New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-28
The War a blessing In Disguise.
SERMON OF THE REV. DIR. MORGAN AT. ST.
TIIOMAs's CHURCH.

SERMON OF THE REV. DIR. MORGAN AT. ST.
THOsiAs's CHURCH.
TIT" Rejoice with trembling Palms IL II.
The text findsts application in our present national
condition. Joy, when linked to innocence, needs
no chastisement. The outbursting laugh Of an in
nocent child il not a fit subject for rebuke. We
should ~ soon think Of checking the carol Of the
wild bird or the music of the mountain stream. The
generous heart of 81. Paul was happy in the midst
of grievances. lie received with equal thankful
ness troubles and blessings. Our blessings should
quicken our pety, and give tone to our rejoicogs.
God has promised us that the blessings which
environ human life shall not fail, aud
ttht lifc shall not be a burden, but a
precious gift. Creation Turns on the pivot
Of bis goodness. Who can say that the appa-
rent may not prove benefit The great
eat blessings have not come in the way OF bene-
fcence. They have come in tho guise OF lamenta-
ton, mourning, aud woe. We are compelled TO en-
dure the snerngs incident to treason and rebellion
God has written this lesson upon the Donors and
the wealth attained by man. Look ct the pas. ca
reer Of this Republic. Blessings thick AS the Au-
tumna hayesis attended -blesslhgs 70 the body the
home the State. and the Government-blessngs TO
ART agriculture and intellect. Almost In day it
sprung TO the level OF the powerful Governments
Of the Old World. Our past prosperity was for
Years accompanied by apprehensions OF dan
ger. We saw invention Dnrsing pride and prosper
Ily, breeding luxury and sihmlnacy. The stars
are blessings when devoted TO their proper task. SO
are the elements Of nations glory, when put 10
their proper uses. This is the national cruclbls
which is TO refine our metal Deprecatng bloodshed,
~ have always done, welcome that dreadful test
which ia to decide whether our Government and its
institutions are to be permanently fixed not. 1t
Is the grand Ash Wednesday for national and
personal sins. welcome 1t freely because "a great
struggle for Liberty and Union will tend 10 carry
and our children back TO first principles. 1t will de-
pleio drawingrooms aud saloons. Nerves palsied by
illeness will be given new lcese OF visor. IL VIII
carry us back to Brandywipe, Yorktown, and Valley
For.s and make us appreciate our fore fsthers.
Freedom Ia valued by its price. Our pride as a ma
ton is bumbled 10 the dust, our very existence
threatened. Our apparent blessings have .disap-
peared, leaving TO grapple with with stern dan
gers Tie war must be carried forward with all the
vigor Of the nation. II is q contest for Union, God
and Liberty. We have before u.s. brethren, min
gled cup Of sorrow and of promise. Around some
family tables to-day sacred names Wi not be men,
lioued The loved ones sleep on traitorous soil. Az
we look upon our unbrokcn circles to-day 1t us con-
sider how lovingly God has treated us. Let US re-
joice with trembling, not oest down by adversely
nor eated by prosperity. May peace DO multiplied
upon you, may JOY till your dwellings, and may The
whole world rejoice in the glory Of Divine Proyi-
deuce.