Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-19

Luown and most beloved in Richmond. His pastoral
abnrs here for 81 years have exceedingly endcared HIN
10 his congregation Gentle, amiable kind and cour
leos. with a heart full to overlooking with bencvo
cnce' with charity which included in the wide crc Ia
nf his affection all the lost world for whom the Re-
deemer ded-always under the influence of the most
kindly feeling for all men and the tenderes sympathy
for The afflicted he associated with his people a. Their
spiritual father and guide lie delighted IN the Gospel
Christ cruciied his constant theme, and ne loved
especially dwell in his preaching on the bright
cheering topics Of christianity. The mercy Of God
the tender and kind invitations OF the SAVIOR the sooth
ing consultations OF Religion, and It's glorious hopes
constituted the burthen Of his preaching, and when set
forth with great animation, the most moving paihas in
an eloquent style Of compositon aided by delightful
voice and fine manner, gave to his preaching peca
liar charm which all appreciated lie dearly loved the
Liturgy of the church, and its eloquent and holy
strains he presented God the prayers and praises u
hs people, he often wept. Love To God and love to
man da cit in his bosom and pervaded his conversation
and sermons. lie could seldom speak Of the dying
love of Christ without tears and, like tie beloved
APOSTLE whom Jesus most loved, and whom he greatly
mbrd in character the prevailing sentiment Of this
ur.d Minister of Christ during his latter years was
s. little children, love one another. y that his BE-.
we'd people may remember and obey thus cody sd.
monit,on They all love him, and well they may; for
there are few Of the younger part OF them whom he
did not receive in those arms now Geld and stiff IN
DEATH and the baptsmaI font dedicate them 10 Gods
service and admit them into the Church OF Christ and
make them heirs of all the precious promises OF the
Christian Covenant. o. that they may never forget
the obligations then assumed for them, ard that they
may moi, Ly failure 10 comply with the conditions II
salvation forfeit that rich inheritance the title 10 wlch
was then bestowed upon them. Most of these 81 Eis
flock who now mourn his loss, also had their earthly
appiness cemented by hun in holy ma,rmony The
large body OF COMMITMENTS now worsh'PpnS N
the Monumental Church, were all, with very !ew
exceptions, admitted TO that sacred means OF grace
by the impos.tio Of his hands IN the Apostolic
and beautiful rite Of confirmation. Often have they
assembled around that chancel before which his venc
rated remains lately lay cold in The embrace 1t at
and seen that much mved form lbs met with life,
within their knecng circle, and heard tia, gentle ard
dear VOICE, silent forever, invite item IN The m>
ailrctionate TO the spiritual feast oil ihir Lord
and receive from his hands the emblens OF The oiuc
fed BODY and shed blood of their dying RsGremfr--
Brethren let the memory Of these consecrated scenes
of the communion Of Saints never fade from yoGr
minds, and never forget the faithful teaching ri hs
gody old man. Few among you, who so lately i'
lowed this beloved pastor 10 his last resting place On
earth, have not been led by INN 10 that cry OF We
dead where his dust will lie, until summoned on tie
resurrection morn by the afchangcs trump, to new
and eternal life, and have there seen him commit your
loved ones TO the grave in the solemn service OF your
church. and with the trembling accents oil The deepest
sympathy and tenderest love Remember, clsn, these
solemn scenes, and o, prepare 10 follow them TO the
tomb and him TO The BLISS of Heaven lie loved So
cal and friendly intercourse with his people, and a!
have enjoyed his sprghtly and cheerful CONVERSATIONS,
and heard his fatherly advice and spiritual encourage.
ment around their firesides.
Never did the writer whose opportunities Of opseF'
walton have been constant, during the last i've years,
known Minister who equallcd Bishop Moore, IN the
Kindness ffeqnency and efficacy of his attentions p
the sick and the afflicted The genteness and kind
ness of his Mariner the depth of his sympathy, the
soothing character of his conversation, his happy and
tender mode Of presenting the consultations ct the
Gospel, all accompanied BY prayers OF the most ap.
proprae character and Of remarkable ervor, rendered
this department of his parcchia duties enlinch''y
pleasing and useful Truly, did lie love his dcarpe
ple as he wont to call them lie was The friend
of them all. How often has the writer heard hun
mourn those Of them who are impen'teni, seen
him weep for Them and heard hs eJaculalory prayers
ascend to God their behalf iio" often has he seen
him bear the commandments of his flock in his heart,
and OH his lips the throne Of Grace and pray Godo
strengthen their faith, and confirm them IN all CHRIS
tan graces, and in all good works.
Who withhold the tribute OF admiration Tor such
character, tho would desire more enviabe lot than
his Enjoying for 81 years the high privilege OF de-
clarng the glad tidngs Of the Gospel to ransomed SIN
ners-bcoved by all, emnently successful both IN his
ministry and in his Episcopatc, without enemies h.s
death has Lcen like his life, gentle, cnim fall Of love
and hope and peace. Let II be repeated, he had no
enemies, for he just aud upright in III his alngs,
he had tender regard for the reputation and feelings OF
all, and spoke evil of any. and who could che.
IRISH aught but love aad reverence for fu! Of
venerable form and benevolent face as he walked Tie
streets His best euogum the love and veneraton of
the whole population OF Rchmond-the tears Of thu IN
mense assembly that thronged the Church Of hs H.
neral; yes, of all, old men and marons young men
and maidens and children. Who can forget the sob-
which were heard throughout that vas, crowd: Who
was not impressed by the unparalleled mutudes
which swelled his far heightened funeral procession
To crown so lovely litr, God awarded him death
such is granted 10 but few Of his ministers lie en-
Jal thar Ito IN he last
sual physical strength and mental faculties but lie IN
paired, except his memory. lie continued his du'es
to The end. Two days only before the last vista
ton which he died, he oficioted and preached at
funeral. His address was ex,emporr, aud snch vas
his energy, animation and ervor, and such tie niiu.
of his exortation, that old christian OF another
Christian society, said ''surely this must be his last
last message 10 Richmond" II was So Two days AFTER
he obeyed the call Of duty, and commenced in his euh
year, journey Of $50 miles TO Lynchburg, TO pcrorn
Episcopal functions. He arrived in Lynclburg, on
Thursday, the 9th of November On Friday, lie a.
tended Divine service in the orenoon-in the afternoon
he met at The Recors house the candidates for connf
nation, and made them very admirable address on the
qualifications for that holy riten the evening he at
tended service again and alter sermon by one ~ h's
presbyters, lie made address, which s represented
TO have been characterized by pathos, animation anu
energy in the highest degree. Eyes that seldom @ept
sninsed with tears, and some OF the most harden
ed in impenitency were softened, when the old and
with outstreched and trembling hands, aud irrvrnt
love- hcraded for the last time the good tidngs Of lie
Gospel and enreaicd them for Chrtsts sake TO BE- e.
conciled TO God That night after day spent usefny
in his sacred office; and only about three hours after
his voice had proclaimed in the Temple Of Cind the gra
invitations Of his beloved Saviour, the fatal shalt
pierced him which skill could extract. Feeling On.
well little after midnight he 10 call for help,
bu, his strength falling him, he fell the h'"r, and
lay there helpless for time before his returning
strength enabled him make himself hParG W Hcn
raised and placed his bed, he found 10 be labor
ing under violent attack Of pneumonia IL hstd
for five days, suffering but very uc pam, aud during
most ofthc time Generally he was in profound
supor, but occasionally he reused up, and his eyes and
countenance would for little while resume their usual
intelligent ard benevolent expression. When thus
himself, he resigned, calm, full of peace and hope
and free from all fear. When asked whether there VS.
nothing to be done in reference 10 lis temporal ALIAS
he said no, that every thing had been attended ot''
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