The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-08-23

He will make them beautlful as
the oval lily, permanent as the
deep-rooted cedars of Lebanon,
fruitful as the verdant olive, and
fragrant as the odoriferous
shrubs and flowers OF the Le-
banon mountains. (2) The prOph-
cts assurance is to the effect
that they that dwell under his
shadow shall return. They shall
not always remain alienated from
God and manned by successive
calamities. AS the buried grain
breaks the clods and energies
above the surface in living
strength, so will Israel recover
finally from its desolations. 1t
shall also blossom as the vine
with the promise of glorious
fruitage. 1t shall further enjoy
a glad fruition comparable to the
aromatic restorative wine of the
famous vineyards of Lebanon.
81 The nations profession in
wolves abandonment of its idola-
tries. 1t renounces false gods in
the decisive interrogatory. What
have to do any more with
idols?" (4) The Lords response
to genuine repentance is ever
and absolutely gracious: 81 have
answered and will regard him"
Divine favor is naturally followed
by 60 The nations prosperity.
1t is like the green fir tree re-
its foliage alike in the
heat of summer and the cold of
winter. 1t attains royal stateli-
ness despite handicaps and hind
RANGES. But lest the nation should
become proud and forgetful, it is
of CO. The Lords
claim: From me is thy fruit
found" Certainly the giver of
life is the source of fruitfulnesS.
THE PRIVILEGE OF LOVE
(HOSEA 14)
Capacity for the Careful:
There is the privilege of Gods
love. 1t is the privilege of wis
dom for he is the source of wis
dom. 1t is the privilege of I'M
derstanding for we are :, in the
dark without his aid. 1t is the
of prudence for. he
shows the good and the right
way. 1t. is the privilege of knowl-
edge for we know little unless
we know the truth in him. 1t is
the privilege of holiness for his
ways alone are right and none
other can lead us in the right
way. 1t is the privilege of right
eousness for the just shall walk
in Jehovah's ways. 1t is the priv
ilege. of Justice for while trans
gressors fail. and fall those who
love God will serve and shine.
GOD is LOVE
% Love Divine. 81 loved him."
There is no human love like that.
1t is unmerited. 1t is infinite. 1t
is everlasting.
(2) Love Calling. 81 called
prophets called them" The
voice of God is sweet and tender
to the listening ear and the un-
derstanding heart. Why should
we ever turn a..deaf ear when he
speaks? Who can have the heart
to sit still when he calls?
90 Love Teaching. 81 taught
Ephraim to walk" Love is the
best teacher on earth. Who can
impart genuine instruction with
out it? Christ was the greatest
teacher because he loved more
deeply than any other. ID is love
that sets our feet in the right
path.
(4) Love Holding. 81 took
them on my arms" Were they
about to fall? Were they fatigued
and fretful? Were they lonely
and hungry to feel the heartbeat
of love? Then God took them
on his arms Of sympathy and
He always does.
60 Love, Healing. II healed
them" He notices every smart
and bruise. He knows what to
apply to effect a cure. Often he
applies the medicine without the
patients knowledge. But healing
comes from no other source.
co Love Guiding. 81 drew
them with hands of love-" 1t is
a beautiful picture of training
little child in the use of hands
and feet. How else can we be
led in the right path? Who else
is so interested in our proper de-
velopment?
moe M0THERED 2 KITTENS