The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-04-18
Easter Services At The
Prison.

The morning services in the chapel were con-
Quoted by Rev. FIR. CorcOran who preached an
earnest and eloquent sermon on the Resurrection
of Christ. After an anthem by the choir Mars.
Gsh and Mrs. COnkn sang as duet "Fadlng
still Fading' the choir joining in the chorus, when
the Lords prayer was repeated by the cOngre-
cation. The chaplain chose as the lesson for
the day, Easter Sunday, list Paul to the CORN
thians, " rs. and Gospel st. Mark XVI II.
Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, 1Ohich lUGS c1uclfed,
he is risen: he is not here; behold etc. But few
days ago and the church in deepestmOurningc COM
the anniversary of the death OF ner
founder and saviour. When Christ died on the
Cross to save mankind. the deepest sorrow was
when all who reflected, felt
that in some manner their transgresslons
we're the cause of that death. Today that sOr-
row is all past it is day of joy. for Christ has
risen from the tomb. When we recall this ami
versary, it should be with JOY. we read IN the
gospel of Christ his life, his teachings; how he
travelled throughout all Judea preaching mercyto
men, forgivness for SIM and strengthening them
to persevere and do good. We see him selzed
by his enemies and cruelty condemned TO ole on
the Cross. This teacher who had promised to
show us way out of the darkness OF SIN; tnlS
teacher who showed us to peace and quiet;
showed us passage to the grave. With Chrlst's
death all was not over. On the third day, Win
his almighty power. he gave us pledge that MS
teachings were true. Christ died to save us
from sin. 1t depends on ourselves. on our Tree
will, whether we accept his promises or not.
We can refuse to follow or practice MS teach-
ings. If we refuse. Easter can have no Joys
for us. There are times in the life OF man when
a great sorrow comes over him; when he greves
for some loved one departed; when he IS bowed
down with suffering and aff1ictlOn. lie cannot COLI
ceive how others laugh and enjoy themselves,
when he is alone with his sorrow. SO on TINS DAY
must he, who is covered with sin and unbellef'
be alone; he can have no joy in Easter. He knows
that each hour brings him nearer to ms COO;
that at any moment he may die in sin ana De
called before his maker. How can he be happy
knowing that he has done nothing to assure nm
of the joys of that glorious resurrection. Inc
resurrection of the Saviour is pledge or our
own resurrection. A few expect this we must
rise from sim from the death of sin to the lie OF
Gods friendship. 1t is not enough to repent once
and then return to the old habits. Many man
has formed good resolutions, but did not remain
| true; he fell back into old habits and had TO re-
new the battle of life. We may at the time OF
| forming these good resolutions mean we'll, Du'
we are weak and without the Saviour's help We
are lost 1t is sad thing to look over the battle
field and see the soldiers who went forth to bat
tie in the morning lying dead and cold. Ho"
many we see start forth in the battle of lfe pure
good, and true to God and themselves; alive tt
all of Christ's teachings, but in short time art
dead to every noble impulse dead and lost il
the vortex Of sin. 1t is to such as these tina
Chrsts resurrection stands out as beacon
light to guide them out of the darkness OF Sill
and misery into the light of Gods friendship. lie
us, therefore, look forth with JOY to the coming
of this day, the anniversary of Christ's glorious
resurrection and be able to shout with the pa
trarchs of old, "IknOw that my redeemer liveth.
Services closed by the congregation singing. :"
know that my redeemer lives"