The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-10-17
Sabbath School
Lesson Ill October ~. 1908.
DAVID'S KINDNESS TO JONA-
THANfS SON.
(ll Samuel 9: I-Is)

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One beautiful trait Of human charac
ter j. that which keeps the mind from
forgetting friends 1t was one great
mark oi President Grant Even those
who saw little else OF merit in him,
said There is one good thing about
Grant. he never iorgcts a friend" This
lesson contains notable illustration
OF the same kind Men were very
much m those iar-of times as they are
now. We have learned vast deal that
the ancicnt, did not know, but our
mental powers aud our affections are
the same
David wa, firmly seated on his
throne. Tie had subducd all enemies.
The nation was sulidly united in his
support. He had made Jerusalem
great capital II was both the poll
teal and religious center oi the nation.
But he was not satisfied Memory
went back Ia 'hc past, and he thought
ni his chivairous friend Jonathan.
There were probably still those who
remembered Saul, and perhaps some
times they showed bitterness toward
the king Defeated partisans are never
MI rcconcilcd Our war closed iorN'.
three years ago, and there are many
people who still mourn over the lost
cause David'S purpose to show honor
10 the house al Saul was wise.
THE VERSES.
vs.. /. The king asks a question. 4
good question for a worthy reason
vs.. ,. he king gets Information.
Ziba must have been well along IN
years. He belonged to a generation
tina, had passed
vs., 4. Iiba cnlghtens the king.
The story he told was sad.
vs.. !. The king seeks to learn
where the son Of Jonathan may be
found.
vs.. 5. The king brings Jonathan's
son to court.
vs.. d The king and Mcphiboshcth
meet. Mcphibosheth accepts the po-
sition oi a servana He was probably
sore afraid.
vs.. :. The king encourages iona
ihan'S son. and makes him a royal
promise.
vs.. g. Mcphiboshcth is profoundly
humble. All this is highly oriental
vs.. o. The king tells Liba what he
had done.
vs.. 10. The king makes Ziba stew
ard oi the estate
vs.. II. Iiba accepts the poS'tisn
and agrees to So fulfill the trust that
his master may live As one at the
kings sons
vs.. u The king learns that there
is grandson 81 Jonathan. He be
comes part oi Ziba'S care
vs.. -. The king completed his
purpose The heirs ni Saul are res
eued from obScurity and poverty. and
established as part oi the royal fam
iiy.
a poem could easily be wrough, ont
~ the above This was not all done
in a day See how the story goes. \
que Stion: a search: an answer; an IN.
tervicw. a command III trust: trans
formation by which peasant becomes
prince The secret 81 all this was
friendship Still remaining for a man
who was dead. Deep gratitude for Tin
repaid kindncSScs Fidelity Ia vows
made long before This is one oi the
very interesting stories 81 the Old
Testament David never did better
thing.
DNNID'S CHARACTER
He wa, loyal 10 the friends OF the
past
He was generous to the family OF
the man who had hunted him a il he
were an animal
Elevation had not spoiled him He
was the same honeSt-hcarted man in
prosperity ard power that he had been
in his own days 81 poverty and 'nNig-
nificancc
Desire /" he king oi all. and To have
all united in him was strong in him
He would administer his kingdom IN
the interests ni all. Generosity was
greater than cuvctouSncSS.
To make n prince ust OF a paupcr
was a wonderful thing in that day. and
il shows h"w absolutely fair minded
the king was.
He was devoid oi the spirit 81 re
vengc Al this time In hi> eyes energy
was better than royalty.
SOME QUESTIONS
How came McphiboShcth to be
lame.
Wha, connection had David had with
this mans father;
What became al McphiboShcth fin
ally,
How long did Iiha administer his
trust faithfully;
Where did David show weakness or
uniairnc,S to McthiboShc,h hereafter
Al what point oi David's career was
he the greatest;
Was Mcphboshcth ever in any way
untrue To- his bcnciactor,
LESSONS.
1t is great Ia remember with graft
iudc the bcpciactipnS 81 others
1t is greater To- do good for the
mere sake 81 doing good
1t is great thing to have had 4
good father Good ancestry is a. noble
inheritance
The king wanted Ia show the kind
ness oi Cod 10 SaulS kindred To
do that is the greatest achievement in
the world.
Any one can show the kindness OF
God \ cup oi cold water in the
.