The times., 1899-12-18

in the human mind susceptibility; We
are inventors today OF traditions and
supersiiu0ns. The angelic idea is ou 5
today. From Abraham TO Christ there IS
the same conception. the same pure vlsi-
tsut. and the same idea Of the angel. We
expect progress, and the scientific student
should be prepared for the angelic idea
Progress always. progress every here. 1t
is natural TO suppose that man is not the
only one amongst God rational creatures.
Il Is 70 be expected that progress Will
develop other rational creatures that we
don't Know, cant see or are not aware of
al present The angels have God who
would manifest not by his own instru-
mentality but through mis- servants, his
messangtis and angels. These yisitants
are nor pure spirits, only delivered { ON
EIo-sHes5 of material existence visible
and Invisible. communicating. on occasions
10 man, qu.ek ID intelligence, ever eXecut-
ing his alI There are fallen angels:
Satan fell fIom heaven. They moved in the
freedom of q viii which they exercised al
liberty Tleg we're aware of what was
right and NElJ was wrong There are fall
len angels grouped around their chief, and
there are multitude of unfalien ones
Your prayers are directed 10 the Lord God
Of Aug ls iHuumGable< : who moves now
iu unsuHia6 holiness in righteousness,
iH praise and love They have had their
probation. tGey are what man was and that
which man may ultimately be Fixed, as
sured III the power of God. they are ever
young and never die. They are not per-
s0nihe5 powers OF Providence they are
celestial servants, acting intelligently.
guiding the sun and stars, making it hail
and SNOW; interposing; coming to man and
adding to man; supplemenung one law
grrfs 74ara a
Iestial welcome"
Regarding the situation in South Africa,
DR. Radcliffe said:
Angels are in South Africa, They are
busy every day confounding the designs of
men and augmenting the powers OF the
weak TO the advance OF liberty, happiness,
and righteousness.
Continuing. Dr. Radcliffe said; Scrip
ture seems to teach that there are national
angels. We can read of the Prince Of
Greece, Prince of Persia, and the Prince Of
the Hebrews. Scripture also reveals that
there are classes of angels, some even near
to the burning throne. They follow the
work and teachings of the Church with
activity and studiousness. Poets have
given names to angels, as the flowers of
heaven the birds Of God. Milton calls
them the first born sons Of life, the first
born carrying in thought the strength Of
God so that tDey may give IL and com
municate il 10 the other sons.
rs there any truth more interesting than
the doctrine Of the angels, OF those who
are brought in most intimate contact with
US? We must not forget them; we must
not underrate the interpretations Of our
minisrants- Remember the angels-they
speak comfort to the sorrowed mind; they
give suggestions Of hope for our humanity;
they are as the angels in heaven, pure,
true, loving, singing, serving; they are as
the angels, not pure spirits, bat spiritual
bodies.
Mothers, little angels are caring for
your children; everywhere they are about
us and protect US with divine love- Imi-
tate the angels and service viii be digni-
fed. Make your work angelic. take your
place in angelic dignity, and round about
the humblest life viii be the songs Of an
gels, the consoling voices Of angels An
gelic spirit may dignity our lowest work.
Our hard toll may have the beauty Of an
angelic life. Success is an obedience;
might is not right the way Of Gods com
mandments is always the way of blessings
Always Gods tide is right; throwing your
self upon the tide, it win take you TO the
desired haven. Do his commands hearken-
ing, never sleeping. ever watchful, ready
that the opportunity might be the obe-
dience. In these days think Of the songs
Of the angels, our conception is OF the
jubilance OF the incarnation. The mind is
full Of the iucaTnate Christ"