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WE have all thought a great deal of the courage of David in meeting giant Goliath, but probably we have not given him credit for his conduct in a previous contest. We have not sufficiently noticed that immediately before the encounter with the Philistine he fought a battle which cost him far more thought, prudence and patience. The battle of words in which he had to engage with his brothers and with King Saul was a more trying ordeal to him than going forth in the strength of the Lord to smite the uncircumcised boaster. Many a man meets with more trouble from his friends than from his enemies. And when he has learned to overcome the depressing influence of prudent friends he makes short work of the opposition of avowed adversaries.
Observe that David had first to contend with his own brothers. I hardly think Eliab was so much swayed by envy as has been supposed. I fancy that Eliab had too much contempt for his young brother to envy him. He thought it ridiculous that a youth so given to music and piety and gentle pursuits should dream of encountering a giant. He derided the idea of his being equal to such a task and only feared, lest in a moment of foolish enthusiasm, he might throw his life away in the mad enterprise. And therefore Eliab somewhat superciliously, but still somewhat in the spirit natural to an elder brother who feels himself a sort of guardian to the younger members of the house, chided him and told him that only pride and curiosity had brought him there at all and that he had better have remained with his sheep in the wilderness.
Such a youth, he thought, was more fit among lambs than among warriors, and more likely to be in his place beneath a tree with his shepherd’s pipe than in the midst of a battle. David met this charge in the very wisest way–he answered with a few soft words, and then turned away. He did not continue to argue, for in such a contest, to multiply words is to increase ill feelings and he who is silent first is the conqueror. Grandly did this young man restrain himself, though the provocation was very severe, and herein he won the honors of the man who restrains his spirit and greater than the soldier who takes a city. I admire David as he selects his five smooth stones from the brook, but I admire him quite as much when he so gently replies where others might have been angry–and then so wisely turns aside from a debate which could not have been to the profit of either party.
Next, he is brought before Saul and enters upon a contest with a king to whom he felt loyal respect, and with a soldier who had been a man of war from his youth up and had worked many famous deeds, one, therefore, to whom David looked up with not a little reverence. When king Saul said to him, “You are not able to fight with this Philistine, for you are but a youth and he a man of war from his youth,” it must have been somewhat difficult for the young hero to cope with the weighty judgment. And yet he did so, answering meekly, forcibly and in all respects well. Did you notice how David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him.” He did not say, “Let not your heart fail you”–he was too much of a courtier for that–he had too much delicacy of mind to insinuate that a royal heart could fear.
When he proceeded to argue with the king it was in the most polite and deferential manners. He begins, “Your servant kept his father’s sheep.” He calls himself a servant of the king and does not hesitate to admit that he is only a shepherd who had no flock of his own, but served under his father. There was nothing like assumption, but the very reverse. Yet while he used soft words, he brought forth hard arguments. He mentioned facts and these are always the best weapons against carnal reasoning. Saul said, “You are not able to meet this Philistine.” But David replied, “Your servant slew both the lion and the bear.” He placed facts against mere opinions and won the day.
He did not quote Scripture to the king, for I suppose he knew Saul too well for that, and felt that he had not Grace enough to be swayed by the promises and examples of Holy Writ. But he brought facts before him, knowing well how to give a reason for the hope that was in him with meekness and fear. His arguments quite overcame the opposition of Saul, which would have dampened the enthusiasm of many. And so Saul not only commissioned him to go and fight the Philistine, saying, “Go, and the Lord be with you,” but he actually clothed him in his royal armor, which was of no small value and which, of course, would have increased the honors of the Philistine champion had David fallen before him.
Some little faith in David was kindled in Saul’s bosom and he was willing to trust his armor in his hands. Thus it is clear that David fought the battles with Saul as admirably as he afterwards conducted his duel with the giant–and he deserves no small honor for it. No, rather unto God be honor who while He taught His servant’s hands to war, and his fingers to fight, also taught his tongue to utter right words by which he put to silence those who would have abashed him! What was the meat of David’s argument? What were the five smooth stones which he threw at the head of carnal reasoning?
That shall be the subject of this morning’s discourse. We will consider the way in which he argued down all doubts and fears and, by the Spirit of God, was nerved to go forth to deeds of sacred daring in the name of the Most High, for the same conquering arguments may, perhaps, serve our turn also. Three things are before us in the text, recollections, reasonings and results.
First, RECOLLECTIONS. “Your servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: and I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard and smote him, and slew him. Your servant slew both the lion and the bear.” These were noteworthy facts which David had stored up in his memory. And he now mentions them, for they exactly answered his purpose. We ought not to be unmindful of the way by which the Lord our God has led us, for if we are, we shall lose much.
Some saints have very short memories. It has been well said that we write our benefits in dust and our injuries in marble! And it is equally true that we generally inscribe our afflictions upon brass, while the records of the deliverances of God are written in water. It ought not to be! If our memories were more tenacious of the merciful visitations of our God, our faith would often be strengthened in times of trial.
Now, what did David remember, for I want you to remember the same. He remembered, first, that whatever his present trial might be, he had been tried before–tried when he was but a young man peacefully employed in keeping his father’s flocks. A lion rushed upon his prey and he had to defend his sheep–that was no small trial for a young man–to have to meet a savage beast, strong, furious and probably ravenous with hunger. Yet the ordeal had not destroyed him and he felt sure that another of the same kind would not do so.
He had encountered that danger in the course of his duty, when he was in his proper place and engaged in his lawful calling. And he had thereby learned that the path of duty is not without its difficulties and perils. He was keeping his flock as he ought to be and yet a lion attacked him. And so you and I have met with trials which did not arise from sin, but, on the other hand, came to us because we conscientiously did the right thing and would not yield to temptation. We must not think that we are out of the right road when we meet with difficulties, for we must expect, through much tribulation, to inherit the kingdom of God. Severe afflictions and afflictions arising out of holy walking are not new things to us! Let us now remember our old encounters.
He remembered, too, that he had been tried frequently. He had not only been attacked by a lion, but also by a bear. He had been tried in different ways, for lions and bears do not fight exactly in the same manner, neither are they to be met with precisely the same tactics. David remembered that his trials had been of different sorts and that in each case the battle had been hard. It was no small matter to fight hand to hand with a lion, and no child’s play to rush single-handed upon a bear. We, also, in looking back, remember sharp encounters with foes of many kinds which were terrible battles to us at the time.
Brothers and Sisters, some of us who have been for years in the ways of the Lord can tell of shrewd brushes with the enemy. We can speak of wounds and ugly tears of which we wear the scars to this day. Many have been our adversaries, and furious–yet we have been upheld till now by Jesus, the Captain of our salvation! Why, then, should we fear concerning the present fiery trial, as though some strange thing had happened to us? Is it a Philistine this time? Well, it was a lion before, and a bear on another occasion–it is only a little change of the same constant trial of our faith–therefore let us not shrink from the conflict.
Next, David remembered that he had risked all in the prosecution of his duty. He was set to take care of the sheep and the lambs and he did so. A lion had dared to leap into the fold and seize a lamb, and without a single thought of anything but the lamb and his own duty, the young shepherd rushed upon the monster with all the ardor of youth! And smiting him with his crook compelled him to drop his prey. He had put his own life in jeopardy for the poor defenseless lamb. Can you not remember, my Christian Brothers and Sisters, when you, also, took no thought as to what you should lose if you followed Christ and cared not if it cost you your very life? With earnest honesty you desired to learn what you ought to do and you did it, regardless of the cost.
You defied Reproach, slander, misrepresentation and unkindness, so long as you could but clear your conscience and honor your Lord. O blessed recklessness! Do you remember those early days when you could cheerfully have gone to prison and to death for Christ’s sake? For Scriptural doctrines and ordinances you would willingly have suffered martyrdom! Perhaps some of you have, on more than one occasion, actually risked everything for the sake of integrity and for the honor of the Lord Jesus Christ, even as others have defied the utmost power of Satan and the most virulent hatred of men for the sake of the Lord God of Hosts. You have felt that you could sooner die than deny the Truth of God and sooner perish from off the face of the earth than to turn from the trust which the Lord had committed to you.
Look back upon your brave days, my Brothers and Sisters, not that you may be proud of what you did, but that you may be ashamed if you are afraid to do the same today! Blush if what you could do as a babe in Grace should appear too difficult for you in riper years! These remembrances have precious uses–they will lead us to bless God and humble ourselves in His Presence.
Next David remembered that he had on that occasion gone alone to the fray. The antagonist was a lion! A dozen men might have found themselves too few for the fight and David remembered that in that contest he was quite alone–he had not called in other shepherds to the rescue, but armed only with his crook, he had belabored the lion till the monster found it convenient to leave his prey and turn upon the young shepherd. David was ready for him, seized him by his beard, dashed his head upon the rocks and did not relinquish his grasp till the king of beasts lay dead at his feet. It was a grand incident, even had it stood alone, but a bear had supplied an equally memorable trophy.
Some of us may well recall hours in our past lives when we were all alone and, as we went forth to serve the Lord Jesus, our enterprise was regarded as Utopian and spoken of as sure to end in failure. Many a good man has gone forth for Christ’s sake even worse than alone, for those who should have aided have done their best to criticize and prophesy disaster. But men whom God ordains to honor have shut their ears to critics and pushed on till they have reached success. And then everybody has said, “We always thought so,” and not a few have even claimed to have been ardent admirers all along!
Look back at that courageous hour, and now that you are surrounded by a goodly company of friends, think whether you have as simple a trust in God, now, as you manifested then. If you judge that you have, prove by your actions that you can still dare to go forward under difficulties, unshackled by dependence on an arm of flesh. The discipline of desertion ought not to have been lost upon you–you ought to be all the stronger for having been compelled to walk alone. The friendship of your fellows has been a loss rather than a gain if you cannot now wage single-handed battle as you did in former times. Have you now become slavishly dependent on an arm of flesh? If so, chide yourself by the memories of braver days! David also remembered that on that occasion, when he smote the lion and the bear, he had nothing visible to relyupon, but simply trusted his God. He had in his hand no sharp weapon of iron with which to smite the wild beast to the heart. Careless as to weapons, he thought only of his God and rushed on the foe. He was as yet a young man, his muscles were not set and strong, neither did he seem fit for such a venturous deed! But his God was almighty and, reliant upon the Omnipotence of God, he thought nothing of his youth, but flung himself into the fray. What more in the way of help did he need, since God was with him? Oh, Brothers and Sisters, there were times, with some of us, when we commenced our work when our sole reliance was the unseen Lord!
But can it be true that now we have begun to coolly calculate means and to rely upon methods and plans, whereas once we looked to God, alone? Do we now trust in this friend and rely on that, and distrust the Lord if friends are few? Shame upon us if we do, for this is to leave the way of victory for the path of defeat, to come down from the heroic track to the common highway of carnal reasoning and so to fall into care, fretfulness, weakness and dishonor! Happy is the man who trusts in the Lord, alone, by unstaggering faith! He shall go from strength to strength, but he who chooses to walk by sight shall utterly decay.
David remembered, also, that the tactics which he adopted on that occasion were natural, artless and vigorous. All that he did was just smite the lion and the bear with his staff, or whatever came first to hand, and then to fight as nature and the occasion suggested. He did what his courage prompted, without waiting to consult a committee of lion-slayers and bear-trappers. His whole art was faith! This was his science and his skill. He consulted not with flesh and blood. He followed no precedents, imitated no noted hunters and encumbered himself with no rules. He did his best as his faith in God directed him. He threw his whole soul into the conflict and fought vigorously, for his faith did not make him sit still and expect the lion to die in a fit, or the bear to become insensible.
He seemed to say to himself, “Now, David, if anything is to be done, you must be all here and every muscle you have must be put to the strain. You have a lion to fight with, therefore stir up your strength and while you rely upon God, alone, take care to play the man this day for your father’s flock.” Courage supplied coolness. And energy, backed up by confidence, won the day. Do you remember, my Brother, when in your own way you did the same? You were reliant upon God but not idle. You put your whole force of soul and energy into your Master’s service, as if it all rested on you and yet, you depended wholly on Him and you succeeded! How is it with you now? Do you now take things easily? Do you wonder that you do not succeed? If you are growing cold and careless. If you are getting sleepy and dull, rebuke your soul and use your past experience as a whip with which to flog yourself into energy! Let it never be said that he who woke himself up to fight a lion now falls asleep in the presence of a Philistine!
David remembered that by confidence in God his energetic fighting gained the victory–the lion was killed and the bear was killed, too. And cannot you remember, Brothers and Sisters, what victories God gave you? When you were little in Israel and despised, yet His hand was upon you! And when few would bid you God speed, yet the Jehovah of Hosts encouraged your heart! And when you were feeble and but a youth, the Lord Jesus helped you to do exploits for Him in your own way. Remember this, and be of good courage this morning in the conflict which now lies before you. David talked of his former deeds somewhat reluctantly. I do not know that he had ever spoken of them before. He did so on this occasion with the sole motive of glorifying God and that he might be allowed to repeat them.
He ravished for permission from Saul to confront the Philistine champion and bring yet greater glory to God! Brethren, whenever you talk of what God enabled you to do, mind you lay the stress upon God’s enabling, and not upon your own doings. And when you rehearse the story of your early days, let it not be as a reason why you should now be exonerated from service and be allowed to retire upon your laurels, but as an argument why you should now be allowed the most arduous and dangerous post in the battle! Let the past be a stepping stone to something higher–an incentive to nobler enterprise.
On, on you soldiers of the Cross! In God’s name eclipse your former selves! As Grace enabled you to pile the carcass of the bear upon the corpse of the lion, so now resolve that the Philistine shall increase the heap and his head shall crown the whole, to the honor and glory of the God of Israel! So much for remembrances. I pity the man who has none of them and I pity, yet more, the man who, having them, is now afraid to risk all for his Lord!
II. Now for REASONING. David used an argument in which no flaw can be found. He said, “The case of this Philistine is a parallel one to that of the lion. If I act in the same manner, by faith in God, with this giant as I did with the lion, God is the same and, therefore, the result will be the same.” That seems to me to be very good reasoning and I bid you adopt it. Such-and-such was my past difficulty and my present trouble is of the same order. In that past trial I rested upon God and acted in a right way–and He delivered me. Therefore, if I trust in God, still, and do as before, He is the same as ever–and I shall triumph again!
Let us now consider the case and we shall see that it really was parallel. There was the flock, defenseless. Here is Israel, God’s flock, defenseless, too, with no one to take up its cause. In all the camp there was not one single man who dared take up the giant challenge. David was a shepherd and, therefore, as a shepherd, bound to defend his flock. And in the present instance he remembered, I doubt not, that Samuel had anointed him to be king over Israel and he felt that some of the responsibility of the anointing rested upon him even then. And if no other man would play the shepherd, the anointed son of Jesse must do it!
And so it looked to him like a parallel case–Israel the flock and he the shepherd who must defend it. He was alone that day when he smote the lion and so he was this day when he was to confront his enormous foe. Of course it was one of the conditions of a duel that the Israelite champion should go forth, alone, and besides that, there was no one in all the camp who was likely to wish to accompany him upon such an errand. So, now that he was all alone, the case was the more truly parallel! As for that Philistine, he felt that in him he had an antagonist of the old sort. It was brute force before. It was brute force now.
It might take the shape of a lion or a bear or a Philistine, but David considered that it was only so much flesh and bone and muscle–so much brag or roar, tooth or spear. He considered the Philistine to be only a wild animal of another shape because he was not in Covenant with God, and dared to put himself in opposition to the Most High! My Brothers and Sisters, a man who has God for a friend is higher than an angel, but a man who is God’s enemy is no better than a beast! Reckon him so and your fears of him will vanish! Goliath was mighty, but so was the lion. He was cunning, but so was the bear. The case was only a repetition of the former combat.
Just as you and I say, sometimes, “Ah, what I did was done when I was a young man, I cannot do the same now. That trouble which I bore so patiently, by God’s Grace, was in other times. But this affliction has come upon me when I am less able to endure it, for I have not the elasticity of spirit which once I had, nor the vigor I formerly possessed.” When we want to escape from some arduous work, we do it by trying to show that we are not under the same obligations as in former days. We know in our conscience that if we did great things when we were young we ought to do greater things now that we are older, wiser, more experienced and more trained in war–but we try to argue our conscience into silence.
If the Lord helped us to bear with patience, or to labor with zeal after all the experience we have had, that patience and zeal should now be easier to us than before. Alas, we do not argue so, but to our shame we excuse ourselves and live ingloriously. I know a man who, today, says, “Yes. What we did in years gone by, we did in our heroic age, but we are not so enthusiastic now.” And why not? We are so apt to magnify our former selves and think of our early deeds as of something to be wondered at but not to be attempted now! We are fools for they were little enough in all conscience and ought to be outdone!
Oh, dear Brothers and Sisters, this resting on our oars will not do! We are drifting down with the tide. David did not say, “I slew a lion and a bear so I have had my turn at such bouts. Let somebody else go and fight that Philistine!” Yet we have heard people say, “When I was a young man I taught in the Sunday school. I used to go out preaching in the villages and so on.” Oh, Brother, and why not do it now? I think you ought to be doing more instead of less! As God gives you more knowledge, more experience and more Grace, surely your labors for Him ought to be more abundant than they used to be, but, alas, you do not look on it as a parallel case, and so make excuses for yourself.
She points out the difference, though the trouble is virtually the same! Would it not be far better if she pleaded the same promise and believed in the Lord as she did before? One man will say, “Ah, yes, I did, on such an occasion, run all risks for God. But, you see, there is a difference here.” I know there is, my dear Brother, there is a little difference and if you fix your eyes on that, you will drill yourself into unbelief! But difference or no difference, where duty calls or if you should be called to bear such an affliction as never befell mortal man, before, yet remember God’s arm is not shortened that He cannot deliver His servants! You have but to commit yourself to Him and out of the sevenfold adversity you shall come forth a sevenfold conqueror!
We are very apt, too, to look back upon the past and say, “I know that there are some grand things the Lord did for me and my venture for His sake turned out well, but I do not know what I should have done if a happy circumstance had not occurred to help me just in the nick of time.” We dare to attribute our deliverance to some very “happy accident”! It is very base of us to do so, for it was the Lord who helped us from first to last–the happy occurrence was a mere second cause! And cannot God give us another “happy accident,” if necessary, in this present trouble? “Alas,” our unbelief says, “there was a circumstance in that case which really did alter it, and I cannot expect anything like that to occur now.” Oh, how wrong this is of us! How we lose the force of that blessed reasoning from parallels which might have supplied us with courage! God grant we may break loose from this net!
Possibly our coward heart suggests “Perhaps, after all, this deed of courage may not be quite my calling and I had better not attempt it.” David might have said, “I am a shepherd and I can fight with lions, but I was never trained to war, and therefore I had better let this Philistine alone.” He might, also, have discovered that he was better adapted for protecting sheep than for becoming the champion of a nation. We must guard against the use of this plausible pretext, for pretext it is. Brethren, if we have achieved success by the power of God, let us not dote upon some supposed adaptation, but stand prepared to be used of the Lord in any other way which He may choose!
Adaptation is unknown till the event proves it–and our Lord is a far better judge of that than we are! If you see before you a work by means of which you can glorify God and bless the Church, do not hesitate, but enter upon it in reliance upon your God! Do not stand stuttering and stammering and talking about qualifications and so on, but what your hand finds to do, do it in the name of the Lord Jesus who has bought you with His blood! Prove your qualifications by bringing Goliath’s head back with you and no further questions will be asked by anyone–or by yourself!
So, too, sometimes we frame an excuse out of the opinions of others. We are apt to feel that we really must consider what other people say. Our good brother Eliab may be a little crusty in temper, but still, he is a man of a good deal of prudence and experience. And he tells us to be quiet and let these things alone and, perhaps, we had better do so. And there is Saul. Well, he is a man of great acquaintance with such matters! He judges that we had better decline the task and, therefore, upon the whole we had better exhibit that prudence which is the better part of valor and not rush upon certain danger and probable destruction.
This seeking advice and following cowardly counsel is all too common! We know that some strenuous effort is needed and it is in our power, but we desire ease and, therefore, we employ other men to weave excuses for us. It would be more honest to say outright that we do not want to do any more. Were we more full of love to Jesus, this unworthy device would be scorned by us and in sacred manliness of mind we would scorn the counsel which tends to cowardice. Others cannot bear our responsibility–we must, each one, give an account of himself to God–why, then, yield to the judgement of men?
Oh, Brothers and Sisters, fling this folly to the winds! Obey the dictates of the Holy Spirit and close your ears to the advice of unbelief! Men or women consecrated to God, if the Lord impels you to do anything for Him, do not ask me, do not ask my fellow Church officers, but go and do it! If God has helped you in the past, draw a parallel and argue from it that He will help you in the present. Go, and the Lord go with you! Do not fall prey to that wicked unbelief which would rob you of your strength!
III. The last thing is RESULTS. The results were, first, that David felt he would, as he did before, rely upon God alone. Come to the same resolution, Brothers and Sisters! God, alone is the source of power! He alone can render real aid! Let us then rest in Him, even if no other help appears. Is not the Lord, alone, enough? That arm which you cannot see will never be palsied. Its sinews will never crack, but all the arms of mortals upon which you so much love to lean must, one day, turn to dust in the tomb. And while they live, they are but weakness itself. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah there is everlasting strength. David had found wisdom’s self when he said, “My soul waits only upon God, for my expectation is from Him.” David resolved, again, to run all risks once more, as he had done before. As he had ventured himself against the lion,so would he put his life in His hands and engage the Philistine. Come wounds and maiming! Come piercing spear or cutting sword! Come death, itself! Amid the taunts and exultations of his giant foe, he would still dare everything for Israel’s sake and for God’s sake! Soldiers of the Cross, if you feel that you can do this, be not slow to put it into practice! Throw yourselves wholly into the Lord’s service! Consecrate yourselves and your substance to the grand end of glorifying Christ, fighting against error and plucking souls from destruction!
David’s next step was to put himself into the same condition as on former occasions, by divesting himself of everything that hampered him. He had fought the lion with nature’s weapons and so would he meet the Philistine. Off went that glittering royal helmet which, no doubt, made his head ache with its weight! Off went the cumbersome armor in which he found it very hard to move! In such a metallic prison he did not feel like David a bit and, therefore, he put all aside and wore only his shepherd’s frock! As for that magnificent sword which he had just strapped by his side, he felt that it would be more ornament than use–and so he laid it aside with the rest of the trappings. He put on his pouch and took nothing with him but his sling and stones.
This was the old style and he did well to keep to it, for the Lord saves not with sword and spear! We are all too apt to get into a fine harness and tie ourselves up with rules and methods. The art of getting rid of all baggage is a noble one, but few have learned it. Look at our Churches! Look at the Church at large–is there not enough red tape about to strangle a nation? Have we not committees enough to sink a ship with their weight? As for patrons, presidents, vicepresidents and secretaries, had not Christianity been Divine it could not have lived under the load of these personages who sit on her bosom! The roundabouts are worrying straightforward action out of the world. We are organized into strait waistcoats! The vessel of the Church has such an awful lot of top-hamper that I wonder how she can be navigated at all! And if a tempest were to come on she would have to cut herself free from nearly all of it.
When shall we get at the work? If there should ever come a day when Brothers will go forth preaching the Gospel, simply resting in faith upon the Lord alone, I, for one, expect to see grand results! But at present, Saul’s armor is everywhere! When we get rid of formality in preaching, we shall see great results! But the Churches are locked up in irons which they call armor. Why, dear me, if we are to have a special service, one Brother must have it conducted in the Moody method and another can only have Sankey hymns! Who, then, are we that we must follow others? Do not talk to us about innovations and all that–away with your rubbish!
Let us serve God with all our hearts and preach Jesus Christ to sinners with our whole souls–the mode is of no consequence! To preach down priestcraft and error, and do it in the simplest possible manner–by preaching up Christ–is the way of wisdom! We must preach, not after the manner of doctors of divinity, but after the manner of those unlearned and ignorant men in the olden time who had been with Jesus and learned of Him! Brothers, some of you have too much armor on! Take it off! Be simple, be natural, be artless, be plain-spoken, be trustful in the living God and you will succeed! Less of the artificer’s brass and more of Heaven-anointed manhood is needed! More sanctified naturalness and less of studied artificialness! O Lord, send us this, for Christ’s sake. Amen.
The ultimate result was that the young champion came back with Goliath’s head in his hand! And equally sure triumphs await every one of you if you rely on the Lord and act in simple earnestness. If for Christ, my Sister, you will go forward in His work, resting upon Him, you shall see souls converted by your instrumentality. If, my Brother, you will but venture everything for Christ’s glory and depend, alone, on Him, what men call fanaticism shall be considered by God to be only sacred consecration and He will send you the reward which He always gives to a full, thorough, simple, unselfish faith in Himself.
If the result of my preaching this sermon should be to stir up half a dozen workers to some venturesome zeal for God, I shall greatly rejoice. I remember when I commenced this work in London, God being with me, I said if He would only give me half a dozen good men and women, a work would be done, but that if I had half a dozen thousand sleepy people nothing would be accomplished. At this time I am always afraid of our falling into a lethargic condition. This Church numbers nearly 5,000 members, but if you are only 5,000 cowards, the battle will bring no glory to God! If we have one David among us, that one hero will do wonders! But think what an army would be if all the soldiers were Davids–it would be an ill case with the Philistines, then!
Oh that we were all Davids! That the weakest among us were as David and David, himself, were better than he is, and became like an angel of the Lord! God’s Holy Spirit is equal to the doing of this and why should He not do it? Let us call to Him for help and that help will come! I must just say this word to some here present who lament that there is nothing in this sermon for them. Unconverted persons, you cannot draw any argument from your past experience, for you have none of a right kind. But you may draw comfort, and I pray you do, from another view of this story.
Jesus Christ, the true David, has plucked some of us like lambs from between the jaws of the devil. Many of us were carried captive by sin. Transgression had so encompassed us about that we were unable to escape. But our great Lord delivered us! Sinner, why can He not deliver you? If you cannot fight the lion of the pit, HE can! Do you ask me, What are you to do? Well, call for His help as loudly as you can. If you are like a lamb, bleat to Him, and the bleating of the lamb will attract the shepherd’s ear. Cry mightily unto the Lord for salvation and trust, alone, in the Lord Jesus! He will save you! If you were between the jaws of Hell, yet, if you believed in Him, He would surely pluck you out of destruction. God grant you may find it so, for Christ’s sake. Amen. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON–1 Samuel 17:23-51.HYMNS FROM “OUR OWN HYMN BOOK”–73, 674, 681.


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Located about 5 miles from town, this cabin sits on over an acre and is one of the few unique properties in Red River that offers both large, open Mountain Views, as well as River Frontage. You'll be able to enjoy breathtaking mountain views from the front deck, walk down to the river and fish right from the backyard, tell stories around a large backyard fire pit, as well as relax on the covered back patio without ever having to leave the property.
Inside of Camp Griffin, you'll find a beautiful mountain cabin where you'll immediately feel right at home. A large, open living room and kitchen will greet you at the entry and offer plenty of seating for relaxing next to the Wood Burning Fireplace or watching Satellite TV. The living room features a Sleeper Sofa and a gorgeous vaulted wood ceiling that looks up to a large open loft with a full bed and a twin bed.
Off the living room, on the main floor, you'll find two bedrooms, each with a Queen bed, and great views out the windows. A full bathroom separates the two rooms and an additional full bathroom sits just off the living room and kitchen.
The kitchen offers a full size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and a large counter with ample seating for all of your guests. Take a step past the kitchen toward the back of the cabin and you'll find another large open area with a full size dining table and a large open game area complete with a pool table. From here, you can walk out to the back deck or head upstairs to the Master Bedroom and Bathroom with large Soaker Tub and separate shower. In addition, a large laundry room with full size washer and dryer sits just off the Master Bathroom.
Camp Griffin offers a large driveway with ample parking for multiple families. While Upper Red River Valley road is generally maintained in the winter, 4 wheel drive is recommended in the winter as conditions vary and can change rapidly.
Red River Ski & Summer Area	 Skiing Facility 5.23 mi.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Hicksons construction practice has experienced construction law specialists with an acute understanding of complex legal and technical issues associated with property development and construction projects.
Our lawyers appreciate that no two projects are the same. We apply our market knowledge and commercial insights of the building and construction industry to offer tailored advice to our clients to overcome project or site specific challenges and to achieve our client’s commercial objectives for the project.
We are committed to delivering practical legal advice to our clients by listening, and being responsive, to our clients’ needs.
advice on legislative requirements related to a construction project.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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THERMTRONICS INTERNATIONAL™ is affiliated with one of the most respected and trusted names in miniaturized thermal controls … Portage Electric Products, Inc. (PEPI™) Our mission is to offer a wide selection of mostly standardized thermal control devices at the fastest service possible. Our products include both standardized versions of PEPI bimetallic thermal controls and a selection of the best thermal controls from other manufacturers worldwide.
Our roots in the thermal control industry run deep. As an outgrowth of Portage Electric Products, Inc., we have been built on the shoulders of three generations of electrical engineers who pioneered the use of bimetallic thermal controls in thousands of applications, including appliances, automotive, battery packs, heaters, industrial, lighting, motors, transformers, and many other products.
We have been doing business around the world for many decades and are skilled at coordinating global shipments that must arrive at the right place and time.
We have developed an enviable reputation in a safety-oriented industry where there is no room for error. We realize that our products are sometimes the only thing between safe operation or a dangerous malfuntion in our customers applicaitons. All products are quality tested to insure reliabiltiy.
Our only business is distributing reliable and affordable thermal controls. Our commitment to customer service ensures you will get the right product for your application at an affordable price and with an on time delivery.

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Cobh Ramblers F.C. - Drogheda United F.C.
Entree: € 5,- Aanvang: 19.15u.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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Most people won’t leave home without their cell phones. In fact, these devices have become the hottest accessory lately. That said, it makes sense to want a customized phone case that not only protects the phone but reflects your personal style, as well. This is exactly why FACTcases created unique and artistic cases that keep your phone looking fabulous, while also offering some of the best protection available. To bring their product to the masses, they turned to website developers Osky Blue in McKinney, TX, to create a website that is just as exciting as their cell phone cases.
You add your own personal style to just about everything in your life: your vehicle, your home, your wardrobe. So why not do the same for your cell phone case? FACTcases recognized this need and created a customizable cell phone case that allows users to display their own personal sense of style while protecting their phones at the same time.
What sets this company apart from other phone case manufacturers is they allow their customers to have complete control over the customization process. Almost every element of the cases, including the design, material, color, hardware, finish and pattern, are selected by the customer. After the design is chosen, the company then makes the customer their one-of-a-kind case, using the best material, equipment and expertise available.
FACTcases is the brainchild of CAD/CAM specialist Trey Burns. He came up with FACTcases when he couldn’t find a case he loved for his own phone. Drawing upon his 20 years of machining experience, Burns created the company that is now ready to launch after two years of prototyping and testing.
When FACTcases realized the need for a website that could reach the audience it desired while displaying its merchandise in the best way possible, it turned to the experts at Osky Blue. Their website developers were able to determine what would best suit the cell phone case company’s needs and then implemented it with an easy-to-use and attractive website.
Osky Blue created a website that features high-quality graphics, SEO-enriched content and tools that allow for easy navigation on the site. Osky Blue also provided a link that allows customers to contribute to the FACTcases Kickstarter campaign.
To check out the FACTcases website, visit factorycases.net. To see the Osky Blue portfolio and find out what kind of website we can build for your company, visit oskyblue.com or call 866-675-9411.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


text: Bracco-Eisai Co., Ltd. was established in 1990 and is the full-function pharmaceuticals subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A. in Japan. Bracco-Eisai Co., Ltd. holds the marketing authorizations of the contrast media products, Iomeron® and ProHance® and copromotes these contrast media products with the joint venture partner, Eisai Co., Ltd in Japan. Bracco-Eisai operations include a head ofÞce located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo and a factory in Honjo City, Saitama Prefecture.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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I attended here for an Accounting degree awhile back. I do not feel that I got my moneys worth. I was left owing alot of money and nothing to show for it. Later I enrolled in Lexington Community College and had to start all over because none of my credits would transfer. I am so disappointed that I did not learn after I not only wasted my money but time to when I could have went to another school and finished sooner.
Anytime you are looking to throw a party or gathering you can come here and get everything. They have party favors, decorations, and gifts. I have went here and bought a large quanity of lasagna before and just kept it frozen for quick dinners for my family. I also held a anniversary dinner for my parents and went there and bought everything I needed to make a perfect family gathering. This places offers items for many occasions and they have everything in one store. Their staff is friendly and their prices are reasonable. If you looking for a place to get your party items and take some of the pressures off you try checking here.
While we needed to be away from our house for a few days we also needed somewhere close to it. So we choose to call here. I was extremely happy with the choose we made Holiday Motel was not only clean but offered great rates. They have continental breakfast each morning, inroom coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators.
I love to go here and get pampered. You feel just like a queen. I went here for a manicure and pedicure. They put you in this chair that massages you while they massage and give you your pedicure then you go over to sit in a chair while they give you a manicure. I absolutely was in heaven . This is one place I would recommend anyone to go to . They were very thorough in cleaning their instruments while they were working and the staff was friendly too. I think every girl and guys too should go there at least once after that you will be hooked. By the way they arent that expensive either.
When I am wanting to play a game of golf or drive some balls sometimes I head here. It was voted the number one public course in Kentucky. It has four sets of tees so that beginners and advanced players to can be challenged. It is a beautifully designed course and Somerset Creek is located on the grounds of the course. They offer banquet facilities, group outings, and golf lessons for individuals or groups. This is not a very expensive place to play either.
I was just out driving and enjoying the weather and got the muchies when I spotted Giles. I went in and bought a bag of chips and drink. I was greatly impressed with the selection of items in this small store . It was well maintained and the staff person was very friendly. They were not expensive either.
My family went for a day trip to Shaker Village. We first went to visit the exhibits which takes a few hours to see all. Then we went to visit the craft stores which both offered some very unique Shaker reproductions of furniture, and gifts. They have even won awards for this crafts. After our shopping we decided to a little trail blazing. So we went to check out some of the trails so that we can come back at a later time for a hike. This is a beautiful and unique trip for the family to enjoy.
My husband and I went to Acorn and Fox Inn located on the cliffs of Lake Cumberland. It was so romantic and not to mention relaxing. Everything about this place was beautiful --the rooms , the house, and especially the location. If you wanting to spend some time away from home this is the perfect place because it doesn't feel like a hotel atmosphere it has a more "comfortable" feel to it. They have deluxe breakfasts and King size beds like your home. You know the special touches. So call Myrna for more information about staying at Acorn & Fox Inn.
When I was expecting my child I wanted to still look as chic as I possibly could . Luckily I found Baby Mine Maternity. They specialize in modern fashion for expecting mothers. I did all of my maternity shopping here. I bought comfortable and stylish outfits for work and play here. My sister-in-law who is expecting now for the first time asked me where I bought all my maternity clothes because she loved them . So Guess where she is gonna shop. They are reasonable on their prices and the quality is good too. So check them out for all your maternity needs.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


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Blockchain by definition is a secure/shared auditable ledger which enables sharing of digital assets. This fundamental is the core of the proposed system.
With the proposed new system for Electronic Health Record, we prioritize patient as the most important beneficiary simultaneously building trust and confidence for all the other parties involved.
The $80 Billion healthcare industry observes medical error as the 3rd leading cause of patient death due to lack of availability of a patient’s clinical history – claimed by Johns Hopkins University researcher. With the proposed system, every patient will have a unique identity over blockchain network and his clinical data generated at various stages will be stored with his unique identity as EHR digital asset on the blockchain network. This immutable data can be accessed by the necessary parties involved.
Healthcare domain will see considerable and beneficial impact once Blockchain based systems are adopted across the Patient and healthcare provider ecosystem.
Auxledger is the next generation Blockchain infrastructure built with a vision to solve the issues of scalability, interoperability and flexibility faced by Enterprises while moving on Blockchain for mainstream adoption.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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The Archaeological Zone of Cañada de los Gatos is an emblematic landmark on the island’s pre-hispanic archaeological scene, made up of diverse enclaves which years ago used to form an individual unit; a coastal population that sprang up along the mouth of the ravine at Mogán and developed into a large settlement with an important urban structure. The stone houses that made up the village of La Cañada de los Gatos, La Casa de Las Siete Esquinas, the burial pits and tombs of La Puntilla and Las Crucecitas and the burial caves, are scattered around the eastern slopes of the ravine, very near to its mouth. These are the archaeological remains that are preserved to this day.
The Archaeological Area of Cañada de Los Gatos has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest for its scientific relevance, its importance within the Chronocultural framework of its indigenous people, and for its state of preservation. It is a coastal settlement that lies in a strategic spot, and was chosen by the ancient inhabitants of the island for the ideal environmental conditions it offered them: a fine climate, running water from the ravine, good quality soil, fine climatic conditions for farming and a coastal location which offered abundant marine species, a key component of their diet. This is what the archaeological excavation work has uncovered. It is estimated to be more than 1,300 years old.
Nowadays, this Archaeological Area is set up for visitors to walk around, linking up the different areas of this former settlement, offering an exceptional experience by providing an insight into the lifestyle of the Ancient Canarians, while at the same time offering superb views over the Port of Mogán and the mouth of the ravine from its viewpoint and cafeteria.


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One of the best things about Dana White is that he is always brutally honest. While he obviously has a blind spot for a lot the UFC's problems and tries to frame its negatives in a positive way like all company presidents tend to do, he is unapologetically real when it comes to talking about tons of stuff that other executives might hesitate to speak about.
As is typically the case prior to a big pay-per-view (PPV), White has been on something of a media tour this week. One of his stops on that tour was a sit down with Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports. During the pair’s conversation, White touched on a very interesting topic – increased drug testing for his fighters. Unsurprisingly, he is against the idea. What was mildly surprising, however, is why he’s against it.
That’s a very salient point. Nick Diaz, one of the UFC’s most notable stars, was suspended for an entire year over a positive marijuana test. It’s ridiculous that legitimate performance-enhancers and drugs like marijuana carry the same sort of penalty.
"If you randomly test them and then [the results] came out, you'd get the exact same suspension [for using marijuana] as you do for using PEDs.
"I do not think the penalty should be the same for taking marijuana as it is for [using] performance-enhancing drugs," White added.
The idiocy of the current one-size-fits-all punishment for positive drug tests in MMA has been covered in depth many times. Few in the business think it makes any sense. As is the case with most major moves, though, it’s hard to get the wheels of change in motion.
"I don't even smoke marijuana, but it's [expletive] illegal and you shouldn't do it," White said. "OK? But the guys are going to get busted [for testing positive for marijuana] and they're going to get the same suspension they would for a PED. When you take a performance-enhancing drug and you go in and you face another fighter, you can hurt him. You know what I mean?
Amen. It would be great if someone with a lot of sway in the MMA world, like the UFC President, took a stand on the matter.
UFC, Dana White Taking a Stand on PED Testing to "Save the Sport"


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The Club Managers' Association (Singapore) is holding its first annual Golf Get-Together & Networking Night at the Champions Golf Course on 18 Aug 2017. This event is open to all members and members' guests. CMAS welcomes all parties particularly interested in getting a step up into the golfing and recreation industry. Registration closes on 11 Aug.
The Seletar Country Club (SCC) held their annual Mercedes-Benz Charity Drive in support of two beneficiaries – Nee Soon GRC, Yuhua SMC Community Development and Welfare Fund charity.


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NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon raised $600,000 for charity Friday with the sale of his personal 2016 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R at the Barrett-Jackson in auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The car was hammered sold for $400,000, but the buyer immediately donated it back to be sold again. It was hammered sold a second time for $200,000.
Gordon said it was easy to make the decision to sell a car directly from his garage to raise funds for the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, which supports pediatric cancer research, treatment and patient programs.
“When you interact with those kids (fighting cancer), you realize how special that (cause) is,” he said before his car hit the auction block.
The Corvette is the first street-legal car he has sold to benefit his foundation.
“This thing is unreal,” he said of the Corvette, a special edition vehicle with Z07 Performance and 3LZ Preferred packages. It is one of only 570 such vehicles with that equipment. It also has carbon-fiber ground effects and hood, magnetic ride suspension dampening and 6-piston front brake calipers.
Under the hood is a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 engine capable of making 650 horsepower and paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Lyla, a cancer patient from the Phoenix area, accompanied Gordon on the block to auction the car.
“I’m a race car driver. I like to see what the car can do, and I definitely did that,” he said with a laugh.
The interior is suede microfiber with power heated and cooled bucket seats made from carbon fiber and suede.
Sitting next to Gordon as the Corvette rolled onto the block was Lyla, a young girl battling cancer who lives in the Phoenix area. She said she was nervous, but excited, to appear in front of a crowd of thousands to help Gordon sell the car.
“It’s really cool and special that he is donating his personal car to (fight) childhood cancer,” she said.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Product categories of I Beam, we are specialized manufacturers from China, I Beam, Hot Rolled I Beam suppliers/factory, wholesale high-quality products of Steel I Beam R & D and manufacturing, we have the perfect after-sales service and technical support. Look forward to your cooperation!
I-beam, also called steel beam, is a long strip of steel with section shape. I-steel is divided into ordinary I-beam and light I-beam. Section Steel with section shape is I-shaped. I-shaped steel, whether ordinary or light, has relatively high and narrow section size, so the inertia moments of the two principal axles of the cross-section are quite different, so it can only be directly used to bend the members in the plane of their webs or to form lattice members. It is not suitable to use axial compression members or bending members perpendicular to the web plane, which limits their application scope. I-beam is widely used in building or other metal structures.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Purchased from an estate in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, this rose wreath quilt is dated 1941 in embroidery. In excellent, bright condition, it measures about 81 inches square.
16 floral wreaths, each measuring about 14 inches in diameter, fill the central field.
A 2 inch green sawtooth border is in turn surrounded by an 8 inch border in plain white.
Quilted in outline, and with a vine pattern in the white border, at 6 stitches per inch.
The backing fabric is turned to the front and hand stitched to bind the quilt, and the date of completion embroidered in red thread in one corner.
The fabrics used in piecing the quilt are 19th century calicos in double pink and green with reverse appliqued solid cheddar centers in each flower. We assume that the top was assembled long before the quilt was finished.
The backing fabric is plain 1930's bubblegum pink.

industry_corpus2: Others


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Books always have been windows to the world beyond the reader’s experience, and it remains true even in a communications universe dominated by television, movies and online streaming. And nowhere is that window more crucial than in prison, where books aren’t just reading materials but insight on the outside world, and instruments of rehabilitation and education.
Unfortunately, during this summer, someone used prison-bound books for something else, converting them into banned contraband. Several state prison staffers became ill from contact with book pages that had been soaked with a synthetic cannabanoid known as K2. To prevent that form of drug smuggling into prisons, Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced in September that inmate’s families and support groups, such as Pittsburgh’s Book ‘Em and others, no longer would be allowed to ship books to inmates. Instead, inmates would be limited to volumes in existing prison libraries and to ebooks, which was problematic because many inmates and their families could not afford the necessary electronic devices.
The ban produced a flood of letters, petitions and protests to Wetzel, Gov. Tom Wolf and state legislators. And to their great credit, they listened and came up with a compromise.
Now, families, friends and support groups will be able to send books and magazines to specific prisoners through a central prison clearing site in Bellefonte, Centre County. The books will be screened for drugs and then delivered. Newspapers may be sent directly to inmates where they are incarcerated, and will be screened there.
The compromise is a smart one that serves prison safety while recognizing the high value of reading materials in fostering literacy, rehabilitation, education and inmate contact with the world outside their walls. It would have been easy for prison and state government officials to maintain the broad crackdown in the name of safety. It’s a good day whenever government leaders decide to do the more difficult, but right thing.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Use Biml for free with BimlExpress, get more features with BimlStudio, or start with our pre-built data warehousing framework, BimlFlex.
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In addition to operating APRS, we'll also be active on HF and VHF+. You can watch for spots from us on the SOTAwatch2 site.
Last year we didn't quite know what to expect; we ended up bringing way too much stuff and it was all way too heavy. This year weight is a primary concern and we don't plan on making the same mistake again.
My friendly postal carrier dropped off a box just yesterday which contained the new heart of my station. I've heard good things about these new LifePO batteries so I figured I'd get one to try it out for myself. So far I'm impressed. I've not really put it under a load test, yet, but if it really gives me the watt-hours that it says it will at ~3 lbs, I'll be ecstatic!
Another change is that I'll be bringing my Elecraft K1 with SOTABEAMS Band Springer Midi antenna. This is an extremely lightweight HF setup and has proven itself to work quite well (you can read about my adventure activating Emmaville Mountain North up in Pennsylvania with this setup).
We'll be on the air from the summit starting Saturday, 15 July 2017, morning (likely around 1400Z) and will stay on the air until early to mid afternoon. I'll be chirping on APRS (WG3K-7) if you need to get a message to me while we're up on mountain!

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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As a mid-range tennis shoe that appealed to fashion conscious recreational players, the Club C 85 started off life as a staid, white leather tennis shoe. The classic low top tennis silhouette is so versatile, that it would be a real shame to leave it entirely to the dress code enforcers of the world.
The Club C 85 TG takes a more colorful approach to this casual fixture. Tonal suede uppers and a classic gum rubber sole replace the standard lilywhite. It’s the difference between a polite game of tennis outside, and an indoor squash court with one of those hard rubber balls rocketing directly towards your head.


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Why use Selenium web driver?
Also Selenium is used in Automation testing of web applications. From Example if you want to test that by filling the form on your website will redirect the users to correct page than write a test to make sure of that.
I will use Python language to give you people a short demo of How to use Selenium web driver for Scrapping data from web pages. Development platform will Ubuntu 14.04.
For this post I'm gonna use PhantomJS as it is widely used in developing crawlers. So open up your terminal and run the following commands in order to download and copy phantomjs into bin directory.
Now its time to install Selenium web driver using pip. Create a virtual environment and activate it. For installing Selenium, run the following commands.
At that point you'll have all that you need to start writing your first scrapper using Selenium.
In the following example we will be scrapping href link of an Instagram profile picture and than will download that picture. In my case I'm gonna scrape profile picture of official Gotham-Instagram.
Now create a learning-scrapping.py file in your project directory and import all the necessary modules.
webdriver will be use to create an instance of a PhantomJS and than we'll use that instance to search anything on that web page using xpath queries. Now get the profile url from Instagram and store it in a variable.
Now create a class which will be use for scrapping data from the given url.
Now in __ini__.py create an instance of PhantomJS browser and assign it a window size.
Ok, we have now an instance of a PhantomJS browser and now its time to give that browser a link/URL. In order to that there is a function called get(url) which takes a url as an argument. Call that function using self.driver.
""" Scrape Instagram prfile picture href link and than download it """
Now query using function find_elements_by_xpath(). This will return a list of objects that will match the xpath query.
Now that you have successfully scrapped an Instagram profile and fetch a url for the display pic, its time to download that profile picture. Add the following line to download the image from a given url.
After the execution of this line, image will be downloaded to your project root directory.
Congratulations! You have created a very basic script using Selenium that will scrape url of an Instagram profile picture. But its just a small demo of Selenium. You can do a lot more than just getting urls from a web page. You can interact with the page elements e.g filling text fields, choosing an option from a drop down menu, clicking buttons and almost everything that you can do on an actual web browser.
You have just started and there is a lot more that you need to look into it and explore Selenium. So here is a very useful link that will make you an expert.
Feel free to comment below if you face any problems in getting started with Selenium in Python. I will surely try my best to sort it out, Thanks.


text: Optional video signal input cable for the GBS-8200. Aprox. 30 inches long. Plugs into the CGA/VGA input of the GBS-8200 Video converter.


text: Hey Buddy!, I found this information for you: "Ramaphosa Vows To Recoup Cash Stolen". Here is the website link: http://www.theweekly.co.za/2019/ramaphosa-vows-to-recoup-cash-stolen/. Thank you.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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You get the error "object moved to here" when trying to redirect to a page or even opening it directly.
One reason could be that the begin site is turned on, but there is no site defined.
Turn off custom front end or specify a page to redirect/utilize.
This is the error we get.
To check, hop over to the workflow tab > custom front end. This is what we see. As you can see, the begin site URL is empty; this will cause this error. Simply correct it by turning begin site off, if not needed, or specify where this is rerouting to.
Browser shows 405 error - HTTP verb used to access this page is not allowed.


text: Bianca Williams, the debut author of the SIDELINED series, was born and raised in Baltimore County, MD. She discovered her love for creative writing at college while pursuing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Finance & Management. After graduating at the top of her class, a 15+-year career in finance, and co-founding an event planning company, Bianca began penning her fictional biopic series. When she isn’t writing, Bianca is an active volunteer in her community. She currently resides in Maryland with her daughter and four-year-old Morkie.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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We have many opportunities to demonstrate our confidence or otherwise, but perhaps the most obvious example is when we are talking to an individual or a group.
Those who have low self-esteem or confidence are likely to mutter, to stutter and to avoid eye contact. Those who are highly confident and sure of themselves will speak loudly and proudly.
So with that in mind, how do you go about communicating as confidently as possible and helping to ensure your message comes across well while also making you look sure of yourself and of what you’re saying?
The first tip is to talk more slowly. When we are nervous, we will often speak more quickly without even realizing it. This is a result of neurotransmitters being released which slow our perception of time and which encourage rushing.
Simply slowing down then will greatly increase your sense of calm and authority. Not only that, but by giving people longer to hang on to what you’re saying will let your words have more impact and drama. This also suggests a trust in what you’re saying – it shows you aren’t worried people will stop listening – whereas rushing makes us seem like we’re worried people are just going to move on!
Watch any big celebrity talk on TV and you’ll notice they tell lots of stories and they always build suspense and use rhetorical questions. They’ll use repetition and leave big gaps. This takes huge confidence, but if you can pull it off, then you’ll have an audience eating from your hands!
One of the most important things you can do to demonstrate confidence as you speak is to maintain eye contact. This is true if you’re speaking with just one person and it shows that you aren’t afraid to meet their gaze and to speak to them as equals. It’s also true if you’re speaking to a crowd however, in which case you need to look at everyone and to ensure they are all following and included.
Finally, remember that communication is only somewhat verbal. More of what we mean is conveyed through body language and this is why it’s so important that your body language reflects what you’re saying. Be passionate and let your arms do the talking along with the words you’re saying. You’ll appear more honest, more confident and far more engaging!

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Obviously, the easy money would be in a Grand Theft Auto V version for the newer consoles and (gasp, could it be?) PC. There are no guarantees that a PC version is even coming at this point, but given the architectural similarities between coding for PS4/Xbox One and PC it wouldn’t be a huge stretch. We’ve previously speculated (based on Rockstar’s history with PC versions of GTA) that a PC copy would show up around, well, now, but despite several clues that hasn’t come to pass.
If not GTA V, then perhaps a new Red Dead title? If that were the case, one would hope they’d do a PC version this time around.
Outlier options would be a brand new title, some salvaging of Agent (the mysterious Cold War themed spy game that’s been in apparent limbo since its announcement), or the long awaited sequel to Rockstar Table Tennis.
Incidentally, Take Two did rather nicely for themselves in their latest financial report, and have an Autumn line-up which includes some confirmed PC releases: Borderlands the Pre-Sequel, Civilization: Beyond Earth and Evolve. At least we’ll have those if Rockstar fails to deliver on PC again.
Related: Game On: What makes a great video game protagonist?

industry_corpus2: Gaming


text: Drama. It's 1958 in Brooklyn and a gang known as The Deuces are running the streets of their neighbourhood - but things change quickly when a big shot drug dealer arrives. Wanting to keep drugs off the streets, The Deuces go to war with the dealer and his wise guys.


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The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead and participates in cross-functional teams to optimize machining process development for quality, cost and capacity improvements. Identifies opportunities and implements capital plans and equipment layout changes. They will need to evaluate and analyze machining costs, trends and constraints. The will also be responsible for working with EHS members to review machining safety and make necessary improvements. They will leads and participates in Lean events, and supports other projects and initiatives as necessary. This position offers the potential for future leadership positions in operations and engineering.
Evaluates machining processes and identifies process improvements related to programming, fixturing and tooling.
Identifies, implements and tracks machining cost savings initiatives.
Designs workholding and tooling using 3D modeling and CAM software.
Supports machining process improvements at Farris international facilities.
Generates manufacturing documentation including programs, set-up sheets and visual work instructions.
Leads projects and associated teams to justify and implement capital appropriations including tooling and machining equipment.
Leads and participates in Lean & Six Sigma Events.
Works with Quality & Supply Chain to detect, evaluate & eliminate quality issues and to reduce the cost of manufacturing.
Leads, trains & develops personnel to improve their skills and abilities.
Maintains an orderly work area and clean environment.
Promotes a safety culture in Farris facilities.
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
Must be experienced in Lean/Continuous Improvement tools including 5S, set-up reduction, value stream mapping and CEDAC.
Must have great communication skills and be a team player.
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Rejoy Fashion places a high importance on information security and within our Group we already comply with a number of standards that also focus on information data security.
Rejoy Fashion will be complying with the GDPR as a processor and controller of data and have been planning and developing a programme of works which will deliver what is required by the legislation. This will involve working with our suppliers and partner organisations to ensure they can meet these obligations.
we are already undertaking a systematic review of the data we store, manage, maintain, collect, process and control. This includes offline storage and paper records. Assessments of the data will review information flow, any data transfers, risk reviews, and structural position in relation to Lawfulness, Purpose, Minimisation, Accuracy, Consent, Limitation, Integrity & Confidentiality, Record Keeping and Accountability.
we will undertake training on the GDPR and its impact on the new policies, procedures, and responsibilities in this new regime.
running alongside the work already underway, we will be reviewing the controls in place, or required.
where relevant and related, we will be using all reasonable endeavours to ensure that our third party and suppliers are complying with the GDPR.
we will be reviewing our technology platforms to analyse their operation, security, compliance in order to ensure that they meet the standards we have laid down and identify any gaps and risks.
GDPR mandates that the processing of personal data can only be undertaken when at least one of six criteria has been met. The most obvious choice for businesses already working with data is 'legitimate interests'. The legitimate interests basis has three elements: identify a legitimate interest; show that processing is necessary to achieve it; and balance it against the individual’s interests, rights and freedoms. Rejoy Fashion operates within industrial B-2-B markets. As such we acquire / build data for the sole purpose of highlighting the availability of our data capture operating within these sectors.We do not undertake mass / 'spam' broadcast marketing that targets non-relevant individuals or organisations with irrelevant information. That said, Rejoy Fashion recognise that not all target contacts that are relevant to it's operations will wish to receive information on the organisation's products. Rejoy Fashion provides an easy 'one button' unsubscribe process that enables email recipients to be automatically and permanently unsubscribed from its master mailing database. Should recipients prefer to contact Rejoy Fashion directly via other means, such as email or letter, with a request to be unsubscribed then these requests are processed within 24 hours and the requesting party notified directly of the deletion of the data. Rejoy Fashion maintain a stance of 'legitimate interest' which has been ratified by external GDPR consultants.
We will continue to monitor the programme up to the target date in May 2018 and beyond.

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The last five years saw a massive number of new companies adopting cloud, but many of them are rethinking what role it should play in their business.
CompTIA’s latest Trends in Cloud Computing study found that although nine in 10 companies say they use cloud computing in some part, there’s a significant shift in how they use it.
The study showed that more businesses adopted cloud for non-critical uses than they did last year. While last year 42 percent said they were in the “full production,” or most serious, stage, only 33 percent put themselves in that category this year.
Seth Robinson, senior director, technology analysis, says this indicates a “refinement” and not a step backward. Many of these companies are new to the technology – 23 percent have been using cloud for less than one year – and are still learning about what role it should play in their business.
He said an example of refinement is private cloud. In his conversations with IT managers, they’ve used that term in a broad way. That prompted him to ask what they meant by “private cloud.” In many cases, they’re talking about a hosted data center.
The majority of the 500 respondents (74 percent) are using software-as-a-service (SaaS) in their businesses, while 42 percent are using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and one-third (33 percent) are using Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). However, IaaS is growing the most rapidly. SaaS adoption remains healthy and established, but Robinson said the findings should encourage channel firms to rethink their approach.
The common mindset has been figuring out ways to resell and migrate, but Robinson said it’s all about wrapping value around those solutions.
“Rather than thinking of trying to resell Infrastructure-as-a-Service or migrat[ing] your client’s workload into cloud infrastructure, how can you as a channel firm use infrastructure as a service on the back end to provide a service for your clients where they don’t necessarily have to even be aware of what the underlying infrastructure is?” he queried.
The partners that are already operating hosted data centers are “well along this path,” he added.
“How can they act as a traditional channel company that’s fitting these elements from the vendors and the creators of these things into the hands of their client? And those opportunities are there, maybe more so around SaaS and IaaS, but I think the larger question going forward has to be how they can create their own value by using these things as components,” he said.


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Yesterday, in a drive by shooting by Palestinian terrorists 7 Israelis were hit, including a 21 year old pregnant woman. The shooting occurred at a bus stop near the Town of Ofra located in the West Bank. IDF troops nearby responded by firing towards the vehicle, which fled.
One of those wounded was a 21-year-old pregnant woman named was in serious condition after sustaining wounds to her upper body.
Doctors were forced to deliver the baby prematurely by emergency C-Section.
This morning, the hospital’s director said the woman’s condition stabilized during the night after surgery, while the baby’s condition worsened and was now in critical condition.
The woman’s husband was also severely wounded, but after surgery is also in a stable condition. The other 5 who were shot at were hospitalized with ”slight” to ”moderate” injuries” in which 2 of them were 16 year old girls.
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wa. - Amazon has begun testing Scout, its first auto-piloted delivery robot.
Scout, which sort of resembles both a small cooler and the upper half of a garbage can on wheels, is currently rolling around the sidewalks of a suburban Washington county delivering packages. The fully-electric, six-wheeled robot moves around at a walking pace with a human buddy - capable of maneuvering around squirrels, kids, and any other potential surprises.
At least, that's what Amazon is hoping. The company chose a calm, less-trafficked location to test out six Scouts. If successful, the company will think about how to implement them in different cities.
As you can imagine, there are a plethora of potential hazards. Heavy sidewalk traffic, troublesome teenagers, steep hills, wide-open rural areas, etc.
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SHANGHAI, June 25 -- China's steel prices are likely to continue to weaken in the third quarter, as the steel industry suffers from growing supply and ebbing demand, a senior official of Shaoguan Iron and Steel Group said on Friday.
"The steel industry has entered a long downturn. Some mills have already cut production in June," said Deng Yong, deputy head of the strategic development department.
"Steel prices are likely to keep falling in the next three or even five months. The biggest uncertainty comes from the property sector, and demand growth in other sectors is also slowing down."
Shaoguan Steel, a mid-sized steel mill, holds a 20-percent stake in Guangdong Steel Group, in which Baosteel Group holds the rest 80 percent stake.
Steel prices in China have softened in recent weeks on poor demand prospects in the domestic market, and as the government removed export rebates for some products.
"Steel mills are struggling -- they are either making only a tiny profit or are already in the red," Deng told an industry conference, adding that spot iron ore prices were not falling as sharply as steel prices.
SGIS Songshan Co Ltd (000717.SZ: Quote) is Shaoguan Steel's listed arm.

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Now that swimming season is over, it is time to winter-proof the pool. This autumn, consider pool maintenance to make sure that your pool tile will be safe from freezing temperatures. This way, when swimmers return, the pool will be ready to go.
Pool tiles can crack during wintertime. Cracked pool tiles can result from pressure caused by incorrect water levels. A damaged bond beam may also be the culprit. Additionally, Pool Center pointed out that the tiles may not be frost-free. Not all pool tiles are proofed for the winter, so double-check that the tiles in the pool are appropriate.
Take a look at the expansion joints.
The expansion joints in the pool allow for temperature change. According to Redbeacon, the caulking on the joint can wear down and crack over time, so be sure to seal it properly before winter arrives. Otherwise, water can get in through the joint and behind the tiles. When the water freezes, it expands and causes the tile to pop off. It is possible for water to freeze in the expansion joint itself, which will also cause loose and falling tiles. In addition, it can also lead to beam damage.
Water level is crucial in winter-proofing a tiled pool. If the water level is too high, it can damage the pool tiles upon freezing. The surface water will expand and place too much pressure against the tile, causing it to crack. It is advisable to keep water levels some distance below where the tiles are to prevent any damage.
Winter can be harsh on pools and can possibly cause a lot of damage. There are many factors to consider, from seals to water levels to covers. However, calling in some pool maintenance may not only ease the job but also provide a professional eye that can spot any potentially compromising spots on the pool.
If any pool tiles should fall off, refrain from repairing them right away and call in pool experts to take a look. The problems could very well stem from underneath. Simply replacing fallen tiles will only prolong and extend the level of damage the pool sustains. To ensure the best maintenance of the pool during the winter season, prepare accordingly and do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.

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No other business organisation has the influential lobbying power in the Borough.
The Chamber sits at the very heart of the local business community embodying R I S E to its members.
The Chamber works closely with local government to help influence and shape the policy, strategy and action affecting businesses in the Borough.
The Chamber can also raise any commercial grievances its members may have to the Borough Council.
The Chamber exists for the benefit of its members, which include businesses large and small, from all industries and services.
Members of the Chamber Executive Committee sit on a number of local authority panels and act as the voice of the local business community in matters such as crime, parking, planning and licensing.
The Chamber represents your interests. Join now and help your business grow!
An invaluable source of information.
The Chamber will keep you up-to-date with matters which could be crucial to the success of your business, such as planning applications, crime prevention initiatives and strategic decisions under consideration that could affect the direction the town takes in the long-term.
The Chamber will send you regular mailings with information on local business-related issues, plus a diary of forthcoming events.
The Chamber will offer you advice and guidance to help you develop your business. It organises talks by business leaders and local politicians on topical issues.
The Chamber regularly holds social functions and networking events at which members can get to know each other, discuss common problems and opportunities and look for new business – and have fun with like-minded people.
The Chamber can send your promotional literature to its members in one of its regular mail-outs at a bargain rate.
A directory listing on this website where members can promote their products and services.
Members events and offers in another section of the website.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – a member only feature enabling members to utilise Chamber facilities and market to the Chamber database to build their own following, grow knowledge in a specific area, take certain action and a number of other possibilities.
Discounted access to events, workshops and networking sessions.
The Chamber regularly meet with the Leader of RBWM Council, the MD of RBWM Council and key members of their team to discuss issues that are of interest to members as far as the development of Maidenhead is concerned.
The Chamber has been instrumental in getting the Council to agree or change policy when it is at odds with the wishes of Chamber members.
Mailing of the member events and offers to the Chamber database.
Hosting a lunch a monthly breakfast club.
Hosting dignatory such as our local MP The Rt Hon Theresa May, Prime Minister. Theresa is very interested in the workings of the Chamber and its members and has attended many Chamber events.
The Chamber has close links with other organisations like FSB and IOD and the leaders of both of these organisations in Berkshire .
We encourage members to take an active interest in the workings of the Chamber and we invite new members to participate in Chamber initiatives.


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Master craftsman, acclaimed singer/songwriter and globe-trotting performer David Olney has released more than 20 albums over four decades, including six live recordings. His music has been prominently featured in ABC-TV’s Nashville and his stellar songs have been recorded by Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Del McCoury, Tim O’Brien and Steve Young, among many others. Catch up with David on his weekly live, You Never Know streamcast – starring the Bard performing a song and sharing the story behind it – every Tuesday on DavidOlney.com and YouTube.
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Legendary Nashville session player, Charlie McCoy played on a couple of songs of mine. What an inspiration. A total pro.
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I have been having varying degrees of success building a simple VCO from the designs in Thomas's book Making Music with the 3080 OTA.
The VCO section is working nicely now on my veroboard design. But my problems are with getting the current source to work correctly.
I have tried building the "Easy Exponential Current Source" which ought to suit my needs. However the pots range is unusable.
All the range is within the 1/3rd of central position on the pot - at either end (upper 1/3rd and lower 1/3rd) the VCO bottoms or tops out with the frequency remaining the same for the rest of the range.
I can't work out how this is adjusted? Or why it should be so.
Seems wrong that the super simple solution works better!
If only the middle third of the pot is useful, add a 100k resistor between the 15v and the top of the pot and another 100k between the bottom of the pot and the -15v (assuming you are using a 100k pot).
I've built that vco using the precision expo source and there is no stepping.
I agree that you might have the transistors in wrong? I laid out my board (accidentally) for matched VBe BC560 type transistors vs. 2N3906 (the C/B/E pinouts are different for the different transistors--doh!).
Helps to pay better attention to Eagle parts placement Just something to check I guess.
With BC559's the current source worked perfectly for about 8 octaves. Trimmed out the V/oct by ear. Works great and temp compensation is good as well.
I am having matched 2N3906 version fabbed up at EasyEDA now. I guess we'll see if that works....it should.
Update. Matched 3906 version of the TH 3080/13600/13700 expo current source works great. I have tested on both 3080 and 13700. Yep, the thing really works.
It's a really good design, simple and easy to build.
hats off the the mighty TH!
I'll post more on my website one of these days.
Paul: one more thing I noticed when I was building this: make sure you have the right cap value in the VCO stage (tied to the OTA). I didn't when I was breadboarding and the thing only went to like 4K an never higher.


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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has joked that her four-year-old daughter North West would be a better person to run the US than President Donald Trump.
The 36-year-old shared her preference for the White House in an interview for the September issue of Harper's Bazaar Arabia magazine, reports dailymail.co.uk.
"Not the President now. Anyone can run the US better. My daughter would be better," Kim said.
She added: "We've worked so hard to get to where we were and to have so many things that we were so proud of in our country, to just literally revert backwards is the most frustrating thing.


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Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee are just around the corner, and do we have an inside scoop for you! Players have already been hard at work team building, and we want to help you get started with your own when the game launches on November 16th!
We’ll begin with the Pokemon that everyone has been itching to team build with, the stars of the show! Check out our Pikalytics team builder to start organizing your squad, and receiving suggestions on how to fill those teammate slots!
These moves make for fantastic coverage on Eevee, along with the various perks they bring to the table. With the new Candy mechanics, Eevee becomes a powerhouse backed by majorly inflated stats, making it equally (if not significantly more) powerful alongside the giants like Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise.
Eevee runs well with supporters like Mew and Muk-Alola, as well as the new offensive Paralysis spreader Melmetal. Most teams of the new format will likely look to include the fan-favorite mascot, so be sure to bring some moves to account for the type matchup! Dodrio and Chansey are both popular choices for a fighting slot in the party.
If Rock Slide wasn’t enough to drive people mad with the singular flinching chance, Double Iron Bash will provide two flinch rolls per turn on the opponent’s Pokemon. That, alongside the Thunderwave move slot, means your opponents may not be attacking near as much as they’d like to.
Melmetal has been pairing nicely alongside Eevee, Mew, Zapdos, Venusaur-Mega and Pikachu.
Chansey mirrors will be a common sight, as they make for a bulky lead choice that can spread early condition before Eevee can come in to provide the cures. If you can force your opponent to waste a turn on switch-in, followed by a wasted turn on status cures, you gain a major tempo advantage in the fight.
Venomoth partners well with Eevee, Aerodactyl and Alakazam to account for its vulnerabilities in singles battle.
Popular Alakazam partners may be Muk-Alola, Rhydon and Chansey.
This would hardly be a Let’s Go article without mention of the other mascot. Pikachu, while not seeing play nearly as heavily as Eevee got a new kit of moves as well in the new titles.
None of these moves provide as broken a toolkit as Eevee’s new toys, but will be fun to experiment with!
That will be all for our early summary of Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee! Hopefully we’ve managed to provide you a firm head start into team building for the new games. While they may not be the most competitive games, there’s always room to make an interesting format if the community comes together!
Let us know what you think, and enjoy the brand new games launching November 16th! If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up your copy today!


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~Designed to be doodled in, this 60-day devotional for teenage girls offers a practical yet creative way to engage in Godâ€™s Word.
Doodle Devotions for Girls presents 60 inspirational devotions by Nancy Taylor written especially for teenage girls on topics that concern them. Each devotion contains a doodle prompt to help girls get those creative juices flowing as they reflect on what theyâ€™ve learned.
As girls read and doodle in this book, they will learn a little about themselves â€“ who they are and who they want to be â€“ and they will learn about God â€“ who He is and who He wants them to be. The great thing is, the more girls discover about God, the more they will understand themselves and the happier they will be with who they are.