Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-08
A NOVEL CONGREGATION.

Uniformed Omcers, Handsomely Cos
TUNED Ladies' and 1,40O Sturdy Work.
men Attend Divine Services in tho
Homestead Mill-The True Strength OF
the American Nation.
At Il o'clock yesterday morning, when
Rev. Ken. c. Hayes, chaplain of the Fiji
teenth Regiment, walked into the new beam
mill at Homestead, he was treated to
genuine surprise. Instead of q congrega-
tion of meager proportions he was con-
fronted by one which in more ways than
one was remarkable 1t consisted of more
than a score of military dignitaries in full
uniform, a dozen smartly dressed young
women and !, 400 workingmen Of all sorts
and conditions, from the skilled steel
worker Co the iaborer. The mill had been
filled with benches, and all Of them
were occupied. At the eastern end OF the
building was a small platform furnished with
a couple of chairs and II small table: On the
table lay Bible. and beside It a bunch OF
wild flowers, Directly in front OF their I'M I'M
provised pulpit sat General Wiley and the
members of his staff. To the left oil them was
an orchestra of II pieces. Back of the sol
diers and musicians were massed the civil
fans.
Mr. Hayes was evidently Impressed with
the novel conditions and by tho size and
makeup of his congregation. After the
usual hymn had been sung and prayer had
been offered, Chaplain Hayes delivered his
sermon.
II take my text" he said, from the first
verse of the thirteenth chapter o: Romans.
powers-for there is no power out OF God.
God
A Most Remarkable Congregation.
. 81 need not refer to the peculiar circum.
stances under which we are assembled this
morning. This is probably the most remark
able congregation in the civilized world, and
take it as an honor to be allowed to speak
to you."
worlds civilization and the different forms
OF government under which men have lived,
such as tribal, monarchical. theocratic and
republican, the speaker said:
"As we walk through the corridors OF
human history we see there was a prepara-
tion under the divine administration to
found on earth a government OF the people,
by the people and for the people. The Gov
ernment under which we live has a peculiar
mission mong the nations of the earth.
Here is to be fought the great battle FOR
human rights and human liberty. Our Gov
ernment and the privileges which we enjoy
under the bill of rights have been secured to
us at great sacrifice. This country was
consecrated to God in prayer by Christopher
pilgrim fathers. Our liberty, our rights and
our wealth have come to us through the
labors OF our ancestors.
Confronted by Trials and Dangers.
'They confronted here in the founding of
this Government the natural forestry, un-
cultivated soil and a new climate. They
were opposed by bloodthirsty and savage
race of people. They were hindered by q re-
ligious and political oppression. They over.
came and founded here a nation that shall
live for centuries. They did these not
through human strength alone, but by rec
ognizing The fathnrhood o. God and by wor-
suipinS Him as King of Nations as well rs
King of Saints. Growing out OF these great
thoughts, therefore. that every soul must be
subject to the powers that be, we learn the
functions of true citizenship. First. a true
citizen must be a patriotic citizen. We
have no room in this country for lawless-
ness, anarchy or communism in any
form. Second, true American citizen is q
self-sacrificing man, for individual rights
very largely merge into our civil rights
Commonwealth. 1t is our duty, therefore,
lawlessness in whatever form it present it
faith in Almighty God and a belief in His
say that our safety and the perpetuity OF
this country's vote is a Christian citizenship,
for back oflaw, back of constitution and back
of all forms of human government stands
the Lord God Almighty, whose hand rolled
is the power and harmony of this world"