The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-28
INVOCATION AND CREATIONS
By Bishop Newman, and President NC
kinney, Gen. Porter and Mayor Strong.

Ry Bishop Newman, and President Nc
kinney, Gen. Porter and Mayor Strong.
The exercises commenced with the
singing of America"
A solemn silence fell on the dense
crowd as the venerable Bishop John P.
Newman invoked the blessing OF heaven
on the ceremonies. Many of the people
joined in the "Our Father" which con-
cluded the bishops prayer. which was
as follows.
BISHOP NEWMAN'S PRAYER.
Father Almighty, mSker Of Heaven
and Earth, Saviour of all men, God over
all and blessed forever more, hear us
while we pray. Around this new tomb
we ga Their to perform the last funeral
rites for one we love, whom nation hon.
ors and a world reveres. We pray not
for him, for he is forever free from the
repressive burdens, the grave respensi-
b:lities, the stern conflicts Of this our in
constant life. He shall die no more; ne
lives with Thee, in the certainties and
realities of the better life, sometimes
thinking OF US and the country he loved
so well. Forever with Thee, Lord, he
nor our monuments of stone TO perpet-
uate his memory among the sons Of men.
Thou hast ordained his place in human
history for all time by the largeness OF
his soul, the greatness of his mind, the
uprightness of his character, by his love
OF truth, his devotion to our nations
welfare and by the sweet influence he
still exercises for peace, justice and lib
erty. and here today We pour forth our
libations OF gratitude to Thee, o Thou
God of our fathers. that in our country's
danger, when authority was challenged
and Judgment imperiled and freedom
threatened, in the supreme hour of doubt
and fear, Thou didst give US this man 10
defend our rights. to lead our armies TO
victory and to administer our govern
ment in righteousness and honor.
Around. his sacred dust We give Thee
thanks that peace prevails, that those
once divided in the field of battle are
here in prayer and praise under a COM
mon flag, the symbol of universal liberty:
and here we linger TO pray for those he
loved, for the precious woman, the wife
of his youth, the companion of his man
u =,
that her last days may be full of heav-
emily rest. that in them Thy word may DE
fulfilled-'Who were lovely and pleasant
in their lives and in their death they
shall not be divided May their children
and their childrens children live in all
virtue, happiness and honor under Thy
fatherly care. May the mantle of our
departed chieftain and statesman rest
upon him who is today the chief magis-
trate of our favored republic. that under
his wise administration our land may be
the home Of peace and plenty: may the
poor never cry for bread nor the honest
toiler anguish in want. nor the honest
citizen suffer from injustice: may the
rich care for the poor and the poor re-
spect the rich. for Thou art the maker OF
all we suppl:cate Thee, Thou Supreme
Ruler Of the Universe, for the welfare Of
our commerce; that our legislators may
discern these times and our judges be
worthy the smile the infinite Judge; may
our army be terror TO evil-doers and
our navy be the bearer of a message Of
good viii TO all nations; may the COVER
nor of this imperial state and the may
or Of this great city be under Thy divine
guidance TO give us wise and stable ad-
ministration; and may our nation lead
the advance Of all peoples. in all that is
benefcent in science. useful in art, noble
in charity, generous in Devotion; may
prosperity return TO our people in the
abundance OF our fields, the richness Of
our industries and the wealth of our
commerce. And here, on this sacrament
tai altar, Ne renew our allegiance 10
Thee. Thou God of our fathers; and on
this memorable day. by this flowing riv- |
e.. in the presence Of this NOBLE nonu- |
men-. expressive OF a nations love and |
admiration. pledge ourselves TO be true
- the cause for which the departed
fought, 20 the union ne preserved. % |
the institutions ne cherished: to love |
whs, Thou lowest and 10 hate what Thou /
hatesc. until our nation shall De the Ugh; |
Of the world. until knowledge ana virtue |
and truth and sobristy and plenty and !!
Christianity shall fill our earth With /
gladness. through Him who taught US TO /
pray:
Our Father. who art IN Heaven. hal !
lowed be Thy name
'Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done /
on, earth as Il Is in Heaven
GIVE US this day our daily bread, and /
forgive US our trespassss. as We forgive !
thefn that irespass against Us: and lead |
US not into temptation. bu, deliver from |
evil ior Time IS the Kiag5o.r, and n. /
Power and the Glory forever Anaen.
As soon as the prelass had taken his /
seat. the hymn Of thanks. s-ol6 Neither +
land Folk Song was sung by the chris /
tiers
THE PRESIDENT.
Another mighty cheer arose as Presi- /
6e2t Mckinley. after re singing OF the !
hymn, moved 70 the railing OF sas spsak. |