The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-01-19
DEATH OF REV. DANIEL A. PENICK.

DEATH OF REV. DANIEL A. PENICK.
A note from the Rev. P T. Penick, written
from North Carolina, gives information OF the
death of his venerable father on the Sth inst. He
was taken suddenly i'll on that day, and passed i'm
mediately into stupor from which he could not be
aroused, except for an instant Of time AT four
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day, his spirit de
parted to God who gave it. His death was as
one falling gently to sleep.
We have no exact information of Mr.. Penlck's
age, but suppose it was about seventy-two years.
He was native of Virginia-the son of venera-
bic elder in the Presbyterian Church. He was a
graduate of Hampden Sidney College, and studied
Theology under its President Moses Hoge, d. D.
The first part Of his ministry was in the bounds Of
the Presbytery of Orange Upon the death of its
pastor, the Rev. John NJ. Wilson, D. D., he was
settled as his successor at Rocky Riirer, in the
county of CabarraS, North Carolina. This, if we
mistake not, was about the year 1880
Here he remained faithful, beloved aud most
useful pastor till his labors were ended by death
The congregation was always large one; and dur
ing Mr. Penick's ministry its members numbered
in 1860 as many as 6l6 l76 of these were negroes
This, it is believed was the largest membership in
any of our churches in the South.
A more laborious, excellent pastor could hardly
be found any where. His influence as a member
of the Presbytery of Concord and of the Synod of
North Carolina, was probably as great as that Of
any of its ministers, He was also one of the most
steadiast and active agents in building up David
son College--aways believing it would prove an
inealcuable blessing to that large and prosperous
part of the State.
The brethren of that Synod especially will feel
that in the death OF this venerable minister they
have all lost father-oue whom they loved, in
whose wisdom they confded, and whose compan-
ionship and counses they will sadly miss. The
/ whole Church will be thankful for the gifts and
graces which made him through long life of such
value to it.
We believe that he was permitted to see all his
children brought into full communion with the
! Church. Two of his sons are numbered amongst
its ministers, and one of his daughters is the wife
of minister, the Rev. E. D. Junkin, pastor Of
New Providence Church. Va His bereaved fam.
lily and bereaved congregation will receive the sym
patty and prayers of their fellow Christians, that
the grace, mercy and peace of God may ever rest
upon them.
/ AFTER the above notice of Mr. Penick's death had
been put in type, the following communication was
received from the Rev. DR.. Plumer
Another of our Best Ministers Conc Home
Mr. Editor,-With deep sorrow write of the
death of another of our long tried, practical and
useful men. l have just received letter from
Rev. Robert Burwel dated Charlotte, N. c., Jan.
uary 10th, in which he says:
81 bave iustreturned from the funeral of our aged
and beloved brother, the Rev. d. A. Penck. He
died on last Saturday, and yesterday we consigned
his body to the grave amidst the tears of his family
and his large congregation. Thus leader in Israel
is fallen, but he fell with his armor on, for he
worked to the last.
Brother Penck, as you know, has been de-
clining for some time He has had cough for FIVE
or six months, that has been very distressing, and
we all feared that it would terminate fatally, but
we had no idea that his end was so near | went
last Saturday to the neighborhood to supply his
pit on Sabbath, and the first news | heard was
/ that he was dying. On Friday he was up all day,
and seemed to be better than he had been for many
weeks. An aged member of his church MR. S.
Morrison, aged 81 y spent the day with him, and
they tell me brother Peniek enjoyed the company
of his old friend. That night he took supper with
the family and conducted worship as usual and was
very cheerful and hopeful Before day Saturday
morning he awoke with chill. He fingered in a
StupOr most of the day. His sons say he was con-
Scious sometimes, and seemed to recognize some of
the family, Occasionally they could make out a
few words, such as glory, and done with the
world
1T fell to my lot to conduct the funeral services
at the church yesterday. 1t was an affecting sight
to see men and women in tears around the body OF
their aged pastor
The above extract contains all the particulars
which have reached me.
Dear brother Peniek became my correspondent
in 1928 when he was in the Seminary at Prince
tou aud l was in college at Lexington, Va. From
that time strong friendship has subssted between
us, and many a letter of his cheered me in my
work. Since my residence in South Carolina, l
have had the privilege of being with him at one
communion season. l never had a more pleasant
visit to brother. 1t is not possible in few words
to give to strangers an adequate conception Of his
worth.
The leading feature of his mind was a sound
Judgment. never heard of his saying or doing a
foolish thing Connected with this was large
fund of good sense This ran through all his ac-
tons and conversation. He was also firm and
steadfast to an uncommon degree. He was good
student and read great deal. His preaching
was always instructive, clear and evangelical His
heart was warm, his affections tender and very
refined, and his pety uDquestionable
The wife of his youth formerly Miss Tinsley.
Of Powhatan, Va, survives him. He has left a
large family, two of his sons being honOred minis
ters OF the Gospel His vast and noble congrega-
ton will find it hard to fill his place.
Il am distressed for thee, my brother; very
pleasant hast thou teeu to me-.
VIM. s. PLUMER