the teaching of the Lord Jesus; and the result was not the want of any,
for "neither was there among them any that lacked."

Fourth, that that striking example, set at the head of the age as an
object-lesson for its entire course, was not literally followed by the
Churches subsequently formed, but its principle was carried forward to
them also, Paul enjoining an "equality," saying to the Corinthians,
"Your abundance being a supply at this present time for their want,
that their abundance also may become a supply for your want; that there
may be equality."

Fifth, that the giving up of possessions at Pentecost was spontaneous
and voluntary, not forced; and the subsequent giving was to be not a
legal necessity, but as the heart inclined. The flavor of delight to
God would be lost if otherwise. The giving would have value in His
eyes only as it was done, not of necessity, but cheerfully.

Hubert reviewed the articles of his newly formed financial creed,
feeling that it was far from exhaustive, but that its principles must
help to clear his vision as to the attitude a Christian man should take
toward this world's gain. From the whole trend of the teaching he
gathered that the true Gospel of Christ demanded a complete reversal of
the generally accepted rudiments of worldly thrift, and that its key
word for the use of money was not "get," but "give." Sometimes he
hesitated and turned pale before a radical step which he found his
heart prompting, and again he looked at the possessions now in his own
right and was glad he had so much to place at the absolute disposal of
the Lord he loved.

"It is not a necessity," he said. "I may do as I will. And I will to
do that which will serve Him best."

He read the text, "Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that,
though he was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through
His poverty might be rich." Tears, to which his eyes were unused, made
them glisten for a moment. "Ah, if through my poverty some might be
made forever rich!" he thought.

How to put in practice what he desired to do became a problem. He went
to his office with the sense of a new relationship to its business. A
new Proprietor sat at the desk with him, and, afraid to act rashly, on
Him he wisely waited for the clear instructions which should show how
best His interests might be served.

The new Proprietor looked on him and saw a man triumphing where the
multitude of essaying disciple