The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-25

dom and to make you perfect in every
good work to do His will. "
DIR. Haines, during the delivery of this
farewell tribute, spoke with much feeling
aud had the rapt attention OF his large au-
dience. Gen Harrison sat with head
slightly bowed, as though greatly aztec ed
by the solemnity OF the occasion, as also
did Mis- Harrison aud Mrs. Mckee. At
the conclusion of his remarks the pastor
closed the services with this prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God, heaven
is Thy throne aud earth Thy fou;s.oOl, and
both heaven aud earth are full OF Thy
CORY. Thou alone art The sovereign ruler
oil nations. Thou giyest the Kingdoms oi
the world TO whosoeycr Thou wilt. Thou
workest all things alter the counsel OF Thy
will. We besVech Thee now TO take unto
Thy holy care Thy servant whom Thou
hast called to be the Chief Magistrate OF
this people. Endue him plente0usly with
the gifts OF Thy spirit Let Thy wisdom
be his guide. Let Thine arm be his
strength. Direct him in all his counscls
and actions to Thy glory and 10 the welfare
Of this land, that truth, justice and peace
may abound; that from him and those as
soclated with him in authority there may
20 out influences TO develop the highest
interests OF our Nation and TO build up in
a yet nobler way a Christian civilization
that shall be beucdiction for gen.
cralions yet unborn. And together
with Thy servant regard We pray
Thee, all the members OF his household.
Keep them under the shadow OF 1hy
wings Crown their lives with the bless.
ings OF Thy providence and Thy grace.
As they 90 from us, our Heavenly Father,
We commit them into lhy care, we make
this our prayer, wilt Thou, Lord, bless
and keep them2 Wilt Thou, Lord, make
Thy iIce 30 shine upon them and be- gra
ci0us unto them2 Wilt Thou, Lord, III
up the light Of Thy countenance upon
them aud give them peace? And now,
ullo Him, who is able to do exceed ng
abunlantIy above all that We ask oi
think, be- honor and glory, through Jesus
Christ, iuT ever and ever, Amen"
As the congregation arose from theil
puyer-Oilcring many handRercnieis wer,
visible, and the older members Of the
church were particularly affected. JUS
before diamis,ing his congregation Dr.
ildines asked them all to rise and Join il
singing "Our Native Home" 10 the tun,
OF America and the words OF the hymn
were rendered with so much plthOs thai
hundreds OF the audience were affected tC
tears, and both Con aud Ms. Harrison
were visibiy affected. A. the congregation
passed ont all the mpmhors Of the church
and many who were not members il1ckcC
over TO whcrc Gen. aud Mrs. llir
risOn were standing near the sid,
entrance and bid them goodbye
lnc occasion was one that called iortl
al the feelings oi tie General and his oil,
associates, and many OF the iarewcIls were
| extended in a silent hand clasp. larg,
crowd gathered on the outside 10 get las
glimpse Of the familiar features Of their dis
| tinguishcd counlyman The GENERA
! and Mrs. Harrison walked mp Pcnnsyl
vlnia avenue, en- route TO their home, oi
stopping at Dr. llaiucs residence 10 say
iinal goodbye 70 the pastor and hi
| family.
During the afternoon aud evening man,
nci1hhnB and friends called 90 bill then
farewell aud "GlG speed" The Genera
will leave his home no 2:lj O'Clock tDmor
row. escorted by Gen. llovcy, Mayo
Denny aud other distinguished gentlemen
When their carriage reaches 'hu corner q
Ohio and Pennsylvania streets, 10 VIII b
met 10y 400 or more veterans ui George II
Thomas Post, and escorted 10 the depot