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with the promise of the holy and represent Com.
forter.
While we mourn, We would not forget to grate-
fully acknowledge Thy mercies. We, bless Thee
that Thy distinguished servant, 10 whose mortal
remains we are now about to pay our last tribute
OF respect, was permitted to live out the allotted
period OF human existence, and attain his "three
score years and ten" We bless Thee that for 40
long time we were allowed to rejoice in his coun
sels, his affection and care. We thank Thee that
during the last hours Of his life the privilege
granted to his friends in this quiet retreat OF home,
70 minister to his wants and soothe his dying pill
low. We rejoice that in his ustrious life we have
! will honor" We render Thee thanks that above
all our precious memories, we reflect that in
early life he devoted himself to Thy service; that
he ever profoundly venerated Thy character and
reverenced Thy Word; that he loved the ordi-
nances and institutions of Thine house, and that
in his transit rom earth he was enabled, as we
humbly trust, to say, "Though walk through the
valley OF the shadow OF death, will fear no evil,
for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they
comfort me-"
May the rich inheritance of his life and the sad
remembrance of his death be sancti6ed to eter-
nal good.
Especially do we implorc Thy divine blessing
upon those who sustained to the departed the ten.
derest of all human relations and whose hearts arc
to-day oppressed with the deepest affection and
sorrow. To Thy gracious care and keeping we
would fervently commend her from whom thou
hast removed beloved husband. 7fT7
Thou hast laid Thine hand heavily upon her.
Yet may her language be, "The Lord gave, and
the Lord hath taken away: blessed be the name of
the Lord" May she be supported and sustained
in this trying hour by the consultations of the rei
gion OF Jesus, and hear the kind voice, "In little
wrath hid my face from thee for moment, but
with everlasting kindness will have mercy upon
thee, saith the Lord, thy Redeemer."
Remember also, in tender compassion, we be-
secch Thee, the children who mourn the loss Of an
To ham and oh;
and establish with them Thine everlasting cove
nant. May grace within them triumph over the
repining OF nature so that each one can from the
heart exciaim, Though he slay me, yet will
trust in him. ttF
Impart the consultations of Thy Word and Spirit
to all who to- day mourn that they shall no more
see the face Of one who was bound to them by the
ties of kindred and affection. Enable them 10 q
quesce in Thy sovereign will to confide in Thy
compassionate love. sFor the Lord will not cast
off forever. But though he cause grief yet will
he have compassion according to the multitude
of his mercies. For he doth not afflict willingly,
nor grieve the children of men," yt b -.
This bereaved household this large circle of de-
voted and long-tried irends, those with whom Thy
the familiar intercourse of domestic or social life
we commit unto Thee, o Thou Great Dispenser
OF all events. praying that this impressive lesson
OF Thy Providence, which we now called to
learn, may result in the best good of our undying
souls through the sanctifying influence of the Holy
Spirit. ""
And now, Lord, we would implore Thy blessing
upon our stricken land Enable Thy servant, the
President of these United States, and those imme-
diately associated with him in administering our
national affairs, to suitably improve that act Of
Thy Providence which has removed from their
midst counsellor and guide. Direct the minds
of all who occupy stations of authority and inffu.
ence, to recognise their dependence upon the
Great Arbiter of human destiny, and the sover-
eign Of nations. And bless the people throughout
the length and breadth of national domain.
May they feel though the right arm of their
strength is broken, and peris to our peace and
prosperity impend, cit is better to trust in the
Lord than to put confidence in princes" The
Lord God be with US, He with our fathers;
let Him not leave us, nor forsake us; that He may
incline our hearts unto Him, to walk in all His
ways, and TO keep His commandments and His
statutes and His judgments which He commanded
our fathers. .@
And now, Lord, go with US, as we follow to their
last earthly resting place these mortal remains Of
human greatness. We 60 to deposit these sacred
relics in the house appointed for ali living. there To-
sumber amid the ashes ofthe and dear, and the
sleeping dust Of those who upon these shores planted
the germ ofthe institutions under which we dwell
Almighty God, we beseech Thee, go with US; let
Thy visible presence cheer the heart of every
As we resign this body to the tomb,
there to rest till summoned by the last trump to
rise, glorifed and fitted for the renewed and final
abode of its exalted and immortal spirit, may we
be cheered and entertained by the power Of living
faith, and BY the hope OF glorious reunion In the
world of light and love. a<a., 80,
and sacrifice Of our Lord Jesus Christ, 70 whom
with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, the
praise of our salvation be ascribed now and for
ever. Amen.
The procession then formed, composed wholly
Of males, without carriages, and at half past one
moved from the residence to the tomb upon an
emnence in the rear of the mansion, north. This
is upon the Webster estate, and in the centre Of
what 10 called Winslows burying- ground. The
remains of Governor Winslow lie here; also those
of Peregrine White, the fret person born in this
country of the Pilgrim stock. ..s. .....,...
The procession moved in the following order:
FUNERAL CAR, ur.-.a.l.
(drawn BY two elegant black horses appropriately
draped.) $3.50
= s. PALL.BEAREns. ess .fs
Asa Bswett, Seth Weston, n-
Seth Peterson, Tilden Amss,
Fletcher Webster and Sons. 4
James w. Paige and John ]. Joy and other Rela-
tives. "-f
Domestics of the Mansion. ~ ~. .
Workmcn upon the Farm . ' hs-.'..
Attending Physician and officiating Clergyman.
Selectmen of Marshdeld.
Committee of Fifty of the Citizens of Marshfeld.
Governor and Council.
President of Senate and Speaker Of House.
City Government of Boston.
General Pierce and Mayor Seaver.
Edward Everett, Rufus Choatc, Hon. Abbott Law
renee, and George Ashmun.
City Governments Of Roxbury, Charestown, and
Cambridge.
Delegations from other Cities and Towns.
Delegates from the New York Historical Society.
Delegates of the New York Bar.
Delegates from the General Democratic State
Committee Of New York.
Friends and Neighbors.
Citizens generally.
The procession marched to the main road, and
thence by another entrance west of the mansion
at slow and solemn pace along the ave-
nue. to the summit Of the bill in the ground above
named. Upon this summit is the enclosure made
BY Mr.. Webeter's special order about one year