The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-05-28
MEMORIAL SUNDAY
SERVICES AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH-SERMON by REV.
ROY l.. PALMERTON.

On special invitation by the pastor
the G. A. X. and w. r. G. attended
the First Baptist church in a body at
the morning service Sunday. May 81.
The church was appropriately deco
rated and the choir rendered special
music for the occasion.
Rev. Roy l.. Palmerton preached
from the text, Deut., 80: "Remem-
Der all the way which the Lord, thy
God. led thee" This text was spoken
by Moses to Israel after they left
Egypt and had finished their forty
years wilderness wandering. They
had arrived at the promised land and
they were encouraged TO go in and
take possession of the land of
promise.
God has led the people of the
United States through many dark
days and we will do well to recall
that we enjoy what God has given
us rather than to be puffed up with
pride over what our hands have ac-
complished. II Is God who has pros
pered us and we must not in the
midst OF all our former prosperity
and blessings forget the blesser. The
speaker then proceeded to give a rap
Id. but somewhat extended review of
the history Of our land of days pre-
vious to, and during the wal OF the
rebellion. Today the papers are fill
ed with war news that thrill our
hearts, but what must have been the
excitement during the days when the
southern states were seeding from
the union and Selling United States
property all over the south. He inn
pressed his audience with the fact
that il took the north a long time to
grasp the real spirit of the south and
their purpose to secede. And in a
, very touching brought out
the fact that the veterans of the re-
bellion stood in the gap that saved
the union. To these veterans and
those passed from the scenes Of earth
he paid a most splendid tribute.
He proceeded to speak fitting
words of appreciation of what the
veterans of the Spanish war have
done. many of whom found a grave
In southern lands or waters.
From this, Rev. Mr.. Palmerton
proceeded to speak of the present
worldwide war. Formerly this war
| mas Dfen cdfItu iHt Iui Optah wa .
but Ii can be called that no longer.
for now a large portion of the west
ern world has united in this struggle.
He said there was plenty to justify
the United States to enter the war.
Ii il either to enter this struggle as
a help to the allies or fight by our
selves. He said that he would as
soon refuse to help his mother IN
time of suffering and danger as to
refuse help TO u nation in a Tune
like this. Many of us are lovers OF
peace and teachers of peace. We
love the schoolhouse and the hum OF
human industry rather than the
sound OF battle. But when the rob
Der enters our home and points the
gun at our head and says, Money or
your life," IL is a poor time TO shout,
Blessed are the peacemakers. o
can't teach or reason with a drunken
man. Force Is the only thing that
will handle such n situation. This
is not a war on our part for conquest
but a fight for peace. 1t is a fight
for the principles of liberty. 1t is a
fight against barbarism and pirates.
III the United States refuses TO help
the aIlles In a Tune ike eHlS sue w
serves the contempt of all the world,
As sure as the world If the United
States does not enter this wal the al
lies are beaten and then their enc
mics will lombard our shores and We
must fight the battle alone. The al
lies for two years have held back the
flood. Ii is time that not only the
United States, but America arises to
lend a helping hand. Quoting Hills,
he said, There is no place in this
world for a czar, a kaiser or a sultan.
1t Is not a war against the Ger
man people, but a war against i'm
perialism and militarism. He ex-
horted his audience to buy the bonds
and thus to support the boys whom
have said, I'VE will go and fight
your battles for you" He closed his
address with an earnest but brief
prayer for Gods blessing upon our
people and especially upon the vet
Grams of the rebellion.
The G. A. r. and w. r.. c. wish to
thank Rev. Palmerton for the cour-
tesy extended to them on this occa-
sion.-W. r.. c. Member.