Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-06-02
last message to loved ones, and in some cases Of

last message TO loved ones, and in some cases Of
their final resting place.
But the many DatIie-helds with their noise and
smoke, their agony and gore, are far oehind ns--
Years of peace and prosperity have followed. Anu
to-day we calmly look back, and think OF those
who 50 noby did their duty, aud teii Win Lhelr
faces u the foe. Neither Will we forget those
who survived the bloody strife, ont have since
slept in death, aud have been borne by their COM
rades 10 their last resting place. Let US to-day
look back with greatful hearts; Hrst 10 Coo VINO
crowned our arms with success, ana praise INN
for mis- love to as individuals aud as u nation
second, let remember with tenderness and
gratitude those through whose death the victory
gained. Neither should we forget the iiYln|
There are duties owe 10 onr country and 70
each other that must not be forgotten.
Ii is my duty minister Of the gospel 10 COM
fort and encourage those who are trust In Jesus
and warn those VINO are not, of their danger. This
m memorial service brings before Us lac wonderful
law OF yic3rionz suffering. The richest bless 20
our heavenly Father conlers on us: are dispensed
through this law. Let us study IL Inc rocks
decay and crumole 10 dust, that vegetation may
be produced. The death Of the mineral Is the lie
may be fed. The hawk trIkcs its talOns into the
innocent dove, aud feeds upon II. he panther
springs from his hiding place. and tasteus DIS
claws in the deer, and feeds upon It's nesh IN
this we the solemn law OF vicariOus eacflhce
When We look on our tables aud see tue hesh OF
siam animals, Mnetner we recognize IL U. NO. "S
behold the deep mystery of this law. Again an
the blessings that we enjoy as citlzens OF Ills
great Republic How 10 US through thls la" our
iorerfathsIs crossed the ocean, and planted on the
shores Of the Atlantic the germs OF hDerty.-
These they Watered with their sweat. their teaIs
and their blood until by the Blessing Of God the
gOodiy tree OF liberty casts its shadow from tnS
Atlantic to the Iaciic ana from the cold waters
Of the Penobscnt 10 the tepid waters OF the hlo
Grande. Tnrn your thoughts now TO the NE sur
feTng, and death OF Jesus; and behO tue Crown
Ing work Of this law. lie has through his NE, SUI
frrlng. and death. wrought oat for ns great sal
VauOn; and the question comes TO eacn OF Us,
'ho1 shall We escape If We neglect itF We &C
cept all other blessings which come U ns Ihrougn
thi law. Why should We reject thisf The purest
the best 1t viii not ouiy comfort aud chesf the
believer through life, hat will BE- 70 him cup OF
endless joy, from which he will drink through the
cesslc bges OF eternity. Soon the last taps VIII
sound for each one Of ms, and the DARK curtains OF
the grave will cover Us. II we 20 without Jesus
what wi cur waking be. when the Arehange4
truphet sound the great Reveile, bidding us iElI
IN for the last Roll Call
Lastly. Il is not only our duty to accept Jesus
a. our Savior, bat faithfully TO serve God, Dy the
discharge of every duty lie requires at oar hands
lie called ne IN the pact to defend az the RISK OF
our Ives ths liberty purchased py our loEe Iktn-
ere, and today be bids guard II well, and trans
INIT Il unsuliisd 10 coming generations 70 10
this We inu-t cling tOa, and practice the great
principles they taught, and for which many OF
them gave their lives. II oEi minds are DARK ist
Us 60 10 Gods Word that We may know the truth,
and then let an enlightened conscience be oar
guide hen any important mater Is 20 DC 3e-
cdeds either in church state, let US strive 10 be
on the right side Let Us cherish our free school
system and frown down any attempt on the PARK
or any church TO 1t any Of ts funds for sec
tartan purposes. Let ne keep the Sabbath day az
Q ID intended we FhOuld-in physical and mental
rest ami moral and spiritual Improvement .'Iht
shall We delight ourselves In the Lord and tie
will cause us to ride upon the high places OF the
earth. and feed ne with the heritage Of Jacob our
father; for the mouth OF the Lord hath spoken It.
At the close Of Mr.. Hindman's ser
mon the audience was dismissed.
In the evening Union services were
held at the Baptist church. conducted
by Revs. Hindman aad Allen, with a
sermon by Rev. Allen.
MONDAY MORNING
the G. A. R. w. R. C.. and S. of Y,
together with large number of citl-
zans, and headed by the band, pro-
ceeded to the cemetery, where with
appropriate ceremonies, the graves of
the sleeping heroes were decorated
with flags and flowers.
In the afternoon the Baptis. church
was again filed with an eager thronc.
Short addresses were made 10y Revs.
Hindman and Bracken; AIr. Alien re-
cited VIII Carletou's beautf ni poem,
''Our Army of the Dead" The boys
and girls performed parts assigned
them in a very ereditable manner,
and the day closed with the soul stir
ring song of John Browns Body
Lies Wondering IN the Grave"
And thus was Decoration Day OBJ
served in PhillipsbuTg.