Milford chronicle., 1905-08-04
Mark G. LOfIand


land. He was educated In the selecl
schools Of Milford afterwards had q
private tutor for two years that was
supplemented by a course Of training
in printing office in Milford. He was
Of a studious turn OF mind and early
imbibed religious ideas and principles.
He connected himself with the Protes
tant Episcopal Church. and was very
useful in the choir and Sunday School.
He, at one time, thought OF entering
the ministry Of that church, and en-
tered upon a course Of training for the
priesthood. But subsequent events con
spired to defeat this plan, and he Joined
the Presbyterian Church, and for sew.
eral years, was a T. ithfuI and devoted
member. Believing that the Methodist
Episcopal Church afforded the best
field for the propagation of his religious
ideas and principles he finally con-
nected himself with that church, to
which he remained true and loyal, until
summoned to the fellowship Of the
church triumphant in heaven. He was
most ardent lover of music, vocal and
instrumental. In this delightful field
his musical abilities found full and free
exercise. The Songs of Zion he loved
and sang with the spirit, and with
the understanding Also" In the Ep.
worth League service his voice was al.
ways heard in sObg, prayer and speech.
The young people gladly and 10y ally
rallied around him as a leader and re-
jOiced in his compsniOnship. In the
Official Board Of the Church his quiet,
loyal influence was felt. He was true
to God and the best interests Of the
church. His presence was a benediction
and a blessing, and his departure has
left vacancy difficult to fill. May his
mantle fall upon worthy shoulders.
In his home life be was all that
could be desired. AS husband he was
thoughtful, sympathetic and kind. His
wife shared in his confidence and plans.
As father he was wise, careful and
prudent. His home was his castle, and
here he lived and wrought. Unless the
church or business called him away,
he could be found at home.
As citizen he was cautious, careful
md conservative. He was never demon
jtrative, but always safe. AS business :
nan he was thoughtful and thorough.
Honesty was part Of his nature, and his
ensitive spirit TevOlted at anything
hat was not square. He had his own
deas and opinions upon all public ques- u
ions, and he possessed in a remarkable
legree. the courage Of his convictions. ?
70 party policy could bind him to its g
upport, unless he believed it to be right. 3
here was nothing Of the trimmer or +
lme server about him.
Never Of very robust frame, for the q
asst few months, his health declined 81
spidly. His family and friends were ca
'licitiOus lest he would not rally. He
imself evidently thought Of the possi-
ility Of an early departure, as he ar.
IDged, with methOdical care, all his 70
'rthly affairs. Although his sufferings 10
times were intense, yet he never n
or complained at his lot but =,
IRE all with Christian fortitude and -
ilmness. While he desired to live, yet 20
, was not afraid to die. In converse. II
IN with his pastor and others, his -
ith in God was supreme, for, with 90
e Apostle he could exclaim "I know
hem have believed and that he is
lie to keep that which l have COM
itted unto him against that day." In
is faith he met the dread monster; tol
little while before the light of the Ge
1rning star was shed by the bright w
IS Of the glorious Sabbath anorning, Nc
, star Of his earthly life sank into the DE
ghtness Of the rising sun Of eternity's tor
'rning, and his ransOmed spirit SCARED Ma
ay to the habitations Of immortal
ry. When the sun arose last Sab
h morning, he was not, for God had
ZEN him.
lie leaves behind, a widow, who was w. ~"
ss Mary Hill, to whom he was mar. -
| August Srd, 1879. ~
he fruit Of this union was one child.
y, the wife OF DR.. w. X. Barrett. OF -. l''',
-negat, N. j., who had been in at
dance upon her afflicted father for On
le time before his death. These two
S the husband and father, and as
days come and go, twill sigh for
touch Of the vanished hand, and A
sound Of the voice that is stilled." shin
ut faith points upward, and hope A ~
spers Of blissful reunion in the -
ct by-and-by. per
is funeral, which took place from The
late residence in Milford Tuesday. size
18th, was largely attended Several 80,
ctions were sung by the Epworth
que choir Of Avenue NJ. E. Church;
'er was offered by Rev. H. l.. Bun
] Of the Presbyterian Church. Re- m
ks were made by Rev. G. P. Jones, WI
or, and Rev. l.. E. Barrett, d D., persG
lover, Del, q former pastor. His resid
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