Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-05-31

zion, printed in these words, ''Come
/ for all things are now ready
Some years ago two hundred mer
were buried in the Hartley colliery OF
England. The Queen of England. from
her throne, telegraphed: rs there any
hope for the men?" After awhile the
answer came over the wires: mo hope
they are dead" Here is a whole race
woe. The question that thrills up to
the throne of God to-day is: rs there
any hope for the men2n Answering in
telligence comes back from the throne
of God, thrilling through the worlds
darkness, thrilling through the worlds
woe. Yes; hope for one. hope for all!
Whosoever will, let him come. And the
Spirit and the bride say, come. And
let him that is athirst come.
We have had conventions all over the
country discussing the subject. How
shall the great masses be brought TO
Christi" They have passed splendid
resolutions at the close of the meeting
"a long list of eight, ten, or fifteen
have been read, and then the presiding
officer has said ''All those in favor Of
the resolutions for the conversion OF
the world purifying the cities, and re-
deeming the masses, and making every
thing all right, say Ay." "Ay Ay.
say thousand voices. "All opposed
No" They ayes have it. There!
the world is converted All! we do
not seem to get along by such a pro
cess.
If this world is ever to be brought to
God, it viii not be by the handful OF
ministers we have in this country 1t
viii be by the great masses of Chris.
tian men and women discharging their
duty. If the private church member
ship Of this country would but put on
their armor and go forth. believe that
in fifteen years this whole land would
be redeemed for Christ. Would God
that all the people We're prophets. !
am never afraid to hear a man say that
he is going to preach. If he can not
preach, people will not go to hear him.
II ne can, he has a message from the
Almighty; and | would have him deliv-
er it. Look out how you interfere with
him.
Since we have been together as pas
tor and people how many have been
promoted TO the glories of Heaven. |
They died sweetly, calmly, % only
Christians can die. They have put down
the staff of their pilgrimage; they have
taken up the palm Of the victor. The
Lord Jesus has swung His arm through
this church good many times lie
has been up and down all these aisles.
He has taken the little children, the
lear little children. He came down
into the garden to gather the lilies
and the aged as well. One who sat
right there. so that when | used to
preach could almost put my hand on
his head, when | came back from my
summer vacation was gone. Oh. how
the glories of Heaven shone around
that old mans face as he sat there
sabbath after sabbath. Gone now.
Happy spirit Happy with all those
who have passed the flood.
One army Of the living Cod
To His command we bow;
Part Of the host have crossed the food,
And part are crossing now.
I thank You for all your kindness. foi
Nj your sympathy, for all your prayers,
or me as pastor 1t is "A sorrow TO me
hat am to be absent even for a few
months. | have worked to the fun ex
ent of physical mental and spiritual
endurance for this church.
Now we start out on our twenty
ixth year. How many of us will close
{ here, know not. But. living OF
lying, let US cling to Christ. Oh. that
II the people would love Him. wish
hat could take this audience this
morning and wreath it around the
.eart OF my Lord Jesus Christ. OH He
) such a dear Saviour. He is such
owing Jesus He is so preciousl lie is
II the world to me. He is Heaven to
ne. He washed away my sins. lie
omforted me in days of darkness an
rouble. He is mine. Oh blessed Jesus,
weetest sound | ever heard, or ever
xpect to hear, is Thy name.
My closing prayer this morning is
nat God will have mercy on the dying
opulation of our great cities, and that
ne whole earth will put on bridal ar.
" for the coming of her Lord. Ride y
n. King Jesus. Ride on Blessed
Z the Lord God of Israel, from ever. 50
sting to everlasting, and let the whole
nth be filed with His glory! Amen
i'd Amen!