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

| cuotrnling influence OF a higher supreme row
e. C9snr, cromwell Wellington Napoleon,
Washington. Lincoln and Grant--eaeh % theiu
i believed either In fate star or a divine pro
/ violence In the power OF which he was but an
Instrument Gen Beadesn eleyerly points out
Gen. orants reliance on higher power. dis
/ posing all events 10 which he committed his
ealise. lie says that Ia the darkest hour OF the
wilderness campaign when Grant was asked
ties as to the issue. he could lay down and I'M
mediately fall asleep without apparent nervous
! ness or anxiety, he replied that be only had TO
| do the best he could; he tried ~ do that and
having done H. he had no further responsibility
and therefore, without hesitation left The dispos
| ing OF issues to God. Not evefy man Is earhble
OF such faith; but in men like lincoln aud t,raat
the eNegencfes OF events seemed 60 develop H.
We rec ITS growth In Lincoln. In his first imam
guial there is slight reference ~ the surround.
ing mysteries Of invisible powers lie spoke OF
the mystic chords of memory stretching from
every battle field and patriot grave 10 every
| living heart and hearth stone"
But after years of war, in Getttsburg
Cemetery, he uttered the lesson Of faith
! taught hun 10y experience. "Fondly We
hope, ferventiy Ne pray that this mighty
scourage Of war may speedily pass away.
let. II God will that II continue until all
the wealth piled by tho bondlnans two
hundred aud iifty years OF unrequited
toll shall be sunk and until every drop Of
blood drawn by tile hash shall be paid
with others drawn by the sword, as was
said three thousand years ago atill must
be said: "true and righteous altogether
are thy Judgements, U, Lord of Hosts!r
Here We see the sense Of a divine hand
and filth, in divine, impartial. unfail-
ing justice, whose servant only he was
and the nation with him. We see like
growth Of faith and ola reyerent sense
OF divine power in Gen. Grant aud a
growing recognition and complete aecep-
lnncta ni his ~ .ltnuftr1s, IN. l,,n ,.I., a.
above all. The first sentence Of tine pre-
face 10 his memoirs. the work Of his
dying hand is significant of this "Mzp
proposes but God disposes." When the
eloquent Bossnet WAC commanded 10
preach funeral discourse, in tile pres.
cnce Of King and Cabinet, over the re-
mains OF one Of Frances greatest sons. he
stood and looking over the vast assembly
IN all it's pomp and pride, lifted his hands
and exclaimed: "Only God is great"
bowed his head upon the desk and wepG
in silence. That one thought was his
Grafton and his eloquence In his last
months, Grant whom we call great,
would have fully conceded with the great
orator of France.
OF his religious faith his friend and
pastor, DIR. Newman, says: "0n the 18th
day Of April he ssld ~ me, believe in
AtfN A'NAg sNAlDhAltb anu NIbSu lANSH 10y
them will be benefited thereby Men
may differ as 10 their Interpretation,
which is human, but the scriptures are
mans best guide"
Doing nothing for show, yet he made
rnblic li;s acceptance Of God by his faith
ful and conscientious attendance upon
divine worship. Whether in the obscu-
rlty OF Galenn, or in the conspicuous
avenues OF Washington, or in the private
walks OF life in New York, he WAS in llis
pew on the Lords day; and his pastor
WAS always sure Of his presence ON
stormy Sabbath. His faithful attendance
was largely inspired by his respect for
the Sabbath day.
Monday, April Goth, he said to me,
did not 70 riding yesterday, although in.
yited and permitted by my physicians,
because it was the Lords day and be-
cause / felt that If a relapse should BET in
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-
sponse TO the remark. "God fAd made
you the instrument to save our nation
and he may haye great spiritual mis-
son to accomplish by you and raise you
up" In most solemn and impressive
manner and with mind clear and voice
distinct he said: IL do not wish to pro-
claim it, but should He spare nay LIE ii
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 the indomitable patience, the unro-
gretful resignation, and the seIffcigetful
love that glorilied the dark month OF his
dying and made his death his greatest
yictery.
We may give him the laural wreath Of
military merit; the oak OF civic virtue,
and the olive Of the prace maker whom
God calls blessed; but higher hand
than ours will give the christians aramaH-
thine crown OF life-eternal life. Like
the great apostle, he has fought the good |
fight he has finished his course, he has
kept the faith, henceforth there is laid |
up for him crown which the Lord, the
righteous Judge shall give him in the |
day Of mis- appearing Rest. comrade,
great captain aud commando, rest. Rest
brother in Christ. lie alone shall bestow
highest glory and complete reward.
The music rendered by the band
is the subject of high encomiums
on all sides, and not citizen there
that did not feel proud Of it.
The Bachelors Club attracted q
large share Of public attention. A
fine looking body Of men they ad-
ded greatly to the appearance Of the
parade.
The services commenced one min
ute after the time announced for
their commencement in N. Y.
The last song was rendered in a
most feeling manner, and brought
tears to many eyes.
The decorative committe did the
work assigned them in the very best
taste and style.
The exercises throughout were
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