The Progress., 1892-11-19
SEEKING TIE LIGHT.
,vu,nr Blindncps Erings Spiritual Dark
ness-Dny Follows Night.

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seekors after spiritual light wade
through seaa Of doubt, dimncss and un-
ccrtainty. Longing for light, yet un-
ahle 10 comprehend in their fullnoss
ara simplicity the directions contained
,n the Bible. they suffer from binding
clonds and perplexing m.sts, wishing
eagerly for tho day that viii shod light
.loua the shaded way. But the age IL
distinctivoly one Of research and nd-
,,oncement. Men are 10 longer content
10 accept blirdly the theories and con-
ciusions Of others on important sub
;ects. but nro becoming students and
J,seovcrers for themselves on the high
sons of religious principles and beliefs
Books. sermons and free interchange of
opjnions aid independent thought, and
ROW ns never before individuals are pen
ctrating the mysteries and uncertain
ties which science is stendily unfolding
before tho nstonished eye OF the ex-
plorer in her mystic realms.
Light from high heaven and undeviat-
ing mental balance are needed 10 pilot
The mind snfcly amid the rocks Of slkep-
ticisln and incredulity, calling in quos-
,ioa the truth Of miracle and daring to
refute what forms tho very basis ,nnd
foundation of Gospel facts. And no
little sadness attaches TO tho piteous
gate OF those who want 10 believe tho
E;ble lust as ii stands, but are tormcntcd
with doubts believed TO DO honest ones.
MAY ray from the throne of God send
convincing light 10 all 30 harassed and
troubled!
The newly created world was without
form and void. and darkness was upon
the face OF the deep. 1t was incomplete,
IT neither to be the abode of man nor
10 aid vegetation or any growth what
ever, until God said: Let there be light,
and there was light. And God saw the
light that it was good" Daylight for
the soul is quite as much n necessity az
sunlight for the world OF nature.
OF new converts it is often said they
have come ont OF natures darkness into
the light Of the Gospel, and each re
newed soul can testify TO the appropri
ateness Of the expression. We hear o'
tho night of sorrow, and tho darkness o.
seasons Of afiiiction and adversely. Sucl
seasons must be repeated and lived ovei
aud over again as long ~ time endures
And herein lies much of the pathos d
life before alluded TO.
Let e be remembered that ever since
the first day and night told of in th'
opening chapter of the Bible day has IA
ways followed night. Spiritual dark
ness In this age and this day of increas
inc light must be largely the result
willful blindness. There is scarcely srcl
O thing possible as inability in our laa'
10 reach the light. But for those sur
rounded by clouds of sorrow and DIS
tress, enveloped by tho darkness arisin
from such OF life's ills as they are pow
erless 10 avert; TO all threatened wit
tho wreck Of earthly hopes and longing
who have cast their anchors OF earthl
support into the treacherous deep; to u
who can only pray and then dumb
wish for the day, we say patiencel Go
new creates the light every day.
God knows the loneliness, the drear
ness. the need OF light as well today a
when he first created the light and sa'
that it was good. Out from the darl
ness he can always call the light. Onl
fear not, but trust him. twill not |
long before the shadows will flee al
eternal day will dawn.
Blessed Hcalcrl ell our burdens Tighten;
Give US peace, thine own sweet peace, we PR
Keep us near thee Till the morn shall brighse
And ali msts and shadows fee away.
(,bristian Mt Work,