Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-20
Moasrp Journalism and Modern Thought

Modern Journalism and Modern Thought.
1t is so seldom the pulpit has gener-
Gus and appreciative word for the secu-
lar press, that we gladly present these
extracts from recent sermon by Kew.
DIR. Thomas, a prominent Methodist
clergyman of Chicago. DR.. Thomas is
native of West Virginia; was born and
reared in Preston county; is seli-made
man, and ranks to-day as the first
preacher in the Methodist church OF
Chicago:
"The translation of the literature OF
Egypt and China is opening the door to
those ancient and distant worlds OF
thought. The press brings it to our
homes. The press is making common
the thought of all schools and all creeds.
The immense journalism OF our age
keeps the world, in broad sense, be-
fore us all the time. The piess waits
at the dooro of kings and cabinets to catch
even the whispered secrets OF govern
ment; il follows Livingstone and STAN
ley into Africa; 1t goes with Grant
around the world. When patriot sui
fers in any land, the word is quickly
flashed over the earth. When con-
science is anywhere oppressed, or mar
tyrs cast into prison, or bride put
upon free speech, it is quickly told to
all the race. Thus We are in world OF
sympathetic emotion. Great waves OF
feeling 90 round the earth like currents
of air or the tides of the sea. These
things are making us one.
In matters OF religion also, mankind are
searching for broader foundations OF
fellowship. The enthusiasm OF mere
sectarianism is every year growing less.
The deep and enduring enthusiasm OF
religion must rest upon the few great
and acknowledged truths OF God and
Immortality, on which there can be a
general agreement; and upon the settled
principles of morality whose value is
acknowledged by all.
woman's Want in Greenland.
When the Danish missionaries had
secured the confidence of the Green
landers, marriage was made religious
ceremony. Formerly the man married
the woman by force. One Of the mis-
sionaries writing in his journal describes
the present style OF courtship as fol-
lows: ---.
The sutton, coming to the missionary,
said;
al should like very much to have u
wife"
Whom asked the missionary.
The man names the woman.
Hast thou spoken to her%
Sometimes the man will answer:
"Yes, she is not unwilling, but thou
knowest womankind."
More frequently the answer is, mo.
"Why not?"
at is difficult; girls are prudish. Thou
must speak TO her."
The missionary summons the girl
and after little conversation, he says
II think il is time to have thee mar
RED"
al won't marryl"
"What a pityl l had sutton fol
thee"
Whom"
The missionary names the man whC
has sought his aid.
"He is good for nothing! won't have
him. -, 3.
"But," replied the missionary, "he is
a good proyider; he throws his harpoor
with skill, and he loves thee" -,
Though listening to his praise with
evident pleasure, the girlanswers:
az won't have himl"
"Well / won't force thee. 1shall soor
find a wife for such clever fellow.
The missionary remains silent, a.
Though he understood her "No" to have
ended the matter.
At last, with sigh, she whispers;
"Just as thou wilt have II"
"No," replies the clergyman, "as tho'
wilt; I'll not persuade thee"
Then with deep groan comes Yes,
and the matter is settled.