Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

fatherless, and the widows, yes, this is
the end, these the legitimate fruits of
just and righteous warfare. On these
heaven has set the seal Of its approba.
ton.
Nor do we admire less your choice of
n name. The name of DR.. George l..
Potter is endeared 10 all who kn,w
him. He was a true man, n perfect
gentleman, rare physician, philan-
lhropist. What Il blessing he was TO
hundreds of suffering men, W men and
children. His heart ever responded to
the cry for help, nor was there one
grain of merCcnarness in his whole
composition. The blessings of the
poor, aud those reaoy To perish,
have fallen on his noble head, and on
his nobler heart, you have chosen
wisely aud well, such men deserve "to
be had in everlasting remembrance.
"Requiescat IN pace" may he rest IN
peace.
Yes, brave men, you have STOOD
together" in the face of battle and of
death, where "ensanguincd war drove
her cruel car over the dead and the
lying to purchase this peace, and God
mas spared you to see this natal day oi
THE Prince of peace" to join i'll the
refrain of Gods angels, GLORY to God
IN the highest, on earth peace good
sill toward men
We rejoice that YOU have caught
something of its spirit, may God bless
YOU, aud make YOU ~ victorious in
peace as he made YOU in war; for 1t
was God alone who gave YOU the vic
tory. And, now, may the triumph OF
peace 90 on till we shall know no north,
no south, no east, no west, but one
united, happy people. May this be
the aim aud this the reward Of every
citizen, peace on earth, aud good will
toward men
Let US receive this heaven sent mes.
sage. Let us act in its spirit Let Us
take it up, repea, it, lift it higher and
higher, watt it toward heaven till it
,hall cover aud bless the whole earth
Let this be our aim, this our mission to
herald the good tidiugs Of great joy
TO all people" ill war shall cease from
the Garth, when Nation shall not lift
up sword against nation neither
shall they learn war any more
Soldiers torn this day 10 the Captain
of our salvation YOU have fought well
the battle of earth. now fight manfully
the battle OF heaven, you once obeyed
YOUR earthly captain now obey your
heavenly. Believe in him, trust in
him. take up your cross aud follow
him,' press on toward the mark for
the prize" let this be your greatest
your most glorious victory. Q, do no,
tail I'm the battle for the Lord. y1u
offered your blood for vour country.
lie gave his bloc !, his lite tor our sal
yatirn. The price vas the precious
blood of Christ l. me urge YOU,
aud all men lhi, day to become soldiers
ot the cross OF Christ join with All
your heart, IN hi, service, join in the
marching hymns.
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The earth j. waiting for this hrne
dicliuu, this peace Of heaven. Il /,
coming The proclamation has been
made, the peace purchased, the blood
she'd. the Christ a-cendod, the spirit
poured out. Christ Is preached. The
peace has already come to millions. II
j. it'll coming. II will come and fII
the whole earth aud stand forever.
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