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Practical Astronomy.

From: The Salvation of God: Volume 9 (1886)

“THE heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork” (Psalms 19:1¹<<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handywork. (Psalm 19:1)); and “children of light” should be

Like the SUN

In ministering blessing to all around, whether they be “the evil or the good.” (Matthew 5:45, 48⁴⁵That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. (Matthew 5:45)
⁴⁸Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48).)

Like the MOON

In being a faithful reflection of the absent One, from whom all light comes. (Philippians 2:5-11⁵Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: ⁶Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: ⁷But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: ⁸And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. ⁹Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: ¹⁰That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; ¹¹And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:5‑11).)

Like a PLANET

In their trueness to the course laid down for them by the Lord. (Ephesians 5:1, 2¹Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; ²And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savor. (Ephesians 5:1‑2).)

Like a FIXED STAR

In their constant shining in the right place. (Ephesians 5:13-17¹³But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. ¹⁴Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. ¹⁵See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, ¹⁶Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. ¹⁷Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (Ephesians 5:13‑17).)

Like a SHOOTING-STAR

In their promptness to obey the Lord’s commands, even to the extinction of themselves, leaving behind them only a track bright with His glory. (Isaiah 6:8⁸Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. (Isaiah 6:8); Philippians 2:17, 30¹⁷Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. (Philippians 2:17)
³⁰Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. (Philippians 2:30).)

“They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.” (Daniel 12:3³And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. (Daniel 12:3).)

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