The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1883-09-26

SO continuously and uninterruptedly at
/ tended the ordinances of the church as
/ Mr.. Stryker. II hc was absent from the
sanctuary, on the Sabbath, or from the
meetings of prayer, you might know that
it was because of sickness or absence
| from home or some cause that absolutely
| prevented his being present. Attendance
upon both services on the Sabbath, and
the prayer meeting during the week, was
to him not only a duty which he ought
not to neglect but duty which he had no
desire to neglect.
AS q business man, Mr.. Stryker was one
whose sterling integrity was unquestion-
ed. He was scrupulously correct, prompt
In his engagements, sound and conserva-
tive in his views-a man whose word was
as good as his bond. AS Christian he
was cheerful, constant, uniform, faithful,
from his earliest Christian profession
manifesting that the ordinances of Gods
house were to him delight. His voice
was often heard in supplcation in the
prayer meeting, and he showed by his
whole conduct that he was not ashamed
to be known as an humble follower of
Christ God spared him to q good old
age and graciously continued to him the
use of his mental faculties to the very
last, as shown in the clearness and vigor
and soundness of his Judgment in regard
to all matters requiring atten ton at his
hands, and kept from him to large de-
gree, the physical infirmities peculiar to
advanced years. Unlike many who at
tain to his age, he did not dwell upon the
past and live as 1t were in the past, but
was interested in everything going on in
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bright and youthful in his feelings, that
he was genial companion of the young
as we'll as of the old. God in his mercy
spared him q long tedious illness and suf-
fered him to pass away after but brief
sickness, to the last ministered to by those
whom he loved so dearly He was not SO
demonstrative as many, in regard to his re-
ligious experience, but his humble, un-
obtrusive, consistent, steadfast Christian
life, showed that religion was with him
reality and that he was loyal to the Mas
ter whom he professed to serve. He was
a Christian gentleman, in the truest sense
of the term.
That he had his faults, was doubtless
true, for where is the man or woman with
out them but that he strove to overcome
his faults and in great degree su cceeded
is also true. He was evidently ripening
for heaven, and blessed be God, we doubt
not that as a ransomed spirit, he is now
in heaven, enjoying the beatific vision of
that Savior whom he loved and for SO
many years endeavored faithfully to serve.
Death had no terrors for him, for the
tender Shepherd of Israel was with him
as he passed through the dark valley of
death shade and has safely conducted him
into the heavenly fold.
Oh, how desirable is the record of such
life, how worthy of imitation such a
character. Surely our hearts should be
lifted up this day in thankfulness to God,
for giving to us the presence of such
man and allowing us to read in his con-
duct and life among us, the epistle by
which the glory and efficacy of the saving
work of our Redeemer are so clearly ex-
hibited. Let us endeavor to be followers
of those who through faith and patience
inherit the promises. Oh, how loudly
God is speaking to US my brethren, in
these provdences, admonishing us to be
faithful to our Savior, faithful to our own
souls, and faithful to the cause he has
committed to us.
This is another great loss that the
In this congregation, how many faces do
memory as connected will, this church
faces that were so familiar to me in my
boyhood faces that were won't to cheer
by their presence here, not only your pre-
sent pastor but that revered father who
so long and so faithfully ministered to
this people faces of earnest workers,
who were true helps to theirpastor. All
They are gone--They are gone--They
have Joined the glorious company that is
constantly growing in numbers who are
worshiping God in tho sanctuary above
These vacancies in the ranks of Christi
disciples here-how shall they be filled
if those of us who yet remain are not stir
red up to greater diligence and faithful
ness in duty IL we do not the work that
they laid down.
What blessed thing it is that the
Savior In whom the saints who have en-
tered upon their triumph trusted when
militant here below, is "the same yes
terday, to-day and forever AS he help.
ed them by his grace all through life's du
ties and conflicts and trials, 30 will he
help us, if we seek help at his hands.
May we all by this bereavement be
drawn into closer fellowship with the
Savior and to a more thorough consecra-
ton of ourselves to his service. Then,
when our eyes shall clsse upon these earth
ly scenes, they shall open upon the glory
and the gladness of heaven and we shall
join the goedly company of those who
throughout a blissful eternity shall enjoy
without wearying the presence and fell
lowship and vision of Jesus in that world
where Jesus is seen as he is and where to
see him is to be made like him. For
Beyond lfe's tolls and cares,
Ita hon and nv4 IFS xuaa rfu and
rs sleepless nights It's days of smiles and tears,
Wil be long sweet life unmarked by years,
One bright. amending morrow
Beyond Times troubled stream,
Beyond the chilling waves of death dark river,
BEYOND lifes lowering clouds and itful dreams,
Its dark realities and brighter dreams
beautiful forever.
No aching hearts are there.
No tear-dimmed eye, no form by sickness wasted,
No spirits crushed beneath the woes they bear,
No signs for bliss untasted.
No sad farewell is heard,
No lonely wall for loving departed,
No dark remorse IS there, DER memories stirred,
No smile of scorn, no harsh cruel word
To greve the broken-hearted.
No long dark night is there,
No light from sun silvery moon Is given,
But Christ, the Lamb OF God all bright and fair
llumes the city with etfulgence rare,
The glorious light ofheayen
No mortal eye hath seen
The glories Of that land beyond that river,
Its crystal lakes. Its fields Of living green,
lts.fadeless flowers and the unchanging sheen
Around the throne forever.
Ear hath not heard the song,
Ofrapturous praise within that shining portal
No heart ofman hath dreamed what joys belong
To that redeemed and happy blood-washed throng
All glorious and immortal.
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NEW HOPE AND BUCKS COUNTY, PA.
Business is brisks at the quarries, be.
low this place.
WIN. Murray's fence looks bright
with fresh coat of paint.
Jointly Slaughter, of Philadelphia,
was home paying his folks visit on
Saturday and SUNDAY last