The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-12-25
CHRISTMAS

Almost two thousand years ago
Jesus Christ was born i'm manager ut
Bethlehem and though his birth was
humble the story has been repeated
through all the ages and will con-
tinue through the ages yet to come.
On that night while Shepherds watch
ed their flocks they saw the beautiful
star of Bethlehem, and following Its
course came to the manger where the
Christ child was born. 1t is true, it
IL an old, old story, but it il good
and beautiful, and everything good
bears repetition, SO that is the reason
| 1T has lived through the centuries and
| its influence is decidedly greater today
than i'm past ages. The story has
been used in bringing the human
heart into fellowship of the heart OF
\ the Eternal. 1t was a woman's right
to bring the love of God to earth,
showing that love, not might, will
prevail
Peace on earth, good will toward
men," should always BE- i'm the hearts
of all. Shakespeare truly said, Peace
is above all earthly dignities."
Jesus Christ humbled himself unto
death; even the death of the cross
that we might have eternal life What
is life? 1t is very true that life is
h thought but it is more-it is the child
hood OF our immortality. We live in
deeds not years; in thoughts, not
breaths, in feelings, not i'm figures on
the dial; we should count time by
heart throbs. He most lives who
thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the
best-live as if you knew you received
your being only for the benefit of
others. Life without endeavor IL like
entering jewel mine and coming out
with empty hands. Everywhere in
life the true question is not what we
gain, but what we do.
! The greatest longing OF the human
soul is for life and light and the
greatest dread il of death and dark
ness. Christ comes as the destroyer
Of death, the dispenser of darkness
and the giver OF life, light and immor-
tality. Why not become a christian
that you may enjoy life in abundance
and light in all its effulgence and
glory?
| Just now when there are SO many
nations at war Christian civilization
seems failure. Despite the seem
ingly serious setbacks Christianity is
not failure and never will be, for it
\ Is the instrument of the communica-
ton of human and divine love. 1t is
true sin has caused darkness but the
light OF Jesus is still shining and in
| Gods good time darkness will be dis
| PEELED, misery relieved, joy come to
the Borrowing, comfort to the despair
ing and new life to those who feel
they might as well give up the strug-
! gle against odds. Faith always builds
a bridge across the gulf of death.
Virtue must have its admirers and
firmness of principle, both moral and
religious, will ever command the en-
comium of the intelligent world
Everyone who Is believer in the
story Of the Christ Child is in a small
way an image of God-The fundamen-
tai characteristics Of Christianity il
the continuous weakening of selfish
ness and the continuous strength
ening Of sympathy.
What is the path of duty? Love of
God and forgetfulness OF self, permit
ting love to do her work in our re-
lationship to others. Every action of
our lives touches some chord that will
vibrate in eternity. God always has
an angel Of help for those who are
willing to do their duty.
| Jesus Christ did not come to save
only the richie came as the Saw
Jour of mankind, He loves all and
there Il wildness in Gods mercy,
like the wildness of the sea
Christmas is the presence of God in
the Heart OF Humanity, kindling love
| in the human breast and bringing
men back to that lost Eden and the
old paradise
Let us pray that the nations at war
will,
"Sheathe in calm repose the vengeful
blade,
For gentle peace-Freedom's hallowed
shade"
And that the Star OF Peace will soon
| return.
BY GITHA r. MILLER,
Westminster Nh