Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-09-15
an for the state SENTINEL.
Facts for the People.

ton We can get, Ne have in our CITY 30 ono inhah.
isants We have twenty-five congregations all
told ~ith = average attendance on the Sabbath of
2D0 To each e0neregatlon--in the aggregate sbout
400, and on extra occasions. when some promi-
nent strange minister breaches, say the num-
Der IL increased TO 5000. Then ne have, say
5 700 children. aged and infrm persons. not
pAble Of religious instruction. and 5000 intelli
gent fasbionables. too wise in their own conceit
TO be instructed in the plain. practical truths of
Christianity of whom the church has no hope of
beneftting making in all about 10 900 who are
incapable and never hear the words Of reconcilia-
ton With the exception Of a small number Of the
latter class, who may chance to hear by accident,
or through curiosity Here we have the figures
before us. viz: 600 who attend upon the minis
try of the word 5 400 incapable Of religious in
struction. and 5 900 who render themselves in
capable. leaving balance Of l5,0Oo
Nov, then. what provision are We making 10
reclaim and christanize these $1,000 intelli
gent human beings. who have influence. and are
exerting that influence against religion and moral
Improvement!
In the first place. have, say ten political
preachers filing the pulpts OF the most prominent
Christian denominations. who claim to have been
called of God 70 preach the gospel Of peace.
but who have prostituted their calling and
the pulpit. by regular political harrangues
on the Sabbath day. scattering dis
sension. sowing the seeds OF discord awaken
ing unholy feelings and arousng passion. all Of
which tend 10 divide and destroy the flock Of
Christ and prevent the work OF God Then we
have few other ministers who are doing some
thing, although not in prominent way, as 10
les their influence be felt in opposing Journalism.
fanatcism, fashion and inf1elhy. They appear
unwilling to forfeit their popularity, or may feel
their inability TO cope with these giant sins But
let them remember that one pebble from the
sling Of shepherd boy may bring the giant low;
so one truth from the word OF God may at least
put these proud giants TO fight.
In the next place we have say 1000 cold
hearted professors, (not possessors, J with more
pride than religion. whose daily walk and con
versaton tend TO make more Intdes than Chris
tains
Then we have. say 900. who have been truly
converted and have about light enough to see
their own imper!ections but no light TO shine that
others seeing their good works might be con
strained TO glOrify God, their Heayenl, Father
Then we have. be il said To the praise Of God,
few in the enjoyment of vital piety, whose daily
walk aud conversation prove themselves to be the
salt OF the earth, who scatter saving influence
wherever they go. Living epstles read and
known of all men, enough. If properly organ
lied, To elect power of good that would be felt
| But these iew are not organized. they are scat
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dispirted and almost discouraged by the oppo-
silon they have % encounter. But. saws Christ
! for their encourag ement =" Be OF good cheer,
| have overcome the world
And here would not forget to mention those
engaged in the Sabbath school cause. There ar,
few engaged in this noble work. But those who
are laboring do not look for immediate results
il is to the future they are looking for the fruit:
of their patient toll
| Naxu 20 tho 10 aala LIT, ipe
near the true state of religions matters in oui
| CITY, what have we 10 o9e fort must COMES,
| il looks gloomy enough. Sinners are pershIn,
for the Bread of life-the flock of Christ arr
starving for spiritual food Feed INV sheep.
saws Christ: feed my lambs (" Brother. have
YOU been called to the work of the ministry
Then suffer a word of exhortdtion Return Il
| your legitimate work of soul saving and preacl
the pure W ord of life cease parties, o
to be made a political tool of You have
higher calling, thank Heaven-that of saving
souls And is there not work enough aroun
you? Behold the fields are already white unit
the harvest" Let every Christian pray and ge
his own soul right before God. and then 20 Il
work in earnest. and we shall soon see the pleas
ure of the Lord among His people. May tn
great head of the church hasten the dav, il m
prayer. + q CANNON.
PATRIOTIC PERRY Tow P.--Indiana proud
stands before the united universe IA s0vereig
State in which no conscription has taken plac
during this fratrcidal war. We are lei to the-
reflections and instigated to make these remark
owing 10 a fact which has just Immediately. thi
moment come into our possession Adiutar
General Noble, accompanied by AdJntaut Cover
{ nor Morton, were down in Perry township, Ms
; rou county, previous TO the last election. The
e went down on the recruiting service The resu
} il that ladies now out IN the helC
! in that township trying sll they can to saw
' the incoming crops from being very much II
: iared by the late drouth-alI their lovers M
sweethearts, except the above mentioned, havu
e gone off to war They saw these lovely ladi'
have on mems clothing. We are unable 10 sta
e positively about this. Some of them after SCI
ing Morton very likely desired TO enlist for Il
war We will give all parties their due ar
q frankly admit the fact that Perry township
: the last election went twenty eight AboIIti,
i while the rest of the State went Democrat
q But this doubtless was owing TO the gigant
|. effurts OF our noble Governor and the Adiuta
whom he assisted
WR HocsHrRE & Co We would call attic
ton to the advertisement Of these gentlemen
another column W X. Hosshire i Co, a
:. among the most enterprising OF our merchant
y We would respectfully n k all our readers to C.
: AT No - West Washington street, for fires
!: pure and cheap groceries. The senior partner
this firm has recently returned from the East, al
the stock with which be succeeded in suOplyir
his house Is unsurpassed in indianapolis. +
: everything in the wholesale and retail groce
e line needed nv farmers. by citizens, by me
{ chants. we would say call upon W r. Hogsh
" Il Co, No % West Washington street Eve
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