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pears the figure of the Virgin Mary, on
those of Montserrat an emblematic figure
of faith, while those of Nevis present
the anachronism of Columbus gazing
through a telescope.
Beginning a Collection.
The best method of beginning a collection
of stamps is to purchase one or
more packets from a reputable dealer.
. These may be arranged by countries in
a blank book, or better in an album es
peciauy prepared for postage stamps.
Such albums may be obtained for almost
any sum one Is willing to spend.
Duplicate stamps should always be preserved,
best in a blank book, for exchange
with other collectors. After a
collection is once begun it may be added
to by exchange and by purchase of
packets while one's collection is small,
of sets of stamps when it grows larger,
and from approval sheets which are sent
out by dealers to responsible parties.
Search through the files of old letters
will often bring to light many
stamps of no little value. If one has
access to such letters from 1861 to 1865
he may run across Confederate stamns.
some of which, especially the so-called
'locals,' or provisionals, may have quite
a little value. (These will be treated of
in another article.) Such stamps should
be preserved carefully on the original
envelope until they have been pronounced
upon by some competent person.
Neatness always adds to the pleasure
and value of collections. Stamps
should be obtained and kept in the most
perfect condition possible, and it is best
to fasten them in the album by hinges
of onicn-skin paper, which can be bought
for a trifle.
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of postage stamps Is not thrown away,
still a beginner should hardly be urged
to look upon his collection as a direct
investment. It is true that few stamps
decrease #in value, while some increase
rapidly as time goes on, and even small
collections made a generation ago may
have today large value. But the information
and enjoyment to one's self and
one's friends gained from collecting is in
itself ample compensation for the small
amount of money used In making a respectable
collection.
Lexington, Va., VV. & L. University.
COMMUNION-PRAYER.
As we.become more familiar with men
of various nations we are more sensible
or tne similarity of human hearts as
found In natural men.
So It is with Christians.
Our experiences are very similar, and
what helps one is sure to help another.'
The preacher with an experience of his
own is the one who touches his hearer.
I often feel we Christians are too reticent,
especially we Presbyterians, and
do not tell often enough what the Lord
has done for us, and what has helped us
spiritually. It may be a very simple ex
perience, but it may help some weaker
brother over a dark road.
With this preface, I want to pass on
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' a book that has helped me In my prayer
life.
It is, Inter-communion with God, by
Dr." Tailing, Toronto, Canada. The idea
of the author is, prayer a communion
with God.
I quote from it: "To almost all minds
"Prayer" suggests the idea of petition;
yet petition is but a small part of what
the word stands for. Prayer includes
besides petition, adoration, thanksgiving,
confession, self-dedication, as well
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Now the phrase "communion with
God" includes all those various attitudes
of mind and heart, in our approach
to God; and It suggests what the idea
of petition does not, that our coming to
God is rather to commune with Him
than to ask for things."
"Were we more general to adopt
the word "communion" our very terminology
would help men to see that prayer
is verily a comprehensive inter-communion
with God Prayer is not
a matter of words uttered, but an inner
attitude and movement of the spirit."
Our catechism definition of pr?yer
makes it consist of three parts, petition,
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true for public prayer, but Is not effective
private prayer, more a realization of
God's presence?
An inner consciousness of our own
weakness and unworthiness and a realization
of God's love and mercy and also
His greatness.
There may not be a word Bald, Just
an uplifting of the heart to God, a verltohla
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we look Into the eye of a friend, and
feel the hand clasp but not a word Is
spoken.
The two great means for growth in
grace and spiritual development are
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study of God's word and prayer. For
prayer to become an effective means of
spiritual development it must be a comr
munlon with God.
Why do so many Christians pray so little?
It is not for lack of time, but because
they feel no benefit from their
prayers, as the ship's officer said to me,
"I used to pray, but I found that my
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the essential idea of prayer.
Prayer is confession, thanksgiving
and petition, and it is something more.
Until our prayers become a communion
with God we will not enjoy them,,
nor will our souls grow thereby.
I fear we all know too well how sin
clouds our communion, that one unforgiven,
that anger, envy, pride?how they
separate as a thick cloud between us
and God.
Communion makes possible the realization
of the command, pray without
ceasing, for it is possible to have the
heart constantly feeling God's presence.
A. H. Patterson.
Suckien, China.
ALL MISSOURI GLAD.
Westminster College is glad with all
Missouri that President A. Ross Hill has
decided to stay with Missouri State University.
Presbyterians have special reason
for being glad. Dr. Hill Is a Presbyterian
elder. The Church in Missouri
needs such a man. Moreover, Dr. Hill
believes and savs that ? _n?
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give larger value to young men just after
their high school period than they can
get in a great university. That is the unbiased
testimony of a great educator. Dr.
Hill wants boys first at college and then
at the university.