New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-15

made the name OF brave oiu Ahurc" '"S a Al I
tasteful, and it hung like milestone around tue neck
of Henry Clay. And the sermon published unaer
the title of "the Government Of GOd-Deslre III,
was of great Importance. The great thought OF tpe
sermon was that Gods Government over the worid
was desirable, because it was a moral Government,
a Government OF laws and administered by motive
All the glory of God said he, in his law and Gospel
and all the manifestations Of glory to prihcipaiies
and powers in heavenly places, depend wholly
upon the fact, that men though living under
the Government Of God, and controlled accord
ing to bis pleasure are still entirely Tree
and accountable for all the deeds done 10 inc pogy
Well worthy was this sermon to be counted with
the sermons of the Elder Edwards, while it excelled
them in the power of condensed expression when
often struck like tbundsrbot. This established bis
fame as New England Theologian. In l9l0 no was
transferred to the pastorate OF the hrst church III
Litchfeld, place OF much influence, Inc Tegua iI
sessions OF the Court brought hearers from all parts
of the State II was then also the seat OF the eael
and most renowned law school in ew.Enghnd
He him self pronounced the sixteen years OF his labor
there the most laborious Of his life. lie found Time
for many extra parochia labors Not merely the
parish of Litchfeld but the county, the state, the
country, the world, was his field. lie was no sooner
established in Connecticut than he began TO Work
for great public interest The Mission Board was
established, and he made powerful suxiiiary N
Litchfeld. The most eloquent sermon OF All hn
works. preached while the Legislature was IN
se,siop. In New. Haven, might BIO considered
the beginning Of the Temperance Reform. ,; ne
was among the founders of the Common Ldgca;l9n
Society," anterior to tho American EdaS''ou ooe If
end of the American Bible society,"; he "as s;ooi
ths nr,ncipai contributors to religious peiiodiSai
DESIGNED 10 act upon the Unitarian detection: nc
assaulted it directly, not merely answering ns ~,
tacbs In sermons delivered III Boston, 9'ieui aua
Worcester he sustained these attacks. Hls sermon
On the Faith, once delivered to the Saints at Worces'
ter was like a bomb thrown into the camp OF the
Uniarians. LII 1875 the reaction against Unitarian.
ism had proceeded 70 far that fourth Evangelical
congregational Church was formed la Boston, and
be was called to 1t. He was now 10 his 5lst year.
and in The f1llness Of bis power. His principle III
preaching was like that Of the apostle whom he most
resembled, "by manifestation OF truth commencing
ourselves 10 every mans conscience in the sight OF
God" The success Of his efforts there was greater
than had been seen since the great awah-
sning. Though the Church had been dis
banded the effects would remain forever,
and Boston, with all its surrounding re-
gion would exhibit Tor ages 10 come the traces Of
biz labors. One of his publications while In Boston
WAS the Elk sermons on intemperance, which had
Lad effect surpassed perhaps by no other pup 'ca-
ton in arousing the attention OF all thoughtful Peo
pie to the great peril that was then hanging over
our country. In Litcbfeld, three or four nles
FROM the village, was little hamlet where were
some OF his valued paiishioIers There was
family in one house which included father ana
son.in. law, with the wife and daughter Going
ter in an agony Of weeping. IL flashed upon his
mind that he knew what the matter was. lie drew
his chair close ~ her, as he said and asked hef:
"Dear madam which 10 1t !" She covered hel
face and said, "Bolh." lie went home and
began the preparation OF his sermons; and i9i
lowed the theme week after week I'LL all the
six had been discharged hot into his parish.
The result was that one of the two was thor
oughly reclaimed, and the other died at least
respected Those sermons were repeated In Boston
in connection with the formation OF the Temperance
Society, and they had had circulation and effect
far above the spraions of any ordinary authorship
They have been read with tears Of thankfulness by
Ho.ientots in Southern Africa, aud DR.. Bacon re-
melnbered the report OF AL English missionary, long
years ago, who said "our Ho,tentois think that Dr.
Beecher is the greatest man in the world" From
the beginning OF his ministry the idea Of ultimate un
ion aud cooperation between Presbyterian and Con
greg ational churches was dear one TO BIN. lie
was quite sensible OF the pre- ndices existing but he
had full faith in the power OF tine to overcome
them. lie advised the provision in Presbyterian
churches for great meetings for Interchange of opin
ion lie hoped that the free spirit of Congregations
asm ia Ncw-England would soon pervade the
whole Presbyterian Church. Accordingly when
called TO the Presidency Of Lane Seminary, Pres
byteran institution, be had nc hesitaney III accept
ing il frem difference Of faith. At the age Of almost
three score he went TO establish new home at the
great West Bat charges OF heresy, SIAN
der and hypocrisy were preferred against
him. great system OF agitation arising at the
disruption Of the New England portion Of the
Presbyterian Church would be baiIled If DO were
permitted to take quiet possession Of the Presidency
ana the memorable prosecution carried on Tor
years ard years. DIR. Bacon animadverted severely
upon the author u IT, After seeing 800 preachers OF
The Gospel formed under his Presidency he returned
to Boton. But though prevented by age and infrm.
ics, he still loved TO speak for God upon opportun-
ty, and when utterly dlmued iu Thought his
greatest delight was 20 sit here and listen TO tue min
stratious feeling that, IN some 1iIn way, the voice
was his own ami that be was concerned in the care
of the congregation. He had no artificial dignity;
he was every way aud everywhere ample 10
child, yet he wa, not ignorant OF human nature.
think no had that ready intuition of character which
seems innate IN some men, aud which some men can
never acquire, in the school Of painful expert
enee His affection FOR friends 10 whom he trusted
aud with whom he took sweet counsel, was Ike
little boys love for his dearcs. playmate. And
when almost al other things had passed
from his dim memory the names of some
OF those dear friends OF hs hborous ycars, who
had been AZ his side in high endoayor and ia times of
comfort, came 20 him with beam Of gladness. Ii
was only few days ago that one whose privilege it
was to come aud see Lin, Inquired If he remembered
Il distinguished divine In Connecticut. The name re-
called an image to his MUD. Then the question was
put: :" lon remember DIR. Taylor?" "1cs; he VAS
part of me- Such his life for those with whom
he had lived in the service of the Gospel. Long ago
he had requested TO be buried by the side OF Dr.
Taylor for, said he "the students the young men,
will come and SEQ where Brother Taylor and ARE
buried, and 1t will do them good" Tomorrow they
were going TO 10y these remains 10 the grave opened
by the eide Of the grave Of that dear friend OF his
His intellectual character was altogether peculmr
Keen, ready, logical, discriminating in his thoughts
Thought wac pleasure; thought WA some times rap.
tuIe 20 his mind. With ready command OF nervous
diomatic English, bic expression Of bis thought was
clear ind powerful. lilo had not a. poetic ia,agina-
ton, yet be had imagination. just that kind and do.
sioqasnt lie had insSiaation aS had ' SSmor '- a.,
ways breaking forth, and with this combination of