The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-20
OBII UARY.
REV. CHARLES HODGE. D. D.

REV. CHARLES HODGE, d. D.
After over hafa century service professor In the
Princeton theological Seminary Rev. Charles Hodge,
D. D.. who has enriched the literature OF the day BY
contributions Of the greatest value died yesterday
the age OF eighty years. Though best known in hs
capacity OF a leading Presbyterian divine. and ons
who, above all men Of American birth,
mad best reduced 70 writing tho doctrines
OF his, faith, he has left behind him
works which afford evidence Of large srudition and
profound research student all his lifetime he had.
before old age Its shadow his intellect given
10 print his ideas on thcmos which now engage the
worlds attention. Darwinism and the theories Of
the latter day sceptics have been analysed work
which but lew years since camo fresh from his
hand aud the doctrines OF the Presbyterian faith he
defined In o volume which has been received all
the worla as the authentic version OF John
Kuoxs religious views.
E Charles Hodge belonged TO good old New Jersey
family, who were people Of some means and who's
wished above all to their son teacher or 'the
Wordu over three score years ago he atten Ged
Princeton College, and was pupil IN tho seminary
In which OF late no filled u high role. There be
showed evidences OF scholarship which encouraged
his friends 10 look for great things from him, and
soon aitor graduating he Was sont TO German
university. where no became prodccns In Oriental
languages and further enlarged hts knowledge OF the
classics. There, AS ut home. he became marked
assIduous and talented student He was iavoritc.
too, account Of the sweetness OF his disposition,
anu leaving his alma mater ne received many u.s.
surances oi the kind remembrance which would
soon became noted tor hts learning and depth Of
thought and years ago ne assumed the CHAIR OF
systemalio theology IN Princeton Seminary, which he
held OF his death. Ia the discharge Of hn
functions he strictly conscientious In temper he
mild, manners aiabe, and all VINO ever had any
association with him look back upon their u
pupilago Win rccolocttons which MIS- kind actions
madc pleasing. The favorable impression he
made upon all VINO came 10 contact with him was
vol .attested six years ago, whom on the
semientennIa OF his proiessorship there assembled
at Princeton representatives OF all the Prssbyteri
colleges In the country aud many others Of unsec-
tartan character There also delegates the
Church OF Scotland and Ireland and number OF
students from the German universities The most
upon Mr.. Hodges character, and tho sum OF $4,000
was subscribed as a testimonial to him.
OF late DR.. Hodge had retired from the active dis
charge Of his functions, has son. Dr. A. A. Hodge
taking hts place the chair Of theology. Hc main
tanned g tho last hoxsyer bis aounanss. o. mind:
learned controversy ION religious and philo-
logic subjects. As an author DR.. Hodge
him thrcc volumes systematic theology. which
have translated Into languages
been accepted text books by Presby all ovos
the world and BY the Congregational seminarios In
New England. lie has also written a book on Dar.
winism various commentaries on the spissIcs Of Paul
aud other volumes on kindred subjects.
lie leaves a vile and seven children. Three OF
these daughters, all married The four In
the ministry the eldest niiing his former poslslon
the next, DR.. Q. w. hodge, occupying the chair OF
apoloQeiics. DIR. Hodge, dcathbed was surrounded
by wife, his daughter and three sons, two OF whom
urc assistant professors the Theological Seminary
He never lost CONSEQUENCES throughout his malady
and Tuesday spoke at length with Rev.
Dr. Adams, OF New York. About ycstsr.
day he fell into stupor, and actually slept into
death. Az Washington, while attending the funeral
OF Professor Henry, he oxerted himself aud
brought nomo sick by mis- WIFE, Ho never arose
from his bed he funeral will take place on saturday
Tho news oil DR. Hodges DEATH winch took place as
ak O'Clock r NJ convey cd 10 the trustees OF The
Theological Seminary while thcy in session and
cast quito gloom over the meeting. To-day tho
Board will take action on tho sorrowfui cvonL