_Free at home._ HOME Some words contain a history in themselves, and are the monuments of great movements of thought and life. Such a word is “home.” With something like a sacramental sacredness it enshrines a deep and precious meaning and a history. That the English-speaking people and their conge... [ Continue Reading ]
_No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge._ THE LAW RESPECTING MILLSTONES The Jewish law was important to that people as their national code. Its enactments were wisely adapted to their condition and the land they inhabited, and were calculated to secure their prosperity. But t... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thou shalt have a perfect and just weight, measure._ THE CHRISTIAN IN COMMERCE I. Endeavour to point out what Christianity requires of a man in his dealings in business with his fellow men. 1. The most rigid adherence to the principles of moral integrity. Truth. Honesty. 2. The exercise of love... [ Continue Reading ]
_Remember that thou wast a bondman in Egypt._ IMPORTANT RECOLLECTION The admonition may seem needless, but we are prone to forget God’s works and wonders. We have need to be stirred up to remembrance for four purposes. 1. For the purpose of humility. We think more highly of ourselves than we ough... [ Continue Reading ]
_It shall be for the stranger._ CARE FOR OTHERS This beautiful passage speaks of the harvest, of the olive, and of the grape. You say, “Well, I am not a farmer, I know nothing of the harvest. Olives do not grow in this cold country. And it is only a few people in England who can grow grapes. What i... [ Continue Reading ]