The national Republican., 1860-11-30

Lord our Cod" Romans, I'd chap, Sd and 4th
verses Not knowing that the goodness of
God leadeth to repentance"
The minister said that the three ideas in the
text were we'll calculated to awaken sentiments
becoming this day. As church, we had much
to be thankful for, both as,xo its immediate
congregation and to the church throughout the
land. While various sections of the nation
were at variance with each other, the different
branches Of Christs church were becoming
firmly united, and in few weeks we would see
In this city an assemblage which four years
ago was not dreamed Of, viz: convention of
geutlemen and Christians, representing the
daily Union Prayer Meetings now being held
throughout the length and breadth of the land.
In view OF the present condition of the coun.
try shall we not pray for the prosperity of Zion,
and look to the Lord for succor. He thought,
sins to answer for. The postal laws of the
country, he observed, we're in direct conhic-
ton with the law of God, which forbids the
breaking of the Sabbath.
He then alluded to the command to return
good for evil, which he said was the motive
power of Christianity. He referred also to the
fact that the great commercial panic of 1857
was followed by one Of the greatest revvals
with which our country has been blessed and
he hoped that the present danger would pass
hsrmlessly away, and be followed by like glori.
Gus results, only on larger scale.
r Street Baptist Church.-The pastor Rev.
j. s. Kennard, preached from 9th Psalm, lst
and I'd verses "The Lord reigneth let the
earth rejoice let the multitude of Isles be
glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round
about Him, but justice and judgment are the
habitation of His throne" The speaker re.
marked that an unwaverng faith in the sove.
reignty of God over the destinies men and ma.
tions is calculated to produce those sentiments
of gratitude, sobriety, and courage, which are
so necessary in times Of darkness, uncertainty,
and peril. He discussed at length the nature
Of Gods sovereignty, as opposed to the theories
Of" fate," chance" and the claws of nature"
Gods government in the physical, moral, and
political world, extending to everything, both
minute aud mighty. His sovereignty in the
history of our nation was most manifest.
The speaker further remarked, that the end
for which He governs all things is His own
glory. This is not selfish" for it is the highest
attainable good. He makes nations the instru.
ments of His glory. So long as they serve this
purpose, he preserves them. When they refuse,
he dashes them in pieces as potters vessel.
By return to our allegiance to Him, we shall
aNert uio JuuBment.
Fourth Presbyterian Church.-The pastor,
Rev. DR.. Smith, occupied the pulpit, and
preached from the lst verse of the 10th
Psalm: go give thanks unto the Lord, for
He is good for His mercy endureth forever"
showing how much as alton we had to be
thankful for during the past year. At the con.
clusion Of the service, all of the congregation
pressed forward to the pulpit to shake hands
with the Doctor, and welcome him home again.
In the evening, the congregation and q great
number of the Doctors friends called on him
at his residence, there to spend social hour,
and partake of an abundant and magnificent
display of confectionares, which, unknown
to the Doctor, had been procured by the ladies
and gentlemen of his church, to which ample
justice was done.
AcKendree Chapel.-The pastor, the Rev.
W: Hamilton, preached an able sermon from
Job, lst chapter, 2lst verse "Naked came l
out Of my mothers womb, and naked shall I
return thither. The Lord gave and the Lord
hath taken away; blessed be the name of the
Lord !" and lst Timothy, 9th chapter and 7th
verse: For we brought nothing into this world,
and it is certain we can carry nothing out"
Though these two texts are both together in
the funeral service, yet strictly they are fit
texts for Thanksgiving occasion. The minister
then spoke of the many blessings and the utter
worthlessness of all things earthly.
Ninth Street Methodist Protestant Church.
The pastor, Rev. P. L. Wilson, preached from
Romans, 18th chapter and lst verse: al be.
seech you, brethren, by the mercies Of God, that
ye present your bodies living sacrifice, holy,
service" He first explained the principles of
| Ghristia nitv IN onr dut;ao IN God onr oh
bors, and ourselves. He then alluded to our
blessings as church, and also as a nation, and
closed by drawing acomparison between ancient
times and the present.
Grace Church, Island.-Rev Mr.. Holmead
delivered an appropriate sermon from the
26th chapter and llth verse Of Deuteronomy
"And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing
which the Lord thy God hath given unto thee,
and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite,
and the stranger that is among YOU" The
sense of thanksgiving is feeling Of gratitude to
God, which is very pleasing in His sight. Our
thanksgiving on this day is an outpouring OF
our gratitude for favors received during the
past year. He then went on to show that this
day was originally set apart by God, when the
children of Israel were delivered out of the
wilderness, before entering the Holy Land.
Church of the Ascension.-The pastor, Rev.
DR.. Pinkney, preached an able discourse from
Deuteronomy, 2Sth chapter, 18th verse: "The
Lord shall open unto thee His good treasure,
the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in His
season, and to bless all the work of thy hand ;
and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and
thou shalt not borrow"
Sirth Street Presbyterian.-Re Mr.. Meador,
pastor of the Island Baptist Church, discoursed
to a large and attentive auditory, from Joshua,
Oath chapter and goth verse: If ye forsake
the Lord and serve strange gods, then He will
turn and do you hurt, and consume you, after
that he hath done you good" He commenced
by commencing the custom as appropriate,
wise, and just, to set apart day for thanksgiv.