In Memoriam: James Lyons Chesnut, D.D.

24 IN MEMORIAM helper in the work of the Lord, he was set apart to the work of the ministry, and at the same time installed pastor of the Grand Cote Reformed Presbyterian Church, Coulterville, Ill., February 9, 1893. During all these,years he has made full proof of his ministry, show– ing himself approved unto God-a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. Endued with the gifts and graces which made him an able minister of the Gospel, he was equally qualified by his tender and sympathetic nature to sll.epherd the flock entrusted to ·his care. Cheerful and optimistic in his outlook, he was able to arouse the zeal and energy, not only of his own, but also of the neigh– boring congregations, who are largely in– debted to him for encouragement in time of need. As a presbyter, faithful in attendance upon church courts, judicious in counsel; as a citizen, deeply interested in all that per– tained to the highest welfare of the commtr– nity; as a man, exemplary in his conduct in all the relations of life, we feel deeply . our loss in his removal at this time. We express our gratitude for the fellowship enjoyed and the services rendered during twenty-two years. · Our best wishes, go with him to his new field of labor, and we trust that he may long be spared to advance the interests of Christ's Kingdom. ''At the same time we express our sym– pathy with the congregation deprived of his services as a pastor, and commend them to God and to the word of his grace. We shall endeavor to secure for them the supply of ordinances to the extent of our ability, and