Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-28
IN mEmoaIAm.
fContinued from page 81

implores the direction and help of Divine
Providence in the defence and support OF
the principles of liberty, justice and
equal rights. When the - original states
drew up their constitutions they recog-
nized the same controlling power. And
when one bv one. the stars began to rise
in the blue field of the flag, when one by
one the territories assumed the dignity
of states, a spirit of profound reverence
for religion either directly or implied, and
an assumption that its influences in all
human affairs are essential to the we'll
being of the community, breathed through
every constitution. The constitution of
our own State implores the aid and direc-
verse. America owes her greatness to
Christianity. No people can be under
greater obligation to acknowledge the In
visible Hand which conducts the affairs
of men than are the people of the United
States. Every step by which they have
advanced to the character of an indie
pendent nation; every step which has
been taken for the preservation of thar
nation; every step that has been taken
to fulfil the laws of humanity and God
been distinguished by some token OF
Providential agency. The War Of lnde-
War. are familiar Illustrations. National
independence and the destruction OF Tyr
amy the outcome of one; the preserva-
ton of the Union and the emancipation
of 100000 slaves the result of another:
the rescuing of Cuba from the living
death of Weylerism the driving OF the
last vestige of medieval tyranny from
American soil and the PRONUNCIATION OF
the principles of liberty. justice and equal
rights in the Philippines are the glorious
triumphs of the Spanish war. Goa iaiu
the foundation of our republic and he
has superintendent the erection OF the
superstructure.
He has still a purpose to accomplish in
the United States of America. II we
would fulfil our destiny we must enthrone
His law in our hearts until the Gospel
shall become the most practical ana con-
scious force in our national life. Chris
tianity is essential to our patriotism, 10Y
ii is essential to our existence. IL mas
entered so largely into our history that
to cut off its influence, today. would be
to sever the main artery of national NE.
There is tendency in the enormous De
get the power that has made US great.
There is tendency. today, to seculariZe
all things and to ignore Christian moral
ity. We must correct TINS error. IN poii-
tics in business. in social life are the
germs of cOrrupting and deadly lnfiu-
ences Aggressive forces are at work TO
structure. Did ever we need a more loyal,
intelligent and moral type OF patriotism!
The patriotism of every true citizen VIII
be taxed during the next few Years Is II
and loyalty. The Civil War called for
martyrs. Before our nation is cleansed.
before she is rid of the partisan and the
despica BILE demagogue who fattens on the
spoils of office, before our polltics are
nurifed and the saloon destroyed, there
must be the same sacrifice in spirit at
least. Patriotism, not craftsmanship. Is the
hope Of our country Fellow cltizens;
inspired with true devotion TO 600 ana IA
love for our country, let US go torWaru
to make holy war on all law-breaklns
and law-evading organizations. combines
and rings. We are in the midst OF the
greatest battles of the ages. not so much
of swords of ideas and principles
Shall this republic, which, has, almost
beyond any other nation, been instructed
and drilleu in the principles OF christian
morality religion that teaches the
brotherhood of the race-that teaches
self-respect, forbearance. moderation and
curb on ambition and cupidity and
makes the lust for power look vulgar and
brutal-shall this nation be Christian or
infidel? Shall tins people be Il temperate
and chaste people. or shall it be drunken
and licentiouS? Shall the flag of our
Itrion wave over the triumphant millions
in apes IN come
And NOT a stain upon its stripes?
90 A., ;. IA
N, carisb nog
To he the aim of every dangerous shot?
"cod os an fathers, ,Imirhtv ana inst
Lord of ali nations. in Thee is our trust
Keep our loved country uhspotted anu
Parish r. wrong ana deliver the right"
,,-,,,, 1,o. go,
who have fought for your country. permit
itnde Of al these fellow citizens f tor lme