Goble.--The subject of this notice, the Rev. John Goble, was born in Washington county, Pa., April 4, 1817; and died March 11, 1888, at his residence near West Cairo, Ohio, in the seventy-first year of his age. Father Goble was educated at Miami University, Ohio, where he graduated with distinction and honor at an early age. He spent most of his life in teaching school in Alabama. He was ordained to the full work of the ministry in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church when about twenty six years old. He loved to study history and prophecy. He loved to tell the story of the cross, to talk of the wonderful love of God--how he loved mankind, how he died to save all. Those who knew Father Goble best loved him most. His most intimate friends were his most constant associates. Home testimonials are of more value than any that can be said by those who have been brought into contact with one only in public life. It is in the shadow of private life--in the home, in the neighborhood--where the true inner life of the individual is manifest. Brother Goble's life and character will stand this severe test. He was a genuine Christina man, ever manifesting the spirit of the Master. We believe that in the death of Brother Goble the Church has lost a devoted and earnest minister, mighty in word and doctrine. That the presbytery to which he belonged has lost a safe counsellor, one truly attached to the interests of the Church. The family has lost a kind father, the community a good citizen. We rejoice to know that he found his Master faithful unto death, and that he passed from this life in the full assurance of a better and purer life, where God's servants never grow old, and where disease and death can never come. To the children and grandchildren who are thus bereft, we tender our heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to their father's God.
               S. K. HOLTSINGER.

[Source: The Cumberland Presbyterian, May 17, 1888, page 8]

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