The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-11-29
Anaconda Neos.

vast and varied productions OF SOIL eno
sea, forest and mine, unique scenery
waving forests, nower-beoeckei prIl-
ries. rolling rivers. rushing catarscts,
stupendous waterfalls, lakes varying
from enlarged ponds to inland sels,
snow-capped mountains, kissed by the
passing clouds, silent monitors, point
Ing heavenward in their grandeur, en-
blematic of purity, and carrying our
minds to the Book OF Revelations;
These are they who have washed their
robes and made them white in the
blood of the Lamb"
He who falls in this highly favored
land to become a man in the true SENSE
of the term, or q Christian with all
this name implies, need seek no other
home or sphere of activity. employment
or usefulness.
In this dellghksome land we enjoy the
ordinances of the gospel, but do nor
have that full and appreciative attend
ance on the faithful administration OF
them that we should have. There Is
room for a more earnest effort to sup
ply the land with these gospel ordlnan-
ces. Then gratifying results would De
obtained by the conversion OF sim
ners and the edification OF behevers.
for 1.-THE gospel is Gods power unto sal.
walton to every one that believeon.
(Romans 1:16)
While we are thus highly favored
and delightsome, let us resolve, GOD
helping us, to embrace the present OPP
portuntty of doing good and helping
humanity to raise to a higher plane.
plane of Christian knowledge and fell
lowship. Israels great sin was the
neglect of the worship and service OF
jehovah hence the frequent admoni-
tions and threatenfngs, warnings and
promises addressed to them. Surely.
righteousness exalteth a nation; but
sin is al reproach to any people" Prov.
14:34.)
We read of the joyful scene in Pal
estine when all the people made prep
aration to keep holiday before the
Lord in Jerusalem.
In q measure, we resemble those peo-
pie to-day. Our delight in this our
land, and with a supreme desire to
thank God for blessings received. we
assemble from town and village, sheep
cote and vineyard, hillside and valley,
before God in Zion.
While there Is much to gladden. our
hearts In this delightsome land, there
Is much that Is not deffghtsome. For
many the Lords day dawns in vain;
the Shrek of the steam whistle; the
rush OF the locomotives; the hustle OF
business; the open saloon; the popular
places of amusement; the many others
not mentioned destroy the idea Of
quiet Lords day. Vast multitudes
never VISIT a church, but throng the
avenues. parks and squares and spend
the hours of the Lords day in indo-
lence, dissipation or vice. May the
good Lord help us, In a measure at
least, during the year to come to make
inroads upon these things. May we
present the gospel in all its fullness.
that in all things we may be delight
some land
The present age is distinguished by
manifold advantages. chief among
which are physical comforts, dwellings
| commodious, modes of conveyance rap
IA and easy, enjoying the marvels OF
electricity, education a birthrght of
every child in this land. high religious
advantages, living in the best dispen-
sation of God, a free bible, a free gos-
pei, the Lords day, Christian fellow
ship, literature instructive and edify-
ing, our nation, state and city delight
some, climate genial and healthy, pro-
ducts varied and abundant, soil rich
and fertile.
The past year has been crowned
with goodness and rich in blessings.
Abundant harvest; no general blight;
free from invasion from without and
no serious trouble within: only echoes
Of past hard times are heard; trade
and commerce are reviving; work Is
no serious outbreak has occurred be-
tween capital and labor. AS a people
we should be very grateful. All our
institutions, political and social, liter
airy and scientific, benevolent and re-
hgious. have been sustained and en-
larged general air of thrift and
growth, hopefulness and joyousness is
everywhere observable.
In view OF all have said let me ask,
are we. as a people, delightsome in
His eyes? Whatever others may say
of US. or whatever we may think. will
He from whom all blessings flow APP
prove of the use we have made and
are making OF these things? 1t is a
fearful thing to fan into the hands OF
the living God. Can we say this night
God Is our God forever; He is our God
and we will praise Him; He is all our
salvation and desire?
BE just and fear not;
Let all the ends thu aim'st at be thy
country's,
Thy Gods and truths; then II thou
fallest. o Cromwell,
Thu fallest a blessed martyr"
Shakespeare
MY dear, my native soil
For whom my warmest wish to Heaven
is sent:
Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toll
Be blessed with health and peace and
sweet content"
Burns.
Land OF my siresl what mortal hand
Can e'er unite the fillal band
That knSts me to thy rugged strand?"
Scott.
At. st. Psurs.
Three weddings were solemnized In
two short hours yesterday morning by
Rev. Father Allaeys. at St. Paul.
church At o'clock Joseph Roy anC
Miss Anna Burke were married. Tn,
witnesses were Peter Burke and Mrs
: M. Moran. brother and sister of tn,
: bride. The groom is employed at tn,
: smelters and is popular with his asso
!. ciates. Miss Burke Is also highly es
teemed by all who know her and tn
young people received hearty congrat
: ulations. For the present they will
!. | ma ka their hnrnn NTH AZ nnS A..