Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1907-03-04

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the result of the teachings of Christ
upon the mind and heart Of man.
The hospitals and Institutions OF
learning are among some Of-the great
or works which the son Of man had In
mind when he spoke the language Of
the text. II all the hospitals for the
insane were grooped together, they
would compose one of the most beauti-
full cities Of the world
one unfortunate fellow creature re-
stored To health of mind Ia pursue
again and accomplish the duties of life
would more than compensate for the
outlay of so much means in behalf OF
suffering humanity.
But one OF the greatest works 10 be
accomplished by the followers Of Je-
sus. is instead of sariTE men and
bringing them back from lives Of sin.
to save them from ever drifting into
sin. To take the child life of the world
and raise it up in the nurture and adj
monitlon of the lord.
Men need to put their money. their
all. at the feet q. the son of God. The
man whose only aim is to get rich
has a poor conception OF human life
ana nope he VIII JIG b'loit ITO
reaches II.
The happiness that comes in this life
to those who believe in Christ besides
the glory that shall be revealed at the
last should induce all TO be faithful
unto DEATH
our Lord said. ain my fathers house
are many mansions If it We're not so
I would have told YOU" The men who
believe that the fathers house is linn
tied TO few miles in circumference
have a sentimental idea Of what the
fathers house really Is The whole
universe is the fathers house. and the
stars and planets are the mansions.
The faithful patriarcs OF God may rule
the inhabitants of the planets.
The speaker stated that these works
We're the result OF faith in Christ: not
that faith had any power or was force
In itself But that Christ chose 10 con-
vey power to those who exercised faith
in him. If ! place the life OF my wife
and children in the hands of a physi-
clan II proves my faith in him. SO
when I place my self In the hands Of
Christ II signifies that I have faith In
him.
The bishop used some beautiful Il
Illustrations IN order to present his
Ideas clearly to the minds Of the peo-
pie Of his audience.
The vast audience which crowded to
its limit the large auditorium We're de
lightfully impressed with the logical
arguments and persuasive elOquence o.
this noted divine
At the close Of the sermon Rev. @.
T Hursey was ordained TO the order
of deacon. The ordination service was
solemly impressive.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At tho First Presbyterian church the
pastor Rev. II. VI. Campbell read for
the morning scripture lesson 81 verses
# 22d chapter Of Luke beginning with
the 3lst verse. taking for his text the
3lst and 32d verses. And the Lord
said Simon. satan hath desired
to have you. that he may sift YOU as
wheat: But I have prayed for thee
that thy faith shall fail not; and wEer
thou art converted, strengthen thy
brethren"
Mr.. Campbelrs discourse on this text
contained much Of warning. comfort
and duty.
+ OF the warning the first part Of th'
text satan IS the important word and
the preacher impressed upon his con-
gIegation that the warning is just as
applicable to Gods people today as il
was then and that Christ was address
ing all the apostles as well as Peter
and that satan is just as real now q
then that satan exists. has a person
ality and purpose Is as real as God
Christ or the ioly spirit.
Christ saw what Peter couli not SEES
knew To- what the self confidence OF
this apostle would lead.
How important it is that the Chris
tian should lose his self confidence.
+ Rev Campbell told q n certain man
who was a number of years ago elect
ed county treasurer Of a county in the
state Of PENNSYLVANIA and so fine q
character was ne and So much conf
dence has his associates i'm this man.
integrity that the most substantial
business men Of that community came
to him after his election and beG,led
the privilege Of becoming his bonds
men After a short time this man who
was considered the soul OF honor alb
sconded-a default-T to the amount o.
100000 Now over the vault I'm that
office in large letters are the words
"If any man thinketh he standeth lei
! him take heed lest he fall"
/ The comfort to be found in the words
but | have prayed for this that thy
! faith shall not fail thee" can not b,
measured. Christ prayed for Peter in
dividually and though today he is in
/ terested in churches and families
and organizat atoms yet He Is ever in
! terceeding in behalf OF each individual
/ follower.
Christ did not ask that the tempta-
[ ton be taken away but that Peter
should have faith. Christ's prayers ar'
/ always answered and n lesson to be-
( learned Is that many are saved through
| their so-called misfortuncs. They have
lost their self confidence and are Will
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