The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-18
The Lofty Sentiments Of True
Manhood Of L,ouisianA's Gov
ernor Endorsed.
A sermon In New York ON the Subject Of
Life and the Game Of Base
Ball

tinels to guard camp, or to observe the
motions of an enemy. "Watch 10" 10 q
term frequently used in the New Tesla
ment. They were to watch or be vi9ilant
against all evils, mora especially those Of
which Paul had admonished them. The
soldiers of the CROSS are addressed in this
text and tho orders given consist Of. four
parts: First-vigilance. .'Watoh ye."
This il the opposite Of sloth; tho opposite
of the want Of feeling, indifference and
stoicism; the opposite Of habitual indo-
lence or idleness. Vigilance il duty al
ways enioined and Of essential importance.
Three things demand our watohfulness.
First, the character of our adyersaries, es-
pecially satan, Of whose devices We are
not ignorant. The skill Of our numerous
Confidence in our o . captsin ~ Satan
never loses an opportunity, therefore watch
when ye consider your own fortinca-
tions most secure. Second, our position
il critical. We are passing Through the
enemy'e land. He i called the god OF
Of this world, is tie god Of many, many
people. The enemy has his seat and em-
pire here in this world. He offers many
allurements and things calculated to entice
the unwary. No one has half the pretty
things and even profitable to delay you on
domain and goeth about seeking whom he
may devour. Third. Our own deceitful
hearts are to encounter. There 10 SO much
cunning selfishness about our hearts and it
is SO thoroughly mixed with wickedness
that ~e are not surprised ut Jeremiah when
he says the heart is deceitful above all
things and is desperately wicked, and who
can know it! From the heart proceeds all
manner of sin. The depravity of the heart
is deplorable.. How few pure hearts. Jesus
said, BLESSED are the pure in heart, tor
they shall see God" Those evil imagina-
tions about your neighbor. and those lust
full desires, and those covetous feelings, and
those Jealous impulses, and those angry,
malicious ebullitions of your nature, all
emanate from an impure heart. No Won
der David said, Give me pure heart, O
God" From these considerations say
with great emphasis. watch.
The second part OF. the order-constancy.
Stand fast in the faith seeing and trusting
him that is invisible. With unwavering
consistency hold on to your confidence in
God and to the doctrines of the gospel, de-
staaa g.. IL s as
Jesus Christ" On Christ the solid rock
stand; ''all other ground is sinking sand"
This is day of threats, sneers and golden
bats, hence take heed how " stand. Amid
day. there is only one safe platform ON
which to stand, that is the New Testament.
Do you stand there, and in faith? All your
boosted mRnliness without faith is frailty.
Religion without faith is full OF fear. In
this day of premiums on rascality there
must be an abiding faith IN the triumph of
truth and righteousness, else all men will
go astray. Stand fast. Have faith in
In the third place the order implies man
is trifiing, childish and fanciful. BE wise,
prudent, as mon. Manliness implies firm
ness and decision and courage. Daniel
like, purpose in your heart and then 20 in
Ito the lions den rather than give up that
purpose. David said in his dying charge to
and fearful as a child, but full of holy bold
ness and resolution. The temptations to
surrender manhood. to-day are so many
and mighty cannot refrain from warning
you at length. The money temptation is
20 great and resorted to 90 often with sue
price and can be bought. Itremble for the
young men Of this day Of political, fnan-
cial and social corruption and bribery.
Young men, quit you like men," In So
cred history there are many examples of
nndinchinR and unchanaing integrity and
it's examples, notably. Gov: Nichols, of the
state of Louisiana. I feel that all good
men should take pff their hats to this brave
man. When thet legislature of his state
passed the bill continuing the charter Of
the lottery he vetoed the bill. and in his
eentiments of true manhood I ever read
outside of the Bible. They are worthy TO
be memorized by every true American citi-
zen. Iquote them:
''At no time and under no circum-
etanee will ! permit one Of my
vas lost in seeking 70 uphold, tie honor Of
my native state. Were ! to afdx my sigma
lure to the bill would indeed be ashamed
to let my left hand know what my right
hand had done. I place the honor Of the
etate above money, and IN expressing that
bands of brave and true men and Of good
Ind devout WOMEN of tine state"
On, omit you like men. Be- strong in the
ord. Turn to him in your youth, serve
him with gladness, and abound in the
YORK OF the Lord: Be strong. Don't weary
strength to strength, from conqusring to
ponquerinR. Never give the battle DER till
he alarm of war be changed for the shout
IF victory and triumph.
In conclusion, I offer you the principal
The cause. II i the causs Of truth, Of
Righteousness, of salvation, of God. q Je-
us is your captain. He 10 the Boxrah con-
uerof, the spoiler Of hell, Satan and death.
Invincibility ID engraved on his shield
md immortality on his banner" 8. Your
rmory is perfect. Every weapon, both de-
ensive and offensive, is provided you. So
berfect il this armory that it i impossible
or you to sustain any injury unless it be
p retreating, there being no protectton for
he back. 1. Abundant provisions are
made. God supplies all our wants. he il
mr. refuge, the rock Of our dAfence. 5. The
ictory is sure. You may be ever % faith
nj in natural conflicts, and be defeated,
mt not 90 in spiritual. He that Is faithful
INTO the end shall be saved. 6. The re-
vard. II is definite. It il the imperisha-
lie crown Of eternal life. In view Of these
Kings, beseech you, "Watch ye, stand
ast in the faith, quit you like men, bs
trong."
AN UNIQUE SERMON
delivered on the Subject Of Life and Base-
hall
At the Church Of the Beloved Disciple.
VrNH L. H.