Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-03
HUMPHREY STREET CHURCH.
Rev. MT. Bray Discourses On The
 And SeExIces aG c.anr

Rev. MT. Bray Discourses On The
 Life And Services of General Grant.
 The Humphrey street church was tastily
 draped in mourning last evening on the oc-
 casion of the pastor, Rev. Spencer H. Bray,
 preaching discourse on the life of the late
 U. $. Grant, The text was the latter DOT
 tion of the eighteenth verse of the first book
 of Samuel, sixteenth chapter. He spoke in
 substance as follows: It is we'll known that
 this son of Jesse was of Scotch descent, born
 in the West in one-stoly house. Having
 distaste for his fathers calling, at the age of
 seventeen he entered the military academy
 at West Point, graduating the year he be-
 came twenty-one. Then he entered the rsgu-
 lar army as lieutenant and served in the
 Mexican war under General Scott. Then re-
 turning to civil life, from which later he of
 fered his services 8 volunteer in raising
 troops and training men for the
 great struggle. This he would
 never have been able to do
 his actions were noticeable, a gold medal
 was ordered struck and presented to him, and
 he was called to Washington to take com
 mand of thousands of men then ready for
 the field. In all that bloody contest he had
 the same word and end, "an unconditional
 SUTT0uu6T. AlG0T Gu0 war u0 Ic611Ou 0SoAh
 to civil life only to be elected as mayor of
 Galena, so that, as he said, he might have
 the sidewalk from his home to the depot
 fixed. Then he was called to the presidency
 of the States, serving for two terms as Wash
 ingtop did, and might have had 8 third had
 not the country felt shy of a third term. He
 passed on and up to the time of his death
 the life of man. The lives of Grant, Gar
 field and Lincoln show what stands open to
 the poor boy if he makes the attempt. The
 aristocracy of this country is that of brains,
 not of the dollar. Men who in their boyhood
 days had nothing at the last stand at the
 head The indonitable energy and will
 power of the man are remarkable. When he
 put himself against Lee, Donaldson and the
 other great points in the rebellion it meant
 surrsnder. To great extent he inherited
 this will power from his mother. If his en
 ergy was copied by men in business there
 would be less failures. Admitting this was hereditary ln Grant, in many cases it can be acquired
 Young men, you may not be able to con- quer nations, but you may be able to control your own destiny. The deceased was often called the silent man. A wise man has said it is hard to keep silent and know when to speak. Grant knew when to keep his mouth shut To this faculty he owed more than to any other one thing. He knew when to speak, and when he did they were words of importance. The crying sin of our cites to-day is too much talk. Grant was 8 conqueror in more senses than one. Many have been able to conquer cities, but could not conquer themselves. It has been said that when he retired from the army he was somewhat dissipated, but he put his will to the work and overcame the trouble. No it has been said, could ever bring an oath to his lips. With all due re- spect to the people of this city I think there is too much profanity here. You never orI 4hn of hn Hn1I Ghost and if they can keep from that they can from all profanity. General Grant never was known to lose his patience. Some have said that Grant was a butcher, but someone had to do the work. No man ever the loss of life more than he did. l When the last battle had been fought his whole demeanor changed. At the meeting with Lee that general appeared in a new uni form with all the marks of his rank, while General Grant wore his loose blouse pants in his boots and slouch hat without any attempt at display. Why is it that Grant is memoriZed in the Souths During his trip South Democrats were anx ious to have him take the candidacy for the presidency. The words of coincidence sent to his widow are because of his kindness in former years. The brightest point in Gene ral Grants life was his marriage relations. w Wherever he went his wife went. He was free from vices. He married the Slr1 Q0 loved dnQ Gnor0 was no UlVOrc0 uuGll that caused by the hand of death few days l ago. Such conduct is worthy of great com- nendation. His last message was written to 1 his wife to be read after his death. That has l been answered by the bereavod widow and l with lock of her hair has been placed in the 1 inside pocket of the dead generals coat. The | ring which she gave him has been replaced | on the finger where she placed it years ago. | Is this not a touching picture l of devotion? F'Bu1y me where | you will, but where Mrs. Grant may have a place by my side" One of the brightest points in his life was the devotion to his wife. Grant had his ! faults as the others did, but they were bur 1 jed with the man. Grant was soldier per | haps more than a president. One hundred l years from now our sons and daughters will | honor his birthday as we'll that of Wash l ngton's. The severest battles he fought | were under misfortune. When they came to | ay him out he had neither uniform or a | word. For nine months the nation has | watched his sufferings. While others would | lave been in bed he fought it out and work | d for the support of the wife. When they | aid him down it seemed to be a surrender to | leath As he breathed there came sound | of relief. Calmly, quietly, peacefully he died. | The bells tolled out their requiem and flags | instantly sprung to half-mast. We must 1 not forget that it is the will of the Lord.