Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-21
SUNDAY AT THE LAKE.
INTERESTING DEVOTIONAL SERVICES At
THE FAMED RESORT.
Qdietness and Pencs Prevail MT Chnntnu-
qua on the sabbath-Dr. Harper's Bible
srndy-The Principal Sermon Of The Day
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Qaietness and Pencs Prevail Mt Chnnthu-
qua on the sabsath-Dr. Harper's Bible
stndy-The Principal Sermon Of The Day
Delivered By Rev. E. ). Haynes.
ESPECIAL rELEGRkM 10 THE DfsrArcH.i
FHAUTAUoUA. n. Y. July 29.-The most
quiet and sedate village OF New England
could not be more peaceful on Sunday than
Chantanqua. 1t is cut off from all the rest OF
the world and lives distinctly within itself.
Not sound Is heard to interrupt the general
stiffness that petvades every part OF the
grounds, except the tolling chimes calling the
people to places of worship: There is no en-
trance or exit at the gates, no steamers land,
nome of the activity of the week is visible. You
may look longingly out on the water and WISH
for ride upon its sparkling surface or grumble
at yourself because you failed to secure a
supply Of cigars the evening before, but it is
of no avail. Some are discontehted because
they cannot go and come, yet the mass seem
to enjoy 1t, the rest and the quiet afforded, and
make no complaints, while at other places and
liberty, but does it not preserve rather than
threaten the rights of individual freedom?
The worshiper may rejoice in the absence Of
and keep it holy" Unassocated with other
than kindred souls he can offer up thanks to
Him on high in place surrounded by Gods
most beautiful handiwork In natures art:
A siege of cold weather to all appearances
has struck the lake. The atmosphere still con
tinnes unpleasahtly chilly. but the red sun as
1t dipped behind the western horizon tonight
promised a warmer and brighter tomorrow.
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The Morning Bible Stndy.
THE morning programme was opened py the
Bible reading of DR.. w. r. Harper upon
"Reformer and Prophet" He discussed his
SUBJECT in that sententious and analytical style
that always eharaeterizes all Of his talks. We
are certainly all more familiar with this prophet
than any other. The question whether there
was one or two Isaiahs makes no difference
with us. Let us consider him as prophet and
speaker. He was ever fighting scepticism Of
every kind. Israel, after every punishment, re-
manned as far away from Jehovah as ever IN lts
ecy, was an old man. The Egyptian party, for
the time being. had gained control of the peo-
Pile, and the Assyrian party was defeated. The
prophet says that Assyria, who was only an in
strument, was trying to shake God; who was
the instrument.
Isaiah makes the smallest details stand out
distinct For variety and beauty Of matter he
the time when there shall be no more blood
stained dramas in Israel, The priests and
prophets gather about the table id drunken
stnpor, grumbling about isaiah,s preaching: We we
to stop short in the middle Of discourse and
take up new study.
Con fined Hiinself to No One Theme.
II E uses that which best suits his purpose.
His literary style was stately, ehaste,
mea sured. Isaiah was the man who alone
could dispel the despondency Of kings and
people, and keep the Assyrian host from the
gates Of the city. All through his life he was
facing the people in daily struggle. He must
be regarded as Israels greatest orator and
politician. He believed God would protect the
nation if they would believe in Him. He op-
posed an alliance with Egypt, because Egypt
could not be depended upon. His foreign
policy was independent, but when an
In his preaching there is no :. class
of people that he does not touch. All alike re-
ceive his criticism, and all alike receive his en-
e used & prncesa IN 70
He is majestic in his preachiug of God. His
passages Of tenderness are few, and we find
but little of love: He is severe. but not SO Sc
we're as Amos. In Christ are found the perfect
tions of which Isaiah writes The material
blessings of his ideal king are fulfilled in the
empire of Christ over the minds of men. Every
were fulfilled in Jesus. Considered all in all
he is the most wonderful character in the Old
Testament.
DR.. Emory Haynes Morning Address.
THE introduction of the valuable sunligh
this cold day, as opposed to the chilly at
mosphere IN the great amphitheater, did not
bers the morning service and sermon. The dis
course was delivered by that eminent preacher
and theologian and philosopher. DR.. Emory
T. Haynes, of Boston, who took for, his text:
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever
things are just. whatsoever things are pure
whatsoever things are of good report, II there
be any virtue; i there be any praise think on
these things" PHILIPPIANS iv, g. ~.
Think on these things What he really
means is food for the mind We are the
thoughts of God and Gods thoughts are our
life; there are many views of this text. l will
take bat two of them; man says, (which way
shall turn p Then he thinks. Upon that
thinking depends the result Of his life. There
is ecstasy, there is joy in the presence Of God.
Sometimes God plants his garden with much
labor and sits down to enjoy what He has
earned. There is NJ time to do nothing. Man
should find time to think, to mediate and bask
and enjoy what he has accomplished. 1t Is the
pleasure of the glories Of the life to come to
think of the imagery Of that beautiful city. to
see my Savior whose eyes, traditions say, were
blue. Whose voice was sweeter than of any
singer on earth. Has He that same voice, those
same eyes Think on these things. Tired of
business, let me turn to the Heavenly Father
for sustehanoe.
IdIeness Met's Worst Enemy.
IN this teiling world SO anxious are we for the