Morning journal and courier., 1883-04-23
A Memorial Sermon.

A Tribute to the Late Mrs. William Par meIes st Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. Dr. Goodsell announced as his text yesterday morning these words: "And now
 men see not the bright light which is in the 1 clouds, but the wind passeth and cleanseth l them" Commenting upon the darkness and depression that seemed to envelope the life of Job as he gave utterance to these words may we not, said the pastor, learn something that will give us a ray of light as we dwell upon Gods righteous ways? It is one of the privileges of the Christian believer to gather spiritual lessons from natural facts. The spirit of Job knew many of these gray and cheerless days. There seemed to be 8 de- precision hanging over his life which at times caused him to give forth expressions of sea- timent not in accord to his well known faith in God. Beyond the mass of dark clouds the light does shine, but how little do we know of this mystery. But we may derive some
 words of consolation as we mediate upon
 the truth as revealed to us. Gods point of view
 and ours are wholly different. Hemmed in
 by finite things, we see but little of Gods
 plans. The veil is kept between us and
 knowledge now, but we can apprehend by
 faith. We have to believe farther than we
 can penetrate. cannot, said the pastor,
 solve this great mystery of death. life of
 faithfulness which we speak of to day has
 gone our from our midst. Why this was per
 mitted, when she seemed to be so much need ed, are thoughts which engage our attention. Why was the vigorous and active life taken, while so many, whom disease has prostrated, and who cry out in the depth of their soul that they might depart, are yet spared? It is 1nf o1uuou9 %0 TFJon tions. Job was not the first one to speak about them, nor will he be the last. There are those in the world who, because they cannot see the angelic faces of their departed dead, and cannot pierce the veil that hides them from our wis., ion, will say they do not believe in the great hereafter. As Christians, we cannot see the mystery beyond. The light is on the far ther side, it is to be seen, but only in Gods
 way. We see some light, we hear his voice
 and we are willing to wait until God teaches
 us more. How much of ife's mysteries dis
 appear when we look from Christian stand
 point. We perceive by faith the ''undiscov-
 cred country" We;see the "house not made
 with hands, whose builder and maker is
 God" We would not call back to the weary
 pilgrimage of earth those who have passed
 on before and are now resting from their
 labors. Our sister, for whom we
 speak to-day, sought the Lord in her
 youth. At the age of twelve, she
 gave her heart to that Saviour who was her stay and support all through her life. The
 Master gave her willing spirit. What she
 did for the Saviour was done cheSrfully.
 There was large degree of intelligence in her worship that was beautiful to see. She loved the class meeting and was constant attendant upon this means of grace. In every place of her work she left this impress
 of her loving labor. She was susceptible to the wants of others, ever ready to assist the poor and needy. These were among the lovely traits in her character which were greatly commended. In her domestic life she ruled with quiet dignity and loving command. A kind and loving mother, 8 most devoted wife She bore her trials with Christian fortitude, always seeking the trusting disciple Those who knew her cannot but believe that she is on the bright side of the cloud and is at rest with God. May her mantle fall upon many and the loving and truthful service she rendered be an impetus to many to labor and toll till the Master shall say: 'Well done; Renter into rest"
 In the evening Dr. GoodselI commenced the first of brief series on "Hard Facts in Human Lfe.' Many profitable lessons were drawn from the discourse and the religion of Christ advanced as the refuge from all human troubles