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prophet and the unstained herald Of the
Son Of God.
Proofs of Christ's Messiahship.

John thought that the kingdom of
Christ was to be established by force. So
thought His disciples and so thought the
world. We may imagine those disciples
as they witnessed the wonderful works
Of Christ, and as they listened to the
words that fell from His lips. saying:
John did no miracle. but all things
that John spake OF this man were true
John, load. "All this they might say
is wonderful, but Is this the Messiah z
And so the question was put: Art thou
He that should come, or do we look for
anOther?"
The answer was doubtless beyond their
comprehension. Most likely II was be-
yond the comprehension of John. Some
ideas are of slow growth. We can un-
derstand the thunder of cannon, the roar
of artillery and the flash of steel But
every year the warm sunshine and the
gentle rain of spring unlock the frozen
gates of winter and enamel the earth
with flowers. Here is power infinitely be-
yond the glittering and dazzling pomp of
armies. The one is the quick work of
And SO, Gods miracles. giving sight to
the blind, making the lame to walk,
cleansing the lepers. unstopping the ears
of the deaf and raising the dead. are
not SO much revelations OF the power as
of the goodness of God. They are simply
intended to prepare the mind for the re-
ception of the greater evidence: The
preaching the gospel to the poor This
is the proof Of the Messiahship of Christ.
He loves man as man, whether he be
poor or rich learned or ignorant, refined
or barbarous. Homeless, helpless, de-
spised, forsaken, the wallis and the out
casts Of earth-to these Christ has a mes
sage; to these He comes with His gospel.
And this is the power that is to overturn
the evil of the world. 1t is to make it's
Kingdoms the kingdoms of our God and
of His Christ
And this was Christ's reply, His only
reply to the lonely prisoner in the dungeon
of Machaerus. 1t is His only answer to
us. When in our perplexity we ask lis
Christ really the son Of God?" this is
the answer: Look! the church is carry
ing this gospel to the ends of the earth.
1t is crossing seas, climbing mountains.
Drawing tempests, defying dangers of
every kind for the one purpose Of telling
the helpless and hopeless children Of men
the story of the love of Cod And where
ever it is told it rejuvenates society; it
purifes home; 1t saves men.
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Dishonest Doubters.

The lesson shows the difference between
honest and dishonest doubters. John was
honest; but the Scr;bes and Pharisees
were not. The Jews were like children
sitting in the market place. and calling to
their fellows, saying. We have piped to
you and you have not danced; we have
mourned unto you and you have not Ia
mented" That Is. Jesus and John would
not adopt their methods. and accept their
theories. This is ever worlds objec-
ton to gospel Of purity. They doubt be-
cause the gospel smites down their evil
habits But wisdom is justified Of her
children. The church is and ever will be
its own demonstration.
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First Church of Dayton, Ohio, his work
was highly successful.
It was at this time that the years OF
strenuous activity and self-sacrffce be-
gan to tell upon his health and he re-
signed his work and returned to Virginia
to rest.
Coming to Washington in 1901 he again
took up sociological work and was ap-
pointed probation officer of the Juvenile
Court in 1902. In 1906 he was appointed
chief probation officer of the Juvenile
Court. He organized the probation work
In the District of Columbia and is con-
sidered an authority on the subject.
Mr. Copp is chaplain OF the Information
al Sunshine Society for the District Of
Columbia. a graduate of the Georgetown
Law School, member of the Washington
Board of Trade, secretary of the City
Gardens Association and prominently
identified in church, temperance, socioIog
ical and reform circles.
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John in Doubt.

Johns career had been brief but glori-
Gus. His preaching had swept the land.
The hearts of men had been bowed be-
fore it. as the reeds are bowed before the
| tempest. He knew no compromise Kings
| were but men, subject to the divine law.
And so He dared to reprove Herod, who
had broken the Divine law by divorcing
his wife and by taking to himself the
wife of his brother. Herod had admired
John, and to a degree had feared him.
! But a guilty woman would brook no
opposition. Those whom she cannot ca
! jole she will crush Least Of all could she
submit to a reproof from this rude
preacher from the Wilderness Who was
he who could SO far forget his position
as to question the right Of kings? Had
not her husband the power of life and
death? Then he should at least be 81
fenced.
On the east side of the Dead sea. amid
the savage cliffs of Moab. Herod had
prison and palace. In this prison John
was confined. His eloquent voice was
sllenced. He was alone. John was great
but he was not great enough to compre-
bend this strange providence. What
could it mean? He had declared that
now the ak was laid at the. root. of the
tree. He expected to see all evil cut
down and cast into the fire of God's
wrath. IL looked as tnOuSN ne mao Deen
mistaken. There seemed to be no AK. no
fan. no fire. The adulterous Herod was
still king, while he. the forerunner and
herald of the Messiah. was locked up in
prison.
Besides, a year had passed since his
imprisonment began. Could it be that
he had mistaken the time? Had he not
really been called TO the work to which
he had given himself? Was Jesus not
the Messiah? Why, when He was only
hundred miles away. had He not come
to deliver his servant?
These were the problems which John
was not able to solve. Under such cir
cumstances doubt was inevitable. He
was depressed. physically and mentally.
He had, in his enthusiasm reared a
beautiful structure. He had imagined
it to be imperisha9ole but now it seemed
to be ready to topple about his We
should not forget in this discussion that
Moses had his season of weakness and
doubt, and that Elijah. feeling that the
cause of God was hopeless, prayed that
he might die. The disciples all doubted
when Christ was crucified. The doubt of
John was human and natural.
Only for moment did it dim the luster
OF his confidence or tarnisb the splendor
Of his achievements. Forevernore will
John stand before the world the peerless
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''christianity and the Fraternities.

Rev. Benjamin w Meeks, pastor of the
Ryland Methodist Episcopal Church, 10th
and D streets southwest will begin tomor-
row evening a series OF sermons on Chris
tianity and the Fraternities." The sub
ject tomorrow evening will be *. of p,
or Christian Knighthood": April -,
'Jr o. U. A. NJ. or the Master Mechanic.
May 1. Masonry, or the Master WORK.
man. and May s, II o. o. r., or
Brotherhood" The services will begin at
7:45 O'Clock. The pastor has extended
special invitations to all lodge men aud
large attendance is expected.
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Esperanto.

Christian Endeavorers who are inter-
ested In the study OF esperanto are In
vited to send their names to the ONCE
Of the District union. The new universal
language has had q prominent place in
Christian Endeavor literature during the
past five years, and many Endeavorers
have given some thought to the subject.
1t 10 planned to bring these together to
perfect their knowledge OF the language
so as to enable them to take part in the
Esperanto congress which will bring peo-
pie from all parts of the world to Wash
ington In August.
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BY GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL LtTA
Tof,ic: GOOD CHEER IN DARK DAYS.
Acts u :20-:.6.

~~RB 10 of us has not known the
time when neither sun nor
KAx stars appeared in many
wv days in our lives. and no
small tempest lay us, and
oil hope that we should he saved was
tal-en away Sometimes it is the great
crushing troubles of life that bring this
feeling, and sometimes the smaller things.
"A careless sentence flung out by some
Hisacreeable companions may darken our
skies. cutting all the deep in our shrink
ing hearts because there was some foun-
ldation of truth TO what they said
scout us.
There was that time when mother was
very sick for months and you had to stop
school and give up all hope of graduating
with your class: or the time when you
lost your situation which you had hoped
would soon be promotion instead. and
you had just bought a small house on the
monthly payment system. and had to
give II up: or the year you had the ty-
phoid fever away from home and father
had broken his leg SO mother couldn't
come to nurse you. Oh, you know
all the disheartening troubles that have
come TO you. They were the blacklist
nights, no suns between. stars to
eleam kindly ray. Nothing. absolutely,
TO give you comfort or hope. Where
went your Christianity in those days?
Why did the tears have absolute sway,
until il seemed there were more tears
10 shede Why had you nothing but
signs for the friends who still stuck to
you and gloomy silence for the voice of
hope that now and then tried to call to
you? Had you forgotten God?
Columbanus. II is said, asked Deicolus
why he was always smiling. Deicolus
replied: Because no one can take my
God from me-
In almost every case when we get into
such straits some one liz to blame. 1t
may not have been ourselves. Probably
not all in the ship desired to hurry away
from Crete, where they would have been
safe during the winter, but all suffered
In the storm There is usually an ac-
cusinc conscience in such case to take
the place of Paul and say, L told you
So This only makes the gloom deeper
when one reflects what might nave been
and that it is all ones own rauit ne ~
in despair However, the way IS not 10
despair, but TO set TO work TO henteh
the ship and to be of good cheer,
knowing that God is not dead. matthew
Henry saws: God Is ever faithful, ana
therefore let all that have an interest IN
His promise be ever cheerful II with
God saying and doing are not two
things, then with us believing and enjoy
ing should not When those that
fear God walk in darkness and have no
light yet let them not say, the LORD
has forsaken US. or our God has forgot.
ten u.s. but let them do as these mar
tners did, cast anchor and wish for the
day. and be assured that the day VIII
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Luther Place Church Work.

The Luther Place Memorial Chapter of
the Lutheran Brotherhood of the United
States will hold its regular monthly meet
ing in the church parlors next Wednes-
day evening Aside from the business
meeting there will be general discussion
of plans for the welcoming of the Broth
erhoOd to Washington, which meets here
next year in advance of the meeting of
the General Synod OF the church. which
will also meet in the Luther Place Church
The Brotherhood is the Lutheran Church
expression of the layman's missionary
movement, and thousands Of churches will
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..a.--sa24asaaa.ls..se2a' f. 'a'!1
Christian Endeavor Hour


I dawn. Hope is an anchor of the soul,
sure and steadfast entering into that
within the VEIL Hold fast by that think
not of putting to sea again, but abide by
| Christ, and wait till the day break and
| the shadows flee away
A great temptation often comes in such
time of despair as came the temptation
to the ships crew to get into the life
boat and save themselves. 1t Is well to
remember that we cannot count on God 8
help IL we desert the ship of Right in
such time of distress We must throw
out all hindrances. all worldly desires
and petty hopes and pleasures. and just
cling to the ship until God brings it to
Z, land with us safely.
| Neither Is 1t going TO better matters
any for us to let everything go at SKIES
and sevens until we get out of our trou-
bic. 1t won't give you strength to get
| off the wreck when it gets to land IL
You half starve yourself during the storm
:, Have meals regularly as ever. and don't
your own fault let conscience rub It in
on you hard and learn your lesson, but
take 1t cheerfully, though soberly. Prom
Use to do better next time and 'be Of
not only for yourself. but for tho sake
| OF all those who are In the same boat
with you and need the encouragement as
Well as you.
During one Of the fiercest battles in
Cuba a soldier dropped out of the line in
4 =
him. One of his comrades kicked him.
and another told him to get UP, that that
was no way to be a soldier. but he only
cried the more I'm terror. Then came
along one OF the officers and spoke kindly
to him. telling him he was only q boy
and ought never to have been allowed
to enlist. But" said he. you can be a
| soldier II you wish You are only afraid
| OF the sound Of your own gun, Get up
and fire II Off once and you will lose
your fear The boy tried, but shot
straight up into the air.
| Again the offlcer spoke cheerfully: 20,
my boy you will never shoot q Spaniard
that way: hold it down and shoot" At
last the boy accomplished 1t and hurried
away to join his ranks. When the battle
was over 1t was found that this boy had
ed them all in the charge and had been
| lighting with a bullet In his shoulder.
The general said afterward: "All he
decided wae word Of cheer and I gave
| 1t to him.
word Of cheer that may bring back
| courage and new strength for the fight
against wrong and despair.
II is comforting to remember Jesus
| words, Be OF good cheer, I have over
come the world when We are In dim
culties of any kind. 4 Christian should
never be gloomy
1t Is said that Maj vandeleur was one
of the most beautiful characters found
among the Christians OF the Crimean war;
| A brother officer who knew him at Gil
braltar said Of him: Everybody on the
old rock liked vaudeleur. and regretted
know that is religious). but then he was
such a bright blue. No gay man. should
think. was ever half so truly cheerful
and charming o companion"
! Hume said that the habit Of LOOKING on
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In the Washington Churches


In the church parlors at 10th and o
streets northwest. most helpful and
interesting program was given at both
sessions. Mrs. Curtis and Mrs Pearson
read carefully prepared papers on Brazil
and Argentine, which finishes the study
Oh South America. The afternoon session
was given to the study of conditions In
Alaska. This was arranged for by Miss
n. Dickinson. Mrs. Wilkinson read a
paper on the Baptist orphanage on
Woods Island. Alaska. There is an in
creasing interest taken In these meet
1ngs, which shows itself In a more ear
nest zeal for mission work
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Hanaline.

AT the service at Hamline Sunday even
ing pledges We're made liquidating the
$40 debt of the chapter. Mrs Imogene
Moore and Miss Florence E. Milliken
conducted the devotional service Live
Matter From Dry Reading will be the
subject of the service tomorrow evening.
with Miss Annie Tichenor In charge.
Tho League Choir club is arranging q
special musical program for the District
convention at this church May 10 and II.
The Hamline League conducted the de-
votional services at the District work.
house last Sunday.
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Howard University Choir to Sing.

The large vested chorus choir Of How
ard University will be present at the even
ing service tomorrow at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church and will sing
several numbers. This choir consists of
more than forty singers. 1t was the sing
ing of this choir that opened up the way
for Andrew Carnegie's gift to Howard
University or the splendid library that is
to be dedicated April % by President
Taft.
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New Local Preacher.

At the first quarterly conference Of Cor
such Methodist Episcopal Church Wednes-
day evening, Ellis P. Frye, one Of the
young members Of the church. was IL
censed as a local preacher.
The conference also voted to increase
the salary OF the pastor, the Rev. w. L.
Lynn. 500 during the coming year.
William r. Hunt Ernest III. Pullman
and John F. Akers were elected delegates
from the church to the Methodist Union
and City Missionary and Church Exten-
sion Society.
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birthday party recently in their Sun
day school house. The members having
been requested to bring contributions ac-
cording to their respective ages-1 cent
for each year-the result was an addition
of S1OI to the missionary fund OF the
society.
Walter Zeff performed some very clever
sleight-of-hand tricks, Herbert r. Aid
ridge sang and Grady p. Oakley told
number of humorous stories. Games and
refreshments followed.
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Rhode Island Avenue M. P.

A joint meeting of the two societies Of
the Rhode Island Avenue NJ. p. Church
was held last Sunday evening on account
of the early departure of the pastor. Rev.
j. M. Gill. for Seattle, Wash. where he
will enter q new field OF work.
The unusual attendance and the ex-
pressions by the different members ~ to
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Chaplain for Juniors Resigns.

Rev. Jesse H. Bicknell, chaplain OF the
Junior Local Assembly has resigned
that Office incident to his removal to
Baltimore, where he has become attach
ed to the clergy staff of st. Paurs
Church, and in charge of the boys work
OF st. Paurs Chapel
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Vermont Avenue Christian.

very large representation Of the MEM
bershtp OF the Vermont Avenue Christian
Society met Tuesday evening at the home
OF the president, Miss Katherine Sunny.
Three new members were received into
the society. Mrs. A. l. Williams was
appointed chairman Of the prayer meet
ing committee, to succeed Miss Margaret
Allen, who has left the city. The treas
urer was directed to make weekly con-
tributions Of the society's funds for the
support Of the church.
Mr, d. e. Winchester, chairman Of the
tennis committee, reported that play had
commenced on the society's court and
matches were being arranged with other
societies.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew


brotherhood. under the caption of Work
Being Done" the following analysis OF
the reports OF the junior chapters
throughout the country for the past
fiscal year is quite suggestive: Ninety
five per cent regularly invite boys to
church and to Sunday school; eighty-two
per cent try to bring boys to the holy
communion; eighty per cent observe the
week OF prayer; sixty per cent maintain
boys parish communions: sixty-nine per
cent have boys Bible classes: twenty
eight per cent visit hospitals and prisonA
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meeting OF the council
held in Philadelphia re-
Gently national presi-
dent Of the brother
hood, to succeed Rob-
ert H. Gardiner of Gar
diner, Ne, who resign
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DR.. spooner in Philadelphia.

Rev. DR.. Arthur W. Spooner, pastor Of
the Sixth Presbyterian Church. IL to I'LL
the pulpit of the Tennent Presbyterian
Church of Philadelphia ut both services
tomorrow.
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had gone out in all others.
How to Help the Leader.
Repeat Brownings exquisite verse:
The years at the spring.
And days at the morn;
The hiiiside's dew peared;
The lark's on the wing;
The snairs on the thorn;
Gods in His heaven
Ais right with the world
-
Parallel Passages.
Proverbs, 1913: Proverbs, 1922; John,
18:S8: II Corinthians, 2:5-7; I Thessalon-
ians, b:9-11: II Corinthians l3:11.
Hints to the Leader.
The Endeavor Hymnal-30. SO. Al. 81.
90, 10, 124, 1856, 161.
Begin by telling of the advertisement
for a Christian companion which con-
tanned the significant sentence. She must
be cheerful" Speak Of how we often
make our family and dearest friends bear
our own gloom. when we ought to hide
II Get some one to sing go Bury my
Sorrow" found In old Gospel Hymns.
O heart of mine we shouldn't worry So
What we've missed of calm We couldn't have
yon know
What we've met Of stormy pain, and of sorrow q
driving rain.
We can better meet again, II 1t blow
We have erred in that dark hour We have known,
When the tears fell with the shower, all alone
Were not shine and shower blent the gracious
Master meant?
Lat us temper our content with His own.
For we know not every morrow can be sad;
So. forgetting all the sorrow We have had,
Let rs fold away our fears, and put by our
foolish tears,
And through all the coming years Just be glad.
James Whitcome Riley
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First Congregational.

The First Congregational society gave
it's annual reception to the church men,
bers and their friends We'd
SAM nesday at 8 o'clock. Mrs.
MSA Wigs of the Cabbage
Atk1&N Patch was acted in panto-
SW mime, with Miss Jennie
Bayly as reader. Mrs. Rugg,
as Mrs. Wigs, was warmly applauded.
and at the close Of the benefit dance"
was presented with beautiful bouquet
Of carnations. Between the acts vocal
solos were rendered by Mrs. Shore. Miss
Lena Woodruff and Mr.. Walker. Follow
ing the play refreshments were served
by the Endeavorers. Great credit, 1t is
declared, is due the social committee for
the success of this reception. About four
hundred of the church members and their
friends partook of the Endeavorers' hos
pitality.
Among those taking part in tine play
were Misses Soule, Johnson, Fontaine.
UlriclSson, Woodrow. Sammons and My
ers and Messrs. Ball, Brewster, Gehr,
Gift and Eyde.
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Christian Endeavor Movements
j.

the great benefit they had derived from
their association with Mr.. Gill were 9.
touching tribute to the pastor, who is
much beloved by the people Of the church
The regular monthly social and bust
ness meeting OF the Young Peoples Cir
Gle of Endeavor will be held Monday
evening, April IS. at which there Is some
important business to he transacted. and
there will be some special social features
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Topic.

THE Christians Sacrifce-Service" will
be the subject of the devotional meeting
Of the league tomorrow evening The
references are Romans, 1912; Hosea, 6:t,
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be represented in the Washington meet

Ing next year.
The Sunday evening series Of sermon
lectures ON "Other Religions Than Ours, :"
have proven an important drawing card
for the night services at Luther Place
Church. Tomorrow night he will discuss
Buddhism, and the Sunday evening fol-
lowing Brahmanism will form the theme
of his lecture. Another series Of sermon
lectures for the Sunday evenings Of May
will soon be announced.