Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-06-06

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tion upon which they built was
broad and deep. and tested by the
results their school training fitted
them to grapple with the great pro-
blems Of their age. 1t may we'll be
questioned whether without the
Bible.our youth are being equally we'll
fitted to solve the perplexing pro-
blemS of their day. ..i
What do you think Of this which
comes from China? In two of the
great provinces the Viceroy has issued
decree ordering the New Testa-
ment to be introduced into all of the
schools. What do you think of that
for { poor heather? He believes
that the permanence and high
quality of the Chinese is due to the
fact that the Confusian classics have
been taught in China for over 1000
years. and is sure that the only
superiority of our Western civiliza-
tion must be due to the superiority
of the teachings of the Bible. Hence
he orders the New Testament to be
studied along side of the teachings
of Confusiaus among the 100000 of
people over whom he rules. And 1
believe he is wise. It is the classic
of classics, the book of books. A
mastery Of it's contents is in itself a
liberal education, and no other book
or books can be substituted for it
without the most serious loss to our
young people, to the well being of
society, and may possible endanger
the perpetuity of our glorious re-
public.
/ have not touched this evening
upon the greatest worth Of the Bible,
I mean it's religious and eternal
value, but I have thought it worth
while to emphasize the educational
value Of the Bible as text book
along side other textbooks.
Members Of the graduating class
The Bible is the most practical
book in the world. No other book is
so helpful for the every day life. 1t
speaks to US directly and it's message
is God-given. 1t. hts US, as no
other book, for the duties of life.
1t is corrective Book. You may
make mistakes. This book will set
you right again. It INCREASINGLY re-
Dukes fri volous and low ideals OF life.
1t gives the true perspective to life
When we wander it calls US back to
the upward way. 1t is truly lamp to
the feet and a light to the path. 1t
never attempts to make vice attrac-
tive, as do some other books, but is
always true to life, true to you. is al
ways safe guide.
1t is serious Book. Life is not
to be trifled with or wasted. The
Bible urges US to face the stern
realities Of life to the certainty of
future reward or punishment. It
tells US of obligations to our fellows
and obligations to God. 1t re-
minds us that we are here for some
great purpose and that we should
fall in line with that purpose else
our lives will be wasted.
The Bible is Cultural. The out
ward charm of the truly educated
man or woman is refinement and
culture. Here is the book that
imparts poise and calm and self
possession and attraction. To
breathe it's pure atmosphere, to as
sOciate with it's men and women and
it's God is the surest means of trans
forming our characters into the win
some, Ioveable and helpful.
The Bible is Inspirational.
1t gives spring and uplift to life.
It puts the highest incentive into
life and calls to the noblest living.
AS it's purposes sweeps round the
world and links earth to heaven our
minds and our hearts spread their
wings and fly upward. What though
the way be sometimes dark, so dark,
if at the last it swings into glory?
What though the tasks be hard and
our work go unpraised and unappre-
ciated? This Book assures US that
God is not unmindful. Is it to sac
rictice that you are called? 1t is the
way Of the cross. Whatever and
wherever your life be, l urge you to
make the Bible your daily companion
for which you will draw guidance
and strengthening, and inspiration
and consolation for all your days.
Herein are charm and cheer. Here
in is strength for weakness. light for
darkness, joy for sorrow. Herein is
God for the asking! e..
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