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| Haile Selassie the First - September 19, 1938 |
The man, whose last rites we now perform and who now goes to his last
resting place, is Blatengeta Heruye Wolde Selassie, a gentleman well-bred
who stands among the foremost of Ethiopia's intellectuals.
This illustrious son of Our beloved country employed his intelligence and
energies for the betterment of His country and was therefore selected for
the high post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Our Government. The
books he wrote, which portray his noble character, and, especially those
pertaining to history and theology, have made him renowned.
It is hardly necessary to say more of his intellectual attainments and how
profoundly we feel about the greatness of his character, about his
dedication to a purposeful life, his selfless devotion to help those in
trouble, his respect for truth and justice and his burning patriotic zeal for
his country -- all of which touch Our heart deeply at this hour of his
departure.
My loyal friend, Heruye! If Our words prove inadequate in extolling what
you have done for your country to the fullest of your ability on this
mournful occasion, your deeds themselves will certainly speak more
convincingly.
Even though the storm of aggression that upset the tranquillity of the
world brought you suffering and a severe test of your moral endurance,
you did not permit it ot overwhelm you. Now, however, it has become
your fate to obey the order of the great and merciful Lord, a lot that befalls
each and everyone of us in our turn. As it were, after you had
accomplished what was within your bounds, you have slept, but although
you depart from us physically, your works and your name will always
remain among us.
Dear Heruye! As God the Almighty has permitted Us to lay to rest your
bones, while your spirit joins with those of your forefathers. We bid you
goodbye in this hospitable land to which we came as guests.
resting place, is Blatengeta Heruye Wolde Selassie, a gentleman well-bred
who stands among the foremost of Ethiopia's intellectuals.
This illustrious son of Our beloved country employed his intelligence and
energies for the betterment of His country and was therefore selected for
the high post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in Our Government. The
books he wrote, which portray his noble character, and, especially those
pertaining to history and theology, have made him renowned.
It is hardly necessary to say more of his intellectual attainments and how
profoundly we feel about the greatness of his character, about his
dedication to a purposeful life, his selfless devotion to help those in
trouble, his respect for truth and justice and his burning patriotic zeal for
his country -- all of which touch Our heart deeply at this hour of his
departure.
My loyal friend, Heruye! If Our words prove inadequate in extolling what
you have done for your country to the fullest of your ability on this
mournful occasion, your deeds themselves will certainly speak more
convincingly.
Even though the storm of aggression that upset the tranquillity of the
world brought you suffering and a severe test of your moral endurance,
you did not permit it ot overwhelm you. Now, however, it has become
your fate to obey the order of the great and merciful Lord, a lot that befalls
each and everyone of us in our turn. As it were, after you had
accomplished what was within your bounds, you have slept, but although
you depart from us physically, your works and your name will always
remain among us.
Dear Heruye! As God the Almighty has permitted Us to lay to rest your
bones, while your spirit joins with those of your forefathers. We bid you
goodbye in this hospitable land to which we came as guests.
| Chapter XVII |
| Death Of Blatengeta Heruye In The United Kingdom Sep. 19, 1938 |
| Humanitarian |
| A father, husband, leader and friend. His Imperial Majesty's life exemplifies the finest qualities of a man among men. Just, yet forgiving, the Emperor's heart has always been full of the milk of human kindness. He has constantly a willing ear and a generous hand in alleviating the woes of the unfortunate, for he, himself, has experienced the pangs of grief as well as the ecstacy of joy. |