The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1892-04-14
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Gsnds Works and Words-Ps. 10:1-14--
Lesson for April II. 1909.

G.ct converting the soul.--Pg. i0:I
LESSON NOTES.
L. 4The heavens:" That is, the super
terrestrial spheres which, SO far as
hurlan vision is concerned, are lost in
Infinite space. "Declare:" Are telling
S0nstantly, now and evermore. "The
glory of God" is the outshining of His
Sntrinsic excellence. "His handiwork:"
The work of His hands.
.. ''Day unto day uttereth ,specch:"
Every day the heavens renew their tes-
timony to Gods glory. might unto
might ,sheweth knowledge:" Night
sheweth knowledge unto night; i. c.,
Knowledge of God and His glory.
4. "Thcir linc," etc.: A moasuring
line. The idea is that their province or
domain is coextensive with tho earth
and that they speak with authority
even in it's remotest parts. "Their
words" The testimony which they
bear to the glory of God. ITO the end
of the world:" The utmost bounds of
abe habitable globe. ''In them:" /. e.,
IN the heavens (vcr. ~. "Iath he set
a tabernacle" Pitched tent, provided
dwelling, or, without figure, as
aligned place.
s. (which is as a bridegroom" A
bridegroom comes forth sumptuously ap-
s,areled, his face beaming with Joy
which he imparts to all around; such,
but with mighty emphasis, is the
rising sun. Coming out of his cham
ber:" This refers to the rising of tho
ssnn. The sun seems to rise from
might of repose fresh and lovely as
bridegroom from his chamber; vigorous
rs Z strong man trained for the race"
ARcjoiceth rs q strong man to run a
rsce." AS q champion girt for running
cheerfully addresses himself to the
race, SO does the sun speeds onward with
rnatehless regularity and unwearying
swiftncss in his appointed orbit.
6. "His going forth" This second
ssircile has reference to the suns daily
course as the first to his reappearancc
ssfter TIE darkness of the night. as
from the end of the heaven" From
enc end Of the heaven; that is, from
the cast, where he starts. "Ilis cir
crit" The circular path in which he
raoves through the upper sphere.
HThcre is nothing hid from the heat
thercof:" The rays of the sun pene-
trate everywhere. Nothing escapes it.
9. The law of the Lord" Probably
Hhe Pentateuch, and the prophctico-
historical, and strictly prophetic writ
ings. The law refers here to revealed
truth as contradiatiaguishcd from the
truth made known By the works of
creation. "Is perfect" Flnwlass and
harmless. A complete revelation of
God S rill, as far as men could then re-
ceive it; always guiding in the right di-
rectian. always helping toward Heav-
cn. ''Convcrting the soul:" Or, as in
the I.cv. Fer., restoring, literally bring
lng it back Use. from ignorance and
SIM; the word involves the idea Of de-
llvcrance end refresh:ncnt. THE test;-
gaony Of the Lord" The ten command
rncnta are called the testimony because
a. they are Gods witness Us to what is
the right way. (3) They testify against
those who disobcy. (3) By the testi-
anonics of God we mean ell those things
Ny which lie bears witness to His own
character and perfections. "Is sure:"
Enithful, true, stcadfast. Its deriva-
tive, amen "a word of conhrmation),
brings out the idea. Making wise:"
In Knowledge and in conduct. THE SIM
golc:" Not here 1.-The foolish" as often
IN Proverbs. but one who has the true
childlike spirit Matt. 11:25; Cor. l:27),
which best flts him to become disciple
In the school of God.
s. 1.-The statutes of the Lord" The
commandments or ordinances contained
In Gods revealed law; all that God bids
us do, every duty he laysupon us. "Are
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 hearts" Mark
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 the
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 translation of the law
In the Word. SIS pure:" Free from
every taint of error or injustice; and
tending to make US pure in heart and
in life. "Enlightening the eyes:" IL
Eliminating the mind and conscience,
showing us the true path OF life and
happiness; cleansing away all selfish
mess and prejudice, which are sure to
nnislead our Judgment, and bring error
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 in
its working on the beart. SIS clean"
There is nothing in it that tends to cor
rnpt the Eorals or dcfile the soul.
10. More to be desired arc they"
Gods law revealed under the six
names mentioned above. Than gold,
YEA than much fine gold:" They lead
into the real treasures Of life, truth,
character, happiness, hope. usefulness.
IL. Moreover by them is thy serv-
ent warned:" We are warned by the