The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-08-13
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
THOUGHTS WORTHY OF CALM
REFLECTION.
Lesson and Where IL Msy lie found-A
Learned and Concise Review Of tho

INTRODUCTORY.
We have I'm this lesson an intimation OF
how widespread the fame OF Jesus had be-
come. Even the outcast lepers knew him
and spoke OF him. But. of more interest
still 10 US. they spoke 10 him. In the Scrip
ture before us we find our Saviour's feet
stayed by the cry OF the ''unclean." Thank
God for that! Indeed, IL was for that he
came for that he journeyed I'm this particu-
lar direction. and but for the condescend-
ing compassionate spirit here displayed we
would have no part In him. Jesus is pass
ing down through leprous coasts to-day
I'm the teaching of this lesson. Shall not
some smitten souls call out 10 himY Alas,
II we do not! We are still I'm our sins.
WHAT THE LESSON SAYS.
1t came 20 pass. Introducing another in
cident OF that wonderful journey toward
the city on the hill.--As he went. Or In
the going. Christ's going was attended with
circumstances peculiar to the mission he
was accomplishing. Passed through. lie
was passing through. Imperfect tense. 1t
was golden moment OF opportunity
The midst OF Samaria and Galilee. Some
have thought this TO refer TO the border
land between the two countries. See Mar
gin. Or possibly il but suggests the interior
In contrast with the farther coasts.
As he entered. Participial construction.
Certain village. Numerous little towns
were scattered along the way.--Met him.
meets by the way. Other caravans could
scarcely be described as meeting these
lepers. Standing afar off.-Ten lepers.
In sad profusion in that cline and, especial
ly, in that day.-Afar Off. They were not
allowed TO come near. (Lev. 10: 49,
Lifted up their voices. AS from a dis
lance. One hundred PAGES, usually
They dared not come nigh, as they were,
but they dared cast prayer. So may We.
Jesus Master. Signifying something Of
homage, but not full fealty, as their subse-
quent conduct proves.-Have mercy on
us. Or pity us. The personal preference
An appeal never fruitless with Christ.
When he saw them. lie saw deeper into
their need than other men would.-Go
Just the resting of his gracious eyes upon
them was enough.-Show yourselves 20
the priests. The same as saying, you are
healed. See Lev. Il: 2.-As they went.
Or in the going. Their obedience was
doubtless necessary condition OF the
cleansing The signs of health
gradually making themselves manifest.
When he saw. The changed color of his
hands would be one visible symptom of re-
covery back. Probably while
still I'm sight, going later for the ceremonial
ablution which would require some time.
Lev IA: 40. Glorlhed God. Equivalent to
praising God. DoXology Is from this word.
WHAT THE LESSON TEACHES
There met him ten men that were leperS.
II was n bit OF interruption, something per-
haps OF detention on the way. No matter.
That way 10 Jerusalem that Jesus was
treading was full OF such considerable stop
pages. Indeed, he took such "A course that
he might meet the souls that needed help
Christ went everywhere doing good-thar
was his errand To the world. Now let the
disciple do the same. We are here for SER
vice, put here for purpose. But q, how
foolishly dull We are at times. mo, no, ="
cried the lady in the sudden shower. 1--WE
kept that umbrella clean and new all these
years, and I'm not going to have you take
IL out now into all this wet!' Perhaps we
have been no less slow TO employ the chart
ties and graces God has given us for use.
How many opportunities have We met care
lesslyf How many mute appeals passed by
unnoticcdY God forgive us.
Jesus, Master have mercy upon us. The
village edge lifts the cry still. The city
and the country place, too, still re-echo the
old appeal. Men want mercy. How can
we help themy Well, manifestly, we must
first be helped ourselves. He only can give
aid to others, I'm mcrcy's name, who has eX-
perienced that grace himself We do well
10 cry out first for ourselves, Jesus, Mas
ter, have mercy upon u.s. Then shall we
he able 10 speak OF mercy to others. 1t Is
Matthew Henry, is IL notf who says, "If you
wish TO land "A fish you must stand In the
y
the place where the fish IS" And does he
not also say 1--WE are doubtless but quoting
the substancc), If you want TO lift a soul
out q the pit you must first get good FOOT
ing out OF the pit yourself Only n Chris
tian teacher can properly Interpret this
lesson. 70 only can tell o. mercy who has
felt it.
WITT q loud voice Well, certainly, we
ought to speak with as loud "a voice for God
as we have been using against Him. Men
who have bawled their blaSphemy through
twenty or thirty years ought To make their
testimony after conversion ia "a voice that
can be heard, at least, three seats back.
And yet sometime our very silence under
pressure Is "A loud-voiced confession. The
converted fruit merchant did not intend to
make an open confession OF religion when
he shut his lips from cursing over the bad
lot OF oranges received. But the boys who
had been accustomed to hear HIM swear
under such prOvocation knew that he turned
Christian. Bless the Lord said the con-
verted blacksmith when his horse kicked.
That took the place of the old oath. De-
pend upon it, IL the work OF grace Is a
thorough one, it will find expression. Let
IL speak out loud and strong.
Were there not ten cleanscdg There is a
personal application. Too often we give
God but "A partial recognition. We glorfy
him with but one portion OF our whole
given to him. but what OF the six days OF
the week. Possibly we praise him with the
voice OF prayer and song, but how about
the work OF the hands, the ways our feet go.
Not simply the heart should return and dc
homage: the mind and body OF the whole
nature should be PROSTATE before him who
has cleansed and redeemed. The daily life
should praise him. Said the converted
sewing-girl, There's many a time, when
I've been pressed and hurried. that I've
sent home seams scarcely fastened. Sc
they'd be sure TO rip; but, please God. since
I've been converted my seams will never
rip again.
Returned TO the glory OF God 1t was
more than ingratitude. il indicated but a
partial work OF grace. Their bodies were
healed. but we have little reason to suppose
that their souls were else than In the bonds
OF iniQuity. Not SO the stranger, the lone
Samaritan. His return indicated II heart
touched, "A spirit made ready TO receive the
incffably larger blessing OF salvation from
sin. Let me be Christian" says one
without coming out into public profess
sion" But there Is no concealed fealty, nc
secret Christianity, worthy OF the name
As WELL" urges Pentecost, " for the rose
10 say. Let me be rose, without bursting
into leaf and flower" Are you giving
God the glory2 The heavens declare it; the
armament showeth; why not your
Next Lesson" Prevailing Prayer" Luke
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