Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-26
BISHOP THOMAS
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The Church Club Of Delaware attended
IN body, and the church wns filed tc
capacity last night.
Trinity, had charge of tho services and
was assisted by Archdcacon Benjamin F,
Thompson Of Dover.
Seats in the chancel were occupied by
Rev. r. W. Trnpnell of st. Andrew 9
Church, Rev. Alban Richcy Of st. john
Church, Rev. Charles w. Clash Of I'm
manuel Church. Rev Robert Bcll Of Old
Swedcs Church, Rev. l.. II. Stevens OF
Calvary Church, Rev. G. H. Is. Turner ot
Lewes and Rev. William Homewood OF
Hillcrest.
Dykes Lead Kindly Light" sung by
Mrs. Kciscr, leading contralto, featured
the music.
DR.. Kirk,ls. when presenting Bishop
Thomas, congrat atulated him on addressing
the splendid representation Of Trinity
Church, the city Of Wilmington and the
Diocese of Delaware and congratulated
the audience on hearing the bishop-clect.
Bishop Thomas preached mastery
sermon and held the audience spellbound
for 80 minutes Taking for his text the
Scriptural quotation. IF Thou BE the Son
Of God" he reviewed the lite of Jesus
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God. with all that means. and man, with
all that means-and said some day recon-
citation may appear. Citing Christ AZ an
example, he assumed Jesus could doubt.
II Jesus did not doubt we have something
He did not have. When He WAS in the
wilderness for 40 days Satan kept repeat
ing TO Him IF Thou be the Son Of God y
Who told Jesus He was tho Son of God?
At the age of IL years He was much con-
cerned with things that amazed the doc
tors. He told them He was gong about
His Fathers business" We are told He
increased ip wisdom and stature. In
creasing is growing from lesser. Where did
the lesser begin7 Did He grow in knowl-
edge of Himself, OF men, of God1 There is
no record Of il. All we know is that in the
town of Nazareth He grew in wisdom.
Quoting Jesus as saying II am the Son
of God" Bishop Thomas asked, did You
ever say that; if not, why no,?" When
Jesus came down from incarnate TO car
nate He put Himself in the limitations we
are in, the bishop said "Child of earth. or
child of God-who am ?" That is q
question governing my life and yours.
Scoffers laugh. II a child of God, why not
live IL? "Who am II" Can you interest
yourself IN business. art or anything till
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Mt 20, 25. 20. He went 10 John to get bap-
tized. and heaven opened and voice
shouted This is My beloved Son. in
Whom | am we'll pleased Jesus heard,
and il was no longer necessary for Him to
remain in Nazareth. We have not heard,
but will hear
Bishop Thomas. referring to Jesus being
tempted in the wilderness, asked why He
remained 40 days2 Did He lose His way?
No, no, the bishop said. He stayed there
something was going on. Satan went 10
Jesus and said IF Thou be the Son of
God do this thing Jesus replied. Get
thou behind Me, satan Hungry, but
not thinking whether He WAS hungry or
not, His soul was distraupht. Satan al
wa,s repeats old arguments. Jesus was
tempted. but He said Get thou behind
Me, Satan" Then the angels of heaven
came and ministered to Him. lie went
out on his ministry and worked miracles.
People had signs from earth aud wanted
signs from heaven. Jesus asked 'Who say
We ! amp" Peter answered Thou art the
Christ" Jesus said Flesh and blood hath
not revealed it, but My Father in heav-
en-" Christ was tempted in the wilder
ness and on the cross. ''lf Thou be the Son
If God" Get thou behind me, Satan"
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God save Thyself and save us" Was He
he Son of God? That is a question we
have got TO answer.
After final prayer and benediction. by
Bishop Thomas, the congregation pro-
seeded to Trinity parishhouse, where the
bishop was given an informal reception
Bishop Thomas spent today in VIII
mington, obtaining information on do
>esan affairs