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helps to carry it. suppose" he replied.
But the other slowly shook his head.
mo. sir, I think I know better than
that. You see, when l was a boy at
home, I used to drive the oxen in my
fathers yoke. And the yoke was never
made to balance. sir, as you said. Fa-
Tiers yoke was made heavier on one side
than the other. Then. you see, we would
put weak bullock alongside Of a strong
one. and the light end would come on
the weak bullock. because the stronger
one had the heavier part Of 1t on his
shoulders. That is why the yoke Is easy
and the burden light. because the Lord g
yoke is made after the same pattern. and
the heavy end Is upon His shoulders"
If one could just realize this blessed
fact. say. for instance, In the morning.
when waking upon day that is to be
full OF a great trial. OF menace one with
little prickly annoyances, how good 1t
would be!
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crowded full of sorrow, and Yet whose
brow was peaceful. "Oh, Hannah, i dom
see how you could bear so much" She
replied. Il did not bear it, The Lord
bore 1T for me-" The visitor said that
was right, of course, to carry ones bur-
dens TO the Lord. But the other woman
said quickly:
Yes. but it isn't enough just to take
the burdens to the Lord. You must leave
them there and then go OFF and forget
about them, and il they come back again
just take them to Him again."
There is another thing we must remem-
Der. Jesus says: Come unto me and
VIII give you rest" He does not say II
VIII come unto you and bring rest" There
are some places where Jesus will not go.
We cannot take our yoke-fellow into
sinful place, unless il should be that He
calls us to go there with Him to help
wipe out the sin. If we are I'm the habit
OF going to places where Jesus would not
lead We cannot expect Him to take the
way there with If We put on His
yoke we must give up going where our
yohe-fellow will not go.
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Christian Solution of Social Problem
By Rev Charlie stezle
~ f

seek to remove. We believe that Chris
| tianity requires that adequate provision
be made to relieve from want those who.
| through no fault of their own but by
reason of old age or incapacity. now suf-
| fer the brunt of losses incurred in the
service of society as a whole.
For the abolition of child labor-that
is, the protection of children from ex-
ploitation i'm industry and trade. and from
work that is dwarfing, degrading or NOR
ally unwholesome
For such regulation of the conditions
of the industrial occupation of women a
shall safeguard the physical and moral
health of themselves, the community and
future generations.
For adequate protection of working
people from dangerous machinery and OBJ
jectiona BILE conditions of labor, and from
occupational disease
For some provision by which the bur-
den imposed by injuries and deaths from
industrial accidents shall not be permit
ted to rest upon the injured person or his
family
For the release Of every worker from
work one day in seven.
THE church holds that i'm Christian
society these things should prevail: (al
One day of rest for every six days OF
work secured to every worker; Obj this
one day of rest made to be. wherever
possible, the Lords day: (c) the pay OF
every worker for six days work made
sufficient for the needs OF seven days of
living.
For such ordering of the hours and re-
quirements of labor to make them
| compatible with healthy physical. men,
tai and moral life.
For the employment of the methods of
Cancellation and arbitration i'm industrial
disputes.
For the removal of insanitary dwell
ings and the relief or prevention of con-
gestion OF population. SO that there may
be the proper physical basis for Christian
family life.
For the application of Christian
methods In the care of dependent and in
capable persons. by the adequate equip
ment, and humane and scientific admin
istration of public institutions concerned
Herewith.
For the development of a Christian
spirit in the attitude Of society toward
offenders against the law
THE church holds that a Christian So
ciety must seek the reformation of Of
tenders. and that 1t must endeavor to
prevent the commission of crimes by
furnishing a wholesome environment,
and by such education as will develop
moral sense and industrial efficiency. in
the young
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who are living for themselves and the
people who are living for others. We
cannot always judge, because we do not
know the lives Of men or all that they
may be doing But the line is there,
and each man and woman can tell easily
enough upon which side Of 1t he or she is
standing. There is no nobility. there
is no satisfaction in life no matter how
great in human estimation that life
may be. unless the yoke is taken upon
the shoulders and the desire is to do
for others no matter what may come
to self. 1t Is a wre:ched thing to care
for self only or chiefly. We rather
scorn the invalid who imagines non-ex-
istent woes and weaknesses, and draws
from others an energy he is too mean
to exercise for himself. Indignation
will arise when we see such refusing
to lift hand or foot and living upon
the toll OF others. But they are no
worse than the pleasure seeker or the
toiler for wealth or the student who
strives for knowledge. with no idea Of
what knowledge means. Others are
carrying them. just as others are
carrying the imaginary invalid. They
bear no part Of life's burdens; they
take no share in rescue or reform or
salvation of mind and body. Even
when sickness or sorrow comes to them
they lie back upon others and demand
a succor which they themselves have
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Il ing IdreWell TeCeptlOH W l"O
xv4 of their organizations depart
ment secretaries Wednesday
evening at s o'clock in the Central Asso-
citation building in G street The secre-
taries who are leaving for other fields are
William Jessop, who has been central de-
partment secretary since 1907, and who
goes TO Calcutta. India. as general secre-
tary of the European Young Mems Chris
tan Association, and D. A. Davis, who
HIS been religious work director since
1908. and goes to Constantinople, Turkey,
as general secretary of the city associa-
ton. Both will leave Washington about
the LIST of August and expect to reach
their respective fields in October.
The program as outlined by the recep-
ton committee will include musical Sc
lections by Earl Carbaugh, soloist; Miss
Baker cornetist: the Male Quartet, head
ed by Edwin CallOw. and a section of the
Association Orchestra The reception Will
be held in the clubrooms on the second
floor, and the formal program will be
presented in the lobby, President George
Otis Smith of the Washington association
presiding. Rev. Charles Wood of the
Church of the Covenant will speak for
the clergy. and II. B. F. Macfarland,
first vice president of the association.
will speak on behalf of the association
Mr. Davis came to Washington in the
fall of 1901 from Syracuse University
He was that year the president of the
Young Mems Christian Association OF the
university. captain and stroke of the
crew and one of the very popular men
among the. students of Syracuse His
preliminary training for the important
post of religious work director was re-
ceived under Harry W. Arnold. his pred
ecessor for the four months prior to
Mr. Arnold's promotion to the interna-
tfonaI work in New York. remarkable
work. it is declared. had been accom-
plished under the leadership of Mr.. Ar
mold and Mr.. Davis undertook the posi-
ton with some misgivipgs as TO his own
qualifications and ability to follow so
strong and experienced a leader. The
remarkable development in the extension
work of the Washington association in
street car barns, repair shops, FIRE de-
partment and other Bible classes and re-
ligious meetings outside of the building
has been an ample test of Mr.. Davis
skill i'm promoting religious activities.
During the period of his service the
Gypsy Smith campaign was carried
through with great success, he acting
as secretary to the campaign commit
tee. The laymen's missionary conven-
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afesfasefs TeX''Se: e6se'q&e ezsekse4s'
s MAY LEAVE PRINCETON :
Rev. DR.. Henry Van Dyke
May Again Become Pastor
Of the Brick Presbyterian
Church Of New York.
''5.r .Tet.G .$..t.s8.E%.k.a.x
l Is reported that in the autumn tb.
br1ck Presbyterian rhrrl

IS reported that in the autumn tb.
Brick PRESBYTERIAN Church. 6th ave.
nue. and a7th street. New York Wi,
- can to Its pastorate the Rev Dr
henry van Dyke. professor OF h:np.
nsn literature at Princeton University.
Dr. van Dyke twice has been pastor NJ
the Brick Church. The first tine n.
served was from 1882 to 1888. Then lre
resigned and was succeeded by the Rev
Dr. Maltbie B. Babcock. After the death
OF Dr. Babcock DR.. van DYKE again took
charge. This was from 1901 to 1902.
When DR.. Richards died, last January,
DR.. van Dyke became minister in
charge" and served until he went on his
summer vacation a fortnight ago without
remuneration. In this way he aided the
church in making 1t possible to pay to
the widow of DR.. Richards $6OOOO.
1t Is not known whether Dr. van Dyke
would be willing to give up his home at
Princeton. his literary work and his pro-
fessorship to take an active pastorate
again. There Is talk Of inviting him to
become the pastor Of the church, with an
understanding that he will have assist
ants for the routine pastoral work.
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HE churches of the United
States have, from time to time,
adopted resolutions indicating
their position with regard to
the social problem. The most
recent document issued by a church
body is that adopted by the Presbyterian
General Assembly at Atlantic City during
the latter part of May. The following IL
an extsact from this important document:
1--WE believe that Jesus Christ is tho
final authority over all human life. in its
social as we'll as in it's individual aspects.
We believe that righteousness can be
realized in the complex conditions Of mod
ern life only through the application to
all human affairs of the principles Of the
kingdom Of God, as taught by Jesus
Christ.
I'VE believe that the church Is under
imperative obligation to show how these
Christian principles apply to human az
fairs. We believe that this teaching
ought to be given by the church def
nitely In relation to present practical
conditions. We hold that our church
ought to declare:
For the acknowledgment of the o5li-
cations of wealth.
Inc CQuTCn ucCldIeS THAT TIE SSltiuS
of wealth must be in obedience to Chris
tan ideals. and that all wealth, from
whatever source acquired, must be held
or administered as trust from God for
the good of fellowman. The church en-
phasizes the danger, ever imminent to the
Individual and to society as well. of set
ting material welfare above righteous
life The church protests against undue
desire for wealth, untempered pursuit of
gain, and the immoderate exaltation of
riches.
For the application OF Christian prin-
cipIes to the conduct of industrial organi-
cations, whether of capital or labor.
For more equitable distribution Of
wealth.
I'VE hold that the distribution of the
products Of industry ought to be made
such that 1t can be approved by the
Christian conscience.
For the abatement of poverty.
1--WE realize that much poverty Is due
to vice, idIeness or imprudence: but, on
the other hand, we hold that much is due
to preventible disease. uncompensated ac-
cidents. lack of proper education. and
other conditions for which society is re-
sponsible, and which society ought to
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A Country Picture.

The first parabolic teaching was given
in the form Of a description of a scene
familiar TO all who lived in Galilee
Every detail in the picture was clearly
filled in by the Master. sower In
field, which was quite different from our
we'll titled American fields. for it was not
we'll prepared for the planting Of the
crop. came forth to SOW his seed. As
he threw it broadcast some fell by the
wayside on the hard path which crossed
the field The watchful birds rushed
down after the unprotected grain and
snatched it up Other seed fell upon the
rocky places where the soil was very
thin There it sprouted very soon, and,
because there was not much earth
through which 1t must force Its way. the
little plants soon showed above the sur
face. But alas! the sun quickly W1thered
them: there was no depth of earth from
which they could draw moisture to resist
the heat.
Other grains fell among thorns whose
roots were left in the ground when 1t
was prepared for sowing. Thorns and
grain grew together. but the growth OF
the thorns, being more rapid, chokeo
the grain.
fortunately, some seed fell on good
ground. Even here part OF the SOIL was
better than other parts. for some parts
brought forth thirtyfold. some sixty
fold. some a hundredfold.
The words He that hath ears 10 near
let him hear" meant. you shouIo un
derstand those things: the truth is
plain; there is no excuse 1or Iailure u
receive the message.
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The Only Easy Place.

But God does ask US all to bear some
burdens, though there are some people
who seem to wish to go through life with
out any burdens. Henry Ward Beecher
said to boy who asked him for an easy
place: You cannot be an editor: do no.
try the law; do not think of the minis
try: let alone all ships, shops and mer-
chandise: be not farmer nor a mechanic.
neither be soldier nor sailor; don [
work, don't study. don't think. None OF
these are easy. Oh, my son, You have
come into hard world. l know of only
one easy place in it, and that is the
grave"
Comment todays topic OF the Christisr
Endeavor and other young peoples meetings
The Yoke Of Christ. Matt, ii :25-30)
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its blessedness is found in the fact tha =.
sasv and Urht. 1t Is well for us. there.
fore. to discriminate and see which OF
our trials is a cross and which Only d
burden. OF course, we can take our Dur
dens to the dear Lord ana ASK ms 'o III
in vain. But, oh. the JOY Of coming to
Him with the sorrow or the pain which
has resulted from our effort to do His
work and bless HIS people: on IL, the t DE.
ntornd wbich has come in the battle with
evil ~dio or for the cruel SANDER which has
rss,;,ted from our desire to bless some
sinking soul! Then. indeed: we mn nave We q q
peace even In our agony. 1u LIZ p ia.
woke becomes easy. His burden light!
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never extended. But, oh, the bigness
and the fineness Of a life which has
thrown aside selfish ambition and
covetous hunger for the pleasing min
istrations of men. and has gone out to
give help! The very face shows the
character and the chosen destiny. The
step proves the soul-enthusiasm. The
voice rings with the music of a new
language. And the whole being Is
transformed, SO that the yoke which
has been placed about the neck CLOVIS,
and the pain which the unselfish service
has brought is almost a delight. They
only really live who. forgetful Of SELF,
60 forth to serve.
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Proof Of Religious Liberty.

"Your conference is a triumphant proof
of another consoling fact; the most de-
sirable and precious of human liberties,
religious liberty, may now be said to be a
grand conquest of contemporary human
ity. and il enables men of various faiths
to meet together, not for the purpose Of
hating and combating each other, for the
supposed greater glory of God. but in or
der to concentrate themselves in Chris
tan love to the pursuit of that religious
truth which unites all believers in Christ.
United in one faith, the various spiritual
forces combine in the alteration of the
one true God in spirit and in truth.
Now, on what matters and on what
principles are you agreed, gentlemen?
To my thinking, they are as follows:
Like myself, all Of you are persuaded
that the physical. ethical and social de-
velopments of life do not satisfy man.
because man, whether he wills 1t or not,
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Good to Die By.

II was a country boy who had come
into the city. salesman asked me if 1
wouldn't go to his church. 1t was a quiet,
old-fashioned meeting. There was a
handsome old man Of about seyenty-five
years Of. age, who got up and i'm the
gravest way said he was just waiting for
God to take him: and he had lived lis life:
that God had been good to him: that re-
ligion was a good thing to die by. I sat
way back. and I soliloquized: Well, old
your life; you haven't any sympathy with
big boy: 1t has passed over my head
"Soon after a younger fellow got up; he
was perhaps thirty-five. and he said. L
have just begun the Christian life. Two
years ago l was converted: had Just be-
gun business. and l had had prejudice
against religion. I am great deal hap
pier; I am better business man.
II listened to him. and 1 said to myself,
man, and he tells you now you can be a
better business man. He tells you that
religion is good to live by. Another man
tells you it's good to die by Now. do
you intend ever to be a Christian Yes
Well. If 1t is good thing, why don't you
be it right away? 4 said, Yes. ] will I
waited till everybody went out except the
janitor and the old minister, and as the
latter came down the aisle he met a coun-
simply said to him. 4 have settled tonight
to give my heart to Cod And he reached
out his hand. and said, God bless you,
you will never regret it That was the
whole business.
Comment on todays International
Sunday School Lesson-"The Parable Of
the Sower.''-Matt., 1919. 1929
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ously that His method has been studied
and marveled at by speakers ever since.
Senator Beveridge, In calling attention
to the surprise of the people. who declar-
ed that no man ever had spoken as He
spake, says that Christ is the model the
public speaker must take, If he would
be successful.
One Of Jesus illustrative methods was
the parable or comparison by means Of
which He told His hearers the lessons
He wanted to give them in such wav
that those who wished to understand
could do 50. wnhe lnose who careu nultr-
ing for His meaning were left in ignor-
ance
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All Share Faith.

Without such harmony the ethical
and social life loses its significance. and
impresses us with its insuff1ciency. Faith.
therefore, in God, the creator, which be-
slows on human life an eternal and alb
solute value, is for you the primary point
OF agreement. You all share faith in
Christ the Redeemer.
Thus we are united in the profound
conviction that a universal religion is
necessary, and that this must be the
Christian religion; not a cold and formal
religion, a thing apart from human life,
but living force. pervading the human
soul In its essence and its various man.
ifestations-a religion, in short, which
completes and crowns our life. and which
bears fruition in works of love and holi-
ness"
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be able to stand intense heat for a long
period Many experiments have been
tried in their manufacture. but there
seems to be one successful way TO make
them. The carefully selected and pre-
pared clay is nodded by hand. First,
large circular layer OF clay, for the
bottom of the pot. is placed upon the
moor of the molding room. Next dav
ring OF clay is put around the edge of IL
and left to dry. Each day the wall of
the pot is built up a few inches. until al
the end OF fifteen days the pot is COM
pleted. The clay is soft. and ii il should
be formed all in one, the weight OF the
clay would itself destroy the shape II
must be made a little at time. as IL
new material added So Christ deals
with His people. leading them on to
greater and greater service for Him. but
never asking OF them more than they
can perform.
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OK submitting to have the yoke placed
upon them because they cannot help
themselves. The idea of making the cross
bit s Of IN jewery is Of the
sweet little child, three years old. and
about her neck, suspended by tiny
chain. was a little gold cross. I thought
of the burdens that in future years might
certainly would-come upon her unless
she escaped them by all early death, and
the sight of her childish playing seemed
almost tragic. Think of binding about n
childs neck the prophecy of her newt
able future struggle and battle and sor-
row. And then | thought: But what II
this signifies a higher thing, a most noble
conservation, when in years to come she
voluntarily assumes the woes of life for
humanity's sake and bears the yoke that
others may be free, What il she Is deS-
tined to be Florence Nightingale, con-
testant in some great reform, worker
among the distressed, and the chain Of
their captivity is taken by her own hands
and placed about her neck, and the Suf-
ferings OF pain and loneliness and sorrow
are carried like a cross upon her breast
because she would do for others what her
Christ once did for her." and then the
little chain and the cross began to glow
in a new way, and looked at the sweet,
clear childish face as Mary may have
looked at the infant Jesus in her arms
with a dreamy foreboding OF all that was
to come to Him.
III your neaoache or your neartache mas
come because OF your imprudence or be-
cause of some ordinary exposure to storm
of nature CIR more awful storm of hui
man cruelty. bitter though 1t Is you can
not call IL a cross. But if 1t has come
because you were trying to help some
one because you saw a lonely, desolate
life and wanted to comfort and cheer,
and so laid aside ease and selfish delight
then you might well call it cross. Any
thing We bring on ourselves by denial, by
service, by obeying the call of Christ by
helping in life's struggle. is a yoke.Sand
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erably in excess Of 100000. There are
some twenty-one different organizations
at work for the conversion of the people.
Slowly, but surely, these missionaries
are doing their evangelizing work. and II
is confidently hoped that the day will
come when all the people of this beauti-
ful land Will come to know and serve
the one true God.
Comment on todays Junior Christian
Endeavor topie-''Our Next-DOor Neigh
bors in Mexico."-John o3:2)
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There is a story of an old woman who
came into a train with heavy basket
and sitting down placed it upon her lap
She looked weary and worn. and a kindly
fellow-passenger, a working man, leaned
over and spoke to her: Lay down your
burden, mum; the train will carry both IL
and you A great many of us Christians
are like that. We have taken Christ for
our salvation. but we do not realize that
He is for our burdens also.
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JESUS Vas

JESUS was a
master teacher. He
had countless ways
of enforcing truth.
s o m e I 4 m e 8 He
preached, and His
sermons were con-
vincing. Sometimes
He asked questions,
and there was no
e s c a pi n.g them.
s o m e II m e S He
taught by examples
which could not be
mistaken. At other
times He used il
Illustrations; used
them so marvel