Aged 68. Anglican Priest, incumbent of St Peter's Cathedral between 1886-1920. 38 years as a priest.
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1 Dec 1920, The Charlottetown Guardian
THE LATE REV. CANON SIMPSON
To only the few it is given to labour continuously, to win the love and esteem of all with whom they come in contact and, at a comparatively old age, to lay down the burden of life and enter into eternal rest without even "the sadness of farewell;" such was the life and such the passing of the Reverend Canon James Simpson, recorded elsewhere in this issue. His was a beautiful life, a life of conscientious service, a life blessed with the fruits of service and he, when the summons came, "sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached his grave as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
The death of Canon Simpson is a distinct loss not only to the Anglican Church in which he was a distinguished and an outstanding figure but to Charlottetown where he has labored as a pastor continuously for thirty-four years and where also he was identified with every movement for the benefit of his fellow men. His service during the war will never be forgotten by those with whom he was associated. The death of his much loved son, Lieutenant Stewart Basil Simpson, who was killed in action, was a severe blow to him but his strong, manly Christian devotion to duth and to service enabled him to carry on, though with a breaking heart, in helping others. His indefatigable service as Treasurer of the Prisoners of War Fund for Prince Edward Island, a fund which he inaugurated here, was gratefully acknowledged by many Canadian soldiers who declared that they owed their lives while in German prison camps to the food and clothing provided through this fund. In the recruiting campaign he took a prominent and leading part and as chairman of the Returned Soldier's Reception Committee, although "sighing for the touch of a vanished hand, " he extended a warm and kindly welcome, with never failing good counsel, to the boys as they came home. In the war record of Prince Edward Island, Canon Simpson's name will certainly stand as one who did his duty unflinchingly and untiringly.
As a preacher and writer he held an honored place among his contemporaries and his name occupies a prominent place in the history of the Anglican Church during the past quarter century. He was a member of the Provincial Synod in 1889 and was a member of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada continuously from 1891; a Governor of Kings College for 1903 and a member of the Prayer Book Revision Committee form 1912 to 1918. A number of his sermons were published at different times, among them "Prayers for the Departed, in the Light of Holy Scripture," "Divorce and Re-Marriage," "Confession and Absolution," "Ceremonial Worship," "The Low Birthrate," "The Prohibition Act, 1914" and others, all of which elicited much favorable comment.
To his sorrowing widow, daughter and sons the Guardian tenders respectful sympathy.
Additional bio provided by Don #47170130:
1 Dec 1920, The Charlottetown Guardian
THE LATE REV. CANON SIMPSON
To only the few it is given to labour continuously, to win the love and esteem of all with whom they come in contact and, at a comparatively old age, to lay down the burden of life and enter into eternal rest without even "the sadness of farewell;" such was the life and such the passing of the Reverend Canon James Simpson, recorded elsewhere in this issue. His was a beautiful life, a life of conscientious service, a life blessed with the fruits of service and he, when the summons came, "sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached his grave as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
The death of Canon Simpson is a distinct loss not only to the Anglican Church in which he was a distinguished and an outstanding figure but to Charlottetown where he has labored as a pastor continuously for thirty-four years and where also he was identified with every movement for the benefit of his fellow men. His service during the war will never be forgotten by those with whom he was associated. The death of his much loved son, Lieutenant Stewart Basil Simpson, who was killed in action, was a severe blow to him but his strong, manly Christian devotion to duth and to service enabled him to carry on, though with a breaking heart, in helping others. His indefatigable service as Treasurer of the Prisoners of War Fund for Prince Edward Island, a fund which he inaugurated here, was gratefully acknowledged by many Canadian soldiers who declared that they owed their lives while in German prison camps to the food and clothing provided through this fund. In the recruiting campaign he took a prominent and leading part and as chairman of the Returned Soldier's Reception Committee, although "sighing for the touch of a vanished hand, " he extended a warm and kindly welcome, with never failing good counsel, to the boys as they came home. In the war record of Prince Edward Island, Canon Simpson's name will certainly stand as one who did his duty unflinchingly and untiringly.
As a preacher and writer he held an honored place among his contemporaries and his name occupies a prominent place in the history of the Anglican Church during the past quarter century. He was a member of the Provincial Synod in 1889 and was a member of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada continuously from 1891; a Governor of Kings College for 1903 and a member of the Prayer Book Revision Committee form 1912 to 1918. A number of his sermons were published at different times, among them "Prayers for the Departed, in the Light of Holy Scripture," "Divorce and Re-Marriage," "Confession and Absolution," "Ceremonial Worship," "The Low Birthrate," "The Prohibition Act, 1914" and others, all of which elicited much favorable comment.
To his sorrowing widow, daughter and sons the Guardian tenders respectful sympathy.
Aged 68. Anglican Priest, incumbent of St Peter's Cathedral between 1886-1920. 38 years as a priest.
Additional bio provided by Don #47170130:
1 Dec 1920, The Charlottetown Guardian
THE LATE REV. CANON SIMPSON
To only the few it is given to labour continuously, to win the love and esteem of all with whom they come in contact and, at a comparatively old age, to lay down the burden of life and enter into eternal rest without even "the sadness of farewell;" such was the life and such the passing of the Reverend Canon James Simpson, recorded elsewhere in this issue. His was a beautiful life, a life of conscientious service, a life blessed with the fruits of service and he, when the summons came, "sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached his grave as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
The death of Canon Simpson is a distinct loss not only to the Anglican Church in which he was a distinguished and an outstanding figure but to Charlottetown where he has labored as a pastor continuously for thirty-four years and where also he was identified with every movement for the benefit of his fellow men. His service during the war will never be forgotten by those with whom he was associated. The death of his much loved son, Lieutenant Stewart Basil Simpson, who was killed in action, was a severe blow to him but his strong, manly Christian devotion to duth and to service enabled him to carry on, though with a breaking heart, in helping others. His indefatigable service as Treasurer of the Prisoners of War Fund for Prince Edward Island, a fund which he inaugurated here, was gratefully acknowledged by many Canadian soldiers who declared that they owed their lives while in German prison camps to the food and clothing provided through this fund. In the recruiting campaign he took a prominent and leading part and as chairman of the Returned Soldier's Reception Committee, although "sighing for the touch of a vanished hand, " he extended a warm and kindly welcome, with never failing good counsel, to the boys as they came home. In the war record of Prince Edward Island, Canon Simpson's name will certainly stand as one who did his duty unflinchingly and untiringly.
As a preacher and writer he held an honored place among his contemporaries and his name occupies a prominent place in the history of the Anglican Church during the past quarter century. He was a member of the Provincial Synod in 1889 and was a member of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada continuously from 1891; a Governor of Kings College for 1903 and a member of the Prayer Book Revision Committee form 1912 to 1918. A number of his sermons were published at different times, among them "Prayers for the Departed, in the Light of Holy Scripture," "Divorce and Re-Marriage," "Confession and Absolution," "Ceremonial Worship," "The Low Birthrate," "The Prohibition Act, 1914" and others, all of which elicited much favorable comment.
To his sorrowing widow, daughter and sons the Guardian tenders respectful sympathy.
Additional bio provided by Don #47170130:
1 Dec 1920, The Charlottetown Guardian
THE LATE REV. CANON SIMPSON
To only the few it is given to labour continuously, to win the love and esteem of all with whom they come in contact and, at a comparatively old age, to lay down the burden of life and enter into eternal rest without even "the sadness of farewell;" such was the life and such the passing of the Reverend Canon James Simpson, recorded elsewhere in this issue. His was a beautiful life, a life of conscientious service, a life blessed with the fruits of service and he, when the summons came, "sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approached his grave as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.
The death of Canon Simpson is a distinct loss not only to the Anglican Church in which he was a distinguished and an outstanding figure but to Charlottetown where he has labored as a pastor continuously for thirty-four years and where also he was identified with every movement for the benefit of his fellow men. His service during the war will never be forgotten by those with whom he was associated. The death of his much loved son, Lieutenant Stewart Basil Simpson, who was killed in action, was a severe blow to him but his strong, manly Christian devotion to duth and to service enabled him to carry on, though with a breaking heart, in helping others. His indefatigable service as Treasurer of the Prisoners of War Fund for Prince Edward Island, a fund which he inaugurated here, was gratefully acknowledged by many Canadian soldiers who declared that they owed their lives while in German prison camps to the food and clothing provided through this fund. In the recruiting campaign he took a prominent and leading part and as chairman of the Returned Soldier's Reception Committee, although "sighing for the touch of a vanished hand, " he extended a warm and kindly welcome, with never failing good counsel, to the boys as they came home. In the war record of Prince Edward Island, Canon Simpson's name will certainly stand as one who did his duty unflinchingly and untiringly.
As a preacher and writer he held an honored place among his contemporaries and his name occupies a prominent place in the history of the Anglican Church during the past quarter century. He was a member of the Provincial Synod in 1889 and was a member of the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada continuously from 1891; a Governor of Kings College for 1903 and a member of the Prayer Book Revision Committee form 1912 to 1918. A number of his sermons were published at different times, among them "Prayers for the Departed, in the Light of Holy Scripture," "Divorce and Re-Marriage," "Confession and Absolution," "Ceremonial Worship," "The Low Birthrate," "The Prohibition Act, 1914" and others, all of which elicited much favorable comment.
To his sorrowing widow, daughter and sons the Guardian tenders respectful sympathy.
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