The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-08-30
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until a chaotic condition would abound. The government We have with all
its seeming resources, would be unable to render service that could protect
property life and liberty, because Of the fact that when you remove the
morals the people you remove the reaLgovernment and the morals Of this
country are due to the churches the religious teachings which ind their
source in the Bible and are expounded by the ministers of the country.
The Preacher lis the Power.
,se Back OF even the schools andrconeges stands the preacher al the pioneer
of truth and education, and We must support these men because this gov
trnment today can only be perpetuated through the stability of the morals
Of the people.
Your Liberty is in Your Hands.
That being the case, The people that are enjoying the benefits should be
willing to contribute to the support of the men that made this possible from
the pont7Ot governmental perpetuatona and saving in expenses
Danger Within.
~ If this government ever falls it will be from moral decay and degeneracy.
and If 1T falls o is crippled, those who have the most property or have re-
ceived the greatest benefit will likewise he the most hurt and feel more
n entrusted with ronerty mr.. weatSs bopld deuberate On WIS vnr nOsnIon.
is and what you are doing and what you IA bring m yourselves by failing
to provide for them that are keeping the morals of the country to a place
where your rights are safe. A refusal of this support will drive Gods SER
wants. not by choice, but " a necessity, from the pulpit and close the doors
ofthe churches and schools Of moral training, and then, like chan in the wind,
your fortune on eagle wings will soar away and you will be left where you
are now trying to leavet the aged minister by neglest for Vengeance is Mine
and will repay; saith the Lord"
Religious Obligation On Us. -
Beyond these social, commercial and political responsibilities, in a
greater magnitude is a religious obligation to Render unto Caesar that
which is Caesars, and unto God tHt which is Gods" because everything
1--WE have and possess ever to our being and existence is of and comes from
least of these, do ye also unto me-" We cannot deny the Divinity of the
been the collectors. they who have amassed great fortunes by reason Of
some other mans work should count the cost IF a man gain the whole world
Laying Up Treasures
We should pause to consder. whether w will enjoy the fruits of our
labor in. the life to come by Laying up treasures where moth and rust do
mot corrupt, TO- thieves break through and steal" or whether we will con-
tpue to try to build mansions here and let the ones that are building there
by beneftng others, secure all the great treasures and buy all the material
for their mansions and leave us unqualified for employment should we even
achance to get there therefore, in order that re may enjoy the blessings of
Z the life to come it is necessary for US o contribute to the happiness Of those
who are making possible or pleasures in this life, SO that W may share
their bliss in the presence of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through
out the countless ages. For who giveth a cup If cold water in my name
rhll not lose his reward"
l am convinced that when you think of these things, you will, At least
S give consideration to those who have made possible your existence in your
s. business social and spiritual life. Would it be Heaven tt you to land in
yonder Celestial Cy and after enjoying all the riches Of this world meet
some good old minister you had known all your days and who had spent
his declining years n almost want while you reveled in plenty? Could you
meet him with a smile and feel that you were his equal when he had paid
so much for his place and you had done so little? Does not your soul shrink
D." with the scene? l leave this for you to answer, and in the nRm Of justice
for humanity and right and for the sake of the church and what it has DONE
for the sake of God and the perpetuation Of His divine mercy toward us. for
the sake of generations yet unborn, aye, for your own souls sake, l appeal
to you to help relieve the burden of the care, aged and workworn ministers
by helping provide a permanent endowment fund for their care and pro-
lection through the storms Of the evening tide of age so that eahs twilight
will soften the couch from which these great souls. set sail to their awaken
70 ing on yonder elyshn shore.
It matters not where We were born
Or whether our parents we're rich or poor
Whether they shrank from the worlds cold scorn
Or basked in the pride Of wealth secure,
But whether we do all we can
To tighten the weight Of expressions Touch
On the cheek Of our fellow man,
Aye, my brethren, it matters much.