Post, Gilbert 1820-1888

POST, HUMPHRIES

Posted By: Linda Mohning (email)
Date: 5/23/2016 at 04:02:49

The body of Gilbert Post was laid to rest Sunday afternoon in the city cemetery amid the most imposing ceremonies.
Long before the appointed time, every seat in the Methodist church was filled and a large audience was obliged to stand out side.
A short service was held at the residence and a new rendition of “Jesus Lover of my Soul” was beautifully sung by Misses Pardee and Over, and Messrs Brown and Smith. Miss Pardee singing the obligato. The church being near by the pall bearers Messrs. Betsworth, March, Wright , Willey, Dier and Peacock, carried the corpse to the vestibule where it was received by Thos. Adamson and C. A. Tyler and palced upon the rests at the altar. The pastor Rev. I. N. Pardee, read a selection from fifteenth Corinthians and the chorus choir sang the anthem chant, “I am the Resurrection and the Life” when Rev. J. E. Snowden offered the Invocation. Hymn No. 980, “How Sweet the Hour of Closing dad,” was then sung and the pastor very feelingly from Rev. 3:12. “Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my god and he shall go no more out, and I will write upon him the name of my god and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem.” The speaker said in substance, that it was very proper on occasions like the present for us to stop and consider for the benefit of the living. He would inquire what constituted a Christian character. Valuable qualities; unavoidable failures, and while the latter were deprecated, the former rounded out the “over coming life.” The true life, shaped and sustained by faith, has the characteristics of invincibility, uprightness, sincerity and devotion to God, the church and humanity. Faith, the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, making a life of trust and endeavor of word and works, acquiescing to all of God’s plans and duties devolved. Several noble examples were here brought in as illustrations of faith; such as Abraham in offering his son Isaac and Bishop Haven in undertaking his important work, both clear in opinion, firm in attitude, believing that they that trust in the Lord shall not be moved. The speaker dwelt on faithfulness, and likened it to a column morticed in the rock, and gave us an illustration, the old guard, who, firm in his trust remained at his post until pinioned by the fast flowing lava, remained a martyr to duty and in after ages was found just as he died; at his post, with armor on. He here admonished the Christian, that in this life these characteristics should be made manifest. That there was as much in being a shining light in every day business and legal vocation, as in church work. That a subtle force was ever working and with the light of these latter days there should no uncertain sound go forth as to any mans religious character. The speaker saw that in his own peculiar way God put his mark on the “over coming life,” in that the assurance is given that “He shall be a pillar in the spiritual temple of God. The speaker here alluded to the pillars made by King Hiram, of their being decorated with lilies and very beautifully rounded out the life that was rich and substantial in being a pillar in the church militant to receive the new best name in the church triumphant. That he should bear the name of God, which is perfect righteousness; the name of the city of God, which is ideal Christianity, and the name of Christ, which is Christliness. He said he was happy to state that with frequent conversation with the deceased that he was ready; prepared for the change, that he had given positive testimony of the new and higher life. That under the meetings of Evangelist Shaw he had been led into new relations with the Master and was not unwilling to go. After the sermon the choir sang “He remembereth we are but Dust” and while the hundreds of people filled the aisle to take the last look at Gilbert Post, as he lay, truly “like one asleep” the organist, Miss Cora Smith, played a beautiful offertory and thus closed the sad service at the church. The cortege was probably as large as has been seen in our city. At the grave the church ritual service was used and the relatives and friends returned to their homes feeling no doubt the importance of being ready.
Gilbert Post, was born in Churchville, Monroe County, N.Y. April 16, 1820 and died July 6th, 1888, making him past 68 years of age. After growing to manhood he went to Ohio where he married Loiza Humphries and stopping there but a short time moved to Green county, Wisconsin and in 1883 located his family in Le Mars.
He was one of our who were willing and did sign legal papers that brought justice the men who were willfully violating the law in selling liquor openly in our city and has been always ready to assist in any manner the enforcement of the prohibitory law. He was a Methodist from early manhood and was one of the offciary of the Le Mars church at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and five sons. About a week before he died, Mrs. Post’s brother, Mr. C. H. Humphries, who lives at Boise City, Idaho, came to make the family a visit. Albert Post from Wishwankee, Indiana, and all the sons were able to reach here in time for the obsequies. Gilbert Post will not only be missed by his own family but neighbors and friends will realize that an influence for the right has gone from among them. Requiesce in pace.
Card of Thanks. For the uniform kindness and many courtesies extended during the sickness and subsequent to the death of our husband and father, we desire to express in this public manner, our heartfelt gratitude, to neighbors and friends and the I. O. G. T. – Loiza Post and Family, The Le Mars Sentinel, Tuesday, July 10, 1888, page 3, column 5