The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-22
WAsH|NGTOK GREAT
IN NOBLE VIRTUES
SUPERIOR To CAESAR, HANNIBAL
AND NAPOLEON, ASSERTS
MINISTER IN SERMON.
TRUE TO PEOPLES CAUSE
MASTEFIL NATION MIGHT IN
~PECT HIS BOOKS TO GooD
ADVANTAGE, BELIEVES
REV. MIR. kEMPER.

Lessons From tho Life of Wash
ington'' was the subject of special
sermon delivered before large con-
gregation IL the Marshall Street
Christian church by the pastor, Rev.
George w, komper. AS the man Is,
40 Is his strength" was the text Sc
iccted by Mr.. kemper Following is
a brief synopsis OF his sermon:
Il am by no means q hero worship
per, but sm always glad To pay nom
age to the man. whose life and infiu-
ence has been such as to increase our
faith ia God and our love for DIVINE
things, II Is also "A mistake to think
that al the great and good men lived
only in Biblical times, and that we
10 sacriicse when we set aside for
service the names made sacred by
Holy Writ, to connder the names
which Illuminate the pages OF modern
history.
Washington was "a man of most
wonderful strength of character and
one 10 whom the American govern
ment IS more indebted perhaps than
amy who has yet lived upon her soil.
Though ia Irany respects he was not
different from other men. for he was
but . man and his virtues common
virtues. VT these virtues we're so many
derfully wcll-ruunded and symmetri-
t.aI character lie stood four square
10 every wind that blew When Leon
ardo de Vince lay dying, King Fran
cis appeared ct his bedside, and when
The kings deep sorrow vas noted. his
friends sought to console him. They
said 10 him. DE Vince is but a paint
cr. TO which the king replied. Yes.
he is bat painter, but ! can make
M arA.,t a while only God
Almighty can make such man as
he
Greater Than Napoleon.
some men are great In one or more
rhara cteristics, while sadly deficient
ia OTHERS julius Caesar. Hannibal
and Napoleon Bonaparte were su-
premeIy great in military genius. but
scifishness and personal ambition was
their ruin. Washington was great in
all the noble qualities of the human
soul. II complete and incorruptible
inte gritty is ST eatness: ii entire devo-
ton to the peoples welfare consti-
tntes any element Of greatness; If
Ct1opEtug n great cause and sacrifice
ing ones II continuously to its SER
Vice; If high patriotism, unerrlng wis
dom III craftsmanship and military
genius constitutes greatness--then
George Washington was most assured
ly "A great man.
In spite OF advanced modern opin-
ion, We are disposed to advocate the
preservation and cultivation of the
Westinghouse virtues. There Is al
WAYS the possibility of throwing away
what is of permanent value In the
ha1ty rejection of the things Of the
past Even the twentieth century must
Acknuwl"d 20 that there are funda-
mental values which do not after
al. n gf Ne haiiaEp
i, would be a serious loss to American
manhood, patriotism and citizenship
10 lose sight of the virtues of Wash
ington, or to forget the man, his words
4,f bis deeds. VI hat were some of the
Washingtonian virtues?
Knows When to Hustle.
Il. His saga city: Sagacity is far bet
ter than uni estrained hustle. Saga
lily judges accurately when ii is~timc
II hustle. I he sagacity of Washing
ton Wrung from CORVALLIS the cpl
thet. the old fox whom he thought
ne had trapI cd, but had just missed.
: The power of estimating time and
men and com donations OF circum-
stances displayed by Washington, il
greatly nesded to-day in industry and
ia politics. Particularly In their o.
caslon in cur day for the exercise OF
that form r. sagaritX which. REVEALS
might wen look back upon the ar
count books of Washington. liz was
careful palnstaking, and scrupupously
honest In all his dealings with men.
both as "a public officer and a pri
Nate citizen.
Second. His Tenacity of Purpose.
This was shown by him in all his
work. This age is fertile in new no
tions and great undertakings, and
i.su fra tl. a. her hA
iirst can be Vel accomplished. i. Take,
his determination in crossing the Del
aware on the floating ice which led
10 The attack ON Trenton The same
determination would overcome many
o. our present day difficulties, both In
church and State. He always insisted
that every man do his part in the
most thorough way possible The
truly successful man never feels above
his business. but for the sake OF thor
nHghneAz- ia its aeeeHaR iishHfefft- twill
lend his own personal effort wherever
he conceives the need to be,
Lofty ideals Commended.
Third, His Patriotism. This was
foStered 10y the loftiest ideals of lib
erty law and social order, diseerned
amidst sordId and contracted condi-
uons and cherished with an unwaver-
ing faith amidst Overwhelming dis
couragement This IL the king of pa
trtotisp needed by our American
statesmen to-day. A lofty ideal OF
seif-goyernment liz a far better as
Surance OF national stability than a
self satisfied exaltation in wealth ana
expanding dominion.
Fourth. His Integrity. This was
not merely a matter OF personal pride
with him. but the very texture of the
mans character. which commanded
alike the trust and respect of both
friend and foe. II was this which
prevented the fooiishness OF kingship,
which soma enthusiasts would have
him assume. In his private as web
as public life. his integrity of char
acter stood forth pre- eminently. But,
If asked TO name one element con-
neeted with his remarkable career, 10
which his greatness is due more than
10 all Others, we would say IT was:
Was Man Of Prayer.
Fifth. His Distinctiyeiy Religious
Character, This was due largely to
his parents-chieIy to his mother.
His father. who ever tried TO impress
him with high Ideals OF religion and
virtue. and scrupulous love for the
truth. died when young George was
only twelve years OF age. Hence near
iy all OF his religious training came
: tEosa his Christian mother. to whom
ne always gave full credit for his