New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-01-09
&c Divine Electricity"

In the course OF his remarks at the very interest
ing meeting in Bleecker-st. Church, Monday after
noon Rev. Mr.. READ said that those who had COM
pared the recent movements and indications upon
the map of the world with the prophetic declara-
tions Of the Word OF God, must be convinced that
He is making signal, rapid, and grand preparations
for the universal and triumphant reign of Christ
We are daily learning how to understand the bold
and sublime imagery used by the holy men of old.
who spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost
and thus our faith is strengthened As an ustra-
tion ofthis idea contemplate for moment that COM
prehensive prediction OF Isaiah" Every valley
shall be exalted and every mountain and hill shall
be made low: and the crooked shall be made
straight. and the rough places plain, and the glory
of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see
it together these indeed pregnant words and lead
rs TO look for bold and sublime movements upon the
surface of the world in their ulhment and we are not
disappointed True the language is hgurative-and it
may not always have been easy 10 determine what was
meant by the Udllcys and mountains, the crooked and
rough places referred to in the prophecy nor could
faith anticipated how these impedmens TO the pro.
gress Of the Gospel should be overcome.
But, from present point OF observation we discov.
er reality which has all the vivdness and grandeur oil
the prophetic imagery.
The love of lucrc-the adventurous spirit of Discove
ry and Commerce,-these agencies, supported and
strengthened by rapid Improvements in the arts and
sciences of civilized and chrstanzed society," have al
ready eht the ends of the earth together and the
rallcvs are indeed exalted" The pride of conquest
and Of territorial acquisition the part of powerful
nation usying itself in manner which will not bear
scrutiny lays siege TO the walls of China and straight
way Mountain is made low.
difficult language is acquired by patient toll and
reduced to written FORM the word OF GOO, and the
religious tract sereoyped In 1t and thus CROOK
ed place" is :" made stra ght."
The distinctions OF caste which have long been OBJ
stnate barrier the spread OF the Gospel now melt
away before the combined influence OF Commerce, Lit
erature and Christianity and thus The rough places
are becoming plain"
! Reflect for moment said he, upon the recent Gov
ornamental Edcts. which have opened the door for the
proclamation OF the Gospel 10 the Three Hundred and
Fifty Millions OF China, and for the spread OF European
Education throughout British India, among many mil
lions more, and say if these things do herald the
Miienual glory OF God God, which al aesh shall see
together"
There is indeed moral grandeur in the aspect OF the
age in the upheavings and overprnings that are going
forward in the world. In addition 10 the features al
ready glanced at there is the growing evidence OF the
weakness and decay The prominent forms OF Poythe
ism which have prevailed over large portions OF the
world for ages the waning OF the Arabian lmposter
power the oninou5 movements IN France and Ger
many the lightning OF motion among the Jews-for,
in this wide valley OF vision bones are indeed moving
bone touching bone, waiting only the Spirits Breath
and in land too. and especially In the Western
portions of il mighty influences consprng to
ce!arse results OF vast Importance to Us and to the
world.
Art and Science, and Commerce and Ambition-all
busy, and GoD OVER ALL is bringing order out OF
confusion and turning the Jealousy pride and the
bigotry of man, to his own praises.
am reminded, ssid he, OF remark made by one of
our beloved Missionaries. in which he compared the
opening lines OF REORGANIZATION between Christian
and Heather lands 20 teSraPhc teires waiting only the
touch OF God finger send the OF salvation round
the globe The thought is soulstirrng and sublime
one Look now the many central points Of Christian In
uepce throughout the globe see the Missionary stations
dotnc here and there the map OF The world the press
is echOing the preachers voice. as Well as uterlng the
word OF God. in language, almost every day
The teegraphic wires LAID, not only through our
streets and from city TO city but the innumeraoe and
measureess channels Of Divine Truth are opening radi
atng and irterscclng, till now the earth Is well
nigh covered with network OF wires, winch the
Holy Spirit the Divine ELECTRICITY can render efficient for
uniting the World 10 Christ
o If tine united iervent cry OF the church was new,
and continually ascending 10 God that be would touch
these wires that He would send forth the orealn OF the
Spirit what might another year bring tortn
But we ought 10 guard against being diverted from our
individual duties aud relations by these general views
There ought to be full and cordial understanding De-
tween the Ministers and private members OF different
churches in reference the present state OF the cause OF
religion among ourselves.
These brethren in the Ministry occupy their several
pulps from Sabbath TO Sabbath we preach and eScort,
ana ingng with the people OF our respective conere
eatons we divide the word OF God linus we toucn'
with The medium OF Divine Power thousands OF hearts
but the saving power is US In God alone resides
We labor In vain But He invites ask this gi-ano
this Is his audience chamber Let then bis promises
snd the way OF His marvellous working inspire Us VIA
! strong faith.