The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-03-20

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kerosene. Soak for six hours.
No receptacle for soiled clothing,
even if handsomely decorated, should
be kept in sleeping room.
In baking bread or rolls put a sauc e.
pan of boiling water into the oven.
The steam will keep the crust smooth
and tender.
Much of the heavy cake and bread
is the result of the oven door being
banged when closed. Close the door
gently as possible.
To remove rust from knives cover
the blades with sweet oil for q day or
two and then rub with a lump OF
fresh lime.
To remove rust from knives cover
the blades with sweet oil for a day or
two and then rub with lump Of fresh
lime.
If sheets or tablecloths are wrung by
putting the selvsge through the wiring
er, the edges will not curl up, and
they will iron much easier.
If as much preaching had been
aimed at the heart as there has been
at the head the millennium would have
dawned long ago.
Remember that religion in business
is just as important as religion in the
church.
1t is not how much you do in a
given day, but the thoroughness and
honesty with which you do it, that
makes you acceptable to God.
A tree will lie as it falls, but it will
fall as it leans. And the great ques-
ton every one should bring home to
himself is this: "What is the inclina-
ton of my soul? Does it, with all its
affections, lean toward God or away
from him ?"-J. J. Gurney.
When Jesus would help US, he tells
US to help him help US. 1t is thus that
he makes us shares of his Divine work,
and enables us to gain double bless
ng.
That which needs daylight for its do
ing, must be attended to before night
fall. To-day's work cannot wait for to-
morrow.
True faith never hesitates about step
ping where God directs.
An hour spent in bad company is a
long step toward the pit.
You can dissapoint the devil in one
way by keeping out Of debt.
The generous heart scorns pleasure
which gives others pain.
If some of US would praise God more
we would Llame our neighbors less.
What God establishes is sure to
stand against all opposing.
Many people waste time looking
after things that have passed away.
A mind conscious of integrity scorns
to say more than it means to perform.
A man with unflinching adherence
to purpose can half control his
destiny.
The lazier man is the greater things
be ia going to do when tomorrow
comes.
Go up into the tribunal Of thy con-
science and set thyself before thy
self.
We often repent of what we have
said, but never of that which we have
not said.
When a good man dies the tears are
shed which he in life prevented from
flowing.
Do not wait for extraordinary cir
cumstances to do good; try to use
ordinary situations.
Money would be more enjoyable if it
took people as long to spend it as it
does to earn it.
The real duty is neglected when we
step over one duty to perform
another.
The devil wins many battle by get
ting Gods troops to fire into each
other.
Heaven is to be given to those who
are trying to make Heaven of this
earth.
The man who swears has something
| in his heart that the devil wants tc
stay there.
1t is not always we'll to say what we
think. but it is well to think what we
! may not say.
There is thought to be very little Use
in mans meaning we'll, if he cannot
express his meaning by his acts.
The people who weigh the most in
the church for God do not always sill
in the "amen corner"
You may humbug the world, your
friends, and even yourself; but you
cannot deceive God.
Our highest ambition shoull be to
live for Christ and his cause, and all
else will be added unto us.
Never suppose that in any possible
situation or under any circumstances
it is best for you to do a dishonorable
! thing,