The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-06

| Mr., SpurgeOn's Lecture on "CandIes.o
A Liverpool paper says;-As very great
amount OF curiosity is manifested with respect
to the lecture Which the most celebrated preacher
| OF the age VIII deliver tomorrow in the Phil
harmonic Hal, it may be interesting to lay
| feiOre our readers complete synopsis of that
remarkable address which has attracted so
much attention in London aud other parts
The Importance of the candle as an illustra-
ton Is proved by many references to Holy
Scripture. This being done, the lecturer pro-
ceeds to show of what things the candle may
be saio to be emblemetical:-
l. Seven candles OF different lengths Illustrate
the seven stages of human llte, teach our NOR
day.n
2. Candle-box full of candles represents many
churches which are OF no service TO the age
As the candles are of no practical use till
lighted, SO churches are useless till heavenly
fire lights them.
8. A number of fine wax candles, not lighted
looking down with disdain upon a poor ru sh-
light which is lighted, and thereby doug more
than all its fine neigh bors.
A.. An unlt candle, which, placed In candle
sticks OF all sorts, yet gives no light in any one
OF them, shows how men may lay the blame of
their uselessness upon the position OF life in
which they are placed.
O.. Trying to light q candle with an extin-
gulsher upon IT, well sets forth the i'll effects of
prejudice in preventing the reception of the
truth.
g. dark lantern represents those who do not
oeneht others, because they keep their light to
themselves.
Z. candle protected from the wind in Ian
tern clear and bright, pictures the watchful
providence of God over His creatures
8. Represents lantern with a pane out,
showing thereby that men who trust to their
own strength have an opening through which
me winI OF temptation can blow and eXtlnguish
.. A dirty, battered lantern, its filthiness rem
dered conspicuous by the light within is an EN-.
blem OF professed Christians, whose faults are
noticed the more because of their profession.
lantern re in
winch the light CLEANS brightly illustrating the
tact that very great gifts are often gwen to those
who have very weak, lraIl bodies,
ii. Candle under Oushel.
IL. Candle under bandbox, through which
the iiame burns its way, an emblem of the Chris.
tlans grace coming forth stronger in times of
persecution.
l3. One candle lighting another illustrates
Gods method of instrumentalty.
Ia. A small taper lighting great candle shows
now humble individuals are able often TO influ-
ence greater, as John Owen blessed by an un-
known country preacher
10. candle blown out while an attempt is
being made to light another, sho US how acts of
lndlscreet zeal are often checked.
l6. The night light, which portrays those kind
and generous women who do good to the sick
and visit the homes OF the poor.
IL. noble wax candle, over which a sheet of
TN IS held and made black by smoke but being
held oy the side, acts as o reflector to increase
its brightness, shows that we should not be con.
stantly surviving TO pry out our neghbors' faults,
N' i"Vu'A oStlIiS dS leueCGOlS 10 increase tnelr
splendor.
is. A candle of great thickness with a small
VIC WICK IS an en- oem OF man with great talents
10. thief in a candle is like besettinr ain
70. sputtering candle is like sour.tem-
pered, crotcAety man.
Il. candle in common guard illustrates
The need oil watchiulness.
~. Shutters speak OF the need to take away
our "supertluity Ot naughtiness.n
23. Small piece Of candle on the "save-alIn
shows how we should use al our talent for God
"a. Burning the candle at both ends sets forth
the prolligate's folly.
20. Steel filings dropped upon the flame of
candle produce sparkIes SO Affections are often
made the meals OF grander display of grace.
26. Two candles OF different heights the
shorter one behind the LONGER casts q shadow:
by puttirg the shorter candle in front you get
the light of both, Thir shows how they of high
degree should recognize the aid OF the most
lowly,
27. Light inside lantern inscribed with the
words "Take light" illustrates that those who
have knowledge ought TO communicate it.
2S. Chandelier holding a great variety of
lights of various colors and sizes, illustrates the
unity of the Church in the midst of diversity.
These are the principal points on which the
reverend gentleman fOnnds his very brilliant
and powerful lecture. Such variety OF topics
will form subject of great interest.