The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-08-24
OBITUARY..
Let not him that girdeth on his harness,
Boast himself as he that puttethit of.

Boast himself as he that puttetnlt on
These words are suggested to the writer of this notice
by tho death, at Florence South Carolina on the 18TH
ult of the Rev. WALTER c. GUEkRY. aged % years,
months end 25 days, Deacon In the Protestant Eps-
copal Church, and Missionary to Florence and Marion
Mr. GUERBY born in Sumter District, South Caro-
na and at early age devoted himself to the service OF
God. He Of the first to enter the infant Theo-
logical Seminary of his native Diocese in which he con-
tined student until June 1862 when the exgency OF
the time suspended tho exercises Of that institution he
enrolled hmselfin the Confederate Armyoining, as
private the Marion Artillery, c. ", and 30 serving his
country to the close Of the war.
Upon the cessation of hoslies, he again entered the
Seminary graduated the third week in June 1857 and
was ordained Deacon the oath of the month the feast
Of st. john the Baptist. Then followed few days OF
happy repose-days slas too bref-among old friends
and familiar faces and then, this young soldier OF the
cross moved to the post assigned him by his Bishop
On ST. James day. the 25th of July last, Mr.. GUERRY
commenced his official duties as Missionary, and on the
morning. of the 18th day of the month following the
voice of God proclaimed that his warfare was accomplish
cd-that his work was DONE
To his comrades In arms the announcement OF his
death will not fail to awaken profound regret for bis
calm courage in moments Of danger, his cheerful
and unmurmuring performance OF duty, his patient en-
durance of privation and hardship, won their unqua
fed admiration and regard To his more intimate and
dear associates however-hs brethren Of the clergyis
commended uouble portion of the Cross Of Sorrow.
They called to mourn not only the removal Of be-
loved brother but the silence Of voice earnes. IN ths m
offices of love-the passing of life devoted to the I'M
mortal interests of men.
IL were lrultiesS 10 specuiae uIoi "uos mouo eeelu
go dark Gispensaton Of Providence. Viewed upon
our side We see only years Of laborous preparation
brought to naught-years OF patient waiting, crowned
with but momentary SUCCESS wide sphere OF useful
ness and honor just opening to close with the closing OF
a tomb-a well disciplined mind and Jealous heart
sealed forever from all mortal work and purpose In two
pale hands folded palm to palm. IN two pale Lips never
again to utter the language Of human speech But
thanks be to God there is holior and brighter aspect
far in which to view it. When We think upon our loss
let us not forget his gain When we miss the help Of his
counsel and sympathy in the Church Militant et us re-
grid ON our harness to the battle let us think with JOY
of him. whom the Master has called to put 1t Off called
as who-yet young-had already fought the gooo
gh already finished his course already won that crown
OF glory that fadeth not away.
So young to pass away; young for such hgh honor
how shall living speak best her sacred trust
"We feel that" unto thee Is given
life that bears immortal fruit.
In such great Offices as suit
Tho fu crown energies of Heaven"