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Clinton New Era, 1895-02-08, Page 9r • r„ViAxull, U141)4VQl1 4t711� LE'agiters, we Tringle not forget that • methods of work, roe trees tkie meet Henry Vl, M aisle,. of 11 lerr'rcr<ieille,`lSi .-",l'rief` . n: ,r^ 4 PAVBA Gtivir.rl BX Mies at aM N ,11(yrsxaes am TUE RrtplN'e LQP4L S • 'UNION IN QtdNTo , It its i iffqult to point to a time in human history when prayer was •not offered as an act of devotion, Certain ail is, that prayer is an expression of 4epeladenee and inferiority, F+ven When we look at it in ii s lowest forms, ;iiot its an act Gf worship, but as a re- set. or an appeal from the weak to Q strong, for 'some help or favor; ft this form and with this view, prayer lllµay be offered to the wicked by the *eked, and not regarded as an act of Worship, But we are now speaking of prayer alp an act of•worshipl and as an element essential to success in Christian work, Of prayer in general, we may say it is comrnanded 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, for unto thee will I pray," and in Matthew 4, 10, Jesus said to Satan, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. ' He also taught his disciples to address him as ''Our Father." We shall first speak of prayer in gen ral, and notice in the following ref ences that it is acceptable to God, tft ough Christ. • John 14, 13-14, "And whatsoever ye ' shall ask 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 brink forth fruit, and 'that your fruit should remain; that whatsoever ye shall ask ot the Father haairname, he may give it you." Also 4ohn 16,a3-24, "erily, verily I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall ask the Bather in my name, He will give it yiau."4 "Hitherto have ye asked no- thingin my name -ask, and ye shalt recsiyethat your joy may be full." Prayer must 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 your most Holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost." In--M-atthew .11r22,. vire_ ad, "And all things whatsoever ye (Aran ask in prayer believing, ye shall ,receive," and in James 1, 6, itis 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 fulfillment. Notice these 'accompaniments of true prayer. Repentance: -In Ezekiel ,l8,. 39 we read, "Repent and turn your- selves from all your transgressions, so iniquity shall not be your ruin." The deep sense of loss which the soul realizes when convinced of sin, finds its Irat natural expression in the hearts try 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 wall heal their land." 1+grgiveness.'We have in forgiveness another accompaniment of true prayer. In the model prayer given by Christ to bis`disciples,,,we find the petition "For- give: tug our:' trespasses as we forgive those who,tt^espass against us," show- ing clearly that if we do not forgive we pimply, 'though unintentionally, ask a, God hot to forgive us. We shall now speak of prayer in se- cret. In Matthew 6, 6, private prayer is commanded. "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet. and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret, shall re- ward thee openly." Then we must be, like Christ, constant in private prayer. When Jesus went with his disciples to Gethsemane, he left them and went aside to pray, returning the third time to intercede with the Father. In 1st Thess. 5, 17, we are told pray with- out ceasing, but we malt watch for answers and work for results. The habit of secret prayer furnishes to our- selves the b t test of piety as there is the least temptation twits 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 th t 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 able 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 bad influ- ent es, and to subdue their own pas- sions. We wonder why such a victory isnot ours. Itis the "open reward" of much secret prayer. That calm and much subdued temper Which we see in others; that equability of mind when provoked and injured. We wonder why other mirids 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 'resignation; • that readiness to ` bear many sufferings, and to bear them lop(; ailtir that holy triumph on the deathbe$; is the "open reward" of secret prayer. In orae word, that holy, hufnbleg.;talnl, submissive life, that life , of cheerful piety, of self-denial, and of practical benevolence, and 1 hat resign - 'ed•' and peaceful death, is the "open reward" of secret prayer. But further still, in the great day, when light shall • blaze over countless millions assembled Were God, revealfng` all things, then the bright crown of glory which God the Father shall place on the head of the •humble Christian, shall be the "olsets reward" of private prayer. In bur work es Endeavorers or clear a1'rt enititult, tea, ._oke o le Word, are trot sufficient as ean>3ui'ing that form of success et whish we pro,, fees' to aitn- I mean the ep14'itua1 and Christhke iu character., Wecan have uo power but that which conies front Clad, and this is promised in an swer to prayer; ami in itddition to our work in public, we trust 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. That of Christ was on the mountain, or in the desert. Tho sailor boy, when asked where he found time to pray, said, "Sometimes in the fore- castle or at the masthead." So it 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 concerted prayer, or agree- ment in prayer for a special object. I will give you it short extract, show- ing what I mean by agreement in prayer, and illustrating the passage ih 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 doingas much for souls as they ought, anwished 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?" "Rave 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?" inquired 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 churchhour 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 yon 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 spiritual thins; all were moral, and all but one regular attendants at church and Sab- bath School. "We 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 h ad my sister Maggie to Christ? a. 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 sbeking 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 confess 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 «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 ? nus been npppo tl ed dao cel speetoi' for Qnterio, to succeed J. D, Barwick, of 'reroutof BUSINESS CHANGE ! The ttndereigned begs toinform the pobple of Clinton and surrounding gountry that be has bought the stock of BOOTS & SHOES of Mr Oeo. Stewart, and be will contrr uo the usiness in the same p ace gpposlto the Market He will sell for cash only, and tiler ' peolal Har gains for the next SO days. He hopes by atria at- tention to business to merit a share of Publio Patronage. Repairing a sp(oia4y. JAMES YOUNG WOO7�'i PIIO+3PI-IODINFI. The Great English Remedy. Mx Packaged Guaranteed to promptly, and permanently cure all forms ot Nervous Weakness, E''rntsatons,Sperm- atorrhea, Impotency and all effects of Abuse or Excesses, Mental Worry, excessive nae pAfter. of Tobacco, Opium or SUmu- BB✓OTB CL?t, •fTants, which soon lead to In- Ilrrietty, Insanity, Consumption and an early grave. Has been prescribed over 35 years in thousands of cases; is the only Reliable and Honest Medtotne known. Ask druggistfor Wood's Phosphodlner11 he errors some worthless rrtedlcine In place of this, meioses price In letter, andvw_ a will send by.return mail. Price, one package, al; six,. $6. One will ykase. eta will cure. Pamphlets free to any address. Tho Wood Company, Windsor, Ont., Canada. Sold n Clinton by ALLAN & WiasoN, Druggists. Children Cry fo DR: • THE ORIGINAL KIDNEY PILL • C11A5E' S (IDNEY=LIVER 7 -CENTS . to ; ABOX e5 '411a\5. THE ONLY KIDNEY -LIVEN PILLS • PILLS T. Dawwx, Manager Standard Bank, Brad- ford, Ont., says. Chase's Kidney -Liver Pills are • grand medicine for the Kidneys and Liver. W. F. Catteuaa, its McCaul St., Toronto, re- presenting Montreal Star, says, Chase's Pills act like magic for the relief of hsad.ache, bilious attack and oonstipat eon. Sold everywhere, or by mail on receipt of pose, to EDMANSON, BATES & CO. 44 ROMANO IT. TORONTO. INT. 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Be was a widov'et $until two weeks ago, when he Married a widow earned l;tiokmer8, who also had &;.little girl. The latter was saved by bei ` baant AI 0011001. McLeod's System RENOVATOR AND OTHER Tested Remedies,. SPECIFIC AND ANTIDOTE •:•THE, LEADING, UNDERTAKER -AND--- " EMBALMER. A FULL LINE OF GOODS KEPI in STOCK L'hehestEmbalming Fluidused Splendid Ilearse. ALBERT ST. ,CLINTON Residence overs tore. , OPPOSITE TOW HALL BUTCHER SHOPS Clinton MEAT Market BUSINESS : CHANGE The undersigned desires to intimate that he has bought out the interest of Mr Couch, in the butchering business lately carried on under the a yle of FORD & 0011011. He will continue the same at the old stand, and trusts by giving the closest and most careful attention to the bust - nese, straightforward and courteone treatment o all, and handling only choice meat, to merit lid receive a fair share o1 public patronage. All orders carefully and promptly tilled JAMES A. FORD . For Impure, Weak and Impoverished Blood Dyspepsia, Sleeplessness, Palpa- tation of the Heart, Liver Complaint Neuralgia, Lose of Memory, Bronchitis Consumption, Gall Stones, Jaundice, Kid ney and Urinary Diseases, St. Vitus' Dance Female Irregularities and General Debility LABORATORY, .GODERICH, ONT J. M. MoLEOD, Prop. and Manufacturer • Sold in Clinton by J. H. COMBE, and ALLAN & WILSON Hose Painting and .Paper Hanging The undersigned is prepared to promptlyexe- cute all orders for PAINTING, KALSOMINING PAPER -HANGING, &c. He is a practical man of ong experience end ginrautees to d0 all work in a manner that shall be, satisfactory, whit prices wil be exceedingly moderato. Order re. speotfully solicited. GEO. POTTS, . Carter's house, Victoria St., Clinton DON'T DESPAIR ILL CURE YOU We guarantee Dodd's latrine 'Pills to ciite any case of Bright's Disease Diabetes, Lumbago, Dropsyy, Rheumatism, heart Disease, Female Troubles, Impure Blood --pr money refunded. Sold by ail dealers In medicine or by mattes receipt of price. Soc. par box, or biz holm .1-50, DR. L. A. SMITH & CO.. TorOnW Central Butcher Shop Subscriber desires to thank the nubile general - 1, for theat the saeptime tatronao say that he ise bestowed on owl n a and mbqt ter position than ever to supply the wants of all. As he gives personal attentionto all the dotaile of the bueinose customers can . rely on their orders being promptly and satisfactorily tilled. Hie motto le "good meat at reasonable prices." Choice Sausage, Poultry, &c., in season. Xeres paid for Hides, Skins, &o. JOHN SCRUTON, Albert St., Clinton. Plao's Remedy for Catarrh Is the lies:, t?,stest to 'Dee, and Cheapest. 0 Sold SUe 1' A. yi lite-t,..,'�5Ppr� ward a FLOUR AND FEED STORES. Flour, Feed & Seed Store The undersigned desire to intimate that he will keep on hand the very best FLOUR and FEED Of all kinds also the choicest variety of Clover, Timothy & Small'Seeds Which will be Bold at close margins for cash. SALT also kept on hand. He will also keep a choice variety of all kinds of TEAS which con- sumers will find to be excellent value. J. W. HILL HURON ST., CLLNTO. Believing that the only satisfactory way of being- 'Up' to Date in business is to sell and buy strictly for cash, I have decided after.FebruarY 1st 1896 to adopt the CASA' SYSTEM believing that it will prove the most advantageous to every housekeeper in Town and Country. In order to do so I will make all goods down to Rock bottom Cash COOK'S F9ourmFeed 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. prices that will defy competition. My Christmas and New Years special I3argain'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. This is one of our specialties. Having had 36 yyears oxperienis T in thin particular' line, Extra values in B1ack,Green and Jappan Sole agt. for Ram Lal's and Telley'alndia &Ceylon packageTeas. CROCKERY, GLASSWARE and CHINA GOODS Dinner Sets; China Tea Se's, Bedroom Sets, Five o'clock Teas, Berry Sets, Cheese Dishes, Water„Sets, Fruit Dishes, Bread. and Butter Plates, &c LAM pS LampsWe have Hall Hanging LaLamps, T, Lable Lamp ampsfors,all Parlor purposLampses, , Piciano , whh we are selling at from 10 to 20 per cent below regular prices. Coyne and see for yourselves, no trouble to show goods, Produce taken as Cash. A. J. W. Irwixl, Grocer- MACKAY BLOCK, -- - - CLINTON. Incorporated by Act of Parliament, 18651 OAPITAL, - - $2,000,000. REST .,FUND, - $1,300,000 HEAD 'OFFICE, MONTREAL. T. H. R. MOLSON..... ....President. 8'. W. THOMAS,.... General Manager. Notes discounted Collections made, Drafts Is- sued, Sterling anc`1 American exchange bought and sold at lowest current rates. Interest al- lowed on deposits. FARM'ERf4F` Money advanced to farmos on their own note math one or more endorsors. No mortgage re- -�� qulred as security 1H. C. BREWER, Manager. GEO. D. MCTAGOAR1. BANKER ALBERT ST, - CLINTON. A general Banking Business• ti ansacted NOTES DISCOUNTED Drafts issued. Interest allowed on deposits. FARRAN & TISDALL BANKERS, CLINTON- UNT Advaned made to farriers on their bwn no(0s at low rates of interest. gene tanking Bnelneae t'reneiiot+eo "e allowed on de oeite. rile Notes bongItt J. P. TX8 DALit, 14ti►iillge SZ,AIJ"C-I--1TEE, SAL 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 5c. per lb. Other Groceries to match. We have some of the best WATERPROOF COATS ever offered in this village, at prices right. If yon want anything in OVERCOATS, SUITE, PANTS, HATS, Uzt- 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. PALLOR SUI'PE FOR $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 dumber. Curtain Poles for) 22 Cents We can give you a Curtain Pole with ends, rings, brackets and pins all complete for 22 cents. In every line of Furniture our price are lower than ever JOSEPH W. C H I D L EY,, FURNITURE DEALER AND UNDERTAKER. • Groceries the very best And Prices the very Lowest We will sell at prices tomeet all competition. We have tl best in RAISINS, CURRANTS, PEELS IEXTRACTS a.. d SPICES, and the price is as low as we can make it, do an honest business. andt,live. Do you want more? • Call and compare quality and prices. 111011MURRAY & WILTSE, NearPostOffice-CENTRAL GROCEi RY-Telephoce 40 Mnrmnnnmmmmmmmmmmtrml FOXFORD 'Zia° FURNACES .. 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