The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . he was a Landmark Baptist, he loved devotedly all Dr. Rufus C. Burleson. 69i Christs people, whether Protestant or Catholic. But he wasnever ashamed of his religion or of being a Baptist. In theforests, in log cabins, in palatial halls, every man recognizedin him an humble, devoted Christian and a Baptist. Whocan ever estimate the influence of such a man in a new andformative state of society as Texas was in 1839 to 1873 ! Thelast ten years of his life was devoted to r
The life and writings of Rufus CBurleson, DD., LLD., containing a biography of DrBurleson by HonHarry Hayens; . he was a Landmark Baptist, he loved devotedly all Dr. Rufus C. Burleson. 69i Christs people, whether Protestant or Catholic. But he wasnever ashamed of his religion or of being a Baptist. In theforests, in log cabins, in palatial halls, every man recognizedin him an humble, devoted Christian and a Baptist. Whocan ever estimate the influence of such a man in a new andformative state of society as Texas was in 1839 to 1873 ! Thelast ten years of his life was devoted to religious duties, read-ing the Bible, meditations, prayer and preaching. On the10th of December, 1873, in his 82nd year, he fell asleep inJesus, as gently as sinks the gale when storms are over. Maythe noble example of Rev. and Hon. R. E. B. Baylor live inthe affectionate remembrance of Texas Baptists. May theLord raise us up many such men as Wm. M. Tryon and R. Baylor and their co-laborers, and may the glory of theNew Guard excel the glory of the Old Guard, is my earn-est prayer. ELDER NOAH T. N. T. BYAES. This name justly deserves a prominent place among thepathfinders and foundation builders7 of Texas Baptists. For,though an uneducated man, he did in his sphere a glorious 696 The Life and Writings of work not surpassed by Baylor, Tryon, Huckins, or any otherman. He aided and was largely instrumental in organizingthree associations, covering at that time all Western Texasand sixty churches. And his name and Christian laborsshould ever be held dear by every Baptist. He was born in South Carolina, May 17th, 1808. Hisparents were pious, but poor, and unable to give him an educa-tion beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. But he usedthis limited education for great and glorious purposes duringhis long and useful life. He was converted when sixteenyears old, and felt a strong desire to exhort sinners and leadthem to Christ. But his education was so limited he couldnot
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