New-York tribune., 1879-05-26

sneak of her without deep emotion. II WIS not long
alter the organization of the ant-slyery moyemeht
that his religious views began 10 change. rms was
probably the effect, IN part, OF Ms intercourse WIN
Qua kers and others. who won his aumiIa,inh S
their devotion 10 the ant-slavery cause. MS ,"ss
of confidence in the churches on account OF ther
attitude upon the slavery question dOubtifss hlai,
# al the easier foT him to discard systfnls ol
theology which he had uccrpteo p5 ihheii''l'r
m her .han conviction. But no change ever
disturbed hrs faith IN God or Ms Ietel- Ie
ence Tor Christ, or made MN lsS ressl",dIa -
10 the VIII 0i God, as he UNDERSTOOD H.
Though he discarded the doctrine OF verbal l'pldr
ton the Bible was 90 him the srandest ana hesi oi
books II WAS his yade-mecum AZ an uuie'' ~"
minister ever studied u more carefully OF was "I'
frriligr with lis parts able % quote III more 9-
positeiv. The great moral and spiriua trhIhs uld
glow upOn IT'S pages, wn!ch are the hntlIal , az,
necessary food of the soul, and that aUthehucdl'
thems. Ives ~ the mind and c0nscence OF hlal' ~
ac ented with all his heart. Tie was prominently
a religious man, Judging every question Di tHt iIE ~
est and purcst ethical standards Jesus was l" nii
the Prince of Emancipation ~ well a. the Ilhce oi
Peace lie always insisted that the c!ercai aPoo-
gists and defenders of slavery were laiae 70 IL
pr1ncinles and spirit of christianity, ANA iof tHS
hey called him an nhGel.
PRIVATE LIFE AND LAST HOURS.
OF Mr. Garrson's private. domestic and social HE
Ihardly dare trust myself 10 speak. man Oh more
spotess moral excellence III every relation OF iiic
have never known. As a husband father and friend
he was indeed a model, and his home was ever the
abode Of love and peace. HIS WIFE the youngest
Iyn. Conn. was noble woman and true helpmate'
Mr. Galrison's devotion, as husband and father
was ore of ms most beautiful characterstlcs. 10
never made his public relations an excuse Iof
neglectipg his family. Did one Of the children cry
in the night il was IN his arms that it was caressed
and c0mforted In every possible way. IN the care
of the children and in all household matters ne
sought to tighten the of bis Wife taking npon
blp1self burdens which most husbands and tathelS
Ia pinrs Ig al "a
which it was a delight to enter lie was never 50
happy when surrounded by ms Wiie anu en- VI rH
and a few favored guests. Under Ehch chtuhi-
stances he was at ms bcst-happy as DiFl GtiihI
witty and full of generous hospitality Ills iefeI
epce for woman was strong. and no one ever he:iU
from his lips word or sentiment that Couit ~ i"E
q blush to ser check. He had a tender IegdIu aot
the feelings of Others, and was always lhOugI'Aui
for their comfort ana convenience. lie was hihd
even to Une b0res that haunted his Office ana hOuse
consuming his precious time by their IDLE discOrs
To the poor and the unfortunate hs heart ana ms
purse were open. As guest IA othe holps ne
was great favOrite Children were drawn TO n'hl
by an irresistible attraction. HIS conversation,
though generally serious, often spaTkled Win WI
and fun. In now many iamiheS VII mo I"ulo ~
spekpu to-day with a tender fearful reverence
while the memory OF his gracious presence Us
guest viii be fcndy chensned ana proudly IahS-
mltted 10 their descendants.
Mr. Garrisons wIfu died several years ago. Two
of ms chldren-a son and daughter-iled III M
fancy. The others, five IN number four sons ana
one daughter all permitted 10 minister to ms
latest wants. he recognized them al, ana was
greatly cDufOTifu bN tUtlI lltHthtts O' 'hNiiiii-
while be- WAS get conscious thOugh uhapie 20 spceh'
thcv gathered around ms bed and sang hls iaYopte
hymns and tune5-amOng them these
Hejyos-Tnus Tar the Lord had led me on
Thus Ear HIS power prolonss my days.
Aud eyerv everng snail maze known
some fresh memorial Of bis grace
Cbyis1,as Awake. my soul stretch every nerve,
Ana press with yi-or on;
4 heavony race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
i1astsyGam.-R.sc Ey soul, and stretch Thy wings.
Thy better rorfion trfcr;
Risa from traus!tory things
To Heaven, thy native place.
ConGdeues-Now can my soul IN God rejoice.
loronougn.-Au hail the power OF Jesus name.
old Findred-Fsom all that dwel! below the skies.
Portuguese Hynn-Tle LORD ia my shepherd
Ieaox.-Ye tribes Of Adam join
WIth Heaven and earth and seas.
And offer notes divine
10 your Creators praise.
The voices of his children as they sang these and
others of his favOrIie pieces evidently gave him
great delight. He was hlmself roo weak 70 slGg'
but showed his appreciation by beating time with
his hands and feet i'm a spirited manner. lie became
unconscious immediately after tins, though he hyed
several hours longer. He not afraid 70 Ie, having
no doubt whatever that another and better llfe
awaited him beyond the grave.
The names Of Mr. Garrs1ns children, IN the order
of their birth. are as follows: George thompson,
William Lloyd, Wendell Phillips, Fanny tWlle OF
Mr. Henry Willard. at whose house the father dedl,
and Francis Jack SON II Is 10 be hoped that one OF
the materials must be abundant. massachusetts
will some day honor herself by erecting
monument 10 his memory. But the best OF all me-
mentoes of his noble life are the broken tetter OF
four millions Of slaves. = DIlNER JOiiN ,DN.
No.I2s East Tceltfh-g., NarY York, May % 1879