Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-28
TRIBUTES PAID TO
BISHOP GALLOWAY
Impressive Memorial Services
Were Held at Trinity Church
Sunday Afternoon-Dr. Dawes
Tribute. ..-...

Impressive memorial services to the late
Bishop Charles B. Galloway were held
at Trinity Methodist church Sunday af-
ternoon. DR.. Frank Siler, pastor of
Wesley Memorial church, presided over
the exercises. Addresses were made by
Dr. Joel T. Dawes, presiding elder of the
Atlanta district; Asa G. Gambler, and Dr.
James w. Lee. The church was filled
with a congregation representing many
different forms of religious faith, all OF
whom had felt either by personal con-
tact or reflex influence the blessing of the
good mans life.
DR.. Dawes spoke of Bishop Galloway as
a man. He commented on his devotion TO
duty and his luminous qualities OF mind
and spirit. Mr.. Gambler, who was q
personal friend of the bishop and who
attended his funeral in Mississippi, paid
a moving tribute to his character and
told of the scenes that marked the fu-
neral. DIR. Lees eulogy was so sincerely
touching that many in the audience broke
down and wept. The benediction was CIV,
en- by Rev. NJ. ]. Golfer.
DR.. Dawes TRIBUTE.
DR.. Joel T. Dawes spoke as follows:
Most of those who are here this after
noon feel that they come to honor Bishop
Galloway for what he did in his busy
life. No one can afford to discount the &C
complishments which are properly cred
tied to him. But we must remember that
behind what he did is the man that he
was. There can be no achievement with.
out the qualities of manhood and given
man, no one can measure the possible re-
suits. Nor must 1t be overlooked that
man is necessarily greater than anything
and everything he accomplishes. There is
more water in the fountain than flows out
In the stream; more light in the sun than
is intercepted by our globe; more power
in man than appears in his work.
Bishop Galloway was endowed with
physical equipment of rare impressive
ness. Having once seen him, his appear
ance remained forever fixed on the mind.
His flashing eye, his well moulded form,
his Astounding physical vitality stirred
even the chance acquaintance as with the
call of the trumpet. This bodily well being
supplied strength for the task which he
assumed. What tremendous draughts he
drew on his reserve force at this point!
He has passed away long ere the natural
hour of eventide largely because he knew
no stint to the offering of himself. How
joyous was his service! This, too grew.
from the ease with which it was rend-
cred, and this in turn was the source OF
,ts rare effectiveness.
In intellectual furnishing he was
thoroughly equipped for the work OF
ire. Tie was no ptudHl Oht IL dudPNd-
ton of powers to the worthiest ends
constitutes education. he was an excep-
tionally well educated man. He had
grasp of affairs, a practical mastery Of
life and the principles of conduct which
is to be met with in only a few who
are naturally masters Of men. His
studious zeal to perfect the endowments
bestowed on him was a proverb with
those who knew him well. Especially
notable and characteristic was his fond
ness for the record of human achieve
ment as recorded in the pages of his
tory Here he learned the forces which
have regulated conduct I'm the past and
are yet shaping the course OF thought
today.
His oratorical temperament cannot
properly be overlooked on an occasion
like this He had a mastery of persua-
sive speech. He could sway the feel
ing and faith of great multitudes. He
could start the impulses which register
ed themselves in TRANSPORTED character.
He touched with sure hand the secret
fountains of emotion. What marvel
Gus power is this, springing only from
fervent soul, sure of list own deep
thought and purpose. He mas been de-
clared to be the last of the long line or
flaming southern speakers. Whether
this be true or not, he had the wrapt
soul Of a seer, the melodious- voice or
the seraph, the oratorical fervor or
leader of men. Hence he stirred them
% ineir depths.
Bishop Galloway's personal charm was
felt and yielded to by all This mysterl-
Gus quality, which no none can describe
or account for adequately. grows from
perfect blending of exceptional quantities.
No one ever came in touch with him VINO
did not WELD to it at once. 1t will remain
in the memory of those who knew him
like a strain of perfect music which dies
out on the atmosphere only to remain In
the heart forever.
His spiritual graces were abundant. The
best of him was wrought out as he him.
self recognized by the grace ana power OF
God His conservation to his work was
absolute His humility was evident to
all, despite the high place he occupied
in the church and in the affections or the
people. His brotherliness was experience
ed by the hubliest of the itinerants who
came into his presence. 1t was true OF
him in the words of Tennyson:
Love took up the harp Of life, struck
on all its chords with might.
Struck the chord of self, which trem-
bling, passed in music out of sight"
To have known such man has been an
incalcuIable blessing;. nor can one believe
that he has persisted. God did not fash
ion so perfect an instrument for the do
ing of his work that he might crush 1t
forever No! This man who has passed
from us, has into the invisible company
of the redeemed where he will enter on
a larger and better work for the Lord
whom he loved. We mourn his passing
but cherish his memory, and will consid-
er his faith and follow his conversation,
which conferred in Jesus Christ, the same
Yesterday, today, and forever.
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