The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-06-15

God, hides away forever every film Of
difference or DISAGREEMENT that had
ever been known in life.
Peace to his ashes, blessings on his
memory and emulatiors to his noble
life whose influence shall gid the c II
ridors OF unnumbered years to come.
The rall bearers we're: active-N
B. Josey, DR.. A. G. Livermon, J. D.
Ray, G. Hoffman, E. T. Whitehead
and C. F. Burroughs; honorary-N
Biggs, F. P. Shields, DR.. r. NJ. John:
son, r. E. Hancock, E. E. Hilliard, G
w. Bryan, K. III. Smith, Hon. w. E
Daniel of Weldon, and Judge J. M
Mullen OF Petersburg.
MIR. DUNN As HIS PASTOR KNEW HIM.
What the world calls death is TO the
christian the gateway into eterna. rest
and that which the unrighteous breads
most is to the child of God welcome
dellverer from earth's distressing cares
and bitter pains. Brother Dlnn's
death was the death of the righteous
No gloom, no fears, no dread cast theil
CHASTITY shadows across his dying pill.
low. Peace, resignation, faith, hope
and assurance flung the glaisome
sunbeams around his failing heart and
filled his failing eyes with visions Of
glory. "Jesus Is with me-" was the
last triumphant testimony to his pas.
Tor, and II am only waiting" was bis
own description of his closing days.
Just tour years ago the writer met
brother Dunn and had the privilege OF
enjoying the hospitality of his splen.
lid home. There I saw the best ex-
PRESTON OF his fatherly love and sym.
pathy. There felt the throb OF bis
great heart. There l warmed under
he Influence OF his noble lite and
christian character There l caught
he inspiration OF his magnanim Gus
spirit land loved him.
No husband seemed more devoted
The bridal wreathes never withered in
hat home-love kept them green. No
parent was more tender and thought
ful. A prlncely hand touched these
buds and they bloomed Into beauty
md worth.
AS a citizen he was courageous
patriot, lover of righteousness and a
defender OF every phase of political and
Avlc honor and purity. High ideals
II government were his and for his
convictions be would die.
He was eminent In his profession.
Justice Brown OF the Supreme court
SAYS: "My regard for Mr.. Dunn is
very high, both as man and lawyer
He Is fine counsellor and a very SUI
perlor jury lawyer" Justice Hoke
'ays of him: Il consider Mr.. Dunn a
wise and safe counsellor, good advo-
cate, a dlligent, faithful and capable
attorney, man to be trusted and an
'ttorney in every way deserving the
algh place he holds in the esteem and
confidence OF his ieliow-citizens"
As christian, what shall | say
Firm in faith, feryent in split, dill
sent in business, serving the Lord
Ills pastor could count on him. He
vas there. He always had wise words
:or his brethren. The last talk at
prayer meeting was one urgent appeal
90 his brethren to spend much time in
che study of Gods word. He was a
growing christian. His last days were
his best.
Only a week ago he told me he was
ready, that as for him he had rather
90. "But," said he, ''all through my
sickness God has been with me. 1t is
Il! right" Did the night watchers
sound the death kneIl at midnight
He was ready for the summons.
Weep not, 0 bereaved loved ones
He cannot come to us, but we can &C
30 Him. Rest, peace and life, God
home and heaven.
G. T. LUMPKIN.