The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-03-16
HERE AND HEREAFTER.

The Bible Is full of warnings addressed to
other peopIe-IWalter Besant.
The note of Joy, though no. the highest
on Christ's Program is oud and ringing
note and none who serve In HiI socikty can
be long without Its music Time was when q
Christian used to apollo sizn for being happy.
But the dav has ALWAYS been when he ought
Henry Drumm ond.
1t was not for Moses to enter the Promised
Land, though he was to lead the children Of
Israel TO It. 1t was not for David to build he
Temple, although he made prenaration for 1t.
1t was no. for the ancient prophets to see the
day of ChEist, thou h thew earnestly (destred
1t. "Not tor me" is voice not of thdav or
yesterday hut Of the far.off ages whi4h have
passed.-lRev. P. B. Power.
All business and all work should lift up,
and not hold down; 1t should make free, and
no. enslave; 1t should ennoble and not de-
grade. 1t Is as honorable to make shoes or
anchors as to paint pictures or TO write books
The shoe maker should learn the secret
through his work OF fl, ding he sandals Of
should learn, through the making nf anchors
for his great ships to fnd the anchor tOat Is
to hold his own soul {. thf truth amid the
storms Of life -lRev. j w. Lee, d. D.
Many a man In David's little band saw
nothing but cold gray stone where David saw
the flashing armor OF the heavenly warrior
he one all the mountain blszed VII b fiery
cbariots; to the other It was lone hill side,
with the wind moaning among the rocks. We
shall lose the joy and the strength of Divine
protection unless we honestly and constantly
try to keep our sense of 1t bright. Il, es
that have been gazing on earthly JOY, or per
haps gloating on evil sights, cannot see the
angel presence. A Christian man. on a road
which he cannot travel With clear cor
ecio w II M moi tho ruaI
with the drawn sword In His hand, that bars
Balaam's path among the vineyards A man
coming out OF some room blazing with gas
cannot all at once see into ne violet depths
of the mighty heavens that lie above him with
all their shimmering stars So the believing
eve alone beholds the Angel of the Lord
"a. Maclaren, d. d.
1t 's wise, when the trial times are come,
make lure that the soil OF our hearts is pre-
occupied with wholesome crowds. 1t Is
easier to keep out the winter growing weeds
of envy. discomfort AMI unhelief than It Is 10
Kill them after they are rooted. Let the vir-
tues grow and fill the soil! Tine ministry of
love will leave no room for envy. Clo-e fell
lowship with Christ-tbe fellowship Of His
suffarings. as well At OF Hts " and work |
will keep out discomfort and doubt. Ii trouble |
could strip Us of the essential good the life |
with God. the partnership with Christ In the |
upbuilding Of His Kingdom, the fellowship OF
saints. the assurance OF faith-then there |
might he room for envy. discomfort and unbe.
lief. But trouble commonly turns the atten-
ton of the child of God from smaller hopes
that he may know how small they really are,
and see that bis best treasure lies in God.
And who shall doubt that this Is an exceed !
ing gain. we'll won at the cost Of w,ntry |
days!' "Why do you saw that you have |
seen me grow In grace?" asked a self distrust.
full Christian. And the answer was, BE
Cause hsve seen YOU growing cheerful In
time of loss."- GCongreg stionsiist.