CSA, Chaplain, 26th South Carolina Infantry
(following info by Topotraveler) Excerpt from obituary of Rev. Grant of Rehoboth Community, Northampton County, North Carolina.
As you see General Matt Ransom and Dr. Black delivered eulogies for Rev. Grant...here is a bit of this.
"The deceased was a prominent Mason, and was during his long life, often called to preach Masonic funerals, but it was his desire for the funeral services to be as simple as possible, so his Masonic brethren did not attend in a body, but were present in large numbers."
His remains were conveyed to Rehoboth church, the place of interment, on Monday where the funeral services were held. Rev. W. S. Black, D. D., Presiding Elder of the District, who had been with him some during his last illness, was invited to conduct the funeral exercises. After reading of Scriptures and singing Hymn 655, "Servant of God" and prayer by the pastor, Rev. Z. T. Harrison, Dr. Black arose and delivered a beautiful and eloquent sermon on the life and character of the deceased, which we hope to publish in full next week. During his delivery every seat in the church was occupied and every available space filled, many having to stand throughout the services.
Gen. Ransom’s Tribute. At his conclusion Dr. Black stated that it would be very agreeable to the friends of the deceased and to the audience and he invited any one to speak of him who was disposed to do so. As Ex-Senator Ransom, United States Minister to the Republic of Mexico, who had occupied a seat not far from the pulpit, slowly arose, his tall commanding figure and dignified bearing immediately attracted every eye in the vast audience. Gen. Ransom said that he had been so deeply impressed by the most touching and beautiful prayer of Mr. Harrison and the exceedingly able, impressive and eloquent sermon of Dr. Black that not a word was fit to be spoken. But his respect and affection for Mr. Grant was so deep that he could not be silent under Dr. Black’s request. He had known Mr. Grant for forty two years, has been his near neighbor and friend all that time.
(following info by Topotraveler) Excerpt from obituary of Rev. Grant of Rehoboth Community, Northampton County, North Carolina.
As you see General Matt Ransom and Dr. Black delivered eulogies for Rev. Grant...here is a bit of this.
"The deceased was a prominent Mason, and was during his long life, often called to preach Masonic funerals, but it was his desire for the funeral services to be as simple as possible, so his Masonic brethren did not attend in a body, but were present in large numbers."
His remains were conveyed to Rehoboth church, the place of interment, on Monday where the funeral services were held. Rev. W. S. Black, D. D., Presiding Elder of the District, who had been with him some during his last illness, was invited to conduct the funeral exercises. After reading of Scriptures and singing Hymn 655, "Servant of God" and prayer by the pastor, Rev. Z. T. Harrison, Dr. Black arose and delivered a beautiful and eloquent sermon on the life and character of the deceased, which we hope to publish in full next week. During his delivery every seat in the church was occupied and every available space filled, many having to stand throughout the services.
Gen. Ransom’s Tribute. At his conclusion Dr. Black stated that it would be very agreeable to the friends of the deceased and to the audience and he invited any one to speak of him who was disposed to do so. As Ex-Senator Ransom, United States Minister to the Republic of Mexico, who had occupied a seat not far from the pulpit, slowly arose, his tall commanding figure and dignified bearing immediately attracted every eye in the vast audience. Gen. Ransom said that he had been so deeply impressed by the most touching and beautiful prayer of Mr. Harrison and the exceedingly able, impressive and eloquent sermon of Dr. Black that not a word was fit to be spoken. But his respect and affection for Mr. Grant was so deep that he could not be silent under Dr. Black’s request. He had known Mr. Grant for forty two years, has been his near neighbor and friend all that time.
CSA, Chaplain, 26th South Carolina Infantry
(following info by Topotraveler) Excerpt from obituary of Rev. Grant of Rehoboth Community, Northampton County, North Carolina.
As you see General Matt Ransom and Dr. Black delivered eulogies for Rev. Grant...here is a bit of this.
"The deceased was a prominent Mason, and was during his long life, often called to preach Masonic funerals, but it was his desire for the funeral services to be as simple as possible, so his Masonic brethren did not attend in a body, but were present in large numbers."
His remains were conveyed to Rehoboth church, the place of interment, on Monday where the funeral services were held. Rev. W. S. Black, D. D., Presiding Elder of the District, who had been with him some during his last illness, was invited to conduct the funeral exercises. After reading of Scriptures and singing Hymn 655, "Servant of God" and prayer by the pastor, Rev. Z. T. Harrison, Dr. Black arose and delivered a beautiful and eloquent sermon on the life and character of the deceased, which we hope to publish in full next week. During his delivery every seat in the church was occupied and every available space filled, many having to stand throughout the services.
Gen. Ransom’s Tribute. At his conclusion Dr. Black stated that it would be very agreeable to the friends of the deceased and to the audience and he invited any one to speak of him who was disposed to do so. As Ex-Senator Ransom, United States Minister to the Republic of Mexico, who had occupied a seat not far from the pulpit, slowly arose, his tall commanding figure and dignified bearing immediately attracted every eye in the vast audience. Gen. Ransom said that he had been so deeply impressed by the most touching and beautiful prayer of Mr. Harrison and the exceedingly able, impressive and eloquent sermon of Dr. Black that not a word was fit to be spoken. But his respect and affection for Mr. Grant was so deep that he could not be silent under Dr. Black’s request. He had known Mr. Grant for forty two years, has been his near neighbor and friend all that time.
(following info by Topotraveler) Excerpt from obituary of Rev. Grant of Rehoboth Community, Northampton County, North Carolina.
As you see General Matt Ransom and Dr. Black delivered eulogies for Rev. Grant...here is a bit of this.
"The deceased was a prominent Mason, and was during his long life, often called to preach Masonic funerals, but it was his desire for the funeral services to be as simple as possible, so his Masonic brethren did not attend in a body, but were present in large numbers."
His remains were conveyed to Rehoboth church, the place of interment, on Monday where the funeral services were held. Rev. W. S. Black, D. D., Presiding Elder of the District, who had been with him some during his last illness, was invited to conduct the funeral exercises. After reading of Scriptures and singing Hymn 655, "Servant of God" and prayer by the pastor, Rev. Z. T. Harrison, Dr. Black arose and delivered a beautiful and eloquent sermon on the life and character of the deceased, which we hope to publish in full next week. During his delivery every seat in the church was occupied and every available space filled, many having to stand throughout the services.
Gen. Ransom’s Tribute. At his conclusion Dr. Black stated that it would be very agreeable to the friends of the deceased and to the audience and he invited any one to speak of him who was disposed to do so. As Ex-Senator Ransom, United States Minister to the Republic of Mexico, who had occupied a seat not far from the pulpit, slowly arose, his tall commanding figure and dignified bearing immediately attracted every eye in the vast audience. Gen. Ransom said that he had been so deeply impressed by the most touching and beautiful prayer of Mr. Harrison and the exceedingly able, impressive and eloquent sermon of Dr. Black that not a word was fit to be spoken. But his respect and affection for Mr. Grant was so deep that he could not be silent under Dr. Black’s request. He had known Mr. Grant for forty two years, has been his near neighbor and friend all that time.
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