The Detroit times., 1910-11-08

than In public worship OF private devo-
tons AS we walk abroad In this Won
derful world which is Just one room IN
our Fathers house OF many rooms, or
many mansions. there Is much that
makes US tread softly. That reminds US
that all about US are the shores OF IN
unity. Up In that beautiful IN So -
lake country Wadsworth was walking
one day when he saw single primrose
growing on a rock, for aught ] knew
the rock he loved to CLIMB up ana SIT
upon and which they call 'Wadsworth
Seat" After his fashion, he began 20
brood over the little flower, following
out this aid that line OF reelection until,
as he looked at the primrose. he said,
Thou hast become to ne the very court
OF deity. stood not long ago with a
business man Of Detroit. near some me
trees at sunset As the liGht ltll upon l
the autumnal foliage, ne surprised me
by turning and saying with quiet feel
ing. This is where I get near God.
But II IL among our fellow men that
we ought 10 especially feel the pres
ence OF God, ought 20 move with care
and reverence. / NOTICED in all the
great galleries this summer, that all the
old masters painted hslos around the
heads Of saints Ia AelE- pictures hgtIet
the common run OF people do without.
That is the trouble with most Of us.
We do not see the halos about ordinary
folk But they are there. l saw one
upon a brow last sunday There was
halo about white and gentle face
saw last Wednesday night, face that
worn. but fun OF peace.
The halo Is In very many places.
saw II on the face or workman.
stricken to the heart because his wife
had gone the way OF Hosea's wife.
saw II the other day when skilled
mechanic went deep into his pocket to
set an unskilled workman. who had
been foolish and weak. upon his feet
again We teachers and parents must
learn 20 look fer the kalos above the
heads OF little children. even the worst
OF the mischief makers
More OF reverence IN every human re-
lsttonship, more 81 willing ncss 10 see
that every common bush Is ahame
with Cod will help US 90 80 cleanse our
eyes as TO behold mon clearly. with
John. the mysterious. elusive outlines
OF that glorious love the Father hath
bestowed upon US; whenever we are
called children OF God
seek Fellowship With God.
But 10 reverence which implies sa-
cred aloofness must be added cUun-
terbalancing element, the wonder OF
/ that love is going 10 hll cur souls.
There must be communion certain sa-
! cred tntimaCies. There IL "a very pretty
scene enacted in one OF our CLUBS at
most every day TWO men come up
the steps together, young man ana
man much older They may separate
for "a few minutes, 10 chat with other
friends. but sOCn they are together
again. and together they invariably sit
down TO their lunch. Plainly they have
/ much in common Plainly there IL
pleasant enclosure OF life wherein
they dwell much together this father
and his son.
Within this relationship OF heavenly
p fathcrhood moves rich and Inspiring
communion. There can be fine intima
cies between God and His children II
have not called you servants. nut
friends There must be friendship,
/ close and esta blished understanding
between ourselves and our heavenly
Father We must seek His fellowship
consciously and frequently The psalm
/ list Is dealing with an actual eNper-
ience when he says. "Nevertheless, |
/ am continually with Thee. Thou hast
| holden me by my right hand.
With such compahionshlp the beam
tiful and solemn mystery or life VIII
not rest upon US, but there Will be no
i fear, for we shall see. despite pain or
: confusion, that IL Is the mystery OF
4 love
one OF the most valued things ever
said to me was said last Sunday even
ing. az / stepped out OF the chapel
door into the darkness OF the early
/ evening "A little hand was slipped
/ into mine and contented voice said.
! Father ! would rather walk with YOU
! In the dark than walk by myself when
/ IL rs all light" n we earthly parents.
being evil. can inspire such confidence
and Joy In our companionshtp, how
much moro shall our Father which is
There is one thing more which tho
/ children Of God who would behold IN"
\ manner Of their Fathers love must not
J
/ there must be intimacy from which
/ fear is cast out. I've have not re-
ceived the spirit Of bondage unto fear
| What then have we received but the
/ spirit or adoption. whcrehr we cry.
! Abba Father? The Spirit Himself
! beareth witness with our spirits that
we are children a. Cod and n children
! then heirs. heirs ~ God and Joint Theirs
| with Christ"
| "JointAhcirs with Christi What did
Z Christ own here on earth Not
/ square foot 81 ground And vet do you
! remember what lie said about the
/ Grain fields and busy vineyards about
the birds and tho trees and the lake
/ and the mountains? BY every right Of
4 interest and appreciation lie owned
! them all who owns the mountains
/ Henry Van DYKES little hoy once ask
! ed him 7 would say Jesus Christ for
/ one He knew and loved them and
! sought their silences bv night. and on
/ their slopes gathered HIS disciples and
4 proclaimed Ills kingdom Let us he
! Joint heirs ~ Christ iU our possession
/ ~ this beautiful world ~ sight and
! sound 10 belongs TO our Father The
/ eRrth IL the Lords and the fulness
| thereofV
"JoInt-Heirs With Christ"
/ Let us realize our oint-helrship with