Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-10
NATURES SCHOOL
FOR CHRIST |ANS
Lessons of Tremendous Import
ance to Be Learned in It,
Says c. E. Lesson.

Topic: Lessons in Natures School, -
Prov. 6: G-S, John II: 1926; written by
Miss Elizabeth Krauss, Of the Greenhill
Christian Endeavor.
Nature is that element or completed
object of workmanship, above all human
contemplation or effort, whose influence
produces in mankind ideals and nspira-
tions that otherwise would be lacking
Therefore. it cmbodies lessons OF unlimited
value, some of which shall mention
Bv contact with nature, man be
comes more thoughtful of others, in
that he learns to appreciate human
companionship The fellowship with
natural eleIr ents will also create in man.
kind the necessity of preparing for a
future emergency, as Is cited In Prov 6.
6-S Even the ant, so insignificant and
tiny, during the ripe season prepares for
the barren or frutless winter That
lesson teaches man to not be satisfied
while the harvest is ripe and plentiful
but to prepare for future, because the
harvest lasts on this earth only for n
season
In other words, he must prepare TO
meet his God and eternity In the third
place. nature teaches man To nftise his
talents and blessings into the lives of
those about him or TO share his blessings.
As the flower lends its perfume and
brlliance to brighten this sinful world Of
ours, the bird sends forth his note of
cheer and hope while the sunshine beams
forth love, good will and unity 10 all,
so man must send forth Gods message
Of salvation to his fellownan
Finally, contact with nature teaches
'one first 10 appreciate the vast OPP
portunities Of this world, but above all
to reverence the Maker because il Is
beyond mans design to picture or plan
so complete and wonderful a universe
| mention this as the last factor because
the chief aim of each person $ existence
should be TO live daily 80 that the setting
sun may go down upon deed well done,
smile gwen. word spoken and day
so lived that the Creator of all nature
or the Great Heavenly Father may
grant His benediction
These are but few of the magnificent
lessons or influences that are direct results
of mans contact with natural elements,
but if followed carefully will produce
manifold and amazing results. In con-
clusion, | must repeat above all. Nature
Is Gods best teacher and through ITS
instruction man learns to recognize and
love the Divine, the result of which Is
the desire for personal knowledge or
acquantanceship with that Creator. Thus
the desire TO attain that goal Of sweet
communion and fellowship will lead the
goal seeker to search for God the Maker
add Builder ard that life will besaved for
Eternity. For our dear Father said, Seek
and We shall find, knock and it shall be
opened unto you also, If ye ask any
thing in my name, ! will do IT., and We
know Gods promises are true
Thus by contact with His plans or
His completed workmanship as seen in
nature, man learns the most vital of all
lessons TO reverence and love the Creator
or Heavenly Father.
God speaks to us now in His still small
voice
Come seek and find the goal of your CD oice
He gives us the birds, the sunshine and
flowers,
Our lives every day with rich blessings
He dowers.
In natures great world of true life and
love
The clouds push back, showing light
from above.
This wonderful masterpiece; the earth
Help mankind to reverence and seek
after Thee.
Dear God, may we love Thy great work
so complete
And the powers of vice and crude sin e er
defeat
May natures rich gifts make our lives
truly blest,
A help to the needy, and in Thee find their
rest
AZ the years of our life passed in nature 5
broad field
Ebb and flow daily on and results ever
yield,
May the goal of all life be the one set by
Thee
A rich, glorious and endless eternity,
Spent in nature free school, the heaven
above,
Enthroned by Thy mercies and infinite
love.
Next Sundays topic will be written
by Wilbur Smith, former assistant pastor
of Vest Presbyterian Church
Endeavorers, please keep In mind
that our September business meeting,
which is TO be held out IN the country, at
Greenhill, is fast approaching. We want
TO do lots of business at this meeting, as
it will be the beginning OF our fall and
winter work. There is a great response
bllity resting upon those of us who are
left, and that means work Tor you and
me. Shall we do our part?