Year: 1865

commanded by Colonel Gallup The crowd Of visitors
numbering in all about FIVE hundre6 one half OF whom
wsss ladies.sssemosd aIosl$ The monument imme.
advanced in columns with reversed the band
ing solemn funeral dirgs, preceded by the Rev. Or.
AcMurdy, clothed with sufplce and stole.


THE CEREMONIES.


A hollow square was formed and the services begun.
These conducted follows, by Rev DR.. McMurdy
assisted by Chaplain Spencer Of the Eighth Illinois
cavalry, and Lieutenant Sep, Signal Ofhcer:-


Rev Dr. McMuRDY-Iord, Thou hast been our refuge
from one generation to another.


REsPoSsE-Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever the earth and the world made Thou art
God from everlasting, and world without end.


Dr. AcMuRDY-We brought nothing into this world,
and IT rs certain We can carry nothing out


Responsible Lord gave and the Lord hath taken
away: blessed be the name of the Lord.


Dr. MoMuRDY-O Lord, our Lord how excellent Is Thy
name in all the EARTH


REsPossE-The Lord is merciful and gracious slow to
anger, and plenteous in mercy.


Dr. MCMURDY-He hath not dealt with us after ouI
SINS nor rewarded US according TO our iniquities.


REsroKsE-God is our refuge and strength, very
present help in trouble


DR. MoMuRDY-O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Thy
name In all the earth.


REposss-For He maketh sore and bindeth up; He


DR. McMuRDY-Lord, let me know my end and the
number Of my days, that may be certified how long


RRspoNsr-So teach us to number our days that we
may apply our hearts unto wisdom:


Dr. McMURDY-O Lord, save Thy people and bless


RcsPoSsEVGovern them and lift them up forever


DR.. MCMuRDy-O Lord let Thy mercy be upon us, as
our trust is in Thee


REsroNsE-O Lord in Thee have trusted let me never
be confounded.


DR.. McMURDY-Blessed be the Lord God Of Israel for
He hath visited and redeemed His people,


REspoNsE-Comfort us now after the time that Thou
has plagued u.s. and for the years wherein we have su
fered adversely.


Dr. McNuRDY-O give thanks unto the Lord, for He u
gracious and His mercy endure.h forever


REsPoNsE-Let them give thanks whom the Lord hath
redeemed from the hands of the anemy


God.


RsrossE-who helpeth them to right that suffer


Dr. McMuRDY-who looseth men out Of prison and
helpeth them that are fallen.


REePoNsE-The Lord calleth for the strangers for
the way Of the ungodly He turneth it upside down.


Dr.. MCMuRDy-1 will give thanks unto Thee, Lord,
with my whole heart.


RnpoNsr-Not unto us, o Lord Not unto as, but unto
Thy name give the praise.


Dr. McMURpY-Giory be to the Father and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost.


REsPoNsE-As 1t in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be- world without end. Amen.


DR.. McMURDY then said:-Dearly beloved forasmuch
40 devout and patriotic men, with the consent and ap
probation Of the authorities moved by the inspiration Of
the blessed Spirit and their love Of country and acting
decency Of things have nclosed this field In which re-
pose the remains Of many OF their comrades In arms,
and their brothers who have given their lives sacrifice
to the cause Of the Union and liberty and have also
erected this monument and separated them from all
haowed and uses in order to testify their re-
God and government and affect their hearts with more
DEVOTION which pious and patriotic work has been ap
proved Of and graciously accepted BY our Heavenly
Father Let us not doubt but that he will also favor
ably approve godly purpose Of setting apart this
place in solemn manner and let faithfully and de-
voutly beg his blessing on this undertaking.


Then Dr. McMuRDY said the following prayers


0, eternal Lord mighty In power, and OF majesty In
comprehensive, who hast been gracously pleased to
promise Thy especial presence wherever two three
shall assemble In Thy name, vouchsafe Lord to be
present with u4 who are gathered together with all
separating it henceforth from all unhaowed and com,
mon uses Accept, Lord, this service at hands,
and bless with such success as may tend most TO Thy
glory and the furtherance Of natlons welfare both
temporal and spiritual through Jesus Christ blessed
Lord and Saviour. Amen.


Thee TO put into the hearts Of Thy apart
these grounds and TO these tokens
their virtues and patriotism, and grant that they may
abide testimonies In favor Of government and
reverence for lawful authority as having Divine
tion through Jesus our Lord Amen.


We beseeoh thee Lord God that 1t may please Thee
TO plenteousy endue with heavenly wisdom and grace
Of the United States, and all others in authority to
strengthen and defend army and navy giving them
always the victory over ell thne and our encmies to
maintain truth and Righteousness among the people <
and give TO land the blessings Of peace and free
dom Of knowledge, virtue and pety We besecch Thee
Lord God that please Thee to cleanse the world
from all errors; to tako away diseases; to keep of
famine; open prisons loosen chans bind the broken
hearted bring back wanderers give health to the sick
and to mariners port OF safety. We beseech thee,
Lord God that it may please Thee to give to all nations
unity and concord to govern and guide all rulers
and peoples in ways OF uctce and TRUTH and to hasten


o Almighty God, who art a strong tower Of defence
unto Thy servants against the face Of their enemes
yield Thee praise and thanksgiving for deiverance
from those great and apparent dangers wherewth we
compassed We acknowledge 1t Thy goodness that
nSs % as Prey s no De-
US, that all the world may know that Thou Sa-
viour and mighty Delverer through Jesus Christ
Lord. Amen.


o God guardian Of peace and lover Of charity, who
alone makest to be Of mind In house and still
est the outrage of violent and unruy people, bless
Thy holy Name that hath pleased Thee appease the
sedtious tnnus which have been lately raised up
amongst u.s. stretch forth the wings Of Thy compassion
Thy stricken people, and let heavenly continue
throughout borders, that being longer shaken
with terrors may enjoy Thy tranquility for the remedy
Of faults and for the recovery Of Thy favor merc
fully regard the wonderful mystery Of Thy whole church
and silently work the work Of salvation until the whole
world shall the downcas raised the delayed renewed
and all things return TO their perfection most humby
beseechng Thee to grant to all Of grace that may
henceforth obedenty walk in thy holy commandments,
and leading quiet and peaceable life in all goodness
and honesty may continually offer unto Thee sacrifice
Of praise and for these Thy merces towards
u.s. through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.


Here all joined in the prayer


Turn Thou u.s. o good Lord, and shall be turned
Be favorable Lord-be favorable to Thy people, who
turn 10 Thee in weeping fasting and praying For Thou
art mcrcful God full Of compassion long suffering and
of great pity Thou sparest when deserve punish
ment, and in Thy wrath thinkest upon mercy Spare
Thy people, good Lord spare them and let not Thy her
tage be brought confusion Hear us, Lord for Thy
mercy great and after the multitude Of Thy merces
look upon u.s. through the merits and mediation Of Thy
blessed Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen


In the midst OF life We are In death or whom may
seek for succor but Of Thee Lord who for sins
art justly displeased' Yet, o Lord God most holy,
Lord most mighty, holy and most merciful Saviour,
deliver into the bitter pains OF eternal death.
Thou knowest Lord, the OF hearts, shut not
Thy merciful 10 prayer; but spare us, Lord
most holy God most mighty, holy and mercifu Sa-
vour, Thou most worthy Judge eternal suffer not at
our last hour for any pains OF DEATH to fall from Thee


Drum and hfe martial music.


Forasmuch as 1t hath pleased Almighty God, In His
wise providence take OF this world the souls Of
deceased BRETHREN therefore commit their bodies
the ground earth earh ashes 10 ashes dust DUST
looking for the general resurrection In the last day. and
the lite Of the world to come, through Lord Jesus
Christ at whose second coming In glorious majesty TO
Judge the world the earth and the shall give up their