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#itr fulfil god. A SERMON, *y Ret. W. A. Bishop, Carthage, Alabama. “ Canst thou by searching find out God ? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfec tion?”—Jobxi:7. Job, though a good man, perfect and upright, was deeply and sorely afflicted, and while so sadly afflicted, three of his friends went to comfort him. They all expressed the belief that his sins were the cause of this sad visitation of Prov idence, and then Zophar, one of the comforters, addressed him in the lan guage of the text. Job in his reply, recognizes the hand of God in his afflic tion, but rejects the charge of ungodli ness. He has never forsaken his God, nor the mercy seat. Job asserts the unsearchable wisdom and irresistable power of God, and then shows how he had evinced that power and wisdom in overruling the counsels and overcom ing the acts of the nations of the earth. “ Canst thou by searching find out God ?” As we live upon His bounties, as we shall fall into His hands to be judged by Him, we should search “ to find Him out,” to the utmost of our ability. And now, let us address our selves to the task. We can know noth ing more of God than it has pleased Him to reveal to us in Hfs works of creation, in His works of redemption, in His providence, and in His book, the Bible, in which He has made won derful and interesting revelations of Himself; but as He is a being infinite in all of His attributes, we cannot find Him out; we may seek and find Him, but we cannot find Him out to perfec tion. If all the wisdom of theworld blended with the wisdom of angels, had been engaged from the morning of time in searching out any oneof God’s attributes it would not yet be known unto perfec tion. Yea, give it eternity, and the task would still be unfinished— The ages of His eternity cannot be numbered, The brightness of His glory described, The ocean of His love bounded, the power of His arm conceived, nor the depth of His wisdom fathomed, and yet He invites us to study His nature and character. He says, “search the Scripturos, for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they that testify of Me.” In Isaiah we find this language so beautiful and significant, leading us to high and sublime views of God. “For thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is holy; I dwell in the high and holy plate with him also that is of an~hum ble and contrite spirit.” And as David, the sweet singer of Israel, says, “ clothed with honor and majesty, covered with light as with a garment, He maketh the clouds His chariot and walketh upon the wings of the wind.” But, “ thus saith the High and Lofty One,” there are others that are high and lofty saints, glorified spirits and angels, but they were exalted by Him and He is so far above them in dignity, holiness, power, wisdom, and ages, that He is styled the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity infinitely above others. Do you think of dig nity ? His throne is above every throne and He sways His scepter over the universe. Do you think of wealth? The earth, and the fulness thereof, is the Lord’s; all the gold and silver, jewels and diamonds are His; the treasures of heaven, the wealth of the universe and the riches of eternity are His. Do you think of holiness ? His name is holy, and He is so pure and holy, that the stars are said not to be pure and the heavens not clean before Him. Do you think of time, ages and centuries ? He is the Prince of Eter nity, the High and Loity One that in habHeth eternity, and the only one of whom it can be said. It is true, there are spirits, souls in heaven, on earth, and the world of despair, pos sessing the powers of an endless life, and will never die; but there was a time when they had no being; there was a time when there was no being in the universe but God. No sun, nor moon, nor planets, nor stars, nor angels, nor men, when God sat alone in His dignity, wisdom and power. Now, you think, if you had been before His Throne, how closely He would have viewed you, and how He would have scorched your heart; how He would have marked your thoughts and weighed your acts, and with what in terest He would have regarded your faith, hope and prospects. With the same degree of interest does He re gard you as if there was no other being in the world or universe but yourself. He knows you unto perfec tion. “ Canst thou by searching find out God ?” Think of His eternity ; what mind can grasp it? None. An in finite, unknown something that no lan guage can describe, but we must think about it and act in reference to it; we are on our career to it and will Boon be there. What idea will give us the faintest conception of its ceaseless course, its untold ages ? Let us sup pose that at the end of every thousand years one grain of sand is removed from earth, at some time far off in eternity no land would remain; in like manner let the water of the world be removed at intervals of one thousand years, drop by drop, at some period no THE CHRISTIAN INDEX AND SOTJTH-'VrESTERN BAPTIST. water would remain; but the unbounded ocean of eternity is none the less. But suppose again, the earth to be en circled with a narrow ribbon, again and again till the whole earth is enveloped, let the ribbon be figured from one end to the other, now you have a line of fig ures about six million miles long, and we can scarcely read a line that we 1 can span; at the end of every thousand years remove one figure, and you will at last have reached the end of the ribbon, but not the end of eternity: it still rolls on, there is no end to it. A ring is its fit emblem. God is un changeable, “the same to-day, yester day and forever.” You can’t number the ages of His eternity. Can you set a boundary the reaches of His power; can you measure His arm ? In the morning of time He said, “ I am the Almighty.” Think of His power, as it appears in the creation of all things. He had but to say “ Let there be,” and it appeared; “He spake and it was done; He commauded and it stood fast” ; He said, “Let there be light and there was light.” With Him it is a word and a world ; He spake, and where there was naught suns and planets ap peared, shining in their respective or bits in the heavens. He spake, and where darkness and silence reigned legions of bright angels flashed into being to sing His praises. All power is His. It is true, we see power manifested by thousands of agents in thousands of ways. The eye has power to see, the ear to hear, the tongue to speak, the mind to reason— but God gave it. Flowers delight, music charms, and beauty captivates—but He gives the power. Light flies and illu mines all things; lightning rends all things in its course; death puts all things under its feet, but it is all the manifestations of His power. He speaks and nations are born; He speaks and nations die; He speaks and the earth quakes, and cities, the pride of nations and the work of ages, in a moment are engulfed and lost forever. The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at His reproof. The incar nate God stood by the grave of Laz arus and with a loud voice said, Lazarus come forth, and he came forth. Neither was that the neplus ultra of His power— there was power enough in that word to have resurrected the world if the last man on earth had been dead and buried with Lazarus. “ Marvel not at this : for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear His voice and shall come forth.”—John v : 28. Let our souls stand in godly awe of Him whose frown would hurl all the angels from heaven into the bottomless pit; whose smile would raise up all the faithful from earth to heaven. He st^v g u a “I am the Almighty God, walk tifiou J. Tota Me and be thou perfect.” He is the Omniscient One; canst thou fathom that thought—omniscience ? As well might one attempt to number the ages of His eternity or to scale the heavens and bind the Almighty upon His Throne ; His wisdom is infinite, eternal and perfect. The Apostle Paul, in contemplation of the fact, exclaimed, 0, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God ; how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways are past finding out.” “Who hath known the mind of the Lord, or who hath been his counsellor ? That would be like lighting a candle to the sun.” The wisdom of this world, worldly wisdom, policy and oratory, are to Him foolishness. We judge of a man’s knowledge and wisdom by his acts, by his productions in the arts and sciences. You read a book, it is the thoughts of a good and wise man. As you turn and read you say here is brightness of imagination, there depth of thought, here a correct judgment, there stability of character, here purity of heart, there is warmth of soul, a towering intellect, a gigantic mind. Then if you would know God read His autograph, His own hand writing as it is seen in the works of creation, in providence and the Bible. “The Heavens declare the glory of God, the firmament showeth His handy work, day unto day uttereth speech and night unto night showeth knowledge. There creation glorified his power; there beauty, order and preservation glorified His wisdom. When this world was made and fitted up for the reception of man, then the morning stars sang to gether, and all the sons of God shout ed for joy ; all the works of creation declared God’s glory, but not in the highest degree ; that remained for the work of redemption. When He brought the first begotten into the world, He said, “And let all the angels of God worship Him.” Then the angels ap peared tp, the shepherds of Gallilee, praising God and saying, “glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will to men.” Many of the attributes of God were manifested in the works of creation and providence, but only in the work of redemption, as it is shown in the Gospel his full character to be seen. Here c attribute has full scope to em p If in concert with each other. G; at it. the mystery of godli ness. “Canst the u v y searching find out God ?” We form an estimate of a man’s true greatness by his works. You see a machine, it is wonderfully made, beau tifully constructed,answering admirably the noble purpose for which it was de signed. You look at it with admira tion, and say here is enl us, the work of a master mind. God made man; he is wonderfully and fearfully made, made a little lower than the angels, made in His own image, and stamped with immortality; gave him a spirit that might be inspired by His, and thus attuned for His love and praise. A soul with such large desires and noble aspirations that this world with all of its beauties and pleasures, honors and riches, will not satisfy it. The world is too poor and time too short; it demands God and Heaven for its possessions and eternity for its progress and development. But God’s wisdom and love is better shown in the scheme of pardoning mercy—the plan of salva tion. After man had lost the last ves tige of the Divine image, the last spark of love for God and holiness, His love followed him up far out from the gates of Eden, and open up for him a way of return, a way of reconcilia tion and peace, through the incarna tion, death and resurrection of His son. Was there ever wisdom like this? It is infinitely above the conception of men or angels. Was there ever love like this? Who can comprehend it in all of its dimensions ? “Canst thou by searching find out God?” “Known unto God are all His works, from the beginning of the world.” Before He said, “let us make man,” before He took up the first handful of dust of which to make man, from whom all the human race sprang, all the nations of the earth stood before Him, as it were, and He read the history of each nation, of each family, of each individual; He scanned every thought, heard every word, and marked every act of every in dividual that should ever live on this earth. As Watts wrote: “Eternity with all its years Stands present in Thy view. To Thee there’s nothing old appears, '* Great God there’s nothing new.” In the language of the Psalmist we say, “such knowledge is too wonderful forme; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” “Canst thou by searching find God, etc.” Thus far we have been treating prin cipally of God’s character, but doubt less Zophar bad reference to the deal ings of God, in His providence, with Job. Why, Job, were your servants s'ain, your oxen stolen, your sheep burnt with fire from Heaven, your cam els carried away, your children killed by the whirlwind, and you covered with boils ? These, why all these 1 Who at times has not been at a loss to read Providence ? and pray with the Psal mist, “Show me thy ways, O Lord, teach me thy paths.” Clouds and darkness are round about him but righteousness and judgment are vatL habitation of Thy throne.” The history of Job has been a won-, der to Jeekers.^tfrot'^l 'None like him in the earth, “A per-' feet and upright man, one that feareth God and escheweth evil, and y€t none in earth so deeply afflicted.” Why did God give satan leave to afflict him so, is the question—one that has interested many. God had declared him the best man living. We are taught that He did it for His own glory, the honor of Job, and the perfecting of his moral character, the explanation of provi dence, the encouragement of His afflict ed people in all ages, and to make a case, which, being adjuged, might for ever be a useful precedent. His histo ry is full of instructive (and to the afflicted, tempted saints,) comforting thought, that whatever God allows to happen to His people is for His glory and their honor. Job realized that it was good to be afflicted. But it teach es that riches, friends and honor are no security against poverty, disgrace, ruins and affliction; that earthly pos sessions are all uncertain ; that to-day a man may be a prince, to-morrow a beggar; to-day many will cry hozannah, to-morrow crucify him; to-day in floried health, to-morrow sorely afflict ed. 2. That the holiness and happiness of the Christian is the torment of the devil, and with all his malice he is tempting him to dishonor God, but that he has no power to defile and af flict the saint but what is given him from above. 3. That the Christian should not think strange of temptation and afflic tions. As Peter says : “Think it not strarge concerning the fiery trial, which is to try you”—the trial of your faith being more precious than of” gold that perisheth. St. James says: “My brothren count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations, knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience, but let faith have her perfect work that ye be perfect, wanting noth ing. We learn in the history of Job, as we do elsewhere, that whom He loveth them he chasteneth.and the se quel of his life shows that all things work together for good to them that love the Lord. The last days of a good man are sometimes his best days ; his last comforts his best comforts; his path, like that of the morning light, shines more and more to the perfect day. His pessessions were just doubled. He had daughters, in whom he took great pleasure, and, as their names imply, his last days were his best, full of hope, prosperity and peace. His life was long; he lived till he was satisfied—his end was peace. Who would not live his life to die his death? But the question is personal. Canst thou find out God ? In making the acquaintance of a good and wise man you desire to know how he regards you. Are you anxious to know how God regards you ? He says, “I love them that love Me.” The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him. Jacob is the portion of his people, He has kept him as the apple of His eye. “Be thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.” “Canst thou by searching find out God?” * jpisirict Ifteetinp. For the Index and Baptist.] Minntfs of the General Meeting of the First Dis trict of the Friendship Association. The General Meeting of the First District of the Friendship Association was held with County Line church, .Macon county, Georgia, Friday and Saturday, the 28th and 29th days of January, 1876. , The introductory sermon was preach ed by brother W. F. Duncan, from th/j Colossians, ii:18, 19. 18th verse * f-Let no man beguile you of your toward in a voluntary humility and Worshipping of angels, intruding into ihose things which he hath not seen, (vainly puffed up by his fleshy mind. •T9tli verse—And not holding the head prom which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered i and knit together increaseth with the increase of God. -■After a bountiful dinner had been enjoyed, the body again assembled in the house at 1:30 o’clock p.m. Prayer by brother A. M. Rhodes. The meet ing was organized by calling our aged brother, James Horsley, to the Moder ator’s seat, and A. M. Rhodes to act as Secretary. There being no trotker present from the last General Meeting to give us in formation upon questions ot debate, the Moderator appointed brethren Isaac Hart, W. F. Duncan and J. M. Thornton to prepare business for the body. These brethren presented the following subject: Can the heathen be saved without the Gospel ? Argued by Elders Isaac Hart and W. F. Duncan. The hour for adjournment having arrived the Moderator appointed a committee consisting of brethren J. B. Howell, J. W. Sowter, J. S. Oliver and J. M. Thornton to arrange for preaching. Prayer by Elder Isaac Hart. Ad journed to meet at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. Elder A. P. Ashurst preached at night, followed by A. M. Rhodes. Saturday Morning, 9o’clock a.m.-- Met agreeably to adjournment. Prayer iby Elder J. B. Deavours. Elder A. P. Ashurst having arrived, furnished us with the subject which the last General Meeting had selected •as query for the consideration of this Mating; to-wit“ls the communion, fs practiced by our churches, Ammon ly known as close communion, Scrip tural ?”—(Postponed). It was then agreed to take up the subject of feet washing: “Is it the duty of member ship of the churches to wash feet ?” Argued by Elders A. M. Rhodes, Isaac Hart, J. B. Deavours, A. P. Ashurst, W. F. Duncan, S. Maxwell. The hour for preaching having ar rived, (11 o’olock a.m.) Elder S. Max well, from the Columbus Association, preached from the fifth chapter and twentieth verse Ephesians. Text— “ Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Followed by Elder W. F. Duncan. 12 o’clock—Recess, during which the congregation partook of an excel lent repast furnished by the brethren and friends. 1:30 o’clock p.m.—Met agreeably to adjournment. Prayer by Elder A. M. Rhodes. The question of feet-washing was again taken up and argued at some length by Elders J. B. Deavours, A. P. Ashurst, I. Hart, W. F. Duncan. It was moved, and agreed to that business be suspended to allow Elder A. P. Ashurst to urge the claims of the Southern Baptist Publication Society, located in Memphis, Tennessee; also to allow Elder S. Maxwell, of the Col umbus Association, to urge the claims of Mercer University. Business being resumed, the com mittee on business submitted the fol lowing questions for debate at the next General Meeting: Ist question—What are the causes of the coldness and indifference on the part of church members ? 2d question—When is the time for revivals ? 3d question—What motives should ' prompt us to obedience to the com mands of Christ ? The hour for adjournment having arrived, the meeting adjourned after prayer by brother John Whichard* Elder J. B. Deavours preached at night. It was requested that the brethren meet in prayer meeting to morrow morning at 9 o’clock. Sabbath Morning, January 30,1876 —After prayer, at 11 o’clock, the stand was filled by Elder S. Maxwell, who preached a moving Gospel sermon to the edification of the brethren and con gregation present. James Horsley, Moderator. A. M. Rhodes, Secretary. It was given out at a certain Sunday school that the children needed several publications for study and amusement, but the money to pay for them was lacking. Then uprose a timid but gen erous young man, who said : “Mr. Su perintendent, if you will secure monev enough for the Magazine and Visitor, I will supply the school with Little People." A Card from the Treasurer of Mercer University. Makers of Contribution Notes to Mercer Uni versity, will confer a double favor by remitting at the earliest possible day, interest and install ments now due, and past due. The Ti easurer will then be able to do what he is expected to per form, viz: pay promptly the salaries of the Professors at Mercer and the Teachers in the Mercer High School. His post-office is Wash ington, Wilkes county, Georgia. JOHN T. WINGFIELD, sep23tf Treasurer of Mercer University. 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