International Tract and Missionary Society. Their Talents in the Service of God
Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Key. 22:12. VOLUME 10. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, FIFTH-DAY, MARCH 20, 1884. NUMBER 12. it is his constant aifn to lead souls away from in their orderly march through the heavens. their allegiance to the King of Heaven. He It is through his power that vegetation flour- Cjjt digits of % Crater would have minds so trained that men and ishes, that the leaves appear and the flowers PUBLISHED WEEKLY, FOR THE women will exert their influence on the side of bloom. His word controls the elements, and error and moral corruption, instead of using by him the valleys are made fruitful. He covers International Tract and Missionary Society. their talents in the service of God. to save souls the heavens with clouds, and prepares rain for (For terms, etc., see last page.) and bless society. His object is effectually the earth; he "maketh grass to grow upon the gained, when, by perverting their ideas of edu- mountains." "He giveth snow like wool; he Entered at the Post-Office in Oakland. cation, he succeeds in enlisting parents and scattereth the hoar frost like ashes." "When teachers on his side; for a wrong education he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of THE LOYE1 OF CHRIST. often starts the mind on the road to infidelity. waters in the heavens, and he causeth the The conclusions which learned men have vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; ART thou alone on earth, a stranger here, he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth Without one kindred spirit dwelling near reached as the result of their scientific investi- To soothe thy sorrows, or thy joys to share, gations are carefully taught and fully explained; forth the wind out of his treasures." Or breathe thy name to Heaven in secret prayer? while the impression is distinctly given that Parents and teachers should aim to impress Be comforted, for thou hast still a Friend.
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