The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-10
WHITSUNDAY.
Sermons and Ceremonies in Several
Churches Yesterday.
RTY YEARS PASTOR.
The Cardinal Celebrates High Mass at
St. Patricks Cathedral,
CHURCH OF THE DISCIPLES.

EVERYDAY RELIGIoN-sEIMoN DY THE REV.
GEORGE II. HEpwoRTH.
At the Church OF the Disciples, Madison avenue and
Fortyntth street yesterday morn ing the Rev. George
Ii. Hepworth preached upon Everyday Religion"
his text being Galatians, III, 20And the life which
now live In the flesh live by the faith OF the Son
pi God, who loved me and gave himself Tor me-" -.
Paul. said the preacher, was man slow OF conviction,
but pers istent effort He struggled with himself.
with his cohiessed weaknesses and inhrmtes, until
he won complete victory aud was wholly consccrascd
TO the cause Inch he adored His public life was no
gowery bed OF ease. The flowers few in his path
way and the thorns that pierced his side were many
His was the martyrs lot aud the martyrs doom 1t
was Joy for him suffer all things in the flesh that
his hereafter might be with God What, then are
the demands upon us, OF this Christianity which
ST. Paul preached? How should we regard II? What
should we do for its establishment in desert places
and the broadening and deepening OF It's nuence In
society only partly religious and upon whose daily
Lille the finger marks OF inddeitys The open adj
vocacy OF religion deman died. and this, oe elcc-
tive, the preacher explained must have organzaton.
Every organization must be exclusive TO certain
tent. There some who may be.ong to 1t and some
who may not It IS natural and right Tor those who
sympathlze together and who believe in a common
cause to have uHity OF purpose II IL the basis OF
Christian effort, ana really as well OF every worldly
business enterprise. All those who think alike and
believe alike should stand sue by side, and all dis
content elements had better be got rid OF. certain
amount OF sectaran'sm, therefore, is necessary Tor
The accomplishment OF the end desired. ana all ee-
menIs not IL accordance with the purpose aud work
In hand require To be expuuged-
WHAT RELIGION is WORTH
What Is there IN Christianity that lis organizers
Should push II, ana what is the difference between
that and the general philosophy OF the worldY The
OF the world mas motive Tor action except
tnat oil cxpediency-nothng TO look forward 10 ex-
rcpt bare hope. \ mai oil the world is mere meant
MT M mnr harm mn me- md
women IN The world VINO believe IN Christianity ana
lis methods, but do not belong to us organization
Thew make use OF Its advantages avail themselves OF
Its fruits, but never ala in Their production. They
come around IN October, but when II Is time to dig
and pow aud SOW they arc not to 90 found. IL this
Class conscientious they strangely rccreant TO
their ootgalioDs. such persons are not manly, and
they tail to discharge the DUTY they their chill
dreu and 10 the future generations Of The world a
man OF the woric--Ee who preteuds not TO believe
what he hears about region--s man Of expedlency,
OF unadulterated seliisbncss. A CHRISTIAN, how
ever takes his stand at the throne oil God, and
believes the sweet words of love that come from IT,
HIS belief becomes JOY Gods viii is all III all with
him, aud IN IA certain seuse man responsible Tor
his lie, but II ~ MS duty TO follow the guide. The
fundamental thought OF the Christian Is that II ne
does his duty All viii DO well Win HIM IN the end.
THIS thought is not born ot any human philosophy
The result this Christian conservation is uot to
keep out OF the world. but to ut him for this
lie. Religion does not separate IRON your friends
your business and your everyday dues out assists
you Religion is giants heart and giants purpose
put into everyday lite, broadening mans shoulders
und enarging his purpose, makiIg him wise beyond
Is cause Tor sadness nor reason Tor regret Every
that lives has certain obligations TO meet IL
need not be said BY some that they do not make any
professions. So mucn the orse tor them With
without professions evil deeds Always followed by
evil consequences. HIDE yourself no longer behind
thai Iraii 1t Is Just obligatory upon you
be to be CONSCIENTIOUS, to DC to be hon
EST, walk IN The paths oil love and Christian duty
whether you belong to Chnrcn or not.
TRAINING REQUISITE.
Active duty IS demanded. Cnrist did not come to
oui OF The world, but from mo world. There
> command IN the Bible to lessen any ones oDI-
Iatons 10 his fellow Clerk emp YER clergy
or layn.an, IL Is al the same. IL Is required OF
md 10 ~iaon MS nina. Therefore IL required laat
sc should 20 INTO training. Tho gladiator hardens
nis muscle IN The gymnasium AID is ready to meet
his opponent. We have training schools Tor the
mind. AS we'll as gymnasia Tor the body. One is
equally demanded rs tho other Every person should
the sunday scnooi anu DO continued IA the Church.
Une should begn right. The slightest collection la the
commencement may turn you IRON the object IN
DANGEROUS
The idea that 10 IS easy 10 become a Christian and
lead Consistent lie Ii based false grounds IL
Ii great deal more difficult in old learn than
when you arc young. The mind alter many years
becomes crowded wan rrvJudlccs as does tho heart,
too, anu ii is no; easy TO eradicate The only
terry OF Gods providence. There persons who
put oil the acceptance oil christ until they reach their
deaihpcd The preacher SAID he would not caro- TO
hit the vel oil Gods goooness. would not dare TO
limit Coo Justlcs or Gods love, but II seems to be
dangerous tning trust ones salvation until the
lime when the eyes grow dim and the mind wanaers.
II Is not sagacIous to do 1t rs not manly. IL 10
The duty OF all persons To that they all the ad
ranlages they nave OF leading Christian lille, and TO
give 10 religion Their personal allegiance.