The Democrat-sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1906-1935, 1907-11-21


His feelings Of genuine, whole.
souled, hospitality embraced all
his friends and the fires of his
cordiality seemed to burn brighter
all the time. never entered any
home nor sat at any table where
| felt more thoroughly welcome
He did not grow old. He was a
child among children, boy
among boys, always man among
men. AS tender as mother to
loved ones, kind to verybody, as
firm as Gibralter in opposing
wrong. He could show his ap-
proval of the right without
rudeness TO those at fault. He
could rebuke young or old without
incuring their displeasure. He
was always trying to do good
cheering the people while trans
acting business over the country,
speaking helpful words on trains
and at stations, giving zest and
Tightening the burdens wherever
he was. Many times have re-
ceived through the mail an en-
velope containing only newspaper
clipping of choice poetry or prose.
| always knew where they came
from. He felt that the "kings
business requires haste" ] never
saw him walk slo wly. In coming
into church, always about on time,
he came as though he was anxious
to help and to receive. He did APP
pieciate every song and every
word. He came as true
worshiper. He certainly taught,us
that the good things of the world
are for use and that life is for
service, and that people ordinarily
take a more despondent view of
life than they should. Think of
his sorrows, his care and RESPONSE
bilities, yet with a faith in God
that never failed him, aud an
interest in his friends that never
left him, he ever pressed for
ward with light, buoyant step try
ing to carry all with him, toward
the prize of his calling in Christ
Jesus. Though misfortune did
overtake him, friends deceived
him and real struggles faced him,
yet he preserved the joy of heart
and confidence in God that were
worth more to the family and to
than all the farms and |
houses in this country. He tried !
20 carry all the griefs and pain of
The home, not with a sigh, but
With a song of trust and hope.
l love to think of him as
christian. The victorious, peace
'ul departure from this world is
he greatest event that can pos
Iible occur in any life.
"Now Lord let thy servant de-
'art in peace" To depart in
'eace is to live in peace. Imita-
ions may serve us along, the way,
ut they will not do at the end of
he journey. Every last conscious
'ord and look said the same
hing-"All is WE'LL" His prayers .
nd testimony were always tender
nd earnest, but for the past three
ears they have been especially so,
.e realized that he was on borrow {
time. When you could listen
} the undertone of his soul you
ould catch the echoes from the {
her shore. He was looking out, (
atching, waiting. He knew that 4
was receiving the most kindly &
tention this world could give, q
,actly what he would have given q
lder reverse circumstances and q
was fully satisfied, with treat d
ent from both worlds. q
snow Lord let thy servant de- 3
lrt in peace" Fear of death, %
cad of death, all gone, there %
rs real joy in anticipating the b
eetings beyond. %
If he could have last word to ,
8 comrades it would only be 3
lat he has so frequently express =
by word and deed, a regret that
are not living in view of the
It call.
The last words to the children d,
uld be the same that have been ri,
ard at every parting for many re
ars-"Be good" an