The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-12
The Union Services.

A somewhat larger audience ts.an the one on
the previous Sunday night assembled at Tomlin-
son Hall last night. The floor was nearly
full. On the stage were seated Reys
Joseph S. Jenckes, Reuben Jeffery, d. L.
Haines and others. The singing was especially
good 1t was led by Prof. Ora Pearson, of the
Central Christian Church choir. After prayer
by Prof A. R. Benton, of Butler University,
Mr.. Pearson sang 1.-THE Ninety and Nine" with
wonderful effect.
The sermon of the evening was preached by
Rev E. j. CAN'T pastor of the Central Christian
Church. His text was from Luke xviii, and
was the parable of the Pharisee and the pub
lcan. The Pharisee thanked God that he was
not as other men, extortioners, unjust. aduls
terers or even as the publican. The publican
said "God be merciful to me a sinner" and
went down to his house justified rather
than the other. It was hard for a man
to adapt himself to certain steps
and classes of work in manufacturing business.
The same was true of moral work. Jesus recog
nized this fact. He knew that it was hard to
give to other men the broad and true spirit
which characterized Him. 1t was true idea of
Christ that men should help one onother, should
strengthen one another There was no class Of
by His matchless spirit and teaching lift them up
into higher scale of morals The arrogance
the false pride, the looking down upon
men which characterized the Pharisee were
viewed by him with disfavor. The Pharsees
were an exclusive class. They stood apart to
themselves. They studied to convince the world
that they were holier than others; that there was
great gulf between the mass of men and them
It was very easy to be self-conceited. Large
numbers of men and women had no adequate
young men and women in this city didn't under
stand their relation to their parents. In their
minds the average parent was a fail
ure. There was 10 them the same
rebelous citizens, rebellious everything Men
should guard against the exclusiveness of the
Pharisee, against the dangers that lay in self
conceit against the disposition to look down
upon others, lest these in the end should be
allied. while they who looked down on them
should be humbled
AT the union services next Sunday evening
Rev. NJ u. Haines pastor of the First Presby
terlan Church. will preach
General Howard Talks to the Children.
After the sermon by Rev. James Mcleod. at
the Second Presbyterian Church, yesterday
morning, Gen. O. o. Howard spoke for few
the Sunday school, he spoke both to the Chinese
present He told the Chinese about
meeting many of their fellow-countrymen
in San Francisco He had been invited
once while there to large meeting and
was told of the Chinese mission. He was invited
to the mission and asked to speak He also
heard many Of them tell their experiences with
Christianity Most of them had said they came
to America to make money but had been shown
the greater treasures of Christianity. They told
also how they were standing steadfast in the
Christian faith He urged the Chinese in In
dianapolis likewise to stand steadfast.
Speaking In conclusion to all the pupils of the
Sunday school, after general talk to all upon
the necessity for right thoughts, right words and
right actions, General Howard said, Now how
many will resolve to have only right words,
thoughts and actionsl Hold up your HANDS
Ian hands went up. Your influence may be
greater than you think. / knew young lady
who wouldn't get up and speak in church be-
cause of modesty. But her influence changed a
young man from an infdel to a Chris
tian That young man, since be.
changed thousands from their evil ways to
christianity Look at her influence. / some
times think we do not get into the practical
parts of religion Many men are disposed to
sit in judgment upon Christ and upon the ways
Of other men. They should 60 out and serve
God by feeding His lambs, just as you are doing
here to-day, my friends"
At the conclusion DR.. Mcleod alluded grace
fully to General HowarGs presence and called on
all who were glad to soc the General to arise.
All arose.
AT the conclusion, large number Of the
children and others came forward and shook
General Howard by the hand some remember
ing that his right arm and hand had been lost in
battle and offering their left hands