The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-12-12

ganization. Thomas Coke, consecrated
bishop by Wesley, came to America
in 1884 and consecrated Asbury joint
bishop with himself. The 40 years of
Asbury's ministry took him virtually
all through The Colonies and their
western confines and into Canada.
Says President Coolidge:
The prodigious character of his la
bors is revealed when we remember
that he travelled some 5000 miles each
year, or in all about 100000 miles,
preaching about 1880 sermons and
ordaining more than 1000 clergymen,
rbesides Presiding at no less than 224
annual conferences. The highest sal
airy that he received was $50 each year
for this kind of service, which meant
exposure to summer heat and winter
cold, travelling alone through the from
| tier forests, sharing the rough fare of
| the pioneers cabin, until his WORKOUT
| frame was st last laid to rest. But he
| left behind him as one evidence of his
labors 695 preachers and 214,235 mem
| bers of his denomination. The vitality
| of the cause which he served is further
revealed by recalling that the SIG with
| which he began has now grown to
more than 100000.
President Coolidge sees in the de-
| velopment of America the influence of
a Divine Providence conclusion ac-
history. He says:
This occasion cannot but recall to
| our minds in most impressive way
the sacrifice and devotion that has
| gone into the making of our country.
1t is impossible to interpret 1T as the
working out of plan devised by man.
The wisest and most far-sighted of
them had little conception of the great
ness of the structure which was to
arise on the foundation which they
were making.
As we review their accomplishments
| they constantly admonish us not only
that .'all things work together for
| those who do. good" but that In the
| direction of the affairs of our country
| there has been an influence that had a
broader vision, a greater wisdom and
a wider purpose than that of mortal
man, which We can only ascribe to a
Divine Providence.
Appealing TO the Supreme Judge of
the World for the rectitude of our
intentions" says the Declaration of
independence. Religion and morality
enjoin this conduct, says Washington
in his Farewell Address. that this
nation, under God" says Lincoln in his
Gettysburg Address. Says President
Coolidge:
Our government rests upon religion.
1t is from that source that we derive
our reverence for truth and Justice. for
equality and liberty and for the rights
of mankind. Unless the people believe
| in these principles, they cannot believe
| in our government.
There are only two mainstheorfes of
government in the world. One rests
on Righteousness, the other rests ON
force. One appeals to reason, the other
appeals to the sword One is exer-
plified in a republic, the other Is repre-
scented by a despotism. The history of
government of this earth has been al
most entirely history of the rule of
force held in the hands of a few. IN
der our Constitution America commit
ted itself to the practical application
of the rule of reason, with the power
held in the hands of the people
A great lesson has been taught. us
by this holy life. 1t was because of
what Bishop Asbury and his associates
preached. and what other religions or
CARNATIONS through their ministry
preached. that our country has deyeI-
oped so much freedom and contributed
so much to the civilization of the world.
1t Is well TO remember this when
we are seeking for social reforms. II