The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-04-22

Ps. %; John 10: Ala.
CHRIsT's LEADERSHIP John 10:
11-14). In considering this topic
we cannot altogether separate the
thought from that considered last
fall, when our subject was "The
Shepherd Lord" We shall, now
ever, endeavor to follow a different
line of thought, keeping strictly IN
the path of our Scripture readings.
There ought to be a great deal of
comfort to the Christian in the as
surance that Christ leads. His
knowledge of the way gives his fol-
lowers confidence. When he halts
they may 6e sure there is a suitable
resting place. When he says, Rise,
let us be golng," it is their duty,
yes, and their highest good, to obey
promptly, even though there may be
betrayal and a crucifxion close at
hand. Surely he has shown herosm
enough to nave earned the right to
defend. Surely he has conquered
sufficiently to have proved his abil-
ity to command. Do you realize
your privilege in being follower of
this loving, sympathetic, heroic
Christ? Submit to no other guide.
Obey no other voice. Follow no
other footsteps. All other shep-
herds are weak; he is omnipotcnt.
They are ignorant; he has all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
They are inexperienced. He knows
every inch Of the way. Follow
Jesus. He only leads safely. The
characteristics of his leadership are
beautifully brought ont in this
twenty third Psalm.
NOTES BY THE WAY.
At conversion. O, how glorious
Christ seems. Surely his ways are
pleasantness. Lead on, dear Mas
ter, III gladly follow.
Under the first temptation. Why
should | think of faltering? Is
there, after all, certain insidous
beauty in the world? Is religion
battling with foes as well as bask-
ing IN sunshine? | cannot forsake
my Lord. Master, lead on.
Bearing the first burden. Why
do feel my own insufficlency: Did
not expect service? How can !
for a moment think that he, the
great Burden Bearer, would call me
to follow HIM with ldlv swinging
hands? I'll work more faithfully.
Lead on.
In the first bereavement. 0
shadow upon the heart, o empty
crib, 0 little cold form in the
casket, with marble brow and speech
less lips! Is this my return for fol-
lowing? Hush, doubling heart. |
will not lose my faith. God is good.
Jesus has my darling in his arms.
Lead on, thou gentle Shepherd
At the brink Of the river. How
cold the waters are. How they chill
my feet! They rise above my knees,
my waist. The floods have we'll
nigh overwhelmed me- Am for
saken? How dark and lonely it is.
Saviour, art thou still leading? o
voice of love. | ford the stream in
safety. and through death pass over
into glory. And now into the
highest heights lead on.
know no other leadership but thine;
The strongest human soul
Must fall for he alone whI is divine
Can reach the heavenly goa.
follow thee till all the ,urncH'> done;
My winning must be becau~e thou hath won.
by Rev. W. II. G.. Temple,
FOR ANSWER IN THE MEETING.
What will convince man of his
need of guidance?
Why is the strongest leader the
man wEo is most conscious Of need
to be led?
How does God III a sense lead
even those that will not be led:
How does Christ lead by drawing:
How does Christ lead by seeking:
How will Christ's leading inspire
us to become leaders:
How may We know whether we
are led by Christ:
To what docs Christ lead us:
--Golden Rule.
SUGGESTED HYMNS.
Lead. kindly Light, amid tho
encircling gloom