New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-07-29
4 MURDERERS REPENTANCE.

THE REV. WILLIAM F. DGCKERsoN on THE sPIR-
ITUAL CONDITION OF CHAsTINE COX.
The Rev. William +. Dicberson, ID. D., in
his Sunday night at the Bethel African Methodist
Episcopal Church. sulvanst referred to the spiritual
condition Of Chastme Cox, choosing for his text:
Whercfore he is able also to them 20 the utter
most that come God by him" The preacher dwelt
on the power OF Christ TO save all who re-
pent OF their crimes Salvation was omen TO
Cain who murdered his brother il to the thief
upon the cross David had murdered Urish, had been
forgiven, and called man after Gods own heart
Francisco Portfolio, the Italian who murdered Michael
Boander said the preacher, if he Will repent and be-
lieve in the Lord Jesus Christ and undergo Divine
cleansing yet stand among the justified at Gods
right hand. Last Friday L entered the cell Of that
Italian. He told me he felt pad. Whether over MS
crime or over his fate know Nor do give It TO
You as any evidence of repentance on his part.
A." But with reference to Chastine Cox, can speak
authoritatiyey. for visit talk read and pray with him
about every other day. From the moment he COM
mitted the burglary ne began 20 pray; and from that
mnment unt1 now he has ceased nor TO jmp1rfIIne
Heaven for forgiveness for his SIN, and for thar special
preparation 20 meet his God in peace. Indeed it was
tins that took HIM 10 the Ebeueaer Baptist Church at
the South End, ia Boston Much has been said. writ
even when being tried for his life, aud after being
sentenced to death. Upon this part OF his conduct /
have convorsed with HIM nrch Tor it was mystery 10
as Others IL is, however, no longer mystery 10
Some said he did not appreciate his condition.
This il decidedly mistake. He feels keenly hIs
rIbe position. But he is constituted that without
effort lie appears not TO feel have him with H.
descrIbabie remOrse fixed upon his brow, and have
heard him utter these words " am murderer, did
not kill Mrs Hull and am sorry, sorry indie ed, II any
act OF mine caused her DEATH though DO not think she
could have died from any injuries inflicted by Yes,
have conjunction OF conscience / have done wrong
aud acknowledge my wrong have rcpented OF 10, and
God mas forgiven me-" This my friends, Is III
side view OF this unfortunate mans heart and
10 is picture. On the dag OF his
trial, before and since, he has been totally mis-
understood. Around him crowded those who love Jest
VINO delighted with what they term original negro
dctiOn aud wit THey JOked with him TO have MN Joke
with them return. Cuastine Cox Is simple minded,
and easily upon by those him and acting
most friendly toward him. He acted with them As he
has told he would not acted had the good the
prudent and the wise not stood aloof from him. but
had prOhcred hima kindly word OF advice IN this his
most trying situation in life. For most part he
has been led to act as he did by Others,
and then by tLeso same persons held Up to ridcule
before the world. Aside from that however he caims
has given him cheerful cOuntcnaucc, besides the
natural smile which is his by blrthrght. But how
soul unbessed by tOrgvlng realize The POSSIBLE
y OF thsi He is cheerful now, and, II he is executed,
he VIII endeayOr to die the same.
Four years IN this church he was invited forward
He went subsequently In the church vi his choice, he
found the Lord precious 10 his soul he says then
he has fallen evil times, mas offended ms Saviour but
remembering the invitation Let the wicked Orsske his
way, and the unrlgheous man hs Thoughts and let hun
return unto the Lord and He will have HIM
aud TO our God. aud He Will abuudauty PARDON" lac
acted upon it, aud now is light OF heart because OF H.
think him "A saved man. / could wish for a change in
his condition. know Heaven would be satisfied, and
all the Just and good Of earth would not be dlSpcused
the law could Do satisfied with less than his O. uo
hoping. while praying.