e for us. Dr. Van Dyke, in many beautiful passages
pleads with us to turn our thoughts from the things which make us
unhappy--the wild rush for fame and fortune, for the attainment of
that which disappoints and discourages--to the quietness expressed by
nature. In his book, 'The Ruling Passion,' we find this beautiful
sentiment: 'It is the part of wisdom to spend little of your time upon
the things that vex and anger you, and much of your time upon the
things that bring you quietness and confidence and good cheer. A
friend made is better than an enemy punished. There is more God in the
peaceful beauty of this little wood-violet than in all the angry
disputation of the sects. We are nearer heaven when we listen to the
birds than when we quarrel with our fellow-men. I am sure that none
can enter into the spirit of Christ, His evangel, save those who
willingly follow His invitation when He says, 'Come ye yourselves
apart in a lonely place and rest awhile.'

"It is a most beautiful thought. Let us ponder it in our hearts. Let
us seek to find God and His goodness to us in everything that He has
placed about us. Many a man who says he has not found God in nature
has failed to see the blessings which have come to him--which are his
every moment of his life. The fruit, the flowers, the grains--everything
that supplies him with the necessities of life and earthly happiness
come from the hand of God. Let us feel that _all nature is a sort of
puzzle picture_, and that by looking, looking, looking, we can find
God in everything. And in finding Him, let us learn from nature the
lessons of humility, of sacrifice, of joy and good cheer; for it is
for this that God has given us these blessings. It is only when we
thus seek Him that we may look 'through nature up to nature's God.'"

THE HEART of the TROUBLE
--Temperance Day
--Sobriety

A Temperance Talk in Acrostic--One Great Evil Power--Beware!

THE LESSON--That the deadly drink evil appears to its victims in
the most alluring and deceptive form.

The following talk necessitates the use of lettering only, but it
affords an opportunity for the audience to take a part, especially if
the company of hearers is made up largely of children. The climax is
not to be anticipated, and the effect cannot be other than
lasting. The talk may be varied to suit local conditions; specific
incidents make the best impressions. It is suggested that you watch
your newspapers for a period