Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-03
MEMORIAL TO DR.. CHARLES
WILLIAM LINK

+ The session of the Presbyterian
church desires 10 record their gen
uine sense of their great loss In the
Death of our beloved Brother and
seilow-elder. Dr.. Charles William
Link, which occurred on the even
ng Of the 23rd of July. 1919.
For many months prior TO his
ieath, DR.. Links health had been
&ch as to cause his friends much
rcasiness He was diligent bevond
his strength and exceedingly con
scientious in his devotion TO his
professional business. His patients
often felt that he was taxing his
energy toe far in his desire to re
lieye their discomforts, when by
rights he should have remained in
the auietness of his own home
We unite in the general verdict of
this community and the city, that
We have all suffered a serious loss
n the premature death of our
friend. He was a good citizen. intel
igent and painstaking in his efforts
10 inform himself upon all questions
Of public interest lie looked upon
gCod citizenship as Christian duty
nd not as a matter of craftsmanship
and perquisites. He was not obtru-
siye in respect to his views. but new
artheless, firm and positive in re
Fpect to his principles. He was a
man of public spirit and always
forward in his advocacy of every
movement which he felt to be for
he public veal Nor did his inter
EST oyaporate in mere words. He
ever stood ready and willing to
contribute his share in p oducing
results.
The Presbyterian church, how
ever, feels an especial interest In
his life as q Christian man. and a
member and office bearer in the
House of God which be loved. DR..
Link was deep'E interested in his
Office as an elder and sought to
magnify it. lie regarded Office not
as a mere compliment, a sinecure:
/ it meant responsibility. Office Il a
trust which he must faithfully al
minister as one who must give ac-
count of his stewardship. The Doc
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usefulness. He had become much
interested In the great movement of
awakening Of all Christcndom for a
right understanding of Gods stand
ard of Christian giving. He was
liberal because he gave cheerfully.
We greatly miss his activity in
seeking 10 arouse his own church
to a higher ideal of giving as an
essential element in all acceptable
Christian worship. lie himself
sought 10 honor the LORD with his
substance. Whilst We as a session
mourn the departure from Us OF
one whom we esteemed so highly
We yea bow in submission to the
VIII of Him who has the first claim
upon his life as upon our own. and
say from the heart-"Thy will be
done Yea, We rejoice for his sake
who now tastes the unalloyed plea,
sures which are found only al
Gods right hand. He now dwells in
that happy country where the in
habitant shall never say, 81 am
sick. BE thou faithful unto death
and [ will give thee a crown of
life"
To the beloved wife and the two
llitHe daughters whom he has left to
the loving care and sympathy OF
Christian friends, and to Him who
is a friend that sticketh closer than
Il brother, We ask the privilege OF
extending our sympathy and our
prayers. May the God of all peace
and comfort keep their hearts and
dninda in perfect peace
F.. N. WOODS,
D. II. DODD.
LIT Commitlee.