"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 34, p 134, Aug. 25, 1864.
On the morning of July 25th, 1864, brother Christopher Langworthy met with an accident which precipitated him from near the top of the beam of his barn to the floor below. He struck his back on the barn floor; he walked into the house, and though he suffered much pain, yet he was supposed to be improving, and but small fears were entertained of his recovery. On the morning of Aug. 5th, he walked with assistance from his bedroom to the next room, and was seated in a chair. He was immediately seized with a spasm, and died in about thirty minutes. On the 7th, a large concourse of people assembled at his funeral. His pastor's wife being a relative, funeral services were conducted by Eld. James Summerbell. Thus another household are shrouded in sorrow, yet they mourn not without hope. Bro. Langworthy was a Christian. A heavy blow has fallen on this community; for the deceased was a business man, honest and upright in all his dealings. His loss will be felt by the denomination, for by his social, genial, hospitable nature, as well as his benevolence, he was extensively known and loved. This solemn providence of God falls heavily on the Second Brookfield Church, of which he was one of the few remaining original members. He was one of the ablest supporters of every good work among us. A pillar of the church has fallen; but we bless God that he lent us this brother so long; and though it is sad to part, yet we ought not, nor will we, murmur, that the Master has taken him out of the storm. He was in the 57th year of his age. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
J. M. T.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
On the morning of July 25th, 1864, brother Christopher Langworthy met with an accident which precipitated him from near the top of the beam of his barn to the floor below. He struck his back on the barn floor; he walked into the house, and though he suffered much pain, yet he was supposed to be improving, and but small fears were entertained of his recovery. On the morning of Aug. 5th, he walked with assistance from his bedroom to the next room, and was seated in a chair. He was immediately seized with a spasm, and died in about thirty minutes. On the 7th, a large concourse of people assembled at his funeral. His pastor's wife being a relative, funeral services were conducted by Eld. James Summerbell. Thus another household are shrouded in sorrow, yet they mourn not without hope. Bro. Langworthy was a Christian. A heavy blow has fallen on this community; for the deceased was a business man, honest and upright in all his dealings. His loss will be felt by the denomination, for by his social, genial, hospitable nature, as well as his benevolence, he was extensively known and loved. This solemn providence of God falls heavily on the Second Brookfield Church, of which he was one of the few remaining original members. He was one of the ablest supporters of every good work among us. A pillar of the church has fallen; but we bless God that he lent us this brother so long; and though it is sad to part, yet we ought not, nor will we, murmur, that the Master has taken him out of the storm. He was in the 57th year of his age. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
J. M. T.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 20, No 34, p 134, Aug. 25, 1864.
On the morning of July 25th, 1864, brother Christopher Langworthy met with an accident which precipitated him from near the top of the beam of his barn to the floor below. He struck his back on the barn floor; he walked into the house, and though he suffered much pain, yet he was supposed to be improving, and but small fears were entertained of his recovery. On the morning of Aug. 5th, he walked with assistance from his bedroom to the next room, and was seated in a chair. He was immediately seized with a spasm, and died in about thirty minutes. On the 7th, a large concourse of people assembled at his funeral. His pastor's wife being a relative, funeral services were conducted by Eld. James Summerbell. Thus another household are shrouded in sorrow, yet they mourn not without hope. Bro. Langworthy was a Christian. A heavy blow has fallen on this community; for the deceased was a business man, honest and upright in all his dealings. His loss will be felt by the denomination, for by his social, genial, hospitable nature, as well as his benevolence, he was extensively known and loved. This solemn providence of God falls heavily on the Second Brookfield Church, of which he was one of the few remaining original members. He was one of the ablest supporters of every good work among us. A pillar of the church has fallen; but we bless God that he lent us this brother so long; and though it is sad to part, yet we ought not, nor will we, murmur, that the Master has taken him out of the storm. He was in the 57th year of his age. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
J. M. T.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
On the morning of July 25th, 1864, brother Christopher Langworthy met with an accident which precipitated him from near the top of the beam of his barn to the floor below. He struck his back on the barn floor; he walked into the house, and though he suffered much pain, yet he was supposed to be improving, and but small fears were entertained of his recovery. On the morning of Aug. 5th, he walked with assistance from his bedroom to the next room, and was seated in a chair. He was immediately seized with a spasm, and died in about thirty minutes. On the 7th, a large concourse of people assembled at his funeral. His pastor's wife being a relative, funeral services were conducted by Eld. James Summerbell. Thus another household are shrouded in sorrow, yet they mourn not without hope. Bro. Langworthy was a Christian. A heavy blow has fallen on this community; for the deceased was a business man, honest and upright in all his dealings. His loss will be felt by the denomination, for by his social, genial, hospitable nature, as well as his benevolence, he was extensively known and loved. This solemn providence of God falls heavily on the Second Brookfield Church, of which he was one of the few remaining original members. He was one of the ablest supporters of every good work among us. A pillar of the church has fallen; but we bless God that he lent us this brother so long; and though it is sad to part, yet we ought not, nor will we, murmur, that the Master has taken him out of the storm. He was in the 57th year of his age. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."
J. M. T.
Contributor: Jon Saunders (47674050)
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