Evening journal., 1913-09-12
Christian Endezvor
TOPIC FOR SEPT. IA. 1918.
By Rev. John c. Lane.

Favorite Verses 4, In the Gospels.
John 1;1-14.
Professor Sedgewick, the eminent
geologist once said; Il love the Isle
of Wight, because / have worked
through all corners of it. hammer in
hand, and because ! have spent in it
some of the happiest days of may
life He might have added that
there we're parts Of the Isle of Wight
for which he had a particular fond
ness, to which he resorted most fire.
quently and which yielded 10 his in
dustry the largest returns.
The christian who applies himself
to Bible study will develop a growing
fondness for the old book with which
be spends so many happy hours. He
will love the Bible as a whole. while
portions of it will become increasing
ly dear to him as he finds in them
strength and comfort for his own soul
or is able to use them i'm helpful min
istry to his fellow men. AS the mu-
sician has his favorite symphony or
his astronomer his favorite constella-
ton; as the artist has his favorite
brush or the sculptor his favorite
chisel or the warrior his favorite
sword, so the Christian should be able
to lay his finger on various passages
of the Scripture and say, These have
been particularly helpful TO me in my
Christian life; these have been sig
nally blessed OF God in my efforts at
Christian service"
"All Scripture is given by inspira-
tion OF God and is profitable for doc
trine. for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness" We
will, doubtless, pick out as favorite
verses those which, in our case, have
been found most profitable.
Many of our favorite verses we will
find in the gospels. which narrate the
/ llife-stOry of Jesus and report His
gracious words. Here are many pas
sages which tell, some of them in the
words of Jesus Himself. the story Of
Gods love a srevealed in the gift of
His Son. God so loved the world
that he gave His only begotten Son,
that whosover believeth in Him should
not perish, but have everlasting life. "
John 3: 16. Very precious to us all
should be those passages which re-
veal the will of Christ for our saliva
ltion. The Son of Man is come to
seek and to save that which is lost. ."
Luke 10: 10. Il am come that they
might have life and that they might
have it more abundantly." John 10: 10.
IF any man thirst let him come unto
Me and drink. John 7: 81. Him
that cometh to me / will i'm no wise
cast out" John s: 81 The earnest
lChristian will class among his favor
ite verses many in which is revealed
the Masters plan for gathering His
lpeople and establishing His kingdom.
John 10; 16. And other sheep I
have which arc not of this fold; them
also I must bring and there shall be
ione fold and one Shepherd" As
Christian Endeavorers we should
prize very highly those passages
(which call us to duty and commission
us for service Mat. 5: IA, 16. "Ye are
the light of the world Let your light
so shine before men, that they may
see your good works and glorify your
Father which is in heaven" John s.:
16. "Ye have not chosen me. but I
have chosen you and ordained you
that ye should go and bring forth
fruit" John 20: q. "As my Father
hath sent me. even so send you.
Mat. 2S 10. Go ye therefore and
teach all nations"