The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-13

l&8&X& >&@& x$SS}&&S$I lllu I the IEM$% c sS$S$Ss %l work of the Holy
 Spirit, who is sent forth by God the father to call out the church, which is the bride of him, typi- fled 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 will affect many things in our Christian service. On one occasion, after a 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 yelled, even by beautiful language. They would rath- CT glory in intirmity If the power of Christ might rest upon them. We have heard of 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 we'll where Rebekah watered hnr vI o1x him as the bride for his master. AS the servant expressed it, T being in the way, the Lord led me-" The writ. CT has friend who was a pastor in a southern town. He longed for the salvation of man who lived out in the country, but although he visited his house, he seemed never to find an op. portunity to speak with him privately concerning his soul. On one occasion, this minister was impressed that he should pay a special visit in the hope of reaching the man in question. AS the impression persisted, he took the train and finally reached the house It looked as if no one were at home and he began to chide himself for his foolish trip. Nevertheless, he rapped at the door, which was opened by the man he wished to see and who wei. comed him heartily. saying. q am all alone today and was just wishing that you 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 and raiment. How happy it is that Christian workers, though poor, as Paul was, may make many rich. Un- happy the Christian worker who has nothing better to give than bread and soup and clothes. Abrahams servant gave to Rebekah an earnest of the riches which should be hers when she came into Isaacs tent. So should Christian workers be filled with an earnest of the coming glory and scat. ter its light and blessing to all those to whom them minister.
 We may say word, also, about the bride. It will be noted that the serv. ant found her by the we'll of water. These words may fall under the eye of someone who is signing to become member of the bride of Christ. May not the incident under consideration suggest to him that he should be found py the' well of water, which may hint at the means of grace. When Charles Sturgeon was seeking to know the love of Christ, he went from church to church throughout London, trusting that the word of some minister might bring to him the blessing he sought. He at last found peace in a Primitive Methodist chapel, where he had taken shelter from snowstorm one Sunday morning.
 And what a lesson is conveyed by the fact that as soon as Rebekah had the ring and bracelet upon her hand, she ran and told them of her moth CTS house all that Abraham's servant had said As one has put it, we must either give our religion away or else give it up. Would that all of us were as busy in spreading the good tidings as was Uncle John Vassar. Dr. A. J. Gordon tells of once driving along a country road with this good man. A gentleman stopped them to inquire the way to Dedham. After the directions were given, Uncle John Vassar turned to the man and said, Friend, I too am a stranger and pilgrim in the earth, but am seeking better coun- try, even heavenly. Allow me to ask if you know the way to that coun- try and are journeying thither?" It was done so naturally and sincerely that the man stood as if spellbound under this gracious appeal.