Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-19
Broom a shut.In,s Vote Book

We have lived almost one month Of the
new year. with its unknown future before Jus.
We know not what II has in store for his.
Probably before its ending many Of us may
bid this world. with its joys and it's sorrows,
It's tears and it's laughter. farewell and
close our eyes In the calm still slumber from
which we shall awake no more until the res
urrections dawn.
But whatever it may have in store for US,
let us face 1t bravely; let us buckle on the
armor OF faith and place our weak, helpless
hands in the hand Of our Almighty Father
and trust Him to lead US safely through.
To some this year will bring much Joy.
but unless this year should be very different
from all others we win have many hlndrances
70 contend with, many temptations will arise
before us TO be overcome. and there viii be
burdens to bear. trials TO suffer and foes to
face. We may be sure that the enemy OF all
good will do all that Is in his power to pre-
vent us from doing as God would have us 90
at the cost Of conflict or at the price oi
pain. Then the future can bring us no 'unbear.
able trouble and for every day of darkness we
viii have a constant Guide and in every hour
OF doubt we can feel the strong loving hand
that win lead through all dangers which
we may have TO meet on the Journey OF
the year. and Christ will turn all our losses
into gain and our apparent defeats into
triumphs.
AS we review life during the past year
let US not be discouraged at our failures. We
have failed in many things. We have
failed to grasp and improve many a passins
opportunity: we have failed in many instances
70 lend a helping hand to those in need; we
have failed to overcome even the least OF
temptations; but despite our many failure.
let us take courage and remember that God
has been forgiving God from the beginning
OF the world and He is the same unchangina
God today that He has ever been. long suf-
fering and plenteous in mercy and In truth
He Is ready and willing to forgive us our
shortcomings II we in penitent faith seek
His pardon and with a Drawer heart start out
upon the new year more determined to con-
auer sin and satan and TO do whatever work
our hands may find to do. If a hard work
presents itself let US seek Gods help and
He viii aid US in it, II some trials reveal
US grace to bear them for He Is very
present HELM in time of trouble
IL joy and giadness is strewn along our
pathway ii will be much sweeter IL we will
shave our pleasures But whatever this year
brings to us. whether It Is Joy or sadness
let US remember that God always works with
a plan and purpose.
Everything His hands have made have had
their peculiar place in the life OF the world
and whatever may befali us In the coming
year we may Be sure is a part OF His design
and purpose to do His win and accomplish His
endure all hardships that need be when we
know that by doing we are used in The
plan Gcd is working out for the well being
% the world
In our clouded and childish wisdom we can.
not understand how our trials and Affections
His infinite wisdom does. so let us be his
helpers II we trust Him fully.
IN doing His will this year can be made 9
blessed one. and when Il. too. is numbered in
the past the memory Of II will not be filled
with only regreting and we win be better pre-
duties Of another new year. Sincerely.
Hiram. Ga. Myrtle ESTES