New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-13

earnestly and diligently and patiently for that divine
T@nsh nat to wG s soul cot is NOT enough to feel d"
indifferent way that something better than tne present
ia needed IL Is not enough to stlessly the leaves
OF the Bible hoping that text may strike home to
his heart. II not enough 10 nod tne sOuI nke IN
empty lar hoping that some one Will and pour the
truth into H. God has message for eacn one OF us, Dnt
we must seek II and listen 10 II ana DeHeVe ~
If our souls are hungry lie can feed but we must
desire and take and the bread He only can convert
and save Is trth, but must long anu LOOK IoI
IT, and when we find It we must open hearts and re-
ceiye into lives. Now when man realizes tIis ~
Will make hun earnest ana rcNerent. lie Will uHu
indo'rnce and Indifference are fatal II may be the
fashion to treat almost all things lightly and
carelessly but tins will not do with rellglVVn'
lie thinks OF Christianity not rs a subject for empty dis
cussion, but the great truth by which every SOU
must be saved or condemned He VIII read the BDie nOt
searches for hid treasure He Will come to church not
mark others symmetry not 10 heal tine music nor
ance and help for the spiritual life. He will stand, as
Cornelius stood In the presence OF God ready TO near
hearts word of God however simply preached shall
be good seed falling into good ground aud bearing
rich fruit unto everlasting life.
THE DUTY OF THE SPEAKER.
Thus far we have spoken OF the attitude Of those who
listen the Gospel and beautiful ia the picture OF that
little company, gathered the house Of Cornelius In
humility IN reverend, IN earnesness, to receive the
words Of truth Peter speaking TO such fit audience
though few more pleased tnan Paul standing before
tne muinerent; gaping mHtHae inc snT iyege Of
speaking TO such listeners implies duty and respOn
siblity the OF the preacher tell you that IL
does-a duty most sacred, responsibility most solemn
When think OF what IL means preach the dOspei 10
immortal souls be they few or many nay, II there
be but one hungerng for the bread OF llfe-wneh
| think OF what that means, trenDle. Gan IL DC
that man VIII rine with ,5 Spe mi. sacred
office to eKat himself to win popular favor or renOWh
Can be That he Will discharge 6s 1uy lgnty sasy
lndherentyf Nay, he must bend every power "a mai I
and neart and WILL earnestly, intensely 70 its ilnI-
ment and then, unless Divine Strength come up
on MIN, he must faint and despair under Tue onIo9n,
Well IL then for the preacher that he can feel tnat lie
mas DIVINE MESSAGE 10 denver, ne - W sPoSn ~ tbi
things that are commanded OF GOd Al he ees hot ts
let him be silent II the Bible no longer contains YI MN
revelation the light OF Divine glory has iaded lrU
Christianity until 1t Is for him MY phnOsoRuy
among philosophers, morality among mo mo,
the truth of God for every soul tne linen
how shall this sinful and eTring man
in his folly and weakness dare 10 guide ana direct m
mortal beings how snail he dare TO feed those VINO are
hungry after God with the chat OF human speculation
but We IeJGice that u Is nor So We Ioon of
pei Is not the Invention OF man, Dnt me reygIaIOn VI
God rejoice that have the DviEe Word sure anu
steadfas the WORD OF truth and NE. AZ 9De IA na
6eleaguered city, where the water has failed IN tng
broken csterns. and men and children are 2aIcheq @
fountain hidden In the rock 80 does my heart rO
Gay IN @ e4. city IN tgo vaaI 9 tHI e tnS y&Ss shall
never fail beca use 1t flows from God
DIVINE ADAPTATION.
It is we'll also for the preacher OF Christ that he can
feel the divine adaptation Of his message to every soul
that seeking help and light Peter felt this as he stood
in the house of Cornelius This man was Roman o
person in authority perhaps man or learning certain
y one OF wide experience and success in the world But
Peter did hesitate to preach him the same gospel
that he had preached among the peasants Of Judea and
Sanaria, the simple gospel OF a cruclhed and risen
Saviour. And this simple gospel proved Itself the power
OF God and the wisdom OF God unto salvation. Is not
his true ana here, my brethren speak to those
who live the throng and pleasure OF the world busiest
life on whose shoulders the burden Of truth, 10
whose hands is committed the guidance OF great
interests, social and commercial | ask you Is not
the doctrine Of Jesus Christ IN It's simplicity. IN
its relation to the highest and most sacred portion
OF your lie, what you desire and seekf Have you not
enough Of politics, and business and amusement
Enough OF excitement and sensatiOn1 Enough OF out
ward and perishing things Has the Gospel OF Christ
lost its meaning It's power for yOui Nay trust not
Even here and to-day for each one OI us That com
fort that hope, that guidance which need and long
Tor. Power TO from the guilt and detlement OF
sin; hight TO show the way OF righteousness ana
peace strength defend Us from temptation ana de-
liver from evil; consolation and help in every hour
OF anguisn-al these. yea all that We need How TO us
from the cross of Christ.
Thi. IA the only Gospel have to preach In its service
am our servant, and pray that In spite or my own
wea kness and ignorance and nsucenoy the Gospel OF
which | am tie messenger may be able TO enllghten
and comfort and you. Our blessed LOrd once sslu
that 10 give cup 0 cold water III His name 10 one Of
His little ones win a disciples reward May II be
my privilege draw water from the wells or salvation
and bring here to one thirsty longing heart
ask no higher JOY, no greater reward than THIS.