The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-09-12

Modern Spiritualism." The doctor
showed that modern spirltualism Is a
revival OF the ancient manifestations
of familiar spirits against which Je-
hovah uttered fearful condemnations
"A man also or woman that hath
a familiar spirit, or is a wizard. shall
surely be put to DEATH" Saul pre-
sumed to consult one OF these the
witch of Eudor) and suffered death.
In Chronicle 1913 we learn that
saul died for his transgresslon which
he committed against the Lord even
against the word of the Lord which
he kept not and also for asking coun-
sci of one that had a familiar spirit
to enquire of It."
Were 1t possible for us TO receive
communications from our loved ones
who died saved God would not 50
definitely condemn and punish those
who consult spirits for the spirits OF
saved loved ones IL conscious would
do nothing that would so greatly dis
please God nor would they have part
in a thing that would bring upon us
His condemnation. 1t is therefore uu-
utuldDlt tildt spirit lldHil'St''io''
are not the work of our dead loved
ones, or the holy angels. Then we
may enquire what power Is back OF
the marvellous manifestations of mod
ern spiritualism. Jehovah I'm His word
answers the question: For they are
the spirits of devils working miracles
which go forth unto the kings of the
earth and of the whole world. to gath
er them to the battle of that great
day of God almighty"
The lowest, most contemplate be-
ing In the universe Is devil, and the
lowest most contemplate thing a
devil can do is to take upon itself
the fbrm. voice and actions of one of
our dead loved ones and so disguised
deceive us into receiving demon as
a friend. And when they shall say
unto you, seek unto them that have
familiar spirits, and unto wizards that
peep and mutter; should not people
seek unto God for the living and not
to the dcad?' Regard not them that
have familiar spirits neither be de-
filed of them" These are Jchovah's
warnings. Let us heed them.
Sunday morning closed the con
ference year at Wesley NJ. E. church
and at this service Rev. II. V. Nc
Cleary reviewed the work which has
been accomplished during the year,
The year has been a very profitable
one from a financial standpoint. All
of the debts of the church have been
eliminated and for the first time in
history the pastor of the church will
go to conference with the report that
the congregation has no debts.
Rev. McCleary spoke OF the pleas
ant associations which have accom-
panied his work in Marion during the
past year and expressed the hope that
the conference might heed the request
of the congregation that he be return
ed for next year. At recent meet
ing of the quarterly conference the
officials of the church made the re-
quest of the conference that Rev. Nc
Cleary be sent here for another year.
At the evening service Rev. George
Kenyon. who entered the ministry
some years ago from the Wesley
church and who Is now stationed at
Burlington, Indiana. spoke from 1st
John 3:1-2. The topic Of the address
was "Sonship with God" Rev. Mr..
Kenyon was heard with great interest
Rev. Mr.. McCleary leaves Wednes.
day morning. for Upper Sandusky to
attend the annual conference which
will last the remainder of the week.
Rev. George NJ. Rourke invited tile
and pupils Of the public
schools and all those who are in
terested in questions along education
al lines, to be present at the First
church last evening
when he spoke on the subject IA
Keen Intellect, Strong Body, and
a Good Character"
Rev. Rourke's sermon of last even
ng was of exceptional interest and con
sistency. He took up the subject of
education and its essentials In the
public schools. He stated that educa-
ton bred n broad and happy life,
gave soul and depth of experience
and made mans world broader and
bigger Cne in which to live. 1T Is
. very wonderful thing to have
IN education he said. "yet the first
essential is a strong body, which is
conducive to keen intellect"
The speaker next appealed to the
children and young people who are
now at the formative period. MANY
here are who have the strong ODD
es and the keen intellects. the COM
Dination of which may In time solve
some of the worlds greatest prom
ems, yet to the owner these count
as naught without good character
those who have a sound body and
mind should elect to live CHRISTIAN
life. that the great gift when poa
has given them OF a strong pooy anu
keen intellect should be controiieu ny
impulse of right and honesty.
A WOman's Hands
IL isn't work that ruins the hahuS'