The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-09-01
SABBATH SERVICES.
sermon icy Kev. Mr haIcn "f
New Hampshire.

On SUNDAY morning the Rev. Mr.. IIazcn
of New Hampshire preached in the Con-
rregationa church. Despite the shower
of rain that was falling at the hour of
opening service the house was very well
filled.
The preacher took for the text of his
discourse the words found in Lake xiv
IS, II
"Thcn said he unto him, certain man
made great supper and babe many
And sent his servant at supper time to
say to them that were hidden, Come ; for
all things are now ready
The following is a brief abstract of the
SERMON
The feast was provided princcly in de-
sign, upon which the skill of many had
been devoted The supper was given by
great man as fit expression of his great
benevolcnce and generosity everything
had been prepared in the most costly man
ner, every luxury had been secured from
near and from far which money conld fur
nish, to supply the culinary arts of the
table flowers were lavishcd to adorn the
! board, lights flashed throughout the room
| to set off to good advantage the skill and
splendor everywhere displayed. At length
| all was ready and the servant was bid to
summon the guests. Come for all is
now ready" The occasion was one fortu-
nate in inclination and opportunity, and
the guests were expected to respond eager
" TO such call Here were all the ele-
ments of life and good cheer, where men
have always found the true realities of life;
bread for the hungry, water for the thirsty,
pardon for the guilty, deliverance for the
captive, light for the blind, life for the
dead Here is similitude of what the
Gospel sets before us if we may interpret
it so. Jesus is prescribing the means OF
grace and the Gospel is set before us as in
this narration of the supper.
We can, in the first place, consider the
Gospel as a feast, when all the elements
which are the most winning to our thoughts
and feelings, are beautifully spread upon
the board Grant, if we must, that this Is
of the earth earthly, but this physical en-
joyment may be considered as stepping
stone to other and higher enjoyments-ar
effective symbol of real and true joy. Sucl
will the Gospel appear if seen in the RICH
sense. Whenever we think of it as bur
den to be endured as hard service, and no
as joy and privilege, the blindness of on
hearts turn us away from its truest pre-
cepts and its highest appreciation.
In the second place we may consde. it
feast that Love provides. Not merely b,
some king or millionaire who wish to pleas
, the people to some effect or cater to thei
taste from purely selfish purpose. Thi
is very often case with men who have IL
heart in the doing of good deeds. This i
not so. God provides feast for us ms a
expression of His nature which is Love.
tells us of the Father of mercies; love, d
. vine love, is the fountain head, crownc
, with glory. He invites us all to come an
, receive light in Him.
For whom is this feast provided Is
n not LOT every ono Ol uS III answer 10 th
We must infer that the glory of God Offer
to all the benefits provided. As we turn I
: His divine teachings and gifts we see tina
what He offers He offers it to all. 1t is NJ
hedgcd in but free and open to all. He VIII
causes the sun to shine upon all the cart
9 will not let His mercy be crcumscribct
n His offerings will be as wide as are I'll
! ravagcs of sin. What does God say? I'll
4 testimony is final and conclusive, and whc
c He speaks we must listen. The words al
/ marvellous but need not be quotet
y We cannot quote them too often howeve
"Whosoever will, let him come and pa
take of the waters of life freely So Other
of like character might be quoted but it
: needless. Can VIC ever doubt that the'
It sayings embrace us all ?
l. Christ died for all We find this in Il
J. sentence "Behold the Lamb of God thl
/ taketh away the sins of the world I'll
e most guilty and lost of men are saved l
l. His priceless blood. This Ia found to atoI
. for ALL The feast is amplei if you will on
!, return and partake of it. Take this fa
home to your hearts. The frame work {
:, duty Is gloriled by love, We have set b