Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1900-10-12

Funeral at ALVIN baftistts
81 am the Resurrection aud the Life X,
saith the Lord" With these sacred
words the funeral services Of Dea. Bart
lett were begun Tuesday afternoon at
the Congregational church. The pastor
preached from the text, Psalm 81, 10,
"A day in Thy courts is better than
thousand. | had rather be doorkeeper
in the House of my God than to dwell
in the tents of wickedness." After vivid
" illustrating the two contrasts of the
text, he explained that he had chosen
this text not only because it was a favor
lite one of his departed friend, but also
because the latter had illustrated it in
his life. lie then spoke very feelingly
of the loss alike to himself personally,
the church and community in the death
of Dea. Bartlett. lie spoke also of the
great consolation derived from the re-
membrance of the rare fact that his pa
tient, earnest work had received open
recognition while yet living, so that he
could see that his sacrifices had been
appreciated 10y his fellow workers. After
the sermon Rev. Mr.. Merrill of st. Johns
bury, the state missionary of the Congre-
gational church in Vermont. made some
very appropriate remarks upon the life
and character of the deceased, based up
on an intimate acquaintance covering
more than - years. lie spoke of the
latter's great patience under difficulties,
his devotion to the objects of his life,
and his fortitude aud hopefulness amid
the greatest discouragements. In con.
Guiding he said that he regarded Dea
Bartlett fortunate man; fortunate i'll
his life and fortunate in his death. For
tunate in life not only because he had
been permitted to be the instrument ii
Gods hand for the successful execution
of His work, but also because that work
had been so well performed that his as
socates had voluntarily manifested theil
appreciation while he lived, thing rare
ly done. Fortunate in his death because
he had been permitted to see his owl
work brought to a successful issue hefor
he was called away,
The occasion must long be remem
bered 10y all who had a part in it o
who witnessed it. Apart from tn
. solemn and impressive Services them
selves, there seemed to be a consciousness!
in the hearts of all the crowded assemb
that it was hard to realize what ha
: happened hard to realize that one wh
had for many long years been so familia
to us all, and who only few days befor
had walked among us and talked wit
us, had passed away from these earthl
scenes, and that we would see his kind
face and hear his welcome voice no more
And there was an added pathos in fac
of which everyone also seemed conscou.
1t was the nearness in which the decease
stood in life to him whose duty it was t
perform those last sad rites, in recolle'
ton of one who had been a main SUI
port in their sacred relationships. Yer
appropriate music was furnished by
quartette, including the last hymn t
; which the deceased had listened durin
the Sunday School exercises on the las
Sunday of his life
"Jesus, Saviour, pilot me-
In conclusion, the pastor said: Gan OF
portunity is now given to all who desir
), to look upon the face and form of on
: whom you respected and loved; and Il
: you pass tread softly, for the place
holy ground; gaze reverently, for yo
will look upon what was till recent,
the temple of the Holy Ghost" Durin
this part of the service the choir sang
: "Jesus, Lover of my SOUL
: The electric lights were turned on du
g. ing the service, and its every accompan
ment seemed one of consolation an
. Christian inspiration.
Six clerks acted as bearers, and tn
seventh drove the hearse. These clerk
presented magnificent floral otferin
:. Coates Ajar." The floral tributes wei
= profuse and beautiful, and gave visibI
testimony to the love and respect whic
Dea. Bartlett held in the hearts of al
= The whole community today mourn
!. with those who are nearest and deares