The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-24


The Coming Of the Spirit Of GOd-Seruon ~
DIR. Palmer ON tho Holy Spirit.
The slim attendance at this church yesterday
showed to what an extent the members OF the
congregation are rusticating. Even the pastor ned
to the mountains during the week, but returned,
however. to. deliver his discourse OF yesterday
Appropriate to the fruitful theme was the hymn
chanted by the entire congregation ct the opening
OF the services ESQ Doe s.i 17
Come, Holy Spirit calm my mind,
And fit meto approach 70 God
And lead me 10 thy blest abode.
The pastor took his text from John XIV, 18 and
17-"And 1 Will pray the Father, and he q all
give you another paraclete that he may abide with
you forever; the spirit oil truth; whom the world
cannot receive, because 1t seeth him not neither
knoweth Hun; but We shall know him; for he dwelleth
with you and shall be 10 you" At this time
tho future was hidden from the disciples. They
knew not what should be the result Of Chriss lcav-
ing them, and sorrow filled their hearts. Their
Master, IN order remove the weight Of care that
oppressed them, made this remarkable rcveIs toa,
that the Spirit OF God should come upon them and
be gradually disclosed throughout all ages. This
revelation is the filing up OF the revelation regard
The Jews OF old only saw part OF what we see,
but when Jesus entered on HIS mission he made
when the God OF Christianity should be declared In
the completeness OF His mystic beng Strange to
say me aeXs had been wesssd Into o Dy
Christ says, II 20 to Him who will send you an
other Comforter" coming forth from the spirit Of
God, the infinite and unsearchable. Here we behold
the Father, Son ana Holy Ghost setting forth the
mysterious fact OF The Trinity Christ calls the new
from tho Greek Ddrd-kG,eO-vz.. to call to ones
SIDE as friend called to ones aid the
Christ but omnlpresent: for hardened hearts. ten.
derness for burdened hearts, relief for dark hearts,
the rekindiing IRE OF love; Tor fatn,ing hearts,
strength and holy courage;. for restless hearts
pcace-even the peace OF God; for hearts weary OF
inward contests ana frequent dlsappoin.menls, vic.
tory and SAT- lection, full and blessed. How
IMMEAsuRABLE MERcIEs
such q mission as this ! But our Saviour reveals
smother 1act.vz., that TINS mission should
agency are things not .cognizable ~ the
open the dark ana blinded soul. 1t belongs
TO the spirit OF truth to take the things OF Christ and
them Is lact but yet remains mystery. COD Is
able to produce In our simple souls graces that are
divine Iu ana wonderful; LIE can EXHIBIT therein what
consolation it s 70 Know that this mission Ii to last
forever.
cIRfsT's MISSION 9a .ll.p
was brief one, and humanity was relieved In HIS
day. But inasmuch as suffering humanity constantly
vine and omnpresent helper, and shall take up abode
IN sous TIL the world shall be worn out NO wonder
that Christ SAID ut is expedlenJ that CO." since
He sent so great q Comforter. AS lie nrst filed
stephen with celestial fire. and enllveAed the
martyrs so that they forgot their palms, So Also as
the centuries roll on. viii lie continue to raise up
sublime In faith ana heroic in self-sacriHcing
love- Let us remember. too, after alt men nave
taught regarding CIVILIZATION that the Holy SPIRIT u
THE GRAND CfvILLZER
that inspires genius ana prompts all the faculties
for the advancement or Christian civilization. The
word Is yet to witness the highest display OF HIS
wondrcus power. How Ill, then, have we appre-
clated this mtsVon and the greatness Of the Spirits
love. We're faith nj history 10 be written OF all
that the spirit has done for those who have been
saved 1t would require an eternity almostto read
II. What rivers Of tears He has dried upi what
treasures He has bestowed The preacher concluded
by Ieclting prayer and hymn TO the holy Ghost.