The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-05-18

made by Rev, Mr.. Porter, DIR. Bingham,
| alluded to the excellence of the character
of the deceased, his labor and success in
winning souls to Christ, his deep piety,
unquestioning faith and the blessed as
surance of the glorious resurrection that
awaits the Christian who possesses So
strong faith and works SO perserveringly
and unseltshly for the good of others as
MIR. Johns. They all paid high tribute to
his personal worth, his industry and re-
markable success under seemingly insur-
mountable difficulties
Mr.. Squier said that there now re-
mains only two or three members of the
Presbytery of New Castle who were
memb ers when Mr.. Johns was admitted,
himself one of them. His deceased CO.
laborer was an earnest worker for the
advancement of others in spiritual things.
We never can tell what a mans life is
worth until it is gathered up for all eter-
nifty, whether it has been a blessing to
himself and his fellow man. The man
who leaves God out of his life has not
full knowledge of this universe; the ter
rible condition of those who do not follow
God, who have not lived right. is painful
to contemplate. In the case of the life
just closed Rock and Zion have been
blessed; his life has been rich in blessing
to them and to many others. The results
of this are still evident, the blessing re-
mains. He is now tasting of the richness
Of those blessing himself, has gone to
enter with Christ in the Kingdom of
God. The power of an endless life is too
great for us to contemplate, but the
earthly life of our dead friend was a
grand success, it was fragrant for his
family, for the community, for all.
Rev. Jas. Hume (of Fair HilD began
his address by stating that be was a pu.
pill of Mr.. Johns He had been won to
him when boy by peculiar fascination
and his form and features always i'm
pressed him as an ideal man of God. This
first impression has always continued,
and with others also he left lasting i'm
preston, as man, as minister. His |
words were impressive, seeming to pre-
coed from a source greater than man. |
He felt that God had put a message in
his heart. He was indomitable in his |
he never moved around the |
hill Of opposition, but went right through
with power born of God. He never
trampled down broken reed, but was
behind him. His intrepid manner made
him success as an advocate of temper
ance, as teacher He worked vigorous
ly and diligently and was power in the
He was an ardent lover and
student of nature and in his daily walks
his mind was constantly active. The love
OF flowers, of birds and insect life was an
inspiration to him; by observation and
study he became thoroughly familiar with
their habits and characteristics. He was
loved by all-not his own denomination
Oulyy DuG OGueTS lOVeQ Qlm. 90 DIS ln1lu-
ence will last, his memory abide in the
hearts of all. The influence of this man
on my life has been good always, and his |
teaching will never be forgotten. He was
a true father to his people and to his
own. We have met to blend our tears |
as we lay a loved friend and neighbor |
away until the resurrection morn.
Rev. Mr.. Porter again spoke with deep |
feeling of the virtues OF the deceased
she has fallen asleep to awaken in the |
perfect lite; good bye. beloved brother,
in the morning we will meet with the |
Lord" Mr.. Porter led in prayer.
John Marshall, a wel-known Friend of |
the neighborhood, spoke few words on
the Importance of faith in Christ, paying
a tribute to the worth of the deceased.
and expressing the hope that the nation
would ultimately become an earnest
christian people.
Whilst the choir sang closing hymn
the people passed by the coffin and gazed
for the last time upon the face of the be-
loved dead, many being affected to tears
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