Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-12

RESOLUTIONS Adopted by the Bonri OF
MnhnScrs Of the bible Society of
Virginia.
THE Bible Society of Virginia. one Of
the oldest associations III this coun-
Try Tor tho dissemination of the truths
OF the Holy Bible. desires TO record its
profound sorrow and regret at the loss
"i ono OF it's oldest and most promi-
RlsANClI, whose active interest and
cooperation IN the work of the society
nas continued without interruption
I'd day. Of February, 1915. a, his resi-
fence IN this city in the eighty -hfth
%snr OF his age. sir. Branch was con
most earnest and faithful member
81 ms board, brought his children.
society. and at his death. IN the year
SsS. hi, son, the subject of this me-
mortal. succeeded Him on the board OF
mat his connection with the society.
i,rst as member. and subsequently on
We board shows z continuous service
OF nearly or quito thrcc-uuartcrs of the
IRE or the society which has only
recently celebrated the centennial Of
its organization.
respect and confidence Of this body. ~.
Vel as OF the community, and state:
John Patterson Branch - rrca, and
good man and earnest Christian has
passed from a sphere OF marked use
fulncss In this life 10 his eternal re-
ward, leaving to those behind him tho
example of a wcil-spcnt life. replete
with decide Of charity and love for his
John !. Branch possessed IN an un-
usual degree cicarncss and vigor of
MINI; even down Ia his last illness. a
broadncss % view, and wcll-balancod
judgment. which made him a safe adj
Visor VISOR IN the affairs, of business
IRE. which traits. combined with an
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tion. and high Christian character. on
dearen him to all who were pr!vilcR cd
10 enjoy his confidence
lie was al earnest. active and Jealous
'hristian, having In carly childhood
given his heart To his Saviour ana con
ncc,ed himself with tho Mc,hodist
a long ma cven;ful iifc. ma! with II
simpi" faith. served his MAKER, and i'm
quiet and unaffected manner used his
means his Influence, and his energies
10 promote the spread OF the gospel
a, home ana abroad, ana for the bet
,ermemt or MS community and for the
education OF the youth Of the land
Therefore. be (, resolved That this
society has Lost n most valuable mem
ready by his dil!rent attendance ut its
meetings aud hy his wise counscls nnd
"cttvo support To advance in every way
and among all people tho spread OF the
rosprl:
Tha; the passing of a man OF such
nttaiumcnts. and such usefulness in
nishcs lesson which we should MI
take to heart, and cndeavor to emulate
the example he has left us both rs n
man ana as n Christian,
That whilst we bow with submission
&c the VIII OF our Heavenly Father
who docth all things we'll. our brother
though dead, set speaks TO us through
his generous bcncfaC'ioNs To the church
ana TO the world. Illustrating in his
daily walk and conversation the prin-
ciples of our holy religion. which in
simple. child like faith he professed
and practiced:
That We tender to his bcreaved fam
lily ana friends our sinccrcst sympathy
In their Bttiiction. ana dcvoutlv prav
that orr Heavenly Father, who does
not willingly aiiiict and grievc the chill
drcn OF men, will overrule this blow
for the spiritual interests here and
hereafter or all who are exercised
thereby.
II Is further resolved That this nc
mortal OF our departed brother tie
spread upon the records of this society
and that n copy thereof be furnished
20 the bercaved family. and that il he
published In one Of Ihe newspapers In
this city.
JOHN 4. COKE.
}. CALVIN STEWART
JAMES W. NORRIS
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