The record-union., 1891-11-30
A landmark like the lofty pine,
Which lifts on high its plumes of fir,
Whose roots no tickle wind can sir.

Which lifts on high its plumes offir,
Whose roots no tickle wind can STIR
He, like an upright worshiper,
VIII never stoop to taste of wine.
There is God in heaven who hears
ana answers prayer, and we should
never cease to send up our petitions to
Him in behalf of temperance; but God
expects every man to answer his own
prayers as far as it is possible. 1t is a
great deal better to work without prayer
than to pray without work. Praise God to-
DAY that more work has been done in the
cause OF temperance than ever before and
THAT men are beginning more and more
TO feel the weight of personal response
bility.
It's a work for old and young,
It's work for pen and tongue,
It's work for pulpit and pew,
It's work for me and you.
Other great national questions for the
lifting up of the people to a higher plane
OIL virtue and prosperity are being
brought before the nation, for which de-
vout thanksgiving should be rendered to
Almighty God. Last, bat not least of our
national blessings for which we should
render thanks to-day, and which we now
mention, is the advance OF the Redeemer's s
kingdom. Nearly half a million during
the past year have been emancipated
from the slavery OF sin, and have become
tree IN Christ Jesus. The scepter of our
Lord and King has been reached out to
the nations, and His armies are march
Ing on to victory.
But in the midst of all this rejoicing. as
we turn the pages of the years record,
we lind some thatare draped in mourning
Some OF the nations heroes have fallen.
FIRE and flood and tempest have made
desolate many homes and wrung the
heart Of the nation. But with individuals
who love God and strive to do His will
All things work together for good" May
we not as nation claim tho same prom
lse, and say: All thin~s work together
Tor good to that nation that loves God
May God hasten the day. when, as Il
nation, we shall comply with the conlli-
tlonS OF the promise and love God, so that
all things shall work together for good
The Interpretation OF the acts Of ProYi-
dence is often difficult for us, but it is not
TO be supposed that we in our infinite
comprehension. shall be able to tathon
the divine mind, nor to interpret all the
events which it controls.
But let us look up today in faith chat
the Interpretation will be given; if not i'll
this life, at least in the world TO come.
COO is Ills own interpreter and He will
make it plain. Not only rs a nation
should we this day offer thanksgiving,
but also as individuals for personal
blessings. Praise Him for life, for home,
for loving hearts. Praise Him in the
y
altar. Praise Him in your hearts.
the temple of God. Praise him
ye kings of the earth. and all peo-
pie, and all judges of the earth.
Both young men and maidens, old men
and children, praise yo the Lord. Praise
him ye mountains; from peak to peak
let the echoes answer, Praise We the
Lord" Praise him ye winds, as We sweep
through the forest; praise him ye prai-
rles, as ye wave III virgin beauty; praise
him ye waters, i'll your ceaseless ebb and
how; praise him ye stars III your endless
cycles; sing praises unto God, for his
name is excellent. From the Plymouth
Rock TO the Golden Gate, let the chorus
swell. From the Thousand Islands to the
land of flowers, let the anthem ring; until
from distant land, and from the islands OF
the sea, the glad notes of melody and
thanksgiving shall be caught up, and all
the earth, from pole to pole, in one grand
burst Of harmony, shall praise the Lord.