Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-19

~ supported from pulpit and plat
form. One might well apply to Dr.
Ecob Emerson's tribute to Samuel
Hoar: His character made him the
conscience of the community in
which he lived. And in many a town
it was asked. "What does Square
was a kind of meter of the degree Of
honesty in the country, by which on
each occasion it was tried and some
times found wanting."
The Golden Rule was for DR.. Ecob
the par of right business and social
relations. Many quite prosperous
corporations appeared to him morally
bankrupt. In this even judgment of
men he was, like the Hebrew proph-
cts. in advance of his times and in d
small minority. But he was no OPP
portunist; he stuck to the colors
when the fight seemed lost"
"Dr. Ecob was mcrciless towards
the drink evil over a period of so
years. Quite as Jealous as his stand
for righteousness was his quest of
truth. In the battle with error,
bigotrH and superstition, he was al
ways in the front line
He realized mans inalienabIe
right and privilege to do his own
thinking, and his clear vision of
truth led him over the top and beyond
the entertainments During all the
years Of his long ministry, he was
pressing forward Ground which he
took and held against a general chal-
lenge is considered common ground
To-Day The army has come up to the
ColOrs."
He rcjoiccd in the liberty of
thought and teaching afforded by
this church ana denomination lie
never was really at home in any
other. | believe through all his min
istry in varied fields he looked back
with sincere affection To this the
church of his first pastoratc. And
one OF the happiest experiences Of
his life was to receive your invita-
ton to return to its charge. He
brought to YOU 4 mind that was en-
flchcd by years Of ChriStlike service.
and strengthened by many n con-
flee with the foes of righteousness
and truth"
This beautiful tablet should ever
recall TO Your thought the friend and
pastor gone before. But this tablet
should do more than recall him. H..
your servant in spiritual things, was
still 4 ray from the Cncreatcd Light
Let us thank God who has manifested
himself to us in this his servant
who speaks to US in all holy and
noble men
The Holy Spirit lead him in
Chrstlike living; let the same spirit
lead us, Let us humble ourselves
before Him for our insensibility to
his divine guidance, and with new
affection and entire obedience let us
consecrate ourselves to Him from
whose fullness all that is beautiful
and glorious in the human soul and
in the universe is derived"
dwelling Of Tablet
The tablet was then unveiled by
Robert Gilbert Lcob, son of DR.. Ecob.
1t hangs on the wall a the right Of the
pulpit platform. The letters are in bias
relief on a dignifed background Of
dark bronze, and reads as follows:
JAMES HENRY ECOB, D. D.
l64t-192l
Ordained IN this church
October .. 1872
and its beloved pastor
1SI2-1SS1 and 191S-1920
man Of rare. personality, rroad
vision. spiritual insight. undaunt-
ed courage, and steadfast faith.
his massage was eXalting and his
life an inspiration.
His memorial shall not depart
away, and the congregation shall de-
clare his praise"
Flowers were placed upon table be-
fore the tablet, and flowers were
banked below the pulpit. Following
the benediction by Mr.. Folsom. the
congregation gathered about the lower
end of the church and. after viewing
the memorial, the services were adj
journed.