Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1911-06-01

oiIoi LIS WouueFIUl conversion be did
not forget to feed upon the word of
God. He found in it, peace of mind,
and Therefore he was not ashamed of
the gospel of Jesus Christ.
My young friends, we need physical
and mental development in order to
succeed in life. But this is not suffi-
clent, for We also need moral develop
ment. Religion is the sun which gives
light to the other satellites. Saws Mrs.
Jamison, the true purpose of educa-
ton is to cherish and to unfold the
seed of Immortality already sown
within US; to develop to their fullest
extent, the capacities of every kind
with which God who made us has en-
dowed u.s.
The fear of the Lord is the begin
ming of WISDOM . says the scripture.
But let US consider the race. When
the time appointed for preparation is
over, then the race is On. The struggle
is begun for the crown. At the O1ym-
plan races only one obtains the prize.
Now then Paul says, "even so run that
ye may attain" Run successfully.
Success is defined thus, as the at
tainment of a proposed object, the
consequence or result of an endeavor
or undertaking. Now what is neces-
sary to succeed in life?
The first would like to mention is
this, keep your eyes and mind on the
object to be attained. Never forget
what you are running for and the
right goal for your longings. How
would the sailor fare on the huge and
mighty ocean, tossed about on the up-
heaving bosom, if he should forget
where he betakes himself and even
forgets the direction thither? Would
he not be lost? Be wise and keep
the eye ever on the prize. But if you
are to be successful you must be de-
termined. After having set his mark
or chosen his aim, one must be de-
termined Often clouds accumulate
and exclude from view the goal Of the
determined man, but as soon as the
obstacles are overcome, the mark
shines forth much clearer There ap-
pears only one road to the mark. That
road he must and will travel.
That the contestant wishes to win
the race viii never bring the crow1
Determination is the power which will
help one to become a conquerer.
Men Of determination seldom fail
Polissy, the potter, who after fail
ure upon failure, succeeded in finding
the secret Of white enamel Elihu
Burritt, the blacksmith, determined to
be the master of languages even tho
forced to ply his trade He became
the master of forty tongues.
Another element I would mention is
perseverance. You have, my young
friends, already found this to be neces-
sary. Those problems of mathematics
have taught you much The Latin
roots have been mastered alone by
keeping at them. You have found, no
doubt, many hindrances on your way
through the halls of learning, but by
persevering, you have gained the Wet
ory so far. Perseverance is necessary
for a runner. He will become tired,
discouraged, but by persevering he
will surely succeed.
Never imagine that the road to sue
cess is level 1t is rather very rough.
But we know Paul is speaking in
figures to u.s. He is really speaking
about a successful life. Let us turn
and behold life about us. Many men
are today struggling for riches. Riches
seem to be the only aim of life. Ger
tainly riches, gold and silver are good
things to possess, but they should not
be the aim of life. If this is the
crown men seek, they shall surely find
their lives have been a failure. For
to these the mere attainment of earth
ly possessions is an ultimate aim.
They cannot be said to use the world,
for to possess, not to use, is their OBJ
ject. Such persons are idolators OF
the worst kind, for they have made
the world their God. Poor indeed is
such life and the reward is vanity of
vanities, saith the preacher
Many are striving for honor. They
wish to rise far above their fellowmen
so that they may sit in exalted places
and behold their fellows bowing at
their feet. They imagine if they
could only become small feudal lords
their lives would be success.
It is nice to be honored. We should
always live and act thus that our fel-
low men may honor u.s. But to run
this rfe's course for honor's sake
alone is futile. How many men have
risen to heights Of great honor and