Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-03

Missions, and using for the cause OF
Christ consecrated talents which were
adequate TO win shining success In polit-
zeal or business life. He studied Vir-
Qinia in all her length and breadth, with
sincerely loving heart, from the west
ern mountains 10 the seaboard. He
knew and sympathized with the condi-
ton OF the population of her hills and
valleys, her fertile plans, her destitute
rocky regions. He sought out, not her
mineral wealth or her agricultural re-
sources 90 as TO line his own pockets,
but her spiritual restitution, that he
might save souls.
But his zeal for this cause, which he
made his specially and his life work, did
not render him oblivious Of the claims OF
other forms Of benevolent exertlon. he
was leader in all good enterprises. I;
and by his prudence, his energy, ms
broiherly kindness and tact, his iidehty
to whatever he undertook, he readily ac-
auired front rank among Christian
workers of every sort.
GENIUS FOR GOODNESS
Rev. J. J. Lafferty, d. d., editor
Of the Richmond Christian Adrocdte !:
self-made men are seldom pleasant
people. The oak forcing itself through
rocks grows nodoscities. Mr.. Ellyson
was surprisingly amiable for person
who made his way upward, IN purse ana
power, by native force. There must
have been an original superiority OF
soul and flow Of the milk OF human
kindness.
His conduct Of successful and en-.
crossing affairs, combined with equal
energy and attention to denommatlonal
concerns eyinces "genlus for godl-
ness" and rare Gift of mind. Men, who
single handed, snatch prizes from the hst
of fortune are not found frequently bear
ing forward the enterprises OF the
Church by personal presence, .persua-
siye speech. and mature plans In these
emplovments stand out evidence OF
genuine discipleship and pure devotion
amid the "diligence in business.
With his might, he did what his hand
was set TO do. The building mp WIN
ming journal in a city where half million
in money have been sunk since the war
in similar efforts entities him to the
praise OF keen, bold, and guarded tactics
and leadership. 1t was difficult task.
II demanded unwavering courage. clear
vision, and singular aptness His be-
havior on the edge Of riot, in the front
of military despotism, and under the
decree of Incarceration, will rank HIM
among the heroes of orderly liberty.
"ae was serene amid alarms"
WISE, JUDIuoUs, ENERGETIC
Rev. DIR. j. William Jones He was
wise in counsel. As missionary OF the
State Board. as a member of the Foreign
Mission Board, rs n trustee Of Richmond
College, as a young man seeking the adj
vice of an elder brother, ! had frequent
occasion t. consult him, and always
found him kind, iudicious, wise, candid
in his advice. ! could not always agree
with him-he was q more conservative
man than | have usually been-but even
when was constrained to differ with
him I was either convinced by his argu-
ments or went away fully persuaded OF
his wisdom. He had more "conscc Grated
common sense than almost any one |
ever knew, and the Baptlsts of Virginia
and the South can never know how much
they owe to the wise counsel Of Henry
X. Ellyson.
lie WAS able and judicious in planning
and systematic and Jealous in working.
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Always filing his place at church. in
the Sunday school, in the prayer-meet-
ing, at the board meeting, in all appro-
pirate work for the Master-a student of
Gods Word, man Of prayer, a man Of
Christian activity, a devoted father, q
good citizen, a genial, heightened Chris
tan gentleman. without fear and with
out reproach he lived noble life,
has died a glorious death, and wears
bright "crown of rejoicing"
THE YOUNG PREACHERS FRIEND.
Rev. DIR. II. NJ. Wharton He was the
young preachers friend and with warm
grasp, a pleasant smile, and cheering
words he has been q help to me in early
life. when no one knew but Jesus what O
blessing it was Others will analyze his
great character, and tell how he COM
bined business with religion, how his Life
was splendid argument for Christianity,
how his labors were arduous and yet
! freely given TO our cause but to me, his
turning to encourage the weak ones and
lend helping hand to the weary, while
he enthusiastically cheered the feeble
efforts of the weakest workers, showed
forth the faith of Christ in way that
must have rejoiced the heart of his LORD
! as il blessed the lives of his comrades.
INTEGRITY, PIETY, AND ABILITY.
DIR. Il. S. Dunawsy: Brother Ellysor
was man of answering integrity, fer
vent piety, and marked ability, who's
splendid talents were wisely and dill
gently useu for the good of men and The
glory of Christ. He was a wise man
making the right use OF his large stool
of information. His judgment wa
clear. sound, aud discriminating. II
spirit. he was conservative, charitable
and genial. As writer and speaker
he was clear, concise, and convincing
Some OF the most chaste and stlrrlnI
addresses l have ever listened TO hay
fallen from his lips, which seemed touch
ed with a live coal from off the altar o
God, and his soul on fire with his grea
theme, while he, with true eloQuence
pleaded the cause Of State Missions.
DIR. BURBows's TRIBUTE.
Rev. ]. l.. Burrows, ID. D.: | first bt
came acquainted with him in 1854, 500
came to esteem him highly for his eal
nest and unselfsh works sake and {
love him for his gentle and Chrlst-lik
spirit. No man will be more misse
from among the Virginia Baptists. n
J man could have more effectively serve
| the cause of Christ than ne by his Wis
| and untiring work for the State Boarc
| doubt not that he "tipds it better
depart and be with Christ andis "satil
, fed awaking in his likeness
DIR. BITTNG's TRIBUTE.
: Rev. G. G. Biting, ID. d., Of Phil,
> delphia Since 1856 | have known BrC
= thei Ellyson, aud for several years WI
4 his pastor, always finding him SINGER,
- frank. iudicious, and generous frienC