The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-03-09

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find it in the christian life. He will
find it possible to live that life only
through prayer with God. For PRAYER
gives to man mysterious something,
quietness, a satisfaction without which
life is empty indeed.
pray without ceasing"
Lord, what change within US one
brief hour spent in Thy presence can
prevail to make
What heavy burdens from our bosoms
take,
What parched fields refresh as with
shower;
We neel,-and all about US seems to
lower;
We rise,-and all the distant and the
near,
Stands forth in sunny outline, brave
We kneel. how weak; we rise, how
full Of power!
Why therefore should we do ourselves
this wrong,
Or others, that we are not always
strong.
That we are ever overborne with
care,
That we should ever weak or heart
less be,
Anxious or troubled when with US is
prayer
And JOY and strength and courage are
with Thee"
PRAYER.
Dear Father, Thou Eternal God,
Thou Lover of the souls of men, Thou
Infinite Embodiment of love and purity
and truth, into Thy presence we have
come, as Thy creatures, worshiping
Thee.
1--WE have sung to Thee hymns OF
praise, dedicated to Thy pure and holy
Name. We have read from Thy divine
Word, given to men. We have receiv-
ed the message of that Word, and now
we lift our hearts in prayer to Thee.
"Oh, God, draw near unto US that we
may feel Thy loving presence. En-
courage US that we may not be afraid
of Thee. Only let US keep that filial
love and fear that makes US dread to
displease Thee.
But, oh, God, we know we have
done much to cause divine displeasure.
We know we have not been pure and
slnless IN our thoughts and words and
deeds. The heart which Thou hast
cleansed to the whiteness of snow and
the pit rity of wool Is again defiled by
evil thoughts and sinful emotions.
with repentant and humble hearts
we come to Thee and ask Thee to for
give. Thou alone art God and "Holy
is Thy Name" All sin is against Thee
There is no sin against any creature
that is not against Thee. If we curse
men we have cursed Thy most perfect
handiwork, for Thou hast made US IN
Thy image. If we destroy created
things we have destroyed that which
Thou hast made. Ever and anon we
sin against Thee.
Dear Blessed Father, wilt Thou
forgive. Wilt Thou help US to be better
children, more obedient to Thy com
mands.
"Bless those who worship in Thy
sanctuary, Bless all who call upon Thy
Holy Name
BLESS all the churches of this com
munity and throughout the land Grant
that men may willingly and joyfully
labor in Thy vineyard for the laborers
are few.
BLESS those who love US and are
dear to our hearts and keep them stead
tasty faithful to Thee in their journey
through this life.
BLESS the homes of our land and
grant that Thy word may not be for
gotten there Nav the babes in the
arms hear the mother whispering mes
sages of love that God has placed in the
heart and may these little ones be led
to love the God who made them.
Teach US. Oh Lord, to pray with
out ceasing for the worship of this
blessed season, and may we do only
those things which are in accord with
the spirit of these DAYS.
May we think often of the sufferings
of the Saviour, and may we think of
them with gratitude. May we main
tain study of His life and realize the
meaning of His words when He said,
81 am the Way, the Truth and the Life. -
Help us to lay up treasures in heaven
that cannot be destroyed or taken away.
and that shall be the joy of eternity.
Make this the beginning of richer JOY
and true christian life. We ask it in
Jesus name. Amen.