Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-04

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people he earnestly longed to know the
truth. He therefore comes to Christ
and acknowledges that he is teacher
sent from God, and asks for help. In
His reply Christ speaks forth the very
kernel of spiritual! truth and shows
Himself indeed the greatest of all
teachers. Let US notice two lines OF
thought this morning.
l. The Character OF the Teacher
Character is important in g teacher.
He impresses himself as well as his
teachings. Every teacher ought to be a
Christian. Even in our secular public
schools every teacher ought to have that
kind OF high moral character that is the
outcome of the true religious life. When
we seek teacher we wish above all
things to have confidence in his char
acter. In this test Christ stands su-
preme. Every effort was made to soil
his character. The rival parties of the
day combined. They dogged his steps,
listened to every word. Scrutinized
every action, but found no stain upon
his immaculate character. Plate declared
81 find no evil in Him." He stood be-
fore His enemies and before the world
as the pure and sinless, the perfect God
man.
The authority with which He spoke
was different from the teachers OF the
day. They were expounders of laws and
traditions, Christ the revealer of truth.
Everywhere it is II say unto you."
II. Character of His Teachings-He
brought to earth the highest and purest
ethical code. In every question of rela-
tionship to those around us He gives US
the clearest, purest and highest pre-
cepts. There is no such moral system
as Christ's sermon on the mount. 1t is
the basis of all right moral law.
But Christ more especially reveals
spiritual truth. Other teachers may
compile moral code, but the teacher
who came down from God alone could
reveal spiritual truth. This Christ does
in His talk with Nicodemus.
The great Teacher adapts His teach
ings to all. So does Christ in a pre-
eminent degree. 1t is food for high and
low. for rich and poor. The ignorant
drink in His simple truth, and the most
learned delight in its grandeur. 1t is
free to all. No high tuition fees to be
paid. 1t is the grandest OF all schools,
and it is free. Whosoever will.
In conclusion let me remind you that
we are but in the lowest grade now, and
the great university course will be up
yonder, when we will sit with Him on
His throne. l plead with all to join the
school of Christ. Let us at least seek
to learn the simple truths of redemption
here, let them lay hold of our hearts,
and that will be our certificate to the
higher grades. What heaven it will
be to sit and learn OF Christie know
even as we are known
EVANGELIST wIGHy's WORK.
At the Central Christian church, 121
West Fourteenth street, the attendance
the past week has been good, and tht
work OF Evangelist Frank A. Wight
most gratifying. Yesterday morning
and evening the house was crowded
with attentive audiences while the
evangelist discoursed on "Consecra
ton" and "What Think Ye of Christ.
On Saturday afternoon and Sunda.
morning the ordinance of baptism was
administered in the new baptistry jus
constructed in this church. The reviva
services will continue under Mr.. Wright
directions during the evenings of thi
week, and on Tuesday, Thursday AM
Saturday afternoons.
Y. N. C. A.
Mr.. J. w. Lowrie of Pekin, China
addressed large audience OF men an
boys in the auditorium of the Y. M CA
During the course of his remarks, h
described some of the various phases q
Chinese life in very interesting man
ner, aud dwelt on the many oh
stacles and difficulties in tn
way OF the young men OF tina
country who desire to lead Christia
lives. Yet, even in the face OF thes
difficulties, many were willing to serv
God. He concluded with touchin
appeal for assistance to this noble wor
of Christianizing the Chinaman.
A trio of Christianized Chinese singer
sang two hymns in very pleasing style