The Washington herald., 1907-04-29
DR.. HAMLIN HONORED
Church Members PayTribute
to Pastors Memory.
MANY GOOD DEEDS RECALLED
Late Head of Covenant COnEFega-
tion Remembered as One of City's
Broadest-minded Men-Mr. Justice
Brewer One of the speakers-C. ID.
WaIcott Also Pays Tribute.

Sincerity and sympathy of expression
marked the memorial services yesterday
afternoon in honor OF the late Rev. DR..
Teunis S. Hamlln, at the Church Of the
/ Covenant, when layman, jurlst. and min
! lister paid tribute to the pastor whose
death was mourned by all Washington.
The edifice was filled by admiring friends
of the minister, who had gathered to
hear words Of praise, and to be reminded
of his great work and Of the many good
deeds ne had accomplished but never
mentioned
Mrs. Hamiin and other relatives at
tended the ceremonies. Among others
present were Ambassador James Bryce
himself a Presbyterian. and Or. Charles
Needham. president of the George Wash
ington University.
a feature of the service was the sing
ing of several hymns. favorite religious
songs Of the former pastor by the choir.
and, IN one instance. assisted by the en-
tire congregation. When Gen John W.
Foster, chairman of the committee hav-
4iAA tAH ia MANU. anu At1
presided, announced that For All the
Saints" one Of DR.. HamHn's favorite
hymns, would be sung. the choir began
the air and the congregation arose and
Joined in with one voice. The services
We're opened by an invocation by Rev
Samuel II. Greene. pastor Of the Cal
vary Baptist Church.
Mr.. Justice Brewer speaks.
Mr., Justice Brewer, OF the United States
Supreme Court. began his tribute by re-
ferring TO DR.. Hamlin's services as a
citizen. "He was true TO his religious
duties and 20 the church, he said, "b1.
DR. Hamlin never forgot the other work
on the outside that was 10 be accom-
plished This city. this nation called on
him and he came willingly 70 their as
sistanee in any way he could"
Justice Brewer mentioned a few of the
activities taken in work other than for
the church. Il say a few. he said.
because It would be simply impossible
10 endeavor to mention all Of them. or
even a small part Of his interest in other
questions"
With reference to education and his
active interest in the welfare Of the peo-
pie at large. Justice Brewer said Dr.
Hamlin had given no little time and
thought TO the great cause. Education.
on which the pillar Of society must rest.
was Of particular interest 10 Dr. Ham
lin, and he accomplished "A great deal
along these lines" Justice Brewer said
DR.. Hamiiu realized the great national
danger in race prejudice. and he did
everything in his power 10 remove such
tendency. He realized that the coIored
people are TO become a mighty factor in
the affairs of this nation. His work in
education was as a good citizen. and at
al public gatherings he was always
welcome. OF his work and his worth we
are all justly proud. AS d citizen, he dis
played unusual interest in the city and
the nation. and the city and the nation
alike have felt his loss. We, Of all
churches, feel a deep regret at his hav-
ing been taken away
bishop satterIee's Tribute.
Or. Hamlin was one whom to know
was 10 love- said the Right Rev. Henry
I. Satterlee. bishop of the Episcopal Dio-
cese of Washington, in opening his re-
marks. which were with reference TO DR..
Hamlin and his relation to the church at
large.
Christianity. first of all. is a personal
religion" he continued. DR. Hamlin was
a type Of superhuman character God
gave him spirit Of power. In his great
accomplishments and in his wonderful
work We all felt that he had a warm
heart and was particularly possessed
with s0berness OF judgment At little
meetings OF the ministry held every three
months, when we discussed points of diff
ference and Of union, Dr. Hamlin was
always in favor of the points Of union in
preference to the other questions.
DIT Hamlin has gone. But he has left
mark in this wOrld-a mark more last
ing than could be put upon stone Friend
ships that began here VIII last through
eternity"
Henry B. F. mcfarland, president Of
the Board of District Commissioners.
spoke about DR. Hamlin and his religious
work. not alone in the church OF in the
Sunday school, but everywhere.
His service IN this church was all re-
ligious, but he exceIled as a preacher and
pastor" said the Commissioner. He
was greatest as a pastor. as very minis
ter should be, even AZ the Presbyterian
Church, where the sermon Is so inpor-
tant. His preaching, t.scti.ed by strength
and sincerity. came from the most faith
rui preparation, was effective in its re-
suits, and made him known not only at
home but abroad. In the principal pulpits
Of this country and England, as in the
Church Of the Covenant, he spoke with
the same success.
Best RS Pastor.
But. while he had worldwide interests.
it was as the pastor Of his own people
that he was most devoted and most sue
cessfuL He literally gave his life for
the sheep. He viii be longest remembered
for his sympathy and appreciation. in
JOY and in sorrow, and especially for his
tender and taetful ministries to those in
affiiction.''
On behalf of the board of deacons Charles
F. Nesbit spoke Of Dr. Hamlin's services
to the poor and the unfortunate.
He was a superior man. His activity
was ceaseless. and he was noted for his
wonderful, his tremendous accomplish
ments"
Mr.. Nesbit said: DIR. Hamlin was al
ways going among the poor and doing all
In his power TO bring about good, To help
the unfOTtunates He worked hand in