The St. Louis Republic., 1903-09-21

progressed followers. Mark it. he is not
speaking at all of those who are known to
oe outside the kingdom, whose very words
ana deeds mark them as enemies to 1t.
but OF those whose words indicate that
they are citizens of this holy kingdom.
| 10 translate this into the language OF
who are moral and profess to be Chris.
| tian, perhaps make public profession of
their faith I'm God, and stand with the
| people of God and receive the ordinances
| OF his house So far as their words go
they cannot be distinguished from the real
| citizens of the kingdom. but in the market
pace and the marts OF trade where the
real self expresses itself they are another
people: 'sI9Ss ,r,,o., ,.. =, character md .-r.,
are ares slow Il takes time for them , to Zach
nts one for the kingdom asks time to
make itself known. 1t Is that subtle
something OF which We may be conscious
at all times, but which time must wait
upon in order that others may know II.
Take notice again here that this pro-
iession of the kingdom is necessary. Jesus
Lord. that is tn say both true and false
say this much and must say it. But this
Is not enough. This Is not the test to
which Jesus asked his critics to subject
him: but he said. believe me for my
works. not simply my words. These have
been uttered. but these are not left alone
as my witnesses. look at my works. I do
not mine own works. but those of my
Father which Is In heaven.
These are the sentiments eNpr q scd by
me Inc Son o. Of God. and the great JGdsS' G and and
profess his name and all men must Nbe
subjected TO the same test.
Notice again, that this Is not simply
work, but work according to the will of
God. There are a good many people at
work. perhaps never before were, there
more people at work in what are known
whence does the inspiration spring TO per
form it? These are not questions for the
self-constituted judge. but for the man OF
woman who is doing the work.
Are these works wrought in God and
are they done according to his Will? Have
VIC waited upon him until he has revealed
his word until that will has become per
fectly clear. and then have we put our
hands to the work before us? These are
questions that every man and woman
that will determine our destiny at the
last.
envy and strife. and what may We not
expect in that great field of moral re-
form and charitable work that offers so
large an opportunity for employment? Not
upon deception. ',ut there be some, no
doubt. that are self-deceived. and, while
doing work. believe that it springs from
right fountains. while at sa Its very source @
sin which at the present time corruptS so
much of our otherwise good work.
Jesus is not a hard master. but is here
setting forth that truth, which he knew
would make for the eternal happiness and
prosperity of those who were before him.
The kingdom about which he was dis
coursing was one where one will was to
be supreme. and where the righteousness
of one must be the righteousness of all.
He himself came as a perfect representa-
tive of citizenship in this kingdom. He
was not only the sacrifice for sin. but the
perfect example of Righteousness. and
while he was on earth he said, under the
most testing circumstances, Not my will,
but thine. be done.
He asks. therefore. of US no more than
he required Of himself. and no more than
he did while among men. To whatever
work he put his hands he did it because 1t
was the will of his Father. This is not, |
therefore. theory which he exploited, but |
a law which he kept perfectly. and one |
for the keeping of which he promises
abundant help to all who seek in sincerity |
to keep 1t. It is the test of citizenship in |
his kingdom. and no ma tier what may be |
the profession here. unless We can stand |
this test we cannot enter the kingdom at |
last"