we look back over the many years of his ministry we are amazed at the work he accomplished. Personally I found him a true brother and friend, and for the fourteen years I have known him I realized the thoroughness of his convictions, the solidity of his friendship, the charm of his personality and the power of his Christianity. his faith often tried, yet he rejoiced a hope and at the close of his ministerial career with his work accomplished surely St. Paul’s victorious exclamation was his, Thanks be unto God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. The bustle and toil of active warfare is now changed into peace and rest. What a change. I hear no more the busy beat of time or fluttering pulse nor does one moment seem to differ from the rest, it is the lull of eternity.

Priest of God well done

Rest from thy loved employ

Thy battles fought, thy victories won Enter thy Master’s joy.

After the interment the Masonic service with its beauty and solemnity was rendered by Worshipful Grand Master J. Profitt and Grand Chaplain J.A. Winfield, assisted by all the brethren present.

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