The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-10-24
CADlz OHIO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER a. 1860 "' ss'.sea 9


is in him. The alternative is before US, to have
our faith stand in the wisdom of men. or in the
power ofGed. Faith cometh by hearing and
hearing by the word Of God" UngodIy men
may wrest the scriptures to their destruction,
but their unbeliei will neither weaken the foun
dation nor render the faith of God Of no effect.
Again; it must be remembered that divine in
fuence flows to the souls Of men in the channel
of the word. It is the Sword Of the spirit slso.
| What is human speculation or eloquence 10 the
thoughts and words ofthe Holy Ghost, for the
awakening Of souls dead in sin? Here Is less
on for preachers and hearers of the gospel
| What AL example have we in the Master? He
prayed for the sanctfcation Of his people only
through the truth "He expounded unto them,
in eli the scripture, the things concerning him
self" was the history OF his preaching "Then
opened be their understanding that they might
understand the scriptures" was the moral Of
bis divine influence upon the soul. Let US imi
tate him as his instruments. You have the se-
cret Of the eloquence OF Apollos, when you know
that he was at once "fervent in the spirit' and
mighty in the scriptures"
And lastly, let the word Of God written upon
our memories and hearts by the Spirit be our
preparation to Withstand the evils OF adSersity
and temptation, and to die. Light flashed up
on the soul of Bishop Butler, on his death bed
in the recitSl Of the words "Him that eometh
unto me will in no wise cast out" Our ven.
erable DR.. Alexander, as he approached bis
end, rallied his thoughts. and put to flight his
temptation by means Of single verse. Eleven
years ago / attended the death scene oi q ven-
cradle elder, whose mind was at any moment
recalled from perfect wreck OF memory and
! thought by the name Of Jesus, or passage Of
scripture, proving that "the word oil God abb
deth forever" G.a. -s.
Recess till P. N.
TUESDAY evening. Z. P. II.
A sermon was preached BY Rev. R. Y.
Dodge. . -sqs --,.---
Rev. DR.. Janeway, Of the Synod of New
Jersey and Rev W. Russell, Of the Synod of
Pittsburgh, were invited to take their seats as
corresponding members. .-.......
Adjourned to meet at 8 80 A. ". Weines.
day.
Concluded with prayer. ...t ......
Synopsis Of AZ.
Sermon of Rev. R. v. Dodge. Of
wheeling, Vn., before the synod
OF W bceiiMg, in tas6 PrcshyferiaM
Chnl ch Inn Cadix. on ''The Mncin-
pIOycd tnIeMt of the Church."
The text was in I'd Chronicles, 81, 2l-"And
in every work that he began in the service of
the house of the Lord x hedid It with alihis
heart, and prospered" "sts 1'4 @3t .
The influence eserted by Hezekiah upon the
religious interests Of the people is shown in
Ahe passage Of which the text forms. the close
Israel arose to high state of piety and pros
pcrty hhaer his reign and the king himself
occupied an exalted position of favor with God
and man. The reason is given in these words,
in which three things present themselves. -.,
1st The work in witch be was ehgased-
the Lords work--the highest and hobest en-
ployment even 'or q kings-better than affairs
OF empire, marshalling OF armies, acquisition OF
territories, or bubbles Of fame.
3D. The spirit with which he did it-"he did
it with all his hear,".-and it is only with the
heart that such work can he done. Love only
is the rIle Of obedience here.
Sd. The resuit--he prospered--shown in the
blessing he himself experienced, and in the
happiness OF his people. "~.'
The speaker thcn proceeded to show that
the same Characteristic may apply to every one,
who is at all ineres'e ed in the cause Of true re-
ligion. The Spirit of IIezekiah may be and
should be the sririt OF any one who processes to
be the child OF God.
In contrast with this activity of Hezekiah;
he curse Of Meroz, as pronounced in the song
OF Deborah and Barak was presented. curse
because Of their refusal to join in the work of
the Lord and the effects OF it are shown in the
complete blotting out of Meroz rom all human
know ledge, even it's very site is not known.
And a similar curse rests npon all inactivity.
1t is law OF nature that powers disused tend
to destruction. So also in religion and grace
All moral powers, not used or perverted, will
wither and die,-experience shows this. The
lesseDing Of moral susceptibility is clearly seen,
as one passes through life, neglectful Of duty
and careless upon the interests of the soul.
We must employ our own moral powers,
and the means given us, il We would grow
prosper. ,.m
And vet how much inactivity in the Church
Of the Redeemer. How many are careless even
in attending to their own spiritual groweth, and
the securing OF their own GROWN. Is there not
danger that many will perish from very idle.
ness in the fied "The kingdom of heaven
suiereth violence, and the violent taketh it
by force" How can they enter who scarcerly
recognize the nature Of the conflict.
And how many do-ootaings there are In the
Church who speak not, act n st, give not in this
blessed cause. The Lord presents his field as
vineyard, and says, "Go work +" Many perhaps
begin to work. but how soon they weary and
sleep--yea, sleep till the Master coineth to reck
on with his servants. How confounded, how
overv helmed will they appear, thus awakened.
And is there not fear, lest they may awake only
TO find themselves lost? =A'>
Thus do we see patent iact. How many
might do much, and yet do nothi'g g. Our
Youths the parents who have taken the VOWS
OF their children's baptism, the officers OF the
church, even ministers, foil to do their duty
Oh! when will Gods people awaken to do their
responsibility, and in direct snswer 10 their Of
forts glorious day Of prosperity shall dawn on
Zion. 'a'*
The speaker then went on to give some rca-
sons Tor this inactivity, aaasat 98
lst. Not that God does not require all. and
from every one! r1Ss &#@' eaaf o3 5.t
I'd. Not that there is no opportunity for work
The work may be distributed into the follow.
ing classes "' s1t's t'hiaf'a''.i 'as =. 9"
j. Pastors and preachers. O. Esisrs, Dea-.
cons, church officers with speciaisp spiritualpo pow.
ers. g. Sabbath school iDstfuctors--a noble po-
sition. S. Colporteurs and tract distributors.
5 Visiois--llow much can pious" females do.
s. Outside efforts, by word, prayer and affec.
tiouatc cntrcaty.. z. BY aims giving 8. By
Eiitblulness 10 all The dUtics soF the Church, at.
tendance upon Sabbath services and prayer
me5t1gs. Great good can be done by such
A;j;cence. i.1idH ,t.0a fIeLh tsit, st y
Sd. A third reason found in the low standard
Of piety. VI g nnata a' L"i 't ifss I
q 4th. "A want of oversight and direction on