The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-21
BY HENRY osTRoM, D. D.

BY HENRY oSTRoM, D. D.
Elias Dewitt Huntley (sweet is his
memory was remarkably exempt
from that absence OF individuality
which so often hinders faith, Those
who know how resolute he was when
announcing his convictions upon any
subject may al first thought speak
OF him as q man Of "snap-judgement.
And that is the very word he used
concerning himself But he had got.
ten rid OF SO much that hindees
Iprompt decision that when question
Involved moral issue, argument was
ruled out entirely, it was a catogori'
cal answer every time He had elo-
quent eyes, Those who studied his
eyes read the quality Of his message
before his lips spoke it. The spark
ling utterances which fell from his
lips had been first sent by his great
soul to shine their light out OF those
windows which God curtains for
slumber and polishes in peHitence and
sorrow.
II Jesus is loved the more because
the touch OF a sufferer upon the hem
| OF his garment revealed the overflow
which healed her, then DR., Hun,ley
is cherished by thousands Of Jesus
lovers who know him as a man with
great spiritual overflow. You may
have been astonished at the way he
said something; you did not doubt as
to the way he said it. or you felt that
it came forth upon food Of Christ
ian honor, integrity, unfeigned and
guileless, gcnuineness and love.
As a pastor he really suffered with
his sick and bereaved people He al
so mingled his spirit with the plans
and hopes OF the young lovers Of his
flock. He was fond of children. He
vas an artist in dealing with less
agreeable people, He despised bigo-
try.
AS friend, you always knew where
to find him. He would brush your
coat and also tell you your faults so
that when he had finished the task
you were compelled to thank him,
and departing from his company you
said that is a man Of honor"
At home he led a continuous pro.
gramme Of entertainment for the
guests, and his wife, who seemed to
know him so we'll and regard him so
deeply that the guests considered il
much more than average hospitality.
His love for her was remarkable.
He suffered (may you never know
how much), he endured with a smile,
his nature was as sensitive as a harp
and he won a multitude Of souls to
his Savior. One day he said, do you |
know what l purpose doing now that !
am unable to endure the heavier |
work Of the ministry | want to go |
to some little city or village and do |
what can to close up my days
preaching our common Savior" But
like tired and homesick college boy
with an invitation home for
a rest, our Lord called him to the
glorious place prepared" for his own,
and the "well done" has added to the
Joy of the heavens.
The following is taken from the
Star:
The Washington Preachers Meet
ng has heard with profound sorrow
If the death Of our beloved brother,
Rev. F. D. Huntley, D. D., and de-
Tres to express its appreciation.
While we sorrow because of our
oss Of his genial fellowship and
Mss the pronounced and terse ex-
'ressions Of his opinions or convic-
ions, yet we rejoice in the assurance
# his having come to the Inheritance
'hich is in reserve for all the chill :
ren Of God
His ministry was notable and ex-
optional, comprising the pastorate
T some Of the strongest churches
! Mcthodism, the chaplancy Of the !
'nitcd States Senate and the presi-
cncy Of Lawrence University. TO
Il these he brought the resource OF
unique and gifted personality, and
! all served with conspicuous sue !
.ss. He was a faithful minister, a
,yal Christian and noble man. !
Surely it can be appropriately said I
him, Servant Of God, well done" \
Resolved. That we hereby tender
Mrs. Huntley our tcnderest and !
eartfelt sympathy in this hour of
IRE bereavement, assuring her that
If prayers have ascended to the