New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-18
DEATH OF DIR. LOBDELL.

the Rev. Henry LobdeiI VI. D., Missionary OF the A.
b. c. f. VI. at Mosu died in that city on the 2Sth OF
March ast. Following SC soon the announcement that
Benjamin, Soudder and Poor have ceassd from their
abors the intelligence il calculated to awaken pro.
found6st feeling.
DIR. Lobdell was born in Danbury, Conn.,. Jan. rs,
1897 and consequently % years and months old
al the time of his death. In his early boyhood ha
manifested that eageness forstudy, and that persistent
purpose in carrying out bis plans which were so oon
spiouous in his character during his brief manhood
At about the age of sxieen be determined upon tho
study Of medicine though he was then but poor
farmer boy wholly dependent for the means OF support
upon bis own exerfions. Possessing however daunt-
less resolution he began at thus time his studies with
out doubt OF the sue cess of his plans His daily la
bors at this period occupied necessarily considerable
portion of his time, but every moment he could call
his own devoted in preparing for the profession ba
had adopted. His religious life had not yet begun,
though his mind often engrossed with tho great
problems of the government of God and the destiny OF
man. Upon these themes be thought earnestly and
with singular profoundnoss for his age though at
this time they were TO him only matters OF specu-
lation. Before his twentieth year, his reading OF
medicine had been extensive and accurate than
that of the majority of students attending thor ist
course of medical lectures. lie had also by this time
acquired the rudiments of the Latin and Greek Ian
guages and now by series of provdental cir
cumstancos which is not here necessary TO relate IN
duced TO apply for admission 10 College, determined "
enjoy one year course of collegiate Instruction
which was all that his means would allow him 10 hope
and then finish his medical training. He entered
the Freshman Class OF Amherst COIrke, SeptomDerv
1915 and at once secured position OF high Intellectual
character and scholarship. Religious Impressions
which he had formerly received were now deepened:
and very early during his first term in College he dated
Bis conversion TO God. In a letter dated October ID,
ls45 now before us he says: 81 have a. length oon-
secrated myself TO the service vi my God. Praise
" Him. that He has looked down in mercy mo, and
" Crawn me by His omnpotent power to give myself
away to Him." His religious change was radical
ard comprehensive one. His life and plans all becamo
new. Very naturally in the spirit OF his new birth no
felt that he must preach the gospel OF Christ s de-
cision was made to study Theology, and this even
though bis pecuniary resources with the aid OF teach
ing were barely sufficient 10 carry him through sn-
ole wear of College. But by unwearied industry, by
the closest economy and the aid Of friends raised up
by Providence, be able to complete his course,
and to graduate with very higs bonors IN inc CLASS
which he originally entered
His attention was specially called to the evangeiza-
ton of the world after his conversion In mo
last term of his Freedman year DR.. Scuddcr visited
Amherst College and left upon his mind an impression
which never OFF I'LL he bad consecrafed nimset
to the missionary work. This iuii determnnuon was
made during his Junior year in college. With the
yieor which always characterized him he oetermineo
10 preach tho Gorpel as missionary physician, ana
all bis Efforts from the time he formed tfgs resolve u
he entered upon the work were scdulousy devoteu "
ths end He graduated in isi9 and near the close OF
1881 he set sail on his mission, having received ms
full diploma as Doctor Of Medicine from tho nedica
Faculty of Yale College, and having also been censea
and ordained TO the Gospel ministry by congregaiona'
Associations in Massachusetts and New-fork.
The amount Of work he accomplished between hIs
graduation from college and the time Of ms leaving uo
country is surprising II is greatly 70 DC iearea ues
in the ungeared assduity with which ne pursuea hs
tbeoIoea and medical studies were sown me seeds OF
his early dissolution His early examinations IN neil
cine and theology we've well sustained Dr. Loodc'i
was DO superficial student The accuracy AMI NOR
ouehness of his knowledge were rarely SURPASSED
th memory extraordinarily reientye, with psroep-
tons quick clear and comprehensive, and aDoVe oil,
with will which no obstacle could overcome Is swerye
Il ba UNA n
weeL that which ordinary minds would have done no
more successfully IN moaths In his class " college
no one had better reputation Tor profound ssnos'
ship than be- and wherever he was known ne ieh inc
impression not only Of wonderful energy cut OF
remarkable depth of mind. Few Lave exoItad more
hopes Of an influential career. -,
His religious expe renee profound endconsisten;
His re even after its new birth, was often assaieh
nv sreculatiye d.nbs and difficulties n Religion, but
tiese always vanished in the clear ght sleo upon ~
vine truth by his communion WIN yea ING ',,n...a,
enee OF bis heart mover iailcd % say I'D 30 1.J
Convictions respecting the being and character o. 20"
Tic writer Of there lines bad abundant kh1nFuxo "a
he profoupd nature Of Dr. LIS iDteese aal
re.rScting religion but be also can les. ''J
~ s5 eIrya, res utsd from renewed vislis 70 40
ana "a ~ closer conservation to the Divine
| service. .;., v,.. hs,,,, rcdo, ,vor,,
| f-o-s Die nuspces Both es physician and preacher
| L .,sve prosnise OF wide usefulness. In thes move
roest Of inquiry among NohAmmcdans now ssoming
80 significant, great hopes were eniertainec maj Dr.
= peculiar character would 1T hnn toy grsAt proia-
rence and power These expectations the Master has
blasted. Dr. Lobden has ceased hv earthly toll. A
wife ard two infant children in his desolate home
tie tanks OF the Jfns mourn his loss, and the weep
ing friends OF nssons and Of she world sympathize
IN their esrs. Ii II not merely few friends who have
suffered bereavementthe world has endured loss in
the carly depsrue of this gifted and devoted msaion
ary Who shall supply that loss 10 the darkened and
burdened racey Who will take up the work thus laid
aside and labor with DIR. L. spirit and energy for Tia
| conversion Of thin whole world 10 God