Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-08
THE LATE DIR. CHALMERS.

Tho following eloquent tribute 10 the memory Of
TINS distinguished divine IL from the editorial columns Of
the Philadelphia u. \ Gazette.
great man has fallen IN lsraol-death has lad shi-
ming marx and the mind which swaycd m,lllons Ia of
earth M longer.
IL pleasing task 10 the services of one VITO
ms auo himself eminent IN the of reg on and
devoted exalted abilities to Tho nobles Of all pursuits the
diffusion Of the Gospel II melancholy thoughts for the
departure OF ne bright spift should m,rudc its smbe-
ness ~ lighted by the radiance which streams backward
over me path which he has ruddcn mud s pain losscn
cd by the happiness OF mind and heart his holy teachings
nave brought Ia thousands II Is in such spirit that
remembrance must he had of Dr. Chalmers
Few divincs have wen exalted q position nv the
quiet exercise OF surprising abilities It was tho lot If
o'hefs 10 pass through stormy odcals aud 10 breast enc
mics, and to be called 10 the danger Of losing life Had
ne o'en SO disposed, II might. perhaps have heen the
same WIN MN, but with The Of moral nov
er within hin-wlh the spirit of humility which be-
cnmc aud ~ part oi his vocation he rsho and Justly
upon moral power, and The truth Of r,r,op 10 mike s
way 10 sphere OF enlarged usefulness ns minister Of
the Gospel lilo opposed doctrines he did not believe
with all his ability but with kindness which d,sar,n,d
the controversy OF bitterness and he illustrated and en-
forced The doctrines he profess hy his own rule OF life
lie 'rccked his own redc,o IN the large shirt of the
Christian, and as power and eminenco became by degrees
part OF hs lornne the charge which exalted HIM IN
the eyes oimen. MA le him before his Gl more lowly
and devoted Christian. Evangelical religion tnupb, IL
So 10 look upon him as OF It's shining lights and
reverence and love followed his footsteps Yeas grew
upon INN only To augment his power AMI influence and
never was moral power shown with greater majesty than
who" IN accordance with his principle. he formed the
Free Church Of Scotland, and gathered about HIM some
two Thousand Clegymen, with their congregations n.
followers and supp ers Of his mt vemtnt.
II was no light trivial occurrence but deem and
asst undlng exhibition Of ised religious fceng-Nlany
OF tie clcigylnen were comfortably settled and many
were richyet they Iofl riches for poverty and gath,
cd alb VI their great esenplnr sustain his d,tormin
ton and exhibit their devotion their peculiar et
Of religion 1t was the work Of Chalmers. and his maj
independence dlsregareed all thought OF interest b
fore the strong and abiding convictions which his consc
enco approved
Dr. Chalmers was AT the head of the Free Church of
Scotland but his fame wat abroad upon the world and
his eloquence and peculiar power inoraIsl delighted
and instructed all whocalled themselves Christians Ills
name is familiar word in America well as in Europe
and his power broad his fame No spot or blur
stains the lar radiance whose has been ex,in-
gusheJ in death and his works live after him az iob,s
upon the pathway Of Christianity.
The death OF such n pure 80 hnW0r1Jp Sc
devoted to his holy calling Just and ablo in his of.
feosp eminent IN the worlds estimation and so rev.
erenced by Chfsiinns,-is n calamity of a character
which does not admit ofespr'sson in words The world
needs shch men too much mourn psr urc an
the interests of true religion feel that strong support falls
with them. Few indeed pass through life So quc,ly and
yet achieve 50 mnch md the yenefaed Uham, rs holds
in every heart place where grateful remembrance turns
to il with mingled sorrowing Tor his DEATH and rejoicing
that humanity has had such noble example and repio6
50 pure champion