EXTRACTS FROM A MEMORIAL SERMON,
BY REV. R. GWESYN JONES, D. D., FROM 2 TIM. 4: 7, 8.
He strove to remove the obstructions out of religion's way. He believed in removing the stones. His character is shown more clearly here than anywhere else. He earnestly and persistently fought three great evils: slavery, strong drink and tobacco. The anti-slavery movement forms a very interesting and highly instructive chapter in the history of America. The struggle was long and determined. Dr. Everett took side with the anti-slavery movement, and did all in his power to secure the liberty of the slave. Wonderful as it may appear to us to-day, he was violently persecuted. At one time his horse was sheared, and other indignities were frequently heaped upon him.
He was a distinguished laborer in the temperance cause. Mauy were greatly annoyed at his temperance efforts. They said, on going to church, "Mr. Everett will give us a cup of cold water," and some would get up and walk out when he would be discussing the principles of temperance. However, he persevered, and both by precept and example tried to get all to abandon their drinking habits.
He did all in his power to persuade those he met not to use tobacco. Sometimes he succeeded. Men were generally ashamed of it in his presence. His fight was a fair fight. He went on with quiet dignity and even temper. He aimed to persuade men rather than compel them. He was essentially a man of peace. Though a great reformer, he was not bel-
