The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-25
HARRISON IN CHURCH.
A Solemn Farewell Tribute from His
Old Pastor.

A Solemn Farewell Tribute from His
Old Pastor.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24.-Gen. Harrison's
last Sunday al home, before his departure
to assume the presidency, was a notable day
to the pastors and members of his church
the First Presbyterian. When the hour for
beginning the service arrived not seat
was vacant in the large temple, and the
asles were crowded with visitors. Gen.
Harrison, accompanied by Mrs Harrison,
and Mr. and Mrs. Mckee were among the
early arrivals, and all eyes were turned
upon them as they sought their accustomed
seats. A special musical programme had
been arranged for the occasion, the choir
being reinforced by several good voices,
and the rendition of the anthem at the open
ing was unusually effective.
kev. l.. NJ Haines took for his text "the
dlvine presence quoting from the last
clause OF the nth chapter and 27th verse of
the book of Acts: Though he be not far
from every one of US, for in him we live
and move and have our being"
A FAREWELL TRIBUTE.
At the conclusion of his sermon he spoke
as follows;
Before these services close cannot but bear
N mind that which to-day is prominent in the
thought Of all-the fact that this is the last SER
vice prior to the departure from among us of
one who for more than q third of a century has
been Identified with this CHRISTIAN church as a
member and an officer. When new members
come to our communion we bid them welcome
~ Tue name OF our Col, certainly it is not unfit
ung when the long tried and honored members
70 ont from us for a season, to places OF infu-
ence and responsibility elsewhere that we
should extend to them heartfelt assurance OF
our Godspeed. am sure it would be grief to
she members OF this church were l to fail to
oreak through the silence that has character
- Fal n q r
Wten' mt of the last eight months, and
permit per- you, sir, who have been so long
d and Intimately associated with US in
christian life and work, TO go out
watnout one word expressive Of ourearnest,
Alectlonate wish and prayer. This is not ths
pace nor the time for words of mere congratu-
Ialoni however sincere.
THE NECESSITY OF SEPARATING.
Our sense Of personal esteem, and Of gratlf-
vatOn over your elevation to the chief mags-
tracy OF this nation, is to-day over.shadowed by
sue necessity OF separating, and especially OF
sense OF the serious, and solemn res nsibiities
mat are 10 be laid upon you%responsibilitles
Snicn no man on earth Is qualified to meet in
us own wisdom and strenghth. For on you in
,or 20 small degree will it be given TO influence
o. q NOOO,0OO Of people. You 20 forth to meet
mes. .htse responsibilities carrying with you as you
"oH KNOW, the unwavering confidence as we'll
o ~ the warm personal regard OF your fellow
CHRISTIANS y, We have learned to believe In you-
~ m your personal integrity, in your tested,
established christian character.
CHARACTER SUPERIOR TO ACHIEVEMENT.
:, character is superior TO achievement. II is
~ ~ II the highest achievement. ONCE without
character Ia nothing. We Joy in the antcipa-
.ioh @ mat you will exaibit to the people Of this
l aaI'oh that the crowning glory OF magistrates
anu @ SoVereigns is genuine broad christianity,
puIe IN ts purpose, ctholic in it's spirit, unde-
slatlhg IN It's loyalty TO duty and to God. We
IeHlenber that you are called not only 10 be
M an example, but leader TO the people Of this
.u' a.nu' When Moses, who as an organizer and
seatesnan stands without peer IN all history,
ieVslFed his commission from Jehovah as the
leader OF the chosen nation, he was overwhelmed