The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-24
Aatiuaal gepablitau.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Church SERvICRs-T attendance at
the Washington churches yesterday was not so
large as on the previous Lords Day, as tho
weather was wet and lowering The numbers
present, however, were by no means small.
Much interest was manifested at all tho houses
Of worship, on the part OF tho audiences, who
generally paid strict attention to the services Of
the day. Below We give the substance Of the
discOur'es listened 10 BY US during the afternoon
and evening
CAVALRY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. ]. r. Hewlett, pastor Of this beautiful
church, delivered the sermon last evening. There
Wss but . moderate attendance, the fckieness Of
the weather, no doubt, preventing many from
being present Who otherwise would. In Ipsak.
Ing Of this church, we cannot refrain from mon.
lioning q ,pretaby, which Is the attendance Of
polite and gentlsmanly ushsU To conduct stran,
gers and others 10 seats, In our experience, not
only In this bat In other olties, We have fro.
Qusntly had occasion to notice the neglect Of the
church officials In this respect, and II 10 with
pleasure We chronicle the aa,bility and nttsn.
ton shown US by those stationed for the purpose.
The reverend gentleman took for his text the
third chapter Of Philippians and part Of the 18th
verse: But this one thing l do, forgetting those
things which nre behind and reaching forth unto
those things which before"
The Apostles sngleness Of purpose command
our consideration-"Th one thing I do"
Whether justly or unjustly depends much on the
idea, lobe always hacking at one single expires.
sion--to expond ones whole life in ondeavorng to
lop one branch Of evils not wise, but foolish
Paul, for himself. had no higher desire than to
attain the calling Of preaching tho Gospel 10
Christ Jesus. Jesus himself saith to all, seek
20 first the Kingdom Of God and his righteous.
ness. Let everything be secondary to this.
From earthly acquisitions, your business your
profession sink everything to this.
In this discourse l would advise you to follow
the Lord fully in oil your days, even to tho end
pfv lima LAT ha ., rta If
pose. Men have accomplished but little who
have not had singlenoss Of thought, one direct
aim. Men who have had one determined thought
what wonders have they not accomplished.
Honnibnl, Alexander and Napoleon, all with
one direct Wow, ono ain, startled the world
The speaker spoke of Howard and others who
had achieved fame in their worthy labors, and
who could not have doro so IL not for tho one
singleness of purpose. In the triumphS Of war
the blessings Of peace all have been accomplished
by the one thing, Paul devoted himself to one
thing-the service of Christ. The spirit Of the
text does not imply that We shall evor pray, sing
psalms, &c. It implies that we shall carry our
religion into our oyery day work Paul resolved
to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ
and him cruciGed This decided on ho somg-
tunes labOrel with his own hands for temporal
support. He visited foreign countries, fought
the wild beasts at Ephcsus, plead his own cases
in courts but whatever no did ho worked for
the one thing the one singleness of purpose
which ho had, to dwell with God.
Many merchant, many n mechanic, many a
snilOr, many n farmer, many q fisherman are
doing this one thing, and glory DO to God for 1t.
Religion lOcJ not divorce men from their earthly
callngs II sauctiles them and their works. In
your estimation and your conduct lot everything
be secondary to religion Until this is done you
have not taken tho first step in tho race for
eternal life. Do you think 1t wiso to postpone it
until the dying hour.
With the apostle, in the race set before him.
he did not depend upon spHsmodic efforts for
success. II was one continual stretch with him
from the moment Of starting, from the moment
the signal was given, until he finally reached the
goal See him far outstrpping others, yet with
glowing zeal preaching forth for those things
which are before. Once moro behold him far up
the shining way-up to tho entrance Of the
portals OF bliss. Hear him say, ~ have fought
the good fight will lay aside my armor, and
Christ has prepared for mo II crown Of right.
eousncss." And see him ontor the Kingdom Of
Heaven and disappear from US forever. The
grace that sustained Paul is for all that follow
after Let us then, my hearers, bend 10 the
cause. We have the successful example, not
only Of Paul, but thousands Of others. How
their example should inspire US Should We not
ca't of earthly things and strive for the prize
Awake and put cheerful courage on. Let US
show that We are favored Of Heaven. Let each
one resolve this one thing will do: ~ press on
for the high calling of God in the Lord Jesus y
USirARIAN CuURCn.
Last evening the Rev Mr.. Calvin Of Mass
delivered an able address to young men at the
Unitarian church, corner OF Sixth and ID streets
lie said strength was regarded by tho ancientS
asA particular attribute Of manhood. The old
Greeks and Romans almost ilOlized the robust
aud healthy, but neglected the weak AMI sickly,
in many instances leaving them to die; and tho
Roman mothers chief caro- in thOso days was
tbs physical development Of their children, that
they might glory In their strength; but the
speaker did not regard physical strength tho
acme of glory. 1t consisted in love of God, q
cultivation Of the moral element. 1t is not the
strength OF ones arm, but the soul Of man that
Is tho sceptro God has appointed to move over
the world. Spiritual power Is mightier than
physical power and the reverend divine told hi d
hearers that their only true strength contested
in their allegiance to God, and eDjOined on them
to love Him with all their might and let their
hearts pour forth ial duty to the Maker, for the
essential of mankind belongs to the inwrrd, not
the outward development 1t was beautiful
sight to sec the great little man, weak in ply
sique, strong in his love OF Christ. Michael An
gelo's triumph was the fine expression, not the
sculpture, of Moses, which stamped him great
artist. Honesty and temperance so far toward
constituting the human character, but the fan
damental principle is tho love of God which
urges man to deeds of berevolence.
All men desire good name in society, which
is shown whom their reputation is assailod by ap.
higher and nObler standard Is tho friendship fol
our Maker, to whom we owe debt Of gratitude
as vol as soryicC for all tho gifts and blessings
We receive are direct from Him Tho speaker
urged young men not to shrink from labor or re
spOnsibilty, as there was seldom any success
without these requisites. lilo referred to tho
character of Cardinal Wolsoy, who rulod Henry
VIII, and said his ambition was his bane for
by that Woscy fell, like fright exhalatiOn, u
from his great power, and desired ali young men
to take heed Of the CArdinil's charge to Crom
we'll to ding away ambition, for by that tho
e angels fell; but "be just and fear not. The
fall Of the soul Of any man was greater by far
than the fall of any cardinal eyon ii no Gain tho
whole world and lose his own soul Young men,
hold fast to your moral integrity Mover sur
render your heavenly birthright. Mr.. O. said
every incentive was before the young mon Of the
country, and in al!u ling to tho rebellion 70
marked that every drop Of blood shed in battle
was that We should live, and the majority Of
those who fell at the altar Of their country were
young men. Tho speaker then paid tribute
to the memory Of tho late President, and said
that though tho psOpIo elevated Abraham Lin
coin he elevated tho American people, by giving
freedom to the country, and his name would be
comncmOratcd In the hearts and character Of the
pre.sut and future generations
In Conclusion no advised every young man to
labor for tho development Of his manhood, fol
the Church aud the state alike demand 1t. Every
community, he said, needs II home guard for thu
moral welfare OF man, and lot all join the ranks