The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1861-01-01
.ORIG1NAL.
Tribute OF Respect.

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Inas,nuch as it has pleased God to take
from our number our much beloved and vencr-
able brother, JAMES X DOUGLAS, who depart.
edsthis:: lie on tuesday, 18th of Ncveh.eer,
1860, in the eighty-hrst year Of his age, it is
with devout gratitude we can speak OF his
long life of usefulness, In the days of his
youth he felt and acknowledged tho claims Of
the Gospel, aud dedicated himself to the SER
vice of his blessed Master. Born in Scotland,
it was his privilege to be trained by pious pa
Yenss who brought up their children in tho
nurture aud admoni,ioa OF tue Lord. Inc
fre-side lessons of our excellent catechism, IN,
eulcatcd in tender years, under the patcTnal.
ssaeughe feEt!s lis kast By the operation ot
the S,,ipit ii God, in 4 well.erlercd life ahl a
s9oaly ysnysmassen, Having left his nHtivs
!. land about the beginning of the present ccn-
tury. he spent some time in Charleston, S. G.
Tie removed soon to Camden; married in
1906, to Miss Mary Martin. They lived to.
cctlier in the most happy relationship. until
her removal frou earth, in 1882 The tirst
mention of his name among the members of
the Presbyterian Church, Camden, is in 1910.
the month of February, 1911, lie was ordain-
ed Ruling Elder. Fioia that time, lac was
identified very prominently with the Church
of God; aud, although strongly attached
to that form to which he bclougej, his was
a.spirit that could rejoice IN every Christinn cs
fort. and was not narrowed down to mere de-
nominationa bounds but embraced al who
loved the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and
truth.
lie took an active part in educational iast-
tcrs-far the advancement OF scieacc and a
sound Theology. An carly and strong snp-
porter of the Theological Seminary at Colu,n-
tia, ia THAT school of the Prophets he felt a
deep soIicitudc, aud was permitted to see it
established on :, FRA jasis, In the education OF
Young men for the ministry. lie was ever
{ willing, by lis councils and his means, to aid
thenL
His lpnse was always open to the clergy
and purse ready to assist in whatever was,
needed for the canse of religion. In word,
inillian the cause of virtue and piety ever found
a trieud, aud rice and immortality firm and
decided oppoacnt,
one Of the earliest friends aud promoters Of
Sabbath Schools, uc took a delight in the re-
lisions instruction OF the young was assoc's-
ted with the Temperance Reform, from its car
l;e.t dawn. He also assisted in the formation
Of the Camden and Kcrshaw District Bible
Society--the third established in the State =
of which he wis for many years, aud at the
time of lis death, President. lnlin, the poor,
the widow and the orphan, found a friend and
protector. Many, now holding high positions
iiiitarious parts Of the country, arc in great
< measure indebted to him. for his early and
strong interest in their welfare.
Blessed with vigorous constitution, and for
many years surrounded with the enjoymcnts oi
large faniiy, ever one Of whom he was per.
rnitfel 20 see as leads OF numerous house
s,1asIoni d VISIT caeFi, to sSS and receive The
warn, affection of fth,r, whose presence
was hailed with delight by his ardcrty at
fachcd and loving children.
As member OF this session. We shall great
iy miss his long connectinas.wise council, and
Erothcry regard For the bright example he
has left, We would thank God. Enabled to
stain the fodrscorc years. at last, as shock Of
corn, after few days sickness fully ripe and
ft for the Masters use, he was gathered home.
lie rests fro:n lis labours OH earth, to enter
upon that rest which remains for the people Of
God. Be it, Therefore,
Resoieed, That VIC, the members Of the scs-
sion of the Presbyterian Church, Camden, will
ever cherish grateful recollection of the pious
walk and godlv example of our departed bro
tlcr, James X. Douglas, who, for fifty years,
lcl, the Office of Ruling Elder in this Church.
Resoleed, That in his life We would view
the illustration of the power Of the Grace OF
God. calling upon us to renewed dedication
of ourselves to the service of that blessed Mas
ter, as most highly approving his conduct III
imitation of him, in so far as he followed
Christ.
Resolped, That Il copy Of these proceedings
be published in the Southern Presbyterian and
Camden Journal, and entered Oh the record
book of the scssion.
a. N. KENNEDY, CLERK.