Evening journal., 1909-02-11

speeches are in prose. The greater part /
of the book consists of the speeches OF [
Jobs three friends and Jobs answers to
them. These friends tell Job that his Aif-
ferngs must be the result of sin. which
Job Indignantly denies. Then comes the
young man Elihu. who modestly suggests /
that God often sends trouble on his chill
dren for their own good. This view is ac-
cepted by Job and confirmed by the voice
Of God himself.
Does it rain, little flower?
BE glad of rain.
Too much sun would wither thee;
Twill shine again.
The clouds are very thick. tits true,
But just behind them shines the blue.
Art thou weary. tender heart?
Be glad of pain.
In sorrow sweetest things viii Erow
AS flowers the rain.
God watches. and thou wilt have sun
When clouds their perfect work have
done.
This book Of Job abounds in lofty
thoughts and splendid philosophy. and is
well worth careful thought and considera-
ton in our prayer meetings. The En-
deavorers cannot but be greatly helped by
receiving better knowledge of this book
through its use in next Sundays topic.
Verse after verse in the book will suggest
a train OF thought to the meditating
mind. Jobs assertion, Il know that my
Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand
at the latter day upon the earth dob.
1880. and his statement, Il would not live
always" dob. 716). are the basis Of two
of our well-known church hymns
One great lesson to be gotten from the
book Of Job Is that Of trust. There are
many Of Gods dealings with his people
which we cannot understand. but we can
trust Him, knowing that He doeth all
things we'll. Job was good man. and yet
he suffered awful calamities. He ques-
toned men as TO the reasons for his mis-
fortunes and they answered him foolishly.
He questioned God. and God answered
him out Of the whirlwind. In answering
God first called attention to Jobs ignor-
ance of the forces of nature and the ways
Of animals. Of the creation and the con-
stitution OF the earth. Of light and dark
ness, rain and snow. heat and ice; in fact.
He reminds Job that the whole universe
i
/ III the whole universe is a mystery, il
/ YOU cannot fathom these natural things.
! how can you expect to understand the
/ problems of the spiritual life7
But God does not love Job with this
cold comfort of mystery. He reminds Job
that there is order in nature There is Sc
quenee, as day and night, seed time and
/ harvest. Behind the mystery is a God with
] NIL.
hazard. Things are right. And as in ma
ture, so in human life. Gods dealings
may seem mysterious but they are order
ly; there is meaning and purpose in the
things that come into our lives. How we'll
we can afford TO trust a God Of order,
wisdom and power.
In other words. God did not solve Jobs
problem but He showed Job how we'll he
could afford to trust Him. God is a God OF
love and Of infinite wisdom How well we
can afford TO trust Him. even though We
cannot see always the reason for His
acts. We do not know our way. but we
do know our Guide. He IS the Pilot OF
our lives. He is able to make all things
work together for good. He is able 10
bring good out OF what seems at the time
to be i'll. He makes His strength perfect
in our weakness. He says, my grace is
sufficient" He says. "As thy days. so
shalt thy strength be-" And He enables US
to say. II can do all things through Christ
who strengthened me"
How wonderfully God has fulfilled His
promises TO His people in the past. We
know He is our Father. infinite in love
and wisdom and power. II we cannot al
ways understand, We can always trust: let
us trust Him. And just as He brought all
things out clear and shining for Job. so
we may be sure He will bring things out
Just as gloriously bright for us.
Not now. but in the coming years.
1t may be in the other land.
Wen read the meaning of our tears:
Yes, there. up there, we'll understand.
A New C. E. Society.
On last Sunday evening sixteen of the
young people of Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church, at Concord avenue and Madison
street, met under the direction of their
pastor Rev. ?. II. Pearson. and organized
a Young Peoples Society Of Christian En-
deavor. On next Sunday evening the full
details of organization will be completed
and officers elected, when Il is expected
that at least twice as many will come in
as charter members Of the new society.
Other Christian Endesvor News.
The Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Union viii hold a measuring social" in
the Eastlake Presbyterian Church, Twen-
ty-seventh and Market STREETS. on next
Monday evening, February 18th. for the
purpose Of raising funds to pay off the in
debtedness Of the Union. The committee
having this matter in charge has prepared
an excellent program for the occasion and
has planned to make It a most enjoyable
evening from beginning TO end. A souvenir
is to be given TO the tallest couple. and
refreshments are TO be served A cordial
invitation is extended 10 all interested in
Christian Endesvor TO come and bring
their friends.
At the annual business meeting Of the
Rodney Street Presbyterian Society held
recently. the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year President. Miss
Bessie Tyre; vice-presidents Miss Bella
Black and II. Warren Cornelius; record
ing secretary, Miss Reba Tyre; cores
ponding secretary. Miss Rebekah r. Nc
Kay; treasurer. John Black: chairman Of
lookout committee. Miss Meta Kelly: of
Missionary Committee. Miss Margaret
Woodman: OF prayer meeting committee.
Miss Sarah Tatnall: of pastors aid COM