The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-01-04
OLD SERMON COPIED
FOR THE NEW YEAR
On TIE First nay ~ tie First Meath
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my Request OF LAZY kriendl
And why was this period chOsen for
the erection God hassalways reasons
for his conduct; but he does not al
ways ''give accounts Of any Of bis
matters" We may make two remarks
here : LIST. Things that are the same
to God, are not the same to US. Our
goodness extendeth not to Him relig-
ion regards the exiReneies of man and
when these are subserved its provisions
will be needless. All places are alike
to God yet we never feel in a common
dwelling the solemnity that SEXES us in
the sanctuary. The first day of the
year was no more 90 God than any
other but it would render the service
more impressive to the people. I'd. IL
is well to begin the New Year with
some good work, and TO commence
serving God in q new manner
Have we no tabernacle TO set up this
first dayo the first month?
Let US begin the year with solemn
reflection, and say vita Job, when q
few years are come shall go the way
/ shall not return" Let me
think of this and feelthe Importance Of
the sentiment. Yes, In little while
shall be no more seen How, where
shall be disposed of The reasons will
return as before, but the place that now
know me will know me no more forever.
Will this be curse2 or q blessing ? III
die in my sins ! shall return no more
to my possessions and enjoyments = TO
the call of mercy, 20 tire throne Of
grace, to the house OF prayer. If die
in the Lord shall return no more to this
vain and wicked world; to the aching
head to this thrObbinG heart; to these
and troubles and sorTows
and sins. Let US begin the year with
and say with the chief
butler, Il do remember my faults this
lay We are prone 70 think Of the
failings of others, and often imagine,
because we are free from their faults,
hat we are faultness But we may
lave other faults; We may have worse;
Ind while q mote is IN our brothers eye
} beam may be IN OrtE tavn, Let as be
open TO conviction. Let US deA faith
iully with our own hearts. Let us not
compare ourselves with others, and es.
)ecially the more vile of our fellow.
.reatures but with our advanta-
res with our knowledge with |
,ur professions with the law of God |
let US begin the year with a determi- |
lRtion TO abandon whatever appears |
inful, and say with Elihu: eff / have
lone iniquity, / will do no more" Let |
he evil course or the evil passions |
dead in vain. Begin the new year
With pious and personal dedication, and
ay with David, Lord, am thine
ave me. Yield yourselves TO God. |
lie has infinite claims on you. You |
will never be truly your own till you
re His. Begin the year with relative
eligion. IL the worship % God has
ever been established in your family,
commence it now, and say with Joshua,
AS for me and my house, we will
erye the Lord A family without
Tayer IL like a house without q roof.
t is uncovered and exposed; and we
now who has threatened to pour out
is fury upon the families that call not
pom His name. Begin the year with
he determination to be useful. and ask
nth Saul Of Tarsus. Lord, what will
hOu have me to do?" Let me look at
~ resources; my opportunities; and
SIX How can ] glorify God and pro-
tote the welfare of my fellow Great
res. Have no irreligious neighbors
, reclaim3 Are there no poor 70 re-
eve? No widows and fatheress TO
lsit? Begin the year with more con-
1ct in the arrangement Of your af-
HRS and according as the duty of every
~ requires. II will add much 10 your
)mfOrt to be regular in your devotions,
your meals, and your piety will be
ded by IL. Have a place for every
ling; an end 70 simplify il; q rule TO
range IL. Leave nothing for the NOR
~ that ought TO be discharged today.
Finally, time-this short, this uncer-
in, this all important time - upOn !
'ery instant Of which eternity de.
ends, will not allow of our trifiing
way any of it's moments. Resolve 20
deem IT, Gather up the fragments,
Iat nothing be lost. Especially rescue
from needless sleep, and IL you have
.custOmed yourself to the shameful
diligence Of lying late in bed, begin
e new year with the habit Of early 9
sing, by which you will promote your {
,alth and improvement Of every kind,
ID live much longer than others in the G
me number of days, and say with s
avid, my voice shalt Thou hear in Z
e morning. o Lord: in the morning a
ID direct my prayer to Thee and will @
ok up. And II this be your determi
.tiOn, the season will be the date Of
,ur happiness. God. Himself, says,
From this day will ! bless you b"
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