The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-01
Che International SUNDAY School Lesson

I thought by Samuel to be the favored
one. But Gods standard of choice diff
fers from finite mems standard. Man
looks at the outward appearance. but
God looks at the inner nature. Regular
and correct features do not always
mean regular and correct conduct. "
God said OF Eliab. IT have refused him. p
as proof OF the business or Gods de-
cision concerning Eliab We have an ex-
hibition OF his rude and overbearine
temper in his treatment of his younger
brother. David. just before his duel with
Goliath. As a Scotch preacher puts II,
Elijah was over big for the work, too
naughty and self-suficient TO succeed
in a task which called for humility and
trust" Eliab afterward became ruler
Of Judah under David
God passed by the seven older sons
Of Jesse in His choice OF a King God
VIII reward all faithful servants in the
exercise Of His providence in the worlds
affairs. But He does not give all the
same places or the same blessings Our
success in any work depends upon our
own fitness and diligence, and Gods
plans IN reference to US.
There remained an eighth son to
Jesse. He was in the Aeld with the
sheep when the feast was about to take
place at home. His merits had evident
ly been unreoognized by his own parents
and kin, and his very rights ignored.
Often the very choicest spirit is neg
lected and even mistreated in the home.
But God knows and keeps watch over
his own, and time generally tells who
Is who. Jesse had not the discernment
10 recognize his brightest son as did
Jacob. No many colored coat for David
Who feel sights and neglect more than
the young? There is comfort in such
a lesson as this. God does not respect
or follow our Partially. human judg-
ment is often false"
David is hastily brought in. The feast
cannot proceed until he graces 1t. He
had youthful beauty in his appearance.
being rudy and of a beautiful coun-
tenance. goodIy to look TO" His beauty
must have been principally soul beauty.
though he evidently had a sound mind in
a sound body. He was short of stature.
He had red or auburn hair. His bright
eyes are especially mentioned, and gen
orally he was remarkable for the grace
Of his figure and his countenance. well
made. and OF immense strength and
agility"
What kind OF a man did God chOose2
a man OF physical perfection-feet like
kinds feet, his arms could break a bow
OF steel, and sling stones TO q hair
breadth. slay lions, bears and Goliaths;
no haccid. lascivious weakling. He has
a voice Of song. and his touch was music,
sweet enough to soothe away diabolical
possession. He was a regular Wagner AZ
organizing orchestras. His great poetic
talent gave the world its first and great
est hymn book. He made more appre-
ciative and grand alIusion TO nature than
all the poets OF Greece and Rome. He
was a great student OF the Scriptures
then written. The depth and feryor OF
his piety have been the. perennial spring
where all ages have drunk most tender
love and trust. Natures best was
with the spirits better"
Il is probably that neither Jesse ncc
bis household nor David himself knew
for what great distinction Gods prophet
had anointed him. But Gods spirit came
upon David from that time forward and
him for his work because his
heart was receptive of the spirits in
luences. God spirit will educate US
.or great work and life II We viii let
him