The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-26

He then compared the service in which |
an active participation of the congregation
was had with the preacher to the silence
observed in other churches. The sacia-
mcnt avails us nothing, unless we come and
partakc with faith and with voluntary
acceptance of its meaning and divine teach
ings. We must practically remember cs-
scntial divinity and priesthood each man
in his own household and in taking part in
all holy duties required of us.
The sermon was an able exposition of
the views of the preacher, and was listened
TO by a large congregation.
MEMORIAL SERMON.
A special service was held at the Congrc-
gational church, last evening, under the
auspices of the Grand Army of Republic,
who had engaged the Rev. s. w. Field of
Providence, II. l., who is at present sup
plying the pulpit of the Baptist church
in this village, to deliver memorial sermon
preparatory to the observance of ''Decora-
ton Day" on The 3)th inst. The occasion
and the speaker brought together Il large
assembly of people. Tho church WAS
made cmblcmatic of the coming Decoration
by beautiful display of flowers in front
of the pulpit and beside the principal me-
mortal service, the choir added not u little
to the effect by singing at the opening
'Kellcr's American Hymn and "Amcr-
| lea" at the close.
The reverend speaker addressed his au-
dience from the following text
And Nabal answered Davids servants
and said ''who is David?" and who is the
son of Jesse, there may he servants now-a-
days that break away every man from his
master.
Shall | then take my bread and my water
| and my flesh that | have killed for my
shearcrs, and give it unto whom knew not
whence they bes 1 Samuel, %; 1911.
The speaker opened his remarks by stat
ing that there was a tendency in the world
to obliteratc the deeds of the past from
our minds, for new duties absorb our
thoughts and feelings, and we need to be
reminded of these things Once year then
when the season comes around and cX-
presses it in her balmy air. and nature fur
nishes us with that which is most desirable
for our purpose, it is meet that we should
make our offering from natures dress in
honor of our fallen soldiers, and of the
cause in which they died. And in so do
ing we renew the remcmbrances of those
days of war and of bloodshed, and the
struggles in which these men were engaged
As have the privilege of addressing you
as an organization. of the Grand Army Of
the Republic, and you as citizens whose
friends were lost in the great struggle fol
loyalty, | have chosen this text from
that account Of wonderful events as
a scene appropriate for the occasion and a:
affording striking illustration of the sub
ject which brings us together.
Men are representatives of principles
We present TO you in the text two men to
tally unlike in character, but whom event
had brought together. The eagle might a.
well assmilate with the hedgehog as Nabal
with David Let us look first at the claims
of justice in this scene David is suffcrin.
Punishment in the wilderness, the myrmid
, oms of Saul on his track, starving amos
in his hunger and without food or susten
, ance of any kind. He sends his servant
to Nabal at time when the sheep-shearin:
festival is being held, asking him for leav,
for them to share in the feast and brin.
| something to him. While the heroic trait
of David's character awaken our admira
ton, they only excited the baser passions o
, Nabal. David had assisted the shepherds il
their labors, being once, in his youth,
, shepherd himself, and a friendly inter
5 course had sprung up between them, 81
t that David took it for granted that the ap
$ plication for food would be willingly met
| But the insolent repulsc was made b,
: Nabal, "Who is David y? being totally in
D sensible to all claims of justice or suffering
t humanity. Such men we find in ever
: age.
e During the late conflict when men wer
l starved to death by the enemies of on
country this same spirit was exhibited
: We cannot forget and never shall cease t
I remember the horrors of Andcrsonvillt
C and the very thoughts of the scenes cnactc
C there fill us with amaZement at their cruc
1 ty. That, however, was the experience @
c thousands of those who went forth froi
i among us. There were men in those day
: and in that southern land so ignorant the
could not write their names and it woul
S have been better if no one had been foun
}, to write 1t for them, for then their deed
n and their names might not have bee
h known. We come in contact with sue
j. persons as Nabal inIthis age. Here was
man of reputation both as Il scholar and {
It a poet. His name is known as the victC
: of Goliath, the anointed of the Lord. I'll
# Almighty had designed him to occupy
high position and in his blended glory i
stood above every person of his time Hcl
G is he driven from among his fellow-mc
/. and cheated of his rights, even though L
is superior to all.
l. There are times in all ages when wort
G has been treated in the same name
e Wealth in the hands of selfish men is
milestone to grind the faces of the poo
T. There has been time in our own countr
d when oppression and treason held high ca
nival in our Capitol but now it has changed
It and those who were once down-trodden an
e despised sit in the councils of the natiol
c David begged his bread at the door {
Is churlishness and pride and his woundo
9 feelings felt the insult. Here was prit
y destitute of brains driving kingly wort
y from his door. We know our own human
l. ty has suffered in overcoming oppression
Y but now we can lift our hearts and hant
? and say the " stars and stripes will wi
l. ness no more of this suffering of bleedir
sc humanity. No more oppression and erin
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