Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1858-10-01

ed By success. No Indifferent spirit will ac-
conplish anything worthy of cur notice or re-
gard. This is true in every department in life
AMI all have seen that great achievements
have been proceeded by this decision Of pur-
peso-
81 will get TO myself name, and die Meth
er uuhonored or unsung,' said an aspiring
youth. Years fed swiftly by; the unknown
youth had become the mau of world wide fame,
aud learned senators listened in treathless ST.
iepce to the words of wisdom aud eloquence
which fell from bis lips.
~Ihls poverty can, i shall no longer en-
drre,' said ano. her, and girding up all the en-
ergles Of his nature, summoning all the strength
OF hrs athletic frame, he started in pursuit of
wealth. For atime bis progress was tardy,
bat his purpose was unchanged. He reached
| the acme of his nlost sanguine hopes. His
ceR "a were filed, broad acres waved with
! gSaden harseats, and his ships ladened wish the
afsrctandizc of ether lands east their treasures
| at his feet.
Here upon the altar of my God lay N.Y.
sell, my all, and heneefoTth live unto him
who died for me and rose again. said third
The heart of the young convert was fixed like
navil'sof old. lie lived for Christ He la
bored for Christ. He bore the light of the
gospel te far of heathen land. He laid
deep and broad the foundations Of the christian
church, and then with shout went up to
haven.
/ al these were men who With different OBJ
jseis IN view, were alike resolnte and nmoya-
bic in their purpose. Their success does not
sdrprise Us. The very spirit with which they
started ont was prophetic of their aud. And
CHRISTIAN brethren, If you would do great things
/ fa Christ, for him who redeemed you unto
! espd by his blood you mnst enter this broad
/ ield Of labor with the fixed determina-
| tion TO do whatsoever your hands find to do,
ana that with your might.
| 2. Unwearied Perseverance is another ele-
ment Of success. The goodness of many is
! Ike tho morning cloud and the early dew which
s1on pass away. Many are like to meteor
! which fiashes aeress troubled sky and then
goes oat in darkness. At one time they are
| apparently full Of zeal, wiling to engage with
earnesiness in every good work, and every
where expressing In strongest terms their in-
ferest in the work of the Lord But 10 a lit
tie while their zeal is spent, AMI instead of
I gathering with as they scatter abroad. Moth
lug valuable can be accomplished without per-
severance What we need is not mere ex-
pressions of interest, however fervent, which
! fall
ssLike snow-hakes in the river,
moment white, then gone forever,'
but earnest, perseveripg action. Therefore,
whatever the sphere you occupy, and whatever
the work you attempt for Christ, do not be easily
discouraged, do not gro0 aceary an tCeii-doing,
bat whilst God gives you work to do, aud
strength to perform, perseUere in your efforts,
and with the blessing of God you shall sur
mount all obstacles, and accomplished the work
he has given you to do.
3. With a cordial recognition of your de-
pendenca upon God you must engage in his
service. Without divine assistance we cen ac-
complish nothing. You may scatter broadcast
the sacred scriptures, bAt unless God open the
blinded eyes, the heart is uninfuenced by di-
vine truth. You may bring men to the
sanctuary, the gospel may be preached in all
Its purity and with all the JUNCTION of fergent
piety, and yet, unless God accompany with di-
vine power and energy the faithful and earnest
exhibition oe his truth, we labor in vain, and
spend our strength for naught. Paul may
plant, and Apollos water, but God alone can
| give the increase. Trust got, then, in your
uuai6ed efforts. Look unto God for direction
| and blessing. Do what you can, then relying
for success upon power above, beyond, God
will do through your instrumentality what you
alone could never effect.
III. The encouragement Dhich toS haze to en-
gage in The soork Of the Lord, "'Fhe God of
heaven, he will prosper u.s." Undertaking
work which has for its end the glory of God
employing means which God approves, !aboring
with unwearied perseverance and an abiding
sense of dependence on divine power, We may
confidently expect success.
!. God works through the lnstrumentallty
of means. He hereby indicates his willingness
to work by us. AS God by an Invisible hand
overthrow the walls of Jericho, without the
interposition of human agency he could have
re- built the walls of Jerusalem, But he had
ordered otherwise. And Nehemiah, persuaded
that God had appointed him to this work, and
believing that the time to enter upon 1t was
come, replied with unwavering faith to the ere
mics of Israel. sThe God of heaven, he will
prosper us therefore we his servants will arise
and build.o
God has appointed us as the medium through
which he will communicate gospe; light and
blessing to others. Hence he says to bis peo-
pie; aye are the light of the world" We
therefore, have encouragement to labor for the
enlightenment of the world and the salvation of
men, And every association of christian men
| actuated by proper motives, and employing
proper means, shall receive Gods benediction,
and their labors shall be crowned with abundant
success
q Every command in tue word of God d.
recting us to personal exertion, or united ef-
fort, encourages the hope that God will pros
per u.s. When God says to me, 'sWhatsoever
thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might,
| am persuaded that obedience will ensure sue
cess. Aud when you, members of Christ's bo-
dy, the church actuated by regard to his will
seek to bring the young under the influence of
the gospel, you have no reason for discourage
ment, you have reason to expect that God will