was a very Pentecost. Brethren and friends, there's better proof than any theory, and we are able to duplicate this proof in nearly every town and country place throughout the United States. "Forbid not to speak with tongues." The Covering of the Woman In considering this, kindly refer to the 11th chapter of 1 Corinthians, 1st to 15th. The 15th verse states definitely that the hair is given the woman for a covering. Therefore, it seems good to the Holy Ghost and to us to make no more unnecessary burden, than to let the women bear in mind that their long hair is their glory. And for the reason that there is no mention of a hat, or veil, we do not ask that the women wear their hats or veils. The women will be guided by modesty, and uprightness, and custom. Just at this time there is a fad of "bobbed" hair, which takes away from the glory of a woman. Usually it is excess vanity that prompts a woman to have her hair bobbed, and vanity is a sin in the sight of the Lord. The Church of God women are willing to do exactly what the Bible says. If the passage had said "hat," and had not explained that the covering was the hair, then the women would certainly all wear their hats in church, no matter what the custom was. The Church of God makes no attempt to bend the Scriptures. You never saw a crowd in your life that was more anxious to do exactly what the Bible says. this: Abstinence from Alcoholic Drinks Instructions in the Bible are very definite in regard to "But now I have written unto you not to keep "Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor DRUNKARDS, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the Also, see Galatians 5:21; Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-32; Isaiah 28:7. Our experience and all history teach us that for your own sake, even though there were no instructions in the Bible to that effect, total abstinence is the only safe way. One drink usually leads to more and more-and misery and distress for all concerned. Against the Use of Tobacco in any form, as well as other Narcotics, like Opium, Cocaine, Heroine, Morphine etc. There is no misaking, these are against the teachings of the Scriptures. Let us observe: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God." 1 Cor. 10:31, 32. "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Cor. 7:1. "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as be cometh saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking nor jesting, which are not convenient." Ephesians 5: 3, 4. Also see James 1:21; and Isaiah 55:2. All agree that the use of tobacco, besides being injurious, is a useless habit. The majority of people consider its use filthy and unclean. The odor of it is very obnoxious. In fact, smoking is prohibited in many public places. It is a violation of the law to smoke in any public place in Kansas. With definite instructions about wasting our incomes on "That which is not bread"—and putting off "filthiness of the flesh," tobacco is certainly both, and to be "put off." Objectors often say that tobacco is not mentioned in the Bible. For that matter neither is whiskey or gin; they are included in drunkenness. Just so is tobacco included in filthiness. Bible instructions are always for the highest good of us mortals, for our health of body as well as our souls. Addicts to tobacco and other narcotics can sometimes free themselves from the "dopes" by sheer will power. However, the majority are freed by prayer. They will of course be tempted to go back to their old habits, but "My grace is sufficient," saith God. There are many notable instances of deliverances from tobacco and the use of narcotics. With God all things are possible. The people generally who are users of tobacco do not consider it a great wrong, and not a church question at all. In dealing with such it is the custom of the Church of God to bear with them in all charity. Let me illustrate: In a mountainous country of North Carolina there came a minister of undaunted zeal and courage, but slightly lacking in wisdom, probably because he had not yet had enough experience. He scored the en tire community for using tobacco, smoking, chewing, spitting yellow, dipping snuff, and letting it drean around the corners of the mouth in unhealthy streaks, etc., etc. He accomplished nothing in the way of saving souls or in getting them to quit using tobacco. Two other Evangelists went into a similar community of good honest people, but devoted to their snuff, cuds and corn-cob pipes of great age. But these had learned how to deal with such a community. They preached the saving grace of Jesus' Blood, and all the blessings to be received by Salvation. They didn't even mention tobacco-but they didn't use it themselves. The sisters would leave the church and go down the road in some place and "dip." The brethren would go around back of the church, and bite off a hunk and spit. One day one of the Evangelists, a woman, spoke to the women: "Why do you hide when dipping snuff? We've never said anything against using snuff?" They replied, "But we saw you didn't use it, and we thought perhaps it was offensive to you." "And anyhow we don't feel that it becomes a Christian," etc. The result of this charitable manner of dealing with so delicate a subject, in a community where from the oldest grandfathers to the wee children all used tobacco-scores of souls were blessedly brought to Christ, and the Church of God was set in order and they all laid aside their tobacco. Purification of the mind and the thoughts and intents of the heart soon makes itself known outwardly. Meats and Drinks "For one believeth that he may eat all things: not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; "But meat commendeth us not to God: for It takes no great effort to see from these Scriptures that there is no occasion for us to discuss from a Bible standpoint the question that usually arises in reference to eating pork; and sometimes about drinking coffee. While under the law it was forbidden to eat pork-we are told by Paul, that we are not under the Law, but under Grace. In all our large cities there are many restaurants that serve no meats whatever-only vegetables. There is a large group of people in the world who consider a vegetarian diet essential to good health. If they don't care to eat meat there is no reason why they should. It will be recalled that the Land of Canaan was in a semi-tropical climate, and greasy meats like pork would |