New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-17
LESSONS FROM A GREAT LIFE.

T. Ler. Dr.. Chapman, at 81. Pdurs Dr. f. ChttresA
The Rev Dr. Chapman preached at st. PaHls
NJ. l. Church at Fourh-ave. ana entyseeond-st yes
terday morning The theme Of the discourse was an elu-
cdtiou u q re gious life as exemped by the conduct
OF Abrbau The preacher took his text nom Genesis
Kill. NOW the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get
thee out OF thy county, and from thy Kindred and from
Thy athers house. unto lnnd that VIII show thee"
The life and character OF Abraham. said the speaker,
furnish some q the interesting ed instructive les
sons OF the Scriptures whether considered simply in
Themselves or in the influence they have exerted They
suggest the various phases of Christian life its duties,
difficulties, and results The first point sug-
gestod is the influence Of family and social ties
Family &c, and social relations designed TO be nstri-
Eetis Of GOOD and such when the prevailing spirit
sna Inciy an GOOD Where these wanting they be-
come nseil obstacles 70 a Christian Ifs. Many one
now living worldly life would have led religious one
hal II nat nccn for the influence OF family tes How fire.
gusnl d, that tie whole Of frater1sI Ca pafernsa or
oouiug Guonce is thrown against INC Following OF
Chrisil., i,f The following Christ should be above
al ties whether Of family. Of friendship OF OF love When
any poIe0u between you anu God there rs only one
toarse 10 sle and that Is TO obey Cod whore there
h cont between Gods wishes aud mans wishes we
however .rs be sre OF what Is Gods wish and not mis-
tAke the .or our preconeeved views Another diii
tndency 49, ysople TO be satisfied with the present.
hsra hen told 10 go 70 Canaan, Was pro- Porous aS ~
night h. cOntented with he oi' but me yoee Oh
I'D M, he oDcyed We often Ind men heio pacA Dy
ae mate M rom the fun eI9oyineh. % the GlNihe
they illc fp failure FOR the present. All ulOnSAts Oh
Cod all lea "a driven OUT until soine S1e't caiainy
Gatter lr earthly hopes and tlej ma l.al WoIl.y
Goods ar broken cistCps. furnishing no wafer Iof inc
thirsty sol i. n DEATH To niaiIy men heaven y ~
AperJef eclipse for they view u UOln the wrong sue
Of le Ella Another Officially is tat tho future Is u
tosn We don't know what God Win can on us 10 40 OK
dare, OF lc But Christ asks US 40 folio n ana VIC
can sai .r follow Christ anywhcTc our only concern
our only soitue and duty, should De 70 act wen our
pari now We should nil every opportunity Win Weu
IerfOrnc duty and God himself stands piedsed ~ Oui
ffeAd
lessc, taught Us by Abraham journey Is firm be-
III IN TIE testimony OF God. UnquestOnng ialh Is one
TIE L5os. beautiful characteristics IN the Ives OF the
% pai rchs. rhus SAITH the LORD wac suiIc,ent
trr for tht ~ and ended all qncstDnin5 ana douDtS.
We are very apt 10 look 10 earth as the gca supporter
qlfe But IDS word supports The clrsl and u.s. and
lie couf sr,pport without the earth All IL In Ills
I0ger NJ Ic % wled IL might starso with mouths
tan Of b. All An things His gift IL rs ono OF me
sdet nrs 10 learn that there Is not one even OF 0as
lessest ,ft 4, man. is not abused proper to
applies al these gifls 10 good ellis I1f nIe taAes
tyehing AZ It's proper value and uses u iof us lg
nat oil 10. he grows r1Lsf Io~.'1 III ne
World ssOud also grow richer toward Coo, Anu III ~
uses lie g'fts properly. The inner growtn shonia
tsep pa, the outr. There is safety nowhefe ec
IN q n.tllso OF nan " believe anu WORSHIP ~ tc
-ane through which MN Is brought mo cum 1niS a
vn with God Reason asks how thing rs " 10 uS s
sh asks what IS TO DO done anything Is a. Hea , ~
bod iie gives the power todoir ChIlSt'h, niol,
- le VI yysiclce AID VI gloSeso MDeA eDcdiSuCe