The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-31

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Providence Methodist Episcopal church,
last evening delivered the sixth SER
mon of a series on Conspicuous Wo-
men of the Bible" IT was an instruct
i've and helpful discourse.
on previous Sunday evenings Mr.
Edgar has preached on the following
subjects "a Heather Woman's Wise
Choice" "a Wicked Woman" "a
Patriotic Woman" "a Benevolent Wo-
man" and "a Woman Who Disobeyed
orders" The speaker announced that
the sermon of last evening would be
the last of the series. His subject was
~ Woman who Was Determined to
Know the Truth" The text chosen
was I King. X,1.
In beginning the sermon the speaker
called attention to the historical fea-
lures of the case. He discussed the
various opinions concerning the per-
sonality of the Queen of Sheha. Was
she from Abyssnia, or was she from
Arabia? Was her name Maqueda or
was it l3alks? The opinion was given
that her name was Balkis, and that
her residence was in Arabia near the
Red sea.
WOULD KNOW THE TRUTH.
Away in her distant home in Arabia
this queen had heard astonishing re-
ports of the wisdom and glory of the
king residing in Jerusalem. This was
not strange as Solomon had CONNER
cial relations with all parts of the
world of his day. His vessels were in
all seas. However. the queen did not
believe what she heard concerning this
wonderful king and his God. She de-
termined to visit the Holy City and
investigate. She would know the truth
at any cost.
The speaker here commended Talkis
for this determination. He referred TO
some who say they do not believe re-
ports they hear about Christianity and
| yet refuse to investigate and test the
| matter. This queen was willing to
take a long tedious journey of twelve
| hundred or more miles in order tc
| know the truth. No sacrifice was toe
| great. No price was too high.
The whole scene was vividly pictured
| from the moment she left her Arabian
| home until she reached Jerusalem-the
| Holy City. Reference was made to the
commotion created by her arrival. This
was illustrated by illusions to the com
motion caused when the Khedive OF
| Egypt and shah of Persia visited Eng
land. Also when General Grant visited
the old world.
The queen secured an audience will
| King Solomon. First she did as Ori
| entails have often done with each other
She did as Hiram. king Of Tyre, FIRE
quently did with the king of Israel
She asked him puz2ling and hard ques
tions. The king was able to answe
them all to her complete satisfaction.
HALF WAS NOT TOLD.
After this Solomon showed her tn
sights of the city and vicinity. II
showed her the magnificent palaces h
had erected for his queens. He show
ed her the costly and magnificent tenn
ple erected for the worship of jehovah
Her mind was satisfied. She confesse
it was a true report which I heard i
mine own country"-only the half wa
not told me-"
She presented the king with present
of fabulous worth. She pronounced
blessing on solomon and his servant!
Then she returned to her distant hom'
The speaker discussed the question
Did she become a PrOsclYte-a believ
cr i'm jehovah" In answering this,
was said, there is not sufficient eV
dCnc- To justify the statement tFat sh
did.
In applying the subject it was de-
cIared that men ana women have hear
astonishing reports of another king
one greater than solomon. He ha
greater glory. He has more power Il
; has more extensive Dominion. TIL
other King is Jesus Christ, When +
was asked, Art Thou then a King,
he replied. ITO this end was | born
Men sometimes forget that Jesus Is
. | King After speaking for few m'
mnnts on the Kingship Of Jesus Chris
the speaker asked: What have mc
heard about this King of Kings" W
| | give Il few of his answers:
| They have heard not only that /
. has phenomenal wisdom. but He ca
impart supernatural wisdom to other
They have heard Of His unlirnitC
, wealth. But not only SO. He promis
I true and cndearing riches" to all WI
$ trust i'm him.
!, MAKE THEM NEW CREATURES
IN lDPN nave lcdlu he 'dll lidlSl'l
@ the moral of al who surrender ther
y nclves TO Him lie can make the
"ncw creatures"
p They have heard He will forgive ;
20 who nave offended Him if they a
: truly sorry for past Offenses.
n They have heard thar after He ia
4 gives, lie adopts men into a Royal fan
e lily.
- Have they heard the truth c,
e the King of Kings do all this?
II He can He is certainly greater thi
Solomon. Then followed an eXhort
tiOn to put the King to the test.
as wise and as persistent as the Que
of Sheba. You need not go on a lo
and difficult journey God is a spir
Men can find Him in Scranton.
- You need not bring costly offerin
- Of gold and precious stones. The sa
IS rllices Of God are a broken and co
a trte heart.
e In conclusion the preacher said:
o is a personal work Each one mi
a test the King for himself. There is
other way. lie satisfies but one mi
IS at a time. This queen presented So
e mon with costly presents. but he ga
to her much more in return. We bri
our little offerings to the King
Kings, and He bestows upon us inf
81, itcly more than we give.
n Let me urge all my hearers TO t,
4 the Divine power of this wonder
n King,
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