Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-06
Services nj Mr.. Grceiey's Funeral.

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The services were solemn and impressive
commencing with funeral march on the or
gan and the chant de Profundis." Miss
kellogg sang 81 know that my Redeemer
Liveth, and Rev. Henry Ward Beecher de-
livered an address, referring to the solemn
occasion which had brough the people togeth-
er.
The remarks of Mr.. Beecher were sug-
gestye tribute to the traits of character which
distinguished the great journalist among men.
He said the multitude which pay tribute to
the memory of the deceased are confined to
no party. Among the mourncrs are people
of all shades of political opinions and pre-
JUDGES. They all love the departed for the
love he bore humanity. Like all men he had
his faults, and had made serious errors in his
life, but he aimed to make humanity's cause
his cause. Horace Greeley was greater than
his politics. Horace Greeley gave the
strength of his life to education, to humanity.
and especially to the poor who could little
help themselves. He had great heart that
longed for sympathy. Though lie may not be
remembered by those memorials which carry
other mems names down, he will be remem-
bered throughout this land for those great
qualities of mind and heart which make his
character commensurate, as it were, with the
genius of this great Republic His influence
has gone out to teach nobler manhood to the
mechanic, and the laborer, and the farmer.
What more can we say in eulogy Of the
character of the illustrious dead. He,
| through long and not untempestuous voy-
| age, has reached the shore.
| After the singing of "Sleep thy last sleep
| by quartette, Rev. DR.. +. ii. Chaplin made
an eloquent and fitting address.
He said: To-day, in the freshness Of his
great sorrow Horace Greeley is laid by the
side of his wife. AS pastor and personal
friend | cannot here now attempt to depict the
worth and greatness Of the departed journal
list. | trust the time will soon come when his
worth will receive its due in large edfice
and by better hands than mine; and yet no
encomium is any way necessary Few men
have been thoroughly appreciated for the true
nature of their character. A career of homes
purpose and benefcent tenderness proclaim
itself throughout the land. Horace Greeley's
epitaph is written in the homes throughout
the length and breadth of the land. Wht re
are now all party and religious differences?
| ask you to consider here what it was that
brought forth so much love for this man.
Horace Greeley struck for what he believed
to be right until his mind and heart gave way.
He lies dead upon the field. Let me remind
you that Horace Greeley's life was remark
ably practical one. No man, it seems to me,
was more given to practical purposes than he.
How many lives has he stimulated to whole
some energy? How many great interests Of
education, and science, and progress, mourn
him now? All these tributes to-day testify
to the recognition of the virtues of this great,
good man. The President of the nation joins
in this tribute to the patriot and the man
(Murmurs of applause.) Ii was not his Off
cial position--he held none; it was not even
his uuquestonablc genius il was the attrac-
ton of pure and simple goodness. The hun
dreds of toil-worn men who yesterday waited
for hours to look upon the face of the dead,
were not drawn there by mere curiosity
They went to cast last look ct the features
of one who had been their constant and untir.
ing friend. The doctrine of large trust in
man, however qualified by experience, is the
origin of all noble effort. If we believe that
all honesty is in the markets, that there are
no uncomfortable souls, then | say it is far
more preferable to have full if often de
creased trust in humanity. This | believe
was the moving principle of Horace Greeley s
life. Goodness is better than greatness. 1t
brings us no nearer to God. All religion con-
sists iii love for our fellow beings. We can
all aspire to this greatness. Let me take oc-
casion to urge Mr.. Greeleys views of Chris
tanity. He lived in the essential truths of
Christianity. He leaned on them his weary
head and weary heart, and died. The longer
| live the more am convinced that in Chris
tianity is the only real solace and consola-
ton. Weary with the turmoil of life, | know
that my Redeemer li7eth. In Horace Gree
ley recognize proof Of immortality. He
looks from the troubles OF II sureing world to
to the peace of the grave, where the wicked
cease from troubling and the weary are at
rest. l thank God from my heart and soul
that when all this world was fading from his
eyes he remembered: 81 know that my
Redeemer liveth." 1t was the triumph of his
life and of his death, and now as we take our
brother from the church which has known him
so often, but will know him no more let this
b. our lesson: 1--WE know that our Redeem
er liveth" Farewell, dear friend; farewell,
noble associate; farewell, great champion.
We know that our Redeemer lyeth, and God
grant that we may know it when the light of
this world is fading from our lives.
Dr. Chaplin next made a touching prayer,
beseeching God to grant that the lesson of Mr.
Greeley's life might have its effect on all. He
prayed for blessing on the members of Mr.
Greeley's family, on the country and on the
people and that the bereaved members of Mr..
Greeley's family might find consolation in
their aifiiction.
Angels Ever Bright and Fair" was sung
by Miss Wieneoke, and the services were
concluded with the benediction by Mr.. Cha
pin. After the benediclion had been pro-
nouneed the lid of the easket containing the
/ remains of Mr. Greeley was raised, and an
opportunity was afforded Tor all who desired