The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-09

welfare he can do nothing-for partizans and
Spectators he appears ready to do everything.
sermon OF the Rev. Dudley A. Tyng-Politics
I'm the Pulpit.
AT the close of the last month the Rev. Mr.
Tying, of the Church of the Epiphany h-Phiadel-
phia, delivered q sermon to his oSaEegation
which has made no little noise, even in that peace
full city. 1t was of SO extraordinary character
that he was interrupted in its delivery, and in
formed the next day by a resolution of his vestry
that they disapproved of his conduct and pro-
tested against its repetition.
And the Vestry was right. The Rev. Mr..
Tying, forgetting his character, his place and his
duty, launched forth into the sea OF politics,
dashed into its angriest waters emulating their
froth and foam, their violence, and their bitter
ness The Kansas difficulties the slavery ques-
the subjects Of his discourse, and their various
aspects and consequences were minutele argued.
He attempted a vindicaton of his ow1 course,
though one Of the ministry, for expressing these
views, and has finally published his sermon, to
let the world see what he has done.
Whatever reluctance we may have had to
speak of the conduct of gentleman so well cs-
teemed by his friends, is gone with the publica-
ton Of the sermon. 1t is challenge TO the pub
lie, and the press may take it up.
We therefore do not hesitate to pronounce il a
most unjustifable departure from the obligations
and the duties Of a christian minister to have de-
liyered such q sermon. II is violation Of the
precepts Of the Gospel disobedience to the COM
mands Of the Saviour and an offering to the spirit
Of darkness and confusion.
If there be anything plainly set forth in the
New Testament, it is that Of submission to the
laws--to the powers that be; Of gentleness mode
ration and patience under the evils incident TO
discussed the validity Of the Roman laws. Paul,
when in bonds, prepared to submit himself 10
their decision, when, by the least exercise Of his
own power, or that which he might have i'm
plored. he could have set himself free and placed
himself in safety. Ny kingdom, said the Prince
OF Peace, Is not Of this world; but his modern
followers arc determined 1t shall be.
And IL Is historically true, that whenever the
clergy take part in political strife II becomes
bitter, relentless and bloody. Being habitually
respected at least for their office-considercd as
the ambassadors Of God-they have weight with
those over whom they are placed, and unfortu-
nately too often step beyond their sphere, and
forget, like other ENJOYS, to follow their insruc-
tons
Most Of the internal wars OF France, OF Eng
land, Of Germany, Switzerland and Italy have
been owing to the bigotry and intolerance Of the
clergy. Most Of the blood shed on the scafIold,
at the stake and - the sword has been 50 by
means Of clerical violoce. The most dangerous
Of all national Disorders are those where the
ministers Of religion become active politicians;
for the natural sSnse Of wrong which produces
discomfort in ne minds Of men, becomes insanity
when il Is fed with the fires which priests know
how to kindlc.
n Rev. Mr. Tying Is an educated man; he
bs1aO to body Of Christians who have hithcr-
TO shown sheir good sense and their true piety
in lexhg these vexcd questions alone, leaving
the issue to God and to the impression His spirit
shall make on the hearts Of men. He should
have initiated the example Of his brethren, and
refraned his lips from evil rs they have done
theirs. But be has taken the responsibility, and
must abide the consequences. II remains TO be
seen what will be his future position among
them after this noise from his sounding board.
If the preacher finds himself called to make
politics his theme and the laws his study-if he
proposes TO enter the arena while he denonnces
political lfc--let him take off his gown aud de-
sccnd from the pulpit Let him initiate the ex-
ample Of Everett, Bancroft and others, who re-
solved to employ their 'talcnts for manxsdv in
some other way than that to which they had been
set apart. We know where to find these men
when they discuss political questions, and we do
not wish to 90 to any church to be instructed in
constitutional and municipal law.
Az to the subject matter Of the discourse, we
have too frequently expressed our opinions to be
expected TO repeat them here.
All the raving and oil the ranting Of fanatics
and fools cannot conceal the fact that slavery