Connecticut western news., 1880-02-04
Dr. Kniguat,s Fameral.

The funeral o1 U6. An1RnE LOOK place at Lne- Congregational Church, Salisbury, Thursday Jan. 29tb, at o'clock, immediately on the arrival of the westward train, which brought many friends.
 The singers gallery, where Dr. Knights sweet, powerful voice has been heard for so many years, was festooned with black and white, and the chair which he occupied as deacon, was draped with black. Several beautiful floral offerings from loving friends were placed upon the platform and table. A pillow of white flowers with s'Rest'' upon it in purple letters two harps of camellias and tuberoses, with the strings of violets, an an. chor, and palm branches, which lay upon the coffin, and basket of cal1a blossoms and leaves. The church was very fAll the seats on the west side, facing the pulpit, being re- served for physicians, large number of whom were present, and those on the east side of the main aisle, for the Sunday School. The pail bearers wera, Gov. A: H. Holley, George c. Dodge, John L. Merwin, Daniel Pratt, Deacon Jewell and Deacon Graham. Many singers from Winsted had kindly offer ed to come, and added greatly to the beauty of the service by their sweet singing. The opening hymn was "Jesus Lover of my Soul, J followed by the reading of several passages from the Bible by Rev. Mir. Kitchel Rev, MT. Gleason of Norfolk then offered prayer, and '.My faith looks up to Thee. twas sung. After this MT. Kitchel made most tenderly beautiful remarks on the life of Dr. Knight He said that were he to write two lines fol his monument one should be "He gave him self freely for others" His time and hi
 means and his strength were always at thu service of anyone who needed them, and hi l friends never came to him in vain for wis counsel and help. But not only did he giv himself for his friends, but all his life wal
 spent in doing good, first as a physician, whel
 he was known and loved in 50 many homes
 and where all the heights of the profession were before him. Then his attention va
 called to the subject to which he devoted hi
 boundless energy, his enthusiasm and his life
 the care of imbecile children. MT. Kitche said that the second characteristic of Dl Knight was one of great comfort; he gay
 himself freely to his Savior, and was 8 mos humble and child-like Christian. His favorit \ work was in the Sunday School and he sail
 when obliged to resign it a few weeks ago that he felt as if he owned it, and the chil
 dren. After speaking in glowing terms o
 the personal affection felt for him by all, ant of his energy in the Temperance and othe
 good causes, he spoke most tenderly ant sweetly to the mourning friends, bidding then not 'sorrow as those who have no hope" bu remembering ''the rest that remaineth for thu people of God" f--- ~@~ ] After Mir. Kitchel whose remarks were a some length, Rev. MT. Hallock of Winstet spoke in beautiful and fitting terms of his
 fellowship with Dr. Knight, whom not only Lakeville had lost, but all Connecticut Hs said that as in some ancient manuscripts O the Bible the writing had been partially effaced and the words of men written above them, which to the casual reader were all tha could be seen, butthe earnest student coult read below, the word of God, 50 those hearing must read between the lines of what was said the feeling too deep for speech. He hat known Dr. Knight as 8 wise and kindly coun selor, had come to him for advice, and sucf light was thrown on hia difficulties as cleared them all away. His insight was quick and true, and his sympathy warm and sure.
 The services were ended with the sweet hymn, Rock of Ages," and the procession went to the cemetery, where a brief prayel l was made, and the precious dust committed to the earth.
 To say say that Dr. Knight will be missed is little. We have never seen death which caused more universal sorrow among all sects and classes. He was 8 mau of great person al magnetism, and possessed, in an eminent degree, the power of winning and keeping respect and love. He has found what he was seeking, a land of endless summer and of per- feet rest. DELECTUs.