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thei,00pex-00,-a a in,000theted•ms! of am asII memobiam.The following articles of respect in memory of Charles E. Ward, Esq., ex-superintendent of the Central Presby-terian Sunday School, were unanimously adopted on Sunday, Sept. 9, by the Sun-day School:T9 tfw.Smtbiy School „f the Central Pres-hyteruirtUhurch.lour committee appointed to draft the testimonials of this Sunday School to the memory and worth of our former Superintendent, Charles E. Ward beg leave to report.That whereas our Heavenly Father, who doeth all things well, in his inscrut-lble Providence, has so suddenly removed irom the midst of his usefulness, and from the field of his labor,And whereas this bereavement is not lt;on fined to his family and friends, but extends to this whole community, and especially to the church and Hun day School of which he was so beloved a member. Therefore, while we so deeply mourn his departure, and so much need his wise counsel, cheerful work and will ing aid, yet we submit to the Divine will, and with our voice and hand bring our garlands to his grave. It is but a fitting tribute that we express our sense of the great loss sustained by his death. As a husband and a father, his family alone can fully feel it. As a brother and a neighbor, we all share it. To his family his solicitous care will be wanting at every turn, his loving words, unswerving faith and ready works now serve as their and our example. As such they will be cherished, for his was a life that lives after him. To the church aud the Sunday School he has given an example worthy of emulation, he cultiyated the talent given him and it was increased. His fidelity and constancy inspire us with more trust and diligence. With the utmost sincerity we cherish his memory, because of his administrative abilities in’ maintaining good order in our school, quickening a constant interest in its exercises, drawing lessons of instruction, and every day living from the Divine Word we studied; leading us by precept and example in the way of Christian life, strongly manifesting his faith by his works, and teaching us that “faith without works is dead.”He honor his memory for his integrity of character and honesty of action, his fidelity as a Christian disciple and teacher. Though dead he yet teaches us. We mingle our sympathit s and tears with the bereaved family, and desire a portion with them in the inheritance of his Christian memory. So we brought our floral cross to his obsequies, emblematic of the crown of rejoicing In tlj.e cross of Christ, in the light of which he so composedly and trustingly went down into the Valley and Shadow of Death, knowing that his Redeemer liveth.Therefore, resolved that as officers, teachers and scholars, we have sustained an irreparable loss. That we extend our heart felt sympathies and condolence to his afflicted family. That this report' be entered upon the Sunday School record.That a copy be presented to the family of the deceased. And that the Secretary furnish a copy thereof to the papers of the city for publication.hijufoiRespectfully submitted, E. L. Spangler, i R. E. Barber, I Committee.Mrs. W m. Demmond, )lettowiiwiilov
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Joliet Weekly Sun
Joliet, Illinois, US
Sat, Sep 29, 1877
Page 6
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