New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-11-29
THE TRUE THANKSGIVING.
The Rer Dr. Wiltan ~ Taylor at TIE BrOddOdY tabernacle
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The Rev. DR.. Taylor preached yesterday a
discourse upon the giving Of thanks, his text be-
ing taken from Thcssalonians, W.. 10: "In every
thing give thanks for this Is the Will OF God IN christ
Jesus concerning you"
While Archbishop Leighton. said the speaker, was still
Presbyterian minister II the practice OF the Pres
bytery winch ne belonged to inquire Of its members
whether they preached to the times whether they
sought guide opuion Alright and make their people
men that had understanding OF the times" On one
occasion Leighton acknowledged mis- neglect TO do this,
but nalvey apOIOgized by saying If all the brethren
have preached to the may not one poor brother ne
allowed to preach eternity" 1t is doubtful whether
IN an age like that in which he lived 1t possible for
really to preach for eternity without seeking to
instruct his in their duties for time but to-day
am disposed to follow Leigbtons example and turn
your attention themes strictly spiritual than
those commonly treated occasions OF this kind. Let
me be content to be the poor brother VINO shall
avoid subjects OF merely local or passing interest ana
your thoughts those religious principles OF perma
nent Importance which underlie the appoi utment and
gagged.
What ia thanksgvingi It is not apathy or iudlfer-
encc Thankfuness Is expression OF sense OF per-
sona Indebtedness TO giyer benefits which have
been received from him and TO which we had no claim
either OF merit OF right In order to the exercise OF
gratitude urged by the Apostle three things are
necessary FIRST must have faith In the personal
OF God He has no faith that God IS can
not into the religious significance OF this Jay:
Inen too there be faith IN the unlyersalty OF
Gods providence Only they who recognize TIA It spar
row cannot fall TO the ground without the Eternal
Father can really thank him for dnythlug Some Affirm
tnat universal providence Is inconsistent with what are
called laws Nature; but III answer we may say WIN
Dr. McCOsh, that God has SO adjusted these laws OF
Nature that through them, and by interfering with
them lie can administer His prOvidential government.
But the Apostle cxnOrs to give thanks III every
thug ana requires something higher even than
fatD versatility of Gods providence. We have
learned God throu gh CHRIST God OF love;
we have far down INTO heart through tue Cross.
He who does not believe In Gods providence cannot nc
thankful for Dressings but who is partaker IN
Gods redemption be thankful even in afilctlOn.
flows Iuto every cup OF affection and turns 1t into
a cup OF blessing Now this comes home TO US
all IL there are those here TO whom this year has
brought nothing but prosperity then the love OF the
Gross added that Will make their song all the more
grateful Today Whie IN the case OF those 10 whom
sorrow bereavement the loss al worldly goods or the
failure bodily health has come, the remembrance OF
their redemption through Jesus Christ Will be the Divine
elixir that turns their evil into good.
with CHRISTIAN, life itself IS one long thanksgiving
d and every hing does lie tries TO do in the name
of the Lord Jesus Thus thanksgiving takes with hun
the form Of living; lie aims ut higher degree OF
holiness and makes his thank Offering to tue Lord.
We get from Goo the elements out or winch holiness IS
wrought the truth, the love and the holy Ghost and
our gratitude Is shown by our loving combination or
these INTO living unit IN our personal character and
conduct This that thanksgiving which is the true
thanksgiving.