Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-10-31
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Oct. eth, 1873.

itor in chief of the Church Journal ani
Gospel Messenger, in New York, and
rector of Christ Church in the same city
But at the time he made the acquain
lance OF Lieut. Woodruff, assistant minis
ter of St. Paul's church, Milwaukee, Wis.
where he resided under the same roo
for two years, and consequently, is com
petent to speak. send you copy, fol
two reasons First, it will be another
consoling draught for the hereaved moth
err and family; and, second, it will, we
fervently hope and pray, cause the young
men of our city to emulate the good ex.
ample which he has left rs rleir heri
tagc, in seeking first the kingdom Of God
and His righteousness, feeling that al
other things shall be added unto them.
Il. Blk.
Among the victims of the yellow fever
in Shreveport. we are panied to NOTES
the dear and honored name of Lieut.. E
A. Woo ruff, of the U. S Engineer Corps
Gallant, chivalrous, and accomplished in
all soldierly qualities, he was also faith
full soldier of Christ, a devoted church
man, an exemplary christian, active in
all good works for the souls and bodies
of men.
His carly death will bring grief not
only to his immediate family and friends,
but to many II heart to whom he lived
long enough to become very dear, at the
various posts where his service called
him. Something very bright and win.
ming, very brave and gentle, remains on
ly rs Il hallowed memory now, where it
was till last week an embodied thought
and many tear will drop upon the
young soldiers grave, from eyes Of those
not of his name or kin
He has gained the rest of paradise,
and won the palms without the slow toll
of the battle. But even with II faith in
which no doubt can mngle, there is nat
ural human sorrow that the clear, frank
face shall never meet our earthly sight
again. Nor the gallant figure, all alive
with high hopes and manly resolves, step
forward to our greeting
To those who knew him, the world is
darkcned by great loss. TO those who
knew him and believe with his simple
faith, paradise has gained an added dear
ness.
We used to speak Of him as our "Sir
Galahad." His ''knightly quest" is ended
carly. He has found Holy Grail.
We, the Rector, Wardens and Vestry
of st. Samcs Parish, Of this city Of indie
pendence, Diocese Of Iowa, wish to con-
vfy our heartfelt sympathy to the family
and immediate friends Of the late Lieut.
Woodruff, and also wish to express our
humble tribute Of respect to SO estimable
and promising young man, and
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God in his allwise dispensation to re-
move from us one 30 bright and good;
the Church of Christ has lost one of its
brightest jewels, our own beloved Parish
one Of her own dear children, and the
country one of her most faithful servitors.
Yet, to the mother and friends of our
beloved Eugene Woodruff we can say we
deeply sympathize with you. But be of
good cheer; the Lord gave and the Lord
hath taken away; blessed be the name of
the Lord
And to the young men and women Of
our dear Parish we would say, emulate his
noble example. Love your church, your
parents, bishop and pastor; be charitab:y
disposed to do good to all; and when you
are at u loss to find some Of Christ's teach.
ings on earth, and find that one formerly
OF your number is now without doubt your
own Christian soldier and standard bear
CT in heaven, pause and remember that
his has been IL most noble career Leaving
his post Of duty on earth, safe from all
contagion, to join in the church's noble
minist.ations to its sick and dying;
smoothing the pillow of the weary; pray
ing for the lost; and with charity for all
he nobly fell.
Noble youth! Tire church mourns you,
but brighter adOrnmcnts awaited yOu-
you have the crown of glory henceforth
and forever
The Parish records will contain the
above, and the Secretary is instructed TO
furnish the mother and family with copy
THOS. B. KEMP, Rector.
HF " H PGSp,' wardens.
T "; n' s soanes'rr, vessrymen.
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