Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-21

bilty for each others welfare was made
siugularly impressive and significant. For
getful of disparity in external conditions
they were equally members of a fraternity
In which kinship of soul was distinguish
ing characteristic, and in which they en-
deavored to serve one another according to
the will of God and as influenced by His
love. Surely religion whose practical ex-
position led TO such remarkable moral and
spiritual transformations could not but
foIedoom slavery.
Though originally addressed to slaves in
the Roman empire the language before us
has far-reaching application, and all VINO
bear the Christian name, whatever their
station in life, do well to remember the
higher law of service. AS the apostle en-
courages these poor despised people in the
midst of the squalor and wretGhedness of
their estate TO act the Christian part he
seems to be saying to all who profess be-
lief in Jesus "Ye serve the Lord Christ
The following teachings are suggested for
consideration:
1. The Jurisdiction of Jesus extends over
the whole range of human obligation and
occupation. We are accustomed TO divide
life into two distinct spheres, which we des-
ignate the secular and the sacred. To the
former we assign all that relates 10 every
day life. to business and domestic affairs,
10 the thousand and one things that con-
Germ ordinary avocations and those associa-
tiOns which bind man to his fellow. To the
other sphere we ally only those matters and
interests which belong peculiarly to the soul
and the duty it owes primarily to God. This
is regarded as the religious domain, while
from the other we would exclude religion.
Doubtless many sympathze with Lord Mel
bourne who was seen" said Mr.. Glad
stone coming from a church in the
country in a mighty fume. Finding friend
he exclaimed: 1t is too bad! l have al
ways been a supporter OF the church, and
1 have always upheld the clergy. But it
IS really too bad to have TO listen to a sermon
like that we have had this morning Why,
the preacher actually insisted upon apply
ing religion TO a mans private life" How
sadly the distinguished statesman misap-
pTeNenueu the range VI IeIlBIoH Soitiaiy
TO his conception its application extends to
the entire domain of human life both pub
lie and private. mans whole being
should be subject TO its direction, and sane
tilted by It's hallowed influence. Not alone
on Sunday but through the week 1t is TO
exercise its gracious sway over all that We
think or say or do In this materialistic
age we cannot insist too strongly upon this
fact Multitudes are aiming to curtail most
decidedly the religious sphere and are prac-
tically denying the right of Christian prin-
cipies to regulate the common events and
circumstances of daily history. That Scrip
tural injunction is forgotten. Whether
therefore ye eat. or drink or whatsoever
y. do. do all to the glory of God" 1t makes
little difference what is the thing we do,
whether 1t belongs TO this purely mundane
life or is peculiarly connected with "other
worldliness." our first duty is to glorify
God What is the business, the pastlme,
the engagement? The Lord has claim
upon every service we can pay. Hence in
ordinary ways and employment we should