Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-24

tors in the nations life that give assurance OF
future prosperity. Statesmen too frequently
eliminate God from the affairs of men. but that
wonderful Providence which has been over this
country from its discovery. through revolu-
ton and war, in the formation OF its Constitu-
and moral resources are induces tina,
the finger OF God IL marking out
her career FOR the noblcst achievement.
OF christian civilization. One fact alone should
arrest our attention u; this time. During the
past eight years the government has passed
through three great revolutions without feeling
Jar. Sixty-fve millions OF people change their
rulers without not Something controls public
sentiment God is here. The moral sense of
oaT-reople may swing of under the momen-
tum of political excitement. but in a day il re-
turns again TO its true center Of rectitude with
out interfering with the movements Of govern
ment or arresting the progress of the nation.
This never before has taken place In the history
of any nation A great vi Jal force lies AZ the
heart OF our country. Let every good citizen
hope in God.
THE BLESSINGS OF PROVIDENCE.
The discourse concluded with an enumera
ton OF the blessings OF Providence. Some,deei
shadows have fallen on our beloved country
and have even enveloped the Executive Man.
sion in gloom. But light was in the darkness
The sympathy Of our people shed a sweet fra
GRANGE on the grave OF her who was honored a
the first lady of the land. II we turn 10 review
the mercies bestowed upon us as individuals
they are more than can he numbered" A
oaybreak for 365 DAYS the angel OF the morning
was sent TO open the window of heaven ant
| pour light upon the dwelling places Of our city
at every nightfaIl the angel Of the evening ha
come to close the gates of day and to throw
mantle OF repose over the weary denizens o
/ toll.
One thousand times during the twelve month
minisertng providences have been sent TO La
bread upon our tables. Every day an unseer
hand has smote the rock 70 refresh us will
water every day an unseen wing has waited tn
breath OF health into our nostrils; every dsy al
unseen finger has touched the chord OF sount
ana brought the sweet voices of children 20 GU
ears; every day an unseen lamp has shone OF
our eyes TO reveal the faces OF our loved ones
Food. raiment, shelter. fortune. friends an,
family have obeyed the call of Providence ant
nastened to our homes, both by day and b.
night Famine, flood. flames. poverty. pesti
lence and war have been bound by the arch
anger and kept from our shores. Ten thou
sand answers have followed one humble prave
! during the twelve months. million Of bless
lngs from the sanctuary have been dropped
as pearls into our hands during the year. Ever,
/ day God has kept back foods of wrath
and the shield OF His providence has guarde,
our window, perchance. from the uniimel-
shaft- No arithmetic can compute the benedic
tons OF one year. They are more numerou
| than the sands Of the sea- Millions distill from
heaven every moment Of life. Sum them ~
for week, multiply them for a month. thei
/ tell the enumeration for one year. Spread tn
heavens as a scroll, Use the sea a. ink, ever
/ twlg AZ a pen, aud write ont ihe number o
| these blessings for one year The great scroll
Is full; the record covers the throne Of God
the heart Of the Almighty itself is full. Their
Is no more room. Yet we have not told the half
God has given himself HE became poor tina
/ He might become rich" 30 come. let u
worship and bow down; let rs kneel before th
| Lord. our Maker"