The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-02-25

Memorial. SeFyiceI.


Memorial services were held last even
Ing at st. Andrews Church for the late
Rev. Charles Il. Murray, d. D., and they
wcro impressive and interesting. With
the assistance Of several Philadelphia
clcrgymen Bishop Coleman conducted the
mon on the life of DR.. Murray, portraying
faithfully his many virtues and character.
A special musical program was giycn by
the choir and sang rs the procession hymn
:" For All the Saints Who From Their
LabJrs Rest Alter the sermon peace
Perfect Pcsco was sung in most effective
manner and tho occasional hymn WAS
'Hark the Sound of Holy Voices Tho
clergymen who assisted In the services
were The Rev. w. S. Baer, tho Rev. DR..
Faulkner tho Rev. G. p, Walker, the Rev.
DR.. Stranger and the Rev George A. La:i-
MGR, o. Philadelphia; and the Revs. II.
Ashton uenry. Martin y. Dunlap, l.. w.
Batte,i, kinsey J. Hammond, OF this city.
and tho Rev. +. W. Munson, Of New Cas-
tie.
Bishop Coleman In his sermon reviewed
the life of DR.. Murray whio ho was ut col
lege and attending the divinity school say
ing that no had there laid tho founda-
ton was the beginning that of his
later and BEAUTIFUL lie. He COM
mencnd his work rs assistant to tho late
Bishop Leo, and as rector his ruling was
always that of love and gcntleness
A. pastor he was host known to many,
displaying in his work n Gevotodness to the
congregation AMI especially to tho poorer
members, Daring tho many years Of his
illness no had been treated by distinguish
cd physicians, and he had preserved copies
of various excellent prescriptions for differ
emf ailments. In his visits to the sick he
often gave them tho benefit Of these pre-
criptions, frequently buying himself tho
medicine for them. and he has been glad
dencd by hearing that he had helped many
who could not help themselves. His adj
vice and sympathy was often sought,
even out Of his congregation.
Bishop Coleman spoke Of DR.. Murrays
ability as AL examining Cnaplainsof this
diocese. as n member and president Of the
standing committoc. always exercising tho
same strict regard for the obligations rest.
ing on him.
lie had sense Of humor and at times
his conversation fairly sparkled with wit.
Various memorials" continued Bish-
op Coleman may be suggested. A suit
able tablet upon tho wall CT parish
building on yonder side, Il wise project up.
on which know his heart was SIT, but
the memorial nearer still to his great
heart and the ono most calculated to honor
his name, would be the most consecra.cl
lvcs Of the people to whom he ministered
to his best. 70 this ond bc;ecci you in
his stead tnat you strive, aud all the hard
or dutins t'e5c Lentcn DAYS. to draw from
your Sins TO rrpentNnc,. from darkness to
faith, fr0m III, flesh to Tho spirit, from
Goodness to ardent devotion, from weak
beginnings 10 perfect end. from smooth
open ways, if need be, to higher and
hoicv paths, from fear to.Iovo from earth,
TO heaven, from yourselves to God.
II $ ifc we know has no. been lived In
vain. Manvcvcn now bless and thank
God for what he has made them. Many
more. doubtless. will hereafter in the time
of resurrection confess thee deb S to him,
while thoy own ;heir supremest obligation.
to their Savior To bring his people near
to God ana have them to abide oternally
in his bcatiiic presence, was his aim and
prayer, again cxemplifying u picture Of
faithful and true pastor.