The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-18
The Rev. Charles Hipbigerede. ID, ID.

The following paper, expressive of The
appreciation OF the board of managers
of the Virginia Bible Society OF the val
liable services of the Rev. Dr.. Mimi
gerode while he was a member OF the
board, and of its sorrow at his loss, w2s
adopted at a meeting held on the ljtn
OF November. The committee appointed
TO draft the paper consisted OF the Rev.
Moses sd, d. H H. ob 10 Il Rt tr Kew L. H. Mason
Just four weeks ago the spacious
edfice in which DR.. Minnegerode minis
tered for thirty-three years was filled
with a reverential and sorrowiDg assem-
bly,, met to pay the last sad rites OF
respect and affection before committing
TO the grave all that was mortal or that
venerable and beloved servant Of God.
Among the multitude on that occasion
were the members Of the board OF mana
gers OF the Virginia Bible Society,". and
as they then gave expression or thelr
sympathy for the bereaved, ana OF theif
personal regard for the departed, by tnelr
presence and participation In the services
Of the hour. so now they desire to place
on permanent record another express
sion of their estimate Of the Christian
virtues and services OF the venerated
brother, whose loss they deplore.
other associations have already PAID
their loving tribute to the memory or
DR.. Minngerode as man eminent TOT
scholarship, patriotism and philanthropy;
as a minister Of the Word DISTINGUISHING
suasiveness Of his discoursesi as a pas
tor who endeared himself TO his flock by
his cordial interest In the temporal and
spiritual welfare of every MEMBER OF II
and Il now only remains FOR us. "a our
official capacity, 10 place on enduring
record our gratitude that ne was once
feiiow-iaborer with us In the work OF the
Virginia Bible Society. and our sorrow
that we can enjoy the benefit Of his
efficient services no more. ~
NVT.H
the home Of a long line Of ministers OF
the Gospel distinguished Tor piety anu
usefulness, end equally dlsllhsulsHeu lOi
their fraterlal regard for each other
Dr. Minnigerode was a hdppS eAa, aPr
OF one whose aim IT was ever 10 man
tain 1.-THE unity of the spirit in the bonds
of peace" ...,..- -
With the most uumlstakabie loyalty 10
the principles. government ana IotinS OF
worship of his own Church, he delighted
TO cooperate with his brethren IN main
tanning and advancing the enterprise
which are common 10 an eEanSeHcal
churches. He was ever ready 20 take MS
part i'm the united efforts made IN this
city To prornote genuine revivals Of re-
ligion: to further the objects contem-
plated by the Evangelical Alliance, and
to aid in the circulation OF the HOLY
Scriptures.
gers OF the Virginia Bible Society In
lSe0, and continued i'm its service, either
as member or officer. until his removal
TO Alexandria. He was president OF
the Society from April. 1883, TO April,
1887. Two OF the most memorable OF
the Society's anniversaries ever cele-
brated in Richmond were held IN NJ;
Pauls church during his pastorate, and
never did he speak with more earhesthss
or effect than when he urged the claims
of the Society on the sympathy and
generous support OF all who profess and
call themselves Christians.
This board Of managers cherishes the
most grateful memory Of ne devotion OF
DR. Minnigerode 10 It's interests; II re-
calls. with unalloyed pleasure, the kfnd'
courteous and cordial manner when MADE
his presence so welcome AZ us meetings
and mingled with the sorrow mat we
shall see his face no more, or again
enjoy communion with him on earth. IS
the anticipation of reunion IN the "or,d
OF recognition and uninterrupted, hoiy
fellowship in the house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens.