Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-26
REV. STUART ROBINSON ININAsH.
WILLIE

ent, consistency OF principle, tenacity o
purpose, bOldness and readiness to grappl,
with any subject, deep research, or profound
and varied erudition, Rev. Dr. Stuar
Robinson stands oonspieuously pre-etniuent
He is emphatically man Of mark. Natur,
stamped him a. one born to rule, anC
endowed him with capacities for distinction
in any ayocation. As lawyer, he would
have ranked among the most eminent il
the profession az jurist, he would have
been along side Of Story and Marshall and
/ fancy in the niche Of fame; as a phi.
| losopher, the most intricate anal.
| yses Of mental and physical science
would have yielded to his researches
a. a statesman, his broad mind would have
taken in the whole range of political econo-
my, and senates and forums would have
been sWayed by the power Of his eloquence;
while as a warrior, he would quickly have
accepted or given the gauge of battle in a
| Just quarrel, nor have surrendered but in
! humiliation. As minister in the holy
calling of his Divine Master, he ranks
with those at the head of the American
pulpit Endowed with extraordinary
physical powers, his untiring energies and
unyielding courage have been exerted with
extended potency for a number of years
His is a soul of fire glowing in frame Of
iron. His massive, yet classic head, is
from the mould Of intellectual proves and
grandeur; its vast outlines and leonine pros
portions show it to be the home of power,
the seat OF originality, the dome of
Ia ,v,I ,f aogsn~ A.
he is meek and humble, and as a man.
bold and self-reliant in the maintenance of
whatever opinion he may choose to es-
pouse, upon convictions Of right.
Rev. Mr.. Robinson has been in our city
during the session of the General Assem-
bly,; his entrance into that august body Of
good men aud able men, as the head Of the
Kentucky members, created a profound
sensation, aud all eyes were turned upon
him, and each ear bent forward to catch
his every word. The announcement that
he would preach at the McKendree Church
in this city on Sabbath last, drew together
at that magnificent temple of worship
very large congregation, composed of the
truly appreciatiye and refined OF our city.
Long before the hour of services, every seat
in the church was occupied, and many
were standing in the aisles. The sermon
was worthy the man who delivered il. We
now give a synopsis of the sermon as il inn
pressed us. After the preliminary exer-
cises, Mr.. Robinson arose and read that
portion of the fifth chapter of the Epistle
to the Corinthians, beginning at the 18th
verse and continuing to the close of the
chapter. He then read the twentieth verse
Of TIE same chapter: "Now we are embas.
sadora, as though God did beseech You by
us; we pray you in Christ's stead, be We
reconciled to God, and the first and second
verse Of the sixth chapter of the same Epis>
tie: owe then, as workers together with
Him, beseech you also that you receive not
the grace of God in vain. For he saith.
j have heard thee in a time accepted, and
in the day of salvation have | succored
thee: behold now is the accepted time :;
behold, now is the day of salvation"
The above formed the text proper or the
basis of MIR. Robinson's powerful sermon.
He spoke of the mistakes that finite mors
tails made in the conception of the in
finite oracles of God, and the failure
to Mark their wonderful contrasts
The many-Voiced speech of the
Omnipotent, conveyed various meanings to
those who werenear to him and those who
were afar off. Just as in piece of music
of numerous parts, the uneducated ear in
music hears the melody alone, while the
educated ear hears the unison of the music,
and the soul swells as the delicious strains
fall gently upon it, So with the wonderful
harmony of God to the soul awakened to
the inspiration Of His holy teachings, all
His attributes are felt and known, while to
the soul not thus awakened, only the prac-
teal benifcence Of His handiWorE is ap-
parent His all-bountiful mercy, pro-
claiming peace on earth and good will to
man, was referred to by the speaker. Man
is bat a worm--poor, blind and wretched, a
trespasser in sin; yet there lies among the
cold clods of the most degraded soul the
germ of Gods love Let Divine influence
shine within its dark chambers, and it CLOVIS
and expands to the higher and nobler emo
tons. In Christ he is a new creature: old
things are done away and all things are
become new. All through the Word of
God this exhibition of His love ia mani
fest. Gods spirit follows YOU about, sup
plicating, saying, ! called, bat you needed
not. Lol every one that thirateth, come
to the fountain of living water; seek the
Lord while He may be found call upon
Him while He is near for sometimes He
il much nearer than at Others. We are
ambassadors Of God, and We beseech you
be We reconciled to God. He Is anxious
for you 10 be reconciled. As co-workers
we beseech, az well as ambassadors; we
come down with our personal influence to
you, asking you to come to God. As CO.
workers are we begging in vain? Is there
any limit TO Gods love2 He gave His
only Son for your salvation He suffered
the fortunes of the cross for you;
but 70 gain the reward of this
wondrous love, your petition must
be made at the proper time. Succor is
granted for the sinners salvation in the
day of salvation. Brethren, this gospel
this morning has peculiar applicability
to those who have dropped in to hear
the stranger. You have had the gospel
preGched TO You so long that you think
you may wait still longer but amid all
the music of love, of hope and promise,
there is wrathful warning, and the bass
drum of eternity is forever beating in
your ear, "now--now-now is the &C.
| cepted time ~
The Reverend speaker, in his argument
that now was the accepted time, laid aside
technical terms and theological phrases
and gave it practical consideration. 1t
was question of immense practical inter
est to us all He would stand before the
congregation as q lawyer before q
jury, a. a politician on the hust-
ings, and asked an equal chance
| God calls upon you TO turn away from your
evil doings. You recognize the call ); but
because you do recognize il, you thank
God that you are not as other men who do
not You intend TO be good, and because
| of this intention feel secure. All Preacher
Gus heart. You cannot End in the Bible
where You are told TO repent tomorrow.
This putting off an important duty till to-
morrow is no safe principle in anything.
The man who is always going TO do and
never does, cannot be relied on in any BUSH
ness; he is always doing two incompatible
things-slways just going to DO right but
never does it. Why not learn a little
practical sense in religion, as in other mat
tiers? Why procrastinate the performance
Of duty because it may be begun at any
time? Choose, and choose now. am
| Just as hopeful Of the man who in earnest
and with nerve travels the read down TO
hell, rs / am Of the cringing creature who
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