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TH E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
November 1924
into the Holy of holies where He stands, in behalf of His own. His promise rings out clear to our ears, “ I will come again and receive you unto myself. Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me,” and our hearts leap with joy in anticipation of the day of all days when we shall be with Him and like Him, and never more be separated from Him. “ What shall we render unto the Lord for all His
TRIUMPHANT THANKSGIVING The national habit of observing a day of thanksgiv ing is fixed. It will come in November. The Presi dent will issue a proclamation and old and young will be anticipating the holiday. It used to be a ‘ ‘ holy-day. ’ ’ Churches were crowded with worshippers, with thankful hearts,—thankful for the Bible, for the crucified, risen Christ, for the land of
benefits ?” What should we render? How can we withhold anything from Him whose great heart longs for one thing above all others from us-—thanks for- Himself! That covers it all. He gave Himself for us. He is ours. He includes all things, through In Him and Him all things “ What shall we W a i t quietly n o w ! G i v e t o H i m yourself. Let your life be a continual thank-offering and thanksgiving. Make every day a good, glad day for Him and you will have given to Him that which He will prize above all the gifts which can coine to Him from the children of men. BIG PAY consist. ‘ render ?a1
freedom of w o r s h i p . Prayer and praise would have their place. The Ma k e r , the Ruler, the Giver, would be recog nized and thanked. It was a day blessed alike to the believer and to the Bene factor who had made it all possible. Let us come back to it. Let us join the Psalmist of old and say: “ What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits unto me?” Let us stop and think a little—every one for himself. Th i nk ! There are the benefits common to us all,—the heavens with their glory, brilliantly beautiful' Look up ! Lose yourself for awhile in meditation until your soul exclaims “ won derful!”
O , Give Tkanks Unto tke Lord ! O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth forever. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth forever. To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth forever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth forever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth forever. The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth forever: The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth forever. sj:$$$*$ Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth forever. And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth forever. Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth forever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth forever. —Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26.
The sun r i s e s and c l o t h e s the earth with glory. The brooks ripple a strange, sweet song. The birds carol in ecstasy. Flowers bloom. V a l l e y s , ________ hills and mountains are
FOR BIG BUSINESS “ Salary” is a big word with most people every where. T h e y naturally ______________ __________ ask: (1) “ How much is there in it?” (2) “ What are the working hours?” (3) “ How long is the vaca tion?” etc., etc. Well we have a position to offer you, and will an swer your questions straightway. (1) “ More than tongue can tell.” (2) “ Every wide-awake hour of the day and night.” (3) No vacation. But then, you have not asked the most important question of all, “ What is the nature of your business?” Why, it is BUSINESS FOR THE KING! The great est business in all the world. And you do not have to wait in an ante-room in order to have an interview with the Proprietor. You can see Him at any time of the day or night. You do not even have to knock at the door. It is always open. You are welcome. You will be received with a hearty handshake from a pierced Hand and a hearty welcome from the lips of Him who spake as never man spake.
all voicing their praises to God most high! Memory awakes and visions of past blessings pass before us. We are thinking now—thinking of God; of His might and power; of His great heart—the heart of love. The Psalmist’s conception was limited. Our vision is extended, for the Lord has spread new pages before us. The Psalmist looked “ through a glass, darkly,” but we have looked into His face. We have heard His message. We have seen Him walking amidst the children of men,—benedictions from His lips, blessings from His hand. We have stood with awe and wonder as we have seen Him upon the cross and have heard His cry of anguish. Sorrow has filled our soul. But we have seen Him, also, with shining face in resurrection life, and have heard His voice, “ Peace be unto you !” We have seen the Hand which has swept aside the clouds and have looked
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