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THE UNION-RECORDER. MILLEDGEVILLE. CA., DECEMBER 3. 1*31
A Consoling Certainty
By Re'
Rickard A. Bel.hai
Mary
"j*t a.id greatest Rood; for s'
s •‘Rood’’ to be holy, harmless, un
defiled, separate from sinners.” the
. divine goal is none else and nothing
| ;e(p. Attending the great Inventories
Exhibition just outside London quite
i number of years ago. the writer,
a ith many others, became interest-
d in the huge “Weaving Machine."
We saw th-* shuttles at work, andjtory
knew they were working accordin'.: i T ic architecture of the
‘.o plan some beautiful design or ._n s ts large plantation*, profusion,
understand" pattern. But all that we could see, an( j plenty. Sts quaint beauty
n..A.. Iveen «« « mass of knots, ends of threads ( breathe* a spirit of grace, ease, and
a confused combination’ of col- elegance, interwoven with visions of
ow Johnson
the state of Gcor-
can lx found a mo»c historic
L - than MiUedgeville. It hai
nder of the most romantic nq#l
iresque period of Georgia’s his-
‘•And we know that all things
work together for good to them that
love God, to them who are called
according to Hi. purpose— (Rom.
8:28).
Thank God for the “we know.” It
is rightly worded. Had it been
see,” "we feel.” “we
there doubtless would have I
greatly hesitancy of acceptance, t n ar— “ ' “ „ .. i , V . , ,1 „V . V. .
u staining as to the “truth" which ■ ore 4 8, lk*; nothing specially attrac-1 unbounded hospitality. And could the
follows. In these days of so much un
certainty, it is comforting and
ful to have a quiet, confiden
suraiue “ttylt all things work to
gether for good to them that love
God, to them that are the called ac
cording to His purpose." But how do
we know? Because God’s word says
so, “The steps of a good man are
ordered by the Lord; and He de-
lighteth in his way.’ Because of the
experience of ethers: Joseph said to
his brothers, “But as for you, ye
thpught evil against me; but God
meant it for good.” Jacob said, “All
these things are against me,” when
they were working to put Joseph in
a position to become the world’s
saviour materially preserve hte whole
family, and make way for the com
ing of the world’s Saviour spiritual
ly. Because of our own experience:
looking back over a few years only, ]
tive or biautiful. A remark trf that | old town speak for itself, it would,
•:f.*ct was made, and the suggestion I no doubt, delight in telling of that
that someone call the Weaver who 1 memorable visit of La Fayette on
was in charge. He was called and | Mrrch 27. 28. 29, in 1825.
came; pulled a lever which stopped I The General was visiting America
the working of the machine; then J upon the invitation of President
’cosing a cylinder, turned the ma-j Monroe, accompanied by his son,
tcrial over, showing the design or George Washington La Fayette, and
pattern. Almost everybody imme- j h?s secretary, Lcvasscur. The Gov-
diately exclaimed, “Oh! how beauti- 1 ernor of Georgia at this time was
ful!” This illustrates the working of j George M. Troup,, and it was by his
God. the great Weaver, in the every- J cordial invitation that MiUedgeville
day affairs of the lives of His people, j was so signally honored.
He has a design or pattern, "the im- j The old Ca p ito i f an architectural
age of His Son," and according to > r p] en dor of colonial times, and the
on cither side of the walk to the
door, a nurrucr of daintily dressed
little girls, who brushed long curls
buck from curious eyes and hastily
: eat ranged their tiny beruffled skirts
i • hat they might strew flowers be
fore the visitor.
No partiality was shown in mak
ing up the lists of the guests who
hou'.d attend the fete. The invita
tion was general; all the citizens of
the neighborhood und of the adjoin
ing counties were invi ed to join the
festivities for the price of six dol
lars. The ladies, however entered
free. The guests gathered in the
Representative Chamber of the old
capitol. Each man wore a La v ayette
badge and a white rose, the general’s
own national flower. Supper was
served in the senate chamber at
ten o’clock. The tall candlslabra shed
a soft glow upon the festive board,
and found an answering glow within
the hearts of these Southerners.
The gala event of his visit, how-
rorking it out here and l
all we with our limited
see, is this side of things—aj
of knots, ends of threads, and j
of colors. The day Sow-
stately old Governor’s mansion play
ed an important part in this mag
nificent entertainment.
Governor Troup laid his plans
very carefully, and not the siight-
is coming “the day of Christ; | cs t detail, whereby special courtesies
day ot His appearing ’ when He I cou id be shown the distinguished
turn to view the other side, the visitor, was overlooked ot neglected,
and w atching the development of j right side rand then, yes then, there I His first plan was to make contracts
th : mis. we can now praise God for | will be some exclaiming. “Oh it’s the: with responsible persons, in regard
what at one time we wept over, and image of His Son! How exquisite! | to supplying horses for the convey-
thought the end l<ad come for us. 1 How beautiful!’’ Then we shall say | ance of La Fayette from Savannah
Note three simple things: j it was ail worthwhile; those suffer-j to MiUedgeville. In making his ar-
1—The- plan of God, "aecordioK to K roanin * 5 ' “om infirmi-
HL« promise." God ha, a design fixed “*>• tho8C circumstance, that were
beforehand, for every one of Hia "» tr >' in S and hard a " d * ,m08t
children "to be conformed to the bearable, We did not understand why
image of Hi, Son" (v. 29). What "° many thing, were allowed to com.
then wa, the 'image" of Hi, Son? that " ecmed 80 unnecewary and an-
Writing to the Hebrew,, the «po,tle ' alled for But HE k "°»»i )'«>• “>» ur
ray,. "Holy, hamrle,,. undefiled, Fathcr knows." Some day, up there
septate from .inner,." Those four *»' B “" d crstund. But are you willing
tl/ngs present a beautiful character f° r ®U His working by His Spirit
and they present God’s ideal for all within you and His dealings with-
His children. God says, “Be ye holy, out you, to produce “the image of
for I am holy.” Jesus directed his His Son,” now to be “holy, harmless
disciples to be “harmless as doves.” undefiled, separate .from sinners?”
He said. “Blessed are the pure in It is a “consoling certainty,” “We
heart.” Again, “Come out from know and as we yield ourselves to
sniong them and he ye separate, and the working of His dear Hand, with
touch not the unclean.” loving design, we shall have peace
Se few Christian, seem to know snd rMt of mind and heart '
or else fail to recognize thtf "fact"
that God ha, a “plan" for their i N MEMORY OF MR. I. W. HOOKS
lives: and fewer still seem to know
that He is working to that plan; both , —
directing and permitting those things I® was early in the morning,
and “only” those things which will As the light of day came dawning,
aid in the development of the de- October 12th, 1931 on this day,
rign or pattern; which pattern is A dear father and friend passed
seen in the Person and Life of our away.
Lord Jesus Christ. A God of infinite :>]r. Isaac W. Hook, waa laithful and
wisdom and order could hsrdly be true,
expected to work otheewiae. And an M , kj „ ch d . y , ome friend
He doca. Thu, H.a doing, in their Hul „ wc mUs your , u „ ny .mile,
With kind thoughts and words ali
the while.
Those thfit seem so much like you
i afraid they're very few,
i cannot be truly challenged,
not tie rightly questioned, should not
for one moment be doubted. Let us
keep eyes on the design or pattern,
“The image of His Son.” He there-
fore determine, and dcairca that we i What a j _P>«”“‘ "° rld
should be “holy, harmless, imdeffled,
If all would have i
to forgive
heart so willing
separate from sinners.”
2—The People in it, “Them that!
love God,” “them t*»t are th~ call-! Though you have dipped away
ed”. How important it is to be clear! *be * an( * beyond,
on this. Not everybody snd any-. Leaving behind memories of you :
body indiscriminately. It is not true fond,
of “all” men, although His word tells t The Lord knew what was best,
us He is “not willing that any should , So he lifted you up that you might
perish, but that all should come to I rest, '
repentance." Our Lord said to those j 0 1(! death how you .ting,
our I With sorry to the heart you bring,
i There is a vacant place that
be filled.
of His day, and it is
day, “Ye will not come
that ye might have life." “Whoso
ever will may come and take of the
water of life freely.” But thtey don't
and won’t come. Those however who
do come to the Lord Jesus for etern
al life, and accept His sacrifices as
a sufficient atonement for their sins,
are “the called." They have heard
and obeyed “the gospel call.” that
cometh unto Me, I will in no wise
cast out.” They received Him, and
He received them. Immediately “the
love of God" is shed abroad in their
i* arts by His spirit, and they are
among those who henceforth “love
God.” He becomes a Fcther to thi
ul they become Hi
And i
A CARD OF THANKS
becomes a God to them and they bc-
■ mi His people. These ar-3 they of
'■'•hum it is written. “All things work
together for good.” These are in the
beat, rowing with'the current of His
• *11. that leads to the final landing
age. “the image of His Son.”
3—The Pathway to it — “All
thing-. They travel along the path
way of the "all things” mentioned
in this eighth chapter of Ropians.
Our sufferings (17, 18). our groan
ing. (23), our infirmities (26). our
circumstances (36. 28, 39). These
include and cover the everyday af-
Since it is impossible to see each
person individually, and to thank
each one personally for every kind
ness shown Elizabeth during her.
recent illness; and for the many
lovely flowres and gifts sent her. j
Wc wish to take this opportunity to I
'hank doctors. Nurses, and many
Children: He I friend * "bo bfcve expedited her re-j
*nd partition i« »»nnc#
I S' achieved without sacrificing tha
Howry'' atmosphere.
MR. AND MRS. O. C. HE^ING-
DINE AND FAMILY.
i of 1
• live
the
what i
• call
onplaces” of life,
apostle declares they “work togeth
er.” That means they are all weav
ing into the one design, helping to
make the pattern, leading to the pro-
due* ion of “the image of His Son."
Thus it is “for good,” for the higl*
Every room lui, in addition to
private bath, a radio, coiling fan,
circulating icr water and a Brauty
R*»t Mattrat! on every bad.
Single Room with Both
Double Room with Both
4JO, 5.00, 5.30, 6.50
Twin Beds with Bath
(Two prnoR. i
5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 9.00
Piedmont Hotel
ATLANTA
ever, was the ball which was held
witkin the stately rooms of the old
mansion, on the night of March 28.
V’a^es uf early spring flowers filled
the air with their perfume and no
doubt, reminded La Fayette of his
own sunny France. Logs crackled
merrily in the big open fire places,
for spring was not so tar advanced
but that the evenings were chilly.
Highly polished old silver and glass
ware sparkled, as it caught the gleam
from fire und candle ligh*. Billowing
about the room in hoop skirts were
fair maidens and matrons, faces |
aglow with excitement, In close at-1
tendance were the Southern knieht.
for there were the day, of true chiv'
airy. At the firm strains f rom thc '
violins, the partners found th-i,
places for the stately minuet
tirely too soon the bail
On the following day, General u
Fayette with his ron and secretary
lrft Georiria for Alabama, carryir,.
with him a mental picture of \r j
iedgeville with the capitol and
sion in the foreground, and !eavi ni .
behind him pleasant memories that
Milledftevillc has treasured the--
hundred years.
rangements, Governor Troup did r.ot
forget the surviving soldiers of the
Revolution. Not only did he ir
these veterans to pay their respects
to General La Fayette, but he <
engaged quitters for them. With
what a rush of memories La Fayette
must have greeted these gallant old
men, these reminders of days gone
t”. A fete at the Capitol was planned
to do honor to the outstanding
friend of the colonies, and a re*
of the troops was to precede the
fete.
The arrival of La Fayette in Mil-
Icdgcvillc was announced by the gay
pealing of bells and :hc deep roar of
:?.nnon. Expectant citizens lined the
oad leading to the executive i
lion. Tho General, accompanied by
’•overnor Troup, rode in a barouche,
drawn by four beautiful bay horses.
the horses were reined in at the
gate of the mansion. La Fayette**
“IF I got constipated,
M I would get dizzy
and have swimming
In my head. I would
have very severe
headache.
“For a while I
thought I wouldn’t
take anythin^—may
be I could wear oat
the headaches; but I
found they were
wearing me out.
“I found Black-
Draught would re
lieve this, so when I
have the very first
symptoms, I take
Black-Draught and
now I don’t have the
headache.
“I am a firm be
liever In Black-
Draught, and alter
using it 20 or more
years, l am satisfied
to continue its use.”
—F. 9. MoKinnty, Oraugu
Fork. Flo.
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