Newport weekly independent., 1902-08-15

know who gives in the name of the Master.
 Here is the secret of true giving. A giving that is prOfligate of self and seeks alone the welfare of the re- cipient is the way in which Heaven gives and echoes the declaration of Christ that "He that loseth his life for My sake, shall find it." Here is the un- deriving motive which distinguishes the giving of the children of God from that of the giving of the world. If ye love them which love you, what re- ward have ye? Do not even the pub- licans the same?" And if you give to them from whom you expect to receive in return what reward have you? But when thou doest aims, let ot thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth." And 'when thou makest din- ner or supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kins- men, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they | also bid thee again and a recompense be made thee. But when thou makest feast call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind; and thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee; for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.' Paul writes to the Corinthians: 'I will very gladly spend and be spent for you,' and to the brethren at Ephesus he | preached the doctrine of giving and besought them "to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said: It is more blessed to give than to re- ceive'"
 The simplest service can be glorified bysbeing given in the name of the Mas | ter. So many dear disciples of Christ withhold because they have no large gift of money, or talents, or abilities, forgetting that special mention is made by Scripture of the widows mite and the cupful of cold water, while the large gifts are belittled by Christ de- claring that the widow gave more than they all and the giver of the cupful of cold water is promised a reward, while those who had prophesied in His namt and done many mighty works but had left the little things undone were not recognized as disciples at all or even admitted to Heaven.
 Abounding to Every Good Work This is a wonderful privilege and be- longs to those who are disciples of Christ and who have learned the source of true powers and blessing. It is the out growth of faith that God will make all the grace abound" and that always, you will "have all suffciency of all things" This is the life Christ lived. | ples. The Gospel message needed the fruits of good work to give it tangible basis of operation. It must necessarily be the medium through which any ef- fective work can be done for Christ. For "abounding to every good work" is the outward evidence of the inward possession of the 'all grace of God"
 It has been the privilege of the Highway and Byway" preacher to wheel across country during the sum- mer days, and the avenues of service to others which have opened up by the wayside have been a revelation to him. While pondering on the text we have before us a county poorhouse loomed up on one side of the road. Unexpect- edly, while enjoying the charming verdure and scenery on each side of the roadway, an opportunity came of bear ing the message of glad tidings to poor outcasts whom the Lord was yearning | to adopt as sons, and fill with the brightness of the hope of Heavens glory. A cheery word to each, little card with Scripture verse upon it and a hearty "God bless you," brought a ray of light from the presence of God into their lives that will abide through time, and we pray through eternity, for the little seed sown may spring up into everlasting life through faith in Christ Jesus. As we talked of man. sions in the skies which Jesus has gone eyes moistened, and a new hope shone out of eyes which had been listless and discouraged when we came.
 little farther along the road we met group of urchins, whose world was bounded by the limits of the farm. A pleasant word, accompanied by pretty card, won their confidence, and we soon learned that they had never been to Sunday school and did not know who Jesus Christ was. But their hearts readily opened up to the thought of Saviour and never-failing friend, and we left them absorbed in the new Friend who had come to visit them that day through the medium of my short talk.
 As I pedaled along, how rejoiced in the "all grace" of God given to me, and realized the possession as I gave