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mission. Its emblem was to be a dove, not a rapacious bird with sharp beak and bloody talons such as characterized the kingdoms of the world. Doubtless the quiet tones, the irridescent hues, the tame colors of the dove, were in striking contrast to the fierce birds which served as the insignia of the kings of the earth. Christ had come to conquer, not with arms or armament, but with weapons, that were spiritual. In His triumphal entry into Jerusalem He came, not on the prancing war steed, but on an ass. When Peter, in the garden of Geth- semane, drew his sword, the Master said to him, “Put up thy sword; all those that take the sword shall perish by the sword.” Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace. It is this vision of Christ that the warring nations of the world need today. hour; it is a birthright of privilege and integrity. It may not be used as staff, or whip, or covering. It shall not be marred by advertisement, nor desecrated on the stage. It was born in tears and blood. It was baptized in blood and tears. It has floated since June 14, 1777, over a country of benevolence, refuge and prog ress. It must always be carried upright. To bear the Star Spangled Banner is an honor, to own one a sacred trust. It is the emblem of freedom, of equality, of justice for every person and creature as it floats unvanquished—untarnished over the open door of free education.—Ida Louise Gibbs.
and soothe every one they came in contact with. There is a very practical lesson here for the Church to learn. We are too prone to work in the energy of the flesh, forget ting that it is “not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord God.” It is for this reason that so much of the Church’s work is purely human and can be duplicated by other organizations that lay no claim to possessing divine credentials, as does the Church. When the Church of God is anointed with the Holy Spirit for power, she will do things that can be neither dupli cated nor explained by human power or means. The descent of the Holy Spirit in the form o f a dove would doubtless indicate what would be the character of Christ’s The American flag is the symbol of the brotherhood of man. It stands for courage, for chivalry, for generosity and honor. No hand must touch it roughly ; no hand shall touch it irreverently. Its position is aloft. To float, over its children, uplifting their eyes and hearts by its glowing colors and splendid promise; for under the Stars and Stripes are oppor tunities unknown to any other nation of the world. The government commands the people to honor their flag. Men and boys should uncover as they pass the vivid stripes which represent the life blood of brave men, and the stars which shall shine on forever. It must be raised at sunrise; lowered at sunset. It is not a plaything of the
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