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Poise of the Christian.

What are the values to the Christian
of the protection here promised by
God?
Security from physical danger in
spires confidence, and enables one. to
reach the highest point of efficiency iI
the accomplishment of the physica!
tasks of his life.
The dangers that menace the mental
life, superstition, materialism, pessi-
mism and the various other forms OF
deformity and destruction prevent the
development of that mental life to its
highest and fullest efficiency: while
freedom from these mental diseases
gives one that mental poise that raises
his power to its maximum.
1t is to the spiritual life, however.
that this principle applies with the
deepest significance. The dangers that
menace spiritual life and development
are so many, so real and so largely un-
recognized. that it is an impossibility
to attain to a strong and effective spir-
them.
But God promises absolute safety and
perfect security-'the peace that pass
eth understanding"-toh hir Who dwells
in the consciousness of Il ~ 7esence-
"in the secret place OF the 49, ost High"
This peace gives the Christian that
wonderful poise of spirit that makes
him mighty. triumphant, supreme over
all. even sin, disease and death itself.
Be not dismyed whate'er betide,
God will take care OF you! j
Beneath His wings Of love abtdA ...z
God will take care Of yous ilfA1
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that has not been realized. but 1t is
none the less real, and may be revealed
by experience liable to occur to any
one at any time.
The strongest characters are usually
first to realize the weakness of their
strength when brought face to face
with the tremendous forces of life. No
matter what qualities one may pos
sess - courage. patience, wisdom,
strength-times will surely come when
he recognizes his inability to cope sue
cessfully with the issues that confront
MIN. Few indeed have been the char
acters who have not known the times
when they were ready to turn in grati-
tude to any haven that offered rest.
II the strong. then, find that their
very strength is weakness when con-
fronted with the great forces Of life.
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LARGE ATTENDANCE PROMISED FOR PRO-
POSED PANAMA MISSIONARY CONFERENCE
Series of Reports Upon Educational and Other Conditions
Througho Latin America. 1t Is Said. Will Be Most
Exhaustive Ever Presented the Subject.

ing to serve. Invitations sent widely
to South American educators and gov
ernment officials, many of them Roman
Catholics, are being widely accepted.
So keen is the interest of these South
American leaders, without regard to
the fact that Protestants are promot-
ing it. that it is leading to the possible
overcrowding of the numbers to at
tend.
The Panama government is. in a
sense, playing host-that is, it has
granted the use of the Panama Insti-
tute Hall for the day sessions and the
Panama Theater for the night ones.
The institute is the national uni
versity, and it's president is an Amer
lean, DR.. E. G. Dexter. a Baptist. who
first went to Porto Rico and thence
to the isthmus upon invitation Of the
Panama government. The secretary is
Mr. H a. A. Smith. auditor of the
Canal Zone. who is also president OF
the Union Church of Panama. COM
bination of Protestant bodies on the
isthmus.
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AS IDYLWOOD CHURCH WILL APPEAR.

pleted it will, it is declared, be dis
tinct addition to the church life of
Fairfax county.
Besides a commodious church audi
torium, there will also be Sunday
school room and other conveniences.
The congregation is rapidly growing,
and already the new organization is
regarded as one of the fourishing
younger suburban congregations of the
local Presbytery.
Elder and Mrs. Irwin were last even
ing rendered a reception at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Scanlon at
Idylwood. when several hundred resid-
ing in the section were in attendance.
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Much or Little.

There is not only the little" in some
lives as compared with the much" in
that of others. but there is the little
in each life as compared with the much
in the same life. Conditions and cir
cumstances vary greatly at different
times. So there is the little and much
in each ones everyday life. but our
lives are made up for the most part
of Titles. II little things are neglect
ed life proves a failure.
God does not neglect little things.
and so we must not.
The organism of the tiniest insect
is as perfect as that of the largest
creature God hath made. Every day
God Is feeding the insect and nourish-
ing the little plant. He is interested
in the little as in the great.
Are We wiser than God that we
should despise the day of small things?
These thoughts are Introductory to
our theme of LITTLE Everyday Kind
nesses"
We are taught by Gods kindness In
the little things of nature that we
should show forth a like spirit in our
everyday life.
How Infinitely kind was Christ in
what seemed such little things for
Him to do. He talked to the poor wom-
an at the well; He took notice OF the
one who touched tho hem of His gar
ment; He commended the widow who
cast her two mites into the treasury
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b. Larkin. Sewell, N. j., and Rev. F. A.
Hillery of Providence, r. 1.
The rustic cottages" at the camp
are scenes of interest. Here in tents
families in attendance on the meeting
are housed and enjoying every minute
of their stay.
These cottages" are built with a reg
ular frame, rubberoid roof. combination
sides and canvas ends. They are fur
nished with three single beds, or a dou-
BILE and one or two single beds, as de-
sired.
Included in the equipment are also
chairs, water pail. dipper. wash basin
and light. The beds have mattresses,
pillows and a comfort or blanket.
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he in attendance and participate in

to be in attendance and participate in
the ceremonies.
Rev. DR.. r. A. Davidson. pastor OF
the Falls Church (Va) Presbyterian
Church. has also been invited to at
tend, in addition to other clergy.
A preliminary service will be held at
3 o'clock when communion will be OBJ
served DR.. Davidson will be in charge
of this serice, with Rev. DR.. Davis as
sisting.
erected from plans furnished by the
board of church erection of the Pres
byterian Church, which has its head
quarters in New York, and when com
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THE JOURNEYS LENGTH.

The days drag out their weary length
Zach dawn each eve one monotone:
The striving soul IS sapped of strength
l,ife's dusty path We thread alone
W by work We here for empty praise:
Hopes dead no waveHng faith may raise
Nor bid the spirit strive again
Against toiling days and nights Of pain.
To wondrous joys of elder days.
In vain for us to disavow
The sins that bold US tagging here:
That bid us view the past with fear;
That make strife seem so hopeless now
Life moves too swift for joy or ease,
Swift, through unthinking siIenres
There is no lure in vale or hill
Nor music In the meadows rill
Nor comfort in tempestuous seas.
The days have passed We could have wept
To know we'd falter at the test;
To feel our aims inene inept.
And know place with worst, not best.
Once did the angels walk with me:
When youth meant hope, and life was free;
But now, when youth and joy have died,
None courage has to walk beside
Me-to Gethsemane.
Hector Fuller, in Indianapolis STAG.
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little word in kindness spoken,
A motion or a tear,
Has often healed the heart thAts Ofoken
And made q friend sincere.
A word-a look-has crushed to earth
Full many budding flower
Which, had a smile but owned It's Dhtn'
Would bless life's darkest hour.
Then deem it not an idle thing
A pleasant word to speak:
The face you wear, the thought you ofins'
A heart may heal or break.
j. G. Whittier.
The opportunity in any ones life Tor
doing great services for others are
few, but there are daily, almost hourly.
opportunities for performing some
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lIllS hliioAASoo'
HE that is faith
full in that which
is least is faithful
also in much
Luke 16:10).
IN uc h a n q
'1east" are rela-
tive terms. w nat
Is great to one Is
small to another,
and what is small
to one Is great TO
another. There is
the little In some
lives as compared
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sion In the ninety
first Psalm, which
is the foundation
OF Luthers famil-
lar hymn quoted
above.
Each Of Gods
promises are made
in answer to a
need, and protec-
ton is one of the
needs of every in
dividual. 1t may
be an unconscious
need, an unfelt
want a neceSSitV
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Kindness in Looks.

There are three ways of doing kind
nesses-by looks, by words and by
actions.
The countenance reveals the disposi-
tion. A contemptuous look is chill
ing and deadly blast to kindly and
generous impulses. A sour, stern.
peevish expression of the face not only
drives away friends, but makes enc
mics.
1t is the sweet, cheerful smile that
allures the reluctant, even the most
obdurate heart. To look upon some
faces is a benediction.
The light shining in the countenance
of a true friend has an irresistible
charm.
Who can measure it's influence?
What a multitude of kindnesses have
been wrought by cheerful and loving
looks!
The sour-visaged Christian does not
make converts to Christianity: nor do
proud and naughty airs and disdainful
looks invite esteem and confidence
which are essential in rendering kind
nesses.
Everyday kindnesses can be rendered
i by putting on and wearing we do a
daily garment, a pleasant, agreeable
and cheerful countenance.
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Under his peaceiui
administration the
capital city had
been enlarged, a
system of water
works constructed
and a magnificent
temple for the wor-
ship of Jehovah had
been built that was
the center of the
national life, and
attracted by it's
magnificent ritual
and elaborate mu-
sical service wor-
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bearer, who invites all that are heavy
laden to test Him with their troubles.
The Queen heard Of Solomon and his
God from some unknown source One OF
the glories of heaven Will De the Iess.a.
ton of the unknown but faithful ones
who have pointed fainting men and wom-
en- to Christ, who desire to free all men
from their burden of sin and care.
Faith cometh by hearing, and near
ing by the word of God"
The one who told the queen ABOUT ooio-
mon and his God helped to convert her to
the faith as much as Solomon, VINO satls.
fed her by his answers to her haro
questions" Have you ever told any one
about Jesus? Help mem by telling them
His gospel
The queen found that it paid her to
Investigate, because, while she could
not believe the marvellous stories ina!
she had heard in her far-away nome,
she was convinced by her visit that the
she saw in the temple. the home OF
Solomon, the royal servants. the burnt
offerings and the wisdom of the King
was symbolical of the Lord Jesus she
found more than she had anticipated, for
she became worshiper of the Lord
praising Him for what she had seen and
feard during her conference with Solo
mon.
If we follow her. example by going to
the one concerning/w g/whom we nave hearo'
We, tOO, Will DS COIlNiiSCo "1AN - -
rolled among the converts OF the Word.
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Convert.
Faith is followed by public confess
sion.
The queen made her confession Of her
faith by thanking God, praising Him as
the true source of Solomon's glory and
greatness. wonderful works and wisdom.
God has done more for us than we
realize. He has forgiven our sins. re-
deemed us from our past, given US eternal
life, filled US with divine peace, thrilled
us with the joy of the Holy Ghost, who
has been opening up to US the wonders
Of the possessions and promises that have
been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus.
Our Lord.
Every soul that has tasted Of the
waters Of salvation like the woman OF
Samaria, will Immediately declare the
glories Of the Lord Jesus, who claimed
that he was greater than Solomon.
Let US not be outdone by the Queen
Of Sheba in praising our Lord for what
He has done for US by revealing to US the
glories of His grace and life In the Master,
through whom we have the privilege Of
pardon for our sins, and Of fellowship
with those that love and serve Him, both
now and hereafter.
The queen gave evidence Of the genu-
ineness of her conversion by her great
gifts for the worship and glory OF
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Kindnesses in Deeds.

Looks and words are the easiest and
cheapest way of showing kindnesses.
Yet how many there are who fail in
kindly looks and gracious words!
The best and highest way of render
ing kindnesses is by deeds.
1t is not enough to look pityingly
and to speak such words as, BE ye
warmed and filed" and yet not give
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Kindnesses in Words.

Then kindly looks should be accom-
panied by kindly words.
1t is "a soft answer that turneth
away wrath" Angry. words produce
anger, and anger is not the medium
through which acts of kindness. are
performed.
1t is very seldom, if ever, that we are
called upon to speak all we believe
or think.
If we are sure one has done us a
wrong we are not justified in making
harsh and abusive criticism. We are
not perfect-no one is-and there is
always danger of just retaliation for
any unkind words we may speak.
Words of love and gentleness, words
Of just praise and appreciation, words
of sympathy and hope, words which
convey the tenderness and love that
Is in the heart, are the grand ways
of showing daily kindnesses to all
around US.
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Commercial expansion carried along
the routes of trade the story OF the
success that crowned the EFFORTS OF
Solomon in the development OF Israel.
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EpWORTH LEAGUE DISCUSSION.
THE PROMISE OF PROTECTION.
By Robert D. Burbank.
Psalm 81.

mighty fortress Is our God,
bulwark never failing:
Our helper He amid the food
OF mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
-
Each month this year we are study
Ing one OF the great promises of the
Bible, and the promise of protection
is given the finest and fullest express
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with the much" in the lives Of others.
Some have little health, little wealth
and little talent and render little service
and exert little influence as compared
with the much of others; yet often
those who faithfully use the little they
have accomplish more than those who
have much.
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ders, works and wisdom of Solomon
was the Queen of Sheba. whose visit
to Jerusalem is one of the most famil-
lar of all the numerous religious pill
grimages ever made to the city of
David.
Our Lord commended the spirit that
prompted the queen of the south to
make the difficult journey of at least
1900 miles with her caravan to investi-
gate the wisdom of the king, whose
fame had extended throughout the
earth.
The tour would require about seven
ty-five days for her to visit the 'city of
the vision of peace" and return to her
home in the ends of the earth," which
in all probability was located in
Arabia.
Some legends. however, claim that she
came from Abyssinia. The rulers of
that country today claim descent from
Makeda. the queen who visited solomon
and became one of his numerous wives.
The Arab tradition that she was Balkfs
and that her home was in Arabia has
the support of most scholars.
This eminent queen, who recognized
that Solomon's marvellous wisdom was
the gift of Jehovah, for whom he had
built a wonderful temple for the wor-
ship and glory Of God. was attracted.
not by the works, wealth or wonders of
Solomon's achievements, but her desire
to know more of his personal character
and wisdom and especially the truth
about Jehovah. 1t was for this purpose
that she took the long, tiring camel
ride across the desert and through the
dangerous country Of Ishmael, SO that
she might test the wisdom of Solomon
personally. Her zeal to understand the
facts concerning Solomon's faith en-
abled her to overcome all dangers, diff
culties and hardships of such a trip, SO
"she came to jerusalem" seeking from
Solomon solution of both her secular
and spiritual problems.
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Conference.
Royalty is not alone in facing the
problems of life. Every man is brought
face to face with questions that are diff
cult of comprehension and frequently be-
come the source of doubt.
Our feeling after Cod as the solution
Of the perplexities of life shows that, like
the noted Queen of Sheba, we are con-
scious of our need.
The titled guest brought all of her rid
dies to Solomon for solution; who showed
her the correct answer for the questions
that had tested her soul, and by his solu-
tions he revealed his wisdom. We have
a greater one than Solomon, who Is near
to every one of u.s. for in Him we move.
live and have our being. He desires to
help US solve the problems that perplex
and try our soul. He will aid us If we
draw near in the secret communion OF
prayer and open up all that is in our
hearts to Him. b.
We can help men to meet their troubles
by telling them about Jesus the burden
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TOPIC:
Little Everyday Kindnesses.-Eph., 4:25-32.
TOPIC:

of Gods house; He took a little child
into His arms.
From these and similar acts of the
Master we discover that the little
things in life are mighty in their in
fluence. Through the kindnesses of
His daily acts and words He introduced
His gospel of salvation to a lost and
ruined world.
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how much greater is the need of the
weak for protection.
p, The physically weak needs protec-
ton from physical dangers. the men
tally weak from mental dangers. and
the spiritually weak from dangers to
the soul. These dangers are real. and
the less strength the greater the need
Of protection.
This need has been given various
forms of expression, such as that of
TennysOn. who compared mankind, un-
able to pierce the mysteries of pain
and destruction. to
"An infant crying in the night:
An infant crying for the light,
And with no language but cry"
When we glimpse the mighty forces
about US, working their imperious will
and laughing, as it were, at our help
lessness. then we feel that we are in
deed but infants in the night.
In the war-stricken lands across the
sea whole countries and peoples are
being compelled to seek protection; and
states as well as individuals, are pass
ing through experiences that compel
them to realize their helplessness; and
even our own land is awakening to a
need Of adequate protection against ex-
ternal dangers and demanding in
creases in size and efficiency Of our
national defenSes.
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The Promise.

In the whole collection there is not a
more cheering psalm than the ninety
first; its tone is elevated and sustained
throughout: faith is at its best. and
speaks nobly.
It is impossible to magine anything
more solid, more beautiful, more pro-
found or more ornamental We have
no poem, either in Greek or Latin.
comparab BILE to this Hebrew ode:
HE that dwelleth in the secret place
OF the Most High shall abide under the
shadow Of the Almighty.
will say of the Lord, He is my
refuge and my fortress; my God in
whom I trust"
The first two verses strike the key
note of this psalm. Life is the dwelling
house, it is where we live" to apply
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grace, WHO comes 10 KNOW the LOTu
Jesus gladly gives his life and his all to
his Lord for His service. Her generous
giving was prophetic of the hour that is
rapidly drawing near when every tongue
shall confess His name, and when all
nations and kings shall bring their treas
ureS and lay them at the feet of the
Lord Jesus.
Compensation.
Solomon gave more generously to her,
for he gave unto the Queen of Sheba
all her desire, whatsoever she asked,
besides that which Solomon gave unto
her of his royal bounty"
She went away happy as result OF
her efforts to ascertain the truth con-
cerning the wisdom of Solomon and
his God.
Every one who gives unto the Lord
always receives his own back with in
terest. We never lose when we give
of our life, love and labor to our Lord,
for He returns our gifts like the seed
cast into the earth, some forty, some
sixty and some a hundred fold.
The visit of the queen and her con-
version should. teach US that there is
an intellectual as well as an emotional
side to religion. In the process of ra-
cial development feeling comes first,
but the will and mind must also be
moved by religious experience and
truth. Otherwise religion would de-
generate into sentimental emotional
ism on the one hand and into gross
superstition on the other"
The experience of the Queen of Sheba
is ideal. She came to see and found
upon investigation that half had not
been told.
Every one that draws near to the Lord
Jesus seeking the wisdom that is better
than rubies' will have not only his feel
ings, but his will and mind nodded by
the Christ, and learn personally that the
half has not been told of His wonderful
salvation.
The Lord commended the investigation
Of the Queen of Sheba. He invited his
first followers to come and see II you
really wish to know the truth draw near
in earnest unto the Lord, open up your
heart to Him and you will become con-
verted. The Master promised that she
would rise up in judgment against the
generation of His days in the flesh that
neglected to draw near unto Him, and
were needless Of the one who was greater
than Solomon.
Will she testify also against us when
we stand before Him because We have
not tested Christ?
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shippers Of all nations.
Among those attracted by the Won
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a slang phrase that is pungent with
meaning. and God provides a place for
our dwelling house where II will be
safe, where it will be under His protec-
tion
The first verse expresses the terms
on which this safe place is to be OBJ
tanned, the condition on which the
promise will be fulfillt,. None of Gods
Promises is of univtl.sal application,
each one is based on the fulflllment Of
stated conditions u
1t is only "he that dwelleth in the
secret place of the Most High" that
shall abide under the shadow of the
Almighty" 1t is only he that builds
his character in the secret conscious
ness of Gods presence, who will fnd
in that presence protection from all
dangers.
The second verse is the singers per-
sonal testimony to the efficacy of Gods
protection, and expresses his faith in
it.
In the eleventh chapter of Paurs let
ter to the Hebrews, called "the Faith
Chapter, which commences Now
faith is the substance of things hoped
for" the word used in the original
Greek is the same one that is used &c
express the terms title or deed" as
we apply those terms to property. Sc
faith is the deed to the safe abiding
place that God promises to him who
will build his character in the con-
sciousness of His presence.
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Safety First.

This is the age of prevention, rather
than cure, of evils. The advance OF
civilization may be measured by the
adoption of preventive measure.
against the various dangers that men,
ace life and health.
The Panama canal could not be ac-
complshed when it was first under
taken by the French because the
science of sanitation had not been
sufficiently developed So the conser-
walton of all life requires, first and
foremost, protection from the forces
that threaten injury and destruction.
The next ten verses amplify tho
thought of the security afforded by
Gods protection against various dan
gers.
Different physical dangers are emu
merated-the pestilence, the battle, the
plague, the wild beasts and serpents: :
also mental dangers as 1.-The terror that
flieth by night" and spiritual dangers
as typified by the physical dangers
spoken of.
The last three verses contain the as
surance of safety in Gods own words:
Because he hath set his love upon
Me. therefore will I deliver him: will
set him on high, because he hath
known My name. He shall call upon
Me. and I will answer him: l will be
with him in trouble: will deliver him
and honor him. With long life will I
satisfy him and shew him My saliva
ton"