Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1873-05-24
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joins W. Huby WhFt HvWc ythIH hNVi
voll known actor 10 this city. Although
possessed Of no very shining dramatic
talents, he was % respectable member Of
be iheaifical profession and was thought
favorably Of by q large number OF per
sous. On the stage at tho Metropolitan
ibsaier no rather distinguished himself 10
one or two leading roles, which brought
him some little celebrity. lie Ind many
personal friends on account Of possessing
seemingly amiablo temper, perfectly
correct morals, an inoifensive nature and
a generosity Of disposition which Away
goes II long way In securing frienpship
After frettipg and strutting his hour upon
tho stage, Mr.. Ruby began to see the
sIyrULYEss OF AN AcToR's LIFE,
and apparently wishing to purge himself
from rank ofIenses which smell to heaven,
he sought consolation in religion, and at
,ached himself to the Baptist church.
His repentance was ndiudsej most ri ncere.
not only by reason Of u sombre visig'
which he now wore, bnt also ON nccoun
Of such puuc,ual attendance on the sery-
ices OF the church, and certain acts OF
Christian charity, which were frequently
commented upoa and won for him t he iav-
or Of the managing committee. In course
of time he became shining light in the
CONGREGATION, and his voice was piously
raised on all appropriate occasions In de-
tense Of truth and sanciity. None OF the
ministers could excel him Ia persuasive
eloouenc nor surpass him in purity OF
living. What further greatly raised him
| in the esteem of his brethren wns.
MS GREAT THEOLOGICAL KE0wLEDGE
which seemed 10 indicate that he hndlso
deeply studied the whole system of Chris
family that the Scriptures were to him an
open book, and the tenets of the Baptist
| Church perfectly understood and supports
ed. Uader these circumstances it was
quite natural that he should grow daily
in favor with men If not in grace with
God; sand eventually he was appointed as
sistaut pastor of the First Baptist Church,
on Washington street, With the handle
of "RovereDd" to bis name, which presum-
ably was the ma object he had in view
from the first moment of his renuncia ton
of the pomps and vanities of this wicked
world, lie grew holder in his advocacy OF
a life of virtue and religion, and from the
pulpit mercilessly attacked the prevailing
shams and decisions of the fashionable
world, besides keenly and for,ibly de.
nouncing the sins Of the ungodly. AS bis
pas toral career progressed, profonnder
seemed his knowledge of theology,
more fervently kindled his piety,
grea tor was his energy in promoting the
interests Of the church aud brighter shone
his intellectual qualities. Cougratulating
themselves upon having secured so devout
and accom- pliehod an occupant Tor their
pulpit, the congregation. to manifest their
high appreciation of his great worth and
genius, made him full pastor of their
church. For long lime after this he con-
Quoted the services and
PREACHED WITH UNvAKYING SUCCESS.
Occasionally he made visits to the in
terror in the interests Of the church, min
islering to the Baptist adxRnts at San
Rafael, Petaluma, Contra C6sta and other
places, the church poyiug all his expenses
In addition TO bis regular salary. These
visits ut times were somewhat proirao'ed
but on his return he gave such encourGgin g
reports of tho prog ess be was making IL
building up the influence of the Baptis
church on this coast,and so eloquently did
he expatiate upon the gifts with which
his Maker had endowed him and his thank
fulness in bsing able to work for tee glo-
ry Of God. that his heavy expenses were
cheerfuly paid, and he was given ca 4
blanche to act as bis g'eat. pie'y and goot
judgment prompted him.
cuaYGe FOR THE WORSE.
Time passed, and then change cams
Ger tho spirit of the sanity dream
Within the last year or two his friends
noticed that he was not so jealous in hi
manifestations as. former ", but tkey chart
tally attributed the decleu.ion TO i'll health
brought about by over evertion in the goot
cause. SO pronounced pieiis
AS tho Rev. j. Ii. Ruby could not surely
fail from grace, his many admirers
argued, and therefore, notwithstanding
his derelictions of duty became many ant
oft. his conduct was not called into quesiior
by The church authorities. AS, however
his siokly state Of health, or rather his
marked remissness continued to increase
it was suggested to him that n change o
climate would be beneficial. Not long AZ
terward be informed hs congregation thai
he had received call East, and that al
though his love and sympathies were with
the sheep of his fold, there were yet ethel
sheep praying for such
FAITHFUL SHEPHERD
as he WIS. lie added that his broker
health must decide what course he shouit
pursue, and as change of climate was said
to. be necessary for him, he had no othel
option than to relinqnish his On arge herr
and accept the Eastsrn call Accordingly
the place that once knew the Rsv.John II
Ruby knew him no more. Taking $
prarerful adeu of his hock--takine
likewise an sifectiouate farewell of his
con6,liar wife and family, and with th'
blessings OF church ana home resting up
on his head, he left the city and state
the scene OF his stage ana pulpit ,ri
umnhs.
Poi some months subseq his truth
horor and sancti,y were not doabed, bG
al last circumstances cans TO light prov
ing that of all the rauk hypocrites wh'
have worn the livery of the court OF heav
en- % serve the devil in, he was one OF The
greatest. |, was osccr,aiped that he nev.
e. had received any new emil and bad nj
intention of occupying any otser pulpit
His ababdonsa snt OF the Baptist Church
here, his deser;iou Of wife and family, ant
hsa f.r.rsfl 10 all that he nr0fassel 10