Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-05-20

the Mexican Monarchy, induced all
the factions to unite in defence Of
their country, and centreing on Jua-
rcz as their leader, it gave him new
lease of power, ignoring Constitutional
restraints, the Plan of Ayutla and
usage. Juarey has been
in power so long that he hesltates
about yielding the reins of government
to any other chief who may contest
his ri ght to rule as long as he plcases
He looks to the Army and not to the
ballot box to uphold his unconstitu-
tional prctensions. But the signs
are that he has over estimated the
Of the Mexican people, and
that his reign will soon come to an
end.
The Rev. JouN X. NELSON, Of the
United Brethren Church, preached in
the stone church of this place last
18th instant, from the text
Ny heart is fixed, 0 God, my heart
is fixed. " 37th PSALM, 18th verse.
This Psalm was written by David
while hiding from Saul and fleeing
before hm, and perhaps composed in
the cavern in which he lodged.
In the Divine word We read Of the
condition Of the unrcgen-
crate heart. \ rarnal heart enmity
against God. cage of unclean birds,
q den Of vip"rs, fixed on sin, earth
with its honor+ vain delights &c
The object q Divine grace and mercy
is to fix the heart, change and renew
it, cleanse and purify it.
1T, when THUS renewed it is fixed
on God. Thou shnlt love the Lord
thy Good Ni;il all thy heat, &c, as
our Crca;or k;@l rrescrver, bountiful
rrovidpr. Every good we enjoy COM
eth from him. He is our delight, our
centre of attraction; Is such our praise
md PRAYERS, vii. ever be offered unto
him.
"a, Urcn Christ /. Righteousness and
work rs the only source Of salvation.
Christ must have the unbroken conf
Nence Of the soul. On him our soul
uuSt rest as its Only foundation, as
our best friend, constant, always pres
cnt.
81, Upon the Holy Spirit as the
only source Of life and consolation
Thi, is the evidence Of Gods convert
mo grace. All spiritual life in the
soul produced by it bears witness with
our spirits that we are the children of
God warns. cheers and invigoratcs
the heart as c,i,",, sally and essentially
~ the sun docs the earth.
4rh. The heart must BE fixed upon
the nyiuclv inspired word Of God as
the only rule # our faith and practice.
The Elble-oId and new Testament
is 2 look Of books: the best Of books.
There is no book like it it Is the
mirror Of all things; reveals unto us
God. with his charming attributes
man with all lis various propensltles
and impcrtcctionS; creation with ITS
mysteries and beauties ; 1t lifts the
veil of Time and invites us to look
into eternity with its realities. 1t
must he our family book, our closet
companions it is the last will and
testament Of our Heavenly Father
the teachings and precious sayings OF
our dear Ec&eemer; our guarantee to
eternal life.
9TH. The heart should be fixed on
the people Of God as our companions
The primitive Christians first gave
their hearts to God. This connected
them inscparahly with his people
do good to all men, especially tc
those who are Of the household Of
faith. Leave the vain and vicious
hunts Of vice with its rotaries make
God friends your contiding associates
they are our fellow soldiers in this
lleayenly warfare; our sympathlzcrs
in ahiiction: our companions IN Joy
and sorrow and with them we shall
dwell forever in Heaven.
9th, Oar hearts should be fixed or
Heaven rs our future and eterna
home. All that God has done for us
is designated 10 save lis in Heaven
Il 90, saith Christ, "to prepare {
place for YOU, Il rest, a home, where
the wicked cease to trouble, warfare
over, tears wiped away. Friends shall
meet and recognize, and love, anc
enjoy with all the tullness of celestia
Ibolies; gaze on the beauties of HEAVIER
forever
DECORATION DAY.-ln accordance
with the designation of Monday, the
3Oth instant, as the day for memona
exercises by which the memories 0
the brave men who fell in their coun
,,or,,5t Nv OF of I h.