DISCIPLINE. Without the hard and arduous process of "breaking-in," a horse is not fit for steady and profitable labour. Much of our bitter trials and heart-bruising hardships come upon us by way of breaking-in. They chasten the spirit, and make us more ready and willing to do the will of God. "No affliction for the … Continue reading “1061. DISCIPLINE.”
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1058. CARPET CHRISTIANS.
CARPET CHRISTIANS. A carpet knight is one who has been dubbed a knight, not because of his military exploits, but on account of mere court favour. He bears the name but lacks the nature of a true knight. Many in like manner are dubbed with the name Christian because of their kindly, genial character, but … Continue reading “1058. CARPET CHRISTIANS.”
1059. TEMPER.
TEMPER. A man is said to be "nettled" when he has got into a hot temper. Does that mean that the man has been seized with a moral nettle-rash, and that his whole being bristles with sharp, stingy things, so that no matter where you touch him you are sure to smart for it? Temper … Continue reading “1059. TEMPER.”
1056. THE TIME IS SHORT.
THE TIME IS SHORT. The time is short! If thou wouldst work for God it must be now; If thou wouldst win the garland for thy brow, Redeem the time. With His reward He comes; He tarries not; His day is near; When men least look for Him will He be here; Prepare for Him! … Continue reading “1056. THE TIME IS SHORT.”
1057. A CURSE CURED BY A CURSE.
A CURSE CURED BY A CURSE. There is an old legend that during a plague an angel showed to Charlemagne the root of the carline thistle as a cure for the plague. Thistles are a fruit of the curse. We do not much believe the legend that the root of that which represents a curse … Continue reading “1057. A CURSE CURED BY A CURSE.”
1054. THE GOSPEL.
THE GOSPEL. When John Knox landed in Scotland from Geneva the news flew like lightning over the country. The inhabitants of Edinburgh rushed into the streets. All business was instantly given up. Mounted messengers sped everywhere shouting the joyful tidings, "John Knox is come." The whole land was moved and stirred by the inspiration of … Continue reading “1054. THE GOSPEL.”
1055. PLANTED IN CHRIST.
PLANTED IN CHRIST. It is a singular and beautiful providence of God that nearly all the plants in hot climates, where the rain is scarce and the rivers few, have "tubrous roots buried far beneath the ground," so that they know not when drought cometh, and are almost independent of their outward circumstances. Such is … Continue reading “1055. PLANTED IN CHRIST.”
1052. DELIGHTING IN DARKNESS.
DELIGHTING IN DARKNESS. A traveller in the Isthmus of Darien tells us of a tribe of Indians who have such weak eyes that they cannot endure sunshine. They sleep in the daytime, and are all alive in the night. They do what a great many in our own country do: they love the darkness rather … Continue reading “1052. DELIGHTING IN DARKNESS.”
1053. CHANGING THE APPEARANCE.
CHANGING THE APPEARANCE. In South America some curious birds are seen with yellow feathers. The Indians have learned the art of making these birds change the colour of their feathers. They pluck them out, then inoculate the fresh wound with a secretion from the skin of a toad. The feathers which afterwards grow are of … Continue reading “1053. CHANGING THE APPEARANCE.”
1050. THE BREAD OF LIFE.
THE BREAD OF LIFE. The body has a remarkable power of assimilation. No matter how varied the articles of food, all are received and so assimilated that the eater is made strong thereby. The soul as well as the body needs a variety of food if it is to grow up thoroughly developed in every … Continue reading “1050. THE BREAD OF LIFE.”