Daily Republican., 1884-05-26

army, skedadled. The hardshlps o
the march were dwelt upon and refer
snce made to the longest march durini
the war, which WAS over 400 miles.
Com parison WAS then made with tn,
marches In the Christian war, which
we're much longer, as they extendet
from the cradle to the grave, over higl
mountains and through dark valleys
ali of which was endured for Christi
sske, and the Christian soldier mus
take them. "Old soldiers, you see tha
far off city Of God, but while we dom,
know how far 1t III, We must keel
marching onward to Zion, endure hard
ness in the battle as good soldiers and
die triumphant"
he spoke of the time of danger, wher
every man was ready to live or die In
defense Of his country, and paid glow.
ing tribute to Delaware soldiers and
their bravery. A graphic descriptior
Of the memorable battle Of Gettysburg
and its hardships were given, together
with q brief account Of the services
rem dered, not only by the soldiers, but
of the good women who flocked to thu
scene to care for the wounded, and
quoted many instances Of the action ol
brave soldiers with unprecedented On
durance, while they were having theil
limbs amputated.
He then spoke of the necessity Of am
putati0n In the world, OF men who be-
come too rich and neglect their God
wanted those who could endure its losi
snd ab le TO ray for theirMasters sake!
" take 1t all, but leave me my wife and
my God" On the subject of endurance
the speaker quoted IAN incident OF an
old soldier who was about to have his
leg amputated, but, being nervous and
weak from loss Of blood, did not think
he could stand it.
Realizing thelact that in order
to prolong life, the amputatiol
would have to be performed, the wound
ed man requested the surgeon to bring
his violin, which was done, and after hs
arranged it properly, he began to play :
national air, and while thus engaged
the operation was successfully perform
ed. Thus it was with the christian
when he became weak, q call was made
for the old hymn book, and when over
taken with adversely he Gnds comfort
in the words: "There is fountain
filled with blood" etc., and the old sol
dier shouts for joy at the words OF th'
good old hymn.
References was made tothe hardshipi
Of Libby and dAndersonvil prisons, ant
OF the patriotic soldiers incarcerated
who were bound to celebrate the grea
national holiday (Fourth of JULY, II
spite Of their prison walls. He also re
ferred to Christian, as portrayed b!
John BunyaD, who entered DOubtinl
Castle, but, soon discovered the key u
free himself, and came forth and pro
ceeded OH his journey. All Christian
have the key In their hearts by whicl
they can come out, endure hardship
as good soldiers and continue the fgh
to the end. Ee spoke of a great man.
soldiers who enlisted for life or unit
death, and classed those 10 good soldier
who enlisted for life. Some soldiers
to-day enlist for 80 days, or for 80 days
three months and 30 on, while others en-
listed for life. You fought through tn
war; now Christ wants good soldiers t.
enlist in his cause for life or for the war
In conclusion the speaker said
have enlisted for the war and will fRh
until DEATH" for he said, Since
must fight, II I would reign, 'etc.
The difference between = good anC
bad soldier was fully portrayed, ant
reference made to the good old flag ant
Its effect on the people. After speak
ing Of the people being glad that tn
war was over and that they had o hom'
to 60 to, he reminded his hearerl
that the Christian was not at home
mother WAS their battle over, and III
closed by making an earnest appea
for all present to follow him and h
would lead them up to Mt. Pisgah, Of
down: through the valley and ovel
the river to glory.
The services closed with a ferven
prayer for the welfare Of the soldier
and their families. uu after singing tn
doxology the congregation was dismiss
ed. The sermon was one of the bes
ever heard in old Asbury, and durinl
Its delivery, when incidents of the darl
days of the rebellion were cited, severa
of the old veterans we're seen to appl.
their handkerchiefs to their eyes, whil
many in the audience shed tears of sat
remem berance Of those unhappy days
and shouted for joy that the crue
war was over and that they were nov
engaged in fighting the good fight o
faith.
AT SCOTT M. r. CHURCH.
About one hundred members o
Smyth Post, accompanied by adelesatiol
from DUPONT Post, attended divine ser
vice at Scott M. e. church last evening
The pulpit and the wall in the rear wer'
handsomely decorated with flags
among them being an old and wCrl
National flag, that had the appearance
of having been amid the storm of battle
On either side of the pulpit were the Ma
tional,an State colors belonging tt
Smy tn Post, while tastefully arranged
where they would show to the best ad
vantage were emblems OF the days
gone by.
The church was crowded, notwith
standing the oppressive weather, and
after the opening service the pastor
Rev. r. A. Creamer, announced his
text as the 9th and 9th verses of the
18th psalm
"IfI forget thee, o Jerusalem, let my
right hand forget her cunning. 1T
do not remember thee, let my tongue
cleave to the roof of my mouth, II !
prefer not Jerusalem above my chief
joy"
He opened his discourse by explaining
how this prayer came to be uttered,
and said the Jews were at the time
ca aptives in a strange and distant land,
and az they realized their real condi-
:ion, were overwhelmed with sorrow.
They had been allowed to keep their
harps, and at one time thought to play
and sing they eraspeA their harps and
began to tune then, but every twang
Of the strings brought recollections OF
their native lands, their beloved Je-
rusalem, and they conld not play; their
love Of country was too strong music
died within their souls, and by the
rivers Of Baby zion, the Euphratee and
the Tigris, they sat down and wept
when they remembered Jerusalem.
The harps were nnsCrung and hung
upon the weeping willows that grew