The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-09-30

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tian. Al the last day whom all shall meet, I do
| not wonder that those should blush who have
been ashamed 10 b Christians, and do not won
der at the expression confusion Of face which
they will exhibit, whom being driven into shame
and everlasting contempt.
| Man 10 proud and dsviis are proud, but angels
are meek and lowly. And let us all DO like
themj see In our nelghbor and In every man q
friend and brother. Kind Offices are the irmsst
bonds Of friendship. II one confer upon you
favors, how docs your heart 70 out toward him.
God has been upon this earth In the habili.
ments Of man, and He died that man should
live. Holy spirits are abroad for our good, and
evil spirits are abroad TO our danger.
Tho speaker said that great work was going
on on earth, and advised all to prepare for the
great end He spoke Of the great joy in Heaven
over the redeemed sinner, and concluded his
sermon BY earnestly entroating all To seek Christ
and DO prepared to meet Him full Of hope and
promise.
wonsuiP AT CENTRE MARKET F
Yesterday evening at 8 o'clock Rev. DR.. But.
ler Of the Eleventh street Lutheran church, in
company with General Howard and other mem
bers Of the Young Mons Christian Association,
opened worship at Centre market, corner Of Sew
enth street and the Avenue, BY singing hymn,
and which had the effect Of bringing large
crowd around them, and who gave throughout
the services profound attention and respect.
After the singing, prayer was offered up BY
Mr.. Butler. when no proceeded TO address those
before him. He said We are here to-day 10
speak word for Christ. Under the auspices Of
the Young Mems Christian Association these
meetings are inaugurated. II people will not
como 10 houses 10 hear the gospel, Il Is the duty
Of all good Christians TO carry II to them. II
We arc lost II will not DO because Christ has not
died to save usi II will DO bscsuas you have not
sought Christ Paul went among the people at
Athap. sstd ssslar "A 4 hss-
then God In tho streets NJ Athens than man.
God has appointed and ordained q day whom
all men shall appear before him In rightsousness.
It Is the duty OF us all to ondsavor 70 bring the
gospel to every man. There are many who do
not receive the benefits Of the gospel. and II 10
our duty to 20 among them and tell them II.
We have not come here TO preach Romanism,
come here 10 prsssh the gospel 70 all who be.
lieve In the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I must
account for the misdeeds done In the body.
great many think that the gospel imposes bur-
dsns and rcstraints upon rs We are unwilling to
undertake.
The speaker went on to speak Of the duties
Of child to Its parent, and why the parent
would wish the child to obey. II was because
the parent wished the happinsss Of the child.
80 II was with the gospel. So Ia u that the
Lord desired the happiness Of Us all. God 10
our Redeemsr; He is our Father, and He wishes
us 10 repent Of our sins. -...-
There are many around Us who do not know
God, who do not seek him, who mover 60 TO
church. How many among US that arc Atheists,
who laugh and soorn at the word OF TOD. How
many among Us arc there that give way to their
own passions and their own lust. Have you
ever thought that day Of Judgment is coming.
whom We will have to answer for our sins
There arc men who 20 on In sin, who have no
conscience, or II 10 so SCARED with sin that they
know not oft And how long do you know you
have lease Of lifs' How soon do you know,
perhaps tonight, that God may call you from
earth? Tho judgments OF men are Often very
sroseous. We often judge men good who are
bad, and mon bad who are good. Bat God
judges US right. We arc not living In times Of
Ignorance. VIII you abandon your sinsf VIII
you live In ignorance or will you give your soul
TO God2 90
I am not here to-day to tell you OF your sins
I am here to preach the gospel to you and tell
you of the love OF Christ. $500.
The speaker here related some Aneodotss sug.
gestvs Of the occasion. What must We all dot
Gall upon Him, and He will save us. You must
put yourself In the way where Christ will pass
by. You must study the gospel, and you must
visit horses Of worship. You must pray "a
Christ, no matter how humble. It need mot b
lsngthy-only call upon God In fervent heart,
and aS WILL a,,s Ds heavy a.S .n n' s
l
you rest" God calls upon you, and lift up YOU
hearts to Him In truth and sincerity, and He will
hear you. II 10 only Him that can ksep. you
from falling into sin Call upon Him, and HI
| will hear you and bless you In MS name
The speaker mere co .s ana d,.s M.sr
prayer BY Mr.. pevsreuh tne assomey aismissea.
IL was announced previous 20 dismiasA mat
meetings would Do heia every ounasy eyeMns,
a. 4:4o O'Clock, IN me same P'Aoe' may 'ney Dc
productive Oh muen gooa -
Tan rainrEksIH STREET BAPTIST sHu,oh.
Inc Ihirteentn street pAPt,st onuton was
crowded last evening 70 SEQ sna near mong onaw
Loo, tho converted native Oh buimas, ashvor
lecture. Ths pulpit was occupied oy tne hev
DR.. Gillette, pastor Oh the ehuren, rev Dr'
samson, President oil Uoiumbia oonege, hey,
DR.. Hill, and other gentlemen all interested In
the lecture. n or.. ia,
AFTER singing ana prayer, VI. whistle lnt,o'
duced Shaw Loo In a few remarks no spoke
Of the struggles OF the convert, and the lesson
1t conveyed to all boys aud young men.
Rev. Mr.. Hill arose previous 10 the inIoauo'
tion. and related the experience OF pr' Judson
In India In connection with SHAW Loo. Lns
speaker mentioned many incidents Of pr. Jad,
son and his own friendship for that ismsntso
follower OF christ. ne SPOKE Of tne latin Of ~
Judson, and when Mr.. Judson was nkeo WA