Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1869-02-24
[from tho Hartford (Md.) Democrat
The Funeral Services Of Rev. James
Glasgow Archer, at Ohurchville,
Md, Jan. II, 1869.

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Glasgow Archer, at Churchville,
Md, Jan. II, 1869.
We have heretofore published an
account Of the sad disaster on the Par
Handle railroad near Pittsburg, by
which the Rev. Mr.. Archer, lately o.
this county, and two other persons
lost their lives 1t is seldom that any
occurrence has sent so universal d
thrill of pain through this entire com.
munity, as that caused by the news oi
this melancholy accident. Mr.. Archer
was well known TO almost every one
in this county, either personally OF
through his extensive family connex-
ions. His amiability Of character had
inspired n deep love throughout the
circle of his acquaintance, while his
talents had induced bright hores OF
future usefelness. These hopes were
all shattered by the news which flashed
over the wires the day after the acci.
dent. The spirit had been rudely
torn from its dwelling place, and Ct
the man, who, in his short career had
won so much love and respect, nothing
remained but the senseless clay, brnis.
ed and broken. A large concourse OF
sympntbising friends assembled on
the following Sunday, at the residence
of his father, Mr.. Thomas Archer, 10
pay the last sad tribute of love and
respect, and followed the remains to
the Presbyterian church, at Church
willie, where Rov. Mr. Hillman, of the
Grove church, opened the services by
reading the 18th chapter Of John,
which was the last read by the deceased
to bis congregation, on the Sabbath
previous TO his death, and from the
22d verse of which his text was taken
on that occasion Mr.. W. II. Cooke,
of Havre de Grace, preached the ser.
mon and afterwards Mr. 'Finney de-
livcred short address and DIR. A. NJ.
Hills, of Clear6eld, Pa, elder of the
church Of which deceased was Pastor,
then spoke, giving very feeling nc.
count'of the services Of the deceased,
and Of the high estimation in which
he was held by the congregation over
which he bad charge.
At our request each of the above.
named gentlemen has kindly furnished
us with the substance of his remarks
made on this funeral occasion, at the
Presbyterian church at Churchville,
Jan. 18th, 1869. As these discourses
were all delivered extemporaneously,
we do not profess to give the exact
words. but The substance is believed to
be correct. We understand that the
Rev. Mr.. Finney remarked that he
has never seen as large a concoursc OF
persons at any funeral at that church
since he became Pastor Of it in 1872,
81 years ago, except when the lament
cd Judge Archer-uncle of the dc.
committed to the tomb.
THE SERMON by REV. Mn. COOKE.
"Thc Lord gave and the Lord has taken hway;
blessed be the name Of the Lord"
In view oitihe great calamity we
deplorc. / think it best to direct your
attention first TO the blessings with
which God has honored our brother.
The life given and sustained, had its
origin and support in tho power and
providence Of the Almighty. To build
that physical frame; TO maintain the
spirit TO which the immortal life, that
has fed, inhered all things wrought
together in concert Of action, by Di-
vine command. During all the years
he has lived, he has enjoyed the bcnc.
fits of the covenant, whish pledges the
present order Of nature for the susie.
nance, welbcing and perpetuity Of
the race, until the secopd advent of
Christ.
A body icarfully and wonderfully
made, and soul with capacity,
through the new birth, of receiving
and retaining the images Of God, were
the gins of Heaven bestowed upon him
in common with myriads. as benefits
blessed. not as in themselves, but in
the sublime results possible TO be
achieved through their dedication to
holy purposes
A kind and particular Providence
cast his 10. in pleasant places. aud
gave him to goodly heritage. lie al
ways had n home to which he was
welcome. The earth, as thcservant
,f the Great Master, supplied His child
with food and raimont. Civilization,
as the band maid Of the Lord. opened
her schools to train tho mind. The
Church tnught him the plan of Saliva
tion. The family, the law of obedience,
and the discipline of love.
As lite advanced to youth, the grave
question arose, how can man be just
before his MakerY The desire of tho
heart, the conviction OF tho under
standing, the aspiration of life, found
expression in yearnings after personal
salvation. The cry Ct the soul was,
"What must ! do to be saved" The
answer of revelation, "Believe and
thou shalt be saved" was responded
TO in the obedience OF Faithi and the
natural man became new man in
Christ Jesus.
In this house Of God, | believe, he
first profcsse his faith before men.
Laterin life, at the bar Of conscience,
n calling must be decided upon. In
what avocaiion can ] serve God TO
most advantage, with the talents l
possess, is problem which cvcry earn
est man must solve Praycriully,
and in that light given aim, the de
ceased determined that the path OF
duty led him 10 the Church, TO per
form the services OF christian
minister.
Accordingly, by literary and
theological training, he prepared him
self for the great and responsible
position.
He then appeared before his Presby-
terry, gave evidence Of pieiy, learning
and aptness to teach, and was licensed
TO preaoh the everlasting Gospel.
In the providence Of God. the peo
pie Of Clearfcld, in the State of Penn
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