National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-06-30
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To no Editor Of THE REPUBLICAN,,
ask Of You the favor TO publish n few lines on
a subject that Is becoming the topic OF CONVERSE
ton Of not few OF the young people Of this city,
aud that is TO be the "hnlanco " in which will be
weighed their future woe or happiness. In the
Sacred Word we are taught, not only 10y precept,
but by example that II was the viii and wish Of
tn Saviour that wo should pray for our enemies,
return good for evil Such was His example from
the beginning of His ministry to Its end. Even
upon the cross He lincd His eyes toward Heaven
and cried: Father, forgive them, for they know
not what they do"
THE Dying THIEF UPON THE CROSS
was pardoned and welcomed In Paradise the same
day with n cructed Saviour. For SIX succeeding
SnbNaths L. with four others, have sought the
churches of this city us earnest nqtlirers for the
to twelve able sermons, delivered by twelve minis.
torS, representatives of six denominations. Twen-
ty.iuur prayers were offered for the rulers OF our
nation, the sinner IN general the sick everywhere.
and they even reached beyond our 'Can for SUBJ
lects. Within the walls of this beautiful city's
prison or jail Is criminal, tried ana condomued
TO suffer the penalty of sin.
FEW MORE DAYS A SUSTAINED SOUL
will appear before its God; nations demand for
justice be satisfied; but would ask has mercy
interceded for ut least the sJul ! far my desire
for Christianity has become weakened. flr of all
those prayers only one petition was offered In be.
half of our beloved Presidents assassin. To the
shame Of the Protestant rcllg on that prayer fell
in deep, fervcnt tones from the lips Of o Catholic
priest. Unless some iniefceding hand throws the
Ol mercy uNtE Nlle hNhtltt hl lNhltt hul-
tcnu's last Sabbath's sun ON earth has set, The
last Sabbath opportunity for Christian people to
offer prayer In behalf of this convlct's soul has
passed. but earnestly beg Of those who believe In
prayer that when they assemble in their various
prayer meetings of THIS week that they will not
forget this immortal soul.
ASK NOT FOR A CHANGE OF DECISION
from Justice, but hope that love and mercy will
not be withheld when souls salvation Is In Ques-
ton. When remember how earnestly the re-
ligous world, and especially this city, prayed for
the life OF our Christian President, / certainly
have been surprised TINT this same body has not
appointed day for prayer for the salvation of
this sinful SOUL Mr.. Editor my blood has been
almost chilled at the unchartable expressions /
have heard from constant church-going people
ABOUT THIS DOOMED MAN.
Some have said he deserves hell and needs no
wish for Heaven. Enough have he ird to con.
vince me that people conStrue the Bible differently
or else they depart from the teaching OF the old
fashioned Bible" l wonder not that such men as
Colonel Robert Ingersoll "spring up" and have
their scores Of followers: for confess have been
in searching for that religion which
would be u =" Il balm for every wound" for have
only heard Of aprescription for certain diseases.
WAS TAUGHT WHEN A CHILD
that there was "greator JOY In Heaven over one
sinner that repenteth than over ninety and nine
just mvu made perfect" With this lasting impress
made by my sainted mother, | believe that the
Guitcau that he may forgive him for his wrong.
l ask the attention Of the churches, because there
aye goodly number of worthy, anxious persons
watching and waiting to see If there is charity
enough In the churches to cover multitude or
magnitude of fault. ANXIOUS INQUIRER.