Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-01

terest from 1881 to 1884. Many remem-
Der these scenes. They were years Of
great labor and anxiety to him. During
this period his health failed him and he
spent year in connection with the school
at Castleton. During this period / was
an inmate of his family. L learned to
love and esteem him more highly than
before, and this opportunity of commun-
ion with him was source Of inspiration
and profit to me in my life and future
ministry. 1t was year of great profit to
me. l remember my joy on his return
from the southern part of the state to
again labor near me where l could enjoy
his society and benefit by his counsel and
rich experience.
am reminded by this event that my
time is near at hand, and may I receive
the lesson of the hour. The Lord has
taken him in his best time, and now we are
permitted to come together to receive this
last lesson from his life and death. have
loved him and all his family circle, and
my prayet is that we may all be gathered
at last with him around the throne of God.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hall, the
following hymn was sung:
Servant of God, well done
Rest from thy loved employ
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy Masters JOY"
The voice at midnight came;
He started up to hear;
mortal arrow pierced his frame
He fell, but felt no fear.
Tranquil amid alarms,
1t found him on the field
veteran slumbering on his arms,
Bene ath his red-cross shield.
The pains of death are past;
Labor and sorrow cease
And, life's long warfare closed at last,
His soul is found in peace.
The benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Mr.. Steele
At the conclusion of the service the
casket was opened and an opportunity
given for all to look for last time upon
the noble features of the man of God who
had closed life of labor on earth for q
rest in Heaven. The services of the oe-
casion were of a simple, quiet character
BETTING memorial of one who had SO
fully and quietly performed his sacred
mission. The scene was made more Deep
ly impressive by the mellow sunlight
throwing its shadows over the face of the
dead, as his people gave a farewell glance
upon the venerable form of one they loved
so we'll.
The procession then wendell its way to
the beautiful hill side cemetery, where as
was beautifully said Gas this spot was
conseorated to its sacred purpose by his
prayers, so now we come again to con-
secrate it by laying his. form within its
bosom"
The services were concluded with q
benediction by Rev. Mr.. Hall.
The coffin was decorated with a wreath
and crown, and just before the burial
beautiful cross and crown of flowers were
received from friends in New York, which
were placed with the others.
The arrangements of the occasion were
all conducted in a quiet manner without
display, and with noticeable order under
the direction of Charles l.. Penfeld Esq.
Thus has passed away another and the
last Of the venerable clergymen who have
been connected with this community.
Aiken, Howard and Walker, and surely
we may ask where are the fathers? 1t
has been our privilege, in this instance, to
life of singular purity,
fidelity and success. We fingered over
its beginning, its progress and its end.
We have stood by the bier of the revered
man of God, and have been brought face
to face with the sterner realities of our
human existence. And what is the les
son "Mark the perfect man and behold
the upright for the end of that man is
peace" A man of enduring influence
has passed away. He began his career
in no exalted station with no extraordi-
nary advantages above others. But by
fidelity and inward principles, he acquired
inward power and attainted to large
success. Tempted as human beings are,
yet he held fast his integrity, and tried
as all are he did not falter. He sleeps
amid the graves of his people, and while
the autumn leaves shall fall on the spot
where he lies, afectionate kindred never
ceasing to regret, will mourn the fond
husband, the kind father, the thoughtful
brother; humble villagers, among whom
he loved to mingle, will sometimes visit
the hallowed spot and continue to corrow
for the beloved pastor and faithful friend,
and their faith shall be strengthened as
they remember the end of the upright and
the peace of the perfect man