Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-29
C. A. r. Post and
Auxiliary Attend
Memorial Service

Rev. Andrew r. McWhorter Preach
es Inspiring Memorial Sermon at
Union Service Sunday Evening
at South Parish Congregations!
Church-Outiines Reasons for Be-
ing Patriotic-Large Congregation
at Service
THE only way to advance civiliza-
ton is to be patriotic to some one
country just the same as the only WY
to advance Christianity is to be true
to one denomination" was the state
ment of Rev. A. Z. McWhorter of the
Congregational church at Union Me-
mortal service held in that church
Sunday evening at which the various
patriotic bodies Of this city were pres
cnt.
Rev Mr.. McWhorter in his fine SER
mon said that there were four big
reasons why we should be patriotic.
The first reason is that of past deeds.
The men who fought in the revolution
for the freedom of this country. per-
formed many deeds of valor and with
the aid of God. they founded great
nation which is growing more and
more powerful.
Another reason for patriotism Is the
liberty which we enjoy Mr., McWhor-
ter said that some times he thinks that
we have too much liberty. He told of
the feeling of anger which possessed
(. him when some men who had been
born in foreign country, makes a
comparison of the two countries "a
the discredit Of America. In a case
such as this. the man should be sent
back to the country which he feels is
so much better than this and should
not be allowed to partake Of the bene-
| fits of this free nation.
which are open to the people of this
country are unsurpassed. They can
only be measured by the extent of this
country is compared to the nations of
| Europe. To give the congregation an
| idea of the immensely of this country
and of the opportunity. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Whorter gave some comparative fig
urcs. The Roman empire was smaller
| than the state of Montana. Our en-
tire territory would contain England
GO times. We have ten states larger
than the British Isles. Thirteen OF the
former German states could be placed
nthe state of New Hampshire. These
and many other figures were quoted
that brought to the hearers the i'm
mensty of the country as never be-
fore.
Because of this the young people of
this country need never be discont-
! ented as long as they live in America
and can read the life of Abraham Lin
coin. The life Of this great man was
such that the monument which is to
he dedicated TO him at Washington.
| testimonial and sermon 10 the people
of the United States.
That the country Is Christian one
| is another Of the reasons for patriot
| ism. Christ was a patriot. He COM
bined patriotism and Christianity.
There are four great things in this
| land which promote patriotism and
! Christianity: The church. the Sab
| bath and the public schools. If any in
| fuence should overcome this institu-
, ton. patriotism would cease.
A plea for more patriotism closed
the sermon. Rev. Mr. McWhorter said
| / nthis respect that he was firm be-
lever in peace. but that if any insol-
ent government should attempt at any
time. to infringe upon us. there would
and must be a call to arms and a re-
Spouse that would protect our coun-
| try. Finally. he asked that they all
should conduct themselves in such a
manner that they might say para
phrasing and the text of the sermon
| the language of the 'psalmist. IF l
forget thre, Oh America. let my right
| hand forget its cunning"
Members of the various churches
were present at this service as were
also the members OF the various pa
| triotic organizations of this city. They
marched in body. the various organ
izations commanded by their ranking
officers. The Grand Army Post were
led by Post Commander George E.
Gay: the Seth Williams Independent
Relief Corps. by Mrs. Sarah Stetson:
the National Relief Corps by Mrs.
Rcna Foss; the Ladies of the G. A. r.,
by Mrs. Jennie Davis; the Sons Of Vet