The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-23
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETIES.
Topic: "Trust." philippians, Nv
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All young peoples societies will discuss
tomorrow evening the topic Trust"
founded on Philippians iv. Is. IT can do all
things through Christ, who strengthened
me-" The topic is designed to emphasize
particularly the opening clauses, two Of
which are as follows:
Christian Endeavor: Trusting in the
him that l will strive to do whatever he
would like to have me do" The Baptist
Young Peoples Union: Relying upon d.
Christ in ali things and at an tines ne "ue 10
The text under consideration is found in
the midst Of the closing chapter Of one of
verse of the chapter the apostle calls the
Philippian Christians dearly beloved and
ionged for. my joy and crown. whom he
s eSno se to stand fast In the Lord" In
Of God which passeth an understanding
might keep their hearts and minds
p rersaaa Gn1'se sei Paul s nSsn !! Ras se1sics sS
greatly that now. at the last. your care of
me hath hourished again; not that 1 speak
Whatsoever state Fam. Herewith to be- com
tent. know both how to be abased, and 1
know how to abound: everywhere and all
to be hungry. both to abound and to suffer
need" Then comes the words under con-
sideration, II can do all things through
THE souR ssTsnftn is Of interest inter- 10 mot.
first of all the source Of the strength to
which the apostle refers. Through Christ,
with Ephesians vi. 10. where It Is said aRe
strong In the Lord and I'm the power OF his
might" Paul knew what it was to depend
IN his own strength. and how inadeGuate
this was to the accomplishment OF the
Work ne had In hand. He also knew full
ven the sustaining power of Christ, and
mans weakness. The same discover has
Deen made by all who have since labored
IN the cause Of Christ. or who have striven
Of the most difficult lessons to learn r. hat
Cnr1St Is the direct and Immediate source
Of spiritual strength and courage. But. UNI
series Of defeat and announcement
but the question arises. How IL This
strength to be obtained? By asking for
receiveth. and he that seeketh fndeth snG
to him that knocketh It shall be onened 7.
Daiiy prayer to Christ and Communion
WIN bring the desired strength. OF course
IN the performance of every duty. We are
eapected to use our best Judgment, and
not preclude the necessity Of seeRin Joe .
strength outside and above our own IN
point OF fact. IT becomes all the more neces-
the limit of human wisdom ana enort nm
II - Their that divine wisdom ana Strength
are most needed.
uFivERsALLTY-A second thought IS
Cnrist within US In the performances al
CHRISTIAN duty. II can do all things" mat
IL an exceedingly sweeping Statement. ana
were 1t made under other conditions. rnichf
be questioned. But there II stands iike =
rock. and Is backed by the wonderful er.
perience n career Of the apostle PAM
Inis faith. however, and his victory was
not an instantaneous matter, but the result
OF q long and trying experience. For in.
stance, in the preceding verses Paul saws.
Il have learned In whatsoever state 1 am
herewith to be content" But II took q
good many years Of the toughest mission.
airy experience to develop this spirit OF con
tentment: 1t Is a fact, susceptible OF the
ciearest demonstration. that every advance
step IN the Christian life is a matter O.
growth and development. "Beholdine as In
2 glass the glory Of the Lord. we are
glory, even as by the spirit Of the Lord"
Experience thus gained wifi apply to call
things" that come into our lives. and
Christ's strength will enable US TO do them
PERSONAL---VERY. closing thought az
the lesson Is that OF the personality thu
hsked with Divine strength in Christian
experience. II can. etc" Paul said he was
Tess than the least Of all saints" and vet
he wrought wonders for the kinedom %
God. No one knows the possibilities OF his
personality until II Is linked with the per.
sonalftv Of Jesus Christ. Within the circle
Of each young peoples society, there arr
doubtless many in whom are wrapped up
wonderful possibilities for Christ. and nj
strength IL only needed to bring It out anI
make II a power for good in the church
and in the world. BE strong In the Lord
and In the power Of hts might"