The Saint Paul globe., 1902-10-27

Mgr. Nugent, the, Liverpool prelate
whose sociological charity work in the
slunIs of that city has made his name
famous, both in Europe and America,
preached at the Cathedral yesterday
morning. While his sermon was en-
tirely religious in theme, and did not
touch at all upon the work which made
him famous, the personality Of the man
and his manner of treating. not un-
common subject, fully interested the
large crowd which gathered to hear
him.
Although over eighty years old, the
eloauence which, in his younger man
hood, contributed so much toward the
success of the cause to which he has
devoted the greater part of his life,
glowed brightly in many Of his appeals
to the men of the congregation to stand
forth for those principles of their re-
Hgious belief. The benevolent face of
the venerable priest frightened with
enthusiasm as he besought his hearers
and encourage them to higher efforts.
Mgr. Nugent took as his text:
For this was born and for this
came into the world, that should give
testimony to the truth" John xvii, 81.
Should Live True Lives.
"Our Lord stood before PLATE and gave
testimony to the truth" he said, "by
the sacrifice of his life; so must every
Christian stand before the world, and
our lives all the day long, must be a
clear-toned witness to the truth by our
faith, charity, purity and self-sacrifce.
The field of your apostalate is
here in your own city, where commerce
and the worship of money hold with
omnipotent influence, where trade and
speculative influence enterprises are
conducted upon such slippery princi-
pies, where material prosperity doni-
mates, where luxury, extravaganza and
a worldly spirit enslaye the mind and
heart of the fortunate.
See the positive obligation of bear
ing witness to the truth.
How many are growing up in easy cir
cuHasta1ces who take no part whatever
in the religious or social conditions of
the CATHOLIC. body ia this country, but
who live simply for themselves, max
ing an idol of self or a sod OF their
belly Let me beseeeh you, no matter
what your condition, whether high or
low, master or servant, to walk worthy
of the high vocation to which you are
called. = - Be true men-nen or
high character, noble aims. You may
not hold a very distinguished or prom
inent rank in the eye of the world; but
every man has talent, individuality,
personal influence.
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do not put your talent in a napkin
and bury It in the earth. The church
and this city in which. you live and
11o Joiy
The influence of one man of real pow
er, lawyer, physician or business
man, can tell upon a whole commu-
nifty. One representative man of ster-
ling metal, working among a gang of
men in public work on the railway,
street car, or along the river bank. can
stamp his character on an important
body Of men if he is a true, man, a
worker, not q drone.
Neither poverty nor riches are nec-
essary for character. In the
eyes of God the laboring man, who is a
good father, who is sober, honest and
pure, is nobler than the member of
the legislature whose eloquence makes
history. but who sells his influence for
place Or gain. 1t is not position. but
purpose, that makes a man great or
small. Be, then, true, thorough men
in your state in life. Sober, honest,
holy. AS Christ stood before the trib-
unal of PLATE, so do you stand before
the world and bear testimony to the
truth"
reporter of The Globe on his
way to the archepiscopal residence in
quest Of information. picked up a stray
kitten cuddled for warmth against a
lamp post. After short interview
with Mgr. Nugent. during which the
kitten escaped from the evercoat
pocket in which he was slowed mon
signor escorted the reporter to the
door.
"I hope your cat may bring you as
great success as did Dick Whiting
TOMS" he said, smiling, as he opened
the door.
"But 1 can never be lord mayor of
London, monsignor." was the reply.