The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-05

Nature.-Nature gives us perfection, because nature is the handiwork of God; man ever presents imperfection, because he seeks to make himself.- Rev. W. H. Carwardine, Methodist, Chicago, III.
 Purest Thoughts When we learn how to think upon the best and purest thoughts, the body will begin to ex- press harmony, and not until then Rev. F. B. Mason, Christian Scientist, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The Spirit of Criticism-The spirit of criticism has extended to the people at large, and faith has decreased. We are in an age of transition from theo[ ogy to science.-Rev. Joseph Stolz, He brew, Chicago, III.
 Need of God in Our Lives.-We need more of God and Christ in our lives, and nothing should be done to lessen pr weaken the religious faith of the peopie.-Rev. pr. Conaty, Roman Cath Olic, Washington, D. c.
 The FatherhoOd.-The Fatherhood cannot make itself effective unless in you and in me, and in us all, it pro- gokes the spirit of filial confidence and affection.-Rev. Dr. Behrends, Congre- gatiOnalist, Brooklyn, N. '.
 The Evolutionary Process.-The evo- lutiOnary process does not cease when mans present form Is attained, but its forces are now chiefly devoted to de- veloping and perfecting mans mind, heart and character This points quite ronclusively to a continuance and high er use of these spiritual faculties in a life to cOme.-Rev. c. W. Wendte, Uni tarian, Los Angeles, Cal.
 True Education.-The true educa ton Is that which awakens original power In the child. It is not so necessary to make the child study as to study the child to incite him to his best develop ment.-Rev. B. Fay Mills, Evangelist, Boston, Mass.
 The Unmatchable Revealer. = The church will hold Christ as the unmatch- able revealer. In him is revelation of the earth beneath and the heavens above -life-God It will hold him the Divine One.-Dr. G. H. Combs, Kansas City, Mo.
 A Universalist.-I am a Universalist, not because ! believe less In God, Christ, man and destiny than my brethren of the other churches, but be- cause believe more in these great eter- nal verities.-Rev. I. F. Coddington, Universalist. Rochester, N. Y.
 Pagan Philosophers.--The wisest and best of pagan philosophers have but dived deeply into the innermost recess es of the soul and evolved. developed and demonstrated natural truths to mankind.-Archbishop Williams, Ro man Catholic, Boston, Mass.
 A Father of Infinite Love.-We sing praises to our God, and worship him as a father of infinite love. and yet we tremble and quake whenever his thun- der and his lightning startle us with their fash and roar.-Rev. G. W. Stone, Unitarian, Kansas City, Mo.
 Problem of the Church.-The great est problem of the church Is first to make good the purpose of its own exist ence, the bringing of the world to God. The commission is ito all the world and to every creature. ."-Rev. John A. Wilson, Methodist. San Francisco, Cal.
 The Character of Christ.-It makes little difference to what church man belongs so long as he initiates the char acter of Christ There Is no reason why a Catholic should not stand in this pulpit and preach to yOu.-Rev. Dr. Eaton, Universalist, New York City.
 ImmortalIty.-The fact of immortal ty underlies all the history Of the Bible, enforces its commands, gives significance to its promises. Jesus an- aounced the fact, and in bis own clear, arge way made 1t an eloquent hope in mems cold hearts.-Rev. J. F. Carson, Brooklyn, N. !.
 The Life of Jesus.-The life of Jesus proved that there was an unseen power which he declared was spirit, and by means of which he overcame every Ill ,f the flesh, and even the flesh itself, thus proving the truth of his words: The spirit alone giveth life, the flesh )rofteth nothing."-Dr. Alfred Harlow, Christian Scientist Kansas City, Mo.
 Forgiveness of Sins.-FOrgiveness of tin requires that the spiritual nature, leeply wounded by sin, be made over lew and whole. That can be done only ny him who created the soul. Small wonder the Jews found fault when Christ said to the paralytic: "Son, thy ,ins be forgiven thee. ."-Rev. R. L. Ger ,art. Lutheran. Bellefonte, Pa.
 The Historical Sabbath.-It Is im- possible for many Jewish people to observe the historical Sab ,ath. Therefore, we consecrate the | .ctual hours of leisure which they en- oy on Sunday morning by Jewish worship and sermon. We feel It our uty to provide spiritual instruction on he day of rest, which many of our eople only have on Sunday.-Rev. Dr. 'chulman, Hebrew, New Yory City.
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