LIFE OF DR. W. H. HOPSON.



such disparity. Many a morning have I started to my office
earlier than necessary, in order to stop in the 'Study,' at Seven-
teenth and Olive, to talk with him. He ever received me kindly,
and never seemed impatient of my intrusion. I always left him
feeling better, and with encouragement to enter upon the duties
before me. I can see the welcome smile, 'Good morning, Bro.
Ellis,' as I used to enter. He ordained me to the eldership in the
church, which office I hold in this church also.
    " Father of all mercies, bless the declining years of my
Christian brother. Be his refuge and strength; keep him under
the shadow of thy wing; give him peace, rest, eternal life,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
               "Your brother in the one hope,
                                          " J. W. ELLIS."

    Bro. J. W. McGarvey writes me, in answer to my
request, as follows:

                          " LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 2, 1886.
    "Dear Siter Hopeon:-In response to your request for a
written estimate of the Doctor, I pen the following:
    " When Dr. Hopson was in his prime, he was the most pop-
ular preacher among the Disciples. He was not what is com-
monly called an eloquent speaker, and yet he was eloquent in the
true sense of the word. His discourses were methodically ar-
ranged, his argument convincing, his style was transparent, and
he left a line of light behind hi ma as he advanced with his sub-
ject. His manner wa'4 bold and confident without being defiant,
and his action was full of grace and dignity. His voice was me-
lodious, and his person commanding. His exhortations, never
boisterous, were full of tenderness; and they deeply impressed
upon the heart the lessons set forth in the discourse. As a man
he was generous, kind-hearted and the soul of honor. These
qualities caused his discourses to have the greater weight with
those who knew him. His superiority, as I think, consisted in
the ease with which he could comprehend a subject, and the
facility with which he could distribute and arrange. In these
particulars he had no equal among his fellow-laborers.
               "Truly and fraternally yours,
                                    " J. W. MCGARVEY."



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