The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-05-27
lN NlENlORlANl.
JOHN ASBURY ZEIGLER.

The Supreme Arbiter of the universe,
WHO doeth all things well, and before whose
DEGREES we should always bow with humble
christian submission, having seen fit. in
| His inScrutable wisdom, to remove from
earthly scenes our beloved brother and
deacon, John Asbury Zeigler, and thansfer
him to the courts Of eternity, it is proper
that we, as church, should give some ex-
preston Of our appreciation Of his virtues,
and place on record brief sketch, at least
of his life and character.
Brother Zeigler was born in Orangeburg
County on the 14th of November, 1888, and
died at his home in our town on the 3rd Of
May, 1886, in the 53rd year of his age.
During his early manhood, the war be-
tween the States commenced, and in obedi-
ence to convictions Of duty and the call of
patriotism, he took up arms in defence of
home, and discharged his duty faithfully
and eonscientiously as a Confederate SOL
dicr to the end of that lamcntablc strug-
gle.
During the war, he was born again to
newness of life in Christ Jesus, our Lord,
and was baptized by Rev. u. W. WhiIden.
Ir 1870, he was elected Superintendent of
our Sunday School, an Office which he held
up to the day of his death. In 1884, in con-
sequence of failing health, he desired to
resign this Office, but so greatly was he be-
loved by teachers, officers and childred that
his wishes were oyerrulcd, and he was
continued in the position, and the active
duties of the Office were transferred to an
assistant In October, 1870 he was Orddin-
cd deacon. 1t will thus DC seen that lie
was twenty-five years Il member OF the
Baptist Church, and over fifteen years dea-
con and Sunday School Superintendent.
In commenting upon the character of the
subject of this sketch, it is not our intention
| to indulge in fulsOme eulOgy. 1t is our de-
sire only to record facts Which all our hearts
can fully attest. TO say that brother Zeig-
Ter was a good and honest man, is but to
echo the sentiment OF the entire community
in which he lived. And what more could
we say? Only thiS-and that the highest
eulogy that m0rtals can receivc-the testl-
mony of the church, that he was christian.
AS citizen, he was conscientious, houeSt
and true; as soldier, he was faithful and
brave, but, as christian. he tinged all the
other relations of life with halo of celes?
tial beauty, holding up his Lord and Mas
ter Jrsus Christ, so that all who look might
receive salvation.
Although our brother has been removed
FROM us, he has left us legacy in his
|
ney TO all unending one that lies before us,
and, in the weary pilgrimage,
"Our dim eyes ask beacon, and our weary
feet guide,
And our souls Of all life's mysteries, seek
the meaning and the key;
Lola cross CLEANS DER our pathway-on
it hangs the Crucitied-
| And lie answers all Onr yearnlngS by the
whisper, "Folllow Me"
Our brother heard, obeycd and followed
this gentle whisper. Like him, may We,
too, obey the sweet wooings of the Cruel
| fled one, and find peace beyond the river.
Done by order of tin Orangeburg Bap-
tist Church, May 23rl, 1886.
J. W. LOwMAN,
3. WILLIAMSON,
STILES r. MELLICHAMP.
Committee.