The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-01

brethren" 1t is gratifying to us to
have this protection. II is also con-
soling to know that we have the
protection Of the A. o. U. W.,
which is only one Of the mediums
Through which God works in the
hearts of men, and makes instru-
mental in promoting sympathy ana
lcompassion for himself, his family
and fellow-b beings; by SO doing the
standard Of morality is being raised,
and men are coming nearer to the
divine injunction to "love their
.lneighbors as themselves" Through
this compassion and sympathy we
,|spread the cement Of brotherly love,
land impress upon one another the
motto Of our order, Charity, Hope
lland Protection. Brothers, we
: should all be promulgators OF this
: motto to our fellow travellers. The
Ipeople are here, and the masses are
Min possession Of but moderate por-
f|tion Of the worlds goods. All have
n dependent ones, and It IS ha1o
v struggle for some OF us to keep the
: wolf from the door while we are
/ -lhere with our loved ones. How DO
Is YOU expect for that loving compan-,
lion to battle with the deceptions OF
,ethis world, when you are dead ana
J. GONE. without a beneficiary certih-
y-lcate of two thousand in the A. -.
snlU. W.? and 370,722 able-bodied,
Q. .lloyal-hearted brothers to sympa-
ndlthize with her. l have met some
,erlw who object to religious man or
4 member of the church belonging to
ta- secret society. | love congruity
.se Las we'll as any man, but it is appa-
nix rent to me that we are compelled 70
,celtake protection within the walls OF
thelthese beneficiary secret societies.
,ec- lOur churches have all they can do
all Ito look after the spiritual interests
one lof humanity, and am persuaded
onslto believe that these societies are
Q oflcomplement Of the church and cnrls-
is Itianity. l do not advocate, nor 90
: A. Ii desire to leave the impression, OF
his making these societies the relig'on
their members. shall believe
they have place to I'LL, be-
her cause there is a demand for SUCH
el tolwork as they are accomplishing:
While the ritualistic teachings OF
"a de. our order are of christian nature,
| hope no brother will base his as, .,
hope. surance of Heaven on them unit
's been he has obeyed the divine inlunchor
: u, Iof our Master" Except mar
be born again he can not see TN
's you kingdom Of Heaven" This is tn
'bered great fundamental teaching OF TN
ny be R;ble that brings man into the ia
iii see yor Of his Creator. Yet, oeiiev'
..,s ,otbat by strict adherence to tn
teachings OF these secret societies
snou some men have been brought 10 re
no nentance and belief on the Lord
- or. Another thought worthy Of our con
ception is, if man becomes intel
.lIv. lested in the welfare Of his brothers
rm oflas he should be in these asssocis
form lions. he is doing a great good
yes 10 preparing himself, and nos
rotec- whom he comes in contact with,
Goa,sldo better and efficient work IN tn
av in church. and thus step by step the
10 sn. are made to look after the spirltu'
evervIas we'll as the material wants
- theI,nan They are continually r
, theirllieving the wants OF the WIDOW AZ
an Helorphan. They undoubtedly a
{ ser raising morality to a higher stan
word ard Surely they are causing M
"A HisIto think more Of themselves, thu
should families and their neighbors. ~,
Reboldl;ted a home a short time ago OF q
,at;ons widow Of one Of our brothers.
great did me good to see the beneht s
,horityhad derived from our A. 0. Y.
nd out 4 cozy little home for rememb
anonulance Of the benefits Of our ord
,rd and Brothers it is hard for me to ma
: we'll Won an address without clos
ysd ne With an exhortation. While It 81
,har on mo comfort to know that If
rbe di-lhand Of death should claim me M
shin tolmv loved ones would receive
he;noIhenefit OF a two thousand do
self SER beneficiary certificate, yet It 9
law and me greater Joy to know, that ! p
atchers made my peace, calling and e
factors ,;on sure with my God, and that
feedeth command Is unto me vc
but He ful unto DEAN anu s :,
not, yet crown OF iiie. - srl - 80 ~, =,
patient ure and comior. 20 spe.n syJ - "a
! needs, day, brothers, wnile NC ssaI
ng is too solid phalanx iof Sna ~,
nor too and Protectoh. Diesseu ~
forever, if we have our names ioo'1: -;
efulness, the Lambs pook ol me-
ence, in SO stand IN the presence y I
IS at the and wave our PAIN utan.n :
"What liverance, saying saiSa'lon
God dis our God who sitte'n uPo''
'ords fail throne"
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