fairs, socials, Christmas festivities, etc. They which
do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

You will notice that the fruits of the flesh are directly opposed to the
fruits of the Spirit. By careful and prayerful study of this catalogue of
evil fruits and an examination of your actions, thoughts, and
inclinations, you can unmistakably know whether you are prepared or not
for heaven. Make your calling and election sure. Never be contented if
there is any fruit in your life of the nature of the above. I have been
asked the question, "Will a Christian ever attend the present day church
entertainments?" A Christian, largely ignorant of the vast separation from
the world salvation makes, may, through the persuasion of friends, or some
other similar cause, attend such a place of revelry, but he will not enjoy
the hour. He will be uneasy and long for the last act that he may get away
to commune with God. Whoever has a heart to enter into such worldliness
with enjoyment has a heart unfit for heaven. He is not a Christian.

Two Works Of Grace.

Many treat with scorn the doctrine of "two works of grace," but that can
never make it unscriptural. It is very unwise to disbelieve a truth merely
because we have been taught and always believed to the contrary. An early
education has a great influence upon the mind. Through the teachings of a
relative we embraced an error in our youth. In after years when the
subject was read and thought upon it was difficult to comprehend and
believe the plain truths of history. It is wisdom therefore to always
carefully and prayerfully examine a doctrine before condemning and
rejecting it. "Why does not God fully redeem the soul in one instantaneous
work of grace?" many ask. What right have we to question God concerning
his plan of redemption? Was not the whole scheme in his hand? What part
has man performed in the arrangement of the affair? Then why should he
question? It only remains for us to humbly bow our hearts and accept the
plan as God has devised it, else we can never have a part in it.

Why did God require Naaman to dip seven times in Jordan? Why did Jesus put
his hands the second time upon the blind man of Bethsaida before he saw
clearly? Why does God redeem a soul by two works of grace? These questions
are equally absurd. But you say, God does the thing most reasonable. That
he does, and redemption by two works of grace is the very most reasonable
and natural way to r