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SUNDAY SCHQOI1 FOK JULY 30, 1M BY REV. M. r. HODGES Subject The first return fror exile. Golden Text?We know that al thingi work together for good to then that lore God.?Ron. 8:28. Place.?Babylon. Time?About 638 B. C. Leaeoi Material.-Jer. 29:10-14, Exra 1:1-11 The one single outstanding figure ii todays study is king Cyrus. He wa a son Cambyses, on his mother's sid< was grandson of Astyges, king o the Medes. Cyrus became ruler o Babyloina, Media, and Persia. Hi led his victorious armies as far nortl as the Greek cities of Asia Minor ant as far south as. the valley of thi Tignes. He was a great conqueor and wise ruler; tried to identify him self with the sentiments of the varioui nations he had vanquished. In thi book of Isaiah he is recognised as a shepherd of the Lord (Isaiah 24:48) and an annointed king (Isaiah 45:1) In Jeremiah, chapter 29 the Lore made a promise through the prophet that after seventy years the Jews car ned captive to Babylon should be re stored to their own land. I? verses 10-14 of Jeremiah 29 we have the **acious promise of God to these ex ilea. "That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good work to ward you, in causing you to return to this place." We may be assured that every "thus saith the Lord" will be accomplished just as he has said. This glorious promise was made to iu ?xU* Jew8 sad it was literally ful filled. Remember though that it took seventy years for them to learn their eswn. For our disobedience we must learn the lesson of humanity and re pentance if God's blessings of for giveness is to be given us. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." God had a normal end in view in sending these people into captivity: each afflic tion is like the hammer stroke of the sculptor, intended to bolt out some imperfection, bring out some better trait of character or some new love liness. Some of us really never know how to pray till God send, us into ?ume wrt of cavity. If we are to Profit by our captivity we must cul tivate certain important things as these Jews had to learn. (I) a wil Img accepetance of God', discipline Patient submission to it It does wem today that the mam of mankind has forgotten that God has any dis cipline for us. (2) Unswerving con fidence m God. O how much we need to leam this lesson in these modern fames. (3) Fervent prayer. We know how to say prayer, but do we really know how to pray? We have ?"rse,VM * be carried away by the busy whirl of the world * b*ve forgotten to take time to They are told that when they seek: the Lord with the whole heart he will be found of them. He assures them that when they have gone their limit he will meet them and turn them from their captivity. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuf fering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9. For all of these years the goodness of God has followed these exiled Jews and in every hardship, God is trying to bring them back to himself. When they have learned their lesson well, and are ready to meet the conditions, God is ready to bring' them again from captivity . This brings us to the lesson passage proper when they are to leave the land of their long captivity to go to the land from whence they were carried seventy years prior to this time. Our lesson material is taken from Ezra 1:1-11 and Jeremiah 29:10-14. The promise is found in the passage from Jeremiah and is fulfilled in the passage from Ezra. What was the condition of the captive Jews in Bab ylon? It was in many respects verj deplorable; among those that hated them, had nothing they could call their own, had neither temple noi alter. If they sung Psalms, theii enemies ridiculed them. They livec in hopes of some day returning tc their own land. They kept distinctior of their families, knowledge of theii religion, and aversion to idolatry. Th< measure of the iniquity of Babylor was full and they were over run bj Darius and then by Cyrus. "The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus.' The hearts of kings are in the ham of the Lord. It is said that Cyrui knew not God, nor how to serve him but God knew how to be served b] him, Isaiah 4 6:4. God rules the worl< and whatever good is done is becausj he stires up the spirits of men an' Hi rough them performs his work Jeremiah while he lived was despised yet long after he is honored by pro vidence in working out the prophec; he made to the letter. Earn it told that a house is to b< built st Jerusalem. He tends ont hi 2 proclamation to all nation* that al Jew* are permitted to return to Jeru salem. Why did he not order thee to build the temple in Babylon? Be D cause he believed the God of Israe |( to be the God of heaven and wouli have Israel to worship him and hin D only. He forgot (1) the secular in terest of hi* kingdom. (2) the hono: of the religion of his country. Woulc n God to day we might test the Go< " of Abraham, Isaac and Israel in thii 1 so-called Christian America. I 8 would settle many of our' industria 8 disputes, bring about a better feelin? among all classes of men. Cyrus call) for collection to help the exiles ir s their return to their native land, anc | for the rebuilding of the house of th< Lord. The same God that stirred ui 8 the spirit of Cyrus also stirred up th< ' spirit of the people to go and per form the task of building the house ' of the Lord. "Where there is no ! vision the people perish." The prea 1 cher is helpless unless the folks are willing to fall in line and honor God | with the best they have. God's house should be the best in: the community ' and often it is the worst, receives the least attention, some times none at all. "How long will ye contihue to ' live in your ceiled houses, and My house lie in waste?" All the vessels of the house of the Lord are brought again to Jerusalem. How careful they had been kept during these sev enty years to care for the sacred ves sels. Now they are again at the city from whence they were stolen years ago. The people gave of their best for the building of the House of the Logd. How happy these exiles now that they are back on the sacred spot that is near and dear to every Jew. The call and offer of salvation is like the proclamation of Cyrus. Those that are bound by the unright eousness of sin, are made free through Jesus Christ. The way is open through Christ so that every captive, bound by sin may go up into the liberty of the Children of God. A much greater dominion is given Christ than Cyrus. "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." His church is to be set up in the world and his kingdom to rule over all. Some ftrere content to sit still in Babylon and enjoy what they had there. Many today will not obey the command to leave the land of sin's captivity; con tent to live there and finally be lost. In Luke 4:18-19 is given the mission of Jesus Christ to the world. O that men would be freed from the bondage of sin, set at liberty, and made whole by the great physican! NOTICE Pursuant to a petition of free hold ers in the territory adjoining Como School District nnmber 2, and known aa District number 1, Maneys Neck Township, asking for an election to determine the enlargement of *said Como School District number 2 (Special Tax District) so as to in clude the territory named below into Como District, and to levy tax on property in said territory not ex ceeding 30 cents on the* $100 and 90 cents, on the poll, the Board of County Commissioners acting upon wfld petition calls an election to be held on August 12th, 1922; All per sons qualified and residing within the following boundaries are allowed to vote: "On the North by the Virginia line; on the east by the Chowan river; on the south and west by the present line of Como Special tax district number 2. It being all of the present terri tory known as public school district number 1, Maneys Neck township." All parties desiring to vote must register and be governed by the law regulating all general elections. Election officers, S. P. Winborne, Registrar; and S. E. Brett and Jno. P. Worrell, Judges. Done by order of the Board of County Commissioners, at Winton, N. , C., this July 5th, 1922. , - J. A. NORTHCOTT, i 7-7-4t. Clerk to the Board. ! IF SKIN BREAKS ; OUT AND IIGHES - ; APPLY SULPHUR ? i ?lint the moment 70a apply Mentho Sulphur to an itching, burning or broken ! out akin, the itching atop* and healing ' begins, says a noted akin specialist. This I sulphur preparation, made into a pleas ant cold cream, gives such a quick relief, ' even to fiery eczema, that nothing has ; ever been found to take its place. l Because of its germ destroying prop ? erties, it'quickly subdues the itching, cools the irritation and heals the ecsema e. right up, leaving a clear, smooth skin 1 in place of ugly eruptions, rash, pimples or roughness You do not have to wait for improve ? ment. It quickly shows. You oan?get a - little jar of Rowlas Mentho-6ulphur at f any drug store ? Subscribe to the Herald; do It now ; HKIN6 DOWN TIE ? LING BROWN NTH l? ; Vacationists With Shatter Tents and Tin Cow Learning te r Walk AN Over Again. Ohl It's not the (Hk that na harry H I Tour back > Nor the rifle on yeur ahouldar, ? , 1 Nor the Ore look oruat of khakl-eoloref J duet That makaa you faal yaw Iteba an r growing oner; ?ad It a not the hika am the hard tarnplka > That drives away roar walla, . Nar tha. aooks of at at era that raise the ' blooming blisters? | It's tha last Ion* mile. ?Plattaburgh Marching Sana. (? Stringing oat tram tha suburban , transit terminals at Mow Tort every . Sunday and holiday good tha army of , khaki-clad hikers. Thara may ha u , autemoblle far erary twenty ef the . country's population, hat a hoot of , city folks dlsproTO the theory of a I future lag-enfeebled dttsanry and are learning to walk aH oror again. To tho mora caaual minded. tha hlko la Just exercise, hot to thooe who catch tta real significance tha hike meant a great deal mart It Is the cheapest fhrm of recreation and therefore appeals to thooe tiring In crowded districts and unable to avail themselves of tho mora expensive amusements. And these people, be it noted, are just those the country Is ae anxious to have spread oat and settled In the farming sections. The hike, indeed, has possibilities as a real starter far the "back to tha farm" movement < > Doughboy and Roy Seoul Load Way Just a brief survey of tho rollicking group* which more off from tho out lying tarmlnala on holiday* estab llshe* a few general typo*. There 1* tho ex-service man and his Mend* : who will hoar from him tho story of mors serious excursions on tho muddy roads of Trance. Ho tight ens a strap hero and another there on tho blanket roll adjustment or the "shelter halt" in which the commis sary is packed for the mid-day feast by the roadside Rupert directions j come from him on tho mothod of slinging tho pack so It win not feel to hoary or lntorfore with tho free body movement. Ho will pom along the information, gained In his army days, of hOw that same pack waa evolved after aumerens experiments to And the easiest way of carrying tho heaviest load. With rasulta he ngw compliment*, bat which he char acterised when a doughboy as a "biankoty blank total failure." Than there are the boy scout par ti so, adept at everything pertaining to "shanks mare" traveling and wood craft The ex-service man and the bey scout ate pioneers In tho hiking game. listen to one of them right off tho train end making ready for n twelve mile jaunt: "Get that can teen over to the aide, Jlmmle. and It wont keep - bouncing off your log every step. Is It filled? Well, then, wo drink. Hew about the eats? Let's check 'am off. Ton got the spuds. Bill; the bacon Jlmmle. Who has the coffee and the Borden tin cow?" "Bight here," announces a freckled comrade of the road, petting his knap sack. "Snitched the mocha and the I can of milk when Sis wasn't looking." "Well, then, let's go!" snaps the commander of the expedition. This party is traveling light for real distance. Another must expect to ! make a Shorter hitch or else be count ing greatly on Its power of endur , ance. Perhaps the camp Is not far I off because the group Is equipped fdr an over-night stay with heavy blanket rolls, hatches, lanterns, canvas ws i terpalls, rubber ponchos, kettles, pots, new fangled flrestand, etc., etc. The blankets are laid ont for a better j packing of the bags and cans of food. ' When the party commences to load up tha members bristle all over with camp tools and equipment. Back to tho Farm The veteran from tho crowded city tenement baa found a new territory to roam and one almoat unknown to hla associate*. He la Introducing them to thla newly discovered land and teaching them how to be Independent of any transportation but their own good lega and of any aubalstence but what they can carry and prepare. 1 "Walk, and cook your own," la hla ; motto. Who will aay the leaven thua fer menting In tho city crowds win nod bear fruit In' a keener appreciation of country delights, especially as these are added to by Increased comforts on the farm. With hla radio hltcbod up, the farmer listens In on the best entertainment the country haa to offer. Modern home devices wt[u out many hardships formerly Imposed upon Isolated dwellers. There Is, 'in short, a rapid cutting down of tho differential between farm and city life. ' In the meantime, knowledge must precede a true appreciation of what the country holds, and this is what the hike supplies. There la more ap penl In one apple tree In blossom than In reams of printed matter put out to Induce the cltlsen >f the city to change his abode to the country. Tho hikers constitute a growing army, equipped with bacon, spuds. cofTeo and tin cow for merely a day's outing but nevertheless seeing sights that make them yearn to ho among them oil the time. It Is not too much to assume that the amy may om day Meruit the open places. , J ' MISS E. WILLIS, The Well-Known Toilet Goods Specialist 1 Will Give You a Free Massage in Your Home By Appointment ? 1 ,1 Careful attention to your skin will insure the attractiveness and per sonal charm that every woman craves. To Neglect your Skin Is to Forfeit Its Beauty We have engaged Miss Willis, the well-known Toilet Goods * Specialist, for the week of August 7th, to call on a number of ladies in Ahoskie each day, to give free massage and individual help and advice on the care of the skip. t IT 1 ?> i This is an Exceptional Opportunity For Ope Week Only v V_ Step into the store, write or phone us. We'll do the rest. Un derstand Miss Willis' massage and advice are free. Miss Willis Will Also Be Glad to Talk to Any Woman's Club in Ahoskie, Free of Charge . i . Copeland Drug Company "The Rexall Store" ? . * ' - " ' * ' * =* I RICHARD THEATRE *' """"""1 ?g August 4th and 5th, 8:15 P. M., Admission 25 and 50c I CWilliamfiax. MARK, TWAINS tyrtabtl Centdj CONNECTICUT k Yankee lu*pro- ajlthu^'S coyer A Ptaaedhu |V Qmmtttl 7 S= Wednesday and Thursday, August 2nd and 3rd, I 8:15 P. M., Admission 20 and 35c. I | "Why Girls Leave Home" 1 Dont mis3 either of these two pictures, they are worth seeing.
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