The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1897-12-21

TO convey to Mr.. Bishop the thanks of
the Trustees, the teachers and the
pupils for his second gift.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
H II. Parker. pastor of Kawaiahao
Church OF which Mrs. Bishop was
loved and honored member. Follow
ing this was the prayer of dedication,
by Rev. Dr.. Hyde, the whole assembly
rising and joining in this act of con-
secrarion.
Rev. n. H Parker's dedicatory ser
mon was worthy of the occasion, and
couched in that felicitous dietion, of
which too little is heard from one OF
his special ability in the use Of clear,
forcible, and rhythmical English.
The sermon by Rev. H. H. Parker
was upon the text from Matt. 7:24-2S.
Every one therefore, which heareth
these words Of mine and doeth them
shall be likened unto wise man which
built his house upon the rock. etc"
Mr.. Parker said in substance, that
these words we're the climax Of the
sermon on the mount. The sweet and
wholesome life could not exist with the
poisoned life. Here was cOntrasted the
religion OF q pure heart with the con-
duct that is superficial and temporary.
Jesus declared himself to be the worlds
great Master, and he laid down the
rule that religion is not a profession,
nor a creed but q life, that obeys the
Law. This teaching was new and
strange 10 the people, and they were
astonished. He came into the world to
reveal the law. and declare mans i'm
mortality, and the way of living that
would put all men beyond the vicissi-
tudes OF the world. Every one was a
builder Of his own future Every act
entered into the structure. When trial
came, il would be shown what its nat
ure was, whether upon a rock or upon
the sand. Man titled the soil and
planted seed. but he was powerless to
make il grow In the air, and lain
we're the mysterious substances which
made il sprout and grow and yield
fruit This was the work of God in
the plant II was so also in the human
heart They are wise who build on
Z III ANAhH 1ELG4cE Gil AL4ASo G1E u Gil
STORY. Our desires are not satisfied.
Nature gives US nothing that is per-
manent. The beautiful fades away
Al is only a passing glory. So also in
I art The hand Of Time destroys the
| finest work OF the sculptor. The oldest
/ civilizations are dark and stained with
1 cruelty. Modern civilization is under
+ the light which came into the world
with Christ Greece worked beauty
/ into the splendid Parian marble. but
/ left out the law OF God, and OF love.
The Romans created fine supersruc-
lures. but they did not proclaim liber-
" and virtue The grandest monu-
ment Of time, is Christianity. It is
unique and matchless- The process of
the ages adds to its greatness. 1t gives
hope, and the way TO a clearer and
higher life. Without it, we should be
Ike the animals The Hawaiians need
this Christian life. 10 save their cwn
land and their civilization. The young
men and maidens Of the Kamehameha
1 Schools should now have the deepest
/ conviction OF The obligations resting
on them and all, TO the earlier and
worthier hands that have prepared the
way for great achievements. The duty
is upon all TO preserve the civilization
!; planted here, and transmit it to those
who are coming. We all have a trust
10 discharge. Skill without industry
IS worthless. People without mora
character have no standing. The youth
: who get their part in life in thest
schools should ever remember the deb
! of gratitude they owe to the nobl,
woman who founded them. On this an
niversary Of her birth, we do not homo
! her, so much as We glorify God WHIT
: gave TO her the heart and the purposi
TO do the work for the living and thos,
; yet TO come. Does she not join today
/ as an unseen worshipper? There il
! need for men and women as workers
There should be no delay. Let us SCI
! that no son or daughter of Hawai-
drifts back into the darkness, which W,
{ have quilted.
! This brief synopsis of the admirable
and effective sermon gives an idea o
: the strength Of the telling and appro
: pirate address Of one who has done 81
much for the church in Hawaii and TO
! Hawaiians-
! The custom Of decorating the grav,
! Of Bernice Pauahi Bishop was carries