Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-05-24
VOL. 35, NO. 36-WHOLE NO. sos.

house," pointing to house near by,' occupy il
with your family, and they shall lack none Of the
comforts of life while live."
The kind offer could not consistently he accep-
ted, though often repeated and the writer contin-
ued TO reside twelve miles distant yet as pastor
ne was never forgotten by the Genel al and his
FAMILY, and has had abundant reason to feel that
the ministers of Jesus, however poor, had one
friend that slcketh closer than brother" And
when the dead, small and great, stand before God,
will not the Judge say TO him, Come, for asmuch
as ye did those things to the least Of INV brethren,
ye did It unto me-" Will there he no witnesses
| OF Jesus there who will bear testimony. saving.
Yea, Lord, Ire did it unto me- for was hungry
and he gave the meat, thirsty and he gave me
drink, naked, and he clothed me, SICK and he Wis
tied Inc, in prison, and he came unto me-"
His charities and works were not extorted by
importantly, or the pressure of obligation, or ap-
peas 10 conscience, nor was it for the purpose of
display, for his charities were in secret; nor did
he give tIthe Of his abundance aaS when that
1.-THE was exhausted send the poor empty away
lie pracficed self-denia Tor the gospels sake for
while he contributed TO the support of the gospel
at home and abroad, the entire furniture of his
own hospitahIe mansion was less in value than a
single article that sometimes adorns the parlors OF
clergymen. And, while he clothed the naked, his
SIMPLE wardrobe attire cost less than n single gar
ment worn by many dgntary of the church.
| But he understood
THE GREAT DOCTRINES OF RELIGION PRACTICALLY
Where did lie learn, if not in the school oil
| Christ? He erred at times and doubtless erred
often. But when convinced did not the heaving
bosom, the fearful eye, and honest confession
show the sincerity of his sorrow? Did he moi
always ask forgiveness of his fellow men? Ii is
believed that this was his practice in all cases. Nc
matter how poor, despsed or degraded the man
whom he had offended, he confessed and asked
forgiveness, and made restitution. I" ! like your
views of repentance" said he. "Genuine sorrow
humble confession, and forsaking Of sin, are the
only things that can bring peace to the sinner, oil
make him better man." He understood forgive.
ness also, and practiced it. No matter how grea
the provocation he had received, If the offender
relented, and acknowledged his fault, the starting
tear, tremu'ous voice, and cordial embrace, show
ed that he was restored to favor and to friendship
How beautifully is the gospel adapted to the
wants of the world" he would say; "God must
love The penitent more than he sinless, and the
forgiven penltent must love God more than those
who never sinned.'
Such were the views, feelings and conduct Of
President Harrison. Such they have been at least
tor SIX yeBrs past. He is beyond all praise or cen
sure. He will be unmoved by our lamentation OF
eulogies. | shall not he accused of acting from
interested motives, but have written under EN-.
barrassment, from u consciousness that could
not do justice TO the man whom the nation de-
lighted to honor. have written as you perceive
without forelhought or review, aud if you think
II will tai subserve the interest of religion, OF
serve to'inforn the minds of any not favored will
a personal acquaintance with the President Of
that it will increase in he public mind sense o
national bereavement, you are at liberty to pub
fish it.
Very respectfully,
HORACE BUSHNELL.
To WIN. t. TRUMAN, Cincinnati.
Cleves, April 29lli 1S4i,