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DE. CHAPMAN'S SERMON A SUNDAY DISCOURSE BYTHE NOTED PASTOR-EVANGELIST. Subject: The Nearness of God Alphabet of Dlrine Lore Not EiiouRh of God In Nattire to Satisfy Our Souls Need of the . Iord's MNearness." ' New York City Tile Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman's sermons continue to excite the greatest interest and to give the greatest Batisfaction to that large body of American people who demand a striking discourse tor their weekly reading. The distinguished pasior-evangelist has prepared the follow ing sermon for the press. It is entitled ."The Nearness of God," and is Poached from the! text, "Thou art near, O Lord. Psalm 119: 151. V , . - ' This text is taken from one of the long est Psalms in the Bible, but it is remarka ble not only on account of its length.'but because of its teaching. Like the celestial city it lieth four square; the heighth And ko.,Wfk and the leneth and the.breadth of it are the same. There is but one theme in all the Psalm and, that is the word of God, and' remind one of nothing so much ft'-a diamond which as you hold it as the ' iht touches it from every', side it sends hit , to all beholders the evidences of its beauty and of its worth, and this 119th Psalm is the make-up of the word ot God. for everv verse except two, namely, the 122d and the 132d refer in some way to God's word, and it is .mentioned either wi der the figure of law, or testimonies, or wovd. or nreceuts. The writer of this Psalm must have been inspired with the word of God as he knew it. I have heard of an old Christian who meditated his wav through the,Bible thre times. Surelv this is the secret of a whollv bannv life. In 1889 at the tiro of srreat political excitement William Wilberforc made this note in his diary. "I have walked this morninar from Hvde, Park corner re peating the 119th Psalm, and having great comfort." Martin Luther said on com menting on thi Psalm, "David roust have shaken everv fruit-tree in God's garden and eathered fruit therefrom." Lik other -portions of the Scrinture this Psalm hnj been generally named. It has been called the alphabet of divin love, perhaps be cause of its division, because it is separ ated into groups of eight verses, pnd each grovn is unde a letter of the Hebrew al phabet until the alphabpt is exhausted. It, is rallv the Alpha and Omega of the won! of God. Tn the New Testament th incav ratr. -word or Saviour is represented as the 'Alpha and Ometra. May it not be because the alphabet, has been exhausted in display ing to us-His eraces. and also because in th Old Testament the alphabet has b?en pxhausted in speaking of His glorious word? It htm also been railed the paradise of all : doctrines, and I have been amazed to see ho many are hero presented. Pardon, iustification. sanctification. thev are all here. It also has been represented as the storehouse o th Holy Spirit, for realh' in po part of th Bible is He more wonder fullv preenfed. and it has been snokn of as he chol of tmtK. for rellv TinthrT omitted. We mipht 'oe all the ret. of the Bible, but if we had this we would Vow God and might find our way up to Him. Through ; ISn ver?cs David has ben spek incc of 11 thes thins and has been talk- inor of God. vhen suddenly ac if he werp imccQpr? with th fact, that He of ,vbony he had been spaking was "ar he bursts on- in e cry of our tt, "Thou art near. 0 LonL" It s a spJhle thins: for one t.c preach so-Profoundly that he loses siorht. oT H'm of whom he . spal-s: or a fvinfa school teacher to teach hr !esson and al-tpos- to be unconscious of the presence of Christ of ""'horn she has been teachincr.. It is a rood Chinee fo- us all to .slon arait ad again and sav. ftThou art near. O Lord." for He i indeed nearer to us than any earthly friend. j ' - ' :. i. K;Tidrr' texts. ThVe arc certain txt.s ?n the Scripture which are al'in o flc r"e 1 havp chosen, as.' for examnle. iNc'm re.i : 5, 'The Lord is thv VcTer: t'n Lo-'i thv snade noon thv riffht and?' Tf the Lor 's on keepT whv need w o cvv. for He neither slunbrs sleeps. Pn?l 34: IP. is another text. "Tb l,o-d is nirH unto hero that, are of a broken he" nd saveth such, as 'be of a contrite siri1"." 1 am sure! I am seak'ng for vrm n11 wn 1 sajv there never has been a heartn"h if we have accented our discipline js"FT intend ed. fkatjHp has rot been qrra"ioniv nenr to V9. Philinp'ans the fourth chant" a1 the fifth verse, the last clause, is notr idn trtion. and is verv much like the text. "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." Panl has been speakine of peace and th inv of Christian fellowship. whn suddenly lie sneaks out like David of old. "The Lord at hand," and Immediate!' he beorms r!W tbJs sentence, "Be careful for nothin 'V Of course we need he careful for nothing if. the Txrd is at hand, for He will bcr evpry burden with us and helo ns to overcome every trial. The 23d Psalm is another beautiful illustration. It has been my privilege within the past few da vs to sit by the death bed of a younr man who mav even now be passing out into the eternity, and when T old h'm that the ed had come for him he said. "It is a Ions journey to make: alone, is. it not?" Mv onlv answer was this ( 23d Psalm. "Yea. Jhouah Lwjilk' through: the vallev of the shadow of jleath. I will fear no evil, for Thou art nip." and he bryshed the tears out of hi eyes and said... "Then I am: not afraid." nor peed we be at any time, for He is aKvavs with ;usr. We learn by contrast to admire many things. .Those who have studied the paintings of Sir Noel Pa ton must have ob served that part of their peculiar beautv lies, by;a trick of art, in t;eir partial usli ness. iThere are , fiVvers and birds. , He is near. There are jso many wars in which He is near to us. Jfvrst: In creation It is a great mistake, " hbwever, to. think that we can. find enough of God in nature to satisfy our souls, for we cannot. There is a verse written by Browning, if 1 mis take not, in which he says something like this: -' :: :-')'r.r, ':'.-:':? "Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush is on fire with God." But it is a great mistake to seek to find Him only 4n .this way. He1 is near to us in providences, and as a rule for the Christian God is never nearer than when we pass through trial. We sometimes see farther through' our. tears than in any other way, for they areJike telescopes A friend of mine was showing me a picture the other day taken .with a telescope camera, in which a mount ain fifteen miles away was brought so near that you could study it in minutest detail. ut. He is nearest, of course, in Jesus Christ. ' rrVirst; .He,is stlear as a sin-forgiving God. 1 here is therefore now no condemnation to them which; are in Christ Jesus, who after , the flesh, but after the bPjrit. . Romans 8: 1. The thought of the 3udgment is something awful, but let it be .hered thaf the -nrd "rnndemnV. tion" is the same' in the Greek as "judg ment," and for -' those who are in Christ Jesus, whatever their sins, judgment is forever past. c-'- ;.v';, '" . Second : He is near as a promise-keeping God. ; "For; all the promises of Gdd in tr:m nr trao an A in TTim fltnpn. unto the I" glory of God by us.'.' II Corinthians I: 20.. Th,ere is not m all the exigencies oi our a ftMAl tHfth raTinAfc be offset bv." a L promise of help: found in the Bible and these all centre ln.Jlim. Third : He is near as a prayer-answering Godf John 16: 23-24, "And inthat day; ye shall ask. Me nothing. Verily, verily, 1 say unto vou. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. Hitherto' have ye asked nothing in My name; ask and ve shall receive, that your jov may be full." This is God's own word, and if our prayers have not been answered the difficulty is with ourselves. Fourth: He is near as a gracious Father. John 14: 9-10, "Jesus saith unto him. Have I been so long time with you and vet hast thou not. known Me, Philio? He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father, and how savest thou, then, Show us the Father? Believest thou not' that I am m the Father and the Father in Me ? The words that I speak unto you I speak not I: of MvseJf. but the atner. inai awenem in Me ; He doeth the works." , By these words Jesus wanted Philip to know when he had seen Him touch the eyes of the blind and raise the dead and comfort the sorrowing: he had had a vision of the Father in His infinite love. . . We have Tost the sense of His nearness. First: In Genesis 28: 16. we read. "And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said. Surely the Lord is in this place: and I knew it not." After Jacob had had his tlay of .flight and his niht of dreams he awakes to sav, "The Lord was in this place and I knew it not," and the reason he did notknow was because he was deceitful and dishonest. If we give this the right name we shall sly he a sinful, but sep arate Us from God and hide His face fron us so that He not only will not hear but He cannot see. VBlessed are the pure in J hert. for thev shall pee (od. Second: Tn Exddus 3: 5. we read, "And He said. Draw not nigh hither, but off thy .shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest isholy ground." Moses had no idea that he would see God in the burning bush, for he was not ex pecting Him. and let it be remembered; that we have failed to see Him because our minds arnot set upon Him. He is on s every side of us, and if wc did but look for.; TT:m we should see Him at everv turn of life and every hour of the day. Your posi- ; tion may be very unsatisfactory to you, , but it is possible for vou in the most me nial place to see Christ just as JPaul had f visions of Him constantly, and yet he was; onlv a tent maker. ' Third: Tn Amos 3: 3. we read.'Can twof walk together, except they bp agreed?": and that word "agreed" in the Hebrews is betrothal, while in the Greek is "sym phony." The reason we have lost step with Ood is because we have disaereed with Him If we Were as indifferent to t'.'at one to whom wewere betrothpd'.is we have been to the claim of God there would have be'en no marriage, and if we were as indifferent to the wife of our home as we have been to Him there would be no happy - home. Oh. that ve might aciee with Him to-dar and kee! step with Himj we would sec Him constantly. ? -U ' ITT He is nenr and He will preserve. Psa : 23-95. "The steps of a crood man are or: dered by the Lord: and He delWhteth ."n his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdetlv liim with His hand. I have been yountr and now am old ;t yet have I not seen thej, righteous foraken. nor his seed besrsing bred." It, is written in the Bible and C'd'.s word is a' ways true. Psalm 121: 3, "Tie will not suffer thy foot to be moved: TTe that keepeth thee will not slumber."; 'We may not be conscious of His nearhessjr but He is near, iust the same. 'We have! some time been in a dark room all alone nothing chout-us. We' have touched the electric button, when suddenly we realize that the furnishinars of the room are on, oyerv side of ns. We were not consciousl 'f them, but they were near, and Ave have lo. consciousness of God. and yet if we had but time to illumine the place .where we live we would see all about us the Cvi dence ?a? H-s presence, peace," pardon, love, jov,. Oh, that w miht 1've in the fur; nished room of God, for He is. near prof tectinc, us. defending us. keening back the1 neKtilence. and so turning aside the arm of death from us. .Trouble may come verjf near, hut it cannot overthrow us. In Psa' m 27: S. theiv is a rraohic description of this. "When the wicked, even mine cn emies and ny foes came upon me to eat up my flesh, they tumbled and fell." The Psalmist has a vision of the enemy coming fiercely againsthim. just about to lay his hand upon him when suddenlv he stunfi b'es and falls. Then in the 12th chapter of Acts there is a picture of Peter sleeping betw een the two soldiers. Herod is iust about to lay hands unon him to brinp him when suddenly the chain suaps and he is free. Tins is just like God. Trouble al most breaks our hearts, but not quite; rest so? is almost dethroned; but not alto gether. He will not .snfTer us to be cast down and utterly forsaken. ."; 1 V -:: -:v. ' - . What a help. If we could onlv cpt into the way of saying over and Over, "Thou art near, O Lord," we should be greatly -stiengchened. "First: It wduid keep oiir . . - - o - -. -r lives pure i or we would not so frequently ) sin if we were conscious of His be lost'-to nearness. second: It would strengthen ns in .the hour of temptation, to suddenlv pause and say oyer- and "over, "Thou-r-art- near, 0 lord," for He would immediately give us cne strengtu 10 escape. : i; Third: It will greatly help us in trial tv. say, 'Thou art near to me, 0 Lord." ) ; ; It would greatly assist ih the transfor mation of character if we but realized His nearness. Moses saw Him. and his fa shone; '-Paul had a vision of Him and never J was the same again. -.-.-i ,. V:";;: f It will greatiy help us when, the need comes, for He will then. be near. s One of my friends in preaching to the soldiersin the time of 1 the . war visited a hospital, and was asked bv. a nurse if n : would not when he had finished his service cross over to an adjoining hospital arid" minister to the comfort of a dying boy. He agreed to come and; finished - his service with the soldiers by joining with them m smging, "Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me." When he .rfeached the second hospital terit the nurse told him that the young soldier was dead, and he died, she said as you sang the .last.; hymn.; While you were singing it he said it with you, and, this . was the hymn:, . - i . , "When at last I near the shore, j. ' 'And the fearful breakers roar . . rr,Jvlxt me and the peaceful rest, 1 lhenTWhile leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say. to me,' . iear not, ! will pilot 'theI"V. ; MpVIVnn 1CAIC1H iflUStang Liniment A toad under a harrow suffers no moro than tho faithful horse that 13 tortured with Spavins, Swinney, Harness Sores, Sprains, etc. Most horse owners know this and apply the kind of sympathy that heals, known far and wide as MexDcap- ' J Never fails not even in tho most aggravated cases. Cures caked udder in cows quicker than any known remedy.. Hardly a Uiseaso peculiar to muscle, skin or joints that cannot bo curoU by it. ! ' , r- i i iVICXlCan i3 tho best romody on tho market for Mno-tonn! : . I Wind Galls, Sprains and Skin Lumps. ITlUSLang l-iniment Itkeepshorseaanamulcsinconditioa. ibart tuisd Slpani Tabnltt with so mnco iatl f&ctloa tint I can checrfaUy recoinmend them. Bato been troubled forbout three jemn with what I called billou attacks coming on regularly once a week. Was told by dLtterent physicians &hat It was caused by bad teeth, ot Otttch I had MTcraL I had the teeth extracted, but the at tacks continued. X had seeo advertisement of Rlpana Tabules In all the papers but had no faith In them, but about six weeks since a friend In duced me to try them. Rave take but two of the small 5-cent boxes of the Tabules and hare had no recurrence of the attacks. Bare never siren a testimonial for anything before, but the great amount ot good which I believe has been done me by Rtpans Tabules indue me to add mine to the many tetlmonlala you doubtless have la your possession now. T. PaWlTT. I want to Inform you, tn words of-htxhet praise, of the beneilt I hare derived from BIpans Tabules. X am a professional nurse and In this profession a clear head is alwuys needed. Rlpans Tab'tles does It. After one of tny canes I fouu4 my self completely rundown. Artinnnthe advice of Mr. Go, Bow er. Ph. O., 53S Newark ve., Jeremy City, X fxk Hipans Tabules with grand results, Hiss Bxssrs WlKOKAR. ft Urn . Mother was troubled with heartburn and eleepleMtterf. caused by Indigestion, for a good many rears. One day she ear a testimonial In the paper indorsing Rlpans Tabules. She determined to give them a trial, was greatly relieved ty their use aud now takes the o Z o .f! 4t TRAOC Tabules regularly. She keeps a few cartons Rlpans t Tabules In th house and says she will not be with out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have disappeared with the indigestion which , wu formerly so great e. burden for her. Our whole tamlly take the Tabules regularly, especially af rer a hearty meal. My mother ts fifty years of age and Is enjoying the bestof health and spirits ; also eats hearty meals, an Impossibility before she took Rlpans Tabules. Atrxosr H. Blaukxx. A new style packet containing nee axrurs tabulbs packed In a paper earton (withoct glass) Is now for salt St some drug store -roa nvx com; This low-priced sort is intended for the poor and the economical. On dpxen of the ftvecent cartons (120 tabules) can be had by mail by sending forty-eiffht cents to the IUrurs CHzaacAl COjir jjiy, No. 10 Spruce Street. New York or a slnsl carton (teh tabules) will be sent for five cent. EUP&ks Taxvues may also be had of some grocers, general storekeeper, news agents ; and at some liquor tor and barber shops. Tliey banUh oam, indues sleep and prolong life. Oae gives relist. toMMWMMiNMfiti THE CbLeORATED CORfflSH V7 o D inthttarinhhHirTrTT rl I ntr i 77 m I" finltanEaaja, Bandoline Etc 0a7? rwnii m n :vrrmJL?2L f a r v I 1 1 x x 1 x i i s. is" "v .. v , mzzL r a & a a - ; v jhhb mm u mg) mmi )mm I WE "I:!: f "LP C0BN1SH P'A" COnniSH 0RsaH AHYWHERg HPntl thc rnQTmnrMe-ti.,, ''"'"Tii I I .VfaMAIC6Re vrill readily overdonio Loss of Hah Iiiseased Hoofs and Scratches In hor ses mules and cattle. Farmers try it. I har been a great sufferer from eonstlpatloe for over five year. Nothing gave toe any leliet. sly feet and legs and abdomen were bloated I could not wear shoes on my feet and only a loose dress. I saw Ripans Tabules advertised tn out dally paper, bought some and took them as direct ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there ts such a change I am not constipated any more and X ewe It all to Rlpans Tabules. lam thirty seven yean old, have no occupation, only my household duties and nursing my sick husband. Be has had the dropsy, and X am trying Rlpans Tabules for him. He feels some better but It will take some time, he has been sick so long. Toe may use my letter and name as you Ilkw , Mrs. &i.Rr Oosjtxar Czu.axa, X have been suffering from headache ere since X was a Little girJL 1 could never ride In car or go lnt a crowded plice without getting headache and sick at tny stomach. I heard about Rlpans Tabules from an aunt of mine who was taking them for catarrh of the stomach. She had found such relief from their use she advised ms to take thetn too, and I have been doing so since iasi October, and will say they have complete ly cured my headaches. I am twenty-cine years old. v You are welcoms to use this testimonial Urs. J. BaooKMTam, R-I-P-A-NS The modern stand ard Family Medi cine: Curgs the common every-day ill of humanity. TS" i My seven-year-old boy suffered with pains la his head, constipation and complained of his stomach. He could not j eac like children of his age do and w h a t j he ' did eat did not agree with him. He was this i and ' of a saffron color, testimonials In favor of Reading some of the Rlpans Tabules. I tried them. Rlpans Tabules not only relieved but actually cured my youngster. sue neaaachee have disappeared, bowels are tn good condition and he never complains cf his stomach. He is now a red, chubby -faced bo. Thit wonderful change I attribute to Ripans Tabules. t ant satisfied that they will benefit any one from the cradle to old ae if taken according to direc tions. E. W.pucsv AMERICAN PlAflOS ynn, and with ercrr TthprTi. "1. rl""u "rgmn. mn wunatet. H.tlSJlmL' "TICULARS OF rniuwwg wUnllldn i a -mrriT reoroanrt Inn l V-ln- . . .. - - MARK FREE . - w- i tntlfChS. 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