Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-17


who succeeded DR.. Meador as pastor of
Fifth Baptist Church, conducted the pre-
Iiminary services, and, with appropriate re-
marks, introduced the presiding officer, Dr.
S. II. Greene.
In his Introductory remarks DIR. Greene
said that the occasion was a solemn and
fearful event, and one which gave cause
for deep reflection. He said that 1t was
blessed that we could look back over
life which was so eminently typical of the
highest spiritual and intellectual develop
ment. This, he said, was realized in the
life just gone out. We should feel glad.
he said that our lives had been brought
into contact with one who had been crown
ed with the life beyond. DR.. Greene touch
ed upon DR.. Meador's long and faithful
service in the ministry in this city, and
pointed out that it was significant to re-
view the great work accomplished In
churches where long pastorates had been
continued. DR.. Greene refrained from MAX
ing an extended eulogy, as he preferred to
give way to others present who were fell
low-workerS with DIR. Meador In the cause
of Christ.
DR.. Pitzer's Address.
Rev. DR.. A. w. Pitzer of the Central
Presbyterian Church was introduced as
! co-laborer and lifelong friend of Dr.
Meador He selected from the Scriptures
| that portion which reads, "A good minister
| of Christ Jesus, which, he stated not
| merely expressed his own feelings but typl-
fed most clearly the noble character OF
Dr. Meador. He sought not the applause
of men, declared the speaker, but the
love of God. He claimed Christ Jesus as
his personal Savior, friend and guide. and
yielded up his light to the Lord Jesus
Christ" DIR. Meador. he said, was a elo-
uuent man and a brilliant student, but he
| did not belong to what is commonly known
as the advanced wing of the ministry IN
his exposition of the gospel. DR.. PitZer
awarded highest tribute to the career of
DR.. Meador and alluded feelingly to the
| close personal friendship which had al
ways existed between them during the half
/ century in which DR.. Meador labored and
| toiled in this city in the redemption OF
souls and uplifting of mankind.
Rev. ]. c. Butler, pastor of the Luther
Memorial Church, spoke tenderly of the
| memory of DIR. Meador and went back a
half century to the tine when they both
| commenced their labors in this city, and of
the intimate relations which had existed be-
| tween the two from that moment until his
death. He was a man of remarkable
gifts" he said land knew how to win men
to Christ. He was brilliant man. but he
was also a loving and gentle Christian, pos
sessing a heart capable of touching the
hearts of men. He moved among us man
of God, and his entire life was an example
| to his fellow men," He pointed to the large
! congregation of the Fifth Baptist Church
| and its magnificent house of worship as one
/ of the striking successes of DR.. Meador S
| fifty years pastorate in the capital city.
A Power in Capital City.
DIR. Bittinger of the Westminster Me-
/
| added earnest tribute of respect and adj
miration for the life of DR.. Meador.
In the worldly sense of the term he
said, Or Meador was not conspicuous and
! catered not to the fancies of men. But he
was cody man. He walked with God
I and made himself strongly felt in the ma
tional capital during his half century of
! service. When l look around me and note
I his absence / feel lonesome. He was
/ thoroughly devoted to the work to which
[ God had committed him. seeking here and
/ there trophies of divine grace.
/ I'VE both believed in Christian unity, and
| We're heart to heart in bringing men under
/ the regenerating influence of the Holy
| Spirit The community at large held no
| man in higher esteem than DR.. Meador, for
| his life exempitied the highest principles of
| Christianity. L truly sympathize with you,
| the members of his congregation, in your
irreparable loss. but rejoice with you that
he has left behind him life consecrated to
the cause of Christ. He fought a good
fight; he kept the faith. "
Historical Incident Recalled.
Dr. W. w. Hatcher of the First Baptist
Church of Richmond. Va, recalled an inter-
esting historical incident in their early life
In which the two were associated in Bed
ford county. Virginia. He had noticed DR..
| Meador as the youthful miller boy IN the
home town, and had marked him as pos
sessng attributes of the highest character.
LAS youth he was modest, courteous and
| thoughtful of others, he said LAS a
| youth he surrounded by influences
| " hich We're the most pernicous and skepti-
| cal, but his traits of manli0ess and cour-
| age overcame these and his entire career
| was conspicuous for its godlness. 1t was
| q part of himself to be kind, and this he
| unselfishly impaired to others.
what struck me most about the man
| was his knowledge of the relations of
| things. He had convictions, but he left
no sears created no conflicts. From the
tirpp no "a MILL In Redf ford
| struggling to overcome the bad influences
| with which he was surrounded. up to the
time of his last illness he retained these
| qualities of sobriety. compcsuge and tender
| ness. In his pastorate, as we'll as in his
! sphere of citizenship. he ex2rnpliied those
| highest qualities. His lie was one of
| symmetrical development-what God made
him"