The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-11-17
BIZ T u A r I E S.
MEMORIAL.

Blessed in their own supreme, eternal happi-
ness-Blessed in the unforgetting memory of
those who dearly loved them on earth, and who
love them still, with love of deeper tone than
ever before-Blessed for the testimony, which
by life and death of faith, they bore to the
grace, mercy, and covenant-keeping faithfulness
of God, through Christ, by the Holy Spirit
Died. November 3D. at Lexington, Va, in the
Oath year of his age, DIR. EDMUND DOUGLAS
CAMPBELL, second son of Prof J. l.. Campbell
of Washington & Lee University.
So early he died-this young friend of ours :;
but not before he had given proof of intellectual
ability, strength of character energy in action
nobIeness of aim, purity of soul, and earnestness
in the Christian life
He completed his course at the University
with distinction had thoroughly accomplished
his Medical education, and had Just recently es-
tabllshed himself in his native town with every
prospect of professional success. His skill and
fidelity had secured for him the highest regard
of those most competent to Judge When he
was leaving the hospital in Richmond in which
he held an important position, ore of the ply
sicians IN charge said Il hardly know how
shall do without him. Whenever 1 entrust any
thing to him, feel sure that it will be done
promptly and in the best manner"
His manly qualities, amiable temper and
genial habits drew his companions to him in
warm friendships while older men, friends of
his parents, felt generous sympathy for their
pride in such a SON.
But why dwell upon the beautiful morning
of so fair life 1t only awakens those natu-
raj regrets which it is more than unavailing to
indulge. Rather let us contemplate its holy
close, which affords something much higher
than solace. While yet young he connected
himself with the Presbyterian Church-the
Church of his cody ancestry and to say that
his Christian life was consistent with his profes-
sion Is enough though less than truth would al
lnrrr &c lr,,py 80 ~. Il
rial lines, that while mere boy, in his tempo
rary home In Tennessee, he allied himself with
some young Christian lads like himself that
they might meet for prayer, and strengthen each
other by efforts after lives of higher spirituality
His illness was brief The night before he
was parted from us he made the voluntary COM
munlcatlon to his mother, that he thought he
should live only a few hours. He said frankly
that he I" did not wish to die and he asked her
to pray then, specially for him. Presently,
after he had taken something, he said that he
felt better, but added Immediately 1t is not
the medicine, mother it is the Lord" He went
on to say, that the thought had come over him
that perhaps God had a work for him to do in
this world, and he was determined, if God spared
his life, that by His help he would be holier
man but understand mother am not making
any conditions NTH Cod l have always loved
God and Jesus Christ, but l know / have not
lived as 1 ought" He turned over and was
futOO III d Wulo' linen ne WllSpeTeQ--IOr MS
voice had grown feeble" And mother, if die.
l want you to knO10 that die Christian: for
am Christian now Tell the boys that love,
that a0ant them to be Christians. And now, |
have told you all this: If live, the world shall
knol0 II by my workS."
Earnest young Christian He thought his
Father had yet earthly work for him to do
And did not Moses think that God had still
great things for him to do2 But as he stood
upon Pisgah's top, and looked out upon the
magnificent vision spread before his undmmed
eye. and beheld the good land beyond Jordan,
and that goodly mountain, Lebanon"-he was
content. God willed otherwise, and that will
is alwaye wisest and best for His chosen.
Bereayed friends bind to your aching hearts
the everlasting comfort, that your beloved was
one of Gods elect, and be contentl Be sure,
that no life, however short it is, is incomplete,
that God closes, as He did his-with divine
halo around it, of love to Him, love to the Re-
deemer Of mankind, and serene, holy assurance
OF acceptance in Christ Jesus J.T.L.P.