The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-11-06
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR COLUMN.
EDITED BY MRS. W. l.. LEISHER,
TAXING PART,

The participant may fulfill his
pledge in several ways By reading
Scripture, hymn, or other appro-
pirate prose or poetry by prayer;
by eXhOrtation or experience.
That the latter is scriptural goes
with saying. Compare l Cor. 14:3.
Paul commands Timothy CHI. AZ,
and Titus, oh. 2:15. The writer to
the Hebrews, chap. 1913, enjoins
exhortation as a mutual obligation.
l Cor. 11:4, 5 presupposes men and
women prophesy i. e. to publicly ex-
pound.
TOPIC FOR WEEK BEGINNING NOV. s.
Lied by the Spirit"
lisa. 44:3; in. 14:15-17; Acts 5:32.
missionary meeting optional.)
COMMENTS.
The great success of those who
founded the early church was not
due to the marvellous gifts bestowed
on them, not because the Spirits
power was so nightly exerted upon
them from without. but because they
were so ready to be swayed by it
from within. His commands were
not Numbered in their ears, but
they listened attentively for Insight
est whisper. What is needed now
is the prompt needing of his call
wherever it may direct, the famili-
arity with his voice that distinguishes
it at once from any sound of earth,
the perfect faith knowing that whith-
or he CALLS he will go with all his
inspiration and sympathy and
strength.-Rev. j. Z. Clark.
The promise of the Spirit lisa.
44:3). Just think for moment
from whom the promise comes, and
you will never doubt either it's value
or its fulfilment. Imagine a soldier
given over to the pangs of thirst
through the agony of his undressed
wounds, as he lies on the battlefield,
while his regiment has hurried on
in pursuit of the flying enemy, re-
fusing the mug of cold water offered
him by some ministering hand. In
agine furnishing family, who has
not tasted food for days, thrusting
away from their side the tempting
collation. spread before them by some
benevolent soul. Imagine SILVER
ing wanderer standing out in the
chill winter storm, and while a hos
pitable door is open to receive him,
thanklessly plodding on to perish
in the snow. Would you not con-
denim such a suicidal spirit in 9TH
ers? These picture may remind
you of yourself, dear sinner, if,
spiritually hungry and thirsty and
shivering, you refuse Gods Holy
Spirit that may supply all your
wants. The moment you realize
your need and acknowledge the d.
vine ability and willingness to sat-
isfy it, the promise will be fulfilled
in you. The spirit always leads
first to the cross.
The witness OF the spirit Acts o.:
32). He witnesses of the things of
God that they are true. He wit
nesses of our spirit that it is sin
cere. Then he witnesses with our
spirit that we are born into the new
kingdom of love and truth. Can
we, then, be silent and unrespon-
sive? No, if we have any graft
tude in our hearts. Wei must speak
out and confess Christ. We must
acknowledge daily the divine char
acter of our leader. Wemust prompt
ly and cheerfully obey his slight
est sign. If you don't realize the
Spirits guidance enough to be led
by it without doubt or wagering,
AVou are living far short of your
: privilege. If he will condescend to
be witness with you, then the only
thing left for you to do is to be
faithful witnesses of that truth
which he has taught you.
CORDS OF LOVE.
The spirit always leads you for
your own good.
If the Spirit leads you into dark
ness and weeping, remember that
the same Spirit has provided light
after the gloom and a rainbow for
the storm.
SUGGESTED HYMNS.
"Holy Spirit, faithful guide"
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly
| Dove,
"Holy Spirit, hear u.s."
"Holy Spirit, Teacher thou"
DAILY READINGS.
1.-The Spirits teaching.
l Cor. 2:9-16.
2-The Spirits intercession.
Rom. 8:23-28.
3-"The Spirit of truth"
| John 15:17-21.