Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1875-01-28

Copy of the religious funeral exer-
cises of DIR. Jas. F. Wilson, at his home,
near New Holland, Ohio, IL a. M, January
oath, 1875. Rev. Il. W. Guthrie Officiat-
ing:
First. Singing-G05 hymn (Prest. H. b.
Second. Prayer, by Rev. H. W. Guth-
rie
Third. Reading of so Ps.. with remarks
by Rev. H. w. Guthrie.
1, Praise for Gods care.
2. Mans frailty.
3. Comfort from Gods Eternity, Sow
ereignty, Power and Goodness.
4. Prayer for sanctified affections and
restoration of Gods favor.
Fourth. Statements, by Rev. H. w.
Guthrie.
DR.. James F. Wilson was born in Ross
county, Ohio, Oct. 9Th, A. D. 1908. Died
| in New Holland, Ohio, January 21st, 1879.
aged 66 years, 3 months and 16 days.
/ Came to New Holland, O., and COM
Inenced the practice of medicine in April
1882, remaining in the same place until
his death, except an interval of few
months, at Circleyille, Ohio, making almost
forty three years continued practice.
Concerning his character, it would be
ostentatious for me to attempt . descrip-
ton, when so many here have known him
much longer and better than myself
You have known him to be an upright
man, conscientious and frank. a skillful
physician and attentive to his patients;
administering to the wants Of the rich and
poor alike; tender with the child, gentle
with the aged, and honest with all. His
familiar salutations we all will miss
Though not professor ofreligion, he was
constant reader of the Bible; studied its
teachings. understood its requirements;
respected its ordinances; was liberal in
their support; contributed freely to every
good cause; entertained high regard for
the ministry of the Gospel, giving largely
for their support, advocating their just
claims, always rendering medical services
to them and their families free of charge,
regardless of denomination, and made his
house their home.
And whilst we could wish that he had
confessed Christ before the world; yet
may we not hope that he had more Chris
tian faith than he expressed.
A hypecritical confession he justly de-
spised; and, if the inconsistencies of such
have wrongfully influenced him they must
answer for their own sin in the matter.
Though the Church is the natural home
Of the Christian while on earth, yet a
name in it is no guarantee of salvation:
besides, man may be Christian outside
Of the Church.
Let US so hope of this our departed
friend and brother.
A short time previous to his death he
remarked in reference to the future world.
that God had blessed and cared for him
thus far, and that now he was ready and
willing to trust Him in death and after.
And, as we to-day commit his dust to
dust, and his ashes to ashes, let US calmly
leave him in the hands Of that God who
doeth all things well, assured of this:
that the Lord knoweth them that are his;
and also, them that sleep in Jesus will
God bring with him.
Fifth. Prayer. by Rev. j. C. Irwin.
Sixth. Singing-617 Hymn.
Seventh. At the grave; short prayer and
benediction, by Rev. H. w. Guthrie-after
the usual services Of the Masonic Frater-
-siity, of which the deceased had long been
an accepted and honored member.
H. W. GUTHRIE.
New HOLLAND, o., Jan. 25. 1875.