The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-10-26

hllchoal'S WltuOt the loss OF a single
note or the lowering of single mai
cstic tone. =;
"Thus, this good man believed Goa
could do with every sinful, broken HUI
man life. Gather up Scared and
scattered fragments, make them anew
,, III His image, and put cathedral Music
into the redeemed soul.
Sublime Moral Courage. -
ellis moral courage was nothing
less than sublime. What lie conceived
to be the path of duty he would pur-
sue, though lion crouched in the
shadow of every tree. No threat Of
man, or fear Of all the legions Of
darkness could sta; MS course or hush
his imperial voice. And yet there was
i'll him nothing of rashness, and hS
never spoke without premedltation.
His was not harsh, but gentle ma
| ture. He had strong, safe hand.
The tones of his voice were authorita-
tive, bat the undcrtones wore 81 tie
ness and love. Though he sometimes
showed the sternncss of Hebrew
prophet, he really had the tenderness
and sweet persuasiveness Of an apos-
tie. Who but this master Of the hui
man heart could unite such startling
and overwhelming plainnoss Of speech
with lyric tenderness and irresistible
persuasiveness With sternness that
was at times as awful as Sinai, he
united pathos that made every eye
a fountain of tears.
eff he sometimes used the muck
rake, it was not simply to expose the
rottenness of society and the wicked
ness Of the world, but that the healing
light of the truth might shine upon
and cure it. He uncovered sin that
it might be destroyed. He rent the
robe Of hypocrisy that its CHASTITY de-
formity might cease to deceive. But
for every penitent he had mantle Of
charity, and for every homecoming
prodigal joyous welcome.
"He was free from the weaknesses
! and vices of narrow natures. His
great soul was too generous for jeal-
Gus and too broad for bigotry.
Envy found no hiding place in his
brotherly and sunny heart. He con-
veted no mans position or possess
sions, and envied no human being his
fame or his fortune. It never occurred
to him that any rival stood in the way
of his attainments or achievements
No Mordecai sat in the gateway Of
his noble soul. He rejoiced that the
world is wide, with an inviting field
for every honest toiler, and ample re-
ward for every faithful workman; :;
that there is chaplet for every hero
ic brow, and a throne for every real
ly royal soul. While deeply appre-
eiative of his large Place in the ma
tons esteem-pardonably proud of
his wonderful and long sustained pop
ularity-he generously rejoiced in the
honors and success of every worthy
man. | never heard him speak dis
paraging word of any mortal who had
high aims and serious purpose. His
generous hand would have withered
had he attempted to pluck a star from
another's crown. Such magnanimty
is one of the final tests Of true great
ness.
"But time fails me to speak more
at length of my glorifed friend. We
! would fain have kept him longer, but
the Lord Knows best. His was a life
that cannot go out, it will go on.
"The end came, not exactly as he
had hoped, but as beautifully and
trumphantly as any heart could wish
Tt was just after great revival in
which, as on so many notable occa-
sions, God had wonderfully honored
him inistry. With the tears of a
pentitent still gladdening his eyes, the
tired preacher was told that it is time
to rest. Between revival and an ex-
pected family reunion, the angels met
hi ministry. With the tears of Il
many '>!'nsions. n that Heavenly
home :::::y there be no vacan! chair!"
Don't. I've maI If y#u are int"rrupt-
led when; you ale takin". Il may
have 'rcventcd ycu from saying
something foclish.-AtcEisGn Globe.