The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-09-08
HERE AND THERE i GEN.

HERE AND THERE 4 GEN.
"A Holy LIFE. Guthrie illustrated
the emptiness of a mere profession by
the simile of tree lying across the path.
apparently a fair and mighty object,
but the. foot lightly placed upon u
breaks through the bark and SINKS
down into the body. for insects and
poisonous fungi have attacked the core
and followed out the heart. Take
care. =" said be, that your heart Is not
followed cut, and nothing left but the
crust aud she'll Of empty profession. '
There are some who began the Chris
tian life full of warmth, ardor aud zeal,
who are still regular attendants at the
religious services. but scarcely the FRUIT
bearing branches that witness nearnes'
to the Master: it would be possible to
live beneath their roof in state OF UNI
consciousness rs to religious Influences
which certainly ought not to be the
case with any who name the name OF
Christ. Religion is not matter Tor
SUNDAYS only. cor outside resrecta-
bility. or even mere matter OF sub
s.riptions and religious woik. but II Is
a vital every day concern. affecting the
heart. L. is an cay thing, but
A dangerous condition, for us
ID glide into the customary
grove Of attending meetings ami
performing good works. thereby IN
cr,asing our responsibilities the more'
while our own souls are full Of worldly
tendrils. II has been truly slij. that 1t
costs but li.lle nowadays to multiply
comics of tn, Bible in our homes; our
oels nal concern mas. be that TOD .
word is hidden within our hearts' ana
that is the rule and chart whereby we
arc steering the bark If our every day
life. not only i'm perilous places when
storms seem threatening, bat when all
around ms things betoken fair weather
and prosperity Qmrer.
LOVE MIGnrIgR rnAN Lomc.-fou
may hammer zee on the anvil. or bray II
m a mortar. What them Its pounded zee
still. excep, for the little portion melted
by heat of percussion. and It will soon
conceal again. Melt il in the sun. and 1t
flow. down IN sweet water, which mir
rors the light which loo'ed its bonds oil
lcoll. So. hammer away at unbe lief win
your logical sicdge hammers, aud you
will change in shape perhaps but II IL
none the less unbelief because you have
ground it to powder the fire Of God =
love. brought close by will, abiszs
with the sacred glow.-Dr. Airr. Nc
LTea.
Tng present Queen Of Madagascar at
her coronation said. Il tell you that
place my kingdom under the protec-
lion Of God. for know that il Is the
kingdom that Is governed by depend
ence upon God that is true and has
strength and progress. Go forward IN
wisdom that the glory Of this kingdom
NAV increase. Remember, that 1t y
Righteousness. that eXalteth nation
and that the fear Of God Is the begln'
ming o WISDOM. "
IErust.y TO throw a little sun'h ne
into slile life every day. 1t Is 50 easy
10 make Others thankful for having
; met Ms on the street. for having riddei
; beside Us in the car, or for having ha'
busiosss to transact with Us. \ crate
: full memory Of our society Is no. mare
r to inspire. and every cause to remem
Der Us with pleasure Is the cause o
comfort and happiness in some othe
life.
e \ SHADOW has fallen upon you
e hou ehold But it is the shadow OF th
one who cane to give as he came I
: take. the shadow OF INN whose shado'
q is light. God sometimes washe
= the eyes Of his children with tears
p, that they may see the more clearly I
e read Alright bis providence and b
I commandments Cuyler
> Ret. and be silent, For, faithfully iisienin
4 Patiently waiting. thine eyes shall behold
Pearls Ia the waters OF quletness gliatenin
Treasures Of promise that lie shall unfold
e Rest. and be silent, for Jesus Is here.
Icalming aud st.ling each ripple of fear.
Ill p n. Hsecrga.
III HUMILITY is u make right estima'
u of ones self. Il is no humility for
} man to thirk less of himself than
, ought, though II might rather puzz
> him to do that Spuqeoa.
'e ONE Of the best things in the gosF
OF Jesus 10 the stress IL lays on stnd
things. IL ascribes more value
quality than quan,iIy.-Jds. +. Cidrh
Where our duty's task IL wrought,
In unison with Gods great thought,
ii The near and future blend In one.
II And shatso'er T. wiiied Is done
=" NEVER suffer your goods TO tecor
y your God.-SpurQe0n.
BETTER be small and shine, than
great and cast shadow.
II Is not we'll for q man " pre-
f. cream; and live, skim milk.