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KANSAS PKESBYTERIAN chief who does not believe himself eado wed with There is a deep need of Bible training classes ing need? The past shows the tendency. What the necessary qualities, of courage, presence of in our churches. A large proportion of our then, is the urgency today? As the church has mind and ability to command intelligently, young people and a probably larger proportion trodden its course ever toward victory, through would find his orders ignored and his firemen of older ones arc untrained in the use of the ways rough and often stormy, but always vic-following a self-confident leader. Mr. Roose- Word in personal work.

Perhaps a commen- torions under God's grace, so now there are prob-velt would not have had a single Rough Rider tary on this condition may be found in the ratio blems to face. The past of an unregenerate, to follow him had he not had confidence in his of accessions to membership as presented in the condemned humanity is left behind. Our faces plan and his ability to execute it. Grant be- yearly reports of our various churches. are set toward redeeming manhood, glorifying lieved in Ulysess S.

Grant with all his might The number of "cases" one meets in personal womanhood. "This one thing 1 do" should be and hundreds followed him gladly through fire work is not so great as might be imagined, the voice of consecration for every one. That and blood. John the Baptist had no hesitancy There are innumerable individual peculiarities one, too, might ask, what are some of the par-in announcing himself as the Voice of whom the but comparatively few essential 'differences ticular obstacles in the way? His eyes, no ancient sage had spoken and as one who had a among those with whom the worker comes in doubt, will be opened in appreciation by the message from Heaven to speak and a God-de contact. Thousands of people have typhoid mere mention of some.

Where is the associated rived mission to perform. If he had not pos- fever. Each person has his own special symp- evil found in popular centers, the liquor traffic, sessed this confidence in himself as the heavenly toms and has to be treated accordingly, but the growing spirit of commercialism, the "philo-messenger, scarcely a hearer would have gone there is a general principle that applies to ev- sophy and vain deceit" pervading modern life out to see -him, not a convert would have sub- ery typhoid patient. It is thus in the moral and thought. These speak volumes; Foreign mitted to his baptism.

realm. There are a (comparatively) few gen- Missions, too, is an issue that forces itself upon But aside from the value of self-confidence as eral spiritual diseases which the worker can us, as alike important and living. It is already a qualification for leading others it is an essen- study, and master their symptoms and treatment, a houshold theme. Diplomacy finds it, a new tial of a robust, bouyant life. When a young then he must use his God-given judgment in the but inviting field.

Newspapers want the freshest man is' making a start in professional or busi- proper application of the special remedy. The bit of news from the Orient. From everywhere is ness life and many are wishing him well, per- cases we shall consider in this department seem wafted the news of need and, greatest of all, haps giving him lifts along the way, no matter to me to be practically comprehensive. They the soul's starvation. Remember, beginning at Jerusalem, means the start only of an expansion how much confidence that young man's friends will be as follows: which ends world-wide, India underneath its cry for bread, tells of a spiritual waste.

Africa is groping in the darkness after God, "if haply they may find him." South Africa too is crying for neighborly assistance. And now not long after the pitiful cry from stricken Armenia is "How can I be saved?" The careless and indifferent. The procrastinator. "I'm afraid I cannot hold out." "I have not the right kind of feeling." Trusting in a false hope. "I am too great a sinner." China's appeal.

Pharoah is still perplexing Is- may have in him unless he has failed in himself, I. he is in danger of succumbing to the first dis- II. couragement and surrendering after the first de- III. feat. On the other hand no matter how little IV.

faith others may have, nor how others may even V. hope for his failure, if he has the gifts that win VI. and knows that he -has them, he will win in VII. spite of odds and in the face of opposition. And VIII.

then when the winds are contrary and failure threatens certain ruin, when friends avoid and foes arise on every side, then, unless a man be- x. lieves in himseif, the world is indeed dark and 1. the road rough and long. The genial autocrat H. of the Breakfast Table said, "Talk about con- Stumbling Christians.

over the inconsistencies of rael. So then, here is the message, "Forward!" It "I will have to give up too much." is in the air. Not exactly a new call from Does not believe the Bible. this same unchangeable God. Supremely mod-Does not believe in a God.

ern, however, as it comes to us freighted with to-Does not believe in the Divinity of Jesus day's impulses, breathing the spirit of what is at Christ. hand. "Who is sufficient," we might say, "for ceit as much as you like, it is to human charac- These cases will give us twelve lessons. An these things?" Were it not that the spirit of ter what salt is to the ocean; it keeps it sweet, outline of the method of treatment will first be he gospel is the spirit of overcoming we might and renders it endurable. Say rather it is like presented and then will follow suggestions re- well despair.

"But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." the natural ungent of the sea-towl plumage, garding the use of the outline, which enables him to shed the rain that falls on him and the wave in which he dips. When one Accordingly, He who caused those significant headlines to be struck off telling of terror-stricken China, calls uncompromisingly to us to-day, "Forward, March!" "rorwara. lviarcm has had all the conceit taken out of him," when he has lost all his illusions, his feathers will soon soak through, and he will fly no more." Holmes may have put the matter too strsngly but we Rev. J. Carroll Everett.

THE work of the century has been wonderful; fircf Jn tVif rl irortirm nf material advanrp. Young People's Department. Conducted by Rev. S. S.

Estey. LETTERS FROM SOCIETIES. must all recognize self-esteem as a legitimate Natures forces have 5een harnessed, distance and invaluable element of character. It has overcome The stage-coach has given way to often proven an anchor in time of storm, a the iroa.horse) while almost and chris- strengthener when failure had sapped the en- alike haye modern conveniences at their ergy, an invigorator infusing new courage to joor Ottawa. In reply to your letter, requesting some sug- See how the world has progressed in fight again and win.

wealth along with her mighty commercial and a i 1 III gestions of methods of work national interests, ui no less imporiauce, cei-tainly, is the change the human mind has effect Bible Training Class. By Ben C. McQuestion. ed in the complexion of our country and of the gj I would like to recommend our plan in regard to finances. Some months ago it was decided in our society that we should not give socials, fes- world.

I he schoolhouse ot to-day is truly a Introduction. popular institution. Mark the power that is tivals or entertainments for 'N order to be an efficient soul-winner the Chris- possible to that one who wills to think. One tian worker must be trained in the use of mind, untutored, conceives the idea merely of a IN order to be an efficient soul-winner the Chris- possible to that one who wills to think, une tian t-nrL-pr miif hp tkaitjft) in the use of mind, iintntnrpd. conceives the idea merelv of a the purpose ot raising momey, the Word of God.

The Bible is a complete crudely-made iron band, meant only for binding medicine chest in which there is a suitable rem- casks or barrels; another dreams of smaller edy for every dying sinner and sick saint. The threads of steel, yet able to girdle the globe with reason we so often fail to be instrumental in a sentiment that "makes all the world akin." but funds needed for the current expenses and missions should be pledged by the members and given, monthly. If any are careless about pay- in rr fV-tr nlairoc nnti'rcC OTP CfT1 1 Oil nTA quickening the dead and reviving the fainting is Moreover, just at the present time, as we stand 6 are reauested to oav ud. The result, in a so- ciety of forty to fifty members, is a gift of about mat we HO noi kiiuw vvueit; iu uuu iwc piuci iiciiuiy uvei me uiicsuum wc utv iutmj, specific for the various cases with which we our very environment is indicative of more come in contact. Sometimes we are confused that of duty.

Ours is an age with a conscience, before those whom we approach on spiritual Right at the present, there seems to be more themes. Such painful experiences are unneces- than the usual unpopularity for irresponsibility, sary. If we knew how to use the Word we Religious convictions, civil interests even, along would never be so confounded. I have often with education, feel more the answerability for thought of the instruction a certain wonderfully the power they possess. Like Israel of old they successful preacher gave to a young minister, are marching forth from the bondage of Pharoah "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a while He who gave the great commission is or-workman that needeth not to be ashamed, dering a fresh advance amid seemingly over- fifty dollars, to missions, all expenses paid, and several dollars on hand at the close of the year.

We have met with such success that our church will try the plan this year. Vivian Stannard, C. E. First Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Kans. Salina.

Our society was organized about 1886 with twelve active members and has been growing ever since. We now have the largest and I think the most active society in the city, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. towering difficulties. But what is in plain terms this present press having a membership at present of sixty. We 2:15..