The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-12-04
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progress cannot be paralleled III the history
Gvd's kingdom in any land or any age. 1t is
i the more remarkable because only about 8
cars ago it was the common BOAST of 1nfdei
lat Christianity would not survive.twO genera
ons, in this country. Instead of that hristian-
" since then has achieved her grandest trinmphs
low often has the progress of Christianity in the
apostolic age been cited as a marvel of growth
shich the Church of our time should emulate
uch persons forget that the growth of tn,
churches of the U. S. in this century has far
ranscended that of the first centuries.
e MOT unto US, ., Lord. not unto US. but unto
by name give glory, for Thy mercy and for Thy
ruth's sake" Christian schools turning out
heir thousands of pupils. Christianity is taking
,he little children BIZ the hand and they are join
ing with US in singing:
"All la the power of Jesus name..
Let angels PROSTATE fail;
Bring forth the royal dladem,
And crown Him Lord of all.
The year has not passed without its events
worthy of historic record. Long shall we remem
.sr the terrible event when the fatal flood swep
uddenly so many men, women and children into
ne unseen. Neither shall we forget that it was
.,ilow cd by food of sympathy and generou
lifts that poured from the hearts of great people
Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of these
IL. least of my brethren, y have done it unto me.
Upon the deep blue of our nations great dOme
fo lr new stars appear. calling Us to look up and
% .lise Him. Two shine with peculiar lustre, like
morning stars. the prophecy of coming day. ttr.
wrought into their constitutions is that guardian
IF home and promoter of peace and prosperity.
ind protector of liberty. Prohibition.
| From the nations past progress to the present
and its indications for the future. have reason
, be thankful. Many elements enter into The
onstituents OF our national life. Tho Negre, the
indian. the Mormon, the Chinese. Capital ano
| .abor, and the Drink problems each, in thu
stimation OF specialists, of great Importance il
| determining our destiny. Without stopping to
discuss these topics separately we may say thai
| rave apprehensions of the perpetuity Cf the Re
| ,ublic have been awakened in some minds al
| yarous times in the past. but the life of the ma
| lion was found to flow deeper than the hearts OF
.emagogues. The foundations of our institution
re deeper and more stable than written con pgcts
hey are in the hearts of the people. The solu-
tiJns of the problems in the future will evident
% determined by the condition of the people
If public virtue loses its sanctity and force. law
ind government will lose their authority AM
lower. Our hope is in the underlying moral ano
,ligious life and intelig gence OF the people. How
ong it will take to solve the problem of ou
| ivil government we caunot tell. But thus fal
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! lions of disaster by European monarchists, VIII
nave had no confidence in the durability of on
political institutions While the problem is still
In the course of solution. yet we may from goo
. evidence say that the outlook is hopeful and tn
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