The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-12-26

development, of human ~ocIe.y, And it seems to ma that oc this day. the greatest birthday in the year, our thoughts can be tuned to no grander part of Christs mission to earth than this, that He came to save uS from our sins, One word more and have ilu- iehcd, We are standing to-day around the mauger-cradle of the Prince oC Peace, Our presence there means nothing if 1t means not this that we re- joice in a Master who teaches the great lessons of forbearauce, and love, and justice. Tho more we can imbibc of His spirit, the more shall We realize our duty as Christian citizens. And that in the kind of citizen which this | land and every other land needs. CriS- 1 ce artse in the history of every people, and then comes the time when sound judgment coupled with a Christian spir- il is demanded not only of those in au- thorlty, but of every one. It would ha a sad thing if the differences between two great Christian nations could not ] be adjusted in the closing years of this grand century without the horrors of war. They can be, and probably will be. But still We all want to remember l that the mask of true citizenship is not | the braggadocio spirit, but rather the Jealous regard for truth and justice for ! peace and property, which makes the 1 individual and nation strong under all ] circumstances. My brethren in this crisis now confronting us let us pray l that the spirit of the Prince of Peace, l whose advent to this world We cele- l brata to-day, vii! in the end prevail, and that His Gospel teaching the great l law of brotherly love will be more firmly established in our hearts, and 1 lived up to in our lives
 SERVICES AT ST JOHNS CHURCH,
 At St. Johns Episcopal church yes ttrday the rector, Rev. Stuart l.. Means, preached an appropriate sermon to a good-sized congregation. The music of | the service was practically good and was pronounced the best heard in tne church in a iong time. The program of 1 the service was as follows;
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 ..... ...... ... .,,.........S Schneider ! \enlt@... .., ... ......... Schneider l Gloria Patri, No. 1........... Schneider l Gloria Patri No. 2..............N Noerich 1 Gloria in EXcehsis in D.. ...,... Buck l Te Deum..., .,.. ... ...,......Ba Baumback Juhilate in C...................... Buck LiJany hymn, No. S9, Fuckers Hymnal | hNrle. e............. Q. Tours ] Hymn, No. 51...... ...Tucker's Hymnal i Gloria TIbi....... ...., ,,....... Garrett ! Hymn, No, 51... Fuckers Hymnal Ottertory... ........... ....Old Hundred tucharhstic hymn. No. Warren Gloria in EXceisis..... .......OId Chant Nunc Dimittis, No. 326..............
 ... ...... .............C Church Hymnal
 The choir is a quartet and chorus choir The organist. Mr. Jones, presid- ed a the organ and Mr. Lines was in l his accustomed place as choir director | The solo singing of Miss Kltie HOfer is of unusual excellence. Her sweet voice was heard to fine advantage yes terday. Her voice is also one of con siderable power, easily and without f. fort filling the church with it's melody.
 AT TRINITY CHURCH.
 An admirable and very eloquent | Christmas discourse was preached at l Trinity church yesterday forenoon by the Rev Dr, Douglass and greatly fn- l terested and delighted his congregation. The Christmas music was. s usual of special excellence. The church was very handsomely decorated for Christ 1 mas
 AT ST. PAUL'S.
 The Rev Mr. Lines preached a Christ mas sermon at St. Paurs yestcrdav forenoon of rare power and it was lis tened to with deep attention bv the congregation The Christmas program of music, Professor Fowler director was admirably rendered The church was beautifully trimmed with festoons or eVergreens, and in each gallery was a Christmas tree, and hung from the corona over the chancel was a wroath with white moss star and under that a red moss crown.
 THE HORSE UORLD.
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