The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-22

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the thistledown scattered from a hill
top by the wind.
"Our many deeds, the thoughts we
have thought,
They go out from US, thronging
every hour,
And mighty are the maryels they
have wrought
In hearts we knew not and may
never know"
Influence outlives those who exert
it. Like the echo of a cong, it goes
on and on and on" Of Abel, 5000
years in a martyrs grave, the APOSTLE
declares by one act, by an offering too,
in faith, "He yet speaketh." His ex-
ample of faith is voice sounding
through the centuries; Have faith in
God"
So now the influence of an obedient
faith, of a noble character and conse-
Grated life, is not averted by death; it
lives and perpetuates itself in the
Transformation of other lives; repro
duces itself in succeeding generations
and the aggregated result is known
only in eternity.
What surprises await US, when
brought face to face with the result
of our influence? Meet the results,
we must, either in time or eternity.
"None of us liveth unto himself" 9TH
er lives are affected by our example
and influence.
Endowed with mental and moral
faculties, carefully trained and de-
veloped, what possibilities lie before
each? What a wide and responsible
sphere in which your influence may
prove blessing and benediction to
many and rebound to the praise OF
God through all eternity.
SHOULD BE INSPIRATTONAL.
Let the lofty air and purpose OF
your life be an inspiration to othern
Cheer those bearing the burdens Of
life by sympathy that shall crystal.
lie in kind words and helpful min.
istry. Here is a sphere of usefulness
which an angel might covet and il
which every disciple may to some de
gree, illustrate the spirit of Him ''whS
went about doing good"
As the cruise of salt, cast by the
prophet into the fountain at Jericho
sweetened its bitter waters, so let the
pure and sanctifying influence of thu
noble young men and women of on,
Southland, purify and sweeten tn
fountains of our social life, that 9th
er hearts may become pure and othe
lives made better and brighter b,
your example and elevating influenc
in the home and social circles. Shal
not your influence be for the eleva
ton and eternal well-being of you
companions?
life was lent for noble deeds.
Life is a mission for God, helpful
ministry Of loving service to thos
about, us. No higher commemorate
ever fell on mortal ears, than tn
Masters words to a woman, who ter
derby ministered to Him, "She hat
done what she could" Set your min
on things above. Whatsoever thing
are true, whatsoever things are purl
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsC
ever things are of good report, thin
on these things"
Higher, higher every thought
More into His presence brought
Every passion, every feeling,
More His hidden life revealing
Less of self from hour to hour.
More Of Christ's transforming powe
Higher, higher till at length,
Passing on from strength to strength
Passing up from grace to grace
You behold His gracious face
"None of Us iveth to himself
Other characters are moulded by OF
influence over them and destiny fixe,
'sLet us hear the conclusion of tt
whole matter. Fear God and keep H
commandments, for this is the who
] duty of man."