The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1859-12-29
Religious.

Last Sabbath being Christmas day, sermons
were preached in most Of the pulpits in this city,
appropriate to the occasion In the Methodist
sermon from the words "Peace on earth, and
goodwill to men," The theme of the discourse
twas Peace; the means Of its securement and the
rue basis upon which it st..rest. The speak
er glanced at the present aspect of the nations
especially our own. Although our tional hori-
zon is overspread with clouds portending evil yet
virtuous and intelligent action, aided by the Cos
pei of Christ, can avert the impending storms
and perpetuate the blessings of peace.
In the Congregational Church, Rev. Mr.
Hutchins preached discourse in the evening
suited to the occasion, and calculated to impress
suitable reflections in view Of the closing year
He selected for his text the words in the 10Th
verse of the End chapter of Ruth "Where hast
thou CLEANED to-day ?" The speaker assumed
that every man was gleaner-he was gather
ing either good or evil. The text was made the
basis for urging upon every hearer, the duty of
making the personal inquiry "have l made
moral and religious progress duriag the year
rstrogression? The importance of such per-
sonal application of the text, was urged with
earnestness and soemnity.
In st. Marks Catholic church the early morn
ing service commemorative of the nativity of our
Savior, was held, The incidents of the Shep-
herds, and the "Star in the east so beautifully
described in the 2nd Chapter of st. Luke's Cos
pei, were made the subjects of discourse on the
occasion. In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Reordan
delivered an eloquent discourse, on the senti
ments suggested n..the first chapter of St.Johns'
gospel, particularly the words found in the 18th
verse /: "Andhe '0Ord aoaS made flesh, and drceIt
among u.s.
In st. Mathew Episcopal church, Rev Mr..
Mcnamara preached sermon from a passage
IN Isaiah, giving promise of the coming of our
Savior. The object of the discourse was to ex-
hibit the complete fulflment of the promise of
his coming the verify Of his being the true Mesi-
ahthe foundation of the church, and ofthe chris.
tian religion.
Rev. j. Lothrop, preached sermon to the
Free Congregation, north side of the river, enti-
tied, "Christmas." He founded his remarks on
the words in Galations: "Ye EoJSerue days,
months and gears ; / am Gfraid Of yOu, lest /
bestOo labor on you in rain" One Of the leading
objects of the speaker was to show that the Gus
tOmary observance of particular days, was con-
trary to the teachings Of the scriptures. Such
observances being calculated to detract from the
spirit and requirements of the gospel.
In the Baptist church, Rev. Mr.. Lull preached
a sermon on the nativity of the Savior. The
speaker did not regard it conclusively settled
fact that the day observed as Christmas, is the
day of the year on which the Savior was born.
He adduced some evidences showing its proba-
BILE occurrance at some other season of the year
at all events its exact date could not be defn-
itely determined. Still, the precise period ofthe
nativity was not to be regarded as essential
The main points it the sermon, were The hu-
mility of the Savior; his exatation, and his
work.