The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-30

Of his sons in the gospel, scattered all over
the country, will be bereaved by the sad
news from across the sea. DIR. Boyce was
truly great. He had great mind and a
great heart. He knew neither narrowness
OF thought nor littleness OF heart He
was thoroughly educated in both the Ian
guages and sciences. But his specially
was systematic theology and church gov
eminent He was intensely Calvinistic in
his theology and his "Abstract OF Theol-
ogy" is hardly second to either DR.. Hodge
or Turntine in its Calvinism. Even those
who came under his teaching with strong
prejudice against Calvinsm, left him with
the highest admiration OF its teaching.
He firmly believed in the inspiration
and infallibility Of the Scriptures, and
made ITS teachings the criteria OF all truth.
His reverence and respect for the authori-
ity OF Gods word was beautiful, and more
than anything eee helped him in forming
the beautiful piety that adorned his heart
aud life. AS a teacher he inspired his
pupils TO cultivate the heart as well rs the
head. DIR. Broadus for thought and Dr.
Boyce for heart, was the common saying
His brilliant piety inspired his students TO
court his spirit OF reverence and fear, and
uuOftllOD vi JtHONNlls w tll uO IIlhthA-
Der the powerful prayers he used to offer
just before each lecture. Students, not
members OF his class, would come in 10
near him pray and TO battle their hearts in
his feryent outpourings OF reyerent devo-
tons.
lie never sought honors, but usefulness.
But who in this country can be useful
without being honored2 Several times
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Baptist convention. He was skilled par
Humanitarian and presided with dignity
and grace.
He was fond OF the best books, and had
one OF the finest private libraries IN the
South. He was posted on nearly every
subject OF public interest. which caused
him TO be sought by all who valued &c
curate information. His ideas were vel
weighed and confirmed before he gave
them ulterance, MS all who ventured tC
overthrow them found out 10 their sorrow
But he was not polemical. On the con.
trary his spirit was as gentle and tender AZ
a woman's. Yet he never allowed God'i
truth TO be compromised without courte
Gus protest on his part.
lie was descended from one OF the bes
families In South Carolina. lie was an ex'
cellent Christian gentleman in the fulles
meaning OF these terms. His compan,
was sought and admired by all who haC
the capacity to appreciate the highest ex
cellence. lie was aristocraiic, and inca
pablo OF anything bordering on the com
mon or vulgar, yet he -gas an humble
child OF God. He was great among II
because he chose, in the name OF tn
Master, 10 be our minister. In these day
when 80 many counterieits OF true excel
lence are brought before the public II !
pleasant 10 mention an embodiment OF tn
genuine thing itself Here is life worth,
Of imitation by all young people who seel
true excellence. Follow him even as b.
followed Christ. One can but hope tina
DIR. Broadus his lifelong friend and co
laborei, will soon write "A biography q
him, and that II will be placed in III
hands Of everyone who is seeking aite
true manhood. A. j. Dickinson.