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GOODMORNING AND GRACE TO ALL BRETHREN!

"When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees,
then thou shalt bestir thyself."
- 2 Samuel 5:24

The members of Christ's Church should be very prayerful, always seeking
the unction of the Holy One to rest upon their hearts, that the kingdom of
Christ may come, and that his "will be done on earth, even as it is in
heaven;" but there are times when God seems especially to favour Zion,
such seasons ought to be to them like "the sound of a going in the tops of
the mulberry trees." We ought then to be doubly prayerful, doubly earnest,
wrestling more at the throne than we have been wont to do. Action should
then be prompt and vigorous. The tide is flowing-now let us pull manfully
for the shore. O for Pentecostal outpourings and Pentecostal labours.
Christian, in yourself there are times "when thou hearest the sound of a
going in the tops of the mulberry trees.
" You have a peculiar power in prayer; the Spirit of God gives you joy and
gladness; the Scripture is open to you; the promises are applied; you walk
in the light of God's countenance; you have peculiar freedom and liberty
in devotion, and more closeness of communion with Christ than was your
wont.
Now, at such joyous periods when you hear the "sound of a going in the
tops of the mulberry trees," is the time to bestir yourself; now is the
time to get rid of any evil habit, while God the Spirit helpeth your
infirmities.
Spread your sail; but remember what you sometimes sing-

"I can only spread the sail;
Thou! Thou! must breathe the auspicious gale."

Only be sure you have the sail up.
Do not miss the gale for want of preparation for it.
Seek help of God, that you may be more earnest in duty when made more
strong in faith; that you may be more constant in prayer when you have
more liberty at the throne; that you may be more holy in your conversation
whilst you live more closely with Christ.

C.H.SPURGEON

SOLI DEO GLORIA!

Interesting. I have been asking myself today, as I have on many occasions, "Should I tell what I have heard?" The hearing is costly--I am overwhelmed in His flood, exhausted; the telling is costly, too, for man will make of the vision what he will, with what eyes he has.

Alamo-Girl and hosepipe, we were having a discussion the other day. It was on a different thread, and about the subject of the Stone of Seven Facets.

You encouraged me to delve into the the understanding of the foundations, the 12 gemstones of the New Jerusalem. While exploring this realm I've uncovered more about the Stone, and stones in general. Do you want to hear it? Is this the time and place?

In reference to the 12 foundations question, AG, I need your acumen: Would you please give me a simple, scientific, working and workable definition of "refraction" and "reflection"? (I'm not pleased with Webster's!)

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.
He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.
He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you.
Daniel 2