The Washington herald., 1911-03-13
MEMORIAL WINDOW
TO FORMER PASTOR
Continued from Page One.

fawless character of their departed pas
tor. He paid a noble tribute to Dr. Fish
burns sincerity, his absolute devotion TO
truth and-duty, and his willingness to
sacrifice himself for. tn" good of the
church and its congregation.
A Great Christias.
Rev. Frank J. Goodwin, the present pas
tor. said in part:
The service in which we are engaged
to-day commentaries the life and work
IF one of the strong servants of God
who has passed from the church mill
tant to the church triumphant Per
sonally but slightly acquainted with
DR.. Fishhurn, l knew him well enough
TO come under the influence of his at
tractive and inspiring personality. He
was great Christian.
He was great minister. To min
lister and serve was his ideal of the
commission he received from~God. The
highly organized work of this great
parish is the outward and visible sign
of that true devotion to the cause of
Christ which was the inspiration of
his life. If genius is the art of taking
pains surely his ministry was that OF
a rare spiritual genius. to whom no
"
we're labor a burden. and who could
ever say that there is 'naught so lowry
but deserves the ,OftleSt strain. He
gave TO this church the full measure of
his strength. and to-day in its vigorous
and varied activities he being dead, yet
speaketh.'
He was a great friend. This is the
testimony Of those who knew
him best. His friendship was of the
highest because il was touched with
the love of Christ. AS his successor in
office. l have had abundant opportunity
to learn of the many acts of kindness.
the thoughtful attentions TO the sick.
the loving sOlicitude for the erring,
which made his fifteen years of service
in this church a continual benediction
and JOY.
Aided Weary Flock.
so, the hOnored and beloved shepherd
Of this flock whom We remember at this
hour went not through his great life
alone, but gave of his love and strength
TO many a baffied and weary one by his
side who to-day will rise up and call him
blessed
We unveil to-day memorial window
depicting the Christ, the light of the
world, preaching to a group of His dis
Ciples and friends. To all who worship
here in the years to come. this inspiring
theme. portrayed to the eye. will be an
aid to the reverent contemplation of the
Saviour Of the world. in whose light we
see light the light of Gods eternal loIe
and truth.
But this window will be especially
precious as a memorial to the minister
of this church. who led so many in this
community into the kingdom of light
AS time goes on may this window, shed
ding its gentle beauty over the services
of worship in this house of God, ever
bring a message tG ali those faithful
ones whom their minister led to conse-
crate themselves to Christ. and call them
to continue steadfast with fidelity and
loving obedience to their Master and
Son and Daughter Assist.
Following Mr.. Goodwin's address, and
while the congregation was singing a
hymn, the flags covering the beautiful
window were dropped by Hum
mel Fishburn. the son of DR.. Fishburn,
and his sister. Margaret II. Fishburn.
Miss Mary d. Goodwin, the pastors
daughter, assisted.
The window. one of the handsomest and
most striking in the city. represents
-nTlSI, as Ile uSnJ OF the world.
preaching to a company OF His disciples.
Underneath is the inscription: In loving
memory of Rev. Mosheim Ross Fish
burn. y. y. Born June II. 1867, our pas
tor 1S94-l909. Entered into life June 10,
1909. Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his
friends" 1t is the work of J. r. Lamb. |
IF New York City. \ reprodU UC' ion OF
he window was printed in The Wash
ngtcn Herald last Saturday morning.
DR.. Fishburn was born in Toronto.
Canada. in 1857. being graduated from |
College. at Gettysburg in |
SSI His first ministerial service was in |
Connecticut, after which he came to |
as assistant pastor of the |
First Congregational Church. He was |
allied to Mount Pleasant Congregati tionaI |
Church in 1894 and served there until his |
leath.
DR.. Fishburn received the degree of |
ioctor of divinity from Rollins College, |
in 1909