New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
TRITE UEROISM.
II. Eer RDh1rd Sorrs D. d. at the Charea Of 0' Pilgrim
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II. R Ruh1rd S0rrs d., at TIE Charea Of ~ Pilgrims
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The Rev. DR.. Richard S. StOris preached
yesterday morning from /. Philippians, H., T. csng tho
last clause of the only his text Inasmuch
both Ill my bonds and in the defense and confirmation
OF the Gospel we are all partakers Of my grace" He
said, substantially:
There a striking contrast between him who wrote
these epises and the people to whom they were ad
dressed. He who wrote them is the bestknOwn
IN the world; they to whom they were addressed
wholly unknown He stands before the world the Illus
trous aud heroic champion Of the Gospe-self-iorgct
full self-sacrifc!ng and Triumphant, achieving for
Christ as long as his life continued in the world. When
be remembered these Philippians and wrote these epis
ties he IN Rome and IN prison AT any moment the
sword OF execution might descend upon him. There
is no record left OF these people, and they are
not known by us to have endured to the present time
He was the heroic champion Of the TRUTH and his
whole lfe illustrated his truth and faith. They were
engaged in their usual affairs with nothing striking in
their character history. This great apostle so cu
ured and coDsecrated at the very height OF his power
wrote these unknown and obscure persons at Phpp
aye all partakers OF my grace Ie are fellow
workers with me. companions in trbnlaton and com
pauions in bear you IN my heart Whether in
Suffering or in activity work Is identical in
, s IN %s e sam S5 een
inspires you We are in perfect sympathy OF spirit.
however pursuits In hfe This illustrates
the truth that the genuine srt OF true her1sn Is not
conhucd any station OF life Fine and high moral
tunity for the exercise of the heroic element in their
life Money will satisfy such natures nor ting
seetua acquisition intellectual force not enough
satisfy fine heroic spirit 1t demands something
higher There is desire In all men III whom the force
OF viii Is for heroic culture. Travellers III Europe
20 the beautiful shores of the Bay OF Naples and
the eruption OF Mount Vesuvus ordinary
scarcely than the usual excitement OF travel But
et there be shot out toward the sky glare Of the
sub.crranoan fires bursting forth with terrific expO
country and crowds instead Of the usual companies viii
flock 10 the sight Of the blazing mountain III IL not
the sight alone but the thrill OF excitement from The
proximity OF imminent peril that draws them there SO
let men be called TO any ordinary peaceful enterprise
they VIII respond languidy ana III small numbers. Let
them be called battle and what uuttudes enlist.
Let the summons he gwen on steamer to man boat to
rescue the passengers OF slpWreck vessel and
will ind vino Will spring at the call IN spite Of wind
and Storm 1t Is the impulse OF the heroic force the
snuf Is there ANYTHING the place activities
! OF the Christian household that develops tins heroic
SPIRIT Martyrs 10 The stake 10 be burned, singing
| slider heiOsm natural under such circumstances We
| read oil the missionary spirit which impels
men 10 endure haroshiP and suffering for The
! saivatioa OF others. Women going ont OF
them families, and their very lives 10 save Others
| they never saw The ncrosln of The soldier Is COW
ardCc III comparison with IT, Men VINO are restrained
in every day HE try hnd compensation IN fiction.
Fiction often represents heroic deeds IN which we
seem 10 share while We admire them. That is why 1t
tons for men. Not by reason or Its gorgeous array on
the STAGE because OF the representation OF noble
characters and actions aud examples OF herOsm, which
M the soul with mOmcntary glow OF enthusiasm and
svmpathy. SO Christians read biographies Oi good men
aud women. ana feel that they would act the same ia
similar circumstances. We recognize tue higher moral
traits In Paul and the martyrs, but Rot In the Philip
plans We are apt think there Is no opportunity for
| ieroisn In every day life. There are calls every
| Say far this heroic life Confidence in God is the
eemeDt OF true herOsm OF character Wherever there
this inferior abiding confidence la God Who although
invisible Is aud personal there IA courage, there Is
trannulity there element la life OF the grandest
herosm Of character Confidence In God the root aua