The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-09
MEMORIAL
OF GEORGE w. PATTERSON, DOC-
 TOR OF DIVINITY.
By the Min1sseRs' Union of MOntgom- ery-tBIessed are the Dead
 Who Die In The LOrd.v

Our brother was born in Decatur county. Indiana. November g, 1864. and died in Montgomery May 23, 1906. When he was quite lad his parents
 moved to Louisiana. where he grew to manhood's estate. He received his academic and classical education at the Louisiana State University and at the Southwestern Presbyterian University, Clarksvilie, Tennessee. where also. he took his course in theology. This in- stitution conferred upon him. In June, 1900, the Degree of Doctor fin Divinity. honoris causa. He held pastorates at Crystal Springs, Miss, Natchez, Miss, and Murfreeboro. Tenn, In May 1901 he became pastor of the First Presby- terian church in this city.
 His labors were by no means con- fined to local work as pastor. for he took profound interest in the affairs of his church at large, being chairman of the Home Mission Committee of the East Alabama Presbytery. a member of various important committees in the Synod of Alabama and also trustee of the Southernwestern University, Clarksville. Tenn.
 His passionate here was characterized by faithfulness to duty and sympathetic spirit In ministrations among his peo- pie. That beautiful and noble sent- ment of the Latin poet. Terence. Homo sum, humani nil a me allenuhi
 puto," was in his heart much more
 than a sentiment, for 1t was an ener- gizing living principle. He was hu- man, therefore. nothing that Is human could he regard as alien to himself. He did not look upon humanity as be- ing composed of individual merits, iso- lated from one another. each for him self alone, but as one family of Gods children of the same Father, and hence brethren. Accordingly, he was ever ready to partake of the cup that IS held to the lips Of humanity. ever ready to help others bear their burdens His partcrate was marked by decided material growth and improvement. the church building being beautified and handsome new organ being placed therein. But. what is far more impor- tant and lasting, his prayers and ener- gies, his ministrations and labors, among his people, were chiefly directed towards building up in the soul that invisible but eternal temple of Chris tian manhood and womanhood. which comes alone through having that same mind"-"which was also in Christ Je- sus." His heart was consecrated to the Masters work. He was sincere or purpose and pure in motive. Therefore,
 he drew men to him as he pointed out and led the way in paths of righteous ness, truth and peace. We, his brethren of this union, had for him a genuinely affectionate regard and esteem, coupled with sincere re- spect for his manly an upright Chris tian character. Looking upon his grave, we recall, as applicable to him. those simple touching words: Warm summer sun.
 Shine kindly here.
 Warm Southern wind.
 Blow softly here. Green sod above,
 Lie light. lie light
 Good night, dear heart, Good night. good night" Resolved: That copy of this memo
 rial be inscribed upon our records, copy be sent to Mrs. Patterson, copy to The Advertiser and copy to the
 Southwestern Presbyterian University and The Christian Observer.
 Charles A. Stakely, Stewart Mcqueen, Neal l.. Anderson, J. A. Rice.
 Committee