The Globe-republican., 1893-05-26
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
international Lesson for May 70, 1895
The Excellent WomaaePfov. 81:lo-31.

! GOLDEN TEXT Favor IS deceitful, and
beauty is vain: but woman that feareth the
Lord, she shall be praised-Prov $3.50.
| POsIrION.-This chapter Is the latest coilec-
ton in the Book Of Proverbs, kind Of appen-
dix to the proverbs collected by Hezekiah.
| AUrHoR-The author Is perhaps King Lem
del reporting in the first portion his mother
teachings, and in the second picturin9 his ideal
| Of woman Whether Lemuel Is . real or only
an imaginary person is unknown Prof.
| Cheyne thinks that vs.. 1l-3l are 50 unlike the
previous sections that they must have been by
| another author.
LESSON COMMENTS.
The Home Maker-1O. "a virtuous
woman" A woman of force, bodily
vigor. spiritualized to that of capacity,
ability; combined with fine manners
and culture. "Who can find?" Imply
ing the difficulty of finding, as of find
ing precious stones.
For her price is far above rubies"
Tor pearls.) The poet thereby means to
say that such wife is more precious
possession than all earthly things which
are precious, and that he who finds such
an one has to speak of his rare fortune.
The Home.-11. THE heart of her
husband trusteth in her." She is his
natural confidante and counselor; her
advice is more valuable than that of
much cleverer people, because it is SO
absolutely disinterested.
''He shall have no lack of gain" The
A. V. has need of spoil; that is, profit.
gain of all kinds, though the word
originally meant spoil taken from an
enemy. With such wife he is sure to
H., Thus vafnrol11- hc
doeth him good" and the good contin-
ues 'all the days of her life
Daily Duties and Cares.-''She seek
eth wool and flax" from which linen is
made), as materials for clothing and do
nestle uses. And worketh willingly"
Cheerfully of her own accord. There
were no factories, and the clothing
must be woven at home.
IA. ''She is like the merchant ships"
With an enterprising spirit she goes out
beyond the nearest circle; she describes
also important opportunities of advan-
tageous purchase and profitable ex-
change and brings in from distance
what is necessary for the supply of her
house.
Is. ''She riseth also while it is yet
night" Before dawn We are to con-
slider the different circumstances from
OUTS There was not much variety of
work for evenings. Few books, no
newspapers, poor light, and hence early
sleep, which permitted early rising.
'And giveth meat" Food. She dis
tributes from the warehouse the food
that will be wanted for the day. "And
their task to her m aidens:" Sets them
to work.
Business Qualities.-16. ''She consid-
ereth field" She studies and knows
the value of the field, and then ''buyeth
it," and makes "a vineyard" of it.
with the fruit of her hands," The
money she has earned by her industry.
II. ''She girdeth her loins with
strength" The phrase is metaphoricaIly
expressive of the energy and force with
which she prepares herself for her
work.
is. ''She pcrceiveth:" By experience
and by observation. She understands
her business. She is wise in business
methods. "Her lamp goeth not out by
night" She works evenings as well as
daytimes, spinning at home (ver. 1917,
when she cannot see to her fields and
merchandise.
The Home Center of Benevolence.-
''She spreadeth out her hand to the
poor" She extends her hands in SYM
pathy and readiness to help. With all her
industry, she is not narrow and selfish
and grasping, but of large and loving
heart. 1t is this which saves industry
from worldliness
Comfort and Beauty.-21. "She is not
afraid of the snow" Occasionally seen
in Palestine 1.-TWO winters out of three
in Jerusalem). She has no fears con-
corning the comfort and health of her
family, even in the severest winter.
For all her household are clothed with
scarlet" with warm garments. Scarlet
was supposed, and rightly, to absorb
and retain heat, as white to repel it;
being made of wool, the garments
would be warm as well as stately in APP
pearance.
%. ''She maketh for herself" Not
for her own bed, but she herself pre-
pares them for her family. Carpets"
Rather cushions, mattresses for the
beds. Her clothing is fine linen" OF
finest texture, white and costly. 'And
purple" The richest and most beauti-
full colors.
%. "Her husband is known in the
gates" where the business of the city
is transacted. Among the elders" The
chief men.
"a. ''She maketh linen garments"
-''girdles:" Necessary with the flow
ing robes of the east. 'tAnd selleth
them" Her industry and business
qualities are again referred to.
25. Strength and dignity are her
clothing:" Her character is worthy of
her position. ''She laugheth at the
time to Gomez" She has no fears for |
the future.
&c. "She openeth her mouth with wis
DOM" She has gained wisdom, she has
interested herself in affairs, so that |
when she speaks it is not gossip, |
or SANDER, or idle talk that she utters, |
but sentences of prudence and sound
sense. And the law of kindness is on |
her tongue" She Is no scold; she is not |
made hard and ungracious by her du-
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