The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-04-21
DEATH OF GEORGE PARKS.
Prom N, S,dh. IN BvtiS II .ip.iV 4H.

The decrease OF the above named brother at the
Mills House. in this CITY. on tn" 3O.h ult. H.
dH-s} Of Consumption, in the 3lst gear of his
age.
Bro Parks was native Of Passnmpsc. Yer
mont. where his father still survives. an act
i've and influential member Of the Baptist
Church in that village. Bro Parks was early
the subject Ct religious impressions, having
profcssed conversion and been bapfisel when
rle~n years old lie prepared for College
ut New Hampton. y. H.. and entered Brown
University in 1870 An attack Of the insid-
ious disease which has at length carried him
oil, rendered it necessary for him to spend a
winter in the CITY of Washington. 50 that his
graduation was DELAYED until 1915 Soon
after leaving college. he came 10 this State
and engaged in the business Of instructinc the
Young at Ncwbcrry villa .c. where he won Il
good reputation as teacher and many warm
and influential friends. Ut the expiration of
two wears he removed to This city. and enter
ed upon the study of the law in the office of
r. G. Prrssly. Esq But after having been
admitted to the bar, feeling that his talents
anil tastes especially fitted linn for CONNER
,ial pursuits. he wisely abandoned the law a.
4 profession At this crisis be assumed the
charge ofthc Depository Of the Southern Bap-
fist publication Society and in the Office of
General Agent, hcnce!orwarl displayed I'M
firing industry and rare talent. lie also took
without compensation. and as a labor OF love-
the control of the business department Of Tie
Sou'a.rn Eoy'i>t. On taking up his abode
in Charleston, ne united himsclfwit the First
Baptist Church, where he remained useful
and contented until it seemed to be his duty
TO assist in the establishment Of new inter
eat. To this enterprise. so attractive TO hi<
jealous nature, he gave himself with all his
soul, and bcramc one of the original members
who constituted the Citadel Square Church.
The character of Bro Parks was eminent
" one to win esteem and affection His mind
was Of highly re$pc. table ORDER cultivated
and liberalizcd bv cducation and familiarity
with standard books ard literary men. Ills
heart ovcrilowcl with kindness Ills inte:-
rity was unimprar'"l and above suspicion.
lie was true anil >clfsacri,;,ing as a friend
and rigi!!v homes. and CONSCIENTIOUS in al!
hil transactions "a a man Of business lis
natural chccrfn!nr>s an ! huovanrv Of spirits
were remarkable. rcmainin. u,,sub.!;,pt. even
to the last. II this flow of spirits in the sea
ron of his health was sometimes cxuhcrant
and excessive, it was. for ,!ic most part, quite
INNOCENT. and it helped to make him one Of
the most companionab!e and genial aSso-
ciates. lie was generous on Just occasions.
and was always amongst the very foremost
when pecuniarv contributions were needed
10 promote a good can>e Ills capariiv and
energy As man Of business were cxtraor!i-
nary. Taking hold of our Book Depository
when it was almost nothing, he brought it up
by his sacacity. concilatiny temper and in.
dustry. to a condition Of prosperity that gives
it rank with the best establishments of the
kind in the country. This is his real mon
ument. nohlcr than brass or marble, and
in effects at least, far more enduring. H.
lived to grea: purpose, in having fixed up
on a firm basis. this useful institution.
The pietv OF Bro. Parks was Of a type letter.
mined somewhat, no doubt. by his natural
temperament. 1t was hopein'. tru>tful and
cheerful. II he did not sound all the depths
Of Christian expert nee : If he dill not 90 down
and up through all I'll" "ra'la,ons Of feeling
indicated in the psalms Of David: If he turn
ed somewhat hahituaIy to the brighter as
poets of divine truth, h. was at least uniform
and consistent in cxhibitn. this stv.r Of pictv.
lie was rather active than contrmpla,vc as a
Christian. and the side of religion mos: be-
tore His mind was du'y: that we are in the
worll and in the Church 10 do som,f,ing for
Christ. This was the KEYNOTE Of his Chris
tan life and its governing principle. This
came out beautifully in his last sickness. On
Icing told that in view Of his known pre.l;s-
position to consumption. ne ought to have re-
mane'l in the country. he rep'irl. but ono
ran be more useful in city" lie had his
wishcs.-for it NAV be said with honesty. that
few Christians diving so early, have done so
much for their Lord.
His last sickness presented one of the most
beautiful exhibitions ofpions resignation and
holy JOY in prospect OF death. ever witnessed
Baxtrr's Diving Thoughts" the Memoirs
Of Samuel Pearcc." and kindred hooks wcrr
rr"! to him together with II" promises Of III.
Bible. often calling ONT tho EXPLANATIONS
sweet" "dclieh,fni." 81 DO not wish N
recover" he would say i" have no fears; /!
would az soon die in rn.v-lour hours as not :"
lie took espcrial deli,ht in the SONGS Of Zion.
snch as" Jerusalem my glorious home" " All
Is we'll. ISM" To me of Heaven" Erinc
asked If he was not i,tiuncd with Tho s;ro;r.,
when it was long continued. h, sail, u" Vlv
should tire Of that whic, is TO be nv en-
poymcnt forever :" His diving chamber was
"f quite iii the verge Of heaven" The nro.
cess so'n" on there, seemed not 50 much =
painful uro'hing a, a clothing upon with
the raiment Of Immortality. 1t was = s,o,v
TRANSPORTATION, coming as near the idea! Er-
'hanasy as arrears possible. When inform.