Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-09-26

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wouud-a wound that could not Dc
| healed 6jthout q miracle? That there
was q wise purpose all admlt.
We may be able TO see Pare
of that purpose in its q upon
us u humble ourselves before God, M
10 come to deep amt genuine repent
nee and its influence in cemennnS
more strongly the elements OF our pop
| ulation that were not long since separa-
| rated from each other; but Tor an e1pia-
nation OF the whole purpose IN all its
bearings, we must await the develop,
ments Of the future. Although God oid
not answer the prayers that were
offered, vet he has done, no doubt nice
ly and we'll, for all the interests that are
involved. The spirit ofprayer has been
ouickened. and its ~reiexive influence on
| the lives OF Christians is OF untold vaioe.
Besides this, all the prayers OF wise men
were uttered in the spirit OF him, VINO
in his great extremity, said: Never,
theless not as ! will, but as thou Will
And so We relegate the whole case into
His hands, "wno doeth all things vel"
THOMPSON CHURCH.
At the Thompson NJ. E. Church In.
| teresring memorial services were held
last night.
There was not a profusion OF draping:
| but there was q tasteful arrangement Oh
| black about the doors. The pulpit. or
yan and table were covered with Grape.
Just in the rear Of the pulpit was q
large picture of Garfield, surrounded
with heavy folds OF Grape looped with
white. ,
The music consisted of Crock OF
Ages" allow blest the righteous when
he dies" and Asleep in jesus"
The same Scripture selections were
| read that were used at the services In
Washington by the pastor.
Mr.. E. j. Stone offered prayer.
Interesting remarks were made by
Hon. ]. j. Jacob and Mr.. G. X. Lamb.
ST. ~JosEPH's CATHEDRAL.
No regular memorial service was held
at this place Of worship yesterday, al.
though reference was made to the sad
calamity by the clergyman. The follow
ing announcement was made: This( Mon.
day. morning at eight o'clock high mass
will be said. Our people ought to ap:.
zeal to the good God for all needed
blessings for our country on the occa-
sion OF the death of the country's Chief
Magistrate. All will heartily
unite in whatever public mani
ifestations of grief that may be
made, and in fervent prayers that the
deceased Presidents successor may be
endowed by the Almighty and all-wlse
God with the wisdom to govern for the
glory of God and the welfare OF the whole
people.
Inc services this morning will be
grand and impressive. A fitting sermon
will also be delivered, and other exer-
cIses had in keeping with the sad day.
CHAPLINE r NJ. E. CHURCH.
This church building had been taste
fully draped in mourning on Thursday
of last week by a number OF the lady
members, among whom are Mesdames
Topp, Hopkins, Stevins, Powell, Little
and Miss Lottie Rodgers assisted by
Messrs Hopkins and Bowlin.
A larg, and intelligent audience as
sembled to attend these services which
were opened with the customary songs
Of praise rendered by the church choir
and prayer by the pastor, the Rev. L.
b. Hughes, which we're appropriate for
the occasion.
The pastor in his prayer invoked the
divine blessing upon the widow and
children Of the deceased President, and
especially upon the aged mother.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can
not heal"
The following text was taken as the
basis OF remarks:
Feel. eth CHI. 18th ver.-"ln the day Of
adversely consider" There are three
states revealed to US in the word of God
heaven, earth and hell. Heaven is a
| place of pleasure and delight; hell a
| place OF punishment, and earth, a place
| combining each. Consideration under
adversely should be the duty of every
citizen. We have arrived at such a
time in the history OF our nation.
Scarcely had the political campaign
ceased and the excitement passed away,
scarcely had the President entered upon
the duties OF his office before he
was stricken down by the hands OF an
assassin, and the nation was alarmed
thereby. Eighty days passed away and
it was further alarmed by the news Of
his death, although the people had been
in prayer.
Misfortunes are the results oil sin, and
sin brings forth death. We ought not
to say that the death OF the President
was the direct agency of God, yet God
rules in the destiny OF n~ations,a nd this
great national bereavement will be over
ruled for good.
In the day OF adversely consider that
the lonis OF sy mpathy end love are
strengthened. Such is the case to-day
between the North and South Of this
nation. The expressions of sympathy
throughout the land are genuine. Great
national mislortunes develop great SYM
pathy. Examples may be seen in the
yellow fever plague and in the fires at
Chicago. Tho bitterness OF political ex
element always yields to national sym.
pathy.
In the sufferings Of James A. Gar.
field We have been taught lessons OF
patience. Duringthe weary hours of sick
ness a word OF bitterness vas not uttered
against him who fired the first shot. The
same harmony existed in the family,
Mrs. Garfeld's devotion was 80 sancti-
fled by Divine grace that duty was per-
formed without a tsar.
In the day Of adversely consider that
the only basis OF good government is to
be found in the intelligence and virtue
OF the nation. II this government
ceases to exist, it will be because intel.
ligence and virtue have waned.
Our suflerings have been mitigated.
Had the first alarm OF the death Of the
President proven true the assassin
would have been killed by a mob and
our nation would have been subject to
great disgrace.
Our republic has been str 'nsthened.
No civil wal has followed; the Vice
President has been %inaugurated, and we
shall not only have national life but ma
tionsl prosperity.
In the day Of adversit- consider that
it is but for q day. II all good people
will do their duty the shadows will soon
depart. Soon the day OF eternity will
dawn when assassiuations and death
will be unknown.
Let US look to God and seek refuge in
Him that He may over-rule all things
for the nations good, asking His bless