Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-04-10
From Dothsn to Samaria.

When the syrian army corps drew
near to Dotham, Elisha with his ser
want went out to meet them. praying
that God would blind them. They
We're not blinded literally, but, as it
Werr, hypnotiZed. Doubtless there is
d hypnotic power but as it interferes
with the Wills of others. none of Gods
people should have anything to do
with it, unless. as in Elishas case,
specially commissioned of God.
Elisha met the guard and told them
that he knew the man thev We're seek
ing and that he would lead them to
him in another city, if they would fol-
low him. He did lead them several
miles. right into the capital city of
Samaria. There, surrounded by Isra-
els men OF war. with the king at their
head, Elisha again prayed and the
hypnotic spell dissolved, and they be-
held themselves prisoners and that the
Prophet had fooled them. At Elisha $
suggestion the King made them a
feast and sent them on their way back
to Syria. The effect of this treatment
was that for a long time there were no
further incursions into Palestine from
Syria.
The Kings suggestion was that the
King of Syria should be killed. But
the Prophet in reply said, If you had
captured them in war at the risk of
your life, YOU would not kill them.
NV. seeing that Gods providence has
placed them where they are, consider
them as Your guests and treat them
kindly. How many enemies could be
Won by kind treatment, who would be
made bitter by what might even be
termed Just treatment
Few Have Yet Learned of Gods Love,
only Gods consecrated people have
Vet learned of his love, and they very
imperfectly. The tactics of Satan and
his demon hosts for centuries has been
to bind the whole world and, as much
as possible, Gods people respecting his
true character. BY misrepresentation
Of the Scriptures and some interpola =
tons and some miStranslations they
have succeeded to a wonderful degree
in putting light for darkness and dark
ness for light. This is shown in the
creeds of all denominations--som in
a greater and some in a less degree.
a century or more ago, when the
crocdS We're believed more fully than
today, the effect was terribly democrat
ling. Good men and women under
the delusions of those crecds tortured
one another, often to death, with
thumb screws, racks. burning irons
the stake, etc. Their hearts We're not
81 much worse, perhaps, than ours
but their heads We're more deluded
Believing thoroughly in the doctrine OF
eternal torment. etc. they sought to
copy this disconception of the Divine
character and dealing.
More and more let us see, realize ap-
preciatc. the love of God which pass
eth ali understanding. More and more
let US appreciate the length and
breadth and height and depth of this
love of God. Let us get the proper
focus upon the Divine Word. Let US
obtain the reading of the most ancien,
manuscripts. Let us secure the best
TRANSACTIONS, that we may not be de
ceiVea, but understa ndingly appreciate
tho Love of God in full cO-operatior
Wlti his Justice, Wisdom and Power
all cooperating now for the blessing
of the saints with heavenly salvation
rs II will by and by bless all the worlo
Of mankind through this Seed OF
Ahfaham.-Ga 3:29