The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-03-23

that sets we'll, wears we'll and warns
the body. That is Christs religion. 1t
warns the heart also. for 1t is more
than q garment; it is a spirit-ReY.
Austen de Blois, Baptist, Chicago.
VALUE OF EXERCISE.
II is the man who exercises the
strength that he has who grows strong.
1t is the thinker who exercises his
ercises godlike qualities grows godlike.
Rev. II. S. Bradley, Methodist, At
lanta, Ga. - TO : -
FOUR GREAT MOTIVES.
There are four distinct motives that
are competing for supremacy among
men. The first is produce, or evpedf-
ency; the second is honor; the third IS
sheer blank. unrelieved duty; the fourth
Is the love Of God.-Rev. L. NJ. Clarke,
Presbyterian, Brooklyn.
LUCK AND OPPORTUNITY.
There is no such thing as luck In
which takes its place. They who say
luck governs the world deny, the JUS
tice of an all wise and impartial ProYi-
Gence.-Rev. Dr.. Madison c. Peters,
Baptist, New York.
''HELPMEET'' TELLS ALL.
The wife's duty may be summed I'D
In the word "helpm eet." Husband and
wife should pull together, for their in
terests are IDENTICAL The husbands
success will be her success; his laureIs
W
Edward b. Bagley, Disciple, Cleveland,
Ohio.
THE INFLUENCE OF HOMES.
The more good homes. the better the
society; the better the home, the more
concern 1T has that such homes shall
be more general. Nothing finer can be
contributed to society than a good
home. Nothing can more widely,
more deeply call out the best in life
Rev: Minot Simons, Unitarian, Cleve-
land, Q.
TO REST THE MIND.
Rest of mind simply comes from
change Of work. What you need to do
is to give your winter evenings to good
ideals. This means work, but it will
mean work that will recreate and |
strengthen. your energies, depleted by |
the struggles of the day.-Rev. DR.. !
Los Angeles, Cal.
CAUSE OF MANY EVILS.
Beauty often causes vanity, and |
vanity causes many other evils. Shun |
the beauty who uses her powers to
bring her false pleasures. To beauty
crime. 1t has ever been so and is to
this day. Manv of the country's
strongest, ablest and most worthy
women are unattractive in face and
Rev. H. o. Breden, Disciple, Des
Moines. Iowa.
PERSONAL SALVATION.
There is only one kind of salvation
PERSONAL salvation. This is not by the
acceptance of any theological plan, not
~ the yicarious atonement of any one
Use, but through ones own efforts in
,ecoming better. 1t is the triumph of
he nobler self over the ignoble self
These stand for heaven and hell. No
pecial form or the acceptance of any
nediatory grace is necessary. Personal
aviation demands that We be true 70 ,
elf. Selfishness, fear and indifference
re to be fought in our soul growth, In
he building of character, which is sal :
ation.-Rev. Fred Alban Well, Uni
arian, Chicago.
SOCIETY'S PRESSING PROBLEM
The boy problem is the ever pressing
roblem of society. Between the ages ,
( IL and Is years the average boy Is
very uncertain quantity. 1t Is a .
erilous period. The home is pre-
the place where not only the
eginning, but the shaping of life, must
e determined. For every hour the aV-
uence he is eleven hours under home
lfiuenee. Clearly, then, the home
hould afford the best possible sur
for the boy. Father and
lother should be united in his training
nd never be at cross purposes. Home
Or him should be an earthly paradise,
ne most attractive spot on earth. In
ailing sympathy, conjoined with firm
ess, should enter into the develop
lent of his character. Plenty of play
Mould be allowed him. Healthy noise
Mould be welcomed. Love for IOu
1ould ever be taught and exemplifed.
'isobedient children, as rule, are the
of disobedient parents. Be