The herald., 1897-11-08
Jerusalem AS a Type OF
the Church
GOD AND MAN co.oPERANT
sILENCEs MORE IMPRESSIVE
THAN WORDS
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Saved-Prof. Hardy Occupies
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ReV. "A. y. SI1lltIltT pItdthSu ycotCi
day morning upon Jerusalem as
Type Of the Church" Said the speaker
There is no city on the earth with
such sacred associations as Jerusalem
and so f1tly a symbol of the Church OF
Jesus Christ on earth For beauty OF
location, for elegance of structure, fol
attractiveness to the Jews it was equal
ed by no city. The Church of Jesus
Christ, in the beauty of character of its
author, in the beauty and attractive
ness of it's worship, and the character
of it's adherents is a fit antitype of the
ancient city.
In it's foundation and strength, the
city is again a symbol of the Church of
Jesus Christ, which is founded upon the
pillars of truth, imbedded in the divine
love- and possesses a strength and per-
manence that bids defiance to the shift
ing scenes of earth and time.
mo city so challenged the affection
and devotion of inhabitants as did Je-
rusalem. Wherever the Jews went
they longed for the courts Of Jerusalem,
sighed for the city of the Great King,
and loved it with an ardor that knew
no bound. The Church of Jesus Christ
ceived by the love of God and made pos
sible by the love of Christ. Its mil
lions of adherents in all countries and
ages have lavished upon it great wealth
of affection and gifts.
"Out from Jerusalem went the strong
est and best influences of ancient times.
1t produced all the shaping and mould
ing forces that constructed the Jewish
nation. Comparable to the church In
generating the influences that uplift
and ennoble the race there is no other
institution. All the perpleXing prob
lens of modern society must be solved
by wisdom emanating from the teach
ing of the matchless Son of God.
Then Jerusalem has had a varied
history Of suffering, of persecution and
trial. Its history is written in it's own
blood. 1t still stands and defies
the ravages of enemies and time.
Tie church has gone through
vicissitudes and Affections innum-
cradle. The fact that it exists at
all upon the earth is proof unquestion-
able Of it's divine origin and mission. No
other institution could long have sur
vived such untold Affections
"It is the hope and expectation of
many earnest Christians that Jerusa-
lem is destined to soon recover from its
long bondage to Islam, and is to put on
it's garments preparatory to receiving
the Heavenly King, who will in person
reign in it and through it over all the
nations of the earth. Whether this be
true or not, the church is destined to
grow in power till all kindreds be sub
ject to it, and the New Jerusalem, with
all the glories of it's divine Maker, is TO
come down from the skies and man will
dwell in endless bliss in the realms of
endless day."
At the evening service Mr.. Smither
continued his series of lectures on THE
Worlds Debt to the Churches" giving
the one last night upon the World S
Debt to ongregationalism. After re-
citing the historical account of the
origin and growth of this great re-
ligious denomination, he set forth its
special contribution to our civilization.
America" said the speaker, sis largely
indebted to the Congregational church
of this country for it's independence of
citizenship, and for its popular self gov
ernment, which is fashioned after the
Congregational idea. They have been
great contributors to our educational at
tainments along all lines.
"They founded Americas first college
and public schools, and have ever aided
in educating the ignorant. Much OF
the integrity and uprightness of the
Puritans has been transmitted to
American civilization through the Con-
gregationalists.