The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-25
THE LAST DAY.
A Notable Sunday for Gen. Harrison,
The Pastor of His Church Refers to
His Departure From Home
In a Most Dignifled, Touching and
Beautiful Manner.
He Dwells Upon the Responsibilities
OF the Once Of President,
And Beseeches tho Almighty to Lend
his Servant His Aid in the Pursu-
ance OF the Duties That Will
Fan Upon Him.
In a Most Dignifled, Touching and
Beautiful Manner.

liarrison's last Sunday at home before his
departure TO assume the Presidency was Il
notable day to the pastor and members OF
his church, the First Presbyterian. The
church began to I'LL Immediately after the
doors were opened this morning, and when
e. hour for beginning the services arrived
not seat was vacant in the large temple,
and the aises were crowded with visitors,
chairs having been brought in from the
Sunday-school room. Gen. Harrison, ac-
companied 10y Mrs. Harrison aud Mr.. and
Mrs. Mckee, were among the early arri-
walls, and all eyes were turned upon the
distinguished party as they sought their
accustomed seats. a special musical pro-
gram had been arranged for the occasion,
the choir being reinforced by several good
voices, aud the rendition Of the anthem at
the opening was unusually effective. \
quartet then gave the beautiful hymu,
1.-The Shepherds Watch Their tiocks by
Might and Mrs. L. j. Hammond rem
dcred solo, "Nearer, Ny God, to Thee.
1ne Rov. ". H. llaincs took for bis
text 9TH. Divine Presence quoting
from the last clause OF the l7th chapter
and 9th verse OF the book Of the Acts:
Though He be not far from every one OF
us, Tor In Him We live aud move and have
our being
From these historic words, spoken by
Paul, the reverend doctor discoused upon
the presence OF the divine power At the
conclusion Of his sermon proper, hc spoke
rs follows:
Before these services close. cannot
but bear In mind that which today is
prominent in the thoughts oi ms all-thc
fact that this is the lasl service prior TO the
departure from among us OF one Who for
more than a third OF a century, has been
identified with this Christian church as "a
member and mn officer When new mcm-
bcm come TO our communion we bid them
welcome in the name O! our God. certainly
IL is not uniting when long tried
and honored members go out from
us for season to a position
oi influence aud Of responsibility
that We should tender 10 them the heart
felt assurance OF our God speed. | am
- sure Il would be grief to the members ol
this Church were 20 fail 10 break through
the silence that hus characterized this
pdlpit In It's relation 10 the peculiar cX-
citcmcnts Of the last eight months, and
permit YOU. sir who have been sO long
and intimately associated with us here In
Christian life and work, 10 go out without
one word expressive OF our carncs; alice
tion, wish aud prayer. This is not the
place nor the time for words OF mere con.
graduation, however sincere. Our sense
oi personal esteem aud OF qualification
over your elevation 10 the Chief Mgg-
i.tracy OF the Nation is t1l3v over
ahadpwed by the necessity OF separation,
and especially by the sense Oi the serious,
the solemn responsibilities that nro 20
be laid upuu vou.-rpspun1 Utilities Tor
which no man on earth Is qualified ~
meet in his own wisdom aud strength.
For unto You, IN no small degree
will IL be- given to influence Tor veal ur luI
woe the interests OF 100000 ol people.
You 20 forth 70 meet these responsibilities,
carrying with You, rs YOU well know. ihc
unwaycing confidence ,as well us the warm
personal regard Of your fellow Christians.
We have learned 10 believe IN YOU, ia youl
personal integrity, in your staunch Christ
ian character. Character X superior 9,
achievement II is itself the highest
achievement. Office without character b
nothing We iOv IN the anticipation thai
YOU will exhibit 10 the people ol this M
ton that cr0wuing glory IT magistrates and
soyercigns, a genuine broad Christian
manhood, pure IN ils pupo-c, catholic 10
It's spirit, Underwriting iu be- loyalty Co dutl
and God. We remember that you ar
called not only 20 be- an example but
leader 30 the people Of this land. Whci
Moses. who, as an organizer and states
man, stands without q peer in all history,
received bis commission from Jehovah u
leader OF the chosen nation, hc WIS over
whclmcd by the .rug of his own weak
ness aud deficiency Unto him Jph1yul
then snake, and gave this all-sulliriun
assurance: Certainly. ! will be- will
thee The Eternal God b the same yes
tcrday, today and forever May you hga
Ills voice speaking unto YOU thUc YER
words he spakc unto the lnw-glvrr q
Ismcl, g.ring Won Tor The coming task.
rauriing you .Ium threatening prrls, an
fitting YOU 90 lead This great America
Nation forward 90 higher conditions d
freedom aud righteousness. IN the storm
DAYS oi our civil war wc recall that iu th
rhir-p oi the field oi battle once nn
nsain y0u lcd the ranks forward au
planted thp ilHg ol our country upon th
famr8rlg g1Ilanty won. Now. Hs th
leader and commander ri Nu.ul1U 900 ,
people. We pray Almighty God 10 grln
unto YOU strength aud courage and wi'
dom 10 lead those uorts forward IN Oh
paths oi justice and truth until Ot
standard shall be- planted ou thr hight
Of "a God honuiug aud therefore "a
during prosperity We know that 20
have set before You ls 'pUir star OF YOU
public life. o. usD yuut own words,
patriotic pupore io promote thc true plor
oi our country and the highest good oi ot
people We are glad In lho belief thI
the righteous hopes inspired by yot
words aud by your ilc amung us will
Justified in days % come Nupjuicg IN III
confident expectation that the comm
quadrcnnium will be- marked by prIcclc
blessings from The Father OF mcrcics col
fcrrcd on your beloved country lhroug
your character and admini-'m ration.
II speak for all the members OF th
church when ] say that We will hold yo
and yours iendcrly Ia our hearts, and v
will remember you at the throne Of graz
IN our prayers, ever bC8eeghiug u
God of nations, unto whom our ialhc
looked and were lightened, 10 guide "
by iIis couuscls. 10 shield you 10y Ills pro
idei.,e, " enrich you with heavenly wi