The New York herald., 1871-02-20
CHURCH OF THs MESSIAH.
The Relations Belwccn God and EInn-Ser
mou b. the Rev. DIR. IIepworth.

The Relations Between God and EInn-Ser-
mou bJ the Rev. DIR. Hcpworth.
AS usual this handsome ed6ce was crowded yes.
terday morning with the representatives OF the ton
who dwell on ana near Murray Hill. The popular
pastor, Rev. DR.. Hepworth, BY his recent short alb.
sence seemed to be made more popular and when
he ascended the pulpit general and spontaneous
smile OF pleasure and thankfuness seemed to per-
wade the entire OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at seeing the
beloved pastor again and thankiulness because he
had travelled SO lar over the railways and had re-
turned uuhurt.
Mr.. Hepworlh took his text from st. John, ILL.,,
15-"For God SO loved the world that lie gave His
only pcsotten SON." He said:-These are golden
words and such is their mighty significance tiat
they have become the standpoint from which the
whole world looks at Deity. The Apostle touched a
chord In the great human heart which will forever
vibrate with gratitude. The words may be regarded
as indicating the peculiar character OF the CHRISTIAN
religion and Its ciaiuis upon our allegiance. They
lit the whole Christian scheme above, very far
above, al possible systems OF philosophy and make
1t an outgrowth and proof OF Gods great love tor
US. No uninspirei man could have uttered the text
AID
NO LOGIC or SCIENCE
could nave deduced 1t from the known laws of mind
or matter Ii Is The annuuciatioa OF new policy OF
the entrance iito history oil spiritual lorces AS
the warrior who leads a nation to battle issues u
policy Dy winch he IL 10 be guided. SO thus Christ
and his Apostles preached certain plain. but before
unknown, truths as the foundations OF the
Kingdom oil COD. And these truths tell a
wondering and grateful word OF the relation In
which God stands 10 as and OF til. possible relation
Ia which we stand 10 Him. 1 think we shall never
quite get used TO the great truth which the text pro-
claims. | marvel at 1t more and more. Ana
sharp-efed science In these latter days dlscioses
more ana more OF the majesty OF Deity, discovering
10 Us the magnitude OF Ills power and the depths ol
HIS wisdom Am Oil the more
LOST IN WONDER AND AWE.
That he. the Creator or all worlds, should care for
you ana me enough to regard our little lives as OF
any moment whatever, stagger5 the understanding.
Bu eaE lie Should take such deep interest In us all,
the highest and the lowest Alike rs TO give Us the
Lords Prayer Which permits " TO call Him Father
and TO go to Him for strength when all earthly
power fails u.s. and should thea declare that lear
we snail lose our way He sends His only
begot,en son to telpus by example, as well pre-
cept. OF the beauty Ola holy life s something which
no man can understand, but which rouses
THE noLiEST EMOTIONS
OF The heart. Not one is forgotten. God Is your
lather, whoever you are. Poor, ul-treated by the
world sln-stricken and guilty one feeling sure that
no man cares for y0u God is your Heavenly Father,
always protected by HIS power. And to save YOU
from yourself and TO show you the way out Of your
despair, out OF your rcmorse, out or your misery
the CHRIST the only Son OF God that hrs ever been
beso'ten by the special act ol tbe Alm lightly, has
come with cheering words and holy promises.
NO MORE gUEssEs or PHILOSOPHY,
no more mere 0pino1s OF great mon, but a rcvea.
tlon, attended with Miracles 10 make you sure that
your trues friend-the one who VIII help you most
Willingly and Judge you most charilaby-s He
with more than mothers socitude and care.
NOW If we can make ourselves worthy OF that reve-
iaion and ACT according TO Its spirit, how ennob ed
WILL our sous become and how pure aud beautiful