HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE EAST POINT BAPTIST CHURCH DEACON T. S. ROBERTSON Deacon T. S. Robertson was the only son of Duncan Robertson of Red Point . He united with the church during the great revival or 1874, and continued to be one of the church's most beloved and devoted mem¬ bers. Pure in speech and life, and honorable in all his dealings, he was a living example to the church and community of what real religion can do with a life fully yielded to its influence. His fine character and high ideals were appreciated by his fellow citizens of all denominations; and many local honors were bestowed upon him by different organizations. In his death, under painful circumstances (killed by a bull), the com¬ munity lost an intelligent and highly respected citizen and the church a beloved and devoted member. His funeral was attended by a larg; procession of friends and neigh¬ bors representing all classes and creeds in the community. His pastor, Rev. R. MacWalker , spoke of his pure and exemplary life, and compared him (1) to Jonathan, a choice Bible character who was always ready to help another, (2) to John the Baptist, in pointing others to Christ, (3) to John, the beloved disciple, who was loving to others and beloved of all, (4) to Nathaniel, in whose spirit there was no guile, and (5) to Stephen, "a man after God 's own heart." Then they laid him away in 43