The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1883-06-28
A Remarkable Life.

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One of the most remarkable men in the State is
Father W. c. Wilmore, of Winchester, Randolph
County. While at Richmond recently learned
much about him from Rev. H. B. Rupe, whose ac-
quaintance with him is intimate. At his request
Brother Rupe recently visited him and preached and
administered the Lords Supper in his house. 1t was
happy occasion. He was for many years preacher
in the Anti-mission Baptist denomination, but is
in full sympathy with all our doctrines He has
within the year adopted the plan of giving
Systematically to each of benevolent causes We
glad lay before readers the principal facts
of his life which furnished us by himself and
written in a very legibe hand.
He is now in his eighty-third year. For fifty years
he has unable to walk except by crutehes; but
during this time he has been successful farmer and
preacher. He has raised and educated a family of
eight children and given them each good farm be-
sides aiding in every good work. As preacher of the
Gospel he has blessed fruits of his labors we
give his own words
II received from my parents religious training.
early age my convictions of sin were very pun
gent had no hope and was without God In the
world. cried, Lord, what shall do to be saved? I
found by the deeds ofthe law flesh could be just
fed looked to Calvary and pleaded the merits of
dying Savior, and like sinking Peter, cried, Lord,
save 1 perish. He came to my.relief, and real
izcd that all my sins were washed away by the blood
of Christ. My heart filed with love. peace, joy
unspeakable. WhenI was buried in baptism my soul
was full of light, and out ofthe water
hurried to the bank, where large concourse of
people, and began to call upon sinners to repent.
With much pleasure look back over sixty years to
that happy day.
about the middle of November, 1881, moved with
my wife and three small children into Randolph
county this State. Our habitation unfinished
rude log cabin in the forest where the howl of the
wolf was yet heard. That winter was sorey afflicted
with disease which terminated in spinal affection
was unfortunately bed, and never afterward walked
without the aid of crutches. Language fails to tell
how serious the situation appeared; but 1 trusted
Christ's promise, First seek ye the kingdom of
Heaven and all things shall be added unto you. 1t
would take volume to describe the many ways and
means we resorted to for support. We managed
to keep together and live all the time hoping that
| would get well. When it became apparent that
could not recover, my faith began to fail. Want
stared in the face feared that would be sold
out as paupers thus my family would be separated,
as there then poor asylum in the county.
was on the road to despair. One night while thus
| overwhelmed with gloom and grief, suddenly SEEM
ed to be standing in deep water with Jesus at my
| right side holding up All doubts and fears were
swept away and again trusted in him who sent the
| ravens feed Elijah. We struggled On by the help
of Him who hears the cry of young eagles, and sue
ceeded in procuring sufficient food and clothing. and
learned Herewith to be content. All the help we
| received through trial would not amount to
fifty dollars. We had good kindneighbors who often
| inquired after welfare and rendered many
favors. When began to gain strength was sent for
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| full of people. They said must preach them SER
mon. 1 replied that could neither sit stand.
They fixed me pallet with pillows, and then earn
estly and with delight pointed them to the Lamb of
God, who taketh away the sins of the world. often
performed the service until at last could sit
| and talk.
| SIN October, 1882 we moved into Winchester, the
| shire town of Randolph county. When was able,
| would write sometimes in reclining position but
oftener on my knees, with my book on STOOL
''In July, 1S47, became seriously ill, but my life
| was spared by the mercy of God. The following
| March was taken between two feather beds to the
farm where now live, and was confined to my bed
for two years. Since then have had many Affections.
my life has not been gloomy Nearly all the time
| I have been cheerful. My dear Redeemer has filled
my path with many flowers, and has made me rejoice
| often in the hope of eternal glory"
Since the above was written Bro. Wilmore has had
two shocks paralysis For long time he could not
| walk, even with his crutches. He is now somewhat
| improved.
Mr.. Wilmore, now 83 years old, and
crippled, and partially paralyzed, write
better hand than three fourths of
the college graduates of the present
day. \
We (the sen. editor Of the Standard
went to school three months to Mr..
Wilmore, 81 years ago, at little log
school house, where James Jones has
since built residence, short distance
east of the lower Fire Brick works,
near Portland. \TSSy ,8G