The New York herald., 1876-01-30

OF clerical funds and we have heard Of several minis
who after financial visit 20 that locality, went
home 70 the quiet or prayer meeting and sung with
tender pathos 'Fading, stu Fading"
There is only one instance in Scripture which the
salary Of priest is fixed, ana that is slightly
problematcal Micah who began his public
career by stealing large amount Of silver from his
mother The little unpleasantness was, however ami
caby arranged and then Micah built a temple for him.
self and looked around for private chaplain. He
! found young man that suited his purpose, 10 whom
'Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and
priest and Will give thee ten shekes Of silver by the
year and suit OF apparel and thy victuals. 4"
And ever since this sad occurrence, which may be
found in Judges sixteenth chapter the shekels have
had certain fascination to the universal clerical eye
hr Frolhngham's assertions are always sufhclentiy
startling as when for instance he says the Sermon on
the Mount not equal to things in the Old Tesa-
ment and that, so far from being an original produc-
tion II is composition compilation but his schol-
arship is seldom at fault When, then, did he hnd out
that Matthew written in Greekr The weight or
authority Is on the other side we are taught His logic
is peculiar This Gospel was written N Greek us sup
posed author unletiered tax gatherer and
Hebrew; ergo a muddle Sure enough; but If the Cos
pei written in Hebrew, then, ergo no muddle at
all IL barey possible that the Sermon the Mount
may yet be proved TO be not wholly worthless "The
inhdelty Of to-day, said Mr. rockingham sis con-
structve and not destructive and forthwith he tears
the th sixth and seventh chapters of Matthew out OF
the Bible TO illustrate that fact withaL Well faith may
be old fashioned and out Of date still we propose to hold
on to il little longer,
There certain unhappy reports about Pearsal
Smith, OF higher life fame He has been advised TO
rest reconsider certain his theories and prac-
tices, to discover II they exactly 'ScripturaL"
/ These are very vague charges and they made
against a man who has been suffering from some cere-
bral disorder and have little weight Stil the
"hgher e' theory Is like gossamer tissue and will
hardly do TO cover the stern facts of life There seems
TO be 4 possibility of getting very high that one
can't see ordinary obligations and there those who
do in religious ecstasy what ordinary folk, who don't
know anything about religious ecstasy, would call
wrong II is better keep to the Ten Commandments.
even If you disciple OF the higher life "By their
fruits &C. old fashioned saying, but will stand
The revival in Gloucester, Mass among the hardy
tars has taken the form OF temperance. That at least
is practical and important work There may possibly
be less excitement in connection with it than in meet
ings OF more strictly religious character, Oul the
actual good done will be incacuabe When religion 4
strong enough when there is enough OF IL to per-
suade sailor TO pass by dram shop as he goes on
shore Tor the hrst time or as he leaves his friends for
trip TO the Banks, need have no doubt about the
genuineness OF the article II sailor has SO much
religion that when he is caught In tho blight OF rope
and knocked the slippery deck To the music of
the derisve laughter OF his mates he forgets swear
then you have got man whom you can put at the
wheel in a easter while you take your watch below
without a care. Ii requires religion to make
men half decent than to make others saints but
when Gloucester throws mackerel bait with sober
hand you may be assured that the centennial has
begun well
churches is excess of dignity. Death through an
overdose OF respectability given by mistake Is not
very uncommon occurrence church is place
where every should feel ut home but the aesthetics
OF overexpensive edilce and overnce upholstery
repel an ordinary man at once. His bomespun does
not contrast well with the rich damask of the pews,
and his ungloved HANDS look deformed and ugly
twice their sZe-when by the side OF the pearl
and trots the baby his knee The best comment
modern churches that we have is in this little in
cident;-The old South OF Boston has chiselled over
its porch these words, 'Behod have set before you
open door" Lately however, the building has
been used Post ONCE, and on the door, Just below
the inscription, are the gruf words mo admittance"
The criticism Is truer than think. Some churches
for all-who rich; other churches for all
who are poor, and very few are for a-whether rich
or poor
the Bible IN connection with The public schools with
"A
OF frebrand but the motive personal popularity, Is
SO patent that the applause dies INTO disgust Lay the
whole matter bare on the common sense OF the com
munty and its love OF fair play and no one will have
reason to complain Tho question VIII probably re-
proper time comes to settle IL
The Baptsts may be said TO have explosive
temperament They are not exactly in process OF dis
ruption, but they in state of exhaustive fermen
tation. In the heat OF debate mild sort OF clerical
objurgaton hures through the air and the strongest
adjectves that are consistent with belief in retribu-
tive justice freely used II is all about loyalty to
water and II follows the historic law ~ hat II inc
greatest possible excitement from the least possible
cause 1t might not be fair to quote tue doube-edged
words Of Hudbras, and that these gentlemen are
not willing TO afniato with any one who will not
Dive like Wild fowl for salvation.
| And fish to catch regeneration.
but IL is sad sight to see an important denomi-
nation OF Christians lighting the exact amount Of
liquid which constitutes new life and denouncing
each other for sitting at the table Of the Lord with
fellow believer Of another sect when there is honest
work to be done but which is delayed until this dis
is settled One soul saved is better than all the
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the usages and maps that we're fought over Hot
temper and wranging in the churches is the devils
/ own invention 10 make infdes FIVE can't be chari-
table toward each other religion had better be sold
| out to the first bidder and new Investment made.
! Nothing be funnier than the fun which the re-
ligous papers making the singular assertion
of DR.. Tamage that the sraelites feasted on Indian
corn, and that they gathered around their camp fires
: and popped and ate TO the music OF Victory It's
awful thing fall into the hands OF the Phstines but
would rather take our chances there than make a
blunder in presence ministers The green corn"
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presented with Smiths Bible Dictionary, that such
mistakes may be avoided in the future.
Here Is a clerical anecdote with q sting in H. OF
course It Is hundred years old, and not applicable 10
any member Of the clergy in these times celebrated
c., observed that tho Abb9 had done better the year
before "why be did not preach then, - replied his
friend THAT is the very thing mean" responded
the critic
It is asserted BY some OF the religions. papers that
mgsters pass the period OF greatest usefulness at an
earlier stage than other professional men, and search
is being made for the reason. The lay mind can take
In the situation better than the clerical There Is no
walk Of life in which there is so much drcary monotony
voluntarily imposed in that OF the ordinary country
minister He does not feel the OF rivalry
cept TO a very limited extent and after a while settles
| down TO gentle anbe along the village race track,
which Is undistnrbed until be gets beyond this magic
are 10 be gwen we'll received, and every attorney
must be up in the last legal dodge, OF be viii lose his
case and his client The practice of medicine
Is assuming new phases all tho time,
also and the profession crowded that the spirit OF
emulation and rivalry is felt everywhere. In both of
tnese procssouS man u kept thinking "ue'ner ne
will no. The stimulus is a5 extra. But with the
clergy there is stimulus except what comes from
within Ii man is naturally student he will keep
up with tho advanced thought OF the day; II he Is
earnest seeker after souls his work keeps him fresh
TO green old age, and his added experience
makes HIM more efficient until the day Is far spent
But " be Is not natural student he will stick 10 the
catechsm and become fossil conservative and cling
to the past barnace cings TO ship. II he is not
earnest seeker after souls be will get into very
circle OF work and thought, be cossoticd By small
cotero OF clerical adorers OF both sexes and, TO his
surprise pass the line of usefulness at a very early
stage attrbuting the fact however to inscrutabe
| Providence The simple and unadulterated truth
| Is ministers not manly enough as rule
| They ought to believe in and exemplify physical
religion more Gods Is free; take ali you
come again for good horseback ride Is better
than poring essay on election II you want TO
| be effective In the pulpit Give more sermons with
the fresh air blowing through them and you will Gnd
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