The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-28
OUR CHURCHES.
Divine Services Last Sundsy-Living, Soul
ful Thoughts from Deyout Men.


Divine Services Last sundsy-Living, Soul
ful Thoughts from Devout Men.
Sunday last was a bright and tran
quil day and the churches were all open
for divine service, save the Presbyte-
rian, which is now in the hand of the
builder.
At the Opera House, in place of DR..
Cozby, who was absent, Rev. Mr.. Byrd
preached to the congregation from ST..
Matthew's Gospel, IS: Z. Woe unto
the world because Of offences"
After speaking in general terms OF
the nature Of the offences OF the world
and the woes that betide when uure-
pented OF, he particular,zed these Stun
bling blocks which men place in the
path Of life: Some of these are unhlush-
ing scandals, the innuendo, uttered
doubts of the truth, evil communica-
tions, tempting Others, suggestions or
invitations to engage in questionab! e
pursuits, and ali negative, hindering
influences brought to bear upon Others
by omitted duties, etc.
In state OF nature the thoughts and
desires of man are downward and evil
continually. In seeking the cause Of
this condition, we find it not in the
benefcent author Of his being, but in
man himself, for God is all perfection
and holiness. Mans inherent depravity
hath bound him in the chains and s!av-
cry of sin, but the merciful and loving
Father hath made ample provision for
his deliverance. Christ is the Fountain
of cleansing for his defilement and the
Gateway of escape. The eloquent and
loving young divine entreated all men
to abandon every evil way and an-
righteous thought in order to build up
8 celestialized society for the garnering
Of heavenly fruits on earth.
NEW THINGS.
At the Lutheran church, also at the
morning service, the pastor, Rev. w. C.
Schaeffer, delivered q unique Snd in-
feresting discourse from John 8: :3.
The theme was New Things. The text
tells of the New Birth, whereby we
beget
j. A New Nature: (a} New creatures
in Christ Jesus, and partakers OF the
divine nature.
2. New Heart.
8. New Name, introducing US to
4. New Friends.
S. New Home. See Rev. 2l :1A.
The sermon was full of beautiful
spiritual thought, suggestive OF the
heaven on earth now and OF the fruitinp
TO come when there shall be no more
sea, nor sorrow, nor tears, Tor death In
the new and emparadised home where
God himself shall dwell with men for
lever.
THENE-A PLEA FOB GgNUINENEss.
At the Baptist church, Rev. Wm.
Hayne Leavell, of Mississippi, de-
livered q timely and thoughtful dis
course from Acts 5: 2. "And kept back
part Of the price,
Mr.. LeayelFs points were well taken
5 in hisanafysis Of the unethical schemes
which now largely obtain in CONNER
cial and trade transactions generally,
whereby men fail to deal justly one
with the other. The gambling tenden-
cies or the day and the desire to get an
article for less than ita worth and then
.exuit over ones so-called sharpness,
were SHOWN 70 oe TepEenensioie ana
oisnonest. me many ways Q, Keep
ing Dack part o1 the price, to-eay,Were
=Iorcioiy presented. MT. LeaYeA IIutn-
iu!4y Sslo, IN suostance, snat ~ ons
ton of life,s ennobling duties, he must
build his observatory upon the Sermon
on the Mount, Such sermons cannot
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fie duties ss home. Is developing true
greatness of character when that trust
is cheerfully assumed and faithfully
performed. Paul had been exalted to
the third heaven, and q thorn IN the
flesh Was given him that he might
glory in nothing save the Cross OF
Christ-that he might be kept in the
condition of humility which boasteth'
not of great things, but is ever lowly
and mindful of its sweet and loving
service in the cause of humanity. -
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