all was a man of highest integrity. " The memory of the just is blessed."
Because this man is dead who stood so close to me
Through many happy years. Because his heart beat true
For all mankind in joy or rue,—the hidden Christ in all to see
That was his aim; therefore no tears can fall.
I lift mine eyes serene to that blessed land
"Where our dead live; a radiant band
Knowing no death but life continual.
Because this man is dead I thank my God
That he once lived to glorify earth's load.
—Frances P. Corning.
The following words were spoken at the funeral of John Edwards by Rev. Thomas Walker, Appleton, Wisconsin:—
"I esteem it a privilege to speak a few words in reference to our departed friend.
My acquaintance with him was brief, only for the past two or three years, when I used to meet him on my visits to the Edwards' family. He was of a gentle and retiring disposition, yet very social, and sought to make it pleasant for every one about him. Of a good memory, he had a mind well stored with substantial information, was well posted in English and American History. He had more than ordinary conversational powers, was a careful reader, and evidently a student all his life.
He had a firm unwavering faith in the word of God; his mind was open to all additional light from human sources; he never compromised in word or deed, in any way, the teachings of the Bible."
O'r "Drych," Mawrth 24, 1904.
{{c|Adgofion am Deulu Nodedig.
Gan y Parch. John D. Davies, Spring Green, Wis.
Gwelais lythyr dipyn o amser yn ol yn rhoddi hanes am farwolaeth John Edwards, Rosendale, yn nghyd ag eraill. Cyffyrddodd hyn yn drwm a'm teimlad, canys nid oeddwn wedi clywed ei fod yn sal. Yr oeddwn yn adnabyddus iawn a Mr. Edwards pan oeddwn yn by w yn Rosendale. Y tro cyntaf y gwelais
