Evening journal., 1909-07-06
PATRIOTS HEAR
GOSPEL STORY
New Castle Veterans Attend
independence Day Celebra-
ton in Methodist Church

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. July 6-In the Meth
odist Church on Sunday morning
about $50 members OF the organiza-
tlons of this city gathered to hear a
patriotic sermon by the Rev. f. X
Moore. The church was decorated
with American flags. and more APP
propriate sight could not be seen than
the members of the G.. A. r. post sit
ting on the platform; the big organ
answered the touches Of Miss Man
loves fingers. the red white and blue
bunting swayed with the breeze and
the congregation sang America. Mr
Moore chose his text from Il Samuel
7-l2" Hitherto hath the Lord help
us. During the course Of his sermon
he said in part:
"In a letter written by John Adams,
to his wife. soon after Americas de-
liverance from British rule. he said;
1.-THE fourth day of July ought TO be
celebrated by solemn acts of devotion
to God in commemoration Of the day
Of deliverance' For that purpose we
are assembled in the Lords House this
morning. OF truth we are indebted
to an all-wise God for the nations
freedom and progress. And I'm CRATE
ful recognition Of this faca cvery head
should bow I'm reverence and every
voice should be lifted In praise.
"The wording of the last sentence Of
the Declaration of Independence and
the fact that all the sessions of tho
continental Congress were opened with
prayer revealed dependence on God
for help IN managing tho affairs OF
state by the founders of our republic.
He who led our little army forth 60
victory was found In the stiffness of
midnight on his knees suupplicating
the God Of nations TO save his coun-
try Thus we learn that I'm that great
struggle for independence the colonies
put their trust in Him who had guild
cd another nation with a pillar Of
cloud by day and a pillar of fire by
night
Heaven forbid that we shall ever
abandon the faith Of our fathers.
1.-THE text. Hitherto hath the Lord
helped u.s." has reference 20 tho man
ner in which God led Israel His chosen
people. from state Of weakness and
! insignifcanse among nations 10 a posi-
| tion OF prominence and power
"In like manner God has led tho
/ American people. as indicated by the
growth IN population, tremendous out
put of mine and forge as we'll as forest
and field and the development ol
naval and military power.
"God raised up the Hebrews and
made Of them a great nation. and ha5
n purpose in doing SO. So I believl
he raised up the American people and
made OF us a great nation for a pur
pose. The high ethical ideas which
are being developed among US arr
spreading over the world and having
a benehcent effect.
'Modern invention have placed us IN
position whereby we may render valu
able service TO the world BY mean
Of telegraph. telephone. steam an'
electrical power and other invention
a man can transact more business an,
exert a greater influence In a singh
year than was possible in a lifetim
100 years ago. Furthermore the resni
of modern inventions is annihilatiol
Of space and the bringing Of mankinl
into closer touch with each other
Therefore it is easy TO see how thi
country may become the world
teacher. as indeed she is already q
many respects.
"If we would fulfill the purpose 70
which God has raised us up. that is. &
teach the world the lessons Of right
eousness. sobriety. industry and intel
ligence. we need to retain the princi
pies which have been the source OF ou
progress These principls are:
"a strong spirit Of patriotism. whic
next to reverence for God is one q
tho highest and noblest affections q
the human soul.
"Our form of government which
the best on the face Of the earth an
makes every citizen a sovereign.
"Our system of public schools whic
is the bulwark of our liberty.
"The separation of church and Stat
A genuine faith in a Supreme Beinl
Many persons from here will go Phil
adelphia tomorrow to attend the fun