Clinton New Era, 1895-02-08, Page 7le
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It is def ]edit to point to ti time in
*MOW% history When prayer Yvan gnat
Offered as an act of devotion, Certain
;PP ie, that prayer is an expcession of
dependence Arid •inferiority, Evers
.'Wen `vo look at it in its lowest forms,
*tit an an act of worship; bat Sas a re-
uestor an appeal• from the weak to
ho strong, for %oilae beip or favor;.
?in this form and with this view, prayer
may be offered to the wicked by the
r. wicked, and net regarded as an act of
worship,
But we are now speaking of prayer
fie an act of•worship, and as an element
elisential to seems in Christian work.
Of prayer in general, we may say it
is commanded by God and offered to
each of the persons of the Trinity.
The prophets were commanded to seek
the Lord by prayer and supplication,
accompanied by confession and for-
saking of sin and turning to Him. In
Psalms 5, 2, David said, "Hearken unto
the voice of my cry, my King and my
God, fon unto thee will I pray, and in
Matthew 4, 10, Jesus said to Satan,
"Thou shalt worship the. Lord thy
, an
GirdHim only shalt thou serve."
He also taught his disciples to address
him as "Our Father."
We shall first speak of prayer in
gentt�iral, and notice in the following
refe,fenres that it is acceptable to God,
,, tljt ough Christ. .
,.' John 14, 1344, "And whatsoever ye
/ shall risk in my name, that will I do,
that the father may be glorified in the
Son. And if ye shall ask anything in
my name I will do it." John 15, 16,
"Ye have not chosen me but I have
. chosen you, and ordained you, that ye
should go and bring forth fruit, and
that your fruit should remain; that
'whatsoever ye shall ask ot the Father
iinniy•na e, he may.ggive it you." Also
dohet 1,13, a9-24, "Verily, verily I say
Mite you, whatsoever ye_shall ask the
Father in my name, He will give it
�(iii.''.; • "Hitherto. have ye asked no-
tl ine in my .name --,ask, and ye shalt.
re t ,ye,,tbat your joy May be full"
Thayer roust be offered in 'the Holy
Ghost, and in the full assurance of
faith. See Ephesians 6, 18, "Praying
always with all prayer and supplica-
tion in the spirit," Jude 20, "But ye,
beloved, building up yourselves. on
our most Holy faith, praying in the
oly Ghost," In Matthew 11, 22. we
ad, "And all things whatsoever ye
Shall ask in prayer believing, ye shall
receive," and in James 1, 6, it -is said,
"But let him ask in faith nothing wav-
ering, for he that -wavereth is like a
' wave of the sea, driven with the wind
and tossed. When God gives a pro-
mise and has made provision in Christ,
we must trust that promise and be con-
fident of its fulflilment.
Notice these 'accompaniments ot
true prayer. Repentance: -In Ezekiel
-,18, 30, we read, "Repent and turn your-
. selves from all your transgressions, so
iniquity shall not be your ruin."
e The deep sense of loss which the soul
irnalizes: when convinced of sin, finds its
teat natural expression in the hearts
cry to God for deliverance and help.
In , Chronicles 7, 14, God said to Israel,
"If my people, which are called by my
name, shall humble themselves and
pray and seek • my face, and turn from
their wicked ways, then will I hear
from heaven; and will forgive their sin
and,.iill.heal.theirland. ."
Fergiveness.'We have in forgiveness
another accompaniment of true prayer.
In the model prayer given by Christ to
Xis disciples,,,we find the petition "For-
give ins our: trespasses as vi10 forgive
those who•tbespass against us,'show-
ing clearly that if we do not forgive we
simply, "though unintentionally, ask
OM not; to forgive us.
Weshal1 now speak of prayer in se-
re~ In Matthew 6; 6, private prayer
commanded. "But thou, when thou
rayest, enter into thy closet. and when
hon hast shut thy door, pray to thy
ether which is in secret; and thy
ether which seeth in secret, shall re-
ard thee openly." Then we must be,
ike Christ, constant in private prayer.
hen Jesus went with his disciples to
ethsemane, he left them and went
ide to pray, retuning the third time
o intercede with the Father. In 1st
hese. 5, 17, we are told to pray with-
ut ceasing, but we must watch for
nstvers and work for results. The
habit of secret prayer' furnishes to our-
selves the bet test of piety as there is
the leant temptation to its performance
from improper motives of all the duties
of religion.
A man may preach, merely to be seen
of men; for the same reason he may
give to objects of benevolence. Such
men were the Pharisees; but no such
motive can prompt private prayer.
And though with hearts such as ours
are, no one can doubt that there may
be an improper motive even then ; yet
no where else is there so little danger
of being influenced by wrong motives,
as in that duty. .
But where is the "open reward" pro-
mised by the Saviour ? Not wealth,
hot honor. There are not rewards of
piety. Perhaps he refers to that hum-
ble .piety, which we see in 'some very
obscure Christians with not half our
advantages. We know not how to ac-
count for it that he enjoys and mani-
fests so much more religion than we
are ablt to do. It is the 'open reward"
of much secret prayer. That power
which we see have to gain a victory
over the world, to resist its bed influ-
ences, and to subdue their own pas-
' sions. We wonder why such a victory
isarot ours. It is the "open reward" of
much secret prayer.
That calm and much subdued temper
*high we see in others; that equability
of mind when provoked and injured.
We wonder why other minds can be
so calm, while ours are irritable and
revengeful. Their calmness and com-
posure is the "open reward" of much
'secret prayer. That patience which
others evince in trial; that meek and
quiet . fesigriation; that readiness to
'bear nianysufferings, and to bear them
10114;•ailtL"1ba't holy triumph on the
death -heti; ,is the "open reward" of
secret praeyer. In one word, that holy,
hurnble,tlral'm, submissive life, that life
,.of cheerful piety. of self-denial, and of
prgetical benevolence, and that resign-
ed' and peaceful death, is the "open
reisard" of seereb prayer. But further
.sti.11, in the great day, when light shall
l;• • • blaze aver countless millions assembled
befbre God, revealing' all things, then
' the bright crown pf glory which God
' the Father shall 'place on the head of
the humble Christian, shall be the
""nen reward" of private prayhi',
In bur work . as Endeavorers or
"C'
Children yCry fo
hails ai t►,, or 6«.
Lela beret we roust 11ot forget Abaft
methods of wc» k,. nor' overt the malt
clear'31,04 spiritual teachings of the
Worn, are not snf(ieient as ensuring
that form of (success at w'hiell we Pry
fess to On. I Mean the spiritual
and Oh"istllke in character,.. We
have no power btit that which copies
from God, ,arid this ie promised in an -i
sorer to prayer; arid in addition tp our
work in public, we inust have our own
spiritual life kept, up •by secret and
personal intercourse with God in pray-
er, and every one may have their pray-
er closet. ghat of Christ was on the
mountain, or in the desert, The sailor
boy, when asked where he found trine
to pray, said "Sometimes in the fore-
castle or at the masthead." Soffit has
been found by the toiler in the woods.
Every one who determines may find
time and place for secret prayer.
We must also feel the importance
and value of concerte4..pray'er, oragree-
ment in prayer file • a special object.
I will give you a short extract, show-
ing what I mean by agreement in
prayer, and illustrating the passage in
Matt. 18, 19, "If two of you shall agree
on earth as touching anything that
they shall ask, it shall be done for
them of my Father which is in heaven,"
Two young ladies called on their pastor
one day in his study, to ask what spe-
cial work he could give them to do for
Christ. They said they had felt of late
that they were not doing as much for
souls as they ought, and wished sug-
gestions as to what they might under-
take.
"We feel too timid to speak or pray
in public meetings," said one, "besides
that does not seem to be all the work
needed. Others do that, and yet there
does not appear any sign of the revival
and awakening for which we are long-
ing. We want to do something else;
can you tell us what to do?"
"Have you tried to interest others in
their spiritual welfare?"
"We have tried," was the reply, "but
it is so hard to reach any that way
that we have become almost discour-
aged; we don't seem to know just how.
We are afraid, too; we make such
blunders that we fear our efforts do
more harm than good."
"Have you tried our Saviour's plan?"
ingnired he.
"Our Saviour's plan ! What plan ?"
"The united prayer plan," he ans-
wered.
"Oh, yes; we have united our prayers
with others at the prayer meetings,
and of course we do not forget the
church hour of prayer. (All had
.agreed at the last communion tc offer
at least one petition each evening be-
tween eight and nine o'clock, for a re-
vival in their church). But cannot we
do more ?"
"Yes, take the plan our Lord gave,
and plead that promise. Select some
who are not Christians, and pray es-
pecially for their conversion. You
will find the plan and promise in Matt.
18, 19, "If two of you shall agree on
earth as touching anything that they
shall,ask, it shall be done for them of
my Father which is in Heaven."
."We never thought of that," said
both. "We can easily do that, and it
is just what I wanted," added one of
them. "Whom Shall we select," asked.
the other.
"Any whom you choose," he replied,
"but you will pray with more interest,
as well as anxiety, if you select some
of your most loved friends."
" Won't you please select ?" they
asked.
In a few moments he thought of
seven young ladies, friends of these,
too, and suggested them as special
subjects for prayer. None of these
seven were professing Christians, not
one was specially interested in spiri tial
things; all were moral, and all but one
regular attendants at church and Sab-
bath School.
" W e will take these," said the two,
"and will try to work as well as pray
for their souls."
Before they left all knelt in prayer.
Their pastor prayed for the seven, and
that these workers might know how,
and be blessed in their efforts, to bring
their young friends to Christ. After
the young ladies left he took down the
names of the seven, determined to
watch closely the results following the
work and prayer of the two. For a
number of weeks the two continued to
pray for the seven, and made special
efforts to lead them to the Saviour,
but apparently without success. Once
or twice they spoke to their pastor de-
spondingly, but were encouraged and
urged to persevere. They did not give
up, but tried new methods to reach
their young friends. A note was writ-
ten to one of the number, urging her
tenderly but earnestly to give her
thoughts to her soul's welfare. A few
days after, this youug lady met the
writer of the note, and said, "Won't
you try to lead my sister Maggie to
Christ? When she comes, I will; I
cannot come and leave her."
Maggie was one of the seven. As
soon as they could the two visited
Maggie, and found her anxious to talk
about her soul, and even more anxious
that her sister might be talked with
also. It war then found that for seve-
ral weeks the sisters had, unknown to
each other, been praying each for her
own and her sister's salvation. Ey
this time a precious but remarkably
quiet work of grace had begun in the
church, and one after another of the
unconverted were seeking Christ. Soon
Maggie and her sister gave themselves
to the Saviour; others followed, and
when the next communion came, More
than thirty were ready to coritess
Christ before the world. Among that
number were six of the seven for whom
the two young ladies agreed to pray.
Before a year had gone by the seventh
a as anxiously seeking the Saviour.
She, too, is now a hopeful Christian.
This incident carries its own lesson.
Do we try faithfully the plan our Lord
gave, in praying for souls ? Is there
not a power in this plan, a power we
cannot afford to lose ? The promise in
it is a broad promise. It is a promise
that will bridge many a chasm be-
tween us and our unconverted ones.
Why not use it oftener P
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The anderirigned belle to.inform the pQbple of
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BUTCHER SHOPS
Clinton MEAT Market
BUSINESS : CHANGE
The underei ned desires to Intimate that he
has bought out the interest of Mr Couch, in the
butchering business lately parried on under the
a yle of FORD & COUGH. He will continue the
same at the old stand, and trusts by giving the
closest and moat careful attention to the busi-
ness straightforward and courteous treatment
o elf , and handling only choice meat, to merit
pd receive a fair share of public patronage. All
orders carefully and promptly filled
JAMES A. FORD .
Central Butcher Shop
Subsoriberdesirea to thank the 'outdogeneral-
ly, for the patronage bestowed upon him ; and
at the same time to say that he is now in a bet
ter position than ever to supply the wants of all.
As be gives personal attention to all the details
of the business customers can rely on their
ordere being promptly and satisfactorily filled.
His motto is "good meat at reasonable prides.'
Choice Sausage, Poultry, &c.,
in season.
LCash paid for Hides, Skins, &o.
JOHN SCRUTON,
Albert St., Clinton.
FLOUR AND FEED STORES.
Flour, Feed & Seed Store
The undersigned desire to intimate that he
will keep on hand the very beat
, FLOUR and FEED
Of all kinds also the choicest variety of
Clover, Timothy & Small'Seeds
Which will be sold at close margins tor oath.
BALT also kept on hand. He oral also keep a
choice variety of all kinde of TEAS which con-
sumers will find to be excellent value.
J. W. HILL
HURON ST., CLINTOIN.
COOK'S
Flour -Teed Store
'BRAN • & SHORTS
In large or small quantities.
OIL CAKE and MEAL
OF ALL KINDS.
10 pounds Choice Oatmeal for 1
bushel of Oats.
D. COOK, . CLINTON.
BANKS.
The Molsons Bank.
Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 1865j
CAPITAL, $2,000,000.
REST FUND, - $1,300,000
HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL.
J. H. 11. MOLSON President.
F. W. THOMAS,.... General Manager.
Notes discounted Collections made, Drafts ie -
sued, Sterling and American exchange bought
and Bold at lowest current rates. Interest al-
lowed on deposits.
F'ARMR$t.
Money advanced to farmoe on their own note
with one or more endorsers. No mortgage re-
m...-- quired as security
211. C. BREWER, Manager.
0E0. D. McTAGOAR'l.
BANKER
ALBERT,ST, - CLINTON.
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i, CLINTON. (INT
Advances made to farmers on their own
notes at low rates of interest.
genei� 1 tanking Business transacted
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es allowed on depposits.
;le Notes bottgbt:
.;.
Bol'leving that the only satisfactory way of being .Ups to'
Date in business is to sell and buy strictly for cash*
I have decided after.February 1st 18961 to adopt the CAS
•SYSTEM, believing that it will prove the most advantageous
to ever; housekeeper in Town and Country. In order to do
so I will make all goods down to Rock bottom Cash
prices that will defy competition.
My Christmas and New Years special Bargain's Days were wonderfully
suceessful. Everybody was pleased and surprised at the quality and
price of our goods. We are still offering the same lines at Bargain Day
Prices.
T This is one of our specialties. Having had 36 years experienc
in this particular line, Extra valuesin Black,Green and Jappan
Sole agt, for Ram Lal's and Telley'slndia &Oeylon package. eas
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE and CHINA GOO9S
Dinner Sets, China Tea Se' s, Bedroom Sets, Five o'clock Teas, Berry Sats,
Cheese Dishes, Water„Sets, Fruit Dishes, Bread and Butter Plates, &c
LAMPSWe have Hall Lamps, Table Lamps, Parlor Lamps, Piano
Lampe, Hanging Lamps, Lampe for all purposes, which we
are selling at from 10 to 20 per cent below regular prices.
Conroe and roe for yourselves, no trouble to show goods,
Produce taken as Cash. ,,
J. W. Irwin, Grocer
MACKAY BLOCK, -- - - CLINTON.
SLAZ7"C -2ITE1 ., SALM
We have decided to offer the whole of our stock at TREMENDOUS
LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
Brown Sugar 32 lbs, $1. Granulated Sugar, 25 lbs, $1.
Raisins Se. per ib. Other Groceries to match.
We have some of the best WATERPROOF COATS ever offered in this village, ati
prices right. If you want anything in OVERCOATS, SUITS, PANTS, HATS, •Illt-
DERCLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, this is the place to save money. HARDWARE and
TINWARE 'at prices to suit.,, And as for BOOTS, SHOES, RUBBERS and Sox we
will suit you in price.
ADAMS' EMPORIUM,
LONDESBORO . R. ADAMS'.
PARLOR QUITE FDR $23
Have you seen that Parlor Suite, Upholstered in Raw Silk,
with Oak Frame, that we are offering at $23? If you are'
needing anything in this line, you should see them
. at once, as we can get but a limited number.
Curtain Poles for •22 Ce1ts-
We can give you a Curtain Pole with ends, rings, brackets
and pins all complete for 22 cents.
In every line of Furniture our prices are
lower than ever
JOSEPH W.CHI.DLEY,
FURNITURE DEALER AND UNDERTAKER.
Groceries the very, best
And Prices the very Lowest
We will sell at prices tomeet all competition.
We have ti , best in RAISINS, CURRANTS, PEELS
EXTR4TS a,. d SPICES, and the price is as low as we can
make it, do an honest business. andtlive. Do you want more?
Call and compare quality and prices.
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