Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-04-15

Dr.. Browne spoke DO tn of the
material and spiritual growth Of
the community. The lands have
been improved, rendered more pro-
dactive and as result the people
are more prosperous. The church
has steadily gone forward in every
department of work, but, an.
fortunately with this, as in practical
ly every other church, the burden
has been borne by few faithful
men and women. During the pas
torate Of Dr.. Browne about 600
names were added to the church
roll upon a profession of faith.
CHOICE sriEITs OF THE PAST.
DR.. Browne referred feelingly to
the members of the board of dea,
cons and to other choice spirits
which he found at Philippi. 1 he
deacons at the time he was chosen
pastor were Mr.. Tillman Derrick,
Mr.. Scott, Mr.. Abraham Williams
and Mr.. Henry w. Jackson. DR..
w. III. Zimmerman was the clerk
of the church, having served in
that capacity for number of
years. These men, together with
other consecrated men and women,
stood shoulder to shoulder with DR..
Browne in his labors during the
early years of his Dastorate. AS
time passed the ranks have been
recruited by y unger men who have
been equally as loyal and faithful.
The present board of deacons is
composed of Henry w. Jackson,
Butler Derrick, Geo. w, Scott and
w. T. Thompson. Mr.. George Scott
is superintendent Of the Sunday
school.
In referring to the consecrated
men of the past DIR. Browne spoke
at aenet.1 of Mr. A s5ra;'sani W II II
liams and DR.. w. II. Zimmerman.
He said that no man had ever been
m ore faithful in church and Sunday
school than Mr.. Williams; no man
has cver been more beloved in his
community than he. He said DR..
Zimmerman was the most promi-
Lent man. the most intelligent man
and the most influential man in the
church, and that his influence was
always exerted for good. Many years
ago there was considerable gamb-
ling, horse racing and cock-fghting |
in the Philippi community and it
was chiefly through the influence Of
DR.. Zimmerman that this wrong
doing and desecrstion of the Sab
bath was stopped.
LAST ONB OF OLD BOARD.
The only surviving member of the
old board of deacons, those who
were serving when DR.. Browne
came to Philippi, is Mr.. Henry w.
Jackson, who is known far and near
for his upright life and deep con-
secration. DR.. Browne referred to
Mr.. Jackson's serious illness last
year when everybody was so anx-
ious about him as his life hung as
it were by thread for many days
Many earnest prayers were offered
for his recovery. This, said Dl.
Browne, suggested the pleading
with God by Martin Luther for the
recovery of his friend and co-werk-
ca, Melanchth on. In response to re-
peated intercessions, God restored
MIR. Jackson to his loved ones and
friends just as He did Melanchthon
to Luther.
During the ministry of DR..
Browne, Philippi as sent forth one
young minister, Mr.. John (. Jack
son, the sou Ct MIR. and Mrs. Henry |
W. Jackson, who is now senior
student at Furman university.
Near the close of his remarks
DR.. Browne referred to the death |
of Mr.. Wayne Posey whom he
greatly loved and honored. Though
b, lived quiet, humble and simple
life, he loved the Lord and was used
of the Lord. At the close of long
life he fell asleep in response to the
summons from on high.
In closing DR. Browne said the
Philippi people had been very kind
to him and that he loved every one
of them. The longer he labored |
among them the stronger were the
ties that bound them together Fail
ing health made it necessary for him
to give up the church, which was
the apple of his eye.
APPROPRIATE SHORT TALKS.