The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1933-04-15

a little singular that the trans
/ figured Lord and his celestial
viSitants should meet for the dis
cusSion of the one theme OF the
lcrucifixion. But it was q part
of the strengthening of soul for
the bitter Sufferings he must
soon endure. When Peter and
his companions who had been
heavy with sleep were fully
awake they beheld the gloritied
Lord and the two attendants at
his side. How their eyes must
have Toasted on that sublime
scene! Alas, the heavenly guests
were vanishing! Could they not
be detained? In this upper cir
Gle on the bright summit the dis
ciples would remain and not re-
turn to the hard realities Of life
in the valleys below. Hence the
proposals Of Peter to make three
tabernacles for Jesus, Moses and
Elijah. But the impetuOuS
apostle knew not the full mean
Ing and possible effects of his
words. Hence no response was
given or recorded. While Peter
was speaking the oVerShadowlng
cloud envelOped Jesus and his
visitors, hiding the latter from
view. Then from the liGht-cloud
came the divine voice declaring:
"ThiS Is my beloved Son, hear
him" Naturally the disciples
were afraid. The presence of
the Father, the visible and audi
/ bic manifestations Of his glory
and power, the consciousness of
/ their own weakness and sin, fill
ed them with awe and dread
solemnity. They fell on their
faces and were trembling in their
J fright when Jesus came and
ItOuched them uttering the calm
words, Arise, be not afraid"
Rising from the ground they
found that the bright cloud had
vanished, the Sainted viSitantS
were gone, the heavenly voice
was hushed, and they were alone
with Jesus.
Third, Descend with him to the
place of service. On the summit
had beamed a heaven of bliss and
glory, down in the valleys were
waiting disciples, needy multi
tudes, arduous toll, bitter hos
tility. and ultimate death. Yet
the descent must be made; for
the path from momentary bliss
| to undying glory lies through the
deep. dark valley of humiliation.
First, The poor fad was in a
most deplorable condition. He
was afflicted with 4 dumb spirit.
1t was more than an aggravated
case of epilepsy, for an evil
spirit had much to do with the
| physical malady. SO there was
added terror to the CONFUSION
which threw him on the ground
or cast him into the fire or the
water, fOaming at the mouth,
grinding his teeth and pinlng
away.
| Second, The distressed father
had come in an agony Of hope
that these renowned miracle
workers could cure his son. But
Jesus was away at the moment
Fof his arrival, being on the
! Mount Of TRANSPORTATION.
! Third. The disciples, anxious as
they were TO relieve the demon
i lac boy and his distressed father,
were unable, to cast out the dumb
spirit. Perhaps they sought to do
so in their own name or for their
Town fame. At any rate, the re-
quisite power was lacking at the
critical moment.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Fourth. On his return just then
Jesus was confronted with the
fpitiable case. The father. APP
pealed directly to him. He told
Of the condition Of his boy. He
declared that the affliction had
LASTED from childhood. He sought
the Great Healer's help if indeed
he could reach such case. In
stantly Jesus put the responsible
ity back upon the father whose
faith was necessary to effect the
cure. Under this new responsible
lily the father cried out confess
ing his faith, but afraid Of his
,iunbelief and desiring to be saved
from it. Then Jesus rebuked the
, evil spirit and cast it out, al
though. in final CONFUSION it left
, the lad so limp and lifeless that
many thought he was dead. How
a ever, Jesus took him by the hand
raised him up, and restored hin
, well to his father. -. r
Fifth. What was the secret Of
the cure? Why could not the
disciples cast out the evil spirit
Jesus put his finger upon the
defect. Faith was necessary a!
they had seen And the praye,
, of faith must be offered in ut
: imost sincerity before sicl
world is made well.
E FOLLOW THE CHRIST OF
GLORY AND POWER 49,. g.
First, Follow the Pilgrim
Christ. ''Taketh with him--an,
mringeth them" 1t was q lionel!
g journey up a steep mountain
n Suppose the favored three dis
: ciples had declined to go. Wha
a blessing they would have miss
= ed! where he leads me | vii
follow" -,.. ., ...
Second. Follow the Praying
! Christ. "Up into high noun
tain apart" He went up int
1.-THE mountain to pray. And nom
!. ever prayed like the Son OF Man
Nearly all the great events o
nj his career on record were mark
e ed by prayer.
II Third, Follow the Prophet
It Christ. There appeared unit
: him Moses and Elijah. Tn