The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-06-06
Exchange Notes.
Topics of the Day Discussed,
American All Souls Dav.
New WORLDLY


Memorial Day is to the American peo.
pie what all Souls Day is to Catholics,
Both festivals spring from the same in.
born sentiment of respect for the dead.
but the difference in their observance ia
so great that the resemblance between
them is more apparent than real.
How to Gain Notoriety.
(Mid Continent)
sure way of gaining notoriety in a
Christian community is to criticise and
assail the Bible. Notoriety, we say-not
any increased respect or admiration or
sense of benefit conferred. But getting
attention. a wide mouthed stare a name
to be talked about for a while-yerilv
these persons have their reward. such
as it is.
Not Called Upon to Believe in the Devil
New York Observer)
IL ls true that man is nowhere in
the Bible called upon to believe in the
devil, but on the Lord Jesus Christ. in
order to salvation. 1t is conceivable that
man might go through life as sincere
follower of Christ who yet held persist
emily to the opinion that the personal
idea OF Satan is a myth. But only a
personalized Satan can answer some
great questions.
German Clergy and Politics.
Gospel Banner.)
Emperor William, in his usual blunt
way. has said that German clergymen
should attend to the souls of men and
not meddle with politics. This may or
may not imply that German politicians
have no souls. Probably German poll
ticiaps do not differ materially from
politicians Of any nationality. What
would not the American politicians give,
occasionally, for the autocratic power of
kaiser to close mems mouths?
Doctrines Questions of the Times.
(Mid-Continent.)
Ministers are sometimes at loss as to
the class of subjects on which to preach.
Let us suggest to those. not already in
the habit of so doing, that they give re.
newed attention to some of the questions
of doctrine. The new books of the day,
the novelists. the magazine articles, and
the liberal preachers are all doing SO.
These doctrines have become questions
of the times. The people are ready to
listen. We believe the experiment will
help to fill the pews.
The Memorial of Virtue.
(Christian Register)
The great army has never halted. The
souls of the dead are marching on. The
fruits of consecrated virtue, inspired
heroism, and absolute self sacrifice are
still enriching our lives and the life of
the nation. Out of the victories of war
have come victories of peace. Brotherly
strife has yielded to fraternal union. The
destinies of North and South are blended
again under the same flag. Memorial
Day is day to revive only those memo
ries which are holy and imperishable.
Good Gifts.
(Chrlstian Herald.)
To give gifts is pleasant way of en-
phasizing good will and affection. There
are gifts we can give to all, which will
cost but little in comparison to their
value. Here are some of them: To enc
mics, forgiveness; to opponents. toler-
ance; to friends, thoughtful attention; to
children, kind words and good example;
to the weak, looks and words of cheer,
and to the erring, the word Of ready SYM
pathy and the helping hand of mercy.
To distribute these little gifts will sur
round the giver with sunny atmosphere
of gratitude from every recipient
They Made Mistakes.
(CongregatiOnalist)
The hottest and wisest men have made
mistakes in attempting to interpret tie
character and will of God. Moses,
David, Elijah. Jeremiah, Peter-indeed.
all the apostles-made mistakes while
they were attempting to interpret to
men the mind of God. mistakes that
have been recorded in the Bible, and as
thus recorded affect the history of divine
revelation. Only one person in the Bible
claims to have made no mistakes. He
was in the bosom of the Father, and no
one. he said. knew the Father but him
self and those to whom he, the Son, de-
clared him.
The Manitoba Trouble.
(Journal & Messenger)
1t is said that there are not more than
1000 Catholics in Manitoba. including
the Indians; and that many of the Cath
olics are satisfied with the public school
system of the province, which gives
equal rights to all. The whole trouble
is stirred up by few priests, who are
determined that the numerous and
wealthy Professionals, and all the proper
ty of the province. shall contribute to
support schools for the teaching of Cath
olicism. The legislature has provided
public school system after the manner
of the United States, where secular ed
ucation is offered to all. The Catholics
wish their religious schools supported by
public money.
The Destiny of Russia
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