The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-11-25

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ist or atheist could ever be nominated
much less elected to the presidency. There
was also reason to be thankful when we
look upon the condition of the Roman
Catholic countries and then look upon the
condition of this glorious land. He also
dwell upon the dangers confronting our
legislators, which he enumerated as hit
eracy, political demagogy and corrup-
ton, conflicts between capital aud labor,
purchasable press. anarchy, Romanlsm,
rumism. Sabbath dissertation, liberalism
and unrestricted immigration. The pr!n-
cipal dangers were the menaces OF the
Papists and Jesuits, who should be made
to stop their meddling in our affairs,
especially with regard TO our schools.
''Not only that" said he. but We must
compel the Romanisrs to send their chill
dreD 10 our institutions of learning Why
should We tolerate the dangerous intlu-
ence of Rome in our affairs, since 1t IS
hostile TO our dearest institutions, and we
should check the tide of ignorant GRIM
inals coming TO this country from lands
dominated by the pope"
at St. Marks church there was an ex-
cellent congregation, quite number be-
ing present from ST. Clements parish. a
splendid musical service had been ar
ranged, but, owing to the unexpected
absence OF the organist and choirmaster,
IL. 5. Sharpe the congregation was disap-
pointed in this part of the service. Mrs.
Lane consented to play at the last mo-
ment and did remarkably we'll. Rev. Gar
rett's sermon was brief enforcement of
the idea of gratitude being an aptitude
capable of cultivation, and one that marks
the position of man in point of spiritual
attainment. The preacher said he would
not attempt 4 rehearsal of the events in
national life that might call for thanksgiv-
ing. Many things had happened that
some felt were not worthy of gratitude.
And the only honest treatment was to
sum UP all together. the good and the bad,
the sweet and bitter, and then in the con-
seriousness of a final blessing in the Cod
directed evolution of humanity, offer the
whole year to God. The noblest hearts,
the most refined natures are those who are
most perceptible to gratitude, and this,
too. no. by study or effort. but naturally
as the highest inclination of the soul.
At the First Christian church, on Sc neca
between Third and Fourth streets. the
pastor, Rev. Il. Z. Dunlap, delivered a
Thanksgiving sermon in the morning to u
large congregation. He chose for his text
the thought, ''Oh. give thanks unto the
Lord, taken from the first verse of the
l05Eh Psalm. He handled the subject
both in Its relation to the nation as a
whole ana to the individual. In speaking
from a personal point of view he called
attention to the many reasons why indi-
viduals should give praise, not only for
actual enjoyment but for the capacity to
enjoy. He said the second ground for
praise was home life. Every great life
found its beginning in home. The secret
of leadership in general coming from rural
homes came from the fact that
such home life was undisturbed in
the important period of childhood. He
then called attention to the grounds
for Thanksgiving in national life. If
Israel had reasoned to praise God for de-
liverance and protection, certainly the
United States as nation had good reason
to do likewise. The hand of God was dis
tinctly seen in the beginning progress and
preservation of the nation. Large as the
territory was It was possible to have it en-
larged in the future until the Stars and
Stripes floated over the entire continent.
The success that has attended Americas
civilization has come by hearty reliance
on God by the great leaders and the mass
of people. In closing the speaker dwet
upon the point that the safety and we'll
being of the nation for the future was to
be found in the same direction.
Rev. f. +. Keever, pastory of the Holy
Trinity English Lutheran church, corner
of Union and Seventh streets, held
special service yesterday morning in COM
memoration of the time-honored Thanks
giving day. In his sermon he dealt
with the causes which had made the
| day one of almost universal recognition
| throughout the country and the good to
| be gained by its observance. He spoke of
| God in His relation to mankind and the
| people of this nation especially as enjoy
| Toying the benefits of His love. In this
| light thanks was due to the Creator, and
| it was specially betting on such day to
| render Him homage.
The Secret of Success" was Mr.
| Schultz's subject of discourse at the Y. NJ.
| C. A. hall yesterday. and he treated the
| subject from the standpoint that to sue
| coed meant to work.
The Baptists united in a service at the
| North Seattle Baptist church, which con-
| sisted of Scripture reading by G. J.
| Burchett, prayer by Rev. Thomas Bald
| win. followed by sermon which was
| preached by Rev. II. w. Brown, the
! evangelist. The text was Isaiah $50
| The preacher showed three dangers to our
| nation: First-The effort to change the
basis of our free school system and bind
| upon the people the yoke of ignorance
| Second-The lax franchise laws, arguing
| that this gives the anarchists too great an
! advantage in opposing our government
| He said that foreigners should be here ten
| years before having the franchise. The
| speaker saw danger ahead from the wrong
notions of capital and labor. There should
| be as sacred an estimate OF possessions as
| there is of labor. To forc!bly take n man 8
labSr IS slavery; TO forcibly take possession
of property, as at Homestead, is high
handed robbery. 4 better understanding
| of capital and labor should be reached
| Then the speaker showed that the
| Bible furnishes the true and only
safe basis for all classes to live
| together and have stable government :;
| that Christianity comes 10 break the
| vokes and lift the burdens which make
| men groan in this life. The saloon was
! mentioned as a source of danger, and one
| that laws great burdens on its patrons.
But the Bible comes to the oppressed TO
assist. not 10 tear away the saloon and
leave the homeless without shelter. but to
| feed them and give them shelter. Rev.
| NJ L. RugC closed with touching prayer.
Trinity Parish church presented a lovely
| appearance for the Thanksgiving festival.