Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-01-28
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Obituary.


REV. R. d. osGooD, PASTOR OF THE coNaRR-
GATIoNAL CHURCH. TURNER, MAINE.
The subject of this brief sketch was q son Of
Daniel and Roxsns Osgood- true Puritan
stock-and was born In BluehilI, Feb. l, 1885.
His early education was restricted to the com-
mon school and the academy. Soon after
arriving Of age no learned the trade of
the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion he
enlisted In the 4th Reg, n. n. Vols, spending
four years In bis country's service.
1t was while In the army that he experienced
religion and his convictions were deep and his
conversion thorough Soon after bis return
home he felt that he was called to the minis
try and he accordingly entered the seminary ut
Bangor where he pursued four years course,
graduating In 1869. His first field of labor af-
ter leaving the seminary was In Topsfeld.
While there he was married, June "A. 1870, to
Miss Mary NJ. kincaid, Of Cape Elizabeth,
who was veritsbe helpmeet for him-a de-
voted christian and ever In full sympathy with
her husbands work.
After two and one-half years In Topsfeld he
one and two-thirds years; thence to Lining
ton five years. Lyndon, VT, four years, Roch-
ester, VT. three years, Fort Fairfield, two
years, Turner, two and one hall years
Brother osgoods frequent change of pastor
ATE Is liable to create wrong impression In the
mlads OF the uninitisted. The changes were
from choice rather than necessity. His zeal
tod .
success,and what would have been satisfactory
to others was not so to him he must see large
results; hence his frequent removals. though
invariably against the wishes OF his people
His going to Lyndon was strongly opposed by
Kew. Dr. Thurston, secretary NJ. NJ. Society,
who was anxious for him to remain In Maine ;
but Brother Osgood thought differently For
year or more he had a strong desire-a, one
time wel-nlgh amounting TO purpose-to 20
west AZ an evangelist, but in this DR.. Thurston
persuaded him otherwise. And In those
various fields Of labor what WAS achieved
Measured As God measures results, bow much
did Brother Osgood do,
II should be said here that his success In the
great work OF life was In no small degree at
tributabe to his happy temperament His
sweet cordiality and tender sympathy. while
rendering him easy OF access by other. and
easy also In his approach to others, gave him
an unwonted hold upon his people Added to
this his character W as trans spsrent-the farthest
possible remove from display and ostentation.
All who knew him felt him to be ju.t hat he
seemed. And these elements, coupled with a
deep spirituality, made him power for good
In his parish. As the result, between 10 and
$50 were turned to righteousness" under his
ministry
Asa sermonlzer Brother Osgood was scrip
tural and convincing; AS speaker, com
handing and impressive, and as pastor,
faithful and winning. Considering the period
OF his labors, few have done more work or
better.
His home was model OF mutual affection
confidence and contentment He leaves wife
and hve children, besides an adopted daughter,
four OF whom are members OF the church
About year ago Brother Osgood said to
friend; Il want to do the work that God
would have me do and then 20 home" AT
Six and one half o'clock in the evening before
last New Years his wish was realized and
Calm on the bosom Of his God"
he entered into rest and received his starry
crown. E,R. OsGoop.
Rlu"hill, Jan. IS, 1902