The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-28
Resolutions Of Respect.

The vestry Of ST. Pauls church. OF
which the late DR. Charles NJ Shields WAS
member adopted the following resolu-
tons:
A patient struggle with disease and
death is over "A mortal life OF great USE
fulness and greater promise has closed.
The great mystery is greater and sad
der when the young die; but II is dark
est and most inscrutable when men are
taken just as they surround thems elves
with everything that makes life worth
living home. family property success.
reputation. affection, inspiring prospect
Thus was 1t with the friend we miss
and mourn tonight. Few men have
ived I'm this city a life more devoid of
scnsationalism, CT self-assertion, yet few
er still. dying at his age. have accom-
pllshed so much or held so prominent
and assured a place in the confidence. the
admiration, the affection OF all classes Of
the people. All believed alike In his tai
onts and his character. with one cOnse nj
regarding him as richly endowed of Gcd
and as making the noblest use OF his high
endowm, ms. To those Of us who, while
he lived. may have failed 10 appreciate
fully his hold upon this community, the
out-pourins of the people at his burial
was revelation. lie had everything
10 live for, and We: he is gore.
Such a life and such a death demand
and demonstrate Immortality There
can be no rational theory OF existoite
upon which such a development can
stop at such a stage. our entire being
protests against the very suggestion. The
saddcr the case. the more Overwhelming
the loss, tho hlacker and more impene-
trable the gloom gathered on this side,
the brighter and iptauzqr tho Itch
fiected on the other. Somewhere in the
universe Of God. our friend must live a
life of growing power. and. II be lives and
so long as he shall lives We who knew him
and whom he knew. must live also. MS
part OF that earthly past which alone
constitutes and demonstrates his Identity
and we shall continue TO live as part Of
his eternal heavenly present which must
have its roots IN this earthly life. And
tbs as cur dearest, one by one, depart
out of our sight. does each reccho the
glorious assurance Of the Master, BE
cause | live yc shall live also"
Charles NJ Shields was all In all an I'M
common personality. His intellect was
clear brilliant. raiient receptive re-
tentive. his heart brave. pure. true sym
athletic. generous and the entire man
was characterized by an Intelligence. q
Kindness. a gcnuineness. quiet yet self
respectful strength that inspired the ut
most confidence and ever drew mon 70
him. His native talents and cndow-
ments in the line Of his profession must
have been extraordinary and his ac-
quirements both OF learning and Of skill
were not less so. lie regarded ard Drdc-
'iced his profession more as sacred
trust conided TO him for the relief OF
offering humanity than az a means Of
making money. No sufferer was ever
neglected or turned from HIS door because
he had not wherewth TO pay and the
prayers and songs OF praises of thcs
poor destitutes" returned in benedic-
lions upon the head Of their generous
benefactor and friend.
As son. brother. husband. father. his
family life was altogether lovely and
such as filed out the measure and he
tilted the home of a Christian gentleman.
So being and so living. when stricken Ivy
disease. fully recognizing the symptoms
which, 20 his unerring professional judg
ment. clearly betokencd the end he had
nothing to do by way Of putting his
house In order: but being called before
high noon. TO leave a life full orhcd In
'abors. honors. blessings and happiness
he was thoroughly ready and oboysd the
luminous as quietly and peao, folly as If
unconscious OF rs solemn imrort.
And now looking back upon the whole
noble story he it
Resolved. I. That I'm the death of Or
Shields the city Of Richmond has lost
ne Of It's most DISTINGUISHED. useful and
beloved physicians: ST. Pauls church
member whose life was every way worthy
Z his Christian profession and q vestry-
man ever loyal and ever liberal 10 the
hest interests OF the congregations and
lis family n husband and father whose
devoted love and tender care filled all
heir past with blessing and happiness
md will fiji all their future with sweetest
memories and highest aspirations.
. That we not only tender 10 his fam
~ our deepest svmpathies in their heavy
,fiiction hut also commend TO them the
consultations Of our holy RELIGION and of
he precious memories 70 which the life
md death NJ their father and head 90
Justly and fully ontitle them.
3. That these resolutions be spread
mon our minutes. and that the registrar
10 instructed 70 send a cory 70 the fam
ily OF Dr. Shields. and also 10 furnish
.opics TO the Southern Churchman and TO
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