In Memoriam: James Lyons Chesnut, D.D.

JAMES LYONS CHESNUT, D. D. 7 tion became serious and for a while it was feared that the end was near. He rallied, however, and journeyed back to Cedarville where for weeks-yes, months-everything possible was done to regain health. Some– times hopes were bright; at other times the disease seemed to be wearing out the strong man; thus loved ones and friends were anxiously waiting when on February 7, l:918, at 1.50 o'clock P. M. he was given release from pain and suffering and received into the realms of the blessed. His loved ones and the sorrow-stricken communities bowed to learn the lesson which God would teach. During his sickness, Dr. Chesnut never lacked the kindly helpful interest of a devoted people. His family, now burdened with an unmeasured loss and sorrow, became con– scious of a blessed sympathy and a spirit of willing, yet unobtrusive helpfulness on the part of friends both within and without the Cedarville congregation. Dr. Chesnut occupied various positions in the Presbyteries to which he belonged; served as Moderator of General Synod; was for years a Superintendent of the R. P. Semi– nary, State Clerk of General Synod, and a most efficient and beloved Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board. In his presentation of the work of the Board at Synod, he fre– quently became most eloquent, firing the zeal of every auditor. In 1901 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinit:t was conferred upon him by Cedar– ville College. In ·1915 he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of Cedar-