PEACE TO HIS ASHES
The burial of Rev. Asbury Collins, The Pioneer Preacher
Tribute of respect by a large concourse of Friends--sketch of His Character by a friend---His Dying message to His Flock.
Long before the hour set for the service to commence, Trinity M.E. church was filled to overflowing. At 2 p.m. Rev. Haight's deep and powerful voice was heard at the enterance, saying, "I am the reserection." He was accompanied by six ministers. Then followed the Masonic fraternity, and the casket containing the remains of Rev.Collins. The near relatives were the daughter-in-law and grandson.
Upon the casket was a sickle composed of white roses and smilax, and yhe shock of ripe wheat, ready to be garnered, also his Masonic apron. Rev. Barnes of the Presbyterian church of this city, read the first hymn,"Asleep in Jesus," very impressively. Rev.Amsbury, of North Platte, a Mason. led in prayers. Rev. Randolph, of Plum Creek, read the first scripture lesson, 90th Psalm. Rev. Crow read the second lesson, 15th chapter of 1st Cor. Rev. Marsh, of Lincoln, read the hymn,"I would not live alway." Rev.Ford, of Kearney, gave a scetch of the life of the deceased brother, commencing when he was converted, at the age of seventeen, and closing with his work in Kearney. Rev. Shingles, an Englishman, then spoke of the ministeral character of Rev. Collins. His word pictures of the past life, and future work of his brother were so vividthat the audience was spell-bound and almost breathless, so intense was the interest. He carried them to the very portals of heaven, and almost were the "gates ajar," for all who heard, to also behold. His figurative language, so beautiful was a tribute to the dead. Rev. Amsbury also made a few remarks on the same subject, his beautiful christan character. Rev. Haight then gave his last message, to his congregation. He left his benediction for his people, and said,"The gospel that I have preached to my flock, sustains me in this dying hour. Tell my brethren that I died at my post." The veil was very thin between our brother and the future. He desired his wife to get a pencil and write what he reported to her, as having seen. Then he said, "no, you will soon be with me, to enjoy it." He left a grand testimony behind him, as have many others, thank God. His testimony was in harmony with his life. "To live was Christ, to die was gain."
Song, "Servant of God well done."
Rev. Amsbury then returned thanks to the fraternity for kindness and help during the illness of the brother on behalf of the friends and closed by saying" The world don't know us as we know each other. May we all learn a lesson from our departed brother." The Masons then took charge of the remains, and so large a procession was never seen in Kearney. That closes the book so far as this life is concerned of a noble Christian man, the highest praise that can be bestowed upon one most assuredly.
Kearney hub March 12, 1890
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the members of Trinity and the First M.E.church, my neighbors and the Masonic fraternity, of this city for their untiring assistance and many kind acts during the illness of my beloved husband. These manifestations will never be forgotten by me and I ask that God's blessing may rest on everyone who rendered assistance.
Mrs. L.E. Collins
The burial of Rev. Asbury Collins, The Pioneer Preacher
Tribute of respect by a large concourse of Friends--sketch of His Character by a friend---His Dying message to His Flock.
Long before the hour set for the service to commence, Trinity M.E. church was filled to overflowing. At 2 p.m. Rev. Haight's deep and powerful voice was heard at the enterance, saying, "I am the reserection." He was accompanied by six ministers. Then followed the Masonic fraternity, and the casket containing the remains of Rev.Collins. The near relatives were the daughter-in-law and grandson.
Upon the casket was a sickle composed of white roses and smilax, and yhe shock of ripe wheat, ready to be garnered, also his Masonic apron. Rev. Barnes of the Presbyterian church of this city, read the first hymn,"Asleep in Jesus," very impressively. Rev.Amsbury, of North Platte, a Mason. led in prayers. Rev. Randolph, of Plum Creek, read the first scripture lesson, 90th Psalm. Rev. Crow read the second lesson, 15th chapter of 1st Cor. Rev. Marsh, of Lincoln, read the hymn,"I would not live alway." Rev.Ford, of Kearney, gave a scetch of the life of the deceased brother, commencing when he was converted, at the age of seventeen, and closing with his work in Kearney. Rev. Shingles, an Englishman, then spoke of the ministeral character of Rev. Collins. His word pictures of the past life, and future work of his brother were so vividthat the audience was spell-bound and almost breathless, so intense was the interest. He carried them to the very portals of heaven, and almost were the "gates ajar," for all who heard, to also behold. His figurative language, so beautiful was a tribute to the dead. Rev. Amsbury also made a few remarks on the same subject, his beautiful christan character. Rev. Haight then gave his last message, to his congregation. He left his benediction for his people, and said,"The gospel that I have preached to my flock, sustains me in this dying hour. Tell my brethren that I died at my post." The veil was very thin between our brother and the future. He desired his wife to get a pencil and write what he reported to her, as having seen. Then he said, "no, you will soon be with me, to enjoy it." He left a grand testimony behind him, as have many others, thank God. His testimony was in harmony with his life. "To live was Christ, to die was gain."
Song, "Servant of God well done."
Rev. Amsbury then returned thanks to the fraternity for kindness and help during the illness of the brother on behalf of the friends and closed by saying" The world don't know us as we know each other. May we all learn a lesson from our departed brother." The Masons then took charge of the remains, and so large a procession was never seen in Kearney. That closes the book so far as this life is concerned of a noble Christian man, the highest praise that can be bestowed upon one most assuredly.
Kearney hub March 12, 1890
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the members of Trinity and the First M.E.church, my neighbors and the Masonic fraternity, of this city for their untiring assistance and many kind acts during the illness of my beloved husband. These manifestations will never be forgotten by me and I ask that God's blessing may rest on everyone who rendered assistance.
Mrs. L.E. Collins
PEACE TO HIS ASHES
The burial of Rev. Asbury Collins, The Pioneer Preacher
Tribute of respect by a large concourse of Friends--sketch of His Character by a friend---His Dying message to His Flock.
Long before the hour set for the service to commence, Trinity M.E. church was filled to overflowing. At 2 p.m. Rev. Haight's deep and powerful voice was heard at the enterance, saying, "I am the reserection." He was accompanied by six ministers. Then followed the Masonic fraternity, and the casket containing the remains of Rev.Collins. The near relatives were the daughter-in-law and grandson.
Upon the casket was a sickle composed of white roses and smilax, and yhe shock of ripe wheat, ready to be garnered, also his Masonic apron. Rev. Barnes of the Presbyterian church of this city, read the first hymn,"Asleep in Jesus," very impressively. Rev.Amsbury, of North Platte, a Mason. led in prayers. Rev. Randolph, of Plum Creek, read the first scripture lesson, 90th Psalm. Rev. Crow read the second lesson, 15th chapter of 1st Cor. Rev. Marsh, of Lincoln, read the hymn,"I would not live alway." Rev.Ford, of Kearney, gave a scetch of the life of the deceased brother, commencing when he was converted, at the age of seventeen, and closing with his work in Kearney. Rev. Shingles, an Englishman, then spoke of the ministeral character of Rev. Collins. His word pictures of the past life, and future work of his brother were so vividthat the audience was spell-bound and almost breathless, so intense was the interest. He carried them to the very portals of heaven, and almost were the "gates ajar," for all who heard, to also behold. His figurative language, so beautiful was a tribute to the dead. Rev. Amsbury also made a few remarks on the same subject, his beautiful christan character. Rev. Haight then gave his last message, to his congregation. He left his benediction for his people, and said,"The gospel that I have preached to my flock, sustains me in this dying hour. Tell my brethren that I died at my post." The veil was very thin between our brother and the future. He desired his wife to get a pencil and write what he reported to her, as having seen. Then he said, "no, you will soon be with me, to enjoy it." He left a grand testimony behind him, as have many others, thank God. His testimony was in harmony with his life. "To live was Christ, to die was gain."
Song, "Servant of God well done."
Rev. Amsbury then returned thanks to the fraternity for kindness and help during the illness of the brother on behalf of the friends and closed by saying" The world don't know us as we know each other. May we all learn a lesson from our departed brother." The Masons then took charge of the remains, and so large a procession was never seen in Kearney. That closes the book so far as this life is concerned of a noble Christian man, the highest praise that can be bestowed upon one most assuredly.
Kearney hub March 12, 1890
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the members of Trinity and the First M.E.church, my neighbors and the Masonic fraternity, of this city for their untiring assistance and many kind acts during the illness of my beloved husband. These manifestations will never be forgotten by me and I ask that God's blessing may rest on everyone who rendered assistance.
Mrs. L.E. Collins
The burial of Rev. Asbury Collins, The Pioneer Preacher
Tribute of respect by a large concourse of Friends--sketch of His Character by a friend---His Dying message to His Flock.
Long before the hour set for the service to commence, Trinity M.E. church was filled to overflowing. At 2 p.m. Rev. Haight's deep and powerful voice was heard at the enterance, saying, "I am the reserection." He was accompanied by six ministers. Then followed the Masonic fraternity, and the casket containing the remains of Rev.Collins. The near relatives were the daughter-in-law and grandson.
Upon the casket was a sickle composed of white roses and smilax, and yhe shock of ripe wheat, ready to be garnered, also his Masonic apron. Rev. Barnes of the Presbyterian church of this city, read the first hymn,"Asleep in Jesus," very impressively. Rev.Amsbury, of North Platte, a Mason. led in prayers. Rev. Randolph, of Plum Creek, read the first scripture lesson, 90th Psalm. Rev. Crow read the second lesson, 15th chapter of 1st Cor. Rev. Marsh, of Lincoln, read the hymn,"I would not live alway." Rev.Ford, of Kearney, gave a scetch of the life of the deceased brother, commencing when he was converted, at the age of seventeen, and closing with his work in Kearney. Rev. Shingles, an Englishman, then spoke of the ministeral character of Rev. Collins. His word pictures of the past life, and future work of his brother were so vividthat the audience was spell-bound and almost breathless, so intense was the interest. He carried them to the very portals of heaven, and almost were the "gates ajar," for all who heard, to also behold. His figurative language, so beautiful was a tribute to the dead. Rev. Amsbury also made a few remarks on the same subject, his beautiful christan character. Rev. Haight then gave his last message, to his congregation. He left his benediction for his people, and said,"The gospel that I have preached to my flock, sustains me in this dying hour. Tell my brethren that I died at my post." The veil was very thin between our brother and the future. He desired his wife to get a pencil and write what he reported to her, as having seen. Then he said, "no, you will soon be with me, to enjoy it." He left a grand testimony behind him, as have many others, thank God. His testimony was in harmony with his life. "To live was Christ, to die was gain."
Song, "Servant of God well done."
Rev. Amsbury then returned thanks to the fraternity for kindness and help during the illness of the brother on behalf of the friends and closed by saying" The world don't know us as we know each other. May we all learn a lesson from our departed brother." The Masons then took charge of the remains, and so large a procession was never seen in Kearney. That closes the book so far as this life is concerned of a noble Christian man, the highest praise that can be bestowed upon one most assuredly.
Kearney hub March 12, 1890
Card of Thanks
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the members of Trinity and the First M.E.church, my neighbors and the Masonic fraternity, of this city for their untiring assistance and many kind acts during the illness of my beloved husband. These manifestations will never be forgotten by me and I ask that God's blessing may rest on everyone who rendered assistance.
Mrs. L.E. Collins
Gravesite Details
died from Brights Disease Age 66
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