Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-09-21

Tounderstand the following report which
we give slightly abbreviated from the copy
furnished us, our readers will need to re-
member that the Lords Supper is observed
only semi-annually by the Scotch Prcsby-
terians:
At the recent communion of the Reform
ed Presbyterian Congregation of East
CraAsbury the following doctrines were
taught, illustrated and applied:
Preparation Sabbath, Aug. %, a sermon
was preached by Rev. A. w. Johnston,
pastor of the congregation, from Luke %,
80, "This do in remembrance of me-
Doctrine-It is the duty of christians to
observe this ordinance They should come
toit-l. Trustingly. 3 Humbly. 8. Sor-
rowfully. t. Thankfully. 5. Anticipating
Iy-hopng to have a foretaste Of heavenly
blessings. They should have faith in cx-
ercise and love to God, and to the breth-
rem which is the chief of the christian
graces.
Thursday, \. NJ, Aug %, day of fast
ing and prayer. Sermon by Rev. j. r.
Thompson from Joshua POPS.
|. Consider the character Of the man
SLAYER. /. He was one guilty ola hcinous
crime ,. One conscious Of the heinous-
ness Of his crime. B. One flying TO the
city of refuge. T.. One who had a fair trial.
3. One who must remain in the city of ref
uge until the death of the High Priest.
II. Consider the aycngcr Of blood. J..
The public sentiment is an aycncer. ,. The
enlightened conscience is an avcngcr. 8.
The curse of the broken law is an ayengcr.
4. Death is an aycugcr-the wages Of sin
is death. Rom, %.
III. Consider the cities Of refuge. /.
They were of divine appointment ,. They
were accessible to all. 3. They afforded
perfect security. I. The names of the cit
les were very significant. In conclusion,
/. We should remember that we are guilty
sinners. ,. We should be thankful that
there is q city of refuge. 3. We should re-
member that the avenger is on our track.
r. NJ, sermon by the same from Tim
6:12, LAY hold on eternal life
/. What is eternal life? /. Its u state
of eternal being. ,. II is state Of ctern.
al consciousness. o. 1t Is state of ctcru.
al happiness.
II. How are we to lay hold on cterna
life? /. intellectually. , Gra.piug j
with the whole heart 3. by laying holc
on Jcsu, Christ who is eternal life f. A
the chief object OF pursuit
III. Why should we lay hold ON eterna
life? Because, /. We are spiritually dead
?. Our existence here i, very brief 3. |
we neglect thi, duty we are lost forever
In conclusion, attend to this duty today
"Now is the accepted time, &c
Saturday, Aug %. Day of immcdilt
preparation. Sermon by Mr.. Thompso
from Kings, 1877, arise and eat, be
cause the journey is too great for thee"
Doctrine-We should obey the diyiu
injunction.
/. Because Of the greatness Of the joum
ey that the christian has to travel. /. BC
cause Of the obstacles that lie in the way
?. Because Of the danger, that lie in til
way. 3. Because of the length Of the way
4. Because of our weakness in ourselves
II. Because of the provision which Go
has prepared. tits food. l. Suitable t
the christian. ,. Abundant. 3. Uniailins
III. Because Of its good effects upon tn
christian. l. 1t imparts spiritual life.
1t imparts spiritual strength. 3. 1t Civ,
ioretaste of heaven. t. 1t gives a spiri
ual manifestation of Christ. Conclusion
Christians have long journey before then
They are poorly prepared for it. The
must partake Of this feast that they ma
be sustained and brought to the hcaycnl
HOreb.
Sabbath, Aug. %, a. NJ. Rev. A. v
Johnston preached from Luke pa
"And his sweat was as it were great drol
ofblood falling down to the ground"
Theme, the suffering Of Jesus.
/. They were intensely great. ,. The
were MOTOR himself 3. They were willing
ly endured. 4. They were accepted Of Il
Father. In conclusion, |. Shall not OF
hearts beam within Us while we talk
Jesus by the way? ? Shall we not ca
in our lot with his people, and be saved
=. NJ, sermon by Rev. J. r. ThompsC
from Matt, 22:5, "But they made light
it," Theme-Indinerenc to spiritu
things. /. This Indifference is very col
mon. ,. tits inexcusablc. 3. Very u
grateful 1. Sinful. .. Exceedingly da
gerous. In conclusion, What is it tn,
made light Of? OF God, Of death, of he
and eternity. Let us beware Of the attraC
ions Of the world, and accept the invit
ton today
Monday, Aug. 80, sermonby Mr.. Thorn
son from Gen. 1917, look not behil
thee" Doctrine-Haying put the han
TO the pillow we should not look back.
To look back indicates insincerty. ,.
is disobedience to Gods commands. 3.
is a violation Of solemn covenant engag
ment. 4. There is nothing in the wor
worth looking after. 5. II is exceeding
dangerous To look back. In conclusion,
Remember that awakened sinners are n
pardoned sinners. ,. Always look forwa
and use the means God has provided
prevent you from looking back. Rcmel
Der there is no sitting forward in NOR,
and religion. There is no sliding in t
christian life only backsidiHg: use t
means of christian effort. Active chr
tians are growing christians. Forward the
Upward and onward till you reach II
heavenly "city that hath foundations, who
builder and maker is God"
III o.. q.