Memorial Address

kissed him and then seated the child beside him , when the procession passed on . From such incidents , though but a very few out of the great number which I doubt not could be verified , did opportunity permit , may be sufficiently seen tho

relation which our illustrious brother hold to the body of the Craft in his native State . Nor lias ho boon wanting in name and fame as a man of letters . In theologic lore ho has shown such proficiency that works of his pen have not only reached a very

remarkable circulation in this country , but in fact have been reprinted across the ocean , in the very seat of English literature—in a land whoso history teems with the names of illustrious divines of his own faith and Church , since the days of the Crusades .

But we of Colorado have a special ri ght to pay our tribute of respect to the memory of this lamented brother , from the great influence ho exerted by his example , and the results of his unconquerable energ y in promoting the welfare of this

risinn-Territory . Ho was continually building up tho waste places of the land , and aiding and- strengthening tho hands of all who were labouring for the cause of education .

refinement , morality , and reli gion . Thus he founded colleges , schools , and churches , and not only in this Territory , but those that were a thousand miles apart in the neighbouring Territories which formed a part of his extensive diocese . Whore he

could , ho built a college . If this could not be done at present he founded a school . Where he could , he established a church if this could not bo , he set on foot a mission . By his exertions and influence he secured moans abroadwhich lie brough t

, here to establish valuable institutions and adorn tho wilderness with the useful works of art , as if in him dwelt the spirit of our ancient Craft , whose mission it was iu the olden time to fill the earth with temples , churches and halls of learning , -whose

foundation stones wore laid by Grand Masters , and whose cope stones bore the marks of renowned craftsmen . In the erection of these structures he was carryinoon the operative work of Masonry itself while the benevolent purposes lie was

accomplishing are one with the sublime objects our institution strives to promote and for which wo assemble here to-day . Therefore , let all agree that the Grand Lodge of Colorado has done well in

sh'nalizing their esteem for brethren of such a character , whether they be Jew or Gentile , devoted to one religious faith , or to another , so that they act from the sublime impulse of love to God and humanity , and labour for tho amelioration of our race . Forin

, tho contemplation of Masonry , all alike are brothers , the children of one Divine parent , whose mercy is not strained , but cometh down as the rain and dew , as the starlight and the sunbeam upon all , to nourish , and beautifyand bless .

, When the lamp of life with him was burning low , as the dying taper by a sacred shrine , and the fluttering pulse grow feebler , and fainter , in the presence of the loving angel of death , the companion of his bosom read from the Holy Writings

that psalm of tho wonderful singer of Israel , whose golden words can never perish among men or angels , — " How amiable are thy tabernacles , 0 Jehovah of hosts ! " and the dying man of God put forth his quivering hands upon the heads

of those most dear to him kneeling by his side , and uttered'this benediction : "Afay tho blessing of God the Father , the love of tho Son , and the communion of the Holy Spirit bo with you all , amen . " These -wore tho last words on earth of

the Rt . Worshipful George AI . Randall . Let them dwell in our memories as the last gift of a beloved friend , and ring in the chambers of each heart as the music of a higher and better life , lulling the selfish desires and passions of our natures to

charity , and harmony , and peace . Well has it been written , " The chamber where tho good man meets his fate is privileged beyond the common walks of life—quite on the verge of heaven . " Well lias it been said"Death is the

, test of life , all else is vain . " Well may we now say , there is nothing good but charity , there is nothing mighty but truth , there is nothing groat but God . And so we have bent above his bier , and have borne him with our hands on the

way to the ever-grasping sepulchre , with the badge of sorrow upon the left arm , the symbol of affection , sympathy and grief ; with , the evergreen cassia on the breast , tliat speaks of tho Alason ' s hope , —the music of instruments iu wailing semi-tones

that gave forth imperfectly and feebly the yearning and mournful language of our hearts . The solemn step and reverent