The National tribune., 1891-07-02
6. SnrGesiions.


1. Look 20 Christ; look at or on Christ
". 36.j Look intently. Keep your eye fixed
on him. Be not diverted by other guides. Be
sure the one whom you see is Jesus. Single
him out from all other religious teachers. Gaze
with penetration, so az to satisfy yourselves of
his personality, authority. and sincerity. Make
the evidences Of Christianity your stHdy.
p Anticipate the wishes Of any to follow
Christ. Tvs 81, So our Savior discerned at
once an anxiety on the part Of Andrew and
John to become acquainted with him, and so
with his doctrine. IL you have reason, from
any peculiar action or appearance Of cOUnte-
nance or look, 10 believe q person would be
pleased to learn Of-Christ, do not be careless,
but turn and notice such individual. Seek TO
engage him IN conversation on religious topics.
Persons now often wish Christians would turn
and help them introduce their concern for
salvation.
3. Follow the Savior. (Ys. 81. 49, Follow
his example and instructions and commands.
He is our teacher, our schOOlmaster.
4. Be courteous. (V. So Andrew and John
gave an honorable title TO Christ. They did
not speak out rudely, CURLY. They used the
language OF respect and dignity. They saw
Jesus was on the move and, though DESTROYS
of addressing him, they do not ask him to STOP
but inquire as TO where he is to put up, and
where at a leisure hour they could meet him
for an interview. If men be travelling, or
otherwise busy for the time, do not interrupt
them Find where they reside and call on
them 40 their convenience. Never stop men
when they are engaged. Do not approach
merchants IN the cOunting-rOOm or at trade.
Keep away from the doctor when he is COM
pounding his prescription. BE silent when
the lawyer is planning his argument. Do not
talk to an editor when at his proof Find
where these men live. Ascertain their most
unemployed hours.
s. Be solicitous to find out where Christ is.
(V ISL Knowing, you can seek his company,
aud advice, aud comfort, and help. Know the
way to the mercy seat. Learn the road Of
prayer.
g. Strive so 10 live, you will not be afraid
TO have persons come and see your acts and
ways and hear your words at home. (V. 39)
Z. Having learned Of Christ, look up others
and tell them about the Messiah. (Y. AZ
Take special pains to seek out relatives. Let
brothers go to brothers. Bring them to Christ.
w. 42.) Andrew went after Peter (SimOnl !;
Philip sought out Nathaniel. (V. 49, The
first thoughts Of a genuine convert relate to
the conversion Of others. Let Us 20 and tell
all persons whom we can reach that we have
found the Messiah. Much such work can BIO
done in the street, etc. The instances found
in our lesson occurred in The common routine
Of life.
s. Be firm Christians (v. 42.) Let the rock
symbolic your adherence to the Savior. Be
steady in character. How can you be thus
staid? Peter was not worthy the name stone
OF rocky until the Holy Spirit descended upon
him in the Pentecostal shower. Seek baptism
from on high and you will be bold for Christ.
o. Come and See" says Christ. (Y. CO.,
Everyone should investigate Christianity.
10. Prepare the way for Christ as st. John
BAPTIST got persons and things ready for him.
IL. Jesus Is the Lamb Of God. He takes away
our sins Go to him, them If you be sinners.
10. Let us always direct attention from our
selves to Christ. US. 50, 36.) Behold the
lamb" says ST. John the Baptist; mot me,
but Christ" Here is grand abnegation. No
minister succeeds when people so admire him
as to forget the Savior. The clergy are SER
wants, and their duty is 10 Introduce Christ.
- Rejoice IL you can say, 1--WE have found
the Messiah" Blessed discovery.