Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-20

of the good King Arthur. 1t will burn the
hand of him who wieids it in an evil cause.
Too often do our young people, alas. even
our young ministers, go elsewhere for their
armor than into the sanctuary. where
awaits them this sword, beside which there
is none other like unto It," Therein is to
be found the cause of the widespread
heresy of the times.
The wielder of sword Of steel knows
his weapon we'll How many of us know
our weapon in all its possible uses? How
many of us would be but weighted down for
any conflict by attempting to use 1t, be-
cause of being unaccustomed to it?
The swordsman goes to the best teacher
he can find and learns to WELD his weapon
wisely and well, and all day long, when
ever he has a moment he will be at prac
tice. How many Christians bother them
selves with finding out wise and helpful
teacher to direct their study of Gods word?
They would not think of trusting their
children's worldly education to any teacher
that came along They would employ the
best they could afford. How earnestly
would they inquire concerning the musician
who was to teach their children to play on
the piano or violin.
And far from exercising ourselves often
and much In the use of this weapon. we
even begrudge the few minutes in which We
hastily snatch sentence or two to fulfill
the pledge-in many cases hesitatingry
given-'1 will read the Bible every day..
What wonder that Christian soldiers are
as an army proverbially i'll trained. often
cowardly in battle. often found retreating.
when they know not the use Of their one
weapon?
A soldier keeps the blade of his sword
free from rust Shall the Christian not
keep his Bible free from dust?
Applied Truth.
Bunyan's Christian saw in his dream in
the house of the interpreter fire burning
against wall and one standing by it pour
for IN Hyaf ho
fire continued to burn higher and hotter.
He wondered much until he looked behind
the wall and saw a man with vessel of
oil casting it into the heart of the flame.
The Christian who is constantly putting
into his mind Gods word is able to keep
alive the flame Of his love to Christ even
though the world about him is doing it's
best to quench 1t.
How to help the leader-Be prepared to
tell of any helps you have found In your
daily Bible reading, and give Instances
where the Bible has helped you in time Of
need Tell of your own method of Bible
reading.
Parallel assages-Deuteronomy 8:3; Jere-
miah 23:29; Acts 4:31; 2 Corinthians 10:4;
Galatians sc: Colossians 3:16; l Thessa
lonians Alb; 2 Timothy Al, 2; James 1:21,
%; Peter 81.
Hints to the Leader.
Christian Endeavor Hymns, G. 1O1, 1O6,
163
The Endeavor Hymnal-14O, 200, 224, 226,
227
Have the clause of the Christian Endeavor
pledge relating to daily Bible reading
printed on the blackboard and repeat to-
gether.
Have several plans of daily Bible reading
briefly outlined. Perhaps the pastor or one
of the elders will take three minutes each
to tell of his method or speak of the help
his early training in the truth has been 70
him.
Ask members to be prepared to answer
the questions, Wien is the best time to
read the Bible?" and How shall 1 study
my Bible to get the greatest good there
from?"
Urge the study of the Bible as a whole.
then by books, then topically. Close with
season of precious verses from memory,
asking members to suggest how these can
be used as swords against the enemy.
ION wings of faith and prayer the smooth stone
took
Its fatal flight urged by the circling string;
So with promise from the sacred pages.
The streams whereof make glad the church below,
One text worn smooth by use of rolling ages
Our souls strong enemy We overthrow;
Faith in Gods Word the help of God engages,
And 1t Is written puts to flight the foe"
R WILTON