Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-20

teman, he added q sinsularly pleasing amcnity,
lie was kind to all, Tor he loved all. Ills bene
violence overflowed towards all mankind. His
! venerable appearance and eOuntensnce, beam.
Ing with love, disatmed enmityt his sprigh,.
iy and entertaining conversation, attracted old
and young 10 his society. lie presented religion 70
view IN all her most pleasing and attractive graces
More austerity OF manners would have failed TO vii
back hearts long al,enaied from the Church. Create,
s,ernness IN the exercise ot his authority would
have strengthened and perpetuitcd the prejudice,
entertained towards his office. But he seemed &c
have been happily endowed with the very qua little,
asa man, a christian and bishop, which pcculiarl,
hcd hun for the cxisencios Of the church. when n,
entered upon the duties OF ner Chef Shepherd
Having guided the Church committed by the q real
shepherd 10 ms care, safely through her early diff
culues, having ~'tncssed the reh ding of her aler
churches, the extensive revrNl OF true religion
through all her borders, the urn 4 her formerly
alienaied children TO her BOSOM apijly increasing
attachment to her eSeeilcncies a fast growing es
TEEN, and respect even among those without he,
communion, lie well deserves for her sake as wei
rs Tor his own virtues the love and reverence of al
who love the Church at God Truly, God has bles
his labors and those OF the cody man no has nie.
him OF late years IN the Episcopal Office. When hs
came To the Episcopate OF Virginia, there were IN
the ID ocese only or actively aboring ministers
now there are about 95, most Of whom minis;,
Eealously at the sacred altar. Never, probably
was there Dish % more universally popular. and
more aTuenily loved 10y his ministers and ALI the
nembe Of the church under his Episcopal cn,r.r
bst II Is IN hrs paIrcha charac Rector of the
Monumental Church Congregation, that he is Lesl
known ano most beloved IN Richmond. His nlsopl
ahors here, tor ~ years have exceedingly
hun To his congregation. Gentle, amiablc kind and
courteous, with heart full to ovc' flowing with be-
neNoerce, wrh charity which included IN the wide
ci'eIe ct his Ii ciIon all the lost word for " hom
the Redeemer ded-aways under the innuene. al
the most kindly feeling for all men and the tender
est sympathy Tor the air cted, he assoc ited with IN.
people as their spiritual father and guide lie de.
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slant theme, and he loved especially to dwel. in his
preaching on tie bright and cheering topics of chris
family. The mercy OF God, the tender and kind
invitations OF the Saviour, the soothing consolation,
OF religion, and lis glorious hopes, constituted IN.
burthen oi his preaching, and when set fprth with
cCeai Animation, the most moving patho. in an elo-
quent style OF composition, aided deig hIful VOICE
and me manner, gave tn his preaching a peculiar
charm which all appreciated. lie dearly loved the Ii
turgy OF the chusch, and rs IN lis eloquent aud hoIy
strains he presented to GOD the prayers and or,i.ss
OF MS people, he often wept. Love God and Owe 10
man dwet m his bosom ami psryaded his CONVERGE
ton and sermons. lie could seldom speak ofth- dv-
Irs owe OF Christ without tears; and ike the he
loved Apostle, whom Jesus most loved and whom
he greatly resemnled IN character, the prey,itny
sentiment OF this aged Minister OF Christ during his
later years was little chIdren, lova one another"
o. that his brrcived peOp C may Temembcr and
obey tins cody aumouit;un They ali love HIM,
aui well they may foo there few vi the youn,.
er part OF them whom he did not receive IN those
| arms now cold and suf IN DEATH and at the hapiis
maj font dedicate them TO GODS service and admit
them INTO the Church of Chcisi, and make them
| nelrs OF ri the precious promises OF the Christian
! Gov nani. O! that they may never forget the Oh.
cations then assumed Tor them, and that thew may
not, 10y failure to comply with the conditions OF sal
vAIOn forfeit that rich inheritance, the title TO winch
was then bestowed upon them. Most of thos. of
his hock who nov mourn his loss, also had their
earthly happiness cemenIed 10y him IN holy ma:ri-
mOny. The large body oGcommunicants now Sor-
with very few exceptions, admitted TO that sacred
means OF grace 10y the imposition Of his hands in
| the Apostolic and beautiful rite of confirmation
Often have they assembled around that chancel be-
lO.e which his yenera'ed remains lately lay cold
IN the embrace vi death, and seen that much loved
form instinct with life, within their kneeIIns
circle, and heard that gentle aud dear voice. now
silent forever, invite them IN the affeclInonnte
tones TO the spiritual feast OF the Lord, and re-
ceive from hi hands the emolems OF the cruci6ed
| body and shed blood of their dying Redeemer
Bre hen, let the memory OF these consecrated scenes
/ OF the communion OF SAINTS never fade from your
m nds, and never forget the faithful teaching OF this
cody Old man. Few among you, who so lately
followed this beloved pastor MS last resting place
on earth have not been led by him TO thar CITY OF
the dead where his dust will lie, until summoned
on the resurrection morn by the Archanseps trump,
10 new and eternal life, aud have there seen HIM
comm. your Ioyei ones the grave IN the solemn
service OF your church, and with the trembling &C
cents OF the deepest sympathy and tende.est love
Remember, also, these solemn ScGnes and o. pre-
pare 20 follow them 10 the omO, and hun 10 the bliss
OF Heaven! He loved social and friendly inter.
course with his people and all have enjoyed his
sprightly and cheerful conventions and heard his
tathery advice and spiritual encouragement around
their hresdcs.
Never did the writer, whose opportunities Of Oh.
Servation have been .nt daring tie last FIVE
years, know a minister who equaed Bishop Moore
IN the kindness, frequency, nd efficacy of his al.
tentons TO the sick aud aifl ctei. The genteness
and kindness Of his manner, the depth OF his SYM
pathy, the soothing character Of his conyersaion
his happy and lender mode OF presenting the conso.
ialions Of tie Gospel, all accompanied ny prayers
of the most appropriate character, and Of TemaTka-
bic eryor, rendered this department Of his parochIa
duties emneni!y pleasing and useful. Truly did
he love hla dear people, as he wont To call
them: He was the friend Of them all How often
has the writer heard him mourn over those of them
who are lmpenltent, seen MN weep for lhem and
heard ms eJicu. a,ory prayers ascend to God on
lner bchii' How c',en has he seen him bear tho
COMMITMENTS OF his lock 10 hts heart and on hIc
lips TO tue throne Of grace, and pray God 10
strengthen their iailh, ami Confirmed them in all
christian grace, an1 IN oil good works.
VINO can withhold the tribute Of admiration for
SIch chaTac e!s, who you'd desire a more enyiable
.ot than hsi Enjoying for ffty-f5ur years the
high privilege Of declaring the glHd tiJngs Df the
Gospel to REASONED sinners he owed by ali emf
ntn succe'siG DO 10 his ministry and ~ Epls-
c'pi'c, without ouemias, h5 d.aih nas oeen Ike
his life, gentle, cain, iui Of love and nor. and
| peucei Let ~ nc repeat d. he had no uEcnies for
he vas Jrs. and upright ~ al his dealings; lie E.d
tender regard iur the reputation and feelings of Ill
and neser spoke cyl. Ui any-aud who could cher
in lug but owe aEd reverence for one so fu of
love 70 al? The a Izsns Of kirhmrnd loved TO &c
his venerable form aud ben VIOLENT face as he walk.
ed the streets. His brst Cul0gIum Is the love AZ a
yenerniion Of the whole population Of Rchmond-
the tears u the Immense lssenir'y thai trUnged the
church Ut HE funerli. yes, o all, Od men and ma
trpns. young men and miIdsus ana chi drsn. Who
can forget the sous whc1 were heard throughout
that vast crOwd7 Who WIS not Impressed by tho
unparalleled mul'tudes which swe.,ed his far
len thenru funeral prorcssron2
To crown 50 lovely If, God awarded him
death such 10 granted 10 on, few 81 his ministers
lie enjoyed all the real blessings Of life TO Tho last,
with unusual physical strength, and mental faculties
but little impaired except his memory. He con.
tinued his duties even T. the end Two days on
~ before the last visitation on which he died he
otFciatsd and preached at funeral, Iii, address
was oK,empore, and such was his energy, animation
and ervor and such the influence Of his e1hort tipn
that and I'D Christian OF another Christian society
said "5urely this must lie his last message to Rich.
mond" r. was -, two days after he oDcycd the
call Oi duty, and conmCnc,d, IN his 50th year O
journey Of so miles 10 Lynchburg, TO perform
Episcopal functions. fle arrived IN Lynchburg on
Thursday, j,n Of November. On Friday, he at
tended divine service m the forenoon-ln the az.
tornOon he met o.. the Rsctors house the candidates
for confirmation, and made them a very admirable
address on the qualifications for that holy rite-in
the evening he attended divine service again and AZ
teg a ssrmon by Of his presbytsrs, he made an
address, which IS represented 70 be characterized by
rathOs, animation aud energy In the highest degree.
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