The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1888-01-18
Henry P TAYLOR


Entered into life in the 7lst year of his 90
journ upon earth, Henry Porter6sId TAYLOR
the only child of Colo mel Edmund Tavlor and
Frances Ann Richardson. Born October Sd
1917 IA Richmond, Va. He was residing at the
outbreak Of the civil war at Chaos near Rich
mond. on line swept and SCARED by the con-
tending armies Shortly after the war he re-
moved TO Richmond, where he died On the
25th Of April, 1912 he married Miss CorneIia
Stclfs daughter Of Gervas and Patsey Storrs of
Hunslet Hall. She survives to lament a loss
only to be repaired, when those that sleep in
Jesus, God brings with him Eight children
rise to call him blessed for his rare Christian ex
ample, and his paternal care and wisdom
Another, daughter sleeps till the resurrection
OF the Just, on the banFs of the Rio Grande
where she devoted her early life to such mis-
sionary work az Christ loves and breathed her
last IN martyrdom to souls for whom Christ
died. In his ninth year Mr. TAYLOR entered
INTO full communion with the Presbyterian
church. and remained Presbyterian his whole
lie lcng. But be ever rejoiced to hear Christ
preached and gee hrs cause prosper wLeresoevsr
and howsoever 1t might be aud was ever ready
to pray Tor grace to be With all those who love
the Lord Jesus IN sincerity Hs moral courage
was OF the highest order his devotion to what
40 cousldered duty was most unfiInching. and
his every thought seemed TO run in a religious
channel. No Incidence, shame or fear pre-
vented him from speaking a word in season and
out of season y there be thought he could glorifv
God and do good to the souls of men so that no
one could mistake where he stood as regards the
eternal cause Of truth and righteousness. Even
when boy Of ten or twelve no eers or SCOTS from
ms youthful companions ever prevented him
from seeking daily communion with his Heav
emily Father He was emInenty and emphati-
cally COnfessor" 30 that to human eve there
can be no doubt whom the glorious judge Will
lcul q fe or. l.
SCRIPTURES wa9 most striking and constant 70
that IT could be- easily seem, that TO him man did
not live by bread alone but by every word OF
God lie gagged human being not by his
worldly pelf, or pomp, or power bot az he stood
morally, In the eyes Of Supreme WISDOM. HIS
affection fOr wife and children was ~ strong "a
death, bis pride m them most conspi uous and
touching. To the training Of his children he
brought uncommon wisdom, they seemed from
the very cradle to breathe a religious atmos.
pbere, and 70 have high and holy aims at every
turn set before them. He was essentially an
unwOrldly man yet not without intellectual
culture lie MAS educated az Hampden Sidney.
aud Wellington College Va and Princeton N
where be studied for the ministry. but after
two sessions bad 10 give mp this treasured hope.
on account OF feeble health. lie TAUGHT a High
tngli-h and Classical School in Richmond Tor
twelve years with muCh success, end took GREAT
ple1-ure no he training of those young minds
both Tor time and eternity. Mr. TAYLOR pos-
'e'sed large share of practical wisdom. which
Z 1o5e 1no knew him best valued most highly.
is reiig pus c.6.a.ter was most bold and de.
chff, aud ve, there wJs no ploominess or
austeritv shout hin but rsiheru, failing BRIGHT
nes and cbeef1lue7s Thus while be loved life
was ever ready TO go. or stay, AS God pleased.
dls active mind vac confined In q feeble frame
vet by constant care he c<me to- three score and
zen. Inc lowers that bloom over h's ashes will
not be unmois'ened bv the tears of fiction and
the ayr nat wait over The gYasa of biz tomb ira
Hollywood vii not be witt out words of love
end admiration from those who knew him best
aud loved tIm best. W.