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PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF RELIGION , EDUCA TION, LITER A 7 URE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE . VOL. XIX. A Short Cut Through the Bible. o CLEM T. IVEY. CHAPTER V. Let us notice something of the Books of Samuel. These are divided into two volumes which are called First and Second Samuel. These books are not called as they are from the fact that Samuel wrote them, but because of the great prominence that he has in the books. It is possible and also probable that he wrote the first twenty four chapters of the first book, but the twen ty-fifth chapter tells of his death. But if he did write these first chapters, he wrote in the third person and says Samuel and not I. It is very likely that later prophets wrote the remaind er of the two books. We shall study both books together since the second is a continuation of the firvt. We can see in the opening of the book that religion was at a low ebb at this time by noticing the lives of the two sons of Eli the priest. They were corrupt and also caused the people to sin. The principal characters of the book are Eli, Samuel, David and Saul. The time of the events was before and after 1100 B. 0. The. principal events were the birth of Samuel in answer to Hannah’s pray er; The overthrow of Eli and his house and Samuel as the priest; Wars with the Philistines; because of the ill gov ernment of Samuel’s sons Israel desires a king to rule over them and Saul the son of Kish is chosen for the king; He is anointed king but because of his dis obedience to the commands of God, Samuel is commanded to anoint David a* ihe king; David cEy® Goliath, Dm id persecuted at the hand of Saul; The friendship of David and Jonathan ; The second book begins with the death of Saul and the reign of David; Uzzah smitten for not having sufficient rever ench for the ark ; David purposes to build a house for the ark of God but God does not allow him to carry out this purpose ; David shows kindness to the house of Saul; David’s fall and sin against Uriah ; Absalom’s conspiracy; his death ; David numbers the people. As one has said Moses under God was the founder of the Theocracy and Sam uel was the founder of the Monarchy. He did a great work for the children. The next books to be continued are First and Second Kings. The second book is a continuation of the first. As one has said while these books dwell upon the political state of Israel at this time, yet this is a history of the religious conflict between good and evil as they tell of those kings who do good and those who do evil. These books are a continuation of the books of Samuel. First Kings begins where Second Samuel leaves off. These books deal with the principal events in the life of each one of the kings. The division of the kingdom is described. The story of Elijah and Elisha is also given. We will have to conclude these books in the next chapter. (To be continued.) Items irom Spot. Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr J O Gazaway, Mr Thomas A Moore to Miss Estella Gazaway, Esq. T A Hardin officiating. We wish the young couple much success. Mr and Mrs Willie Shadburn visited H J Wolfe Saturday night and Sunday last. Several from here went to Gainesville last week. Mr II Hardin and wife visited Spot Saturday and Sunday last. The Easter supper given at Mr Walter Smith's last Saturday night was much enjoyed, Mr Byrd Heard’s family has moved back to Coal Mountain, Mrs Heard be ing very sick, Mr Earl Banister and wife visited Mrs N T Pirkle and family Saturday night ] as t. BLUE EYES. ®J)je itartlj <fikotgkn A Plea for Missions. Two weeks ago I commenced to write a short series of articles on the above sub ject, and in my first put blame on our preachers for the present condition of things in our churches, so brother F, H. Tallent lays in a plea of not {fuilty on their behalf. Now I don’t propose to enter into a long controversy with broth er Tallant, but Ldo wish to stir up the pure minds of the brethren concerning their duty. As to the condition of the church be ing bad, not even Bro. Tallant will deny, for he says brother Hawkins gives us a sad condition of things is very apparent; that we are too slothful and neglectful on the mission question no one will surely deny. And I will quote Bro. H. TANARUS, In gram of near two months ago at New Harmony. He said he thought religion was at the lowest ebb he ever sa-* 1 it at the present time, So according to Bro. Tallant’s and Bro. Ingram’s testimony there is something not only wrong but very wrong, and we can’t place the Mame on God. Who then? It inust rest on the overseers that he has placed over the work. So if Bro. Tallant should employ some hands to do a certain work and em ploy an expert hand to boss the work, and if it was not done according to con tract, upon whom would he put the blame? Upon the overseer, of course. So the Lord has built his church here in the world to carrv on his work, and one of the greatest parts of that work is the giving of the bread of life to the perish ishing sons and daughters of Adam’s race, and the Lord, not man, has appoint ed overseers over that work, or pastors, as we call them. To the law and testimony we will first turn to Acts 20:28: Take heed, therefore, unto yoursel-es, and to all the flock over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers the feed the church of God, Here Paul was talking to the pastors at Rphesus, God’s overseers, to teach and direct the work. We will refer the read er to Col. 4; 17, and say to Archippetus take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord. We will next see whether or not God holds his overseers responsible for their faithful obedience or not. Or in other words, who does he hold responsible, his overseers cr the people overseed ? Turn to Jer. 10:20-21. My tabernacle is spoil ed and all my coids are broken ; my chil dren aae gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more and to set up my curtains, for the pastors are become brutish, etc. Next Jer, 12:10. Many pastors have de stroyed my vineyard ; they have trodden my portion underfoot. Please read the xoth and nth verses. Also Jer. 23:1-2. Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep ot my pasture saith the Lord. Please read 2d v, also. You will please now turn to Rev. 2:i. Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write. He don’t say write to the mem bers of the church, but to the pastors. He is the under shepherd over the flock, and to his master he must stand or fall. Just as many bench members as may see fit to do so may raise a plea of not guilty, but it will avail nothing with the Lord. We have no excuse. We have his plain written revealed word to read. So I say the preachers had better begin to bestir themselves and try to set things right. My wife is sick and I must close for this time. C. S. HAWKINS, Children especially like Ken nedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup, as it tastes nearly as good as maple su gar. It not only heals irritation and allays inflammation, thereby stopping the cough, but. it also moves the bowels gently and in that way drives the cold from the system. It contains no opiates. Sold by Dr. John Ilockenhull. . GUMMING, GA. APRIL 23 1909. Spot. Hot and dry. The farmers are very busy put ting in guano. Several from Spot attended the singing at Antioch Sunday p. m and report a pleasant time. Are you ready for the picnic Sat urday? a grand time h expected. Wheat and oats are looking fine in this sectiou. Prof. John 'ebb and M T Wal lace will sing at Spot next Sunday at 2 o’clock p. m. Everybody is cordially invited, and as there will be a number of good leaders pres ent a good time is expected so let everybody come out and bring your song books. Mrs James Hnltclaw who was very sick we are glad t: learn is better. Mrs B L Heard who has been dangerously ill we are glad to note is better. The Sunday school at Coal Mt. is still on a bo m. Dr T L Lipscomb has recently purchased the nicest and best buggy we have seen this season. Eli Perkins, Suwance Route 2. Sunday school is progressing nicely at Sharon with Mr J C Buice supt. and Miss Jamie Green sec. Mrs Patsy Buice is spending the week with her son Mr J D Buice. Dr Stephen Redd of Chatta hoochee spent one night last week with his uncle Mr W R Settle. Mr J D Buice and family spent Sunday with Mr J D Green and family. Mr Roy Buice visited his cousin Mr Sidney Buice Sunday after noon. Miss Lethia Echols, of Atlanta, was shaking hands with her friends at Sharon Sunday, we are always glad to have Lethia with us. Miss Lavada Buice spent Sunday with Misses Ida and Gertrude Set tle. Mr and Mrs Ezra and Mr and Mrs Clarence Buice spent Sunday last with Mr and Mrs John Terry. Mrs W R Settle visited Mrs J D fSuice and Mrs SR Settle one eveniug last week. News is rather scarce this week. Betsy. Words To Freeze The Soul. Your son has consumption. His case is hopeless.” These appalling words were spoken to Geo. E Blev ens, a leading merchant of Spring field. N. C. by two expert doctors— one a lung specialist. Then was shown the wonderful power of Dr. King’s New Discovery. “Alter three weeks use,” writes Mr. Blev ens, “he was as well as ever. I would not take all the mony in the world for what it did for my boy.” Infallible for Coughs and Colds, its the safest, surest cure of desperate Lung diseases od earth. 50c. and | SI.OO Guarantee satisfaction. \ Trial bottle free. Dr Jo::n Ilock enhull Harris Grove. The farmers are very busy these pretty days putting in guano and planting corn. Miss Eugenia Echols spent last week in Atlanta the guest of her sister Miss Lethia, and other rela tives Miss Lethia returned home with her Saturday and stayed till Monday. Sunday school is progressing nicely, we’ll meet next Sunday a. m. at nine o’clock everybody be there on time so we will have plen ty of time to get through with Sunday school before preaching hour. We are sorry to learn of the ser ious illness of Mr W M Allen. Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson visited Mr and Mrs Wm. Ander son Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs PJ G Echols visited Mr M L Echols and family Sun day last. The infant of Mr and Mrs Fuller Harris is verv ill at this writing, we hope for a speedy recovery. The singing at Cross Plains Sun day p. m. was well attended. Mr Ober Bagwell visited Mr Thurlon Green Sunday last. Mrs F E Echols is visiting her brother Mr B B Gant. Hill Billy come,again your piece was fine. Much success for the North Georgian and Editor; Maude Muller. Route 7. Rev F T Wills filled his regular appointment at Bethlehem Satur day and Sunday, preaching an ex cellent sermon both days. Dr C D Heard of Cumming did some fine singing at Bethlehem Sunday thank you Dr come to see us again. Wheat is looking very promising in this section, so far we hope there will be a good crop. Next Saturday is quarterly meet ing at Midway. Mr and Mrs John Cook visited near Alpharetta Sunday. Loyd the little son of Mr and Mrs M L Holbrook is very sick at this writing, hope he will soon re cover. Mr and Mrs T A Treadaway vis ited their daughter Mrs Lafayette Smith near Coal Mountain Satur day night. Miss Minnie Harden visited her uncle Mr Jule Watson last week. Farmers are planting cotton seed this week, Mr aud Mrs H L Wills made a trip to Atlanta lait week. As news is very scarce this week I will ring off, wishin the North Georgian its readers and corres pondents much success. A Reader. There is a difference in “intelli gent” dressing and philosophical dressing. The first is to keep your dress up with fashionable fads, and the latter is to keep your pock etbook up with your dress. Bethlehem. Rev FT Wills filled his regular appointment at Bethlehem Satur day and Sunday, he preached an excellent sermon Sunday to a large congregation. The farmers are plowing with a rush, trying to catch up before the groundggets too hard again. Misses Capitola and Euna Bran non visited home folks Saturday aud Sunday and returned o school Monday. Misses Vera Durham and Estelle- Ramsey visited Miss Mae Durham Sunday. Mr D II Bagley and daughter. Lola visited Mr EL Brannon and family Sunda\ . Master Randall Brannon is vis iting his grand parents, Mr and Mrs D H Bagley this week. Mr and Mrs W H Haywood vis ited the latters sister Mrs Lizzie Goodwin Saturday and Sunday. Misses Mae Durham, Villa Mar tin, Annie Estes and Ariie Bran non visited Miss Vesta Martin Saturday afternoon. Miss Ruth McGinnis spent week before last and this week with her brother Mr John McGinnis. Miss Minnie McClain spent a few days last week with Misseft- Ella and Fannie Chatham. The work on Bethlehem church is being carried on nicely, it wont be long until we wiil have a nice church. “Let the good work con tinue.’ Everybody remember Sunday school at Bethlehem every Sunday p. rn. Summer has come but we won’t let Sunday school die, we have kept it up so far let us con tinue to keep it up. As this is my first attempt I’ll' ring off. Success tc the North-* Georgian and its readers, lam ft. Country Jake, ■ Swept Over Niagara. This terrible calamity often hap pens because a careless boatman ignores the river’s warnings-grow ing ripples and faster current-Na ture’s warnings are kind. That dull pain or acte in the back warns you the Kidneys need attention if you would escape fatal maladies— Dropsy, Diabetes or Bright’s di sease. Take Electric Bitter at once and see Backache fly and all your best feelings return. “After long suffering frcm weak kidneys and lame back, one bottle wholly cured me,” writes J. R. Blankenship, of Belk, Tenn. Only SOC at John Hockenhull’s. Program of All Day Pic Nic of Odd Fellows at Progressive Lodge at Coal Mountain next Saturday, April 24. Everybody invited to come and bring | well filled baskets and lets have a good time, The program for the day is : M usic. Welcome address by Furman Williams Music. Address bv Rev. L. A. Henderson. Music. Address by Linton Heard. Music. Rs-v. J. L. Wyatt is expected to deliver an address in the afternoon, and if there are any other speakers present they will be given a chance. J. W. THOMAS, J. S. HUGHES. J. E. GRAVITT. Committee. NO- 15