The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-01-25
For the Central Presbyterian.
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Rev. James Archibald Cousar.

1 herewith send you brief outline of the life,
services, and character of this servant of God
He was the third son of Rev. John Cousar, who
preached about forty years within the bounds
of the Presbytery of Harmony. In early life
he made a profession of his faith in Christ and
united with the Bishopville Presbyterian church
He was received under the care of Presbytery
as candidate for the ministry in 1853. He
was graduate of Oglethorpe University, Geor-
gia. In 1856 he graduated in Columbia The
illogical Seminary. He was licensed to preach
at Williamsburg church in the spring of 1855,
and during the ensuing six months abored as a
domestic missionary on the east side of the Great
Pee Dee. In April, 1856, he accepted calls to
the Carolina and Reedy Creek churches, and was
soon afterwards ordained and installed pastor.
In October, 1858, the pastoral relation between
himself and the Carolina church was dissolved.
In April, 1868, he accepted call to Little Pee
Dee church for one-half his time, and was in
stalled pastor in the following June In Octo-
Der, 1870, this pastoral relation was dissolved,
and he accepted a call to Carolina church for
one-half his time and was soon afterwards made
pastor of this church for the second time In
April, 1873, the pastoral relation between him
self and the Reedy- Creek church was dissolved
In October, 1873, he accepted call to the Red
Bluff church for one half his time, and soon
thereafter became its pastor. In April 1881
the pastoral relation between himself and the
Red Bluff and Carolina churches was dissolved
and he accepted a call to the Mayesville church
for the whole Of his time, and was installed pas
tor during the same month
In May following he was taken sick and did
not preach again. On Saturday evening the
9TH inst, he fell asleep in Jesus in the Sind
year of his age, and entered upon the saints
everlasting rest. He just
Forgot to breathe, and all was DER
Just dropped to sleep, twas nothing more" "
His remains were brought to his mother
church. Bishopville, to be buried and after ap-
proprate services, conducted by Rev. W. A.
Gregg, and Rev. a. W. Moore, of the Methodist
church here, they were deposited by the side of
his first wife. The remains of Rev. William
w. Wilson, former pastor of this church, rest in
the same graveyard. Precious memories
Our dear brother Cousar went to his new
charge just to show that people how good man
can die lie being dead yet speaketh." 1t
was my privilege TO be with him on Thursday
previous to his death. It was solemn, yet de-
lightful interview. Among many precious say
ings which fell from his lips were the following
During my active ministerial life was trou-
bled very much, at times, with doubts but they
have all vanished since God has laid me on this
bed Of sickness. / am willing to 90, / am willing
to stay. This has been the happiest period Of
all my life." it was all sunshine. What a
blessed outlook beyond the grave 1t does one
good to witness such triumph of faith AL
his conversation was about Zion and her inter
ests.
AS a preacher, he was good rather than 9
great man. Other preachers have been more
gifted with golden speech, but few have beer
more beloved for their goodness and earne8