Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-12-04

we thank Tod and praise lin I0r his goodness
that He leads us on his side and hot on that Of
His enemies.
The usual final exercises of prayer and sing
ing closed the service.
ST. PAUL's (EPIsCaPAL) CUURCH.
A large and attentive congregation took
part in the services Of this church he
Rector. Rev Mr. AtviIl, was assisted BY
the Rev John H. Hopkins. The music,
a complete programme of which we have
already given, was exceedingly well rem
dered by the usual choir Of the Church unIer the
skillflr direction Of Mr.. 5. B. VIII they, the or-
gauist. It was all of a Joyful character appro-
pirate to the day.
The text os Rey Mr. Atwil's discourse was
taken from Ephosiaus ;, ~. Giving thanks
always for al things unto God and ;he Fl.her in
the name cf our Lord Jesus Christ" The
speaker commenced 1y aIluiirg 90 the t4bit Of
thanksgiving 70 God, as impressed hy tle oft re-
pea;ei voice Of both Old and NV Tes-lmeuts,
enforced by both example and precept IN the
earliest days The songs of praise and the smoke Of
the sacrifice was continuity offered ty Gol's
re0ple- Gratitude is lu emotion that should De
most ftuilitr On the christian rs sins confessed
roll Of burden from the -,uu1 RS soul, song of
praise bursts from his heart, AMI rs sIe story q
reie5m;ug love IS told 70 each successive genera
ton, it should awaken fresh emotions Of graft
tude; and when the gifts Of God are falling about
us l:he mamma in the wilderness, shall no eye be
upl.i'ci toward the place whence the blessing
couc- shall no thought be entertained e the
author Of ail good
The speaker brought 90 mind the great Ic4st
-rtr all af ala ff.
wholly eucharistic character, rcl1lcat as IL was
with grateful remembruccs auI while lis celo-
hrstlan IN IT. present form VIII pass away, the
thanksgiving vhich is the nucleus Of The whole
will b. tlscn up by the Christian on ;Ee other
side Of the grave, aa1 be continued throughout
as.s Of a-es Prver AMI mcIititilu viii iaI
DO place in thl void where there IS TO want 10
De supplied, uo void IL the heart which remains
unified. But gratitude and love must endure
throughout 20 suiy. TIE -qe b. rg r'ted ls IN IL
lustration the parable If tie ten iCpers who were
healed, while only one returned TO give God
thanks out Of the iulues- ola grateful heart and
De is dismissed with Christ choicest blessiag.not
his b.iy oaly beat his soul also cleiHseL They
that have thankful hearts shall have greater
cause 20 u-c them by reception Of temporal
benefits All She augmented gifts # grace.
thrists coming bad lone away vih Jae Jewish
religion Of equivalents, and uoF ve are called
upon simply to heed the, o-ce which le-geches
MS 90 Doe rscoucilel with Him Astypihei in tie
nine levers the sefshues- of those who rejoice
simply because they have -..uell . personal b.ne-
i-. was then commented upon, together with the
prevalent hiuisraHce- TO tie aeti'itv Of The viz
lIe Il g ~. 5'ui.,e p, eo'-I''S ll- ,nl'usl
Though e,ayeIy san. The uzlie-t ;rse that
grows. Through, Immediately before the eye, may
hide acres of lovely laudssape: SD single cher
ihei trouble NAV conceal the uses and ib.. felu-
ties # that possession which God has given as.
Otler Eiuleiarces are "a want of confidence in
human nature ofa want of humility. receiving
Cod, blessings as deserved: Of sheer thouedtless-
ness, al tending To- unfit tine mind for a due con
temptation # Gods 19gr.ie.. The sneaker here
elelrlv urcyert.l the uecss fly of the cultivation
e .he spirit Of thaukful1ess. E.arv little bless
iur and comfort may become d serarare string.
giving sound Of irs own ia tie great harp Of
Praise. Life should he viewed in the light Of
Gods love
This day Of National Thanksgiving seems
20 carry us llak 10 that period o. che Pat
risrchs when each home wasa centre of iniuencr
and blessing each Fstier ihe priest Of his own
household.
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