Calendar:Sept. 16th to Oct. 15th.
DAILY BIBLE BEADING:……… Sept. 16th, Ps. 54; Sept. 30th, Ps. 68; Oct. 15th, Ps. 83.
SUPPLEMENTARY READING:.. Sept. 16th, Matt. 12; Sept. 30th, Matt. 26; Oct. 15th, Mark 13.
One of our regular correspondents has been studying the Psalms of our daily readings, and making some useful little outlines of them in mitre. Perhaps some others also may try this. You will notice that the key is taken from the general trend of the Psalm, and this gives us something to remember it by. A few of these outline verses are given, from the more familiar psalms.
Themes from the Psalms in verse
Ps. 1. – "Blest" the man who all his days
Walks in godly, "righteous" ways,
Meditating day and night
In God's law, his soul's delight.
Ps. 3. – Many rise and trouble me;
But Thou, Lord, my Shield wilt be.
"Sleeping," "waking," Thou wilt save,
And Thy "blessing" I shall have.
Ps. 4. – In distress I was enlarged;
So my heart I now have charged
To be still, and not be moved,
For Thy mercy, Lord, I've proved.
Ps. 8. – Thy glory set above the heavens-
In all the earth Thy Name:
The "Son of Man" is glorified
Who once was put to shame.
Ps. 23.-The Lord's my Shepherd, and my soul
He leads Through all this life, supplying all my needs;
His presence cheers me now, but I shall dwell
Forever in His house I love so well.
The Silver Bay Conference
Those of you who were at the Silver Bay Conference will agree that the Young Believers were especially prominent, in a proper way. And this is what was desired. Their voices were heard in the morning prayer meetings, and of course they were present at the Bible Readings and other meetings. The conference on Young People's Meetings was particularly theirs, and very interesting they made it, as one and another gave account of how things were done at their home meeting. The methods of study were somewhat different in different meetings, but all was focused on searching into God's precious Word. It was also noticeable that while provision is made for social intercourse, it does not occupy a place of undue prominence. The sisters may gather in the latter part of the afternoon to prepare for lunch together, or refreshments may be served at the close, but the main object is the study of God's Word. Another encouraging feature reported from these home meetings is the practical effort to engage in work for the Lord-open air meetings, tract distribution, and collecting and preparing articles for sailors and for the dear ones who are laboring in the Foreign Field. These, together with their funds to help further the Lord's work, all show a desire not only to learn, but to do. The appreciation of, and confidence in, the counsel and help of the older brothers is also good, helping to bind together and thus to build up the entire gathering. May the Lord bless and build up in His goodness, more and more.
The time devoted to recreation at Silver Bay was also enjoyed-shall we not say?-all the more, because it did not usurp the place of "first things." So may all go back with renewed vigor and freshness, to business and home, remembering not only the beautiful and grand scenery, but the grandeur of the word of God and of His grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord.