The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-04-01
Religious and Church Ntenss.
list SUNDAYS SERVICES.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. w. w. HEBERToN, PASTOR

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. w. w. HEBERTOS, PASTOR.
Text, Luke 10: 23-2.: Strive 20 enter
in at the strait gate; for many | say unto
you will seek to enter in and shall not bt
able, when once the Master of the house is
risen up and hath shut to the door," &c.
This is Il vivid and thrilling description
OF the disappointment that shall overtakG
many at the Judgment. This remarkable
passage represents a scene OF surprising
interest. Many expect to reach heaven whc
never will get there. People reflect but
little upon the yrOunds OF future punish
ment. Many regard this pronounced doom
bat threat for the purpose Of restraint,
which, after It's immediar" purpose on the
lives of mcn, wiil be withdrawn. Others
regard it as an expression of divine lndig-
nation. Disappointment will reign in theil
breasts, when they discover that God pun
shment of sin is neither "A threat nor :
qualification of personal feeling. He is not
the author of sin, nor does lie delight in
the misery it brings upon His creatures
The Punishment of sin is tie true measure
Of its Sinfulncss. and as well, a just esti
mate OF Gods holiness. From the false
ground assumed, many think a kind and
gracious God will eventually Sicken 1T the
sight of SO much misery and relieve them
Of the inliiction of punishment, thus max
ing Him merciful at the expense of JUS
tee. But this would reduce His character
to a standard OF strength and excellence
below human ideas of justice. Dsappoint-
ment will be their bitter portion when they
find that punishment will not be withdrawn
or i4,11 xal vii hn
BILE escape. AS long as Gods holiness re.
mains. sin must be punished. Men dis
play the same reluctance to believe that
they will receive the severe punishment the
Word declares, that they do in the com
mon experiences of life; they shrink from
believing tie worst. Tie consumptive
looks at his disease through hopeful glasses.
HOPE is in the sick room while death stands
just outside the door. We have no un0ttR-
g}ei misery here; every trial has its m!tiga-
ton. In every cup of suffering there are
some drops Of sweetness which take away
some OF the bitterness Of the draught.
But the cup of Gods wrath will have nc
mitiSatioas. no elements OF hope or com
iort. 1t will be unNiagied acrdth. That
" dreadful day" will be one of depressing
eloom; and if any ray of light will be
found lowering over the darkness Of the
day, it will be
"But the CLEAN of its plumaGe
That bears it away
When men realize thoir lost state, they
will utter the affecting pleas Of the text;
but God will treat all attempts at self. .iusti.
tication with derision, saying: Depart
from Me. l know you not" Disappoint-
ment Will be- theirs, to tiuG that their most
affecting pleas will not avail. . hittercSt
of all Imaginable experiences.
The speaker dwcit on this bitter disap-
pointment and the depth OF the folly OF
putting off seeking until it was "too late,
and then turned to the personal apphca
ton and said, they who were putting this
important matter off to a more convent
cnt season." We're going in the way OF
death, and ended with an earnest exhorta-
ton To accept Christ, who would be merit
and surety for then! on that day of &C
counts.
What wofds of warning and promise
here. How can men refuse to take heed
The Wednesday evening prayer meet
Jugs in this church are particularly instruc-
tive. The B.blc lesson of the week being
the subject of the discourse.
PORT DEPOSIT PRESBY'N CHURCH,
REV. THOMAS j. AIKEN, PASTOR.
The morning sermon was from Mark 70:
%: Jesus took bread and blessed, and
brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take
eat"
Eividly and with tender patllos, the
scenes Of the night in which the Supper
was instituted were portrayed. Then II
was shown that this is an institution pecu-
liar to the Church OF Christ; a family feast;
that it is permanent, to be kept "until He
come" For wo,thily parlaking of this
sacrament, it is not essential that we come
with fuN assurance of our own acceptance,
filling our souls with joy and confidence.
These We ought to desire, and seek after
for thcy are pait of orr portion as God S
children, bu: we musi rather expect to
receive them in coming to His table, than
in staying away from it. The only require,
ments the Saviour makes are three-taith,
Repentance, love. Though faith be weak
He will strengthen il in His own ordinance.
The view Of Christ crucilied will cause
deeper sorrow FOR the siH> that were laid
upon Him, and here love viii grow warm,
and our whole hearts and lives be given to
Him, "who loved us and gave Himself for
U.s..
Evening sermon from Matt. 20: 50 to 81:
Christ opening the eyes Of the two blind
men.
The circumstances under which the mir
acle was performed: This was their oppor-
tunity. Jesus drew near. SO nO,c He comes
near to us. They cried unto Him; so must
we. lie stood still; He is ever ready; He
waits To hear our cries. lie called them;
He calls us by His Word; by the voice of
conscience: by His Spirit in our hearts
He asks, What will yea" testing their
faith; He asks each one here, What wilt
thou?" and according to your faith so shall
it be unto you.
The Sabbath School quarterly review, on
Sabbath morning, was conducted by the
Pastor, and combined in a very happy man
ner. much simplicity Of style, with instruc-
tian in some Of the most profound truths
of the Bible.
Is The greater part Of last Sunday
church reports, with several other com,
munications, are crowded out this week.
OUR PULPIrs To-MORRoW.-At the Pre-
testaut Episcopal Church, Rev. Mr.. Skin.
ner at 1890 A. NJ, and ) p. NJ.
Presbyterian, Rev. Mr. Heberton, at 10. &C
\. NJ, and 80 p. NJ.
Methodist Episcopal, Rev. Dr.. Geo. \
Phm bus-at 1890 A. NJ, and 80 P. NJ.
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