Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-04-03
The Irlsh Lourdes.

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The correspondent of the London
Daily NeUs thus describes the scenes
now daily occurring about the little
chapel at Knock, Ireland, where the
Virgin Mary is supposed to have recent
ly materialized herself in the presence
Of two or three devout Catholics: In
front were a number Of people, some Of
them decently clad peasantry, but
others, and these the majority, the most
wretched-looking creatures that it is
possible 10 conceive. Some were kneel-
ing in the mud in front OF the gable,
now boarded over TO the height OF about
seven feet 10 prevent the stones being
taken out OF the wall and the edifice de-
strOyed-a precautiOn which was not
adopted moment too soon, as after all
the cement had been removed, the
stones were being picked out one after
the other. Others were kneellng at
the cross over the grave OF the founder
of the chapel, and more were engaged
carefully picking out scraps OF cement
from the side wall, which had not yet
been boarded and ON which no appari-
ton has vet been alleged to have been
seen. These scraps OF cement were he
ing carefully treasured by some, who
put them in handkerchIeis, while others
were in the act OF mOistening the &C.
ment and applying ii to whatever part
OF their body was affected by an ailment.
Others were in the act OF catching the
water from the stating running over the
gable and moisteplng the clay with 1t.
Large numbers were walking round the
chapel continuously, muttering their
prayers as they went. Among those
were two men, seemingly father and
son, the latter blind. Both were walk
ing round and round the chapel with
their heads uncovered when | arrived,
and thev were. continuing TO perform
the same wearisome task when took
nv leave. One delicate looking youth,
seemingly in consumption, kneIt in the
mud, for il was mud everywhere around
the stone cross already alluded to. lie
did not move the whole time l Was
there. and il was obvious that the mode
Of relief which the poor lad was seeking
was too likely to end in accelerating his
descent 10 the grave. Inside the chapel
the altar Of which was lighted up
was crowded with q motley assemblage
not diSsimilar 10 that outside, mostly
engaged in acts of devotion. In the
porch, however, were number OF
young men and women who seemed to
be enjoying themselves considerably,
laughing and joking,
When Sunday Became a Sabbath.
Within century after the death Of
the last Of the apostles, we find the OBJ
servance Of the first day OF the week, un.
der the name OF the Lords day, estab-
lished as a universal custom OF the
church, according to the unanimous tes-
timonv of Barnabas, lgnatius, Tertulll'
an, Plny aud Justin Martyr. Tertulli-
an lahout 200 in saving that sunday
was given to JOY, and enjoining on It alb
stinence from secular care and labor,
makes IL evident that the Lords day
was regarded as taking the true place OF
the original seventh-day Sabbath. Con-
stantine (S2ll prohibited all business on
SUNDAY except agricultural labor, and
all legal proceedings except the manu-
mission OF slaves. Subsequent emper-
ors made similar enactments. The
resurrection OF Christ and his subse-
uuent appearances TO his disciples till
hls ascension, and the MIRACULOUS de-
scent OF the Holy Spirit on the first day
OF the week. led TO that day being set
apart for the special religious assembly
OF the Christians and Tor the simple Ser
wees OF their faith.
Miscellaneous.
The Bible-in.the schools question az
itates English school boards as well a.
American. Somebody wrote recently 10
John Bright asking his position on the
subject to which he replied: my opin.
ion is that il YOU ~ beyond the old
practice OF the British school system OF
reading portion OF Scripture without
note or comment. YOU will find your
selves in great difficulties, without do
ing anything to promote religion or
peace.
Stephen II. Tying, Jr., is OF the opin-
ion that the church to-day has more
open enemies in vulgar vice and more
iaithless traitors within her own for
tress than she has suffered for a centu-
~, Asa social institution, she MAN.
tains her hold upon modern life; but
her spiritual power is not widely felt
in circles Of cultivated and fashionable
lie. Indeed, 10 be very enthusiastic in
the faith and work Of Christ opens one
TO the suspicion Of mental arrangement,
| and the tireless worker for souls Is
| counted too much OF fanatic to receive
| an Invitation TO Mrs Grundys kettS-
drum.
= wfrr MIR wives, went from England &c
the Feejee Islands for the English IVES.
leyan missionary society. Soon after
their arrival they were Mortified 20 see
eleven human beings dragged along the
ground by their necks in front OF the
mission house. and cooked and eaten.
shutting their windows 70 keep out the
sight and smell, they we're told # these
were found closed again, thew them
selves wouh meet the same tate. In
ten wears they wuo,e hack 10 their
friends: Many OF the wors, cannibal,
have been converted TO God" The
work has gone on until the Feeieans
ar, now q Christian People, with
churches, schools and domestic hsppi-
ness
| II would be very interesting il some
one who has an inquiring turn Of mind
would find out and catalogue the var
ious reasons Why people do not 60 to
church and then persue the subject still
further, and adding catalogue for the
reasons WHY people do 20 to church.
One goes because the business is good,
another stays away because the music
u bad One goes because his nsishbor
soes. and another stays because ms
neighbour dos. One eoes because n Z.
emincntly rcspectabie thing % do 90 snd
rfvcs one certain positicn In scctesy,
anether stays away bcc.us- he az.
iiyhts ID being hooked upon - q man Of
Frsat Independence 81 thought fev.
however. are quite - honsst - the
yeu1x LADY. on being askct Il she IN
neaet goinx IN service the next o.y.
replied. YES. u my nee drens comss
home and fts vell shall 60"
l. A mans essinsss 81 his ewa mental
e<ssafy !. s<Adon 10 b ssk.a without
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