St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-08-16


pressed those who came in personal con-
!, tact with him-a devoted Christian and
pastor; highminded man Of the noblest
character and the most exalted ideals; a
scholar without ostentation or pedantry ;
genial, whole-souled friend and brother.
He was only Sc when he died, but his
life was crowded with activities, and he
had done more good in the world than
most men at four score-[ Burlington
News.
The news OF his departure came as a
shock in st. Johnsbury, in Worcester, in
Hartford, in the rooms OF the American
board in Boston, and to the friends of
Amherst college for he was widely known
md universally respected His growth
"a breadth and strength and capacity for
service had been steady for many years,
until he had reached high distinction in
the Congregational ministry, both as a
preacher and pastor. His presidency Of
the American board followed that Of
Rev. Dr. Richard S. Storrs of Brooklyn.
and in him all elements were united and
satisfied. The missionary spirit appeal
ed to him, and he gave an impulse to the
cause OF missions. To Amherst college
during this recent period following the
resignation of DR.. Gates, and leading up
to the choice Of Prof. Harris as his sue
cessor, DR.. Lamson had been wel-nigh
indispensable. He was the active and
foremost trustee, the man who came in
closest touch with the institution, and
did much to influence and guide it. But
it was as the faithful pastor, the personal
friend, helper and inspiration OF his
people that DR.. Lamson did his best and
most telling work. AS it was in Hart
ford, so with all the other charges that
he had.-[Springdeld Republican.
DR.. Lamson was a most delightful man
socially, and had the kindest words for
every member of his parish. His visits
among his people were not OF formal
character, but were full of the tenderest
interest and home feeling. He was al
ways ready to perform the Offices of the
pastorate, attending weddings, baptisms
and funerals with feeling of apprecia-
ton and affection that but few pastors
could emulate. He introduced the sys-
TEN of giving Bible to each child that
was baptized, marking passage for its
eyes as soon as they could comprehend
its significance. 1t was his custom also
al the communion services to speak of
the lives and services OF those who had
passed away dnring the preceding two
months. This was a review OF the church
life that endeared itself to every member
DR.. Lamson lelt that his church was in
the heart OF the city, and time and again
he spoke OF the lessons which the church
inculcated in the business and financial
centers on account of its locality. DR..
Lamson will be remembered by large
numbers in this city, who were not
regular attendants at his church, OH ac-
count of the vesper services, which were
conducted under his direction during the
winter and spring months. His briet
sermons on these occasions were models
in their way and touched hundreds of
hearts every Sunday that could not be
reached in any other way He rejoiced
In the service OF song and led the wor-
shippers with a spirit OF exaltation and
helpiulness.- Hartford Times.
The Congregationaist of Aug. II will
reprint the following from it's columns,
in the issue OF October 81, 1897, on the
occasion of the election of DR.. Lamson to
the presidency OF the American Board.
Conservatives and progressives
agreed that in Or. Lamson the board
would have a man safe, digni6ed and
able, OF catholic temper, but Of firm faith
The fact that in the years OF discussion
he did not range himself on one side or
the other was not due to lack of convc-
tions or of courage, but because he did
not think he YVES called upon to lead one
wing or the other. He therefore energies
today as the man among all men who
represents the union Of the conservative
with the progressive spirit in which the
board ought always to be administer
ed"