Kansas. During his residence in Los Angeles, he familiarized himself with church life, found many friends, had much to enjoy, and continued to work for Christ as strength permitted. In December, he lost his voice and during the last six months of his life never spoke above a whisper. He was not very hopeful of his recovery, yet was trustful, and three weeks before he died in 1895 wrote to his brother, — “God sustains, and all seem well for the future — no fear — no doubt, and hopeful peace. All is well, whichever way it goes.” And again he wrote, “I have great peace and abiding comfort in Jesus. It is wonderful.” He was conscious to the last, and as he felt that life was passing away, in reply to the question, “Have you any fear of death now?” He answered, “Why, no, I am going home to be with Jesus,” and calmly his spirit passed to rest. His body was brought to Granville Ferry and laid away there, awaiting the resurrection of the just.

He leaves a widow and five children. The son and servant, whose soul was in his Master’s Church and Kingdom, has been called in the midst of his days from the service he loved, to the rest for which he labored.”27

I kev. Aquila Lucas ‘ Ledrd Coll.

REV. AQUILA LUCAS 1875 - 1878

“The Rev. Aquila Lucas, son of John and Mary Fletcher Lucas, was born in Old Weston, Huntingdonshire, England in 1847. He inherited the rich legacy of godly parentage. It is not suprising therefore, that, before the age of sixteen he became a Christian of clearly defined experience. His ambition to make the most of his redeemed life was manifest in his zealous pursuit of an education. While yet

busily engaged with his father in the tailoring business, he managed by private ar-

27 Minutes of the Methodist Conference, I895.

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