New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-11-29
TRUE GLORY OF THE NATION.
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Ihe heV Dr. h C. Chaplin at the Church 0fs Dtone Paternity
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The Rev. DR.. Chaplin preached yesterday
sermon appropriate to the day the true elements
of national glory. TIE OF the discourse was taken
from Ezekiel xvii, 25: "And thou was rcplenished
ana made very glorious in the midst OF the seas"
Assembled for the celebration of Thanksgiving, said
the Speaker IL would be well for to consider the true
scope OF this Observance. / remark at that its
scope Is national. We assembled here not merely
citizens OF the state but in obedience the procama
ton OF the President of the United States the people
Ola great Nation eed not dwell upon the significance
OF thus assembling The sentiment Of union that has
changed the custom OF separate days but now well
comes one day for the whole people, IL the
preston Of the vital evolution in our history.
AS te Observance has. therefore National scope 1t is
wise Tor us 10 consider well the condition of the National
welfare. The grounds of the observance Of this day
mcditauOus may in lude thes,, but should embrace
deeper aud wider thoughts Our personal feelings may
eNdl or depTess our fee ings OF gratitude, but
people contrasting the Living God, we called upon
to tafe as subjects Of thankful consideration those
Indications OF real gain aud durable good Lv which
the world Is advanced IL Is possible to underrate
well a. oyerrae the value OF the clements which go to
make up the glory OF q nation. The basis of the life
anI power OF tue soca as OF the Individual organiza-
ton - in physical conditions Coal IRON, and precious
metals. the railroad and the telegraph are ee-
ens of National greatness factors OF human progress
Great o and discoveries bear marks OF AN over
ruling Providence. But all these do not constitute the
true glory OF nation. The City OF Tyre, described
by the prophet Ezekiel had these elements OF grandeur
IL was the Venice OF the ancient world Its commerce
stretched to the urthest limits OF discovery Eastward
her enterprise penetrated beyond the gates OF death
westward her ships sailed beyond the pillars OF Her
cues she was the great market OF the word and 10 her
flowed s riches We are forced to recognize tokens OF
superiority TINS CITY thus made glorious in the midst
the seas. But history teaches tuat the true glory
Of nat ion does not depend upon Its material wealth.
For That must look further ana search deeer what
makes man makes nation truly great. High purpose,
truth sefgoyeInment are the true elements OF ali
glory. These the ideals OF America, aud every ad
vance toward the ulmcnt Of these ideals advance
toward honor and greatness Much remains To be done
before We attain thai goal
To every OIr country ought to be the subject OF
pride and thanksgiving Ii IL glorious land. bathed by
the waters of two great oceans, with unlimited re-
offering sneler all tue nations of the earth
The dyHStlion by pcienre of the farest portions OF
10 vel leaves reason for thanks for the ati ciOns
Of Heaven. IL is at times to chasten the
heart VITA trials In order bring back TO
duties aud OF dependence upon Supreme Proyi
dence Let Us try 10 recognize the benefits conferred
upon ana country by all wise Providence and
bow with humility beneath Its chastisements.