Every good life leaves in the world a twofold ministry, that of the things it does directly to bless others, and that of the silent influence it exerts, through which others are made better, or are inspired to do like good things.
Influence is something, too, which even death does not end.

When earthly life closes, a good man's active work ceases.

He is missed in the places where his familiar presence has brought benedictions.

No more are his words heard by those who ofttimes have been cheered or comforted by them.

No more do his benefactions find their way to homes of need where so many times they have brought relief.