Radio, and the***Mr. Marshall, of Los Angelescongregation, is improving in theBurkett Home in Whittier. Mrs. Forsythis home from the hospital and is ***The following were baptized bydoing nicely. Dorothy Dodds, operatedon at the Hollywood Hospital Frank Shaw, infant son of Mr. and possible that it will be forced to closeE. G. Russell, recently: Norman amount to $30,000 a year. It is quitelast Sabbath, is reported as gettingor compromise."along as well as possible.***Synod preparations in Waltonare progressing well. Plans are nowcomplete for the observance of theLord's Supper on the Pre-SynodicSabbath, May 30th. The Bovina con­licensure.—J. C. Reed and Rev. J. G. Reid, Dr. Wilson the gifts had all been carefully examinedand tested, Mrs. Lindsayconducted the funeral services of Dr.Black, which were held from the un­servedertaking parlors of T. B. Moreland, cakes and coffee, and all went homea birthday cake and otherEast End, Pittsburgh, Thursday at happy.2 P. M.***Mi-s. T. M. Slater, wife of thepastor of Montclair congregation,spent a, few days in Philadelphia overthe week-end April 23-26. She was***Gone Home.—After much suffering-and numerous surgical operations,James A. Black, M.D., formerly anelder in Central Allegheny congregation,passed away in Philadelphia,April 19. His ailment was carcinoma.He is survived by his mother, widowand three children. Interment inUniondale cemetery. North Side,Pittsburgh, April 22.Mrs. Frank Shaw, and Donald EugeneMcFarland, infant son of Mr. andMrs. Floyd McFarland, of the Beulahcongregation; Mrs. J. N. Fritsingerand Jane Hutcheson, adults, andElizabeth Jean McKee, infant daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Knox McKee, allof the Superior congregation.***In a private letter frcm one ofour missionaries in China occurs thefollowing statement: "The 'Red' influencecontinues to color the situationtime—even as much as $50,000 a yearsometimes. Eighty patients were inthe hospital when they were forced toclose. Impossible demands were madeby the strike leaders, and when theycould not comply, these leaders shutoff water, light and-food supplies, andthe patients had to be sent home. Thestrikers are now asking somewhatsimilar demands on the Canton ChristianCollege. The increase in pay demandedfor the employees wouldSELMA MISSION.By J. C. McFeeters.Selma Mission still holds the confidenceof the Covenanter Church, anddeserves her generous support. Thepresence and favor of the Lord areseen and felt in every department ofgregation will unite with Walton onthis occasion. Fuller Synod announcementswill be made next week.***Dr. J. W. F. Carlisle, pastor of—D. C. Mathews, Clerk.the First Reformed Presbyterian service in that field. I had the pleasureand privilege of being on thechurch of Newburgh, N. Y., is in St.***0n April 25th Newburgh congregation,on account of the illness of fering Superintendents of New York operated on for appendicitis. Rev. two Sabbaths of March, ai week of***Nearly all the local Thank Of­Luke's hospital where he was recently ground ten days, including the lastDr. Carlisle, held prayer service in Women's Presbyterial have sent in Mr. Carlisle with his sisters, the Misses Evangelistic services and a communion.Participation with brother S. F.the morning, and preaching by Rev. their reports to the Presbyterial Superintendent,Mrs. T. M. Slater, but planned to spend a short vacation in Kingston and his church in theirGertrude and Elizabeth Carlisle, hadMr. Elsey in the evening.***'pjjg Lake Reno congregationa few have not. Will those few kindlysend them to her at once to 90 Mid­Washington. They had been there work for the Lord, and with Prof.sent in a petition to Congress urgingbut one day when Rev. Carlisle was R. J. Mclsaac and his four hundredland avenue, Montclair, N. J.the passage of the Sabbath ObservanceLaw, which has been introduced ***Mr. Sam P. Finlay, of Philadel­brought to Newburgh where the ory. The consecration of thoseseized with an attack. He was academics, is a very pleasant mem­for the District of Columbia.phia, who came from Greenock, Scotland,two years ago, visited recently ing comfortably. Feeling the need of among His children deserves praise.operation was performed. He is re.st-teachers to the Lord and His work***Fresno congregation seems tohave been overlooked in the list ofin Walton, N. Y., his birth-place. Fol-. a rest, the pastor had been granted a Church and academy are evidentlycongregations of honorable mention.lowing- the Wednesday evening prayer two weeks' vacation, and it was while ownedTHEandMUSICblestINbyTHEthe LordPSALMS.Jesus.We were over the top with the budgetbefore March 1st.—John G. Dodds.meeting, April 21, in the E. F. Thom- on the vacation that he was taken ill. No interested observer can be on.son home, the C. Y. P. U. held an ••**After prayer meeting at the theThere'sgroundlotswithoutof musicseeingin theandPsalms,saying,informal reception in Mr. Finlay's homo of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsayin Montclair on Wednesday night,"The Those Lord dear, is there." sweet Psalms of old,•'•^Mrs. B. W. McMahon, of Hebron,With visions bright of lands of lighthonor.was called recently to Blanchard,And shining streets of gold;*'"-*The Walton congregation observedSabbath, April 25th, as a "Hay off their hats and informed Mr. Lind­April 28th, the ladies present tookIowa, to be with her mother in theI hear them ringing, singing still,last few days of her life. Since theIn memory soft and clear,of Prayer for Synod and the Pre-say that they intended to stay awhilemother's death, Mrs. McMahon has"Such pity as a father hathSynodic Conference." The jiastor was as lhey had heard that it was hisreturned home.Unto his children dear."assisting- with Communion services at birthday. Needless to say he was They seem to sing forevermore***The writer of the interestingsketcheson "Human Interest in the meeting was led by Ira M. Price, and been played, Mr. Lindsay was blind­^Vhen the lilies of the love of GodWhite Lake on that day. The prayer delighted. After a few games had Of better, sweeter days,Book Divine," which have been appearingin the Christian Nation from out the meeting.rr(3m somewhere appeared a pile of And still I hear the solemn strainsthe spirit of prayer in-evailed throughfoldedand placed in a chair, then Bloomed white in all the ways;time to time, is W. \V. Dickey, ofpacki-.ges which were placed on his'•**The Beulah communion was heldIn the quaint old meeting flowYoungstown, Ohio.knees. When he could again see andApril third Sabbath, and the Superior"O greatly blessed the people are***Hebron congregation greatly enjoyedthe Sacramental Sabbath, Aprilwas allowed to ojien the packages hechurch communion was held AprilThe joyful sound that know."had a wonderful collection of usefulfourth Sabbath, by the jiastor withoutNo singing-books we needed then,(?) articles such as would have delightedhis heart many years ago,25th. Rev. Paul D. White was the assistance. The conditions were^ For very well we knew.assistant. People were well pleased largely favorable, except a number ofThe tunes and words we love so wellaccompanied by real poetry. Somewith his work. No adults were received.Three infants were baptized. kept away by sickness. There was aTo "Coleshill" at the Sacramentfamilies in the Beulah church wereThe dear old Psalm Book through;folks, however, had more considerationthan others, so that there***Ohio Presbytery adjourned togood attendance in both churches., We sang, as tears would fall,were several beautiful ties and a I11 of salvation take the cup.meet in Bellefontaine Tuesday, May ***l)r. and Mrs. F. M. Wilson accompaniedthe family of the late Lindsay most was a De Luxe Psalter And so I love the dear old Psalms,shirt. But the gift which pleased Mr. On God's name will I call."11th, at 11:15 A. M., Eastern StandardTime. Messrs. McKelvey and James A. Black, M.D., to Pittsburgh which came from the members of the And when my time shall come.Latham, of the Seminary, will present April 21st. Assisted by Rev. R. C. congregation I o their Precentor. AfterBefore the light has left my eyes.And my singing li]is are dumb.If I can only hear them thenI'll gladly soar away,"So pants my longing soul, 0 God,That come to Thee I may."—Selected.

May 5, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi&trtl)0 iSapttsms ^Saetititnfis tt H o m e (g^oingsCbe Cbtistian jQation'SCobenanter IBabp KollCbe Cbtistian J^ation'sCobenanter Bapttdm IRecorbCbe Cbtistian Nation'sCobenanter flMedbino;J5eU0Cbe Cbtistian jQation'sCobenanter SDeatJj jBot(ce0"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages. "There is no death! What seema •«Fresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."flower on earth."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with flre." (In reporting for .this Department(In reporting for this DepartmentCovenanter parents are invited tokindly give names of contracting parrecordthe birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited to ties, name of officiating clergyman. and membership.—Editor.)kindly give name, age, date, placethis column.record the baptism of their children place, and date.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.BORN.here.To Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Willson,BAPTIZED.Our last heavy snow made it impossiblefor those in the country toOn April 19th, in Philadelphia, Pa.,of Morning Sun congregation, on Beulah congregation, by Rev. E. G.March 22nd, a son.Russell:attend till near the la.st, but all whoTo Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Kaufman,of Bovina congregation, a son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaw;meeting. Many from theNorman Frank Shaw, infant son of were near enough would net miss acommunityEverett William.CHICAGO NOTES.Congregational meeting, April 5,showed the Sabbath School up to theaverage attendance and efficiency; theWomen's Missionary Society in ahealthy and active condition, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Knox Mccongregation'sand Synod's Budget Kee. AN APPRECIATflON. ChristCHRISTIANand His greatAMENDMENT.love to Hismet i'n full.On March 22 a birthday surprise Church.Glenwood, Minn.,The session will report a small net party, consisting- of nearly all the congregationand friends, broke in uponApril 20; 1926.increase in the membership. Thus weDear Editor:set up our Ebenezer, thank God and the quiet orderliness and peace of theQuite a number of our memberstake courage.have been interested in the articlesThe date of our Spring Communionpublished in your paper recently onis fixedfor May 16. R. W. Redpaththe Christian Amendment. Wereis to assist.pleased to see what the AlleghenyOn Sabbath, April 11, the pastorY'oung People had done toward securingit. Efforts should be made toheld a short service in the home ofMr. and Mrs. Jolly, who have longget others as well as our own membersto sign petitions for this,been confined to the home by the seri­asous illness of Mr. Jolly. Men whowci-e said not to have been in a churchfor many years heard the message.Mrs. McDonald was suddenly calledEast to the burial of her sister, Mrs.J. H. Maxwell, of Beaver, Pa., onApril 18.Donald Eugene McFarland, infantson of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McFarland.Superior congregation, by Rev. E.G. Russell:Mrs. J. N. Fritsinger;Jane Hutcheson;Elizabeth Jean McKee, infantminister's home, bringing with themrefreshing gushes of air and Heaven'ssweetness in their many expressionsof love and felicitation, and leaving avery substantial token in the shape ofan elegant tea wagon.Since there is only a week betweentheir birthdays the events includedboth husband and wife; the husbandhaving his "look in" when it came tothe delicious refreshments and a birthdaycake with candles all his own.Now that we o-wn a four-wheelvehicle we will have to study up thetraffic laws for this type of motor, orconfine our touring to the perambulationsof the home flat.DR. DAVID G. WYLIE ENJOYSGENEVA ALUMNI RE-UNION.Dr. David G. Wylie, Secretary c-rpi^oT Words tat^ itaivtcac.fail to express our deep appreciationSTERLING, of these self-sacrificing KANSAS. evi­Board of Church Erection of the PresbyterianChurch, who was one of the dences The Sterling, of love and Kansas, loyalty congregationby our goodspeakers at the Geneva Colleg-e Alum- observed people. a most delightful communniRe-Union held in New York City ion MR. on Sabbath, & MRS. P. April J. McDonald.11, at whichrecently, writing under date of April time five of our baptized members15th, says:united on profession of their faith inalso enjoyed the discourses.Dr. McFeeters visited in the homoof his brother-in-law, Rev. J. W. Dill,and Mrs. Dill while here, which wasa pleasure to all.As is his custom, our pa> tor, on theSabbath, had charge, taking his textfrom Song of Solomon, showing Jesusmany are willing to if asked. It alsogives our young people an occasionto do practical and astgressive workalong the line of our distinctive position,as a church.But we were wondering if a concertedeffort to secure the amendmentwould not be more effective than forcongregations to act independent cfMr. James A. Black, M.D.On April 8th, tt Newburgh, N. Y,Mrs. Robert White.On April 18th, at Beaver, Pa., Mrs.J. H. Maxwell.On Saturday, April 24th, at Jamesville,N. Y., Mr. Robert B. Crockett,aged 82, of the Syracuse congregationOn April 24th, 1926, little MargaretJean Kirk, aged three years, oniy anddearly loved daughter of Ed and MarvKirk, learn the at Northwood, news of the Ohio. wonderful saleIn the language of the 85th Psalmwe can sing:"O Lord Thou has Thy favor shownTo Thy beloved landThat in Thee may Thy people joy.""Yea what is good the Lord willIt would take a long time to recountthe things that have takenplace in the old church heme, andsacrea memories are very precious tothose who have entered in by the doormto the sheepfold. We are sure theMaster has kept a record and that itIS vn-itten m Heaven. We feel thepillar of cloud has been lifted and wcare to journey on to a new dwellingplace and that this leading of theMaster calls us to greater attainmentsin the new church, and we give HimAmen ^ "^ ^"'^ ^" ^^^ P^'^'s^JAMES G. LOVE.MERCER, PA.Mercer's correspondent. Dr. J. MtlV^' JS recovering from a severe attackof the flu. Several members ofone -another. In other words couldthere not be a simultaneous "ChristianAmendment Drive" on the part had ^hp"/"*^ ^^y^S,l families haveof our congregations everywhere had the disease. The malady hastoward this end?been quite prevalent this winter.We would like to hear what other A "t^h^^l ^a'^,fd .her Budget in full.congregations SALE OF THE think COVENANTERof this and will A thank you" dinner was had in the"It was a great pleasure to attend Christ. They were Elmer Wilkey, cooperate CHURCH with them PROPERTYin any plan that low:'^\'" Ap"^ ^Otl^' ^hich was followedby the annual congregationalthe luncheon of the Geneva Alumni Stephen Wilkey, Ruth McCrory, Roh- can be made. IN SEATTLE.Could such arrangementswonderful not be completed event in at the Synod? historyRe-Union in New York on Saturday, ert McCrory and Leonard Huey.March 27th, in the Second Reformed Our communion was preceded by aAmeetingofThe report of the TreasurerPresbyterian Church. week of evangelistic services con-Seattle Pastor congregation of Lake Reno has Congregation.just takentoth^Schnnf'^ ffi""^encouraging. Sab­"I read the Christian Nation and ducted by Dr. J. C. McFeeters. In anplace, when the sale of the lot, 60x120Dath School officers were elected fordo my best to keep track of niy able manner he set forth "The Workfeet, and the building belonging to thethe coming year and other necessaryfriends in the Reformed Presbyterian of the Holy Spirit in Man's Salva-Seattle congregation was consummatedbusiness was transacted.Church, but this reunion gave me an tion." The Spirit will guide you,for the sum of seventy-six thousand,About the last of March Mr. Jamesopportunity to meet several persons shew you. as you receive the Holyflve hundred dollars. This largeMcKnight's Studebaker car was stolenwhom I have not seen for years. Spirit. The Holy Spirit is workingamount of money is almost incomprehensibleto a body of loyal membersW H ^^ ^^v^^^- Nothing has been"(jeneva College of the present day with us in our salvation. "When Godheard from it as yet.and Geneva College in Northwood are speaks, let man listen," "Jesus Christ,who wrestle every year to raise theMr. and Mrs. Clyde Rhodes and Mr.two different things. Then the col- the Only Salvation," "Confessingbudsret, but such seems to be the factsbam Rhodes recently drove over intolege had perhaps 150 students and Jesus Before the World." "What Connowit has about ten times that num- stitutes a Successful Life."at the present time, when a large uprightsign, erected bv a real estateOhio to attend the 25th wedding anniversaryof a sister.ber. I was surprised, however, at While niany of us were not aconething—the relatively small num- quainted with Dr. McFeeters beforefli-m. reads "Sold." The property was+1,^®'^^^,"'^ ^^^- Thompson drove tonurchased for about two thousand,the old home in Washington Countyber of the students that belong to the coming, we all knew him by reputafivehundred, and shows the marvelousgrowth of a city and real estatetor a few days' visit the third weekReformed Presbyterian Church at- tion. And Rev. Mr. Steele, our pastendingGeneva College compared tor, had known him all his life, hav-m April.values. A congregational mpetins: isOur spring communion will be heldwith the large number of other Chris- ing been baptized by him, he being histo be held immediately to take stepson May 23rd with Rev. Paul Whitetian denominations.. pastor in his early years.in the erection of a new buildinp; on° UT-"'" ^"'^'an Mission as assistant."Such reunions do good and it Rev. Mr. Steele had often told usthe t-wo lots which have already beenMiss Alice Broadbent was homewould be a pleasure to attend the next that Dr. McFeeters was a flne Chrisone,tian man, and a good preacher, butsecured, not far from our old home.during spring vacation and had withThe purchase price was seventy-fiveher as guest Miss Dorothy Yates, a"With best good wishes for the sue- the most sanguine of us were surcessof the Christian Nation and of prised at the wonderful physicalhundred dollars for each lot. A telegi-amwas sent at once to our pastor,college friend, from Yonkers, N. Y.Mr. Remo I. Robb of the SeminaryGeneva "Cordially College, "DAVID and sincerely G. WYLIE." yours, hold vitality and and delivery, increase his remarkable also his in audience. his expressionsability to who is in California, that he might will when work conditions East. be in he with Cyprus -mil in tell Turkey on and Sabbath, about the and Levant, our April the mission 25th, Near and

It) THE CHRISTIAN NATION "SVilnme 84ORLANDO NEWS.MORNING SUN NOTES.Mis. .\nna Pritchard George We and greatly enjoyed the preachingMiss Ruse Sherwin worshipped with of Dr. W. J. Coleman who assisted atour Spring Communion. He w-as withus on Sabbath, April 11. We woreus two Sabbaths and preached in themu(-h pleased to have them witii u.^.evenings through the week. He alsoCOME AGAIN.Mr. Wm. McCoy and wife, of Triadelphia,W. Va., have just departedfor their summer home in that idace.They have a w-inter home in Orlando.Mr. McCoy is one of the valuablemembers who cast his lot with us thiscommunion. They have worshippedwith us all winter.• Mrs. Lizzie Edgar Thompson, ofMillers Run congregation, worshippedwith us two Sabbaths, April lltJi and18th.Mrs. Hunter, of Old Beth. 1 congregation,worshipped with us Sabbath,April ISth.. We have just pass'^d through oneof the most uplifting communion seasonssince our organization. We hadan addition cf nine new members.This increases our number to morethan we had ever had.'Miss Alice Huheey, of Beaver Falls,Pa., is visiting with her brother andfamily, Mr. J. E. Huheey.We hope to get our new churchstarted soon. We have about onehalfenough money, but more keepscoming-in so we hope to get the balancein some way we know not how15 and 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. MOTTO—The World for Christ.C. W. Butler, Tuesday evening, April13 at 7:30, about 80 being present. 2:00 DEVOTIONS—Miss Margaret McLean.A good program was carried out, consistingof music, readings, games, etc. 2:15 ADDRESS OF WELCOME—Mrs. D. B. Elsey.or where. This we know, that Hewhom NEW KIND we serve OF can LIGHT and REFRESH­does takecare MENT of all His AT work. YOUNGSTOWN. Refreshments were served and the RESPONSE—Mrs. Ella P. Christner.young people signed the temperanceThe Latest members contribution and to friends oui' Church ofpledge.Building Youngstown Fund congregation, $1,000 just to received,2:30 READING OF MINUTES.the numberwill of be thirty-five, next? gathered at theREPORT OF CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.Our pastor conducted a week ofv/hospecial services at Quinter, Kansas,home ORLANDO cf the late CORRESPONDENT.pastor of the flockREPORT OF TREASURER.and held their Communion on the 18thon Tuesday evening, April 6th, for of April.PRAISE.a farewell social. It was no surprise We were pleased to have Miss Maryat all, for the dominie's household Adams, of our China Mission, giv?had been duly notifled that the clanswould foregather at their domicile onthat particular evening.Refreshments, consisting of sandwiches,pickles, gelatine, cake andcoffee, were served, after a short programof songs, recitations, etc., hadbeen given. This also was no surprise,for the Committee in charge,knowing- Mr. Reade's flrm convictionswith respect to the incompleteness ofany social affair if the "eats" aremissing,-had assured the Reades thatthere would be plenty of sandwichesand some other things—light refreshmentsin fact.Some people, however,' are never.satisfied unless they can succeed inpulling off some surprise .stunt. Thesefolk did just that sort of thing, puttingforward Mrs. C. S. Storier, who,having made some "light" remarks,presented Mr. and Mrs. Reade with abeautiful J-unior Floor Lamp in thename of the congregation.- Mrs. Reade's reply, due to the stunningblow from which she had not recoveredwhen called iijion to speak,was lighter than the whipjied creamon the dessert; and Mr. Reade's effort,although more veibnsc, could not exactlybe called a rattling- good speech.He hpd done vastly better a short timebefore in discussing sandwiches, cake,etc. However, we did manage to getacross to the friends the idea that weweTe thankful and appreciative, andgave a Bible Study three afternoonsat 2:30. At this Communion fiveunited with our congregation.Our Missionary Society has sustainedloss in the death of one of itscharter members, that of Miss MarthaCannon. She had been a memberof the society since its organizationin 1879.Rev. W. W. Carithers has returnedfrom the east, where he spent the winterwith his daughter. We are gladto welcome him in our midst again.Mrs. Patton is visiting her daughter,Mrs. Joseph, at Hopkinston, Iowa.Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Willson welcomeda son at their home March 22.They now have an interesting familyof one daughter and three sons.Miss Florence Willson, of Old Bethelcongregation, visited a few days inthis vicinity and worshipped with uson Sabbath.The local W. C. T. U. entertainedthe young people of the town and communitythat were between the ages ofAnnualifleettngOF THEftt'm ^orfe ^rcsbpt^rtal ifBltsstonarp3:00 ROLL CALL OF DELEGATES (With reports from Ltical Soan address at the close of our serviceson Monday of PIONEER the Communion. DIES. 3:30 REPORTS OF SUPERINTENDENTS:EVANS-LASALLEMrs. Many Elizabeth of our congregation Jane White are Ellis, interestedwho died in Miss at her Adams, home not at LaSalle only as re­aHOME MISSIONS.TEMPERANCE.missionary, cently, had but been because a resident they were of acquaintedEvans-LaSalle with her district mother for and 53 grand­years.theFOREIGN MISSIONS.STANDARD OF EFFICIENCY.parents, Mrs. Ellis who was used born to in be County residents Tyrone, ofthis Ireland, community. June 25, 1853. She came toLITERATURE.the United States with her parentsPUBLICITY.when ten years old. She was m.arriedYOUNG PEOPLE.to David S. Ellis October 22, 1873, atJUNIORS.Denver, and came to Evans, where Mr.THANK-OFFERING.Ellis was already living. I'hey movedto LaSalle in December, 1890, where QUARTETTE—The Lost Thank-Offering Boxes.they have since continually lived.Ten children, nine daughters and oneson, were born to them.Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husbandand by seven daughters; also bysix grandchildren, jne brother, WilliamsWhite, and a sister, Mrs. EstherHoughton, both of St. Louis, Mo. TheG:00 SUPPi;U.only son, Ralph Ellis, was recentlykilled in California, in an auto accident.EVENING SESSION.Mrs. Ellis was iiractically a lifelongmember of the Reformed Presbyterianchurch, and of late years amember of the First Presbyterianchurch of LaSalle.Mrs. Ellis was outstanding in hersweet and gracious disposition andher nobility of character, through burdensof life and trial.s and vicissitudesmaintaining a sunny cheerfulness andcourage that made every acquaintancean admiring; friend. A devoted mother,she has always made her pleasantpromised that any letters received infuture days from them would be readhome in LaSalle a warm and alluringin the light of the lamp which theirroof-tree for manv members of herfjenerosity our expression refreshment It thanks was indeed F.' of had to their and F. all furnished. and a our we regard new M. friends hereby kind S. and READE. of for esteem. recon this light 1 friends her immediate home knew hung family; that ever the and out latch-string for her them. ho.st ofTO BE HELD IN THEiElefortneti i^resbptertan Cl)urcl)COLDENHAM, N. Y.TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1926...program,••TUESDAY, 2 P. M.4:30 UNFINISHED BUSINESS.NEW BUSINESS.W. F. M. S.—Mrs. T. M. Slater.PRAYER FOR MISSIONS.ADJOURNMENT.7:30 DEVOTIONS—Rev. 1). B. Elsey."CLINIC OF A MISSIONARY SPECIALIST"—Coldenham YounKPeople.PRAISE.ADDRESS—Mrs. Ella Margaret Stewart, Lo Ting, China.OFFERING.PRAISE.BENEDICTION.

May 5, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11CONCERNING OUR WORK ON own free will, simply because you promised to send, and afterwards didTHE TESTIMONY ONCE MORE. want to?send. His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, WINSTON'INTERNATIONALAs far as the rewriting of the historyis conceined the sixth installment wants BLACK you FACE to come TYPE to Him?12. How does this Saviour become4. Do you feel that the Lord Jesus into the world to become a Saviour.is the last that will appear before 5. Are you anxious to honor Him our Saviour? He becomes ours whenSynod. The completion of the -work in BIBLES every way you. can, and to take we accept Him as our Substitute.by the time of Synod is simply out of Him ^nd^FrienTthrougriife?as your Saviour and Companion 13. Just what is meant by acceptingThe Only Self-PTonouiicIng Bla

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84^l)atie0 of Cl)ougl)tOUR BUDGET.We have for the past two yearsbeen fully persuaded that the Churchhas not yet solved the Budget problem.The debates in Synod and thepersonal experiences of many congregationsare a loud call for some improvements.We would suggest thatthe New Co-ordinating Committeewhich shall have this great work ofthe Church in hand shall this yeargo over the ground again very carefullyand be free to throw out pastrecommendations that we have putthrough, recommendations that havebeen hinderers and not helpers, andme very deeply because she was one offeel free to give consideration to the those rare characters that this worldissues that have been up in the pastSynods for more liberty. A libertyin giving that is the right of everybeliever and that shall help us swingthe whole budget to a conclusive victory.Let men who are booked forthis great work prepare themselvesby getting acquainted with the workof other years and so come withknowledge that is necessary for sogieat a task.HEMET, CALIF.S. EDGAR.A very pleasant Communion seasonwas enjoyed by the Hemet congrega.-tion on the third Sabbath of Aprd.The preaching by Rev. David Calderwood,the assistant, was well suitedIN MEMORY OF EVALINE HAM­MOND.Glenwood, Minn., April 20, 1926.Editor of the Christian Nation:A death notice of Miss EvalineHammond was recently sent you. Atthe time of her death a letter wassent her parents by the Mayor ofGlenwood, who is also editor of apaper there. It expressed the thoughtof all who knew her. Am sending itfor publication feeling that it wouldbe an incentive to other young peopleto "go and do likewise," as one ofthe speakers said at the funeral.March 13, 1926.Mr. and Mrs. Hammond:The sad news of the death of yourdaughter, Evaline, reached me tonight.Her sudden denarture touchedneeded so much.So many times she has come intomy ofiice and it always seemed thatshe carried sunbeams of love and happinesswith her. Her mission seemedto be to scatter sunshine on life's uncertaintrail. There was always .somethingabout her that impressed me sostrongly. She seemed as one who hadcaught glimpses of that Unseen Worldand that the atmosphere of that HappyLand lingered about her. No onecould be in her presence and not be abetter person—or want to be better.Her brief life was a sermon, and aninspiration in itself.I want to extend my sympathy toyou parents, brothers and sisters inof Mr. Patton who had engaged in theservices at College Hill, I had thepleasure of preaching two Sabbathsin the "home" congregation.The auto drive to Vermont in theSpring seemed somewhat dubious, butit turned out to be quite easy. LeavingWinchester, Monday, March 22,at 4:30 P. M., we arrived in BeaverFalls, Pa., the follo-sving Thursdayevening at 9 o'clock. As all the dirtroads from Missouri eastward werevery muddy, we were thankful forgood hard surface roads from Le.avenworth,Kansas, all the rest of the way.After visiting with Mrs. Smith'shome folks over Sabbath, on CollegeHill, my father and I proceeded onour journey. Mrs. Smith and thechildren remained for the month ofApril with her people. Plans for ournew home here had not been completed.Coming via Erie, Buffalo, Syracuse,Removes Oandmff-StopsHairFalllnjAmsterdam, Saratoga Springs, andI Restores Color aiudRutland, Vermont, we encounteredI Beauty to Gray and Fadled Haiisome snow ruts in spots across easternSOe. and $1.00 at Druffslsts.New York, which made driving slow. congregation HiscoTt during CTietn. the Wks. Winter. Fatcborne. H. Y.But even the deep snow in the pass But one death has occurred in ourover the Green Mountains had been membership during the past year—opened the day we came aci'oss it, so that of Miss Mary M. Russell, whichthere was little time lost on the whole has already been noted in the "Chrit?-journey. A little mo-e than three tian Nation."days' driving from Beaver Falls putus in Wells River, where the car wasAmong those ill at present are Mrs.T. W. Cowan and Mr. George H. Russel,both of whom we hope ^Yill im­stowed away till the .snow shculd vanish.It seeifted good to return to the fieldThe Reformed Presbyterian Churchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their ordera fbrCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description,Pubfitatton Dryartmrnt;IBoarD of C 9Witherspoon Bldgor any of itsPhiladelphiaDepositorieaDEAGAHIIOWEI? CHIMES- PUVED BY ORGANIST FROM ELECTRIC KEYBOARDTHE MtMORIAL SUPLIMELITERAtUREaNCLUDING TESTED PLAN FORSECURINGr CHIMES SENT UPON REQUEST-STANDARD J. C. SE.TS-$6.000-JIUD DEAOAI^. INC. UP153 DEAGAN BUILDING. CHICAGOPARKER'SHAIR BALSAMprove rapidly in this iine sunshine.During- these "sap days" many ofthe farmers are unusually busy—havingadded the care of the "sugarbush"to the routine duties of dairyhere and resume work with these people,with prospect of a happy andfor the occasion. A few memberswere kept away by sickness. Some the lonely hours that I know must fruitful ministry. Their reception haswho communed had shortly recovered come. It is hard to go on when so been cordial throughcut, and their and farm. "Sugar-making time" isfrom a period of sickness.much is gone out of life. We want to concerted efforts in the securing of an expression full of glorious fantasy,The Hemet Valley is about to suffer live on, in the hanpy days of the past, the former home of Rev. D. C. Faris which suggests opportunity to theits annual deluge of Sabbath desecration.On Saturday and Sabbath of future that seems so lonely and bare. make us comfortably settled, give it a, season of almost 24 hours a dayinstead of wa'nting to go on into the for a parsonage, and in helping to uninitiated. But the farmer ^vho findstwo consecutive weeks, the Romona But we must go on, and time with its promise of readiness to cooperate in work is sometimes inclined to philosophizeupon the illusions cf the ir­Pageant, a commercialized drama, is soothing hand will again let the light the Lord's work.to be given in an open air theater in shine into your lives.The neighborliness of this community-.vas certainly shown last Wednes­However, we may surely all agreeresponsible inhabitant of the cities.the mountains. This is promoted by The earthly form of your loved onethe Commercial Club of Hemet-San is gone, but she will always be with day when a neighbor's house took fire upon the delectable nature of the perfectproducts of the "sugar camp."Jacinto. It is the dramatizing of you in spirit. She will come back to as the family was ready to eat dinnei-.Romona, the story written by Helen you out of memory's sacred garden The men and boys, and women also, During the past year we have hadHunt Jackson of the treatment of the bringing you sweet flowers of remembranceof the past. You will findher over the "slow" roads to findthat sav­At this distance, we feel we canfrom all around rushed to the scene seven accessions to our membership.Indians in early days at the hands ofthe white man. It is expected that spirit in the gentle beauty of the flowers—andin the quiet, soulful hour of things BOVINA, as possible N. Y., were CONGREGATION."pulled out of ten days of sjjecial services conducteding the house was hopeless. As many the better estimate the value of thethere will be more than twenty thousandpeople attending the pageant the twilight's afterglow.the When fii-e," Mt. Pisgah and then discards attention his was cloud givencap to and the carelessly barn. Desperate lets slip and from per­his with Mr. R. A. Steele assisting. Itin the autumn by Dr. D. H. Elliott,this year. All of the Christian Evaline's day came to a close whilechurches, except those under the leadershipof Modernist ministers, are op­the west. But her life will always received like a Scotsman their reward. with his plaid, lie all. The "Spiritual Ideals," presentedthe long shadows were still falling to severing shoulders efforts the mantle long continued of snow (which, at last was a time cf uplift and help for usposed to the pageant, especially on accountof its Sabbath desecration fea­that knew her. So many a time I the Winter) hour we of of need! the Catsldlls If we were know only the dards toward which to work. Andlive on as a benediction to all those draws What closely kindly around cooperation him during can lo the in so ably by Dr. Elliott, set us stantures.As the state law gives no assistanceto the churches in seeking to my little troubles because of a pleas­temples stirred by of God, the call as we of are Spring for a as house she song," as conducted by Mr. Steele, ishave been cheered and able to forget concerned heart of our about grizzled the saving sentinel of has human been the inspiration of the "service ofmaintain the sanctity of the Sabbath, ant greeting and a smile from her. or advances barn that from is on the fire, Southland, what a charge and still working among us. The immediatevisible results were good, withthe most of the churches now feel that In the land beyond the sunset's glovv^ fcr that the it is better! time for us to bestir ourselves.For, Cordially like our ycur.s. "woodc.hucks," over fifty reconsecr.itions and threeREV. ALVIN W. SMITH GOES TOit is useless to enter a protest to the she is happy and I know that herGROTON, VT.Commercial Club against this work of smile will help to make others happy we are inclined ALVIN to hibernate W. SMITH. during public confessions of desire to takeSabbath desecration. However, it Rev. there Alvin who were W. Smitli not as writes: fitto enter On as the white months. And now we are Christ as Saviour. We expect addedwas the mind of the session of our she March was. first It I is left because Vermont so many to return fine awake, keenly alive, waiting to witnessanew that marvelous symbol of tual life.fruits and power from deepened spiri­congregation that we as a body should characters home fo-i' my like wife that of and Evaline children have inenter a protest.gone preparation before, for that moving we can here. all The look the resurrection—the Springtime. Our mid-week "Bible-study" workOur community was recently blessed with drive pleasure was made to from the day Winchester when our to Our Winter has been long and has, during the winter, been alongwith a plenteous rain. There is now silent Stafford, call where shall come. we had a very pleasantAgain visit I with wish Mr. to extend and Mrs. the Adams sincere most part we have been able to main­the "sap" season we take up the studysteady, but not severe, and for the Bible history lines. At the close ofan abundant supply of water in thereservoir in the mountains and there and sympathy various of friends myself in and the Mrs. congregationness.The task of packing the house­good degree of regularity.Quite a number of our young peopleBarstainour ordinary services with a of Bible geography.is a splendid prospect for a bountifulcrop of grain, hay, fruit and walnuts. hold goods in Sincerely, the freight car was Our aged members are in usual who have been away teaching- or attendin"-school got home during theOur young people have held two made EDWARD light by the E. BARSNESS,kindness of so health.socials since the firstof the year; one many who lent a hand. Mayor. Two families of the congregation Easter vacation, and we all enjoyedat the home of Mr. Harry Vogt, in After a visit with various friends have each recently welcomed a newcomerinto the family circle.the social committee of the C. Y. P. U.a congregational social, planned byconnection -with a business meeting of and relatives at Sterling we returnedthe society, and another at the home to Winchester, where, in the absence ^^ij'*;, *'^*^^'^ '"'^•'^ ^sf" a ftood deal The Misses Janet and Margaretof the pastor in connection with mailingot b lu and kindred ailments, usuallyLaidlaw availed themselves of the vacationopportunity to visit friends infamily. tion other copies I Would Missoutweek sister, leading of Ruth Not thetoattheMrs. tract Join people George theschoolfirstof a "Ten Frank Secret in spent the ReasonsteachersSociety." Last, communityApril the vaca­Why andandwithparativelym mild fo-m,little ciiticalthere hasillnessbeenincom­tlie New of gregation bulletin York the bath Through Our Mr. campaign York Law congr-igation. John congregation board for City. has the Crawford, '\^'ashington, kindness received passage the the has of church. and Bovina a Second assisted D. fine cf liberality C. a new Sab­New con­in

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR MAY 30. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR MAV 26.VOL. 84. NO. 2170.4 3 R D Y E A RMAY 12, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th, 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.NATIONAL ANTI-CRIME CRUSADE.THE National Crime Commission recentlyheld a two days' conference, at"vvhich plans -were discussed that aimed atenlisting both public officials and privatecitizens in a crusade against crimes ofA'iolence. The Executive Committee of theCommission comprises many men of nationalreputation and of broad experiencein executive positions in State and Nationalgovernment. Three committees madedetailed studies of various phases of crimeconditions. Former Governor Hadley ofMissouri headed one of these committeeswhich concerned itself with legal procedure,prosecution and judicial administration.Another committee under the leadershipof former Secretary of War NewtonD. Baker took up the study of social,educational and industrial conditions.And a third committee, headed by Mrs.Ethel Roosevelt Derby, considered themedical aspects of criminology. The Commissionhas entered upon a difficult butan important work. The plans thus faradopted give promise of fruit. Efforts toremove the causes of crime, coupled withswift and sure punishment of crime whencommitted will go far toward its curtailment.WOMAN'S RIGHTS IN INDIA.Hitherto, women have been ineligiblefor election to Indian Legislatures, exceptin Burma. On May 2nd, the Official Gazettepublished new regulations in thematter. The new rules provide that in allLegislatures, including the Council ofState, a resolution may be moved, after amonth's notice, permitting the election ofany woman as a member. If the resolutionis adopted, the Government con-cerned will make a regulation giving ef­well-foundefect faith for prejudice, and toto the decision. Another indication feel absolved from any definite faith be­of the advance of woman's civil rights inIndia was seen in the fact that Miss CorneliaSerabji, the first woman lawyer incause of a dislike of doctrine—there istrue narrow-mindedness."The Christian Church has seemed toIndia, recently conducted her firstcase in many to be narrow. She has only beenan Indian court.saved because of this narrowness—time$125,000 FOR STUDY OF CANCER.John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has given§125,000 to the American Society for theControl of Cancer. The Society is seekingan endowment of $1,000,000. Mr. Rockefelleralso made a contribution of |10,000to defray the expenses of a congress of theleading cancer specialists in this countryand Europe. The congress is to be heldat Lake Mohonk in September.CONVENTIONS REGAINING HOLD?The Rev. Dr. Caleb R. Stetson, Rectorof Trinity Church, New York, was thepreacher on a recent Sabbath at CornellUniversity. In his sermon, the rector declaredthat, following the revolt againstthe conventions that has marked andmarred recent years, the tide is againsetting in toward Christian ideals of marriageand conventional morality. It is tobe hoped that the preacher was also aseer. However that may be, there is noroom for two opinions as to the accuracyof the statements that follow."The one attitude that is dangerous isindifference," he went on. "To drift alongthrough life without strong convictionsabout something; to fancy one's selfbroad-minded, when one is just shallowminded;to assume an air of superiorityto religion, when one is merely unintelligentabout it or uninformed—there is thereal danger. To mistake strong convictionfor narrowness; to mistake deep andand time again. It is only because theJews were so narrow-minded that they refusedto accept the many local and tribalgods which were worshiped by the peoplesof the nations surrounding them, andto substitute monotheism for polytheismthat we have had preserved for us thetruth—that the Lord thy God is one God:this eternal truth which is at the bottomof all truth and is the sanction for truemorality. Polytheism was fashionable, itwas broad-minded; but it was fundamentallyfalse."It is because the Jewish people of oldwere so narrow-minded that they couldnot see the artistic and cultural advantagesof representing their conceptions ofdeity in figures of wood and stone whichwould charm the eye and stir the emotionsthat we have preserved for us today thetruth that 'God is Spirit.'"It would have been broad-minded todo as the pagans did. It would have madethe Jews much more popular; but it wouldhave been false to a deep spiritual truth.It would have meant the degradation ofspiritual religion. It is only because theChurch has been narrow-minded in theview of contemporaries, again and again,through the centuries, that the truths ofreligion have been preserved. Truth ofany kind is preserved only as it is held toagainst the opposition of what is not true.It must be held to and it must be defended."

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84T h e F i f t h A n n u a lP r e - S y n o d i c C o n f e r e n c eTHETIMEThe Conference will open Thursday, May 27, 1926, at 9:00 A. M., and close at noon the following Wednesday.Synod opens on Wednesday evening.THE PLACEThe place of meeting this year will be ideal. The Conference will be entertained at the large country homeof Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Russell of Walton, N. Y. The morning sessions will be held at the Russell home andthe evening sessions at the Walton Covenanter Church.THE CAPACITYOf course, the capacity of this home is limited. No one is promised accommodations who does not registerin advance. We have already sent in a list of about thirty names of those who said they expected to be there.Fifteen others wrote that they were not certain. We are not making reservations for these until they sendus definite word. The rooms will be reserved for those who write in advance. You might be the firstonethere and still get no bed at the Russell home if the reservations have all been made by others. If you wanta place write the Forward Movement Office at once. You will be placed next on the list. If the home is full,the Walton friends will provide somewhere else.THE PROGRAMThe firstperiod each day will be given to a devotional service. The second will be devoted to a Bible Studyon Paul's letter to the Ephesians. There will be seven studies on this letter, including the Sabbath. Therewill be a third period before the noon hour given to a variety of subjects.The afternoons will be free for the members to use as they choose. The firsthalf hour in the evening willbe spent in devotion. The second half hour to a series of studies on the Great Prayers of the Bible. Thethird half hour to a series on the Holy Spirit. The Conference and the Bovina congregation are invited tojoin the Communion services with the Walton congregation on the Sabbath.IF YOU DESIREa rich season of fellowship with God and with your brethren in Christ, if you feel the need of a quiet retreatwhere you can pray and study the Word with others, we invite you to join us. The extra money cost will bejust the amount for your board and room during the week. The returns cannot be measured in materialvalues.IF YOU CANNOT COMEPray for those who can. These Conferences are coming to mean more and more in the lives of those who attend.They have had no little influence in determining the spirit of the Synods that have followed.THE FORWARD MOVEMENT.

May 12, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE CALL TO SERVICE.God has a work for every man and inone way, or another, he calls every manto his work. His call to Isaiah is a visionof the throne of God along with his owncleansing from sin. Jeremiah was calledin his youth and God touched his mouthas He did the mouth of Isaiah. He calledDavid from his sheep, and of all thosecalls that are recorded there were no twoof them that came in the same way.This is a fact that we need to keep inmind. Some are waiting for a voice, someare waiting for a vision to them. Probablythey will wait in vain. We cannotspecify the way that God will call us.The one thing of which we are sure isthat He wall call us to be His witnesses.This is true wherever, or whatever thework may be. This was the responsibilitywhich was laid on the disciples in thebeginning and the same responsibility hasrested on each generation since. It comesto us today with the same force that itdid to the disciples in the upper room.This we are sure is to be our real task inlife. To that we need no special call.The only question with a Christian iswhere, or how, this witness is to be given.How shall we know the call when it comesto us? Here the example of Paul showsthe way in which God's call to servicecomes to most men today. It is true thatPaul was given a vision, or a dream, butthat is not the important fact in the case.He seemed to see a man of Macedonia urginghim to come to their aid. But whenhe reached Macedonia there was no companywaiting to bid him welcome. Therewas no man to invite him as a guest. Hisreception in Philippi was to a prison andthe scourge and the stocks. To Paul theneed in Macedonia was the call that ledhim into Europe.So it is with most men now. They donot get any wondrous vision, there isneither a visible presence, nor an audiblevoice. If one of us sees a child in needon the street, we do not wait for any specialcall. The need of the child is enough.That is the call to which we respond. Sois it in Christian service. The need isthe call.ISRAEL'S WARS.By Dr. F. M. Foster.Much of Israel's history is record ofwars. The trumpet-call "To arms!!" wasthe dread of mothers and the fright ofchildren. That statement—"able to keeprank"—indicates drilling. Samson wentto the camp of Dan, which suggests acamp for each tribe. The size of armies,compared with population, is astoni.shing.Abi jah led an army of 400,000 againstJeroboam with 800,000. The armies togethernumbered 1,200,000, drawn from apopulation probably not exceeding 10,000,-000. Asa had an army of 580,000, drawnfrom Judah and Benjamin. Zerak theEthiopian came against him with an armyof 1,000,000. How such an army couldtravel from Ethiopia and have food andwater in the wilderness is an unsolvedmystery.The river Kishon and the fountain ofIsrael, with other remarkable springs inthe rugged foothills of the Carmel range,may explain why so many battles werefought in the valley of Jezreel and in theplain of Esdraelon. An army must havewater. There was plenty in Israel's landin the early and latter rains; but not inthe dry seasons. Abraham, Isaac andJacob digged wells. Pools were made.Joab and Abner met for battle at "the poolof Gibeon."Usually there was but one battle—justone. And the defeated army was hotlypursued and mercilessly slaughtered untilhuman strength could go no farther. Thehorror of it all! In Abijah against Jeroboam500,000 were slain, and this in oneday. Benjamin, as recorded in Judges,was wiped off the map, men, women andchildren, except 400 men who out-footedpursuers. The savagery of it!! God putsdown the facts; but He does not say Heapproves.Cities of importance were walled, towhich people would run, as pioneers hereran for forts. These had supplies of waterand great stores of food, for seiges, attimes, lasted for years. Battering-rams—great beams with iron heads—^weremounted to pound the wall until it wouldcrumble. These had to be worked understrong cover, for the army on the wall wasnot idle. Sometimes embankments werecast up. Then hand to hand conflict. The"mighty men" had great skill. David hadgreat courage and led in battle. Ishbibenob,"the giant, the weight of whosespear weighed three hundred sheckles ofbrass in weight, girded with a new sword,thought to have slain David"—whichshows hand to hand encounter with thegiant. Things which the "mighty men"did astonish. One Adino lifted up hisspear against 800 whom he slew at onetime. Dodo, single-handed, defied thearmy of the Philistines and achieved agreat victory. Three of David's mightymen broke through the host of the Philistinesand drew water from the well at thegate of Bethlehem, for David longed fora drink of water. What courage! Whatskill! What strength! What loyalty toDavid! But their prowess would availnothing in modern warfare.The land given to Abraham has beensoaked with the blood of the slain, and onboth sides the Jordan. If the cries of thewounded and moans of the dying, throughthe centuries could be gathered into volumeand "put on the air" so that everybody—peoplesto the farthest hamlet,mayors, governors, presidents, kings—everybody, could not escape, but musthear, war would be voted out with a voicelike thunder, swelling in volume, intensityand determination as it swept on to everynation under heaven!! But people are allowedto hear the shouts of victory only;and the historian does not dare describethe horrors of battle. He does not!Furthermore, in war the people areknowingly and intentionally fed on lies.General Ryan, in a public address afterthe World War, said you can't tell thetruth about the enemy. If you did thepeople would not fight. One sample—The Germans were reported to be renderingthe bodies of soldiers to provide somechemical. England is having hard timeto clear her name from spreading thatlie as war propaganda. People are handedout lies continually to keep up the fightingspirit. What startling things theJudgment will bring out! And such hasbeen all through history. The characterof the Covenanters in Scotland was firstblackened, and then the dogs of war wereturned on them.An officer, hunting James Renwick,quartered himself over night at a farmhouse. In the course of the evening thegood man asked if he might bring in afriend who was with them overnight. Theofficer readily assented, and James Renwickcame in. The officer greatly enjoyedhis company and conversation: so muchthat, ere he departed in the morning, heasked for the stranger that he might saygood-bye. He was told that the man wasJames Renwick and had gone away. Theofficer was dumbfounded, and said: If thatwas James Renwick, I am going backhome!New York City.LYTTLETON AND WEST.By Dr. J. M. Foster.George Lord Lyttleton and Sir GilbertWest were graduates of Oxford Universityin England. They entered the BritishParliament in 1749. They were rankskeptics and scouted the idea that Christianitywas superior to Confucianism orBudhism or Brahmanism. They often metand congratulated themselves on theirfreedom of thought. But one day Gilbertsaid to Lyttleton: "There are two thingswe must do, before our position is entirelysecure. We must prove, first,that theresurrection of Christ is simply a myth,and second, that the alleged conversionof the Apostle Paul never took place." SoGilbert West agreed to prove that there.'^.urrection of Christ was a mere legend.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84and George Lyttleton to demonstrate thatthe miraculous conversion of Paul on hisway to Damascus was a literary fabrication.They separated, and each honestlyand energetically addressed himself to histask. Gilbert gathered all the facts availableanent Christ's resurrection. Thetomb was found empty. The soldiers' testimony,that His friends stole Him aWaywhile they slept, could not be accepted becausethey were frightened and precipitatelyfledinto the city; they were bribed,and they said what they could not know,that His disciples stole the body whilethey slept. Passover week was full moonand very light. The city was full of people,tenting in and outside the walls, thedisciples were in a panic and could nothave undertaken it. They did not believein His resurrection. And the tomb wasfound in perfect order—the grave clothesundisturbed, the body having vanished.He was seen of Mary, Peter, James; bytwo disciples on their way to Emmaus; byten disciples in Jerusalem; by seven discipleson the shore of the Sea of Tiberius;by above 500 at once on a mountain ofGalilee, and by the eleven in Jerusalemon His ascension day. These witnessesfurnish a body of testimony, making"many infallible proofs" that He arose.There were resurrections before and afterthat of our Lord; but He was "the firstbegotten from the dead," in the sense thatHe arose by His own power. "I lay downmy life: no man taketh it from me: I havepower to lay it down, and I have powerto take it again." These facts forced Gilbertto conclude that Christ actually arosefrom the grave. And that brought himunder such deep convictions, that heyielded himself to Christ as his Saviourand Lord.Lyttleton read the two accounts ofPaul's conversion recorded in the book ofthe Acts. He read the story of Paul'sthree missionary tours. He read the accountof Paul's imprisonments, scourgings,trials in Jerusalem, Caesarea, Rome;his shipwreck; fasting; his speeches,prayers, epistles. The facts collated wereset in order and his conclusions drawn.To his surprise and disappointment, thelegitimate conclusion was that Paul's conversionwas an o'er true tale. And thisso powerfully impressed him that he saidwith Dixon: "I laid all my good deeds inone heap, and all my bad deeds in anotherheap, and I fledfrom both to Christ, andin Him I found sweet peace."The day appointed came, and these menmet. Each made a frank confession tothe other, and both rejoiced in their finding"the Pearl of Great Price." Theyagreed to publish their findingsin a book.I found that book, in old style letters, inthe Boston Public Library. It is worthany one's while to get it, and give it acareful reading. There are also separateeditions by each of the two eminent authors.In these days of doubt and unbelief,and unholy criticism of God's word,it is refreshing to find men who believethat "what the Bible says, God says, andthat ends the matter." "Thy word is tomy feet a lamp, and to my path a light.""The entrance of thy word gives light,makes wise who simple are." "The pathof the just is as the shining light, thatshines more and more unto the perfectday."Boston, Mass.t o m t n m s of €)ptnton03n iTabor of tlje |as^alm0James Kerr.The notion that findsin these terms—"Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs"—a warrant for an uninspired Hymnologyin the matter of the Church's praise, hasbeen exploded hundreds of times. In theSeptuagint (Greek) version of the OldTestament Scriptures, with which theEphesians and Colossians were familiarwhen the Apostle wrote these words, therewere various titles prefixed to the Psalms.The titles of 107 were psalmos (Psalm)or ode Song, or both psalmos and ode.Taking the title Allelouia as equivalent tohumnos (as the best critics do) 26 comeunder the description of humnoi (Hymns).When the Apostle used these titles—psalmoi kai humnoi kai odai—those towhom he wrote knew at once that he referredto the Inspired Collection, whichmay be designated Book of Hymns, orBook of Songs, as well as Book of Psalms(Sepher Tehillim). That these terms areused of the Psalms, and of the Psalmsalone, is the opinion of Calvin, Beza, Owen,Ridgley, Gill, Bloomfield, Home, Mac­Knight, Edwards, etc. Josephus alludesto the Psalms under the name of "Songsand Hymns." In the Apostolic Canonsthey are called "the Hymns of David."They are spoken of in the Talmud as"Songs or Praises and Hymns."Prof. John McNaugher,Consulting this great Version (the Septuagint,the Greek version of the Old Testament)the most cursory reader will find,their related verbs, occur again and againin the text or body of the Psalms; and,third, that the same terms are employedfrequently in the historical Books, bothcanonical and apocryphal, with referenceto the Psalter. Besides the caption of theentire Psalter, which is "Psalms"(psalmoi), it is well known that most ofthese inspired odes have headlines of theirown. In sixty-seven of these the word"psalm" (psalmos) appears, in six theword "hymn" (humnos), and in thirty-fivethe word "song" (ode), the same Greekwords used in the passage before us. Stillfurther: "psalm" and "song" are conjoinedtwelve times, and "psalm" and "hymn"twice. In the heading of the Seventy-sixthPsalm all three terms stand side by side,just as here, and the heading of the SixtyfifthPsalm contains "psalm" and "song,"while in the firstverse the composition isspoken of as a "hymn."EVANGELINE BOOTH ON PROHIBI­TION.Is there not grave danger that we maylose much of what we have gained in thematter of prohibition, unless we are awaketo the dangers of the situation? We arecontinually met with the declaration "Prohibitionis a failure." Many of our secularpapers are joining in the campaign. Wetmembers of Congress are shouting themselveshoarse. The public is being toldthat widely and impartially conducted"straw votes" show that public sentimentis tremendously and increasingly againstit. The din fairly rivals the tumult thatfor the space of three hours filledthestreets of ancient Ephesus.The situation is one which we cannotafford to treat with indifference. We cannotdismiss it with the casual remark thatno one is being seriously affected by it all.Most persons live within a very narrowcircle. They know very little, by personalobservation, of general conditionsthroughout the country. This is true notwithstandingall the changes that the auto,and other modern methods of travel havebrought about. Can we afford to be sosure that this widespread propagandaagainst prohibition presents nothing toawaken concern? Is it not certain thatunless something effective is done tocounteract this campaign against prohibitionmany will lose their faith in the effectivenessof it, resulting in our loss ofmuch of what has already been gained?What have we to offer as a counter influenceto these dangers? There are severalthings that might be suggested. Wewill confine ourselves to one for the present: Get before the people definite and de­first, that there is a steady recurrence ofthese three designations, "psalms,""hymns," and "songs," in the formal titlesto the compositions of the Psalter; second,that the terms "hymns" and "songs," withpendable information as to what has actuallybeen accomplished by prohibition,poorly enforced, as we must admit it hasbeen in many places, especially in our largecities. This information should be proclaimedfrom the pulpit and the platform,disseminated through the religious press,and the secular press wherever its columnsare open, and every friend of prohibitionought always to huve at hand something

May 12, 1926A FAMILY PAPERdefinite to offer in defense of prohibition,and in answer to the assaults that are beingmade upon it.A brief article appeared recently in theLiterary Digest which is of special valuebecause of the intimate knowledge whichthe author has of the things of which shespeaks. Of her, Arthur J. Davis, StateSuperintendent of the Anti-Saloon Leagueof New York, says: "She led her band ofSalvationists against the drink evil in theUnited States and consistently opposed thesaloon while she salvaged its wrecks andbound up the wounds of its victims.Evangeline Booth has been knocked downby drunkards and so badly injured thatshe spent months in hospitals. In theearly days of her work in the New Yorkslums Salvationists were murdered bydrunkards. She, therefore, knows whatshe is talking about when she attacks theillegal liquor traffic and upholds prohibition.For seventy years her organizationhas fought the saloon and knows the advantagesof its banishment."The following is what appeared in theLiterary Digest. Keep the facts presentedin it in mind, and when any one tellsyou that prohibition is a failure tell themthat Evangeline Booth does not think so,and that you prefer to accept her judgmentrather than theirs.Prohibition Ending Wife-Beating.Park benches are emptied of theirdrunken derelicts, and the men who usedto make their wives and children the victimsof their thirst and besotted rage havesobered up and returned to work to feedtheir families. And that one fact, believesEvangeline Booth, Commander of the SalvationArmy in the United States, is themost convincing argument in favor of Prohibitionand against the return of thesaloon. She is sure, however, that theEighteenth Amendment is so firmlyentrenchedin public favor that it will neverbe repealed, and equally sure that it canbe enforced. Such drinking as is indulgedin now, she asserts, is a fad of the idlerich which will die out, or else society—society, that is, with the big "S"—will beturned upside down and furnish rum wastrelsfor the Salvation Army to salvage.Miss Booth's utterance is no careless statementof fact and possibility, for there isno more seasoned worker among the submergedtenth than she, none among theworld's greatest moral clean-up organizationsmore familiar with the sodden aspectsof drunkenness and debauchery andtheir devastating influence on the home.It was while convalescing from an attackof appendicitis that she issued the statementon Prohibition, which is quoted inpart by the New York Times as follows:"After all these years of hard fightingto protect the home, emancipate neglectedchildren and wipe from our national escutcheonthe disgrace of the evils arisingfrom drink, it is good to findthat the peopleof America have come to a correctjudgment concerning the drink evil. It isunthinkable that the country will ever returnto the deadly saloon system and aresumption of liquor vending."Surely it will be conceded that the SalvationArmy knows something about theevils of strong drink. From the day myfather founded the organization in Englandto combat the degradation and vicethat are inevitable consequences of liquordrinking, the Salvation Army has heldrigidly to its purpose, and feels that it hada great deal to do with the enactment ofProhibition in America."It is an illogical thing to say that becausea new law has not worked like magicit is best to cast it aside and return to theoriginal state of vice which, because of itsawfulness, prompted the enactment of thatlaw. Such a thing would make civilizationmarch backward. It is rather theduty of the citizen, the State and the Governmentto find ways and means to makethe law work out its unquestioned benefitsto humanity. It can be done. It is beingdone."Enemies of the Volstead Law wastetheir time when they try to tell organizationslike the Salvation Army that nationalProhibition will not work. Vastchanges have come about, and to undothem would be to strike a blow at everyfireside and every industry in this country."Why try to tell the Salvation Armythat the park benches are crowded withdrunk-en men as they were before Prohibitionwhen we used to gather them inon Thanksgiving Day, for example, andfight to salvage them? They are gone.The benches still remain, but the occupantsare not drunk any more; they areclimbing upward to better things whilethe public rushes by all unheeding. Whytry to tell us that workingmen spend theirwages before their families can get themoney for food, and that men beat theirwives and children as in the old days? Itsimply is not the case."If the idle rich persist in making asport of the Prohibition law, the day maycome when the boulevardiers, vastly inthe minority, will have to be salvagedout of their attractive places for secretdrinking and rescued, if possible, by theSalvation Army just as the poor saloonvictim used to be. In that event the soberand progressive working classes will automaticallybecome the aristocrats, and society,so-called, will be turned upside downin its system of organization."In other words, drinking and floutingthe Prohibition law are a fad and willdie out."W l t t n e s sC o l u m nOn Sabbath, March 21st, Dr. W. J. Colemanpreached in the Parnassus R. P.church in the morning on "The Relationof a Christian to an Un-Christian Constitution,"and in the evening on "ThePsalms as a Basis of Christian Unity."On Sabbath, March 28th, in New Galileehe preached on the voting question in themorning. Sabbath, April 4th, he preachedin Morning Sun on the voting question inthe morning and on the Psalms in theevening. Monday evening he preached onSecret Societies and the following Mondayon Instrumental Music. On Sabbath,April 18th, he preached in Sharon on thevoting question in the evening, and onPsalmody Monday. On the last Sabbathof April Dr. Coleman preached morningand evening in Rehoboth congregation,Wyman, Iowa, and on the firstSabbathof May in Hopkinton on our distinctiveprinciples.The months of February, March andApril were designated as the time setapart for the presentation of the claimsof the Psalms upon the Christian Churchas the exclusive matter of praise in theworship of God. The tract on Psalmodywritten by Dr. R. J. George was sent outto most of our congregations and it wasintended to send it to them all. Those whohad prepared lists of names and addresseswere supplied with a special number.We wish now to appeal to all our ministersto prepare and give a sermon on theuse and value of the Psalms of the Bible,if they have not done so already. We believethat Covenanters everywhere will appreciatea discussion of this subject. Itis very practical, a living, and to us, avital subject. People are in generalobliged to take a stand on what they willsing in worship and if they are to maintainthe testimony of the Church mustbe firmand consistent. To do this intelligentlythey need to know and to be ableto give a reason for the position. Tracts dovery well, but they cannot take the placeof the living voice of the preacher. Itwill be a great help to the stability ofevery congregation to hear the inspiration,the authority, the suitabihty, thespirituahty, the objective character andthe evangelistic attributes of the Psalmsset forth and defended. They are full ofChrist. He is the Saviour, the King, thePerfect Man, the innocent Sufferer, theenraptured Saint. Every report made toSynod on Psalmody is worthy to be publishedas a tract. The great saints haveoutdone themselves down through theages in praise of these Praises of God.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath Schoolance. (2.) Divine protection. Thethought of the pursuing vengeance ofEsau, and the dangers of the waywould make him fearful and apprehensive.(.3.) Divine goodness. Jac­of His. Sight helps faith. We areso apt to forget what we do not see.What pillar have you raised becauseof some special blessing from God?Is it the gift of the tithe, the promiseof stated hours of prayer and Bibleing just his little bundle with food,and in his hand he holds his staff.He trusts God to protect him fromwild beasts and robbers in the mountains.Here Jacob is saying good-bye tohis father and mother and the others.How sad they all are at parting, forBY REV. A. A. WYLIE. ob had nothing with him for food andLesson for May 30, 1926. sustenance. He may have wondered reading, the assuming of some deflniteJACOB AT BETHEL. what was to become of himself, and Christian work, the offering of yourselfto missions, or the ministry? they may never meet on earth again.Geiic-^is 28:10-22.pictured himself starving to death.The record of the life of Jacob is (4.) Divine favor. And how much he This is what visions are for—advancementin Christian life.hills covered with rocks. We'll scat­Jacob, traveling north,, comes tomo.st interesting to read and instructiveto contemplate. He was a tricky, a strange land. (5.) Salvation. Thister stones over these hills of sand.would need this, being a stranger indeceitful, supplanting man, who, by was the greatest blessing of all, havingto do with the soul's relation todoes not yet know if God has for­Jccob is homesick and weary, andthe power and grace of God, wastran.sfoi-med into the faithful, trusting-patriarch. It would be a fine ex­vision, but God's revelations of Him­where Jacob's grandfather, Abraham,God. Jacob did not deserve such aLesson forthe Children given him. This is the same placeercise to read over the story of Jacob self are always pure grace.years ago, set up an altar when heBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.again and write down in order the Did this vision have any good resultsin Jacob's life? If so, what?Jacob does not know of it.came into the promised land, butLesson IX.—May 30, 1926.events of his life, noting what is theJACOB AT BETHEL.dominant characteristics of Jacob revealedin each event.Unacquainted with God he seems tobe dark. Jacob is all alone in the(1.) He is astonished to find God here.The sun has set and it will soonGenesis 28:10-22.Golden Text: I am with thee, andYou find that the history of Jacob have felt that the Lord could not bewilderness—not a house nor anotherwill keep thee whithersoever thoucontains two clearly marked divisions. expected to appear in such a placeman in sight. What will he do forgoest.—Gen. 28:15.In the first we see Jacob, the restless, away from his father's house. (2.)a bed, Bobby? "Sleep on the ground,Who w£s the baby God sent towilful, self-assertive man, who is livingby his own wits, looking to his toO', is a healthy reaction. Jacob haddoes. Finding a smooth stone forThen comes fear of the Lord. This,I guess." That is exactly what heAbraham and Sarah, as he had promised,Russell ? "Isaac."own cleverness to save him rather known so little about God that it ishis pillow, he falls asleep. His mindHow many children did Isaac have,than to God. In the second division proper that he should have a bit ofis full of thoughts of God, and he isAnn? "Two, Jacob and Esau."you will findthe restful, trusting, sub­frighmissive, obedient man—Israel. immediate contact with him. He hascompanionship.in the knowledge that God is inlonging for forgiveness and for God'sPaul, can you tell us the story ofYou will also note that the history been too careless about his attitudehow Esau sold his birthright to JacobWhat is that Bible verse aboutof Jacob revolves around seven visions.Four of these may be placed some fear of what he treated tootoward God. It is well to get a whole­because he was greedy ? But wasdrawing nigh to God, Frances?Jacob altogether fair in taking advantageof Esau's hunger?"Draw nigh to God, and he will drawunder the first division spoken of lightly. This is the fear that is thenigh to you." So Jacob goes to sleepabove. The other three will be found beginning of wisdom. (3.) AfterMildred, will you tell us how Rebekahhelped Jacob deceive his father,drawing nigh to God.under the second division.fear comes deep reflection. He stopsAs Jacob dreams, he sees a ladderThe portion we have for special to think now on this event and whatwho WES old and blind, so as to getor stairway reaching from earth tostudy today is the first manifestationof God to Jacob—Bethel. In or­of his sacred experience. He is go­it means. (4.) He marks the placethe birthright blessing? Did Jacobheaven. On the blackboard let ushave to do these -wrong things to secureGod's blessing, Vera? Was notdraw a picture of Jacob sleeping onder to understand this we should recallthe past events of his life. This vision. (5.) He made a vow. Soing to see that he does not forget thethe ground with his head resting onGod able to give Jacob the blessinga stone. It is night. The stars arewill also help us to understand the serious has the man become that hewhich belonged to him without Jacob'sin the sky. Here is the ladder reachingto heaven. And what do youpurpose of the vision. We are told of proceeds to bind himself up with theinterference? But some people thinkthe purchase of the birthright. Then God he has been all along- thinking- ofthey have to hurry up God, and whenthink Jacob sees on the ladder? "Beholdthe angels of God ascending andhow Jacob obtained the blessing. as only his father's God.they do, they will find they shouldWhat scheming and trickery and deceptionseen here! Why is this? what may be termed the conversion ofBethel, then, marks the place ofhave waited for God to do it in hisdescending on it."own way. Jacob finds this out, too,Even in the lonely night time, whenSimply because Rebekah and Jacob did Jacob. God is to him now the Godp.nd suffers for it, so does his mother.all are asleep, God's angels are stillnot believe that God would fulfil His of Bethel. Up to this time he hadLay out Palestine on the sand tablearound us going back and forth betweenheaven and earth on God's er­promises, that Jacob and not Esau known God only through his fatherwith this hollow place for the Seashould be the covenant son. In their and mother and their teaching. Nowof Galilee, this line scored in the sandrands, caring for His children.unbelief they resort to their own wits. he knows God through a heart experience.No wonder he desires to erectrunning south to the Dead Sea for theBut that is not all of the dream.The real reason for Jacob being atRiver Jordan. Beersheba, the homeLooking up, Jacob sees God HimselfBethel at this time is found in chapter a memorial on the spot. This marksof Jacob and Esau and their parents,at the head of the stairway, in all27:41-45. This is not the reason that a great advance step for Jacob. HeIsaac and Rebekah, is west of theHis glory, and hears His loving voiceRebekah gives to Isaac. (27:46-28: does not serve God for love as yet,southern end of the Dead Sea. Thesetalking to him. "I am the Lord God5.) Here was another clever scheme. but he is getting away now from dependenceupon his scheming wit andtents are their home and these sticksof Abraham thy father, and the GodThe whole transaction recorded inare the people. Scatter sheep overof Isaac."chapter 27 showed that the persons learning to depend upon God. But itthe grass for their flocks.Then God gives Jacob the sameinvolved sought wrong ways to obtain will be many years before he willGrace, after Jacob deceived hispromise He gave to Abraham, thatthe rightful blessing of God. It was merit the name, Israel—prince of God.father and received the blessing whichhis children shall one day own thisa contest of wits. Apparently Jacob How near God is to His people!Issac thought he was giving to Esau,land, and through them, "all the familiesof the earth be blessed." Nowand his mother won out. Jacob may "Closer is He than breathing andhow do you suppose Esau felt towardhave been thinking over these thing-s nearer than hands and feet." ReadJacob? "He was terribly angry."comes the wonderful promise whichas he pursued his way towards the Psalm 139:1-12. Jacob's conscienceEsau is so angry he is ready tocomforts Jacob's heart and gives himhome of Laban. It must not be, however,that this man is to play so large his own heart and from God. How Now Jacob begins to suffer for his thee, and will keep thee whitherso­was loaded with condemnation fromdo most anything to Jacob.courage to go on. "Behold, I am witha part in the history of Israel, shall black it was. But from the flrst God sin. He must leave his father and ever thou goest, and will bring theethink that trickery, rather than trust came to call not the righteous but mother and go far away from home. again into this land."in God and righteousness is the way to the sinners to repentance. And as Issac tells him to go back to HaranThis promise is for you, Margaret,success. To teach Jacob this lesson, Jacob went towards the far country to his mother's people, and there take and for you, Marcus. It is for us all.God grants him this vision of Himself.God would teach him that for by him, God the heavenly Father Jacob, who really has a good heart thee." "I will not leave thee."of Haran, there on the way, unlooked for his wife a woman .who loves God. God says to us each one, "I am withwhatever blessing had come or should met this prodigal son. Then the feast and wants to do the right thing, When Jacob wakes he says, "Surelythe Lord is in this place, and Icome into his life was from God and of pardon and blessing began. promises, and starts out.through grace.Jacob erected a pillar that he might When Abraham sent Eliezer to knew it not." "This is none otherFor this purpose also the Lord come back to it to keep fresh in his bring back a bride for Isaac, did but the house of God, and this is themakes flve promises to Jacob: (1.) mind the vision God had given him. Eliezer go all alone, Elizabeth? "No, gate of heaven."Divine companionship. Jacob was Would it not be a good thing for us he had camels, and men, and gifts." Jacob knows now that he is forgivenand his heart is at rest. Tak­lonely and was going to a strange to raise some pillar to remind us of Jacob is going to the very same place,country. How he needed this assur­some vision of God or some blessing but he starts out alone, on foot, carryingthe stone that he had for his pil-

May 12, 192GA FAMILY PAPERBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for May 30, 1926.we obey. Adam and Eve were notWHAT ARE GOOD MANNERS?warranted in finding out somethingCounts it a Christlike thing—Phil. 4:8-9.—good manners may be "put on," butnew at the suggestion of Satan.Psalms: 1:1-3; 15:1-5; 24:3-4; 26: the test of time and experience -willGod's pioneers, if none of their fellowsbesides has preceded them in ai References: Lev. 19:32; Phil. 2:4; are the outgrowth of a genuine Chris­1-12; 119:105-106; 119: 145-152. reveal the difference. Good mannerscertain course, want to be sure that Acts 28:1-2; Gen. 43:26-29; Ltike tian Spirit, and the love and gracethe Lord is before them. "Not know­14:10; II Kings 2:23.of God in the heart.low he sets it up for a pillar and ing whither he went" himself, Abrahamknew that the Lord knew andpours oil on the top of it. He makesa vow, "If (or 'since') God will be when God called, he obeyed. Whithersoeverthe Lord told him to go, hewith me and will keep me in thisway that I go, and will give me went. Because of his faith in God,bread to eat, and raiment to put on, faith that was shown by his obedience,so that I come again to my father's Abraham and his seed, his spiritualhouse in peace, then shall the Lord seed, have gotten ahead in the worldbe my God, and this stone . . shall —in both worlds.little solid mahogony or walnut furnituretoday. Most of these are ven­be God's house; and of all that thou From God's pioneers we shouldshalt give me I will surely give the learn to be patient. Many another eered, and seem to be very nice; butRead Romans 14:1-23.tenth unto thee." Jacob here promisesthe tithe. He calls this place worried about that "promised land" of time as does the solid furniture.man, if in Abraham's place, would have they will not stand the test and stressBe interested.Be sympathetic. - I Thess. 5:14;"Bethel" the "House of God." till he got the title, or at least saw it In olden, days, before so much furniturewas machine manufactured,I Cor. 10:31-33.safe in the hands of his son. ButLend a helping hand. Gal. 6:1; IAbraham was content to move around the carpenters worked by hand, buildingfurniture of solid walnut, oak,Cor. 8:9-13; Heb. 12:12; Job 4:3-4.in it when it was in the possessionPray for the Pre-Synodic Conference.Voung People's Dnion of wicked men, move out from it, and birch, and the like. Such furnitureback, and hither and thither in it stood the test of time. Veneered furnituremay crack, split and scale be­Suggested Psalms: 6:1-2, No. 10;18:15-18, No. 34; 23, No. 55; 40:1-4,BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN. again. A more unmoved mover heNo. 109; 73:9-11, No. 197; 102:10-11,Topic for Sabbath, May 30, 1926.was than our May-day movers. He cause the two woods do not dry andNo. 268; 143:4-7, No. 386.LESSONS PROM GOD'S PIONEERSwas a man without a country as it age alike, but a solid piece of furnitureis the same all through. You mayWhat was Jesus' attitude toward:IN ALL AGES.were, because he was all the timeThe woman of Samaria?Heb. 11:8-10, 17-22.seeking a better country. Though he hack it to pieces and find it all walnutThe woman taken in adultery?Psalms: 105:1-9, No. 285; 44:1-4,had to rove from land to land, his throughout. It is the genuine thing.Peter after the Denial?No. 119; 89:1-4, No. 239; 99:5-8, No.heart was fixed. Though his burial In the same way there are two kindsThe robber on the cross?263; 78:4-6, No. 205; 80:1, 3, 6, No.place at Machpelah was all the promisedland he ever owned, he died in The veneered are laid over the realof good manners, solid and veneered.Can we do less than Jesus did with220.the weak and tempted who cross ourBible Readings: A trail-blazer;the faith that it would all belong to man, or boy, a thin coating of courtesy,kindness, correct manners andpath?Gen. 12:1-9. The immigrant; Gen.his seed. He entailed to Isaac God'sIs it not our duty in gratitude for37:29-36. The lawgiver; Ex. 20:1-21.covenant of promise that made it his. customs over the cheap, selfish innerwhat we have ourselves received, toThe soldier; Josh. 1:1-8. The patriot;The earth did not worry Abraham. being; and this veneer is likely tosearch out the fallen ones and helpEsther 4:1-17. The judge; I Sam.He rested in God. And Isaac was warp, crack and scale off in times ofthem up once more?12:1-5.patient, too, else he would not have stress. Whereas the solid, genuineThe histories of the missions of NewGod's pioneers in all ages yearnedbeen, as Amos R. Wells rightly calls kind of good manners are built outYork City—Water Street, Jerry Mcforthe unknown. They either improvedtheir environment or moved;town—all of them—are teeming withhim, "a pioneer in the beautiful Path from the heart and are the result ofAuley, Midnight Mission in China­of Peace." Who, before Issac, would an unselfish, kindly, loving. Christianspirit—the sort of spirit that en­have given up without a quarrel wellsusually, both. The Tenth Commandmentforbids discontentmentthe depths of sin and found salvation,stories of how those who were once indug with hard labor in land he could abled Jesus on the cross to pray,claim as his own ? Jacob was slow "Father, forgive them, for they knowwith our present condition, but it doeshave devoted their lives to the redemptionof other down-and-outers.in learning this lesson; Joseph did not what they do."not forbid our coveting earnestly thebetter. . . . "Greater works than Paul tells us the secret of genuinebest things which God has set beforeBut there are others nearer home,these shall ye do.''good manners when he tells us tous and which He has planned that wein our own social circle, perhaps inthink and study about the "realshall have only by going after them.our own congregation, in our ownthings'' of life. These things are allGod's pioneers never settled down in TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­family circle, who need some one toto be found in God's Word, and arecomfort, satisfied with what they alreadyknew. Filled with the spirit of 1. Where's "the limit"?ness in our lives.SION.the outgrowth of love and unselfish­adventure and having in them the 2. What pioneering may be done Study the life of the Lord Jesus.sterner stuff of manhood, they struck today ?Sit at His feet and note His love andout for new fields, and in virgin soil 3. What is the value of pioneering? tender sympathy toward the suffering,in-epared the way for generations yet 4. What did Paul start, and what the sinning, the weak ones. Ask thatto come. They did not always lookfor precedents. Nor did they alwaysfollow precedents. They proceededeach ii? obedience to his own "heavenlyvision." They were trail-blazers,and advanced away beyond their contemporaries.And none of God'spioneers ever felt that he knew it all,or had accomplished everything evenin his line; he only discovered thatthere remained yet very much to bediscovered and possessed, and he leftthe world, hoping his successorswould take up the work of exploi^tionand accomplishment where helaid it down. There is still anabundance of opportunities for pioneersfor God. From those who havegone before we should learn to besomewhat venturesome. "Nothingrisked, nothing gained.''Prom God's pioneers we shouldlearn to be obedient to the "heavenlyvision." It makes a difference whommay be learned from him ? MartinLuther? John Calvin? John Knox?Andrew Melville?5. Is the f'ovenanter Church a pioneer?6. What becomes of the Churcheventually that ceases to be a pioneer?7. What do pioneers have to stand?Or, what is "the cost of an ideal"?8. How much pioneering could onedo if he were afraid?Somebody said: "It is folly for aneminent man to think of escapingcensure, and a weakness to be affectedby it."JuniorTopicDear Boys and Girls:—There are two kinds of furniture—solid and veneered. Solid furniture ismade all of one kind of wood—cheapor expensive; while veneered furnitureis made of a cheap wood, andthen a thin layer of expensive woodis put on the outside. One buys varythe spirit of forgiveness may beyours, the spirit of unselfishness thatseeks the good of another rather than but neither does it to start one on theself. Open your own heart for the road to heaven—just a little interest,sunshine of God's love, the showers just a little sympathy, and the pressureof a helping hand.of His grace, and you will find thatthe seeds of His planting—love, purity,honesty, justice, etc., will spring"It is not muchTo give a gentle word or kindly touchup and grow, blossom and bear fruitTo one gone downin good manners and a kindly tact,Beneath the world's cold frown;such as shall make you beloved byAnd yet—who knowsmany, and envied by those not bigenough to join the band of the seekersafter real things.Now, take a genuine Christian—hack him to pieces with trouble, distracthim with worry and suffering,and you find his good manners arefrom the heart. He will thank hisnurses for their care, the doctor forhis kindly surgery, his jailor for evensurly attention, and by word and deedevidence the sincerity of his unselfishnessand thoughtfulness.The real Christian can be imitatedPrayer Meeting TopicTopic for May 28, 1926.FOLKS WE CAN HELP: THEWEAK AND TEMPTED.Romans 15:1.show just a little more interest intheir personal problems, a little moreinterest in them; just a little moresympathy, a little more of the touchof a helping hand.It does not take much to turn thescales.It does not always take much tostart a life on the way to perdition—How great a thing from such a littlegrows?Oh, oftentimesSome brother upward climbs,-A.nd hope againUplifts its head that in the dust hadlain.And sorrow's nightGives place to morning's light,Because of handsOutstretched to help—a heart thatunderstands.And, pitying.Not to despiseThe fallen one who at the waysidelies—But, for His sake,A brother's part to take."—B. H. DivaU.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes'***Mrs. A. F. Atchison, of Denver,Colo., is visiting in Olathe and KansasCity.•'^•Some congregations report thatthey have already started on this nextyear's Budget.***]y[rs. P. G. McDonald, of Chicago,Illinois, is in Beaver Falls attendingthe funeral of her sister, Mrs.Maxwell.born April 16, 1925, was baptized onCommunion Sabbath, April 25. Mrs.Stock is a member of the Bellef^mtainecongregation.***The Rev. C. A. Dodds occupiedthe pulpit of the Eighth StreetChurch, Pittsburgh, May 2, the preparatorySabbath for communion conductedthere the past week-end by thepastor-elect. Dr. R. H. Martin.***Pj,Qf Robert Park occupied thepulpit of the Geneva congregation inthe absence of the pastor the morningof May 2. He also conductedcommunion in the Youngstown congregationthe second Sabbath of May.***Mr. John T. Reeves, of BeaverFalls, for many years a very valuablemember of the Board of Trustees ofGeneva College, died at his home onPatterson Heights the afternoon ofMay 1. Mr. Reeves has been a verygenerous contributor to the collegeever since his graduation in the classof 1885, as well as a great helper inmany other ways. This is the secondmember of the Board of Trusteesthat has passed away within theschool year, Mrs. J. S. Martin havingdied in December last.***Glasgow's History of the ReformedPresbyterian Church discloses7:30 P. M., arriving in Walton at1:03 A. M. Use either CortlandtStreet Ferry or 42nd Street Ferry ingetting- to Weehawken. Delegates fromPittsburgh and West may use eitherErie or the N. Y. Central lines toconnect with the N. Y. 0. & AV. Erietrains connect at Binghamton, N. Y.,with the Delaware and Hudson, whichconnects with the 0. & W. for Waltonat Sidney, 22 miles away. There isan Erie, D. & H. Sleeper, v/hich arrivesat Sidney about r>:y,() A. M.The 0. & W. leaves Sidney (same station)at 6:35 A. M. and arrives atWalton at 7:21 A. M. New York Cen­***Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Elliotttral trains connect with the 0. & \V.were called to Morning Sun, Iowa,that the Rev. A. Kilpatrick, D.D., was at Utica, N. Y. This is the be.st connectionpoint for delegates coming***Mr. J. J. Thompson, of ourApril 19th, by the death of Mrs. W. J.ordained and installed pastor of theSanta Ana congregation, who will thisCubit, Mrs. Elliott's mother.Union and Pine Creek congregations from beyond Buffalo. Tickets pur­year attend the meeting of Synod, expectsto stop enroute at Beaver Falls doubtless join in congratulating Dr.May 17, 1876. A host of friends will***Dr. Hargrave was present at theCommunion of the Bellefontaine congregation,and addressed the table his Alma Mater, Geneva College. torate.to visit friends and relatives and also Kilpatrick upon his flfty year pas­to the great satisfction of all. '***Mrs. John Aikin, the mother of '•'*A11 the Montclair delegation tochased tO' Walton, from beyond Buffalo,will be at the same rate, by way ofUtica, as by way of Syracuse andEarlville. A good train from Pittsburghleaves at 5 P. M., arriving at***Mrs. Margaret Borthwick has re­Mrsturned from Delhi to Walton, N. Y., Communion, April 2.'i. One of the ham, on May 18th, will go by auto. leaves Utica at 8:15 A. M. (same sta­Stock, w-as in attendiirce at our the New York Presbyterial at Colden­Utica at 6:50 A. M. The 0. & W.where she expects to spend the summerand be in her own church.greatest encouragements of the Bellefontaineeongregation is tho loyal sup­Montclair. Some of the New York P. M. (noon). The fare is a littleThere will be at least eleven from tion), -xnd reachas Walton at 12:10port of members living at a distance. people also expect to travel by auto. more via the N. Y. Central than via***The new address of Rev. Ernest***President Pearce and Prof. RobertPark of Geneva's faculty attended going by Hudson River Day Line. better. Ministers west of ChicagoSome who do not go by auto will be the Erie, but some connections areM. Elsey, pastor of Cincinnati, Ohio,congregation, is 3665 Vine Street, andthe meeting of the Theological SeminaryBoard of our church in Pittsbrossesstreet, 9:20 from foot of West Clergy certiflcates as indicated in theThe boat leaves 9 A. M. from Des-and St. Louis should get Easternhis telephone number is Avon 1201-R.***Rev. D, H. Elliott preached for burgh, held in connection with the 42nd street, and 9:40 from foot of Christian Nation of April 28. Thethe Kansas City congregation on closing exercises of the Seminary West 125th street. The fare to Newburghone way is one dollar.Boston and vicinity should come viarate is one-half fare. Delegates fromApril 18, while the pastor was assistingin meetings at East End, Pitts­**'''A. J. McFarland, a student of ***Miss Jennie M. Dean in a letter Albany, where connection is madeMay 4th.burgh.the second year of the Seminary and to Miss Ella Margaret Stewart from with the Delaware and Hudson for***Geneva defeated Carnegie Tech soon to be licensed by Philadelphia China, reports our Girls' School at Sidney, the O. & W. connection forApril 29th by a score of 96 to 43 at Presbytery, will occupy the College Lo Ting running with 88 pupils in attendance.Since that was the very advantage of summer excursion ratesWalton. Western elders should takethe annual Track meet of these two Hill pulpit. May 16th; Lie. Paul D.schools, held this year at the Geneva McCracken, May 23rd, in the absence beginning of the semester, they probablywould have 90 or 100 when the Niagara Falls, Albany, New York andto points East, such as Buffalo andstadium.of the pastor, R. W. Redpath, whoexpects to assist in the Chicago and enrollment was complete. The oppositionwas being renewed again, so connection for Walton. WaI*-.on doesPhiladelphia, and make the nearest***The Geneva College Board ofNew Alexandria communions.Trustees at its meeting the 29th ofthey are constantly surrounded by uncertainty—neverknowing what the Eastern Standard Timi>.not have Daylight Saving Time, butApril adjourned to meet again the ***Delegates to the Presbyterial25th of May. This will be the final meeting at Beaver Falls can get a next day may bring forth. They are (2nd.) By .Auto. The best waymeeting for the year.train out from Pittsburgh on the enjoying rich spiritual fellowship in from New York City is to Kingston,'***Dr. Robert Clarke, much improvedas the result of his rest in At­Beaver Falls 12:15, Eastern Standard as all feel their need of moment by Delhi to Walton, all paved road.Pennsylvania at 11:15, arriving- at prayer with their Chinese co-workers, then via Margaretville, Andes andlantic City, has been spending theTime, or one hour later fast time; on moment dependence on, and guidance From the West, for paved road, topast two weeks in New York and Philadelphiain behalf of the College.the P. & L. E. at 11:00, Eastern from, the Master.Oneonta, thence through Cat?killStandard Time. It would be more ***The College Hill congregationmountain scenery to Stamford, tnenconvenient if four or five came togetherand bought a ten-trip ticket. orous winter's work. All the organi­has just passed through another vig­to Delhi and Walton. Or, fr-llow the***Mrs. Robert Dodds, wife of elderLiberty Highway through Bingh:imtonto Deposit. Make a left turnDr. Dodds, of our First Beaver Fallscongregation, who has been inill **'*La Junta, Colorado, congregationhad a very helpful communion splendid reports to present at the conzationsof the congregation had mosthealth since the firstof the year, isover concrete road to Cannonsvillo,ipuch improved within recent weeks. Sabbath April 25, Rev. J. G. McElhinney,pastor of Denver congrega­$23,000 was raised for all purposes.gregation's annual meeting. Overand watch for signs indicating the***xjjg program is all ready for thebest roads to Walton. On account oftion, assisting. The messages of the Twelve united with us during theconstruction work between Cannonsvilleand Rockrift to Walton there willWomen's New York Presbyerial atassistant were impressively suitableyear; six upon profession of faith orColdenham on May 18th. Be sure toand strengthening. At the Thursdayfrom other denominations at the recentcommunion. The pastor reportedbe a few miles of dirt road. Howeve;-,send in your name to Mrs. Grace Arnott,44 Lutheran street, Newburgh,evening service Dorothy Ruth Gilmore,child of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan A.there is much daily travel over thisone adult baptism during the year,route. Autos will be especially convenientCO-ORDINATINGfor Pre-Synodic COMMITTEE delegates,N. Y.Gilmore, was baptized.and twelve infants. He also disclosed***The program for Winona Lakethe fact that one hundred and seventyfourcommuned in March—a highsince the evening MEETING. sessions of the conterenceThe Co-Ordinating are to be heM in Committee the Church, ofY. P. Conference is nearing rjmple-***Sabbattion. A great treat is in store for all gospel team composed of Herbert water mark. The membership of theevening, April 18th, awhile ^ynod the IS called morning to meet sessions in the will Walton bewho attend. Every young person in Main, leader, of Beaver Falls; George congregation stands at 206, which isheld Reformed m the W. Presbyterian R. Russell home, Church where onthe Covenanter Church should plan to McElhinney, Denver, Colo.; Robert also a record total.tlie Wednesday, delegates June will 2, be at 9 lodging. o'clock. A. The M.Kussellsattend.Reed, New Galilee, and WilliamJ^ach presbytery live on is a entitled paved road to three fivemiles from Walton. The afternoonsTacey, White Lake, N. Y., conducted HOW TO REACH WALTON. representatives—a minister, an elder***The Communion of the Bellefontainecongregation was conductedmanywilla service in the Beaver Falls EvangelicalChurch. The subject treatedmittee beautiful expecting scenes to participate in Walton in and nextand a be deacon. free for Each outings. Board There and Com­areSynod Delegates, Attention! Howto reach Walton: (1st.) By Train.Sabbath, April 25, with Rev. W. J.vicmity which delegates may care towas "The Value of Prayer," the incentiveha-ving been received fromsentative present to furnish all neededyears_ Budget must have a repre­Walton IS located on the New York,Sanderson assisting. The workvisit The pastor, Boyd A. White, willOntario & Western Railroad, 181largely fell on his shoulders becauseoe glad to answer all inquiries relativePRE-SYNODICto yo-ur coming CONFERENCE.to the Waltonthe recent meetings conducted by Mr.information. Let everybody be theremiles from New York City, and 96of the illness of the pastor.Purkiss. This team was from theon time.miles from Utica, N. Y. From Newl^ynod. The Pre-Synodic Conference will***John Stanley, son of Mr. and Christian Service Club of Geneva College.follows: 7:10 A. M., arriving in Wal­• w ^" ^- Delegates should arriveYork City trains leave Weehawken as °Pen its session on Thursday, May 27,Mrs. H. F. Stock, of Marion, Ohio.m Walton on Wednesday evening.ton at 1:38 P. M.; 12:28 P. M. (noon),arriving in Walton at 6:22 P M •

May 12, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi&trtJ)S i&apttems ?SaeDlJtnss H o m e (doingsClje Cdcigtian Bation'gCobcnantir IBabp KollC|)e Ct)ci0ttan Bation'0Covenantee Baptism IfUcorhCfte Ct)ti0ttan jQation'gCobenantet dSletitiins BeU0Cbe CDristian jQatfon'sCobenantet 3Deatg Botfce0"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "1 indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of aU marriages, "There is no deathi What seemssfiFresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometlu . . . Combine your hearts in one."jg transition."flower on earth."He shall baptize you with the Holyiia reporting for this Department (in reporting for this DepartmentGhost and with fire."kindly give names of contracting par- kindly give name, age, date, placeCovenanter parents are invited toties, name ot oliiclating clergyman, and membership.-Editor.)record the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited toplace, and date.—^Editor Jthis column.record the baptism of their childrenhere.BAPTIZED.Bible by W. W. Dickey, of Youngstown,Ohio. Scripture reference forheartily. These children can certainlyBORN.On April 25th, at Bellefontaine,sing the Psalms well. Another fifteenTo Mr. and Mrs. AVallace Robson,Ohio, John Stanley, son of Mr. andNo. 5 is I Sam. 20:27-34.or twenty minutes was occupied inof Denison, Kansas, on March 21, agiving a special message to the children,illustrated in a unique and effec­Mrs. H. F. Stock, of Marion, Ohio. EAST END PITTSBURGH R. P.daughter, Eleanor Jean.On April 25th, in Hebron church,CHURCH.To Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCrory, oftive manner. Then this was followedby the pastor. Rev. J. R. W. Stevenson:Denison Kansas, on April 2, a son,VVe have just brought to a close by the a regular sermon for adults.Wendell Roy.fine series of special evangelistic This method of procedure seemed toJames Copeland, son of BernardTo Henry and Martha Dunn, ofmeetiiigs in the East End cnurch. work very well.and Margaret Copeland;Hebron congregation, on April loth,iney uegan on Wednesday evening, The work of Mr. Coleman was of anoward James Mann, son of Roberta daughter, Dorothy Kate.April 7tn, and closed on yabbath, the high order, and was followed with theand Amelda Mann;To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Young, ofloth, terminating with Communion. closest attention throughout. AnyHarold Leroy iVlilligan, son of RaySterling, Kansas, on April 23rd, aThe messages were brought to us by congregation desiring some good, substantialevangelistic preaching willana ivavma Milligan.son, Ervin William.Kev. Paul Coleman, anu were veryUn April 18th, at Orlando, Florida,To Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Adams, utiieiplui and inspiring. Uur own Mr. not miss it to call on Mr. Coleman.Pnyius Jeanetta and Marjorie Eiiza-Stafford, Kansas,A BARGAIN.on April 29th, a son,bteele led the praise service in thatOetn, daughters of WiUiam C. andBruce We have Edgar. in stock several copies of ple of Url-indo, who by their kindness way in which ne can do it so well.the 1912 edition of the psalter withivlartlia McKnight McFarland.iind spirit of wiioie-nearted cooperationhave made wc. rK here, so pleasant. leature of the'i'he praise service was an inspiringleather covers. The words are themeetings.same as the latest edition, but some of And now 1 will inscribe tills and We had made a more thorough andthe tunes are different. The original .start it on, Hoping it wili get safely carelul preparation for these meetingsthan nad ever been attemptedprice was $1.50. We offer them now into the hands ot Uncle Sam beforefor seventy-flve cents a copy. Here is Wife gets her blue pencil on it. beiore. Constant and earnest prayera bargain to any congregation which THE ORLAMDO PASTOR. had been going up to God for manyis in need nf psalters, and are not HUMAN INTEREST IN THE BOOK weeks betore the meetings began.particular as to the tune.DIVINE.*Special publicity work had been done.JAMES S. TIBBY,A house to house canvass of theNo. VI.209 Oth Street,neighborhood around our church hadA QUILTING Pittsburgh, PARTY. Pa. 'We read of a wealthy family living been made by our members, to obtain the kingdom and the church, a percentageof whom we have good hopeon tne loothills or lower slopes of Mt.Wife says, "Write it up. In factknowledge of the religious conditions.Much personal effort had been putshe has repeated the invitation severaltimes with variations. So here goes.Once upon a time, she had a birthday.About 9 A. M. she was startledin the midst of her sweeping by ablare of trumpets (auto), and m amoment all the women of the congregationand some others had campedun the porch.They brought with them their husbands,children, dinner, and two quiltsand frames, and then proceeded tokeep so busy quilting and talking thatthey had to be reminded that it wastime to feed us mere men and children.One of the quilts was a birthday presentfor Mrs. McBurney. It was madeof a thousand and one little squares offeed for several hundred hungry men.cloth that had firstbeen cut up, andShe meets a group of rough lookingthen sewed together and autographedmen, each man with a sword at hisby the ladies, the whole being in palebelt, revenge in his eye and bloodshedblue and white. The other quilt, theyas his purpose.said, was the "Booby Prize," and wasfor Mrs. McBurney's husband. Iknew they were just joking, for thatquilt was much the handsomer of the(jarmei. I'heir wealth consisted largelyOI thousands of sheep and goatspasturing on Mt. Carmel. The husoaiiuIS ut a churlish and miserly disposition,and according- to recordedtestimony oi his wife and employees,was sadly lacking in all that goes tomaKe up an amiable disposition.His wife is the embodiment of thegifts and graces of lovely womanhood,"and of a oeautiful countenance," andis leaving- the house on an errand ofmercy wnich she dare not make knownto her uncongenial husband, and isaccompanied by a small retinue ofservants with a beast of burden ladenwith a generous supply of provisions,not for themselves but to provide aShe had been warned of impendingdanger and was expecting to meetthem, and by a commendable degreeof tact and diplomacy she delays theirtwo. Why it was all one piece, or atadvance and gains an interview withmost two sewed down the middle, andthe leader, and in a wonderful arrayit had a lot of beautiful colors in it.of words and persuasive sentencesIt had just as pale blue and white asshe addresses him in one of the finestthe other and then a lot more dandyand most elevated strains of femininecolors, including a beautiful red, of-literature, truly feminine in everywhich the other quilt had none. Theexpression that we have anywhere on Poets and Poetry Covenantersmen all agreed that my quilt w-as ;:herecord, ancient or modern. She conquersby tact and diplomacy, disarms Psalm SelectionsMartyr Graves Scotland JAMES S. TIBBYprettier. Anyhow, everybody knows *Above is the sixth of a series ofthat I wasn't picking a "Booby Prize" short sketches on the stories of the 209 9th StreetPittsburgh,these men of their desperate purpose10 copies or overwhen I picked Mrs. McBurney.and saves her husband and his menThe day was very fine. The womenquilted two quilts, and set up afrom destruction.What else did she gain beyond savingher husband and his men frombig dinner, and the men did the "rest"our agree as Wife usual preference in and our on such gratitude I agreed for occasions. the to quilts, the disagree finepeo- but we destruction?Our audiences grew night afternight, until the last night when ourchurch was pretty well filled, a thingunu.sual in East End.Thirty-eight decision cards weresigned and brought forward the lastnig'ht, seven of which represented decisionsfor Christ, the others a pledgefor a forward step in the Christianlife.One of the most promising resultsof the whole effort, has been the discoveryof a number of "prospects" formay be brought in.lorth to secure attendance at the SabbathSchool, the regular church ser­holding a series of special meetingsOne of the best reasons I know forvices and these meetings in particular, is that they offer a splendid occasionas well as some direct effort to -win for"Thentalkinglet usreligionsmile-with people—amen toi Christ. The attendance upon thingWhenweskiesChristiansare gray,ought to be doingthe meetings was very good. One ofAndwithlaughaatmuchstormygreaterweather.zeal and aggressiveness.the most interesting features was theAnd sing life's lonesome time away;So worry and theattendance and attention, night afterE.dreariestL. McKNIGHT.dayWill findan end together."night, of a fine little group of children,practically all of whom werefrom outside COVENANTER our congregational membership.BOOKS FOR SALEChildren's Catechismcents a dozenThe first fifteenminutes every eveningwas given over to the praise ser­Brown CatechismitShorter Catechismtivice, in which the children joineda copyLarger CatechismNew England Primer CatechismRef. Presbyterian CatechismRef. Pres. Manual Doctrine . . .Elliott's HandbookMcKnight Handbook Second ComingRef. Pres. Book DisciplineRef. Pres. TestimonyConfession FaithOld Minutes SynodMinutes Synod, present year . .New Psalms without music .New Psalter, clothFull Leather PsaltersDouble PsalterJ. C. McFeeter's "America"F. E. Allen's "Book of Job"303050356010101515401.001.001050351.253.00501.001.75751.753025(««iPa.

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84MACMILLAN BOOKS.Fundamental Christianity, by FrancisL. Patton. Cloth, 334 pages, price$2.25.The author of this splendid bookwas President of Princeton University1888-1902; President of PrincetonTheological Seminary 1902-1923. Thobook was dedicated to his wife onOctober 10, 1925, and was a wellworthy gift for the honorable occasion,the time chosen being the sixtiethanniversary of their marriage.The volume is the outcome of fiveChristian thought as Dr. Robert E. letters received by the New Yorking the unstable hold faith has upon Speer, Hon. J. Stitt Wilson, Dr. HarrisE. Kirk, Mrs. Lucy W. Peabody, and guests in hotels, extracts fromBible Society from hotel managersus. Also the following- subjects arecarefully and faithfully discussed in Dr. J. C. Massee, Dr. Sidney Lovett, which read:a most interesting- and convincingmanner: "Sifting the Wheat from the E. C. Cronk, Wiley H. Swift, Dr. work."Mrs. Helen Barrett Montgomery, Mrs. "We congratulate you on your goodfamiliar lectures delivered in 1924 on Chaff," but at ail times bringing beforepeople the value of the "Funda­Mrs. John Ferguson, Professor Henry are appreciated and are a great spirit­James I. Vance, Dr. A. T. Robertson, "I am indeed sure that these Biblesthe "James Sprunt Foundation" inUnion Theological Seminary, Richmond,Va., and although these lecmentalsof Christianity" and the H. Tweedy, Dr. George A. Buttrick ual help to many people, as it is. aDR. dangerous JAS. MOFFAT infiuence TO of BE HEARD modern and Dr. A. W. Beaven. Dr. James very common occurance to hear remarksby guests on how much yourtures were since expanded, the author thought AT NORTHFIELD—CONFER­in the saving of souls. Moffatt, Professor of Church Historyhopes that the additional matter may ENCES ANNOUNCED.at the United Free College, Glasgow,good work is appreciated."Scotland, well known in Amer­make the book more useful to minis­Faters and laymen in various churches, the Franklin Hills push close to the ica as the author of the Moffat trans­up the Connecticut River where"I just want to say 'Thank You''i"on finding a Bible available in mywho by reason of contemporary controversyriver's edge and the broad plain of lation of the Bible, has accepted an room here. The reading of passagesfeel called upon to consider the lower valley has thinned to a rib­invitation to come to America and in it this morning has been strength­anew the meaning of "Christianity." bon of rich meadow, thousands of speak before the General Conference ening and refreshing."The subject matter of these five Christian people gather year after at Northfield. He will give a series "Fifteen years ago I was leavinglectures is given under the following year, to findthe prevalence of a Christianof addresses especially for ministers, the hotel on a trip. Having no Bibleheads:1. The Theistic View of the World. attitude heightened by a sylvanquiet, and ideals permeated with a2. The Seat of Authority in Religion.3. The iiew Christianity.4. The Person of Christ.5. The Pauline Theology.The subject of Theism is discussedunder the following divisions: "ItsOrigin," and "Anti-Theism."; the latterbelief which is represented underthe equivalents, viz.. Materialism,Pantheism, and Puralism. Each ofthese again is discussed at length underthe leadership of so-called greatscholars, each one trying to introducelogic of their own to amplify the subject;but each reasoner seems to getlost on his own tracks. It may beinteresting to read the i-easons givenbut it is hardly profitable."The Seat of Authority in Religion"is discussed at length, but the summingup is well worth remembering.We quote from the author: "Let uslook then at the Bible as an organicwhole; follow the trend of the OldTestament teaching along the levelpath of history, into the by-ways ofprecept, story, and epigram, up theslopes of prophetic vision, and on themountain tops of religious aspiration.For this is the Bible way. It speaksin didactic narrative; persuades byfervid argument; soars in lofty verse,and sings in a melody that stirs thedeeijest feelings of our being. Allcommunity and not of the individual:ot Christianizing the social organizationmstead of saving souls, when, asa matter of fact, it would be as easyto vacinate the social organizationas to Christianize it. A man interestedin his own destiny is regardedas selfish."Much is said along this line show­spiritual dynamic. This is Northfield.The Northfield Summer Conferences,the outgrowth of small groupsof devout men and women whom D. L.Moody, the evangelist, used to gatherabout him in his home during hisbrief summer vacation periods atNorthfield for Bible study, fellowship,and prayer, meet this year in theirforty-fourth session. The GeneralConference of Christian Workers wasthe first conference to be called byMr. Moody. This was in 1880. In1886 he invited the Student YoungMen's ChristiEin Associations to meetat Mount Hermon, just across theriver, and out of that gathering wasborn the Student Volunteer Movement.This year there are seven assemblies,meeting- as follows: Student YoungMen's Christian Association Conference,June IG to 24; Young Women'sConference, June 24 to July 2;Woman's Interdenominational HomeMission Conference, July 6 to 13; Con­questionsference for Women's Foreign Mis­the service being broadsionarySocieties, July 13 to 21; Conferenceof Religious Education, July22 to 31; General Conference of ChristianWorks, July 31 to August 16;Christian Endeavor Institute, August16 to 23."The Church and Rural Life" is thethat the prophets foretold is fulfilled topic for study and discussion at the Band of Queens. On the way up thein the New Testament; all the hopes Home Mission Conference, where a Avenue, groups of the young peoplethey fostered are realized in it. The daily forum, led by Dr. George LutherCady, will give opportunity for turned aside and made the delivery.having Bibles for a particular hotelIncarnation crowns the great story ofDivine fellowship with men; and the exchange of thought on home church The names of the hotels which receivedthe Bibles and the number fur­New Testament message is a commissionand command to preach the Conference, of which Mrs. Lucy W. nished are: Hotel Alexandria, 175;problems. The Foreign Missionarygospel of salvation to a perishing Peabody is chfirman, takes up the Albert, 400; Alpine, 30; America, 32;world.Moslem situation in its bearing on Anderson, 50; Anson'a, 400; Arlington,50; Belmore, 86; Brook, 150; Carl­"The Bible presents to us a panoramaof the Divine purpose. As we Barrett Montgomery teaches Dr. and ton Terrace, 50; Continental, 225;changing world conditions. Mis. Helenlook, we see the unfolding of the Mrs. S. M. Zwemer's book, "Moslem Cumberland, 180; Earle, 100; Empire^reat drama of sin and salvation. As Women." At both of these assembliesthere r.re classes in methods for gorian, 135; Grenoble, 50; Hampton,200; Flanders, 200: Fulton, 50; Gre­we listen to its majestic music fromthe creation overture in Genesis, to women of all ages, denominationalthe hallelujah chorus in the Apocalypse,we realize that we have been age, daily Bible study, addresses bycamps for girls over fifteen years ofholding in our hands the inspired active missionaries and leaders in missionaryactivities, pagep.nts, and abun­Majestic, 60; Marguery, 60; Marie An­libretto of God's great oratorio ofRedemption."dant outdoor recreation. Bible studies toinette, 100; Mayfair House, 100-On the subject of "The New Chri-t:- are given daily throughout the summer.The Student Conference seeks 200; Park Chambers, 100; Pennsyl­NavaiTC, 150; Olga, 36; Park Avenue',tianity" he declares that the oldChristianity, in his opinion, was better,so much better; and so deleteri­our colleges and vn the individual lives 50; bt. Regis, 25; San Remo, 50; Sen-to strengthen allegiance to Christ in vania, 300; Princeton, 73; Saint Paul,Christ of tized should ment symptoms. spoken, and its then ous regard sin rapid Christian when as presents against and hardly they old; spread specific much "We new work latter although be them. are some hear as of "that considered articles of Jesus. generally an in as little crime, of We enidemic." I terms a this am the of disease Men hear an faith doctrine,little disposed stigma­various of speak ars^u-itself little and He are the of ference, fers of vice spiritual tory Institute Conference Church students; intensive schools, their planned train needs School of the home fnd Religious courses young especially of Young work Christian church; girls people Women's under in Education in to all while Endeavor prepara­meet for a phases corps Con­theof­ser­ton, Arms, ^aI^^^'t Street 40; Van 25; Apartment 130; ^°V, Rensselaer, Seville, Shelton, Stratford Hotel, 300; 1.200; House, 25; Seventy-First75; Wentworth-Touraine, Standish 75; Sul-of experienced and competent teachers.The latter affords some of the 200.Paterson, 3; West Shore, 15; York,best summer courses for Sabbath Many of these hotels have alreadySchool workers that are given in the received Bibles and the number deliveredis simply to supplement thosecountry.On the long list of Northfield that are lacking. That Bibles in hotelspeakers for the coining season appearthe names of such leaders in ciated may be seen from theguest rooms are of value and appre­manyand will also address the full Conference.A new feature of the GeneralConference this year is a programfor young- people.Special railroad fares at a reductionof twenty-five per cent on theround trip are available for those attendingthese Conferences. The assemljliesare held on the beautifulNorthfield Seminary campus, whosedormitories, recitation buildings, athletic7,000field,tennisBIBLES FORcourtsNEWandYORKbathingfacilities areHOTELS.at the service of those writes: "On my way home I stoppedin The attendance. 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May 12, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11THE CHILDREN'S HANDBOOK. because Christ has provided them as bread represents the body, and theCHAPTER III.a means of grace.wine represents the blood, but the The Reforned Presbyteritn CkarckThe Lord's Supi>er and How to ObserveIt.chapter of Mark and read the account and the wine is wine and nothing but vises its members to send their ordera for4. If we turn to the fourteenth bread is bread and nothing but bread, having no publishing house of ita o-wn ad­1. We call Baptism and the Lord's of the first observance of the Lord's wine. The fact that a black spot on Catechisms, Lesson Helps. Chureh and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.Supper sacraments. Now a sacrament,when we stop to think of it, is statements which have given thou­does not change the black spot and IPubBcattun Drj^attmtnt:Supper, we -will meet with two little a sheet of paper represents St. Louisa very plain and simple thing. I'he sands of persons no end of anxiety. make a city out of it, does it? All we IBeatb of CElJctaitian (CDutatton at t^dictionaries tell us that a sacrament Taking the bread in one hand, and exhibitingit before His disciples, Jesus think and talk about the Lord's Sup­Witherapoon Bldg or any of itaneed to do therefore, when we come to 9t»brtntan Ctjurtf) in ttw ffl. •. «.is "an oath of obedience and fidelitytaken by Roman soldiers on enlistment."That is what the word meant cup in the other, and exhibiting it. He common sense. There is nothing atsaid, "This is my body"; taking the per, is simply to use plain ordinary PhiladelphiaDepositorieain the Roman Empire. But the word, said, "This is my blood." There are all about it that is hidden or mysterious."He took the bread" and "Hewhen it was taken over into the Christianchurch, had to change its mean­that, the bread was then and there took the cup"; He ate of the bread,those who teach that when Jesus saiding somewhat, in order to suit itself changed into human flesh and the and drank of the cup; and what Heto its new surroundings. One thing it wine into human blood. But even a did the disciples did; and they neverkept, however; for a sacrament is alwaysan oath or vow—that is, a sol­The disciples saw the body of Jesus in 6. But some one will say. Whatchild ought to know better than that. raised a question.emn agreement or covenant made with front of them, and they knew that the about the elements after they haveGod. And yet an oath in itself is not bread was not that body, and they been "consecrated"? To this the answeris, that they are precisely thea sacrament. A man, for example, is know that all His blood was in Hisnot observing a sacrament when hesame as they were before. To "consecrate"means merely to set ujicirttakes an oath on the witness standeither in a civil court or in a churchfrom one purpose to another—in thiscourt. An oath becomes a sacramentaloath, or a sacrament, only when itcase, to set apart from a common useto a spiritual and holy use. We eatis taken before a congregation ofand drink daily for the sake of physicalnourishment. But this bread andChristians who have assembled forworship. As David says, "I will pay been one of the most wonderful mysteriesthe world had ever witnessed. a purpose; they are to be used with athis cup are not to be used for suchmy vows unto the Lord now in thepresence of all His people." Concerninga sacrament, therefore, the first that a miracle, such as that would ai-e to make us think about Christ,Does anyone suppose for a moment view to spiritual nourishment. Theything to be kept in mind is, that it is have been, could have gotten past and about what Christ did for us ona solemn oath or vow; the second is, those disciples without arousing a the cross. And when we eat andthat this oath or vow is to be taken single one of them to ask a question? drink, w'e put ourselves under oathbefore an, assembly of Christians; the The fact of the matter is that the to live for Christ and for no other.a second markthird is, that the assembly of Christiansmust at the time be engaging in have and sav. a railroad "This is system in this counbolical,"as we say. Sacramental, forwhole a third affair mark here. was simplicity itself. We Thus they are "sacramental and sym­here. and say,"This is Cleveland":the act of public worship. This is try Chicago" which : is called the Big Four. they put us under oath before God, inwhy it is an abuse of the sacrament Suppose now that a teacher, seated the presence of our fellow Christiana.of Baptism foi- a minister to go to a at a table, with her pupils gathered while we are all in the solemn act ofhome and baptize anyone privately. around her chair, should undertake public CHRIST'S worship; PEACEFUL symbolical, REIGN. becauseIt is also the reason why it is an abuse to make it plain to them how the systemgot its name.from Great what David's they themselves greater Son are, andthey Hail represent to the Lord's something anointed. differentof the sacrament of the Lord's SupperShe would make afor a pastor with an elder or two tobring Hail before in the the time mind's appointed, eye the waymark here, andtake the bread and the wine and administerthis holy ordinance in theand a fourth here,deemer. He comes Yet, to for break all oppression.that, the breadof His salvation reign on through earth a begun. ciucified Re­say, "This is StLouio'- :sick room. Such practices have theirand Cincinnati.' sav, "This is is To still set bread the captive and the free wine is stillroot in superstition. They put the Then she would draw a line fromwine; To take neither away transgression.has suffered anyemphasis on the * sacrament rather St. Louis, the firstpoint, to Cleveland,change And rule of any iniquity. kind in any way.than on the thing which the sacramentsignifies.third point, Chicago; and finally from To those who suffer wrong.the second; and from Cleveland to the He comes with succor speedy2. Both Baptism and the Lord's Chicago to Cincinnati. What child To help the poor and needySupper are mere outward ordinances. would not be able to see the big 4? And bid the weak be strong.Salvation is not bound up in Baptism. But with such an illustratipn before To give them songs for sighingMany a one who has been baptized has it, is there a normal child, ten years Their darkness turn to light.lived a wicked life and died the death of age, in the United States of Amerithatwould think that the firstspot Were precious in His sight.Those souls condemned to dyingof the wicked. On the other hand,was actually the city of St. Louis, andmany an infant of believing parentshas been taken home to dwell withChrist without ever having been baptized.The same is true of the Lord'sbody and that none of it was in thatcup. In fact, they knew it so wellthat it never occurred to them to ask asingle question about it. If that breadand wine had been changed into fleshand blood before the eyes of the disciplesat that instant, it would havethat the second was the city .'if Cleveland,and so on? That the one thingwas meant to represent the otherSupper. Many a person who is livingthe black life of a hypocrite sit.s held a piece of bread in one hand andwould be self-evident. So when Christat the Lord's table year after year a cup of wine in the other, and said,only to die in his sins; while on the looking at the one, "This is my body,"other hand again there have been and looking at the other, "This is myloyal Christians who have never partakenof the Lord's Supper. That is ly simple that it needed no explana­blood," the illustration was so infinite­to say, the salvation of the soul is a tion.far deeper thing than merely observingor not observing the sacraments. Supper is given in the eleventh chap­5. The fullest account of the Lord'sA person that observes them may be ter of First Corinthians. And Paullost, and a person who is not able to tells us distinctly that he had "received"observe them may be saved. Consideredit "of the Lord." Notice howin and of themselves, they are plain everything is. Jesus does notoutward forms.say, "As often as ye eat this3. But perhaps by this time you are body and drink this blood," butready to ask—Why then should we be "As often as ye eat this bread,so particular about observing the sacramentsand drink this cup," or this wine. Heat all? Well, for one thing, does not say, "Whosoever shall eatthe Bible informs us that the Lord this flesh, and drink this blood, unworthily,shall be guilty of the bodyJesus has instructed us to observethem, and has said, in so many words, and blood of the Lord," but "whosoever"Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoeverI command you." A true Chris­shall eat this bread, and drinkthis cup of the Lord, unworthily, shallare —not being obey spiritual which suited Christianbut person him sacraments saved of to wants the because saved, to deep from the impossibility do, bring Lord without nourishment therefore sacraments and to observing whetheranything Jesus do into desires profound feels them, what his can the and concerning that else. to and life. are but keep Christ receive sacramentsimportancehonor he because, Nothing so support To such cannot and askswellthe a be Lord." clear guilty as The of words the meaning body can and is make just blood it. about of The the asTo such as shall be fearedWhile sun and moon endure.Beloved, obeyed, reveredFor He shall judge the poor.Through changing generationsWith mercy, justice, truth.While stars maintain their stationOr moons renew their youth, mHe shall come dow-n like showersUpon the fruitful earth.And love, joy, hope, like flowersSpring in His path to birth.Before Him on the mountainsShall peace that herald go.And righteousness like fountainsFrom hill to valley flow.Arables desert strangerTo Him shall bow the kneeThe Ethiopian rangerHis glory come to see.With offerinR's of devotionShins from the isles shall meetTo nour the wealth of oceansIn tribute at His feet.Kings .shall fall down before HimAnd golden incense bring.All nations shall adore HimHis praise all nations sing.For He shall have dominionOver rivers, sea and shore.Far as the eagle's pinionOr doves light wings can soar.For Him shall prayer unceasingAnd daily vows ascend.His Kingdom still increasingA Kingdom without end.Tht mountain's dew shall nourishA seed in weakness sown.Where fruit shall spread and flourishAnd shake like Lebanon.Victorious and victoriousHe on His throne shall rest.From age to age more gloriousAll blessings and all blest.The tide of time shall neverHis covenant remove.His name shall stand foreverThat name to us is Love.A restful night on Lake Erieon. one of the Great Ships of the C & B Line makes a pleasantbreak in your journey. A good bed in a clean, cool stateroom,a long, sound sleep and an appetizing breakfast in the morning.Steamers "SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF ERIE"-"CITY OF BUFFALO"Daily May 1st to November 15thLeave Buffalo— 9:00 P. M. f Eastern \ Leave Cleveland—9-00 P. M.Arrive Cleveland '7:00 A. M. \ Standard Time J Arrive Buffalo— 'T-OO A. M•Staamer "CITY OF BUFFALO" arrives 7:30 A. M.Connections for Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, Toledo, Detroit and Four other pointiAsk your ticket agent or tourist agency for tickets via C &. C B & Line. B Steamers New TouristAutomobile Rate—$7.50.in Daily ServiceSend for free sectional puzzle chart otFare $5.50the Great Ship "SEEANDBEE" and32-page Your Rail booklet. Ticket isThe Good Cleveland on our Steamers and BuffaloTransit Co.Cleveland, Ohio

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84T o t a l C o n t r i b u t i o n s f o r t h e Y e a r90 PER CENT OF THE BUDGET REPORTED RAISEDTwo Presbyteries and 52 Congregations are over.A few Congregations were reported over but the figures sent us show a little lack.The Forward Movement Office could tabulate only the amounts reported to it.Congregation*Delbume*Lake Reno*ReginaWinnipegTotal* DenverGreeleyLa JuntaTotalApportionment$ 65230100155Central Canada's Share$1,4601,8401,000Colorado's Share*Bethel $1,000*Bloomington1,500Oakdale . . .1,650*01d Bethel .825*Princeton .500*Selma225TotalIllinois' Share*Chicago I 300Hopkinton 800Morning Sun 2,200Rehoboth, la 300Sharon 3,000*Yernon 75*Washington 125Paid In$ 65.00230.00100.0055.00$ 450.00$ 550.00$.1,485.001,677.10600.00$ 3,762.10$ 4,300.00$ 1,009.001,500.001,246.28825.00500.00319.04$ 5,399.32$ 5,700.00$ 300.62710.00836.65187.521,615.74170.00130.19Total $ 3,950.72Iowa's Share $ 6,800.00Beulah $ 700*Billings 100*Cache Creek 325•Clarinda 2,725Denison 900Eskridge 500*Hebron 725*Kansas City 1,000*Long* Quinter Branch . . . 700 950•Stafford Olathe 1,625 250•SterlingSuperior•Winchester •Topeka2,1506502,850 950TotalKansas' Share•Belle Center $BellefontaineCedarvilleCincinnati•HethertonJonathan's Creek•New Concord•Ray•SouthfieldUnited MiamiUticaTotal•Budget raised in full.350225150325125550575100650950800Ohio's ShareWomen's SynodicalIndividuals$ 657.05105.92330.732,746.50894.50262.94726.341,035.00958.11990.56795.33255.002,178.00356.351,050.852,982.60$16,325.78$17,100.00$ 390.1856.2540.00168.00138.00464.00576.00100.00760.00450.27197.80$3,340.50$ 4,800.00CongregationApportionmentAlmonte $ 740Lisbon 160•Lochiel 250•Syracuse 1,275York 875TotalRochester's Share•Fresno$ 50*Hemet . . . .•Los Angeles•Portland•Santa Ana .2001,8501751,500•Seattle . . .1,425Total•Pacific Coast's Share•1st Philadelphia $1,950•2nd Philadephia 1,650•3rd Philadelphia 5,300•Orlando 400TotalBarnesvilleBarnet ...1st Boston . .2nd BostonBovinaCambridgeColdenham•Cornwallis•Montclair*Philadelphia's Share. . , $ 755254502006006004502005151st Newburgh 1,6002nd New York 4,7003rd New York 1,225*W?lton 1,350•White Total Lake 300West HebronNew York's Share60Allegheny$1,400Bear Run end Mahoning•Beaver Falls•CentralCollege HillConnellsvilleEast EndAllegheny3001,3009503,700700950i^gOO 300Little Beaver•Geneva•Mercer500Miller's Run1,200New Alexandria2,200New Castle2,850North Union100•Parnassus1,100Pine Creek5,400•Pittsburgh .150•Rehoboth, Pa350Slippery Rock50•Syrian Congregation300Union4,500WilkinsburgYoungstownTotal200Pittsburgh Presbyterial W. M. Pittsburgh's S. Share$2,946.25$ 481.00If any mistake has been made anywhere we want to have it corrected.THE SPIRIT HAS BEEN FINE! — NOW FOR ANOTHER YEAR!THE FORWARD MOVEMENTPaid In$ 356.00100.00256.001,540.72165.80$ 2,418.52$ 3,300.00$ 55.00223.691,970.00175.001,525.411,425.00$ 5,374.10$ 5,200.00$ 1,952.141,815.005,745.58650.32$10,163.04$ 9,300.00$ 10.0082.00100.0052.50446.79520.00288.95201.48519.00324.004,121.00750.771,400.01300.0050.00$ 9,166.50$12,850.00$ 1,021.74239.641,367.461,040.09673.12573.01709.741,834.08249.00555.00347.751,783.251,004.0860.141,100.245.005667.59150.00250.1050.00299.404,412.57113.6535.00$23,541.65$30,100.00

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR JUNE 6. PRAYER iMEETING TOPIC FOR JUNE 2.VOL. 84. NO. 2171.4 3 R D Y E A RMAY 19, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner'* was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post oifice atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.GOVERNMENT FOUNDED UPON RE­LIGION.IN a recent address. President Coolidgedeclared: "It was in accord with basictruths of the universe that the signers ofthe Declaration of Independence declaredtheir reliance upon the protection of a DivineProvidence. Founded upon religion,our Government has derived strength andstability from the religious nature of itspeople. If we are to maintain our nationalexistence, we must continue to foster andcherish this spirit, which underlies all enduringachievements. So long as we adhereto the eternal verities of religion weshall not fail to keep that inspirationwhich has carried us through nearlyone hundred and fiftyyears."RELIGIOUS TRAINING IN TRENTON.The efforts to introduce week-day instructionin religion that have been putforth during the past few years continueto bear good fruit and to cope successfullywith the opposition of the irreligious. Thelatest addition to the list of cities thathave sanctioned the dismissal of pupilsfrom public school that they may receivesuch instruction is Trenton, N. J. A petitionrequesting such dismissal was signedby every clergyman and rabbi in Trenton,except the Roman Catholic priests, andthey gave verbal sanction to it. The petitionwas addressed to the Trenton Boardof Education, and was approved.In 1924, a case was tried in the StateCourts that involved the right of localboards of education to grant such permission.The courts sustained the MorristownBoard of Education, the defendantin the case. Since that decision washanded down, the Assistant Commissionerof Public Instruction in New Jerseyhas made a ruling whereby localboards may dismiss children from schoolto attend schools in religion, provided theminimum hours of schooling are not infringedupon. So the matter would seemto be settled so far as the State of NewJersey is concerned.At least 300,000 pupils are enjoying theprivileges of week-day schools of religionin the various States. Among the citiesthat have adopted the plan are KansasCity, Mo., Dayton, Ohio, Rochester, N. Y.,Bridgeport, Conn., and now Trenton, N. J.EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTH POLE.Three parties have been preparing tofly to the North Pole these past months.The firstparty actually to make the attemptwas headed by Lieutenant CommanderRichard E. Byrd, of the UnitedStates Navy. Together with a pilot, FloydBennet, Commander Byrd flewfrom Spitzbergento the pole and back on May 9th.The round trip was made in a Fokkerplane in fifteenhours and thirty minutes.No stops were made. The sky was clear,no mist, no fog interfered with the makingof observations. Peary took 429 daysto make the trip to the pole in 1909. Byrdflew over it in fifteenand a half hours.Captain Amundsen was at Spitzbergenwhen Byrd made his successful flight.Amundsen is to take off from the samespot on a similar attempt. In the dirigibleballoon Norge, Amundsen and his creware to attept to flyover the pole to Alaska.Captain Wilkins is at Point Barrow, Alaska,whence he has already made at leastone excursion into the unknown land aboutthe pole. Any day may bring the newsthat either Amundsen or Wilkins havelikewise succeeded in reaching the pole bythe air route.When these polar excursions take offnearer the States than Spitzbergen orAlaska, the route may become popular as avacation trip. With airships opening up theArctic regions and motor cars fittedwithcaterpillar treads opening up the Saharadesert, the choice in summer and wintertours is being considerably broadened.NO FIRE ENGINES NEEDED.In the skyscraper district lying southof Thirty-fourth Street in New York, nofire engine has been needed for more thanfifteen years. Many years ago, the cityofficials realized what a catastrophe mightarise in case of a big firein that congestedregion. The traffic is so dense that fireapparatus would have a serious time gettingto the fire. And the fate of a firedepends upon what is done in the firstthree minutes. About 100 miles of highpressure water mains were built in thissection. The pumping stations are electricallyequipped. Salt water from theriver is instantly available at any and allof the 2,700 hydrants in the district. Atest proved that 36,000 gallons of watera minute under a pressure of 300 poundsis constantly within reach. On one occasion,fiftystreams of water of full capacitywere turned on at once and wereshot 250 feet into the air.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:arount) tt)ci^rm Cljair€)H)THE WHITE TABLE CLOTH,By Ruth Woodley."Come Washy, come Linkey, comeLissey"; a stranger might havethought that Doan was calling'' to hismules, or his" dogs, but Doan hadneither mules nor dogs to boast of,in fact, all he did have was a ramblingold, weather-beaten house fullof children and now he was callingthe three oldest boys: George WashingtonDoan, Abraham Lincoln Doan,and Uly.sses S. Grant Doan to accompanyhim."Pa, I'm tired; I don't want to goberrying today," was heard the plaintivevoice of little Lissey."Shut yer head and git along therewith your father," came from thehead of the house.Ma had spoken, and no one everargued with Ma. Jerry, an elfish littlegirl of about twelve, with big grayeyes that laughed at one through longcurlylashes, a generou.s mouth thatturned up at the corners, and a wealthof little golden ringlets, watched thescene from her perch on an overturnedbarrel behind Ma's back. Linkeylooked at Jerry eagerly andwaited a moment for the expectedgrimace, but was disappointed andcouldn't use the cup of water that hehad all ready to throw at her. Thegray eyes were not laughing now,they were big and serious, and whenJerry looked like that the boys wouldno more dare trifle with her thanthey would argue with Ma.The Doans had migrated from noone knew where and cared less, aboutthree years ago and had been livingin the old Bartow place ever since.Ma Doan took in washing for the single filebehind him.doctor's family and a few of the other No one would ever have known thatelite. Elite they were, too, for you the Doans were eating supper; it resembledmuch more a grab bag party.may be sure that the social lines wereas finely drawn in this tiny town A large platter of food sat in the middleof the table and into that tucked away in the foothills of thepitchedAdirondacks as they were on Fifthavenue. Doan, himself, was troubledwith lumbago and surely no one wouldexjject a man who had a curse likethat put upon him to do a regularman's work, but during the berryingseason he and the older boys wereable to help Ma by selling berries.On other days when the lumbagodidn't bother him too much and Mathought it was fittingthat he shoulddo so, he went fishing,with Washey,Linkey and Lissey invariably at hiswood box. Jerry saw and with a its voice was so soft and gentle that to hear her, and when she prayed .shecatlike quickness was out of the door it comforted Jerry, and as the breeze hollered so, Jerry didn't think Godbefore Ma had gotten the stick. Runningto the top of the hill behind the .she kissed them shyly and said good- it made her feel like running away,blew the big leaves against her face was deaf or wanted to be hollered at,house she crept up close to the friendlyold Maple and then all of her dissheclimbed down to the ground and body got pamphlets and went home.night to her big friend the tree. Then but it was soon over and then everyappointmentand anger came out in skipped to the house. The moon stuck , ^t dinner Linkey, full of imporitsbig, round face out from between tguce, announced that the man long, low sobs. She hated Ma, shewithwanted a white table cloth more thananything in the world. She wantedit even more than the doll carriageor the shoes with buttons on.Jerry cried until no more tears or•sobs would come and as her own voicebecame quiet another voice came toher. It was the Maple whisperingto her and telling her a beautifulstory of a world full of brownies andelves, a place where flowers grew foreveryone and the tiniest of fairieswith gossamer wings and shiningfaces played and danced all day until say what prompted Ma to leave the tinkling noise like a lot of little bells,night came and they were tired. Then "mad scene" and follow Jerry out and as the brook sang its song to herwhen the sky was busy hanging out doors? Perhaps she too felt the need Jerry forgot her shame and hurt ofits millions of little lanterns the of comfort, or perhaps she was afraid the morning.fairies folded themselves up in the that Jerry would do something wrong. At breakfast on Wednesday mornandbeneath Ma's hard exterior she ing Ma stated briefly that she wasblue clouds and sailed away to the landof dreams. As Jerry listened to the loved Jerry more than anythmg in agoin' to the sociable that night. Anstory of the Maple her heart grew the world. She was her dearest earthquake would not have been asglad again and the smiles came back treasure. She loved her the more be- much of a surprise, for to their knowlcauseto her happy little face. She wasshe couldn't understand her. edge Ma had never been anywhere.sorry about hating Ma, she would go As the sobbing little prayer had ended, "Is Pa goin'?" questioned Lissey.down and help her now. It was Saturdayanother, but this time silent one, was Whereupon Pa loked up inquiringly,and Ma was going to clean added.but a dark glance answered look andhouse. She called it cleaning, but it "Oh, God, if there be one, and I question. Ma did not see fitto givereally never looked very much differe!itafter the process.guess there be, show me a way to her reasons for going and no onelearn how swell folks lives so's she would dare to ask her.Jerry worked hard all day, scrubbingwon't hate me no more. Oh, God, I Ma went as she had planned andthe chairs, taking care of the want her to love me. Amen." the next morning they allwaitedbaby, and helping her mother in everyway she could. Then it was time forsupper and she went out to look for'Pa and the boys. The sun was slippingdown behind the mountain andthe long shadows of early eveningcame stealing up close to the house.Soon far up the road the slouchingfigure of Pa was seen with Washey,Linkey and Lissy trudging along inand dove the Doans. No one exceptLinkey ever stopped eating longenough to talk, but even the joy ofdipping into potatoes and harpooningbig slices of pork couldn't keep himquiet for very long."Hey, Jerry, we see a bar up on thetwo clouds just in time to catch her, the crooked ears said there would beand as Jerry .stopped to look at him g sociable held in the church parlorshe seemed to wmk slyly.the following Wednesday night. A din-The Doans slept and snored, each in ner would be served and everybodya different key, as Jerry crawled into was welcome to come. Ma held herthe space that was allotted^ her, but knife poised in mid-air and looked inshewas happy again, the Maple had terested.sung to her, the moon was her friend. Sabbath afternoons the whole famandGod would make ths white table Hy went fishing, and as Jerry lay bycloth come to their house.the brook it sang to her just as theWhen Jerry climbed down from the leaves on the Maple did. SometimesMaple she had not seen Ma's crouch- its song was sweet and gentle like theing form behind the tree. Who can leaves, and sometimes it made aThen the mother slunk back farther eagerly to hear about the sociable,into the shadows and watched with a but Ma had nothing to say so theyprotecting eye the little form as it were disappointed. Jerry's quickdanced happily to the house.eyes saw that Ma's hair was combedJerry hated Sabbath morning be- ^"d there were side combs in it. Shecause she had to go to Sabbath School; |eemed to be looking at somethingMa believed in it. Children who went l?;^' ^way all the time and didn't slapto Sabbath School got presents at ^'^\^^°^T°^^f\ . ,, ,Christmas time and once in awhile , Atter breakfast Ma told Jerry thatsome one from the church gave them f^"^ ^'^^ to go berrying with Pa andclothes. It was good business to go, Y^^ °'^yf ti^at day. Jerry didn't wantso Jerrv and the boys went. They ^°'fo, but Ma had said it so she went.were getting ready now and more « ^t wag a long, hot day, but it endednoise than usual came forth from the "?ally, and as the shadows were beoldBartow place. Getting ready for p^nmg to creep down from the mountheboys consisted in greasing their }^^^^ the Doans plodded m single filehair and lacing their shoes with twine '^oj^eward;in honor of the day. Linkey, who . ^^/y ""'fi'^ met on the back stoop;was a little bit sporty, added a pair "^ "j:^' '«'"" ordered each and everyof red suspenders to his toilet. For °J?^ to wash his face and hands andJerry it meant her curls all tied up ^. she opened the door and let themin a knot, with an old white string, S" ,'"• ^^^^^ -'^w it first,the table,a white dress given to her by someone ?"'? '^li ^ "l^eer choking feeling camemountain today. A big, grizzly one. who hadn't shortened it, and a hat j" "^"^ throat and tears were runningMe and Washey most had a fightwith with beautiful red roses on it, that had ^^'n. ner cheeks, for there was ahim, but I didn't wanta hurt him. Pa belonged to Mrs. Smith the summer beautiful white table cloth and in.thewas scared."comical. before her husband died. Ma thought 5®".ter of the table a bowl full of dan-"You are a great big liar," solemn- •she•hung looked open lovely. so stupidly, Linkey lookingm unnatural 4. 1 J with 4-1. • his i closed, •, ^ and As Ma she had went spoken and and sat in nobody her accus- everand "® a the "®; food is agoin' to be passed."ly announced Lissey, "there wasn't noheels. The rest of the time he spent bar a'tall."Lissey's They trudged fat stomach, the dusty short mile legs, from and argued tomed place "wi'th^ Ma' her heart was racingsitting around the house and wishing Whereupon hunks of bread, cups their eyes that house popped .0 the suddenly church with out at Linkey one, madly, Mount but Vernon' gradually N" Y it stoppedthat the "day of rest" would come. of water and spoons were thrown bragging making him all the look way like about a queer what little he pounding and she ' was glad for justAmid such a family as this blossomed, across thp table; the baby next to the could gnome. do If This he felt Jerry like that it, and the then girls fol- as r„TrT."7 plain as though '^ she had been outto the wonder of everyone, the flowerlikeJerry. Without in the least pains got so bad he had to groan and K'ki.^lt ^.hwl c-Tn If^f ^''T *° the .^^^ Maple °*^T and rl"i° God made f"*^ mothers *^^ b^°°k before sing He to made her and shebaby set up a howl; Pa's lumbago giggled t^Il'^tii at n'^"' was ^T^^} not the fif""'^?!? Jerry ^^7 that doors ^'^^ Jerry PLACE heard OF the A leaves MOTHER. whisperknowing that she had hit upon a fundamentaltruth Ma explained to her house to find comfort.troupe nuies"and"if'' filed m, the Jerry girls m who their saw white the kingdom prayers dejends'^niore upori the influ^once again Jerry darted from the ? thiewkis.ses ~ fiif^^ at fl, the moon, • 1*^? but Tf'^'^ a white ^'^^l^ ministers; ^"^'"^ *«t the God nroo'ress had answered of Christ's hersatisfaction that Jerry got some of "I hate 'em, I hate 'em all," cried Sie^senWp. starched dresses w/'^'^T?'^'*- and straw Jj^^^^^^y hats, cov- e»,'"n?h + ^f^""- ' ^'f" ^7,«i"ybody their hands, sang, ers fore than he sat upon down any and other the human boys sat agen-inher airity ways off the blood of her Jerry fiercely as she ran to the top .r,^ancestors.of the hill. "I'll go so far away they liH poked ^T^ each ^ ^^" other man and with giggled—how crooked ears cy. awed My silence mother-^s discipline was lov-"Ma," began Jerry as soon as the never will find me, then they'll be could Linkev they InitpT^l"^ help it, ^7'lf the Doans *^" looked ^°*^';"'- so ^"^ ;'After ^""^ thorough. this anybody She that never comes bribed toothers had left, "yesterday when I sorry. Ma will be sorry she was so 1^ there wnn?H Washey ^^P^^^tf^tly-^'o^dering with his month nie this to table good is conluct goin' to with have sugar clean plums; handswent to Dr. Holt's house for you, the mean about the white table cloth." After that in .f t';i^*«"^v,^\l^ V'l'^^; l^^ P''^'^^'^ ^^^ry commendable deedkitchen door was open a teeny little Jerry's far away iourney ended in the teachers beian t ^^^bath School heartily, for she held that an ounceways and I see a white table cloth in top branches of the Maple, and teacher coul/??it t?l }^^^- . "1^"^^ °^ ''°"«^* P^^'^e 5s often worth moret'other room. It looked lovely. Ma." stretching out her arms to the sky she It made «hiivt ^^^ loudest of any. than many pounds of punishment-The gray eyes were sparkling now; cried out in a fierce,but quiet little It made shivers come all over Jerry Theodore Cuyler.at eyes could came reached I'd self maybe? didn't Slov/ly "and Ma, her help and blazed, couldn't there into use hear daughter. Ma's you she for Ju-st it her well and wash big a only one?" stick face. flowers form looking that stooping have it, A on slow, of honest Apparently morning. was Sabbaths, Suddenly, a incredulouslywood table quickly turning angry the I would."cloth, "We table. Ma. sheit­the time things make like old voice, out and cloth please, a stay chews The liar, Maple doors, once 'Miss' clean it come "Oh, and tobacco prayer seemed then please again comb whispered don't and Holt."oh, God, they our please, make ended her to make house, sing won't leaves hair to the him Linkey oh God, a her. make and please, dare lullaby baby's white of spit little when talk and tho be throw table clear come such and God, face nice this sob wise Pa

May 19, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lWHOSE WOOL IS IT?All through the Bible Christians arespoken of as God's sheep. One of thechief reasons for keeping sheep is fortheir wool. Doubtless God has some otherreasons for keeping us, but surely woolmust be one reason. So the pertinenceof the question, "Whose wool is it ?" Evidentlyit does not belong to the sheep,since the sheep does not own itself. It isallowed to wear the wool when it is needed,so that it gets that much benefit fromthe wool. But the wool itself belongs tothe shepherd. But God is very generouswith His sheep and allows them to keepnine-tenths of the wool, if they need somuch. But the sheep should not forgetthat the whole ten-tenths belongs to Godand that he insists on the one-tenth tokeep good his claim on the whole.JESUS CHRIST NEEDS YOU.In the plan of God to redeem the worldevery one has a place where God wouldhave him serve. It is the testimony ofJesus Christ that this world is to be wonthrough the witnessing of his disciplesand the only question with the discipleshould be in regard to where his Lordwould have him work.Sometimes men think to findtheir placeof service by seeking the place of thegreatest human need. But this does notseem to be the Scriptural way of settlingone's life work. We read that "Man'schief end is to glorify God." Human serviceis always secondary to that. Onefinds his place by looking to God and notto men.This brings us again to God's plan tobring in the Kingdom of God. Clearly,since that is God's great plan, all our serviceto Him must find its realization inwork for the Kingdom and the King. Ourplace must be where it will best serve Hisends. He needs some in the factory, someon the farm, some in the home, some inthe pulpit. In all these places witnessesare needed for Him. To which of theseis He calling me? This is not to be decidedby considering pathetic cases of humanneed. It is to be decided by consideringwhere I may most glorify Jesus Christ,by deciding where He needs most whatI have to give.He said that He came to earth to be aKing. He sent His disciples out to preachthe Kingdom of God. The individualisticidea that is current in these days thatthe chief end is to save men is not in theteachings of our Lord. To accept thatend is to put the needs of men before theservice of God. Modern eva,ngelism islargely off the track of the divine plan.It has followed the road that hymnologytook years ago.THE CHURCH PAPER.With the suspension of The Continenta few weeks ago, the question of theChurch paper is again brought to thefront. So many people still think that theChurch paper ought to be self-supportingand cannot understand why the Churchmust in one way or another give it financialbacking.The Continent was one of the bestknown Presbyterian weeklies. The questionof its continuance was one which justnaturally did not come up—yet now it "isnot"—having been consolidated with ThePresbyterian Advance of Nashville, Tenn.The situation, expressed in the wordsof Mr. Oliver Williamson, publisher of TheContinent, is this:"The Continent—in common with mostdenominational papers—has not been conductedfor profit but for service. (Thegreat majority of denominational papersare being conducted at a financialloss.)The 'L'ontinent was established and conductedas a business enterprise, eventhough it was known from the beginningthat on such a basis it could not be selfsupporting.The Church owes a greatdebt of gratitude to the McCormiclc familywhich for so many years contributedlarge sums to enable The Continent toserve the Church and at the same timemaintain the dignity of paying its ownway."Upon the death of Mrs. Nettie FowlerMcCormick and the settlement of her estate,the financialbacking ceased. Shewas for many years the sole owner of TheContinent. Thus the necessity arose ofeither suspending publication of The Continent,or the merging of it with someother Presbyterian periodical.Within a year three well-known andfavorite religious weeklies have been discontinued: The Herald and Presbyter, TheChristian Work, and The Continent, andmany others during the preceding decade.What is the trouble?The mechanical cost of publication surpassesthe subscription price. To thisdeficit add the general expenses of thebusiness. True, receipts from advertisinghelp some, but never more than meetthis deficit, and more often than not fallfar short.Why cannot more advertising be secured?The attitude of the majority ofadvertisers toward the religious press isanything but favorable, and the circulationof religious publications is too smallfor the general advertiser to bother with.The question of the Church paper is aserious one and must be met.FROM PLATO TO PLUTO.By W. J. McKnight, D.D."Every one," says Plato, "must, as Ithink, feel that astronomy compels thesoul to look upwards and leads us from thisworld to another." A little farther on, inthe same connection, he raises the questionwhether the true astronomer, "whenhe looks at the movements of the stars,"will not have to think "that heaven andthe things in heaven are framed by theCreator in the most perfect manner?" Anotherwriter, of another race, and yet notso far removed from Plato either in pointof time or country, seems to sing to thesame effect, when he says: "The heavensdeclare the glory of God; and the firmamentsheweth his handiwork. Day untoday uttereth speech, and night unto nightshoweth knowledge. There is no speechnor language where their voice is notheard. Their line is gone out through allthe earth, and their words to the end ofthe world." Also, another poet, of a differentclime and day, has written:"There's heaven above, and night by nightI look right through its gorgeous roof;No suns and moons though e'er so brightAvail to stop me; splendor-proofI keep the broods of stars aloof:Por I intend to get to God,Por 'tis to God I speed so fast,Por in God's breast, my own abode.Those shoals of dazzling glory, passed,I lay my spirit down at last."Somehow, despite all the mist and obscuritythe learned occupants of universityand college chairs have been able todisseminate, there seems to lurk, somewherein the human breast, a sort oflingering tendency toward the conclusion,that the one hundred million stars, scatteredin streams and groups, far and wide,through the limitless ethereal expanse, ina disk-like plane of about twenty thousand"light-years" in diameter—that somehowthis hundred milHon stars, all ofwhich keep "flying through space incomparablymore swiftly than cannon-shot,"and which never vere from their orbits,nor cease to floodthe universe with sparklinglight, and fillthe intellect with wondermentand awe, and beckon the eye to"shoals of dazzling glory"—that somehowthis hundred million stars, speedingthrough these one hundred seventeenquadrillion miles of space, for numberlessmillions of years, without an accident,must have some power, some mentality,some skill and ingenuity, behind them,equal to the display. After all the disquietingthings, such as the philosophers havebeen able to say on the subject, have beensaid, the human mind, so long as it remainspoised on the pivot of sanity, findsno resting-place outside of the convictionthat everything that begins to be musthave a cause. Everything, I say, thatbegins to be. And every cause must be

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84adequate to the effect. For my part atleast that is the only place where "I canlay my spirit down at last." For a pastimeperhaps it may be well enough toplay a little while now and then at thegame of metaphysical tiddle-de-winks, butthe mind of man, if it ever gets beyondthe trifling stage, has to find a Thinkerequal to the thought. And, consciouslyor unconsciously, all serious minds do it.Take, for example, those insurpassablelines of Emerson's:"Earth proudly wears the Parthenon,As the best gem upon her zone.And Morning opes with haste her lidsTo gaze upon the Pyramids;O'er England's abbeys bends the sky.As on its friends, with kindred eye;For out of Thought's interior sphereThese wonders rose to upper air.""These wonders!" But what are abbeys,and pyramids, and Parthenons, in thepresence of Yosemities, and Grand Canyons,and Himalayas; or even these latteras compared with those silent systems "inyon rich sky" made resplendent "in thegleam of a milhon million of suns"? Ifthose wonders, made with hands, couldnot rise "to upper air" except "out ofThought's interior sphere," out of whatmust these have arisen beside which thoseare but "as the small dust of the balance"?How easy it is to get back inthought to God! How hard it is to keepaway from Him! It is scarcely possibleto look up into the spangled heavens withoutfeeling the intangible pressure of anOmnipotent Creator's hand, and beingdriven to exclaim, with that scientific observerof forty centuries ago, "He stretchethout the north over empty space, andhangeth the earth upon nothing." "He"does it—a Person, possessed of mind, andpower, and infinite skill. The man who,like Job or Browning, intends to get toGod, has no trouble at all. All he needsto do is to walk abroad on a starry night,look right through the gorgeous roofabove him, and believe—as "seeing Himwho is invisible." The splendid stellarParthenon, with its numberless colossalpillars based on empty space, stands revealedbefore his eye; it must have had itsPhidias.The architectural wonders of the universe,however, are if anything greaterstill when we enter and begin to investigatethe realm of the infinitesimal. Anatom, if the derivation of the word countsfor anything today, is an indivisible entity.Yet the scientists tell us that itwould take five hundred trillion electronsto pack an atom full. And the scientificpapers in their current issues are tellingus how we may "listen to the atom." Ina recent number of The Electrical Worldwe are told that "in the Wilson expansionchamber one is able to see the paths andcojiisions of electrons," and to trace out"the continuous motion of an electron inan electric field," and that "by the use ofthe radio amplifier one is enabled to hearthe patter of the shower of electrons onthe positive plate of the amplifier," andthat at a convention of the AmericanChemical Society in Los Angeles the "disintegration"of certain atoms was "broadcastedso as to be heard throughout theauditorium," and that the sound so heard"could be kept up for five hundred millionyears before the uranium would lose itsradioactivity."Suppose, then, we take but one element,nitrogen. Those who seem to know informus that there are about four quadrilliontons of this kind of matter in theatmosphere. Leaving it to the reader tocompute how many atoms there are in aton, let us remember that there is roomfor half a quadrillion electrons in an atom.In the presence of such facts figuresceaseto be elucidating. They come to be nothingbut words. To comprehend them themind would have to be infinite. Twothings, however, are known. Atoms,though their number is past finding out,exist in those proportions, and no other,which will contribute to and produce intelligentends—ends, that is, that can beunderstood and appreciated by intelligentminds. For example, speaking roundly,there are about three tons of nitrogen inthe atmosphere to one ton of oxygen; supposethe ratio should be reversed, whatwould happen? Evidently the elementsare distributed and combined in equasionsthat are the result of careful calculationard rational foresight. Then, as for thet-lectrons within the atom, we know thatthey behave according to the requirementsof the l;orae in which they reside. Theelectrons within an atom of hydrogen conductthemselves differently from the electronswithin an atom of oxygen. The planof each is distinct, and each keeps to itsown plan. As a mere matter of fact, thisuniverse, consisting of at least a hundredmillion starry worlds, is composed of aninconceivably vast number of almost inconceivablyminute particles, every oneof which is indispensable to the end producedand is suited with infinite nicety tothe function it performs. And so"We find great things are made of little things.And little things go lessening,till at lastJ. P. Struthers. 1851-1915.Comes God behind them."But little things are still "things."Every one of the five hundred trillionelectrons which it takes to pack an atomfull is still but so much matter, and nothingelse. Matter, however, whether in"atoms or systems," belongs only to therealm of physics. It cannot think; it canonly be thought about. Above matter ismind. Physics is one thing; metaphysicsis another. We may take as much as thisfor granted; for when the present dayMaterialist, who holds that man, includinghimself, has no soul, and consequently nological powers, uses the logic which hesays he does not have in order to provethat he does not have it, and is angry withhis opponent when his opponent calls himillogical, the rest of us, who have soulsand minds, and admit it, may move forwardundismayed. Consciousness tellseach one of us for himself that "there isa mystery in the soul""Which hath an operation more divine.Than breath or pen can give expression to.""What a piece of work is man! Hownoble in reason! how infinite in faculties!in form and moving, how express and admirable!in action, how like an angel! inapprehension, how like a god! the beautyof the world! the paragon of animals!"Whatever may be said about it, this wayor that way, mind is here—mind, indivisible,intangible, dimentionless, equallyat home on the outer rims of space viewingthe immensity of Orion or in a pettyauditorium listening to the music of anelectron. But man did not always exist;mind was not always here; whence thendid it come? Out of a primordial dustcloud?Then must Emerson say—"For out of Dust's interior sphereThis wonder rose to upper air."That may be good enough for an evolutionist,who, by his philosophy, has nosoul, no mind, no God; but the genuinescientist, who faces scientific facts in ascientific manner, will prefer in the longrun to live on something better than"adders' heads and toads carbonadoed."Man will come back to rationality; mindcannot get along without God;"the approaching tideWill shortly fillthe reasonable shores,That now lie foul and muddy."For everything, whether in the realm ofmatter or of mind, bears witness to theexistence, the presence, the supremacy,the power, the goodness and the glory ofGod—everything in heaven and on earth:yes, and "in the hollow deep of hell," foreven amid the wreck of Plutonian dominionsJustice stands unchallenged and unchallengeableto hymn the Great Creator'spraise."The longer I live, the more I lovethe Psalms."—(Life and Letters.)"We must sing the New Testament," anelder declared to him before a servicehe was leading in a strange church."Very well, we'll do that," he said. "Letus begin with the twenty-third Psalm andthen go on to the seventy-second.""Shall we not take a hymn tonight?""Certainly, if we cannot get a Psalm tosuit."—(Men of the Knotted Heart.)

May 19, 1926A FAMILY PAPERW l i t n e s sC o l u m nINSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN THE WOR­SHIP OF GOD.The special subject for the Witnesswork during the months of May, June andJuly is the organ question. The use ofthe instrument in worship is so popularand so common that if we are to maintainour position in opposition to it, we will beunder the necessity of making the argumentagainst it plain and convincing. Ifall our congregations had first class singing,that would tend to make people thinkthat an instrument is unnecessary andeven in the way, but unfortunately thisis not the case, and conscience will needto be kept awake and faith quickened toenable us to be steadfast in our testimony.We may well resort to the argumentin this matter for it could scarcely bestronger. When we reflect that no friendof the organ in worship has ever suggestedthat the instrument was used inthe Christian Church until at least fivehundred years after Christ, when it isvery doubtful that it was used 700 yearsafter Christ, when it was esteemed a matterto be mentioned in history that Charlemangewas presented with an organ andhad it set up in his chapel in Aix-la-Chapellein the year 800, when Thomas Aquinas,styled Doctor Angelicus, whose worksare still text books in Roman Catholic Seminaries,declared early in the 13th centurythat "we do not use instruments in worshiplest we should seem to Judaize,"when the organ came in after his day andwas put out by the Calvinistic Reformers',it would seem that we have plenty of reasonto oppose its introduction now.It is true that such music was once authorizedin the temple service, but afterthe fall of Jerusalem and the destructionof the temple by the Romans, the Jewsdid not have the instrument until afterthe Christians. The Greek OrthodoxChurch has never introduced the instrument,and in the Pope's chapel, the Churchof St. John Lateran in Rome, where thecustoms of the early church are preserved,no organ is found. Even in later timesprominent men have been opposed to theinstrument in worship. John Wesley opposedthe instrument and the Free Methodistsare following the great leader of theMethodist body. Alexander Campbell, thefounder of the Disciple or CampbelliteChurch, opposed the organ all his life andsaid things against it that we scarcelydare quote. C. H. Spurgeon, one of thegreatest evangelical preachers in moderntimes, would have no organ in his church.Jonathan Edwards, the greatest theolo-gian America has produced, led his greatrevival without an instrument. Thosewho oppose the instrument in worship arein great company."THE DEVIL'S BESTALLY."The liquor traffic has been the devil'sbest ally since the beginning. He has sentmore souls to perdition with that weaponthan all the rest combined. And now,when he sees that he is losing his graspof it, he is described in the Bible: "Thedevil has come down to you, having greatwrath, because he knoweth he hath but ashort time."And now he is willing to give us beerand wine. He knows that "wine is amocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoeveris deceived thereby is not wise.'"Look not on the wine when it is red,when it giveth its color in the cup, when itmoveth itself aright; at the last it bitethlike a serpent and stingeth like an adder."He will give us beer, but not the saloon;he will let the brewers arrange that, asthey always do.Horace Greeley once said about the differentnames of drink: "By whatever nameit is called, it is the same old devil." Readwhat Rev. John Callahan, chaplain of theTombs, says:"Thank God, the day of miracles hasnot passed; they are still being performed.To those that doubt, I say, come aroundto the Bowery with me some day and seefor yourselves. Think of how many menare alive today who would be dead if ithad not been for the eighteenth amendment.When I think of the men who usedto be in the bread line, I know that thepassing of the corner saloon has been thesalvation of thousands of men and theresurrection of their homes. Old king alcoholhas slain his thousands, but the oldking is not dead yet. He has abdicatedhis throne, and he wants to get it backagain. America, thank God, never retreats.Once she has taken a step in theright direction, she will never retrace it."What kind of minds must people havethat would want to restore such conditions?They say we can't enforce thelaw. How about stealing ? There are greatnumbers who want to steal. Why notrescind those laws and not make those peoplelawbreakers ?About nine out of ten of those bootleggersare aliens. Send them to jail fora year for the first offense and deportthem for the second, and we will soon beclear of them."Because sentence against an evil workis not executed speedily, therefore theheart of the children of men is fully setin them to do evil."—J. Park, in the Post-Standard of Syracuse,

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY EEV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for Sabbath, June 6, 1926.JACOB AND ESAU.Genesis 33:1-11.After some twenty years in Padanaram,Jacob is on his way home. Godhas called him back to the promisedland. But his heart is fearful. Betweenhim and home stands Esau, ofwhom he is still afraid, because hehad stolen Esau's blessing years before."Thus conscience makes cowardsof us all." To prepare for thislesson one should read all of Chapter32. We read that at Mahanaim theangel hosts appeared to Jacob. Itmay be that this was God's encouragementto Jacob to fear neither Labannor Esau, but rest securely and safelyill the divine protection and promise.In the light of the vision how weakand needless was Jacob's preparationto meet Esau, compared with thatwhich God had made. Not by schemingand patronizing on his part, butby an angel band would God deliverfrom the oncoming wrath of Esau.But even after the vision of God'shosts, which ought to have been asource *of comfort and assurance toJacob that God was able to deliverhim out of all his difficulty, we find(32:3-23) that Jacob set to work toplan and scheme how he might bestovercome the anger and enmity ofthen am I strong." He is now going ""* feel very happy about it, do you? f^r^^"* Jf

May 19, 1926A FAMILY PAPERNot the wrong kind of pride. But hewill be glad to tell folks of the nighthe spent wrestling with God and ofGod's blessing and protection.See this band of men coming quickly,Bobby? The foremost one is Esau.Jacob sees them in the distance raisinga cloud of dust. He does not fear,but Esau may wish to fight,and thewomen and children must be safe.Jacob places Bilhah and her twosons and Zilpah and her two sonsflrst. Then come Leah and her sixboys and daughter Dinah. Rachel andJoseph come last. Jacob loves thembest so he places them in the safestposition.Here in front of the whole band isJacob. As Esau comes toward him,Jacob bows to the earth seven timesuntil he draws near to his brotherEsau. Still he does not know whatEsau will do.Esau runs to meet Jacob and throwshis arms around him and kisses himand both he and Jacob weep. It'stwenty years since they have seeneach other, and at that time Esau wastrying to kill Jacob. Is there anyanger in Esau's heart now do youthink, Mildred? "He would not beacting this way if there was."Now the women and children comeforward, and Jacob tells Esau allabout his family. Don't you thinkEsau is glad to see all his nephewsand his niece ? He wants to take themhome with him, but Jacob says theymust travel slowly and will meet himlater on. So Esau says good-bye andrides off to Seir.Jacob travels over here to Succothand builds a house and booths forhis cattle. We will use these littleboxes. How happy the two brothersare now when they have forgottenall between them.Ifoung People's DnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, June 6, 1926.HOW MAY WE CREATE ANDSPREAD HAPPINESS?Matt. 5:1-12; Acts 8:4-8. try to even up old scores and alwaysPsalms: 1:1-3, No. 2; 119:1-3, No. insist selfishly on their rights, but—317; 32:1, 2, No. 78; 41:1, 2, No. 112; "the merciful: for they shall obtain37:19-23, No. 100; 112:1-5, No. 307; mercy," without which no sinner can40:1-4, No. 109; 24:2, 3, No. 59; 146: be happy; and they shall show mercy1-3, No. 395; 128:1-4, No. 358; 144: to make others happy.10-13, No. ,388; 72:10-12, No. 193a; "Blessed are"—not the doublehearted,proud-hearted, stout-hearted,51:6, 7, No. 145.References: Psa. 34:8; 65:4; 84:4, evil-hearted, faint-hearted, but—"the5; 89:15; 94:12; Prov. 3:13, 18; 8:32; pure in heart: for they shall see God,"14:21; 16:20; 22:9; 28:24; 29:18; John —and that is happiness—for the purehearted.13:17; Acts 20:35; Rom. 14:22; IPeter 3:14; 4:14; Jas. 1:12, 25; 5:11. "Blessed are"—not those who areHappiness! It's what all the world's against everything but sin, but—"thea-seeking, and seems not to be able to peacemakers: for they shall be calledfind. It is quite a little different from the children of God"—the only happywhat worldly folks think it is. It is children, the only children who canup to Christians to show them real make others happy.happiness."Blessed are"—not those who yieldChrist is the source of happiness. to sin, never stand up for what's• Only those who know and trust Himare truly happy. There is "great joyin that city" that hears and yields totha gospel of Jesus Christ. OnlyChrist can create happiness. Onlythose who believe in Him now canspread happiness.We can spread happiness if we havecaught it. It is somewhat contagious.Junior Topic they did not know Jesus. His crucifixionwas a surprise. After Hisresurrection they grew to know HimSome hardened sinners seem to be BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS. better. But today, you and I may liveimmune from it, but they would notbe if they would not keep themselvesat such a distance from Christ, andTopic for June 6, 1926.GETTING TO KNOW JESUS.John 1:35-42.with Jesus, be taught of Him andlearn to know Him even more truly,with the help of the Spirit, than didfrom us. His representatives. However,Psalms: 2:6-12; 22:22-34; 72:6-11; Peter and John when He walked theif we are well inoculated our­selves and keep after them, they may145:1-7; 130:1-8.References: John 3:1-3; John 4:7;earth with them.Today some would deny His divinity,catch it, too.while honoriijg Him as a greatLuke 1:1-4; John 3:14-16; John 20:By yielding to the Lord and by beingfilled with His Spirit we may19-21; Luke 8:37.both have happiness and spread hap­man. Pray that God through Hispiness. An important fruit of theSpirit is "joy." And the Holy Spiritnever fails to produce. Wherever,and in whomsoever, the Spirit of theLord is, there is joy."Blessed are the poor in spirit,"—not those, necessarily, who are al­and many poor ones. There was alsoa most magnificent temple, with hundredsof priests, and an ordained worshipof God. Yet all the priests werenot the good men they should haveways making a poor mouth, nor yet been. Many of them forgot the true,those who are continually puffing "hot unseen God, who had led Israel out ofair" and bragging about their accomplishments;but those who have trusted in long prayers and the keep­Egypt into the promised land, anda low enough estimate of themselves ing of the law to save them. Theyto fall at the feet of the meek and could go to the temple and offer sacrificesto God, and then come home andlowly Jesus and to follow Him."Their's is the Kingdom of Heaven," turn a poor widow out of her home,and there is more happiness therethan in the kingdom of the devil."Blessed are they that mourn."Those who deplore the miserable stateof sin we are all in by nature andgo to the Lord with tears of repentance,—"theyshall be comforted" andhappy, and able to comfort otherswith the comfort wherewith theythemselves are comforted of God, or,to spread happiness."Blessed are the meek" who cansubmit to suffering, injuries, unfairtreatment for the Lord's sake. Theworld does not own such people, but"they shall inherit the earth" andmake it a happy and worth-whileplace to prepare Tor a happier placein heaven."Blessed are they which do hungerand thirst"—not after booze andworld pleasures, but "after righteousness:for they shall be filled,"andmuch better qualified to give realsatisfaction to others."Blessed are"—not the ones whoright, who can't stand ridicule andreproach, but—"they which are persecutedfor righteousness' sake: fortheir's is the Kingdom of Heaven."Dear Boys and Girls:Once upon a time, long ago, therewas 'a city set high upon a hill. Withinthe city lived many rich people,or rob a poor man of the little he hadby asking unjust interest on a loan.These men had magnificent houses,many servants and wonderful clothes,but it did not bother them any thatchildren went hungry to bed, or thatwidows asked God for help.Then one day, from the wildernesscame a man clad in a simple garmentwoven of camel's hair. Fcr food heate locusts and wild honey. He came No. 29; 73:9-11, No. 197; 118:6,10:12,to the Jordan river and at one of the No. 314; 5:9,10, No. 7; 37:3-6, No. 98;fords began to preach to people as 89:14-17, No. 240.they passed, saying, "Repent, for the A poor widow was weeping in thekingdom of God is at hand."room where lay the body of her husband.Their only child came in, andHe was a wonderful preacher.Travellers began to tell stories about said, "Why do you weep so, mother?"him, and then men made special trips The mother told him of their loss, enddown to this ford of the Jordan to especially referred to their poverty.hear John. Crowds of people began to Looking into her face, the little fellowsaid, "Is God dead, mother?"come from Jerusalem, and men beganSpencer tells of the importance ofto ask, "Who is this?"John baptized those who truly repented,and though he fiercelydenouncedtheir sins, men thronged tohear him, because he spoke as hadtheir prophets of old. Then one daya man came to John and asked baptism,and though he had never metHim, John recognized the promisedMessiah, whose forerunner, or herald,he was. But when John spoke of hislived daily with Jesus, heard Himspeak, and were taught by Him. ButSpiiit would help you to know thereal Jesus, the Son of God, and Saviourof the world.Prayer Meeting TopicTopic for June 2, 1926.FAITH IN GOD.Mark 11:22, 23.Read Luke 7:1-10.(Pray for the meeting of Synod.)Our Need of It: Habukkuk 2:4;Acts 10:43; 2 Cor. 1:24; Rom. 1:17;2 Cor. 5:7; Col. 2:6, 7; 1 Tim. 6:11,12; Rom. 5:1; Acts 26:18; Acts 15:9;Acts 16:31; John 20:31; Heb. 4:2.The Cause of Our Lack: James 1:6, 7; James 2:17-20; 2:26; 1 Tim. 6:20,21; 1 Tim. 6:10.How to Increase It: Matt. 17:19-21; Heb. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 2:5; 12:8, 9;2 Peter 1:1; Jude 20; Jude 3; James2:22.Psalms: 16:1-4, No. 29; 16:7-10,faith in this fashion: The root of atree is a ragged and a. jagged thing—no shape, no proportion, no comelinessin it, and therefore keeps itselfin the earth, as unwilling to beseen; yet all the beauty that is inthe tree—the straightness of the bulkand body, the spreading fairness ofthe branches, the glory of the leavesand flowers, the commodity of thefruits—proceed from the root: by thatthe whole subsisteth. So faith seemsto be but a sorry grace, a virtue ofno regard; devotion is acceptable, forit honors God; charity is noble, forit does good to men; holiness is theunworthiness to baptize the Son ofGod, Christ urged him to proceed,that all law might be fulfllled; andwhen John did so, he saw the HolySpirit descend and rest upon Christ'shead, and heard the Father's voicesaying, "This is my beloved son."So John was sure that this was in­image of heaven, therefore beauteous;thankfulness is the tune of angels,deed the promised Messiah, and be­thereforgan to point Him out to others, who faith good for? Yes: it is good formelodious. But what isin turn sought to know Him, that each every good purpose—the foundationmight for himself know whether this and root of all graces. All the prayerswas indeed the Christ.made by devotion, all the good worksAndrew and John found Him so done by charity, all the actual expressionsof holiness, all the praiseswonderful that each brought hisbrother to enjoy the fellowship of the sounded forth by thankfulness, comeMaster. Philip brought his friend from the root of faith, that is the lifeNathanael. Thus the little company of them all. Faith doth animategrew, and for three years these men works, as the body lives by the soul.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes**''Rev. John K. Gault's address isnow Rossiter, Pa., R. D.by Rev. D. B. Elsey, Rev. A. M. closing exercises of the Seminary for Lindsay, Sr., also had a part on theThompson and Dr. J. H. Pritchard. the firsttime since his graduation in program. It was well planned out.Dr Carisle is improving.1890. He spoke briefly to the students interesting and helpful and no lagandthe Board. We did not know ging moments. The young people***Licentiate A. J. McFarland occupiedthe pulpit of the College Hillthen that it was his last appearance certainly deserved great credit. Dr.as well as his first. . Slater was assisting Dr. McCarroll, ofcongregation the second Sabbath of***0n May 17th Rev. AlexanderSecond New York, in a Mother's DayMay in the absence of the pastor, who **While we are hoping for "Laodiwasassisting in communion the Rev. cean weather" (neither "hot" orKilpatrick completed 50 years as paslu]'of Union congregation.P. J. McDonald of Chicago. "cold") during Synod, it will be well ***The evening service in the Colservicethat evening.***Rev. A. A. Wylie, of Syracuse, *^^*Licentiate Paul McCracken has foi' Synod delegates to bring light lege Hill congregation the firstSabacceptedthe call to the pastorate of weight overcoats, as the evenings are bath of May, Mother's Day, was de-was assistant at Montclair communionon Scibbath, May IGth.the Slippery Rock congregation. A generally cool. Baseball "fans *ould voted to the dedication of a window in**'*Dr. W. J. Coleman and family special meeting of the Pittsburgh bring their "mitts," as the Avalton the new church building to the memhavemoved from 2o25 Osgood street, Presbytery will be held at Rose Point Chamber of Commerce is likely to ory of the late Mrs. J. S. Martin. InN. S. Pittsburgh, to R. D. 2, Glenshaw,Pa.on Saturday P. M. Enjoy your ti-ip resentatives of the Business Girls'July 5th to ordain and install him. challenge Synod to play a ball game appropriate and touching talks rep-***An Eastern philanthropist outsideour Church, whose name has been Consider rates to th? Sescui-Centonto Synod. Stop off at Niagara Falls. Bible Class in the community and of***At the spring meeting of PittsburghPresbytery, Rev. R. H. Martin withheld, has made a gift to Geneva nial celebration in Philadelphia.declined the call to Pittsburgh congregation.secured by Rev. Robert Clarke and ***Dr. R. H. Martin hasendowment fund of $65,000. This wasdeclined***Rev. Thomas McFall has beenwas given on condition that the col- the call to the pastorate of the Eighthlege shall always maintain her Chris- Street Church, Pittsburgh. In announcinghis decision he stated that itvisiting his daughter at Tompkins,Sask., Canada, where he baptized histian standards.little granddaughter.***Mrs. W. J. Cubit died at herwas with deep regret that he felted the donors and gave expressionhome in Morning Sun, April 26, afterconstrained to make this decision, butin a fitting manner to the very high***The address of Mr. Robert A. M.that the character and what he deemsSteele is changed from 310 Westan illness of several months. She was • , , u, esteem in which Mrs. Martin wasStreet, Wilkinsburg, Pa., to 129 Easta stepmother of Mr. Albert Cubit, of ^^^ importance of the work m behalf held and to the great work she hadFort Morgan, Colo., and Mrs. Dave of the Sabbath in which he is nowdone for the church. The service wasEnd Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.Elliott, of Superior, Neb., and Mrs.engaged are such that at this particularjuncture in the work he felt itclosed with an appropriate sermon by*~"'At the rneeting of Pittsburgh D. H. Elliott, of Topeka, Kans., andthe pastor of the congregation.Presbytery on May lltli. Rev. Freder- Mrs. E. A. Baird, of Morning Sun, his duty for the present at least toick F. Reade resigned the pastoral Iowa.remain with it.***Some seven or eight years ago.charge of Youngstown congregation. ,._^ ^ tt , ^ ,.Dr. Ida Scott found a little crippled***Commencement this year at•"•'*Mr. James Henderson, Rulingbabe in the vicinity of the CollegeGeneva is Wednesday, June 2nd. The***The Domestic Mis.sion Confer- Elder in the Morning Sun congregaencewill meet in the Walton Reformed tion, died after four days' illness at annual meeting of the alumni associa-Hill congregation. Johnnie Buksawas his name. Though she had nothingfor his body, she had much forPresbyterian church Wednesday, June his home. May 2. He was 87 years of tion will immediately follow. It is to2nd, at 9:30 A. M., Eastern Standard age and had been a member of Shar- be held in the William Pollock John- his soul. She brought him into herTime,on and Morning Sun congregations ston gymnasium where a dinner willprimary class; other brothers and a***The Rev. E. L. McKnight is to f^'oni the time he was 15. He leaves be served by the Cameron Society At of sister entered. Then her kindness andbe installed pastor of the Allegheny behind three sons and three daughters, fourCollege o'clock Hill in the congregation that of Miss Isabelle Stewart to anotherchild of that family who neededafternoon thecongregation the 27th of May at 8 His wife died two years ago.President's reception will be held inP. M., by a commission of the Pitts- ***At the meeting of the W. M. S.medical attention to his eyes won theburgh Presbytery.MoKee Hall. The evening will beof Montclair held at the home of Mrs.parents; and they in turn others.taken up with meetings of the speciallyreuning classes this year, those***The address of Licentiate David J. McAllister April 13th the followingofficers were elected: President,Little wonder that when he camePark, M.D., is 86 Iris avenue. Floraldown the aisle to give Rev. Patton hisof 1873-76, 1892-95 and 1911-14.Park, Long Island, New York. He Mrs. J. McAllister, (re-elected); Vicecard (using the new braces the SabbathSchool got as a Christmas pres­has finished his Seminary course .ind President, Mrs. Wm. Park, (re-electisnow ready to preach.ed); Mrs. P. J. Christner, Cor. Secre­contains an obituary notice of Rev. ent for him) hardly a dry eye was in**The Pre.sbyterian of May 6, 1926,tary; Mrs. T. M. Slater, Rec. Secretary;Mrs. George Pritchard, Treas­1926), son of Rev. Hugh Park and ready because of him; he madeAlbert Witsius McClurkin (1864 the crowd. Twenty had joined us al-***President Pearce spent a daylast week in Chicago in conferenceuer, (re-elected).with an applicant for the new chairJane Ann McClurkin. He was born his card and became our twenty-firstof Commerce, and Finance recently***0n "Mother's Day" two mothers in New Concord, Ohio, graduated from of the Roumanian and Hungarianestablished in Geneva College.in the Walton congregation who have Geneva College in 1885, and from our nationality. "A little child shall leadnot been able to attend church services Seminary in 1889. Ordained by Pittsformonths were present. Mrs. Fred burgh Presbytery in June, 1889, he ***The W. M. S. of Montclair con­them."***At the regular Spring meetingof the Pittsburgh Presbytery May 11, Loker has been kept from church since served as pastor of cur New Alexanlastsummer because of serious illness, dria congregation. He entered the fering meeting April Oth at the homegregation held the annual Thank Of­Remo I. Robb, Roy Cathcart Fuller-from which she is now recovering. United Presbyterian Church and waston and Robert Cargill Ward of theSeminary were licensed to preach.Mrs. Wm. Henderson has been detainedbecause cf sickness in the fam­***Rev. J. G. Reed, of New Galilee,Pa., was elected moderator of the ily, whooping cough and influenza.Pittsburgh Presbytery at its recent *'''''Besides the Young People's proandgram at Winona, the Juniors will havemeeting, R. W. Redpath, clerkE. L. McKngiht, assistant clerk. a Conference all their own. Every'***Mr. John T. Reeves, a memberof the Board of Trustees of GenevaCollege, who recently passed iway,had made provision in a life insurancepolicy to leave Geneva College $25,000.***0n May 15 Miss Ruth S. Gilmore,daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. B.Gilmore, La Junta, Colorado, will goto Philadelphia to take a threeforenoon the Juniors will meet in se.,-sion, with a program that we thinkwill be more intere.sting thnn a baseballgame. Several of our Church'sbest Junior leaders ai-e at woi-k on thepreparation of this progr.iin. Weought to have two hundi'ed Juniors at'Vinona next summer.***The Seminary Board meeting recallsthe death of two men in the minpastorat Port Huron, Mich., for 6years. In 1907 he was received intoth? Presbyterian Church and held pastoratesin six places in Illinois. Atthe time of his death he was pastorat Augusta, Illinois. He leaves histhe Mothers' and Big Sisters' Classin the congregation, of both of whichshe had been the teacher for manyyears, presented the window to thechurch. The chairman of the boardof trustees and deacons of the congregationin accepting the gift thank­of Mrs. George Pritchard. An interestingprogram was carried out whichincluded a sketch, "Waiting for theDoctor," and the Mite Box song byMrs. Slater's class. The followingreadings were given: "What is aThank Offering?" by the Thankwife, three daughters and four sisters.Offering Secretary; "Is it nothing toyou?" by Mrs. McAllister; and "Mrs.*=*The Montclair C. Y. P. U. had Stanton's Thank Offerings," by Mrs.charge of the e\ening service on May Park. "The Lost Thank Offering9th. Tom Slater, the president, led Boxes" was sung by a male quartettethe meeting. He and (iladys Pritch- consisting of Mr. P. J. Christner, Mr.ard were chiefly res))onsible for the G. O. Pritchard, Mr. Marsters andsplendid program. The topic was Rev. T. M. Slater. Preceding theMother's Day. Among the younger serving of the refreshments Mrs.members of the congregation who took James Mcllvaine entertained charm-months' course in Anaesthesia in istry. T. H. Acheson was for a number active part were Grace Lindsay, Mar- ingly with several vocal selections.Lankanau Hospital.of years a member of the Board, and garet Paik, Paul Christner, Jr., and The amount of the Thank ''Jffering to***Newburgh congregation, during faithful in his attendance. Last year Miss Gladys Pritchard. Gladys gave date is $70.00—(Mrs.) Gladys .A.-the illness of their pastor. Dr. Carl- he was absent because of illness. Last a finetalk on the position women hold Pritchard, Thank Offering Secretary.isle, have had their pulpit supplied year R. J. Dodds was present at the Mr. Wm. Park, Sr., and Mr. Charles in foreign lands. Paul Christner, Sr.,

May 19, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi6trtl)S « i&apttsms » ?Baeliliin50 « H o m e (S^otngsCbe Cbtistian Nation'sCobenantet Bab? HoU€iie Cbtistian Nation'sCobenantec Baptism Hecotb^be Cbtistian J^ation'sCobenantet QZOebtiing BelldCbe Cbtistian jQation'sCobenantet 9Deatti j@otice0"A sweet new blossom of humanity.Freah fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."Corenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.WINONA SONG.Tune:"Take Me Out to the Ball Game."I.Let's go out to Winona,Let's go out in our cars.Each is willing to pay his share.Whoop her up and we'll soon bethere—Then it's ROOT, ROOT, ROOT, inyour home church.For if they are thrilled they will go.Then it's one, two, three cheers we givegive for Winona—0!II.Pack up a lunch for the journey.Bring a live song and a cheer.The wheels will go round and sooncover the ground—They'll have to go some to drown outthe soundOf the laughter, fun and the cheerfolksThat we will all have in tow,Then it's one, two, three cheers we giveFor Winona—0!IILWhy should we hesitate, church folks?Why should we think we can't go?The fare isn't much.We can make the treats Dutch,And if need be slide home on a crutch.Then it's ROOT, ROOT, ROOT forWinona—If you don't go, you are slow."I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! WhatOne mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire." (In reporting for this Department , . (I? reporting for this DepartmsntCovenanter parents are invited tokindly give names of contracting par- ^'^fv K'^« "?""*•„;?•' ^*^' »•'«•record the baptism of their childrenties, name of offlciating clergyman, "n** memberahip.—Editor.)here.place, and date.—EditorORETURNED HOME.BAPTIZED.On April 26, at Morning Sun, la.,choice little flockof God's sheep withouta shepherd. They had but littleBy the Rev. Thos. McFall, at Tompkins,Sask., Canada, on Sabbath, the25th of April, 1926, Margaret Jean,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Nesbitt.At Quinter, Kansas:Glen Raymond Coulter;James Kenneth Graham;Henry Junior Blackwood;Madeline Margaret Chestnut.involve another World War, in whichJesus will conquer the nations audoverthrow all the -icwers that standin the way of His Kingdom. "And theLord alone shall be exalted in thatday."Our fellowship with Brother Pattonand Mrs. Patton in their happyhome, and with his people, is a veryThen WINCHESTERit's one, two, three CHURCH. cheers we give will, is a mighty power in a city likeFor Winona—0!Topeka, the center of law and civilBy Rev. J. C. McFeeters.After —Contributed nearly two by weeks the Song in Sterling, Com.,administration for the great state ofmy itinerary Pittsburgh led Presbytery me to Winchester.C. Y. P. U. Kansas.Here is a fieldof vast importanceAh! those Sterling people, as sterling for pastor and people; for personalin quality and spirited as in name. work and public service; for spiritedThe quality comes from the presence and powerful messages issuing fromof Jesus and the fine work of the Holy the pulpit and proceeding from theSpirit.city press, to arouse the public out ofV.'inchester is one of our large countrycongregations'. Brother E. K. The world is asleep on a volcanothe fatal lethargy of our times.Patten has both hands full, and hearttoo, as he ministers unto the flockcommitted to his trust, besides manyother demands made upon his timeand strength. He had announced,for this occasion, four services, Fridayand Monday evenings with theincluded Sabbath. The people hadrequested that these meetings be givento the explanation of the Book ofRe^•elation as relating to the times inwhich we live. Accordingly, we tooka- the keynote the 7th verse ot thepreaching during the winter and werevery hungry for the Word. A goodattendance morning and eveningshowed interest and all-round healthinessamong the people. They hadbeen feasted, invigorated, electrified,almost spoiled, by the stirring ministryof their recent minister. Rev.Samuel Edgar. Gladly would theyhave retained him till the coming ofthe Millennium, but a call from beyondthe Rockies caused the bereavementthat left them stunned and discouraged.Mrs. W. J. Cubit.On May 2, at Morning Sun, la.,Mr. James Henderson, 87 years of age.was in the West, and he was missed.And Dr. Acheson's place was vacant,as he had gone to the meeting of the"general assembly and church of thefirst-born which are written inheaven," and will not be back.The writer will be pardonedfor expressing the view thatthe .Seminary's thorough-,5oing workis equal to, if not superior to, thatdone at any time in the Seminary'shistory.Yet the Lord is their hope and confidence,and bravely they know it. HeDIVINE.HUMAN INTEREST F. IN M. THE FOSTER. BOOKis with them in His rich grace as theywait upon Him in the Sabbath SchoolBy W. W. Dickey.pleasant memory. TOPEKA. The Lord Jesusand prayer meeting. Here is an outlookfor work and success sufficient toChurch.A Lesson on the Perpetuity of thebless After them my every brief one. ministry in Winchesterthe next Sabbath was to be lure the strongest minister in the VII.spent in Eskridge. Topeka was a Church; with opportunities that would When the call came to Moses whilifavorite stopping place on the way. turn the weakest into the strongest, he was tending the flocks of JethroBrother Taggart, minister of the To­ipeka church, had arranged for a ser­and turned to the glory of God in the return to Egypt and lead his peoplegrasped with the energy of Jesus in the wilderness near Mt. Horeb, tovice Wednesday evening; and on my saving of souls. Who will be Eskridge'snext minister? May God put accept the call, and in fact he wasout of bondage, he was not inclined tureturn, a second week evening service.itSEMINARY CLOSING.Thereinto aareworthysomeheart,littleandthingsdirectwhichthe not yet fully equipped for this greatA congregation, vigorous, loyal to people may not in get making into a the call official for the report Lord's of work. "Moses was learned in all therighteou.sness, united and active in the choice.the Clerk, anent the closing exercises wisdom of the Egyptians," which wasservice of Jesus, courageous in testifyingto His rights and announcing His a beautiful day of May, sunshine on his equipment in order to meet theof the Theological Seminary. It was an important and necessary part ofthe outside; and a day of great pleasureon the inside. Professors and the schools of Egypt did not includeEgyptians en their own ground. Butstudents showed such fellov/ship and all that he now needed to know. Thecomradeship that the Board and as­firssembled friends cauerht the same Perpetuity of the Church, the bushlesson given him was on the.gracious spirit; and, in the interestingquestion, answer, and sermon, had and that the work to which he wasenveloped in flamesbut not consumed,to hold tight personal rein lest the called was not a mere unit in the linopurpose of the meeting be forgotten. of history, but that it was a progressivelink in that unbroken Those who had the privilege of lookingchainat the students, seated at attention, reaching from Eden to the end ofwere impressed. They are serious time. The bush enveloped in flamealready trembling with internal fires young men of mental calibre, scholarlyattainment, high purpose, and with a well known law of nature.and not consumed is not in accordanceready to burst with terrific force.The devil is busy keeping the people spiritual life—just such young men Fire is preeminently a consumingdoped le.st they awake. Jesus is comingin power and great glory to subinary.It is believed that nowhere, was interested. "And Moses said,as the Church desires in her Sem­element, and it is no wonder MosesIdue the world and imprison the devil. in this or other countries, is there such will now turn aside and see why theThe Covenanters know this; they have thorough preparation for the ministry bush is not burned." He learned whyno doubt; they have been kept close to as in the Theological Seminary of the the bush was not burned: the Divinetheir Saviour-King for generations 1 Reformed Presbyterian Church—a presence was there in the bush, thetheir holy covenant. From the ministry,sustained by the membership, the with continued emphasis.man form in Nebuchadnezzar's fleryfact which Synod should set forth same presence that was seen in hu­Gospel trumpet should sound tho One of the delightful experiences furnace along with the three Hebrews.alarm that will awaken dead souls and was dinner and supper served (noon) The divine presence controls even themake human fleshtremble.by Mrs. McKnight, and (evening) byMrs. Wylie. The tables were taste­14th chapter of the Revelation. Hereconsuming power of fire.we find that the "Everlasting Gospel" Ye Covenanters of Topeka, be"When thou walkest through thechanges its tone from mercy to judgment.Hitherto the highest note wasstrong in the ESKRIDGE. Lord. Discover your fully set and loaded with tempting fire thou shalt not be burned, neitherBy opportunities, Rev. J. C. responsibilities McFeeters. and ef­dishesficiency in the Lord Jesus to a degree of which the Professors' wives evenin the preparation and serving shall the flam.ekindle upon thee."mercy with judgment; hereafter it isjudgment with mercy.My path led to Eskridge church for"Yea, God is in the midst of her.not yet approached and along lines excelled all past performances. AsThe Lord began the final judgment Sabbath, April 21st. There I found aUnmoved she stands for aye."not yet apprehended. The order from all "ate, drenk and were merry," The Church has stood the firesofof the nations ih the World War, the your great Captain is, "Forward." repartee flew back and forth which persecution and may expect to standbattle of Armageddon: since then, the Victory lies ahead.sometimes routed even quick-witted all the destructive agencies that Satantruce of God, affording the worldJ. C. McFEETERS. preachers.can muster against her, but he willpower.s to yield to the Lord's termsThe Secretary of the Board, Rev. be as badly disappointed as he was inof peace. There are no signs of yielding.Failure at this point willJ. B. Willson, was much missed, the case of Job. Moses was to go tosurelythe though Church. students he Also, was preached Dv. in attendance W. in WilkinsburgJ. Coleman when is banners."Pharaoh ing forecast host, as "Terrible when a suppliant, she will as an be but army a conquer­the with time

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84CLOSING EXERCISES OF THETHEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.The Board of Superintendents ofthe iheoiogical Seminary met in thebeminary Duilding, 'luesday, May 4,1926, at nine o'clock. The followingmembers were in attendance: F. M.Wilson, F. M. Foster, M. M. Pearce,R. C. Reed, Robert Park, and D. C.Mathews. Elder T. S. Trumbull waspresent at the evening session. J. B.W'lllson attended the student's preaching.A letter was received from W. J.Ooieman expresmg his regret at beingunableto be present.Kmce the last meeting. Dr. T. H.Acheson, for many years a member ofthe Board, has been removed by death.'i'he Board took suitable action expressingits sense of loss, and bearingits testimony to the faithfulness andability with which Dr. Acheson haddischarged his duties as a member.F. M. Wilson was re-elected President,and J. B. Willson, Secretary.D. C. Mathews was chosen Secretarypro tem because of Mr. Willson's illness.The professors submitted their reports01 the year's work. These reportsare published herewith for theEight students have been in attendancethroughout the year. Paul D. REPORTRespectfully submitted.information of the church. Oral examinationswere conducted before theR.OFj". G.PROFESSORMcKNIGHT,McCracken is the only member of the McKNIGHT. R. C. WYLIE.Board in Church Government, by Dr.third year class. Messrs. Daugherty,To the Board of Superintendents:McKnight, and in Church History, byl' ullerton, McFariand, McKelvey,In submitting my annual report IDr. Wylie. Examination papers inRobb and Ward are members of thewish first of all to express my deepother subjects were submitted for reviewby the members of the Board.second year class, i^'rank Lathom, ofregret that my work has suffered sothe Princeton congregation, is themitted.great interruption due to illness, andF. M. Wilson was appointed toonly member of the hrst year class.yet at the same time I am bound torepresent tlie Board before the CoordinatingCommittee of Synod, andDr. J. S. McElroy, of Sterling, Kansas,discontinued his attendance atgive thanks to our Heavenly Fatherwhose grace and favor have been extendedto me in a time of need.instructed to request $4,000 for thethe holidays.coming year. It was resolved to recommendto Synod that the salary ofDr. David W. Park, who has completedhis work in the New York BibleFrom November 24th until January21st I was compelled to be absentthe Professors be increased to $3,500.from the Seminary. Fortunately theIn the afternoon and evening all thestudents preached before the Boardin the Wilkinsburg church. At theThanksgiving and Christmas vacationsfell within this period. Part ofthe time I was able to meet the studentsclose of the evening service. Prof.at home. During the latterWylie, by appointment cf the Board,presented each of the Second Yearmen a certificate recommending themto their respective Presbyteries forthe students come from Kansas andcannot arrive in Dime for tne Tuesdayevening opening, 'i'he work in everyaepartment has gone forward as intormer years. We call the attentionof the Board to the death of Dr. T. H.Acheson, toi' many years a member ofthis Board.Voice Culture.Professor Van Guelpin, whose serviceswere secured Dy the Committeeappointed by your Board, has giventne time agreea upon each weeli. ProtessorVan Uuelpm devoted his timeto the development of the speakingvoice and consequently was ot serviceTwo lines of study were followed inthis department:Exegesis: The firstthree chaptersof the Acts were read for a reviewin grammar and vocabulary. Therest of the time was spent in specialexegesis of selected passages of theNew Testament. Instruction was givenin the determination of the textand in rules of Hermeneutics. Exe­The Seminary Building.The Seminary building is under theto all the students. vVhile we do not care of a Committee of Synod's Boardundervalue musical ability, we feel of Tru.stees. This Committee has in­gesespected the building from time to time and reviewed in class. The class as awere prepared by the studentsthat the main concern of a preacheris to develop his voice with a view to and has taken excellent care of the whole, I feel, has gained a better understandingof the value of the origi­public speaking.property. It may interest the BoardPublic Speaking.to know that the property is assessed nal in the interpretation of Scripture.Professor Sleeth has directed the at $85,000.Introduction: The Book selected inwork in this department as in former Recommendations.this department was the Revelation.years. His long years of service in We have no special recommendationsto make to your Board further chapters was read. The historicalThe original Greek of the firsttwelveIhe iSeminary make it unnecessary forus to report further tlran to say that than this, namely, that the Presbyteriesshould be informed of the Rule of the letters to the Seven Churche.^background of the book and especiallyJie has Deen regular and faithful inJUS attention to the work.cf this Board relative to entrance requirements.was studied closely with the aid ofThe Student Body.School, will participate in the closingexercises.A qvfartet of the students has sungwith great acceptance on many publicoccasions during the winter andtheir services are in demand.Visitors.Among the visitors whose namescan now be recalled were the Rev. H.G. Patterson, the Rev. George R.Steele, the Rev. Charles T. Carson,tian Faith held its annual assemblythis year at Grand Rapids, Michigan.The Professors and students of thisSeminary are members of this Association.We sent as our delegate Mr.Paul McCracken. The expense of theAdvanced Greek.delegate amounted to $35. No fundwas available from which this expensemight be met. If the Board approvesof this expenditure, a warrant for theabove amount should be drawn infavor of Mr. McCracken. Otherwisethe bill stands paid from privatefunds.part of the period, the Rev. R. C.Reod and the Rev. E. L. McKnightkindly tcok my work ona day a weekeach. Dr. W. J. Coleman also gaveFirst Year Greek.Instruction was given to the enteringclass in Greek as opportunity offered.During my illness, Mr. RobertWard took charge of this class.Sir William Ramsey's book. The aimof this course in particular was preparationfor expository preaching.Twenty-five lectures covering the firsttwelve chapters were given. The midyeardiscourses were discussions ofthe Seven Letters. An examinationhas been held and the papers are sub­Church Government.The text used in this subject is anold volume prepared by Dr. McGill.His discussion of the subject is thoroughand scholarly, but his literary.style leaves much to be desired. However,it is the best text-book I know ofon the subject. In connection withthis course a series of lectures on theHistory of the New Testament Churchwas given. The purpose of these lectureswas to trace the practical worltingsof Presbvterianism in its conflictswith Popery and Prelacy. Thegreater part of the time was spent onthe period of the Scottish Reformation.An examination has been heldand the papers are submitted. Twochapters of McGill's bock have beenreserved for oral examination.Lectures.At the request of the studentslicensure. Paul D. McCracken wassome time to the Seminary in presentinglectures on the distinctivegiven a certificate of graduation, andDr. David W. Park a certificate tothe Rev. D. Bruce Martin, Dr. F. M.principles. For the rest of the timethe effect that he had completed aWilson, Dr. Walter McCarroll and Dr.the students themselves conducted thetheological course satisfactory to theW. J. McKnight of our church. Weclassroom work in turn with whatProfessors and the Board, and hadwere also favored with a visit and andirection I was able to give.taken and satisfactorily passed theaddress from Dr. Clarence E. Mc­It is e.ntirely owing to the kindnessflnal examinations in our Seminary.Cartney, of the Arch Street PresbyterianChurch of Philadelnhia.Communion, the Tithe and one or twospecial lectures on Evolution, Closeof those mentioned and to the willingBecause of circumstances which made.spirit of the students that the loss ofit impossible for him to attend ourOpening a'nd Closing.other subjects were presented.time was not greater. The interruption,however, necessitated someSeminary, PROFESSORS' Dr. Park JOINT has REPORT. taken hisThis is the firstyear in the historySummer Work.work in the Biblical Seminary of Newof recent years that the Seminary hasDuring the month of June it waschange in the work. It seemed bestTo the Board of SuperintendentsYork, under the direction and counselclosed as late as the first Tuesday inmy privilege to attend a Conferenceto omit some of the work planned andof the Theclogical Seminary:of our Professors.May. This arrangement has the advantageof a longer term, but it alsonolds, North Carolina. At this Con­of Theoloeical Professors held at Rey­to concentrate on the more importantThe joint report of the ProfessorsAmong the visiting ministers weresubjects.is herewith submitted to your Board.E. L. McKnight, J. M. Johnston, R.has certain disadvantages. The mainference I presented a paper on "TheFirst Year Hebrew.It is fittingthat we should firstofW. Piper, R. W. Redpath, and B. M.disadvantage is that it brings theSupernatural, the Storm Center inThe work done in this class consistsall record our gratitude to AlmightySharp. Mrs. R. J. McCracken wasclosing date too near to the time ofReligious Thought." The fellowshipmainly of a mastery of the grammarGod for evidences of his continuedalso present. The wives of the Professorspi-ovided splendid meals atthe Spring meetings of Presbyteries.of this Conference was highly invigorating.A little later in June I at­and vocabulary of the Hebrew language.Harper's Inductive Method isfavor. The lives of professors and Pittsburgh Presbytery will meet onestudents have been precious in Hisnoon and in the evening for all inweek from today and at this meetingused After and a the few firstfour days of review chapters of thetended a Conference called and arrangedbyofsight and His grace has been sufficientattendance.three of the students will be licensed. opening Genesis were chapters covered of Genesis, in the text. we con- Mr. REPORT OFthe ChristianPROFESSORLaymen'sWYLIE.Association,at Mountain Lake Park,for us.Other Presbyteries meet at about theThe woik of the D. year C. MATHEWS.Roy centrated Fullerton the took Book this of Psalms. class for The mehas been withoutany outstanding Secretary incident. pro tem.Psalms during my were absence. studied with a view tosame time. The time for preparationMaryland.To the Board of SuperintendentsThe of discourses for Presbyteries is thusJulycf thewasTheologicalgiven toSeminary:explanation An examination based in upon this the subject original.study. Duringhasyear began on the third Tuesday of very limited.AugustThe workI conductedin mythedepartmentBible Hourisbeen Explanations held. were prenared by theSeptember. The opening lecture was "We would therefore suggest to theforbrieflyonepresentedweek at theunderWhitetheLakefollowingAdvanced students and Hebrew. submitted for criticismencampment,I. Systematic and did the Theology.delivered in the Wilkin.sburg churchheads:Board the consideration of an earlier Psalms I - XX, and LXIII - LXXXIv',same for tenby the Junior Professor on the follow date for opening rather than the laterdays After at the Rose presentation Point encampment. of a fewinclusive, were read in this courseing Wednesday evening. "Evolution" date of closing. In view of the factBy ectures this b" time way the of summer introduction, was ovei' theExamination has been held and thewas the subject of the lecture. The tiiat the students coming from a distancecannot, in many cases, arrive inRespectfully .submitted,papers are ready for the Boardand it was time to go to work.change to Wednesday evening wasriade because '=0 large a proportion of time for the opening lecture on Tuesdayevening, we would recommendR. j: G. McKNIGHT.Delegates ber.the year opening of Tuesday that The September, to convenience or the Association Thursday set lecture of Fundamentals opening to September, Conference.the instead of evening of second the given of Seminaries the greatest and of as on Wednesdaythe Seminary may that Wednes­Chris­hold­third num­suit tho

May 19, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11"SummerHomes"Send 5c. PostageforContains 96pages of beautifulpictures and descriptionsof idealvacation spots inthe mountains' ofSullivan, Ulster,Orange and DelawareCounties,New York. Gives the addresses, rates,conveniences of many hotels, boardinghouses and farm houses. ReformedPresbyterian (Covenanter) Churchesat White Lake, Walton and Delhi.condensed into one, reading about asGift to Students.the new year. The report of the first follows: All contributions to theA worthy lady of Pittsburgh put distribution frcm the new Bud.get was Budget or to any department participatingin the Budget distribution willinto my care the sum of ninety dollarsto be distributed to the nine that only about 4 per cent of the Bud­be divided pro rata among all themade about the same date, and showsremainder Send 3c of postage the to year was devoted tothe study G. of L. the ROBINSONDoctrine concerning students in attendance at the close get had been sent in during those schemes of the Church. Would notGod. General The origin Passenger of Agent, the Idea Dept. of L. God; of Seminary. Ten dollars went to months. That means that nearly six this mean about the same as the entirefiverules?proof Grand of the Central Existence Terminal, of God; N. Y. the C. AttributesN. Y. of Ontario God; and & Western the Doctrine Ry. of married before June 30th. Chances is not too much fcr the accomplish­If Synod thinks it unwise to giveone student who guaranteed to be months are lost. But the entire yearthe Trinity, were the principal topics are that he will beat this date by ment of the task.individual contributors the liberty ofengaging our attention. In addition about fourteen days. Two promised The remedy is plain. Shorten the making freewill offerings independentlyof the Budget but is willing toto twO' lectures each week we made not to get married until five years interval. It can be done in two ways.use of the first volume of Dr. Strong's after graduation. There may be a Make the time between the end of the deal fairly with those who use theSystematic Theology.rebate on these shares.financial year and the meeting of Budget, I would suggest revising theII. Church History.This is the second year the donor Synod shorter, either by making the rules to read substantially as follows:The Protestant Reformation engagedour attention during the entire substantial manner. As she wishes meeting of Synod earlier. We would any particular object, you must sohas remembered the students in this close of the financial year later, or the 1. If you wish your money to go toyear. Special attention was given to her name withheld the students wish suggest that the treasurer's books designate.the conditions that made the Reformationnecessary; the failure of the Re­^l)atie0ofCl)ougI)ttheir gratitude recorded in this way. close not earlier than the 5th of May. 2. If you wish your money to go toSincerely,This would make it possible for all level up those schemes farthest behind,form Councils and the Renaissance toR. J. G. McKNIGHT. contributions made prior to April 25 you must so desijgnate.bring about the necessary changes into reach him, even from the most distantcongregations. Then let the offience,your money will be divided pro3. If you do not indicate any prefer­advance steps taken by Calvin and RAISING THE BUDGET.the ecclesiastical and civil realms; tho By Rev. J. S. Thompson.cial call to the Church to the work of rata among all the schemes of theZwingie over the Reformation in Ger­Fomany; especially to the very great ad­has been fixed at $100,000. This is a ly. The Minutes of Synod can be pub­This plan would give those whothe last two years the Budget the next year be issued more prompt­Church.vance made in Scotland even over the considerable reduction from former lished and put in the hands of the wish to designate to any special departmentan equal chance with thoseReformation in Geneva. Fisher's Historyof the Reformation was the text expect that the Church would be able months. Other Churches, whose Min­who wish their money to go to levelyears. That was probably too high to people in less than three or fourbook used, but we found it very unsatisfactory,and when we came to normal financial conditions. The pres­do it. It might increase the cost However, this does not provide for theto maintain it upon the return of utes are more voluminous than ours, up those schemes farthest behind.the study of the Second Reformation ent amount is a reasonable sum. It slightly. But if we could get that additional$10,000 it would far more than ofl'erings to any department withoutperson who wishes to make freewillwe abandoned the text book and em­iployed the Round-table method, mak­Church. 'The work of the Church compensate. It might necessitate the. being tangled up in the Budget. Ifnot beyond the ability of theing use of all the histories found in cannot be maintained along present omission from the Minutes of some detailsthat are interestine. But is it as of people and thus encourage freewillSynod desires to provide for this classthe library.lines on a smaller sum. Either thisIII. Homiletics.full amount must be put in the treasury,or the work must be contracted. the BUDGET Church RULES as that she SUGGESTIONS.be more speed­I would suggest reducing the rules toimportant that these things be given offerings over and above the Budget,Johnston's Ideal Ministry was thetext book used in this study, which we The latter cannot be considered. But Mr. ily rallied Edgar's to article the work in of the the Nation year? of two, as follows:found to be quite satisfactory. In additionto the text book much attention more than 90 per cent of the amount ment ordinating from Committee the Secretary to the of fact the For­that will be divided pro rata among all thefor the last two years only a little And May we 5 calls believe the that attention the official the state­Co­1. All contributions to the Budgetwas given to the construction of sermonoutlines. This part of the work must be made whereby the full solved. promptly. I wonder If we could if a few add concrete two or 2. If you wish to designate yourhas been paid into the Budget. Plans ward the Budget Movement problem can has be not issued yet more been schemes of the Church.was carried on with the special purposeof training the young men in ex­But how shall it be reached? There pei'iod cf the year would we not have may do so, and it will go to that de­amount will be brought in.three months to the actual working money to any .special department, youpository preaching.are several things that might be suggested.Doubtless if the whole tithe lem? It A is at restful least worth trying. night distribution, Lake but designated Erie gifts Idone much towards solving the probpartmentindependently of the BudgetIV. Pastoral Theology.will•A course of lectures was given inthis study, dealing with the Call tothe Ministry, and the special work ofthe minister as a preacher. Specialemphasis was placed upon tliis as theprincipal function of the minister, andthe students were urged to strive aftersuch equipment as will make themable ministers of the Gospel of JesusChrist. They were especially warnedagain.st all those influences that sooften turn the minds of ministersaway from this great work, and es­has been attending the Biblical Seminaryof New York, was present and books are closed. Synod does not meetof March, may reach him before hisTke Refcined PresbfUrian Charclitook the examinations in Theology, until the early days of June. Lasthaving no publishing house of ita own advisesits members to send their orders forHomiletics, and Reformed PresbyterianApologetics. The examination reach the members until almost the Catechisms, Lesson Helps, Church fljidSab­year the Minutes of Synod did notpapers of the students and their close of September. The official .'innouncementof the new Budget, tobathSchool Supplies of every description.grades in each study are herewithIPubSxaUdn DeBsitmrnt:^submitted. The oral examination will gether with Schedule of InformationTHaafltWitherspoonat ®|)c{iettanBldgCBuMtion or anv of at ita t|)fbe held in Church History.from the Secretary of the Forward©teufcrtnianPhiladelphia€tiimt) in ti^ Depositirriea (B. •. *•Respectfully submitted, Movement, was not published in theSEMINARY R. NOTES. C. WYLIE. Christian Nation until the issue of suggestions from a plain DeaconContributions.September 2:j, and would not reach the would be of any benefit in helpingContributed to apply on additional distant congregations until almost the reach a solution.furnishing for the John W. PritchardMemorial Room in Semin­months intervened between the close any change giving greater liberty, Iclose of September. Practically six If Synod is unalterably opposed toary:of the last financial year and the rallyingof the Church to trie -workwould suggest that the five rules beDr. Geo. S. Coleman $10.00ofwas brought in the treasury would befull. The writer is not convinced,however, that if all brought in thetithe, and all confined themselves tothe tithe, the aggregate sum would begreatly increased. There are a considerablenumber in every congregationwho make no profession of payingthe tithe. But to the writer'spersonal knowledge there are a'considerablenumber in many congregationswho do not limit themselves to thetithe, many bringing in as much aspecially those modern ideas which two tithes. Doubtless increase ofsiit^iei't the gospel and drown men's prayer would result in increased offerings.Greater familiarity with thespills in perdition.iVi Reformed Presbyterian Apoloii'getics.this would result in increased sup­work would increase interest in it, and;!-Our work in this department con­portsistedprincipally in the study of fun­There is another suggestion, howdamentalpolitical principles, the ever, which we wish to make, andrefutation of . popular political her­whicesies, reasons for the Christian ing the difliculty. Synod's financialwe believe would help in solvfqifjnedheld letics, Datvid tention OMermon fense ApViendment, Written in of W. Pastoral Presbyterian was Political Systematic outlines Park, examinations given and who the Theology, Dissent. to Apologetics. definition these for three preparationhave topics. Soecial and and Homi­years Dr. been de­at­Re-thagregations, date.open year until contributions are closes The expected Apri! treasurer's made March 15, in to from 31. but the be books made only All closing distant are contribu­by order days held con­thatHemet,onCalif.one of the Great Ships of the not C & receive B Line credit makes on a pleasant the Budget. Ibreak in your journey. A good bed I in respectfully a clean, cool submit stateroom the above suggestionsbreakfast for the in the consideration mornhS of thea long, sound sleep and an appetizingSteamer, ••SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF Co-ordinating ERIE"-"CITY OF Committee. BUFFA^Daily May 1st to November ISth THOMAS B. DOIG.• Steanxer "CIT^ Of"b°^¥^2lO" L^'^^lf^^^. Walton, N. '=°0 Y. ^ M.Connections for Cedar Point, Put-in-Bav, Toledo Detmif ^,.AL^..^u'^orbile^?te^lT7^ro."'^''''^"=vfo^r'^^^^^^Send for free sectional puzzle chart otthe Great Ship "SEEANDBEE" and ,feft. Four32-page booldet. P^&. C &. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84G E N E V A ' S C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C ETHROUGHH E R E X T E N S I O N D E P A R T M E N TIn Session—September to June—EachYearThe Extension School is the SERVICE department of Geneva College. It is a means ofoffering an opportunity to the most worth-while people of the community who otherwise couldnever secure an education. It finds the man where he is and gives him the thing he needs.More than sixty courses, dealing with all departments of the college, were offered eachsemester of last year. There were enrolled more than seven hundred different students for theyear. A very large percentage of these Extension students are planning to secure college degrees.Geneva College Extension School cooperates with the industries of Beaver Valley, offeringevery man a chance to rise to a better position.While by far the greatest number of courses are offered in the college proper, coursesare also offered at convenient centers in the Valley and other points not too far distant.The CORRESPONDENCE feature of Geneva College Extension Work provides for workat home as a supplement to the weekly meetings. This affords an opportunity to do somethingworth while with one's spare time. Those at a distance may avail themselves of its advantages.Extension work means to many the only hope of securing promotion, for developingideals toward which they may work and for making every day count. Extension service is for you.A Wise Man Makes Good Use of the Margins of His TimeFor further information address: / Director of Extension, Geneva College( Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS POR JUNE 13. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JUNE 9.VOL. 84. NO. 2172.4 3 R D Y E A RMAY 26, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st. 1909.Christian Nation became an international weelcly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SBY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.METHUSELAH.THE METHODIST prints the followingbit of Bible Study in rhyme from thepen of Reuben Hatch, quoting it from TheLadies' Home Journal:"The earliest recorded reckoning is bymoons and by generations of men. Theformer seems to be the case in the bookof Genesis, where if one reads the greatages of the patriarchs who lived beforethe flood as lunar months instead of years,Methuselah and the others are reduced toa credible length of life." The Outline ofHistory, by H. G. Wells, page 98.Apply this rule and it is clear.That reading the word "month" for year.The age of this famed PatriarchWas nothing that should cause remark.His given age by twelve divide.And he was eighty when he died.With nothing further to discuss.Nothing remains that's fabulous.But always reading months for years,A further circumstance appeals,To which attention must be paid,Before this rule can be obeyed.If Moses was indeed no liarEnoch was Methuselah's sire.Apply this rule to Enoch's caseAnd then the consequences trace.It should apply to either one.Alike to father and to son.Enoch, by this rule so applied.Was only thirty when he died;A thirty-year-old PatriarchIs just occasion for remark.But what is far more strange than that.When he Methuselah begat.According to this rule, behold, >He was but fiveyears, flve months old.Wells calls this credible. To meIt looks like an absurdity.Por confirmation of all this.RUSSIAN See chapter TEXT five of OF Genesis. JOSEPHUS.Dr. Robert Eisler, Joint Director of theUniversity section of the InternationalInstitute for Intellectual Cooperation, isat work on the Russian Text of Josephus.This text is supposed to be a direct translationfrom the original Hebrew, andnot from an early Greek translationof the original. Josephus was aPatrician Jew, a Roman, a great landlord,a politician, and far from friendly towardthe claims of Jesus. He wrote to pleasehis Roman friends and to hold as muchas might be the favor of the Jews. Cumgrano salis should characterize any referencehe makes to Christ or to ChristianityThis is what the Russian text of his workis said to report about the appearance ofJesus:"At that time also a man came forward,if one may call a man, one whom His Disciplescalled the Son of God. His beingand His figure were quite human, a manof middle size with a stooping back anda long face, a prominent nose and withbrows which grew together so that thosewho saw him would get frightened, withvery little hair and having in the middleof his forehead a sign, according to thehabit of the Nazarenes. His looks werequite simple, only His pose was more thanhuman because He performed wondersthrough some invisible power."Considering, however, His quite ordinarynature, I for one, shall not call Himan angel. His name was Jesus and Hewas nicknamed Messiah. By the GentilesHe was believed to be a soothsayer, butsome of our people said of Him that Hewas our first lawgiver, Moses, and hadrisen from the dead and was now showingforth many cures and arts. Others,however, said He was the envoy of God.But He opposed Himself in many things,according to the law. He didn't observethe Sabbath according to our ancestrallaw. Not that He did anything shamefulor criminal Himself, but through Hiswords He instigated everything and manyfrom our folk followed Him and acceptedHis teaching, and many souls becamewavering, believing the Jewish tribeswould set themselves free from the handsof the Romans."Now, it was His habit to stay most ofthe time on the Mount of Olives, beforethe city, and there He also avouched Hiscures to the people. And there gatheredthemselves to Him one hundred and fiftyslaves, and of the populace, a crowd. Butwhen they saw His power, that could accomplisheverything He would by word,they urged Him that He enter the cityand hew down the Roman soldiers and Pilateand rule over us. But when knowledgeof this came to the Jewish leaders,they gathered together with the HighPriest and spake, 'We. are powerless andtoo weak to withstand the Romans andas a bow also bent against us, we will go'tell-Pilate, what we have heard and be withoutdistress, lest if he hear it from otherswe be robbed of our substance and ourselvesbe put to the sword and the childrenof Israel dispersed.' And they went andtold it to Pilate and he sent and had manypeople cut down."As for that wonderworker, he hadHim brought before him and after he hadtried Him, they took Him and crucifiedHim according to their ancestral custom."

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84:^rounlJ tt)e €)lt):^rmCl)airSTARVING THE SOUL.Thomas—"Father, there is thestrangest thing hapnening I everheard of. And it's true for the boytold me, himself, about it of hisfather."Father—"What is this strangething, my son?"Thomas—"Why, Charlie Davis toldme the other day that his father didnot eat any breakfast that morning;.said he was too busy, so he just rushedoff and Charles and his mother atebreakfast alone. At noon he did noteat anything either. Then the nextday Charles told me his father camehome late the night before and wouldnot eat supper; said he was too tiredliving too.Three little incidents reported in, and sleepy to eat, so he went right off the February Recorder under the titleto bed without eating. The next day of "A Sidelight on Feng Yu Hsiang"he did the same way again. It has indicate that Feng is still an extraordinaryChristian.been about a week, now, and he haseaten scarcely anything; only once in Lam Hon Tong occupied the Loa while snatches a few bites then Ting pulpit yesterday and presentedrushes off to the. office, or at nights,to bed. He keeps saying to Charles'mother that he has to work hard tomake a living so they can have a nicehome and nice furniture and clothes,that he needs all his time to work, hecannot be bothered with eating.Charles says his mcther is almostfrightened for his father is becomingso thin, and weak. When Charlesgoes home from school he notices thathis mother's eyes are very red; hethinks she has been crying most allday. She tries her best to get herhusband to eat but he refuses andtells Charles and his mother to eatbut he has not time."Father—"That which you havetold me, Thomas, is indeed a verystrange incident. It is certainly fatalEvery dispensary was represented, spent twenty-eight days on the Asia porting, it has its slumps. Goodand if the firstmeeting was any indicationthe usefulness of this organizatember,so they seem like members of to sell the work, but we need to havewith Miss McCrea and me last Sep­.fiaends in America have volunteeredtion is assured. The officers are the family. According to reports from more sold. Perhaps you are wonderingwhat to give for a graduation orChung Leung Kwai, President; Hui the mission cjrcle at Nicosia . theYan Teng, Vice-President; Chung Fowles have fuccumbed to the beautiesof the island and are staying order. The women can make manywedding present. If so, send us anWai Hung, Secretary; Chan ManPoh, Treasurer. The membership three weeks instead of two.of the things sold by the Near Eastand officers, numbering fourteen, were We received, a couple of mails ago, Industries of New York City. Theirphotographed near the close of the the tentative program of the SoukloukSummer Conference. Not toomeetings.The testimony of Chung Leung early to begin saving piastres andKwai as to how he had endeavored tostrictly observe the Sabbath and stillrun a drug store was one of the mostencouraging features of the MedicalConference. He related incident afterincident as to how the devil wouldtempt him to do business on that day,but by a growing belief that Godwould stay by him he had successfullyresisted the tempter and had made aplanning for it. Already the subjectsare fairly well arranged and soundvery interesting.School work is encouraging thisspring, as well as interesting. Thereis a finegroup of boys this year, andthe standard of academic work isgood. Great rivalry in debating is seenamong the upper classes. On Marcli27 the Track Team went to Nicosiato compete against the English CommercialCollege. Although the Academyteam was badly beaten, encouragementcame from the fact thatsome of the younger boys made a verygood showing.Sabbath School work is growing.needlework is of the flnestand theyapply many of the Old Eastern de-.signs. They make the most intricatecrochet, and copy anything for whichthey have a picture pattern. This isnot an appeal for charity. It is anattempt to bring buyer and seller together.It is to help you answer theprayers for sustenance offered byneedy people.RURAL SABBATHSincerely,SCHOOL PIO­NEERING.MRS. W. W. WEIR.March 31, 1926.It is refreshing to find that theAm.erican Sunday-School Union, inits one hundred and ninth year justclosed, has operated as vigorously asever. It finds in the outlying ruralsections of practically every state ofthe LTnion a crying need for its service.Its Annual Meeting, held at itson May 11, developed interesting factsshowing how it is meeting that need.It has continued to organize on anaverage three new Sabbath schoolsand to reopen two others for everyday of the year, weekday and Sabbath.These flfteen hundred new and re­The teachers are a most faithfulgraphically and most dramatically the group. March 28 was the flrstday in headquarters building in Philidelphiachanges that take place in a man afterhe has given his heart to God. to be provided for any class. Thisthe last six months that a teacher hadSome two weeks ago the Lo Ting means that up to that time everyofficial issued a proclamation prohibit­teacher was present, or provided hising an idol celebration in a nearby own substitute. Such co-operation istemple. Very shortly afterwards certainly stimulating. Such attendanceis evidence of the Providencesome of the members of the official'sfamily became ill. His women folks which has cared for the health of us opened schools, with other thousandsclaimed the idol was getting in a bit all. We have now ten teachers and in continued operation, have beenof revenge, and the official was finally an enrollment of about 175. The supervised by two hundred missionaries.Each of these men has madepersuaded to withdraw the prohibition teaching is carried on in Engli."h,proclamation, and then went further Greek, Turkish and Armenian. Once a on an average more than a thousandand subscribed a sum of money to the fortnight the teachers meet to discuss visits to homes in his territory, whichcelebration.problems arising, and to study the les­usuallsons for the next two Sabbaths. consists of several counties.The Girls' School wants to enlargeTheseIn these rural homes some twentyeightthousand Bibles, or portions ofthe Bible, have been placed, as wellits activities for the benefit of this meetings have also been faithfully attended.district by using the spare time of theKo Tang students and teachers in Perhaps the most interesting class as many other good books.conducting a school for Christian in the Sabbath School is the youngest The schools are held in day-schoolif it continues. I think Charles' women with the idea of training selfsupportingBible women. The old sters under ten years of age. Most grange halls and farm homes, underArmenian class consisting of 55 young­buildings, in abandoned churches, infather must be losing his reason.Give me his address, son, and I will temple purchased by the Girls' School of the older ones, and even some of brush arbors, etc. They are in communitiesunable to support a church.see if I can be of any assistance to last summer is the only space available,and it needs to be practically re­ty-third Psalmn in Armenian. Bash-In hundreds of them churches h^vethe four-year-olds, can say the Twen­him. We are hearing of this kind ofthing LO frequently, TING WEEKLY however, NEWS. in people built to be usable.fulness is not a drawback here; and a been started and given up. In such(A starving copy of their .souls, weekly which sheet is publishedstill, at the but Lo seldom Ting Mission do we see meetings in Wai Tai this week. learned is answered by so many vol­school, with local leadership developedmore Chan Sui Yuk conducts special request for anything they have communities the Union Sabbathseriousthem starving Station the in body. China.) . The Bobbers are still very active in the unteers that choice becomes difficult. and encouraged by the supervisionVol. things 10. which No. 9. are March seen are 15, temporal; 1926 Lo Peng, Taai Peng and Lo King They cannot speak English, of course, of the missionary, is the one practicalmethod of promoting religion inbut The the Girls' things School that are enrollment not seen has are sections.but that doesn't prevent them fromreached eternal. eighty. I will see if I can rescue this The notices that were put up announcingthe opening of the Middle opening exercises. They are learning girls an opportunity for Christiantaking part in the singing during the community and giving boys andman Lo and Ting I ob.served shall also, the by fir.stanniversaryGod, of do the more death in the of San future Yat to Sin rescue last School as a new department in the the tunes and sing "la la" instead of education. In forty-one of these com­the grace ofFriday. those who Public are starving meetings their and souls." a paradewere the features of the day, and some places almo.st immediately torn hear them.has been such religious developmentRedpath School for Girls were in the words; and it is surely good to munities during the past year therea lantern parade at night.down.The problem of giving is occupying that churches of various denominations—thelocal people always de­Chung Wai Hung has resigned as The Leung tribe in Chaai Kong our minds at present. What appealpastor of the Lo 'Ting congregation. have asked the Evangelistic Committeeto send a preacher there for a few to people most cf whom are refugees Sabbath schools; one hundred andfor more liberal giving can be rnade cide what—have grown out of UnionChung Yik San has been chosen to filjhis place. Chung Wai Hung plans to months. They promise to provide and mani^ of whom would bs heloed eighty-five young people's societiespreach in Taai Waan and support meeting place and quarters to live in. by the Near East Relief if there were were organized; three hundred andhimself.They ask LARNACA also for a young NOTES. lady teacher,for which they promise to pay these families are kept alive by the and two hundred and fourteen regu­such an organization here? Some of seventeen prayer meetings established,At a conference of those in chargeMarch, has been a month of ratherof dispensaries and chapels in this Fifteen Dollars per month.lace work of the widowed mothers. And lar preaching stations opened.feverish haste—these lovely springdistrict which was held in the Lo Ting The evangelistic campaign in the that is such a paltry sum! One grandmotherwho feels the burden of her year has been along the line of DailyOne interesting development of thedays are always so. We rush to getHospital on Wednesday and Thursdayof last week, the "Lo Ting Chris­be started next week. We are hoping presence here remarked that her two Vacation Bible School Woj-k. Severaldifferent chapels of this district willthrough with as many extras as possiblebefore the tronical disease oftian Medical Association" was organized.Numerous subjects on medicine to the services of Chue Hon Shaang keeping hei: as well as their widowed summer, largely in the open countryto hear from Tak Hing sonn in regard granddaughters had too difficult a time hundred -;uch schools were held lastputting things off attacks us.We are looking forward to a visitand public health were discussed but which are needed for two months of mother and a brother. She tried to under the direction of these missionaries.Special literature for thiswith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fowle, andpossibly none called 'out more interest this work.think how she could help them. SoRichard, of the Near East Relief.than the testimonies given on healing The Lo Ting Hospital Printing she decided to eat only one meal a day, work has been produced, and a greatBeirut. Mrs. Fowle and Richardby the help of prayer and on keeping Plant is now in a position to do most and has been following this practice development of it will be witnes.sedthe Sabbath day. 'The Association will kinds of job work. They have just for several months. With such people the coming season. Christian menmeet fee is twice $1.00 a and year. dues 20 The cents membership a month. completed Ting Girls' a School. fair-sized job for the Lo As about trom it only lig.itions mus, among to been work, But the IS say some as urge trying dangerous to interior a four U. helping wdiat all the Congregationalist of S. may them this years A. they you to Lord, Armenian Turkey, only be. work carry Since to to know. should Last whatever fulfill draw the must that spring did very Miss give. refugees part their comparisons and women familiar with the factsbe time relief missionarv those self-sup­neediest. she Brede-We of obliga­I wo'-k went have that can for obportantianbelieve present them Chestnut will The had work it send in Society's by this time, and practically, St., going their a any productive is request and Philadelphia.interested gifts. one Annual many of every for America lines the thousands Report reader it state most of to at Chris­may sup­who im­1S16 the of

May 26, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE BUDGET IN RETROSPECT.The financial year is over and the workon the Budget for 1926 is closed. Somecongregations have raised their quota andwe wonder how they did it; perhaps thereis some wonder as to why some othershave failed in the campaign. But whetherthe result was success or failure the incidentis closed. It is history now and asan incident in history it has again shownthat there is enough loyalty in the Churchto the whole program of the Church to enablethe membership to work as a unitfor the interests of the Kingdom. It isa cause for gratitude to God that he isenabling the Covenanter Church to functionas part of the body of Christ. In theChurch there are many members with individualpreferences for departments ofChurch work above others, but it is to thehonor of the Church and her Head thatthese have been able to sink their individualpreferences for the sake of the commongood. The departments of churchwork were not meant to compete but tocooperate in the body of Christ.There is another lesson to be drawnfrom the campaign. It is likely that thetotal contributions of the membership ofthe church will amount to more than fiftydollars per member. This is a large sumfor a church which, except in a few congregations,has no i"ich men. Doubtlessthere are many who have not paid thetithe this year into the church treasuryand just as certainly there are some otherswho have paid much more than the tithe,else some congregations would have madea poorer showing than they did. Theselatter have already had their reward, forone does not get the joy of giving whilehe limits it to the tenth, which his dutyrequires.While the Boards have received a largeramount of contributions from the Budgetthan they had ever had before it cameinto use, neverthless there is not one ofthem that could not profitably use morewere it available. But while their receiptsare not equal to their needs, they shouldthank the generosity of the Church thatthey have so much. This is often forgotten.One sometimes sits through a Synodwithout hearing much thankfulness expressedin the reports, or in the remarkson them. Men are liable to forget howmany pounds of butter and dozens of eggshave been carefully, sometimes painfully,husbanded to make up the Budget. TheBudget does not come from those who caneasily give thousands. The CovenanterChurch is generous with its Boards andthose who work for it. It might be wellto recognize this fact more than has beendone.WHAT IS INTOXICATION?The time is at hand when some educationof public thought will have to be givento the real meaning of the word "intoxication"as resulting from the beverageuse of alcoholic liquors.In all anti-prohibition propaganda thereis a latent suggestion that intoxicationmeans drunkenness alone. One of the billsbefore the sub-committee of the SenateCommittee on the Judiciary in its recenthearings in Washington, proposed to substitutefor the present definition of intoxicatingliquors the term "intoxicatingin fact."A representative of the opponents ofprohibition argued that Congress couldconstitutionally make legal the sale of alcoholicbeverages of as high as 11 percent of alcohol because a certain courthad decided that, in a given instance, liquorsof this alcoholic content were notintoxicating in fact. And a day or twoafter the hearings closed the daily presscarried the story that the anti-prohibitionforces would now concentrate on thisproposition of prohibiting only liquorswhich are "intoxicating in fact."It is important, therefore, that the followingfacts which were filed with theSenate Committee should be clearly understood.To substitute the definition "intoxicatingin fact" for the present definition of"one-half of one per cent" would seriouslycomplicate administration of the law insteadof making it easier. Immediatelyit would become necessary to answer thequestion, "What is intoxication?" Thisterm would then have to be defined bythe Congress or be left to the decision byevery court before which a case of sellingan alleged intoxicating liquor mightcome.In the general legal sense at present"intoxication" is understood to describean abnormal mental or physical conditionshowing itself in the loss of the ordinarycontrol of the mental faculties or bodilyfunctions to a substantial extent; in otherwords, a condition in which some form ofdrunkenness is evident.But medical authorities, acquainted withmodern experimental work with alcohol,apply the term intoxication to stage ofalcoholic poisoning as well as to that ofdrunkenness. During these earlier stagesthe effect of the alcohol taken may resultin uncritical self-satisfaction with thedrinker's own importance or performance,impairment of caution and self-restraint,trespass upon conventions usually observed,ill-restrained and abnormal loquacity,or an argumentative frame of mind.Such effects of alcohol may appear evenwhen the amount taken is not sufficientto impair certain operations requiring skillor expertness. Working ability is also impairedbefore the drinker reaches the profounderdegree of intoxication which werecognize as drunkenness.The British Alcohol Investigation Committeepoints out that in these earlierstages of the intoxication process, "Thosein contact with the person so affected (byalcohol) have to do for time being withan individual whose mind lacks temporarilyits normal factor of judgment andimportant elements of self-control." Suchmental alterations are "likely to befraught with serious consequences for thedue discharge of responsibilities in all thewalks of life." Accuracy, avoidance of accidents,reticence in matters of confidenceare all obviously jeopardized.The bearing of these scientific truths onthe proposal to define intoxicating beveragesas those intoxicating "in fact" is this:If intoxication is defined as the thirdor fourth late stage which we recognizeas obvious drunkenness, then the waywould be left open for the unrestrainedsale of liquors causing these earlier stagesof alcoholic intoxication, often serious intheir effects.If the earlier stages of intoxication areto be included, every court would have tohave access to an experimental laboratoryunder the direction of highly trained scientiststo determine whether the liquorssold in any particular instance were, infact, capable of causing any of the effectsaccompanying these earlier intoxicationstages. Several persons would have to betested, and the same person several times,because of the varying conditions of susceptibility.The difliculties of administrationof such a law would be insuperableCORA FRANCES STODDARD,Secretary of Scientific TemperanceFederation.400 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.SHOULD THE STATE TEACH RELI­GION.By Dr. J. M. Coleman.Those who oppose the use of the Biblein the public school, and some Christianpeople do oppose it, do it on the groundthat religion is a private concern and thatIt should not be taught to any individualagainst his will.But while religion is a private concern,it IS no less surely a public concern. Whilean individual has a right to choose his religionwithout compulsion, the nation alsohas a right to choose its religion withouthindrance. And since morality rests onreligion, both individual and nation havea right to choose their religion and theirmorality. Both the citizen and the nation

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84are alike creatures of God.Now suppose these views conflict. Supposethat the choice of the nation conflictswith that of the individual, and such athing is not only possible but probable,which shall have the right of way ? Shallthe nation give up its right for the sakeof the citizen, or shall the citizen needto accept the decision of the nation orsuffer the consequence of his refusal?To ask this question is to answer it. In1917 the nation chose to declare war. Itimposed a draft call on its citizens. Theseactions were justified by the existingmorality of the nation based upon the existingreligion. But this did not agreewith the religious beliefs of all the citizens.All that was left for these citizensto do was to accept the national decisionwhich disagreed with their convictions,or to suffer the consequences and manyof them suffered the consequences. Eithersuch a situation is possible, or nationshave no right to declare war.Also the nation enforces its morality,based on its religion, through the courts.There are many individuals, we are told,whose morality teaches them that it isright to make and to sell liquor with morethan one-half of one per cent alcoholic content.This morality of the citizen infringeson the morality of the nation andthe citizen goes to jail as a consequence.To question the right of the nation actingthrough its government to enforce its lawsagainst the citizen would border on anarchy.Where the religion of the nationdiflfers from the religion of the individual,the former must prevail.This prepares the way for the conclusionthis article seeks to draw. The objectionis offered to putting the Bible intoour school system that it would infringeon the liberty of the Jew and unbeliever.But if the nation has the right to punishthe Jew for breaking a law in which hemay not believe, does it not much morehave the right and the duty to teach himthe law which he is under obligation tokeep? It seems to be conclusive that thenation should teach its citizens the lawwhich they have to keep. The Jew objectsto having the Bible taught, but he mayobject still more to having the Bible enforcedby the courts as it is in the caseof the common law.There is yet another point in the casefor having the Bible in the school. Thereis an old Latin saying that "the safety ofthe Republic is supreme law." The Bibleis the book of instructions that God hasgiven to men and to nations for their guidance.For the nation to neglect or ignorethe book of instructions is to court disaster.The nation surely should not put intoits laws what it does not put into itsschools.C e m p e r a n t e. . D e p a r t m e n t . .Some weeks ago, a testimony from aCovenanter who had quit the use of tobaccowas published in this paper withthe request that others who had foundgrace from God to quit should tell theirexperiences, too. The following letter hasbeen held in the hope of others to publishwith it; perhaps it will bring the others:Sterling, Kansas.The Lord brought me from Wales toMissouri in 1873. In 1875 He brought meto Kansas. My first ballot was for St.John for Governor .and for prohibition. Ihave always been glad that we came toKansas, where saloons were abolished notlong after. Now, as to tobacco, I couldwrite a long story of observation and experience.First, I believe that any Christian canquit using tobacco or any other bad habitif he be convinced of its awful sin. Whatfirst provoked me was an editorial in theNew York Weekly Witness which said, insubstance, that no Christian could use tobacco.That stung me pretty hard and Icould not get over it till I quit using it.That was about thirty-five years ago. Ithas been no temptation to me in any formsince I asked God to take it away.Second, I had been disgusted with itsfilthiness long before that.men—I shall let someone else say whethersuch users as I was are men—spitting onfloors and stoves, while they missed thehole when they raised the lid to spit onthe fire. Of course the women, wherethere is a lady, will not stand for thatnow, so that time and habit are past. Butthe old fellow is with us in more politeform, though not much more respectable.when he belches his poison fumes into people'sfaces. The other daj- a city chapcame out to talk with me and standingon the porch talking, not only smoked inmy face but turned his head to spit on thefloor when it seemed it would have beenmore convenient for him to spit out onthe ground. So we see what respect somehave yet.I question if the tobacco curse is not aworse problem than rum because of itspopularity and blind respectableness. Ithink that the fault in great measure lieswith the girls who will endure it. I thinkthat the women by the grace of God coulddo more than men to abolish tobacco. Idon't see how a woman can endure thebreath of a perpetual smoker. I have, and Ithink many others, less respect for the girlthat we see walking with a fellow who hasa pipe, cigar, or cigaret in hand or mouth.I have heard all the different phases ofexcuses for not quitting that are given bythose who say they would like to quit.Talk about prayer leagues! Why nothave fervent prayer to God by all Christiansfor help to the poor tobacco slaves.With sincere sympathy for those afflicted,E. MILLS.SOME QUESTIONS.By Mrs. M. L. Sterrett.I am merely "A cheil amang ye takin'notes," but I hoped to hear a chorus of"amens" to Dr. J. C. McFeeter's articleof a few months ago.The burden of my thought now is—Dowe realize, as we should, that "Our bodiesare temples of the Holy Spirit"?Have hospitals promoted our work inforeign lands?Would hospitals and sanitariums underthe auspices of our Church advanceChrist's Kingdom in our own country?Are our doctors and nurses as capableand consecrated as those of other denominations?What proportion of Christ's miracleswere healing bodily ailments?Was the Apostle inspired when he wroteJames 5:14, 15?Are the air, water and temperature ofHemet, Quinter or Orlando as beneficial asthe Pool of Siloam, or Battle Creek, Michigan?Have we been satisfied with our recordI have seen in National Reform and Missions andneglected the "Body beautiful"?"These ought ye to have done and notleave the other undone." Why are thereso many "weak and sickly among you"?Fullerton, California.ESAU'S REPENTANCE.Esau lost two things which would havebelonged to him as the firstborn, one ofwhich he despised and the other which heregretted. Esau despised the birthright,which was a spiritual inheritance, but heregretted the loss of the blessing, whichmeant corn and wine. That he did notcease to despise the birthright is shownby the fact that he took wives from theCanaanite neighbors, while Jacob marriedone of the chosen family.But Esau coveted the blessing. "Hastthou not a blessing for me?" he cried.There was no indifference shown aboutthat. It was for the sake of the blessingthat he sought a place for repentance andfailed to find it. Many others have failedunder like conditions. The loss of thebirthright, the spirit, carried with it theblessing, which was material. There wasonly contempt for the former, but therewere tears for the latter.

May 26, 1926A FAMILY PAPERCributeg to t{)e late 3o!)n K . 9^eebesA CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN.In thinking of Mr. Reeves my mindrecalls the words spoken by Christconcerning Nathaniel. This disciple ment for Geneva our firststep was gold."it was who had sat under the fig-tree to be the building of the Johnston As the years come and go, be theyand meditated concerning the things gymnasium. I went into the bank many or few, the one thing that willcf God, and whom Christ described as one day and laid the plans before Mr. remain with me will be that kindlyan "Israelite, indeed, in whom there Reeves and in a few minutes h'.- said, human touch, that warm-heartedis no guile." Mr. Reeves was a man "I will give five hundred dollars to friendship which made him to m.eof such Christian purity of mind and help in this project." And he never more precious than gold.heart that it manifested itself in ceased to give during all the years I do not want to feel that I shalleverything he did. His kindly eyes since.see his A face NOBLE no more. CHARACTER.were clear, and his smile was genuine. Someone mentioned to him that IThe outstanding ROBERT characteristics CLARKE. ofHe loved righteousness and hated iniquity.A.mong the many who knew saying a word to me, he took out aenjoyed the game of golf, and withoutMr. Reeves, known to us for the pastforty years and more, as they appealhim no one ever questioned tiie depth membership in the Country Club inand sincerity of his Christian devo­my name and presented it to me withtion. He was known from end to endof our Valley as a pronounced churchmanand Christian, and there was nodisharmony between the faith he sofreely professed and the life he soopenly lived.Mr. Reeves was a great friend ofthe college. Perhaps it was the nextyear after its establishment in Beavering to Japan. It was a pleasure to seeFalls that he entered Geneva, and several years before his death he car­a membership in my name in thefrom his boyhood days until the end their light shine among those to whomhe graduated in 1885. He was in­rieterested in the college because he saw local Chamber of Commerce. Theseof his threescore years and more a they were sent. There were manyfaithful and persistent toiler. He was Japanese traveling, and it would doits value to the community, and also were a few of the many nice thingsindeed a living verification of Franklin'sstatement that "God gives all dren loved to learn songs and Psalms.your heart good to see how the chil­because he esteemed the Christian men that Mr. Reeves did, and they are thewho founded it and were its leaders nice touches that only great soulsthin.gs to the industrious."Most of them could speak English.and teachers. On more than one occasionhis cordial endorsement of theconceive.Seemingly his thought was never We had the pleasure also of a dailyof self. Of him it could be truly said, prayer circle, consisting of a Bibleas of the Master whom he so faithfullyserved, "He came not to be min­who are returning to China to enterSchool student, two Chinese studentscollege and his generous support of itcarried it over a crisis and continuedistered unto but to minister." He Christian work, and occasionally someits efficiency.gave freely of his time, energy and or all of Dr. Jonathan Goforth'sBeyond this, Mr. Reeves was evermeans for the welfare of his fellow­partymen..He was ever sought by those We had evidence of answered pray­a great friend of the CovenanterChurch. He understood the positionwith whom he labored to be their er when an enemy of General Fengof the Church on its distinctive principles,and while he did not accept themleader. They knew he would never (the Christian Ge.ieral) attempted tou.^e any position he occupied "to fleece break up the meeting one Sabbathall, he respected them and respectedthe m.en who believed them and heldthem. When it was suggested in thebeginning of the recent financial campaignthat the community would notcontribute to the college as freely asif it were controlled by another denomination,and that perhaps onehundred and flfty thousand dollarswould be all that should be asked fromthe Valley, Mr. Reeves dissented fromthis view, insisted that there was agenuine respect for the Church evenamong those who differed from herprinciples, and urged that two hundredand flfty thousand dollars shouldbe asked from the community. Hisown final gift of twenty-five thousanddollars, provided for as an insurancebefore his death, revealed his owndeep interest in the college. And thisI had no occasion during my studentdays to use a bank. When we formulatedour plans for a forward move­his compliments and this remark:"You ought to have the opportunityto cultivate the acquaintance of thesebusiness men of the community." Hecarried this membership for me untilI felt that I should pay for it myself,but there never was a word or act onhis part that would make me feelthat it was not done cheerfully. Forin favor of the college for twenty-five tiful, and it was wonderful to watchthousand dollars. I am entirely sincerewhen I say that we would gladly mighty waves which seemed to behow the Korea Maru would ride thosegive up this and all his gifts to have struggling to see which could affordMr. Reeves back with us again; forin his case it is eternally true "thata man shall be more precious thanto us were: integrity, industry, unselfishnessand charity—manifested ina life of active Christian service.The word of Mr. Reeves was asgood as his bond. One never neededto reassure himself concerning him.You could trust him as you couldtrust yourself.Although of a family possessed ofsufficient means to have enabled himto live without hard work, he washis own pocket" or "feather his ownne.=t."That crowning trait of a noble life—charity—was what made Mr.Reeves the great friend he was ofmen generally and of every institutionthat made for the uplift of mankind.He was big enough and strongenough to respect those with whom hediffered and to recognize and givecredit to real worth wherever existing.He minimized minor things and mag­the largest whitecap. Several largedark brown birds of the crane familyfollowed us almost the entire wayacross. They would circle all aboutthe boat and would scarcely be seen tomove a muscle of the wing. Therewere many flying flshestoo, but wedid not see the return of the "swallow."As for temperature, on leaving themiddle west there was a blizzard aswe crossed the ton of the Rockies; thenext day was summer, and flowersand ripe fruit could be seen everywhere;then winter again on theocean; summer at Honolulu, with amost gorgeous rainbow to greet us;winter again when we reached Yokohamawhere the snow was falling;and flnallyspring as we approachedHong Kong and from there on.I wonder if you thought of the otherpassengers in your prayers! Wehad very good fellowship with onefamily of "Friends" who were return­morning, as Dr. Goforth was tellingwhat General Feng stands for andhow he became a Christian. Withina few days his manner was changedfrom violent opposition to that offriendliness, and he engaged in congenialconversation with Dr. Goforth.We were transferred to a Frenchboat at Yokohama, because the KoreaMaru had gone into the hands of anothercompany. This change delayedus one day and we arrived in HongKong March 30th instead of March29th.A Japanese student at Kobe acted• t T T ll\ T ITV A'l •;J. i.LlU iJJn. J.iJ wv^Aii, i. a.v.,-...-..*-....'.I will never forget when I was leavingfor the hospital. I dropped in to in his heart the milk of human kindnifiedthose that were major. He hadshake hands with him and to assure ness and was ever and always actuatedby the spirit of love.as guide to our party. During thehim of my appreciation of all that hehad done for me and for Geneva. He Mr. Reeves was a friend of the trip we were taken into the big copperBuddha, a very large image set infollowed me to the dtoor and, lading his Covenanter Church and of Genevahand upon my shoulder, told me how College. Prior to his election three an open court. Within was an unfamiliarsight; many little idols werehe was praying and hoping for my recovery,and assured me that I would College Board of Trustees, he had for guarding the place, some having sixyears ago as a voting member of thewas only A one REAL of many FRIEND. gifts.come through the operation in good a full score or more years been an advisorymember of the same. It was going up, being made more audible byarms. Incessant audible prayer wasMr. Reeves was one of those menThere have been few, if any, shape. men His kindly and sympatheticof whom it is difficult to write becausewho have spent their lives in the touch brought to my mind then, and our privilege to serve with him on the means of a drum in the hands of theto do them justice one's praise seemsBeaver Valley whose passing has left many times since, the words of Whit-Boarcombe Riley:the outlook for Geneva was by no one worth perhaps half a million.many of these years when pray-er. Three tourists were with us,to be excessive, and yet to do lesssuch a gap as that of the late Johnleaves the writer dissatisfied with his• T. Reeves. The institutions and or-"Wheganiz.itions that will feel his loss are he's feeling kind a blue.and never once in all this time did we saviour as Jesus is ours." Woulda man hain't got a cent, and means so bright as it now appears, One said, "I su"nose Buddha is theirown writing. He was a man to warmthe heart in the consciousness thattoo numerous to mention. There was And the clouds hang thick and heavy know him to falter or fail in his loyaltyto the institution or carpingly personal saviour? I fear not. How­she be willing to accept Buddha as herGod puts such good men into thenothing of real worthwhile work in and won't let the sunshineworld. To have known him was athe community with which he was not through.criticise the Church under whose auspicesthe college is conducted. The Our guide showed evidence of aever, they heard about Jesus in Japan.privilege; to have been somewhat intimatewith him was a blessing. Hisidentified. I shall pass all these by It's a great thing, oh my brethren,and confine myself to his warmheartedand generous friendship. His hand upon your shoulder in a will long continue to be for what he to accept Jesus as his personal Sav­for a fellow just to layentire church is indebted to him and change of heart and was more willingname will ever be honored in Geneva.M. M. PEARCE.It was in the autumn of nineteen friendly sort of way."has done for her through his generous iour than those tourists from our ownhundred and nine that I began my Mr. Reeves was a real nhilanthropist.His gifts to Geneva Colleffe were neither time, money nor energy to lieved in the Shinto religion.support of her college. He spared land. The Japanese student had be­work for Geneva College. At thattime I did not know Mr. Reeves nor large and numerous. His largest and make her .succeed.A Cantonese couple on their wayany other banker in Beaver Falls, as most recent one is included in the newJAMES S. MARTIN. home from South America also seemedfield that bears his family name. His DR. EDNA WALLACE ARRIVES IN eager for the truth; also a Baptistcrowning act was the insurance policy Tak by To prayers flve ported fore Concerning wireless. you Hing, reaching days to who have be of have So. between The been our CHINA. rough Japan China, sea been answered. safe two surely weather April praying: and journey, storms—this was 6, were We 1926. just beau­your had re­be­young Kwong became ter's selves man The say respect ^^ (Modernists) A Last, We ay. Yours that trip who service group arrived as couple, Si necessary For than but we Fundamentalists.was may province. were all not M. ever our of uneventful joined Americans, be things the EDNA least, Tak treated that Master's seven before of future.use Hing was we WALLACE.at all with missionariesin and declare give headed service a April Kobe. our along Filipino I greater thanks. might Mas­our­for 3rd. the It

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84hthe Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for Sabbath, June 13, 1926.JOSEPH'S FIDELITY.Genesis 39:16,19-23.Today we begin the study of whatmany literary critics have voted thefinest story ever written in any lan­pose in every event of his life. He i.s.sue with God. No doubt Joseph was Ernest, can you teil us the story ofsaw in every change and circumstance tempted to doubt that the ideal of his the time Joseph went to take food toof his life, not mere chance, but a dreams would be reached. There is his brothers? What did his brothersdefinite step in the carrying out of no sign to indicate their fulfllment. do with Joseph? "They fir.stthrewGod's purpose. God did not reveal Nevertheless Joseph believed God'.s him in a pit, then took him out againto Joseph just what His purpose in ])ui'pose and went on faithfully, stand- anri sold him to the Ishmaelites goinghis life was. He led Joseph step by ing by the faith of his early days. down to Egypt." What happened tostep into the knowledge of this will. In closing your study would it not his coat? "They killed a kid andJoseph ne\or knew what the next step be well to look back over your life dipped the coat in blood to take backwas to be. But he trusted God's lead- and spo if you can trace God'spro-A-i- home so Jacob would think Josephership day by day. God dealt with dential leading? If you believe that was dead."Joseph in this respect as He deals God has a purpose to fulfll in your life Here are cardboard camels onguage. It is the biography of Joseph. with us.and a plan for it, is it not reasonable which the Ishmaelites are riding toWe should read chapters 37-50 over Does not this faith of Joseph give to believe that He is using all means Egypt. They take Joseph upon onecarefully to refresh our minds on the us the secret to the fldelityspoken of to reach that purpose? Then should of them. He is seventeen years old.facts of the story.in the lesson for today? This deep we not like Joseph be faithful underWhen they reach Egypt there isWe firsthear of Joseph as the favoriteson of his father. It was this ance in his career had its effect upon though they may not seem the best inconviction of God's purpose and guid- all circumstances and conditions, even])robably a big sale—like an auctionsale. Did you ever see cattle in thepartiality that aroused the envy of his the whole of Joseph's life. It con- our eyes or working toward the end country sold at auction, Paul? "Yes.brethren. Then, we are told that he trolled his life in all its details;it or fulfilment of our plans? Believe ^^^^j^ ^^^ jjj^^ ^^j,g ^^jj ^^^^ ^^^was a dreamer. His brethren did not moulded his whole character. It made that God will bring us to our throne yourself? The one who gives thebelieve in any revelation that differed him faithful to Potiphar. It made in his own good timefrom their own experience, so Joseph him faithful to the keeper of the priswaslooked upon in scom as "that on- It made him faithful to God.dreamer." In their envy they plotted Even as a slave »Joseph was faithtoget rid of him and so we read of ful to the purposes of God as he knewhis being sold as a slave into Egypt, them. The sudden transplanting fromLesson forthe Chfldrenmost money gets the cow or the horse.That is probably how Joseph is sold.He is put up for sale with a lot ofother slaves. The king's chief offlcer,Potiphar, comes to the sale and hepicks out Joseph.He takes him to his home—a bighouse, where there are a lot of otherslaves. It is a beautiful house. Thislarge box on the sand table is Potiphar'shouse. These clothespins areHis experience seemed very discour- his father's home to this place of luxagingand unpromising to a young ury, idolatry, and sin offered a thoumanof his ambitions. It is inter- sand ways for a young man like him Lesson XL—For June 13, 1926.BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.esting to read how he behaved himself to go wrong. It would be a severe JOSEPH'S FIDELITY.through all these trials.test of character. Especially was thisGenesis 39:1-23.As we.read.these,verses^it^would,,be so1-when, Jthe-i.,transfer, , ,was,accom-Golden Text: Seest thou a man for Potiphar and the other memberswell to inquire what was Gods pur- plished with such base treachery that diligent in his business? he shall stand of his family and this colored splintpose in the life of Joseph? The char- he might be tempted to doubt the-, . , .Prov. 22:29.is Joseph.acter is but a means to an end. God goodness and providential care ofHenry, have you ever heard of a Is it hard to be good, Ann, whenhas a definite thing He wants done, God. But Joseph was faithful hereboy who did not have a great deal of you have everything you wish? Butso He raises up and prepares someone and God set His approval upon him.money say, "If I had a lot of money when you are away from your mother,to do that particular work. The char- Note the marks of faithfulness andI could be good"? Today we are going and homesick, and the people areacter is in order to God's plan. Now then how God blessed that faithwemay flndGod's plan for Joseph by fulness. The Lord was with him.to hear what happened to a young cross, is it easy to be good? Josephslave boy because he was faithful in belongs to Potiphar just as Grace'snoting what actually came about as He was a prosperous man. He wasall he was given to do, and faithful dog belongs to her. Potiphar can bea result of Joseph's experiences. What entrusted with all his master's affairs.in trying to do what God wanted him cruel or kind, just as he pleases.was that plan? Was it not to prepare God gave him strength, health, anda home for the covenant family in good looks.to do.The people here in Egypt speak aEgypt and lead them to it? The rea- It was in Potiphar's house that Jossonfor taking them into Egypt may eph met his great temptation. Al-of Isaac, Vera? "Jacob and Esau." not understand. Would you care toWho were the twin brothers, sons strange langniage which Joseph doesbe found in chapter 38 which reveals thoughit was the result of the wickedthefearfully corrupt state of the Ca- ness of an evil woman, God used it toJacob has a great large family. live, Evelyn, the only white girl.Who knows how many sons Jacob ^"^°^e a lot of people who could nothad? Yes, Russell? "Twelve." And ^^!'^^ a word of English? "I'd crynaanites and the influence they were the blessing of Joseph. "The wordbeginning to have on the covenant of the Lord tried him." Undoubtedsons.This made necessary their re- ]y Joseph would have gained much Jacob lives with his family in He­he had one daughter.all the time, I guess."Everything is against Joseph. Buthe has one friend whom he lovesmoval for a time from Canaan. Now temporal advantage had he yielded to bron. Of all his children he lovesdearly, and to whom he talks all theGoshen was an ideal spot for them to this temptation. He was a slave. Joseph best. These little boxes on thetime. Who is that friend, Margaret?multiply and be kept separate from Here was a chance to be raised up to ^^"'^ ^^^^'^ "^^'^ '^° ^°^' their home, "God." Joseph always draws near tothe evil influence of the Egyptians; the throne. Had not his dreams these cardboard sheep for their flocks. God and God never forgets to lookfor their business as herdsmen threw hinted at a throne? Was this a short ^''^ "^ ^'^ ^^"'^ *"^' ^he hills.a wall about them. Joseph's great cut to the throne? Was it right to do Joseph is a lovely boy, very differentfrom; his older brethren, who areafter Joseph. "The Lord madeallservice to Pharaoh and Egypt was evil that good might come?that he did to prosper in his hand."the means under God's hand of se- The secret of Joseph's victory here rough and coarse. Joseph often goesMany slaves would be so sulky andcuring Goshen for His people. lay in his faith in God and God's pur- with them as they care for the flocksgrouchy that they would deceive theirmaster and shirk their work. JosephIf in your reading you have noted pose for his life. This led to respect f"^ "^°^"'^ ^" ^^^ ^^''^s. But they arenever thinks of himself, but always ofthe various steps God used in carry- for his master and to regard the mar- Jealous of Joseph because their fatherothers. Soon Potiphar sees that heing out His plan in Joseph's life, you riage tie sacred. He did not play or ^.°^'^^ Joseph best and because Josephis faithful and does right, so "he madewill see how He used the sins of men, dally with temptation. He fledfrom '® ^° ^°^^'him overseer over his house, and allseen in the jealousy of his brethren, it.Use clothespins for Jacob and the that he~hrd"he" put T^tohiThand"'the sinful purpose of Potiphar's wife. The result of Joseph's fidelityand folder brethren and a colored splint for But one day some one tells a bigand the ingratitude and forgetfulness victory over his temptation was that Joseph. You see Jacob gave Joseph story about Joseph—it is Potiphar'sof the butler. He used also the ho was falsely accused. This false a coat made of many colors as a sign wife. Now see what a lie will do Josplendidcharacter of Joseph, the'accusation Joseph does not seem to of his great love. Would not Jacob seph's master believes that lie' andforces of nature in the years of plenty have replied to. He committed his have loved the other boys a very great Joseph is thrown into prison It wasand the years of famine, and dreams, case to God, assured that God would deal, too, if they had deserved it, Rus- bad enough being a slave but Joseph-God made even the wrath of man to care for him. Joseph took care of his ^., ^c'l' "Most. fathers , ^, would." But at lea.st least hnrl had a p good o-nn/^ home. ii^Jo Now hepraise Him.character and committed his reputatheywere not good. They do not try has to live in jailNext, ask. What was the dominant tion to God.to wm their father's love. R^f*-,, , i.i.' • -, - x, jcharacteristic of Joseph's life? To As a prisoner Joseph suffers forBetty, were the jails m those daysflnd that you might study the follow- righteousness sake and yet there is no dreams Mildred, Joseph can you had? tell Did us his about brothers as were good ever even so as much they "worse are now? " "Theying texts: chapter 37:5-9; 41:25, 28, complaint on his part. He knows he like him any the more? "No, they hate We will use this large brown box32, 51, 52; 45:5, 7-9; 50:18-20. We is in the path of God and whatever him more than ever because the turned upside down for the nrison.see that he had a strong faith in God s comes to him on that path will work dreams mean that some day he will Mark the barred windows 'insideleadership, and that God had a pur- for his good. He can safely leave the be over them."place these tiny boxes with barred

May 26, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 7:doors marked with a pencil for the brethren; but only bodily so, for heceils. Joseph is thrown into one of was always with them in heart. Allthem.he did in his foreign environment wasWould you be happy if this hap­made to serve the interests of thepened to you, Bobby? "I'd want tofight." But Joseph is so sunny allthe time that even the jailer growsto like him. "The Lord was with Joseph,and showed him mercy, andgave him. favor in the sight of thekeeper of the prison." So Joseph hasa little more freedom and is givencharge of the other prisoners. Vfewill tie this bunch of keys around him.They are the keys of the cells.Joseph is so kind to all the prisonersthat they all love and trust him.Do you think, Frances, that Josephever blames God for all the troublethat has come to him? No, he knowshe has done no wrong and he feelssure that if he keeps doing what Godwants him to do, and keeps sweet,that everything will be all right againsome day. He trusts absolutely inGcd.Ifoung People's UnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, June 13, 1926.HOW TO GET THINGS DONE.Neh. 1:1-3; 3:28; 4:1-6,16-23.Psalms: 27:1-4, No. 65; 37:3-8;1:1,2, No. 2; 40:7-9, No. 110; 22:12-14, No. 53; 18:19-22, No. 39; 44:1-4,No. 119.References: Isa. 6:8; Rom. 1:15-16; 12:6-8,10,11; John 15:5; Phil.4:13; 2:14; Acts 9:6; II Cor. 12:9Col. 1:9-11; 3:17,23; I Tim. 1:12II Tim. 2:15; 4:17; Heb. 11:32-34I Cor. 14:40; Luke 18:1; Jas. 1:22Ezra 5:1,2.This is just what many, many peopleneed to know: How to get thingsdone. Much that is attempted is onlyhalf done, more or less—usually less."A cake not turned" was Ephraim.It was the same with his work. It isthe same with many another failure.Failures do not always result fromlaziness, either. Fnr lots of wheelsare turning, horns blowing, gas burning,and there is a great expenditureof energy in other ways, but it doesn'tmean anything—rot a thing.To get things done, one should bea Covenanter. If Nehemiah had notbeen one of God's covenant people hewould never have amounted to any­covenant people. Anda.3 .ioon as hecould get himself on the ground oftheir operations, or v/here they weresupposed to be operating, he wasthere with both feet and all the forcehe had. No one car. hold himself chase only the sunbeam, never thealoof from the people cf God and raindrop? But, if we wish to cultivatelove for the brethren, we must"prosperity enjoy in all that may hishands employ." For the greatest accomplishment,one should ooperate sorrows, sympathize and give help inbe willing and eager to share theirwith God's covenant people, and not time of need.attempt guerilla warfare in battlingfor righteousne3.s,.To get things done, one should notcompromise with the wicked. Livingas they do, what have they to do thatthey should take God's covenant intheir mouth or that they should declareHis statutes or have any proposalswhatsoever as to how His workshould be carried on? Imagine theRicans. The white population, whichoutcome if Nehemiah had compromised formed, if the soil is soft, and the skyis very small in proportion to. .the colored,makes the eighth of the differentand if he had not given the very stiffestresistance to Sanballat and To-bursts; for the life within is so abun­is genial, it is not long before itraces represented in the two Y. W.biah. The Church fails to do what dant, that it can no longer contain itC. A. buildings in Honolulu.she is supposed to do because of the all, but in blossomed brightness andThe first is a center such as weway she lets the world in on her plans swimming fragrance it must needs letare familiar with here. It is situatedand work.forth its joy, and gladden all the air.in the heart of the town, and here;To get things done, having a mind .4nd if, when thus ripe, it refused towork is carried on for the Englishspeakingpeople of whatever race;to work is necessary, determination, expand, it would quickly rot at heart,persistence, enthusiasm for the work and die. And Christian love is justThe second is an International Institutesituated in the part of townand a realization of its importance, as piety with its petals fully .spread, developingitself, and making it a hap­when Nehemiah said: "I am doing awhere most of the people of Asiaticgreat work so that I cannot come pier world. The religion whichPrayer Meeting TopicTopic for June 9, 1926.Graces we must cultivate:—Love for the Brethren.I Peter 3:8-11.Read I John 3:11-24.Key to our forgiveness—Matt. 6:14,15.Evidence of salvation—I John 3:11,14.To break the second greatest commandmentis to commit the secondgreatest sin.Psalms: 122:1-6, No. 350; 106:1-4,No. 28; 100, No. 264; 133, No. 369.Parallel Passages: Rom. 8:2, 3;I John 2:10; John 15:12,13; Eph.5:2; I John 4:7-12; I John 4:20,21;John 13:34,35; Rom. 13:8-10; I Cor.make an effort to harmonize. Howcan brotherly love be cultivated withstrife?"Having compassion one of another."(v. 8.) "By compassion wemake another's misery our owm; andso, by relieving them, we relieve ourselvesalso." Have you known thosewho shun the house of grief, who"Love as brethren, be pitiful, becourteous.'' (v. 8.) A little boy seeingtwo nestling birds pecking at eachregardless of parentage. Whicji,makes us brother and sister Americanswith just exactly seven racesother asked his elder brother whatinthey were doing. "They are quarreling,"answered the brother. "No,"replied the child, "that cannot be:they are brothers.''Dr. J. Hamilton explains Christianlove in this way: "When a rosebud isHOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE.make peace between different nationalities,but to bridge the enormous dis­If one is to study the Word of Godand obtain the best results, there are tance between the child, who is ana few simple rules which must be ob-American born, and its parents whoFerved. No one, from the most experiencedbeginner to the wisest phil­They cannot speak English; theyare Asiatic.osopher, can afford to disregard them.The firstone is: "Always notice whothing. Any sinner, while he hasThere are manv different classes of homet, but the mountain could andbreath in him, can go through a lot of 13:4-8 (R. v.); Phil. 2:2; I Peter people addressed in the Bible. It will did go to the Mahomet of this story.motions and do considerable damage; 1:22; Matt. 22:39; Rom. 12:10; not always do to take what is ad­Nodressed to one class and apply it to a reach could, or would, come to the In­all of those the Association couldnothing but sin. But the Lord overrules,all and makes even the wrath As the spokes of a carriage wheel different class.stitute's modern rooms for housek,eeprJames 2:8.of man to praise Him. To accoml-lishanything worth while, however, each other: so also, when men are der what dispensation you are read­Association, a tiny house was built onapproach their center, they approach A third rule is: "Always notice un­ing, so, assisted by the Child Welfareto make one's life count in the ad­broughvancement of the Kingdom of the life and hope, they are drawn towards not enjoined upon the Israelites, and part of the city to another, acquaint­to Jesus Christ, the center of ing." Christians have many duties wheels, and this is moved from,oneLord, one needs to forsake sin and to each other in brotherly relationship, the Israelites had many duties not enjoinedupon those under the patri- profits of white walls, plenty of winingthe natives with the pleasures andbe in covenant with the Lord, who and stand side by side journeying tohas said, "Without me ye can do noth­theiing." Serjeant.heavenly home.—Rev. J. F. .-^rchal dispensation. The servants of dows, sinks, bathtubs, laundry tubs,God under each disnensation did what gas stoves, and all those other convenienceswhich we take for granted,To get things done, one should have "Finally, be ye all of one mind."they were told to do, and enjoyed thean interest in God's covenant people.blessings promised to them.(I Peter 3:8.) Some folks prideand which mean more to our health,A fourth rule just as importantIn the providence of God, the force themselves on being contrary. Try tomorals and spirits" than we have anyas the other three is: "Always notice«f circumstances whizzed Nehemiah understand the other person's point ofidea of, never having experienced theexactly what is said." Simple as thisout of the circle of his friends and view, and if principle is not at stake.lack.rule is. it is the one which is oerhaDs The proceedings in this InternationalInstitute are always colorful, large­most often violated in the study of theB'ble. A mere theoretical knowledgeof the laws of food and digestion,without a proner application of thoserules in the daily taking of physicalfood, would bring no physical development.So a mere theoretical knowledgeof the words and principles ofthe Holy Scriptures, without a dailyapplication of them to one's manner oflife, will bring no proper spiritual development.There must be real, personal,and continued practice of theteaching of the Holy Scriptures tobring the desired results.—^H. E." Calhounin Gospel Advocate. ^ •OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS INHAWAII.The Hawaiian Islands are Ameri;can territory and any child born onAmerican territory is an American,Hawaii who bear not the slightest, irersemblance to anything American.There are the native Hawaiians, iPolynesian people, firstcousin to theMaoris; the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans,Filipinos, Portuguese and Portoparentage live. One might imaginedown." And, of course, there should fancies that it loves God, when it neverevinces love to its brother, is notthat with so many different racesbe dependence upon God in prayer,meeting in the same building, thereand counsel with Him in His word. piety, but a poor mildewed theology,would be a certain amount of raciala dogma with a worm in the heart."ill-feeling, but as a matter of fact thereis none at all. The problem is not toknow nothing of our customs, and theyare not in touch with their childrenis speaking." In almost every instancethis will be easy to determine. atmosphere, a situation that will workwho are growing up in an AmericanIt is not enough to know that a g-iven endless confusion and hardship --forstatement is in the Bible to guarantee the mothers unless relieved, and thi?its truth. There are many statements the Association is seeking to doin the Bible made by wicked men, and through classes in English, in cdokiiig,even some which are attributed to the in hygiene, in sewing and in all otherdevil himself. There are statements housewifely arts. To further thismade for which those making them education, a plan was devised that haswere severely rebuked.in it the merit of charm, effectivenessA second rule is: "Always notice and originality.to whom the writer is speaking." The mountain could not go to Ma­ly due to the picturesque effect of thedifferent nationalities in costume.Quite a large number of older Chin­wear ese, of and European one story tion. apron, the Japanese of their practical it younger these tells FRANCES national dress. Publicity effect of New and costumes progress American, people Korean When is York dress, Board Department L. eloquent have the GARSIDE, City. one and though womeii Y. bungalow becoming W. coopera­adds adoptedC. still most Na­the to A.,

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes'***Mrs. Boyd A. White and AnnaJean attended the Women's Presbyterialat Coldenham May 18th.***The Rev. D. C. Mathews wasassisted in communion the fourth Sabbathof May by the Rev. R. W. Redpath.*'*'*The Congregational New YorkConference is meeting in Walton thisweek (May 18, 19, 20) with a delegationof about three hundred.***Jane Wilson, infant daughter ofJoseph W. and Laura McClure Steel,received baptism in the New Alexandria,Pa., church. May 9, 1926.from Second New York, 5 from ThirdNew York, and 1 from Walton, and1 from Lo Ting, China. Newburghstarted with 8 and Coldenham with11, but many more from both thosecongregations kept coming in until theaudience increased to about 100. Butthose from clear out of bounds numbered37, which was considered quitea large delegation.***Funeral services for Miss LizzieLowry were held in the New Alexandriachurch, of which she was amember, on May 18th. She passedaway at the Aged People's Home,where she had resided for a numberof years. Kindly and thoughtful forothers, conscientious and faithful inall her duties, she will be greatlymissed by a large circle of friends.'***Rev. D. H. Elliott supplied theEskridge pulpit on May 16th. Thiscongregation is desirous of soon securinganother pastor.***The communion services at NewShe was ready when the MasterConcord and Jonathan's Creek congregationswere held May 23rd. Rev.called. Services had also been heldin Pittsburgh on May 17 in chaige ofDr. K. C. Wylie, assisted by a numberof other CovenanterD. H. Elliott was the assistant.ministers.•''**J. Renwick Mathews, of NewAlexandria, Pa., won the SeniorPrize Essay Contest of the GreensburgHigh School on the subject,30, 8 P. M., baccalaureate sermon byPresident Pearce; May 31, 1:30 P. M.,Tri-State conference fleld meet; 7:45P. M., Glee Club concert; 9:15 P. M.,trophy awards; June 1, 10 A. M.,Class Day exercises; 8:15 P. M., Seniorclass play; June 2, 10 A. M., graduatingexercises, with Commencementaddress by Hugh Thomas Kerr, D.D.,to the main Geneva College building,has just been contracted for by theLL.D., Pittsburgh, Pa.; 1:30 P. M.,college authorities. The contractalumni luncheon and reunion; 4 P. M., price is $20,000, which, apart fromPresident's reception; 6:30 P. M.,the very valuable plot of ground oneclass reunions. These are the seventyeighthannual commencement exer­stands and a substantial brick garagehundred feet square on which itcises of Geneva College.***At an adjourned meeting of thePhiladelphia Presbytery on M.iy 7thin the First church took place the licensingto the Gospel ministry of ArmourJ. McFarland. The trial piecesand examinations of Mr. McFarlandbefore Presbytery, together with hisgrades from the Seminary, were of anexceptionally high standard. Just afterhis licensure he was presented witha beautiful leather-bound copy of thePsalter on behalf of the members ofOrlando congregation, where he wasspeakers we had scarcely dreamed of.The high mark in attendance so farhas been sixty-four.***The large and exceptionally wellbuilt residence of the late R. M.Downie, located directly across Collegeavenue from the west entrancerecently built, is little more than itcost in 1907 when building was nothalf so expensive as at the presenttime. The executors of the Downieestate made the price above namedas a special offer to the College becauseof their desire toi see it in possessionof the property. The buildinghas sixteen rooms of large averagesize and is conveniently locatedand admirably adapted to a numberof different uses to which it can beput to meet present pressing needs.It is especially fltted for a musicalconservatory.a member until the time of his licensure.This gift was accompanied by***Dr. J. M. Wylie, of Oakdale, 111., "Americanization in the Greensburg***The First church of Philadelphiaa very fittingletter and tribute fromstopped over a day at Geneva College Schools," the prize being a trip tohas just completed another very encouragingchurch year. At our mid­the Rev. W. J. McBurney, Mr. McFarland'spastor. The whole scene was athe first of this week enroute to the the Bermudas. There will be flveinPre-Syncdical conference at Walton. the party: the high school honor pupil,the one having the best record inthe Rev. E. L. McKnight so ably aswintercommunion in January, whenmost inspiring one, and one not often***Miss Anna Beattie and Misswitnessed by the people of our PhiladelphiaPresbytery.athletics, and the boy and girl rankinghighest in the essay contest, tobined offering ever received in thesisted, we received the largest com­Lulu Kimmel, of New Alexandria,spent a recent Sabbath with Miss MargaretBeattie, who is teaching at Par­teachers as chaperon. The party v/ill services in tlie Merrimac Mission were our May communion, during which thegether with one of the High School ***0n Tuesday evening. May 4, the history of the First church; while atnassus.sail from New York about the middle conducted by Rev. J. M. Foster. The Rev. R. C. Reed, of Central Allegheny,***Mr. William J. Hawthorne, of of June.text was: "Adorn the doctrine of God also led us to the spiritual heightsThird New York, has left this pastour Saviour in all things." Titus 2: through his scholarly and forceful**''Communion was observed inweek on a business trip to Mexico.10. The hands lifted for prayer, and presentation of Scripture truth, we receivedon communion Sabbath theMontclair congregation on Sabbath,He expects to be gone about threethe number of men who came forwardindicated how much they gave largest Thank Offering in the historyMay 16th. Re\-. A. A. Wylie, pastorweeks.—Cor.of Syracuse congregation, was the assistantand brought great inspii-ationheed to the things that were spoken. of the congregation. There were nine***The graduating class in GenevaSome cam© for "the coffee and rolls" received into the membership of theCollege this year numbers 73, an in­ancreaseof 13 over last year which to people. His sermons were excellentspiritual uplift to thi! waitingdistributed after service. Sc.mc came church this past year. On the otherto sit in a Avarm room for the two hand, our membership was decimateddate had been the largest graduating and his visit among u.s did much gocd.hours of the service. But being there, by six deaths this past year. Duringclass in the history of the college. All were sorry when the time came toand hearing the gospel message, re­thsult in awakening a number of them pastorate here forty persons have beenfour and one-half years of oursay good-bye. There were thirty-six***Delegates to the Pre-Synodicwho sat down to the Communion table,and to Synod should bring their ownto a sense of their need of Christ and received into the membership of thethe largest number Montclair has everPsalters. On Synod Sabbath eveningHis salvation. "I am made all things church. In this same period twentyhad. There were three accessionsthere will be a union service of theto all men, that I might by all means members have died. This unusuallyfrom among the children of thechurches of Walton in which our ownsave some." I Cor. 9:22. God's word large number of deaths, together withchurch: Margaret Park, and PaulPsalters will be used and extras willdoes not return unto Him void, but the removal of others from the boundsand Ernest Christner.be convenient.accomplishes that which He pleases, of our congregation and the purging***The New York Presbyt-n-ial MissionarySociety, which met in Colden­**«'Pjjg Young People's Study Classand prospers in the thing where to of our roll, has served to keep ourof the New Alexandria congregationHe sends it." Isa. 55:11.membership where it was when weham on May 18th, was a wonderfulheld its last meeting in the beautiful***The First church in Philadelphia began.—S. E. G.success in every way, and the hospitalityof the Coldenham people couldnew home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H.is now passing through the novel experienceof a genuine revival in the FINAL CALL TO SYNOD.Beatty, of Delmont. The next meetingwill be at the McFarland home,Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Place—Walton, New York.not be surpassed. About 100 attendedthe evening service, and nearly thatnear Latrobe, at the opposite extremityof the congregation.esting and helpful and spiritual, but For the beneflt of any delegatesOur meetings have always been inter­Date—June 2nd, 7:30 P. M.many were there during the after­whonoon. Seventy sat down to the bigchickendinner served at six o'clock.during the winter months the attendancehad fallen oft' considerably. To tainment, the Walton congregationdo not understand the plan of enter­*'*Miss Mary Curry, a member ofour Winchester, Kansas, congregation, All were delighted with the gripping,give variety and increase the attendancethe pastor announced on a Sab­breakfast for delegates, who will se­will provide overnight lodging andand also of this year's graduating inspirational address of Miss Ellaclass of Geneva College, has been offereda good position for next year as from Lo Ting, China. A full reportMargaret Stewart, home on furloughbath morning that each class in the cure other meals at the hotels andSabbath School would be asked to haveteacher in the high school. Newrestaurants at reasonable rates.will appear in another issue. Thefull charge of the prayer meeting onBrighton, Pa., where she has been engagedat intervals for the past year Montclair, N. J.next annual meeting will be held inso many successive Wednesday evenings,and we would see which class The address of Mrs. Agnes E.NOTICE.in practice teaching.***Commencement week this year would have the best meeting with the Steele, Treasurer of the Women's Associationfor the Aged People's Home,***At the annual meeting of the at Geneva College is May 27 to June 2 largest attendance. Well, to say theNew York Presbyterial Missionary inclusive. The program for the week least, it certainly started things to has been changed to 129 East EndSociety at Coldenham, May 18th, there follows: May 27, 8 P. M., literary societyreceptions; May 28, 9 P. M., and so many good things in each the high cost of furnishing a roommoving. Such a variety of meetings Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Owing towere 4 delegates from Bovina, 2 fromCambridge, 12 from Montclair, 12 Spring festival. Reeves Stadium; May meeting, and outstanding special the fund for endowing a room is $400instead of $350 as formerly.—PressCommittee.

May 26, 1926A FAMILY PAPERMxti)^ i&apttems WlelJlf iufis H o m e (!?oing0Cbe Cbtistian Bation's;CobenanUt Bebp KollCbe Cbtistian Bation'sCobenantet; Baptism ISiecotti^be CbtistianNation'sCobenantet QJ^bbing J5eU0Cbe Cbtistian illation'sCobenanter Deatfi Botiue"A iwcet new blosaom of humanity. "1 indeed baptize ye with water, but "Uud. Uie best maker of all marriaKes, "Xhere is no death! WhatFresh fallen from God'a own home to Une mighUer than 1 cometh. . . . uumDine yuur taeartain one." jg transition."flower on earth."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with lire."CoTMianter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited tothil column.record the baptism of their childrenBORN. , here.To Mr. and Mrs. Abbott S. Cutter,of Cambridge congregation, on May7th, a son, Walter Morton.GOLDEN WEDDING IN HEBRONCONGREGATION.On May 10, 1926, friends and neighborsmet at the country homei of Mr.and Mrs. J. T. Sanderson to remindthem of their wedding anniversary.It was on this date, just fiftyyearsago, that Mary Caroline McFarlaneand John T. Sanderson were united inmarriage at the home of William Sandersonby Rev. S. M. Stevenson. Onlytwo of those present on that occasionare now living, Mrs. Anna Dunn andMrs. Kate Sanderson. We regret thatneither could be with us on this day.At noon dinner was served to morethan 100 guests, after which the honoredguests were seated under thebeautiful shade trees on the lawn anda program, consisting of old timesongs, early reminiscenses, etc., waswomen seemed to vie with each otheras to who could do the best cooking.The gentlemen were so politethat not even a word of complaintwas heard about anything. And thechildren appeared to enjoy themselves.When seated at the tableProfessor Park asked the blessingand then all "fell to." The time flewfast while we ate and talked and soonwe had to be reminded that a businessmeeting was to follow. Mr.Bowser called the meeting to orderby asking the pastor to lead in prayer.Mr. Davis and Mr. Steel were electedto take the place of the two retiringtrustees. Mrs. Slater and son Paulwere re-elected unanimously precen-lars in gold in appreciation of thesplendid work GREELEY, she has COLO. done among us.tress and assistant precentor and Mrs. Refreshments Jas. A. of Beattie, cake, cream greatly and belovefeewere by this served. congregation, passed to the great work of salvation on thecof­number with which Jesus launchedwere given a vote of thanks for theirservices during the past year. Each her George Better Robb, Home son May of 5th our and pastor, was world.organization having given an interestingreport, the deacon board recom­She cal School had received with fivediplomas distinction. He for was her have a presentiment of approachinglaid graduates to rest in in June the from Evans Indiana Cemetery. Medi­Our church at Washington maymended a raise in the pastor's salary,due to increased membership, coveted Mr. William position, Nelson, because who the has appoint­spentBible appointed reading interne the at last the five hospital, years. a de.

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84God forbid. Weakening in the covenkntcannot be justified by the Bible.Withdrawing from the bond releases'God from bestowing the blessing, andprompts Him to administer chastisenient.\ VVyman needs the help of the•.(Chui-ch, her motherly sympathy, heri)revailing prayers, her linanciai sup-,)port. Let not Wyman be forgotten,lest the place that knows her now maysoonKANSASknow her noPRESBYTERIAL.more forever.•The Twelfth Annual Convention ofthe"' Women s Missionary Societies of'K.^nsa's Presbytery convened Wednesdaymornmg, April 28, at Blanchard,Iowa, Mrs. W. O. Ferguson, Denison,Hansas, presiding with ease and dignity..••j£now. Pray, Go, Send" was themotto, lor the convention. Miss RoseHuston, a missionary trom China, hadchaige of the praise service. Rev. Elmerliussell, superior, Nebr., openedtne convention with prayer and devotionalservice, using as his subject•• ine Great Commission."ihe liibie .stuuy throughout the con-, vention was,conducted by Rev. M. S.McMillan,. Clarmda, iowa, using asiiib subjects "The Unjust Steward,"••Jiivangeiists Are Like Fishermen,"sions and Evangelism," using the four home in April. All the games played because of its quickening influence uponthe spiritual life of the studentwords 01 tne motto lor his divisions. were about animals and birds. Thene Closed his address with these lavors and reireshments were also m body, particularly those of their numberwho constitute the numerouswords, "uo Forth m the Name of the the torm oi animals. A good timeiiiessed baviour."was reported.une Item oi business was to make Dr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke andMiss Elizabeth iviciN aughton a ijite Mrs. T. M. Slater worshipped with usMember oi tne Synodical.on a recent Sabbath. Also a numberihe loiiowing omcers were elected 01 ueneva boys who were in Philadel­for tne coming year: President, Mrs.Jennie iVici^'ariand, Olathe, Hansas;V ice-i'resident, Mrs. O. if. Thompson,Blancnard, iowa; Correspondmg anuRecording Secretary, Mrs. BertiL,wing, i).ansas City, Mo.; Treasurer, was not discovered ior a few days asMrs. iiichard McAllister, Topeka, Kansas.She lived alone. "Blessed are thsyihe Corresponding Secretary's reportshowed all societies have been aprayer groups recently formed as aresult of the week's special meetingsled by the secretary of the ChristianLaymen's Association.Mr. R. A. M. Steele was presentthroughout the convention and, ablyassisted by a large choir of Covenanteryoung people, led in the singingof the Psalms. To have hundreds ofyoung people sing the Psalms iindersuch leadership is doubtless an excellentway of bearing testimony tothese divinely inspired songs and securinga favorable consideration ofthem by those unfamiliar -with them.The visitors were so favorably impressed with Geneva and its sur­uusy people during the past year, witnimprovement and progress in manyways.pastor. We commend his widow and roundings that they most heartily respondedto a suggestion from theirAt Blanchard one feels that he is two daughters, Jean and Bessie, whoamong people who have given themselvesto Christ and who are therefore to Him who said "1 will never leave of their semi-annual conventions atare members of Second Philadelphia, leaders that they return for anotheramong the happiest of mortals. No thee nor forsake thee."some future time. The president ofone during tne convention believed Our assistant at communion this the college assured them that theythat a lonp- face is consonant with re­year was Rev. A. Kilpatrick, of Va­would again be made most welcome.ligion, for all are sure the Lord loves lencia, Pa. He preached on the followingsubjects: "Sin and Its Rem­a cheertul giver of himself. As £.consequence, all that was done, study, edy," "Gods Love to Sinners," "Christprayer, praise and play was an act ofand. "ine Miraculous Feeding." He worship of Him wno gives us richlygaVe us a new view of these parables, all things SECOND to enjoy PHILADELPHIA.and we go away and "Strong Faith." There was good congregation, as well as the smoothbjiowmg now we Dnristians should ap- realizing The oflicers in our of hearts the Women's that such MissionarySociety with for one 1926-27 another are: and Mi-ss with tha West and Arnold Wood, two of the convention reflects MEETING. no little credit up­good attendance at all the meetings. Mar­running PITTSBURGH of the local PRESBYTERYmachinery of the,piy tiitm to our lives.fellowshipWe received a hearty welcome to God Jane is Peoples, a foretaste president; of that much Mrs. better J. R. Sabbath School children, made a professionof their faith at this time. less Pittsburgh had much to Presbytery do in making met upon inCollege on all who Hill had Church, to do with Tuesday, it and doubt­May 11.ijiuncaaiu. Mrs. Armstrong adu^tiicuuie convention, welcoming us Ramsey, secretary; SECRETARY.Mrs. James A. A Community Relief Society has the spring visitors session the and favorable for the impression firsttimelife Bell, which vice-president; is to come. Miss Bertha/ll a vcj.^- picasiiig maniier. iiut the Carson, treasuTer. An interesting been organized by the women of the in above the referred new stone to. building of the CollegeHill Church. The retiring Mod­iui-ancii congregation than before. group of seven women told stories Sabbath School rooms for several to our departed members, the Rev. R.,. Jjiany mterebiihg papers were read, from Mrs. Goforth's fascinating book, weeks pending the laying of a new J. Dodds, D.D., and the Rev. T. H.VMiiun snuwiid a great deal of forexniiuoiiiand careiui study had been These stories were entitled: "The Lit­Sabbath we again worshipped upstairs tor of the near-by Geneva Church,"How I Know God Answers Prayer." carpet m the main auditorium. Last Acheson, D.D. J. C. Slater, D.D., pas­jjiUtca en them; "r oreign Missions a tle Red Bird," "The Toothache," and the entire congregation expressed read the Scripture lesson. The court^N^,..^D^ay Co the Lite ot the Cnurch," "Searching for Him," "The Red Ul­delighster," "Five Dollars and a . Glove," appearance. The electric light was by the Rev. Alexander Kilpatrick,and pleasure at the improved was fittinglyconstituted with prayertj.y iiiia. tiiack,- Clarinda, iowa, "TheUii^uuiai 'jtip-peai of Missions to Women,oyiVij.;=. Chestnut, Hebron, Kan­Key." Here we learned of the power some time ago. A new carpet and re-work in this presbytery as pastor of"The Sewing Bee," and "The Lost installed and the interior painted D.D., who fiftyyears ago started hissas, ' increasing m knowledge," by of prayer in the Christian life. The upholstered furniture are our latestMrs. Adams, Superior, Nebr., "Theimprovements. This was made possiblemuch sooner by the gift of $1,000Part inat Covenanter Women HaveHad in the Missions of Our Church,"from Hon. J. E. Sterrett, Unitedpower of the word of God in Christianlife was illustrated by the story ofPaul Canamori—"The Moody ofJapan"—told by Dr. John Peoples.-A group of six women, suitably cos­phia attending the Penn games.Miss Caroline Sneden attendedchurch on the evenmg ot April 5tliand peacefully entered into rest aftershe retired tnat evening. Her bodywno die in the Lord."Mr. Robert Neill was called homeon March 5th, 19Z6. He was a memberof Arch Street Presbyterianchurch. Dr. Clarence MacCartney isDesires to Commune With Us,""Christ's Exaltation and Its End,"The very skilful manner in whichall preliminary arrangements for theconvention were made by committeesof the student body, under the leadershpof Samuel Boyle, of our Topekathe Pine Creek and Union congregations.Seventeen congregations out oftwenty-three had elder representation.Sixteen of the eighteen pastorsof the presbytery were present, J. B.by Miss Mary Boyd, Kansas City,CHRISTIAN States Representative LAYMEN'S at the CONVEN­ DawesiVio., '-intercession and Missions," byReparation Conference, TION. who is atMite. Keys, Winchester, Kansas "Who tumed, gave "Winning Uncle Sam's present What in was Berlin. generally He gave regarded the money as a Willson and Anthony Khouri being detainedby sickness. Thirteen of thetehall Go For Us," by Mrs. Milroy, Adopted Children for Christ." Pictureson the wall back of the platform Sterrett, of young who people was under for the long auspices years an of twenty-two ministers, members of them very memory helpful of and his inspiring cousin. Miss conference Mary

May 26, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11The Rekrined Presbyterian Churchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesite members to send their orders forCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church and SabhathSchool Supplies of every description.I^uhBf&tion Department:Dsatt of &\in»ti»n (CButation ai t;;*9te0b?trcian C|urtt) in tt)t 01. Si, 9.Witherapoon Bldg or any of itaWillson Philadelphia felt strong Depositorieaenough forsame. E. L. McKnight was continuedassistant clerk for the ensuing year.The biggest business of the day wasthe hearing of three candidates forlicem-ure, Roy Cathcart Fullerton,Remo Irwin Robb, and Robert CargillWard. Each presented an exegesisthat was scholarly and most instructive.Tlie licensure sermons were ofan extraordinary character. Thechurch was well filled and theypreached to all, forgetting that theywere under criticism, as if they werebreaking the bread of life to a congregation.Our fifty year old-youngpastor, A. Kilpatrick, led in the licen-.'ure prayer and most tenderly commendedthem to the Great Shepherd'sguidance as they go forth to sei-ve.President M. M. Pearce, D.D., amember of the court and Moderatorof the Synod, brought in his usualgracious way greetings from the highercourt to the presbytery follov/ingthe noon recess.The resignation of F. F. Readefrom the Youngstown congregationwas accepted, and W. J. Coleman wasappointed tc declare the pulpit vacant.R. W. Redpath was appointedModerator of the Youngstown session,and a provisional session was set upwith the two members of the Youngstowncongregation and an elder fromNew Castle, Geneva and Beaver Fallscongregation';.E. L. McKnight was transferredfrom the East End congregation tothe Allegheny. Presbytery wisheshim God's blessings in his new pastorate;regretting at the same time thathe leaves off so effectual a work at thethis summer. Pacific Coast, Kansas,Iowa, Ohio, New York Presbyteries,can you better that?Some high spots of the Clerk'.s mostinteresting and detailed .'^taiistical reportare as follows: Presbytery wentback twenty-two members last year,leaving a total membership of 1,691.Bear Run, College Hill, Geneva, NewCastle, Rehoboth and Syrian were theonly congregations reporting netgains. New Castle led with an increaseof ten. The total increa.se ofall congregations was sixty-seven—not quite three per congregation. Thewords of the Clerk seemed must timelywhen he said, remarking on theabove facts, "Somehow we cannot helpbut feel the full searching parties arenot upon the hills." The total SabbathSchool enrollment is 2,343. 741tithers are reported out of a totalmembership of 1,691, being aboutforty per cent. As to congregations.Central Allegheny, College Hill, Connellsville,Mercer, Millers Run, Parnassushave more than fifty per centof their members enrolled tithers.Parnassus reports 50 out of 55; MillersRun 23 out of 32. College Hillalone reports more than a hundredmembers tithers. Millers Run reporteda per member giving averageof $223 which exceeds the record establishedlast year $185 set by theCollege Hill congregation. CollegeHill was second this year with $115,Parnassus was third with $113.There is evidently something in tithing!The total giving for all purposes inpresbytery amounted to $117,785.00,which is larger than any year in thehistory of the presbytery s.ive lastwhen the College Hill new buildingpayments swelled the total to $129,-849. The average per member forall of presbytery is nearly seventydollars. The sum total of giving isa tithe of one million, two hundredninety-eight thousand, four hundredand ninety dollars. It is doubtful ifCOVENANTER BOOKS FORChildren's CatechismBrown CatechismShorter CatechismLarger CatechismNew England Primer CatechismRef. Presbyterian CatechismRef. Pres. Manual DoctrineElliott's HandbookMcKnight Handbook Second ComingSALE50 "35 "60 "10 '10 "15 "Ref. Pres. Testimony 1.00 15 "Confession Ref. Pres. Book Faitlh Discipline1.00 40 "Old Minutes Synod 10Minutes Synod, present year 50New Psalms without music 35New Psalter, cloth 1.25Full Leather Psalters 3.00Double Psalter 50J. C. McFeeter's "America" 1.00F. E. Allen's "Book of Job" 1.75Poets and Poetry Covenanters 75Martyr Graves Scotland 1.75Psalm Selections 3030 cents a dozen30 "the income of presbytery's membersEast End church. East End serves equals this. Those who have thankCHRISTIAN NATIONnotice that they will have a pastor offerings in it certainly have a bles.sing!by Pall if it bo God's will.PUB. CO.R. H. Martin did not see his way Presbytery meets next Autumn at1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.clear to accept the Pittsburgh pastoratewhen same was presented to The College Hill women were he must learn the lesson of taking holdthe Allegheny church.NEW YORK CITYhim by presbytery. Presbytery had INDIANA'S hostesses to GREATEST the presbytery RECREA­ and its of a dangerous looking problem in aardently hoped that he might, but obligationsalready assumed precluded, ning. Winona All was Lake, in accord Indiana. with their and Moses did so and it became afriends both TIONAL at noon CENTER. and in the eve­discreet way. "Take it by the tail,he so declared.celebrated "Cameron Standards." Dr. rod in his hand."Winona is vigorously pursuing her A restful night on Lake ErieLie. Paul D. McCracken acceptedpreparationsKilpatrick toldforusthewhatcomingpresbyteryseasonon one of the Great Ships of the C G B Une makes a pleasantttie call to the Slippery Rock congregationand presbytery Send made 5c. Postage arrange­withhad toaeatmostfiftyencouragingyears ago!outlook.The ClerkThe break m your journey. A good bed in a clean, cool stateroomarrayPro Temof talentread fromon thetheChautauquaold minute a long, sound sleep and an appetizing breakfast in the momine'ments to meet in special for session forprogrambooks abouthasthatnevereventfulbeen surpassedday. PresbyteryinSteamers "SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF ERIE"-"CITY OF BUFFALO"his ordination "Summer and in.stallation at thepreviousadjourned,years; afeelingprogramthatcrowdedit hadDaily May 1st to November I Leave 15th Cleveland—9;00 P. M.Slippery Homes" Rock church, July 7, 11)26, atwithbeenthegoodbestto workartistswithattainablethe headisofarranged.Leave Buffalo- 9:00 P. M. f Eastern J Arrive Buffalo— •7:00 A. M.10 A. M., Eastern Standard Contains Time. 96 the Church.The special artists' event Arrive Cleveland *7:00 A. M. 1 Standard Time j /arrive tsuttalo-E. L. McKnightpagesw.-rsofnamedbeautifulchairman,and empoweredthis year in addition R. W. to REDPATH, the regular• Steamer "CITY OF BUFFALO" arrives 7:30 A Mpicturesto selectand descriptionsa committeeon arrangements,program presents th]-ec Clerk great Pro entertainments,McCormack July 14, Zim-A^olSobil'BS^teiT?^?^"""^'^^^"'^'"''''^"^^Tem. Connections for Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, Toledo, Detroit and other pointisaidof idealcommitteeto ])Ian .-ar.d hcjidvacationa Presbyteryspots inPicnicat the Rose PointTbebalist July 23, and Homer August 11. Send Cleveland for free sectional and Buffalo puzzle chart ottheCampmountainssometimeof The recreational advantages of the Great Transit Ship "SEEANDBEE" Co.Fare $5.50and .tete FoirSullivan, Ulster, Winona are unequalled. Two new 32-page Cleveland, booklet. Ohio^^^^ C & B SteamersYour Rail Ticket isOrange and DelawareCounties, struction, making three covered andcovered Roque Courts are under con­Daily ServiceGood on our SteamersNew York. Gives the addresses, rates, four open courts. These courts areconveniences of many hotels, boarding the gift of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sunday.houses and farm houses. ReformedThe Warsaw Country Club isPresbyterian (Covenanter) Churches putting its golf course in excellentat White Lake, Walton and Delhi. condition and can be reached by aSend 5c postage toboat or road in ten rninutes. Numer­G. L. ROBINSONGeneral Passenger Agent, Dept. L.N. Grand Y. Central Ontario Terminal, & Western N. Y. Ry. C.ous other sports, including bowling,tennis, baseball, volley ball, boating.copyJAMES S. TIBBY10 copies or over 25209 9th Street Pittsburgh, Pa.fishing and swimming are features of Now, if he had attempted to take ita season at Winona. The climax of by the other end, there Would ha-\'ethe summer is reached in the Bible been trouble i-ight then and there. SoConference, which will convene August13-22, with some two dozen speakers,four of them from abroad. Anyinquiries will be cheerfully answered.M. A. MARTIN.it is throughout human experience.HUMAN INTEREST IN THE BOOKDIVINE.By W. W. Dickey.No. 8.A Lesson on Discretion.Another lesson Moses needed tolearn was a lesson in discretion inhandling a difficult or dangerouslooking problem. In his reluctance toaccept the call to go back to Egypt tolead his people out of bondage he wasevidently considering the difficultiesand dangers he might run into incarrying- out this mission. He wasbeing given a demonstration, showingthat a dangerous looking problemcould be Irandled with discretion. Hewas told to cast the rod that he heldin his hand on the ground. "He didso and the rod became a serpent andMoses fled from it." Here was adangerous looking problem and hewas inclined to run from it. But no,There are family problems, neighborhoodproblems, and there are problemsarising in our congregations thatmay seem dangerous and would stirup strife and bitterness if taken bythe wrong end; but if taken discreetlythe darting tongue and poisonousfangs might be avoided.Princeton, Ind.(Scripture reference for No. 7 will befound in Ex. 3:2-3.)PROHIBITIONMOTHER GOOSE-By-ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEPlaylet of Rhymes andJingles for Children25 Cents

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84L I S T E N !Winona Lake, Ind.AUGUST 6-15, 1926^ ^ ^ARE YOU PLANNINGTo be in the largest Covenanter gathering ever held in America? This is the great event to which the eyesof Covenanter Young People are turned these days. Several hundred have said they would plan to be there.It will cost some time and money, but nothing like it has ever before been undertak-en in our Church. Makethe investment in the faith that the returns will far outweigh the cost.AFTER ALLThe cost will be surprisingly low. Nearly all will go in motor cars, at the minimum expense in travel. Somegroups are planning to charter a motor bus by which a dozen or more can travel together. This method oftravel will be enjoyable and reasonable in cost. One of the hotels at Winona Lake agrees to furnish room andboard for $15.00 for the ten days—11.50 a day. This is reasonable indeed!THE PROGRAMIs being completed. It will be the very best we know how to make. We didn't know we could get so many goodthings into ten days. We will tell you more of the program a little later.THE CLIMAXThere will be the finestrecreation times. Each afternoon will be free for this. There will be music and singingand boating and games for all. But this is not what we are going to Winona for. We are going for newvisions of life and service. We will get acquainted with one another, but we expect to get better acquaintedwith Christ, the fountain-head of all our joys.We ex­The Winona blessings are calculated to reach farther than the tennis court and the bathing beach.pect them to search out the very depths of our souls.COMEYOUNG PEOPLE—there will be blessings for you!JUNIORS—provision has been made for a Conference for you!OLDER FOLKS—you are welcome. There will be room for you!PRAYWhether you can come or not, pray for this firstnation-wide gathering of Covenanter Young People, that itmay be everything that our Master wants it to be.PLAN YOUR VACATION FOR AUGUST 6-15YOUNG PEOPLE'S SECRETARY.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR JLNE 20. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JUNE 16.VOL. 84. NO. 2173.42nt) annual ^pnoli jOtumberJUNE 2, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" vvas merged in tiie Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April Ist. 1909.Christian Nation becaine an international weelcly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Entered as second-class matter at the post office atRidgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SA SABBATH FOR BARBERS.THE law in New York State has requiredthat all barber shops shall beclosed on the Sabbath, except in the citiesof New York and Saratoga Springs. Inthose two cities barber shops were permittedby law to operate until 1 P. M. Abill originating with the State Federationof Labor was passed recently that requiresall barber shops everywhere in the Stateto close on Sabbath. In the hearings onthe bill that were held by the Governor,the barbers of the State were practicallyunanimous in demanding that the Governorsign the bill; which he did. Nowthat the law of the State makes no exceptionsin the matter of Sabbath observanceby barbers, it is to be hoped that thelaw will be enforced.BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.ALTAR TO ASTARTE.The American-German archaeologicalparty working on the site of ancientShechem some thirty-four miles northwestof Jerusalem have uncovered an Israelitishaltar to Astarte, the moon goddess.The Bible story of Solomon's idolatryreceives corroboration. The accountof the find published by the expeditionasserts:"In the secondary stratum of the ruins,going back to preprophetic and prophetictimes, a remarkable Israelitish altar toAstarte has been uncovered, particularlyconfirming the truth of the earlier prophetsconcerning the multiform idolatriesof the cities of Northern Israel. Alsoquantities of pottery of both the Israelitishand Canaanitish periods have been retrieved,besides lamps, articles of bronzeand other objects of very high archaeologicalvalue. In the earlier stages of thework the foundations of a building of largeproportions were uncovered. The impressionwith the archaeologists is strong thatthis structure will finallybe shown to bethe palace of Jeroboam I."The preliminary work on the ruins willbe suspended about May 15th until afterthe Palestine harvest. About June 20ththe American party, represented by BishopDu Bose, will join the German party, representedby Professor Ernst Sellin of theUniversity of Berlin, who is Professor ofArchaeology and Semitic Languages inthat institution. The archaeologists considerthat their main task and the morehighly important of their findsremain tothe work to be taken up in the Summer."VODKA REDUCES INDUSTRIAL OUT­PUT.A special correspondent of the NewYork Times reports that a strenuous campaignis being waged in Soviet Russia toovercome the increasing idleness of theworkers and to remedy the decrease in production.The Soviet Press is waging afrank and furious fightagainst the evil,and does not hesitate to connect the presentincreasing decline in production withthe reintroduction of Vodka of 40 per centalcoholic content. The "worker correspondents"from many factories point tothe fact that the decline in production beganlast Fall. Vodka of 40 per centstrength was reintroduced last October.The two are evidently connected in theminds of the correspondents. As one itemrepresents conditions: "Unnecessary absencesfrom work increase 25 per cent afterpaydays, the reason being drunkenness."Other items enter into the case,but the consensus of opinion in Russiaseems to be that the prime cause of thepresent increase in idleness and decreasein production is the sale of high proofspirits. And the assertion is confidentlymade that Russia will be forced to returnto Prohibition in the interest of purelyeconomic conditions.CHARACTER IN EDUCATION.Some 400 superintendents, teachers, directors,principals and others interestedin education attended the Spring conferenceof the Normal School and Teachers'College section of the New York Societyfor the Experimental Study of Education.The outstanding fact stressed by the conferencewas that education should tend tothe development of character rather thanto mere instruction in the tables.Dean Paul Klapper, of the College of theCity of New York, declared for greaterattention to character and personality,health and speech, in the matter of requirementsfor entrance to teacher trainingschools.Dr. John S. Roberts, District Superintendentof Schools in the city, declared:"Every teacher should hold up as a constantreminder the admonition that 'theaim of education is the development ofcharacter.'"Dean John W. Withers, of the School ofEducation of New York University, said:"Notwithstanding psychology, childrenmust be supervised, and the big problemis producing teachers to supervise themand help them in the development of character."(Continued on page 4)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84JOHN FIFTEENTH CHAPTER.By E. W. Hosack.and his threadbare suit, what there selfish and took everything away fromThe Saviour says, the vine am I, was of it, scarcely able to cover him, the others," cried Mehitable Jane.Abide in me, or ye shall die. let alone to keep out the wind and cold. And all the Budget children began to the boys need more food than the girlsAnd e^ery branch that fruit doth bear, Father and Mother Budget had not sob and cry in earnesttill their folks do—boy.3 always do. And some of youHe purgeth it with greatest care. as yet made their appearance in this couldn't understand a word.girls need larger dresses and moreThe branch can't of itself yield fruit. family conclave. The twelve youngsterssat around with not much to say Budget, ''let's hear from one at a time we can straighten that out and all be"Come, come" commanded Father pretty things than the others. ButExcept the sap comes from the root.The branch that doth in me abide, —at first. It seemed that they had as to who said and what they said. happy."Shall bring forth fruit, which naught all been out together at some big affairwhere were a lot of folks they George Edward can go on, and Susan Mehitable Jane, "and when we'veMehitable Jane may begin, then "Let us start in now," suggestedcan hide.To abide in me ye haven't learned, didn't know but wanted to—high brow Ann, and so ontill all have had their tvened up let's go back where thoseThen sure with fireye shall be burned.Abide in me so we are one.Ask what ye will it shall be done.Keep my commands, abide in love,I keep my Father's from above.If all these things doth yours remain.Then ye mj' joy maystill retain.For this command comes from above.See that ye do each other love.If ye my friends wish to be true.What I command see that ye do.I call ye not my servant then,.Servant cannot his lord's will ken.All things I heard my Father sayI have made known to you this dayYe did not make your choice of me.But I ordained that mine ye be.Then all ye ask of Him through me.He surely will that do for thee.If ye each other love this day.That's my command to you I say.If hatred of the world ye know.It hated me since long ago.If ye were of the world in sin.The world would love those of theirkin,But since I chose you mine to beThe world will hate, as ye shall see.Ye know I said to you this word,The servant's lesser than his lordFor surely they will make a fight.If ye attempt to do the right.They hate the Father and the Son,to the outsider in the appearance ofthis Budget family. As the childrendecreased in size, the poorer andscantier was their clothing, and theglow of health diminished in theircheeks. Poor tiny Tim Budget wasa weazene.d up little fellow withscrawny arms and hollow cheeksfellow, I would suppose, they do notlove at all. See how poorly fed andwretchedly clothed he is while thatlarge.st girl looks like a queen."The Budget children were stunnedwith amazement. -Of course they hadalways thought that their parentsreally did love them and loved themall equally. But the chance remarksof the stranger folk made them takenotice. Mehitable Jane was the bestdressed and looked the best nourished.George Edward came next and thenSusan Ann and so on till tiny Timdidn't seem to belong at all. Perhapsthese people were right after all.When they reached home they gatheredin the big sitting room to haveit out."Well," declared Tim, "I am hungry.I don't get half enough to eat—ever.That's what makes me so pinchedlooking. Can't you see how white andTHE BUDGET FAMILY. skinny I am, and tiny too? But lookHence all these wicked deeds are done.The Budget family sat in gloom. at Mehitable Jane. She certainly doesBut this is written in their laws,The oppression was awful. Twelve of not lack fOr food.""Well, Ado we N have N to Okeep Uon doing N C E M E N TThey hated me without a cause.them sat there^—an old fashioned family.the dainties and milk and steaks go see the other girls in need, can't :-: TO I :-;"No," broke in William John, "all that sort of thing. Mother? When IWhen we the Comforter shall knowWhich on you shall our God bestow.There was Mehitable Jane taking on her table, but precious little on share my gifts of food and clothingAnd with it yours shall well agree.the center of the stage as usual, becausethere was so much of her—a unique way of eating. Each person we need?" asked People's Mehitable Conference Jane. of the Reformedmine." The Budget family had a with Delegates them until we and each Others have what Who Will Attend the YoungThen He shall testify of me,Denver, Colo.beautiful girl, so attractive and had a separate little table—no two "And can't I do the same with thePresbyterian Churchcharming and glowing with health and together. Their food was placed beforethem and no one could take from.sunshine. Everyone loved MehitableThe Missions Home, personally conducted by Mrs. RobertJane.anyone else, nor give of their portionGeorge Edward was about half the to another.Hunter, at Winona Lake, Indiana, will be open for yoursize of Mehitable Jane and mo.st as "Why does Mehitable Jane have all Conference with new equipment in the way of mattressesgood looking. His hair was black andand springs, so you will be assured of good comfortablethe best food?" queried Mary Ellen."We'll have to ask Mother," sighedslick, his cheeks ruddy, and his smileso sunny. A strong strapping youth William John.was George Edward."And why does George EdwardSusan Ann was .iust a trifle smaller have so many good suits and fineshoesin stature than George Edward. Not while the lest of us boys go soquite so attractive as he, but nearly so. ragged?" demanded James Renwick.She was quite a popular young lady, "Why does Mehitable Jane alwaysbut not nearly so much so as MehitableJane.Ellen and Helen Louise and the otherdress in the latest style while MaryThe other children, if taken singly, girls wear such plain old-fashionedwould shine in society and had great things, all except Susan Ann? Butpersonal charm, but when with MehitableJane and George Edward and Mehitable Jane." This from Emmieeven Susan Ann cannot come up toSusan Ann, they were not nearly so Lou.robust and the brilliancy of the other Now Mehitable Jane and Georgethree ouite overshadowed them. Edward loved their brothers and sistersdearly—just as much as them­Of this second group, Sam Joneswa.s the leading spirit, quite talkative, selves. They realized for the firstand flashy in his get-up, but his attire time how much better dressed andwas George In nothing fact Edward. there to was compare something with strange that of ward, better liam and nor suggested but Father, "And "Why "Let So Oh, were dressed John they "why ones fed Father," us coming they could so did. Mehitable and they call than do with am to much Tim?" I were Father in. not get Sam begged blame. I fed understand more Jane. than gloom?" Jones best with George clothes while Mother,"others, asked why, Wil­best and Ed­others are hungry and ragged?" askedMehitable Jane."What's all the rumpus all of asudden and why all these questions?""Yes, children," replied Mother,"\A'e'll start out on a new plan. A"They said I look starved to death," well-balanced family is one in whichwailed Tim, "and that you didn't love each child helps the others. Hereafterme at all.""And they thought I was mean andfolk whom they wished to impress, and say."stranger folk are and show them ourwhose good will, they wanted to have. So down the line went the story and folks do DAVID love us G. all McNEILL. the same."But a terrible iihing had happened— amazement grew in the faces and Mr. "Let's," David agreed G. McNeill, Tim. a well knoat least so thought the Budget children.They heard some whispering When the story was ended all was away suddenly Monday morning. Mayhearts of the parents with the telling. farmer And they near did. Belle Center, 0., passedgoing on among these stranger folk. quiet for a minute, then Father tookOne said to another, "The parents of Emmie Lou and James Renwick onthose children must love some of them his knees while Mother Budget gatheredtiny Tim in her arms and better than the others, and that littleexplained."We really never thought howitwould turn out. But Father and Ihave very little money with which tocare for you children, much as welove you all—and we do love you allthe same. But our neighbors andfriends have been sending in food andclothing and they have always saidto which child the gift should go.They would say, 'Here are somestrav.'berries and cream for MehitableJane,' or 'Here is a new blue velvetdress for Mehitable Jane,' or 'Here isa snappy new sport suit for GeorgeEdward and a piece of pie for SusanAnn.' But whenit came to WilliamJohn and tiny Tim and Emmie Lou,nothing but worn out second handother boys, Dad?" inquired GeorgeEdward.we'll try to be more fair in the distributionof the gifts the neighbors andfriends send in. They do not alwaysknow the needs as we do. Of course,17th, after a short illness from peritonitis.He was a faithful, consistentmember of the United Miami congregationfrom early manhood. Heleaves to mourn his loss two brothers,John T., Hudson, Wyoming, Robert S.,Belle Center, Ohio, and six sisters,Mrs. J. M. Sesler, Youngstown, Ohio,Mrs. Lee R. Davis, New Concord,Ohio, Misses Margaret and Fannie,Cedarville, Ohio, and Misses Marthaand Mary, with whom ho resided inTHE SWEETEST NAME.the home.An angel whispered to the rose,The sweetest word he knew;'Twas borne from heaven as petalsclose,.4nd gently falls the dew.And left awhile where perfume forms.And honey filtersthrough.And early at the dawning hour.When wakes each joyous bird;He hastened to that opening flower.To catch the mystic v/ord;garments or left over food was sentfor them. It has been unfair—we see The petals whispered, "Mother,"that now. But Father and I thought The sweetest name e'er heard.it would not be honest to give the food —George L. McDermott.and clothing to any except the onesfor whom they were sent."beds, large, light, airy rooms and large parlor and loungingroom. Our same low rates we have always charged willapply. All letters for information will be answered by returnmail.LEADERS:If you can get up a party of not less than twenty-five aJidnot over thirty people, I will make you a very special rate.For all information addressMRS. ROBERT HUNTERWINONA LAKE, INDIANA

June 2, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lSYNOD."Peace, Peace when there is no peace."The Church of Christ, which should beproclaiming "The word which he sent untothe children of Israel, preaching good tidingsof peace by Jesus Christ," is by itsexample today in so many quarters,preaching anything but the Gospel ofPeace. As soon as the annual meetingsof certain General Assemblies convene welook for a struggle between conflictingforces.Is that as it should be?We are grateful that the CovenanterChurch has found the better way, in agreat measure through the blessed spiritualinfluence of the Pre-Synodic Conference,and that the members of our ChurchCourt have learned"How good and how pleasant it isFor brethren to dwell together inunity!"When such is the case Synod is a timeof refreshing.What are some of the factors whichmake for this Christian unity and peace?Prayerful preparation—both at home bythe congregations and during the Pre-Synodic Conference, followed by continualintercession on the part of the folks backhome while Synod is in session.When differing in opinions, be notangry, but bear with one another in patience."Hate not each other because youdiffer in opinion," said an ancient sage,"rather love each other; for it is impossiblethat, in such a variety of sentiments, thereshould not be some fixedpoint on whichall men ought to unite." Search for thepoint on which you may unite withoutforfeiting principle or lowering the standardsof the Church, or violating Covenantobligations."Let each esteem other better thanthemselves." In most public gatheringsthere is usually to be found those who arealways wanting to be in the lime light.Their way is the only one and what theydo is for glorifying self. Paul says whenChristian brethren come together "Letnothing be done through strife or vainglory;but in lowliness of mind let eachesteem other better than themselves.Look not every man on his own things, butevery man also on the things of others."Paul gives the heart of the wholematter: "Let this mind be in you, whichwas also in Christ Jesus." Then the peaceof God will hover over the sessions ofSynod and dwell in the hearts of themembers of her Court."RAISING THE BUDGET."Under the above title. Dr. J. S. Thompsonin the issue of May 19th makes sometimely suggestions. In it he makes tworemarks which may give a wrong impression.He says, "The official announcement ofthe new Budget, together with the Scheduleof Information from the Secretary ofthe Forward Movement, was not publishedin the Christian Nation until the issue ofSeptember 23rd."Also, "We believe the official statementfrom the Secretary of the Forward Movementcan be issued more promptly."I wish to say that "the official statements"were issued immediately afterSynod by a published leaflet sent to everycongregation, sufficient for a copy forevery family in the congregation. Also alarge printed poster was prepared in Junecontaining Synod's budget and the congregation'sshare of the budget stampedin red. These posters went to all congregations.Not a day was lost in gettingthis official information to every congregationin the Church in two or three ways.What Dr. Thompson read in the ChristianNation of September 23rd was a reprintof the leaflet which was printed and sentto every home through the pastor or correspondentof the congregation threemonths before.D. H. ELLIOTT.SPIRIT-FILLED DEACONS.By Rev. T. M. Slater.The inspired directions given in theBook of Acts concerning the qualificationsnecessary for those who exercise the officeof Deacon in the Christian Church arethese: "Look ye out therefore, brethren,from among you seven men of good report,full of the Spirit and of wisdomwhom we may appoint over this business."—Acts6:3.Concerning this primary and all-essentialelement in the life of such men, Rev.John McNeill has written these pungentand truthful words:"It is well worth noticing the businessfor which these Deacons were wanted;they were to look after temporal affairs,to feed a few decent old Greek widows;and even for this business the men wereto be 'full of the Holy Ghost'! None othersneed apply."How far the Church of today hasstrayed from Apostolic practice! Whenan election of office bearers is taking placenowadays, of men, say, to manage the temporalaffairs of Christ's House, who everthinks of looking out for 'Men full of theHoly Ghost'? Many a man is elected tooffice in the Church of the Living Godwho 'has not the Spirit of Christ' at all—who is therefore not a child of God, muchless 'Full of the Holy Ghost.' 'He is aman of social position, a man of means;if he is not full of the Holy Ghost, he isat least full of this world's goods, and youknow he will be a pillar in our Church.'"Yes, as some one has well remarked,he will be a eater-pillar! The Church ofthe New Testament does not need pillarsof that kind. The Church of Jesus Christand His Apostles does not require to bepropped up by the children of the devil.What right have we to ask an 'alien,' aman who is 'without Christ, having nohope, and without God in the world,' toassist in managing and controlling theFather's House? Such was not the Apostolicpractice. 'Be ye not unequally yokedtogether with unbelievers' (2 Cor. 6:14).What an amount of unequal yoking thereis in many of our Churches, although theChurch's Lord expressly forbids it. 'Thoushall not plough with an ox and an asstogether' (Deut. 22:10)."Who is responsible for this unequalyoking? Is it not the church memberswho elect these men and put them intooffice in the Church of God? Churchmembers, beware! Next time oflSces areto be filledin your Church, whether theyhave to do with the temporal affairs orwith the spiritual, remember the Apostoliccommand, 'Look ye out from among youmen full of the Spirit.' When we get backin this matter to Apostolic practice, wemay hope to get back Apostolic blessing,and nottill then."THE BASIS OF OUR CIVIL SABBATHLAWS.By Rev. R. H. Martin, D.D.Director of Sabbath Observance, PresbyterianChurch in the U. S. A.Forty-four of the forty-eight states ofthe Union have laws protecting the Sabbathas a day of rest and worship.These laws do not require anyone to goto church or perform any religious duty.They do require, for the most part, cessationfrom secular labor and secular amusementson this day. They are not an attempt"to make men moral by law," butto make it possible for them to be moralby law. They are what the garden fenceis to the garden. The fence does not makethe garden—the gardener does that—butit makes the garden possible by keepingout enemies that would otherwise treaddown its tender plants. They are what thedykes are to Holland. They do not makeHolland with its beautiful scenery andfruitful fields—the Dutch do that—butthey raise a barrier between Holland andthe sea that its waters cannot pass andso make Holland possible.Sabbath Laws Attacked.All through our history these laws havebeen the object of attack. Recently powerfulcommercial and selfish interests andgroups have viciously attacked them, seekingto sweep them from our statute books.Their maintenance is essential to the

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84preservation of our Christian Sabbath.The friends of the Sabbath should bearmed for their defense.What is the basis of these civil Sabbathlaws? What right has the State to enactthem? What is their value?Our Courts, State and Federal, have almostuniformly sustained these laws. Inopinions given in connection with sustainingdecisions they have stated the basison which they rest. A score of Courtopinions could be quoted for every one ofthe following grounds on which they arebased:I. These Sabbath laws protect fundamentalrights of the people.One of the chief purposes for which civilgovernments were instituted is the protectionof human rights.The Right to Rest.In the country the right of all men torest one day in the week is universallyconceded. The right requires protectionby the State.The Sabbath law is the charter of libertyfor the sons of toil. Multitudes ofemployees would be required to work onthe Sabbath on pain of losing, the job onwhich their livelihood depends, were it notthat the restraining power of the civil lawprevents their employers from making thisdemand of them.Business men, also, in the enjoyment ofthis right, would be put at a disadvantageif others engaged in the same line of businesswere allowed to keep open on theSabbath. If it were not for the law requiringall to close, they might feel compelledby the laws of competion in businessto forego their rights to a weeklyrest. Daniel Webster said, "A law of restfor all is necessary to the liberty of restfor each."The Right to Worship.The right to worship God, is a rightwhich we regard as so fundamental thatit is guaranteed in our constitutions ofgovernment.For its proper exercise the Sabbath Dayhas been set apart. In this country manymillions of people assemble in the churcheson this day for the worship of God. Withoutthis day free from secular employments,social worship would be practicallyimpossible. Not only the right of worshipis safeguarded by law, but also theright to worship without molestation. Onthis point the Supreme Court of Pennsylvaniahas said, "It would be a small boonto the people of Pennsylvania to declaretheir indefeasible right to worship God accordingto the dictates of their own conscienceamid the din and confusion of secularemployments and with desecrations onevery hand of what they conscientiouslybelieve to be hallowed time."II. These Sabbath laws protect the publicwelfare.The police powers of the State are verybroad. They are for the protection of thepublic welfare, which includes the publichealth, the public order and the publicmorals.The Public Health.The Courts declare that cessation fromlabor one day in seven is necessary forthe preservation of the health of the people.The Public Order.They recognize the fact that the Sabbathkept not only as a day of rest butalso a day for worship and instruction inthe moral and spiritual truths of the Scriptures,will accomplish more for the goodorder and peace of the country than allour policemen and soldiers.The Public Morals.For the same reason they recognize theSabbath as an aid to public morals. Theydeclare that Christianity, as the religiongenerally accepted by the people, furnishesthe best sanctions for that morality uponwhich the State is dependent for itsstrength and security. The Sabbath, asthe day on which the precepts of Christianityare taught, is therefore, entitledto the State's protection. On this pointthe Supreme Court of Ohio said, "Withoutthe recurring weekly period of rest thereis reason to believe the masses would becomemorbid in mind, crime would multiplyand degeneracy likely ensue."III. These Sabbath laws are the State'sprotection of one of its own institutions.The Sabbath is a civil or political, astruly as it is an ecclesiastical institution.As an institution of rest (and Sabbathmeans rest) it is more a civil than an ecclesiasticalinstitution. It is the day foractivity, not rest, in the church. Workis suspended in the civil sphere partlythat it may go forward in the sphere ofthe church.A Christian Nation.Wherever Christianity is the dominantreligion of a people, the Sabbath as a fundamentalinstitution of Christianity, isbound to become a civil institution. Historicallywe are a Christian people. Christianityhas been wrought into the warpand woof of our entire life. Our Courtsuniformly have declared Christianity to bea part of the common law of the land.The Supreme Court of the U. S. has officiallysaid: "This is a Christian nation."The Sabbath therefore has been interwoveninto the texture of our entire life,civil, social and industrial as well as religious.Congress, our Legislatures, Courts, almostthe entire machinery of government,stop on this day. Industrial and social activitiessuspend. It is therefore a civil institution.The State has to deal with itand as an institution vital to its welfareit has the right to protect it. "There isabundant justification," said Judge WilliamStrong of the Supreme Court of theU. S., "for our Sabbath laws, regardingthem as a mere civil institution, whichthey are, and he is no friend of the goodorder and welfare of society who wouldbreak them down."IV. These Sabbath laws are based ultimatelyon the will of God.The State is God's institution. He commandsthe State to keep the Sabbath andhas laid upon it the responsibility of safeguardingthe people in their right to keepit. Not a few of the Courts recognize thedivine authority for our Sabbath laws.The Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania andof Arkansas declare the day to be "setapart by Divine command as well as bythe law of the land."President Lincoln in that famous orderfor the better observance of the Sabbathin the Army and Navy, gave as the crowningreason for the order, "due regard forthe Divine will."Lincoln's Famous Order."The President, Commander-in-chief ofthe Army and Navy, desires and enjoinsthe orderly observance of the Sabbath Dayby the oflScers and men in the military andnaval service. The importance for manand beast of the prescribed weekly rest,the sacred rights of Christian soldiers andsailors, a becoming deference to the bestsentiment of a Christian people, and a dueregard for the Divine will demand thatSunday labor in the Army and Navy be reducedto the measure of strict necessity."These Sabbath laws, serving the abovepurposes, violate no constitutional right ofany citizen. They require nothing anyone'sconscience forbids and forbid nothinganyone's conscience requires.Let us join hands in maintaining them.We can if we will.PROGRESS IN WELFARE WORK.(Continued from page 1)The progress that has been made bothm the nomenclature and the methods ofwelfare work are emphasized in the reportwritten by Miss Lillian D. Wald, Presidentof the Henry Street Settlement in this city."Since its small beginning in 1893,"Miss Wald wrote, "the Settlement hasdemonstrated its functions in many anddiversified fields. Time has not alteredthe basic principles upon which the Settlementhouses have been built; for the desireto bring about better physical andmoral conditions by enlarging people's understandingof each other is deeply plantedand the essence of their program."But since that time the worthwhilenessof social work has been emphasized bydefinite standardization, (that uncharmingword), by preparedness for professionalismin this field, and by a new nomenclature.'Charity,' now rarely used, has been

June 2, 1926A FAMILY PAPERreplaced by the phrase, 'social service,'which is already retreating to give placeto 'welfare work.' Great annual conferencescarefully avoid the old term lest theybe classed as only ameliorative and not, constructive in policy and technique.Colleges and universities have found placefor chairs in the social sciences, and bewilderingindeed are the numbers of bookswritten, lectures offered and opportunitiesavailable for instruction on these subjects."ACTION OF GENEVA COLLEGE BOARDOF TRUSTEES ON THE DEATH OFMRS. EDITH C. MARTIN.A many-sided life leaves many vacancieswhen the end comes. And among themany different groups with which Mrs.Edith Copeland Martin served while here,none more truly needed and appreciatedher, none were more happy in her fellowship,and none more greatly miss her serviceor more sincerely feel her loss thanthe Board of Trustees of Geneva College.Herself a child of Geneva and an outstandingfriend and supporter of the College,Mrs. Martin had the honor of beingone among the firstgroup of women everchosen to serve as members of this Board.To this work she brought from the verybeginning all the practical wisdom, tirelessenergy, and power of organization, temperedwith the kindly womanly qualitieswhich characterized her services in somany other spheres. Into the work of theBoard she entered with her whole heartand soul. Never from the time of herelection was she ever absent from onemeeting of this Board, rarely if ever wasshe tardy, never was she known to refuseundertaking any service placed upon her,and whatever she undertook she did well.Nor were her tasks in this relation easy.As Chairman of the Committee responsiblefor McKee HaM the requirements wereheavy, conr.tant, and at times dischargedonly at the cost of great and continualsacrifice of time and thought. At no timeeither of day or night were these careswholly off her mind, and always held herselfready to respond with attention towhatever was reported to her. Her incumbencyin this office coincided with theperiod of inaugurating many new plansand methods of administration, and it isto her efficiency and clear-mindednessthat the students were indebted for muchof their care, and the College for theeconomy with which these important affairswere then managed. Faithful in thatwhich is least, it was not hard for her tobe faithful also in the greater things. Asshe held herself above no task as too menialor commonplace, if only therein shecould serve her Master, so there was nothingconcerning the higher interests of theCollege to which she was not awake, aboutwhich she was not able to judge, and forwhich she was without plans and hopes.In the discussion of every question withwhich the Board ever had to deal she wasthe peer of any in intelligence, fairnessand wider outlook.Her time of service with us was short,but her work will long abide. When wethink of how much we still need her weare saddened, but this loss enkindles hopein what must be the resources of Him who,while He from time to time removes theworkers, yet still carries on the work. Anddo not those qualities by which we mostremember this co-worker assure us thatfor Mrs. Martin this is not the end, butthat through the Grace of our Lord JesusChrist a part of her reward will be foundin further service beyond?PRESBYTERIANS ELECT DR. WM. O.THOMPSON MODERATOR.At the opening session of the PresbyterianGeneral Assembly in Baltimore onMay 27th, Rev. Dr. William 0. Thompson,former President of Ohio State University,was chosen Moderator.Dr. Thompson was supported by theModernist faction and defeated the Rev.Dr. Lapsley A. McAfee, pastor of the FirstPresbyterian Church of Berkeley, Calif.,who was the Fundamentalist candidate.The vote was 535 to 382.The New York Times says:"Although supported by the Modernistgroup in the church. Dr. Thompson hasCHINESE CLASS CENTRAL ALLE­GHENY R. P CHURCH.Our Chinese Sabbath School was organizedabout the year 1878 and has continuedsteadily since that time. At present wehave an average attendance of 28 studentsand 15 teachers. Yee Juck has been attendingthe school for ten years. AlsoMr. Soo Hoo Add gave us sixteen yearsalways been regarded as a Fundamentalist,standing for the literal interpretationof the Presbyterian creed."Considered a conservative in his theology,Dr. Thompson won the votes of theLiberals and of the 'Middle-of-the-Roaders,' who decided to concentrate onhim, knowing they could not get one oftheir own number elected."There was an enthusiastic demonstration,in which many of the 917 Commissioners,making up the Assembly, and the1,000 persons in the gallery joined, w'henDr. Thompson, after being escorted tothe stage, said:" 'One of my first official acts is to proclaimto the world my approval of andsympathy with the Eighteenth Amendmentto the Constitution and the VolsteadAct for its enforcement.' "" 'I took my ordination vows more thanforty years ago to stand for the unity,purity and peace of the Church,' said Dr.Thompson. 'I never have violated thosevows and, God help me, I never will." 'I have been an unquestioned Presbyterian,whatever that may be. I have alwaysstood true to all the standards of theChurch. I want to make this solemn covenantnow: I stand true to the historicPresbyterianism represented in this assembly.I have taken the oath to supportthe constitution and will do so while Ilive with the same strength that I supportthe religion of Jesus Christ. Therewill be no backward step on the fundamentals.'"of faithful service as assistant superintendent.Rev. R. C. Reed has had chargeof the work for the past nine years.Fifteen of our boys have joined theChurch within the last four years. Oneof the number, Yee Tah, was called bydeath in August, 1925.Respectfully,MRS. J. G. Hook, Sec'y.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for June 20, 1926.JUDAH'S PLEA.Genesis 44:18-34.In preparation for this lesson wewill need to read again chapters 40-45.Note all the events recorded. Youwill recall again the exaltation ofJoseph to the position of power inHere is Joseph in the large buildcharacterof the brethren. Judah is all His proposed ends.this way findsout all about his fatherpray before the Lord as Judah here proceeds as if it were entirely at ing, and his brothers come forwardinterceded for Benjamin." man's disposal. God simply links and bow down to him, thinking himNow think what this plea of Judah's events together and overrules men's the great Egyptian. Joseph roughlyreveals as to the present feeling and actions in such a way as to bring out accuses them of being spies, and inEgypt. Then will come the story ofthe conservation of food in the years the spokesman. What evidences thatand Benjamin, and that his brothersof plenty. Next you will see how the there is a great change of heart doare better than they once were.Covenant family are among the .suf­yofering. This takes the ten brothers Does it not show that there is a Lesson forthe Children eph keeps Simeon and sends thefind?Elizabeth, you can tell us how Jos­into Egypt where they are recognized ]-eal sorrow on their part for thebrothers back for Benjamin.by Joseph. Their treatment by Josephand the retention of Simeon sends years before? Judah almost in de­it is harder still for Joseph to keepwickedness practiced toward Joseph gy ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. When they return with Benjaminthem home with fearful hearts. Hungerforces them to undertake another the eifort of his life in behalf of hisspair comes close to Joseph to makeLesson XII.—June 20, 1926 from crying out to them. He says,JUDAH'S PLEA."Is this your youngest brother, ofjourney in quest of food. The condi­fathetion wa."^ made, however, that they had no time to prepare an argument. Golden Text A broken and a eon- gracious unto thee, my son." Thenand his youngest brother. HeGen. 44:18-34.whom ye spake unto me? God bemust bring their brother Benjamin. But he put into his argument all the ti'ite heart, O God, thou wilt not de- he hurries from the room so the othersAt first Jacob refuses to let him go. earnestness of one bound to redeem spise.—Ps. 51:17.will not see his tears.But after much persuasion and many a great, past wrong and to save a Bobby, what happened to Joseph Tell about the banquet Joseph givespledges for his safe return, he consents.Observe that Reuben was much He also shows great concern for his not true about him? "Potiphar be- start home, Joseph has his servantpresent desperate situation.after Potiphar's wife told what was his brothers, Donald. Then when theymore vehement in his assurance that father. Judah senses the just judgmentupon himself and his nine broth­Use this box with barred windows sack. When the brothers are on theirlieved the story and put him in jail slip his silver cup into Benjamin'she would stand good for Benjamin'sreturn than Judah. But Jacob yielded ers but he makes no plea for his or for the prison. For a long time Josephis kept here. Would you be hap­demand the cup. Of course they areway home, here comes the servant toto Judah's argument rather than to their sakes. It is only for his fatherthat of Reuben.that he entreats. He mentions his py if you were thrown into jail be-alfather and his brother Benjamin each cause you would not do wi-ong, Mil-it is in Benjamin's sack.sure they do not have it, but thereDifl'erent steps may be mentionedin the treatment of his brethren by fourteen times. Joseph's mysterious dred? But Joseph makes the best So back they all go to Joseph. TheyJoseph. He spake roughly to them. disappearance had been a grea'; shock kind of a prisoner. Kathryn, you tell are nearly wild with grief. If theyHe put them in prison. He put their tii the father. If he should now lose us about the dreams of the butler and were as wicked now as they used tomoney in their sacks. He retained Benjamin he feared he could not sur- the baker and how Joseph told what be, Ruth, would they not just leaveSimeon as a surety. He gave Benjaminthe double portion at the feast. father will die if Benjamin is not per- Then Pharoah has a dream. Here him? But now they hurry back toVive. Judah really believes that his they meant. Benjamin to suffer and go off withoutHe put the cup in the sack of Benjamin.Can you see any reason for Then he makes the offer and even lives. Can any of his wise men tell him.mitted to go back with them. is the big palace in which Pharoah Joseph and fall on the ground beforethis treatment? Was he not wanting the plea that he may be a substitute the meaning of his dream, Tom ? Joseph says, "What deed is this thatt(- produce conviction in the hearts of for his brother. Here is the true What Tjvas the dream? ye have done?" Judah speaks forhis brethren? Was he not also spirit of devotion, unselfishness and After a while the butler remem- his brothers, "God hath found out thewanting to discover if their hearts self-sacrifice. Do you not see a great bers and tells Pharoah about Joseph, iniquity of thy servants; we are mywere in any way changed from that ofhis boyhood? He chose this method ofputting them to the test. One ixvealshis character best when put into aposition where he is unconscicus ofthe purpose of the test applied to h-im.All of us need to be tested, that itmay be learned whether we will nowact the same as we would have acteda year or two or ten years ago.And what are the results? Jnseph'smethod revealed the ten brothersall too well, unconscious as they weicfinest specimen of dignified and per­of the heathen environment of Canaan Robert, when the people begin com- now Marcus'mto the secluded spot of Goshen, ing to buy food, whom does Joseph Judah goes'on. "And if ye take thissuasive eloquence in the Old Testa- From a human standpoint, how im- see coming one day? "His tenment," says one. "It is a more nuv- possible that plan was! And yet God brothers."ing oration than ever orator pro- ca}']i(^d it through step by stej) with- Frances, would not most peoplenounced," says another. In a great out a single hitch. Everything went want to "get even" with the men whocrisis Judah was equal to great ac- through on schedule time. And how had treated them as wickedly as Jostion.He rose above himself and quietly and naturally God brings eph's ten brothers had him? But allshowed the kind of heroism which only about His designs. Here is no mira- Joseph has in his heart is love forthe spirit of God makes possible in its cle; no crushing out of any one's freeperfection.Martin Luther said, dom to act; no overpowering array of"What would I not give to be able to extraordinary agencies. Everythinghis brothers and a great longing tosee his father.change here? What does the king do then," lord's servants."Joseph recognizes it too, and so Charles? "Sends for Joseph." What Joseph answers Judah, "The manmakes him.self known to ihem. His does Joseph tell him, George? "There in whose hand the cup is found, hebrethren are changed men, a united will be seven years of plenty, then shall be my servant; get you up inband and an unselflsh band So he seven years of famine."peace unto your father." Joseph rerevealshimself. He assures them Does Joseph take all the credit to members how cruel and heartless histhat he bears them no ill-will. He himself for his wisdom, Eleanor? brothers were when he was a helpless' has seen the " hand ' ' of " God " in it all, and "No, he tells Pharoah that God has small boy, and he does not wish Bentoldhim the meaning of the dreams." jamin to remain with them if theyGod helps Joseph some more. He are still wicked; but if they arethis takes away the bitterness andmakes him forgiving. He makes all.-uj-angements for shem and their fam­makes Joseph think of a plan to help changed, and have become good men,ilies to come to Egypt, where he finds Pharoah and all the people. Joseph he wishes to show great kindness toa home for them in Goshen.tells the king to build great store- them alLof all that was done. Their consciencesbegan to work. There seemed was settled m Goshen, where they the firstseven years, then when the such a great change for the betterSo as a result the Covenant family houses and to gather in grain during But even Joseph is not expectingno reason for them to recall their were cut off from the contaminating seven years of famine come, there as he finds,especially in Judah.treatment of Joseph so many years influence of the Canaanites and Egyp- will be food for all.Judah steps up to Joseph and withago. But there the old sin began to tians. There they stayed until God Does Pharoah fellow Joseph's plan, the most wondrous plea begs Josephcome up before them. There were no was ready to take them back to the Ann? "Yes, and Joseph is made for his old father Jacob's sake to lethuman accusers there. "They said promised land. And when they did prime minister over all the land of Benjamin go home. He shows inamong themselves." They did not go It was with the strictest orders to Egypt.--^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ 1^^^^ j,j,know Joseph understood them. Some utterly destroy the Canaanites, lest On the table we will hollow out the father and Benjamin. "Thy servantone says, that every sinner carries they become contaminated with them, sand for the Mediterranean Sea and my father said unto us. Ye know thatwithin himself enough material to To be a ho y nation, the Covenant score the course of the Nile River, my wife bare me two sons. And thebuild a hell if there were none in p.ople nmst be a separ.-.te nation. making the Delta at its mouth. Here one went out from me, and I said.God's plan.wiS fl f w ' .n"" mipress you is Zoan on the Delta. We will use Surely he is torn to pieces: and I sawThen comes the plea of Judah which with the fact oat throughout all of shredded wlieat boxes for Joseph's him not since." Of whom is Judahwe are to study today. This is the this history God was carrying out His storehouses in Zoan where he puts speaking. Vera? "Of Joseph." Don'tclimax of the story. Writers and commentatorsvie with one another inw!s T ' l T i ^ T . ? . " . 7''\'^' P"'"- '^^^'^ °*^'^'- ^^"^ i^ y°^ think Joseph has a hard time topraising Judah's speech. "It is the^f the hpftl Covenant family out Joseph's private home. keep from telling his brothers right

Jmie 2, 19^6A FAMILY PAPERalso from me, and mischief befall him,ye shall bring down my gray hairswith sorrow to the grave. Now whenI come to my father, and the lad beus power to get wealth, we wouldsurely be slackers not to use thatpower.expected a visit from the Queen, andIt should never be the finalgoal. she sent one of the children out tonot with us; seeing that his life is "Man's chief end is to glorify God buy "the most beautiful flag he saw''bound up in the lad's life; he will die.'' and enjoy Him forever."And now Judah offers to do for Benjaminnever be the first goal.It should to decorate the school room in her"Seek ye Jionor. Now the teacher meant thatone of the finest things any first the Kingdom of God and His the child should buy a beautiful Eng­man could do for another, to do what righteousness; and all these things lish flag—but instead, he returnedyou would be doing, Henry, if a mad shall be added unto you."with an American flag, and whenbull should be rushing at little Bobby, Money is a pretty good thing to asked why he had bought it, ratherand you in order to get Bobby out make friends with. See Luke 16:19. than an English flag, said simply,of the way, should jump in front of To make friends—real friends that "You told me to get the most beautifulflag I saw, and I did."the bull and take the attack yourself. will be our friends in the everlastingJudah says: "Let thy servant abide habitations, who have found their way But the beauty of our flagdoes notinstead of the lad a bondman to my there through our use of money, lie merely in the arrangement of thelord; and let the lad go up with his would certainly be a worthy motive red and white stripes, and the whitebrethren. For how shall I go up to for the making of money.stars on the blue fleld; its greatestmy father, and the lad not be with It is not to be hoarded for merely beauty lies and .should lie in theselfish reasons. "Lay not up for your­things for which it stands.me? lest peradventure I see the evilthat shall come on my father." selves treasures upon earth, where Freedom was one thing for whichJudah is offering to give up his moth and rust doth corrupt." Saving George Washington and our forefathersown freedom, his wife and little children,of that kind atrophies the soul.fought. P.eligious and poli­his home, and is giving himselfto be a slave for his brother Benjamin'sYet Jesus places no premium upon tical freedom are in the foundationimprovidence. We are to increase and of the republic. This does not meanand his father's sakes. Joseph multiply what He has given us, in­license to do wrong, but freedom tois more than satisfied that God has vest wisely, and save for some things study God's Word, to seek to knowmade over the hearts of his brothers. —but, "he that layeth up treasure for His will, and do it. God's Word says, Psalms: 19:1-6; 34:11-15; 40:1-4;Joseph can stand no more. himself ... is not rich toward God." "Ye shall know the truth, and the 48:1-3; 50:1-6;"Everyone go out except these men," Money may be a goal by way of truth shall make you free." That is, References: Num. 22:12; Joel 2:he orders. Now he cries aloud with which the finalgoal may be reached, we shall be free from the law of sin 28-32; II Pet. 1:5-7; Rev. 21:22-27;the tears pouring down his cheeks, a momentary way-station leading to and death. Free to follow the Lord Acts 10:1-2; Acts 10:34; Acts 10:42."I am Joseph; doth my father yet our destiny, but one needs to be carefulnot to stop at the way-station. tain such freedom in our country, and The prophets were God's messen­Jesus in the right way. Let us main­Dear Boys and Girls:—live?"His brothers are surprised and An American millionaire said: "The wherein it has gone astray, seek to gers to Judah and Israel. They weretroubled. "Come near to me, I pray fashion of acquiring wealth simply bring it back to this true ideal of great men with a great work. Atyou." Then Joseph tells them not for the sake of possessing it has about freedom.God's command they warned of sinto be angry with themselves, for God reached its greatest height, and the Justice is another thing which the and called to repentence. Samuel, thehas made all the evil which they did, fashion of performing public service founders of this nation desired. Todaythere is complaint that the rich of the Prophets"—the theologicallast of the judges, founded a "Schooland all the evil which has befallen for the sake of its performance isJoseph, to turn out for good and for coming into vogue. The problem of and influential may do wrong and seminary of those days. But whena great blessing for them all. the man of the future is not how he escape punishment, wliile the poor God had a great work to do. He lookedIs Joseph forgiving much? Yes, can acquire a very large personal man is over-punished for slight offenses.We need to hold up before best fittedto carry the message andover the nation and chose the manhe is, and God forgives even worse fortune, but how he can acquire asins than Joseph is doing. It is a competency and at the same time fit our country the justice of God as do the work for Him. Isaiah was thebeautiful word—forgive. Let us all himself to be an all-round citizen and their ideal—a God who is no respecter great evangelistic prophet. Jeremiahsay it softly—"Forgive." Whenever render some worth-while public service.countDavid the king as surely and days, who wept at his inability toof persons, but who. will call to ac­was the great prophet of the lastanyone says "Hate," you say, "No,forgive." And remember, that nopromptly as his most humble subject. save the people from captivity andmatter how hard life is, if you trust TOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­ Let us seek to have His law become Jerusalem from destruction. Neverand love God and try to follow Him,SION.the law of the land, and rulers elected again did Judah regain her prestigeHe will make all the hard things turn 1. What does Jesus teach as to ac­whquiring? shall bribery be done away with, and kingdom she was restored and lingeredfear and serve Him only. Then among the nations but as a subjectout to be blessings.2. For what objects is one justified those who are appointed to administer until after the rejection and crucifixionof Christ; and then the Jewsin saving?the law shall do so as unto the Lord,3. To what extent is laying up for and not as unto men.became a nation scattered, a peopleIfoung People's Union the future consistent with trust in the Godliness is another thing for which without a home.Father's care ?our Puritan ancestors sought. They Elijah lived in the time of the4. What's the use of money? maintained and promoted churchgoing,education, the study of the wicked and cruel wife, Jezebel. Sowicked king, Ahab, and his still moreBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.5. How can money be made an objectivein life?Bible, and a proper keeping of the faithfully did he warn the people ofTopic for Sabbath, June 20, 1926.HOW MUCH OP A GOAL SHOULD 6. How may we safeguard ourselvesagainst the dangers of making times to have strayed far from this he withstand Ahab and Jezebel, thatLord's Day. Many seem in these their need of repentance, so boldly didMONEY BE?Matt. 6:19-24, 33.money ?ideal. Sabbaths are given over to flnally he was forced to leave thePsalms: 24:1-3, No. 59; 49:4-8,picnics, auto rides, house cleaning, country for a time, and during theNo. 134; 49:11-13, No. 136; 37:14, 19,visiting, business, and many like great famine the Lord sent on Israel22-24, No. 100; 73:3, 4, 7, No. 196;desecrations. God's Book is not as a judgment and call to repentance,34:5-7, No. 86; 39:4, 8, No. 107. Junior Topic studied, nor His law known or kept. he was being fed by a widow in theReferences: Deut. 8:17; 16:17Education seeks to lead men today country of Zidon.Exod. 20:9; Gen. 3:19; I Thess. 3:104:11, 12; Rom. 12:17; 14:7; Eph. 4:28Prov. 12:11; 13:11; 15:27; 3:9; Eccl5:13-16; Mark 4:19; 10:24; Luke 624; 16:19.How much of a goal should moneybe?So much that we should try andearn a little of it—even as much ofit as we can if our efforts in thatdirection do not interfere with ourspecial callings. Since the Lord givesBY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.Topic for June 13, 1926.THE MEANING OF OUR FLAG.Prov. 14:;:!4.Psalms: 2:1-12; 144:7-15; 145:1-7;72:1-12; 44:1-8.References: Rom. 13:1-4; Acts 22:27-28; Lev. 19:33-34; Ps. 122:.3-9;II Cor. 13:7; Ps. 137:4-6.Dear Boys and Girls:—As we see the stars and stripes, wethink them most beautiful. The storyis told of a teacher in England whoTopic for June 20, 1926.ELIJAH, WHOSE TORCH RE­MINDED PEOPLE OF GOD.I Kings 18:30-39.B I B L E SLike a good friend, an OxfordBible will stand the test ofservice—year in and year out.Printed on good, sturdy paperfrom clear, readable type anddurably bound, every OxfordBible is an investment in Bibleeconomy and satisfaction. Youare offered a choice of sizes,styles, bindings, papers andtypes to suit your purse. Lookfor the Oxford imprint whenyou buy.Atoll booksellersOxford University PressAMEEICAN BEANCH35 West 32nd St.New York Cityaway from God, rather than toward Finally at the Lord's command, heHim. As we look upon the flag,let returned to Judah, sought out Ahab,us remember the ideals of the foundersof this republic and put the true self as prophet of the true God, andand staged a great trial between him­worship of God in the first placethenshall our flag again stand for Elijah is a lonely, rugged, courage­the false prophets.truth, purity, and the sacrifice of ous, and commanding figure as wecomfort for Godliness.see him on Mount Carmel. One managainst 450 prophets of Baal, whowere backed up also by Ahab, Jezebeland a majority in Israel. Alone,yet not alone. God was with him. He(Continued on page 12)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84K T . elected President of the organization, athletic contests with Carnegie, West- of national fame. Mr. Peterson is at\OtCS to fill tl^e vacancy by the resignation minster and Allegheny Colleges, member of the Presbyterian Church.of Hon. John Vickerman. This is an Among the students who had a part ***-^jjy ^^^ have a new slogan'*-Mr. Foster Beatty, of Third New ^•'"°^^^^' —'--"^ P°-^-- 'colZtJ^s^'cii::: wt^^^^ i" '"^^ '' 'r' ^'"^^^'^^ ?L?^^*"York, is graduating from Geneva Col- -*Samuel Boyle, a student in Gen- ^^^'j^J^n ElUott Superior Ne ^ T t ^°f'^ T"! T " . T"^ "'1leee this Snrlne eva from our Topeka congregation, f^ansas, John Mliott, buperior, sse enlightened and intelligent people andlege this bpring..^ ^ ^^^^^^ cartoonist and chalk talker, ^raska; John McKnight, Pittsburgh, ^^.^^jj^^ Christian nation, than the•••••Rev. F. E. Allen's address is now ^^ j^^^ ^^ j^^^ ^^^^ employed by the ^^•' ^eil Blair, Parnassus, Pa. ^^^ suggested by his Satanic Majesty,Winona Lake, Ind., instead of Winni- ^^j^^^. ^^ rj,^^ Christian Statesman to *"'*President Pearce and wife en- the Devil, viz., "In time of peacepeg, Canada, as formerly.^^ ^^^^ cartoon work for that journal, tertained at dinner in their home the prepare for war." Not being very••••Mrs. Mary Gross, of Vernon «*]y[igg Kathleen Ouiglev former "^embers of the College Board of well educated and only able to speakcongregation, visited her son, Robert, correspondent for the Topeka congre Trustees the evening of the annual in one languge, and that imperfectly,in his home in Topeka in April. .J ^^^ {, ^'^ K^ meeting of the Board, May 25th. Ere I am unable to frame a .-e..fence that-*Topeka congregation welcomes missed from the regular services dur H:\^°'"PT '^Vt °" ^"^:a 7 fZhll "Z7rahZ\^T4. tt, • I, AT T 1 i\T„Moi,..v, -t-l. ^- 1 I, t, I, C arke was by the Trustees presented tion of such an execrable policy.—to their number Mr. Iri McMahan mg these past weeks, when she has ., ., ,. . ••onT T?„,rTv,,iJ-., - ifxiv, V , " ii i-j. TT-ii i. CI • with a Sliver loving cup m recogni- R. O. Logan, Kay, Ind.and family, formerly of Hebron. been lorced to rest at Hillcvest Sam- . „ , . , » re. . . . . torium *'"" °* ^'^ *"^"y ^°"S ^^^^'^ °* ***Mr. E. Raymond Wilson, a mem-***Topeka congregation rejoices in '-""'•cient service in behalf of the College. v,er of Mornine Sun Iowa cono-reeathereturn of Mr. Lee McClalland from *'^*Dr. James S. Martin recently f.^^ °* ^ ^ 0 0 ^ ' X 1Mayo Hospital improved in health. made a donation of fiftyvolumes of ***Pi-of. John Coleman and Robert tion, on May 23rd was awarded thebotanical zoological and scientific Park, with a number of Covenanter Japanese Brotherhood Scholarship at'M.*Kathryne Boyle, Ruth Cobb and ^^^^^ ^^'^^^ j. ^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^_ Geneva students, were at a recent con- the International House New YorkRobert Lyons are graduating from ^^^^^ ^.^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ference of the Geneva students and City. This is a brotherhood scholar-Ivpaka High School this Spring. gt^^g^t ^^^^^^ specially as books of Professors appointed to prepare a ship amounting to $1,500 raised by***Topeka congregation is repre- reference ' program for Geneva night to be given Japanese in America for an Americansented in the graduating class at ^^^, ' at the young people's convention at to profit by—a scholarship for studyWashburn College by Robert Gross, ^* ^^e annual meeting of the winona Lake in August next. This in Japan. Mr. Wilson is a graduateformerly of VernonGeneva College Board of Trustees, program is to be of a varied nature from Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa,***•„ XT 1.T 1^ 1 r A^^'^ ^"^' *"l'"*es were paid by dif- ^^^ ^ni be participated in by students receiving his B. S. in 1921 and M. S.••"•R. Hayes McKelvy was licensed ferent members to the life and work ^ot a fewin 1923. He received his M. A. fromto preach the gospel by the Ohio of both Mrs. J. S. Martin and John T. ' Columbia University, New York, inPresbytery at is meeting in Bellefon- Reeves, both of whom went Home *''*Mrs. T. H. Acheson, of our Pitts- jg25 and has been there this pa.sttaine, Ohio, May 11, 1926. within the past year. ^""^'^^ congregation, was at the meet- ye^r as the Lydia C. Roberts fellow-***T. T T) T i.- Xr-i c ing of the Geneva College Board of „!.•„ „4.„jf'*'**Rev. J. R. Latimer, of Glen San- **

June 2, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi6trtJ)S iSapttsms ^Kelfitngs H o m e (S^otngsctie Ctiristian Bation'isCobenantrr Babp lOloUCl)e Christian Nation'sCobenantec Baptism lEUcottrCtje Cbrietian Nation'sCobenantet SSlebtiing: BellsCbe Ct)tf0tian Jl3ation'5Cobenantet SDeatd iRoticed"A sweet new blosBom of humanity.Fresh fallen from God's own home toflower on earth."CoTenanter parents are invited torecord the birth of their children inthis column.BORN.To Grant and Blanche HoUenback,of Hebron congregation, on May 10th,BAPTIZED.tion, was called to his heavenly rewardAt Second New York, on May 2nd,Secretary, Miss Isabelle Stewart, CollegeHill; Temperance Secretary, Mrs. day, April 24th. He has left to hisin the 8Srd vear of his age, on Satur­a daughter, Dorothy Irene.Clifford Campbell, son of Mr. andTo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moseback, Mrs. Andrew J. Armstrong.Hugh Mclsaac, Bear Run and Mahoning;Home Mission Secretary, Mrs.children and church a splendid spiritualheritage which will be highlyof Second New York, on May 3rd, alittle daughter.of the Board of Trustees, R. M. Young, D. C. Mathews, New Alexandria. prized and passed on to the oncomingTo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamont, ofand his wife. A most enjoyable eveningwas spent in social fellowship SECOND NEW YORK.Dr. T. M. Slater, of our Montclairgeneration.Seattle congregation, on April 24th, alittle son.and in the celebration of the victories Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Armstrong congregation, gave a very interestingfind it possible to stop in Selma,wonandin all inter-collegiate contests presented their infant son, Clifford and instructive illustrated address onwe only wish that more could do thefor the past two years. The debaters Campbell, for baptism on Sabbath the Beginnings of the Bible in Britain,.same. You will always find a cordialpresented Dr. Clarke with a beautiful morning. May 2nd. The parents, with Sabbath evening. May 9th. This followeda former lecture on How Wewelcome awaiting you at the Selmagold watch chain as a token of their Robert Bruce and Clifford Campbell,Mission.appreciation of his work in coaching sailed for their home in Mexico on Got Our Bible which went back to the'***0n May 9th it was my privilegethem. Of these debaters five are Thursday, the 6th.early manuscripts and versions ofto assist in sacramental services atmembers of the Covenanter Church: Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moseback are the New Testament.the Indian Mission. Rain and badAdella Lawson of the Geneva congregation,Mary Harsh of the United that arrived to bless their home on per cent classes on Sabbath, May 9tli.the proud parents of a little daughter The Sabbath School had eight 100roads hindered attendance at first,butlater the attendance v/as good. FiveMiami, Bernice Ferguson of the Hopkinton,James Milligan of the Topeka, The C. E. Society held a social on surpass. Well done. Sabbath School.Monday, the 3rd inst.This is a record which will be hard towere baptized, four children and oneadult. Four were received into membership.Sabbath was a beautiful day ***May 25th was another red let­money in order to supply flowers for sionary Society gathered in the homeand John Ray of the College Hill. Thursday evening. May 20th, to raise The members of the Women's Mis­and sixty-five found a place at the ter day for Geneva College—one of the i)ulpit for the present quarter. It of the pastor on Monday evening.Lord's Table. The closing meetingwasinspiring. The Indians appeared On that day announcement was made money from the treasury for this pur­real surprise. Miss Stewart was amany she has been having of late. was thought best not to take the May 10th, and gave Miss Stewart ato be greatly encouraged. John and to the student body and the general pose. This is a laudable move on the dinner guest and had no inkling ofRobert and Wylie, some of my "boys" public of two additional gifts to the part of the young people as the flowersnot only brighten the church butof 1901, interpreted for me, also Al­collegbert who was an interpreter of for­$65,000. One of these was an an­also bring joy to shut-ins on the fol­endowment fund amounting tomer years. The Apache interpreter nuity of $5,000 settled on McKee Hal! lowing day.I hacl not known. I greatly enjoyed by Dr. James S. Martin in memory Mr. Dean McKee, of the Biblicalmeeting with Mission friends again. of his wife who was not only a memberof the College Board of Trustees, part-time worker during theSeminary, who has been with us as aYours, J. R. W. Stevenson.past***0n Commencement Day, June2nd, Geneva College conferred honorarydegrees as follows: LL.D. on Mrs.H. H. George, President PennsylvaniaState W. C. T. U.; M.A. on Mrs.Jennie Torrence Hobart, Minneapolis,Minn., a graduate of the class of 1875in Geneva; B.S.E. (Bachelor of Sciencein Education) on the Misses JennieTodd, of Monmouth, Oregon, andAda Elliott, of Slippery Rock, Pa.;D.D. on the Rev. D. C. Mathews, NewAlexandria, Prof. John Coleman, ofGeneva, and the Revs. R. M. Blackwoodand Lloyd C. Samson, both ofPittsburgh, both formerly of ourChurch, and both graduates of Geneva—Samsonin the class of 1885 andBlackwood in that of 1893. Dr. Samsonis at present pastor of the NinthU. P. Church in Pittsburgh, and Dr.Blackwood Secretary of the Lord'sDay Alliance of the Pittsburgh District.***The members of the debatingteams of Geneva College were theguests of Dr. Robert Clarke and wifeat the Beaver Falls Country Club theevening of May 18th. Covers werelaid for twenty-three, including Dr.Pearce and wife and the PresidentRec. Sec, Mrs. Wyman Robb, Allegheny;Treasurer, Mrs. W. J. Ward,Wilkinsburg; Thank-offering Secre­"I indeed baptize ye with water, bnt tary, Mrs. J. G. Reed, New Galilee;One mightier than I cometh. . . . Literature Secretary, Mrs. R. H. Martin,College Hill; Junior Superintend­He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire." ent, Mrs. R. W. Wallace, College Hill;Covenanter parents are invited to Ass't Junior Superintendent, Miss MildredHenderson, Wilkinsburg; EflB-record the baptism of their childrenhere.but also for two years prior to herdecease, chairman of the committeeof the Board that so successfully conductedthe Hall. The other was acash contribution of $60,000 by thebrother of Mrs. Martin, Mr. J. R.Copeland, of Parnasus, Pa., for theestablishment and equipment of anew chair to be known as "The GalleyFoundation of Christian Education,"as a memorial to an uncle and aunt,the late David and Amelia Galley,who made provision that their entireestate be given the church and herinstitutions for the work of the same.***Following is a list of the officersand names of congregations to whichthey belong in the Pittsburgh PresbyterialWomen's Society, for the ensuingyear, chosen at the annual conventionof the society held in the GenevaChurch, College Hill, May 25thand 26th: President, Mrs. John Coleman,Geneva; First Vice President,Mrs. J. M. Johnston, Connellsville;Second Vice President, Mrs. J. B.Tweed, First Beaver Falls; Cor. Sec,Mrs. Hugh Calderwood, East End;ciency Superintendent, Mrs. T. H.Acheson, Pittsburgh; Young Women'sRETURNED HOME.On May 17th, at Belle Center, Ohio,Mr. David G. McNeill, a member ofUnited Miami congregation.On April 4th, at Hillsdale, NewYork, Robert James Dodds, aged 75years.what was coming. The women presentedher with a purse of thirty dollarswhich Miss Carlew presentedwith a neat little speech. It was atime of happy fellow.ship.The first attempt in the present pastoratefor increased publicity for thisschool year, finished his work on May church is now being made. An advertisementof the church is being carried16th. His services and hearty cooperationas teacher, leader, and singerhave been efficient and greatly aption.Advertising space has been con­in the Home Neius, Manhattan edipreciated.We shall miss him, but tracted for in the "L" stations atwish him God-speed in all his future 116th and 125th Streets. Mr. Arthurwork for the Master.Woods has undertaken to prepare theThe caretaker of this church is now advertising for these spaces fromMr. George Wishart. 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10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84"INFORMED AND EFFICIENTSHOULD BE THE AMBITIONOF EVERY CHRISTIAN."Would that not be a fineambitionfor every Women's Missionary Socie­know how painful the sit-uation becomesFields and asked to pray for them bysome needy families. as earnest members sit and name, what Society would not be gladPlace all inty and for every member of that organization?front of your group in attractive watch the interest and enthusiasm for to have such a poster? You may"Information comes baskets ready for distribution after the meeting slowly evaporate. make one. The pictures came fromthrough study. Efficiency comes the meeting. The Thanksgiving "Promptness is the politeness of the Olive Trees and Christian Nation.through translating acquired knowledgeSpirit will be present, I am sure. Kings" and very becoming in the Try some original way to presentinto life and action."One woman, devoted to her Mis­King's children.these Missionaries to the Society, thenSeveral inquiries have come to the sionary Society, (may her kind increase,)The Program Committee will listen the members will be more interestedbrought a beautiful bouquet attentively and lead in voluntary ex­Uniform Program Committee of thein them and can pray more intelli­Women's Synodical Missionary Societiesof peonies and placed them on the ercises. Who cares more than you gently for them.with orders for programs, asking leader's desk for a June meeting. The whether this program GOES or not? In the September meeting showfor suggestions to help the local committeebeauty and fragrance of her offering Then when the meeting is over, by all pictures of Geneva College and thein their work. We do want helped all, not a little, to enjoy that means, let the P. C. express, person­Seminary. Give special honor to gradu­each society to make something out meeting. Let us bestow some of the ally, their appreciation of work well ates of either institution who bear aof the year's program for which we attention on our Missionary Society done. It takes time and effort to prepa.reparticulnr relation to your Society ora Devotional Service or a paper congregation.have set up the outline and so the which we so heartily give to the otherscribe replies.Why have a program?organizations to which we belong. or a talk that will be of profit to others,so, say "Thank you" when mem­What is it Others will be attracted to it by ourOur interest in this year's MissionStudy will be greatly increased byfor? The program is to furnish information,devotion.bers take the part assigned them in a the use of maps and pictures. If youto stimulate interest, and The Program Committee should en­willing and helpful way.do not use as a study book "Mosiemto inspire to service in the great cause courage promptness in beginning the Have you learned to use pictures Women," by all means buy a copy,of Christian Missions. Surely no meeting. They should be O. T. (on and pesters? These are fine to stimulatepass it around or use the pictures,cause is dearer to the heart of the time) members themselves. Their exampleinterest in your programs. One they are worth many times the pricemay be contagious. Master, Himself, and what true childMany a enthusiast on Missions, (may her kind of the book. Public libraries v/ill leof His does not partake of the same meeting is spoiled and the Holy Spirit increase,) has prepared a poster containingglad to loan you interesting picturesthe pictures of many or our of Moslem lands.devotion? If the program of the MissionarySociety is to do this, the Pro­TRI-PRESBYTERIAL CONFERENCEgrieved by the tardiness of some leadgramCommittee must take its workseriously and be willing to work at itthe whole year through. To fillinnames opposite the different items isonly one step along their way to service.It is not the firststep, either.The Program Committee will need tostudy the whole project through,spend much time and thought andprayer over assignments. Some folks,because of their intelligence and interestin certain things can do betterwork than others, so assign topics topersons vi/ho will be interested in themand they will, in turn, interest others.The Program Committee will keepeyes and ears alert to secure materialthat will help members to preparegood talks or papers on the topic assignedthem. They may watch TheMissionary Review and Olive Treesand other magazines for helpful infoimationand give it to them in timeto be serviceable. They may encouragemore timid and inexperiencedmembers to read widely on theirtopics, then to make a brief outlineand rewrite or tell in their own words.Listeners are always more interestedin work of this kind than in a "wholesalereading" from a book or magazine.They may suggest more specificsubjects for prayer in the DevotionalService.The Program Committee will seethat every meeting is adequately announced.Some folks have never acquiredthe "Missionary MeetingHabit" and need more than a pulpitannouncement. Postcards, pesters,and personal invitations will boostthe attendance. Try it.Where do you meet? If in a home,Mrs. Hostess has everything .shining.If in the church, the Program Committeemay make that attractive, too.Do you meet in a small, poorly lighted,poorly ventilated room? Does thest one there light up and start thefire? If so, probably everyone shivers. nd wants to go home as soon aspossible to a comfortable place. Isthe room as particularly cared for asyour ov(m living room would be? Ifit is dusty, unkempt, uncomfortable,even a strong program will have avember hai-vest atmosphere meeting. your things, them derly, ences. attractive hard sical Conimittee Did to task conditions attractive you if Folks meeting. symbols clean necessary as to of need ever feel gratitude. place? counteract possible. and will think should not atmosphere Autumn these dust to help feel produce Take of things. and be A to these We leaves it decoratingcreate made Program the improve beneath for are an influ­Phy­and all, or­No­asthemore or less, children and signs andsymbols help to focus our attention.To make it practical, ask every oneto bring a donation of foodstuffs forWhite Lakeers and members. If some late folkscould only sit and wait for others asothers often do for them they wouldI s C a l l i n g Y o uT H E I D E A L V A C A T I O NUNDER CHRISTIAN INFLUENCEAUGUST 22nd thro SEPTEMBER 6th, 1926(Including Labor Day)G o o d H e a l t h f u l S p o r tSwimmingRowingHikingBase BallBasket BallVolley BallBIG ATHLETIC MEET FOR MENSaturday, August 28thLADIES' ATHLETIC CONTESTMonday, August 30thRATES: $1.50 PER DAYWrite for ParticularsUsual Attractive Prizes AwardedREV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, White Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y.Missionaries. To look into their facesis an inspiration. When we are introducedto the workers in our MissionThe P. C. should rem.ind those whoare on the program at least a monthahead of their date. Not every onekeeps the program in mind. Ofcourse, the P. C. does! Be sure folksknow wliat is to be the response loKoU Call.Special meetings, like the ThankOffering Meeting and the Mid-YearSocial Gathering, will be put in thehand.? of special committees, but youmay co-operate.Keep "Our Aim" and "Our Slogan"before the Society continually. Dothis in various ways: much prayerin the Devotional Service; a .short,enthusiastic speech in the BusinessSession, etc. If you think on thesethings, others, seeing you, will thinklikewise and things will GO. Helpeach officer, each superintendent, eachMESSAGE FROM DR. KATEcommittee in any way you can.McBURNEY.Boost! Lift! This is your OPPOR­In October, 1925, there seemed to beTUNITY. a need foi- some one to go back toNanning "Strong and men look see after where the small thirty mcv littlesigh." girls "You in the call Emanuel yourself Home, 'OPPOR­ therewas TUNITY' inly one but available you look who to was me sufficiently'HARD conversant WORK,' " with said the lazy situation. manlikeand Marching closed the orders door were in his given face. in IsaiahMay 45:2, you 3. have "I a will good go vear. before thee,and Signing make the off, rough U. P. C. places W. S. smooth: M. S. Iwill break in pieces the doors of brass,and cut in sunder the bars of iron;and I will give thee the treasures ofdarkness, and hidden riches of secretplace.s, that thou mayest know that itis I, Jehovah, who call thee by thyname, even the Gnd of Israel."The conferences with Consuls Generaland Consuls lasted over a periodcf three weeks, in which no officialpermission could be given. If I went,it was on my own responsibility. Unofficially,they wished me Godspeedwhen we parted and urged me to keepthem informed.The trip was not without incident,and the four months that intervenedbetween my arrival and my finalleavingwere packed with incidents so fullof interest to more than the writer,that it is only by keeping due pressureon the escape valve that I refrainfrom writing them up. I didnot think it wise to write such thingswhile on the ground, lest a Censorprecedence.shouldare otherbe appointed,things thatandshouldnow therehave

June 2, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11One or two incidents must be haste, nor by flight, and with those Mrs. Wright, with "little PaulieFor Second Hand Theological Bookschronicled, as it has to do with marchingorders. So often the pillar of desired things accomplished to our Dad, live on the Island, the lad tak­two unexpected, but very much to be boy," now several inches taller thanWrite to SCHULTE'S BOOK STOREOver 100,000 Volumes Classified by Subjectcloud and the pillar of fire were satisfaction, we dropped down the ing a course in Hong Kong University.in Stocli. JUST READY — Catalogue A,brought to mind that I was fix^ally river, waving no doubt a last goodbyeto the little group on the shore— "week-end" in the middle of the week,Dr. Wright came from Canton for a3,000 Items — Commentaries — Homileticsconvinced that I must just v/ait His— Chuich History — Philosophy, etc.time, as I had set time after lime for two years ago absolute strangers, but and I got to see the group of threeCatalogue B, 3,000 Items — Bible Study —leaving. The lady in charge of the now brothers and sisters in Christ, for a short visit the morning I left.Holy Spirit — Prayer, and 20 other subjects.Free upon request.Girls' Home had been summoned by made more dear by some fearsome experienceswhich we had shared in wee, wee visit with Dr. Wallace andIt was a joy to have even such acable from Canada and had startedfor Hong Kong by fir.st steamer. A common. The work was left in the Miss Weeks between their steamers. SCHULTE'S BOOK STOREtivity of Jesus Christ in preparing adoctor from England, with his wife, hands of those to whom it rightly belongsand who would gladly have a fellow-refugee with the Lotingers Such is Hopkinton. The town isHaving had the privilege of being 80 and 82 Fourth Avenue, New York Citynew harvest for the people.also two young ladies, all new, hadarrived in Hong Kong, and all proceededtoward Nanning. They were locum tenens was "on to ye nexte Kong, was but slight compensation for and maples, surrounded with broadshared it longer, and the erstwhile for some weekj last Summer in Hong nestled in a beautiful grove of elmsheld up by the transportation companieson account of robber raids for A very delightful three weeks in vitation to visit Loting on my way among the farmers. The Lordthinge."having to decline their hospitable in­fertile farms. Dairying prevailstwo months, and within ten days of Tak Hing with the old friends there down.showers His bountiful blessings uponNanning. So it seemed necessary that gave opportunity to "break up housekeeping"and relieve the friends of More of that HOPKINTON.anon.rise upon the just and unjust; bothAnd now I am in Manila at la.st. the diligent, and makes His sun toI should remain and carry on untilthey could get through.much of the accumulation of twentyoneyears.My program KATE here W. McBURNEY.covered four whatTis due the Lord and much thatBy Yours Rev. J. to C. follow McFeeters. where He leads, classes are here, when we considerThen came the rumor that the"Reds" had ordered anti-Christian The Chinese seemed glad of the opportunityof securing even second inclusive. The season was in its Mcnt^ges for education. Lenox Col-weeks, May second and fifthSabbathi is rawer paid. The town has gcod addemonstrations—atChristmas time—in Wuchow, and that the officials were hand foreign furniture of good quality,and "velly cheap plice."dens, fieldsand groves, robed in green tjm feeder for the college, and the col­springtime glory. Lawns aiid garlegjirislocated here; the High School isplanning to advise an exodus of allforeigners for that week. What ifand gold, in white and pink; nature lege leads on to institutions of higherthe movement should extend to Nanningand the one lone missionary inness of new life after the .severe win­The Covenanter church of Hopkin­coming forth with freshness and rich­grade.that city should be invited to evacuter;how charming! how inspiring! ton is pleasantly situated. The build­ate? I must write at once to L>r.Clift for instructions or a plan for thechildren, in case—Alas, there was not time enough asit sometimes took nineteen days fora letter to go one way. But in man'sextremity there is always that Friendat hand, and so the whole matter waslaid over on Him. He gave rest fromanxiety, and in less than twenty-fourhours the marching orders for the returntrip were delivered, and I bearglad testimony that the promises werefulfilled to the letter all along thoway. My only anxiety had been forthe little girls in case I had to leaveagain, as many covetous eyes were onthem. JThey had tried hard to getthem before and only God had restrained.them. If we left again theywould be bolder and more insistentSo when Isaiah 52:12 was given, Irejoiced and my mind was at rest."For ye shall not go out in haste,neither shall ye go by flight,for Jehovahshall go before you and the Godof Israel shall be your rear ward."What more coujd be asked? God before,God behind, and of course, Godin Jthe midst. A "Personally conductjedtrip," with provisions promisedfor those left behind—a rear guard.It meant solid joy, and rest, and newcourage to go forward without acare, or a worry, or any anxiety, andunlimited contentment to wait Histime to start.It had seemed so jiecessary that Iget down here early—at least by .hebeginning of the new year. But Hesaid, "Not yet." Then I surely mustleave Nanning by the fiistof the year.And still He held me back. And nowin looking back I see why it was notuntil February that I could finallygetall arrangements completed. Even atlast when all my heavy luggage wasaboard, and I with hat and coat readyto start, word came that the steamerwould not sail as announced, and nodate was given.I had opportunity the next day,when no "schedule" of work held me,to do something that meant much toall concerned, and which could notwould gives messenger way a there made, stayed, were visit shaped have planned. "Lord, today?" vAnd "Personally we great delayed was sail been then—that and what up including had something The Again arrived satisfaction—and a done Governor's wilt another dawn promise conducted" answer future word night to planned, Thou had next else little say day, for secured came, I for have day. Yoinen visit. the those so 9 girls sailed but me that P. steamer I and Not to M. knew which whoin was weas do. ainA fortnight with friends on CheungChow while waiting for a steamer toManila is now a happy memory. Mynew little cousin, Gladys May Robb,took me under her wing and entertainedme. I especially enjoyed several"new numbers" she was addingto her repertoire during that time. Ifyou wish to see her smile, just ask herSurely this is nothing less _ than the ing is artistic and attractive andbreath of the Holy Spirit awakening fronts the college grounds. Erectedthe roots in the ground, and the ac-25 years ago, it is still fresh and beautiful.The congregation is without aIN SELECTING LESSON HELPS FOR YOURminister; yet are thsy united, earnestabout "Daddy" in Tak Hing or Graceand loyal. The public services are alland Philip in America. She doesn'tSUNDAY SCHOOLobs^^^ed, though not observed by all.show her teeth when she smiles—yet.Th-o A attendance, V however, GATHERING is good. AT WePtfey tVi-rt a minister, SPRINGS. full of the powei* q{ fod, may speedily "oreign come. mission-ThisUse Lessons That Are Most Adaptable for Your Pupils.is ari-.-s fyvvlnviting from a „^„.. and important tt lands field. willThe need of the child should be the law of any school. Let foregather ' -ork at go Clifton on. crpr^gs, NewIn the final analysis, it is what the pupil gets from fork, from June 2nd to 6th, as guestsif the Sanitarium and the village.the lessons that really counts./fhis will be the Forty-third AnnualMeeting of the International MissionaryGet the Very Best.Union, whose members includeover fifteen hundred missionaries.The theme of the program will be:The best is none too good. The eager, restless, absorbing"Placing Real Responsibility on theminds of the children—the refreshing inquisitiveness f^hurches in the Mission Field." Theof the young people—the more sober thoughtfulnessA. E. 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Leslie of theBaptist Mission, Belgian Congo,Bishop Warren of the Methodist EpiscopalChurch, India, Bishop WilliamBurt, Methodist Episcopal Bishopfor Europe, the Rev. J. C. DeKorne of the Christian ReformedChurch, China, Miss Jennie MaudDickerson of the Methodist EpiscopalMission in the Straits Settlements,the Rev. Dr. W. E. Witter of the BaptistMission, Assam. The Rev. J.Sumner meetings. N. intendent .session. resent Y., H. President, the Stone, F. of Dr. the hosts LAFLAMME, John M.D., Sanitarium will A. at of preside Lichty, the New Secretary.will Rochelle. opening at Super­rep­the

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84over the sacrifice, the wood and theThe Reformed Presbyterian Church stones of the altar, until it ran downhaving no publishing house of its own advisesaround and filledall the trench. Thenits members to send their orders for Elijah asked God to hear and answerCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description. the true God. And God did hear andhis prayer so that men might knowI9ub&cattDn Department: answer. Just at the time of the eveningsacrifice—three o'clock—He sentIBoatU of ffi|)tt»tian dEDutation ot tiie©tesfaptetian CI)utt|) in tlje ffl. *. 8- fire from heaven which burnt the offering,the wood, the stones, andWitherspoon Bldgor any of itsPhiladelphia PARKER'ii Depositories 1 licked up the water in the trench, soHAIR BALSAM J that all fell upon their faces and cried,Removes Dandru S-S tnpsHa;r Falling "The Lord, he is the God: the Lord,Restores Color and 1 he is the God."Beauty to Gray and Faded Hairi May we, like Elijah, be courageous' 50C. and Sl.oo at r>nie:ir>.st3. I anri true in the face of opposition toHlsiT.-cOhem.WkB.Pfi' Jmrue. N. XjJUNIOR TOPIC.(Continued from page 7)had more on his side than the hostsof Israel.Elijah gave the prophets of Baalall day to demonstrate the superiorityof their god. Let us glimpse thescene—on the top of Carmel t])/^\^Qprophets built, in sight of all the ho.stbring to men a knowledge of the livingand true God.lELD Ea^orthfield,cMas5aabuilt an altar. Why 12?God of all Israel—the twelve tribes,not ten or two only. A trench wasdug around the stones, the while thepeople watched with renewed interest.What now? They brought wood,and Elijah laid it on the stones, slewa bullock, cut it in pieces, accordingto the command of the Lord as givento Moses, and laid it on the wood.f'Now," he commands, "bring water,four barrels of water, and pour it onthe sacrifice." Three times at Elijah'scommand they poured waterTopic for June 16, 1926.GRACES WE MUST CULTIVATE:UNQUESTIONING OBEDIENCE.Ex. 24:7.(Read Genesis 22:1-14)Psalms: 25:7-10, No. 62; 26:1-4,Ye call me Way, and walk me not;No. 64; 119, Part 8, No. 362; 132, No. Ye call me Life, and desire me not;368; 119, Part 19, No. 342; 119, Part Ye call me Wise, and follow me not;1, No. 317.Ye call me Fair, and love me not;of Israel assembled, and unbr jji s Parallel Passages: Rom. 1:15; Heb. Ye call me Rich, and ask me not;eagle eye of Elijah, an altar^ 1' 5:8; Rom. 5:19; Ex. 19:5; Is. 1:19; Ye call me Eternal, and seek me not;We are glad to note the improvementamong the sick of the congrega­it wood and the sacrifice.Jer. 7:23; 38:20; Acts 5:29; Ex. 23: Ye call me Gracious, and trust me not;here, as they might b'22; I Sam. 12:14; Heb. 11:8; Genesis Ye call me noble, and serve me not;tion. Gcd has graciou.sly spared theirtemple, to conceal19:17, 26; I Sam. 15:22.Ye call me Mighty, and honor me not; lives. Miss Carswell, of Santa Ana,.and so fake ••An obedient life is one that begins Ye call me Just, and fear me not; is heme from the hospital and cioinggin to cal'with obedience to parents. An em­Iployer once advertised: "Wanted—Awith rheumatism, is greatly improved.I condemn you, blame me not."nicely. Dr. Rcbb, who was laid upand burn-,,.^, .-^-ii.ig. i.iTi\e &vances, and still the sacrifice is un*' boy who obeys his mother."Unquestioning obedience anytime.—Miss Elizabeth McElroy, of ourconsumed. The waiting pecple grov.. , Children who obey their parentsObedience must be prompt. The disciplesat the call of the Lord to follow, w^ay back East, was a visitor amongSyrian Mission, who is now on herweary. The priests are frantic' naturally keep on obeying God and theThey begin to leap and shout, cutting !*ws of their land. Those who begindid not say, "Wait." "They straightwayleft their nets, and followed him.'' We and deeply strong, appreciate the work ofus God recently. give us men!—determined, bravethemselves in their religious frenzy life by disobeying in the home, naturallygo on through life disobeyingwith their knives, until the blood runs.When the call came to Elisha he was the Who men stand who for are Right making and the dare repairs toNoontime comes and the interes'" "\ all commands of God and of theirploughing with twelve yoke of oxen. underneath smite the the Wrong; church.the people grows less. Those ountry.It did not take Elisha long to dispose Whole-hearted men—unselfish, fearless,bold—have brought a lunch sit down t' Once after an investigation hadof the oxen and to obey the command.and wonder why the god doe been made in the prisons of theUnquestioning obedience at ang Whose love of truth outweighs theanswer his priests. Elijah mock United States, it was stated at acost.—Abraham was willing to give greed for gold;suggests that they cry louder meeting of the American Prison DisciplineAssociation, that in almost allup Isaac. Christ Himself obeyed at Devoted men, who think and pray andhaps their god is asleep, or on Sthe cost of His life. Is any cost too planney. The 450 priests redouble eir cases their course of ruin began withgreat for us?How best to serve and help their fellowman.efforts, and time creeps on. f] sun disobedience to parents.Unquestioning obedience to ourhas crossed the meridian, i ct^ slowly Obedience is the very foundation ofLord can bring us naught but final While selfishness misrules, and greedjourneys toward the west. he ac­tivities of the priests less They the foundation of the kingdom ofwell ordered home. So is obediencejoy.and lust"Never, by lapse of timeEntice and drag their victims in theare so hoarse they can no Ion y shout, Christ. Obedience to the Head of theThe soul defaced by crimedust.so weary they can no longer leap to kingdom.Send up the prayer, again and yetattract the attention of Baal. The Obedience in anything.—In II Cor.again.people aie scattered, and no longer 2:9 Paul says: "that I might knowWith faith unfailing still—God giveexpecting a miracle pay little attentionto what is going on.obedient in all things." "All things"the proof of you, whether ye are A restful night on us men. Lake ErieAs the time of the evening sacrifice includes "anything." Are we askeddraws near, Elijah calls the scattered to obey the call to preach, to visit thepeople to him. He took 12 stones and sick, to do some menial task, to under­God is the go hardship, to give up some petscheme, to obey the call to servicerather than live a life of ease—nomatter what we are called to do, arewe ready to give unquestioned obedience?L'nquestioned obedience.—"Their's not to reason why,Their's but to do or die."That is the spirit of unquestionedobedience. God knows the reasonwhy. We need not fear that He willask of us beyond that we are able,OUT O' D OORScalls, where nature isat her best. Hillswoods, and streamsinvite you. Golf, tennis,trout fishing, everyrecreation in itssra'^nn. Within, hospitalityand comfoitSummer Confercncps June 16 - Aug2? Write for bookletor ask i tWBERT of us G. anything MOODY, Manager except it be forour gocd and His glory.VnqiKstioniyig obedience fnii/irherc.—Obedience in our business relations,obedience in cur personal life, obediencein our social life—everywhereincludes anywhere. And in theseplaces let us see to it that we obeynot in words only, but in deeds—"Thus speaketh Christ, our Lord, tous:Ye call me Master, and obey me net;Ye call me Light, and see me not;B^"^'*^---iInto its former self returns again;Yet, if we will cur Guide obey.The dreariest path, the darkest way,Shall issue out in heavenly day."—Trench.LOS ANGELES NOTES.Mr. and Mrs. Patton, after a fourmonths' stay among us, left for theirhome in Sterling, Kansas, via Seattle,recently. They took the boat forSeattle from San Francisco. Afterleaving there they will stop at Cheyenneand Greeley, reaching Sterlingearly in June.Ml', and Mrs. Morrow, of Hemet,and their little son are welcomevisitors in our midst this week.on one of the Great Ships of the C €» B Une makes a pleasantbreak in your journey. A good bed in a clean, cool stateroom,a long, sound sleep and an appetizing breakfast in the morning.Steamers "SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF ERIE"-"CITY OF BUFFALO"Daily May 1st to November 15thLeave Bufifalo- 9:00 P. M. f Eastern 1 Leave Cleveland-9:00 P. M.Arrive Cleveland 'yiOO A. M. \ Standard Time / Arrive Buffalo- '7:00 A. M.•Steamer "CITY OF BUFFALO" arrives 7:30 A. M.Connections forCedar Point, Put-in-Bay, Toledo, Detroit and otlier points.Ask your ticket agent or tourist agency for tickets via C&BLine. New TouristAutomobde Rate—$7.50.Send for free sectional puzzle chart ot^the Great Ship "SEEANDBEE" and J^to - „ X°i"32-page Your RaU booklet. Ticket isI^^s.^ C & B SteamersThe Good Cleveland oa our Steamers and BuMalo . , ^ 0 ^ ^ rj"''"'* tf^t^Transit Co. .^#SPilni!lW^&=P^'f® $5.50Cleveland, Ohio

SABBATH SCHOOL TOPIC FOR JUNK 28. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JUNE 2.3.VOL. 84. NO. 2179.4 3 R D Y E A RJUNE 9, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in tlie Christian Nation in June, 1894. Tlie Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Christian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYN I N E T Y - S E V E N T HS Y N O D-OF THE-R e f o r m e d P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N o r t h A m e r i c aW A L T O N , N. Y . — J U N E 2-9, 1926THE Synod o^the Reformed PresbyterianChurch of North America met inits ninety-seventh session at Walton, N. Y.,on June 2, 1926. Synod convened at 7:30P. M. and was constituted with prayer byDr. G. M. Robb. A. A. Wylie was madeclerk pro tem. The roll was called and 90delegates answered to their names. Otherssoon appeared.Dr. E. A. Crooks nominated R. C. Reedto serve as Moderator. Dr. F. M. Wilsonseconded the nomination. Mr. Reed waselected unanimously. Dr. Crooks escortedModerator Reed to the platform wherehe was welcomed by Dr. Robb and respondedin a few well-chosen words. ClerkD. C. Mathews and Assistant Clerk T. C.McKnight were re-elected.The report of the Committee on DevotionalExercises was read and adopted.This report will be printed in the runningaccount from day to day. The firsthalfhoureach day was set apart for devotionalexercises.The clerk's report was read and adopted.This report introduced several innovationsin the order of business. The clerk'sgenius for orderliness was again demonstratedin this report.The order of business published in theDocket was adopted and the hours of meetingset at 9 to 12 A. M. and 2 to 5 P. M.These are the hours set for the executivesessions of the Synod. The remaininghours were largely occupied by committeemeetings, meetings of presbyteries, publicconferences and uther activities.The report on Unfinished Business wastaken up and a number of items of routinebusiness were attended to.The Committee at work preparing aChildren's Handbook of Church Historyreported that the work was well underway. Samples of the work done have beenpublished in the Christian Nation fromtime to time. The Committee invitedcomments on the work done and thus farpublished. Approval of the work was signifiedand the committee continued. Acommittee of five was appointed to conferwith this committee concerning the work,and report to this meeting of Synod.Dr. W. J. Coleman read the report ofa committee appointed last year to considera revision of the Book of Discipline.This report was designated to secure themind of Synod as to how far the workshould proceed. The work of revision, asSynod desires it to be carried out, is to bepublished in the Christian Nation beforethe next meeting of Synod, if possible.While this report was under discussion,the hour for adjournment arrived. Synodadjourned with prayer by ,Rev. IsaiahFaris, the oldest minister in attendanceat Synod.Thursday Morning.Synod reconvened at 9 o'clock and wasconstituted with prayer by Dr. F. M. Foster.After the calling of the roll. Synod devotedthirty minutes to devotional exercises.The topic for the morning was "ARevival." "And give us a little revivingin our bondage." Ezra 9:8. The leaderwas A. M. Thompson. The outline suggestedby the committee was: A revivedheart. A revived spirit of prayer. Anincreased love of the brethren. An enlargedexpectation.The minutes were read and adopted. Aletter was received from the continuingPresbyterian Church of Canada. A committeewas appointed to draft a reply tothis letter. The Witness Committee wasappointed such committee.The Moderator appointed the followingcommittees:Nominations: Walter McCarroll, J. G.Reed, R. W. Redpath, M. W. McClelland,T. S. Trumbull.Foreign Missions: E. A. Crooks, E. L.McKnight, E. K. Patton, T. J. Joseph, T.R. Sanderson.Home Missions: J. B. Gilmore, W. J.Sanderson, John K. Gault, A. F. Reid, DW. Park.National Reform: F. M. Wilson, S. E.Greer, J. M. Foster, J. G. Forsythe, RobertLuney.Finance: G. R. Steele, Paul Coleman,D. Bruce Martin, William McFarland, JohnCarithers.J. S. Tibby read the report of Synod's(Continued on page 5)

THE CHRISTIAN NATIONVolume 84:arouni3 tt)e €)IUfor" I was passed he wrote to 400delegates who attended the previousconvention of the American Federa-I have cost quite a bit.I will cost yet more.Some money, time, vigilance.:arm €\)aixlation of labor leaders which should ^^:'^Xl/l^Yer^^^^^^^'I AM THE 18th AMENDMENT." ence. About one-halfBy Franklin R. Poage, B.S., Litt. themselves tomovement,I am the 18th amendment.Thi^ organization was not started actments that are the result of moralI didn't just happen._ _ thrresult'of .any years of mere^ly because^ Mr.^ Gompers^W^^ convictiom^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^_Iexperience and enlightenment, and Jie ^j^j^j^^^ jg^,^^ at the time, etc. I am here to stay.deliberate and determined action of g^^^gi Gompers in three diiferent ^ C°me; let us join handswould be very helpful in an educationalway. They were greatly indebted tothe ijresident of the Congregationaltiono-f Labor-, asking their opinion re- But some ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l ^ Z n ^ i l l a J l Z ! Z^lZntTaM Xgarding the formation of an oi;gani- unlike the "^^f„^;'^,\,^^VA ^Is had devised a well thought out andSractlcarscheme. It was most proper,commit its members to total absj,m- washed toj"'" ^^-Jlo^''^^ '"yet""pulled^^inceptionthought,fromthatthethis shouldCongregationaltake its„„„„ Ahmit nne-half committed I am heie to b,.ay. ^, , i >= & '. . „ •• ,l)roposed scheme, and spoke of the extraordinaryhold Livingstone had nntonly on the imagination and affectionof the Scotti.,„f =r,pr.iallv I euard the ^^'^ ^^^^'^ °.* society's ills. ppgg ^f their meeting was to conserveOn Friday evening. May 21st, atover the mothers, all, but and especially help to 1 uphold guaia ine the superintendent ^^^^ ^^..^^^j^ of ^^.^ Madison taking my Square part, ^j^^ ^ practical j^^^^g -^ scheme, ^^-^^ convert Livingstone it into was a the Park Avenue Presbyterian^pak growing fathers youth, ease the pathway ot Settlement, pj.. Lee W. says Beatty, liquor of making New York,^^^^.^ was Scottish ^^ national Blantyre, memorial. and, if it was They found had Church, corner of Park Avenue andweaK idiuexb,.^^ ^^^jj ^ j^^^g^ jjj ^j^g tenements of ^ memorial to Livingstone in St. 85th Street, was held a debate on theI am a teacner.^^^ York, during a round of calls on Qgo^-gg-g Square, and one at Westmin- question:I am teaching the coming geneia- 94 families he had only once caught gtgj., but he thought the greatest Shall the Volstead Act Be Modified?tion. Many of the boys and girls now a whiff of home brew. would be found in the quickened mis- The speaker for the affirmative wasentering school have never seen the Bishop James Cannon, Jr., says the gj^^ary zeal in all the churches. Hon. Emanuel Cellor, Congressmann^rl timf saloon nor smelled its stench, testimony presented by opponents of ^^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^^^^,t ^ practical from Brooklyn, one of the leadingold-timesaloon noi ^'^^'^" ; = prohibition had come almost entiiely ^^,^g^g ^^^^^ ^^ j , ^„^ ^g^^ ^ets in Congress.I am Christian. I am Biblical, ana ^^^^ pers-ons jping m the New York „g„gj.^ugiy supported, because Living- The speaker for the negative wi'.sT)r. Colvin has recently completedvery positively in one sense now being sector," including New York, Connec- ^^^^^ appealed to a wide constituency. Dr. D. Leigh Colvin, Ph.D., Chairmana large book entitled "Prohibition inaired Christ said "Woe unto you ticut. New Jersey, Fennsylvapia ana He was not only one of the greatest of of the Prohibition National Committee.the United States," which will be outwhen all men speak well of you." '''^^Ztein New York and Maryland ''^t^^ft'"7'thd"t?entmc Tx^^I am not liked by some Senators and ^^ .f „ggd to pass any state law to f^^-^^fl °ne* of \he IreatLt'o'^f Xu:a minority of other folk.aid enforcement are the loudest m as- missionaries, who devoted his life to next month, and he is probably theI seem to have too much "kick" for sailing me.•„i.„„j

June 9, li926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lEVANGELIZATION IN CHINA.A Chinese missionary contributed an unsignedarticle to the Sunday School Timesfor the issue of September 26th whichthrows some light on the present missionaryprogram and problem in China. Hetells that there are some sixteen hundredwalled cities in China and that each ofthese might compare with a county seat,surrounded by many villages. To manthese centers there are about 7,800 foreignmissionaries with some 25,000 Chinesehelpers.The writer thinks that if all these wereevangelical as well as evangelizing in theirprofession and practice the force if properlydistributed would be able in a generationto evangelize all China. As againstthis possibility there are two hindrancesto be considered. One of these is that themissionaries are not well distributed andthe other that so many of the missionarieshave a rationalistic attitude thatthey are of comparatively little use inbringing the gospel to the unsaved. Asa result not more than one-half of Chinais in the way of being evangelized.Allowing that there are about 1,600centers, that would allow about five missionariesand fifteen Chinese helpers toeach one of them. As it is now half ofthese 1,600 centers have no resident missionary,though most of them are outstationswhich are visited occasionally bymissionaries. There are 600 missionariesin Shanghai alone. Thirty-four per centof them are in ten of the largest cities andforty-four per cent in twenty of the largestcities.Why are so many proportionally of themissionaries in a few cities on or nearthe coast ? This is because so many of themissionaries have taken to institutionalwork, mainly schools, that it limits theamount of preaching that can be done.This, however, the writer thinks may notbe so much of a loss as many of these institutionalworkers are of the rationalisticsort who would preach only an ethical gospelthat could not save the lost. Howmany are rationalistic he does not know,but thinks on the whole that the presentoutlook is not good.DEVELOPING GENEVA'S CHRISTIANCHARACTER.Readers of the Christian Nation maybe interested to know that the two largestendowment gifts, one of $60,000 and theother of $65,000, that have recently cometo Geneva College have been conditionedon the use of the income from the samefor the maintenance and development ofthe Christian life, character and work ofthe College. Not until an agreement ofthat nature was signed by the college authoritieswould the Eastern philantropistof the Presbyterian Church turn over tothem the thousand shares of stock in hiscompany, the present value of which issixty-five dollars each. And that the$60,000 cash contribution to establish theGailey Foundation of Christian Educationwas meant for such use as above indicatedis manifest from the following clause inthe agreement made with the donor, Mr.J. R. Copeland, Parnassus, Pa.:"The said Geneva College shall createand establish a department which shallbe known as, and called the Gailey Foundationof Christian Education, in whichdepartment the courses of instructiongiven shall be designed to develop the religiousspirit and to increase the religiousinformation of the students of said collegeand to prepare them to serve as leadersin various lines of religious activities, andshall include such subjects as Christianethics. Christian philosophy of history, religiouspedagogy, the study and practicalapplication of the Bible, and such otherrelated subjects as may'be determined bythe Board of Trustees of said college. Thehead of said department shall also act asadvisor and counsellor to the students ofsaid college in meeting their moral andreligious problems and shall seek to maintainand promote the Christian ideals ofsaid college in every way possible, enlistingother members of the faculty, so faras possible, in building up and safeguardingthe spiritual life of the students. Thehead of the department shall be elected bythe Board of Trustees of Geneva Collegein the same manner as are other membersof the faculty, and shall be a man of pronouncedevangelical spirit, having sympathywith the religious life of all denominations,possessing scholarly attainmentsand interested in and familiar with theactivities of young people."That the college was glad to comply withthe conditions specified by the donors ofthese two gifts is evident in that a yearprior to their having been made, and withno knowledge whatever of any likelihoodof their being made, the College Board ofTrustees unanimously adopted the followingresolution with instructions that acopy of same be placed in the hands ofeach member of the teaching force of thecollege:"Inasmuch as the great fundamentalsof Christianity are being called in question,especially in many educational institutions,and inasmuch as Geneva Collegehas always stood true to the great essentialsof the Christian faith, and in orderthat Geneva may be above suspicion, we,as a Board, reaffirm the traditional positionof the school, and direct that all teachingmust conform to the great truths, thatGod is the Creator and Controller of allthings; that Jesus Christ is the Son ofGod, and the only Saviour and Lord ofmen; and that the Holy Spirit is one withthe Father and the Son and the Agent ofthe Godhead."THE SINS OF GOD'S PEOPLE AREMADE BLESSINGS TO THEM.By Dr. J. M. Foster.Can good come out of evil? Can sin bemade to work for holiness? Yes. "Evenso. Father, for so it seemed good in Thysight." God is not the author of sin. Itoriginated in the lustful spirit of the creature."He that committeth sin is of thedevil, for the devil sinneth from the beginning."Let no man say when he is tempted,I am tempted of God; for God cannotbe tempted with evil, neither tempteth Heany man; but every man is tempted whenhe is drawn away of his own lust and enticed.And lust, when it hath conceived,bringeth forth sin; and sin, when it is finished,bringeth forth death."Sin, then, is the conception of the proud,lustful spirit of God's creatures, eitherhuman or demoniacal. God did not willthe existence of sin. It is contrary to Hiswill. He hates sin. He cannot look uponit. But He willed to permit sin, that Hemight have an occasion to display Hisglory. He allowed sin to have dominionover this world that He might magnifyHis grace in destroying it. "Where sinabounded, grace did much more abound.That as sin reigned unto death, even somight grace reign through righteousnessunto life eternal, by Jesus Christ ourLord." Sin made it possible for God toreveal Himself to men as He never couldotherwise have done. His goodness is revealedin creation and providence, but Hismercy could only be discovered in pardoningsin. "His works do show Him clothedto be, and girt about with might"; but itis in subduing the heart of the rebellioussinner and converting him into a "willing"servant of God that "the day of His power"is seen. The heavens glorify His wisdomin choosing the best means for the bestends. But in the scheme of redemption,whereby God can be just and yet the justifierof the ungodly, we have the mysteryof godliness, which confounds the angelsof light. His unitive justice could neverhave been known except in punishing sin.Blessed be God, that which in its ownnature is most to His dishonor, is convertedinto an occasion for discovering theperfectness of His glory. God makes useof sinful instruments in accomplishing Hispurposes, though they mean • it not so."Out of the eater came forth meat, andout of the strong came forth sweetness."Satan, whose motto is, "Evil, be thou mygood," in his vilest and most diabolicalplots, is unwittingly carrying out the

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84eternal purpose of God. He tempted ourfirst parents and led the race captive athis will, exclaiming in triumph, "Shall theprey be taken from the mighty? Shallthe captive of the terrible one be delivered?"But this was the occasion ofGod's sending His Son to break the powerof the arch-traitor, and exalt His peopleabove the angels to sonship with Himself.Satan tempted the Lord Jesus Christ, andhis unsuccessful assault prepared theSaviour for succoring those who aretempted, "being tempted in all points likeas we are, yet without sin." Satan inspiredJudas to betray our Lord and theJews to demand His crucifixion; but theywere only the blind agents by which Godgave His Son to be a propitiation for oursins. "Him being delivered by the determinatecounsel and foreknowledge of God,ye have taken and by wicked hands havecrucified and slain." Just as the Romansmade use of the fury of lions to devourcriminals in their theatres, so God usedthe covetousness and ambition of the Chaldeansto punish rebels against His kingdom.Daniel's four beasts, representingthe Chaldean, Medo-Persian, Greek andRoman dynasties are successively devouredby one another. God made Assyriathe rod with which He chastenedIsrael for their sins, according to Isaiah10:5, and then He broke the rod in pieces."Surely the wrath of man shall praiseThee, the remainder of wrath shalt Thourestrain." Ps. 76:10. The sons of Jacobsinned grievously in selling their brotherJoseph to the Midianites. Their designwas malicious. They did it for envy. ButGod meant it for good. This was His wayof bringing Joseph to the throne of Egypt.Thus He fulfilled the prophecy of hisdreams when his brethren came and boweddown before him. Thus he made provisionfor preserving His people during theseven years' famine that came upon allthe land. And thus He brought to passwhat was revealed to Abraham in the propheticsymbol of "a burning lamp and asmoking furnace," when Israel went downinto Egypt. Balaam's perversity in respondingto Balak's impious request to goand curse Israel was made the occasionof his uttering one of the most beautifulprophecies in the Book respecting the Messiahand His kingdom. Judah and Tamarmade themselves abominable in the sightof the Lord by their criminal intercourse.They had no thought higher than thegratification of this sensual desire. Andyet God used their lust in perpetuating theseed from which sprang the Redeemer.Jonah sinned against the Lord in refusingto go to Nineveh and proclaim His message.The Lord met him in a storm atsea, as he fledto Tarshish- He confessesto the seamen that he is the cause of theirperil, and, at his request, they cast himoverboard. But God carried him safely tothe shore by means of "a great fish." Themoment he was thrown into the sea it wascalm. This convicted the sailors. Theybelieve in Jonah's God and offer sacrifice.They return at once to Nineveh and reportwhat they had done. While they areyet speaking, Jonah appears in the streetsof the city, crying, "Yet forty days andNineveh shall be destroyed." It is a. voicefrom the dead. God raised him from awatery grave. They believe his message.The whole city fasts. They repent, confess,and are saved. Jonah's sin furnishedthe evidence that secured conviction. Theunbelief of the Jews was the occasion ofpreaching the Gospel to the Gentiles, justas the sun setting for one nation is risingto another. "For if the casting away ofthem be the reconciling of the world, whatshall the receiving of them be, but lifefrom the dead?"God makes the sins of His people ablessing to them.1. Their sin is made the means of discoveringtheir total depravity. The heartis the fountain, the conduct is the stream.Impurities in the stream originate in acorrupt fountain. "For from within, outof the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts,adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts,firmed that he would go with Him tocovetousness, wickedness, deceit, lascivious­prisoness, and to death. And in the garden,an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, fool­instead of watching and praying againstishness." Before David fell into sin in temptation, he slept. But after his denialthe matter of Uriah's wife, he seemed to and restoration he is willing enough tobe too unconscious of the fact that he wascarrying within him "an evil heart," one"deceitful above all things and desperatelywicked," so wicked that he could notrecognize the power of the tempter, andto be ever watchful against his "wiles.""Be sober"—exercise a sound mind, haveall your powers well in hand; "be vigilant"know it. He seemed to feel that his heart —"be wakeful, be on the alert; look aroundwas clear as the sunlight, that no hy­you; with excited attention actively exertpocrisy was there. And we frequently your mind"; "because your adversary thefind him appealing to God for his integrity, devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seekingasking that He would search and try himwhom he may devour; whom resist,and see if there was any wicked way in steadfast in the faith." I Pet. 5:8.him. But when the fountain was stirred(To be continued)in his "great transgression," a depth anddegree of filthiness was discovered thatmade him cry out in self-loathing and abhorrence,and pray that God would createin him "a clean heart and renew a rightROBERT STUART MacARTHUR'SOPINION OF THE PSALMS.It is not too much to say, even in theclose of the nineteenth century, that thespirit within" him. He then desired most popular poet in all the world is"truth in the inward parts," "to knowwisdom in the hidden part," to be "purgedIsrael's sweet singer. ... We ought tobathe our souls in the atmoshpere of thesewith hyssop" that he might be clean, and inspired songs. . . . This poetry is theto be "washed" that he might "be whiter inspiration of heaven. This poetry echoesthan snow." When the prophet Ezekiel the words of the Almighty. It sings thesong of redemption.digged through the wall of the temple hesaw the chambers of imagery,—"everyform of creeping things, and abominablebeasts, and all the idols of the house ofIsrael; and there sat women weeping forTammuz; and about fiveand twenty men,with their backs toward the temple of theLord, and their faces toward the east; andthey worshipped the sun toward the east."So when some sin leads the believer tolook into his heart he finds it "a habitationof devils, the hold of every foul spirit andthe cage of every mean and hateful bird";he discovers that he is "carnal, sold undersin," that "within him," that is, within hisflesh, "there dwelleth no good thing"; andhe cries out in his distress, "0 wretchedman that I am, who shall deliver me fromthe body of this death!"2. Their sin makes them more watchfulagainst temptation. Self-sufficiency is ourbesetting sin. We overrate our ownstrength and underrate the force of theadversary. And when he makes his attackwe are surprised and fall before him.But by the grace of God we rise up withrenewed strength and drive him back,shouting, "Rejoice not against me, 0 mineenemy; though I fall, I shall rise again!"And then what diligence in repairing thewalls, in putting on and using "the wholearmor of God," and in watching againstany sudden or unlooked for assault! Peterwas self-confident. The Saviour's warning,that "Satan desired to have him thathe might sift him as wheat," fell upon aninattentive ear. He boasted' that "thoughall should be offended because of Him, yetwould not he." In the face of the Saviour'sdeclaration, that "before the cock crowtwice thou shalt deny me thrice," he af­All life is a development, and that afterits kind. Men do not gather grapes fromthorns, nor figs from thistles. He thatsows to the wind shall of the wind reapthe whirlwind, which is the wind in itsmost destructive form; and he that sowsto the fleshshall of the fleshreap corruption,which is the fleshin its most loathesomeform.

June 9, 1926A FAMILY PAPERNINETY-SEVENTH SYNOD.(Continued from page 1)Board of Trustees.Dr. F. M. Wilson read the reportof the Board of Foreign Missions.This necessarily lengthy report waspublished in Olive Trees.E. L. McKnight read the report ofthe Board of Home Missions.Frank L. Stewart read the reportof the Jewish Mission Board.Dr. S. E. Greer read the report ofthe Board of Church Erection.H. G. Patterson read the report ofthe Board of Control. This Boardcontrols the funds voted to aged ministers,to widows and dependent childrenof deceased ministers, and totheological students.Synod took recess till 2 o'clock, ElderT. J. Joseph leading in prayer.Synod engaged in a season of prayei'on behalf of China and the missionwork carried on there. Dr. W. J. Coleman,Prof. R. J. Mclsaac, and Dr.Walter McCarroll led in prayei'.Thursday Afternoon.Synod reconvened at 2 o'clock andwas led in prayer by William McFarland.A resolution touching upon servingon juries was introduced and referredto a committee to report to this Synod.Dr. D. De Vere, a fraternal delegatefrom the Christian Reformed Church,was introduced to Synod. He broughtthe greetings of his denomination tothe Synod. Dr. De Vere gave expressionto his enjoyment of the fellowshiphe was enjoying while at Synod.He was impressed with the evidenceshe had seen that Covenanters standfour-square upon the Bible. The faith,the devotions, the life of Covenantersall afford such evidence. He spoke ofthe Scotch clergy's use of a text asa gold mine. We need not to searchfor the truth: we have the truth inGod's word. We are not reduced togroping in the dark in search ofthe truth: we have it! He rejoicedthat the Scotch, as represented bythe Covenanters, and the Dutch, asrepresented by his own denomination,are aware of the existence of thistreasure house of truth and delightto delve in it. Holding firmly to theeach Sabbath. Thus the Christian ReformedChurch has a regular, systematicpresentation of the doctrines offaith. Dr. De Vere gave expressionto the prayer of his church that theCovenanter Church might be strengthenedto stand fast in the present andincreasing difficult circumstances thatall faithful followers of Jesus experience.Moderator Reed replied, expressingthe hope of increasing closeness ofrelationship between the two denominations.He stressed our commonfaith and invited a further study ofthe points when we as yet do notsee eye to eye.The Nominating Committee was instiuctedto nominate a fraternal delegateto the Christian ReformedChurch.Dr. W. J. Coleman read the reportof the Witness Committee. In adoptingthis report, the following resolutionswere adopted:1. That James M. Coleman bechosen to teach in College for as muchtime as he can give to the work.2. That the sending out of literaturebe as heretofore the main workof the Committee and that the characterof what is sent be as vigorousas circumstances will justify.3. That the Synod renews its approvalof the plan of preparing listsof names and addresses of friendlyand intelligent neighbors to whomtracts may be sent every three monthsgiving the reasons for our position.4. That ministers and laymen beurged to cooperate with the WitnessCommittee by preparing contributionsto papers and by aiding in opening upthe way for the publication of editorialsand contributed articles in theleading religious and secular papers.5. That before general elections,petitions to be signed by those whocannot accept the present form of theConstitution of the United States beVolstead Act and Urging the continueduse of all possible means of enforcement.R. W. Redpath read the report ofthe Covenanter members of the ExecutiveCommittee of the National ReformAssociation.The Assistant Clerk read the re­Doig, D. B. Elsey, J. A. Potts.Presbyterial Records:—Central Canada: H. G. McConaughy,J. M. Rutherford, C. H. Russell.Illinois: D. B. Martin, J. C.port of the Woman's Association. Mathews, John L. Boyd.Treasurer J. S. Tibby read the reportof the Literary Fund.Elsey, A. M. Andrews.Pittsburgh: S. F. Kingston, E. M.Mrs. R. A. M. Steele read the financialreport of the Woman's Asso­Ohio: M. K. Carson, W. M. McNeel,ciation.Dr. Walter McCarroll read a reporton the Christian Attitude TowardWar. Before the report could be discussed,the hour of adjournment arrived.Synod adjourned with prayer byJ. C. Mitchel.and the financial agents of Presbyteries.Time and Place of Meeting: W. M.John W. Kennedy.Colorado: Paul Coleman, Frank E.Allen, R. C. Campbell.New York: E. G. Russell, P. J. Mc­Donald, J. A. Potts.Iowa: M. R. Jamison, P. F. Reade,Elmer S. Graham.Pacific Coast: J. C. Mitchell, J. K.Gault, H. P. Donahue.Kansas: W. J. McBurney, W. A.Aiken, Thomas H. McCandless.Thursday Evening.The evening session began with the Rochester;. E. K. Patton, J. T. Mitchell,Walter Ross.singing of Ps. 67:1-3 to tunc 177. Dr.J. R. Wylie led in prayer. Psalm 40 Philadelphia: A. W. Smith, W. T. K.was sung to tune 109. Prof. Robert Thompson, J. J. Thompson.Park read II Kings 2. The retiring The Presbyteries made their reportsModerator, Dr. M. M. Pearce, preached to Synod.a sermon from II Kings 2:9: "Let a A season of prayer was held fordouble portion of thy spirit be upon the ministers and workers of thenie." This sermon will appear elsewhere.Ps. 119 Part 19 was sung to of the Moderator, Frank D. FrazerChurch who are sick. By appointmenttune 342. Dr. D. H. Elliott led in and D. Raymond Taggart led inprayer.prayer.Committees were ordered appointedFriday Morning.to write letters of sympathy to thesepeople and to draw up memorials onSynod reconvened at 9 o'clock'«andthe deaths of R. J. Dodds, Dr. T. H.was led in pi'ayer by Dr. R. J. G. Mc­Acheson and Mrs. Edith CopelandKnight.Martin.The topic for the period of devotionDr. F. M. Wilson presented a reporton the work of the Near Eastwas "Knowing God." "Acquaint nowthyself with Him and be at peace;Relief coming from an Advisory Councilof the Near East Relief appointedthereby good shall come unto thee."Job 22:21. The outline proposed byby Synod last year.the committee was: 1. How becomeDr. W. J. McKnight brought beforeSynod the items on the revisionmore closely acquainted with Him?2. It is an obligation. .",. The time—of the Testimony that hung over fromnow. 4. It is personal — thyself.last year. A large committee was5. The results: (a) Peace; (b) Good.ordered appointed to report on thesecii'culated, asking for a Christian The leader was Elder G. Russell.items to this Synod.Amendment, and that such petitions The minutes of the Chinese Commissionwere read, and ordered spreadThe committee to rewrite the historicalpart of the Testimony report­be sent in directly by each congregation,with a letter, to the Senator or on Synod's minutes.ed. Their manuscript will appear inRepresentative of its State or Di.strict. An invitation to Synod to meet nextthe Minutes of Synod for this year.'i. That W. J. Coleman be chosen year at San Francisco was received,New blanks for reports to the CoordinatingCommittee were adoptedto give his whole time to preaching as was also an invitation from WinonaLake, Indiana. These invitationsand lecturing on the principles of ourand ordered printed.truth is costing both denominations testimony and in attending to the officework of the Committee.Time and Place of Meeting.v/ere referred to the Committee onin popularity and membership. YetSynod took recess till 2 o'clock.they, as we, insist that the doctrines 7. That the prayers of the Church Papers touching upon Church Union,upon Anti-Narcotic Education,S. G. Conner led in prayer.shall be kept pure. His church is be requested for this work and allBiblical in its faith, Calvinistic in its engaged in it, that petitions be offered upon the erection of a Syrian Commissionin the Foreign Mission, and Synod reconvened at 2 o'clock andFriday Afternoon.doctrine. Special attention is gven that the blessing of the King whomto the education of youth, even to the we serve and whose cause we plead upon Near East Relief were read. was led in prayer by Elder John Patterson.foundng of special week-day schools, may rest upon it and that all of us The Moderator announced the followingcommittees:E. K. Patton read his report fromof which they have some 83 in operation.His church is conducting several Him on which we may ask his bless­Theological Seminary: T. M. Slater, the Evangelistic Committee. In adopt­seek to do something as witnesses formissionary enterprises, though this is ing.J. M. Slater, J. M. Johnston, J. C. ing the report. Synod was led inhardly the chief work of the denomination.They are propagating their the Temperance Committee. This re­Discipline: J. R. W. Stevenson, W. Slater. E. L. McKnight testified toPaul Coleman read the report of Mathews, J. M. Aiken, S. H. Carlyle. prayer by Paul Coleman and J. C.distinctive principles: they stand for port reaffirmed the Church's contentionthat the use of alcoholic drinks D. C. Elliott, E. A. Baird.received not only through the work0. Ferguson, R. Raymond Taggart, the benefits East End congregationseparation from the world, for theopen life separate from all secret societies,for a free and untrammelled the members of the church the mas­White, D. B. Russell, C. N. Pullinger, through the meetings held leading upand tobacco is a sin and urged upon Supplies: M. S. McMillan, Paul D. of the evangelists but particularlypulpit limited only by the word of tery of the body for Christ.J. B. Forsythe.to the visit of the Evangelistic Team.God. Their standards group the doctrinesof God's word in fifty-two idge and to General Lincoln C. An­Owen N. Thompson, R. C. Adams, done at Barnet, Vt., by Dr. McFeetersLetters were sent to President Cool­Geneva College: A. M. Thompson, Dr. T. M. Slater spoke of the workgroups, and require that one of these drews commending the eff'orts made Howard A. Boyd, John M. Allen. immediately following Synod lastdoctrinal sections shall be considered toward increased enforcement of the Travelling Fund: Robert McBurney (Continued on page 11)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84hthe Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for June 27, 1926.REVIEW.Reading Lesson, Psalm 105:4-22.We have spent the last quarter inthe study of the principal incidentsrecorded in the Book of Genesis. Our.-^tudy has not by any means exhaustedthe great story contained in Genesis.In fact, our lessons have entirelyomitted some of the most wonderfulincidents.However, the study has been a consecutiveone and we have had lessonsdealing with every leading character.There are many ways for conductinga review of these lessons. Some maychoose one way, some another, accordingto the nature of the study required.The lessons so evidently groupthemselves about leading charactersthat you could make your reviewa study of the different charactersmentioned in Genesis. Members ofthe clas.s could tell which is theirfavorite character and give two orthree reasons for their choice.Again, the name of the book suggestsanother method. "Genesis"means "beginnings."' It would be ahappy use of the hour to note downthe number of "beginnings" that arerecorded in the Book, taking occasionto comment on each one as you note it.So we may ask. Has my study of Genesisone young. Their servants are near­brought me to a fuller knowledgeby taking care of their sheep and cat­of God? Then go over the lessons and Lesson forthe Children tle. Who are these two men, Ann?characters and note what attribute of"Abram and Lot." Who should haveGod stands out most prominently inhad first choice? "Abram, but he leteach.BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE. Lot have it." Did Lot choose whatHave you gotten the fact of God as Lesson XIII.—June 27, 1926. seemed best or give the best toset forth in chapter one, cut deep inREVIEW.Abram? "Lot took what he thoughtyour mind and heart? Then you have Whiit We Have Learned from ihe was best—the valley."the great outstanding truth aboutBook of Genesis.Ernest, can you show us how Godcreation that the Holy Spirit wants Golden Text: "We know that to made what seemed bad for Abramyou to have. He put the name of them that love God all things work tuin out to be for his good? ThereGod thirty-two times in thirty-one together for good, even to them that was Lot taken by the kings whileverses that we might not fail to be are called according to his purpose." Abram was safe and he saved Lot.impressed with the fact that God Romans 8:28.Then when Lot lived so near all thecreated the heavens and the earth and Were you disappointed because it wicked people what happened to hisall that is in them. If God created rained on Decoration Day, Mildred? own children? They became wickedthis woi'ld out of nothing then He can "I certainly was. We were going for too, while Abraham's son Isaac, whomanipulate it or any part of it as He a drive and eat in the woods and we came later on, grew up to be so good.wills. That establishes also God's couldn't do it." God had some very And Lot lost all when Sodom wassovereign right over all. It also helps good reason for sending the rain on burned up for its wickedness, andus to answer the question of the that particular day when it disappointedwhat about Abraham? "He was safe='ipernatural in the Bible.What is the most prominent attributeof God as revealed in His dealingsso many people. And God's and only became richer."reason would bring good to a lot of Let us dig a well, Ann, and standpeople too. You don't know it and some men in the sand beside it and awith Adam? Is it His mercy? neither do I. But our Golden Text lot of sheep. Who was the man whoIn creation God revealed His power, says it is so; and it is.dug so many wells? "Isaac." WhyHis wisdom. His goodness. But in the Let us say our Golden Text in a did he have to dig so many, Bobby?fall He revealed His mercy.shorter form. "To them that love "The bad men kept chasing himThe most prominent attribute of God God all things work together for away." Why didn't Isaac fightto keepre.'caled in chapters 6-9 is shown in good." Even the rain on Decoration his wells? Wasn't he able with hisGod's relation to the people of Noah's Day. Perhaps the flowersneeded it, men to overcome the others? "Yes,day rather than to Noah himself. perhaps the trees, and all growing but he did not believe in quarrehng."The outstanding fact is the terrible things.Do you suppose it is easy for Isaacflood. The question naturally arises, On the table in one corner let us always to give in, Kathryn? When heWhy did God send such fearful destructionupon men and women andmake a beautiful garden with leafy flnally reaches the place where thePhilistines bother him no longer, howtwigs for trees, and stand these tinylittle children of the earth? The an­flowerswer is given in the Word. Because paper birds we'll place in the trees, has been for his own good, Paul, whatin the sand, and here are does he discover that all the troubleof sin. The people persisted in sin. and stand these card board animals dees God say to him? "God conies toAgain, all through the Book there There was nothing left for God to do in the sand which we will cover with him as he sleeps and says, "I am theruns the general idea that God is but to punish the sin. Could He as a green grass. These two clothespins God of Abraham they father; fearprovidentially guiding, caring for and just Judge wink at it? Had He not will be for the two people living there. not, for I am with thee, and will ble.s.':regulating the characters and events Himself put the penalty of death uponsin? The God of Noah's time is a Garden of Eden." Who made it? time do you think God would haveWhat place is this, Marcus? "The thee." If Isaac had quarreled all thefor som.e definite purpose. You mightprofitably take up each lesson in turn just God."God did." Tell how God created the blessed him so? And in the end thoseand write down in a brief sentence The dominant thing in Abraham's hei\ en and the earth and ali the animalsand Adam and Eve. For whose their friend.very men came to ask Isaac to bewhat evidence appears in that lesson life was the covenant. Abrahamconcerning God's purpose. How do needed, because of this, a faith that good did God do all this? "For us." Heie is a man asleep on the groundthe incidents of the lesson serve God's God would fulfill His promises. God Even creation was for our good. with a stone for a pillow. Who is he,purpose? But we should not be contentwith merely a knowledge of the as a faithful God. Did God so reveal and on top of it place this ark. Who troubles Jacob had ? Why is he here?must make Himself known to Abraham Let us pile up sand for a mountain Evelyn? "Jacob." Can you tell thefacts recorded in each lesson. You Him.self? Take up the promises and was in the ark, Betty? "Noah." "His brother Esau wants to kill himwill want to know what are the teachingsof these lessons and therefore it you find that the faithful God is the What else was in the ark? "All the Esau wants to kill him. This seemsthe fulfilment of these promises and Name the people who were with him. so he is running away." Tell whywould be of value for each jjupil to God of Abraham.animals." Why were they there? pretty hard for Jacob, doesn't it? Iswrite down in a brief statement whal And then we must note the kind of Now you can give the story of the he sorry he wronged Esau? "Yes."is the gist of the lesson.a God Jacob needed. A study of his flood and the rainbow after it was Out here in the open country farAnother valuable exercise for us all story will reveal that. And after we over.away from home and all he loves,would be to write down, after careful have studied this we conclude that the Would you think the flood a good Jacob has time to think. During thethought, an answer to the question, best description of the God of Jacob thing, Russell? "Not for the people night he has a vision. What it is,What is the best spiritual result I is to be found in Psalm 103:8-14. who were drowned." It may have Frances? "He sees the ladder goinghave gotten from my study of Genesis?At least a part of the class His wayward child is the God of did not let them live to become morePatient and longsuffering toward been good for them too, because God up to heaven." Tell all about it andhour may be used in getting the re­Jacobportsin answer to this question. If Then thinking over the events of for the people who loved God? Well,wicked still. But was it a good thingthe class have thoughtfully considered Joseph's life we would say that the it took away all th wicked people andthat question and have written down God of Joseph is the sovereign God, gave the good ones a fresh start. Andthe best spiritual results of their sovereign over individuals, over kings, then what about the Covenant GodGcd's promise to Jacob, and Jacob'spromise to God.Margaret, can you tell all thetroubles that come to Jacob duringtho long years he is away? Howdoes God make all turn out for thebest with Jacob? Here are somethings; When he went away was herich or poor? How did he come back?.study, then the reading of these reportsshould prove a real blessing to ture, even over the sins of men. And more with the rainbow than just thatover nations, over the forces of na­gave with the rainbow? God meantthe whole class. It ought to impress His sovereign power is all used to the earth would not be destroyed byeveryone with the value of Bible carry to a glorious consummation His a flood again. Everytime you look at When he went who was with him?study.plan of redemption for a lost world. the rjiinbow you must think, "That is Who when he came back? When heLastly, we should remember that The merciful God, the just God, the God's promise to take care of me if I went away how did Esau feel towardthe Bible is primarily a revelation of faithful God, the sovereign God, such love Him.''him? Now tell about their meetingGod. That being true the real end of i.s the God of Genesis. We do not Here are two men standing on a when Jacob came back.all study of the Bible should be to mean that these are all and tKe only hilltop looking down into a valley. Here is a little boy beside a greatknow God. If our study of the Bible attributes of God's character revealed There is nothing on the hill but grass company of men on camels. Who isdoes not lead us into more intimate in Genesis, but they come to us as the and trees, while down in the valley he, Elizabeth? "Joseph." Can youknowledge of God then we have failed most prominent ones. Can you find lies a beautiful city and a lot of people.One of the two men is old and ever did? Y(>t do you knowtell even one bad thing that Josephin the primary purpose of that study. others?anyone

June 9, 1926A FAMILY PAPERwho had many more bad things happento them? But see how each one taken as an act of courtesy, as it was too high, and should be put lower." peal from such a loyal people and de­the Emperor was displayed was to be he is, nor yet above it: he is already remain, we could not resist the ap­turned out for good to Joseph. meant to be by the foreigners, or as As we prove worthy of what God cided to remain for some time longer.Here he is sold into Egypt. But an act of worship, as the Japanese has given us, he will give us more— It was our desire that some one mightwhere did he flndhimself as a slave, considered it. The Christians strongly not necessarily in money nor in this be on the ground to take up the workDonald? "In the home of Potiphar, disapproved of the sly trickery thus world's goods, but in friends, en-withoulargemenc of life, in opportunity for The parting was made more tenderinterruption when we left.the captain of the guard."practiced, and many felt that renewedThen Potiphar's wife told what was effort should be made to give to the service, in capacity for enjoyment. because of the valuable gifts whichnot true and Joseph landed in jail. Japanese a knowledge of the true God. There are so many things in life were presented to us and the expressionsof appreciation at a farewell re­Was that good, Miriam? No, but if However, when an earthquake laid worth far more than riches in thishe had not been in jail he would not low the homes of many in Japan, these world's goods.ception on Friday evening. May 21st.have been able to tell the meaning of same Christians who had been so But no true contentment can come Mr. Dickey, who presided, and othersthe Butler's and Baker's dreams, and shamefully tricked by the Japanese, in any walk of life, in any condition spoke far too highly of the work thatthat was good. The butler forgot heaped coals of fire upon their heads of life, unless Jesus is there with us. we have tried to do in Winnipeg. Mr.him and that was bad, but because he by sending to them money and provisionsto help them in their time of Dr. Thaulerus and a poor man that tion, presented the pastor with a beau­Spencer tells of a dialogue between Wm. Scott on behalf of the congrega­forgot him Joseph was at hand totell the meaning of Pharoah's dream. need. They tried to show them the lay begging by the highway side. tifully engraved gold watch; Mrs.Now, Henry, tell all the good things spirit of helpfulness, sympathy and "Good-morrow, poor man!" said the Stanforth on behalf of the missionarythat keep coming to Joseph from now love that dwells in true Christianity. doctor. "I never had any bad morrow,"said the beggar. "No!" said elegant pearl necklace; Miss Jean Mc-society presented Mrs. Allen with anon. See how God made all Joseph's Let us hope that many were thustroubies turn out for his good? brought into touch with God who the doctor. "Thou art a miserable Phearson on behalf of Mrs. Allen'sSo let us not grumble when it rains might otherwise not have known Him. poor man; thou art as good as naked, Sabbath School class of young ladies,on a picnic day, or when things go Japan has been likened to Germany. without any clothes on thy back, no presented her with a white gold ringwrong that we cannot help. Just remember,if we love God and try to China. Her activity is ceaseless. how can it, then, be true that thou behalf of the class of which she isShe is seizing Korea and parts of friends, nor anyone to relieve thee— with a pearl setting; Mary Dickey onplease him, he will make everything Pray that this energy, like Saul's, sayest, thou never hadst any bad morrow?""I'll tell you," says the beggar: music case, and even Marjorie's beadsa rnember presented Grace with aturn out for our good so we will be may be turned into right channels,happiest in the end.and be for the futherance rather than "whether I am sick or in health, and bracelet remind her that she wasthe hindrance of the gospel message. whether it be warm or cold weather, not forgotten. The pastor respondedwhether I be clothed or naked, rich or as best he was able under the tryingJuniorTopicTopic for June 27, 1926.BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.RADIO MESSAGES FROM JAPAN.Mic. 6:6-8.Psalms: 67:1-7; 126:5-6; 127:1-2;145:3-7; 107:1-3.References: Num. 22:12; Joel 2:28-:!2; II Pet. 1:5-7; Rev. 21:22-27; Acts10:1-2; Acts 10:34; Acts 10:42.Dear Boys and Girls:—When we tune in on Japan, ourradio throbs with its activity. Thetiny yellow folks are busy. For longthey secluded themselves on their tinyisland, but when they were forciblybrought out among the other nations,they looked about, brought in foreignersthat they might learn of them,then took things into their own handsand run their nation to suit themselves.They are opposed to Christianity.The Emperor is their deity, and naturallywould oppose anything whichwould lessen his power. They proposeto take the learning of the Westerner,his science, mathematics, businessmethods, etc., but will have naught todo with his God.Always they have opposed missionwork and mission schools in Japan.Yet both, under the favor of God, haveremained and have done much good.Even here men and women havebraved opposition and acknowledgedthat Christ is King and the only Redeemerof mankind.A great Christian convention washeld in Japan and the wily Japanesetricked the unsuspicious foreignersinto what they believed to be a simpleact of courtesy, but which to the Japanesewas an acknowledgment of andworship of the Emperor. The Christianmissionaries were very angry,and all Christendom was drawn intothe discussion as to whether the risingof the convention when the picture ofPrayer Meeting TopicTopic for June 23, 1926.GRACES WE MUST CULTIVATE:A CONTENTED SPIRIT.I Tim. 6:6.(Read Ex. 16:1-12.)Theme: "I have learned, in whatsoever!state 1 am, therewith to be content.Phil. 4:11.Psalms: 131, No. 364; 37:14-16, 20-21, No. 100; 103:1-5, No. 270; 125, No. congregation at Winnipeg has been355; 128, No. 357; 73:9-11, No. 197. a trying task. Seven years of workThings not to be contented with: and fellowship with them has cementedvery close and dear relationships.Numbers 11:4, 5; Ps. 49:6, 7, 11, 12;Eccl. 5:10-13; Luke 12:22-30; Prov. When we offered our resignation a11:28; I Tim. 6:17.few months ago and a petition wasPlace of godliness in a contented circulated and presented asking us tolife: Ps. 37:16; Prov. 15:16; 16:8;Heb. 13:5.Be content with what God gives.It is not safe to grasp for more.When the Israelites disobeyed, wantingmore manna than the daily allowance,and gathered mere, they foundworms in it. What they needed wasvery good. It was safest to take whatthe Lord would give and be content.But as Beecher says, true contentment"is not to be the content of indifference,of indolence, of unambitiousstupidity, but the content of industriousfidelity. When men arebuilding the foundations of va.ststructures, they must needs labor farbelow the surface, and in disagreeableconditions. But every course of stonewhich they lay raises them higher;and at length, when they reach thesurface, they have laid such solidwork under them, that they need notfear now to carry up their walls,through towering stories, till theyoverlook the whole neighborhood. Aman proves himself fltto go higher,who .shows that he is faithful wherehe is. A man that will not do well inhis present place because he longs tobe higher, is fitneither to be v,fherepoor, I bless God fori all."—"Oh! but circumstances.friend," said the doctor, "what ifChrist should cast thee into hell?"—"If He should," says he, "I would becontented; but I have two arms—theone of faith, the other of love—wherewithI would lay such fast hold onHim, that I would have Him alongwith me; and then I am sure thathell would be heaven if He werethere."FAREWELL IN WINNIPEG.To sever our connection with theMrs. Allen had beencalled to Beaver Falls, Pa., on accountof the serious illness of her mother,Mrs. R. J. C. Dodds, and was unableto be present, but a farewell messagev^as read from her to the congregationand to her class of girls. On ourlast Sabbath in Winnipeg, three ofthe girls trained in Mrs. Allen's classwere teaching in the Sabbath School.Mr. Dickey announced that he wasleaving the best until the last, as hecalled upon Mr. S. R. McKelvey forremarks. In his inimitable way hespoke of the work of the past yearsand the prospects of the future. Mr.McKelvey has given unstintedly ofhis means, time and labor for the prornotingof the work of the congregation.It is doubtful if his energy,punctuality, and constant enthusiasmis exceeded by any elder in the church.The ladies had prspared delightfulrefreshments which ware served at tbeA N N O U N Cclose Eof the M evening's E N program. TOur hope and prayer is that a ministermay be secured promptly to take:-: TO :-:up the work in Winnipeg and thatDelegates and Others Who Will Attend the Youngthe work may be carried on with zealPeople's Conference to of the the honor Reformed of God and the gro-wthPresbyterian of His Church Kingdom.The Missions Home, personally conducted by Mrs. RobertHunter, at Winona Lake, Indiana, will be open for yourConference with new equipment in the way of mattressesand springs, so you will be assured of good comfortablebeds, large, light, airy rooms and large parlor and loungingroom. Our same low rates we have always charged willapply. All letters for information will be answered by returnmail.LEADERS:If you can get up a party of not less than twenty-five andnot over thirty people, I will make you a very special rate.For aU information addressMRS. ROBERT HUNTERWINONA LAKE, INDIANA

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84|t T . tend Commencement. His niece, Miss pecially distinguished herself in the our College Hill congregation, was^\|Q'J^5 Bernice Ferguson, of Hopkinton, Iowa, Senior class play Commencement week awarded on Commencement Day the3 fwas a member of this year's gradu- this yeai'. Miss Lee has been a lead- annual prize given by the alumatingclass. ing member of the Acting Drama ni association to the man or***Dr. J. C. McFeeters' address for ***Santa Ana congregation has the '^'^•'^® °* ^^^ college for the past two woman of the senior class who is recsometime will be Parnassus, Pa. following High School graduates this ^^^^^ and always gives a good account ommended by the faculty and chosen***Rev. George E. Coleman received year: Amelia Martin, Mark Martin, °* '^"•^^If-^y a committee of the alumni associaaunanimous call from Cambridge R. Ruth Blackstone, Ruth Cathcart, Far- ***Madolin Holtum, of Beaver ^'on for having attained superiority inP. congregation on Thursday evening, is Edgar, also Grace Cathcart gradu- Falls, Pa., was this year the winner character, scholarship, popularity andMay 27th.ating from the Nurses' Course in the of the $25 prize in Geneva College athletics.***Ti ^ iwT ^ • J 4.1. Methodist Hospital of Los Angeles. awarded the student who made the ***Rose M. Uhl, of New Castle, Pa.,***Rev. G. N. Greer occupied the j. j. , ^.-j., j.j , .... „,.Santa Ana pulpit while the pastor was ***Notice should have been made ^'"^^^^^t advancement m the study was the valedictorian of this year'sat Seattle assisting in their Com- before this of the excellent preaching °* '""^''= ^^uring the year. This prize graduating class in Geneva College.munion services. of Rev. R. C. Adams, who was the ^^« established last year by Mrs. As such she was entitled to and re-***v^r r n >. f w f assistant at our recent communion in Frederick F Rohrer of Pittsburgh, ceived the $20 prize (given for the***wylie Dougherty preached for ^^^^ Everyone old and voung en memory of her father and mother, firsttime in 1925 and to be continuedthe Sterling congregation on May 30 ^^yg^'j^jg messages and this was es ^^^- '°'"- ^- ^- ^^'"^'n a"hared with another the $30 Fresh- 28th. Funeral services were held at New Brighton, Pa., just across the P''^'"^ H- Revell Co. in a book offnan English prize in Geneva College the home of Prof. Park and wife the 'iver from Beaver Falls. Miss Curry . J^* ^^'^ V&^^s, entitled "Evolutionthe past year for the best essay on an next afternoon and the remains won for herself this position by her '" Balances." Mr. Geo. Washburn,assigned topic in English Composi- shipped to her former home in Practice work in the New Brighton P^'ssident of the Bible Crusaders oftion. Arkansas. school during her last year in college, ^"^erica, has also sent in a request„ „ „ ...o..^ f°r similar articles for their paper,; ***The Rev. W. 0. Ferguson, of ***Miss Dorothy Lee, the accom- ***John Ray, president of the grad- "The Crusaders' Champion," and hasDenison, Kansas, enroute to Synod plished daughter of J. Ren Lee and uating class in Geneva College invited Mr. Allen to act on their Nastoppedover at Beaver Falls to at- wife, of our Clarinda congregation, e* this year and a member of tional Advisory Council

June 9, 1926A FAMILY PAPERi6trt{)s ilapttems IKetiliinss H o m e (S^otngsCte Ct)ti0tian jQadon'sCobenanter IBabp lR,oIlCl)e Christian Jl3ation'$Cobenantet Bapti0m EecotbClje Ct)rii8tian Nation'sCobenantet SMebbins 3eU0Cbe Ct)ci0tian jQatlon'sCobenantet SDeatg iRotice0"A sweet new blofisom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God. the best maker of all marriages. "There is no death! What seems s*Fresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one." is transition."flower on earth."He shall baptize you with the HolyCovenanter parents are invited to "^ "" -^ '"' ^^^ reporting for this Department (In reporting for this Departmentrecord the birth of their children in Covenanter parents are invited to ''^•'1^ «'"'> n'»,«'«l».f contracting par- kindly give n?me, agfe, date, placethis colnmn.record the baptism of their children place, l^-'^ "lTjoL^i^i?*"^N and date.—EditorO «'«''«y"»*»' ="»

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84to the old, gives him a very warm made us feel perfectly at home and eign Missions Superintendent, Miss Church people fightand elders in someplace in the heart of everyone here, decidedly wanted. The keynote of Emily Sprague, of Cambridge, re- churches do not speak to each other.One can not help but like him and the her talk was "The Call to Service." ported additional work done. All All these tales are being printed inlonger you know him the better you Mrs. Ella P. Christner, of Montlikehim. There was a short program, clair, responded in a delightful man-Thank Offering Fund, and all con- tian propaganda. We must get downnine societies contributed to the Chinese newspapers for Anti-Chrisincludingthose who represented the ner, also laying stress on Service tributed to the Foreign Missions to live Christianity if we wish to makedifferent organizations of the church, and expressing the great appreciation through the Church budget. Second it the world-wide religion." She toldwho gave a message of welcome to and happiness we all felt in being New York sent $100 for special work how a Chinese student at the InterinCyprus and victrola records to the national Club said that the reasonMr. Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Calder- taken into the inner sanctum of thewood, to which they responded. Dr. homes and hearts of the ColdenhamMcCracken, chairman, introduced each people.speaker in such a way as only the The report of the Recording Secre-Doctor could. All the good jokes he tory, Mrs. George Calderwood, oftold made everyone feel in the finestCambridge congregation, showed thatof spirits. The program was closed New York Presbyterial is now combysinging the 133rd Psalm, after posed of 9 individual women's sowhichrefre.shments were served and cieties with a membership of 218then a real good get-togther time, so active members, 74 honorary, and 9that all felt the evening was well associate. Syracuse W. M. S. joinedyears they have held a School of Mis- before. ... I plead in behalf of thosesions once a week for a period of six thousands of people who are lookingspent.in with us this past year, for which weeks to which the entire* congrega- to us to see that Christianity works.On Thursday, May 6th, while Mr. there was much rejoicing. There are tion is invited and the school children Even more than with contributions,Edgar was here, a party of twenty- also 6 Junior societies with a memfivedrove to Bellingham, 106 miles bership of 108 and one young women's Mrs. Harriet P. Crockett, Temper- and consecration."have an important part.back your Christianity with prayerfrom Seatle, which takes in the fa- missionary society.ance Superintendent, made a plea for It was a wonderful Presbyterialallmous Chuchanut Drive, one of the The Treasurer, Mrs. E. C. Carmostbeautiful drives in the world, michael, of Second New York, re- and women, and to do educational our friends took us with them to stayall to join the W. C. T. U., both men through. And all were so happy asLunch was eaten in the open at Corn- ported the total receipts of money gowallPark, Bellingham. The lunch ing through her hands as ISOO.O"? and During the discussion on Foreign For they entertained everyone—notwork among the children.all night in their hospitable homes.was fineand plenty for all. The day the total disbursements ss $549.22, Mission Work, Miss Ella Margaret knowing how many were to be onwas enjoyed by all and every one re- leaving a balance of $40.85. Quite a Stewart, our missionary from Lo hand. But they had planned for theturned home safely.little more money was actually raised the Ting, Christianizing China, suggested influences. that much the unexpected summer. as well as the expectedMiss Lena Hemphill, who is well but was disposed of through other •work The might desire be was done expressed through by foreign the guest. Montclair was chosen as the placemeeting that Synod would increase of meeting next year. They will haveknown by many in the East as well channels.the students budget in for America, Foreign Missions. by inviting to By plan the hard lateness to come of up the to Coldenham.hour whenas the West, underwent an operation The Thank Offering Superintendent, them The into Montclair the homes quartette so entertained that they the caravans began to move homemightwith see "The for Lost themselves Thank Offering what a vi'ard the next morning, it appearedfor appendicitis but is home again Mrs. T. M. Slater, of Montclair, re-ufeeling better than she has for yeai-s. ported $852.08 reised. She said it Boxes"—Mrs. Christian home T. is M. like Slater, with Mrs. the fam- Wil­as if the delegates had been treatedWe are all thankful for her speedyvi^as noticeable that those societies ily liam altar Park. and Mrs. grace Gladys at meals, Brinkman and all so well they were wishing to stay forrecovery, which we believe was due to raising the largest amounts hadThree New Booksand Mrs. Ella P. Christner.prayer. Mrs. Smith is in the hospi- special meetings with Thank Offering During the sessions of the Presbyterialone of the chief attractions was-Bfftai.She had a serious operation Programs, so it seems that havingabout ten days ago. For several days these programs is a great help. In the singing by Mrs. James Macllvaine,of Second New York. Every­there was not any hope for her but Cambridge the Juniors took chargeJ.C. McFeeters, D.D.she is now on the road to recovery, of the Thank Offering program for one was delighted with her part on theMr. Curtis, Sr., who was operated on the W. M. S.program.several weeks ago. is at work again. At the roll call of delegates, whenThe New Heaven andThe chicken supper which theOn Saturday, April 24th, at 7 P. M., the name of the society was called, Coldenham ladies prepared for us wasa little baby boy was brought into the all the delegates from that congregahomeof Mr. an'd Mrs. Joseph Lamont, tion stood and the president or secre- who spt down to those long, beauti-really a banquet, and the seventy714 10th Avenue, North. tary gave a report of their work for fiilly decorated tables did ample jus­The Lord hath done great things the year. Where no delegate wastice to it. and we hope our hostessesfor us, whereof we are glad. present, the report had been sent and realized how much we enjoyed it all.JOSEPH FLEMING. was read.Those Coldenham folk surely can cookThe gain of two new Junior sociexTTi.irAT^r... .,«^«^„ . ties this past year was greatlyand the tables fairly groaned withen-NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAL couraging. Tho children are the hope"• ""• ''•of the Churcii and when they areThe New York Presbyterial Wom- started right and trpjned whilestillen's Missionary Society held its an- '^ery young it speaks well for thenual meeting at Coldenham, New Covenanter Church of the future.York, on May 18th. Most of the The amount reported to the Junior King, pastor of Little Briton PresbyterianChurch, led in prayer as didout of to-wn delegates found their Supt., Mrs. Ethel H. Cibson, of Camwayto Coldenham by auto on Tues- bridg,e, as being raised by the Juniors also Mr. Elsey.day morning, taking the route along thi.s year is $106.62.The Coldenham young people gavethe beautiful Hudson River and eat- The report of the Home Missions a splendid missionary playlet, "Clinicing their lunch up among the hills. Supt., Mrs. Elizabeth D. Groom, of of a Missionary Specialist," and theyThe day was perfect and the trip one Third New York, gives an idea of didit exceedingly well.long to be remembered.some of the work being done by the Miss Ella Margaret Stewart, homeEight congregations were repre- societies: Newburgh sent 4 rugs and on furlough from Lo Ting, China,sented et the Presbyterial: Bovina 4 quilts to the South, and to the Prowith4 delegates, Cambridge with 2, tective work in their own city they stirred all our hearts with her grip­gave the address of the evening. SheMontclair with 12, Second New York gave $40 ?nd 75 garments. East ping appeal. She told of the politicalwith 12, Third New York with 5, and Ryegate sent a box of clothing to theWalton with 1. Newburgh began Jewish Mission, and made a comfortwith 8 and Coldenham with 11, but and clothing and provided food for abefore the day was over these two needy family at home. Coldenhamcongregations provided enough more sent cut out garments to the Jewishto swell the attendance to close to 100. Mission, a box of clothing to theA number of the husbands were pres- Southern Mission, and money forent having gone along as chauffeurs. Prohibition Work pnd the AmericanBut they enjoyed the meetings too. Bible Society. Cambridge sent a boxMrs. Walter McCarroll, the presi- of clothing to a mission for coloreddent, presided in her usual gracious people and have a box readv for oneand happy manner, keeping every- of our missions. Third New Yorkthing going along like clockwork with sent $30 to the Southern Mission andno waste of time, so that, although towels.' They also contributed $5 tothe time was shorter than formerly— the American Bible Society. Montonlyafternoon and evening sessions— clair sent a box to the Southern Mis-same field.Cambridge sent $50 for why we people in America export sothe education of two boys in Cyprus, much Christianity is because we haveNewburgh sent $10 to the Patton Mis- no use for it ourselves. He said hesion in the New Hebrides, and Mont- had not seen much of it in America.clair sent a box to China.Miss Stewart continued: "My lastMission study is conducted by 6 of appeal to you is that God is challengthesocieties. Syracuse W. M. S. has ing us all to take Christianity morea decidedly helpful plan. For two seriously than we have ever taken itthe abundance of good things.Rev. D. B. Elsey, pastor of Coldenhamcongregation had charge of theevening devotions. Psalm 117 wassung and Mr. Elsey read from theeighth chapter of Acts. -Rev. Mr.situation in China, and how the Chinesefeel that they have been forcedto take the Gospel just as they havebeen forced to open their ports to themerchants who are anything butChristlike in their dealings with theChinese. She told how the two arebeing linked up together in the mindsof the Chinese and that they feel thatChristianity is also materialistic.She told how the Christian Chineseevenare being so sorely tested right now.Then she told of the wonderful faithof the Chri.stian Chinese General—General Feng—who has been a Christianknow throwing say lhey Miss we but ask, Christ?' Him preach Stewart thirteen out 'Why in to our Christ are They years. said: us lives. you but the say "The not we that challenge. 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June 9, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11NINETY-SEVENTH SYNOD.(Continued from page 5)year. He also spoke with appreciationof the work done by Mr. R. A. M.Steele. R. W. Redpath spoke of thehallowed memories that are alreadybeginning to cling to the new churchbuilding across the street from GenevaCollege. These memories datefrom the evangelistic services heldthere this year. J. M. Wylie spokeof the way in which Christ's namewas glorifled at Oakdale, 111., duringthe services held there this past year.Elder Wier, of Winchester, testifiedto the blessing that had come to himthrough evangelistic effort. He ispersuaded that our Church needs theblessing of evangelism among herown members. Elder Michaels, ofSelma, Alabama, declared that theChristian makes opportunities tospeak for Christ. Mr. Steele testifiedto the work done by Mr. Blair. Healso spoke of his own increasing attachmentto the Psalms as he goesabout the country singing them. Thecomfort the Psalms bring to the sickand the dying was illustrated by storyafter story drawn from his experienceduring this past year. He also spokeof his reluctance, his inability to speakfor Christ publicly when he startedout. That hesitancy has now passed.Synod sang Psalm 119 to tune 342.Dr. F. M. Wilson introduced MissElla Margaret Stewart of our Missionin China. Miss Stewart answered questionsconcerning the work in China.She spoke of two native teachers whowere at odds in one of the schools.She and Miss Dean fasted and prayedfor three days, though they said nothingof their fasting. The pupils beganto take notice, however; then toask, "Who has sinned that our teachersdo not eat?" First the two teacherswho were at odds were reconciled.Then pupils began to make confessionsof sin one against another. Anda thorough-going revival took place.Great interference is being met. Bylaw, the schools have been orderedclosed. Yet the schools continue, andeven public officials send their girlsto the school.Miss Stewart answered a questionconcerning self-support in the Chinesefield. When a group of Chineseis converted and desires a churchbuilding, the mission no longer providesthem with a chapel but urgesthem to erect a church at their owncost. This they are doing. Moreover,many Chinese workmen are doingevangelistic work at no cost to thechurch. Some are setting apart aroom in their place of business whichthey use as chapels. Thus the slurthat Chinese preachers are paid tospread foreign propaganda losespower and point.There is wide-spread antipathy toall foreigners. This is due to theinfluence of bolshevism, to the lackof -Christian principles in internationalrelationships, and to the influenceof the Chinese who return fromAmerica and tell of the lack of Christianityin America. Said a Chinese:"Do you Americans export so much iChristianity to China because youhave no use forit at home? Whynot try it out yourselves, and see ifthere is anything in it?"Miss Stewart eulogized Gen. Feng.The Chinese Church is manifestinga spirit that gives ground for confidencethat the work in China will notbe discontinued, even though foreignmissionaries may be compelled towithdraw.Many difficulties face the work.The anti-foreign movement in theChurch in China is headed by modernists.Gen. Feng has no use formodernism. He has opened a theologicalseminary to train chaplainsfor his army. He has no use for theR i d e b y A u t oTO —W h i t e L a k eTRI-PRESBYTERIALCONFERENCEA U G . 2 2 thro SEPT., 6,1926Parlor Coach Bus R u n sLeaves 121 W. 116th St. at 9 A. M.(Lenox Ave. Subway Station)Arrives White Lake, 1:35 P. M.Leaves White Lake, 3:00 P. M.Arrives Nevir York, 7:35 P. M.DailyPRICE $4.00 BAGGAGE FREEChildren Under 12 Half PriceWHITE LAKE INTERSTATE COACH CO.We Have Secured the Services of theFamous Song LeaderXom NeelyMr. Neely requests all to bring theirvoices, ukuleles or any other form of musicDON'T FORGET THE TRACKMEETSRir PPiypC / Nen—Saturday, August 28Dili lIUiiLi)^ Ladies—Monday, August 30CAMP RATES ONLY $1.50 DAY(Including Meals)Send your names to:REV. J. H. PRITCHARD, White Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y.modernistic product of many of theChristian schools supported by Americanmoney. He says those men havenothing to give the Chinese that willtransform character.Gen. Chang, the successor of Gen.Feng, is a man of similar characterand views as his great chief.D. C. Mathews read the report ofthe Board of Trustees of Geneva College.G. M. Robb read the report of theBoard of Corporators of Geneva College.Synod adjourned with prayer byDr. R. H. Martin.FIFTH PRE-SYNODIC CONFER­ENCE.Walton, N. Y., May 27-June 2, 1926Mornings.9:00—Devotional Hours.Thurs.—Our Fellowship with God.IJohn 1:3-7; Gen. 5:24. Leader,W. M. McNeel.Fri.—Feeding the Flock of God.I Pet. 5:2-4; Acts 20:28-32.Read Ezek. 34:1-10. Leader,E. M. Elsey.Sat.—Rightly Using our Time.Eph. 5:15-17; Luke 2:49. Leader,F. L. Stewart.Mon.—Leading our People intoService. Ex. 36:1-7. Leader,M. K. Carson.Tues.—Winning People to theLord. Acts 8:35-39; John 1:40-46. Leader, Miss Jean Barr.9:45—Bible Study on Ephesians. (Everyday, including Sabbath.)Leader, D. H. Elliott.10:45—Recess.11:00—Self Examination.Thurs.—Bible Study on Sin.Leader, J. C. Mitchel.Fri.—Bible Study on Sin. Leader,J. C. Mitchel.Sat.—Bible Study on Sin. Leader,J. C. Mitchel.Discussion Periods.Mon.—The Minister's Responsibilityfor the Sabbath School.Leader, A. A. Wylie.Tues. (11:00-11:30)—The Minister'sResponsibility for thePrayer Meeting. Leader, J. C.Mathews.Tues. (11:30-12:00)—The Minister'sResponsibility as a Pastor.Leader, A. W. Smith.Evenings.Thursday.7:30—Devotional. Leader, R. A.Steele.8:00—Great Prayers of the Bible.Num. 14:13-21 (Moses'). Leader,D. R. Taggart.8:30-9:00—The Holy Spirit as theLife Giver. John 3:3-6; Ezek.37:1-14. Leader, G. M. Robb.Friday.7:30—Devotional. Leader, H. G.McConaughy.8:00—Great Prayers of the Bible.I Chron. 29:10-19 (David's).Leader, F. M. Wilson.8:30-9:00—The Holy Spirit GivingLight and Power to His Witnesses.I Cor. 2:4,10-14; Luke24:48,49. Leader, W. J. Coleman.Saturday.8:00—Hour of Worship. Acts 6:3, 5, 8. Leader, Ella M. Stewart.Sabbath.Communion Services at the Church.8:30-9.00—The 7:30—Devotional. 8:00—Great John quest Sanderson.Dan. R. C. 16:7-14. 9:3-19 of Adams. the Monday. Prayers World. (Daniel's). Holy Leader, Leader, of Spirit's Isa. J. the Leader, 61:1-11; M. W. Bible. Con­Wylie. J.

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The Reiormed Prejbytejian Chirchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms. Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.&uhfmiiDti Drimitmrnt:IBoarl) of ®|)rti»ttan ffiliutAtionof ttieOteobFtnian G|)utt|) in tix (K. S. 9.witherspoon Bldg or any of itaPhiladelphiaDepositoriesTuesday.7:30-Devotional. Leader, J. B. Gilmore.8:00—Great Prayers of the Bible.Jolm 17 (Christ's). Leader, W.McCarroll.8:30-9:00—Appropriating the HolySpirit's Blessings. Acts 19:2-6;Acts 2:37-39. Leader, T. M.The Slater. Fifth Pre-Synodic Conferencemet at the spacious country home ofW. R. Russell, of the Walton congregation,May 27-June 2, 1926. Themeeting was one of the best that hasever been held. It was marked fromthe opening devotional session by thethe same is my sister and brother andand common duties were found closely mother." There is a spiritual relationshiplinked together. that is like the natural bloodThe outline of theptudy will probably be published for relationsliip multiplied. We eaclievidences of the presence of the Spirit the information and benefit of the found ourselves surrounded with aof God; hearts were deeply touched, Church. This study gave a new ap­wealtpreciation of brothers and sisters in theof "the riches of the Word," Lord. Perhaps the angels observed toconvicted of sin, surrendered to Godand fired with new zeal for the Master'sof "the greatness of our position in one another, "Behold how good andservice. A common source of Christ," of "what an infinitely gra­how pleasant for brethren to dwellgratitude was the opportunity whicli cious Saviour we have," of "the lofty together in unity." We found acreswas afforded for fellowship with the conception which Paul had of the of practical suggestions for our work.brethren and with the Heavenly Father.work of the Church and of its mem­In the multitude of counsellors thereIt was a time of spiritual rejubers,"of "the breadth of the message is a considerable amount of wisdom.venation and will surely have its ef­whicfect we have to give as ministers," If you e\ er had the idea that you wereupon the spiritual life of the of "tlie marvellous plan which God doing all you can for your congrega­Church in the months to come as has for the world in general and for tional life, come to a Pre-Synodic Conferencethese leaders go back to their work the Church in particular." Other speciallyand be convinced that you aiehelpful parts of the program an unprofitable servant. Do not con­with new faith in the power of GodTribune Bldg., New York, N. Y.and new appreciation of the greatness were the three periods of self-examinationsider for a moment that you will be CHRISTIAN NATIONconducted by J. C. Mitchel as robbing your congregation to take thisof the work to which they are called.There were a number of factors "Bible Studies on Sin"; also the two week off; it will be the best investmentPROHIBITIONthey ever made.MOTHER GOOSEwhich contributed to the success of the series of evening discussions, one onconference. One of the first to be the "Great Prayers of the Bible," and We found unsearchable riches inmentioned must be the place of meeting.the other on the work of the Holy God's Word. What we get out of— BywithOnly those who are familiar Spirit. Devotional periods, worship reading our Bibles depends not a littlethe W. R. Ru-ssell home can appreciatewhat an ideal place it is foron the previous contents of our minds;the most important factorat work in the Conference was the old for our store-houses. Let us givehours and even the meals togetherwere made to contribute to the sum to him that hath shall be given. Buta Pre-Synodic Conference. It was total of the spiritual uplift and when more than a score of minds pourlarge enough to accommodate all who growth.wished accommodation, supplied with Of coursecomforts and conveniences of the city,out their best thoughts into the groupmind, we discover treasures new andANNA PRITCHARD GEORGEPlaylet of Rhymes andJingles for Children25 Centsyet far enough away to shut out all Holy Spirit. His presence was be­dusought before the meetings began and spent many days in surveying andcredit here to Dr. Elliott, who had CHRISTIAN NATIONother interests and concentrate theattention of all on the Conference during their progress the desire of all, mapping the route we were to travel,PUB. CO.Nor must we forget the home-like especially of the leaders, was to be led and finally led us over the trail.1105 TRIBUNE BLDG.touch which was so evident—all were by the Spirit; congregations at home We founci wealth in a new appreciationNEW YORK CITYof our Christ, our Comforter, andmade to feel like guests and not patrons.and individuals in many places wereSimilar conditions, as nearly liraying for the outpouring of the our Church of the Living God. In theas they can be obtained in places of Holy Spirit on the Pre-Synodic Conference.study of our sins we felt the greatnessmeeting, will do much to insure theThose prayers were an­of our Saviour. In the study of thesuccess and value of future conferencessweredjust as fully as the members Church A as the restful Spirit-filled, night walking o n L a k e ErieSend 3c. Postage of the Conference were willing to allowthem to be answered. Great spirsians,we break found m your a new journey. nearness A good and bed in a clean, cool stateroom.body of on Christ, one of as the revealed Great Ships in Ephe­of the G & B Une makes a pleasantAnother important factorforwhichcontributed to the success of the Conferencewas the spirit of the men and many go away feeling that greater "wherefores""Summeritual blessings were received and obligation a long, to our sound Master; sleep and and an in appetizing the breakfast in the momine!women Homes"Steamers of the ••SEEANDBEE"-'-CITY Word we found OF ERIE"-"CrrY OF BUrFALO"who attended. While the spirit blessing.s are yet to be received, earnestlydesiring and praying that they We are Ardv'e leaving Cwiwd this 'TOO conference A- m' I with 9. ^rf^•• \ ^=»^= Clevetand-9:00 P. M.unexplored riches of Christian Daily May duty. 1st to November ISthof brotherhood and Contains good fellowship 96pervaded the whole pages Conference of beautiful and may "be filled with the Spirit." a new T vision of 7 the ti^s^'c^T^ "top" and orB°6¥fe=.. a new akf7=3°o"aT •'=" ^ ^•was manifest on every pictures occasion, and descriptionspurpose of manifest ideal tion with the Conference and that is, found on AutoSue the upward Rate-$7.S0. climb. We ' "'''"'^ have ^"^ "'='"'' C & B Line.yet There is only one regret in connec­determination Ask youTttekSLento^^our-V^"^in our hearts to be»'='«''' ""d °

S. S. LESSON & JUNIOR TOPIC FOR .ILLY 4. C. Y. P. L. TOPICS FOR JUNE 27 & JULY 4. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JUNE 30.VOL. 84. NO. 2180.4 3 R D Y E A RJUNE 16, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Chri tian Nation April 1st. 1909. TheChristian Nation became an international weekly October 4th. 1911,Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING. NEW YORK CITYR e p o r t o f t h e T e m p e r a n c e C o m m i t t e eTHE events of the year in the temperancefield are a summons to work.Prohibition Gains.In general, the enforcement of prohibitionhas been greatly improved. GeneralAndrews, Assistant Secretary of theTreasury, who has been given charge ofenforcement activities for the FederalGovernment, seems to be endeavoring tofulfill his trust. The energy of the CoastGuard Service in stopping smuggling, newrulings to prevent the redistilling of rubbingalcohol, the padlock penalty for theuse of property for bootlegging, new cooperationfrom foreign countries to preventsmuggling, and the breaking up ofsome notorious rum-rings, have broughtnew hopes for real enforcement. Measurespending in Congress now will bring addedimprovement if passed. We recognize withgratitude the progress of prohibition inother countries, and pray for its worldwide adoption as a measure of obedienceto the ideals of Christ.However, the counter offensive of theliquor forces is steadily developing. Theold propaganda of lies and prejudiced newsitems still continues. The Congressionalinvestigations of enforcement, demandedby wet sympathizers, finally showed theweakness of the liquor arguments; yet itis only a part of the steady drive whichstill continues for political recognition ofthe move for modification. The relapse ofCanada into the dispensary system withthe return of the characteristic evils ofthe liquor business may warn us againstrelaxing our effort to perfect prohibition.Temperance forces need to keep up their•work of education and to emphasize themoral aspects of the question as relatedto the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Praiseof those officials who are doing well is asneedful as protest against those who do ill.The Narcotic Menace.In the fight against tobacco, the temperanceforces are steadily losing ground.It is a poor brand of cigarettes that cannotboast of increasing sales in these dayswhen consumption is growing so rapidly.Increasing indulgence in the habit byAmerican women is alarming. What theBritish-American Tobacco Company isdoing in thns country, they are doing inall the world, even in heathen countries.The policy of the Red Cross during thewar not only used the surplus of the tobaccocompanies, but gave an impetus tothe use of cigarettes which is now beingregistered in a relaxation of the lawsagainst the sale of this form of dope. Thegrowing nervousness of a hurrying worldis being drugged by the cigarette, insteadof being overcome by healthy habits ofrest, exercise and sane amusements. The^moral laxity of American youth may atleast partially be attributed to this evilhabit with its characteristic numbing ofnerves and conscience. The inhaling habitgrows apace and Women and children sufferfrom the smoke exhaled by their naturalguardians. We cannot ignore thisquestion. It will seek us out.Methods of Work.Under the leadership of W. W. Carithers,this Committee did a tremendousgeneral temperance work on a very economicalbasis. The last year we have confinedour attention largely to temperancework through our own church people, consideringthat our young people ought tobe active along this line and that a personalshare in temperance work would bethe most healthy form of temperance education.Three times during the year a letter wassent to each of the congregations of ourChurch with suggestions for temperancework. We have sought to use well theopportunities offered by the SabbathSchool temperance lessons, and temperancetopics in the C. Y. P. U. A graduallyincreasing response is being made to oursuggestions, and we expect to continuethis work. In eighteen societies specialworkers are looking after the use of circulatingtemperance posters. Throughthe aid of Miss Mary McFarland of the'Forward Movement OflSce, a letter wassent to all our members living outside thebounds of congregations, seeking their cooperation.New methods are being triedout and the committee will welcome suggestions.Mrs. Anna P. George, as our representative,attended the National LegislativeConference in Washington, D. C, last Decemberand many of their recommendationsare now before Congress for action.Some of our congregations are said bytheir pastors to have no tobacco users,which is encouraging. We wish that weretrue of all and are sending the "No TobaccoEducator," a bi-monthly at twenty-fivecents a year, to a list of names furnishedby the pastors of our congregations.The term of Elder John L. Patterson asa member of our committee expires atthis time and his successor should bechosen.We recommend:1. That the prayers of our people beunited that the present crisis in prohibitionenforcement be over-ruled to awakenconviction that the sale and use of intoxicantsis a sin against Christ the King.2. That we seek to make our congregationscenters of agitation for the temper-(Continued on page 3)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84N I N E T Y - S E V E N T H—OF THE-S Y N O DR e f o r m e d P r e s b y t e r i a n C h u r c h o f N o r t h A m e r i c aFriday Evening.The Friday evening session was devotedto a demonstration of variousmethods of Sabbath School work. Thestage was set with sand table, blackboardand various charts and piecesof apparatus. Children representingthe pupils of a primary class and youngmen representing an intermediateclass took seats on the platform.Rev. Paul Coleman acted as Superintendent.He had the school repeatafter him the purpose of a SabbathSchool.and learn to serve Him better." R. A.M. Steele led the school in singingnumbers 177, and 27.3, and 258. Thesuperintendent led in prayer. The lessonwas read from Acts 26:1-3, 24-29.The Superintendent read the storyand the school read the words of Paul.Psalm 108 was sung to tune 299.The school repeated: "We come toSabbath School to worship God andlearn to serve Him better." Superintendent:"We have had our period of.'.vorship. Now we will learn to serveHim better."Mrs. Anna P. George then groupedher class about a sand table. Thechildren built houses and lakes andbrooks. A horse was made of a rawpotato. A ship was put on, the lake.Several stories were acted out of peoplewho "almost" did it. "Almost"falls short, fatally short.The Secretary gave his report. TheSuperintendent urged that next Sabbatheach pupil should be on time andhave another with him. Announcementof church service and of young people'smeeting was made.The school repeated the Lord'sPrayer.Rev. E. K. Patton, acting as pastor,conducted a Junior Church Service.W A L T O N , N. Y . — J U N E 2-9, 1926A combination service was thenconducted. This was an illustrationof a different sort of service: schooland church were combined.Rev. O. F. Thompson acted as pastor.He announced Psalm 100, whichwas sung to tune 264. The pastor ledin prayer. Paul Coleman, as assistantpastor, explained Psalm 23. As heexplained the Psalm, story-wise, heasked the school from time to time torepeat verses after him, verses hewanted to drive home. The school"We come to worship God, sang the Psalm. Then the pastor ledin prayer.Rev. F. F. Reade, Superintendent ofthe school, read a verse assisted bypile." This is not the case. The factpart of the school. Eev. E. K. Patton, Synod next year will reaffirm or rescindthis action." This item calledis that large sums of money are goingAssistant Superintendent, assisted byout of the church because of the presentsystem. Adopt the proposed plan,the remainder of the school, read the forth discussion. Dr. W. J. Colemannext verse of the lesson, and so on alternately.Another Psalm was sung. concession. The giving of the churchregarded the item as somewhat of aand, he is persuaded, the Budget willbe raised in full and large additionalThe pastor read a portion from indicates that the majority of the sums given to the Foreign Board.John, then announced his text and his church is satisfied with our presentOtherwise, xhe work must be retrenched.topic, "Sin." 1. What sin does to us. method. A sister denomination has"The wages of sin is death." 2. What been following the method now proposedbut now proposes to follow theRev. William Aikin felt that ifhappens to those who sin. "Like thethere has been any forward movementchaff the wind blows away." 3. How method we have been following and in our church it has been in connectionwith our Budget. It ought toGod saves sinners.now propose to abandon. He couldThe ff'uperintendent led in prayer. not see the wisdom of the proposedThe offering was lifted. As the basketscame back, God's blessing was Dr. E. A. Crooks declared thatchange.atimplored upon the collection.Announcements were made. APsalm was .sung.Dr. D. H. Elliott taught an Intermediateclass. The class stood, raisedtheir Bibles and repeated "Thy Wordis a light unto my feet and a lamptoward the provision of manses in ev­cernery charge in the church.given what he considers to be hishim is his right, after havingDr. D. H. Elliott read his report as share of the congregational expenses,Forward Movement Secretary. The and his share of the Budget, to givereport will appear later. One item of what he desires to certain schemesthe report .follows: "In order to test over and above the Budget.its effect on the Budget at large. Rev. F. L. Stewart thought the pro­Synod takes the following action: Forthis corning year the individual willbe gi-anted the right to contribute tosjiecitic causes over and above theBudget, providing he shall so specifi­posed plan was only an experiment,but an experiment that he favoredand that he thought would prove satisfactory.Elder Ross believes in the presentSynod does not en­budget system.Dr. Walter McCarroll fears thatcally designate.courage this method of giving and nopublic appeal is to be made by any departmentfor contributions under thisprovision. After observing its effectssome people think the Foreign MissionBoard is the "nigger in the wood­stand.Dr. F. M. Foster has been on theForeign Mission Board for thitty-sixyears. The financialposition in thethe bottom of this matter is the principleof Christian Steward.ship. Each Foreign Mission work is straightened.Christian is the custodian of the The Bnard needs more money. It ismoney with which God has entrusted in dire straits. He agrees with Dr.him. And no church court has the Crooks and with Dr. Wylie.right to shut the door against that Rev. F. F. Reade is against the generalprinciple that underlies this pro­rman making his contributions as hefeels the Spirit of God would havehim give them. He is persuaded thatour present system does shut the door.unto my path." He then taught aposed plan. But, since no doctrinallesson on Esau and Jacob. Each boyprinciple is involved, he favors givingthe plan a trial.rose and read a verse he had selectedabout the two boys of the lesson. AHe is likewise persuaded that the proposedchange will increase the contri­Dr. W. J. Coleman and Dr. J. M.The proposal was adopted.diagram was then used to illustratethe lives of Esau and Jacob. Eachbutions to our church work.Wylie spoke of the Pre-Synodic Conference,testifying to its high excel­pupil at the close of the lesson told Dr. R. J. G. McKnight called attentionto the fact that 95 per cent, of lence.Psalm 145 was sung. The school what he had learned.. .stood while the pastor led in prayer.A Psalm was sung. The Secretarythe funds now contributed are undesignatedand go to the leveling up Moderator's sermon be published.Synod requested that the retiringThe pastor then read from John 8,read his report. Another Psalm wascalling upon the school to tell himsung. The benediction was pronounced.process. He has been lecturing on Synod adjourned with prayer bywhat he had just read, from time toScottish Church history. He feels Dr. R. C. Wylie.time. The 91st Psalm was sung.that if you can get the Scotch 95 per"We are now going to worship Godcent, agreed on any matter you hadSabbath at Synod.hy giving Him of our money." WhileSaturday Morning.better be satisfied.The pulpits of practically all thethe collectors stood waiting for the Synod convened at 9 o'clock and was Dr. Robert Clarke wanted Synod to churches in Walton were filledon Sabbathby members of Synod. The Sab­collection baskets, a blessing was led in prayer by Rev. Solomon Kingston,of Selma, Alabama.An elder, Mr. Carson, remarked bath morning services of the Coven­try the plan out for one year.asked from God on this act of worship.Announcement of next Sabbath's The topic for the devotional period that Satan .suggested to Eve to try the anter Church consisted of a Psalm explanationby Rev. W. T. K. Thompson,service was made. Psalm 7.3:9, 10 was "Seeking God." "It is time to apple once.was sung..seek the Lord." Hosea 10:12. The Another elder declared the present of Mercer, Pa., a sermon by ModeratorR. C. Reed, of Central AlleghenyThe text was written on the board. suggested outline was: 1. If the plan is working so well he was in"Faith without works is dead." A church is to be effective. 2. If we favor of letting it stand. A second Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., and the SabbathSchool, in which Prof. John Cole­.vcrmon illustrated by chart and lights are to be fitchannels. 3. The best elder took the same point of view.and electric magnet, was preached. time to seek Him. The leader was Dr. J. C. Slater criticised the wordingof the resolution. He likewise adults and Mrs. Anna P. Georgeman, of Geneva College, taught theThe children were intensely interested Rev. W. A. Aikin.as indeed were all in the audience. J. Clifford Mathews read the report contended for the liberty to give his taught the primary department. In,A prayer followed the sermon and of the Mission Conference. The table money to level up the funds. The the afternoon a prayer meeting wasPsalm 72 was sung. The benediction of appropriations adopted appear in proposed plan denies him that liberty. held in the church. The evening servicebegan with a C. Y. P. U. prayerbrought the Junior Church Service to another column. This report called Dr. R. C. Wylie agrees largely witha close.forth considerable discussion looking Dr. Crooks. The question that con­(Continued on page 4)

June 16, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE SPIRITUAL VALUE OF SYNOD.Of course the annual meeting of thehighest Court of our Church is an administrativenecessity. We could not keep themachinery of our denomination runningwithout it. Like the meetings of Congressfor the Nation and the Legislature meetingsof the several States, we depend upontliLs as a means of keeping up our organizedlife. Much of the time of Synod isused in attending to what may seem to bepurely business matters, discussing questionsof law or of administration, andsometimes judicial decisions must be rendered,and questions of order passed upon.Without regular meetings for the transactionof such business the work of ourdenomination would soon come to a standstill.Suggestions are sometimes heardthat in view of the great expense involvedin holding a meeting of Synod, this shouldnot come annually as it now does, but lessfrequently. In every case such suggestionshave come from those who eithernever attend a meeting of this kind, orare sadly misinformed as to the greatamount and the importance of the businessthere transacted.But the vital importance of Synod meetingsin the life of the Covenanter Churchis not administrative, but spiritual. Thisis no mere piece of machinery. The businessthere transacted is the Lord's business,and questions discussed concern theLaw of His House and Kingdom, the decisionsmade affect matters of Truth andOrder, and have a most vital relation tothe well being of souls. The fellowshipsof such gatherings are in the Spirit ofJesus Christ himself, and the immediateeffect of these should always be helpfuland inspiring, beneficial to the Christianlife of all who attend, and ultimately andindirectly a blessing to every member ofthe Church, adding to its enrichment andgrowth everywhere.Under the good blessing of our HeavenlyFather the spiritual value of our Synodmeetings, not only to those who come asdelegates but to the whole denomination,is coming to be more and more recognized.Whatever we may think of other dayswhen the approach of Synod was withforboding of disagreement and heated discussions,of the divisions and hard feelingswith which some other Courts arenow vexed; and whatever we may thinkof who was then responsible for those conditionsamong ourselves, will we not allagree that whatever differences may stilldivide us are in no way so serious or heartbreakingas those which divide our brethrenin some other Churches? For thiswe owe humble thanks to God. And donot all feel that when questions of differencestill come up among us, the lovingand brotherly way in which Christ isteaching us to consider them is by far thehappier and more effective way? Again,for this gracious teaching we are deeplygrateful to God. And are we not agreedthat whatever differences may still divideus, none of these are too great or too radicalfor the Spirit of Christ to harmonize—not by compromise with the truth on oneside or the other, but by mutual illuminationand mutual sanctifying ?At the meeting of Synod just adjournedwas present a little chap who, on beingasked why he had accompanied his fatheron so long a trip naively gave as his reasonsthis twofold answer: "To get the trip,and to see the fights." All who attendedthe meeting know that in this latter hopehe was mercifully disappointed. But doesnot the very existence of any such thoughtin the mind of any of our children givepoint to what we have just said about theneed of "mutual sanctifying" as often beingthe most direct and essential methodChrist may have for harmonizing our differences,and making all of our Synodmeetings—as all must feel this last one tohave been—a real means of Grace to allwho attended its sessions, and ultimatelya fountain of blessing to the whole Church,both at home and abroad?REPORT OF THE TEMPERANCE COM­MITTEE.(Continued from page 1)ance cause through special attention totemperance lessons and topics, the use ofliterature, and temperance sermons.3. That we condemn the use of tobaccoas a sin and urge the ideal of the masteryof the body for Jesus Christ.4. That in public agitation we urge azeal of the tobacco question comparableto the menace it contains to Americanspiritual life.5. That the accompanying letters toPresident Coolidge and General Lincoln C.Andrews in charge of Prohibition Enforcementbe signed and sent by the officers ofthis Synod; and that we advise our peopleto make it their business to commendpublic enforcement officials who are doingtheir duty.PAUL COLEMAN,T. C. WEIR,J. R. W. STEVENSON,F. F. READE,JOHN L. PATTERSON.THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ONTHE REVISION OF THE BOOKOF DISCIPLINE.The Committee on the Revision of theBook of Discipline would respectfully reportthat we have no completed work tooffer. Before the work of revision is seriouslyundertaken there are several questionsto be settled that the mind of theSynod may be ascertained that the laborinvolved may not be spent in vain.The firstpart of the Book of Disciplineis the Form of Church Government whichis a part of the constitutional law of theChurch and cannot be changed without beingsent down in overture. It is archaicin form and could be made more simpleand clear, but does not seem in its presentform to cause much inconvenience to theChurch. Should this part be included inthe revision?The section devoted to the conditionsof admission to the Church seems to beabout as wisely drawn as is possible andmight be left untouched.The rules and methods of procedure inour present Book leave much to be desiredand have been supplemented by a sort ofunwritten law known only to those whohave had long experience in church courtsand have a memory for such things. Itwould seem desirable that all this shouldbe incorporated in the revised book.More legal forms might be provided,some of those we have simplified and anindex provided.That those engaged in this revision mayknow what course to follow and what toexpect, we submit the following recommendations,the disposal of which will preparethe way for the revision:1. That the Form of Church Governmentbe included in the revision.2. That the conditions of admission beleft untouched.3. That the part relating to methods ofprocedure, certifying of members, trialsand such matters receive special consideration,that the unwritten rules be incorporatedand new matter added where itseems advisable.4. That additional forms and a suitableindex be provided.5. That the members of the Committeepreparing the Digest be added as consultativemembers of the Committee to be appointedto prepare the Revision of theBook of Discipline.6. That as far as possible this revisionbe published in the Christian Nation beforethe next meeting of Synod.W. J. COLEMAN,T. H. MARTIN,M. K. CARSON,F. E. ALLEN,E. A. CROOKS.Look back down the roadway of lifeover which you have passed, and you willsmile at the pebbles in the road whichlooked like mountains until you passedthem.—Exchange.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84NINETY-SEVENTH SYNOD. J. R. W. Stevenson read the report It is far more promising than it has get for souls." In China this budget(Continued from page 2) "^^^''^ Committee on Discipline. been for some time. idea was presented to the converts.Synod took recess till 2 o'clock. Dr. Rev. Paul D. White, of the Indian Personal work is the method the Chinmcetmgin the church. The serm.on g •g_ q^,^^^. ^^^^^^^ j^ prayer. Mission, spoke of the changed char- ese are using to reach their fellows.was preached by Rev^ D. Raymond ^^^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^j^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^ j^ ^^^^^ j^ China. It will work inTaggart, of Topeka, Kan. For the Monday Afternoon. Kansas Presbytery that in its ap- America. Personal work is difficult,preaching service, the ccngregation g^^^^ reconvened at 2 o'clock and preaching visit to the Mission they to some it is very difficult, but it isunited with that of the Liiited Pres- ^^^ j^^ j^^ prayer by Rev. J. M. Fos- would not see the kind of work that fruitful. Try it: it will grow easierloora'^'buildi^ • bekn'^in^ "tothe sir *"''' °* Boston.is so much in evidence at other mis- as you do it. "Do we feel that men. ' ' e " 8 c, •- •" Synod continued the discussion of sions and was once in evidence at the are going to be lost without theirthe report of the Committee on Disci- Indian Mission. The work now is not Saviour? Do we feel that men arepline, that was before the house when concentrated in a school, but scat- not going to be lost if they have theirMonday Morning. the hour for noon recess arrived. tered. However, the work is progress- Saviour?"Synod convened at 9 o'clock and was •'^'^^ Foster McNeil, of Second New ing, though not with external show, Mr. Mitchel recalled the statementled in praver by Dr. M. M. Pearce. ^'°^^' appeared before Synod as a progressing and prospering in an en- of a missionary to Korea, "We areThe topic for the devotioral norioa representative of the Near East Re- couraging way. Increased financial driven to it," as the explanation ofwas "Jesus is Able." The outline ^^^^- ^i^s McNeil spent a year as a support would make much more need- the zeal of missionaries in that land.proposed by the committee was: 1. To Near East Relief worker in the fielded work possible. Such had been his experience in China.make us stand. Romans 14:4. 2. To ^^® vicinity in which our own mis- Dr. W. J. Coleman spoke on behalf The faith of the Chinese convertskeep us from fallin"'. Jude 24. 3. Tc sionaries are laboring. She brought of weak congregations. He repeated drove him to the exercise of asubdue us. Phil 3:21. 4. To keep ^^'^ greetings of the organization and that Home Missions, the work of stronger faith in the power of prayer.all committed to him. II Timothy ^'^® personal greetings of various of- helping weak congregations, is the Mr. Mitchel told a whole string of in-1:12. The leader was Dr. J. M. Wvlie ^cials of the organization. The need most democratic work in which we stances of answers to prayer in China,of Oakdale, 111.°^ continuing the work was vividly are engaged. The work in these weak instances of prayers touching materialRev. John C. Blackburn, of South- P*^^ before Synod. The organization congregations is discouraging, it calls and spiritual things. These occurernPresbyterian Church, was ex- "°^^ plans to carry on for two years forth effort. It is up-grade work, rences have served to confirm thetended the courtesies of the floor. Mr. '""ger. By that time they hope that But it is eminently worth while. If faith of the Chinese in the efficacy ofE. Raymond Wilson, a Covenanter *^^ children now under their care will the church could but know the actual prayer. "The Chinese put me tostudent from Mormng Sun, Iowa, who ^^ self-supporting. She plead for 100 facts, if the concrete story of the ef- shame by their firm faith in God." Hehas received the Japanese Brother- P^^' "^^nt cooperation of the Covenan- fort being made and that has been spoke of the covenant which a fewhood Fellowship, and is to study in *er Church in this work.made for years were known, money had entered to pray daily that a re-Japan for a year, was also introduced Synod instructed the Foreign Mis- would pour in for this work. vival might come upon the youngto Synod. Mr. Wilson urged the vari- ^i°" Board to divide Near East Re- Synod took recess till 7:30 P. M., people of the Church at the Winonaous congregations to strive to come ^'^f funds that come into its hands with prayer by Dr. J. S. Martin. Conference. He invited .all who deintohelpful contact with the students, °'^ ^ basis of at least 50 per cent for . • sired to have a part in this covenantespecially students of foreign citizen- t^e general work of the Near East Monday Evening. to stand. As the large group thatship, in the colleges in their vicinity, organization. Our ministers were Synod reconvened at 7:30 and was rose up stood, Mr. Mitchel led themRev. J. C. Blackburn is a grandson of urged to open their pulpits to Near led in prayer by S. G. Conner. in a prayer for divine help to keepDr. John L. Girardeau. Dr. Black- East representatives. The request The Stated Clerk made reference covenant.burn, with wit, and yet with earnest- '^as made that, so far as possible, to the length of service of certain Rev. Paul Coleman, Rev. M. E.ne.ss, appealed to the Covenanter ^iss McNeil be the representative. ministers on the floorof Synod. Rev. Jameson and Rev. Owen F. Thomp-Church to hold fast to the truth. Rev. John Gilmore read the report Isaiah Faris has been a member of son led the Synod in prayer for theSynod ordered a resolution drafted °" Home Missions. Elder Michaels, Synod for 56 years and has not missed missionaries, for their families, forby the Foreign Mission Board sup- of Selma, Alabama, spoke of the work a session. Dr. J. C. McFeeters has the converts in China, and for theporting Mr. Wilson in his work, com- there. He was grateful to God that been a member of Synod for 52 years. Robb children who are in the homemendingour Government in her ef- he was permitted to speak for Him. Rev. William McFarland, who is 82 land while their parents are in theforts that look toward righteous re- He was persuaded that his first con- years old, has been a member of foreign field. The Winona Conferlationshipsin the Far East, and con- tact with the Covenanter Church was Synod for 55 years. Dr. A. Kilpat- ence and the home Church were notdemning American exploitation of the a turning point in his life. He had rick has been a member of Synod for forgotten in the prayers of Synod atChinese and Japanese.learned much in the United Presbyter- 50 years and pastor of the same con- this time.Dr. W. J. Coleman for a few minutes ian Church. But much of it he had gregation for that time. He is 79 Dr. J. C. Slater read the report oneulogized Dr. John L. Girardeau, in riot practiced. For instance, the U. P. years old. Dr. R. C. Wylie has been the Signs of the Times.his day the most eloquent and possibly Church taught him the duty of tith- a member of Synod for 51 years. Sab- Elder John Patterson read a reportthe most fearless man in the South ing; the R. P. Church led him to bath, June 6th, was the fiftieth wed- from the elders' conference. The rebeforeand during the war.practice it. This Synod, his first, has ding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Wy- port urged upon the Church the ob-Synod engaged in prayer on behalf been an eye-opener to him. He prayed lie. The bride and groom were called servance of family worship, stressedof Mr. Wilson as he faces his work in that the Synod would continue to help to the platform and cries of "Speech! the importance of the mid-weekJapan. Dr. F. M. Wilson, Mission- the colored race. Selma planned to Speech!" were responded to. As prayer meeting, i-ecommended thataries J. C. Mitchell and R. C. Adams do more and better work. They hoped "runners up" in this matter of length family visitation be conducted onceled in prayer. to be self-supporting. of service the clerk named Dr. J. R. in two years, and that the days ofRev. Blackburn was asked to give Dr. J. C. McFeeters pictured the Wylie, who has served for 49 years, fasting be observed as days of actualSynod the proper pronunciation of his work at Selma as he had seen it. J. M. Foster and Dr. W. J. Coleman, fasting.grandfather's name. He put the ac- Prof. R. J. Mclsaac, Superintend- who have served for 48 years, and A request was received from thecent on the firstsyllable. ent of the Southern Mission, declared Thomas McFall, who has been a mem- Parnassus congregation that SynodDr. J. C. McFeeters introduced a that in the mission we are taking part ber of Synod for 47 years. pray for Rev R A Blair Mr. Blair,resolution that a committee of fivebe in one of the most important move- Dr. E. A. Crooks read the report who for a time has'been totally blind!appointed to investigate the question of ments of our time. Twelve million of the Committee on Foreign Missions, was to undergo an operation for thedivine healing and report to next colored people need the help and sym- In connection with this report, Synod removal of a cataract from one eyeSynod. The committee was appointed, pathy of the church. They need clear listened to Missionaries R. C. Adams on the following day Dr J. C. Mc-An effort to secure the sword used ideals of Chri,stianity. We need to and J. C. Mitchel.Feeters led Synod iii prayer" on betomutilate the body of Richard Cam- help the colored people as an act of Mr. Adams repeated a statement half of Mr. Blair and the Moderatoreron was inaugurated. This .sword is self-defense. We must mould their made at the conference in Washing- asked all members of Synod to renowin the possession of the Wilson character or they will mould ours. The ton: "The world is in danger of being member Mr Blair in their privatefamily in Fairfield County, Ohio. speaker then outlined the work being inoculated with a mild form of Chris- devotionsDr. R. H. Martin moved the erection done in the mission. The number of tianity." The Covenanter mission- Synod adjourned with prayer byof a permanent committee on Interna- pupils in the higher grades and high aries in China felt that this was a Dr R C Wvlietional Relationshijis. This was done, school is rapidly increasing. The pressing danger in the Chinese field.Rev. Owen Thompson read the re- graduates go on to college, become So they introduced the self-support-]jort on Bible Readers. teachers and leaders of their race. ing plan, and strove to expose the Tuesday Morning.The Stated Clerk, J. S. Tibby, read J. R. W. Stevenson spoke of the en- Chinese to something more than a Synod convened at 9 o'clock andhis repoit. Both these reports will couragement of the Indians them- mild form of Christianity. He was led in prayer by Rev. W. 0. Ferappearin these columns.selves as to the condition of the work, stressed Dr. Dickson's idea of "a bud- guson, of Denison.

June 16, 1926A FAMILY PAPERThe topic for the devotional period Dr. J. S. Martin declared that the Dr. Walter McCarroll declared that J. M. Wylie, J. B. Gilmour, R. J. Mcwas"A Divided Heart." "Their heart organization faces the need of a recon- war is a tragic thing. He called to mind Isaac, Frank D. Frazer.is divided; now shall they be found struction. Personally, he has a very the parade in Paris when thousands Delegate to Synod of Christian Refaulty.''Hosea 10:2. The outline: profound conviction that new condi- of maimed soldiers were in line. He formed Church: J. P. McDonald.1. Its dangers. 2. The need for unity, tions make it impossible to rebuild deplored the attitude that would lead Memorials: T. H. Acheson—J. M.3. Pray for unity throughout the as the organization once built up its the Church to leave to politicians Wylie; R. J. Dodds—F. M. Foster;Church. 4. Faultiness is the fruit of work. For one thing, the general the determination of the attitude of Mrs. J. S. Martin—E. A. Crooks.a divided heart. The leader was Rev. adoption of the budget system by the the State toward war. The Church, Committee to review work of Com-M. S. McMillan, of Clarinda, Iowa. denominations has made it very diffi- especially the Covenanter Church, mittee on Doctrinal Section of Tes-The Moderator announced the fol- cult to get financialsupport. Doors should lead in the formation of public timony: W. J. Coleman, R. C. Wylie,lowing Standing Committees: are open, as never before, however, opinion on this matter. The question W. J. McKnight, R. J. G. McKnight,Devotional Exercises: J. G. Reed, to get a hearing to present the mes- of war is not simply a matter of fight-J. M. Coleman; and the following rep-J. Boyd Tweed, D. B. Martin, T. S. sage of National Reform. He there- ing; it is that, but it is much more, resenting Presbyteries: Canada, F. E.Trumbell, Howard Boyd.fore plead that National Reform find It is an institution that dominates Allen; Colorado, J. G. McElhinney;Signs of the Times: R. W. Redpath, a place on the budgets of the various the national life. He then read his Illinois, J. K. Robb; Iowa, H. G. Pat-D. B. Elsey,.E. G. Russell, M. W. Mc- denominations. report on the question of war. The terson; Kansas, M. S. McMillan; NewClelland, T. C. Weir.Dr. R. C. Wylie explained that he report was referred to a committee York, T. M. Slater; Ohio, W. J. San-Psalmody: J. K. Gault, Wm. Doig, has resigned the editorship of the to report next year.derson; Pacific Coast, W. A. Aikin;H. G. McConaughy, John M. Allen, Christian Statesman that he may give Dr. John Coleman proposed the fol- Philadelphia, W. J. McBurney; Pitts-John Patters(Sji. his full time to the Theological Sem- lowing resolutions which were adopt- burgh, M. M. Pearce; Rochester, A. A.Sabbath Schools: David Russell, E. inary. He is still a friend of the or- ed:Wylie.K. Patton, F. L. Stewart, Thos. H. ganization, a contributor to its sup- 1. This Synod declares its opposi- Letters of Sympathy: Mrs. T. H.McCandless, Eltner Graham. port, a member of its governing board, tion to compulsory military training Acheson—S. E. Greer; Mrs. R. J.Unfinished Business: The Clerks. He believes that now is the time for in High Schools, Colleges and Uni- Dodds—J. R. W. Stevenson; J. D.Dr. R. H. Martin read the report this Church to renew its support of versifies of the United States as un- Edgar and Wife—J. B. Tweed; A. I.on the Sabbat'h. This report was a this work. necessary and conducive only to a Robb—F. M. Wilson; J. M. Coleman—somewhat eon plete presentation of Rev. J. G. McElhinney spoke of the militaristic spirit in the coming gen- D. H. Elliott; G. A. Edgar—R. W.the present status of Sabbath Laws splendid opportunity our Church en- eration.Redpath; W. W. Carithers—J. C. Meinthe United States. The report will joys of working through our Witness 2. We commend the movement to- Feeters; J. W. F. Carlisle—J. S. Marappearas soor" as possible in these Committee, through our College, ward a disarmament conference, but tin; H. G. Foster—T. C. McKnight;columns. Sy^ , expressed its con- through the ministers trained in our urge that without waiting for other R. A. Blair—J. K. Robb; A. J. Khouridemnation ff JJ'jHws perrnitting Sab- Church—^fhe opportunity of cooperat- nations America should reduce her —Paul Coleman; J. B. Willson—F. D.bath an;uggjj,g,,(.g whether commer- ing with sister denominations. army and navy to police forces and Frazer; J. R. Latimer—Isaiah Faris;cialize.J gj. ^^^ Moderator Reed commended the utilize the immense sums thus spent Rose Huston—D. R. Taggart; J. M.^K R. C. Wylie ccjiied attention to splendid work done by Dr. R. C. Wy- in reducing taxes and in social better- Balph—J. R. Wylie; Elizabeth McEl-*'he'fact that the Phili'^delphia Sesqui- lie in the cause of National Reform, ment.roy—R. C. Adams; J. S. Thompson—tentennial will close ^-^e Exposition Dr. J. R. Wylie traced the accom- 3. That copies of these resolutions O. F. Thompson.gates on the Sabbatt"- ^^- '^- ^- Pl'shments of the National Reform be sent to the President of the United To succeed himself on the Temper-Slater informed .Synod ^lat Mr. Jo's- Association. A new and better spirit States, the Secretaries of the Army ance Committee: John L. Patterson.eph M. Steele of our Chui-ch in Phila- is inspiring many men in political and Navy, and the Chairmen of the Retiring Moderator's Alternate: J.delphia should be honored for the life, Sabbath reform and other re- Committees on Army and Navy in the G. Reed.stand he took in the matter. When forms have been fostered by the As- Senate and House of Representatives. Memorial meeting general addressthe question was up for discussion, sociation. He plead with Covenan- Synod took recess till 7:30 with speaker: J. G. McElhinney.Mr. Steele informed the Mayor that ter young people to inform themselves prayer by Elder T. S. Trumbull. Committee to study the subject ofhis resignation as an officivl of the concerning the principles of National Divine Healing: J. C. McFeeters, F.Sesqui-Centennial was written, and Reform. In adopting the report, Tuesday Evening. M. Foster, J. G. McElhinney, A. A.that the moment any action was taken Synod sang the closing verses of the Synod reconvened at 7:30 P. M. and Wylie, John Peoples.to open the gates on the Sabbath his ''Snd Psalm. was led in prayer by Dr. W. J. Mc- Permanent Committee on Internaresignationwould be presented. Dr. T. M. Slater read the report Knight. tional Relations: R. H. Martin, JohnDr. R. J. McKnight reported on the of the Committee on Theological Sem- Rev. M. S. McMillan read the re- Coleman, W. McCarroll, S. R. Boggs,question of serving on juries. A com- inary. Dr. R. C. Wylie inquired as port of the Committee on Supplies. E. J. M. Dickson.mittee was appointed to study the to whether parents are dedicating This report is published on the Star Members of Judicial Commission:question and report to next Synod. their sons to the ministry of the Note page of this issue. D. C. Mathews, R. C. Wylie, F. F.The report of the Co-ordinating Church. Where are recruits to come Rev. William Doig reported on time Reade, R. A. M. Steele, R. C. Reed,Committee was read and adopted. from to fill up the ranks of the min- and place of meeting. Synod agreed W. T. K. Thompson, Robert Park,Elder Robert McBurney, as Chair- istry? Dr. R. J. G. McKnight spoke to meet at Winona Lake, Indiana, on J. B. Tweed, John Anderson.man of the Travelling Fund, reported of the widening fieldfor the Seminary Wednesday, June 8, 1927, at 2 P. M. Representative of Synod on Boarda deficit of $5.42 per member. due to the dissatisfaction that is mak- Rev. Paul Coleman reported on the of Managers of the Lord's Day AUi-Dr. T. M. Slater read the report of ing itself manifest in other churches question of a Narcotic Congress. Dr. ance of the United States: S. R. Boggs.the Committee on Theological Semin- and schools, dissatisfaction with the S. E. Greer was appointed Synod's Committee to study question ofary. great mass of modernistic teaching delegate to that Congress. serving on juries: R. J. G. McKnight,Synod took recess with prayer by that characterizes them. Dr. F. M. The report of the Home Mission R. C. Wylie, J. B. Tweed, W. J. Ster-Dr. J. C. Slater.Poster and Moderator Reed spoke of Conference was finallyadopted. This rett, J. S. Tibby.the splendid work being done in the appears in another column. Committee on Christian attitudeTuesday Afternoon. Seminary. Dr. W. J. Coleman reported on the toward war: R. C. Wylie, S. E. Greer,Synod reconvened at 2 o'clock and Dr. T. M. Slater read the report of a review of the doctrinal part of the R. J. Mclsaac.was led in prayer by Rev. J. R. W. Committee on Supplemental Studies Testimony. The matter reviewed ap- Dr. J. M. Wylie read a memorial onStevenson. , to be used in our Sabbath Schools, peared on pages 22-25 of last year's Dr. T. H. Acheson.Dr. F. M. Wilson read the report This report will appear later. • minutes. This matter has been some- Dr. F. M. Foster read a memorialof the Committee on National Re- Dr. John Coleman reported on Re- what altered and now, in its altered on R. J. Dodds.form. Discussing the report. Dr. E. ligious Education. Before reading his form, goes down to the presbyteries Dr. E. A. Crooks read a memorialA. Crooks explained the differing basis report. Dr. Coleman warned Synod to in overture. on Mrs. J. S. Martin.of support upon which the National scrutinize the books on Religious Edu- Dr. Walter McCarroll read the fol- Rev. J. G. McElhinney deliveredReform Association will hereafter be cation that are offered by publishers lowing report of the Nominating Com- the memorial address. Synod sangforced to operate. The financialsup- before adopting them as text books, mittee: Psalm 16:7-10.port of the work must hereafter come So many of them give practically Your Committee on Nominations Rev. Wylie Redpath proposed thatfrom those who are personally inter- their entire attention to psychology would respectfully report the follow- the Moderator appoint, before Synodested in the work. In this catagory rather than due attention to the Bible, ing nominations:convenes, persons to bring in memotheCovenanter Church stands. The And much of the Bible instruction Committee to confer with W. J. rials, and that he appoint one to deorganizationimperatively needs the given is parrot-like repetition of the McKnight on revision of historical liver a memorial address at the nextsupport of the Church. statements of higher criticism. part of Testimony: W. J. Coleman, (Continued on page 9)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84keep them down. First, he put them to leave Egypt. In other words, God little short streams, and this is calledunder taskmasters to afflict them with used Pharaoh's sinful purpose as a a Delta.hthe Sabbath School heavy burdens, (v. 11). Second, he means of accomplishing His own In this northern part of Egypt, notincreased their burdens, (vs. 13, 14). beneficent purpose. He made the quite so far as the Sea, is the land ofThird, he commanded the midwives to wrath of man tO' praise Him, and this Goshen. These colored splints are forBY REV. A. A. WYLIE. kill every son at birth, (v. 16). reveals His sovereign power.'the 70 people who came down fromLesson for July 4, 1926. Fourth, he commanded the people toCanaan into Egypt. Stand them inISRAEL ENSLAVED IN EGYPT. cast into the river every Hebrew sonthe sand and with them all these lovelywhite wooly sheep, for they areExodus 1:8-14.that was born, (v. 22).Today we begin a series of Bible Now use your imagination to pic-Lesson forthe Children shepherds. Because they have to be,lessons taken from the Book of Ex- ^ure the situation in the land ofor because they wish to, Bobby?odus. The name "Exodus" means q^^^^^ j^^.j^g ^j^^^^ heart-breaking"They want to be shepherds.'' .4.nd"departure" or "going out." It is BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.days. Put yourself in that Hebrewthey are all so happy.exceedingly appropriate inasmuch as another's or father's place and live Lesson I.—For July 4, 1926.All these clothespins are for thethe book deals largely with the out- j^j^ „^. j^^^ jj^^ ^^^ ^ ^ g^^ ^.^ ISRAEL ENSLAVED IN EGYPT.Egyptians. We will .stand them ingoing, departure or exit of the chil- ^^^^^ ^^^^-^^ 3^,^^^^^ ^^ pj^^^^^j^Exodus 1:1-14.the sand in other parts of Egypt.dren of Israel from the severe bond- avail? Read verses 12 and 20 again Golden Text: Jehovah will not cast So A great many years pass by.age in Egypt. The contents of theBut you may ask, "Where is God °Vri'J^.°^^tJ.^:.^^.'-}^Joseph dies and all his people and thebook may be said to fall into threeall this time? Surely He could have What are you going to do when you Egyptian king who knew him andmain parts: (1) Historical, (Chapters1-18). (2) Legislative, (Chap-stopped this cruel treatment of His finish school, Marcus? "Be a builder, joved Joseph is dead toiipeople at its very inception." The ^'^^ ""^ father." Will you be that be- Are there still only 70Tieople of thecause ,some one stands over you with a IsraelitesI:tLg to worsMp! Serf 2^40)!" jet th.t He did n;t cei^inly revealswhip::^ ^'^^^^^and makes7'^''"'^^^you, or because"" '^^^^"'^^you there^"are^^^'^^"'a lot of^"^^''-them, now.'"^°'Our first lesson is taken from the *'^^* .^^ ^^.^ ^T^, ^""^ ^^^'P"^^ '" wm like to bui d hoSes"Because I Do you remember, Elizabeth, thatfirst chapter. We should read this ^ ^ .^"1 . ^ t '.' ""* '"' 'T^ w nt to" Tod t IH Al, >,chapter over as often as possible, and and indifferent. Note m particular f^od told Abraham ard Isaac andwrite down the principal facts and what is said abcut ihe midwives. Was ^°^''' ^°^^ ^'^^^^^' ^^'^^^ ^ '=^^' ^^- Jacob that He would bJess his peoplefeatures. Ask ourselves the meaning not this the work of God's Spirit? '^^^^^ ®°'"® °"^ ^'""•'"^^ ^' ^°' °i" ^^- and bring a lot of chem into theor significance of the facts we find. Then note the blessing which God likes ^:ause it." he wishes to do it, Evelyn? "He world? are so many So God Israelites did. And in Goshen now there thatThe first word of the chanter should «,^? "^f."* '" ^^'''"S them the heads Do our doctors and teachers and the king of the Egyptians—they callbe noted, and the list of -.ames. The t^n^i'ies.preachers and our business men and him Pharaoh—is afra";^. Stand moreword "now" or "and" connects Exodus ^^^^ t'^^" "^'^s the purpose of God'with Genesis, as does also thelist of ^^J^^^^^f ^ t' I" th"t IT" ^"^-^0%^^ af tS^ witl^^ T':^.^'^:^:^ ^^'^"^ '-'^names. The book of Exodus is but expression, "the best of the land." „„„ _„ +t, j. , , isrd,eiiieshamic covenant. they reaped large crops and their ^^^^:^_,^JJ^^Z^^!L, ..1 ..11 An^ he is afraid that i^in some form. But they work or not some one cornsWe will also stop when we reach the '^^^^^ were well fllled. The place was?'s to fight him the Isjhelp the enemy flghtas they wish.seventh verse. This in connection ^^^° ideal for cattle. Suppose Mosesraelites willBut do you know that in this coun- a.:^ainst Phai«aohwith verses 9, 12, and 20 tell us of ^^^ ^"""^ t°'^''^'^ people sometime be- . ,f > .the remarkable increase of the nation, t^^^n verses 7 and S in this firstchap- ' Z,"' °"^„^ 'L^'^T T """7 ^^^''' ^° P^ar^oh calls together his own-In Genesis we saw that apparently *"• ^"^ to^ them he had come to lead l^^Lr ", T^, ^^•'^"dparents were men in the palace. Here is a lovelyGod's promise to Abraham, that his ''^«='" «"* "^ Egypt into Canaan, what "1',^' i 7"'"/ f ^^*' ^'^ ^°''^^ for the palace of PharaoH.seed .should be as numberless as the response do you think he would have Z'n^A ^ I . V° !, " °"^ ^^^''^^'- ''The people of the childrenstars of the heavens and the sands of S°tten? Something like this: "What word to say about where they would of Israel are more and mightier thanthe seashore, was being slowly^fuT- ^'i''' ^'^ leave Egypt fcr? Look atJ,' ^^^t ^^^^ /^°"'^ '^°' ^"^^ ^e." Then he orders that the Egypfilled.After the lapse of many, many °"i' ^eids of cattle so flne and sleek Z:'f' I , ,1^ ^^^"Z """^ t^^f'n/ho tians make slaves of the Israelites anHyears from the time Abraham was ^"^ abundant, and our barns filled "!'* "^^^ *^"?; ^"d ^^'en the little place taskmasters-or bosses-overfirst given the word of promise, we '^^th plenty. We are making money ^f^'^'''' ^^r^ often taken away from them who will make them work ohhave here but seventy souls descend- ^7 the hundreds of dollars. This is to belong to them ^° °*''"' ''^°^'''' '"^ ^^''"'''^ ^^''^ '^"'"^ "°* ^^^^ ^'"^ing into Egypt. Had God forgotten ^'^^ '^^^ ^or us." They would not rj,^^^^want but what the Egyptians want.His promise to Abraham? B^ By „g no have ^^'•'^ moved o^ed at at all. "'"^f , ^^'' ^°^^ ^^o had no money So here they are driven into othermeans. He had sent Joseph before-^ "^Does-this not help us to see the hadandtowhowTr^'forbelongedthto"""'otherTpeople" ^"!1and"placT ' *" ^°''^- ^"""^ '"^'^^ ^''''^'hand to provide them room enough Purpose of the cruel bondage and the were sor^etlme. h f '"^'*"^',, ^"^ and some work in the field,and evenand the asssurance of safety to grow Plan of God? It was to make Israel awful, w^re Sled si " '"'*^""S' "'" ''"'^ *"dren have to carry waterand multiply in accordance with the ready and willing to leave Egypt. If ' ^^^^In our —everyone has to work so hard thatpromise. And taking these verses ^^e will look at Deut. 32:11 we"would folk And n^ f ""'' ^^""^ ^^ "'^^ ''''" scarcely move they are soalready referred to, we must say, see that this is the right thought, foueht about thp^T./f^^ TT ^^^ *""';'*• ^^""^ ^^^^'^^ ^^^ taskmasterSurely the Lord is faithful to His "As an eagle stirreth up her nest." Soln dH solfV Abraham with a long whip, like a horse-whip.covenant promise. And we must not " is the figure of the mother eagle them no one l^H 17"^ '° f .J°'' I '°'"'' ''"' stumbles at his task andlose sight of the fact that the increase trying to get the eaglets out of their was it ^ ^ ' " H T' "°* "^"""^ ^^ *^'* ^' ^^^ ^^'^wassupernatural and the result of downy nest to learn to fly. So she which made them f ^'^ ^ ''^^^^ master wants him to, whether hedivine interposition. This seems to be makes the nest hard and painful and Thev wprp t, + i^^^' '^^^ °^ "°*' ^^ ®®*^ ^ ^^^'^^ "^^'th thethe teaching of Psalm 105:23, 24. uncomfortable for them any longer J^yj^'^re not slaves any more. whip—sometimes is even beaten toThe next fact that we notice is the That was the way God dealt with the slavertoo ^'° ^''"- '^'^^^cruel bondage of Israel, (8-14). This children of Israel. He stirred up Wherp wn T i, 1, "^'^^ ^^'® ^^araoh and his men ,50section narrates in some detail the op- their soft, downy nest in Goshen with ers found W '''"°"'' "'"^^' ^° ^^^ Israelites, Ernest? "Theypression of the children of Israel and the cruel bondage He permitted. Sup- "Down in F + " u^^""' ^'^'^^^'^ • ^^^^^ they will kill them off this way."shows the steps that led to their in- POse He had not? brothpr« a" 1,°^ ""^"^ "* ^^^ ^"* *^^^ \-^s.rder the Israelites are madecreased suffering. The supernatural So we see here God's faithfulness Joseph' '^Eleven" Yef ^^T'^^ r "°"'" ^""^ *^' °^^ ""^^ '''' ^^''-increase in the numbers of Israelites most clearly, for we see the remark- father and his sister Vn^i iffi, r T ^""1 ! **"""' ^^^ '"°''® ''"''^"'"became an alarming factor to the able way He was fulfilling His prom- families. The Bible tells us thit tl ' ^^f '" *' '^' ^'"^"''*'' '^^' '^''Egyptians who were afraid if war ises to Abraham, to Isaac and to Ja- were seventy of them whr ^ ' only increase in numbers. So insteadbroke out that this great foreign peo- cob. But there is another attribute into Egypt Where d^Pr"""?!! ' ''"'"^ *'^"" Israelites, thereple might ally themselves with the of God displayed here. Pharaoh's them ihey might live a11

June 16, 1926A FAMILY PAPERmixing up with the Egyptians andlearning to worship idols. They staytrue to God and keep separate fromthe Egyptians who are heathen people,and we will sec how God frees hispeople from being slaves to the wicked,cruel king.God never forgets boys or girls orgrown folks either who love Him. Wemay think we are in bad trouble sometimes,but God is watching over us,and will lead us out of it.f oung People's Dnionunthinkable, were it not a fact. And compromise with evil are impracticable.God says that His Kingdomit is a fact, sad to relate! It is surelya reflection upon their supposed enlightenmentand ability when they says,—live now in God's Kingdom,shall come. Victory is assured. Faithcan provide out of all the people so and seek to bring others into it. Thusfew good men for the government offices,or so few offices that really good zens of God's Kingdom are the mostmay it be established. And true citi­men would take. By a few prophets loyal citizens of our great America.the Lord is pleading with our nation Do not be noisy and pushing aboutto repent. It may be, He will speakmore by the sterner voice of His judg­BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for June 27, 1926.your ideals. Quietly live the love ofGETTING READY FOR THEGod. Often more can be done by influencethan words. Character speaksments, and awaken more of His prophets.And maybe, then, our nation will louder than voice. Be a cheerful,YOUNG PEOPLE'S SYNODICAL.What can I get? More love for theWHAT CAN I GET? WHAT Church, new ties of friendship with learn righteousness.peaceable citizen, industrious, brave,CAN I GIVE?those of our own faith, increase of The future of our country all de­loyapends upon the use she makes of her let your light shine, and inspire othersand prayeriul. Thus you mayPsalm 122.faith, better acquaintance with theSuitable Psalms: 121:1-4, No. 349; Covenanters' history and doctrines, present opportunity. If she acknowledgesher God and King, and chooses of Peace, who is the Captain of ourto follow in the steps of the Prince34:1-5, No. 86; 50:1-6, No. 138; 89: work and workers, and inspiration to1-7, No. 239; 105:1-6, No. 285; 87:1-5, carry on for our beloved Zion in tlie to instruct her growing and grown Salvation.No. 233; 48:1, 2, 9, 10, No. 131; 67: trying times to come.1-3, No. 177; 133:1-3, No. :^fiO.Ready References: Heb. 10:23-25; BY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.11:1, 2; 12:1, 2; 13:1; Rom. 11:14; Topic for Sabbath, July 4, 1926.Prayer Meetmg Topic12:6-12; 15:1-7; Phil. 2:3-5; I Cor.12:27-31; I Thess. 5:15-23; Psa. 119:9; 50:.S; 13.3:1; Eccl. 11:9; 12:1;Lam. 3:27; Titus 2:6; I John 2:13, 28.August 6th to 15th, 1926, is the assigneddate of the National, or Synodical,Convention of the Young Peopleof the Covenanter Church in America.Winona Lake, Indiana, a re­Junior Topictory; Psa. 106:1-48. National heroes;nowned resort of the interior and aJas. 5:7-11: Present prosperity; Deut.favorite with the religious folk of our30:9-20. Present dangers; Dan. 4: BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.country,isi the place. Already, loyal28-83. Future aims; Zech. 2:10-13. Topic for July 4, 1926.Covenanters from Coast tO' Coast andFuture hope; Rev. 22:1-7.HOW JUNIORS CAN SHOW THEIRfrom Gulf to Canada, particularlyIn her past history our country has LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.those of the youthful and hopefulexperienced in a peculiar manner theRom. 12:17-18.spirit, have set their faces thither.blessing and favor of God. Columbus Psalms: 105:1-5; 144:7-15; 137:1-Are you one of them?discovered America at such a time as 6; 122:1-9; 72:1-8; 72:17-19.Getting ready for this ConferenceGod in His wise providence deter­References: Deut. 10:20-21; I Pet.will be made easy because of love forthe old Covenanter Church, and by arealization of the importance of hermission amongst backsliding churchesin a land that acknowledges not theLord. This, together with a keensense of the growing responsibilityresting upon the present generation,and an intense desire for the inspiration,faith and all the equipmentneeded to meet this responsibility, willenable the true blue, young-bloodedCovenanter to pack up bis troubles inhis old kit bag, and, unless it is hisplain duty to abide by the stuff athome, to strap together about hisglad heart whatever physical paraphernaliais needed, which isn't much,and to hurry across the miles to WinonaLake, reaching there on time forthp opening, and staying for the closingsession. When the time comes tostart, he will be glad when his companionssay to him, and gladly willhe say to them, "Let us go to theCovenanter Conference at Winona."What can I give? A glad hand andhilarious greeting to your brethren—and "sistern"—no need to go into detailsabout this—but let us not forgetto give expression of our love forthe old Covenanter Church, and ofour faith in her present mission and her whole heart, and with one mind; there from the world. Be a broad,final triumph of her cause. There to acknowledge His authority and His strong man of large vision, and others,will be no particular use at Winona law, and to be governed by it. That seeing, may be inspired to like idealsfor the hang-dog look of the impenitentsinner or for the doleful com­hands with the lawless and profane Be courageous enough to stick toprofessed Christian people should join and living.plaining of the chronic grouch—unless in keeping our government on its your ideal in spite of ridicule. Oneit be as an opportunity for the consecratedto seek their change of heart. ting together to seek a constitutional if men do say that honesty, obediencepresent secular basis, instead of get­with God is a majority. No matterrecognition of God, would seem almost to God's laws, and no dealings orLet us give expression, also, like thesweet Psalmist of old, to our resolutionto stand within the Church, andto stand by the old CovenanterChurch, to put forth every effort forher good and to pray for her peaceand prosperity. Let us be preparedto give to all comers a recommendationof her compactness, of her comprehensivedoctrines and of the"thrones of judgment, the thrones ofthe house of David" which she maintains.MY COUNTRY: ITS PAST, PRES­ENT AND FUTURE.Psa. 33:1-22.Psalms: 67:1-3, No. 177; 33:4-6, No.81; 119:1-4, No. 119; 147:1, 2, 12, 13,No. 398; 2:1-4, No. 4.Bible Readings: A remarkable his­mined. For many centuries America 2:13-15; I King 20:1; I Kings 20:13-was hid from the avaricious of Europe 14; Isa. 62:1; Neh. 1:1-4; Neh. 13:15- out of step."until colonies of different nationalities, 22.The force of co-operation is sowho were oppressed and persecuted Dear Boys and Girls:—Love of noticeably strong, that when a bandbecause of their faith in God, could country is not simply and merely to of soldiers is marching across afind a refuge here where they might be expressed by decorating with bridge, the men are commanded toworship God in accordance with the flowers the graves of its soldiers once break step, lest the great vibrationdictates of their own conscience, a year, or shooting fire-crackers and caused by them when in step (cooperationor marching together) doeswhere opportunity was given to make making a great noise on the Fourtha great experiment in democracy in of July. Real love of country is damage to the bridge.His Name. Some of the early settlers,in their respective colonies, were words and deeds that lead others to a certain minister had. "He appearedshown by the way we live, and the The story is told of a dream whichnet forgetful to own the goodness of live right.to be hitched to a carriage, and heGod, nor were they ashamed to tell Let us have a high ideal for our was attempting to pull it along. Hethe world that they proposed to seek country. It has a great reputation reached a point not far from hisHis guidance in the government of as the "land of the free and the hometheir affairs. But when, in the providenceof God, they were permitted,church; but the mud seemed to growof the brave." Make it also a Christianland, with Christ-like citizens, adeeper and deeper; the vehicle drewunitedly, to consult in peace and toso heavily that he gasped for breath,reputation for honesty and squaredecide on their government as theand almost sank down exhausted.dealing, a land of justice, free fromUnited States of America, they forgotThis struck him as the more inexplicable,because, looking back, he saw theoppression, where the aristocrats aretheir once Powerful Friend, as BenjaminFranklin said in his admonitoryentire congregation behind the car­those who keep God's law and servetheir fellowmen. This would carryspeech in the Constitutional Conventionof 1787. Our history sinceriage, apparently pushing it on. Butthatdate records many providential admonitionsfrom God, and opportunitiesfnven to correct that great wrong.But the error remains.In the present and current historyof our country there is still opportunityfor her to acknowledge her great.sin, and to return unto the Lord withcitizens in the great things of Hislaw, and to administer her governmentin accordance with His law, then allwill be well. "Blessed is the nationwhose God is the Lord." But, the nationand kingdom that will not servethe Lord shall perish; yea, that nationshall be utterly wasted.out the ideals of the founders of ourrepublic.Get this vision of a righteous nation;then live for it. You may notbe able to change the whole country,but with God's help you can changeyour own life to fit this standard,and God's Kingdom is not made upof masses, but of those won here andTopic for June 30, 1926.GRACES WE MUST CULTIVATE:CO-OPERATION WITH OTHERS.Exodus 36:1.(Read Ex. 35:30-35.)Psalms: 42, No. 114; 100, No. 264;66:1-3, 7, No. 173; 122, No. 350; 133,No. 369.Parallel Passages:In Living: Acts 4:32-37.In Working: Neh. 4:6, 16-18;I Kings 5:2, 5, 6; Ex. 18:24-26; Num.11:16, 17; Josh. 6:2-5, 20; Ex. 17:8-13; Acts 6:1-5.In Praying: Esther 4:15, 16; Acts12:6-9, 12."Maybe YOU are the one who isthe longer he tried, the harder thelabor became, till finally he was forcedto stop and examine the difficulty. Hewent to the rear where he supposedhis helpers were. But nobody couldbe found. He called, but got no answer.He repeated the call again andagain, but there was still no reply,(Continued on page 12)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes***Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Wylie attendedthe Presbyterian General Assembly,where Dr. Wylie was invitedto speak on the Sesqui-Centennial pro­***Rev. Alvin W. Smith was installedpastor at Barnet on May 25,gram, and Mrs. Wylie was invited toaccompany Dr. Wylie as their guest1926.of honor.**'*The new address of Rev. J. G.McElhinney is 1295 So. Ogden street,Denver Colo.***During the meeting of Synod inWalton, June 2nd to 9th, there were175 delegates and visitors registered.***The 1926 Synod picture is quitegood. The price is one dollar ($1.00).Orders may be sent to Boyd A. White,Walton, N. Y.***Rev. J. M. Johnston, pastor ofConnellsville congregation, was called and inspiring.home from Synod by the death ofone of his members.***Synod's Budget was put at$100,000, the same as last year. Thedistribution of this Budget among thePresbyteries is the same as last year.***Mr. W. S. Patterson and family,of Beaver Falls, Pa., spent a recentweek-end at the home of his father,S. C. Patterson, at New Alexandria,Pa.***Miss Bernice Alexander, of Walton,N. Y., is one of the New YorkCovenanters who will be in GenevaCollege next year, in the Freshmanclass."*** Cambridge congregation hascalled Dr. George S. Coleman as pastor.Dr. Coleman has been transferredfrom Iowa to New York Presbytery.***Mr. R. A. M. Steele, singer andevangelist, led the singing throughoutSynod. Many reports approving ofhis work throughout the year wereheard at Synod.***New York Presby tej'y distributedthe Budget among her congregationsas last year. Each congregation'spart of Synod's Budget is thesame as last year.**'^Miss Ella Margaret Stewart, ofour mission in China, has been engagedto speak daily at the WinonaLake Christian Citizenship Conference,August 1 to 3.***Dr. Delber H. Elliott stopped,enroute home from Synod, at WinonaLake, Ind., to make flnal arrangementsfor the accommodation of thoseof our Church who expect to attendthe Young People's Conference thereAugust 6 to 16 inclusive.***Rev. F. F. Reade assisted Rev.A. A. Wylie, pastor of Syracuse congregation,at Communion on May 2nd.Mr. Reade's messages were helpfulof Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Samuels, unitedwith the Church on profession offaith.***Samuel Cargill Milligan, M.D.,Pittsburgh, Pa., has been elected asan alumni member of the Geneva CollegeBoard of Trustees to serve forthe next three years. Dr. Milligan isa son of the late Dr. J. S. T. Milligan,for manyChurch.years a minister in ouv***President M. M. Pearce andwife, of Geneva College, plan to spendJuly and Augu.st. except the periodthey will be at the Young People'sConference at Winona Lake, at theiraccustomed re-tin(?--p1ace within thebounds of our Bear Run and Mahoningcongregations.'•''*Mr. Eugene Hoo])cs, presidentof the Union Drawn Steel Co., BeaverFalls, Pa., has been elected as his ownsuccessor for a term of three yeprson the Board of Trustees of GenevaCollege. H.e is one of the three representativesof the business men ofthe Beaver Valley on this Board.***The Messrs. Rex Downie andRobert Duncan having resigned theirmembership on the College Board ofTrustees, their places have been fllledby the election of William J. Sterrett,M.D., elder in our College Hill congregation,and the Rev. J. G. Reed,pastor of our New Galilee congregation.Lake to complete arrangements forthe Christian Citizenship Conferenceto be held there under the auspices ofthe National Reform Association, August1 to 3 inclusive.***James W. McGee, a member ofthe Olathe congregation since his earlymanhood, was called to his eternal rewardMay 7, 1926. He was a devotedhusband, a faithful father, helpfulneighbor, sympathetic friend and aloyal Christian citizen. There remainsto mourn him his wife, fourchildren, and a brother, W. W. McGee,of Olathe.***Lawrence B. Gilmore, son ofRev. J. B. Gilmore, pastor of LaJunta, Colo., congregation, was highlyCharles Samuels, son honored on Commencement Day atPrinceton University this year, whenhe received a Fellowship in Apologetics,which carries with it $600.00.At present the probability is that hewill use this next year to take specialwork in this same line in Louisville,Ky.addressed Synod at that place. Dr.White, after several months' suffering,died on December 10, 1925. Dr.White had in his possession a manuscripton old memories of CarolinaCovenanters compiled by one of theirdescendants. This manuscript con­***'The crowning social event ofCommencement Day at Geneva wastains the following statement: "Thethe reception in the home of Presidentfew Covenanters that remained, inand Mrs. Pearce. In the receivingtime went into the Associate ReformedChurch. Hugh Henry is theline, in addition to Dr. and Mrs.Pearce, were Mrs. Fannie CoverdaleKennedy, James M. Blackwood, M.D.,and wife, Dr. 11. H. Martin and wife,and the president of the Alumni Association,Ross E. Taggart and wife,of Pittsburgh, Pa.***Howard A. McDonald, secondson of the Rev. P. J. McDonald andwife, of Chicago, who since his returnfrom the war has been engaged in thestudy of engineering, has just beentransferred from Los Angeles, Calif.,to Venezuela, South America. Mr.McDonald is a graduate of the Stanford,Jr., University of California.He is now a petroleum engineer in theemploy of the Shell Oil Co.***Several Covenanter ministershave recently supplied material forpublication in magazines of high rating.Rev. J. G. McElhinney suppliedthe Homiletic Review with an articleon Tourist Camp Evangelism. Rev.lege held during the meeting of Synodthe following Covenanter members ofthe Board of Trustees were electedfor the ensuing year: Dr. H. LesterSmith, Dean of Education in the Universityof Indiana; Rev. Delber H. Elliott,D.D., Secretary of the ForwardMovement in our Church; J. M.Blackwood, M.D., New Castle, Pa.;R. M. Young and Rev. R. A. Blair,Parnassus, Pa.; Rev. D. C. Mathews,D.D., New Alexandria, Pa.; Mrs. J.S. Tibby, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Miss MaryMcKnight and J. Walker Wilson,Beaver Falls, Pa.; J. H. McBurney,Canonsburg, Pa.; Joseph M. Steele,Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. T. M. Slater,D.D., Montclair, N. J.***Many members of Synod whoattended the session at Greeley, Colorado,will recall Dr. G. B. White, whoonly one I now recollect who remaineda Covenanter till his death, which tookplace in 1867; his family are now inthe Associate Reformed Church." Dr.White's wife, who died a few yearsago, was Mrs. Carrie Henry White, adaughter of the Hugh Henry referredto in the manuscript quoted.SCHEDULE OF APPOINTMENTSFOR SUPPLIES.W. C. McClurkin—Pittsburgh all year.R. Hargrave—Ohio all year.J. W. Dill—Kansas all year.Isaiah Faris—Kansas all year.J. D. Edgar's Children's Sermon, publishedin the same mafjazine, was R. H. McKelvey—Iowa, June; Ohio,***Mrs. Marie Lytle Stormont, of awarded second prize. Rev. D. Ray July .ind August; Iowa, September.our Princeton, Ind., congregation, has Taggart furnished a sermon that was***A fountain pen was left on thebeen elected to succeed the late Mrs. published in The Expositor for May. R. S. McElhinney—Colorado and PacificCoast all year.registration desk, the last day ofJ. S. Martin on the Board of TrusteesSynod while R. R. tickets were beingof Geneva College, and the Hon. ***At the annual meeting of theG. R. McBurney—Central Canada,purchased. If the owner will notifyGeorge A. Baldwin, until recently the Geneva College Alumni Association,November-March; Kansas,Boyd A. White where to send it hepresiding judge of Beaver county, Pa., June 2nd, the following were electedthe remainder of the year.may have his pen.to flllthe unexpired term of the late officers for the ensuing year: President,Robert Hijward George, son-in-W. S. Fulton—Iowa, October-December;Central Canada, May-John T. Reeves.***We are sorry to note the Homelaw of Dr. W. J. Coleman; First Vice-***Mr. J. J. Thompson, elder fromJuly; Ohio, the remainder ofGoing of Mrs. Jane L. Patterson, inPresident, M. Z. Balph, member of ourour Los Angeles congregation in attendanceat the meeting of Synod,R. W. Piper—Pacific Coast, June-Sep­the year.St. Louis, Mo., on May 27th. Mrs.College Hill congregation; SecondPatterson was a member of the Wilkin.sburgcongregation and the motherdale Kennedy, widow of the late Prof.Vice-President, Mrs. Fannie Cover-spent a few days immediately followingthe adjournment of the same, ereary ; Kansas, February-Aptember;Iowa, October-Janu­of Mrs. R. J. G. McKnight.George Kennedy, D.D., of Geneva;his return home. He also visitedril; Pittsburgh, May.Recording Secretary, Mrs. Chester'^**Geneva College is to be repres-ntedat the National News Bureau's Beaver Falls and Pittsburgh, Pa., andJuly; Central Canada, Au­friends and relatives enroute home atF. F. Reade—New York, June; Iowa,Johnston Lewis, daughter of the lateDr. W. P. Johnston of Geneva; CorrespondingSecretary, Dr. James S.convention of college publicity agents Cambridge, Ohio.gust-October ; Kansas, November-January;lowB, theto be held in Lafayette, Ind., June ***Enroute home from the News Martin: Treasurer, Rev. R. W. Redpath.remainder of the year.16th to 18 inclusive, by Dr. James S. Bureau Convention of College publicityagents at Lafayette, Ind., Dr.J. K. Robb—Pittsburgh, July-August;Martin, jn charge of publicity for***At the annual meeting of theIowa, September-January;Geneva.James S. Martin stopped at WinonaBoard of Corporators of Geneva Col­RemoRobb—Iowa during the Seminaryvacation.R. C. Ward—Canada during the Seminaryvacation.Wylie Dougherty—Kansas during theSeminary vacation.Roy Fullerton—Kansas during theSeminary vacation.Kansas, February-May.David Park—Pittsburgh, July-August;Pacific Coast, September-December; Kansas, January-February;May.Iowa, April-

June 16, 1926A FAMILY PAPERNINETY-SEVENTH SYNOD. REPORT OF SYNOD'S BOARD. Congregations. ary; $75,219.00 for the Budget; $149,-(Continued from naee 51 To the Moderator and Members of the ^ There are 9-7 congregations in the 237 00 for miscellaneous purposes or^oontinued trom page 5) Reformed Presbyterian Synod: home field: Billings, Okla., congrega- total contrbutions of $361,647 00,mpptino- of Svnnd Tn r.n=o ir, tl,p tion was disorganized June 3, 1926. which is $31,333 less than last year.meeting ot bynod. In case, in the j^^^^. Brethren: North Union, Pa., congregation was This is $49.60 per member, as againstprovidence ot God, no memorial ad- ^^ herewith submit our report, reorganized July 25th, 1925. 72 have $53.36 per member of the previousdress be required, the one so ap- with that of your Trea.3urer, for the pastors, 25 without pastors, 31 con- year.pointed shall deliver an address of year ending April 15, 1926. gregations report an accession in all Certified copies of the 1924 SynodithanksgivingThis service is to be We record again the favor and of 359 members, 39 report no acces- cal minutes were depositied m the1, ij J • 4.V. 1 • f- blessing of the Most High during the sions. safety box.held during the early sessions of yg^^j, ^ . ^ ^ Ministers. Respectfully submitted.Synod. The following Bequests were re- There are 123 ministers, 69 are pas- JAMES S. TIBBY, Stated Clerk.Mr. Redpath also read resolutions ceived: David J. Mcllhattan, Phila- tors. 6 stated supplies, 7 in the foreignof thanks to all who had a part in delphia. Pa., A. P. Home Endowment, field, 3 in reform work, 5 at Geneva REPORT OF COORDINATINGentertaining Synod and in arraneine: f?°i!;o'!^a^°',i^'^" Mission Endowment, College, 1 half-time at Geneva College,COMMITTEE.eiiuei laiiiiiig oyiiou anu m ariangmg $1350.00. Mrs. Annie Chase, Soraer- -j ;„ outside rollee-es 2 in the theoloe-i- m, ^ ,• x- ^ -t-t. ufor its meeting in circumstances of set, Canada, Foreign Missions, $24.00. caV^ LmtaVy f'n Sabbat^^^^^^^^ resnectfaZ renort?such comfort. -Anna A. Moret, Sparta, 111., Southern work, 6 in secular callings, 1 Forward t^" rnr^mffw mpt nt thp call ofRev Solnmnn Kiticston -afna r-nllcH Mission, $100.00, Indian Mission, Movement Secretarv 14 retired R ^u 7- L^ommiitee mei; at xne can oiKev. boiomon Kingston was called ojii^n^^' iJ Martha F Hensleityh t t\ i T j * j J'- i-j xt I, the General Secretary of the Forwardupon to speak. He said the audience ^^l'^^ Sun towf F^re'^gJ^msslois', i ^ V g l?Regina''clnlda ' h ''T'^'f ^%^"'*To ?^ 1',£?' '^^'•might see his color come and go. He $574.89 Jewish, $42.13r Southern, k'^heson' jfassef away Secember 29, ""^^^J' ^^^^^^^^n^' ^ ^gl l^ommittoefeared he might say something $82.90, Indian $57.08, and Home Mis- 1925, -at Atlantic City, N. J. Roy A. ^J^^^ membeis of the Committeewrong. After he had waked the con- « ^^f-OO-j^i^^^ Mis?°or^$2f6T5'o' r"'w 'T' ^'r ^^ ""h^m ^"1i^'?^S^' Coiorado-J. B. Gilmore, Robertffreeation up with some characteris- «f ' cT W a r ;'ss'°"' $^.^oZ.5U. c. Ward were licensed May 11, 1926, McBurnev Eldergiegauon up wnn some cnaracteris ^m. S. McAnlis, Geneva congrega- at College Hill church, Wylie M. TPinois O M Rnhhtic stories, he spoke of the encourag- tion, China, $356.57, A. P. Home, Dougherty, May 7th, 1926 at Sterling, w T ! a F Ree^Fldpring features of the work in Selma. $35.66, Indian Mission, $213.95. Miss Kan., and Armour J. McFarland, May k^^^^-.—T^' I McMilian NeilThe white population of the South is ^ary Mann Denison, Kansas Jewish 7th, 1926, at Philadelphia, Pa., Ralph Curry Deacon civilian,1. • •/ \.i.-i J i , ^, , Mission, $200.00, Southern, $200.00, H McKelvev Mav 11 1926 at Belle- At- ir iii -c, o i, 4. t> i.changmg its attitude toward the edu- Indian, $200.00. Mrs. Lizzie Love fonfaine Ohio to^3i each the ^ T^iV'^'V^'.^r V^'f'"' ^t?^^""* ^^'"''"•cation of the negro. Time was when Freeport; Ohio, China Mission Jesus Christ ' ^ ^ "^^^^ ,All, • 1. J 1 i • , itsoi QK ,t!?,,V ,; r^ . , . , , Pacific Coast—Howard H. Boyd,Alabama punished a negro who tried -ioZl.So.William M. Doig was ordained and Elderto read by amputating the right hand 0.7'^^%?'^''f+h^ \°*^i. °* Bequests of installed pastor of the Millers Run, ' Philadelphia-S. E. Greer, Thomasindex finger joint by joint, and if he * After a len

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84sufficiently represented that the CoordinatingCommittee be allowed lochoose such a representative from thatPresbytery as might be available inorder that the number of voting membersbe as near complete as possible.5. The Coordinating Committee regretsthat so many members of theCommittee do not appear until thework is largely done and in _somecases, not at all. We urge that Presbyteriesappoint alternates and seetnat their representatives fill theirappointments.6. That Presbyteries be requestedto elect different delegates to the MissionConference and the CoordinatingCommittee. These two committeesmeet at the same time.7. That the contract with theChristian Nation for the past year berenewed on the same basis for themembership.current year. (The Financial Statementof the Christian Nation will beganization of a presbytery in China.No. 4. A question concerning or­printed in the Minutes.)Authority was once given by SynodREPORT OF THE HOME MISSION8. ThatCONFERENCE.the expenses of the Forwardfor this, and we recommend that suchTheMovementMission Conferencebe proratedof theaccordingRe­Pacififormed Coast Presbyteryaction be renewed, NEAR EAST. also that our missionariesbe encouraged to transferto thePresbyterianappropriationsChurchmademetbyin Hemet—$800 on condition they raise $800 in view of special conditions. Report of the Advisory Conimittee oltheSynod.Walton church, Walton, New Fresno—$300 placed at the disposal of tne Home Mission Board for the their membership to our church inthe Board of Foreign MissionsYork, June 2, 1926, at 9:30 A. M., was cultivation of the field if deemed advisable.China before such organization be effected.For the Near East.called to order and opened with prayerby E. L. McKnight, Chairman of Philadelphia PresbyteryPortland—$1,200 for pastor or $5.00 per Sabbath for supplies.Having fully one half of its missionarywork in the Near East, thethe Home Mission Board. E. L. Mc­ Orlando—$600.Reformed Presbyterian Church hasKnight was elected Chairman, J. C. Pittsburgh PresbyteryMathews, Secretary, and F. L. Stewart,Assistant Secretary.special conditions.Bear Run and Mahoning—$800 on condition they raise $800 in view ofThe opening session of the Conferencewas very discouraging becausesupply or $5.00 per Sabbath tor supplies—in case a Seminary stu­North Union—$800 on condition they raise $600 for pastor or statedso few of the representatives appointedby the Presbyteries were pres­Board.dent De appointed, his compensation be adjusted by Home Missionent to begin their duties.Pittsburgh Recommendations.Syrian congregation—$1,500.3. That Presbyteries be instructedAltogether, provision has been madefor twenty-nine congregations. Two,Billings and Vernon, whose names appearedlast year, did not appear thisyear; while one new name has beenadded, Eskridge, Kansas.In four cases, Washington and Wyman,Iowa, Stafford, Kan., and Fresno,Calif., no requests were receivedbut money was placed in the hands ofthe Home Mission Board to be usedaccording to their discretion.Because of difficulties in the way ofits immediate realization, the MissionConference decided, as a matterof policy, not to enforce rigidly thisyear, as a condition in participatingin Home Mission Funds, the requirementfor a reversionary clause toSynod's Board of Trustees in deedsfor church property of those congregationsapplying for aid, but that thisaction be reaffirmed and insisted uponnext year.APPORTIONMENTS.Central Canada PresbyteryDelburne—$300 on condition they raise $300.00.Lake Reno—$650 on condition they raise $750.00 in money.Regina—$400 on condition they raise $400.00 for supplies.Winnipeg—$1,100 for pastor or stated supply.lowu PresbyteryWashington and Wyman—$500 was placed at the disposal of the HomeMission Board to be used accoraing to its discretion in the Washingtonand Wyman congregations.Kansas PresbyteryEskridge—$300 for pastor.Stafford—$500 placed in the hands of Home Mission Board to be usedin the Stafl:ord congregation if deemed advisable.New York PresbyteryColdenham—$400.Cornwallis—$800.Montclair—$800.White Lake—$600.Ohio PresbyteryBellefontaine—$950 on condition they raise $850.Cedarville—$115 for supplies on condition they raise $115.00.Hetherton—$800 for pastor or stated supply on condition they raise $600or $400 for supplies to be used $10 per Sabbath.Ray—$200 for supplies to be used $10 per Sabbath.Utica—$400 on condition they raise $1,100 in view of special conditions.A recommendation of Synod lastyear called upon Presbyteries to forwardapproved applications for aid to representation of elders. Your Com­ministers were present and a goodHome Mission Secretary one month mittee is of the opinion that Underbefore the meeting of Synod in order the extraordinary circumstances PacificCoast Presbytery was justifiablethat he might submit an itemized estimateof appropriations and a plan in the action taken, inasmuch as theof work to the Mission Conference. main business transacted was toThis was done by only four Presbyteries,Central Canada, Kansas, New and that the Presbytery is not therebychange the time and place of meeting,York and Ohio, and consequently the disorganized.Home Mission Secretary was unable No. 2. A request from our missionariesin the Levant for a revivalto submit any complete estimate orplan. However, the Home Mission of the Syrian Commission. We recommendthat the request be granted Secretary prepared a detailed com­andmittee to pronounce judgment onlyupon the action itself, such action onthe part of a session savors of rejectionof the Presbyterian form ofchurch government, and adoption ofCongregationalism. Whether intentionalor not, it savors of the spiritof defiance of the authority of superiorjudicatories and practically defeatsthe end of discipline, reversingor setting aside the decision of ahigher court, and of the highest courtof this ecclesiastical body. As theauthority of this court is involved,and since the inferior court was incompetent,we recommend that the decisionof said session be declared nulland void. We further recommend thatthis Synod shall appoint a commissioncompetent to act at any timesaid minister desires to return toPaciflc Coast Presbytery for a Declarationof the status of the Presbytery.Your Committee recognizessome irregularities in connection withthe pro re nata meeting at PacificPalisades in August, 1925. Thesewere also recognized by the Presbytery.We understand that most of the1. Rehoboth—$750 That when the on new condition application they raiseto urge$750theirin viewrepresentativesof special conditions.to attendblanks Slippery for aid Rock—$300. are printed they be the Mission Conference when appointed,and that the same represen­amended Union—$1,000. to include the conditions requiredYoungstown—$1,000 by Synod in its action for pastor at the ortativesstated supplyshouldonnotconditionbe appointedthey raiseas1925 meeting. $1,000 Minutes or $5.00 of per Synod Sabbath 1925, fordelegatessupplies.to both Mission Conferencep. Rochester 45, Items Presbytery I. and II.and Coordinating Committee.2. Lochiel—$850 That clerks of with Presbyteries the urgent request be 4.thatPastorstheyofraiseourtheircongregationscontributionsbeinstructed to at $400. the time of sending out urged to preach on the subject ofthe application blanks for aid to urge Home Missions at least once eachas large an attendance as possible at year and present the needs of thecongregational meetings where blanks weak congregations.are COMMITTEE to be fllledout. ON DISCIPLINE. Synod the following questions in disoperatewith the American agenciesDear Fathers and Brethren:—Yourthan ever before. Collections haveCommittee on Discipline would respectfullyreport:Four papers have been placed inour hands. First a request from thecipline: After a case of discipline involvingthe standing of a deposedminister has been issued by Presbyteryand after the same case has beenreferred to Synod and a decision hasbeen reached by a judicial commissionof that body in harmony with thedecision of Presbytery.1st. Can the same case be takenup and decided by a session?Presbyterian form of church government,the session is regarded as aninferior court, and is not competentto adjudicate a case which has originatedin a Presbytery and has been decidedby Synod, and that a statementof standing with charges attacheddoes not alter this fact.2nd. Inasmuch as one of the sessionsunder the care of this Presbyteryhas taken action in restoringmenibership in the Reformed PresbyterianChurch a deposed ministerwhose case was issued by this Presbyteryand by Synod's judical commission,he having been granted at hisown request a letter of standing withcharges attached, Presbytery callsbeen a close and interested observerand friend of the work done by theNear East Relief for the distressedand suft'ering people in that part ofthe world.Aiming to do the necessary woiltat our stations, we have been particularlyglad to note the continuingefforts of the Near East Relief inother parts of those countries on behalfof the orphans, and have withpleasure observed that they are beinggiven educational, vocational and religioustraining during these yearswhile they must be supported fromAmerica. The effect of this work hasbeen to increase the standing of everyAmerican enterprise. The nativechurches also are more ready to co­been taken by our native SabbathSchools and churches and forwardeddirectly to the Near East Relief. Althoughthese collections were small,they indicate a spirit of appreciationand generosity among the native peopleheretofore helped by the NearEast Relief. Our missionaries, asIn the well as the Near East Relief, havekept us informed concerning the work,so that we are glad to recommend itssupport to our people.The working arrangement agreedupon between the Board of ForeignMissions in behalf of the ReformedPresbyterian Church and the NearEast Relief is that the offerings madeby our churches. Sabbath Schools andmembers shall be forwarded directly toMr. Steele, our Treasurer, and by himto the Near East Relief together witha record of the sources of these offerings.Near East Relief on its partagreed to remit so much of these offeringsto Mr. Steele as may be requiredfor relief work at our MissionStations, these sums to be sent for­pilation of facts relating to each aid-thareceiving congregation, covering the ed as convener of the commission Synod's attention to the action of that ward by Mr. Steele to the field.TheRev. A. J. McFarland be appoint­period of the pa.st ten years, and submittedthe same to the Mission Con­on the fieldand such among the misstructionsby Synod.people will be used by the Near Eastwhich shall consist of the ministers session, and asks a ruling, and in­balance of the offerings made by ourference with such comments as were sionaries as have been or may yet be The paper placed in our hands gives Relief for pui-noses indicated and directedEast year. the ing such Near Our We to relief a Relief also Synod East bv hearing a representative the recommend work Relief, and has Board. be usually wisely we granted in recommend that view given done of again the of view a ^ by their Near hear­that thisrecommended:cordingly.mony salaries, conditions warranted have The and with following appropriations but general recommendations were by Synod's these taken special been appropriations scale facts. into made cases, recommendedof considera­made minimumspecial har­are ac­our ordained No. Philadelphia 3. to The the following eldership. Presbytery paper brings from to neither lies ister, within nor the of the name the province session, of the of deposed therefore your com- min­itol

June 16, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11and of our people to one of the newmethods adopted by the Near EastRelief, arranging for individuals tobecome sponsors for individual orphans,paying for their support intraining at $100.00 per annum.That the Board allot at least 50 percent of the collection from the CovenanterChurch to be given to NearEast Relief for its general work.That pastors and sessions be urged toopen our churches to Near East ReliefREPORT appeals, OF and THE that COMMITTEE as far as pos­ONsible. Miss McNeil present the appealFOREIGN MISSIONS.to our churches.5th. That owing to the accute conditionsin China, that a letter overTwo papers Respectfully were submitted, placed in ourhands, viz., FINLEY the Report M. of WILSON, the Foreignthe signature of the Moderator andMission BoardSAMUELand theR.minutesBOGGS,of theClerk conveying the following messageChina Commission. These paperscontain valuableEVANandW. JONES. be sent to our Chinese brethren:encouraging information.They disclose the factWalton, N. Y., U. S. A.June, 1926.that our missions in both the LevantTo our Beloved Brethren in China:and the Far East are passing throughThe entire Covenanter Church intesting times. The ground swell ofAmerica sends greetings to you. Wethe World War is .still being felt tohave learned with great joy from timethe remotest regions of the earth.to time,«during all these years, of yourThe old order is rapidly passing.love for the Lord Jesus Christ, bothRevolutionary changes are takingyour Lord and ours. May you haveplace. How soon settled conditionswill prevail in the regions where ourmissions are located no one can foretell.We have faith to believe, however,that He who rules in the heavensand among the nations of the worldwill continue to revolutionize and reorganizeuntil His kingdom is completelyestablished. His triumph isto be brought about by the obedienceof His people to His command to carrythe Gospel to all nations. The CovenanterChurch is endeavoring tomeet this obligation in the parts ofthe heathen world assigned to it. Webelieve that there is an essential connectionbetween the truths we as achurch are emphasizing and the glorious victory that is one day to be His.saving orphan children and training Occasions of spiritual awakening We very gladly commend to you, Balance from 1925 . $ 1.89them for useful lives, in view of the have been frequent on the mission Mr. E. Raymond Wilson, Ph.D., of Receipts from Dailyhealthful influence of the Near East fields. These have originated both 500 Riverside Drive, New York City, Readers and MemorizingFolders .. 103.06Relief on Missionary work, as well with the missionaries and with the as a very excellent young man. He isas.the wholesome reaction on Americaitself, we recommend that Synod the missionaries for a spiritual awakvotinghimself to the study of inter­Readers 10.61 $115.56native Christians. The concern of an accomplished student. He is de­Receipts from Yearlyof the Reformed Presbyterian Church ening in the home church is a keen national affairs with Japan as hisBalance on hand $ 5.16in North America again give its in­rebukdorsement to the Near East Relief. Conditions on the foreign field The Reformed Presbyterian Churchto us.special fieldof investigation.We recommend:That pastors and Sabbath SchoolThe observance of the Golden Rule prompt us to offer the following for has, through all its hi.story, been ateachers, as well as parents be urgedSabbath is again recommended to our adoption:champion of the equal rights of allto make a special effort to enlist thechurches. Sabbath Schools and other 1st. F^rst of all, we desire to express men irrespective of nationality orchildren of the Church in the use oforganizations. We suggest that Synod to God, our deep gratitude for the color. AA'e have watched with greatthe Bible Readers, as a help to themdirect the Board of Foreign Missions preservation of our missionaries from interest the rapid development ofin becoming regular readers of theto renew its appointment of the ad­alvisory committee to cooperate with dangers on every hand, and for the to occupy a commanding place in theharm in the midst of imminent Japan. We are convinced that she isWord of God.That the reading through of thethe Near East Relief. We recommendthat the offerings of our peo­brethren during these trying times. this and other reasons we are deeplysafety and fidelity of our native world's affairs of the future. Forwhole Bible in a year be urged as ameans of gaining a more comprehensivegrasp of the Word as a wholeple be sent, as heretofore, to Mr. 2nd. We desire to assure the ForeignBoard of our fullest confidence brother, E. Raymond Wilson, to yourinterested in the mission of ourSteele to be administrated in accordancewith the plan stated above. We in their management of the work en­countiy. He is a representative of theand as a means of increasing spirituality.would call the attention of the Synod trusted to th-am, and to express our finest type of scholarly young Americans.He is eminently qualified tointerpret to you by word and personalitythe principles of human .brotherhoodas taught and exemplified inthat they seriously considerJesus Christ. As a body of Christianpeople we emphasize the teachings ofappreciation of their sacrificial labors.3rd. We earnestly urge on ourgifted and qualified young men andwomenthe call to consecrate their service tothe Lord on the Foreign Field.4th. M'e recommend that our missionarysocieties, young people's organizations,juniors, and SabbathSchool classes and other groups makemission study a part cf their activityfor the coming year, selecting suitabletexts from the publications offered bythe various Boards.the Bible as they apply to the life andwelfare of nations.Any courtesy or kindness shown Dr.Wilson will be greatly appreciated bymembers of the Reformed PresbyterianChurch. If he is able to makeany contribution to the solution of ourcommon problems we will feel a personalsatisfaction in it.7th. That Revs. R. C. Adams andJ. C. Mitchel be heard in connectionwith the report.8th. That M. M. Pearce, R. A.That the receipts from the YearlyReaders be used in balancing accountsthis year and that the balancethis year be carried over.Signed by all the members of theCommittee,FINANCIAL STATUS OF GENEVAOWEN COLLEGE. F. THOMPSON,In many BOYD respects A WHITE, the past yearhas been a JOHN banner L. year PATTERSON. for Genevain record breaking attendance; numberof graduates; athletic, literaryand flnancialachievements. It is saidthat "money talks."Within the past year Geneva hasreceived:Campaign Fund collections . . $30,000Special cash contributions forvarious purposes 50,000Estate of the late John T.Blair, T. M. Slater, J. W. F. Carlisle, Reeves 27,000Evan W. Jones and A. J. Harding be For Endowment.elected their own successors on the Dividend paying stocks withForeign REPORT Mission OF Board. COMMITTEE ON market value of $65,0009th. That BIBLE a season READING. of prayer be observedin connection Committee with the on adoption Bible Reading6% interest for the es­Cash and first mortgage bear­Synod'sing of this would report. respectfully report:— tablishment and equipmentAbout Respectfully thirty-five submitted, hundred Daily of the Gailey Foundation ofBible Readers were E. A. ordered CROOKS, this year, Christian Education 60,000a constantly growing experience of somewhat less than E. L. last McKNIGHT,year. Also For the establishment of athis love to you. Your sincerity in two hundred and E. K. forty-five PATTON, Yearly Chair in Commerce & Finseekingto live the kind of a life Christ Readers were ordered, T. J. which JOSEPH. was considerablymore than last year. About For the establishment of High^ ance 50,000desires His people to live, stirs us upto new efforts to be more like him in 150 Bible Memorizing Folders were School Scholarship 10,000our daily life.also ordered. About 45 diplomas were Annuities.We note with great satisfaction granted, a few of which were for the One of $ 5,000that you are assuming so large a part year before.Another of 10,000of the responsibility financially,and in A card was sent to each congregationin the interest of the Readers and $279,000—or more than a quarter ofA grand total of . . $307,000leadership for your own work. Weare glad that two of yourselves have in preparation for the ordering of the a million—of which has been in cashbeen ordained to the Gospel mini.stry, Readers.or its equivalent.that others have been licensed to Four hundred Daily Bible Readers In addition to the above, the completionof the new stadium and thepreach, and that so many of you, both were ordered by the Church in Ireland.This was 100 more than the acquiring of the residence of the latemen and women, are teaching theway of Jesus Christ and seeking to year previous.R. M. Downie, have increased the assetsof the college during the yearbring your neighbors and friends to The Bible Readers are neither Bible,the Lord. We pray and trust that commentary nor concordance. They fully $60,000, making a total additionyou will always remain true to God'sto the financialassets of the institu­This conviction should stimulate us toare more like a Primary Road withbles.'t3d Word and to the great truthsredoubled efforts to occupy to its fulle.stpossibilities the fieldentrusted toa sign board at every crossroads to tion of $339,000.taught out of it by the Covenanter direct you safely into the next mile, Geneva's endowment now closelyChurch.UP.lest you should be tempted to turn approximates in cash or its equivalentWe pray for a blessing on yourThe heroism of our missionaries underthe disturbed conditions that haveaside and forsake the road you had $550,000, with another $100,000 inPITTSBURGH PRESBYTERYcountry. We trust that robbers and chosen. Every day as you look up pledges not yet paid. In other words,NOTES.other wicked men will soon cease toprevailed in their fieldsin recent yearsyour reference for the day and read over and above all her liabilities, shekill and plunder, and that you mayhas equaled that of the bravest soldier.They have passed throughit, you also see the reference there hasTwenty-threean endowment,congregationsmostly inarecash,onsoon be free to go about your daily before you pointing you into tomorrow'sreading and bidding you not for­accreditedthatour roll,meetsonethemorerequirementsthan lastforyear,a fullyduelife without danger.many dangers unharmed. They haveto the reorganizationinstitution ofofhigherthe Northlearning.We believe firmly,that China shouldactually been in the midst of battle,get nor neglect it.Union congregation by a special commissionof Presbytery, July 7, 1925.be free from all unjust restrictionsbut the God of battles has preservedSo, while the Readers are not Eighteen of these congregations haveimposed by foreign powers. God hasthem. Their compounds have beenBIBLE themselves, they have been pastors. Plans are under way togiven China to the Chinese and theysanctuaries of refuge to many nationsthe means of making regular Bible place Licentiate Paul D. McCracken asshould be permitted to control it.in times of danger.reading Christians of many who pastor over the Slippery Rock congre-The Christians in other nations areThe deportment cf our Chinese Covenanterswhen deprived of the pres­otherwise would have soon given upthe best friends of China. The MissionBoards representing all thea purpose to read the Word every dayence and council of the missionariesthrough the year.churches in America have petitionedIS matter of great gratitude to us.Financial:—in charge the sources Thrown a day way of they when entirely that their have gives they own carried on great church.- will their be on promise in the own entire work re­for and Japan Greetings:that edged tions, tian We our ernments China 6th. In hope keep own Jesus brethren, we accordance as and To a and truly submit Government King. you, to other Christ pray deal Great Christian will the Leaders May with our that justly may following:Student labor and prayer. the you, your be Nation, with of Lord other our Thought, to acknowl­Body instruc­China. Chris­bless make gov­and of Printer's Postage & bill other Exp. $ 11.65 98.75 $110.40

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84The Reformed Presbyterian Churchhaving no publishing house of its own advisesits members to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Chureh and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.JPub^cattpn Depaitment:Xoarli ol ([E|)ci)itian (CEtutattan of tt)e©tRsbptnian €|)urt|) in tpt K. ft, a.Witherspoon Bldg or any of itsI'hiladelphiagation July 7, 1926.DepositorieaStill anothercongregation has a stated supply.Four are thus without pastors.William M. Doig was ordained'andinstalled pastor of the Millers Runcongregation by special meeting of thePresbytery June 26, 1925.Very unusual providences have befallensome of our ministers duringthe year. Anthony Khouri has onlybeen able to be on his fieldpart timeand ia at present in a serious conditionas to health. J. B. Willson, ourefficient clerk and pastor of the Wilkinsburgcongregation, was ordered tobed by his physician and has been absentfrom his fieldfor a lnrgc_ partof the past winter. We are rejoicedthat there is every evidence of recovery,but it will be slow at best, hesays, and he greatly covets our continuedprayers. R. A. Blair, pastor ofthe Parnassus congregation, has comeupon total loss of sight so far as medicalskill can see. He has met hismisfortune in his usual good spirit,giving as his message to Synod, "Ican still see Jesus as well as ever."Forty ministers are upon our roll,one more than reported last year.Eighteen of our ministers have settledpastorates, one such serving anothercongregation also as a stated supply.Three are employed in home missionactivities. Two are professors in theSeminary. Five give their full timeto the College, and one of our pastorsalso part time. One is superintendentover the Church's Witness Work.One is engaged in Sabbath Observancework under the Welfare Board of anotherdenomination. One is engagedin teaching in a Christian college. Sixare retired from active work. One isemployed in secular pursuits. Twoare active supplies for congregations.Remo Irwin Robb and WilliamCargill Ward, students of Theologyunder our care for the second year,were licensed to preach the GospelMay 11, 1926. At the same time, uponthe request of Kansas Presbytery,Roy Cathcart Fullerton, a student ofthe second year under the care of saidPresbytery, was heard in his trialsstands at 451, whereas last year it was304. The gain of 144 is partly due toa more accurate enrollment on the partof our Sessions as to this constituencyare: "Our Educational System," "SabbathLaws in the United States,"class. Twenty-one of our twentythreecongregations maintain at least pains"Collapse of Christless Civilization."Just as absurd to mourn the fate orone Sabbath School. Fifteen report The great directing Mind of All or­Amondains. editor-in-chief of The Christianother activities Dr. Wylie isenrollments above their membershipenrollment. The total enrollment is All are but part of one stupendous Statesman.—General Assembly Daily2,343, which is a decrease of 62 from whole,News, May 28, 1926.WINONA SONGS.*last year. Five congregations have Whose body Nature is, and God theschools of two hundred or more.soul."Why not learn these songs to singThe total giving of Presbytery was—Pope's "Essay on Man.''on the way to Winona?.'5117,785,00. Last year it was $129,-I.819.00. This year is larger than any(Tune: "Jingle Bells.")MORNING SUN, IOWA.year save last. The Treasurers of the1. In a Ford or motor car;congregations report a total of $25,-Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cubit, of Ft.131.00 for the schemes of the church,Morgan, Cclo., Rev. and Mrs. D. H.Elliott, of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. D.which is $1,033.00 more than last year.The average per member giving is$70.00, five'below that of last year.To serve mere engines to the rulingmind?Just as absurd for any part to claimTo be another in this general frame:C. Elliott, of Superior, Neb., were hereto attend the funeral of Mrs. W. J.Millers Run set a new record of $223Cubit in April.per member. College Hill was secondRev. H. G. Patterson and elder E.with $115. Parnassus was the onlyA. Baird attended Synod at Walton,N. Y. Mrs. Patterson went asother over a hundred dollars with $113per member. It is noteworthy thatfar as Pittsburgh and will visit herthe amount of per member giving followsvery closely the way congrega­mother at Ambridge, Pa., and will returnhome with Milton and Alice Pattions percentage rating as to tithers.terson who have been attending GenevaCollege.Our Young People's Work went forwardwith equal if not with greaterMiss Ro'oert Edgar graduated fromsuccess during the year. Fifteen congregationshave organizations with anthe High School at Wapalo, Iowa, andMiss Helen Todd graduated from theenrollment of 497, a decrease of tenState Teachers' College at Cedarand was by Pittsburgh Send 5c. PresbyteryPostagealso licensed to preach. for Presbyteryin the "Summer hearing of the excellent workand the Homes" splendid and frank answers inthe prescribed examinations Contains of 96 theseyoung men had a most pages memorable of beautiful afternoon'ssession at pictures its last 3nd_ meeting. descriptionsthis may of ideal oft bethe Home, of the group in which theAVe pray God thatLord has placed us to work. EachPresbytery's chief vacation business. spots in Fourone is essential to the whole, and eachlicentiates are now under the mountains our care. of has his particular task tp perform.The baptized but Sullivan, not member Ulster, roll"W^hat if the foot, ordained the dustOrange and DelawareCounties,to tread.Or hand, to toil, aspired to be theNew York. Gives the addresses, rates,head?conveniences of many hotels, boardingWhat if the head, the eye, or ear declinedhouses and farm houses. ReformedPresbyterian (Covenanter) Churchesat White Lake, Walton and Delhi.Send 5c postage toG. L. ROBINSONGeneral Passenger Agent, Dept. L.N. Grand Y. Central Ontario Terminal, & Western N. Ry. Y. C.he was Moderator of the ReformedPresbyterian Synod.Some of the books he has writtenYou hurry past the towns so fastYcu can't tell where you are.You see a city large,A village near a stream;You cannot see the wheat or corn,Things can't be what they seem.Chorus—Honk that horn! Honk that horn!A lake swings into view;The tourists step, Winona cheers,The greeting's all for you.Honk that horn! Honk that horn!Respond with cheers anew;What fun to go to the ConferenceAnd stay a week or two.2. There are folks from Iowa,From Kansas boys galore,From New York, "Oh, the prettygirls,"from last year. The Rose Point Conferenceand Camp was by all attestedFalls, Iowa.The W. C. T. U. had a special programon Mother's Day, meeting at the You see so many friends.From Pittsburgh hundreds more.the best yet. The young people areplanning on the largest delegation tohome of Dr. Graham.COVENANTERS' REPRESENTA­ You want to change your life;the Winona National Conference. ToMr. and Mrs. John Cavin will soonTIVE ON SESQUI-CENTEN­ You even may persuade "Her" herethis end a rally was held this lastmove nearer the church to the homeNIAL PROGRAM.She ought to be your wife.winter in Pittsburgh where over threethey recently purcliased.II.The Reformed Presbyterian Churchhundred were present. Not a little of(Tune: "John Brown's Body.")(Covenanters) was officially representedat the Sesqui-Centennial ob­the enthu.siam and success of ourWe're boosting for Winona and we'llYoung People's Work is due to ourput it over big.servance of American IndependenceSuperintendent of Young People'sWe've saved up all our pennies in ourof the Presbyterian General AssemblyWork, E. L. McKnight.little China pig.in the Lyric Theatre Tuesday afternoon,June 1, by Rev. Richard Camer­At the request of the Young People'sPRAYER organization MEETING Presbytery TOPIC.We go on a train, in bus cr Ford, orwasany ,kind of rig.asked (Continued to forward from to Synod, page which 7) on Wylie, D.D., LL.D., of Pittsburgh,weTo Winona, U. S. A.now By and do, the by one considerationc-f voice spoke to the him possibilityname. of Looking having up, the who Young should he People see, on "The Reformed Presbyterianby Pennsylvania. He made an addressChorus—Yes, we're going to Winona,gain but one each of year his the deacons, signatures gazing of complacentlyand out of friends the window of their I And respec­on Nation."Church (Covenanters) and thetheYes, we're going to Winona,members Yes, we're going to Winona,tive going congregations to the door of the to a carriage, petition what Dr. Wylie was graduated from MuskingumCollege, New Concord, Ohio,forWinona, U. S. A.the was Christian his astonishment Amendment to and behold to the presentwhole same congregation each year sitting to the proper quietly au­in­in 1870, and from the Reformed Pres­We'll all be there in AugustAt the gi-oat C. Y. P. U.thorities. side! And the tired man who relates byterian Theological Seminary at Allegheny,Pennsylvania, in 1875. HeSome from White Lake, Rose Point,the story asks plaintively enough atKan.sas, and from California, too.the close of it, 'Do you suppose this was ordained into the ministry of the * Contributed by the Song Committeeof the Pittsburgh Presbytery C. Y.Learning more to keep us loyal to ourwas all a dream?'" Are we cooperatingwith our pastor and the rest same year.P. U.Reformed Presbyterian Church thatdear old Banner Blue,At Winona, U. S. A.of the congregation in the work of the He is now professor of systematicchurch or are we letting them drag us theology and lecturer on moral theoryalong, or worse still, are we dragging of the state, at the Reformed PresbyterianTheological A restful Seminary. night In 1891 o n L a k e Eriethe other way?To co-operate effectively one mustrlose sight of their own individual interestsas far as possible. God hasplaced us here as each one part of awhole. As the hand is a part of thebody, or the eye or the foot. So weare each one a part of the Church, ofon one of the Great Ships of the C B B Line makes a pleasantbreak in your journey. A good bed in a clean, cool stateroom,a long, sound sleep and an appetizing breakfast in the morning.Steamers "SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF ERIE"-"CITY OF BUFFALO"DaUy May 1st to November 15thLeave Buffalo- 9:00 P. M. f Eastern 1 Leave Cleveland-9:00 P. M.Amve Cleveland '7:00 A. M \ Standard Time / Arrive Buffalo- '7:00 A. M.•Steamer "CITY OF BUFFALO" arrives 7:30 A. 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SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOR JULY IL PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JULY 7.VOL. 84. NO. 218L4 3 R D Y E A RJUI S 2.3, 1926.I-FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER ,3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June, 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Chri tian Nation April 1st, 1909.Christian Nation became an international weekly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post office atPresbyterian Church. $2.50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SSUPREME KINGDOM.A N ORGANIZATION designed to fightevolution, atheism, modernism andcommunism has come into being under thetitle "The Supreme Kingdom." It is officeredby men who were formerly connectedwith the Ku Klux Klan. Men whohave demonstrated their ability as organizersin other lines are actively spreadingthe organizations of the new society. Inferiorkingdoms, as the local central organizationsare to be called, are being organizedin some twenty States. The publicitywork of the organization will includelectures, newspaper articles, radio talks,with special stress given to efforts to coverthe country by radio. Some half dozenradio stations are projected. Large sumsof money are now available, and largersums are desired. To carry on for thenext eighteen months as the plans arenow arranged will require $5,000,000.CHECK C^: DISEASE.One result of the recent meeting of theWorld Health Congress in Paris will bethe inauguration of a more effective checkon disease than has ever before been attempted.Fifty-seven nations, includingthe United States, become parties to thisnew health convention. A checkup willbe kept of all outbreaks of disease thatthreaten to spread from nation to nation.Regular and scientific examinations ofships and travellers will form part of theplan. Immediately upon the outbreak ofdisease liable to spread to other nations,the government of the country concernedis to wire news of the outbreak to Paris,whence the news will be transmitted to allcountries concerned. One of the particularmatters to be taken, up immediatelyis a ^war upon rats. The shipping of allnations is to be examined and treated ac-BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD, D. D.cording to the best methods known to ex­tiallterminate these disease carriers. In ad­purified and sold for beverage purditionto this, the delegates pledged theircountries to an immediate campaignagainst rats. All the plans devised andadopted were not approved without considerablediscussion. But the plans finallyadopted have the support of all thenations that are parties to the convention.THE JEW A MIRACLE.Sir Leon Levison, President of the InternationalChristian Hebrew Alliance,speaking recently in Toronto, declared theJew to be "the greatest miracle of theworld." God is preserving the Jew to usehim as a missionary to the churches, isSir Leon's thought. He believes the ChristianJew will be the great unifying influencethat will reinterpret Christianityand bring about unity among the Protestantchurches of the world. As to thenumber of converted Jews in the world today,the speaker said: "In Hungary fortythousand Jews have already acceptedChristianity, in Poland thirty-five thousand,in Austria fifteen thousand, while inNorway, Denmark and Sweden eighty percent of the Jewish population now worshipin Christian churches."BOOTLEGGING IN GERMANY.On May 18th, nearly 6,000 cases, involvingmore than 8,000 persons, wereawaiting trial in Germany on the chargeof illegally obtaining denatured alcoholfrom the government warehouses. It isstated that the greater part of the 16,000,-000 gallons withdrawn from the warehousesthis past year was obtained onfraudulent certificates. The certificatesdeclared the alcohol was for industrialuses. When obtained, the alcohol was par-poses. Blindness and serious sickness followedits use.We are informed that the bootleggingand other forms" of crime that are keepingour court dockets over-full is the resultof Prohibition. There is no Prohibitionin Germany and other European countriesto explain the prevalence of crime,especially of crimes connected with theoperations of the bootlegger, yet the"crime wave" is more serious there thanhere. Our friends who are so consumedwith thirst will need to tamper yet morewith the public press before they persuadethoughtful, reading men that Prohibitionis responsible for undesirable conditions.The only legitimate complaint against theoperation of Prohibition heard to date isthat of the householder who complainedthat the Eighteenth Amendment hadrobbed his wife of her washwoman. Thegood lady no longer found it necessary totake in washing to support a drunken husband.METHODIST UNION DEFERRED.The General Conference of the MethodistEpiscopal Church South voted to deferunion with the Northern MethodistChurch. A committee was appointed toreport on the matter four years hence.The Conference likewise voted not to increasethe number of Bishops serving thedenomination. The actions of any churchcourt are apt to be the result of a complexof forces. It is said, however, that a verypowerful agent in leading to the decisionstaken at Memphis was a desire on the partof the lay members of the Conference especiallyto hold the church true to the fundamentalsof Christianity. The large majoritiesby which the action was taken isinterpreted as a rebuke to Modernism.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84E x p e n s e s a t W i n o n aMany inquiries are being made as to the cost of attending the Young People's National Conference. Some thinkthe expense will make their attendance prohibitive. But what we state below may surprise you.Cost of TravelPractically all who go will travel by auto. With the car provided, fivepersons can easily travel 1,000 miles on$17.00 worth of gas and oil, or $3.40 each. To this must be added the "eats" by the way, which would add 3or 4 dollars more. In nearly every congregation there is some one who will furnish the car if the others willfurnish the gas and oil. Will you volunteer your car?If you have no car available you can rent one from the "Drive it yourself" companies and you pay accordingto the mileage.Or any motor bus company will take a load for much less than the fare on the railroad. Anyone should be ableto get to Winona for less than $10.00 for every thousand miles of travel.Cost of EntertainmentCampPrivilegesGood camp grounds are available for any who wish to use them. These will cost only $1.25 a family or groupfor the entire time, if there are 12 or 15 groups. This provides police protection and sanitary regulations. Afamily could occupy a tent, or groups of boys could tent together at almost no expense at all except the costof provisions.Private RoomsRooms are very reasonable indeed. A good room with a double bed can be had for $1.00 a day, or 50c each,where two occupy it together. A room with two double beds can be gotten for $1.50 a day, or 38 cents eachfor four. These are nice rooms, too. These should be engaged in advance. Watch this paper for a list of availableplaces and make your own reservations.Eating PlacesYou can eat as cheaply at Winona as you can at home. There are two good cafeterias where you can order asmuch or as little as you choose. Good board can be had for $5.00 for 21 meals, which is less than 24 cents ameal. If you want to pay by the meal you can get good eating at some places for 30 cents a meal.Kitchenette ApartmentsThose who write in time may secure furnished apartments where they can do their own cooking.further information and write directly to the places mentioned at Winona Lake, Indiana.Watch forHotel AccommodationsThe Westminster Hotel will give the highest class, up-to-date service. Other hotels are: The Heights Garfield,and The Inn. The Inn Hotel has 250 rooms. They offer our Conference a rate of $15.00 for ten days boardand room with two in a room. Children can occupy the same room at no extra charge, if they provide theirown cots. Rooms with running water will be 25c per day extra.Board without room will be furnished at The Inn for $7.00 a week, or a 21 meal ticket for $8.00. The meal timecan be made a fine season of fellowship if a large number could here eat together.No one needs to spend more than $15.00 for accommodations during the entire Conference.Registration FeeThe registration fee will be $1.00 each for adults and 50 cents each for Juniors between the ages of 6 and 12A great treat is in store for the children. Bring them along.Best of AllThe possibilities of the Winona Conference cannot be calculated in money. We hope to get there what moneycannot buy. This is an event in a lifetime for Covenanters. Do not pass it by.DELBER H. ELLIOTT,Y. P. Secretary.

June 2.3, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lTHE COST OF DISOBEDIENCE.In the darkness of a Judean night a manftnod on the slope of Mount Gilboa. Inhis hand ^vas a long spear on wliich hel(';uif'd wearily and by his stature therewas but one man in all Israel whom hecould be—but one man in all Israel. Itwas the king. Far out into the night hevias looking with unseeing eyes, for in thedarkness of that night he was living over. a tragic life. He was recalling that dayso long ago when Samuel dropped theanointing oil upon his brov,-. And Samuelloved him then. Yes ! and the people lovedhim, too. He could remember that nightmarch across the Jordan when they hadfollowed him to victory and had returnedshouting his name. He could recall whenDavid came to soothe him with the songsthat were now sung by all Israel. AndDavid had been loyal to him. In spite ofthe hunt he had made for David's life,David had been loyal. The king knew itnow. He should have known it then.Then came that war with Amalek inwhich he disobeyed the strict orders of thecampaign. It was not the firstdisobedienceand Samuel had warned him of itscost. But in his foolish pride he had goneon and God had turned against him. Mostof the people had turned against him.. Hewould have welcomed the face of David,but David was gone.In the early night, filledwith dread ofthe morrow, he had slipped through thedarkness to meet the witch. He could nottalk to God. If only Saniuel were here.But Samuel was dead. Could the witchcall up the dead? He had no other hopeto know the future and in the darkness ofthe witch's cave he had heard his doom.What might have been if he had heededSamuel and God! Now God had spoken.At his feet Jonathan was stirring uneasilyin his sleep. And Jonathan hadbeen loyal, too. Though he knew thatDavid was to have the throne he had followedhis father to this night—this lastnight. Saul's disobedience had lost himthe loyalty of his people, had lost him thefavor of God, had cost him these boys thatin a few hours would die by his side. Fora few minutes his gray head dropped uponhis hand and .even as he waited his soldierear caught a faint stir in the Philistinecamp. The time had come and he had butone thing left to lose, so turning he calledhis men to arms.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HOMEMISSIONS.The Committee on Home Missions wouldrespectfully report:Two papers have been referred to us,the Report of the Board of Home Missionsand the Report of the Jewish MissionBoard.We join with the Board of Home Missionsin sorrow for the death of Dr. T. H.Acheson, who is truthfully spoken of asone whose "personality was pleasing, hispresence attractive, and his counsel wise."We likewise rejoice with the Board in thepresent hopeful improvement in health ofRev. J. B. Willson, another member of theBoard, who has been seriously ill.The most significant ixirtion of the report,considering the vital character of thematters dealt with and the difficulty ofremedying the conditions calling forremedy, is the portion in regard to the departmentof Domestic Missions, that is,the aid-receiving congregations of ourChurch. The reports portray this portionof our Church in the following statements:"Some congregations have had littlepreaching through the year. Scant attentionhas been paid to the ordinances inothers. But for the most part the weakcongregations have taken what preachingthey could secure and have kept up theprayer meeting, the Sabbath School,young people's meetings, etc., so that theworship and witness have been maintained.This picture furnishes food forthought and a change to wise and faithfulaction in aid of these congregations forit is to be remembered that aid receivingcongregations number upwards of thirty,more than one-fourth of the whole numberof congregations in the Church. How difficultit is to provide preaching for thevacant congregations is indicated, amongother things, by the fact that the Board'sreport, while stating that "under the presentplan,'we do not seem to be reachingthe highest degrees of efficiency in servingour needy congregations," confers afeeling of difficulty as to what might besuggested as a better plan. Whatever maybe done by our weak congregations andthe rest of the Church in aiding them, onething should not be allowed, which is tobecome discouraged. We read of Gideon'sthree hundred that at one time thoughweak, "they were still pursuing." We whoare the followers of Gideon's Lord, who,we are assured "shall not fail nor be discouragedtill he have set judgment in theearth," should not be discouraged. Congregationswhich though small as to numbersare made up of persons who believethe truth in these days when so many arecoming to -disbelief, are performing a mostvaluable and timely service standing forthe truth.We note with deep gratitude the heartyreception by the faculty and students ofKnox Academy to the evangelistic meetingsduring the past year conducted byDr. Elliott, and the rich fruits of thesemeetings in the lives of the students, inSelma congregation and the community;also the daily Christian instructionwith its constant fruits. The workof our Southern Mission, as described inthe Board's Report, is a striking exampleof well rounded out education—literary,industrial and spiritual.The Indian Mission, we afe glad to note,gives evidence that the remarkable spiritualquickening reported a year ago. wasnot merely temporary, but under the blessingsof God on the consecrated leadershipof the missionary in charge, there are stillmany instances of earnest Christian livingand service. At the same time, becausethe Indians are faced with manytemptations, and because some have fallenbefore these, the Board fittingly makesthe appeal that "Earnest and unceasingintercession should arise to God in behalfof the workers and those amongthey labor."whomThe Jewish Mission during the past yearsuffered a great loss when Miss Emma Mc­Farland, who had given nine years offaithful service, was obliged to resign onaccount of illness. The Mission has beensignally favored, we believe, in securingto take Miss McFarland's place. Miss ElizabethForsythe, sister of Miss Annie Forsythe.It should be particularly notedthat the missionaries in charge have faithfulhelpers from the three Philadelphiacongregations and express deep appreciationof these helpers in explaining the successof the mission. While the activitiesof the mission are richly varied, so muchso that we have not the space to recall thedifferent features of the work, thus meetingthe needs of different classes and ages,the fundamental aim is to give the word ofGod to the people in their own languageand to help them see what Jesus warnedthe Jews in His day they were failing tosee, that the one of whom the Scripturestestify is Jesus. What our missionariesare doing is sowing in a most definite andefficient manner the seed of Divine truthwhich God has promised will" not returnvoid. This is a special reason and a sufficientreason why our Church should withunceasing and increasing zeal support ourJewish Mission.We recommend:1st. That Synod call particular attentionto, and emphasize the action of themission conference of a year ago whichreads, "That the Presbyteries urge selfsupporting congregations to loan their pastors,with salary paid, for a month moreor less each year to some weak congregationwithout a pastor."2nd. That in accordance with the recommendationof the Board of Home Missions,at the close of the discussion of thisreport, Synod engage for a short period

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84in special prayer for the work in our variousHome Mission fields and for thelaborers in these fields.3rd. That in accordance with the recommendationof Home Missions, S. G. Conner,J. C. Slater and J. B. Willson, whose termsexpired last year and who should havebeen reelected be regarded as elected lastyear with terms expiring at the same timeas if they had been elected, and that WilliamDoig be elected to succeed T. H. Acheson,and that instead of R. J. G. McKnight,whose term expired last year, and whowishes to be relieved from membership onthe Board, A. J. Khouri be chosen; alsothat William Blair be made a member ofthe Board.4th. That W. J. Coleman, R. C. Wyhe,R. C. Reed and A. C. Coulter, whose termshave expired, be chosen their own successors.5th. That in response to the request ofthe Jewish Mission Board for someone tobe appointed to fillthe vacancy on theBoard caused by the resignation of R. J.Crawford, Elsworth Jackson be chosen;that F. M. Wilson, Dr. Susan Wiggins andR. W. Duncan whose terms expired be reelected;and that in accordance with therecommendation of the Board, the followingadditional names be added: Mrs. J. C.Graham, John Crozier, Miss Sarah Archerand John Calderwood.Gth. That according to the recommendationof the Board of Home Missions,J. C. McFeeters and R. J. Mclsaac be heardin behalf of the Southern Mission, J. R. W.Stevenson and Paul D. White in behalf ofthe Indian Mission, and R. C. Reed andW. J. Coleman in behalf of Domestic Missions; and, in accordance with the appointmentof the Jewish Mission Board, F. L.Sewart in behalf of the Jewish Mission.RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.Your Committee on Religious Educationin connection with the Public Schoolswould respectfully report:The need of religious education is beingemphasized as never before. Elements ofour population that but a short time agowere opposed to such activities are now manyamong its vigorous exponents. The pressingproblem of moral discipline in Juniorand Senior High Schools, the rapid decreasein the average age of those sent topenitentiaries and kindred institutions,the recognition that materialistic evolutionwith its degenerating ethics is infectingthe life of the whole nation, have persuadedthoughtful men that we must goback to the Lord Jesus Christ and Hisneglected Word in our popular education.The method of such moral and religiouseducation is the problem. The reading ofthe Bible in the Public Schools is allowedin some States, permitted but not requiredin others, and even when required is inadequateas suitable religious education.More and more official support is beinggiven to week day education provided bythe churches and carried on during theregular school period. Over 1,000 Americancommunities have now such organizationsand are producing such notable resultsthat the new movement is attainingnational proportions.The character of the week day religiousschool varies greatly. They generallyhave one or two hours teaching each weekfor each group "of students. ' They areusually held in the school buildings insmaller towns, and in the larger in thechurches. In some cities, as Gary, Ind.,and Dayton, Ohio, in both. Sometimeseach church has its own teacher, sometimesthe evangelical Protestants unite insecuring learned and paid teachers. Thelatter methods have been followed quitesuccessfully in New Brighton, Pa. Insome communities school credit is givenfor passing work in the Bible field. Attendanceof the children is generally optionalwith the parents, but if the childrendo not attend the Bible School they areoften required to spend the period in theregular school work. The textbook questionis settled by each church or group ofchurches according to their own preferences.However, when school credit isgiven, the course of study must be approvedby the school superintendent. TheNational Educational Association has interesteditself in the new field. The StateSuperintendent of Indiana, after a periodof conferences of the public school menand the leader of the week day religiouseducation, secured in 1925 a bill legalizingthe release of pupils during schooltime for religious instruction. •The week day study of the Bible in thesespecial classes might be supposed to defeatthe interest in the reading of theBible in the schools. The reverse has beentrue. Good teachers in the regular schoolcourses tend to correlate the material theypresent with the Bible teaching.The criticism of this movement by RabbiM. Cohen from whose careful study of itof the facts here presented aregleaned, is perhaps correct when he says,"The tendency is to surrender to thechurch all prerogatives in our educatingthe child in proper ethical teachings. Fromthe standpoint of a modern educationaltheory, it is an infringement upon thedemocratic conception of the duty of theState to its citizens." A Christian Statewould itself teach morals. However, thescholarly Rabbi would probably opposeChristian standards and the organizationdescribed is the best that can be securedin present day America.We would recommend:1st. That the Covenanter Church in itslocal congregations lend its aid to weekday religious instruction as the best immediatelyavailable in many communitiesfor giving the youth of America adequateBible instruction.2nd. That pastors and sessions considercarefully the texts used and the problemof maintaining among our children ourstandards of purity of worshjp.3rd. That Covenanter young people considerthis as a possible field, and seek inGeneva College and elsewhere adequatepreparation for handling it effectively.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SUPPLE­MENTAL STUDIES FOR USE INOUR SABBATH SCHOOLS.Your Committee appointed to preparea Course of Supplemental lessons for usein our Sabbath Schools feels deeply theimportance of the undertaking proposed.In reality, we are considering the inaugurationof a new movement. If we goforward in this, we will be entering upona new era in our Sabbath School work. Adefinitely prescibed course of study, involvingas it does the grading of our SabbathSchools and the promotion of pupilsfrom class to class until they have completedsuch a course, would not be a newprogram for some Sabbath Schools, butfor the great majority of those in our congregations,it would be new. Hitherto,Synod has not felt the need of any suchradical advance, but certain elements inour life today indicate the need of ouradopting some new methods, and the wisdomof the plan proposed.First, the conspicuous failure of manyother methods of instruction now in useemphasizes the unchanging value above allothers of the Catechetical Method, and thevital importance of children committingto memory when best able to, those greatcharacter building truths expressed in thevery language of the Bible; and as wellin the versions of the Psalms which wesing in worship, and in the catechisms ofthe Church.Second, there is an ever increasing tendencyin some homes to delegate this formof instruction to the Sabbath School. Formerlythe Sabbath evening was more generallykept as a home night, and family instructionmore faithfully given than now.Also in Sabbath Schools doing missionarywork are sure to be children from homesincapable of providing such care. If,therefore, the present generation is to betaught in the things of God, the SabbathSchool must more and more increase itsefficiency in the work of indoctrination.Third, the International Lessons, withall their acknowledged excellencies, seemnot to have been arranged with referenceto this ideal; neither do any of the gradedsystems so far published lend themselvessatisfactorily to this special use. This lackhas lead some of our pastors and most

June 23, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERearnest Sabbath School workers to preparetheir own supplemental courses, some ofwhich are now being used with encouragingresults. With all such your Committeehas sought to be in touch, and to themwe are indebted for invaluable help.Fourth, our Sabbath Schools everywherehave need of radical improvement bothin respect to organization, administrationand the standard of work expectedand done. For many years the educationalsystem of our country has been passingthrough great processes of developmentwith which our Sabbath Schools have by nomeans kept pace. The laws of mental developmentare universal, and certain principlesof Pedagogy are the same whereverapplied. Our teaching of Bible knowledgecan never be with the highest efficiencyuntil in our Sabbath School work we usethe organization, adopt the methods, availourselves of the principles and obey thelaws which God has Himself ordained ineducational work.Fifth, although the proposed course ofstudy is supplemental to other work, yetmust necessarily be the standard accordingto which our Sabbath Schools will begraded, corresponding in this respect to acurriculum in other schools; as the preparationof such, a course cannot be madehastily, nor its acceptance to be expectedwithout a period of trial and experimentin which opportunity has been given forhelpful criticisms and suggestions; andas this matter involves, as we have beforesuggested, an entirely new ideal as to theorganization of our Sabbath Schools andthe introduction of a new era in this departmentof our work, your Committeerecommends:1. That the tentative course herewithsubmitted, intended to cover the Beginners'Department, Primary Department,Junior Department, Intermediate Departmentand Senior Department, be commendedto pastors and Sabbath Schoolworkers throughout our Church for examinationand trial, with a view to ascertainingits value and what may be bestsuited to our needs; and that 2,500 copiesbe provided for distribution among ourcongregations.2. That Synod's Standing Committee onSabbath Schools be discontinued, and thatinstead thereof we appoint a PermanentCommittee on Sabbath School Work whoshall lead in this new undertaking, seekto promote interest in this proportionateto its importance, and report concerningthis annually.3. That the membership of this Committeeshall consist of J. G. McElhinney,J. B. Gilmour, Charles Carson and H. B.McMillan, together with three other SabbathSchool workers chosen by them, whoshall have charge of the publication and(Continued on page 11)THE SINS OF GOD'S PEOPLE AREMADE BLESSINGS TO THEM.By Dr. J. M. Foster.(Continued)3. Their sin makes their zeal and hatredagainst it the more intense. The ravenouswild beast is permitted to live in a cage,because there restrained from doing harm;but when it breaks out, rather than sufferit to run at large and prey upon the community,it is slain. When sin breaks outof the believer's heart in evil action it isslain at once. "If ye through the Spiritdo mortify the deeds of the body, ye shalllive." The believer "brings these his enemiesbefore him" and slays them outright.These priests of Baal must be cut off—not one suffered to escape. Hezekiah wasever humble after discovering "the prideof his heart" in showing his treasures tothe messengers of the king of Babylon.That sin was never allowed to show itshead. And as he went through his kingdomcutting down the groves and breakingin pieces the graven images, so hewent through all the chambers of hisheart, crushing the head of every viperand slaying every lust. He warmed theserpent of sin to life in his bosom and itstruck its fangs into his heart. Now nothingwill satisfy him but its destruction."Crucify the flesh with its affections andlusts."4. Their sin is made the means of promotingtheir sanctification. As sin discoveredthe perfections of God, so it bringsout the graces of the believer. There couldnot be such love to God were it not forhatred of sin, nor humility if we had notbeen cast down by it, nor patience if wehad not been brought under the rod forit. Sin makes us more sensibly to realizeour dependence upon God's grace. Petercould walk upon the water while he kepthis eyes upon Christ. But when he lookedat the raging waves and listened to thewinds he was afraid and began to sink.Then, looking to Jesus, he cried, "Lord,save me!" And when Jesus "stretchedforth His hand and caught him and saidunto him, 0 thou of Httle faith, whereforedidst thou doubt?" he reahzed, as neverbefore, his dependence upon Him. SometimesGod allows the believer to leave Himfor a while and be joined unto the world;but by-and-by its pleasures, honors andwealth all fail to satisfy. Then he returns,saying, like the faithless wife, "Iwill go and return to my first husband,for then was it better with me than now."Paul's "thorn in the flesh" was a constantreminder of God's promise, "My grace shallbe sufficient for thee." The believer's sinmakes him prize more highly the blood ofChrist, by which he is cleansed. In hisconversion the believer realizes that he issaved by "the precious blood of Christ, asof a lamb without blemish and withoutspot," "the blood of Jesus Christ, God'sson," "the blood of sprinkling that speakethbetter things than that of Abel." Butthese impressions pass away. And wereit not that our besetting sins drive us toour Advocate every day, we would sooncease to appreciate the worth and efficacyof His blood. "If any man sin, we havean Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christthe righteous, and He is the propitiationfor our sins." The believer's sin makeshim more zealous for God's glory. Itdrives him to God and it is a spur in hisservice for God. Paul persecuted thechurch. He never could forget that. Andit goaded him on to the greatest activity."Necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe isunto me if I preach not the Gospel." Asfar as he had gone back in sin, so much thefarther he leaped forward in holiness. Ashis enmity abounded in his natural state,so his love super-abounded in his gracious.Sin is the whetstone with which Godsharpens the renewed spirit. Sin is thesand with which he polishes the renewedsoul. Sin is the dung about the roots ofthe plant of grace, making it grow moreluxuriantly. Sin is the frost and snowwhich pulverize the soil of the renewedheart and prepare it for enjoying and improvingthe heat of the Sun of Righteousness.Steven Sharnock, in his work on"The Existence and Attributes of God,"a work which has no equal in that field,and which is too little read in this day,in the discourse on "The Wisdom of God,"where the thought of this article originated,says: "How doth faith, that sunkunder the waves, lift up its head again,and carry the soul out with a greater liveliness!What ardors of love, what floodsof repenting tears, what severity of revenge,what horrors at the remembranceof the sin, what tremblings at the appearanceof a second temptation! so that graceseems to be awakened to a new and morevigorous life" (2 Cor. 7:11). Thanks beunto God that even our sins are made towork together for our good.1. This gives comfort to the humbled,penitent believer. Not comfort in sinning.There is no encouragement here to go onin sin. "Shall we sin, then, that gracemay abound ? God forbid;" But comfortin view of his sins which he wishes hadnever been committed, which he mournsover and abhors. God makes them blessings.2. It is a test of our gracious state. Ifour sins increase our hatred of them,deepen and intensify our love for Christ,strengthen our faith and brighten ourhopes, then we are in Christ, with Christ,like Christ, and Christ is in us the hopeof glory.Boston, Mass.

In the Sabbath SchoolBY REV. A. A. WYLIE.Lesson for July 11, 1926.CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATIONOF MOSES.Exodus 2:1-10, and Acts 7:22.How often have you read the storyof the birth and rescue and educationof Moses?read it again. This time try to getdown beneath the mere facts to God'spurpose and to His .step.s in carryingout that purpn.se. What was the purposeof God? You say the jiurposerevealed in the record was to provideand train a leader to lead Israel outof Egypt. What means did He usein carrying out His purpose? Letthat be tiie thought with which wecarry out cur study of this lessontoday.Looking at the preparation of Mosesin the broad sense, you will see fromyour study that there are three deflniteperiods of education. First, underhis parents; second, in Pharaoh'scourt; and third, in the wilderness.Each one of these periods had a veryimportant part in the training ofMoses.Then let us turn our attention tothe providential .steps by which Moseswas led through these three periodsof preparation.command of Pharaoh to throw theHebrew sons into the river. (2)The parents saw that Moses was aTHE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84"goodly" child. (3) The parents ofMoses had faith in God. See Hebrewswould grow up into wonderful men11:23. (4) There was the ingenuity lordly spirit toward his brethren, an who would help the world so much,of the mother. (5) The cry of a impatient spirit that brooked no de­Ernestbateor disobedience. Was he not a .;ent them into the world for just what"No." But Gcd knew. Helittle baby makes its appeal. (6)The heart of the princess had been prince in the court of Pharaoh? Had they are doing.made tender. (7) Miriam was led to he not been accustomed to receiving When there was a terrible famine, river side and weaves a basket, thenplay a clever part. (8) The attempt homage and instant obedience from long, long ago, where did Jacob and all covers it with pitch so that no waterof Moses to deliver his bretlu'en sends his fellowmen? This would be natural his family go, Grace? "Into Egypt." can get in. We will use this tiny basket.She makes it nice and soft in­him into exile. These are the steps in the court. But would such a man, Who was there in Egypt to care forof providence which made possible the with a self-sufficient spirit, and lordly them, Charles? "Joseph."side, then places her darling boy inthree moulding influences upon the and impatient way toward others, be On the table sink this long pan of his new little crib. Gomg down to thelife of Moses, his parents, the court fit to lead this great company of water in tho sand for tho River Nile river, she floatsthe basket among theof Pharaoh, and the wilderness. slaves out of their bondage?which flows through the land of- bulrushes growing beside the water'.sNow consider the question of what This brings us to the wilderness experienceand its influence upon the blades of grass in the sand drooping that no harm comes to Moses. SoonEgypt. Stand leafy twigs and long edge, and leaves Miriam to watchcontribution did each period make tothe preparation of Moses for his great character of Moses. If we would look out over the water. Small boxes will the princess and her maidens comelife work. First, his parents' teaching.What kind of parents did Moses ters we would understand better the the Jews and clothespins for the Moses cry for his mother. Any babyahead into the third and fourth chap­do for the homes, colored splints for down to bathe. They hear littlehave? According to Hebrews 11:2'! purpose and influence of this part of Egyptians. Who was the flrst Jew, would do that. The princess hearsthey were people of faith in the God his training. Read that over and ask. Ann? "Abraham." How many sons the cry and hunts around till sheof Israel. Here was a home in which Where is the self-sufficiency that hefinds the basket. Moses looks up andfaith reigned supreme, even in the had revealed forty years before?.smiles at her, and she loves him atmidst of idolatrous Egypt. And fromonce. Cuddling him up in her armsthis training Moses received a faith inthe covenant God, such that whenGod said to him in the wilderness, "Imother was responsible for it. and forbearance. Where did these Here they arc working out in theActs 7:22 sums up the contribution come from? What would forty years open making bricks. When they domade by the court of Pharaoh to the of tending foolish, wayward sheep do not work as fast as their mastersjneparation of Moses. It is evident for a man? How like a flockof sheep wish, they are beaten with long whip.sfrom this verse that Moses received were the children of Israel! Moses which hurt them terribly.the finesteducation which the cultured came out of the palace as a lordly Marcus, does God mean that thenation of Egypt could afford. He prince and judge. He went back to Jewish race shall die off or does Hewas mighty "in words." This would his people as a tender; patient, compassionateshepherd.back to Palestine? "They are to gointend that some day they shall gohelp him much in wrestling with thein-cblems of all the children of Israel. Mr. Moody summed up the whole back." So instead of there beingIt is to be seen in his writings also.He was a poet. He was a historian.It would be worth while toHe was a writer of laws. He was amatchless orator. Genesis and Deuteronomystand out among the greatmasterpieces of world literature.But he was also mighty "in works."To^ephus tolls us that he was a greatmilitary leader, and delivered Egyptfrom an invasion of the Ethiopians.It was necessary for the leader tocome from the midst of a system fromwhich he was to set the people free inorder to be fully acquainted with it.But there was another influencewhich the court life naturally had uponthe character of Moses. Readverses 11, 12, and think what Moseswas trying to do. According to Acts7:24, 2.5, he was trying to start thedeliverance of his people from theirbondage. He had not received instructionsfrom God. But on his owninitiative and in his own strength heactually began the work of deliverance.This would seem to indicatethat his training at the court of Egypt(1) There was the and his success as a leader in Egypthad developed in him a spirit of selfsufficiency.Look also at the question of verse14. What does it indicate? Accordingtn that Moses must have shown aHow had the wilderness wrought thisgreat change in the character ofthing in this striking statement. "InEgypt Moses learned to be a sonieliodij.In the wilderness he learned tobe a nobody.'' Then he added that inthe last forty years of his life helearned what God could do with a"somebody" who was willing to be a"nobody."Lesson forthe ChildrenBY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE.Lesson IL—July 11, 1926.CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATIONOF MOSES.Exodus 2:1-10; Acts 7:22.Golden Text: Train up a child inthe way he should go, and when heis old he will not depart from it.—Prov. 22:6.Russell, tell me the names of somegreat people you have heard about."George Washington and AbrahamLincoln." Do you remember anyin the stories of our Church in Scotland,Mildred? "John Knox and Rich­undeard Cameron and James Renwick."the straw which they use for aWere they ever tiny babies. Vera?"Yes, just like we all were." Didtheir people know that those babiesdid his grandson Jacob have, Bobby?"Twelve."After Jacob and his children hadsettled in Goshen in Egypt, their familieskept growing larger and larger.Jacob and his sons died, but theirgrandchildren are here in Goshen.The race is becoming so large that thefewer Jews God sends more little babiesto the Jewish mothers, and theygrow up into men and women.Now Pharaoh has a new idea. "Ifwe make the mothers kill their babyboys—make them throw them into theNile to the crocodiles—we can managewith the girls alright." So theorder goes out that all boy babies areto be thrown into the river. Wouldyour mother want to do that withyour little baby brother, Miriam?"No. She would not do it, either."In this home lives a Jewish manand woman. They have a daughterMiriam, about Eleanor's age, and alittle boy like Bobby. God sends themanother boy. "We just will not killhim," says the mother. So she hideshim. Miriam is old enough to understandnot to tell anyone, but theyhave a hard time keeping Aaronquiet. Whenever any Egyptian isseen coming along the road, Miriamwill run quick to her mother and thebabyMoses is placed under a basketor behind their clothes, or perhapsbed. He must have been a good babynot to have cried, don't you think,Evelyn?But after a time Moses is too largeto hide any more. His mother wonderswhat she can do now. God putsthe plan into her mind, for He has agreat work for Moses to accomplish.The mother takes rushes frcm theshe decides to keep him for her veryown.Now Miriam I'uns forward. "Don'tMoses? In the court of Egypt everythingwas man-made. Moses had aam the God of thy father, the God share in those works. But in theyou want me to find a nurse forof Abraham, the God of Isaac and the wilderness everything was the work ofhim?" she asks. "Yes, I wish youGod cf Jacob," Moses knew whom He God. After forty years in the wildernessobserving only the handiwork of their power.iam brings her own mother. TheEgyptian king Pharaoh is afraid of would," replies the princess. So Mir­was talking about. Moses also receiveda love and sympathy for his God Moses must say with the Psalmist,"What is Man?"home to heaven and Pharaoh does not mother's arms and tells her to hnr^",It is long after Joseph has gone princess places Moses in his ownown down-trodden people.We see what an influence the teachingof his parents had when we read incidents in chapters 14, 15, 16, 17 and Jewish people. He calls his men to­to live in the palace. Who has beenThen if we would look forward to remember what Egypt owes to the him up for her till he is old enoughHebrews 11:24-26. Was that not one other chapters, we might come to see gether in the palace and they decide working all this out for the protectionof the most magnificent choices ever how this wilderness experience counteractedhis lordly spirit and his im­the fieldsand in the stone quarries Moses is the happy baby now. Histo make the Jews work as slaves in of Moses, John? "God has."made? The more you think about itthe more wonderful it appears. The patience. In the incidents mentioned so that they will die off and there will mother does mt need to hide him anyparly training under his father and we see sublime meekness, patience, not be so many of them.more. She teaches him as soon as he

June 23, 1926A FAMILY PAPERis old enough to understand, all about naturally hold spite—"In malice be ye father-in-law had died and Naomi was Read I Samuel 15:1-22.the real God, and he grows up to love children" (I Cor. 14:20); and when about to return to Israel, Ruth decidedDo I play at the right time?thei Jewish people.they are "regular fellows," democratic,she would follow the torch. Na­Read the best kind of literature?It is some years later. having no ideas of distinction till omi tried to persuade her to go back Moses isWork at the most important tasks?living with his adopted mother, the they are given them—so, we are to to her home, as did her sister-in-law. "Our best tasks deserve our bestprincess, in the palace. He leatns all become as little children.''What had a Moabitish girl to do with energies at the best time."the wonderful things the Egyptians Jesus teaches that this child-like the knowledge of the God of Israel? Psalms: 39:3, 4, 7, 8, Tune No.know. Everything the professors disposition, humility, is not in us by Better far she should return to her 108; 90:1, 2, 5, 6, No. 246; 49:1-4, 7,have to teach, they tell Moses. By the natural, but by spiritual generation own gods! But Ruth had seen somethingin the feeble light of the torchtime he is forty he is one of the most or birth; that it is a consequence of a8, No. 134; 102, No. 269; 103:8-12,No. 275a.learned men in Egypt.divine change, of being "born again," carried by Naomi's family, and felt Parallel Passages: Eccles. 3:1-8;One day Moses is walking in the or "converted," so that each of us she must follow it. She had her re­Provward 15:23; Ps. 1:3; Acts 24:25;! God made her a torch bearer, Gal. 6:9, 10; Rom. 13:11; II Tim.field and he sees an Egyptian master may then be described as "a new creatuie:old things are passed striking a Jewish man. All the loveaway; and one of the ancestors of Christ. 4:2; Heb. 11:25, 26; Hosea 11:12, 13;in Moses' heart for his own people beheld, all things are become new." Scmetimes we think that the God of Ps. 39:4-6; Ps. 90:12; Isa. 55:6, 7;conies rushing up. It is time for Jesus teaches that if we have not Lsrael was harsh in comparison with Luke 19:42; John 9:4; 12:35.Moses to decide whether he will re­thimain grace of humility, it means our the Christ of the New Testament. Do I play at the right time? Playthe son of Pharar.h's daughter, exclusion from the kingdom of heaven, But a bit of a picture like this shows and recreation in their proper placelive in luxury in the palace and have an exclusion the most awful, the most that God then as now is a God-of love, are right. Jesus himself enjoyed thean easy time all his life, perhaps be unavoidable, and entirely universal, and that He so revealed Himself, even wedding in Cana of Galilee, and thea ruler some day, or whether he shall "Exeej)t ye be conveited, and become through the medium of this brokenhearted,gatherings of His friends. Certaingive it all up and suffer with and forsomewhat bitter Jewish wom­his own people, the Jews. Mosesan, Naomi. Ruth loved Naomi—sochooses God and his own people. Hekills the Egyptian for his cruelty. Itwas the only way at the time. Thenext day when he sees that his deedhas been found out he goes off intothe wilderness where God trains himstill further.Moses' mother trained him to loveand worship the true God, when hewas a little boy. Now when Mosesis a man he still loves the true Godand wants to obey Him. Here in thewilderness he places himself in God'shands and God leads him steji by stepuntil we shall find him leading theJpws out of sla "ery.If, while you are boys and girls,you let God train you, then when yougrow up your li\'es will be the kindGod meant them to be when He madeyou, and at the last he will promoteyou from, this earth into htaven.as little childri. n."Jesus teaches that humility willmanifest itself in self-denial and mortificationof the flesh (vs. 7-9), and,Naomi must have been lovable. Shepreferred to go with a poor, olda,lmost without consciously trying, in widow into a strange land rather thanbeing kind and considerate tov/ards to go back to a heathen home. Why?the weak and helpless (vs. 10-14) ; in There must have been somethingbeing patient with offenders (vs. 15-about Naomi that was different from20) ; in forgiving the penitent (ys. the heathen mothers-in-law. A bit21-35); by being respectful to those of the love of the God of Israel mustin authority (Luke 2:51; Matt. 17: have shone through the life of this24-27); and by screivg (J-ohn 13: •Jewish woman. Love begets love. So1-17).Ruth loved Naomi and the God of Naomi.Ruth is a .stronger character thanher sister-in-law. Orpah possiblyTOPICS FOR C. Y. P. U. DISCUS­SION.1. What is humility?2. Why should we be humble?3. What arc the evidences of humility?4. How did Christ exemplify humility?5. How may we have this grace ofhumilitv?liked her mother-in-law too. She to play than to study. How often haskissed her, and wept to think of leavingher, but still, she obediently went cause some form of recreation hasthe important task been neglected be­back when Naomi told her this was enticed one away from duty.best. Ruth, though, insisted on going We are told of a dervise who oncewith Naomi. Naomi urged her even went into a confectioner's shop. "Themore than she did Orpah to return, confectioner, to honor him, pouredbut to no avail. Ruth persuaded Naomithat she loved her and meant to Immediately a swarm of fliessettled,some honey into a dish before him.stay with her.as was their wont, upon the honey;True love is strong, not weak. It some upon the edge of the dish, but.does not seek to do the easy thing,nor what the world thinks best. Itdesires only to be with the loved one.Poverty can not separate us fromthose we love. We gladly work, asdid Ruth, and share the burden oftimes for feasts were expressly setaside by God for His people. Zechariahon returning from exile encouragedthe downcast people to rebuildthe Temple, telling them of the happyfuture in store for Jerusalem whenold men and old women shall yetdwell there, "and the streets of thecity shall be full of boys and girlspl.iying."Healthful play is greatly needed inorder that a sound mind may dwellin a sound body. But emphasis mustnot be placed on it at the wrong time.How often has one failed in an examinationbecause it suited him betterthe greater number in the middle.The confectioner then took up a whi.-,kBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for July 11, 1926.to drive them off, when those upon theTopic for Sabbath, July 11, 1926. RUTH, WHO CARRIED THEside flew away with ease, but theWHAT DOES JESUS TEACH TORCH OF LOVE.others were prevented from rising byABOUT HUMILITY?the honey clinging- to their wings, andRuth 1:15-18.poverty.Matt. 18:1-14.they were involved in ruin. The dervisenoticed this, and remarked, 'ThatPsalms: 19:1-6; 21:1-6; 25:1-5; 33: True love is bpautiful. There is noPsalms: 138:1, 4-6, No. 377; 10:12, 1-5; 34:1-3; 92:1-2.more wonderful story in the Bible honey-dish is like the world, and the17, 18, No. 19; 131:1-3, No. 364; 130: References: Ruth 2:2; Ruth 2:11- than this of the love of Ruth for Na­honeomi. It embroiders the poverty of enjoy them with moderation and con­like its pleasures. Those who1-5, No. 362; 40:1.3-15, 19, No. Ill; 13; Ruth 4:9-10; Ruth 1:19-22; I51:1-3, No. 143; 34:1-3, 9, No. 86. Jno. 4:16; John 15:13; John 13:34- the widow, bedecks the humble home, tentment, when the whisk of deathReferences: Prov. 11:2; 15:33; 16: 35; John 15:9-12.and wins a like love from Boaz. approaches, not having their hearts18, 19; 22:4; 25:6, 7; Lsa. 57:15; Jer. Dear Boys and Girls:—Love is a mighty force. It brought45:5; Micah 6:8; Lev. 26:41, 42;filled with the love of them, can withIt is wonderful to think of the great the heathen maiden into the land ofDeut. 8:2; II Chron. 7:14; Matt. 5:3;ease escape its snare; while all who,procession of torch bearers from Judah, and made her an ancestor of20:20-28; Luke 14:7-14; Rom. 12:3,like the foolish flies, have given themselveswholly to their sweetness, willAdam and Eve down to the present the Christ. It brought Christ from16; Phil. 2:3; Col. 3:12; Jas. 4:6; time. Sometimes the torch burned His heavenly throne to earth that HeI Peter 5:3-6.meet with destruction.' "brightly and shed abroad much light; might redeem us. Love does manyJesus teaches that the humble are then again the light grew dim, and wonderful things—true love, God's Do I read the best kind of literature?Reading is good if . Havelike "little children"—"not children in seemed about to go out, but God saw love. It is strong, beautiful, a mightyunderstanding (I Cor. 14:20); not that its light never wholly went out. force, the tenderest thing in earth and you not heard folks declare themselveswhen "tossed to and fro" (Eph. 4:14) ; Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Gideon,Joshua, David, Elijah, Elisha, torch of love.about the books you findthey are any­i-ieaven. Let us carry, like Ruth, this to be book-worms, but when you asknot when they are wayward, sullen,and hard to please (Luke 7:32) ; but Isaiah, and many others were torchthing but food for the brain, let alonewhen they feel their need "as newbornbabes" (I Peter 2:2) and cry for not all the torch bearers have beencheap and worthless, let alone harm­bearers in that great procession. Butthe soul. Oh, the time wasted onit; when they are teachable and say men. Many of them have been Prayer Meeting Topic ful, literature. If all this time devotedto reading destructive literatureto the wise, "teach me" (Psa. 25:4) ; women.when they are so trustful, knowing A Jewish family went over into thewere only spent on that which is forth.1t the "Father knoweth" (Matt. 6: land of Moab to live for a time. They Topic for July 7, 1926. the betterment of our minds!32), that they are free of care and carried the torch with them, and Ruth, THINGS TO GUARD AGAINST: Some one has compared one classunnecessary worry; when they easily the Moabite, was so won by the light MISPLACED EMPHASIS, of readers to an hour-glass, whoseforgive, perfectly forget, and do not that when her husband, brother andLuke 11:42,(Continued on page 10)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84A ^^-— IV^T . Even at the end he suffered but little, '^/^/% N..V. ' ..^ 5 0 ¥f.^ match. She carried a bouquet ofjL^ I f e ^ [Notes and his mind was at peace. IgaeliOtnS J B t m K'^mJS^"c'. ^Siel,^'^of^t^v^^ *'^*The Sabbath School class of Miss Brighton, played the wedding music.*«The Winona Y. P. Program is Myrtle Wylie of the Allegheny con- WADDELL-McGIBBON. ,^t nTptill^ervit'with"'ctZ'"Snearing completion. Reserve the time gregation, met at the home of Eleanor ^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^. ^^^^^^ ^^3^^^ Pij,^ ^„^—August 6-15.Al'en m April and organized mto a .^^- Coldenham, N. Y., at the home white color tones were used in decorasocietycalled the Berea Society. The ^f Mr and Mrs' David McGibbon tions with sweet peas centering the**-The joint convention for the L. ^^^g^^ ^^g j,j.^^^^^^j^ ^^^ ^^^.^^^^ ^^ j^^^ ^^^ ^^ • g ^,^j^^^ p m., table. Aides were Mrs Loyal Atcell,M. S. and C. Y. P. U. at Pacific Pah- j,^^j^g McClurkin, secretary; Ruth when their daughter, Ida Grace Miss Geneva Alexander and Misssades will be held August 4-9. MrDonplH trpp=,ir/,- tv, I,4. • 1-iir UT c I. IJ 4. pies, M.D. iiage to Mr. Lloyd McElroy by Rev. School on Wednesday, June 16.at the Presbyterial W. M. S. held at ^ ' j. m. Coleman. Following the cere-Blanchard. Mrs. Woods had a splen- ***Forty-five guests were present mony and congratulations, a dinnerdid paper on the subject, "Foreign on Friday evening, June 11th, when wa^ served to 65 relatives and friends. AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.Missions a Necessity to the Life of the Neti^ Castle High School Alumni n,^J+^' ^^l5°l [® ^ graiduate of the During the 110 years of the SotheChurch." of the Reformed Presbyterian church two years In rurS^slhoof ^"^ llfl^.'lq'^^f ^""=^ '^ H' "^^^^lated 174,--*John Slater, son of Dr. T. M. -ere entertained at a banquet in the Mj; McElroy is a prosperous farm- thai'237'rnTulgls'fnf ZleSs'andearly Slater, years pastor of the of congregation's Montclair congrega- his- by t^'ttrt^virused Edith Pattison. rdTcoi^^^^^^ Honor guests °* ^^'^^^ ?oi'for\t"^?id°e.'" ^^^^'^^h avenue, '^ College "°^*^ Hill! ^^"^ tional' '-^-^- Scripture -^^ circulation, ^^^^-^ not f-onlytory, tion, received died on his Wednesday, degree of June B.S. from 9th. were ^^'/ Spurgeon attiactively Rees, used John m Riley, decoiatmg Edith Tv^vn ^^ PpfnvU,^!) ^^^ 1?^' McElroy Pf\*or. are «* the both Ge- in Thp America fin^l fio-,,,- but in f the fv, foreign • . fields fnrHe 4.U had TT • been -4. ailing 4. for o a number 1 - of Pattison and mmature members dolls of m this caps year's and gowns grad- perforSThf Tnpmhpi-s nf fho ceSn^^^irthf n„;,^l\, r-^ ^l^^^: V' ^e'cli^e^re -.^ir ""^.1 figures ^o^If of ^Th^e the "budget issues for Syears, the Univer.sity but his illness, of Pennsylvania until withm on a uatmg class; . Myrle 4: Riley and T^ Aletha ?i a ^®niDeis ence of the ot the immediate Quinter family Covenanter and nineteen 1925 are twenty-six, 9,214 423 which $1,271 is 750, over seems twoweek .June or 16th. so, had The not graduating been of such class a Wilson, !:"\ ^'^^" graduates % ffT of Geneva ^"- College; ^\t o^iZ't:''Lr r^ll \ There were •'''' no '''°'^'. attendants. T''^''-^'''^ woefully "^ inadequate ^to*'meet thenature numbered as to 1,733 confine in him all departments. to his room, and ^''°°^'' Luella ^1°' Brown, °* ^\' of *^'*' Slippery ^'^^^ Rock, **'! nf „i^i/"^^ ^^4.! charming '" °"' '""^'*- in a gown urgent X^if, ^'^i^S^^* requests demand from both for the the Christian homeTohn will tpach in Muhlenberff Col- P""cipal address of the evening, and 01 pinK georgette with accessories to Bible and foreign last year field. came from the Chm-John will teacn m muhlenoerg 001 ^^^ following program of toasts was McCRACKEN—EDGAR. ese, where nearly flvemillion volumeslege, Allentown, Pa., this coming year. ^/' NataliP Christv nre At q A M n. T a^v, u .p ^^""^ obtained from the China Agencyber wentTwo***Mr. 4, ofdaysunder J First Williamaftera serious Boston,his- Johnston,commencementoperation. a man 4.- a whose memhe''.''°John son; lowship, 1 sidmg -C-S'^^"'Letters Riley; as Spurgeon a toastmistress:MissAt in Geneva, Greek,NatalieI; Rees; t, Myrle andChristyAletha Good a /^ Onward, reading Riley; Wilpre-Fel- , ^^^^^^0^''!,'^^al{ Sip sucklp,jIJ^ beautitul J-f;^McCracken,9tplTw,! .,. andA-archMnvnno-p orangeoni^'''i,°?..'^°^i''S^ at bankedJunethe w^c.-^.v,„ blossoms. gi-oom's9thwithbeforeK honey- . home, iit- Miss ?' Iacirculation.iTr^d^'a^ailS''^litZ Philinninp -^.'""PPineof„ ceived, Cii'culationthe Society.cite fiD-PTir.io= agencies the of the greatThedoubled Hm,Wc,l ScripturesJapaneseneed rZr^rt their tVioiviq-''4 for byandiv^* ac the

June 23, 1926A FAMILY PAPERiStrt})S « iSapttsms ** lErtitngs « J|ome (doingsCDe Ct)ti0tian Jl^aiion'0Cobenanter 15ab? EoUCfte Cbtistian Jl3ation'0Cobenantec ©aptism KecortrCDe CDtistian I3ation'0Cobenanter (LQlebbtno: I5el(0Cbe CDtistian Jl3ation'sCobenanter 2)eat|^ /Rotices"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, butFresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than I cometh. . . .flower on earth."He shall baptize you with the HolyGhost and with fire."Covenanter parents are invited to ^ . 7 . -4 • .record this column. the birth of their children inBORN.To Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McClay, ofthe Oakdale, 111., congregation, onMay 20th, a daughter, Dorothy Wilson.To Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Carson, ofOakdale, Illinois, a son, PrestonAdams.RESIDENT GRADU.^TES OFGENEVA.Covenanter parents are mvited torecord the baptism of their childrenhere.Class of 1926.Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Huey, LoisElizabeth Heineman, Pittsburgh, Pa. Huey, Lloyd Ray Huey, Oren Richard*Myrle Riley, New Castle, Pa. Huey, and Walter Howard Huey;•*Ruth Shaw, Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Evelyn McMaster and AliceRuth Fogel, Rochester, Pa. Goldie McMaster;Rose Uhl, New Castle, Pa.Ellen Sherwin, Loretta Sherwin andMargaret Taggart, Rochester, Pa. Valetta Sherwin;"Sarah Boggs, Melrose Park, Pa. Elizabeth Jane Baird, Harold Zebu-*Aletha Wils(jj;i, New Castle, Pa. Ion Baird, R-ath Edith Baird, and WilliamCummings Baird.*John Ray, Beaver Falls, Pa.Grace Ewing, Rochester, Pa.On May 15th, in Oakdale congregation:Frances Bannes, New Castle, Pa.*Bernice Ferguson, Hopkinton, Iowa. highest Maxine expectations Elizabeth, little of the daughter most op­otimistic.Mr. and Mrs. The Harold attendance Auld; too was upWilliam Porter.Alice Lemon, Clarion, Pa.to Marcella the standard Jean, set daughter at the of beginning Mr. andRuth Frishkorn, Zelienople, Pa. of Mrs. the Lawrence quarter. McClay. This loyal cooperationNathan Lippe, Cleveland, Ohio. on the part of the young people isHomer Lindsay, Parnassus, Pa. gratifying.Thomas Anderson, Enon Valley, Pa. The W. M. S. Presbyterial met in*Dorothy Lee, Clarinda, Iowa.James Campbell, Niles, Ohio.Lois Sponcler, Beaver Falls, Pa.Loraine Flesher, New Brighton, Pa."God, tlie best maker of all marriages, "There is no death! What seems soCombine your hearts in one."is transition."representing this congregation. Theverdict is unanimous on a happy and this congregation, and the work ofEthel Thompson, New Brighton, Pa. successful meeting of the N. Y. Presbyterial.churches spend thousands of dollarsChrist in this community. Other-Marion Hughes, Lyndora, Pa.Florence Forsythe, Belle Center, 0. Miss Lakenan has been with us as for an organ, and then have to spendEdna Patterson, Beaver, Pa. a part time worker only since the lai'ge sums for an organist and aElsie Jones, Beaver, Pa.beginning of February, and though quartette to do the singing. Shall we*Ada Willson, Morning Sun, Iowa. her period of service has been so short hestitate SANTA to spend ANA a few NEWS. dollars toDavid Shupe, Greensburg, Pa. we have learned to prize and appreciateher and her services so heartily products, thepopularize one of our characteristicOn Sabbath, May 30, Rev. S. Edgar*Cameron Patterson, Beaver Falls, Pa.Psalms?Samuel Williams, East Palestine, 0.Clara Bert, Beaver Palls, Pa.Samuel Rumniel, West Winfleld, Pa.*John Elliott, Superior, Nebraska.Laurence Danver, Zelienople, Pa.Charles Anderson, Beaver, Pa.Rebecca Hennon, Wampum, Pa.Grace Jackson, Pittsburgh, Pa.BAPTIZED.At Denison, Kansas, by Rev. W. O.Ferguson on May 29th:Merlin Lee, son of Clarence andPearl Wing;Eleanor Jean, daughter of Wallaceand Vera Robson;Wendell Roy, son of Henry andEsther McCrory.In Bear Run-Mahoning congregation,on May 30th:Coldenham according to schedule.There was a total delegation of twelve(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give names of contracting parties,name of officiating clergyman,place, and date.—Editor.)MARRIED.At Quinter, Kansas, on May 19th,by Rev. J. M. Coleman, Mr. Lloyd Mc­Elroy and Miss Ella Graham.At Sterling, Kansas, Mr. MelvinBredfeldt and Miss Mae Connery.William Johnston, a member of FirstBoston.On May 7th, in Olathe, Kans.,James Willson McGee, on his 82ndbirthday.At Sterling, Kansas, on June 2, Mr. On May 20, at Quinter, Kans.,F. P. Reid, of Hutchinson, and Mrs. George Robb Copeland, in his 22ndRue Wylie, of Sterling.year.At the home of the bride's brother, On May 27th, 1926, at St. Louis,Mr. Marcus Blair, West Orange, N. Mo., Mrs. Jane L. Patterson, a memberof the Wilkinsburg congregationJ., on June 10,-1926, by the Rev. F.M. Foster, Ph.D., Mr. William H. On May 18th, in Oakdale, Illinois,Collis and Miss Annie E. Blair, allMr. W. G. Adams, elder of Oakdaleof New York City.Boston and various points in the East.congregation.At Coldenham, N. Y., on June 5th, Plans are rapidly being completedby Rev. D. B. Elsey, assisted by Rev. for our L. M. S. and C. Y. P. U. conventionto be held at the Pacific Pal­E. K. Patton, of Winchester, Kansas,and Rev. J. Scott King, of Little Brit-isadetain, Mr. Alexander McDonald Wed­—Congregational Correspondent.August 4-9.dell and Miss Ida Grace McGibbon.In Denver, Colorado, on June 10th,Mr. Perry Dickie, of Greeley congregation,and Miss Mary A. Bullock, ofDenver.five On selections College Hill, set to Beaver appropriate Falls, tunes Pa.,June and melodies 9th, by are Dr. being John C. printed Slater, under Paulthe 1). McCracken title, Songs and of Miss the Spirit. Myra Alice Thepurpose Edgar, of is Morning twofold: Sun, first,to Iowa. presentthe Psalms in such a form and set totunes that will win and attract thechildren so that they will come to lovethe Psalms; and secondly, as anotherstep in the compaign of publicity forpreached the baccalaureate sermon tothe graduating class of the Excelsiorrendered. She has come to the closeof her term of work in the Biblical High School. Two members of theSeminary and so to the close of herperiod of service with this congregation.May the Lord's blessing restupon all her future labors for theMaster.class, Mark and Amelia Martin, aremembers of the Santa Ana congregation.In the absence of the pastor, Mr. J.Curry and Mi. Weir Steuart tookcharge of the morning service. Bothhave been members of the GospelTeam, of Winchester, Kansas. Theytold of the need for evangelistic workin our Church and gave some veryinteresting accounts of the work ofthe gospel team.At the close of a recent SabbathKenneth SECOND Boulding, NEW Beaver YORK. Falls, Pa. morning service Miss Stewart wasOn Elizabeth Sabbath, McCalmont, May 16th, Valencia, Mr. and Pa. given an informal farwell by many ofMrs. Alvin Vassos Edgar, Benedict Beaver presented Falls, Pa. their her admiring friends. It is with regretthat we see her go out again frominfant Keith daughter, Hammond, Catherine, Beaver, Pa. for baptism.Walter We Smith, thus welcome Greensburg, Catherine Pa. intoDavid the household Brown, Wildwood, of faith. N. J. permitted to be sharers with her inour midst but with joy that we areEdna The C. O'Neil, M. E. Woodlawn, Social on Pa. the evening the glorious work of making Jesus On Monday, May 31, the congregationsof the Pacific Coast will hold aof the 20th to raise money to provide known to our brothers and sisters inflowers for the pulpit proved an un-ChinaquaUfiedsuccess. The spirit of genu­The monthly meeting of the an annual affair.picnic-in Pamona. This has becomeine comradeship was manifest. Sharingjoys as well as sorrows binds to­Mrs. John Crawford, 18 Midland Ave­young people held a joint social at thpMothers' Club met at the home of The Santa Ana and Los Angelesgether into a unity.nue, Bronxville, on Wednesday, June home of Mr. W. Martin on FridayThe firstdiscussion group meeting 9th.evening. May 21. About one hundredwhich was undertaken with a good Other events coming into view in young people were present.many forebodings lest it prove a dud, the offing are the C. E. excursion, the A number of our members havedisappointed all fears and fulfilled the S. S. teachers picnic, the outing for gone East for their Summer vacation:*Members of Covenanter Church.the W. M. S. in Rockville Center; but Mr. J. J. Thompson to attend Synod;more about these anon.Mr. W. D. Tippin and G. WalkinshawKansas; to and visit Mrs. friends Copeland in Iowa to visit and has congregation inj"-, of Sabbath The the about to Psalms compile committee, School, completed at suitable and the open appointed last publish its air for work. annual services, use selections by Fifty- in meet-the the etc.,in(In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, place,and membership.—Editor.)RETURNED HOME.On June 9th, in Boston, Mass., Mr.Meet Doc PritchardUE SAYS:** Every Covenanter shouldGO TO WINONAThat Must Be First Choice!For those who cannot arrange todo so, however,The Tri-Presbyterialwill meet as usual atWhite Lake, N. Y.Aug. 21 thru Sept. 4, 1926Stay Over Labor Day If You WishINSPIRING BIBLE TALKSCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP— Plus —Baseball HikingVolley Ball Camp-FireBasketball MusicalsSwimming EntertainmentRowingFor particulars address:PAUL PRITCHARD, Ph.D.White Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y.WhiteLakeNewYork

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84QUINTER, KANSAS.Miss Elizabeth McElroy has returnedfrom her visit in California,".and she and her sister, Miss ReahJwere in Sterling attending- the closingerercises of Cooper College. They ex-1pect to visit in Quinter for a shorttime before they start to Winona Lakefor the Y. P. Convention.The young people are home fromcollege. Miss Esther Wylie has graduatedfrom the State teachers' Collegeat Hays.We have two students, Hilda Mc­Elroy and Phil Mann, to graduatefrom the Quinter High School thisyear.From the eighili grade we have sixstudents: Edna Mnnn. Valedictoi-ianof Cove County, Nell-'e M=)i-in. MurthaWylie, Walter CouHer. .Arthur Mc­Clelland and Dean Ewing. Dr. J. M.Coleman gave the address.While Dr. Colem"n is with us thisrummer he is explainin"- the Testimon-"andt'-ie Shorter Catechism tothe Younr>- Pecjile fir one half hourev^'-v Sahbath evening.Mrs. J. L. Milrov attended theWomen's Presbvterial at Blanchard,lo-w'a, this snring.Georp-e Robb Copel-=ind. voungestA G R E A T B U YRESIDENCE OF THE LATE R. M. DOWNIE, '81.to listen to Jesus as of firstimportance:"Mary hath chosen the goodpait." Martha let worldly cares andhousehold tasks come in between.There is a place for both and a timefor both. Christ calls for work andHe calls for worship. But when thetwo seem to ccnflict, there can be nodoubt as to which should come first.of the late R. M. Downie on the cornerof College avenue End 32nd street,=nn of Mr. and Mrs. J. C Coneland,died at thp home of his naren> the Svracuse ample space for four additional equallywell-lighted rooms—a total of sixtionin the other college buildings— unite in forming a school.used to relieve the congested condi­mountain villages which are ready tocongregation as a member. For movethan twenty years he served as ruling teen. Three of the rooms on the flrst until the development of the Music Farewell feasts for Dr. and Mrs.elder in the congregation.floor, four if need be, can be thro-wn department made necessary its use for Balph have been the order of the dayHis was a life of '-niet examnle and into one which with the hall will musical purposes. It is but fair to recently. Dr. and Mrs. Smith did theinfluence for the Master whom he readily seat comfortably at least one those in charge of Geneva's Music honors on a Wednesday evening justsought tO' serve. He endeavored so to hundred PRAYER people. MEETING It is thus TOPIC. admirablv department—aye,blood into my mentalevenconstitution."to Geneva before our weekly English prayerlive his Lord's commands before men adapted (Continued to from the gatherings page 7) of small herself—thatDo I worktheyat thehavemosta chanceimportantto meeting. The ladies at the Girls'as to commend them to others. In the bodies of which there are many— developtasks? Importantnormally,forsomethingwhat? Ittheyde­Schoopends entertained us all on Saturdayreading is as the sand—it runs in andprayer services of the session his various college clubs and societies that have neverupon ouryetgoalhadasfortowantwhatofis at noOn and the McFarlands gave usruns out and leaves not a vestige behind.The second class is like aprayers, while short, were simple, now have no suitable piece to assemble.It could be readily converted ofpropermost importantfacilities.toWithus. Doesthe purchasethe wife an introduction to the new hotel onfervent and full of faith, showing anandthismotherhousewishthingstowillbe anowhouse-keeperbe different.the seashore Saturday of this week atsponge, imbibing everything and returningit in nearly the same state,intimate fellowship with his God. Hisor a home-maker? Martha was a noon. The congregation is planningcounsels and admonitions were givenonly a little dirtier. The third classhumbly and received with respect byresembles a jelly-bag, allowing allall. He had a strong faith in God'sthat is pure to pass away, and retainingonly the refuse and dregs. Thepower and -willingness to restore theerring in answer to earnest prayer.fourth class is compared to the slaveWe, the session of the Svracuse congregation,wish to express our appreciationof his services and counselsand prayers, and also commend hislife as one -worthy to be followed evenas he followed his Lord and Master.We wish also to exnress our sympathywith those of the family and friendswho remain, in their bereavement andcomme-id all to the comfort cf Himwhose comfort never fails and whodren. ever pities In W. A. behalf as A. J. a R. father WYLIE. of MacFARLAND.session, pities his . chil­It is that of Geneva College securingat a very moderate cost—less thanhalf its actual value—the residenceof Golconda, who, casting aside allthat is worthless, preserves only thepure gems. May we be like this fourthclass and let the pure gems from whatwe read enter as "iron atoms of theinto recitation rooms. The second,and even the third, floorcould be usedfor the overflow from either Northor McKee halls. The fully equippedkitchen on the first floor would makepossible the serving of luncheons atlittle too much of the house-keeperand not quite enough of the homemaker.Does our goal reach only to successin this life or does it go beyond thegrave?Por all, "first things first" must beour slogan.For the Christian those firstthingsmust always have Christ in the reckoning.Jesus said pf Mary, -who choseMONTCLAIR BUILDINGFUND.The Montclair congregation gratefullyacknowledges the receipt of thefollowing gifts not previously mentioned:Mrs. Susan Culbertson, Philadelphia,Pa ". .$ 10 00Mrs. S. M. Didds,' Seattle,Wash 5 00Mrs. C. H. Lindsey, Montclair,.Proceeds of a luncheon. . 14 00Grace Presbyterian Church,Montclair 13 70Second New Yoj-k R. P.Church, Additional 9 08Second Philadelphia W. M. S. 100 00Dr. J. S. Martin, Beaver Falla»200 00Mr. Robert Holmes and sister,Mae Holmes, in memoryof their sisters, Mrs. JennieMarshall and MissSarah Holmes, Ballymoney,Ireland 100 00something for the last week of theirstay with us.Lavish praise for our pastor comesto us from Rev. Mr. Lytle, of Antioch,who cnmes from the land of the BlarneyStone. But we all know that ourpastor gives plenty of occasion tn anywho hear him and know him-to thankGod for raising up such a man to be aleader of his people in Syria. MayHe use him ever more abundantly.This country is exceeding even itsown flne record for nice weather thisyear. It was less cold than usual atthe coolest and is less warm thanusual so far in the season in Which.which minded God we expect bringeth the that Lord heat. we thee said: are We into in "The are a the good often Lord land." thy re­of

June 23, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SUP­PLEMENTAL STUDIES FOR USEIN OUR SABBATH SCHOOLS.(Continued from page 5.)further perfecting of this course, andto whom should be addressed all communicationsconcerning it.4. That for the financialhelp necessaryfor carrying out the above provisions,and until otherwise providedfor, this Committee be authorized todraw upon the Literary Fund.T. M. SLATER,D. H. ELLIOTT,REPORT OF D. THE R. COMMITTEE TAGGART, ONNATIONAL J. G. McELHINNEY.REFORM.and encourage our people to contributethe full amount.This Synod rejoices in every evidencethat the National Reform Associationis reaching ever widening Schools be opened to the representa­4. That our pulpits and Sabbathcircles of influential people in this andin other nations. The chief interest ofthe Covenanter Church is in the witnessto a full gospel, and we rejoicein the assurance brought by the Associationthat God's message to thenations is being delivered. For morethan sixty years this Church has beengiving a large place in its interest, itsprayers, and its contributions to theAssociation because it has believedthat the Kingship of Christ over thenations can be effectively deliveredthrough this agency. Grateful recognitionis made of the goodness of Godin giving such a large measure ofsuccess in the work of the past year,and such generous contributions fromHis people. We praise God for themen who devoted their lives to thisgreat cause and bow in humble submissionwhen He calls away servantsof rare gifts and graces such as T. H.Acheson, D.D. It seems fitting tomake recognition of the valuable servicesof Dr. R. C. Wylie, Editor,Preacher, Lecturer, Investigator, whonow feels obliged to discontinue manyof the activities so long maintainedin the work of National Reform.The Synod expresses appreciation ofthe services freely given to the causeand association by Mrs. Ella M.George. Many others might be mentionedhere who have faithfully servedin this work. We pray God to raiseup others who will devote their livesto this cause until the Lord Jesus shallbecome the recognized King of Nations.Your Committee believes that Synodhas noted with much satisfactionthat such changes have been madein the managing of the associationas have made possible the reducingof expenses in accordance -withthe suggestions of last Synod. Althoughdifficult days are yet beforethe association, and larger deficitsmay yet occur during the summermonths just ahead, still the hope isentertained that plans may be de-visedthat will by another year balance theirbudget.It is of interest that James S. Martin,former Superintendent, has re­the important things for our Synod of the Deliverances of Synod be pub­after investigating the mostat this particular junction in the As­lishesociation'scareer are:1. To hear from E. A. Crooks andJames S. Martin as to the plans ofthe Association for the future, andthe claims of the cause upon thisChurch.2. That Synod definitely place itselfbehind this Association and itsprogram and pledge its cordial interest,its prayers and its resources intheir support.3. That Synod name the sum of$10,000 as a guide to our people inmaking their offering to this cause,tives of National Reform, and thatour people be urged to cooperate inevery proper and possible way to supportthe Association in its programour work among the Indians.for bringing the Nation to accept theLord Jesus Christ as its King, andHis law as the rule of its life.Respectfully submitted,Fund.cently been elected President of the5. That the Clerk be directed toAssociation and its Board of Directors.cast unanimous ballot of Synod forHe has informed your Committee thatJ. M. Allen, W. M. Blair and Oliverwhether he will accept this positionWylie as their o-wn successors on theof responsibility will depend, in partBoard of Trustees.at least, on the" attitude which the6. That the Synod authorize theSynod this year takes towards the Associationand its support. "The Asso­Board of Trustees to sell the old athleticfieldof Geneva College.ciation feels," to quote from the re­7. That F. M. Foster, Evan W.port of our brethren on the Board ofJones, and F. M. Wilson, be electedDirectors, "that it has shaped itselftheir own successors on the Board ofit ever equipped to spirit come; out tried sacrifice for If would take of effective this to and it that the stir Christ of seem statement in situation firesthat our there late fundamental work into citizenship midst your is of indicates all has a again, Committee have these their real come things association,of spirit so and affairs." America the days better sorely thanthat real of to Church Carson David W. la., sors 8. 9. C. be That Allen. Cummings, Erection. the be elected H. 1,000 elected Board G. to copies Paterson of take their of Control Morning of the own the and place and succes­Digest S. Sun, that O. ofreasonable place of printing and theexpense be paid from the LiteraryFund.10. That Synod expresses its highappreciation of the efficiency of theTreasurer of the Synod's Board ofTrustees in handling the funds ofthe Church. Also the high appreciationof the services of Joseph M.Steele which are rendered to theChurch free of charge.G. R. STEELE,PAUL COLEMAN,COMMITTEE FINDLEY ON M. FINANCE. WILSON,The Committee SAMUEL on E. Finance GREER, wouldrespectfully F. report: M. FOSTER,Eleven papers J. G. FORSYTHE,have been placed in were some visitors from a distance.our hands WILLIAM and two bills ESLER, for printing.. We were pleased to have our conventiongraced by the presence of aThe papers include the annual Committee. reports'of Synod's Board of Trustees, the number of our ministers: Rev. J. K.the Board of Foreign Missions, theJewish Mis.sion Board, the Board ofControl, the Olive Trees, the report ofthe Literary Fund, the ReformedPresbyterian Women's Association,the Board of Church Erection, a petitionfor authority to sell the realestate of the late Mrs. John Peoplesand a financialitem in connection withthe printing of the Digest of the Deliverancesof Synod. The auditor'sceitificates are attached to these reportsattesting their correctness.We would make the following recommendations:1. That the treasurer's report of theSynod's Board of Trustees, ForeignMission Board, Jewish Mission Board,the Olive Trees, the Reformed PresbyterianWomen's Association, theLiterary Fund, the Board of Controland the Board of Church Erection, beapproved together with the auditor'scertiflcate and be published in theMinutes of Synod.2. That 3,000 copies of Psalm selectionsbe published and the expense ofpublication be paid from the LiteraryFund.3. In regard to the late Mrs. JohnPeoples' estate that the Synod directthe Moderator and Clerk to executea deed complying with the request ofattorney Thomas H. Greer.4. That the two printing bills, oneof $3.75 for the Mission Conference,and the other of $7.75 for programsfor the conference and SabbathSchools be paid out of the LiteraryGENEVA S. C. CONGREGATION.PATTERSON,The Geneva JOHN congregation L. CARITHERS, had thehonor and D. pleasure BRUCE of MARTIN. entertainingthe Pittsburgh Presbyterial, May 25thand 26th. The weather was pleasantand the meetings were interesting.On the afternoon of May 25th Rev.Paul White delivered an address onMiss Lytle Stormont spoke on thework of the Southern Mission.In the evening Miss Lillian Mc­Cracken gave a stereopticon lectureon China.The meetings were well attended bythe people of the vicinity, and thereTke ReivrmM fr^jtmn Chuckhaving no publishing house ofits own sdviseeitsmembers to send their order! forCatechisms, Lesson Helps. Churcb *)id SubbathSchool Supplies of every description.IPuUkKtipn Drmumcnt:Soatli pf ®|)C^.tifln (SDutat^on »t t^e©r«0bf twian C|uixi) in t^t &, 9. «.Witherspoon Bldg or anv of itsPhiladelphiaDepositorietRobb, D.D., Rev. Paul White, Rev.J. M. John.ston, Rev. Elmer Russell,Rev. J. M. Wylie, Rev. Blair, Rev.Redpath, Rev. J. S. Martin, D.D.,Rev. Robert Park, Rev. John Coleman,D.D., and Rev. J. C. Slater, D.D.The dining room was efficientlypresided over by Miss Lilly McKnightand her helpers. The room was tastefullydecorated and the tables arrangedwith great care. There weretables for delegates and tables forvisitors. After some little time spentin findingour places, the missionaries,both past and present, some fifteeninnumber, found themselves seated togetherat one table.The social committee, under thedirection of Mrs. John Garrett, acquitteditself well, making ample provisionfor all.The gathering together of so manyearnest Christians in behalf of Missionwork should stimulate the causeand advance the Master's Work.CORRESPONDENT.^aoSS',0 W h i t e L a k e C a m p ?HERE'S the old camping ground. Looks quiet. Doesn't it?Don't be misled. It's the liveliest place you ever saw. Somethingdoing every minute. Inspirational meetings, wonderfulsinging, good clean sports, beautiful surroundings, and eats—.Religious EducationEach day we are privileged to enjoy a few hours with the bestpreachers in the Covenanter Church. Short Talks on the Bible. Questionsand answers on Daily Problems. Helps to the Young.Sports and EntertainmentSuitable directors have been chosen to leadus in our sport activities: Baseball, VolleyBall, Basketball, Swimming, Ro-wing, Hiking.Every night we have camp-fire withHarold Beattyshowing the girlswhat an ideal husbandhe would make.various forms of entertainment. If youdon't think we have a lively time, ask someone who's been there.RATES : : $1.50 PER DAYSupply Your Own Blankets and Pillow—We Supply the Rest.Write for particulars:PAUL H. PRITCHARDWhite Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y.In the Foothills of the Catskills

12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84S y n o d ' s N e w B u d g e t$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0Appropriationto SchemesChurch Erection$ 2,000SeminaryS 3,500Foreign Missions41,000Students' Aid2,000Southern Mission7,600Widows and Orphans2,700Domestic Mission'11,500Ministerial Relief3,400Indian Mission2,000Jewish Mission3,200Witness CommitteeGeneva College(With the understanding that an amountnot to exceed $1,000 of this be availablefor travelling expenses of Covenanter studentsliving at a distance.)4,70013,000Evangelistic CommitteeWomen's Association2,500900Apportionment to PresbyteriesCentral Canada$ 550New York$12,850Colorado4,300Ohio4,800Illinois5,700Philadelphia9,300Iowa6,800Pacific Coast5,200Kansas17,100Pittsburgh30,100Rochester$ 3,300Rules Governing the Budgetremain as last year—except there has been put on trial for one year a provision allowing the individual tomake contributions over and above the Budget, providing he specifically designates it to go that way.After observing the effects of this new provision for this year Synod will reaffirm or rescind it at nextSynod. This should not affect the giving of congregations in any way.' The former rules still prevail.It affects only the individual who may wish to take advant^e of it.Appeal to CongregationsStart on your Budget now! Why waittill the year is half gone? Send something to the treasurers eachmonth. The congregations which raised their Budget easiest were the ones which contributed month bymonth. If every congregation will begin early and keep at it we will see the Budget raised by the endof the year.Slogan: OVER THE TOP AND BEYONDTHE FORWARD MOVEMENT.

SABBATH SCHOOL AND C. Y. P. U. TOPICS FOB JULY 18. PRAYER MEETING TOPIC FOR JULY 14.VOL. 84. NO. 2182.4 3 R D Y E A RJUNE .30, 1926.FOUNDED BY JOHN W. PRITCHARD SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1884"Our Banner" was merged in the Christian Nation in June. 1894. The Reformed Presbyterian Standard was merged in the Chri tian Nation April 1st, 1909. TheChristian,^Nation became an international weelcly October 4th. 1911.Published Weekly at Ridgefield Park, N. J., for the ReformedEntered as second-class matter at the post oflSce atPresbyterian Church. $2..50 Per Year. Single Copy, 10 Cents.Ridgefield Park, N. J., under act of March 3, 1879.EXECUTIVE AND EDITORIAL OFFICES: 1105 TRIBUNE BUILDING, NEW YORK CITYT H E M A R C H O F E V E N T SMAGISTRATE REPORTS LESS INTOXI­CATION.THE press of New York City would givethe impression that drunkenness israpidly increasing. The statement is repeatedlymade that the EighteenthAmendment and tne Volstead Act are producinga race of inebriates. We are informedthat there are more arrests forintoxication than ever before. And nowspeaks Chief Magistrate William McAdooof the City Court. In 1924, there were11,256 arrests in the city for intoxication.In 1925, there were 9,391 such arrests, adecrease of a little more than 16 per cent!In making the charge of ineffectivenessagainst the prohibitory act, evidently"some one has blundered."RUM-RUNNING TO BE FURTHERCURBED.A committee of the Canadian House ofCommons has been investigating the matterof smuggling liquor into the UnitedStates. During this investigation, whichhas continued for four months, witnessesfrankly confessed their guilt, though theyclaimed they were violating no Canadianlaw and that it was no concern of Canadianauthorities if they did violate lawsof the United States. The commonestmethod employed was to load vessels withliquor from Canadian distilleries, bill thecargoes for the West Indies, China, Japan,almost any port, and then land the cargoesat Buffalo, Oswego, Detroit and Chicago.The Committee's report recommendsthat the border patrol be put in the handsof the Royal Mounted Police. This forcehas an enviable record of "getting itsman." The report further recommends:BY REV. JOHN H. PRITCHARD. D. D."Doubts have been cast upon the sufficiencyof existing legislation to prohibit or their faces toward the light.begin to see the need of reform and setauthorize regulations prohibiting the illegalexport of intoxicating liquors to the movement, says: "Local option in Ger­The New York Times, reporting theUnited States. To the extent to which many is 'Gemeindebestimungsrecht,' whichsuch legislation may be insufficient, the on account of man's mortality is shortenedcommittee recommends that it be amended. to 'Gbr.' ""The committee further recommendsthat as soon as possible regulations bemade to prohibit clearances being grantedto vessels carrying liquor as cargo, sailingfrom a Canadian port to a United Statesport, such regulations to make an exceptionin favor of liquor being imported intothe United States in accordance with thelaws of that country."GROWING TEMPERANCE SENTIMENTIN GERMANY.The temperance tide seems to be risingsteadily in Germany. The question hasentered the political arena and is gainingground. The Catholic Centrists form thethird party in the Reichstag in the matterof voting strength. This party is takingthought and proposes action concerningthe matter.- The Centrists are joiningforces with the Socialists, who are thestrongest party in the Reichstag.The plans under consideration do not goso far as to propose prohibition of the traffic,nor yet local option similar to thatunder which so large a territory in theUnited States voted itself dry in pre-Volsteaddays. But complete reform of thelicense system is proposed. Of course, itis a mistake to imagine that any temperancelaw short of prohibition will solve theproblem of the liquor traflSc. But Germany,evidently, must leam that lessonthrough her own experience. It is a prophecyof the dawn when the legislatorsFREETHINKERS PROTEST.The Mayor of New York City and theGovernor of the State gave an official receptionto Cardinal Bonzano, the PapalLegate, and to his fellow Cardinals whoare delegates to the Eucharistic Congressnow in session in Chicago. The AldermanicChamber in New York City Hallwas decorated for the occasion and muchpomp and great show of reverence characterizedthe reception.The Freethinkers' Society of New Yorksent telegrams of protest to GovernorSmith and Mayor Walker. The basic objectionof the Society is, of course, its oppositionto all religion. However, the objectionsstressed in the telegrams are suchas should receive the approval of good, patrioticcitizens of clearer sight and holierambitions than those which brought theFreethinkers' Society into operation. Thetelegrams follow:"On behalf of the freethinkers of NewYork we wish here to enter a most emphaticprotest against the utter disregardfor the principles of the American Governmentas manifested in the reception andprivileges extended to the Papal Legate,Cardinal Bonzano, who, with other Catholicdelegates, is on his way to Chicago toattend the Eucharistic Congress."We have no objection to any welcometo any representative of a Government or(Continued on page 10)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84( m i n o m C p . ^ . ® .WINONA ACCO.M.MODATIONS.I am sending herewith a list ofavailable places for those going toWinona Lake for the Young People'sConference. Those wishing accommodationsshould write for reservationsin advance. August is a busymonth at Winona. A letter addressedto the name of the homes as listed belowwill be delivered. The person incharge of these places is Mr. B. M.Hatfield, Winona Lake, Ind.D. H. ELLIOTT,Y. P. Secretary.Rate Information.ARBOR—3 Light Housekeeping Apartmentsat $8.00; 1 Light HousekeepingApartment at $12.00;with bath.BALDWIN—12 Rooms, 2 with 2 beds;$3.50 to $7.00 one in room; $4.00to $8.00 two in room; with bath.Terms on double rooms on application.BEMENDERFER—7 Rooms, $7.00,one or two in room.BONNE VISTA—5 Rooms from $3.00to $6.00. With bath.BROWN HAVEN—5 Rooms. One inroom, $5.00. Two in Room, $7.50.With bath.BUCKEYE—(Elizabeth Little) FrontTerrace, near both Tabernacles.Housekeeping apartments and singlerooms from $2.00 to $9.00 perweek.BURNSIDE—4 Rooms, $5.00 and up,6 people each. Rooms clean, bedsgood. Gas stove in kitchen, runningwater in sink. Refrigeratorand plenty of dishes and cookingutensils. Prices, $10.00 to $15.00per week. Location central.LENORE—3 single and one doubleroom. -$5.00 to $8.00. With bath.LURENE—4 Rooms, $2.50; LightHousekeeping, $3.00.THE MARQUIS—(Rev. Rollin R.Marquis, D.D.) 4 Rooms, large,light, airy, $4.00 to $6.00. Allmodern conveniences.MARY-GEORGE—2 Rooms at $7.00per week. Light Housekeepingprivileges if desired.MARY JANE—One large room withtwo beds, $8.00 per week.MEDILLA—(Formerly Belvidere.) 4Rooms, with beds, $1.00 per dayper person. Light housekeeping50c per day per person, or half ofcottage for $25.00 per week.MERRIMAC—6 Rooms. $1.00 perday for one bed.MISSIONS HOME—12 Rooms. Withbath. $3.50 to $5.00, two in a]-oom. $5.00 tc .ST.OO one hi aroom.MISSOULA—1 Large Room with closet,double bed, and 2 extra cotsif desired. $7.00 per week. With$4.00, $5.00 and $6.00. During difficult for him to say, in many casesBible Conference $1.00 per day. at least, just what particular cottagesLight Housekeeping Apartments will have rooms for rent for the parwithprices reasonable.ticular days desired. In writing Mr.^^ ASHINGTON—4 Rooms, very com- Hatfield be sure to specify the numfortable,convenient, and clean, ber of rooms or beds desired and perveniences.Rates reasonable. Modein con- =ons to be accommodated.JAMES S. MARTIN.WENATCHIE—6 Rooms, $1.00 perGREELEY, COLO.day, $5.00 per -week, with bath.Most of our young folks who wereWILLIARD—6 Rooms. $1.00 per dayteaching- the past winter are home forfor one bed. Light Housekeeping.the summer. Anna Dickie, MildredWINONA COTTAGE —10 Rooms.McMillan, Calvin and Russell Alex-$5.00 to $7.00 per week. With„ .„ ^^ .^ ^r-. ^ ,, ander, these from a distance. Alsobath. Breakfast served.HILLSIDE COTTAGE—18 Double Myrta McMillan, Pearl Copeland andweek. Light Housekeeping privRooms, from $3.00 to $10.00 per Most Gertrude of these Grant, have in return nearby engagementsfor next year, which speaksplaces.ileges. Modern. Extra goodbeds. Nearest tabernacle. (Mrs. well for "our young folks."H. W. Ball, P. 0. Box 353, WinonaLake, Ind.Our graduates this year includeCOLUMBIA—(Annette Frazier.) 4Room Apartment with bath. Com­Eleanor McClelland, A.B., fromState Teachers' College, MargueriteMoore and Merlin Alexander frompletely furnished. $150.00 for College High, Margaret Gilchrist andseason. 3 rooms, $5.00 to $7.00 John Edgar from Greeley High, anda week. Bath in cottage. Hot Gilford Alexander from Gill High,and cold water.near hom

June 30, 1926A FAMILY PAPERE d i t o r i a lNEXT ON THE HORIZON—WINONA!We know what a sensation is everywherecreated by the rising of a new starin the heavens. Of course, its firstappearanceis noted only by a few—some lonelywatcher of the skies who keeps his nightvigils while the rest of mankind are asleep,and whose testimony that a new worldis near, and a new light ?hining upon us,is often greeted with doubt and unbelief.But He who created the stars and directstheir course makes them to rise, and shine,and to shed their light about us whethermen believe they are over our heads ornot. Our doubts or opposition cannot staythe onward movements of God. But wisemen welcome new stars, worship Him whocreated such wonders and who directstheir course; and they show their wisdomby seeking humbly to follow wherever thestar may lead.At last Synod our Forward Secretarywisely said, "The next great thing nowon our horizon is the coming Young People'sConvention at Winona." Is not thisa star of the first magnitude of whosegracious coming every member of the CovenanterChurch should be aware, andknowing its significance greet its comingwith worship, praise and prayer?Of course the movement and cause ofwhich this is to be the visible embodimenthad its origin long before this, but doesnot the hope of a UNITED MEETING ofall the young people of the CovenanterChurch take rank in newness and importancewith the appearance of a new star inour ecclesiastical heavens ? No power butHis who creates the stars and wheels theminto their appointed orbit could ever haveinaugurated this project and started it onits way toward us. That is why we sayits appearance on the horizon is a call toprayer and worship. For while theplanets and stars move forward inevitablyand irresistably by natural laws overwhich we have no control, it is not thisway in spiritual movements. In many alife an early star of promise has appearedonly to set, and the light of day has gonedown while it is yet noon.This Winona Convention has in it thepossibilities of both good and evil. It mayprove to be the star of hope, a "bright andmorning star" that gives promise of a newday just following; or it may be merely a"wandering star" of which we hear nothingmore, leaving no good in its brief transit.One thing is sure, if this meeting isnot rich in spiritual values, calling ouryoung people to a higher consecration, amore intimate walk with Christ, and moreconsistent and whole-hearted devotion tothe principles of their profession, it will bea disappointing failure. Physical recreation,social pleasures, or the usual considerationsof a summer vacation are not sufficientto make this Convention worthwhile. We want there the presence ofChrist, the power of the Holy Spirit, andthe gathering of rich harvests for God.To seek these very things we have manypledged intercessors. At the meeting ofSynod when Rev. Jesse Mitchell told thata few members of a prayer circle hadtaken the interests of the Winona meetingon their hearts for daily prayer, andasked as many as would to join this circlewith like petition, the response was unanimousand cordial. Will not the intercessionsbe continuous and importunate ? Wecannot afford to be neglectful here. Winonahas fragrant memories for many ofthe older members of our Church. Ouryoung people will meet upon holy ground—at least for all who cherish the memoryof some experiences our Synod hashad there. What hinders this meeting beingthe time when Christ will reveal Himselfto the children in even greater fullnessof blessing and power than He everhas to the fathers? Nothing hinders butour lack of faith. Let us provide the atmospherenecessary for the working ofDivine power.THE HIERARCHY OF ROME.By Dr. F. M. Foster.Yes! anybody with Covenanter blood inhis veins must confess to some indignationat the recent doings of the hierarchyof Rome. In many aspects these would belaughable, were they not acted out withhigh religious concern by gray and whitehairedmen doing their assignments as tenyear old children. One of the number borethe ponderous title—"Cardinal Bonzano,the Pope's Legate to the Eucharistic Congress."Now the Pope is represented tobe next to Christ, His immediate representative.His spokesman, clothed with directand exclusive authority. Those who believethis are expected to pay, and do payhonor to the Pope as if he was himself theChrist of God. As the Pope could not attendthe Congress, he was represented byBonzano, who was accorded honor and dignityand almost divine reverence as forthe Pope. A throne was set for him inall the stately make-up of a King. Theeight Cardinals had thrones facing "HisEminence." They held lower position, andmust bow to the Pope's representative. Sothey bowed and kowtowed and kissed hisring as children playing King. When Bonzanoarrived at City Hall, New York, hewas taken to a throne in the AldermanicChamber, and the great State of New Yorkand the great City of New York were humiliatedby these two high officials, theGovernor and Mayor, being brought up to"His Eminence"—that is what he is called—and introduced to him. And they bowedthe knee and kissed the ring on Bonzano'shand. When people of distinction visit theGovernor they are introduced to His Excellencythe Governor, and to His Honorthe Mayor, when visiting City Hall. Butthe Governor and Mayor were introducedto the Pope's Legate on his throne, andbowed the knee, and kissed the ring onhis hand. This is recognition of, and declarationof, the Pope's authority over theState, and was done by the chief ruler inthe greatest State in the Union. BothNew York State and City have been humiliatedby the presumption of their chiefrulers.Rome carries the spectacular to the limitof possible resources. The so-called Princesof the Church, with Bonzano the Pope'sLegate, clothed in scarlet robes (see Revelation17:3, 4), with Bishops and priestsin richest of flowing garments, paraded onthe street, and entered the Cathedral, theCardinals sitting on thrones facing Bonzano.No doubt the scene was impressive,but it was as far from the Lowly Nazareneas the poles are apart. He had not whereto lay His head. These who claim to bePrinces in His Church surround themselveswith and clothe themselves withthe richest garments human skill can devise.They wear the most costly jewels.They receive honors as in God's stead.And the chief in the bufoonery—CardinalBonzano who represented the Pope—heldout his hand for Governors and Mayorsand dignitaries to kiss the emerald on hisfinger. And in solemn mein, with thewhite of his eyes turned up, he pronouncedthe Pope's blessing! The shame of it!And in this Protestant land! And whenthe cavalcade entrained, lo! it also, fromengine to tail, was freshly groomed in scarlet:and people along the line of travelbowed and worshipped as Bonzano pronouncedthe Pope's blessing. See? ThePope's blessing!! Barnum told the truth—"People like to be fooled." But the seriousmatter here is—they are playing withthe souls of men!New York City.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GENEVACOLLEGE.Your Committee on Geneva CollegeWould Respectfully Report:Having carefully considered the reportof the Board of Corporators and the Boardof Trustees, your Committee findsthereinmany items of great interest to the wholeChurch. There are numerous evidencesof wise counsellings having for their definitepurpose an increasing realization ofa broad vision of usefulness, culture andspiritual service for Geneva.For the faithful and untiring personal

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84efforts of those in charge of the variousDepartments of the College work, for thecarefully planned and energetically executedteam work manifested in carryingout the constructive policies of the management,above all for the rich blessingof God on this branch of the Church'swork evidenced among other things bymany and large financialgifts, by a greatlyincreased enrollment of students, bythe general good health of the faculty andstudents throughout the year, and by theevident working of the Holy Spirit in thestudent body, this Synod has profound reasonfor gratitude to God.An arresting feature of the year's historyin Geneva is the number of spiritualevents recorded. Prominent among theseis the series of meetings conducted by Mr.Purkiss of the Christian Laymen's Associationwhich resulted (1) In the decisionof a number of students to accept Christ;(2) In the formation of ten or twelveprayer groups among the students. Themembers of these groups purposed to becomeactive personal workers. The convocationfor young people held in May,when 400 students were assembled at Geneva,was with its finespiritual programanother notable event in the College year.A few suggestive quotations from thereport of the Board of Trustees may beused to express the Synod's appreciationof various leaders in the College activities.Of Mrs. Edith Copeland Martin, thesewords are used: "She was not only faithfulin attendance and the wise advisor inthe meetings of the Board, but gave unreservedlyof her time and energy to theservice of the College."In the passing of Mr. John T. Reeves,Geneva lost a very true and interestedfriend. "He was a Christian gentleman,kindly and courteous, making associationwith him a delight." "He was a capableand successful business man, making hisadvice and counsel of the greatest value."Very warm and commendatory are thewords describing the work and service ofPresident Pearce. For example: "Hecomes to the close of his third year asPresident of the College stronger thanever in the love and confidence of the entireconstituency of the College." "He hasthe unbounded respect, confidence and affectionof the students." "Harmony, goodwill and a spirit of cooperation have prevailedin the Faculty. The high spiritual,moral and scholastic standards of the Collegehave been maintained and advanced.The whole home of the college life hasbeen of a 'high order.' "Vice President Clark has surpassedhimself in the effective work he has doneduring the past year for Geneva andshould be highly commended for his presentingGeneva's cause wherever he hasgone. He has secured during the past yearseveral magnificent gifts for the College.The notable achievements of Geneva in thefield of Oratory and Debate are to be attributedin no small measure to the workof Dr. Clark.Dr. J. S. Martin, Executive Secretary ofGeneva College, has done extensive workin organizing Alumni Clubs, directing thepublicity department of the College, overseeingstudent publications and negotiatingfor the purchase of the supplies forthe College in addition to the work involvedin the Endowment Campaign.We make mention of various featuresof the College life and work.1. The Extension School is ever broadeningin its influence and becoming a valuableservice department. A marked spiritof cooperation with this work has manifesteditself—many employers assistingtheir employees to secure instructionthrough this department of Geneva.2. The Summer School is also growingin size and efficiency.3. The founding of a department of Financeand Commerce has been made possiblethrough a special endowment for thispurpose.4. The net gain of 180 students overlast year. In connection with this we notewith approval the provision that has beenmade to assist with the travelling expensesof Covenanter students coming to Genevafrom a distance.5. The College officials and athleticteams are doing good service in taking theleadership in eliminating professionalismand maintaining a high standard of cleanathletics. The outstanding event in theathletic life of the College during the pastyear was the "dedication of Geneva'ssplendid new stadium."6. This has been the banner year, financially,for the College. Although thereis a considerable deficit in the current account,there have been many large contributionsto the Endowment Fund. Thesituation is summed up thus in the reportof the Board of Trustees: "The total endowmentlast year was $361,000; this yearit is $644,000. We can only say, 'Whathath God wrought.' "We recommend:1. That D. H. Elliott be elected his ownsuccessor on'the Board of Corporators fora term of three years.2. That the College be authorized to secure150 Psalters and the expense be defrayedby the Literary Fund.3. That the Board of the Trustees ofSynod be authorized to sell the groundformerly used as an athletic fieldin casethat at any time in their judgment it becomesdesirable to do so.4. That President Pearce and Dr. T. M.Slater be heard by Synod on behalf of theCollege.Respectfully submitted,A. M. THOMPSON,R. C. ADAMS,0. M. F. THOMPSON,JOHN M. ALLEN,HOWARD H. BOYD.REPORT ON SECRET SOCIETIES.During the current month, a Kentuckypastor preached a strong sermon chargingthat one reason why young people wereleaving the church and becoming wild wasthe failure of parents to set better examples.The result was that the deacons waitedupon him in a body and asked him to resignhis charge. He refused and they padlockedthe church doors, but they couldnot silence his testimony. The next Sabbathhe preached to a greater crowd thanever, though outside the church building.The Covenanter Church in her witnessagainst oath bound secrecy has stirredbitter opposition, but she must hold on toher testimony even though it means padlocksand persecutions. The Chairman ofthis Committee knows a home that wasvery friendly to the Covenanter Churchuntil the parents learned of our testimonyregarding secrecy. That little bit of informationin its coming into the homeseemed to rust the hinges of the door—though it still slowly swings open to Covenanterwitnesses!Those inside, as well as those outsidethe lodge, need more knowledge regardingthe unscriptural nature of Secret Societies.Secret society writers are ever comparingor contrasting the lodge with thechurch in striving to make the lodge thegreat attraction. John J. Lanier, in KansasCity, a Free Mason, speaks of thechurch as being comprised of the highchurchman, the low churchman, and thebroad churchman. The high tries to driveeverybody to the top story. The low tothe basement, while the broad churchmantries to move all of them out of doors.The writer then pictures the Master makingHis appearance and saying, "Silly childrenfor whom I built your temple, I livein every part of it—and in silent untenantedplaces between the stars." This,says the writer, is the church, and it isalso masonry. It is just here that we takeissue with masonry. If the Master is inevery part of it, why is his name cancelledfrom their ritual? When they read fromthe 1st Epistle of Peter 2nd chapter, orthe 2nd Epistle of Thess. 3rd chapter, orthe Epistle of Hebrews 7th chapter, whydo they omit every reference to JesusChrist? Their Bible is not the Christian'sBible. The Master is not in every part

June 30, 1926 A FAMILY PAPERof their Bible and not in every part ofmasonry.Loyalty to Jesus Christ surely calls forseparation from such a society.The Ku Klux Klan is another secret societywhich has laid a strong grip uponthis country. Its membership, accordingto conservative estimates, runs into millionsand many are of the opinion that itwill become much stronger yet. Unlikethem, we believe the tide has alreadyturned. Take Colorado, for example, witha Klan Governor, a Klan Senator, and aKlan Mayor in its capitol city. For a timethe Protestant Herald championed theKlan and its principles, then came a splitand the Protestant Herald of May 26thwrites: "How do you like it, Protestants?Thousands of you were induced to enterinto Protestant secret orders with the ideathat you might thereby protect yourhomes, your country, and the world. Andyou find now that under some df theleaderships your best loyalty was used tosubserve individual political ambitions.. . . Protestant ideals are endangered andsacrificed and the little remaining poweris being used to boycott and defame. . . .Three months ago, some of you might havebeen justified in your fears, when youwere threatened from this quarter. Butall that day is passed."Inside the Klan there is division andstrife.—outside sentiment against the Klanis growing and is being reflected in legislation.According to the New York Timesof January 13th, 1926, the Walker Anti-Klan Statute was declared valid by the rulingof the Court of Appeals of New YorkState. One might wonder why there hasbeen no legislation against masonry, butit may come. It is a well known fact thatin Italy, Mussolini, recognizing the allpowerful influence of masonry in the armyand politics, ordered the lodges to disbandand forbade their meetings, as reasonableto the safety of the State. While we holdno brief for the Italian Premier, and donot know all the motives that promptedhis action, yet we believe that God canuse the wrath of man to praise him, andthe day may not be far distant when othercountries may find it necessary to legislatenot only against masonry but against alloath bound secret societies. Jesus Christhas assured us every plant that my heavenlyFather hath not planted shall be rootedup. In the strength of this assurance letus continue our testimony even more vigorouslyagainst oath-bound secrecy untilthe uprooting is accomplished.Your Committee would recommend:1. That pastors keep it prominently beforetheir people.2. That members of our Church takeevery opportunity to converse on the subjectof secrecy with members of secret orders.3. That Committee on Witness Bearingfurnish congregations with literature onthe subject so that they may broadly circulatethe same.DAVID CALDERWOOD.SIGNS OF THE TIMES."The Lord reigneth: let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of the isles be gladthereof. Clouds and darkness are roundabout him: righteousness and judgmentare the habitation of his throne. A firegoeth before him and burneth up his enemiesround about him."We are often dismayed when we see theforces of evil rampant and claiming victory.We become discouraged when wehear it said that the situation is hopeless,and the world must become worse andworse until the Lord comes in person tooverthrow evil and set up His Kingdom inthe earth.But the Psalmist was not troubled byany such pessimistic view. He saw theLord already exalted and seated upon Histhrone, and although clouds and darknessare round about him, we are assured thathis enemies shall not triumph, nor can thegates of hell prevail against the church ofJesus Christ. Any temporary advantageis only an eddy in the current that issweeping on for the victory of the kingdomof our Lord. There is no such thing as thedefeat of the plan of God, and whenChrist taught us to pray "Thy kingdomcome," He expects us to look up in faithfor the answer, notwithstanding the assertionsof those who boast of the triumphof wickedness.We are not unmindful of the many evidencesof the activity of'the forces of evil.In order to avoid needless repetition, wecommend the re-reading of the excellentreport on this subject last year, as conditionstoday are so well outlined in that reportthat we need not dwell upon them. Aglance over our minutes also reveals thefact that the reports of various Boards andCommittees submit a retrospect of theevents of the past year, so that we havemany viewpoints presented each year.But there are some things that may beemphasized. Prominent among these isthe action taken in recent Assemblies ofother churches. We cannot but regretthat the largest Psalm singing body in thisland has abandoned its testimony for theexclusive use of the Psalms in worship,and has joined the ranks of those who putsongs of human composition on a paritywith the Psalms of Inspiration. How longcan a church maintain its testimony forthe full inspiration of the Scriptures afterthus dishonoring the Psalms, and refusingthem the exclusive place which their Divineinspiration demands?The concessions made to the advocatesof Modernism in other church courts hassurely weakened the testimony of thosechurches in behalf of the fundamental articlesof our Christian faith, and is a seriousretrogression from the attainments ofthe reformation.The renewed activities and aggressivecampaign of the lawless liquor interestsare a challenge to all advocates of law andorder. The triumph of candidates for officein the late primary elections while advocatingsuch modification of prohibitionlaws as will permit the manufacture andsale of wine and beer gives evidence thatthe battle for prohibition is not yet won.We are impressed with the failure ofthe nations to seek for the only basis forpermanent peace. There are many indicationsthat the world is facing the disasterof another great war as the result of thatpolitical intrigue that is utterly selfish andputs material advantage above the commongood. God's judgments must followthe persistent disregard of His law, andthe dishonor done to His Son in the refusalof the nations to acknowledge Himas the "King of kings and the Lord oflords."But the prospect is not all dark. Whenthe promises of God fail, the outlook ofthe church will be discouraging. But likeJoshua of old, we can say, "That not onething hath failed of all the good thingswhich the Lord your God spake concerningyou; all are come to pass unto you, andnot one thing hath failed thereof." Ourfaith is unshaken that the promises ofGod are to be accepted in all their fulness.The revival is on the way. "The earthshall be filledwith the knowledge of theglory of the Lord, as the waters cover thesea." The work of the Christian Laymen'sAssociation in organizing the membershipof the church in prayer circles for definiteprayer and personal work for the salvationof those who have not yet accepted theSaviour is manifestly in accord with themethod of the Apostolic Church. If allour congregations could enlist the wholemembership in this type of evangelism,the time would be hastened when "theyshall not teach every man his neighborand every man his brother saying. Knowthe Lord: for all shall know me from theleast to the greatest."Synod appoints the last Thursday ofNovember as a day of thanksgiving in thename of Christ our Redeemer for all Hisgracious benefits; and Thursday of theWeek of Prayer as a day of humiliation,confession and prayer that God may graciouslyforgive us as His covenant people.Respectfully submitted,JOHN C. SLATER,WILBUR J. McBURNEY,F. D. FRAZER.

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84bows in reverence at the burning bush.the children of Israel. The heavyWhile God speaks, Moses hides hisburdens of his own people ought tohthe Sabbath Schoolcall loudly to Moses to come to their Lesson forthe Chfldrenface. Sometimes when folksi sufferthey think perhaps after all, God doesrescue.- not know all about them. But HeMoses was reluctant to heed God'sBY REV. A. A. WYLIE. eall Five times he declined to ac- BY ANNA PRITCHARD GEORGE, does and He cares. Sometimes suf-Lesson for July 18. 1926. cept the commission. The flrsthesi- Lesson lll.-July 18, 1926. fering is good for us. The Jews haveTHE CALL OF MOSES. tancy on his part may have been com- THE CALL OF MOSES. been suffering m Egypt, and perhapsExodus 3:10-15 and 4:10-12. mendable, as it revealed a humble Exodus 2:11-4:18 they have sometimes wondered if GodIn this lesson we shall center our -^.-^ g^t how may we account for Golden Text: Certainlv i will be really knew and understood. He did,attention on all of chapters three and hj, persistent reluctance? The an- with thee.-Ex. 3:12. but they needed the training Ihavefour. These chapters deserve a care- g^gr to this is found in his own ex- Russel, where was Samuel when God surely seen the affliction of my peofulreading. As you read them perience He had tried once and called him to give a message to Eli? ple which are m Egypt, and havethoughtfully I am sure you will find a failed. He knew as no one else could "In his bed in the Temple. He was heard their cry. I know their sornumberof interesting things. Let us j^^ow the mighty power of Egypt and just a little boy."rows and I am come down to deliversuggest that you keep these thoughts pharaoh's determination to hold on to Where was Paul when God called them out of the hand of the Egypinmind as you study them. (1) How igj.a,el. He well understood the weak- him to give up doing harm to the tians, and to bring them up out ofthe Father-heart of God yearns to de- nggg ^f the Israelites. They were un- Christians and to work for Jesus, that land unto a good land and aliver His children from the cruel bond- organized, untrained, and cowed by Marcus? "On the road on the way large, unto a land flowing with milkage of Egypt. (2) The purpose of yea^g of slavery. He had fled as a to Damascus." and honey." Then God says, "I willGod is to get Moses, now prepared by fugitive from justice. The forty years God called Mosies, too, to lead his send thee unto Pharaoh, that thouhis eighty years of training, to lead in i^'^the wilderness had caused him to people out of Egypt.mayest bring forth my people ... outthat deliverance. (3) Moses is per- ghun all responsibility. But potent as After Mosses had decided to choose of Egypt." God chooses Moses to be thesistently reluctant to undertake the these reasons are, they did not justify his own people and their God, Ann, great leader of the mighty force ofgreat task. (4) How very patient his persistence in refusing to yield to and had killed the Egyptian for be- the Jews.God is in answering every excuse God's call. ing cruel to the Hebrew, where did When Moses left Egypt he waswhich Moses presents. (5) The wen- One of the objections of Moses was Moses go? "He ran away up-into quick tempered and impetuous;derful revelation of God's character that the people would not believe him. the mountains." thought he could accomplish mostrevealed through it all. They would say, "Jehovah hath not On the sand table score the course anything. But God has been train-The actual call of Moses is given in appeared unto thee." To meet that of the Nile. Use boxes for houses ing him in the mountains while hethe tenth verse of chapter three. God Qod gave Moses three signs, which in the cities. Stand colored splints in cared for the sheep. Moses is humblesays, "Come now, therefore, and I would be sufficient credentials to the the sand for the Jewish people work- now.will send thee unto Pharaoh." The people and to Pharaoh that Moses ing in the brick fields and in these Sometimes a boy or girl will thinkforce of that word "therefore" seems came with the authority of God. (1) deep stone pits. Even the children they would like to help in Sabbathto be, "Because of what you have seen The rod and the serpent. The serpent are carrying water and doing the School or in the church, but as soonand heard go unto Pharaoh." Now formed a part of the crown of the smaller tasks. Clothespins will do as the work is found they begin towhat had Moses seen and heard that Pharaohs and was used as a symbol for the Egyptian masters. make excuses. Perhaps they thinkshould move him to obey the command of Egyptian power. What an insigni- On the table use this mirror for them true. Moses now begins to makeof God to undertake the deliverance of ficant thing the rod was in the hand the Red Sea and the Gulfs of Suez excuses so as not to be leader, butIsrael? He had seen the burning of Moses. Yet with God back of it and Akabah. At the southern end of God overcomes them all.bush. What was the signiflcance of it became omnipotent. (2) The lep- this peninsula is the country of Mid- When Moses says, "Who am I, thatthat? Fire has always been a symbol reus hand. What an impression that ian, where Moses now lives, caring I should go unto Pharaoh?" God anofGod. However, the striking- thing would make upon the Israelites who for the sheep of Jethro, whose daugh- swers, "I will be with thee . . . andabout this fire was that the bush was looked upon leprosy as a sign of the ter he married. when thou hast brought .forth thenot consumed. The source of the fire power of death in its most awful form. Are the Jews happy in Egypt, people ... ye shall serve God uponis in the fuel. This is seen in the fact (.3) The third sign was that of the Vera? "No." Does God intend that this mountain."that as soon as the wood is consumed water and the blood. The Nile was the they shall stay there, Mildred ? "No, Then Moses asks whom shall hethe fire goes out. But in the case of great god of Egypt. The source of they are to go back to Palestine." tell the Jews, has sent him as leader,the burning bush the source of the fire'stheir life and power. To be able to turn Can this great host of people go back and God says, "I am that I am. Ienergy was itself and not the dry its waters into blood would prove the without a leader, Margaret? "No." am hath sent me unto you.''thorn bush. Is not this a striking power of the God of Moses over the One day Moses is leading the sheep Moses is given a number of signsfigure of God's self-existence and so gods of Egypt.among the hills on Mt. Horeb, called to prove that he has been sent byof His inexhaustible resources. As Then God gave Moses a guarantee Sinai. Cover these mountains with God. He has in his hand a rod. Godone says, "His gifts diminish not the of success. Moses had hesitated to leafy t-wigs and thorny ones for the says, "Cast it on the ground." Itstore which He has to bestow. He undertake the work because he real- bushes. Moses is thinking of his becomes a serpent and Moses runs.gives and is none the poorer. He ized the tremendous difficulties that brother and sister and all his Jew- "Take it by the tail," calls God.works and is never weary; He oper- lay in the path of success. Did God ish relatives back in Egypt, siuffer- Moses, obedient though fearful,ates unspent; He loves and loves for- seek to minimize those difficulties? ing from the cruelties of the Egyp- catches the serpent by its tail and itever; and through the ages the fire No. But over against the difficulties tians.turns again into the rod.burns on, unconsumed and undecayed." God placed Himself as more than suf- As he dreams along he suddenly Next God says, "Put now thy handThe burning bush has the same signi- ficient for every difficulty. As the sees something strange in the dis- into thy bosom." When Moses takesflcance as the name God gave Himself difficulties mounted mountain high tance—a thorny bush on fire. Fasten it out again his hand is leprousi, whitein verse fourteen when He said, "I before Moses' eyes, he must have red paper in the bush for the flames, as snow! Is not that a dreadful dis-AM THAT I AM." And that was the cried, "Who is sufficient for these Moses watches for a time. The flames ease, and almost impossible to cure,God who would be back of Moses at things?" "I am," answered the Lord are still there, but the bush does not Frances? "Yes." "Put thine handevery step of the great task that faced in every word He spake to Moses, burn up. into thy bosom again," calls God.him. "I, the self-existent, eternal God; I, Moses goes nearer, and God calls This time when Moses pulls out hisMoses had heard of the covenant- the covenant-keeping God; I, the God to him from the burning bush: "Moses, hand it is well again.making and covenant-keeping God. of Sovereign power over Pharoah and Moses!" He answers, "Here am I." "If they will not believe also theseNo doubt, his parents had told him the gods of Egypt; I, the ever-present Then God tells him not to come close, two signs, neither hearken unto thyabout this God and he had come to God; I, Jehovah, will overcome every but to take his shoes from off his voice, that thou shalt take of thehave faith in Him. He would know difficulty and give abundant success, feet, "for the place whereon thou -water of the river, and pour it uponof His dealings with Abraham, Isaac Trust in me." standest is holy ground." the dry land; and the water whichand Jacob. This One was no stranger The lesson is rich in many deep re- John, cannot we talk to God and --hou takest out of the river shall betohim. Now he heard Him speaking ligious experiences of life. Perhaps worship Him at home as well as in -mme blood upon the dry land."and giving him a commission to go one thing- stands out above all else. It the church ? But the church is al- Would you not think Moses wouldand deliver His people. Behind the is this. When God calls us to a cer- together for worshipping God; it is be ready to go now, Bobby? But hecarrying out of this undertaking was tain work He himself will stand by us His house and is more sacred, just has still one more excuse. He hasthe promise, the covenant, the oath till that work is done. Consciousness as this ground around the burning lived for so many years as a shepherdof a faithful God.of cur own weakness joined with faith bush, so we should be reverent at all in the hills that he fears he cannotThen Moses had heard the cry of in God's power equips us for any work, times in the church just as Moses speak well enough. So God promises

June 30, 1926A FAMILY PAPERto send his brother Aaron to speakfor him, Moses to tell Aaron whatto say.Moses is satisfied now, and withgreat courage, but with a humbleheart—no conceit or self-pride—hestarts forth on the mission laid outfor him by his Lord.Our Golden Text tells us why Moseswas not afraid. Why was it, Ernest?"God said to him, 'Certainly I will bewith thee.'"foung People's DnionBY REV. W. C. McCLURKIN.Topic for Sabbath, July 18, 1926.WHAT WE LEARN FROM THEOUT-OF-DOORS.Psalm 19:1-6.Psalms: 19:1-4, No. 42; 104:12-15,No. 283; 104:1-8, No. 281; 104:9-11,No. 282; 65:4-6, No. 172; 148:1-3, No.C99; 72:1-4, No. 192; 8:1-7, No. 13.References: Rom. 1:20; Acts 14:17; Psa. 97:6; 147:7, 8; 102:11; Zech.13:1; Prov. 24:30, 31; Gen. 15:5; 24:60; 28:10, 11, 17; I Cor. 11:14."The heavens declare the glory ofGod." Anybody who can not get thisteaching from the heavens must beworse than deaf: he must be "dumb."He may be among the wise of thisworld; but a "fool" in the estimationof God. We would like to say to thefor the sun" (somewhat bigger thanthe house where your "cuckoo" isperched and from which he "cuckoos")"which is as a bridegroom coming outof his chamber, and rejoiceth as astrong man to run a race. His goingforth is from the end of the heaven,and his circuit unto the ends of it: andthere is nothing hid from the heatthereof." We cannot get away fromhim. He keeps our earth going in acircle. A circuit we call a "year."The 365^,4 whirls, while making thecircuit, make our days and nights,which, taken separately, are of constantlyuneven lengths, but, takentogether, are always the same, andcalled by us a "solar day," which weHave you seen the sun rise in theEa.st in the morning, sweep over theheaven, and disappear at night belowthe Western horizon? David comparesthe beauty of the sun to that ofa bridegroom—an oriental bridegroom—arrayed in his best robes. We thinkof the golden beauty of the sunrise, 12:22, 23; Prov. 14:14; Jer. 7:24;of the previous announcement of his I Kings 11:9; II Cor. 11:3.coming by Sir Chanticleer, and then To the average individual nothingthe waiting hush and expectancy, until seems more tragic than the loss ofthe clear beams of the rising sun break physical vision, and yet we constantlythrough the curtains of night—and lo! see those who have overcome thesein gorgeous array the bridegroom handicaps, and put us to shame bystands eager to greet the breaking day their constructive works and keen in­that through the long night hassight into the meaning of life. Asawaited his coming. And as he ad­Mrvances to meet the day the sleeping thor from Hadley, Mass., said, "GodClarence Hawkes, the blind au­have learned to divide into hours, hosts of earth bestir themselves and took away my eyes that my Soulminutes and seconds. From the moon hurry hither and yon about their might see."which reflects his light we have our duties.Yet there is a greater and moremonths. Where do we learn to make The parable of Christ, the waiting terrible loss of vision which constantlyconfronts us, the loss of our spirit­our weekly division of time? Not bride, the delayed bridegroom, and thefrom nature, but from Divine Revelation.for us. It was very realistic. Christ and fundamental things of life.sleeping virgins have a new meaning ual vision and insight into the finerFrom the out-of-doors we may learn must have attended weddings and seen "Where there is no vision the peopleperish; but he that keepeth themuch of God, much of human life and the bridegroom delayed while this relativeand that of the bride's were prop­law, happy is he." Prov. 29:18. Itlearn to love life; but not how to dieisand be just with God. Nature can erly pleased after long coaxing, manyteach us a lot, but can not change us a words, and suitable gifts, then the delayedgroom and his attendants maybit. Voltaire, Gibbon, Rousseau, LordByron, and others like them lived proceed to the home of the bride,amidst the loveliest earthly scenery,"Thinking we stand fast, we takeno heed lest we fall."Psalms: 81:4-8, No. 222; 51:5-7, No.145; 38:10-13, No. 105; 89:19, 25-28,No. 241; 73:1, 4, 6-9, No. 196 and No.197, sing tune 197.Parallel Passages: Lam. 2:9; Ezek.the vision, the faith in the future,which is the guiding star behind allconstructive work. Whether it be thesalesman, the architect, the merchantthere to feast and make merry.and builder or the minister of the gospel,it is the vision of a new heavenand learned much; but not the way David, too, had seen many an orientalwedding; had watched his sheep,to heaven. Let us not stay out-dooisand a new earth which leads on totoo long. Let's go often to the House too, through many a long night andbigger and better things. Withoutof God (His Spiritual House) and had seen the sun, bridegroom-like,the vision, life becomes indeed "thestudy the Bible.coming forth from the tent of nightungodly astronomers: "Canst thouvale of tears." Without the visionto greet the waiting day. With hisbind the sweet influences of Pleiades,we are helpless and without incentivepoet's vision he saw the similarity,or loose the bands of Orion? Canstto carry on. Loss of vision—can anythingbe more tragic? The momentand the beautiful picture is wordpaintedfor countless men to read, asthou bring forth Mazzaroth in his Junior Topicseason? Or canst thou guide Arcturuswith his sons? Knowest thouthe individual or the church or thetrue now as then.nation forgets the ultimate goal andthe ordinances of heaven? Canst thou BY MISS MARY A. McWILLIAMS.The stars talked to David, too, asall6ws the pettiness of the present tohe watched them blazing in the clearset the dominion thereof in the earth? Topic for July 18, 1926.mar the goal of the future disaster issky through the long nights. HeCanst thou lift up thy voice to the WHAT WE LEARN FROM THEimment!thought of how Abraham had watchedclouds, that abundance of waters may OUT-OF-DOORS.Thus we see that it is the spiritualthose same stars in far-off Ur of thecover thee? Canst thou send lightnings,that they may go, and say unto Psalms: 147:16-18; 148:7-10; 97:1-Psalm 19:1-6.that IS the guiding force for the physical.Jesus said, "It is the spirit thatChaldees. They had gone with himon his journey West, had shone uponthee. Here we are?"6; 65:9-13; 104:1-9, etc.quickeneth." Pioneers of progress,him in Egypt. Isaac, Jacob and Josephhad studied them, each in turn,"The flrmament showeth His handywork."No painter's canvass has ever Acts 14:17; Prov. 30:24-28; Matt. 6:References: Ps. 8:3-9; Job 12:7-10;explorers of unknown lands, formulatorsof new devices, discoverers of newand to each, as to David, they spokeshown any flner. Human arti.sts get 28-34; Matt. 1.3:3-8.principles of scientific knowledge areof God—the real, living, true God,all their ideas from God. We are all Dear Boys and Girls:carried on by the expectancy of thewho had guided, guarded and taughtcopyists, even the so-called original There is a thunder-storm raging. Thefuture. "Where there is no visionthem. He was a God of love and tendermercy, but also a God of justice-designers among us. Who has ex­treecelled the geometrical designs in the sweeps through them; the rain dasheshistory of the nations of the pastare bending far over as the windthe people perish." A review of theuntiring, never sleeping, man's bestflakes of snow? Notwithstanding furiously against the house and win­panes; the thunder rolls; theshows indeed less fatality of loss offriend.man's advanced mathematics and en­dogineering,he never gets ahead of the lightning flashes;the whole air is elec­all nature spoke to David of God, andnational vision. May we pray thatSo.day by day and night by nightAmerica will be true to her idealsLord. Man originates, creates, nothing.Man is only an inventor or dis­the window, and see how the smoke father and the elders had taught him,tric with the storm. I watch it from David listened, remembered all hisnot disobedient to the vision of democracyand liberty and supremacycoverer. He may find out the combinationsof things and applications of away, and know it will leave the air came "a man after God's own heart."and fog of Pittsburgh is washed thought about these things, and be­of law, m this trying time when theEighteenth Amendment is being assailedand corruption in high placesJaws that are new to him; but not to clearer and refreshingly cooler after May we, too, learn to still the tumultthe Ancient of Days.a hot day. In the distance now the of our hearts and learn of Godis evidenced on every hand."Day unto day uttereth speech, and thunder rolls, the dash of the rain is through His Word and Works.To the Christian it is essential thatnight unto night showeth knowledge." not so hard, the lightning is fartherhe be true to the heavenly vision, yetThey tell us of the faithfulness and away. The parched ground is drinkingin the moisture, and the flowersand drift aimlessly and uselessly inwe see those who lose that visionpunctuality of God; the absolute reliabilityof the original and standard will come forth in greater beauty, the Prayer Meeting Topic the rivers of doubt and inactivity.clock He has set for us in the heavens. corn, and wheat, and other crops willWeariness, the reaction from activity,It is the standard for every nationality grow the better.causes the feeling of frailty and unlessthe vision is renewed the cloudson the globe. What Nature's Great God always seems so near in a thun­One can almost hear Him Topic for July 14, 1926. of bitterness dim it to obscurity. Fel­BY PAUL CURRY.Timepiece says is heard by the na­der-stormtivesof every land and clime, just as say, "Be still, and know that I AM THINGS TO GUARD AGAINST- lowship of kindred spirits to aid anddistinctly as what "The Old Clock on GOD." The might of men seems puny LOSING OUR VISION. abet one another in times of distressthe Stairs" said to Longfellow. "There compared with the immeasurableActs 13:13.should be one of the prime motivesis no speech nor language where their strength of God. The noise and (Read John 6:60-71.)of the Christian Church, in preservingvoice is not heard. Their line is gone tumult of men are hushed into nothingnesscompared to the crashing of By becoming too confident.Christ the Son.By gro-wing -weary.the vision of God the Father andout through all the earth, and theirwords to the end of the world." His thunder, the flashingof His lightning.Our God is Almighty.alities of life.(Continued on pageBy letting do-wn on the minor mor­Confidence is always a requisite to"In them hath He set a tabernacle10)

THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84Notes*''*Rev. Wm. M. Doig worshippedwith Bovina congregation June 13th.***The Winona program is almostcompleted. Watch for further announcements.***Follow the information about theWinona Conference in each issue ofthe Christian Nation.***Elder Hogg had near-pneumoniaafter returning from Synod. He isable to be around again.***Rev. W. J. Sanderson returnedfrom Synod by way of York to attendthe Carson-Gillis wedding.***The flrstregular meeting of theGeneva College Board of Trustees forthe current year was held in the maincollege building June 22nd.***The Rev. J. C. Mitchell assistedin communion the Rev. Alvin Smith,pastor of our Barnet, Vt., congregation,the third Sabbath of June.***Rev. and Mrs. Elmer G. Russelland Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Russell spenta week or ten days with the homefolks in Bovina congregation afterSynod.***j)j, J Q Breckenridge, managerof the Winona Assembly, and wife,entertained Dr. J. S. Martin in theirWinona home over the week-end ofJune 20th.***Professors Earl A. Moore, JamesT. Russell and Paul R. Cutright andwife, all of Geneva College, are thissummer taking post-graduate work inthe University of Chicago.***"The Holy Spirit's Work oYi theWorld" is the theme to be discussed atthe Christian Citizenship Conferenceat Winona Lake August 1 to 3 by Dr.J. M. Wylie, Oakdale, Illinois.***The Rev. Frank Stewart andwife, of our Second Philadelphia congregation,are enjoying their summervacation among Mr. Stewart's relativeson College Hill, Beaver Falls, Pa.***Dr. James S. McGaw and familystopped for a few days recently atWinona Lake, Ind., enroute to theirnew place of residence in Denver,Colo. They were making the trip byauto.***Elders Boyd, of the Los Angelescongregation, and Thompson, of theSanta Ana congregation, each visitedfriends and relatives in Ohio, Pennsylvaniaand West Virginia enroutehome from Synod.**vThe Revs. W. R. Redpath, FrankL. Stewart, Drs. J. R. Wylie, RobertClarke and M. M. Pearce, and Messrs.J. D. McAnlis and W. J. Sterrett eachgave an interesting report of Synodin the College Hill church Sabbathevening, June 13th.***The Rev. E. K. Patton and family,of Winchester, Kans., have renteda suite of rooms for the month of Augustfrom Miss Mary E. Fowler ofour Southern Mission, who owns andrents a cottage at Winona Lake, Ind.,where she spends her summers.***0n October 4, 1925, Rev. R. C.Reed, pastor of Central Alleghenycongregation, baptized Yee Nee Fooand Tom Wong, and on April 25 hebaptized Yee Mee. All these boyswere members of the Central AlleghenyChinese Sabbath School.***Dr. M. M. Pearce, wife anddaughter Margaret left Beaver FallsSaturday morning, June 26, for theirsummer home with Mrs. James Grahamand daughter at McGees Mills,Clearfield County, Pa. Mail addressedto them should be sent in care of Mrs.Graham.***The Rev. George A. Edgar, D.D.,Winona Lake, Ind., who has been inill health for some considerable timepast, is still confined to his bed. Mrs.Edgar will have for the summer theassistance of her daughter in caringfor him, who has been teaching thepast winter in Kansas City, Kansas.***Budget posters are ready to besent out from the Forward MovementOffice, containing for each congregationthe figuresof its local budget, itsshare of Synod's Budget and the totalbudget for the year. Deacon boardsare asked to send in the amount oftheir local budget at once to the ForwardMovement Office, so that theirposter may be complete.**'^The Geneva College Board ofTrustees at a recent meeting authorizedthe remodeling? and equipment foruse of the recently purchased Downiehouse. It is the plan to have thisready for occupancy upon the openincrof the college year, September 16.The dedication will be held at a later***'Mrs. Jane Waddell, of Almonte, date, probably in November on theOntario, attended the funeral of her evening of Home-Coming Day.father, Mr. James McMeekin, of Dalkeith,Ont., and is remaining for a***]^j.g_ Marie Lytle Stormont anddaughters, Mary and Lytle, left CollegeHill June 24th for the Stormontfew days' visit with relatives andfriends of the Lochiel congregation.***Miss Isabelle Stewart, head ofthe French department in GenevaCollege, sailed for a European tripSaturday, June 19th, with a party ofseventeen whom she will lead in a,two months' study of European countriesand peoples. Among the groupled by her are Miss Helen Ecoff, ofNew Brighton, Pa., a graduate ofGeneva in the class of 1925, and MissSara Boggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Samuel R. Boggs, of our Third Philadelphiacongregation, who graduatedfrom Geneva in the class of 1926.***Doubtless many in the Churchwill be interested to hear of the conditionof the Rev. R. A. Blair who,during the meeting of Synod, wasoperated on in a Pittsburgh hospitalfor the removal of a cataract fromhis eye. Owing to the weakened conditionof the eye the surgeons foundit impossible to remove entirely thecataract. Hence it is impossible todetermine at present writing whatthe ultimate issue will be. He is keptin the hospital under careful supervisiondaily in the hope of saving thesight of this, his only eye.***At high noon Tuesday, June15th, Dr. M. M. Pearce, president ofGeneva College, united in marriageAndrew Calhoun, assistant violinist inthe college and graduate in the classof 1924, and Miss Frances Magee, oneof Geneva's 1926 graduates. The ceremonywas performed in the UnitedPresbyterian church, College Hill, ofwhich the bride is a member. Thepastor of the church, the Rev. J. Elmer***The Summer School at GenevaCollege for 1926 opened auspiciouslyMonday, June 14th. In the absencethis year of the head of the Departmentof Education, Prof. J. C. Twi­Campbell, in whose home the bridelived, was buried but two weeks previousto the date set for the date ofnem, who is taking post-graduate the above-named wedding.work in Columbia University, Prof.Charles Marston Lee, Dean of Geneva, ***The Executive Committee of theis in charge of the summer session.Geneva Alumni Association met in thealumni oifice the eveninq; of June 25and outlined the work of the Associationfor the coming year. There wasa good attendance and the manifestationof much interest. The report ofthe treasurer showed a balance atthe close of the past year's work, withall bills paid, of approximately $350,some $70 more than a year ago. Afull report was made to the committeeby the corresponding secretary of theproceedings of the annual conventionwhich he attended at Purdue UniversityJune 16 to 18 of the AmericanAssociation of College News Bureaus.NOTES FROMCYPRUS.Miss Ada Wilson went to the hospitalof Dr. Smitten, a Russian surgeonwho has a hospital in Nicosia.and had a goitre removed during theEaster vacation. It was not a verypleasant wav to spend a vacation butthe relief that followed made it a veryworth while way to spend her vaca­operation could safely be left till Mrs.Dimitriades could be brought toNicosia.Four girls will graduate from theAmerican Academy for Girls at Nicosia,Cyprus, this spring.Miss Weir and Miss Wilson plan toleave Nicosia when school closes toP'otogether to Europe. Miss Weir willspend some time there and Miss Wilsonwill, of course, go on to America.It seems very hard to give up MissAVilson from Nicosia and Mr. Hutchesonfrom Larnaca. but the terms ofworkers here, whethei- short or longterms, come to an end all too soonfor the rest of us.The church people of Larnaca gavoa recpption for the new members ofthe church during the Easter vacation.There were p-ames and recitationsand songs, and a speech by Rev.Mr. Caskey. The majority of thosewho came into the church were Armenianpeople who had been membersof the CongregationalLst church be­COVENANTER WOMEN ATfore they had to leave their own country.SYNOD.Some 3f the women of the Covenanter Church who were at the meeting ofSynod held at Walton, N. Y., June 2to June 8:Mrs. Boyd A. White, Walton, N. Y.Mrs. E. F. Thompson, " "Miss Margaret Thompson, " "Mrs. John Gilchrist, " "Miss Sarah Orr, " "Mrs. Geo. Henderson, " "Mrs. Telford Sanderson, "Mrs. Eliza Watrous, " "Mrs. W. C. DoigMrs. David Alexander, " "Mrs. Timothy Sanderson, " "Mrs. Patrick Arbuckle, " "Miss Lizzie Arbuckle, " "Mrs. T. A. HendersonMrs. Will Henderson, " "Mrs. Ira Price, " "Mrs. Mary Henderson, " "Mrs. Haynes, " "Miss Margaret Shaw, " "Miss Frances Shaw, " "Mrs. W. R. Russell.Mrs. Helpn R. Gault,Miss I/etha Conwav. "Mrs. A. T. Arbuckle,Mrs. Hugh Luckv. "Mrs. Hpi-riet S. Pritchard, Montclair,N. J.Mrs. Grnvge O. Pritchard, Montclair,N. J.Mrs. Annfi Pi-itchai-d George, Montclpir.N. J.Mrs. Ella n. Pritchard Chri.stner,Montclair. N. J.Mrs. T M. Sl-^tPT. Montclair N J.Mrs. AVm. Pa-V. Montclair. N. J.Mrs. ,Toh" Pfi-k- Montclnir. N. J.Mrs. David P;i"'r -^^d two daughters,Svracusp N. Y.Mrs. Tarnes Park Syracuse, N Y.Miss Marv Doud-^'I. ' " "Mrs. Ro-i' SpTvmf^]s. " "Mrs. S. R. Wallace. " "Mrs. A. A. Wvlip. " "Mrs. W. J. R. McFarland, "Mrs. C. D. Murphv "Mrs. Calvin Russell " "home near Princeton, Ind., where they***Rev. J. R. Latimer, of the Lochielcongregation, who has undermers.Mrs. Stormont, who spends the Mrs. Dimitriades, wife of the Greekare accustomed to spend their sumtiongonetwo operations at the Royal VictoriaHospital, Montreal, is on the her home-going a week that she mightMiss Jennip Fraser. White Lake. N. Y.college year in Beaver Falls, delayed Evangelist at Larnaca. Cyprus, hadan attack of appendicitis. Dr. Mcroadto recovery, but will have to remainin the hospital about three more Board of Trustees held the 22nd of and took with him a surgeon fromattend the meeting of the CollegeMrs. R H. Russell, Bovina Center,Carroll went immediately to Larnacaweeks.June.Nicosia, but it was found that theN. Y.Mrs. Adam Laidlaw, Bovina Center.N. Y.Mis.s Janet Laidlaw, Bovina Center,N.Y.Miss Mariraret Laidlaw, Bovina Center,N. Y.Mrs. N. T. E. Rose Frpd Agnes Y. AV. D. R. Russell, Henderson, McKee, Thompson, Bovina, Bovina. (Aged N. N. People'sCenter, Y.Y.

June 30, 1926A FAMILY PAPERiStrtJ)0 « iSaptisms « IgfteliDmss ** H o m e (g^otngs€tt Cbtistian jQation'sCobenanter IBah? B,oU€,U Cbtistian Nation'sCobenantet Baptism EecorQtlL^e Cbtistian JSation'sCobenantet Qiaetibins T5tll0Cbe Cbtistian illation'sCobenantet 2Deat& JI3otice0"A sweet new blossom of humanity. "I indeed baptize ye with water, but "God, the best maker of all marriages, 'There is no death! What seems soFresh fallen from God's own home to One mightier than 1 cometh. . . . Combine your hearts in one."is transition."flower on earth." He shall baptize you with the Holy(In reporting for this DepartmentCovenanter parents are invited to Ghost and with flre." (In reporting for this Departmentkindly give name, age, date, place,record the birth of their children inkindly give names of contracting par^Covenanter parents are invited to ties, name of officiating clergyman, and membership.—Editor.)this column.record the baptism of their children place, and date.—Editor.)Home), Bovina, N. Y.Mrs. W. J. Coleman, Glenshaw, Pa.Mrs. Caroline Sloan, Eighth StreetChurch, Pittsburgh, Pa.Mrs. R. C. Wylie, North Side, Pittsburgh,Pa.Mrs. R. D. Brown, East End Congregation,Pittsburgh, Pa.Mrs. Robert A. M. Steele, East EndCongregation, Pittsburgh, Pa.Mrs. M. A. Slater, Beaver Falls, Pa.here.excursion.BAPTIZED.On June 17, MARRIED. 1926, at the parsonage, excursion. the earnest It members is an opportunity of the congrega- forAt Bovina Center, N. Y., on May 1,New York City, by the Rev. F. M. tion to get acquainted with the larger1926:Foster, Ph.D., Mr. George McLelland con.stituency just outside the memberandMiss Emily Calderwood, all of ship. It is an opportunity too to ad-Everett William, son of Mr. andMrs. K. R. Kaufman;New Yorkvance the publicity program for theMcNeil, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A.On June 10th, 8:30 P. M., at York, congregation. Come because you canRuston. ^..N. Y.,^., „^Mr. W. A.^.Carson and Mrs. thus render a service to the churchAt Central Allegheny congregation, Agnes J. Gillis, by the pastor. Rev. ^^'^ community.by the pastor. Rev. R. C. Reed: W. M. McNeel, assisted by Rev. W. ;On October 4, 1925, Yee Nee Foo J. Sanderson.and Tom Wong.^__^^^^^Mrs. M. G. Taggart, Beaver Falls, Pa. On April 4, 1926, Merideth Rhoda'Mrs. W. M. Doig, Millers Run Congregation,Pa.Paul Reed.Our spring communion was held inBelle Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. is at home for the summer.Mrs. John Rutherford, Almonte, Can. On April 18th, John Thomas Farris, the Bear Run church on the last Sabsonof Mrs. M. Farris.bath of May. There was an accessionMrs. Thomas H. Park, Philadelphia,Pa.On April 25, Laverne Carl Bish, of eight, who were also baptized.Mrs. Margaret L. Dodds, First Congregation,Philadelphia, Pa. and Yee Mee.Glenn Huey and their daughter Lois;son of Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Bish; Those who joined were Mr. and Mrs.Mrs. F. M. Wilson, Third Congregation,Philadelphia, Pa.win, Loretta Sherwin, Valetta Sher-_Mrs. Evelyn McMaster, Ellen Sher­Mrs. Thos. H. McCandless, Third Con­latiogregation, Philadelphia, Pa. rival in April, the good people of our Those who were baptized besideson December 4th and our ar- win and Elizabeth Baird.Mrs. Margaret L. Dodds, First Congregation,Philadelphia, Pa. the manse in a delightful manner. Ray Huey, Oren Richard Huey, Wal-York congregation had re-decorated those who joined were children: LloydMrs. Wylie Redpath, College Hill, Pa. And by the kindness of friends it has ter Howard Huey, Alice Goldie Mcbeenall but fully furnished. Can you Master, Elizabeth Jane Baird, HaroldMrs. S. C. Patterson, New Alexandria,Pa.beat that?Zebulon Baird, Ruth Edith Baird, Wil-Mrs. W. W. Humphreys, Sterling, The members and friends of the liam Cummings Baird, making fifteenKansas.York congregation gave a formal re- in all who were baptized.Miss Martha C. Beattie, New Alexandria,Pa.tor and his wife on the evening of church recently held a surprise partyception at the church to the new pas- The people of the JohnsonburgMrs. E. G. Russell, Superior, Neb. May 25th. The spring communion was for their pastor. When they wentMiss E. M. Stewart, Lo Ting, via on the preceding Sabbath and Rev. home they did not take with themCanton, China.J. B. Gilmore, who had been the pas- nearly everything they brought, either.Miss Jean M. Barr, Tak Hing, South tor for nineteen years, assisted. He We are looking forward to the com-O h B o yOUT -with the old campduds.White Lake Camp is calling.Let's get all set for twoweeks of glorious, healthfulfun.Bracing, invigorating atmosphere.Bright, sunshiny days forgood, healthful sport—swimming,fishing, boating andChina.COLDENHAM W. M. S. remained for the reception. Rev. W. ing of Mrs. J. C. Graham and daugh-Mrs.J.-The MissionaryC. MitchellSocietyandoflovelyColdenhamson, J. Sanderson, jwho had been the pastor ter Mary, Mrs. Crawford and Missball.Jameshad theAlvin,honorandofdaughter,the New YorkRuth, for the past ten years, came by way of Forsythe, Dr. and Mrs. Pearce andPresbyterial Tak Hing, holding West River, their annual South York when going to the Pre-Synodic Prof, and Mrs. R. J. Mclsaac and sonLong, cool evenings for hayridesand camp fires with allmeetingChina.who had previously entertained in the SECOND NEW YORK.with us on May 18. The Conference and was also present that Archibald, all of whom expect to takeMrs. weather D. was B. Russell, ideal, and Utica, so Ohio. audiencewas the Tuesday The "Angel room.evening. of Chinatown" After introductions gave their us vacations in our -vicinity. their pleasures.Mrs. President Margaret and the Borthwick, delegates, Delhi, for they N. Y. York is a beautiful New York village—small,measured by homes andand greetings and pre-luncheon a glimpse Mr. John into Mclsaac, the horrors one of and the sufferingsthe of congregation, a section of society has recently with whichsonscameMrs. S.fullA.ofLucky,enthusiasmDelhi,andN.inspiration,giving us new ideas and a desire ceeded to the dining room where the we elected are too superintendent little familiar, of the in the schools sense talks, by some of the bestY. toasts, the assembled guests pro- ofInspiring, instructive Biblebeeninhabitants, but large in heart andgenerous in neighborliness and richto accomplish greater things which culinary skill of the ladies of the con- of of praying Rossiter, for Pa. and We helping are glad the to unfortunateand victims his family of the in white our community slave traf- The Ideal Vacation underhaveministers in our body.in sympathy and helpfulness.can be done only by prayer and in the gregation was found to be none the himspirit and strength of the Master. less „ And thesatisfactory • 1 congregation? ,, - than - 1 the , A , memberforensic , . again. fie. How thankful we should be thatChristian Influence.We enjoyed Mrs. Mcllvai-ne's singing skill of a of neighboring the seven church visiting has ministers whis- ^he Lord raises up women of the fearperedto The us, friend "You have speaks a splendid truly. But peo- j^^^ character of Miss Livingston tothem." Camp opens August 22ndso much, and the quartette and Mrs. that ple and is our I secret. am sure you will prize the ^^^.^ lusts ^er of life men. in self sacrificing labors thru Sept. 6th. Rates $1.50Slater's reading on the W. F. M. S. REV. and MRS. W. M. McNEEL. for The the Children's redemption Day of program the victims proved of per day. For particularsMiss Stewart gave us a wonderfuladdress in the evening on the Chinese BEAR RUN-MAHONING. one of great interest and of mutual writesituation, which opens our eyes to the The pastor's family are now living profit to both parents and children.fact that we must live up to our professionas Christians to have an influgregationhas recently bought for for the working church year on Sat­White Lake, Sullivan Co., N. Y.in the new parsonage which the con­The W. M. S. held its last meeting PAUL PRITCHARD, Ph.D.ence over others for Christ. We are them. It is located a short distance home urday afternoon, June 26th in thefrom the Johnsonburg church. Rockville Center. The Y. W. M. S., ofof Mrs. Edward Carmichael,in the service to gain the world for We miss Misses Emma and Isabel which Mrs. Carmichael is counsellor,FROM FRESNO TO YORK.Christ. We were glad to have you McFarland in ouj Mahoning church, met with the older society.It was with regrets of various sortswith us.They spent the winter in the home of Mrs. Wray entertained the oflicersthat we left Fresno in March. AfterGRACE ARNOTT. Miss Tillie Mclsaac.of the W. M. S. at a luncheon on Satshortvisits with our children at Santa Miss Lillian McCracken recently urday, June 12th.Barbara and Inglewood in California spent her vacation in our vicinity. The annual outing for the Sabbathand Richmond, Kansas, and a callSheburggavoaudiencean addressone Sabbathto the Johnsonevening1st. The place is Indian Point, theJhni, Sefi t*School_will be held on Thursday, Julywith a brother at Washington, Iowa, while she was with us.same as last year. In making yourWhitewe arrived at York the middle of Miss Elizabeth Mclsaac, who has plans do not forget this delightfulNewLakeApril.just finishedher third year in Geneva, outing. Thi.s is not only a pleasureYorkIn the interval between the instal-

10 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84STERLING NOTES.May 19 was the forty-third anniversaryof the organization of our Woman'sMissionary Society. May 20 wasour regular day of meeting, so we decidedthat in connection with the usual training in the local hospital.routine we would celebrate.Mr. W. A. Snair is delegate toAfter a short business session we Synod. Mrs. W. W. Humphreys, aadjourned to the basement where the member of the deacon board, attendedtables were laid by the social committee.The toasts and the refreshments casion for Mrs. Humphreys, her neph­Synod. This is a specially happy oc­carried out the idea of planting a tree. ew is pastor of the Walton congregation,and her brother-in-law, Mr. Car­The refreshments were chocolate icecream served in half an orange rind, son, is delegate from Topeka. Her twolaid on a leaf, which represented an adopted daughters are keeping houseacorn very well. The other refreshmentswere cake and orangeade. a term of school. Miss Anna taughtin her absence, each having finishedMrs. Fullerton, our president, presidedand took for the basis of her reardHigh School. Miss Grace taughtpenmanship and drawing in the Barnmarksthe old adage, "Tall oaks from the home school.little acorns grow," and introduced the Miss Ethel Anderson and Marthaspeakers.Hutcheson are college graduates fromMiss Belle Huston, the only survivorof the nine charter members, told in the High School graduates isthe Sterling- congregation. Our shareHar­Boston's most active members for thepast forty-one years, entered into petty inhibitions and the formality ofrest. "Entered into rest"—no other conventionalism may cause us to hidewords could express the truth so ex­ouplicitly and comprehensively. Hers and contempt. Let us therefore belight and to wander in hypocri.syabout "The Planting of the Tree," or old Turner and Robert Hays.was a life of continuous active service true to the Heavenly vision and be usthe organization.There are a number of graduates in the cause of Christ. Her one aim those,Mrs. Lizzie Edgar was next introduced,and spoke on "The tree which Beth McBurney. Elinor Edgar, a ests of His kingdom. With her no To lay their hand upon the goldenfrom the grades: Margaret Edgar and was to honor and advance the inter­"Who with just steps aspire.from the acorn grew," telling of the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. work partook of the nature of toil if keydifferent officers who had presided and A. Edgar, was one of the honor graduates,receiving a grade of 93. anter Church. She believed with heronly it was being done for the Coven­That opes the Pal.ice of Eternity.''its growth from nine to fifty members.Among the teachers returning from whole heart, and she "kept the faith." FREETHINKERS PROTEST.Miss Florence Humphrey's subject closing their schools are: Ella Adams,Lulu Tippin, Mary Hennery, much as a moment; she was "stead­to a distinguished individual from aNo one could sidetrack her for so (Continued from page 1)was "Sprouts," and in a very pleasingmanner told who some of the early Elda and Laura Patton and John and fast, unmoveable, always abounding in foreign land, but we most strenuouslymembers of the mission band were, Willis Edgar.the work of the Lord," forasmuch as object to and pretest that the civiland exhibited a picture taken of them Miss Mary Adams has returned she knew that her "labor was not in government of our city and Statelong ago.from the White Bible School in New vain in the Lord." Even while she should make lecognition of a religiousMrs. Steele was next introduced and York.-was waging her last battles again.st organization which the Government ofgiven her subject, "The Spreading Mr. J. M. Adams was called away disease nothing could cool her zeal, or the United States does net recognize.Branches." She told of those who by the death of his brother.soften her courage, or infect her loyalty.Blindness came, but she still en­Aldermanic Chamber of the City ofWhen the City Hall and the greathad entered the ministry or gone for Miss Esther Dill meets with themissionaries, not forgetting our highestboughs at the present time, Roy School to teach them singing.ible." The power to center her think­into a Catholic cathed.al and theprimary department of the Sabbath dured "as seeing Him who is invis­New York were temporality convertedFullerton, Wylie Dougherty and A. J. Mrs. J. F. Caskey has had a slight ing in her customary vigorous way chair, oflficially designated for theMcFarland.attack of pleurisy, but is getting better.end, but a single remark about Christ, verted into an impr.^mptu throne, theweakened to some extent toward the President of that body, is also con­Mrs. W. W. Humphreys, the nextspeaker introduced, , spoke on "The Wylie Dougherty preached for us or His Church, or the Book, or the symbol of the emissary's rehgiousCONCERNING THE CHILDREN'SFalling Leaves." and paid loving tributeto those gone on before.sence. It must be a rather embar­back instantly to the full use of her only of the Catholic religion, but alsoone Sabbath during the pastor's ab­life beyond the grave, brought her standin:;;, as a mark of recognition notHANDBOOK.This closed the prepared program. rassing It was position noted at to Synod, preach in to the so many most mentality. "O how happy I am," she of the personal representative cf thoconsiderateMrs. Tillie Edgar spokei a few words relatives and manner, friends, that but a Wylie good deal kept cried on one such occasion, "for now Pope, it is an affront to our civil Government,sei ious in its portent.of appreciation to our pastor and his us of space all interested had been and devoted thinking. to one aspectmine eye seeth Him!" Finally, Deathwife, wishing them Godspeed on their Mrs. of the Taylor Lord's and Supper, Miss Lulu namely, Fergusonsimplicity. have bought I should a home like in to Sterling ask the spirit "entered into rest."these United States ha\e maintainedits touched her brow into marble, and her "Por 150 years, on July 4 next,journey they were shortly to take, Mr.Steele to Synod and Mrs. Steele to and members are of anticipating Synod, and moving particularly here As I think of Mrs. Robinson lying the sound government principle of th'^visit her sister.soon. the Committee that was appointed to silently in her last peaceful repose I separation cf Church and State. Thisreview this part of the work, to readAfter a few earnest woi-ds from ouram reminded of a striking sentence in Republic does not recognize the papa!the article in the issue of May 12thpastor, and singing 133rd Psalm andSartor Resartus: "In Death too, in State nor the Pope at Rome. Wein connection with the following clippingfrom this morning's Boston Post,prayer, we went home feeling likethe Death of the just, as the last pei-- neither send a representative of thisraising our Ebenezer, and saying,fection of a Work of Art, may we not Government to the Vatican nor providefor one here. The 'Holy Father'June 21st. This is the kind of superstitionthat is being dealt out to us"Hitherto hath the Lord helped us."discern symbolic meaning? In thatAmong the recent visitors in ourdivinely A transfigured restful Sleep, as night of Victoryresting over the beloved faceand on the Lake 'Hcly See' are Erie cognomens notin Greater Boston, in one way or another,almo.st every week. It doubtlessmidst were Drs. Ernest and Glen Tippinand their families, who visitedon one of the Great Ships of the to C be £» B found Une in makes our a political pleasant dictionaries."in a clean, cool stateroom,which now knows thee no more, readbreak m your journey. A good bedis not being pushed so persistently inover the week-end at the home of their(if thou canst for tears) the confluenceof Time with Eternity, and somea long, sound sleep and an appetizing breakfast in the morning.other quarters, but for us who haveparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Tippin.Steamers "SEEANDBEE"-"CITY OF ERIE"-"CITY OF BUPFALO"to endure such an infinitely misleadinginterpretation so often the para­Leave ISth Cleveland—9:00 P. M.Mr. and Mrs. Fravel Snair weregleam of Leave the BuflFalo- latter peering 9:00 through "Daily P. M. May I 1st Eastern to Novembervisitors at the home of Mr. W. A.Arrive Cleveland W. J. '7:00 McKNIGHT. AM t Standard Time }/ Arr.ve Buffalo- '7:00 A. M.graphs as they appeared in the ChristianNation of May 12th seem not toSnair._ steamer LlfY OF BUFFALO" arrives 7:30 A. M.Mr. and Mrs. N. Patton have returnedfrom an extended visit to theirALtoSiSk'R"t^l'$7^?r"''"''^''''=^^"'*=•'"•Connections for Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay, Toledo, Detroit and other point.have been unduly* prolonged. Any­daughter, Mrs. J. D. Edgar, in California,and their other daughters,Mrs. Baily and Mrs. Hays, in Colorado.Mrs. Belle Adams and children areat the home of Mrs. Tillie Edgar.Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McFarland arevisiting at the home of their parents,Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McFarland.Miss Mae Connery and MelvinBredfeldt were married and went topainful operation for sinus troublebut is getting along nicely.Mrs. Alice Large Welty is takingtreatment for the same trouble.Miss Grace Snair is taking nurses'way, the clipping will serve to acquaintthe Church with our local situation.Cardinal Mundelein's Tribute.Cai'dinal Mundelein's address was atribute to Cardinal Bonzano and anexplanation of the meaning of thoHoly Eucharist."We believe," he said, "that behindthat tabernacle veil, under the speciesof bread, there is the flesh and blood,soul and divinity of Jesus Christ, thetheir new home immediately after theFcime Christ that came forth from theclose of school.womb of the Virgin Mary, that hungMrs. Rue Wylie and Mr. T. P. Reid,on the cross and died for our salvation,enjoyed. ornamental. Reah served of McElroy. intoresting at of Missionary Dr. The Syria. of Hutchinson, the a home Maggie and the girls' basket circle, Misses a account Society of very Wafers sewing Mrs. presented of McCrea were Elizabeth Sarah pleasant articles, to Hutcheson of club married and meet Hay, her underwent to gave punch invited useful social five with and her June a behalf years them were time very hon­Reahand2.the will same sit in Christ judgment who on the us, last the same dayChrist who will be the joy and glory PRAYER MEETING TOPIC.of the saints in heaven for all eternity. (Continued from page 7)"We believe that it is Jesus Christsuccessful living. Without it, defeat. . . who in a short while when theis certain, yet some, with confidencelittle bell tinkles, will come down fromsupreme, become imbued with theHeaven at the wonder working andideal of confidence and fail to usewords of the consecrating- prelate, thathe came into a million hearts in thisdue care. With overconfidence, theycity this morning in holy communion.overlook essential things, and withWe believe that this sacrement is bothchanging conditions suddenly flnda miracle and a mystery of God'sthemselves in the rear ranks of progressand their vision obscured by love for us."ar­How grateful we ought to be to ourforefathers in the faith who have keptus f]-co of .such degrading idolatry!THE DEPARTURE W. J. McKNIGHT. OF MRS.ROBINSON.On Thursday night, June 17th, Mrs.Margaret E. Robinson, one of FirstSend for free sectional puzzle chart olthe Tbe Great Cleveland Ship "SEEANDBEE" and Buttalo and32-page booklet. Transit Co.Cleveland, OhioYour Rail Ticket isGood on our Steamersrogant assumption."Thinking we stand fast, we takeno heed lest we fall." Conscious dishonesty,however small, is almost sureto dull the influence of Christ in ourlives and our vision and perhaps thevision of others will be shattered.Self consciousness, selfishness andFourC & B Steamersin Daily ServiceFare $5.50

June 30, 1926 A FAMILY PAPER 11WOMEN'S PRESBYTERIAL MIS­SIONARY SOCIETY OF PITTS­BURGH PRESBYTERY.The forty-first Annual Convention of ated. Thei-e were four accessions,Women's Missionary Societies of PittsburghPresbyterial was held in the Gesonand George Wubker on professionMargaret McCalla, Elizabeth Stevennevachurch, Beaver Falls, Pa., on May of faith, and Mrs. Angus Mcintosh25th and 26th. Dr. J. C. Slater, pastor.Mrs. John Coleman presided in S. H. Carlisle came from Wahoo, Ne­on certificate. As is his custom. Eldera very capable and pleasing manner. braska, to attend communion.Mrs. J. K. Robb, formerly of the The W. A. Tippin family is nowmission in China, conducted the de­furnishinvotional exercises on Tuesday aftergregation,the mother and daughter,two precentors for our connoon,"Consecration," being the sub­both of whom are doing good work.ject. Mrs. H. J. George led the devotionson Wednesday morning, with Clarinda congregation had ten gradu­Tho West is not behind in education."Intercessory Prayer" as the subject. ates this year. Margaret StevensonGreetings were brought to us fromthe Synodical Women's MissionarySociety by the Synodical president,Mrs. T. H. Acheson, in which sheurged the women to give themselvesmore unreservedly to the Lord's work.The Convention was greatly privilegedto have in attendance and asspeakers so many of the missionariesof our Church. Beaver Falls is agreat place for gathering together agoodly crowd of this sort. Amongthose present who spoke to us out oftheir rich experience were Rev. PaulWhite, of the Indian Mission, MissLytle Stormont, of the Southern Mission,and Miss MacFarland, of theJewish Mission. Miss Lillian Mc­Cracken, of the China Mission, gavea stereopticon lecture in the evening,showing us pictures of the missionstations and workers, and manythings of interest in connection withthe work there.Mrs. J. G. Reed conducted theThank-offering service and urged usto keep an account of answers toprayer in an "answered prayer thankofferingbook" or an "answered prayerthank-offering box."A memorial service, led by Mrs. D.C. Mathews, was held for the 17 Godlywomen, members of this Presbyterial,who have gone to serve uphigher. The Church is poorer andheaven is richer for such lives asMrs. Edith Copeland Martin, Mrs.Ella Slater Esler and many others oflike faithfulness and ability.A Children's Hour was under thesupervision of Mrs. R. W. Wallace,Junior Superintendent, assisted byMiss Maude Slater. The children,representing Mother Goose characters,held a missionary meeting led by MissMary Stormont.The women of the Geneva congregationcannot be surpassed as hostesses.They spared neither time nor effortto m.ake our stay a delightful one.The dining room, where deliciousmeals were served to delegates andfriends, was beautifully decoratedwith spring flowers, crepe paper decorationsand favors in the Collegecolors, yellow and white. The afterdinnerspeeches in the evening, withDr. Slater as toastmaster, were anenjoyable part of the program. Rev.and Mrs. J. M. Johnston, of Connellsville,were present and extended acoidial invitation to the Convention tomeet vith them next year, which wasgratefully accepted.The following ^ officers were electedfor the coming year: President, Mrs.John Coleman; 1st Vice President,Mrs. J. M. Johnston; 2nd Vice President,Literature, urer, H. Supt., Mrs. RECORDINGJ. D. Acheson; Supt., G. Work, C. Hugh Mrs. Wyman Reed; J. Standard W. Mathews; B. Miss R. Mclsaac; J. Thank-offering R. Tweed; Home Calderwood; W. Robb; Ward; SECRETARY.H. Mildred Isabelle Efficiency, Wallace; Martin; Mission TemperanceRec. Sec Cor. Supt. Stewart. Hender­Treas­Young Secre­Asst. Mrs.Sec, Jun­Women's Sec, Junior T. tary, son; Mrs. ofCLARINDA, IOWA.W. O. Ferguson assisted in ourspring communion. His work was ofa high order and was much appreci­and William Brown from CollegeSprings High School; Earl and MarjorieWubker from a High School nearRed Oak; Pern Tippin, Knox McCalla,Samuel Lee, Mary Alice Lee and HowardDunn from Clarinda High School;and Dorothy Lee from Geneva College.Women'sModelMosty/onderfulGift I Ever Saw!"Howard Dunn seems to have been ourmost honored graduate. He was oneof four in a class of 84 to receive theAmerican Legion award for scholarship,service in the school, leadership,personality and character. He waschosen representative boy of the classand as May Day cardinal.At present writing we do not havereturns on the honors won by DorothyLee other than that she was votedthe "Sunny Jim" of McKee Hall andachieved no little distinction in dramaticart. We are proud of our youngpeople. May the Lord claim, protectand direct their lives in His service.Tke Refvrmed Profcfttiiaii Cbiickhaving no publishins: house ofits own advisesitsmembers to send their orders forCatechisms, Lesson Helps, Church and SabbathSchool Supplies of every description.IPubfimttiin SXv^lmtniiIBoaiB of CItnetisn Cliuiation af t^t9re0b;tnian C|)un|) tn ttx Hi. C 9.Witherspoon Bldg or any of ittPhiladelphiaDepositorieaMr. and Mrs. J. Ren Lee are on anextended trip through the East. Theinitial reason for their trip was to bepresent at the graduation of theirdaughter Dorothy at Geneva.Elder S. H. 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12 THE CHRISTIAN NATION Volume 84R u l e s G o v e r n i n g T h e B u d g e tThe Covenanter Church last year contributed for religious work $361,647, or $49.60 per member.A little more than 90 per cent of the $100,000 asked for Synod's work was raised. We want tostart now to raise not only 90 per cent but 100 per cent, and more, of the $100,000 asked this year.Should not every congregation from the first adopt the policy of meeting its share to Synod'sBudget month by month instead of leaving it till the last of the year?The rules governing the Budget are the same as last year, with the exception of one added provision which hasbeen put on trial for one year. That everyone may have these rules before them, we will enumerate themhere. We give them not in the wording adopted by Synod but rather in the plain interpretation of each:1-—If you desire your money to go to a special object youmust so state it on your envelope. You may give to specialobjects within the Budget if you choose and it willbe credited on the budget of your congregation.2.—If you wish your money to be divided pro rata amongall the schemes of the Church, you must so state on yourenvelope. Some may think that their unmarked contributionsare divided among the schemes according to theproportions designated by Synod. Such is not the case.They will go to benefit most of the causes which arefarthest behind.3-—If you state no preference and do not mark your contributionsin any way, your money will go to level upthose departments that are proportionately behind. Ifone or more departments are placed ahead by specialcontributions, these departments will not share in theundesignated funds until the ones less favored have beenbrought up to a common level.4.—After a congregation has raised its budget in full, it maygive to any object and the contribution, if so designated,be counted over and above the amount that object receivesfrom the Budget.5.- -A congregation that raises its synodical budget MONTHBY MONTH and sends in its proportion bi-monthly toSynod's treasurer, may thereafter designate its contributionsto any department over and above the Budget.-"In order to test its efifect on the Budget at large. Synodtakes the following action: For this coming year the i«-dividual will be granted the right to contribute to specificcauses over and above the Budget, providing he shallso specifically designate. Synod does not encourage thismethod of giving and no public appeal is to be made byany department for contributions under this provision.After observing its effects Synod next year will re-aflSrmor rescind this action."This is the new /irovision to be put on trial forthis year. It does not affect the former ndes in anyway. Those who are satisfied with the former provisionswill continue to give just as they have alwaysdone and their contributions ivill continue to hecounted just as they have always been counted.If, however, someone wants to give to a department somethingmore than Synod has appropriated, he is given that right.In order for it to be so credited, however, he must specificallydesignate it as being OVER AND ABOVE THE BUDGET.All designated contributions will be applied and credited tothe Budget JUST as they have always been. But if a contributorsays, "This is to go over and above the Budget,'it will be applied outside of the Budget altogether. A congregationwill get no credit on its BUDGET for gifts madein this way.This should be made plain—NO CONGREGATION CAN GET CREDIT ON ITS BUDGET FOR CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE MADE OUTSIDE THE BUDGET.We hope members will study these provisions and understand exactly how their contributions will be applied.Let us rally to the Lord's work with our tithes and offerings, that the Church, the body of Christ, maynourished in all its members.DELBER H. ELLIOTT.L