The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-16
SERMONS YESTERDAY.
DR.. Pruden breaches to One Thousand
Soldiers.

day morning to more IMAM ono tuou9"i''
sodicrs-officers and privates. This was
the first time the majority of the boys
had heard their gifted chaplain, and his
discourse TO them was deeply impress
sive and interesting.
His text was the fifth verse OF the
10th Psalm
In the name of our God will we set
up our banner.
He treated the subject from a ma
terial as well as a spiritual standpoint
and early in his discourse brought out
the idea that the religion of the Bible
had always been in continual warfare
with the powers of the world and the
prince of darkness. and that this war
fare would be continued until Satan was
subdued. Abiding to the banner. he inn
pressed the soldiers with the fact that
they were going hence to fight under
banner that had a twOfold meaning.
The stars and stripes, which represented
liberty and Justice and the banner OF
the cross which stood for righteousness
and Judgment. He showed that these
banners must he set uD not in our own
name. but in the name of our God.
We go to war not for conquest of ter
ritory or for pecuniary considerations,
nor should we have. nor do we have
amy special hatred for the enemy He
recalled. however, the history of Spain
and showed that from the time of the
Spanish inquisition until the present the
history of Spain has been a history of
boodshcd, treachcry and oppression.
Their cup of iniQuity they have filled to
Overlooking, land God Almighty" said
the speaker, els using this country as an
instrument in his hands to punish their
wickedness and relieve the oppressed
people,
Dr. Pruden then gave three reasons
why we should feel the resolution of
the text
First the righteousness of the cause.
God has the right to rule and when a
people has fallen so low as Spain has
fallen il is His Drerogative to stop it,
The second reason given was because
it is associated with the purest feelings
of philanthrophy. A nation of oppressed
people are appealing to us for the liberty
that we enjoy.
The third reason was because of our
own professions and affections for Christ
and immortal souls. We are to free them
from tyrany and give them the liberty
to know and serve our God. The preach
er closed with touching expectation to
the men that they should remember that
they were fighting under these twofold
banners. Pure motives must guide them
and they must have compassion and pray
for their enemies.
AT EDENTON STREET
At Edenton Street Methodist church
Rev. Mr.. Norman. the pastor, preached
a most impressive sermon from the oath
verse of the both chapter of the Acts.
but some Of these things serve me,
neither count | my life dear unto my
self, SO that l might finish my course
with joy and the ministry which / have
received Of the Lord Jesus TO testify the
Gospel of the grace of God
MIR. Norman's discourse was based on
the value Of life and especially the value
of life dedicated TO a righteous cause
or one cXemplifying the character of
him who lived the truth and died that
we might live. Mr.. Norman recalled the
lives and glorious triumphs even i'm death
of the heroes of past ages. Paul's life
was triumph and his death was 4
triumphant one. Many heroes have
lyielded up their lives in righteous causes.
but the principle and truth which they
eshOused became stronger and
| lived after them. Their death had given
new inspiration to the truth they taught
and the principles for which they gave
| up their lives. Al the close of his sermon
Mr. Norman alluded feeIingly and touch
ingly to the sorrow that had spread over
the city over the loss of one of its brave
and manly young citizens.
we have reason to be proud OF him,
4 l.
to his friends. to his country: and his
death has thrilled a whole nation. He
did not live. nor has he died, in vain"
AT THE TABERNACLE
At the Tabernacle yesterday morning
DR.. Simms preached strong sermon
from the subject: rs there anything
too hard for the Almighty?'
At night DIR. Simms preached the
fourth sermon of the series of sermons
on "Why / ought to be a Christian"
The main points brought out by DIR.
Simms were
First Because it is better life to
lead than any other. This is not a mat
ter of theory. but II matter of experience
1t is better for others that should be
Il Christian. 1t makes home happier,
society better, and everybody in the
world is helped. It's better for the State
that should be a Christian, because
its troubles come from evil-dOerS. As
the drunkard becomes reformed, as the
rowdy becomes a quiet citizen as men
become self-supporting, as men come to
self-control and patience under gospel
truth, the prisons are lightened of their
load and taxation becomes less. AS the
home becomes a moulding power for
good, the State is strengthened. One
of the greatest needs of the State today
is more Christian homes. 1t is better
for me individually.
! am a happier man.
| am more helpful to my fellows.
/ have something to comfort and
strengthen me--a definite faith.
Second. | become key-bearer TO the
treasury Of the universe. A Christian
is 4 man of faith. and faith is the
greatest power in the world. The re-
sources of God are at his command.
This is bold statement, but Jesus said:
According to your faith so be it unto
you. All things are possible to him
that believeth." These scriptures mean
that he who hath faith in God may con
troll the arm of God, and reveal his pow
or to men. 1t is the key that has locked