Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-12
Fruit of the Heart.

sRaligi ionsis. the fruit of the heart and nourishes alike the character, the will, the emotions consoles, strengthens, inspires, ennobles. Rev. Leon liar rison, Rabbi, St. Louis
 Key to the Heart of God.
 The botanist or flower lover can say that Gin the secret of weeds plain heart'' he finds key to the innost heart of God.--Rev. H. D. Jenkins, Presbyterian, Kansas City.
 Effect of Great Forests on Thought.
 All have felt again and again the effect upon thought and emotion to be found in the cathedral arches of great forests. -Rev. Dr. Barton o. Ayles- worth, Christian Church, Denver.
 Children of Light.
 If the children of light were only as wise in their generation as the children of darkness, they would not "hide their light under bushel. '-Rev. J. P. Brushingham, Methodist, Chicago.
 The Newspaper and Christianity.
 Cheerfu1ly let us recognize this-the newspaper is not an enemy, but an ally; not a curse, but blessing. It ought to be better. Let us help make it so Brothers of the press, bon voyage Rev. Dr. George H. Combs, Christian, Kansas City.
 Greater Than His Work.
 The Christian gentleman will always be greater than his work and yet will regard his work as the specialization of his truest hopes and ambitions for the upbuilding of humanity. Rev. Dr. Louis A. Banks, Peoples Church, Cleveland
 Social Side of Religion.
 Religion is for man. Man is society. Religion is not for God. He doesn't need it. We cannot add to or detract from the glory of God. It is older than the human race-Rev. T. B. Gregory, Church of the Redeemer, Chicago.
 The Ago We Live In.
 We live in an age of the world when appearances are taken as indications of prosperity. Coin can dress its possessor ill purple and fine linen, but only char aeter can put on the robe of righteous ness.-Rev. Dr. Harcourt, Methodist, Philadelphia.
 Tho Ways of the Almighty. Gods ways are not our ways. Strange are his methods of educating humanity. In this process even the follies and su- perstitions of men are turned to good { purpose Man learns the truth by mak- ing mistakes. Rev F. Staff, Congrega- tionalist, Forestville, Ills.
 Love Is Power. Unless we deny ourselves, make some sacrifice, we cannot get the spirit of true love. Though we may have the preacher, the very finest and most beau tiful churches and have not love all our efforts are thrown away.-Rev. J. Kin I sey Smith, Presbyterian. Louisville.
 Talents of Men. The man of one talent is the world s l discipline. The man of two talents is the worlds strength. The man of five talents is the worlds illumination. The | one Is the usually disadvantaged man, the second is the man of average gifts, I the third is the man extraordinary gift | ed-what we call genius. -Dr. N. I. Rubinkam, Congregationalist, Chicago.
 Value of Genius. So far from genius being something ! beyond nature the genius is the most l natural man. The common man is con ventional The genius is natural. He l lives nearer the primary forces. He deals with life's sources. He is what we call original-that is, he is truer child ! of nature and Is its best interpreter. He sees where others grope and plod.-Dr. N I. Rubinkam, Congregationalist, Chi eago.
 Reflex of Our Judgment.
 Throw cruel word and rude deed | upon the silent air and whirlwind will hurl them back on us some day. | Speaking evil of another is mirror in to which may look and see reflected my hideous inner self. When we speak harsh and nasty judgments about our fellow man, that word becomes a verdict | that our hearts arc not right. Rev. Clinton B. Adams. Congregationalist, Philadelphia.
 FalIh 10 Upll1t HAahs He who has no faith will tread rough shod in the sanctum of his neighbor. The truly religious will approach the | holy of holies of his fellow with respect and reverence. The primary purpose of every form of faith is to uplift man. Every religion has high duty and des- tiny. It is Q misfortune that there is not Q better understanding between Juda- ism and Christianity. Rabbi Fried man, Unity Church, Denver.
 The Kingdom of God.
 Godliness is the promise of present kingdom. We imagine heaven. We imagine that it will be something diff ferent from this world. We imagine that we shan't find angels wire pulling i for the best offices. We shan't find an gels getting monopoly on crowns to sell to other angels. We shan't find that in heaven. Why? Because men, angels, saints, will love ones another-because they will be reverent toward God. Now,
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