Extending our gaze beyond parish limits, we look out upon the diocese and the whole State. No one who has not traveled the length and breadth of this vast territory, almost as large as all the other dioceses of the province together, can realize the burden that weighs upon its Bishop. The extent of territory, the distances between many parishes, the scarcity of material means to carry on needed labors, and the great question which is by its very nature the most difficult of all the variety of race and tongue-all these causes make grievous indeed the duty of the prelate of this See.

Going over again in memory the events of my government, recalling minutely the many details of questions, of causes, of persons and affairs, again here in this sacred place, I feel profoundly at peace in spirit. I have to-day an immense satisfaction in the conviction that every case which came before me for decision I met with only one idea in my brain and one desire in my heart, to deal with it in impartial justice, considering neither friend nor enemy, but looking the question straight in the face, and answering it as if I were answering God Himself. I have never willingly shirked a responsibility nor feared results, even when by the acts of others the issue was not agreeable to myself personally.

I came here with the strong determination to work not for myself, not for my friends, not for one part or portion, but for all; for the glory of God and the progress of His holy Church. As far as I could, as far as I saw, and as my own weak powers permitted, that I have done. The results have been a great consolation. Those who desired petty or partial decisions have been disappointed and their disappointment is my glory. Those who have wished justice, equal and impartial, have followed me

with their prayers and their affection, and these have been my great consolation.

He who fears the glare of public life, the arrows of envy and misrepresentation, had better rest calmly in the quiet shade of private life. I learned long ago that beneath the mitre of gold is the crown of thorns, and I have accepted the one with the other.

If the just decisions of legitimate authority do not meet with full coöperation by those whose duty it is to execute them, God the just Judge will put the responsibility upon those who stand in the way of progress and of the full prosperity of His Kingdom. To Him I leave the verdict.

It is my proud privilege to say, and it is to the honor of the Diocese at large to know, that never once have my ultimate decisions been questioned, never once have I been suspected of an unjust action. That too is another consolation.

I have listened to all and heard all, for all were equally mine. I have never pretended nor shall I ever pretend to content all. I find no such miracle even in the life of Christ Himself.

It has been my ardent desire during these years, indeed one of the strongest hopes of my episcopate, to unite in bonds of steel this See to the See of Peter. Every conviction of my intellect, every sentiment of my faith impels me to this, for I know that there is no other hope of perfect unity of faith, no other assurance of harmony among the varieties here of origin and of interest.

In this I have obeyed Saint Paul's injunction, for by argument, by preaching, by precept, and through my pastoral letters in season and out of season I have never ceased to repeat the same lesson alike to all.

Here in this Cathedral I chanted the solemn requiem of the great Pope Leo and the glad Te Deum which rang around the world at the election of the beloved saintly Pontiff who reigns to-day, Pius X. At the bidding of Leo I came to you. At the bidding of Pius I leave you. Their voice is God's voice, and when they have spoken duty is clear.

Of one thing I am proud for your sake -the name of Portland is known in every land of the Orient. That is an honor which Pius gave to this beautiful city by the sea. And her sons are justly proud of the distinction which a Pope conferred upon her. Were I to remain with you forever I should still forever repeat the same injunction: as you are Christians and Catholics so be ye also Romans. Love your Church, your priests, your prelates, and be faithful and dutiful children of Christ's Vicar on earth.

Outside the sphere of my ecclesiastical office, yet in a thousand ways knitted into it was the State. I have tried always to do my full duty as citizen as well as bishop.

I have ever fostered harmony and concord among all, and I reckon among my dear friends many who are not of the Faith, but whose hearts are of gold and whose characters are fine, lofty, and noble. From citizens of every walk of life I have received countless courtesies, favors, and marks of friendship, and I deeply love the people of Maine for the respect and deference which they show to whoever deals with them in frank and open sincerity, even though he differ with them in religious con

viction.

The Governors of this State, the Mayors and public men have vied with one another in rendering service to us and to our people in our needs. I thank them now one

and all for the uniform kindness which they have shown to me, to my priests and to my people. And I firmly believe that every day as the Church becomes better known they will more clearly realize her inestimable value as an element of order and prosperity in the State.

To all then I say farewell. To the priests who have been my consolation and my strength to the people who have labored with them and with me for God-to this city where I have known so many noble souls, and whose memory shall always live with me in grateful remembrance to this Diocese, my first See, which as such I shall always love with my youth's love—to this old State which has been the tender nurse of strong men to all, farewell.

In this solemn hour I have but one request to make. Be to him who comes to take my place what you have been to me. He will do more for you than I have been permitted to do, though he can never wish more than I have desired to be to you as I said when I first spoke to you here in this sacred spot five years ago, not only your Bishop but your father and your friend. If I have done aught that merits praise, thank God for it and give me your prayers. If aught I have done which deserves not praise, forgive me. God bless the Diocese of Portland. God bless the State of Maine.

EULOGY OF BISHOP DELANEY

MANCHESTER, N. H.,

JULY 13, 1906

BISHOP DELANEY has passed to his reward. Like every other mortal he will long be mourned by his friends, who knew and loved him, and by the world at large will be recalled for a while as one who had given great promise and who did not live to accomplish it. Every official has his official epitaph,-"Vixit." The world moves on, and the official of yesterday is replaced by the official of today. One sorrow drives out another, and the memory of any grief, however great, soon mercifully passes, except to those whose hearts have received a wound too deep to heal during the rest of life. The ecclesiastic usually has few who mourn a personal loss. His life is given to the Church in almost an impersonal way. The priest is the father of his flock; the Bishop is the father of his diocese. He labors and toils, and lives and dies, and the grave closes over him. For a day the hearts of all are filled with solemn grief; they gather around the lifeless body, and their prayers mingle with the weeping of friends. And there is left only a memory.

What memory does this people enshrine of their young bishop, so soon called from the battle of life to the victory? A memory of youth consecrated to God, of intelligence devoted to truth, of a heart honest, pure, and holy, which thrilled with the impulse of a strong zeal, and beat in sympathy with the unhappy and the poor of God.