News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-02-15


! WI Wfg f@s which every needy
individual could
bring his problems. Help of every
description would be offered; old age
pensioned heads Of families with In
sufficient income given a grant for the
maintenance and education Of the
children; widowed mothers paid a
stated income; orphaned children
would have equal chance with those
| in well salaried homes; the weak
would be protected; the crushing load
of the oppressed lifted; every effort
made to tighten the burden of the
toiling, struggling masses. What do
you suppose would be the experience
of such a bureau? Would it do any
business? l other words, do men and
women in this great land need helpP
Have they any problems? If ever there
was time when such bureau would
be rushed, it is now.
This is the very offer that God an
nounced long ago, in the text. He
has offered help in time of need. I
wonder how many of the readers of
this sermon have ever availed them
selves Gf Gods offer and have secured
real, practical, timely help in some
hour of need. The Apostle Paul, who
wrote these words, had tested them
fully. We learn this from the catalog
of his experiences in Ii Corinthians
IL 1928 and again in the sixth chapter
of the same epistle, verses 4-1O. He
wrote to the Philippians in a similar
strain: 81 know both how to
abound and to suffer need" We could
have no doubt that he received help
in this variety of experiences, for in
Acts % ID he declares, Having there
fore obtained help of God, l continue
unto this day." ana again in Phil 4:19
he asserts that God will supply all
our needs, according to His riches in
glory by Christ Jesus. The Apostle
Paul found source of help to which
he invites every needy soul for a share
in the good things so freely and fully
supplied. What welcome news to
struggling. perplexed mortals is an
nounced in this text!
First, there is a PLACE that offers
help. This suggests the practical
not simply advice given based Oh
beautiful theories, but tangible help
for life's perplexlties. Just as real as
the need, is the help offered.
Second, that place is THRONE. A
throne is symbolical of wisdom and
power. Furthermore, a throne is the
most carefully guarded place in the
world of men. 1t Is the seat of au.
thority of the king, whose presence
is august and fearful; to enter which,
unbidden, is death. Yet we are in.
vited to come boldly to the throne of
the text, to find help in time of need.
Third it is a THRONE OF GRACE.
All, that matchless word, grace"
makes all the difference. Why is it
a throne of grace? Because upon
it is not only the King, but High
Priest, who has made Precipitation for
sinners, reconciling them, as enemies,
unto God and making it possible for
them to be admitted to the secret place
of the Most High. 1t is the presence
on the throne of the One who offered
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of Himself for sin, that turns it from
a habitation of justice and judgment
into a household of grace. Here we
may come, no longer as suppliant
citizens of the realm, but as rightful
children of the Fathers heart.
Last of all: How do we conner
There is only one entrance to the
throne room; it is by the way of petit
ton. So there is only one way to the
throne of grace, that is by the beauti-
full gate of prayer. Has prayer any
value? "For he that cometh to God
must believe that He is and that He
Is the rewarder of them that diligent-
ly seek Him." Is prayer practically
Ask those who frequent the throne.
Has God not said, "If We then being
evil know how to give good gifts I'M
to your children. how much more shall
your Father which is i'm heaven, give
good things to them that ask Him."
Prayer may fail. God can never fail.
He will answer every prayer Let