Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-12-31
Piety of Patriotism

At the opening services OF the new and
elegant chapel the Primitive Methodists
have erected in Dodgeville, sermon was
preached at night on the above theme, by
REv.sL.. c. MATLAcK, of Wheaton, Ill.
1t was based on the words Of the captive
Jews, who by the rivers of Babylon sat
down and wept, with their harps hanging
on the willows, as they remembered Zion,
saying 'If j forget thee, o Jerusalem let
any right hand forget its cunning. IfIdo not
remember thee, let my tongue cleave to
the roof of my mouth; if prefer not Je-
rusalem above my chief joy."-Ps. cxxxvii
5-6. r
The subject was introduced by pointing
out the varied features of the Sacred Record.
1t was stated not to be, mearely OR mainly
a manual Of Devotion. 1t was not a reve-
lation of the future Destiny ofMan, so much
as an exposition of his present relations, re-
spensiblitics and duties. ''There win be
no Bibles in heaven. Man will not sit down
under the tree Of life and read the words
Of Moses, the Prophets or Apostles The
revelations of Eternity will be direct from
the Throne, to all the inhabitants of that
cline"
Recognizing the Bible as GodAlmighty' S
book Cor mortal man, and well adapted to
this present time, and to this material
world, the speaker pointed out the facts
that-itSis revelation of truth--a manual
of deyotion-a national historic record
the Statcman' chart-the Legislators guide
and finally he noted that it was the Patri-
OTIS mirror.
The greatest prominence is given to the
character of the old time patriots. They
standGn the foreground of the pictures Of
inspiration. The two representative men
of the Bible, who embody in themselves the
old and new dispensation, are distinguished
by their love Of country. The first was not
only the Law-giver, nor the last, the Savior
of the world. But both were eminently patri-
Aotic men, evidencing the most intense feel
1ings of devotion to their country and for
-getfulness of SELF
Moses rejection of royal honors-his
choice Of reproach rather, as being one of
a race of slaTes-his prompt puishment
Of an Egyptian tyrant his voluntary exile
his devotion as leader Of the Cypress
ed out of a land of bondage-his plcadings
with God to spare his offending country
men--the offer of his own life as sacrifice
even after the Almighty had proposed to
make Of him great nation, all demonstrate
that this eminent "man Of God" was a
Patriot of the pareSt type, thus exemplfy
ing the piety of patriotisba,
5 The Psalmist, whose words are the vehi-
Gle ofinspiration as in the language of the
text illustrates the same truth Herein is
expressed undying devotion to their coun-
.tryr They were captives in Chaldea, carry
ing with them their instruments of music,
and worldwide reputation for song, they
were required to make mirtn for their cap
tors, by singing the songs of Zion. In their
condition and frame of mind, this was de-
oclared impossible The Lords songs were
songs of triumph freedom-,joy. They
could not sing in strange land captive
But they remembered Zion Jerusalem, -
the center and embodiment of their nation
atty they recognize as the Synonym of
Country" And their words signify, "If
6 | forget thee, 0my Country. May my right
hand forget its cunning, if do not remem-
Der thee; sifI do not prefer my Country to
my chief. joy, may my tongue cleave to the
roof of my mouth" salG9I1 a
The sermon was further unfolding Of
these words, showing the claims of our
Country on every. patriots heart. But it
was wholly extempore, and we were able
only to secure from the speaker the above
sketch of the introduction, written the day
following"
TEA AEETINGs.-The Tea Meeting at the
NJ. g. Church, last Saturday evening was
well attended The ladies had their tables
Tfwellloaded with everything that heart and
appetite could wish for, and we are happy
10 say that the proceeds were magnificent.
being near $50
The Tea Meeting of the ladies' of the
+. NJ. Church, on Monday evening was