Editorials

Herod Circumvented

William D. McCrackan

An interpretative study of the Bible which is designed to be of assistance in our own time must necessarily treat the characters therein depicted as types.

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One of the most beautiful passages in Paul's writings is to be found in the fifth chapter of his epistle to the Romans, which reads thus: "Hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

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Truth Is Formidable

William P. McKenzie

Times of trial are testing times, for then falsity is urging its claims to the utmost.

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"The children's bread"

Annie M. Knott

At this period we are hearing a great deal about food, and it is agreed upon all hands that although older people may have to deny themselves many things in a material way, yet the need that children shall have the right sort of food and plenty of it in their earlier years is insisted upon by all who have the good of humanity at heart.

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Salvation of the World

William D. McCrackan

Salvation is to be found in the ever present understanding of God.

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Rejoicing in Protection Adequate

William P. McKenzie

Joy is the great antagonist of that mental malpractice by which the overserious may be threatened at times, with which the wicked may agree, and to which the fearful may yield.

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Perfect Peace

William D. McCrackan

The conscientious onlooker viewing the world's war asks himself the question, What can I do to help establish peace?

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Soldiers and Devoutness

Annie M. Knott

We are at this time being constantly reminded of our obligations to those on land and sea who are rendering such heroic service in defense of civilization, which in its truer sense means Christianity.

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The Strength of Kindliness

William P. McKenzie

One who was a visitor to this continent from another shore, who came and went several times, on one of his visits confessed that the one thing impressive about the free people of the United States was their great kindliness.

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A Day's Journey

Annie M. Knott

In olden times it was customary to speak of the distance between one place and another as a day's journey, or it might be three days' journey.

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Pacifism Analyzed

William D. McCrackan

A false peace is to the nations like a falling star to a traveler seeking a guiding light.

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The Courage of the Peacemaker

William P. McKenzie

Who was the most courageous but the one who was also most meek, who could say, "Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls"?