The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-07-11

the SDir1t OF tne udN. duultuCtS
attended. The decorations were beau
tiful, consisting of the national colors,
cut flowers of red and white, palms and
ferns. In the morning the hymns were
all patriotic and several anthems were
rendered by the choir in charge of Mrs.
II. q. Beddoe.
The pastor preached from the text
found in the words written in the
ninety-fourth psalm. verse 20: Shall
the throne Of iniquity have fellowship
with thee, which frameth mischief by
law" The speaker first spoke of
causes OF the war, and outlined the
opportunities lost to Spain. Power and
wealth were her aim to the exclusion
of right eousness. The law of God was
now being enforced. Harmony must
exist and indeed God does Remember
the Maine" 1t was well that a God
fearing nation should return thanks to
the Providence which protected and
gave power to our arms.
In the evening hymns were sung and
the choir rendered several selections.
Short but timely addresses were given
| by DR.. Il. G. Beddoe, DIR. T. NJ. Sender
| ling. r. G. Morgan, c. ii. Corliss and
G. p. Ashleman.
The intent of the presidents procla-
nation was observed at yesterday
mornings service at the Washburn
| Street Presbyterian church. Floral
and flag decorations beautified the al
tar and pulpit. Patriotic hymns were
sung and the choir rendered several
selections.
MIR. MoFFATT'S SERMON.
The subject of Rev. j. p. Moffatt's
sermon was Thanksgiving and he
| preached from the text as recorded
in Revelations xi: Ia" We give Thee
thanks, o Lord God Almighty, which
art, and vast. and art to come: be-
cause Thou hast taken to Thee Thy
great power. and hast reigned."
His words were fraught with pro-
phecy, the sermon in its entirety be-
ing a mastery effort. indicating care
full preparation and deep thought. He
reviewed the past history of this ma
ton. From a chrysalis it was now
changing. outward growth must come
the inward having been fully accom-
plished. A great destiny was beins
entered upon. Much as Great Britain
became powerful, so were we. Goo
was with us. Education and Chris.
tianity was telling and the Anglo.
Saxon would rule. We were in a sec.
ond revolution and greater results
would accrue than from our first revo
luton. The God of battles directed oul
course and there was only one end
ing.
Rev. A. L. Ramcr, Phi. D., pastor
of st. Marks Lutheran church
pre- ached an able sermon at yesterday
mornings service upon the subjec
Launch Out Into the Deep" in ac
CordanCe with the request of the pres
ident. The words are found recorded
in the gospel of ST. Luke v: 4. II,
drew timely comparisons and indcat
ed that as Christ's religion wen
abroad so nations became enlightene,
and wars were waged for humanity
sake and not for gain or conquest
The victories which have fallen to ou
arms were due to Divine direction
and to God was due the praise of
grateful nation.
Rev. j. B. Sweet, pastor of the Simp
son Methodist church, preached a ser
mon at the morning service upon INA
tional Thanksgiving" in which h
touched upon the spirit of the procla
nation. Rev. David Jones, of the Firs
!. Welsh Congregational; Rev. d. 7
Jones, of the Tabernacle Congrega
tional: Rev. l.. Il. Foster, NJ A.. G
the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian
Rev. James Benninger, of the Hamp
ton Street Methodist; Rev. Jaco
Schoettle, Of the Chestnut Street Ger
; man Presbyterian, and Rev. f. j. Nc
Henry. rector at st. Davd's Episcc
pal: all referred to the proclamatio
, in their sermons at one or both SCI
vices yesterday and in the prayer
: Patriotic hymns We're also the orde
at the above churches,