Daily Republican., 1881-03-07
THE CHRENlIAN'L DErY,
~ noDsts OF Sermon Preac he'd b.
Rev. George II. TX ramsr.

~ noDsts OF q Sermon Preach ea by
Rev. George Il. Kramer.
Rev. George R. Kramer preached in
the Household OF Faith church on Fri.
day evening last, on the "Duty Of
Christians TO their State"
The text was selected from Mark the
twelfth chapter and seven tenth verse,
and Jesus, answering, SAID unto them
render to Cesar ths thugs that ar.
ce iar's, and to God the tn ings that are
Gods. and they marvellsd at him"
Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords, recognising his position as a sub
ject under the Roman empire, said the
speaker, Recommended paying tribute
to Cesar by precept and example. II
Christ recognized the Roman empire,
holding his own nation In subjec-
ZION, should We not take en- interest in
our own nation, in which sc have 80
many privlleges2 An interest in
our national affairs Is consistent
With the most sanc!ifying influences OF
Christian hope. Though our citizen.
ship Ii in heaven, yet We are by no
means to be indifferent 10 the present
blessings which we have as a people.
For good men to bs Indifferent to gov
eminent is TO surrender it to the hands
OF the wicked. With the m0st Clio wing
hopes, lifting us beyond the low aims
OF the present, We must yet attend to
our duties as citizsns. To teach other
wise is to practically say that, because
we have mansion in the heavenly Je-
rusalem, We are to live out of doors.
Christians should submit to the Gov.
eminent under which they live, recog-
nizing it as providentiai, obey it's laws
and honor itsrulers. St. Paul says:
"Let every soul be subject unto the
higher powers, for there is no powerl
bnt Of God. whatsoever resiste til .ths
power resisteth the ordinance of God |
Render to ell their dues, tribute to
whom tribute is due, honor TO whom
honor" Peter Tells US Ito honor all |
men, love the brotherhood, fear God,
honor the King" In our government
VIZ have President. elected by the
people, and IS it was the duty of the
christians, in the days Of the apostles,
to honor the Emperor, so we must hon.
or the President, no matter what polit-
ical party placed him in power.
Christians should pray for the gov
eminent under which they live. God
said to his ancient people "seek the
peace OF the city unto which jou 90 into
captivity. Pray unto the LORD for it,
Tor an the peace thereof ye shall have
peace. St. Paul tells us to spray and
give thanks for kings and all that are
10 authority, that We may lead a quiet
and peaceful life in all godliness and
honesty" The Protestant Episcopal
Prayer.book, in harmony with the
OF scripture, offers the pray.
'r, rsgardlesss Of the politics of the
chief magistrates, "bless thy servant,
he President Of these United States."
Christians should appreciate the
blessings of government. We should
not court or desire msrtyrdom, but be
thankful that We live in land Of liber.
y.
Allusion was made here to sheridan
Knowles civilian TELL" and to the
act that what was q mere poetical idea
II historic patriotism was richly realz.
ID in this republic. Longfsllow's
ship of State" and Whittier's "Cr!.
ia" were quoted.
Let each Christian, no matter how 1
lowing his hopes. take an interest in
he duties Of American citizenship. In
he words Of Daniel Webster, sin day
I peace let us advance the arts Of pesoe I
nd the works Of peace. Let us Guilt
ate true spirit of union and harmo-
y"
Let US remember above all the words
scripture: "RighteOusnesB exslteth a
alton, but sin is q reprOaeh to any
eople." 4