Obituaries: J. W. Lair and George Sandborn

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 21, 1916

Obituaries: J. W. Lair and George Sandborn

WE publish in this number the obituary of Elder J. W. Lair. Brother Lair was one of our earnest, faithful workers, and we feel confident that he rests in a bright hope of the resurrection morning. The same column also gives a notice of the death of Brother George Sandborn. Elder A. R. Sandborn, president of the New Jersey Conference, who is the father of George, in referring to the death of his son, in a letter to this office says: “There are some things worse than death, for the Lord pronounced a blessing upon those who died in the Lord. So we in this hour of trial can say, The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord. Nearly twenty-five years ago George was given to us, and we had looked to him, our only son, as a comfort in old age. We did the best we could in training him for the cause of God. It will not be long until we shall see him in the clouds with our Saviour. What a gathering that will be!” Yes, as Brother Sandborn says, what a gathering that will be for the saints of God! Every mourner may look forward to that hour in trust and confidence. The great Friend of our loved ones holds the key of death and the grave, and when the glad hour of release comes, he will unlock the tomb, and his sleeping children will come forth to a glorious immortality; and we are fast hastening to that hour of deliverance. Let us stay our souls upon the promises of God.