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ad; and he himself could wish no nobler ending of an unselfish life, after such a life of adventure, of heroism, and of humble trust in God. A combination of strange, rare qualities helped to make him one of the most remarkable men our country has ever seen. As a Christian of rarest purity and consecration, and as a hero whose fame has filled two hemispheres, "His name shall be had in everlasting remembrance." He has added new chapters to the glorious stories of British pluck and heroism, and has left a name to which our young men will look back upon with pride; and the best of us will reverence, so long as truth, faith, self- devotion, and lofty sense of duty stir the admiration of men who are worthy to be called his fellow-countrymen. Our British nation thrills with a proud joy as it reflects upon the splendid achievements of that stainless life, now crowned with the laurels of martyrdom, and of an Empire's love. The memorial in St. Paul's Cathedral most beautifully sets forth the leading traits in his character:-- "Major General Charles George Gordon, C.B., who at all times and everywhere, gave his strength to the weak, his substance to the poor, his sympathy to the suffering, his heart to God. "Born at Woolwich, 28th Jan., 1838. "Slain at Khartoum, 26th Jan., 1885. "He saved an Empire by his warlike genius, he ruled vast provinces with justice, wisdom, power. And lastly, obedient to his Sovereign's command, he died in the heroic attempt to save men, women and children from imminent and deadly peril. 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'--St. John, xv. ch., v. 13. {The Memorial in St. Paul's Cathedral: p155.jpg} "This monument is erected by his only surviving brother, whose eldest son also perished in the service of his country, as Midshipman in H.M.S. 'Captain,' and is commemorated with others in the adjoining recess." "Gordon! thou lost ideal of our time, While men believe not, and belief grows pale, Before the daring doubters that assail; We need thy child-like faith, thy gaze sublime, That pierced the nearer gloom, And still onward strode Through death and darkness, seeing only God." "Servant of Christ, well done, Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy." FINIS. Footnotes. {57} A work by t
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