The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-08-22

LEssor TENT Lake is:i.iA
COiDES TExI--He that humblcth himself
shall be cxnlted-Loke is:iA
CESIRAL TnrTn-Tsue prayer Il earnest
rincere. humoie. trustful; and always receives
an answer.
TINE March A. D. % Soon after the Lass
lesson
PrAcE-on the WY 20 Jerusalem between
Samaria and Calilce. or IN the Jordan valley.
CIRCUMSTANCES - These parallels were
spoken on the same journey with the last tthe
last lesson. The warnings given IN chap y:
p3s. naturally lead 70 prayer 40 means Of
being pr pared for Chrisrs coming.
HEIRS OVER HARD PLACES: Feared 10.
God. etc. :" was not impcilcd - do right by The
fear 81 God % good mofiycl. nor BY what man
would think and say Of him "a low r1otive).
"a widow" In the East She position 81
widow = one 81 absolute hciplcssness. In India
sh Is excluded from all society. and Is made .
common drudge and the subject Of unlimited
petty despoilsm. especially ~ her husband >
family. "Ayenge me:H me justice. Because
this widow troubietn me:r he was not moved
BY high motives. but the love Of ease would
make him listen. Z. And shall not Cod" the
argument g. II importantly avails with such
man as this unjust judge. how much more viii
u prevail with q loving God who wants 10 do a.
eoods Elect" chosen ones; dearly beloved;
His people whom He has redeemed Though
He bear long" either though lie Is long suf'
fering toward the opprcssors. In the hope thar
they may repent" or. waits long
before answering the prayer Of His
people The reason Why God re-
quircs this opportunity IL not from His un
willingness 20 bestow. but BY the importantly
20 make US ~ 70 receive The great dif1culty
with all Gods gifts Is on our part. 20 make u
able and willing 20 receive. The gifts would b
wasted on rs. unless we had that appreciation
and desire which made US Unfortunate.
"Ayenge them speedily" l. e.. suddenly. quick
~. when the time 70 avenge comes II will b
as soon as possible. Shall he ind faiths" win
the people endure TO the end, God win be true.
but viii they continue 10 prayy 10. Temple 70
pray the acknowledged place Of prayer.
"Pub,ican:" see Lesson ". vi. II. -Pharf-
Gee stools" the usual position In prayer. and
taken BY the publican also Il thank thee"
he did not pray. he only boosted ~. Give
tithes:" the tenths required by law. IAN {
possess:" rather. .Ail ! acquire" his gains.
He did all but love. the one essential Of all
Note. % This prayer was communion with
himself. no; with Cod ca II recognized moth
ing OF the real nature Of virtue. with love 70 God
and man as is root s33t had no answer; for
there was nothing 20 answer. a. One might do
all that the Pharisee claimed for himself. and
yet be most hardened sinner. -. Publican.
standing afar or:~ from the most holy place. -
unworthy 10 approach. H. Justified" treated
rs just. forgiven by God. received back int
Gods family. II was possible to justify and 70
ceive him. because the true spirit and character
had tcgun In his soul. Rather than the
other" because. though as great sinner -
the publican. he was still proud. unloving and
incorporating So the Phartsee returned from
the temple as POOR rs he came: while the pub
lican. whom he dcspised. wondering how he
dared 10 come. returned made rich BY Gods
kiss Of forgiveness and peace.
SUGGESTIONS ron TEAcHERs-To teach
the privilege Of earnest prayer the Lord
spoke the first parable Of the lesson,
and to guard men against the danger Of
sclf-righteousness in prayer Hcgave the
second parable. Bring out the story in
each case. and then go on to the teach
ings that arc applicable to the lives Of
the scholars in front OF you
The lesson to-day is one Of vital i'm
portance to our scholars Among them
are many disciples Of tender years and
limited experience who need help. Let
them not 60 without It to-day. II need
be do not adhere to any special plan
rigidly. but find out what their difficul-
ties in prayer are. and try to meet them.
Recall what your own difficulties were
when you were young Christian. and
try TO help your scholars, as you would
have liked some ono 10 help You years
4 ago. Mako the lesson intensely practi-
cal. As the result Of cxpe riencc and tes-
timony. I will give some Of tho difiicul-
ties that young and sometimes old peo-
pie experience. and will give in each case
helpful suggestion. Space forbids my
dwelling on them at length. This must be
left TO the Individual teacher. la) Wan.
dering thoughts. Suggestions: Before
you knecl think Of what you want, and
then ask for it. and stop. (b) Lifelesz
prayer. Suggestion: Think first tc
whom you are going to speak Remem
Der that He hears you. and loves TO have
you pray. tc) Formality. arising from
use Of memorizcd form. or con-
slant repetition Of about the
same words Suggestions: Get away
from memory prayers Turn your usua
form upside down. At times only give
thanks. a. others make only confessions
Ct others pray only for others. Thil
will give freshness (d) Sieepiness
Suggestions: DO not put on your prayer
until your body Is juss worn out Their
Is no law forbidding us to pray befor'
eleven o'clock In the evening (e)
feeling that We are speaking to the air
Suggestions: Before you kneel impress
on your mind the truth, thou God sees
me. Remember God Is in the room will
you. When you fed this, then knee
and talk to him. "a IrrcgSlarity
Suggestion: Have regular times 70
prayer. and let nothing interfere e
Entire lack Of prayer during bushes
or school hours Suggestion: This !
not necessary. Nehemiah prayed ant
got an answer while he was waiting Of
the table tNeh. 2:4). A woman Of whom
I knew. whose husband would not lie
her kncel. used 70 lean out OF the win
dow. and while he thought she was look
ing at the passers-by she was prayin
with closed eyes. Let the teacher e
day hunt for difficulties. and pray eal
Mostly TO God for wisdom TO guide be
scholars Alright Rev. A. +. SchaufIler.
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.
I. perseverance, is the only grac
which can not be countcrfeited."
9. lie that desires much will pra
much.
8 God delays the answer 70 prayer I
increase our desires and to 1T Us to n
ceive moro.
4 There IL DANCER that We NAV ccas