New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-16

m. .,.,..n rh,. ts q mistake. have had abundant
opportunity TO study s adaptabty 70 our home work.
Three Of her privileges which have already mentioned nc
her for hi. In an eminent degree The first demand Of
nav ovn or frontier settlement order. The majority
Of the inhabitants Of these places have no rever-
ence for law. Every one Is ieft 70 protect ms
own person and property The organization OF
Presbvterisn Church such places Is call TO order
u.rn, ~. Government she introduces IT, 10 great en-
tent Identical with that the State Hence she not only
LAYS the foundation OF Christian church out that also Oh
republican form OF government "he she Is thus en-
g.ged IN Inducing men cherish true affection for Pesby
800, a.,,no and order she strengthening National
honda and intensifyns our patriotic feenes'
The third perhaps the ereatet neeo OF new COM
munity IL cear-cut creed The act'e pussy people Oh
our new towns and settlements call Tor something
uo.,,,v. In n creed presented for their adoption 1--WE
.nt % know what God SAYS" remarked Western jurlst
10 one of our young ministers, ana not "nss men aA1'
Give Ms clear satisfactory Interpretation OF his word
then let U.S. II dare urge our objections In The light
- Coincidence and OF the gmcn: day II the Bible sets
,or,b mace OF torment do not cover II with decep-
tive veil; II IL does not promise an opportunity
NJ repentance future TO the finally impenitent do
mt riae with our eternal interests Tell US the worst
81, .an amen and the responsibility will be ors Our
meet this demand They do not fall to set forth
with emphasis al that the Scripture oiscioses concerning
the present and the future.
The fitness OF the Presbyterian Church to conduct
tho ae.,r. Of foreign missions is well known. The
slow prouress of the work during the past eighteen
centuries the present dscouraging condition OF the
hea,hen and the difficulties still lying In tho way OF
their conver.on are sufficient 10 paralyze ordinary
courage How hopeless mist the condition Of the
nat,ons appear to those who depend human wisdom
Ar an arm 81 flesh What obstacles rise mountain high
10 bame the strongest fai What formidable enemies
b.srt every path leading to the regeneration OF the
be.th.n, How thick the darkness that grdles the
earth, The only source Of encouragement In view Of
this ia the uneQuvccal ASSURANCE OF the Confession
that Cod has determined 10 the wond This "a
the Of all missionary effort the source Of
tho Churchs daring the lfe-blood OF her continued
activity Faith in the divine purposes is not only to
credit the testimony od has given the heather
u,s Son for an inheritance" but it is also TO sub
.t.ntiatc the assurance bring It within grasp,
N mako H. practicable to deal with It a reality, TO
hold It with firm hand and to transform 1t into dead
certainty.
The other speciS privilege OF the Presbyterian Church
IA her conceded wealth. 1t at first sight seem
doubtful whether riches be regarded Of the
privileges Of church of Christ. In themselves con-
d.red they cannot be indication OF moral power or
usefulness nevertheless they do acquire according to the
heat known principles Of ethics, morality as well as
strength when viewed trust for Gods glory and the
good OF the world 1t is often alleged that Church
owns and controls more money than any other In our
land One OF congregations In New-York City Is
said to possess than hundred million dollars II the
report true the Presbyterans OF Chicago have under
their control In their possession three huned millions
of dollars This is fair sample OF what Is found Ia other
cities and communities East and West 1t Is certainly
great privilege to be entrusted with so much OF our Lords
money we have grace TO 1t Is good and faithful
stewards.
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