The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-18
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ing last Rev. IL. Colclazer, of Middetown
Del, delivered Il discourse in the NJ. +
Church of this town, which he said might
be called "The Model Man. The tex
was part of the Cd verse of the 7th chapter
of Nehemiah "For he was faithful man,
and feared God above many"
lie commenced by saying that as we had
been presented with lectures on "The
Model Wife," and strong minded " Girls, -
it had occurred to him, in casting about for
a subject, a few words on "The Model
Man would be appropriate, as there was
fully as much need to talk about the man
as about tho woman.
Referring to the circumstances that
brought out prominently the man to whom
the words Of the text applied he proceeded
to state some of the points that character
izc "The Model Man.
He is a man of strong convictions
though not man of extreme views. He
has a belief; he is not one of those who do
not know what to believe because there are
so many different views. He is not SUI
face man but digs down to the granite of
truth, and there quietly stands till God lifts
him and his granite foundation up to be
mountain. He is not tenacious about tech
necalities, but stands by the great, broad
truth unmoved.
He is man of courage-moral courage :;
though he may not be physically brave :;
yet for the truth he stands ready to answer
with his life. Having found the true he
does not care what the world may do or
say.
lie is g man of character. He has indi-
viduality; is not a milk -and-water being !;
is not a charcoal mark that can be obliter-
ated by the slightest touch but wherever
he is situated he is seen and felt. What
he says and does has an influence ON those
around him,-though they may not &C
knowledge it.
He is a man of fidelity. The speaker
pronounced the saying that Every man
has his price, a libel on tho race. "The
Model Man. is beyond price. All the
gold in the U. S. Treasury would not buy
him. In his hands truth and all her inter-
csts are safe.
He is man Of purity. His great char
acteristic is that he fears God and keeps
his commandments. This is the founda-
ton of all the rest He is pure in heart.
Neither bribes batteries nor threatenings
can induce him to do a wicked or mean
thing. This purity is only to be had by
embracing the religion of Jesus Christ
The speaker neglected to mention two other
viz: He does not use wine nor tobacco.
There is great need for this model man
i'll the affairs of State and of Church
The great mass of the men who are selected
to manage the affairs of State arc chosen
more particularly in reference to their abil-
ity to talk, talk, talk-adhesion to party
being the first great requisite, while not
few of those in position in the Church are
there because of their social position OF
financial ability.
This model man is needed on the Bench,
in the executive chairs, in the Legislative
halls, behind the counters and before the
counters, in the counting rooms and in the
work shops, in tho pulpits and in the pews.
The speaker said Gen. Grant would be re-
joiced to see this model man at the door of
the White House asking office.-It is doubt
full if the model man would seek Office
the Office ought to seek him.
There is he attempt here to follow tine
words of the speaker, but merely to give
an index to the lecture. 1t was really
fine affair." And though it was written,
the speaker but seldom consulted his man
script.
Owing to the fact that it had merely been
that the Rev. gentleman would
preach, and but few of the people having
a knowledge of him, the congregation was
small to what it would have
been had due notice been given.
Those who failed to be present, lost
treat, as persons who have attended the
course at the Hall, say The Model Man"
was equal to any of them. This is only
another illustration of the truth of what
The New Y ork papers said at the commence
ment of the lecture season, viz: That the |
90 STAR lecturing was an extortion. That !
there are hundreds of men over the coun-
try who can deliver as good lectures as
these Stars" and who will do it for one
third the money. But we suppose those
getting up courses know that there is a |
great deal in a name, and they act accord
ngly.