The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-21
THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST.
The Sermon of Rev. l. Ii. Mcconnell, at
Roberts Park Church, Yesterday.

At the last service of the conference year at
Roberts Park Church. yesterday, the house was
filed. The congregation were much pleased
with the financial statement of the steward,
showing that the last year was one of the most
successful in the history of the church. One
hundred new members have been added to the
church, and the spiritual condition of the con-
gregation has been greatly improved. The
sermon by the pastor, Rev I. H. Mcconnell,
was upon the text Therefore God also hath
highly exalted Him and given Him a name
which is above every name that at the name
of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in
heaven, and things in earth, and things under
the earth; and that every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God
the Father. Phil. ii, g. 10, IL.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Mcconnell
said: Christ is highly exalted in prophecy, He
is the burden of prophecy from Moses to
Malachi Christ is highly exalted in art
Rubens's Descent from the Cross, Raphaers
TRANSPORTATION, "The Madonna" and 1.-THE
Christ Child" and ''Christ Before Plate" are
the art marvels of the past and the present, and
they exalt Christ Christ is highly exalted in
song. Nothing is finer than the carols of
Germany and the church music of England, and
they are Christian. Christ is highly exalted in
chronology. Whoever writes A. d., 1885,
acknowledges his kingshlp in chronology
Ingersoll cannot get his nonstrous books into
history or into print without acknowledging the
supremacy of Christ in chronology. Christ is
highly exalted by the press of the country. The
great papers of two continents recognize his
supremacy. The sermons of the eminent d.
vines are published in the great papers of our
city and country. Christ is highly exalted in
the great institutions of learning at home and
abroad. Harvard and Yale the great universe
ties of Italy, Germany, Scotland and Eng
land land a. are 1.s Christian ia In them the
Christ is highly exalted by the work given him
to do He is the worlds redeemer. The work
done for one race by one man hath highly ex-
allied that man with that race for all time. So
long as the colored race endures in America the
name of Abraham Lincoln will tower above all
other names on the pages of American history.
What is the emancipation of one race compared
with the redemption of all races and all peoples?
Christ is highly exalted teacher He is the
matchless teacher With those who accept his
teachings divine he has settled the questions
that have veXed and troubled the ages, namely,
the questions of a personal God, of immortality
and of atonement. Christ is highly exalted in
his spiritual supremacy. The most radiant
saint that ever walked the earth must not be
compared with Hin in spiritual attainments.
AT the name of Jesus every knee is to bow and
every tongue confess The name Jesus is the
name of the mAn-the old, familiar name by
which he is linked to humanity forever When
speaking of him in his exaltation and enthrone-
ment at the right hand of God the inspired
writers use the name Jesus. The thought they
would impress is that man-yes the Man of
sorrow and acquainted with grief, the Man who
began life in a manger-has mounted to the
throne of the universe. Joseph's brethren found
him in the palace of Pharaoh, ruling the once
mighty Egypt. The Christian can look away to
the heavens and behold his elder brother Jesus
Christ, on the throne ruling the destinies of ma
tlons and directing the course of his
tory. Isaiah's prophecy has been fulfilled;
the government is on his shoulders. The name
Of Jesus is the most precious name, the most
comforting name, and the most powerful name
1t is the name of Jesus that makes reform
movements successful In the name Of Jesus
sade against rum, and in the name of Jesus they
will triumph. At the name of Jesus every knee
shall bow and every tongue confess. Jesus will
triumph His coronation day will dawn. To-day
the heavens are radiant with the signs of it's
coming.
1t is said that Charles Lamb was talking one
evening with some friends on literary topics. In
the course of the conversation they spoke Of the
probable effects upon themselves if they could
be permitted to speak face to face with the
great and wonderful dead. Said one of the guests
What would we do if Dante were to enter the
room? How should we meet the man who had
trodden the fiery pavement of the Inferno2'
Suppose" said another, shat Shakespeare
should come inf" 'Ah" said Lamb, his face
frightening, ''how should fling my arms up.
How we should welcome him, that king of
thoughtful men," Said another guest: Sup
pose that Christ were to enter9" The face and
attitude of Lamb changed in an instant and he
said, in tone of deep solemnity. I'VE should
fall on our knees" This is precisely what the
text says all men will do--fall on their knees
before Christ