The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1919-04-18
ST. MARGARETS NEWS
father j. N. Samuels- Relboder, Vicar

4 LIN his remarkable Palm Sunday
sermon, which was divided into two
parts, The vicar moved his hearers
with the crystal clear presentation OF
THE Triumph Of Jesus, 0vershadowed
hy the Cross. = The joyful cry Of adj
loration and adulation Of the multitude
became few days later the irate
shrieks, the mocklng shouts, and the
Encouraged By blind and selfish lead
ers. But see through it the humility
lof Jesus He humbled Himself. The
Ispirit of America today is seif-asser-
ton. buster, dazzling charms to ii-
veigle, but no character to sustain the
charms. Hurry III the completion OF
work bat no lasting satisfaction from
the work. Pushing oneself forward
for recognition and respect, but moth
ling good TO show why. Fighting for
Iascendeney but with no worth to jus
tify it. Here, therefore, must follow
Ein each of these triumphs the shadow
Of the cross of defeat, disappoint. .s.ss.... s.s.. !.
and distress. You may triumph for
IA little, but YOU soon will be swallowed
down bs shadow, for you have not
prepared yourself thoroughly to stand
the test. The test is humility HUI
millty Is patience, and JOY in modeaty,
self.suppcession, working with your
best powers at your chosen or given
task, that you may present II per-
feet. Here time does not enter TO
ltwit you. Money does not enter to,
tempt you. Place does not enter to
allure you. You will your place and
do your duty without desire for the
flattery Of empty pates OF the charms
Iof smiling simpetons. You tell no
one about your duty, you simply do it
thoroughly You follow Christ. You
humble yourself Here ARE four ques-
tiona for self examination, taken from
la bishops devotion:
/ Can you bear it that another
Ishould get the credit for what you
have done, q Is it enough that God
Ishould know
2 Which motive ii stronger in the
work You are doing today, Gods
glory, the good Of the world, or that
you should win?
3. Can you bear to do obscure work
that brings no praise nor credit, yst
| which you know Christ wants you to
as
1, Can You rejoice to see another
succeed Iii the work where you have
failed
You are ii the very presence Of
Jesus Christ when before these search
I ing questions. They test your humll-
| ity. lie humbled Himself.
This We should teach and practice
| daily This we should teach our little
ones and see that they practice ii
Iaaily Ii is on this that true Chris
tim civilization should be built II is
] Christ Himself calling 10 you: Take
| my yoke, learn Of me, for ! am meek
and lowly ia heart. and We shnll find
est to your souls. Shadows that
mag threaten but viii soon vanish out
II sight Perpetual triumph viii be
bailt uisn the base OF humility.
The regular Easter services next
sunday, Solemn Celebration Of the
lioly Communion ut 100 am: Church
school III i0.Oe am, High Choral Cell
hfntion of tho Holy Communion with
sermon, subject Victory Eternal at
lit;10 an Fvensong. special anthems.
aua sermou at loo pm Tie children 4
Esaster program viii be rendered on
Low Sunday, III 400 pm, the 27th
instant You are invited most COR
daily Come and worship with us.
i'he men ef the church, with the
assistance Of Mr. Cain. secretary of
the Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew, will
hegin their Attendance Campaign
np Sunday, the 18th INST, to crowd
he church with aevout worshipers.
The pablie will he requested specifi-
eaI4y "a accept kindly invitations 10
EaA8f8FABA n skA kfiAt ksAifA ? Will N1lS3
hape af nlaling It their outward spia-
itaal temple There will he no com
pet toa with other churches, no in
dueHlp el ctldearoi 20 secude members
of other religious faiths To join Us
There will be, however. steady
kindly and respectfully nsistent ap
peal to men and women TO come will
] rs and share the gracious gifts of tn,
Spirit ef Christ. Young people VIII,
wish 10 be directed in the most propel
way and VINO are aspiring after ths
Inobest mot demagogy, not mere num-
hers, not flattery, but the strong ans
aohlest, the correct and most accept
i able, older and old people who wish I,
| improve IN knowledge and understand
ing and in spirit-we most cordial,
J. invite YOU We shall be happy t,
welcome you.
Remember Our Easter services
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