Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-11-20


Because it signifies democracy, JUS
tice, liberty, right, humanity, civiliz-
alton, Characterization and Chris
tianity.
Our flag represents the most high
and noble ideals and the most pure
spirit you can find among mankind.
Glory be to God for our beautiful
and beloved flag;
You have had the privilege to fight
for our wonderful motto: I'm God
we trust" Trust in God is the
only salvation of individuals and Of
nations. That nation or individual
which in wrong doing or infidelity
turn away from God is on it's way to
destruction for both time and etern-
ity. But with trust in God we can
sing with courage:
Praise to the power that has
made and preserved us a nation;
cause is just"
And this be our MOTTO I'm God
we trust"
fight for our homes, our sweet
homes, which are the fundamental
corner stone of happiness, Joy, true
social friendship and real American
ism.
Upon a true Christian family life
depends our future as a nation. You
have had the privilege to fight for
our schools, our common schools, our
high schools, our colleges and uni
versities, which are premises for a
strong and stable democracy. Chris
tianity and education are the two
mighty pillars upon which solidity,
progress, development or civilization
can flourish in our country.
And lastly you have had the priv
ilege to fight for our beloved church
Gods institution of salvation Of
mankind.
The church of God is the fountain
of life, light, peace and kindness to
each other The church of God is
the medium through which all bless
ings come unto VS. like streams of liv-
ing waters with power of daily re-
generation and renewing in our serv-
ice of God and mankind.
My dear boys, these are some Of
the privileges for which you have
been fighting in this past world war
and Ebenezer congregation congratu-
lates you therefor from the bottom
of her heart. God bless You!
My second subject is: 1.-The stand
you must take" Very briefly let
me point out some unshakable rocks
upon which you must stand If your
life shall be blessed both as good
citizen and a good church member
and a good member in our commun-
ity.
You remember DR.. Martin Luther
once said: Here I stand" Where
did he stand? Right in the word of
God. In the word of God in the
Holy Bible there you must take
your stand. Then you have solid
rock under your feet. BY the light
of your Bible, its instruction and
mighty power you are on the safe
side.
Take your stand. Besides your
stand in the word of God. Take
your stand in the grace of God. In
conformity with the Bible our Luth-
eran church believes, learns and con-
fesses firmly. Our salvation is by
grace alone. Paul says, by grace
are We saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves; it is the gift Of
God"
With a stand in the grace of God
you are satisfied in your heart and
saved for time and eternity. Take
your stand. Not alone in the word
of God and in the grace of God. but
also in the church of God. Our
great king, our Lord Jesus Christ
Himself has said about His church or
kingdom on earth: 1.-THE gates OF
hell shall not prevail against My
church" Take your stand as true
believer right in the heart OF the
church of Christ. o, what bless
ed stand.
Take your stand. Not only in the
word of God, the grace Of God and
the church of God, but also in the
prayer of God. Prayer is the real
communication from a mans heart
to God. Boys have you not felt
that more than ever before, when
you were out on the battlefields?
Sure you have. Prayer is great
power in a mans and a nations life.
Take your stand upon the solid rock.
And lastly let me say: Take your
stand in the glory of God. In Psalm
5O:15 we read these words: Thou
shalt glorify me-" II you would
ask me "How shall we realize that in
our daily life" will answer il very
briefly by giving you the following
rules:
Believe firmly in your true God.
Read a Scripture passage every
day.
Pray to your God without ceasing
Live a clean and typical Christian
life.
Do not miss ono service together
with your congregation.
Love your neighbors as yourself.
Always reach, out a helping hand
to all that are in need.
Be active members in your congre-
cation.
Bring an abundant of offerings to
the altar of God, both for home
church work and abroad.
Serve your Lord with gladness.
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