As the . And the folks in Riverside Church had to know whether or not they still had a pastor. A formula, A phrase remains.but the best is lost. William Sloane Coffin. If a week ago last Monday, a lamp went out, it was because, for him at least, the Dawn had come. And decks the rays. After the death of his wife, C.S. I mentioned the healing flood of letters. very good question Anne. Thanks for posting this. William Sloane Coffin. He was 81.. It seems to me for those believers who grieve, their religion brings them little more comfort than those who don't. ABERNETHY: In our conversation, Coffin quoted words he liked, words he attributed to Irenaeus, an early church father: "The glory of God is a human being fully alive." The Rev. What is happiness? And the wise man said, Happiness is when the grandfather dies, and then the father, and then the son. That is on the money. William Sloane Coffin's Eulogy for Alex Ten days after his son, Alex, was killed in a car accident, Reverend William Sloane Coffin delivered this sermon to his congregation at Riverside Church in New York City. "I'll say you don't, lady!" I was reminded today of this beautiful eulogy by the late William Sloane Coffin for his 24-year-old son, Alex, and I wanted to share it with you. Some will even argue that God has a purpose in allowing the accident and will use this tragedy to provoke moral growth in the world (though one hopes that this explanation will not be offered in the hearing of any grieving family members). But was he a criminal? He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church, and later received ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ. And the wise mans gone back. I swear to you, I wouldnt be standing here were I not upheld. Itsjust one of those things I think is worth a read by all. Didnt the eagle find a fresh liver to tear in Prometheus every time it dined?. What makes you think you dont limp?, Love measures our stature. As you look around the country today, I wonder whether you see an absence of commitment to great causes with great passion. Moved Permanently. Love without criticism is a kind of betrayal. And I wept and I wept. Into the darkness they go, the wise and the lovely. Because there are no rankling unanswered questions, and because Alex and I simply adored each other, the wound for me is deep, but clean. A fragment of what you felt, of what you knew, William Sloane Coffin Jr. in 1987. What an interesting article William Please address any specific reforms that demand priority. Q: Where does the rise of conservatism, especially on the religious Right among Protestant evangelicals, fit into this whole thing? For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. They accepted that it was god's will. Seems a good deal for him - get all the praise when things go our way but none of the blame when things go wrong due to no fault of our own. And his body was too badly damaged in the accident for his soul to stay in it anymore, and so he died. Reverend William Sloane Coffin was an outspoken minister, long-time civil rights advocate, and international peace movement activist. RN: Why do you think most of the anti-war groups stopped their marches in 2004 and became quiescent compared to 2003? ABERNETHY: Coffin became the leader of the U.S. campaign against nuclear weapons. Anonymous- I think people are grieving because they're sad to see someone go. Yale University's chaplain, the Rev. #Power Of Love #Truth #Love. That is what makes the valley of the shadow of death seem so incredibly dark and unending. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. So I shall so let us all seek consolation in that love which never dies, and find peace in the dazzling grace that always is. And that's what happens to the horror of all those townsfolk. RN: What do you think the churches and the National Council of Churches should be doing that they are not now doing regarding the war-occupation? Updated February 2023. When a person dies, there are many things that can be said, and there is at least one thing that should never be said. "A spiritual person tries less to be godly than to be deeply . He attended Deerfield Academy and Phillips Academy Andover before beginning his studies at Yale University in 1942. I also know this day-brightener of a son wouldnt wish to be held close by grief (nor, for that matter, would any but the meanest of our beloved departed) and that, interestingly enough, when I mourn Alex least I see him best. And set you at your threshold down, I know that. RN: What do you think should be done strategically and tactically by the peace movement? And home we brought you shoulder-high. I feel scorched by how much he insists on truthfulness in grief. God is dead set against all unnatural deaths. As far as I can tell, when you die, in the words of Art Bell, it's.."lights out" (I love the way he puts it.) by Rev. If the order gets mixed up, thats misery. History The company was founded as a rug importer and seller on March 2, 1843 by William Sloane who had just emigrated from Kilmarnock, Scotland, a town famous for weaving fine carpets and rugs. William Sloane Coffin Jr. preached these Sunday sermons from the pulpit of the Riverside Church in New York City. And round that early-laurelled head 25 William Sloane Coffin Jr. in 1986. In other word, good patriots are not nationalists. Theres something in the flight A different man named Alex Hamilton who was a British broadcaster used the saying in 1978. Q: Many of us say, "Well, you know, I've got to work hard to support my family, I don't have a lot of time," or "I don't want to seem radical," or "I don't want to cause my neighbors to suspect I'm not fully patriotic." But like God herself, Scripture is not around for anyones protection, just for everyones unending support. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church, and later received ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ. Today's Times asks the inevitable question following the tragic death of at least 26 Polish pilgrims in the French Alps: What kind of God would allow something like this to happen? Q: As you look back on everything you've done in your wonderful life, what are you most proud of? BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. And then, Im a preacher. Tony Campolo retells an incident involving William Sloane Coffin following the death of his son, Alexander. Instantly I was up and in hot pursuit, swarming all over her. Shoulder-high we bring you home, BTW, anonymous was I ere I saw Suomynona WTB, but I'm sure you guessed that right away. But I do not approve. So what is the role of the university chaplain? April 12, 2006 / 7:32 PM / AP. Bill Coffin's legacy is ministry . Quietly they go, the intelligent, the witty, the brave. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, Kate Braestrups book is beautiful, and I highly recommend it to all who are seeking answers. For all she had to say. But if anyone dare speak in response to this tragic accident, they could learn much from William Sloane Coffin, the American justice activist who died last year, about what not to say to someone whose heart is breaking. This is the tenth year of the complete 10 year collection of sermons. Why are they unhappy if they think he is in paradise with 72 virgins or are they just feeling sorry for themselves? The prayers are presented in several multi-year collections. But the point is this. Lewis wrote, They say the coward dies many times; so does the beloved. Than by a wick that stays. "The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love." --- William Sloane Coffin. Then, as I began to re-read it, I noticed that the guy's name is William Sloane Coffin. And of course I know, even when pain is deep, that God is good. William Sloane Coffin Jr. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. (born 1924) was a Yale University chaplain who spoke out against the Vietnam War and was indicted as a criminal by the United States government for conspiring to aid young men to avoid the military draft.. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. was born to considerable wealth and social position on June 1, 1924, in New York City. While the words of the Bible are true, grief renders them unreal. Rev. William Sloane Coffin Jr. (June 1, 1924 - April 12, 2006) was an American Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist. And there are large accidents, like the one your dad was in. ABERNETHY: I asked Coffin to think back on the civil rights and other protest movements he helped lead. Coffin about his experiences as a Freedom Rider from NPR; Read a transcript of an interview with Rev. I am not resigned to the shutting away of loving hearts in the cold ground. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Bill Coffin flourished here, in the cracked common clay of an earthly and earthy life. There is no smaller package in all the world than that of a man all wrapped up in himself.', 'Prophets from Amos and Isaiah to Gandhi and King have shown how frequently compassion demands confrontation. A good question, Suzy. The silence of God over the cross is our model here. The time you won your town the race See more stories about iPad, HBO, How-To. So while trite, its true: I walked a mile with Pleasure, And read the poems. Still there is much by way of consolation. RN: What broader advice do you have for strengthening our democracy and confronting the concentration of power and wealth over the life sustaining directions our country (with its impact on the world) needs to take? My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Yes, but at least, My God, my God; and the psalm only begins that way, it doesnt end that way. I'm puzzled by all of this. You gave me what God gives all of us minimum protection, maximum support. Coffin's son, Alex, tragic death in an automobile accident. She chattered all the way; Hope arouses, as nothing else can arouse, a passion for the possible. The Rev. So why were they angry? Some of the very best, and easily the worst, knew their Bibles better than the human condition. The still-defended challenge-cup. The Theology of William Sloane Coffin. Then a miracle working preacher comes to town promising at midnight, all the dead will rise from boot hill and come back to life. William Sloane Coffin Jr., was arrested several times during the civil rights movement. You can stay up to date with Will & Testament via these feeds. Houseman, To an Athlete Dying Young. And I wept and I wept. First you leap, and then you grow wings." --- William Sloane Coffin. Didnt the eagle find a fresh liver to tear in Prometheus every time it dined? When parents die, as my mother did last month, they take with them a large portion of the past. As the grief that once seemed unbearable begins to turn now to bearable sorrow, the truths in the right biblical passages are beginning, once again, to take hold: Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall strengthen thee; Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning; Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong; For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling; In this world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world; The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.. So if someone says, "Are you saved?" Theres something in the flight That clarifies the sight And decks the rays. I know all the "right" biblical passages, including "Blessed are those who mourn," and my faith is no house of rest, came from fellow reverends, a few of whom proved they knew their cards; these passages are true, I know. This reflects what that discomfort is and so nice to read it was written by a Reverend. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They said it was god's will, that she is in heaven now and they moved on without the tearjerking remorse many who call them true believers in a faith feel. 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The civil rights movement: What do you remember with the greatest pleasure or what was the greatest lesson of it? William Sloane Coffin Jr. preached these Sunday sermons from the pulpit of the Riverside Church in New York City. And decks the rays. In 1983, Dr Coffin's son Alex was killed in a car accident. Every sermon constitutes a powerful reminder of his legacy-challenging the conscience of a nation. John Wright #5 I think it will serve as a reminder of many stupid things we all have said to people who are grieving the main one probably being Still there is much by way of consolation. When she saw me, she shook her head, then headed for the kitchen, saying sadly over her shoulder, I just dont understand the will of God. Instantly I was up and in hot pursuit, swarming all over her. These days, campuses are very concerned with religious pluralism. My own consolation lies in knowing that it was not the will of God that Alex die; that when the waves closed over the sinking car, Gods heart was the first of all our hearts to break. Ive read and re-read this passage many times: I told them, It was an accident. I walked a mile with Sorrow And neer a word said she; But the things I learned from her But oh, the things I learned from her When sorrow walked with me. Program, Strengthen Your Tribe: A Report on the Atomic Athlete Vanguard, The Best Riddles for Kids (With Answers! Rev. God is dead set against all unnatural deaths. You can purchase individual sermons for $4.42 (includes processing fees). No. I know how you feel I think you raise an important point when you say There are many kinds of silence, and one of them is a humbled, respectful listening silence Hello Select your address After the death of Coffin's father in 1933, the family moved to Carmel, California, where William attended public school until the ninth grade, when he attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts. #Ignorance #Self #Violence. Q: We've been talking about a lot of big problems. Read more. ABERNETHY: As he conducts what he calls his lover's quarrel with his country, Coffin acknowledges that he has to be careful not to become self-righteous himself -- perhaps especially when he is honored, as he is often. These sermons were delivered from the pulpit at Riverside Church, N.Y.C. William Sloane Coffin. William Sloane Coffin Jr. was an American Christian clergyman and long-time peace activist. Here are additional selected citations in chronological order. As the grief that once seemed unbearable begins to turn now to bearable sorrow, the truths in the right biblical passages are beginning, once again, to take hold: Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall strengthen thee; Weeping may endure for the night but joy cometh in the morning; Lord, by thy favor thou hast made my mountain to stand strong; For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling; In this world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world; The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. And finally I know that when Alex beat me to the grave, the finish line was not Boston Harbor in the middle of the night. Which is not to say that there are no nature-caused deaths I can think of many right here in this parish in the five years I've been here deaths that are untimely and slow and pain-ridden, which for that reason raise unanswerable questions, and even the specter of a Cosmic Sadist yes, even an Eternal Vivisector. I know how lucky I am! We have to be forced down. The use of Gods will or God has chosen to take whatever the phrase has always made me uncomfortable. Continue the suffering of living in preference to going to heaven just so you'll have their company around. You can purchase one, four, seven sermons, or you can purchase the whole year or "album". This eulogy from William Sloane Coffin following the death of his son offers words of wisdom and hope for those struggling with the tragedy in Connecticut. BBC Northern Ireland presenter William Crawley discusses the often controversial political, religious and ethical issues of the day. So set, before its echoes fade, Never do we know enough to say that. For all she had to say. My own broken heart is mending, and largely thanks to so many of you, my dear parishioners; for if in the last week I have relearned one lesson, it is that love not only begets love, it transmits strength. You will also find a collection of his prayers that concluded many of his sermons. We see acuter quite What should churches be doing in the face of whats going on in our country right now? What is the religious challenge at our universities? Even as he was trying to cooperate gracefully with the inevitability of death, he was also coaching Paul Newman to play the preacher in the film version of Marilynn Robinson's novel Gilead. William Sloane Coffin Jr. preached these Sunday sermons from the pulpit of the Riverside Church in New York City. Cannot see the record cut, __________________ As almost all of you know, a week ago last Monday night, driving in a terrible storm, my son Alexander who to his friends was a real day-brightener, and to his family fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky my twenty-four-year-old Alexander, who enjoyed beating his old man at every game and in every race, beat his father to the grave. Hope arouses, as nothing else can arouse, a passion for the possible., I love the recklessness of faith. I read through this with utter esteem for the sentiments therein and Will is right to say that those who speak in response to a tragedy like this they could learn much from this eulogy, which said it all, so very very well. Of course its a crutch. If we (me included) could only get a fraction of a grasp between the difference between time and eternity we would cling much less to time and be closer to God's perspective. William Sloane Coffin Jr. preached these Sunday sermons from the pulpit of the Riverside Church in New York City. After the tsunami, some Moslem clerics said it was god's punishment for their sins. A powerful eulogy. In his younger days he was an athlete, a talented pianist, a CIA officer, and later chaplain of Yale University, where the influence of H. Richard Niebuhr's social philosophy led him to . Less sceptical commentators may point to mechanical -- and possibly human -- failure on a notoriously dangerous road. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Yes, but at least, My God, my God; and the psalm only begins that way, it doesnt end that way. View all William Sloane Coffin Quotes. Quotes. These sermons were delivered from the pulpit at Riverside Church, N.Y.C. When a person dies, there are many things that can be said, and there is at least one thing that should never be said. Different cultures have different views of death. William Sloane Coffin Jr. preached these Sunday sermons from the pulpit of the Riverside Church in New York City. I know how lucky I am! "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" All too often we speak when we should be listening I was first introduced to this sermon years agoin a college communications course, and I have thought of it with surprising regularityever since. " William Sloan Coffin, who died yesterday at 81, was among the foremost pacifists of his generation, and set the mold for the liberal activist preacher ." Coffin, the model for Doonesbury's Reverend Sloan, was a Freedom Rider, Yale chaplain, champion for social justice and one of the most respected leaders of the anti-Vietnam war movement. Protestant preacher William Sloane Coffin after the death of his college-age son in an accident confesses to blowing up at a neighbor. It withers quicker than the rose. An Eulogy for Alex No one meant it to happen. So I shall so let us all seek consolation in that love which never dies, and find peace in the dazzling grace that always is. Jim Antal, a Norwich resident who advises the president of the national United Church of Christ on climate change, will deliver the inaugural William Sloane . How are you able to look at the world as it is and still have the capacity for feeling joyful? I know all the right biblical passages, including Blessed are those who mourn, and my faith is no house of rest, came from fellow reverends, a few of whom proved they knew their cards; these passages are true, I know. As his younger brother put it simply, standing at the head of the casket at the Boston funeral, You blew it, buddy. Smart lad, to slip betimes away Well compared to heaven isn't all of life suffering? Sometimes it has seemed that patriotism blocked any kind of criticism, that we were afraid if we spoke out against going to war or the policies after the Iraq war, that it would be considered disloyal to the troops and our country. . But its a fact: few of us are naturally profound. I also know this day-brightener of a son wouldn't wish to be held close by grief (nor, for that matter, would any but the meanest of our beloved departed) and that, interestingly enough, when I mourn Alex least I see him best. The woman most in need of liberation is the woman in every man and the man in every woman. This is the sixth year of the complete ten year collection of sermons. In a prideful way it would be easier to walk the valley alone, nobly, head high, instead of as we must marching as the latest recruit in the world's army of the bereaved. Townsman of a stiller town. The reality of grief is the solitude of pain, the feeling that your heart is in pieces, your mind's a blank, that "there is no joy the world can give like that it takes away." Itsjust one of those things I think is worth a read by all. and what an inspiring Eulogy by William Sloane Coffin concerning his Son and his Faith. Would it be abhorrent to find that intensely funny? In your prayer life do you tend to direct your prayer life to Jesus or God? And Christ spent an inordinate amount of time delivering people from paralysis, insanity, leprosy, and muteness. Have a think about the bigger picture!! Well yes this is all very well but why, then, do Christians _thank_ God when something goes right. But like God herself, Scripture is not around for anyone's protection, just for everyone's unending support. A Eulogy for Alex Editor's note: Ten days after his son, Alex, drove off a bridge and was killed in a car accident, Reverend William Sloane Coffin delivered the following sermon to his congregation at Riverside Church in New York City. Brett & Kate McKay March 18, 2017 Last updated: June 16, 2021. But violent deaths, such as the one Alex died to understand those is a piece of cake. But left me none the wiser In his younger days he was an athlete, a talented pianist, a CIA officer, and later chaplain of Yale University, where the influence of H. Richard Niebuhr . She chattered all the way; It is incredible and very powerful. That clarifies the sight But it's a fact: few of us are naturally profound. When she saw me, she shook her head, then headed for the kitchen, saying sadly over her shoulder, "I just don't understand the will of God." This is the first year of the complete ten year collection of sermons. For some reason, nothing so infuriates me as the incapacity of seemingly intelligent people to get it through their heads that God doesnt go around this world with his fingers on triggers, his fists around knives, his hands on steering wheels. COFFIN: No. William Sloane Coffin also wrote about this in his eulogy for his son, Alex, who was killed in a car accident at age 24. Q: Let me ask you to look back a little bit at some of the great movements you were part of. But violent deaths, such as the one Alex died to understand those is a piece of cake. Still there is much by way of consolation. And Christ spent an inordinate amount of time delivering people from paralysis, insanity, leprosy, and muteness. Robert Browning Hamilton. It is self-interest. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Yes, but at least, My God, my God; and the psalm only begins that way, it doesnt end that way. William Sloane Coffin, a United Church of Christ Minister known globally for his peace and justice advocacy, died April 12, 2006, at his home in rural Strafford, Vt. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. was born June 1, 1924, in New York City. I mentioned the healing flood of letters. When you scroll down this page you will find all of Bill's Riverside sermons organized by year. @art-of-manliness / art-of-manliness.tumblr.com, Editors note: Ten days after his son, Alex, drove off a bridgeand was killed in a car accident, Reverend William Sloane Coffin delivered the following sermon to his congregation at Riverside Church in New York City. 20. Q: Why do you think that is, in the country as a whole? William Sloane Coffin Jr. offers one more complicated blessing. How much suffering? (There's words for everything else.) And of course I know, even when pain is deep, that God is good. Robert Browning Hamilton. Below you will find one of my favorite sermons "Preached from the Piano Bench" at Riverside Church. And thats what hundreds of you understood so beautifully. And Christ spent an inordinate amount of time delivering people from paralysis, insanity, leprosy, and muteness. Among the healing flood of letters that followed his death was one carrying this wonderful quote from the end of Hemingways A Farewell to Arms: The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places. My own broken heart is mending, and largely thanks to so many of you, my dear parishioners; for if in the last week I have relearned one lesson, it is that love not only begets love, it transmits strength. Q: You preached that wonderful sermon after your son's death, and there were some ideas in there about what is "God's will.". In the fascinating documentary movie Mondo Cane' which was released in 1962, among the strange and seemingly depraved (to Western eyes) behavior is one segment about old people in China who wait around in the upper floor of a house to die while their families are downstairs at a party celebrating their deaths. In a prideful way it would be easier to walk the valley alone, nobly, head high, instead of as we must marching as the latest recruit in the worlds army of the bereaved. One of the most powerful statements in this sermon was the following: The reality of grief is the solitude of pain, the feeling that your heart is in pieces, your mind's When sorrow walked with me. These are all end of sermon prayers from the Sunday sermon delivered at Riverside Church. For instance, the Christians persecuted the Jews for nearly two thousand years because as they said, they believed the Jews killed Jesus. This well-intentioned person had brought in a dinner for Coffin and his family and said, "I just don't understand the will of God." He said: "I'll say you don't, friend. Not because our diverse readership will agree with all of its theological underpinnings, but because I think it offers wise advice on what to say (and not say) when someone dies tragically, a poignant window on the human experience, and a lesson in the art of effective rhetoric(hence why we were discussing it in a communications class). That is what makes the valley of the shadow of death seem so incredibly dark and unending. I went right away to the piano. Legendary William Sloane Coffin's years at the historic Riverside Church captured in new two-volume collection Louisville, KY-From 1977 through 1987 William Sloane Coffin was the Senior Minister at t . When a person dies, there are many things that can be said, and there is at least one thing that should never be said. A Eulogy for Alex Editor's note: Ten days after his son, Alex, drove off a bridge and was killed in a car accident, Reverend William Sloane Coffin delivered the following sermon to his congregation at Riverside Church in New York City. Q: How about your own death? And neer a word said she; MOYERS: Youre not supposed to outlive your children, are you? Runners whom renown outran In my email signature, I have this quote by him: The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.. Unfortunately he left the building April 12th, 2006. Lewis wrote, They say the coward dies many times; so does the beloved. For. Rev. But I'm an atheist. Ten days after his son, Alex, was killed in a car accident, Reverend William Sloane Coffin delivered this sermon to his congregation at Riverside Church in New York City. Realist- I'm struggling to understand how what you said relates to anything I posted above whatsoever. We all do what we know how to do, maybe. 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