Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-05-11
Lifelong Friends aud Associates
Testify to Sterling Qualities
Of James Sharp.
FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.
Touching Music, Beautiful Floral En-.
bems and Impressive Addresses
Mark the Services.

The remains Of the late James sharp
We're yesterday consigned 10 mother
earth. after Impressive services I'm the
Assembly hall. commencing at 3 o'clock
'Ghe hall was tastefully decorated In
white and the catafalque upon which
the bier rested was burdened with
numerous beautiful floral emblems the
gifts of relatives, friends and nsttu-
lions with which deceased had been
connected in life. Seated on the stand
were the First Presidency Of the
Church members Of the Council Of the
Apostles, members Of the First Council
of Seventies, stake authorities and
other leading Church officials.
The services were conducted by the
presidency Of the Ensign stake and be-
gan by the Temple choir, under the
leadership of Prof G, j. Thomas sing
ing the hymn IL Know That My Re-
deemer Lives" Prayer was offered by
Elder John r. Caine, after which a Sc
lect quartet, composed of Messrs Rob-
inson, PypeE Whitney and spencer
rendered with much feeling, Refuge
for the Weary"
Elder SEYMOUR b. YOUNG.
The first speaker was Elder Seymour
Is, Young. lie referred to his close as
ISOLATION with the deceased which had
extended over a period Of years, and
to the large assemblage that had gath
cred TO do him honor and to pay a part
ing tribute of respect to his memory.
This is not an unusual OCCASION" said
he There is not a person here today
but has known some such sorrow our
fathers and mothers, brothers and sis
ters old and young, are called to leave
this earthly sphere and go back to the
presence OF the Father, whence they
came. When we know the life and
character Of a man as We know that
of James Sharp, we mourn not because
he has been called home but becuse
we shall miss his beloved countenance,
his gentle words and comforting pres
ence.'
The speaker read from the Deseret
News the account Of Mr.. Sharp's death
and busy life. and i'm referring to his
service as a soldier made this remark.
James Sharp was not only a mission
ray Of peace to the nations Of the earth,
bearing the pure Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ. but when called upon by
his country in the eXlgencies and stress
Of the Union army during the war OF
the Rebellion, he freely offered all that
he had and marched forth In response
to his country's call lie was one Of
the first 10 volunteer and wlthstOod
many privations trusting In the Lord to
see him through, He had great faith
and could not dstrust the providence
OF God. His life was a life OF purity,
such a life as that Of Joseuh who was
sold into Egypt and Daniel who was
cast into the Hons den. The GROWING
glory OF his life is his work I'm the
Temple of our God, whore he labored
for thousands Of his fellowmen He
was gentle and loving as a father ana
husband and for his example his family
viii rise up and bless his memory. He
believed in the resurrection Of the dead
and ere he passed away he expressed his
willingness TO lay down his life when
ever wanted by the Father. His hope
was bright and his faith was clear and
true TO the principles OF salvation. This
has been n characteristic of his llfe's
mission all the way through. He knew
that God lived that Jesus was the
Christ and that Joseph Smith was-fIis
Prophet Peace to his ashes. God
bless his memory To his family may
the blessings OF peace and comfort de-
scend upon them"
ANAst1 hbAAAH ~ W ~ AfiNANs
President John r, Winder next spoke.
Said he: ''This Is a very solemn oc-
caslon and It IS hard for me to recon-
Gle myself TO the belief that Brother
James Sharp has passed away. ! have
been acquainted with Brother Sharp
from his boyhood days, at least for 40
years. | have been associated with him
I'm business and always found him hon
est and upright In an his dealings. But
more closely associated with him have
been during the past If years. Eleven
years the 23rd of this month we were
set apart to labor together in the House
OF the Lord, And let me say to you
there is no place on earth where love
abounds to the extent that II does in
that sacred place, / can endorse what
has already been said IN relation to
Brother sharp as an honest, upright,
faithful Latter-day Saint May peace
attend his family and friends In their
Bereavement
ELDER DAVID l.. MURDOCH,
Elder David l.. Murdoch spoke for
the Thirteenth quorum OF Seventy, Of
which deceased had been the senior
president for some years. He said It
had over been Elder Sharp's desire to
make II one of the best quorums in the
Church. He was honored and respected
by all IT'S members and he i'm turn loved
his associates as he loved the Children
Of God generally. The speaker paid
high tribute TO the deceased and refer
red to him as a great man and stall
Wart character In the Church.
PRIEST. ANTHoN II, LUND.
President Anthem II. Lund next
spoke. Said he 81 feel that James
sharp has merlted all that has been
said OF him this afternoon | have been
acquainted with Brother sharp for
some years. lie was n good worker and
n man quick TO grasp the business be-
fore him and quick 10 act He loved
the University OF Utah, Of which he had
been a regent for many years.
lie loved 10 work for Il and
was interested I'm everything that
would be for tho benefit and education
Of the young, He was conscientious
man, not afraid 10 live according to his
convictions Tie has passed from us.
We do not mourn i'm despair, FOR he
was n religious man, a good man AMI
one whose faith could not be shaken.
He lived a righteous life and had bu,
one object In mind, that Of serving
God. Therefore his reward Is sure
ELDER GEORGE T. GIBBS.
Elder George f. Gibbs spoke Tor the
Bshopric OF the Twentieth ward He
faid he felt that In Brother Sharps
death the Twentieth ward had lost
faithful member OF the family He
was beloved and respected by an and
Rll had entire confidence In him. What.
ever the Twentieth ward stood for,
James Sharp stood for lie could al
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