Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-08-13
MUM BIER 48.

enotrcliing influence Of higher. a supreme pew
e. Cesar, cromwell Welilhgtoii. NsfHisoit.
believed either IN fate q star or a divine pre-
violence in the power OF which he was but an
Gen. Grants reliance on higher power, dis
posing all events to which he committed his
cause. lie says that in the darkest hour Of the
wilderness campaign when Grpnt WIS asked
how, amid so many perplt kites and uncertain
ties as to the issue, he could lay down and imF
mediately iGll asleep without apparent nervous
ness or anxiety, he replied thai he only rad 10
do the best he could; he tried 10 do that and
having done II, he hail no further responsibility
and therefore, without hesitation left the disnes
ing OF issues To God. Not every man rs "a Fable
OF such iaitl; but in men like Lincoln aud Grant
the cxegeneies Of events seemed 20 develop II.
We see ITS growth in Lincoln. In his first innn.
guIal there is slight reference to the surround
lug mysteries OF invisible powers lie spoke Of
the "lnFstte chords Of memory stretching from
every battle field aad patriot grave % every
living heart aud hearth stone"
But after years OF war, III GctteBbnrg
Cemetery, he uttered the Lesson Of faith
taught him by experience. "Fondly We
hope, feryently Nc pray that this mighty
scourage Of war may speedily pass away.
Yet. # God will that II continue untll al
the wealth piled by the bondlnans two
hundred and hity years OF uHrequited
toll shall be sunk and until every drop OF
blood drawn by the lash shall be paid
with others drawn by the sword, ts was
said three thousand years ago s,Ill must
be said: true snd righteous altogether
are thy judgements, ., Lord Of liosts!,
Here We see tho sense Of n divine land
and faith, in divine, impartial, unfaii-
ing justice, whose servant only he was
and the nation with him. We ace like
growth OF faith and Of a reyetent sense
OF divine power ia Gen. Grant and u
growing recognition and complete accep
- Lis Ii.,atis,, no Him uI ia
above all. The first sentence Of the pre-
face to his neinois, the work Of his
dying hand 10 significant of this Man
proposes but God disposes." When the
eloquent Bossnet Was commanded 10
preach funeral discourse, in tiie pres
ence Of KING and Cabinet, over the re-
mains of one Of Frances greatest SONS, lie
stood aud looking over the vast assembly
in all it's pompand pride, lifted his hands
and exclaimed: 'only tiod i. great
bowed his head upon the desk and wept
in silence. That one thought was his
Grafton and HE eloquence. In his last
months, Grant, whom we call great,
would have fully conceded with the great
orator OF France.
OF his religious fsitll his friend and
pastor, DR. Newman, says: "0n the 18th
day Of April he sad 10 me, | believe IN
tue iiDlN bCfitAHTtr ana "lIbsO IN Cd ny
them will be benefited thereby Men
may differ as TO their Interpretation,
which is human, but the scriptures are
mans best guide"
Doing nothing for show, vet he made
| public his acceptance Of God by his faith
full and conscientious attendance upon
| divine worship. Whether IN the Obscu-
| rlty of Galena, or in the conspicuous
avenues of Washington, or in the private
walks Of life in New York, he was III his
! pew on the Lords day; and his pastor
| vas always sure Of his presence on a
stormy Sabbath. His faithful attendance
Was largely inspired by his respect for
the Sabbath day.
Monday. April Goth, he said to me,
| did not 20 ridiLs yesterday, although iu-
yited and permitted by my physicians,
| because it was the Lords day and be-
cause felt that If relapse should BET in
4 the people who were praying for ME
| would feel that had not helped their
faith by riding out on Sunday.
In April, again when improvements
renewed the hope Of recovery, IN re-
Spouse to tile remark. God lad made
you the instrument TO save our nation
and he may have a great spiritual mis-
sion 20 accomplish by you and raise you
up" In q most solemn and impressive
manner and with a mind clear and voice
distinct he said Il do not wish 10 pro-
claim it, but should He spare my lite i
is my intention and resolve to throw all
| my influence, by my example in that
direction"
His baptism in public profession Of
his christian faith. several months be-
fore his death, was significant of his
christian character; but 1t waa less SO
than tho indomitable patience, the unra-
gretful resignation, and the self-forgetful
love that glorified the dark month OF his
dying aud made his death his greateei
victory.
We may give him tile laural wreath OF
military merit; the oak OF civic virtue,
and the olive Of the peace maker whom
God calls blessed; but higher hand
than ours will give the christians aramaa.
thine crown of lifc--eternal life. Like
tie great apostle, he las fought the good
fight he has finished his course, he has
kept the faith, henceforth there is laid
mp for him crown which the Lord, the
righteous Judge shsll give him in the
day of his appearing. Rest, coprade
great captain and commanded, rest. Res
I brother in Christ. lie alone shall bestos
} highest glory and complete reward,
The music rendered by tho band
is the subject Of high oncominml
on all sides, and not citizen there
. that did not feel proud Of it.
; The Bachelors Club extracted ;
large share Of public attention. 4
.. fine looking body Of men they adj
] ded greatly to the appearance Of thu
J parade.
, The services commenced one min
ute after the time announced 70
? their commencement in N. J..
! The last song was rendered IN
most feeling manner, and brough
: tears to many eyes.
The decorative committe did tn
4 work assigned them in the very bes
! taste and style.
I The exercises throughout wer
{ decidedly satisfactory to the people
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