The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-29

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peculiar history, but that Is IT behlnd
us. We surrendered at the close OF a
long and bitter struggle. and we nave
kept the faith which then We pHshteo.
We shall Keep 1t to the end. anG every
year our JOY increases in our COUNT y.
Sacrifices of thanksgiving are due LOT
the peace which has prevailed. We nav
entered the main current OF the Woliu .
affairs and may reasonably ante pate that
other nations shall jostle us rudely from
time to time; but no such experience mas
befallen us this. year. Let US bless the
God OF battles for the peace we have en-
loved this year, and that it has come 70
us without any sacrifice of national Ghg-
nifty and honor.
Sacrifices of Thanksgiving are due for
the life and achievements OF our depart
ed President. The feats of craftsmanship
which he performed, the policies which
he introduced. will give him a pos ton
among the three or four greatest men who
have filled the presidential office. Great
as was his life, his death was worthy Oh
it. 1t was the chief crown and glory OF
the lamented statesman, ana Splelluio
ornament. offour country.
Sacrifices OF thanksgiving should be
given for the overlooking harVests OF the
wear Thou croWnest the year Win
thy goodness and thy paths drop rat
ness. Prosperity 10 -
every line of business.
THANKSGIVING should be declared for the
rapid advance Of learning and rehnement
in our country. Our Ipublic-school system
is growing everywhere, and the relg!ouS
denominations are following the example
Of the State, and organizing a better SUI
perintendency and oversight. Reference
was made to the effort to raise a hundred
thousand dollars for Richmond Coliese.
= oil W
strangers scattered abroad in other
states Professor Whits1tt expressed the
hone that the Constitutional Convention
might see it's way clear to introduce a
provision that the University of Virginia
should receive an annual sum OF sov,vVV a
year.
Sacrifices of thanksgiving are due for
tht. progress of piety in our country our
ing the year. The churches nave IN
creased in numbers, but there mas ~peeil
= greater increase of pure and indebted
religion.
we also declare with rejoicing the favor
of cod ,,1o,, our homes and families Ihey
are worthy of our country, and our re-
licion. and the glory OF the earth. May
they ever remain pure and wholesome ana
h,hitable. MAY our daughters be virtuous
anG our sons be valiant May our aged
men be friendly and gentle ana appre-
ciative and venerable. May our young
Mon he modest and ons'derate and strong
aud brave May luxury make no m
roads upon our simplicity and strength
and sympathy.
The Methodist Service.
Tho Rev. w. &. Beauchamp preached
Of a. union service held at st. James Meth
odist Church He said in part:
From God cometh every good and per
fac1 Gift. and to each Of US HisNblessinSs
are many and great So accustomed are
we to receive good things from our ioV''
ing Heavenly Father that we are in dan
ger OF forgetting the source OF our sl,ls
and live as though the blessings of this
life belonged to us as q matter OF right
or TO feel that we have earned them. IL
is very right and proper, therefore, that
at least once a year, we, as u people anu
individuals, should observe ana take part
in 2 great national thanksgiving TO Goo
the great Ruler OF all nations ana all
lives sGod is good; His mercies endure
forever", So, a good and grateful man
will always be in a spirit of thankssl'-
ing Eand for all things will he slVe
thanks: Surely our nation has sabuncaht
reason for neutrality-suspicious.
plenty. peace and goodwill are hers. our
nations founders and fathers thoHSh1 II
the right thing to recognize the goodness
of God and to be grateful Let US nope
that OF a history SO directed by the good
nroyifleuce of God, we shall not neglect
n recognize our duty as Christian
state. Though j may not discuss or men
tirn all things for which we should
give thanks to-day, yet ! want TO call
your attention TO some great facts and
events worthy OF. a national IhafAs::1V
ing Dag.
~ yo1Jl1ic 4Sentlm lfS'S upon
5, M, goat ricra' issues:
a few weeks ego our nation was CdhcI
to go through q great sorrow-our gooG
and great Mckinley had been assassl-
mated Against the assassin there was
deep feeling, and the crime was the nor
ror of all good people. In the MIDST OIL
national excitement and bitter feelings,
,nd some calling for the immediate de-
strnction of the assassin. the law was
ner,nitted to take its regular course, and
this great criminal was allowed a ia1r
and Just trial. To-day. when there IS a
touch OF anarchy everywhere, and when
the nations and States and nelshbor-
hoods need great example OF seii-eoi.
trol-it has been given us. Let us give
thanks: TO Almighty God for this lesson
and example in the midst of the most in
tense excitement
The growth Of real temperance sentl-
rnent-a sentiment that shall govern US
in oEr dealings With the weak ai'u IN
protected nations; a national conscience |
that is giving us national legislation ana
using its influence among the nations Oh
the earth for the same great purpose.
The anti-canteen law for our army-a
great yictory-and according to Com
mander-in- Chief OF the Army General
Nelson Miles, to work for the best inter
est of our soldiers in all particulars. 1t IS
also a matter of Thanksgiving to God
that in our beloved State of Virginia TINS
same public conscience is showing itself.
So may it continue to grow, until it shall
become easier to do good and harder to
do wrong.
The Increasing sentiment for the purity
Of home and the sacrediess of the mar
rage VOWS. is a matter worthy OF most
earnest Thanksgiving to God. and our
best endeavors to increase the sentiment
now abroad in the land. Both LeSisla-
ture and Church are giving forth no IN
certain sound upon its great issue, for
both recognize that the purity OF the
home is the hope of our nation.
A growth Of public conscience as to d'l-
Ties OF Christian to municipal and all
political duties is worthy of note. The re-
cent victory in New York city OF the in