St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1863-08-06
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| TpEAnj W1Lr:-Oue Of ths ce1ektities
Of Washington is Rev. Claiming, neph-
ew of the great DR.. Claiming. He is an
Unitarian and the pastor OF a congrega-
tioaas here. Ills church tisaa brown stone
ediice of moderate dimensions, built much
in the style Of Episcopal churches and re.
sembling them ID the internal appointments
an organ in the gallery over the en-
trance, stained glass windoxs, frescoed
walls, marble font in front Of two dark
mahogany pulpits, carpets, cushions and
quiet 10 complete tho! resemblance he
breaches in voluminous black gown,
but here the compdri on ends. In the
Episcopal service MY intense old Presby-
terianism has always found something con-
genial and impressive, as the strict disci-
pine Of the Reformed Presbyterian church
binds its ministers in 80 close union
of faith and manners that the services arc
almost as much alike as if bound in: a
liturgy. There is no young Americanism
in It. 1t does not partako of the varying
fashions Of tho hour and, particular pas
sions Of the preacher; one can listen to
the prayers or join in them without being
kept on a gu; v.ve Of criticism and eau
ton lest the next. petition should he one
to which one might wish to utter a SOL
emn protest. Mr.. Channing's prayers
and sermons are curiosity, as combining
the individuality, speciality and present
application Of truly Cartwrightian with
literary culture and elaborate style of
composition of the genuine Emerson
stamp. His "reminiscences and personal
sketches of prominent reforms and sketch
es Of the wal, Guido, in familiar illustra-
ton, the anecdotes Of the most illiterate
historian and itinerant preacher, while his
quotations are from the highest literary
sources, and his style of composition as
elaborate as that of the most polished Of
New England's writers. - J.. ...ts
In the winter, or during the sessions
Of Congress, the church is filled; for up
to a very late date he has been the only
anti-S]avery preacher in any fashionable
church in this city. On the last Fast
Day Rev. Sunderland, Presbyterian and
Chaplain Of the Senate, "came out" in IA
vor of emancipation. Mr.. Charming has
always been a strong abolitionist, preach
lug, featuring, taIkn 9, working aud pray
ing for the oppressed as a man who felt
that Tor the sin Of oppression our nation
was to be judged.
His faithfaluess on this subject draws
many to hear him who differ entirely with
his theological views. l, for orc, go some
times, but no earnestness in enforcing our
duty to man can take away the feeling
that something is wanting. Christianity
without Divine savior-thc great exam
pie Ct Christ's life, without that atone
ment which "taketh away the SIT. Of the
world" is like the play of Richard with
the part Of Richard left out; and one
comes away from his impressive lessons of
duty with an oppressive sense Of the un.
attainable. -, f.,
ONCE, in 'alking Of Christ's triumph
al entrance into Jerusalem, he said that
'He, (Christ) having studied the signs Of
the times, knew that the crisis of his fate
was approaching!" It was the first time
n heard him. I was listening very atten-
lively, and the sentence struck me like a
blow, so that I came near calling aloud
''My Lord and my Cod as poor Thomas
did when he saw the print of the nails in
tic hands Of the risen Redeemer. One
who has ever been on the midnight waves
OF oeep a1hictlon and sinking, has cried
like Peter, "Lord save me I perish" gets
an idea ola Saviour that no mere mortal
can 6ll. Dr.: Charming himself appears a
living realization Of the unsatisfy;ng ma.
ttufe Of his faith. With high sense Of the
perfection Of the Divine law, aud single
minded, earnest desire to reach and see sec,
3 the world reach state Of excellence thus
far beyond the capacity Of poor fallen ma.
ture, he evidently feels the want Of that
p erfset; 1 righteousness =. which can only be
ours by 4imputstion. :,aq:. or*.s .,,. -,
! "A large spare frame, head which re:
alizes the idea Of ga dome Of thought u
with the, great, broad, high forehead, The
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