Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-05
one whom they not only respect
ed but also deeply loved"

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ed but also deeply loved"
1.-THE funeral services were held at
the late home Of the deceased We'd
nesday forenoon at II O'Clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. W. |. Lawrence,
pastor Of the Unitarian church, who
read the scripture lesson. President
Cary, Of the Theological School, made
a brief address giving bis testimony
to the worth Of Prof. Freeman as a
scholar and lovable gentleman. Prof.
Christie read an appropriate poem by
Phoebe Cary. Prayer was offered by
Prof Barber. The ceremonies were
attended by large number Of people,
including all connected with the
Theological School.
The following are President Cary's
remarks at the funeral:
"Our absent friend would not. | am
sure, have many words Of farewell
spoken at this hour; yet our hearts
cannot keep altogether silent. It was
not through words but in deeds that
the beauty Of his life was manifested,
and that we should think lovingly
Of him would please him more than
that we should say many things in his
praise. If | seem to imply that he
was a man Of few words, let this sug-
gest nothing Of GOODNESS or reserve.
With him words were counters of
truth. and what he knew and felt and
saw, to that he gave utterance and to
nothing else. Beyond most whom
have known be was a truth-seeking
and truth-speaking man. The words
and conduct of others he was slow to
criticise; himself he Judged by the
strictest standard Of the confor
of speech to the reality Of things.
Others might use obsolete or mean
ingless or misleading phases in which
to express their thought, and he
would leave them to settle the &C.
count with their own consciences; but
for himself his conscience allowed no
compromise with error. Most deeply
sympathetic with all seekers after
truth, however far they might seem
to be from having found it, hypocrisy
was to him the objectionable sin.
With unbending moral firmness was
coupled a sweetness and gentleness
OF dlsposluon, an all-embracing hui
man love, which concealed from the
world at large the real strength and
vigor Of his character. Some even Of
bis friends may have thought Of him
as only a scholarly recluse absorbed
in studies remote from the practical
interests Of life; such, II such they
are, have not known the depth OF the
waters and have imagined them shall
low because never seen to be disturbed
by ocean waves. Undoubtedly he
was, next to being q true man, pre-
eminently scholar; but it was for
the sake Of the discovery Of new
realms Of truth, into the possession Of
which he might lead other eager
minds, that he gave his time and his
strength without stint, not even
sparing those reserved stores Of vital
power the outstanding Of which might
have added much to the period of his
labors. Self-sacrifice in the cause Of
truth, complete forgetfulness Of self
is the unremitting pursuit Of that
which, next to holy life, seemed to
him the only worthy goal Of human
endeavor, made him shining
model for those who from day to day
through the revolving years we're
privileged to share in the fruits Of
his labors. How deeply he imprinted
his image on the minds and hearts Of
these young men and women, how
affectionately he was beloved by those
who we're bis colleagues in the work
Of instruction how thoroughly he was
In the community in which
his matured years were spent, all
this is written In the book Of the re.
cording ANGEL