The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-07-26
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
THE CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.


which the ordinance Of baptism was admin
istered 10 two ladies. Mr.. Hewlett leaves
the city this week TO assume the pastoral
charge Of the First Baptist church Of Hud
son City, N. j. During his successful pas
torate OF nearly seven years In this city the |
Calvary Baptist church has increased from
little band Of my members 70 a strong
and nourishing congregation. His rosigna-
ton creates an important vacancy. The
condition and prospects OF the church, their |
beautiful and attractive sanctuary, their Do |
sitlon nj the national capital, call for the
best gins OF the denomination, and II Ia 10
be hoped the pastor selected may be as
faithful and true TO his charge as has the
preacher who babe the congregation fare
well yesterday.
SERVICES At THE METROPOLITAN (N. e.
CHURCH.
DR.. Newman preached TO large congre-
CATION yesterday morning, his subject being
the millennium. His text was the 4th verse
Of the goth chapter OF Revelations: Sand
they lived and relgned thousand years."
OF the two theories In regard 10 the millcn-
mum, past-advent and pre-advent; he chose
the latter. According TO the hrst Christ Is
to reign on earth thousand years In person;
according 10 tho second lie Is TO reign In
His people thousand years. He said he
should argue In favor Of the latter theory
In favor of O spiritual millennium. He cx-
patiatcd upon the whole chapter, showing
the proper way of interpreting some Of the
Revelations-a book the most difficult TO
understand In the whole Bible. lie made
the chapter applicable to the present age Of
the world. He said that the angel was EVIL
IDENTIFY n messenger by authority OF Heaven,
such rs Luther, Wesley and others; that the
key was merely an emblem Of authority.
Whom a man became doctor OF the Jewish
law he was given key to the place where
were kept the sacred books; this key was his
emblem OF authority. The chain siguiaed
simply his strength. The terms dragon,
serpent, devil and satan were anonymous,
meaning attributes Of the devil. Binding
them was simply curtailing their power and
influence. The thrones relate TO rulers of
the various kingdoms Of the earth, and the
idea Is that the nations Of the earth are to
become Christianized.
XTo show how prophecy has come to pass
In the later times he referred TO the Elijah
mentioned In Malachi and John the Baptist
of the new Testament, showing that they
were similar not only in the suddenness OF
their coming, but In their habits and DISPOSE
ton.
The impression is obtaining with some
that there are to be two resurrections; this he
disclaimed, showing the first resurrection to
De from the death Of sin-a resurrection of
regeneration, and "blessed Is he that hath
part in the first resurrection" The second
death should have no power over such, for
Christ Is to put death under his feet.
The term thousand Of years means an In
definite period OF time. 1t Is so all through
the Bible. some shall put thousand to
Hight" one could put a great many to flight;
and this Is the meaning Of the term-a great
many.
find In reading the Bible prophetcal
day. Turn to Daniel and read about his
seventy weeks and you will find this. to be
wi ind ala 90 a IA
up OF prophctical days; follow 1t out, and
wherever he speaks of a week 1t stands for
seven years. The prophets used q definite
term for an indefinite period.
He showed that 1t were impossible for
christ to reign in person on the earth; that II
would be degrading for Him to stoop TO do 1t.
lie could only reign in the hearts Of men.
His kingdom is not this paltry earth, this
speck In the universe of God. Should He
come and establish his throne In any city of
the earth, We should have 10 make a pill
grimagc to be with him.
The true millennium begins In mans
soul. We should all be living, walking,
talking miilennlums. There is an old ira
dltlon that the seven thousandth year is TO
be.tho millennium. In other words, two
thousand years before the law, two thou
sand years under the law, and two thousand
years after the law. 1t has come to pass so
far we have had two thousand before the
law, two thousand under the law, and
almost two thousand since the law, and we
may be last approaching that period. We
may be farther than the morning twilight
IL Is remarkable fact that during the past
MY years more persons have been con.
Nerted than during the first fifty years OF the
apostolic preaching. What Is to be accom-
plished before that period "The false
prophet Is to be destroyed" In other words,
is to DO rejected, and his people come to &C.
fall
Mohammed. The inspired writer's, in
speaking Of the destruction of people, did
not mean their humiliation; they meant that
their power and influence should fail. lie
spoke OF the Sultan of Turkey, showing
That nc was bankrupt; that he has none OF
MS former greatness, and that only for
France the cross would 20 up In Turkey and
the crescent go down. 1t would be SO In
time.
Popcry, referred to in the person of the
beast, Is TO share the same fate. He said he
did not mean the destruction of the Catholic
Church. He believed that the time would
come when the Catholic Church would be
purified, and would 90 hand 10 hand with the
Protestant Church In the redemption of the
world. lie meant the destruction of those
doctrines that have sown the seeds OF super
stlton In SO many hearts; that have taught
men TO pray to Saints rather than to God
The power OF the Pope is waning. No ether
Roman Pontin will assume to reign as a
temporal king. The idol worship OF Mary
shall DO swept away. When In Venice
stood upon the stone where n Roman PontiT
placed his foot triumphantly upon the neck
OF King Frederick Barbarosa. But that day
10 past the thunders OF the Vatican are
played out. The rcigning kings Of Europe
now laugh at the bulls that issue from the
Vatican, and they have lost their power.
The Pope's power Is wanng-is gone.
There Ia anothpr thing tn he hal
tho ingatherng of the Jews. They are TO
be gathered once more to the Holy Land. 1t
Is remarkable fact that the Jews are dis
tinct people. They do not settle down and
Invest In real estate. All over Europe you
meet them selling old clothes. They seem
to be ready at the sound of the "sllyer
trumpet" to return and build up their temple
again.
The enlightenment OF the gentle nations
must be accomplished. The knowledge of
the glory OF God should cover the earth as
the waters cover the sea. This may soon be
done with our great facilities OF travelling.
The circuit OF the world can be made now In
less time than 81. Paul made his Journey
along the Mediterranean.
The signs of the times all point to the
fllllment OF prophecy; all point 10 the reign
OF Christ In the hearts OF His people on
earth. viii you be living, walking, talking
cmblems OF the millennium, making good the
promise In your own hearts by letting Christ
reign therei
AQrATIc-YAcHT RACE IN PROSPECT
For some time past there has been good
deal OF discussion between the owners of
yachts In this city. as TO the relative merits
OF thelr crafts, and, although several at
tempts have been made to get up q race, as
yet there has been nothing definite decided
upon. In order that the lovers Of aquatic
sports may have an opportunity to witness
trial oil speed between the noted yachts of
the city, Mr.. George A. Shekell, of the Full
ton restaurant, makes the following propo-
sition To give purse Of $50, to be run for
on Monday, the 9th Of August, open to all
boats OF twenty-five feet or less, owned In
the District or Alexandria; entrance free,
ana Gntrles to he made on or before August
!. me purse will be placed In the hands of
any responsible person who may be agreed
upon by the captains or owners of the com
peting yaehts said competitors nIso IN
choose their own judges. Tho race ia n ho
run TO Fort Washington aud return, and tTo
first boat which returns, according to The