The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-03

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with his utterances else whore @ Tim,
I iii:16-1D. and that the outcome Of such
ediecation would be to give them an in-s
,heritance among y tho sanctihed. ~ Eph.,5
= $50 He lis here, not referring to the fu.3
ture reward which we designate Heaven
but to that spiritual enlightenment and
strength, that exalted Christian charac-t
ter Col. 1879. which Ii attainabIe:
through the combined influence Of grace
and truth. e Peter III 12) Through these
they may 90 on from excellence to ex-5
celence, ana become strong and stead
fast. IA hi III Il issi Ss5jlS r
& UNSDLFISH.-( Oversees 80 to a5.) Once
more. as concluding thought, the apostle
;alludes to himself as pattern for the
elders. Oversees SO to 35.) He knew the be-
5setment Of all men, to which even minis
sterssand church officials are exposed. 4
desire for gain and honor He would have
these men unseifish III their work. ffet
from the mercenary spirit. In Ills minls4
try he had coveted no mans goods. While
It would have been proper for him to re-
ceIvc ges Matt. x:10) h. according to
the Lords own teaching which Paul in
another place approves 4 Tim, v:1s). yet
he had chosen to provide for himself with
his own hands, (Acts, xvili:2.) BY this
example .Ehe had shown them that ~
labor they ought to support the needy
(Eph,, iv:20 Thereby becoming the very
servants OF the poor. All this he. urged
tice and precept Of Jesus, the Master,
.BHLOVED--(Verses 4 SO ITO ~ a /. Tho
closing scene In this Interview was most
tender. There came first Of all q season
OF prayer the whole company kneelipg
together, as at Tyre afterwards (Acts
XXI 81 an attitude generally assumed By
those 3 who VI }, are under deep emotion. yActs
4 int IN kaIaR
the company broke into tears ana then
fell on Paul's neck and kissed him, aftor
the fashion Of orienta lists. (Gen. xiv:
LAD Here was a genuine expression OF
!. love- such as springs up in the hearts Of
true Christians, the love OF disciples for
"a master. who had given to them those
VIII olesome lessons which had ,br ought
them into the sweet fellowship OF Sgthe
saints. But the love was tempered by
sorrow IT was not the glad outflow that
comes from circumstance OF pleasure
and profit. It was rather The oppressed
emotion, resulting from q sense OF loss
for all knew that their dear teacher
would be seen by them no more. This
was their last Interview. His kindly face
would no more gladen their hearts,
neither would his presence awaken their
hope Sadly yet lovingly they escorted
him to the ship. q 5ss III Il n .s 81
n CONCLUs1ON --Primarily this lesson Il
F. rOr5f cnurCn OEclals.itiP1 Helr Position Il. IS
peculiarly sacred and their duty most
delicate. They may advance or retard
the Kingdom OF God by their doing and
their spirit, But there Is also instruc-
tIot, here for every follower OF Christ
who may be called to service IN any
place. however humble.% The Il apostle
Paul, In his conduct, motive and words.
presents the ideal toward which all ought
I to aspire in every endeavor. TO be under
the complete control Of the spirit as
bound to course OF action; TO be un-
moved by any prospect OF personal Joss;
to he sustained by the high and holy
calling; to SO labor as to win the approvv-
ii Of associates; X TO care for the interests
Of ChrIsts's cause In time OF peril; to
place arm reliance upon the grace and
word OF God to do all without consla-
oration OF pecunlary reward-th ese "a re-
the exalted ioharac teristlcs Of faithful
servant of jesus. Christ, whether or
dained or Funordained. II IA