The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-05-13
the great divide and sit down by the
= River of I life To study war no more

the great divide and sit down by the
River Of Life to study war no more.
We gather, today, to lift our
hearts and bow our heads IN submis-
sion to Him who knows and does the
best for His loving trusting ones.
Just two months and two days to
] the date Of his death, Rev. Joseph S.
Strong had lost his beloved wife, not
having time to become consoled over
the sad demise Of his best earthly
friend, he, too, was called to give up
lfe's weary tolls. Saturated with
I bitter anguish to come to a coludless
cline, a haven of rest where Jesus
wipes away all tears from the eyes
: OF His children, and consoles them
with the heavenly attractions, on MAY
50 IN Sioux City, Iowa, after having
delivered short sermon. According
70 request he answered to roll call on
nigh without chance to say fare
! well. 80
Whereas, the grim monster in his
unsuitable lust has snatched from our
midst the soul Of our esteemed and
well beloved brother; and
Whereas, his unexpected departure
from this vale of tears has brought
unrestrained grief and bitter anguish
, TO the hearts of the members of Como
Temple No. 1913, I. B. P. E. W., who
feel keenly his loss, we bow in hum
Bile submission to the Providence of
the Almighty, remembering that all
Things work together for good to
those who love the Lord. Be it fur
ther resolved, that we extend our pro
found sympathy to members of the
entire family in their sad hour of be-
reavement, and commend them to the
care OF our Heavenly Father whose
ever vigilent eye is on the sparrow
and we know He watcheth thee. ~
Resolved, further, that a copy Of
these resolutions be sent to the be-
reaved family and a copy be inserted
on the records of Como Temple.
Respectfully, a
NATALIE JOHNSON.
Resolutions from the conference
read by G. H. Miller.
At regular session Of the St.
Paul District Conference held at
Sioux City, Iowa, May 4, 1922, at
Malone y Chapel, by order of said con
ference we hereby submit the follow
ing preamble and resolutions: =
Whereas, it has pleased our
Heavenly Father to remove from our
midst our late brother and co-worker
IN the service of our Lord and Saw
Jour- Jour, Jesus Christ, Rev. Jas. S.
Strong; and - -. -:
Whereas, the intimate relations
held by our deceased brother with
the members of this conference as
devoted and earnest minister of the
gospel, deem it proper that we
should place on record as mark Of
our appreciation Of his service to the
conference and humanity, and his
merit as Christian gentleman: be it
:, Resolved, that while we bow in
humble submission to the will of the
Most High, we do not the less mourn
for our brother who was so suddenly
called from labor to reward.
Resolved. that in the death of Rev.
Joseph S. Strong the church, the con
ference, and the city of ST. Paul,
loses a brother always active and
Jealous of the work of the Lord, did
the best he could to help and cheer
his fellowmen and to advance the in
terest Of the A. M. E. church and the
Kingdom of God. Devoted to it's well
fare and prosperity, an honest and
upright citizen whose virtues en-
deared him, not only to his brethren
and sisters of his own church and
connection but to all his fellow citi-
zens, and our great city mission pre-
sided over by that God-fearing~ man,
Brother Mcfarland.
Resolved, that the conference ten
ders it's heartfelt sympathy to the
remaining family and relatives, Of
our deceased brother in this our sad
affection. --r- =
Resolved, that the Bishop, P: E.,
and as many Of the steward and lay
delegates as possible Of the St. Paul
District Conference attend the fu-
neral services to pay their last trib-
ute of respect to his memory.
Resolved, that these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of the con-
ference, and copy of them be sent
to the family Of our deceased brother.
Signed, 49,. .
RI. REV. LEVY j. COPPIN,
~ Bishop.
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