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The Messianic idea and kingdom is reflect
ed in the metaphor of the true Vine JESUS
seldom, if ever, loses sight of the Messianic
prophecies or Israelitish hopes, either in his
teachings or his works. He is the fulfillment
of the Scriptures as we'll as the desire of the
nations. The national desires are more than
realized, and the Scriptural prophecies and
Hebrew types are more than verified to be
sure, in him, his kingdom and teachings, yet
and pictures of the reality which he always
and everywhere assumed to be or to accom-
plish. He is the true vine, not in contrast
with what is untrue, or false, but with respect
to the typical: just as he was the true light,
with reference to John the Baptist, who was,
in a sense, a type or shadow of him that
should come. He is the ueritable vine, the
original, that is symbolized under the figure
of vine. The Israelites were familiar with
this symbol of the true people of COP, and of
His glorious kingdom. Israel in Canaan
was "a vine out of Egypt" psalm Xxx. 81,
"a noble vine" planted and cultured by JE-
HovAH, is figure of jeremiah for the king
y sings of his "well beloved who has vine
yard on very fruitful hill" JESUS and his
spiritual kingdom is the Ues'itable, of which
Israel is type and shadow. The Vineyard
of the Lord is familiar phrase, equivalent
to The Church or The kingdom of Heaven or
CHRIST. In the same sense in which JESUS is
the true (veritable) vine, the Church is the
true vineyard. Souls united to COP through
CHRIST, or the union of GoD, the Father,
with his Spiritual children, as shown in the
life and ministry of JESUS, is the reality, the
fulfllment of all the types and symbols of
our religion and its Holy Scriptures. In this
union there is Heavenly joy, Divine peace,
and complete harmony of desire and gratif-
cation. These are among the abundant
fruits of Christian discipleship, which
we may all bear in our lives, as branches
abiding in the True Vine.
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GEORGE POWER, OF cANTRALL, ILL.

AT his residence near Springfield, ILL.,, Aug.
8, at the ripe age of 8S years and months,
GEORGE Power. The deceased was born
near Lexington, Ky. Feb. 18, 1885, He was
one of the early settlers of Illinois. In 1921
he came to Sangamon county and settled
on the spot where he is buried and where
he has lived for about sixty five years.
He built in that wilderness a little hut
for his wife and babe. His earthly pos
sessions we're an interest in team and
So in money. He entered a small piece of
cheap land, and there began his ife-work;
and when that life work was ended, his acres
had increased to twenty five hundred, and
they are among the richest and best in the
State. All this was accomplished by strict
integrity and close and regular attention
to business. No man could accuse George
Power of a mean act or of taking undue ad-
vantage of his neighbor in business. His
prosperity came hand in hand with the larg-
est hberality. He was always helping those
who needed help. He never oppressed the
poor, but often said to those who were his
debtors, but were unfortunate, "Do not dis
tress yourself, let it CO." His life was per-
emptory challenge to the statement that
"there is no friendship in business" The
Golden Rule was his motto, and his life was
that of the Good Samaritan. Among the
multitudes who came to mourn his depart
ure were the poor, the widow and the father
less, who said, "We have lost our best friend.
What shall we do now that Father Power is
gone" Mr.. Power was a man of large men
tai grasp and strong moral character. For
nineteen years he was one of the county JUS
tees of Sangamon, and many are the incl
dents told of his wise way of administering
justice, and how heoverruled those who tried
to defeat the right by the technicalities of
the law. He was with Abraham Lincoln in
the Black Hawk war. They were lifelong
friends. He was also the early and intimate
friend of Stephen A. Douglas, and he loved
to talk of the personal traits of these great
men. He was strong Universalist, and
though he exercised the broadest charity to-
ward those of other faiths, yet he was con-
slant advocate of the gospel of universal love.
He spoke freely for the faith he loved, but
never Extensively. He did more than talk
for it. He literally supported it. He often
sent for minister to preach in his home.
He lived ten miles from Springfield, but his
contributions were frequent and large to the
struggling church. Only two years ago he
endowed a one thousand dollar free perpet-
ual scholarship in Lombard University; and
so deep was his interest in learning and in
the young who were to be most profited
thereby, that his last thoughts were on this
good work. Only two days before he died
he wrote to me to inquire if the young man
using his scholarship was through his studies,
GAS l have (he said young friend whom
want to send to school the next term" The
last stroke of his pen and the last effort of
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FRUITS.

The value and utility of the vine is its
fruitfulness. The vine dresser is glori6ed in
the abundance and quality of the clusters
which his vines produce. GoD is glorifed in
the righteousness, peace and JOY which are
fruits of CHESTS kingdom in the earth and
in the hearts of his disciples. The kingdom
of the MESSIAH could be permanently estab-
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nying labors of his followers whom he had
instructed, and who, to be fruitful in their
lives and labors, must dwell consciously in
his love and render constant obedience to
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his divine requirements even the law of
love, which he had taught them by his Word
and showed them by his life. The disciples
we're to be known by their fruits Matthew
vii. 20). They we're commanded to love one
another. "By this shall all men know that
We are my disciples, if We have love one to
another" (chapter xii. 35). The spirit of life
in JESUS nourishes the life of the souls united
to him in ''the fellowship of the spirit" Ev-
cry branch of the true Vine should bear the
fruits of the Spirit, which are "love, Joy,
peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness,
fidelity, meekness, self-controP' Galatians
v. %, 23). True discipleship requires more
than foith,-profession of belief. A faith
that works by love" is the Divine demand
Christian conduct and character are fruits of
the true Vine. External deeds, as we'll as in
ward experiences, are enumerated by the
apostle among the fruits of the Spirit (see
above). "He that doeth righteousness is
righteous" Il John iii. y. The righteous en-
joy the peace which follows a consciousness
from true faith. "For the JOY that was set
before him, JESUS endured the cross, despis-
ing the shame Hebrews xii. p. To the
fellowship of his JOY the disciples were called
JESUS attested the commences of his more
than human love by laying down bis life, not
only for his friends, but for bis enemies (sin-
ners) (Romans v. 81. The disciples attested
the genuineness of the fruits of their lives
by their abundant apostolic labors and
their martyr deaths. according to reliable
traditions, most of the apostles were put to
death for their faith and labors. They had
not voluntarily chosen their ministry or des-
tiny. JESUS had chosen them and appointed
their apostolic mission, because he had dis
cerned in them what they may not have been
conscious of themselves, the qualities that
finally developed under his training and in
fuence into the grand characters, and which
prompted the labors that have SO abundantly
blessed mankind in the perm Anent estab-
lishment of the Redeemer's kingdom.
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his life was to do good. His life.was long
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Mr.. John Steele died in Georgetown, Texas,
June ID, 1886. He came to this State from
Tennessee to see the country, and settle if he
liked. He came in company with one of our
UniversaIist friends, Mr.. A. Turner, who,
with kind friends, did for him all that could
be done. This young man, only nineteen
years old, has left valuable record, one
that his parents and kindred can look upon
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unstained, upright life; chaste in language,
kind to all and polite to old and young.
Previous to his passing away, he spoke of
that hope which is with all souls. May the
pure principles of Christ cheer his parents,
as they journey along life's uneven ways.
Their beloved son has only gone into higher
and a better life. JAMES BILLINGS.
The following is from the Medina County
(Ohio) Gazette: Died, Sunday, July %, 1886,
near Sharon Center, Matthew Allen Chan
dler, aged SO years. For nearly half GEN.
fury Mr.. Chandler has been highly es-
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ton and the church, and his loss will be felt
by large circle of friends and relatives.
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He leaves a wife and three children to mourn
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widow of the late Elijah Butts, at an adj
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Her funeral discourse was preached by Rev.
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memory and keep it fragrant on the altar of
their hearts.
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are married." :
II do not know the name Of the church /
do not think my husband ever mentioned 1t.
II any bit Of paper was given to us he will
have it. I was ready to swoon. for fear,
and took no notice Of anything, so scared
WIS I. But this have" she cried, drawing
out purse with quivering fingers and show
ing wedding ring.
The old woman put it aside with move
nent Of her hand
"You know if 1t be right Wi thee" said
she; @but the rings only worth what it 'ud
fetch as gold"
Something in these words, something in
the irrepressible leer that weighted the old
woman's eyelids, took Jenny's breath away.
And then instantaneously there flashed upon
her the sense and knowledge of the false and
fearful position she wits placed in by nsr
husbands disappearance.
She started to her feet.
"Oh, Mrs Mead!" she half shrieked through
her pale lips, "is it ro-sibl" th"' ny words
will not be believed! Grea. Co., ~ it be
thought that I am not Ca::l 'haws
vrifean
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A VALUABLE PLANTATION
"A eight miles east of town on the Five
Chop road. Contains 800 acres OF land, 100
of which is under cultivation, and remain
der well wooded with pine, oak, hickory,
&c. Besides dwelling and other necessary
buildings, all of which arc in excellent con-
dition, there is we'll appointed steam gin,
saw and grist mill, with power cotton press,
seed crusher, cotton elevator, wagon scales
and cut off saw. On the place is all excel
lent carp pond, stocked with scale carp (the
onyp in this county, to my knowledge,
that has raised carp.) This place is excel
lcntly located in the center of thickly
settled ncighborhood, thereby possessing
s' siciam. rIis place with stock and all other
appurtcnanccs, together with crop made
upon it this year, except cotton crop, will be
sold Oh terms to suit purchaser. Apply 70
w. S. BARTON NJ. ID.
''Starwalr' Farm, Orangrhurg, ). Z.
June 3-4mO
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Without another word he left the room.

Without another word he left the room.
She leaned against tho wall near the win-
dow, and her heavy eyelashcs dropped over
the sorrowful beauty of her eyes. So stand
inc, and with her graceful profile taking
delicate transparency from the light shining
through the window, and the soft fulness Of
her perfect form ripely figured on the white
ground of paper that supported her, never
moro lovely had she looked; and the shim-
nler Of her yellow hair was the trembling Of
evening sunshine on the water.
Deep grief is always quiescent, and the
deepest grief was shrined i'll this gentle
woman. That she was not guiltless only
made her sorrow tho more moving. She had
erred in deceiving father and mother, in
priyiy, without homes blessing, undertaking
the sacred obligation of marriage Yet how
hordly was shn dealt with. how cruel the in
tcrorctation of Il deed OF faithful love! And
why had Cuthbert left her: How bitterly
hard that any act of his should be beyond
the skill of her Lcart to construc! Yet her
glorious fidelity could not hold him faith
less.
In this wise thinking, with IN impulsirc
movement she drew forth her purse and
slipped her wedding ring on, kissed it wildl j,
and, with Quick toss Of her hands, fell with
face upon tie bed, weeping bitterly.
This posture was she in when her mother
entered the room. The poor wonEln ran to
her quickly ~,
You have come back, my darling: Where
hast thou been all this long time, Jenny, do
not cry Sony heart will break if you greve
in this way. Has father been saying unkind
things to thee, NJ pretty: Conc, come, it is
net I'll Lope!c:j yet. Truly 'rlicre that
Mr.. Shaw is thy husband; and bc sure, he
sure he viii return, fcr no n'an with his
beauty is hcGrtlcss, and hv would not have
married thee, Jenny, TO leave thee i'll this
way!'
She raised tie girl from the bed and led
her to q chair, and, kneeling by her, pillowet
her head III her boSouL
"Oh: mother, is it not too cruel that
should lose my husband and he doubted by
father: Tomorrow lie means to take lne tc
London to show him the church; for he will
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obtain information, be sure that shal
cause 1t speedily to be conveyed to you
Should he ever return" he continued, ir
slightly depressed tones, "this trouble he ha'
brought upon you is an account to be settled
between him and M with an adjusting h
will not relish"
She was standing near the door, and h'
was raising his hand to pull the bell; but So;
had not done with him yet. The change In
his menner from the blandness to hauteur
from kind Of tenderness, at least, to a de
meanor of blank indifference to her sorrow
despened her doubt Of his sincerity, and, fail
ing to find in this old man any such sorrow
ing after his son as should prove him hones
= rss e. a 3 %9gE he UT EEoE satR 'sSD e. s sSs
seiasd her.
"You can tell mo, sir, that he has 4qt LETT
me for goodl Soy some little word to give
me hopeI For hS sake, Dr.. shs%-hs loves
me trdlyl" she cried, With her hands olasped.
Ths doctor was afronted by her doubt
of him, for it was plain in her recurrent
appeal ."-.s ... ...
Il have answered that I am as ignorant as
you-perhaps more ignorant, he said, fro"n'
fng at her.
aLast night" she continued, too bitterly
yenrn'ng after hope to be abashed by his
manner, or even to heed the cruel suggestive.
nes of his words, Hhe was to have seen
father. This he promised, and was te
watch for him at my window. Oh, sir, be
would not have bid me wait for him had be
IN foy. fnH q
me iondly. A gentleman from this school,
who called On mother this morning, said that
be had seen him leave your house in the
evening; and to father he was coming-oh
be surel Who stopped him, thenl Was be
followed and set upon? If he had died, or by
an accident been killed, his body would have
been found. Do you know where he Is
Tell me, sir! Tho Lord God, who hears me
declare it, judges me; and before Him swear
thy son was my husbandr
Now, but for the continued and affrontine
suspicion informing the girls words, th1!
piteous appeal, taking tragic pathos from
wild dry eyes and outstretched hands ano
shrill intensity of tone, must have reused
the doctor though his heart Of flesh had beer
as hard as a pet prejudice. But he was sc
extremely mortified to find his word-h1'
word, tool-doubted by this wench, that
anger came down on all kindly STRINGS with
a weight of lead, and false perceptions pricked
him. For who was this woman but pigheadeo
strangfeld's daughters. And might not al
this bother be nero trick Of the enemy-a
plot speedily Matched out of Cuthbert's strange
disappearance, to moritfy the dignified cul
tured, well-bred foe Of dissent, and champion
Of orthodoxy and divine rightsl ..
He rang the bell.
"a direct answer had been given you," be
said, "and you must excuse me for declining
to continue this conversation. trust
madam, for your own sake, that you will be
able to establish the fact Of your honorable
connection with my son."
And, with dislike and contempt on his face
he made her a short bow. Without another
word she passed through the door, which the
servant held open, and left the house.
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CHAPTER XVI.
HER EtTIlER-iN LAW.

Her face like marble, hut with no lack Of
determination in it, Jenny walked down the
grimy court and crossed the market place She
halted a moment to deliberate which way she
should take to Greystone school. She chose
the way Of the sands, and down to the beach