Bat of his influence in th various walks of Life there are many others more qualified to than we can possibly be and we cannot hope to add anything to the tributes that will be paid to his memory by numerous representative people. Our reason for breaking the sequence of this service for a fow moments is this: we cannot let this morning pass without associating ourselves with our sister Church at Holy Trinity Cathedmal at this time of their sorrow or without expressing, however mai quately, the deep sense of loss th felt here in Union Church, No Barrier to Christian Fellowship.
It is true that he did not belong to our communion. He was a con-vineed follower of a different Charch tradition, emphasizing different aspects of worship, and viewing truth from a different angle. But the differences were: never a barrier to Christian fellowship. He took a deep neighbour ly interest in Union Church. He was often here and was always glad to come. Unless hindered by some pressing engagement at the Cathe. ral, he was a regular visitor to the great annual Sale of Work and was frequently present at various week-evening " meetings. But his visits were not confined to what might be described as extra-Church occasions, for he often took part in our regular Church services. And what impressed casual visitors to Shanghai was the naturalness with which he served us. There was sense of strangeness. as though it were ain ecclesiastical miracle for the Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral to appear in the pulpit of Union Church. He came as an honoured guest indeed, but also as and as such was quite at home. And, as he citations to share our: worship, so he. extended corresponding invitations to us to take art in the services of the Catheral. His was the gracious that rendered spiritual fellowship and Christian ce-operation' between members of different _communio more natural than is often the ens 0 that while he occupied the posi tion of Dean, Holy Trinity Cathedral and Union Church have been able in an unusual way to "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
A Brotherly Interest, May I add a word regarding my own indebtedness to our honoured friend? It is greater than most of you know. When I settled here as a stranger two years ago, there was no fraternal composed of ministers of my own communion that I could Join and from which I could seek guidance. In those days the Dean took an interest in me that was very brotherly and hardly less than fatherly, and the occasions upon which T' sought and followed his advice were very numerous indeed. He was my sponsor in most of such. circles as I have been permitted to enter, and there are more avenues of service open to me today than would have been the ease without his fraternal help; while the value of the two receptions you generously gave me at the ning of both my terms was greatly: enhanced by his kindly presence. Thus in the general bereavement we have our own particular part, We join to-day with those of all creeds and of none who pay tribute to the memory of one of Shanghai's foremost citizens, But most partic. ularly do we desire to associate ourselves with our sister Church in taourning the loss of a trusted leader; in adoring the grace of God.
displayed in is his beautiful character; and in thanksgiving to the: Grent Head of the Church for the: rift, to them during' thet many: years, of a faithful pastor. For him nts who from their 2 th before the world Thy "name, O Jens ore ever jnamas 0 Jeeus, be I Hallelujah.
Special hymns were sung and at the close of the Minister's tribute, the "Dead March" in Saul was, played,
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