The American Baptist

AMERICAN BAPTIST. VO .. XXVI, NO L A CHRISTIAN'S TRUST. I know not what the future hath Of marvel on surprise, Assured alone that life and death His mercy underlies. And so besides the silent sea I wait the muffled ear: No harm from Him can come to me On sea or on shore. I know not where His islands lift Their fronted palms of air; I only know I cannot drift Beyond His love and care. D Thon, O Lord, by whom are seen by creatures as they be, give me if to close I lean human heart on Thee. —John Greenleaf Whittier. en Your Joints Are Stiff your muscles sore from cold or misman, when you slip and sprain in, a painkiller will take out the eness and fix you right in a jiffy, ways have it with you, and use it surely. Avoid substitutes, there is but our painkiller, Perry Davis'. Price 25 and 10 cents. WOMEN'S WORK. now on a delayed train we reached Little Rock too late to have a meeting. Speak right with Mrs. Eddy and left at a m. for Sulphur, reaching this point at $3:00 a.m. Monday October sit. We found another Jack Chambers awaiting us. We stopped at the home of deacon Ned Winburn, whose pleasant wife received us kindly and made our stay indeed homelike. We visited the public school, which is being successfully taught by Prof. D. J. Whituser. At 8 p.m. an appreciative audience greeted us, devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Wheat. We were introduced and made an appeal for our work receiving $2.00 for some giving 25 cents are as minders, Jack Chambers, Ned Wintern, D.J. Wollitzer, Squire Alder, and sister Mary Blind. On Tuesday morning we left for Campbiburg, found dear sister Scott awaiting us, went to her home and spent a restful day visited the public school and was pleased to fill our friend Mrs. Agnes Powers succeeding so nicely as teacher at night a large audience assembled at the church a revival being conducted by pastor Blakemore who was being assisted by Rev. Carter of New Castle After usual order of services we were introduced and presented the claims of our work received $3.00 the following p hours contributing 20 cents each Rev C. D. Blakemore, Rev. W. M. Carter, Rev. R. Ricketts, brother — Steele pastor Marge Henerson, Ida Blakemore, Agnes M. Powers. On Wednesday morning we were off for New Liberty to store large at Sanders station and drove through, at Sanders station and sister Kelsey where we always receive a hardy welcome. We found a great revival going on, Rev. Solomon Smith the service was being ably assisted by Rev. P. K. Parker of Carrollton. Services were being conducted at 11 a.m. at night people were drilled and great religious fervor prevailed. At night after a prayed service attended by Rev. Buruh there were occasions to the church befitting and tried to impress our upon the subject of the "New Christian Education," we enlisted our talk the congregation and contributed the hints of $1.91 the following contributing to children Harry Anderson and Giffrey Riddles, and sister T. Tom a 50 cents each those who gave 5 cents each were Rev. Solomon Smith, brother Bill Sorugas d Louis Samuel in stores Mary Wole, Emma James, Anne Holloway, Eva Nichol, harris Barnes, Bettie Thomas, Clark Willie, Bettie Alexander, Eda Ford, Gillie, Leno Kelsey Lou Orr, An- Seiling, Larry Ford, also sister Ma- Wite pledged aOL as to our build- gunt at 10 a.m. next morning we inducted prince service in which a number of faithful sisters took an ac- partment seemed to enjoy a spiritu- lous regretted that we could not remain to night service but duty called of we must obey, accordingly we are off in a buggy for Owenton, a disce- sion of eight miles, went at once to inviting home of deacon Vest Lasy so pleasant wife received us kinkly y to learn that to appointment been made, as Rev. C. C. Matee of ville was to preach that night fed to visit the church and hear he preached a noble sermon and ople seemed greatly revived, see ing us in the audience he insisted that we be introduced. We made a short talk and received a collection of $2.41 from the church and $1.00 from the Sunday School. We were off for Spartas on the stage at 6:30 a.m., a distance of 18 miles here we found dear sister Celia Sanders awaiting us, drove to her home two miles away where we were made to feel perfectly at home. Was pleased to meet brother and sister Kemper, her mother and father, who always welcome us. At night we were off for Peak Ridge church, pastor Reynolds was absent and in was not generally known that we would be present. Deacon Sanders conducted devotionals and then introduced us, a collection of 30 cents was given. Next morning we off with sister Sanders in a buggy for Warsaw, a distance of eight miles, drove to the home of Mrs. Eilee Robinson found that it was not convenient to her to have us remain so we inquired our way to the home of dear sister Hamilton who always kindly receives a stranger. Sorry to find her so greatly indisposed, we were made welcome to remain with her but feeling it would be an imposition to do so, we decided to go to the home of deacon W. F. Hughes. His wife received us with that warmth of greeting that makes a stranger indeed most happy, we were welcomed to their every comfort and our stay while with them was indeed most pleasant. At 8 p.m. we were off for church no appointment had been made but brother Hughes notified all of our presence. After praise service we were intrtduced and made a short talk, received 55 cents for our work Mrs. W. Y. White gave 25 cents of that amount; the following persons pledged Prof. W. G. Whitaker 50 cents; deacon W. F. Hughes $1.00. As there was not a quorum of sisters present to organize we left that part of the work to Mrs. W. G. Whitaker, who kindly consented to organised at a more convenient season and to "push" the work during her stay in the state. On Sunday morning November 6th through the kindness of deacon Washington we drove to Ghent to fill appointment, a distance of nine miles reached Ghent in time for morning service announced our meeting for 8 p. m. Rev. Smith was absent dear sister Smith welcomed us we were entertained in the, beautiful new home of Mr. and Mrs. George Green. At 8 p. m. a large congregation assembled to hear us the entire service was given us, when we had finished our appeal a collection of $410 was was given the following named persons contributed 25 cents each, brethren Joe Kesne, Wyatt Ware, Charley Travis, Taylor Rhis, Wm. Board, H. Laudrum aster Henrietta Tomphkins. On Monday morning we were called to see sister day, the oldest resident of Ghent whom we have learned to love. At 7:30 p. m. we took leave for Carrollon on the historic little boat "The Hattie Brown." A Visit to Manchester, Ky. On leaving the Baptist Women's Educational Convention, which convened in our city October 6th, I went to Manchester to assist Rev. Wm. Delk in a series of meetings. On my way I stopped in London and preached for Rev. A. B. H. McKen, who is doing a good work here. He is preparing to build a church house. When I got to Manchester things were ready and the people were awaiting my coming I preached for them about two weeks in which time there were fifteen professions. Manchester is about twenty-four miles from the railroad but the people are intelligent, thrifty and intelligent. There are two colored churches, Baptist and Methodist; but the Baptist is the stronger of the two. The Baptist have a Sunday School of from sixty to eighty; brother J. W. Clark is superintendent, Misses Lettie Lytties and Mattle Hyphare are teachers of the public school. Brother Delk is doing a good work in Manchester and at Milton and Hazzard. The people seem to love him for his work, in fact all of our mountains pastors and churons seem to be holding their own. I feel that I made many friends for our work. May the Lord bless pastor Delk and the people of Manchester. R. E. BUTLNR. K. E. BUTLER, District Missionary for Eastern Kentucky. Lexington, Ky. Month After Month a cold illness to you. The cough seems to tear holes in the delicate tissues of throat and lung. You lose weight and you wonder if you are threatened with a disease you seriously dare to name. Are you aware that even a stubborn and long neglected cold is oured with Allen's Lung Salam? Do not spend more of your life in coughing and worsening. ORDINATION SERVICES. Thursday evening December 8th 1906 a number of elders assembled in the first Baptist house of worship at Bethesda Fayette county Kentucky in response to invitation by said church for the purpose of examining brother Joseph Henry Beatly for the ministry and to ordain for deacons namely: Aaron Shreves, John Keene, Thomas Smith and Lee Hardy. The council was organized by the choice of pastor John Talbert as moderator, J. Francis Wilson missionary of the Consolidated District association, secretary, and Rev. C. P. M. Bigbee, D. D., vice-moderator of the General Association, chancellor. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. H. Beatly, after which the council carried the one desiring the office of a bishop through a close examination. They decided to put their stamp of approval on what they believed to be the will of God, the sanction of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. The ordination sermon was a gem being delivered by Dr. Bigbee. Pastor Beatly is held in high jealousy by the people in that section for while the services were gone on a couple decided to take a voyage on the sea of matrimony and decided that brother Beatly should start their little bark out which he did about the midnight watch. All closed with the communion of the Holy Spirit. REPORTER. Arkansas Baptist Convention, A Successful Session. 一 The Arkansas Baptist Convention met in its seventh annual session with the First Baptist church Little Rock, Ark. Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D., pastor, Wednesday November 28 at 10 o'clock a.m. There was the usual large attendance, but a little lacking in enthusiasm as the general rain all over the state the proceeding Sunday had dispelled the hope of the leader for raising the $29,000. toward which result they had directed their efforts. Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D., who has been the able president for a number of years called the meeting to order and Rev. J. H. Simms delivered the address of welcome to which Rev. J. W. Jackson suitably responded. At the evening session Miss Laura Edmondson delivered an address of welcome in behalf of the Sunday School and Rev. W. F. Lovelia responded in an able manner. The annual committees were applioned and the Convention got down to business in earnest. Among the important new features was the establishment of a State Mission Board and the appointment of a Superintendent of Missions in the person of Prof. R. M. Caver who had been serving the Convention as editor of the Baptist Vanguard The feature of Thanksgiving Day was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Arkansas Baptist College on the campus of the college in the afternoon. There was an immense attendance and all enjoyed the exercises. Addresses reviewing the history of the college were made by Reva, E. C, Morrie, I. G. Bailey, P. A. Knowles, J. A. Booker, M. Profit Judge M, W. Gibbs and others. Quite a nice collection was raised during the celebration for the college. The attendance this year is above the average and the students were as much interested in the exercises as were the members of the Convention. There were an usual number of visitors at the Convention among whom we noticed: Reva, J. F. Love, D. D., secretary of the Baptist state convention (white), A. J. Barton, D. D., corresponding secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention, L. G. Jordan, D. D., corresponding secretary of the foreign mission board of the National Baptist Convention, E. H. Soyd, D. D., corresponding secretary of the National Baptist publishing board, E. W. D. Isaac, D. D. corresponding secretary of the national B. Y. P. U. board, W. G. Parks, D. D., Chattanooga, Tenn., A. D. Hurt, D. D. Nashville, Tenn., superintendent of missions for Tennessee, A. R. Griffey, D. D. Dallas, Texas, superintendent of missions for Texas, Wm. H. Stewart, A. M., editor American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., A. T. Stewart, D. D., Tyler, Texas, F. J. Gordon, A. M., Muskegee, L. T., founder of the Negro Bap. institute of that place, Miss Joanna P. Moore who has given many years of her life laboring among the Negroes in the South, E. E. Chivers, D. D., Deld secretary A. B. H., M. S. New York Hon. J. C. Leifwich, O. T. and Mr. Chan. Stewart the general newspaper corrspondent. They were accorded every courtesy and made to feel at home. The seminars during the week were eloquent and inspiring and were much enjoyed the great congregations which filled the church at every service. The sermons were preached by Revs. R. W. Guy, Wm. Colleir, A. J. Stoken, K. C. Morris, Rev. R. H. Bryd, D. D., of Nashville, and on Sunday afternoon Rev. L. G. Jordan conducted a splendid foreign mission meeting which aroused a deep and inspiring interest in that work. The convention elected the following officers for the ensuing year: E. C. Morris, D. D., president; J. P. Robinson, D. D., vice president; J. C. Battle, D. D., secretary; J. M. Harris, J. D., treasurer. The stockholders' meeting was held Friday when Rev. P. A. Knowles presided. This is the organization which conducts the Arkansas Baptist College and is separate from the convention. The report of the college was read and approved and the following officers were elected: P. A. Knowles, D. D., Little Rock, president; A. M. Middlebrook, D. D., Pine Bluff, vice president; S. A. Mosehy, D. D., Pine Bluff, secretary; J. M. Harris, D. D., Texarkana, treasurer. The following trustees were elected for the Arkansas Baptist College; Revs. J. P. Robinson, D. D., S. A. Mossy, D. D., R. E. Bryant, F. A. Knowles, Ed Gardner and J. Reed. The session closed Sunday night and withal it was a most successful meeting though th- brethren were a little disappointed at not reaching th-ir expectations finacially. FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS. Mrs. Winslow Soothing, Syrup has been used for over 60 years by millions of mothers for their children while toothing, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain; cures wind colic, and it the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Drugstates in every par of the world. Twenty-five cent a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow soothing Syrup," and take no other. UNIVERSITY NOTES Hurrah! Hurrah! State University, rah, rah, rah. x——0——x Deacon Haley and fami.y were with us at communion at Erean Sunday evening. The young ladies did not go out Sunday, but held a meeting of their own, conducted by Miss L. Taylor. The Literary Society finished electing officers Friday, and rendered a good program Friday night. Mrs. Lula Jackson returned to Shelbyville last Thursday. The snow surprised the boys from South Africa. Examinations are all over and the work of the second term is in full progress. The Kins holidays will at the close of school Friday, December 23rd, and continue till Tuesday January 3rd 1904. Dr. Frank delivered a lecture to us in chapel last Friday which will be long remembered. Everybody enjoyed it. It was brim full of goods things. Dr. Petdue will lecture Thursday morning December 16th. Dr. Giddie December 22nd, Dr. C. C. Bates J nuary 12th 1905. The bells presented the University by Dr. and Mrs. Parrish are now in full service, and are much appreciated by all. Again we thank the Dr. and his good wife. Dr. Parrish was kind enough to bring Dr. W. G. Frost president of Beres College to see us last week. All enjoyed the inspiring addresses of these able divines and trust that they will come again. Monday was a grand day for visitors. Dr. Frank, Rev. C. F. Checolzzi, the Abyssinians, Rev. W. H. Mosee, Miss N. H. Burroughs, Miss A. P. Kelly, Mr. Parrish and Mrs. Peyton of Chicago made inspiring remarks. Our boys Logan and Hampton and Miss V. Anderson held all spelbound as Mrs. Steward presided at the piano. It was a day long to be remembered. A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. Whereas, the Almighty has seen fit to take from our class-mates, schoolmates and friends. Rev. E. T. Offutt, Messrs. W. P. and Lewis Offutt, their loving mother and of Lewis to show them our respect at Leshclation. He is Received, if wished and the bereaved far come. ESTABLISHED 1879 BING IN THE NEW YEAR with • BPTIST PERIODICALS The Best and Cheapest Lesson Helps in the w LESSON LEAFLETS 7 cents 10 cents 1 per quarter! Bible Junior Primary Picture Lessons per set! Bible Lesson Pictures per set! HOME DEPARTMENT SUPP H. N. D. Quarterly Advanced H. D. Quarterly per quarter! ILLUSTRATED PAPERS Price, per quarter. 13 cents 5 1/4" 4 1/4" 2" Price are all for clubs of five or more.) 15 cents per year! In clubs of ten or more, 10 cents is printed in three parts: I. PREPARATION FOR II. PERSONAL PRESENCE OF CHRIST, 40 lessons in the Acts and the Epistles. Price each; Part II., 20 cents. The complete work, 40 Baptist Publication Society BSE, 1407 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo sympathy in this bereavement and commend them to their heavenly father Knowing that she died in the full triumph of faith. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken, blessed is the name of the Lord. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the third normal class of which three of the worthy sons are members, a copy be sent to the family, and a copy be published in the American Baptist. THE STATE MISSION WORK. December 11st, 1904 brings to us the end of the fourth quarter. In this appeal we ask that each church in the state will send us one dollar and that each Sunday School will send us fifty cents. We ask this kind of contribution because this present plan of cooperation ends with the year 1904, and the Board hopes to have money on hand sufficient to pay the salaries of the missionaries in full. This cannot be done if the money is not forthcoming. We very much hope that the pastors, deacons and superintendents will look after this matter at once. Let us remember brethren that it is now winter and that missionaries and their families, like you and yours, need their money. Brother please dont wait till the end of the year but let us have the money at once. You will kindly send all money raised for this purpose to Rev. P. H. Kennedy, D. D., 927 Clay street, Henderson Ky. Done bv order of the Executive Board, Dec. 12th 1904. A Word about Scottsville Church: In keeping with the command of Rev. W. C. Allen of Franklin, I boarded the train on the 14th of November for Scottsville to reach in a revival meeting. On reaching my destination I was met by desacon H. Hughes and taken to his most pleasant home, where I spent twelve days of happiness. I found that Rev. Allen had so lived and guided his people that they ready for battle. We had a wonderful meeting, sinners were convicted, mourners converted and Christians evilved. I was paid well for my services, there were 'en happy souls added to the church. One other feature about the Scottsville people is they serve God and buy homes. I fared sumptuously at the table, in the following homes: Rev. and Mrs. Dowsey, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Mulligan, Mr. and Mrs. Autony, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Downey, deacon and Mrs. Gae. May God continue it bless Rev. Allen and his good people I am yours in Christ. H. A. Kentron. BELL Great Alley Church and School Birmingham. The O. BELL, B. ```markdown ``` Committee from the class: Committee from the University: Mrs. M. E. Steward, Mr. R. D. Saulberry, Mr Geo. Hampton. Louisville, Ky. WEST POINT, KY. The West Point Baptist chrch is on a growth and is doing better this year under the pastral charge of Rev. R.E. Russell of Louisville than it has for fifteen years. The members are at work and doing good. Sister Phoebe Lewis by her good and faithful work has put two stoves in the church. Sister Savanab M len and sister N. E. Kennedy with others have paid for all the work that the church has had completed, our church is now sealed with a restible bell tower and a large bell in it and it is all paid for but about $20.00. By the help of God we will pay out in a short time. We pray that brother Russell will live long and do much more good and that he will remain in our little town. Done by order of the church. N. E. KENNEDY. Church Clerk. Phelps Hall Bible Training School Connected with the Tuskegee Instituted, Tuskegee, Ala., offers exceptional opportunities to young men wishing to prepare for the Christian ministry. The chief aims of the Bible Training School are to give young colored men and women a comprehensive knowledge of the entire English hill and to implant into their hearts the noble ambition to dedicate their lives the elevation and Christianization of their people. The students are required to do missionary work in the various churches and Sunday School near the Institution, and in this way has been very helpful the neighboring communities. The teaching of the Bible School is wholly undemoninational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work now being done, but rather to assist all denominations. Phelip Hall, the building in which the school is taught, was given by a generous New York freeway. It is a frame structure three stories high, containing a chapel, library, living room and the office of the Dear. With the recitation room, besides fifty rooms for dormitory purposes. Rev. E. gar J. Peur is the D. he is assisted by Rev. R. P. Johnson and Rev. J. H. Gadser. St. Rev. Geo. W. Clinton, of Charlott. N. C. and Dr. H. T. Johnson, of P.adelphia, Padelver a regular course of lectures during the term. Rev. Mose Jackson, of the Presbyterian church, Chicago, delivered a special course of lectures during she past term. The teaching is free. The cost of board including, furnished room, light, fuel, fueling, etc., is $8.50 per month. Students will be given an opportunity to work out from $1.50 to $3.00 to this amount, this leaving only $5.50 to 7.00 to be paid in cash. In some cases, arangements may be made so that students may work out the whole amount. Lack of means need debar none. For further information address Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. BELLS St. Allevy Church and School Club, Raymond & Co Council. The G., BELL & B., Flintshire, ON (ESTABLISHED 1879.) PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY. OFFICE 710 FIFTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY. ONE YEAR, in advance $1.25 SIX MONTHS, " .75 THREE MONTHS, " .40 ONE COPY FREE. Due year to any one who will send us five names and $50. The date on the label of your paper shows to what time you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and request for payment. If proper credit has not been given within two or three weeks from time of payment, notify us. Also notify us promptly of any change in Post Office or address so that there may be no error or delay in delivery or paper. This paper is regularly mailed to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and the subscription paid in full to the time the order is given. FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 16. 1904 We are informed that the Committee of the National Baptist Convention appointed in Austin at their last annual session to consider the propriety of co operating with the South.rn Baptist Convention according to the plan adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention, had a meeting and after considerable disagreement, broke up in a row. The Baptist Sentunel It is a mystery how any such report of the sessions of this Commission or the sub-committee could have given out for it is just as far from the real facts as it could be. We have attended every session of the Commission and of the subcommittee and they have been of the most orderly; serious and dignified character and from present indications they will be perfectly harmonious throughout and an amicable adjustment of the entire question reached. Certainly up to this time the meetings could not have been more in concord and deliberations more peaceful. THE reversal of the Scott Circuit Court for the third time by the Court of Appeals in the case of Caleb Powers ought to be convincing evidence that he has not had a fair and impartial trial, and in his fourth trial if the rule laid down in the opinion of the Court is followed the verdict will be different. Judge Barker who prepared the opinion of the Court also submitted an individual opinion in which he contends that a Federal question is involved and that the manner of selecting the juries which have tried Powers has been in violation of the Four-Amendment. This opinion is concurred in by two other judges of the Court and has been warmly approved by many of the leading lawyers. The changed conditions in the state and the lessening of political passion and bitterness will no doubt secure for him this time such a trial as the law guarantees. --- THE Quarto Centennial of State University was a great success every way except in the financial results and in that tmos of our brethren concluded that every one else would do their patd and that the little they would do would not be missed. But in this they were mistaken and two failed to send an offering for the educational work. The students as usual did splendidly but the churches, Sunday Schools and others did practically nothing. Dr. Purce has purposely deferred publishing the financial report in order that all may be included in the report. Besides this the money was never more needed than now and all concerned as earnestly are urged to send in their contributions at once so that the amount raised may be commensuated with our denomination and the needs of the institution. THERE may be a good deal of sentiment in it, but still like most human beings, we would like to close theyear free ofde bt and be- gin the new year with a clean. This we could do easily if our subscribers who are in arrears would simply do their duty and come to our relief. Most of this class mean well and neglect paying up because they think the small amount they owe makes but little difference, for getting that hundreds of these small amount make in the aggregate a large sum to us. Now if you belong to this class go straight to the Post Office and send us the amount of your indebtedness. Let it be ever so small as we need the money. If you are in doubt about the matter read the label on your paper and it will advise you. THE Executive Board of the General Association has determined for the present Associational year to push the appointment plan for raising money for State Missions with renewed energy. This is a just and equitable plan and every church should be willing to adopt it and in this way provide the money necessary to conduct State Mission work in Kentucky. In order that the Board may wisely provide for the future each church is expected to determine what it will do and advise Rev. P. H. Kennedy D. D. Henderson Ky. This is the last quarter of the fiscal year and it is very important that the churches act at once. Good Tidings of Great Joy From Franklin, KY. On the fourth Sunday in October Rev. J. H. Thurman, of Belzoni, Miss., preached three soul-stirring sermons. He is a great preacher and he does not only present the gospel in a logical and scholarly way but he is powerful as well. Dr. P. H. Kennedy of, Henderson, Ky., was with us in the afternoon and made a fine talk and received a nice after collection. The collection during the day was $175.00 and the best of all it happened to be pastoral day. we closed on the second Sunday in November a glorious meeting Rev. J. M. Moore assisted me in the meeting and done most of the preaching. He is a powerful preacher and a great worker on the floor among sinners. Some young preachers cannot do much good preaching at their home church where they were reared. But Rev. was reared up here and trained up in this church and my people love to hear him preach. His sermons in this section will be long remember. I, the result of which forty-five happy souls were added to the church, saying they had been born again. At the close of the meeting the converts and other members and friends presented me a fine baptismal suit, and to say that I thank them is not enough but I am without language to express my gratitude for their kindness shown me and I pray that the Lord may bless them in whatsoever they do and that they may prosper. And also Rev. Thomas Hampton another son of thunder did valuable work in the meeting. On the second Sunday in November we baptised thirty happy souls in the presence of a large crowd both white and colored we fellowshipped the candidates that night. Now our congregation is growing so large that our house is not large enough to accommodate them, therefore the minds of all the members and friends are turned toward building a new brick church at once; pray for us. On the 28th of November Dr. Carey Smothers of Versailles, Ky. preached for us a sermon long to be remembered, he was at his best and you know how it was. On the 29th preached a powerful sermon for Rev Allen and his good people The Dr is a favorite of my people and we are always glad to see him TH MACK Franklin, Ky. The Chicago Tribune which has kept a recrd of lynchings for many years states that there was not a single lynching in the United States during the month of November. Colored agents, teachers and preachers, to write sick and accident insurance. Liberal policy; can earn $75.00 to $300.00 month. Experience unnecessary. Address, Lock box 515, St. Louis. The State Teachers Association of Kentucky will meet in Lexington Tuesday Dec 27th and close Thursday Dec. 29th. It promises to be the most interesting session in the history of the Association. Senator Platt of New York has introduced a bill in the U. S Senate to reduce representation in Congress and in the Electoral College of such states as disfranchise voters. Wiley jones one of the best known colored citizens of Arkansas died at his home in Pine Bluff Wednesday Dec. 7th. He once owned the street railway in Pine Bluff and was to be estimated to be worth $100,000. The Association of Presidents of the Colored A & M Colleges will hold its third annual session in Memphis Teen. Dec' 28 to 30. A very interesting program has been arranged and promises to be a succful meeting If you are personally interested in Oklahoma, the Black man's "Canaan", the farmers paradise and the colored farmer best and last chance, write to me and I will gladly give you any desired information. Address, Dr H.W. Conrad; Drake Building, Guthrie, Oklahoma. Remus Robinsen, a Negro, was naturalized in the circuit court at Birmingham, Ala., a few days ago, the first on record in Jefferson county Robinson is a native of the West Indies and was a subject of King Edward.—Peoples Defender. Cuba is forging along in the right direction for a republic. It now has 3,600 public sceools, with 120,000 pupils, an increase of 10,000 over last year. It has appropriated $2,500,000 for new roads and bridges, and has virtually exterminated yellow fever, there being but one case during the past year. To go up is to GET UP, which, being interpreted means quit standing on the street corners with a cigarette in your mouth. Go to work. Find something to employ hand, heart and brain and thus serve yourself, your race, your country and the age in which you live.—The Conservator. The Pope Bicycle Daily Memorandum Calender for 1905 contains a memorandum leaf for every day in the year and 305 original sayings in favor of good roads, good health outdoor exercise, and that great vehicle of health-giving, the modern bicycle, by our most eminent living men of mared accomplishment. The calendar is free at Pope Mfg. Co's store or any of our readers can obtain it by sending five 2c stamps to Pope Mfg Co., Hartford, Conn or 143 Sigel St, Chicago, Ill. Leadership is the product of long years of unremitting services. The men who lead action Various callings and profess the men who have served their apprenticeship. These men won their spurs through years of toil and sacrifice. Occasionally a sky rocket shoots across the heavens but ever it enters the arena of contending powers where great spirits fight for the mastery his force is spent and he is forgotten, but he who climbs the heights by the force of his own genius lives for ever - The Torch Light. The People Delighted. Mrs Josephine Straghn of British Guiana was in our town last week, working in behalf of Foreign Missions. After having lectured strongly and pointedly to our folks, and Sunday afternoon delivered what is said to be one of the most profound and instructive addresses, we have ever heard on Foreign Missions to a large audience of whites, at the white Baptist church. She sometimes had her audience laughing and at other times crying, but at all times within her grasp. The people here of both races were delighted to see and hear her, and pronounced her a wonderful woman. Indeed she is worth her weight in gold as a Foreign Mission advocate. Our white friends eyes were opened on South American Missions, Miss Straghn has at her command an array of facts on South American life. As she spoke of her conversion and devotion to the Baptist Cause, she stirred the people, and brought forth a unanimous "Amen" from the audience present, may she live long to aid in the great cause of Foreign Missions. Observer IN MEMORIAM. Whereas, The Lord has visited our ranks and taken our worthy and beloved co-worker in the First Baptist Church and also in Motto Union Lodge No. 35, G. S. and D of S. She was always prompt to duty, both in her church and lodge and what her hands found to do she did it well, always keeping an eye singular to the glory of God, and the upbuilding of his cause. She was a good mother and a loving companion, but her place at home is vacant, her voice is hushed in death, her footsteps will be heard no more. She was indeed a patient and faithful servant while on earth and we regret to give her up but the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, and blessed be the name of the Lord. Therefore be it Rosolved, That we bow in humble submission to the Divine will of God. Resolved, That we ever hold dear to our memory her many noble traits of character, and profit thereby. Resolvəd, That we extend our heart felt sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. Sleep on dear mother sleep, your work will grow like leaven while your body rests in earth your soul's safe in heaven. Done by Motto Union Lodge No. 35, G. S. and D. of S Evangelist T. P. Smith, Good Springs, Tenn., who has been assisting the Rev. E. Williams, D. D., in a very successful revival at the Virginia Street Baptist church, this city, received the sad intelligence this morning that his house and effects at Good Springs, Tenn. had burned to ashes Brother Smith is well know over this State and we hope his many friends will come to his relief; if not by special donation and collection, give him an opportunity to conduct meetings and assist him in replacing his loss. As a result of the revival, about seventy persons professed a hope in Christ 45 of whom were baptized to day. A Friend Rev. W.R. Richardson, pastor of Little Flock Baptist church has removed to No 1427 Logan St. where he may be found or addressed in the futnre. Dr. C. H. Parrish and deacons M. Baughman and W. D. Wilson of Calvary church spent last Sun day afternoon in Charlestown with Bro. C.M. Hammonds. Dr. Parrish lectured on his trip to the Holy Land. Mr Henry Norton the well known barber died at his home, Eleventh street, last Tuesday and his funeral took place from the church of Our Merciful Saviour Thursday after noon. He was a member of Unity Lodge No. 12 F. & A. M. Mr. H. Houleesworth (white) of Albert Edwards Lodge No. 1267, F. & A. M. Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng. was entertained by a few of the members of the Masonic Club at their hall, 719 W. Walnut street, last Friday night. He is an inter esting entertainer and was highly pleased with the club. The annual celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation will be observed at the Congregational church, 17th and Chestnut streets, January 1st at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Howard University Association. Prof. Kelley Mille, of Washington. D. C., j. E. Givens, A. S. White, J. R. Harris, C. W. Houser, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs and others will speak. A popularity contest will be given at Lampton Baptist church, Hancock St., December 19, 1904, for the benefit of the Red Cross Santarium. The gentleman receiving the greatest number of votes will be declared the most popular. The contestants are Messrs Jesse Merchant, Lawrence Givens and Levell Dorsey. 10 cents admits to a musical and literary entertainment and entitles a person to one vote. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Meet me at the Y. M. C. A. A safe place to "hang out." A splendid place to spend your evenings. Just the place to meet a friend. "The Y. M. C. A. helps young men to help themselves."—President Roosevelt. The noued foreign missionary, Rev. W. Shepherd, addressed a splendid audience at Odd Fellows' Hall last Sunday. Be sure to attend the Vesper services at the church of Our Merciful Saviour Sunday December 25th, at 4:30 p. m. Men's meeting at the rooms Sunday 3:30 p. m. Subject "A Wise Choice. School Notes --- Corporal punishment has been abandoned in the schools. The Christmas holidays will be extended from December 23rd to January 3rd. Mr. i. B. Taylor has appointed as janitor of the Western school to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. J. H. Nunn. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs of the city, and Rev. W. H. Moses of Stanton, Va., were visitors at the Central school Monday. --- V. To the Members of the State Teachers' Association and Friends of Education of Ky: The colored teachers of the State will hold their 28th annual meeting at Lexington, Ky.. December 27 29 1904. The first session will open promptly at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27th, and the entire meeting will be conducted with due regard for punctuality and dispatch. The last four meetings of our Association have attracted a large body of Teachers, and a considerable number of persons interested in the cause of education and the progress of mankind. They have been brimful of instruction and inspiration. No one has attended any of the meetings who has expressed anything but complete satisfaction for the time and money invested. The program for the coming meeting has many attractive features. It will be full of interest from beginning to end. Our special guests this year are Prof. Kelly Miller, Washington D. C, State Superintendent J. H. Fuqua; Supt. C. M Merry, Covington President W. G. Frost. Berea College. Let all planning to attend the meeting write to Mr Walker Graves 333 Ohio St., Lexington Ky., Chairman of the Reception Committee, who will procure homes for visiting teachers. When you purchase your ticket pay full fare to Lexington, and secure a certificate certifying to the same. This will permit you to return home for one third fare. Be on hand at the opening of first session. Kentucky expects each one of her teachers to do his duty. F. L. Williams, President, W. C. Jordan. Secretary From Carrolton Ky. Our beloved pastor B. P. Burch conducted a revival at New Liberty Ky., Rev. S. Smith, pastor, with great interest, three for water and thirteen restored; Church is greatly revived, raised $56.00. Our pastor then went from there to Ghent Ky., Rev. S. Smith's other church where he labored two weeks until the walls of strife and prejudice fell. This church is greatly revived, twentyone for water and four reclaimed, raised $26.00. We will begin our meetings on the 4th Sunday in December. Our church and Oddfellows had a Thanksgiving dinner clearing $33.00. We have a splendid revivalist as pastor and a good deacon board, thus the church is in better condition than has been for years. H. Miller. Carrollton Kv. Echoes from the N. & J. C. One of the most enjoyable programmes of the season was rendered in our chapel Thanksgiving day While each student acquited himself creditably we make special mention of Miss Lizzie Williams of Mortonsville and Mr Matthew Brown of Benton Ala. Many of our prominent citizens were present at our exercises. Among them were Mr Attilla Norman President of White Ash Beattyville coal mine Mr C.L., Dorman Mrs Wheeler and Mrs J. N. Evans (white). Our students are well pleased this session. They have voted to stay here Christmas, and are in favor of only two or three days for jollisation. 4ths. There is a on country most dange. ing in this case so decomp- Many sudden faiths are caused by heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure or apoplexy are often the result of kidney disease. If kidney trouble is allowed to advance kidney-poisoned llood will attack the vital organs or the ak down and waste vital organs or the kidneys themselves break down and waste away cell by cell. Bladder troubles most always result from a derainer of the kidneys and a cure is derainer quickest by a proper treatment of the kidneys. If you are feeling badly you can make no mistake by taking Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy. 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Walnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY Board by the day or week. Lodging for ladies only. Hot baths at any time. Delicious Soda Water & Ice Cream Women and girls who are strangers in the city will find safe environ- ments in our club rooms. INSTITUTE WORK. Bowling Green. Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Henderson, Madisonville, Greenville, Hopkinsville, Russellville, Princeton, Mayfield, Hickman, Clinton, Shelbyville, Cadiz, Stanford, Franklin, Richmond, Frankfort, Maysville, Winchester, Paris, Georgetown, Danville, London, Lancaster, Mt. Sterling, Berea, Nicholasville, Middlesboro, Cynthiana, Versailles. The above named places have been selected to hold Institutes during this institute year. The missionaries will correspond an arrange with the pastors and churches, as to the time, and all other arrangements. The course of lectures will be first, on the Gospel of John, second, on the Bap-Articles of Faith. It would greatly encourage the managers and conductors of the institute work if the pastors and churches would invite us to hold these meetings with them Who will be the first to do so? If your name is not in the above list that may not hinder you from inviting us. You can have it if you want it. Let me hear from you. The Lord bless you and your work. I am yours in service. P. H. Kennedy, General Missionary. ADVANCED NORMAL COURSE INTRODUCED AT TUSKE- GEE INSTITUTE An Advanced Normal Course for teachers of the Common Branches and teachers of Manual Training, the Trades and Agriculture, will be established at the Tuskegee Institute, September 13, 1904, the next school term. The course includes a review of all the elementary studies the elements of psychology, the history of education, general and special methods of teaching and school management; observation of model teaching and practice teaching in an admirably equipped training school are required. Graduates of Tuskegee and persons of equivalent education are admitted without examination. Persons of some experience in teaching are accorded special advantages. In writing for further details, be sure to specify whether you wish training for a teacher (1) of a specific industry, like blacksmithing or agriculture, (2) of manual training, or (3) of academic ranchee. Address all correspondence to Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Ala. TF. City Ministers and Deposits Conference. This body met Monday morning at Green St. church. Members present: Revs. Russel, Johnson, McClellan, Richardson, Wm. Reed, Bowen, Craighead, Perdue, Gaddie Marrs, Bates, Coleman, A.G. Hall Mitchell, Lewis, Rhodes, Merrifield Jacobs, Offutt, Talley, Alexander, Blue, Hightower, Herrington, Kennedy, Frank, Brethren Generals, Ramsey. Visitor Rev. C. F. Choclzzli of Abyssinia. Rev. G. W. T Russel presided and Revs. A.G. Hall and W. Reed conducted devotional services. REPORTS Green St.-S.S. 81, collection $2. 54, pastor preached, collection $55. Beargrass-S.S. 20, collection 41 cents, pastor preached col. $18.50 Cable St.-S.S. 21, collection $18. 50 Lampton-S. S. 84, collection $3. 10, pastor preached, one for baptism, one restored and one under watchcare, collection $31.25 Little Flock-S.S. 20, col. 75cts; pastor preached, collection $8.00 Emmannuel-S. S. 80, collection $1 38, pastor and Rev. P. H. Kennedy preached, collection $35.55 Simpsonville, Rev. Wm. Reed preached, two for baptism, col. $10. 32. Centennial, pastor preached, one AMERICAN BAPTIST DECEMBER 16, 1904 Mt. Olive-S. S. 55, collection 70 cts; pastor and Rev. Riley preached one by relation, collection $17.00 La Grange-S. S. 12, collection 22cts; pastor and Rev. Perkins preached, collection $7.65 Zion S. S. 210, collection $5.00 Revs. W.H. Moses and P. H. Kennedy preached, collection $31 00 Bardstown-S. S. 22, collection 31 cts; Rev. A G. Hall preached col. $110.58 Fairfield-S.S. 27, collection $1.0 pastor preached, collection $30.18 Howards Chapel-S.S. 24, col. 24 cts; pastor preached collection $2. 25. Ninth St.-S.S. 50, collection 70c; pastor preached, collection $23.00 Good Shepberd-S. S. 25, col. 20cts; Rev. I. Herrington preached, collection $7.65 Bland St.-S.S. 30, collection 80cts; pastor preached, collection $6.13 Rev. B. G. McClellan preached a splendid sermon from John' 15:5 Theme "The Believers entire dependence upon Christ." which was approved by the Conference. Rev. A. Merrifield was appointed to preach next Monday. The special committee submitted the following report: Louisville, Ky.; Dec. 12, 1904. To the City M & D Conference: Your committee has carefully examined the matter of moral and social conditions of our people in this city and we have reached the following conclusions. (1) We think that earnest personal talks with individual members of our churches in their respective homes would do much in giving them higher conceptions of the responsibility of Christian citizenship. [2] Parents should be encouraged to keep their children in both the day and Sunday School and not neglect the attendance of divine services in the several churches. [3] As their needs to be a unity of sentiment and action upon the part of the ministry in this important work, we recommend that every pastor will on the occasion of Watch-meeting this year or on New Years day preach a special sermon to his congregation urging the necessity of an improved Christian life in the incoming year especially among all the people. [4] That we give more attention to reform movements intended for the uplift and elevation of the people and give such movements our moral support Respectfully submitted. The report was adopted and on motion a copy was ordered to be sent to each church in the city and approval requested. usual collection was taken and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. I. Herrington. Shelby Co. M. & D. Conference, This body met with the Eminence Baptist church Members present: H w Jones, N Caldwell, S Mack, C J Murphy, J w Million, G N Butler: Visitors: Dr Reynolds, J M Caldwell, P Gullion, D L Blakentore, and brother Generals Devotional service was conducted by Revs Caldwell and Blakemore REPORTS Emininence-8, S. collection $3. 18, pastor, Rev. D.P. Jones and I. Herringtonp reached, two restored collection $47.20 Clay Village, pastor preached collection $13.90 Chestnut Grove, pastor preached collection $4.90 Green Castle, pastor preached, collection $35.30. S.S. col. $2.65 Browsboro-S.S. 25, collection $3.25 pastor and Rev. Wm. Taylor preached. 9 for baptism and 2 restored, collection $53.00 Smithfield-S.S. 20, collection $1. 00, pastor preached collection $14. 00 S. HOPSON Merchant Tailor Cleaning and Repairing neatly done, called for and delivered. Special Attention to Ladies' Work and Out of Town Orders. All new work Pressed Free of Charge. 632 E. 17TH ST., Louisville, Kentucky. Home Phone 4088. IT IS THE CLOTHES THAT MAKE THE MAN Matteron makes the Clothes. I cater to good dressers, and quote the very lowest price. Regulation Garments given Especial Attention. Try our Regulation Trousers at $3.00 and up Cleaning, Dying and Repairing neatly done. I cater to good dressers, and quote the very lowest price. Regulation Garments given Especial Attention. Try our Regulation Trousers at $5.00 and up. Cleaning, Dying and Repairing neatly done. E. I. MASTERSON S. W. Cor. West & Wainut Sts Louisville, Ky. S. W. Cor. West & Walnut Sts Louisville, Ky. Campbelsburg-S.S. 20, collection 70 cents, Bro. Wm. Ricket, 'Wm. Foster and pastor preached, three restored, one for baptism, collection $12.00 Sulphur, pastor preached, collection $10.00 Jeffersontown-S.S. collection $3. 75, pastor and Rev. Wm. Brents preached, 5 restored, 3 by relation, 11 for baptism, collection $10.00 New Castle, Rev. Brown and J. W. Million preached, 8 for baptism one restored, collection $75.00 Mt. Zion, pastor and Rev. T. R. Butler, and N. Dorsey preached, collection $4.00 Shelbyville-S. S. 35. collection $14.00. S. Mack. Brents, Wakefield L. G. Jordan preached, 16 for baptism, 8 restored, one by relation, 4 by watchcare, one by letter, collection $75.60 The Conference adjourned to meet with the church at Bagdad Wednesday after the fourth Sunday in December. H. W. Janes, Moderator. Lexington Ministers and Deal cans Meeting. we attempted to raise your money. $1.50, to-day as I told you we would. All the brethren were not present however and so we raised only raised $1.00. I will have to ask that you allow us one week more to raise the other $.50, and I will forward it next Monday. This body met Monday morning at Willard St. Church. Members present Revs. Bush, Hawthorn, B. M. Johnson, Wilson, R. and J. W. Jackson, Holloway, Taylor, Frye. Fuller, Fisher and Chinn. Brethren Douglass, Brown, Mayfield, Lewis and Jackson. Rev. G. B. Bush presided and Rev. J. Francis Wilson conducted devotional services. Being void of space the reports were omitted this week. By motion Dr. J. M. Allen will be invited to address this body next Monday. Adjourned to meet with the Main St Church next Monday. Benediction by Rev, Fullerr SPEND A MERRY CHRISTMAS with the old folks LOW RATES With long limit v1a "Big Four" On December 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st 1904, also January 1st and 2nd, 1905 tickets will be on sale between all local points on the "Big Four Route" Cincinnati Northern R. R. and D. & U. E. 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H. WILLIAMS CHIROPODIST. Corn and Bunions Extracted with out pain. Ingrown 2nd Club Nails permanently cured. Ladies treat ed at their residence if preferred. Office Hours: Office and Residence, 12 to 2 p. m. 718 W Walnut 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. SUNDAYSCHOOL LESSON. SUNDAY DECEMBER 25. THE PRINCE OF PEACE. Isaiah q:1-7. Motto Text - "His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6. "Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali."—They had thought the first affliction severe, but worse was in store for king and people. These two tribes inhabited what was afterwards known as upper and lower Galilee. "And afterwards did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations."—The country west of the sea of Galilee and east of the Jordan. This prophecy which begins with the seventh chapter was probably written in the days of Ahaz, Isaiah prophesied in his home at Jerusalem. The days were among the darkest of all in the history of Israel. Ahaz was one of the worst of kings. Stanley says of his reign, "the worship of Moloch, the savage god of Anmion, was now established, not only on the heights of Olivet, but in the valley of Hinnonns on a spot known by the name of Tophet close under the walls of Jernsalem. There the brazen statue of the god was erected, with the furnace with in, or at his feet into which the children were thrown. (2 Kings 16). Superstitions appeared in every part of the country. Gold and silver statues glittered throughout Judah. Sothsayers, spirits, ghosts were consulted." Not content with establishing the worst form of idolatry, Ahaz had the doors of temple shut up, thus stopping the sacrifices to God. Isaiah dealt very faithfully with this wicked king, entreating and threatening, but all without avail. Meanwhile the enemies of Judah were bearing down upon them. Ahaz appealed to Assyria for help against Syria and Israel, and the Assyrians came only to prove, if anything a worse scourge to their allies than to their enemies. Rawlinson describes the troubles of Judah, 'Great multitudes were carried captive or were slain. In this deep affliction of the Jewish nation her old foes, moreover, rose up against her. The Edonites on the southeast and the Philistines on the southwest poured in their troops upon the devoted land and added to its calamities. The Philistines took permanent possession of the territory which they had over-run, occupying it and adding it to their dominion. Judah was indeed brought low and made naked. Her country was desolate, her cities were burned with fire, her land—strangers devoured in her presence; it was desolate and overthrown by strangers; The territory that remained to her was truly but a very small remnant, and even this was threatened." "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light."—The prophet knew that his prophecy would be fulfilled to the last jot and title, and he speaks as if it had already came to pass. This is not unusual with the prophets. We learn from Matthew that the reference is primarily to the Galileans. But the light shone also on all Judae, and shines to-day over all the earth. The tribes in Galilee were especially given to idolatry. They walked in the darkness of sin, it was an habitual thing with them. "They that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death."—The darkness is the shadow of death because it deals to perdition, just as the darkening of sight in the dying is a prelude to the night of death. Such is the darkness of sin. How won- AMERICAN BAPTIST, FRIDAY DECEMBER 16 1904 derful the light which the Saviour brings showing a way to obtain the forgiveness of sin. "Thou hast multiplied the nation and not increased the joy."—The "not" is a mistake of the translators and should be omitted. "They joy before thee according to the joy in harvest"—The joy of seeing the fruit of their labors. Harvest was a most joyful time in all agricultural countries. The Feast of the Tabernacles in which the harvest was rejoiced over was the greatest festival of the Jews. "And as men rejoice when they divide the spoils."—The joy of victory over foes. "For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder.' --The part of the yoke which rested on the back of the neck and the shoulders. Reference may be rather to the beating of the Israelites with rods when they were in Egypt "As in the days of Midian." --The Midianites had most previously oppressed the children of Israel The victory of Gideon was a most decisive one, utterly overthrowing their power and freeing his nation. "For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of life."—Which means, according to the Hebrew, that the armor and instruments of war and the blood bespattered garments shall be burned up, and wars shall be e ded 'This is not so much a prophecy of conquest as of peace; a peace, how ever, which is not to be expected until the enemies of God are overcome, and therefore the prediction may be said to include both events, the final overthrow and the subsequent prevalence of universal peace."—Alexander. "For unto us a child is born. unto us a child is given."—The "for" shows that the destruction of war and the coming of peace is the result caused by the giving of this son. The "us" refers primarily to the prophet and his people. But, blessed be God, the Son is given to us Gentiles as well, so that whoever that believeth on him shall have eternal life, The Son was the gift of God the unspeakable gift. And the government shallbe upon his shoulders."—All things are committed unto the Son till the last enemy shall be conquered and his mediaocial kingdom be ended. The government of the world is compared to a robe of office which rests upon the shoulders. "And his name shall be called Wonderful."—He, himself, as God incarnate was wonderful—a wonder which all his redeemed shall study throughout eternity with ever increasing delight. His works of atonement is wonderful, is the greatest wonder of the universe. "Counsellor."—Having infinite wisdom to counsel all, needing no counsel. "The mighty God."—Infinite wisdom is in the name Counsellor; infinite power in his also. The deity of our Lord is asserted as plainly here in the Old Testament as it is in the New. In him dwell all the fullness of the Godhead. "The everlasting Father."—The Christ is one with the Father. There are three persons, but one God. His called Father here as the giver of all life. "He is so-called not merely as the possessor of eternity, but be cause he is eternally the tender, faithful and wise educator, nourisher and cherisher of his own people. "The Prince of Peace."—Not of earthly peace, he came not to send peace, but a sword, and a man's foes should be they of his own household. But he is the Prince of peace between a just and holy God and sinful man. How can a guilty creature have peace with his God? is the one important question for our lost race "Of the increase of his government and peace there seall be no end."—It is a most blessed promise. Souls shall be making peace with their God and yielding loving obedience to their Saviour "Upon the throne of Davia,"—He was a descendant of David, and in him all the great promises to David were fulfilled. The Jews had the highest opinion of David, considering his reign the ideal one. They should find their ideal surpassed in the reign of the Lord. "To order it and to establish it"—To order is to govern, and to establish it to make it firm and enduring, never to be overthrown, though the kings of the earth set themselves and the rulers take counsel together against it. "With judgement and with justice from henceforth even forever. The seal of the Lord of hosts will perform teis."—God has not only decreed this, but his earnest affection is involved. How many and how great are the assurances which he has made to his people? Not Fatal. No Matter What Doctors Say-We Know That Heart Trouble in Many Cases Can Be Cured. There are seven main features of heart disease, viz. 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