Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-11-14
New Series-Vo1. IL. No. 43

the tate Rev. David Donaldson preach
er IN charge. The year was one of snc-
cess, and with Mr.. Elliott of manifest
progress in ability and zeal. Anvnst
zotn, 1869, be was married to his late ex-
cetlent wife, Miss Emma E. Green. At
the Conference of 1869 he was contin-
ued on trial, and appointed to Martins
ourgn circuit, On this large and labo-
rious neId his energies were somewhat
overtaxed, and his health gave signs of
failure. At the Con ference held at AL
oia, Iowa, Sept %, 1870, he was admit.
ted into full connection and ordained
deacon by Bishop Ames on Sabbath.
Oct. I'd, of that year. The field sssisn,
ca MN was Abingdon circuit. Here
MS Ministerial course commanded the
commence and esteem of all the people.
Attne last Conference he was sent to
birmingham. Here his ministry OPEN
ed fayorably, and he soon won the con-
1dence and hearts of the people whom
ne served. But shortly after his reno
val 10 Dis new field of labor, the true
nature OF chronic ailment, from which
ne nae long suffered, was ascertained,
ana ne was compelled to endure the
pain and danger of lithotomical oper-
alton. 1t was hoped this would result
IN his speedy restoration to health. But
tnese hopes were doomed to be disap-
pointed. During visit to his friend
IN ONO, In the early Summer, he was
sclzed with hemorrhage, and be returns
ed prostrated to his home. 1t was soon
apparent that his work was nearly done !;
sun his faithful people clung to him to
the last. Desiring to attend the camp
meeting at Richwoods, he came with
his wife, also suffering from hemorr-
hage, to the house OF bis father-in-lay,
DR.. W. j. Green. From thence they
were taken during the day to the camp
meeting, where, anxious to enjoy the
meeting, he taxed his energies, listening
to the singing, or following the line OF
thought pursued by the preacher. But
the excitement was too great, and on
Sabbath, August 18th, the two were ta-
ken home, to DIR. Green's, as it proved,
to die. That same day his wife had a
very severe return of bleeding at the
lungs, and the following Sabbath, du-
ring a return of hemorrhage, she died.
He found himself gradually sinking
away, and on that last of his earthly
Sabbsths, he had requested the admin
lstratlon OF the Sacrament by Rev. s. III
Thomas, the pastor of the circuit. Du-I
ring the service, partaken with his al.
most dying wife, he expressed his
strong confidence and abounding peace.
But few min utes afterward his wife
came into the room, and babe hin last
farewell. Too weak for conversation,
lie, ,afectienatefy gave his farewell bless
ing, and they separated. A few min
utes more, and they announced to him
her departure. AT tirst he seemed
shocked, and said, Don't tell me that 7
But soon resignation triumphed, and
ne gave expression to feelings of praise.
The excitement of the funeral on Mon
day afternoon was almost too much for
him to endure, although every care was
taken TO protect him from its effects.
The writer having just returned from
a distant appointment, and casually
hearing Of the funeral, had FASTENED
there. Hearing that Bro. Elliott had ex-
pressed desire that be should attend
bis f1 neral, and anxious to know from
himself his state of mind, he waited
until Bro. Elliott had had some time to
rest from the fatigue of the occasion,
when he approached his bedside. In
stantly extending his hand, Bro. Elliott
said: "l am patiently, or, rather 1 may
say, impaiiently, waiting for the hour
OF my release TO come. want you toE
tell nay brethren that stand on firm
foundation. My feet are on the rock
have not the shadow of fear or
doubt on my mind with regard to my
acceptance with God" 1t proved to be,
indeed, his last testimony. The next
day he seemed oppressed with sleep
This was succeeded BY delirium. Grad
ually the waters rose about him, and
al length, about P. n, of September
9th, his spirit passed away. We will
not attempt here au analysis of his char
acter. Strong in his attachments, fear
less aud independent in his spirit, plain
and pointed in his address; he was a
valued friend, beloved pastor, good
and useful preacher. At his request
sermon was delivered at his funerali
with reference to the deaths of himself
and wife, from the words, 81 have
fought a good fight" Then, sccompa-
MED by number of ministerial breth-
ren, the relatives and large number of
friends, and escorted by company of
with martial music and the
flag he loved borne over him, devout
men carried him to his bnrial--his body
being deposited in grave in Rich
woods cemetery, close by that of his
wife. sThey were lovely and pleasant
in their lives. and in death they were ,
not divided" E. Fl. WARING.