Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-22

dreamed Of even twenty-five years ago.
The same Divine providence which
has lifted the vel before the eyes of
mechanics has also lifted the veil be-
fore the eyes of agriculturists. and
Mr. Burbank is giving the world won
derful lessons in agriculture and horti-
culture These blessings of our day
are none the less wonderful because
they are coming in seemingly natural
way. II once we expected these things
to be fulfilled in a miraculous manner,
1t was because we forgot that
God moves in mysterious way
His wonders to perform"
Everything in nature is really miracle
until we come to understand 1t, and
then 1t is no less wonder, but merely
seems less so because commonplace
and usual.
"Send Out Thy Light"
While we have been singing, "Send
out Thy Light and Truth, o Lord"
perhaps comparatively few who sang
have appreciated the fact that, while
we were asking, God was fulfilling our
request, not only along spiritual lines,
but also along natural lines. The in
crease Of light, knowledge, under
standing, appreciation of Gods Word,
has merely been keeping pace with the
natural light.
Think of it! even fifty years ago the
making Of tallow candles was an in
dustry in nearly one-half the homes Of
humanity! Only then did petroleum be-
gin to enlighten the world. Then came
coal gas; and now this is rapidly Civ
ing way to the electric light, in which
one form after another is increasing
its usefulness and cheapness. Indeed,
when we speak of electricity we are
speaking of one Of the wonders of the
world, Of which we understand so lit
tie. 1t would appear MS though the
Lord has in this, hidden treasures Of
wisdom, power and blessing.
Already the hours of labor are great
ly decreased. Already time for study.
improvement and pleasure is at our
disposal And yet we are only in the
infancy Of these blessings. We are
only nearing the dawn Of that glorious
Day when sin and sorrow shall pass
away forever.
At one time we might have feared
that the rapid increase in the con-
sumption Of coal would soon leave the
world destitute Of fuel. Statlsticians
declare that the supply Of the whole
earth at the present rate Of consump-
ton and Increase will be exhausted in
less than two centuries. But we need
not fear A better means of comfort,
than by the drudgery Of our fellow
creatures in the bowels Of the earth,
will undoubtedly be provided by the
great King Of kings, who has under
taken by His Kingdom to bring to our
ruce blessings, Instead of the curse un-
der which we have Iabored six thou
sand years-six great Days.
How He will do 1t is, of course, a
mystery. Nevertheless, we do know
that In the water which is so abundant
and In the air which we breathe there
are elements of combustion far more
than sufficient for every need. Man
needs the key Of knowledge on this
subject, and it will doubtless be fur
nlshed by the Lord in the very same
way that He has already given us the
key to our other blessings which are
preparing for the perfectness Of His
Mlllennial Kingdom.
Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Peace.
But Messlah's Kingdom will be much
more than benehcent Reign giving
mankind temporal blessings and knowl-
edge. In connection with the knowl-
edge OF God, the way Of reconciliation
will be paved for the sinner. He who
redeemed the world with the sacrifice
of His own life is to be the great Medi-
ator between God and men. Forgive
ness Of sins and help out Of the weak
nesses Of the fall are the glorious prom
lses Of the Scriptures.
Inherited weaknesses, surrounding
temptations and ignorance Of God. un-
doubtedly have more to do with the
reign Of Sin In the world than any real
preference for sin on the part Of the
majority. When temptation to sin
shall have been removed. when Satan
shall be bound. when the True Light
shall shine, when Gods true character
shall have been manifested, when His
loving pity for the race shall have been
demonstrated, we have every reason
to suppose that then, the majority of
mankind will be glad to return to the
Fathers House. to serve Him with
true contritlon Of heart and loyalty.
We are fully content. however, with the
ScrIptural proposition that when the
light OF that glorious Day shall bring
blessings TO every member Of our race.
the inexorable law will be that who.
ever loves sin shall perish In the Sec
ond Death, without hope Of recovery,
The Church Of this Gospel Age IL an
exception to the MASSES Of the world.
OF these Jesus said. blessed are your
eyes, for they see; and your ears, for
they hear" Thus He indicated that
special favor comes to this special
class, Respecting the others, St Paul
writes that some are feeling after
God, desiring to 6nd Him, but are baf.
ded by the ignorance and superstition
with which Satan blinds and confuses
them. "The god OF this world hath
blinded the minds OF those who believe
not" lest the glorious light Of Gods
goodness ns n shines In tho fnco of