The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-10-17
GREENE STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL
at -g4ssehfa syi,Qea CHURCH. slaes4e loaus 1901
An Old Discipie-Sermpn hy9 Rev. A. r.
~ Sanford.


Sanford.
Tho Greene street Methodist Episcopal church
vas yesterday filled BY aoongregatlon composed Of
both young and old Christians. 1t was understood
that the pastor, Rev. A. X Sanford, would preach
sermon particularly suited TO aged Christians; con-
sequenty the old members Of the church were pre-
sent in full force with willing ears ready to drink In
the words Of wisdom which would fail from the
preachers lips. A large number of young people
were also present, knowing that what addressed
to the old would do them no harm to hear. Agree
ably TO his promise, Mr. Sanrord's discourse re-
ferred principally TO the state Of mind and the re-
igious status OF those Christian warriors who have
grown old in the service OF their Master.
His text was:-"There went with Us, also. certain
OF the disciples OF Cesarea and brought with them
one Mnason, OF Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom
oa ascps sad e j w has grown ola
In the service Of Christ; one whose long life has
made him eficienv in the
80 KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST; 1855
one whose mind has been enlarged, whose expe-
renee has been enriched and whose judgment has
rooted In the gospel of Christ, ana like the oak
which breasts the storm and sinks its roots deeper
the ana baa n q s
devil has his faith more firmly fixed In the Rock OF
Ages We see in an old disciple great simplicity In
his dependence for salvation on Christ. young
OF feeling which his nature Is affcted with; but the
ID
spiritual hopes on feelings alone and therefore places
MS dependence more on Christ. AS he advances In
years ne learns to draw consolation from sources
outside Of himself. While ig& 81. frer ii9 $50 lD0
THE SUN OF CONSOLATION,
20 young Christian, is closed by the ndrmities Of
human nature, the aged Christian has learned To-
distinguish between depravity and the Involuntary
Weaknesses OF his nature. He Is not dismayed 80
easily, though his feelings vary at times, Is his
heart depressed matters or small interest and he
can say win PAU; II know In whom have believed
ana that He ls able TO keep what have committed
unto him against that day. 5sg 1854 a8efa 1917
;. A Christian. as he increases in years, viii
be weaned sfrom the things OF this world
and his interest decline in It's affairs.
lie has examined it thoroughly and has
seen the falacy OF placing his hopes on temporal
matters. lie has become as 1t were, crncihed 10 the
word, tand can no longer follow its pursuits or take
any interest In the outside world. Those on
whom he hal placed his directions now In tho
grave, and 1t is no wonder that his own hopes and
aspirations should be IN the same direction. In an
old disciple greater cand0r In judging Others
and though he has predictions and his attach
ments 70 early connections, still he loves all who
love Christ Jesus In sincerity matter what creed
or denomination they may follow.
In conclusion he spoke warmly OF his affection for
aged Christians and how he liked to them in his
church and TO converse with them, for IN them he
saw Gods chosen disciples. s, ,st 5,i ast.. 4.