The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-09

Eansrai oil VI . Las~ Kew. FreAer1ck Grove, |
-onary IN Spanish america.
5Au s.SNvIcEs IN THE BRocsR STREET Baptist
<HURCH-ADpREss or TIE REV. Mr.. EorT-AF-
YTcTIAs SCENE, ETC.
the funeral services Of the late Rev Frederick Grove,
whose offerings San Miguel, San Salvador, Panama,
and subse ueni death this city, recorded in sasar
GAYS and yesterdays HERALD, took place yesser-
say in the First Baptist church, corner Of Broome
and Elizabeth streets. The commodious church
xas early fnei by members Of the American bpie
ONION, citizens and strangers, who took deep '"'
serest in the ces, and frequently eyinced ther
sympathy by copous tears when aluson was maze 70
che treatment which the deceased had received IN span
Ssh America large attendance OF the clergy,
among whom were the Rev. Messrs Mott, Han Baaer,
ssr,es Remington Sc &C. The remains were lia,ed N
conn in front of pulpit, and the brother the de-
ceased, with his widow, occupied seats near the coffin
e services opened with short address from tn Rev
Mr. Mott, after which portion Of the scriptures were
read The e62d hymn, commencing
sswhy do mourn departed friendss'
was then sung by the congregation; after which
The Rev. Mr. NoTr, who was deeply affected proceeded
70 address the assembage. To commenced by stating
that they had there Tor tho purpose OF earyg m
AYR He thought that the martyrs had been buried Before
his day and he did suppose hat nc should evor DC
called upon the sol Of his own free country 90 make
address over the ocdy Of martyr lhal tnsEnl op-
pressed hm absorbed almost every oher re scarce
iy patience dwell upon tee love OF Cnfstanty Oh
The marto consider the work q which ne rad been on
had sustained because every other consideration
swallowed IN the soaght--that he looked upon
partyr Stt Il became him % turn ava. from such con-
sderstous and as they strangers 10 tell them who
and what Re who now lay ~ death before them
and what il that had brought him there.
The Rev Frederick Grove was the Of a
British sahect and was born IN Belgium HIS father after
wards removed Bordeaux in France when the pro-
eeeded 20 Spanish America but landed at Beze, in the
province of Honduras aud instead Of returning 70 his
tive aad be there gave himself up to the dissemination
OF Ged's Word, and, in connection with tho missionary
there abored for four in the work OF the Gospel
The reverend gentleman here gave an interest
bag account Of the 6eceasea's travels in Spa
nish America and desailed his efforts for thirteen
years spread the Word of God among the Spanish pco-
PIE Having satisfied OF the necessity Of wide
circulation Of the Scrp4cres and finding that the only
sons accessible Sery defective, the Rev f. Grove
returned 10 Great Brssn and aumber of Chris
tans Ednburg and other places, who formed asse
citation FOR procuring improved edition Of the Spanish
Scriptures He subsequently visited the United States,
and secured the favor Of the American Bible Union,
under whose auspices an elegant translation vas
in conjunction with the friends of the cause in
Ia the Central Spanish Anercse States TO resume his
labors sustaining himself in the ded by teachiag and
disseminating The Scriptures, supplied him by the Ameri-
can Union In that work he lost his health, ais pro-
perty, and as they there that day, his life In May
the Word OF God and, as was his custom, at
tempted 10 procure booth or place for the sale
Of the Scriptures, but he encountered great deal OF
opposition from the curate Of the Roman church
n that place However, be sund suitable locality, and
stood up to distribute the Word Of God He raised no
tumuh there public meeting, he held no service
for Worship he simply stoaa under the rights OF the
sttuon Of che country distribute the Weird Of God To
citizens and TO others ws OF their own voluntary viii
would purchase or accept Of copy Of the Scriptures.
Bot ho~ was he treatedS The reverend gentlemen then
gave description Of the treatment which tie deceased
with account Of which appeared Saturdays HEs.LD
and proceeded Mr.. Grove applied to the native auiher
ties but in vain. lie then applied TO the Brtsl9
residing there--Henfy Fcotebut of avail although
he claimed his protection British subject, and the
correspondence already referred TO the result Mr.
Grove was then taken 10 one OF the ports and suffering
from Illness his life IL thrown into danger, his youni
weeks, without clothing his property his debts, his
prolonged. (Sensaton.l Al length, after undergoing
suerings Of serious character, he arrives at Panama
and through the Iercesson of some friends he pro
yded with the necessary funds and procured passa
New York city, where he remained but few short dsys
aud then died. (Sensaon) Last week, continued Mr..
Mott a coach might have been 10 draw up this
church and slender, wasted thin poorly clad man. with
but straw hat on his head accompanied by dark brown
o THIS country leave and enter this building They had
mot even a penny TO pay the coach fare, and they
nents provided for them. lie taken to the
Mescbester House, ana there took III, whilst bis young
wife watched over him with tender until last Satur
day morning. when the struggle wss ended, and his spirit
waited on high.
Mr Nom then addressed Mr. Groves brother in a most
affecting manner, ana through Interpreter, amidst
the tears Of the entire assembage, spoke a. fol
cIosey yelled beside the n;-My SISTER in Christ
look upon you here to-day as sister. We
roce thai by the teaching OF TINS good man pontng 10
the rcmans) yourself we're led 10 the truth. We re-
Docc that you have found the SAVIOUR Is great honor
that you have been permitted to share IN his toll ana his
sGfcrngs for Christ. Your heart, you have SAID, y
breaking, but Jesus viii heal H. (Seusaton) lie will
wi,c away ayour tears. You say that YOU desire the
II your friends perhaps the death cf your
husband may he the means of leading them TO
Christ and perhaps day you may be able "a
them and tel them OF your saviour You have
tho sympathcs and prayers Of all who love Christ and
they very many ia this country.
JuTne the delivery q these remarks Mrs Grove wep,
bhlery and the majority Of the assemblagc were bsthed
M tears
Aftrr Some further annroprtato reu,arks the
Rev. Mr. REMINGTON offered up fcrvent prayer, when
the seth hymn, commencing
"Giye rae the wings Of faith TO rise"
vas sung
The benedicion was theu given.
Rev Mr. MOTT then informed the congregation that they
the face Of the deceased and hundreds awaited
themselves al the opportunity after which the body
removed and, followed by large number 81 carriages,
ga conveyed 70 Greenwood Cemetery.
II was stated that collection will be taken up next
Sabbath the bcncn, OF the widow the Baptist
church.