History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . d Louis A. Kirtland, of Poland, Ohio. The following are the words of one of Dr. Sandsclose associates, and are here quoted for the view theygive of the esteem in which he was held by those whowere in a position to fairly judge his usefulness: It is only within the last few years that the Churchhas been awake to the full value of Dr. Sands and toits indebtedness to him. His masterful conduct of thelarge interests under the charge of the Board of Pub-lication showed how thoroughly competent
History of Pittsburgh and environs, from prehistoric days to the beginning of the American revolution .. . d Louis A. Kirtland, of Poland, Ohio. The following are the words of one of Dr. Sandsclose associates, and are here quoted for the view theygive of the esteem in which he was held by those whowere in a position to fairly judge his usefulness: It is only within the last few years that the Churchhas been awake to the full value of Dr. Sands and toits indebtedness to him. His masterful conduct of thelarge interests under the charge of the Board of Pub-lication showed how thoroughly competent and relia-ble and serviceable he was. He had talents thatwould have made him prosperous in the commercialworld. He came behind in no gift that belongs tosuccess. But all was placed ^villingly at the disposalof the cause of Christ. Beyond this, he was a manthat had understanding of the times, to know whatIsrael ought to do. His foresight and insight andpractical wisdom were recognized by the General As-sembly, and he was appointed to serve in many im-portant capacities. In all the courts of the Church. ?{-ua^ J ^rc- .Vy ^^^^ BIOGRAPHICAL 33 he distinguished himself. As a parliamentarian whocould cut his way through a tangle of conflictingpropositions, as an authority in ecclesiastical law, asa logical debater, and as a broad-minded, discerningcounselor, he was second to none, and his brethrentrusted his influential leadership. Arrested, seeminglyin the completeness of his work, when his eye was notdim nor his natural force abated, shall we ask, Whereis the providence of God? Not if the teaching ofJesus is accepted. Is it not rather a sharp reminderthat the ways of God are beyond mortal fathoming,that they are wrapped in a mantle of mystery. In anhour like this, amidst the hush which falls on theheart, the admonition is that we must trust God. Hisis the larger view for our friend; His is the deeperthought; His is the grander plan. In His love andwisdom let us rest. For Dr.
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