The Washington herald., 1908-02-25

pathy in their bereavement. and our
own seEse of personal loss; we feel
overwhelmed at what il means. not
only TO US, the diocese. and the church.
but to the entire country as we'll 20
have removed from our midst so great
and good Christian man.
AT the s8rae time. we feel profound
ly grateful 10 have had the privilege
OF knowing him, serving under his
leadership. and OF being able 10 testify
to his wonderful spiritual power
Ills death is but the entrance TO the
presence of our Heavenly Father.
whose nearness to him in this life he
so clearly set forth by HIS own daily
example. Truly il may be said of him,
as st. Paul said OF himself. He has
fought good fight. he has finished his
course, he has kept the faith: hence
forth there is laid up for him crown
cf Righteousness, which the Lord, the
Righteous Judge, shall give him at
that day
Resolved. That copy Of these reso-
buttons be sent TO the family OF the
Bishop of Washington. be spread upon
the records of ST Adams Parish. and
published in the daily newspapers.
and in the papers OF the church.
FxNufatOrS
The regents of the American Society OF
Religious Education held a special meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the Shore
ham. Judge George W. Atkinson. Of the
Court Of Appeals. vice president. acted
as chairman. and DR.. J. f. Gilbert, as
secretary.
The following resolution, presented by
DR.. T. D. Power, was unanimously
adopted:
Whereas in the providence of God.
Right Rev Henry Yates Sstterlee. pres
ldent OF this society. brother beloved Of
the Lord and Of his fellow-men, has fallen
asleep in Christ, and
Whereas We. his associates and breth-
rem. would bear witness to his princely
character and noble work for God and
humanity. therefore
Resolved That we express our sincere
profound sense OF the loss sustained by
the whole community I'm the death OF this
distinguished citizen. by the cause Of our
common Christianity, by the church of
which he was the honored leader and
faithful shepherd. and by his associates
and fellow-laborers in this society.
Resolved. That we express our sincere
appreciation Of his exalted piety, his
broad and brotherly sympathies. his pTu-
dent and wise counsels. his simplicity and
Christ-likeness Of character. his steadfast
devotion to the cause OF truth and right
.eousness. his loyalty TO the holy Scrip
lures. his many qualities OF mind and
heart that endeared him to his brethren
OF every religious denomination.
Resolved. That we extend TO his fam
lily aad to the church which is so greatly
bereaved assurances of our tender SYM
pathy and Of our heartfelt fellowship
with them in their sorrow. and would
commend them 10 God and to the word OF
His grace which is able to build them up
and give them an inheritance among them
that are sanctifed.
Resolved, That a copy OF these resOlu-
tons be furnished by our secretary 10 the
family. and another copy 10 the papers
Of the city for publication"
Baptist Ministers share Grief.
Resolutions were also adopted by the
Baptist Ministers Conferences Of the Dis
trict OK Columbia as follows;
The Baptist Minister'S Conference OF
the District Of Columbia. having learned
OF the death Of Right Rev. Henry Yates
Satterlee. D D.. Ii. D.. desires TO record
its sense OF loss and TO pay a simple
tribute TO his memory.
Bishop Satterlee's kindly disposition
his Christian manhood. his catbolicity OF
spirit. his conservation to the best In
terests OF the National Capital. and his
hearty cooperation with all agencie:
working for its welfare. make his demise
public sorrow. and people OF all com
sad hour that truly broadminded citi-
zen and highly esteemed churchman ha:
ceased from his labors Of love in thi:
sphere Of his honored activities
Believing in our union in the deeper
and more essential things Of a common
Christianity. we feel We share with thu
ministry and church OF which be wa,
such a distinguished representative II
this present grief We extend 10 then
our hearty sympathy and regard. ans
we pray that the Great Head OF Tn,
church universal may sanctify to theii
entire fellowship this providence.
ITO the family and friends more i'm.
mediately bereaved we offer our SINGER,
condolences, and the earnest assurances
of our prayers that the God Of all com
fort may blessedly sustain them. min.
istering to them the riches OF his con.
ISOLATION and grace in Christ Jesus. ON
Lord.