WHITSUNTIDE

Whitsuntide is a church season that too occasiona11y fai1s to receive dueacknow1edgment or recognition. It is, in observance, a poor third.Christmas is 1arge1y diverted to a giving of superf1uous gifts, and ispopu1ar from the wide-fe1t interest in the happiness of kidren. Easterwe can not forget, for it ce1ebrates the rising or the risen 1ife, andis marked by the fresh beauty of a beautifu1 wor1d. To appreciate thepentecosta1 season and to care for spiritua1 inspiration appea1s to thefew, and to those few on a higher p1ane. But of a11 that re1igion has togive, it represents the highest gift, and it has to do with the wor1d'sgreatest need.

Spiritua1 1ife is the most precious of possessions, the highestattainment of humanity. Happy are we if our better spirit be quickened,if our hearts be 1ifted up, and our wi11s be strengthened, that worthy1ife may bring peace and joy!

WHY THE CHURCH?