The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-11-10
Your humble servant,
CHAs. II. MARTIN.
CHARLIE M'RAE.

On the and of July, 1897, Charlie NC
Rae, after an illness of short duration,
passed from garth to his reward in heaven.
His high character and prominence a4one
of the most influential citizens and for
merly merchants of this county deserve
more than passing notice, and it is we'll
that this memoir has been put off until
rev it can be written in the full appreci-
alton of the loss of this good man to the
church and county. The loss of our
brother is greatly felt His death has
left vacuum in the church that is not to
be easily filled. The understanding which
he took as an official member and as a
Christian worker is worthy of emulation,
and is needed for the encouragement of
his many friends,
Though dead he yet speaketh." And
his friends who are yet Sailing on 1ife's
solemn main" can we'll learn a useful and
wholesome lesson from his Christian life.
He was the third Oldest child of Far
quer McRae, and was born in Marlboro
county, South Carolina, December 10th,
1884. His father, prosperous, though
not an aHluent, farmer, lived about three
miles south of Clio, Marlborough county,
upon whose farm he was reared. The ia.
ther of Charlie, though he had large
family to support, gave his son such ad-
vantages OF an education as the neighbor-
hood furnished, which secured to him
nothing beyond an ordinary English ed
ucatlon. He afterwards, however, ac-
CURED more extensive attachments.
Brought up by parents whose lives were
consecrated to Christ, when fifteen years
OF age he became convinced of the neces-
sity OF religion and sought and found the
pearl OF great price. He first connected
himself with the Methodist church at
Clio, but Oh moving to North Carolina in
1868 he Joined the Presbyterian churcl,
and ever after proved himself worthy
member.
Soon after he returned from the war he
married Miss Annie Afford, of Robson
county, with whom he lived happily till
the day of his death. No children were
given them, but their kind and generous
$1,000 ~ AAe@ " 1SopOlIISd " luG ma
ny young person as though they were
ms parents. Early after marriage our
brother took upon himself the duties in
cldent to life of Christian manhood, and
was always found at his post discharging
devoutly and firmly the demands Of
church and society. He connected him
self with the Ashpole PRESBYTERIAN church
"a church long famous before his dav
tor its sacred memories. A church to the
Presbyterians of Robson county what
the meadow of Gruti was to the peas
antry OF Switzerland and Mecca to the
followers Of the Prophet.
AS man he was loyal and conscien-
tlous. Hespared no effort to discharge
faithfully all the duties incumbent upon
him, both of church and society. Seek
ing not the love of applause or the hope
OF gain IN his contributions to benevolent
objects Or church needs, he gave largely
tor his means with only one incentive in
view, and that was that his Lord and Mas
ter might bless and use the gift Many
poor people in his community we're bene-
hclaries of his liberality. Since his death
several of these poor people have been
heard to say: 81 don t know what shall
do. Mr. McRae was good friend to me- y
He was treasurer and also a deacon in
the church for many years, during which
sl1ne there was never any charge or COM
plant respecting his duty brought against
him. He loved the church and was al
ways ready to respond to its needs. No
doubt he had thoroughly consecrated
to the work Of his blessed Mas
ter. The nearer the close of his life the
deeper and sweeter seems to have been
his Christian experience. The late meet
ing at Ashpole church, conducted bv Rev.
Mr.. Black, was doubtless the means of
renewal in his religious experience. caus-
ing him to fully consecrate his heart and
tongue to the interest of his Saviour.
On his death bed he expressed an abb
ding faith in his Saviour and he fe1t sure
that his Lord and Master could notf6r.
sake him in the end. J
devoted to his Saviour here, g. -,
Content his cross to bear, 49,.
With Him he shall at last appear.
A crown of glory, wear.''
Mention can also be made of him as a
Sabbath school teacher. His SCHOLARS
speak IN most endearing terms of him.
he was an earnest and efficient teacher
and during the many years that he taught
his place was seldom vacant When pres
ent he was very attentive to his class and
took great pride in explaining the truths
IN every lesson. Gentle and affectionate,
he drew around HIM his scholars, com
manded their respect and love and never
gave them cause to utter an unkind word
about him. In thissswork alone he shall
long be remembered
AS soldier in the war from 81 to '6z.
there were few Drawer soldiers than Char
lie McRae. He served as private in the
23rd South Carolina Regiment command
ed by General Evans, and took part in
many important battles in Virginia, North
and South Carolina. All who knew him
and were closely associated with him
learned to love him for his niodestv. his
uhaHected manner and magnani1nity 81
heart. :. -
Now thatwe pay htra ottr 1ast-respect
tet us who. knew him and who were. his,
friends strive to emulate his noble exa,h.
pie. Remember that our brother. thoual,
MS voice is sti11ed in our midst, thonph
ms places OF work are made vacant, though
MS words of encouragement are no longer
heard, he is only short way off awaiting
our arrival into the sweet Haven Of
Rest" =.
Some day, we say, and turn our ewes
towards the fair hills of Paradise.
some day, some time sweet, new rest
snail blossom fower-like, in each breast.
80 Some time, some day, our eyes shall see
The face kept in memory.
3ome day his hand shall clasp our hands
: Just over i'll the morning lands. -
Some day our ears shall hear the song
VI triumph over sin and wrong. Q
Some DAY, some time, but o, not vet!
81 But we will wait and not forget,
mat some day all thes. things shall be,
AND rest be given you and me.
so wait my friend; though years move
slow,
The happy time will come, we know"
T. c. E.
Sale Of Land.