The farmer and mechanic., 1915-05-04

Ork was cOnflding to a friend that. t
AFTER ALL 1t has been superficial and
unsatisfactory association, lacking ap-
parently, IN aH-its parts the unity Of.
nay, the vital fellowship Of Christians
at midWeek prayer meeting. The
other mans eyes glistened, for he
mad OF late been upborne in the
strong arms Of the Christian brother
hood, and with deep feeling he cried.
II tell you, there is nothing like it in
all the world.' The reality of Chris
tian fellowship is a prize of life which
satisfies after earth's gaudier baubies
nave disappointed. 1t was as fellow
disciples of jehovah that David and
Jonathan were united in Him The
greater Love enveloped aid sancti-
tied and sustained their lesser love
The seal of their souls compact was |
Jehovah shall be between me and |
thee, and between my seed and thy |
| seed forever"
A Kings Too-Ready Spear.
In the absence Of King Saul. the |
! two friends agreed that upon his re-
| turn, Jonathan would ascertain the
| real sentiments of the king toward
| David, determining whether the lat
| ter was to be permanently a fugitive
| from the court. Noble son that he
| was, Jonathan could not believe that
his father designed evil to his friend
The test agreed upon was that Da-
d
NAL ceremonial the kings words
would then reveal his purpose
Hard beyond most mems endur-
| apce was the test which Jonathan
had to undergo. For he must make
choice between father and friend
Sometimes one is called upon to re-
nOunce all ties for the sake of love,
and Jonathan, when his hour struck,
adhered to his friend. Discovering
that the king purported Staying Da
vid, he began to plead the cause of
his hearts beloved. To such heights
does love inspire the soul. Profound
! indeed was that answer made by one
asked the secret Of his success: II
, | had a friend"
II Throwing, or at least brandishing,
' his spear at his son, Saul showed
: how thoroughly jealousy had mad
cened him. 1t led him to put to
> shame, and threaten the life of his
! own son. AS love lifts, SO hate de-
n bases. Jonathan was ennobled by
8 his friendship; Saul was demeaned by
: his jealousy.
Specifically, Jonathan might seem
to be a bit soft in giving up his
princely rights for his more roya
friendship. That he was a man o'
l. spirit as we'll as of sentiment il
: shown by his conduct on this occa
IT sion. He "arose from the table il
IS fierce anger" Like all great souls
Is he had a capacity for Indignation
l. God pity the man Or the people wh'
d ceases to be able to grow angry owe
is injustice; such has lost also the abil
Is ity for a great loyalty. Give me tn
l. person with hot passions; who dares b
e. nobly indiscreet who has not led
h, ger or a counting machine for soul
ID but, who, like the Master Of Love
dares WELD the whip Of small cord
of upon all profaners OF Righteousness
re Social injustice will never come t
t. our world until a lot of jellytish fel
); learn how to grow angry.
is, A Friend Rather Than a Throne.
VI Life offers no JOY like a friend,
1ie cried the poet. Splendid Jonatha
-. chose friend above throne. 4
% knew the justice Of David's caus
az and he foresaw that the sceptre wOul
20: one day come into his hand. n
no petty thoughts of what he himse
=. ~ vas losing troubled him; he on
- covenanted with David that whats,
9. ever should come to pass, his frier
would remain a friend to himself ar
.,a ,.is his descendants-a compact whie
. ~ | David fulfilled in the case Of Meph
~ -: bosheth.
III A strategem which is told
'as length in the lesson text, had bet
u agreed upon by David and Jonatha
~ The former hid himself in field al
an' ~ the prince, with a Lad to carry h
70 e weapons, went forth obtensibly
u archery practice. If he bade the b'
go father to look for the arraW,
meant that David should fee. TT
to was the signal which the scene
ap- the royal table compelled Jonath'
oW to give. David was an outlaw.
ero The message of the lesson lies
on opportunity was aHOrdeO tne U
eep friends for farewell interview.
for was a tender. emotional, aHectl
scene, in which these heroic soldie
and Wept on each others breast Ihe
the were three parties to these vows
has friendship--David, Jonathan and J
in HOVah For human love IS mace 81
the and sacred when 1t is cemented
iers the greater love or COD.
of The message of the lesson lies
ndS. the surface. 10 De If1enu Whl
, at is more important than to have