Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-11-19

ARRANGED from Peloubet's Notes.l
GOLDEN TExT.-In all thy ways ac-
knowledge Him. and He shall direct thy
paths.-ProV. 5:6.
LESSON NOTES
The only place for Heaven to begin is
on earth. The only way 10 solve the so
cial problem Of to-day is for each indi-
yidpal TO obtain. in some way. the life
described in this lesson. Jesus Christ
lived and died that each one might be
enabled TO attain it. We are to keep
IN mind Ills salvation and the gracious
power of the Holy Spirit, as we study
each Of the steps or conditions pointed
out in to-day's lesson, as the one way
by which we can take the steps, or full
ill the conditions.
]. FirstCondition-A Cody Life-Vs.
-. Forget not Mylaw." We forget
that to which we do not pay earnest at
tention. Therefore, il is our duty and
our wisdom to () read the whole law
of God; (2l to study it earnestly and
thoroughly; % to use it as guide to
our daily lives.
let thine heart keep My command
ments." There is no true, no lasting
obedience that does not como from the
heart, the fountain of life. Mere out
ward obedience is not acceptable
2. "Forlepgth ofdays and ycarsof life
and peace" Long life is of little use un-
less it 0e accompanied by peace and
prosperity, which the word also means.
This is a statement of a general prin-
ciple that keeping Gods command
ments tends to length of life, by pre-
serving the constitution sound and
healthy A wise way of living falls in
with the laws of health. Reckless folly
saps the energies of life. induces dis
ease, decrcpitude, premature old age,
and death.
3. Mercy" toward the SHINING and
toward the suffering. "And truth"
sincerity, pure, upright dealings in all
things. These are mentioned as duties
toward our fellow men which are apt 10
be neglected. Bind them about thy
neck, as costly ornaments, carefully
guarded from loss. always in sight.
something to delight in. They are IN
deed THE graces and the beauty Of men,
as we'll as their duty. Write them on
the table (tablet) of thine heart" AS
the ten commandments upon the tab
lets Of stone, never TO be effaced.
III. The Second Condition-Faith in
God.--Vs. IS. ;. Trust in the Lord with
all thine heart" unquestioningly fully,
with no divided allegiance.
Lean not upon thine own understand
ing" whenever it differs from Gods ex-
pressed win. No matter how pleasant
a way may seem, yet if it is the way OF
sin we are TO avoid it. Self-conceit and
over-confidence are great hindrances to
the best success.
s. In all thy ways acknowledge (rec-
ognize) Him." as teacher, master, and
guide. And He shall direct thy paths"
make them level. smooth; open the way
for you, and guide you to the best end
III. Third Conservation
VS.. Q, 10. The conservation of proper
ty TO God is one manifestation of entire
conservation of ourselves. And it is n
test because it is one of the more diff
cult things to do in many circum-
stances, and requires faith, selfdenial,
and love for men and for the cause of
God. 9. Honor the Lord with thy SUD
stance" your capital, the property you
possess.
TO- so shall thy barns be filled with
plenty" Compare the promise in
Malachi 3: 10.
~. Fourth Condition Discipline
and Reproof.-Vs. II. u. II. 'Despise
ret Shrink not from the Christening"
Discipline. schooling. instruction by
punishment. Delitzsch translates. "The
school of jehovah" They despise the
discipline who do not learn the lessons
it is intended TO teach. There are some
lessons which we never learn except
through discipline. Neither be weary;
j. e, do not loath, abhor, feel disgust
nor vexation towards. The word GER
taiuly denotes loathing or nausea. "0f
His reproof," or correction by means OF
reproof.
u. For whom the Lord loveth He re-
proveth." Care. burdens. losses, sick
ness, troubles are no necessary proof
that we are worse than other men, las we
have seen in job. but are the father
~ discipline of one who loves us with all
His heart, but loves US too well to let
usgoo or in wrong. Even as father the
son in whom he delighteth." and be-
cause he delights in him.
V. The Blessedness of the Life of
Heavenly Wisdom.-Ns. 1917. 13.
Happy is the man" The word for
"happy" is plural in the original The
plural form expresses the manifold ma
ture of the bleSsedness of the wise man.
Il. Tier ways are ways of pleasant
ness; j. e., ways in which one obtains
what is agreeable to the inner and the
outer man, and which il does good to
enjoy.--Delitzsch. The very acts of re-
ligion are in themselves pleasant. The
worship, love, gratitude industry ,benev-
olence, labors for others are all de-
lightful in themselves, Just as evil pas
sions are painful in their exercise. as
well as give pain to others. The ex-
ercises of Heaven af,. i0yful in their