The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-06
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East nay Services.

in the Congregational chapel and it is to be
regretted that out of a church going people
of at least twenty FIVE hundred, not over
one hundred and fifty were present. The
sermon was delivered by Rev. J. X viii
liams of West Rutland, who had been Sc
cured at a late hour to preach in the place
Of Rev. Mr.. johnson, who 1t had been an
nounced, would preach.
After singing the 30th hymn,
"oh Thou above all praise"
followed BY reading of the 57lh Psalm, and
prayer by Rev. J. G. johnson.
ABSTRACT OF SERMON.
The reverend gentlemen took for his
text the words.
"Ephraim IS oppressed and broken In judy
ment because he willingly walked after the
commandments.
and to the house OF Judah as rottenness."-Ho-
sea, 8, IL, IL.
Hosea prophesied after the Israeites
were divided into different kingdoms on ac-
count of their many sins, and at this time
Ephraim had been entirely broken up by
the judgments of God which had been sent
upon them, and this lesson can well be
used as an example to nations of modern
times.
While obeying God and fulfilling his
commandments they were prosperous and
wel-to-do, hut when they began to leave
off obeying him and commenced 10 wor-
ship idols and committed other sins, the
punishment was sent upon them in the
shape of civil war Gas in the case of our
own nation) and other judgments. while
wisdom left their men of laws, and yalOr
their men at arms.
The Romans, Greeks and Assyrians feared
more from their inside vices than from the
armed legions of their enemies, and the
same was true of Spain and Turkey was
brought up by the speaker, to illustrate
to what u low condition Il nation that fol-
lowed the vices that it did, could be brought
and a base and crafty priesthood had Grip
pied Austria and brought it to a low and
| ignorant position, but from which it is now
recovering, and if the present improve
ment in schools and religious liberty con-
| tinue, she will have nothing TO fear even
| from Bismarck.
God will bless and prosper that nation
that fears and obeys him, and he will cause
trouble to cover that one who departs from
| him, even if only for a short time, and it
| requires of every mind to see that religion
| does not decline, especially in this our own
country
Neral dcclension has IA binding effect in
not allowing one to see clearly his own
| condition, and a good physician will not
| trust in his own strength alone, but will
| call in others to counsel and advise with
| him, and to show that in our own country
this dcclension does exist, the speaker
brought out the following reasons
l. want of reverence for the word of
God"
II. "Thc disregard of the Sabbath and
| the objects for which it was ordained are
totally forgotten
Ill. Abandonment of the public wor-
ship of God on the Sabbath.
". ''lmproper training and governing
IN families"
V. IAN eliminate sympathy for crimi-
nails"
| Closing with an appeal to those present
to remember their obligations as church
| and community, and TO pray without ceas-
ing for those in authority that this might
be Gods land and the nation stand as a
beacon to those that are looking TO us, our
| people having the spirit of love for the
right and for righteousness.
The concluding prayer was offered by
Rev. Mr.. johnson. After singing the 537th
hymn, "Come thou long expected Jesus"
the exercises were closed with the benedc-
ton by Rev. Mr.. Williams.
TRINITY CHURCH.
AT Trinity church in the morning there
was a fair audience, and preaching by Rev,
w. J. Harris, d. D., the rector. The dis
course was from the text Hebrews 10; 10
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"Having therefore. brethren, boldness to
enter into the hottest by the blood of
Jesus.
By new and living way which He hath
consecra,cd for lis through the veil, that is
to say, His flesh.
And having an high priest over the house
of God:
Let us draw near with true heart, in
full assurance of faith having our hearts
sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our
bodies washed with pure water"
Evening prayers were held at sever
o'clock, with preaching by the rector A
good siz d audience was in attendance.
CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
The services peculiar to Good Friday
were observed at St. Peters and the Frencl
Catholic church.
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