New-York tribune., 1886-07-05
EXHORTYyG THE TwENTY-T THIRD.
TIE BROOKLYN REGIMENT LISTENS TO GOOD SCR
MON IN CAMP,

THE BROOKLYN REGIMENT LISTENS TO GOOD SCR
MON IN CAMP.
NEWPORT, July A. - The 23d Regiment,
OF Brooklyn, Is in camp hero; tho men listened
this morning to Interesting sermon oy ID
new chaplain. the Rev. George k Wan De
Water of ST. Lakes Church in that city. His text wAs
Ys stand this day all Of you before the
your Cod your sptains OF tribes elders
and your officers with all the men Of Israel Deos
*, 10. Opening with the remark that the grsatese
attraction OF antiquity const its power TO make times
widely sundered seem IS one, and peoples under mos
diverse conditions similar. ne illustrated the point ~
the Obelisk In Central Park Westminster Abbey and
ancient literature like the Psalms. which, although
written 1900 years ago, read for the most part Ike
current sdtorias they TO daily experenoss
90 graphically descriptive OF what s seen hourly TIE
scene when Moses summoned tue tribes to remind them
of their relationship with God and the covenant OF
goodness on their and mercies His nos very
different from the service which had called the rexm
togsrher and naturally suggested thoughts on name
duty to God and country. Patriotism 10 grounded On
principles OF ethics we'll as on ststements Of reVsts'
ton Love and loyalty 10 country Is feeling second
only TO that which men owe TO their Cod Amencsns
Tor never 10 the history of the worid mas
Nation been called to existence which In s or sln snc
It's preservation has had more direct unmi.takaoe ana
ntnate relations with God The children OF Israel.
said to be especially favored psoplo IN tnls rsxa.
more manifest tokens OF divine ove nor ga
joysd more Of His gracious provdencos than mas
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Tho preacher rave illustrations from the history OF the
colonies and the country OF the provdences wth whcn
they had been favored. and coutended thAt lh"c
pendenco Day should be celebrated with religious ser-
vices well patriotic rejoicing lie referred v tnS
wonderful progress In goOtnsss-the oest t~t %
progress-made within the past century, and especiau
In America; ant rapidly contrasted tho conditions ot
Of government, OF social life sducation en
general progress at the beginning aud al tho end %
that period. He contendei that trere was not tae
smallest for mans being pcssimist; foe
along with material progress there stcsiy and con
slant advance IN the mental and spiritual CONDITION ot
the people Never have men approved temperance re-
do to-day. The world hates shams seorns
hypocrisy and has open coptsmpt foe
can't an outspOsen rebuke for insincsrity.
IL will give little Difference to tho harsh plilosopnie
statements OF dogma. respect for teachings waicn
represent loving father merciess tyrAnt, vndic-
tive and cruel the world, never before, respects
religion honors sincerity. courts opportunities u ex.
hbit its Charity gives every facility 10 the spreai oe
Christianity, honors God and atmrss sodiness Ana
America, with lts amazing progress IN every leparr
men. OF trade. art literature moras anu renxions
has OF the supreme effort OF divine
Providence axerted behalf Of the human race stana
this day which cOnmemor stes tue DlrLn OF your
Republic and only what country THIS IS OF yours
and what tmes these you live In
preacher exhorted the or the regiment 10 D9
men for times which than other Ages der snded
manly to be true To every principle or rig ghteou
soldiers to stand for ths honor anu majesty on
the law, above all to bs strong men, trus fneus
thanking God for their country and for tue tunes IN
which their lot Is cast