The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-07-01


of a religion not national, but universal-a
J Jerry incarnation of the great doctrine of the
brotherhood of man He discovered to the
factoniStS at Corinth the fundamental
principles by which all theories TO he
tested, all questions answered, all problems
solved, all chaos resolved into perfect har-
mony. He asserts his high manhood and
broad brotherhood by refusing to be an
object of craftsmanship and scorns at the
bare suggestion of his becoming the center
ana leader Of faction. lie finds in the
person of Christ Jesus, whom all accepted.
the common bond-reconciled to Him they
must be at peace; union with nam necessi-
tates communion among themselves So mo
would bury their differences by exhorting
them to "a common fellowship IN the Lord
Jesus Chrlst-unto which he said they we've
Il. Let us consider this high privilege
unto which the apostle says we are called
'(a) 1t Is more than reconciliation though
that Is n great blessing. III is more than
peace between enem.es-more than estrange-
ments removed-more than differences set
tied. But who can estimate a peace 80
blessed, and restored harmony so great? TO
effect this reconciliation the Son of God
became the Son of Man, and with His own
life made atOnement for sin"
The speaker here enlarged upon the doc
trine OF reconciliation, and concluded with
this illustration:
That was notable day in the history of
our country when distinguished states
man, who had been trusted
voice had done much to preelpitate
conflict and encourage armies TO battle for
his convictions, arose IL his place i'll our
national senate. ana proposed measure
looking to the perfect restoration of our ma
tionaI brotherhood. Lifting himself up to
the fun majestic height of grand states
manship, his broad patriotism towering
splendidly above mere craftsmanship, ana
with n magnanimity- that belongs only to
true heroism, he moved that the names o.
the battles in our late civil war should be
stricken from our army registers and reei-
mental cOlorS. He wanted so to efface the
Official records that brothers ever went 10
"a
to rally under in future would curtain no
suggestion of a stain of blood. What ma
jestic figure was Charles Sumner that day!
And what Il maSnanimOuS purpose animat-
ed the great patriot! How happy We all
are to recall that incident, under the shad-
OW of these historic heights that have felt
the storm of war, and IN presence of this
vast gathering from Canada on the north
and from all sections Of our reunited .cCUn-
try. But this is q mere suggestion Of the
more perfect reconciliation between our God
and the Tebcllious sinner. Not only is'eVery
record of his every Offense effacCd, but IS
obliterated with the blood of the reeoncii-
"b)) More than discipleship, though that
is a great privilege. More than sitting at
the feet of q matchless teacher; more than
learning wisdom from the all-wise and i'll
failible; more than daily inducton into
the higher ministries and mysteries Of the
divine life. And when we consider our inn
PROJECTIONS and limitations, our inability TO
forecast the possibilities Of a single hour,
one realizes the constant and sore need OF
n friend and a guide. 81. Paul counted it
the great privilege of his life that he was
brought up at the feet of (taWGlicd. And no
doubt many OF his splendid apostolic
achievements and certainly many Of She
convincing arguments OF the masterfII
logiCian, set on fire Of the Holy Spirit, are
largely traCeabie to the noble character and
teachings of the learned Jewish doctor
(Othcr Illustrations We're given, concluding
with tribute 10 Christ as the Great Teach
er)
go More than companionship. though
that is a great honor. 10 have associa-
and
privileges. And If this association ripe1s
into intimate, confidential cowpanionshp.
the honor IS Increased i'm proportion to the
greatness ana dignity OF your friend. IN
deed. men have gone down 10 history, not
for their own achievements. but because
they have been the trusted companions and
friends Of those who have wrought noble
deeds. Next 10 working q miracle yourself
is friendship with the one VINO does"
Here followed Q number Of Illustrations
from sacred and 1rofane history.
so This fellowship. is nothing less than
= is real participation in all that our
Lord is and does
The speaker here defined this partner
ship and entered into q discussion as to
how tho soul Of man attains u-.to Il.
Terms Of T'Iis i'artrcrahEU.
"ja) OF unlimited liability IN modern
commerce it has become quite common to
organize companies of limited liability"
In such chartered institutions one's IaIfiIf,.
IS limited BY his investment. But not 80
IN TINS partnership with the Lord Jesus
Christ AZ is Of unlimited liability. Each
~ tl'S III All tlltC possesses ana stakes MIS-
entire estate and eternal destiny upon the
outcome. If ths fira bankrupts man is
forever ruined and the kingdom ol God
VIII 80 to pieces Our Lord brings in His
His infinite sympathy-His sacruce for sin
His victory over death-His omnip3teHce
and the eXhaUstless resources Of Ills Wis
dom and love. He brings the cattle upon
thousand hills, the fowl of every wing.
the fruits of every cline. the products Of
every soil and every thing that goes
through the paths Of the sea. And what do
We bring? What have we TO offer as 4
condition for admission into such 4. part
nership? We haven't much. but we. have
just that which our LORD needs. We bring
our faith i'm Him. our love for Him. our
mighty energies, our brotherly sympathiesr
and all our powers Of mind, soul and body.
our capital Is service
90 it is a partnership Of unlimited La
bilfty. In most commercial corporations
payments are made according to interest
invested. not according to needs. In this
how different. Ask and We shall receive -
This was discussed at some length.
3. What is involved In this partnership?
Under this general head the speaker
discussed these points: Common cause and
interest with Christ; union Of purpose and
effort; fellowship Of His sudcriuss, fell
loHship with each other
Under this last head ne thus referred to
the breadth Of Christian fellowship:
1T oversteps the narrow bounds Of land
and sea, and oyerleaps the lines. of race
and sect, and party and nation. 1t 'meree5
the clan into the country the race into
the oneness of the worlds blessed brother
hood, and the sec, into the universal
kingdom of our Lord and His Christ L
am glad to believe that a DISTINGUISHING
and happy fea tHre of the Christian life OF
oul. tinleIa sign alike Of rejuVenescenct ana
ripeniug-is the reawakiug OF the instinct
%, oneness amongst the churches Of CHRIST,
and the articulate craving for, ana the
earnest feeling after some feasible mani
festatiou OF that oneness in The face OF an
warning world And Nstt
could be more beautiful than for the
Younger members Of the several bf2nches
Of our great Methodist family, whose faces
arc To the future who love prophecy rather
tban history. who have no bitter memories
10 cherish and no revenges TO nourish, 70 /
iofn together in league offensive ana /
defensive for the greater glory OF the son
or Cod The Wesleys, IL has been sara I
ss.era the laureates of a sound ana lalth- /
Ri catbolicity.' AS their spiritual children |
LOT ms take uD their growing NUMBERS stu9
swell the song of a genuine fraternity anu
= r,arrect christian unity. look TO lIe |
I,o',eful e,chuberant young Hle IN VdI /
sr,dat Israel to give the concert pltch tl5'Sl
In make the orchestral music or Il WoTIu- |
Ill federated Mcthodism.'
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