New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-20

properly speaking Sin Goes not to reason so much
but to hatte the heat with promises OF delight FOR 1t
affections, and with bountifu oilers for sensual appetite
discerning mind will the sophistry in all this plead
ing, however Marx, Instance, how and tn
false comminslc1 in it. God did make EMO,
ourselves never meant this world 10 be pcnitentary
having endowed with affections and tastes for the in
diligence OF which He has made ample provision in Hi
providence toward But then, lie has made
capable of discriminating between the innocent and TIL
huiuul, between the pure and the vicious In our in
dulgcnces calling upon deay ourselves Of everything
that would dehle burden the conscience For that
need the in piIaton and help OF religion.
But there Is yet another in which the decciiul
work Of sin done and that is by indel suggestions
the mind by trying prevail upon the unway doubt
or deny :hc Truth Of Christianity. "see." the
tempter 'hOw difficulties there in and about
this religion Who shall tell you indeed, pre-
csely what religion Isl Mark how differ and wrangle
about it, though protesting 10 know about IT,
How fierce the fight at times between the thcoogans
The Bible itself is uncertain would consruc its
teachings differently. You may safely therefore
till Christians themselves egrecd what religion
to what the Bible teaches, before becoming
Der churches foregoing the pleasures
to which l invite you.'
Specimens these Of nsinuations designed to lure men
from the paths OF Christian faith and virtue hinde
their entering them. And many there who give
70 Them Allegations OF the I've instance
put FORTH indeed, not by dissolue british men,
excuse for their dissouenes. but by morally decent up
right who believe that religion had
handled with difficulties. the Bible really
what it processes be. The Bible o bc a
book OF vey doubtful import judged by the
il has provoked for which 1t has furnished occasion
The doctrines Of religion cannot be Divine might be
tempted 10 think. seeing how many contradictions arc
charged against them; while Criticism has undoubtedly
shaken old orthodox notions out Of all ruspect
Hence. the prevalence of unbelief to-day.
Yet can OF penetration perceive how sophistl-
cal all this talk about the difficulties Bible
There are difficulties in bringing Ill find in it within
the limits of the rational understanding. The wonder
had been. the prodisous wonder. If everything in a
Divine Revelation had been plain very limited ill.,
oiliecnce. Eut l venture 10 ani!m knowing whereof
l speak, that there is nothing absolutely nothing, III
the sccpca Allegations Of time that nvaidaies faith
in the religion of Lord Jesus Take my word
for that having leisure and accomplishments adc-
quate into the question for yourselves thoroughly
and the outcon" VIII confirm my But there :
a shorter way tess the truth eligon-a way avaa-
bic to all OF Bring IL 10 the test Of experience and
1t Will prove itself Divine. BE humble, prayerful
pure. and the consultations of Gods spirit shall dwell in
you richly and goodness ana
virtue and yours shall BE- the testimony OF good
science, with hope OF the life beyond death. Hut listen
the nsnuations Of sin and your mind will lose IL,
moral and the heart it, sweet serenity nothing but
blackncss OF rkness' remaining for you when the
delusions Of sin shall be done with
Enough. But let speak words Of warning before
close. especially 10 the young who may hear me- Is
beyond all price then. l beSeech YOU ingenious,
tender feelings. The world. OF which you know some
thing already will exercise hardening Influence over
you You will encounter men who Will tell you 10 do
rs the many do. Some will Of your
ligion. joyous lie for the present they
Will say you God hereafter" Yes. you
may His open the OF the pnitcnt
But there's fearful os>biy that, II you lose your
present sen>itivencss growing harder
older yOu may feel desire cry for pardon when age
you. For all OF u.s. this is the lrai word ITO
day. If We will hear his voice harden not your hearts:
nor he hardened II you can possibly help