Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

.Christ1sas decorations of laurel, eedaf and ground pine were used at Park church, the large Christmas tree on one side of the platform being cov- cred with electric lights and smaller trees grouped near The Christmas music was especially good. For. the 0fertory, The Christmas Song. sung by Mir. Learned. with violin obligato by Miss Royce, was 8 fine selection. At the vespsr service, which was entirely musical, the cantata. The Holy Night. was given in artistic manner. There was a large attendance at both services.
 Essential Fact in Christmas. Rev. Dr. HoWe's sermon was upon The Right Observance Of Christmas Christrnass calls to mind very essen tial fact. The Christian year is more widely observed now than it ever has been before and these anniversaries are becoming all the time Observed more and more in their true spirit There is always the danger of misap, plying and misusing them. After the. Easter season so many people revert to type and vanity fair begins business anew. This same fault may be found at Christmas. Good will to men is the note of Christmas now more than ever before but there are certain cus- toms which mar it's. power. Especially in the large cities it reminds one of
 
 same carnival Of pleasure.
 The First Wonder and Mystery.
 The church is always exposed to this danger from organism. To find the right observance go back to the orig fl1aI Christmas, The thing which stands out most strongly is the won der: as the artists have pictured it on the faces of all-angels, shepherds, wise men. They were on the brink of g rAf a crIl drama and they had glimpses of the truth. of a look into the far future Every Christian should have a diff ferent look. too. Why did they won der at this breaking through of God upon the world? He came, not as a teacher Anor an example. more than these, he came as a Saviour. From that first night when his coming af- frigf1ted Herod, he has constantly bat tied to stop the awful tragedy of sin Why did He do this? Is it not cause for wonder?
 Peace for All Nations.
 Deliver us from Blase people who the standards for our celebration. Men will discuss for hours petty questions of diplomacy or race ant2gonisIn. Do they not try to see what God is dofng in this war, what he is trying to bring out? All nations shall some day be his, and they will have peace when they have found peace with God.
 At the First Baptist Church.
 Christmas was observed at the First Baptist church Sunday with special music. Christmas greens with the red Christmas bells made an attractive seasonable decoration with in the au- ditoFinn and Sunday school rooms of the church. The pastor. Rev. George H. Strouse, preached impressive ser- mons, taking for his evening subject, The War in Europe-the Prince of Peace.
 Jesus the Great Emancipation.
 The morning. theme was Jesus the Great Enancipator. t'To set at lib- erty them that are bruised" Luke 4: IS.
 MT. Strouse said in part:
 For that purpose Jesus was born in Bethlehem nineteen centuries ago. For that reason his name should and shall be held in everlasting remem- brance Lincoln had a big task to ernancipate 4,o00,000 bruised black members of the human race But Jesus came to set at liberty the bruised of every tribe and every nation. The scene at Bethlehem was preceded by another. The laying aside of royal garments, the stepping from 8. kingly throne the emerging from the light, glory and majesty of royalty. One great purpose dominated Jesus in the doing of all this. ''To set at liberty them that are bruised"
 A Task Begun and Finished. l
 In this Christmas message want