Morning journal and courier., 1894-01-10

loCtOI OI 0es J8Qoo ouU1Cu, " Ve8ttlAl0s W0Io also present.
 The service opened with singing by tho choir, followed by reading of the scripture again sang hymn. Prayer was then Of fered by the Rev. Mr. McNichol, after which the choir rendered special selec- ton. Rev. Mr. Marvin then delivered the funeral sermon, which will be found in full below. After singing by the choir MT. Elias P. Merriman read poem in tribute to Dr. Willard, and Dr. Munger of the United church followed with . few beautiful re- marks sulogizing the deceased, after which another opportunity was given to view the remains.
 At the grave the choir rendered selec- tion and MT. Marvin offioiated at the com- mitment service.
 The honorary bearers were the deaoons of the church, Milford Ford, Lucius Fitch, A. z. Downs, Elias P. Merriman.
 A leng line of hacks followed the re- mains to the Wsstville cemetery whore the intermsnt took place.
 Following the old New England custom the bell was tolled as the procession moved to tho cemetery. Among those present were many New Haven people and the whole village of Westville seemed to have turned out to do honor to their beloved pastor.
 The following is Rev. MT. Marvin's dis course.
 Acts, ix., %: And he spake boldly in the name of tho Lord Jesus.
 These words, which are recorded of Paul while he remained st Jerusalem during his first visit after his conversion, it seems to me you will all recognize as appropriate to apply to the beloved pastor whose deoease has called us together to day. . While his ministry was characterized for it's tenderness and sympathy and the affea- donate regard which he had for all the members of his flock, it might emphatic ally be said of him that he was bold and courageous in the presentation of the truth and in the defense of whatever he esteemed made for righteousness, or the refinement and culture of society, or the glory of his Lord and Master Jesus Christ in the pros perity of this church.
 Dr. James Lawrence Willard was born in Madison of this state October II, 1895 He WAS the son of Mr. James and Mrs. Susan Willard. His early years were spent in his native place, where he en- joyed not only the culture of devoted mother, but also tho ministries of Rev | Samuel N Shepherd, whose influence had | much to do in shaping his future life and | character.
 He prepared for college at the academy | in his native village and entered Yale col lege in the class of 1849, having as class mates President Dwight, Professor Fisk of the Theological Seminary of Chicago, Pro lessor Edward D. Morris. and others who have distinguished themselves in the pro. fessions, with whom he maintained inti mate associations and won their esteem.
 From the college he at once entered the Yale theological seminary. and while pur. suing his theological studies was connected as teacher with the Collegiate and Com mercial institute and was thus brouRh into the society of General William B. Rus | sell, with whom an intimacy was formed which was unbroken till the general death.
 During his seminary course he gave evi dence of becoming an attractive preacher and was sought as 8 supply in the vaoan churches, among which was that of Wood
 bridge, where he was greatly admired ani was helpful in the interesting reviva \ which took place in connection with tn, labors of his olassmate, MT. David Peck At the completion of his seminary coure, he spent some two years and . half witt the Congregational church of Seymour
 where he won the estesm of the congrega tion and made lasting impressions, whfcE continue to this day with thoee who heard him.
 From Seymour he received a unani nous call to this church, which he accepted and was ordained October IT, 1855, over i as pastor, the only pastorate he ever oc cupied, and which has extended over more has been largely done. He loved thi' church, and the solicitations which cam, to him, not few, to occupy larger fields he declined for this his first love. To itl welfare and prosperity he devoted his bes energies, and for It's growth he gave hil best thought and best scholarship and hfi prayers.
 HIS SOCIAL CHARACTER.
 If we speak first of his social character we may say he was a man of rare Christian fellowship and strong attachments. There was with him a Pauline depth to the sx. pression brother. You felt that 1t came from the heart, and Pauls Brother Tim. | othy" never came from . more loving heart than did his Brother Munger or Brother Tomlinson. He was genial and kind and gave an open and fratarnal hand, and he demanded it from others. He was generous and sunny eyed, ever having a pleasant word and ready to lend assist ance when he could be helpful to the families of his parish or to his breth- ren in the ministry. At the same time he
 
 he was right he would stand immovable, | firm as c rock, though the heavens should fall. He was not to be shaken from his position. He was not man to compro- | mise what he considered right for tho sake of expedisney. He loved nature, and, though born by the | sea, yet he delighted more to go upon the mountains, or in visiting the wild ravines and glens, and to sit by the cascade, with its ripping, foaming waters, and watch the beautiful spray or the 6nny tribes as they | sported in its eadies.
 He loved his home, and to him 1t be- came the dearest spot on earth. "Home, Sweet Home," was the song which ever filled his thought, and he entered heartily into every plan and purpose to make 1t 2 beautiful and . happy home. He was fond of animals; he loved his dog, and as they walked your streets, or as they rambled tn the country, they made picture which will not soon be forgotten.
 AS STUDENT.
 Dr. Willard was a close student and . wide and constant reader. He kept abreast of the times, and was we'll posted on the discussions, whether theological or pertain. ing to the social and political questions ot the day. Hewas frequent contributor to the secular and religious press.
 His literary attainments were recognized and his electorate given him by the same collegs-Naryville, Tennessee-that con- ferred similar honor upon another of hia classmates. He had an analytical mind, was . clear thinker, and dissected . sub. ject, relieving 1t of its intricacies and the mists which might surround 1t, and. gave to you the clear, sharp points which il contained, or would show you its weak. ness and the untenable position on which it stood. -... --
 Hs was . lover of poetry and history ! and took . deep interest in the literature | of the chaagss which were constantly oc- ! curing in society and the government and | In the discussions of the theological world. l He had an inexhaustible fund of anscdote. like Lincoln, and was what may be called full man, one who was well read in Ntersture and familiar Witht the WfitinRs of EnRlish authors. And to this should be added his familiarity with the word of God, which he made his study, and which became the foundation of his faith and | tho foundation on which tho superstruc- ture of his message from the pulpit was erected.
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