The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-28
TwENTY-THao STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. HI. ID. NOrthr0p's Sermon "ln MemO-
riam'' Of the Late Henry j. Raymond.
The Rev. II. ID. Northrop yesterday morning
preached very eloquent sermon in the Twenty
third street Presbyterian church, upon death" ana
the Christians duty during which he alluded to the
late Mr.. Henry J. Raymond in most touching man.
The reverend gentleman took his text from job
xxi, %, lone dieth in his full strength" Public
men, he said, are. in certain sense, q public pos
session. Their life Is not thing for private inter-
probation; their death has effect and influence
felt beyond their domestic CIRCLE II has always
been considered to be the prerogatiye and privi-
iege OF the pulpit to take notice OF
the departure OF such, and draw there
from suitable lessons and admonitcns There has
seldom been IN this city more profound impression
caused by dsa h or a more universal demonstration
OF respect sud sympathy Occasoned thereby than
that witnessed during the past week. The reverend
gentleman then treated OF the general subject Of
DEATH remarking first that there is great deal OF
practical skepticism concerning 1t. But, notwlth-
standing this practical disbelief in the mortality OF
all things human, the work OF destruction goes on.
The circumstances under which death frequently
occurs are peculiarly startling and painful and are
calculated to make men attend periorce TO what
would otherwise be disregarded or dismissed with
only rassng .aougnt sometimes; moreover IT is
taken in a moment without prenl.."h. Spne
loaded train breaks through a rotten bridge or
plunges down an embankment. Some RECONSTRUCTED
or end aS boiler .ss ana BLOWS humanity up
smashing on an iceberg or taxes lire. and with fatal
rapidity Is wrapped in whirlwind OF 1ame-an
ocean OF water, but none to put out that fire.
The death or Alexander Hamilton, shot by Burr,
and that OF Harrison, Taylor and Lincoln, all Pres
dents of the United States, felt to be public
calamity. And now, lately, another conspicuous
mark has been chosen for DEATHS unerring dart
Mr.. Raymond was renowned journalist; had been
o high ohicer IN his native State and
representative at Washington; was extensively
known among our leading men and largely
and unrestricted IN influence and, therefore, 1t is
loud knell which has res0unded through the land
telling Of his departure. In the last place let 1t be
observed that there certain qualities and achieve
ments which outiive death. This is especially true
when man has been remarkable for personal viz
tues and deeds Of charity Stil further, when man
as been closely ldenuded with any great cause
which looks towards the welfare OF nation, or OF
any particular class OF the community, he must OF
necessity 0utlive the grave. There is no death Tor
the principles OF national justice and liberty and he
him memory that IS ever green. There Is many
name associated with our late national struggle
which will be as mperishable as the cOuntry's BIRTH
right, purchased with their tolls, their sufierngs
gave their steady light through all our darkest
hours we place. where the nation has placed 1t
already, the name Of him for whom the people
mourn. No one doubted MI; Raymonds
were immutably upon the side OF the onal right
eousness and unity When others falter ed this rock
was firm. On many questions Of the day his position
was not 80 forward as that Of some. but he ever
looked In the right direction and In his ideas and
sentiments was the avowed leader OF not few The
dispensation which removed him seems to be one not
the loss to reflect that he has lived to bear his test
mony and speak noble words where they were
precious, because needed. His public work was
done. The broken pentence the last he ever penned,
life, but not his influence. lie lives In what be has
d0oe and helped others to do. Requtescat ia pace.