Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-01
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
, to the Editor Of the Eagle.

, To to the Editor OF the Eagle.
~ Born in christian country and, therefor,
neither Hebrew nor Pagan; and havin
profound regard for the bible and i,
&c teachings, could but especially notice tn
- peculiar classification made in the call 70
religious meetings one day of the pas
week christians will meet at the Presby
terrain church, the unconverted viii meet a
the Baptist church" Upon reading the an
. nouncement, 50 strange in a christian land
| was prompted that when night came,
would look in upon these two assemblage
and observe, if possible, the wide difference
in appearance 50 poin;edly set FORTH for
at has always been thought a most critical
case,
When a man was possessed Of more nature
than grace,
For theology teaches that man from the
d, first
Was sinner by nature and justly acurst."
] frs; visited the church containing the
professors. Here goodly number of our
best women, with a slight sprinkling OF
men. were being led in prayer by middle
aged gentleman, who thanked God that.
while 10 man could free himself from the
corruption, into which the whole race OF
man was plunged by the first Adsm, yet a
way had been graciously provided, through
the Head Of the church, whereby ali could
be saved. This, you viii notice, was in a
Presbyterian church where the lesson Of
predestination is taught Us saving doc
trine.
In the audience, here gathered to the
number Of fifty, we're some Of our
bushes men, who deal much as
other men deal; whose interest
tables and mortgage exactions are up to the
full figures, and who devote as much time a.
the average toiler for wealth in charging
their income, and laying up for themselves
treasures, where moth and rust doth corrupt,
and where thieves do break through and
steal
noticed nothing peculiarly heavenly nor
salHt-ii!,e, and do not believe those there
assembled as the elect could have been Sc
lectei upon our streets next day from among
our good Wichita people, going about their
various cailings.
] crossed the street 10 the Baptist church,
where the ~unconverted" were gathered
The evangelist. who without doubt belonged
/ with the other party. was exhorting the non
/ professors a. 10 the use Of their individual
influence. IF it be used for good. what a
glorious con-umati0n: if for evil, what a
U
fearful reckoning Of Judgment" This, YOU
viii observe, in Baptist church, where pre-
/ destination l. not considered a. important IA
tenet as water baptism, sprinkled or dipped.
IN this audience OF, possibly four hundred
were noticed some of our most active peo-
/ pie, who visit the afflicted and keep them
selves unspottcd. ! scanned them carefully
fer outward evidences as they sat there that
they were not christians, and sought in their
appearance for the Distinguishing difference
( between them and the first party visited.
There WAS just Is much attention, apparent
ly rs deep thought They had as honest,
open and frank countenances aS the good
people across the street. 1t was really
matter of wonder how the Savior of men
would have drawn the line OF distinction, or
al which place he would have felt himself
most At home.
Taking leave Of the large congregation OF
unconyerted, wondered, also, whether
many Of their names were not on the list of
the accepted, having practice the precepts
whereby, and only whereby. they shall be |
known. Whatsoever We would that men |
should do to YOU, do you even so to them" |
The one who knows our deepest needs
Rocks little how man counts his beads,
For righteousness is not in creeds
Or solemn faces.
But rather bis in kindly deeds
and Christian @races.'
In The history Of the Hebrew people We
iipd that the ardent followers of Moses would
nave no acceptable teaching, save in the
tabernacle. That no other profession was
valid or allowable. Not TO pronounce their
Shibboleth was TO meri; destruction
\ 10 less important parsonage than
Joshua, son Of Nun, who was second only to
the great leader himself, appealed TO the law
e-ver to forbid any outside prophecies
"r non-professional work Find
ing that two Jealous men, Eldad and
Ncdgd, were teaching in the camp outside
The established set form and not within the
tabernacle. among those who had been
Joshua beseeched his master.
Ny Lord. Moses. forbid than"
Moses made reply, Would 10 God that
all the Lords people were prophets, and
hat lie would put his spirit upon them" {
Later on when .Icsus If Nazar-
III was iustructing men how To be
!ocrs Of good rather than professors of doc
r'ne. John, the beloved disciple, he who {
vas nearest the Great Teacher came TO Him. J
,ayin", Master We saw one casting out y
lewis in Thy name and We forbade him.
because he ipllowcth not with Us"
Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not, for t
lee that i not against Us is for us i
How difficult it is indeed for average hui 5
aaniiy TO see any good but through their !,
cicscopc, which in weak opinionated human '
Judgment adjusts the instrument wrong end
iitN hiGht learn Ui the stars
And the dew-spangled sod
That all things rejoice @,
In the goodness Of God
Martin Luther went out Of the old mother
hUrch 20 preach. and the faithful set up the y
~. Holy Father, forbid him. John Cal VI
in left the Episcopal church to announce
'ore faith IN God and less in human asen- y
les. and the church militant" sent up the IA
ar cry, Forbid him" Roger Williams
AIRED swerye 10 preach more practicability ",
remission Of sins through water baptism in
ian through election aud prcdes;ination.
e was not only forbidden, but driven to cx- m
e and death among the Indians John /,
lesley wen; out of the precincts OF the i'll
iurch to announce "Glory. halleujah. on
iyation is free" and with the cry of MY
ord. forbid him, hev the stones about his
al in protesting Boston. 1t was al this -,
ue that his brother Charles wrote the pa
etc verse
Hide Nc, Oh. nv Savior. hide
Till the storm Of life is passed"
John Murray vcntured far enough from Oh
C catschsm. and ont into the 'na
Might Of Gods new DAY. L. w
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