New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-13

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religion itsek.
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and dreams The idoaErsss worsAps BY which the nas
nation Of antiquity held In awe hsve left no traces o.
their human founders. certain epoch Of progress
there arises form Of religion; .
method 81 receiving thines divine, which 10
known as transition from natural religion 70 revealed
revessa rse.oc originates in an inspir-d The
priest gives way 10 tho prophet Humanity preserves
the Of these great pioneers In the sprtua.
OF the race Their names few-Abraham, Zoroaster'
Sakya NUM- Canfucus--thcso men emerge from osch,
ground prehistoric doatry and through em me GSd
who had revealed His power and g0sy 81 moral
universe through CT these chosen .oui~
NATURAL AND REVEALED RELIGIONS
It's irrational to limit the the divine revelation
TO any single pesplet The revealed distinguished
from the religions by the great personaiues IN
which they originated by the fart that tney ae n
reyea,,ons and bursting barriers Of tribe exercise
aee long domination empires and alien races
or these revealed religions there IS one alone 20
we have bren accustomed N give the name And IL ls
distinguished fellows by astonishing difference
The religion Of Israel was not morally superior 70 o
revelation OF divine righteousness IN Bnddha anu o
fucIns the real OF It's frequently backsding adherents
was weak compared to the loyalty Of the ZoroaStras'
to the fiery passion Q, 's own ,s,1y sp,cs 70 be
called revelation. Eur In this religion alone tse
principles of revelation chat Is The deearat"n o. -e
divine righteousness through inspired MANI was per-
nlanent and fundamental ..,.s
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religion such aty eliminates In Jesus Christ we can
Gee now why the P.aIms written In the
first person Psalms the soul OF the cd IesCa
snt ana therefore their subject throughout the reve
lation Of the Divine Goodness to the INDIVIDUAL man "
this secret of the Pseims-th personay .. $3.50 r,.ds
light act upon hill" and converted to public ana UNI
versA truth For would contrast me Chr.s@A' ~,
sniration with the religion Of the Old testament A. ~
religion itself is with the other revealed re-
hgiens ancient world IL was me ~crS y, I'm,
the e.neced faet He addresses Himself TO individuals
TO humble aod receptive souls Hitherto vns'e' =,
heen national affair Chrsts religion Is personal or 10
nothing The exalted atte rance OF the pss 40"
nropet becomes daily bread OF countess hSes Hieu
had believed hitherto tha. the showcase o. Wv" onl,ar
lations Of Divine Father to human son was p+ous
and exceptional But from henceforth besseu ar ,,,
pure in heart, for they shall see God" genuine 'ie
witain the AouI opens the eyes heaven~srd TO ne y
tyue man is to utter divine word The only true iran
hood is 70 kno- God be destitute OF the heavenly
vision to fail the gift Of the Holy SPIRIT II 10 i"'i
even Of the image Of humanity $500,
But In spite Of all the obstacles In our hearts ana minus
to this personal and only true fath oeneVe 'hat oue
Of the profound deep Of such doubt the simple answer
comes tha che Cod is perfect as HIS wsl1h
and His power Measure this love al Dod oy lI,e minnie
standard His universe supplies ~ Is "nH 70 cur
martial and limited natures that there Is any distinction
between Law which cares for all ava inc loNe "
seeks each special There is no contest between love
and law. But rather, 1t Is the mystery oi ~
love that the perfection OF the Individual is the purpose
and fruition universal scheme. As has oeen 80
finely said All Providence Is special Inc am OF inc
best government j. 20 secure the WeIOe'hk Vl
each and all. And what hlgher purpose can we cocs
for avino ordering Of the world than that all creation
should wait fos manifestation OF the sons OF tod
that the universe should noUEsh Its product harvest
spiritual hugsl Rencn ucr that nothing has intrinsic
value except a man
Man is world and hath
Another 70 attend him
The ncslculaole value OF man Here IS the hoy
secret Of liberty: In this l. guarantee OF progress We
science and is rcaS0nabeHeSs OF love; mere toO
unless he Divine Is contrary ~ the highest drma-
ton OF our own. Is justification OF special pfoNid'i'e.
No matter Infinitely and high IS your conception
Of the Divine Beng-tAe spirit That is in Is sull
able 20 say o Lord Hosts. my King and my God ~
we can AFFORD 10 live, anord the praise OF love
and the discipline sorrow and the hardness OF the good
soldier II th1olqh all finding Father, ana
approachng Eternal Friend