The Press., 1888-02-23
The Memory of Washington.

morning by REV. W. c. NEWELL of Staffordville.l ]
 Text: Deut. 34-1O, Il and 12. As Moses was divinely called to lead Israel from the bondage of Egypt, so the logic of events seems to point to a peculiar Providence which called George Washing ton to lead us from the subiection of En- glish taxation and tyranny to American liberty, independence and unity.
 1. Washington, like Moses, was great leader. His characteristics as leader or general were: CD Remarkable powers ot organization. Congress was powerless to meet the crisis. Washington, however, was equal to the emergency. In few months he organized an army, drilled and furnished it with supplies, and was pre- pared to meet ill battle the strongest na- tion in the world. (2) Washington pos sessed all the characteristics of great general. Courage, skill, prudence, fore; sight, intuitive and acquired knowledge of military tactics, strong will, impetuosity when aroused, power to concentrate strength on weak points, combined with great and peculiar influence over his sol diers-all gave Washington superior ad vantage in battle, sudden emergencies and adverse circumstances. In many of these characteristics he strongly resembled Ma pOleon, and deserves to be enrolled among the greatest generals of the world. (3) Magnaninity in dealing with conquered foes. When he took Cornwallis' sword at Yorktown, and some of the American troops began in bad taste to cheer, he said, "Let posterity cheer for us." (4 Exalted patriotism. With him the war was one of principle only. All he asked of congress was his expenses. His only desire was to serve his country.
 2. Washington, like Moses, was law giver, although not in SO high sense. One gave divine law, the other human law. O. The successful task of forming g new and difficult form of government, added to his wise policies st home and abroad, prove Washington's remarkable abilities as statesman. @ In the flare we'll address" Washington left solid and enduring legacy to his country.
 3. Like Moses, Washington is also worthy of study as 8 great character. No man is perfect. Moses displeased God and did not enter the promised Canaan. There are spots on the sun, and flaws are discov- cred on furnished steel. So Washington was not 8 perfect character, but great character. A careful study of his charac- ter teaches us and the nation the following lessons O. A high sense of personal honor and dignity. (2.) Freedom from narrow party spirit and honor and fitness in the choice of political men-all center ing in an exalted patriotism. (4) The use of exalted position not for selfish ends but for high and noble purposes. (4.) His re- igious character. Without this no char acter can be complete. In our national Armament the name and memory of Wash ineton will ever attract attention by the Splendor of it's brilliancy.
 The strongest force in the world for good or evil is great personality. Great characters are great inspirations. We must distinguish between men of great ability and men of great character. Only christian characters are truly great. Build your character on the rock Christ Jesus. It can stand on no other foundation.