THE LATE JOHN C SLOCUMB- some thoughts of his life and death
(The Raleigh Christian Advocate)
John C Slocumb, eldest son of Hon. Jesse Slocumb was born at Spring Bank, Wayne County, N.C., on April 4, 1811. Was married to Miss. Rebecca Wright, the youngest daughter of the late Col. Thomas Wright of Duplin County, February 28, 1833, was converted under the ministry of Rev. John Tillett 1834, died at his residence at Goldsboro, Aug. 21, 1881. Though a notice of the death of Bro. Slocumb has already appeared in the Advocate, I desire to pay tribute to the memory of one whose equal as Christian gentlemen we rarely meet, and whose superior I have not found. from his life and death, I hope to draw some lessons that will be profitable to the living. It was my privilege to know and associate with him for four years. I found his genial, social life, and sanctified Christian spirit a benediction and inspiration to me. I shall ever cherish that period of Christian fellowship with the fondest remembrance. In noticing the salient points of his life and character, I would refer first to the special blessing of Providence in furnishing him with the advantages of good culture and social refinement in his youth, producing that gentleness and urbanity which were such important factors after his conversion, in that pure, uniform, and universal Christian influence that he exerted upon all classes of persons, and which gave him such ready entree to the best society and enabled him without rebuff to win souls for Christ.
In studying his religious character, I would notice first, his profound conviction before his conversion.
Passing through that strange period when the old nature dies- the carnal self crucified and buried with Christ by baptism into death, the consciousness of sin was profound- almost overwhelming- the death-throes most pungent. He learned the experience of the Psalmist when he said "the sorrows of death compassed me and the pains of hell got hold upon me, I found trouble and sorrow." His passage through this ordeal made him ever afterward a man of the most pronounced religious convictions I ever knew. One of the greatest defects of religious movements now seems to be a conviction of sin. His was an appalling consciousness of the offensiveness and destructiveness of sin.
The second point of interest was the clearness and almost overwhelming nature of his conversion. Does this not stand related to the nature of his conviction? May we not state this postulate, that the clearness and power of one's conversation are in the ratio of the profoundness of his conviction? I think this is true. His conversation was the bursting of the noonday sun upon his vision, filling his whole being with its radiance. Its brilliance never waned. His religious experience was continued at noon. I heard him say once in a Love Feast that the baptism of the Spirit was so overwhelming that he asked the Lord to stay his hand. Such a conversion was an experience. I have often thought of him in connection with the words of Christ to the woman at the well of Samaria: "But whosoever drinketh fo the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." The festal character of religion had its attestation in his experience and expressions. To him, it was a "feast" of fat things and wines well refined." Such a religion is a most blessed, assuring, and satisfying reality.
The third point of interest was the entireness of his consecration. He gave himself to Christ to be and to do whatever he required. In the great revival at Waynesboro in 1849, under the ministry of the late Rev. Ira T. Wyche, which established Methodism and gave it prominence in that country, he was a leading spirit. During a month at that time, he dropped almost everything, and gave himself literally to the work of soul-saving. He not only took an active part while at service but went from house to house, talking and praying with the people. In an extensive revival afterward in Goldsboro, a church was built, helt in an Academy on the lot which the congregation has recently purchased for their new church, during the absence of the pastor, he supplied his place, and the Lord signally blessed his labors. He was a living sacrifice on the altar of consecration. Body, soul, time, property, influence, were all given to the Lord to be used at will. I think I have never known a more thoroughly consecrated man.
A fourth prominent feature was, his strong, abiding faith and cheerful Christian spirit. While he was acquainted with the theories and sophistries of skepticism, his soul seemed impervious to all its influences. Doubt never troubled him in the least. His faith was so positive, vigorous, and tenacious, it took right hold of the character, and promises, and providence of God- looking with a steady eye, held with a firm grasp, walked with an earnest, rhythmic step. "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he can keep that which I have committed unto him," was the stability of his character.
The steadfast faith gave him cheerful courage, and he went forward with joyfulness to run the race and take the crown. During the time I knew him, his fa e was always serenely radiant. No cloud mantled his brow- no words of complaint dropped from his lips. Particularly has his face, as he sat in his accustomed place in the sanctuary, photographed itself upon my memory. It was a blending of serenity, dignity, peace, rippling joy, or rushing rapture. Sometimes he sat still in quiet dignity- sometimes quietly clapping his hands as an expression of joy- sometimes standing on his feet with uplifted hands mellifluous voice, he would utter the high praise of God before the great congregation. What he was in Church, he was out of it. He was the same holy man in the sanctuary, in his family, and on the street.
The characteristics of Bro. Slocumb impressed themselves upon the Methodist Church in that community. I don't wish to disparage any community, but I can sincerely say that the type of Christianity, expressing itself under that peculiar form called Methodism, is better in the church at Goldsboro than any church with which I am acquainted. And I think it is largely due to the full, ripe, rich Christian character of Bro. Slocumb was one of the principal founders of Methodism in that community. May that type never deteriorate. May the mantle of the ascended patriarch fall upon worthy successors who will reproduce in coming generations the same exalted type of Christian perfection which characterized the sainted pioneer.
(The Raleigh Christian Advocate)
John C Slocumb, eldest son of Hon. Jesse Slocumb was born at Spring Bank, Wayne County, N.C., on April 4, 1811. Was married to Miss. Rebecca Wright, the youngest daughter of the late Col. Thomas Wright of Duplin County, February 28, 1833, was converted under the ministry of Rev. John Tillett 1834, died at his residence at Goldsboro, Aug. 21, 1881. Though a notice of the death of Bro. Slocumb has already appeared in the Advocate, I desire to pay tribute to the memory of one whose equal as Christian gentlemen we rarely meet, and whose superior I have not found. from his life and death, I hope to draw some lessons that will be profitable to the living. It was my privilege to know and associate with him for four years. I found his genial, social life, and sanctified Christian spirit a benediction and inspiration to me. I shall ever cherish that period of Christian fellowship with the fondest remembrance. In noticing the salient points of his life and character, I would refer first to the special blessing of Providence in furnishing him with the advantages of good culture and social refinement in his youth, producing that gentleness and urbanity which were such important factors after his conversion, in that pure, uniform, and universal Christian influence that he exerted upon all classes of persons, and which gave him such ready entree to the best society and enabled him without rebuff to win souls for Christ.
In studying his religious character, I would notice first, his profound conviction before his conversion.
Passing through that strange period when the old nature dies- the carnal self crucified and buried with Christ by baptism into death, the consciousness of sin was profound- almost overwhelming- the death-throes most pungent. He learned the experience of the Psalmist when he said "the sorrows of death compassed me and the pains of hell got hold upon me, I found trouble and sorrow." His passage through this ordeal made him ever afterward a man of the most pronounced religious convictions I ever knew. One of the greatest defects of religious movements now seems to be a conviction of sin. His was an appalling consciousness of the offensiveness and destructiveness of sin.
The second point of interest was the clearness and almost overwhelming nature of his conversion. Does this not stand related to the nature of his conviction? May we not state this postulate, that the clearness and power of one's conversation are in the ratio of the profoundness of his conviction? I think this is true. His conversation was the bursting of the noonday sun upon his vision, filling his whole being with its radiance. Its brilliance never waned. His religious experience was continued at noon. I heard him say once in a Love Feast that the baptism of the Spirit was so overwhelming that he asked the Lord to stay his hand. Such a conversion was an experience. I have often thought of him in connection with the words of Christ to the woman at the well of Samaria: "But whosoever drinketh fo the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." The festal character of religion had its attestation in his experience and expressions. To him, it was a "feast" of fat things and wines well refined." Such a religion is a most blessed, assuring, and satisfying reality.
The third point of interest was the entireness of his consecration. He gave himself to Christ to be and to do whatever he required. In the great revival at Waynesboro in 1849, under the ministry of the late Rev. Ira T. Wyche, which established Methodism and gave it prominence in that country, he was a leading spirit. During a month at that time, he dropped almost everything, and gave himself literally to the work of soul-saving. He not only took an active part while at service but went from house to house, talking and praying with the people. In an extensive revival afterward in Goldsboro, a church was built, helt in an Academy on the lot which the congregation has recently purchased for their new church, during the absence of the pastor, he supplied his place, and the Lord signally blessed his labors. He was a living sacrifice on the altar of consecration. Body, soul, time, property, influence, were all given to the Lord to be used at will. I think I have never known a more thoroughly consecrated man.
A fourth prominent feature was, his strong, abiding faith and cheerful Christian spirit. While he was acquainted with the theories and sophistries of skepticism, his soul seemed impervious to all its influences. Doubt never troubled him in the least. His faith was so positive, vigorous, and tenacious, it took right hold of the character, and promises, and providence of God- looking with a steady eye, held with a firm grasp, walked with an earnest, rhythmic step. "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he can keep that which I have committed unto him," was the stability of his character.
The steadfast faith gave him cheerful courage, and he went forward with joyfulness to run the race and take the crown. During the time I knew him, his fa e was always serenely radiant. No cloud mantled his brow- no words of complaint dropped from his lips. Particularly has his face, as he sat in his accustomed place in the sanctuary, photographed itself upon my memory. It was a blending of serenity, dignity, peace, rippling joy, or rushing rapture. Sometimes he sat still in quiet dignity- sometimes quietly clapping his hands as an expression of joy- sometimes standing on his feet with uplifted hands mellifluous voice, he would utter the high praise of God before the great congregation. What he was in Church, he was out of it. He was the same holy man in the sanctuary, in his family, and on the street.
The characteristics of Bro. Slocumb impressed themselves upon the Methodist Church in that community. I don't wish to disparage any community, but I can sincerely say that the type of Christianity, expressing itself under that peculiar form called Methodism, is better in the church at Goldsboro than any church with which I am acquainted. And I think it is largely due to the full, ripe, rich Christian character of Bro. Slocumb was one of the principal founders of Methodism in that community. May that type never deteriorate. May the mantle of the ascended patriarch fall upon worthy successors who will reproduce in coming generations the same exalted type of Christian perfection which characterized the sainted pioneer.
THE LATE JOHN C SLOCUMB- some thoughts of his life and death
(The Raleigh Christian Advocate)
John C Slocumb, eldest son of Hon. Jesse Slocumb was born at Spring Bank, Wayne County, N.C., on April 4, 1811. Was married to Miss. Rebecca Wright, the youngest daughter of the late Col. Thomas Wright of Duplin County, February 28, 1833, was converted under the ministry of Rev. John Tillett 1834, died at his residence at Goldsboro, Aug. 21, 1881. Though a notice of the death of Bro. Slocumb has already appeared in the Advocate, I desire to pay tribute to the memory of one whose equal as Christian gentlemen we rarely meet, and whose superior I have not found. from his life and death, I hope to draw some lessons that will be profitable to the living. It was my privilege to know and associate with him for four years. I found his genial, social life, and sanctified Christian spirit a benediction and inspiration to me. I shall ever cherish that period of Christian fellowship with the fondest remembrance. In noticing the salient points of his life and character, I would refer first to the special blessing of Providence in furnishing him with the advantages of good culture and social refinement in his youth, producing that gentleness and urbanity which were such important factors after his conversion, in that pure, uniform, and universal Christian influence that he exerted upon all classes of persons, and which gave him such ready entree to the best society and enabled him without rebuff to win souls for Christ.
In studying his religious character, I would notice first, his profound conviction before his conversion.
Passing through that strange period when the old nature dies- the carnal self crucified and buried with Christ by baptism into death, the consciousness of sin was profound- almost overwhelming- the death-throes most pungent. He learned the experience of the Psalmist when he said "the sorrows of death compassed me and the pains of hell got hold upon me, I found trouble and sorrow." His passage through this ordeal made him ever afterward a man of the most pronounced religious convictions I ever knew. One of the greatest defects of religious movements now seems to be a conviction of sin. His was an appalling consciousness of the offensiveness and destructiveness of sin.
The second point of interest was the clearness and almost overwhelming nature of his conversion. Does this not stand related to the nature of his conviction? May we not state this postulate, that the clearness and power of one's conversation are in the ratio of the profoundness of his conviction? I think this is true. His conversation was the bursting of the noonday sun upon his vision, filling his whole being with its radiance. Its brilliance never waned. His religious experience was continued at noon. I heard him say once in a Love Feast that the baptism of the Spirit was so overwhelming that he asked the Lord to stay his hand. Such a conversion was an experience. I have often thought of him in connection with the words of Christ to the woman at the well of Samaria: "But whosoever drinketh fo the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." The festal character of religion had its attestation in his experience and expressions. To him, it was a "feast" of fat things and wines well refined." Such a religion is a most blessed, assuring, and satisfying reality.
The third point of interest was the entireness of his consecration. He gave himself to Christ to be and to do whatever he required. In the great revival at Waynesboro in 1849, under the ministry of the late Rev. Ira T. Wyche, which established Methodism and gave it prominence in that country, he was a leading spirit. During a month at that time, he dropped almost everything, and gave himself literally to the work of soul-saving. He not only took an active part while at service but went from house to house, talking and praying with the people. In an extensive revival afterward in Goldsboro, a church was built, helt in an Academy on the lot which the congregation has recently purchased for their new church, during the absence of the pastor, he supplied his place, and the Lord signally blessed his labors. He was a living sacrifice on the altar of consecration. Body, soul, time, property, influence, were all given to the Lord to be used at will. I think I have never known a more thoroughly consecrated man.
A fourth prominent feature was, his strong, abiding faith and cheerful Christian spirit. While he was acquainted with the theories and sophistries of skepticism, his soul seemed impervious to all its influences. Doubt never troubled him in the least. His faith was so positive, vigorous, and tenacious, it took right hold of the character, and promises, and providence of God- looking with a steady eye, held with a firm grasp, walked with an earnest, rhythmic step. "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he can keep that which I have committed unto him," was the stability of his character.
The steadfast faith gave him cheerful courage, and he went forward with joyfulness to run the race and take the crown. During the time I knew him, his fa e was always serenely radiant. No cloud mantled his brow- no words of complaint dropped from his lips. Particularly has his face, as he sat in his accustomed place in the sanctuary, photographed itself upon my memory. It was a blending of serenity, dignity, peace, rippling joy, or rushing rapture. Sometimes he sat still in quiet dignity- sometimes quietly clapping his hands as an expression of joy- sometimes standing on his feet with uplifted hands mellifluous voice, he would utter the high praise of God before the great congregation. What he was in Church, he was out of it. He was the same holy man in the sanctuary, in his family, and on the street.
The characteristics of Bro. Slocumb impressed themselves upon the Methodist Church in that community. I don't wish to disparage any community, but I can sincerely say that the type of Christianity, expressing itself under that peculiar form called Methodism, is better in the church at Goldsboro than any church with which I am acquainted. And I think it is largely due to the full, ripe, rich Christian character of Bro. Slocumb was one of the principal founders of Methodism in that community. May that type never deteriorate. May the mantle of the ascended patriarch fall upon worthy successors who will reproduce in coming generations the same exalted type of Christian perfection which characterized the sainted pioneer.
(The Raleigh Christian Advocate)
John C Slocumb, eldest son of Hon. Jesse Slocumb was born at Spring Bank, Wayne County, N.C., on April 4, 1811. Was married to Miss. Rebecca Wright, the youngest daughter of the late Col. Thomas Wright of Duplin County, February 28, 1833, was converted under the ministry of Rev. John Tillett 1834, died at his residence at Goldsboro, Aug. 21, 1881. Though a notice of the death of Bro. Slocumb has already appeared in the Advocate, I desire to pay tribute to the memory of one whose equal as Christian gentlemen we rarely meet, and whose superior I have not found. from his life and death, I hope to draw some lessons that will be profitable to the living. It was my privilege to know and associate with him for four years. I found his genial, social life, and sanctified Christian spirit a benediction and inspiration to me. I shall ever cherish that period of Christian fellowship with the fondest remembrance. In noticing the salient points of his life and character, I would refer first to the special blessing of Providence in furnishing him with the advantages of good culture and social refinement in his youth, producing that gentleness and urbanity which were such important factors after his conversion, in that pure, uniform, and universal Christian influence that he exerted upon all classes of persons, and which gave him such ready entree to the best society and enabled him without rebuff to win souls for Christ.
In studying his religious character, I would notice first, his profound conviction before his conversion.
Passing through that strange period when the old nature dies- the carnal self crucified and buried with Christ by baptism into death, the consciousness of sin was profound- almost overwhelming- the death-throes most pungent. He learned the experience of the Psalmist when he said "the sorrows of death compassed me and the pains of hell got hold upon me, I found trouble and sorrow." His passage through this ordeal made him ever afterward a man of the most pronounced religious convictions I ever knew. One of the greatest defects of religious movements now seems to be a conviction of sin. His was an appalling consciousness of the offensiveness and destructiveness of sin.
The second point of interest was the clearness and almost overwhelming nature of his conversion. Does this not stand related to the nature of his conviction? May we not state this postulate, that the clearness and power of one's conversation are in the ratio of the profoundness of his conviction? I think this is true. His conversation was the bursting of the noonday sun upon his vision, filling his whole being with its radiance. Its brilliance never waned. His religious experience was continued at noon. I heard him say once in a Love Feast that the baptism of the Spirit was so overwhelming that he asked the Lord to stay his hand. Such a conversion was an experience. I have often thought of him in connection with the words of Christ to the woman at the well of Samaria: "But whosoever drinketh fo the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." The festal character of religion had its attestation in his experience and expressions. To him, it was a "feast" of fat things and wines well refined." Such a religion is a most blessed, assuring, and satisfying reality.
The third point of interest was the entireness of his consecration. He gave himself to Christ to be and to do whatever he required. In the great revival at Waynesboro in 1849, under the ministry of the late Rev. Ira T. Wyche, which established Methodism and gave it prominence in that country, he was a leading spirit. During a month at that time, he dropped almost everything, and gave himself literally to the work of soul-saving. He not only took an active part while at service but went from house to house, talking and praying with the people. In an extensive revival afterward in Goldsboro, a church was built, helt in an Academy on the lot which the congregation has recently purchased for their new church, during the absence of the pastor, he supplied his place, and the Lord signally blessed his labors. He was a living sacrifice on the altar of consecration. Body, soul, time, property, influence, were all given to the Lord to be used at will. I think I have never known a more thoroughly consecrated man.
A fourth prominent feature was, his strong, abiding faith and cheerful Christian spirit. While he was acquainted with the theories and sophistries of skepticism, his soul seemed impervious to all its influences. Doubt never troubled him in the least. His faith was so positive, vigorous, and tenacious, it took right hold of the character, and promises, and providence of God- looking with a steady eye, held with a firm grasp, walked with an earnest, rhythmic step. "I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that he can keep that which I have committed unto him," was the stability of his character.
The steadfast faith gave him cheerful courage, and he went forward with joyfulness to run the race and take the crown. During the time I knew him, his fa e was always serenely radiant. No cloud mantled his brow- no words of complaint dropped from his lips. Particularly has his face, as he sat in his accustomed place in the sanctuary, photographed itself upon my memory. It was a blending of serenity, dignity, peace, rippling joy, or rushing rapture. Sometimes he sat still in quiet dignity- sometimes quietly clapping his hands as an expression of joy- sometimes standing on his feet with uplifted hands mellifluous voice, he would utter the high praise of God before the great congregation. What he was in Church, he was out of it. He was the same holy man in the sanctuary, in his family, and on the street.
The characteristics of Bro. Slocumb impressed themselves upon the Methodist Church in that community. I don't wish to disparage any community, but I can sincerely say that the type of Christianity, expressing itself under that peculiar form called Methodism, is better in the church at Goldsboro than any church with which I am acquainted. And I think it is largely due to the full, ripe, rich Christian character of Bro. Slocumb was one of the principal founders of Methodism in that community. May that type never deteriorate. May the mantle of the ascended patriarch fall upon worthy successors who will reproduce in coming generations the same exalted type of Christian perfection which characterized the sainted pioneer.
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