The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-10
EXPRESSES
PROFOUND
SORROW
Standing Committee Takes Ac.
ton on tho Death Of Bishop
CIark-Minutos Adopted.

At a netting OF the standing committee
of the diocese OF Rhode Island. at the
office OF Chief Justice Stiness In the
Providence County Court House. action
was taken on the death OF Bishop Clarke.
Though several members OF the commit
tee were out OF the city, the following
were present; Or. George Mcclellan Fiske.
president; Judge James A. Pirce. secre-
tary; Mr.. Chief Justice stinsss and Rev.
r. j. Bassett.
This minute was adopted:
THE standing committee OF the do
cese of Rhode Island. speaking for and
representing the convention during the re-
cess Of that body. desires 10 express and
record the sense Of profound sorrow per-
ment by the death OF their beloved bishop
and friend. Rt. Rev. Thomas March
Clark. doctor of divinity, and doctor OF
laws. presiding bishop OF the American
church.
For almost half-century our dear and
Reverend Father in God has fed the peo-
pie In his Inheritance with a faithful and
with all his power, winning and keeping
the love of all his children. old and young,
high and low. rich and poor. Under his
gentle, wise and generous leadership the
church in Rhode Island has grown in
grace and in numbers, to degree far
out OF proportion TO territory and popula-
ton. It's ways have been ways OF pleas
The esI signs s' Of II "s an apostle @ T have 1s been
wrought abundantly I'm the bishops lumi-
nous example 10 his flock BY the evident
sincerity and sanctity OF his character,
ing, by his consecrated intellectual bril-
liancy, by his eloquence as preacher,
by his power as practical teacher OF
large mndsdness % Of ''Gs his sdministTstion, n p on
he has edited the church and the world
at home and abroad, and has shed lustre
upon the diocese. giving IL rame and fame
throughout the Anglican communion.
MONUMENTAL WORK.
His work as a diocesan is and must
ever remain monumental The great har-
vest of souls gathered, the names writ
ten in heaven, the new parishes formed.
the churches and parochial buildings
episcopate. the valuable gift Of Bishop
House. the establishment OF the three
diocesan institutions. all these and many
other onoe things IA testify TO the strong infiu,
his firm hold upon tho confidence and
affection not only Of the church but OF the
public irrespective Of creed.
Not only as prelate and pastor was
the bishop illustrious. but also as ciu-
zen. A true patriot. he watched with con-
scientious solicitude the course OF civic
affairs round him and until the last his
voice was uplited on behalf of social
purity and Righteousness. We 60 not un-
duly exalt him. when we say that ne was
unQuestionably, the f1rst citizen OF Rhode
Island. attracting unanimous respect and
veneration.
THAT Bishop Clark has been spared to
the church and to the state so far beyond
the ordinary limits Of human life. TO oc-
cupy the highest position OF dignity, honor
and usefulness 10 the very end. has been
not only a mark OF Divine favor TO him.
but an unusual privilege and blessing TO
those who. living in his light, and seeing
his good works. have been led 10 Rlorify
Our Father. which is in heaven.
ITO the family and household now part
ed from the patriarchal head we offer our
unfeigned symapthy.
ITO God we give thanks for this good
example. which we praise. May II be fol-
lowed.
And for the holy soul departed we I'M
plore the Joy and peace OF that Light
that shiueth ever more and more unto
the perfect day OF the Resurrection. that
when the Chief Shepherd shall appear
His faithful servant may receive a crown
OF glory that fadeth not away.
GEORGE MCCLELLAN FISKE,
President.
JAMES A. PIRCE. Secretary"
During the afternoon a meeting OF the
council of the Churchmen's club was held
and committee consisting of Professor
Munroe and Rathbone Gardner was ap-
pointed to draft suitable resolutions per-
tanning 10 the death OF Bishop Blark.
which will be entered among the minutes
n the club