The Watchtower Society and John and Morton Edgar - A2Z.org

MEMOIRS OF DR. JOHN EDGAR.I.How he came into the Light.Y dcar brother John came gradually into the lightnow due to the household of faith, for there wereM many obstacles in the way. It toas difficult forhim to find the necessary leisure sufficient to duly considerspiritual things ; his professional work and studies fullyoccupied his time, and mere very dear to his heart. Pastsuccesses quickened his hopes for still greater achievements,and there was every prospect that his ambitions mould beattained. He \\-as highly esteemed, both for his personalqualities and his skill as a surgeon. Enjoying vi-orcnislmlth, a happy home. and many loving friends, tgs lifeheld mucll to satisfy his bright, affectionate disposition.Although such eartllly acquisitions tended to hinder hisspiritual advancement, my brother h 4 nevertheless certainChristian advantages. Our parents had trained hinl torcvcrence God and the Bible, and also to regard Christ ashis personal Saviour. Posscsscd of a humble spirit, hismind was open to accept of truth, even though unpopular.His standard of authority was the JVord of Gocl. Anyteaching that nppcarcd rc;lsonable ant1 in I~armc~ny thcrctvitl~,he carcfull~ scarcllcd till satisfied of its soundnessor otherwise ; and whencver a trtrtll bccanic a nl;lttcr c\fconviction, liis life and condtrct \%-ere bnjugl~t inlo conformity 5%-it11rcgnrtllcss of all conscqucnccs, imn-rcdiateor remote. evcn shonld these prove to be the loss of everycherished friend and the frustration of his dearest earthlyhopes. Thus humbly walking in the light, he continuedto be taught of the Lord ; for " the meek will He guidein judgment, and the meek will He teach His way"-Psa. xxv. 9.Brought as he was in the course of his professions! work