The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-11-28

called the coup" because by sort of depres-
sion, cuplike in shape it retained the stone TIL
slung The material of the sling was quite
wide at the cup or aperture for the stone, aud
from there tapered down TO the ends.
bling it to be more readily used. While David
trusted in Jehovah, 10 is plain he had great con-
fdence in his SKI in the of the sling. Eu-
gene Potion. in his volume, Spain and It's feo-
pie" speaking OF his entrance into Cordova,
refers to the singers whom he met and re-
marks the marvels of their dexterity aud accu-
racy in the use Of the sling. We notice how
carefully David selected the stones. He took
more than one. III Q took smooth stones. Trust
ing in God, he acted as though he had part
to do.
THE MEETING.
Data.
SAM, II: Al, 42.
References.
Verse al. Shield. Eph.. 6: Is.
Verse AZ. Disdaiued him. Ps., 1888 A;
Cor, /: ~, 49, Rudy. l SAM, IL IL.
Explanation.
l. Disdainod. AZ Looked down upon with
contempt He felt quite chagrned to have to
meet an antagonist of such unequal match.
But David was not iucumbered with several
hundred pounds Of metal armor.
Suggestions
Some distan Christianity-think it poor
match for the giant evil. 1t does seem some
times as though the work before the Church is
absolutely overwhelming. But they err who
scorn Christ's religion by reason of any i'm
agined weakness Ps., 1928, A; Cor, i :27,
90
Evil has many membranes. 1t finds the
contest against righteousness is real struggle.
The Church may seem Il stripping, but somehow
it is victorious. In shepherd apparel it IS not
afraid of it's armored enemies. Size is physi-
cal, but there are spiritual forces, and they are
often found in very small compass.
The CoLLoQUY.
Data.
SAM, II: 1917.
References.
Verse AZ. Am dog?
So David said, "a: II.
So Abner 2 Sam, g.
So Mephibosheth, 9:3.
So Abishai, 1879.
So Hazael, XII. 6:13.
Verse 10. 1 come in the name of the Lord.
2 Sam. %: SO. 30; Ps, 1874: 8; 125: /; 2 Cor,
10: 4; Heb, IL 49, "a.
Verso 46. Carcases to fowls. Deu., %: 26.
That all know God is. JOSH, 4:24; XII,
8 AZ; IS: Sc: XII. 10 /: 10; Is, 90 10 will
give Philistino carcases to fowls V.52.
Verse AZ. Lord saveth not by sword. Ps.,
H:6 Z; Hos. z; Zee, &c. Battle is the
LORD g. Chr., ~: 10.
COiloquy.
David and Goliath came within speaking dis.
tance. Back of Goliath was a heather servant
to help him carry his defensive weapons. Back
of David was Jehovah-hls shield and strength.
Goliath was Disguised at the insignihcance of
his antagonist. He acted as though ashamed
to kill one SO inferior-as though victory
over such a puny thing would lie no glory TO
him. He was himself angry that David should
slight him by even assuming the possibility he
could Stay him. There is something really
grand in the heroic stand taken by David in
the face of great strength and audacity. We
admire the loyalty of David to his God.
The RESULT.
/ Sam, II: 1851.
Goliath Killed.
The prcliminaries were soon completed. The
contestants exchanged remarks. The Philis-
tine was given to understand he was not fight
ing with David, but with David's God. On
the giant stalked. With agility David adj
vanced to meet him. Only one stone was
needed. The aim was sure. The stone struck
the one vulnerable spot. The giant fell dead.
To complete the work before the eyes of both
armies assembled on opposite moontain-sdes
David seized the sword OF Goliath and cut of
the giants head. What an exciting scene.
their champion, but he was a corpse.
Suggestions.
/. We are to fight for Christ. See our armor
in Eph., g.: 1i-17. An army of Philistines is
against US. Many Goliath in the Aprm of
giant sin stalks before US and challenges COM
bat. Eph., 6: H. We can put them to flight
if we war in the name of God. Compare verses
81 and 40.
2. Notice our individuality. Each can DO
l. 4. II r..
Use your OWL, and stop criticzing the methods
Of others.
3. Let each do his part. Cooperate with
God. David could not kill Goliath without
wea pom. In sense God does all. V. 46.
In another sense David did it all V5O. Both
did it. God and man are to act together.
4. John Bunyan declared Religion is the
cloak"
8. We are sure of victory:
"Clasp thine armor on,
Fight well, and thou shalt see, after these wars,
Thy head wear sunbeams, aud thy feet touch
stars"
6. DR.. Talmage wrote: 1--WE have seen Sun
day school teachers go to their classes so COW
cred up with Bible dictionaries, and common
taries, aud encyclopedias, and what Kitto says,
and Trench says, and Stanley says. and Robin
son says, and everybody else says, that they
dropped nerveless before the class, and instead
of sending the stone into GOliath's head they
got the stone into their own head. Better
take some plain, practical truth in the lesson
that you can handle and make execution. If
you cannot manage q columbiad, perhaps you
can horse-pistol."
7. Remember, Thrice is he armed that hath
his quarrel just"
That Tired Feeling is dangerous symptom.
Hoods Sarsaparia will overcome IL.
OUR CORR ESPONDENTS.