Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

years Of his wise and forceful leader
ship. Perhaps we are even tempted
to say to ourselves, how is it possible
that the work should go on without
him?
But let US take courage and look
forward with absolute confidence and
faith. The great work to which DIR.
Washington devoted his life is now
firmly established in the confidence of
both races 1t cannot 60 backward;
IT must and shall go forward.
In the forward march of civilization
and human progress it often appears
that great leader arises, bearing
aloft the standard of his high ideals
and presses forward with his enthus-
iastic followers, storming one strong
hold after acknowledgements and
prejudice and injustice; but when he
falls and the colors drop from his
hands, even while his sorrowing
friends are hesitating and perhaps
wavering "a new leader takes his
place and carries forward the trium-
plant banner to new achievements
and victories.
In the providence of God it must be
that DR.. Washington's great work
was finished and that in His infinite
wisdom, the time had come when the
inspiration Of his death and increas-
ed responsibilities which must now be
felt so keenly by all Of US who are
left behind could do more for the
progress of his high ideals than many
added years Of his personal work and
leadership could have accomplished.
Let us take heart and press for
ward, therefore, with fresh courage
and enthusiasm and with high re-
solve to prove worthy Of the great
trust which now falls upon our shoul-
ders. In the work before us, the
cause is everything, the individual is
difference. Whether our part in the
nothing. There is no room for per-
scnal ambition, jealousy or fractional
work be exalted or humble, let us
each be proud to have a share in DR..
Washington's work and in Gods work
for the progress Of tn ecolored race.
The crisis demands as never before
unselfish, disinterested and loyal CO.
operation. The trustees will not fail
you, and they know you will not fail
them. together we shall carry for
ward the great work for the institute
and for the entire colored race. This
new bond of sympathy will draw the
two races together more closely than
ever before and friends of both races
will redouble their interest and sup
port.
With this simplicity Of nature,
modesty and humility few could care
less than DR.. Washington for any more
personal monument or memorial.
With his enthusiasm and confidence
and pride in the progress of his peo-
pie, few could care more than he for
a memorial expressed in increased de-
votion and loyalty to this great cause.
If we would show our appreciation Of
his life and honor his memory as he
himself would wish, we shall make
his death the occasion for renewed
conservation to- the high ideals Of
which his life was such an example,
and in which his memory will be such
an inspiration. .....
Prayer by DR.. H. B. Frissell, Princi-
pal of the Hampton Institute.
Thanks be to Gee who giveth us
the victory.
Lord thou hast been our dwelling
place in all generations. Before the
mountains were brought forth or
ever thou hadst formed the earth or
sun, even from everlasting to ever
lasting thou art God. Thou are our
Father and we Thy children. Like as .
a father pitieth his children, SO the
Lord pitieth them that fear him. We
thank thee that all things work togeth-