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Show ' , THE INTERMOUNTAIN CATHOLIC 29 His own nature, for, since the moment He became Incarnate, human nature is the nature of God, yet as truly and as indissolubly His nature as the divine nature itself. This is the mystery which no created being could, can or ever will understand. er This thought leads to another, in the life of the Infant Saviour. He is not Man only, He is also God. He is as much God as He is Man. But in the midst of such poverty and utter desolation as that which surrounds the stable and the manger, how prove His divinity? That very poverty and is considered obscurity, when His after-lif- e the notoriety He attained because of His beauty and grandeur of character, the sublime doctrine He preached and the marvelous effects He produced should be sufficient proof of His divinity. In addition to this, there is the highest authority asserting it. Heaven declares it. Confining the matter to the simple narrative of the Gospel there is a brief account of an embassy sent from heaven to proclaim this great truth, namely, that the Almighty power of God was hidden beneath the feeble exterior And there were in the of an Infant God. same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock. And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone around about them, and they feared with a great fear. And the angel said unto them: Fear not; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, for this day is born to you a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. Here is a simple, unvar(Luke II, nished account which, taken in connection with the circumstances and the effects produced, must be true. The news is broken and the glad tidings first announced to poor herdsmen, men of simple rustic habits. There is no room for doubting that the angels spoke to the shepherds. The shepherds themselves did not doubt, for in the narrative we read: They came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the Infant lying in the manNor was their faith, .which was unger. doubtedly enlightened by that divine light which shone around about them, weakened still-high- 8-11- ). GRACE AND BEAUTY of character may be beautifully symbolized by your monument if you select a suitable design. Indeed, from our designs you may choose the design which best seems to fit the requirements. We will also draw up special sketches for you if your prefer. Elias Morris & Sons Co. Was. 8008 Opp. Tabernacle We have given reliable service for over half a century An Institution of Service and Values Credit at cash prices We aim to sell all furniture on credit at the standard cash prices. We urgently request that if you should find an article in our store not so priced tell us that we may correct the error. Standard Furniture Co. The House of Quality 7 and 15 Main Street J. C. Dwyer, Sales Manager J |