The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-11-01

way. Then aga,r, our appeal must be
to God. We must be in earnest. We
are in our life's work. Why not more
so in this greatest Of all things, that
concerns Us more than all others. We
need to wait upon him, while we wait
for Him. Like ne Kings, our appeal
should be three fold.
First. We may plead our helplessness.
Without the divine power we can do
nothing. Always alert to exert our
power ard strength, yet at the same
time all is useless without God.
We may then plead the divine power,
as well as the divine faithfulness. How
do this? Plead the word of the Lord.
He is willing to be with US, 10 guide us,
TO provide for US, to give victory and
reward. Never forget that God is
ready TO answer the prayers of His
people nor need we be greatly affected
BY numbers or magnitude of the enemy.
Do not overestimate the numbers
against US. Majorities are not always
safe or right. They may beget conf
dence and through carelessness and
negligence lead to defeat and ruin. 1t
is quality not quantity; spirit not mi hi !;
character not numbers that tells.
Better Gideons 300 than the entire
army. Every thing depends on having
the Lord on our side, or better still, on
our being on the Lords side If like
the King we are assured that God has
made our cause His own; that His
presence is with US; and that we have
the divine assurance Of salvation, then
are we sure He will work for US.
Knowing that our fight is the Lord s
and that He will give the issue we may
Confidently say, let the hosts come
From the experience of the King, we
may learn, that we must be ready to
take our part, to do our bit. We must
let ourselves, stand still and see the
Salvation OF the Lord-that is, see how
He will help us to success. No doubt
some then, would feel like running
away. There were towards then as
there are now. But some of the BRAY
est men are oft times full of fear.
Others would want to rush in, but 1t
was enough for the obedent and trust
ful TO stand still. Our enemies often
dispose of one another. The Shinei's
may throw stones at us or falsely ac-
cuse US, but they co US no harm. Let
them blasphem and attack our religion,
that is only reason for our being more
faithful and positive in our work of
Fastening the kingdom.
The EVIL we fear is more than balanc-
ed by the good we gain. When they
come back from Tekoa laden with
spoil. they would feel better to have
the agitation followed by success, than
not to have had the invasion of the
enemy.
Dangers disappear and things that
threaten US bring blessings to US. Only
be sure that you are on the Lords SIDE
and this can only be attained by our
surrender TO Him and His service
Choose righteousness rather than selfish
ness. The church is against the three
fold power of the world, the flesh ana
the devil. The hostility of world pow
ers is Illustrated by the combination
against Judah. Your best defense is
piety and prayer.
My reader, you are face to face with
the greatest emergency of life viz: the
choice or rejection of Jesus as your
Saviour. Let them be the prudent re-
solve to seek the Lord Do not over
estimate your own powers. Neither DO
you underestimate the strength of the
temptations that beset you. By all
means do not ignore the word of God.
Accept Christ, take up His cross, press
on in faith with courage and yours shall
be the victory. JoANNEs.