Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-14
SET IS
GIVEN CHURCH
AS MEMORIAL
Family Of Late Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Campbell Make Gift To
FIRST Baptist Congregation.

Impressive memorial services for
the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Campbell were held at the First
Baptist church yesterday, sponsor
ed by the children of the deceased
couple. The services were ar
ranged as a surprise to the mem
bers of the congregation. A COM
plete pulpit set, consisting of five
massive oak chairs. upholstered in
leather, large pulpit desk, a COM
munion table and two flower ned
estals were presented to the
church.
Rev. ]. Clark Granger, represent
ing the family, presented the me-
mortal pieces, which were accept
ed on behalf Of the board of trus-
tees by the chair, Dr.. F. II. First
Rev. H. c. First read a set of reso-
buttons on the death of the two
faithful members of the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell had been
members of the church for over SO
years. Mr.. Campbell, who died
May 5, 1918, and who had served
as a state representative, was a
deacon in the church for rs years,
and trustee for % years. He was
chairman of the board Of trustees
for many years. Mrs. Campbell
died in April, 1917.
The sermon yesterday, which was
adapted to the services, was on the
subject, Their Work Shall Fol-
low Them" The scripture refer
ence was Rev. 14;13.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell, who made the gift of
yesterday possible, are John, Sam,
Charles and William Campbell and
Mrs. Alice M. Gallagher. Follow
ing is the program for the SER
vices:
voluntary-Mrs. G. E. Sherman.
Silent prayer.
Holy, Holy, Holy"
Invocation and Gloria.
Responsive Reading.
Hymn, He Lives"
Scripture.
Prayer and Response.
Vocal Solo-William Davies.
Offertory.
Anthem, THE Sun Shall Be No
More"-Choir.
Dedicatory Services.
Sermon-Rev. ]. Clark Granger.
Anthem, 'Brest the Wave, Chris
tan
Benediction.
Following is the resolution read
by Rev. H. c. First and unanimous
~ adopted by the church.
''When the patriarch Jacob was
leaving his home and kindred, seek
ing a home with the kindred of his
mothers family, wearied on the
Journey, he gathered stones for his
pillow as he sought sleep at night
fall AS he slept he dreamed that
a ladder extended from earth to
heaven and angels were ascending
and descending. When he awoke
from his sleep he was conscious
that he was in the very presence
of God and knew it not, Gathering
the stones which had served him
for a pillow he erected them as a
monument and witness of Gods
providence and protection.
memorials in all ages have
served to recall events and person
ages; have served to encourage
and inspire.
To-day we have the unparalleled
privilege of dedicating a memorial
to our beloved Brother and Sister
Campbell. Through the kindness
of the sons and daughters we have
this constant reminder of the de-
voted and consecrated lives of their
father and mother.
For upwards of 80 years our
Brother Thomas Campbell and
wife walked in the fellowship of
this church. For many years he
served as deacon andl trustee.
e AS the dew to thet blossom, the
bud to the tee,
AS the scent to the nose, are those
memories to- you. and and me-
eIn loving remembrance this me-
mortal is placed in this church by
the heirs Of our beloved brother and
sister.
q There are moments in life that
we never forget,
Which brighten as time steals
away.
They give a new charm to the hap
piest lot,
And they shine on thes gloom Of the
Ioneliest day
sResolved by the First Baptist
church of Rock Island that we
hereby express our sincere thanks
and appreciation to the! kind donors
for this beautiful memorial.
- When time who steals our years
away
Shall steal our pleasures, too,
The memory of the past will stay
And half our joys renew.
seThis memorial will ever recall
to US the faithful and -consecrated
lives it enshrines. And the kind
donors have our heartfelt and last
ing appreciation and thanks"
NEGRO PARTY rs