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ID 294 FULLNAME Gregory, Marcus ISSUE tm1803 DETAILS Marcus Gregory, at Pleasant Hill, Ky., Jan. 24, 1888. Age 87 yrs. 11 mo. and 26 days, (see page, 59.) AGE 87 yrs. DEATHDATE 1888-01-24 VILLAGE Pleasant Hill, KY FirstNAME Marcus LastNAME Gregory
ID 295 FULLNAME Gregory, Marcus ISSUE tm1803 DETAILS TRIBUTE --- From page 59
TRIBUTE. To the Memory of Brother MARCUS GREGORY.
" He, giveth his beloved sleep-" At a few weeks journey of the New Year, just as dawn was
approaching and the sun gleamed over the hill-tops, with a radiant smile to fie snow
clad earth, a pure spirit awakened in the glory of its Eternal Home. What a releasement
from all physical suffering, from the agonizing pain and torture of a diseased body, for
of late years our dear brother was a great sufferer; but at all times bore his
affliction with marked patience and resignation. He bore evidence of a living faith,
founded on the Rock which wrought �'peace, patience, experience and hope.'' Hope that he
would soon traverse the golden portals of heaven, where sorrow, sickness, pain and death
are unknown. We believe that his hopes are at last realized, and that he is mingling
with that innumerable host that have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. Our
beloved Brother, Marcus Gregory, was born in Shelby Co., Ky. (see page 72.) His parents
united with the Society of Believers of Pleasant Hill in 1813, with eight children; all
of whom remained steadfast to their first faith except one- Pleasant Hill was not much
more than a wilderness then, and many years of toil and severe hardships passed before
its beautiful and substantial buildings arose. Through all those years of hardships,
when he was blest with youth and health, the world's brightest prospects and gilded
charms beckoned to him, and the siren voice tempted, yet he kept the even tenor of his
way. Like adamantine rock he withstood the Summer's heat and Winter's chilling blast.
His feet were shod with the gospel of peace. He was armed with the shield of faith,
wherewith he was able to parry the fiery darts of the wicked, and with the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit. Clad in this holy armor he went forth with his
trust in God and "pressed toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus." He was quiet and reserved, but always had a smile and pleasant wordfor every one. Faithful in every duty until disease and infirmity
could no longer be resisted. Without any reserve he consecrated his time, and his
talents, his body and soul to the great God that discerneth the intentions and motives
of the heart. O I may we all be wise and strive to imitate this shining example and "
scatter the roses instead of the brier." After his long life of usefulness he was ready
to say in truth, " I am now ready to be offered up. I have fought the good fight, I have
finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day ; and not
to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Go, worthy veteran go ! and
reap the fruits of thy labors, and receive thy glorious crown of life. Dear Father, we
miss thee from our midst, most deeply; and how sad our hearts, as we bid adieu to the
last of our early Fathers of Pleasant Hill, and in our sorrow we fain would bring thee
back; but we know that thou art happy, thy journey over and safe home at last! We feel
that the heavens are re-echoing the gladsome welcome. " Well done thou good and faithful
servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Pleasant Hill, Ky.AGE 72. DEATHDATE 1888-01-24 VILLAGE Pleasant Hill, KY FirstNAME Marcus LastNAME Gregory
ID 298 FULLNAME Gregory, Marcus ISSUE tm1803 DETAILS Marcus Gregory, at
Pleasant Hill, Ky., Jan. 24, 1888. Age 87 yrs. 11 mo. and 26 days, (see page, 59.)
AGE 59 TRIBUTE. DEATHDATE 1888-01-24 VILLAGE Pleasant Hill, KY FirstNAME Marcus LastNAME Gregory
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