New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-09
THE UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

ANNIVERSARY EXERClSES-ADDRESS 81 IhOt'
SCHAFF.
The Twenty fifth Anniversary of the Union
Theological Seminary celebrated last evening at the
Madison-square Presbyterian Church, which well
filed by the friends of the speakers whose efforts won
much applause. The Orations were five In number
Couture in its True idea" Tennis s. Hamn, lpsilant,
Mich; "The Inspiration OF Controlling Faith" j.
Henry House, gainesville, Ohio; The Patience of the
Ancient of Days" Geo. S. Payson, New-York City;
Does a Minister worki" Geo. NJ. Snyder Elmsford, N.
Y; Scientific Fatalism" John II. Worcester IT., Burl
ington VT At the conclusion of the Oratons diplomas
were presented to the graduating class 10y Norman
White, vice-President Of the College, as follows
Gasv AeI Yeg Yen Gy Walter L. ASeI Cant caterf1 l n n
y William B. C,T BIoGs ~ u S0. am Ga%O YsT
GIh S s. Davenport ESetR M John Ogden Gordon Pitt,
burg Pa. Granyie S a, Assisted Mas Henry l. Hamilton New
Hardin, SeyOn, N ~ Aaron Hartman Get'fGas
House PsiHosylle, One; Frank johnson, Lodi \ J.
S STn Man Mann A STt j. c Sohe Washington D. g.
Newton Otis Milo Mich; wsri Franklin y u George
F sSys E% @ % f c yy S
weh uhnbsvle Ohio Christian Winnie, Hr,oOndspo " -
Frank Wood Farms, John b worcester j., Baris
Prof. Philip schaG then addressed the class sub
stance, as follows:
GENTLEMEN: You have now finished your course Of
preparation for the high aud holy calling to which you
public usefulness. Great is your opportunity, great
your responsibility The Faculty dismiss with their
beg leave to address youa few parting words Of hrOterv
counsel. Remember, first of all the true bearing OF
theological study professional character schO
arshp good but holiness Is better We admire great
man but we respect and love good man. Genius is
free gift God bestowed upon few character is the
result of the combined action Of Divine grace and human
effort This is within the reach of you ALL and upon inns
mainly, the value of your public life must depend. You
have studied to little purpose II your studies nave not
made You more humble and devoted and charitable.
Ministers ought be the most honorable The most KIND
hearted, the most generous, the most vrtuous OF men,
Your learning and elOquence Will do but little good IN
by prayer The more we learn the more we hd 70 lear
and we how much more We shall know hereafter.
Theology is like a vast Gothic cathedral Alpine
mountain; the nearer we approach thelh Ihe Ranuer
they appear, Hndthe more recognize our own little
logical study looks 10 puoc III Is not merely
an exercise OF the mental faculties, an intellectual gym
nasium qualification OF literary curiosity but is all
for the good of our fellowmen theology should never
be separated the life Of the Church. and professors
should keep up Intellectual connection with priest
and pastors Throw yourselves into your public calling
with enthusiasm. Nothing great good be accom-
pshed without 1t. Theology inspires the mobiles, knd
o enthusiasm for the nObest Man must De ruled
nv some principle and controlled by passion 10
which all his pursuits in life must be made uDsefNsht
l. there nOber passion in the world than the love OF
Christ! Passion looks upon every human soul a. "a
fortress which be won for Christ, and 1T Succeeds
where learning and argument and eoquence fail Love
il the greatest ConqnerOr
An Unusual nun Der of your class have devoted them
selves 10 this work. These welcome TO the ranks Of
most useful band the true ciYzers OF the race the
teachers and DenefactOrt OF mankng Yea to you sBy
Blessed ye that God has called you 10 be followers
OF such = ST. Peter and IT. Paul"
Friends and brothers. cannot conclude these 1aTewell
words without recalling to your memory the venerable
patriarch our colleague and your teacher, who was
takeu from US in the midst Of this Winter term, with
sight clear and mind unnrOken, at the age or Olr
score years We ue5ly lament MS LOSS out vi us
Tor his memory and his abundant labOrs IN MS service
minister, extending through period OF bS years
have endeaVOied To descnpc. You may wen COUNT II
privilege that you were his pupils ana you VIII 40
tantcd pr skinner whose praise is III all the churches,
and whose spirit Is forever with Christ