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Died, June 18th, in. Moorefield, W. Va.f Da-vjd H. Sherrard, son of Robert B. Sherrard, E?»q., iu the 25th year of his age.lie had much to live for, and was ambitious of an honorable and useful life. At school be was a faithful and successful student. Hesr.ent two years at Hampden Sidney College, where he did himself credit. Selecting the Daw as hisfrofession, he attended the summer school of 'rof. Minor at the University of Virginia. At the time of his death he was prosecuting his professional studies diligently, and at the same time teaching school and acting as county Superintendent of the Public Schools. Under his Lard and confining labors the seeds of disease developed which rapidly brought his young life to a close.His *' sun has gone down while it was yet day. But it was a golden setting, giving assurance of a bright rising. When Urst made aware that his end was near, he expressed surprise but not alarm. In answer to an inquiry as to his hope he replied, 1 have ray Saviour. He saved me when 1 was vainly trying to save myself, and he will not. forsake me now.” To a friend who inquired whether his weakness prevented meditation on his Saviour, he answered, I rue, I cannot meditate continually, but my faith is not interrupted, and when the wrae comes I shall bo sustained.” After lying for several hours unable to speak so as to be heard,hefathered strength and, speaking loud enough to ■e heard in the adjoining room, mid, My .Saviour is supporting me. 1 knew he would.— Come Lord Jesus, come quickly.” And Jesus came quickly, fulfilling his promise, I will come again and receive yon nnto myself; that where 1 am there ye may he also.” Pastor.
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Central Presbyterian
Richmond, Virginia, US
Wed, Jul 12, 1882
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