The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-02-09

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from the high standard of his profess
sion. His life in the village of Albion,
which became his home in 1916 was
that of quiet and faithful Christian
citizen. In those distant years there
was a most deplorable and ignorant
prejudice against Universalism. One
of the heaviest crosses Mr.. Pullman
had to bear was this prejudice which
prevented the spiritual sympathy
which he sought in the devotional
meetings of other churches. But he
bore this cross with meekness, be-
lieving that the time would come
when this prejudice would pass
away before advancing Christian cul-
ture and liberation. The bright
morning of such day is dawning.
The old bigotries and superstitions,
with all their hateful prosecutions,
are shrinking abashed into the dark
ness, whence they came; high advanc-
ing are the doctrines of Gods uni
yersal Fatherhood and Mans Broth
erhood; the Eternal Hope" is today
the Joy of millions of souls, and the
vision of apostolic faith sheds a OIL
vine light on the destiny OF the hui
man race. The whole tone OF the
Christian world is changing, despair
gives way to hope; fear yields to falth,
and love sings the song OF universal
redemption.
Mr.. Pullman soon after he had es-
tablished himself in Albion, was
met by one of the leading citizens
with what was intended as friendly
advice: 81 am as strong believer in
Universalism as yourself, but if you
want to succeed here, join one OF the
popular churches and say nothing
about your doctrines" The answer
came quick and strong: Il can sue
coed nowhere except as an honest
man; I have the courage of my con-
victions."
And now, here in the very place
where he struggled so long and SO
faithfully, and where he was made to
feel most keenly the loneliness OF un-
popularity, the beautiful church is
reared by his son to his memory. All
the circumstances, providentially con
spring, have made this possible.
His son, GEORGE M. PULLMAN,
touched and swayed by the sacred in
fiuence of his fathers life, and with
an appreciative sense of what his
father prayed for, and withal to hon
or his memory, built this church,
and completed in every particular OF
design, deeds it to the Universalist
Society organized to receive it.
Another name unites and blends
with the name of his father; it is the
name of his mother. These two,
whose married life was one unbroken
harmony, are united in the honors of
this Memorial. These names inter
Irvine, as their hearts we're woven to-
gether at the marriage altar. One
and inseparable in life, they are one
in this noble structure even as faith
reveals their oneness in Heaven.
The elder Pullman was identified
in quiet way with many of the re-
forms of his time. He took deep
interest in political affairs, but, more
especially in bis later years, exalted
patriotism above party allegiance.
He was an honored member of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
and of Renovation Lodge of Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons.
He was taken i'll in December,
1852, and died quietly and peacefully
November 1st, 1858. The citizens in
great numbers attended his funeral
from the Presbyterian church, which
was kindly offered for the occasion.
Rev. VIM. B. Cook made the address,
which he introduced with popular
quotation, the appropriateness of
which was felt by all: "An honest
man is the noblest work of God"
The Masons of his lodge attended
the funeral in body and took charge
of the burial.
Mrs. Emily G. Pullman, after sew
eral years of ill health, died May 2lst,
1892. The sacred dust of these two
rests in Mt. Albion, but that which
death cannot destroy, clothed in the
forms of the new life, lives and loves
in Heaven forever. To God be the
praise and the honor and the glory,
world without end, Amen and Amen.