The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-03

OCTOB]
IN MEMoR1AM.
A Tribute to the Life and Work of Rev.
j. 5. Cozby, d. d.
| Aveleigh Presbyterian Church, by
its Session and Congregation, pays this
tribute to the memory Of its Pastor,
lately deceased:
Rev. Jas Smith Cozby, son of Rev.
Jas. C. oZhy and Hannah Cozby, (nee
Randolpm was born in st. Mary's,
Camden County, Ca, lst September,
1887. Having been prepared in the
primary school be entered Oglethorpe
College, in that State, and was grad
uated from that institution in the class
of 1855. Subsequently, he taught school
for some time in Liberty County, Ga.
Completing a full course of studies in
the Theological Seminary at Columbia,
S. c.. (graduatingin 1862, be had minis
terial charge of Bryan-Neck Church
bryan County, Ga, for some eighteen
months, when he joined the Confed-
crate Army, and served as Chaplain in
- Regiment, Georgia Volunteers.
After the surrender of the Southern
troops he again taught school, teaching
in Savannah. Ga. about two years. In
February, 1868, he was called to the
Church at Cuthhert, Ga, and remained
in charge Of that congregation until
June, 1873.
In June, 1873, be took pastoral
charge Of Mt. Zion Church, (Sum-
ter County, S. Co. and for thirteen
years faithfully and efficiently served
that people, to whom be was greatly en-
deared. During his pastorate at Mt.
Zion, for about three years, he supplied
the chu; ch at Mayesville, preaching at
Mt. Zion in the morning and riding six
miles to Mayesville to hold afternoon
services.
He was installed Pastor of Aveleigh
Church 18th November, 1886, Rev. D.
S. Frierson, D. D., presiding, Rev. w.
II. Matthews delivering the charge to
the pastor and Rev. A. NJ. Hassell
charging the people.
The degree of Doctor of Divinity was
conferred upon him by the Newberry
| Lutheran) College at June Commence
lnent, 1889. The Newberry Herald and
News, in a notice of this, adds: "Mr.
Cozby was on the platform and had no
intimation of the action of the Board;
but Just as Doctor Holland, President
Of the College, finished this announce.
ment, DR.. Cozby rose and 10 graceful
manner made acknowledgment of the
honor in Latin"
While on a visit, on account of de-
clining health, at ClIrksville, Ca, be
died 10th September, 1894, greatly Ia
mented and beloved by ali who knew
him, and especially by all in this COM
munity where he was so much admired
and so highly appreciated.
He was married 26th July, 1864, to
Miss Mary Law of Savannah, Ga, who
with two daughters and two sons sur
vive him.
DR.. Cozby was remarkable man.
Broad.minded, patriotic aud public
spirited, be was always interested in
what concerned the public and exerted
a felt influence on the community in
which be resided. Seeking diligently
after truth, he was never satisfied until
he found it. Exceedingly conscien-
tious, he never interfered with the con-
science of others. Modest-even diff
dent-he was firm in bis convictions,
yet was always liberal to those who en-
teTtained different views.
He was an able preacher. His re-
markable gifts and superior acquire
menls, combined with an earnest piety,
emineptly fitted him for the pulpit. He
was not a pulpit orator-his manner
| being more that of a lecturer or teacher.
His se-mons-sometimes persuasive.
always instructive-were always clear,
fresh, logical; and were MODELS of In
glish composition. He wrote much
for the religious press; his style was
ever forceful and graceful His death
will cause deep sorrow throughout the
Presbyterian Church.
Let Gods will be done! His purposes
are always wise and good and right
and true. When He removes one who
has been so useful and 50 greatly be-
loved, it is to reward His faithful fol-
lower. Though saddened-even dis
mayed-al our loss, we should not
desire to withhold a beloved friend from
the everlasting joys that await hirh.
We love to have the good and true
with US. but Gods love is greater than
ours and to be with Him in His glory
! is far better.
| .Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
| When God recalls his own?
| And bids them leave world OF woe
| For an immortal crown"
Resolred, That in the death of Rev.
J. s. Cozby, D. D., the congregation Of
Aveleigh Church has lost a compan-
ionable brother, wise counsellor and
friend, a beloved pastor, a sound and
winning preacher of Gods word, and
the daily and comforting intercourse
! with 80 true a servant Of the Most
High.
That the heartfelt sympathy and
tender coincidence of this congregation
is rendered to the afflicted widow, the
saddeued children and the sorrowing
sister of our deceased pastor, in this
great bereavement: commencing them
in our prayers to merciful God for
His guidance and comfort.
That this tribute be transcribed IN
the records Of the Church and that a
page of the minute book be dedicated
10 The memory ofour deceased Pastor,
That copy of this tribute be sent to
the family of the deceased.
That The Southern Presbyterian and
the papers OF the town be requested to
publish these proceedings.
Adopted in congregational meeting,
September 80, 1894:
w. CUTTING SMITH,
Moderator.
S. P. BoozER, Clerk.