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Guyton Fisher’s
Creed Sermons
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IV. From the wonders of visi-
bile things this insatiate creature
turns with sublime audacity to the
unseen. He says to himself: ‘‘I
believe a more interesting world
than this is hid from my imperfect
eves: I will improve my vision.”
He constructs his microscope and
revels in worlds more magnificent
than fabled story or poet’s dream.
A drop of water is a universe with
more creatures than the stars of
heaven.
V. And now from things of
earth he turns to the heavens
above. He conceives that God
has hidden another great universe
by putting a veil over his eyes.
He gathers the sand from the sea¬
shore and the alkali from the de¬
sert, mingles them with fire and
flame, and in the magic spell is
born a crystal clean as the win¬
dows of paradise. He breaks the
crystal into pieces, shapes the
fragments iDto a telescope, points
in the sky, and cries in the joy
fijBtis heart, think ‘ T thy have thoughts found it. Oh
after
theel”
But he must needs explore as
well as discover this hidden uni¬
verse. On reason’s wings he takes
his flight to visit far off worlds
and weigh and measure them, like
a very God who puts the hills in
His scale and the mountains in a
balance.
And not even yet does he pause
in his thrilling excursion into the
arcana of nature. He has discov¬
ered and explored and weighed and
measured millions of worlds
hidden by the Divine hand, but
now with audacity colossal he
resolves that he will ascertain the
very stuff these distant worlds are
made of. He constructs his spectro¬
scope and, poor worm of the dust,
groveling on the surface of an in¬
significant planet he declares with
absolute certainty that tire in Mars
is the same as the fire that bums
in a kitchen stove, that iron, sodi¬
um, and other mundane elements
exist in the sun and in those dis¬
tant, stars which the telescope
brings to view.
VI. Well what do you think
of a mind that can gather wisdom
from such vast regions of space
and such an incomprehensible
sweep of time? For he has not
only obliterated space, so to speak,
with his telephone and telegraph,
his steamship and electric car, his
phonograph and wireless messag¬
es, but he has become the angel of
Patmos standing with one foot on
the sea declaring that time shall be
no more! Unlocking the treasure-
house of the past he has gathered
together the widely scattered
leaves of nature’s great volume ol
stone and reading the message of
the Rocks, has spelt out the his¬
tory of our earth for millions of
years before man himself was
born.
Now it must be borne in mind
that all these conquests of know 1 -
edge have been made under cir¬
cumstances which have constantly
hindered the acquisition of
wisdom. One-third of man's life
must be spent in sleep,—"tired
nature’s sweet restorer balmy
sleep.” Another third must be
given to toil, mental or manual, to
keep soul and body together. So
that two-thirds of life are consum¬
ed, and only a portion of the re¬
maining third cun be given to delv¬
ing in the minds of knowledge, for
a thousand circumstances in social
and political duties call the mind
away from study and research.
And then just as we learn the al-
phabet of the great book of science
death claims his prey.
Suppose the limitations removed;
suppose it were not necessary to
sleep, not necessary to toil in the
sweat of the brow for the food one
must eat, so that the whole of life
could be given to the acquistion of
knowledge: and ^suppose it were
not necessary to die! Whereunto
then would man’s knowledge have
attained?
destiny Capacity indicates destiny, and
in proportion to that ca-
that pacity. What capacity is here
must forever waste unless
THE FITZGERALD LEADER, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1911
these limitations of time and sense
shall be removed. Man has
dowments and aspirations he does
not need as citizens of this world
only. Why give him these lofty
powers and theu chain him to
earth? It is not like God so to
act.
Suppose one of New York's
great millionaires should go out
West and search until he finds on
the summit of some range of
mountains near the Pacific coast a
little pond far away from'anv rail¬
way or city or habitation of civi¬
lized man; and in that little pond
he builds at a great expense a ship,
perfect in all its appointments, and
vastly larger than the Mauretrnia
or the famous Dreadnaughts of
England and America. How would
y° u regard such an act? Howev-
er much you might admire the skill
of the architect or engineer, or the
beauty of its adornments, you
would pronounce it an act of folly
to put such a ship in such a place.
You would say that a canoe and
not a battie-ship, a skiff and not an
ocean liner, were better for such a
little pond. The broad ocean is
necessary for the mighty machin¬
ery, out on the deep it could have
been used for the purpose of a
great commerce or the strong de¬
fense of a great country: but in
this little pond its beauty is not
seen, its power is powerless, its
strength is of no avail.
If there is no life beyond the
grave, then God has built an
ocean-liner and put it in a duck-
pond. He has made roan with
marvelous powers lor endless life
and knowledge, and then placed
upon these powers such limitations
-that they-can never be adequately
exercised.
But suppose about the time we
have groifrn hoarse in laughing at
the folly of our millionaire,
should tell us that he has con-
structed a great ship railway sim¬
ilar to that which Eads projected
across the Ameiican isthmus; and
suppose that we stand by and
that mighty ship, by the aid
welldevised machinery, lifted from
the little pi rad, moved along
iron track, and floated out upon
bosom of the peaceful
where would ue the folly?
This is exactly God’s way.
has put an ocean-liner, the human
soul, in a little pond; but He
also constructed a great ship
way, called the railway of death,
by means of which He
after a ti.me to lift this
ship from the the diminutive
of time, and float it out upon
vast at cl boundless ocean of
tv.
And this Is what Je-us taught.
“Let not your hearts be troubled.
1 go to prepare a place for you.
In My Father’s house are many
mansions.” Plenty of room for
the human soul in its endless
for knowledge, its longings after
light and life and love.
I believe in God, God believes
in Christ! If there be a God,
Christ had such a hold on Him as
to receive in his life the Divine ap-
proval and power, Be that Force
behind all things personal or im¬
personal, Christ svas familiar with
it: if that Force was blind, Christ
led it. The winds and the waves
obeyed His will: disease and sin
fled before His word; despair and
sorrow retired at his royal man-
date, while hope and gladness took
their places on the throne: and
death—cold, sullen death—death
relentless and remorseless, was
discomfited and swallowed up in
victory when He touched its sham-
ed and blackened face. The ages
that since have come have [sounded
no recall to that manifesto at the
Jordon. “This is My well-beloved
Son. in whom J am well pleased.”
And He who is the
head of the world’s mightiest in-
liuence is the One who said to
troubled hearts, “If it were not
so. I would have told you.” it
tells all else we need to know. He
tells of sin and He tells its cure.
He read the hunger of the human
Kpurt and Hp fills it with rio-ht-
eousness. u le saw . he lestless , n
light that waked from slumbrous
eyes and turned questioningly to-
ward the grave, and he said, “I
am the Way: in My Father’s
house are many mansions: if it
were not so 1 would have told
you." 1 believe He would; don't
you? He has never decieved us.
He promises pardon, and you have
received it. He promises the Spir¬
it, and the Comforter has come.
He promises eternal life and shall
we not say, we have received it?
Here again I say, I rest my
faith, if it were not so He would
have told me.
First Baptist Chvirch
At the First Baptist church
Sunday morning the pastor will
discuss “Parasitism in Religion."
At night, “Looking for Jesus.”
cordial invitation is extended to
all to attend the services.
Observes
Libra.ry Da^y
The Georgia Federation of Wo¬
man’s Clubs has appointed Feb. 22
as Library Day. The Fitzgerald
Ciub observed the day by meeting
in the parlor’s of the Elk’s Hall
Wednesday afternoon and listening
to a part of the program as arrang¬
ed by the library and social com¬
mittees.
A business session was .held by
the executive board previous to
the regular meeting, one or two
business items being turned over
to the club to be voted on.
The regular meeting was called
to order by the president, Mrs. J.
B. Wall. Mrs. E. A. Russell was
appointed secretary pro tem.
After roll call by the secretary an
amendment to the constitution was
adopted as follows: An amend¬
ment to Article. IV, Section 5:
The names of candidates must be
presented on an application
signed by the candidate and two
members (not members of the Ex¬
ecutive Board), which, if approved
by the Board, are announced to
the Club, and the election shall be
by ballot at the next regular mee
ting. This will be voted on at the
nextmeeting.
There were present as visitors
Miss Sarah Manne,of Hawkinsville,
Mrs. John King, of Uocheile, Mrs.
Keim, Miss Young, Miss Julia
Prentiss and Miss Elizabeth Mc¬
Carty. \
Little Miss McCarty gave a
pretty recitation about the
red stamp that travels for
Sam. Miss Julia Prentiss recited
“The Victory of Marengo.” Miss
Young gave a humorous selection,
“George Washington’s Namesake’
and for enchore gave ‘The Baby’.
This part of the program
much enjoyed but the music was
omitted on account of there being
no piano available.
A collection was asked of each
member this year instead of the us¬
ual book donation, the money to
placed in the hands of a committee
for the purchase of books.
The meeting was brought to a
close by the club standing and
singing “America”, and the pretty
hatchet souvenirs presented by
Mrs. B. F. Knapp served to ac¬
centuate the patriotic spirit of the
day.
Mrs. L. S. Osborne,
Club Reporter.
If you need money to improve
your farm, I can accommodate
you.
9-8t Chas. B. Teal.
For Sale
Selected planting peas, all kinds
slze o" 1 , ". for
j H. M. Franklin,
14 10 t. Tennille, Ga.
■ BEN HILL CANNING CO l
Held their annual meeting Feb. 24, paying 10 per cent,
dividend on the investment. Machinery all paid for.
The following officers were elected: R. J. Prentiss, President: 1).
Mull, Tisisurer; G. B. A. Kinard, General Manager.
Directors: R. ,J. Prentiss, G. B. A. Kinard, J. M. Stout, 1>. B
Mull, O. P. \\ ebster.
factory. \v e are ready to let contracts lor vegetables , to be planted . . lor ,. our
We will also sell a few shares of the capital stock, for the
purpose of increasing our plant. Those interested call on our
ger, G. B. A. Kinard, who will explain to you. We will can your
f ru jt s an( j vegetables for you at a small cost this season.
Yours Respectfully,
DCTIU DfcIV |_| HILL, 11 A A AS ns !M I s PUI LUmrAL PFIMDAM Y *
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Office 316 E. Pine St. : Fitzgerald, Georgia.
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Union Correspondence
The regular meeting of Ben Hill
County Farmers Educational and
Co-operative Union of A. was held
with Pine Level local No. 1501
Feb. 11th 1911.
MOUSING SESSION
Welcome address by J. L. Hill.
Response, A. L. Huling.
Song by the ladies, Home Sweet
Home.
And then the following subject
was discussed, “Beautifying the
Horae” by A. J. Sword, A. L.
Huling, G. C. Ball and L. Ro-
bitisch.
At noon hour dinner was spread
and enjoyed by all present.
At 1 o’clock secret session began,
called to order by Pres. G. C.
Ball and the remainder of the
evening was devoted entirely to the
business of the Union.
The next meeting will be held
with Troup Local at Dorminey’s
Mill March the 11th 1911.
Every body cordially invited
and those living near, bring well
filled baskets.
C. L. Williamson,
Correspondent.
Ashton Graded School
Mr. D. R» Hornton spent Sun-
day very pleasantly in town.
Mr. Jouse Whittle gave Mr.
Fred Robitzsch a call Sunday.
We are sorry to state that Mr.
Robitzsch is quite sick at
this writing,
Miss Eftie Middlebrook and Mr.
Fred Robitzsch were seen out
driving Sunday p. ra.
Our school is holding up nicely
and although the weather has been
tine not more than one or two have
stopped to go to work.
We are glad to state that those
who have had Smallpox in this
section are almost well and there
are no more new cases in sight.
Mr. Willis Dykes is just a little
sick this week from the effects of
falling in the creek the other day
while putting up a wire fence.
Our Sunday School seems to be
moving on nicely. The literature
for the school has come and every
one is invited to come out and take
a part.
Our farmers are busy breaking
land and hauling guano. Some
have already said they were going
to make as much cotton as they
could till Mr. Boll Weevil comes
and then raise something else.
The singing given by Mr. Wal¬
ter Robitzsch Friday night was en¬
joyed very much by a crowd of
both young and old people. We
are always glad to see the old peo¬
ple out on such occasions.
Buffalo Bill.
II. ELKINS. JOSEPH B. WALL
ELKINS & WALL,
Attorneys at Law,
Rooms 408-11 tiiirlmtt-l>onova.i) HuUdiug
Will Practice in all the Courts.
You Will Find All First-Cla-ss
Workmen eat The
O. K. Barber Shop,
Under Flnl Nallona.1 B»nk
P B OWEN. Mgr.
GREAT OCCASION
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CONGRESS
Atlanta, March 8 , 1911 9,10 . and II, Georgia
This Great Congress deals with the South, its
Resources, its Progress, Prospects,Climate and
its Destined share in National Development.
Addresses by some of the mostProminent men of theNation.
The President of the United States will attend, and his
subject will be “A GREATER NATION THROUGH A
GREATER SOI JTH. ’ ’ Ex-President Col. Theodore Roose¬
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Statesmanship for and Business Endeavor.” A splendid pro¬
gram each day has been arranged. Low excursion
rates via
Atlanta, Birmingham Sl Atlantic R. R.
Tickets on sale March 5th, 6th, 7th and for
trains scheduled to arrive Atlanta before noon.
March 8th. Good to return to and including
March 20th.
This is one of the greatest meetings of its kind
ever held in the South. ' You should make your
plans to attend the congress and aid in the great
work of South's Progress and Development.
W. H. LEAHY, E. H. FELL,
Gen’l Pass. Agent. Ass’t Gen’l Pass. Agent.
Atlanta, Georgia.
Grand Aviation Meet
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MARCH 2-3-4, 1911
Flights Made Daily
Low Round-Trip Fares Via
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Only $2.75 from Douglas
Tickets on sale March 2 3 and for fore-
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return limit March 5,1911.
Convenient Schedules—First-Class Service.
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Gen’l Pass. Agt., Trav. Pass. Agt.,
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When Traveling
To South Georgia
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Investigate
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Schedules and train service,
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PLIES1 i YTERIAN CHURCH.
U«r. Grant St. and Palm Ave.
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<>" th( - rtrht an,i9ll,ml f“? flays " f
*cli month at ii a, m. ami .mu p. m.,
there will ne preaching services,
d’he Sunday School 1 meets every
Sunday, at m a. m. 2. V Barden,
All are cordially invited,
Rev. Albeit Pierce, stated supply
FIRST M. K. CHURCH.
Lee and Magnolia Sts.
E. J. Hammond, Pastor.
Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning
worship at 11:00. Epworth League at
p. m. Evening worship at ".■45,
Prayer service Thursday evening
at 7:45. The general public, especially
strangers invited to all these sendees.