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Sunday School Lesson Former Czech President Comes To This Continent LESSON IX PETER IN SAMARIA Act* 8:4-25 CoiileD Text â€" Coma ya, ba|> and eat: yea, come, buy wins a^l milk without money and withoOt price. {•â- . 55:1. THE LESSON IN ITS SETTINS Time. â€" It is generally believed that Stephen was martyred A.D. 35, and it was therefore in thst year that the preaching of Philip in Samaria took place. Place. â€" The city of Samaria is located in the midst of the pro- vince of Samaria, in which w* might call central Palestine. Instead of quieting those who were bitterly persecuting the early church in Jerusalem the martyr- dom of Stephen seemed to have fanned into a hotter flame their hatred for the new faith. After the burial of Stephen there arose the greatest of all the persecu- tors of the apostolic church, Saul of Tarsus, who later was to be the grreatest of all the defenders of the faith. So often revivals are the cause of sharp words, of unjust criti- cism, and sometimes of public denouncements. This great work of Philip of Samaria had not pro- ceeded many days before one ap- peared in these revival circles Who, if allowed his way, would have wrought great havoc in the <^use of the Christian faith in that city. From the Mother Church 14. Now when the apostles that were at Jerusalem heard that Sa- maria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John. This verse shows that the church at Jerusalem was re- garded as the mother church. 15. Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit: 16. for as yet it was fallen upon none of them: only they had been bap- tized into the name of the Lord ^ Jesus. The apostles did not come down to collect money; they did ' ^ot come down especially to cate- , chize ; they did not come down to make proselytes, but they did seek ' the spiritual enrichment of the ' lives of these young Christians. , 17. Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. This experience of the Samaritans was exceptional, and â- was intended to teach that, as mi- raculous gifts might be withheld for a time from true converts, so In the future, as at the present day, conversion might be quite as real even though attended by no miraikles or signs. 18. Now when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apos- tles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19. saying. Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay my l\ands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. Simon's attitude is that of a pro- fessional wizard convinced that strangers have at command magic- al powers of wonderful strength. He fancied that he could by money be instructed how to acquire, use, and impart, all in the way of trade, these powers. From this t^ct of Simon's comes our word "simony," the crime of buying, Belling, or bargaining for spiritual functions. The sin of Simon is virtually repeated when a man gets himself appointed to office in the church, not that he may do God's work, but that he may make a' living or gratify his ambition. Buying God's Gift 20. But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, be- • cause thou hast thought to ob- ' tain the gift of God with money. * 21. Thou hast neither part nor lot •in this matter: for thy heart is _^not right before God. Worldly jpower can be possessed, and often .is, â€" the power of a great intcl- , lect, the power of ruling great ^ multitudes, power for winning bat- tles, power for making money, â€" by those who are not right with ' God. 22. Repent therefore of this thy • wickedness, and pray the Lord, if • perhaps the thought of thy heart , ihall bo forgiven thee. 23. For I see that thou art in the ' gall of bitterness and in the bond > of iniquity. The ancients consid- ered that the gaJl of noxious rep- tiles was the source of their vcn- • oni, and Feter warms Simon that • unless repentance comes ho will » become worse and worse until he becomes all venom. ' 2 1. .And Simon answered and *aid. Pray ye for me to the Lord, Jthat none of the things which ye l^ave spoken come upon me. Com- 'Hfire with this serve the words: ^ "Like Pharaoh. Simon was fright- eped. but not reformed." He fail- ' 1^^ to see the right meaning of ' ijriiyiT. We must not go to God . m supplication merely to escaj^e . nidg:v.cnt or wrath or penalty, but to escape sin. 25. "rhcy therefore, when they • ted testified and spoken the word ' H the Lord, returned to Jerusalem • 4** preached the gospel to many Wlagfs of the Samaritans. Wearing a broad smile. Dr. Edovard Benes, former president of Czecho- slovakia, is shown here wi^th Mrs. Q^nes as they arrived in New York. Efr. Benes took up his duties as a visiting professor to the University of Clhcago on Feb. 20. up new factories in cities virtual- ly unknown to the Occident. Now they are buying machinery in Gt. Britain and the U. S. with which to equip the factories. Some of the machinery probably will be uaed in making arms and ammuni- tion. Between 1,000 and 2,000 fresh- ly-ordered trucks will be used to connect China with the sea over the new 2,000-mile road opened between the provisional capital of Chung-king and Rangoon, Burma, American -Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson reported recently that the road was completed in eight months solely by native labor di- rected by Chinese engineers. John- son made the trip from Chung- Icmgr to Rangoon in 17 days by automobile. Airway Services Given $5,389,456 Dovainion Government Allows $70,000 For Subsidies to Amateur Flying Clubs Across Canada. Better Meals For Tourists Wanted Here Canada Is Falling Down In This Respect It Is Believed Really good yet slmplo meals are few and far between in Ontario's roadside eating places and there Is undoubtedly much more room for Improvement in this essential re- spect, says the BrockvUIe Recorder and Times. We can show a tourist the finest of scenery, give him the best of roads over which to travel, furnish him with the means of entertaining and enjoying himself, but if we fall down la such things as the meals we serve him and the beds that we ask him to occupy, his holiday will be spoiled and he may leave our country with bitter and disappoint- ed feelings. For some years the provision of better meals for tourists and other visitors has been part of Govern- mental activity In such provinces as Quebec and Nova Scotia, where it Is realized that the way to a tour- ist's heart is as much through his food as through anything else. Classes in cookery, particularly for the tourist trade, have been started and emphasis has been placed up- on the preparation of what might be considered native dishes. On- tario could afford to do likewise. China Gets Ready For Long Conflict Builds New Nation In Interior Of Asia Beyond Reach of Jap Forces China is building a new nation in the comparatively undeveloped interior beyond immediate reach of Japanese forces, utilizing cred- its extended her by Great Britain and the United States. Well-infoi-med persons, who dis- closed this week for the first time what China was doing with the It is interesting to note in this verse, which records the itinei'ant v.-ork of these two missionaires and their return to Jerusalem, three different phrases indicating their preaching activity. In the first place, they "testified. " which is the translation of a Greek word meaning to give solemn testimony to some great fact, to cause it to be believed. The second phrase "spoke the word of the Lord," would certainly indicate that they believed that they were proclaim- ing divine truth, a message given to them by the Lord and concern- ing the Lord. The last phrase, "preached the gospel," comes from the word "evangelize," and so this last phrase could read, "cvanseli.'.- ed in many villages of the Samari- tans." credits, said that nation's only chance of defeating the Japanese was to wear them out by creating a virtually new China in what was once the Hinterland. Natives carried machinery with them when they evacuated manu- facturing centres, and are setting The Dominion Government will continue its subsidies to amateur flsing clubs across the Dominion I with a $10,000 increase over last year's allotment for fostering fly- ing among Canadian youth, ac- cording to estimates tabled in the Commons. The transport department will ask Parliament for $70,000 for grants to flying clubs in 1939-40, compared with $CO,000 last year. Included in the grant, as last year, is a special grant of $5,000 to the Canadian Flying Clubs -As- sociation. RADIO NOTES AND NEWS By MADGE ARTHUR THE GREAT PIANIST Those who were unlucky enough to misa the recital broadcast by Ignace Jan PaderewskI from Lau- sanne, Switzerland, last September, will be able to hear the great pian- ist from Radio City in New York on Sunday, February 26, at 2 p.m. On that date the entire Magic Key of RCA will be devoted to Paderew- ski's playing. PaderewskI arrived in New York on Tuesday, February 21, by the He da France, to begin his 20th con- cert tour of North America. Hs made his debut on this continent 47 years ago. If his broadcast from Lausanne last September 25, Is any criterion Paderewski's title as the poet of the pianoforte still holds good In splta of his 79 years. His playing then was unforgettable. For many years PaderewskI did not favor radio and refused consis- tently to broadcast. He consented, however, in September, and his music heard at the height of the crisis, came from Europe like a voice of peace In the midst of the noise of war. Paderewski's last composition was bis Symphony In A minor des- cribing the tragic fate of his native Poland and hinting prophetically of its resurrection. The Symphony was performed In Boston in 1909. Ten years liter PaderewskI was the first Prime Jlinister of Poland. Last year he published his autobiog- raphy. • • • AROUND THE DIAL Bert Lytell. native New Yorker who has been oa the stage since early chiblhood and also been fea- tured in leading screen roles, has been signed for a series of radio plays to be presented from NBC Radio City studios each Friday night over the NBC network from 10.30 to 10.45 p.m. The new series based on short short stories will be known as '"Bert Lytell in Drama Time." • • * President Roosevelt, speaking be- fore a joint session of Congress on the 130th anniversary of the first Congress ever held ia the United States, will be heard over the com- bined Bli:e and Red networks of th XBC and over the Canadian net- work on Saturday, March 4, from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m. Donald Dickson, who has taken Nelson Eddy's place on the Chase and Sanborn Hour, is by no means a newcomer to radio. In fact he got his start on the networks and was broadcasting when he was sign- ed by the Metro- politan Opera Co. 113 one of its prin- c i p al baritones. From radio to op- era in New York and then to radio in H 1 1 y w ood, such is his subse- quent career in a Donald Dickson nutshell. Erika Maan, daughter of Thomas Mann, and a famous writer and lec- turer In her own right, will be heard in a quarter hour's talk on the present education of children In Germany, from Montreal and over the Canadian network on Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m. Miss Mann speaks from direct evi- dence as a result of a visit incog- nito to Germany In 193T. She dis- guised herself as a peasant and stole back to the Thomas Mann house in Munich to rescue the precious manuscript of her father's recently published novel "Joseph And His Brethren". TO BE HEARD â€" BBC broadcast. Lord Somers speaking to Boy Scouts of Canada, Feb. 23, 5.45 p.m. CBC. A Young French Canadian looks at English Canada, a young English Canadian looks at French Canada. "National Forum" Feb. 26, 10.00 p.m. CBC. -\mos and Andy, special half hour broadcast, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. NBC, Robert Taylor, Jeanette MacDoaald, "Screen Guild Show" Feb. 20, 7.30 p.m. CBS. Ray- mond Paige, 99 men and a girl, new series of shows heard for first time Tues., Feb. 22, over CBS. Beethov- en Symphony No. 1, Montreal Or- chestra, March 2. 8.00 p.m. CBC. Bertha McGregor, only woman pat- ent lawyer, guest "It Can Be Done," March 8, 10.30 p.m. CBS. Paul Leyssac, noted translator of Hans Audersen fairy tales, March 9, 1M5 p.m. CBC. Growth of the national network of airways has made necessary a greater appropriation for radio, weather bureau, lighting and air- port facilities. Vote for airway services has swelled to $5,822,540, an increase of $433, 0S4 compared with $5, .'389, 4 56 last year. The transport department pro- vides ground services, radio range stations, airports and meteorolo- gical service for Trans-Canada .Airlines and increasing activity of that enterprise has meant a jump of $368,520 in cost of these ser- vices. The estimated average price of a troy ounce of fine gold in Cana< dian funds was $34.99 in 1937, while in 1938 the corresponding price was $35,165. This Curious World % William Ferguson â- â- A\, ASTROM OM SIRS Quite <3E^^Q5Al_l_v BEi_jeVE THAT THE SOLAR. SYSTEM, ABO<_iT VEARS AC30. VCRTILIZATIOJV) " POCt- ( N AXI O N " PREQuENTTLy AJZE. uSED TO OEIMOTE: THE SA/v\E THi.NiCS/ rAANW STuDEJNTTS CP BOTA.'^V •lOvvEVEH.. RHSTRjCT ~ PC>tJ.//\/y^-nO/\, ~ TO THE Pl_AC- IinG op POu_E,NI ONi THE ^T\ai{AfK, ACTIOiN OP Th£ PCt_i_EN APTER. T REAO-iES THE STIGAAA ^;^:^^G^^ Ar ONE TIAAE. COUi_D '^'OVE H(S EARS iN AMV DiRECTlOrsi/ UNDER^^IEOC^H THE SK('^J WE STlto. 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