Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-08-25
LIBERALISM AS A CREED.
[Rcv. Arthur ]. Francis. j.


Rev. Arthur j. Francis.
am an ardent believer In manly
Chrlstianity A Christianity that Isl
free from weakness and effeminacy and
AT the same time imbued with the spirit
IF uniYersality. Such is ever vital and
progressive. Such is every sympathet-
ic and helpful. Such is the Christianity
or great souls, who have given their
Very best for the advancement of the
truth Men ike Whitfield, the Wesleys,
Henry Martyr, Bishop Harrington, Liv-
ingston and Moffat felt the imperative-
ness of their privilege, and rejoiced in
the fulfillment of duty.
Manly Christianity Is essentially pro-
gressive, for it believes in development.
and the ethics of this progressivenes is
founded upon the law of love. In look
ing over the divine plans as revealed
by times past we are conscious that
there is no overwhelming superfiuous-
mess abou. His teaching
His power OF Importing knowledge
Was superior in every way to the wisest
in the land. for He had the authority. of
originality. His especial object upon
this earth was to raise the standards Of
morality TO their true position.
want you to notice that in the testi-
mony of the Christ there is not the
Islightest trace of moderation. He SAYS:
Il came not to destroy the law or the
Prophets; came to fulfill. There is
not the sligltest Indication of intolerant
|dictation or overbearins advice He
recognized the indefeasible right of
man 10 think and decide With independ-
ence. His business in life was TO give
clear and unmistakable truths cons
bined with trustworthy information for
! the benefit OF His brethren,
He realized that He would be taking
mean advantage if He used an over
Ipowering amount of influence that
would precipitate men into condition
lot spirituality that they could not ap-
lpreeiate because of their repaired
ness. He did not try To Scoerce the judg-
Imsrt o.. To force the conscience.
80 he grandest character that graces
the stage of human recollection.s next to
itne Christ. is Paul, the apostle of the
1 Identities. To a Very marked degree We
find he had learned the Lesson of relig-
lious liberation. It3was matter of Vi
lstal Importance to Paul that he win
souls aud Win them by persuasion.
| This persuasion was handled In differ
Isn't ways. Jews, Greeks and barbara
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