Article February 18, 1905 Issue

In looking over our exchanges we find columns of "resolutions...

Odd Fellows Review.

In looking over our exchanges we find columns of "resolutions of condolence," and in most cases they start with the stereotyped clause, "Whereas, it has pleased God," etc. It matters not what follows, these resolutions start out the same way. A loving mother may have been removed from the family circle; a father, the breadwinner, may have been stricken down by some fatal accident, or some little child, the idol of the household, may have been called away, leaving fond parents with broken hearts; and the lodge says, "Whereas, it has pleased God to afflict," etc. Does it please God to afflict His children? Does not the great loving heart of God throb in sympathy with the poor, broken-hearted mother? Let us quit saying that it has pleased God to afflict any one. God is Love, and it does not please Love to cause sorrow. You are only an earthly parent, but when your little child comes to you with breaking heart you share its sorrow and find no pleasure in its distress. Is God's love less than your love? The next time you draft resolutions ask yourself this question, and leave out the "Where as, it has pleased God to afflict." etc.

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