Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-15
Irrom our corrc.nondeni sain, Paul-No. II

WAsHISGToE, Sept IL 1887.
FiRsT SERMON IN THr CAPToL.-Knowng that
YOU like TO have the first of every thing, whether per-
tanning to law or gospel, country, JOY
row. take leave to send you outline OF the first
sermon IN the Capitol, by the Rev. 4. Fisk of
Charleston, s. g., which to me has been source OF
more edicaon than all the electoneering and squab-
bling OF the preceding week Many avail themselves
OF these occasions TO take seat on the floor who 9TH
erwsc would be squanderng their tune and wasting
their means IN the various haunts Of wee and dissl
patton which abound IN this enlightened city more
inan any other; and therefore this portion Of the pro-
Ceedngs ~ as interesting and as worthy OF encour
agement as the portion which costs uncle Sam S24OO
per diem.
One great beauty in Mr.. Fisk oratory Is, that il
yer sayors Of birthstone, he curseh not neither does
he swear, as many of eur evangelical teachers are
wont to do; he tells what course 10 pursue in this
transitory world in order to obtain good situations"
In the world Of happiness; aud his style is so unaf.
fected his delivery distinct, his language 80 chase
and glowing that he never fails to rivet the attention
OF his hearers.
delahed could they have drank IN the melody OF eo-
auencc as il fell from the lips of the speaker But
"a this could not be they will doubtless appreciate
ylur publication OF the sample which herewith trans
init and which they should all transcnbe the first
pare of their albums After describing the situation
of the wor a. previous the introduction of christian
ity-the moonless midnight of mind wrapped in dark.
ness tina might be felthc proceeded In the follow
in glowing strain;
y III lnelG ~ any tlllnE wat NOfh shOuiu pDZe
abeye all things else IS the christian religion. In
Inc heather wsrld, and even under the Jewish dis
pensauon, has been well remarked she was not
allowed 30 hold that elevated rank for which she is
40 pre-emnently qualified Christianity made her
ta equal aid the friend of man y made her sanctIiy-
INC influence known and felt in all the holy relations
fife, a. neighbour friend daughter, wife, mother
Where bu, ia christian lands, IS woman's worth
Known. appreciated, and honored2 Where else does
she cxerce such deep potent influence over the dcs-
finv of maui How importantis the truth OF rcvela-
1Ion 10 her whose smiles call iHto exercise the fist
sympaihes that spring into existence in the infanc
bosom--ghose kind care chcrshos the first germ OF
the dawnng n,ellect-who teaches the stammerng
t,ngue to lisp s FIRST prayer to the maker Of countless
worlds whose meek lessons of undying love follow
ns into the busy haunts Of men, and live in us, TO
guide and save, when she lives among the purified
IN the paradise of God
"The mother of your children Is necessarily their
FIRST instructor; 10 her Is committed the more imme-
date duty OF watching, with ccsscess care, over our
carrier years; is her privilege 10 direct the first ex
pansions ~ the budding faculties. And can II be OF
slight Importance in what manner this responsible
dltyis perforneA1 IRE influence Of those early lss-