The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-06-26
skowhegan High sonooi, and
Bloomfield Academy

The graduating class attended public
worship at the Bethany Church last Sun
day afternoon. The teachers, and all Of
the class except one who was detained by
illness, were present at the services. The
ushers. were G. O. Smith, W. M. Abbott,
g. 4, Fogg, and Carl E. Hutchinson, all
OF the class Of 80. The committee on
decorations were Mrs. Alice 8. Mitchell,
and Misses Ella G. Nash, Belle 8. Hutch
inson, Eta Emery and Grace M. Coburn.
all OF whom were also graduates Of the
school. The flowers were choice, and
were tastefully arranged. One bouquet Of
red and white flowers rspreseuted inc
colors Of the class. The congregation
was very large and included many Of the
past and present members Of the school.
The sermon by the pastor was based on
the following texts; Ps. 81 ;S-For thy
names sake, lead me, and guide me.
Luke, 2;49-Wist ye not that must be
about my Fathers business2
A boat needs q rudder for guidance.
and sail for motive power. 1t would
% useless without them. SO young peo-
pie need In the voyage Of life, a. the texts
suggest, the rudder for guidance, and
tho sail her motive power. They need
guidance because Of their ignorance Of
the way. The speaker then described his
own safe guidance over the Serras into
the 70 Semitic Valley by . competent
leader. 30 Christ presents himself to
young people at the outset OF the journey
OF life, and promises TO lead them safely
to the better and brighter home. He
knows all the way from the mangsr In
Bethlehem to the throne of God On high.
and so can surely lead In life. In death,
and, through the grave. Thus guided, YOU
will like the late Prince Consort, husband
Of Queen Victoria, "wear the white dow.
er of blameless life."
Young people also need some motive
power. They must have an earnest pur-
pose. Christ said that he must be about
his Fathers business. This thought
dominated his life. Your class motto
Aim At definite end" Is an inspiring
one, and In harmony with the thought
just stated. You must have II In order
to succeed In life. Paul said that In the
race Of life he did not run with IAN IN
steady aim" His eye WAS on the goal, he
did not turn TO the right or left. Neither
was he In the contest OF life. q mere air
striker. He would not beat the air, but
hi the mark. Take Christ into the hear,
and life, and you win have q ''dsnnlt.
aim" When the disciples took Christ on
board In the midst Of the storm, they
came 1t once into port. They found !
haven, when they found him As pilots
search for incoming ships 10 guide them
safely into port, so Christ on the see of
life wishes 10 guide young people into q
blessed haven IL In true that 6hakspsars
says Fortune brings In some boats that
are not stsered." But this 10 an sxcep
ton. Ships must hAvs guidance, n they
would roach port. 80 your lives mast
have the great pilot, II you would come
safely into the haven.
With Christ In the hfs yoa will have
both guidance and motive power Bat be |
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part. Ever keep Ia mind the expressive |
and Inspiring motto, "Row not drift. =
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row whom mist covers the face Of the |
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