The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1892-04-13
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Gods Works and Words-Ps. 19:1-14-
Lesson for April II. 1899.


GOLDEN TExT.-The law of the Lord is per
feet, converting the soul.-Ps. 1877.
LESSON NOTES.
1. "The heavens" That is, the super
terrestrial spheres which, so far as
human vision is concerned, are lost in
infinite space. "Declare:" Are telling
constantly, now and evermore. The
glory of God" is the outshining of His
intrinsic excellence. "IIis handiwork:"
The work of His hands.
.. Day unto day uttereth speech;"
Every day the heavens renew their tes-
timony to Gods glory. Might unto
night sheweth knowledge" Night
sheweth knowledge unto night; i. e.,
knowledge of God and His glory.
4. Their line" ETC.: A measuring
line. The idea is that their province or
domain is coextensive with the earth
and that they speak with authority
even in its remotest parts. Their
words" The testimony which they
bear to the glory of God. "To the end
of the world:' The utmost bounds of
the habitable globe. I'm them i. e.,
in the heavens (ver. y. Hath he set
q tabernacle" Pitched tent, provided
4 dwelling, or, without a figure, as
signed place.
5. (Which is as bridegroom" A
| bridegroom comes forth sumptuously APP
pareled, his face beaming with Joy
which he imparts to all around such,
but with a mighty emphasis, is the
rising sun. Coming out of his cham
| ber:" This refers to the rising of the
sun. The sun seems to rise from a
night of repose fresh and lovely as a
bridegroom from his chamber: vigorous
as strong man trained for the race"
'Rejoiceth as strong man to run a
RICE" AS champion GRIT for running
cheerfully addresses himself to the
race, so does the sun speeds onward with
matchless regularity and unwearying
swiftness in his appointed orbit
6. 'His going forth" This second
smile has reference to the suns daily
course as the first to his temperance
after the darkness of the night. SIS
from the end of the heaven" From
one end of the heaven; that is, from
the east, where he starts. Ibis cir
cult" The circular path in which he
moves through the upper sphere.
There is nothing hid from the heat
thereof" The rays of the sun pene-
trate everywhere. Nothing escapes it.
z. THE law of the Lord" Probably
the Pentateuch, and the prophetico.
historical, and strictly prophetic writ
ings. The law refers here to revealed
truth as contradistinguished from the
truth made known by the works OF
creation. "Is perfect" Flawless and
harmless. A complete revelation OF
Gods will, as far as men could then re
ceive it; always guiding in the right di
rection, always helping toward Heav
en-. Converting the soul:'' Or, as il
the Rev. Ver., restoring, literally bring
ing it back (sc. from ignorance an(
SIM; the word involves the idea of de
liverance and refreshment. 1.-The testi
mony of the Lord" The ten command
ments are called the testimony because
~ they are Gods witness as to what il
the right way. (2) They testify agains'
those who disobey. (S) BY the test
monies of God we mean all those things
by which He bears witness to His owl
character and projections. SIS sure:'
Faithful, true, steadfast It's deriva
tive, amen "a word of confirmation
brings out the idea. Making wise:'
In knowledge and in conduct. THE sim
ple:" Not here ''the foolish" as Otter
in Proverbs, but one who has the true
childlike spirit Matt. 11;25; Cor. 1870
which best fits him to become a disciple
in the school of God.
g. 1.-The statutes of the Lord" The
commandments or ordinances contained
in Gods revealed law; all that God bids
us do, every duty he lays upon us. "Art
right" They are reflections of the
eternal Righteousness of God Himself
Conscience and reason approve of them
and experience shows that they are
good. Rejoicing the heart Marl
the progress; he who was converted
was next made wise, and is now made
happy; that truth which makes the
heart right then gives JOY to the right
heart. "The commandments of tho
Lord" Much the same as the statutes
above. Whatever God has written upon
our natures, upon our hearts, as in His
word, or His will. The law in our con-
sciences is but a translation of the law
in the Word. SIS pure" Free from
every faint of error or injustice; ant
tending to make us pure in heart and
in life. "Enlightening the eyes" II
Eliminating the mind and conscience
showing us the true path of life ant
happiness; cleansing away all selfish
ness and prejudice, which are sure tt
mislead our Judgment, and bring errol
into our views of truth.
0. THE fear of the Lord" Another
name for the law, but as contemplated
not so much in its outward aspect, as ir
its working on the heart. rs clean
There is nothing in it that tends to cor
rupt the morals or dcfile the soul
10. More to be desired are they
Gods law revealed under the 81,
names mentioned above. Than gold
yea, than much fine gold:' They leaC
into the real treasures of life, truth
character, happiness, hope, usefulness
IL. Moreover by them is thy serv
ant warmed" We are warned by tn,
Word both of our duty, our danger
and our remedy.
IL. who can understand his errors:
Sins both of ignorance and infrmity
those which are done unintentionall,
and unconsciously. Cleanse Thou hi
from secret faults" Literally, thing