NIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LI X030821 wimnniLIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PRESENTED BY REV, HENRY T, LOUTHAN; fy i i aLIGNE SGIBorn February 1ZtA, 1836. ied September WItA, 1837.>. EL BINKEEY, AC ve A Sketch of his Life and Character. ICE. S. L. BINKLEY died at his residence, on North SNe Chestnut street, Barnesville, Ohio, September 24th, 1887, in the 52d year of his age. Memorial Services were held at the M. KE. Church Tuesday afternoon, 2 o’clock, September 26th. After which, the remains were removed to Bloomington, Indiana, and interred in the Dunn family cemetery. Memorial Services were held at Bloomington, Indiana, in the M. K. Church, Thursday afternoon, Septem- ber 29th. Hxercises were conducted by Dr. Wm. Daring, assisted by Rev. H. V. Girler, pastor M. E. Church; Prof. Wylie, of the State University, and Rev. Mr. Minton, of the First Presbyterian Church, Memorial Services were also held in Alliance, Ohio, November 19th, where many loving tributes testified to the precious memory they carried in their hearts of their former pastor.BINKLEY. Sa. Samuel Lybrand Binkley was born at Tarlton, Pick- away county, Ohio, February 17th, 1836. His parents were Methodists, of the Maryland type, hence it is not a matter of surprise that he was converted at an early age. When sixteen years of age, he left home to attend Mt. Pleasant Academy, at Kingston, Ohio. February 21st he joined the 4 M. E. Church, and the same night went to the altar of prayer and at the hour of midnight received a clear evidence of his acceptance with God, and a decided call to the ministry; yea, more, a eall to the foreign mission field. He immediately commenced preparations for College, abandoning his former purpose of a business life. The same year he entered the Ohio University, at Athens, Ohio, remaining there until the close of his Junior year, when he went to the Indiana State University, located at Bloom- ington, Indiana. He was led thither by the ripe scholarship of its Faculty; and completing his course, graduated there in August, 1856. During this year he was blessed with the influence of a holy man of God, his pastor, Rev. Wm. V. Daniels, who brought him into a more active relation to the Church by appointing him Sunday School Superin- tendent. At the close of his College course he was prevailed upon to take charge of the Methodist Female Seminary. He was also at this time appointed class leader and was licensed exhorter. After one year in the Seminary he resigned his position and entered the Garrett Biblical Institute, at Evanston, Dlinois, to prepare for mission work. After one year spent there he realized that he needed more practical preparation for foreign missionaryS. L. BINKLEY. work, and a providential opening gave him work for six months as a supply in the S. K. Indiana Conference. The succeeding year he was admitted on trial in the Indiana Conference. September 16th, 1859, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Lizzie R. Carter, of Bloomington, Indiana. He served Moorefield, Poseyville and Patoka Circuits, and in 1861, having offered himself for missionary work. was appointed missionary to Foohchow, China. Was ordained Deacon by Bishop Baker, and shortly before sailing for China was also ordained Elder by Bishop Simpson. He gladly, joyfully bade farewell to his native land, although he loved it and friends well, that he might preach ‘‘ Christ and Him crucified’’ to the benighted heathen. During the first year of his life in China, while pursuing the study of the language, he labored among the people through an interpreter every day of the weck, visiting the neighboring villages and distributing thousands of books in their own language. But just as he was able to preach to this people in their language, the serious illness of his wife compelled his return home, and in March, 1864, he left China. We give his. feelings at this time in his own language: ‘‘The YL © Ez CO hardest trial of my life has been to give up the privilege of laboring in China; [I have tried to suppress all disposition to murmur or question God’s wise dealings with me. If I may only be under His directing providence, all will be well.’ Although to human vision his short hfe in the mission field seemed in vain, yet, in the conversion of Ling Ling Ching, under his instrumentality, who has accomplished more work in his life, for Christ, than any living man in6 S i. BINKLEY. China, a wave was set in motion whose influence for Christ will roll on and on through all the ages of eternity; and so his work still goes on. Returning to the Indiana Conference, he served suc- cessively Robert’s Chapel, New Albany; Mt. Vernon, Vincennes; Centenary Church, New Albany; and Mar- tinsville. Suffering from malaria, and in a broken-down condition, a change of climate was thought best, and in September, 1876, he was transferred to the Kast Ohio Conference, and stationed upon the lake shore for recuper- ation of his health. He was stationed in Ohio at Kingsville, Alliance and Prospect Street Church, Cleveland, where his health failing entirely, he resigned his charge, and sought restoration in rest from all work. In 1883, with partially restored health, he was appointed to Saybrook, and the next year to Barnesville, Ohio. Here, at the close of a three years’ pastorate, and a most successful ministry, adding to the Church fully four hundred souls, he was stricken down with typhoid fever, and after four weeks of intense suffering, closed his labors on earth and entered heaven. His wife and two sons, a daughter-in-law, and brothers and sisters mourn his loss. His son, Frank L. Binkley, a student at Mt. Union College, preceded him to the better land. In sickness he was most wonderfully sustained. Joy seemed to flood his soul at all times; every- thing was beautiful, lovely; everything good. His medicines were all delightful; no matter how nauseous they may have been, he received them all, asking his Father's blessing upon them. He praised God for a clear mind. On wakingS, L. BINKLEY. from sleep he always opened his eyes upon the most beau- tiful pictures and visions that could be conceived of. Through the night watches his soul was filled with such rapture that he would almost shout aloud, although too weak to speak aloud. A great part of the time he was engaged in prayer and praise. In his daily life he exemplified the perfect Christian character. With a peculiarly lovely, simple, child-like nature, his whole life was full of love and loving acts. In the family circle, always thoughtful and kind, a loving, tender husband, a faithful father. Love swayed all his actions, both in public and private life. The grace of charity especially beautified his character. For fifteen years he experienced and lived a sanctified life. We will give his own words from his journal, upon entering into this ‘higher life:’ “January 11th, 1873, will always be a mem- orable day to me; second in interest only to the anniversary of my conversion. For years, at intervals, I have sought for the blessing of a ‘‘clean heart;’ I have made some progress in grace, but it has been very slow, and my life so very imperfect, that I often felt greatly dissatisfied with it. At times I have had as clear convictions of inbred corrup- tion as I had of my sinful state and life before my conversion; and with great earnestness I sought privately for deliverance from all sin. T have always believed it to be a scriptural doctrine, and have preached its desirable- ness and attainability, yet needed its precious experience and wondrous spiritual power myself. At the Conference love feast this year I publicly acknowledged myself to beS. L. BINKLEY. a seeker for ‘‘perfect love.’’ Being sent to Centenary Church, New Albany, the Church of which W. C. DePauw is a member, and which has many possessors of this great blessing, I attended his holiness meetings, and there, as well as at home, often seemed near attaining this blessing. Mrs. Jennie F. Willing, of Illinois, having come to Centenary Church to hold a series of meetings, this evening I called upon her to make arrangements for the Sabbath service. After doing so, she began conversing upon the subject of holiness. There, amidst the prayers of Brother DePauw, Brother and Sister Day, and herself, she led me to the step of “entire consecration,’ and then to ‘simple trust in Christ,’’ by which steps I came into the “perfect rest of Jesus.’’ Glory be to my blessed Saviour, keep me ever near thy cross.’ He was a constant “bible reader,’ and from its blessed pages came the inspiration of his holy life, which all felt who came within the influence of his presence. We give an extract from his journal on the close of his last year’s > by (. reading of the bible: “ May 26th, 188 I have finished to-day reading the bible through, for the twenty-second time, and I can truly testify to the increasing beauty, rich- ness and preciousness of God’s word. The Divine word grows in importance and interest to me every year. I am seeking to know more of God through his divine will. How precious is the book Divine! If these partial revalations of holy truth be so precious, what must be the fuller revelation of God's will in the world of heavenly light ! My soul reaches up after God, and I long to know himS. l. BINKLEY. more fully, and to dwell with him when I have finished doing his will here. Christ is mine and I am his: what more can I desire ?”” On the subject of temperance he took no middle ground, but was always at the front of the battle. The principles of life he proved at death; when told that his life was dependent upon the use of spirits, he firmly said, ‘¢ By the grace of God, I'll not take a drop,’ and he did not. He truly lived for others; no thought of self seemed to dwell in his mind. Christ was his pattern, so he literally ‘went about doing good;’’ and it was said of him, by those who knew him well, “ his very presence was a benediction.’ He lived and walked so closely with God that it could truly be said of him: ‘‘ For him, to live, was Christ ; to die, was vain.’’ His life was one of prayer, and he had wonderful power at the throne of Grace; he seemed to take hold of the very sceptre of the throne and hold on until the answer came. His success in his work came from this constant walking with God. The last year of his life he grew C wonderfully spiritually, and seemed to have but one desire and aim in life, and that was “to glorify God in all things,” and the key-note of his life was continually praise, praise, praise. As the end drew near of this lovely life, he longed to go home. At one time he was found pleading with the Lord ‘‘to take him home,’’ and as, with upraised eyes, and oblivious to all around him, he pleaded with his God, his face shown with a radiance not earth-born, as if the flood gates of glory were ajar and some of heaven's light came down to bathe his longing soul. In feeble whispers, such10 Sah. BINGE. utterances as these were often on his lips: “Bless the Lord ! Oh my soul, and all that is within me; bless His holy name!” « Jesus, lover of my soul!’’ “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was, 1s now, and eyer shall be, world without end, Amen and Amen.” With his face all aglow, as if beholding the glories of the beyond, he rapturously exclaimed: “Oh! wonderful ! won- derful ! When asked if he was happy, his reply was: ‘‘Oh ! so happy, I am so happy in Jesus ! ” «+ How precious is the will Divine, His will is my will!” Sometimes adding: “The Lord is so good!’ “Jesus is so precious to me ee Once he was heard to say: ‘‘Oh! If I could only speak, | would tell all the world to come to Jesus.”’ Thus, the ruling passion was strong in death, even the salvation of souls. At one time he said, as if thinking aloud: “ Hold up the cross! Hold up the cross ! Never let it be lowered! Hold up the cross, and the flag of our country too! This, I think, is pleasing to Christ.’’ At one time, as all the family were gathered around his bed, his soul was so filled with joy that his face shown with the illumination of the soul within. The early morning sun was shining in the room; he said: ‘Let us all look toward the east, and walk in the light, all keep together and walk in the light. Just as the sun is shining so bright aud beautiful this morning, so brightly is the “Sun of Righteousness shining in my soul.’’ Many loving hearts, in their affection for their sick pastor, kept his room fragrant with lovely flowers; he would frequently have them brought to him, enjoying their beauty and their fragrance; many of these offeringsSl. BINKIHY, 1] came from his yeung people. He said: ‘‘they were not willing he should go to join the paradise above, but wished to make it a paradise below with these flowers.” He so longed to go and be with Christ, feeling from the first of his sickness that his work was done. He said to his wife: ‘‘Oh! Libbie! let me go! let me go! Jesus wants to take me home, my work is done.” As he lived, so he died. Gentle and loving was his walk among us on earth; gently and peacefully did his life go out, amidst song and praise, that Saturday afternoon. And as the gates of pearl opened wide to receive his saintly soul, he entered in while the soul-thrilling strains of ‘“Sweeping through the gates of the New Jerusalem, washed in the blood of the Lamb,’ fell on our ears from loving, tear-filled voices, Ais spirit glided into the harmony of angelic strains, singing the glad refrain, ‘‘ Worthy! worthy! is the Lamb that was slain ! to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.’ And he was at home with the Lord.S. L. BINKLEY. @o the Memory of ev. §. 9. Binkley. BY MRS. REV. J. M. THOMAS, ALLIANCE, O. The gates flew open wide, nor “stood ajar,” When Binkley entered the celestial clime. “ Abundant is the entrance” promised those Who fully trust the promises divine. The model man—the minister of Christ, The brother best beloved has gone to rest; The faithful labor in the vineyard done, The faithful shepherd now supremely blest. The King of Terrors hath his impress made On that meek sufferer, that gentle one, Who, fraught with virtues, still on Jesus laid His hope of Glory in a world to come. Sealed are those lips that oft would breathe a prayer, Closed is that eye so full of sympathy; He wakes in heaven, with saints his joy to share, With saints to tune his harp eternally. Long had his footsteps trod so near the veil, And his pure spirit longed to enter in, Where his firm faith was anchored to the throne, Oh, blessed change! ’Tis his eternal gain. The fadeless lustre beaming in his eye Was naught but heaven’s own light, serenely fair, What he received, on others he bestowed; Oh, gift of graces! and, alas, how rare. On duty’s path behold him, day by day, His feet oft sped on messages divine; The widow and the orphan testify To his blest mission, and his gifts benign.Se le BIN KEY His life was spent in vigils and in toil, Afflictions oft, and tribulations sore, But disappointment here he only viewed As breezes blowing toward the farther shore. The idol of his heart—the loved, the lost, On streets of gold they meet; Oh, joy sublime ! Where fever never blights, nor tempests blow, To blast or mar their happiness divine. Farewell, then, brother dear, till on that shore Where sorrow, pain or death can never dwell, There we shall meet, and meet to part no more, Farewell, thou spirit blest, till then, farewell. From the Barnesville Republican, September 28th, 1888. Rev. ©. 19, iinkfey. The Beloved Pastor of the M. E. Church Dies of the Fever. A True Christian, Noble Man, and Able Minister. An Eloquent Tongue and a Generous Heart forever stilled. The Community in Sorrow. ‘** For he fell like a martyr, He died at his post.” HY. S. L. BINKLEY is dead! That was the excla- mation of almost every citizen, as the sad toll of the M. H. Church bell was heard, last Saturday afternoon, near three o'clock. The surmise was correct, and the soul14 < 4) BENK EY, of one of God’s ideal men had gone to His mansion, to take on its garb of Immortality. Sorrow was pictured on the faces of the old and the young, the high and low, the strong and weak, as the truth was realized. At the close of his three year’s pastorate, in one charge, he dies, leaving to it a record wonderful, sublime, complete. The physical was not as strong as the spiritual man, and he, with trembling limbs, moved from his church to his bed. As the days passed, the overtaxed body found an enemy in the approaching fever that was not to be conquered. He saw the handwriting ! Heard the sweet music! And felt that presence that fills the soul! He wanted to go, and God wanted him. The answer came. Therefore the earthly tears and the very general sorrow. As every home has its death, every home should have its heaven. A few month’s ego he bade fare- well to his aged mother. There has been a reunion. He also met a son, who, at the time of his death, was making an effort to follow in the footsteps of his father. Thus we talk about a Christian man, dead! whose heart was big enough to take in the whole world, to make it better, though his voice nor his arms could reach so farm - We. say, good bye. His works will live forever. MEMORIAL SERVICES. At 12:30 o’clock Tuesday the toll of the bell, by the faithful old sexton, called the deceased's many ; friends to church, and through the rain they went in large numbers, At the entrance and about the building they were gathered, when the remains, followed by the officialsS. L. BINKLEY. 15 and many members, arrived. In the vestibule the coffin was placed, where the people viewed for the last time the beloved face, as they moved up stairs to attend the fare- well or memorial services. The assembly room of the church was appropriately draped. Back of the pulpit, on the wall, in white immortelles, were the words, “Our Pastor.’ In the pulpit, immediately back of the desk, where Brother Binkley had so often stood and poured out his life to his people, was a life-size crayon portrait of the departed pastor, which seemed as if it would speak to them again in farewell benediction. A beautiful floral crown, surmounted by a cross, stood on the draped table in front of the pulpit. On the casket were many beautiful floral designs, one being a pillow of Marcheil Neil roses, with the word “ Brother’’ in the center, over which hovered a white dove, with pinions spread as if for flight. The services in the church were of a very impressive character, and tears and sobs attested the strength of the attachment which bound the departed brother to the hearts of his people. The entrance of the official members ina body, led by their aged brothers, W. A. Talbott and Robt. Evans, was very affecting. The services were conducted by the late Presiding Elder, Rev. Louis Paine, while around him were the following ministers: Rev.’s Robins, Fisher, ; Taylor, Keelér,T?, i? Reed, Bowers,’ KE.’ @. Syyder, Bartley, Dixon and Smith’ Services were opened by. prayer, by Rey. NYO as completing my studies in the theological seminary in which he also had been a student. He was.so diligent, so careful and so successful a pastor, that from this fact alone, | would have been much inclined to imitate his example; but in addition to this, he furnished me so many opportunities cive proof of my ministry; made it seem so necessary ¢ O for me to work, and gave me such friendly counsel and to encouragement, that I could not but regard him as one of the apostles, commissioned to “ strengthen the brethren.” For several years afterwards we were members of the same annual Conference, and his increasing efficiency and success led me to think of him as the nearest a correct pattern, of a Methodist preacher, of any that I knew, and and my pastoral work was frequently conducted with his in mind as a model. I believed him to be a devoted, self- sacrificing, and soul-awakening servant of Jesus Christ. I think I never knew a man who could exercise so much will-power over me and others, against our own censent. As a pastor he was most persistent. His faith did remove mountains. He would not allow his work to go to pieces. Though he was compelled to leave the mission-field in China, he never failed to increase astonishingly theS) i BIN BLY: 29 contributions, in his charges, for the missionary cause. The people, whom in the itinerant economy he was required to leave, still remained the objects of his keen solicitude, and by correspondence and personal visitation, he would urge a steadfast adherence to the faith once delivered. Nothing surprised me as much as his ability to be efficient under the embarrassments of physical affliction, and I have often wondered what he would have done if he had not suffered from bodily infirmity. Perhaps his seemingly premature death came so soon in consequence of his untiring toil, and and we could wish he had lived longer. But I imagine that many would be glad, even if their earthly lives were twice as long, to return to Christ with rejoicing, bringing as many sheaves with them. Gn Memorial. Dear Sister: ; WANT to bear some testimony as to the high esteem O- Dea © in which I hold the memory of Brother Binkley, for I think, of all the men I ever became acquainted with, none had more of the elements that go to round out the Christian man and minister than your husband. During his pastorate in Alliance it was my privilege to be associated with him in Church and Sunday School work, and his counsel was always wise, kind and helpful. Nay,30 Ct, BNIGUBNY:. more, it was an inspiration to work for the Master. A man whose wiole life was spent in most earnest work to build up Christ’s kingdom, and win souls for the Master. No sacrifice was too great or labor too hard for him in the way of duty. All his interests were in the calling he had chosen for his life work. A man with unbounded sympathy for all men, and especially for those that belonged to the Church of his choice. Always ready, doing what he could for all men, for he was a man that belonged to the people. In sickness, you would find him at the bedside of the sick: were there any in trouble, he was there to cheer and comfort them. And no man rejoiced more in the prosperity of his friends than he did. A kind husband and father, ever mindful of the interests of his wife, doing all his great soul could think of for her comfort and health. As a father, always watchful to do all he could for his children. I well remember, when your dear son Frank lay sick at our house, how day and night he watched at the bedside of his dying boy, and at last, when the end came, how his Christian faith rested and trusted in God, and he found comfort in that religion that it was his life-work to teach. I shall ever remember Brother Binkley as the man of God, my counsellor and friend. Sincerely Yours, W. H. WHITACRE. AL TANCE: ©), NOV. 16, 1887.BINKLEY. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE loadies ayo Padfor’s GARridtian Union. AT ATANCH, ©: NOVe LOmH, Sor. Chee has again entered the Church militant and 5 taken from us our beloved brother Binkley, who organized our Society, known as the “ Ladies’ and Pastor’s Christian Union,’ and who, during the years of his ministry with us, was always active and faithful in the discharge of the duties the Society devolved upon him. We therefore place upon our records this tribute to his memory: We in sorrow lament the death of our brother, and deeply mourn our loss, because of his many virtues and noble Christian character. As a pastor, his life constantly reminded us of the blessed Christ, ‘‘ who went about doing good.’’ He was untiring in his devotion to the church, and his unbounded faith in Christ kept him cheerful and always above the clouds of sorrow and the trials of life. His constant effort was to advance the cause of our holy religion, thereby promoting the happiness of all within the circle of his acquaintance, and influencing for good all who met him. While we deplore his death, and the great loss it brings to the church, we trust we will cherish his virtues and emulate his faithfulness in all duties. Under all the trials of life may we strive as he did, patiently, earnestly32 Sie PUNK nn Ye ou and faithfully, to do the will of the Master; and when we come down to the river of death, may we be undaunted and sustained as he was, ready to join the church triumphant above. We extend to the family of our brother our sincerest sympathy, and mourn with them in their great Sorrow. Mrs. GILLESPIE, | Mrs. OBY, | . PENNOCK, | Committee. ( a — a TR ( s, HLLEN FAST, Mrs. WILLIAMS, Ke — my i To Mrs. Rev. S. L. Binkley, Barnesville, O. DEAR SISTER: x HE Youngstown District Conference, in session at °sl Hubbard, O., hereby express their sense of great ) ] J | oO loss in the death of our esteemed brother, the Rev. So, Binkley, and extend to you and other members of the family. our sincere sympathy in this season of great NB ey Ss bereavement, and pray that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ may be most precious and altogether sufficient in your hour of sorrow. Yours in Christ, J. he PISHER, H. S. Jackson, + Committee. Je Vi MOORE. Hupparp, O, Nov. 1, 1887.Ss. L. BINKLEY. WedofuLions. a congregational meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of Wellsville, Ohio, on the occasion of the death of Rey S. i Bimkley or Barnesville, a committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of this congregation. InasmucuH, As it has pleased the Lord of the Harvest to remove from the field of labor our beloved brother, S. L. Binkley, who, by the appointment of the recent Conference, was this year our pastor, a most efficient laborer and faithful servant; and from the church an earnest minister; and from the walls of Zion a zealous watchman; Therefore, In this dispensation of Providence, we humbly bow in resignation, believing He directeth all things well. In the death of this faithful pastor and zealous workman the church has lost an efficient member; the cause of truth an earnest advocate. A mighty man in Israel has fallen! One who has helped so many to find rest and peace in Christ; and has ceased to labor on earth, and entered into possession of eternal rest. We do deeply sympathize with his bereaved family and friends, and extend to them our heart-felt condolence, and will earnestly pray for the sustaining grace of God to be abundantly shed abroad in their hearts. Further, That a copy of these Resolutions be sent to54 Sl) BEN Kye the bereaved family, and published in the local papers, and also in the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate. N. A. Watxer, I. B. Gorr, Samunn, POLLOCK, je Ae BARtunnEE CK. ARNOLD: BRAND, ALEX, Nears. ASHLEY, Onto, October 19th, 1887, Mrs. BINKLEY: My Dear Sister:— LOW shall I find words to tell of the sorrow that thrilled Solo me when I read the words that conveyed to me the painful intelligence of your dear husband’s death? I can- not forbear an effort to reach you, with some expression of my earnest sympathy and personal sorrow, in this bereave- ment. Tears of widowhood have not forgotten those days when ‘‘ with emptied arms and treasure lost,” I wondered v0 on just the same, Cc how the cold, careless world could while I was desolate. I know how reluctantly the hands take up the burden which must henceforth be borne alone, and how slow the lips will be to take up the song, ‘‘ Thy will be done.’ But my dear sister will not forget in this great affliction the arm _ on which she may still lean—‘‘ Underneath are the everlasting arms.’ Oh, thank God for the comforter who abides through lonely days andS, L. BINKLEY. weary nights, and ever casts a ray of light athwart the gloom. I feel that in the death of Brother Binkley I have lost a personal friend, and though I might never have seen him again in this life, I held him in the highest esteem for his noble qualities of heart and mind. My association with him in Christian work was most satisfactory, and [ shall treasure more than ever the kind testimonial he sent me from Barnesville. It almost seems, when I think of his untiring labors and successes for the past three years, as if he must have had prophetic consciousness that it was his last work; surely, had he known, he could not have done more. He has built his monument in the hearts of a grateful, loving people; one that can never perish. May his Lord and Saviour support and comfort you and your dear sons, and may the father’s mantle fall upon one of them. In tender sympathy, your sister in Christ, Lipa G. Romick, Minister of the Friends Church.36 S. L. BINKLEY, Aarnedville soidfrick Gonference. pet THE RECENT session of the Barnesville District Cul. Conference, held at Fairview, the following resolutions were adopted : Wuernas, The Rev. 8. L. Binkley, formerly pastor of Barnesville station, and for three years past a member of this District Conference, has been removed by death since the session of our Annual Conference, and WHEREAS, We love him for his loyalty and unselfish devotion to the cause of God, and as an untiring worker in the Master’s vineyard, therefore Resolved, That in the death of Brother Binkley we have sustained a loss that no human power can repair, but we bow in deep humility and submission to the will of God, saying, “Thy will, not ours, be done.’ Resolved, That we have felt the influence of his example and have been stirred to greater activity and earnestness in the Master’s work by being associated with him in that work during the years of his labor among us. Resolved, That we will cherish his memory and emulate his example by being more devoted and earnest in our ef- forts to do good and win souls to Christ. Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed to furnish a copy of these resolutions for publication in the Barnesville papers, the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate and to Sister Binkley.L. Ss BINKLEY, Foo CHow, Cutna, November 16th, 1887. Our Dear Mrs. Binkley: ) URING Conference the sad news of Brother Binkley’s 5 yo death reached us. We remembered his noble Christian character and great zeal for the salvation of souls, when he was a missionary to Foo Chow, China, more than twenty years ago. When he left us we expected him to return, but now we hear he has gone to the home above to enjoy the presence of Christ, our Saviour. Now he is wearing a glorious crown, free from sorrow and tribulation. Brother Binkley’s happiness in the presence of our Saviour is greater than the joy of all men upon earth. We and all our brethren comfort you in order that your grief may not injure your health. God, remembering his faithful labors, has called him to rest and reward. Though he is dead, his works remain, and for many generations his name and virtues will be remembered. We hear that at death he was free from sorrow, and that he left a good name to the world. Though we cannot see him on the earth, we still believe he is happy in heaven. Be not sorrowful, for at last, when our work is finished, God will call us to receive the happiness of heaven. Lina Mine SANG, Lina Maia Cuona, TE. Wortumy, Committee appcinted by Conference to write to Mrs. Binkley.C) x S. L. BINKLEY. Oo the Memory of 12,ev. S. 2. inkfey. Who died in Barnesville, Ohio, September 24th, 1887. By A. N. KENT. Dear one, thou art gone to rest, Who by faith stood on the mountain crest, And whose kind benevolent heart Would hope to all mankind impart. China’s sons have heard thy voice, And gladly made the Saviour’s choice; He crossed old ocean’s angry wave The sons of the Orient to save. We cannot chide thee for thy zeal, For thy kind heart would gladly heal The multitude of all our race, And point to the Saviour’s embrace. Our homes have been gladdened by thy call, A kind and gentle word for all; May thy sou] gather among brothers, To enjoy what thou imparted to others. Pride of the church, whose clarion tone Thrilled grandly through her forest lone, And waked to sublime life the shore Where darkness only reigned before. Thy aspirations, bold and strong, Aiming for the good of all thy race; We listened to thy voice so long, That none but God can fill thy place. Thou hast been here among rich and poor, Gently wooing souls for the home above, And the hearts of many thou didst secure For the fullness of the Saviour’s love.Ss. L. BINKLEY. How thousands bent before thy shrine, Beholding there a Saviour’s light divine, Caught on the faithful chain of love, To their triumphant homes above. On yonder height of glory he stands, Immortal laurels there he commands, His earthly trials here are done, And the joys of heaven have begun. And now we wait and watch for thee, Hope gleaming from the other shore, That we shall join thee in eternity, And sweetly sing as in days of yore. ASHTABULA, Nov. 4TH, 1887. “These are they which have come up out of great tribulation and have washed their robes, and have made them white, in the blood of the Lamb.”Lehta hae *? : ae 7 iH ra 2