The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1881-11-09
SERVICES AT THE CNURCHEs.



sermon. taking for the text the words Occupy al
come" Besides the King aud Queen, II. Il. Il
Princess Iikolfko and daughter, Princess -
Hon. A. S. Cleehorn, His Exccllency j. II. wode
house, the British Commissioner, I. II. Davies
! ESQ, F. A. Sohoefcr and I. r. Walker, and Others
The Bishop took for hts text Lake xixy;i3
Occupy till come" He pointed out that th'
parallels of our Lord early touched on political
matters, but their subjects were drawn from th'
scenes Of daily life. In the case OF the parahl,
from which the text was taken, however. Their,
was very striking political alluson 10 the journey
OF Archelaus 20 Rome. whore he went 10 obtain the
confirmation OF the sovereignty OF Judea. This
alluson TO n recent event in Jewish history was
used by our Savior for drawing spiritual lessons
making matters OF temporal interest the means OF
deepening in our souls hold upon eternal truth
With this example before u.s. it was not amiss to
find in the return OF the King to his dominions,
matter suggestive OF very serious enquiry.
The Bishop asked if our hearts were less pre-
pared for the coming of the Savior than this city
was for the arrival of the King on October e9th.
He asked if we were prepared TO take His yoke
upon us, and TO greet him with Hosannas such as
those which "haiied His entry into Jerusalem
parable we may hear our Savior speaking-and
saying in respect of all the privileges of nature
and of grace that we enjoy OCCUPY till come"
He speaks to all, TO rulers and 70 subjects those
III authority and those under authority. Thepound
given TO each one in the parable represents the
opportunities given TO us for the advancement of
Christ's kingdom, no matter how great or how
small the opportunities may lie.
The preacher then spoke of the Christian Re
leion as being the thread upon which to unravel
the skein of history. and that the time was com
ing when all earthly power should fade away and
n kingdom established which should not be de-
stroyed in which He should reign forever and ever.
This was the end to which all things were tending.
The blessings upon this island State great, the
Bishop prayed at they might be used so as TO be
the forerunners OF greater blessings TO come. IL
was not merely an Hawaiian encomium of Hawaii
that greeted His Majesty's eye when he landed /:
9" Z hoi, kn taui Hawaii, noka oil" for though
it was the least among the many countries of the
earth, Hawaii had many surprising eNcellencles.
His LordShip made allusion 10 the absence of pow
erty and want among Us, and contrasted 1t with the
abject wretchedueSs which Is to be found close to
the palaces of Europe He pointed out the security
of life and property; that We can sleep With open
doors : country in which a lady can travel from
Kaui to Niihau without fear of moestatiou.
Though situate within tue tropics the heat of
the climate Is so tempered by the benehcent trade
winds, that immigrants from northern clmes can
pursue their day ayocations without inconvenience
or detriment to health Suchis the fertility of the
SOIL that of all sugar producing countries OF the
world these islands stand first in their yield per
mere Nor against this richness of production have
TO any periodical losses through the violence
of the elements, for in the providence OF God
these islands lie outside the range OF the destruc
tive tornadoes and cyclones to which other tropi-
cal countries are exposed. Such some of the
blessings which comprise the pound committed to
those who enjoy the peace and prosperity of tho
Hawaiian kingdom i'll which we seem to have
found the Fortunate Islands of the ancient geogT-
pliers But to whom much is given OF them will
much be required As these blessings are show
cred around us, let us not forget the injunction,
Occupy till l come use them not for thine own
selfish qualification but for the honor and praise
of him who giveth thee all things richly TO enjoy
So shall we best contribute towards the mainten-
ance of this kingdom, to the preservation of its
Independence. and the continuance of its pros
perity. The strength of the kingdom lies IN
loval adherence TO the motto embazoned ON the
country's shield, Ia mnu ka ea ka alma la
pono In Righteousness lies the secret of stability
and power. To the human eye the strength of u
nation consists in armies and nayies, and NUM-
tons of war. But these may become as the chat
of the summer threshing floor, if once the armor
OF righteousness be laid aside
The Bishop then drew a picture of the fate of
those nations which had fOrsaken the Lord, OF
which had relied on their main physical strength.
Where was Babylon? Where the spleldors OF the
Court of Solomon! he alluded TO the splendors
of that Court and said -'--s--'
"Your Maiestys visit to Siam will enable You to
picture to yourself those scenes of sumptuous
magnifcence with which Nehemiah was familiar in
the palaces of Shurlan, and with which we associ-
ate the memories of Nashti and Esther.
Where were the glories of the palaces of
Ahasuerus and Artaneraes! They were buried like
the ruins of Nineveh. The stability of n throne
does not rest on fortresses, or external signs of
maguifcence, or an education of the mind without
training of the moral sense. Education without
religion has caused the conspraces III Russia, the
murder of the President. Religion alone VIII
make men true and just, submissive and loyal.
Allusion was made to the source VI the greatness
of England; ii lay in her religion.
$50 closely is the State of England allied with
the Church of Christ, that we might as well EN-
deavor 10 tear asunder two trees that have grown
together interlacing another from the root up
ward, 80 as TO separate the State of England from
the EMBEDDING embrace of the Church of Christ
The Church of England had been too backward
in coming to these isles of the sea- others had taken
up the work, and the Episcopal Church had but en-
tered on their abOrs but 1t had strven to uphold the
principles of truth and justice, religion and plety
which are the foundations OF nation $ STABILITY
and strength. The Bishop then stated the need
the Episcopal Church had of having fitting build
ING to worship in alluded to the voiceless elo-
queuce of those grand European Cathedrals which
His Majesty had lately visited Those who raised
such piles built not for themselves but for those
who came after them. We should initiate their
example. If we have no poor on whom to bestow
liberality for Jesus sake, let US besow 1t d-
rectY on Jesus ClTlSt himself ana the prOmOIlon
of his glory; and after sketching out what had
been done by Solomon and David towards erecting
the Temple, the preacher concluded by saying
10. at the second coming of the Lord from
heaven in place of being involved in the condem-
nation of that steward who hid his Lords money,
and made no use of his opportunities for good, we
may receive the blessing of those servants who
had added with the pound they had received TO
such advantage that one had made ten pounds,
another five. and were severally rewarded accord
ing TO their works. Thou hast been faithful IN
very little, have thou authority ten cities, be
thor over FIVE Cities"
Tie Deu1n at tho Roman Catholic Cathedral.