The Washington herald., 1909-02-28

struggle for power IS driving him stead
ly toward justice. Right makes might
Into this central truth doth fate
Make every purpose gravitate.
And work for good alone;
Beyond our ken. beyond our will
Abides the Power that guideth still
Unmessured and unknown
DAVID ECCLEs.
The faith IN future lie. and, there
fore. in an existing Providence. that evi-
denced Itself IN the reply Of the Greek
condemned 10 death, when asked by his
beloved Clemanthe II they should ever
meet again, is either active or dormant in
every human being. The doomed man re-
piled that he had asked the same dread
ful question OF the hills that look eter-
nal; Of the clear streams that flow for
ever; Of the stars among those fields Of
azure his raised spirit had walked IN
glory; that all were dumb: but while he
gazed upon her living countenance. and
saw ber love mantling through its beau
Z. be felt that all could not wholly per
ish-. Then with a faith fUTl-fruited came
the direct answer 10 her query. We
shall meet again. Clsmanthe"
And 50 Il is with Us At times We
have moments OF doubts regarding a fll-
tUre existence. bur when some great
trial has come into our lives: when Il
may be loved face has gone forever
from our sight. we vainly wonder that
in case different medical treatment had
been pursued II the absent one might
not still be with US: then il is that IN
belief flies away on the wings OF the
wind. and something within Us cries
aloud; Thou. and only thou. knowest'
GEORGE ?. HERSDON.
l5l5 Vermont sFeure northwest
That foresight and care which God ex-
ercises over His creatures has enabled
me 10 be happy. as 7 believe God has
created me 70 be, and 70 enjoy the bless
inSs OF life By trusting iu an aiI-Eise
Providence. my character is strengthened
7nnobled. and made worthy 70 enjoy the
higher things Of life which 7 believe are
In store for me. Shakespeare saws
There is q special Providence in the fall
of a sparrow. Therefore, gather in
spiration and BiII be master OF circun-
stances and surroundings, ard not their
slave I shall let my failures Of today
guide me on 70 victory on the morrow.
For the morrow vii bring new strength.
new hopes, new opportunities. and new
beginnings ] viii be ready 20 meet L
with brave heart. a calm mind. and an
undaunted spirit In all things viii do
my best, and leave the rest 70 Providence.
Arlington, va
Napoleon BOnsparte al St. Helena.
when asked his opinion Of the Christian
religion. replied Alexander, Caesar.
Charlemsgne. and myself have founded
empires, but upon what did these crez-
tons depend2 Upon force. Jesus alone
founded His great empire upon love. ana
70 this day millions would die for Hin.
This proves 10 ne couvinciEgIy OF His
divinity The highest civilization, the
best manhood and wouanhocd are found
where the Christian religion is The high
est success IS not possible without sin
cere belief in God and His Providence
Seek We first the Kingdom OF God and
al these things shah be added unto you
The Kingdom Of Sod IS righteousness:
then comes peace and 10y" We are all
certain L. meet with varied troubles
Some with many a reverse and 6isaD-
pointment, but E heart that is fixed on
God can bear al these things with ecua-
nimity. Trusting IN God we can safely
leave both present and future with Him
Nrs- Z. II. ARTHCR
L7urh sta-iou. "a.
Somewhat of goodness, something true,
From sun and spirit shining through.
All faiths. al worlds. as through the dark
Of ocean shines the lighthouse spark,
Attest the presence everywhere
Of love and prOvidectisI care,
EDNA BENNETT.
lsls Eighth street no-rhves-
Providence Is the source and p-Ovider
OF mans environment and existence: be
yOnd his conception in goodness, wisdom.
love. and power and Yet his constant
companion and helper IN al things neces-
sary for present and future life.
There IS a divinity that shapes our ends
ROUgh-hew them how We will
And ! vii trust that he who heeds
TIE life that hides n mead and void.
Who hangs yon alder's crimson beads.
And stains those moses green and gold.
VIII still. as he hath done, incline.
His gracious care 70 NE and mine"
Whittier
:. ". BEALL.
Durtin ". Va