Evening journal., 1908-05-20
SOME BIBLE HINTS.

arce from alliances with evil as a means
OF promoting the Kingdom Of God
Ps 2s:5. In view Of the wealth and power
in the hands Of the wicked it takes strong
faith to believe that right is sure TO
triumph. But nothing is stronger than
God, and the downfall Of whatever op-
poses Him is certain.
Ps. 2S:S A Nations strength is not in
It's hands, money, ships. army. but in its
God.
Ps. 2S:9. Whatever the country. however
it may be governed, every people is Gods
people. He has established the nation to
carry out His ends. and His care for 1t
is greater than the most jealous patriot
Notes on the Topic.
What is the ballot7 The ballot literally
means the little ball" of black or white
which was used in secret voting SO II has
come to mean the printed paper ticket
that tho free American citizen puts iu
the box prepared for II when he expresses
his political desire and will concerning
any man or measures; in other words
when he votes.
This is a topic for all Christian En.
deavorers to be interested in: the young
as well as ttN old. the girls as well as
the boys II you are too young boy to
vote It will not be long before you are
old enough. and II you are a girl you viii
have influence over man who can vote.
You can be like the drummer boy who
wien the battle seemed to be going
against his army was ordered by the gem
era' to beat a retreat I cannot beat
retreat" said he. but OH general X
you will let me beat charge. I can beat
a charge that will make the dead fan in
line" The general gave his assent, and the
weary men, quickened by the inspiring
notes from the drum, put new life into the
fray. the tide Of the battle turned and
victory was snatched from defeat by the
heroic work of that little drummer Doy
Most Of our Endeavorers are not voters
but they can at least cheer those who are
IN the fight and many victory at the
polls has been won by those who stood in
the background without a vote. but those
whose influence and announcement went
with those who did the voting and decided
the day.
In the past two weeks. we have consid.
cred the life Of the Christian in his work
and in his play, at home and in school
We have noticed that each Of these phases
nf his life has its special tendencies TO
forget Christ. to forget that He is always
Interested in the work we do, in the games
We play in our lessons and experiences at
school and In our homes. More interested
than one OF our own brothers could be
for He is a friend that sucketh closer
than a brother. But il we forget Him in
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in our voting7 How little we think OF
taking Christ with us TO the ballot box
and to ask Him to lead us in voting for
what we think is right.
In many lives. perhaps in most lives
voting is the most important act per-
formed. the act having the deepest and
widest influence why is It so seldom as
ISOLATED with thoughts of GodY We are
tcld that righteousness eXalteth a ma
ton. but sin is a reproach TO any people"
OProv. 1i;8D. Now, the nation is made up
o. separate citizens, and in no other way
II ours is to be "a Christian nation. a
nation OF righteousness. it must be made
up Of Christian citizens. No one has a
rieht to expect his nation to be hny better
than his own actions warrant As the.
people. so the rulers
The first requirement II we would besa
true Christian citizen is that we be will.
Ing to devote time to it, and again Ut itI
bc repeated that this applies just as much
10 the girls and to the young BOYS as
TO those who are now voters. 1t takes
time to learn about our nation and its
needs. and the mon who are at the head
OF affairs. and TO talk over such things
with those who are better informed. No
ono can be a good citizen who wants all
OF his time for his own selfish interests.
Therefore. If YOU would be a Christian
citizen at the ballot box we must be a
Christian citizen before we reach the ball
lot box. An ignorant citizen Is a bad one.
Christian voting must be based on kncwl-
edge We must know something about the
conditions that are to be affected br our
votes We must know something about the
characters Of the candidates and not help
as so many do, TO put bad men in power
To obtain this knowledge we must read
the best papers and good books. and ask
plenty Of questions Of the best informedI
men. We must not feel Obliged to vote
the ticket of certain party. whether
their candidates be good or bad. Esp.c ally
does this hold good in regard to our city.
elections. The blindness with which men.
vote as their political party dictates ISL
responsible for the corrupt government Of
most Of our cities.
Doubtless in every city the good citizens
who want honest government are in the
majority, but with fatal folly we divide
up into political parties which have no
more 10 do With municipal government
than the moon. and this division enables
tho boss TO hold the balance Of power
and dictate the terms.
Christian citizens cannot do very much
without cooperation. Let us ASSOCIATED
with reform movements, the temperance
organizations which have done such eal
lani work in Delaware. and all other
bodies that are working for public good
Attend the primary elections and public
me citing. try TO influence the votes oil
others in right ways. and do not be afraid
OF letting your voice be heard FOR what
you believe to be right. Take an intelligent.
interest in public affairs. Watch the Of
flccrs who have been elected and vrlteI
a letter or speak word of praise to the
man who does WELL and do not be afraid
to spur on those who lag in their duties
watch the reform bills in Congress. and
write a letter 10 our State representatives.
IA regard 70 those which you think should
be passed.