The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-15

judge of all men, both the quick and the
dead. Paul labored diligently and success
fully to wcan men from the world and that
is the work OF Christians to-day. But this
must not be done by undertaking the world.
The world is beautiful. as the poet says
"Ths world is full Of beauty,
AS other world above
And II we did our duty
IL would be full OF lOyC."
The world of fashion is to-day danger
Gus item, but | do not think rs many do
that ladies alone are the votaries of
fashion, though will not plead for ladies
either. Not fashion, not wealth, are the
principal objects to be sought. 1t is right
to accumulate wealth If we do good
with it-consecrate it. From the begin
ming of the scheme of redemption, God has
had respect unto the way of salvation.
But this is free, some could not have il
were it otherwise. but now all may have it.
We are called, and when we obey we are
chosen. 1t is our duty and privilege to
accept the call. We are called to be holy,
not simply by choice, but by 'sanctifica-
ton of the spirit" enabling the believer to
he always free, safe, and to walk with God
The sermon was one of much interest.
At the conclusion of the sermon a prayer
meeting was held, led by Rev. DR.. Adare
of Australia, at which many penitents
came the to altar for prayers, which were
earnestly offered by the ministers.
AFTERNOON SERVICE.
The large congregation gathered at the
stand, but approaching rain drove the
people to the tabernacle, where comfort
able quarters were found.
REV. DIR. McFERRIN's SERMON.
Rey. DIR. McFerrin, missionary secretary
of the NJ. L. church south, preached from
jude go and 81.
This is the only authentic record we have
of Jude. lie seems to be oppressed with
the thought of apostacy. Some had fallen,
and some were likely to fall, and he eX
horted them TO be faithful.
list, an episode-Thc foundation. Just
as the last word was written the side of The
large canopy under which we had gathered
became inflated with the wind and came
down upon the people, causing hasty re-
treat by all in the tent, though no one was
injured. 1t was thought best to abandon
the the tent, and soon we were again
gathered at the stand, and after two or
three comforting melodies the DR.. con-
tinued his discourse, by stating his points.
First-Thc foundation, progress and
completion. The figure employed by the
| Apostle is from architecture, the building.
The necessity is a goodly foundation,
build upon your most holy faith" 1t is
the foundation of Christian experience
10 in, Inlet lao L,.t Ia,
chief corner stone. 1t is important to seek
n sound conversions. There are great
many backsliders who never had anything
from which to fall. The doctor said when
n man has been soundly converted will not
easily fall away. Every Christian has an
experience; that is every one born of God
is conscious of it. Conversion is done
instantaneous. All men do not haye in
Simultaneous witness of their conversion, but
somewhere they felt their sins forgivng.
There arc some who advocate the idea that
men cannot tell when they were converted
and some of the bishops of the south
were quoted as among that number,
but the doctor says each of these were
converted under twelve years of age
and the date is historical. Away with
the idea that man does not know.
Get good start, 1t may not be that We
will be very strong, but by good nursing
one may be strong. The doctor referred tC
his father as one who had led him along
and when he went out of the way he was
not kicked aside, but led back to Jesus
until he was a strong Christian. Prayer i!
the means of their attainment, and no one
can be faithful unless he prays. Every
one needs prayer, whether he be preacher
or is priv atc member. Secret prayer il
absolutely necessary. AT southern mis-
sion the missionary taught the converts.
The doctor turned to Bishop James ant
said, " Do your people in this country keeI
up the family altar" "There must BIZ
family religion" Prayer in social meet
ings do not neglect this, and this praye
must be in the Holy Ghost. Keep your
selves in the love of God, and where tn,
soul is full of the love of God. there is ne
room for the love of the world 1t will
keep them from the dance and circus anC
theatre, they have meat to eat that tn,
world knows not of. The doctor said h,
had never been to any such place, nor an,
of his children. Keep yourselves IN Thu
love OF God. Keep yourselves in tn
mercy of God. The doctor said he wante,
for his epitaph "a sinner saved by grace
We must do all this that we may hay
e eternal life. The DIR. said he had been il
the world a long time and the world Ia,
used him better than he expected, but h
wanted to go to heaven to live forever, be
| You'd the reach of death.
< i have loved Jesus for q long time. an
l love him more to-day than ever before
and l love heaven the better the nearer
= get. Soon we will part, these bishops wi
i soon die, and these presiding elders wi
die, these ministers will die and these pee
pie Will die, and l shall die, but by tn