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Prayer Meeting Topic.
FOR JANUARY 21, 1914.
E)- the Rev. W. M. Robb.
Subject—^Christ; His Love. Gal.
2 :20, (last clause).
Psalms: 36, No. 97. 51, No. 144.
63, No. 168. 91, No. 250. 103, No.
he was crucified. The old man was himself. It is characteristic of
dying. The new man was gaining love to give. If it did not give,
the ascendency. Ever since he it would not be love. Love gives
bad met the Lord Jesus face to the best. The best Christ could
face on the Damascus road, he give was Himself. It cost Hini
had been learning more of the his heart's blood, but it brought to
love of Christ for him. He loved us life everlasting.
Him because first loved by Him.
Ever after he was constrained by
that love. This was what furnished
the motive power for his marvellous
activity. This was what
kindled the flame of his holy enthusiasm.
The love of Christ is:
I. Divine Love.
"The Son of God." This is the
template that "this man receiveth
sinners;" but to know experimentally
that the "Son of God loved
ME,'' even the "chief of sinners,''
—this is overwhelming.
3. Sacrificing Love.
"Gave himself for me.'' The
same word is used in the passive
in Romans 4:25. It means the
sacrifice upon the tree. God gave
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The secret of Paul's life as a
Christian was Christ. With Him his Son, and the Son of God gave
THE CHRISTIAN NATION. •Vol. 59.
had a remarkable grasp of the doctrines
of grace, and kept herself posted
on all the important Issues of the
day. She fllled a large place in her
home and church, and her labors will
continue to follow. To her tbe promise
was verified, "Thou shall come to
thy grave in a full age, like as a
shock of corn cometh in in his season."
We miss Mrs. George very much. I
had the privilege of stopping in her
home the firstsix weelis I was here.
We had many pleasant conversations
on themes relative to the cause
which the Covenanter Church holds
dear. She delighted to tallt about
great things and I shall never forget
her words of interest and counsel.
J. BOYD TWEED.
GREELEY, COLORADO.
"For me." The sacrifice was vicarious.
He need not have died vid McClelland, formerly of New Children 9 came North Moore to bless St., Ncw their York, home in
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Da­
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CORNFILLE meal. David & Co.,
save for me, and to save me. He
was my substitute. He took my
place. He died for me. His love
for me drove Him to tbe Cross
Castle, Pa,, but recently members of
the Greeley, Colo., congregation, celebrated
the sixtieth wedding anniversary
of this worthy pair, witb a shower
of letters and post cards, 134 in all.
They are spending the winter in Chicago
with a son. Friends from nine
that Pie might deliver me. No
wonder Paul wrote Galatians 6:14.
different states joined in wishing
What manner of love! Truly, the
them joy and happiness during their
love of Christ constraineth us.
remaining years. They wish to pub­
How do you answer His question
licly thank all the kind friends who
remembered them on this occasion.
Aniong the letters received was a
bit of verse written by a daughterin-law,
which gives a short sketch of
this worthy couple, and has been
asked for publication.
Once on a time, some sixty years ago.
One late November day, a youth and
distinguishing title to denote His
divine character. "His Son—the in lohn 21 :i6?
brightness of his glory and the exjiress
image of his person." Before
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all worlds He loved his people, to
al! eternity He loves them. (Jer,
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PRAYER
MEETING.
31:3) tjohn 13:1). None but a
TOPIC FOR JAN. 18, 1914.
Divine person can so do.
"Ambitious Endeavorers." 2
Divine love transcends the hu­
maid
Tim. 2:1-15.
Following the way the human race
man as far as heaven is above the
has ever trod,
earth. There is no mathematical
IN MEMORIAM.
'Neath Pennsylvania's skies of hazy
formula for computing its unknown
quantity. Our feeble emo­
were strangers and pilgrims on the 'Did pledge their troth, as youth and
"These all died in faith * * they blue,—
tions may illustrate but can never
explain the love of Christ, nor
Thro' all the years to come.
Earth * •* but now they desire a maid will do.
Wab theirs, and shall be theirs
better country, that is, an heavenly; He, David by name, was dark of eye
v/heretore God is not ashamed to tie and stern,
fathom its measureless depths. called their God; for He has prepared
for them a city."
slew in days long gone.
As namesake of the one whom giant
Earthly ties are very strong, (Isa,
49:15) but they are not imperishable.
There is one bond that can
Mrs. Christiana George, wife ol She, Mary by name, had sunny hair
Samuel George, died at her home in and eye of blue,
lEeaver Falls, on Monday morning, Gentle in speech, humble in mien.
never be broken. It is the handclasp
of the Eternal Son of God, born in Mt. Pleasant township, Wash­
and heard his word.
December Sth, 1913. Mrs, George was As she of old, who sat at Jesus' feet
John 10:28.
ington County, Pa., February 11, 1843, O'er the youth's head, a score of
2. Personal Love.
She was married to Samuel George, years had passed.
December 24, 1863, and had she lived
until that date this month, they summers,—
"Who loved ME." Paul was
While o'er the maid's, but fourteen
conscious of a personal interest in -ftould have celebrated their golden 0 so young was she, yet skilled in
Christ. There was no question wedding anniversary.
wifely art
about the intimacy of the relationship.
Jesus was Master, Paul was
had made at age of nine.
Besides her husband, fivechildren, A.s "sampler" sheweth yet, her hand
Mrs, J, B. Dodds, Harry J. George,
Emma George, Margaret George, and
servant. He owned no allegiance
William L. George, all of Beaver 'Mid "Scotland's Hills" they wed.
to any other. Loyalty rooted itself
in the assurance of Christ's three sisters and one brother, Mrs. With brave hearts thus they start
Ealls, survive. She leaves behind her And in the house where she was born.
love for him personally. (Song of
W. J. Coleman of AJlegheny, and Mrs, To tread the 'path of married life.
Martha Taggart, Mrs. Margaret Slater
Sol. 2:16).
And early set up family altar.
and 'Mr, William George of Beaver
Where, each morn and eve tbey call
The sense of this personal love Palls. A brother and a sister, Dr. R.
Upon Jehovah's name, and ask
should awaken quick response. It J. George and Mrs. Ella Carithers,
His guidance for their daily need.
is splendid to reflect that "God so
pieceded her into tbe heavenly country.
ioved the world;" it is grand to
Friends gathered round
Mrs. George was a member of the
consider that "Christ loves the
Where'er they chanced to live.
Beaver Palls Reformed Presbyterian
And ever at tbeir bumble board
Church;" it is magnificent to con­
church, Sbe believed in tbe future
Did friend or stranger share a weltrium'ph
of a Covenanted Cause, She
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Seven sons and daughters still survive
To comfort their declining years.
Four have passed beyond, and now
await
In heavenly home, to greet their parents.
When they pass tbe pearly gates.
All gave proof of proverb old.
Given by man of wisdom great.
That youth, who trained aright
In way of good, when old.
From it will not depart.
Faithful in all their house.
Their lives were blessed;
And blessing all received
Who came in touch and knew them
well.
Peace they have known,
Tho' sorrow olt, and trials in their
lives did come.
Yet peace of God, surpassing worldly
peace
".'itler and Moth u', greetings Ave
send
On this glad day, from children far
and near.
All honor to your lives, lived in the
fear of God.
Your sixty years of constancy.
In days when vows are lightly held.
Are lessons to the present age.
Your sons and daughters,
Grandchildren, and great grandchildren
too.
Rise up and call you blest.
May every joy be yours.
And as you this day look
Adown the halls of memory.
May not one act of ours past
Cause you to shed one tear,
Ol feel one sad regret.
We pledge you here our love
And friendship till the last.
Still may you be beside the quiet
waters led.
And in the paths of righteou,3ness
for His name's sake.
And when you come to even time of
life,
God grant it may be light.
—Matilda Stewart McClelland.