Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-03


done many unwise things. but the wonder
H. that they have not done more. The
present Industrial and economic conditions
are not necessarily permanent-they have
evolved out Of past conditions. and may
themselves pass away. But what Of thu
future? l have no confidence in schemes
that promise to correct all the ills Of
lie In n day. Gods mills grind very
slowly. and we must be content to do
our part. and let some one else toll In
our stead, willing that others should
reap the fruits OF our labOrs. Let our
workngmen be such men as shall be
ready for what God has to say. Let
them cultivate their minds by reading
ana study. laying aside the foolish idea
that a man who tolls with his hands
has no use for his brains. Let them
acquaint themselves thoroughly with
economic and political questions, that
they be not tossed about with every
wind Of doctrine. as they SO often are
Let them avoid those demoralizing in
fucnces that come from The saloon. from
unhappy homes, and from all other dam
aging things. Above all. let them re-
member that for them. as for Ezekiel.
the Spirit is needed If they would stand
on their feet. The true Christian H. the
trucst man. The workingman Of Naza-
roth IS the only hope Of the workingmen
Of America. and OF the world"
RELATION OF THE CHURCH.
Before the sermon Or. Young made
brief talk on the relation Of the Church
70 the political corruption OF the day.
lie said that Il is the business Of the
Church TO develop Christian character
ana life in those who are within its
fold. II must teach them to DO Christians
in home. in society. in civic life. Perhaps
those who manage the civic affairs are
in the flock. II must teach these TO govern
in the fear OF God. and must denounco
their sins. The Church calls men to
repent Of their sins and to come 10
Christi has q message to those outside
the Told. While II warns Of SIN IL dares
not leave out mems political sins Alas,
how many are kept away from Christ by
this very evil I'm their lives They know
iheY are not III for the fold Of Christ.
Besides. each man Is responsible for thG
evils around him unless he has done
what he can to correct them. Again.
jesus came to establish the Kingdom
Of Heaven, and we are TO carry forward
the work. You viii say this was TO be
no political organization. No: but its
great moral and spiritual truths were to
shape all life, until this world should
become Ike the world above-"the king
doms Of this world the Kingdoms OF our
Lord. and of His Christ"
Earnest Words to Young Men.
Rev. Asbury Christian preached a ser
fon 10 young men at his church Sunday
night. He took rs his text: "Reioice.
.. young man. in thy youth. and let thy
heart cheer thee in the days Of thy
youth. and walk In the ways Of thine
heart. ard in the sight Of thine eyes: but
know thou that for all these things God
will bring thee into judgment" Tcce-
siastics XII, 81 A portion of his sermon
is given below:
vanity Of vanties, all IS vanity"
This sweeping statement, Mr.. Christian
SAID, sounded Ike one made by n man
who had made a failure OF life. II was
hazardous 10 follow one who had made a
failure Of that I'm which he would lead.
There was truth here; from one point
of View all was vain and empty. Per-
version would render all things vain.
Money was vain when bread was needed
ami could not be purchased.
"What Is so vain as gold to suffering.
dying man. who needs medicine and
wants lfc?' asked the minister. 1.-The
preacher calls youth and manhood vain.
From what roint do you view It? IL
vanity. you make 1t SO by perverson.
God intends youth 10 be the golden period
of life. Rejoice, O. young man. In thy
youth, ana let thy heart cheer thee In
the days OF thy youth
TINE or JOY.
Youth is the time Of joy. You have
capabilities Of Joy you viii never have
again. Young manhood is the gala-day
of life; cares, burdens. and sorrows are
few. ana life is rich In joy
1T is the time Of activity: you are
planning and laying your foundation now.
you are fun Of life and very earnest in
your activity Youth Is the time OF ap-
probation. Many things that are very
sweet now, when age comes Will have
lost their SAVIOR How life is enlarged
by true appreciation Of the true, the
beautiful and the good, Youth is the
time Of hope Life Is before you. You.
as yet. know little Of the retrospect; dis
appointments and failures are miniiied
IN the light Of hope. Hope gives courage
and enthusiasm a hopeless life Is
weary, weary round. Now, God wants
YOU 10 bring all your gifts 10 perfection.
1t Is His will that you be happy: that you
rejoice lie wants you 10 walk in the
ways of thine heart and in the sight of
thine eyes; but he wants your heart pure,
and your eyes single. that your whole
body may be fun Of light. Jesus Christ
would not have you one whit less OF
man: He would not lessen your joy; lie
would have you rejoice. and have YOU
learn a deeper and iruer meaning OF life.
You have not natural appetite or pas
sion that is not designed for your good.
II is perversiOn that brings trouble; the
false appetite and the debased passion.
Jesus would gather the forces Of your
life within the restraint OF wisdom, that
He might give you true power. Ii is the
restraint OF the steam in the iron boiler
and the direction thus given IL that makes
It's true power.
NEED RIGHTEOUS JOY.
Rejoice. @. young man. in your
Youth: but let Il be righteous JOY. He
ioice not in iniquity. but rejoice In truth
II makes me sad to see young man
prostitute his gifts, waste his opportuni-
lies. and bring upon himself physical
ana moral ruin. Some young men DO
not live on as high a plane as hoS.
What does this wicked life bring you!
What do YOU gain by sin? | know thar
the evil that surrounds you is great. ana
that your temptations are strong; but let
The Spirit Of Christ perme2te your soul
and Won are able TO do all things through
Him. 1t is a great thing TO conquer OPP
uosinc forces: II IS a greater thing 10
conauer yourself.
".The noblest lesson taught by life
TO every great. heroic soul,
who seeks to conquer in the strife
Is self-control
\ NOBLE CHARACTER.
..your soul forecasts the retribution
,bot awaits YOU. For all these things
God will bring you into judgment. You
I'm nc iuaced according 10 your prlVi-