| The Life of Dr. J.R. Miller |
Chapter 14 |
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Messrs. Hodder and Stoughton, through whom Dr. Miller’s books found their way to the homes of Great Britain and her colonies, wrote to Mrs. Miller:
“As friend and as author Dr. Miller meant very much to us and we deplore his loss more than we can possibly say. We look back on the long years of our relationship with the feeling of bitter pain that they are closed, and great thankfulness for all the kindness, the consideration, the affection that have made them forever memorable in our firm’s history. We have lost a dear friend, as well as a very valued and most esteemed author. And we are very sorrowful… There are so many to whom his name is forever blessed. Of him, more than of most, it is true that his works do follow him. He still speaks, and will ever speak, while there are worried, troubled hearts to listen.”
Rev. Herrick Johnson, D.D., LL.D., who was a pastor in Philadelphia during Dr. Miller’s early years at Bethany, paid this tribute:
“He was one of the noble company that I knew here in Philadelphia in very blessed association when I was here as pastor of the First Church. We all loved him. His place in our ministerial circle was unique. His gentleness made him great. His winsomeness had no weakness in it. Yet somehow everybody felt drawn to him. He seemed so closely in touch with the best in heart and life. Gentle as a child, yet firm as a rock, genial in spirit, lovable, helpful, always true, always tender, the memory of him is a benediction.”
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