Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-11-26
SUNDAY SERVICES

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SerG.pns Delivered by the Several Fas-
tors Sram the Pniptts OF Xankton
Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL oHURoH-REv. D. f.
BRADLEY.
Romans 1:l6 81 AN not ashamed of
The gospel of Christ. for it is the power
OF God INTO salvation to every one that
h~elieveth.' With these words as a founda.
tion there was written an argument,
which for convincing power aud elo
quence, and for Importance of the sab
ject hes never been matched in the his
tory CT men. Paul proves that it is the
power of God by pure reasoning, and
his argument has never been success
fully encountered. Psul'e christian be.
lief--his advooary of this new gospel
was based upon sound lpgic, and reason
ing that could not be shaken.
What Paul rsid so long ago, the true
christian may without qualification en-
dorse to-day. We can testify to the power
OF the gospel in our hearts, to the SAL
walton 1t brings into u lives. I have
no apology to make for presenting this
gospel, for it is ros o gospel for women
and children end heather simply. Its
the gospel for educated men, for the
leadera of men, for the gifted and the
wise, for the intellectual and accom-
plished. l know that 10 many homes
only the best is good enough for the
women and children. hen men admit
that this gospel is a good thing for their
children, her I have NJ apology to
make for pressing its claim upon them .
But I am not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ because somehow ell men are
more or less attracted by it. What ia
there in the gospel that draws men to
listen to it week otter week and year
after year, whether they yield to 1t or
not? The story of Jesus aud his love-
the cross OF calvary lifted up-drews
more men and women than any other
thing. There ia no other theme that can
bring people together as this theme can .
1 am not ashamed OF the gospel OF the
Lord Jesus Christ, nor ashamed to press
its CLAIMS upon every friend of mine be-
cause there is no better thing on earth
for any mar than the christian faith OF
the gospel. I am not ashamed topreach
it and recommend il, for I find dying
men listen eagerly for it's solace and in
the last agony of life the expiring soul
finds the greatest comfort in repeating
its blessed promises. Why not accept
personal religion? Why not have in
your life this personal savior-this loving
redeemer-by whom alone there is SAL
va.ion and in whom there is eternal life
EVENING SERMON BY REv. D. n. ToML1N.
Isaiah 27:15 1--WE have made lies oul
refuge, and under talsehood have we hid
ourselves" The vain refugees OF the sin
ner is the theme the text suggests To-
our consideration. That this interests O.
should interest all is evident. We al
have sought some refuge, some founda.
ton on which to rest the soul. You have
a refuge, %candidly ask yourself what ii
your refuge Tonight. The christian viii
point to Jesus, the rock which was clef
TO take him in. What is thy refuge? r,
what are you looking? Upon what al
you resting? Some one says l believe il
the bible, In j Jesus Christ, in election. ]
oant come to God, cannot change myssl
until am compelled to do ii by q power
from above, forgetting that in the act o
rejecting Christ you are exercising tn
power OF choice and of will. Oae hal
OF the effort put forth to know the vii
of God would make you a christian. God
has put life before you this day with th,
power of choice and you are responsible,
for every days delay. When q man il
willing to be saved ne is willing to be-
lleve. The reason you are In rebellion
is because the devil is deoeiving you
You say I am dong the best | can along
moral lines, and believe God will saw
me. Satan ia the author Of this decep
ton. There is no covering but tht
righteousness of Christ that is wild,
enough to cover the guilt. There is nc
one but needs the atonlng blood Of
Christ applied to the heart. We neet
to come in contact with Christ. WI
need his blood to purify us. We need Il
give our whole life to Christ before W,
can say we are doing the best we can
We are 10 doing the best we can unit
we bsve simple faith in Christ. He in
yites You, nay, he commands you to ssel
him now. God wants you to come to
night to the rock Christ Jesus. Will
you come?
METHODIST CHURCH-REv. F. A. BURDICK
4. MorniDg-Matt. 27:17. Therefor
when they were gathered together, PLAT
said unto them, Whom Will ye that / re
lease unto you? Barabbas Or Jeau
winch is called Christi" These circum
stances occurred on the feast dsy whe,
il was the custom of the governor I.
release a prisoner to the people. whor
they would. On this occasion there wer
two prisoners, one a robber and murders
, the other an innocent man,. To th
!. question "Whom will ye," the popuiac
cried release Bsrabbas and cruelty Jesu
Notice Pilate-As q Judge he declare
Jesus innocent but he was q cowar
.lOne poor man against o multitude. p
late knew his duty but was afraid to q
mn to his convictions. The man WI