Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1880 — Hints to Young Christians. [ARTICLE]

Hints to Young Christians.

Dofi’t be afraid to “show your colors.” Shrink from no declaration, from no duty, that Christ desires of you. The timid, vacillating course is the hardest and most barren. The brave, outspoken, faithful life is the happiest and most effective. There are many things you do not understand as yet. Bnt let no doubts or uncertainties prevent you from acting on what you do know. There are some spiritual facts clear enough, plenty of Christian duties plain- enough to you; act immediately on those. Do faithfully all you know you ought to do, and the larger knowledge will follow in due time. Use earnestly every means that will enlarge and strengthen your Christian life. Study the Bible. Pray without ceasing. Don’t neglect the prayer-meeting or the Sabbath-school. stir up your Sabbathschool teacher and get your doubts explained. Go to the pastor with your questions, and find out the best he knows on things that perplex you. Keep your heart warm by doing good. Make your life beautiful in the sight of men, and show them the sweetness and xiwer of Christianity. Be conscientious n little things. Let the Master’s spirit shine through every hour of your life. In school, in shop or field, in society, the young Christian ought to be the most faithful, the most courteous, the most generous and kindly, the noblest of any person there. Follow Christ Seek to reproduce his traits in your life. Do always as you believe he would do if he were in your place; so you will have a growing, joyful, sue cesMul Christian career.—lforn/np Star.