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... .. -T r*A' r?Tf“ Ftfr i^voMlay, Dec. 24th 0]F Dr. Paul Catkiil! LeHKm Te^: TH$ GROUND FOR UNI. . VERSAL JOY ^ Bible M«t«rUl: l«k»at0.ia; Hebrews 1:1.4; IJoba 1:1.4 On December 7, we began our tonrtb year of cenfUct with those forces which hare challenged the freedom of the world. Painfully, and at sacrifices that stagger the PLSMBING And Electrical SERVICE Telephone 328 Electric Co. Itay Wilkesboro. N. C. lma(lnatlont the ruthless heel of totalitarian aggression is being slowly lifted from the helpless necks of prostrate humanity. To date, the American casualty list of dead and missing stands at the tragic total of 188,160. What It will bo tomorrow, and the next day, and the next—no one can know. In the midst of this groTlous picture of International woe, Is there ground for unlrersal joy? Can the message of the angels on Bethlehem’s night still be heard above the reeoundlng clash of mar tial arms? Can the star of the wise men still be seen, through the blinding smoke of battle? Our les son tells us that it can . . . that nothing can cut from under the feet of those who believe In Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord the ground of universal joy. GOOD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY— The angels, in their proclama tion to the shepherds, could hard v' WE’RE GLAD IT’S^HRISTMAS I’l'A \rSE it gives us an opporliinlty to renew old lO* (juaintances. BEC.AL’SE it’s the one time of the year when problems and tribulations can be forgotten. BECAUSE the spirit of Christmas prevails every where and the hrotlierhood of man predom inates the thoughts of civilized man. (EEC \l SE we can be young again, and relive a life of fond memories with our loved ones. BECAUSE a world which observes Christmas is a world worth living in—a joy loi- all. Burke's Jewelry C. T. Burke, Proprietor ilf ninth Street North Wilkesboro, N. C. Ijr bavA tnmed Uictf tM!, In anaouholAK th»;. UrUi >»f to, them It wg8 tho corn- lag of ezcwdtng great Joy tor all men. ever^here: * “And , there were ahepherda in the tame eoun* try abiding la the field, nad keep ing ' watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round abont them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy which than be to all the people: for there la born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this la the sign unto you: Te shall flnd^a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger”. What was there about this heavenly announcement, which broke the stillness of the world's dark night, that made for Joy and gladness? The answer is clear and simple. A Savior was bom, A Sa viour for all the people. Never before had there been such glad news . . . never" would there be such again. Think of it—a Sa vior for all mankind! The world iBto which Christ was bora,had known other “saviours", after a fashion. They had had the Cae sars who boasted of the saviour- hood. but the exercise of their power lay only In the realm of ma terial things, and for the gratifi cation of their own selfish lust and dreams of carnal power. The poor shared not the glory of their es tate. They came not to minis ter—these worldly saviours—but to be ministered unto, and to make unpitylng and unmerciful demands upon their sorrowing subjects. They lived for self—not others. How utterly different was the picture of the coming of Jesus. Here was one who came not to do his own will, but the will of him that sent him (John 6:38): “not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:44). Hear him as he states his mission in his own words: “The Spirit of the Lord Is upon me, Because ho hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the cap tives, And recovering of sight to the blind. To set at liberty them that are bruised, To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18,18). Surely, as we contemplate at this glad Christmastime the joys of his birth, our hearts cannot but join In the heavenly chorus of the angels, saying, “Glory to God In the highest. And on earth peace among men In whom ho Is well pleased” (Luke !:14) . . . Even the deafening roar of the mon strous machines of war cannot drown out the glorious melody of that song. THE PERFECT REVEI.ATION OF GOD— In the birth of Jesus, the age long longing of humanity for a finite expression of the Infinite finds its perfect fulfillment. Jesus was.and is and ever shall be the flawless revelation of God the Father. The aim of the writer to the Hebrews, from which our sec ond passage Is taken (Heb. 1:1-4), says Marcus Dods, is “to prove that the Old Covenant through which God had dwelt with the He brews is superseded by the New; and this aim he accomplishes in ' the first place by exhibiting the superiority of the meditator of the new Covenant to all previous meditators”. We see Jesus, the Son, described therefore In “six particulars which Illustrate His supremacy and His fitness to re veal the Father”. i In the first place, we note His destination to universal lordship: “Whom He appointed heir of all things”. Second, our attention Is called to His agency In creation: “Through whom also he made the world". Third, attention is called to His likeness to God: “Who be ing the effulgency of His glory, and the very Image of His sub stance”. Fourth, Jesus is set forth by the sacred writer in His relation to the world: "Upholding all things by the word of His pow er”. Fifth, the redemptive work of Christ is empha-sized: "When He had made purification of sin”. Sixth, says Nicoll, the author pro claims the exaltation of Jesus; “Sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High". Beginning with verse 4 and con tinning through chapter 2, verse 18, the author of the Epistle dl- cusses Jesus and the angels. "The exaltation of the mediator to the right hand of Sovereignity is in keeping with His designation as Son, a designation which marks Him out as superior to the cn- gels; Having become by so much better than the angels, as he had Inherited a more excellent name than they”. In jesus, therefore, God the Father reveals himself perfectly. FELLOWSHIP AND JOY— I The closing passage of our les son (1 John 1:1-4) sets forth the purpose of the Epistle, namely, “That ye also may have fellowship with us: Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his son Jesus Christ: And these things we write, that our joy may be .made full”. I The ^heme of the Epistle has to *do with the earthly life of Jesus. . Inasmuch as some of the readers I might doubt the Incarnation, the i author is careful to assure them of the reality of his manifestation. He therefore "heaps assurance m iV: ^ - *■ Atlante, Oi.—-ThoM Qls at -iW >1. t ! i'ili Tl posta'and eampa lb the sohtheut who figured they had something of a . repaat oil Thanksgiving, "haven't seen nothin’ yet” In the way of food, a -glance at the Christmas menu to be served them reveals. ITie December 85 menu for the soldiers, released today by the Quartermaster, Fourth Service Command here, shows that the traditional Thanksgiving teed w»a a sort of warmup for Uncle Sam's gourments of tho Army. They’ll start off for Christmas morning breakfast with: Grape fruit, dry. cereal, fresh milk, french toast, or plain toast If they prefer, butter, sirup and coffee. There’ll be no hash for supper, but the menu makers, it appears, figured the boys would be pretty well fed up by the time the even ing meal rolls around, and they will get: Vegetable soup, boiled frankfurters, boiled potatoes, left over vegetables, pickle relish, mustard, bread, butter and coffee. But take a look at this Christ mas dinner menu: Roast turkey, sage dressing, giblet gravy, cran berry sauce, snowflake potatoes, candled sweet potatoes, green peas, asparagus, fresh fruit salad with’ Mayonnaise, celery, pickles, olives, hot rolls, butter, hot mince pie, ice cream, candy, nuts, coffee, assorted fruits. V It is our sincere wish that we may have a part in making your Christmas full of good cheer and fel- lowship. W^e want to add something to the happiness of every person in this community. BUY MORE WAR BONDS upon assurance with elaborate em phasis". He wanted it to be clear that his testimony was valid: That which was from the begin ning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we beheld, and our hands handled, concerning tho Words of life (and the life was manifested, and we have seen and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us): That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also”. The message of the Apostle was not hearsay. He was an eye witness. He had had direct, per sonal communion with the living j Lord. He wanted others to share I that gracious' fellowship. Even BO today, Christ reveals himself In the world of men to those who love him. And that of us who know him find a precious yearning In our own hearts to share his fellowship with others. Perhaps this little message will help you forget the unpleasant incidents and experiences of ordi nary days. May brighter days be the compensation for your sacrifices toward making this a better world in which to live. May you find the beauties of life around you and the opportunities for the ser\"ice it affords. Prevette's Stores • WILES JEWELRY Qaality Jewelers MEN’S Sport Watches $45.00 up MEN'S Ruby Rinses Single large diamond with two smaller ones in a hand some setting. Yellow gold. —and it will be a Christmas she’ll remember all her lifel The clear brilliance of a per fect diamond enthroned in a lovely setting is the moat perfect of all gifts. Choose with confidence from our outstanding selection of fine jewels. $75.00 Wedding pair; large diamond engagement ring and dia mond wedding ring. Both for Engagement ring with large stone, two chip diamonds. Diamond wedding ting. Both for $125.00 $47.50 $18.50 up LADIES’ Wrist Watches $39.75 up LADIES' Birthstone Rings $7.50 up Other Gift Suggestions FOR LADIES: Lockets S6.50 np Crosses $3.95 ap Pesrls S7.50 up Bracelets $11.56 up Cocktail Rings $25.00 Dinner Rings $19.75 up Bill Folds $2-o0 up Identification Bracelets Anklet Bracelets... Compacts $5.95 np $2.95 up $1.98 up FOR MEN: Belt-Buckle Sets .... $6.50 np Tie Sets $2.50 up Bill Folds _... $2.60 up Key Chains $7.50 Watch Chains $6.95 np Military Sets $8.50 np Men’s Wedding Band Rings — $15.00 Masonic Rings $22.50 Identification Bracelets $8.50 up Watch Bands $1.00 up Wiles Jewelry Quality Jewelers Merrill Wile*, Prop. ->f>*
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