Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 August 1903 — Page 3

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14-OUR CORRESPONDENTS, * 1 — 1 News, Incidents, Social + ^nd Personal Activities ^

RUSHVILLE. Services at the Second Baptist church Sunday were excellent, the pastor preached morning and evening, communion at 3 p. m. collection $5.00. A lawn fete for the benefit of this church will be at the home John Moore. The members of this church coatemplates making some imorovements on the church. Miss Jannie Richardson is visiting in Muncie. Rev. Quinn will attend the Eastern Association of Indiana Baptist whllfch convene in Franklin, Aug, 6th and 7th

GREENSBURG.

Misses Mitchell and Wilson spent Sunday on Indianapolis. Mrs. Samuel Hardwrick is improving from a short illness. Mrs. Joe Gaskin and sister. Miss Locus, left'to day for three weeks’ visit with their parents in Kokomo. Miss Anna Hardwrick is visiting in Anderson and Indianpolis. A Children’s Choir is being organized to render music for Sunday mornings A number of persons are attending the Fair in North Vernon this week. Miss Emma Langston was ill this week. hORT WAYNE. Mrs. Mary Bradshaw ot Toledo, is the guest of her sister Mis. E. C. Smith Mrs. Thomas Williams has returned from a visit to Marion. Ernest Bodgy will visit his family in Detroit soon \V alte r White of PuuldingXo. O.. is working at the O’neck William E. Warfield has moved into hie new home, at 209 Grand street. Misses W. L. B, Harris and Lillie Kate Isbell of Lafayette are in the city. "4 Ed stokes of Lafayette is employed at McKinneys on W. Berry street Mrs. Cora Dunham is illMrs. Carrie Walters of Sidney O ^visited her son recently. The Stewardess Board will give a Fair, August i2th-i3th-i4th. Mr. and Mrs. Ramer and Roy Jackson of Lima O , visited Mr. and Mrs. Warfield, Sunday. Mrs. Ruby Palmer is visiting her mother, Mrs. Thornton 1224 Hay. den street. Mrs. >Mary Artis is improving rapidly and has been removed to her home. Mrs. Jeannette Moten is visiting her mother inj Troy O, An excursion party of ths following ladies and gentlemen from Troy O , were the guests of Mrs. Rhoda Jones Sunday. Miss Annis Mack, Mrs Neva Skinner, James Jones, Mrs. Cornelia Williams, Miss Dora Stewart, Mesdames Sugie Arnold and Dicie Jones, Master Stmmie Jones, Mrs. Ella Elam James Willis and Mrs. Anna Howager of Lima O. Dinner was served on the lawn in picnic style. Thomas Adams and wife assisted io entertaining.

FRENCH LICK.

MARION.

A Christian Eodeaver was organized Sunday at the Fifth street church with a large attendance, Archie Weaver, president and Mies Clotie Williams Moss, oiganist of C. E. choir Mesdames Hester Ward and J. Johnson, who have been ill are conval*scent. Rev Price preached an excel-

GREENCASTLE. Miss Lucy Fox is attending the camp meeting at Battle Ground. Mrs. Josie Barnes of Bloomington spent Sunday with her children here, who are visiting their father George W. Barnes. Quarterly meeting to morrow at Bethel church, Rev. C. C. Townsend of Lafayette will assist in the

lent sermon Sunday night to a services Miss Hallie Johnson of

Mrs. Rudolph Shaffer is visiting friends in Chicago Mrs. E, I. Grimes and son Carl, are visiting her parents at Bowling Green, Ky. Mrs- Jus. Morton and son James, are visiting at French Lick. Dr. M. W. Sparks was called to New Albany, on acoount of the death of his neice 1 he A. M. E. church Mission has purchased a lot on vhich to build their church. This is the first piece of ground ever bought at this place by colored people William McDowell is ill Charles Harding and k Tommy Thomaa spent Sunday in Chicago Mrs. Joe William** entertained in honor ot Miss Lillian Crutherfield Miss Florence Anthony of Cincinnati made a short visit at West Baden Springs. Mrs. Anna Mason has returned home from Louisville Myles Brooks and wife and little Lottie, are delighted with their new home in Detroit......Mrs. Clifton Irvin is visiting her sister in Chicago. Mrs. Luster Alexander and son, A-Histon, have gone to join her husband and auntie in Indianapolis, [where they will make their future le.

large audience The funeral ot Jeff Sizemore was the largest that' has ever been among the colored people of this city. Rev. T. Price assisted by Rev. Terrell conducted the funeral services last Thursday. Mr, Sizemore was a member ot the Mason Lodge and the Eastern Star. Several masons from Peru, Wabash and Logansport attended. The Marion Colored Band led the funeral procession. Deceased leaves a wife and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Asenath Artis returned Monday from New Albany, where she attended the Grand Session ot Sir Knights and , Daughters of Tabor Burr Wallace has accepted a position as janitor in the Marion Hospital Phil Pettiford who has been quite ill is improving. Miss Leona Milton Blakey left Wednesday to visit relatives in Richmond The District meeting of the Odd Fellows and the Household ot Ruth will convene here Tuesday. Henry Flemmings and Mrs. Mahala Weaver will meet the delegates and assign them to their rooming places.

MODOC.

Chcrles Burns ot Richmond is visiting his mother, Mrs. Jennie Smothers, this week Chelcy Mason of Dark County O , visited Charlee Moor Sunday Basket meeting in the grove near the church Sunday, Rev. Parker ot Indianapolis will conduct services. Charles Smothers and Esther Moor continue ill Miss Pearl Gilliam is visiting her aunt, Mrs, Nellie Gilliam of Indianapolis this week Charles Moor attended Weslyn Sunday ischooi Convention at Richmond, Sunday An oratorical contest will be given at the church in the near future, subject, “Temperance.” Aunt Sarah Moor and Mrs. Marian Buckner at Battle Creek Mich., is visiting Mrs. Margrett Scott this week.

CRAWFORDSVILLt. Charles Beard and wife are visiting in Louisville Miss Maud Dabbs entertained a number of her friends last Friday, it being her eighteenth birthday Nate Burden and sister Miss Ella, ot Terre Haute passed through the city Sunday en route for Frankfort. Mrs. Ida Hunter who has been ill, is better Miss Mabie Blakemore of Anderson is guest ot Mrs. Jennie Elmore. < The young men gave a dance at Woodman Hal 1 , Thursday night. The Sir Knights gave a social last Wednesday night at the home of Will Cox iMrs. Anna Patterson is visiting her husband in Urbana 111 W. F. Tiester attended the funeral of Jeff Sizemore at Marion, last week. Mrs. Sarah Hale spent Sun lay in Frankfort, visiting her parents.

ALEXANDRIA.

Titus Ballenger and wife of Kokomo spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. Florence Starks. Rev. Elzy and Mr. Nash have returned from Bloomington, where they attended the Sunday School and B. Y, P. U. Convention. John Milton and Mr. Black of Kokomo were in the city, Sunday. Rev. Anderson has terurned from Louisville...,..Mrs. Stradford and daughter Miss Anna will visit several weeks in Ohio. Mrs. Francis Stewart is visiting relatives in Indianapolis this week. The Odd Fellows will render an excellent program at their picnic, to-day at Childers Park. The Building Labor, International Union are anticipating on a great day, Aug. 4,

Springfield 111., is visiting in the city, the guest of Rev. N. W, Williams* Eunice Milesand wife entertained a few of their fr'.ends at dinner, Sunday.

BRIDGEPORT.

Master Madison Williams of Terre Haute will spend a few weeks with his papa, Rev, T. Williams Mary Bundle and son Clarence, spent Sunday in Indianapolis Mrs Lizzie Martin of Indianapolis was the guest of Samuel Huito and wife, last Tues day evening and Wednesday. Mrs. Anna Wright and George Lewis, were among relatives and friends, Sunday. Master Robert Johnson of Bloomington is the guest of his auut and uncle, Ruben Walker and wife. Mrs. A. Coward and daughter Bertha and Isaac Warren attended the picnic given by the Plainfield Sunday School at Union Hill, last Wednesday A lawn fete will be given in the church yard Aug 4.

SOUTH BEND. Aunt Fannie Haithcox of Cass County Mich., spent several days visiting her children and friends. Mrs. Maggie Stewart has returned from several weeks’ visit in the southern part of the state. George G. Winfrey et Chicago spent Sunday with his netcc, Mrs. James Martin, 748 S. Main stree . Miss Verda Stewart of Calvin, was among friends, Saturday. Joe Haithcoe spent Sunday in Chicago. Rev. Roberts and family of the A. M. E. church are spending a two weeks’ vacation with relatives and friends in Rushville, Marion and Knightstown and will be home about the 7th inst Mrs, W. E. Scott and neice Edith Johnson, left tor Niles and other points in Michigan, Tuesday Mr. Garnett Ulay and Miss Irene Cooksey were married Monday, by Rev. Waites. George Medlock of Dowagiuc Mich., was the guest ofMiss Giace Powell Monday Mrs. Qllie Bradley and sistei Mayme Faust of Kokomo aie visiting George Bradley and wife, 91? Napier street. Calvin Ford and Myrtle Gordon were married Tuesday, by Rev. Waites Frank Bradley and Claud Allen spent Sunday in Chicago The Giant Club, of which Mrs. Lena Hubbard is president, will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. N, Sanders. Newton Sanders and Clifford Lee, are spending the week in Indianapolis In the window of Charles Cleiis is a watch to be given away at Mount Zion Baptist chuich, August 25. 4 NOBLESVILLE.

PRINCETON. Rev. Charles Hunter P. E , will preach Sunday morning and night. Rev. Saunders and choir ot Lyles will have charge of services at 3 p. m. Quarterly meeting Sunday. Nelson Fields of St. Louis spent Sunday here with his family. Mrs. Mary Rider visited friends in Vincennes, Sunday The colored people will celebrate the 4th of August, at the Fair Grounds^Mrs. Ella Reynolds continue ill. Rev. J. T. Leggett is confined to his room this week Rev. Mrs. Ratliffe was invited to preach for the ladies’ rally at Vincennes Sun day, being unable to go, James Rider filled her place Mrs. George Scott visited her sister in Cincinnati, last week Prof. H. F. Smith filled pulpit at 10:30 a. m., Dr. Putman of the First Presbyter ian chuich at 7:30 p. m., Sunday at the Bethel Al M. E. church. Rev. Ratliffe preached the ministerial union sermon at the Second Baptist church, Sunday afternoon.

KOKOMO.

Edward Byrd of Indianapolis is here visiting his sisters Mrs. Harry Smithermon and Miss Ora Byrd John Milton and Frank Black spent Sunday in Marion and Alexandria Eugene Gaskins and wife returned home Sunday, after spending a week with her parents in New London Rev. J. Bundy passed through here, Monday. Mr. Walker visited in Marion, Sunday Mrs. Ella Kindred and childien have returned to their home in Chicago Miss Searetta Russell has returned home from Logansport Mr. and Mrs, Lynn of Kalamazoo will make this their future home.........Titus Ballanger and wife visited friends in Alexandria Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Ollie Bradley and sister. Miss Mayme Foust, left Tuesday to visit in South Bend, Saint Joe and Benton Harbor. The A, M. E, church having been closed for three weeks, at which time the decorators have been at work beautifying the interior, will be open Sunday.

KNIGHTSTOWN.

Mrs. Ida Rickman of Muncie, spent last Friday with Mrs. Crenshaw and other friends. Grace and Ada Taylor are visiting the : r brother Harry at Muncie. James Bailey was in Marion last week .Mrs. Crenshaw and daughter entertained for dinner Sunday, Mrs. Anna Cooksey of Terre Haute, Henchly Thomas and daughter Rose Rev. Edwards preached at Spiceland, Sunday, Louis Fox end wife are visiting at Elizaville Ky. Grace Kinsley after spending three weeks with friends, has re turned to her home in Chicago.

Miss Nellie Bush is visiting in Peru Mrs. Robert Green is in Peru attending the camp meeting, which her husband is conducting. Rev. John Burden of Frankfort, is expected to fill the pulpit at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, Miss Gertrude Hammons entertained a number of girls July 23, it being her thirteenth birthday, the evening was spent in games. Miss Hazel Hedgepath won the prize in the game guess. Clarence, the two year old son of Mrs. Lafe W inslow, died July 20 and was hurried on July 22. Rev. Chambers conducted the funeral services at the A. M. E. church. Among those who will attend the G. A, R. meeting in California this year are Woodard Stewartaud wife. The party will leave here Wednesday Mr. Stewart and wife will make quite a tour of the West and will visit Yellowstone Park on the return trip. Woodard Stewart is one of our most highly respected colored men, and has made a success in every iway. He has a fine farm or two west of town, and lives now just in the west edge of Noblesvtlle. Mrs. Stewart has always taken |m active interest in charitable wqrk and everything for the upbuilding of the colored people. All their friends will wish them a pleasant visit. SHELB YVILLh. Miss Nannie O’rear of Rushville spent Sunday in our city. Msss Ethel Bradshaw ot Indianapolis is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Henrietta Johnson and family. Alooza White of Greensburg. spent Sunday in our city. Mrs. Nannie Givens aud daughter, Mary Bradshaw of Indianapolis spent Sunday with the former’s sister Mrs. Henrietta Johnson. Miss Mayme Dudley is the guest of friends in Indianapolis. Mrs. Patti Evans left Thursday for Cnicago to spend the remainder of the summer Mrs. Anna Scisco was called to Indianapolis on account of the death of the infant of Mrs. Delia Boxley. Master Bliss Reed of Indianapolis L the gue^ t of his aunts in cur city. Misses Sallie Pointer and Ann* Mason, left Thursday for Cincinnati and Winchesrer. There will be a grand entertainment at the Second M. E. church under the management of the social department of the Epworth League. The League is progressing nicefy Misses Martha and Anna Duke and Mrs. Cordelia Kirtly spent Sunday in Cincinnati. Mesdames Russell and Conwell, are the guests ot friends in Connersville and Rushville. Mrs. Blana Stafford and Fevera Alexander spent last Thursday in Rushville. Mrs. Jennie Reed is the guest of friends in Muncie ..William and George Hines. Henry Montgomery. Ben Murry and Blackburn reported having an excellent time at their camp “Hiawitha” on “lit tie Blue.” Mesdames Reed and Hines spent Sunday at the camp.

FRANKFORT .

Rev. John Harpfer of Mattoon is home on a short visit Mr. Coal ot Four Paws and Sells Brothers, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Ella Burden and brother Nate of Terre Haute, were guests of parents Sunday Mrs. Hall was the guest of Mr. Burden, Sun. day Mr. Thomas and son passed through the city, Tuesday.

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PLAINFIELD.

Mesdames McKee ot Leaven worth Kan. and George Cable of Indianapolis, were the guests of Mrs. M. A, Clark, Tuesday of last week Misses Harriet Clark and Lola Kelley attended the concert at Tomlinson Hall at Indianapolis, Wednesday night of lest week Rev. T. Johnson is ill. W. M Bailey and son Earl, and W. M. Pinkston were in Indianapolis Monday on business. Miss Lulu Hicks ot Monrovia was the guest of Miss Lola Ktl ey, Sunday Mrs. M. A. Claik and daughter Harriet visited J. H. Brooks and wife at Monrovia, last Saturday .Willis Clark has returned home after a two weeks stay in Marion, his son Fred is expected home from.Wawasee Lake.

FAIRMOUNT-

— - f « J. N, Burden and wife of South Marion visited Iriends, Sunday George Minor of Marion was the guest of friends, Sunday Mrs. Ruth Mathis spent last week in Marion, Mrs. Gus Weaver and son Raymond returned from St. Joe Mich., Sunday Mrs. Frank Hedgepath has returned to her home in Hartford City, after a vis t with her sisters, Mesdames William Burden and Harvey Dempsey Rev. W. Roberts and family of South LSend will visit Mrs. Roberts’ brother, Charles Newsom, this week. Mrs. Steve Frazier was called to Goshen last week on account ot the illness of her son. Mrs. Eliza Maxey is suffering with a sprained ankle. Mrs. Abe Freeman is improving. James Maddox continue ill Anthoay Smith and William Armstrong spent Sunday in Weaver. Mesdames Johnson aud Davell of Gaston, are visiting with »heir uncle, Harry Liscomb Lucian Me Millan made a business trip to Marion last week Charles Newsom and wife spent Sunday in Ma-

rion.

CORYDON.

LAFAYETTEMrs. Mary Hill and Rev. Daniel Bloodsworth have returned from the S. S. Convention at Bloomicgpb. W. F. Anderson is home from the Knights and Daughters of Tabor Grand Session held in New Albany Mrs. Virginia Roberts of Kalamazoo, was the guest of Mrs. M. L Huffman, this week. Mrs. Lizzie Carter of Fowler is the gueet of Mrs. Amanda Edward and Mrs. M. Owens of Nashville Tenn , the guest of Mrs. Luella Me Kinney. The ladies were highly entertained by Mrs. McKinney on Monday evening. Mrs. Amanda Edwards assisted by Mesdames Ida Mitchell of brankfort and Minnie Edwards on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday evening by Mrs. Aquilla Smith aided by the Misses Sharpe and Rowe, at this reception Prof. Clark delighted the company with his sleigh bell-.phone and the piano Mrs. Lizzie Drake and Charles Biggs are ill. Mrs. Taylor of Springfield O , lectured at the A. M E. church Wednesday night in interest of the missionary cause Mrs. Ida C. Biggs is the guest of Mrs. Mary F. Horner of Terre Haute Archie Stone and brother, have returned from a pleasant visit in Kentucky. Miss Taylor, neice of Mrs. Re becca Wilson, has gone to her home in Louisville. Subscribe for The Recorder- ons 7«ar $ 1

FOWLER.

James Grant has returned from a two weeks’ visit in Louisville. George Jeffries was called to Jeffersonville, by the deatji of his mo'her David Williams and wife of Sheldon were the guests 1 of William Wilson and wite, Sunday. Miss Lizzie Carter is visiting in Lafayette Haze Kings of Cham pain 111., was in the city, Sunday. Messrs Brooks and Ned Wood of Goodland were guests of friends, Sunday Misses Edwards, Miller and Wilson .and Messrs Wilson, Blakely and Edwards made a short visit with Lfriends in Goodland. Bert Wilson of Lafayette spent Sunday with his parents, James Wilson and wife Aleck Anderson ol this place lost his life in a riot at Lebanon Ky. last week, he leaves a wife and one fchild. Walter Jones ot Lafayette, was guest of William Biggs, Sunday. Subscribe for The Recorder and

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with his father at Laconia. Revs. Hunter P. E., J. Cravens, J. B. Collins and E, E. Gregory ot New Albany are having much success in then camp meeting at Crisp Roads. The meeting was largely attended Sunday, quite a delegation from Corydon Mrs. Agnes Mitchem is visiting relatives at Ekron Ky Walter Smith is visiting relativas and friends at New Albany Sauoderth Stith continue seriously ill .Miss Marian Mitchem is visiting in Louisville.

VINCENNES.

Henry Goens has returned from St. Louis Mrs. Maria Reynolds is very ill. Mrs. Alice CHntjn was overcome by heat during the parade of Robinson’s Show. Little Leatha Stewart is ill. A lawn social was given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church Tuesday night Frank Finney of St. Louis is visiting his father, Gordon Finney Ed Stewart, James Clinton, George Jacobs and Frank Davis, are in Indianapolis with Company A Miss Lottie Gordon has returned from Bloomington Mrs. Morris and daughter Lydia, spent Sunday in Saint Louis Kelly Mills and granddaughter of Sumner, visited Mrs. Ellen Goens, Sunday The rally at the A M. E. church was largely attended Rev. Rider and wife of Princeton were with us.

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WASHINGTON. Mrs. Charles Biggs of Lafayette was the guest of her saster Mrs. M. Lawhorn last week James A. Johnson of ladianapolis, D. 3. M., lectu-'ed to the Charles Howard Lodge last Saturday night. Sergeant Marshall and wife have returned to Terre Haute. Mrs. White of Bloomfield is the guest of her brother, Alfred Lawhern Mesdames Elia Lawhorn and Rebecca Humbles, were guests of Mrs. Cooper at Worthington, Sunday Rev. W. A. Mitchem of Petersburg, was a caller at the parsonage, Tueseay .Sunday is trustees day at the A. M. E. church Special services at eight, Mrs. ]. O’banyon will sing a solo.

IRVINGTON.

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Miss Mollie Avereti spent Sunday in Greencastle Miss Fannie Hill of Shelbyville, en route from Bloominglou was the guest ot Mrs. Alice Baker, over Sunday. Rufus Hammons and B Corley, returned home Fifday from Muneie where they were delegates to the K. P. Grand Lodge.. Miss Lydia Marsden returned home very ill from Edinbuig, last Saturday. Missjetta Baker ol Louisville, spent Sunday with her father, J L< Baker. U. and S. S. Convention, returned home, Saturday Mrs. W. R. Boyd returned from New Albany Saturday, where she was delegate to the Grand Session of Knights and Dahghters of Tabor, she was accompanied by Mesd&mes Bessie Simms and Snope of Connersville and’Mrs. Sarah Kennedy of Alexandria, x

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.

LESSON V, THIRD QUARTER, INTERNATIONAL SERIES, AUG. 2.

Text ot the LeHRon, I Sam. xvl, 4-13. Memory VerscR, 11-13—Golden Text, I Sam. xrl, 7—Commentary Prepared by Rev. D. M. Stearns. [Copyright, 1903, by American Prose Association.) 4. And Samuel did that which the Lord spake and came to Bethlehem, and the elders of the town tYembled at his coming and said, Comest thou peaceably? Although Samuel came no more to see Saul he evidently clung to him in his heart (verse 1>. It is a searching question, Am I wholly with God in everything or do I in any sense cling to any one or anything that He has disapproved? In verses 1 to 3 note the ivords “I will send; I have provided; 1 will show; anoint unto Me him whom I name.” Notwithstanding the sin and rebellion of man God is ever working out His eternal purpose, and He seeks willing vessels in and through whom He can work. Samuel’s “How can I go?” and his fear of Saul indicate some lack of fellowship with God, probably because of his sympathy with Saul. 6. And he said: Peaceably I am come to sacrifice unto the Lord. Sanctify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice. He used the very words of the Lord (verse 2). The Lord’s messenger should say exactly what the Lord tells him {Jonah lii, 2; Jer. i, 7; Ezek. ii, 7; iil, 4^ 17; John xii, 49). Samuel was the representative of the Prince of Peace, the God of Peace. It is only where there is persistent enmity that there Is need for a sword instead of peace. Sanctification is twofold. Every true child of God is sanctified by the sacrifice of Christ, hut also needs constant sanett fleation in the daily life (Heb. x, 10, 14; John xvii, 17). 7 6, 7. I have refused him, for the Lord seeth not as man seeth, for man Jooketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. Jesse and his sons came to the sacrifice, and as the Lord had said that He had chosen one of them, Samuel seeing that Eliab was tall and good looking thought that he must be the Lord’s anointed, but the Lord said no. In the matter of salvation the Lord refuses none who come (John vi, 37), but this is a matter of special service and the Lord looks for a heart willing to be controlled. We must seek a heart right with God, wholly subject to Him, and not the approval of men or to make a good impression upon people. 8-10. And Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The Lord hath not chosen these. The R. V. says “and” instead of “again,” which makes the sense a little clearer. Jesse had eight sons (xvii, 12), and ho brought seven of them to this feast, not thinking that the youngest could possibly bo wanted, and some one had to mind the sheep. God l<)oked for a man who would submit wholly to Him and His word and His ways in all things, willing to have thoughts and words and ways subject to Him, and among these seven He does not seem to have found such a one. Few seem willing to know God’s thoughts and understand His ways (Mic. iv. 12; Isa. Iv, 8, 9). 11. There remaineth yet the youngest, and behold he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him, for we will not sit down till he come hither. This verse gives Jesse’s answer to Samuel’s question, “Are here all thy children?”and teaches this among other things, that if \ye meekly and fully follow the Ixjrd and rely upon Him He will always get us where He wants us, and where He does not want us we should not want to be. We do not know how David took bis being left at home that day, but we may hope that ho took it meekly. Possibly his mother comforted him if he needed any. We may infer from xvii, 28, that his older brothers did not take kindly to his being preferred to them. Only abundance of the grace of God can enable us to act out the precepts, "In honor preferring one another” and "Ip lowliness of mind let each esteem oth«. er better than themselves” (Rom. xii, 10; Phil, ii, 3). 12. And he sent and brought him In. Now, he was ruddy and withal of a beautiful countenance and goodly to look to. And the Lord said. Arise; anoint him, for this is he. What a blessed man Samuel was to be permitted to be so intimate with God, and yet this privilege is offered to many, though few are willing to accept it. That which Paul wrote to the Philippians is true always, “All seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s” (Phil, ii, 21)J This is our first introduction to the man after God’s own heart (chapter xiii, 14; Acts xiii, 22), the history of whose kingdom, past and future, fills so much of Scripture. His name is found about 1,000 times in the Old Testament and fifty in the New, Son of David is one of the first and last titles of Christ in the New Testament (Matt, i, 1; Rev. xxii, 1(5). As we gaze upon God’s chosen one we can but wonder at the grace which chose a mortal man for such a glorious immortal future. 13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of hla brethren, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. The R. V. says “came mightily upon David,” which makes the meaning more plain, as the Spirit must have been on him before. This was the first of David’s three anointings (II Sam. 11, 4; v, 3), the full significance of which we shall see some day in Christ, the true David. David, though anointed, waited long for the throne and suffered much. Our David is still waiting for His throne and kingdom, and we must be content to wait and suffer with Him (II Tim. Ii, 12; Rom. viil, 18). It is only in the power of the Holy Spirit that we can serve or suffer or wait or in any way glorify God.

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