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LESSON FOR JANUARY 7
BIRTH OF JOHN FORETOLD.
LESSON TEXT—Luke 1:5-23,
MEMORY VERSES—IS, 16.
GOLDEN TEXT—‘“Without faith it is
impossible to please God.’—Heb. 11:6.
' The Old Testament closes with - a
prophecy; the New Testament opens
with the announcement of the fulfill
ment of that prophecy. Thus both
Testaments are characterized in this
lesson: The Testament, prophecy;
the New Testament, fulfillment. It
is clear from our Lord’s own words
that John the Baptist fulfilled this Old
Testament prediction, (Mat. 17: 10-
13). It may be that a more literal
fulfillment isc still future, preceeding
Christ’s second inning.
Our attention is first drawn to the
persons through whom God fulfills his
promise. Zacharias and Elizabeth
were both righteous. By that is not
meant that they were either sinless
or perfect—no human being is that
—but that they were parents whose
whole heart, mind, and strength were
dedicated to the will and service of
God. Zacharias’ unbelief shows that
he was not sinless.
This is the kind of people through
whom God is willing, and ready even
today to fulfill his promise and bless
the world—not through perfect peo
ple, but through those who are con
stantly striving after perfection.
There is no limit to the blessings God
will confer upon the world through
us if only we will not touch the glory.
The glorious vision and message
came to John when he was perform
ing his duty. And so it is always.
While shepherds watch their flocks
the angel comes. We must not for
get that Elizabeth also in her modest,
humble seclusion was used to bless
the world just as much as Zacharias
who was exercising a priestly function
80 high that the opportunity came to
a priest but once in a lifetime. God
chooses the weak things as well as
the great things: D. L. Moody, the un
educated shoe clerk, as well as Paul,
the scholar. So Isaac was a quiet
man and dwelt in tents. .
The next thing to which our atten
tion is the content of the prophecy.
First, it concerns a child. Zacharias
and Elizabeth were childless. It is
no sin to be childless provided that no
law of nature is violated. It is a sad
thing to be childless. At least it was
s 0 considered in Old Testament days.
Would that it were considered so to
day! A revival of the mother instinct
is needed.
This child was to be an extraordin
ary child—well every mother’s child
is wonderful! This child was to go
before the Lord and prepare his way,
just as your child may follow after the
Lord and walk in his steps—a worthy
career for both John and your child,
and every child. Why should.we not
hold this ideal constantly before
childhood?
Upon the promised child was to rest
the vow of the Nazarite. That meant
two things: Absolute prohibition
from intoxicants, and entire dedica
tion to God. Can you think of any
two things more desirable for your
child, for every child? These par
ents had an ideal before them for
their child, and that was a tremend
ous help. Have you? Or do you
bring your child up at random? Start
today with an ideal. Let it be high;
let it be the highest, even Christ.
The mission of John, the Baptist,
was to be perormed by the aid of the
Holy Spirit. Is there not a subtle
contrast here between the prohibition
of intoxication and the filling with
the spirit? Just as the person under
the influence of intoxicating liquor is
governed and conirolled by such spir
its, so the Christian worker is to be
come so fulfilled with the spirit that
every part of him—intellect, sensibili
ties, will, feelings, are under the
spirit’s control. This spiritual equip
ment is what is needed for Christian
workers today. ’
Because the Baptist was spirit-fill
ed, he was enabled to turn the hearts
of the children towards their fathers.
Doubtless the Jews had become taint
ed with the idolatry of the surround
4ng nations so that they had to some
extent forsaken the faith of the pa
triaréhs. : s
Every Christian has the Holy Spir
it, just as Egypt has the river Nile;
but every Christian does not have the
fullness of the Spirit, any more than
[Egypt always has the overflow of the
(Nile; and just as the overflow of the
INile means a bountiful harvest to
Egypt, so the infilling and overflow
ing of the spirit in the believer means.
ia bountiful harvest of fruit uanto eter
wal life. 3 :
METHOD OF KEEPING YOUNG
Remarkably Sound Advice for the
Woman Who Has Some Years
of Life to Her Credit.
The way to ward off old age is not
to fear it, not to allow one's self to
be oppressed by the dread of advan
cing years. Use only legitimate pre
ventives and avoid trying experiments
with preparations not indorsed by
physicians. Do not wear toilettes in
tended for young girls, they only add
years to the appearance. Keep up
your interest in the young, but do not
envy them. Retire with dignity from
the struggle, do not pose as your
daughter’s rival. Above all, surround
your life with sweet, true affections
which prevent the heart from growing
bitter. Do not lose interest in the
growing events of the day; do not fall
behind the times and do not harp on
other and better days. To those who
come to you for advice be always kind
and sympathetic. As you advance in
years preserve carefully your personal
appearance, for once lost it may not
be regained save by strenuous effort.
Your costumes should be simple and
unpretentious, yet graceful. These
rules, carefully and sensibly followed,
will keep you young and attractive.—
Exchange.
ALMOST FRANTIC WITH
ITCHING ECZEMA
“Eight years ago I got eczema all
over my hands. My fingers fairly bled
and it itched until it almost drove me
‘frantic. The eruption began with
itching under the skin. It spread fast
from between the fingers around the
nails and all over the whole hands. I
got a pair of rubber gloves in order to
wash ?ishe. Then it spread all over
the left side of my chest. A fine doc
tor treated the trouble two weeks, but
did me no good. I cried night and
day. . Then I decided to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment but without much
hope as I had gone so-long. There
was a marked change the second day,
and so on until I was entirely cured.
The Cuticura Soap we have always
kept in our home, and we decided
after that lesson that it is a cheap
soap in price and the very best in
quality. My husband will use no other
soap in his shaving mug.” (Signed)
Mrs. G. A. Selby, Redonda Beach,
Cal,, Jan. 15, 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere, a sam
ple of each, with C2-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
“Cuticura,” Dept. 24 K, Boston.
All Very True, But—
Fond Father—Yes, Johnny, when
the millennium is come the lamb can
lie down with the lion in perfect
safety.
Little Johnny (doubtingly)—l s’pose
that’s so, but I'd rather be- the lion,
just the same.
Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Bears the
Signature of m
In Use For Over 30 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher’s Castoria
Physical Proof.
“Mr. Jims, I saw your double on the
street today.”
“Impossible, madam. I'm a single
man.”
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainl rinted on every bottle,
showing itis simply Qu{nrne and Iron in a tasteless
form, and the most effectual form. For grown
poopio and children, 60 cents.
Accepting a Compliment.
Neighbor—What a lovely day this
is!
Weather Man—Thank you. ‘
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For COLDS and GRIP
Hicks’ CAPUDINE is the best remedy—re
lieves the aching and feverishness—cures the
Coid and restores normal conditions. It's
liguid—effects immediately. 10c., 25¢., and 50c.
At drug stores.
You need expect no quarter from
the footpad until you give up your
last cent.
Sore Throat is no trifling ailment. Tt
will sometimes carr{; infection to the en
tire system throu;i the food you eat.
Hamlins Wizard Oil cures Sore Throat.
And the love of money is also the
root of much matrimony and all ali
mony.
PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS
Yourdmgfilst will retund money it PAZO OINT
MENT fails to cure “i" case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6to 14 days. &oc.
Most of us would keenly enjoy
working—if only we weren’t compelled
to do it.
Death Lurks In A Weak Heart
8 Yours s flutioring or.wosk, use “RENOVINE.” Wade by_Van m:vm Co.,_Msinphis, Tean, Price SI.OO
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Squilbob—Don’t know how to court
the girl? Well, my boy, you just tell
her that you know she despises “jol
lying” and is the one woman in the
world who can’t be flattered.
Squilligan—Well?
“That sort of guff will flatter her!”
The Backteriologist.
A Richmond darky chanced to meet
on the street a friend who complain
ed of much “mis’ry.”” [ndeed, the af
flicted one was in despair, so “tucker
ered out” was he.
“Wot seems to be de raatter?” asked
the first negro.
“Jim,” sald the other with a moan
and a gesture indicating the .portign
and a gesture indicating the portion
of his anatomy that was giving him so
much trouble, “I’'se got sech awful
pains in mah back heah!”
Jim assumed an air of great solem
nity and wisdom. “In dat case,” said
he, “dere’s only one thing fo' you to
do. Jes’ yo' rut yo’se’f in de hands 0°
dat Doctah Blank. I hears dat he'’s
de finest bakteriologist in de whole
sous.”
Knowledge from Experience
Is what we understand when Dr.
Spalding, an eminent Baptist divine,
of Galveston, Texas, writes: “Send me
two bottles of Taylor's Cherokee Rem
edy of Sweet Gum and Mullein. It is
for a friend suffering from consump
tion. ‘lt is a preparation I know from
experience to be good.” For all Colds,
Whooping Cough, etc.
At druggists, 25c., 50c. and SI.OO a
bottle.
Think of It!
Two brothers, each of whom is
nearly six feet and a half tall, were
one day introduced by an acquaint
ance to a young lady. As she sat
gazing up at the pair of giants in
wonder and awe, she exclaimed:
“Great hLeavens! Suppose there
had been only one of you!”
ELIXIR BABEK STOPS CHILLS
and is the finest kind of tonic.
“Your ‘Babek’ acts like magic; I have
given it to numerous people in my par
ish who were suffering with chills, ma
laria and fever. Irecommend it to those
who are sufferers and in need of a good
tonic.”—Rev. S. Szymanowski, St.
Stephen’s Church, Perth Amboy, N. J.
Elixir Babek, 50 cents, all druggists,
or Kloczewski & Co., Washington, D. C.
In Chicago. :
“Did her husband die or resign?”.
“I believe he merely failed of re
election.”
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inflamma
tion, allays pain.curass wind colic, 25¢ a bottle
Some society women are known by
what they waste their affections on.
A woman falls in love gracefully,
but a man usually stumbles into it.
Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colorsall fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. Youcan
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Gentie Correction Needed.
Mr. Littlerest—Doctor, what did you
tell me was your special treatment for
sleeplessness?
Medico—We strike at the cause or
the origin of the trouble. ;
Mr. Littlerest—You don’t say so!
Well, you will find the baby in the
other room. Only, don’t strike at him
too hard.
Stamp Needed in That Case.
“She stamped her foot.”
“That was all right, if her foot was
going by mail.”
Const?ation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. It is thoroughly cured by
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets. ’.‘l,‘he favor
ite family laxative.
1t doesn’t take a fisherman to cast
slurs.
ITCH, ITCH relieved in 30 minutes by
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion. At Druggists,
It seems that to make both ends
meet requires no end of money.
Reproaches are certainly an effec
tive cure to indifference; but they
change it to anger rather than love.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO qnlnlne Tablets.
qugglnsretnnd money if it fails to cure. E.W.
GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c.
Many a man’s handshake is less sin
cere than the wag of his dog's tail.
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