The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-09-20
MISCELLANY.
PSALM 1926: G.

PSALM 1876: g. ,,
Doubtless" Precious, precious M1iI,
How it seems to double the promise III WHICH Which,
it stands 1t it not meaningless, nei'nel
can it be exaggeraton, because insPlreu py
the Spirit of Truth. This is one OF tne faith
full words which cannot pass away till IL De
fulfilled But do we take in its full signif-
cancep Especially in the dark days, wnen
cIouds of Encouragement from within and
without gather round us causing our spirits to
flag and faint, do we really understand what
doubtless" means? Let us dwell upon it.
Doubtless" without any uncertainty: be-
yond the shadow Of doubt or fear: unoues-
tionably. And what is it which is made so
unalterably sure and certain? The blessed
harvest OF the future;a harvest soff'lich and
abundant, SO joyous and gladstone, that the
very angels in the fulness of their loving sym,
pathy Will he constrained TO cry out ana
shout for joy, to see SO many sheaves saiely
garnered.
But who are they who shall doubtless"
reap this glorious harvest? Are they the
rich and mighty ones of the earth? the pos
SCISSORS of the seed? the on-lookers, or we'll
wishers, or careless, easy-golng helpers in the
work? Not these; but the humble, faithful
laborer who answers to the description here
given. Thrice blessed is he who can recon-
nize himself.
There are three points in this description
first, He that goeth forth" Not he that
stays at home, surrounded by the comforts
ana enJoyments of this life, sheltered alike
from sultry heat and wintry storms; but he
VINO Is willing to forego his own ease, and
manfully "goeth forth" to the fields of toll.
Secondly, "and weepeth." A man does not
ordinarily shed tears unless his whole being is
stirred with unwonted emotion. The picture
of hardy sower weeping over his work be-
tokens intense interest abcOrbinu annltpa
and deep sense ofperscnal responsibility.
Thirdly, "bearing precious seed" As if to
intimate that there are sewers, even in this
field, who do not always SOW that which is
pre-eminently precious seed" Something
lighter may be easier to sow, and be more
readily received. But this promise would
seem to belong dstinctively to those who 90
forth richly laden with the precious seed of
the lncorruptible Word. And mark, it is all
III tne present tense, suggesting the idea of
action continually repeated with untiring per-
severance. r.
y ye who are thus laboring for Christ, be
glad and shout for joy! Lit up your eyes,
and behold the magnificent prospect stretch
ing before you! See the results of YOUR toll
not counted by single ears, but standing
thick in full, ripe sheaves. BE not overwhem-
ed with sense of your own weakness and
lnsufhclency, fer God hath chosen the weak
things OF the world to confound the things
that are mighty. Say not such marvellous
results are impossible, but honor God by the
full, rejoicing expectation of receiving that
which he hath promised. And strengthen We
the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
i there be any around you, by reminding
them OF the approaching harvest in which ali
Ialtaiui sewers of the precions seed shall come
again with rejoicing, bringing their sheaves
WIN them, enthusiastically Teachers
Treasury, London.