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The Herald, 1910-07-22, Page 3Surtday scitool. LESSON i V. --J U L,Y 24, 1910. The. Transfiguration. -Matt. 17: 1-8, 14-20. Commentary. I. The `12ransfiguratltei (vs. 1.8.) 1, After six days -Luke says, "About an eight days after." There were six full days following the day on which the conversation recorded in the preceding chapter took place, previous to the night of the Transfiguration, making in all "about an eight days." There is no account of the events of those six days. Peter, James and John -These were the close =wantons of Jesus, the only ones being with him on several important occasions, as when he rinsed Jairus' daughter and in Gethsem- ane, They were granted this intimate relation because of their superior• devo- tion to their Lord. Mountain -it is now generally supposed that it was on one of the spurs of Mount Hermon, a little northeast of Caesarea. Apart -Jesus was engaged in prayer (Luke 9: 28), and very likely the three disciples joined with thein. It is repeatedly recorded of Jesus that he prayed (Luke 3: 21; 6: 12; Mark 6: 40; John 17: 9; Matt. 26: 36.) 2. Was transfigured before them- His appearenee was changed and became ineffably glorious. It was as if the evil of the human was partially withdrawn for a little while and the glory of the diving shone forth. His face laid shine as the sun -The comparison is with the brightest object known. Nothing less could express the divine effulgence. His raiment .... light -His face shone with divine majesty, and all his body was so irradiated by it, that his clothes could not conceal his glory, but became white and glistening as the very light vvit!1 which he covered himself as with a gar- ment. -Wesley. 3. Behold, there appeared unto them - The disciples were awake (Luke 9: 32), hence the scene was actual and not a vi- sion.. Moses and Elias talking with him -Moses was the representative of the law, and Elias (the Greek form of "Eli- jah"), of the prophets. They were talk- ing of the death of Jesus, which was to take place at Jerusalem (Luke 9: 31.) Their appearance was similar to that tR Jesus, as they "`appeared in glory" • (Luke 9: 31), that is, in their glorified state, yet they could not have been so radiant as he. 4. Then answered Peter -He was the spokesman of the three and was quiek to speak. He did not comprehend what he was saying (Luke 9: 33.) It is good for us to be here -Their grief of the past week because of the revelation that Je- sus had made to them of his own death h was now changed to glad astonishment at what they beheld. It was good fox the favored three to receive this revela- tion of the divine glory. The months .andsyears to follow'wbulci be full'ot"'F►'ira< ;appointment and perplexity, yet they would carry with then. the memory of this scene (2 Pet. 1: 17, 18,) If thou wilt -If thou art willing. Let us make here three tabernacles -He spoke of the booths made from branches of trees, •such as were used during the feast of tabernacles. He desired continuance of the glorious scene. In his thought he made no provision for himself and James and John, possibly desiring to be the ser- vants of the radiant three. Jesus made no reply, and there was something better for them and for the world than that they should abide in the Mount of Trans- figuration. A bright cloud over- shadowed -The brightness was so great as to render the heavenly visitants invi- sible. Peter later speaks of it as "the excellent glory" (Pet. 2: 17.) A cloud was the symbol of the divine presence to the Israelites in their journeyinga, also when it took possession of the tab- ernacle, and later when it filled the •temple. A voice out of the cloud -The same voice which had been heard once before at the baptism (Matt. 3: 17), and which was to be heard again when he stood on the threshold of his passion '(John 12: 28), attesting his divinity and Sonship at the beginning, at the middle, •and at the close of • his ministry. -Cam. Bib. Hear ye him -Additional proof was being given of the Sonship and Messiah - ship of Christ. The leather declared him worthy of their fullest confidence. 6. Were sore afraid.. -The cry of the transfigured Christ Iced delighted the dis biples, but the added effulgence of hem ,ven0.y radiance and the heavenly voico ':overcame totem. "'.Chas wis not simply fear, but the power of 'the divine voice !surbduing the power o1 soul and body."-- ;Wihedon. 7. Jesus came and touched them--Jo'hn on P<atmos \t as overpower. Ed by Cihrist's presence, and of the oc- currence the apostle says, "And IIe land His right head upon are, saying unto ince, Fear sot" (Rev. 1, 17). The touch of Jesus bids fear depart. Arise, and be ;not afraid --J Jus apoke to them in ten- der sympathy. They hed been overcome ;by the sight and the voice, now the Sae - ;lour reveals Himself ae the.ea.rne Master ,whom they had been devotedly follow- .ing. They had been permitted to look Iupon'the scene that wpuld give a dearer lunderdtending of thein divine Master ;and would make them better men. ever afterward. 8. Saw no man, save Josue only -They realized that they had been 'wondrously exalted in the privilege they had just enjoyed, yet triev had constant.- Jy with them Him who s•lone could ;nake such a seems possible, The Praisetigura- tion scene wall over and the glorified ;Moses and Elijah had withcl'rawn, yet Solus remained to them. They had re- ceived the lesson of the divine ebur:ester .1of their Lord, and the lessoq of the • 'glory of the future lafe. Thin was one of 'the mouaiaita peaks of splendor in the ;eotra'se of the ddiseiplei• as tbey followed Jesus, so the f hrietian of this age ie eseeeet±ne.11tr permitted to eniov s, vision of the _ glory that is to be revealed. II. The evil spirit east out (vs. 14-20), The disciples did not comprehend the Transfiguration serene sufficiently to tell it to others, nor would hey until the resurrection of Christ, hence, Jesus for- bade their declaring it. The question of the disciples with reference to .the com- ipg of Elijah brought forth the answer from Jesus, that he had already come and had been given over to the will ,of the people. John the Baptist haul Come in the spirit of Elijah. 14. The ,multitude The people had oome together on ac- count of the unsueceesful efforts of the other nine diseiplee to cast out an evil spirit from a boy. This was an hour when tike enemies of Jesus were appar- ently victorious. There came to him -- The father of the afflicted child was not disheartened because of the failure of the disciples to cure the boy. He 'believ- ed that Jesus could do it. 15. Have mer- cy -The father had learned enough about Jesus to know that He was oom- pa,S5iionatte. Lunatiek-"Epileptic,"e-R. V. For a more complete description of the condition of take boy see 'Mark 9, 17-22. In this case demon -possession was accompanied by deafness and inability to speak. Sore vexed -The victim suf- fered great pain. Falleth into file fire, etc. -The convulsions to which he was subject seized him so suddenly that Ilio life wee endangered from falling into the fire or water. 16. brought him to thy disciples -The nine had remained at the foot of the mountain while the others were with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. they could not cure him -Jesus had giv- en them power when lie sent them out upon their .mission, but either because of the severity of the case or their own weakness, their efforts to cast out the evil spirit were fruitless. 17. faithless and perverse generation -The scribes who stood by caviling at the failure; the people who had brought the devil into such power over themselves and chil- dren by their sins; and the disciples; whose weak faith subjected the cause of God to ridicule, are all a part •of this faithless and perverse generation, and all have a share in this rebuke of our Lord.-Whedon. how long -The slow- ness of the disciples to grasp the princi- ples of the new kingdom seems inexpli- cable, especially when we consider the advantages they had. bring him hither -Even if the disciples had failed, divine. power remained. 20. because of your unbelief -The last week had been one of perplexity and grief, and the disciples had not maintained the simplicity of their trust in God. faith as a grain of mustard seed -In perfection as well as in size. nothing shall be impossible un- to you -Whenever God places a duty be- fore his children, the exercise of faith produces results. Questions -What is meant by "after aix,days?" Where did Jesus go; Whom A sandy loam Xs the best soil for muskmelons.Scatter over it barnyard manure, plow and harrow to pulverize thoroughly. When the weather is quite warm and the trees are fully leafed out the hills are generally prepared for the seed. When the melons begin to ripen, a. bunch of straw placed under them will prevent the fruit trona cracking. Flogs in England are given a great variety of feeds=potatoes, turnips, ear - rots, beets, peas, beans, barley and oats. The grain is either steamed or ground and tho vegetables usually cooked and mixed with nwill. 'Grasses and clovers are cut and fed during the summer time. English hogs tend more to the bacon type than do those raised in America.. If lean meat is wanted we must feed a greater variety and select muscle -form- ing foods. • ...:,,., 3.I.nr.D lB To cure thrush in a -horse's feet place the affected animal in dry quarters, re- move shoes, apply a poultice of linseed meal over night, then after washing the feet out thoroughly 'with warm water peck the cleft of the frog well with dry calomel. Press •rhe calomel well down to the bottom of the cracks with a smooth stica and was a little cotton or oakum over it to keep out tbe dirt. Us- ually one application will be enough, but if necessary repeat the application of calomel. Do not be oonsear,". y drugging your live stock with the idea that something is wrong with their health. When con- vinced that the animal is out of condi- tion and that medicines are needed have a veterinary prescribe the medicine and give it under his direction. Mush harm can be crone ay the constant use of con- dition powders, as they usually contain drugs having diuretic properties. As a consequence the kidneys become accus- tomed to stimulation. and when the medicine is stopped, the kidneys, not having the accustomed stimplant, be- come sluggish and inactive, and conse- quent ill condition of the animal followa mania peaches are greatly relished by horses. Dates take the place of the us- ual hay, corn and bran in Arabia. Nitrogen must be' maintained by fe- gumo crops, and the best legume for the corn belt is clover. The clover crdp should be left onthe ground. If remov- ed, not much, if any, nitrogen is added to the soil.. if the crop Is removed and fed to average live stock, and the man- ure given average care and hauled back to the field, the loss is nearly one -halt of the plant food and three-fourths of. the organic matter. if a good crop of clover is Left on the ground once every three or four years, only the seeds being removed, it will supply sufficient nitro- gen for quite large grain crops. The soybean vines make the best hay if cut when the pods have formed and the lowest leaves have turned, yellow; but for seed and cutting should not be- gin until half the leaves have turned yellow. Even the soybean hay is a val- uable feed. Animals relish the hay and thrive upon it. Moisture is the most important tac- tor in the germination of seeds. Very little is required for most of the garden seeeds, and the tendency is to apply too much water rather than too little. Special care must be exercised in the germination of old seeds or seeds of low vitality. 11 water is applied rather spar- ingly, especially immediately after sow- ing, the percentage of germination will be larger and the plants more vigorous. Rhubarb requires a deep, rich mellow soil. In fact, the soil cannot be too rich. The earliest yield is from a warm, sandy loam. The longest stalks and the great- est number may be grown on a deep, rich elay loan:. The ground should be plowed twice and harrowed and rolled to get it in good order. The following is recommended nt a good hone -made fly remedy: Resin, iy2 pounds; laundry soap, two cakes; fish oil, half pint; enough water to make three gallons. Dissolve the resin in a The leading insecticide for summer use solation of soap aad water by heating, is arsenate of lead. Add eight pounds of add the fish oil and the rent of the we - arsenate of lead +to 50 g liens of we•"'r J tnay, Apply with a brush. 1f to be used did he take with him? How did Jesus of. g dera,uvt,ft, ` ttxtteesete-�r t i .; -a- . ay, este a iiail-.putt..of_kerosene, appear?... Who sleeted,taieegloisious •'r; Z 0. _• ieafeseaeao `see nhai'nter pasar, *Vile 1-xture will cost seven to eight pearanee with hint What did rho voice which dissolves readily]. f11 water: it ad- cents per gallon, and may be used on '.proeiahn? What was the purpose of the hems to the foliage for a long time and cows or calves. One-half pint of this mix - Transfiguration? Bow were the disci- does not "burn" the leaves. For codling tore is considered enough for one appli- ples affeeted? What took place among moth (apple worms) and plum cureulio, cation for a cow; a ealf, of course, the other disciples before Jesus came to also for canker worn, tent caterpillar would require considerably less. Two or them? How was the boy afflicted? and all insects which eat the leaves. three :implications a week will be suffi- Why were the disciples unable to bring dent, entil the outer ends of the hair be - relief? What was the father's prayer? The mole is a stout, thick -set, animal- cone coated with resin. After that, re - What did Jesus say to the ejI spirit? eating insect, living underground, where touch •diose parts where resin has rub- What was the result? it burrows witk wonderful facility and bed off. PRACTICAL A.PPLIO,ATIONS. constructs galleries often of great ex - tont and complexity. The mole is the Chickory can be grown wherever car- Chiret's glory. "Jesus iaketh Peter, most voracious of mammals, and if de- rots can be grown; culture the same. jamin apart and Johns. inEvean highd thin from 10 0 toof Uod is 12 hours. ]liolesto clumb in This ave been is used as refers to aneadt adulor commerce which terant of coffee. Sow begins with (loci (Gen. 1.:1). As the seen by various observers, as if madden- the large -rooted variety. If a salad is mountain view `transforms the plain, so ea by hunger, to attack animals nearly wanted, sow the common variety, which every thing looks different viewed from as large as themselves, such as birds, lie- should be transplanted in sin:f in the the "heavenly places" (t3ph. 1:3). After aids frogs and even snakes. If two cellar anti kept moderately moist, when vv'e have heard • the Bridegroom say, "' a new .growth will start; this: secnnat "Cone with me...iook from the top' 000dstheeweaker cis invariabl * devour d growth is very highly prized by French (S. of S. 4:8), the whole landscape of b the stronger. They takereadilyto and German cooks. life wears a glory we never knew pos• the water. sible. The spirit of glory (1 Pet. 4:14) upon us is the earnest of our final ^ Spraying is a preventive and not a glory at the appeisrin; of the glory of Figs -during the big harvest form the remedy. There are a few fungous dis- God d S 'our Jesus Chrfat food of the horses of Smyrna. They eases that can be destroyed by spraying our great sot a71 .iVt :3 - (Titus 2:13, 11, V.). "To pray" (Luke turn them to this from oats or hay. in Lt;t they can also fie prevented by till. 8:28). The "Goch of glory" called Abra- the West Indies tate green tops of the same operation. The damage done by a sugar cane are fed to the horses. re diseaseor an ineeet can be repeire,l unit - ham apart to a life of communion with himself (Acts 7:2). Early Jcsu.s taught Egypt the Khedive's best Mares are fed. 'by tele plant itself. Such workcasan his disciples that the "inner chamber" largely on currant_, and these fruit- be done to protect it front f tl c l with the "shut -door" was the way of feel animals are noted for their endur- age is about nil Hutt can he done for it. "recompense"(Matt. 6:6, R. \ .). .The ance and speed. For long weeks in Spraying should be done earls' and the highest communion, the 'Spirit in us many parts of Canada windfall apples protection made more complete before praying to the .Father in Jesus' name, form the horses' only food. In Tas- the diseases and insects appear. is only known to those who "dwell on heights" (Isle 33:16, margin), who abide in the secret places of the perpetual prayer (Pea. 01:1; 1 Thess. 5:17). If we live in the Spirit and walk in the Spirit we 'easily pray in. the Spirit (Jude 20). The door which shuts out all but` God closes constantly and naturally. "Was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the ran (v. 2). John on Patmos, given glimpses of Jesus' glory, as. Judge, saw his countenance as "the sun" (Rev. 1:16). The "mirror" is Christ the living Word, revealed in the written word. If we would reflect Christ' constantly we must gaze upon him continually. In the perpetual sun- shine of his presence we may "shine.. in the world," as he commanded (Phil. 2:15). Moses turned his eyes from the royal palace and ended es "seeing him Who. is invisible" (Heb. 11:37). And in the mount, gazing into the face of the Sun of righteousness, his own face shone with the light reflected as IIe' gazed (Feed, 34:29). "His rainment was white as the light" (v. 2): Rainnrent stands for character, experience, habits. God as Creator is represented as clothed with power and glory (Psa, • 104:1. 2) ; as Lung, with majesty and strength. (f'sa. 93:1, 2); as r~avhior, with righteousness (iso: 50:10, 17; 01:10). God's priests are clothed with righteouenees and eel- vation (Pea. 132:9, 16) They have put off tlfe old roan (Col. 3.9). Christ's grace. "There talked with him two men. Moses and Elijah who appeared in.giory, and apake of his' de- partnre which he was about to aeeotn- nlish at Jerusalem". (Luke 11:31: P,., V,, margin). Christ's first prophecy of his death was just before his Tra•iiefigura- tion (Matt. 16:21); his nest, just after (Matt, 20:17, 18). The lacy was given by Moses; grace same by Jesus (John 1:17). The grace of Christ Was his vol- ,untary atoning sacrifice for man (2 Cor. 8:9). As the snbstitute for sin- ners, their High Priest, offering himself athe sacrifice for their sins, died the death of the Bross (Isa. 52:4.8; Eph. 5.2). Christ's greatness. "This is my be- loved Son" (v. 5). There was no voice from heaven when, by his miracles, Christ "manifested forth his glory" (John 2:11). But God enpreseed him- self "well pleased" when "]Ie ]tumbled himself" by identification with sinners, thus fulfilling all righteousness (Matt. 3:15), and by his renunciation of the way of glory for the way of the. cross. Christ's goodness. "Tim disciples.. , . were sore afr•aid..,.and Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid" (vs. 0. 7). If we hear Christ's call to go "rip into a mottneain" and the vision overpowers its, he will not chide us; rte will comfort its. "He glean .power to the faint... ,he increas- eth strength" (Isis. 40:20), A.O.M. "Ves, my little boy; said the pretty•' settlement worker, "geed b:;l,:RLr at. ways pays." 'Chat's what me dad says,'' responded the tough lad in the bine over, Hila. "He's dohs' time en' gets two TORONTO MARKETS. STOCK. The general quality of cattle was com- mon to medium, with considerably more eomroori ttlaai 0isimiscd, and vele, few. good. The best cattle sold at steady to firni prices, but the coronion, sere inclined to lower quotations. Put cattle Prices, -..Geo. Rowntree, who bought 450 cattle for the Harris Abattoir Uo., reported tee tollowing: Steers and heifers, 33 to 30.50; cows, $2,50 to 35.23; bulls $4.50 to $5.75. Stockers and Feeds rs.---liarry Murby reports a slight improvement in trade, as regards tele number of cattle chang- ing hands for feeding purposes, but prices remain about steady as follows: Steer's, 350 to 1,000 lbs., at 34.75 to $5- 50; steers, 700 to 800, at 34.25 to $4.75; stoekcrs, .$3.50 to 34 per cwt. Milkers and Springers. -Receipts of milkers and springers were liberal, but prices were lower. '.1'he bulk of the best Cows sold from 340 to 350, with a few at $55 and a few, a very few at 300 and $65, a•nd same com non e,s low as $25 to tenths off every year far good beh,av• $30, :... ,,. _:net,: xuains fairly firm at $3 to $7 per cwt.. .A• very few new milk fed veale brought $7.50 per cwt; Sheep and Lambs. -About 2,000 sheep and lambs sold at steady prices for sheep, but lambs were steady to firm. Sheep, ewes, light, sold at $4.50 per cwt.; heavy ewes, $4;.25, and "rams at $3 to $3.50; 'lambs, sold from $7.75 to $8.40 per cwt., the bulk going at $8 to $8.25 per cwt, ll,ogs.-Mr. Harris quoted selects fed aeld watered at $9.40, with $9 for eel ects f,ob. cars at country points, which would mean about $8.75 to $8.85 for the farmer,.• FARMERS' MAIIE ET. There was no grain received; to -day. Wheat and oats wanted, with dealers willing to pay $L08 to $1.10 for wheat and 45c for oats. Hay quiet and firmer, with sales of 5 loads at $19 to $23 a ton for old and at $15 to $17 for new. Straw is quoted. at $15 to $16 a ton far bundled. Dressed hogs are unchanged with quo- tations ruling at $12 to 312.50. 11'ireet, whine, new „ ..$1 08 $ 110 Do., red, new„ 1 08 1 10 Oats, bush.. .. 0 45 0 00 Hay, old, ton. .. ...... 10 00 23 00 Do,, new, ton. . . . , . , 15 00 17 00 Straw, per ton „ 15 00 16 00 Dressed hogs.. „ .....• 12 00 12 50 Butter, dairy.. , , . , .. 0 21 0 24 Do, inferior.. . .. 0 18 0 20:. Eggs, dozen., ,. .. 0 23 0 25' Chickens, spring, Ib„ , .. 0 22 0 25 Ducks, spring, lb.. , . , , 0 10 0 19 Turkeys, lb.. . , , . .. 0.17 0 20 Fowl, lb.. .. - 0 14 0 10 Potatoes ,new, bush.. .. 1 25 0 00 Onions, sack.. , 2 50 2 75 Beef, hindquarters , 11 50 13 00 Do., hindquarters .... 11 50 13 50 Do., choice, carcase.. . , 10 50 11 50 Do., medium, carcase .... 9 00 10 00 Mutton ,per cwt.. ... 9 00 11 00 eal, prune, per cwt ... 10 00 11 00 Spring lamb, lb - , - - 0 16 0 18 THE FI3.t'IT IIARKET. The receipts to -day were more liberal, with prices generally unch,ingcd. Oranges, Va;., case , - , . $ 4 00 $ 1 50 Lemons, case . , - , - , , 0 00 0 00 Bananas, bunch ... .,, . 1 50 1 75 Currants, red, basket ... 0 75 0 9.5 Cherries, large basket 1 00 1 50 Raspberries, box , . . , , 0 10 0 13 ? urns, crate ... ... ... , 1 50 2 50 Aprieote, case . , , .. , , , . 1 23 1 50 Peaches, Cal- .. ... 1 25 1 51) Pears, Bartlett, box .. 4 50 0 00 Gooseberries, large blit... 0 75 1 25 Apples, early, hrtshel , . 1 23 0 00 \\-a t ermelone, sank . , .. 0 40 0 50 CJanteloupes, crate .- .. 4 00 5 00 Pineapples, ease. , , .. , . 2 75 3 (10 Ouions, crate , . . , - 2 50 0 00 Potatoes, new, bushel 1 e3 0 00 Tomatoos, Floridt. 4-irkt. crate 1 75 0 00 Cabbage. crate 1 50 e. 00 Cucumbers, hamper .. .. 2 00 0 00 Teas, basket .. , , .. •, .. 0 40 0 00 SUGAR M.tRI<ET. Granulated, $.5.30 per :wt,, in barrels; No, 1 polden, $4.90 per cwt. in barrele; Beaver, 35 per cwt. 111 bag,. These prices are for delivery here. Gar lots 5c free. In 1e0 -lb. bags prices are So loss. WOOL. Trade is dull and prices are unchang- ed. Local quotations ere: Washed fleece, 19 to 21c; unwashed fleece, 12 to ate. OTHER MARKET5. \\ IwNNIP ate 'WHEAT \1 AILKcr. wheat- July 31.11, October $L03 3 Ih e. $1.(i4. Cate -July 3:3', October 401 -Se. T.IIE CHEESE 1.1 A1a.KETe. Broekv:ll,', Ont.--To-day 3.705 ilexes were boarded. 2,070 colo:ed, be anee 0hite: 105.8e laid; nc, gales on beard. MONTREAL LIVE STOCK. Montreal ---Receipts at the Montreal Stock lards' west enol market to day were 400 cattle.. 351) sheep and lambs, 400 hog.; and 700 ealvee. Choice :steers continue scarce and sold around Alen - day's le.vel. Choice, $5.15 to 36.49; cows, 33.40 to 84.00, and bulls, t3.4(1 to 85.30. Sheep sold at 84.73 '.0 r•;> 6.1; Jambe at 34.50 to 86. hogs were strong- er again and sold at from 30.75 to rlen sows, 38.75 to 30. Calves trot ght tall the way from e5 to 88. :Receipt; of the C. P. 11. east end market were 3301) cattle, 750 sheep and lambs, 700 hogs rrnd 000 calves. Choice steers were scarce end 'prlees relished between ea to $6,40; cows. $:3.73 to 34.50; bulls, 33.30 to $4.75, Sheep were lower at $3.50 to 33.75. and lambs brought *3 to $ti. Hogs were firmer at $9.50 to 30.70 and sows at $8.50 to 38.70. (.'alms brought all the way from 33 to $10. ®•a PARCEL POST_ Manufacturers' Association Wants Larger Parcels Carried, Toronto Despatch -The transportation department of the Canadian Mhnufac- ,turers' Association has taken up the matter of more advanced parcel post facilities with the postal department at Ottawa. The object is to obtain an ex - tendon of the piaesnt system so that a greater weight can. be transmitted through the mails, 'T'her'e has been rnnole opposition to this on the part of the smaller inereh.alits and merchants in small towns, who fear ruination of their business by means of the mail order sys- tem. The matter for the present has peen entrusted to Dr. Coulter, deputy postmaster-gener;tl, rrn 1. will he taken up with Hoe. 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