This moving memorial discourse on James Eells, delivered by Charles S. Pomeroy in 1886, pays tribute to the life and work of a beloved theologian and scholar. Drawing on personal anecdotes as well as theological analysis, Pomeroy paints a vivid portrait of Eells' character and contributions. A must-read for anyone interested in American religious history or the history of theology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.