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GERMANS IN THE EAST? RUSSIAN SNOWS ImloM orsanoL rvs and rSTvnrhTii Their Care and Cultivaiiorv (By E. O. SELLERS,' Acting Director of Sunday School Course, The Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, 111.) LESSON FOR APRIL 25 St lESSM i I jltik ffcjy ssfllJc I p. ' :W xV:::: ;x::::V V- I : ' fe;'SM ., ,': .V .,V,V :. f--- I v.. W -J P.elow, General von Bulow (in cap at left) holding a consultation with his a German advance guard marching through the snow to Przasnysz. DISMOUNTED MS! Ff -T I Y , This picture, taken at the risk of the photographer's life, shaig an actual charge of hussars on p. battle field in the Carpathians. They are seen advancing to the attack th" their rifles clubbed. One of their number has already been hit. ' - " CARRANZA LOBBY m c, fx wi-fsaaaaE -T" '1 1 JIV: This fine residence, formerly occupied by the Mexican embassy in Wash ington, is now in the hands of the Carranza junta, the head of which, Senor Eliseo Arredondo. is shown in the insert. Though not recognized officially by our state department, Senor Arredondo directs the doings of all the Mexi can consuls in this country. RESCUE WORK ON THE F-4 AT HONOLULU Heroic efforts were made to rescue ti e crew of the American submarine F-4 which sank in Honolulu harbor. Tha photograph shows a diver being lowers! iuto the sea to search for the vessel. AUSTRIAN HUSSARS IN WASHINGTON v, Txy .,.--. . - ......... J staff officers In East Prussia. Above, CHARGING ' If FROM KAISER'S GREAT GUN ' ,,,'r This tremndous shell is one of those fired by the giant 42-centimeter howitzer of the German army. It fell i in soft dirt near Verdun without ex ploding and was dug up by the British. Beside it, on ttie left, is a French 15 mm field gun shell, and on the right a German 77-mm shell, each of which is about three inches in diameter. The big shell is five feet long and weiss almost a ton. - .u WHO SAID ZEPPELINS? fows ,:. .: . .'vikf 'i:-i-:"""w. - " .w. ' , . . . . m-, Woman looking, o'tit, of a roof wm dov in Paris duringthe recent roi l of Gorman Zeppelins on that city. SI 4 ; . ... ,, DAVID AND. GOLIATH. LESSON TEXT-I Samuel 17:3-51. GOLDEN TEXT If God be for us, who Is against us? Rom. 8:31 R. V. For forty days (v. 16) Goliath defied Saul's army, encamped near Bethle hem. Three of the sons of Jesse were in Saul's army ana to them David is sent with food (vv. 13, 18, 19). These brothers scornfully reproached David when he expressed a willingness to fight Goliath, accusing him of pride and reminding tlim that he w"asTbut a 'shep herd (vv. 26-29). David's words are carried to Saul and he is introduced to the king. I. Boastful Pride, vv. 38-44. Fear and dismay were aroused at the very sight of this proud Philistine (vv. Hi 24, 32), yet such fear was foreign to David, for his eyes were not upon man but upon God (v. 37). He related to Saul his exploits not as boasting but as giving him assurance that God was able to deliver him out of the hand of this Philistine. Saul, who had once been a man of like simple faith, is now as much in fear as any of his army. David was perhaps about twenty years of age and verse J6 calls him a "strip ling," hence' it was that Saul's armor would ilot fit him (cf. 10:23). Human ly speaking, it was an impossible thing David offered to accomplish single handed. Even Saul (v. 32) sought to dissuade David, but David was not trusting in man nor depending upon the armor of the king (v. 39; Ps. 27:1 3; Isa. 12:2;' Rom. 8:31). David took his familiar staff and -sling (see 1 Thess. 5: 2") arid sallied forth, "strong in the Lord, not in himself; armed not with steel but with faith." Crossing "the valley" (v. 40 marg.) he prepared his sling, with which every Israelite was skilled (see I Sam. 13o 19-23). On came the giant, a man about nine feet tall (v. 4), "a stalking mountain, over: laid with brass and iron," preceded by his protector (v. 41). Why such a sol dier after his period of triumph should desire this added safety is not quite clear. It suggests, however, the sin ner's timidity which reveals his essen tial weakness in that he trusts him self, takes no chances, and is even sus picious of his own supporters. What a contrast! This armored giant and this ruddy-faced, unarmed youth, car rying only the staff, wherewith he was wont to fight wild beasts, and his sling! When God calls a man he uses that weapon with which the man is most familiar, and when the church or the Christian soldier seeks to fight in the armor of another, or by using the weapons of the world, it is foredoomed to failure (Ex. 4:2; Judges 3:31). II. Conquering Humility, vv. 45-51. David acknowledged Goliath's su perior armament, yet armed with the name of the God of the army of Israel which Goliath had insulted, his confi dence overtoDS that of the Philistine and he hurls back his broud boast. Furthermore, the victory was to be an immediate one, "this day" (Zech. 4:6; James 4:7). With calm assurance he informs Goliath of the outcome of their conflict, but takes no credit to himself. David had naught but naked faith and the sense of a just cause to strengthen his arm. He would do to Goliath and the Philistines the things that Goliath had boasted he would do to David (vv. 4i and 46) "that all the earth may know that there is a God n Israel;" see also v. 47. David's v'eemingly Insufficient preparation is row revealed to be abundant, for he had four stones more than he needed (v. 40). It is thus that God chooses the weak things to cwnfound the mighty (I Cor. 1:27). III. Summary. We have before us three lessons. First the lesson of indi vidual responsibility. A sinful king had paralyzed the effectiveness of the army of Israel. David, "a man afteT God's own heart," refused Saul's ar mor, crying out "I cannot go in these." Saul, bound by tradition, must use conventional weapons. Every great advance in the histary of the church has been led by some man who struck out boldly, insensible alike to the con ventionalism of his friends and the gibes of the enemy. God would have -every man work according to himself, not copying, not imitating, but with his Second, all the giants nof yet been overthrown. We stjyfhaflrb the giants of Intemper ance.nchastity. Graft, Selfishness, Ambition and the Inequalities of our civic and social life. These can only be overcome in the strength of God. Bunyan mentions three giants, Pride, Grim and Pagan; to these we may add, Anger, Untruthfulness, Self ishness and Sullenness. Third, Our Helper. See Golden Text. Of all the graces David pos sessed, faith was the root of each one faith in a living God. His active faith caused him with nimble feet to attack this blasphemous enemy (v. 48). His faith in God characterizes his entire life, resounds in his songs and strengthened his life of service for Je hovah. It is such faith that strengthens the arm of the true saint of God, that en ables him to "overcome" in his own life, to undertake for God and to go to the ends of the earth in his name. A Beaut Spot'on the Home Acre. the RarJibrJng Roses, White, Pink the Arcf FOR SUNLESS WINDOWS By EEN E. REXFORD. It often happens that the woman who loves plants has no sunny win dow in whiclfi to grow them and under the impression that they cannot be successfully grown 'without sunshine, she does not attempt their cultivation, thus depriving herself of a great deal of pleasure, especially in the winter. There is no reason why the lover of plants should be without their com pany in the winter, provided of course that the temperature of the room can be regulated to keep out the frost, and some of the plants that can be grown s , - A Few Blooms in the House Add a Cheering Note. in windows that are without sunshine are among our most desirable ones for house culture. First on the list I would place the Boston fern. Nearly everyone is fa miliar with this plant. It requires only the ordinary attention. Give it a soil of" garden loam with enough coarse, sharp sand worked into it to make it friable, a liberal but not an excessive amount of water and a temperature several degrees above the frost point and anyone may be reasonably sure of success with it. It does not do very well, however, ' Spa- i . . .... v: Wa v-' A Beautiful Garden, Where 'Luxuriant Along tha Paths Jt.iaiMSil. -i-vu! Bamboo Poles Form the Trellises for and Red. Iris Is Planted Between in steam-heated, gas-lighted rooms. No plants will flourish under such con ditions, though many will live on in definitely under them. The aspidistra is about the only plant I would dare to recommend to those living in rooms heated and light ed as mentioned above. This plant has almost an iron constitution, which enables it to withstand influences that would soon kill most plants. It seems to care nothing for the sunshine and therefore is excellently adapted to cul tivation in sunless rooms. If not sub ject to the debilitating effect of steam heat it will make a most luxuriant growth and Its rich dark green leaves will afford a vast amount of pleasure. While it is able to withstand unfavor able conditions better than other plants, it is always grateful for good care and the plants that are cared for well are always the ones that give the best satisfaction, keep in mind. . English ivy is an old favorite. Twined up around the window it is a beautiful sight to see. I know of no vine having more attractive foliage. MOST SHOWY POPPY The Shirleys are the best as well aa" the most showy poppies, and show a rich variety In colors. The Iceland poppies are perennial, flowering the first year. They are unique among poppies, in that they are fragrant, and the blossoms are quite enduring if cut as soon as open. A mixed packet will give some happy surprises at little cost of money or labor. B. L. P. TRY AMARANTHUS The Amaranthus Is a much neg lected plant. It can be made more effective than the canna or the Ca ladium. With it color-schemes in red, and red and; yellow, and red, yellow and green, can very easily be worked out. Give it a trial. TRUE BLUE FLOWERS If you want a flower of a true-blue shade, grow the corn flower. The ar tists say it is the only true-blue shade nature has given us and the mother of a blue-eyed baby will tell you that it matches her baby's eyes. " Cyclamen plants should be rested during- the summer months, not al lowed to dry off entirely, but watered sparingly and kept as dormant as i possible. -v" i - Vines Over the Tre!li and Shrubs Add to the Picture, t 0
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