The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04

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tails In their humahne the lessons in living the
Bible holds for us
MOSES
Today as never before do we take note of the
big people of the times and turn them for counsel
and guidance. On every hand they are found;t in
every walk of life. Occasions requiring the atten-
ton of master mind come every day and for each
Of these there is given Wilson, Lloyd George
Clemenceau, Pershing, Haig, Foch, Red
Cross Nurse. Hero; some person who possesses the
requisite ability and character that partc
ular occasions needs.
This is but the perfect working of Gods plan
for humanity. No circumstance has yet overtaken
his people that did furnish them with the
ary strength and wisdom to meet the demands of the
moment Never was his great scheme clearly il
Illustrated in the days that going by. Dis
aster after disaster has claimed toll of blood and
sorrow; confusion upon confusion take from the
world all joy. peace and rest, threatening to
blot out of the lives of men humanity's greatest
strength-hope. But beside each peril stands the
force of strong mind and character to protect
and save from its evil power.
Any person who, in the face of such evidence
the world today, questions the existence
justice of God or His omniscient interest in
world has no understanding of truth the real pur
poses of life Neither will such one understand
the quality of service that makes of ordinary folks
the heroes and idols of men, That individual who
persists in this disbelief and holds so narrow
view of men and affairs will fail to measure up
to the needs every life holds and will always impede
the onward upward march of mankind
Those who recognize Divine thought and inten-
ton in the affairs of men will draw new hope and
greater purpose from the leaders who rise to meet
the needs of the times. They will receive from the
great about them inspiration that will lead to study
Of their ideals and desires and endeavor to find
the lack that fixes dependence upon others their
lot in life.
There is lack in every life. None have at
tanned perfection. Some approach to it while
some do not in it's direction at ALL There
are those who walk upon the heights; those who
confined by the bounds of medlocrity; and those
whose portion in life is failure. This success or
mediocrity failure has nothing do with material
things. Not few of the greatest benefactors have
possessed only the necessities of lfe-some have
lived and died in restitution. So it is possible to
supply the lack in any life. Naught but ndiffer-
ence, se6shness conceit keeps it there. Once we
have rid ourselves of these stand equal footing
with all men. We may never find ourselves the
position of mentor the multitude but neither will
find ourselves mastered by any circumstances
conditions.
1t is not possible for all to be presidents or he
leaders. But. neither is it necessary that we
attain such position in order add the wealth and
beauty of the world. We need only to fill the
place in life that is the greatest of the world
fill the they gain. To do this Is no easy natter
that can be approached in careless slothful
spirit. We must pay the price for every degree we
advance toward perfection and that price ever the
transportation.
In the land of Mesopotamia dwet man named
Abram. One day the Lord came to Abram and
talked with him. telling hm to leave his country aud
kindred and journey to country that would be
shown him. Abram left the land of the Chaldees
and after passing through many thrilling adventures
and many strange lands came to the land God
had sent him to occupy-Canaan. God showed him
the fairness and richness of the land that stretched
from the river of Egypt unto the great river Euph
rates. He made covenant with Abram-now
named Abraham promising that this country should
day be given inheritance to his descendants
"a grea, nation" by whom all families of the earth"
would be blessed.
Abraham and other generations lived and died
in Canaan. Joseph was born. sold as a slave into
Egypt and came to be mighty ruler. There came
dearth all the land of Egy pit and Canaan, and
great affection" Joseph's father and brothers
brought their families ind dwelt in Egypt where
Josephs wisdom and foresight had assured the peo-
pile plentiful supply of food during the famine.
For nearly hundred years the children of Israel
lived in peace and prosperity waved exceedingly.
mighty; and the land was flied with them.'
Joseph died and new king ruled over Egypt