The Globe-republican., 1894-11-09
Know We Not That 'sFaith Without
Works is Dead z"

These were the deep and impressive
words of st. James, which he told the
people to observe. and are a warning to
us in the Church to-day upon which our
very salvation depends.
The great proportion of Church at
tendants serving the Lord have faith-;he
greatest abundance of faith--but they
have not the other great qualification nee
essary to make them a true child Of God
and for entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
They which have faith alone, are also in
the Lords vineyard, and are cOntented to
sit down and behold the workers tOiling
OH, some bringing in forty and fifty fold,
and they will not exert themselves ut all.
or but in the least.
The Lord Jesus said: g He that be-
lieveth in me shall be saved - little
further on he says I" He that believeth
in me will do my works." Therefore we
have not the "taith that liveth" unless
we take up the cross daily and follow the
Lord and do his works.
The Lord Jesus illustrates Faith and
Works in the parable of The Talents-one
of the servants (the unprOfitable) was
given one talent-which represents faith
but he brought forth no increase or works,
Again: Many may say that they have
faith, but their actions denote that they
are serving Satan, therefore they are speak
ing falsely, for actions, with few except
ions, testify more than words. THE TRUE
christian showing themselves opposed to
work of all evil doors continually, even at
the risk of Operty and life, and there
will be no compromising OH the part of
the true christian]
What the Lord wants now is earnest
christian wOrkers--men and women who
will put aside the pleasures of this world
and use their faith-which word faith zap
plying a mechanical eXpression) the tools
in their hands-tO 60 unto the harvest and
work, as the harvest is plenteOus but. the
real labOrers few-otberwise they will re-
ceive no reward.
JAMES 2:lS. s. Yea a man may say.
thou hast faith and | have works show
me thy faith without thy works, and will
show thee my faith by my works.
There are tens Of thousands in the
Church to-day who believe that they will
be saved by faith alone. therefore they
bring forth no works. How much are
they responsible for the condemnation Of
the wicked?
When that great and awful day comes
when mems hearts shall fail them, when
they shall call upon the rocks and noun
tains to fall upon them and to cover them
from the wrath of the living God. then
will those who have not only believed in
the Masters works, but have done them,
stand in the midst Of the redeemed, and
place their laurels, which shall shine as
precious Jewels, at the Saviour's feet and
exclaim: There, Lord, your talents,
which you have given lis, we have in.
creased many fold" Then the Lord
will say, swell done, thou good and
faithful servants, have made thee ruler
over few things. now thou shalt be
ruler over many. Enter thou into the joys
of the Kingdom
No salvation by faith without works
Therefore, let us ''put on the whole ar
mour OF God" Let us build our house
firmly upon the Rock, around which the
waves may rise and roll, but We are safe
for eternity.
Note-The 8. saved'' christians OppOr-
tunity Make it a rule that every one you
speak tO-nO matter on what business-tO
say few words about their spiritual need
and strive to win them for the Master.
Work, for the night is coming!