The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-12-26
RELIGIOUS.

In the cross the excess OF love con-
quers the excess Of sin.
The neglect of the Sabbath is one Of
Satan mighty weapons.
With every breath praise is suitable
ion blessing innumerable.
That is ablessed lot that looks for
nothing bnt our daily task.
Satan is quick to rock the cradle
that we sleep at or devotions.
Every kindness for Christs sake is a
tendril making the vine cling closer.
Divine confidence can swim upon
those seas which feeble reason cannot
fatlom.
How else are we to be taught 10 trust
cur God bu by faith2 Thus we grow
into sons.
a Holy net strengthens the inward
holiness; it is a seed of life growing
into more life.
Mist is stronger TO resist sun light
than siayish fear is to resist confidence
in the Lord
Perfection and finish are not gained
IN trying. the hand ON new things, hut
by repetition.
If you are successful in the Lords
work you are most earnest at the
Lords throne.
Some professors are like wheat
dough, they take different shape at
every handling.
What we believe and what we are
an 4ufa al
hecting each other.
Can You take your eyes from the
world? Can yon look TO Jesus? These
two are the life look.
There is no rest for the soul or peace
for the conscience, bnt by believing in
the Lord Jesus Christ.
Write ON the pages of time for God
to read, whether you will or not, it is
inst this you are doing!
One crnnlb of divine grace and help
may be multiplied 10 feed five thous-
and wants and anxieties.
II the study Of Jesus is not part of
yeur daily work, beware, lest eternity
fash on you mot ready"
II Gods secret is in the heart, Gods
plain preeepts will be honored in the
life. Do you prove this?
A life without self in it, is what the
Christ life is: and only such q star will
God suffer 10 shine forever. f
He that bears most messages for the
King is most IN the presence of the
King at the throne of grace.
When along the sacred page ray
of light cometh, gaze earnestly that
way, for 1t leadeth to the sun.
As the artists go into. the dark room
to bring ont the picture, Just so the
new life in Christ is developed
Living faith III Gods promises
should quicken our pace in the way of
duty and the path of tribulation.
Feeling that drives the engine may
be useful; if it drives not, it is good
for nothing but to hiss and buzz.
Through ages, through eternity,
what you have done for God, that, and
only that, you are, deeds never die.
What is life? A short journey through
time TO eternity, then keep your eve
and your heart on the end of your race.
When we think we are well settled.
it is very probable that we shall soon
be unsettled. ''This is not your rest !"
He who beholds the cross and weeps,
is ready for the sun rise of light TO see
Christ as the blazing sun of righteous
ness. i
Christian, do not stop along the |
river, ride swiftly thereon that It bear
thee ont on the boundless sea of Gods
love.
When we count onr misfortunes the |
Devil presides. He that is saved by |
grace should be engaged in endless
praise.
He that seeks the Lord with the |
heart, shall find the Lord TO the ioy
of his heart. Joy is the frnit of be-
lieying. /
The highest truth will not save me
further than it brings me to the Savior,
that He may give, and I may get eter-
nal life.
The darkness is not so much in the
Bible as in your heart When the
cataract is removed the eye receives
the light
The oyster mends his shell with
pearl So beautify your falls with re-
pentance, shining with the grace of
forgiveness.
1t is easier sometimes TO keep q good
conscience than good name: hold fast
the former though you may be robbed
of the latter.
Together with trust in Gods prom
Uses and obedience 10 his commands,
there must be unity with Christ's per
son to be saved.
Leyity, moroseness. fretfulness and
looseness are alike opposed TO the
Spirit Of the gospel; therefore watch
against and avoid them.
Beware you do not call Gods bless
iRgs your own good luck, and thus
trust TO sell, not ready for misfortune
or sorrow to try thy soul.
Gaard yonr first waking thought.
The telegraph operation tests his wire
the first thing in the morning: keep all
clear between you and Christ.
Go through the back yard and the
rear rooms to know how the house is
kept. Will God have those professors,
who only keep the front room tidy?
The believer will enter heaven with
all the projections of Gcd on his side.
Jesus will introduce him, the Father
viii receive him, and angels win rejoice
ever him.
No occupation is so holy that the