The national Republican., 1867-08-26

getting that God Ia lust. One OF the great SIM
Of this nation, for more than eighty years, hai
been the unrequited labor Of millions poorly
clad and coarsely fed, until Just God, tho friend
ofthe oppressed, has drawn the penalty Of wrone
and oppression from tho nation ? heart, Wealth
gained at the sscrihce Of fight and truth and
honor and love b zoo dearly purchased.
:, This tried gold Is 10 be bought. The price
you are TO pay for Il IL tho sacrfes Of your sinfu
pleasures and practices II may cost the
young the Abandonment Of the vine-cup and
theatre and gaming table and Sabbath breaking
. and lustful indulgencies In evcry forp. Except
you forsake all known sin you cannot buy II.
You must pay for II, too, life Of obedience
and diligence In the service Of God The price
God demands for II Is your heart, with oil your
powers oonseoratod to truth and righteousnsss
and the Redoemer. u. '
|, Christ has purchased II at an infinite price
not with corruptibie things as silver and gold,
but with his own precious blood, and offers II to
you upon these conditions graciousiy. a.t
Mr.. B. addressed short sermon to the young
especially, Of whom large number attend upon
this church. Tho foundation Of wealth as we'll
as Of character he said Is usually laid in youth
Trnth, industry, frugaliiy, honesty integrity,
piety, arc the rock foundation. The absence Of
these Is the sand foundation So said he, II We
would be rich In the possession Of this tried gold
the foundation Of our Christian character, Of
our Immortality, must be laid In youth. They
that seek me early shall End mo- says God
Remember thy Creator in the days Of thy
youth" The attention was marked aud the
impressions must DO lasting upon the large audi
tory.
ISLAND SABBATH SCHOOL UNION.
The regular monthly meeting Of tho Union was
held In Ryland Chapel yesterday afternoon, at 81
o'clock. The acting superintendent Of Ryland
Chapel presided, aud Mr.. George g. Hercuse
acted as secretary:
The singing was under Tbs direction Of Thos
u. Lloyd, esq, Addresses were delivered by Hon.
A. W. Randall, Postmaster General, Rev. DR..
Hamilton and o. @. Wright, esq.
The Rev. DR.. Hamilton welcomed the Union
to the new church, and was glad to hnd schools Of
different denominations meeting together in one
body. Sootarian prejudices were fast melt
ing away, and ho hailed the day with pleasure,
and II would remain long In his memory.
Governor Randall dwelt at some length upon
the Importance Of religious training, urging
upon teachers and parents the necessity Of a
,aithful performance Of duty. They shaped and
moulded the young mind These children were
little machines with will and activity, and II
was necessary that they should be properly di-
verted. The speaker spoke sloqusntiy Of the
influence Of woman. She was last at the cross
and FIRST at tho sepuchre. She washed the feet
of our Savior and wiped them with the hairs Of
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master and her gentle influence was resistless.
Mr.. Wright spoke upon obedience and kind
ness Illustrating each by two interesting stories,
making very neat address.
Tho Union adjourned with the doxOlogy and
bsnedction by the Rev. DR.. Hamilton.
MEMORIAL HALL.
Tho English Lutherans, who, q year since,
purchased tho enc triangular lot bounded by
Fourteenth and N streets and Vermont avenue,
are doing a prudent and good thing. Unable at
onco to erect their fne memorial church,
thanks-oGering to God for preserved national
life-they are now at work upon the Memorial
Hall, some 80 by 68 feet, which Is to stand In
the rear Of the church proper, and Is finally to
be connected with IT, II Is to be Of Gne pressed
brick, with upper and lower stories, and cellar
for furnaces and fuel-ali flushed In the best
style, with French fool. It will adord good
audience chamber below. with 4 fine parlor for
social purposes, with bay windows the second
story accom- odating tho Sabbath school, infant
and bibls classes. It's estimated co,t is from
$40 900 to $l2 600 The energy Of this united and
working church gives assurance OF the early
completion Of the Memorial Hall, which will be
an ornament to that rapidly improving portion
Of our city.