The weekly Oskaloosa herald. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1855-1885, 1877-06-14

begin with Him, accept His name, ant
obey His law. Those who have not dom
this have not begun at Jerusalem. TIL,
Catholics began at Rome with the Popes
Episcopalians in England with Henri,
VIII, Latimer and Ridley; Lutherans il
Germany with Luther; Presbyterians a
Geneva with Calvin; Baptists in the Swis.
valley with Waldo; Methodists in Eng
land with Wesley and Whitfield; and ma
ny smaller sects-the present Babel-build
ers of our day-begin with their respect
i've founders; but Christians begin at Je
rusalem with Christ and His Apostles.
Why follow modern and uncertain practi.
ces? Why turn from Christ to the church,
from Peter to the Popes; from Paul to
Luther; from Jerusalem to Rome, or &c
neya or England; from Moses and the
Prophets to books of Rabbinical knowl.
edge, Jewish, Catholic, or Protestant?
We admire heroes of church history, but
we love the Hero of the Cross. We would
go back with them and the saints Of all
ages to the pure waters of eternal life.
We would begin with our Lord, walk with
him, and in the final consummation OF
our earthly missions find an abundant
entrance into His everlasting kingdom.
W..P. MACY of Iowa Falls, Iowa, dis
cussed "the True Preacher" With the
exception of his style of delivery, Mr..
Macy showed himself good speaker, his
address being well written, clear, and to
the point. In substance he said:
THE TRUE PREACHER.
The age is corrupt. Not that I would
affirm it to be mere corrupt than former
ones, but only so when judged by the
higher standard of christian morality.
True tits, intemperance with its innumer-
able evils seems sweeping over the land,
but the most obvious reason is that we see
and feel its terrible results, since its at
tendant crimes are held up before the
gaze of interested thousands and painted
in their darkest hues. Now, there are
thousands of grand noblemen striking Wig
orous blows that will eventually crush the
hideous monster, while hundred years
ago there were scarcely any. In no age
of the world has true morality enjoyed a
higher position in the estimation, nor relig-
ion firmer hold or more important place
In the affections of the world at large.
But the great need of the church is true
teachers-men who take Jesus as their
model and who are able to call in oil the
lessons of history and make them subser-
Went to the preservation OF the Gospel.
Again it demands men of energy. 1t is
time that aspirants for position should
have learned that the pulpit is not the
throne from which dizziness rules the
world, and that men are not wanted who
are compelled to change their location ev-
cry six months, or at least at the end of the
year, from sheer Incidence, because they
have exhausted their old material. Since
the age is earnest the church is seeking for
Jealous men. Action is the watchword in
every department of life. 1t also needs
firm, incorporating men, since the
world is full of inquiry and the investiga-
ton of new theories and speculations not
only in science, but in religion, there is
need of men who will not be turned about
by every new theory. Finally the church
needs men whose hearts are filled with the
love of Christ. Men are not needed who
simply desire fat situation, where there
is much ease and little labor, who have q
fixed value placed upon themselves, and
who measure their sermons by the amount
of money they are to receive. Oh, let
those men enter not the pulpit who see
nothing in the present condition of the re-
ligious world to deplOre, to condemn and
to reform. Let him and him only who
drinks deeply at the fountain of Christ's
love, take upon himself the responsible
prerogative of a CO laborer with God in the
regeneration and final salvation of men.
HENRY D. DENNIS of Albion, Iowa,
followed with thesis upon christianity
the Palladium of Civil Liberty" From
the very commencement. this gentleman
gained the earnest attention Of the audi.
ence, as well he might, since he is both
impressive and eloquent in his style OF
oratory. His remarks, much condensed,
| were:
| CHRISTIANITY THE PALLADIUM OF CIVIL
LIBERTY.
| Natures religion has ever been q poor
guide to fallen humanity. Yet, since the
bursting asunder of that tie that bound
man to his maker, many have been its de-
voices. 1t has swayed its influence ovel
the highest cultured nations of antiquity
The Grecians who carried Pagan wisdom
to its highest degree of perfection, honor
ing the sciences, and, in turn. being hon
ored by the sciences, occupy the most ex
allied position in the annals of Pagan his
tory. Yet guided by the dim lamp O
nature they poured out their devotions a
the shrines Of imaginary deities. Howev
er superstitious and debasing their relig
ions may have been, the objects of thei
alteration were considered as vindlcator
of their rights. Hence in times of trouble
when nation rose up against nation, the,
would supplicate their God for protection
Connected with q circumstance of thi
kind, found in Grecian tradition, we de
rive the idea contained in a Palladium
Ancient Troy was in great danger of beinI
demolished by its enemies, Isis, it
founder, petitioned the Gods for favorabl
omens of its continued existence. Short
lY after his intercession there was foun,
within the vicinity statue, which tn
petitioner regarded as an image of Miner
va-thrown down from heaven by Jupiter
as indicative of the favorable reception O
his prayer. He erected for it sanctuary
and according to the legend, Troy coul
never be taken while the image was KEEP
within the city. This was called "Pal
ladium," signifying ian effective defense
Christianity is the Palladium of Civ
Liberty 1t Is defense of all civil an
religious rights andi where 1t is unknown
respectable society cannot exist. AS
confirmation of this need only appeal
history. Twelve times has catholic Franc
been revolutionized within the last on
hundred years; Mexico fifty-six and Spai
seven, within the last half century. Rom
was once mighty empire. But where
Rome to-day? She has fallen, and he
sad and mournful prelude was sounded b
her false religions and crippled govern
ments. Upon the annals of history is II
corded no other political economy whic
so clearly reveals its influence as that O
the United States. Its government found
ed upon the recognition of the divine ON
niscisnce, is so adjusted to harmonic witt
human rights in manner hitherto ur
known to man. Here it is we behold tn
banner of human rights floating highest
and its swelling folds glittering in tn
glorious light of the ''Son of Righteous
ness" Here civil and religious rights al
harmonized with peace protesting an
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