The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
An Appreciation
DR., A. Nj. PHILLIPS


love hath no man than this, that mar
lay down his life for his friends" This
quotation might be paraphrased by say
ing, Greater love hath no man thar
this, that a man devote his life in serv
ing his friends" This applies to DIR. A
M. Phillips who devoted 48 years of his
life in serving others. 1t is easy tt
understand man laying down his life
for friend in a moment of sympathy
or passion, or patriotism, but for a mar
to devote his life to others without the
thought of remuneration to himself is
something else more than mere friend
ship or passion. 1t is unadulteratee
love. Friendship is usually limited tt
few individuals; it is the product oi
admiration and respect. Passion is fol
only a moment; while patriotism is gen
orally caused by public opinion. But
love is enduring; it will cause us te
overlook the shortcomings of others; il
will cause US to forgive those who
would treat US evilly.
DR.. Phillips was always ready to over
look our weakness. He judged people
for what they were, rather than by
their social prestige or by the amount
of material wealth they were able to
command. No one was more ready to
forgive and forget. No one was more
ready to help those who needed his SER
vice.
We loved DR.. Phillips because he loved
US. For nearly three generations he
served us faithfully as our family ply
sician, and he always showed his devo-
tion by answering our call when we
needed him most He visited US in our
, sickness even when he realized that he
would receive little or nothing for his
services. He was always honest in his
profession. He never took the attitude
that it was better to see his patient 60
by in hearse than to acknowledge his
' lack of knowing what to do. In his
profession, if he did not understand the
symptoms of the ailment, or if he
realized that he was not getting results
he did not hesitate to say so. This
frankness caused US to have the ut.
most respect for his ability as ply
sician. He considered his profession as
one in which honesty was the best poll
cy.
DR.. Phillips was a native of Yalobushs
county where he spent his childhood and
decided to become physician. After
completing his course in medicine, HI
settled in Alabama where he practicec
his profession for four years. He came
to the Eulogy community in Holme!
county in 1890 and remained with VI
until he answered the inevitable sum
mons Just why he choose our commun
ity in which to practice medicine is ;
mystery. Surely there were no prospect.
of great career. Or perhaps he rea
lized that careers are determined b,
faithful service to others and not il
terms of dollars. But no matter wha
caused him to choose our rural com
munity as his home, we shall Away
consider it an act of divinity.
DR.. Phillips was a member of tn
Methodist church. 1t is not possibl
for US to determine the inward religion
of anyone. 1t frequently happens tina
the one who makes the greatest outwar
| display is the biggest crook. But
mans religion is determined by un
selfishness, loyalty to those who nee
| friends, self-sacrifice in order tha
| otHeIS HlSHI ue HdpPy, anu PAShioe'ti
activities that will uplift his community
then DR.. Phillips was christian. Al
though the rain might fall fast and tn
cold winter wind might blow freely,
was unusual for him not to answer ca
when his professional skill was needed
He took an active part in activitie
that were for the betterment of his CON
munity. He served as trustee of tn
little local school before consolidate
of schools became so popular. He wa
an advocate of the Agricultural Hig
School of Holmes county which enable
scores of poor boys and girls to obtai
good high school education by the
! own efforts. He was one of those WI
took an active part in converting IL
t Holmes County Agricultural High Scho
into a Junior College that serves n
only serves Holmes but several a
/ Joining counties. He has rendered i,
4 valuable service as trustee of the A
ricultural High School and Junior Co
a lege. The deep well Of the Junior CO
n lege was named in honor of him
appreciation Of his services. He to-