New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-05-04

might work the works OF Godi Jesus answered and
said INTO them: This the work of God that We believe
on him whom He hath sutW-John, vi, %, -
~ does not concern u.s. said he whether those who in
truded themselves upon Christ with this question were
in earnest or not The sootude expressed in IL belongs
70 the human race. The suddennoss aud discourtesy
with which the quesoners rushet into the conversa
ton would indicate. however, the out0urst OF pentup
desire They said among themselves, II this new prophet
could answer them, Of the worlds great problems
would be solved; he could not answer his eXtraoru
nary claims fall 10 the ground. This inquiry OF
theirs the crucial question Of all the ages-hoW sal
and how shall we meet His demandl The reply OF our
Lord assumed the deepest Significance OF the question:
and that PLAIN. To every thoughtful man most
precious part or that answer Is the simple tormua
with which 1t opens. IL expresses It's cnatae
ter as an announcement direct from heaven.
The full revelation OF redemption has been made.
Christ has Interpreted GOD 10 man. The last words
spoken by Redeemer the referred directly
10 the plan Of salvation II finished" The Church
has had near 10 centuries in which TO read that record.
The cry OF the human heart has been answered For
1000 years the world asked painfully, what shall we
came Gods son 10 rcpiv The universal mistake has
lam IN TINS form OF inquiry, what sail We GO An
mveterate determination to do for itself holds the hui
man heart. Generally awakened sinner begins with
attempt at reform. But a short experience shows
any that he is not equal % hs own exgencies tat
ne fails in his endeavOrs to be holy Next 10 THIS ne
viii probably try SOME process OF penance Men do not
fear what will destroy the body but that which VIII de-
sroy both soul and body in hell So the fakir with MS
rigid arm uDfted till the tesh wthers the deVOtee Win
the bamboo thrust into his bleeding tesh,the via mother
who casts her child into the hot embrace OF Moioch,
INTO an allgaors jaws, the hermit on pliar I'D the
deserta these are trying 70 mad reher from perlous
guilt You pity such people, and are impatient Win
Their folly True they sho" eorss siio o 49,, E ne
mp IN intelligence we ma human nature mahiuR no
wiser show. What do you think OF Martin Luther-nO
fool by any housekeeping bare knees up the steps
of Pilates stalrcaset WlaJ 90 you say Oh hdudln
Guyon filing her shoes with pebbles and making her
drink bitter with cOlOeynhi These people experienced
such agony OF rem0rse that suoA cOuAeIirl'd'oh VI
pain produced relief.
Alas why all TINS perverson OF intellect and reason
bas the CAuTch N ptSAt giIen1s suuE lls Soss "a ~
demptiOn long for nothing HIs the Bible hung
IT'S sunshine INTO human udIAhess III tncse Jo CO...
for nOthingt We al Know thAt the gIa. s.
lives must face their mystery, must confront
tAer ENIGMA ING 5poCsaeb1 Is Ht ntnifans
great OrEht mlud Is utshing Out us i{
exhibiting uucOnscIOusy It's mold on Thought reaching
discover that such an intellect Wrtsues pduIul VII
question for which II has no reply. mlnd WIlch Is
misled msleads. While great men are reaching SAFE
failure less men are rushing ON 20 rum. Men may De
claim about legislation. culture, learning r5hheheht
ing The world is never 10 rise IN THAT way. Al
attempts merely reiorma,ory inure as much as they
theuselves Civilization does not ciVllize men 10 Coz
viii not yield 70 any mere human FORCE. You can
not draw out leviInans with hook. Here are we all
Tie better me erit be clearly remembered that the
question no. now, How one Of the human race VINO
ines or pcninces, Will De received by Him; but
can get back Hin at al. Mere correctness OF ne,
assumed under the monitOns of conscience, does not
relieve any burden. The suffering Is not eased ana the
wrong is not recued, while the curse OF law already
i, that which divine wisdom has announced and divine
l2 H Pm yr,rts" win M, an yTcr about work"
directly attacks the plural number Of MS questloners
with HIS singular. The whole vicious mistake OF gOod
works as opposed % grace III human salvation was
underlying their question Gods favor is not cOndl-
toned uUOn numerous d" WJrhsi' nut upon Ilt one
work Of trust In a Esieemer Help from without IL
the characteristic bless OF tue Gospel God sends Tor
us-seuus II son 20 seek Us. Jesus says, ID. come
He meets the penalty OF the aw on the cross And now
hr SAYS 90 every VINO VIII hear Come 10 me; trust
t0 me. will redeem Ny righteousness ls credited
over 10 YOU; your Is put 10 my account Will De
your surety at Judgment. God hath showed thee
man. what is good; ana what doth the Lord require "
thee but To Justly ana 70 love mercy, ana 10 walk
humbIy with Jay Gods" II you ask how can q man be
lust win God the answer accepting me righteous
mes, OF Jesus Christ, GJu's son. Aud tueu u you ask
what snail DO, the Is accept the righteousness
OF Jesus.