The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1864-04-26
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On the 18th INST, in this village, ISRAEL
HERRlCK, in the 18th year of his age.


There was brief obituary Of the late Deacon
Pease prepared and published at the east, soor
after his death, which occurred ut Indepen
dence, Iowa, December 3lst, 1863. 1t ha:
been deemed appropriate that there should nj
| 30 be notice Of him at the west. where he
spent over two years of the closing period Of
his life.
Mr.. Eli Pease was born in Blandford, Mass
January Odd, 1913. He spent the greater
part of his life in his native town, much re-
| spected and beloved.
While young man, he obtained hope in
the Redeemer, and united with the Congrega-
tional church of Blandford. About three years
after, he was elected a Deacon In this capaci
ty he served the church with much acceptance
forty years. After his removal to the west
he united with the Presbyterian Church of In
dependence, of which he was IN efficient and
exemplary member.
Mr.. Pease was married in 1919 His widow
| survives to mourn the loss of beloved
and devoted husband, but cheered by the re.
Election, that what is her loss is gain to him.
Four children also survive, who will cherish
the memory Of one of the best of fathers.
To those acquainted with him, it will be
unnecessary to say that Mr.. Pease was man
Of irreproachable character, of undertaking in
tegrity. In his intercourse with his
fellow men, he practiced the Golden
Rule Whatsoever, We would that men
should do to you, do We even so unto them"
He was an intelligent and earnest Christian
patriot. His two sons were cheerfully given to
the war in defense Of ur government. One of
them. William E Pease, of the 37th Mass.
Unfit Vols, has found soldiers grave. The
other. Capt. franklin W. Pease, Of the same
regiment, still lives To defend his country.
1t was manifested to every one acquainted
~, 1,.x,n I,1x:1 -
Jesus--occupieda prominent place in his heart
and life. The cross of Christ, with its ascot
ated doctrines, formed the basis of his religious
system and experiences. The Bible was his
rule of faith and practice. He loved it, and
took it ms his guide on the pathway to immor-
tally. He wss eminently man ofprayer. and
in this lay much of his power. He sometimes
observed days Of fasting and prayer with his
family, in reference to triumphant changes.
With Deacon Pease, religion was practical
thing. He considered it duty and privilege
to carry it out into the intercourse and bust
ness of life in oil his relations as a man and a
Christian. None were more regular in attend
ance at the sanctuary and the praying circle.
He loved the church-her worships-her or
dinances-
" Her sweet communion solemn VOWS,
Her hymns of love and praise"
He took deep interest in the benevolent OPP
erations of the day in efforts to make men
better and happier, especially in the great
christian movements of the age, for the spirit
ual regeneration and salvation OF a lost world
Nor did he overlook the OBJECTS of christian
sympathy and effort at home. In humble imi-
tation Of his Divine Master, he went about
doing good" speaking n word of admoniton
or encouragement TO this one or that one, dis
here and there, the little tract or
messenger. Thus was he ever intent upon his
work And his efforts to do good were
prompted by such evident sincerity, and ac
by so much kindness, that none
could fail TO respect him for hi. interest in
their eternal welfare.
Some may think it matter of regret that
in his last days, he left the scene Of his life.
long associations and usefulness. to find a
grave among comparative strangers. But
this is short. sighted view of the matter. His
influence for the cause of Christ was more
needed here than there. And he was long
enough In our midst to acquire wide inhu-
ance, and to gain the respect and confidence
IF the community in an unusual degree. He
moved among us as n patriarch His testimo-
ny for genius was faithfully delivered. He
felt that, in coming West, he had mission
Well. and nohly was that mission accomplish.
I'd. lie was engaged in his work when the
Muster calIed' nc ielI NJ his post, Win his
lrmor on.
Servant OF God. we'll done
Rest from thy loved empovl
The battle fought, the victory won,
Enter thy martyrs joy"
And heard voice from Heaven saying
Iuto me, write blessed are the dead, which die
n the Lord from henceforth. YEA saith the
piri', that they may rise from their labors
md their works do follow Thorn -
j. NJ BoGGs.