CHURCH NOTES.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 4 June 1901, Page 4

CHURCH NOTES.

By Amicus. The son ol a well-known minister had misbehaved, and to punish him he was not allowed to eat at the family table. A small table was set for him in the corner of the dining room. When his dinner was placed before him, he said very solemnly: “Lord, I thank Thee Thou hast spread a table before in the presence of mine enemies.” He was speedily forgiven.

Only a year before bis assassination, Lincoln wrote, in a letter to bis life long friend, Joshua Speed: “I am profitably engaged reading the Bible. Take all of this book upon reason that you can, and the balance on faith; and you will live aad die a better man.”

It is pleasing to note that the United Outlook has met with a favourable reception. An edition of 8000 copies was exhausted the day after publication, and the orders for more copies could not bo supplied. The Editor predicts an edition of 10,000 copiei by the end of the year, and bo really deserves it. Last Sunday morning at Holy Trinity Church the Kev Mr York gave a lucid and instructive address on “ Christ, the Light of the World.” After referring to tho various metaphors of Christ in the Biale, he said : the most beautiful of all was Light. Christ is to the world to-day what the Shekinah was to the people of Israel: (1.) a guide to lead, (2.) a cover to shield, (3.) a light to illuminate them. Each characteristic was applied to our present day life and practical lessons enforced.

In the morning’s service at the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Stewart preached from tho the text—“ For God hath not given us tho spirit of fear, but of powor, of love, and of a sound mind”—2 Timothy 1, 7. This epistle is supposed to have been the last written by tho Apostle Paul, and in it ho exhorts Timothy to develop the spiritual gifts ho possessed. Istrßecause if these gifts are not developed they will dexteriorate. 2: Because there is a great public need for tho devolopemont of Spiritual gifts. The salvation of men may depend on those. These important lessons are just as valid to-day as they were for Trinity. In these gifts of God, lie the source of all that is good. Ho gives to his people literally from his resources. Ho gives also a spirit of discipline or of a sound mind. It is the -possession of these attributes that enables a man to build up a christain character. Tbe address was instructive and helpful and contained practical teaching.

“Did Christ die in Vain ?” was the startling subject that the Rev Gray dealt with in tho evening at the Wesleyan Church. The subject was treated in a splendid manner, and the distinction was shown between,the righteousness of the law and tho righteousness of God’s ac?ultal for sin. Tho subject was dealt with ally, and one pleasing feature in the discourse was the excellent illustrations and quotations from reliable writers. The preacher revealed an enthusiasm and earnestness that it made it pleasing to be one of tho congregation present. In next week’s “notes” we shall have a few paragraphs that will be of special interest to young men in relation to the Debating Societies. •