The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-06-07

llleu 70 ALMOST IT'S IuIIeat CAPAClty' 4He
.raduating class and anumber OF other
tudents, accompanied by Prof. Brown,
he able head Of the College, occupied
eats that we're reserved for them imme-
in front OF the pulpit, DR.. Gun
lingham's discourse was very plain and
PRACTICAL, full OF truths deserving Thoughts
ul consideration, and was listened To with
attention.
THE SERMON.
He took for his text the words, "For
what is your litS2'-a part OF the four
.eeuth verse Of the fourth chapter Of the
spistle OF James. In the short exposition
ii the text that preceded the pointing out
II the lessons to be learned from the
query chosen for tho subject Of the dis
course, DR., Cunningham compared the
human life TO the sea, where levels and
OilloWRsuCCeed each other in sudden con-
.rast, which is swept and tossed by angry
and conflicting winds, So uncertain is
life that it behooyes US to acknowledge at
all times the Sovereign Ruler; from LIES
yiCiBsitudes it Ia our privilege to look up to
Him for aid and comfort. James was pre-
e%minently a teacher OF great practical
Christian truths, and in presenting them
employed q practical style that is im-
presstVe, as ~instanced by the text,
The speaker spoke at some length on
he irailty and brevity OF human life; OF
he fact that the majority OF men were
prone to ignore the question and go on
plans for the future unmindful OF
heir future state. There are too many in
.hese days who form plans without any
'elerencs to God,
APPROPRIATE LESSONS.
The text was thought to be one appro-
pirate for the hour and occasion: First,
hen, life Ia q solemn problem and each
me Of us Is endeayOring to solve 1t. Who
8 he and where Is he who can explain
his greatest OF mysterles2 Every hui
nan ia q mystery and every life is
! problem the difference between you and
your body Is 80 great as not to be COmpRr-
ID; who and what am II are questions
constantly puzzling us. We may be said
be pupils undsr Gods tuition, learning
grace and the advantages we are
Flowed to enjoy. We are allowed to stay
lere merely to complete our moral lessons
md to be educated for our future In the
hereafter. A pleasing comparison was in
between q college life and the one
We live, showing a close parallel. Our
privileges are valueless except as they are
AIKEN advantage oil.
THE USES OF LIFE.
Life Is wonderfully rich in possibilities.
1t not criminal not to ask what we are
lere forR Everything is valuable for
What you do with it or make out OF It,
md the same is true respecting human
lie. Nothing has such native capacity
these hours Of life; charity can cut
aith can coin; Belt.denial can Chisel, and
integrity and fidelity TO duty transform
hem into things lovely and durable,
While he that C~ultiYates them can turn
hem into OIL Eden en- earth. 1t is Sur
to think Of what the lowest life is
Of real value does not depend
ipon its being prominently exhibited.
Ia value Is In itself; 10 DO Is more than
o seem,
DR.. Cunningham gave some sound ad.
ice regarding the books to be read, for
one reads forms ones character ;
oOR well TO the foundations OF your char.
and then the structure, you may be
ssured, will be a safe one.I
THE CENTRAL TRUTH.
Life can be glorious only through Jesus
hist. This Is all important; this is the
um OF all. One must go to Him for every
hing; to be happy and useful one must
Christ in his lilo and keep him there.
In concluding his sermon, after the
eneral consideration OF the text,
he reverend gentleman aimed to
home to the members Of the class
specially In a tender manner, the person.
! aspect Of the question, what Is your
what Is your standard, your plan,
our model2 What are you going to
dopt2 VIII you say that 1t is nothing
'orth caring for? You are a~dmonished
} snatch the passing hour; 1t Is a mistake
, say that II Is valueless. What we make
I our lives Is all we can carry away
nth US; the test OF success Is
nat that survives our dust. The trust Is
solemn one, the responsibility a fearful
ne. What is our life now? What Ia It 10
o AZ tu0 lubuIGl 10 ~ W 10 lOL tllb WOIlu
r for Christ and eternal glory? A diploma
J not the goal 1t Is the starting post OF
.fe. Christ says, "Glve me thine heart"
What time 30 opportune as now2 Give 1t
} him now and you will 60 forth with
1mmer in your soul and heaven in your
cart.
PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK..
This evening there will be held at the
iollege ar annual meeting OF the Alumnn
ls~soCiation. Special efforts have been
lade TO have present the largest number
yer in attendance at these meetings. An
lteresting programme has been prepared.
Prof. Brown has been induced 10 remain
t the head Of the college for another
ear. He Ia anxious 10 make the coming
ear the most successful In the schools
With the least encouragement
'om the old graduates he will be able to
tain his aim.
Tuesday night the annual concert and
eceptlon complimentary to the gradual
* clarg will take place at the college, and
Wednesday evening the commencement
xerciseS proper will be held in the Opera
louise.
THE zANE sTisEEr CHURCH.