The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-11-11
worthy Of commentator from every pulpit and

worthy of commendation from every pulpit and I
the encouragement of all good citizens.
8. Dr. Alcorn was Christian. and by that
do not mean simply q man whose name is on
Church roll and who attends religious meet
ings. but man who loved and honored the
word and spirit of Jesus Christ and earnestly
sought to be guided in his life and conduct by
the same. have rarely known man who
came so near obeying literally Christ's COM I
mand, "Seek first the kingdom of God" He |
was very busy and hard working physician.
have seen five or six patients waiting their turn
at his office many time. Yet he could always
| find time to attend to the duties of a member
and officer of the Church. His patrons knew as
well where to find him during the hours of the
church services Sunday morning and evening.
and during the time of the Thursday evening
meeting. as they knew where his office was. If
, they looked in his pew in church during those
hours they were as certain to find him as they
were to find him at his office at other times. He
found pleasure in Christian work. When ap-
pointed a delegate to an ordination council at
: stubenville. year or TWO ago. he took the time
: from his busy practice to go. never shall for
get the pleasure had from his company on
that occasion, When strangers came into the
= church he was among the first to give them a
, cordial greeting and say word to make them
feel welcome. Many time when trying to
reach some ftranger or new conner in the crowd
+ ed aisle to speak to them before they left the
e church, before could reach them. DIR. Alcorn
II would have them by the hand. and be saying
such words of cordial welcome as would be
!, likely to bring them to church again, Wher
we were holding special meetings and laborlnl
IS for conversions he was always on the watch fol
d opportunities to help the work along. During
IS our special meetings last winter. often saw
hi aftor he OoaatinU closed sitting will
III some boy or poor man. or woman. looking kind
; ly into his face. talking in low and gentle tone
and thus trying to lead them into the joy OF tn
u Christian faith that filed his own soul.
He was a very faithful officer of the Church
deacon for many years. and since Judge Go
IL nant's death, the Senior Deacon and moderator
re he never thought of Sinking or sighting an
ba duty, I have known him to be appointed by th
!, Prudential Committee to perform some yer
., trying and disagreeable tasks in connectio
ed with church discipline. and he never. since
ell have known bim failed to do the work promp
re ly and in kind and Christian spirit. His 10,
in atty to the Church was not matter of person.
al attachment 10 the pastor. 1t was steady fde
= ity TO duty-manifested with the same stea
= mess and fidelity during years when he was n
us attached to the pastor by strong personal tic
ry- Not only were his talents and time cOnsecratt
ess to the service of Christ. his loved Savior al
he Master, his property was also consecrated.
hat was liberal giver. Ihave known but few mt
-. who were less afraid of a subscription paper
a contribution box than DR.. Alcorn.
"Who serves his country best?
in Not he who, for brief and stormy space
I'll Leads forth her armies to the fierce ARRAY
Short is the time OF turmoil ana unrest,
ion Long years of peace succeed it and rep1ac
30 There is a better way"
s.Who serves his country best?
en' Not he who guides ner senates in debate.
me And makes the laws which are her pr
esi- Not he who wears tho poets purple vest
arv And sings her songs Of love and grief q
Ter, There is better way.
He serves his country best
the Who lives pure life. and doeth righteous de
And walks straight paths. however oth'
la And leaves his sons as uttermost bequest
A stainless record which all men may res
e 1t There is no better way"
aifi- AS he had lived, SO he died. Among the !
red words he spoke. when he knew he was dyi
; were these two utteranees: .. He is able to S,
-, to the utt ermost.' "Christ our Savior and
o' deemer. amen"
'eht In my hand no price I BRING
hey Simply to Thy cross cling,''
aar He repeated the last line and then fell asle
ling on, le "o .Iae,s ouS oar1.es Oa IN
PM love it won for him. stimulate us to like ia
and practice. A break has been made in
the ranks of Gods host Brethren, close up
OF ranks. Fellow citizens. who of you will s.
hes into his place. and carry on his benifcent wo
and Perhaps no one will feel prepared to say.
r o ready to undertake even SO noble task. -
ood loS - 81. unoe. S.o $500 sssa =
selves to God, to duty and humanity, and es
anu in our places do our part to continue the VIZ
and he loved. and thus may his sacred and bles
ink memory. which God forEid that we ever ce
to cherish. be productive of greater and wi
Mr.. good than was ever produced by any one day
his life among us.