. A consecrated life; a sketch of the life and labors of Rev. Ransom Dunn, D. D., 1818-1900. will be reconciled, and waituntil my change comes. And then he would add : The experiences of old age and accompanyingdisease shall not be cause for complaint or mur-muring. The will of the Lord be done. Hewas far from being useless or laid aside, how-ever. In the home his patient, cheerful life wasa silent but powerful influence, and his advice asmuch sought as ever. In the church where heattended most regularly he was esteemed highlyby pastor and people, and in the Monday minis-ters meeting his couns
. A consecrated life; a sketch of the life and labors of Rev. Ransom Dunn, D. D., 1818-1900. will be reconciled, and waituntil my change comes. And then he would add : The experiences of old age and accompanyingdisease shall not be cause for complaint or mur-muring. The will of the Lord be done. Hewas far from being useless or laid aside, how-ever. In the home his patient, cheerful life wasa silent but powerful influence, and his advice asmuch sought as ever. In the church where heattended most regularly he was esteemed highlyby pastor and people, and in the Monday minis-ters meeting his counsel was appreciated. Hispresence in prayer meeting whenever he wasable to attend was considered an inspiration, andhis remarks and prayers an uplifting his death many were the expressions ofregard from those who had known him even fora short period, such as these : We have agreater sense of Christian duty and a strongerfaith because of his life here. It was a strong,helpful life ; it was a privilege to have knownhim if only for a short time. His benign, 263 A CONSECRATED LIFE. Grandpa Dunn. noble face will always be a picture in memorysportrait gallery, Holy influence radiated fromhim ; he was as one who was always in touchwith the hem of the Masters garment. 2fi4 CLOSING DAYS The pen could still be used, if weakness andcircumstances did not allow of much preaching,and while he felt that the results were lesssatisfactory than formerly others felt that thearticles from his pen were as direct and forcefulas ever, and one editor said that his last copy,written the week that he died, was clear anddistinct and free from error as on previous occa-sions. His last published article was a brief oneon the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood ofMan, and was logical and strong and enjoyed hearing others preach, and tookpleasure in telling the preacher when he hadgiven a good sermon, and in speaking of it toothers. This desire to be helpful by encourage-ment was chara
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