Good Night

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 10, 1910

Obituaries

Good Night

Sleep on, beloved! sleep, and take thy rest; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour’s breast, We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best — Good night.

Calm is thy slumber as an infant’s sleep; No more shalt thou awake to toil and weep; Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep — Good night.

Until the shadow from the earth is cast, Until the sheaves are gathered in at last, Until the twilight gloom is overpast — Good night.

Until the Easter glory lights the skies, Until the dead in Jesus shall arise, And he shall come, but not in lowly guise — Good night.

Until made beautiful by love divine, Thou in the likeness of thy Lord shall shine, And he shall bring that glorious crown of thine— Good night.

Only “good night,” beloved! not farewell! A little while, and all the saints shall dwell In hallowed union, indivisible — Good night.

Until we meet again before God’s throne, Clothed in the spotless robes he gives his own, Until we know even as we are known — Good night.

—Selected.

TANNER.—Roy Norman Tanner, only son of Brother and Sister Emmet Tanner, died at Moline, Ill. Roy was a bright and affectionate child, and though little more than eighteen months old, was the sunshine of the home. Funeral services were held at the house, the writer speaking from 2 Kings 4:26. L. D. SANTEE.

FREEMAN.—Died recently at Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Rhoda Freeman, aged fifty-nine years. Sister Freeman was born in England, but came to this country early in life. Here she accepted present truth, and became a faithful follower of the Master. She was laid to rest in Kalamazoo, Mich., to await the resurrection of the just. C. A. HANSEN.

GEIGAS.—Minnie Geigas was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 1, 1884, and died in Pasadena, Cal., Sept. 25, 1910, aged 26 years, 8 months, and 24 days. She was married in 1908 to Robinson P. Kaul, who, with one sister, is left to mourn. From the age of fifteen she had been a consistent member of the church; and her friends here, with those in her girlhood’s home, treasure the memory of her life, and mourn her untimely death. The funeral services were conducted in Los Angeles, by the writer. B. R. FULLMER.

LUNGER.—Lucinda Perry Lunger was born in the State of New York, Sept. 17, 1830, and died Oct. 15, 1910, at her home near Lake Odessa, Mich. She accepted the first angel’s message when a child, and with others confidently expected the Saviour at that time. Her interests have always been centered in the second advent, and she has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from its beginning. Her friends laid her away with the knowledge that she was ever a faithful Christian, and an earnest advocate of the views she held. She leaves two daughters to mourn. S. E. WIGHT.

WEBBER.—Died at Melrose, Mass., Oct. 12, 1910, after an illness of three months, Sister Alada Edgett Webber, widow of Elder Reuel R. Webber. Being a trained nurse, Mrs. Webber devoted her widowed life to the care of the sick. Overwork and long hours led to her last illness. She was faithful, earnest, and trustful in her Christian experience. She often expressed her entire resignation to the will of God, and her bright hope of having a part in the kingdom of Christ. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. The remains were taken to Riverside, N. B., for interment. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. C. Carey (Baptist). G. B. STARR.

EDWARDS.—Otto Hopkins Edwards was born at Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 1, 1854; and was killed by a falling log, Sept. 1, 1910, at Britania Beach, British Columbia. He had been a faithful Seventh-day Adventist for many years. Dec. 25, 1877, he was married to Mary Greenway. She and seven children are left to mourn their great loss, but not as those without hope; for they fully expect to meet their loved one at the first resurrection. Brother Edwards’s only plans for his family were that they should all have a part in the closing work of the message. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. G. Walker. F. H. CONWAY.

METCALF.—Brother E. W. Metcalf was born in Hancock County, West Virginia, Sept. 21, 1844, and died at Mount Vernon, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1910, aged sixty-six years and eighteen days. He was married to Mahala Robinson, Aug. 4, 1870, and, with his companion, accepted the third angel’s message about one year later. He led a faithful and consistent Christian life, being a great church worker, a regular attendant at the mid-week prayer-meetings, and a devoted and successful canvasser. He was the father of twelve children, and is survived by his wife, two daughters, and seven sons. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother O. F. Butcher, in the Mount Vernon College chapel. His home had been in West Virginia until recently, when he moved to Mount Vernon; but at his request, interment was made in the Mount Vernon cemetery. F. H. ROBBINS.

LEDINGHAM.—Minnie Belle Ledingham, daughter of William and Maria Ledingham, died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 13, 1910, aged 17 years, 2 months, and 29 days. During the brief span of her life, Minnie won many warm friends by her cheerful disposition and unselfish devotion to others. At her request, prayer was several times offered in her behalf; but he who, in his wisdom, metes out all our changes for us, knows best, and we bow in humble submission to the divine will. “He Knows,” and “Sometime We’ll Understand,” were feelingly rendered by the Sabbath-school choir, of which she was a member. The funeral, which was held in the Tabernacle, was largely attended, and many beautiful floral tributes expressed the tender love of sorrowing friends. The services were conducted by Elder E. W. Farnsworth, assisted by Elder S. D. Hartwell and the writer. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.

Life Sketch of Elder J. F. Pogue

JAMES FRANKLIN POGUE was born in Fountain County, Indiana, March 1, 1867, and died Oct. 2, 1910, at Cleveland, Tenn., aged 43 years, 7 months, and 2 days. When a young child, he removed with his parents to Hutchinson, Minn. Here, at the age of thirteen, with his parents, he accepted present truth. At the age of nineteen he entered the canvassing work, in which he remained for six or seven years. A part of this time he was State agent of Minnesota. He was a successful canvasser, and the Lord gave him evidence of his call to the work. In 1893, with his brother, he introduced the sale of our literature in the Bermuda Islands, and some fruit of his labor is still seen there, several persons having accepted the truth through the sale of these books. Shortly after his return from the Bermudas, he entered the gospel ministry, and in 1895 was married to Katie M. Knapp. A number of years of successful ministry followed as a laborer in the Minnesota Conference; and in June, 1900, he was ordained at Anoka, Minn.

For many years Elder Pogue suffered from chronic indigestion, but by careful living and a determined spirit he was able to keep up his work. In response to an earnest call from the brethren in the South, he came to Tennessee in 1906, and conducted a successful tent effort in Knoxville. The following January he was elected president of the Cumberland Conference, which office he held for three successive years, and was chosen for the fourth time, but was unable to serve, because of illness contracted at Johnson City, where he was holding a series of meetings during the summer of 1909. On the advice of his brethren, he took a furlough, and spent some time at the sanitarium at Graysville, Tenn. Here he received treatment which did him much good. This was followed by a trip to northern Minnesota, where it was hoped he would regain his health. During the winter months, he became much better, and returned to Cleveland in the spring. Soon the disease returned, and he was again taken to the Graysville Sanitarium, where he received careful attention; but in spite of all, the disease continued to make headway. During his long illness, he clung to life, that he might again resume his labors in the cause he loved. Those who know Elder Pogue best will remember that his entire purpose was to hasten the carrying of the gospel to all the world. Before the worst stage of his disease appeared, he expressed himself in the following words to his wife: “Come what may, God has forgiven my sins, and I am ready to go.” Recognizing that there was a possibility of his not regaining his health, he selected the fortieth psalm to be read at his funeral, also choosing verses 6, 8, 9, 10, of this same psalm as the basis of remarks to be made. The funeral was conducted at the Adventist church at Cleveland, by Elder J. B. Locken, from Knoxville, assisted by Elder F. G. Stanley and the writer.

Elder Pogue leaves a mother, several brothers, two sisters, a wife, and three children, besides a host of friends, to mourn. We laid him to rest with the full assurance that he will arise in the first resurrection. M. B. VAN KIRK.