The Republican journal., 1898-10-06
IRE DiXmOnt Pastor.

Among my earliest recollections is of Il
pastor who left his native town in west
eIn Maine and settled among the Dix
mont hills. He was a man who was
literally endowed by nature, physically,
mentally and morally. He was not like
~ to remain unnoticed in a crowd. His
countenance was stamped with mild
ness and benevolence. In early manhood,
after his conversion, he joined the Free
Baptist denomination. A while after he
felt call to be Waterman on the walls
of Zion.
He was an earnest worker in the Mas
ter's vineyard. He drew people to Christ
by cords of love. Even after his life work
began he went in for the reforms of the
day. He was very active in the cause of
Temperance, from the time the ques-
zion was first agitated. He took a decid-
ed stand in favor of the anti slavery
movement, and was a faithful worker for
the abolition of slavery.
The pastor was united in marriage with
q woman of intelligence and refinement
in his native town. Two daughters bless
ed the union.
He was one Who seemed forgetful of self
n doing all the good he could for others
How often he passed over the hills and
through the valleys to visit the sick. and
condole with the sorowing. He gener-
ally dictated at funerals in the vicinity.
The soIToNing friends seemed to be sur
rounded 10y sympathetic atmosphere in
his presence. Their was church erected
uear by MS home where he broke the bread
Of life for years. ] think there is not a
surviving membe: of his flock He was a
member of the Legis allure one term.
In those days good and suitable men
were more apt to be selected for that
office than they have been at times in later
years. After reaching mature years, the
daughters settled, the younger resided
near their early home. No doubt the par
ents anticipated much pleasure in having
her so near in their declining years. But
God ordered it otherwise; and after a few
years, she was taken very suddenly from
her little family. 1t was not long before
the older daughter joined her sister, lover
there" The parents bore their great afflic-
ton with Christian patience and fortitude.
Al the wheels of time rolled a round, the
aged couple were serenely passing toward
the end of life's journey. After awhile
the wife's health began to fail, and it was
q OF long before she lett her devoted com
s5anion in his lonely home. But God pro
vided good Christian people to care for
him the last part of Lis life. Before he
passed away he became entirely blind. He
had quite a large share of lifes sorrows
but he bore his Affections without muir
muir. He knew it was safe to trust in
Sod at all times. He realized that good
people were often afflicted in this life, for
a wise purpose. He felt that it would all
be made plain, after the msts have cleared
away. | think he resided in Dixmont
nearly three score years. His name was
shove reproach. The words of the psalm
ist are very applicable for him. ''Mark
the perfect man, and behold the upright for
the end of that man is peace" When the
death angel called he was ready to pass
through the pearly gates into the city.
On the stone erected to the memory OF
him and his companion can be seen the
names of Rev. Ebenezer Allen and wife.
JULIA G. MUDGETT.
Stockton Springs, Me.