The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-11-28

Jerusalem, Neh. w., T-2O--Golden Text
Matt. xvi, 4l--1Temory Verses, 10. 20
documentary on the Days Lesson.
l. A conspiracy Tvs. Z, 81.
q ~Sanballat.7 An officer Of the
Persian Government, holding a MILF
tary command at Samaria. He was q
native of the lard Of Moaba therefOre
his hatred to the Jews sTobiah,R a
descendant Of the hated race of AM
monites. nArabians" Headed prob
ably BY Goshen, and in league with
the Samaritans against the Jews. Read
&c The building of the wall was con-
strued into a design to fortify them
selves and then revolt and become an
independent State "Ashdodites." In
habitants Of Ashdod, one Of the great
cities Of the Philistine plain. s. Gone
spired." The enemies of the Jews We're
SO bitterly opposed to the rebuilding Of
the walls that they employed every
form Of opposition in their power.
II. Praying and watching Tvs. OILY.
3. Nevertheless Notwithstanding
the conspiracy and all other discout-
agements. Made our prayer" Ncbe-
miah was conscious that he was work.
ing according to Gods will, and he
knew the source of power. sSet a
watch Opposite to the place where
they were encamped, probably on the
north side Of the city. Faith and works
so together. Watching and praying,
weak when apart, Gibraltar Of
strength when united. 10. Judah
said That is, the returned captives,
most Of whom were of the tribe OF Jul
dab. This verse expresses the despair
Of the little nation. Many Of the peors
pie had no heart for the work; some of
the nobles were in correspondence
with the enemies (6:17-19). Even the
high priest had relationship with hos
lie foreigners fAmmonites- T0biah and
bis son married Jewish women), and
gave them fayors 13:4 S, 2S).
-Strengt h-decayed" From the ex-
tent Of the work, the fewness Of the
laborers, and the exhaustion Of their
physical powers they seemed unable
to complete their task. Not able.v
Their statements were probably COR
rect, but their conclusion was wrong.
Fhey were able to build the wall, and
they did it, IL. Anniversaries saidv
In this verse Nehemiah condenses the
hostile utterances Of their enemies.
This would cause a constant and dis
heartening fear
III Precautions taken Tvs. 1914.
II. Jews which dwelt by themv
Those who dwelt among the Sanari-
tans and other enemies and found out
heir evil designs. They were anxious
70 have their friends and kinsmen re-
urn to their homes and families. Ten
Dimes" Equivalent to again and
again" Eye must return" (R. W
Leave the work and go home because
If the threatened danger. 13. Lower
Places Within the wall where it was
not yet raised to its due height and
therefore most liable to the enemies
assault. Higher Places Where the
wall was finished and towers were set
from whence they might shoot arrows
)r throw stones. This would show the
enemy that they were fully prepared
for their intended assault and would
give notice that their secret plan was
known. After their families" In
family groups, so that the men that
guarded the wall had their kinsmen
nearest them Thus the soldiers need
not be distracted by anxiety for their
families, for those whom they desired
to defend were at hand. IA. BE not
ye afraid The pagan allies had
Joined their forces; their army was adj
vancing and doubtless in sight, and an
attack impending, when Nehemiah
made this short, stirring appeal. No
conflict followed. for the enemy saw
from a distance that the whole people
awaited them in perfect order and
equipment; so they lost heart and
turned back Remember the LORD"
The best of all arguments for patriotic
courage
Nv. Working and watching Tvs. 10
20). 10. 'sWe returned. all Of u.s. to
the wall" Noble persistence in a good
purpose. The momentary withdrawal
from the work to be ready for the
Lords battle had neither changed tbeiE
purpose nor dampened their ardor.
16. MY servants" Probably spe'
cial band Of men given as personal
guards, by either the King of Persia
or the people at Jerusalem Hail
wrought half-heldr This is no unu
sual thing, even in the present day in
Palestine; people sowing their seed are
often attended by an armed man, to
prevent the Arabs from r0bbing them
of their seed, which they will not fail
to do if not protected "Haberge0ns."
An old English word for coat-of-maiL
from "halo' (necz) and bergen" 10
protect Rulers behind" The chiefs
stood behind the Iaborers stationed a.
different places along the wall, direcb
ing and encouraging them, ready to
lead on the armed force if an attach
was made upon the laborers.
IL. "They which bnilded.g Masons
brieklaSers and the like. "They thai
bare burdens. The carriers OF mate
rial. Is. That sounded the trumpet
The workmen labored with trowel u
one hand and sword in the other
and as they were far removed from
each other, Nehemiah, who was nigm
and day on the spot, kept a trumpetel
BY his side so that on any Intelligence
OF a surprise being brought to him %
alarm might be Immediately sounaes
ana assistance rendered to the mos
distant detachment Of tEeir brethren.
10. 90. and ! said etc. BY thes
yigilant precautions the c0unsels OF TIL
enemy were defeated and the wor
was carried on God. when He has i'm
portant public work to do, never fail
"a raise up instruments for accomplish
ing it. The work was completed in TIL
brief time Of fifty-two days (6.15l, end
klg the last Of September The wall
must have been three or four milo
long to reach around the city.
New Melon Eating Record.
Four big pieces of watermelon in