The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1893-05-26
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
International Lesson for Nay 2S 1898
The Excellent " oman Prov. 81 1874.

GOLDEN TEXT Favor IL deceitful ana
beauty is vain. but woman that fcarcth ths
Lord. she shall bc praised Prov. si:3l
PosIIIoS-This chapter Is the latest coiiee
ton ia the Hook " Proverbs. kind OF appen-
dix 60 the proverbs collected by Hczckiah
AUTHOR The author Is perhaps King Lem
uei. reporting in the first portion his mothers
teachings. and IN the second picturing his iucas
Of woman Whether Lenuel Is . real or only
an imaginary person Is unknown fror-
Cheyne thinks that vs.. ii-3i are so unlike the
previous sections that they must have beso %
another author.
LESSON COMMENTS.
The Home Maker.-i0. "A virtuous
woman" A woman Of force, bodily
vigor. spiritualized TO that of capacity,
ability; combined with fine manners
and culture. "vho can fnd?" Imply
ing the difficulty of finding, as Of fnd-
ing precious stones.
For her price Is far above rubies"
Tor pcarls.) The poet thereby means TO
say that such q wife is a 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. 1.-The heart of her
husband trusteth In her" She Is his
natural confidante and counselor; her
advice is more valuable than that OF
much clcverer people, because 1t Is SO
absolutely disinterested.
.Ie shall have no lack of gao:" The
A. v. has need of spoil that is, profat.
gain of all kinds, though the word
originally meant spoil taken from an
enemy. With such wife he is sure to
be prosperous. Thus, naturally, "she
n r.. oontivn-
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 worleth 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 a distance
what is necessary for the supply OF her
house.
IS. "She riseth also while il Is yet
night" Before dawn. We are TO con-
klQtT the ulltTtut iAOssA
ours 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-
ercth field" She studies and knows
the value of the field, and then "buyeth
it." and makes "a vineyard" of IL.
with the fruit Of her hands," The
/ money she has earned by her industry.
L. .'She girdeth her loins with
strength" The phrase is mctaphoricaily
expressive of the energy and force with
which she prepares herself for her
work.
IS. "She perceiveth:" 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 Ever. 1917,
when she cannot see to her fields and
merchandise.
The Home Center Of Benevolence.-
'.She spreadeth out her hand to tho
poor" She extends her hands in SYM
patty and readiness to help. With all her
industry. she is not narrow and selfish
and grasping, but Of a large and loving
heart II is this which saves industry
from worldlincss.
Comfort and Beauty.-2i. 'She is not
afraid Of the snow" Occasionally seen
In Palestine 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 rcpel il;
being made of wool. the garments
would be warm as well rs stately in ap.
pcarance.
22. "She malscth for herself" Not
for her own bed, but she herself pre-.
parcs them for her family. Carpets
Rather cushions, mattresses for the
beds. "Her clothing is fine linen" o.
finest texture, white and costly. And
PURPLE" The richest and most beauti
1uI COlOTS-
90. "Hcr 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 And scllcti
them" Her industry and business
qualities are again referred to.
% strength and dignity are hel
J clothing" Her character is worthy O
her position. ''Shc laugheth at thu
time to Gomez" She has no fears To-
the future.
20. "She opcncth her mouth with wis
DOM" She has gained wisdom. she ha
interested herself in affairs, SO tina
when she speaks 1t is not gossip
: or SANDER. or idle talk that she utters
but sentences OF prudence and SOM,
sense "And the law Of kindness is OF
, her tongue She Is no scold; she is no
made hard and ungracious by her du
ties and cares. She is full of sympathy
and love Us well as Of wisdom.