The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-05-27
Obituary.


Mankind is continually reminded of
the wisdom exercised by the Author of
all things touching human life and be-
ing He is constantly reminded Of the
fact that nothing can avert the final
closing OF mans life here and his pass
ing from this stage Of action into the
mysterious beyond. But stop did l say
mysterious? Yes, and from the human
side it is so, yet, with the companion
ship and instructions of the spirit of the
great and good Father, there is explain
ed much of that mystery now; and then
when we reach that bourne from which
no traveller ever returns, it is ali re-
Vealed and we see eye to eye and face
to face, For now we see through
glass, daTkly; but then face to face:
now know in part but then shall
know even also as am known. Il
Cor. 1912.
There is a feeling of peculiar signif-
canoe possesses our being as we stand
a the side of a young person whose
light of life has ceased to shine in this
world. However, there is another sort
of feeling present when the subject has
rounded out his three score years and
ten and more In the one case, we
think of the incompleteness of the life,
in the other we think of its complete
ness. Still. we cannot tell. God may
and no doubt does have great oppOrtuni-
ties of development in the world be-
yond where all is controlled and direct
ed according to his viii. As We con-
slider the life of the one concerning
whom this sketch is written, we think
of its completeness in age, in work, and
in achievement for his Master. Indeed,
the scripture statement in Job 5.26 is
very descriptive of him, viz. Thou
shalt come to thy grave in fun age,
like as a shock of corn cometh in in
his season"
Brother George W. Steele was born
in Knox county. Tenn. June II. 1928,
and died at the home of his son. A h
Steele in Oakland, Kas.. from paralysis,
May 10, 1903 When at the tender age
of years he moved with his parents to
Owen county. Indiana. Here he grew
to manhood, and on September %. 1859,
he was united in marriage to Martha
Washburn Six children We're born to
them two Of which preceded our broth
er to the other country. The other four
two sons and two daughters-were
around his bed when death came to
claim him as an inhabitant of the
house not made with hands eternal and
with his companion and children moved
to Larned, kas-. remaining here until
1887 when he moved to Lyons, kas.,
and from there one year later to Oak
land addition. Topeka Kas., where he
continued to reside until the time of his
death
our brother and father united with
the PRESBYTERIAN church in Childhood
and was ever a true representative Of
the blessing of Christianity. During all
his life and especially the last few
years, he was a constant witness to
all who knew him and saw him of the
power of Jesus to keep sweet and pa
tient in every trial and under evera
Circumstance. For almost five years h
was confined to his bed. yet during ali
that time I don't suppose any one can
truthfully say single unkind word
or a murmuTing sentence ever passed
his lips about his confinement or his
ahiiction. He said frequently to his
family and friends. Il am just waiting"
Z am ready" "AH I ask is His will
4 not mine be done" Death came as a
/ blessed release. and God gathered this
4 beautiful golden sheaf of ripened grain
/ into his garner in the skies. Shall we
weep2 Yes. but not to call him back or
/ to complain; but we are so lonely with
4 out his sanity presence and his Cody
1 counsel that our tears flow unbiddet.
and our hearts ache. but not to muir
=S---.
The funeral was conducted by his
pastor Rev. S. A. Alt, assisted by Rev.
J. W Reed. and his body was laid awas
in the Topeka cemetery to await the
Masters call from on high.
I would not live. always; I ask not to stay
/ Where storm after storm rises dark Ger
The few i11rid mornings that dawn on rs
Are enough for lies woes. full enough FOL
I would not live always: no. welcome The
since Jesus has laid there I dread not It's
There sweet be my rest till He bid me
arise
To han Him in triumph descending the
Who. who would live always. away from
Away from your heaven, that blissful
abOde2
Where the rivers Of pleasure flow Ger ths
bri-ht plain.
And the noontide Of glory etsrnally reigns'
Where the saints of all ages in harmony
meet
Their Savior and brethren transported tc
greet.
While the anthems Of rapture increasingly
And the smile of the Lord is the feast Of
the soul?