This is an old motto that has stood the test of centuries.
“Perseverance conquers.” Yes, to keep pace with the progress that is now
going on along every line of activity, requires not a little energy.
Nothing short of a struggle is necessary if we are to master the many
problems before us as individuals, as a community, as a nation, and also
as a church of God. It has been so in the past. Kingdoms and empires
were reared, often out of a state of chaos. The Church, also, was
harassed and rent by schisms within and vicious attacks from without.
Yet it stands to-day firmly resting on its imperishable foundation, the
“Rock of Ages,” Jesus Christ. But to weather all these storms, both in
church and state, there was need of much perseverance. Indeed, from the
beginning to the present day, it has been a case of “Perseverando
vincit.”
Even in our church work here we have need of a great amount of this
trait. The fruits of our labors are not so readily forthcoming as we
would wish. Some people, in their utter blindness to all that pertians
to their moral and spiritual welfare, will, in spite of our best efforts
to enlighten them, prefer to spend their time, their money, and in themselves, for instance, “nickelodeons” and other “five-cent” demoralizing institutions, rather than take active part in Christian work. So cheaply do they value their souls!
Hence, we have need of much perseverance. But let us not forget that
in this case, as well as all others, with the help of God, “perseverado
vincit!” Sermon by Rev. Carl J. Segerhammer.
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