The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-29

David. as mere youth. crushed the giant I
of Cath, TO the day when in the decrepi- !
tudc of old age he overthrow the usurpa- {
ton of Adoniram, we have n continuous I
exhibition of Gods sovereign rule in the al
fairs of men and nations.
Multitudes of men base their judgment of
the complexion of future events on crcum-
stanta evidence, and when the future de-
velops itself contrary to the plain indca-
ton of circumstances, they discover for the
first time the development of divine rule
and providence.
First. To such persons the unbushing
wickcdness of the antideuvian worlds
would indicate that Gods universal gov
eminent was overthrow.
,Sec0ad. TO this same class of minds the
long and weary bondage of Gods ancient
people in Egypt would indicate that God
had either forgotten them or was unable to
overthrow the power Of their oppressors.
1Hird. This same class, witnessing the
destruction of Jerusalem by NebuchadneZ-
gar, would have concluded that its rebuild
ing and the restoration of its enslaved peo-
pie an impossibility.
Men lose their confidence in God on ac-
count of the wickcdncss Of the world, yet
His power has oVcrthrown the unjust gov
ernments. They were lead to believe that
the government that oppressed the Egypt
time God appears in His majesty and in his
power gave them dcliverance. SO too
when the Temple Nebuchadnezzar was
overhrown and the people taken to Baby
lon rs slaves, il seemed impossible to re-
build it. but it rose in due time in magnifi-
cent proportions and deliverance came to
the pcople-for God reigneth and his pur-
poses were accomplished
But it is unnecessary to lingcr in period |
so far back in the worlds history to prove |
/ and Illustrate the doctrine of the text for |
never since the morn OF creation has the
/ fact of Gods universal rule been more
manifest than during the present age, and
| the speakers purpose was to show that in
the affairs of this world God rules and
ovcrrucs for his own glory and the good
of mankind.
Earthly thrones may tottcr and fall, but
his throne cndureth forever. Crowns may
fall from heads that would gladly wear
them. sccptres fall from hands that would
fain retain them, and the reins of govern
ment fall from the hands of those who
would sacrifice everything to hold them
but the sceptrc of divine power and provi-
dence is held with firm, unreaxng grasp.
and that emperors, kings, cabinets, senators
and peoples are in his hands as clay in the
hands of the potter, to mould them, con-
troll them, and do unto them as seemeth
best in his sight; and the current history Of
the world is full Of the manifestations of
his ruling and oyerruling power.
The providence and over-rullng power
of God is seen in all our history When
Luther went to Rome, three hundred years
ago, and, in pcnance, was ascending the
great staircase, he was touched rs by fire
from Gods altar BY that truth Eye shall
live by faith" 1t touched his heart and
L., 81 10, in
darkness. Two hundred and fifty years
ago alittle vessel came to these shores, bring
ing small band of men-but from them
= has sprung a mighty nation. While driven
from their homes that they might enjoy
freedom Of thought Gods hand directed
> their footsteps. and from the seed they
n planted. has sprung the New England of
c to-day.
About the same time there came another
band, who settled on the James river-hav-
ng in their hearts another and far different
= purpose-the planting of human slavery.
After years of petition ane suppication
in answer, God had carried out his purpose
in its overthrow.
q In the issue of the Franco-Prussian wal
, was seen another evidence Of the overrul-
u ing power of God for the good of the peo-
= pie. The King of France in all his power
!. he hoped to extend the temporal power OF
g. the Pope. The pride of the King was sub
d, ducd and his purpose never accomplished.
% hated. About the same time the Pope
% called, at the Vatican, universal council
to declare his intallibility. But instead OF
holding supreme power, he loses his hold
;. upon both secular and religious power
7. victor Emmanuel appears upon the scene
the Pope is shorn of his power, and to-day
= he is prisoner in his own house. scarcely
u leaving his room.
This truth comes verified in the corrup-
tons OF our own times-in the city of New
York nine millions of dollars were stolen
Ia the thieves thought themselves safe but
- God has overruled their purposes and they
/ have been brought to justice, and the Great
i transgressor of all, instead of spending this
- Thanksgiving festival in paestia resi-
h dence, he whites it away in the prison of
!. the great city he had wronged. Murdercrs
Il have been tried convicted and sentenced not
withstanding the use of corrupting money
/, to bride courts and jures. We have feared
a for our courts of law but to-day, they have
n men who show themselves possessed of
truth and justice. In commerce and in
. Congress the power of overreachng sell
=, fishness has been prevalent, but the people
! became aroused and have measurably over
y turned their power by the expression of
r public opinion upon their acts-surely the
= Lord reigneth."
: The financial panic was serious, but the
r. clouds were passing away, and the preacher
. did not believe it would be as severe upon
n the people us that Of 1857, when everything
was Frustrated in all branches of industry ;
- but out of it came the manifestations of Gods
p power, for never in the history of the land
. had there been such an awakening to relig-
h ious thought as during the financial distress
q OF that year, and God overruled it for the
= personal good of the people.
Tho speaker, by way of improvement,
. announced the following lessons to be
drawn from the subject;
FuSt. In view of the supreme universal
government of God, the people should
- learn to wait patiently the unfolding of D-
. vine Providence in the affairs of state and
;, nation.
! Second. We should be comforted and in
spired with the thought that in all our per-
, sonal experience and in all our domestic
, joys and sorrows is plainly manifest our
; Heavenly Fathers love and care.
. 1Hfm In view of Gods infinite good
! ness and power, the speaker exhortcd the
people to stand by right and truth lest
haply they be found fighting against God,
hOuTH. The Lord rejoiceth, let the earth
rejoice, and all the people sing the song of
thanksgiving.
The sermon of Mr.. Mills was appropriate
to the times, and was well received.
Rev. Mr.. johnson came forward and
said that it had been the custom of many
years ON thanksgiving to take up a collec-
ton for the poor, and called upon the peo-
pie for contribution, which was taken.
The money will be placed in the treasury
of the Ladies' Aid Society, of which Mrs.
DIR. Aiken is president.
The concluding prayer and benediction
were pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Mills.