The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-26
A MEMORIAL SERVICE.
The Late John Philip Newman EuIo-
Eized by Bishop Hurst


gized by Bishop Hurst.
Devoted church goer as he is. President
Mckinley braved the inclement weather
yesterday morning and was in his pew in
Metropolitan NJ E. Church early to par
ticipate in divine worship. The services
I were commemorative of the late John
/ Philip Newman. d. D.. who was for many
years pastor Of the church. and n eulogy
[ was pronounced by Bishop John F. Hurst
j. At the opening Of the services the choir
I sang Lead. Kindly Light" written By
. Cardinal John Henry Newman. a selection
/ peculiarly appropriate 70 the occasion.
Bishop Hurst chose for text the fol-
! lowing words There was a man sent from
God, whose name was John" John, is. He
| said. in part:
John Philip Newman was born in New
| York city September l. 1926. and diei in
[ Saratoga. n. Y, July ;. 1899 Washington
~has been often called upon OF late. with
! temporary suspension OF its daily tasks to
! stop and pay tribute to the lIIlstrio 3 dea 3
! Of the nation. Only few days ago the
/ brave Lawton was laid to rest beneath the
I c~ks at Arlington, while the natl n walled
and wept. He fought his way to hi hig1
[ place in mems esteem, ard died At Il post
/ OF duty in the Philippine archipelago.
I To-day we, assemble to memorabilia the
/ deeds Of a man who won esteem and world
wide fame largely while pastor of this
church. conquerOr. too. was Bishop
| Newman, for he Travelled in many lands
( and achieved victories Of faith and regen-
/ Grafton greater even than successes re-
corded in CORY battle feds. TAeie is a
/ fitness in paying tribute to his menO-y
here. for his pulpit is the most appropriate
spot fcr such a service.
3 he ctr ~. -
cathedral in London sees upon a metallic
plate this inscription: II you would see
the monument OF the archite T. 10 k arolud
you. In like manner. this church so far
as its membership is concerned is largely
the work Of Bishop Newmans genius and
magnificent piety From all his wander
ings and his muitiplex tasks outside he re-
turned to Metropolitan Church to bestow
the hest iabors Of his lie and to lavish
upon its people the paternal and spiritual
affection of his heart. IL would be a gra-
cious act, and one worthy OF him. to name
the street which TANKS this church upon
the east Newman Place It would be only
carrying out the principles of his lie also
. tC endow a Newman professOrship in the
great university which the iberality OF
our Church has made possible in this city
Bishop Newman's ministry was one of
lullness and helpfulness. He entered into
the experiences Of men to a degree seldom
done by religious teachers. His people
found in him a sympathetic friend and
helper. In this church and wherever he
touched the great world he was an indus
trious and stimulating force Thousands
have been lifted into the very region Of
heaven By his ministrations. His private
studies and preparations for preaching
were of the most elaborate kind. and this
was the secret Of that wonderful pulpit
eloquence which he possessed. His ser
mons were the reflex of a broad and gen
erous nature and the output Of a mind
whose resources were constantly replen-
ished By study. He WAS a wise exDositor
Of the scriptures. His holiness of state
mert was often startling. >but when his
uttcrances were finished it was seen that
his propositions took hold upon the bed
rock of eternal truth. Visitors were
charmed by his preaching and he was
called more in truth than in compliment
the Chrysastom of Washington.
John Philip Newman possessed peculiar
adaptations Of nature to win the conf
dence Of men. especially great men. More
than any other preacher in the National
Capital nc was the friend OF high Army
and Navy officials. He was on friendly
terms with members Of Congress and the
Senate. OF the latte- body he was chap
esteemed in that body Of statesmen In
some of his acts, il is true. he was ma
ligned. misiudged. misinterpreted but so
beautiful was his attitude. so consistent
his course. so Incompatible his virtue and
character, and so impressive his silence
that such shafts fell to the earth harm
less. How feryent and helpful was his
friendship for General Grant, He was a
spiritual guide and helper in the days OF
battle in the responsibilities of the Presi-
dency and in the shadows of death at
Mount McGregor.
The authorship OF Bishop Newman was
not extensive. but rich in quality and
enduring in value His travels in Pales- |
tine aud other countries OF the East in
spired occasional volumes from his pen
which may be regarded as gems Of litera-
ture. The book. entitled America for
Americans" is animate with the spirit of
his lofty patriotism.
Bishop Newman was not elected to the ,
final Office in his Church until well into |
the sixties. He was then tried in every |
fire and had proved his worth. But il /
would have been well for the Church had |
he been chosen Bishop twenty years before. /
that he might have given the energy and I
vast capacity Of his manhood's years TO the !
office which he sraced so signally
He was an Independent thinker and I
one who helped to make The current of /
opinion. A born leader. he could brock /
no second place, and his natural cndow-
ments led him to become a precedent and I
starting point for the thought of other /
men. He was a leader in education. and /
whenever he encountered q Young preacher !.
Handicapped by lack of training and eN- /
perience, he took steps to provide for his I
Improvement At one time he had no less /
than twenty-four young preachers in an /
eXtemporized school studying to perfect /
themselves in thaolOgic science and in I
Church history. This fine perception Of |
the great equities was one Of the distin- /
gushing marks Of Bishop Newman's life
In every place and in every land be /
was the same as with YOU. spotless and !
pure. the living embodiment Of the faith !
which he preferred We stand in the {
presence OF such's man with such a record /
and bless God for Bishop Newman and |
his life.