The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-08

intention to kill the young man whorn 1e
hated. The spirit Of God had departed frdn
ann On ana f a as osccaso mao to oefa him
q Sam xvi. HI 1t Is not true. as some
think. that God sent this spirit. but that.a
so. Dob. l. 12J There Is not room here 10
discuss this subject at length. 1t Is quNe
sufficient to say that in both the Old Test
ment and New, satanic influence over men
is recognized as possible duke XII ~
when they depart from God. While stheee
religious exercises were in progress the N,
the King acting as a domestic priest. the
latter suddenly cast his javelin. saying 70
with it" This occurred on two occasions
REMOvEDItXerses u and I'D The at
tempt upon the life Of David failed because
Saul. recognized this fact. and hated him
all the more. and with that hatred CAME 2
genuine fear. Unable to restrain his cyl
tempt its execution lest some Judgment
should be melted out BY the Almighty. 1t
was felt TO be hazardous and uresumptn-
Gus act to destroy the life Of one who Il IN
the keeping Of God Saul. who had lost the
divine favor, dared not again try to attack
David. who retained the favor Of God He.
therefore resorted to an e1pedIent that the
hated one might be put away by other
hands. Placing him In command of thou-
the royal presence. Saul sent David mo
battle. thinking to expose him to peri. md
eSg rs that IN s shs by Tie b a No
would would nesertheless. be freed from his rival.
and who nigh. possibly regain his place n,
searcher Of hearts saw distinctly the inten-
BEHAVEDLVerses IA and 15) 1t - I'm
possible to harm good man. q Peter. W.
49, He may indeed be the object Of the I'll
pect and prepare for, but in such event he
VIII lose nothing and gain much. MATT
v. III Saul did not consider when he Re
moved David from his house and sent him
into battle that he was in reality doing
him a favor. He gave, opportunity for the
Szpsy q S those to n PgSe uatasa Ss
with that propriety which had aaways
est. intrepid David in battle. always Che
same And best Of all, the Lord was evil
IDENTIFY with him: There was in his speech.
ly showed a divine presence and blessing.
And SO It came to pass that the eyes Of tns
fresh laurels and added to his fame. Israel
gradually came to feel that s David was n Us
BELOvEDHverse 49, Thus the neafSs
of the people turned toward David. He
half. and he returned again to them II
going and coming he was one OF them, adj
mitted for what he was. but loved BECAUSE
to them. ever contending for thems ever
defending them against enemiesL In their
eyes he was an Incarnation Of bravery, OF
wisdom. of public spirit. They saw the
whole nation In him. Their ideals and as
pirations and hopes centered in him With
al he was unifying personality the
north and south equally gave him affection
The revolt that came at the death OF eSet-
ONION, nearly century later. dividing the
ipated in the jealousies that existed be-
tween Judah and Ephraim. the two CHER
tribes But now. while David CONQUERED
himself with such propriety Israel ana Ju-
their love 1t was a splendid triumph far
the youth, beautiful testimonial. d com
plete defeat for the Jealous, God-forsaken
King, q promise of that day when . new
King should reign In Israel.
REFLECTIONStThe lesson presents tWo
men In striking Ncoutrast-one steadiynI0e-
clines In character and influence and the
other as steadily and surely advances. Each
he a warning and the other an Inspiration.
Saul began with generous impulses be-
slowing favors and delighting In the ,exer-
else of confidence as he received ypumg
man into his home. Shortly the praise OF
changed his love into jealousy and hatred.
Then came loss Of Gods favor, the pres
ence Of an evil spirit, and an attempt 70
murder. ending in fear and deception. Da-
o ors. u Um s and bears them with hunii-
fty He does not retalate when attackeo.
but seeks safety in fight. He constantly
maintains his faith In God and wears nm
broken the spotless r9ne sx OF mb pre assisued
even though 1t is one Of danger, and there
deports himself in a way to win tne. popu-
lar applause. There is simplicity. dignity
of that superiority that aIterWalo nlAus
him frfi1v famous. .