6. Gold. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Gold stands for heaven, the golden home of God. It is there that we shall see him.
7. Purple. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Purple is the royal color. We are children of the King. We bear the family purple mark.
8. Orange. "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Orange is the color of the setting sun, and stands for the glory of God. We shall see the glory of God's kingdom in heaven.
9. A cluster of ribbons, or one ribbon with colored stripes on it, represents the stripes of the garments which the Prophets wore who were persecuted. "Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you, falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."
As each color is put in its place, enlarge on the teaching of the Beatitude for which it stands. Fasten a little sleigh-bell on the base of each ribbon so they will jingle as did the bells on the skirt of the high priest. So the truths of the Beatitudes are like golden bells sending forth their message of truth to the world.
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THE GOSPEL IN THE FLAG
OBJECTS: One Large Flag and a Number of Small Flags
For patriotic occasions this lesson, I trust, will prove to be of value to you. Too much front space cannot be given our flag. Lawlessness and defiance to our Constitution is everywhere pronounced. Use the flag often, and show that we, as Christians, love our flag because it preaches the gospel as well as America's independence.