. From the pulpit to the palm-branch; . bove, that the servant hasbeen rewarded, that the victor has been crowned ? Gonehome, not gone away, he is present with the Lord. In onemore the Saviour has seen of the travail of his soul. Only four days ago we prayed that he might be sparedto us, and be allowed to labour longer; but Jesus prayed, Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me bewith me where I am, that they may behold my glory. Wecannot now wish that that prayer had been denied. Shall we selfishly grudge the Lord satisfaction over hisredeemed, or our brother the blessedness and
. From the pulpit to the palm-branch; . bove, that the servant hasbeen rewarded, that the victor has been crowned ? Gonehome, not gone away, he is present with the Lord. In onemore the Saviour has seen of the travail of his soul. Only four days ago we prayed that he might be sparedto us, and be allowed to labour longer; but Jesus prayed, Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me bewith me where I am, that they may behold my glory. Wecannot now wish that that prayer had been denied. Shall we selfishly grudge the Lord satisfaction over hisredeemed, or our brother the blessedness and joy of theMasters welcome, Well done, good and faithful servant,enter thou into the joy of thy Lord ? He has been called away in his prime, when to us hispresence seemed necessary, and when he gave promise ofyears of usefulness. But his work was done, and we mustlearn to say— Just when thou wilt, O Master, call,Or at the noon or evening fall;Or in the dark, or in the when thou wilt, it must be right. to the Palm-Branch. 53. 54 From the Pulpit to the Palm-Branch. So we bow the head, and say, * The will of the Lord bedone. Hallelujah! Pasteur Delapierre, of the French Evangelical Church,spoke in French concerning the great influence exerted byour departed friend over the French-speaking churches, andbore testimony to his fidelity to the revealed Word, hispractical charity to all men, and his humility and love, whichendeared him to so many. M. Delapierre also offeredprayer for the bereaved family, friends, and church. delivered Mrs. Spurgeons message to the congre-gation : If you want to tell them anything from me, say— * He hath done all things well, and gave some touching reminiscences of his beloved leaderslast days. Pastor G. Samuel, of Birmingham, spoke onbehalf of the 800 ministers trained in the Pastors College,and especially referred to the tenderness and gentleness ofthe departed President. The hymn— For ever with the Lord, was solemnly sung, a
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