Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1904-02-25
Sermon Before C. A. r. and w. r. c.

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A large congregation assembled at the
Baptist church last Sunday morning to
listen to the sermon delivered by Rev. q.
o. Howe before U. S. Grant Post, @. A. r.,
and the w. r. c.. in recognition OF WASH
ingtonis birthday anniversary, tFeb. ~
and on account of the nearness OF the
dates OF the birthday anniversaries, also,
OF Lincoln and Mckinley, which occurred
Feb. II and Jan. %, respectively.
Mr. Howe's text was Cor. 16:l3-"Quit
you like men; be strongo-his theme being
1sChristian Patriotism
Outlining Washington's career in the
army, as a statesman aud as a president,
he spoke of him as one OF the nota BILE COM
manders who have forbidden swearing and
gambling in the army by general o,ders.
| The Father OF his Country was not self
seeker as is illustrated by his refusal to be
| made king of the new nation when such a
proposal was made by his friends. he was
man Of even balance, self-control and
| Christian faith, who built for the public
good, growth and prosperity. His life IS
! lesson for men of today in its upright
ness and manhood, in its placing principle
above party, honesty and rectitude OF
character above prlee.
The patriotism of Lincoln is shown in
/ his intense devotion to the nations well
4 fare. He was man of prayer, and was
often seen on his knees, with his open
Bible before him, imploring divine aid.
/ All great men have been prepared for their
achievements by the leadings OF Provl-
dence, step by step fitted for the places
| opening before them.
/ The great hold of Mckinley upon the
/ hearts OF people, evidenced by the sympa-
/ thy and grief felt in two hemispheres at
/ his death. and the impress which he left
/ behind, are explained by the nobility OF
his mind and his Christian faith.
Men to be counted great in our land
need to have honor, patriotism, virtue and
character. These are the elements which,
/ in building the life, insure permanence
and far reaching influence. There IS a
| demand for patriotism that will manifest
| itself in practical ways, by intense devo-
tion to the public welfare and manhood
| rising above selhshness and personal ends.
Serious duties are, and always will be,
| before us as citizens. We have magnlfi-
cent leaders today and are not without
men OF high moral character. Our presi-
dent Is one. He holds the reins so that
the bit can be felt from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, and from the Lakes to the Gulf.
The saying, "Every man has his price,
is not true All men do not have price.
| True AmerieHnism is putting those things
/ to the front which are for equal rights for
| development OF the mind, for the
strengthening Of life in all that brings us
nearer the divine. In spite OF corruption
that may appear in party machines, there
is a citizenship which is reaching after
truth and righteousness, and seeks to
crush error and wrong Christian pat
riotism will care for farm and school and
church, seeking everywhere for Christian
education, and, in all, never leaving out
the love OF country.
We are standing on the shoulders OF a
mighty past. Great and noble minded
: l. ay.a 10 saFg a4
BILE what we have today. Shall we prove
recreant to the duty that is thrust upon
us by the responsibilities OF passing
wears Costly victories have been gained
in the past. Veterans from all our battle
fields speak, telling something OF the
price Are we to be equal to the occasion
and go on, gaining fresh victories and
mighty triumphs in the future ? God viii
| furnish leaders, and we have reason to
believe that down in the heart of the man
hood OF our land, there is that respect FOL
truth and Righteousness which VIII lead
Il men to arise and demonstrate the value o.
Christian patriotism. We believe in God
we believe in this nation; we believe this
old world is growing better.
In closing, Mr.. Howe reclted thess
verses on
wAsHINaToN's BIRTHDAY.
.'Tis splendid to live so srandly that. long afte
/ You are Enhtf
counted under the sun.
| To live 50 brayely and purely that nation stopi
And once a wear, with banner and drum, keep
It's thought Of your natal day.
,Tis splendid 10 have a record so white and FREE
from stain
That held to the light, IL shows no blot,
Though tested and tried amain
That age TO age forever, repeats its story Of love
And your birthday lives in a nations heart 81
other days above.
aAnd this is washington's glory, steadfast sou
and true, "a
who stood for his couutrys honor when hi'
country's days were few.
And now when its days are many and its Dag
stars is flung /
on every tongue.
eyes, it's splendid To live so braveiy, 70 be .
great and strong,
foes Of the wrong
r. live 50 proudly and purely, that your people
pause in their way
And wear by year with banner and drum, Keel
the thought Of your natal day.
You will have bread hat is light, white
sweet and wholesome II you use WIS
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