The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-26
SUNDAY SERVICES.
ISev. Mr.. Beauchamp i'm a Sermon OPP
poses Imperialism.


James church Sunday morning was OF
especial interest I'm that reference was
made TO the war between the United
states and Spain. ell spoke from tho
text. silver and gold have 1 none, but
such as ] have give l unto Thee" holding
IL 10 be the duty Of every man and wO-
man 10 give the best energies Of his or
her life for the uplifting of follow-crea-
lures. In a word the sermon was a plea
FOR tho brotherhood Of man. and served
as a prelude 20 the thanksgiving service
and dlsc0uso Of the afternoon The ex-
ercises consisted OF appropriate prayers
and the singing OF inspiring hymns.
RENDER THANKS.
Alr. Beauchamp prefaced his az
ternoon sermon by saying that
go earnestly did he believe in
rendering thanks TO God for His over
ruling providence, he deemed it fitting
to respond. even az this late day. 10 the
proclamation Of the President. He was
absent from the city on the Sunday APP
pointed by Mr.. Mckinley for this pur-
pose otherwise Il would have been held
earlier
Then. taking his text. "The Lord reign
eth. LEI the people rejoice" the preacher
spoke. IN part as follows: NO sensible
man viii. I think. dispute this expression
OF the Pslamst. for ON every hand we
have striking evidences OF Gods over
ruling providence. and no matter what
our surroundlngs-soc civil. political
che supremest source of comfort 20 every
heart should be that the Lord reigneth.
Empires have risen ana fallen. nations
have been born and obliterated from the
face OF tho earth. yet God reigneth, and
lla only IS the Lord
MUST SHED BLOOD.
After quoting neral sherman's decla-
ration that war is hell" and comment
Ing thereon. tho preacher said that in an
the history of the world nothing great
bad been accomplished without the she'd
ding OF blood. The sacrifice Of Christ was
necessary To- the redemption Of humanity.
and so on through the centuries the Will
of God had ben worked ont by means
other than peaceful. II might seem in-
consistent 90 those engaged in preaching
and teaching the doctrines of the lOwly
Nazarsne 90 look upon war with COM
placency. but the speaker dared assert
that war. in many instances. accomplish
ed certain ends for good that could not
have been brought 20 pass by any other
means
Mr Beauchamp commended I'm eloquent
terms tho motive given for the present
war with Spain. But said he. "tho
moment this country enters into q con-
fio, for spells and tho aggrandizsment Of
territory. 90 win invite the most scath'ng
censlre, inhiot upon ifs people a lasting
disgrace. and transform its character OF
Humanitarian into that OF a grasp'ng
giant"
\ NEW ERA.
"Tt IS true. however, that we are living
IN a new era. under new order ~ things
D. Ila nr
boasts the ability 10 muster more men
into service than any country on the
globe But this does not serve az a rea-
son FOR tho United States following in
the footsteps OF European Powers and
entering upon n system Of aggran1iae-
mont [ believe that God Is shaping the
mission and destiny Of this country for a
far nObler purpose. that the great duty
of our people win eveutuate in preserving
and giving out 90 others the purity Of the
gospel OF Christ. and guaranteeing - all
the right 10 worship God I'm spirit and in
truth. Spain. which has been the most
intOlerant of nations I'm this respect. has
been slowly but surely losing it's power,
until now there Is scarcely province
outside Of the mother country 10 can
call IFS own
soon" the preacher continued. those
colonies shut ina for SD many centuries by
Spain's intolerance and cruelty will Pee
omen 10 the influence % Tho Protestant
world. and then will come the opportunity
for the performance Of that duty Tor
which God seems 20 have destined our
nation-the Ciyilizing and Christianizing
of those people from whom the light OF
the Son OK God has been so Ions with
held"
THE EASTERN QUESTION.
And. eventually" proceeded Dir. Beau
champ. "the Eastern question will fn.
its solution IN the Providence OF God,
through tho influence the United states
shall exert for tho propagation and build
ing mp Of Gods Kingdom in all the
earth
Mr.. Beauchamp spoke feelingly OF those
engaged on opposing sides in the late war
between the states. now marching under
one flag. and as brothers I'm n common
cause. and prayed for the coming ~
that dav when the whole people OF TINS
countFv-North. South. East West-shall
be found marching under the banner OF
the Cross. going forth conQuering ana
20 conquer for that Lord who reigneth'
and shall continue 20 reign toreFeFnote'
God had peculiarly blessed our country
he said. IN war and IN peace, ana as
grateful people Il was our duty 20 make
every effort 10 open the gates OF Deulbht-
ed nations 10 the beauties Of His religion
and bring 10 pass the dawning OF me
dav when men shall recognize the Golden
Rule as the true basis Of successiu l
life and the brotherhood Of man ana the
common fatherhood OF God the only
principle upon which can rest sure ana
permanent peace.
The discourse was one OF Mr.. Beau
champs best. and was highly comph-
uented By many Of the congregation
PLAGUE DOWN SOUTH
In Broad-street church Sunday night
pev DR.. starr preached upon the topic,
Glow They Stamped out the Plague
nown South" Among other things he
said "If the social and moral evils which
i,fest this country were 10 be as vigor-
ourlv met and mastered as are certain
INFECTIOUS diseases along our coat, the
American republic would be suburb OF
Heaven in less than twelve months.
"tTow did they stamp out the plague
down South? First. the wardens Of the
ra,ion in the medical fraternity ascer-
t,ined the exact facts by gathering every
,tem Of information which had already
hoen set afioat by vigilant newspaper re-
norters There was no disposition TO sup
nresa tiding OF trouble-for IL was a
kindness to the people TO let the worst be