Sixty years in Texas Page: 121 of 398
5 p. l., 384 p., incl. illus., plates, ports. front. (port.) 23 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
SIXTY YEARS IN TEXAS. 107
benevolent. As a Christian he was constant and
unmovable. As a preacher he was earnest, a clear
reasoner, and at times was almost overpowering in
pathos and eloquence. Was more successful in his
pulpit exercises than most men, as hundreds in this
and the adjoining counties can testify. He has more
fruits as a preacher, perhaps, than any minister in
this section of the county. Hundreds through his
instrumentality have been brought to Christ and
added to the Church of God.
He died as he had lived, in favor both with God
and man. He retained the full vigor and strength of
his intellect and reason until the very last moment
of his life.
The writer of this sketch was with him from
early in the day until he died at 8 p. m., conversed
with him much, in regard to his acceptance with
his Heavenly Father, and it is for the consolation
of his children and friends that I will say that from
the frequent interviews I had with him during his
long and painful sickness I never found him disposed
to murmur or complain. He often told me
he did not wish to choose whether he should live
or die; he loved his family and friends very much,
but he had a strong desire to be with Christ, and as
he was passing into the very jaws of death, and
while his children were weeping around him, he
called them to him, laid his hand upon each of their
heads and blessed them in the name of the God of
Jacob. Thus passed away from our midst one among
the very best men in all the land.
W. K. MASTEN.
TRIBUTE OF MR. JOSEPH MORGAN TO
REV. JAMES A. SMITH.
"'This is my beloved Son. Hear Him.'
"Such a truth! How grand! How glorious!
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Jackson, George. Sixty years in Texas, book, 1908; Dallas, Tex.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth20205/m1/121/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.