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Obituary- Binns, John

John Herbert Binns was born a Richmond, Ind., Aug. 8th, 1867, and died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Binns, in Rossville, Kans., Aug. 5th, 1894, at 11 o'clock p.m., aged 26 yrs., 11 mos., and 27 days.

His life from early childhood had been spent here among the many young men and women who are left to mourn his untimely departure. He was taken sick on the 10th day of February. He was soon taken to his bed which he never left, except at very short intervals, until he left it for the grave. He was a great sufferer in his sickness. At first he seemed anxious to live, but as time passed he lost his interest in earthly things. He was always an honorable, upright young man, generous to a fault, scrupulously honest, kind to all, and loving and obedient to father and mother.

It was sad to see the host of young people, all friends and associates, pass by the casket that contained his lifeless remains and look upon the dead upturned face whose lips and eyes were locked by the hand of death. How much had been crowded into the few brief years of his earthly career, called away when life's sun had but just glided the eastern hills, throwing a glow of happiness across life's pathway. But alas! how vain is the hope of man! He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down. Thus do we see the fondest cherished hopes wither and die. He had but tasted the cup, when it was rudely dashed aside. He never made a public profession of Christ, but, when told he had but a few hours to live, he said, "It is all right, I am not afraid, I am ready to go." In the long weary months of physical suffering, he had ample time to consider all things connected with eternity. While there is no promise of life eternal without obedience to Christ, who will say what God will do?

The writer was called to officiate, and spoke from Rev. 22:12: "Behold I come quickly and my reward is with me to give to every man according as his work shall be."

A very large concourse of friends assembled at the home of his parents to attend his funeral, which took place on Tuesday, Aug. 7th, '94, at 10 a.m., after which the grief stricken family and vast company of friends followed the dear boy's remains to the white silent city on the hill where they will rest till He shall come with his rewards. Six of his young friends lowered him in the grave. The floral tributes were artistic and beautiful, among them a wreath, the gift of the young ladies' Pocahontas Club. May God, who is so abundantly able to bless, sanctify this deep bereavement, to their good, and may all hearts be made better and drawn nearer to Him.

Rev. R.E. Hill

[From The Rossville Times, August 10, 1894]

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