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ps. ; Thursday, September 29, 1932 McCOhitlICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA '-t JER SEVEN by I^pv. Charles E. Rev Chat- X Dwan 8E- L i THE CHRISTIAN’S DEVOTIONAL LIFE Lesson for October 2nd Matthew 6:5-15 Golden Text: 2nd Peter 3:18 The heart of our lesson is the Lord’s Prayer, a summary, simple and eloquent, of the entire Christian faith. All that we need to know about God and man is contained within its brief compass. It is indeed, more than a prayer. It is the creed of Jesus and also a covenant binding men to God. Prof. Palmer, of Harvard, beautifully calls it “the love-song of the Christian world.” The first phrase, “Our Father, who art in heaven,” which Prof. Palmer regards as “the hush before prayer,” introduces us to a char acteristic doctrine of Jesus, the Fatherhood of God. This idea was noi original with tne Master, out under His creative touch it came to full flower. Note that there are six petitions in the prayer. The first three reminds us of our obligations to God. The last three are concerned with our relations to one another. “Hallowed be Thy Name,” the first petition, assures us that rev erence for God is basic. The modern world greatly needs this re minder, lor our age, in certain respects, is shockingly vulgar, indecent, and bad-mannered. “Thy Kingdom come.” Jesus preached, as His major teaching, the gospel ox the Kingdom. This divine realm is both a present common wealth, and a future hope. “Thy will be done.” This is an apt petition for dark days like those of the present. It was the Master’s prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, and of Dr. Grenfell as he drifted out to sea, on an ice pan, wifcn little hope of rescue. ; . “Give us this day our daily bread.” This is a prayer for simple, modest living, a request for bread, not cake. “Forgive us our debts” is first a confession of sin. For honest con trition there is forgiveness, but it is conditional. Unless we forgive our debtors, God cannot forgive us. s The last petition, “Lead us-not into temptation,”.is a practical re minder of the ever-present power of the tempter. We are to be watch ful, beseeching God that He will not allow us to yield to temptation, and fall into its snare. THIS DRUG STORE IS YOUR BEST FRIEND * Ready to serve you immediately in case of acci dent or sickness with the best and most scientific supplies, medicines and drugs. Always here with many everyday needs for the home and person, and open early and late for your convenience# , Not only do we serve you well but also offer you the advantage of real economy with our moderate prices. Learn to try our store first for every need. You’ll find it a most satisfactory plan. STROMS’ DRUG STORE MAIN STREET McCORMICK. S. C. 3? ii)rites of TH ASTER EXECUTIVE^ Supplying a week-to-week inspiration for the heavy- burdened who will tmd everyjiurnanjnal paralleled inthe experiences of‘‘The Man Nobody Knows." Bruce Barton THIRD SECRET OF SUCCESS THE FAMILY .DOCTOR JOHN JOSEPH.GAINES, M.D SUNLIGHT The oldest subject “under the sun.” But how important^—and how interesting! Wise the family doctor who knows the uses of the God- given elements at -his command, within easy reach. Natural sunlight is just right for the human being—and for all life on the earth, animal and vegetable. It is a vital necessity. A dearth of it will produce weak bodies, poor blood, inefficient nerves—a weak ened race of people. Outdoor dwellers in rural districts are more hardy and vigorous than inhabitants of crowded cities. Good, bright, yellow sunlight is rich in ultra-violet rays, and here we step into up-to-date stuff. The ultra-violet ray is the agent that converts the numerous lime salts of our foods, into suitable form for appropriation by our bodies. Lime, or calcium is an extremely import ant tonic for blood, muscle and nerves. It is invaluable for the breath ing apparatus, and is supreme in maintaining the alkaline balance in the body. It prevents acid destruction of vital organs, such as the* kidneys. / Sunlight is the principal factor in bringing about the marvellous changes, so necessary to bodily vigor; it doesn’t cost anything if you live in its vicinity, and arc free to get .about in it. In mountain regions, the nearer approach to the sun gives a much greater volume of violct-ray. In lower levels, the air is more polluted with dust, smoke, and other outside matters, which diminish the actinic effect of the rays. . ' Artificial instruments have been invented, whereby the docior ma\ administer sun-rays to patients in winter and cloudy times, when out door absorption ^ impossible. Having gathered together his organization, there remained for Jesus the tremendous task of training it. And herein lay the third great element in his success—his vast unending patience. The Church has attached to each of the disciples the title of Saint and thereby done most to destroy the conviction of their reality. They were very far from sainthood when he picked them up. For three years he had them with him day and night, his whole energy and resources poured out in an effort to create an understanding in them. Yet through it all they never fully understood. » In spite of all he could do or say, they were persuaded that he planned to overthrow the Roman power and set himself up as ruler in Jerusalem. Hence they never tired of wrangling as to how che offices should be divided. But Jesus never lost his patience. He believed that the way to get faith out of men is to show that you have faith in them; and from that great principle of executive management he never wavered. Of all the disciples Simon was most noisy and aggressive. It was he who was always volunteering advice, forever proclaiming the staunchness of his own courage and faith. One day Jesus said to him, “Before the cock crows tomorrow you will deny me thrice.” Simon was indignant. Though they killed him, he cried, he would never deny! Jesus merely smiled—and that night it happened Y lesser leader tyould have dropped Simon. “You have had your chance,” he would have said, “I am sorry but I must have men around me on whom I can depend.” Jesus had the rare understanding that the same man will usually not make the same mistake twice. From that time on therfe was no faltering in Peter. The Bible presents an interesting collection of contrasts in this matter of executive ability. Samson had almost all the attributes of leadership. He was physically powerful and handsome; he had the great courage to which men always respond. Yet Samson failed mis erably. • ' ' Moses started out under the same handicap. He tried to be every thing and do everything; and was almost on the verge of failure. Then Moses took the advice of his father-in-law and associated with himself a partner, Aaron, who was strong where he was weak. Together they achieved what neither could do alone. John, the Baptist, had the same lack. He could denounce, but he could not construct. He drew crowds who were willing to repent j at his command, but he had no program for them after their repent- 1 anee ' The same thing might have happened to the work of jesus. j Yet because of the fire of his personal conviction, because of his marv elous instinct for discovering their latent powers, and because of his unwavering faith and patience, he molded them into an organization which carried on victoriously. A few decades later the proud Em peror himself bowed his head to the teachings of this Nazareth car penter, transmitted through common men. Next Week: The Outdoor Man Copyright, Bobbs-Merril! Co. 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