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THE CHRISTIAN’S BURSARY. In Scotland a "bursar" is a student whose maintenance comes from funds derived from endowment. Every student in the school of Christ, whose heart has been yielded to God, has received the divine bursary of all-sufficient grace. "My grace is sufficient for you; My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2Co_12:9). To … Continue reading “0970. THE CHRISTIAN’S BURSARY.”

REMEMBER THE YOUNG. The Christian ministry should resemble the pretty little "Juniper," which brings forth young berries while the older ones are ripening. If it neglected the young ones it would soon have no old ones to care for. While seeking to bring older Christians to maturity, let us not forget the children. "Feed My … Continue reading “0967. REMEMBER THE YOUNG.”

FAITH. Very many years ago a man was condemned to be hanged. While on the scaffold he asked a drink of water. His request was granted, but his hand shook so much that he could not drink it. "Take time," said the king, who sat by to see the end of the law, "you will … Continue reading “0968. FAITH.”

UPRIGHTNESS. It is possible even in the Christian life to be practising what in worldly affairs would be called "jobbing." A jobber is one who tries to turn his official position and actions to his own private advantage. Religious jobbers are those who seek holy office and do Christian work for their own selfish ends. … Continue reading “0965. UPRIGHTNESS.”

INDECISION. There is a fable of a hungry ass that was put between two bundles of hay. It looked at the one, then at the other, and could not decide which to eat first, till it died of starvation. Just about as stupid and foolish are those who halt between two opinions till they die … Continue reading “0966. INDECISION.”

THE POWER OF UNITY. In Western Africa there is a terrible insect called the "Driver Ant." They move in immense crowds, and every living thing flies before them. No animal can withstand them. Singly they are utter insignificance itself. What would be the influence of Christianity if all who profess it, and possess it, were … Continue reading “0963. THE POWER OF UNITY.”

DROWNING LUSTS. There is a species of eagles which are bold enough to attack the seal. They suddenly fix their claws into its flesh, and by the strength of its wings pull the seal ashore. But sometimes the seal is too strong for the eagle, and not being able to let go its hold it … Continue reading “0964. DROWNING LUSTS.”

REVIVING NEEDED. The Rev. J. G. Wood, in his "Homes without Hands, tells of an artificial colony of ants prepared for experiment, that when the ants got languid and ceased to work for lack of moisture a slight shower of spray would set them all in activity with renewed energy. Many a Church is inactive … Continue reading “0961. REVIVING NEEDED.”

PRAYER. It is one of the greatest wonders of this inventive age that two little instruments in tune with each other, although a thousand miles apart, can respond to each other. The roaring sea, or towering mountains, cannot interrupt, as long as the instruments are true to each other. In tune with the will of … Continue reading “0962. PRAYER.”

THE GOOSE NATURE. The goose has always been a name of reproach. Darwin says, "This bird deserves some notice, as hardly any other anciently domesticated bird has varied so little." It seems that centuries have not improved the goose. In this it resembles the "carnal mind"-unchanged, and unchangeable in midst of all the advances of … Continue reading “0959. THE GOOSE NATURE.”