The National tribune., 1891-07-09

Mary, and so called her a woman. not a Deity,
bat \ human beiug-one to worship, but not
one 20 be worshipgd. We would not enter into
Interior objects on the part Of our Savior.
We think Christ, in his infinite wisdom,
could have devised some way Of preventing
any hereto tendency without wouudiuC the
feelings or humiiiatiug the w0mauhood Of Ills
Blessed Mother. The words seem % have q
gentle Gliding etrct-a r8buke Christ would
not use his miracle power at the direction II
his human parent. lie was always obedicut
within the whole range in which parental au-
thority holds sway. Miraculous splays how
ever, were 20 be used exclusively By divine
direction. Doubtless much of che edge OF the
ccasGFe was taken OF by tender eye and a
swcct-toued voice. We find our Savior never
Used bis power 10 effect a miracle for any selfish
pHrpose or to please his friends OF relatives.
such power whenever exertgd was always in
consequence of Us religious bearing. sc the
same time Christ iHtimated that when the right
point IA the festival was reached .whln his
hour aFrivedi he would comply With her re-
quest 10 - possible the u55 Of language was
such that our Sayior's words did not mean
either rebGke or refusal. The Notberof Christ
was prompted by a most unicIlsl loving de-
sire. In her cagernes5 20 help, or a. least in
her wish TO show concern for a possible want,
she expressed her interest TO her SON. We can
not imagine Him REFRESHING such disiuterested-
ness by a cold sbOvcr-bath Of Arctic ret0rt,
nor by . chilly fGsiilads Of iCaGeu reparts.
Ne must interpret the sense By the conduct Of
Mary afterwaTd. She does not seem east down
nor disp'eased. She proceeds as though her re-
quest bad been granted. She does not discover
an Impression her Son meant 70 decline or
scold.
II is found Christ furnished about 100 gal
Ions or four barrels Of wine. A frkin was
about eight gallons. so each stone jar held about
20 gallons. he company was probably quite
numerous. It seems there was sufficient guam
tlty TO last during the remainder Of the festive
occasion. Some believe 10 did not diminish,
ri that the entire quantity remained over for
The use Of tho newly formed family.
Each stone jar WAS filled to the brim with
water. so no c0lOring matter could be east IN
causing the appearance Of wine. Some held
that the water in the Jars was not changed, but
that when drawn from the faucets il issued rs
wine, although within it was water. the mira
Gle being effected in the faucet. Most careful
students hold the entire water was converted
into wine and lessened % drank.
There is no disputing the fact Christ made
the wine, and that real wine. The thought,
once uttered with much hope, that the Bible
has two words for wine one when it is fer
mented and another when unfermented, proved
70 DO erroneous. Christ knew what be was
doing and he was without sin. We believe
orr Savior would never favor drunkenness.
lie was temperate and taught temperance, and
declares in his Word that no drunkard shall
enter Heaven. 10 is always well TO keep IN
mind Ro.. IA q. Personal qualification is al
ways subordinate to humanity. the good Of
society, the force Of exempariness.
s. The First Miracle IN Art.
| The account of the miracle is charming read
| ing-sO simple, 50 tender, so natural. No won
4 der an artist should seize on it, Accordingly,
I one Of the choicest paintings in the Dresden
/ Gallery is the Marriage Feast at Cana" by
| Paul Veronese. PaOii Caliari's great painting
Of the scene IS in the Louvre. The composition
| by Tintoretto is seen in the Santa Maria Della
Salute.
7. Suggestions.
We are oppressed By the great number Of
/ practical thoughts:
l. Always invite Jesus to be present and to
bless the union Of marriage. He ought to be
/ expected at every wedding. WI
2. Marriage is right. Our Savior graced q
nuptial party by his presence and aid. Mar
rage is honorable" Heb, 13:4)
/ 8. Never be premature. Have q time for
everything. (V. ~
! 4. DO not lose confidence in God because of
delay. Have patience. God often waits to aid
until our resources are totally expended and we
| feel want, and not simply apprehend it. Thus
I =
when all we have is gone.
/ >. Children should obey their Heavenly
/ Father IN religious matters even if counter TO
| parents views. Religious duties are between
/ Cod aud each person, and out Of parental con-
/ troll whenever God and the parent do not har-
| mOnize (V. A.
| o. Do not indicate 70 Jesus. Let him and our
I Father above adjust our matters-(a) as to their
/ features; ID as 20 time.
| Z. We are invited to a marriage festival. Let
Us get ready. REV, 10: 7-9.) We shall sup
| with Christ, REV. 3: 2O) and drink the new
\ wine. Mar, II 25.)
/ 8. Abide your time-wait for your hour Do
not be impatient. Waiting time is not lost
time. Christ waited 30 years 20 begin the min
/ istry. ST. Paul waited three years. College
I life IS profitable. Full apprenticeship is 5erv-
/ iceable. Prayer time is not lost. Wait.
/ Thorough planning before executing is requI-
site. Architecture is saving of time in build
| ing.
| 8. It's right to be happy, and even merry.
10. Believe. (V. H.
! IL. Always do just as Christ directs. So
/ Bryant writes:
! Whate'er He bids observe and dor
/ such be the law that obey,
| And greater wonders men shall view
| Than that Of CaBa5 bridal day.
| The fiinty heart with love shall beat,
! The ehaiR shall fall from passion slave,
| The proud shall sit at Jesus feet,
| And learn the truths that bless and save"