Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1897-09-29

Pastor Cross Tribute at his
Burial.

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Rev. Thomas j. Cross pastor of the
First Baptist church of Atlantic City
who was present when conductor Denge
passed away, delivered the address at
his funeral. He spoke feelingly on the
sad ending of Dengese ulogizing his
many good habits and the faithfulness
with which he performed his many
duties. He was beloved by his family
and esteemed by large circle of friends.
Among other remarks were the follow
ing From the cradle to the casket,
life is one continuous journey, and be-
cause great deal of time is spent upon
cars, many lives are in the keeping of a
single class of men.
We have long been accustomed to hear
of the soldiers heroic action on the field
of battle, the sailor daring his life to
save Others, and the fireman amid perils,
but how little is ever said or written
about tho vast army of railroad men
The innumerable deeds of kindness that
they do are unannounced from page or
marble. Very few if any monuments
bear testimonies to their bravery.
Therefore, avail myself of the oppor-
tunity on this sad occasion to speak of
the men, SO lately associated with
their fallen mate. As a class of
men, three reasons for honoring them,
suggest themselves to me.
LIST. They are competent. The posi-
tions they hold demand that they be
men of intelligence and skill. Such men
can be intrusted with grave respon-
sibllities, entailing the lives of hundreds
of people. They must be accurate in
receiving orders, and prompt in the
execution of them
End. They are loyal to the company
they serve-a mere casual observer can
easily detect with what allegiance and
fidelity, the employees sustain the re-
which they work. They serve faithfully
and honestly.
3rd. They are obliging. Who has
not noticed their many acts of kindness
to the men, women, and children who
pass constantly over their lines Be it
said to our shame that it is too often a
rarity to thank them for their thought
full deeds. The great aim of our modern
life seems to be p annihilate time and
space. Neither machinery nor men are
spared to accomplish that end. As we
ride along absorbed in book or our
own thoughts, do we think of the men
who are caring for our safety Whether
we mention those employed about the
station, the engineer, the fireman, the
brakeman, or the conductor all are at
their posts to protect human lives and
promote rapid transit.
As railroad companies exact certain
conditions from passengers, so the Bible
offers the following:
LIST. Be sure you take the right road,
"Jesus saith unto him. am the way,
the truth, and the life.'' John 14,6.
2nd. Take immediate passage, ''Now
is the accepted time," behold, now is
the day of salvation" Cor. 60.
3rd. This ticket is not transferable.
"For every man shall bear his own
burden" GAL 6.5
4th. Implicit trust is the coductor.
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and
thou shall be saved" Acts 1851.
5th. No person has any authority to
alter or change any of the conditions.
There is none other name under Heaven
given among men, whereby we must be
saved" Acts 4.12.
Here are five reasons why we should
comply with the above conditions in
taking this road
1st. 1t is the cheapest of all roads
without money and without price. !"
Isaiah 55.1.
2ud. 1t is delightful road. "Her
ways are ways of pleasantness and all
her paths are peace" Prov. All.
"Good company so l am with you
Away" Mots. 2S2O.
4th. No accidents on this road, "FOr
he shall give his angels charge over thee,
to keep the in all thy ways. Pc. 91.11.
5th. The end is glorious, "In my
fathers house are man y mansions. | go
to prepare place for you" John, 14.2.