Show there is a true saying that it is darkest just before the dawn and the happenings of the past few weeks seem to indicate that the time of darkness is really colne them have been frequent periods of seeming darkness and many times we thought we were making ready for the 4 ight I 1 ht of the new dahout as we compare the happenings of these various periods we me know they were but the preparation for the final days rp to have faith tha we will arii ge irto into a period of great and beautiful ight L when things that seem not right will be made right is what counts most now and to be a alle to give thanks for the blessings we do realize carries us over many it a rough spot our recent experience in the turbulent stream which overflowed its banks and carried our car down the stream and the long walk thru the drenching rain without any protection whatsoever caused wonderment but having cono conc safely thru again we realize that billy a we meet each new obstacle ard still retain our faith so do we continue to build body and soul into finer web anc stance to do our still swat great erf si work newspapers ers are again pointing rg the finger of scorn toward inward us as they make mention of the disappearance of one of our younger members and in so doing again fai to tell in the truth but rather do hay the things w n attract unkind corn coin ment although thy th y knew the reason san for the disappear disappearance arice of the girl eairl it if they told the whole story they would say that she left with the brother of her stepfather step father and they would give the real reason chih ahi ii was relayed to the officers who came to investigate when her own futher father made a visit to this point we mention this fact to reassure our friends in distant places who are sending us clippings conc conceding ening the case and who are asking questions now As usual we will wil make no further comment knowing that our friends understand and we care not what others may say or think for in the eydthe truth will prevail we have with us a newcomer although one who has made previous visits and has covered much ground seeking truth du during rg thi past three years ile he returns this time full of enthusiasm concerning thin fine work being by father divine in his various settlements through the country we ars ara gad to know of the good being accomplished for many who have perhaps never paid much atten attention hon to the spiritual things of life we each have our work to do meaning that all who are in any way trying to help our fel thru these days of turmoil and strife and as we have said many times before we are happy to hear of the good work others are doing in their le 1 e ejective spec tive fields we who are here have one type of work to do just as others who are engaging in spiritual work now have work mork to do in accordance with persons or conditions which exist in their respective quarters we are truly grateful that so much good is being accomplished to offset the material hardships prevailing now we are happy to call attention to a new form of publication of another who is doing such fine work in an effort to spread truth tp the publication li COMMENTS has aa just come to our desk in its new dress and while the price I 1 is s uie the same saine thru neaily subscription it is much enlarged anil and more attractive in all ways see their advertisement in another column for detail christianity is practised practiced silently in the heart remember that then after doing your part in prayer pro aeed on the outer plane as best you can and do not condemn the process of legalities lot outer action follow spiritual truth action frederic keeler in one spirit were we all baptized baptised baliti sed into one body whether jew or greek whether bond or free and aid all were mere made to drink of one spirit 1 cor 1213 12 13 I 1 will this day try to ii live e a simple sincere and serene life jil fe promptly every thought of di discontent li content anxiety n nt ernp impurity arity and self seeking cultivating act r ful fullness ness magnanimity charity slid the habit babit of holy silence exercising economy in expenditure carefulness in conversation dilli gence in appointed service fidelity to every trust and a childlike ke trust in god john H vincent |