Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-07-26
Communion of the Reformed Presby.
terian Church at East Craftsbury.


We insert the following outline of SER
vice, kindly furnished us sometime since,
not as a matter Of news, but of interest to
many readers.
Absence and illness have delayed US
from publishing it sooner. Our correspon-
dent writes 1t is about forty years since
this congregation was organized, and it
numbers now over 20 members, with four
elders and two deacons. The congrega-
ton is in more prosperous condition
than before for some time. Its Sabbath
School is also well attended, and in a
hopeful state.
Seven new members were added to the
congregation at this last communion, and
eight children were baptized" He closes
with an earnest exhortation which will
apply elsewhere, to many who are inter-
ested in the outward prosperity of the
church to come forward and take the VOWS
Of the Lord upon them, thereby encourage
ing the heart Of the pastor, and making
their influence more definite for the cause
Of Christ:
Preparation Sabbath-Sermon by the
pastor Of congregational Chron. 2j-6.
80 kill the passover and sanctify your
selves" We are to sanctify ourselves. |.
BY breaking Off all our sins. II. BY numb
ling ourselves III. BY reading Gods
Word ". BY earnest prayer. Conclu-
sion. Let each and all of us sanctify our
selves in coming to the Lords Table
Fast day, A. NJ. Sermon by Rev. n. NJ.
johnson, assistant. Psalm 26-G. Theme
The necessity of differentiation and the
difficulties in the way of performing this
duty. We should examine ourselves. |.
To see whose we are. II. Because there
is danger Of our being mistaken. III. Be-
cause we are constantly contracting sin.
~. Because we know so little Of ourselves.
V. Because Of self-love; improvement.
Let US then examine ourselves, and not
our ne ighbors. Let us seek the assistance
of the Holy Spirit, and let us not expect
TO find ourselves pure. Though we desire
purity, and should continue to seek after
it, we cannot attain perfection in this life.
p. NJ. Sermon by the same Psalms 1922.
Theme The believer is commanded to
roll his burden on the Lord Jesus Christ.
/. The believer as he journeys through
life is often burdened with the debt of sin
which he cannot pay. II. The burden we
owe to the law as covenant of works.
III. Temptation to sin is a burden. ".
Sin ana corruption within us is a burden
V. Performance Of duty is burden. VI.
Church interests are often burden. VII
Sorrows and troubles are a burden. VIII.
Perplexities and doubts, in regard to our
SOULS interests are burden, TX. Prep
aration tor a communion season is bur
den. Improvement. Are we burdened
in any or all of those respects then we
should rejoice to know that the Lord Jesus
Christ is both able and willing to carry all
our burdens, five will only cast them up
on Him. Saturday Sermon by the same.
! Cor. ll-25. Last clause "This do We,
rs offer rs we drink it, in remembrance of
me-" Theme That it is the duty of every
one who is nearer of the gospel to OBJ
serve this ordinance. /. Because of Him
who makes the Offer H. Because of the
hour and circumstances when the supper
was instituted. III. Because of the de-
sign of this ordinance. ". 1t was to be
a seal Of the covenant Of grace. V. The
supper was designed to keep communi on
with God. VI. 1t was designed for the
destruction Of sin, and to strengthen the
graces. VII. Because Christ Jesus COM
manded it. In conclusion Notice some
objections, and |. This service is a very
trivial service, small matter. II. at
tend to all other duties. III. | am unfit
TO observe this ordinance, and som tell us
that they intend to observe this ordinance
sometime, but not now. Cor. 60. "Be-
hold now is the accepted time" &c Sab
bath sermon by Rev. N. NJ. Johnston. Sab
bath song. SO. "What is thy beloved
more than another beloved" &c. Let us
endoavor to answer the question why our
beloved is better to us than any other be-
loved. |. Because he is divine. II. Be-
cause he is perfectly human. III. Because
he is a miracle and wonder. " Be-
cause he is the only mediator between an
offended God and us, rebels. V. Because
he became an offering for sin. VI. Be-
cause he is the only intercessor. VII. Be-
cause he is feast for his people VIII.
Because he shall yet come again in the
final judgment. Improvement. /. This
subject is a warning to all impenitent sin
ners. II. This subject speaks encourage
ment to all penitent believers, who are
seeking peace through the beloved.
Sermon on Monday-Rev n. NJ. Johns
ton-from Hagg 30 Theme: The supe-
riority of the gospel church. The gospel
church is superior to the temple. l. In
its foundation. III. In its costliness. III.
In its beauty. ". In regard to its stabil-
ity. V. In numbers. vi. More glorious
in influence. VII. More glorious in the
honors that shall be put upon it. VIII.
The church shall be honored in that her
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