The Washington times., 1902-03-31
DR.. M'KIM breaches ON
POWER OF RESURRECTION
Says 1t IS Keystone of Arch
of Christian Faith.
Argues That the Immortality of the Son
of Man Emanates From Empty Sep
ulchre of Christ.

the subject of the sermon preached by
Rev. DR.. Il. H. McKim at the Church Of
the Epiphany yesterday morning
The resurrection is the keystone of
the arch of Christian faith" said DR.. Nc
Kim. He then discussed what the resu--
recticn has done for the world and the
influence it has had upon men and en-
pires. Had it not been for the triumph
of Christ over the grave" he continued,
the whole basis of Christianity would
never have existed. That triumph has
stablished the fact OF the Messiahship OF
Christ.
Resurrection Influenced Paul.
Take the life of Paul and see how the
power of the resurrection influenced him
Paul turned from his hosts of friends and
admirers. turned his back against a ca
reer that could lead only to immense
earthly glory, and took up The burden OF
the great work of redeeming men, because
he had felt the wonderful power of the
Son of Man burning within him, power
that had been established by Christs
triumph over the grave. And the con-
slant theme of Paul's ministry was the
resurrection and what it meant to the
world
I'VE see the power of the resurrection
in all of the disciples also. The disciples
redemption had died with Christ on the
cross. But on the third day their faith
returned. and they went forth into The
world to preach his power. They had
seen the triumph over the grave. and the
revelation OF the Messiahship of Christ
had burst upon them.
''If asked what was it that caused
this change. We will say, The power of
the resurrection. They had seen the
Lord
Resurrection the Keystone.
"The resurrection is the keystone of
the arch of Christian faith. Christ's
work, and example, and teachings would
have been lost mad he not triumphed
over death. We would not have a power
to rely upon to save us from death to-
day if Christ had not risen from the
grave.
Christ did not die for his own sins,
but for ours.
The resurrection is the one miracle
upon which depends the Christian faith.
There was never as great an historical
event recorded as the resurrection.
THE raising from the dead is not to
be considered by itself. but in connection
with other facts concerning the gospel.
What manner of man was Christ? |
What did he do for the world? What |
did his example teach?
There are his wonderful miracles. |
They could not have been invented by |
these simple people. There are his great |
sermons. They could not have been put |
into his mouth by the people among |
whom he taught.
Establishes Christ as the Messiah.
when you consider the resurrection,
ask yourself Gould any ordinary man tri-
lnph over death?' IT is the miracle of
he resurrection that establishes Christ |
Is the Messiah The resurrection was
fundamental TO Christianity. There can |
De no gospel without the fact of Christ's |
resurrection.
THE fact of the Immortality of the Son |
If Man emanates from the empty sepul- |
her of Christ. His resurrection Is the |
promise, the prophecy and the power of |
he resurrection of his people. Not un- |
Il at the judgment day. when the mil |
ions of those who have loved and served |
christ rise from their graves to meet |
him, VIII we comprehend the power and |
majesty of this triumph oIr death.
with the power of his death and res |
lrrection he bought the everlasting re-
Iemption OF our souls
Music Beautiful and Impressive.
The music of the service was beautiful |
md impressive. The arrangeIent Of the
music was as follows: Professional |
lynn 109, Christ, Our Passover" How
rd; service, Dudley Buck. in E fiat; an
hem. Shout Ye High Heavens" Chad
wick; "Kyrie." King Hall: Gloria Tibi,"
King Hall: hymn 121 offertory anthem,
King All Glorious" Baentz; communion |
ervice. King Hall; communion hymn, 225;
occasional hymn, 125.