Pike County Churches - James L. Jones Resolution of Death
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    The following is a resolution from ALABAMA BAPTIST concerning the death of James L. Jones, minister at 
Salem Baptist Church at Brundidge. I would like very much to know 
if there is a tombstone for James L. Jones at Salem. His father, Rev. Hardy Jones of Chilton County, AL, wrote in 
his journal that he attended his funeral at Brundidge.
    Elizabeth Jones Collins     Thymebe4@aol.com 


            Resolution - Whereas, God, in his wise providence has seen proper to remove our beloved pastor, Jas. L. Jones; 
and whereas, as an undershepherd and as a faithful and devoted ambassador for Christ, he endared himself to us by ties 
that waxed stronger and still stronger ans those noble virtues, which do beautifully adorn the Christian character, 
developed and shone out in all their beauty of holiness.  It was then that we began to love and appreciate Bro. Jones 
as a self-sacrificing advocate of the Master's cause abroad, and as an ardent co-worker with us in building up the 
church at this place.

            Although his stay with us was of short duration, yet his walk as a Christian, his conversation as a minister, and 
his genial association with all men, bringing his church close to him, securing the love and good will of all Christians and 
commanding the respect of the world, so much so that all with one accord could exclaim, there walks "the man of God." 
Therefore, be it resolved -

1. That we bow in humble submission to this sore dispensation of God's providence, remembering that he doeth all things well.

2. That with feelings of deepest sympathy and Christian condolence for the bereaved companion and precious little 
children and grief stricken father and relatives, we say Weep not, but look through these dark clouds with faith to 
that happy and triumphant reUnion of church and pastor, husband and wife, father and son, where parting is no more.

3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the ALABAMA BAPTIST for publication and the same be recorded 
upon the church record.

Respectfully submitted.

H.A. McLane,

G. Hendrick,

T.J. Carlisle, Committee.

Resolutions read and adopted by Salem Baptist Church at Brundidge, Ala., July 2, 1892.  

P.M. Callaway, Pastor pro tem

 

Alabama Baptist, 21 Jul 1892.  Copy in possession of compiler.