The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-02-02

it rose, were larger than the corresponding di-
mansions OF its predecessor. IL must have been
the absence of metal and carving which made
il inferior to the first Temple The Holy Of
Holes was empty. The ark the chernbs tho
tables Of stone the ROD of Aaron. were gone
The golden shields bad vanished Still. there
was not lacking certain splendor and solidity
befittiDg the sanctuary Of a people once so
great. The High Priest and his family were
well lodged. The doors Of the Temple were Of
gold.y
The building continued in use till the time
OF Christ. Sixteen years before the birth Of
Jesus. Herod the Great began repairs on IT,
which continued till the death Of Christ. We
remember then, with interest that it was to
Zerubbabeps Temple our Savior was brought
when 40 days old to be presented to the Lord.
and that Christ was often in it during his
ministry.
= Suggestions
l. nation prospers through preaching. ".
H. 1t is to be understood Of course, that the
preaching is heard. appreciated. needed aad
followed. If we examine the history in the
case it is very plain that there was relation
between the appeals of Haggai and Zsehariah
between said appeals and the completion Of
the Temple work. The prophets reused the
people and set them to work. The preaching
must have been earnest and the people yield
able. Given preaching. such as is prescribed in
the minister's commission, and due recognition
and heed OF it by hearers. and n nations pros
perity and happiness are guaranteed.
2 Construct churches. Repair and keep them
in order ". H. They are God houses They
stand for Him. They as it were his world
offices, where he does business with his people.
With a proper realization of the majesty of
Deity aud full comprehension of the sig
nifcance of the Sanctuary, we shall be saved
from shabbiness as to the structure. and from
irreyerence when III it.
3. We want the clergy, in order that the
religious ordinances OF Christianity be con-
Quoted properly. authoritatively. effectively.
There is real profit in all respects through the
ministry of Gods prophets. ". IA Call to
the ministry and ordination are quite generally
demanded as prerequisites.
4 Dedicate churches. o.. 16.) Each church
is Gods house. Us. 16. IL Churches should
be used exclusively for religious purposes. All
denominations are beginning to be more and
more select in the use OF their places OF wor-
ship. Effort is made TO associate the build
ings for worship as much as possible with
sacred suggestions.
>. Give moneys for religious purposes. fy. IL
The dedication of structure built for religious
purposes is a specially fit time for giving. IL
is beginning to be more and more seen that
moneys expended for religious purposes are in
the interest Of public ORDER secular good, and
so practical investments.
s. Obey. Do according TO Gods command
meuts. ". A. Obedience IS a eulture and
there never can be any human greatness till
men have disciplined themselves to law.
Z. Respect rulers. (Y.1I) Observe civil laws.
Government is a sort of mechanism. and dis
obedience is machinery out of order, sure TO
crash aud bring ruin.
8. Observe the directions of Gods Word as to
all religious rites. ". 49,. Some prescribed
method is well. in order TO secure order It's
to unity of worship. between which and devo-
ton there is very sympathetic bond.
9. Keep all of Gods ordinances; 9. G. the
Lords Supper. (V 49,. There is historic
connection between them and Us. remem-
brance of which quickens our memory and in
cTeases our devotion.
10. Have care Of children in special as to
their religious concerns. " 20.)
IL. Forsake sin and come over on the Lords
side ". 21.) Filthines5 in v. 81 refers in
special to idoatry and the sins peculiar to the
heather. Christians must separate themselves
from all forms of wrong doing.
II. In preparation for partaking Of the Holy
Communion we should examine ourselves.
(Vs. 90 81 We should go to the Eucharist
with pure intention. honest purpose. in the
real spirit of the Sacred Feast. Us. 90. 21.f
The custom of preparatory services is COM
mendable. We have now beautiful iitera-
ture, very helpful toward determination and
very suggestive in hints and helps in the dirsc-
tiOn of holy living.
IS. Rejoice we have less eumbrous ritual
than the Jews possessed. Christ has been
offered. and there is no call now for the pre-
sentaton of bloody victims. ". H.
IA. Be cheerful in religious services. VS..
Is. 22) Christianity has no call for Iougi-
tudinal facial lines. Shultz says: 1.-The con-
gregation dedicated the house of God with Joy.
They might have held fast instead of feast
Even now, when the work after many years of
effort stood before them finished, they might
have had specially vivid realization of the
entire Indebtedness of their situation according
to external appearance. But the Lord came to
the help of their faith"
1t is an unfortunate thing when Christians
so conduct, as to lookers-on. that an impression
gains to the effect that the religion of Christ is
essentially dismal. Remember what ST. Paul,
said: Rejoice, and again say rejoice"