The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-11-21
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| golden milestone, and his own family
grew up around him, the came strong
affection bound them all together. He
was devoted to his home, to his children
| and children's children. They we're all
| the world to him. One cannot think of
this tenderness. this beautiful side of
his nature. without recalling the old
Scripture: "He that loveth is born of
| God and knoweth God"
Mr.. Edwards was regular attendant
at church. Only illness and feebleness
kept him away during his latter years.
He was interested in the church and it's
work. For many years he was trustee
of the UNCONVENTIONAL college at Gales
burg, Ill., where he resided before CON-
ing to Minneapolis. He carried the
same uncompromising judgment into
religion that he did into business. He
only accepted on what seemed to him
satisfactory evidence. He would not
make his judgment blind" He would
play no tricks with his intelligence. He
would not say. 81 believe" when he
could only say. II hope" He drew
sharp and clear the distinction between
these two attitudes of mind. He
thought much and had few strong
convictions which guided him always.
He was free from superstition and fear;
and he believed that an upright life
here was the best preparation for what
ever the future might hold.
Mr.. Edwards possessed an indomit-
able will that supported him through all
his early struggles with poverty and
hardship, and brought him off success
full and triumphant over circumstances;
that supported him under the increas-
ing weight of years and the ravages Of
disease. To many he seemed but the
stern and thorough going business man;
but there was vein of poetry in his
soul which only those knew who we're
best acquainted with him, who caught
some glimpses of the inner sanctuary of
his life. His love of nature and his in
sight into nature play upon the more
rugged features OF his character like sun
light upon rocks. He speaks of his birth
place. upon the wild and uncultivated
banks of the Ohio river, where Poetry.
with all her fancy sketches, seemed to
sit embrasured;" of the majestic hills
rising all around, as the mighty breast
works of nature thrown up to protect
the sweet and pleasant valley which
they surround"
Mature was always to me-" he says,
"a field of varied pleasures, where l
could roam with delight, contemplating
her vast and incomprehensible self, or
amazing myself by plucking the tender
flowers and weaving them into gar
lands"
And now that he is gone, you have
left the memory of his courage, his kind
ness. and his devotion. The picture will
grow brighter with the passing years.
He leaves an honorable name. His sue
cess was won by legitimate means; by
industry and economy,-vir which
the world most sadly needs today.
Every one that doeth righteousness is
born of God"
You have also the hope that he has
gone fore,-where one was watching
for him who. but few years ago. faded
out of your household; where they are
now together, awaiting the coming of
those they loved and love still; where
the old home circle whose breaking up
has begun here, will be forever re-
united.
Letter from Dr. futile.
My Dear Mrs. Edaoards: DIR. Shutter
brought me, yesterday afternoon, my
first knowledge of Mr.. Edwards death. l
knew that he had for a long time been
gradually declining and was therefore in
measure prepared to hear of his depart.
ure, but the news gave, notwithstanding
a painful shock. / wish l could come
and see you and the family. but as am
hardly strong enough for that, will
write you. with my own hand, though
it is slow and difficult work.
1t is difficult, after all, for me to realize
that Mr.. Edwards has at last gone, that
| shall not meet him again in this
world. How many pleasant hours l
have spent at your house. and in con-
versation with him. Is il all over now?
Shall no more grasp his hand? No
more be welcomed by him? thought
a great deal of Mr.. Edwards. loved to
visit him, to argue with him. He liked
argument on almost any subject. He
was quite thinker. He seemed to be
real warm friend of mine. How we'll |
remember the first time you came to
Minneapolis and your talk of settling
here; how anxious l was to have you in
my church. He was always in his pew
at church, at conference meeting, in the
Bible class and social circle. l always
expected him on these occasions and was
seriously disappointed il he did not for
some good reason appear. loved to see
him in the congregation on Sunday; his
white head added more interest than he
himself realized to the service. His at
tendance at church was far more regular
than many who professed a great deal
more faith