Brother Ephraim A. Speer, M. D., son of Joshua K. Speer, one of our pioneer preachers, died at his home near Readyville, Rutherford County, Tenn., on July 18, 1906. He was born on August 7, 1838. Brother Speer served as a surgeon in the Confederate Army four years. He was an elder in the New Hope church of Christ, near Readyville. He was always, when able, at his post of duty. His influence was felt for good throughout the community in which he lived. He was a man of few words, but of very deep and sober thoughts. Three of his favorite sayings were: "Let the stars fall rather than apply for divorce;" "If I could know that my children would tell the truth, always the truth, just the truth, only the truth, I would be satisfied;" "A true man is always trying to be honest in act, in word, and in thought." I will always be thankful that I was blessed by being thrown with Brother Speer during his life. His influence has encouraged me no little. That he was a true soldier, a faithful Christian, a devoted father and husband, I have not one doubt. The last time I ever talked with him his leading thought was in behalf of the best interest of the congregation of which he was an elder. Those who survive him have my deepest sympathy. They, however, should remember that their loss is heaven's gain. They have every reason to be hopeful of meeting him in the "Sweet by and by," if they will only be faithful. May God ever bless his and all the bereaved of the earth. -- S. H. Hall., Atlanta, Ga. - Gospel Advocate February 14, 1907, page 108.
Brother Ephraim A. Speer, M. D., son of Joshua K. Speer, one of our pioneer preachers, died at his home near Readyville, Rutherford County, Tenn., on July 18, 1906. He was born on August 7, 1838. Brother Speer served as a surgeon in the Confederate Army four years. He was an elder in the New Hope church of Christ, near Readyville. He was always, when able, at his post of duty. His influence was felt for good throughout the community in which he lived. He was a man of few words, but of very deep and sober thoughts. Three of his favorite sayings were: "Let the stars fall rather than apply for divorce;" "If I could know that my children would tell the truth, always the truth, just the truth, only the truth, I would be satisfied;" "A true man is always trying to be honest in act, in word, and in thought." I will always be thankful that I was blessed by being thrown with Brother Speer during his life. His influence has encouraged me no little. That he was a true soldier, a faithful Christian, a devoted father and husband, I have not one doubt. The last time I ever talked with him his leading thought was in behalf of the best interest of the congregation of which he was an elder. Those who survive him have my deepest sympathy. They, however, should remember that their loss is heaven's gain. They have every reason to be hopeful of meeting him in the "Sweet by and by," if they will only be faithful. May God ever bless his and all the bereaved of the earth. -- S. H. Hall., Atlanta, Ga. - Gospel Advocate February 14, 1907, page 108.
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