The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-28
Sabbath Lessons.
Notable DAYS.

sacrifices that are incapable of appre-
hension and descriptions In connec-
ton with these various missionary en-
terprises and missionary leaders there
ling instances. Z Thes missionary he
roes teach us many useful and import
ant laws. Their her6icTcourage should
inspire us with the willingness to serve
God under any circumstances that
may present themselves to us. New
plans and new methods, If they assure
success are not to be abandoned sim
ply because of the prejudices Of some
against them. Wherever God calls us
to labor we should be willing to go
and to use the most successful method
possible in the prosecution of His
work. This has been the principle of
our missionaries, and with cheerful
ness have met every adversely that has
come to them in carrying forward their
plans.
CHEERFUL UNDER ADVERSELY.
The Epworth League topic for Sept.
% is found in Acts xvii 22-36.
There is no possible way to avoid
trouble in this world. No one entirely
escapes. Some appear to be freer than
others, but none is immune. We need,
then, to learn, how to best bear it.
What makes much Of our trouble
heavier is the fact that so much Of it
lis unnecessary. If others would only
be reasonable, we could escape much
damage. The faults of others cause
us an immense amount of suffering.
In the voyage during which Paul Suf-
fered ship wreck he warned centurion,
captain of the vessel and owner against
the risk to property and life and was
not needed. He had endured a long,
enforced fast with all the others on the
ship, but his abstinence gave him oc-
casion to commune with his God and
grow. strong while the 'eothers grew
weak Il exhort you to be of good
cheer" he said when the storm ragged.
He gave them counsel in saving them
selves from the wreck and assisted in
all the work necessary in landing on
an unknown shore.
The only way to be cheerful under
adversely with real heart cheer is to
have the heart fixed by faith on God
and rest confidently In His protecting
care. ~ --..
i NOTABLE DAYS OF THE WEEK.
Sept. 20 is the 18th Sunday after
Trinity in the church calendar. 1t is
also the anniversary of the birth in
1892 of George Cruikshank, the famous
English caricaturistr and, painter; OF
Arnold Henry Guyot, the noted Swiss
American geographical writer, born in
1907; of Sora Clarke Lippencott, Grace
Greenwood" popular, author, born in
1928 at Pompey, N. Y; of Frances E.
Willard, born in 1889 near Rochester,
N. Y, long prominent in connection
with the W. c. T. U.
Sept 29 is set apart in the calendar
of oh fn Tinh o al
and all the angels. The theme offers
a great scope to the imagination of the
poetic. The manuscripts of the middle
ages supply great variety of sketches
and finished drawings of angels, some
of which might pass for actual por-
traits. Louis XI. proclaimed ST.
Michael, as the leader Of the angels,
a knight of France. This day is also
the anniversary of the birth in, 1725
empire in India; of Horatio Nelson,
on a Friday in 1853, British naval Of
ficer and hero.
Sept 80 Is the day of st. Jerome, one
Of the most learned and voluminous
writer's among the early fathers. He
collected and translated the books of
the Bible into Latin in the version
known as the Vulgate. This day is al
of S. S. Prentiss, a gifted American
orator; of Edward S. Greasy, in 1872,
English historian; Of S. S. Cox, In 1924,
American statesman and author.
Oct. L is the anniversary Of the birth
in 1873 of Henry st. John Bolengbroke,
English author, orator and statesman;
of Capt. James Lawrence, in 1871,
American naval hero, who said when
mortally wounded, Don't give up the
ship"
Oct. 2 is the anniversary of the birth
in 1920 of Elizabeth r. Montague. Eng
lish author, and founder of the first
woman's literary society,". called the
''Blue Stocking Club" of Theodore
Tilton, in 1885, American editor and
writer, and known in connection with
the Beecher scandal
Oct. 8 Is the anniversary of the birth
on a Friday in 1900, of George Ban
croft, American historian and states
man; of George Ripley, in 1902, Amer
lean editor and scholar; of Harnet
Hosner, in 1881, American sculptor.
Oct. is the day of st. Francis of
Assist, founder Of the Franciscan Or
der Of Monks. He is a patron saint
of the lower animals There are num-
erous legends about him which form
the subject of pictures, many of which
illustrate his love for animals. This
day is also the anniversary of the birth
in 1887 of GuiZot, French statesman
and historian; also of Rutherford
Rurchard HAYES 18th president