Mansfield mirror., 1916-05-25

Il tNy$aS SuCu IluiC Stu-
dents agree that !
| IN the chapter well
& iI!u strates the
81 work OF the Holy
Spirit. who is sent
forth BY God the father to Call out the
church, which is the bride of him. typ'-
fed by Isaac, even Jesus Christ our
Lord. Since the Holy Spirit uses men
in this sacred work. the chapter under
consideration furnishes many points
Of instruction for the soul winner.
First of all. we note that Abraham S
servant was anxious for the glory OF
his master. He prays. Show Kindness
unto my master Abraham. This mo-
tive win affect many things in our
Christian service. On one occasion,
after q sermon, remarkable from the
literary standpoint as well as in other
ways. one of the hearers remarked.
what beautiful language the preacher
used" True servants of Christ are
troubled if his face is veiled, even by
beautiful language. They would rath.
er glory in infirmity if the power oi
Christ might rest upon them. We have
heard of a church upon the back OF
whose pulpit was carved this text.
'Sirs. we would see Jesus" Every
minister who sat behind this pulpit
faced this appeal. and every worker
who has the spirit of Abraham's serv-
ant will seek to heed this appeal.
Notice again. that the servant OF
Abraham received guidance. He was
led to the well where Rebekah watered
her fiocks and she was pointed out to
him as the bride for his master. AS
the servant expressed it, Il being ill
the way. the Lord led me-" The writ
ler has friend who was pastor in
10 southern town. He ionged for the
salvation of man who lived out in the
lconntry. but although he visited his
house, he seemed never to find an OPP
iportunity to speak with him privately
concerning his soul. On one occasion.
this minister was impressed that LIZ
should pay special visit IN the hope
OF reaching the man in question. AZ
the impression persisted. he took the
train and finally reached the house.
lit looked as II no one were at home
and he began to chide himself for his
foolish trip. Nevertheless. he raped
,at the door. which was opened by the
imam he wished to see and who vel.
icomed him heartily. saying. Il am all
,nI4 %>Aa i,,cf xrfchfrO that
.yoI would come here and tell me how
to become Christian" Undoubtedly
God still leads his servants.
Again the servant gave gifts to Re
,bekah. Jewels of silver. jewels of gold
land raiment How happy 1t is that
tChristian workers. though poor. as
Paul was. may make many rich. Tn.
happy the Christian worker who has
nothing better to give than bread an
soup and clothes. Abraham's seryr
gave to Rebekah an earnest Of
riches which should be hers wh
lcame into Isaac's tent. Sc
iChristian workers be filled
earnest of the coming gio'
ter it's light and blessir
tto whom them ministe
We may say wor
bride. II viii he n,
iant found her by :.
iThese words may of
someone who Ia "a
member of the day
not the incide' alton
suggest to him found
iby the well c y hint
at the meant Charles
lSpurgeOn low the
love Of CHI :hurch TO
church II trusting
that tie ster might
bring TO he sought.
He at ] Primitive
Methof he had taken
shelte N one Sunday
morn ioubt that with
. si arnest seeking.
maj ness would soon
be sht.
n is conveyed BY
II IN as Rebekah had
= slet upon her hand.
them OF her moth.
at Abraham's servant
lie has put 1t. we must
religion away or else
ould that all OF ug we're
,reading the good tidings
John yassar. DIR. A. J.
OF once driving along a
ad with this good man. A
stopped them to inquire the
pedham. After the directions
fen. Uncle John yassar turned
man and said. Friend. I too
stranger and pilgrim In the
but am seeking better coun-
even q heavenly. Allow me to
II you know the way to that coun-
and are journeying thither?" II
As done 20 naturally and sincerely
nat the man stood as IL spellbound
under this gracious appeal.
After the long Journey across the
desert. Abraham's servant brought
llaebecca to his master and told Isaac
all things that ha had done. How
happy they be who will be able. at the
last. TO give an account of their stew.
nrdship with Joy and who will come
bringing their sheayes with them.
BE so rich in God that you can at.
ford to do without everything else
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