The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-08-24


Born at Barnwell. S. c., Feb
ruary 2, 1852, died ST. t,lizaheth's s
Hospital. Richmond, Va, June i.
1921. Baptized by Er. ". j..
Thomas at Greenviile. S. c.. April
.. 1871 Assumed the pastorate of
the Baptist cl .'cil of sumter, jan
ualy !. 1875, assigned July I, 1914.
Such is a S.ief historical state
ment of one taaGods noblernen. To
be privileged Sf serve his Master in
one church foW "a period of 80 years
Ii life of few mee The brevity of his
biography is The most eloquent
tribute to tie worthiness Of his
life.
He has not nnly entered upon an
immortality beyond stars. but he
has LEFT behin6 him an earthly i'm
mortality. fo:' one can never Gle
who lives in the hearts Of his
friends.
He lives in the hearts of his
! friends hecau:@" OF his genial dispo-
sition. his easy approach and his
loving heart.
In order shat we may record
some Of the specific qualities that
so greatly cntseared him to his
friends. we have written down at
random those things which appeal
ed most stron;ely TO us. An equally
long list could be made by many
others cf his fricncs who loved hinn
so well and l>now Why they loved
him.
He always treated his friends
cordially anG. when one Of his
; friends asked him a question, he
was sure of a courteous reply.
His heart ogerAowcd with con-
Germ for human happiness. and he
I had an abiding consideration for
the rights and feelings of others.
JIe was never happier than when
rendering assistance to others. and
never more grateful than when he
himself was the recipient Of some
act of kint,IleGS.
He vas able to soc to the very
heart Of things and had q deep
and dynamic diScernment Of the
things Of Goa.
He was gifted in the power OF
words. had a clear and lofty speech
and wealta Of picturesque Ian
suage: vas !" graceful lotter-writ-
er:: had pleasing knack Of express
sion, unique literary cha"m and a
remarkable readiness OF repartee
His genius sllone in his conver-
sation, charmed everyone with
whom. he t&;i5cd and fused the
thoughts of eAhers into his o"'n.
BY his sifsA of leadership and
power of pe,.a 'asion. he was at al
times the ID vins wheel of oul
church v
BY always splacing the most IA
vorahle cons: ruction upon every
act of the members of his congre-
cation, he became to all of them
q source of genuine delight.
While his charm OF manner could
rot fail 10 delight cultivated aud
ience. his candor carried conviction
and disarmcd his critics.
Efficient in the highest degree
and remarkably resourcefuI. h
executed with fidelity and effec-
tjveness anything entrusted to his
care.
He had a qucnchlesS zeal in be-
half of the old preachers and Ia
bored for them INCREASINGLY. IL
also toiled. unapplauded. among the
poor. lie advocated the education
of the negro and worked siren
uous;y to this end.
His conde; aation OF some men
and certain s practices. While fre-
quently causA. was always in good
faith and " the best intention.
He was = olarly. accurate III
word. thonsH and deed. and vas
exceedingly & oroush in everything
that he unde& ook
He had a 2lssion for high ideal
is:1l was free from covetousn"ss
and a!arie". was a great believer
in democrae, and in mind and
heart was World patriot.
Above all. IA" was a man. Of God.
teaca;ns ami living the doctrine of
our Lord aud Savior. Jesus Christ
in simplicity and in truth.
Wa Gamer too warmly aXpreSS