The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1866-12-20
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with respect 10 the lecture Wnlcn the
most celebrated preacher of the age will
deliver tomorrow in the Philharmonic
Hall, it may be interesting to lay before
our readers complete synopsis Of that
remarkable address which has attracted
so much attention in London and other
parts.
The importance of the candle as an
illustration is proved by many references
to Holy Scripture. This being done,
the lecturer proceeds to show of what
things the candle may be said to be EN-.
biemetical
|. Seven candles of different lengths
illustrate the seven stages of humane
lite, teach our morality, and bid us work
while it is called to day."
2. Candle box full Of candles repre-
sent many churches which are of no
service to the age. As the candles are
of no practical use till lighted, so church.
es are useless till heavenly fire lights
them.
3. A number of fine w2x candles,
not lighted looking down with disdain
upon a p1rr rush light which is lighted,
and there by doing more than all its tiuo
neighbors.
4. An until candle, which, placed in
candle.sticks Of all sorts, yet gives no
light in any one of them, shows how
men may lay the blame OF their useless
ness upon the position of life in which
they are placed
5. Trying to light candle with an
extipgusher upon it, well sets forth the
i'll effects of predjudice in preventing
the reception Of the truth
g. A dark lantern represents those
who do net benefit others, because they
keep their light to themselves
7. A candle protected from the wind
in lantern clear and bright, pictures
the watchful providence Of God over
His creatures.
8. Represents lantern with pane
out, showing thereby that men who trust
to their own strength have an opening
through which the wind of temptation
can blow and cxtinsuish their light
8. A dirty, battered lantern, its filth
ness rendered conspicuous by the light
within, is an emblem Of prolessed Chris.
tian, whose faults are noticed the more
because of their profession.
10. Is lantern with cracks in it,
through which the light CLEANS bright
ly, illustrating the fact that very great
gifts are often given to those who have
very weak, frail bodies.
IL. Candle under a bushel
II. Candle under haudbox. through
which the flame burns its way, al en-
blcm of the Christians grace coming
forth stronger in times Of persecution.
l3. One candle lighting another H.
lustrates Gods method OF Instrumental
ity.
IA. A small taper lighting a great
candle shows how humble individuals
are able often to influence greater, as
John Owen blessed by an unknown
country preacher.
Is. A candle blown out while an
attempt is being made to light another,
shows how a,tS Of indiscreet zeal are
often checked.
16 The night light, which portra, 6
those kind and generous woman who dc
good to the sick and visit the homes Of
the poor.
II. A noble wax candle, over which
a sheet of tin is held and made black
by smoke, but being held by the side,
acts as a reflector to increase its bright.
ness, shows that we should not be con
stantly striving to pry neighbors' faults
but rather acting as reaectors to increase
their splendor,
18. A candle of great thickness with
a small wick is an emblem of a man
with great talents and little zeal.
10. 4 thief in a candle islike beset'
ting sin.
20. A suffering candle is like sour
tempered, crotchety man.
81. 4 candle in a common guard il
lustrates the need of wa chlulness.
% Shutters speak of the need to take
away our "superfu'ty Of uaughtiness
%, Small pieco q candle on the "savC
all" shows how y, should use all oul
talent for God.
"a. Burning the candle at both end.
sets forth the prohigate's folly.
%. Steel filings dropped upon thc
fame of candle produce sparklets St
Affections are often made the means OF
grander display of grace.
26. Two candles Of different heights
the shorter one behind the longer cast
a shadow by putting the shorter can
die in front you get the light Of both
This shows how they of high degre
should recognize the aid of the mos
lowly.
27. Light inside a lantern inscribed
with the Words " Take light illust
rates that those who have knowledg
ought to communicate it.
2S. A chandelier holding great vari
ETY. Of lights ofvarious colors aud sizes
illustrates the unity of the Church il
| the midst of diversity.