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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1908-11-13, Page 7LESSUA LESSON VII.--NOV. Is, rgo8, The Lord Our Shepherd,---Psa. elemanentary. L The shepherd and his sheep (vs. 1.4.) 1, My shepherd—Quiet, is the great Shepherd and his followers are the sheep. As a shepherd, 1. Christ loads the sheep, 2. Supplies every lack. S. Guards and keeps them. 4, Supports theme in, times of trouble. ,Jehovah is often spoken of as the Shepherd. of Is- rael, and Israel as his flock, The title of shepherd is also applied to rulers, and in particular to David, 'Christ ap- plies the title to Himself (John 10; 1; eompare Ueb. 13, 20; 1 ket. 2, 25.) To appreciate the force of the image it is necessary to understand the difference between the modern shepherd and the Oriental shepherd of olden times. In that land there is a strong attaelnlleut be- tween the shepherd and his flock; the shepherd knows mash. sheep by name. Equally tender relations exist between the good Shepherd and his floolc. On the one hand there is, an unfathomable affection, and on the other a calm, un- limited confidence. in that land every flock of sheep is under the care of a shepherd, and in David's time the dan- gers wire much greater than now, as wild beasts and robbers were more num- erous. Shall not want—The language is partly of experience in the present and partly of confidence for the future. So of Israel, looking back on the wandering in the wilderness they had lacked noth- ing (Deut. 2; 7), and looking forward to the promised land the promise was that they would lack nothing (Deut, 8; 9.)— Oaim. Bib. "With Jehovah for my shepherd and guardian, whose hand rests on all the sources of supply, I ems lack no temporal or spiritual good. When John Fletcher was asked by George Ill. if he would accept preferment in the church as an acknowledgment .for an able and timely paper he had written on American affairs, he returned the re- spectful but characteristic reply, 'Sire, I want nothing but more grace.' "—Wat- kinson. 2. He maketh me—The Lord enables us to see the preciousness of his truth, to feed upon it and rest in it. To lie down The divine Shepherd gives rest to the weary. The wicked are filled with un- rest (Isa. 54.' ;• 20, 21), but Christ prom- ises soul rest to those who come to him (Mattt. 11; 28-30.) Green pastures — Pastures of budding or tender grass. The original word denotes the tender shoots (Deut. 32;' 2) es distinguished from the ripe grass: Whedon. What are these green pastures but the Scrip- tures of truth—always fresh, always rich, and never exhausted? There is no fear of biting the bare ground, where the grass is long enough for the flock to lie down in it. Sweet and full are the doc- trines of the gospel; fit food for souls.— Spurgeon. From this we see that soul satisfaction is promised the one who fol- lows the divine guide (lea. 58; 11.) He leadeth me—Tile Oriental shepherd never drives, but always leads his flock; so our Shepherd leads the way, and never asks us to go where he has not gone be- fore us. The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. Ne one is wise enough to choose his own course in life. "When the shepherd has called his sheep, and is sat- isfied that none is Hissing, he starts forth for the pasture; but this is contin- ually changing, fordthe hillsides and un- cultivated plains are practically common land belonging to the village, and shar- ed by all, so no one can retain the best pasturage day after day." "But there are some sheep that are always strag- gling and CO always getting into trou- ble. Sometimes they are torn by dogs and sometimes they lost their way. Those who keep nearest the shepherd are most contented and happy." Still Waters—Literally, waters of rest; not gently flowing streams, but streams where rest and refreshment may be found (Isa. 32; 18.) --Lam. Bib. But oth- ers think it hes reference to the quiet- ness of the waters. In either case the figure is most beautiful and suggests the Agood, practical Christmas Gift to either a man or woman would be this Locket. It is beautifully made from solid gold --- 65.00 and contains places for holding two photographs. ENGRAVE with any monogram and enclosed in suit- able case; the price is $5.00 OUR handsomely illustrated catalogue sent free upon request. RYRIE BRos.g I:1MATrSD 1.34-13641.33. Yonge St. TORONTO 1 quint and peacefulness with which the soul ie filled when it 'enters into oom- munion with God. 3 he restoreth--He bringeth back my soul, as a sheep that had strayed (Matt. 18;12, 13; 1 Pet. 2:25). The word for "restoretli" means "to return;" "bring; 'back," or, figuratively, "convert." Of all animals the sheep is Ieaet able to de- fend itself; either by resistance or flight; is most given to wander away, and has the least sagacity in finding its way back to the fold.—Hibbard, my soul— The same Hebrew word is used for both soul and life. "The soul is the seat of life." Ile converts and cleanses and gives spiritual power and vigor. paths of righteousness—"Right paths are op- posed to intricate and unsafe ways, and to ways of disobedience and perversity" (Psft,. 125:5), . "The sheep are led by many a way, sometimes through sweet Meadows, sometimes limping along sharp-flinted, dusty highways, some- times high up over rough, rocky moan- tain passes, sometimes down through deep gorges, with no sunshine in their gloom; but they are ever being led to one place, and when the hot day is over they are gathered into one fold., .and the sinking sun sees them safe, where no wolf can come, nor any robber climb up any more, but all shall rest unbar the shepherd's eye," For his name's sake—"To display the glory of his grace, and not on account of any merit in me!' 4. Shadow of death -Being so near to death that its %shadow falls over 'him, for he is not far from the substance that has come up with the shadow, The "val- ley of the shadow of death" seems to have been suggested by those deep mountain gorges through which David was sometimes obliged to lead his flocks, though at the hazard of death from the wild beasts. When the walks of duty lie in the midst of dangers which fall around like shadows, then, says the psalmist, I will fear no evil. Such con- fidence has he in his Shepherd. But the shadow of death may also mean the darkness of sbeol, or region of the dead, as in Job 10:21, 22, and this gives an outlook of confident hope upon the dy- ing hour and the future life. This en- tire psalm must be understood, not of the providential life of David only, but of Ids spiritual life and relations as well: Whedon, fear no evil—The soul fears not to enter the sunless gulfs of sorrow when assured of the supporting presence and protecting care of the good Shepherd. The darkness of death is but a shadow after all. ' The trusting soul enters the gloomy gorge only to emerge into the brighter day of immortality. The Christian knows that the hand which guides us into the dark valley will guide us through it and upout of it.—Rom. Com. rod and..-.staf `The emblems of the office of the shepherd and his protection of the sheep." The rod and staff seem to be two names for one instrument, which was used for a double purpose: 1. To drive away wild animals and to direct the sheep. 2. For the purpose of a staff on which to lean. The shepherd walked before his flock, ready to protect them from assault, and they followed gladly and fearlessly wherever he led, • IL The Host and his Guest (vs. 5, 6). 5. Preparest a table—The figure is changed. Jehovah is now described as the host who bountifully entertains the psalmist at his table, said provides him a lodging in his own house, as. Oriental monarehs entertained those to whom they wished to show special favor.— Cam. Bib, Although the image is chang- ed, yet we have' substantially the saane ideas as those given in the earlier por- tion of the psalm. There. are, as before, the food, the guardianship, the peril, the journey. Jehovah is here regarded as a bountiful host -and His people as guests at His banqueting table. The verses illustrate certain striking features in the rival banquet: 1. This banquet is provided in the midst of conflict. 2. It is promotive of abundant joy. 3. It Neill satisfy all the wants of a lifetime. 4. It is the type and pledge of the ever- lasting feast in the heavenly banquet- ing hall.—How.. Com. Mine enemies — Jehovah had prepared this banquet for David as a mark of special honor and favorand this in the presence of His enemies who looked on but were not in- vited nvited to partake. This was David's ani- weer to those veaao, in his affliction, had said, "There is no help for him in God;" "God hath forsaken him."—Whedon. Spe- cial .experiences of God's sufBei ency are wont to come in seasons of special dif- ficulty, as many a true heart knows. It is no scanty meal that awaits God's • soldier under such cireumetances, but a banquet accompanied with signs of fes- tivity, namely, the head anointed with oil and an overflowing cup. God's sup- ye plies• are wont to surpass the narrow a. limits of need.—Expositor's Bible. An- ointest—The reference is to the anoint- ing it'h oil was an emblem of the bap- 67•7 tiem of the Holy Spirit. Cup runneth over—The overflowing cup suggests a 973is English lock -handle fulness of blessing. Jehovah is a bounti- ful provider and is able to abundant- entree dish .isof the best t; Iy eatiefy. gee 6. Surely—"Only."---R. V., margin. Sheffield plate and is one ..,(1 "Nothing but goodness and mercy shall 4.0 pursue me. What a contrast to the :Lot of of the most useful dining the wicked man, pursued by the angel of tit • ted judgment (Pea. 35. 6), hunted by oak- 01400172 pieces: 4 ir.ity" (140.11) . Goodness and mercy -- "Goodness and mercy are the staple+t quiets all?, viands of the feast, and give a flavor `qt r "V U t and virtueae to pthe rest. Mau Heald r,als. Git' one to mother. Y goadneas to supply all his wants, and mercy to cancel all his sins. The words are expressive of simple and unbounded ag Let VS fames! our C4ta- confidenoe in God as to every event in our earthly future." Shall follow me— Logue an9Way* This goodness and mercy of God shall vt; ,,,� follow him during his entire lifetime.410 "Through all its changes, ie shade and sunshine, ate perils and deliverancesy its 9 +i' Via'. .,., Ox 'ao sorrows and jays, its clse, alis en- 40 envies had pursued hitont even to the pre y TORONTO'S ,OLDEST JEWELLERS setae of his host, henceforth grace and 0396 Yongt Street, Toronto, r joy will pursue him and load him with OPS'. 3z. l<f. C. 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Pink - ham's Vegetable Coxapoiand, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills andhas positively cured thousands of women who have been troubled 'with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- tion, fibroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bear- ing -down feeling, flatulency, indiges- tion,dizziness or nervous prostration. Why don't you try it? Don't hesitate to write to Mrs. Pinkhaxn if you need advice about your sickness. She will treat your Fetter. in confidence and advise you free. Because of her vast experience she has helped thou- sands. Address, Lynn, Mass. blessing." "What, all this, and Jesus, too!" said a poor cottager, as site broke a piece of bread and filled a glass with cold water. Will ci:weII—These words are to be undersea -ad figuratively The psalmist expected to dwell in God's immediate presence forever.. For ever -- Here is a suggestion of the closest inti- macy with Cod and the ceaseless enjoy- ment of his favor. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS. Soul 'transformation. "Ile restoreth my soul." At the very threshold of our study we meet with .the doctrine of re- generation. Naturally we are goats (Matt. 25, 33),1, ifieet He shall set the sheep on His riot& 1',..nd, but the goats on the left :Theiei• ea. only two classes of characters /tot .i to- God tine "sin - nem" and the "saint" We are either sheep, under the tender, constant care of the divine Shepherda er hell -deserving, hell -bound subjects of sin. Now, to be a sheep requires something more than to have a sheep's skin thrown around one's body, conforming perfectly thereto, and being placed in a sheepfold. It is not the perfect obedience of Jesus the Fa- ther looks at and counts as ours, at the same time overlooking or ignoring our disobedience; or the righteousness of Christ thrown around us, white we re- main a mom] leper; but rather the im- partation of the divine nature to our own soul, by which it is quickened and. made alive; or to carry out the figure. the nature is changed from that of the goat to the sheep. Them the life very naturally is that of a Christian. Soul rest. "He lnaketh me to lie down." This is suggestive of rest. and. restlufness, which is assuredly what the soul comes to realize as its burden of sin, condemnation and guilt is lifted, and the peace that passeth all understanding Ls imparted (Matt. 11, 28; Heb. 4, 3). e etale N o. 2, 996—$10. 4 TORONTO MARKETS. LIVE STO•CIS, R•eee Pts of live street se the city market, were 90 cM•loaal5, otkuri)ur,oe ut 1,4.08 Uti.LW.'. 1 til huge, liras en£>ee an.t eteeire , gnu lez Reeelsge of cattle were moderate, of whiten Pew amine be cta:sed as &uvea, tan pull. coag eves sen to neeleuen, 'Terme was faur,y retrad eriws being firm- er fol' aa't4uttg ap4nreech.ag geed, ouz In- terior to coma.u•n sued at siren. 0110 same q'uuoaU.ons as lets weuek. h 1poreere•--j0rpert stereo gold at $4.60 00 Sr, Per owt,; bulls eiex, to 4.4. ,0. Irene were ou sale, ata will be cern by bates given below. Reteliere—A low et We uast batuuers on sale sold as high as .t4.7.,, but there wee not many bsug;at at ties tlgure. emerge ltuwn- tree bought 5 loads nuzca,orc for Barris Ame,- toil Co. at 33,64 to $4.rb; cows, et to $3.40; canners, $1 to $2. leec-cers and Stackers--111ossrs. Harry and NV. Olurby report the market ter feedees3 and stompers us steady to strung, especially for the Letter classes. They report the follow- ing, priees. _Best feeders, tell to 10,50 lbs. cacti, at $3.63 to $4 per cwt; best feeds s se/ to 005 lbs, each, at 13.25 to $3.54 best stook - a£, 4W t0 .ej) lL'r;. well, 0t $0 to re -LIZ; tiara- nlon and medium, etoc,urs $1.85 to 12,59. .:linters and Sarin er Tie:e was a strong mei lee for tae best millions and forward e:ringers; backward springers are not want- ed. Prices for good entries cows reaped from $45 to 3510 each, common to =odium cows $30 to $35, elle slow of sale. [Deal Calves—About in) calves sold at usual prices, ei to el, with an odd choice calf bring- ing, $6.50 nor cwt. Sheep and Lanxbs•--Reeeeets of sheep and lambs are iare,e, 2108. Export ewer easy at .tae to 13.40; tams, $2 to $2.50 per cwt.; Iambs fairly firm at 14.40 to $4.70 per cwt. Iaogs--trweive hundred and sixty-four hogs were reported by railways from all sources. Mr /Lamle, who got the bulk, reports prices easy et $6 for selects and $5.75 for lights, FARMERS' MA.RKET. Grain receipts were small, with n0 change in .prices. Wheat nominal an absence of of- ferings. Barley steady, with sales o2 500 bushels at 55 to Zee Outs unchanged, W9 bushels at 44c a ,bushel. Hay fu moderate offer, with prices steady. 30 loads cold at.$13 to ;IS a eon. Straw firm- er, two loads selling at 316 a ton. Dressed hogs are unchanged at 38.50 tor heavy and at 48.70 to 30 fur light. Wheat. Fall, bush. .. ., ..3 0 92 3 0 00 Do„ Goose, bush. ,. .... 0 87 Oats, built. ... ,. .. .,.. .. .. 0 43 Barley,hush. , . 0 5e Rye, ush ... .. .. .....,. 0 79 Peas. bush. , ... .. .. 0 85 Hay, per ton .. .. .. .... 13 00 Straw, per ton ... ... ... 15 00 Dre eed hogs ... .. ... ... 850 Butter .." .,. 0 27 Da , creamery ... ... 0 29 Fri;.;.-. dozen ... .. .... ... ... 0 23 Chicken, dressed, Ib. .... ..0 11 Ducks, Spring, lb. Geese. lb. - Turkeys, ib. , Cabbage, quer dozed ... .. ,. Onions, bag ..... .. .. .. ..6 Potatoes, bag ... .. At :flee. bbl. Beef. bindquertere ... .. .. .. Dc., forequarters Do. medium, carcase ...,.... 110,dhoice, cameo .. .. Mutton, per (net. .. .. .. Veal, prime, per cwt. ... .. .. Vent, prime, per cwt .. .. .. .. 0 F•8 0 44 000 15 00 16 00 900 0 30 0 32 0 32 0 12 010 012 0 10 0 122 0 15 0 18 0255 0355 000 0 80 0 50 0 75 1 21 2 25 8 0) 1) 90 4 50 6 00 5 01 0 0.0 7 00 8 90 6Or) 800 6 00 8 Aq 7 50 10 00 BALED HAY AND STRAW. Locally trade in bay to quiet. Farmers are not shimplttg in large quantities, and the de- mand is not keen. On the other hand, the export trade bas been more active, as the British market is etronger. lrSxports last week more than doubled theee of the previous week. end ware five 'times the =omit ex- ported in the same week last year, amounting to over 19,000 bales. Baled straw is strong as there is a good demand for straw of good quality. On the oriher hand, straw that leas been chopped by the thrasher is not wanted. Prime in car lots on track, Toronto, ire: Hay—No. 1 timothy, 310;50 to 311.50; No. 2, $7 to 97.€0, Straw—Runge is from 36.50 to 38, according to cualitr. PROVISIONS. Traile is still quiet, with Ilett receipts of hogs and a light demand, for hog products. Stooks are extremely light, which Wath the strong market in the 'United States. has kept prices up, The only charge in the week is a deep of Vac in long clear bacon. The Br1- tiee market has been recovering. Pork—Short out, 123.50 per barrel; $19 to $19.50. Lard—Tterees, 13?4e; tubs, 131Oe: as-Yse. Smoked and Dry Salted Meats—Deng clear bacon. 12e to lake; tons and ease hems, large. 121/ec to 13e; small, 14lec to lac; barks, 17 1-3c to 18e; shoulders, 103t» to 11r; rolls, Ile to 11'ie: •breakiaet bacon, roe t0 16c; green meat. out of pieltle, le lees titan smoked. SEEDS. The market, is eteady .at last week's quota- tione, Marketing clover seed by the farm- ers Is commencing, and is soon expected to assume large prvyortions. Following priete are being paid at country points:— Alsike—lOxtra fancy Iets. 17.25; No. 1, 38,7'1 to $7; No. 2, to 36.25; leo. 3, 35.78 to 10 per busbel, Timothy—Frees are from 31.35 to 31.75 per bullet, according to quality, Red Clower --34.25 to fe per bushel. London—Calcutta linseed, November and December, 44s Gd per 412 lbs. mess, tails, OTHER MARKETS. CHEESE MARKETS, Carr pbelIford—Five hundred and fifteen cheese offered; 200 sold at 1211c; 200 sold at 12 3,160• Stirling At a .meeting of the cheese Doard Bold here to -day 642 were offered; all 'soil at 12lec GROCERIES. London --Raw sugar, Muscovado, Me 2d: centrifugal, lis 3d; ,beet sugar, November, 0, 11 ,id. woos.. With the cxecpttou of a fens' odd lots tar season's clip of wool has been about °leaned un and there is naw some local lequiry, which cannot be eati,s.led. Domestic wool could not find a market in the United States tow if 1t were available. .1n American report saes of the market ;h^ c:--' 1`he confident buying of raw wool continues a feature, and tl'e ,total sales this week of 10.000,000 pounds at Boston is the largest weekly aggregate 0f the yeas•. Manufacturers have bought freely of all kinds, and the outletlk favors smaller stocks being carried over than a year ago. Prices paid to farmers in .the country arc' nominaily as follows:—Irnwashed, firm, 91Fee; cease. 8%c; washed, combinings, 14y/,o; wash- ed, clothing. 151/c: rejections, tic. ,0 nN No Harm Done. • Goodart—You didn't actually tell hien that I didn't think him much of a poet' • Wiseman --Sure. Goodart--Oh 1 I wouldn't anus had you do that for the world— Wiseman—Nonsense 1 That doesn't hurt him. It only makes him pity you. --Catholic Standard and Tithes, am- Buk Saved Odd Fellow's Finger "The ornily thing 1 can do now le to take the finger cona- pletely ofd It cannot other- wise be cured." So said one of the leading doctors of Tor- onto to Mr.. C. Edwards, P. D. 0.R. A. 0.F. , P.G. M. I. 0.0. F., the well-hno wn Friendly Society leader, of Peter Street, Toronto. ;Zan - Bak proved otherwise. Mr. Edwards out his finger badly and blood poisoning followed. He says f+b"`.Phe blood poisoning spread up nay hand ancc, arm and caused me terrible agony. After two months' treatment the doctor said there was no cure, and amputat;on would have to take place if I intended to save the arm. My hand at that time was all at+ellen up and discolored, and I had to carry it in a sling. I left that doctor and consulted another. After a few weeks' treatment lie also told me that operation would bo necessary. That night I bathed the wound and put on sonro Zam-Buk. I got a little sleep for the first time for many nights. In the morning the wound began to bleed instead of the foul discharging as in the past. This was n healthy sign so I went on with the Zam-Duk. Well, to cut a long story short, in a few days I put away the sling and in. a few weeks the finger was healed completely. To -day that finger is as sound as a bell and T owe it to Zam-Buk. I' spent over c 0 in doctor's fees and yet Zam-Luh:, at such a trifling cost, saved ale from amputation." Zana-Rute cures eczema, ulcers, coal 1soros, chapped places, cuts, burns, bruises and ell skin injuries and diseases. Also cures piles. All drug. gists and stores SOo a box, or post free Zam-Bak Co., Toronto, for price. h _i n + >. S'A •.'i•"Pi ace .: l.�`1'l t t10 F 12 w Tthe &siva that bene[th, /,q r 0 TRADE 15 �1 ' llVING0 Return of the Cus°guns Revenue For October More Satisfactory. Ottawa, Nov. 9. --The customs revenue of the Dominion for October shows a consider- ably smaller falling off, es compared with last year, than has been the case for six or seven months pact, indicating that the ex- pected revival of trade is beginning to be felt in the increasing orders for imported goods For the month the cue mo revenue was 34,316,473, as compared with 34,030, 011 for October of Met year, a decrease of 3613,566, For the first seven months of the fiscal yeas the customs revenue hon totalled 327, 179,191, a decrease of 39, 163,575. For the balance at the fiscal year it is oxpetted that there wee be a steady betterment in the monthly state - merits of the customs revenue" 0 AWAY ALL YOL R FEARS Backache, Gravel and Rheuma• tdsrn Vanish Before Dodd's Kidney Pills. 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