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Baptist Messenge'r:—

I want to give you all of the places

in the New Testament where the

words Sprinkle and Pour are found

according to Cruden's Concordance-

Take your Bible and look them up

and see for yourself. I will give only

a part of each Terse.

Sprinkle, etc.—

Heb. 9-19 Moses took the blood of

calves and goats, with water, and

'sprinkled, etc.

Heb. 10:22 Having our hearts sprinkled

Heb- 9:13 Ashes of a heifer sprinkled.

Heb.ll:2S Sprinkling of blood.

Heb. 12:24 Blood of sprinkling,

I Peter 1:2 Sprinkling of the blood of

Jesus Christ.

-Pour, etc.

Matt 26:7 Poured ointment.

Matt. 26:12 Poured ointment.

Mark 14:3 Poured ointment.

"John 2:15 Poured out money.

John 13:5 Jesus poureth water into

a basin.

Acts 1Q:45 Was poured out the gift of

theH. G.

Rev. 14:10 Wrath of God poured ouz

Rev. 16-2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12 Vials of wrath

poured.

Well, I could not get any of it to

look like baptism.—J/K. P. W., Per-

kins, Okla.

of Caddo Association, that our next

Fifth Sunday meeting convenes here

the 27th inst., and that the programs

are already out and we want you to

come and help us to make it a great

success. Also let it be understood

that all subjects will be open for gen-

eral discussion, therefore you will

have an opportunity to take an active

part if your name fails to appear on

program. Ye Editor be,sure to come

and help us inN doing the paper sub-

ject justice for I do not believe there

is.a more important subject on the

program.

Yours to serve,

S. L. BULKELEY.

Would Do Just as Well.

, John, what hae 1 to bring ye

frae the toon?'' said a good wife to her

husband as she was leaving to catch

the train. "Hey," replied John, "ma

snuffs all gone, an' I -wad like ye to

fetch me half an ounce." ~Nay, nay,"

said the wife, l;"ye mustn' be extrava-

gant; ye know ye've been off wurk a

week, so ye mustn't use nae snuff.

Jest tickle yer nose wf a straw in-

stead."

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CARNEGIE, OKLA.

Dear Messenger: I desire to speak

through your columns to the brethren

Dear Baptist Messenger:

I am glad to report a glorious meet-

ing at Liberty Church, seven miles

west of Noble. Roscoe Dodson, my

twin brother, helped me in the meet-

ing. This is the first time we ever

had the opportunity of holding a

meeting together. Some of the best

people I ever met live at Liberty. They

seemed to be well pleased with the

meeting, and one way they showed

their appreciation was by their con-

tribution which was $54.50. There was

about twenty additions to the church.

I had the privilege of baptizing eleven,

and there are other converts who have

not yet joined, the church. May God

bless Liberty and The Messenger,—

Oscar Dodson,

.Where Brier Pipes are Made.

The brier-pipe industry of France is,

for all practical purposes, centered in

the little town of St, Claude, in the

department of Jura, where not only

pipes, but cigarette and cigar holders

and other kindred necessities of the

smoking

world are manufactured.

The sources of supply from which the

brier roots are obtained are, in order

of importance, Sicily, Calabria. Cor-

sica and .Algeria.

Before and After,

Funny that the very fellow who begs

a girl for a lock of her hair in th?

courtship days "when he kisses

fondly will swear like a trooper if

finds one of them in the butter ai

he is married.—Florida Times-Unfon.M|

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VOL HI,

A LITTLE WHILE.

. (By Retta Bryson Titus.)

A little while—only a little \vhile,

And we shall knqw

The reason for the things that try us so;

.The things o'er which we grieve and weep,

That from our eyelids drive away the sleep;

Only a little while

And we shall know.

A little while—only a little while;

Life's longest day

Is just a handbreadth—just a little span.

Tis like a vapor that the noontide sun

Melts all away—so soon our course is run.

Only a little while,

Life's day is done.

A little while—only a little while,

And we shall know

That length of days is not the richest gift

That he who loves us can bestow.

He has a better way his love to show.

Only a little while,

And we shall know.

A little whilp—only a little while,

And we shall see

That all his plans are working to an end,

That we may be with him forever blest.

He knoweth well the way tfafleid-tq rest.

Only a little while,

And we shall see.

A little while—only a little while:

Twill not be long;

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A few more days, or months, or perchance years,

When dried forever shall ;be all our tears;

When he who isr our hope, our life, shall come, -

In just a little l^iile.

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To take us home. --Journal and Messenger. ;

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MOSE OR LESS PERSONAL.

LIL

dL, of Miami,

3 see you sav we

conversions to tee Baptist CimiciT %+ Bv^

5 eighteen additions to Hie church,

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tnraB., gas slipped ditkms to the church and more

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W- A. McKSaaey. is preaching' at the

Hrst Cfcsrda, OMaionss City, -svhHe Dr. Hulioa

liis va

, of tie First Church. Okla-

Pastor Russell, at Keytesviile,

isgv Brother Hiihen vras or-

! ministry by ibis church fifteen

Pastor Charlie Curb has been given a vacation

03.two weeks by Ms Capiu>! Hiil Church, and the

editor has bees asked to preach the second and

•tiairt! Snadaj-*,.-a-bkh he is doing with great pleas-

ure to hmjself at least.

Rev. DeWitt Saukey instructs us to change his

paper from Chickasha to Tattle, where he has ac-

cepted the call recently extended to bcome pastor

of the Baptis

t Churc

h there. Brother Sankey has

been doing excellent "»vork /or Chickasaw Associa-

tion.

Brother T- T- Fulsifer, moderator of Harper

County Association, writes that the meeting will

be held with the Parana Church the Thursday be-

fore the first Sunday in October, \vhlch will be Oc-

tober 1st. 2nd and 3rd- He cordiall

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y invites all to

Jcome and meet with them.

At this writing it is the intention of the editor,

to attend the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Con-

vention -.at Bacone. Brother Wiley and his associ-

ates have spared no efforts to make this a great

meeting, anvr we trust it will exceed expectations.

Brother Luther Little and his Jackson Tennes-

see Church are to be congratulated. The\T recently

raised over S7>000 for Foreign Missions. That puts

the church well toward the front as to liberality.

Js there another church within the bounds of the

•'Convention, that does as well ?

We hape just gotten in a large supply of the

special edition of ^Pilgrim's Progrfess," that great

r Baptist book. It is the finest edition for 50c that

has ever been published, and we will send it, post-

-paid, for that sum. Let your orders roll in. '"

, We have a card from Brother A. F. Wasson at

Kansas City, where he preached last Sundayv He

is On his way to Valley Station, Kentucky, where

be will be pastor, and will'also take some classes

-~ ~ the seminary. We are sorry to lose Brother

"---- from Oklahoma. He did a noble work at

erf tfce Trinity Church, n

Brother

V. Peadleion, of Fairvie* writes

s that he is ready to consider work oi som

6eld wherever God may lead- He has nor res!

ins work at Faimea*, bat tkei

man and pastor.

eton

gned

ns that

er ser-

as well as Davis. Oklahoma. We can but hope that

he will.decide in favor of Davis.

Frequently brethren come into our book store

and say: "Why. J did not suppose you had 2. regular

book siore or I would have sent you in}- order. I

thought yqu just kept a few books and re-ordered."

We probably have no less than I5.0CO volumes on

hand- Remember, whea buying- your books that

we furnish any book yon may want.

Brother W. E. Woodward, who was excluded

from Perry Chapel Church some time ago on the

charge of heres3% writes a defense of himself and

states that the heresy for which he was excluded

was because he believed the "Suihen Baptist Con-

vention was in ear-row. So he proved it and they

did not find no Bible for that human instutien."

Brother P. J. Vermillion, pastor at Still water,

asks the Baptist pastors who have anv Baptists in-

tending to attend the A. and M. College at Still-

water next season to drop him a card at once, giv-

ing him the name and address of such parties. It is

very important that he should have this information

ahead of time if possible.;-"--.

Deacon A. A, Brown, of Marsden, writes: "Our

pastor. Brother J. B, (Brad) Hayes, was assisted

by Brother John Perkins, of Hastings, in a meeting.

There was a good interest from the start. We had

fifty-one .conversions and reclainmations, thirty-

eight additions to the church,-twenty-eight by ex-

perience and baptism, ten by letter and restoration,

and there will be more to follouv'

Dr. G. W. McDaniei of the First Church, Rich-

"3^ is ^vinS himself almost entirely to the pro-

iibition campaign now on in Virginia. He closed

his sermon last Sunday night a week, as follows:

"You might as well try to stop Niagara with tooth-

picks, to capture Gibraltar by bombarding it with

gop-guns, or^to put out the light of the universe

with a watering pot, as to try to stop the onward,

march^of prohibition on this State."

We admire zeal whenever we find it/ and AVC

trust the Virginia campaign will be more successful B

than that oi Texas.

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AUGUST—OLD MINISTER'S RELIEF.

What Shall We Do For Them?

I will never be an old -minister, for I have

never been a young minister, arid consequently

what I say in their behalf, is entirely unslfish—but

I write this letter mainly to men who are likely

(and. some of them ^at no distant day), to become

old ministers, for this article is written mainly to

ministers who should take the lead in laying this

matter upon the hearts of purpeople NOW.

Educators are providing for teachers who have

"grown old" in-service and we rejoice at this evi-

dence of their appreciation and care. Large busi-

ness firms.are begining to care for those who have

made possible the success of their business career.

Shall we, as Baptists do less? We have done

less—much less—for we have done almost nothing

at all. We have not many in this cla:ss in our state,

for our state has few old men init—but we have

some who are worthy and it should be our delight

to make their last years comfortable.

I ask you to think for a moment, of what they

have suffered and endured! Coming here at an

early day, blazing the path for a splendid civiliza-

tion (which you and I are enjoying). Are you sur-

prised that they did not lay by something with

which to provide for THIS DAY? It was impos-

sible for them to dp' so—I fail to see how they lived

at all, much less lay by anything for old age. NOT

ONE of us would be willing to live and raise our

families in this country but for "the faithful and

effective services 6f these pioneer preachers—-God

bless them. Whenever I meet one of them, I feel

like lifting my hat and saying, "Blessings on you."

But we are admonished by James that we must do

more than SAY, "be .ye warmed and filled." The

needs of life must be provided. The Board to whom

the Convention referred this ^important matter has

asked each church in the state to give one Sunday

in this month to the consideration of this question

and to take a "Free Will" offering for these "old

soldiers of the Cross," to help them during the ap-

proaching winter. If each church will do that, the

lew men we have in our state will be cared for,

while some definite, well-wrough-out plan is being

devised to make this a permanent work and fund in

keepmg with its importance.

so thaTht

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unitedesignated actiod

an s thniay,be daye?

given. Please do not neglect or decline to do this—

"Inasmuch'as ye did it unto; the least of one-of these

my brethren, ye did it unto me." Money for this

object should be sent to;this office as other mission

funds and will be disbursed by the Board as occa-

sion may demand.

: J. C. STALCUR

Brother J. B. Rounds ran out to Verden last

Friday night to spekk""tb-.thci young-people. Four

hundred attended the service. He asked how many

had done personal work during the great revival

which had just closed; and sixty-six indicated that

the

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lead others to Christ.

inat is a great showing and would produce a re-

™\ anywhere; • We judge that the meeting at Ver-

den is the .greatest'meeting that has been held in

Oklahoma in any;single;church;for;rnahy a day, ;

STONEWALL,

' I wish to say through "the Messenger that; we

have had a grand meeting at Frisco ;where;l was

assisted by Brother George F. Colston^ of Jesse^QkS^

lahoma; Brother Colston did fine preaching; which

took hold of the people. He is a good revivalist

and any church would do well to secure him for

meetings. We had thirty conversions, rthirteeri fdi"

baptism, one by letter; two restored, church and

pastor greatly revived. Gqd bless the Messenger.—

M. W. Steele, Pastor

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A. J. Cook, Wetumka/Okla.: "Will say to the,

Baptists through your paper that". our ten dayX

meeting at Lemar, Oklahoma, closed Thursday

night. "'-Had thirty-eight additions, seventeen,: by

baptism, balance by letter and statement. driCj

stands approved for baptism. BrothefG.M. \Vork-

man, of Wewoka, did the preaching. He is n<?t

afraid to preach our distinctive doctrines. One year"

.ago we were just a little struggling band, and'thisi

year there has been eighty additions ;;rejoice with

us. I go to Texas, Banner, today to help brother

John Madden. Brother, Workman gqes to Pecan

Grove

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^Brother Theo. W. Gayer, Bartlesville, has -just-

returned-from Mississippi where he conducted sotne

graciously successful evangelistic meetings. Broth-

er Gayer says he js glad to get back to Oklahoma,

and he has no thought of leaving. Brother-Gayer

and a number of good brethren in this state should

be used more in the evangelistic work a^ home.

Why should we go out of the state to secure men

when we-hav

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men at

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Rouse, Compere, O. L. Smith, G. W. Sherman, and

scores of others whom we could mention equaKto

the best pastor-evangelists ? Let us use our home

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A note from J. M. Higgins/Washington/Okla.-

homa, tells of his purpose to leave his preserft work;

he" is holding one more meeting Ayhich will close

about the fourth-Sunday. He will be open to any

church desiring a pastor for full time, or he -will do

evangelistic work and teach music. Brother Hig-

gins has been a music teacher for the past ten

years, bu

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He says that he is riot leaving his present lfi«did

because of any church trouble but that -his fields;are

tocx scattered, •and-'.then he would like to be in a

place where his children could have the berifit of

high school. He may^ be addressed at Washington;

Oklahoma, Box 446.

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greatest meeting of niy life; at Verden. I cljd;rthe

hardest Tpreaching I ,ever did. Brother P/RHar^

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PACKING PORK TO PAY EXPENSES.

Incident in the Life of D. L. Moody.

(By Dr. Howard Agnew Johnston.)

I wish to tell you a story which I heard from

the lips oi the man of whom I speak. He was Wil-

liam Reynolds, of Peoria, 111. Several years be-

fore, he was stopped on the street by a friend who

asked him this question:

"Mr. Reynolds, how long have we known each

other?"

"About fifteen years."

"Mr. Reynolds, do you believe that I must ac-

cept Christ as my Savior, if I am to be saved?"

"Yes, I do."

"Mr.. Reynolds, are vou a Christian?"

"Yes, I believe so/' '

"Mr. Reynolds, do you care whether I am

saved or not?"

"Why certainly I do!"

"Pardon me, I do hot mean to hurt your feel-

ings, but I do not believe it. As you say, for fifteen

years we have, known each other. We have fre-

quently met in social contact. We have discussed

almost everything under the.heavens; yet in all this

time you never once uttered one word to let me

know that you cared about my soul. When I put

the question you assert your concern; but surely if

you had cared you would have spoken. You are a

leading Christian in this city, and if you had ever

told-me you had something precious in your life

which I ought .to. have, I would have listened to

you with respect. But you never spoke the word

and I cannot believe you really cared/*

With shame Mr. Reynolds confessed that he

had shirked many an opportunity to speak for Jesus

Christ. .But being much affected by this conver-

sation he said to his friend: "What-has happened

to stir you up in this way?" His friend replied that

on the previous day, as he was entering the train

at Chicago, a man came in after him, occupied the

same seat, and began a conversation somewhat as

follows:

"Plesant day!"

"Yes, quite pleasant!"

"Finecrtfps!"

"So I believe," was the reply.

•"We., ought to be very thankful to the good

Lord for all His blessings!"

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"Why yes,"I suppose we ought!"

. Then came the real question, "My friend^ are

you a Christian?" "Well I believe tfie church is a

good thing, I would not wish to bring up my fam-

ily in a city that had no churches in it; but really,

I have never given any serious thought to this sub-

. ject" Then the still more surprising statement

from the stranger was. this; "My friend, I-would

like to pray with you!" If we were in a convenient

place. I do not know as I would have any objec-

tions. "Oh we will never have a better place than

this!" said the stranger, and Reynolds, before I

Icnew it, he pulled my, head down behind the car

seat and was praying as I never heard a man pray.

He prayed as if he believed there was no possible

hope for me unless I accepted Christ as my Saviour.

He prayed that God would give me no peace until

•I-had repented of my sins and my indifference, and

had turned to God in faith. I never heard such a

prayen Suddenly the brakeman called out the

name of a station, and he said: "Bood-bye, my

friend, I must get off here.: Remember, now is the

accepted time. Now is the day of salvation," and

he was almost gone before I realized that I did not

know his name, I rushed after him and said:,"Sir

will you tell me your:name?" He replied: "Mv

name is D. L. Moody."

One Man Who Cared.

He continued: "Mr. Reynolds, I have heard of

that man Moody and his wonderful work in Chi-

cago. There is one man in the world who cares

about my souh He never saw me before, and

never expected to see me-again; but he could.not

miss that.opportunity to lead me to my Saviour.

Hundreds of Christians would have said that was

no place to speak to a man about his soul; but he

"wanted no better place. .The matter is so upon my

heart that I must go tcr Chicago and hunt up that

man Moody, and settle this matter/'

But \\rilliam Reynolds was too much of a

Christian to allow his friend to go away alone in

that frame of mind, and before they separated that

evening he had led him to give his heart to Christ.

Then, as he turned homeward, he "exclaimed: "Oh.

Godf forgive me! forgive my sin of unconcern

about the dying men all about me! Here I have

been counting myself one of the leading Christians

in this city. Yet here is a man who can tell me

THAT FOR FIFTEEN YEARS I HAVE

KNOWN HIM, AND HAVE NEVER UTTER-

ED A WORD INDICATING ANY CONCERN

ABOUT HIS SOUL. There ;s something wrong

about my Christianity! I think I will go to Chica-

go and get acquainted with that man Moody!1' Go,

he did/and then began an acquaintance th.at trans-

formed Willim Reynolds' -life. He went hotne to

begin a work of positive Christian activity such

as he.had never before dreamed of.

Some years before he died, I met a gentleman

from Peoria on the Pacific coast, I said to him: **I

suppose you know niy friend, William Reynolds?"

He replied: "Oh, yes; everyone in Peoria knows

him."

I referrd to his grat work, as he had gone

from the leading church to a destitute part of the

city and had built up a strong People's Church

from a mission Sunday school, started in a hall over

a saloon. This gentleman spoke in the highest

terms of the extent of blessed influence which had

radiated frqm that work. Then I asked: "What is

Mr. Reynolds' business now?" , He replied: "AVhy

have you never heard what they say about him in

Peoria? They say that William Reynolds' business

is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ, and he packs

pork to pay expenses."

J. L. Humphreys, Chattanooga: "Just closed a

fine meeting at Earnest \yith Brother W. J. Daniel

doing the preaching. Had a number of conversions,

thirteen additions to the church, and all of them

out of other denominational families. We will get

others yet as a result of the meeting. Brother Dan-

iel is a power in revival work and a pastor as well.

I have been on this field two years and I never had

a more pleasant work. I am thinking, however,

leaving Jack Cheek and am open for calls *

where."

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TIME AND PLACE OF

ASSOGIATIONAL

MEETINGS.

Oklahoma Indian—

JULYNea.

Watonga

, Thursday,

Lincoln County— Pleasant Home, Wednesday,

29th, 10 a. m.

AUGUST.

Beaver County, Providence, August 4th.

Creek Indian— Little Cusseta, I3th.

Bryan County— Albany, Wednesday, I9th, 8 p. m.

,x I have not yet been able to -ascertain \about

Pittsburg County and North Canadian. I will

appreciate it if some one will furnishthisinforma-

tion, to me, or Trie Messenger, at an early :date.

.Respectfully/

J. C. STALCUP.

A FEW BOOKS EVERY YOUNG PREACHER

SHOULD HAVE.

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BAPTIS T

WOMAN'S WORK IN OKLAHOMA.

(Miss Sue O. Howell, Cor, Sec.)

"We are glad to" give to our readers this week.a

most excellent paper read in one of our Judson

meetings in April.

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Efficiency Through Study

The aim and ambition of every worthy and

prosperous enterprise, through which success is to

be attained is "EFFICIENCY," and the quickest

and surest results can be obtained only through

MESS-ENGE H

so long, refuse to obey nature's bidding and fail

to comprehend or respond to tKe demand «nn«

them.

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The Woman's Missionary Society, through the

vast and various forms of literature offered^them

have great opportunities for study. Their work-

pertaining to both home and foreign conditions, re-

quires countless hours of study, in order to "clearly

and concisely impart the facts to both interested

and disinterested persons. Too much stress cannot

be placed on the value and necessity of an efficient

leader, one who Js able, to inspire others to put

persistent study. It is even more important in the^ forth their best effort and to realize that it is worth

Christian field than in the commercial world. There-

fore it behooves the leaders ;qf our forces to dilli-

getitly study every existing condition, to be able to

build fortresses at the weak points and to efficient-

ly guide and direct those who are working with

and among them.

"Achievement" can be acquired only through

knowledge and knowledge through study, "For as

while to diligently ponder and to view the Mission-

ary problem from a religious and practical stand-

point.

It is to the executive force that the followers

are looking for example, thus making it vitally im-

portant that leaders, everywhere, increase their ef-

ficiency.

If we would hope to speedily and effectually

the turning of the logs'will make a dull fire burn, accomplish the GREAT TASK of taking- and

so stud

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It is a well known fact that the mind is the pre-

dominating ruler of the body, and if we feed and

nourish that great fundamental, in the proper sense,

,it will yield an abundant harvest of efficiency. 'Tor

'•as.ye. sow, so' shall ye reap" is truly as applicable to

the mind as to the body.

. The apostle/Paul in his 2nd Epistle to Timothy

quotes—"Study to show thyself approved unto

God, a workman "that needeth not to be ashamed,

rightly -dividing the word of truth" an admonition

given SQ- many ages ago, by such a consecrated,

God fearing man, is beyond question worthy of

consideration for all time.

The more we study the deeper we become in-

volved ; the more we discover our ignorance. And

it is when we arrive at that stage, that the founda-

tion of EFFICIENCY is begun; it is then, through

study that we are enabled ta reconstruct and im-

prove'our imperfections.

"Practicable application is the only mordant

which will set things in the memory. Study, with-

out it. is like groping in the dark for that which

we know is there, and yet unwilling to avail our-

selves of a light that would be the means of an im-

mediate find."

The mind is ever generous in - producing and

expelling thoughts and we should be on our guard

to avail ourselves of the countless and priceless

gems that are thus presented to us. Our choicest

thoughts should be heeded, nurtured and prayerful-

ly studied until the subject presented has been mas-

tered and we can impart the knowledge intelli-

gently and efficiently to others.

STUDY will not only brighten the mind, but

: it will also act as a magnet upon the student, draw-

ing him out of a mental rut, and placing him upon

a higher plane with everything.

A famous^ ddctor has expressed the belief that

Impatience of study" is a mental disease of the

.present generation.

, '

STUDY Is to the mincl what meat is to the

preadinc the Gospel unto all the nations, we should

have for our slogan—"MULTIPLIED EFFICIEN-

CY, THRIUGH STUDY/' that many_may be led

to know and accept HIM, Whom to £now 5s Life

Eternal.

"Heaven is not reached at a single bound.

But we build the ladder, by which \ve rise -

From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies,

And we mount its summit, round by round."

MRS'.

J. A. MERCHANT.

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body. "For instance, starve and neglect the body n^™y don>t/™ get a new song book with really

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PTIS T ^

THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S DEPARTMENT. •

CONDUCTED BY J. B. ROUNDS, OKLAHOMA CITY.

TOPICS FOR AUGUST 23, 1914.

B. Y. P-Ur QUARTERLY TOPICS.

"Bible Study Meeting—Eve the First Woman."

The first woman had the opportunity of inflenc-,

ing all that came after her. .And she did! But

how awful is her influence! Her .favors were really

great and the enjoyment of them*while they lasted

was sweet. We see here the first woman:

1. In communion with God, Is that worth

while? How great a privilege it is to be., thus-fa-

vored. It was the communion.of friendship. The

man was not in fear "and awe of God, but they met

as friend with friend and*the- presence of God was

a sweet and frequent privilege.

2. In conversation with the Devil. To con-

verse with the Devil is* not considered sin. The

Devil and Eve talked,together;- But this conversa-

tion leads to something worse. Many say it is not

wrong to put yourself in contact with evil if you

keep free from it, but he who thus puts himself thus

in contact always in the end falls into the snare. A

-conversation with the Devil even on religious

themes is degrading. His line of argument is wrong.

Conversation wit

h the Devil lead

to sin.

3. In conflict with sin. The conversation with

Satan brought the conflict with sin. And, oh, how

v severe that conflict is! .The conflict has been wag--

ing six thousand years. Oh> what one conversation

has resulted in! In her conflict she saw God with-

draw from them, saw Eden taken from them, saw

her eldest son become a murderer and her second

son the victim of this murder, saw the earth cursed,

and many- other things happen that wrecked her

home and happiness. How great is the influence

of an evil conversation!

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an Unfaithful Servant wh^^

How the faithful Savior lovjed feuriaithful servg

ant. God help'us not 1xrb£ served a^iall/ biit^

become the faithful servants that perform th^ lowly

serviced

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NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS.

The Sandy Baptist Church(Ghickasaw In-

dian), that made such a splendid report at"the State

Convention at Ada, .has not* slackened their pace

since the Convention closed. They have ordered

sevqn copies of the text book ."Training-in Bible

Study," and are getting busy on this book; They;;

are ordering ne\y supplies, of B. Y. P. U. Literajure

constantly.

They are within two points of ;the

"Standard of Excellence" as

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I have a supply of Catechisms for the Home

and Foreign Mission Board work now. Any

Unions.wanting supplies will l?e granted them free

of charge, upon request, and their promise that they

will put them to good use in their Unions. Send to:

me for them.

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; In "Baptist Young People^at Work" the follow-

ing novel suggestion is given as a good invitation to

a social gathering

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Falls from the wings of night,

The Baptist young people invite you

To their church, where all is bright,

Six-thirty to nine in the evening^;

October the thirty-first day—

And your cares will pack up like .the Arabs,

We ofteAnn

heaas r thsilentle quotationy

steal

: "Aaways a

man thiuketh

so is he." But it is also true that "as a man doetti sb

he cometh to think."

SERVICE TOPIC.

A great many people are always waiting for oppor-

tunity. That is not §o much their'need as courage.

* Lowly Service/'—John 13: 1-17.

Courage will make up for many talents you may lack/

A great man is not belittled by doing, little

things. The man who thinks^ himself too big for

his job is usually too littlejor it. He who belittles

a little job, belittles a^big one. - In this lesson we

see Jesus face ta face with a lowly service. .How

does he meet the task? Here we see three.things,

viz:

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1. A menial service. In these oriental coun-

tries it was customary to receive your guests at the

door by a servant bringing a basin of water and

washing the guest's feet This was always the task

of a servant • So Jesus-performed a servant's task,

willingly and -well. *

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2. A holy server. No sin had ever been charged

with a sin that they could prove he eyer committed.

He was the Messiah., They looked upon Him;as,a

king. But with it all He :was riofr tpo exalted in His

own esteem to perfpr^-t^

ployee in the^tioii^^^

3. An unwortliyv^

the bickerings aiidljea^^

the Lord pbrfoitn^d

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Have you taken time lately to think, to sit down

with your thoughts, your drieams and your consciences?

Do you enjoy it? If not, how can you expect other

people to enjoy your company?.

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APTIS T MESSEN G

PUBLISHED WEEKLY

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.

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that are of practical and personal-interest to all

hke charlatans have taken'ad vantage of this

tion and the Devis has helped-them to corKo

terns or doctnnes with enough truth in them

arrest attention and.enough error to damn the J

hercnts. It is; well to show, up the character of the

leaders of these heresies and the fallacy of their

trine, but the best corrective in our judgment

be to awake to the realization that the Bible t

some^ doctrines along the lines they emphasize

which should be clearly and frequently preached

One great trick of the Devil is to make the precio.K

truths so ridiculous that true men and women keen

from giving them due consideration least thev S

classed with heretics. Just now all the world is

wondering what is in the near future. The truth

of phophecy could be used with great profit at this

f'Th Id

tmth Snd RuSSe11 wil1 h»ve no

We receive all sorts and sizes of excuses from

people who stop their papers. Some say it is .too

small for the money, and some that it has too much

to say about missionary offerings and special col-

lections. Most of them say they would like to take

it but times are too hard. "God bless and prosper

VOU in VHllr crr\r\rt iirrt«-b> *» ~ — J i:i._ j.i_ . .

A VERY HELPFUL BOOK.

In these days when there is so'much nonsense

said about the —j-1-----i- "'

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\ not familiar with the facts

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in your good work," and like the average Chris^

tian they expect God to do it all. But the latest

reason for stopping the paper has just come to us.

A good brother paid up and said stop the paper

because in speaking of the sessions of the last

Southern Baptist Convention we said that it was a

democratic body." This brother it seems is a re-

publican of the old,, school, and he could not stand

the mention of the word democratic in his Baptist

paper. We have been laboring under the impres-

siqn that Baptists were a democratic folk, and we

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UUL iaxmiiar witn tne tacts concerning the book and jcally are republicans; in fact one of the synonyms

are-often confused because of the dogmatic style of given by Fallows for democratic is republican, an-

the critics. It is well that every lover of truth other is leveling, and of course it was in the latter

should not only believe from a spiritual knowledge sense that wejised the word. All were on a level,

that the Bible is the word of God, but they should every brother free to speak his mind; but some peo-

know something about its oriein. lanmi^^ trsnc- nl

ple

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know something about its origin, language, trans-

lation, etc., as a matter of history. There are many

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At the meeting of the State'.Board of Ken-

»ld of is, JU1 About the Bible by Sidney Collett. tucky; after the Southern Baptist Convention, the

•rom what we can gather he belongs to the safe

following resolution was heartily passed:

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make the truth easily grasped by any reader. The *uth<?nze> the Kentucky members of the Southern

following tabte of contents will indicate the scope -Baptist Convention Efficiency Committee tc/notify

of the^

discussion: Origin, Translations,

The Bible ? • ffficiency Committee at its /first session that

it.

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Plan of Scripture, The Science of Scripture, The Richmon*, Va.f be moved from .Richmond to some

Sacred Books of the East. Price of the book $1.10, more centr,^ location, where it will more nearly

postpaid, and may be secured through The Mes- £prTnt a11 So"thern Baptists. And if it be feas-

sen^er- *

l°lf *hat the. various boards of the Southern Bap-

Hst L<^,yention be consolidated in a central loca-

tion

ihis motion was unanimously passed.'"

it would seem that sentiment is becoming quite

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We believe that ^so-called orthodox preachers

are largely chargeable for the tremendous erowth strong fT

that sentime-nt «' becoming quite

of Russellism, Eddyism, and kindred &S^l' bTthJl^T ^^

°f the °W order, and it may

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meet

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;bf Russellism, Eddyism, and kindred heresies. All

of these "isms" are more or less founded on some

very precious Bible truth, which because it has not

suited some modern thelogians has been relegated

__ ^.^^^^auic stcitement irom mi.

to the realm of the unimportant or spiritualized to Asa G. Candler, a brother of Bishop ;Warren A.

death. They, Russell and others, deal with matters "Candler, who has just given $1,000,000 to found

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the University of Atlanta, is significant and worthy

of serious consideration by every Baptist in Okla-

homa: "I am profoundly impressed that what our

country needs is not more secularized education,

but more of the education that is fundamentally

and intentionally religious. I see no way by which

such religious education can be supplied without

institutions of learning owned and controlled by the

church/' If we are to fulfill our mission we must

have trained workers, and if they are'to be prop-

erly trained our educational institutions must tedch

the whole truth. Have you done anything to estab-

lish Shawnee University?

OUR GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

Discussing the European war, Dr. E. E. Folk,

in the Baptist and Reflector, among other things

says:

"And as the final result, there will come, we

trust, a permanent peace to Europe and probably to

the rest of the world, i Out of it all will emerge, not

Cz^r Nicholas, nor Kaiser Wilhelm, nor Emperor

Franz-Josef, nor President Poincare, nor King

George, but the Prince orf Peace as the ruler of Eu-

rope and of the world. Then nations will learn war

no more, but they shall beat their swords into plow-

shares and their spears into pruning hooks. We

are not sure whether this is the war of Gog-and

Magog or not. In fact, we confess we do not know

just exactly what that is, but we believe that this

is the last great effort of the devil to control the

world and to destroy "the Prince of Peace. But it

wilt fail, as all of his efforts must fail."

We agree with Dr. Folk that it is very proba-

ble that out of this great demonstration of the

weakness and wickedness of humanity universal

peace will come, but not because.of any change in

human nature, or rather not because under the pres-

ent processes men will be brought to acknowledge

Jesus as King. The gospel is doing just what Je-

sus expected of it, gathering out a people for his

name. "After this He will return," etc. It looks

to us as we study the criptures and the signs of the

times like the preliminary movements that shall

mark the end of the world kingdoms, and the set-

ting up of that kingdom which was prophesied by

Daniel that would be like a stone cut-out of the

mountains without hands, coming suddenly upon

the distracted kingdoms of the earth, destroying

them and, itself, filling the whole earth. In other

words the "hour of His coming draweth nigh when

He shall personally reign, and we know that now

"our salvation is nearer than when we first believ-

ed," His coming for His own, so far as revelation

is concerned, do'es not depend upon any combina-

tion of conditions that men can determine, but

His coming with His own to set up His kingdom

will be preceded by such tribulation as the world

has never known, but thanks be to God, for His

own shall be saved from the hour of tribulation

that cometh upon the earth. V

THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCA-

TION IN OKLAHOMA.

IF YOU HAVEN'T SENT IN THE BAL-

ANCE OF YOUR OFFERING FOR THIS ^OB-

JECT (and the Ledger looks like you haven't)—

DO IT TODAYS-IT IS NEEDED

'NUFF SAID.;;.:/>

; > J^C. STALGUP;

(Prepared for the'Woman's Missionary Society of

Trinity Baptist Church, Oklahoma City).

Our Pastor recently gave us an excellent ser-

mon, on the text, "The harvest truly is plenteous,

but the laborers are few; pray ye, therefore, the

Lord of the harvest/tha

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forth

labor

ers into His harvest."

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This seems equally applicable to our-Woman's

Society, and I would that today some, who are

present, might hear the voice of the Lord saying,

"Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" am}

reply, "Here am I; send me." >We need workers,

who will join us and help us?

;

We are told that it is harder to interest young

women of today in Missions than in the past, be-

cause of changed conditions in family and social

life. Many say they do not enjoy the meetings

sufficiently, to join our Society; others Say they are

too busy, but the busy woman needs this turning

aside for a time; and even if you cannot attend the

meetings, we need your membership and influence.

We are not enlisted in the King's business for

pleasure, though I believe the truest happiness

comes, as a result of faithful service.. Neither are

we in the church to be loved, but to serve. We

all feel that it is pleasant to be loved; but what

is of vital importance is whether we are doing our

duty, to thej best of our ability. Let us remember

that.

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I feel almost certain that some of our women,

O'ld and youHg, have not given much thought-to this

subject, or"surely.'they would already have joined

with us; for I believe every woman, who loves the

Lord, should uphold this work. Christ does not

say to some women: "Go ye into all the-world,"; arid

to" the remainder, "Stay at home, join a Bridge club

and half a dozen others; enjoy music and art, to the

exclusion of all spiritual life and servie;: indulge

in late expensive dinners, which are detrimental to

health; attend the moidern dance or theatre fre-

quently; and then give what you have left of time,

strength and money to Me." No, He does not say

that. Not that I ihnik all this is applicable to our

own women, for I am speaking np,w in a general

way. He wants our best, and we have no right

to give Him less.-

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Missionary, either in person, or by proxy. Christ

must be in our lives, and we must be willing to

make sacrifices; for without sacrifice, there, is no,

true service or giving.

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tianize all nations, but because they are full of in-

terest, romance and heroism. Not interested in

.-Missions*? I cannot believe that any woman of our

denomination is altogether impassive and inert. If

any are heedlessly evading this interest, may they

be aroused to service, under the banner of our King,

"not grudgingly or of necessity" but cheerfully.

If an inheritance from a careful father, or heir-

looms, from a beloved mother are .treasured and ap-

preciated by the daughters, how sacred must be the

inheritance of that which has been accumulated for

•them, by the consecrated heads, hearts and hands of

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For theirs is indeed a goodly heritage, more to be * P™a^y/esPonsible ior educating and

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desired than «« «M -i,:- ._,-_. , s ^

*? De in active effort, the entire wbmaW -m^K. "c?tln?

How can they be developed, so that they

at £££%£,'££$$,'*« «-i or

Just how far is our Society resoonc;Ki» - .

mission education of the•££$%?££ t

I suppose what is accomplished mi, «* V

forcesargel,

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effort/thes

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iabetted-bs primarily v

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in active effort, the entire woman membership of

the church.

Let us realize then, as best we may, our tre-

mendous responsibility. .How are we to meet it?

—«^—x* «. Swwwij iiciiLitge, more to De

desired than rare old china or jewels. Personally, I

count it an honor, that no matter where I may hold

an active membership, I am a life member of the

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placed with theirs, on the Roll of Memorial mem-

bershipWhil

e pleading fo

r recruits, we must not forget

that in order to be efficient helpers, and intelligently

fill -the places held,by sainted ones, whose memory

is a sweet fragrance, there should be training for the

work. Our greatest need at present is leadership,

for at the outset, I feel helpless and discouraged as

your, leader; and I trust ere our annual meeting

takes place, the right one may be found, to take

up this work* but let us strive to develop ourselves,

and then we shall be better fitted to help others.

We cannot achieve, without ceaseless work and

abundant sacrifice of time and self-interests; but it

is worth while.-

The duty, and privilege of helping to give the

Gospel to all the would should be presented to every

woman in our congregation. Do not coax, nag or

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- they cannpt afford not to be members of the Mis-

sionary Society, for their own development and hap-

piness, to say nothing of the help they can give by

being members.^ Jhen if they refuse, the real work

of wining them will enlist the consecration and en-

"••ergy-pf very active member. We. should find a

-place for each one^to work, where she can be most

helpful to the Society; and right here is where I

need considerable help, as it is a difficult matter

to learn the special talents ofieach one; but there

is a place for all. Then we meet in loving Christian

fellowship, the sisters of our .own church. These

-societies are the nurseries of wood work, and we

S want to grow into all love and service. As a society,

it is our privilege to reach the poor, the erring, the

indifferent, the ignorant and the neglected of our

-.neighborhood. Individually, we could make but lit-

tle impression, but the co-operation of consecrated

women, for social uplift will accomplish much for

God; and if we'are to have success as a society, it

must come through system, persistence, prayer and

Missionary study. May we patiently and faithfully

undertake the task, in a loving and helpful spirit.

I want to1 ask several questions, and our Pas-

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can hel

us answe

r them

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How shall we be enabled to reach those who

aret uninterested ?

My dear sisters, who are non-members of this

Society, I beg you to give this subject serious con.-.-.

sideratioc^- and for Christ's sake, for the Jove you

bear Hirflf for your desire to serve Him, for your

own soul's sake, to join us. We want YOU and

your help. Come with us, and. we will try to do

you good. We lovingly and tenderly invite you.

Will you not embrace this opportunity to serve

Christ?

"The restless millions wait

«.

The light, whose dawning

"Maketh all ' things new ;

Christ also waits,

But men are slow and late.

Have we done what we could?

Have I? Have You?"

ISABEL EASTMAN STYLL, Pres.

The Home Mission Board at the annual meet-

ing abolished the office of the Assistant (Torres-

y r.

J. F. Love, and have closed the Dallas office at a

saving of over $5,000 a yean We believe that this

will be regarded as a wise move.

•

Did you receive a statement pf subscription,

due? If so, will you not attend to it at once? We

have never needed the money more than. we do at

this time. Please bear part of the burden with us

by sending the small amount due at once. *\>e

^ T Y

know you are loyal and \ve count on you, but w

would stir up your pure mind by way of remem-

brance.

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Let us supply you when you need them.

Thank you, brother, for that book order.

BipT i

NEED CARE IN PUTH

CHILDREN'S EYES SHOULD BE

CAREFULLY L'DOKED AFTER.

Lifelong Annoyances and Serious In-

jury to Physical'Health May Fro- ,

quently Be Avoided If the Mat-

ter Is Taken In Time.

Childhood Is the period of develop*

ment from which man is. evolved. At

this time of life all the organs axe

impressionable and they may be

easily injured by overwork or abuse.

Many parents are culpably negli-

gent of their children's eyes, early at-

tention to which would very often ob-

viate life-long annoyances and possi-

bly injury to physical health.

Former President Roosevelt writes

the following in a recent issue of Out-

look magazine:

"Quite unknown to myself, I was,

while a boy, under a hopeless disad-

vantage in studying nature. I was

very nearsighted, BO that tne only

things I could study were those I ran

against or stumbled over.

"When I was about twelve I was al-

lowed to take lessons in taxidermy. It

was this summer that I got my first

gun and it puzzled me to find that my

companions seemed to see things to

shoot at which I could not see at all.

"One day they read an advertise-

ment in large letters on a distant

billboard, and then I realized that

something was the matter, for not

only was I unable to read the sign,

but I could not even see the letters.

"I spoke of this to my father and

soon afterward got my first pair of

spectacles, which literally opened an

encirely new world to me. I had no

idea how beautiful the world was un-

til I got those spectacles/

"The recollection of this experience

gives me kefen sympathy with those

^*ho are trying in our public schools

and elsewhere to remove the physical

causes of deficiency in children who

are often unjustly blamed for being

obstinate orj unambitious or menially

stupid.Optometr"

y has -slowly

and surel

Progressed along similar lines to those

of medicine, law and dentistry; and

today its recognition as a profession

is assured by the spirit of its many

progressive practitioners, who are 'con-*

tinually perfecting methods and de-

vices for the accurate application of

Its theoretical principles.?; i *j :

Much of the -"suffering;'', due to ; tsjre

strain would be relieved^lf the [one

so afflicted would consult i the :c>Ptp>

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rhat They Say About

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Dr. 'Lansing Burrows, President

Souther"Of

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mant

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rtbat I have examined, I am frank to

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There are some of the hymns, especial-

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Dr. H. L. Wilburn, pastor Walnut

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Introduces the more worthy of the

new ones. Many songs appear in it

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book I have ever used. We have just

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•

*. Dr. L. C. Wolfe, Home Board Evan-

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ior and stir the hearts of men with

the great truths of the gospel. I he-

Ueve the editors of Immanuel's Praise

have manifested a heavenly 'genius

in selecting (he songs given us in this

book. We are now using the book

Jn our meetings in Immanuel Church

,at Little Rock, and I am charmed with

it, and feel that it.cpthes nearer fill-

ing my Ideal of what a book ought

to be than I have -used since I be-

gan my evangelistic work."

John P. Scholfield, the man who

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baptism, one joined by letter. , We

feel that jmuch lasting good has been

accomplished in the name of the

Master, i

Yours in Christ,

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CLUB SOLVES PIANO PROBLEM.

The greatest danger in buying a

Piano or Piano-Player is the difficulty

in selecting one of real and lasting

quality- There are so many cheap

imitations on the market that the

chances of full and permanent satis-

faction are slight unless you are an

expert judge and are extremely care-

ful in your selection.

If you feel that you are not a good

judge of the quality, durability and

value of an instrument, or if you have

not time to make an,exhaustive inves-

tigation of these matters, why not

throw the responsibility on The Bap-

tist Messenger Piano Club? It has

already made the investigation for

you and will assume the full responsi-

bility of giving you absolute and per-'

feet satisfaction and the largest possi-

ble value for your money. -What your

insurance policy is to your home, the

Club is to your Piano or Player-Piano.

But the Club doesn't stop there. It

clubs your order with those of ninety-

nine other subscribers, thus securing

the lowest possible factory price for

each Club member. It provides con-

venient terms of payment, the strong-

est guarantees of quality and durabil

ity and gives you the opportunity to

try your instrument thoroughly be-

fore you buy. The Club absolutely

guarantees perfect satisfaction in ev-

ery detail of Piano buying. Write for

your copy of the catalogue today. Ad-

dress The Ossociated Piano Clubs,

Baptist Messenger Dept, Atlanta, Ga.

KEOTA, OKLAHOMA.

We have just closed one of the best

meetings in Haskell County Asso-

ciation, at one of the churches that it

is my pleasure to be pastor. In which

there were 89 conversions, 62 have

already been baptised, and a number

of others approved, this Is the second

meeting that our most worthy mis-

sionary, Bro. G. L. Jinkins, has as-

sisted me in this year, and it goes

without saying that he is one of the

best missionaries in the state. Broth-

er Jinkins is always loyal to the pas-

tors, and an able expounder of the

truth, he uses no claptrap methods,

Is fearless in preaching old time gos-

pel, is as tender as a child, -preaching

and teaching as he goes, and when

he leaves the church you have no

cleaning up to do as is sometimes the

case, may his tribe Increase. In the

two churches that it has been my

privilege to be pastor this past ten

months, there have been added to

them more jtfhan 100- ? Seventy-five

per cent by baptism; for which we

give him the praise, who made it

possible. The year will soon go down

to record, and with it I am hoping to

change my field of labor only for the

reason that I do not want a divided

work, but a full time pastorate.-

Would be glad to correspond with

any church looking for a pastor.

Yours in his . service.—C. Hodge, ; .

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST HOSPITAL.

The following letter with $1.90 from

a child for the needy children that

came to our hospital is worthy a place

in the Messenger. I hope It may call

many other boys and girls into the

same blessed /charity. The Texas

children 'give $500 a year for the

needy children that come to the Dallas

Baptist Sanitarium. It Is well for the

happy child; to remember the*boys and

girls who are sick and "dependent.

Blessed are the merciful for they shall

obtain mercy. Out of such practices,

benefactors grow up to bless the

world.

-Friends of the Baptist Hospital who

have not paid their pledges made in

my campaign for the hospital will

please mail check to me, 1410 N. Elli-

son St, Oklahoma City, Okla. The

Board wanted mev to finish up the

work in that way. ^Others who want

to give to this work may mail check

to W. C. Franklin, treasurer, Miisko-

gee, Okla., 809 Surety Bldg., or to me

at the above address.

The Lord's sick poor ought to have

sympathetic, helpful friendship In

every Christian heart.

T. C. CARLETON,

Catoosa, Okla., R. F. D. 1.

July 15, 1914.

Rev. T. C. Carleton,

1410 N. Ellison, St.,

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Dear Sir:— »

I am sending you a money order for

one dollar and ninety cents ($1.90). to

be used to help furnish a bed at the

Oklahoma Baptist Hospital at Musko-

gee, for the poor sicfc children.

I am nine years old and I hope lots

of people will give you money for the

sick children.

Your little friend,

MADELLA E. DREW.

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Every caret and protection is given the

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Uncle Eben

"De man who always laughs at

troubles," said Uncle Eben, "may be

a philosopher; an1 den ag*in he may

have o powerful pore sense of. hu-

mor."

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Someone has advanced the opinion

that the Better "e" is the most unfor- r

tunate letter in the English alphabet, /

because it is always out of cash, for-

ever in debt, never out-of danger and

in hell all the time. For some reason, v

he overlooked the fortunates of; the

letter, as we call his. attention to the '

fact that "e" is never in war and al- y

ways in peace. It I&. the beginning of r

existence, the commencement of - ease

and the end of trouble. Without it

there would be no meat, no life and

no heaven. It is the center of hon-

esty, makes love perfect and without

it there could be no editors, devils

nor news.—Fourth Estate.

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BAPTIS T MEISSE N

Senior and Advanced Departments

1914-1915

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Bible Readers* Course

: Arranged by Prof. I*A M. PRICE, LL, D.

. The readings JLJC published in leaflet form

covering three monihs; and are ionncl also in

Service, together with introductory paragraphs

of a inost helpful nature.

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Sacred Literature Coarse

This year the Christian Culture Course vill be

** The Churdi as a Field of Service/* written by

Hev. Charles Herbert Rust, of Rochester, N. Y.

Price, 55 cents net.

Conquest Missionary Course

This course of twelve lessons is usnally fol-

lowed at the last meeting of the month when h

is substituted for the usual devotional topic.

This course will be written and literature sug-

gested by Mrs. J. H. Haslam, of Philadelphia, Pa.

The best work in these courses will not be

possible without the use of the magazine of the

movement. Service. The text of all studies will

be found in this magazine, together with a great

Variety of suggestions as to methods of work

and general information of an inspirational char-

acter that will be calculated to help the young

people's society to a strong and vigorous life.

pePricer year

, 50

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N* Grand Arenue

St. Locos, Mo.

A little nine-year old boy was labor-

iously looking up his spelling words in

the dictionary -when he came upon one

whose meaning was perfectly apparent

to Mm. He dashed off a sentence con-

taining the word "capsize" and passed

to the jaext. Imagne the teacher's

amusement when he recited; glibly,

"My cap size is Xo. 6."—The Delin-

eator.

fILES CURED AT HOME BY

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If you suffer from bleeding, Itching,

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tell others of this offer. Write today to

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. M. Summers, Box 942, South Bend,

THE TRIUMPH OF A TRACT.

The Religious Herald retells the in-

teresting story of how a good,woman

by the distribution of tracts won to

Christ a famous minister of the gos-

pel. It was many years ago in Louis-

ville, Kentucky, that Mrs-. Mary F.

Dudley, who recently died in Danville,

that state, went her rounds among the

hoarding-houses frequented £y the

theater companies, distributing tracts

and extending invitations to attend

the Walnut Street Baptist church, of

which she was a member. One of

the young actors who "read the tract

given him, accepted the invitation to

church, and was lea to Christ was

George C. Lorimer, who became-one

of the greatest Baptist preachers of

the nineteenth century. Are we using

tracts as much as we should? Have

we made an effort to win actors and

actresses to Christ? Think of the

power of Mrs. Dudley's tract; and of

what Lorimer, the young actor, be-

came!

"What are you eoinir tn

asked a Brooklyn S«

^W£* a Pair of '

and. replied: 'I am going to give

ny some lessons in self-defense

ery boy should know how

of himself in an emerg

on Johnny, I won't hurt you/' en

mtoutes later the husband ret d

with hand on his face. "Get 2 *

Piece of raw meat and the arnica! to

put on my eye/' he said.-Ne

To Tell When Rain Will Begin to Fall

First, find the distance of the cloud

by noting how many seconds elapse

from the flash till the thunder, and

divide the numher by 5. This will

give the numher of miles. Then, af-

ter waiting a number of minutes, do

the same again. This will show how

much nearer the storm is now, or how

fast it has approached in so many

minutes, and knowing how many

miles it is distant, it can easily be

ascertained in how many minutes

rain will begin to fall.—Exchange,

Slightly inappropriate

Here is the bishop of London's

latest story. An old parishioner was

extremely ill, and the prayers of: the

congregation were invited for him.

During the service the news reached

the vicar that he had passed away at

the age of eighty odd. He sadly an-

nounced this fact, and, as something

really appropriate, the choir promptly

sang "Brief Life Is Here Our Por-

tion!" -

Not Affected By Dead Companion

The supposed fear of death is one

of the most salient instances of the

fashion in which we are inclined to

attribute our own sensations in ani-

mals. At the zoological gardens ant

mals that are kept together often die

and there is no instance oa record

in which (except among carnivorous

creatures which sometimes devour a

dead companion) an animal has

shown the slightest interest or ap-

parent disturbance at the presence of

its dead companion.

Keeping Glue in Condition

The family bottle of glue generally

becomes a great nuisance and of lit-

tle use after it has been opened for

a few days. It becomes hardened and

impossible to use. It may be softened

by heat or by adding a teaspooaful or

more of vinegar to the bottle, and al-

lowing it to 'Stand for a few minutes.

If the bottle can be kept in a warm"

place all of the time it will stay soft

as long as there is any left.

Impossible Illustration

Examined on history at West Point,

Whistler failed,to recall the date of

the battle of Buena Vista. "Suppose,"

said the exasperated instructor, "you

were to do to dinner and the com-

pany began to talk of the Mexican

war, and you, a West Point man,

were asked the date of the battle;

what would you do?t' "Do?'' was the

reply. "Why, I should refuse to asso-

ciate with people who could talk of

such things at dinner!"

WESTON BRIWER,

Secretary Evangelism; Southern Bap-

tist Convention, says of

IMMANUEL'S PRAISE '

"I am very much Interested in the

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book, IMMANUEL'S PRAISE,

and am fully persuaded it will be the

best book that has yet been on the

market and I predict a great sale for

it throughout the entire Southland."

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Editor:the

clos— e of thV e Lincoln

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Baptist Association, which m<et July

29, we continued the meeting. Quite

a number have been saved. "Twenty-

one are approved for baptism; five

have been received by- letter, state-

ment, etc.

The meeting continues with increas-

ing interest. The Lord is with us in

manifest power at every service. We

are expecting a greater manifestation.

The church (Pleasant Home) is much

revived.

I have again been elected mission-

ary of this association.

Have been

on the field three years land six

months. Am praying that God may

use me in such a manner that His

cause may be advanced, the churches

strengthened and many souls saved.

I am doing my very'best My de-

sire is to serve.

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Send me some sample copies.

Long live the Messenger.

W. F.FARRAR,

Prague, Okla., R. l.t Box 35.

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told the colored porter .that he wanted

to be called early. The porter re-

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ventions. When yo' wants to be called

in the mawnin', all yo' has to do is

jest press de button at de head of yo'

bed. Den we comes up and calls yo."

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Famifiar Songs of tte

Gospd (Ho-1 or 2).

"orshapfl notoo. »3

" tn«e.:

"Think of These Things."

Many images of wrong must of neces-

sity come to the young;' let them not

be multiplied in our feverish and mor-

bid fashion of today. Above all, let

them be crowded out by constant sug-