IN June, 1932, Mrs. Heyman Wreford was laid to rest in the Higher Cemetery, Exeter. On January 5th 1935, the precious dust of our beloved Doctor was laid in the same grave, until “the Lord Himself shall come.” The cemetery chapel was full to overflowing, and a large congregation stood around the open grave. Many eyes were filled with tears, and every heart was filled with grief.
Addresses were given by Mr. W. J. Hocking, of London (in the chapel), who spoke from John 9; and Mr. Theo. Davis, also of London, who spoke from 1 Corinthians 15 at the graveside. The hymns sung were, “Asleep through Jesus, blessed sleep” and “Christ is risen, sound His praise,” while “How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds” was sung at the close of that solemn, blessed service. Then, after the closing prayer, we could but say, “Good-bye, dear, dear Doctor, for a little while, when we shall meet again to part no more.”
“We shall see thee ‘in the morning,’ when our tears are wiped away
We shall dwell with Christ Forever, in that Resurrection Day.”
Farewell!
Farewell! Awhile dear servant of the Lord
Thy work on earth is done;
The Master calls thee Home―His blest reward.
Thy faithful heart has won.
Thy pathway to the skies was rough and long
Reproach for Christ was thine.
But, lo! at eventide God gave thee song—
And light―His light divine.
His mercy and His truth, sustained thee where
Thy fields of service lay,
And up the shining heights of faith and prayer,
To rest and endless day.
Sorrow’s Diadem.