The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1904-07-16

scarcely cooled, he very soon es-
tablished himself firmly in the
affection and high regard, not only
of his own church, but of the entire
community-which position of es-
TEEN lie continued to hold till the
hour of his departure, as we can
truthfully testify.
AS co-laborer in the gospel
ministry, he was "a model of fra
ternity. We gladly bear our unan-
imous testimony to his uniform
courtesy towards his brethren-his
catholicity of spirit-and his readi-
ness to cooperate in every move
ment which he believed might tend
towards the promotion of the gen.
eral interests of the kingdom Of our
common Lord. Holding firmly TO
the principles of his own church,
he was conspicuously free from
that astigmatism of bigOtry which
can see nothing good outside it's
own denominations lines. In
council with his brethren he was
always tie gentle, genial, earnest.
confrere-in the highest sense of
the term Christian gentleman
wise in Judgment, strong in con-
viction, deferen tial to the opinions
of others-with whom it was always
n pleasure to consult, and whose
removal from our circle we deeply
deplore.
To his effectiveness as preacher
and faitlfulness as a pastor the rs-
suits of his long years of service
amply testify. He found church
small in numbers, limited in re-
sources, and discouraged at the out
look-he left it one of the most
active and influential of its denom-
nation. AS IA preacher he was
broadly evangelical in spirit, earn
est i'm manner, courageous in con-
viction, fresh and vigorous in
! thought-a strong, well equipped
pulpitician to whom the cultured
and uncultured alike could listen
with profit and pleasure. AS a
pastor he knew neither class nor
condition-the way to the homes of
the poor and humble was as
familiar to him as to the high and
prosperous. and the hand clasp was
as warm and hearty with the one
oIaSc &c with the other
To the bereft, congregation we ex-
tend our sylnpathies. George OAR
sizes place will not easily be filled.
From early manhood till called
away he devoted all the activities
and energies of a strenuous life to
the welfare of the people to whom
God had made him overseer. In
modified sense it may be said of
him, as it was of his Lord, "he laid
down his life" for his people. All
his best powers of body, mind and
soul were built into the Church
which to-day stands as the noble
and enduring monument of his dill
eence, conservation and ability, as
minister of the gospel of Christ.
AS citizen he commanded the
respect and admiration Of the whole
community. He could always be
counted on to lend a helping hand
TO every wise measure that had for
it's object the elevation of the con-
dition of society, the publication
of public morals, or the advance
ment of the material interests of
the city. We feel that Frankfort
has suffered the loss of potent,
civil, moral, social and religious
influence in TIE removal of Elder
! Darsie.
We deeply feel our personal loss,
but we can not grieve on his ac-
count. TO the Christian death is
no calamity-it is the last, best,
highest gift of the risen and as
cended Lord to his redeemed ones.
We scarcely feel warranted in
Offering condolences to the family.
We would Instead bring the COM
forts, hopes, and triumphs of the
gospel. The end came to George
Darsie in most consOling form.
We can not wish for ourselves a
happier lot than to lie down at last
as he did with the full harness on,
and "fall on Sleep to wake in the
glorious resurrection morn.
} Till then, brother-beloved, fare