The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1894-12-06
OUR CHAPEL SERVICE.

Protestant services were held in the chapel |
Sunday morning, Rev. j. H. Albert, chaplain,
conducting the services. The choir sang the
anthem, 1--WE Thank Thee Oh God" after which
the chaplain read as scripture lesson for the
day, Ephesians, VI.1O:1S; followed by the choir
singing hymn 261, and prayer by the chaplain.
The text for the day was taken from second
Timothy Nv Chapter; part of 18th verse. 81 haze
fought good fight" and was one of the most
fOrcible and eloquent sermons we have been
treated to in some time. The point made was
that life is struggle from the beginning to the
end of man; all victories whether over man, over
business cares, or over ourselves are acquired
only by severe struggles. So it is with the world
Nations have passed away, because In the great
cause of life they were forced under by others,
in their struggle for advancement; because they
could not adapt themselves to the great changes
ever taking place in the world, the weak were
crushed by the strong. The one who will not
fight must 90 to the wall. Either in nations, or
in business affairs success attends those only,
who struggle and force themselves to the front.
The chaplain then entered into clear and
comprehensive description OF the animal King
dom; tracing through the many scientific theories
as to the origin of man; showing that even ID
the lower order as we'll as the higher. it has ever
been the strong who were to the fore. SO it IS
with man constant struggle to overcome dlfl-
culties to become successful. Not OF brute
strength alone; the man who labOrs thinks he IS
the only hard worker, because his fellOWman
does not do manual labor also. this is a mistakes
| the business man, the successful hnancler WORKS
| harder in day than such one in a week. be-
cause his whole mental faculties are taxed; he
is struggling. not against his bodily strength
| alone, but combination of those forces that
enter into business life, perhaps the hatred, the
condemnation of his competitors. against trusts
| and kindred organizations and it is Il gigantic
| struggle to become successful
Referring to the text, the chaplain showed
that Paul was born fighter, genius. and a
| leader among men, HE was fighter for prin-
ciple, for righteousness. for Goodness" 1t was
beautiful picture of the great apostle. He then
gave definition of life; quoting freely from
Spencer, Webster, and others; saying that;
'science tells us that all the progress in the
world today, is the result of the struggle of life
The blade of grass the tree, the shrub, all are
struggling for life. so it is with all nature"
With man the battlefield lies in the heart, and
to gain a victory over it is not easy. Pride, am
bition, righteousness, the luSts of the flesh al
must be overcome in order to enjoy perfect life
Paul was proud, but he conquered his pride, hi!
ambition So can we all if we but enter thu
struggle with firm purpose. Men in the pas
have overcome obstacles almost inSurmOuntable
so can we if we but try. Every great cauS'
has had some obstacles to overcome. but it ha
been victorious. Just as truly as struggle win
in one field so truly does it win in other fields
Let us gain the mastery over ourselves-thereil
lies the struggle. therein the victory.