The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1890-05-08

shine The Father will own US as his dear
children. Heaven will draw near to u.s. We
shall be TRANSPORTED, changed, in life and char
acter. 1t is good to be in the place of prayer
Give attention to retired prayer Have your
mountains or quiet spots where you go to meet
God. That on Mt. Hermon was a religious
service with only six persons, and yet it was
very profitable one. God is with two or three
who pray.
3. Hear Christ We are commanded so to do.
(St Matt, II 81 To hear implies willingness
to do. Obey Christ.
4. 1t is well for US often in conversation to
talk about the relation Of Christ's death to our
welfare. The matter considered at the inter
view of Moses and Elijah with Christ was the
"decease which he should accomplish at Jeru-
SALEM"
5. Away to work. ST. Peter wanted to stay
on the Mount Of Transformation, but Christ
would not permit it. demoniac was at the
foot of the mount in desperate need of assist
ance, and it was more important TO help him
than TO daily in bliss. (St. Matt, H. 14-21)
o. Cultivate humility. ST. Matthew was an
Apostle, but Christ did not select him TO the
distinguished honor of witnessing the glory on
Mt. Hermon. Nevertheless st. Matthew does
not hesitate to state the facts in his account
lie tells out and out that Jesus preferred SITS.
Peter, James and John. So we should state
facts as to others without envy. Do not be
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n splendid instance of self forgetfulness while
narrating the preferences of others in Christ's
regards.
7. Go to Christ in all your fears Touched
by your apprehensions he will touch you ten
derby and lift you up by tender words. Tho
spiritual ear can almost hear him often saying,
" Do not be afraid"
8. Find comfort in the doctrine of immortal
ity. The dead are only seemingly dead. Moses
and Elijah survived for centuries after disap-
pcarIng from earth. returning, cOnversiHg,
knowing and being known. They must still
be alive. So of all the dead. So Of us when
we die. There seems also some intiuIation of
the fact that in the lifo beyond the grave there
shall be mutual recognition. Moses and Elijah
were known as such persons.
Q. Religion, Christianity, transfgures the
humdrum of life into a beautiful reality;
throws halo around every day events; lights
up and makes transparent the vail between life
aud death. earth and Heaven displaces the
darkness of sin with the briliancy and beauty
of holiness.
10 Learn to make Jesus supreme It was
difficult for Jews to admit the superiority Of
Christ over Moses and Elijah. But both adored
Jesus. We have only Christ. He is ali in all.
s. Notes
1. For critical notes on the TRANSPORTATION
see Sunday Meditation in NATIONAL TRIBUyE
for February 3, 1883.
2. See Harpers Nagq-ipe, February, 1881, for
an important article on Raphaol's "The Trans
fguration."
3. The Roman, Greek, Anglican branches of
the Church place TRANSPORTATION Day" on
August 6. So, too. the Episcopal Church of the
United States celebrates the event on that date
4. One should read the Rev. A. F. Oilers
poem on The TRANSPORTATION" He was rector
OF ~. Marks, JOhnstOwn. Pa. And Dwight
Williams IS author Of poem on this subject
well worthy being read.