No. 309. ISAIAH 53. Responsive Readings. 1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? 2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground; he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. No. 310. JOHN 8 1-6; 14-18. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus said unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness; even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 8 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me; hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David. 4 Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people. 5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the Lord thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee. 6 Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the uprighteous man his thoughts; and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. No. 312. MATTHEW 11: 20-30. 1 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 2 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 3 But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you. Responsive Readings. 4 And thou Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell; for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 5 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. 10 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; 11 A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel, 12 Now unto the King eternal, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 6 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and No. 314. TEMPERANCE. earth; because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 7 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 8 All things are delivered unto me of my Father; and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomavever the Son will reveal him. 9 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 10 Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 11 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 1 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 2 They that tarry long at the wine: they that go to seek mixed wine. 3 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his color in the the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder. 4 Be not drunk with wine. Be not among wine bibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh. 5 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 6 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby 1 And there were in the same country is not wise. shepherds abiding in the field, 7 None of us liveth to himself, and no 2 Keeping watch over their flock by man dieth to himself. night. 3 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: 4 And they were sore afraid. 5 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 6 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 7 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, 8 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will toward men. 9 Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, according to thy word, in peace; 8 Let us not judge one another anyput a stumbling-block or an occasion to fall more: but judge this rather, that no man in his brother's way. 9 The kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 10 He that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. 11 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. God. It is good neither to eat flesh, nor 12 For meat destroy not the work of to drink wine, nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. Responsive Readings. 1 My son, forgot not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them up on the table of thine heart. 4 So shalt thou find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and men. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy way acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. No. 317. The Apostles' Creed. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrecton of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge: and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoice not in iniquity, but rejoiceth 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they in the truth; shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Sing No. 150. Faith of Our Fathers. 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. Sing No. 221. Onward, Christian Soldiers. ORDER OF SERVICE. No. 1. Prepared by Marion Lawrance, Chicago, Ill. No. 319. The Names of Jesus. Supt.-Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever; and blessed be Thy glorious name. All Rise, Sing.-Music No. 256. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, It makes the wounded spirit whole, Dear name! the rock on which I build, My never-failing treasure, filled With boundless stores of grace! I would Thy boundless love proclaim So shall the music of Thy name Supt.-By how many Names and Titles is Our Savior mentioned in the Bible? School.-Over two hundred and fifty. Supt.-What are some of the Names given to Him hundreds of years before He was born? School.-For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; . . . and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Supt.-God has highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name. Minister. He is the King of kings, and Lord of lords. Officers.-Chiefest among ten thousand. Senior Dept.-Son of the living God. Young Men's Dept.-Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Young Women's Dept.-The Bright and Morning Star. Intermediate Dept.-The Light of the World. Junior Dept.-The Good Shepherd. Supt.-Which of all His names is the sweetest? School.-JESUS. Sing.-Music No. 238. Sweetest note in seraph song, Jesus, Blessed Jesus. Supt.-Why was He called Jesus? School.-Thou shalt call His name JESUS; for it is He that shall save His people from their sins. Minister.-And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. Supt. He is the Captain of our Salvation. Officers.-The Author and Finisher of our Faith. ORDER OF SERVICE. No. 2. No. 320. If His love is in the soul, And we yield to His control, Sweetest music will the lonely hours beguile; We may drive the clouds away, Cheer and bless the darkest day, If we keep the heart singing all the while. Keep the heart singing all the while; If we keep the heart singing all the while. Supt.-And seeing the multitudes, He went up into the mountain: and when He had sat down, His disciples came unto Him: School.-And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: Assistant Supt.-Blessed are the poor in spirit: School. For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. CHO.-Count your blessings, Name them one by one; See what God hath done. Name them one by one; What a Friend we have in Jesus, Everything to God in prayer! School.-"Unto you who believe He is precious." (1. Pet. 2: 7.) Sing.-Music No. 47. So precious is Jesus, my Savior my King, His praise all the day long with rapture I sing; To Him in my weakness for strength I can cling. For He is so precious to me. My Redeemer to know, 7. Reading of Lesson. 9. Song. 10. Lesson Study. 11. Song. 12. Scripture Drill 13. Reports. 14. Closing Word. 15. Closing Song.-See No. 114. More Like the Master. |