Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-09-27
.-rrrhpn OLE FAITH.

s-bosa mind is stayed on thee because
1 trnsretb in thee.-xxvi. 3.
\ =, T., he noted that man does not
himself in peace, for in the sense
, This grace would, in fact be 1mpos-
T. Rut il is a gift. Jesus said:
- noqce I give unto you, not as the
,.rd rfyeth. give l unto you," and
Win These things have l spoken
=, Won that my peace might remain
ror We do not come to it by the
ID og toll and struggle; we cannot
so4o r. nor walk ourselves into it,
T. vet however unworthy we may
I'll ourselves to be, we live daily with
roach of this heavenly boon. Its
,,,roa Is In God, in fact, it is 1.-The
beace Of Cod
i Tho deem sOlitudes of nature and the
soIann majesty of the heavenly spheres
Indicate It to the sense Of man, but it
ayperienced only in the deepest re-
.ossos If the soul. And this peace of
q M will rule in the heart If we will
hermit it.
+ fs also to be noted that it is per
.oct npacp. for, indeed, Gods peace
.o,Id he nothing less; and it passes all
human understanding. Like the gra-
pons God by whom it is impaired, it
incomDrehensible even to him that
Experiences it. 1t is perfect in its ma
hire and perfect in its work, imparting
divine calmness and serenity of soul
4 nd 2 sweet heavenly rest that the
World can neither give nor take away.
81 This peace does not occupy the world
ii material things its realm is in the
hearts and minds of men. He is kept
4 h Dprfect peace, whose mind is stayed
en God The world promises only trib-
nations. prosecutions and affections,
alsappointments, heartaches and death.
lts sweetest smiles are delusive, its
.1rusted friendships bring danger and
It's brightest hopes are fraught with
evil. But God does not leave alone and
nnatded the soul that is stayed on Him.
q d. is an ever present help in time of
frOuble He gives and sustains such
beace Of mind and cOmpOsure of soul
! b the thiCkest of the fight that one can
bay: The Lord is my light and my
Salvation; whom shall 1 fear? The
lord Is the strength Of my life; of
@Fhom shall be afraid2"
81 For greater is He who abides in the
trusting heart than all the combined
forces of the world the flesh and the
Devil The soul kept in perfect peace
ban say when it comes to the Valley of
Shadows: 81 fear no evil, for Thou art
FIth me-"
81 And what Is the secret of this sweet
peace, the gift of Gods love? It is all
Summed up in one wOrd-trust-"be
pause he trusteth in thee" That is to
say, it is faith in God. Faith that
takes him at his word. 1t is that con-
pltion Of mind that lays hold on God
PM Yields all unto Him in perfect con-
1lence.
This giving up all to God and the
laying of the mind on God means
knFee things-prayer, obedience and
RappIness. There is no hour so free
Prom care or so exempt from tempta-
FonS and ills that will not be bright
fned and Sweetened if we direct our
alought in faith to God; looking
Trough what may seem to be a
ROWING Providence" to the smiling
'2ce Of divine love and mercy be-
Fond
Listen to this infallible and all COM
tenenSive prescription for human hap
Rless
II nothing be anxious; but in every
Jung oy prayer and supplication with
''lASsiving let Your requests be made
fIo"1 TO God and the peace of God
uI'n paSseth all understanding shall
ve9 YOUR hearts and your minds In
kArlSt Jesus"
Here is prayer, including supplication
Az thanksgiving. The hand Of faith
|S'Sued out in earnest prayer relieves
IeSF' from worry and anxious care
0'InSS sweet peace and content
=" 'nat calm, trustful, reposefuI
F'' mat believes in Gods love and
@' lays the soul down upon His
' " mat IN Him 1t may find rest.
cues step farther in faith, rem
,~s unqueSt.oning evidence. God is
bn ,I'''s 10 oestow this grace in lavish
, a1lanee Hear Him:
w. mat thou hadst hearkened unto
commandments. Then had thy
sS ~ YTe4 as river and thy righteous
y 'S Inc waves of the sea-"
,".V as Tl7er-that is abundant,
Dy,, 'u''-'lIi0g and never failing. 1t
r5uys all other divine gifts and the
rs- wa. Is s. stayed on God, through
,,,:. - hin. Is kept in security and
T t- Tor deep down in the soul,
s,,s S70oo any disturbance from any
=, e"iAity or i'll. there flows from
e.t ~.,o4e OF God an eternal and glad
"'~s '5rer Of peace.
AGING THE FACTS,
" By Rev. Henry F. Cope.
me- '""IL Know the truth and the
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