Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1915-10-13
Resolutions of Johnston Mis-
sionary Society ON The
Death Of MIR. 7. R. Den
nv,


ny.
One week ago this afternoon God
said very quietly to our friend and
brother, T. r. Denny, 1T is
enough" Come up higher How
beautiful was his going. We were
reminded of Enoch ne walked with
God and he was not, for God took
him." As little child going to
sleep in its mothers arms so he,
lying down to rest bit, fell asleep
in Jesus without a murmur, with
out struggle, without pain. He
had not felt well for two days but
no one suspected his work was fin
ished.
As citizen, he was the very en-
bodiment of civic righteousness and
measured ur to all the responsible
ties of orr improved citizenship.
He loved his church best, his
. state next, and how grateful we are
that he lived to seq the prohibition
ticket win in South Carolina. To US
it is significant that he went home
on that beautiful, balmy afternoon
of September 81, at the hour of the
special meeting of the Johnston
Baptist Woman's Missionary So
ciety for state missions.
He saw the dry ticket day and
while our society was making gift
for the spread of the gospel through
out the borders of our state he slip
ped away. He was a friend after
ones own heart, and SO far as 1
have any knowledge, he never dis
appointed any one who confded in
Kim. The predominant and animat
ing spirit of his life was faithful
ness to duty. We have never known
a man who had more nearly the
universal confidence of the whole
community. His real worth is ines
timable. Having boarded in the
home for two years | saw much of
his life as husband and father. His
home life was as true and noble as
was his public life. He was always
cheerful, patient, loving, tender,
thoughtful, kind and providing in
order that those whom he loved
might be relieved of anxiety and
service. As a church member and
Christian, he rose to an excellence
seldom attained.
He was always with his Sunday
school class on Sunday mornings
with we'll prepared lessons. Prayer
meeting nights found him in his
pew, and not many meetings were
conducted without his having part
in the service. AS church clerk and
deacon, he was always at his post,
always ready to bear burdens, al
ways friend of every good cause,
always a warm friend to the poor
and needy, always liberal and set
ting good example for others to
follow. What tower of strength
and inspiration he was to his pastor
and army of friends. Quiet in his
manner, sane in his judgment and
conclusions, ready for every good
work, cheerful contributor to
every praiseworthy subject.
While our hearts are shrouded in
sorrow-hope, ever resourceful
hope-reveals the star pointing the
way to our Fathers many mansion
ed house, and voice seems to call
from far, Not dead but sleepeth"
and at rest with Jesus, who is The
way, the truth and the life"
Passed out of the shadows
Into purer light,
Stepped behind the curtain
Getting a clearer sight;
LAYING aside the burden
This weary mortal coil;
Done with the worlds vexations,
Done with it's tears and toll;
Tired of all earth's playthings,
Heart sick aid ready to sleep;
Ready to bid friends farewell,
Wondering why they weep,
Passing out of the shadow
Into\eternal day,
Why do we call it dying
This sweet going away"
To the wife and children we COM
mend the words of the Master Yet
little while, and ye shall see me-"