Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1896 — Short Sermons. [ARTICLE]

Short Sermons.

Secret of Success.—The secret of mastering life is to come at close quarters with the facts which surrouud its, to grasp them resolutely and strongly and to make the most and the best of them. Success Is not achieved by thinking about it or waiting for it, but by refusing to be disheartened and by pushing through obstacles as if .obstacles were the most natural things in the world and to be taken as a part not only of the discipline but of the joy of life.—Kev. Dr. Freeman, Presbyterian, Denver. The Christian Ministry.—The Christian minister should be aflame with earnestness and shun not to declare the whole council of God and be pure from the blood of all. Practical clearness ought to characterize his work. He is to teach every man in all wisdom. The minister s work Is not the sad, gloomy, pitiful and discouraging thing some people think it to be, but It Is full of hope, joy aud divine encouragement. He works for the future. The ages of eternity will bear witness to the part lie took in the realization of the gracious plans of God.—Rev. E. M. Jones, Baptist, Pittsburgh f . The Futuwv-r-Death does not end all. It is the teaching of the Bible that there Is a life beyond the grave. More than taut, we will carry our consciousness with us Into the other world. The whole world to-day agrees that progression Is written over everything. It Is not destruction, but construction. There is a vast difference between contentment and satisfaction. We can persuade ourselves to be contented, but satisfaction is never reached this side of the grave. Heaven may be very different from what we expect it to be, but it will give satisfaction to every soul.—Rev. E. P. Cowan, Presbyterian, Pittsburg. It is held that it is on Instruction and education that the future security ani direction of tbe destiny of every nation chiefly sad fundamentally rest.