The following article was written by Bro. Buford Smith, currently the preacher at the Shiloh Church of Christ near Dugger, IN It appeared in the February, 1970 Word & Work in tribute to the late Bro. Maurice Clymore, his predecessor at the Dugger Church of Christ. Bro. Clymore passed away on Feb. 1, 1970– Although these words were about Bro. Clymore, they could be about any preacher today, and most of the things written about all Christians.
Minister of the Church of Christ at Dugger.
- Always available, but never intruding.
- Always encouraged me in every way; yet never criticized my efforts.
- Resigned as minister at age seventy; yet preached just as emphatically until entering the hospital (every Sunday)
- Carried many burdens in his heart; yet always had a smile and word of encouragement for each one.
- Wanted always to glorify the name of Christ; yet never accepted glory for himself.
- Recognized the deteriorating of the church; yet prayed constantly for each one, not despairing.
- The community called on him often, disagreed some; yet loved him, respected him, counted on him.
- All here will miss him; yet we rejoice in his home-going!
- “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matt. 25:14-30); yea, eagerly we await our call!
- Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:19)
-Buford Smith, Dugger, IN, February 1970
