In approaching this question one can be thankful that God has long ago considered it in His Word, as He does all other questions of our life, even those of the least import. How marvelous that He has provided for His people thus! In what may seem small matters to some, He has by inspiration given directions to His people, so that the truly obedient heart can but acquiesce in His Word.

We may be sure that when God commands us not to do a certain thing we are all capable of doing it. Only His wondrous grace hinders us. Some of these commands bring to mind actions which show the terrible depravity of the human heart. How this should humble us, how it should put us on our guard as to our everyday conduct!

And so in answering this question I turn to Deut. 22:5. When God says, "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man," I believe a heart made sensitive by obedience can but shrink from even the thought of this; an exercised conscience can but say "no;" a Godfearing, Christ-honoring girl can but blush at the sight of our dear sisters being thus clothed. This embarrassment is further felt when these girls are seen in company with unbelievers, from whom there should be a marked difference.

Therefore I believe a subject heart can but say, "No; the Holy Spirit dwells in my body; I cannot indulge in any questionable line of conduct. Surely if we realize that our body is His temple it will be a powerful corrective along such lines. He cannot endure one thing which is unholy or unseemly. If we are ever tempted to indulge in any questionable line of conduct let us ever remember that He is in us. Surely this should provide a motive for purity of conduct, and a refined delicacy in personal habits. Thus a beautifully holy atmosphere would result, and others might be won by such an attitude toward these new customs.

Let us adorn ourselves with modesty and discretion (1 Tim. 2:9, J. N. D.), and thus honor Him.

Let us remember that immodest appearances only give others the opportunity to talk and think in unholy channels, while carefulness on our part may be "to the profit of many that they may be saved" (1 Cor. 10:33).

Modest, suitable dress, feminine in character, always creates approval amongst the right-minded.

Will you pray with me that these few thoughts may turn our hearts to Him, and thus preserve us from many unbecoming acts?

-Portion of a talk to a Sunday School Class.

It may be said that the prohibition as to men's apparel is in the Old Testament, and that Christians are "not under law." But grace is holy, and the principles laid down in the Old Testament are always applicable, not in a harsh, legal, or self-righteous spirit, but under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. There is a clear line of demarcation between the Church and the world, which should be seen even in the outward dress.-[Ed.