The Washington herald., 1907-12-09
CHURCH ADOPTS A MEMORIAL
Elaborate Resolutions on Life and
Death OF n. :. Jordan

The Fourth Presbyterian Church has
adopted the following resolution in re-
gard 10 Robert 5. Jordan. a member OF
that church. who died recently.
Whereas il has pleased God in His ali-v5se r-ori
denco 10 take home - His eyerlas-ing rrst our
dearly loved brother and associate Robert ; Io--
dan We. the pastor and surviving elders desire 10
paco upon our minutes this EXPRESSION Of our aaec-
ton and S1rroW.
While We hurnbly bow before the VIII Of Him
who doth al things wen. deeply feel the loss
sustained both by the session ard the church Rob
en- = jordan made confession n his faith Ia Orlr
Lord Jesus Chrt by uniting with the Fourth
church. June 90 $50. and spent his life as a grrw-
ING Christian ard faithful scrTant Of God IN the feI-
lowship Of this church which he loved and served
70 the end u his life
Deeply spiritual IN nature. Of simple and chill
Ike faith with gTeat love and increasing knowI-
eye OF the Scriptures and with an intense interest
IN and love for the salvation Of Others. he became
from the frst most useful IN the work OF the
church He served in its various denartments as
often as he Was called upon with eminent fidelity
and TainStgking care.
lie was one Of the organizers 81 the Young mems
prayer Meeting. which IN the earsr history Of the
ch1rJh. was fruitful in its fe Taught for many
years IN the sabbath school; treasurer OF the
Junior Foreign Missionary Society. and untu his
death was also treasurer nf the session. Besides
this. he sercd the church az large In many wavs
notably as a lifelong member from It's first year
Of the Young Mems Christian AsSuriafion and as A
director and vice president Of the Washington City
Bible Society.
But it was as an elder he rendered his most de-
voted and loyal service. He was ordained a ruling
elder Of the Fourth Church September 90 ls6s and
for more than f0rfyone years served in this sacred
Office with gracious fidelity and loving zeal which
wen euttles HIM TO the designation Of The Faith
ful Elder"
The interests Of the church were dear % hun. and
while he represented il either in the ordinance Of
its worship OF in the session. or in the higher
judicial bodies TO which a delegate he vas sent
he faithfully and carefully considered what was for
its good. But though thus devoted 10 the welfare
Of his own church. he was not narrow in his syn
pathies He called eyery man brother who loved
the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity and truth, and
was graciousy kind and helpful to all Of every
creed and name IN the wide circle Of his acIuaint-
ance. He catholic II his Symrathies and OPEN
hearted and large-minded in his friendships and
was welcome attendant in al churches and meet
mgs Of Gods people He was a Of prayer. IN
slant, inceSsant. and believing, and especially in the
closing years OF his life. when unable % visit the
sick and lonely "a had been his custom TUNED his
loving thought for them and for all Of Gods work
into intercession and thanksgiving For him the
work IS done. the rest Is won and rejoice that
his worn and weary pilgrim feet have at last Z: the
Kings highway. borne him into the presence Of
Him whom unseen. he loved 10 whom he rejoiced
with Joy unsTeaSabe and fun Of glory.
We are grateful for his fruitful life: shall
cherish his gracious memory: VIC viii strive To
late his devotion 20 his Lord and Master. We ex-
press our tender sympathy with his daughter in her
great loss and commend her 10 the consOling care
Of her Fathers God.
It is ordered that this minute be spread upon the
records OF the session; that a COPY Of it be sent
TO Miss Jordan and that it be read from the pulpit
next Lords Day.
By the session. at a meeting held December 4,
1907.