Part 4 (1/2)

Subject, the goats and sheep.

G--Go into dangerous places.

O--Often annoy the sheep.

A--Appear like sheep.

T--Take poisonous food.

S--Stubborn.

S--Seek the fold.

H--Hear the shepherd's voice.

E--Ever the same.

E--Eat the wholesome food.

P--Peaceful and peaceable.

_New York, Sabbath, December 30, 1883._--Heard Rev. Dr. Conkling preach from St. Matthew, 17th chapter and 8th verse: ”And when they had lifted up their eyes they saw no man save Jesus only.”

1. Take Jesus as your guide.

2. Trust Jesus as your Saviour.

3. We should follow Jesus as our example.

4. We should love Jesus with a supreme love.

I heard Mr. Moody preach from the 11th chapter of Hebrews and the 16th verse: ”But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly; wherefore G.o.d is not ashamed to be called their G.o.d; for he hath prepared for them a city.” This he divided into three parts:

I. The persons referred to are believers.

(_a._) They lived by faith.

(_b._) They died in faith.

II. They were called by His name; and realized His presence.

III. _He had prepared for them a city._

_Sabbath, November 21st._--Preached by Mr. Chambers to the children of the Sabbath-school, from Proverbs 20th chapter and 11th verse: ”Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” Subject: How children may be known. First. We will take the word Lord, and let each letter stand for a word, or a particular part.

L--Love. Love to G.o.d, etc.

O--Obedience. Obedience to G.o.d and to their parents.

R--Respectful to their superiors.

D--Doing good.

How bad children are known:

Take one word and let each letter stand for a particular subject.

By their

D--Disobedience.

E--Enticing others to evil.