HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE EAST POINT BAPTIST CHURCH

the fiftieth year since the pastor received his license to preach from the Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island Church. A short time after they re- tired from the active work of the pastorate and made their home in the beautiful university district of Seattle. Here he kept up his literary pursuits and Bible teaching, published many of his fine literary and de- votional productions, and assisted in writing this history of his home church.

In the midst of these activities the summons came, Feb. ZIst, 1932, for him to lay down his pen and enter into the joy of his Lord in glory. He departed with the Bible he had used since his ordination, forty-seven years before, clasped in his hands. A beautiful "Appreciation” by Rev. M. D. Lynn indicates Mr. Ford’s place in the minds and hearts of the peo- ple who knew him best. He says:

"His passing was as ideal as his life was extraordinary. With his home adjoining the University grounds he became a familiar figure on the campus, in the library and in the lecture halls. The environment suited him as he was always a student. In his pastorates he was called upon for all kinds of service, and no matter what he was called to do he more than fulfilled the peoples, expectations. He taught the young married peo- ples" class of the University church and they held a memorial service for him on the Sunday following his coronation. All told how much he helped them. In the church it was the same, all say they are richer spiritually because of Mr. Ford‘s life

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—H. G. M. MRS. EVELINE FRASER FORD

She was born at North Lake. P_ E. I._. attended the public school. studied at Acadia Seminar\' and New England Conservatory of lVlusic. She was possessed of natural qualities that fitted her for the many sided and responsible position of a minister‘s wife. She was a student of the scriptures and possessed unusual gifts as a public speaker. She often occupied the pulpit when her husband was absent or ill. and was fre~ (.uently sought to address public gatherings and women‘s conventions. She was a soul winner and helped many a troubled seeker to find the Saviour. She was beloved in all the churches where her husband was pastor. As a wife and mother she was an example to all and "her chil- dren rise up and call her blessed.H

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