It was the last time I ever saw Uncle Dyke alive. The next May—1938—he died. I was gratified that it fell to my lot to attend his funeral. And what a worthy eulogy the Reverend John McNeely, whom Uncle Dyke always referred to as “my son in the Gospel,” preached, taking for his text “My servant, Moses, is dead,” a text that the two had agreed upon long before the Good Shepherd of the Hills passed away.
That day when the sermon was ended the great throng that filled the valley and the hillsides, gathering about the baptismal pool he himself had fashioned, sang Uncle Dyke’s favorite hymn. Their voices blending like the notes of a giant organ swelled and filled the deep valley:
Like a star in the morning in its beauty, Like the sun is the Bible to my soul, Shining clear on the way of life and beauty, As I hasten on my journey to the goal. ’Tis a lamp in the wilderness of sorrow, ’Tis a light on the weary pilgrim’s way, It will guide to the bright eternal morrow, Shining more and more unto the Perfect Day. ’Tis the voice of a friend forever near me, In the toil and the battle here below,
Babs
07/16/2017
I enjoyed it but it the material is definitely dated. A lot of things being described in the book as going on I am sure no longer exist. A little too much of the book was devoted to the feuds Hatfield-McCoys and another feud. It did make me more interested in the music and crafts from the area. I wi How It Works30-day FREE trialGet ALL YOU CAN BOOKS absolutely FREE for 30 days. Download our FREE app and enjoy unlimited downloads of our entire library with no restrictions. UNLIMITED accessHave immediate access and unlimited downloads to over 200,000 books, courses, podcasts, and more with no restrictions. Forever DownloadsEverything you download during your trial is yours to keep and enjoy for free, even if you cancel during the trial. Cancel Anytime. No risk. No obligations. Significant SavingsFor just $24.99 per month, you can continue to have unlimited access to our entire library. To put that into perspective, most other services charge the same amount for just one book! Our Story Welcome to All You Can Books, the ultimate destination for book lovers.As avid readers, we understand the joy of immersing ourselves in a captivating story or getting lost in the pages of a good book. That's why we founded All You Can Books back in 2010, to create a platform where people can access an extensive library of quality content and discover new favorites. Since our founding days, we’ve continuously added to our vast library and currently have over 200,000 titles, including ebooks, audiobooks, language learning courses, podcasts, bestseller summaries, travel books, and more! Our goal at All You Can Books is to ensure we have something for everyone. Join our community of book lovers and explore the world of literature and beyond! |
