The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-02-01
Mr. Surgeons Lecture on Candies. :"

IA ~ Z Gun LOCl0AC SA SoAtASS.
4 Liverpool paper says: As very
great amount of curiosity is manifested
with regard to the lecture which the most
celebrated preacher of the age will deliver
to morrow in the Philharmonic Hall, it may
be interesting to lay before our readers a
complete synopsis Of that remarkable adj
Dress which has attracted so much atten-
ton IN london and other parts.
The importance of a candle as an illus
;ration is proved by many references to holy
scripture This being done, the lecturer
proceeds to show of what things the candle
may be said to be emblamatical.
/. Seven candles at different lengths il
lustrate the seven stages Of human lie, teach
our mortality, and bid us work while it is
day
=. 4 candle box full Of candles, represent
many churches which are of no service to
the age As the candles are OF 10 praeti-
cal use till lighted, so the churches are use
less till heavenly FIRE lights them.
lighted, looking down with disdain upon a
poor rushlight which is lighted, and there
by doing more than all its line nelghbors
f. An unlit candle, which, placed IN
candesticks of all sorts, yet gives no light
in any one OF them, shows how men may
lay the blame of uselessness upon the posi-
tions Of life in which they are placed.
5. Trying to light a candle with an ex-
tinguisher upon it, we'll sets forth the Ill
effect of prejudice in preventing the recep-
ton of the truth.
6. a dark lantern represents those who
do not benefit others, because they keep
their light to themselves.
A ! IL l.,
lantern clear and bright, pictures the
watchful providence Of God over his ere
lures.
8. Represents lantern with pane out,
showing thereby that men who trust to their
own strength have an opening through
which the wind OF temptation can blow and
extjngU:eh their light.
g. \ dirty, battered lantern, It's filshness
rendered conspicuous by the light within,
is an emblem OF protested Christians, whose
faults are noticed the more because Of their
profession.
10 Is lantern with cracks in it, through
which the light CLEANS rightly, Illustrating
the fact that very great gifts are often
given to those who have very weak, trail
bottles
IL. Candle under 4 bushel
- Candle under baGdbox through
which the flame burns lis way, an emblem
ot the Christian grace coming forth
stronger III times Of persecution.
l3. One candle lighting another illus
trates God IS method Of instrumentality.
IA. 4 small taper Lighting great candle
shows how humble individuals are often
able to influence greater, as John Owen
blessed by an unknown country preacher.
Is. y candle blown out While an attempt
is bCing made to light aaother, shows how
acts Of indiscreet zeal are often checked.
l6. The night light, which portrays those
kind and generous women who DO good to
the sick and visit tie homes Of the poor.
II. 4 noble wax candle, over which a
sheet Of tin is held and made black by the
smoke but being held by the side, acts as
! u reflector 10 increase its brightness, shows
that we should not constantly be thriving
10 pry out our neighbora' faults, but ratheI
aching as rehcctoro to increase their splen
dor.
IS a candle Of great thickness with q
small wick Is an emblem OF man with
great talents and little zeal.
10. \ thief III i candle is like besettiDl
sin
20: 4 suffering candle is like a sour
| tempered, crotchety man.
81. 4 candle III a Common guard illus
trates the need OF watchiulnesS.
-. Shutters speak OF the need TO take
away the 'supertiuity Of naughtiness.
%. \ small piece Of candle on the save
ali shows how we should use all our talent
for God
q. Burning the candle at both ends set:
forth the proiigates folly
-. Steel filings dropped upon the fame
Of u candle produce sparhietS; 50 affection;
arc often made the means Of a grander dis
play Of grace.
IS. Two candles Of different heights, tho
shorter one behind the longer casts shad
ow; by putting the shorter candle in front
you get tie light Of both. This shows how
they OF high degree should recognize The
aid OF the most luwiy.
u. Light inside lantern inscribed with
the words Take a light" illustrates that
those who have knowledge ought to con-
munjcate it.
%. 4 chandelier holding a great variety
Of lights, Of various coiors and sizes, illus
tratcs the unity ot the church in the midst
Of diversity
These arc the principal points on which
the reverend gentleman iuuuds his very
brilliant and powerful iecourt. Such a va
riety ot topics VIII fern a sui ject q great
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