Bishop Osborne preached an eloquent sermon basing it on Psalm 139 and the Book of Revelations 2:3 about knowing and loving God. He went on in his sermon to talk about the first seven established churches and then to bring the sermon home and to end it by reminding people that the real purpose in a Christian life is "to live more and more like God" by being "One with God and God one with us."207

The Death of Canon Simpson.

Canon Simpson suffered through much of 1920 in ill health which eventually claimed his life near midnight on Monday, November 29th, 1920 the vigil of St. Andrews. Although he had been sick for some time it was generally felt that with adequate rest, his strength and health would return and that he might enjoy "years of repose and blessings"208 still ahead. For this reason his passing away was unexpected and spoken of as "sudden".

The Guardian spoke of Canon Simpson as being "esteemed and respected by everyone".209 A second article also spoke highly of him as a Christian gentleman. It said: "His was a beautiful life, a life of conscientious service, a life blessed with the fruits of service".210 Chief Justice Mathieson called him "a fearless champion of every good cause. He leaves a blessed memory of courage, sacrifice and charity.”11 Judge Warburton spoke of his death as "a great loss to the community as well as to his immediate family." He went on to characterize him as "a man very firm in his convictions, yet tolerant of the opinions of others."212 Mayor Riley said: "I am sure the people of this community feel that a true Christian gentleman has passed away, who during his long career as a clergyman in this city has at all times been foremost in every good work undertaken for the benefit of the people.

Charlottetown loses an honoured citizen and his church an eminent

207. The Island Patriot. Reprint of the Jubilee Sermon of Bishop Osborne, September 19th, 1919.

208. The Charlottetown Guardian. December lst, 1920‘

209. Ibid.

210. Ibid.

211. Ibid.

212. -Ibid.

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