The National tribune., 1895-10-31

the family, the family of Kish was taken;
when for the individual, Saul, the son Of kish.
was taken"
O. 1t is supposed that the matter was settled
by lot. First it was necessary 10 determine
the tribe. Twelve men representing tho II
tribes would serve the purpose. Each would
draw. and the one holding particular ballot
the one indicating the choice would show tue
tribe. In similar way the person TO be Sc
ected from said tribe would be indicated.
Views:
a. BY lot. So Ras Ralbag Jameson. Prov.
Is: IS; Lev, 1913; NJ, 90 SO; 81 10; Acts,
l &c.
b. By Urim and Thummim. Kimchi. Pat
rick urges against this that the Ark was not at
Mizpeh. and the priest must stand by the Ark
when determining anything by this method.
But they were in Gods presence. 10.
We have the Hebrew root that we have for
taken" in V. 20, also in JOSH, z: 10, 16, Is;
l Sam. 1874, ~.
We notice the settlement in oar lesson as to
who should he King not matter of chance,
but of actual predeterminstion on the part
of God. The incident. then, does not favor
mere chance.
10. Could not be found. 81. The common
tator, Henry. wrote:
$50 little fond was he now OF that power
which yet, when he was in possession of, he
could not. without the utmost indignation,
think of parting with. He withdrew, in hopes
that, upon his not appearing they would pro-
coed to another choice; or, thus to express his
modesty for by what had already passed he
knew be must be the man. We may suppose
he-sas ut this time really averse to take upon
him the government: ]. Because he was con-
scious To himself of influence for great
trust. He had not been bred up to books, or
arms, or courts. and feared he should be guilty
OF some fatal blunder Q Because il would K
pose him to the envy of his neighbors that were
y ln4n tn1 L., h., Il
stood. by what Samuel said, that the people
sinned in asking a king, aud it was in anger
God granted their request. 4. Because the
affairs of Israel were at this time in bad pos
ture; the Phiiistines were strong, the Ammon-
| ties threatening, and he must be bold indeed
that will set sail in y storm"
IL. Inquired. %. The method is not men,
toned
~. Stuff. 90 Baggage.
ID. Fetched. %. Seized upon him, laid
hold of him, drew him out from his hiding
place.
ID. Higher. %. By head We may sup
p0so he was seven feet of stature. IL was not
the custom then so much to measure men by
brain-power. Physical strength was admired.
1t was a military age, when muscle was in great
demand.
Is. God save the King. "a. May the King
live. Saul is our kind of man. He is kingly
in appearance. God spare him to us. He is so
unique We could not expect to replace him.
Suggestions.
]. Cultivate humility. 81 %. %.
2. They who are suddenly raised to dignity,
power, wealth need great selfrestraint.
The head is easily turned by unexpected &C
quirement of riches position. Let him
that standeth take heed lest he fall"
Seek home guidance now in the selection OF
our civil officers. Pray az we'll as nominate.
l Sam, 24:6; Ro., 13: II. The powers that
be are ordained of God.
4. Bear with one another God bore with
the Israelites, and even against His best judg-
ment allowed them King. Sometimes yield
ing-a certain kind of condescenson-is a
grace.
s. Do not reject God. St. John, IL: 49, Re-
member the builders who rejected the Stone,
Christ. st. Matt, 81 AZ. Jesus said he was
rejected of the elders. st. Mark, 8: 81; st.
Luke, 7: 30. Christ is despised and rejected by
many men. 1sa., So: g.
6. Reverence rulers. Er., %: %; Fec, 10: 20;
Pet, 2:17; 2Pet, 10; Judel9 God save
the King.
z. Assemble from time to time-on Sundays
in special-and hear Gods ministers declare
their messages from the Lord. Wis.
8. Let cergymen always declare the Word Of
the Lord. They are to preach the Will of God.
Their textbook is the Bible. THUS saith the
Lord should be their declaration. Thus they
will have authority, and can demand attention.
8. Recall all of Gods providences Each rec
election will lead Jus to appreciate Him, and
enable US the better to rely on His goodness.
V. Is. What God has done for us should slim
ulate our faith to the future. He is always
God aud always the same God.
10. Go to God in ad yeTsities and tribulations.
He will save US from them or bless US in them.
II. Attach Importance TO the PHI sical. Main
tain health and strength of body. 1t is much
IN ones favor if he have good form, impress
sive, dignifed appearance. powers of endurance.
There is such thing muscular Christianity.
Many of our early ministers found it of adyan-
tage to have robust bodies.
10. Jesus is our Deliverer from the Egypt Of
sin. " IS. He saves us from oppression. from
the hands of the evil and leads us to the
Canaan of eternal bliss.