The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-10

ousposrsg OF Gods spirit spch ne Abe arst fruits,
tae SoaoDusa,) what shall tss oe9-~he work
os Chr siaDs shall 30 supported and encouraged BY tho
hvh 81 all ~ao love the cIuae. rss good nov done
only he seei OF what TO be done hereafter r,e stream
ms con!iaoe tn ow ana 70 increase, deepening and
wseprg al goes, TN bse the waters Of the Propses's
vsiop II swell INTO river tba: cannot DO passed yer;
sod til It's fertile banks there shall spr 5g up treas
whose leaves ahali medicine for tue ma
Nor shall it cease flow when the Jan shall cease 10
shine and the moon shall more appear IN her
brightness; but i shall CONTINUE 70 TOW on, pure and
indicted and clear scrysal around the throne OF Goi
seel pew cbaDpcls for it II he who gives cup Of cold
wafer 70 disciple in the Savour's name shall in wise
loee bis reward, how mach less shall he 90 unrecon
penscd who sba give cup the water of lie from the
ourtao of which whosoever drinks sha NOT thirst sgan9
Freely you have received freely give ne time for action
Shine ye as lights IN the world holding forth your lamps,
that may rejoice the day Of tie Lord ana that your
Sh mo- man % =. se %, Of he
sdeth-the grass whereabouts the word Of the Lord
collection then taken by the ofscers OF the
ciety b hall Of e association, another by being
sung the Rev. Dr. Anthem prosounced the benedic.ion
and the services OF the evening were brought 70 acoee
American and Foreign Christian Union.
The anniversary sermon OF this society delivered
Sunday evening IN the Reformed Dutch church, La
aye,te place. by the Rev. Or. " NcDoaad, Of Prince
TOM The reverend gentleman TOOK ~ s text the l0sh
and 10th Of the first chapter Of the Epse OF Paul
to tho Romans $50 much IN me Is am ready to
preach the Gospel TO you that in Rome also For
not ashamed Of the gospel Of Christ for the power
of God unto every that beleveth the Jew first
and also to the Greek He stated that his subject
"the Christianity that have 70 duse and the
have Of dusng D" He then spoke Of the experience
Of ST. Paul. his sunerngs and the reasons he had for CIV
ing uerance TO the sentence contained in the text From
this no passed consideration Of what genuine Chris
uaniy a. s not profession II is not the observ
Of ceremonies ordinances that have passed away
Hsthe truth contained In the Gospel Of which
exa the mind of man. and teaches him TO look from his
merits, from earthly refugees, TO the "LAmb slain
from the foundation Of the world In whom alsne the
sinner find hope and encouragement his way the
grave, and who is the only one that do anything
towards mpshing the salvation Of his immortal SOUL
The hope that the Christian TO have in Christ s true
faith not merely faith that him 70 be persuaded
that Christ dwelt amongst men, bet faith that MAKES
him know Jesus his Saviour, his mediator his everast-
ing and omnipotent benefactor and the Son Of God.
Having fully and clearly concluded with the nr head Of
his DISCOURSE he proceeded 10 the second in eloquent
and impressive Such the Christ snity said be-
have to druse. 1t is happy and encouraging thing
that in these days many being led to say "wnat
doris Of the church Of Christ have bat one answer
to return, which s-believe in Christ in bis all suf-
hciency, in his mediasorta capacity, and in al the
world. This is the philosophy Of the Gospel; it Is
simple, plain, reaches 70 the capacity Of every one,
ano is void 81 all approach complex philosophy. IL Is
opposed to all sysems Of nea.henism and false CHRISTIAN
y, and in It's very beautiful simplicity com oats and
oyerhrows them rs the object Of this society 10 spread
the truth Of Christianity wherever q false impure
Christianity prevails We have for object the telling
Of mankind IN whatever country or whatsoever cline the
truths, the simp ana beautiful truths Of the Gospel OF
Christ opposition 70 any false system OF Christianity
they may possess. We TO tell them that they have
This work that requires Of the person by whom II
undertaken that he have perfect not only Of the
of those 70 whom he addressed himself but als)
that he be fully conversant OF the truth which he
municses and have unlimited confidence in il beng
word and power Of the Creator This is critical work
undertake II rs work Of love II rs not OF denun-
citation and excement-t is that be done quietly
mildly and in spirit of faith and love; yet the ambsssa
that he Is cndeavorng to dispo What s infinitely mors
dar gcrous aught with evil 70 the hum
when nc auacss aiaee system o. tnan ne al
and vruent disease. Christianity In Itself as pure and
undehed as when Il was preached by the apostles and
in most instances, corrupted BY the Introduction Of
Pagan rites and observances Tho church Of Cnrst has
ts members are now and ihen to be found wsers the
darkest syttems OF error prevail II Is unfair TO say
fancy because certain Of its members have become cor
rupt, would be to say that the bright uminary o.
day mas soet any Of his eugence when his hight dcscends
upon daIkened objects, Ahnes through matter that Is
not fully transparent Errors have been creeping into
the church since Chrst anity has been established
Al the time that the Emperor Constantine Introduced
Christianity 10 the Roman empire by law, great many
OF the erroneous ceremonies that nov prevail IN
the churches Of many processing Christians had
their origin AT that time an attempt vas made
TO magamae good many Of the heathen cerem onies
ofthe time with the doctrines Of The Christians, 50 that
reconciliation between heathensm and Christianity might
be effected. The errors which then introduced have
since prevailed and they OF tho most vital impor
ton. They hs mind away from tho truth and teach
him 70 look TO vain refugees for what Christ alone has IN
something llat viii be Of comfort 70 their souls, not 70
bear philosophy vain words but the truths Of Christ
their simplicity. II s IN view Of this we have 70 deal
with them They are ~ be informed not only churches,
but wherever they may be successfully reached; aud
they to be dealt with in spirit Of Christian eskness,
forben and confidence. The unauthorized Gospsl
be taught 70 the people by for thai pur-
pose. We should no, directly attack systems OF
ihcse only tho branches-we attack the runk
destruction Of the great body Of and superrti.
ton. We INST proclaim upon all occasions the ever.
by faith In tho merits OF the fun and complete
aiopcmcnt 81 the Saviour. We are not, Ia doing
this, 10 make use OF sarcassc SMILES or any oher
that VII sve offence 10 the mod Of the ndvidusi
10 whom ADDRESS ourselves but 70 seek,
principal aim 10 bring the truth with the power OF
voiion home 10 the mind OF iello~ BY the
means placed at our disposal The press an ancy ths
should be used for this purpose me truth should be
called religions press bu Also, and especially the
secular press In the periodical press including great
daily ptsss, have powerful agency. In this De
Used for no other purpose than 20 build up for
tunes for particular IN yidsasi Yes, has boon de-
sisaed for noble pufrose-,o spread intelligence and
dtiusc knovledge. not such powcrfu engine
" be called into the spreading OF the gospel Of the Sa
vourY II must and will be usej FOR this purpose Al tho
present tine there than two III Of the pro
lessons Of Christianity the unconscious victims Of
error Shall who have the gospel and The
Bible remain inactive In the existence OF this state
OF tlingsY No, must rather make use not
only Of own efforts 20 presd the pure truth in opp
the impurities that crept amongst the pro
fesers Of Christianity but must also make OF every
agency disposal within reach for the
pabment Of the object Tho Christianity Of 1858 n
the that OF the days Of Christ and his apostles;
and Il they jealous In tho PRONUNCIATION OF what s
calculated 10 benefit through countless ages the entire
human family. how much more should re ~ho live In the
present day with all Iva progress, enlightenment and pro
lection W s'ord encouragement, The Christian minis
ers, many OF whom possos hs gifts OF eloquence AMI
learning not thoroughly qualified for the sprsscns OF
The truth They have net IRE GIT Of Goa % qualify them