The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-03-19
Sunday Reflections.
ICOntributed.l


Biologists tell us that this globe OF
ours was in process of formation myri-
ads of ages prior to the existence of veg
etable and animal life. This is attested
by the presence of numerous stratas,
reaching from the surface deep down in
the bowels of the earth, representing I'M
told ages. In process OF time, by chemi-
cal and atmospheric action, vegetable life
was produced, and when thoroughly ma
tured and sustenance sufficient, then ami
NAL life appeared.
The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the armament showeth his handy
work. Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night after night showeth knowledge.
Psalms XIX vs..
At night, as we sean the heavens, we
behold countless worlds and systems
of worlds, hanging in infinite space, re-
vO!ving in their orbits with intense We
lOcity around their respective centers.
These centers around other centers and
these perhaps around a common CEN
ter kept without friction to mar the reg
uarity OF motion in their proper
courses by the infinite power OF an inf
mite Supreme Being in whose hands is
swayed the sceptre that ruleth over all.
Astronomers for centuries have noted
new born worlds flash into existence, as
well as others that have become extinct.
To our finite minds this orb upon which
we dwell is greatly, fabulously grand but
in the creation of Almighty God, it is a
mite, as an atom that floats in the rays
of the setting sun.
What then is man in all his concet and
ostentatiOn? He is a mere bubble on the
vast ocean. In Genesis, first chapter,
we have the following: "God created the
heavens and the earth. And the earth
was without form, and void and dark
| ness was upon the earth, and the spirit
of God moved upon the waters"
In reading this description one would
infer that the creation OF our system was
accomplished in the space of six days;
| that the sun, moon stars and other
! heavenly bodies were created especially
| for the convenience and comfort of our
| little world. 1t seems also that geologi-
| cal theory and the sacred writings are
| not in accord and only to be recOncied
by referring to the &c Psalm:
"Before the mountains were brought
! forth or ever thou hadst formed the
earth and the world, eveu from everlast-
ing to everlasting Thou art God. For a
thousand years in Thy sight are but as
| yesterday, when it is past, and as a
watch in the night. One might suppose
| that amidst this infinite creation, that
| the conduct of men would be overlooked
but this is not so. God is everywhere,
is cognizant Of all things transporting in
| the universe. The very conception OF
thought, the imagination of mind, mo-
| tives that prompt our actions, desires
| of the heart and emotions of the soul
are all known to Him who liveth and
reigneth in eternity. Nothing is hidden
from Him, for the night is the same
as the day in His sight. The All
seeing eye searcheth the secrets of all
hearts of the children of men. Are not
five sparrows sold for two farthings:
and not one of them is forgotten before
God. But even the very hairs OF your
head are all numbered. Fear not, there
fore; We are of more value than many
sparrows.-Luke XII {.