Newark post., 1911-06-21
Optimism Mark. Y. M. E. A. Sermon

Fir the third time the anniversary of
the Delaware College Y. NJ. C. A. Nds
held under unfavorable circumstances,
and pouring rain kept the usual crowds
who enjoy these services at home.
H. T. Ennis, class 1911, presided The
opening hymn was followed by prayer
by Rev. G. 7. Anderson, and the reading
of the Scripturelesson, the XII chapter
OF Hebrews. by Mr.. Ennis. The sor-
mon was delivered by Rev. Henry l.
Bunstein. of Milford. Del.
Mr.. Bunstein took for his text the 2Sth
verse of the 18th chapter of Hebrews:
Wherefore We receiving a kingdom
which cannot be moved, let us have
grace, whereby We may serve God ac-
ceptably with reverence and godly fear.
The first thought with which the text
impresses one, the speaker said, Is
christianity is indestructible."
One hears much of Sabbath desecra-
tion. All sorts of literature is circu-
lated showing the danger of losing this
day of rest. But is not the Sabbath a
divinely appointed observance? II We
acknowledge such to be true it is as sure
to endure to the end of time as Sinai
itself to stand.
We are told that the Bible is nowa
days only regarded as literature. Again
is it not the word of God and does that
not insure it's living forever?
Some cry that the Christian church is
dying out. That has always been the
cry-since its beginning, but still it has
gone on, increasing in number and use
fulness until today it has reached great
er success than was ever before known.
The speaker pointed out the advance of
national ideals and national responsible
ity, which shows itself in arbitration
replacing war as a settlement of differ
ences.
The greater humanitarianism of mon
archs is noticeable. An instance illus
trating this was told-the story of the
Potsdam Mill. Frederick the Great real
izing that the old mill obstructed view
froma certain part of the palace sent
messenger to the owner to ask his price
TO which the reply that no money could
buy it, was given The mill was torn
down, but the miller fought the action in
the courts, saying Prussia was great
and fair country. The decision was that
the mill should be rebuilt and the prop
erty restored.
Frederick complied, saying he was on
ly proud of the integrity of the judges
and the justice of his countrys laws.
number of years ago the representa-
tive of the same family, the owner of
the MILL found himself in desperate
financial circumstances. He wrote to
the emperor, the property is yours at
whatever price you will 70 which he
received the reply:
Dear neighbor,
You must keep the mill. 1t is a part
Of the history of Prussia.
Afectionately your neighbor,
WILLIAM"
along with sum of money to make
right the difficulty.
The improvement in the monarch only
indicates the Improvement of the indi-
vi1ual.
Mr.. Bunstein believes that the Chris
tian church has come to understand its
mission-no longer regarding its sole
duty TO be taking men TO the Kingdom of
Heaven. but the greater one of bring
ing the Kingdom of Heaven down 20
earth It's aim is to establish Peace
and GOODWILL on earth"
The whole sermon was an earnest
avowal of the world is growing better"
doctrine, to- which the words quoted from
President Hadley's address before the
students of Yale: Young men. thank
God you live in an age of faith" seemed
a fitting summary