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Rev Charles D Tupper

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Rev Charles D Tupper

Birth
Cornwallis Park, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death
19 Jan 1881 (aged 86)
Tremont, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial
Tremont, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada Add to Map
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Christian Messenger - Wednesday, 26 January 1881 - Page 31 -

Deaths -

At Kingston, Aylesford, Wednesday morning, 19th inst., Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D., in the 87th year of his age. (See 2nd page).


Christian Messenger - Wednesday, 26 January 1881 - Page 26 -

The Late Rev. Chas. Tupper, D.D. -

A great man and a standard-bearer in Israel has fallen, in the death of the Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D. He was not perhaps, great according to the world’s estimate of greatness - one who by his brilliant talents as an orator could dazzle his hearers, or sought to render himself conspicuous among his brethren - but it was rather by his constant course of labor for Christ and the steady pursuit of what he believed to be the cause of truth, he secured the profound respect, unbounded confidence, and warm affection of all his brethren; and he was truly great. He was greatly beloved, and his departure will be lamented by the whole community. The entire absence of anything selfish in him, and his punctilious regard for what was right and honorable, always rendered his counsel wise and his judgement reliable. We have no desire to occupy much space in recording our estimate of our dear departed friend and brother, seeing that Rev. E.M. Saunders has favored us with his sermon on his life and character. But the long and intimate connection that has existed between Dr. Tupper and the readers of the Messenger demands of us something more than an ordinary reference to him on his departure. Our intercourse with our brother has always been the most free and unrestrained, and yet we have not in recollection the smallest circumstance in what he has said or done that we would wish to forget. Having given our readers his Autobiography, commencing about fifteen years ago, and continuing from time to time on through several years, it will be very pleasing to take a review, and afresh form an estimate of what the gospel can effect when its truths are fully received and heartily embraced. Such mental culture, and moral excellence, and constant labor are not often found united in this world of imperfection and sin. We invite our readers to an examination of the portraiture in all its details. If by our effort we can but be the means of aiding in the development of just such characteristics in our fellow men, we shall not think our days have been wholly misemployed or useless in the kingdom of our Lord and Master. To Mrs. Tupper, who was blessed with one of the most amiable of fathers - the late Rev. Joseph Dimock - and who has been a source of much happiness to her late husband, in his declining years, and has been also blessed in her relation to him, and also to the bereaved family, we would tender our respectful sympathy.

The Funeral -

Took place on Saturday. Our informant remarks, “the whole community mourns his loss, for all loved him.” The services at the house were conducted by Rev. N. Vidito and Rev. George Armstrong. Dr. Tupper had chosen the hymns to be sung:
“The hour of my departure’s come,
I hear a voice that calls me home.”
At the meeting house, the Rev. J.W. Bleakney gave out the 257th hymn, in the Psalmist:
“Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
upon the Saviour’s brow.”
Dr. Welton read 1 Corinthians xv.
Prayer by Rev. George Armstrong.
Rev. J.L. Read gave out the 1118th hymn, -
“Servant of God, Well done,
Rest from thy loved employ.”
Rev. W.E. Hall preached the sermon from Acts xiii. 36.
Addresses were then given by Revds. N. Vidito, George Armstrong, E.O. Read, and by Revds. R. Smith, and J. Gaetz, (Methodist).
Prayer by Rev. O. Parker, and the closing hymn given out by Rev. Joseph Bleakney.
“The Church has lost a wise teacher, and the world a good man.”

The following is from the Rev. Dr. Cramp:

Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D.

It has pleased God to take from us our honoured brother, the Rev. Dr. Tupper, who died on Wednesday last, after a lengthened illness. Charles Tupper was born in the Township of Cornwallis, Aug. 6, 1794. He was converted in early life, and was baptized by Father Manning, May 14, 1815. He was ordained to the Christian ministry in our denomination, July 17, 1817. His life was one long labour for the cause of Christ in these provinces. Dr. Tupper was a sound and practical preacher. He was an industrious pastor. He administered Christian discipline with impartiality and righteousness. He was a very laborious itinerant. As a teacher of the young he greatly excelled. Dr. Tupper was especially gifted for his work by his knowledge of languages. His diary for Dec. 22, 1959, contains the following entry: “Finished the perusal of Luther’s German version of the bible. I have now perused the whole of the sacred volume in eight languages; these are, Hebrew, Syriac, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, German, and English, besides the New Testament in Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Tupper’s expository notes on the Syriac version were published many years ago, and were highly prized. In addition to his other studies, he read largely in Theology and Ecclesiastical History. His writings were numerous, and much valued. We shall see his face no more on earth. Farewell, dear brother! May we stand together before the throne, having washed our robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, and hymn the high praises of God before the angels with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Amen.
Jan 21, 1881. J.M. Cramp.

Rev. D.A. Steele, pastor at Amherst over the church to which Dr. Tupper ministered for so many years, writes:

January 22, 1881.

Dear Brother -

A good man, Dr. Tupper, has departed to a brighter, happier sphere. The event was made known by telegraph on Wednesday, when Dr. Nathan Tupper and Mrs. Tupper, left for Aylesford. At our prayer meeting on Thursday evening the people spoke fondly of their former pastor. One brother told how last summer, when laid aside, the venerable servant of God found him out, and ministered to him. Another rose and said he had listened to the doctor, and had never forgotten one expression he used, “The dear Redeemer.” Deacon Lowe testified how much he owed to the example and faithfulness of his stepfather. We prayed for the family, and that the seed long buried, and watered by so many tears, might speedily spring forth. What an example to our rising ministry is his life! How correct his demeanor, how punctual in the performance of his promises, how solicitous to devote all his powers to the service of his “dear Redeemer.” The last discourse I heard him deliver was in my pulpit, from 1 Thess. i. 10: “To wait for his Son from heaven, &c.” He rose in weakness. He seemed afraid that he would be unequal to the effort, and I remember glancing over the text, and making rapid notes, so as to take up the subject if he should be obliged to desist. But he warmed to his loved work, preached a very instructive sermon, and applied it with his usual force. Charles Tupper was a model of industry, integrity, and piety. Let us follow him as he followed Christ. He will be mourned by every family throughout this county. He was not only pastor in Amherst, but pastor-at-large of all the churches for 30 years. The infant cause was fostered by him, and, in conjunction with Rev. Samuel McCully, the people were taught the principles of the New Testament. They are gone, but their work remains. “Being dead they yet speak.” D.A.S.
Christian Messenger - Wednesday, 26 January 1881 - Page 31 -

Deaths -

At Kingston, Aylesford, Wednesday morning, 19th inst., Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D., in the 87th year of his age. (See 2nd page).


Christian Messenger - Wednesday, 26 January 1881 - Page 26 -

The Late Rev. Chas. Tupper, D.D. -

A great man and a standard-bearer in Israel has fallen, in the death of the Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D. He was not perhaps, great according to the world’s estimate of greatness - one who by his brilliant talents as an orator could dazzle his hearers, or sought to render himself conspicuous among his brethren - but it was rather by his constant course of labor for Christ and the steady pursuit of what he believed to be the cause of truth, he secured the profound respect, unbounded confidence, and warm affection of all his brethren; and he was truly great. He was greatly beloved, and his departure will be lamented by the whole community. The entire absence of anything selfish in him, and his punctilious regard for what was right and honorable, always rendered his counsel wise and his judgement reliable. We have no desire to occupy much space in recording our estimate of our dear departed friend and brother, seeing that Rev. E.M. Saunders has favored us with his sermon on his life and character. But the long and intimate connection that has existed between Dr. Tupper and the readers of the Messenger demands of us something more than an ordinary reference to him on his departure. Our intercourse with our brother has always been the most free and unrestrained, and yet we have not in recollection the smallest circumstance in what he has said or done that we would wish to forget. Having given our readers his Autobiography, commencing about fifteen years ago, and continuing from time to time on through several years, it will be very pleasing to take a review, and afresh form an estimate of what the gospel can effect when its truths are fully received and heartily embraced. Such mental culture, and moral excellence, and constant labor are not often found united in this world of imperfection and sin. We invite our readers to an examination of the portraiture in all its details. If by our effort we can but be the means of aiding in the development of just such characteristics in our fellow men, we shall not think our days have been wholly misemployed or useless in the kingdom of our Lord and Master. To Mrs. Tupper, who was blessed with one of the most amiable of fathers - the late Rev. Joseph Dimock - and who has been a source of much happiness to her late husband, in his declining years, and has been also blessed in her relation to him, and also to the bereaved family, we would tender our respectful sympathy.

The Funeral -

Took place on Saturday. Our informant remarks, “the whole community mourns his loss, for all loved him.” The services at the house were conducted by Rev. N. Vidito and Rev. George Armstrong. Dr. Tupper had chosen the hymns to be sung:
“The hour of my departure’s come,
I hear a voice that calls me home.”
At the meeting house, the Rev. J.W. Bleakney gave out the 257th hymn, in the Psalmist:
“Majestic sweetness sits enthroned
upon the Saviour’s brow.”
Dr. Welton read 1 Corinthians xv.
Prayer by Rev. George Armstrong.
Rev. J.L. Read gave out the 1118th hymn, -
“Servant of God, Well done,
Rest from thy loved employ.”
Rev. W.E. Hall preached the sermon from Acts xiii. 36.
Addresses were then given by Revds. N. Vidito, George Armstrong, E.O. Read, and by Revds. R. Smith, and J. Gaetz, (Methodist).
Prayer by Rev. O. Parker, and the closing hymn given out by Rev. Joseph Bleakney.
“The Church has lost a wise teacher, and the world a good man.”

The following is from the Rev. Dr. Cramp:

Rev. Charles Tupper, D.D.

It has pleased God to take from us our honoured brother, the Rev. Dr. Tupper, who died on Wednesday last, after a lengthened illness. Charles Tupper was born in the Township of Cornwallis, Aug. 6, 1794. He was converted in early life, and was baptized by Father Manning, May 14, 1815. He was ordained to the Christian ministry in our denomination, July 17, 1817. His life was one long labour for the cause of Christ in these provinces. Dr. Tupper was a sound and practical preacher. He was an industrious pastor. He administered Christian discipline with impartiality and righteousness. He was a very laborious itinerant. As a teacher of the young he greatly excelled. Dr. Tupper was especially gifted for his work by his knowledge of languages. His diary for Dec. 22, 1959, contains the following entry: “Finished the perusal of Luther’s German version of the bible. I have now perused the whole of the sacred volume in eight languages; these are, Hebrew, Syriac, Greek, Latin, Italian, French, German, and English, besides the New Testament in Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Tupper’s expository notes on the Syriac version were published many years ago, and were highly prized. In addition to his other studies, he read largely in Theology and Ecclesiastical History. His writings were numerous, and much valued. We shall see his face no more on earth. Farewell, dear brother! May we stand together before the throne, having washed our robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb, and hymn the high praises of God before the angels with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Amen.
Jan 21, 1881. J.M. Cramp.

Rev. D.A. Steele, pastor at Amherst over the church to which Dr. Tupper ministered for so many years, writes:

January 22, 1881.

Dear Brother -

A good man, Dr. Tupper, has departed to a brighter, happier sphere. The event was made known by telegraph on Wednesday, when Dr. Nathan Tupper and Mrs. Tupper, left for Aylesford. At our prayer meeting on Thursday evening the people spoke fondly of their former pastor. One brother told how last summer, when laid aside, the venerable servant of God found him out, and ministered to him. Another rose and said he had listened to the doctor, and had never forgotten one expression he used, “The dear Redeemer.” Deacon Lowe testified how much he owed to the example and faithfulness of his stepfather. We prayed for the family, and that the seed long buried, and watered by so many tears, might speedily spring forth. What an example to our rising ministry is his life! How correct his demeanor, how punctual in the performance of his promises, how solicitous to devote all his powers to the service of his “dear Redeemer.” The last discourse I heard him deliver was in my pulpit, from 1 Thess. i. 10: “To wait for his Son from heaven, &c.” He rose in weakness. He seemed afraid that he would be unequal to the effort, and I remember glancing over the text, and making rapid notes, so as to take up the subject if he should be obliged to desist. But he warmed to his loved work, preached a very instructive sermon, and applied it with his usual force. Charles Tupper was a model of industry, integrity, and piety. Let us follow him as he followed Christ. He will be mourned by every family throughout this county. He was not only pastor in Amherst, but pastor-at-large of all the churches for 30 years. The infant cause was fostered by him, and, in conjunction with Rev. Samuel McCully, the people were taught the principles of the New Testament. They are gone, but their work remains. “Being dead they yet speak.” D.A.S.


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