The National tribune., 1895-07-18

journey. he could serve them where even
their own eyes might DO unable 10 help guide
them.
4. Verse 30 shows liberal spirit-a disposi-
ton to share benefits. Aud this for fair con-
sderation, for Hobab by the very statement Of
Moses was to render valuable services.
Suggestions.
j. Hobab was the very point of going
back 1t seems from history he at length de-
cided to go with Gods people. Persons some
times when invited to become Christians hest
tate. We fear they will decline. We rejoice if
they decide to act on Christ's invitation. Many
are just now at the very turning point. How
will they act? Which side will they take ?
Something may depend on the instructions Of
this very day. Would they might not 90 back
but rather go forward. Initiate the esrnestness
of Moses. v 81. Plead with cyil-doers to be-
come Christians.
2. Patriotism, lovo Of ones own country.
is in general to be encouraged. That cause
inst be of great Importance. indeed which can
lead one to abandon hisuative soil. We become
used to our home air. soil. skies. climate. assO-
ciates. Bishop Phillips Brooks said: with
our modern. half personal, unloealized ideas OF
Jesus. 10 must always he striking to remember
that there was little district, few miles
square, upon the surface OF this earth, which
Above his name, written in the album of the
German Lifeboat Society, Prince Bismarck
wrote the legend, Pntrie IA ssrUisHdO cOaSum0T-
am consumed in the service of country.
But there come timeswhen ones love asserts
itself even more strongly than patriotism
when in interest of Christ one is obliged oven
to sacrifice his Nation.
3. However much we are aided by Heaven,
1T is our duty TO utilize all we can whatever
human strength or skill is available. They,
who have miracles at hand, must not despise
ordinary directings. God only helps
a. We who are on way to Canaan should in
vite all We can influence TO 20 along with US.
In this respect one should have special concern
for relatives
JOURNEY To TABERAH.
Nu., 10: 80 SO.
Mt. Sinai to Tsberah. As miles See II 8.
Mt. Sanai was the starting point, and we have
in 10: 80 IS all we can know as to the route
events.
Erents
The time had come TO leave Ne. Sinai The
Cloud which appeared to the Israeltes at
Ethan, and which had guided them to Mt.
SINAI, halted there, and remained stationary
Tor nearly year. On the Goth day of the
second month of the second year of the Exodus
the Cloud began to move forward. commanding
a march. They journeyed according to the
command OF the Lord. and the Cloud was the
expression of Gods will. I0:I3
They marched after a regular order prescribed
Tor them at Mt. Sinai 10: 1923.
We do not know that Reuel ACCOMPANIED
them, but references later on to the presence
OF his family with the Israelites give reason to
believe he accepted the invitation of Moses.
While at Mt. Sinai the Ark Of the Covenant
had been made, and it was to precede the pro-
cession.
1t is noticeable Moses addressed the Cloud as
Person, Lord jehovah
Israel could not go forward unless God
cleared the way of enemies.
Inc Cloud gave direction; the Ark, safety.
Conclusion.
Over Iife's deser. way
journey still,
Nor see through arid waste
Clear font or rilI.
AS Oft sfar appears
some glinlmeTiDg wave,
There would this frsil life seek
It's strength TO save.
It Is a bitter stream;
cannot drink
But stand in mute despair
Beside the brink.
lDSo tnas Msrah- stream
That once for Thee
Poured forth the turbid wava
Thou drank st for me,
Cast Thou the healing tree
Thy cross. dear Lord;
Sweet then the bitter cup
Thy love hnth poured.
Then lead me on
Where Elim-wells appear,
And palm-trees shade,
When all is drear.
Part, then, the Jordan-wsve
And load home
Where LIES pure river Cows
No more to roam.
-ASoNYMoUs