The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

lows have tried Us we can rejoice with
Him when he says. Come. ye blessed OF
Ny Father" Lord. that I may see.
said the blind man Thy faith hath
made thee whole Christ, dying on the
Cross Of Calvary. with his last words,
Father. into Thy hands commend Ny
spirit. breathed forth the great act Of
faith His followers throughout the ages
hold in Gods mercy and love toward US
at. Lord. increase my faith" should be
our unceasing supplication.
CIcELY CLAUDE
chevy Chase Nd
The deepest foundation Of optimism is
in faith Gods world-plsn is the educa-
zion OF mankind: that is the great as
sumption OF religious faith. In the light
OF this fundamental conception many
things otherwise unaccountable become
plain. The wOrld-plan or God seen and
served secures JOY and hope. When We
ourselves are conscientious, sincere
good. pure. and truthful from the very
depths OF our hearts in everything we 90
OF say. We can't help but nave faith in
one another.
Hover il be. It seems 10 ne
Tis only noble to be good
Kind hearts are more than Coronets.
And simple faith than Norman blood.
MARIE Il BOGDAHN-
- North Carolina avenue.
Faith IS not only believing. but doing.
Small-minded men regard faith as a the
ory: Iarge-minded men use II as work
ing power to get things done. and done
right--Hadley-
1IrS ?. L. BARRINGER.
ST Paul. with his far-sighted view OF
material and spiritual things. says. Faith
Is the substance OF things hoped for
Faith Is the handspring Of life and the
cornerstone Of character. Without Il ali
incentive TO living and doing is lacking.
Therefore BY al means preserve faith IN
both God and man. By losing faith fl
God We lose reverence for Him and for
felt our claim upon Him for His protect
ing love and care Losing faith in man,
We lose respect for him and relinouish
our claim 70 respect and trust from him.
The best method for preserving faith is
10 cultivate charity and believe naught
but good OF either God or nan, for char
ity IS the greatest Of the --rtues. and II
-thinketh 10 evil Faith inspires hope.
hope fosters charity. ard charity IS the
capstone Of e perfect character and Gov
eTeth a multitude OF sins
D. A TAYLOR
a. New YORK svsnue northwest
To know one who has faith in his fel-
bowman. believing good where others see
evil Is 10 be made better by the associa-
zion. To walk by faith and not by
sight. according 10 divine command. Is
70 have life and its trials sweetened and
death itself made blessed
Mrs H. L SHORT.
But they are dead; those Two are dead.
Their spirits are in heaven.
Twas throwing words away, for stIH
The little maid would have her VIII,
And said. Nay. We are seven
Wordsworth. We Are Seven"
o. s. ..
a bending stan I would not break.
A feeble faith would not shake.
Nor even rashly pluck away
The error which some truth may stay.
Whose loss might leave the soul without
A shield against the shafts Of doubt.
Whittier, Question OF LIE"
1lTs. L. HARTSHORN.
HfN-Iat- 1--N---
II we continue not exclusive in our
faith. but use our influence a. all times
fOE the bsJterment OF the world. the
fruits Of our persistent and goOdly labo-s
VIII appear 10 gladden. our hearts and
give Is greater favor with God
JEANNE I. RASIsDELL-
Glencaryn. Va
Faith represents Christ as a rehner
standing by the furnace where his gold Is
melting. carefully overseeing the trials
OF His people that they may work for
their good and ready 10 bring them out
thereof when they are sufficiently purified
from their dross- LEONARD L. DAVIS.
COudoa. Va
Faith Is the subtle chain that binds
Us 10 the Infinite, the voice OF a deep life
within. Mis-. CROMFIIEN.
81 ! street
Faith Is such an important factor in
our lives that unless we stop 20 think we
&c not realize in how many, many direc-
tons We exercise faith. Our faith IN God
Is limitless. OF should be. We have faith
in our fellowman and in the numberless
things that arise daily. almost hourly. (
thar test H. Without faith life would be
most WTeJched. Experience has taught /
Us faith in Gods loving care. and re can
say with trusting hearts: We shall leave
each untried morrow without fear IN HIS
hands. for He viii sustain US till its work 4
s done CLARA F. WILLIAMS.
lel sixth street no-thezz
The whole course OF things goes 70 (
teaC1 rs faith. We need only obey 1
There is a guidance for each OF rs, and 4
by lowly listening we shall hear the right /
word. Z. ?. JAYNES. |
American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
Faith. hope. and charity. A trinity OF |!
virtues Without faith. 10 hope, and 4
faith without charity availeth US moth I
ng-' Above all things. appreciate even a /
little spark Of faith: nourish il: do all in /
your power 20 increase the gift which 4
Sod has so kindly given you. and you viii 4
ind that. Ike a FIRE started by tiny
match, it VIII grow and grow until II be 4
,omes vast fame within your very soul 4
=hich viii make You love God above all 4
hinss; make you ready to sacrifice ev- /
srything. even life itself. for this love. I
And then. too. such a comfort IS faith. /
or you can by its light always see some
hing good IN your brother. no matter
low lowly he may have fallen Every 4
lay pray: Oh, God. give me the divine
gift OF faith MARY L REED.
1865 irving street
Amid whirl Of doubts walked per-
picked.
Asking with eager soul, Which is the
way2
show me the path that viii not lead
astTsv.
Answer the question that so long hath
VeXed
The restless mind whose search can find
no test
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