The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-10

something OF the feelings which pervades
the church ON the death of the beloved
Moses D. Hoge.
In the removal ~ DR. Hoge from our
presence. We bow our hearts suomissiNey
10 the will OF the great head OF ths
church. who d0eth an things wisely ana
we'll. Yet We cannot but mourn Win
deepest sorrow with humility love ana
gratitude the Church Of the Covenant
looks up from her sorrow 20 render nor
tribute of praise and THANKSGIVING T"
God for the masterful spirit and splen-
did service OF this Prince in lsraoi-Mose7
Drury Hoge.
This church recognizes in him IT'S foun-
der. 7. is the first church to estapil-'
for itself an independent life and nome
now more than sixteen years ago.
We recall to-day with tender ana
grateful appreciation AN that this church
has cost him in personal care. tenIer
concern and oversight. We remember
with sweet gratitude AN the long ana
severe toll that was demanded of him I'D
order 10 preserve and further it's life.
We call ND I'm mind those patient iabors
zach Sabbath night al the old John Minor
Bolts house. now Elba Public Scnooi
building. I'm that winter made memorable
bv storm and cold. whore ne preached 10
= small audience composed chiefly "l
bovs gathered from the vicinity
We remember the cheer and unfiagginR
zeal with which he followed the work
and the workers 10 the new location n
the basement OF tho dhen Sidney Meth
odist Episcopal church on west Main
street.
Gum memories are fuil Of the thoughts
of how. when the work had SD grown.
DIT Hoge aided by the Sainted James No
DoweH. and also by the Ladies Society
OF his church. secured a sum of money
sufficient TO buy a lot ON west Grace
street and had erected thereon neat
brick structure for the churches FIRST
permanent home.
In 1890. seconded and encouraged hy the
wise counsel and appreciation OF DIT.
HOge. the present pastor secured THIS new
site. aided largely by the lberaNty OF
Matthew Gimour. Esq.
Here this new chapel was built. and on
December 10. 1891, before large ana
enthusiastic audience, Dr. H0ge preached
the dedication sermon sermon OF rare
beauty and power
His voice was filled with emotion as he
gave expression Of his gratitude 90 God
at the evidence Of this fruition of many
labors His words Of holy announcement
and tender counsel fell with fine I'M
spiration upon the great audience and
in the strength OF them has the congre-
CATION gone many days.
Dr. Hoge saw of his long toll. his un-
ceasng prayer. ana patient ministry ana
his heart was very glad tie had fore
taste Of his glorious reward.
Truly can We say with the Saintei
Montgomery:
Servant of God well done,
Rest from thy loved employ
The battle fought the victory won.
Enter my Masters joy.
We tender to the mother church our
deepest sympathy 10 their great bereave-
ment. We mourn truly with them and
commend them to God and 10 the word
OF His Grace. which Is able 10 build them
up and 20 give them an Inheritance
among all them that are sanctihcd.
Especially do we OFFER 10 the family
the deepest sympathy OF our united
hearts. praying always for them that
having all sufficiently I'm all 1lines they
may abound 70 every good work
And 20 ourselvs-that grace may n'
given MS Ito follow on 10 know the
Lord" for he hath given US am example.
The session requests that these reso-
utions be adopted at the public assem-
blv Of the church on the Lords day. jan
uarv s. 1909 that they be spread upon
the records Of the church and that a
copy be forwarded 10 the session Of the
Second Presbyterian church and 70 the
family BY order Of the session
J. CALVIN STEWART
Moderator.
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