The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-07-07
IN MEHORLdM.
Alexander Gordon and Robert mure.

At a meeting Of the corporation Of the First
Presbyterian Church Of Charleston, held on the
evening Of July Sd, ls71 Mr.. A. S. Johnston Offer
ed the following preamble and resolutions, which
we're unanimously adopted:
Tue angel Of Death has recruited his legions,
and added two more Victims to the grand army
Of the yirtuous and good, and 1t goes marching
on to Its final reward.
This church mourns to-day the absence OF two
OF its brightest ornaments-most cherished mem
bers and strong supports.
Since we last met it has pleased God, In His
infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst Alex
ander Gordon and Robert Mure, both natives OF
Kirkcudbright Scotland, and, since their sojourn
In their adopted homes, active r:bers and rul-
ing elders Of this church.
A long and intimate social and religious asso-
citation, taught Us to recognize and appreciate
those sterling virtues and high moral principles
which adorned and illustrated their lives, and
which was 80 beautifully dellneated in tleir
deaths.
It is with profound humility that We, as Chris
tIans, bow before the Divine Majesty, and recog-
nize in this dispensation Of Providence, that tour
loss s to them gain, and that their spirits watt
ed to brighter homes, are In the enjoyment OF
eternal bliss.
Both OF our deceased brothers engaged the es-
TEEN, confidence and respect Of both pastor and
people and held for four years the highest posi-.
ton Of trust In our church. In all times Of
trouble and distress they were never found want
ing in extending helping hand, cheering the
afacted, and, by their high religious tone, giving
moral dignity and strength to all undertakings
with which they were connected.
With this church they were peculiarly and
dearly connected, and principally through their
energy, zeal and sound judgment, combined with
true Christian magnsnimity, are we indebted for
support and comfort In times Of our sorest trials.
All CLASSES Of our community have united in ex-
pressions Of sorrow, with deep and profound re.
yerence at the loss sustained, and 1t remains for
us, their Christian brothers and fellow.memoers
OF this church, TO mingle our tears with theirs,
and lay this, our humble tribute Of sympathy and
grief, at the feet OF those who "mourn only as
they can mourn,n who felt the greatest loss, and
trust that an overruling Providence, who worketh
all things for the best viii give Christian comfort
and consolation In His own good time; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That In the deaths Of Alexander Cor.
don and Robert Mure, this church has lost TWO OF
its oldest aid most esteemed ofhcers-earnest
friends, liberal contributors, and exemplary mem.
hers.
RESOLVED, That this be recorded upon the min
utes OF this corporation, and that blank pages be
inscribed to their memories.
Resolped, That copy Of these proceedings be
sent TO the bereaved families OF the deceased, &C.
companled with the hearty coincidence OF this
church.
Pesolued, That the same be published In the
morning papers OF this city and Southern Presby.
terian and Index, Of Columbia; also the papers Of
Kirkcudbnght, Scotland, be requested to copy.
R. B. DOw1B, Secretary.