The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-16
FROTHINGHAM ON VICE
Dr. McGsynn Explains the
Lenten Fast.
SERVICES At ST. JOHNS, HOSPITAL.
Beecher on Adversely and Re-
igion as a. Yoke.
ANTHoNsMEMORIAL CHURCH.

vormon by the Rev. n. HeDer Newton
Christ's Divinity = Logical Certainty,
Proved from His Works.
The young and able rector K Heber Newton, o.
the Anthem Memorial church, on Forty-eightn
street. west OF Sixth avenue, preached an eloquent
sermon yesterday morning TO his congregation
sasing for the text these words from the New
Observation-Disclosures think ye OF Christ whose
son Is he 2'
This said the reverend and learned gentleman
was the question OF all Israel. IL was the problem
shat had occupied the minds OF Jew ana 8ehthe'
It's satisfactory solution had been eagerly sought
for in every succeeding generation TIL the present
time And now the question is OF more
vital Importance tnan IL has been here
tofore Never was there an age that more
required 10 ask the question, "Wnat tmnx
ye ChristYn than the present Tor its nope iaith
and salvation depend upon satisfactory answer.
Several philosophers and many scientlnc men teii
us dwelling largely upon the fact OF the supernci-
Atty OF human wisdom How. then. can we wonder
at the inability OF mortals to understand why God
has chosen to reveal Himself IN Christi The
preacher would not attempt to prove that Christ
Ii God. II faith cannot help the seeker after truth
no human proof would avail to convince him. He
tthe preaeher) would not appeal to the miracles
that Christ had performed, nor TO The wonderful
works Of ais hands.
OF our just Master were oil themselves, rightly
understood, SUFFICIENT 10 convince the sceptical.
He looked upon the character OF Christ In His
beauty, HIS piety, loye. pity, selapnegation, spT
ltual valOr. holy temperance, Justice and other
perfect virtues-manhoOd without imperiecton,
holiness without ostentation, lOngsuIfering with
out murmur. His enemies could find no charge
70 make against Him. Positively combining every
form Of grace, beauty and perfection, His freedom
Aid not run into license, nor His familiarity with
the disciples engender augnt but love and respect
Tor Him. Innocent yet strong, wise but unassum-
an N forms "
ceAence, he was not negative but positive char
acter--a character that manifests itself without
think we OF Christ, whose son Is HeS In His great
mission to the Jews HIS teachings were no mere
eclectic dogmas; they exhibited
WISDOM WITHOUT LEARNING.
Bis declarations were delivered In calm con-
seriousness OF BIS being Himself the truth and the
light. His calmness confidence and cheerful hope at
the time OF His death confOunded the philosophy OF
Greece and the dogmas OF Judea. People must
note all this and ask themselves whence came his
great perfections. When Rome failed and sunk
INTO decay Chris tianty lived Through all the
trials OF many ages Christianity has lived and now
nOurishes among the civilized nations OF mankind.
The numberless pictures wherein artists have
sought inspiration to impress His glory do but con-
vey their authors despair, and leave the unfinished
task to bear witness to their INABILITY OF approach
ing a likeness to His mysterious beauty and glory,
that soar superior TO their art. He Is more than
can be traced or pictured by human hand. No just
explanation OF What de is can fall within the COM
pass OF words. Ihe Church does but feel it in
acknowledging His holy influence. At the ex-
plratl0n OF nearly 1000 years His name is more
than mighty ON the earth. The astounding fact
the great historical, uncoDtroverted fact, that
CHRIST AROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD,
puzzles the mind and sets philosophy at naught.
"What think ye OF Christ; whose son is Hef'' Tne
heart says that He is God, and bows IN reverence
before Him. No otner explanation Will answer
than that God has chosen to reveal Himself IN
Jesus Christ No criticism OF science or philosophy
has yet reached Him or dimme1 His glory. He Is
the foundation OF our hope, and they VINO trust in
Him will never be deceived, You have seen the
force OF Christianity, known the influence OF
Christ's teachings. His witness is with Him in the
Church. We touch His inspiring ideas lfe's
busy scenes we see His works around US and hear
Him calling upon us to follow. To walk with HIM
IL TO De In heaven; TO part with Him, death In
deed. He Ia the living inspiration OF Christlan
men. What think We OF this Christ, who Is in the
sacrament stl-ths loving Master who speaks TO
your soul today II, from the evidence Of HIS
works, you believe He is more than man,
HE MUST BE GOD.
II He Is God how dare you stand outside bis
Church HOW can you reject His teachings If you
admit His DIVINITY WHAT relationship mas your
soul with Christ Does II know Him Is His
name on youS brow and His spirit your lips
Can you own Him as God and keep away nom
His people WHAT means IL that this Nazarene's
death should involve your salvation and open the
door 10r the heart to receive Him 1t is ques
ton that deserves the attention Of your whole
soul; Tor II Christ be God and we forsake Him how
can resurrection or lie be expected from God, ou
Master In the midst OF religious doubtngs
should such occur to your mind. ask your soul
with the contriteness OF Christian humility, Wha
think you Of Christ Whose son is He